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1、Raised in Jacksonville, a small town in North Carolina, Christina Koch always knew she wanted to be an astronaut. This dream began as early as kindergarten, during a time when spaceflight was dominated by men. "Fortunately, when I told my kindergarten teachers that I wanted to be an astronaut they supported me. No one told me that it was unattainable. And whether it was my own hard-headedness or that encouragement, I did go full forward into pursuing my dream to become an astronaut," she says.
Koch found inspiration in pioneers like Sally Ride and Mae Jemison, but also in everyday heroes — from civil rights activists to her independent grandmother. These examples, along with her family's emphasis on hard work, instilled in her the courage to chase her dreams.
Koch studied physics and electrical engineering before joining NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center, where she contributed to the development of scientific instruments on several space missions. Driven by a thirst for adventure, she spent a year in Antarctica's tough environment and then in other remote locations like Greenland. Unsurprisingly, she cited photography, travel, camping and climbing among her hobbies.
The ultimate fulfillment (实现) of her dream came in 2013, when she was selected as an astronaut, joining a groundbreaking class with an equal number of men and women. Previously, women comprised only 17% of NASA's astronauts. After completing training in 2015, she was assigned her first long-stay mission on the International Space Station (ISS). Her success is undeniable. As part of the Artemis II mission, scheduled for 2025, she'll travel further than any human since Apollo, an evidence of her constant ambition.
Koch advocates following passions and embracing challenges. "Do what scares you," she advises, "because those things often lead to the greatest fulfillment and contributions."Besides, Koch also says that there's one that should never be forgotten: "Support the people around you. Make sure that you're thinking about the success of those around you, that you're helping them, and together we all will achieve as much as we possibly can."
(1)、What initially motivated Koch to become an astronaut?A、Her desire to push herself to the limit. B、Her early enthusiasm in space exploration. C、Her wish to reward her kindergarten teachers. D、Her ambition to change the position of women astronauts.(2)、What can we infer from the passage?A、Koch invented some scientific devices. B、Koch set a record for the longest spaceflight. C、Various hobbies prepared Koch for adventure. D、Role models impacted Koch greatly in her life journey.(3)、What does Koch's advice indicate?A、Seeking support is crucial for dream chasers. B、Being kind to others is the stepstone to success. C、Welcoming challenges leads to personal growth. D、Working tirelessly is key to overcoming barriers.(4)、What is the best title of the passage?A、Christina Koch: An Explorer of Nature B、Christina Koch: A Dream Pursuer to Space C、Christina Koch: A Role Model from Jacksonville D、Christina Koch: A Distinguished Female Scientist -
2、Travel Blogger
Students with a significant social media following and a taste for adventure can find work with various travel publications or travel across the world and catalog their explorations by using their own platform. Students choosing this path may write a weekly column, provide daily vlogs or use social platforms to share sponsored (赞助合作的) locations throughout their journey. freelance writers and bloggers make an average hourly salary of $24.10, but this number can go higher if the student brings in advertising income.
Business Owner
Students with an entrepreneurial (企业家的) spirit often launch their first business in college. With access to so many resources and expert advice, students can incubate (孵化) their concept without some of the usual startup costs. Lots of students have businesses of their own that manly exist in the summer, ranging from selling items on eBay to providing content development services. Pay varies significantly by industry, but $25.43 is the average hourly rate for small business owners.
Online tutor
Whether taking a seasonal job from a company like Chegg tutoring or finding some of your own clients at college or from your hometown high school, online tutoring is a great job for students with area expertise and an ability to teach others. Online tutors make an average hourly wage of $19.57.
Touring Musician
Students studying music at college may be able to find work as a touring musician during the summer months. Many bands and musical groups play at festivals and other events during the warmer months and need additional musicians and singers to create a full sound. Depending on the group, students may be able to continue touring during the weekends once they start back at school in the fall. Musicians and singers earn an average hourly wage of $42.92.
(1)、What is required of students applying for a travel blogger position?A、Having adventurous spirit. B、Being fluent in multiple languages. C、Being sponsored by travel publications. D、Writing a regular column on social media.(2)、What is an advantage of starting a business in college?A、Low starting investment. B、High financial returns. C、Plentiful human resources. D、Helpful policy support.(3)、Which of the following jobs typically involves teamwork?A、Travel blogger. B、Business Owner. C、Online tutor. D、Touring Musician. -
3、When I ______ my 100-meter sprint final at the school sports meeting last month, the cheer from my classmates still echoes in my ears.A、interact with B、complain about C、look back on D、let go of
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4、The ______ farmers in this village spent months improving crop varieties last year, and finally increased their harvest by nearly 30%.A、ideal B、intense C、available D、productive
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5、Our team needs to polish the ______ carefully before presenting it to the manager tomorrow.A、permission B、proposal C、highlight D、atmosphere
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6、The wind ______ softly by the palace, we walked slowly to appreciate the lake.A、blowing B、blew C、blows D、to blow
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7、______ for two hours, we finally made our way to a place ______ by green grass and small wild flowers.A、Walked; covered B、Walking; to be covered C、Having walked; covering D、Having walked; covered
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8、______ to the café where they planned to meet, she pushed open the door only______ he had left.A、Rushing; to find B、Rushed; to find C、Rushing; finding D、To rush; finding
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9、With the heavy work ______, the ______ look on her face turned into a smile—she could finally relax after a long day.A、completed; confused B、completing; confusing C、to complete; confused D、to complete; confusing
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10、______ from the mountain top at night, the city ______ even more charming — with bright lights on its streets and faraway buildings shining like little stars.A、Seeing; is looked B、Seeing; looks C、Seen; looking D、Seen; looks
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11、My best friend and I enjoy ______ table tennis at the school club after class, and he often encourages me ______ more backhand shots instead of only relying on my forehand.A、to play; to try B、to play; trying C、playing; to try D、playing; trying
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12、He ______ have read this book because he knows the plot very well, but he ______ not have written the book report yet because he hasn't handed in his homework.A、should; may B、must; might C、could; need D、must; should
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13、It ______ whether AI can really save people a lot of real time at work, since it's still new in many jobs.A、remains to be seen B、remaining to be seen C、is remained to see D、remained to see
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14、Never ______ how terrifying a disaster could be until I witnessed that the entire city ______ in ruins.A、was I known; lay B、do I know; lies C、did I know; lay D、had I known; lied
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15、______ with watching TV shows, reading short stories before bed ______ in helping you relax, but it is healthier and can improve your vocabulary.A、Comparing; makes a difference B、Compared; makes a difference C、Comparing; makes no difference D、Compared; makes no difference
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16、______ some Nobel Prize winners choose to stay out of the public eye, some special events are still held ______ their great contributions to different areas.A、As if; in honour of B、Even if; in honour of C、As if; in the honour of D、Even if; in the honour of
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17、When the earthquake hit, the first-aid supplies ______ quickly, leaving many______ people waiting in urgent need of treatment.A、gave in; injured B、gave up; injuring C、gave out; injured D、gave away; injuring
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18、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
For many children, the very thought of surgery is terrifying. The hospital environment — white halls, the sharp, clean smell of medicine, and the frightening medical instruments — can feel scary. This anxiety often reaches its height in the final walk towards the operating room, a moment thick with fear for both the children and their parents. However, one kind doctor in Brazil has changed this difficult experience, turning fear into strength by allowing his young patients to walk into the operating room not as scared and small children, but as superheroes.
Dr. Leandro B. Guimarães, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, said the idea started with a difficult moment with a little girl named Allana. She was just two years old, and as he carried her down the hallway, she cried uncontrollably, her small body shaking against his and her tiny fists holding his white coat tightly. Her desperate cry echoed (回响) in the hallway, each one a reminder of the complete terror she was experiencing. That day, standing outside the operating room with a heartbroken child in his arms, he made a promise to himself: No child under his care would ever have to approach surgery in tears again. He was determined to find a way to replace their fear with courage.
"I let the children choose which hero they want to become," Dr. Guimarães explained, a warm smile on his face. His clinic now features a special "Hero's Chest", filled with many wonderful costumes. "I tell them we will go in ‘flying' or running and that our mission is to clear their nose and ears. I only enter the surgical room when they are ready and fully engaged in the game." He even encourages parents to join the process if a child is particularly nervous, allowing a mother to wear a Catwoman mask or a father to hold the edge of a Superman cape (斗篷). The goal is to make a fearful experience feel calmer, lighter, and magical.
The transformation begins the moment a child selects their character. A quiet, withdrawn boy might gather his courage as he puts on a Batman suit. A shy little girl's face lights up as she places a Wonder Woman tiara (皇冠) upon her head. Dr. Guimaräes and his team fully commit to the process, with nurses becoming "mission control" and anesthesiologists (麻醉师) introduced as"science officers" providing special powers for the journey ahead.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Online, Dr. Guimarães shared joyful videos of the young patients with their parents.
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19、假定你是新华中学学生李华,请就你校平板辅助学习(Ipad-aided learning)向校英文报"You Say, I Say"栏目投稿,要点如下:
1. 使用情况;
2. 利弊分析;
3. 你的观点。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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20、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I arrived in China from Australia as a student with a love for travel, culture and adventure. My adventure (begin) in the winter of 2014 at Peking University for my one-year Chinese language learning program. I had never imagined it would turn into a period when I would complete a master's degree, begin my (profession) life, get married and have two kids.
In the busy city of Beijing, each day brought something new. I quickly became (attract) to the hardworking nature of the local students and I soon befriended my classmates from different countries. Things were always happening, new shops were opening and people were the move everywhere. High-speed railways and tall buildings sat alongside traditional ones. In short, the place was exciting.
Beyond the (excite) of it all, I was bathed in another culture completely different from my own. When first dating my now-husband, we arranged (play) soccer. I arrived and asked, "Where's the ball?" He explained we would just join (stranger) already playing. This was foreign to me, as we wouldn't do that in Australia. Yet, despite being an introvert (内向者), idea was appealing to me and many of my most precious China memories are related to the collective and community atmosphere there.
Other fond memories involve Chinese traditions, like having a yuesao for my post-birth "sitting the month". This care for both the mom and the baby, with rest and specific foods, contrasts with the experience in the West, almost all new moms often feel pressure to bounce back quickly and handle most things themselves.
From my husband's family to passers-by on the streets, Chinese people are very friendly and I (inspire) by people's spirit and pride in what they do every day.