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1、 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。并将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。
but, bring, her, slowly, both, suprise, expect, teach, culture, between, enjoy, simple,
Lucy is a foreign student studying in Guangdong. During the May Day holiday, she hoped to feel local. She once worried about cultural differences China and her country.
She walked along ancient streets in Guangzhou on May Day. Many local snacks are by travelers from all over the world. Their life was and peaceful, not as busy as her hometown. She found out local people value their traditional life. To her people around her are very nice. They are much warmer than she to foreign visitors. liked many deliciousCantonese foods and was deeply moved by the traditional customs of Guangdong.
This unforgettable May Day trip her the truth: cultures may look different,kindness is always the same. Respecting different cultures helps people across the world understand each other better.
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2、 配对阅读。左栏是五名外国人的信息,右栏是广州七个 city walk 景点的简介。请为每名外国人匹配合适的 city walk 景点。选项中有两项为多余项。
Alice is from the
United States. She is an
outgoing and adventurous girl
A. Guangzhou Art Museum
It is a good place for people to enjoy all kinds of Chinese artworks and discover new artistic ideas.
who is fond of photography and tower climbing.
David, an Australian, is a quiet and shy boy who enjoys reading books about history and
shows great interest in
Chinese family culture.
Emily comes from the UK. She wants to be an artist and loves Chinese painting and drawing.
Mark is from Canada. He is an active and sport y boy who loves nature and hiking up the mountains.
Lily is from France. She is a warm and lively girl who is interested in shopping and tasting delicious food from all over the world.
B. Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall
It is a great building used to honor Mr Sun Yatsen, a great leader of China.Many people come here to learn about his life and his great efforts for China.
C.Canton Tower
It is known as the tallest tower in Guangzhou. You are able to get a bird's-eye view of the whole city from the top and take some amazing photos.
D. Beijing Road
Located in the center of Guangzhou, Beijing Road is famous for its diverse(多样的) shopping and dining choices. Tourists can spend all day doing shopping and trying different kinds of food there.
E. Baiyun Mountain
It is a popular hiking spot in Guangzhou with beautiful scenery. It provides a chance for people to enjoy the fresh air and the challenge of climbing to the top.
F. Guangzhou Zoo
It was founded in 1958 and houses about 400 kinds of animals. It is a wonderful place where people can get close to nature and meet different animals.
G. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
It is a very old and beautiful building full of history and culture. It was built a long time ago by the Chen family as a place to honor their ancestors.
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3、 阅读理解
Scientists from the University of Florida (UF) have recently reported on the world's largest place for fresh water turtles to lay eggs. They counted about 41,000 Giant South American River Turtles there. Just as importantly, they developed a more exact method of counting the turtles.
Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) use drones(无人机) to photograph turtles from above. These pictures are made into large maps called orthomosaics(正射影像图), which provide a fuller view of the local turtle population.
▲ Moving turtles may be counted more than once, and some are missed in the pictures.
Later, UF researcher Ismael Brack met with WCS scientists. They marked the shells of 1,187 turtles with paint. They then flew a drone over the area four times a day for 12 days. On each trip the drone took 1,500pictures. The researchers used computers to create orthomosaics from these pictures. Next, the scientists carefully studied how many marked turtles were visible in these pictures. Using this information, the researchers created a special math model to help them recognize and count more exactly how many turtles were really using the sandbank.
The results were surprising. People counting on the ground counted about 16,000 turtles. Simply counting turtles in the orthomosaics without using the math model gave a much bigger number —— about 79,000. But the math model showed that the real number was about 41,000.
Dr. Brack points out that having an exact count of the turtles is important for protecting them. Without it,it's difficult to know if the number is going up or down. The team plans to keep working to improve the method.They believe the method can be used to count other kinds of animals, too.
(1)、Where are the research scientists from?A、A local zoo. B、A turtle farm. C、UF and WCS. D、A photo company.(2)、Which of the following can be put in"____" in Paragraph 3?A、But the method isn't perfect. B、So scientists stop using this method. C、Besides, the method costs little money. D、And scientists try to improve the method.(3)、What does the underlined word"visible" in Paragraph 4 mean?A、Small. B、Noticeable. C、Special. D、Colorful.(4)、Which is most probably the counting result?A、
B、
C、
D、
(5)、What's the writing structure of the passage?A、
B、
C、
D、
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4、 阅读理解
Are you interested in Chinese traditional arts? Do you want to learn how to make them by hand? If so,come and join our clubs this weekend in our school.

Chinese kites clubIntroduction: Chinese kites, with a history of more than 2,300 years,started as military (军事) tools. They were mainly made of wood, silk, and paper. Today,kites are made from plastic and often include lights.
Time: Saturday 10:30 a. m.——11:30 a. m.
Place: Building 1, Room 501

Chinese fans clubIntroduction: The Chinese fans have a long history and cultural tradition. They have been used not only as a useful tool but also plays an import ant role in art and opera. Chinese fans are made of paper, silk, and bamboo. They often have beautiful pictures on it, like flowers, birds.
Time: Saturday 3:00 p. m.——4:30 p. m.
Place: It has moved from Building 1, Room 502 to Room 602 now.

Chinese knots clubIntroduction: Chinese knots(结) are very important in Chinese culture. There are different kinds of knots with different shapes and meanings. Chinese knots are usually made of red and yellow ropes. They show good wishes, like happiness,love and peace.
Time: Sunday 4:30p. m.——5:30 p. m.
Place: Building 2, Room 601
(1)、What were the Chinese kites used for in the ancient time?A、Having fun. B、Military use. C、Decorating houses. D、Sending messages.(2)、What are the Chinese fans made of?A、Wood and paper. B、Plastic and silk. C、Paper, silk and bamboo. D、Ropes and leaves.(3)、Where can you go if you want to join the Chinese fans club?A、In Building 1, Room 602. B、In Building 1, Room 501. C、In Building 2, Room 601. D、In Building 2, Room 502.(4)、When can you go if you want to join the Chinese knots?A、At 4:30 a. m. B、At 11:00 a. m. C、At 10:30 a. m. D、At 4:30 p. m.(5)、Where is this passage most probably from?A、A storybook. B、A music magazine. C、A guidebook. D、An art magazine. -
5、 请通读下面短文,掌握其大意,从选项中选出一个最佳答案,并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
Once, several children in a country were hurt at war, including an 8-year-old girl. People from the village asked medical help from a nearby hospital. Soon, a doctor and some 1 arrived. They found out the girl was the most seriously 2 . Without a quick blood transfusion(输血), she would die of blood loss. Aquick 3 showed that none of the adults had the correct type, but several of the uninjured orphans(孤儿) did. The doctor tried to explain to the frightened children that unless the girl could be given some blood, she would certainly die. Then he asked if anyone wanted to give blood to help. Everybody was silent.
After a while,a little boy slowly 4 his hand, dropped it back down, and then raised it again. He was Heng. Quickly, Heng 5 on a bed. A needle(针) was put into his arm. After a moment, he began to cry, quickly covering his arm with his free hand. When the doctor asked him if the needle 6 him, he shook his head. But soon he cried in silence. Something seemed 7 . The doctor spoke to the boy softly and then, the kid stopped crying and a look of happiness could be seen on his face. The doctor said to the nurses,"He thought he was 8 . He misunderstood me. He thought I had asked him to give all his blood so the little girl could live."
"But why would he be willing to do that?" one of the nurses asked. The doctor 9 the question to the boy, who answered 10 ."Because she's my friend."
(1)A 、 workers B 、 nurses C 、 teachers D 、 children(2)A 、 upset B 、 tired C 、 injured D 、 mad(3)A 、 method B 、 way C 、 test D 、 study(4)A 、 put up B 、 put away C 、 put on D 、 put down(5)A 、 lay B 、 put C 、 set D 、 played(6)A 、 worked B 、 moved C 、 lost D 、 hurt(7)A 、 wrong B 、 right C 、 meaningful D 、 possible(8)A 、 lying B 、 sleeping C 、 running D 、 dying(9)A 、 reviewed B 、 repeated C 、 reported D 、 replied(10)A 、 angrily B 、 simply C 、 excitedly D 、 sadly -
6、 请通读下面短文,掌握其大意,从选项中选出一个最佳答案,并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala presented a show named Wu BOT. It became one of the 1 programs this year. In the show, humanoid robots gave 2 wonderful performance of traditional Chinese kung fu with young martial artists.
These robots 3 by Unitree Technology, a top Chinese robot company. The Unitree AI robots can do difficult movements in kung fu, dancing 4 daily life tasks. They performed on stage with students 5 Tagou Martial Arts School. Thanks to high-precision(准确度) control and stable motion(稳定性) design,the robots move smoothly and work well with 6 . Their hard work paid off. The robots 7 great progress in the past year. In the 2025 Gala, they could only do simple group dances. But this year, they could complete difficult and complex kung fu moves 8 . The audience was deeply impressed by their performance. This shows 9 China's robot control technology is developing rapidly.
Wu BOT is not just a fun performance. It mixes traditional culture and modern technology in a 10 way. It also shows the world the rapid rise of China's humanoid robots. In the future, such robots will be widely used in education, public services and daily life.
(1)A 、 more popular B 、 most popular C 、 popular(2)A 、 a B 、 an C 、 the(3)A 、 is developed B 、 developed C 、 were developed(4)A 、 and B 、 as C 、 or(5)A 、 from B 、 under C 、 on(6)A 、 human B 、 humans C 、 human's(7)A 、 make B 、 made C 、 have made(8)A 、 easier B 、 easy C 、 easily(9)A 、 if B 、 that C 、 whether(10)A 、 creative B 、 create C 、 creativity -
7、某英文报刊Writers Write专栏新一期的征文内容为"If you're asked to describe yourself with three description words, what will they be? And explain why."。请你根据征文内容和写作提示,用英语写一篇短文投稿。
写作提示:
1. 你选择的三个形容词是什么(如kind, creative, hard-working等);
2. 分别阐述理由。
写作要求:
1. 文中须包含以上写作提示中的所有信息,可适当发挥;
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称;
3. 词数100左右(文中已给出内容不计入总词数)。
If I'm asked to describe myself with three description words, they will be
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8、根据下面的对话情景,在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子,使对话的意思连贯、完整。
(Li Lei is talking with Jim, an exchange student, in their school.)
A: Hi, Jim! What a great day! What are you doing?
B: I'm reading an interesting book.
A: ?
B: It's about great people from Henan. I just learned that Du Fu was born in Henan.
A: Exactly. . We can still find some of these poems in our textbooks.
B: I read his poem Chun Ye Xi Yu last week. It's really beautiful!
A: So it is. ?
B: I also know Yue Fei, but not much. ?
A: He was well-known for his deep loyalty(忠诚)and great bravery.
B: So great! I'm really interested in Henan's history and culture. How can I know more about this fantastic place?
A: It's easy. .
B: That's a good idea.
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9、阅读短文,根据语篇要求填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。

☆Karin Our school is great! There are many modern buildings. Also, the principal (校长) and the teachers very kind.
☆AmyWe have different activities in the clubs after class. I like studying languages, especially Chinese German. I practice them every day.
☆Li HuaMy favorite room is the art room. I do lots of painting and drawing there every day enter the art competition next month.
☆Mia Our school has a technology room where we can design (设计) things and make models. That's my favorite place in the school. I want to be IT engineer!
☆Eva I like the schoolyard. I enjoy playing games outside my classmates. But I like being inside, too. Our school is cool!
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10、先通读短文,掌握其大意,然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
"Now, children, we're going to have a class play. It's really a good way to show your 1 ,"said Ms.Lopez."And everyone needs to join in. You can act, sing and dance, and play music."
I began to 2 . I didn't want to perform-especially in front of an audience(观众)!
After I got home that day, Mom asked 3 ,"You look a little unhappy, Dion. Is something the matter?"
I told my mom about the play, and she understood my 4 ."Perhaps there is something else you can do for the play,"she said. Then she asked,"What's the play about?"Mom listened as I told her the 5 . We both laughed at the funny ending.
"I have an idea,"said Mom. Then she led me to my room."6 all your paintings,"Mom said, as she pointed to my walls."You're good at painting, 7 maybe you can paint the scenery(舞台布景)."
I thought for a minute. Soon I had a 8 in my mind of what I would do.

The next day, I couldn't 9 to get to school to tell Ms. Lopez that I would like to draw and paint the scenery for the play.
"What a 10 idea, Dion," she replied."I'm sure that you will do a great job!"
On the night of the class play, I 11 the play from the side of the stage (舞台). The stage looked so great that I was very 12 with all the work that I'd done.
The play was excellent, and it was over too quickly. As I walked away backstage, Ms. Lopez came up to me and said,"On stage, Dion!" I 13 Ms. Lopez onto the stage. She pointed to the scenery, and the audience clapped (鼓掌) and 14 loudly.
I looked down at Mom smiling and clapping in the audience. I thought she was 15 to see me on stage. And I was happy to know that.
(1)A 、 prizes B 、 abilities C 、 results D 、 feelings(2)A 、 practice B 、 share C 、 move D 、 worry(3)A 、 coldly B 、 bravely C 、 softly D 、 angrily(4)A 、 problem B 、 dream C 、 mistake D 、 promise(5)A 、 purpose B 、 story C 、 reason D 、 choice(6)A 、 Look at B 、 Look for C 、 Give out D 、 Give away(7)A 、 but B 、 so C 、 if D 、 as(8)A 、 rule B 、 test C 、 picture D 、 lesson(9)A 、 manage B 、 agree C 、 refuse D 、 wait(10)A 、 simple B 、 strange C 、 wonderful D 、 crazy(11)A 、 started B 、 learned C 、 wrote D 、 watched(12)A 、 pleased B 、 bored C 、 busy D 、 patient(13)A 、 sent B 、 invited C 、 pushed D 、 followed(14)A 、 cheered B 、 reported C 、 answered D 、 sang(15)A 、 regretful B 、 nervous C 、 proud D 、 tired -
11、根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
Have you ever heard of the word"spring-cleaning"? Humans have been doing this for quite a long time to welcome brighter days with fresh beginnings.
Humans are part of nature. When trees grow new leaves and birds build their nests in spring, people feel it is a good time to say goodbye to unwanted things and freshen up their rooms.
Spring-cleaning is good for you in lots of ways. When spring arrives, you naturally have more energy. Like any exercise, tidying gets you moving and improves your mood(心情). Also, cleaning as a family brings everyone closer because you're working together. When your room is clean, you feel proud of yourself and look forward to having fun in it.
Start by clearing one place at a time, like a table, drawer or corner of a room. Put everything into a group, then sort(将······分类)them into smaller groups of things you want to keep, sell, donate(捐赠)or throw away. The best way to tidy up is to make it fun. You can turn it into a game by setting a timer and seeing how many things you can put away before it runs out.
People around the world do spring-cleaning. During the Songkran Festival in Thailand, people clean their homes and splash water in the streets to wash away bad luck. It is believed that"sweeping the dust(灰尘)"makes way for good luck.
A. But how can you do some spring-cleaning?
B. Putting some music on while cleaning is a way, too.
C. Why do people give everything a good clean in spring?
D. Chinese New Year starts with a spring-cleaning day called Sao Chen.
E. Throwing away old things can clear your mind and help you to relax.
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12、根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

Did you notice how nature sometimes repeats itself? Something that repeats is called a pattern. There are many patterns for you to study and learn.
Look around you. Patterns are everywhere. You may see bright and colorful patterns if you look at fish in the sea. In a bee's honeycomb, the six-sided shape is repeated many times. Some leaves always have five points on them.
Listening carefully, you will find a noisy world. Dogs bark, the rain falls and the wind blows. Are these patterns? Of course! Sounds that repeat are patterns. A cricket (蟋蟀) uses its wings to make repeated chirping (鸣啾叫) sounds. Do you know that a cricket's chirp changes with the temperature? The hotter it is, the more chirps a cricket will make.
Try to find out how living things grow around you. Seeds (种子) grow into plants. A butterfly begins life as an egg. Each living thing has its own pattern as it grows. When a human baby is born, it is small. With time, the baby learns to lift its head and learns to roll over. Finally, the baby learns to stand up and walk. This kind of pattern is called a pattern of development.
If something happens over and over, it, too, forms a pattern. For example, you get up at 7:00 every morning. You get dressed and then eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m. If you repeat this many times, it becomes a pattern. Having a music class every Monday is a pattern. So is going to school five days a week and having Saturday and Sunday off.
It seems as if the world is full of patterns. Just think-without patterns, the world would be much harder to study!
(1)、What makes the pattern in a bee's honeycomb?A、The shape. B、The color. C、The taste. D、The weight.(2)、What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A、Patterns you can see. B、Patterns you can hear. C、Patterns you can smell. D、Patterns you can touch.(3)、Which picture shows"a pattern of development"?A、
B、
C、
D、
(4)、What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 5 refer to?A、Getting up at 7:00 every morning. B、Eating breakfast at 7:30 a.m. C、Something happening over and over. D、Going to school five days a week.(5)、What is the writer's purpose in writing the text?A、To share knowledge of patterns. B、To discuss when patterns were found. C、To explain why patterns are beautiful. D、To show the difficulty of studying patterns. -
13、根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
"Why is the sky blue?""Why do we add sugar to food?""Why…?"
Everyone knew 10-year-old Ananya as"the question girl".
"Ananya, stop asking so many questions!" her teacher Mrs. Sharma would say. "Just accept things as they are," her grandmother told her. "She talks too much," her classmates avoided her.
Ananya felt lonely. Maybe everyone was right. Maybe asking questions was bad. But Ananya couldn't help it. She wanted to understand everything.
One day, Mr. Patel, a new science teacher, joined their school. In his first class, Ananya raised her hand, "Why do birds fly south?" The class complained(抱怨),"Not again!" But Mr. Patel smiled, "That's an excellent question! Who else wants to know why?" Ananya blinked(眨眼)in surprise. No teacher had ever said that before!
After class, Mr. Patel called Ananya aside. "Don't ever stop asking questions," he said. "Do you know what scientists do all day? They ask'why'. Every scientist was once a curious child." For the first time, Ananya didn't feel annoyed(烦恼的). She felt special.
Mr. Patel taught Ananya to find answers herself. "When you have a question, first try to find the answer. Read books. Watch carefully. Then, if you still don't understand, ask."
Ananya started visiting the library. She read books about science and nature. She started a"Question Notebook".

Her questions became better. Instead of"Why is the sky blue?" she asked"Why does the sky's color change during sunrise?" Teachers noticed. Ananya's questions now sparked interesting discussions.
When Ananya was twelve, she had a question: "Why do some street dogs sleep on the road at night?" She studied that for three months. Then she created a project showing temperature differences. It won first prize at school, then district, then national level!
Today, Ananya is 24 and studies environmental science. She still asks"why" all the time. She visits schools, talking to children."Never let anyone make you feel bad for being curious," she tells them.
(1)、Why did Ananya's classmates avoid her?A、Because she didn't like to talk with others. B、Because she kept asking so many questions. C、Because she always got into trouble with others. D、Because she couldn't answer teachers' questions.(2)、What does the underlined word"curious" mean in the text?A、Dealing with danger with courage. B、Showing a sense of humor. C、Wanting to know about something. D、Enjoying meeting new people.(3)、What did Mr. Patel do to help Ananya?A、He taught her some social skills. B、He created a project with her. C、He bought a lot of books for her. D、He encouraged her to ask wisely.(4)、Which of the following can be put in #?A、How I became a good student B、Why I had to take notes C、Where I found the real answer D、Who I made friends with(5)、What can be learned from the story?A、Every question is a door opening. B、Many hands make light work. C、Actions speak louder than words. D、Be thankful for what you have. -
14、根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
(1)、Which might be Tim's choice if he wants to do an outdoor activity?A、The climbing wall. B、The sports hall. C、The skateboarding park. D、The swimming pool.(2)、Which of the following is a proper time to get to the center for an activity?A、Monday 2:30 p. m. B、Tuesday 9:30 a. m. C、Thursday 7:00 a. m. D、Saturday 6:00 p. m.(3)、How much should a pair of twins(aged 15) pay for an afternoon session?A、£20. B、£25. C、£40. D、£50.(4)、What do we know from the text?A、Pets are allowed into the center. B、The center provides food for free. C、Coaches can help with football. D、The center will be closed when it rains.(5)、What is the best slogan(宣传语)for the center?A、If you are into it, read into it! B、Come prepared with your love of sports! C、Together, make the world better! D、Unlock the secrets of this beautiful planet! -
15、 Write an English composition in at least 55 words according to the given instructions
学校官网留言板出现这样一条信息:八年级的我们已经从小学毕业三年,曾经幼儿园或小学的挚友,各奔东西,联系少了,相见少了,这是不是就代表着友谊变淡了?你是该校学生李华,请做出留言回复,你在回复中必须:(1)明确答复他时间(time)和距离(distance)是否会影响友谊,简要说明原因。(2)联系自身具体事例,谈一谈你认为的真正的友谊(true friendship)。
注意:短文中不得出现姓名、校名等真实个人信息,否则不予评分。
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16、 任务型阅读
Have you ever been annoyed by a loud noise while studying for a big exam? That's what happened to the students at Shenzhen Bao'an Middle School. Some birds were singing loudly outside their windows, over and over again. As the Gaokao was coming soon, a student Xiao Le wrote a letter to the headmaster, asking if the school could take the bird's nest away to make it quiet.

The headmaster, Mr. Yuan Weixing, understood Xiao Le's worry. But instead of saying yes, he refused the request in an open letter.
In his letter, the headmaster said that nature has its own rhythm. The birds, called koels, were singing because it was their breeding (繁殖) season. He told Xiao Le in the letter, "The world is not for just one person. Learning to get along with others in the world is a necessary part of growing up." He suggested that Xiao Le could think of the bird songs as nature's own "white noise" or a special "concert". This could help him feel relaxed during study breaks.
Saying no to the request didn't mean doing nothing. The headmaster also took action to help. The school gave out earplugs to students who needed them. They also built new, man-made bird nests in a garden far from the classroom buildings to gently lead the birds away.
This story on the Internet became a hot topic among many people. They praised the headmaster for turning a noise problem into ____. Xiao Le later said he learned a lot. He realized the true meaning of coexistence (共存) — respecting nature and living in harmony with everything around us.
(1)、Answer the questions.Were the students at Shenzhen Bao'an Middle School annoyed by some birds?
(2)、What did Xiao Le want the school to do?(3)、In which way did the headmaster reply to Xiao Le?(4)、What does the underlined word "This" refer to in paragraph 3?(5)、Why did many people praise the headmaster?Because he wisely turned a noise problem into .
(6)、Task 2:There are some homeless cats in our neighbourhoods nowadays. Sometimes they may cause trouble. Please design two ways of "coexistence" to solve the problem. Write your answer in about 30 words.
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17、 完形填空
Does it matter if music is made by AI?
Last year, a band named Velvet Sundown broke through with hit songs and millions of online listeners. Photos showed the four members performing, driving, and eating together.1 , fans noticed there was very little about them online and thought that was strange. Soon, the 2 came out: not only Velvet Sundown's music but the band members were created by AI. Some fans were angry to find themselves cheated, while others didn't 3 , as they still enjoyed the music. This raises a big question: Does it matter if music is made by AI?
YES — Listeners should know up front!
Music is more than just sounds; it requires personal thoughts and feelings. This is why computer-made music feels less 4 . Also, AI models are trained to copy music created by artists. In the long run, it might 5 the value of real art. What's more, AI is developing so rapidly that it will soon be even 6 to tell what's human-made and what's not. Therefore, listeners should know clearly if the music is AI-made so that they can choose whether or not to listen to it.
NO — Only the experience counts.
As long as people like the music, it doesn't matter how it was 7 . What's important is the listening experience. If people can't even tell the music is made by AI, then it's just as good. In fact, AI 8 more people to create their own music, especially those who can't afford expensive instruments. Using technology in art is simply progress.
So, what do you think? Should AI music be labelled, or is the listening experience all that matters?
(1)A 、Therefore B 、However C 、Besides D 、Instead(2)A 、truth B 、account C 、complaint D 、discussion(3)A 、mind B 、afford C 、reply D 、survive(4)A 、relaxing B 、changeable C 、touching D 、fashionable(5)A 、show B 、explore C 、discover D 、destroy(6)A 、harder B 、safer C 、quicker D 、cheaper(7)A 、painted B 、produced C 、attracted D 、cancelled(8)A 、forces B 、begs C 、invites D 、encourages -
18、 阅读理解
Not long ago, the hottest trainers were like gold. People waited in long lines for hours, and rare pairs sold for crazy prices online. But look around now — the lines are gone, and those same "limited" trainers are often on sale. What happened to the trainer culture?
First, fashion moved on. Those heavy, colourful styles that were fashionable a few years ago have lost their shine. Today's popular designs are simpler and made for actual sports, not just for show.
Besides, companies flooded the market. In the past, brands would sell only a small number of limited-edition trainers to make them seem special. But recently, seeing the chance to make more money, they have pumped out their products, even bringing back old "rare" ones. When everyone can get a pair, the excitement disappears.
In addition, people's tastes changed. Trainer collectors are now turning to boots, loafers (乐福鞋) and sandals. Footwear companies are quickly following the trend, making their own shoes of these popular styles.
The result? The "trainer culture" is not as hot as before. The second-hand market for trading trainers is cooling fast. Some popular resale websites even had to shut down. As one expert said, "It now takes a truly special story — like one worn by a famous athlete — to ask for a high price".
In short, the trainer craze is not dead, but its culture has broken. The market is getting back to normal, and buyers are becoming more careful about what they really want to wear.
(1)、According to the text, how did people like trainers in the past?A、People thought trainers were only for sports. B、People were not interested in rare styles. C、People were crazy about "limited" trainers. D、People preferred to buy trainers online.(2)、Which of the following is NOT a reason why the trainer culture is cooling down?A、Old styles are out of fashion. B、There is no special story behind the trainers. C、Everyone can get a "limited" pair easily. D、People began to like other types of shoes.(3)、The "pumped out" in paragraph 3 means ____.A、carefully designed B、stopped making C、improved the quality of D、produced a lot of(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、The End of Hot Trainer Culture B、The Future of Footwear Companies C、How to Buy the Best-selling Trainers D、The Influence of Famous People on Trainer Sales(5)、In which part of a magazine can you most probably find this text?A、Arts & Culture. B、Fashion & Business. C、Research & Discoveries. D、Technology & Inventions. -
19、 阅读理解
Students
Clubs
Nancy:
We wear school uniforms every day, but sometimes I just want to wear something that feels like me. I wish I had a chance to figure out my own personal style.
Josh:
Seeing people help each other in the news makes me want to do something too. What can a student like me actually do? I want to be helpful if something ever happened here.
Luna:
I'd really like to buy my own things without always asking my parents. So I want to make some money by selling things I make, but I don't know how to start.
Monica:
I'm not in any of the "talented" groups. I just like noticing small, quiet changes around me, like how the trees move in the wind or the way rain makes lines on the window. I always wish I could keep those beautiful moments.
Justin:
I drive my parents crazy asking how every little thing works-drones, 3D printers, everything. I just really need to know what's inside and why it does that. Taking things apart is my favourite hobby.
A:
Art is everywhere! Learn to see the world like an artist. Teachers here will guide you to record daily beauty with your camera or turn feelings into colours and shapes.
B:
Feeling left out or that a friendship is changing? Join our circle. Share your stories, learn communication skills, and solve problems together. You're not alone.
C:
Want to give a hand in tough times? Join us to learn practical skills: basic first aid, how to organize a class donation, and ways to support others in need.
D:
Got a million questions? You belong here! Test ideas, build models from everyday materials, and turn your curiosity into cool projects. Start creating!
E:
Express yourself with the small stuff! We design cool pins, make fashionable socks, and pick unique hats and ties. Come and learn how details change your look.
F:
Ever dreamed of starting your own tiny business? Come and learn the basics of earning and customer service in a fun, low-risk way.
Task: Choose the most suitable school club from A to F for each student.
(1)、Nancy:(2)、Josh:(3)、Luna:(4)、Monica:(5)、Justin: -
20、 补全对话
Situation: Emma and Liam are visiting the history museum. They are chatting with Mr. Chen, a museum guide, in front of an exhibition about money.
Emma: Mr. Chen, these ancient coins are amazing! ? (询问材质)
Mr. Chen: Good question! The earliest ones were made of a gold-silver mix.
Liam: Cool! I read that some cultures even used huge stones as money. That was so inconvenient!
Mr. Chen: (Laughs) It certainly was! Therefore, people created paper money later. Do you know popular? (询问是否知道它为什么变得流行)
Emma: Was it much lighter?
Mr. Chen: That was one reason. But more importantly, it was much safer and easier to carry paper money over long distances.
Emma: I see. smart invention paper money was! (补全感叹句)
Liam: Today, with credit cards and smart phones, we hardly use cash. I wonder whether it will disappear completely one day.
Mr. Chen: That's the big question experts are debating! In fact, cash is still needed in many situations. There are good reasons to keep it, ? (反义疑问句)
Liam: I agree. It feels more real. Thanks, Mr. Chen!
Mr. Chen: My pleasure.