A language corpus (语料库) is a huge collection of texts taken from print, video, audio and other sources. It is a powerful tool that can help you learn more about English words and phrases.
The Corpus of Contemporary American English, or COCA, contains over one billion words from 1990 to 2019. And it has many ways to help learners find out more about how words are used.
How to use COCA
First, you will need to register with COCA to use the collection. You can register for two kinds of accounts. A free account limits you to 20 searches for words within any 24- hour period. A paid account will give you 200 searches within any 24-hour period.
Here are the steps for using COCA to find examples of how a word is used. We will use the word profound to show this.
·On the home page. type the word profound in the white search box on the left side of the screen.
·Click “find matching strings” just below the search box. This will take you to a new web-page.
·On this new page. you will see the word profound in blue. Click on it.
·You will now see a page with 100 examples using the word profound, and the word profound is shown in green. The source of each example is shown on the left side.
·If you click on the source on the left, COCA will show you a larger part of the text containing the example.
·If you want to see more examples, click the two forward page arrows >>at the top or bottom left. This brings you to the next 100 examples. In this way, you might find more kinds of sources for the examples.
【小题1】What is COCA?| A．A textbook on American English changes. |
| B．A report about the development of English. |
| C．An Essential tool for beginners of English. |
| D．A database of Contemporary American English. |
| A．Only 200 searches available. | B．Less usage within 24 hours. |
| C．Only 20 examples per word. | D．Difficulty in applying for an account. |
| A．Reenter this word on the home page. | B．Click another page with 100 more examples. |
| C．Click on the left side of the relevant example. | D．Click page arrows at the top or bottom left. |
Lake Tahoe offers some amazing lodging (住宿) options that will fit what you’re looking for.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino
It offers convenient (方便的) location, comfortable rooms, and a lot of health clubs to make for an enjoyable vacation. The resort is just a few minutes’ walk from Tahoe’s main ski gondola, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a short walk. All of the resort’s rooms offer two bathrooms, desks, WiFi availability, coffeemakers, and TVs.
Marriott’s Timber Lodge
Located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, it is just miles from Heavenly Village where guests can enjoy shopping and local area restaurants. The Heavenly Gondola is right outside waiting to take guests for a day of skiing. The lodge features an activity center, restaurant, sauna, whirlpools, fitness center and heated outdoor pool. Guests rooms are villas (别墅) that include a kitchen, high speed internet, coffee maker, sofa and hairdryers in all bathrooms.
Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort — Ski Run Boulevard
It is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of South Lake Tahoe, California. The hotel is only minutes from a variety of dining options, and local attractions such as Tahoe Axe Throwing, Wyland Galleries, Van Sickle State Park, and Heavenly Gondola. The shores of Lake Tahoe are just steps away. Hotel facilities (设施) include a sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center.
Resort at Squaw Creek
In 1960 the Winter Olympics was held at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, CA. Since this time, Squaw Creek has become a family-friendly resort town. The resort at Squaw Creek is a AAA Four Diamond resort with activities for every age. Young children age 4-12 can take part in rock climbing, board games, snowball fights, or swimming.
【小题1】What can you do only at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino?| A．Having an enjoyable vacation. |
| B．Going skiing conveniently. |
| C．Having coffee without going out. |
| D．Playing Golf nearby. |
| A．At Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino. |
| B．At Marriott’s Timber Lodge. |
| C．At Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort -Ski Run Boulevard. |
| D．At Resort at Squaw Creek. |
| A．Because a Winter Olympics was once held at Squaw Creek. |
| B．Because it is a famous AAA Four Diamond resort. |
| C．Because travelers can play board games and go rock-climbing here. |
| D．Because there are various activities for people of all ages. |
Teacher, Foreign Language (High School)
DoDEA offers teaching opportunities in some of the most amazing and culturally rich places in the world. Come and work for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools !
Salary: US$ 39,775-US $ 80,930 Per School Year
Open Period: 10/3/2019 to 7/31/2020
Department: Department of Defense
Agency: Department of Defense Education Activity
Position Info: Flexible Schedules, Flexible Appointment Types
Who may apply: US Citizens； prior teaching experience is required
Food Inspector
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the US Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply for meat, poultry and egg products is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged.
Salary: US $ 31,628-US $ 50,932 Per Year
Open Period: 7/18/2019 to 7/17/2020
Department: Department of Agriculture
Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Position Info: Full-time, Permanent
Who may apply: US Citizens； graduates in Food Quality and Safety are preferred
Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian(兽医)
This is an excellent opportunity to seek a greater leadership role and responsibility in public health. If you are a new, mid-career, or experienced professional interested in a Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) career, this job is for you!
Salary: US$ 57,928-90,344 Per Year
Open Period: 9/30/2019 to 9/30/2020
Department: Department of Agriculture
Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Position Info: Full-time, Permanent
Who may apply: US Citizens and Nationals； no prior Federal experience is required
Veterinary Medical Officer-Veterinarian
The National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps (NAHERC) assists in the federal response to domestic (国内)and international animal disease outbreaks, threats, or natural disasters.
Salary: US $ 27. 78-US $ 36. 12 Per Hour
Open Period: 5/9/2019 to 5/1/2020
Department: Department of Agriculture
Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Position Info: Full-time, Permanent
Who may apply: US Citizens and Nationals； no prior Federal experience is required
【小题1】If you apply to be a teacher in DoDEA, you .| A．should have a good command of foreign cultures |
| B．will be able to arrange work time flexibly |
| C．should work for the Department of Agriculture |
| D．can send in your application from July 2019 to July 2020 |
| A．Roger, who expects to get paid US $ 60,000 a year. |
| B．Mary, who is a US national and wants a part-time job. |
| C．Adam, who intends to resign to look for a new job in August 2020. |
| D．Lucy, who is an American and majored in Food Quality and Safety. |
| A．As a Food Inspector, you just need to ensure your food is safe. |
| B．Department of Agriculture recruits professionals passionate for a PHV career. |
| C．DoDEA welcomes US citizens and nationals with no prior teaching experience. |
| D．NAHERC independently researches domestic animal disease outbreaks, threats, or natural disasters. |
Whether you’re searching for a present for a tech-interested friend or your grandma, there are cool tech gifts out there for everyone.
Roku Streaming Stick
Roku Streaming Stick is portable, which lets you stream TV, sports, music, movies, and other content in smooth high-definition (分辨率). It’s small enough to stick behind the TV or take with you while traveling. Just plug it in, connect to the Internet, and start enjoying.
Top features:
Free Roku mobile app lets you listen to whatever you’re watching on TV through head-phones connected to your phone.
Rocketbook Core
Rocketbook notebooks are like pen-and-paper netbooks, but without the pen and paper. These digital notebooks are very reusable. It comes in a choice of different sizes.
Top features:
Includes 1 Pilot FriXion pen and 1 fiber towel for erasing;
Notes can be saved and sent in PDF and other forms.
Jackery Bolt Portable Charger
This portable charger has built-in cords for multible iOS and Android devices, as well as an additional USB port for other devices. It’s tiny, making it perfect for travel.
Top features:
Enable devices and the battery pack itself to be charged at the same time;
Amazon Kindle Oasis
The Kindle Oasis has all the same features as older versions, such as built-in Wi-Fi and access to millions of books, newspaper and audiobooks. It also has many new features, such as the latest electronic-ink technology for fast page turns. Besides, the new version is not affected by water.
Top features:
Adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to other many colors.
【小题1】What can we know about Roku Streaming Stick?| A．It can replace TV. | B．It can store electricity. |
| C．It’s small and cheap. | D．It’s easy to carry. |
| A．Roku Streaming Stick. | B．Rocketbook Core. |
| C．Amazon Kindle Oasis. | D．Jackery Bolt Portable Charger. |
| A．Built-in Wi-Fi. | B．Access to audiobooks. |
| C．Automatic page turns. | D．Being waterproof. |
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