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1、 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。
If you have ever looked closely at the tires on your car, you have probably seen little hairs sticking out of the black rubber. Are they there for any safety reasons? Those little bits are one of the strange car features some people may stop to think about.
Located on the vertical part of the tire, these curious little rubber hairs are known as " vent spews (轮胎毛刺)" . They are crucial in the tire-making process. As the tread pattern mold (胎面花纹模具) is pressed into the tire' s rubber, the extra rubber requires a way to escape the mold.
Curiously, there' s no set number of hairs each tire will have. But the presence of tire hairs is universal. They are nothing more than remnants (残余部分) of the complex process that makes strong and durable tires.
Because they are found on the part of the tire rubber that doesn' t hit the road, and they have no impact on how well your tire grips(抓牢) the pavement in rainy weather. These rubber hairs also don' t have any impact on road noise or why your tires squeak when you' re driving. They are merely evidence of the new tire' s arrival in the world.
Tire hairs are naturally worn away during normal driving, and the presence or absence of these hairs doesn' t determine if a tire is safe. There is one instance, however, where the lack of tire hairs can matter. As a responsible car owner, you should monitor the health of your tires regularly.
A. Why do tires have hairs?
B. Tire hairs don' t have any effect on safe driving.
C. Are there any other interesting facts about cars?
D. They look funny, yet every new car tire has them.
E. It could be a sign that tires are worn, old and need to be replaced.
F. The exact number varies based on the design and size of the tires.
G. Because tiny-size escape vents are created throughout each mold, little tire hairs are born.
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2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A lot of manufactured glass today made from sand and sodium carbonate (碳酸钠) can be reused or melted down and recycled into new items, but it doesn' t break down in the environment and will sit in landfills for thousands of years. A team of Chinese scientists aimed to deal with this environmental concern by developing an eco-conscious alternative.
In a study published recently in the journal Science Advances, a team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Process Engineering describe how they engineered biodegradable glass made from amino acids (氨基酸). That glass would have a smaller impact on the environment and can break down in a few weeks or in several months.
In a test, glass beads (珠) made out of amino acids were placed under the skin of mice, and the breakdown of the beads and the skin healing process were observed for 30 days. A diagram from the study shows how the mice' s bodies broke down the beads. In that month, the glass implant degraded beneath the skin, the wound site healed, and fur grew back. " Throughout the experimental period, no mice exhibited any pain-related behavior that may have been caused by the glass implantation, and none of them experienced obvious weight loss," the researchers wrote in their paper.
Although amino acids do degrade over time in the environment, this biodegradable glass is not as durable as traditional glass, because amino acids can break down quickly in heat. In order to overcome this hurdle, the researchers chemically modified the amino acids using the heating-cooling procedure applied in glass manufacturing. This is when materials for the glass are heated to become soft and then rapidly cooled so as to make the glass tougher.
" It' s important to point out that this biodegradable glass is currently in the lab stage, and far from large-scale commercialization," emphasized Yan Xuehai, a professor involved in the study, in a press release.
(1)、What is an advantage of the new glass?A、It can be recycled at a low cost. B、It is produced without pollution. C、It takes less time to. break down. D、It has a wide range of applications.(2)、Why did researchers implant glass beads inside mice?A、To assess whether the glass is biologically harmless. B、To investigate why amino acids are medically useful. C、To explore how long it takes for the glass to degrade. D、To observe if the glass can be melt down in mice' s stomach.(3)、What does the underlined word " hurdle" in paragraph 4 refer to?A、The instability of amino acids. B、The difficulty of selecting materials for the glass. C、Environmental problems caused by traditional glass. D、The challenge of improving the heating-cooling procedure.(4)、What is the attitude of Yan Xuehai towards the new glass' s launch on the market?A、Optimistic. B、Critical. C、Indifferent. D、Uncertain. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Geologists have long been fascinated by a missing piece of Earth' s history — a lost continent called Argoland. Around 155 million years ago, the 5,000-kilometer continent broke off from Western Australia and began drifting(漂移), leaving behind a basin deep below the ocean known as the Argo Abyssal Plain. But where did Argoland actually go?
The seabed structure suggests that the continent drifted northwestward and ended up Southeast Asia. But surprisingly, there is no large continent hidden beneath those islands, only small continental fragments(碎片) surrounded by ancient oceanic basins. Using this theory, geologists at Utrecht University discovered that Argoland hadn' t really disappeared but survived as a " very extended and fragmented collection" under the islands to the east of Indonesia.
Unlike other continents like Africa and South America, which broke neatly into two pieces, Argoland split into many smaller fragments that were dispersed, which made it difficult for scientists to locate and study the continent' s geological features. However, with advanced technology and the discovery, scientists can now piece them together.
Tracing the continents is vital for understanding processes like the evolution of biodiversity. It could help explain something known as the mysterious Wallace line, which is an imaginary boundary that separates mammals, birds, and even early human species in Southeast Asian islands. The boundary has puzzled scientists because of how clearly it separates the island' s wildlife. To the west of the line are placental mammals like apes and elephants. But these are almost completely absent to the east, where you can find marsupials and cockatoos — animals typically associated with Australia. Researchers have theorized that this may be because Argoland carried its own wildlife away from Australia before it crashed into Southeast Asia, which helps explain why different species are found in different nations.
The story of Argoland is not one of complete disappearance but of transformation. As the world continues to evolve, this lost continent serves as a powerful symbol of the fragility of life on this planet, and a reminder of the importance of respecting and protecting the world that we live in.
(1)、What do we know about Argoland?A、It split into two pieces many years ago. B、It broke away from the continent of Africa. C、It sank to the bottom of the Argo Abyssal Plain. D、It exists as fragments under the eastern islands of Indonesia.(2)、What does the underlined word " dispersed" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Crashed. B、Connected. C、Distributed. D、Disappeared.(3)、Why does the author mention the " Wallace line" in paragraph 4?A、To introduce the early history of Argoland. B、To stress the significance of tracing Argoland. C、To prove the biodiversity of Southeast Asian islands. D、To explain the evolutionary process of Australian species.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、The Discovery of a Lost Continent B、The Boundaries of Wildlife Habitats C、The Geological Features of Argoland D、The Formation of the Argo Abyssal Plain -
4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
On December 16, 2023, the first section of Maya Train officially opened, which runs between Campeche and Cancún, carrying up to 231 passengers across 290 miles and stopping at 14 train stations.
Built as an ambitious effort to promote tourism and boost Mexico' s economy, the rail system connects the major cities and tourist regions of the Yucatán Peninsula-from Cancún' s beaches to Tulum' s archaeological (考古的) wonders. Once the project is completed, the entire rail system will link tourist destinations across five states. However, environmentalists and archaeologists argue that the train route will cause great damage to the environment and ancient Mayan sites.
The Maya Train passes through six UNESCO World Heritage sites, and thousands of archaeological sites. One particular area of concern is the Calakmul biosphere reserve, which is home to many endangered species, such as jaguars and over 500 other animal species. The train lines, more than 60 meters wide, could act as artificial barriers that may limit the movement of these animals within the reserve, making it difficult for them to move around and access food and water sources.
Opponents also express safety concerns. Certain sections of the rail system will be built right on top of the aquifer' s (地下水层的) most fragile points of contact with the surface. " It' s like wanting to build over eggshells, says Guillermo Christy, a water treatment consultant. " Putting trains weighing thousands of tons on top could cause the underground caves to crash down. To construct the train infrastructure (基础设施) also requires driving long piles deep into the ground, which poses a big threat to this fragile ecosystem and leads to water shortages.
In the ongoing debate of Maya Train, it is crucial to consider the delicate balance between economic development and environmental preservation. While Maya Train may provide economic benefits, we must not overlook the potential environmental and cultural losses, as well as the safety risks it may bring. Achieving harmony between progress and conservation may be a significant challenge for the project, but we must take into account the long-term consequences of our actions.
(1)、What do we know about the Maya Train project?A、It consumes lots of labor in Mexico. B、It was completed on December 16, 2023. C、It has concerned some professionals. D、It blocks the development of local tourism.(2)、What is the effect of the train lines on the animals in the reserve?A、They disturb their sleeping patterns. B、They restrict their activities. C、They pollute their water sources. D、They engage their enemies to the area.(3)、Why does the author mention " eggshells" in paragraph 4?A、To show the difficulty of constructing the rail lines. B、To prove the urgency of protecting the fragile ecosystem. C、To explain the reasons for water shortages along the railway. D、To stress the potential harm of Maya Train to the aquifer system.(4)、Which statement would the author probably agree with?A、Preserving cultural sites requires strong financial support. B、It is time to speed up the construction process of Maya Train. C、Economic development should not come at the expense of the environment. D、We should prize the economic benefits of the project in the long run. -
5、 第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Lonely Planet's Top Places to Go in 2024
Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination? Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Whether you' re looking for adventure, culture, or value, there' s something for every type of traveler. Let' s explore the. top picks for travel destinations in 2024.
Top City: Nairobi
Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city' s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over-400 species wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers twinkle on the horizon.
Top Country: Mongolia
Mongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and unique food. The Mongolian government has announced 2023 through. 2025: as: the " Years to Visit Mongolia" , easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities, including a new $ 650 million airport.
Top Sustainable Travel Destination: Spain
The publisher also recommended Spain for the country' s efforts to expand renewable energy, to develop off-season travel, and to bring tourism to new destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.
Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest
The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities. such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money.
Top Beach Destination: Donegal
Donegal Ireland' s most northwestern county, has the country' s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.
(1)、What can people do in Nairobi National Park?A、Enjoy adventure activities. B、Taste local delicious cuisine. C、See various wild animals. D、Appreciate musical performances.(2)、Why is The American Midwest considered to be the Best-Value Location?A、It has simplified entry procedures. B、It offers cost-effective experiences. C、It combines art with natural scenery. D、It provides good transportation services.(3)、What is the main purpose of the text?A、To entertain. B、To analyse. C、To inform. D、To report. -
6、第二节 书面表达
假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将举办一场中外交流活动,征集以" 我和春节" 为主题的优秀摄影作品。请你用英语写一则通知,内容包括:1. 活动的目的;
2. 活动的要求;
3. 表达期待。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Notice
The Students' Union
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7、第一节 短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last Sunday witnessed a friendly basketball game between students and teachers in our school with the aim of fueling students' passion for sports as well as release their overwhelming pressure. Bathing in sunshine, players from Grade 3 competed with their teachers in the basketball court surrounded by the rest of the students, who were watching excited. Both teams were playing at their best in high spirit. Although the teachers took the lead in a game at first, the students did not lose their heart and tried to catch up with their opponents. The game was filled in great excitement and passion, and ends in a draw of 2:2. Not only the exciting game relieve the students' intense stress, and their relationship with the teachers was also strengthened.
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8、 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。
Yangliuqing, an ancient town, is (locate)in Xiqing District of Tianjin, North China. It is known its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions, particularly in the fields of painting, calligraphy and New Year woodblock(木版)paintings.
In 2022, Yangliuqing (include)on the list of national -level tourist areas, attracting (visit)and cultural enthusiasts from home and abroad. It dates back over 1,400 years and was once an (importance)business center along the Grand Canal. During the Ming(1368—1644)and Qing(1644—1911)dynasties, with the development of river transportation and trade, Yangliuqing became rich and (heavy)populated. Over the years, the town (develop)its artistic traditions, supporting talented painters and calligraphers.
With (it)beautiful scenery, fascinating cultural attractions and rich artistic legacy, Yangliuqing is also home to many historical sites, such as Shijia Mansion, An Mansion and Ruyi Street, as well as cultural landmarks like the Wenchang Pavilion and Puliang Pagoda.
A museum of folk customs opened last year and many buildings have been restored and preserved for the future. Enjoying large number of newly opened tourism spots, Yangliuqing is now a popular location for film and TV shoots, attracts a wealth of filmmakers.
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9、 第一节 完形填空 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On January 22, 2022, the British-Belgian 19-year-old, Rutherford, successfully 1 her microlight aircraft back at the Airport, from where she had departed 155 2 ago, fulfilling her dream to be the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.
" I feel 3 not only to break the Guinness World Record, but also to 4 the gender gap by 11 years between the current youngest man record holder, 18 at the time of his record, and the previous woman record holder, who was 30 when she 5 her ‘Dreams Soar' around-the-world flight. " Rutherford wrote on her blog. Rutherford' s journey 6 five continents and 52 countries began on August 18, 2021. She met many 7 delays along the way. They 8 an unscheduled stop in California 9 the fierce wildfires and a stop in Alaska to 10 her visa. She also faced several 11 in the air. Despite the severe difficulties, the 12 young pilot never gave up on her dream.
Rutherford grew up around 13 . Her British father flies commercially for Emirates Airlines, while her Belgian mother is also a pilot. The young girl began 14 how to fly at age 14. And she 15 her flight license in 2020. With her 16 of flying around the world attained, Rutherford now has her sights 17 even higher. She wants to become a(n) 18 and explore space.
She hopes that her journey will encourage more young women to 19 careers in flight. Currently the number of women pilots is just 5 percent. Rutherford says, " It' s an easy thing to say, but just 20 it. If you don' t try and see how high you can fly, then you' ll never know. "
(1)A 、 landed B 、 left C 、 started D 、 tried(2)A 、 weeks B 、 days C 、 months D 、 hours(3)A 、 thrilled B 、 upset C 、 bored D 、 anxious(4)A 、 increase B 、 widen C 、 leave D 、 narrow(5)A 、 gained B 、 succeeded C 、 completed D 、 began(6)A 、 taking B 、 crossing C 、 ignoring D 、 missing(7)A 、 unseen B 、 unable C 、 uncertain D 、 unexpected(8)A 、 tested B 、 included C 、 followed D 、 deleted(9)A 、 thanks to B 、 in regard to C 、 due to D 、 in addition to(10)A 、 renew B 、 reuse C 、 recover D 、 review(11)A 、 defeats B 、 prizes C 、 drawbacks D 、 challenges(12)A 、 smart B 、 determined C 、 disabled D 、 caring(13)A 、 ships B 、 trains C 、 airplanes D 、 cars(14)A 、 putting B 、 remembering C 、 hating D 、 learning(15)A 、 lent B 、 purchased C 、 obtained D 、 trained(16)A 、 effort B 、 proposal C 、 goal D 、 struggle(17)A 、 understood B 、 waved C 、 lost D 、 set(18)A 、 engineer B 、 astronaut C 、 pilot D 、 physicist(19)A 、 pursue B 、 perform C 、 search D 、 appreciate(20)A 、 go for B 、 come to C 、 put off D 、 set about -
10、 根据短文内容,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。
In a popular TikTok video, Emily McDonald, a neuroscience consultant, discusses three things she does each day to protect her brain staying off her phone in the morning, thinking positively, and avoiding junk food. . But there' s more to the health of the brain and the science behind it.
Catch some z's.
Practicing good sleep hygiene(卫生), as well as getting six to eight hours of sleep each night, is one of the best things you can do for your brain health. Sleep helps the brain form memories, reinforce new concepts and ideas, and remove the buildup of bad proteins in the brain. . With enough sleep, you can preserve your brain' s functionality even when you get older.
Get your heart pumping.
. And a strong heart helps pump enough blood to the brain to maintain its performance. The official recommendation is to have 150 minutes' moderate exercise a week which is not limited to certain types of physical activities. Walking your dog a couple miles a day counts as well. Remember that anything is better than nothing.
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Exposing yourself to new people, places, and challenges can keep your mind sharp, and improve brain plasticity. But trying new things doesn' t necessarily mean you need to spend money traveling or take up a new hobby. It can be as simple as trying a crossword you haven' t done before. If you can keep using your brain in new ways, you' ll have better mental outcomes as you age.
Stick to a healthy, well-rounded diet.
Many studies have shown highly processed foods, like packaged goods, can increase the risk of health problems, like diabetes and high blood pressure. , including your brain. To keep your brain healthy, limit processed foods and get sufficient nutrition from a wide variety of plants and animals.
A. These diseases can generally harm the entire body
B. Remain socially involved
C. Regular exercise makes for powerful heart muscles
D. It also boosts the brain' s ability to adapt to new situations
E. Try new things
F. The advice McDonald gives in her video isn' t bad
G. Besides, this doesn' t mean getting into routines is necessarily harmful
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11、 阅读下列四篇短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For lots of kids, toddlerhood(幼儿期)is an important time for friendship. Studies show that the earlier kids learn to form positive relationships, the better they are at relating to others as teenagers and adults. Playing together also helps these kids practice social behaviors, such as kindness, sharing, and cooperation.
Even so, how quickly your child develops into a social creature may also depend on his temperament. Some toddlers are very social, but others are shy. In addition, the way that toddlers demonstrate that they like other children is markedly different from what adults think of as expressions of friendship. Research at Ohio State University in Columbus found that a toddler' s way of saying " I like you" during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend' s behavior.
This seemingly unusual way of demonstrating fondness can result in unpleasant behavior. Regardless of how much they like a playmate, they may still grab his toys, refuse to share, and get bossy. But experts say that this is a normal and necessary part of friendship for kids this age. Through play experiences, toddlers learn social rules. That' s why it' s so important to take an active role in your toddler' s social encounters by setting limits and offering frequent reminders of what they are. When you establish these guidelines, explain the reasons behind them.
Begin by helping your child learn sympathy (" Ben is crying. What' s making him so sad?" ), then suggest how he could resolve the problem(" Maybe he would feel better if you let him play the ball. " ). When your child shares or shows empathy(同理心)toward a friend, praise him(" Ben stopped crying! You made him feel better. " ).
Another way to encourage health y social interaction is by encouraging kids to use words—not fists—to express how they feel. It' s also important to be mindful of how your child' s personality affects playtime. Kids are easy to get angry when they' re sleepy or hungry, so schedule playtime when they' re refreshed.
(1)、What does the underlined word " temperament" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Appearances. B、Ages. C、Characters. D、Interests.(2)、What does it indicate when toddlers copy their playmates' behavior?A、They are fond of their playmates. B、They are interested in acting. C、They are shy with the strangers. D、They are tired of playing games.(3)、What does the author suggest parents do for their kids?A、Find them suitable playmates. B、Design games for them. C、Play together with them. D、Help them understand social rules.(4)、What is the function of the quoted statements in Paragraph 4?A、Explaining concepts. B、Giving examples. C、Providing evidence. D、Making comparisons. -
12、 阅读下列四篇短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Artificial intelligence models can trick each other into disobeying their creators and providing banned instructions for making drugs, or even building a bomb, suggesting that preventing such AI " jailbreaks" is more difficult than it seems.
Many publicly available large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, have hard-coded rules that aim to prevent them from exhibiting racial or sexual discrimination, or answering questions with illegal or problematic answers — things they have learned from humans via training data. But that hasn' t stopped people from finding carefully designed instructions that block these protections, known as " jailbreaks" , making AI models disobey the rules.
Now, Arush Tagade at Leap Laboratories and his co-workers have found a process of jailbreaks. They found that they could simply instruct one LLM to convince other models to adopt a persona (角色), which is able to answer questions the base model has been programmed to refuse. This process is called " persona modulation (调节)" .
Tagade says this approach works because much of the training data consumed by large models comes from online conversations, and the models learn to act in certain ways in response to different inputs. By having the right conversation with a model, it is possible to make it adopt a particular persona, causing it to act differently.
There is also an idea in AI circles, one yet to be proven, that creating lots of rules for an AI to prevent it displaying unwanted behaviour can accidentally create a blueprint for a model to act that way. This potentially leaves the AI easy to be tricked into taking on an evil persona. " If you' re forcing your model to be good persona, it somewhat understands what a bad persona is," says Tagade.
Yinzhen Li at Imperial College London says it is worrying how current models can be misused, but developers need to weigh such risks with the potential benefits of LLMs. " Like drugs, they also have side effects that need to be controlled," she says.
(1)、What does the AI jailbreak refer to?A、The technique to break restrictions of AI models. B、The initiative to set hard-coded rules for AI models. C、The capability of AI models improving themselves. D、The process of AI models learning new information.(2)、What can we know about the persona modulation?A、It can help AI models understand emotions. B、It prevents AI learning via online conversations. C、It can make AI models adopt a particular persona. D、It forces AI models to follow only good personas.(3)、What is Yinzhen Li' s attitude towards LLMs?A、Unclear. B、Cautious. C、Approving. D、Negative.(4)、Which can be a suitable title for the text?A、LLMs: Illegal Learning Models B、LLMs: The Latest Advancement C、AI Jailbreaks: A New Challenge D、AI Jailbreaks: A Perfect Approach -
13、 阅读下列四篇短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
How to release your art potential? Traditionally, people may bury themselves in learning painting skills at a studio and begin from drawing lines. However, Maggie Wiebe, a 21-year-old girl from Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan, has her own method.
Wiebe and her school friend Jessie Rice are trying to do something that shows their love for art and also benefits the environment. For the past year or so, they have tended a garden at their campus farm, planting a variety of colorful flowers, as well as flax(亚麻)to make linen and paper to be used in art.
Inspired by a group of old ladies in Canada who plant sustainable art materials and post their videos on social platform YouTube, Wiebe learned about how to plant, harvest and separate fibers. She planted different fruits and vegetables traditionally used to dye(给……染色)fabrics. She then put their peels(外皮)into boiled water and added hot pressurized air to make a dye. For her, it' s a demanding but enjoyable process.
Wiebe and Rice plan to eventually buy some land in Detroit to grow these sustainable art materials—a dye, fiber and pigment garden—" a bigger version of what we' re already doing" , Wiebe told Minnesota News. " We' d set it up like an organization where artists can volunteer a few hours a week and then use all of the plants that we grow. "
Wiebe also likes fiber-based art, such as quilting, weaving and sewing. She has applied those techniques to her recent works, displayed as part of the annual Senior Exhibition at her school. During her sophomore year, Wiebe joined the Michigan Daily as an illustrator, learning to conceptualize and complete complex illustrations on tight deadlines. Wiebe' s works received a lot of help from others. " Because the art school doesn' t have departments, we have studio coordinators who take care of each studio. " she said. " I see them every day, and they' ve helped me a lot. "
(1)、What can we learn about Wiebe from the first two paragraphs?A、She longed to be a gardener. B、Her parents taught her how to plant. C、She was fond of drawing lines. D、She had an environmentally friendly mind.(2)、What did Wiebe learn from watching videos?A、To peel fabrics skillfully. B、To get fibers eventually. C、To grow plants traditionally. D、To dye fabric s individually.(3)、Why is Detroit referred to in Paragraph 4?A、To present Wiebe' s patience. B、To review Wiebe' s career. C、To display Wiebe' s future prospect. D、To promote an application of Wiebe' s idea.(4)、Which of the following best describes Wiebe' s work?A、Creativity is productivity. B、Practice makes perfect. C、Unity is strength. D、Curiosity is motivation. -
14、 第一节(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列四篇短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024
The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre (IWC). Described by The Irish Times as " A Dragons' Cave for writers" , each year the Fair aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents.
The Prize
The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novels directly to industry professionals. Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers in person or through a series of online meetings. To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers and agents, the winners will receive a place in a workshop on " How to Promote Your Novel" , two weeks in advance. Also, applicants who are longlisted (初选) but do not make it to the shortlist of twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel.
How to Enter
Entry fee for application is £ 55 (Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of £ 45). This competition only accepts manuscripts (原稿) for novels. Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their novels, which should be 10,000 words (+/-10%). Manuscripts should be submitted online. There is a limit of one entry per applicant.
Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world. Before entering the competition, please ensure that you have read the Novel Fair Terms & Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only novelists who have never published work previously. If you have any questions about the application process, please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie.
(1)、Why does the IWC hold the Fair?A、To serve as a platform for writers. B、To advertise local books. C、To encourage young people. D、To arouse enthusiasm for reading.(2)、What can the workshop help the winners do?A、Improve their writing skills. B、Deal with the judging panel. C、Learn about publishing process. D、Present their novels attractively.(3)、Which of the following meets the requirement of the Fair?A、A novel published in 2023. B、A summary of 200 words. C、A paper manuscript by post. D、A submission of seven chapters. -
15、第二节 (满分25分)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。
Alessandro Vitale was born in Verona, Italy. As his parents were busy working, they were unable to care for his sister and him at the same time. Therefore, Alessandro grew up with his grandparents.
Alessandro' s grandmother was good at cooking. His grandfather used to take him out for fishing or to his garden in the town. Alessandro' s grandparents greatly influenced him, and he learned many things from them. At a young age, he was introduced to gardening, especially grow-ng fruit and vegetables by his grandfather, and he learned great recipes from his grandmother.
Even though Alessandro got into gardening at a young age, he had to focus on school later. In 2015, he moved to London to work there and left gardening aside. Alessandro did several different jobs after getting there, but he liked none of them really.
One day after working in London for a few months, Alessandro and his roommate went to a supermarket and bought some vegetables. After returning home, they started cooking together. When cutting a red chilli(辣椒). Alessandro saw its seeds. An idea occurred to him that he could grow food himself. He had little connection with nature then and thought the food grown by him-self was much healthier. Moreover, he wanted to take up gardening in memory of his grandfather. But he had never expected his future gardening journey would greatly influence his life and career.
Alessandro planted these seeds in pots on his small balcony. In just a few weeks, Alessandro scaled up his garden and grew more plants. His whole space was filled with plants. He fell in love with gardening and did anything he could to make his garden thrive(旺盛), such as reading various farming books to learn new technologies and skills. Besides gardening, he was also into zero-waste cooking. Thanks to his grandmother' s recipes, he could cook his garden produce in creative ways.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Gradually, Alessandro turned his garden into a much bigger one.
Inspired by the popularity of his videos online, Alessandro began to write books on gardening.
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16、假定你是李华,你校英语俱乐部将举办以" Studying Abroad: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?" 为主题的辩论赛。请你代表俱乐部写一则通知,内容包括:
1.辩论赛的主题、时间和地点;
2.欢迎同学们观赛;
3.观赛注意事项。
注意:写作词数应为 80个左右。
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17、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Learning Chinese calligraphy was listed as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I' m in the course of learning this unique art, is valuable in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only ancient artistic form of human language, but it also (reflect) Chinese traditions.
As someone who paints, draws, and loves all (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was (total) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes(笔画) (be) very difficult for a beginner. I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings (hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush a very specific way, unlike a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when changing the angle(角度) or (direct) of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.
After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.
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18、第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)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。
" Are you really going to eat another piece of pizza?" It was at my fourteenth birthday party that I received my first 1 related comment. After that day, comments like this 2 in my head longer than they should have. I was 3 picking flaws(缺点) in my figure in the mirror.
I decided that I couldn' t eat like this in order to be 4 . It started out as just a little extra 5 every day, like running, but it quickly turned into 6 meals and working out every night before bed. As I 7 the calories, the comments started to change. Perhaps my 8 comment was " You' re so skinny."
Maybe others didn' t know it, but their comments were 9 my social construction of beauty. However, my condition slowly became worse. My caloric intake was less than that of a child and I no longer had the 10 to do the things I once enjoyed.
Everything changed when I got a call from the director at my dance studio. She 11 me that she had wanted to move me to the advanced level, 12 she noticed I was too skinny. I then realized I nearly 13 my role in The Nutcracker. I was determined that I wasn' t going to let society' s idea of beauty be the death of me.
I want to get better for real this time. Mirrors and scales(秤) have no 14 of who I am. Social constructions of beauty will always be 15 in the world that I live in but I' ve decided not to let them rule over me.
(1)A 、 habit B 、 ability C 、 health D 、 weight(2)A 、 changed B 、 stuck C 、 competed D 、 recreated(3)A 、 constantly B 、 immediately C 、 carefully D 、 regularly(4)A 、 famous B 、 special C 、 pretty D 、 brave(5)A 、 support B 、 exercise C 、 reward D 、 practice(6)A 、 ordering B 、 serving C 、 quitting D 、 cooking(7)A 、 cut down B 、 took in C 、 concentrated on D 、 engaged in(8)A 、 unexpected B 、 favorite C 、 brief D 、 familiar(9)A 、 fueling B 、 admitting C 、 improving D 、 explaining(10)A 、 time B 、 mood C 、 plan D 、 energy(11)A 、 informed B 、 warned C 、 reminded D 、 persuaded(12)A 、 and B 、 but C 、 since D 、 though(13)A 、 played B 、 forgot C 、 lost D 、 picked(14)A 、 amount B 、 intention C 、 sign D 、 idea(15)A 、 true B 、 meaningful C 、 different D 、 present -
19、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。
Every new exercise routine comes a new risk of injury, whether it' s injuring a muscle from lifting or developing knee pain from running. Some people are unwilling to exercise for fear of in-jury. There are estimated 8.6 million sports-related injuries each year in America. However, with the right methods, you can develop a well-rounded exercise routine, one that enlarges the benefits while reducing the risk of injury.
One very common issue in runners is knee pain, which is often called " runner' sknee" . To prevent it, for some people, it' s useful to warm up before running. Another common overuse injury among runners is stress fractures(骨折). This often happens when a runner tries to add too many miles too quickly, without taking enough rest days.
Both of these injuries tend to happen because runners did something out of the ordinary com-pared to what they were trained to do. Take rest days, build up your mileage(里程) gradually and combine regular strength training.
As with other injuries, the risk increases toward the end of a workout. It' s very essential to listen to your body. When it comes to making progress in a workout routine, continuous exercise with a gradual progression is strongly recommended.
Exercise can put someone at risk of injury. There should be a balance between pushing yourself to get better and pushing yourself toward an injury. So encourage yourself to do some-thing that you are confident in doing.
A. These fears are based on facts.
B. Turn to a mixture of sports doctors.
C. This type of exercise can increase the risk of injury.
D. Therefore, the risk of hurting yourself will decrease.
E. But not exercising puts someone at risk of poor health.
F. Adjust in time, especially when tiredness starts to affect your form.
G. Runners may come across two main sorts of injuries related to overuse.
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20、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A new device is helping those who are blind to see. Jason Esterhuizen lost his eyesight after a car accident. He never thought he would be able to see light or movement again. But now with the movement of a switch, his world suddenly grew brighter.
He says, " I still can' t put it into words. I mean from being able to see absolutely nothing, it' s completely black, to all of a sudden seeing a little light move around." It is not full or normal sight, but Esterhuizen can move about in the world around him.
Dr Nader Pouratian says, " Being able to tell where a doorway is, being able to tell where the sidewalk begins or ends or where the crosswalk is, are all extremely meaningful events that can help these people regain some form of independence."
The new technology—called Orion—uses several parts. One is a small device placed in the brain. The other parts are a video camera on sunglasses and a processing device that can be carried in a person' s clothes. When the user points the camera, a signal goes to the processor(处理器)and then back to the glasses. The glasses then communicate wirelessly with the device in the brain. The information causes a pattern to develop in the part of the brain. The pattern helps users detect(识别) movement and shapes of light. And it all happens in seconds.
Pouratian says this technology is a first. " We basically have the video camera and the video processing unit performing the functions of what the eye normally does," he adds.
Esterhuizen says that now he can do everyday activities around his home that he once could not. " Crossing the road is much easier and much safer for me because I can look down and just follow the white line that' s painted on the road."
The researchers believe that one day this technology could help people who have lost their vision because of illnesses like glaucoma(青光眼) or diabetes. It may also help those with poor vision or who were born blind.
(1)、How does the new device help the blind to become independent?A、To tell them their surroundings. B、To show them its instructions. C、To use sound to communicate with them. D、To give them full sight.(2)、What do we know about Orion?A、It needs sunglasses with network . B、It totally depends on the camera. C、It can function almost in real time. D、It sends a pattern of light in hours.(3)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、The technology will cure all diseases. B、The technology still has some space to improve. C、Those with poor vision will recover immediately. D、Those with poor vision will go blind once more.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A、A New Device Improves Your Eyesight B、Technology Is Changing the Modern Life C、Blind Men Are Given the Chance to See D、You Will Get Independence with Orion