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1、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。
Many kids find math difficult or boring. That feeling needs to go extinct(不再存在的) as soon as possible as math is a pillar(支柱) of education. Beyond numbers, math pushes kids to think critically and become problem solvers.? Let's find out!
Change how you talk about math to kids
When you hear the word "math" come up, put on a wide smile on your face. Our kids can get stronger in the subject with our energy. Let's be clear. We aren't trying to make math cool..This goes double for those struggling with math.
Integrate(融合) math into daily life
.You can do this at home, during grocery shopping or even at a restaurant. Getting kids a quick math practice session when they aren't expecting it makes them think on their feet and put things they've learned into practice. They get a moment to shine and you get an opportunity to praise them for showing what they learned.
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Does your child love sports? Math helps them keep track of their performance and improve. Figure out a way to take the current math they are working on in school and then apply it to something they like. This may take some homework on your part but it will pay off in no time!
Go along with math games
Let's not try to force math homework to be fun, rather find a teaching aid that puts math in a new light. With advancement in technology, math games have become designed to teach entire lessons and concepts rather than simple problems like the games of days past..
A. Listen to the outer voice
B. Connect math to kids' interests
C. What is your learning approach to math
D. But how do we help kids build math confidence
E. A simple everyday event can tum into a math problem
F. Your kids will explore a different world while playing math games
G. Instead, we are trying to make math a positive part of a child's education
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2、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。
When young, my parents took me to a zoo. I remember looking in admiration at two bears in a cage. Things have changed. My kids would be afraid to see animals in cages. Today, we expect animals to be held in more natural environment, and for zoos to do more to make the world a better place.
Zoos can host great conservation(保护) work. Sometimes they hold and protect endangered animals. About 40 seriously endangered animal species exist mainly in zoos. They are us for study, reproducing(繁殖) programs and even to reintroduce the animals to the wild. But not many zoos do enough of this. I support the recommendation of some researchers that zoos should spend at least 10%of their money on biodiversity(生物多样性) conservation. Sadly, a 1999 study showed an average spending of only 0.1%.
If zoos totally concentrate on protection, we might expect them to mostly house threatened species. But many zoos focus on the big animals that draw audiences to make money. I say that's inappropriate(不合适的). I don't mean zoos shouldn't be a business. Since care of animals can be extremely expensive, it's reasonable for zoos to open their doors to earn some money, as long as animals are kept in acceptable conditions.
Visiting animals in real life helps develop an appreciation for the natural world. Virtual-reality (VR) glasses and movies about wildlife are worthwhile, but not the same. A friend of mine who works in the Amazon puts it this way: "To love the forest, you need to smell the forest."
Conservation should come first for all zoos, together with education and research. Without that, a zoo becomes just a business: one that the world would be better off without.
(1)、How did the author feel when seeing two bears in a cage in his childhood?A、He was scared of the scene B、He felt worried about his safety. C、He felt sad about the caged bears. D、He was amazed by the wonder of animals.(2)、What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 refer to?A、Protecting endangered animals properly. B、Keeping animals in more natural conditions. C、Holding non-threatened species in much greater numbers. D、Spending part of their money on biodiversity conservation.(3)、What does the author's friend imply in his words?A、VR helps zoos to make money. B、Animals should live in the wild. C、VR enables viewers to know more about wildlife D、Visiting animals in real life is a necessary experience.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Zoos need to be changed. B、Zoos should be not allowed. C、Zoos shouldn't be a business. D、Animals shouldn't be kept in zoos. -
3、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。
Blood maybe thicker than water when it comes to human relationships and it seems that the same is true of jackdaws(寒鸦) after scientists found they readily change friends to gain food but stick with family even at the risk of going hungry.
Alex Thornton, a professor of leaning ability development, said, "We kept track of hundreds of wild jackdaws, each of which was equipped with a small chip. In this experiment we divided jackdaws into two groups—A or B—and programmed a pair of computer-controlled devices(装置) to provide worms. Only if individuals from the same group (AA or BB) visited together, will they get the worms." If birds from different groups arrived together—A with B―the feeders would remain closed. Single birds would I get seeds(种子), but not the worms that they preferred.
Thornton said, "We wanted to find out if jackdaws could build new relations with new partners. They might have friends in the wrong group. Do jackdaws leave them and start to hang out with individuals who are in the right group? The jackdaws turned out to be very smart quickly learning to give up friends from the wrong group to get the best food. However, they acted differently when it came to their close relations even if they got nothing.
Thormton said jackdaws were an excellent subject matter as they were clever and had energetic social networks. "You've got individuals coming and going far beyond their strong relationships, and they have lots of other company. They are similar to human society." Michael Kings, of the University of Exeter, said, "These results help our understanding of the development of intelligence as they show that being able to track and remember information about social partners can bring them good."
(1)、Which of the following do jackdaws value most according to the experiment?A、Their family. B、Their friends. C、Staying away from risks. D、Avoiding going hungry.(2)、 What can be learned about the jackdaws in the experiment?A、Jackdaws from different groups got seeds B、Jackdaws on their own got the worms. C、Jackdaws with their family got nothing. D、Jackdaws from the same group got worms.(3)、 How did the scientists carryout the search?A、By making jackdaws behave like humans with chips B、By tracking the behavior of wild jackdaws when finding food. C、By surveying how the two groups of jackdaws getting along. D、By comparing different behaviors between humans and jackdaws.(4)、 What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A、To explain the significance of the research. B、To provide possible reasons for the results. C、To suggest application of the research findings. D、To point out the possible problem in the research -
4、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。
One morning, Charlie Latuske woke up feverish in his home in Surrey in the UK, leaving him unable to function. He'd had a sore throat for a few days, believing it would get better, but that morning, he knew that he was in need of a doctor.
"I was quite out of it," said 27-year-old Latuske, who was also expected to go on vacation with his wife in just three days.
Short on time, he feared the idea of calling his local physician only to wait days or to wait in a long line for an appointment, "I just needed to be seen without messing around with long lines of people," he said. "When you're that ill, that's the last thing you want to do."
These days, the solution is somewhat easier, thanks to the Internet.
Latuske's wife showed him a private medical app with which he could see a doctor w thin the hour—virtually. For £30, he could signup, share his symptoms(症状) and video-call a doctor in the UK using the digital health provider Push Doctor. The app is on c of many now available(可用的) worldwide to help people in need of medical attention who are unable to get to a doctor for various reasons.
"I was highly skeptical," he said, adding that he didn't trust such a service and questioned the professionalism of doctors available through it. "But I was in great need of a doctor."
Within 20 minutes, he was speaking with a doctor, who soon diagnosed(诊断) him with tons ii is, a common disease.
Within the hour, he was at his nearest drug store, collecting medicines. And three days later, he was on vacation, as planned.
"I was impressed by the efficiency of the whole thing," he said.
(1)、What was Latuske's concern about seeing a doctor?A、He had to do a check-up. B、He would have a long wait. C、He had to cancel his travel plans. D、He needed to spend lots of money.(2)、 What did Latuske's wife do to help him?A、She gave him some money. B、She offered him encouragement. C、She took him to a nearby hospital. D、She recommended a medical app to him.(3)、 What does the underlined word "skeptical" in Paragraph 6 mean?A、Embarrassed. B、Grateful. C、Doubtful. D、Passive.(4)、What can we learn about the new way Latuske saw a doctor?A、It was highly efficient. B、It costa little money. C、It needed some improvement. D、It was less useful than expected. -
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。
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(1)、What will be mentioned in the Chinese Calligraphy Course?A、Chinese history. B、Chinese philosophy. C、Different forms of art. D、Some experiences from previous learners.(2)、What do the two courses have in common?A、They are fit for beginners. B、They start at the same time. C、They are taught in Chinese. D、They provide everything needed.(3)、Where is the material probably from?A、A website. B、A travel brochure. C、A newspaper. D、A guidebook. -
6、听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What is the monologue(独白) mainly about?A、Ways of learning. B、Learning partners. C、Learning difficulty.(2)、 What problem did Jimmy have with online learning?A、The time. B、The course. C、The language.(3)、 What do we learn about Sally's time in the classroom?A、She got annoyed with some students. B、She found it hard to concentrate. C、She had to leave the lessons early.
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7、听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、Why does the man talk to the woman?A、To ask for information B、To make an invitation. C、To work on a project.(2)、 What will the woman and her friends do for the film this week?A、Decide the film type. B、Design the ending. C、Plan the music.(3)、How will the winner of the competition be announced?A、It will be sent in e-mail. B、It will be posted online. C、It will be shown at the cinema.(4)、 Where will the film festival be?A、At a film school. B、At the arts centre. C、At the cinema.
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8、听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、 Why hasn't the man started his book report?A、He doesn't like it. B、He has no idea how to do it. C、He has been waiting for the woman's help.(2)、What does the woman suggest the man do to solve his problem first?A、Read the book B、Call her at weekend. C、Follow the pattern of a book report.(3)、 What time will the man call the woman on Sunday?A、At 6:00pm. B、At 7:00pm. C、At 8:00pm.
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9、听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What does the man offer to do for the woman?A、Buy something. B、Look for something. C、Carry something.(2)、How does the man sound when talking about his father?A、Proud. B、Serious. C、Ashamed.(3)、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In a flat. B、In a street. C、In a fruit shop.
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10、听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What day is it today?A、Friday. B、Saturday. C、Sunday.(2)、What can we say about the woman?A、She is curious. B、She is helpful. C、She is fun.
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11、 Which photo does the woman like best?A、The one of the dragon lantern B、The one of the lion lantern. C、The one of the tiger lantern.
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12、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Manager and customer. C、Teacher and student.
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13、 How much should the woman pay for her meal?A、£7.5 B、£9 C、£10.5
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14、 What will the man do next Thursday?A、Get ready for an interview. B、Watch dragon boat races. C、Look for a job.
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15、 What does the man invite the woman to do?A、Discuss a course. B、Plan a celebration. C、Meet some friends.
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16、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The 78th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution (决议) on Friday, officially (announce) the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday. Experts said the move shows the (significance) influence of Chinese culture and will contribute the promotion of the Global Civilization Initiative.
The Lunar New Year not only bears the ideas of peace and harmony (value) by Chinese civilization but also carries the common values of humanity such as family harmony and harmonious coexistence between humans nature.
The reason why the Lunar New Year can pass national borders and is increasingly welcomed by many countries (lie) mainly in the rich cultural heritage of China and the driving force of globalization. As world's second-largest economy, China's cultural elements have spread alongside its economic influence. In the trend of globalization, people's interest in diverse cultures is (gradual) increasing, and the Lunar New Year has become a major means for people (communicate) and connect.
Therefore, the official recognition of the Chinese New Year as a UN holiday fully reflects an emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of civilization, will promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse world cultures and actively embody the UN's values of diverse and inclusive cultural ideals.
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17、 完形填空
During the early morning journey from the suburbs(郊区), we sat sleepily, with collars standing firm below our ears. Although the group of people are in the same bus every day, we never 1 or talk. Everyone's face shows the tiredness of waking up early and working.
One July morning, a small grey man, one of the 2 taking the bus to center every morning, loudly greeted good morning to the driver. The driver was 3 and then nodded. 4 , then he loudly said to us, "Hello! I'm Charlie, my friends!"
The next day, another old man 5 the bus energetically, smiled and said in a loud voice, "A very good morning to you all!" Some of us looked up, amazed, and murmured "Good morning." in 6 . When Charlie heard the greeting, he came forward with surprise and hugged the 7 . Their smiles seemed to 8 the entire bus, sweeping away the cold and awkward atmosphere(氛围) inside. Gradually, we started nodding and 9 to each other.
One morning, Charlie was 10 a large bouquet of flowers in his hand. He turned around with a smile and said to everyone, "Friends, I'm moving next week. I can't take the same bus 11 , and thank you all! The mornings we spent together were 12 experiences!" The other passengers whistled and clapped(鼓掌) at him. Charlie bowed, waved his hand, and then began 13 the flowers to each passenger.
The summer went by, and the 14 was closing in. Although Charlie did not appear on the bus again, the laughter and joy on the bus 15 .
(1)A 、 argue B 、 like C 、 tend D 、 greet(2)A 、 passengers B 、 drivers C 、 colleagues D 、 neighbors(3)A 、 annoyed B 、 surprised C 、 mad D 、 impatient(4)A 、 Unfortunately B 、 Unhappily C 、 Unexpectedly D 、 Unfairly(5)A 、 left B 、 boarded C 、 hit D 、 stopped(6)A 、 reply B 、 advance C 、 danger D 、 need(7)A 、 man B 、 driver C 、 girl D 、 boy(8)A 、 destroy B 、 track C 、 increase D 、 affect(9)A 、 helping B 、 comparing C 、 talking D 、 adapting(10)A 、 tying B 、 lifting C 、 biting D 、 holding(11)A 、 anyway B 、 anymore C 、 anytime D 、 anywhere(12)A 、 terrible B 、 heavy C 、 unforgettable D 、 unhappy(13)A 、 giving out B 、 giving in C 、 giving up D 、 giving off(14)A 、 spring B 、 month C 、 year D 、 autumn(15)A 、 disappeared B 、 happened C 、 began D 、 continued -
18、 任务型阅读
Being more organized can change your life for the better and can even result-in you becoming more successful. After all, when you have things in order, you will be likely to get more done and achieve more of your goals. . If you aim to enhance your organizational skills, consider using the following strategies.
●Create a To-Do List
Keeping a to-do list is crucial for staying organized and ensuring productivity throughout your day. You can choose traditional pen and paper methods or use phone apps and computer software programs to track tasks and receive reminders for deadlines.
●Keep a Schedule
It's essential to maintain a schedule by recording important dates for tasks such as bill payments and project submissions. Additionally, keeping track of meetings and setting alerts beforehand ensures adequate preparation and timely attendance.
●Get Things Done Right Away
Procrastination (拖延症) is only going to cause you problems. . Get things done as soon as you can, rather than putting them off until later on. Not only will this help you be more organized, but it will also reduce the amount of time you waste during the day.
●Set Priorities
. This means knowing what you want and not being sorry for taking time out for it. Everyone has priorities and they are all different, so it's important to be true to yourself and what you want. You have to make a list, and make sure that you work your way down. Put the most important thing at the top, most of the things we keep putting off we usually push to the bottom of the list.
A. This can prevent forgetfulness
B. So this is a trait you definitely need to change
C. You have to take note of what your priorities are
D. This is an absolute must for those who are diligent
E. Actually highly successful people share the trait of being organized
F. Make sure you can easily access the things that you use most often
G. This approach helps in staying organized and managing time effectively
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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。
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we interact with technology. One of the most exciting developments in AI is ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model. ChatGPT has the potential to innovate the way we communicate and process information, and its capabilities are only beginning to be understood.
One of the most impressive features of ChatGPT is its ability to learn from vast amounts of text data. This allows it to understand and provide responses to a wide range of topics and questions, from science and technology to entertainment and sports. It is capable of dealing with texts in a variety of natural languages including English, Spanish and Chinese. It is not limited to a specific set of data or rules, but rather has the capacity to learn and develop gradually based on the input it receives.
Moreover, ChatGPT has been applied in diverse settings, from chatbots and virtual assistants to language translation and content generation. For example, ChatGPT has been used to generate articles, poems, and even song lyrics. It has also been used in healthcare to assist with diagnosing and treating patients.
Despite its many benefits, ChatGPT is not perfect. Like all machine learning models, it can sometimes make mistakes or generate responses that are inappropriate or offensive. So users should be cautious to use it.
While ChatGPT is still a relatively new technology, its capabilities are already being explored in different settings. As the technology continues to develop, it is important for developers and users to be aware of its limitations and use it responsibly. If used wisely, ChatGPT could be a major step forward in the development of artificial intelligence and the way we interact with technology.
(1)、What can we know about ChatGPT from paragraph 2?A、It provides information only from its input. B、It has been applied to all kinds of fields. C、It has limitations in a specific set of data or rules. D、It can be used to process texts in different languages.(2)、Why does the author mention articles, poems, and even song lyrics in paragraph 3?A、To explain a rule. B、To prove a point. C、To make a prediction. D、To clarify a misunderstanding.(3)、What can we learn from the text?A、ChatGPT always gives improper answers. B、Chatbots are more advanced than ChatGPT. C、It's necessary for users to understand the weaknesses of ChatGPT. D、ChatGPT is definitely a major step forward in advancing artificial intelligence.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、ChatGPT: a Perfect Assistant B、ChatGPT: a Powerful Learner C、ChatGPT: a Promising Tool of Artificial Intelligence D、ChatGPT: a Wise Information Processor and Generator -
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。
To adapt to climate change, some flowers are darkening their color to protect themselves from the suns radiation, new research shows.
The study suggests that over the past 75 years, the ultraviolet (UV) pigments (紫外线色素) in flowers have increased in response to rising temperatures and the thinning ozone layer (臭氧层). The flowers won't look any different to humans, but insects consider the higher levels of UV pigments as a darker color, which could be confusing when they try to find out colorful flowers to land on.
The UV-absorbing pigments in flowers work like sunscreen and protect sensitive cells from harmful radiation, Matthew Koski, a plant ecologist at Clemson University, says. He and his team hoped to determine if changes in pigments were a result of environmental change-and if so, what are the plants responding to? The team collected dried, pressed plants across North America, Australia and Europe. In total, they studied 1, 238 samples from 42 different species dating back to 1941. Then, using a UV-sensitive camera, they photographed flower petals from each species. Next, they paired the photographs with the historic local temperature and ozone level data from the time the plant was picked to see how the pigment level changed over time.
The researchers found that the changes in pigments differ between species, a result of the flowers structure. Flowers with open, exposed pollen had more UV-absorbing pigments when ozone levels were low and radiation was high. But flowers with pollen surrounded by the petal responded to temperatures, not ozone levels.
As climate change continues to intensify, these changes in flowers color can affect plant-insect interactions. When the whole flowers get darker, insects might miss the flowers entirely. "This has a negative influence on plant reproduction," Koski says.
(1)、What is the cause of flowers color changing according to the research?A、The impact of the climate crisis. B、The loss of natural habitats. C、The harm of nuclear radiation. D、The thickening of the ozone layer.(2)、How did Koski's team get their findings?A、By collecting photographs of flowers from different species. B、By analyzing how levels of UV pigments change over time. C、By collecting abundant samples from various species. D、By analyzing historic local temperature and ozone level data.(3)、What can we learn about the change in pigments?A、It exists in flowers with exposed pollen only. B、It responds to temperatures and sea levels. C、It remains the same regardless of species. D、It varies depending on the flowers structure.(4)、What is Koski's attitude toward the change in flowers color?A、Concerned. B、Indifferent. C、Unclear. D、Optimistic.