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1、 阅读理解
A Chinese company called DeepSeek has surprised the world with its own artificial intelligence(AI). AI is a computer system(系统)that can learn from experience and do things that usually need humans.
DeepSeek uses generative(生成式)AI that can give users information such as texts and pictures according to the words a person gives. For example,you could ask it to write a shopping list,create computer codes(编码),make up a story or you could use it to have a chat.
There are also other popular generative AI tools,most of which are created in the US such as open AI Chat GPT and Google's Gemini. The company behind DeepSeek is from China. It has fewer than 2000 people working for it. DeepSeek says that it cost about 5.57 million dollars to develop its AI. This is not much compared with the cost of OpenAI,the newest ChatGPT model.
Within five days of appearance of DeepSeek,it became the most downloaded free App in the US and quickly went to number one in App Store. The low cost of developing DeepSeek has made people wonder if American technology companies really need to spend so much on their AI. What's more,DeepSeek is an open AI which means that anyone can use it for free. DeepSeek success could mean the US might no longer be the world leader in AI. It might also mean that other companies will try their best to make their own cheap AI. However,some people are still watching to see what will happen to users'information.
AI expert says that DeepSeek has taken technology company by storm. He says these show that with AI the surprises will keep on coming in the next few years.
(1)、Which of the following things can't DeepSeek do?A、Make a shopping list. B、Make up a story. C、Predict the future. D、Have a talk with people.(2)、Which App cost the least when developing it?A、DeepSeek. B、AI C、Google's Gemini. D、OpenAI.(3)、What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A、How much DeepSeek spent. B、Why DeepSeek's cost is low. C、How D、Why DeepSeek is so popular.(4)、What is the best title of this passage?A、DeepSeek:An AI for Everyone. B、DeepSeek:A Surprising Company. C、DeepSeek:A Surprising AI. D、DeepSeek:Not Just an AI. -
2、 阅读理解
During the summer holiday,I traveled to Hainan,which is a paradise(天堂)for surfers( 冲 浪者). I had been looking forward to this trip for a long time because learning to surf had always been my dream.
On the first day,the coach taught me some basic skills. First,push the surfboard into the waves(海浪),then lie down on the surfboard and wait for the waves to come. Finally,when the waves come,let the surfboard "catch"the waves and try to stand on it. After practicing several times on the beach,I followed the coach to the sea. However,I could not follow what the coach told me to stand up at the right time because I was nervous. I fell into the sea and ended up swallowing(吞下)a lot of seawater. The coach patiently pointed out my mistakes. After falling into the sea many times,I finally learned how to stand on the surfboard. When I successfully stood up for the first time with the rushing waves,a great feeling of achievement filled my heart.
Over the next several days,I continued practicing. My surfing got better and better. I also learned another skill. I used both hands to row the water before standing up. This way,I could pi up enough speed to allow the waves to push the surfboard forward. As a result,the coach did+need to push my surfboard forward. When I was able to surf alone in the sea,I felt so much excitement and joy.
Now,surfing makes me feel relaxed. Learning to surf made me have a feeling of satisfaction.
I also learned that practice makes perfect.
(1)、When did the author start to learn surfing?A、On the first day of the trip to Hainan. B、On the second day of the trip to Hainan. C、After several days of arriving in Hainan. D、The day before leaving Hainan.(2)、What happened when the author first tried surfing in the sea?A、The author successfully stood on the surfboard at the first try. B、The author followed the coach's instructions perfectly. C、The author fell into the sea because of nervousness. D、The author taught the coach some new skills.(3)、Which skill did the author learn finally while surfing?A、Using feet to control the surfboard. B、Using both hands to row the water before standing up. C、Jumping high on the surfboard. D、Riding on the surfboard.(4)、What does the author think of surfing now?A、It is a tiring sport. B、It makes him/her feel relaxed. C、It is a dangerous activity. D、It is a waste of time. -
3、 阅读理解
Population Growth Concentrated(集中于)in Eight Countries
Eight countries will see more than half of the global(全球的)population growth up to 2050.
They are the Democratic Republic of Congo,Egypt,Ethiopia,India,Nigeria,Pakistan,the
Philippines and the United Republic of Tanzania. As we all know,the population growth is the fastest in less developed countries,especially the eight ones. What will it bring?
More Older People
By 2050,the world should expect to see far more people with gray hair living longer. The share of the global population aged 65 and above is expected to rise from 10 percent in 2022 to 16 percent in 2050. The global life expectancy could go up to 77. 2 years in 2050 from 72. 8 years in 2019. However,where you're born can decide your life expectancy. In 2021,life expectancy in the least developed countries was 7 years less than the global average(平均值).
Low Birth Rate
While the global population is stillgrowing,its growth rate is at its slowest since 1950 due to fewer babies. The birth rate has greatly fallen in recent years in many countries and areas. A population with a low birth rate and death rate would not increase or decrease overtime. It would stay about the same.
(1)、Which countries will have the fastest-growing population in the next 30 years?A、Most developed countries. B、The eight less developed countries. C、All developed countries in the world. D、The countries except the eight less developed ones.(2)、In 2050,how many people in 100 willbe 65 and older?A、6. B、10. C、16. D、26.(3)、The underlined word"life expectancy"in Paragraph 2 means____A、愿望. B、预期寿命. C、概率、 D、平均水平,(4)、In which part of the newspaper can we read this passage?A、World. B、 C、Technology. D、Travel. -
4、 阅读理解
As a foreigner who has lived in China for several years,I have always liked watching Chinese cooking videos. My favorite vlogger(视频博主)is Rose. Known as"African Li Ziqi", she has got millions of followers on a video-sharing platform.
Filming in her village home in Lishui,Zhejiang,Rose shows her audience how to make delicious Chinese meals and snacks. From lighting a fire under a big wok(炒菜锅),to washing and preparing the ingredients,you see dishes like roast whole lamb and dumplings come to life.
What makes Rose special is that she's a master of Chinese cooking,but she's not Chinese.
She comes from Uganda,Africa. She first came to China when she was 20 years old. After arriving,her Chinese husband,who is a cook,taught her the Chinese language and cooking.
She speaks Chinese very well as she laughs and chats with the other villagers,showing a true connection to Chinese culture and society. As a foreigner,this is inspiring( 鼓 舞 人 心 的 )to watch. Deep down,we all want to connect with each other. And Rose shows us how this can be done, with her positive energy. She is a real bridge between two different cultures. People see her as "the foreign wife who most understands Chinese worldly wisdom(人情世故)"in China.
(1)、How do so many people well know"African Li Ziqi?A、 B、By watching TV. C、By tasting her cooking. D、By going on the Internet.(2)、Where does Rose usually make videos about cooking Chinese food?A、In her village home in Uganda. B、In the countryside in Lishui,Zhejiang. C、At a restaurant in Lishui. D、In villages where she has traveled.(3)、Why is Rose special according to the passage?A、Because she started cooking at a young age. B、Because she learned cooking from her Chinese husband. C、Because she is a foreigner good at Chinese cooking. D、Because she is a master of Chinese cooking.(4)、What's the main idea of the last paragraph?A、Rose speaks Chinese as well as she speaks her mother language. B、Rose is an excellent and hard-working foreign wife. C、Rose is a real connection between two different cultures. D、Rose makes Chinese food that everyone likes. -
5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where will the tourists make a stop along the way?A、Near a waterfall. B、Near a bridge. C、Near a tower.(2)、When will the tourists get to Star Town?A、At about 11:10 a. m. B、At about 11:30 a. m. C、At about 11:50 a. m.(3)、What does Frank say about the local restaurant for lunch?A、It serves the most delicious chicken. B、It has the shortest waiting time. C、It has the best service.(4)、What made the town famous?A、The university. B、The museum. C、The park.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where is Amy's cousin having a party this afternoon?A、At a coffee house. B、At a play center. C、At a park.(2)、Who is Amy going to have dinner with after the party?A、Her relatives. B、Her teachers. C、Her friends.(3)、What food is Amy going to eat this evening?A、Chinese food. B、French food. C、Indian food.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What picture is on Betty's sweater?A、A picture of a rabbit. B、A picture of a dinosaur. C、A picture of a butterfly.(2)、What does Grace's hair look like?A、Long and curly. B、Long and straight. C、Short and straight.(3)、What does David want to be in the future?A、An astronaut. B、A policeman. C、A pilot.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What competition did Sally enter?A、A photo competition. B、A chess competition. C、An English competition.(2)、Which place did Sally come in the competition?A、She came first. B、She came second. C、She came third.(3)、What did Sally win?A、A course. B、A ticket. C、A book.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is Dale planning to do after dinner?A、See a film. B、Take a walk. C、Do some shopping.(2)、When should Dale be back home at the latest?A、At 8:30 p. m. B、At 9:00 p. m. C、At 10:00 p. m.
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10、 听下面5段对话,从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出与其意思相符的图片。每段对话读一遍。(1)、What will the girl turn on?A、
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11、 很多时候中学生的寒暑假都是在碌碌无为中度过的。作为一名初三毕业生,你将迎来两个月左右的暑假。如何提升自己的时间管理能力,让这个假期充实而有意义?请结合以下思维导图,分析假期中时间管理的问题和原因,并给出你的建议。
要求:
1. 100 词左右,开头已给出,不计入总数;
2. 要点齐全,表达完整,可适当拓展;
3. 词汇提示:irregular 不规律的 self-displine 自律
How to Improve Time Management Skills
Good time management is the key to a happy and well-organized holiday, but many students face challenges.
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12、 阅读短文,然后根据短文内容补全表格缺失的信息,每空一词。
Michael J. Fox once said, "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." This is completely true for a Mexican family.
For Mexicans, their family is the most important social organization. In traditional Mexican culture, the whole family unit usually stays closely connected. Nowadays, more and more young couples move out to start their own families in separate houses, but they still live close to their extended families (大家庭).
Traditional Mexican families are man-centered. The father is the bread-winning member of the home. The mother looks after the children, cooks and do other chores. She is the heart of the family.
But the men have complete authority (权威). The modern lifestyle has made some changes. More and more women step out of home and find a job. However, this has added pressure on the women, as the men still haven't started helping out with the housework.
Mexicans believe unity (团 结 ) is strength, so Mexican families prefer to give support and practical guidance to each other. Mexican family culture is known for the loyalty (忠诚) and respect among one another. If a family member is facing a money problem, Mexicans are always ready to help. They'll provide money or help him/her find work.
Mexican family life and traditions are closely connected with each other. Mexicans live by the rule: Family comes first.
Mexican Family Culture
Family structure
● The whole family unit usually stays very closely connected.
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● The father supports the family and makes important decisions on family matters.
● The mother takes care of children and does.
Nowadays, more and more women have the double pressure of bothand family.
Family values
Family is the mostto Mexicans.
● Family members are often loyal and respectful to each other.
● Family members always care for and help each other.
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13、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或使用括号内单词的正确形式填空,要求所填单词意义准确,拼写完全正确,并将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
Once upon a time, there was an old man named Sai Weng. One day, he lost his horse. His neighbors came (comfort) him, thinking that this was a big loss. , Sai Weng said, "Who knows if this is not a blessing in disguise (因祸得福)?"
A few days (late), the lost horse returned, bringing back a few good (horse) with it. Sai Weng's neighbors were surprised and congratulated him on his good luck. But Sai Weng said calmly, "Who knows if this is not a curse(诅咒)in disguise?"
One day, Sai Weng's son rode one of the horses and had accident, breaking his leg. His neighbors felt sorry for him again, but Sai Weng remained calm and said, "Who knows if this is not a blessing in disguise?"
Finally, during a war, all young men in the village were (require) to go to the battlefield, but because Sai Weng's son had a (break) leg, he was able to stay at home (safe).
This story tells us sometimes what (seem) like a loss may turn out to be a blessing, and vice versa (反之亦然). We should look things with a broad perspective (视角) and not be too worried or sad when faced with setbacks.
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14、 David is an/ˈ ɒ nɪ st/ boy and he never tells lies.
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15、 Mr. Li told us, "The longest journey /bɪ ˈ ɡ ɪ nz/ with the first step."
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16、 He has decided to take a look at the house and see if it's worth(买) .
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17、 The taxi driver was praised for his excellent (服务).
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18、 Millons of (游客) visited Lizhuang Ancient Town this May Day holiday.
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19、 I have no money. Can you l me 100 yuan?
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20、 The movie NeZha 2: Birth of the Demon Child was so p that the tickets were sold out soon.