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1、Blake Dixon, an Ohio engineering enthusiast with a lifelong1 for winter, transformed a childhood fantasy into reality by building a(n)2 multi-room igloo (冰屋).3 by his middle school dream of constructing a snow castle, Blake and friends overcame early4 — including a collapsed (倒塌的) roof — to create a functional "snow castle"5 a warm living room, hallway, and secondary space,6 accommodating seven adults and two children.
The project7 from a simple snow pile into a magic of8. After reconstructing the collapsed9 with creative problem-solving, Blake expanded his10, later adding a fireplace, chimney, blankets, and even a(n)11 "TV" to enhance the igloo's warmth and12. Shared on social media, the magical spot gained widespread praise, mixing winter fun with inviting socializing.
Blake13 teamwork for the achievement, urging followers to "brainstorm ideas and make them happen" to inspire the youth. Blake's story proves that passion and14 can turn snowflakes into magic. The igloo stands as a proof of childhood wonder, sustainable creativity, and the power of small fantasies to motivate big15.
(1)A 、passion B 、fear C 、habit D 、curiosity(2)A 、ordinary B 、bold C 、simple D 、innovative(3)A 、Inspired B 、Discouraged C 、Reminded D 、Confused(4)A 、theories B 、accidents C 、joys D 、challenges(5)A 、casting B 、featuring C 、meaning D 、defending(6)A 、blindly B 、comfortably C 、impossibly D 、vividly(7)A 、separated B 、suffered C 、differed D 、developed(8)A 、relief B 、luck C 、art D 、dream(9)A 、roof B 、tool C 、concept D 、schedule(10)A 、vision B 、team C 、budget D 、cuisine(11)A 、broken B 、decorative C 、ancient D 、functional(12)A 、motivation B 、safety C 、charm D 、mystery(13)A 、ignored B 、credited C 、denied D 、rewarded(14)A 、speed B 、wealth C 、humor D 、willpower(15)A 、smiles B 、profits C 、projects D 、risks -
2、Scientists and medical professionals alike once held that when a person reaches adulthood, the brain is unable to form any new neural(神经的) connections.. A large number of studies have now proven that there is a direct correlation between keeping the brain active through exercises and brain training.
Whether it's your smartphone, computer, GPS or calculator, being too dependent on these things is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes less efficient and lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time. So every time you have a simple calculation to do, use your given internal machine, your brain.
Prioritize(优先考虑) quality sleep
It is vital for good brain function that you get the needed amount of sleep per night that the experts recommend. When you sleep, your body removes all the toxins(毒素) that have built up during the day, and also regenerates cells. Studies show that the best time to get to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight and to get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest..
Engage in mental workouts
There are many great ways to train your brain and keep it working and in check.. For more in-depth tips on brain training, one notable article outlines 10 effective ways to improve your memory and boost brainpower. You can search for it online.
Practice note-taking
It has been proven that writing down little notes and reminders for yourself actually helps to increase your brain power and is good for you. There are certain parts of the brain that are responsible for memories and memory.. Writing a journal, blog or email reminders can increase your brain capacity and ability to memorize important events or tasks.
A. However, this is not the case
B. Minimize dependence on technology
C. Writing notes can make fresh blood flow to these areas
D. Thus, ensuring high-quality sleep is essential for better brainpower
E. This means that once the brain matures, it is incapable of further development
F. Exercising your brain, like memorizing numbers or passwords, is highly beneficial
G. Regular physical exercise is fundamental to keeping and improving our overall health
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3、In households, restaurants and kitchens, you'll occasionally hear someone call out the five-second rule — if food hits the floor and you pick it up in less than five seconds, it's safe to eat because bacteria (细菌) on the floor don't have enough time to take a ride on the food. But is it true?
In 2003, Jillian Clarke, a senior high school student, put the five-second rule to the test. She dropped cookies on the floor for five seconds and found that bacteria transmitted to food very quickly, even in just five seconds, thus challenging the popular belief.
A few years later, food scientist Paul Dawson and his students also tested the five-second rule and found over 99% of the bacteria transmitted from the floor to food in just five seconds. "The five-second rule was just ridiculous," Dawson concluded.
But in 2014, microbiology professor Anthony Hilton and his students restarted the debate. They studied the transmission of bacteria from a variety of indoor floor types to different food, with contact time ranging from three to 30 seconds. According to their results, the longer a piece of food was in contact with the floor, the more likely it was to contain bacteria. This could be seen as evidence in favor of the five-second rule, Hilton noted, but was not conclusive.
This motivated food science professor Donald Schaffner and his students to conduct a strict study on the accuracy of the five-second rule recently. They found that longer contact time resulted in more transmission but some transmission took place "instantaneously", after less than 1 second, thus debunking (驳斥) the five-second rule once and for all.
Your chance of falling ill after eating food that has touched the floor depends on factors like how dirty the floor is and the type of bacteria present. Based on studies, the kitchen floor is one of the dirtiest spots in the house because the kitchen gets a lot of foot traffic and kitchen waste often falls on the floor, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. While most of the bacteria existing on kitchen floors are harmless, some can cause food poisoning.
(1)、What can we learn about the five-second rule from the text?A、It is a popular belief that has only spread in recent years. B、It has never been questioned or challenged since its birth. C、It has been proved to be a scientific law by many scientists. D、It is applied to occasions where people prepare or consume food.(2)、What does Anthony Hilton's research result mean?A、Food on the floor for longer gets less bacteria. B、It partially proves that the five-second rule is true. C、Decisive favorable evidence for the five-second rule. D、It is wrong to restart the debate on the five-second rule.(3)、What finding of Donald Schaffner completely disproves the five-second rule?A、The transfer rate of bacteria. B、The dirty degree of the floor. C、The precision of his research. D、The harm of different bacteria.(4)、What is the author's purpose in presenting the studies in order of time?A、To prove that all scientific beliefs are wrong. B、To blame people who follow popular beliefs blindly. C、To show how scientific understanding develops through research. D、To demonstrate that high school students can conduct effective experiments. -
4、Scientists are worried that the largest iceberg (冰山) in the world is moving through the South Atlantic toward the island of South Georgia, which is a main breeding (繁殖) place for wildlife, especially penguins and seals.
The iceberg is officially known as A23a and it measures over 3,500 square kilometers. It has existed since 1986, when it broke off from the Antarctic shelf. But it didn't leave Antarctica until 2020. Scientists have been using satellite imagery to follow the iceberg's movements and their observations had shown the iceberg had not broken into smaller pieces like some other so-called "megabergs" that passed through the Southern Ocean. Predicting the iceberg's exact path is difficult, but ocean conditions suggest it should reach South Georgia in two to four weeks.
Scientists are worried the iceberg will get caught on the underground continental shelf around South Georgia. If so, it could remain there for months or it could break into pieces, which could harm efforts by penguins and seals on the island to feed and raise their young. Icebergs that have grounded there in the past led to the deaths of young penguins and seals.
But Raul Cordero, a member of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, believes it is possible that the iceberg could miss the shelf and continue moving into open waters beyond South Georgia. The island acts as an obstacle (障碍) to ocean currents and therefore usually makes the water change direction long before it reaches the island. The iceberg is moved by that water flow, so the chances of it hitting are not that high. However, some iceberg pieces could affect the island.
It is summer in South Georgia and penguins and seals from the area have been looking for food in the cold Antarctic waters to bring back to their young. They might have to go around the iceberg if it gets stuck, which would take a lot of their energy, possibly leading to animal deaths. The seal and penguin populations on South Georgia have already been having a "bad season" with cases of bird flu.
(1)、What can we learn about iceberg A23a from the text?A、It has been moving since 2020. B、It is a large iceberg for breeding. C、It broke off from the Antarctic shelf in 2020. D、Its path is more predictable than other icebergs.(2)、What is Raul Cordero's opinion about the iceberg's path?A、It will definitely hit the South Georgia Island. B、It will probably miss out the South Georgia Island. C、It will break into pieces on the South Georgia Island. D、It will block ocean currents to the South Georgia Island.(3)、What could happen if the iceberg gets stuck near South Georgia Island?A、The iceberg will disappear more quickly. B、It will bring bird flu virus to the island. C、The weather there will become warmer. D、Animals there will have trouble getting food.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、The History of Iceberg A23a. B、How Icebergs Affect Global Sea Levels? C、Scientists Monitor Iceberg A23a's Threat. D、The Role of Satellite Imagery in Tracking Icebergs. -
5、I was seven years old and lived with my grandparents in California. I sat on the doctor's exam table one week before school was to start. I feared the moment to get updated vaccinations (接种疫苗) so much that my mind went blank. The only thing I knew that would make the pain of a shot worthwhile was the balloon I had been promised.
I took that shot like a champion, without so much as a quiet "Ouch". While I waited for the doctor to come back with my balloon, I thought about all the cool things I was going to do with that balloon. The doctor returned with a concerned look on his face and delivered the unfortunate news. "I'm sorry, Andrew, but we're out of balloons."
All my big plans for that balloon popped faster than that balloon ever would have. I was devastated. The entire way home, my grandma kept telling me that I should think positively, and everything would be okay.
Arriving at home, I was straight going through the house to the backyard door, ready to go outside and tell my dog all my troubles, when I looked out and saw the most amazing thing my seven-year-old eyes had ever seen. Our entire backyard was filled with floaty balloons!
We lived less than a mile from an amusement park. As it turned out, when the wind was just right, the balloons released from the daily parades would land neatly in our backyard.
I will never forget that day of whirling through those balloons and thinking they were all for me because I had to get my shots. And I will never forget my grandmother telling me throughout my life that if you just think positive thoughts, everything has a way of working out in the end.
(1)、How did Andrew feel after vaccination?A、Proud. B、Fearful. C、Surprised. D、Curious.(2)、What does the underlined word "devastated" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Cheated and angry. B、Forgiven and relieved. C、Shocked and upset. D、Satisfied and joyful.(3)、What can be inferred about Andrew's grandmother from the text?A、She was strict and demanding. B、She was optimistic and supportive. C、She was disappointed with the doctor. D、She was indifferent to Andrew's feelings.(4)、What does Andrew learn from the whole experience?A、Grandmothers always know best. B、Vaccinations are necessary but painful. C、Parades of amusement parks are magical. D、Positive thinking can lead to unexpected joys. -
6、Ready to take a closer look at the coolest museums in the world? I guarantee you haven't heard about the following.
Museo Anahuacalli(Mexico City, Mexico)
Created by artist Diego Rivera in Mexico City's San Pablo de Tepetlapa neighborhood of Coyoacán, this museum is the world's first collection of pre-Columbian artwork. The difference is that you're experiencing art and culture in a museum built by someone with a passion for his root and cultural inheritance instead of a museum built by an academic group, which is pretty unheard-of.
Ghibli Museum(Tokyo, Japan)
If you know about Japanese animation, then you know about illustrator and storyteller Hayao Miyazaki. The museum, which explores his most famous projects, is considered one of the best in the world. In fact, tickets usually sell out immediately. If you want to get your tickets, you probably need to work with an online service.
Hong Kong Museum of History(Hong Kong, China)
What makes the Hong Kong Museum of History so endlessly explorable? First, Hong Kong has a fascinating history, one that involves a lot of cultures and traditions. Second, Hong Kong is tiny, meaning those cultures have been mixed up and changed into something unique and distinct, from its approach to national security to space exploration. Third, it's a top-ranking and award-winning museum that's free to the public.
Museum of Old and New Art(Berriedale, Australia)
Welcome to one of the coolest museums in the world — and one of the most controversial (有争议的), thanks to its hyper-experimental exhibits. With that being said, this is one of the coolest museums in the world thanks to the fact that it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's designed to be a hangout space where people can discuss art, debate it, and maybe even have a laugh.
(1)、Which museum was established based on a person's preference?A、Museo Anahuacalli. B、Ghibli Museum. C、Hong Kong Museum of History. D、Museum of Old and New Art.(2)、What does the author imply about the Ghibli Museum's tickets?A、They are reasonably priced for all fans. B、They are in high demand and hard to obtain. C、They can be bought at the museum entrance. D、They include free online services for visitors.(3)、What is the common feature of the four museums?A、They were founded by famous artists. B、They offer free admission to the public. C、They focus on visual arts and experiments. D、They emphasize unique cultural experiences. -
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。
Things didn't go as I'd hoped. My mother's cancer spread. The doctors were saying she had only months to live, making the 45-minute drive from my mom's place in Maricopa, Arizona to my apartment in Gilbert longer by the day.
Nothing stood out.
Then I saw movement. Behind a fence on the right. Goats! Running and jumping with total abandon. Maybe 20 of them. Seeing them was so completely unexpected, I laughed out loud. Where had these crazy creatures come from? I'd made this drive hundreds of times and never seen them before. They looked so carefree. I had to check them out.
I pulled over, walked to the fence and sat beside it. I was content just to watch them do their thing. But a young white goat with floppy (松软的) ears came running up to me. Close enough to touch. I couldn't resist. I touched its soft coat, and it edged closer, nuzzling (用头或脸紧贴) against me.
Something rose through me, pushing away the sadness, filling the emptiness. Love. Pure love. What I'd been searching for my entire life. It warmed my soul. I'd done nothing to earn this goat's affection.
Yet it had been given to me.
Finally I left, practically floating to the car. "I'll see you soon," I told the goats.
A few days later, I brought Mom there. We sat along the fence, occasionally petting the goats but mostly just watching. After Mom's death, I wasn't sure what I should do next, only that it needed to involve goats.
"I want to get a goat of my own," I told my husband one day. "One I can train to be a comfort animal to bring happiness to those in need."
That's how I found myself visiting a goat farm. There were plenty of goats in sight.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then one goat caught my eye.
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The next day, I couldn't wait to take the well-trained Wally outdoors to do comfort work.
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8、假定你是李华,最近得知你的美国笔友 Fred 因饮食不当而身体欠佳,进而影响了学习。请你给 Fred写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 问候身体状况;
2. 提出合理的饮食建议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Fred,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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9、选择性必修二 Unit 2 Using language Studying abroad is it a good or bad idea?右侧信件 para 3 on page 20
Another advantage is________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
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10、中国传统美食是中华文化瑰宝中的一颗明珠,在国内外享有盛誉。至于我最爱的,饺子是我的首选推荐。(汉译英)
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11、结合语境写出黑体词(组)在语境中的确切含义(1)、The lawyer cited a previous case to support his argument.(2)、Since we know the outcome of that struggle, we know the answer to the test.(3)、The lawyer sided with the victim and spoke up for him.(4)、This deadline will be extended (延长) only in exceptional circumstances.(5)、These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park.(6)、The movie was somewhat disappointing, but the acting was good.(7)、The book explains the fundamentals of economics in simple language.(8)、She was so focused that she literally didn't hear the phone ring.(9)、Could you drop my sister off at her dance class on your way?(10)、The small family gets by on a tight budget, but they still enjoy life.(11)、A cup of hot tea and a good rest usually does the trick when I'm feeling tired.(12)、The path through the park is wide and even, perfect for walking or cycling.
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12、The exhibition will be held in the city hall, whose main area (consist) of three exhibition halls and a reception room.(所给词的适当形式填空)
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13、After a (drama) pause, the lawyer finished her statement.(所给词的适当形式填空)
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14、In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one of the (最精彩部分) of their trip was being able to see many different creatures. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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15、The train (准备前往) for New York departs from Platform 3.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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16、Their shared experience of overcoming difficulties,(增强,巩固) their friendship deeply, became a precious memory for both of them.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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17、Actively getting (参与) in various social activities is the best way to overcome culture shock.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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18、There is no (否认) that the supermarket will bring convenience to consumers.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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19、Too much sunlight will do harm to our skin, so we should decrease the direct(接触) to it.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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20、Books in the library are divided into different (种类,类别 c-开头) like fiction and non-fiction.(根据中英文提示单词拼写)