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1、 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。
You probably get your eyes tested to protect your sight, maybe have a yearly hearing test to check your ears—but, protecting your nose... eh? Recent research has discovered more than 600 genes in the human body associated with the sense of smell and that it's actually important to the human body.
Smell can help keep us alive by warning us of dangers such as food that might make us sick or the threat of fire, and it does this within only 100-150 milliseconds of breathing. "Smell also helps create the flavour of food and plays a role in controlling the variety of our diet and the nutrients we consume," says Jeanne Hort, a professor at News Zealand's Massey University.
In fact, each of us has a unique sense of smell and the strength of our unique smell is related to the genes you inherit (遗传) from your parents which determine which smell receptors (感受器) are expressed in the nose. Other factors further determine how sensitive your sense of smell is. Women generally have a stronger sense of smell than men, while damage from air pollution means people who live in highly polluted cities have a less sensitive sense of smell than those in rural areas. "We also know the sense of smell declines with age," says Professor Hort. "And if you've damaged your nose through head injury, illness or breathing in something that causes pain and discomfort, your sense of smell can also be negatively affected."
Protecting your nose from such damage is therefore the first step in activating your sense of smell. Avoid breathing in strong scents like chemicals. Then, keep your nose busy. For example, sniff (唉) vegetables and fruit as part of determining ripeness before you buy them and sniff more different smells exposed to your nose. "The sense of smell is a bit like a muscle, you can train it to become stronger by exercising it," says sensory expert Eugeni Roura.
(1)、Why does the author mention eye and ear protection in paragraph 1?A、To compare different human senses. B、To call attention to the sense of smell. C、To clarify the concept of good health. D、To show the importance of medical exams.(2)、What does paragraph 2 focus on?A、The advice on healthy eating. B、The basic functions of the nose. C、The important role of smell in life. D、The ways to avoid hidden dangers.(3)、Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?A、There is sex difference in terms of smell. B、The sense of smell doesn't change with age. C、Smell receptors decide the strength of smell. D、Air pollution is very likely to cause loss of smell.(4)、What does the quote from Eugeni Roura imply?A、It is essential to protect your nose from damage. B、Different parts of your body sometimes work the same. C、Sniffing different smells helps to build up your strength. D、The more you use the sense of smell, the more you sharpen it. -
2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind's eye, I'm cleaning out my locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time. I'm wandering in the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule because, just today, we're allowed to break the rules. I'm sitting on my desk, swinging my feet, and chatting with my English teacher, Mr. Carr, in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.
It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and lightness I feel seeps (渗透) into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
If the school year hasn't yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the ending count. Why? Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our remembered experiences are disproportionately(不成比例地) influenced by peaks(the best moments as well as the worst) and endings(the last moments). Nobel Prizewinner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this phenomenon, called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most extreme point and its endpoint.
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime story each night. I remember thinking that whatever trouble and stress had occurred that day, I could make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn't quite managed to be just hours before.
Don't mistake all moments as equal insignificance. There's a reason why yoga classes end with savasana (挺卧式). There's a reason we eat dessert last. Do organize endings carefully. As Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting.
(1)、What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 mean?A、Happily. B、Surprisingly. C、Guiltily. D、Curiously.(2)、Which statement is true about the peak-end rule?A、The last moments matter the most in our memories B、Peaks in life can be remembered better than endings. C、The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember. D、Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions.(3)、What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A、Why the author read stories to her kids. B、What challenges the author faced in life. C、How the author applied the rule to daily life. D、When the author accompanied her daughters.(4)、Why are Pete Carroll's words mentioned in the last paragraph?A、To show the importance of every moment. B、To encourage readers to enjoy the endings. C、To explain why last impressions are lasting. D、To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Stunning Hotels in Manila
The Henry Hotel Manila
With its garden pool and fence, "The Henry" is typical as a holiday resort — except it's in Pasay City. Grab a book from the library, relax outdoors on the chairs or try a classic Filipino (菲律宾的) breakfast: longganisa sausages or milkfish with fried eggs and garlic rice.
Price: from 7,500PHP (£99).
Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery
The hotel is known for its art decoration style. The rooms are rich in hard lines and brass fixtures(黄铜夹具). For the best sight, head upstairs to Admiral Club. If you want to experience more, head downstairs to Ruby Wong's for some drinks and Filipino-Chinese food.
Price: from 7,600PHP (£137).
King's Hotel
Newly built in 2022, King's Hotel has all the features you'd expect from the Europe-based brand, including facilities from IKEA. In the hotel, guests can have an interesting outlook: the space is a glass-structured wonder, with stylish hanging lights and wooden art works.
Price: from 12,700PHP (£229).
Shangri-La at The Fort
It's all charm at the Shangri-La, lifts with hanging lights and in-room lights as bright as in a mall. Yet, it all fades in comparison to what's outside: the hotel's 576 guest rooms include floors 18-40 of a 755-foot-high building, giving visitors an unlimited view over the Bonifacio Global City district.
Price: from 15,500PHP (£270).
(1)、In which hotel can you enjoy Filipino food combined with Chinese flavor?A、Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery. B、The Henry Hotel Manila. C、King's Hotel. D、Shangri-La at The Fort.(2)、How much will you spend at least if you stay at King's Hotel for a night?A、£99. B、£137. C、£229. D、£270.(3)、What can guests do in Shangri-La at The Fort?A、Have a taste of a local classic breakfast. B、Get the best sight over the Bonifacio Global City district. C、Experience European style of facilities. D、Appreciate the glass-structured art works. -
4、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、When does the summer holiday start?A、Tomorrow. B、Next week. C、Next month.(2)、How long will the library be open during the summer holiday?A、For 4 hours. B、For 8 hours. C、For 10 hours.(3)、How should the students return books during the summer holiday?A、Put them carefully into the drop box anytime. B、Give back the easily broken ones to the librarian. C、Leave them into different drop boxes according to the type.(4)、What special activity will be held over the summer holiday?A、A reading club. B、A lecture about artworks. C、A visit from a former student.
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5、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where are the two speakers now?A、In Paris. B、In New York. C、In Beijing.(2)、What is the woman doing in the city?A、She is visiting her husband. B、She is sightseeing. C、She is working there.(3)、How long have the two speakers been out of touch?A、For three months. B、For one year. C、For two years.(4)、What will the man do after one year?A、Go on working in Beijing. B、Go back to New York. C、Travel with his parents.
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6、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How does the man book his ticket?A、On the Internet. B、Through a friend. C、On the phone.(2)、Which city is the man leaving for?A、Houston. B、Chicago. C、New York.(3)、When is the man returning?A、On May 5. B、On May 2. C、On May 6.
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7、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What has the man been doing?A、Having a holiday. B、Traveling on business. C、Shopping in a sports shop.(2)、How does the man feel now?A、Worried. B、Excited. C、Tired.
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8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How is the man going to get more money?A、By doing extra work. B、By asking his parents for some. C、By borrowing some from the woman.(2)、What's the woman's attitude to the man's idea of taking fewer courses?A、Unclear. B、Positive. C、Opposed.
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9、 What does the man think of the desk?A、It's wonderful. B、It's expensive. C、It's colorful.
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10、 Where did the man go on vacation last week?A、New York. B、Canada. C、Mexico.
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11、 Why did the woman go to Mallorca?A、To teach Spanish. B、To look for a job. C、To see a friend.
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12、 Who is a teacher?A、The woman's sister. B、The woman herself. C、The woman's brother.
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13、 How will the speakers go to Shenzhen?A、By train. B、By plane. C、By car.
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14、 你校学生会正在举办英语作文征文活动,请你以"My Favourite Festival"为题,写一篇短文介绍你最喜欢的中国传统节日进行投稿。内容包括:1.节日名称;2.节日由来;3.节日习俗。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.题目已给出,不计入总词数;3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
My Favourite Festival
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15、 I gave my aunt some flowers and I received a red envelop from him.
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16、 May Day is a festival to celebrate the start of summer, with celebrations holding across Europe and in parts of North America.
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17、 Over the years, Gong Bao Chicken become one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants throughout the world.
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18、 He was a English writer, poet and university professor.
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19、 We have to find a way of getting him into the kitchen!
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20、 He told me he was surprised by what he saw on the table when he first visit my mother's parents in China.