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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。
STEM Competitions for Students
NSTA ExploraVision
Are you interested in what the future holds? Consider Explora Vision's STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics)competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and assess the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision.
Grades: 7th-9th and 10th-12th
Competition Type: Regional and national
eCyberMission
You can participate in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is a web-based con test in which participants — working in teams of two to four students —use science, math and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000.
Grades:9th
Competition Type: Regional, state and national
TEAMS Competition
Held annually, TEAMS invites students to use their engineering talent to contribute to the community. Working in groups of two to four students, participants complete real-life engineering challenges. The competition includes multiple-choice questions, an essay and a design-build component.
Grades: 9th-12th
Competition Type: State and national
The Conrad Challenge
In this challenge, participants work in teams of two to five students to develop products or services in response to key issues facing people around the world. The Conrad Challenge empowers students to take control of their learning and apply it to real-life situations. Winners are eligible(有资格的)for scholarships, patent assistance and aid in creating companies.
Grades: 9th-12th
Competition Type: International
(1)、What does NSTA Explora Vision's STEM competition focus on?A、Engineering innovation. B、Students' paper writing skills. C、New technology shaping the future. D、Students' ability in web page design.(2)、What do the four STEM competitions have in common?A、Winners will get a big cash prize. B、They are all national competitions. C、Participants are required to work in teams. D、Participants must solve real-life problems.(3)、Which competition involves foreign students?A、NSTA ExploraVision. B、eCvberMission. C、TEAMS Competition. D、The Conrad Challenge. -
2、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。
Dad's Outer-Space Sweater
Grandma knitted Dad a sweater for his birthday. It was PURPLE, the glow-in-the-dark purple! Even crayon purple couldn't compete. Dad loved it, claiming it was his favorite sweater. But I found it embarrassing as he wore it all the time: walking the dog; shopping for groceries and-worst of all-coming to my school events.
During a visit to our local farm, Dad tore his sleeve on a fence. When l pointed out that it was ripped, he said he would just wear it around the house. The hole got bigger and one night, at dinner, the thread became a table guest, Dad forked it up with spaghetti (通心粉)and lifted it to his. mouth.
"Look out, Dad!" I shouted, "You're about to take a bite of your sweater."
Dad laughed, put his fork down and sighed, "The sweater might be beyond saving now." The next day, Mom and I repurposed the sweater on a Halloween scarecrow and put it in our front yard. When our neighbor dropped by to give us some used tennis balls "for our cat, she gave her thumbs-up at our idea. But the sweater got rained on, and leaves stuck to it. Birds pulled the yarn ( 毛线) . Dad finally removed it and was about to throw it away. He stood there long, looking sad. It made me sad too. I thought about the day he got it, the day he tore it, and all those days he wore it, Then I thought of the day he almost ate it.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: And that gave me an idea for the school year's art show.
Paragraph 2: My Spaghetti and Meatballs, Outer-Space Style stood out in the art show.
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3、假定你是李华,正在美国交流学习。你上周于3月28号在亚马逊网站上购买了一件夹克衫(order number: 2403285264),到货后发现有瑕疵。请你给网站客服人员写一封邮件,申请解决售后问题。内容包括:1.说明问题;2.提出解决方案。
注意:
1.字数为80字左右;
2.可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear Customer Service,
Sincerely Yours,
Li Hua
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4、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。
Porcelain(瓷器)is a material made from well-chosen porcelain clay through a series of technological (process)like mixing, molding, drying and firing. Although porcelain developed from pottery, it is superior in both practical .artistic terms. Perhaps that is it gradually replaced pottery in history.
The (early) porcelain, commonly called "primitive porcelain", appeared during the Shang Dynasty, But the first porcelain in real sense was not produced until the Eastern Han Dynasty. Later with the processing techniques (mature)all the way, famous kilns(窑), including what are known as the "Five. Great Kilns", emerged quantity during the Song Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, Jingdezhen, the Capital of Porcelain, produced blue and white porcelain which later became the (represent)of porcelain. Porcelain of the Qing Dynasty is classical, graceful, delicate and splendid, thus becoming superb goods popular at home and abroad.
Porcelain is the creative fruit of working people of ancient China. Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, porcelain (export)worldwide. It promotes economic and cultural exchange between China and the outside world, and (dramatic)influences he traditional culture and lifestyle of people from other countries.
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5、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白处的最佳选项。
Ever since we were together, my wife has known about a magical place called Lincoln City, a modest beach town on the central-Oregon1 . But for me, it holds a Shangri-La-like myth. Lincoln City is where I spent one2 week each year as a boy,3 the rough beaches for beautiful pebbles, fishing off the local pier, and4 matches outside my aunt's beach house. These are5 my happiest childhood memories.
So, it was with great6 that, not long after marrying, I took my wife to visit the "Best Place" in the world. For me, it was every bit as7 as I remember. For her, no so much. She couldn't8 the fishy smell as well as the chilly wind: Ever since, she has considered Lincoln City my unexplainable 9 with no basis in reality.
In most cases, our assessments of a place or experience seldom differ. In this case, our wildly10 , perceptions of Lincoln City can be11 . by one of the strangest and most powerful feelings that humans12 : nostalgia(怀旧). Psychologists have defined nostalgia as a self-conscious, 13 but dominantly positive experience, a defense response to unhappiness and a relief from a negative mood. Maybe that is why on a windy14 day, the kind that would normally make me15 . a fishy smell will bring me the mixed feelings that my wife couldn't share.
(1)A 、 plain B 、 forest C 、 coast D 、 desert(2)A 、 chained B 、 compared C 、 Crowded D 、 contented(3)A 、 combing B 、 marking C 、 piling D 、 cleaning(4)A 、 putting out B 、 throwing away C 、 playing with D 、 trading for(5)A 、 tightly B 、 literally C 、 slightly D 、 noisily(6)A 、 greed B 、 expectation C 、 envy D 、 guilt(7)A 、 practical B 、 charming C 、 modern D 、 mysterious(8)A 、 oppose B 、 adopt C 、 encounter D 、 stand(9)A 、 affection B 、 crisis C 、 touch D 、 respect(10)A 、 same B 、 varied C 、 stubborn D 、 objective(11)A 、 instructed B 、 explained C 、 prevented D 、 judged(12)A 、 abandon B 、 occupy C 、 lack D 、 possess(13)A 、 bittersweet B 、 breath-taking C 、 awe-inspiring D 、 carefree(14)A 、 sunny B 、 foggy C 、 misty D 、 freezing(15)A 、 tolerate B 、 relax C 、 complain D 、 enjoy -
6、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。
How to Have a Better Conversation on Social Media
You're not alone if you find social media to be both a space for staying informed and a space full of hate and disagreement. These days, that is the landscape we log into and struggle in..
Don't voice opinions on everything
Too much information is like an "Everything Storm" for us to absorb .and respond. Thus, it's OK and normal that there are some topics we know more about and others we, know almost nothing about,. By focusing on just one or two topics and leaning on our own personal experience, rather, than .unclear references online, we can escape the storm or at least grab an umbrella as it strikes.
Find a place to fully express ourselves
. However, sometimes our thoughts are too messy or complicated to cypress. in a bite-size package. Move to modes of communication that allow us to fully express ourselves without limits. Talking on the phone or in person may not always be possible. Try taking conversations to direct messages.
Stop competing for "likes".
The internet has become an arena(竞技场), where we all compete for "likes". We use emojis to cheer and boo(发出声). Often the supposed winner of a debate is who gets the most "likes." This can be entertaining, yet it blocks the forming of genuine connections with people.. Find a place far away from the audience, where we are not judged and scored instantly for what we say.
Accept differences
It's sad but true: many of us act differently online than we would in real life, and often see anyone who disagrees as a "troll"(网络怪物). . Remember we're speaking with someone whose feelings and experiences have shaped their opinions. Approach people online with compassion, and we're on the way to opening doors to new understandings
A. Exit the battlefield
B. Remove this word from our vocabulary
C. It is wise to limit our comments to the former
D. Many social platforms enforce strict word limits
E. Luckily, we can still survive with some strategies
F. Briefing your message in a reply will get you more connections
G. Our online feelings can be described as "'entertaining" and "connecting"
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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。
Deep below the ground, radioactive elements break up water molecules(分子), producing substances that can fuel subsurface life. This process, known as radiolysis(辐射分解),has supported bacteria in tiny cracks filled with water on Earth for millions to billions of years. Now a study published in Astrobiology shows that radiolysis may have supported life in the Martian subsurface.
Dust storms, rays in the universe and solar winds ruin the Red Planet's surface. But below, some life might find shelter. "The best survival habitat on Mars is the subsurface," said Jesse Tarnas, a planetary scientist at NASA, Examining the Martian underground could help scientists learn whether life existed there. And the best subsurface samples available today are Martian meteorites(陨石) that have crash-landed on Earth.
Tarnas and his colleague looked at the minerals on the Martian surface and how many radioactive elements there were, using satellite and rover data, They used computers to simulate(模拟) radiolysis to see how efficiently the process would have generated life-supporting hydrogen gas and other chemical substances. They reported that if water was present, radiolysis could have supported life for billions of years and perhaps still could today.
Scientists had previously studied Mars radiolysis, but this marked the first estimate using Martian rocks to see how habitable Mars underground might be. Tarnas and his colleagues also evaluated the potential richness of life in Martian underground.They found that up to a million bacteria could exist.in just one kilogram of rock, The most habitable seemed to be the southern highlands of Mars, which is the most ancient area on Mars, according to Tarnas.
"Underground life would require water and it remains unknown if groundwater exists on the planet," says Lujendra Ojha, a planetary scientist at Rutgers University. Determining whether the Martian, subsurface contains water. will be an important next step, but this investigation helps to motivate that search, Ojha says, "Where there is groundwater, there could be life."
(1)、What does radiolysis refer to according to the passage?!A、The formation of water deep underground. B、The breakdown of rocks in the Earth's core. C、The production of energy from radioactive elements. D、The process of radioactive elements splitting water molecule(2)、 How did Tarnas and his colleague carry out their research?A、By simulating with collected data. B、By comparing original data. C、By engaging in a Martian field research. D、By conducting a survey.(3)、Which can be inferred from the last 2 paragraphs?A、Tarnas is the first to study Mars radiolysis B、The presence of groundwater is key to the findings. C、Ojha questions that underground life exists on Mars. D、The southern highlands of Mars was home to millions of bacteria.(4)、What is the research mainly about?A、The reason for no life on the Martian surface. B、The data source for the study of Martian habitability. C、The possibility of Mars sustaining life through radiolysis. D、The richness of radioactive elements below the Martian surface. -
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。
I am asked repeatedly why anyone would want to keep an "'ugly" building or a building that is dirty and clearly in need of work, I guess you could say we preservationists (文物保护者)look at buildings through a different angle - an angle that can see the swan in the ugly duck the story in the simple lines, and the book behind the cover.
The Queen Emma Building is remembered by many as one of the ugliest buildings in town. Yet the angle from which a preservationist views the building is that it is uniquely constructed with an artistical sun shield to block the sunlight, a decorative wall designers used concrete bricks to form. Unfortunately, it was removed in 20il, making the building one of many contemporary buildings in town.
Other times, when a beautiful site is replaced by a "horrible" building, people hate it and can't get over their anger, even when that: "horrible" building becomes an important part of our story. This is particularly true in San Francisco with many Victorian buildings, which are many preservationists' favorite. Yes, it was a tragedy, that many Victorian buildings got torn down several decades ago, but those losses also tell another important story. It tells the story of the1950s and 1960s when there was hope for a more equal society with in expensive housing for the working class. Should that history be wiped from our memories?
Preservation is not just about keeping pretty, well-kept buildings, but about holding on to parts of our history - not just the history of huge events, but the story of how everyone used to go to a certain corner market. Our history cannot be told only in buildings that meet someone's criteria of beauty, sometimes our history is, painful, but no less important.
(1)、Which section might the passage come from?A、Opinion and Views. B、Health and Wellbeing C、Space and Exploration. D、Business and Finance.(2)、How does the author feel about removing the sun shield of the Queen Emma Building?A、It's incredible. B、It's regrettable. C、It's inspiring D、It's entertaining.(3)、Why were many Victorian buildings in San Francisco torn down?A、To wipe the history of the Victorian era. B、To make land available for cheap housing. C、To ease the deep anger of the working class. D、To revive the architecture of the Victorian era.(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?A、To analyze the role of preservationists. B、To introduce buildings with historical value. C、To explain why architects make ugly buildings D、To stress the significance of preserving "ugly" buildings. -
9、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。
Despite extreme cold, cruel ice and being brushed off as mad, Slovenian Davo kamicar became the first person to ski non-stop down Mount Everest. After a dramatic fall over almost sheer cliffs of snow, stones and ice, 38-year-old Kamicar returned to his base camp after five hours of skiing. "I feel only absolute happiness and absolute tiredness," he said.
Due to the severe weather conditions, Kamicar flung himself back down the mountain as soon as he reached the top rather than have a rest as planned At one point, he had to speed overstretches of ice that collapsed and broke underneath him and could have sent him falling into the deep crevasses(裂缝) that dot the mountain.
The descent (下落) had been widely regarded as extremely dangerous. The Darwin Awards website, known for documenting foolhardy deaths, urged people to log on to their website and "keep your eyes peeled for a live Darwin Award". However, the only body to make the news was the corpse (尸体)of an unknown mountaineer which Kamicar zipped past as he descended one of an estimated 120 corpses, thought to litter the slopes." This mountain is always full of surprises. Seeing a dead man out there was still a shocking experience," he said.
Thanks to strategically placed cameras on the mountain and one attached to his safety helmet hundreds of thousands of people witnessed the process online, which was one of the record highs ever of more than 650,000 hits. The website was once jammed as people tried to access the site.
A previous failed attempt had already cost Kamicar two fingers when he got frostbite as a fierce storm hit the peak. Coming from a skiing family and had his first Himalayan skiing expedition in 1989, he has been ever since tireless in raising funds and sponsorship for more expeditions, with Everest as the permanent goal.
(1)、 How did Davo Kamicar make history?A、By skiing down Mount Everest without rest. B、By attracting the largest number of online audience. C、By descending Mount Everest within the shortest time ever. D、By becoming the first to film his descent down Mount Everest.(2)、 What does the underlived word foolhardy in paragraph 3 mean?A、Daring but thoughtless. B、Natural but tragic. C、Peaceful and lonely. D Slow and heartbreaking(3)、What was the most dangerous during Kamicar's descent?A、His heavy falling off a sheer cliff. B、The sudden appearance of other climbers. C、The unexpected collapse of an icy hillside. D、The sight of 120 corpses littering the slopes.(4)、Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A、Darwin Award for Survivors B、Body of Mountaineer Found on Everest C、Mad Man Skis down Everest D、Extreme Sports Hero Slides to a Record -
10、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。
Since 1912, The Nederlander Organization has continued the tradition pf operating historic theatres, producing and presenting the best theatrical and concert events. The following are a few of its Broadway, theatres.
GERSHWIN THEATRE: 222 W SIST ST,NEW YORK, NY 10019
Home of the Broadway smash-hit musical Wicked, Gershwin Theatre was named in honor of one of America's greatest composers, George Gershwin. The theatre's circular hall was designed to display the names and photographs of Broadway's own "Theater Hall of Fame, Opened in 1972 with 1,900 seats, it is one of the Nederlander Organization's. nine Broadway theatres.
DURHAMPERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 123 VVIAN STREET, DURHAM, NC 27701
Since its opening in 2008, DPAC has become the center for entertainment in North Carolina With 2,700 scats, DPAC truly has "something for everyone," and hosts more' than 200performances yearly. DPAC welcomes all guests and events in an open, friendly, and respectful setting. It stands committed against all forms of discrimination.
DOLBY THEATRE:6801 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOCD, CALIFORNIA 90028
Dolby Theatre, built in 2001, delivers the most natural, lifelike sensory experience with the latest innovations in "Dolby entertainment technology," including: DolbyAtmosTM, a breakthrough audio technology: Its cutting edge technologies attract, many world's biggest movie premieres, notable television awards events, and, performances. With 3,400 seats, it is one of two Broadway theatres in Los Angeles.
WINTER GARDEN THEATRE: 1634 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10019
The playhouse occupies the second American Horse Exchange, built by William K. Vanderbilt in 1896, when Longacre (now Times Square) was the center of the horse and carriage trade, By 1911, it had been rented out, as horses had given way to automobiles. The Winter Garden was converted into a theatre in 1911. It served as a movie house from 1928 to1933 when Warner Brothers rented it, Winter Garden Theatre. has l,600 seats and is one of Broadway theatres, The sound of music: the classic musical is now playing, at the Winter Garden Theatre.
(1)、Which theatre enjoys the longest history?A、Gershwin Theatre. B、Winter Garden Theatre. C、Dolby Theatre. D、Durham Performing Arts Centre.(2)、 According to the passage, what makes Dolby Theatre unique among the faun theaters?A、Realistic sound effects. B、Numerous performances C、Hall of Fame. D、Disapproval of discrimination.(3)、 If one is in New York city, which event could he go to?A、Big movie premiers. B、A musical about Gershwin. C、A timeless musical. D、Television awards. -
11、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 When did Britt want to build a website originally?A、After university. B、At university. C、At high school.(2)、Why did Britt change the name of her website?A、The original name wasn't suitable. B、She wanted to include other games. C、The website wasn't successful at first.(3)、What can we learn about the content of the website?A、It's wide-ranging. B、It's old-fashioned. C、It's student-targeted.(4)、What is the main focus of the website?A、Make-up and fashion. B、Computer games. C、Team sports.
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12、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the job about?A、Guest reception. B、Hotel decoration. C、Building construction.(2)、How long will it take to finish the job?A、Five days: B、Four days. C、Three days.(3)、 Who will tell the client about the update?A、Richard. B、The man. C、The woman.(4)、Why does the woman want the job to go smoothly?A、To attract more workers. B、To get more job opportunities. C、To shorten the working period.
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13、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does Grace need Jack to do?A、Fix the copy machine. B、Attend a staff meeting. C、Print some documents.(2)、 What do we know about the copy machine?A、It is under repair. B、It.is in poor condition. C、It has broken down three times(3)、Where is Jack heading next?A、A branch office. B、A copy shop. C、A repair shop.
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14、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman shopping for?A、Envelopes. B、A camera. C、Art supplies.(2)、What additional service does the man mention?A、Photo printing. B、Online purchasing. C、In-store mailing.
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15、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、Making an outing plan. B、Entertaining some friends. C、Working on a car.(2)、What does the woman ask the man to do?A、Ignore their guests. B、Invite Frank to join them. C、Cancel his plan to meet Frank,
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16、What is the man doing?A、Offering a favor. B、Serving a customer C、Showing the way.
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17、 How does the man feel now?A、Excited. B、Regretful. C、Refreshed.
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18、 Where does the conversation take place?A、At a workshop. B、At a supermarket. C、At home.
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19、Why hasn't the woman seen the man for a long time?A、He went traveling. B、He moved to Glasgow. C、He was ill.
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20、 When will the woman meet the staff manager?A、At 9:30. B、At 11:00. C、At12:40.