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1、 阅读理解
Lighting is a key design feature in your home and deserves consideration, whether it's to brighten up a dull corner or you're planning a full renovation (翻新). Here, we put the spotlight on four key lighting design layers and how you can use them to capture every room of your home in its best light.
General lighting
Think of general lighting as the background layer that casts an even illumination (照明) throughout a room, most commonly from your ceiling lights. As these are often the main source of light for a room, it's wise to have flexible options depending on the time of day, or desired brightness to suit the mood and the room's purpose at the time.
Ambient(氛围的) lighting
Ambient lighting is the layer that adds warmth and softness to your space. Think lamp belt under the kitchen bench, or floor lamps in the corner. Use ambient lighting where you want to encourage rest and comfort, such as living spaces and bedrooms.
Task lighting
The next layer to consider is task lighting for more practical uses. These are brighter and are designed to illuminate workplaces, and are also used for study areas, home offices,, bedside tables and reading corners.
Accentlighting
Accent lighting is placed to create a specific light effect, such as downlights or spotlights to highlight artwork, and wash lights against walls. The layering of accent lighting can be used to highlight architectural details and is an artful way to create focus and play with light in your space.
(1)、What is the major function of general lighting?A、Brightening a dark corner. B、Refreshing the surroundings. C、Lighting up the entire room. D、Adding warmth and softness.(2)、Where is task lighting usually placed?A、Beside the study table. B、Under the kitchen bench. C、In the middle of the ceiling. D、On the wall of the hallway.(3)、Which lighting can highlight a focus artfully?A、General lighting. B、Ambient lighting. C、Task lighting. D、Accent lighting. -
2、 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。
The school I went to had a tradition carried out every year during the eighth-grade graduation: a beautiful gold and green jacket (the school colors)was awarded to the student who had maintained the highest grades for eight years.
I was fourteen and in the eighth grade. I had been a straight-A student since the first grade and this last year had looked forward very much to owning that jacket. My family was so poor that, when I was six, I was given to my grandparents to raise. I couldn't participate in sports at school because we couldn't afford the fees; even though I was quite athletic, there would never be a school sports jacket for me. So, this one, the scholarship jacket, was my only chance.
One day in May, close to graduation, outside the history teacher's classroom, I heard a fierce argument between the principal and my history teacher, Mr. Frank, about giving the scholarship jacket to Joann, whose father is on the Board and owns the only store in town. Frank angrily claimed that he would never lie or falsify(伪造) records.
The principal approached me tentatively: "Martha, there's been a change in policy this year. The Board has decided to charge fifteen dollars for the scholarship jacket this year. So if you are unable to pay the fifteen dollars for the jacket it will be given to the next one in line. Staring at him in shock, I didn't need to ask who that was.
"I'll speak to my grandfather and let you know tomorrow, I gathered all the dignity. I cried on the walk home from the bus stop. I wanted that jacket so much. It represented eight years of hard work and expectation.
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。
Upon arriving home, I told my grandpa what had happened.
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The next day, the principal called me to his office.
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3、 假如你在一个网络论坛上发现外国网友提出了一个英语问题:"What do you want to do most with AI(人工智能)?",请你用英语进行回复, 内容包括:1.回答问题;2.简述理由。
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。
What do you want to do most with Al?
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4、 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。
Chinese ancient civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in (it) history. There are many reasons why this has been possible. but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
At the (begin), written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu animal bones and shells on which symbols (carve)by ancient Chinese people.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols (become)a well-developed writing system. Over the years. the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided (geographical), leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang unified the seven major states into one (unite)country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. Today, no matter where Chinese people live or dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
Written Chinese has also become an important means which China's present is connected with its past. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen as an art form. (know) as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
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5、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Power of Perseverance (毅力)
There was once a young man named David. Born into a humble family, David had to 1 to make ends meet. However, he was determined to rise above his 2 and achieve greatness.
When David was in high school, he faced bullying (欺负) from his schoolmates, which left him feeling 3 . But instead of giving way to the negativity, he chose to see the situation as a chance for 4 . He 5 throughout the tough times and found strength in overcoming his difficulties.
After graduation, David had a dream of becoming a successful businessman. However, he had no money or 6 in the business world. But he refused to give up.
David 7 his first business project with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. It was a struggle at first, but he struggled on. Slowly but 8 his business began to 9 . As time passed, his company 10 into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. His 11 and hard work paid off. David learned that tough conditions are not a 12 but a powerful driving force that can 13 us to achieve great things.
David's 14 indicates that we all have the 15 to turn our difficulties into opportunities for growth and success.
(1)A 、 prepare B 、 bet C 、 struggle D 、 run(2)A 、 doubt B 、 ability C 、 average D 、 circumstance(3)A 、 inspired B 、 defeated C 、 concerned D 、 touched(4)A 、 fame B 、 growth C 、 survival D 、 escape(5)A 、 complained B 、 thought C 、 trembled D 、 persevered(6)A 、 energy B 、 ambition C 、 connection D 、 courage(7)A 、 launched B 、 polished C 、 expanded D 、 rebuilt(8)A 、 unsteadily B 、 surely C 、 suddenly D 、 likely(9)A 、 take up B 、 take in C 、 take off D 、 take over(10)A 、 hurried B 、 stole C 、 developed D 、 broke(11)A 、 willpower B 、 productivity C 、 luck D 、 creativity(12)A 、 stepping-stone B 、 milestone C 、 flashlight D 、 roadblock(13)A 、 require B 、 motivate C 、 remind D 、 guide(14)A 、 journey B 、 focus C 、 vision D 、 interest(15)A 、 fantasy B 、 right C 、 belief D 、 potential -
6、 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。
Those who consciously focus on each inhalation (吸气) and exhalation (呼气) could gain some impressive health benefits, especially for those that struggle with meditation (冥想).
A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation)found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation. The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more "effective and powerful" mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.
Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.
What's more, the study tested three different breathing techniques. Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing-when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged-showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration—or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸)-when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.
Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that's why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm. As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies. Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.
A. One of them seemed to perform the best.
B. That is a reality which shouldn't go unnoticed.
C. Each of the techniques showed the same benefit.
D. Cyclic hyperventilation, on occasion, is used to relieve panic.
E. In fact. participants from the breathing group were even better off.
F. During the study, participants reported on their mood and vital signs.
G. There's something about controlled breathing that seems to set it apart.
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7、 阅读理解
One of the world's greenest office buildings will formally open its doors this week. It's a project of the environmentally progressive Bullitt Foundation. Its ambition is bold: to showcase an entirely self-sustaining office building hoping that others will create similar projects.
The first thing that strikes you about the new Bullitt Center is an emphasis on walking. "In a building this size, any place else in Seattle it would have two elevators. Here, the stairway is obvious and attractive,"says Denis Hayes, CEO of the foundation. He explains there is an elevator, but it's well-hidden. The staircase encourages exercise and the concept helps cut down on energy use.
This is one of dozens of visionary decisions that went into this building. "It has eyes, ears, a nervous system and a brain and it responds to its environment in a way that seeks to optimize (优化) things," he says. He points across the street to a mini weather station. It sends data to the building so it can decide what it should do to conserve energy.
"I think it's fair to say we were all a bit skeptical in the beginning, "says Chris Rogers, the founder of a firm in cooperation with the foundation. Rogers and the others set out to meet the ambitious goals of the Living Building Challenge, a green building standard set by local architects.
Clearly this building is not for everyone. If you think of it as simply an office building, it was relatively pricey to design and build. But if you view it as a laboratory, an educational center and a bold effort to change how things are built, the calculation changes.
Still, one could wonder, is it possible to build more with similar self-sustaining features at a reasonable cost? "If this building isn't reproducible, then this experiment will have failed, says Rogers. But if it is successful, he's optimistic others will follow the foundation's lead. Rogers points out that over the past couple of decades, many builders have been integrating green elements into their buildings.
(1)、What motivates the designers to highlight the stairway?A、To beautify the building. B、To offer convenience. C、To hide the elevator. D、To conserve energy.(2)、Which description best summarizes the Bullitt Center according to paragraph 3?A、A living organism. B、A first responder. C、A brain system. D、A data base.(3)、Which argument does Chris Rogers hold probably?A、It is reasonable to hold doubt in the building's future. B、The building has been inspired by previous efforts. C、The reproduction of the building is crucial. D、The building stands for a progressive force.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、Look Inside The World's Greenest Building B、The Outlook For Green Buildings Is Promising C、How Can We Build More Green Buildings? D、Will This Super Green Building Be Copied? -
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Humans eat an astonishing amount of meat every year-some 800 billion pounds of it, enough flesh to fill roughly 28 million dump trucks. Our desire for meat, particularly in industrialized countries like the United States, is one reason why the planet is warming as fast as it is. Raising animals consumes a lot of land that could otherwise soak up carbon. Cows. sheep, and goats give out heat-trapping methane (甲烷). And to grow the corn, soy, and other plants that those animals eat, farmers spray fertilizer that emits nitrous oxide (一氧化二氮), another planet-warming gas.
Cutting out meat sounds like an effective approach. But what would happen if everyone actually stopped eating meat tomorrow? Such a quick shift probably wouldn't cause the sort of turmoil that would come if the planet immediately abandoned fossil fuels. But still, the consequence could be quite chaotic, causing different problems.
Researchers say the economic damage caused by the sudden disappearance of meat would fall disproportionately on low-income countries with farming economies, like Niger or Kenya, where farming and raising livestock are critical sources of income. Getting rid of livestock overnight would not only deprive many people of essential nutrients, but also threaten food security, especially in regions like South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Besides, there's the issue of cultural damage. Taking away meat, according to Wilson Warren, a history professor at Western Michigan University, would do more than just deprive Americans of hot dogs and hamburgers and Italians of salami.
Rejecting meat entirely, let alone immediately, isn't an ideal solution to the climate crisis. Dutkiewicz, a political economist at the Pratt Institute, suggested using guidelines established by the EAT-Lancet Commission, an international group of scientists who have designed a diet intended to give people the nutrients they need without destroying the planet.
(1)、What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A、Feeding animals costs more than growing plants. B、The USA consumes the most meat annually. C、Meat consumption may increase global warming. D、Fertilizer should be banned around the world.(2)、What does the underlined word "turmoil" mean in paragraph 2?A、Prediction. B、Disorder. C、Pollution. D、Shortage.(3)、Abandoning meat immediately might lead to ____.A、the global crisis B、improved well-being C、cultural diversity D、food safety issues(4)、What might the author continue talking about?A、The declining meat industry. B、Specific diet suggestions. C、Global climate crisis. D、Farmers' protest. -
9、 阅读理解
I was sitting in between my parents on a 15-hour flight from Toronto to Seoul, where I was going to negotiate a book project. My Airbnb had enough room for us all. So when my parents brought it up as a half-joke that they would come, too, I didn't think it was unreasonable.
I was merely 8 when we embarked on our immigration journey. Korea was their country. They wouldn't need me there as they did in Canada. But the first week proved to be rough. We were upside down with the time change. My father announced that the first thing they wanted to do was visit my grandma's grave(坟墓). We had discussed visiting a few relatives, but going to grandma's grave had never come up. It was starting: family obligations seized my work time. "You guys go, I said. While my father showered, my mother took me aside. "Your dad has always been counting the days for the moment when he can show her how well you grew up. "I laughed but I was deeply moved. So I decided to accompany them.
As we approached the graveyard, I gathered some colored wildflowers from the parking lot and tied them with a long piece of grass. My parents got busy weeding around the headstone. "Your name is on the back, my father said. "See here?" I looked, and there was my Korean name carved beside those of my siblings and cousins. It felt odd to see our names on the headstone all of us, the living and dead, connected. I saw a link in a chain that stretches generations back.
I didn't know how to tell them that the trip was amazing. I realized how I was intertwined with them, and they were interwoven into me. We don't belong to languages or countries. My grandma died only four months before we moved to Canada, when she was too frail(虚弱的) to make the trip. I hope she knows that we did take her, and that maybe all we have is each other.
(1)、What was the main reason for the author's trip to Seoul?A、To visit grandma's graveyard. B、To have a family reunion. C、To work on a project. D、To accompany his parents.(2)、Why did the author initially decline to visit his grandma's grave?A、He was exhausted from the flight. B、He had work commitments. C、He liked visiting other relatives better. D、He preferred exploring alone.(3)、Why did the author's father want to take him to grandma's grave?A、To introduce the author to relatives. B、To fulfil a long-awaited wish. C、To observe a family ceremony. D、To help with weeding.(4)、What did the author realize during the trip?A、Never forget our home country. B、Family is a bridge to our future. C、The world is one big family. D、Home is the bond with people. -
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Beijing People's Art Theater, arguably the most famous professional theater company in China, will present Teahouse by Lao She, which is the cornerstone of its repertory(剧目), as its New York City(NYC) appearance.
Teahouse will play at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts in NYC from 27 Nov. 1 Dec. this year. The production will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous (同时的) English translation through headphones.
Teahouse is set in a typical, old Beijing teahouse and follows the lives of the owner and his customers through three stages in modern Chinese history, from approximately 1898 to 1948. It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.
The production in NYC will be the final stop of a U. S. tour that has also included performances in Houston and Los Angeles. As a well-received classic in its homeland, Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece(每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app. For our local theatergoers who have bought our yearly plan, an extra 5% discount will also come your way.
(1)、What can the audience enjoy while watching Teahouse?A、Classical Chinese music. B、Distinctive group performance. C、Grand stage sets. D、Translation on the screen.(2)、Who are most suited for this play?A、Devoted theatergoers. B、Literary critics. C、China enthusiasts. D、English speakers.(3)、How much does an out-of-town tourist need to pay for two tickets online?A、180 dollars. B、190 dollars. C、195 dollars. D、200 dollars. -
11、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What was thought to be harmful to people's health?A、Salty food. B、Sugary food. C、Fatty food.(2)、What should one do to follow the Atkins diet?A、Limit carbs(碳水化合物). B、Avoid meat. C、Control food intake.(3)、Who should avoid the Atkins diet?A、Overweight teenagers. B、Sick people. C、People with poor appetite.
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12、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?A、Sunny. B、Snowy. C、Rainy.(2)、What does the woman advise the man to do?A、Visit his friends another day. B、Stick to his plan. C、Stay at home.(3)、How does the woman hope to spend her Saturday?A、Training. B、Relaxing. C、Learning.(4)、Where are the speakers?A、In Birmingham. B、In Worcester. C、In London.
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13、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman probably?A、A writer. B、A teacher. C、A hostess.(2)、When can we hear the man's radio?A、On Sundays. B、From Mondays to Fridays. C、On Thursdays.(3)、Which book mentioned is organized according to alphabet?A、Herbs for Texas. B、Dear Dirt Doctor. C、Plants for Texas.
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14、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Tourist and guide. B、Father and daughter. C、Interviewer and interviewee.(2)、What was the most difficult part of the mountain climbing according to the man?A、The ice was dangerous. B、The snow was deep. C、The rocks were small.(3)、How long did it take the man to climb up the mountain?A、About 6 hours. B、About 12 hours. C、About 15 hours.
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15、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why did the accident happen?A、A fire broke out in the car. B、The car lost control suddenly. C、The driver was careless.(2)、What can we know from the conversation?A、The car hit a big rock. B、The car wasn't badly damaged. C、The man only got slight wounds.
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16、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、What makes Jeff a perfect teacher. B、Why Jeff seldom loses temper. C、How Jeff gives lessons.
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17、 What food does the woman dislike most?A、Spicy food. B、Sweet food. C、Seafood.
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18、 How much does the cake cost?A、$ 2. B、$ 3.5. C、$ 5.5.
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19、 What do the speakers think of Gary?A、He is faithful. B、He is well-behaved. C、He îs unqualified.
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20、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At a bus stop. B、At home. C、At the airport.