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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Not everyone knows that Mogao Caves in China has a "little sister"—Yulin Caves, which is smaller but better preserved than Mogao Caves. This "little sister" has the most brilliant murals(壁画) which are large in scale(规模) and diverse in forms and skills, with much art value. Here is some information to refer to when planning your tour here.
Daily Itinerary(行程)
DAY 1: Visit Mingshashan in the middle afternoon when it is not very hot and sunburn is low.
DAY 2: Visit Yulin Caves. You can visit up to 6 caves. After that, drive about 30 minutes to Suoyangcheng.
DAY 3: Visit the newly opened Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. You will watch two short but well-produced educational documentary movies about Mogao Caves. After the movies, take the interzonal bus to Mogao Caves.
Highlights of This Tour
●In-depth tour of Mogao Caves and Yulin Caves
●Visiting Suoyangcheng—an ancient ruined city 2,000 years ago
●Private tour package covering airport pick-up, accommodation, sightseeing and private tour guide
Basic Information about Price
●$ 380 per person
●This price is based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotels and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
●This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel, class, etc. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
(1)、When can tourists see the documentary movies?A、On Day 1. B、On Day 2. C、On Day 3. D、Any day.(2)、What is a most interesting part of the tour?A、An old living city. B、In-depth travel in private. C、Free accommodations. D、Two brilliant tour guides.(3)、Where can you find the text probably?A、In a history textbook. B、On a travel agency website. C、In an academic journal. D、On an exhibition of murals. -
2、 第二节 读后续写阅读下面材料,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义。
My knees started shaking, yet my body froze. It felt as though my soul departed my body and I had no control over it. Anxiously, I looked through the roster (名单) posted on the wall of the locker room. My heart was beating harder and harder as I slowly saw all my friends' names on that list but could not find mine. At that moment, I froze. I just could not accept that all my friends were on the basketball team while I was not.
I was so convinced there was a mistake that I went and found the coach. "Hey coach, are you sure that the roster you posted is correct?" I asked anxiously, dreading (担心) his answer.
"Yes, the names on the list are finalized. Sorry if you did not make it this year, there is always next year," the coach replied.
I could feel the hot, bitter tears filling my eyes, and I ran out of the room as fast as I could. Trying to forget about the situation, I headed over to the cafeteria to buy some food. I felt dead inside, like nothing mattered. Walking was such a burden that it felt as if I had a 100-pound weight tied to my backpack. My mind was also blank for the rest of the school day. Everything my teachers said went in one ear and out the other.
After school, as I walked to the parking lot to get picked up, I saw all my friends gathered near the rear of the lot, celebrating and joking around. I detoured (绕道) around the side of the school to avoid them, trying not to think about being the only one in our friend group failing to make the team.
I saw my father's car pull up near the school lot, and I walked up to the car and got in. He smiled at me, played the radio, and started driving home.
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。
Noticing my bad mood, he asked me what was wrong.
Inspired by what my father said, I decided to work toward my goal.
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3、 第一节 应用文写作
假定你是李华,你的英国朋友John想了解你的寒假安排。请给他回一封邮件,要点如下:1. 你的寒假安排;2. 此安排的原因;3. 询问对方近期安排。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
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4、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I have a warm story to share with you. A school in San Francisco not only accepted a deaf student, but also(teach) the entire class sign language to allow them to better communicate with him. The moving story began in September last year when a woman asked the primary school in her neighborhood(accept) her six-year-old son, James, had a hearing disability. The teacher, Lily, agreed almost immediately,on the first day of school, she noticed James sitting all himself, unable to communicate with any of his classmates. (determine) to find a way out, Lily tried developing a few signs of (she) own. But a parent of another child came up witheven better idea — getting the whole class to learn sign language along with James. So they got a sign language teacher on board, and three months later, James was able to communicate (happy) with all his classmates about regular things like homework and(game). He was no longer sitting alone from then on.
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5、 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。
I had always been warmly praised for my shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was1 in his hometown.
To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to2 the coach with my shooting ability. But it3 that the team was already full of attacking players and what it needed was someone to4 on defence(防御). Unwillingly, I decided to take that role, but didn't expect the5 was to make all the difference to me later.
One day, when we were6 for a game against the Bucks, I was called out by the coach, Milwaukee, who gave me the7 to guard our court. Though feeling a bit8 , I accepted. Throughout the game, I continued playing the role.
Then, near the end of the game, in a(an)9 to widen the gap, Milwaukee gave me a precious10 . He asked me to organize an attack. Driving up the middle of the court, I11 the ball. It was a12 three-point play and minutes later the championship was ours.
Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to13 the importance of teamwork, Just as Milwaukee said, "14 teams often have one or two players who stand out; good teams have five who work together. It is amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets the15 . "
(1)A 、 ordinary B 、 anxious C 、 inexperienced D 、 excellent(2)A 、 bless B 、 impress C 、 help D 、 equip(3)A 、 turned out B 、 turned to C 、 turned up D 、 turned down(4)A 、 count B 、 focus C 、 wait D 、 call(5)A 、 problem B 、 approach C 、 comment D 、 decision(6)A 、 looking B 、 playing C 、 applying D 、 preparing(7)A 、 responsibility B 、 potential C 、 comfort D 、 change(8)A 、 cheerful B 、 satisfied C 、 disappointed D 、 frightened(9)A 、 mood B 、 attempt C 、 rush D 、 position(10)A 、 opportunity B 、 method C 、 suggestion D 、 lesson(11)A 、 caught B 、 kicked C 、 shot D 、 held(12)A 、 rare B 、 typical C 、 key D 、 possible(13)A 、 wish B 、 achieve C 、 advise D 、 realize(14)A 、 Poor B 、 Losing C 、 Strong D 、 Capable(15)A 、 income B 、 praise C 、 support D 、 promotion -
6、 根据下面短文,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 Feel Beautiful on the Inside
Public opinion may have some say in who is considered "beautiful" on the outside, but inner beauty takes on a whole other meaning. . Learn what beauty means to you and have the confidence to live by your own rules starting today.
Ask yourself what beauty means to you. How do you define (定义) inner beauty? Is it a person who is always smiling? Someone who has kind words for everyone he meets? Or, is your definition of beauty more complex?. Take a pen and a notebook and write down some words that help you describe inner beauty.
Have confidence in who you are. In addition to stressing your character strengths, you can apply other ways to feel more confident. . This can be anything from making music to playing sports. Doing things you are good at builds self-respect.
Smile and laugh more. , just arranging your face into a smiling expression can thoroughly change your mood. Smiles can lead to a more positive mood and a more hopeful attitude. It can not only make you feel beautiful inside, but also improve your outer beauty.
. A reliable method of developing your own inner beauty is adopting the habit of seeing the beauty in everything. All around you, there are amazing people, places and things. Make an effort to slow down and acknowledge these daily.
A. Notice the beauty around you
B. When you want to get the feeling of confidence
C. Even if you don't quite feel up to it at the moment
D. Besides, you should try to laugh as much as possible
E. Take a moment to reflect on what beauty means to you
F. It has more to do with your character than your appearance
G. Frequently take part in activities in which you perform well
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7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Fast food chains have tried for years to appeal to customers who care about their health. They have added lighter food to their menus, such as salads and yogurt. Of course, the lighter food goes with the usual burgers, fried chicken and shakes.
Menus have changed over the past three decades. According to a recent study, fast food menus are less healthy than they were 30 years ago. The study suggests the problem is getting worse. The fat, salt content and size of fast food meals are the problem. They are often the reason for the rising obesity (肥胖) rate among adults in the United States. The researchers found that the average main dish weighed more in 2016 than in 1986. It also had more calories and more sodium (钠). One expert said, "The restaurants have not done enough. The big picture is that there have been some positive changes, but they are small. Overall, the changes have gotten worse. "
The average fast food dessert had more calories in 2016. It also weighed more than the average fast food dessert thirty years earlier. Restaurants are counting on bigger sundaes and cookies to increase the amount spent on each order. For example, McDonald's recently introduced "donut sticks" dusted with sugar. Six sticks have 280 calories. But you can also order 12 sticks for less than the cost of two single orders.
The researchers found that, over the 30 years, there were more calories in items like chips, soup, and French fries. Sodium content rose even though portion(一份) size did not grow much. When consumed together as a single meal, the study found that the average main dish and side order account for nearly 40 percent of a 2000-calory daily diet.
(1)、Why do fast food chains provide lighter food?A、To match the fast food. B、To attract more customers. C、To reduce the cost of each meal. D、To improve the health of customers.(2)、Why are more American adults getting fat?A、They take in more calories from fast food. B、They have little time to exercise regularly. C、They eat much more dessert after every meal. D、They eat fast food more frequently than before.(3)、What is the example of "donut sticks" for in paragraph 3?A、Showing the way of restaurants' making cookies. B、Presenting the popularity of restaurants' new food. C、Stressing the increase in restaurants' food varieties. D、Explaining the intention of restaurants' adding dessert.(4)、Which one could be the best title of the text?A、Fast Food Is Still Killing Us B、Don't Eat Any Fast Food Now C、Try to Eat More Lighter Food D、People Are Becoming Fatter and Fatter -
8、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Inside а tiny shop in Manchester, Adam Birce carefully carves at а woodblock. He looks carefully at each piece to ensure they fit and match before gently setting them together. Adam Birce, the owner of Four Strings, restores stringed instruments like violins, and his passion is restoring and appreciating what has already been crafted and loved.
Birce started playing the violin in grade school and grew to truly appreciate it. He played semiprofessionally out of high school and later got his degree in music at Virginia Commonwealth University as a violinist. After graduating, he landed a job selling violins. "As fate would have it, I was asked by my employer to learn to fix violins 15 years ago," he says. "I soon moved off on my own to do restoration. " Since 2014, he has been on a mission with Four Strings to offer excellent fine-instrument restoration services to the community.
Violin restoration isn't a self-taught skill. Each summer for the past decade, Birce has traveled to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for up to two weeks to study under famous violin restoration expert Hans J. Nebel. Here, students learn everything from delicate edging repair to violin identification. "A lot of the work itself is learning as you go," Birce says. "It's a lot of problem-solving and critical thinking, like coming up with a woodworking plan.
"How long а job takes varies. Most are about 3-6 months for major work, unless a full top-to-bottom restoration is needed, which can take even longer," Birce explains. "I leave that up to the client if they want to commit to that. " One of his longest jobs was working on a Scottish violin from the early 1800s that had been water-damaged. "I had to use every skill in my toolbox to fix it," Birce laughingly recalls. "It was a very onerous job. "
If there's one thing to be learned from Birce's passion, it's that each violin is unique in its own right. He compares the fine instruments market to the fine arts market. "A lot of these instruments are fine art," he says. "I kind of say this is a Picasso I'm playing or a Degas. I've worked on a few, which is always a joy. "
(1)、What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A、The special features of Four Strings. B、The procedures of violin restoration. C、Birce's life experience with the violin. D、Birce's influence in the music industry.(2)、What does the author think of violin restoration?A、It's effortless. B、It's self-taught. C、It's extremely dull. D、It's highly professional.(3)、What does the underlined word "onerous" probably mean in paragraph 4?A、Creative. B、Well-paid. C、Dangerous. D、Demanding.(4)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、Birce prefers art to music. B、Birce has a deep love for his job. C、Birce wants to be as famous as Picasso. D、Birce has become a master of violin restoration. -
9、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
It's always exciting to receive a letter in the mail. Even today, when the world is digitally connected, receiving an actual letter in your mailbox from a distant land is a great way for children to make new friends.
The Peaceful Pen Pals Project is a beautiful initiative that combines global connection and self-expression. The project is part of the nonprofit Kids for Peace, founded by Jill McManigal and Danielle Gram in California, in 2006. Letter writing is most certainly hands-on and helps strengthen relationships throughout the world.
The Peaceful Pen Pals Project is open to all children, ages 2 through 17. To date, there are 1500 children from 17 countries participating in the program. Each child is assigned a pen pal of a similar age. This establishes a point of connection right off the bat for the children and promotes a stronger bond. If the letter writers are in the same grade, they can chat about their schools, teachers, and what they are studying. They can also compare and contrast what different states or countries learn about and how the dynamics of the classroom are, whether socially or academically.
Children may be more inclined to write about their issues if they feel like they are speaking to a peer in a similar situation. They also write about the local weather, who the letter writer lives with, and their favorite things to do at home. This will give the pen pal a good sense of the writer's home life, and they may relate to certain aspects, such as their parents, the number of siblings, or if they share a room. Although pen pals may live in different countries, they may find common ground according to this information.
"Hearing first-hand stories from an international pen pal can encourage teens to take someone else's perspective and to think outside of themselves," writes Rebecca Fraser-Thill on Very Well Family. "It can also encourage interest in geography, politics, and history, and promote many key skills, including reciprocation, empathy and mutual concern. "
(1)、What is the purpose of paragraph 2?A、To prove the importance of making friends. B、To briefly introduce the Peaceful Pen Pals Project. C、To present the history of the nonprofit Kids for Peace. D、To encourage kids to communicate with others by letters.(2)、What can children do in the project?A、Visit different countries with their parents. B、Learn foreign languages online. C、Share their lives by writing letters. D、Solve difficult problems for their pen pals.(3)、What can we infer from Rebecca Fraser-Thill's words?A、It is necessary for every teenager to have a pen pal. B、Writing letters helps teenagers to make more friends. C、Communicating by letters benefits teenagers in many aspects. D、Teenagers make great progress in their studies by writing letters.(4)、What does the text mainly talk about?A、The benefits of having a pen pal from another country. B、New ways for kids to communicate with their friends. C、Letter writing is becoming popular among kids worldwide. D、The Peaceful Pen Pals Project connects kids around the world. -
10、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Whatever your interest is — Titanic, history, food, music or even Game of Thrones' filming sites — one of the different tours on offer here in Belfast can satisfy you.
. GAME OF THRONES TOUR
A guided coach tour takes you to explore some of the exciting filming sites in the hit show. You can step into "Winterfell" and experience archery in a recreated film set in "Stark Family" costumes, or even meet some "Stark Family" members!
. TITANIC TOUR
Take the world's only guided Titanic Boat tour to see the ever changing story of Belfast's rich sea heritage and how the area has developed into a major tourist attraction. Exploring the Titanic story, the boat tour allows you to view the Titanic Quarter from the water. You also have a chance of seeing many seals living in Belfast.
. MUSIC TOUR
Take a bus journey through the heart of this rock and roll city. Sit back, relax, and enjoy music by way of amazing guitar players, from folk songs to rock and Hollywood soundtracks. Finish up at the wonderful Belfast Music show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in the Cathedral Quarter.
. CITY TOUR
If you're short on time but still want to get a general overview of the city, book a private guided taxi tour or a guided open top bus tour. It's the best and quickest way to find out all about the city's history and other places of interest.
(1)、Which tour is suitable for visitors with limited time in Belfast?A、GAME OF THRONES TOUR. B、TITANIC TOUR. C、MUSIC TOUR. D、CITY TOUR.(2)、What can visitors do during the TITANIC TOUR?A、Learn how to sail a boat. B、See a large number of seals. C、Appreciate the movie Titanic. D、View the Titanic Quarter on land.(3)、Where is the text probably taken from?A、A science magazine. B、A history textbook. C、A research paper. D、A travel brochure. -
11、 第二节 书面表达
假设你是光明中学学生会主席李华,你从官网得知,亚洲青年文化节(Asian Youth Cultural Festival)中国赛区组委会正在招募今年英语演讲比赛的承办学校。请你代表学校给组委会写一封邮件,申请承办该活动,内容包括:1. 承办条件;2. 初步计划;3. 希望获准。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours,
Li Hua
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12、 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:在错的词下画一横线,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。
Nowadays, many students in our school don't have enough time do sports. Most of our time is spent on study, which causes some health problem. Thus, our school is held Sunshine Sports activities to improve our physical but mental health. The activities are conducted on every afternoon. We are free to do however we like. The schoolyard is full of laugh and life. As the name suggest, the Sunshine Sports activities make us sunshine boys and girls. Besides, we have a good understanding of sports, friendship as well as team spirit than before. Up to now, the activities had received high praise from both students and teachers.
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13、 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。
Ineense (香) is material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. Yang Jinqing, an inheritor of Qingyuan traditional incense making, has a burning desire to develop popular fragrances. For decades, Yang has committed (he) to the traditional incense craft in Qingyuan, was named a national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council in June 2021.
The country boasts a profound incense history (date) back to before the Qin Dynasty. The craft and its culture thrived during the Song Dynasty. It found wider (popular) during the Ming and Qing dynasties when it (use) to fend off diseases, insects, mosquitoes and preserve people's health.
Qingyuan saw many incense workshops set up during the Song Dynasty, thanks to its close geographical location to abundant herbal resources (hide) in the Taihang Mountains.
Nowadays, with the (increasing) expanding market, more than 50, 000 people are engaged in the incense business in more than 500 local incense businesses.
Yang Jinqing has helped to establish engineering center for herbal incense in Hubei that specializes in studying ancient recipes and developing new crafts based on the fragrance. "We might think incense culture is very elegant and, therefore, far away us, but it is actually very close to our lives." he says. "When drinking tea, playing chess, reading or writing, lighting an incense stick can help calm the nerves and concentrate the mind."
"I want future generations (appreciate) the charm of China's incense culture and craft." he adds.
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14、 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。
My mother used to ask me, "What is the most important part of the body?" Through the years I would1 the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought2 was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mummy." She said, "No. Many people are3 . But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."
Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first4 , I had often thought over the question. So this time I told her, "Mummy, it must be our eyes." She looked at me and said, "You are5 fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."
6 the years, mother asked me a couple more7 and always her response to my answers was, "No, but you are getting8 every year, my child." Then last year, my Grandpa9 .Everybody was heartbroken. Everybody was crying. My mother looked at me when it was our10 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"
I was11 when she was asking me this now. I always thought this was a12 between her and me. She saw the13 on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really14 your life." I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your15 ." I asked, "Is it because they hold up your head?" She replied, "No, it is16 on them a crying friend or loved one can rest their head. I only hope that you have enough17 and friends that you will have a shoulder to cry18 when you need it." Then and there I understood the most important body part is not a19 one. It is20 to the pain of others.
(1)A 、 keep up B 、 believe in C 、 doubt about D 、 guess at(2)A 、 love B 、 health C 、 sound D 、 sight(3)A 、 blind B 、 deaf C 、 invisible D 、 thoughtful(4)A 、 discovery B 、 decision C 、 attempt D 、 suggestion(5)A 、 learning B 、 thinking C 、 running D 、 changing(6)A 、 Before B 、 Till C 、 Beyond D 、 Over(7)A 、 ways B 、 things C 、 questions D 、 times(8)A 、 stronger B 、 taller C 、 smarter D 、 older(9)A 、 passed over B 、 got ill C 、 passed away D 、 got wounded(10)A 、 duty B 、 turn C 、 pity D 、 chance(11)A 、 shocked B 、 satisfied C 、 interested D 、 excited(12)A 、 game B 、 test C 、 plan D 、 secret(13)A 、 worry B 、 puzzlement C 、 regret D 、 pain(14)A 、 enjoyed B 、 found C 、 disliked D 、 lived(15)A 、 shoulders B 、 feet C 、 hands D 、 hair(16)A 、 how B 、 because C 、 why D 、 whether(17)A 、 respect B 、 favour C 、 love D 、 fun(18)A 、 by B 、 on C 、 above D 、 for(19)A 、 valuable B 、 useful C 、 selfish D 、 precious(20)A 、 sympathetic B 、 apparent C 、 miserable D 、 objective -
15、 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。
ChatGPT, launched in November, 2022, has attracted over 100 million monthly users in just two months, which is considered the fastest-growing consumer app.
ChatGPT can write emails, computer code, even academic papers and poems. . With various functions, it is suspected to do no good to multiple areas, above all the higher education.
So is ChatGPT a benefit or a trouble? . Some universities have banned it due to the warning that it could prompt more students to cheat, especially in exams. By comparison, others regard it as a blessing rather than a curse. Andreas Schleicher, director of education and skills of the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development, for instance, said he welcomes ChatGPT because "it gives people a chance" to concentrate less on tasks that technology can perform equally well.
, one-third of the educators said they believe ChatGPT should be banned in schools and universities, while the rest supported students having access to it. The attitude of most students sees a distinct difference. They admitted having sought help from ChatGPT to complete their homework.
As a result, the observed value and usefulness of ChatGPT seem to outweigh the risks. .
A. What we should focus on has shifted to better deal with the chatbot and its development
B. The worry is that ChatGPT could change the basic training structure of higher education
C. According to a survey covering more than 100 educators and over 1, 000 students
D. It is undoubtedly a shocking achievement
E. It is widely discussed whether and to what extent AI should be involved in a scientific article
F. The answers vary greatly across the world
G. Also, it has succeeded in passing different kinds of exams
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16、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Few items make more of a fashion statement than wearing feathers. In Europe the trend first came to prominence(引人注目) during the 16th century Renaissance (文艺复兴) period, symbolizing wealth and power. Similarly, nowadays, the feather industry is seen as an expensive decoration for designer items, including handbags and boots.
However, the Native American culture falls on the opposite end, viewing feathers as sacred parts of their civilization.
Native American is the blanket item for a member of any of the local people of North, Central and South America, many of whom were wiped out by diseases brought over by European colonists. Today, their traditional culture survives to an extent in specific Native American Reserves around the US and Canada, aiming to protect the remaining tribes.
Though each tribe has its own culture, feathers are widely seen as a symbol of bravery and are often integrated into the iconic headdress or warbonnet(战冠) designs worm by the most influential and powerful members of a tribe.
As a key symbol for a tribe, a warbonnet should reflect a tribe's home. As such, they are usually made up of feathers mainly from the local area, which results in widely differing designs around the US.
Of these feathers, an eagle feather is the most highly valued. Within the Native American culture, eagles are regarded for their strength and bravery, meaning anyone who possesses or wears its feathers should also demonstrate these qualities.
Despite this spiritual significance, many not associated with the culture continue to wear headdresses with artificial feathers at music festivals and sporting events. Dennis Zotigh, Cultural Specialist, National Museum of the American Indian, said: "This is analogous to casually wearing a purple heart (a US military medal for bravery) that was not earned."
Indeed, the feather is such a meaningful and spiritual part of Native American culture. So maybe the next time we find ourselves buying a shirt with a feather design or colorful feather earrings, we can appreciate the feather's symbolic history.
(1)、Why does the author mention the trend of feathers at the beginning of the text?A、To introduce the origin of the feather industry. B、To contrast the importance of feathers in different cultures. C、To inform readers of the latest fashion trend. D、To discuss the development of the fashion industry.(2)、What do we know about Native Americans?A、Most of them still live in South America. B、Many of them died from diseases from Europe. C、Headdresses are worn by most members of a tribe. D、Different tribes use the same design for headdresses.(3)、Why are eagle feathers highly valued by Native Americans?A、Eagles represent wealth and status. B、Eagles remind people of cool fashion. C、Eagles are associated with freedom. D、Eagles stand for strength and courage.(4)、What's mainly talked about in the passage?A、The development of the feather industry. B、The meaning of feathers in the Native American culture. C、The spiritual significance of feathers in Renaissance. D、The function of feathers in fashion. -
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When Kurt Benirschke, a researcher at the University of California San Diego, started collecting skin samples from rare and endangered animals in 1972, he didn't have a firm plan on what to do with them. A few years later, he moved his collection to San Diego Zoo, and called it the Frozen Zoo.
Benirschke passed away in 2018, but his efforts are very much alive. Today, the Frozen Zoo is the world's largest animal cryobank (冷库), with samples from over 10,500 individual animals from 1,220 species. It has reached some milestones in the field of genetics (遗传学), starting with the cloning of the first animal — a sheep named Dolly — in 1996.
Although cloning isn't perfect — an Indian ox they cloned only survived for 48 hours, it's a useful tool to help save endangered species, because it can increase genetic diversity. When the population of a species declines, the remaining animals are forced to reproduce within a closely related group, and thus the genetic pool becomes smaller, which further threatens survival. In a species of animals, the genetic diversity is what gives it flexibility, the ability to bounce back from big natural disasters, virus attacks or disease attacks. That's because if there are more different types of genetics in a species, there is a higher chance that some will survive.
With the current alarming rate of biodiversity loss, all researchers agree that a tighter cooperation between all cryobanks is a necessity. The task is enormous, because there are a million species at risk. "We need 50 different genetic samples from each, so that means 50 million samples; for each of those, we need five bottles for each sample, so that's hundreds of millions of samples that need to be stored," Ryder says.
"If we had a conversation with the future, they would say, please save as much biodiversity as you can, now. Period," he adds. "And they would say, do that by all means available."
(1)、Which of the following did Benirschke's efforts include?A、Collecting endangered animals. B、Rebuilding San Diego Zoo. C、Building an animal cryobank. D、Cloning the first animal Dolly.(2)、How does cloning help with animal survival?A、By increasing genetic diversity. B、By boosting animal reproduction. C、By developing genetic technology. D、By fighting against virus attacks.(3)、What's the purpose of Paragraph 4?A、To confirm the importance of the animal cryobanks. B、To explain the supersize of researchers' future work. C、To reveal the serious impacts of biodiversity loss. D、To raise an assumption to save endangered animals.(4)、Which is the best title for the text?A、What the Tech of Cloning Can Do for Genetics B、How Benirschke Dealt with Biodiversity Loss C、What a Conversation with the Future Suggests D、How Frozen Zoos Could Save Dying Species -
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The publication of A Christmas Carol in 1843 ensured that Charles Dickens' name would forever be linked with Christmas. However, it is more than a timeless Christmas story. It's a very Victorian story of urban circumstances: extremes of wealth and poverty, industry and inability. It helped change Victorian society, and that's why Dickens wrote it.
Aside from raising people's awareness of the plight of the poor in Victorian England, though, Dickens was also in great need of cash to support his large family. "Thinking creatively, he wrote himself out of his predicament," says historian Catherine Golden.
The already well-known writer's solution worked, to a degree. By the end of the next year, the book had sold more than 15,000 copies. But due to the book's relatively low price, much of that money didn't make it back to the author. "What a wonderful thing it is that such a great success should bring me such intolerable anxiety and disappointment!" Dickens wrote.
The book did have the cultural impact Dickens was hoping for, though. The writer came from a poor family and is remembered as a friend to the poor throughout his life. In the fall of that year, the author had visited a Samuel Starey's Field School, which taught poor children. "Dickens easily empathized with children living in poverty, coming, as he did, from a poor childhood himself — a fact that set him apart from many other English authors," writes Golden.
"Even if economics motivated Dickens to write, his story encouraged charity," writes Golden. "Like Scrooge, a character in his story, Dickens himself was a charitable man. He used his wealth and influence to help those less fortunate."
Dickens may not have gotten rich off of the publication of A Christmas Carol, but he did make the world a little richer.
(1)、Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol ____.A、to make enough money to support his big family B、to celebrate Christmas with children living in poverty C、to share his poor childhood with other English authors D、to help change the urban circumstances in Victorian society(2)、What does the underlined word "plight" probably mean?A、Identification. B、Assumption. C、Dilemma. D、Compromise.(3)、How did Dickens actually feel about the sling of the book?A、It was wonderful. B、It was discouraging C、It was satisfying. D、It was unnecessary.(4)、What is the author's tone when he talks about Dickens?A、Sharp. B、Admiring. C、Ridiculous. D、Humorous. -
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Chicago has all the offerings you would expect from a major city. If you plan to spend a wonderful time here, just see the followings:
Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Price: $21 for adults; $12 for kids 3-17
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry shows more than 35,000 artifacts and a variety of hands-on exhibits. Displays here cater to all types of curious minds: feel the physics of a tornado in "Science Storms" and see baby chicks at the Genetics, etc.
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave
Price: $25 for adults; $19 for kids 3-17
Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist art, the Art Institute of Chicago features nearly 300,000 works from all over the world in its collection. Highlights include pieces from famous artists like Van Gogh and Monet.
Skydeck Chicago at the Willis Tower 233 S. Wacker Drive
Price: $30 for adults; $22 for kids 3-17
On the 103rd floor of the 110-story Willis Tower, the third-tallest building in North America, Skydeck Chicago is famous for breathtaking views of the city. Visit on a sunny day and you may be able to see 4 states.
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave
Price: Free
Navy Pier offers a family-friendly entertainment. Kids enjoy their rides on a drop tower while grown-ups catch a show at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater or grab a drink at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Beautiful fireworks displays light up the skies on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
(1)、Where can impressionist art fans go to appreciate works?A、5700S. Lake Shore Drive. B、111S. Michigan Ave. C、233 S. Wacker Drive. D、600 E. Grand Ave.(2)、How much will a couple with a child aged 6 pay if they enjoy a bird view of Chicago?A、$60. B、$64. C、$69. D、 $82.(3)、What can people do at Navy Pier?A、Enjoy a beer. B、Make fireworks. C、Observe baby chicks. D、Discover secrets of tornadoes. -
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It was the last day of school, and the long year spent in fourth grade had finally come to an end. It had rained heavily all day, and by the afternoon it became chilly. The sun had dipped below the horizon (地平线) as I got home soaked (湿透) and cold. I rushed into my room and slipped into some dry clothes. Once I had changed, I joined my mother in the kitchen. She had already lit the fire to prepare supper.
The wood soon caught fire, and the warmth spread around the room. I tried to get closer to the fire as my body was shivering with the intense cold. My mother gently rubbed my back and said, "I am proud of you, my little hero," as I told her how my schoolwork had improved. I remember her bright smile and the joy in her eyes.
My mother started humming the lyrics to one of my favorite songs, "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson. I immediately began to sing with my mother. We would always sing songs like this together. My mother knew how much I loved singing. She always felt sorry that she couldn't afford to pay for music classes for me.
Life was not easy for us during that period. I was living with my mother after she separated from my dad, which happened the year before when I was in third grade. Sometimes the nights were tedious (单调乏味的) and tiresome as we did not have a television and the batteries in our old radio would often run out. However, I enjoyed the 20 songs that my mother and I sang together. As she hummed the tune and I sang along, I dreamed of a world where performing on stage would be the pillar (支柱) of my life. The turning point of my childhood came after the end of fourth grade. Our neighbor moved away and left his old piano to us.
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My mother was so happy that she could teach me singing at home with this piano.
The next term, I became the lead singer of the school chorus, which was one step closer to my dream of becoming a singer and inspiring people with my voice.