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1、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Scientists say they have found signs with the help of AI tools that elephants call each other by "names". "They have this ability to call certain members of their family with a special call," said Mickey Pardo, the professor of the study.
Elephants' loud calls might be their best-known sounds, but lower-pitched rumbles (低鸣声) are more meaningful, as they are used in many social situations. Elephant rumbles can be hard for human ears to tell apart, so the researchers used AI to study different elephant calls. To understand these rumbles, the researchers studied calls made by family groups of elephants in Kenya. Some elephants seemed to answer certain rumbles from other elephants, and the researchers put those sounds into their AI tool. "If the calls have something like a name, you should be able to find out who the call is for," Dr. Pardo said. The scientists found that their AI tool could tell which elephant a rumble was for.
The researchers also did fieldwork (野外考察) and played recordings of rumbles to elephants while filming how they moved. They found that elephants paid more attention when a call was for them than when it was for another elephant, lifting their ears and making their own low sounds in reply. These results clearly showed that elephants could tell whether a call was for them.
Other animals have also been found to call one another by what scientists have called "names." But those "names" are often copies of sounds that other animals make. African elephants, however, may be the first nonhuman animals shown to call one another by names using sounds that are not copied, more like the way humans use names.
Researchers say this finding is important because it shows how strong elephant social relationships are. "Social connection is very important to everything about elephants," one researcher said. Understanding elephant communication could also help people better protect these animals.
(1)、Why did the researchers turn to AI tools?A、To record elephants' loud calls. B、To study hard-to-tell rumbles. C、To find family groups in Kenya. D、To give elephants special names.(2)、What was the finding of the sound tests?A、Elephants stayed in groups. B、Elephants gave more answers. C、Elephants knew calls for them. D、Elephants followed every call.(3)、Why are the "names" of elephants special?A、Because they use copied names. B、Because they show strong feelings. C、Because they are easy to be heard. D、Because they work like human names.(4)、What does the study about elephants show?A、AI can name animals correctly. B、Animal calls might be studied better. C、Elephants need more human help. D、Elephants share close social connections. -
2、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Have you ever tried to change someone's mind during an online argument? You might think that if you provide enough facts and evidence (证据), the other person will finally agree with you. However, science shows that the opposite often happens. When people's ideas are questioned, they may become even more sure that they are right. This makes it difficult to discuss online.
Scientists have found that our brains treat our ideas as something important to protect. When someone challenges ideas we care about, such as our favorite football team or our ideas about healthy food, our brains feel a sense of danger. This means that when you tell someone they are wrong, their brain may enter a "defense mode" at once.
Human beings are social animals who always want to belong to a group. Our opinions often show which group we belong to, and if we say we are wrong, we may feel that we are going against our friends. Most people would rather be "wrong but together" with their team than be "right but alone".
Our brains also accept only the information we like. When we read news online, we usually look for stories that prove we are right and pay no attention to stories that show we may be wrong. Even if someone gives us clear facts, we may still find reasons to call them "not true" or "silly". This thinking habit makes it hard for us to see the whole truth, because we only see what we want to see.
So, how can we talk about different ideas without starting a "war" on the Internet? Experts suggest that we should try to build a "safe space" by showing respect first. If you want someone to listen to your ideas, you must make them feel that you are not their enemy. When people feel safe and respected, their brains will stop being in "defense mode," and only then can they truly start to think about different points of view.
(1)、What often happens when people's ideas are questioned online?A、They accept facts more easily. B、They hold ideas more strongly. C、They agree with others finally. D、They join online groups quickly.(2)、What does the underlined phrase "defense mode" in paragraph 2 mean?A、A wish to win arguments. B、A feeling of self-protection. C、A mood of refusing results. D、A way to question opinions.(3)、Which of the following makes online discussions difficult?A、Group pressure and thinking habits. B、Careful reading and clear facts. C、Proved reasons and the whole truth. D、Different views and safe space.(4)、What could be the best title of the passage?A、Why Do Online Talks Often Fail? B、How Do We Stop Online Arguments? C、How Do We Change Someone's Mind? D、Why Is It Hard to Change Minds Online? -
3、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
For a long time, the apartment building where I lived was quiet. Although we shared the same lift every day, none of us knew each other's names. We only looked at the floor numbers. We were neighbors behind locked doors, but almost strangers. Last winter, a wooden box in the lobby (大厅) changed that.
An old teacher, Mrs. Smith, put the box there with a sign: "Take what you need, leave what you can." On the first day, there were three bottles of honey inside. I thought it was only a small act of kindness and would not last long.
But the "Gift Box" soon became a bridge that connected everyone in the building. The honey disappeared and was replaced by children's books and a bag of apples. I once left an old umbrella there, and two days later, I found a note from Apartment 4B, "Thank you. My son and I used it on the way home from school. We got home dry." For the first time, 4B was not just a number, but a real person.
One Sunday night, a water pipe (水管) in my room broke. Feeling helpless, I ran down and left a message in the box. Minutes later, Mr. Lee from the fifth floor came with his tools. While fixing the pipe, he told me he had lived alone since his children moved away. "I used to think no one here needed me," he said. "We thought we were just exchanging things, but we are actually sharing the stories of our lives," he added.
The box is larger now, and it has taught us that a community is not just made of bricks and stones, but of the love that we share when we help each other. Now, when we meet in the lift, we look at each other and smile.
(1)、Why were the neighbors almost strangers at first?A、Because they only shared the same lift. B、Because they often stayed behind doors. C、Because they hardly ever communicated. D、Because they seldom met in the apartment.(2)、What does the writer mean by saying the box became a bridge?A、It held children's books. B、It kept the building quiet. C、It brought neighbors closer. D、It offered people convenience.(3)、Why does the writer mention the broken water pipe?A、To describe the writer's trouble. B、To show help among the neighbors. C、To explain the message in the box. D、To introduce Mr. Lee's fixing skills.(4)、What did the box finally bring to the neighbors?A、A habit of sharing stories. B、A lesson to build friendship. C、Honesty in the community. D、Love among the neighbors. -
4、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Welcome to "Green-Hub" Co-working Space (共享学习/办公空间)
"Green-Hub" is a shared study and work space for students and people who work online. It helps people study or work better.
Opening Hours
Mon.—Fri. 8:30 a.m.—10:00 p.m.
Sat.—Sun. 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
Note: Closed on public holidays.
Booking & Check-in
Online Booking: Users must book a seat on the "Green-Hub" app one day before they come.
Check-in: After you book successfully, you will get a QR code (二维码). Please scan (扫描) it at the front desk to enter.
If You Cannot Come: Please cancel your booking at least 2 hours before your start time.
Zone Rules
Quiet Zone (Zone A): No talking or phone calls. Please keep your phone and computer silent.
Communication Zone (Zone B): Group discussions are allowed here. Please keep your voice low.
Drinks Zone (Zone C): Free water and tea are provided. You may bring snacks, but hot food with strong smells is not allowed.
Service & Prices
Basic Member: $2 an hour. You can use high-speed Wi-Fi and a locker.
Monthly Member: $40 a month. You can use the space as long as you like and print up to 50 pages for free.
(1)、When can users go to Green-Hub?A、At 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. B、At 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. C、At 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. D、At 9:00 a.m. on a public holiday.(2)、What is the right order of entering Green-Hub?① Getting a QR code. ② Booking a seat online. ③ Scanning the QR code.
A、①→②→③ B、②→①→③ C、①→③→② D、②→③→①(3)、What is the main purpose of the text?A、To compare working spaces. B、To invite people to Green-Hub. C、To explain Green-Hub's user rules. D、To show Green-Hub's free service. -
5、听第十段对话,回答问题。(1)、Who is Mr. Lu?A、A science teacher. B、A famous scientist. C、A space researcher.(2)、Where will the first meeting take place?A、In the School Hall. B、In the Science Building. C、In the Space Club.(3)、When will the scientist's talk begin?A、At 5:00 p.m. B、At 5:15 p.m. C、At 5:30 p.m.(4)、What can you do at the first meeting?A、Visit science museum. B、Make a model space station. C、Learn about the latest space news.
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6、听第九段对话,回答问题。(1)、What books does the boy want?A、History books. B、Chinese books. C、English books.(2)、How many books can the boy borrow at a time?A、One. B、Two. C、Three.(3)、How can the boy keep the books longer?A、By coming to the desk. B、By making a phone call. C、By borrowing them online.
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7、听第八段,回答问题。(1)、What's wrong with Kangkang?A、He has a toothache. B、He has a headache. C、He has a fever.(2)、Why does Kangkang feel bad?A、Because he stayed up late. B、Because he played soccer a lot. C、Because he took his temperature.(3)、What's the girl's advice?A、Seeing a doctor. B、Going to bed early. C、Eating healthy food.
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8、听第七段对话,回答问题。(1)、What is Jenny's school planning?A、A trip to Canada. B、A trip to China. C、A trip to Singapore.(2)、Who will lead the trip?A、Jenny. B、Jenny's father. C、Ms. Martin.(3)、What will Jenny do next?A、Send an e-mail. B、Have a party. C、Listen to the news.
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9、听第六段对话,回答问题。(1)、What sports does Steve play?A、Basketball. B、Football. C、Volleyball.(2)、How often does Steve watch evening news?A、Never. B、Sometimes. C、Always.
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10、Where is the boy?A、At school. B、In the bank. C、In the market.
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11、How does Lisa go to school?A、By bus. B、By bike. C、On foot.
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12、What subject does Linda like best?A、Art. B、P.E. C、Music.
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13、What does Tina's friend look like?A、Tall with short hair. B、Tall with black hair. C、Short with black hair.
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14、听下面5段对话,回答第1—5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 in Guangzhou?
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15、在周末,你将有更多的时间为父母做一些力所能及的事情,比如为他们献上你亲手制作的奶昔。请你根据以下提示,描述一下草莓奶昔的制作过程。
提示:
1.将草莓切碎;
2.将草莓和冰淇淋以及牛奶放进搅拌器;
3.打开搅拌器;
4.将草莓奶昔倒入杯子中。
要求:
1.参考提示内容,可适当发挥;
2.语句通顺,意思连贯,书写工整;
3.文中不得出现任何真实信息;
4.词数:不少于60词。(开头已给出,但不计入总词数)
Do you know how to make a strawberry milk shake? Let me tell you.
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16、根据下面的对话情景,在每个空白处填入一个适当的句子,使对话的意思连贯、完整。
A: Hi, Li Ming. ?
B: I had liangpi for dinner. It tasted so delicious!
A: I don't know the food.?
B: Sure. It's a popular cold noodle dish. The noodles are mixed with a tasty sauce (调味汁).
A:?
B: Yes, there are. It usually has vegetables like cucumbers and carrots.
A: Sounds tasty. Is it difficult to make liangpi?
B: . The noodles are made from flour, and the sauce is easy to mix.
A: Why don't we make it ourselves? Then we can enjoy our own liangpi!
B: ! My mum is good at cooking. If we have problems, we can ask her for help.
A: That's great!
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17、阅读下面材料,从所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的一个最佳答案。
Food is interesting. It's also interesting that different food has different meanings in different countries.
Onions— In Egypt, many farmers use the onion as a symbol of truth (真理). When they have different ideas with each other, they often have an onion in their hands and put it up high to show the truth is in their hands. A town in Switzerland has the Onion Festival. It is on the fourth Monday of November. Food shops and restaurants make all kinds of onion food on that day.
Tomatoes— They are the"Number 1" food. They are a kind of vegetable and a kind of fruit. They are very helpful. They' re important to hamburgers and salad. They may taste bad if there are no tomatoes. In some countries of Europe, young men and women often pick tomatoes for each other when they are in love.
Carrots— We can usually see them in vegetable salad. In Netherlands, the carrot, onion and potato are country food. People in some countries call the carrot"Queen".
Potatoes— They have two other names—"apples in the forest" and"the second bread".
(1)、Why do people put an onion in their hands in Egypt?A、Because they often pick onions for each other. B、Because the onion is a symbol of truth there. C、Because the onion can bring people good luck. D、Because they want to use it to make fun of people.(2)、What does the underlined word"It" refer to (指代)?A、The town. B、The onion. C、The Onion Festival. D、The truth.(3)、What can we learn from the text?A、All the potatoes grew in the forest. B、Onions are the"Number 1" food. C、People in different countries always have the same taste. D、Different food has different meanings in different countries. -
18、阅读下面材料,从所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的一个最佳答案。
I usually make chicken and sausage(香肠) soup when it's"soup weather". The weather in Louisiana's winter is very cold. And soup is a great meal to warm us up.
Every cook has his or her own way. My husband says mine is just the way he likes. And my son has my soup for supper, and breakfast and lunch the next day, so that's good enough for me.
The key is finding a hen of about six or seven pounds. I always ask the vendor (摊贩) to cut it up for me because the bones are hard, and I don't have a heavy cleaver (肉刀).
First, I melt some butter in a big pot and brown the hen. Then I cook one onion, some celery (芹菜) and one green pepper in the pan. I cook them for seven or eight minutes. Next I add some sausage, the hen pieces and then enough water. After that, I let it simmer(煨) for 2.5 to 3 hours.
I ask my husband to taste it. When I ask him what it needs, he always says, "A spoon."
(1)、Which season is"soup weather" in?A、Spring. B、Summer. C、Autumn. D、Winter.(2)、What does the underlined word"melt" in Paragraph 4 mean?A、触摸 B、凝固 C、融化 D、丢失(3)、How long does the writer simmer the soup?A、For at least 120 minutes. B、For at least 150 minutes. C、For at least 180 minutes. D、For at least 200 minutes(4)、What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph?A、The writer thinks the soup is good enough. B、The husband can't find the spoon. C、The husband wants to have the great soup. D、The writer thinks it's difficult to make soup. -
19、阅读下面一篇短文,理解大意,然后从各小题的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案,使短文连贯完整。
Pizza is a kind of popular food. It1 from Italy. The pizza capital of the world is Naples. The world's first pizza 2 is still there. It3 in
1830. The best pizza of today has a(n)4 history. It was first made by a person named Raffaele Esposito 5 the 1880s. This pizza has the same6 as the Italian flag. The Italian flag is red, white and 7 . The pizza has red tomatoes, white cheese, and green herbs.
There are many different kinds of pizza today. We can8 chicken pizza, vegetable pizza, etc. in the restaurant. Some pizza has tomatoes, and some pizza9 tomatoes. Most pizza is round,10 some isn't. You can choose any kind you want.
(1)A 、come B 、comes C 、 have D 、 has(2)A 、 theater B 、 club C 、 train D 、 restaurant(3)A 、 opens B 、 turns on C 、 opened D 、 turned on(4)A 、 long B 、 short C 、 exeiting D 、 boring(5)A 、 on B 、 with C 、 in D 、 at(6)A 、 colors B 、 shape C 、 time D 、 recipe(7)A 、 black B 、 blue C 、 yellow D 、 green(8)A 、 order B 、 make C 、 do D 、 sell(9)A 、 has B 、 doesn't have C 、 is D 、 isn't(10)A 、 or B 、 so C 、 but D 、 because -
20、 Which of the sentences is correct?A、What a beautiful day it is! B、What beautiful day it is! C、What a beautiful day is it! D、How beautiful day it is!