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1、 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。
Acting was, is and always will be the first love of the National Peking Opera Company's new vice-president, Tian Lei,Chen Nan reports.
Huguosi Street was one of Beijing's(busy)commercial roads in the olden days. It also (house) the residence of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang(1894-1961). Not far from Mei's address, the first theater for Peking Opera (perform) was created in 1954, five years after the founding of People's Republic of China.
The neighborhood(change) over the decades, but the theater still stands tall and is (current) managed by the National Peking Opera Company. Tian Lei treasures the hours he spends there, training and rehearsing(排练). Wearing a costume and (arm) with a prop spear(道具长矛) , the 42-year-old walks confidently across the stage, (practise) a variety of martial art movements, before ending the drill with a liangxiang (striking a pose on the stage).
Tian has been working with the opera company for 10 years.Its premises(处所) are10-minute drive from the theater and his colleagues train there. He, however,prefers the historic stage."I come to the theater almost every day because I enjoy the peace and emptiness this building offers. Rehearsing here helps me feel closer the Peking Opera master once graced the stage."he says.
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2、 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。
Long sunny days can be ideal for a visit to the beach, especially during, summer. Beachgoers1 the sun and they sometimes, get exposed to its rays for several hours. Not everyone seems to listen to experts' warnings about2 sun exposure, which creates the3 for a new approach to the issue.
How about providing the lovers of the sun with another4 they possibly have? Happiness Brussels , a communication agency, has5 found a reason to keep the beachgoers in the shadow and it's called Shadow Wi-Fi.
Shadow Wi-Fi is an innovative Wi-Fi6 that works close to a wall, providing Internet access to the users that7 under the wall's shadow! People feel isolated from the8 world while on the beach , and9 their love for the sun, a stable Internet connection is probably more10 to them." That's how Happiness Brussels11 this creative idea, starting with placing a wall on a12 in Peru.
Supported by League Against Cancer,Happiness Brussels13 to raise awareness about skin cancer, one of the most common cancers in the a world. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, almost 5 million people are14 for skin cancer every year in the US, while one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the15 of a lifetime. Shadow Wi-Fi works as an ideal way to help people change habits , even with the presence of this huge wall on the beach. Happiness Brussels is expanding the project to New Zealand and San Francisco, hoping to reach more beaches in the future.
(1)A 、avoid B 、blame C 、love D 、spot(2)A 、difficult B 、dangerous C 、further D 、recent(3)A 、need B 、talent C 、excuse D 、qualification(4)A 、opportunity B 、skill C 、system D 、passion(5)A 、regularly B 、nearly C 、finally D 、strangely(6)A 、symbol B 、network C 、standard D 、analyzer(7)A 、grow B 、live C 、remain D 、escape(8)A 、digital B 、natural C 、ancient D 、physical(9)A 、against B 、without C 、within D 、despite(10)A 、convenient B 、important C 、familiar D 、obvious(11)A 、got away with B 、looked down on C 、made up for D 、came up with(12)A 、farm B 、beach C 、mountain D 、street(13)A 、aims B 、affords C 、hesitates D 、pretends(14)A 、forgiven B 、prepared C 、treated D 、paid(15)A 、course B 、memory C 、dream D 、discovery -
3、 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。
I love learning foreign languages so much that I learn a new language every two years. When people find I'm a polyglot(通晓多种语言的人),they always ask me, "How do you do that?" Honestly, my answer will be, "I don't know. I simply love learning languages."They want to know why they spend years learning even one language, never achieving fluency, and what's the secret of being polyglots.
And what do we have in common? I decided to find that out. I went to several event where language lovers gather to practice the languages, asked dozens of polyglots about methods they use, and heard dozens of approaches.Everybody seems to have a' unique way to speak several languages fluently
All these polyglots talked about languages learning as if it was great fun. They found ways to turn language learning from a boring subject into a pleasant daily activity. You should have seen their faces when they were showing me their colorful grammar charts and handmade flash cards. The methods are various, but they make sure it's something enjoyable.
I realized it's actually how I learn.Then interesting programs became my choice. So all is clear. If you don't like writing words down on paper, type them in an app. If you're a shy person, apply self-talk at home. This is how polyglots learn languages, and the best news is that it's available to anyone willing to take the learning into their own hands.
A. How can those with little talent be fluent?
B. But people are never happy with the reply.
C. There's no shortcut to learning languages for anyone.
D. One of them even made recipes in a foreign language.
E. That made me wonder, too, how other polyglots actually do it.
F. When learning Spanish last year, I was bored with textbooks.
G. Polyglots simply found ways to enjoy the language- learning process.
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4、 阅读理解
On September 7,1991,the costliest hailstorm(雹暴)in Canadian history hit Calgary's southern suburbs.As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $ 2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm with a chemical to make small ice crystals fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Albert—downwind of the hail project flights—worry that precious moisture(水分) is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand,who farms in that area, has been addressing public meetings on this issue for years." Basically,the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary- Edmonton urban area from hail," Mr. Stienwand says, "but they're increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan."
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo,North Dakota. "We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought." Dr. Krauss says. "In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground."
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma. "In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes(龙卷风)form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,"Dr. Doswell says. " Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind? No one really knows, course, but the seeding goes on."
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, "it would be wise to stop cloud seeding. In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit against cloud-seeding companies. Hence,private climate engineering can proceed in relative legal safety.
(1)、What does the project aim to do?A、Conserve moisture in the soil. B、Prevent the formation of hailstones. C、Forecast disastrous hailstorms. D、Investigate chemical use in farming.(2)、Who are opposed to the project?A、Farmers in east-central Alberta. B、Managers of insurance companies. C、Provincial government officials. D、Residents of Calgary and Edmonton.(3)、Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999?A、To compare different kinds of seeding methods. B、To illustrate the development of big hailstorms. C、To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding. D、To show the link between storms and moisture.(4)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right. B、Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada. C、The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared. D、Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist. -
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Parks are the beating hearts of cities, providing crucial environments for wildlife of many sizes as well as areas of rest and recreation for local citizens. Accessible via public transport, and located near a university,a stadium and the National Library,Warsaw's Pole Mokotowskie Park provides green space for many people.
One of the International Union for Conservation of Nature's five pathways to transformative change for water management is to restore species population, ecosystems and the benefits that nature provides to people by using each city's advantage. As more urban centres seek new ways to unite greenery into the built environment, projects of all sizes and stages add to essential corridors and stopping points for a range of wildlife.
Tasked with improving Warsaw's Pole Mokotowskie Park's natural sustainability, architecture company WXCA looked at ways of enhancing the elements that were already in place to better support wildlife. One of the most visible means was the removal of thousands of square metres of concrete(混凝土).Removing concrete in and around ponds and other waterways allows the city's features to shape themselves naturally, in reaction to both the surrounding environment and the weather. Doing so can support biodiversity by removing artificial constraints____and flows. More than 13.000 square metres of concrete has already been removed, with more removal planned over the next year.
For the human users of the park, the designers created education, activity; and art spaces.The Grand Salon,a grassland surrounded by trees, in for large public gatherings, and a handful of pavilions(亭)spread throughout the space provide visible means of monitoring the quality of the air and water. They also contribute to the park's ecosystem through rainwater harvesting. As the temperature consistently rises, city planners are using the leaves and branches of the plants and mixed use designs to reduce heat islands, improve air quality and prevent urban runoff.
(1)、What do we know about Warsaw's Pole Mokotowskie Park?A、It creates a new way to the city center. B、It serves different community groups. C、It reminds the public to protect the environment. D、It shows the locals are living happily.(2)、What are the projects in Paragraph 2 intended for?A、Providing stages to show off creativity. B、Taking advantage of the city's resources. C、Encouraging people to get close to nature. D、Supplying various wildlife with more room.(3)、What does the underlined word "constraints" in Paragraph 3 mean ?A、Limits. B、Factors. C、Methods D、Damages.(4)、How do the pavilions help the ecosystem?A、By offering some shelters B、By collecting rainwater. C、By monitoring the air quality. D、By reducing high temperature. -
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For the first 18 years of my life, my mom cooked Chinese food every day, all served family-style. But when it came time for me to teach myself how to cook, I didn't ask my mom for help. Instead, like so many young people, I turned to the online recipes. By the time I got married, I could cook many dishes.What I didn't really know how to cook at all, however, was Chinese food.
Part of the problem was that I only knew how to cook by following recipes.And up until maybe 5 or10 years ago, the number of English-language recipes for Chinese dishes you could find in a cookbook or on the Internet still felt extremely limited--at least when it came to homey(家乡菜),everyday recipes written with a younger Chinese American audience in mind.
That was the experience, too, for sisters Sarah and Kaitlin Leung. Like so many other ABCs(American-born Chinese) and younger first-and second-generation Chinese immigrants (移民),the Leung sisters reached a point in their adult lives when they started to love to eat the food they'd grown up on, but found it really difficult to learn how to prepare it.
As it turns out , though , the Leung sisters were uniquely positioned to do something about it: Their father had spent years cooking at his family's Chinese American takeout restaurant. Their mom had deep knowledge about traditional Shanghainese cooking. Meanwhile,the two sisters had grown up in New York , eating their parents', food, but also immersed(沉浸) in America's own food culture.
So, in 2013, the Leungs started a food blog"The Woks of Life". What made their blog different from other blogs was that the intergenerational transfer of knowledge that the Leungs were so eager for was baked right into the concept: The four family members took turns posting recipes, each sharing their own favorites. In that way, Sarah says, the blog reflected-and continues to reflect--the diversity of the Chinese diaspora(华侨).
(1)、What partly stopped the author learning to cook Chinese dishes?A、He was too busy to cook at home. B、He had no access to such recipes. C、He didn't like Chinese dishes at all. D、His mother left him no chance to cook.(2)、Who might be the targeted readers of the Leungs' blog?A、Young American housewives. B、Chinese adults living abroad. C、The Chinese immigrant's family. D、The Chinese chefs working in restaurants.(3)、What sets the Leungs'blog apart from others' ?A、Being written by several people. B、Aiming to share people's favorite dishes. C、Introducing Chinese baked food in particular. D、Involving the intergenerational transfer of knowledge.(4)、What can be the best title for the text?A、The Popularity of "The Woks of Life" B、The Comeback of Chinese Food in America C、Take a Glance of the Daily Life of Overseas Chinese D、Help a New Generation of Chinese Americans Learn to Cook -
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With the return of tourists, some of the world's most popular tourist destinations are flat-out , telling tourists to stay away in 2023.
Lanzarote, Spain
Lanzarote has long been a top getaway choice for the British, making up around half of the island's overseas visitors. However, the days of budget drinking until dawn is over, as the Spanish President wants to attract "higher quality"visitors to spend more and drink less. The island declared itself a tourist-packed area early in 2023.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona has it all: modem art, a massive beach, all-night parties, and the food,culture and sunshine you want from a European city break. It' also full of tourists. In 2022, the city took steps to limit the size of tour groups and introduce noise restrictions. The city will further limit numbers ensure better life quality for locals.
Santorini, Greece
The Greek island attracts two million visitors annually, a significant number considering the island's year-round population of around 10,000 . While tourism is a large part of the economy, the island started restrictions in 2019,when passengers were limited to 8,000 per day and tourists weighing over 100kg were banned from riding donkeys.
Amalfi Coast,Italy
In 2022,Amalfi Coast took number plate system for visitors.Cars with odd (奇数的)number plates were allowed access to the coast on one day ,while cars ending in an even number were permitted to enter on the next.Local residents and public transport were exception. The coast also featured on Fodor's list of places to avoid visiting in 2023 for its over-tourism.
(1)、Which destination do British people like to go most?A、Lanzarote in Spain. B、Barcelona in Spain. C、Santorini in Greece. D、Amalfi Coast in Italy.(2)、Who will be banned from riding donkeys in Santorini?A、Local residents B、Overweighted visitors. C、Noisy and heavy drinkers. D、Visitors from tour groups.(3)、How does Amalfi Coast control its number of visitors?A、By banning low-quality visitors. B、By limiting the size of tour groups. C、By keeping its visitors to 8,000 a day. D、By using car number plate system. -
8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the main topic of Ella's blogs?A、Fashion trends. B、Money saving tips. C、Clothes for students.(2)、What made the blog first known to the public?A、A newspaper report. B、A TV program. C、A photo.(3)、What does Bonnie do for the blog?A、He takes photos. B、He acts as models. C、He does Eden's make-up.(4)、Which period of clothes has recently inspired Ella most?A、The 1920s. B、The 1970s. C、The 1980s.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is introduced about the development of AI?A、It is overused sometimes. B、It has been applied to many fields. C、It may pose threats to transportation.(2)、What does Mr. Hastings believe will happen in the future?A、AI may cure early-stage cancer. B、Personal data can be well protected. C、AI's application will constantly expand.(3)、What's the woman's attitude towards the future of AI?A、Positive. B、Doubtful. C、Indifferent.(4)、What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Employer and employee. B、Radio host and guest. C、Salesman and customer.
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10、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What was the program mainly about?A、Horses and wars. B、Different uses of horses. C、Horses from different countries.(2)、What seems to surprise the man?A、People use horses for fun. B、Horse races take place everywhere. C、Horses are still used for hard labor.(3)、What will the woman do this weekend?A、Work on a farm. B、Attend a wedding. C、Go horse riding.
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11、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What will Clark help Annie do?A、Clean her apartment. B、Feed her dog. C、Water her plants.(2)、When will Clark go to Annie's house?A、On Monday. B、On Thursday. C、On Friday.
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12、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where does Sam suggest going?A、To a theater. B、To a restaurant. C、To a coffee shop.(2)、How does Rita feel about the plan?A、Excited. B、Uninterested. C、Disappointed.
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13、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、Doing a task. B、Selecting a course. C、Leading a company.
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14、Why does the man make the phone call?A、To cancel a sports event. B、To make an appointment. C、To get information on tickets.
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15、What is Lisa probably?A、A doctor. B、An actress. C、A football player.
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16、What does the man mean?A、No one can win the prize. B、Tina should have more confidence. C、The contest is intended for senior speakers.
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17、Where is the man's umbrella?A、In his car. B、On the desk. C、In the drawer.
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18、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一个完整的短文。
During the summer before Patty entered fifth grade, she decided to try a new sport. Swim training was nearly over and Patty was the fastest swimmer in her age group. She had always been the best. The neighborhood was offering a one-week tennis training course. Patty and her friend Darla got permission from their parents to join.
On Saturday morning, Darla's mom took the girls to a store and bought them each a good, used tennis racket. "If you girls stick to tennis, then we'll talk about a new racket. These will do for now." The girls were excited about their new purchases. On Monday morning, at 7:00 a.m., Patty's mom woke her up. "It's time for tennis!" Patty covered her face. "Mom, it's too early!" She made great effort to get out of bed and down to the breakfast table. Patty finished breakfast and ran to Darla's house, then they walked to the court.
Mrs. Cane, the tennis coach, lined everyone up and started with the basics. After that, Mrs. Cane tirelessly taught them to practice their forehand and backhand. By the end of the week, Patty had made impressive progress. Mrs. Cane commented that Patty had lots of potential. Darla, on the other hand, was struggling. The other teenagers were having a tough time of it, too. Patty was the only one who seemed to get somewhere.
Since then, Darla had always been out in the August heat, practicing her serves or hitting the ball. Patty wasn't really interested. She felt she was such a "natural" for tennis that she really didn't need to practice. By the end of the summer, Darla began to get the hang of it. She joined a neighborhood junior tennis team. There would be matches every Thursday. Patty wanted to join as well, but she didn't want to miss her favorite TV show. She told herself that she would join it when she got some free time. If Darla had fun, she would join the team in the spring.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
The week before school started, Mrs. Cane held another training course.
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Patty couldn't stop thinking of her poor performance on the way home.
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19、假如你是校学生会主席李华,你校将举行以"孝敬父母"为主题的系列活动,请为这次活动写一篇开幕辞。
内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动内容;
3. 预祝活动圆满成功。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
提示词:孝敬 show filial respect for
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20、 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。
TSUNAMI HITS ASIA: OVER 6,500 DEAD
The most powerful earthquake in the past 40 years caused a tsunami that crashed into coastlines across Asia yesterday, (kill) more than 6,500 people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and at least four other countries. Fishermen, tourists, hotels, homes, and cars (sweep) away by huge waves (cause) by the strong earthquake reached a magnitude of 9.0. The undersea quake struck around 7:00 a.m., Sunday off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island. In that area alone, at least 1,870 people were killed.
In Sri Lanka, some 1,600 kilometers west of the quake centre, the number of deaths stood 2,498, and one million more were affected by the tsunami, government officials said. Indian officials said as many as 1,900 had been killed along the southern coast. Another 254 were found dead in Thailand and 54 in three other countries. In southern Thailand, 1,900 people were hurt and many more were missing, local officials said. "I was having breakfast with my three children when water started filling my home. We had to leave everything and run to (safe)," said Chandra Theeravit, local Thai woman.
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected (grow) even (high) over the next few days. Foreign aid is being organized for the tsunami-hit countries. , dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.