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1、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At school. B、At home. C、In a restaurant.
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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。
I stood in the restaurant kitchen, my eyes wide, arms hanging awkwardly, ready to work but unsure of what to do. "You will be trained first," my manager Aaron said, "and do remember to check every detail!" With these words, he walked away.
A workmate threw me a dish brush and said, "Let's get started." He introduced me to the basics of washing dishes and demonstrated the process. This was the beginning of my part-time job, a new stage where I was both eager to learn and anxious about the challenges ahead.
On a Friday night, Aaron swiftly entered the kitchen. "Who has just bused (收拾) the back right table?" he shouted, his voice sharp with urgency. My hands, slippery with bubbles from the bowl I was washing, nearly let it slip through my fingers. I wanted to say I was guilty, but Aaron's cold stare didn't promise a happy reward for the guy who admitted. Finally, a mix of fear and my own conscience pushed the response out of my mouth.
"I did, Aaron."
"What were you thinking? Get back out here and look at what you missed!" His words forced me forward. I grabbed a rag (抹布) and followed him out to table twenty-two. As we made our way through the restaurant, he said something about rags, but I didn't hear clearly with other conversations going on around us.
I quickly realized the true issue was the mess beneath the table. A nearly full cup of beer had tipped over, creating a small lake on the floor. It was a significant mistake on my part. "Take care of it!" Aaron tuned and stormed off to the front of the restaurant.
I dropped down to clean up the beer. That was when another problem occurred. I had brought only one rag. One already wet rag. It did nothing but increase the size of the lake. "More rags," I thought. Immediately, I rushed into the kitchen and hurriedly grabbed five dry rags, hoping Aaron wouldn't notice my brief absence.
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I had just rushed out when I found Aaron standing in my way.
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After cleaning up the mess, I reflected on Aaron's words.
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3、 假定你是李华,你负责的小组项目"Surveying Students' English Novel Reading" 在学校项目评比中获奖,现受校英语俱乐部邀请作该项目的介绍。请用英语写一篇发言稿,内容包括:1. 实施过程;2. 组员感受。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear English Club members,
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Thank you.
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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。
Tang Yan gave up a promising career in 1992 to save an almost lost art—that of "Beijing silk figurine" (北京绢人) . In 1997, she established a studio with five other enthusiasts. Then they spent entire year making several figurines, only to find there was no market for their products.
"A figurine could cost (basic) the annual salary of many people at the time due to precious materials and complicated handicraft techniques. " Tang said. "Many potential customers were amazed by the beauty of our products, but their price (drive) them away."
The first failure taught Tang they needed: finding ways to reduce production costs. She made many creative and bold (adaptation) to the traditional figurines, like using machines to paint the clothes. These measures cut the price to less than a tenth of the (origin) one. However, (lend) the dolls a sense of delicacy and craftsmanship, she preserved several handmade processes for hair and makeup.
After decades of whole-hearted devotion the craft, Tang now runs her own Beijing figurine product brand Tang Wawa. "Girls in China need their own dolls. When I was little, dolls (call) yangwawa, meaning Western dolls." Tang continued. "I wanted to create dolls (bear) a cultural connection to Chinese people, figurines with a rich historical implication. "
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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。
Kwane Stewart, a devoted vet (兽医) in San Diego, had reached a point of burnout in his career. The animal 1 where he worked was full of abandoned pets as people 2 to deal with the ongoing economic decline. In those days, animals would be euthanized (安乐死) if they weren't 3 in seven days. The cruel reality deeply troubled Stewart, even leading him to consider 4 his profession.
One fateful day, outside a convenience store, he 5 a homeless man with a dog suffering from a visible skin issue. The man, 6 for a solution, shared his dog's suffering. Stewart examined the dog and then 7 some medicine to him. In tears, the man thanked Stewart, saying "Thank you for not 8 me". The very words served as a wakeup call to Steward and inspired his next 9 .
Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time, determined to 10 on his own. Over a nine-year period, he provided 11 medical care for over 1,000 homeless people and their pets and in 2020, he created a nonprofit organization Project Street Vet.
For Stewart, the most rewarding aspect of his work lies in the one-on-one 12 with the homeless. By 13 helping their cherished companion, Stewart helps 14 their faith in humanity. Their gratitude fuels him to continue his mission, offering 15 to those facing awful circumstances.
(1)A 、 shop B 、 shelter C 、 lab D 、 farm(2)A 、 struggled B 、 managed C 、 intended D 、 hesitated(3)A 、 trained B 、 examined C 、 adopted D 、 selected(4)A 、 assessing B 、 advancing C 、 delaying D 、 quitting(5)A 、 mentioned B 、 interviewed C 、 recognized D 、 encountered(6)A 、 regretful B 、 desperate C 、 grateful D 、 responsible(7)A 、 delivered B 、 sold C 、 offered D 、 returned(8)A 、 ignoring B 、 hurting C 、 blaming D 、 bothering(9)A 、 game B 、 chapter C 、 firm D 、 research(10)A 、 have a try B 、 keep a balance C 、 make a difference D 、 set an example(11)A 、 free B 、 safe C 、 expensive D 、 private(12)A 、 decisions B 、 connections C 、 discussions D 、 competitions(13)A 、 slightly B 、 hardly C 、 simply D 、 generally(14)A 、 celebrate B 、 follow C 、 test D 、 restore(15)A 、 hope B 、 freedom C 、 pride D 、 respect -
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。
I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can't get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模仿). In time, they are terrified of getting things wrong and risking failure. Creativity is no longer advocated and is even viewed as a soft skill, or even a weakness.
However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers' thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities.
It's just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance.
So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave? Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. There is no right way to live a life. Secondly, let's encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn't mean they shouldn't ask questions; rather, they should ask even more.
Young people need reminding that their stories haven't been written. They need opportunities to try new things. They need permission to keep asking "what else is possible?" because anything is.
A. But in schools, it is different.
B. Being creative isn't a magical skill.
C. It allows us to understand their feelings better.
D. They know it is a safe way to get good grades.
E. The main problem is how to keep those creative juices flowing.
F. Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions.
G. The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities.
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7、 阅读理解
When instant cake mixes first appeared in the 1950s, American housewives were doubtful. These mixes, promising easy cake-baking, felt too easy. The manufacturers discovered that requiring the addition of an egg in the baking process was just enough to make the housewives happy with their work. The greater sense of effort gained from a little extra labor is believed to have been essential to the later success of the cake mix.
This reflects the IKEA effect (宜家效应), which is identified by psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues, suggesting we place greater value on things we have worked to create. They conducted four studies in which they asked participants to fold paper cranes and frogs, assemble IKEA boxes, and build sets of Legos. They then asked the builders to bid (出价) for their creations, and compared the prices with bids from people who hadn't built them. The builders consistently outbid the non-builders.
Interestingly, the IKEA effect works even when people have no opportunity to fully personalize their creations. While most participants' folding skills left much to be desired, they loved their imperfectly personalized products all the more. Builders valued their wrinkled crane-like creations nearly five times as much as non-builders. Beauty, it seems, is in the eye of the builder.
Today, as cities are suffering from severe housing crises, the IKEA effect can give us insight into the well-being benefits of a self-building approach to housing development. Projects like WikiHouse and the "half-a-house" approach pioneered by Alejandro Aravena's architecture company Elemental are working to make housing more affordable and sustainable by making it easier for people to build and personalize their own homes.
"The moment people are involved with their built environment, they have a totally different relationship to it," WikiHouse co-founder Alastair Parvin explained. "When the roof starts leaking or a door starts creaking, they have the power to fix it themselves."
(1)、What brought customers the joy of cake-baking according to paragraph 1?A、A better taste. B、An easy approach. C、A detailed recipe. D、An additional effort.(2)、What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply?A、Creations are based on skills. B、Extra labor increases perceived value. C、Beauty is found through contrast. D、Strict management brings good quality.(3)、What is Alastair Parvin's attitude towards public involvement in housing?A、Critical. B、Objective. C、Doubtful. D、Supportive.(4)、What's the purpose of this text?A、To promote a brand. B、To make a proposal. C、To explain a concept. D、To introduce a study. -
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Five times stronger than steel, spider silk's unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks—and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. Now, a Japanese startup, Spiber, has begun to change the textile industry with this remarkable material.
The company started by making a substitute in the lab that is similar to spider silk in structure. After studying thousands of different spider species and other silk-producing life forms, Spiber successfully produced an alternative to spider silk. This breakthrough was achieved by fermenting (发酵) a mixture of water, sugar, and nutrients with special microbes to produce protein polymers (聚合物). These polymers are then made into fibers, paving the way for a range of innovative fabrics.
However, shifting from lab to practical application presented challenges. In 2015, Spiber partnered with The North Face Japan to produce a limited-edition run of 50 "Moon Parka" jackets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. But during the design process, the team discovered that spider silk became smaller when exposed to water, and had to transform the protein to make the fiber suitable for an outdoor jacket, which took them four years to perfect.
Currently, the company uses sugarcane and corn for its fermentation process—crops that use large volumes of land and change food resources. To reduce its environmental impact, Spiber is developing a process called "biosphere circulation" that will transform deserted clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.
With approximately 100 billion yen ($783 million) in funding, Spiber plans to significantly speed up its production of protein polymers by the end of 2025. "Mass production will help bring the price of fibers down and allow Spiber to expand beyond the high-end designer market and thus we have the means to create solutions to enable more circular fashion," says Higashi, head of business development at Spiber. "It's our mission to bring those solutions to the world."
(1)、What breakthrough did Spiber achieve in the early research?A、It mixed various protein polymers. B、It produced a silk making machine. C、It identified different spider species. D、It created a replacement for spider silk.(2)、What was the challenge in making the "Moon Parka" jackets?A、High design costs. B、Spider silk's sensitivity to water. C、Limited raw materials. D、The partner's unwillingness to help.(3)、What can we know about Spiber's "biosphere circulation" process?A、It will replace the current fermentation process. B、It will use recycled materials for needed sugars. C、It will promote the development of food industry. D、It will simplify the procedure of clothing production.(4)、What is Spiber's plan?A、To raise more money for mass production. B、To increase the output of protein polymers. C、To work with other high-end fashion brands. D、To develop a wider range of expensive fibers. -
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In the early 19th century, New England farmers, tired of wrestling with their poor land, journeyed to the Midwest. In states like Illinois and Iowa, they found rich, black soil. Unfortunately, many soon felt like thirsty sailors in the middle of the ocean—water everywhere but not a drop to drink. They were surrounded by fertile soil, but had to stop every few seconds to remove the sticky dirt off their iron plows (犁) with large wooden paddles. This dilemma caught the attention of John Deere, a blacksmith who moved to Illinois in 1836.
Deere decided to look into the problem. From his previous work on plows, he knew that dirt was less likely to stick to highly polished metal. That thought was in the back of his mind when he visited a sawmill (锯木厂) in 1837 and noticed a broken saw made of steel. Deere brought it home and began making a better plow. The plow he wanted would have to cut deep into the soil at a sharp angle so that dirt would fall off, yet it could not put too much burden on the horses pulling it. After several experiments, Deere constructed a new plow that featured wood handles. It proved a success. Unlike the old iron plows, Deere's not only had a blade from which dirt fell away cleanly, but it also turned the soil more efficiently and quickly.
Demand for Deere's plows increased sharply, but production was limited by the shortage of polished steel. Initially, Deere could only produce a few plows each year. However, Deere's persistence paid off as he sourced cheaper steel from Pittsburgh. Amazingly, in 1857, his company manufactured and sold 10, 000 plows!
Deere, a perfectionist, continually improved his plows, introducing multiple new versions in a single year. While this slowed down his production ability, it ensured Deere a solid reputation among his customers. Deere plows became world famous in the 1870s when they outshone the competition in a demonstration in France. That same decade, his company built its first riding plow and designed the leaping deer as its trademark.
(1)、What was the main problem the newly settled farmers met?A、A shortage of fresh water. B、A lack of rich farming land. C、The trouble in handling the soil on plows. D、The difficulty of growing plants in season.(2)、Which aspect of the new plow does paragraph 2 focus on?A、Its unique features. B、Its operating method. C、Its invention process. D、Its working efficiency.(3)、The last paragraph is mainly about Deere plows'____.A、wide recognition B、marketing strategy C、technical standards D、production challenges(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、A Famed Farmer B、A Successful Company C、A Sticky Problem D、A Historical Experiment -
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Students to Compete in 34th National Science Bowl

Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy's (DOE's)34th National Science Bowl
(NSB). These students are hard at work now to win their regional competitions, hoping to advance to the final competition. The first regional event will take place on January 13th with high schools from the D. C. /Maryland area. Teams will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and their knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics will be tested. Regionals will continue weekly until mid-March.
The winning team from each qualifying regional competition will be qualified to compete in the National Finals to be held in Washington, D. C. , from April 25-29, 2024, with all expenses paid by DOE. The national event consists of several days of science activities and sightseeing, along with the competitions.
In the National Finals, the top two teams will earn $5, 000 for their schools' math and science departments. Schools ranking in the top 16 will receive $1, 000 for their science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize is simply the honor of winning the National Championship.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 10, 000 middle and high school competitors. Since the first competition in 1991, approximately 344, 000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals. The 2024 competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous NSB contestants and will blaze a trail for students in science, math, and engineering. For more information, please visit the Office of Science website.
(1)、Which word can best describe the regional competitions?A、Fair. B、Interesting. C、Special. D、Challenging(2)、What can we learn about the National Finals?A、The championship victory is highly valued. B、The event only involves fierce competitions. C、Most of the expenses will be covered by DOE. D、The prize money will be awarded to individuals.(3)、What is the text?A、A news release. B、A survey report. C、A learning project. D、A scientific review. -
11、 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。
Isla and I were studying in the same school. We had been friends since we were six years old. I took Isla as a smart, funny friend, but not all students at our school did, especially the girl students. Girls in our school wore fashionable branded clothes, but Isla sewed hers and her curly hair and thick glasses made her look like a fish, which made her stand out like a sore thumb (招眼).
For me, sometimes I felt embarrassed to be around Isla, particularly when students said rude words about her hair, clothes, glasses — even about the fact that she got really good grades. Isla always seemed to be able to ignore what other students thought, but I couldn't. I began to distance myself from her. Our school had a tradition — there was a talent show every spring. Students would sing, dance, play musical instruments, and do whatever they could to show their talents. Being our graduation season in this senior school, this year's talent show would be obviously different. It would be a huge night.
Ava, who was an outgoing girl, invited me to be on her dance team. "We win the talent show every year, and we expect a satisfactory graduation this year," Ava said to me excitedly. "We need a new dancer. But only you, not her!" Ava pointed to someone behind me.
I didn't need to turn around to see who she meant. "Oh, I see," I said quietly. Ava had hardly headed out when someone tapped on my shoulder. It was Isla. When I saw her confused face, it was like waking up from a dream. Isla asked me eagerly, "Emily, are you going to take part in the talent show?" I hesitated without response. "That's great, Emily!" Isla told me without waiting for my answer that she was also going to participate this year. I couldn't believe what I had heard. I started to worry about her when I imagined that she was in front of a huge crowd, and that everybody would laugh at her.
Time passed quickly, and I had barely seen Isla since then. For me, I had to practice hard every day with Ava and the team to keep up since the other dancers had already known the steps.
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Finally, it was my turn to perform, and I felt extremely nervous.
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I stepped off the stage and expressed my thanks to Isla, who was ready to sing.
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12、 假定你是李华。你校英文报 New Campus计划进行栏目调整,向学生征集建议。请你用英语给编辑 写一封邮件,内容包括: 1. 建议增加或删减的栏目; 2. 说明理由。
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Dear Editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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13、 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,并将答案写在答题纸上 相应题号的横线上。
Going on a vacation might seem like a rather unconventional way to try to improve your sleep habits, sleep tourism has been growing in popularity in recent years. An increasing number of sleep-focused (stay) are popping up in hotels and resorts (度假胜地) across the world.
In fact, interest (increase) since the pandemic, with a number of hotels focusing their attention on those (suffer) from sleep disorders. Over the past 12 months, Park Hyatt New York has opened the Bryte Restorative Sleep House, an 800-square-foot suite (套房) filled with sleep-enhancing facilities, are designed to "promote rest".
The global pandemic appears (play) a huge part in this. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that 40% of the over 2,500 adults who took part (report) a reduction in their sleep quality since the start of the pandemic.
But can short term sleep-focused travel experiences actually have a long term impact on a person's overall sleep? According to Dr. Robbins, sleep researcher and co-author of the book Sleep for Success, travel experiences centered around "healthy sleep strategies" that aim to help guests to improve their sleep (be) hugely beneficial.
"The concept of travel actually allowing you to return home (refresh) is a really exciting proposition," she adds.
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14、 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。并在答 题纸上将该项涂黑。
After my mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease (阿尔茨海默病), the plants in our house began to die. In years past, I remember the deep, earthy smell that would 1 in our house after my mother had made her weekly watering rounds. Back then, I never connected it with the care that was at the 2 of everything she did.
But now, leaves were3 , some dry and edged with brown, and many of the stems (茎) bare. It was a mark of how my mother can no longer attend to all the things that she lovingly cared for. I was so focused on the increasing 4 of her own care that her beloved plants had escaped my 5 .
I began her old rounds, pouring water into the thirsty soil, and soon the plants 6 . That's the thing about houseplants: They demand nothing. They wait quietly, no matter how7 they are. But even after my best 8 , some of the plants couldn't survive. My mother's kind caregivers have since brought new ones to add to her 9 , and my father buys fresh flowers every week.
Though Alzheimer's disease10 so much of her memory, her desire to care is still there. I would guide her down the steps to water the plants herself. I watched as her shaking hands picked the brown leaves. Each time, she smiled up at me with 11 satisfaction because being able to 12 something is still what brings her the greatest joy.
I look at plants 13 these days. I see them as my mother does: 14 reminders of the need for kindness toward all living things. It is clear to me that the things we spend a lifetime 15 are never truly lost and the love she has planted in me still blooms (开花).
(1)A 、 pile on B 、 rise up C 、 come over D 、 wander off(2)A 、 beginning B 、 top C 、 foundation D 、 thought(3)A 、 dropping B 、 appearing C 、 turning D 、 waving(4)A 、 processes B 、 possibilities C 、 goals D 、 demands(5)A 、 desire B 、 memory C 、 protection D 、 notice(6)A 、 recovered B 、 absorbed C 、 dried D 、 shone(7)A 、 lonely B 、 helpless C 、 thirsty D 、 anxious(8)A 、 contributions B 、 attempts C 、 choices D 、 explorations(9)A 、 collection B 、 love C 、 sharing D 、 amusement(10)A 、 recalls B 、 hides C 、 steals D 、 escapes(11)A 、 deep B 、 passing C 、 slight D 、 longing(12)A 、 live with B 、 find out C 、 care for D 、 focus on(13)A 、 definitely B 、 curiously C 、 strangely D 、 differently(14)A 、 final B 、 quiet C 、 permanent D 、 quick(15)A 、 growing B 、 seeking C 、 expecting D 、 saving -
15、 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, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选 项中有两项为多余选项。
"Find your passion!" When discussing future career options or selecting a major in college, your parents often say this. The very expression is meant to inspire. But is it good advice?
"Finding" a passion implies that it already exists and is simply waiting to be discovered. Unfortunately, this idea is not what science tells us.
To study this, researchers use a framework of "fixed" and "growth" mindsets. They argue that encouraging people to "find" their passion may cause them to eventually believe that interests and passions are inborn and relatively unchangeable. In contrast, people who view interests and passions as developed have a growth mindset of interest.
Researchers have revealed that a fixed mindset of interest can decrease creativity. If people believe they are limited to only a few inborn interests and, in consequence, do not explore other areas, they may miss seeing important connections across domains.
Evidently, people can do a lot to embrace a growth mindset of interest. First, realize that your interests and passions aren't pre-existing. Take an active role in developing your passions. Second, practise positive self-talk. When you lack interest in a new task, pay attention to your inner dialogue. For example, change "I'm not interested in this" to "I'm not interested in this yet, but I know that interest can develop with time and engagement."
But a growth mindset of interest will help you remain open and curious. The science tells us we should work toward loving what we do. We might become more creative and resilient as a result.
A. So can a growth mindset of interest be taught?
B. Instead, passions, like interests, are developed.
C. People who think this have a fixed mindset of interest.
D. Of course, not every activity will become a burning passion.
E. As such, seeing interests as fixed limits their creative potential.
F. Don't expect that pursuing new interests will always be easy or exciting.
G. Replace self-critical thoughts with positive ones that encourage growth and learning. 决胜
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16、 阅读理解
Nowadays, the world is slowly becoming a high-tech society and we are now surrounded by technology. Facebook and Twitter are innovative tools; text messaging is still a somewhat existing phenomenon and even e-mail is only a flashing spot on the screen when compared with our long history of snail mail. Now we adopt these tools to the point of essentialness, and only rarely consider how we are more fundamentally affected by them.
Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information. But they also present some dangers. By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. This unreal state of unconcern can become addictive as we separate ourselves a safe distance from the cruelty of our fleshly lives, where we are imperfect, powerless and insignificant. In essence, we have been provided not only the means to be more free, but also to become new, to create and protect a more perfect self to the world. As we become more reliant on these tools, they become more a part of our daily routine and so we become more restricted in this fantasy.
So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.
Would a celebrity have been so daring to do something dishonorable if he had had to do it in person? Doubtful. It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what's acceptable without facing the consequences of "real life."
(1)、The author compares e-mail with snail mail to show ____.A、the influence of high-tech on our life B、the history of different types of mails C、the value of traditional communications D、the rapid development of social media(2)、What can we know about new communication tools?A、Destroying our life totally. B、Posing more dangers than good. C、Helping us to hide our faults. D、Replacing traditional letters.(3)、What is the potential threat caused by the novel communication tools?A、Sheltering us from virtual life. B、Removing face-to-face interaction. C、Leading to false mental perception. D、Making us rely more on hi-tech media.(4)、What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A、Technologies have changed our relationships. B、The digital world is a recipe for pushing limits. C、Love can be better conveyed by text message. D、The digital self need not take responsibility. -
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It was long theorized that people make decisions based on integrated global calculations that occur within the frontal cortex (额叶皮层) of the brain, which is considered the seat of higher-order thinking. However, Yale researchers have found that three distinct brain circuits from the frontal cortex connecting to different brain regions are involved in making good decisions, bad ones, and determining which of those past choices to store in memory.
The study of decision-making in rats may help scientists find the roots of bad decision-making common to mental health disorders such as addiction, the authors say. They used a new tool to manipulate (操纵) brain circuits in rats while they were making choices between actions that led to them receiving rewards or no rewards. If the rats made the right decision, one that ended in a reward, one of the brain circuits was activated, but another was activated if the rats made the wrong choice and received no reward. The third circuit stored past experiences and decisions to help the rats with future choices.
Stephanie Groman, lead author of the research says, "A comparison would be deciding on a restaurant for dinner. For instance, without the ‘good choice' circuit you may not return to the restaurant with good food and without the ‘bad choice' circuit you might not avoid the restaurant with bad food. The third ‘memory' circuit is crucial in making decisions such as whether to return to the restaurant after receiving one bad meal after several good ones."
Changes in these circuits may help explain a typical feature of addiction why people continue to make harmful choices even after repeated negative experiences, The Yale researchers previously showed that some of the same brain calculations were disrupted (扰乱) in animals that had taken methamphetamine. "Because we used a test that is similar to those used in studies of human decision making, our findings have direct relevance to humans and could aid in the search for novel treatments for substance abuse in humans," Groman said.
(1)、How was Yale's research different from the previous theory?A、It defined the function of different brain regions. B、It identified specific circuits involved in decision-making. C、It focused on the connection between choices and memories. D、It highlighted the role of the frontal cortex in higher-order thinking.(2)、What can be inferred from Stephanie Groman's words?A、Memories are related to all the three circuits. B、People base their decisions on personal preferences. C、The three circuits are all of vital importance in making decisions. D、The circuit related to rewards is the foundation of deciding wisely.(3)、What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?A、The limitations of the present study. B、A description of the research method. C、A possible reason for the study findings. D、The potential application of the conclusion.(4)、What might be the best title for the text?A、How people get addicted and cured B、How making decisions influences our brain C、How our brain develops when facing choices D、How the brain helps us make good decisions and bad ones -
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There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time's Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn't always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family.
This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn't even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.
King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn't see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen's mom had to go out, she didn't hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King's love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha.
In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel Carrie, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT,Firestarter, andCujo.All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions.
(1)、What is mainly talked about about Stephen King in the first two paragraphs?A、His achievements in writing. B、His unfortunate childhood. C、His difficulty in supporting the family. D、His mother's bitter experiences.(2)、What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word?A、He was knocked down by a passing train. B、He was badly criticized by a close friend. C、He was depressed by the constant moves. D、He was heart-struck by a terrible accident.(3)、What does the underlined word "demotivated" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Discouraged. B、Relaxed. C、Embarrassed. D、Inspired.(4)、Why didn't Stephen's mom hire a babysitter?A、The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B、The family could not find a proper babysitter. C、The children could actually entertain themselves. D、The children didn't like to be cared for by others. -
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Magazines make great reading materials for kids. Libraries often have a large selection of periodicals (期刊) for every age group and reading level, and for many areas of interest. And some magazines may even have issues going back years and even decades! Below is a list of some of them!
Military Kids Life
It is about finding the bright side of life as a military kid! Inside each quarterly issue, your child will encounter inspiring stories, articles, and photographs! (8 to 16 years)
Faces
With articles, folk tales, and hands-on projects, Faces magazine takes young readers around the world for an honest and objective view of how children in other regions live. (9 to 14 years)
Make
Make magazine publishes tested projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges. (9 to 18 years)
Brio
Brio magazine for teen girls has a fresh new look that includes more pages filled with inspiring profiles, cultural insights, health & beauty tips, faith-filled features and added fun! (13 to 18 years)
Please note: Though all the magazines on this list are written for children, some issues may contain content that you may feel inappropriate for your child. As always, please review all reading materials before giving them to your child to read.
(1)、Which magazine can help develop kids' international awareness?A、 Military Kids Life. B、Faces. C、Make. D、Brio.(2)、What can be learned from the text?A、Only magazines for kids are accessible in libraries. B、Some magazines have long-ago issues in libraries. C、All the magazines have inspiring stories. D、All the magazines are proper for children.(3)、What is the purpose of this passage?A、To inform. B、To argue. C、To entertain. D、To persuade. -
20、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the common belief about our brain's processing speed?A、It reaches its peak at the age of 20. B、It doesn't decrease before 40. C、It remains constant until 60.(2)、What was the age range of the people included in the study?A、From 10 to 60. B、From 20 to 80. C、From 10 to 80.(3)、Why do older people make decision more slowly according to Dr. von Krause?A、They become more careful. B、They process information slower. C、They need more time to get information.(4)、What benefit can people get from the study?A、It may help increase the mental processing speed. B、It may improve people's ability to concentrate. C、It may contribute to the research on diseases.