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My name is Jake Reynolds. That year, I was a junior at a high school. I was known for my good grades and honesty, but I encountered a situation that would test my integrity in ways I hadn't imagined.

It all started with Mr. Lawson's history class. We had been assigned a major essay on the impacts of World War II, which would account for a significant part of our final grade. The essay was due in two weeks, and I had been tirelessly working on it, staying up late to ensure my research was thorough and my arguments were well organized.

The day before the essay was due, my computer crashed. I panicked as I realized I had lost almost all of my work. I had saved some drafts on a cloud service, but they were outdated and incomplete. It seemed impossible to start over. At that moment, desperation clouded my judgment.

As I sat at my desk, trying to figure out what I could do, my friend Daniel knocked on my door. He was also struggling with his essay and knew I had been working hard on mine. Noticing my worry, he asked if I needed help. I hesitated, but ultimately admitted what had happened.

Daniel looked thoughtful, "You know, I heard about a website that offers ready-made essays. It could be a good idea to try it if you really need to."

The idea seemed like a lifeline. I knew it was wrong, but the pressure was mounting, and I felt cornered. After a moment's hesitation, I decided to use the website. I quickly purchased an essay, changed it slightly to make it fit the assignment, and submitted it. I felt a sense of relief, but it was short-lived.

The next morning, Mr. Lawson announced that the essays would be graded using plagiarism (剽窃) detection software. My heart sank, and I knew it wouldn't take long for the software to catch it.

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By the afternoon, my fears were confirmed.

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Seeing my reflection report, Mr. Lawson asked me to rewrite the essay.

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（1）人工智能在你生活中的应用实例；

（2）人工智能带来的问题；

（3）人类与人工智能和谐共处的建议。

注意：

（1）词数80左右；

（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Living with AI

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As a Chinese-German student at Tsinghua University, I thought I had already had a (well) grasp of both Chinese culture and modernization. Yet, my recent visit to Suzhou gave me a fresh perspective (视角) on tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously in this city.

As one of the destinations of the "Go Jiangsu" program, we (visit) the Yao Jianping Embroidery Art Gallery. Before this encounter, my (interact) with Suzhou silk embroidery was limited online images. So, at the art gallery, I was shocked by the fact that it is not made with machines.

Wandering along the Pingjiang Road at night was an even more striking experience. Bathed in the modern lighting and (taste) the delicious local food along the ancient street, I tried my best (picture) the lives of those who lived here thousands of years ago. (it) unique charm kept reminding me that modernization didn't have to mean abandoning tradition

This trip was much more than a simple travel experience. It was also enriching experience for the soul. Through personal (encounter), I gained a deeper appreciation for China's culture and progress.

When I pulled into the store parking lot, I4 a homeless man and his dog near the entrance. He held a cardboard sign asking for help, but cars kept driving past him. Out of5, I stopped, gave him some money, and then went inside for a new coat.

As I was about to6, I saw that he was still there. I drove back, got out of my car, and7 him. He was younger than I had expected, with long hair but8 eyes. Although his clothes were9, his behavior was calm and hopeful. His dog looked10, too.

I handed him some extra cash and offered him my old coat, explaining the11 problem. He smiled gratefully and said he was sure someone would12 it. When I asked if there was anything else he needed, he simply replied, "Prayers." I shook his hand and promised to13 him in my thoughts.

From this encounter, I learned three lessons: even in14, people can remain kind; every act of generosity matters; and we all15 through life toward the same destination. It is best to travel with a caring heart, a positive attitude, and a friendly smile.

Want to boost your self-confidence, feel more empowered, and take charge of your life? By embracing a bold mindset, you will unlock greater confidence, resilience, and control over your life. Here are some valuable tips to help you discover your passions and strengths, while overcoming your fears.

Stop hesitating and take action to build your self-confidence.

Is there something you've been wanting or trying to do, but can't seem to get the courage up?. Taking the first small step towards trying something new can give you the energy to keep going. Whenever you' re feeling unsure in interactions with others, swallow your pride and make the first move!

Do the unexpected and get out of your comfort zone.

Doing something new and unexpected might make you feel uneasy or afraid.. Instead, embrace the newness of a skill, trust your ability to adapt and don't be afraid to be yourself. Remember, taking a risk like learning a new skill isn't the same as making impulsive (冲动的) decisions. To avoid regrets, make choices and take actions reflecting your values.

Pretend you' re already bold.

Your bold inspiration doesn't have to be real. You could even think of a character from a movie or book who's daring and brave. Then, imagine their boldness in your life. If you already know someone bold, imagine how they'd act. Studies show your mood can be affected by your behavior.

While there's power in taking on something new or trying to get what you want, there's also the chance you may fail. Embrace the failure. It's not the opposite of success, it's a necessary component. Without the risk of failure, you don't have the opportunity for success.

Being bold lets you oxford, embrace, and take charge of your life.
 

A. Accept any outcome.

B. Don't give in to those feelings!

C. Take small steps to reach your goals.

D. Stop thinking and actually do something.

E. "Fake it until you make it" has some truth to it!

F. Part of being bold involves staying calm and focused.

G. Developing a bold personality is a skill you can practice.

Well into the 20th century, most Europeans worked on farms and they mistakenly blamed foreign competition for their suffering. Their protests eventually led to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff (关税) Act (SHTA) that started a global trade war that lasted for decades.

At that time, the economic damage from SHTA turned out to be relatively small. For example, at that time, international trade accounted for only 9 percent of America's GDP.

However, the law proved very harmful in the long term, by damaging the political and moral foundations of international trade that John Stuart Mill had described more than a century earlier: "International trade first taught nations to see with goodwill the wealth and progress of one another. Before that, citizens and political leaders usually wished all countries weak, poor, and ill-governed but their own. After that, they learned to see in other countries' wealth and progress a direct source of wealth and progress to their own country."

After the Second World War, political leaders finally understood the importance of dismantling (拆除) the previous decades' tariff walls and succeeded in establishing today's global order that drove the worldwide tariff average of nearly 30 percent in 1945 down to about 5 percent today.

Economic historians have long known that free international trade does not lift all boats. Its benefits may not be equally enjoyed by all, but its costs, as experienced by European farmers in the 19th century and by American factory workers today, are concentrated and severe. Even so, the broad benefits of free trade far outweigh the concentrated harms.

It's certainly true that AI is a wonderful new tool dramatically transforming human life. AI is getting faster and better at spotting patterns in complicated information. This helps it guess what might happen next-like predicting what a customer will buy, the next word in a sentence, a sound in spoken language, or many other tasks. AI can answer specific complex questions or perform complex calculations at a rate impossible for the human mind to comprehend, let alone compete with. It can also create images and speeches which not only imitate reality but surpass it to meet programmed standards of excellence.

However, although these may be helpful to adults seeking to improve productivity, it is necessary to follow G. K. Chesterton's advice that children should not be controlled by educational projects and ideas without scientific proof. Allowing students to avoid traditional learning methods with AI will have uncertain and potentially harmful results. The same could be true of educators' dependence on AI for student assessment and lesson planning. In education at least, it is quite possible that AI will work against natural human development and provide not a short cut to human formation but a short circuit.

Despite AI's influence, traditional learning and writing assignments are crucial for promoting learning and cognitive development. Homework, similar to music practice, teaches discipline and skills essential for personal growth and future success. Deceptive (欺骗性的) practices harm genuine learning, spoiling students' competitiveness in an AI-dominated job market. Reliance on AI-generated content weakens critical thinking and creativity, damaging students' intellectual growth. Moreover, it devalues the role of teachers in guiding students' development. In contrast, real engagement with homework cultivates invaluable human qualities essential in an AI-driven world, ensuring students' competitive advantage and overall development.

The idea of spending time abroad hadn't occurred to me until my advisor suggested it during my first year. With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland. To receive the fellowship, I first had to find a lab to host me, and neither I nor my advisor had any connections to Poland.

Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled. I suddenly felt the possibilities for my research career were endless and global.

I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures. For example, much of the funding in Poland is awarded to teams rather than individuals. The system promotes cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) cooperations across the country, which in turn shapes how scientists design and carry out studies.

I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically. Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day.

My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I gained the confidence to navigate my research in new directions that I might have otherwise boxed myself out of.

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I couldn't forget the way I was frozen in front of the class today. My teacher, Mr. Liu had divided the class into groups to do speeches. Today was my turn. However, my hands shook so badly that I couldn't read my notes. My voice became softer even to silence. Mr. Liu kindly ended my part of speech even though I clearly didn't finish. He also asked me to stay after class for a moment.

"Betty, I know you are shy, but you worked so hard on this project. I'd hate to see you give up on yourself." Mr. Liu said, "If I give you another chance until tomorrow, do you think you can find courage?" I nodded, grateful for the chance. I went as quickly as I could to my next class, keeping my head down and hoping the school day would end soon.

When I reached home that afternoon, I could see an inviting light coming from the kitchen windows. Mum was baking(烘焙). She studied my face as I came into the kitchen. "What's wrong, Betty?"

Tears shone in my eyes. I told her the whole story. Mum was silent for a moment with her hands busy with the cake. "Why is it that you can talk to me about anything and everything but you can't talk to your class?" Mum asked. She set the time right and then said, "Let me show you something."

I followed her to the bedroom. There she showed me a book filled with pictures. In it there was a blue ribbon(丝带) that said "First Place" and a picture of herself when she was very young, standing with her parents.

"I won it for public speaking. I started the school year as the shyest girl on the speech team, but I ended the year as the blue ribbon winner. It wasn't easy at first—not sure of myself at all. I worked hard, and mostly I faced my tears. You just need to find your courage."

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Hearing Mum's words, I stared at the valuable blue ribbon, lost in thought.

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The next day I walked to the front of the classroom to give my speech.

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①你们班同学的看法；

②你的看法；

③你的建议。

注意：

1.词数80左右(开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数)；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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A mother and a baby camel were lying around. (sudden), the baby camel asked, "Mother, may I ask you some questions?" The mother said, "Sure! Why son, is there something bothering you?" Baby said, "Why do camels have humps (驼峰)?" The mother said,"Well son, we are desert (animal), we need the humps (store) water and we are known to survive without water."

Baby said, "Okay, then why are our legs long and our feet rounded?" The mother said, "Son, obviously they are meant walking in the desert. You know with these legs I can move around the desert (well) than anyone does!" Baby said, "Okay, then why are our eyelashes (睫毛) long? Sometimes it bothers (I) sight." Mother with pride said, "My son, those long thick eyelashes are your protective cover, help to protect your eyes from the desert sand and wind."

After (think), Baby said, "I see. So the hump is to store water when we are in the desert, the legs are for walking through the desert and these eyelashes protect my eyes from the desert, but why don't we live in zoo!?"

Moral: Skills, knowledge, abilities and experiences (be) only useful if you are at the right place.

Floodwater can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes (蚊子) which carry diseases. You should avoid floodwater whenever possible. Here are practical safety tips：

Avoid flooded areas.

Do not drive, walk or swim through floodwaters. It can be difficult to judge the depth of the water, and unknown dangers may be hidden by it.

Clean and disinfect (消毒) items that have touched floodwater.

Taking a dual approach to cleaning up after a flood is crucial. Cleaners remove dirt and grime, and disinfectants stop the growth of bacteria carried in floodwater. If you are cleaning areas that have mold growing, it's also recommended to wear a N95 mask.

Make sure the food you eat are clean.

Don't eat food that may have come into contact with floodwater. Even if the food is packaged, it could have been exposed to bacteria from the floodwater.

Polluted water can contain bacteria and cause serious infections. Follow water safety advisories to boil water before drinking or use bottled water. If needed, bring water to a rolling boil for one full minute to kill water­borne bacteria.

Never expose an open wound to floodwater.

During flood cleanup, there's a risk of developing cuts, open wounds or blisters, which could increase the risk of infection. Apply an antibiotic ointment (药膏) and cover it with a waterproof bandage.

Wash your hands often and thoroughly.

If you've come into contact with floodwater or objects that have touched floodwater, it's vital to clean your hands with soap and water or alcohol­based hand sanitizer (消毒剂)．

A. Make sure drinking water is safe.

B. Clean wounds with soap and clean water.

C. Don't allow children to play in or near floodwaters.

D. Watch for symptoms like stomach upset and fever.

E. Wear proper safety equipment like gloves and eye protection while cleaning.

F. It also may contain harmful substances from agricultural runoff.

G. Prepare an emergency kit stocked with water, food, and flashlights.

Scientists have discovered a new kind of invisible ink. It is called water. All you need for this secret-messaging ink to work is to write with it on a super-hi-tech piece of paper coated with special chemicals. Shine a UV light on the coated paper and the water message becomes visible.

When the message has been read and needs to be hidden again, get out your hairdryer, and blow some warm air on the paper. Then the message will be erased and the paper can be reused, which keeps costs low.

The chemicals on the paper take in and give off light. The scientists found that putting water on the paper broke up the structure of the chemicals it was coated with. The water writing showed up darker than the surrounding paper under UV light.

Using hot air from a hairdryer for 15-30 seconds, you were able to reuse the special paper as many as 30 times because the heat reorganized the chemical structure of the paper coating. Without the heat from a hairdryer, the message stayed visible for up to three months.

The invention was made by a group of scientists in China, led by Qiang Zhao of the Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

The first step is making some choices. What sort of plants do you like? What do you want to grow? Many people have flower gardens. People grow these gardens for the way that they look. They are pretty to look at. Flowers can have many shapes and many colors. Other people grow food in their gardens. They grow fruits and vegetables. These gardens are helpful. Some people like both types of gardens, so they have flowers and food.

After you choose the type of garden you want, you'll need a good location for it. The best place for a small garden is in a yard. One of the most important things to look for is sun. Always put your garden in a sunny spot. You should also put your garden in a place that is easy to get to. And you will want to put flowers in a place where everyone can see them.

Each kind of plant is different. Once you choose the plants you want, you have to learn a little about them. Some plants grow best in spring. Others should be planted in summer. A few plants grow all year long. Choose when you will do your planting. Then choose the best plants to grow.

I'm sure you will enjoy your garden. Gardens can be very pretty. What's nicer than seeing bright flowers all around you? You can also grow many kinds of great foods. Some people say food they grow themselves tastes better. Best of all, gardens are just plain fun.

Today, one girl came and sat down. I started with how we usually do. She can speak but cannot hear and lip-read. I asked one question, and she went on for 10 minutes straight, and in Tamil (泰米尔语). I understood a couple of words here and there, so I understood that she was not saying anything connected with what I asked. I just kept on listening to her without speaking a word. This went on for an hour and a half! Then, after a long pause, I told her to get back on track with another question. And then she shared for another half an hour straight! The whole time I was just looking in her eyes which would go here and there but come back to me. In the end, I just got up and hugged her and she was smiling wider.

Then I invited her to have juice with me. She said yes. What put me in a state of fear was realizing, just a few minutes later, that treating my new friend to some juice was the first celebration of my very first salary! A month ago, I started my first job, and what a blessing to have this important moment in my life be rooted in generosity.

Get adventurous this summer! Each week has a new theme to keep you busy as you develop new skills, explore nature, and meet new friends.

It seemed like the semester was dragging by at the middle school where I taught English as a Second Language. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. I explained that it didn't matter if she understood enough English to know what he was reading.

Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He exclaimed, "My mom can't cook dinner!" Then he sobbed long and hard. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me, through his tears, that his mom was only able to cry in her bed when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had an abscessed (脓肿的) tooth and was in unbearable pain. He explained that they didn't have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no insurance and no way for her to go to a dentist. This child's heart was broken for his mom.

I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. As I taught my afternoon classes, I kept asking myself how I could help this student who was hurting so badly because his mother was hurting. How could I help his mother when we didn't even speak the same language? I realized it was no wonder he couldn't focus on reading with all that was going on in his young life.

The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo's mother asking if she would like me to help her. Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends, asking if anyone would give me some advice.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my help.

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After her pain was relieved, she could soon return to her role as a mom.

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1. 乐意帮助；

2. 具体建议；

3. 表达祝愿。 注意：

1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Emma,

I'm delighted to know you're interested in tradional Chinese painting.

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Yours,

Li Hua

The digital age has brought about a significant transformation in the way we communicate. (promote) by the rapid development of mobile devices and social media platforms, instant communication has become the norm. However, with this convenience comes new set of challenges.

Take the case of language evolution (演变), for instance. Abbreviations and emojis, which are widely used in digital communication, (change) the way we write and speak so far. These new forms of expression allow us to convey our thoughts quickly and effectively in the digital field. For example, "LOL" (stand) for "laugh out loud" has become a common way to express (amuse) in online conversations.

Moreover, the over-reliance on digital communication (tool) has affected our face-to-face communication skills. Many people find difficult to maintain eye contact or engage in a meaningful conversation without the aid of their smartphones. This phenomenon is particularly concerning among the younger generation, are growing up in a digital-first environment.

Added to this, the digital world is full of misinformation. In the era of "false news" and "alternative facts," it has become (extreme) important for users to be able to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources. Without proper media literacy, we are likely (mislead) by false information, which can have serious consequences in our personal and social lives.