• 1、As the spring approaches, there's no better time to reset your body, mind, and spirit. ZihFit, located in the coastal beauty of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, invites you to set out on a transformational wellness retreat (静居处) designed to kickstart your health journey for 2026. Zihfit is an eight-bedroom estate featuring a private beach club. This retreat offers the tools you need to adopt sustainable wellness habits, enhance mental clarity, and emerge stronger and healthier than ever.

    Zihfit's March Programme is our flagship experience. Each day combines energizing yoga, guided meditations and workshops focused on personal growth and intention setting. Guests also enjoy chef-prepared organic meals, beach walks at sunrise, and moments of reflection surrounded by nature's peace.

    To enhance this extraordinary experience, each estate here is staffed with a dedicated team, including a house manager, chef, driver, and maids, delivering perfect service tailored to your every need. Guests are also given the opportunity to create their own self-guided programs. Both of our 4 or 6-night retreats will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed in body, mind, and spirit. In just a few minutes, you can find out which Zihfit retreat is best for you.

    Retreat Pricing

    This retreat is available for 4 and 6 days.

    4-Night Retreat

    6-Night Retreat

    Single occupancy: $5,900

    Double occupancy: $4,720

    Single occupancy: $7,900

    Double occupancy: $6,320

    Mi Casa one-bedroom villa:

    Single occupancy: $7,400

    Double occupancy: $5,920

    Mi Casa one-bedroom villa:

    Single occupancy: $9,900

    Double occupancy: $7,920

    All rate doesn't include a 15% service charge.

    (1)、What's the mission of Zihfit?
    A、To explore Mexico's heritage. B、To promote overall well-being. C、To advocate sustainable lifestyles. D、To enhance member relationships.
    (2)、What does Zihfit's March Programme feature?
    A、It is created by guests. B、It runs a cooking course. C、It organizes spring outings. D、It offers personalized service.
    (3)、How much should a guest pay for single occupancy in a one-bedroom villa at Mi Casa on a 4-night retreat?
    A、$8,510. B、$7,400. C、$6,785. D、$5,900.
  • 2、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 I was a secondary school student, the small park near our school was my favorite place. It was more than just a park; it was our secret playground and a peaceful corner full of joy. Every afternoon after class, my friends and I would run there happily, laughing and chatting as if we had no worries at all.

    The park was always quiet and tidy. I enjoyed the fresh air, green trees and beautiful flowers there. But I didn't know when things started to get worse there. Rubbish was everywhere, especially around the rubbish bins. Plastic bags, bottles and food waste made the park dirty. Every time I saw that, I felt sad and helpless.

    One morning, on my way to school, I saw the park messier than ever. I felt I had to do something. During the break, I talked with my three best friends, Lewis, Stephen and Alice, about it. "The park is so dirty now," I said sadly. "I really want to clean it up this weekend. Would you like to join me?" Stephen, one of my friends, frowned and looked a little worried. "I'd love to help, but I'm afraid it won't make much difference. Some people will just litter again soon," he said in a low voice. He was not really against the plan, but he was not confident enough.

    Hearing that, I looked at him seriously and said, "Even small actions can help. If we don't do anything, the park will only get dirtier. Maybe our work can encourage others to stop littering too." Lewis nodded and said, "I believe people will notice our effort. We can also put up posters to remind everyone to protect the park." Alice added gently, "It's our park. If we don't take care of it, no one else will." Stephen thought for a while and finally nodded firmly. "You're right. Let's do it together. I'll try my best." To my joy, he completely changed his mind and became ready to take action with us.

    注意:

    (1)续写词数应为150个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    We began to make plans.

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    On Saturday, we arrived on time and started right away.

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  • 3、假定你是李华,你的外国网友Jack想要了解中国农村近年来的变化。请你用英语给他写一封邮件,内容包括:

    (1)介绍相关变化;

    (2)邀请他前来参观。

    注意:

    (1)写作词数应为80个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    Dear Jack,

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 4、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。

    On Saturday evening, the main hall of the Chongqing Grand Theatre was at maximum capacity. As a familiar melody rose, a singer delivered one of Giacomo Puccini's most celebrated arias (咏叹调), "Nessun dorma", drawing   (sustain) applause from the audience after the final note.

    From Jan. 10 to 11, the classic Italian opera Turandot, produced by the Puccini Festival, (stage) for two performances at the Chongqing Grand Theatre. The Italy-born opera has toured several Chinese cities, including Xiamen, Wuhan and Chongqing, (continue) a long-standing tradition of cultural exchange between China and Italy.

    One of the most distinctive elements of Turandot is the frequent use of the Chinese folk song "Jasmine Flower". During this year's China tour, song became even more special when local children joined the Italian performers on stage, turning the familiar melody into a lively (celebrate) of cultural exchange.

    In Chongqing, 41 local children formed a chorus (perform) alongside the Italian artists. One chorus member said that she had (previous) sung "Jasmine Flower" only in Chinese, but in this production, she performed the song in Italian. "Singing the same song in a different language felt very special," she said.

    Principal conductor Stefano Vignati said that close cooperation local Chinese dancers, extras and stage technicians was among the most rewarding aspects of the production. The city of Chongqing (it) also left a strong impression on the Italian cast and crew. Luca Bruno, played Ping, said he was struck by the city's multi-layered urban landscape, noting that its mountains and rivers reminded him of his hometown, Cosenza.

  • 5、​​​​​​​Life had always been hard for Walter. He lived in the basement of a church. This was not the first time that he had been1 and he figured he could live in his old station wagon for a while. At the age of 75, making such2 was not as easy as they had been when he was a younger man, but Walter had no other choice. He had to3.

    While4 the streets of Minneapolis with an empty stomach, Walter came upon Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin's Southwest Senior Center. It was the first time that he had seen the place and he was5 to find that people there seemed glad to see him, even though his clothes were6.

    He had a7 and was encouraged to stay at the center for a while and chat with other people at his age. When the center's social worker8 that Walter was homeless, she told him there were better9 than living in his car. She drove him to a number of senior housing apartments, helped him fill out10, made sure he sent them in and11 with phone calls to the building managers.

    He soon had a safe, secure and affordable place to12. He made many13 and whenever he missed a day at the center, the14 would call to check up on him. Walter15 had a place to call home and met people who cared about him.

    (1)
    A 、speechless B 、homeless C 、useless D 、careless
    (2)
    A 、appointments B 、judgments C 、observations D 、transitions
    (3)
    A 、move B 、fight C 、drive D 、walk
    (4)
    A 、wandering B 、sweeping C 、decorating D 、administering
    (5)
    A 、worried B 、puzzled C 、astonished D 、interested
    (6)
    A 、worn-out B 、well-known C 、suitable D 、fashionable
    (7)
    A 、deal B 、meal C 、task D 、negotiation
    (8)
    A 、ignored B 、mentioned C 、doubted D 、learned
    (9)
    A 、principles B 、standards C 、options D 、procedures
    (10)
    A 、interviews B 、statistics C 、assignments D 、applications
    (11)
    A 、stayed up B 、showed up C 、followed up D 、gave up
    (12)
    A 、work B 、live C 、study D 、escape
    (13)
    A 、friends B 、fortunes C 、findings D 、forecasts
    (14)
    A 、investors B 、visitors C 、staff D 、police
    (15)
    A 、regularly B 、finally C 、suddenly D 、constantly
  • 6、Switching from high school to college can be a big change for students, with many moving away from family and friends for the first time. .

    Be prepared to be treated as an adult

    The transition from high school to college is more than just a move to a higher level of education. . And although students may not feel quite like adults, that's how colleges and universities will treat them. Mail and information surrounding grades and financial aid will go to students instead of parents.

    Embrace time-management tools

    College offers a sense of independence that many students didn't have in their high school years. . But there are plenty of digital tools designed for students, and a little organization can go a long way in making sure time is used wisely. Smartphone apps and tools can help students limit time on entertainment and social media and maintain their study schedules.

    College pushes students to develop strong communication. From group projects to communicating with professors, an ability to convey ideas clearly and work collaboratively will serve students well. That includes dealing with social issues. Part of learning as an adult is learning to have relationships and conversations with people that are different from you.

    Make a plan for managing your money

    . They should speak with their parents about finances and create a budget. Because expenses can add up, it's wise to look for ways to save money. Be mindful of spending and plan to be more selective about how and where to spend.

    A. Polish your people skills

    B. Research ways to get involved

    C. Students should start getting used to the increased workload

    D. University students may find themselves in financial difficulties

    E. In many ways, it represents the change from childhood into adulthood

    F. For those stressing over this new life chapter, there are ways to prepare

    G. Balancing the academic and social demands of college can be a challenge

  • 7、Our solar system orbits the Milky Way galaxy's center once about every 210 million years, traveling along at around 240 kilometers per second — an astonishing rate we don't feel because the entire system moves at the same constant speed. But a new study suggests our solar system is a laggard in the universe compared with one system in our galaxy that was somehow accelerated to a speed of 541 kilometers a second, making it the swiftest planetary system ever found. "This speed was extremely high and kind of shocking," says astrophysicist Terry. It introduces a series of questions about the survivability of these types of systems.

    This galactic speed "monster" appears to center on a red dwarf star (红矮星) which is smaller and less bright than our sun. It's about 24,500 light years from Earth and some 1,500 light years away from our galaxy's center. Astronomers discovered the star and a suspected accompanying planet after a 2011 "microlensing" event called MOA-2011-BLG-262, when the system passed in front of a background star and bent the latter's light. Terry and his colleagues observed the system again in 2021. They found that its known planet is most likely a gas giant with about 29 times Earth's mass that orbits its star at a distance between those at which Venus and Earth orbit our sun.

    The researchers also mapped the system's position in the 2021 data relative to where it was about a decade prior, revealing how fast it traveled. It might be a hyper-speed star system, an example of a rare class of astronomical objects that have been sped up by past encounters with other stars' gravity — or even by a gravitational slingshot (弹弓) from the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. These objects travel faster than 500 kilometers a second, and the speediest known one travels at over 2,000 kilometers a second.

    "It's an extraordinary category of stars," Terry says, estimating that the system in this study more than doubled its speed after its own dramatic encounter. "No previous hyper-speed stars have been found with planets. This might open up a new study of the origin and evolution of planets around very high-speed stars," he adds.

    (1)、What does the underlined word "laggard" in the first paragraph refer to?
    A、Something moving slowly. B、Something becoming famous. C、Something traveling endlessly. D、Something looking incomparable.
    (2)、What can we learn about the "monster" from paragraph 2?
    A、Its star is much brighter than our sun. B、Its planet's mass is identical to Venus's. C、It's a system discovered through its own light. D、It's closer to the galactic center than Earth.
    (3)、What does Terry think of the discovery?
    A、It is accidental. B、It is common. C、It is pioneering. D、It is strange.
    (4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
    A、The Milky Way Galaxy's Center B、The Solar System's Bright Stars C、The Fastest Astronomical Objects D、The Planetary System Speed Record
  • 8、Wild cats showcase a surprising diversity of eye colors, proving a mystery for researchers. Most wild species are known to have narrow eye color ranges, usually black, brown, or yellow. Eye colors' evolution is hard to track. Fossils don't preserve it; preserved samples have artificial eyes; most books illustrate only one example per species. Now, scientists have used abundant online photographs of wild cats to chart the transition from brown eyes to colors such as green and blue — and found something of a gray area.

    Any animal's eye color is determined by its levels of two melanin pigments (黑色素) — eumelanin, which makes brown-black, and pheomelanin, which makes red-yellow. Eye colors vary according to the amounts of each, with different combinations leading to colors such as blue, green, and gray. Scientists, Tabin and Katherine, used a process called ancestral state reconstruction to determine the eye colors of extinct wild cat species based on those of their living descendants. They examined the clearest images submitted to the database iNaturalist, then classified each cat's eye color, and mapped the data to the cat family tree, using an algorithm (算法) to find each common ancestor's possible eye colors. The algorithm accounted for the likelihood of certain changes and figured in the time since species separated in order to generate the likeliest colors at every split.

    "It's a way we can actually look into the eyes of the wild cat's ancestor," Tabin says. "The ancestor developed gray eyes, and then the eye color diversity just exploded." Once an eye with moderate amounts of both eumelanin and pheomelanin appeared (producing gray eyes), blue and green were not far behind.

    The scientists next tried to connect the discovered eye colors with numerous factors, including habitat, fur color, and hunting behavior, to help explain why those shades had evolved. But they found little correlation. "Siberian dogs have those bright blue eyes because we wanted them to and bred them accordingly, but in wild cats, I have no idea what's going on here," Tabin says. Perhaps cats prefer particular eye colors in mates — but it would be challenging to test.

    (1)、Why do wild cats' eye colors puzzle researchers?
    A、Their diversity contradicts expected patterns. B、Fossils cannot preserve eye color information. C、Too many species exist to compare effectively. D、Lighting conditions alter colors in online photos.
    (2)、How did the scientists conduct their study on wild cats' eye colors?
    A、By observing fossil records of extinct cats. B、By analyzing photos from an online database. C、By examining melanin pigments in living cats. D、By studying artificial eyes of preserved samples.
    (3)、What can we learn about the evolution of wild cats' eye colors from Tabin's words?
    A、Extinct cats had only one eye color type. B、Gray eyes led to different eye colors later. C、Blue and green eyes appeared before gray eyes. D、Gray eyes came from high melanin pigment amounts.
    (4)、How does Tabin feel about the evolution of wild cats' eye colors?
    A、Pleased. B、Relieved. C、Frightened. D、Confused.
  • 9、As a commercial solutions manager in a company, Robert Kurtz finds himself working right in the middle of a composting (堆肥) revolution. The composting company is based in Cleveland, Ohio. The goal is to deal with growing climate challenges by recycling as much food waste as possible, especially as the climate warms.

    "If we're going to meet the climate goals that have been set out by our leaders and scientists, we're going to have to tackle food waste," Kurtz says.

    Wasted food winds up in landfills. As it breaks down, it creates a gas which traps heat in the atmosphere and fuels climate change. It is reported that the average families in the US spend large amounts of money per year on food that doesn't get eaten. Businesses waste food too. That's where Kurtz's job comes in.

    Every day, Kurtz contacts grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service businesses. He educates them about the harmful effects of food waste. Then he asks if they're willing to change the way they dispose of their excess food. Besides, he guides the composting company and persuades other companies and households to do something differently with their food waste. Under his guidance, the company's 7 trucks and 30 employees pick up their clients' extra food. Then they compost it, turning it into soil.

    Compost soil is much more than just dirt. It's made up of five ingredients that combine to help plants grow. That's why Kurtz and his colleagues offer a second service: They sell the composted, nutrient-rich soil to people and businesses that need it. In addition to partnering with households and businesses, they team up with local schools. In an elementary school, they help the kitchen staff compost its food scraps. The 500 students work together to place their food waste into bins during lunch periods. The bins are then collected by the company.

    Emily Cass is a farm-to-school coordinator. "This program has created a space for all students to become environmental guardians in their own cafeteria when they might not otherwise have the opportunity," Cass says.

    (1)、What does the composting revolution aim to do?
    A、To classify wasted food. B、To fight climate change. C、To meet commercial challenges. D、To produce the best types of food.
    (2)、What does paragraph 4 mainly say about Kurtz?
    A、His daily work. B、His food waste. C、His daily clients. D、His food consumption.
    (3)、What spirit is shown in the 500 students' action of dealing with food waste?
    A、Honesty. B、Bravery. C、Cooperation. D、Independence.
    (4)、What is Cass's attitude to Kurtz's business?
    A、Indifferent. B、Suspicious. C、Appreciative. D、Cautious.
  • 10、Visiting Joshua Tree National Park is often described as an out-of-this-world experience. It's an extraordinary place to connect with the beauty and peace nature offers.

    The best time to visit it

    It is open to the public year-round. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall. The spring wildflower bloom usually starts in January or February at lower elevations (海拔) and peaks park-wide from April through June. October through May is the busiest time of year, especially holiday weekends.

    The best views

    Keys View is one of the most iconic views in the entire park system. It's located on the top of the Little San Bernardino Mountains. The view is especially charming at dusk when Palm Springs, Indio, and other valley cities sparkle with millions of lights. In the heart of the park, 5, 456-foot-high Ryan Mountain gives a bird's-eye view of Hidden Valley and Queen Valley at the top of a steep, difficult hike that totals three miles.

    Are pets allowed in it?

    Pets are not allowed on hiking trails (路线) or in park buildings, or anywhere in the backcountry. They are permitted within 100 feet of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds but must always remain on a leash.

    Is it accessible?

    All visitor centers are wheelchair accessible and have accessible parking spaces, information desks, and restrooms. Jumbo Rocks and Indian Cove campgrounds offer accessible campsites and facilities. With paved surfaces, trails at the Oasis of Mara and Keys View are the best for wheelchairs.

    (1)、Which month is the best time to see the park's wildflowers?
    A、January. B、March. C、May. D、July.
    (2)、What does Keys View feature?
    A、Dusk views. B、Peaceful trails. C、Difficult hikes. D、Charming valleys.
    (3)、What can we know about Joshua Tree National Park?
    A、It lacks accessibility. B、It is disability-friendly. C、It fully welcomes pets. D、It is busy all year round.
  • 11、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。

    PE classes weren't always easy for Eva. While her classmates raced across the sports field or scored basketball points, Eva often fell behind. She wasn't as fast or as agile (敏捷的), and she'd always shrink to the sidelines, pretending to tie her shoelaces just to avoid attention.

    One day, during a timed running test. Eva tripped and fell hard on the track. She managed to stand up and kept running, but still failed to pass in the end. When the PE teacher announced the grades, a few students laughed, and Eva's cheeks burned with embarrassment.

    Later that afternoon, when Eva went to the restroom, she heard her classmate Sandra say, "Bet Eva can't even finish one lap without gasping like a fish." The other students agreed, adding more hurtful comments. Tears welled up in Eva's eyes, and all she wanted was to disappear.

    That evening, Eva's mother noticed something was wrong because Eva had eaten almost nothing. After some gentle questions, Eva finally told her mother what had happened. Her mother listened quietly, then hugged her and said, "Everyone has their own pace, Eva. What matters isn't how fast you run, but that you never give up."

    The next day after school, Eva's mother surprised her with a pair of bright red running shoes. "Let's train together," she suggested with a smile. At first, Eva was hesitant. The thought of running again filled her with anxiety, but the look of encouragement on her mother's face gave her the courage to say yes. Then they laced up their shoes and stepped outside. From that day on, they jogged around their neighborhood almost every afternoon. Although Eva grew tired in the beginning, her mother always cheered her on. "You're doing great! One step at a time!" Slowly, Eva's stamina (耐力) improved, and she even began to enjoy their runs.

    注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;

    2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

    A few weeks later, the PE class held another running test.

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    Everyone was surprised at Eva's progress, including Sandra.

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  • 12、你校将举办英语演讲比赛,主题为"How a Sport Has Shaped My Growth"。请你写一篇发言稿参赛,内容包括:

    1.简要介绍你参与的一项运动;

    2.阐述它如何改变了你;

    3.分享它带给你的启发或对未来生活的展望。

    注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;

    2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    How a Sport Has Shaped My Growth

    Good morning, everyone!

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  • 13、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。

    During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026 — 2030), the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) will launch a series of scientific satellite missions, focusing on major frontiers like origin of the universe and the start of life, officials said at a press conference held on Monday about the latest achievements of China's space science pilot program.

    Key missions include the Hongmeng Program, Kuafu-2, an exoplanet (外行星) survey satellite, and an upgraded X-ray space observatory. The Hongmeng Program, (make) up of 10 satellites forming a radio telescope array (阵列) that will go to the moon's far side, is designed to capture faint cosmic (宇宙的) signals. The Kuafu-2, stares directly at the sun, will be the first in the world (orbit) above the sun's polar regions.

    Since 2011, China's space science pilot program (launch) eight satellites, including Wukong and Micius, achieving many original (discovery) — some are China's firsts, and even world firsts. As China's pilot program to support space science (systematic), it has pushed China's space research from "following others" "keeping pace" and even "leading" in some fields.

    Meanwhile, the program has also actively pursued comprehensive, multi-level international cooperation, pioneering new models of global partnership, according to officials from the National Space Science Center. By establishing international scientific teams and (promote) data sharing, China continues to enhance the global influence and (efficient) of its scientific satellites.

  • 14、​​​​​​​"Make me a muscle!" was my family tradition. My father would give my upper arm a squeeze (捏) and laugh. "Very good," he'd always say. Then he would make a muscle back and ask, "Pretty1 for your old man, don't you think?"

    My father was a2 member of what I'll call "the Muscle Club". He loved doing exercises, from bodybuilding to martial arts. He filled our home with the energy of3 — jump ropes in the corner and the sound of kicks echoing through the garage. And4, my brother and I became his earliest5.

    Our garage was a home6, where my father coached my brother and me: we kicked the air until our legs7, and boxed in old gloves. My father trained us equally,8 our size or age. During a boxing practice, my brother threw a quick punch (拳) right in my cheek. The9 made me fall backward. Hitting the ground, I burst out crying. Dad knelt down beside me, saying, "You forgot to block!" I nodded with10. Then he gave me a nudge, "Stand up. Show me how to11 yourself." I stood up slowly. When my brother threw another punch, this time I remembered to show my12 — blocking it just in time. Dad cheered, clapping loudly.

    As well as a strong body, what Dad gave me was a(n)13. Strength was more than about being14; it was about the courage to get back up. "Make me a muscle" was his way of asking: "Are you ready? Show me you're here and15 to keep going."

    (1)
    A 、strong B 、odd C 、plain D 、awful
    (2)
    A 、keen B 、new C 、free D 、generous
    (3)
    A 、tension B 、peace C 、balance D 、sport
    (4)
    A 、accidentally B 、originally C 、naturally D 、incredibly
    (5)
    A 、friends B 、students C 、assistants D 、volunteers
    (6)
    A 、office B 、gym C 、study D 、kitchen
    (7)
    A 、recovered B 、ached C 、moved D 、extended
    (8)
    A 、because of B 、in spite of C 、in case of D 、regardless of
    (9)
    A 、force B 、pressure C 、trick D 、gesture
    (10)
    A 、fear B 、confusion C 、laughter D 、tears
    (11)
    A 、teach B 、relax C 、defend D 、save
    (12)
    A 、muscle B 、face C 、voice D 、heart
    (13)
    A 、imagination B 、attitude C 、mood D 、dream
    (14)
    A 、beneficial B 、emotional C 、physical D 、impressive
    (15)
    A 、special B 、responsible C 、attracted D 、prepared
  • 15、In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly entered every walk of life, from self-driving taxis to software that reads X-rays, to virtual assistants that can schedule meetings and draft e-mails. However, will AI displace entire industries as mechanized factories did before?

    Like past world-changing tools such as mechanical cloth-making machines, AI is set to reshape the workplace greatly. But techno-pessimists argue AI's impact has never been seen before. Economists estimate AI could rob 40% of jobs, with machines replacing much skilled human work and note that even remaining jobs may see declining wages due to reduced labor value. Amid these worries, 2024 Nobel Prize-winning economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson advise learning from David Ricardo's flexible thinking about the early Industrial Revolution.

    In his work Principles of Political Economy and Taxation, economist Ricardo initially supported new spinning machines (纺纱机), believing they would promote productivity for all. Though home spinners were displaced, many shifted to weaving (织布). However, technology changed everything: one machine outperformed 10-20 handweavers, ending cottage industry. Displaced weavers had no choices as factories created few new jobs, leading to falling wages and social unrest. Witnessing these consequences, Ricardo transformed his view. His 1821 revised work acknowledged that factors boosting national income might also make population extra resources and worsen laborers' conditions.

    England eventually learned from the struggles of handweavers and the working class. The government expanded political representation for industrial cities, passed the 1833 Factory Act to manage child labor, and ended the protectionist Corn Laws in the 1840s to lower food costs.

    The history repeats today. As the AI era approaches, Johnson notes that AI has attracted enormous talents, similar to the late-1990s Internet boom, but history — especially the Industrial Revolution — shows that "new miracle machines do not guarantee benefits for most people." With thoughtful policies, AI can avoid repeating past mistakes and build an inclusive future. When technology is guided by wisdom and responsibility, it can become a powerful tool that lifts people up, reduces inequality, and brings greater opportunities to all.

    (1)、Which question can paragraph 2 answer?
    A、How is AI to affect the work settings? B、Why has technology replaced human work? C、Who suffered most from the Industrial Revolution? D、What did cloth-making machines bring to workers?
    (2)、Why did David Ricardo change his attitude?
    A、The closure of cottage industry. B、The appearance of spinning and weaving. C、The indifference of the government. D、The suffering of workers and the society.
    (3)、What lesson can be learned from the text?
    A、Every step forward is progress. B、Technology makes the complex simple. C、History is where you find the future. D、With great power comes great responsibility.
    (4)、What might be talked about following the last paragraph?
    A、Details of David Ricardo's theories. B、Policy examples for guiding AI. C、The introduction of the Internet boom. D、The development of AI technology.
  • 16、Our solar system is peppered with large rocks, called asteroids. If a big asteroid strikes Earth, there are many possible outcomes. The space rock could drop into the ocean and not harm anyone. Or it could wipe out a city. People have a hard time understanding the chances of an asteroid strike. So a research team calculated the likelihood and compared it with other events — with some surprising results.

    "A large or medium asteroid hitting Earth would be noticed worldwide," says Carrie Nugent, a planetary scientist at Olin College. While killer asteroids have hit before, such as the one that finished off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, Nugent says a similar situation is not expected to occur in the future. "We try to put this event, which is actually a preventable event, in context with other preventable events," she adds.

    Using a computer program, Nugent and her team modeled a group of asteroids similar to real near-Earth objects (NEOs). They fed them into a program called JPL Horizons. Anyone can use that program to look up predicted locations for objects in the solar system. For this project, her team determined whether each modeled asteroid would cross paths with Earth.

    That allowed the team to estimate the frequency of asteroids bigger than 140 meters across, which is around the size of a large ship, Nugent says. An asteroid of this size would hit Earth roughly every 11,000 years.

    However, that number is still hard to understand. So Nugent compared the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth with other events that people may experience as follows.

    One-In-X Chance Event Happens to an Individual, or the Planet, Over a Human Lifetime

    Books and movies often describe asteroid run-ins as unstoppable events. "The truth is actually entirely the opposite," she says. NASA's DART Mission in 2022 hit an asteroid that wasn't in danger of hitting Earth. The test changed the asteroid's path. This showed that people might be able to avoid such a crash one day. So, it's important to do research, such as sky surveys, that locate these objects.

    (1)、According to paragraph 2, what does Nugent think of asteroids striking Earth?
    A、It's hard to predict it. B、It's urgent to prevent it. C、There's no need to worry about it. D、There'll be disastrous outcomes.
    (2)、What does the underlined word "That" in paragraph 4 refer to?
    A、Computer modeling. B、Frequency estimate. C、System operation. D、Project assessment.
    (3)、Which of the following events is least likely to happen?
    A、Coyote attack. B、Elephant attack. C、Carbon monoxide poisoning. D、Asteroid impact.
    (4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the last paragraph?
    A、To introduce various asteroid research methods. B、To applaud NASA's asteroid research findings. C、To draw media attention to asteroid research. D、To stress the importance of asteroid research.
  • 17、Yesterday, a salesman called me by phone, on behalf of a telecom company, to sell his phone plans. I was at work and I usually didn't like telemarketing (电话销售), so I excused myself that I couldn't talk yet and said he could call me back one hour later, at 6:00 p.m.

    That's what he did. So we talked for 15 minutes. He explained to me his different phone plans, which he stated to be better than my current one. While listening to him, sometimes I was lost in my thoughts and I gave several "hmm hmm" as a sign of agreement to convince him that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit impatient, especially as he had difficulty in correctly talking in French. But I stayed calm and polite until the end of the discussion.

    At the end of the conversation, he revealed (袒露) the following to me: "Thank you, Linda. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation. Usually, people shout at us, speak to us rudely, and treat us as thieves. Today, since 10:00 a.m., I hadn't had a conversation without an offense. I know you had a long day at work and you could have relaxed in front of your TV. Instead, you listened carefully to me. I sincerely thank you. I wanted to tell it to you."

    I thanked him for this revelation. I realized how much he could have been the subject of verbal violence, all through his working days. Unfortunately, the telephone enables the customers to have such aggressive behavior. Indeed, physical barriers do not exist in this situation and a kind of dehumanization (非人性化) seems to happen. I am also conscious that those people getting impatient could have been me. Yet, he was only doing his job and he shouldn't have suffered from the violence.

    (1)、Why did the author let the salesman call back later?
    A、She meant to refuse him at once. B、She showed interest in his phone plans. C、She hoped for more about telemarketing. D、She wanted to use the way to discourage him.
    (2)、How can we describe the author during the 15-minute talk?
    A、Patient. B、Careful. C、Kind of absent-minded. D、Obviously impolite.
    (3)、What did the salesman intend to express in Paragraph 3?
    A、His deep apology. B、His true appreciation. C、His anger at misunderstanding. D、His sufferings in telemarketing.
    (4)、What does the underlined part "verbal violence" in Paragraph 4 refer to?
    A、Unkind spoken words. B、Physical barriers. C、Salesmen's impatience. D、Customers' Humanization.
  • 18、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。

    Ten-year-old Sami loved to visit his grandfather's house. The house was near the beautiful blue sea. At the seaside stood thick and tall palm trees with green coconuts hanging from them. When the coconuts fell down, Sami would break them open and drink the coconut water. Sami liked to play under the trees. It was always great fun to spend the holidays at Grandpa's place.

    This winter vacation, Sami was surprised when he came to his grandfather's village. There were hardly any trees left. He saw houses built near the sea. People had cut down many palm trees and there was hardly any greenery left.

    Grandpa's house was different. He never allowed his trees to be cut. He hugged each palm tree in his courtyard. He also named the two big trees near the front door — one was Petu, and the other Betu. He had planted them with his own hands and today they had become large, massive trees with thick trunks. They were tall and green and gave the sweetest, juicest coconuts.

    One night, Sami was awakened by a strange sound. He could not sleep. He tossed (辗转) and turned in bed.

    Suddenly, the ground shook as if the earth was splitting. He sat up straight and then ran to Grandpa. He clung (附着) to his grandpa tightly. Grandpa cried out, "It's an earthquake It's an earthquake" They ran outside the house. They thought that would be safe.

    Suddenly, there was a loud sound; the earth was not splitting but the sea was roaring. People were shouting, screaming and crying, "The sea is rising. The sea is rising." The villagers started running away from the beach.

                 Sami watched dumbstruck (呆若木鸡).

    The waves were rising higher and higher. Sami thought, "How big the waves are" He went into the house again and saw water coming in from all sides. He was scared.

    Sami remembered his mother telling him long ago, "You must always get out of the house if the floods come too near." He ran outside the house with Grandpa. But the water came surging (汹涌) in.

    Waves about twelve meters high came rushing in, drowning everything. Water was all around and everywhere.

    Paragraph 1: Grandpa held Sami's hand tightly but a huge wave separated them.

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    Paragraph 2: "Sami, Sami" Grandpa cried. "Don't be scared, little one, come to me, quickly."

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  • 19、假定你是李华,你校正在为英语文学阅读室设计标识,现向学生征集意见,请你给负责此项工作的外教Mr. Green写一封邮件,从以下三个标识中选择你最喜欢的一个,并说明理由。

    1

    2

    3

    (Open a Book, Open a World)

    (Read to Succeed)

    (Discover Yourself Through Reading)

    注意:

    1.写作词数应为80个左右;

    2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

    3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    Dear Mr. Green,

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 20、​​​​​​​Tim Wilson, an 18-year-old student at Barker College in Sydney, Australia, designed a soft robot that gives reassuring (使安心的) hugs. His1 was his sister's frequent trouble getting a good night's sleep.

    "I saw the2 of poor sleep on her," Tim says. Therefore, for a high-school research project, he3 to deal with "a real need in the world". His4 — a huggable, co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition.

    Besides returning hugs, Tim's5 also copies breathing through its chest (胸膛), which gently rises and falls. "The robot even attempts to6 its breathing rate to the hugger's and mirror how fast the hugger's breathing," Tim says. "That part proved7. After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels. It's not always going to be mirroring you8," he adds.

    "My sister9 it very cute," he says. "One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite10 and reassuring."

    Some people11emotional support dogs. But some places might not12 animals. In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a13 to sick kids. "Being able to reassure kids is quite a14 thing," Tim says. "But it would be15 if my product could do it."

    (1)
    A 、trip B 、destination C 、inspiration D 、response
    (2)
    A 、focus B 、impact C 、advice D 、impression
    (3)
    A 、decided B 、failed C 、refused D 、disagreed
    (4)
    A 、favorite B 、function C 、discovery D 、solution
    (5)
    A 、computer B 、radio C 、car D 、machine
    (6)
    A 、tie B 、refer C 、match D 、combine
    (7)
    A 、special B 、creative C 、effective D 、difficult
    (8)
    A 、exactly B 、immediately C 、carefully D 、generally
    (9)
    A 、made B 、kept C 、found D 、proved
    (10)
    A 、independent B 、relaxing C 、responsible D 、frightening
    (11)
    A 、give up B 、die from C 、figure out D 、benefit from
    (12)
    A 、allow B 、feed C 、request D 、absorb
    (13)
    A 、difference B 、choice C 、risk D 、chance
    (14)
    A 、typical B 、challenging C 、convenient D 、promising
    (15)
    A 、cool B 、real C 、flexible D 、normal
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