Period Five Writing 【单元主题表达】 【活学活用】 One possible version: Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua, a Senior 3 student. Knowing the city is looking for volunteers for hospitality work for the delegation from Muscatine High School during the summer holiday, I am writing to apply for the post advertised on the Internet. I’m convinced I have the right qualifications for it. For one thing, with fluent oral English, I have no difficulty in communicating with foreign visitors. For another, not only am I familiar with the history and traditions of our city, but also I have strong affection for them, which enables me to provide visitors with more professional service. All in all, I feel proud to promote and spread our fine culture. I would be grateful if you could take my application into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply. Best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua Period Five Writing Ⅰ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了印度研究员艾哈迈德对于椰壳泥这种原料潜力的认识及靠此创办公司取得成功的故事。 1.A 细节理解题。根据第二段“According to Dutch researchers, coco peat’s water-holding capacity, disease resistance, and renewable nature make it suitable for gardening and agricultural activities. Ahmed realized that coco peat could be a better alternative to peat moss and then started a company, Global Green Coir, in 2012.”以及第三段“He insisted on demonstrating the potential of the material.”可知,他了解这种材料的潜力后才开办的公司。故选A项。 2.B 推理判断题。根据第二段“When Ahmed entered the market there were only few companies using this material as coco peat was not popular among people, and even coco peat was mostly considered as wastes. ‘At first people and companies used to give us coco peat for free,’ he said.”以及第三段“He was met with doubts at the beginning.”可知,他的产品在早期并不受人们的欢迎。故选B项。 3.C 推理判断题。根据第一段 “After completing graduation in bio-technology from college, Ahmed worked as a researcher on agriculture in various places. He recalls that while studying about coco peat, he discovered that many countries used peat moss (泥炭苔) as an ingredient to keep soil rich.”可知,艾哈迈德从事农业研究工作时有所发现,说明他聪明;根据第三段“He was met with doubts at the beginning. He insisted on demonstrating the potential of the material. His efforts paid off and gained recognition slowly at home and abroad.”可知,即使受到怀疑,他也坚持下去,因此他是坚定的。故选C项。 4.A 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Ahmed realized that coco peat could be a better alternative to peat moss and then started a company, Global Green Coir, in 2012.”,第三段“His efforts paid off and gained recognition slowly at home and abroad. Ten percent of his business comes from India and the rest is from countries like the US, Europe, the Middle East, and more. Anyway, India is a huge market and most people are adapting to such products gradually.”和最后一段“Ahmed and his family made an initial investment of $5,000 to start the busi ... ...
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