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1、 第一节书面表达
世界野生动植物日(World Wildlife Day)即将来临。请你给你校的英语刊物写一则倡议书,号召同学们保护野生动植物。内容包括:1. 野生动物的重要性;2. 保护野生动物的倡议。
注意:1. 词数 100 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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2、 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。
The traditional Chinese craft of turning thick bamboo into delicate slices achieves fame on overseas short video platform TikTok, receiving more than 10 million (view) and hundreds of thousands of likes. The skilled bamboo craftsmen are recording the daily detailed production process of their handicrafts on social media, are regarded as a " (mystery) Chinese power" in the eyes of foreign netizens.
Anne, TikTok talent from Omaha, USA, filmed a reaction video to the artistry and posted online. While witnessing the process of bamboo gradually turning into bamboo silk and pot brushes, she couldn't contain her (surprise) expression. "A real craftsman," she said in the video.
fancy tools, these bamboo craftsmen make amazing works of art (simple) using their own bare hands. Pan Yunfeng, 51, from Lin'an, Zhejiang, started learning bamboo weaving at an early age and by now with over 5 million followers on Douyin, he (become) a genuine influencer for netizens home and abroad.
Bamboo weaving art, (originate) from the Warring States Period 2,000 years ago, has become an essential part of Chinese traditional culture. Now, the popularity of bamboo art on TikTok has opened a window for foreign netizens to better understand Chinese culture.
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3、 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。
Joel Boyers and his wife, Melody Among, were heading home in their helicopter (直升机)when he received a call for help from a stranger. The caller's brother and her1 were trapped on their roof in Waverly because of the rising floodwater.
The caller2 Joel Boyers to come to their aid. Boyers looked west towards Waverly at the storm clouds. Aware of the danger to3 in such bad weather, though, he4 put the brother's address into his5 . Soon, he and Among were in the air,6 for what they were about to see in Waverly.
Upon arriving he found the water below was7 . People were holding on to anything that didn't move—roofs, trees. The flooding also8 cell phone service, meaning Boyers couldn't use his phone to locate the9 he was looking for. He flew on anyway.
As Boyers drove the helicopter, Among began10 people on roofs and bridges—anywhere Boyers could11 and get them onboard. A rescued man pointed to a teenager. The teenager held onto a branch with one hand and the other held a dog she'd saved earlier while both were12 in the current (水流). With no place for Boyers to land, he13 the helicopter until it hovered (盘旋) just above the water line. The rescued man jumped out and swam to the tree, where he helped the teen and the dog to the14 .
Though the experience was15 , Boyers admitted it was fun.
(1)A 、 neighbour B 、 wife C 、 friend D 、 daughter(2)A 、 ordered B 、 attracted C 、 begged D 、 challenged(3)A 、 pack B 、 fly C 、 quit D 、 swim(4)A 、 immediately B 、 secretly C 、 gradually D 、 creatively(5)A 、 card B 、 pocket C 、 computer D 、 phone(6)A 、 unprepared B 、 intended C 、 relieved D 、 recognized(7)A 、 peaceful B 、 rapid C 、 familiar D 、 clean(8)A 、 revised B 、 delivered C 、 damaged D 、 registered(9)A 、 house B 、 tree C 、 car D 、 bridge(10)A 、 debating with B 、 adapting to C 、 commenting on D 、 searching for(11)A 、 land B 、 rise C 、 jump D 、 look(12)A 、 training B 、 exploring C 、 experimenting D 、 struggling(13)A 、 reserved B 、 lowered C 、 followed D 、 designed(14)A 、 home B 、 school C 、 helicopter D 、 truck(15)A 、 plain B 、 awkward C 、 adventurous D 、 formal -
4、 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。
How to Avoid an Internet Addiction
It may seem like everyone surfs the web these days. But if you can't have interest in other aspects of your life because of the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction. You might fear you're the only one who has experienced that feeling. Luckily, there are some ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet, and you are not the only one with this problem. So do not be embarrassed. Just be brave to admit that you are on your way to an Internet addiction. And then find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it. If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside to do something you enjoy, like playing a sport. This will take your mind off the computer.
Use an alarm clock or timer (计时器).
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get away from the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer on your desktop.
A. Being addicted to it is quite normal.
B. Admit you are at risk of an addiction.
C. The truth, though, is that it's quite common to be an addict.
D. When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.
E. This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.
F. This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.
G. If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.
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5、 阅读短文,回答问题
Now more companies are experimenting with the concept of connected clothes. Among the pioneers is London based Cute Circuit, which has been creating fashionable smart clothing since 2004. The company's latest innovation is the "Sound Shirt", which allows deaf people to "feel" live music by transforming the tunes into touch sensations (感受) in real time.
The fashionable jacket uses software that changes the music into data and wirelessly sends it to the 16-micro motors fitted inside the clothing's fabric (布料). The devices shake with the intensity (强度) of the music being played, allowing the wearer to feel each instrument individually. For example, violins can be felt on the arms, while the deeper, heavier bass notes can be felt close to the stomach. The series of touch like sensations across the wearer's body enable him or her to feel the entire music, resulting in a musical experience.
To ensure the shirt is comfortable, the designers chose to leave out wires and instead wove conductive textiles (导电纺织品) into the garment's fabric. Francesca Rosella, chief creative officer of Cute Circuit, explains, "There're no wires inside, so we're only using smart fabrics — we have a combination of micro-electronics and very thin and flexible and conductive fabrics. All these little electronic motors are connected with these conductive fabrics so that the garment is soft and stretchable."
Cute Circuit, which has been testing the Sound Shirt for three years, expects to make it available to the general public shortly. Priced at $3,673, the smart jacket won't be cheap. However, twin sisters Herman and Heredia Breanne, who lost their hearing at a young age, believe the hi-tech garment is a worthwhile investment, especially for deaf people with a passion for dancing. "It's almost like feeling the depth of the music," says Herman. "It just feels as though we can move along with it."
(1)、Why does the writer mention smart clothing in the first paragraph?A、To show the development of technology. B、To introduce the topic of the passage. C、To demonstrate the latest trend of music. D、To summarize the main idea of the whole passage.(2)、What does paragraph 2 focus on?A、The software used in the shirt. B、The musical instruments felt by the wearers. C、The way the shirt functions. D、The experience the wearer gains with the shirt.(3)、Which of the following can be used to describe the "Sound Shirt"?A、Affordable and fashionable. B、Cheap and comfortable. C、Interesting but useless. D、Expensive but comfortable.(4)、What do the twin sisters mentioned in the text indicate?A、The shirt will be popular with deaf dancing-enthusiasts. B、They will invest in the "Sound Shirt" industry. C、The shirt should be marketed as soon as possible. D、They love music very much. -
6、 阅读短文,回答问题
Given the crowds of visitors and many attractions at the Disney parks, it's easy to get lost. Thankfully, you will always find a worker to point you in the right direction. When you do, you just might start to notice something unique about their body language—and it's just one of the many secrets Disney employees won't tell you.
Cast members, as park employees are called, are taught in their training to always point with two fingers instead of one. The first reason for this is that pointing with just the one index finger(食指), as most Americans do, is considered impolite in some cultures and countries. The Disney parks have always attracted many international visitors, so the friendlier two-finger gesture became the norm among employees, in an effort to be sensitive and welcoming to every person. Employees have even affectionately named it "the Disney point". Michaela Paris, a former Disney employee, said the Disney point is a sign of respect.
"Disney receives plenty of foreign travelers to their parks. The typical single finger point is a symbol of disrespect and has a negative(负面的) meaning in many cultures. Therefore, Disney created 'the Disney point' to accommodate all of their guests, " Paris said.
Other sources say this way of pointing is related to Disney himself. According to the Huffington Post, it's actually how Walt Disney himself used to point things out to visitors, because he usually had a cigarette balanced between the two fingers. You won't find cast members today smoking a cigarette—there's no smoking allowed for anyone, employees or guests, once you are inside the entrances at Disney parks—but the tradition of pointing with two fingers still stands.
Keep an eye out for the statue of Walt and Mickey doing "the Disney point" next time you're at Disney World. Meanwhile don't miss other such rules that all Disney employees must follow.
(1)、When will a visitor probably notice "the Disney point"?A、When asking the way. B、When entering the park. C、When greeting foreigners. D、When smoking a cigarette.(2)、What does "the Disney point" refer to?A、A gesture. B、An employee. C、A park. D、A statue.(3)、What does the underlined word "accommodate" in paragraph 3 mean?A、offer space to. B、put up. C、provide food for. D、adapt to.(4)、What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A、Rules to follow in the park. B、The life story of Walt Disney. C、Some attractions at Disney World. D、A possible origin of "the Disney point". -
7、 阅读短文,回答问题
I am rather good at using maps. But I forgot the maps and here we were, late afternoon, last day of holiday, my daughter, my cousin and I, driving along a two-lane highway in Oregon. No other car in sight, and the sun had just gone down. Where was that sweet little village?
It was supposed to be right along this river. We drove on, farther into the unknown river always at left as our guide. We kept passing farms and fields and now a few lights were coming out. In my head, I was doing a lot of self-criticism: Why didn't we start earlier, bring the map and so on? My cousin and I were both impatient and stressed. My daughter, at least, was happy in the back seat, texting a friend. I pulled up on the shoulder of the road to think.
Just the — Wow! Amazing! A new scene appeared. Where did it come from?
Right there, out of nowhere: a magical misty landscape. Fields stretched in silent purple, with rows of tall trees, darkening in the dusk. I turned the car engine off. All was silent in the hot summer air. Beside us, a plum-covered river hardly moved between a border of trees, its dark lazy water reflecting the last light of day.
How breathtaking! Where had it been? If I had seen even a bit of beauty while driving along, I could have stopped and taken a look. I had missed it all.
We miss a lot, almost everything, in fact, in our world. Our task-focused filters (过滤器)takes care of that, selecting only what we need. We need to get to work. Have some lunch. We see what we need to see, often for purposes of survival. Gregory Bateson, speaking of beauty, said the judgment is selection of a fact. In our daily lives, who or what is doing the selecting? Can we make a change? Can we see further?
(1)、Where might the author be heading for?A、A tourist attraction. B、A destination of his holiday. C、Her own home. D、Her cousin farm.(2)、What made the author keep blaming himself in the beginning?A、That the holiday is unexpectedly tiring and boring. B、That she hadn't been well prepared got her cousin annoyed. C、That lack of full preparation made her lose her way. D、That there was no familiar river in sight.(3)、The author felt really amazed because____.A、she discovered a tourist spot unknown to others B、she finally reached what she had intended C、the right route to her destination was close D、her carelessness brought an unexpected pleasure(4)、What does the story intend to tell us?A、Slow down your pace and enjoy the beauty in life. B、Stay calm even if trapped in trouble. C、Keep positive because everything has a way out. D、Adjust your plan for the purpose of pleasure. -
8、 阅读短文,回答问题
Rome can be expensive for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社).
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's fun without being too noisy. As an added advantage, it's close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you're looking for a clean and modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings (家具陈设). There are plenty of other benefits, too: it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, who will offer you a map of the city when you arrive, and advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
(1)、What is the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A、Comfort. B、Safety. C、Price. D、Location.(2)、Which hotel best suits people enjoying an active social life?A、Yellow Hostel. B、Hostel Alessandro Palace. C、Youth Station Hostel. D、Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.(3)、What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A、It gets noisy at night. B、Its staff is too talkative. C、It charges for Wi-Fi. D、It's inconveniently located. -
9、 第二节阅读下面短文,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故事。
Michael was a 13-year-old boy who was very honest and diligent. Recently, he had transferred (转学) to another school, so he had no friends in the new school yet. On Monday morning, he was nearly late for school. The night before, his family attended his cousin's wedding and reached home late, which was why he couldn't get up on time as usual.
At school, Michael could not pay attention to anything but waited for the bell to ring so that he could buy something to eat. The moment the bell rang, he quickly opened his schoolbag to find his money, but just then he remembered that he had left for school in a hurry in the morning and forgotten to take money. He looked under his books, hoping to find some money but there was nothing.
Not knowing what to do, he walked out of the classroom and sat on a bench in front of the canteen. He saw a few of his classmates there, among whom was Steven. He was one of the richest kids in his class, but he was a very arrogant (傲慢的) boy who thought everyone else was a loser. But as Michael was new, he didn't know much about Steven.
When he went towards Steven and asked if he could borrow some money for his lunch, Steven laughed a lot and said, "I knew you were a loser, maybe a beggar?" Steven laughed out so loud that other kids also heard and made fun of the situation. He didn't answer Steven, and slowly walked back towards an empty bench.
When he reached the bench, he noticed something lying near it. It was a wallet. He picked it up and recognized it as Steven's, as he remembered Steven showing it to his friends and telling that his uncle bought it for him from the UK. There was quite a lot of money inside for a kid.
注意:1. 续写词数应为 150 词左右;2. 续写部分分为 2 段,每段开头已为你写好。
At first, Michael wanted to keep it a secret and punished Steven.
"Why are you giving back?" Murmured Steven.
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10、 第一节书面表达
假定你是李华,你的外国朋友Eric来信请你为他班的班报"Diverse Cultures"栏目写一篇有关中国传统文化的文章。请给他回复,内容包括:1. 欣然应允;2. 你准备写的内容;3. 说明你的理由。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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11、 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。
Zibo city in China's Shandong province has unexpectedly been popular on social media since late February due its unique local barbecue specialty. This has provided an opportunity for the local government (develop) tourism and spending. The latest promotion gives visitors free admission to 10 scenic (spot) in the city as long as their train ticket's final destination is Zibo. Passengers who take the train are greeted by posters (read) "Welcome to the Special BBQ Train" and they receive items such as leaflets, souvenirs, and snacks. Videos of interesting experience have been posted on social media, attracting more visitors.
Zibo's barbecue is different from other types in China as it (make) on a stove, served with flatbread and dressings, and diners can finish cooking the skewer (烤肉串) on (they) own stoves. May young people (crowd) into the city to try the dish since a group of college students posted videos of themselves enjoying it in February. Searchers for "Zibo barbecue" on the Internet have increased by 770 percent (compare) to the same period last year, and lines outside barbecue restaurants on several streets reach for more than 100 meters on the weekends.
Zibo is now a must-visit destination for food lovers, they can experience the unique and delicious barbecue and explore the city's scenic spots.
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12、 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。
The other day, I was looking at my schedule for the summer. I had a moment of1 , realizing I'd be without my laptop for two weeks during our family camping trip.
You might be thinking my2 sounds astonishing and that two weeks with no pressure to work, just relaxing in nature is the time to refresh and restore one's3 and body. I used to be a workaholic (工作狂). So taking two weeks off from my business made me4 .
I know I'm not5 here in our busy world. To work hard is especially significant for high-achieving people to6 in their careers. We live in a culture that7 the state of being busy. There might have been many times when you8 some relatives or friends on the street and heard they said they were very busy when asking about their recent9 . Being busy is the new normal. Therefore, when we're not busy, we feel like we're doing something wrong.
I'm not saying working all the time makes us feel OK. Taking a break brings us10 . We'll be more11 after relaxing, thus having more novel ideas. Iceland has12 a 4-day work week for 2,500 people. A study by Stanford University found that their13 didn't decline; they reported a better work-life balance.
Our brains aren't designed to14 all the time. Working hard enough to pass our limits will unavoidably lead to burnout. Therefore, we should give ourselves a(n)15 once in a while.
(1)A 、 panic B 、 relief C 、 pride D 、 joy(2)A 、 desire B 、 influence C 、 permission D 、 response(3)A 、 brain B 、 grade C 、 resource D 、 collection(4)A 、 mild B 、 relaxed C 、 confident D 、 anxious(5)A 、 independent B 、 alone C 、 powerful D 、 confused(6)A 、 advance B 、 choose C 、 argue D 、 escape(7)A 、 illustrates B 、 refuses C 、 values D 、 doubts(8)A 、 made out B 、 referred to C 、 figured out D 、 came across(9)A 、 proposals B 、 situations C 、 customs D 、 advantages(10)A 、 losses B 、 diversities C 、 difficulties D 、 benefits(11)A 、 creative B 、 disappointed C 、 sensitive D 、 worried(12)A 、 invited B 、 exported C 、 promoted D 、 faded(13)A 、 foam B 、 productivity C 、 moral D 、 diagram(14)A 、 attach B 、 beat C 、 work D 、 rest(15)A 、 item B 、 chance C 、 gift D 、 break -
13、 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。
Benefits of Space Exploration
On April 12, 1961, the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. Why should we spend so much time and money to explore dangerous environments? Well, the answer is simple. The benefits of space, including medical, technological and economic benefits, are more than the dangers of it.
● Medical benefits.
Analyzing the effects of zero-gravity on blood circulation led to many discoveries on how to prevent some types of heart failure. And the experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases.
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The space race has led to technological advancements in the shortest period of time, such a vacuum-sealed (真空密封的) food, fireproof materials and modern vacuum cleaners. Today, we still use them in our daily lives. Yet, we even don't know that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon. Who knows what kind of new technologies could be developed that will make our lives easier in the future?
● Creation of STEM jobs.
Space exploration is one of the industries that require the largest percentage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. A lot of those jobs are positions for engineers, data analysts, doctors, biologists and so on. Although these positions require highly qualified people to fill them, they are some of the highest-paid jobs in the market.
A. Space tourism industry.
B. Development of new technologies.
C. Is exploring space a waste of time and money?
D. As you can see, it is important for us to keep pushing the limits of space exploration.
E. So the growing space industry creates high-paid jobs.
F. The medical benefits of space exploration reach every area of the human body.
G. The age of space exploration started that day.
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14、 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。
Humans have been living and working on the space station for over 20 years. Their meals are packaged, though sometimes astronauts receive fresh treats from resupply missions. The longer that packaged food is stored, the more it loses nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin K.
Astronauts have successfully grown 10 different crops on the space station since 2015 and had the chance to sample (品尝) each one. The International Space Station hosted a party for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chili peppers (辣椒) grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste the peppers after initially kicking off the plant experiment on the space station in July.
Plant Habitat-04 is one of the most complex plant experiments on the orbiting laboratory to date because peppers take much longer to grow than the previous experiment plants. After growing for four months, the peppers were harvested on Friday.
Peppers provide a great source of vitamin C, as well as other key nutrients. Pepper plants self-pollinate (自花授粉), so they are easy to grow, and they are a pick-and-eat crop that doesn't have to be cooked. They are also safe to eat raw.
A side effect of life in zero gravity is that astronauts often lose some of their taste and smell, so spicy or well-seasoned foods are a favorite. Adding fresh greens or peppers to the menu allows astronauts to liven up their regular meals. But growing and tending to the plants can also produce other benefits.
Astronauts have described the joy from seeing — as well as smelling and caring for — leafy green plants on the space station that remind them of Earth.
"Growing colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health," said Matt Romeyn, principal investigator for the experiment. "We are discovering that growing plants and vegetables with colors and smells helps to improve astronauts' well-being."
(1)、How is the food astronauts eat on the space station?A、Always fresh. B、Lack of nutrients. C、Never tasty. D、Full of vitamins.(2)、What makes Plant Habitat-04 one of the most complex plant experiments?A、The technology. B、Growing process. C、The varieties of plants. D、Growing time required.(3)、Which is the most probable reason for adding peppers to food for astronauts?A、Peppers are delicious. B、Peppers can improve memory. C、Peppers help prevent diseases. D、Peppers can restore appetite.(4)、Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A、The Fun of Growing Chili Peppers in Space B、The Agricultural Goal in the Space Mission C、The First Chili Peppers Grown in Space D、The Chili Peppers Used in the Space Mission -
15、 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。
Bactrian camels in the Gobi usually give birth to a baby camel every second year. But because of the terrible weather conditions, it is common for a mother or baby to die during or after delivery. The result is often lonely babies and sad mothers who need one another.
After centuries in the desert, the locals have developed a unique musical practice when they want a mother camel to accept a newborn baby camel. When the practice starts, a musician plays his instrument, usually a Mongolian flute. The mother and baby are tied together, and another musician begins to sing: "khuus, khuus, khuus."
At first, the mother either pays no attention to the baby or treats it badly. The "coaxer (劝诱者)," at this point, changes the music based on the behavior. The singer begins to copy the sound of the camel's walking, running and voices. After many hours of this, the mother and baby are in tears, and are joined for life.
However, each year fewer and fewer young people are willing to learn and pass on this tradition. In addition, more and more Mongolian families are sending their children away to study and live in cities, and those who leave almost never return. The young people who remain in the desert struggle then to raise families that can help raise camels and keep the traditions alive. On top of that, many have discovered that motorbikes are cheaper than camels. All of this are killing the traditional way of life.
A few Mongolians have turned to the United Nations to help save this practice. In 2015, they added it to their "List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding," but it's hard to know what influence this can have beyond recognizing the existence of the practice.
(1)、Why do the locals develop the Mongolian practice?A、To help baby camels get along with hosts. B、To make mother camels give birth more often. C、To calm down mother camels during delivery. D、To strengthen mother and baby camels' relationships.(2)、What can be inferred about the coaxing practice?A、It requires great skill. B、It lasts for a few days. C、The music is slow and sad. D、The practice is still popular today.(3)、Why is the practice in danger?A、Because of the number of camels. B、Because of the difficulty of the practice. C、Because of the changes in locals' lifestyle. D、Because of the terrible weather in the desert.(4)、What's the attitude of the author towards the practice?A、Positive. B、Uncertain. C、Disappointed. D、Indifferent. -
16、 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。
Exciting new research suggests there could be living things in the clouds above Venus, whose orbit brings it closer to the Earth than any other planets. A study of Venus' atmosphere shows a type of gas is in its atmosphere. The gas, on the Earth, is only produced by very small creatures. If such creatures are found on Venus, it might be the first evidence of life existing somewhere else in the universe.
Scientists found the gas in thick clouds about 35 miles above Venus' equator. On the Earth, the gas is produced by special forms of life that live in airless environments such as swamps (沼泽). It can also be made in factories but neither explanation helps scientists to understand what the gas is doing on Venus.
To get to the bottom of the mystery, the scientists have now made their data public in the hope that others may be able to find a clue that they have missed. Professor Greaves explained that the gas might be produced by some non-living natural process that we haven't yet discovered, but for now, the idea of life on Venus has to be considered. She added, "In my whole career, I have been interested in the search for life elsewhere in the universe, so I'm just blown away that this is even possible. We are sincerely encouraging other people to tell us what we might have missed. This is how science works." If scientists on the Earth are unable to find an explanation, then a future mission to Venus might be needed to prove whether or not life exists there. The US space agency NASA is already planning an exploration that they would float on a balloon through the clouds of Venus, and this could be launched sometime in the 2030s.
(1)、What can we know about Venus according to Paragraph 1?A、The thickness of its clouds. B、The existence of a kind of gas. C、The distance from it to the Earth. D、The exact temperature of its atmosphere.(2)、Why have the scientists made their data public?A、To seek others' help to find the truth. B、To change the wrong conclusion before. C、To prove the existence of life on Venus. D、To announce their successful experience.(3)、What does the underlined phrase "blown away" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Impressed. B、Upset. C、Grateful. D、Doubtful.(4)、Where does the text probably come from?A、A travel brochure. B、A medical report. C、A science magazine. D、A museum handbook. -
17、 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。
During the latter half of the 20th century many people connected Belfast, Northern Ireland, with war. Actually, since the peace agreements were signed in 1998, the city Belfast has become a top tourist destination.
Belfast's City Hall
Belfast's City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The splendid building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast's history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden's famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old.
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast's splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.
St. George's Market
Award-winning St. George's Market was built in the1890s and is Belfast's last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 booths selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market's famous breakfast, and try a unique coffee or tea while listening to live music.
This is just a small taste of what Belfast has to offer Everyone should take time to explore more in this beautiful city on the Lagan River.
(1)、Which place is worth visiting for students interested in varieties of plants?A、Belfast's City Hall B、Ulster Museum C、Botanic Gardens D、St. George's Market(2)、What do Belfast City Hall and St. George's Market have in common?A、A large collection of treasures. B、The live music and impressive statues. C、Exhibits related to the history of Belfast. D、The unique feature of the architecture itself.(3)、What is the purpose of the passage?A、To introduce some splendid buildings to us. B、To attract us to a fantastic city as the destination. C、To share the interesting travel experiences with us. D、To advertise some special food and souvenirs to us. -
18、 第二节阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. "Enjoy your extra day off" said the teacher to her class.
An extra day off unsuited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily.
"How was school, Kayla?" asked her mom.
"It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday."
"You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?" asked Kayla's mom with a laugh.
Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. I trained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing videogames inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours.
Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn't believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped here yes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream.
"Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let's get a move on," said Kayla's mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents,
"Are you serious about working today? Isn't Labor Day a holiday?"
"Yes, Kayla. It is," replied her dad. "But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place."
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At first Kayla felt disappointed at her parents' plan for the holiday.
But things began to change as she was doing the chores.
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19、 第一节书面表达
校英语社将邀请湖南大学的Denver教授于下周一下午四点在学校报告厅举行关于保护视力的讲座。假如你是英语社社长,请你用英语写一则通知。
内容要点:1.讲座地点与时间;2.讲座专家与主题;3.注意事项。
注意:1.词数为80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文流畅。
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The English Society
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20、 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。
In the coming era of budget cuts to education, distance learning could become the norm.
The temptation for those in charge of education budgets to trade teachers technology could be so strong that they ignore the disadvantages of distance learning. School facilities are expensive (build). Online classes do not require buildings and each class can host hundreds of people at the same time, (result) in greater savings. But moving away from a traditional classroom a living, breathing human being teaches and interacts with students daily is a disaster. (physical) attending school has hidden benefits: getting up (early), interacting more with peers, and building better relationships with teachers. Moreover, schools should be more than simple institutions of traditional learning. They are places where students (offer) counseling(咨询) and other support.
Those policy-makers are often fascinated by the latest technology in education and its potential to transform education overnight. , online education does not allow a teacher to keep a struggling student after class and offer help. Educational videos are unable to make eye contact or assess a student's level of (engage). Given these expectations, schools should not become permanently "remote". Technology, however (advance), should simply be a tool of a good teacher.