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1、阅读理解
When it comes to cruise (游轮) travelling, there is truly something for everyone. See which one sounds right for you.
Wonder of the Seas
Cruise line: Royal Caribbean
Length: 1,188 feet
Width: 215 feet
Guest capacity: 7,084
A true wonder, the current biggest ship in the world delights guests every week with a feast of activities, shows, meals and memories. Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas has 16 guest decks, 2,204 crew members and 20 dining destinations — nine of which are free of charge. It features a dry slide that twists down 10 decks, surfing simulators and an ice skating rink.
The World Europa
Cruise line: MSC
Length: 1,093 feet
Width: 154 feet
Guest capacity: 6,762
The World Europa, which took to the sea for the first time in 2022, features some of the best rooms on a cruise ship, thanks to most cabins with a balcony. People looking for something a little less dramatic will enjoy six pools, five mini cinemas and three featured libraries at sea. You'll never go hungry on this ship, given its 10 restaurants. including four main dining rooms and three buffets.
Arvia
Cruise line: P&O Cruses
Length: 1.130 feet
Width: 138 feet
Guest capacity: 6.685
Whether you want the sunshine of the Caribbean or the culture found in and around Mediterranean ports. Arvia is P&O's largest cruise ship with 1,800 crew members, a three-screen cinema complex, a wide range of staterooms and four pools, including one with a swim-up bar, providing food and beverage. Whether you're single or have children, serious rest and relaxation are definitely on the agenda.
Symphony of the Seas
Cruise line: Royal Caribbean
Length:1.188 feet
Width: 216 feet
Guest capacity: 6.680
Imagine you're enjoying an all-inclusive experience on a big cruise ship. Symphony of the Seas offers many spectacular activities, including Broadway-style theater shows, surfing simulators and the 10-story dry slide. There's also delicious food all over the ship. Guests rarely feel overcrowded because seven distinct areas carve up the ship into unique spaces to play, eat, wander, sleep and enjoy live entertainment.
(1)、Which probably provides the best ship rooms?A、Wonder of the Seas. B、The World Europa. C、Arvia. D、Symphony of the Seas.(2)、Which ship is the best for a traveller enjoying personal space?A、Wonder of the Seas. B、The World Europa. C、Arvia. D、Symphony of the Seas.(3)、What do the four ships have in common?A、They provide free food service. B、They have many pools. C、They provide various activities. D、They follow the same route. -
2、假定你是学校英文报"Growing Pains"栏目的编辑,最近陆续收到学生来信,反映家长过多干涉自己的学习。请你写一封回信,对此现象进行分析并给这些学生提出建议。
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 Troubled,
From your letters I've learnt that your parents care too much about your study, which annoys you a lot.
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Loving
Editor
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3、 完形填空
When Darrell Worthy was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway. "My parents worked at a golf course. They'd 1 all the workers to come to Thanksgiving dinner. They would never turn anybody away," he says. "If there was a kid in the 2 who needed dinner, he got it."
Today, Worthy carries on the 3 at his restaurant, where a combination of barbecue and community 4 has made it a hot spot. Locals 5 the restaurant for its burgers and meatloaf. For many, it is also a stop on the road to 6 . It has a program that brings former 7 into the kitchen for the first time to help them 8 service industry skills. The effort was 9 by manager Casey DeGuise, who arrived there with drug problems. "He had been rejected for 35 jobs," Worthy says. "We said ‘Let's take a chance,' and he's never 10 ."
Worthy himself knows that a little help can go a long way. "I had a time when I was definitely drinking too much," he 11 . Now, he offers to others the 12 he once needed. He keeps a cooler by the front door of his restaurant with 13 food for anyone who wants it. But his favorite pastime is still watching 14 plates turn to dirty dishes.
"If we can pay the bills and staff, we're happy," says Worthy. "If we can 15 the community, we're happier."
(1)A 、request B 、inform C 、advise D 、invite(2)A 、neighborhood B 、country C 、course D 、family(3)A 、dinner B 、plan C 、expectation D 、tradition(4)A 、service B 、work C 、life D 、belief(5)A 、admire B 、know C 、thank D 、evaluate(6)A 、recovery B 、wealth C 、fame D 、knowledge(7)A 、customers B 、neighbours C 、addicts D 、chefs(8)A 、present B 、acquire C 、advocate D 、improve(9)A 、inspired B 、made C 、ruined D 、continued(10)A 、looked down on me B 、let me down C 、turned me down D 、calmed me down(11)A 、comments B 、complains C 、recalls D 、argues(12)A 、support B 、advice C 、fund D 、job(13)A 、delicious B 、cool C 、cheap D 、free(14)A 、clean B 、large C 、full D 、extra(15)A 、protect B 、build C 、feed D 、help -
4、 阅读理解
Do you ever find yourself saving the good things in life for some distant moment in the future? Maybe you have a collection of fancy plates that only see the light of day on special occasions, or perhaps you're waiting for the perfect time to wear that beautiful dress put away in your closet.
In a recent conversation with leading psychologist Dr. Alison McClymont, we explored the idea of giving ourselves permission to enjoy the good things now, rather than waiting for an uncertain future. So saving pleasure for the future may be pointless.
But why do we feel the need to save things for best? It's typically British to save our crockery or clothes for "special" occasions. This mindset may have originated from times when resources were not enough and has been passed down through generations. However, when we feel abundant, we are more willing to use and appreciate our favorite things regularly.
Welcoming the joy of everyday life can be seen as an act of self-love. We are supposed to surround ourselves with things that bring us happiness, even in ordinary moments. It's also about finding ways to renew our worth, fighting the negative thoughts that we don't deserve to enjoy the good things in life.
Take out those fancy plates for a simple weeknight dinner. Wear that beautiful dress to run errands or pick up your kids from school. Celebrate the small moments and make them extraordinary. Because in the end, life is too short to deny ourselves joy. Let's break free from the mindset of waiting for the perfect moment. Embrace the joy of everyday life and make every day a celebration.
A.So, why not start now?
B.Well, it's time to reconsider.
C.By doing so, we can boost our overall well-being.
D.After all, there will be more happiness in store for us.
E.Actually, cultural and generational factors play a crucial role.
F.The reason may be that our well-being is closely related to abundance.
G.If we deny ourselves small moments of joy, we may never get them again.
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5、 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。
After a very meaningful conversation with my dad about the old days, we came up with an object that we both remembered clearly. It was my first bicycle. My mind told me I got it when I was seven, who was cheated to ride it for fifty yards alone the first time I tried!
My dad put together all the small pieces of the bicycle from a beautiful material that he called, "Your own car." Of course I knew he had some magical ability, but I didn't think he could make such an awesome object. He added the seat and the pedals (脚踏板) so that I would not have any problems. My dad recalled the bicycle was the smallest he could find while I remember how huge it was. I was so afraid of it and there was no way that I was going to control that monster-sized material. The bicycle was left in my backyard as a decoration for a month because I refused to ride it. Honestly, I was scared to try it.
After a month, my dad gave me a lecture to teach me what being a man was all about. I was finally determined to try it. My dad was proud of me and I felt very manly. He and I went to the park to see what we could do there. The park was empty when we arrived. I had no doubt that my dad told everybody not to be there because we had to use it. I felt sorry for other people, but I was proud to have such an capable person as my dad. We found a smooth and open space. My dad was holding the back part of the seat to make sure I didn't fell. He promised me that I was not going to fall because he would be running right behind, holding the bicycle.
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。
I started to pedal and the bicycle moved.
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I turned around and found my dad was not behind.
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6、 根据句意,从所给词组中挑选合适的一项并用其正确形式完成句子,其中有两个选项为多余选项
break down; by contrast; subscribe to;participate in; in charge of; engage in; in turn
(1)、They engage college undergraduates to teach computer science to high school students, who instruct middle school students on the topic.(2)、The two governments have agreed to a comprehensive dialogue to resolve the problem.(3)、The Drafting Committee will be working out a draft resolution to be submitted to the Conference for deliberation.(4)、The authorities no longer the view that disabled people are unsuitable as teachers.(5)、Romain Rolland set out to portray the adventures of the soul of his hero and succeeded magnificently; in addition, he the artistic barrier between France and Germany. -
7、 Yet the efficient learning of specific facts may lead to the a (假设) that when the adult has finished teaching, there is nothing further to learn—because if there were, the adult would have said so. (根据中英文提示填空)
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8、 As we move away from an industrial-based economy to a knowledge-based one, office designers have come up with a (可选择的事物) to the traditional work environments of the past. (根据中英文提示填空)
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9、 Since Chatgpt, an AI chatbot, was made available to the public at the end of November, it has g (产生,引起) another wave of hype. (根据中英文提示填空)
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10、 Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it's important to d (区分) television's influences on children from those of the family. (根据中英文提示填空)
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11、 Though smiling generally brings more trust, new research provides evidence that a smile can increase or decrease how trustworthy you are p (看待,认为) depending on your personality. (根据中英文提示填空)
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12、 Maiden, your simplicity, like blueness of the lake, r (透露) your depth of truth. (根据中英文提示填空)
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13、 The public are capable of holding a number of apparently c (互相矛盾的) attitudes. (根据中英文提示填空)
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14、 People used to build strong walls round their towns as a d (防御) against enemies. (根据中英文提示填空)
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15、 Miss Granger, a plain but a (野心勃勃的) girl, seems to have a taste for famous wizards that Harry alone cannot satisfy. (根据中英文提示填空)
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16、 China has taken some measures to s (加强,巩固) social assistance for people most in need and fight against poverty, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Sunday.(根据中英文提示填空)
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17、 阅读下面材料,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 China's dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term "hutong", (original) meaning "water well" in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.
In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City, (surround) in concentric (同心的) circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes (permit) to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often (feature) beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars (柱子). The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by (space) homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and (simple) in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.
Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing's long history capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic (event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect culture of grassroots Beijingers.
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18、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Recently, a 15-year-old girl Lynn Sumpter broke the rules by going to a sleepover party secretly. And her 1 gave her a choice between handing over her phone for a month, or giving them access to her social media for two weeks. She chose the latter and the netizens are so 2 of it.
Lynn Sumpter's social media 3 by her parents, Tawnya Ford and Lary Sumpter, began early in November with an instagram (照片墙) post that 4 she had chosen to abandon her social media for two weeks. So her 5 could expect "some amazing Instagram posts, snapchats and tiktoks from her parents". On November 11, Lynn's dad had already begun his 6 exploration to embarrass his teen daughter, by 7 one of his photos, saying "Felt cute. Might delete later". But that was 8 the beginning. From posing in a tight top and 9 a blonde wig (假发) to dancing around in a pair of shorts and a tank-top (背心), it seemed like there was nothing the 43-year-old wouldn't do to 10 .
Over the course of two weeks, Lynn Sumpter's Instagram following 11 from around 2,700 to 12,700 at the time of this writing, so she should probably thank her parents for their 12 punishment. The only question is "Can she 13 dad Larry's creativity?" She'll have to give it a(n) 14 as many of her social media fans are already 15 her to bring dad back.
(1)A 、 classmates B 、 teachers C 、 parents D 、 friends(2)A 、 appreciative B 、 proud C 、 afraid D 、 confident(3)A 、 breakdown B 、 takeover C 、 comeback D 、 makeup(4)A 、 consulted B 、 found C 、 pretended D 、 announced(5)A 、 relatives B 、 followers C 、 classmates D 、 teachers(6)A 、 similar B 、 amusing C 、 safe D 、 fearful(7)A 、 sharing B 、 downloading C 、 exploring D 、 preserving(8)A 、 exactly B 、 definitely C 、 merely D 、 surprisedly(9)A 、 leaving B 、 putting C 、 wearing D 、 enjoying(10)A 、 entertain B 、 relax C 、 exercise D 、 compete(11)A 、 doubled B 、 dived C 、 counted D 、 jumped(12)A 、 average B 、 severe C 、 original D 、 constant(13)A 、 live up to B 、 get rid of C 、 look down on D 、 put up with(14)A 、 right B 、 start C 、 topic D 、 go(15)A 、 warning B 、 asking C 、 allowing D 、 forcing -
19、 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。
Every New Year, thousands decide they're going to change their lives. Fewer than 10 percent actually stick with their plans, and that figure is being generous. .
Not aiming high enough. While it's easy to think setting easy goals will keep you motivated, it may harm your long-term motivation. If you make goals that are too achievable, you'll get bored and lose interest. . If you're used to staying within your comfort zone, you'll be missing out on the satisfaction of achieving a life-changing goal. When you push yourself, you'll be able to build unshakable confidence as you achieve goal after goal.
. This is a fear many of us deal with. Instead of taking action, we start worrying about " What if?" "What if it doesn't work out? What if my dream isn't truly my dream? What if I don't succeed?" If you have trouble creating a vision , then you're at the risk of being aimless through life. . You can start the process of discovering your life purpose by asking yourself, " What would my ideal life look like?"
Letting fear control your mind and actions. Fear can prevent you from achieving your dreams. You'll miss out on opportunities in life if you don't learn how to manage your fears. . One way to manage fear is to look for the root cause of your fear. With deep introspection (反省), you can uncover the exact moment when those fears are holding you back from growing. This will give you a window of opportunity to communicate with your inner being and find release.
A. Lacking self-confidence
B. Being uncertain about the future
C. Fortunately, fear can be overcome
D. Below you'll find some common reasons why you're losing motivation
E. Many of us are motivated not by a desire to achieve, but by fear of failure
F. Ideally, you want to strike a balance between pushing yourself and creating realistic goals
G. However, when you find your purpose and passion, you'll be driven to struggle for excellence
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20、 阅读理解
From rolling hills to mountain ranges, views make any road trip memorable, but for blin d passengers this is part of the experience they miss. Motor company Ford tries to change that. It teamed up with GTB Rom a and AedoProject—to develop a technology that will give those unfortunate passengers a way to feel nature's beauty through their car windows.
The prototype (原型) of the smart car window has a device with an outside-facing camera. With just a press of a button, the system takes a picture of the current view. The colorful picture is then turned into an image with different shades of grey through, LED lights, which vibrates (震动) differently. As the finger passes over different regions of the image, its shaking movements provide feedback through the sense of touch to the person using it. The smart window also comes with a voice assistant that uses AI to identify the scene and help the passengers get information on what they're seeing.
"As the prototype started taking shape, we realized we were giving birth to a completely new language that would give blind people a new chance to visualize and experience traveling," Federico Russo.-one director of GTBRoma, said. "When the idea was at its first stage, we looked for suppliers all around the world to make it come to life." He believes the technology can be employed not just in cars. "It could be introduced into schools and in stitutions for blind people as a tool that could be used in multiple ways."
The technology may show up in a Ford autonomous vehicle. It's known that the company is testing their technology and future business model and struggling to figure out how an autonomous vehicle gives different passengers the details needed to get from one destination to another. It's unclear when this technology will be made available. However, the idea of building something for the less advanced is indeed a kind and influential action.
(1)、How does the smart car window work?A、By sorting shaking movements. B、By recording the view with a camera. C、By translating scenery into vibrations. D、By presenting different shades of colors.(2)、What can we know about the technology according to Federico Russø?A、It will have wide application. B、It will be used in schools first. C、It will be tested around the world. D、It will understand different languages.(3)、What difficulty is Ford facing currently?A、How to explore their future business model. B、How the technology is applied to everyday life. C、How to produce autonomous cars in large numbers. D、How an autonomous vehicle provides route information.(4)、Which can be the best title for the text?A、AI-based Window Adds Fun to Road Trips B、Ford Develops a System for the Blind to Drive C、Smart Window Lets Blin d Passengers Feel Views D、Technology Makes Blind People's Trip Enjoyable