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1、 听下面一段较长对话,回答三个小题。(1)、Whom did Ted live with when he was young?A、His friends. B、His parents. C、His grandparents.(2)、What did Ted use to do with his friends in winter?A、Climb trees. B、Go skating. C、Catch fish.(3)、Why doesn't Ted swim in the river now?A、He is busy working. B、He lives far away. C、The river is dirty.
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2、 听下面 2 段较长对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。(1)、What do the speakers plan to do this Saturday?A、Attend a training course. B、Join in a tennis competition. C、Volunteer at the sports center.(2)、How will they get to the sports center?A、By car. B、By bike. C、By subway.
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3、 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。(1)、What's the weather like now?A、Rainy. B、Windy. C、Cloudy.(2)、Why is the boy going to China?A、To study. B、To travel. C、To visit friends.(3)、When should the speakers arrive for the math class?A、At 9:00. B、At 9:05. C、At 9:15.(4)、How does the boy feel about the game result?A、Upset. B、Excited. C、Shocked.(5)、What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?A、Classmates. B、Teacher and student. C、Doctor and patient.
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4、假如你是李平,请阅读你的英国朋友 John 的电子邮件并用英语回复。
Hi Li Ping,
How is it going? In your last letter, you said that you started doing more exercise. That's really cool! What sport do you like best? How do you usually practise it? What benefits does exercise bring you? Please share your exercise habits -I want to be more active, too!
Looking forward to your reply.
John
注意:1.回复须围绕上述问题展开,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2.词数:80-100。回复的邮件开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:benefit 益处。
Hi John,
I'm very glad to share my exercise habits with you.
……
Li Ping
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5、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
After wildfires in Los Angeles, 13-year-old boy, Rohan, lost his home and his favorite book collection, he didn't lose hope. Instead, he decided to help people with similar(lucky) experiences.
In February, Rohan set up Reading Among Ruins, a program to give free books to kids who(influence) by the fires. In its first month, he gave away more than 1,0oo books at a community event, the help of kind writers and publishers.
Many children felt thankful. Asher, also13, who lost his favorite books in the fire. He said(glad), "I feel I'm full of courage again when I get new ones," he said. Another lucky boy, Veeren, 10, also got books from Rohan. He learnedimportant lesson, "If you are in trouble," Veeren says, "people will be there for you."
Local bookstore owner Zibby, praised Rohan's efforts. She said, "Giving others need in difficult times is a special gift."
Now Rohan plans(continue) the work. For Rohan, the best part of the program was seeing the smiling(face) of these kids as they picked out their favorite storybooks happily.
"Books can help us feel better," he said, ""I'll(keep) doing this as long as there is a need."
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6、阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语意思写出单词的正确形式(每空一词).
The Huajiang Grand Canyon (峡谷) Bridge running 625 meters above the Beipan River, in Guizhou Province, is set to become the world's highest bridge.
Guizhou is home to more than(一半) of the world's top 100 highest bridges and has set the (记录) for the world's highest bridge more than once. The first was in 2oo3 when the Beipanjiang
Guanxing Bridge became the highest hanging bridge in the world.The(二) time was in 2016, the Beipanjiang Duge Bridge, and this year, it's doing it again with a bridge over the deepest part of the Beipan River Valley. Standing at a (高度) of 780 meters, the bridge will be built in an area known as the"Earth Crack(裂缝)".
Although to be the highest bridge is pretty nice, China built the bridge with another (目的) in mind. Now crossing the huge canyon takes people (几乎) one hour to drive on the only winding road, but after the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge(连接) the two mountains, the crossing time will be lowered to about a minute.
The local government also wants to turn the bridge into an interesting place for (游客). There will be some bars and cafes at both ends. Also, one of the bridgewill offer a glass elevator(电梯) that people can enjoy views of the (附近)areas. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is set to become the world's highest bridge on June 30th, 2025.
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7、将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次。
everything towards create metal bring out
On the first day of the summer vacation, a group of students gathered in their science lab. "Let's build somethingusing recycled materials," said Mei, holding up some pieces of oldTheir teacher smiled and said, "Great idea! Nature needs our help."
The team set out to create a solar-powered fan using energy from the sun. Workingtheir goal, they met many challenges, but their creativity the best in them. "Don't worry! We can usewe have in the lab," suggested Li when they ran out of materials. When the fan finally started working, Mei smiled happily, "See? Great ideas come from teamwork!" Their teacher added,
"And friendship keeps us moving forward."
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8、 完形填空
In the heart of a big forest, there lay a tiny seed named Bruce. Bruce was a small seed with1 dreams. He lay under the fallen leaves and soft soil, hoping to grow into a tall oak tree that would touch the sky. Bruce 2 believed that he would make it, although there were so many difficulties ahead.
As the seasons changed, Bruce3 strong winds, heavy rains, and the heating sun. Many times, he felt discouraged and4 whether he could ever become the tall oak tree he wanted to be5 he refused to give up.
To make himself stand firmly (坚定地), Bruce's roots grew6 into the earth. His body grew upwards, and his leaves opened widely to reach for the7 .
Over the years, Bruce's growth was slow but didn't stop, and his8 had never changed.
One day, as the forest animals were amazed at the strength of the big oak tree that had grown from Bruce's seed, they asked,"9 did you become so strong?" The oak tree's branches waved gently in the winds as it replied," "I am the result of 10 challenges and difficulties. Every storm I went through, every struggle I faced, made11 stronger and more resilient (坚韧的). Just like the strength that lies in every seed, all of us have the12 to overcome difficulties and grow into big trees. "
The animals listened carefully,13 by the oak's wisdom. They learned that greatness is often born from hard times, and that the journey of growth is as14 as the dream itself.
And so, the story of the resilient seed and the strong oak teaches us that 15 in the face of challenges, perseverance(毅力) and the belief in ourselves can lead to great growth and achievements.
(1)A 、 proper B 、 big C 、 strange D 、 real(2)A 、 nervously B 、 politely C 、 strongly D 、 wisely(3)A 、 went through B 、 searched for C 、 turned down D 、 put away(4)A 、 realized B 、 found C 、 wished D 、 doubted(5)A 、 So B 、 But C 、 Though D 、 Unless(6)A 、 deeper B 、 closer C 、 faster D 、 higher(7)A 、 snow B 、 wind C 、 heat D 、 sunlight(8)A 、 order B 、 problem C 、 dream D 、 choice(9)A 、 Why B 、 Where C 、 How D 、 When(10)A 、 regretting B 、 overcoming C 、 refusing D 、 planning(11)A 、 me B 、 you C 、 it D 、 him(12)A 、 pride B 、 interest C 、 pleasure D 、 power(13)A 、 praised B 、 advised C 、 inspired D 、 wondered(14)A 、 clear B 、 valuable C 、 basic D 、 popular(15)A 、 even B 、 rather C 、 just D 、 only -
9、 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),将其序号填入第 31~34 小题,并回答第35小题。注意:请将第 35小题的答案写在答题纸上非选择题部分的相应位置。
Effective Study Strategies
As students, knowing that you don't know something before the exam is better than just waiting for the day of the exam. To get well prepared for exams, study strategies are necessary in our study process. Here are some of them.
Use different ways to remember.
When you actively recall some information from memory, you can write it down on paper in different forms. You just start with a blank piece of paper and write things down. It's especially helpful because it shows you what you do (and do not) understand, so you can know what different forms. you need to review and practice more.
When you work on several related skills or ideas together, you can practice one skill or idea for a short period of time, then turn to another one, and then back to the first. Or, when you study geography which has something to do with history, you can review history information, and return to geography later. It not only helps you learn better, but also keeps you from falling behind in your other classes!
Get enough sleep and eat well.
Though it might seem to work fast without taking a break and stay up studying all night, it won't help you in the long run. Instead, you'd better develop a study plan, eat a good meal, and have a bottle of water when you take your exam. In this way, you will earn and understand the material better.
A. Mix different skills or subjects together.
B. Find pen pals who have the same needs.
C. Your brain works better when you get enough sleep.
D. You can use numbers, patterns, mind maps and so on.
E. So what are effective study ways for long-term learning?
What other study strategies can you use?(Give one example. )(不超过 10 词)
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10、 阅读理解
Humans have been keeping pets, such as dogs and cats, for ages. But now, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing this tradition by creating robot "pets", which look and act differently from real animals. These "pets" are changing the way people live, work, and play across China.
Recently, a video of a woman walking a robotic dog in Shanghai went popular online, amazed millions on Weibo, they called it "a scene from the future". Another popular video showed a robotic dog carrying a real puppy on its back in Chengdu, attracting crowds.
On shopping sites like Taobao, the Go2 quadruped (四足的) robot from Unitree Robotics has sold over3,ooones. Buyers shared photos of the robots playing with children or performing in parks.
One parent shared, "Though it looks different from the real dogs, my child loves it so much that we take it out almost every week to have fun—it's like his best friend!"
Robot pets are becoming silent partners in China's modern life. At a Chongqing marathon, they danced like lions and joined 35,0oohuman runners. In Zhejiang, one even acted in a traditional opera show, amazing the audience with difficult performances. Except for fun, these robots are also being used in medical and other public services across the country. In Hangzhou, a robot dog named "Xiao Xi"" sends medicine to elderly people. In Shandong, they carry heavy goods in Taishan Mountain. In Qingdao, robot dogs help firefighters by searching dangerous areas. In Beijing, they patrol (巡逻) the streets and attract attention.
As robots play a bigger role in our lives, China's robot market is growing fast. Airport shows it was worth 468 million yuan in 2023 and may reach 4. 8 billion yuan by 2030. The government also supports this growth and promises to support more AI inventions, including smarter robots, AI-enabled phones and computers, and intelligent robots.
(1)、What can we know about the Go2 quadruped robot?A、They can play with kids like friends. B、They are made for the future markets. C、Over 5,0o0 of them have been sold. D、They look and act just like real pets.(2)、How does the writer make us know that robot pets are popular in Paragraph 4?A、By telling a story. B、By giving examples. C、By using a saying. D、By doing surveys.(3)、Why does the government support Al robots according to the text?A、To compete with other countries. B、To take the place of human workers. C、To reduce the number of real pets. D、To make people's life more convenient.(4)、Which could be the best title of the passage?A、Online Videos Show Robot Pets B、Shopping Malls Sell AI Products C、Robot Pets Change Daily Life D、Modern Cities Need New Fashion -
11、 阅读理解
After five years away from the Kruger, my wife and I retained last winter to celebrate our 10th anniversary, spending two fantastic weeks in the Park. The true magic of the Kruger lies in its uncertainty. One of the most exciting parts of our trips was to look for the wild animals especially big cats like lions and leopards(豹). Although we got enough knowledge and preparation, luck is still the most important factor(因素) in the encounters(偶遇).
We spent eight hours driving around the roads of Skukuza on our first morning, without finding any wild animals. As the night drew near, we found ourselves on a quiet road. Suddenly, I found a leopard walking along the roadside. Encounters like these were not common, especially we had the chance of sharing this moment with the leopard alone. I quickly stopped the car and took out my camera as it walked directly towards us. In that short moment, a flood of feelings rushed through my mind: fear, amazement, respect and excitement—— all at once. Nature reminds us that we humans are not at the top of the food chain.
Moments later, we received a message that there were lions around here and soon we found five lions crossing the road in front of us. Once again, we were lucky to be alone, we took more photos of these beautiful animals in the perfect evening light before other cars arrived.
On our final morning, we drove from Lower Sabie to Skukuza. About 9km before Nkuhlu Picnic Site, we discovered two lions walking slowly and confidently along the road. They looked straight at us before disappearing into the woods. To me, it felt as if these lions were saying goodbye to us.
As I write this, we're on a flight back home to Finland. I look at my wife and notice her eyes are filled with tears. We both know that this journey will stay in our hearts forever.
(1)、What is the most important factor in meeting animals in the Kruger?A、Time. B、Knowledge. C、Luck. D、Light.(2)、How did the writer feel when he found the leopard?A、Excited. B、Tired. C、Calm. D、Relaxed.(3)、What is the correct order about the writer and his wife's trip?①They took photos of lions.
②They flew home with great memories.
③They found a leopard walking along the road.
④They drove around Skukuza but found no wild animals.
A、①④③② B、②③①④ C、 D、③①②D.③①②④(4)、Why did the writer write this passage?A、To explain how to take photos of animals B、To give advice on traveling in South Africa. C、To tell readers about the rules in national parks. D、To describe a special experience with wild animals. -
12、 阅读理解
Fabrice Mba's love for Chinese culture and martial arts (武术) began in his childhood in Cameroon, where he grew up watching kung fu movies. His elder brother was a projectionist (放映员) and Mba often helped him sweep the theater. For the first time, he saw Shaolin monks on the screen. "I discovered kung fu and Chinese culture. It spoke a lot to me. " He and his friends would imitate characters from the movies, but there was no kung fu club to train them.
When he was 8, he left home with his elder sister to live in the capital, Yaounde where he met a group of Chinese engineers in the 198Os. They built the Yaounde Conference Center, a China-aid project. He often went there with his friends and watched them training. One day, to his excitement, a man in the project called to them and asked them to learn kung fu together. After that, he came every morning to learn kung fu. He trained hard and learned some basic movements. Mba recalls, "That was a turning point in my kung fu journey. ""
His life took another turn in2011,when he met a director of the Confucius Institute(研究所) at the University of Yaounde Ⅱduring one of his training sessions. Mba joined in the institute. Thanks to a scholarship, he got the chance to train in martial arts at the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province.
Today, Mba is well-known in Cameroon when it comes to kung fu. He runs a program that offers free short-term kung fu training to young people. He also teaches kung fu in several schools. He wants to help promote Chinese culture. " "I'd like to encourage other people to learn kung fu, to really encourage them to admire Chinese culture as I have," he says. Mba adds that as more people take up kung fu in Cameroon, he hopes to continue to offer valuable training in the future.
(1)、How did Mba get to know kung fu when he was young?A、By reading kung fu books. B、By watching kung fu films. C、By taking kung fu courses. D、By joining a kung fu club.(2)、What are Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?A、Mba's program of teaching kung fu. B、Mba's stories with Chinese engineers. C、Mba's achievements in the kung fu field. D、Mba's life turning points in kung fu learning.(3)、What does the underlined word "promote" inthe last paragraph probably mean?A、save B、control C、support D、understand(4)、Who could be interested in the passage?A、Culture lovers. B、Technology fans. C、Language learners. D、Movie actors. -
13、 阅读理解
Teen Conservation Ambassadors Wanted!
Join Us to Protect Nature on Long Island!
Our Teen Conservation Ambassadors program is for teens aged 13-19 to take part in environmental projects on Long Island. Our meetings, events, and projects allow teens to protect and improve our environment with others who care about the planet, learn from experts, and make a real difference for the planet.
Since 2019, our program has offered a number of projects and events, including:
√planting trees in local places
√making safe areas for birds' nests
√beach cleanups
√creating recycling boxes for fishing tools
√joining a "Teen Lobby Day"to speak up for nature
√cleaning up city parks.
How to join:
Know a teen who would be interested in being part of this amazing work? Email Erica Albert, Public Programs Coordinator, at erica. albert@audubon. org for more information on how to join, or fill out our volunteer form, being sure to check off the "Teen Conservation Ambassador" box!
(1)、What can we know about Teen Conservation Ambassadors?A、It's a common TV show for teens over 19. B、It's a course for teens to develop life skills. C、It's a program for teens to protect nature. D、It's a guide book for teens written by experts.(2)、Which of the following events has the TCA program offered?A、Watering flowers. B、Feeding birds. C、Putting up signs. D、Cleaning up beaches.(3)、What is the text?A、A letter. B、A poster. C、A story. D、A diary. -
14、 你们学校英语广播站正在举办主题为"Tiny Lights in Growth"(成长中的微光)的征文活动,请结合"You Raise Me Up(你鼓舞了我)"这首歌曲带给你的思考和启发,以" ▲ Raised Me UP"为题写一篇征文参与投稿.
写作要求:1.描述一次令你倍受鼓舞的经历;
2.分享这次经历带给你的启示与成长;
3.不少于80词且不出现个人真实信息.
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15、 阅读下面短文,在各题空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese Xiao(箫) and Dizi(笛子) are two of China's old musical instruments. They have a history of over 7,000(year). During the Ming Dynasty, the instruments made in Yuping of Guizhou province (become) so famous that they were once offered to leaders as gifts. So, Yuping (know) as the "Home of Chinese Xiao and Dizi" at that time.
The artists use local bamboos to make Xiao and Dizi and also carve(difference) kinds of designs like dragons or poems on them. The craft has won many international awards abroad since the early(twenty) century. It was even included in the China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage List(非物质文化遗产名录) in 2006.Nowadays,Xiao and Dizi are(wide) loved around the world. At International Paris Fair 2025, Zhang Zhixue, a craft inheritor(传承人) from Yuping played Chinese songs with Xiao in Paris, attracting plenty of audiences to watch(he) performance. "I want the world(hear) China's music," he said. Today, most of the kids in Yuping(learn) to play Xiao and Dizi. "We start to teach the children when they are 10 years old," said the music(teach) Ms. Li. "We hope this can help the traditional culture live on.""
As more foreign friends enjoy the music, the old instruments are becoming new cultural symbols. The magical "bamboos" not only connect China's past and present, but also carry Chinese stories to the world.
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16、 你校拟参加某电视台举办的各地文旅宣传视频征集活动,请帮助学校撰写"Lively Wudang"(活力乌当)视频脚本.(1)、乌当位于贵阳东北部,因其环境美、经济活和业态新而获得了"活力乌当"的称号,
Located in the northeast of Guiyang, Wudang has got the name of "Lively Wudang" its beautiful environment, dynamic economy and new business forms.
(2)、这里有很多景点,比如温泉酒店、水东文化广场和花画小镇等。many tourist attractions, such as Hot Spring Hotels, Shuidong Culture Square, Flowers Town and so on.
(3)、如果你喜欢中国传统文化,你还可以体验当地的古法造纸和扎染,If you like traditional Chinese cultures, you ancient paper-making and tie-dye too.
(4)、进入任何一个村赛,你都能感受到当地村民是多么的友好热情!Coming into any village, you will feel and warm the local people are!
(5)、欢迎来到活力乌当旅游度假.lively Wudang and enjoy your relaxing holidays here!
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17、 阅读下面短文,根据其内容填空和回答问题,(34至37题每题答案不超过3个单词,38题须用完整的一个句子回答,)
Nan Rendong (南仁东) was an excellent Chinese scientist who became known as "the father of FAST(500米口径球面射电望远镜)",the world's largest radio telescope. His amazing life shows how strong will and clear goals can achieve a big thing.
Nan was bom in 1945 in Jilin province. In 1963, he entered Tsinghua University to study radio technology. There, he stood out not only for his intelligence but also his strong will. Besides his major, Nan worked hard to master English, believing it would help him learn from international researches. After graduating from Tsinghua University, Nan worked at several research centers. In 1993,he suggested building China's first great radio telescope-an challenging project that many foreign experts doubted whether it could succeed From 1994 to 2015, Nan led his team across China's mountains to find the perfect location. Finally, they chose a natural lowland in Guizhou Province.
During the process of building FAST, Nan and his team faced lots of difficulties, including bad weather, technical problems, and limited funding. There were times when the project nearly stopped, but Nan often worked late into the night and could always find the solutions. When completed in 2016, FAST became China's most important astronomical achievement. It can pick up weak radio signals form faraway star systems, helping scientists search for alien life and study the origin of the universe.
Unfortunately, Nan passed away in2017 because of cancer, but his influence has continued. An asteroid(小行星) was named after him in 2018. The Chinese government awarded him the national honor of "People's Scientist in 2019. More importantly, he inspires countless young people to study hard. His story proves that with great passion and strong will, even the greatest dreams can come true.
Basic personal information
1963
entered university to and stood out because of his intelligence and strong will.
suggested building a great radio telescope in China
Father of China's FAST
-Nan Rendong
Date of birth: 1945
Place of birth: Graduation university:
Tsinghua University
Life events
1994—2015
overcame a lot
of difficulties when building FAST
2016
Completed FAST—China's most important astronomical achievement
AFTER 2017
the national honor of"People's Scientist" and an asteroid was named after him
What have you learned from Nan's story?
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18、 根据短文内容,从框内6个选项中选出能分别填入5个小题空白处的最选项。
There are about 1.5 billion grandparents around the world, and this number might reach 2 billion by 2050.
Why do you need to learn about your family? Your family history includes stories of your parents, grandparents, and even people you've never met. Knowing these stories helps you feel closer to your family and understand yourself better.
●Talk to Older Family Members
Ask grandparents, aunts, or uncles to share their memories. Try questions like: "What was your favourite game as a child?"" or "What was your school life like?" These stories will help you connect with their past.
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Pictures taken in the past are like windows. Ask family members to show you pictures and explain who the people are. For example, a photo of a birthday party might tell you about family traditions. You can also cook a dish from an old family recipe together!
●Build a Family Tree
Add your parents' above you, then your grandparents' and go back as far as you can. Use colors or stickers to make itfun.Youmightdiscovercousinsorgreatgrandparentsyoudidn'tknowabout!
Save Your Findings
Create a memory box with photos, notes, and your family tree. Write down special stories you hear.
By listening, exploring, and saving memories, you will uncover your family's unique story. Every family is special-—what will yours tell you?
A. Explore old photos.
B. Here are simple steps to start exploring.
C. Start by writing your name at the bottom.
D. What advice would you give to your grandchildren?
E. You can record their voices or write down their words.
F. Years later, your family can look back and learn from these treasures.
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19、 阅读理解
Did you know the 2024 United Nations Chinese Language Day was celebrated on April 19? To mark this day, the Fourth China Media Group (CMG Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival began on March 19.
CMG organized this festival to collect creative videos about Chinese culturefrompeopleworldwide.OnApril23, a special event was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, featuring a Chinese folk music performance by young artists and an exhibition showcasing creative Chinese characters.
The festival aimed to help global friends learn about China's rich history and culture. There were I8 awards, including Best Short Video, Best Popularity, and Special Award for Young Cultural Ambassadors. Winners got to attend the UN Chinese Language Day celebrations in Geneva and even visited China to experience its traditions firsthand. Their winning videos were also displayed during the events.
Why does the UN celebrate Chinese Language Day on Guyu(谷雨)? Guyu is the 6th of 24 traditional East Asian solar terms. The day also honors Cangjie(仓颉), an ancient Chinese figure believed to have created Chinese characters. So it was meaningful for CMG to host the festival on this day. Let's hope for more exciting events to share the beauty of Chinese language and culture with the world!
(1)、How does the writer start the text?A、By telling a story B、By asking a question. C、By giving an example.(2)、What can be inferred about the video festival?A、It started on April 23 in Geneva. B、It organized all kinds of activities. C、It mainly showed foreign traditions.(3)、What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A、The reason of hosting the festival on Guyu. B、The importance of creating Chinese characters. C、The purpose of learning Chinese 24 solar terms.(4)、The writer writes the text mainly toA、honor a great Chinese inventor B、describe a Chinese folk concert C、introduce a special language day -
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A new study recently has found that snub-nosed monkeys help each other to raise their young babies. But they prefer to choose those with the most parenting experience to babysit their young.
This discovery was made by accident by a team of researchers. They noticed that at their habitats, the monkeys passed around their newborns a lot and would take turns to clean, carry, or even feed the newborns. This behavior reminded the team of how humans babysit for each other, and so they decided to observe the monkeys more closely.
They followed the group every day for six months. There were more than 400 moments where a female monkey communicated with another mother and its newborn, including cleaning the newborn or gently pulling them closer. When the newborns grew up a bit, their mothers were more likely to allow other mothers to take care of them. When choosing a babysitter, the mothers based their decision on how much parenting experience the other female monkeys had. The younger mothers with less experience would still be allowed to look after the babies, but usually after a more experienced monkey had given up their babysitting duties. This was a chance for the younger mothers to learn more about parenting to prepare them for having babies in the future.
Researcher Cui Chunyan told New Scientist magazine that in the future, more research needs to be done to find out whether the monkey mothers will consider other monkey's social status or whether they are related to each other when choosing babysitters.
(1)、What does the underlined word "babysit"" in paragraph 1 mean?A、Take care of. B、Give birth to. C、Look forward to.(2)、What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、The newborns. B、The Mothers. C、The babysitters.(3)、What did Cui Chunyan think of the research?A、It was perfect. B、It was meaningless. C、It was unfinished.(4)、What can be the best title for the text?A、How Monkeys Refuse Their Duties B、How Monkeys Choose a Babysitter C、How Monkeys Clean Their Newborns