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1、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Twenty years ago, when Andrew Westbrook was in college, he had a hard time staying focused in class. He certainly had the ability to focus — when he got lost in a good book, for example, thinking felt effortless. But when it came to some other tasks, thinking felt like pulling teeth.
Westbrook managed to graduate in the end. Now he is a neuroscientist(神经学家). His research is shaking up old ideas about why we struggle with certain tasks.
For years, scientists thought that mentally tiring tasks like writing and solving math problems required more energy than easier ones like looking out the window. As a result, these harder tasks would make us run out of fuel — and lose focus — more quickly.
But the brain is a complex machine. It's always doing heavy lifting. Even when you're just looking around a room, your brain is dealing with lots of information (from your eyes) and using lots of energy. But we don't think of such tasks as hard work, do we?
According to Westbrook's studies, we often think certain tasks are harder than they really are. "When you are thinking about doing a difficult task, it often feels much worse than when you are actually doing it, " Westbrook says. But this early "mental hurdle (障碍)"can lead us to put off the task or even avoid it altogether. "If we can get over this hurdle, thinking will become easier, "he adds.
Westbrook's team has found ways to help us do just that. For one, he suggests focusing on the benefits of completing the task rather than the effort it takes. We can also try to get into a mental state called" flow (心流). " When people are in this state, they seem not to care how hard the task is. One key to entering to"flow" is to reduce uncertainty. Before writing a book report, for example, you can set yourself a time limit. How much can you get done in 15 minutes?
Finally, it can help to make these mentally tiring tasks a habit. Try doing them at the same time and place every day of week. After a few weeks, focusing on these tasks won't just feel easier- it will be easier.
(1)、When Andrew Westbrook was in college, he found it hard to ____A、focus on certain tasks B、find interesting books C、understand his classes D、stay focused on any activity(2)、According to Westbrook's studies, which of the following is TRUE?A、All tasks required the same amount of mental effort. B、Harder tasks would make us lose focus more quickly. C、Looking around the room could be as tiring as writing tasks. D、We put off some certain tasks because it is too difficult to finish.(3)、According to the passage, who might it easier to enter "flow"?A、Jim, 40, a creative art designer always works in a quiet environment. B、Susan, 30, a manager in a big company usually set a time limit or a clear goal. C、Lucy, 35, a housewife often tries to get everything done in 15 minutes. D、David, 15, a middle- school student seldom put off hard tasks until the last minute.(4)、Which of the following best shows the structure of passage?A、①②/③④/⑤⑥/⑦ B、①/②③④/⑤⑥/⑦ C、①②/③④⑤/⑥⑦/ D、①/②③④/⑤/⑥⑦ -
2、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home.
"For the rent. "Mama would count out the big silver pieces.
"For the groceries. "Another group of coins.
"I'll need a notebook. " That would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or me.
Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with anxious interest. At last, Papa would ask, "Is that all?" And when Mama nodded, we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, "Good. We do not have to go to the Bank. "We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, 10 secure feeling.
When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to go on to high school. "It will cost a little money, "he said.
Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it carefully in front of Mama. This was the "Little Bank". It was used for sudden emergencies, such15 as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.
Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not enough. "We do not want to go to the Bank, " she reminded. We all shook our heads.
"I will work in Dillon's grocery after school, "Nels volunteered.
Mama gave him a bright smile and wrote down a number. "That's not enough, "Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at it for a long time. "I will give up smoking, " he said suddenly.
Mama reached across the table and touched Papa's arm. Then she wrote down another figure.
"I will look after the Elvington children every Friday night, " I said. "Christine can help me. "
Now there was enough money. We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama's Bank Account.
So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christine's dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar's operation. . . . Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.
That was twenty years ago. Last year I sold my first story. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama's and put it in her lap. "For you, " I said, " to put in your Bank Account. " Mama looked at me. "____. " And when I didn't-couldn't- answer, Mama said seriously, "It is not good for little ones to be afraid-to not feel secure. "
(1)、How many times has the passage mentioned " Mama's bank account"?A、Once B、two times C、three times D、four times(2)、Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?A、The family counted out money every Sunday night. B、Papa gave up smoking to support Nels for High School. C、Nels volunteered to look after children every Friday night. D、Mama actually did not have the Little Bank.(3)、Which sentence can be put into "____" in the last sentence?A、I've never been inside a bank. B、That's great,I'll put it in my Bank Account. C、You'd better save it for a rainy day. D、That won't be necessary to put it in my Bank Account.(4)、How did the writer's feeling change about Mama' bank account?A、Proud- safe- surprised. B、nervous- good- uncertain C、Interested- proud- good D、afraid - uncertain- proud -
3、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
①Locals Care for Natural World
Grasslands and lakes in Sanjiangyuan have taken on a new look and many wild animals have come back. On January 24,2003,China set up Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve to protect the area and the wildlife. Local people joined in the project,picking up waste and protecting the animals.
②China Successfully Grows Rice in Space
How to grow food in space if humans live there one day?For nearly 40 years,China has developed over 260 new types of seeds (种子) in space. Recently growing rice at Tiangong Space Station makes a big step forward. It can also solve food problems on Earth.
③Doctors Sent to West Africa
Doctors are flying to an island off the coast of West Africa after a new flu broke out. They will test different medicines to find a way to deal with it. To get things better,they will also offer medical care and help train local nurses there.
④Scientists Fight against Plastic Pollution
A natural material,fungi (真菌),used to break down a type of plastic called polypropylene turned out to be useful. Scientists at the University of Sydney found that after 90 days,between 25% and 27% of polypropylene broke down and after 140 days,polypropylene became completely safe.
(1)、Which passages are about environmental protection?A、①② B、②③ C、①④ D、③④(2)、What can we learn from the passage?A、Locals in Sanjiangyuan picked up waste and protected the animals for a living. B、It is likely that China began to grow rice in space about 40 years ago. C、Doctors have known how to deal with the new flu in West Africa. D、Scientists discovered fungi could break down polypropylene.(3)、What's the theme shared by all the passages?A、Problems and Efforts. B、Duties and Success. C、Challenges and Chances. D、Difficulties and Advantages. -
4、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、In which season will the festival be held?A、Spring. B、Summer. C、Autumn.(2)、What's the subject of the photo show?A、Big Feet. B、My Flying Heart. C、My People and My Country.(3)、What's the best part of the festival?A、Enjoying photo shows. B、Tasting delicious food. C、Playing famous songs.(4)、Why should people park outside the town centre?A、To avoid traffic jams. B、To save some money. C、To pick up more people.(5)、Who is the speaker?A、A tour guide. B、An art teacher. C、A radio presenter.
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5、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where was Susan when Robert called her last night?A、In her bedroom. B、In a cinema. C、At a restaurant.(2)、What will Susan do this Saturday?A、Meet her uncle. B、Do her homework. C、Do the housework.(3)、How many people will go to the mountains together?A、Five. B、Four. C、Three.
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6、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the red lantern made of?A、Cloth. B、Silk. C、Paper.(2)、How much are two red lanterns?A、Twenty yuan. B、Ten yuan. C、Fifteen yuan.
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7、 What's the matter with Anna?A、She has a fever. B、She has a toothache. C、She has a headache.
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8、 What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Teacher and students. C、Husband and wife.
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9、 What will Lucy do after school today?A、Finish homework. B、Plays basketball. C、Plays table tennis.
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10、 What time will the movie begin?A、7:45 B、8:00. C、8:15.
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11、 How did the girl get to school this morning?A、By bus. B、On foot. C、By car.
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12、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。
What kind of life do we want to have? How should we face problems? Maybe we can find the answers from the movie The Boy and the Heron, which came out on the (three) of April.
The movie is about a boy named Makoto who (want) to know what life is really like. Makoto moves to a new place with his dad after his mom dies. There, he meets a talking heron (苍鹭). The heron takes him to a (wonder) place where he has many adventures. Makoto meets many difficulties, he doesn't give up. He tries his best to deal them. This helps him understand what courage and duty are. It also helps him learn about himself. (final), he finds what his life is like and what he really wants.
The story of the movie (write) by Havao Miyazaki several years ago. He made movie for his grandson to tell him something: Although the real world can be difficult it's full of honesty and (kind).
All in all, this movie is great for everyone. It makes us think and it also makes us ask __ (we) how we can value the people and things around us. It also brings us joy and helps us understand life better.
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13、B. 根据短文内容和所给中文或首字母提示,用单词的正确形式完成以下短文。
Have you heard of the horse-face skirt? This is a kind of traditional Chinese clothes, which has folds (褶皱) on both s, left and right.
Many hanfu lovers began (传播) the knowledge of the skirt in 2022. This helped more people learn about the traditional Chinese clothes. "For us, wearing the skirt is not just for fashion," said Mao, one of the hanfu lovers. "It also shows the (力量) of Chinese culture."
The skirt has got more attention (自从) lots of young people wore the skirts in their daily life. (最近), many famous Chinese people even have worn it to international events.
People in other countries like this skirt, too. (在……当中) the Chinese foreign trade companies, Chinese clothing companies play a very important role. They have got a lot of orders from (在国外). A report showed that foreign users from more than (九十) countries and regions shared the information about the skirt! The horse-face skirt has become one of (受欢迎的) traditional Chinese clothes.
Besides the skirt, "new Chinese-style clothes" is also a hot topic. These clothes add traditional Chinese elements (元素) to modern designs. They w the hearts of many people around the world. All of these show that we are becoming more and more confident in our own culture!
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14、用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空,每词限用一次。
quick treasure nothing August consider
Chinese culture
⑴ can show our cultural creativity better than Chinese painting.
⑵There are many cultural in China including Beijing Opera.
⑶Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth of on the Chinese lunar calendar.
⑷People always Traditional Chinese Medicine as one of the oldest forms of medical treatment.
⑸The Chinese artists can change their coloured masks when performing face-changing.
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15、阅读下面短文,掌握大意,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"Hey! Ms. Woodall!" I was at the backyard of my house when I heard a voice call out my name. I turned around and saw William, one of my 1 , who loved plants and always smiled.
It was true. William was a joy in my class. When other students were having trouble understanding the lessons, he always cheered them up and brought them 2 moments. However, because of his poor grades, I couldn't help 3 . I kept wondering if William could pass the exams because he didn't make any progress in study.
Things didn't change 4 we started to study the life cycle of plants. As a class project, each child planted a sunflower. I did this every year with different results in different parts. At first, it was 5 for many of the students to plant the sunflowers. 6 , most kids had little patience for the growing part. They lost interest and forgot to 7 the sunflowers except William. I'd never seen him show such great 8 in class.
Every afternoon, William made sure all the sunflowers were watered. 9 even offered to care for them well during the summer holiday. To help the little sunflowers get plenty of sunlight, we 10 moved them to the perfect place behind the library with William. All of us hoped the twenty sunflowers could 11 the best.
About a month into the summer vacation, I happened to drive by the school. There, behind the library, stood William's sunflowers. I counted all 12 of them. They must have been at least 12 feet tall with faces to the sun.
Looking at the sunflowers, I realised we teachers should 13 what was planted in our children and tried our best to nurture (培育) it. This was also 14 I chose to be a teacher, I thought. At that moment, I knew I didn't have to worry about William. And I believed that one day he would bloom and shine 15 his sunflowers.
(1)A 、 friends B 、 students C 、 teachers D 、 classmates(2)A 、 simple B 、 free C 、 quiet D 、 bright(3)A 、 worrying B 、 accepting C 、 crying D 、 laughing(4)A 、 though B 、 unless C 、 until D 、 because(5)A 、 boring B 、 tiring C 、 exciting D 、 moving(6)A 、 Besides B 、 However C 、 Luckily D 、 Suddenly(7)A 、 talk about B 、 pick up C 、 think of D 、 look after(8)A 、 wish B 、 interest C 、 regret D 、 courage(9)A 、 He B 、 I C 、 She D 、 They(10)A 、 secretly B 、 proudly C 、 politely D 、 carefully(11)A 、 grow B 、 feel C 、 turn D 、 smell(12)A 、 two B 、 four C 、 twelve D 、 twenty(13)A 、 create B 、 trust C 、 change D 、 teach(14)A 、 why B 、 when C 、 how D 、 where(15)A 、 as B 、 for C 、 like D 、 with -
16、阅读下面材料,然后从下面方框中所给的A、B、C、D、E五个选项中选出符合上下文的句子。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A fever—defined as an increase in body temperature over 37.3℃—is a common sign of illness. Whatever the cause is, here are some things you should remember if you develop a fever. .
Don't drink certain drinks. Alcohol, soda and caffeinated (含咖啡因的) drinks should be avoided when you have a fever. They can cause your body to lose water when it really needs a lot.
. If you feel too warm, this can influence the body's ability to regulate (调节) its temperature and make your fever worse.
You shouldn't double your medicines. Although fever-reducing medicines are very useful for treating fever, taking more than what doctors suggest can lead to serious harm to your health and even death. .
Don't stay hungry. The old saying "Those with a cold should eat, while those with a fever should eat nothing" is wrong and dangerous. Fever speeds up your metabolism (新陈代谢). . Hunger also reduces the body's ability to fight off disease.
Don't forget to drink water. A fever will increase the number of breaths, causing water loss. The body also sweats more as it regulates its temperature. In addition, people usually drink less water when they have a fever. That will finally cause the body to lose water faster.
A. You should see a doctor.
B. You'd better not dress too warmly.
C. They can help you look after yourself.
D. So you need to get more energy from food.
E. For children, the amount (量) should be even smaller.
What can you do to keep healthy? (15个词左右)
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17、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
①Wool is a great natural material that has been used by humans. It comes from the soft coat of sheep. Humans have been wearing wool for over 12,000 years. Today, more than 1.3 billion sheep around the world are used each year for woollen products, like sweaters and scarves.
②Why do so many people like woollen products? One of the great things about wool is that it is a fantastic insulator. This means it keeps us warm when it's cold outside. It also has tiny air pockets that trap (锁住) heat, making it perfect for those cold days.
③Another advantage of wool is that it is breathable. It allows air to pass through, keeping us cool in the summer as well. Unlike other materials, it can prevent us from overheating, and make us feel comfortable.
④Wool is not only warm and breathable, but it is also durable (耐用的) and long-lasting. It's strong enough for outdoor activities like hiking or playing in the snow. Woollen clothes can be passed down from one generation (一代) to another, creating a beautiful connection between family members.
⑤Making wool products requires a lot of efforts and a series of processes, which start with cutting. The sheep farmers cut the wool off the sheep completely by hand in spring. Don't worry: cutting is safe and painless for the sheep, just like getting a haircut! After the cutting, hundreds of kilos of wool are packed together. Once the wool is collected, it goes through a process called scouring. It means wool is washed to remove any dirt and oil. Then the wool is made into yarn (毛线), which is used to make different woollen products. After the yarn is coloured, skilled workers make it into various products.
⑥Wool is made into all kinds of woollen products after processing and is used widely in our daily life.
(1)、How does the writer show that wool is a great material in Paragraph 1?A、By telling stories. B、By explaining ideas. C、By showing facts. D、By comparing reasons.(2)、What is the advantage of wool according to the passage?A、It can be used for a long time. B、It can stop air from passing through. C、It can produce and give out heat. D、It can be made into products easily.(3)、Which picture correctly shows "scouring"?A、B、
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(4)、Which is the structure of the passage?A、B、
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18、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Julie Andersen's great interest in diving (潜水) led to her love for sharks and the ocean. She turned her love into a job and started ocean conservation groups. Conservation is the act of keeping or protecting something. Conservation work includes protecting art, animals in danger and the other parts of the natural environment.
Andersen began diving in 1995. She started diving in places that are famous for sharks. Unluckily, the number of sharks there became smaller and smaller. Soon she realized that she must do something for them. So she founded the Shark Angels and helped people around the world learn about sharks. She even sold her house to support Shark Angels.
Twenty years later, she is still working. As a leader of Professional Association of Diving Instructors(PADI), Andersen believes PADI is a good industry to encourage people to keep on saving sharks and their ocean homes. She often says, "I am filled with hope. The past several years have taught me that a single person can make a difference. And I am sure we can make a bigger difference together." Andersen sets a good example to other people in the world. Now more and more people are entering the diving industry and getting to know the importance of protecting sharks and their ocean homes.
Actually, Andersen's goal is to make it possible for everyone to experience, fall in love with and, in turn, protect our world's largest and most valuable ecosystem (生态系统). "The ocean gives us life. We need to do the same in return and leave our blue planet better than we found it." Andersen says.
(1)、Which of the following is "conservation" according to the passage?A、Saving tigers. B、Feeding the fish. C、Drawing pictures. D、Keeping a pet dog.(2)、What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A、Andersen studied hard to protect sharks. B、Andersen helped people learn about diving. C、Andersen did a lot to support Shark Angels. D、Andersen became famous for diving in 1995.(3)、What's the result of Andersen's effort?A、PADI has been the largest diving industry. B、More people have taken diving courses. C、PADI has got many prizes in saving sharks. D、More people have joined in protecting sharks.(4)、Why does the writer write this passage?A、To discuss the importance of PADI. B、To show the problems of environmental pollution. C、To explain the meaning of ecosystem. D、To introduce a lady's journey of shark protection. -
19、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In July 2021, my husband, daughter and I flew to Whitehorse to care for my sick old father. A few days before we arrived, my father called to say he was being flown to Vancouver for another operation (手术). My husband and I had already had our two months' leave and booked the air tickets, so even though my dad wouldn't be there, we made the trip north anyway.
Dad kept a puppy. He met it from a local shelter (收容所) two years earlier and renamed him "Scruffy" because it looked untidy. Its fur was messy. While we were alone in my father's house with nothing to do, Scruffy saved us. The dog needed to be walked. Those walks were chances to revisit where I'd grown up. I had left that small town behind as soon as I finished high school. Scruffy and I took my family to the school, where my picture still hung.
By the fall, we were back in Toronto and Dad was back in Whitehorse. When I visited again in November on my own, my father was tired and spent his time sleeping a lot. With no one to talk to, I found myself chatting with Scruffy. I gave him many nicknames: Scruffster, Scruff-man, Scruffmaster. He would happily answer them all.
The last month of the year was hard. My father died. Visitors came and went. Boxes were packed. And we had to rehome Scruffy. My husband and I were all too busy with our jobs to keep a dog. But it didn't matter because months earlier, Scruffy had won the heart of my father's home care nurse.
Last summer, I took a trip to Whitehorse. During my stay, I dropped by the nurse's home to see Scruffy. As soon as I opened the door, he ran up to me as excited as ever. This little dog had helped me through one of the worst years of my life.
(1)、Why did the writer fly to Whitehorse even though her father would be away?A、Because they had already planned the trip. B、Because they had been missing Scruffy for long. C、Because the writer's father had invited them to go there. D、Because the writer just wanted to revisit the town of her youth.(2)、The writer's father named his dog "Scruffy" because of its ____.A、appearance B、favorite food C、early experiences D、sleeping habit(3)、What did the writer do during her stay in Whitehorse in November 2021?A、She communicated a lot with her father. B、She went back to her school with Scruffy. C、She picked up Scruffy from her father's home. D、She often talked to Scruffy and played with him.(4)、Which sentence below can best describe the relationship between Scruffy and the writer?A、Love me, love my dog. B、A friend is a second self. C、Friendship develops not just between humans. D、Friendship is like wine. The longer, the stronger. -
20、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
1. Dancing & Singing Havana Class 3, Grade 8
2. Singing Wake Me Up Jenny & Dave
3. Short Play SoundOf Music Class 1, Grade 7
4. Poetry When You Are Old Tim & Bob
5. Singing Dream It Possible Jimmy
6. Instrument Performance Piano & Violin Class 4, Grade 9
7. Story Telling Time Bank Class 4, Grade 7
8. Dancing The Girl Class 2 & 3, Grade 7
9. Short Play Cinderella Class 1 & 6, Grade 8
10. Singing Shine Your Way Mary & Lucy
Warming up: Drum Performance Class 2, Grade 8
Ending: Chorus (合唱)—Try All the performers
(1)、Which kind of program will students watch most in the show?A、Singing. B、Dancing. C、Short play. D、Story Telling.(2)、What can we learn about the show?A、The show will last for less than an hour. B、Jack and Monica will play the drum together. C、The show will be held in the playground. D、All the performers will sing together at last.(3)、Who may be the polite audience in the show according to the passage?A、Tom, who will bring snacks to his classmates. B、Jenny, who will wear her beautiful dress. C、Jack, who will arrive at 6:10 p. m. on May 21st. D、Mary, who will take photos with a mobile phone.