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1、阅读理解
Two of the saddest words in the English language are "if only". I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.
My father is famous in our family for saying, "Take the extra minute to do it right." I always try to live by the "extra minute" rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an "if only" moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫)onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.
I don't only avoid those "if only" moments when it comes to safety. It's equally important to avoid "if only" in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say "I love you" or "I forgive you." When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn't be here. But then I thought about the fact that he's 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn't give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say "if only" about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I'm doing the right thing. I'm buying myself peace of mind and that's the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.
(1)、Which of the following is an example of the "extra minute" rule?A、Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B、Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C、Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. D、Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.(2)、Why did the author decide to go to her office on Good Friday?A、To keep her appointment with the eye doctor. B、To meet her father who was already an old man. C、To join in the holiday celebration of the company. D、To finish her work before the deadline approached.(3)、The underline word "foregone" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.A、abandoned B、lacked C、avoided D、withdrew(4)、 What can we infer from the passage?A、We should buy insurance to make our life better. B、Avoiding "if only" can make the author comfortable. C、The author must have a good relationship with her children. D、It is the most important thing to avoid "if only" in our daily life. -
2、阅读理解
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Fame for short) is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport. Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basketball.
Dates and Hours of Operation
The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. (Friday through Sunday: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.). Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit Just call 1-877-466-6752.
Ticket Information
Admission to the Hall of Fame (as of 2019) is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.
Travelling from All Directions
The Hall of Fame is conveniently located within driving distance from Boston (in the east), Albany (in the west), Vermont (in the north) and New York (in the south) and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.
A Friendly Reminder
• No food and beverage inside of the hall.
• Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.
• If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate shoes. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety.
• For anything you don't know for sure, call 413-781-6500.
(1)、When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?A、At 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30th. B、At 3:00 p.m., Friday, Mar. 12th. C、At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr.1st. D、At 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20th.(2)、What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text?A、To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame. B、To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame. C、To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame. D、To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car.(3)、 What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame?A、Join in shooting contests on Center Court. B、Take some snacks in case they are hungry. C、Take care of their backpacks during the visit. D、Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting. -
3、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、When did the speaker's family start their traveling?A、On May 1st. B、On May 5th. C、On May 6th.(2)、How did the speaker's family go to Shillong from Guwahati?A、By car. B、By plane. C、By train.(3)、 What do we know about Shillong?A、The climate wasn't good. B、The transport wasn't convenient. C、There weren't many tourist attractions.(4)、What did the speaker's family do at the end of their vacation?A、They admired the sunrise. B、They visited tea gardens. C、They explored thick forests.
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4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What is the woman?A、A salesperson. B、A student. C、A shopkeeper.(2)、What does the man think of Lana's dog?A、Frightening. B、Lovely. C、Tiny.(3)、 Who is Rover?A、The woman's friend. B、The man's boss. C、Lana's pet.(4)、 Why will the man go to the shopping center?A、To buy a pair of shoes. B、To have a wander. C、To meet Lana.
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5、听材料,回答问题。(1)、 How much did the man weigh two months ago?A、About 150 pounds. B、About 160 pounds. C、About 170 pounds.(2)、 How did the woman know how to lose weight?A、From a book. B、From a friend. C、From a cook.(3)、What does the man plan to do?A、Change his diet. B、Learn about an author. C、Start to exercise regularly.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What could the man see out of the window?A、A street. B、A parking lot. C、A garden.(2)、 What was the man disappointed at about the room?A、The fridge. B、The coffee maker. C、The TV.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 Who is the man asking for?A、Eric. B、Laura. C、Heather.(2)、What will the woman do in about 20 minutes?A、Pass on a message. B、Make a phone call. C、Go shopping.
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8、 What are the speakers talking about?A、Shopping lists. B、Eating habits. C、Cooking methods.
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9、 How does the man feel about the woman?A、Bored. B、Surprised. C、Annoyed.
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10、 What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Father and daughter. B、Mother and son. C、Brother and sister.
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11、 What will the man do next?A、Have a get-together. B、Visit a company. C、Attend a meeting.
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12、 Why does the man apologize to the woman?A、He pressed the wrong button. B、He dropped her iPad. C、He broke her purse.
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13、你校正举办主题为"A Cool Try!"的英语征文活动。请你以自身经历写一篇短文投稿, 内容包括:
1. 简述尝试的过程;
2. 收获或感想。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
A Cool Try!
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14、第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分, 满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改的词。
注意:
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province, when the 31st FISU World University Games took place, have become more popular since its opening. I am -lucky enough to act as the cheerleading team's captain then. I have gained a lot of from the event. As a group, unity is absolute important for our team of which a good spirit requires our efforts. In the process of serve as the cheerleader, I learned get along well with my classmates. I also learned why to lead them to shout slogans. After all, our encouragement enhances athletes' confidence, and inspires them greatly, either.
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15、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。
At the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, 2024 Spring Festival film season, after seeming lack of blockbusters, (set)some records so far beyond expectation. To begin with, the box office revenue during Spring Festival surpassed 8 billion yuan ($1. 11 billion). This year's success story is different from of previous years which were marked by grand-theme, big-budget (scene) such as The Battle at Lake Changjin I in 2022 and The Wandering Earth I in 2023.(surprising), the Spring Festival season saw medium-budget films with contemporary realistic themes dominating the market.
Jia Ling's YOLO, (ride) on the success of Hi, Mom during the 2021 Spring Festival season, captured audiences, especially young and middle-aged women, with its mature comedy and resonant theme of self (aware)through weight loss. The film started attracting widespread attention even before (release)thanks to social media discussions about it.
Five years after Pegasus, Pegasus 2 (star) by Shen Teng, showcased a higher level of craftsmanship and targeted the group of young and middle-aged men, significantly contributed to its box office success.
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16、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。
Growing up on a farm, Fritz enjoyed watching cows and horses. It was what he 1 in his boyhood that took root in his pursuit of becoming a(n)2 . After completing his university, Fritz 3 work at a famous research center, raising raven and teaching graylag geese how to open boxes. Working 4 with free-living animals was exactly what he'd dreamed of as a boy.
In 1997, the center was given its first ibis chicks(隐鹮). Nowhere near as 5 as geese-and not even close to super intelligent ravens- the ibises frustrated many scientists. But Fritz was 6 . He devoted himself to looking after them. After the ibises were first 7 back into the wild 20years ago, Fritz learned that 8 generations in zoo hadn't reduced their 9 to migrate. In search for "south", some 10 in Russia. What the ibises needed, Fritz thought, was a 11 .
Fritz decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration 12 by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. And he was 13 he could succeed in this daring plan. When he announced that he'd guide the ibises, he was laughed at. But Fritz didn't 14 . He modified a tiny aircraft so it would travel at speeds 15 enough for his winged students to catch.
In 2004, after some rough 16 for about three years, Fritz successfully 17 the first birds from Austria to Italy, and has since led 15 such 18 . Over that time, he has 19 277 young ibises, many of which then started to 20 the route on to their own young.
(1)A 、 observed B 、 heard C 、 believed D 、 played(2)A 、 farmer B 、 engineer C 、 biologist D 、 zoo keeper(3)A 、 examined B 、 landed C 、 introduced D 、 sought(4)A 、 quietly B 、 bitterly C 、 toughly D 、 closely(5)A 、 teachable B 、 readable C 、 comfortable D 、 lovable(6)A 、 confused B 、 fascinated C 、 worried D 、 surprised(7)A 、 turned B 、 thrown C 、 regained D 、 released(8)A 、 adopting B 、 feeding C 、 spending D 、 shaping(9)A 、 trouble B 、 challenge C 、 drive D 、 interest(10)A 、 gave up B 、 ended up C 、 checked up D 、 cheered up(11)A 、 pilot B 、 tutor C 、 captain D 、 guide(12)A 、 plan B 、 lesson C 、 route D 、 task(13)A 、 confident B 、 pleased C 、 doubtful D 、 frightened(14)A 、 leave B 、 bargain C 、 quit D 、 defend(15)A 、 fast B 、 slow C 、 safe D 、 skillful(16)A 、 experiments B 、 adventures C 、 sufferings D 、 situations(17)A 、 joined B 、 led C 、 followed D 、 controlled(18)A 、 explanations B 、 competitions C 、 explorations D 、 migrations(19)A 、 rewilded B 、 returned C 、 recovered D 、 recalled(20)A 、 fly B 、 move C 、 pass D 、 transport -
17、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。
Wisdom is a good necessary quality to have. Let's discuss how you can gain wisdom in life!
• Try experiencing new opportunities
Variety is the spice of life but experiencing new opportunities is to gain wisdom. which is why you need to get out of it. This is the only way you will gain wisdom and become better. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning.
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We need to be receptive to different views, this will open up new pathways for us. Always develop a sense of curiosity, and observe the world from different angles, it will always help you out.
• Meet new people
Limiting yourself to only one type of people that share the same thinking as you can be comforting. . You need to meet and experience new people and learn what they have to offer. Cultivate new friendships, and this will be extremely beneficial for your future.
• Call upon the wisdom of others
The best way to grow and do better in life is to have wise people as your mentors. They can be teachers, family members, and even special friends. The more time you spend with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be. .
• Learn and grow from your mistakes
All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgement of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next. Whenever we make a mistake, we should learn from it. Stop blaming other people for your mistakes and admit where you went wrong. Do remember: .
A. Never back away from Learning
B. These will pave the path to success
C. Open yourself to diverse perspectives
D. You will never grow in your comfort zone
E Your best teacher will be your last mistake
F. However, it doesn't get you anywhere in life
G. So soak in their knowledge as much as you can
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18、阅读理解
A deep neural (神经系统的) network trained to restore ancient Greek texts can do so with 72% accuracy when used by historians, suggests a Nature paper. The findings could assist with the restoration and sort of newly discovered or uncertain inscriptions (碑文) with improved speed and accuracy, advancing our understanding of ancient history.
To understand the history of ancient civilizations, historians study the inscriptions created by past individuals, written directly on materials- such as stone, pottery or metal- that have survived until today. However, many inscriptions have been damaged over the centuries. Their texts are now vague and their date of writing is uncertain. Specialists in the study of inscriptions can reconstruct missing texts, but their traditional methods are highly complex and time-consuming.
To overcome the restrictions of current epigraphic methods, Yannis Assael, Thea Sommerschield and their colleagues tested a deep neural network (named Ithaca), a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that was trained to restore, date and place ancient Greek inscriptions. The authors found that Ithaca could achieve 62% accuracy when used alone to restore damaged texts, and 72% accuracy when it is used by a historian. Additionally, Ithaca could also help to determine inscriptions' place and date of writing; in their experiments, it attributed inscriptions to their original locations with 71% accuracy and dated them to less than 30 years from the date ranges proposed by historians.
The findings could unlock the cooperative potential between artificial intelligence and historians, and improve our understanding of human history.
Common fields such as education, healthcare, catering, and industry have long been dominated by artificial intelligence, and this technology is now finding its way into relatively niche (小众) fields to more fully exploit its talents. Archaeology (考古学) is one of its latest fields.
(1)、Which can describe the neural network's work?A、Uncertain but useful. B、Imperfect and traditional. C、Faster and more precise. D、Helpful but time-consuming.(2)、 What can be inferred about inscriptions from paragraph 2?A、The ancients wrote inscriptions on hard materials on purpose. B、The history of ancient civilization is uncovered by inscriptions. C、Historians are able to recover the texts of ancient inscriptions totally. D、Experts are capable of comprehending inscriptions despite complexity.(3)、 What is the author's attitude towards AI's potential use?A、Doubtful. B、Concerned. C、Promising. D、Opposing.(4)、Which of the following is probably the best title?A、AI's current wide use. B、Historians' new contributions. C、Restoring ancient texts using AI. D、A newly-developed neural network. -
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The latest housing trend in America has nothing to do with decoration, but rather the rise of intergenerational roommates. Described as separated by at least one generation, intergenerational roommate arrangements arc growing in the United States, and intergenerational houses have increased four times since 1971.
Pick your explanation- growing isolation among the elderly, rising rents, average life-expectancy increasing, an aging population, or rising college tuition, the fact of the matter is that older folks have space available, and tend to be happy to have a young person around.
In March 2021, there were 59. 7 million U. S. residents who lived with multiple generations under one roof.
"It was perfect-Judith has become like my family, " said Nadia Abdullah, a 25-year-old robotics student who in 2019 moved in with the 64-year-old lawyer, Judith. The arrangement of $700 a month plus help around the house has put her just 6-miles from Boston, and 30 minutes from her robotics job in Beverly Mass. Judith and Nadia were matched together thanks to Nesterly, a renting center specifically designed to create intergenerational roommates.
"Through Nesterly, I lived with Sarah while attending Harvard, " writes a young Nesterly reviewer named Kaplan who provided the exact sort of insight into the service one would imagine. "She provided the type of profound knowledge you just can't Google-showing me how to garden, to cut a fish, and inject French Romanticism into life. "
Biologically-speaking, an arrangement such as Sarah and Kaplan is kind of the natural state of humanity. Scholars believe this is because our intelligence and life experiences, passed down to the next generation, acts as a secondary way to ensure our genetics are passed on; i. e. if you can live long enough to explain to your children and grandchildren exactly which mushrooms they can eat, which snakes are poisonous, how to hunt with a bow and arrow, those offspring will have a better chance of survival.
(1)、Which summarizes "intergenerational roommates" best?A、Separated generations' reunion again. B、Mixed generations sharing houses together. C、International older folks' gathering. D、Different generations living alone.(2)、 What contributes to the rise of the latest housing trend in America?A、The elderly with houses desire for young guys' company. B、Isolation is growing sharply among the older folks. C、The average life standard is increasing. D、The college tuition is rising.(3)、 What can be learned from Abdullah and Kaplan's examples?A、They have a deep understanding of the service. B、They live happily with the elderly free of charge. C、The elderly provide more knowledge than Google does. D、The housing trend actually benefits the young a lot.(4)、What is the last paragraph mainly about?A、The exact guidance about the living skills. B、The way that intergenerational roommates live. C、The latest study about intergenerational roommates. D、The reason why intergenerational roommates exist. -
20、阅读理解
Since 2018, Jason has been helping sick kids become superheroes. After watching his then one-year-old daughter Angela undergo chemotherapy (化疗), he came up with the idea of "Supertees". Designed with a cape, the shirts act as a virtual armour (盔甲) for children fighting the worst villain of all- cancer.
"Sitting by her hospital bed I. knew there was nothing I could do to help Angela, until I noticed how hard it was to change her clothes while she was connected to various monitors. This is when the idea for the Supertee was born, " says Jason, whose daughter had a rare cancer then.
Created to look like a superhero costume, for Jason, the medical garments are all about enabling children to see themselves as the strong superheroes they idolise. "We want these kids to feel like, and be recognized as, the heroes that we see them as, "he tells.
Now Jason has teamed up with Disney to launch a new Marvel Edition tee. And he's got some very "super" friends helping him out! Actors Larson and Chris have lent their support, sharing special video messages for the kids who receive a new Supertee modelled after their costumes.
The collaboration with Disney is special for Jason. "I promised I would take her to Disneyland the moment we could leave the hospital, " says Jason, a pledge they happily fulfilled.
Since June 2018, Jason and his team have delivered more than 13, 000 Supertees to sick children in hospitals around Australia, including Melbourne schoolboy Riley Sinclair, who was diagnosed with a serious disease at just seven years old.
For Riley's mum Tammy, the Supertee was a game changer for her son, now 11, helping him feel less afraid and making hospital visits more comfortable. "When Riley puts his tee on, his whole personality will change and he feels like he can face anything. It's amazing!" explains Tammy.
(1)、What is "Supertee"?A、A customized shirt for sick kids. B、A special hospital for kids. C、A virtual armour for kids. D、A super hero of kids.(2)、 What inspired Jason's idea of "Supertee"?A、His cooperation with Disney. B、His chat with doctors in hospital. C、His own experience of being hospitalized. D、His caring for his daughter in hospital.(3)、What does the underlined word "idolise" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Envy. B、Adore. C、Hate. D、Create.(4)、 Why does the author mention Riley's case?A、To prove the Supertee's role in a game. B、To explain why the Supertee is so popular. C、To indicate that the Supertee does work. D、To reflect the Supertee's medical effectiveness.