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1、假定你是李华,你的外国笔友Mike对中国传统文化非常感兴趣,他想了解中国的传统节日,请你给他写一封邮件。
要点如下:1. 介绍一个中国传统节日;2. 节日的相关习俗;3. 欢迎他来中国亲自体验。
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。
Dear Mike,
Yours,
Li Hua
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2、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
"Food is the first necessity of the people," said historian Sima Qian of the Western Han dynasty. Today, these words still ring true. The Chinese respect and passion for food are (deep) rooted in the cultural landscape.
In Zhengzhou, the main city of Henan Province, thick noodles are braised(炖)in a rich meat soup is made mainly with mutton. According to legend, Li Shimin,second emperor of the Tang dynasty, was ill and tired while (escape) from his enemies. A poor farmer's wife cooked him a bowl of noodles the only meat she had — some elk(麋鹿)meat. (support) by the hot meal, he recovered quickly, won the battle and established himself as an emperor.
In Shanxi, sliced noodles, or daoxiao mian, is a typical one. In the 13th century, the Mongolians (establish) the Yuan dynasty. The Han people lived under strict rules, including the rules about the ownership of (knife). Several families shared only one knife and noodle making became almost(possible). One day, a smart cook decided to use a small piece of metal to slice the dough directly into the pot, so daoxiao mian (make).
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3、 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內处的最佳选项。
It was a hot, sticky Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of us set together, side by side, in rows of wooden folding chairs on the main 1 lawn. We wore blue nylon robes (礼袍). We listened 2 to long speeches and some students almost stood up. When the 3 was over, we threw our caps in the air, and we were 4 graduated from college. For many of us, the curtain had just come down on 5 .
Afterward, I found Morrie Schwartz, my 6 professor, and introduced him to my parents. He was a small man who took small steps, 7 a strong wind could, at any time, blow him up into the clouds. In his graduation day robe, he looked like a Christmas elf (精灵).
He told my parents how I took every class he taught, "You have a special boy here." 8 , I looked at my feet. Before we left, I 9 my professor a present, a brown 10 with his initials (首字母) on the front. I bought this the day before at the shopping mall. I didn't want to forget him. Maybe I didn't want him to forget 11 .
"Mlitch, you are one of the good ones," he said, 12 the briefcase. Then he 13 me. I felt his thin arms around my back. I was taller, and when he held me, I felt awkward, older, as if he were the 14 .
He asked if I would 15 , and without hesitation I replied "Of course."
(1)A 、 campus B 、 park C 、 track D 、 court(2)A 、 excitedly B 、 impatiently C 、 alarmingly D 、 mindfully(3)A 、 class B 、 ceremony C 、 conference D 、 party(4)A 、 individually B 、 bitterly C 、 obviously D 、 officially(5)A 、 career B 、 opportunity C 、 youth D 、 mystery(6)A 、 previous B 、 strict C 、 unique D 、 favorite(7)A 、 as if B 、 even if C 、 now that D 、 so that(8)A 、 Inspired B 、 Amazed C 、 Embarrassed D 、 Frightened(9)A 、 handed B 、 acquired C 、 selected D 、 delivered(10)A 、 textbook B 、 briefcase C 、 medal D 、 image(11)A 、 the present B 、 the class C 、 the ceremony D 、 the student(12)A 、 admiring B 、 seeking C 、 measuring D 、 searching(13)A 、 ignored B 、 hugged C 、 dragged D 、 comforted(14)A 、 parent B 、 graduate C 、 headmaster D 、 child(15)A 、 interact around B 、 update on C 、 catch up D 、 pick up -
4、 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选山可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you have a hard time getting along with your teachers, going to class can be a nightmare (噩梦).So here are some tips to help you build a friendly relationship with almost all the teachers.
Talk to your teachers. In many cases, a short discussion can clear up the entire conflict (冲突). Ask your teachers if it is convenient for you to talk in private. If you appear angry or unhappy in front of them, the conflict is unlikely to be solved.
Teachers have many years of teaching experience in the subjects they teach. So discussing the best ways to succeed in the classroom may give you the opportunity to see the best instructors.
Learn to understand their teaching methods. If you are used to a very relaxing class, learning to be successful in a strict environment is difficult and vice versa (反之亦然). In most cases, it is necessary to give yourself some time to get used to a new teaching method.
Ask about your teachers' hobbies. If you know about one of their hobbies, you can talk about it with them. And you can try to find if you have something in common.
Learn why your teachers choose to teach. Approach the teachers at an appropriate (适当的) time before or after class, not during class. Consider saying something like, "I've always wondered why people become teachers. Why did you decide to teach?"
A. It seems to be a difficult job.
B. Ask your teachers how you can do well in class.
C. Join in activities with your teachers after school.
D. Always be polite and show respect in a conversation.
E. A way to discover the positive side of things is to keep diaries.
F. A shared interest may help you see your teachers from a different viewpoint.
G. Sometimes, you may not like some teachers because of their ways of teaching.
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5、 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 you're someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robots—hold on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not new—some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.
But as new technologies flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools aren't replacing teachers—they're making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can help—chatbots don't judge you. Of course, teachers don't either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.
The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response right away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in seconds—gone are the days of waiting a week for work to be graded.
Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they weren't always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of their students and personalize their teaching.
So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don't be afraid of AI.Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!
(1)、What is the main theme of the article?A、The dangers of Al-robots. B、The history of online language tools. C、The benefits of AI in language learning. D、The role of teachers in the modern classroom.(2)、Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot?A、Because bots grade work faster. B、Because bots provide textbooks. C、Because bots are more knowledgeable. D、Because bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.(3)、What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks?A、It saves time for teachers. B、It reduces the cost of education. C、It meets individual students' needs. D、It provides detailed lesson plans.(4)、What word might replace the underlined word "underestimate" in paragraph 4?A、Undervalue. B、Underscore. C、Undertake. D、Understand. -
6、 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。
San Francisco's waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.
Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Francisco's waterfront, however, isn't safe.
In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city's shoreline on its list of the U. S.'s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco.
"The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront," said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a sunny afternoon, Forbes said, "Sea level rise hasn't historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes." However, that's changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.
Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude(庞大) and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort needed in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about what's worth saving and what isn't, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.
(1)、What is San Francisco's waterfront famous for?A、Old landmarks. B、Famous beaches. C、Beautiful bridges. D、Comfortable climate.(2)、What challenge is the waterfront facing?A、The loss of public support. B、The threat from rising sea levels. C、The influence of tourist activities. D、The competition from other cities.(3)、Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4?A、To give an example of existing threats. B、To stress the seriousness of sea level rise. C、To compare different types of natural disasters. D、To show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.(4)、What can be learned from the text?A、Heritage sites are in ruins. B、Threats have been removed. C、The shoreline has been flooded. D、Solutions are under consideration. -
7、 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。
Recently, my husband and three kids were playing in the Mediterranean, swimming and floating in the picture-perfect sea. It was extremely beautiful in Majorca, Spain. The way the sun danced across the water and how the blue horizon was dotted with storybook sailboats were such beautiful scenes. I almost couldn't believe my eyes.
My husband and I always dreamed about taking our kids on a trip around the world. It was something we always wanted to do "one day". It was one of the things we talked at length about, when we imagined our life with the children we hoped we would have.
Fourteen years later, we had three boys who were growing up faster by the day. It was time to make good on those plans.
We spent dozens of hours discussing, researching and planning. We had to learn how to "road school" our kids and arrange time off from work. We renewed our passports, and then packed our bags. We showed our kids the world. It was about experiencing the dozens of flights and trains and taxis together. We showed them how wonderful, how diverse, and how amazing the world is. We wanted them to learn all that we had learned ourselves, through our own travels as young adults.
But there was something more than that: What we really wanted is to slow down time. We wanted the days to last a bit longer, and the weeks to take their time. The years with our children are going too fast. We wanted to put the brakes on (阻止) our busy lives for a year, and just be with our kids. We wanted a break from the daily morning routine of making lunches, eating breakfast and rushing out of the door in time for school. We needed a family time-out.
It was a wonderful two-month trip in Europe, full of incredible moments. And when we look back at our lives, I know we'll be glad we did it. I know we'll be happy that this is a chapter of the story of our family.
(1)、What was the author's attitude toward the trip when planning it?A、Worried. B、Calm. C、Stressed. D、Eager.(2)、What does the underlined part "make good on" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Change. B、Realize. C、Improve. D、Cancel.(3)、What was the author's main purpose of taking this trip?A、To teach her children to value life. B、To allow her children to see the world. C、To enjoy a family breakaway from their life routine. D、To enable her children to learn something out of class.(4)、How did the author feel about their two-month stay in Europe?A、Tired. B、Satisfied. C、Inspired. D、Disappointed. -
8、 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。
How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, we'll walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you'll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. — 9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for €15 or online for €17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massive—the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. hutps://thetourguy.com/.
(1)、When is the Louvre not open?A、Monday. B、Tuesday. C、Wednesday. D、Sunday.(2)、How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online?A、€15. B、€17. C、€30. D、€34.(3)、Where is the text taken from?A、A website. B、A novel. C、A magazine. D、A newspaper. -
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。
Jane was still sleeping when the phone rang in the living room. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the table. It was already nine o'clock! Although Jane was still very sleepy, she knew she had to get up because her mother was working in her office and she couldn't expect her younger brother Tom, who was sleeping like a pig, to answer the Phone. She quickly put on a coat and ran to the living room. When she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warm greeting, "Good morning!"
It was from her father, who was a seaman and rarely came back. Suddenly, Jane's sleepiness disappeared.
Born in a not-so-rich family, Jane and Tom felt the stress of life, but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students and took part in various after-school activities. They were the pride of the family.
"Good morning, Dad. Why do you call us so early on the weekend?" Jane said and pretended to be annoyed. "Tom and I have been very nice recently." "My dear, today is your mother's birthday, and I have ordered a cake online and it will be sent to our home late in the afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother."
Hearing her father's words, Jane felt a little ashamed. How could she forget her mother's birthday?!
While she was chatting with her father, Jane looked around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes on the sofa. The floor hadn't been cleaned for a few days since her mother had to work all this week.
She looked at the clock again and was sure that she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.
"Well, Dad, now I'm going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!" Jane said and hung up the telephone.
注意:
1)续写词数应为150个左右;
2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jane hurried to Tom's room and shared her plan with him.
"Happy birthday, Mum!" Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door.
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10、 假定你是李华,你即将结束在英国的交换生学习生活并返回中国。请根据以下内容给你的老师Mr Jones写一封信,要点包括:
1)写信目的;
2)具体感谢他的授课和帮助;
3.)邀请他来中国旅游;
注意:1)词数80左右;
2)可以适当增加细节使行文流畅。
Dear Mr Jones,
Yours,
Li Hua
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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。
Confucius was born into a middle class family in Lu State, an area with the modern city of Qufu, in China's Shandong Province. Now, he (remember) for his teachings, which, along with the works of his students,formed the rule of Confucianism (儒学) many (year) after his passing away.
Confucius also lived active political life. From his job as Minister of Crime, he took part in a campaign (运动) to distance Lu from the rule of the state instead of (work) for the central government. However, the plan failed. After a short period of being sent to live in another country, Confucius could finally return to Lu state (spend) the rest of his life as a teacher of philosophy.
Even up to the time of Confucius's (die), his teachings were not (wide) accepted in China, and most of (they) were lost when the emperor Qin ordered the burning of Confucius's books.
Yet, his philosophical (哲学的) ideas survived during the later Han Dynasty. Emperor Han Wudi, was inspired by the social and political wisdom of Confucius, accepted Confucianism and applied his systems of morality everywhere from classrooms law courts. The teachings of Confucius still spread far across China and the Far East.
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12、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
I still remember that busy fall evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for a parent-teacher night. We walked in and all 1 were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids' 2 . A classmate 3 my daughter, "What's wrong with your mom's 4 ?" Shocked, I started to explain my 5 , but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, "It's my mom's birthmark! Don't be rude!" I was extremely 6 of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked 7 . I always thought I would be alone because of birthmark, but I was lucky enough to meet my 8 who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to 9 if the world would judge my children. 10 , my facial difference has 11 my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or certain kids are no longer friends with mine.
When my kids were 12 , I explained how my special purple skin was rare, and we talked about acceptance and never 13 others on how they look. With time, both my daughters have become my strongest 14 : we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more 15 heart.
(1)A 、 flashes B 、 eyes C 、 reflections D 、 demands(2)A 、 whispers B 、 debates C 、 claps D 、 quarrels(3)A 、 chatted with B 、 shouted to C 、 turned to D 、 spoke to(4)A 、 hand B 、 ear C 、 face D 、 heel(5)A 、 position B 、 condition C 、 pressure D 、 puzzle(6)A 、 proud B 、 ashamed C 、 fond D 、 confident(7)A 、 ordinary B 、 evil C 、 different D 、 graceful(8)A 、 daughter B 、 teacher C 、 friend D 、 husband(9)A 、 observe B 、 worry C 、 investigate D 、 explore(10)A 、 Joyfully B 、 Obviously C 、 Unfortunately D 、 Absolutely(11)A 、 threatened B 、 inspired C 、 confused D 、 impacted(12)A 、 annoyed B 、 young C 、 amazed D 、 upset(13)A 、 judging B 、 backing C 、 congratulating D 、 advising(14)A 、 leaders B 、 experts C 、 members D 、 supporters(15)A 、 moving B 、 puzzling C 、 accepting D 、 charming -
13、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When I decided to leave my home country to pursue a degree in Canada, I hadn't expected that communication would be an issue.I took English lessons in my teens and scored well on English tests.
But soon after my arrival in Canada, I realized how wrong I was. In research discussions, surrounded by native English speakers, I had to be careful. I needed to consciously follow each conversation and translate it to my native language.Finally, I tried to find the right English words to communicate that response. Constantly thinking about what I would say next, I had a hard time remaining focused in conversations.
But when I again failed to say exactly what I meant in a meeting a few months later, a simple idea occurred to me. Communicating with my colleagues by e-mail, I had more time to think and comfortably express my thoughts. Over time, this practice helped improve my English significantly.
I decided to remind them that English is not my first language. I asked them to speak more slowly to help me follow the discussions. It was a little awkward to draw attention to what might be seen as a weakness. And at first, the other members of the research team seemed slightly surprised. But the dynamics quickly improved. They seemed to become more aware of how they were speaking, and I felt more comfortable joining in the conversation..
A. Plus, I learned to be open with my colleagues.
B. Why not contribute to the discussion in writing?
C. I had thought I could express myself in English easily.
D. Gradually I grew uncomfortable with oral communication.
E. Then, I had to reflect carefully on it and think of a response.
F. With efforts on both sides, we could overcome language barriers.
G. How can one deny the significance of effective communication?
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14、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As we all know, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Now scientists have given us another warning: spending too much time on smart phones or computers makes you dull too.
"Many focus on the benefits of digital devices (设备) in education but ignore the costs," said Patricia Greenfield from the University of California, "losing the ability to understand the emotions of other people is one of the costs." Greenfield and her research team did an experiment. They worked with 105 children who spent about 4.5 hours in front of screens on a school day. The students were asked to describe the emotions towards the pictures of people who were happy, sad, angry or scared. Then, half of them attended a five-day nature and science camp. There they had no smart phones, TV, or computers. The other half stayed in school and spent the five days as usual. Five days later, all the children took the test again.
Students who had been to the camp got about 5 percent more answers correct than they had done before the camp. But the other group of students didn't show much improvement. The study is not perfect in some ways, said the researchers. But scientists say that the study is still a warning for us.
"Emotional skills develop in practice and the brain develops through real interaction." said Professor Taylor, a professor at the University of San Francisco.
Researchers talked to 2,000 parents of children aged 2-16 in the UK about what activities their children could do confidently. The results were surprising: Their children could use a tablet (平板电脑) (59%) and work a mobile phone (57%) more confidently than they could tie their shoe laces (鞋带) (53%)! So, spend more time away from mobile phones and computers if you want to be an understanding friend, and not a member of what the Daily Mail called "Generation Helpless".
(1)、According to Professor Greenfield, what is the consequence of using digital media in education?A、Students don't get along well with family members. B、Students always make more mistakes when taking exams. C、Students can't catch up with others in schoolwork. D、Students fail to know other people's emotions.(2)、What do scientists think of the results of Greenfield's experiment?A、They are far from useful. B、They are alarming for people. C、They are quite surprising. D、They need to be improved.(3)、What can we learn from the text?A、Students learned how to describe emotions in the experiment. B、Most of the UK children couldn't tie their shoe laces. C、Students living without screens did much better in studies. D、Overusing digital devices raised some worries.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Stay away from the Internet B、Here comes a digital world C、Screens are harmful to emotions D、How people become addicted -
15、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Finger painting is an art that most people have experienced in childhood. But there are still people who know little about this art form. Finger painting is a simple activity that involves dipping fingers in paints and then using fingers to create objects and shapes on a piece of paper. All you need is a table at elbow height, a few sheets of plain paper, and a few bottles of watercolor.
When engaging kids in this activity, one should use non-toxic (无毒的) paints only. If not available in the market readily, non-toxic paints can be made at home easily. Preferably, the paints should also be eatable. Finger paints come in bright colors and can be purchased relatively inexpensively. Adults can save money by making their own finger paints using a mixture of cornstarch, food coloring and water.
It is a common fallacy that finger painting is for children alone, rather it's an activity that can be enjoyed by adults in equal measure. Adults can use rubber gloves while painting to avoid dirty marks of paints on their hands. When a group of people are gathered for an exercise of finger painting, it can be a great way of creating a bond between the group. Art and painting parties are a popular concept in the West. Organizations can also use finger painting as a team-building activity by making participants paint together on a large canvas (画布).
There's no limit to the expression of feelings in finger painting. All one needs to do is go all out and put all their feelings on a piece of paper by dipping their fingers in paints. While painting, one may unconsciously choose colors that reflect their emotions. For example, you may choose the color red to express your anger or green to express hope. At times you may be confused, and the painting will help you describe your confused state of mind. Once you get your emotions on paper, you are likely to feel relieved.
So what are you waiting for? Plan a finger-painting session soon, and experience the joy.
(1)、What can we know about finger painting?A、Kids learn it much faster than adults. B、Finger painting is easy to carry out. C、Most people loved it in their childhood. D、The preparation for it is quite difficult.(2)、What should people do when there are kids involved in finger painting?A、Use paints of bright colors. B、Buy inexpensive paints. C、Have parents stay with them. D、Prepare safe paints for them.(3)、What does the underlined word "fallacy" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Sense B、Misunderstanding. C、Principle. D、Possibility.(4)、What does the example in Paragraph 4 show?A、Finger painters have a wide choice of colors. B、Finger painting shows people's emotions correctly. C、Finger painting provides freedom of self-expression. D、Finger painters can find artistic inspiration from emotions. -
16、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I've just arrived from New York City at the airport in Rome and already I'm lost, wandering left and right and searching for the right exit. I'm supposed to meet my wife Elvira, who lives in Italy now, and then drive to Guardia Sanframondi, the little town where we own a house, to meet our newborn granddaughter Lucia, now all of 11 weeks old.
But I takes a wrong turn, and then another, all in vain. I'm lost for 15 minutes, then 30, and finally about 45, unable to get my passport properly scanned and pick up my luggage. This is more than mildly inconvenient. After all, I've just flown more than 4,000 miles, a flight into my future.
But suddenly I see Elvira, who is holding baby Lucia in her arms. I'm found.
I stay in Italy for three weeks. It's impossible for me to get enough of Lucia, and so I follow a strict agenda(日程). Hold Lucia in my arms. Kiss Lucia all over her face. Wheel Lucia in her carriage in the most public places available. Make faces at her and even sillier gestures and sounds.
Today, at 70, I'm a permanent resident of Italy, with Lucia living a five-minute walk away. We visit her at her house and she visits us at ours almost every day. In most American families, adult children with grandchildren live in different towns and states far away. Italian families, on the other hand, are more likely to live near each other. Sometimes three generations here even stay together in the same home. I've happily turned my life upside-down to be a grandpa Italian-style. Lucia is just what I need right about now. If I'm lucky, I'll be just what she needs, too.
(1)、Why does the author go to Guardia Sanframondi?A、To meet his wife. B、To decorate his house. C、To explore the countryside. D、To see his granddaughter.(2)、What happened to the author at the airport?A、He lost his way. B、He missed his flight. C、He couldn't find his luggage. D、He had his passport stolen.(3)、What can we infer about the author from the fourth paragraph?A、He gets enough of Lucia. B、He sets a high goal for Lucia. C、He loves his granddaughter. D、He is forced to make Lucia happy.(4)、How does the author feel about the Italian way of life?A、He's worried. B、He's satisfied. C、He's curious. D、He's uncertain. -
17、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.
What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour
The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.
A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam's architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.
Amsterdam bicycle tour basics
These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What's more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).
Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam
Please don't become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you'd better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam's air can get quite cold.
(1)、What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour?A、It provides a free bike. B、It offers coffee and tea. C、It has its theme and route. D、It is a green tour.(2)、Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph?A、Paying no attention to the traffic rules. B、Bringing warm clothing. C、Doing as the Dutch do. D、Avoiding bad weather.(3)、Where can the text be found?A、In a history book. B、In a research paper. C、In an art magazine. D、In a travel guide. -
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。
Willis knew it was meaningless to argue with his older brother Jack. Their mother had packed some sandwiches and a large plastic bottle full of juice and allowed them to go wandering along the coast.
Jack was in charge (负责), Mother had said. Just because Jack was 15, two years older than him, their mother thought Jack was smarter. But he wasn't acting smart now. Even Tanya would not be so silly, and she was only 8.
"It isn't far," Jack said, "I can do it easily." They looked at the small island just off the beach. Jack was talking about swimming around the island.
"But it's a lot rougher (风浪很大的) once you get out of the bay." Willis said, "You know there are currents (水流) all along this coast."
"Look, who's in charge here?" Jack said.
"You are," said Willis.
"Right. Now you and Tanya stay here while I swim around this island. It should only take a short while." They watched as Jack waded (趟水) into the water and set off.
Willis opened the juice, filled two plastic cups and passed one to Tanya. After a while, Tanya said, "We'd better leave some sandwiches for Jack. He might be hungry when he gets back."
"He's been gone a long time." Willis said, "Let's see if he's made it." They walked down to the other side of the bay.
"Look!" Tanya screamed as she pointed. Jack was there – holding onto a rock, halfway out of the water.
Jack must have heard Tanya for he shouted, "Help! Help!"
"We've got to do something," said Willis. "But what? ... if only we had a rope."
"The sheep!" Tanya said, pointing to the low cliff (悬崖) behind the bay. "The sheep we saw when we were coming here. They were tied up with rope!"
注意:
1)续写词数应为150个左右;
2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Willis got up the cliff as fast as he could.
Paragraph 2:
Willis swung (摆动) the rope end with the bottle above his head and let it go.
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19、 上周,你校举行了春季运动会,你参加了其中的一项比赛项目。请你用英语写一篇短文,描述这次有意义的经历并向学校英文报投稿,内容包括:
1)遇到的困难及解决办法;
2)你的感受。
注意:
1)词数80词左右;
2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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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。
Open AI has introduced Sora, an advanced AI model designed to make videos from written descriptions or pictures. This (represent) OpenAI's move into the video creation area, joining other leading companies and new businesses. Sora stands out by making high-quality videos can show complex scenes with many characters, different movements, and detailed backgrounds. It can also improve existing videos by filling in missing parts, showing (it) strong grasp of language and (understand) of the real world.
Sora can make videos in variety of styles, including photo realistic and cartoon, lasting up to a minute. Demonstrations by OpenAI show Sora's ability to produce videos that tell clear stories and show deep emotions, avoiding typical mistakes (make) by AI. However, even with its advanced features, Sora has its challenges. It may have trouble copying the (nature) laws of complex scenes or showing actions and their outcomes (accurate), like a cookie not having a bite mark.
Aware of some (risk)of misuse, OpenAI has not released Sora for general use. The organization stresses the need for careful development and use of AI, aiming to stop negative uses. For this, OpenAI is looking into ways to confirm videos made by Sora, which is regarded the future research trend.