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1、阅读理解
Most people know the ancient skill of joining wood without glue or nails(钉子),but few people know a special silver-making skill in China. It is called silver mortise and tenon(银器榫卯),a special folk skill popular among common workers in southern China,with a history of more than 500 years. The skill connects silver pieces with raised and hollow(凹陷的)parts instead of using glue or fire. Such a smart connection is the biggest advantage of this ancient skill. It gets the idea from the traditional wood-joining skill,showing the amazing creativity of ancient folk workers.
Different from common silver jewellery fixed by high temperature,this special skill never uses such ways. After being simply cut,silver pieces can be connected together without any glue. The finished silver products are smooth and steady(稳定的). They will not break easily even after many years of use. This clever design makes the silver works look simple but beautiful.
All the making steps are full of challenges. Workers must keep their hands steady and control every size correctly. Every cut needs to be exact,for even a tiny mistake will make the whole silver work fail to fit well. It usually takes several days or even weeks to finish one small silver piece,so great patience is certainly required.
In old times,local people liked these silver works because of their steady structure(结构)and simple beauty. People often made them into hand decorations and daily gifts for family members and friends. They were also widely used at important festivals. As modern silver-making ways became popular,this ancient skill gradually disappeared from people's daily life and was almost forgotten by the public.
Now some experienced folk workers try their best to protect and pass on this valuable skill. They not only make traditional silver works but also teach young learners patiently. More teenagers have begun to show interest in this treasure. This special skill shows the clever ideas of ancient folk workers. It also carries quiet traditional beauty and reminds people to value the treasure of traditional culture.
(1)、What is the special point of this silver-making skill?A、It uses sticky glue to join silver pieces. B、It puts parts together without hot fire. C、It is popular among common workers. D、It has a history of five thousand years.(2)、Why is it hard to finish this silver work?A、It must be finished in a short time. B、It must be fixed in high temperature. C、It needs steady hands and exact size control. D、It needs plenty of expensive silver materials.(3)、What is the best title for the passage?A、A traditional silver-making skill. B、A popular traditional silver product. C、Different uses of silver in old time. D、Different ways to make silver products. -
2、阅读理解
Ethan spent months trapped in a low mood after his art application ended in failure. He stayed alone in his grandmother's old house,seldom speaking to anyone and giving up his paintbrushes. Every corner of the house felt empty and cold,until one rainy afternoon,he noticed a weak ivy vine(常春藤)spreading over a broken windowsill.
"You are struggling(挣扎)to hold on,aren't you?"Grandma asked,standing behind him with a warm cup of tea.
Ethan looked emptily at the thin vine,its leaves shaking in the cold wind. "It looks helpless,just like me. It will die sooner or later. "
Grandma let out a soft smile. "Do not judge(判断)a plant simply by its weak appearance. Looks can be misleading. "
"What strength could it possibly have?"Ethan sighed,his voice filled with tiredness.
"Look closely," she whispered. "It never rushes to bloom(开花)or grow wildly. It sticks tightly to every tiny gap(缝隙),quietly waiting for its time. "
Ethan fell into silence. From that day on,he began to care for the vine. He cleaned dust off its leaves,changed its position to avoid the strong cold wind,and sat beside the window for hours,talking to the vine about his helplessness. He thought he was just keeping the weak plant alive.
One cold midnight,a strong rainstorm hit the house. Thunder came loudly and heavy rain beat…
The first thing he did the next morning was to check the ivy.
To his surprise,instead of breaking down,the vine stuck tighter over the windowsill. Its green leaves shone in the sunlight. fresh and lively.
Grandma stood against the door,watching him gently. "You thought you were saving this ivy,didn't you?"
"Isn't that the truth?"Ethan asked in doubt.
A soft smile spread across Grandma's face. "In all honesty,it is the ivy that is holding you together. It stays with you and makes you feel warm inside. You give it gentle care,yet it quietly cures your broken heart. Some connections are formed in silence,never spoken but deeply felt.
Ethan slowly picked up his dusty paintbrush and began to draw the little vine. He finally understood that true strength never shouts. Sometimes the quietest companions(陪伴)are the ones that hold our broken hearts together through hard times.
(1)、What can we know about Ethan at the beginning of the story?A、He hated the bad feelings of the old house. B、He was trapped in the endless art applications. C、He refused to accept his grandmother's advice. D、He felt unsatisfied with himself after his failure.(2)、What does the underlined sentence "it is the ivy that has been holding you together" mean?A、Ethan could not live without the ivy. B、The ivy quietly lifted Ethan's mood. C、Ethan needed the plant to decorate his room. D、The ivy reminded Ethan to keep working hard.(3)、Which of the following words can best describe Grandma?A、Wise and gentle. B、Funny and quiet. C、Kind and simple. D、Modest and strict.(4)、What is the main idea of the story?A、Failures can never decide a real value. B、Silence is the best way to deal with failures. C、A silent relationship can cheer each other up. D、Plants are much stronger than human beings. -
3、阅读理解
Most plants are green,grow in soil(土壤)and make food from sunlight. But some plants have special living ways. Here are three amazing plants in nature.
Venus Flytrap
The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant——it eats insects. It grows in wet,poor soil with few good things to eat. Since it cannot get enough nutrition(养分)from such poor conditions,the plant has to get food from insects. Its leaves look like little mouths with tiny hairs. When an insect touches the hairs,the leaf closes in less than a second. Then the plant slowly takes in food from the insect.
Mimosa Plant
Mimosa plant is also called the shy plant. It looks gentle and lovely with small feather-like leaves. The most interesting thing about the plant is its quick movement. When people touch its leaves,they close at once,and its thin branches(枝条)will hang down too. It does this to stay safe from animals and bad weather. After a few minutes,its leaves open again and get back as before.
Bristlecone Pine
Bristlecone pine is one of the oldest living plants on Earth. These ancient trees grow in cold and dry high mountains. They grow very slowly and look twisted(扭曲的)and simple. However,they have super strong energy and spirit. Many of them can live for more than 4,000 years. They can stand strong wind,cold weather and dry environment,and live through hundreds of hard seasons.
Nature is full of wonders. These three plants show how clever they are to live in the wild. They may look strange,but each has its own special way to survive.
(1)、Why does the Venus flytrap live on insects?A、It likes to eat small animals. B、It can't make food from sunlight. C、It wants to grow more quickly. D、It can't get enough food from soil.(2)、What do Venus flytrap and Mimosa have in common?A、They can shut parts fast when touched. B、They get away quickly from enemies. C、They can live through quite many years. D、They grow in cold and high mountains.(3)、What can we learn from the whole passage?A、Three plants fit environments to survive. B、Three plants change shapes to survive. C、Three plants live in the same wise way. D、Three plants grow in poor conditions. -
4、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
One sunny summer morning,I decided to go on a hike in the nearby mountains. The1 of nature always attracted me. It made me want to enjoy its different landscapes and get away from the noisy city life. This hiking trip seemed like the perfect chance.
As I started climbing up,the path was easy,with gentle slopes 斜坡 and beautiful wild flowers on either side. But soon,the path became2 to walk on. The rocks were extremely slippery 滑 ,and I had to be careful with each step. I began to doubt if I made the right decision.
I wanted to give up because the challenges ahead seemed scary,3 I saw a small house far away. As I reached the house,an old man appeared from inside. His face was4 with a warm smile. He invited me in and offered me a cup of hot tea.
We started chatting,and he told me about his life in the mountains. He chose this quiet life to5 from the noisy modern world. He added that every day here was a new6 of learning and self-discovery. His words encouraged me.
After leaving the house,I continued my hike with newfound7 The difficulties that seemed so terrible before now felt like just challenges. I finally reached the mountaintop and experienced the wonderful view.
Looking out at this fantastic sight,I realized that this hike was not just about reaching the top. It was about the8 I experienced,the challenges I went through,and the lessons I learned. It was a journey of self-discovery.
On my way back home,I felt9 different. I faced my challenges,persevered 坚持 through difficulties,and during the time,found a10 part of myself. This experience taught me that life is full of unexpected11 ,and it's in those moments that we truly grow. We should never shy away from stepping out of our comfort zone 舒适区 and12 the unknown and beyond. It is through these experiences that we can find the boundless beauty within life's journey.
(1)A 、 beauty B 、 secret C 、 noise D 、 strength(2)A 、 impossible B 、 difficult C 、 boring D 、 special(3)A 、 when B 、 while C 、 though D 、 after(4)A 、 covered B 、 filled C 、 satisfied D 、 mixed(5)A 、 borrow B 、 choose C 、 hide D 、 stop(6)A 、 way B 、 idea C 、 chance D 、 story(7)A 、 strength B 、 mind C 、 patience D 、 courage(8)A 、 rest B 、 result C 、 fear D 、 loss(9)A 、 hardly B 、 completely C 、 slightly D 、 slowly(10)A 、 usual B 、 basic C 、 weak D 、 hidden(11)A 、 habits B 、 news C 、 joys D 、 changes(12)A 、 explain B 、 describe C 、 explore D 、 build -
5、 —We will take part in the popular online talent show soon.
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6、 —I always have bad luck these days. I lost my bike and then I fell ill.
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7、 —Could you tell me____the machine to make it work?
—Sorry,I don't know. You can check the user guide for help.
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8、 If you read them carefully,you'll find this story is the____one of the two.A、more excited B、more exciting C、most excited D、most exciting
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9、 You won't be healthy____you keep exercising and have a balanced diet every day.A、as B、though C、if D、unless
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10、 —Which hobby should I take up in my free time?
—It____your own personal interest and spare time.
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11、 When you plan a summer trip,you____choose a beautiful seaside city if you would like to.A、may B、should C、must D、have to
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12、 I____in a small town with my parents for twenty years,but now I live in a seaside city.A、lived B、was living C、have lived D、will live
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13、 —____is it from your new home to the local city library?
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14、 The flowers grown in our school look fresher than____planted beside the busy street.A、one B、ones C、that D、those
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15、随着科技飞速发展,人工智能(AI)正在深刻改变我们的学习和生活。我校正在举办以"AI Changes Our Life"为主题的校园英语演讲活动。请你根据下方表格提示内容,撰写一篇英语演讲稿,阐述人工智能对生活的多方面影响,表达你的个人思考和观点。
How AI changes our life
Examples
help us study better
practise speaking English;…
help us stay healthy
make exercise plans;…
help us live easily
control things like lights at home;…
Your opinions (观点)
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Hello, everyone! As we all know, AI has greatly changed our life.
Thanks for listening!
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16、阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,回答问题,每题答案不超过8个单词。
You may have heard of the story of Nüwa fixing the sky. But have you ever thought why she needed to do so? According to Liezi, an ancient Chinese philosophical work, the reason was a fight between the two gods—Gonggong (共工) and Zhuanxu (颛顼). Gonggong is a water god. He once fought with Zhuanxu because he wanted to change the water policy to help irrigation (灌溉). However, he was about to lose. Gonggong got so angry that he used his head to break Mount Buzhou (不周山).
The mountain was very important because it held up the sky in the northwest. When it broke, many things in nature changed. The sky leaned (倾斜) down toward the northwest, bringing disasters to people. Nüwa felt sorry for them, so she used stones to fix the sky.
Mount Buzhou appears in many Chinese stories. It first appeared in The Classic of Mountains and Seas(《山海经》): "Beyond the northwest sea, in the farthest corner of the wilderness, there is a broken mountain called ‘Buzhou' (meaning unclosed)". The text tells us where it is and why it's called Buzhou. Other stories describe the place as cold and snowy, making it very difficult for people to get there.
Today, the stories are still popular. People can see Mount Buzhou in poems, games and popular fantasy dramas (仙侠剧). It also shows people's hope to learn about the unknown world and adds a mysterious touch to these stories.
(1)、What is Gonggong?(2)、Why did Gonggong fight with Zhuanxu?(3)、What did Mount Buzhou hold up?(4)、Is it easy for people to get to Buzhou?(5)、According to the last paragraph, what do you think of the stories of Buzhou today? -
17、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Success is often thought to be the opposite failure. To teenagers, it is the achievement of a goal or completion of something they really need, such as good grades and the ability to get on (good) with their classmates. Some schools used to agree with most parents who measured (判定) success according to grades, now they pay more attention to moral (道德的) education and character-building to make sure teenagers succeed in (build)human relationships.Schools give (chance) to students to find their hidden ability so that they can enjoy some forms of success. For example, those are not so good at speaking skills are encouraged (take) part in speech competitions while those who are interested in arts are expected to perform in front of classmates.
Teachers and parents often tell (we) that success is not easy to achieve. It lies in hard work. Great efforts have to be put into project work. Another good quality is sense of responsibility (责任). Teenagers should always remember what they have to do.
Moreover, self-motivation (自我激励) is another quality to be developed. Self-motivated teenagers will have (strong) will (决心) than others, try their best in all kinds of tasks and finally get to enjoy a sense of achievement.
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18、阅读下面短文,从方框中选用恰当的单词或短语填空(每个单词或短语只能用一次)。
paid for preparing they my the other day
These days, I am for my running competition, but I haven't got any sports clothes yet. On my way home, I happened to enter a nice clothes shop , which sold all kinds of sports clothes. The shopkeeper smiled at me happily and helped pick clothes and shoes for me. I tried them on carefully and found that fitted me well. At last, I them. I am sure I will try best to finish the competition next week.
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19、阅读下面对话,从方框中选用恰当的单词或短语填空(每个单词或短语只能用一次)。
join whole to read weekend all
Daniel: What do you plan to do for the ?
Millie: I'd like to go to the library some books.
Daniel: Sounds interesting! Can I you?
Millie: Sure! We can look through kinds of books there.
Daniel: OK. Good books can open up a new world to us.
Millie: Yes. Reading is always a wonderful time.
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20、阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Have you ever wondered what your pets are feeling? When your dog wags (摇摆) its tail, does that mean it is happy?
The app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze (分析) cats' and dogs' facial expressions. It can show the five most common feelings—happy, angry, neutral (中性), sad and scared.
The key technology that they use in the app is facial recognition, a common use of AI. We can access our mobile phones or enter train stations with facial recognition readers. But this is the first time that the tech has been used with animals.
The app's AI was first taught to recognize pictures of animals. Then, it was trained to recognize the facial features (特征) of cats and dogs. For example, if a dog tightens up its eyes and mouth while changing the position of its ears, this means the dog is scared. To master this skill, the AI program "saw" and "read" thousands of example images.
The researchers are confident in the app because it has been tested many times. Interestingly, they found that cats are harder to understand than dogs. In the future, the app might also be able to analyze a pet's body to make its results more reliable (可靠的).
A. Researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia developed the app.
B. A new app called Happy Pets can tell you what's going on.
C. Then it can tell you what breed (品种) your pet is and how it is feeling.
D. How much can we trust the results?
E. Where can we find the app?
F. Next came an important step—teaching AI to tell feelings based on certain facial features.