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1、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Two decades ago,Babar was one of the few children attending school.The school was free,but few families could afford the books, 1 and ride there.
When he arrived home,his friends—who had been made to do farmwork or housework all day—were2 to know what Babar had learned.Seeing children his age or younger either working or just 3 with nothing to do,Babar thought that they 4 to study like him, so he decided to give them that5 .
Every afternoon after that Babar6 lessons under a tree in his backyard,7 his "students"exactly what he had learned in school that day."Of course,with most of them I had to start with the alphabet(字母表),"he says."But I would still 8 what I had learned in school with what they knew,so they would grasp the9 of that lesson easily."
A lack of reading and writing material was a problem,so Babar10 a writing board out of an old door sheet,and used old newspapers as reading material.Initially,he11 for broken chalk pieces from his12 at school,but when they realized what he was doing, they13 gave him new boxes of chalk.
After 20 years Babar has moved on from teaching14 under a tree.Now he plans to15 free schools across the country.
(1)A 、blackboards B 、uniforms C 、courses D 、taxes(2)A 、content B 、hesitant C 、eager D 、fortunate(3)A 、running off B 、hanging around C 、settling down D 、pulling over(4)A 、deserved B 、hated C 、rushed D 、aimed(5)A 、application B 、expense C 、commitment D 、opportunity(6)A 、reserved B 、selected C 、ordered D 、held(7)A 、educating B 、giving C 、returning D 、writing(8)A 、fill B 、connect C 、exchange D 、mix(9)A 、sign B 、book C 、core D 、note(10)A 、fashioned B 、carved C 、grew D 、dug(11)A 、asked B 、paid C 、sent D 、searched(12)A 、students B 、partners C 、teachers D 、presidents(13)A 、madly B 、gladly C 、fully D 、wisely(14)A 、guys B 、classmates C 、adults D 、friends(15)A 、witness B 、rent C 、investigate D 、run -
2、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两 项为多余选项。
How to Make a Marathon Feel Easier
Marathon runners get to influence their effort-based decision making in two ways:firstly by increasing their motivation and,once that is maxed out,by reducing perception of effort, which can be better thought of as"making it feel easier" . But here are some techniques to make that marathon feel more achievable.
Studies have found if we learn to accept unpleasant feelings as something that must besuffered,we perform better and our perception of effort reduces.Before a marathon we do this by"preparing ourselves"for the discomfort ahead.The aim is not to make it too scary but try to control or resist the fears.
You have a long day in front of you,so you may as well try to enjoy it.You can distract yourself from the miles ahead by looking for things to make you smile. Anything that gives you a relief from the discomfort in your body is fair game.
Chunking is a technique where you break down the distance into bits that feel much more manageable and have a goal or a treat for each one.You can chunk into distance, landmarks,places you'll see supporters or based on nutrition consumption.
Finally,keeping in mind your technique,create your instructional secret,which is the short phrase you repeatin your head to remind your body how you run at your best.Mine is"head up"but yours mightbe about your body position,placement or technique.So,head up into your marathon,smile when it gets tricky and pick a tool to make it feel easier.
A.Keep your head up,look forward and run.
B.You can do it each time you pass a drinks station.
C.Accept the fact that you are doing something difficult.
D.Realizing you have dozens of miles to run can be fearful.
E.They can be the best supporter signs,or your favorite costumes
F.It is often the phrase a coach would remind you about in a training session.
G.Motivation is usually easy to find but perception of effort needs more thought.
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When stressed out,many of us turn to junk food like deep-fried food for comfort.But a new research suggests this strategy may backfire.The study found that in animals,a high-fat diet disrupts resident gut bacteria( 肠 道 细 菌 ) ,changes behavior and,through a complex pathway connecting the gut to the brain,influences brain chemicals in ways that fuel anxiety.
"Everyone knows that these are not healthy foods,but we tend to think about them strictly in terms of a little weight gain,"said lead author Christopher Lowry,a professor of integrative physiology at CU Boulder."If you understand that they also impact your brain in a way that can promote anxiety,that makes the risk even higher."
Lowry's team divided mice into two groups:Half got a standard diet of about 11%fat for nine weeks;the others got a high-fat diet of 45%fat,consisting mostly of fat from animal products.The typical American diet is about 36%fat,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
When compared to the control group,the group eating a high-fat diet,not surprisingly, gained weight.But the animals also showed significantly less diversity of gut bacteria. Generally speaking,more bacterial diversity is associated with better health,Lowry explained.
The high-fat diet group also showed higher expression of three genes(基因)(tph2,htrla,and slcba4)involved in production and signaling of the brain chemical called serotonin— particularly in a region of the central part of the brain known as the dorsal raphe nucleus cDRD,which is associated with stress and anxiety.While serotonin is often billed as a"feel- good brain chemical",Lowry notes that certain subsets of serotonin neurons(神经元)can, when activated,touch off anxiety-like responses in animals.Especially,heightened expression of tph2 in the cDRD has been associated with mood disorders in humans.
"To think that just a high-fat diet could change expression of these genes in the brain is extraordinary,"said Lowry."The high-fat group essentially had a high anxiety state in their brain."However,Lowry stresses that not all fats are bad,and that healthy fats like those
found in fish,nuts and seeds can be good for the brain
(1)、What is the new finding?A、Junk food leads to overweight B、High-fat food brings bad moods. C、Brain chemicals cause anxiety D、Gut bacteria benefit brain health.(2)、What does the underlined word"disrupts"in paragraph 1 mean?A、Upsets. B、Facilitates. C、Loosens. D、Generates.(3)、How were the mice eating a high-fat diet by contrast with the control group?A、They looked more anxious B、They lost much more weight. C、They suffered mood disorders. D、They lacked gut bacteria variety.(4)、What does Lowry agree with?A、Every fat is harmful. B、Fish fat is harmless. C、Stress comes from fat. D、Some fats are good. -
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As AI develops,it becomes challenging to distinguish between its content and human-created work.Before comparing both,it's good to know about the Perplexity &Burstiness of a text.
Perplexity is a measurement used to evaluate the performance of language models in predicting the next word in a group of words.It measures how well the model can estimate the
probability of a word occurring based on the previous context.A lower perplexity score indicates better predictability and understanding of the language,while a higher perplexity score suggests a higher degree of uncertainty and less accurate predictions.The human mind is so complex compared to current AI models that human-written text has high perplexity compared to AI-generated text.
Examples:
High Perplexity:"The teapot sang an opera of hot,wheeling tea,every steamy note a symphony of flavor."
Low Perplexity:"I poured hot water into the teapot,and a fresh smell filled the room." Burstiness refers to the variation in the length and structure of sentences within a piece of content.It measures the degree of diversity and unpredictability in the arrangement of sentences.Human writing often exhibits bursts and lulls(间歇),with a mix of long and short sentences,while AI-generated content tends to have a more uniform and regular pattern.
Higher burstiness indicates greater creativity,spontaneity( 自 发 性 ) ,and engagement in writing,while lower burstiness reflects a more robotic and monotonous(单调的)style.Just like the perplexity score,human-written content usually has a high burstiness score.
Examples:
High Burstiness:"The alarm screamed.Feet hit the floor.The tea kettle whistled.Steam streamed.Heart pounded.The world,awake."
Low Burstiness:"In the peaceful morning,the alarm clock's soft ring greeted a new day. I walked to the kitchen,my steps light and unhurried.The tea kettle whistled its gentle song, a comforting tune that harmonized with the steam's soft whisper."
Here,I wrote a passage on the"Importance of lifelong learning"myself and also asked ChatGPT to do the same to compare better AI-generated and human-written text.
(1)、What do Perplexity &Burstiness probably serve as?A、Complexities of a language. B、Criteria on features of a text. C、Phenomena of language varieties D、References in generating a text.(2)、What are the characteristics of an AI-generated text?A、Low perplexity and low burstiness B、High perplexity and low burstiness. C、Low perplexity and high burstiness. D、High perplexity and high burstiness(3)、Which of the writing ways below does the author skip when developing the article?A、Quoting sayings. B、Showing examples. C、Giving definitions. D、Making comparisons.(4)、What will be probably talked about next?A、Some essays from ChatGPT. B、An illustration for differences C、An example of the writer's own. D、Analyses of lifelong learning. -
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As a college professor,I am required to hold an office hour before my lecture.These office hours are optional and tend to be busier at the beginning and end of a semester(学期).
In the middle,they can become quiet.A few years ago I was given a flute(长笛)as a gift,so I decided that I would use my quiet office hours to practice this new instrument.The experience brought unexpected insights into performance anxiety.
I held my office hour in the near-empty lecture hall,one hour before the class began.The hall was open to any student who wished to talk with me about coursework or to take a seat and quietly read before the lecture began.I would assemble( 组 装 )my flute,open my lesson book,and begin working on the instrument I had never played before.I also followed online video lessons—all done in front of a few students who would come early to class.
I would begin playing long tones,closing my eyes and "forgetting"that anyone was in the room with me.I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others.Had I been playing my main instrument,I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received.However,in this setting,it was clear that I was an absolute beginner with no expectations of impressing anyone with my mastery.My attention was set on figuring the instrument out.I had no expectations of how I would sound and had little expectations of sounding like anything more than a beginner.
There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public.Whenever musicians talk with me about their stage fright,I offer them this story.
(1)、What is"an office hour"for?A、The professors to show talents. B、The students to appreciate music. C、The teachers to offer consultation. D、The lecturers to make preparations.(2)、Why did the author play a flute?A、To pass the time. B、To give a lecture. C、To do a research. D、To attract students.(3)、What made the author at ease when playing the flute?A、The technique from the video. B、His impressive performance. C、The audience's active response. D、His concentration on playing.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A、My Joy of Learning a New Thing B、My Tip on Performing in the Public C、My Discovery to Ease Stage Fright D、My Office Hour Before Every Lesson -
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TICKETS FOR KENSINGTON PALACE AND UNTOLD LIVES Kensington Palace Tickets
An admission ticket includes access to all public areas of the palace and gardens including:Untold Lives exhibition,Victoria:A Royal Childhood,The King's State Apartments and The Queen's State Apartments.
TICKET PRICE
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Unlimited entry from E55 per year
Free
Adult
Age 18-64
£24.00
Child
Under 5 go free and do not need a ticket.Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
£12.00
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Young Person 16-17 Years ID may berequired
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Senior Age 65+
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Full-Time Student 18+
Students need toshow a valid(有效的)student identification card
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Disabled Concession(优惠)
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£1 Ticket
For those in receipt of Universal Credit and other named benefits
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How to Get Tickets You've Bought Online
Download your PDF ticket to your mobile for scanning(扫描)at the entrance or click the link in the email that we'll send you and print out all your tickets.
If you are not able to download your e-tickets using the link in your confirmation email, please show your reference number which begins 42xxxxxxxxx to the ticket desk when you arrive and staff on site will be able to print your tickets for you.
(1)、What can a Kensington Palace ticket be used to do?A、Serve as an identification card. B、Provide discounts for kid tickets. C、Offer free visit to several places. D、Show how to print online tickets.(2)、How much should a class of 20 pupils and a teacher pay for the entry?A、About f21. B、About f264. C、About f404. D、About f464.(3)、What is needed when you have your tickets printed on site?A、The cellphone screen. B、The reference number. C、The ticket price table. D、The confirmation email. -
7、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
"MEATLOAF AGAIN?"I stared at the plate with a feeling of disappointment.
My mom knew how to make seven meals. That was all. She kept all seven recipes labeled with a day of the week. That day was Meatloaf Monday. Again.
" It's just, it had been Tun a Tuesdays and Spaghetti Saturdays for, like, my entire life. Not every meal had to start with the same letter as a day of the week."
My mom's eyes flashed. But she said nothing. I knew she didn't consider learning new recipes due to her overwhelming stress.
The next day I was sitting next to Tania, whose dad was the best cook, in our school's brand- new- since- six- months- ago kitchen classroom. Everything— the tables, the stove, the pots and pans—— sh one and sparkled. I was about to ask Tania about a new recipe, but Mr. Bruin, our teacher, interrupted.
"I've got exciting news," he said. Exciting news? The class stopped talking and looked expectantly at Mr. Bruin." To finish off our unit on kitchen skills, we were having a competition where you didn't have a recipe and you had to make something with whatever ingredients the judges gave you." An eager murmur traveled through the class." You've learned a lot this term— accurate measuring, food prep, cooking techniques. Just add some creativity to the mix."
"Will there be prizes?" asked Samantha.
"Absolutely! And the first- place prize was the newest book in the Cave of the Dragons series," said Mr. Bruin, holding up a copy for everyone to see.
The class erupted into squeals and cheers. Cave of the Dragons was the best book series ever! It had been sold out everywhere. During the break, all anyone could talk about was the cooking competition ."I'm totally going to win," said Tania." Genes, like, cooking was in my DNA." And if there was some sort of cooking gene, my mom definitely didn't have it. So, if I wanted to win, I needed to practise and innovate.
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。
Paragraph 1: After school, I told my mom my plan.
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Paragraph 2: The day of the competition arrived, and the kitchen classroom was filled with activity.
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8、 请你写一篇短文向校英文报" My Community and Me"栏目投稿,向同学们推荐一项适合在社区开展的志愿活动, 内容包括: (1) 介绍这项活动;(2) 说明推荐理由。
注意: (1) 写作词数应为80左右;(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Contribute to Our Community
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9、 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。
Erhu virtuoso Jiang Jianhua will offer unique concert at Beijing's National Centre. This will challenge how people ( traditional) think about Chinese music. Jiang will collaborate with a pipa player, a jazz pianist, and a cellist to present the erhu differently,( show) it can be versatile beyond solo acts.
Jiang,( retire) from the Central Conservatory of Music, arranges music that emphasizes the erhu's emotional range and cultural importance. The program ( include) adaptations of classical Chinese music and Western compositions.
This fusion concert is a testament to Jiang's lifelong dedication to innovating and promoting the erhu the global stage. Her artistic vision, respects the erhu's history, is shared by other performers. They too see the value in maintaining Chinese musical traditions while adopting modern styles.
The concert promises to be a(n)( forget) experience, where the audience can expect an emotional journey through the evocative sounds of the erhu, presented in a fresh engaging manner. Jiang's commitment to her craft is ev ident in her daily practice and her collaborations with international ( musician), which have not only expanded the erhu's audience but inspired a new approach to playing the instrument.
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10、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Edward J. Dwight Jr. has waited a long time for his ride into space. In the 1960s, he seemed ready to become America's first Black1 . That dream was never realized. Now, at age 90, he's about to finally get his 2 aboard a Blue Origin rocket." They called me up and asked me if I was 3 . And of course I said yes," Dwight says.
While Dwight won't be the first African American in space— that 4 went to Guion Bluford Jr. in 1983— he will be the oldest person to go there,5 Star Trek actor William Shatner, who flew aboard a Blue Origin rocket in 2021. For many his age, a journey into space would seem 6 . Dwight says he's ready to go. He points out that the difficulties of his upcoming 7 won't be much different from what he 8 as a test pilot in the Air Force."I' ve pulled more G's than any person on Earth," he 9 it with a bitter smile.
Space health expert Dorit Donoviel says the 11- minute flight means many of the 10 about the long- term effects of deep- space missions won't come into play." The main thing we worry about is the G forces," says Donoviel.11 , she point s out that the seats are 12 at 20 or 30 degrees." As you' re experiencing the G- forces, you' re getting it through the 13 , which is not affecting your head," Donov iel says." It's distributed through the chest, which really shouldn't 14 very much."
And then there's the landing." It's not even a controlled crash. It's a crash," Donoviel says. Still, she 15 no issues.
(1)A 、 student B 、 astronaut C 、 customer D 、 expert(2)A 、 name B 、 shot C 、 money D 、 job(3)A 、 convinced B 、 excited C 、 interested D 、 confused(4)A 、 honor B 、 wonder C 、 account D 、 prize(5)A 、 paying back B 、 edging out C 、 running after D 、 laughing at(6)A 、 unthinkable B 、 possible C 、 essential D 、 invaluable(7)A 、 risk B 、 test C 、 flight D 、 training(8)A 、 imagined B 、 researched C 、 experienced D 、 dreamed(9)A 、 realizes B 、 puts C 、 doubts D 、 shows(10)A 、 benefits B 、 solutions C 、 regulations D 、 concerns(11)A 、 Eventually B 、 Consequently C 、 Somehow D 、 However(12)A 、 reserved B 、 produced C 、 angled D 、 exchanged(13)A 、 seat B 、 chest C 、 door D 、 foot(14)A 、 work B 、 matter C 、 speed D 、 fail(15)A 、 promises B 、 encounters C 、 remembers D 、 discusses -
11、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or uninterested in life lately? There are some effective ways to deal with these feelings and regain control over your life.
If you' re feeling lost, the first step to regaining direction is to admit your feelings to yourself. Remind yourselfthat it's perfectly normal to feel disappointed, or unfulfilled sometimes— everybody does at some point! These feelings are natural reactions to overwhelming events or changes.
Ask yourself why you' re feeling lost.
You don't have to unearth the answer right away. Just ask yourself introspective (内省的) questions while journaling or meditating to turn your attention inward. The journey to find your way again is highly personal and there are no right or wrong feelings to have!
Replace negative behavior or habits with healthier routines.
Do you have any less- than- helpful habits that weigh you down, like endlessly scrolling through social media or snapping at loved ones when you' re stressed? Instead, swap these habits with new, positive ones.
Work with a mental health professional if you' re stuck.
It's normal to need outside guidance to find your way in life again. If you find yourself at a loss for what to do next or aren't su re how to cope with your feelings, see a therapist or counselor. Additionally, they can show you how to make meaningful changes in your life to make you happier, healthier, and more enthusiastic about the future.
A. Do things that make you feel good.
B. If you do, know that you' re not alone.
C. Acknowledge and accept your feelings.
D. Allow yourself to think and process without judgment.
E. They can help you identify your feelings and the causes of them.
F. When you' re lost, it's normal to lean into these unhealthy routines.
G. So, identify your top priorities and focus your time and energy on them.
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12、 阅读理解
Mountain chickadees(山雀) have some of the strongest spa cial memories in the animal kingdom. New research reveals the genes involved and sheds light on how a changing climate may influence the evolution of this particular skill.
In a new study, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Nevada, Reno identify nearly a hundred genes associated with the birds' special memory, or ability to recall the locations of objects. The paper also suggests a potential balance may exist between having a solid long- term memory and being able to quickly remove old memories to form new ones.
Taylor, the director of CU Boulder's Mountain Research Station and his associates at the University of Nevada, Reno, lead by biologist professor Vladimir Pravosudov, designed a novel technique to assess the spa cial memory of wild mountain chickadees. They hung various feeder groups in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, each with eight seed- filled bird feeders. Each feeder has a gate equipped with a radio frequency reader capable of detecting a tag placed on chickadees by researchers. The scientists then configured(设定) each gate to only open to specific birds, forcing the chickadees to remember which feeders would open to them. Pravosudo v and his team then counted how many times each chickadee landed on the wrong feeders before they recalled the right one.
Using blood samples, the CU Boulder team sequenced(测定序列) the whole genome of 162tagged chickadees, resulting in the largest database t ever collected for examining the genetic basis of chickade e cognitive ability. The team discovered 97 genes involved in chickadee special learning and memory by comparing the birds' genomes to their performance on the feeder test.
The findings could help biologists better understand the evolution of spa cial memory in animals, including humans." Chickadees are impressive birds," said Scott Taylor." They can remember tens of thousands of locations where they store food across an entire winter and a new set of those the next winter. Their special memory is much more developed than many other birds that don't have to have this strategy to survive cold winters."
(1)、What do we know about mountain chickadees' spa cial memories?A、They are linked with a hundred relevant genes. B、They maintain a good balance in locating objects. C、They are considered powerful in the animal world. D、They might account for the slow change of climate.(2)、What can a radio frequency reader do in the test?A、Lower the error rate of the chickadees. B、Count the times each chickadee failed. C、Colle ct the food information of a feeder. D、Identify the chickadee landing on a feeder.(3)、What does paragraph 4 focus on about the study?A、Blood sampling. B、Genes involved. C、Ability comparing. D、Data gathered.(4)、What does Scott Taylor imply in the last paragraph?A、Chickadees possess amazing evolutionary capability. B、Many other birds should improve their spa cial memory. C、Food storage is vital to the survival of animals in winter. D、Chickadees' spa cial memory carries them through winter. -
13、 阅读理解
Air conditioning use has exploded in the last 30 years. According to U. S. Census data in1993, just about three- quarters of single family homes in the Midwest had air conditioning. In the West and Northeast, it was just about half. Now, all regions are pushing 100 percent air conditioning coverage. In the South, it's been at about 100 percent since the early 1990s.
As the cost of air conditioning installation has gone down, and temperatures have gone up, Americans have been offered an opportunity for a steady indoor temperature year- round, regardless of the weather outside. This drive for comfort forces us to disconnect from what's happening all around us. A conditioned climate allows us to completely ignore the changing seasons and our warming planet. Only listening to people who agree with us—— or trying to silence those who disagree— creates our own, individually conditioned realities.
New York University professor and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt showed how the comforts of conveniences" atomize" our social structures. Each new technology that makes our lives easier also makes us less reliant on other people. Haidt's big focus is on smartphones and social media, as ex plored in his recent book, but our society was cracking off into smaller and smaller pieces long before we had the robots in our pockets.
Cars allowed us to shop in other towns, reducing reliance on local businesses. A television set gave something for people to do in the evenings, reducing the need to hang out with neighbors, and by extension, eroding community structures and institutions( often called" third places," in contrast to work and home). Air conditioning allowed us to stay inside in the heat, limiting a play- based childhood where kids run around with each other and make their own fun.
What if we all turned off the air condition ing for a bit, opened our windows, and truly experienced life as it was happening, not what we manufactured it to be? We might be a little less comfortable, but maybe a little more connected.
(1)、What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A、Air conditioning easily shapes our individual personality. B、Air conditioned houses are more comfortable than others. C、Air conditioning can reduce our connection with the world. D、Air conditioning is accessible to every household in the US.(2)、Why does the author mention Haidt?A、To promote his recent book. B、To illustrate technological advances. C、To praise human self- reliance. D、To reveal the harm of air conditioning.(3)、What does the word" eroding" underlined in paragraph 4 refer to?A、Constructing. B、Destroying, C、Avoiding. D、Improving.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Turn off Air Conditioning for a Bit B、Experience Your Life to the Fullest C、Keep Away from Air Conditioned Houses D、Never Create Our Own Conditioned Realities -
14、 阅读理解
Chin was partially paralysed in 2018 after a stroke. For several months, she remained in hospital and began to rebuild her strength and ability to communicate." At the beginning, I was so weak I couldn't even use a wheelchair," she says."I realised that I wouldn't be able to go back to my old life."
Asking for help was particularly difficult as Chin didn't want to feel like a burden, but after being recommended a course of therapy(疗法), she started to glimpse a future for herself. She started opening up to other people and one day her social worker suggested she should try a sport." She mentioned the wheelchair basketball team and I decided to give it a try," she says.
The first two times Rose Chin arrived at the basketball court as a 65- year- old , to try out for the Inverness wheelchair team, she couldn't make it past the doors."I looked through the window and just thought:‘I can't do this,'" she says." The third time, though, I made myself go through before I could think about it. The team welcomed me with open arms and it's changed the way I live in my wheelchair ever since."
Following that successful third attempt onto the court in 2022, Chin was enlisted as part of the 10- person team and began attending weekly training sessions learning how to pass, throw and defend while moving herself in a specially designed chair." We very quickly became a little family with a WhatsApp group full of jokes," she laughs."I'm the oldest on the team and the youngest is 19 but when I play, age doesn't come into it— it's such a pleasure."
"I feel so independent and I know I will keep playing for as long as I can," she says."I want us to raise more money to get more equipment so we can encourage others to join. They might be feeling like I was, but I want them to know that there's opportunity out there— they don't have to be alone."
(1)、Why did Chin try out for the wheelchair basketball team?A、She was passionate about the sports. B、She was inspired by a social worker. C、She gained the support from the team. D、She wanted to test the effect of therapy.(2)、What did Chin experience during the first two attempts?A、A mental struggle. B、A frustrating rejection. C、A warm welcome. D、A hard training session.(3)、What does Chin think of the team?A、It relieves her aging anxiety. B、It feels like a happy family. C、It has brilliant basketball players. D、It helps her enjoy some jokes.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Chin?A、Modest and cheerful. B、Talented and creative. C、Confident and honest. D、Independent and kind. -
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The Natural Center is a Beautiful Ode to Earth
What is nature? When you imagine nature, do you think about humans? Often, we don't imagine humans as a part of the natural landscape, instead viewing ourselves and our creations as separate and distinct from the organic world around us. How do we reconcile(使和谐一致) our idea of humanity with our idea of nature, as we are animals ourselves?
Artist Aaron Delehanty explores questions such as these through his work The Natural Center. Delehanty, a lifelong environmentalist, creates pieces that focus on the boundary between nature and humankind. His goal, no matter the media or technique he uses, is to challenge the way we systemize our natural world.
The Natural Center is currently on exhibit in the Art and Music Library's Frontispace Gallery. Each one of the mixed media paintings and sculptures intertwines(交织) themes of nature and humanity, exploring feelings of unnaturalness or discomfort in the spaces where they meet.
The most prominently placed piece is the waterco lor series on the back wall of the exhibit. On the other wall, the Origami Audubon Series features image ry from John James Audubon's famous Birds of America watercolor painting series. The exhibit also houses four sculpted cranes, each frozen in a unique pose.
The Natural Center will be on display through Friday, Feb. 17 in the Frontispace Gallery, located on the ground floor of Rush Rhees Library at the Art and Music Library entrance.
(1)、What does Aaron Delehanty intend to do through The Natural Center?A、To praise humans as animals. B、To challenge the natural world. C、To integrate mankind into nature. D、To systemize the human world.(2)、What can you do in the exhibit?A、Make unique sculptures. B、Admire fascinating artworks. C、Enjoy comfortable music. D、Observe various living creatures.(3)、In which section of the magazine may the text appear?A、Gardening. B、Health. C、Wildlife. D、Art. -
16、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What would MAD Architects prefer buildings to be like?A、More attractive. B、More traditional. C、More environmentally friendly.(2)、What does MAD Architects want to provide?A、The situation of separation from nature. B、The feeling of being in the natural world. C、The experience of living in ancient times.(3)、Where will the Urban Forest be built?A、In Beijing. B、In Chongqing, C、In Rome.(4)、Who should apply for a job according to the talk?A、Architects. B、Engineers. C、Office workers.
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17、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What will Henry do at the beach?A、Go swimming. B、Go walking. C、Go biking.(2)、What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Colleagues. B、Classmates. C、Brother and sister.(3)、Why won't Kelly go to the beach tomorrow?A、It will rain. B、She has to work. C、She is sensitive to the sun.(4)、Who will drive the car today?A、Ryan. B、Kelly. C、Henry.
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18、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What language is Richard fluent in?A、French. B、Spanish. C、Italian.(2)、What is Molly going to do?A、Spend a year in France. B、Spend a year in Spain. C、Spend six months in France.(3)、What is Richard's advice for learning a new language?A、Going traveling often. B、Using the dictionary often. C、Surrounding yourself in the environme
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19、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How long did Marco Polo travel?A、For 13 years. B、For 17 years. C、For 24 years.(2)、What does the man suggest the woman do at the end?A、Read a storybook about Xuanzang. B、Write an essay about Marco Polo. C、Imagine the life in ancient times.
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20、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where does the conversation take place?A、In the kitchen. B、In the bedroom. C、In the study.(2)、When does the man plan to go to sleep?A、At 11:00 p. m. B、At 3:00 a. m. C、At 4:00 a. m.