-
1、 阅读,第二节,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。
Plant-based ice creams have become a good summer choice these days. If you doubt it, you may go to a local store and count all the ice creams that do not use cows' milk. Actually, plant-based ice cream sales have a 300% increase since 2018.
One is that people care about their health. Plant-based ice creams contain less fat, so they are healthier. Environmental protection is also a reason. Since these ice creams are made from different kinds of plant milk, less water and energy are required in the production.
People used to think that plant-based ice creams tasted less delicious and less creamy. Thanks to recent technological innovations(创新), plant-based ice creams of new flavors are introduced. They taste just like the creamy and smooth ice creams made from cows' milk. As you can tell, the quality is really there, and people are becoming more and more interested in the new flavors.
With the growing popularity, the plant-based ice cream industry is making more money. Years ago, only a few companies produced plant-based ice creams.
A. But it's no longer the case.
B. The results might surprise you.
C. They are more popular now than ever before
D. There are several reasons for the sharp growth.
E. Now more ice cream makers have entered the business
-
2、 阅读理解
Have you ever draw n pictures on your notebooks when you are siting in class? If so, your teacher might have told you to stop. Many people think doodling (胡写乱画) may stop you paying attention to what you are doing. But it might be just the opposite.
One study shows that doodling may help you remember things you hear. In 2009, researchers asked two groups of people to listen to a phone message. One group was encouraged to doodle, but the other was not. Neither group knew that they would be asked to remember information from the message. But the group that doodled remembered29% more.
Other people suggest other uses for doodling. Jesse Prinz, a professor who studies doodling, says it can help you think creatively. Walking away from a problem to d raw might actually help you solve it. When you come back, you will have a fresh idea and get an answer more quickly.
An author named Sunni Brown wrote a book on doodling. She argues that doodling is a tool that can help people think. She admits that people see doodling as doing nothing but she wants to change that. In fact, she owns a business that helps companies improve management effectiveness through doodling.
Brown believes doodling is helpful because it includes more than one way of learning. You learn in four ways: seeing, hearing, reading and writing. The more ways you use, the better you learn. And when you doodle while listening to a lecture, you are using all four.
You might think that being good at drawing is important for doodling. But if the point of doodling is to help you think, then it doesn't matter what the picture looks like. Even if you are not an artist, doodling can help you. So next time you need to focus, pick up a pen and doodle away.
(1)、What does the last sentence in Paragraph I suggest?A、Drawing might be allowed in class. B、Drawing is the first step to doodle. C、Doodling might help students focus. D、Doodling is popular with students(2)、The underlined word "that" in Paragraph4 refers to the fact that ____A、doodling can help people think B、Sunni Brown does business by doodling C、people consider doodling as doing nothing D、Sunni Brown wrote a book about doodling(3)、According to the last two paragraphs, doodling ____.A、helps people become better learners B、is useless in listening to a lecture C、requires very good drawing skills D、does not attract any artists(4)、The purpose of the passage is to ____.A、do research by doodling B、solve problems by doodling C、help people learn how to doodle D、introduce the benefits of doodling(5)、In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this passage?A、Health. B、Education. C、Technology. D、Economy. -
3、 阅读理解
A yes-person is normally someone who says "yes" to everything; a request, a job, an opportunity, or an event. Some people think that saying "yes" to everything comes with risks. Things are good at first but might go wrong later. But, for me, saying "yes" has brought chances rather than worries.
Here is a good example to show the power of saying "yes" and is effect on my life. My boss once asked me to give a speech to a large group of people. I had never done public speaking before, but I knew that I speech just fine. My boss was so pleased that he trusted me with more important tasks since then.
Looking back on my work experiences I think about what would have happened if I had said "no" to some challenging tasks. Maybe I would never have made so much progress in my job. Saying "yes" has allowed me to move up at work, and I have grown from it
Saying "yes" to something that you might be uncomfortable with, like a task that is outside your comfort zone, can have positive results. Some times, you just need to give it a try. Actually if you want to get anywhere in life, you can' t be lazy and closed off. It's really that simple.
(1)、Why do some people think saying "yes" to everything is risky?A、They will lose chances. B、They are lazy with work. C、People may make more requests. D、Things might go wrong later(2)、The author succeeded in giving the speech because ____.A、he pressed himself for the task B、he admitted his stress C、he has interested in the topic D、he was trusted by his boss(3)、What has saying "yes" brought to the author according to Paragraph 3?A、More regrets. B、Personal growth. C、Bigger worries. D、Lifelong friendship.(4)、The underlined part in Paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ____.A、pleasing B、important C、challenging D、dangerous(5)、The author wrote the passage to ____.A、inspire people to live a simple life B、tell people about his work experience C、remind people of the risks of saying "yes" D、encourage people to say "yes" to challenges -
4、—Mr. Green, could you p lease spare me a few minutes?
—____.
A、Sure B、Good job C、Help yourself D、Good luck -
5、 — Shall we go to Harbin for the summer holiday?
—____.
A、Never mind B、Not at all C、Sounds great D、The same to you -
6、—Diana, your new skirt looks very nice on you.
—____. I like it very much.
A、That's OK B、Thank you C、Don't mention it D、I don't think so -
7、—Let's go for a picnic on Sunday, Lily.
—Oh, ____. I have to prepare for the coming test.
A、Cheers B、go ahead C、take it easy D、what a pity -
8、—Mike, thank you for driving me home.
—____, Have a nice day.
A、That's right B、I'm afraid not C、You're welcome D、That's a good idea -
9、 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。
It was the day of the big cross-country rum. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route(路线) through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn't with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school's coach and asked him what had happened. "I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him, "he explained uncomfortably. "I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide."
l bit back my frustration (傻恼). [ knew the coach meant well— he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that's all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
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。
We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me.
……
I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.
-
10、 昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。请给校英文报写一篇宣传稿,
内容包括:
1. 展览时间、地点;2观展感受;3. 推荐观展。
-
11、 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。
You could use Lunar New Year as a reason to clean your room,as it is a tradition to clean your space before the start of the new year. lf that idea dies not see me celebratory,you can mark the year of the dragon with some tasty food items that are enjoyed( typical) at this time.
Foods and their meanings are central to celebrating Lunar New Year. Here are two food items( connect) to the holiday,their meanings andyou may be able to find them.
Sticky rice cakes,called nan goo in Mandarin( make) from sticky rice flour and sugar. While this food is eaten year round,it represents"an increase in prosperity (兴旺)"during the new year and raising your status. You can make sticky rice cakes at home,buy( they) from an Asian grocery store,or order online.
Dumplings make a lovely dinner for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, including( various) of fillings ( often meal,egg, tofu or vegetables) means you can enjoy plenty of flavors wrappeddelicious dough(面团). The dumpling shape,like very full half-moon,represents wealth. Dumplings are sold(freeze) at most grocery stores or can usually(order) fresh from Chinese restaurants. You can also make dumplings if you are up to the challenge. Try out the recipe a America's Test Kitchen Kids.
While you enjoy the above food,wish friends and family"xinnian kuoile! ". "That is Mandarin for"new year happiness! "
-
12、 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。
Our small hometown had a tradition in which the students at an elementary school put on a Tom Thumb Wedding,a mock(模报) wedding event performed by kids. I was in the first grade. When the1 were handed out that spring,I was2 as a bridesmaid(伴娘).
Money was3 then,as it remained throughout may4 , but my mother always found a way. My mom would work her job outside the home,take care of the housework and cooking. 5 all the demands of the family,and then sit down at the sewing machine to6 the dress. While she had some sewing7 ,it wasn't something she did of tea, so there were 8 during the process. Yet I never heard her9 about having to do it.
When the dress was10 , it looked just like the picture, and it was a wonder to me. I remember my happiness and 11 when putting it on for the big event. No12 dress since has ever made me feel like I did the night of the Tom Thumb Wedding all those years ago. It was as if a piece of nay mother's 13 was in every stitch (针脚).
Now I am a mom. And while I never put together a small formal dress for my daughters,I have stayed up nights laboring on similar projects14 by love. I do it because that is what my mother gave me: the life lesson that it isn't about the money you 15 , but the love you give.
(1)A 、 prizes B 、 parts C 、 programs D 、 newsletters(2)A 、 known B 、 praised C 、 promoted D 、 named(3)A 、 tight B 、 valuable C 、 essential D 、 sufficient(4)A 、 childhood B 、 experience C 、 career D 、 performance(5)A 、 make B 、 renew C 、 reject D 、 meet(6)A 、 pull up B 、 piece together C 、 try on D 、 clean out(7)A 、 tips B 、 machines C 、 skills D 、 materials(8)A 、 frustrations B 、 criticisms C 、 expectations D 、 initiatives(9)A 、 worry B 、 joke C 、 complain D 、 warn(10)A 、 exposed B 、 finished C 、 waved D 、 washed(11)A 、 ambition B 、 interest C 、 pride D 、 curiosity(12)A 、 mind-created B 、 store-bought C 、 self-designed D 、 hand-painted(13)A 、 heart B 、 advice C 、 wisdom D 、 luck(14)A 、 assessed B 、 witnessed C 、 replaced D 、 fueled(15)A 、 raise B 、 accept C 、 donate D 、 spend -
13、 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。
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Theodore Roosevelt once said, " Comparison is the thief of joy. " But how can we slop playing the comparison game? Here are may tips.
●
Besides social media, are there any other situations that cause you to play the comparison game? Is there a certain person who is constantly showing off about this or that? Are there certain activities,like strolling(漫步) through a high-end shopping mall,that make you envious? Write how each negatively affects you. Try to stop yourself next time.
●Remind yourself that other people's "outsides" can't be compared to your "insides. "
Usually,you can't use their outward appearance to judge the reality of their life. You may have had the experience of being shocked when a couple that appeared to be happy and solid announce their divorce. Continue to wish others well, of course, but remind yourself that you don't actually know what goes on behind closed doors.
●Repeat whenever necessary: "Money doesn't buy happiness."
It's well established that wealth isn't associated with increased happiness. I used to dance flamenco at a fancy resort where very rich people go,and a manager there once told me she'd never seen so many unhappy people in her life. Their inability to provide lasting contentment is usually more disappointing than anything else.
●Be grateful for the good in your life.
lf you commit yourself to being deeply grateful for what's good in your life and remind yourself of it daily,you'll be far less defenseless to comparison and envy. If someone or something triggers (引发) that ugly feeling of negative comparison,stop and remind yourself of what's good in your life,right now.
A. There is so much.
B. Identify the causes and control your envy.
C. Use comparison to make yourself a better person.
D. Money and things provide temporary boosts of joy.
E. Make a list of who and what you frequently compare yourself to.
F. Being envious of another person's money may be a waste of time.
G. People carefully select and share the social media versions of their lives.
-
14、 阅读理解
During the last 12 months, have you looked at photographs with family or friends? During the last 12 months,have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories? In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1, 500 people,91% of respondents (受访者) said they'd looked at photographs with family or friends and83% had taken a photograph in the past year. If the survey were repeated today,those numbers would certainly be higher. The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing, from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments,these personal memories,a part of history? For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen, the answer is YES,and they believe the very concept of history is developing. They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past. This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums,because it helped them to think about the public's understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies. For example, over a third of the survey's respondents said they had researched their family history. The activity got much easier the following year,when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry. com,which is now one of the largest online genealogical(宗谱的) databases. Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year; four-fifths responded they had. The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel, which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV. Nowadays,streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non stop on demand.
Today,people aren't just watching history. They're recording it and sharing it in real time. As these technologies become commonplace,they are rewriting the official account of history. Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen's survey is that it offered a snapshot(快照)of public habits,as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
(1)、What is the 1995 survey mainly about?A、Different family traditions. B、Public understanding of history. C、Effects of personal memories on family history. D、The behavior of camera and social media users.(2)、What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen?A、Live-streaming services. B、Personal opinions on history. C、Photos taken by smartphones. D、The idea of genealogical database.(3)、According to the last paragraph,the 1995 survey .A、fails to keep up with technology B、just reflects public habits back then C、suggests the importance of history D、provides contexts for historical research(4)、What could be the best title for the passage?A、Technology Speeds the Development of History B、Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History C、Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past D、Technology Can Change Our Concept of History -
15、 阅读理解
Most people walk. But that seemingly simple act is actually a series of movements,each requiring their own timing and path。Not only that,everybody has a special style of walking, and if you know someone well enough,you can probably identify him by his movements,even from far away.
A new paper published in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior presents a technique for making assumptions about a person's entire personality based on their walk. The 29participants first took the Big Five Inventory,a commonly used personality test helping predict patterns in a person's thought and behavior,social skills,tendency to worry, creativity and intellect and extraversion(外向性). The researchers then recorded and analyzed the gaits (步态) of each participant.
"We found that larger relative-upper-to-lower body movement was a strong predictor of aggression, " says co-author Liam Satchell,a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth. This research mathematically explains previous research where distinctive"gait was helpful in predicting upcoming crimes through security cameras。lf police officers were trained in recognizing aggressive gaits,they might be able to prevent crimes before they happened. Satchell adds,"Possibly a further scientific exploration could reveal more evidence that the behaviors of another person can be predicted from how they move through space. "
One such study has come out recently. PLOS Computational Biology published a model to predict the probability of the path and timing of the parts of the movement shared by all people, and even the movements shared by people who have similar personality traits (特点) or are in the same moods - like people who are aggressive or bad-tempered.
Dr. Lars Lau Rake,a postdoctoral researcher a the University of Copenhagen, says,"In our model,we can combine information from thousands of movement patterns to get precise information about the structure of the movement, which ultimately allows us to judge whether the movement of an individual differs significantly from what we would expect to see in a given situation. "
(1)、What did the study participants experience in the research?A、They had their personality assessed. B、They completed a series of physical tasks. C、They were monitored through security cameras. D、They were observed in various social situations.(2)、According to Satchell, in what field may their research results be applied?A、Scientific exploration. B、Behavioral correction. C、Security service. D、Personality development.(3)、What can Dr. Lars Lau Racket's model assist researchers to do?A、Recover missing information. B、Copy human behaviors. C、Adjust undesirable personalities. D、identify unique movements.(4)、What is the main purpose of the article?A、To discuss how experiments change our perspective. B、To present a new model for predicting human behavior. C、To highlight the importance of applying computer science. D、To introduce the findings about a person's pace and personality. -
16、 阅读理解
About 15 years ago, I was working at a sewing (缝纫) machine when I lost focus and put the needle straight through my left middle finger - the wound never quite recovered. I's the kind of warming teachers tell new sexists,but it also creates a metaphor for a feeling that maybe familiar to the 7. 7 million people who enjoy sewing as a hobby: the effect of sewing lives on under our skin. It's a theme that runs through historian Barbara Barman's book exploring the cultural history of sewing: The Point of the Needle: Why Serving Matters. For Barbara,her own interest in sewing is something that can be traced back through her life.
"I grew up in a poor household, and I had two very practical parents, "she recalls. "My mother actually taught sewing,dressmaking,and soft tailoring,so I was surrounded by people making things and talking about tools. My interest in sewing comes from an interest in the history of ordinary people,particularly women's lives. I feel that it's a kind of untold story. We're so used to it that we don't think about it. We put our clothes on,and there we are. But l wanted to look at what sewing actually means at an individual level, as well as a more global level. "
We notice the invention of electricity and countless other creations-but sewing, despite the fact that we couldn't go about our daily lives without it,is often overlooked. When I ask Barbara why the story of sewing is largely untold, she has some insight.
"Mostly because it's connected so thoroughly with women,and women have always been,as it were。' second rate', " she explains. "We've also lived with this quite false separation between working with our brains and working with our hands. So manual work is thought of as secondary to head work. But,in fact,our hands,and particularly our sense of touch,give us such a huge amount of information in the world. Countless studies have confirmed how beneficial crafts can be for our mental health and well-being. "
(1)、What does the underlined part in paragraph 1 imply?A、Sewing may cause physical injury to sexists. B、Sewing is rooted in people's life for a long time. C、Sewing holds a deep meaning for sewing lovers. D、Sewing is popular with a large number of people.(2)、What's mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A、How Barbara's parents taught her to sew. B、What sewing meant to the general public. C、How Barbabra got interested in sewing. D、What family environment Bartbara grew up in.(3)、Why is the story of sewing ignored according to Barbara?A、Women and manual work are undervalued. B、People take no interest in the history of sewing. C、Sewing is not as important as other inventions. D、People prefer technology rather than hand-craft.(4)、What does Barbara think of sewing?A、It is a dying craft. B、It is a secondary job. C、It is a dangerous practice. D、It is a rewarding skill. -
17、 阅读理解
Application Requirements for LSU
To apply for admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) , you'll need to consider the following requirements:
●Academic Record;
OA high school CPA of at least 3. 0 based on 19 core units. f you have a 3. 77CPA or above,you have a very good chance of being admitted.
OISU considers your academic performance in high school and who you are as a student,not only inside but also outside the classroom.
OISU is a test-optional institution, which means you can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT).
●Test Scores:
lf you decide to submit test scores,the minimum requirements are: SAT: At least 1030 (with at least 450 in critical reading and 460 in math) . ACT: At least 23.
●Application Submission:
Use the Common Application for first-year applicants. It serves as both the application for admission and the application for all merit-based scholarships offered by ISU.
lf you're interested in the Ogden Honors College,this application also serves as your Ogden Honors College application.
Create an account as a First-Year Student on the Common App.
Search for"Louisiana State University"and add LSU to your colleges.
Complete all sections under the Common App and LSU tabs.
Once everything is complete,submit your application.
The application fee is $50.
●Additional Considerations:
While not required,you may choose to submit letters of recommendation from your teachers.
lf you're an international applicant,TOEFL score is preferred.
(1)、What is the key factor that affects admission to LSU?A、High school CPA. B、Critical Reading and math ability. C、Standardized test scores. D、Participation points in the classroom.(2)、What must be offered during the admission application process?A、The application fee. B、The TOEFL test score. C、Three different applications. D、A teacher's recommendation letter.(3)、Where is this text probably taken from?A、A test introduction. B、An admission guide. C、An application letter. D、A freshman handbook. -
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。
At one time children made May Day baskets to celebrate spring and enjoy the rewards of giving surprising gifts to their beloved ones. When I was in perhaps the third grade, our class took on such an adventure. For several days, we worked on creating paper baskets. We cut colorful stripes of construction paper and wove them together, following our teacher, Miss Anderson. We cut and wove and glued. Then we decorated them with our crayons and more cutting and gluing. Finally, we fitted paper handles onto the tops so that we could secretly hang our creations on the doors of unsuspecting receivers: surely our mothers.
We were finished right on time. Miss Anderson brought armloads of flowers for us to use in stuffing our prizes. Lilacs and tulips and al the colorful flowers of spring. We had to wait until the day was nearly over before we were allowed to choose the flowers that were just right for our baskets. I chose the biggest, most beautiful blossoms, allowing myself to be selfish for the sake of my mother. Then we fidgeted (烦躁) away what remained of our day, waiting for the clock to tick down the minutes to our release.
Finally, mercifully, the bell rang! We threw on our coats, gathered our homework and our lunch boxes, tied on our scarves and then, carefully, we cradled our offerings of love and off we ran to our individual homes! I was so excited! I ran as fast as I could down the hill, across the street, up the block, heading home. I paused at the corner of my house, to catch my breath and savor the moment. Then I glanced down to admire my offering one last time before I hung it lovingly over the doorknob. Horrors! Shock, dread and depression! My flowers were gone! Apparently, bouncing out on my mad dash home, all that was left was a sad, messed-up, wrinkled little empty basket! I stood on the doorway and burst into mournful sobbing tears.
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。
By and by, my mom came to the door to discover the source of the sorrow.
……
Soon, my newly-decorated basket was ready to be offered again.
-
19、 假定你是李华,为了弘扬科学精神,你校将举办一场主题为"科学就在身边"的英语演 讲比赛。你希望参加比赛。请根据以下要点撰写一篇英文演讲稿。
内容应包括:
1. 你对科学的定义;
2. 科学在身边的实例;
3. 呼吁科学探索与实践。
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。
Dear fellow students,
-
20、 阅读下面材料, 在空格处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, along with five other Chinese geoparks, (recognize) as a Global Geopark by UNESCO on March 57. The number of Global Geoparks in China has increased to 47, making the country with the most such geoparks in the world.
"China is rich in geological heritage, with a broad distribution and a complete range of geological types," Ren Fang, expert with the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, told People's Daily. "It is one of the first countries worldwide to propose and establish national geoparks."
China set up national-level geoparks and began applying for Global Geopark status in 2003 in response to UNESCO's initiative (establish) the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) . In 2004, Beijing witnessed the First International Conference on Geoparks, 17 European geoparks and eight Chinese geoparks joined the GGN. The network aims to promote best (practice) and high standards for the conservation of geological heritage and the promotion of (sustain) regional economic development.
The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, newly (add) to the GGN network, is situated in Jilin Province and is home the "millennium eruption," a massive volcanic event that occurred roughly1, 000 years ago. Renowned for its Quaternary volcanic landforms, the park, spanning 2, 723 square km, (feature) giant compound volcanic cones, ancient eruptions and their deposits, and the splendid Tianchi lake. With over 380 craters, it boasts the highest number, greatest density, and widest distribution of volcanic rock types in East Asia.