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1、阅读下面材料, 从方框中所给的 A~E五个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项), 并回答问题。
How many times have we told ourselves"I'm going to study from now on." or"I'm going to do more English exercises to improve myself next week."? And soon, all our decisions are gone.
Being lazy is the most common thing in the world. It has become the biggest enemy(敌人) in front of us and"giving up" usually happens to us. The following ways are very useful.
First, set a goal(目标) that you can get to. That's because you are used to the way that things are going, and even if you want to change, it's difficult. So don't try to conquer(征服) laziness in the beginning, just conquer some small things which you can achieve. As the saying goes, "Well begun is half done."
Second, take action at once and then you will make progress little by little. Please remember""
Third, be responsible(有责任心的). To beat laziness, we need a bit of pressure. Pressure can encourage people, especially when it's good.
At last, be confident (自信的) and keep doing it no matter what happens. You' ll meet difficulties and fall down. Just get up and keep going. You' ll make mistakes and get disappointed(失望的). It doesn't matter.
In fact, being lazy is not terrible. Follow the advice above, keep your own promises and get started right now.
A. Don't be afraid of laziness.
B. Remember, laziness is strong.
C. So how could we beat laziness?
D. Actions speak louder than words.
E. Learn from your mistakes and keep going.
What will you do to beat laziness?(答案不少于5个单词)
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2、 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
Have you noticed that people speak differently to babies compared to adults? Caregivers, especially mothers, change their speech when talking to young children. How? Their speech includes higher pitch (音高) and a wider pitch range (范围). They use shorter sentences and repeat words more often. You can think of it as baby talk. Researchers have recently discovered that dolphins also use baby talk with their babies.
The research team recorded sounds of 19 mother dolphins living in the Sarasota Bay area. The sounds of the same female dolphins were compared when they were with and without their babies. Chart 1 shows the sound of a female dolphin without her baby. The researchers found that when dolphins were with their babies, dolphin mothers had a wider range of frequencies (频率) of the sound-the maximum (最高 ) frequencies were higher and the lowest frequencies were lower.
The findings mirror the way that humans change the speech when speaking to babies. Dolphin baby talk may have a similar purpose to human"baby talk" it may help babies learn how to phonate. We humans don't only use baby talk with little babies, but with the children who are still learning to speak. As a result, our children are able to talk. That's exactly what happens to dolphins. The changes in speech don't just happen when dolphin mothers stay with very young babies, but also between mothers and babies that are closer to"toddler (学步的幼儿)" age. Another possible reason for using specific pitch is to catch the children's attention. It's really important for a young dolphin to know"Oh, Mom is talking to me now."
The research about baby talk in dolphins reminds us how important it is in humans. Whenever we speak with a young child, how we say things could be as important as what we say.
(1)、What's one of the features of baby talk according to the first paragraph?A、Lower pitch. B、Longer sentences. C、A smaller pitch range. D、More sanze words.(2)、Which chart shows the sound that dolphin mothers make when they' re with babies?A、 B、 C、 D、(3)、What does the underlined word"phonate" mean in Paragraph 3?A、Produce the sound. B、Understand baby talk. C、Change the speech. D、Catch people's attention.(4)、Why does the writer write this passage?A、To help people understand the sounds made by dolphins. B、To ask people to build a good relationship with dolphins. C、To remind people to communicate with children more often. D、To let people be careful with the way of talking with children. -
3、 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
Chip was in first grade when I arrived at his school as a counselor(辅导员). It was shocking to me that he was described as an angry, uncontrollable and evil(惹人厌的) boy. How could sucha little boy, after being in school only one year, be considered"evil"? Over the next several months, I came to know Chip well enough to see that he was neither evil nor uncontrollable.
But, one day, Chip threw a chair at his teacher and was sent to my office. I asked him what made him do this. He replied that his teacher hated him. He felt there was no way to ever get her to like him. I asked him if he would tell his teacher this. He nodded, and we called her into my office.
When the teacher came, ____ . He then said that he knew he was a very, very bad boy, and he didn't think anyone could ever like him. His teacher listened to him with heartfelt compassion. Then she gave him a big warm hug, telling him she didn't hate him at all and, actually, she cared very much about him. Only sometimes Chip's behavior really scared her. It was clear to both Chip and me that she really meant it.
I put my left arm on his shoulders and the right hand on his heart. I told him how wonderful and lovely I saw him to be. I praised how special and brave he was to express his hurt feelings.
As I was speaking to him, his whole body came to rest on my right hand next to his heart. It was a moment in time unlike anything I had experienced before. From then on, I'm pleased to see his behavior improved through the rest of school years.
A child's mind is clear and sensitive(敏感的). He receives whatever others say without protection. It is as easy to consider someone hopeless as it is to consider him able in his own special way.
(1)、The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell us ____ .A、Chip was very popular at school B、the teacher didn't care about Chip at all C、Chip had no way to get others to like him D、the writer thought differently about Chip(2)、Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in the passage?A、She couldn't control her feelings B、I advised her to be more patient C、Chip became angry and crazy again D、I encouraged Chip to express his feelings(3)、The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 shows that Chip ____ .A、accepted the writer B、wanted a rest C、was quite afraid D、felt a little nervous(4)、What can we learn from the passage?A、No pains, no gains. B、Love me, love my dog. C、Expect higher, act better. D、Where there is a will, there is a way. -
4、 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
"The best mianshi lies in China and the best Chinese mianshi lies in Shanxi." Can you imagine that in North China's Shanxi Province, there are over 280 kinds of mianshi, or cooked wheaten(小麦的) food?
Shanxi people's love for mianshi is closely connected to the local natural conditions. The dry weather on mountains and plateaus(高原) makes it a good place for growing wheat. Therefore, as time passing by, Shanxi people not only developed an eating habit for mianshi, but also invented different ways of cooking wheaten food.
Among the many Shanxi mianshi, the sliced(削的) noodle is the most famous one. It is a noodle made with a special knife. When making it, the cook needs to hold the dough(生面团) with one hand, while fast slicing the noodles into the soup pot with the other hand. The length and thickness of each sliced noodle are required to be the same. Experienced cooks can even turn the way of slicing noodle into an excellent show. They can slice 200 noodles in one minute, and make sure each noodle falls exactly into the soup pot 1.5 meters away.
In Chinese food culture, people like to give special meanings to the food. For example, they would have a bowl of Changshoumian on their birthdays, carrying good wishes for health and long life. In many places, the tradition is to serve jiaozi to a person leaving home, and noodles to a person returning home, as both foods have their own important meanings.
Well, seeing all these Chinese mianshi, do you feel enjoyable? Would you like to have a try?
(1)、How does the writer start the article?A、By telling a story. B、By comparing facts. C、By using a saying. D、By giving examples.(2)、What makes Shanxi people love mianshi?A、The simple ways of cooking mianshi. B、The sour and hot taste of noodles. C、The changes of people's eating habits. D、The good wheat growing environment.(3)、What can we learn about the sliced noodle from Paragraph 3?A、It is sliced into different shapes with a knife. B、It is one of the most famous mianshi in Shanxi. C、It's a kind of traditional food with a long history. D、People like the show better than the noodle itself.(4)、What's the main idea of the passage?A、People's love for mianshi in differênt areas. B、Mianshi in North China's Shanxi Province. C、Different ways of making noodles across China. D、The importance of mianshi in Chinese food culture. -
5、阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
Phryge: The Mascot for 2024 Paris Olympics The mascot (吉祥物) for the 2024 Paris Olympics is a lively character named "Phryge". Shaped like a triangle, it is red, blue and white, mirroring the colors of the French flag. The design draws inspiration from the common Phrygian cap in France, known as the"cap of freedom". The playful appearance of the mascot caught much attention from people around the world during the Paris Olympics in July and August this year.
The design of the 2024 Paris Olympics medal is inspired by the famous French landmark"the Eiffel Tower" Each me da l is made of the iron pieces from the tower. The pieces in its center are in the shape of a hexagon(六边形). On the back side of the medal is a small picture of the Eiffel Tower and the ancient Greek god dess of victory named Nike. Athletes must be very proud and happy when holding these medals.
(1)、Which of the following is right?A、The mascot"Phryge" has similar colors to the French flag. B、The mascot"Phryge" is in the shape of a hexagon. C、The mascot"Phryge" looks very shy and serious. D、The mascot"Phryge" looks like any common cap.(2)、Which could be the best heading for the second piece of news ?A、Hexagonal Iron from Eiffel Tower B、Greek Goddess of Victory C、Olympic Medal Meets Eiffel Tower D、Eiffel Tower Welcomes Athletes(3)、According to the passage, what can we know about the 2024 Paris Olympics?A、Its mascot is named NIKE. B、It caught much attention from people. C、It made athletes proud and happy. D、its medal is inspired by the Eiffel Tower. -
6、目前校学生会正在进行"我的2024关键词"英语征文比赛, 请你根据下列要求写一篇文章参赛。
1. 文章中至少包含2个"关键词";
2. 每个"关键词"需用1-2个具体例子解释;
3. 简要总结你2024年的得失并简述你对将来的期待。
◆ 文中切勿出现你的真实姓名、班级等个人信息;
◆ 词数不少于120词(标题已给出, 不计入字数)。
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7、阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
ChatGPT is now commonly used in different fields. Recently, however, many users have noticed that ChatGPT makes silly mistakes, result from the following flaws: ChatGPT only predicts the next thing it could say without any causal model of how the world(actual) works. It has complicated syntax (计算) with no semantic(语义的) connection with reality, making it incapable of explaining why things happen. Unlike responsible human communicators, ChatGPT has no accuracy( 准 确 性 ) goals and can easily(trick) into producing vast amounts of misinformation.
ChatGPT is also lacking in ethical principles ( 道 德 原 则 ) about telling the (true), avoiding harm to people, and treating people equally. ChatGPT does not disclose (透露) its sources. (evaluate) information requires examining the reliability and motives of its sources, but ChatGPT only gives statements. Shockingly, it sometimes makes up references.
ChatGPT and other large language models are useful tools with many applications, but (they) problems provide valuable insights into the limits of current AI. Intelligence requires explanation based on causal understanding of the world and not just prediction. Human intelligence is not just predictive processing because it is also better pattern recognition, explanation, evaluation, selective memory, and communication. ChatGPT has the potential (increase) the amount of real information available to people, but it is also a powerful tool for generating and circulating(传播) misinformation. Intelligent communication depends on values and ethical principles about accuracy benefiting people rather than harming them.
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8、从下列方框中选择正确的词组,并使用其正确的形式完成句子,每一个词组用一次。其中有两项是多余选项。
take place stick up for make a fool of a swarm of
be fed up with thanks to consist of the other way round
throw in to one's amazement in recognition of be determined to
(1)、 his groundbreaking contributions to literature,Jörg Fischer was awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative plays and prose that give voice to the unspeakable.(2)、As the hikers approached the riverbank, they were greeted by butterflies dancing in the warm sunlight, adding an enchanting touch to the landscape.(3)、In formative(形成性) evaluation, a student's grade several factors, such as homework, projects and test scores. Therefore, the student will focus on his or her overall development instead of exams alone.(4)、 , organisers of a popular camel beauty contest in Saudi Arabia found more than 40 camels had got Botox injections(肉毒杆菌注射) and other forms of"cosmetic surgery"(整容手术) by their owners in order to win the considerable prize money.(5)、David Beckham achieved remarkable success in his football career, leaving an incredible mark on the sport, his great dedication, excellent skills, and charismatic (有魅力的) presence on and off the field.(6)、Everyone thought this year would be a mild winter, but the reality is completely —it's the coldest winter in 50 years in the city with the lowest temperature of minus 8℃.(7)、If you the unchangeable routines of daily life and lack inspiration for your work, it's time to have a vacation in our extraordinary theme park, which provides you with innovative game designs and human-oriented service to help you recharge your batteries.(8)、As an increasing number of people women's rights, the spotlight has been directed to the crucial issue of gender inequality (性别不平等).(9)、Many positive changes in energy consumption are expected in the near future as a promising outcome of COP 28, which was held on December 13 in Dubai and served as a critical platform for discussing and implementing(实施) collective efforts to combat climate change.(10)、Having experienced the heartbreaking reality of the cat trafficking (非法交易) industry, Han Jiali work for stronger laws and regulations to protect animals from illegal slaughter(屠杀) and trade. -
9、 Engaging in i sports and group activities can be both beneficial for your growth, with one enhancing your personal skills and self-discipline and the other fostering your social skills and a sense of teamwork respectively.
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10、 After being rejected(拒绝) by several companies, Lucy finally r an interview invitation from a large corporation, which ignited (点燃) her hope to persist in pursing her dream.
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11、 In order to do quality livestreaming, you not only need all kinds of e , such as cameras and microphones, you also need a soundproof studio to stop noises from affecting the host's voice.
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12、 Do not feel e of what others have, as it is the result of their own efforts. Cherish what you have in hand and strive for what you want with determination.
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13、 In Silicon Valley, the m of the engineering and technical staff are of Asian or Asian-American descent(出身), which highlights the creativity within the Asian community.
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14、 You don't have to doubt the safety of the heater. It will a power down in 3 minutes when you forget to switch it off.
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15、 In the past several weeks respiratory (呼吸道) illnesses have s rapidly like wildfire across the country due to the relatively high temperatures and people's weakened immune systems after the pandemic.
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16、 Easy access to material, abundant(大量的) high-tech human resource, and c transportation are the main factors to set up a factory in this city.
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17、 Global warming is threatening the s of wildlife, with many species facing the danger of extinction.
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18、 Standard p is the beginning of oral English, so to ensure your words are correctly and clearly read is very important for effective communication.
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19、仔细阅读下文,用完整的句子回答问题。回答请勿超出限定字数。
In modern cities, it is now time as much as space that separates urban functions, as people's lives are lived not only to different timetables, but also at wildly different rates. The mass timetable of the industrial city, with 9-5 offices hours and silent Sundays, has gone. In its place is flexible-time, part-time working, Sunday shopping and the 24-hour city.
European cities are responding to these changes perhaps faster than British cities. In at least half a dozen cities in Italy, for example, you will find the Uffici Tempil— the Offices of Time. What they do is try to reorganise time more flexibly in the city, in order to meet new needs. This is particularly relevant for Italian women, an increasing number of whom have to balance two timetables: work and home. Usually located in the Mayor's office, the Uffici Tempil bring together transport providers, shop-owners, employers, trade unions, the police and other services to see how their efforts might be better harmonised(使…和谐). The main aim in all this is to increase efficiency and productivity of the city. This can mean delaying the starting times in schools, offices and factories to avoid rush hours, or having shops opening later in the day but closing later too. One further benefit is that there can be more police about in the evening, patrolling(巡逻) the streets when people most need them.
In a number of German cities, people have been debating whether the timetable of the future city should be 6x6 or 4x9 — working hours, that is. Apparently male workers favour a four-day week, while women workers, on the other hand, favour six shorter working days. This would give employees more time in the afternoon to be with children or to get the shopping.
The need for public services to adapt to (适应) our changing lifestyles has been quite difficult for some of the staff involved. After all who likes working evenings or Sundays?
Nevertheless, many city centres are now open for shopping seven days a week, and a number of them now promote themselves as‘24-hour cities', where those with money can drink, eat, dance and even shop the whole night.
Time is flexible, but buildings aren't. The mismatch between the structure of the city and its uses, over time, is a serious architectural and planning problem. Adaptability has become the key skill. We are slowly abandoning the terms of dormitory suburbs and industrial districts, in favour of mixed-use areas, out-of-town retailing (零售) and working from home. There is no doubt that planning theory is being challenged by the changing nature of time in the modern.
(1)、What are the Uffici Tempil in Italy? Find an example of their work from the text.(No more than 25 words)(2)、What is the purpose of the Uffici Tempil? (No more than 15 words)(3)、Why do women prefer six shorter working days? (No more than 20 words)(4)、How do many city centres change to the modern lifestyle? (No more than 20 words)(5)、What should be taken into consideration in the planning for future cities according to the text? (No more than 25 words) -
20、 仔细阅读以下短文, 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The concept of dynamic pricing is simple— and easy for businesses to implement. Whether it's a Friday-evening fight, a hotel during the holidays, or a taxi ride in a storm, we have all been burned by higher-than-normal prices due to excess demand. Raising costs when businesses are busiest is the norm(常态) across the travel industry. Perhaps the most well-known example of this is within ride-share companies, which have used surge pricing(峰时定价) for years to charge riders when demand for cars increases rapidly compared to the number of drivers available.
Outside travel, online stores are increasingly using this dynamic pricing, too, says Vomberg. "On Amazon.com alone, millions of price changes occur within a day, corresponding to (对应于) a price change of about every ten minutes for each product." While consumers might not always pick up on these little changes in price, Vomberg says time-based dynamic pricing will likely become a competitive standard at least in online markets. "AI-enabled tools can suggest the best prices via machine learning algorithms(算法). They can also track and learn competitor and customer responses to price changes," he says.
Now, surge pricing is happening in stores including bars and supermarkets as well. "Physical businesses are adopting electronic shelf labels that enable real time price adjustment depending on the time of day, stock levels and whether items are approaching their sell-by date," says Sarwar Khawaja, chairman of the Oxford Education Group. He says this technology is likely to cause prices in bars that use these signs to increase during the rushes of dinner, weekends or holidays, or for supermarkets to adjust prices throughout the day or week, depending on the number of shoppers.
The current economic climate is also driving the need for these pricing technologies. While creating competitive prices is always key to healthy profit margins(利润率), Khawaia says dynamic pricing enables businesses to optimize (使优化) their pricing depending on the financial situations of their customer base. "Businesses can offer discounts during downturns while increasing prices in better off areas," he says.
The changes, however, may not sit well with consumers. "Dynamic and surge pricing will likely expand to more industries and more companies in the long term, but just because a product may be popular does not mean that customers are willing to turn a blind eye to being charged more," says Khawaja. He adds surge pricing can cause customers to lose faith in a company if they believe they are being overcharged. "Perhaps dynamic pricing of a drink in your favourite pub might be a step too far for loyal customers."
(1)、Which of the following best explains"dynamic pricing" in paragraph 1?A、A system of deciding what the prices should be. B、A means for companies to find target customers. C、A method that helps promote sharing economy. D、A strategy of offering discounts to attract clients.(2)、What can be inferred from Arnd Vomberg's comments about online stores?A、They offer the most competitive prices. B、They confuse customers by changing prices. C、They rely too much on machine learning algorithms. D、They benefit from changing prices in real time.(3)、Which of the following is NOT an example of dynamic pricing mentioned in the text?A、On holidays a drink in the bar sells more than on weekdays. B、Product prices in supermarkets are higher than those online. C、Ride-share companies charge passengers more during rush hours. D、When a product is near the sell-by date, the price might be changed.(4)、According to the passage, why do physical businesses adopt dynamic pricing?A、To match supply(供应) and demand during peak hours. B、To lift customer experience and encourage loyalty. C、To maintain consistent(一致的) pricing across all products. D、To compete with online stores and businesses.(5)、Which of the following best predicts how customers may react to the expansion of dynamic pricing?A、Turn to whatever offers the lowest prices. B、Protest against it for being too annoying. C、Refuse to give in and are likely to resist. D、Take it for granted and accept it altogether.