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1、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Learn Faster
Learning and remembering new knowledge or information completely takes time, but don't you wish there is an easier way to remember it?
Read it out loud
Hearing yourself repeat the information helps you remember it easier. . Go slowly through the text so you don't skip over anything important. Try pointing at the words as you read them to help you to remember even better. The more you read the information loud, the easier you can remember it.
Quiz (测验) yourself so you see what topics you still need to review. After you've read through or practiced something, test your memory by reciting everything you just learned. If you need to remember keywords or phrases, try writing down their definitions without looking them up.
Take handwritten notes
You're more likely to remember something you've written down. If you're in a class, listen carefully and write down the keywords and phrases. If you're learning something online or from a book, rewrite what you read. .
Teach the information to someone else
Explaining something helps you keep the main points. Have one of your friends listen to you as you try to teach them the subject you've been learning. .Since you have to actively recall the information you're teaching, it's beneficial for you to learn and remember the information.
A. Try self-testing
B. Change your practice technique
C. You can find many practice tests online
D. Read aloud if you're studying from a book or website
E. After rewriting it, you will be able to memorize it better
F. Ask them if they understand or if they need a better explanation
G. The following good and effective methods help you pick it up quicker
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2、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
Most environmental pollution on Earth comes from humans and their inventions, such as cars or plastic. Today, car emissions (排放物) are a major source of air pollution leading to climate change, and plastics fill our ocean, creating a significant health issue to marine (海洋的) animals.
And what about the electric light, thought to be one of the greatest human inventions of all time? Electric light can be a beautiful thing, guiding us home when the sun goes down, keeping us safe and making our homes bright. However, like carbon dioxide emissions and plastic, too much of a good thing has started to impact the environment. Light pollution, the inappropriate use of outdoor light, is affecting human health, wildlife behavior and our ability to observe stars.
Light pollution is a global issue. This became obvious when the World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness, a computer-generated map based on thousands of satellite photos, was published in 2016.Available online for viewing, the map shows how and where our globe is lit up at night. Vast areas of North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are glowing (发光) with light, while only the most remote regions on Earth (Greenland, Central African Republic and Niue) are in total darkness. Some of the most light-polluted countries in the world are Singapore, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Sky glow is the brightening of the night sky, mostly over cities, due to the electric lights of cars, streetlamps, offices, factories, outdoor advertising, and buildings, turning night into day for people who work and play long after sunset.
People living in cities with high levels of sky glow have a hard time seeing more than a handful of stars at night. Astronomers are particularly concerned with sky glow pollution as it reduces their ability to view stars.
More than 80 percent of the world's population, and 99 percent of Americans and Europeans, live under sky glow.
(1)、What can we learn from paragraph 2?A、The use of outdoor light must be forbidden. B、Electric light is the greatest human invention. C、Electric light is the main factor to keep us safe. D、Electric light has both advantages and disadvantages.(2)、Which of the following places is least affected by sky glow?A、Qatar. B、Niue. C、Kuwait. D、Singapore.(3)、Why do astronomers especially complain about sky glow?A、Sky glow costs too much. B、Sky glow has a bad effect on their sleep. C、Sky glow affects their viewing stars. D、Sky glow wastes too much electricity.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Light pollution B、Plastic pollution C、Star pollution D、Air pollution -
3、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
Just being smart doesn't mean someone will be successful. And just because someone is less smart doesn't mean that person will fail. That's one take-home message from the work of people like Angela Duckworth.
She works at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Like many other researchers, Duckworth wondered what makes one person more successful than another. When digging deeper, Duckworth found that the people who performed best shared a quality (品质) independent of smarts. They had what she now calls grit (毅力). Duckworth developed a set of questions to test it.
In one study of people 25 and older, she found that as people age, they become more likely to stick with a project. She also found that grit increases with education. People who had finished college scored higher in the grit test than people who quit before graduation did. People who went to graduate school after college scored even higher.
She then did another study with college students. Duckworth wanted to see how smarts and grit influenced performance in school. So she compared scores on college-entrance exams, which test IQ, to school grades and someone's score in the grit test. Students with higher grades seem to have more grit. That's not surprising. Getting good grades takes both smarts and hard work.
But some people counter that this grit means success. Among those people is Marcus Credé, a teacher at Iowa State University in Ames. He recently showed the results of 88 studies on grit. Together, nearly 67,000 people took part in these studies. And grit did not predict success, Credé found.
However, he thinks grit is very similar to someone's ability to set goals, work toward them and think things through before acting. It's a basic personality quality, Credé notes—not something that can be changed.
"Study habits and skills, test anxiety and class attendance are far more strongly connected to school grades than grit," Credé says. "We can teach students how to study well. We can help them with their test anxiety," he adds. "I'm not sure we can do that with grit."
(1)、What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A、Grit decides how smart one might be. B、Grit is a quality dependent(依赖的) on smarts. C、Success has nothing to do with smarts. D、Smart people may not succeed.(2)、What might influence a person's grit according to Angela Duckworth's findings?A、Lifestyles. B、Family tradition. C、Education. D、Personality types.(3)、What does the underlined word "counter" in paragraph 5 probably mean?A、Doubt. B、Reply. C、Accept. D、Warn.(4)、What is Credé's opinion about grit?A、It is strongly related to test anxiety B、It can hardly be taught in school. C、It should be paid no attention to in teaching D、It can't influence students' school grades -
4、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
I'm a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers (同龄人) and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A's in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.
Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.
My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks' home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school's community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I'm contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.
Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I'm especially proud of my service at the old folks' home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate and find great satisfaction in it, after all.
(1)、What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph?A、He is content with his learning achievements. B、His good grades got him a good job. C、He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely. D、His views on social values are well known.(2)、Which role does the author play in his parents' relationship?A、A bystander(旁观者). B、A judge. C、A helper. D、A destroyer.(3)、What is the greatest achievement for the author?A、The contribution to volunteering. B、The success in exams. C、The recovery of confidence in life. D、The work in school's service.(4)、Why does the author want to study social work at university?A、To gain a well-paid job. B、To give his life a purpose. C、To better help the disadvantaged. D、To meet his grandparents' expectations. -
5、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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You'll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
●Visit the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
● See the Notre Dame Cathedral
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you're pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
● Take a day trip to Versailles
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI's palace and gardens. It costs €20 to visit the palace and grounds.
(1)、When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?A、In June. B、In March. C、In December. D、In August.(2)、What can we do in Paris?A、Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge. B、Visiting the inside of the Notre Dame Cathedral. C、Visiting the palace of Versailles at the cost of €15. D、Paying another €2 to save the queue time in the Louvre.(3)、Where is the text probably taken from?A、A course plan. B、A travel brochure. C、A research paper. D、An encyclopedia.(百科全书) -
6、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How many years has Reshma Kosaraju lived in California?A、About 5 years. B、About 7 years. C、About 12 years.(2)、What did Nihal's organization do to protect Mother Earth?A、They created a way to predict forest fires. B、They helped save sharks. C、They recycled batteries.(3)、What can people buy on Miles Fetherston-Resch's website?A、Some clean water. B、Some clothes. C、Some masks.
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7、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What class did the man intend to fly?A、Economy class. B、Business class. C、First class.(2)、Which flight will the man take?A、Flight KN385. B、Flight MU577. C、Flight CA133.(3)、When will the man arrive in Shanghai?A、At 10:00 a.m. B、At 9:00 a.m. C、At 8:00 a.m.(4)、What will the man do next?A、Pay for his ticket. B、Head for the rest area. C、Make a phone call.
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8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What did the speakers do before the conversation?A、They learnt to cook. B、They fixed the TV. C、They saw a film.(2)、What does the man offer to do?A、Wash the dishes. B、Go to the market. C、Throw a party.(3)、What is the woman going to do first?A、Make a shopping list. B、Contact friends. C、Watch a show.
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What does the man think of studying the table manners?A、It's difficult. B、It's pleasant. C、It's a waste of time.(2)、What does the woman advise the man to do?A、Make a reservation. B、Iron his clothes. C、Draw some money.(3)、How will the speakers probably pay for the dinner tonight?A、By credit card. B、By check. C、In cash.
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10、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why does the man refuse to help the woman with the math problem?A、He has a bad headache. B、He is not available now. C、He is not interested in it.(2)、Who will the woman probably turn to?A、Her friend. B、Her father C、Her teacher.
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11、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Waiter and customer. B、Garden owner and guest. C、Family members.
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12、 How does Nancy probably feel?A、Anxious. B、Curious. C、Relaxed.
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13、 What does the woman particularly like about the hotel?A、The food. B、The pool. C、The room.
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14、 What will the speakers buy for their mother?A、Some flowers. B、Some chocolate. C、A novel.
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15、 Where are probably the speakers?A、In the library. B、In the bookstore. C、At the police station.
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16、 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,续写词数150词左右。
Kareem sighed as he counted his money again. He was still short of fifty dollars to buy the latest Speedster X bike. In order to save his pocket money to replace his old bike, he had been packing sandwiches to school for the last three months.
"How can I get that fifty dollars?" he thought to himself. His mind was wondering when Mother's voice disturbed his thoughts. "Kareem, I just ran into Aunty Kim, our neighbour who just moved in next door. Her son, Shawn, will cycle to school next week. Could you show him the shortcut to school later? It's Saturday anyway!" Hearing this, Kareem had no option but to obey it. He knew Mother had probably already volunteered his service to Aunty Kim. "Oh, here's a mail from your grandma. Open it!" added Mother.
Kareem's grandmother lived abroad and she would send him photos and cards. He opened the envelope and pulled out a greeting card. Incredibly, a fifty dollar note slipped out as well! Kareem was wild with joy. Waving the note in the air, he shouted happily, "Enough money for my bike!"
At 2 p. m. Kareem met Shawn as arranged by their mothers. The sooner he finished this task, the sooner he could go to the bike shop. While the boys were cycling, a squirrel (松鼠) appeared behind a parked car and dashed across the road so suddenly that the boys knocked into each other and fell down heavily. Kareem said regretfully, "I forgot to warn you about the squirrel population here. " As Kareem was lifting up his broken bike, Shawn cried anxiously, "Oh, my poor bike! It's completely broken. "
Watching Shawn carrying the broken bike home in silence, Kareem hurried to the bike shop for his dream bike. The sign "Half Price for Old Models" in the shop attracted his eyes.
Paragraph 1:"A Speedster X bike or two old models?"Kareem hesitated. .
Paragraph 2:"Hi!" Kareem appeared at Shawn's door cheerfully and asked. "Want to ride together?".
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17、 第一节书面表达
假如你是李华,与留学生好友Bob约好一起去书店,因故不能赴约。请你给他写封邮件,内容包括:1. 表示歉意 2. 说明原因 3. 另约时间 注意:词数80词左右。
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18、 语法填
Vertical gardening isn't new, but an example from India shows how this inventive technique is (true) changing lives.
The Mehra family from Amritsar were locally hot news last June when they showed off the vertical garden they had created at their home. The family used over 175,000 plastic bottles to create garden, fixing the bottles to the outside walls of their home and filling them with (variety) of plants. The plants are irrigated by (use) a simple drip system(滴灌系统)and amazingly, this (lower) the temperature of their home by nearly a cool five degrees Celsius so far.
The idea caught on quickly. Many local schools now have green vertical gardens on their walls, so does Punjab Agricultural University, and even Ludhiana railway station, the first station in India (adopt) this initiative. The railway notes that the plants not only cool the station, but also help absorb the noise, and seem to have a calming and anti⁃littering effect travelers. Moreover, every vertical garden created this way is recycling plastic which would otherwise be a pollutant, actively reducing local (pollute).
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19、 完形填空
It was a bright May afternoon along the coast. Bauer and his 13⁃year⁃old daughter, Ava, were taking1 of it. They were driving with the windows down as they headed home on a narrow bridge. Suddenly, the calm was2 by the squeal(长而尖的声音)of tires.
Not far ahead of them, a truck was3 from one lane(车道)to the other. It crashed into a concrete barrier(混凝土栏杆), and4 hanging over the railing(栏杆)of the bridge. Bauer stopped the car5 to avoid it.
The truck driver's door opened. A man climbed out and6 to the ground. Bauer ran up beside him. He pointed down, saying something in Spanish. In the water was a car seat, a girl, about two years old,7 , floating on her back and screaming.
Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl8 onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the driver to do something, but he didn't. Maybe he was 9 .
Bauer jumped into the water without10 . He swam to the girl and lifted her out of the water. Standing, he laid her against his shoulder and whacked(猛打) her11 with his hand. Come on. . . come on. . . Wake up!12 , her eyes were opened, focused on him. He pulled her close, hugging her to protect her from the13 . Minutes later, the girl was sent to14 . The girl suffered a broken shoulder but was otherwise uninjured.
Ava Bauer was15 by her father's actions and four months later she became a cadet(实习生)firefighter so that she could also save lives.
(1)A 、 advantage B 、 hold C 、 possession D 、 charge(2)A 、 deserted B 、 ignored C 、 influenced D 、 ruined(3)A 、 sliding B 、 following C 、 parking D 、 approaching(4)A 、 hid B 、 waited C 、 rested D 、 appeared(5)A 、 in time B 、 by chance C 、 on purpose D 、 in vain(6)A 、 dropped B 、 hurried C 、 wandered D 、 returned(7)A 、 embarrassed B 、 terrified C 、 excited D 、 relaxed(8)A 、 rolled over B 、 stood up C 、 calmed down D 、 set off(9)A 、 discouraged B 、 puzzled C 、 shocked D 、 ashamed(10)A 、 permission B 、 difficulty C 、 doubt D 、 hesitation(11)A 、 back B 、 stomach C 、 head D 、 chest(12)A 、 Slowly B 、 Surprisingly C 、 Hopelessly D 、 Immediately(13)A 、 loneliness B 、 hunger C 、 cold D 、 tiredness(14)A 、 school B 、 hospital C 、 home D 、 hotel(15)A 、 relieved B 、 annoyed C 、 surprised D 、 inspired -
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Going green is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and help the planet. Being green is all about reducing how many resources you use, reusing items when you can, and recycling items that can't be reused. .
●Carry a reusable water bottle so you will not need bottled water.
. Not only does it create trash, but it also uses more resources because it's shipped to the store. To be more eco⁃friendly, make it a habit to carry a reusable water bottle with you everywhere so that you can drink water on the way. Plastic bottles are usually the lightest and most convenient.
●Use reusable bags while you're shopping.
Shopping bags make it easy to carry your items home, but they also pollute the planet. Skip the store's shopping bags and bring your own instead. Use a backpack that you already own, or purchase a couple of reusable bags from the checkout area at your local grocery store. .
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Before you throw something away, look for ways you might reuse it. Try repurposing items or making green handicrafts. This will help you keep trash out of the landfill. For example, instead of throwing away a jar, you might use it as a drinking glass, vase or storage container.
●Reduce the amount of time you spend using electronics.
While electronics are really fun and help you feel connected to your friends, they also use up a lot of energy. Schedule breaks from your electronics so you can use them less. During your breaks, do something fun like going for a walk, playing a game with your friends, or pursuing a hobby. . For instance, instead of playing online video games together, go to a local part.
A. Glass bottles have come a long way in recent years
B. Reuse items to save them from the landfill
C. You can use your reusable bags at most stores
D. Bottled water is really bad for the environment
E. You probably need to change your personal habits
F. Invite your friend to connect with you in real life
G. You can find ideas for green crafts by searching online