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1、阅读理解
As a teenager in the 1990s, Melissa Blake was interested in fashion. Unfortunately, fashion wasn't much interested in her. Blake, who has a genetic bone and muscle disorder and stands a little under 4 feet tall, couldn't find jeans or dresses in her size. Paging through magazines, she didn't see a single person like her. "That would have been a game changer for me," says Blake, who had 26 surgeries before age 17 to treat her Freeman-Sheldon syndrome.
So far, Blake, 39, has spent her adult life trying to make up for that. She is a disability-rights activist as well as a freelance (自由职业的) writer whose works have appeared in The New York Times and Clamour, but she gained a national following in 2019 after clapping back at people who made ugly comments about her online.
Blake posted a new selfie (自拍)every day. "Some selfies were serious, like the ones where I talked about disabilities or, how I was feeling on not-so-good days. Some were fun and silly, but each was a celebration, and each carried a message. However, some people said that I should be banned from posting photos of myself because I'm too ugly. I feel like every time I post a selfie or share something about my life as a disabled woman, it is a representation to fight that," Blake told WBUR.
Her fans went wild, calling Blake a goddess and a powerful woman. Among her fans is Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams, which displays fashion for people with disabilities. Last fall, Scheier asked Blake to be one of the event's 24 models because of her support of the welfare of the disabled.
"It was a little scary," Blake says of modeling. But she's glad she took the challenge. "When disabled people are included, it sends a message that we should get a seat at the table in all aspects of life."
(1)、What can be inferred from the 1st paragraph?A、Melissa Blake was a game designer. B、Melissa Blake was interested in games. C、Melissa Blake was too tall to find suitable clothes. D、Melissa Blake's fashion dream was affected by her disability.(2)、Why did Melissa Blake post selfies every day?A、To show off her fashion sense. B、To gain a national following. C、To become a model for Runway of Dreams. D、To fight against ugly comments about her appearance.(3)、Why was Melissa Blake asked to be a model for Runway of Dreams?A、Because she is a fashion icon. B、Because she is the founder of the event. C、Because she is a disability-rights activist. D、Because she is a professional writer.(4)、Which of the following best matches the article?A、Courage can break down obstacles. B、A friend in need is a friend indeed. C、Practice makes perfect. D、It is never too old to learn. -
2、阅读理解
The Mysterious World of Deep-Sea Creatures
The deep sea remains one of the least explored and understood environments on our planet. Lying below the sunlit upper layers of the ocean, the deep sea is a region of permanent darkness, freezing temperatures, and massive pressure. Yet, life thrives (茁壮成长) here in some of the most astonishing ways.
* The Black Dragonfish *
Residing at dephs of up to 2,000 meters, the black dragonfish is a predator (捕食者) with a thin and long body and sharp teeth. What makes it unique is its ability to produce its own light, a phenomenon known as bioluminescence. This helps it attract prey(猎物) and communicate with potential mates.
* The Giant Squid *
Long a stuff of legends and tales, the giant squid, which occasionally attacks whales, can reach lengths of up to 43 feet. Its massive eyes, the size of dinner plates, allow it to detect weak light in the deep dark waters. Encounters with this enormous creature are rare, and much of its life remains unknown.
* Tube Worms at Hydrothermal Vents *
In the depths of the ocean, hydrothermal vents (热液喷口) shoot superheated water packed with minerals. Around these vents, communities of tube worms thrive, reaching lengths of up to 2 meters. They possess no mouth or digestive system; instead, bacteria inside them process the minerals from the vents to produce energy.
Modern technology has enabled humans to explore deeper into the ocean than ever before. Using remotely operated vehicles and deep-sea submersibles (潜水器), scientists can now study these creatures in their natural habitats, uncovering secrets that could hold the key to understanding life's adaptability.
(1)、What ability is unique to the black dragonfish?A、Generating light for itself. B、Attracting and capturing prey. C、Discovering light in the deep water. D、Communicating with other creatures.(2)、Which creature relies on internal bacteria for energy?A、The black dragonfish. B、The tube worm. C、The giant squid. D、The whale.(3)、Where is this text probably taken from?A、A short story. B、An experimental report. C、A travel guide. D、A natural science magazine. -
3、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What is an advantage of learning idioms according to the speaker?A、It can make you sound like a native speaker. B、It can improve your English test scores. C、It can increase your knowledge about animals.(2)、 Which idiom means being patient?A、Nest egg. B、Dog days. C、Hold your horse.(3)、What day is it today?A、Sunday. B、Saturday. C、Friday.(4)、What will the speaker talk about next week?A、Colors. B、Animals. C、Food.
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4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does Jody probably do on Friday afternoons?A、She does the cleaning. B、She has a meeting. C、She does her homework in the library.(2)、What is the boy's attitude toward the classes in senior high school?A、Annoyed. B、Excited. C、Worried.(3)、 How many classes does the boy have every day now?A、Three. B、Five. C、Eight.(4)、 Which club will the boy join after going to senior high school?A、A tennis club. B、A science club. C、A basketball club.
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5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What competition did Eric enter last year?A、Biology. B、Chemistry. C、Math.(2)、 What do we know about Mr. Geller?A、He is an organizer of the competition. B、He will come back to school next Wednesday. C、He is a chemistry teacher.(3)、What will Eric do next?A、Prepare for a match. B、Meet his classmates. C、Go to the city center.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the weather probably like now?A、Hot. B、Warm. C、Cold.(2)、What should Bill do after the party?A、Do the washing. B、Go camping. C、Go shopping.
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7、听材料,回答问题。(1)、What happened to Angie?A、She was absent from school. B、She was hit by a car. C、She was ill.(2)、What will Suzie do first?A、Go to the hospital. B、Finish her homework. C、Take part in a competition.
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8、 What time does the Chinese exam start?A、At 8:40 a.m. B、At 8:50 a.m. C、At 9:00 a.m.
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9、 How many dishes does the man order?A、Two. B、Three. C、Five.
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10、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Co-workers. B、Husband and wife. C、Saleswoman and customer.
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11、 When will the plane take off?A、At 9:00 a.m. B、At 10:00 a.m. C、At 11:00 a.m.
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12、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At home. B、At school. C、In a clothing store.
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13、 阅读理解
A UK charity has helped rescue two baby orangutans (猩猩) who were found by the police in West Borneo caged and ready to be sold through social media to illegal buyers. A man was arrested for the illegal deals of wildlife both directly and by using online social media sites. The two orangutans, a one-year-old male and an eight-month-old female, who were discovered in tiny cages are now in the care of International Animal Rescue (IAR) at its centre in Ketapang, Borneo.
A spokeswoman for the charity based in Uckfield, East Sussex, said,"The general condition of the two orangutans is fair, although both are in the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help. One of them is rocking back and forth—this is an abnormal behaviour presented by animals in extremely stressful conditions."
David Muhammad, head of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, said the orangutans were captured by a hunter in Sintang, Indonesia, and collected by the arrested man who was selling them for about £175. Orangutans in Borneo have experienced rapid declines of up to 60% in the last 50 years, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Bornean orangutan is now declared "critically endangered" as forests shrink. The two new arrivals bring the total number of orangutans in IAR's centre in Ketapang to 111.
Karmele Llano Sanchez, programme director of IAR Indonesia, said, "Having such a large number of orangutans undergoing rehabilitation(康复), with more having to be rescued, makes it harder and harder to find safe places where we can release them. If we do not address the root cause of the problem, we will never stop the decline of orangutans in the wild."
(1)、What can we know about the two baby orangutans from paragraph 1?A、A charity was the first to find them. B、The police caged them for safety. C、They are actually baby twins. D、They are being well looked after.(2)、Why is one of the two baby orangutans rocking back and forth?A、It is cheering at its winning freedom again. B、It is celebrating its good health condition. C、Extreme stress tends to make it rock repeatedly. D、It shows that they need immediate medical care.(3)、What causes Bornean orangutans endangered according to paragraph 3?A、Illegal hunting. B、Decreasing forests. C、Wildlife trade. D、Forest conservation.(4)、What may be the root cause of the decline of orangutans in the wild?A、Orangutans have no more safe place to live in. B、A number of orangutans have not been set free. C、Lots of orangutans are waiting for urgent rescue. D、The decline of orangutans is clearly unavoidable. -
14、 语法填空
The beautiful Li River attracts (million) of domestic and foreign visitors each year. However, a report said the water had been seriously polluted and that some actions had been taken to deal with it.
Water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists, many offrequently threw garbage into the river. Many tour boats contributedthe problem, too. The local population rose(rapid),as well asnumber of commercial and industrial enterprises. Water pollution levels increased, with more household and commercial waste(end) up in the river. To feed more people, more chemicals(use) to increase crop(product). These chemicals led to severe water quality issues, causing a decrease in the number of fish species.
Local officials were(concern) that the pollution was damaging the natural environment. Finally, a series of urgent steps were taken (restore) the river's original beauty. With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will come back soon.
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15、 The vase fell off the table, (break) into pieces.
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16、 The young woman (fine) by the policeman was rude and proud.
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17、 I gave the radio a thorough(inspect) before buying it.
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18、 You must obey the (regular) of the game.
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19、 Most people have come to accept the need for (conserve) of natural resources.
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20、 The hot dog did not (origin) in the United States, but in Germany.