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1、 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。
When I was a teenager, my dad wasn't terribly interested in the music I liked. To him, it just sounded like"1 ", while he referred to the music he listened to as"2 ." As I've grown older, I'll often hear people of my age say things like " they just don't make3 music like they used to."
Luckily, my4 as a psychologist has given me some insights into this puzzle. We know that musical tastes begin to5 when we're teenagers. By the time we're in our early 20s, these tastes get locked into place pretty firmly.
In fact, studies have found that by the time we turn 33, most of us have6 listening to new music. Meanwhile, those familiar songs released when you're in your early teens are likely to remain quite7 among your age group for the rest of your life. There could be a biological8 for this. There's evidence that the brain's ability to make subtle distinctions between different chords, rhythms and melodies gets9 with age. So to older people, less10 songs might all" sound the same" .
But I believe there are some simpler11 for older people's dislike of newer music the " me re exposure effect." It means that the more we're12 to something, the more we tend to like it.
Psychology research has shown that the emotions that we13 as teens seem more intense than those that come later. We also know that intense emotions are14 with stronger memories and preferences. All of this might explain why the songs we listen to during this period become so memorable and beloved.
So there's15 wrong with your parents because they don't like your music. In a way, it's all part of the natural order of things.
(1)A 、 prayer B 、 puzzle C 、 noise D 、 poetry(2)A 、 beautiful B 、 strange C 、 boring D 、 significant(3)A 、 enough B 、 brief C 、 unique D 、 good(4)A 、 certificate B 、 honor C 、 background D 、 attitude(5)A 、 change B 、 form C 、 disappear D 、 reduce(6)A 、 stopped B 、 continued C 、 appreciated D 、 practiced(7)A 、 modern B 、 unchanged C 、 silent D 、 popular(8)A 、 expression B 、 evaluation C 、 explanation D 、 experiment(9)A 、 uplifted B 、 poorer C 、 sensitive D 、 sharper(10)A 、 different B 、 distressing C 、 familiar D 、 cheerful(11)A 、 examples B 、 excuses C 、 statements D 、 reasons(12)A 、 opposed B 、 devoted C 、 adapted D 、 exposed(13)A 、 experience B 、 share C 、 illustrate D 、 release(14)A 、 compared B 、 associated C 、 combined D 、 expressed(15)A 、 something B 、 nothing C 、 everything D 、 anything -
2、 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。
Science shows that stretching us essential after exercise. Stretching lengthens and mobilizes the connective tissue around your muscle. What's more, stretching helps your blood flow and even relieves your stress.
You could feel sick. You won't be surprised to know that when you exercise, you raise your heart rate for a period of time. While it's great to get that blood flowing, it's just as important to get your heart rate back to a normal level after the workout is over. As your heart is beating faster and your body temperature is higher, you could pass out or feel sick if you stop* too fast. Stretching after physical activity allows a gradual decrease at the end of the episode.
Your muscles will likely become stiffer and sorer. When you exercise your muscles, it produces lactic acid(乳酸), which is actually what causes your muscles to become sore. When you rest between periods of exercise, your body naturally breaks down that lactic acid. Is there one thing that helps your body get rid of that lactic acid? Stretching helps you distribute oxygen throughout your body, which can reduce lactic acid production and rid your muscles of any accumulation of lactic acid.
Flexibility is closely related to injury risk. Poor flexibility will cause you to have muscles that get tired quicker and joints that are more likely to suffer from injury. Besides, your weakened range of motion will lead to less blood and nutrients to your joints. Sticking to stretching exercise after physical activity can hopefully improve your flexibility.
A. You guessed it: Stretching.
B. You'll be at risk of injury.
C. You'll improve your flexibility by Stretching.
D. This is also known in the fitness world as" cooling down".
E. It does wonders for both your physical and mental health.
F. There are harmful side effects if you don't stretch after exercise.
G. That's why people often feel pain in their" weight bearing" joints like knees.
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3、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Both Roberto and Keith have a 45-minute commute(通勤) time from their homes to their workplace. When Roberto drives, he has realistic expectations of how others drive and how long the trip should take. Overall, he is able to adapt to any unexpected challenges he may: face on the road.
He rarely becomes angry. By contrast, Keith drives with a tendency for becoming angry easily, partly due to unrealistic expectations of other drivers, his quickness to personalize and feel threatened by the actions of others, and his inability to calm his anger.
The difference between how Roberto and Keith experience their drive to work, especially with regard to getting angry, is influenced very much by their emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is crucial for helping individuals choose constructive over destructive anger. A key aspect of healthy anger is being able to pause and reflect on, rather than react to our thoughts, feelings, and senses associated with getting angry.
Self-regulation and empathy(同理心) are two important components of emotional intelligence, which can be a buffer(缓冲) against destructive anger. Self-regulation helps us to control our moods. Empathy helps us to recognize the humanity. in others and ourselves.
Studies suggest that training in emotional intelligence can powerfully impact how anger is managed. This was supported by a three-year study of 476 young adults who showed reduced tendency of becoming angry after training. Children and adults can learn skills to boost their emotional intelligence and, by doing so, develop adaptability for dealing with various negative feelings, including anger. Many workbooks offer skills in emotional intelligence to promote empathy and self-awareness regarding emotions and how they impact our beliefs and behavior.
Clearly, through training, Keith would experience greater emotional flexibility that could support a more peaceful commute to work. I firmly believe that learning skills in emotional intelligence should be the focus in helping individuals more constructively manage this highly challenging and complex emotion.
(1)、What is the main feature of healthy anger?A、Thinking over the annoying situation. B、Taking action to deal with the awful situation. C、Turning a blind eye to the unwelcome situation. D、Expressing feelings about the disturbing situation.(2)、What is the author's attitude towards training in emotional intelligence?A、Supportive. B、Doubtful. C、Negative. D、Tolerant.(3)、What would happen to Keith if he received training in emotional intelligence?A、He would shorten his commute time. B、He would stop threatening other drivers. C、He would help others more deliberately. D、He would manage emotíons more constructively.(4)、What is the suitable title of the text?A、The Role of Empathy in Commuting Peacefully B、The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Life C、The Need for Drivers to Enhance Their Intellectual Training D、Emotional Intelligence: A Protection Against Destructive Anger -
4、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
In scientific literature, baby talk is called" parentese" and is a unique way of communicating with babies. Classic baby talk will include speaking at a higher pitch, with exaggerated(夸张的)intonation, simplified vocabulary, and repetitive phrases. It has a melodic quality, coupled with exaggerated facial expressions. Adults also tend to speak more slowly and emphasize key words or phrases when engaging in baby talk. What's the point of using such a ridiculous style of talking with babies? Why not just talk to a baby with normal speech, like we'd talk to another adult?
Primarily, we use baby talk to capture the baby's attention. The exaggerated vocalizations and facial expressions serve to engage the child's focus by being distinct from all the other noise and visual stimuli around the baby. Remember, the brain of a newborn baby is still developing and needs different cues to engage and learn something.
Baby talk also helps to establish an emotional connection between the adult and the baby. The melodic and nurturing tone conveys affection, love, and care. As a result, in a way, it reassures the child by giving them a sense of security.
Interestingly, there was a study where researchers tested 2,329 babies from 16 countries on their preference for this high-pitched, animated vocalization……babies love it when adults engage in baby talk. The study also revealed that babies from almost all cultures have an inherent love for baby talk.
Newborns can't speak, but they come ready to learn. Evidence suggests that human brains are primed to absorb and process linguistic input. The melodic patterns and símplified language of baby talk help infants differentiate speech sounds and identify keywords, facilitating more efficient language development.
However, it's important to strike a balance between baby talk and normal adult conversation as babies grow older and their language skills develop. As children become more proficient in understanding and producing language, adults should adapt and advance their cothmunication style accordingly.
(1)、Which of the following is the characteristic of baby talk?A、Vivid expressions. B、Rich information. C、Complex grammar. D、Large vocabulary.(2)、According to the passage, what's the function of baby talk?A、To entertain adults. B、To form emotional bond. C、To learn more about babies. D、To help babies understand the adult world.(3)、What does the last paragraph focus on?A、Describing a phenomenon. B、Offering advice. C、Analyzing causes. D、Interpreting facts.(4)、What is the passage mainly about?A、What is baby talk? B、Why can't adults talk like babies? C、How do babies talk with adults? D、Why can't adults talk normully to babies? -
5、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Consider what goes through your mind after you've taken your sea t on an airplane. You've not seen the captain, but his or her voice comes over the air." Hello, this is your captain speaking." Are you about to fly the friendly skies? What you probably don't realize is that you do make quick judgments based on very few factors the moment you hear" hello".
Experts have discovered that" hello" carries enough information for listeners to draw judgments about the speaker's personality, such as how reliable he or she is. They recorded 64 students reading a telephone conversation. The word" hello" was then picked from each recording, and 320 different students listened to that word through a computer. The students were asked to score the voices according to personality, including attractiveness and warmth, giving them points from 1 to 10.Although every voice was played in one third a second, the students formed an opinion quickly.
It is amazing that from such short voice s of speech they can get such an obvious impression of a person. And whether it is correct, their impressions are mostly the same as what the other listeners get. The research also suggests that people's impressions are based on the tone of voice. Men and women who present the strength of their voices are regarded as more reliable.
The speed with which the students made their judgments makes much sense. Deciding who to trust can be important to your survival. There's no point in listening to someone talk for 5 minutes to decide if they're reliable or not ——you could be dead already. The discovery may help improve computer-made voice technologies, experts say.
(1)、Why does the author mention " the captain" in paragraph 1?A、To present a fact. B、To make a prediction. C、To introduce a new research. D、To explain the rule on a plane.(2)、How did the students tell the speakers' personality?A、Making telephone calls. B、Playing voices at high speeds. C、Picking" hello" from conversations. D、Listening to and scoring the records of "hello".(3)、What can we do to leave a good first impression?A、Make a long speech. B、Follow other listeners. C、Give powerful voice. D、Speak as fast as possible.(4)、What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?A、The secret to speaking for 5 minutes. B、The application in voice technologies. C、The different ways you say" hello". D、The method of listening with attention. -
6、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Arches National Park
Why Go to Arches National Park
A trip to Arches National Park is like visiting another planet with thousands of natural sandstone arches, red rocks and amazing landscapes, as well as light that seems to change all the time. The way the shadows pass through the arches makes the park particularly attractive for photographers.
Sitting 5 miles northwest of Moab, Utah, the park has 26 miles of scenic road and hikes for every level of fitness.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Arohes National Park is from April to May and from September to October. In summer, temperatures can go beyond 100 degrees, making exploring the park very uncomfortable. In late summer, violent storms often cause flash floods, which can be quite dangerous. Winter is a good time for sightseeing, with fewer crowds, but occasional snow and ice can make the paths wet, smooth and therefore easy to fall on. However, the visitor center is open daily.
What to Eat
There are no restaurants or hotels in Arches National Park, so you need to bring your own food or plan to eat in neighboring Moab, Utah, about 5 miles from the park entrance. There are several picnic areas in the park, so plan ahead if you want to eat with Arches as the background.
Getting Around Arches National Park
The best way to get around Arches National Park is by car. There is no public transport inside Arches National Park. Visitors can also ride bikes in the park, but there are no bike lanes or shoulders, so this is more of an option for experienced cyclists.
(1)、What may visitors do at Arches National Park?A、Learn about another planet. B、Have dinner in restaurants. C、Take some photographs. D、Stay in the hotel for a few days.(2)、What is a disadvantage of visiting the park in winter?A、The risk of falling. B、The danger of flash floods. C、The crowds of tourists. D、The shutdown of the visitor center.(3)、Where is this text probably taken from?A、A fashion magazine. B、A tourism website. C、A geography book. D、An academic article. -
7、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、When did the couple get married?A、In May. B、In July. C、In September.(2)、What does the couple's cat often do first after they make camp?A、It sleeps in the tent. B、It walks around. C、It plays with the dog.(3)、What happened to the couple in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region?A、They were troubled by mice. B、They experienced strong winds. C、Their car turned over.(4)、What kind of life do the couple seem to like most?A、Colorful. B、Quiet. C、Simple.
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8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What do we know about the woman?A、She was assigned to a team of 70 people. B、She took charge of a green activity. C、She forgot to take some trash bags.(2)、What was found on the beach?A、An old glove. B、A new surfboard. C、A bike tire.(3)、How did the volunteers feel at the end of the event?A、Tired. B、Excited. C、Surprised.(4)、How did the volunteers probably deal with glass bottles?A、By sending them to the recycling center. B、B y putting them into designated bins. C、By using them to make handicrafts.
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why does Susan feel upset these days?A、She can't see her own value. B、Her achievement s were laughed at, C、She has made no progress in drawing.(2)、How can Susan boost her confidence according to the man?A、Set achievable goals. B、Make more preparations. C、Focus on her strong points.(3)、What does the man tell Susan to do in the end?A、Go easy on herself. B、Learn more skills. C、Make fewer mistakes next time.
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10、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A、Cousins. B、Classmates. C、Couples.(2)、What is the boy likely to do next?A、Share his summer camp experience. B、Talk to the girl's mother. C、Enjoy some food.
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11、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How did the woman get the handbag?A、She got it from her friend. B、She bought it in France. C、She ordered it online.(2)、Where is the woman going next?A、To the police station. B、To the post office. C、To a testing agency.
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12、 Where are probably the speakers?A、In the jewelry store. B、In the clothing shop. C、At the campground.
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13、 What is the conversation mainly about?A、A book. B、A TV series. C、A film.
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14、 What does the woman think of the ballet?A、Satisfactory. B、Just so-so. C、Disappointing.
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15、 Who will be the woman's interviewee?A、A movie star. B、A screenwriter. C、A director.
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16、 What help did Mrs. Evans offer the girl?A、Giving her a donation. B、Taking her to a doctor. C、Assisting her with her study.
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17、 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。
Price of a Miracle
Tess was an eight-year-old girl when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money.
Only a very costly operation could save him now and it was looking like there was no one to lend them the money. She heard Dad say to her tearful mom with desperation, "Only a miracle can save him now."
Tess went to her bedroom and poured all the change she had saved out on the floor and counted it carefully: 47 cents. She slipped out of home and made her way to Rexall's Drug Store. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy at this moment. Finally, she took a quarter from her pocket and banged it on the glass counter. That did it ! "And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago Medical University whom I haven't seen in ages," he said without waiting for a reply to his question.
"Well, I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle."
"We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little. "Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs." Tess answered with a blind faith.
The pharmacist's brother was a well-dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?" "I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up.
"I just know he's really sick and Mom says he needs an operation. But my dad can't pay for it, so I want to use my money."
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式作答。
"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago.
The operation was completed.
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18、 第一节书面表达
假如你是李华,是一名刚升入高三的学生,因为短时间内没有适应高三的紧张生活,最近遇到了无法集中注意力、睡眠不佳等问题,于是你决定给颇受欢迎的外籍老师Daniel 写一封信,寻求他的建议和帮助。
内容包括:1. 你所遇到的问题或困惑;2. 希望得到 Daniel 的建议和帮助。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Daniel,
I am Li Hua,
Yours,
Li Hua
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19、 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 a classroom in rural Kenya's Rift Valley, a student taking notes alongside her classmates is (impress). She wears the same school uniform — a grey skirt and a green sweater. , there is one difference. Priscilla Sitienei is more than 80 years older than them.
Sitienei turned 99 years old on February 11. She said she went back to class to set a good example her great grandchildren. She also wanted a new career. "I would like to become a doctor because I used to be a midwife (助产士)," she said. She added that her family members were (support) of her decision.
Back in 2003, the government of the East African country began helping to pay for the cost of primary schooling. This has allowed some older members of society, had missed out on education in their younger days, (go) back to school.
This has given Sitienei more than education. She has also become a film star. Sitienei travelled to Paris last year for the launch of a film about her journey. It (title) Gogo, which means grandmother in her native Kalenjin language.
Sitienei is in her (five) year of primary school. She enjoys other school activities, physical education classes (include).
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20、 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。
When I was a boy, I spent much time playing alone. I didn't1 it too much, though. I lived outside town, next to a forest where oaks (橡树) were my2 . I would sit in their shade and enjoy their peace.
Therefore it was so3 for me when I was in employment in a4 processing factory. It wasn't just the5 work, long hours, and low pay. It was also seeing trees being cut. The red oak trees were6 influenced because they made the prettiest hardwood flooring.
One afternoon after a long day's work, I decided to take a walk in the7 . As I wandered, I was filled with8 for childhood days. Feeling so down, I dropped my head and that was when I9 it: a red oak acorn (橡子) that had somehow10 hungry animals all winter long. Something I'd read once11 me at that moment — "An acorn12 a forest eventually if it wants!" I smiled, bent down, dug up a handful of dirt and carefully13 that little acorn. Then I headed home, no longer14 , for I also realized in our life we all15 as an acorn, but whether our future is a forest or not is up to us.
(1)A 、 decide B 、 change C 、 mind D 、 notice(2)A 、 shelters B 、 companions C 、 favorites D 、 hopes(3)A 、 surprising B 、 hard C 、 impressive D 、 important(4)A 、 wood B 、 food C 、 wool D 、 cook(5)A 、 energy-saving B 、 time-consuming C 、 breath-taking D 、 back-breaking(6)A 、 equally B 、 heavily C 、 rarely D 、 suddenly(7)A 、 factory B 、 forest C 、 mountains D 、 town(8)A 、 longing B 、 concern C 、 regret D 、 struggle(9)A 、 received B 、 thought C 、 recognized D 、 found(10)A 、 met B 、 left C 、 survived D 、 fed(11)A 、 reminded B 、 touched C 、 guided D 、 struck(12)A 、 becomes B 、 protects C 、 remembers D 、 saves(13)A 、 collected B 、 picked C 、 planted D 、 examined(14)A 、 fearful B 、 annoyed C 、 doubtful D 、 sad(15)A 、 fight back B 、 step forward C 、 start out D 、 break through