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1、nbsp;—Our computer is working again!
—Yes. Our IT teacher ____ it. It took him about an hour.
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2、 —Have you ever heard "A thousand-mile journey begins with the first ____"?
—Yes. It's a famous Chinese saying by Laozi.
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3、 第二节阅读下面材料,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。
When my husband Randy died in late fall, deciding what to do with his garden was way down on the list of necessary tasks. During the first few months, I cried with our daughters, planned a memorial, cried with my family, celebrated a quiet Thanksgiving, and panicked over not having bought Christmas presents.
As the calendar turned to a new year, the often rainy days and long nights deepened my sorrow. I found myself exhausted at the end of February, both physically and mentally. Then the daffodils bloomed (开花) in the garden.
Years before, Randy had planted dozens of these lemon-yellow flowers. To him, they served as a reminder of hope, a promise that light and warmth would soon replace cold and dark. Looking at those dauffodils, I thought about how Randy had considered our garden a living work of art, carefully choosing plants so we'd see new blooms every month.
Then I noticed all the weeds that had taken root and spread everywhere. The neglect (疏于打理 ) showed, for Randy's illness had lasted a couple of years, a time when he didn't have energy for yard work the way he had before.
Faced with the neglected garden, I felt overwhelmed in the beginning. My daughters suggested I hire a service to clean everything up. I didn't respond.
Every time I sat in the garden alone, the memories of the lively garden came flooding, like the numerous scenes in an unforgettable film. Many days Randy came home from work, changed into old clothes, and headed out the door to mow or prune (修剪). Orange dragonflies followed him around the yard as he worked. Honeybees buzzed among the flowers, birds sang beautiful songs, and gentle breezes carried the sweet smell of dirt. No matter how cold or wet it was, the fresh air and physical activity made him energized and refreshed. For Randy, the work was quiet and comforting, which was a relief, as well as a pleasure.
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。
The days grew warmer and lighter, and I started the work myself.
Weeks later, my daughters returned to visit me.
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4、 第一节:应用文写作
假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Tom 在你和家人去英国旅游的时候给你提供了很多帮助。请你写一封电子邮件表达感谢,内容包括:1. 告知已平安回国;2. 回顾帮助与收获;3. 邀请来中国游玩。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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5、 语法填空
When the fire alarm woke her up at 6:50 a.m., Cloe Woods immediately took action. 5yearold girl jumped out of bed and found herself (surround) with heavy smoke. Remembering she'd learned on a school field trip to the local fire department in Kenner, Louisiana, she went to wake up her blind grandmother, Claudia Arceneaux, 76, who had lost her sight nine (month) earlier.
Cloe told her grandmother to hold her shoulder as they walked out of their home. Once outside, she started looking for water, (think) she could put the fire out herself.
The fire was eventually put out. A firefighter praised Cloe for her (brave).
"Cloe is ahead of my time," Shone Arceneaux, Cloe's mom, said (proud). "Who knows what could have happened it hadn't been for Cloe? Of course, we owe great thanks Cloe's school for providing Cloe with the chance to learn about fire safety."
The family is now at a hotel while the house (repair). Meanwhile, Cloe's school is raising money to help the family recover.
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6、 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。
On CHRISTMAS Eve 2020, fire trucks rushed to the Chuck's home in Manton, Michigan. But it wasn't because of a Christmas nightmare. Far from it.
Winters can be1 this far north, especially in the full swing of COVID-19. Scott Chuck knew something had to be done to bring some2 to the 1, 555 people calling Manton home.
Chuck, 51, owns a house with a yard. When he was three, his father built a(n) 3 in their backyard, where Chuck and his buddies would spend4 hours playing hockey. That, thought Chuck, is what the children in this community need.
One problem: Chuck had no5 how to expand the ice-skating rink that had been abandoned for years and was6 too small for his intention. Luckily, there's YouTube. After watching a video, he was7 a 3,000-square-foot shallow pool in his yard, and buying logs to create the walls. Now he needed the ice. That's where those fire trucks came in. It took 12 of them to spray enough water to8 the pool. Then he waited for Mother Nature to do9 .
It wasn't long before Chuck's back yard became a Manton hot10 . The smell of grilled hot dogs in the air, the sparkle of lights over the ice and the laughter of children playing hockey11 everyone.
But the kindness didn't stop with Chuck. When12 got out that he'd spent S1, 400 out of his own pocket to build his rink, neighbors, even strangers, donated $3, 000 to13 the costs and more.
For Chuck, the rink was always14 about kids playing merrily. It was about 15 even the darkest times.
(1)A 、 short B 、 tough C 、 happy D 、 fantastic(2)A 、 fortune B 、 trouble C 、 cheer D 、 depression(3)A 、 ice-skating rink B 、 swimming pool C 、 sand pit D 、 parking lot(4)A 、 helpless B 、 homeless C 、 endless D 、 fearless(5)A 、 way B 、 fancy C 、 might D 、 clue(6)A 、 surprisingly B 、 apparently C 、 interestingly D 、 eventually(7)A 、 digging up B 、 blocking out C 、 giving up D 、 bringing out(8)A 、 clean B 、 fill C 、 fix D 、 decorate(9)A 、 the best B 、 the most C 、 the least D 、 the rest(10)A 、 party B 、 club C 、 spot D 、 school(11)A 、 cast down B 、 blew up C 、 calmed down D 、 brightened up(12)A 、 speech B 、 word C 、 gossip D 、 discussion(13)A 、 decrease B 、 add C 、 cover D 、 repay(14)A 、 more than B 、 less than C 、 rather than D 、 other than(15)A 、 existing B 、 escaping C 、 pursuing D 、 surviving -
7、 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。
Four Common Communication Mistakes
It can be embarrassing to make mistakes in communication. For example, if you send an email with a grammatical error, you can end up looking unprofessional. For example, they can push away colleagues or customers. Now let's look at some common communication mistakes.
Spelling, tone and grammatical mistakes can make you look careless. That's why it's essential to check all of your communications before you send them. Sometimes, it can be difficult to see errors in your own work. So consider asking a colleague to look over key documents before you distribute them.
You always deliver bad news by email.
Would you announce something bad to others by email? If you did, you could upset them! Written communication channels don't allow you to soften difficult messages with non-verbal(非言语的)clues, such as body language. So if you need to deliver bad news, do this in person.
You tend to avoid difficult conversations.
At some point, you will need to give negative feedback(反馈意见). It may seem wise to avoid such conversation. For instance, you may find that a small problem you "let go" soon grows into a big one. Preparation is the key to handling difficult conversations. Learn to give clear, actionable feedback.
You are reacting instead of responding.
Have you ever shouted at a colleague in upset, or sent a brief and unfriendly reply to an email, without thinking your point through? If so, you're likely to have reacted emotionally, instead of responding calmly. The kind of emotional reaction can damage your reputation.
A. You fail to have your work edited.
B. But this can cause further problems.
C. Difficult conversations can cause upset.
D. You assume others understand your messages.
E. You may give others the impression of lacking self-control.
F. And they don't allow you to immediately deal with strong emotions.
G. Other communication mistakes can have more serious consequences.
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8、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
LOVE it or hate it, there is no escape from Internet slang.
This is especially true among young people in some English-speaking countries such as Australia, the UK, and the US. These days, if they haven't caught up with the latest popular Internet slang, chances are that they often feel out of the loop on social media.
Take these posts by The Washington Post for example: "David Bowie dying is totes tradge" and "When Cookie hugged Jamal, it made me totes emosh". What on earth do these mean? Well, "totes" is a short form of the adverb "totally". Likewise, "tradge" means "tragic" and "emosh" means "emotional".
It seems that for millennials (those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s), typing in this abbreviated form is not only time-saving but also hip. Many millennial slang words are formed by what linguists call the practice of totesing — the systematic abbreviation of words, according to a recent article in The Washington Post.
Some people think that millennial slang affects the English language negatively. However, Melbourne University linguist Rosey Billington doesn't agree.
"When you are able to use language in a creative way, you show you are linguistically knowledgeable because you know the language rules well enough to use words in a different way," Billington told News.com.au. Her view is backed up by two linguists, Lauren Spradlin, and Taylor Jones, from the City University of New York and the University of Pennsylvania respectively. The two believe that totes-speak is a highly-organized system that can only be used by speakers who have mastered English pronunciation.
"The ability to break apart syllables and mix different sounds together is key. Totesing is about sounds, and it follows the sometimes-complicated sound system of English," Jones told The Washington Post. Totesing is not random. On the contrary, it has strict rules to follow. You need to be very fluent in the English language to be able to understand totes-speak.
(1)、The underlined phrase "out of the loop" in the second paragraph probably means____.A、accepted easily B、bored and annoyed C、comfortable and relaxed D、unaware of certain information(2)、How does the author explain the phenomenon of totesing?A、By making comparisons. B、By listing examples. C、By giving descriptions. D、By analyzing cause and effect.(3)、What is Lauren Spradlin's attitude toward the practice of totesing?A、Worried. B、Cautious. C、Positive. D、Critical.(4)、Which of the following might Taylor Jones agree with?A、Internet slang is mostly created by professional linguists. B、Totesing is mainly about making words easier to pronounce. C、Totesing requires speakers to master the language's rules very well. D、Totesing should be promoted since it is cool, creative, and time-saving. -
9、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Solar farms offer one way to meet the world's decarbonization (脱碳) targets, but they could also be used to deal with another of the planet's big problems: loss of biodiversity. The approach is starting to take off. Residents of Barnsdale, for example, will soon play host to a new solar farm lined with grass field of wildflowers and native grasses, which Banks Group, the developer, says will promote pollinating (授粉) insects.
The idea comes from the combination of two long-term trends: declining numbers of pollinating insects and the growing amount of land distributed to solar farms. According to the Center for Biological Diversity in Arizona, more than 40 percent of insect pollinators globally are listed as "highly threatened"—an issue that could seriously threaten food security. Meanwhile, solar-energy competence has been increasing. Matthew O'Neal, a scientist at Iowa State University, would like to see more solar developers seize this opportunity.
The benefits of such projects don't stop at the insects. Research from Yale's Center for Business and the Environment indicates that pollinator-friendly solar farms can raise crop output on nearby farmland, increase the recharging of groundwater and reduce soil erosion ( 侵 蚀 ). In 2018, a US Department of Energy study found that if all existing and planned solar facilities near soybean and cranberry crops included pollinator home and increased output by just one percent, annual crop values could rise by US $1.75 million, US $4 million and US $233,000, respectively.
"Farmers could identify unprofitable areas, such as poor, highly erodible lands, as candidates for a pollinator-friendly solar farm. There's the potential to increase their net income with pollinator motivation projects," says O'Neal.
With enough forward thinking, these studies show, clean energy can provide new environmental opportunities. "We're at a turning point with energy production and we're seeing more opportunities to provide extra benefits that wouldn't have been considered with older methods of energy generation," says O'Neal. "You never heard of a coal mine planning pollinator conservation."
(1)、What can be an additional function of solar farms according to paragraph 1?A、Adding the amount of farmland. B、Solving the decline of biodiversity. C、Improving the solar-energy competence. D、Increasing the amount of profitable areas.(2)、What does O'Neal probably advise farmers to do?A、Reduce the size of their farms. B、Live away from pollinator-friendly solar farms. C、Grow their crops near areas rich in groundwater. D、Make full use of soil erosion areas to make extra profits.(3)、What is O'Neal's attitude towards the solar farm?A、Supportive. B、Conservative. C、Skeptical. D、Uncertain.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Solar Power Is Starting to Take Off B、Solar Energy Will Be in Urgent Need C、Solar Farms Can Deal with the Loss of Biodiversity D、Solar Farms Need to Expand the Amount of Farmland -
10、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"Anyone knows single parents who can't afford to get their child's hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!" Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.
She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August. "At the time, I didn't have anything for my kids to start school," said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother. "It meant so much to me."
The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward. Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair part-time. "The hair-braiding process involves washing, blow-drying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it. It also requires multiple supplies — including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in. It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style," Stacks explained. "But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings."
When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked. Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.
"There's a huge need for this. I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important," said Stacks. "What got me the most was seeing the kids smile." Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.
(1)、What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?A、A post on Facebook. B、Her friend's timely help. C、Her mother's advice. D、A trip to her kids' school.(2)、What does Starks say about hair braiding?A、It's a bit dear. B、It's time-wasting. C、It's an easy job. D、It's a mother's duty.(3)、How does Starks feel about the response to her Facebook post?A、Rather disturbing. B、Beyond expectation. C、Far from satisfactory. D、Very disappointing.(4)、What can we infer about Brittany Starks from the text?A、She is single with one child. B、She is ambitious and aimless. C、She is in need of helping hands. D、She is free from financial worries. -
11、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Four new books to read
The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.
Nobody Will Tell You This but Me Bess Kalb
In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.
A Star Is Bored
Byron LaneFavored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Fast GirlsElise Hooper
The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.
(1)、Who is the character in Bess Kalb's book?A、Bobby. B、Susie Orman Schnall. C、Carrie Fisher. D、Betty Robinson.(2)、What kind of book is A Star Is Bored?A、A biography. B、An industry report. C、A real-life based novel. D、A fictional adventure story.(3)、Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports?A、We Came Here to Shine B、Nobody Will Tell You This but Me C、A Star Is Bored D、Fast Girls -
12、 第二节阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
I'm smaller than everyone else my age. When I walk in the halls at school, I have to squeeze in between the bigger kids to get by. At the playground, sometimes even little kids try to boss me around. Mia, my best friend, is so tall that when she walks, I have to jog to keep up with her.
I used to try to make myself taller whenever I could. My posture was perfect, straight as an arrow. I hung from the tree in our backyard to stretch out my arms and legs. I even ate all my vegetables. Every day I measured myself, but I was the same height every time. Frustrating!
"Don't worry," Mom always said. "Being small has its advantages." "Really? I could never notice any."
One day, Mrs. Alvarez announced to the class that we'd be putting on a spring play. I practiced all the lines. But at the audition (试演), when I walked up to the stage, Mrs. Alvarez cried, "You'll be perfect as the elf (小精灵)! You're just the right size for the costume." I even never got a chance to deliver the practiced lines. Back home I grumbled (咕哝) to mum that I was made an elf. But she bet I would be the best elf. To please her, I went to rehearsals (排练), though I only had two lines.
Mia got the lead role-a girl wandering through a magical fairy forest in search of her lost dog. In the last scene, she finds a box under a giant mushroom, and when she opens it, her dog jumps out. Mrs. Alvarez's dog, Prince, played the dog role. She brought him to all the rehearsals, and when he wasn't onstage, we got to play with him, but he seemed to like me best.
The night of the show, my first line came early, "Let's ask the Fairy Queen!" Since my only other line was toward the end, I waited offstage, playing with Prince.
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。
Finally, the grand end came, and Prince was brought onstage inside the box.
"How can we get Prince out from beneath the stage?" Mrs. Alvarez asked.
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13、 第一节书面表达
假定你是校心理社(psychology club)社长李华,你的英国朋友James发邮件询问你校心理社的相关情况。请你回复邮件,内容包括:1. 心理社简介;2. 近期开展的一次活动;3. 该活动的影响。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear James,
Yours,
Li Hua
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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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Within two years of first showing signs of memory loss, Peter Marshall had to give up work as early onset Alzheimer's began to take hold.
His wife Lisa started a blog called "Oh Hello Alzheimer's" to help her cope with the progressive1 of her husband's fading memory. " I get2 every day from people saying, ‘Thank you —now I don't feel so alone'," she said.
As the disease3 , Peter's memory4 faded and he began to refer to Lisa as his "favourite person". Then, one day last year, they were watching a wedding5 on television when Peter suddenly looked at his wife and said, "Let's do it!" "Well, OK, we should get married then," she told him.
The next day,6 , Peter appeared to have forgotten all about it. Still, with the 20th7 of their wedding approaching this year, the idea seemed to make sense to Lisa in the face of her husband's rapid8 . Sarah, Lisa's daughter from a marriage before she met Peter, helped organize the event. "I knew that my stepdad, who I am very close with, was there through some of the9 times of my life."
When Lisa joined her husband to10 vows for the second time, his delight was clear for all to see. "It was just magical — straight out of a11 ." she said.
The music12 the theme of the day: a saxophonist played Unforgettable as Lisa walked down the aisle.
"There wasn't a dry eye, and I was13 ." Lisa said. "I hadn't seen Peter that happy in a long time." As they danced while guests14 . Lisa said her husband15 a few words in her ear. "Thank you for staying," he said.
(1)A 、 dilemma B 、 problem C 、 challenge D 、 trouble(2)A 、 messages B 、 letters C 、 mails D 、 comments(3)A 、 appeared B 、 worsened C 、 emerged D 、 strengthened(4)A 、 formally B 、 eventually C 、 desperately D 、 instantly(5)A 、 scene B 、 event C 、 situation D 、 spot(6)A 、 but B 、 instead C 、 however D 、 therefore(7)A 、 year B 、 ceremony C 、 celebration D 、 anniversary(8)A 、 decline B 、 reduction C 、 drop D 、 disappearance(9)A 、 happiest B 、 saddest C 、 toughest D 、 brightest(10)A 、 speak B 、 exchange C 、 swear D 、 express(11)A 、 fairytale B 、 story C 、 drama D 、 show(12)A 、 played B 、 reflected C 、 equaled D 、 matched(13)A 、 in the sky B 、 over the moon C 、 over the sky D 、 in the air(14)A 、 looked at B 、 moved around C 、 looked on D 、 cheered up(15)A 、 told B 、 uttered C 、 conveyed D 、 whispered -
15、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Quantum ( 量子 ) computers have been on my mind a lot lately. A friend has been sending me articles on how quantum computers might help solve some of the biggest challenges we face as humans. I've also had exchanges with two quantum-computing experts. One is computer scientist Chris Johnson who I see as someone who helps keep the field honest. The other is physicist Philip Taylor.
For decades, quantum computing has been little more than a laboratory curiosity. Now, big tech companies have invested in quantum computing, as have many smaller ones. According to Business Weekly, quantum machines could help us "cure cancer, and even take steps to turn climate change in the opposite direction." This is the sort of hype ( 炒作 ) that annoys Johnson. He worries that researchers are making promises they can't keep. "What's new," Johnson wrote, "is that millions of dollars are now potentially available to quantum computing researchers."
As quantum computing attracts more attention and funding, researchers may mislead investors, journalists, the public and, worst of all, themselves about their work's potential. If researchers can't keep their promises, excitement might give way to doubt, disappointment and anger, Johnson warns. Lots of other technologies have gone through stages of excitement. But something about quantum computing makes it especially prone to hype, Johnson suggests, perhaps because "‘quantum' stands for something cool you shouldn't be able to understand." And that brings me back to Taylor, who suggested that I read his book Q for Quantum.
After I read the book, Taylor patiently answered my questions about it. He also answered my questions about PyQuantum, the firm he co-founded in 2016. Taylor shares Johnson's concerns about hype, but he says those concerns do not apply to PyQuantum.
The company he says, is closer than any other firm "by a very large margin ( 幅度 )" to building a "useful" quantum computer, one that "solves an impactful problem that we would not have been able to solve otherwise." He adds, "People will naturally discount my opinions, but I have spent a lot of time quantitatively comparing what we are doing with others."
Could PyQuantum really be leading all the competition "by a wide margin", as Taylor claims? I don't know. I'm certainly not going to advise my friend or anyone else to invest in quantum computers. But I trust Taylor, just as I trust Johnson.
(1)、Regarding Johnson's concerns, the author feels ____.A、sympathetic B、unconcerned C、doubtful D、excited(2)、What leads to Taylor's optimism about quantum computing?A、His dominance in physics. B、The competition in the field. C、His confidence in PyQuantum. D、The investment of tech companies.(3)、What does the underlined word "prone" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A、Open. B、Cool. C、Useful. D、Resistant.(4)、Which would be the best title for the passage?A、Is Johnson More Competent Than Taylor? B、Is Quantum Computing Redefining Technology? C、Will Quantum Computers Ever Come into Being? D、Will Quantum Computing Ever Live Up to Its Hype? -
16、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In recent years, China has witnessed the growth of luxury (奢侈品) brands. In this market, Chinese consumers are now the largest spenders. It's clear that a new generation of young, materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image. I am a fashionist too, at least in spirit — I love to look at clothes and shoes. But I don't understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels. When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary, that's a scary thing.
What's interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesn't lead to happiness. Study after study has shown that although we want material things, when we get them we don't suddenly become "happy" people. In fact, a series of studies by Leaf Van Boven at the University of Colorado, US, has shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those who invest it in material things. That's because experiences are more easily combined with a person's identity. If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future. My memories become a part of me.
Moreover, as Van Boven has observed, young people who pursue happiness through "things" are liked less by their peers. People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.
It's natural to want to express yourself through your appearance. So my advice is: create a look that isn't tied to a designer label. Convey your own message. Take some lessons from the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. He was always in Levis jeans and a black turtleneck. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers. These people, successful people, have style. You don't have to break the bank to send a message about who you are. Take a trip. Go out into the world. Then come back and confidently create your own signature look.
(1)、What can we infer from the first paragraph?A、The author enjoys buying luxury brands herself. B、The author agrees to overspend money on material things. C、The author is critical of youths tying their looks to designer labels. D、The author finds it natural for fashionists to follow fashion trends.(2)、Leaf Van Boven's studies showed that ____.A、people dislike those who love luxuries B、traveling changes a person's identity greatly C、luxuries have a negative effect on people's happiness D、experiences can bring people more happiness than luxuries(3)、What is the author's advice on expressing oneself?A、Be selective about designer labels. B、Create your own personal unique style. C、Choose simple and fashionable styles. D、Try styles like Mark Zuckerberg's.(4)、The main purpose of the article is to ____.A、prove how luxury leads to an unpleasant life B、tell how to express yourself through appearances C、report on a series of studies about luxuries and happiness D、persuade readers to invest in experiences instead of luxuries -
17、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"Anyone knows single parents who can't afford to get their child's hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!"Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.
She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August. "At the time, I didn't have anything for my kids to start school," said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother. "It meant so much to me."
The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward. Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair part-time. "The hair-braiding process involves washing, blow-drying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it. It also requires multiple supplies — including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in. It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style," Stacks explained. "But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings."
When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked. Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.
"There's a huge need for this. I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important," said Stacks. "What got me the most was seeing the kids smile." Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.
(1)、What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?A、A post on Facebook. B、Her friend's timely help. C、Her mother's advice. D、A trip to her kids' school.(2)、What does Starks say about hair braiding?A、It's a bit dear. B、It's time-wasting. C、It's an easy job. D、It's a mother's duty.(3)、How does Starks feel about the response to her Facebook post?A、Rather disturbing. B、Beyond expectation. C、Far from satisfactory. D、Very disappointing.(4)、What can we infer about Brittany Starks from the text?A、She is single with one child. B、She is ambitious and arbitrary. C、She is in need of helping hands. D、She is free from financial worries. -
18、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Four new books to read
The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.
Nobody Will Tell You This but Me
Bess Kalb
In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.
We Came Here to Shine
Susie Orman Schnall
We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity (困境) at a time when women had little say.
A Star Is Bored
Byron Lane
Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Fast Girls
Elise Hooper
The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.
(1)、Who is the character in Bess Kalb's book?A、Bobby. B、Susie Orman Schnall. C、Carrie Fisher. D、Betty Robinson.(2)、What kind of book is A Star Is Bored?A、A biography. B、An industry report. C、A real-life based novel. D、A fictional adventure story.(3)、Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports?A、We Came Here to Shine B、Nobody Will Tell You This but Me C、A Star Is Bored D、Fast Girls -
19、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.
(2)、When did the speaker take English classes?A、Before he left his hometown. B、After he came to America. C、When he was 15 years old.(3)、How does the speaker feel about his teacher?A、He's proud. B、He's sympathetic. C、He's grateful.(4)、What does the speaker mainly talk about?A、How education shaped his life. B、How his language skills improved. C、How he managed his business well. -
20、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why does the woman meet the man?A、To look at an apartment. B、To deliver some furniture. C、To have a meal together.(2)、What does the woman like about the carpet?A、Its color. B、Its design. C、Its quality.(3)、What does the man say about the kitchen?A、It's a good size. B、It's newly painted. C、It's adequately equipped.(4)、What will the woman probably do next?A、Go downtown. B、Talk with her friend. C、Make payment.