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1、假定你是李华,是校留学生文艺社(the International Student Arts Society)的负责人。你的任期即将结束,请在换届选举活动上发表离任演说,内容包括:(1)回顾社团活动;(2)发表感想;(3)表达祝愿。
注意:(1)写作词数应为80个左右;(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone!
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2、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。
For the 23-year-old Zhang Liang, physical disability has never been a barrier to stop him from achieving success.
Zhang, from Anhui province, has osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic illness makes bones extremely weak, since he was a child.
frequent fractures (骨折) meant he couldn't walk independently, he remained optimistic and hardworking. In 2022, Zhang rode a twitter car to take the national college entrance exam, touching the hearts of many people. His efforts paid off. He performed well in the exam and (admit) to Anhui Polytechnic University.
Getting rid of the twister car and walking independently was always Zhang's dream.
After entering the college, under the (guide) of his professor, he, along with some classmates, (form) a small scientific research team to design a set of (wear)devices that help disabled people perform various daily activities. With the support of warm-hearted people, they finally completed the design (use) the 3D printing technology. Assisted by set of devices, Zhang finally managed to walk.
He also participated in the recent college students' career planning competition in Anhui province and won the second prize. "My goal is to become a responsible businessman the field of human intelligent exoskeleton," Zhang said at the competition. He hopes to use his professional knowledge and practical experience (help) more disabled people with intelligent equipment.
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3、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
—When an animal passes, it leaves holes that need time to repair.
Neki was my best friend. I met her 1 in my 20s. One cold morning, I was walking to work when a tiny face poked(探出) through a bush. She was 2 . I picked her up and warmed her. But since I had no spare time for a cat, I put it down and continued 3 . Seconds later, pin-like claws(爪) attached themselves to my 4 . Orange eyes peered up into mine. I had no 5 . I took her home. She slept next to me for the rest of her life.
When Neki died, I didn't think I would be consumed with 6 . She was only a cat, after all. But the ache I felt was real. I 7 myself at work but still was on the verge of tears at the me re thought of it. My work greatly suffered. 8 , my contract ended. But being fired was 9 because it was in this stillness that I began the healing.
I tried to 10 the sorrow at first but it forced me into isolation. Then I learned to talk about my grief openly and 11 it with my family. This made me feel 12 and stronger. I granted(准许) myself the time to 13 Neki's objects. My home felt empty but the expectation of Neki's presence remained. All I could do was 14 .
Slowly, the ache eased. After a year, I surprised myself one morning when I woke up and didn't 15 to see Neki. She finally rested in my memory.
(1)A 、 in time B 、 in person C 、 by choice D 、 by accident(2)A 、 trembling B 、 starving C 、 stretching D 、 resting(3)A 、 weeping B 、 praying C 、 walking D 、 complaining(4)A 、 face B 、 ankle C 、 knee D 、 shoulder(5)A 、 clue B 、 option C 、 chance D 、 intention(6)A 、 fear B 、 tension C 、 guilt D 、 sadness(7)A 、 enjoyed B 、 proved C 、 pushed D 、 challenged(8)A 、 Similarly B 、 Unsurprisingly C 、 Temporarily D 、 Unrealistically(9)A 、 the last straw B 、 a mixed blessing C 、 a hot potato D 、 the bottom line(10)A 、 hide B 、 avoid C 、 erase D 、 ignore(11)A 、 argue B 、 connect C 、 share D 、 leave(12)A 、 moved B 、 satisfied C 、 healed D 、 inspired(13)A 、 clear away B 、 give back C 、 sort out D 、 take apart(14)A 、 wait B 、 cry C 、 stop D 、 recall(15)A 、 afford B 、 pretend C 、 manage D 、 expect -
4、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。
It's natural to compare yourself to others, and even envy them, if you hop on your social media for a few minutes. With just a few clicks, you're flooded with vacation photos, updates, and ads. In this article, we'll teach you how to avoid certain triggers(触发因素) so you can stop comparing yourself to others.
Identify your triggers and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or events that trigger your behavior. Do you feel dissatisfaction with your life after looking at high-end goods? Write down your comparative thoughts as soon as they happen so you can limit your exposure to these situations.
Appreciate others instead of. envying them. If you have friends who are highly achieving people, you might consider that their networks are full of people who might be able to help you become more successful in your life. Instead of envying their success, be supportive and use their success to your benefit.
Instead of focusing on your "weaknesses," reflect on the areas you can improve. Take classes, workshops, or lessons to improve your skills, and don't be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. By putting yourself first, you can promote your self-confidence and find your place and value.
Talk to a trusted friend or family member. When you habitually compare yourself to others, you can feel even more inadequate or discouraged. Discuss your comparative behavior with a loved one to release any negative beliefs and help you process your emotions.
A. Build your self-confidence.
B. Work on improving your abilities.
C. Do you have a positive thought about yourself?
D. Consider the advantage that others can bring you.
E. You might be surprised to hear they feel the same way as you.
F. Is there someone who always makes you feel bad about yourself?
G. But it doesn't mean you have to "keep up" to live a content and meaningful life.
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5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Free-riding means people can benefit from a service without paying anything. It also arises if people can get benefit without making equal contributions. So a free rider always enjoys the benefits of a resource or service while letting someone else do the work or do more work.
There are several effects of the free rider problem. The first is the Tragedy (悲剧) of the Commons, a situation in which individuals with access to a public resource act in their own interest and, in doing so, finally use up the resource. For example, imagine that a group of people share a piece of land where they all graze (让……吃草) their cattle. If each person just tries to maximize their own short-term gain, they will let their cattle graze as much as possible. However, if everyone does this, the land will quickly become overgrazed and will not be able to support any cattle.
Another effect is that the free rider problem can lead to a situation in which people do not have access to important goods and services. This is because providers may not be able to get back the costs of providing the goods or services if too many people free ride. Imagine that a city decides to build a new hospital through donations. If too many people rely on others to donate, rather than donate themselves, then the hospital may not be built at all. This means that people who need medical care in the area may not have access to it.
There are several solutions to the free rider problem. Government addresses the problem by collecting tax dollars to support public services. Theoretically, taxes are related to income, so fair cost-sharing can be achieved. Communities can turn their public resource into a private or club resource, charging fees to make sure everyone who uses it contributes to it. This will limit overuse and, over time, may even lead to altruistic (利他的) behavior. That is, many people may like the idea of making a small contribution to a resource that they use.
(1)、Which of the following may best show the nature of free-riding?A、Less is more. B、Many hands make light work. C、Let George do it. D、Jack of all trades and master of none.(2)、What is one of the effects produced by the free rider problem?A、People tend to maximize their long-term gain. B、A group of people have to share goods and services. C、Individuals overuse a shared resource for personal gain. D、The costs of providing the goods and services are rising.(3)、How is paragraph 3 mainly developed?A、By referring to a study. B、By giving an example. C、By making a comparison. D、By explaining a definition.(4)、What is the main purpose of the passage?A、To draw people's attention to public services. B、To stress the importance of making donations. C、To inform the readers of the free rider problem. D、To call on the government to solve the free rider problem. -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
"Big Tree," an old southern live oak, sits in a park just outside Orlando's business district. It's been struck by lightning at least three times and has survived many hurricanes—— and it grew from a seed around the same time Juan Ponce de León's ship first landed on Florida's eastern coast.
Over 400 years old, the tree is so impressive that members of a Michigan-based nonprofit flew to Orlando in February to climb the tree and cut branches and leaves. The researchers are now in the midst of the process to grow new roots from the cuttings. The reason: To clone the historic tree, store its DNA and plant potentially thousands of cloned trees across the Southeast.
In order to clone an ancient tree, researchers must climb it to find a piece of live tissue. The freshly cut branches and leaves are taken to the group's lab in Michigan, where, in climate-controlled rooms, researchers work to promote growth from the cuttings.
The most common method is by rooted cuttings. In this method, a tip of a tree's branch is dipped (蘸) into hormones, placed into a foam plug (泡沫塞) and set inside a mist room. Then, the waiting begins. A sign of life can take several months to a year to show, if one comes at all. In another method called tissue culture, researchers take a quarter-inch of branch, dip it into a mixture made up of a dozen hormones and other chemicals, seal(密封) it in a container and wait to see whether it will grow roots.
Experts 'lauded the group for its creative methods and reproduction in large numbers, but they doubt whether the clones will grow as the originals do. Scott Merkle, a professor of forest biology at the University of Georgia, said, "There are so many variables that there's no certainty that they will be able to survive and perform better than other trees that you plant on the same land". He added that the age of historic trees makes them difficult to study. "I think it's a great thing that they're doing…I just don't know how realistic it is."
(1)、According to the passage, what do the researchers aim to do?A、To clone an ancient tree from its original. B、To save thousands of trees across the Southeast. C、To analyse the effects of climate on tree growth. D、To study the reason for the survival of "Big Tree".(2)、What do we know about the two methods mentioned in paragraph 4?A、Tissue culture is the most frequently used method. B、There is a chance that the branch will fail to grow roots. C、In the first method the live tissue is sealed in a container. D、A mixture of hormones and other chemicals is needed in both methods.(3)、What does the underlined word "lauded" in paragraph 5 mean?A、Joined. B、Charged. C、Praised. D、Contacted.(4)、What's Scott Merkle's attitude to the group's work?A、Cautious. B、Critical. C、Approving. D、Unclear. -
7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Jasmine is on my Zoom screen. She is pulling her hair. As she starts talking, the rate of the pulling increases." My exam is on Friday," she tells me, "What if I get a question I can't answer? What if I don't get a good grade?"
Jasmine is just one of the students suffering from test anxiety. The word "anxiety" originates from Latin, meaning narrowing. The "narrowing" describes what's happening in Jasmine's nervous system. Basically, the sympathetic (交感神经) branch — fight-or-flight ——has switched on, and her muscles have narrowed as if she's preparing to do battle or run away. Commonly known the "rest and digest" branch, the parasympathetic (副交感神经)nervous system plays an important role in thinking and learning by promoting a state of relaxation and calmness. When the parasympathetic nervous system is stirred up, it reduces stress and anxiety, improving focus and concentration.
There are three simple tools for engaging the parasympathetic branch: breathing, grounding, and sensing. Breathing means a steady flow of breath; grounding means feeling the chair and the floor supporting you; and sensing means turning on one or more of the five senses.
In more than 40 years of coaching test-takers, I have observed how often they hold their breath, how nervous and ungrounded they are, and how unaware they are of feeling the touch of clothes on their own bodies. No wonder people are exhausted by the end of a long test! When they use the three calming tools, they create the state necessary for sitting still, thinking, remembering, reasoning, and, finally, answering questions.
We all face countless tests in everyday life. Unexpected, unwanted things happen to everyone. Wouldn't it be a whole lot better if we faced the tests by being calm? In case you're wondering, the answer is "Yes!" But the real question is: Instead of forcing students to progress through endless comparison and competition, why don't we teach them how to stay calm?
(1)、Why does the author mention Jasmine in the first paragraph?A、To show students' hard life. B、To introduce a problem students face. C、To compare different attitudes towards tests. D、To analyse students' behaviors during video calls.(2)、What change would the engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system bring?A、Improved attention. B、Worsened anxiety. C、Tightened muscles. D、Quickened response.(3)、From the last paragraph we can infer that the writer thinks it important ____.A、to take some tests to make progress B、to attach importance to comparison and competition C、to learn to avoid unexpected and unwanted things in life D、to prepare students with the ways to keep calm during tests(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、What do students face in tests? B、How to deal with test anxiety? C、How to engage the nervous system? D、What is the origin of the word "anxiety"? -
8、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
April 27 brings Independent Bookstore Day, the biggest bookstore celebration of the year when bookstores around the country host events and offer discounts. Here's a selection of bookstores we love writing about.
Books on Main
Books on Main feels like you're reading inside a treehouse in a Wisconsin forest. It opened in June 2023. Local residents have a welcoming place decorated with wood, leaves and comfortable furniture to gather and discover new and beloved books.
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
First opened more than 30 years ago, Off the Beaten Path has been through three sets of owners and three locations. Current owners Mike and Danielle Skov say one thing has never changed: The commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive space. They partner with local schools, libraries and nonprofits to reach as much of the community as possible. Changing Hands Bookstore
Too popular to be called a hidden gem (宝石), this Arizona jewel recently celebrated its50th anniversary. It first opened in a 500-square-foot space in 1974. It hosts author events, poetry discussion groups and offers a Trade Counter where customers can bring in gently used books for store credit.
The Last Chapter Book Shop
The Last Chapter is an all-romance bookstore in Chicago that opened in 2023. The store hosts author events along with community mixers like Blind Date with a Book, where you wrap one of your favorite books and swap it with a fellow bookworm in hopes of finding a new favorite and a new friend.
(1)、Which bookstore has the longest history?A、Books on Main: B、The Last Chapter Book Shop. C、Changing Hands Bookstore. D、Off the Beaten Path Bookstore.(2)、What sets Off the Beaten Path Bookstore apart from other bookstores?A、It works with local schools. B、It remains in the same place. C、It collects gently used books D、It creates a welcoming atmosphere.(3)、What can people do at Blind Date with a Book?A、Receive wrapped gifts. B、Communicate with authors. C、Buy their favorite books. D、Exchange books with book-lovers. -
9、今年10月10日是世界视力日(World Sight Day),你校将举办英语征文比赛,请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1. 视力的重要性;
2. 保护视力的倡议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Clear Sight, Bright Future
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10、 这家商店在春节期间提供折扣以吸引更多顾客。(discount, so as to)
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11、 这所大学为那些成绩优异并为社区作出贡献的学生授予奖学金。(award,scholarship)
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12、 运动员保持最佳状态的方法包括均衡饮食、规律锻炼及充足休息。(approach,maintain)
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13、 老师用了一系列例子来阐明这条语法规则, 增强了我们的理解。(series, illustrate)
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14、 旅行提供了广泛的体验,从参观历史遗址到品尝当地美食。(range, historical)
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15、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In recent years, Generation Z (leave)for the countryside. This is due to a (prefer)for experiences over things and a desire for a sustainable(可持续的)lifestyle. Many young people are seeking a (slow)pace of life and a closer connect ion with nature by moving to rural areas.
For Gen Z, living in the country has several benefits. Firstly, it provides a relaxed pace, a relief from city stress, especially for those with anxiety. Secondly, there is greater access nature and outdoor (activity)such as hiking, camping and fishing, which promote physical health and a deeper connection with the environment. (addition), the lower cost of living and less job market competition are attractive to those (begin)their careers. These factors contribute to a lifestyle that matches Gen Z's values of sustainability and health.
Technology plays a key role in making rural living possible for Gen Z. With off-site work getting more popular, young adults can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. Plus, social media makes easier for people to show their rural lifestyles and connect with others have similar interests, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging them (explore)rural beauty.
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16、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Rachel Beckwith was a 9-year-old girl from America. She had a special birthday 1 . Instead of asking for presents, she dreamed of 2 $300 for "Charity: Water," a group that helps bring clean water to people in developing countries. Rachel 3 to collect $220 from her family and friends, but she fell a bit short of her 4 . She made a(an)5 to her mom that she would try again next year.
Unfortunately, on July 20, 2011, Rachel was 6 in a car accident with her mom and sister. 7 her family only suffered minor injuries, Rachel was badly hurt and was 8 to the hospital. Three days later, her family had to make the 9 decision to take her off life support.
After Rachel's passing, news of her birthday wish 10 worldwide. People started donating to "Charity: Water" in her 11 , and the contributions poured in. Rachel's heart was donated to a man in California, who also supported her 12 .
By the end of Rachel's birthday campaign(活动)in September, more than $1. 26 million had been gifted to clean water projects. To 13 Rachel's legacy(遗产), her family started a nonprofit called Rachel's Wishing Well Foundation, 14 to spreading awareness about giving and helping others.
Anyone can make a big 15 , no matter how small the contribution.
(1)A 、 party B 、 gift C 、 wish D 、 surprise(2)A 、 borrowing B 、 raising C 、 having D 、 earning(3)A 、 managed B 、 planned C 、 decided D 、 needed(4)A 、 chances B 、 resources C 、 experience D 、 goal(5)A 、 suggestion B 、 request C 、 apology D 、 promise(6)A 、 caught B 、 frightened C 、 seen D 、 included(7)A 、 While B 、 After C 、 Once D 、 Since(8)A 、 guided B 、 moved C 、 rushed D 、 introduced(9)A 、 quick B 、 tough C 、 wise D 、 correct(10)A 、 unfolded B 、 came C 、 spread D 、 appeared(11)A 、 interest B 、 favor C 、 power D 、 honor(12)A 、 approach B 、 cause C 、 opinion D 、 experiment(13)A 、 continue B 、 protect C 、 get D 、 keep(14)A 、 addicted B 、 limited C 、 used D 、 devoted(15)A 、 change B 、 mark C 、 difference D 、 leap -
17、 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。
Mother's Day is an occasion to celebrate mothers. Based on my research and those of other psychologists, here are some tips for celebrating moms on Mother's Day, and every day, to enhance(增强)well-being for both moms and their loved ones.
Psychology research suggests that Mother's Day cards have it right —building a mother's confidence by telling them that they're amazing or that they always know how to make the family feel better can be greatly effective in enhancing moms' happiness. Compared to fathers, mothers generally report feeling more emotionally connected to their kids and more strongly identifying as a parent. A phone call with their kids can really improve a mom's well-being.
The benefits of celebrating moms also reach their kids. For example, my research has found that moms who are less stressed are seen by their adolescent kids as being better at understanding the kids' ideas. When mothers feel positive, they have better communication with their kids and their kids feel better. That means it's important to send appreciation mom's way every day, not just on Mother's Day.
Mothers are the main source of comfort and care for families around the world, yet it's easy to take them for granted(想当然认为)most days across the year. Helping moms feel happy will help the family feel happy, too.
A. So what can families do to enhance moms' happiness?B. Stress can also impact how attentive moms are to their family.
C. However, we don't often hear about the benefits of celebrating moms.
D. Positive parents enhance children's men tal well-being and social bonds.
E. Moms play an important role in shaping our identities and guiding our life.
F. While flowers on Mother's Day are appreciated, let's celebrate moms every day.
G. If you're an adult living far away from your parents, don't forget to call your mom.
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18、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
People greet each other in various ways, such as saying "hello" in different languages or through physical actions like shaking hands, giving hugs, or exchanging kisses. Similarly, elephants have various greetings, as revealed by a recent study conducted on African elephants in Zimbabwe's Jafuta Reserve. "Female elephants of different family groups might have strong social bonds(纽带)with each other, forming what we call bond groups," said Vesta Eleuteri of the University of Vienna, the lead writer of the study. "Earlier studies in the wild have reported that when these groups meet, the elephants perform special greetings to announce and strengthen their social bonds. "
The study identified around 20 specific movements related with elephant greetings, often accompanied by different sounds as well. Smell also plays a crucial role in greetings, with elephants exhibiting behaviors like emitting(排放)body waste. Besides, elephants make gestures(动作)meant to be seen, such as spreading their ears or displaying their behinds, and employ touching gestures involving touching other elephants. They actually show an understanding of what other elephants can see, using visual gestures when their partner is looking and touching gestures when they are not.
Similar greeting behavior has been observed in various animals, which helps manage social situations by reducing tension or confirming social bonds. The study observed both female and male elephants in the reserve, with female greetings closely matching those of wild elephants, while male greetings appeared different. Wild male elephants often don't form close connections with others but use their noses to touch the heads of other elephants, giving off a chemical called temporin containing important information.
Elephant greetings play an important part in communication and social bonding among these intelligent creatures. Through their gestures, sounds, and smells, elephants deliver important. information about their identity, physical state, and emotional well-being.
(1)、What do we know about elephant greetings from paragraph 1?A、They are performed mainly by male elephants. B、They are used to show power within the group. C、They include physical actions similar to humans'. D、They strengthen social bonds between family groups.(2)、How do elephants show awareness of what others see?A、They produce different smells. B、They make as many gestures as possible. C、They make use of sounds to draw attention. D、They employ visual or touching gestures accordingly.(3)、What methods were adopted in the recent study on elephants?A、Interview s and surveys. B、Observation and comparison. C、Model design and creation. D、Experiments and data collection.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Secret in Elephant Behaviors B、Science Behind Elephant Sounds C、Exploration of Elephant Greetings D、New Light on Elephant Movements -
19、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
If we are to believe some of the upsetting headlines about Al, barely anyone's job is safe. 32% of UK employees think AI could make their roles unnecessary, according to a research in 2023. Yet the same research found that 28% of workers believe AI could make their jobs easier. Meanwhile, many technologists claim that GenAI tools such as ChatGPT are more likely to help workers than replace them.
And so different industries are exploring it. International law firm Cleary Gottliebfor, for instance, uses GenAI to scan its databases and create a summary of its lawyers' relevant experience before meetings with a new client(客户). However, the firm says that the document produced by the AI won't be ready to send immediately.
However, without carefully assessing(评估)its possible side effects beforehand, companies that adopt(采用)a new AI tool risk distancing employees or even making their lives more difficult. Firms should therefore identify whether the tech they're interested in is likely to be a net benefit or not, according to Peter, assistant professor of AI at Leiden University. Actually, there are several other disadvantages that firms seeking to adopt it must avoid. In a banking conference, for instance, 15CIOs had all been keen to realize the huge productivity gains promised by GenAI. Three months later, these IT chiefs "hit a wall" when trust issues concerning data privacy and security arose. They were worried that the data they had been putting into the tools would make its way into their competitors' banks.
Dylan Morley, lead principal engineer at Asos, reports that measuring the impact of such tools is a topic of "great discussion" across the industry. But he adds that this is a more complex matter than simply adopting a tool and waiting for, say, a 10% efficiency gain. She argues that firms could be focusing on areas such as managing time spent in meetings, other than adopting AI tools if improving efficiency is indeed their main goal.
(1)、Why does the author list numbers in paragraph 1?A、To explain the upsetting fact about AI. B、To introduce technologists' views on AI. C、To prove the value of the research on AI. D、To show different people's ideas about AI.(2)、What can we learn from the example of Cleary Gottliebfor?A、The law firm lacks confidence in AI. B、The Al can't summarize lawyers' experience. C、The document produced by AI is of poor quality. D、Further steps are needed before the document is used.(3)、What does paragraph 3 focus on?A、The potential risks of AI. B、The way to assess Al's effects. C、The ongoing application of AI. D、The difficulties employees face.(4)、What can we infer from Dylan Morley's opinion?A、Firms should not use AI tools. B、AI is not the only way to gain efficiency. C、AI is a more complex tool than we think. D、It's necessary to measure the impact of AI. -
20、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Humans have been growing food for about 12,000 years, but 50 years ago a civil engineer named Mel Bartholomew figured out a new way to do it that could eliminate a lot of tiring weeding(除草)and watering that went with it. He called it the Square Foot Garden(SFG), and the book he wrote about it sold over
2.5million copies, becoming the best-selling gardening book of all time.
Upon his retirement in 1975, Bartholomew became interested in gardening, but the more he got into it, the more inefficient he found it to be. Gardening had long been practiced in rows, which Bartholemew found to he wasteful, and difficult to work. Using his engineering know-how, Bartholomew came up with a method of gardening that could be practiced in a tiny backyard or rooftop, and which required only 10 percent of the water of a row garden.
Bartholemew's view was that traditional gardening with its long rows in between wasted space, water, fertilizer(化肥)and work. In fact, his conclusion was that row gardens took up about 80 percent more space than needed. In order to maximize space, he began using raised beds, divided into a number of 12×12 inch squares, each square marked off with string or wood dividers. Each square was used for a specific vegetable and the plants were closely packed to make less space for weeds, which also accounted for its water and resource efficiency(效率).
The SFG system is popular and reliable, but it has limitations. For instance, it can be expensive to set up, although using recyclable materials to build beds can help. In addition, it doesn't work well in dry climates because raised beds dry out more quickly. But whatever its limitations, SFG has gotten millions of people growing their own food who might otherwise have never known the joy of gardening.
(1)、What does the underlined word "eliminate" in paragraph 1 mean?A、Remove. B、Cause. C、Replace. D、Control.(2)、What kind of person was Mel Bartholomew?A、Careful and patient. B、Friendly and outgoing. C、Creative and resourceful. D、Responsible and helpful.(3)、Which of the following best describes the advantage of SFG?A、It helps save space. B、It uses less energy. C、It benefits the environment. D、It works in different climates.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、A bestselling book on gardening. B、The history of traditional gardening. C、A gardening method invented by an engineer. D、The great joy brought by the Square Foot Garden.