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1、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I've always wanted to be a millionaire. I believed money would give me more fun, more choices, and more 1 .
I carried the value of sacrifice (牺牲) and hard work with me as I sought my dream. I took part in various types of football competitions, 2 my skills to the point where I was invited to play overseas. At 21, a serious 3 forced me to leave football field. 4 , I sought my dream and built a social media—Instagram following. At 25, I had 50,000 followers and was gifted a 5 watch.
But I felt deeply unhappy. I thought about all the effort I'd spent and what I'd 6 in return. I always wanted to post something on Instagram. It was like Instagram had 7 me. The likes, the comments, and the 8 made me feel as if I'd "succeeded", but I didn't have any freedom or calmness within.
I 9 to get serious and focus on real growth and building real 10 . I sold my expensive watch and used the 11 to invest (投资). To find calmness, I walked and rode through the woods, where the fresh air 12 my mind. The biggest move I made was to quit Instagram totally. I 13 myself from negativity, stopped spending money on non-essentials, and 14 myself with those on the same mission (使命). Then it happened.
I turned 29, and my investment 15 . I'd made my first million. The success wasn't just about the money. I experienced how sacrifice and hard work provides for real growth too.
(1)A 、 right B 、 freedom C 、 health D 、 time(2)A 、 testing B 、 applying C 、 advancing D 、 sharing(3)A 、 injury B 、 talk C 、 order D 、 visit(4)A 、 Still B 、 Besides C 、 Meanwhile D 、 Therefore(5)A 、 plain B 、 free C 、 cheap D 、 precious(6)A 、 lost B 、 received C 、 experienced D 、 overcome(7)A 、 hurt B 、 inspired C 、 challenged D 、 controlled(8)A 、 followers B 、 photos C 、 accounts D 、 customers(9)A 、 pretended B 、 determined C 、 agreed D 、 happened(10)A 、 trust B 、 knowledge C 、 wealth D 、 reputation(11)A 、 savings B 、 pockets C 、 funds D 、 donations(12)A 、 filled B 、 crossed C 、 emptied D 、 cleared(13)A 、 distanced B 、 hid C 、 discouraged D 、 excused(14)A 、 impressed B 、 surrounded C 、 provided D 、 compared(15)A 、 added up B 、 broke down C 、 paid off D 、 ran out -
2、 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。
Today, the electric light is considered one of the greatest human inventions and helps us in many ways. However, the overuse of electric light sources causes pollution too, which is known as light pollution.
Light pollution is a global issue. The problem became obvious when a map of the Earth was published in 2016. Vast areas of North America, Europe, and Asia glow (发光) with light. Only the most hard to reach regions on Earth, such as the Amazon in South America, are in total darkness. Sky glow is the brightening of the night sky. It happens mostly in cities and causes people living there to have a hard time seeing more than a handful of stars at night. It also reduces astronomers' (天文学家) ability to view stars and planets.
Light pollution can cause problems in humans. Usually, light guides day and night activities and influences body processes. It causes sleep disorders, headaches, stress, anxiety and other health problems.
Light pollution also has an impact on animals. Insects drawn in by electric lights die when they contact light sources. Birds are also attracted to light. Even animals living under the sea may be influenced by electric light. The National Park Service studied night sky brightness in about 100 national parks. Nearly every park had at least some light pollution.
Fortunately, several groups work to reduce light pollution and many states have applied laws to control outdoor lighting. Just use outdoor lighting only when it is needed and keep lights down in bedroom.
A. It shows how and where our globe is lit up at night.
B. Everyone can take steps to reduce light pollution at home too.
C. Many cities are now taking measures to reduce light pollution.
D. It influences night sky observation, human health and wildlife behavior.
E. However, the extra nighttime light confuses the clocks inside our bodies.
F. Light pollution even influences places that attempt to protect natural habitats.
G. But even a small amount of light can greatly change the natural processes at night.
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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。
A heated theme around AI in education is that students could use these generative tools to complete their homework. Educators are worried that students may not build essential skills if it becomes too easy to misrepresent machine-generated work as their own. In addition to concerns that such use may contribute to cheating, it's also known that AI can provide misinformation that may mislead students. As a result, many schools have banned (禁止) generative AI completely. But is that reasonable?
The answer is no, says Sebastian Rao, a Virginia STEM school senior. Instead, he supports AI policies that make the technology accessible to students and educators but provide appropriate edges. "How do we structure a classroom that uses AI?" asks Rao. He says the focus should be to thoughtfully integrate (合并) AI technology in classrooms so that students can use it to enhance their education and build new skills.
When schools place strict bans on AI, students may be confused and unsure about what they can and can't use. Many students use AI in ways educators didn't consider, worsening the problem of managing their use in the classroom. Meanwhile, the technology is evolving quickly and becoming integrated into an ever-growing range of tools. Academic tools like Grammarly now use AI, as do search engines like Google and Bing. Khan Academy recently built a free AI-powered app, Khanmigo, to provide one-on-one homework help to students who may not otherwise have access to a live tutor (家庭教师). "A lot of students don't really know what to think about a lot of these technologies. Some are confused about 'What does AI mean? Is it cheating in certain cases?'" explains Rao.
Rather than viewing the use of AI as cheating, the U. S. Department of Education is integrating AI into policy because the technology allows educators to support students with a valuable, personalized approach to learning. Knowing how to use AI effectively and properly will be necessary for students' future development.
(1)、Why do many schools ban AI completely?A、AI may offer much information. B、AI may cause students a lot of worry. C、AI may destroy students' essential skills. D、AI may weaken students' study performance.(2)、What is Sebastian Rao's opinion on AI in education?A、Schools should refuse AI technology. B、Educators should build their AI skills. C、Schools should establish clear guidelines. D、Educators should enhance their education.(3)、What may the ban on AI at school result in?A、Rapid evolution of AI. B、Students' confusion about AI. C、Popularity of a live tutor. D、Educators' interest in technology.(4)、What is the U. S. Department of Education's attitude towards AI?A、Unclear. B、Worried. C、Favorable. D、Negative. -
4、 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。
Every day, we face a range of decisions, from picking a shirt for work to choosing a job. Some of these decisions have far-reaching consequences that may impact the rest of our lives. These choices can be difficult, and we aren't often aware of the reasons behind why we make certain choices. A new study explores how we make decisions when it comes to short and long-term rewards (回报). It found that we were more impulsive (冲动) with decisions that may bring about an immediate reward than those that have longer-term consequences.
The study was conducted by Professor Pleger from Ruhr University Bochm. The team wanted to know how we make decisions about what to eat and how to make a profit. They asked subjects to choose between smaller immediate rewards and larger rewards that they had to wait for. The longer they waited, the bigger the reward. Brain activity was observed using functional MRI, which shows which parts of the brain are active during decision-making.
The brain observation revealed interesting differences when it came to each type of reward. When people made decisions about money, brain areas responsible for thinking about the future and self-control were more active. When deciding about food, the areas that are linked to immediate satisfaction were more involved. This means that our decision-making pattern depends on the type of reward that we are presented with.
By understanding how our brains respond to different types of rewards, we may develop better tools that control how we make those decisions that may have serious consequences in our lives. Professor Pleger believes that understanding these differences can lead to new treatments for impulsive behaviors and addictions. For example, Neurofeedback (神经反馈) can observe real-time brain activity to help individuals manage their brain functions, which can help them make particularly difficult decisions, specifically surrounding unhealthy or addictive choices.
(1)、What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?A、The process of Pleger's study. B、The causes of brain activity. C、The theory of people's choices. D、The methods of decision-making.(2)、What do we know about the decision-making pattern according to the passage?A、It is responsible for better self-control. B、It is associated with different brain areas. C、It has nothing to do with the type of reward. D、It brings people more immediate satisfaction.(3)、Why does the author mention the example in the last paragraph?A、To confirm the assumption. B、To show the application of the study. C、To compare the differences. D、To praise the effectiveness of the tools.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、How can we make reasonable decisions? B、Are your decisions linked to self-control? C、Are your decisions based on impulse or reason? D、How can we apply our decision-making pattern? -
5、 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。
A few years ago I took my sons for ice cream, and while my older son went inside to buy us our milk shakes, my younger son and I waited on the bench (长椅) outside.
At a certain point I realized that sitting right next to me were a little girl with a facial deformity (畸形), her friend (or sister), and her mother.
When my younger son looked up and saw her, he reacted exactly the way you might think a three-year old would react when seeing something that scared him: he started to cry—pretty loudly, too. I hurriedly tried to push him away in the stroller (婴儿推车), not for the benefit of him but to avoid hurting the girl's feelings, and in my haste I caused my older son to knock over the shakes, and, well, it was a scene quite different from what I had hoped for. But as I pushed my younger son's stroller away I heard the little girl's mom say, in as sweet and calm a voice as you can imagine, "Okay, guys, I think it's time to go." And that just set me thinking.
For the rest of the day, I couldn't stop thinking about how that scene had played out. It occurred to me that they probably went through something like that hundreds of times a day. What would that be like? What could I be teaching my children so they could understand how to respond better next time? What I should have done, instead of trying to avoid the situation, was involve the girl and her mother in conversation. If my son cried, so be it: kids cry. I should have set a better example for him, and shown him there was nothing to fear.
As I was thinking about the scene, the song Wonder by Natalie Merchant came on the radio that night, and something about the words to the song just got to me. That very night, I started writing Wonder, a story about a boy with a facial difference.
(1)、What made the younger son cry?A、That his mother pushed him away. B、That his brother upset the milk shakes. C、That he was unwilling to react to the girl. D、That he was scared by the girl's appearance.(2)、The underlined word "haste" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.A、hurry B、doubt C、sorrow D、turn(3)、Why did the author keep thinking about the scene?A、She regretted not behaving properly. B、She regretted not comforting her son. C、She wanted to write a novel based on it. D、She wanted to clear up the misunderstanding.(4)、What does the author want to express through the story?A、Don't judge a book by its cover. B、One good turn deserves another. C、A kind gesture can reach a wound. D、Think twice before making a final decision. -
6、 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。
Ways to save money at the cinema
There's nothing quite like seeing a new film on the big screen! Here's how to make a few savings at the cinema.
Get two tickets for the price of one
Buy an insurance (保险) policy from Compare the Market and you'll get free access to Meerkat Movies, which offers two for the price of one on tickets every Tuesday or Wednesday. Fortunately, there's a chance to get this for around £1. All you need to do is buy a single day UK travel insurance!
Get some free tickets
The Club Lloyds current account offers six free tickets to use at Odeon or Vue and you'll get these within a month of opening the account. You'll need to add £2,000 to the account to cancel out a £3 monthly charge, but that money doesn't need to be in one go or stay there—you can draw it straight back out.
Buy special offer tickets
From time to time there are deals running that offer cut price tickets. Sites like Groupon often sell bundles (套票) for the likes of Odeon and Vue that work out around £4 or £5 each. Other deals include National Cinema Day (usually in September) when all tickets are £3.
(1)、Why are you advised to buy an insurance policy from Compare the Market?A、To see new films for free. B、To travel UK for a single day. C、To access Meerkat Movies regularly. D、To make a few savings at the cinema.(2)、What is the advantage of adding £2,000 to the Club Lloyds account?A、You can avoid a £3 monthly charge. B、You can get free tickets every month. C、You can have more free cinema tickets. D、You can get tickets in a convenient way.(3)、How much do you pay for buying 3 cut price tickets on National Cinema Day?A、£3. B、£9. C、£12. D、£15. -
7、 听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。(1)、What happened a month ago?A、The community was flooded. B、Two young people were rescued. C、The speaker's house was destroyed.(2)、What problem does the community have?A、It lacks volunteers. B、The high school yard is unavailable. C、Some families can't return to their homes.(3)、What will the Group do next Saturday?A、Raise money. B、Clean up the yard. C、Hold a meeting.
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8、 听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。(1)、Why does Mr. Band want to talk to Anna after class?A、To discuss her class journal. B、To tell her about a conference. C、To ask about her cooking experience.(2)、What is Anna's reaction to Mr. Band's words at first?A、Surprise. B、Disinterest. C、Excitement.(3)、What does Anna say about the cooking conference?A、She knows nothing about it. B、She has signed up for it online. C、She will attend it with her family.(4)、What will Anna do at the cooking conference?A、Make a speech. B、Learn cooking skills. C、Compete with other people.
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9、 听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。(1)、What is the man doing?A、Sharing his interest. B、Asking for information. C、Changing the class schedule.(2)、Why doesn't the man choose the A-level course?A、He wants a shorter course. B、He dislikes the teaching style. C、He prefers an exam-free course.(3)、How often does the art appreciation course take place?A、Once a month. B、Once a week. C、Twice a week.(4)、What will students learn about to understand works of art?A、The artists' life. B、The artists' comments. C、The artists' goals.
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10、 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、Choosing a gift. B、Reading habits. C、Developing hobbies.(2)、What does the woman want to buy?A、A romantic novel. B、A historical novel. C、A cookbook.
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11、 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。(1)、When was Rosa's party scheduled to take place at first?A、Next Monday. B、Next Saturday. C、Next Sunday.(2)、What will the woman probably do next Sunday night?A、Catch a flight. B、Attend a concert. C、Rest at home.
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12、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Doctor and patient. B、Coach and athlete. C、Workmates.
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13、 Where did the man last see his passport?A、At the airport. B、At the hotel. C、At the car rental agency.
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14、 What does the woman dislike about her neighborhood?A、Too many residents. B、Too many buildings. C、Too many trees.
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15、 When will the man leave for Washington?A、On Monday. B、On Tuesday. C、On Wednesday.
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16、 How does the woman sound?A、Angry. B、Nervous. C、Confused.
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17、 阅读下面有关《弗兰肯斯坦》的材料,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。
After William was killed, I couldn't get over my deep feelings of sadness and loss. Worse still, Justine, who was a loyal servant and attached to my family, was wrongly sentenced to death even if everybody in my family believed she was the last one to kill William. I knew it was the monster who killed my dear William but how could I prove that? I felt regretful and guilty because it was I myself who created such a monster but there seemed to be nothing I could do to stop him.
I now felt that I was the true murderer.
The endless horror and despair consumed me everyday whenever I thought of my creation being capable of killing anyone close to me. I wished I could kill him right away! I wanted to take revenge(复仇) for the death of William and Justine.
Then came the chance when I climbed Montanvert one day. Reaching the top and enjoying the view, I suddenly saw a large man coming towards me at superhuman speed. Realizing it was the monster, I shouted with anger and horror," Devil! How dare you come near me? Aren't you afraid that I will take my revenge?"
"My creator, you want to kill me? How dare you play with life like this?"
Inflamed by burning hatred, I jumped at him but he easily moved out of the way. Then magically he used eloquence (口才) to persuade me into listening to him about all his sufferings. For a moment, sympathy took possession of me when he accounted how he was hated and condemned by humans just because of his frightening appearance, even if he always behaved nicely to them and tried to be kind and gentle.
"I was good, but I am alone." The monster concluded with a torturing look in his ugly face. "Promise you will create a companion for me. Humans will have nothing to do with me, but a female as deformed and horrible as myself would not refuse me."
I refused his request without hesitation. How could I create another monster after so many tragedies(悲剧)?
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。
He then threatened that if I didn't agree, he would destroy me and my family.
Weeks after my promise, I found it increasingly hard to continue my horrible work.
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18、 假定你是李华,上周六你们班全体同学去河下古镇(Hexia Ancient Town)清理了垃圾。请你据此向校英文报投稿,介绍此次活动。内容包括:1.活动目的;2.活动过程;3.你的感受。
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。
A Meaningful Clean-up
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19、 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。
Six huge hydropower stations along the Yangtze River—Wudongde, Baihetan, Xiluodu, Xiangjiaba, Three Gorges Dam, and Gezhouba Dam—form the world's largest clean energy corridor, extends over 1,800 kilometers with a water level drop over 900 meters. Atotal of 110 hydroelectric generators operate together along the corridor, (generate)plentiful green electricity for use.
China's capability to produce million-kilowatt power-producing units couldn't have been obtained new techniques, materials, and industrial upgrades. So far, all the six stations (connect) to an industrial internet platform, which marks the completion of an "industrial brain" of the world's largest clean energy corridor. This is expected (boost) the corridor's operational efficiency and reliability significantly.
Apart from supplying electricity, clean energy corridor has also formed a768-kilometer deep waterway that (consistent) improves the navigation conditions of the Yangtze River. Previously unnavigable sections have been turned into wide (passage), and small ports along the corridor have grown stronger and bigger. This strengthens the advantages of water transportation along the Yangtze River, (know) for its low energy consumption, high capacity and cost-effectiveness.
As a result, the world's largest clean energy corridor has evolved into a corridor of (ecology) conservation.
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20、 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。
Juleus Ghunta is a children's author. He and his three sisters were raised by a single mother, who often had to make 1 choices, including a decision to send his sisters to school, and to keep Ghunta at home.
When Ghunta finally went to school, he could 2 read because he had been kept home from school as a child and had seldom been 3 to books. Even at six grade, he still couldn't 4 words, spell, or read with understanding. "I 5 in school with a deep sense of loss and shame." he recalled.
Fortunately, a teacher-in-training started a special 6 program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first to 7 . That teacher, whose name he 8 , would change his life. She did not ask anything of him, 9 his hard work and belief in himself. Eventually, Ghunta's reading skills greatly improved.
He graduated with a number of academic 10 from elementary school, such as one for "most improved in reading." "She left me with the gift of literacy(读写能力), and with a deeper 11 of my personhood." he said.
In honor of his teacher, he wrote a story about a teacher helping a boy 12 difficulties in school. In 2010, Ghunta visited his old school, and asked every teacher 13 if they knew his old teacher's name, but in vain.
He still hopes one day when he can convey his gratitude to her for seeing his 14 ."I would love her to see the significant 15 that she has made on my life, and the ways I have carried this memory of her and how it continues to be a source of joy."
(1)A 、 tough B 、 wise C 、 clear D 、 easy(2)A 、 almost B 、 nearly C 、 barely D 、 merely(3)A 、 addicted B 、 exposed C 、 accustomed D 、 opposed(4)A 、 reflect on B 、 make out C 、 listen for D 、 set up(5)A 、 fitted B 、 followed C 、 changed D 、 struggled(6)A 、 reading B 、 writing C 、 spelling D 、 testing(7)A 、 shoot up B 、 bring up C 、 sign up D 、 get up(8)A 、 forgot B 、 recognized C 、 remembered D 、 mentioned(9)A 、 including B 、 without C 、 besides D 、 except(10)A 、 awards B 、 papers C 、 qualifications D 、 researches(11)A 、 doubt B 、 foundation C 、 appreciation D 、 discrimination(12)A 、 mask B 、 describe C 、 define D 、 overcome(13)A 、 eagerly B 、 simply C 、 hesitantly D 、 regretfully(14)A 、 experience B 、 potential C 、 disadvantage D 、 pressure(15)A 、 remark B 、 impact C 、 decision D 、 comment