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1、 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。
Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don't have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a material scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently. The device, which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball, may outperform human eyes.
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina(视网膜)—an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells. The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors(纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens(晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
"In the future, we can use this to replace damaged human eyes," says the lead designer. In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter. Besides, the artificial eye ball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can —within about 30 to 40 milliseconds, rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds. Although its 100-degree field of view isn't as broad as the 150 degrees a human eye can take in, the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.
(1)、Why are blind people mentioned in paragraph 1?A、To explain their desire. B、To show sympathy for them. C、To introduce the topic. D、To compare them with normal people.(2)、What is the function of Nan scale light sensors?A、They widen the field of view. B、They send signals to the processor. C、They connect the eyeball to the brain. D、They count the light passing through the lens.(3)、What is the advantage of the artificial eye over the human eye?A、The artificial eye can see more clearly. B、The artificial eye has a stronger structure. C、The artificial eye takes in a broader view. D、The artificial eye sees better in weak light.(4)、What is Hongrui Jiang's attitude to the artificial eye?A、Objective. B、Favourable. C、Doubtful. D、Optimistic. -
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Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he has formed a new artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, which has employed researchers from Google, OpenAI and other top technology companies. The goal, Musk tweeted, is"to understand reality."
Musk isn't a novice to AI given that Tesla uses the technology in its cars. While xAI didn't mention what projects it will be working on, the company noted that its team of 11 researchers are drawn from top tech companies such as Microsoft Research, OpenAI and Google.
Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction classic, Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life.
The company said it will be advised by Dan Hendrycks, director of the Center for AI Safety. Hendrycks pointed out where AI could cause problems. "AIs could be used by bad people to make new deadly bioweapons," Hendrycks said in May. "Or people could make AI that tries to hurt people on purpose. If this AI was really smart, it could be a big danger to all of us."
The first time xAI was shown to the public was after Musk talked about it in April to the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Musk told Carlson that OpenAI's ChatGPT was a bit restricted and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works.
The startup reflected Musk's long-voiced concerns about a future in which AI systems could present an existential risk to humanity. Musk said the idea is that an AI that wants to understand humanity is less likely to des troy it.
(1)、What does the underlined word "novice" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Director. B、Supporter. C、Partner. D、Beginner.(2)、Why is Douglas Adams mentioned in Paragraph 3?A、He was a friend of Musk. B、His book was very famous. C、He was a guide of the start of xAI. D、He was connected with the announcing date.(3)、Why did Musk talk to Tucker Carlson?A、To make xAI popular. B、To explain why he started xAI. C、To show how xAI works. D、To criticize OpenAI's ChatGPT.(4)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、Creating an honest AI is Musk's dream. B、It is difficult to control AI systems. C、Musk worries about the danger of AI. D、AI has trouble understanding humanity. -
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Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you're looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn't need. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you're doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won't do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
(1)、What does the underlined phrase "jump on that bandwagon" in the first paragraph mean?A、Join you in what you're doing. B、Share an apartment with you. C、Help you to make the decision. D、Transform your way of living.(2)、Why did the author show her parents a video of Bea Johnson?A、She wanted to change her parents. B、She disagreed with her parents. C、She was favorable to buy groceries with jars. D、She tried to explain what zero waste was.(3)、What can we infer about the author?A、She enjoys cooking very much. B、She tries her best to achieve her goals. C、She wants to be a responsible housewife. D、She only cares about her own business.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、How to have your own personal space at home. B、How to live in harmony with other family members. C、How to live a zero waste lifestyle in your household. D、How to persuade others through your own actions. -
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Perfectly situated on the Gulf of Mexico, in southwest Florida, Naples is well known and loved for not only its beautiful beaches and blue water, but also all of the family-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Here are the four best beaches in Naples.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
This grand state park offers breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views. It is also a home for an incredible diversity of wildlife including sea turtles and many different birds. If you have courage and a sense of wonder, you might even dive into the water and swim with dolphins! Visit early, especially in the busy tourist seasons, to avoid crowds and find a parking spot.
Vanderbilt Beach Park
It is perfect for little ones who love to play in the sand, build sandcastles, and cool off in the gentle waves. With easy access to many lovely hotels as well as shopping and restaurants, this beach is fun for bird watching, paddle boarding, and swimming. Free life jackets are available for little ones. The best time to visit, however, is sunset — arrive early to get a fantastic viewing spot.
Clam Pass Beach
It is family-friendly with three miles of sugary sand and calm water. The long boardwalk and nature trail(路线) are a bit of an effort to be sure, but most folks love the adventurous experience. It's beautiful on either side of the raised wooden path and if you look closely, you can spot butterflies, coastal birds, and other wildlife hiding in the forests. Seashell hunters should arrive early for the best find.
Keewaydin Island Beach
Off the coast of Naples, Keewaydin Island can only be accessed by boat. From wild pigs to bobcats, white-tailed deer, tortoises, and iguanas, there's much to see here on this island that is mostly undeveloped. The sightseeing boat tour leaves from Naples or Marco Island. It's worth noting, however, that there are no public bathroom facilities.
(1)、What is Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park famous for?A、Undeveloped islands. B、Family-friendly activities. C、Adventurous experiences. D、Diverse wildlife.(2)、What do Vanderbilt Beach Park and Keewaydin Island Beach have in common?A、They have many hotels. B、They can only be reached by boat. C、They have free life jackets and public bathrooms. D、They provide visitors with the chance to see animals.(3)、In which column would the text probably be found?A、Education. B、Destination. C、Environment. D、Entertainment. -
5、 听下面一段独白,回答问题。(1)、Who is the speaker talking to?A、Office clerks. B、Medical researchers. C、Students.(2)、Where was the research carried out?A、In Africa. B、In theU. S. C、In theU. K.(3)、How many people watched TV for more than four hours in the study?A、About 1,200. B、About 2,400. C、About 3,600.(4)、What advice does the speaker give in the end?A、Getting regular medical check-ups. B、Taking part in the research. C、Taking exercise.
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6、 听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What does Melissa think of her last job?A、It's interesting. B、It's relaxing. C、It's stressful.(2)、How long did Melissa stay at the seaside?A、One week. B、One month. C、Three months.(3)、What does Melissa like to do best?A、Make coffee. B、Plant flowers. C、Take a trip.(4)、What does Melissa plan to do?A、Get a haircut. B、Get a job. C、Visit the man.
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7、 听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What do we know about Pansy?A、She couldn't get through to her mother. B、Her cell phone didn't work. C、She finished her homework.(2)、What does Pansy ask her father to get for her grandmother?A、Chocolate. B、Cakes. C、Grapes.(3)、Where is Pansy's father going now?A、A shopping mall. B、His wife's office. C、His mother's home.
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8、 听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What is Sophia doing?A、Taking a class. B、Asking for advice. C、Providing instructions.(2)、What is the man?A、A student. B、A tour guide. C、A teacher.
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9、 听下面一段对话,回答问题。(1)、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Husband and wife. B、Manager and clerk. C、Father and daughter.(2)、What will the man do next?A、Complete a project. B、Attend a meeting. C、Take a bath.
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10、 When does Gregory usually get off work?A、5:30 p. m. B、6:30 p. m. C、8:30 p. m.
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11、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A bathroom. B、A soap dish. C、Clothes.
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12、 How does the woman sound?A、Pleased. B、Humorous. C、Surprised.
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13、 What does the woman suggest doing?A、Entering a contest. B、Watching TV. C、Having a meal.
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14、 What subject is the girl good at?A、Physics. B、Chemistry. C、Chinese.
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15、 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。
When I was young, we lived in a small town. Everyone knew Roy as he was a top student in the town. He was of my age, but he lost his parents in an accident at the age of 8. So he lived alone and delivered newspapers to support himself and his education.
Every time he delivered newspapers to our home, he wore a broad smile on his face and greeted my mom gently. My mom was greatly surprised when she knew his daily routine. He got up every morning by 5 o'clock and walked 5 kilometers from where he lived to the newspaper office to collect the newspapers. By 6:00, he carried 50 pieces of newspapers—more than 5 kilograms and walked 3 kilometers back. After sending the newspapers, he rushed another 3 kilometers home to cook a simple breakfast before hurrying to school.
This morning, seeing he left hurriedly in a strong wind, my mom and I decided to do something for him. After school, I waited for him at the school gate and told him that my mom would like to invite him to our home. When he asked why, I replied, "You will know soon!" Thinking for a short while, he followed me to my home nearby. It was possible that he assumed my mom would continue to subscribe to the newspaper.
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。
My mom stood at the door, waiting for us.
Seeing the bike in front of him, he couldn't hold back his tears.
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16、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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17、 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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18、 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 -
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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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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。
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.