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1、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。
Did you know that you can be a good friend who has bad friend habits? Those habits might be pushing people you care about away. In this article, we'll explore some habits and how they negatively impact your relationships. Read and find out what they are and how to break them. .
Being on your phone when with friends
You're on your phones most of the day, but when should you put them down? . Being around loved ones might be commonplace for you, but it's not OK to take it for granted or treat people badly as a result. You've gotten used to seeing your friends, but it doesn't mean you can get away with bad behavior! . Focusing on people you love is one of the best ways to show you care about them!
Turning up late
You've all experienced the horrible realization that you're running late and won't make your plans on time. There's arguably nothing worse. You're walking fast, red and sweaty face, desperately trying to get hold of your friends to let them know you're going to be late. . And it's also a horrible feeling for your friends.
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You might not notice you're doing this but try to keep an eye out for how often you spin conversations to be about you. It's nice to get involved in conversations, but it's also important to let your friends have their turn to speak and their time to share.
Your friends love and care about you, so they will make sure you have a chance to speak. The least you can do in return is give them their chance too.
A. Ignoring how your friends feel
B. Making every conversation about you
C. The answer is when you're staying with our friends
D. It's a habit that will make your friends satisfied
E. Don't let these habits ruin your friendships any longer
F. If there's no urgent call, you can answer your messages later
G. Though you're not doing it on purpose, it's still an awful feeling
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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。
Italian diver and gardener Sergio Gamberini decided to see if he could grow vegetables in a plastic balloon underwater. The experiment was a success—so he decided to dive deeper into the world of underwater agriculture.
Today, Gamberini is the founder of a company using "biospheres" off the coast of Italy to grow a variety of plants, introducing the world to a new type of agriculture. The company's six "biospheres" are air-filled plastic balloons about two meters wide. Each is fixed to the seabed by chains so that it sits between 15and 36 feet below sea level. The biospheres are equipped with cameras and sensors that allow researchers in the company to monitor CO2levels, humidity, temperature, and more from a control tower on the shoreline. There's also a device to communicate with divers in the biospheres.
Solar panels (太阳能电池板) on the roof of the control tower power the fans that create airflow inside the biospheres, and because the temperature inside and outside the biospheres is consistent, there's no need to expend energy on the heating or cooling systems needed for traditional greenhouses.
The underwater garden doesn't require pesticides (杀虫剂) since bugs can't reach the plants, and though more research is needed, the company notes on its website that the higher-pressure conditions underwater appear to help plants grow more quickly.
The company is now ready to shift from the research phase of development to optimizing (优化) its biospheres for industrialization, with the goal of expanding them off coastlines around the world. To achieve the aim, the startup is now taking advantage of "digital twin" technology to precisely simulate (模仿) every aspect of its underwater garden.
Even with all the optimization potential offered by technology, Gamberini admits it's hard to imagine the produce grown in his startup's biospheres ever competing financially with traditionally grown crops. Still, he hopes the system's sustainability will be enough to draw customers.
(1)、What does Gamberini's company use "biospheres" mainly for?A、Doing scientific research on marine life. B、Creating a habitat for underwater animals. C、Monitoring climate change effects on coastal regions. D、Growing different types of plants through underwater agriculture.(2)、How is the temperature maintained inside the biospheres?A、By temperature regulation by divers. B、By advanced heating and cooling systems. C、By solar panels on the roof of the control tower. D、By natural climate conditions of underwater environment.(3)、What can we infer about Gamberini's company?A、It has little negative influence on the environment. B、It negatively affects ocean biodiversity. C、It leads to much use of pesticides. D、It contributes to climate change.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Grow Plants Under the Sea B、The Creative World of Keeping Animals C、Explore the Depths of Underwater Farming D、The Challenge of Growing Greens Underwater -
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。
Is there any such thing as a salt tooth? We are familiar with a sweet tooth, along with the negative effects of sugar. We are broadly aware of the disadvantages of too much salt, including high blood pressure, which puts pressure on the blood vessels (血管), the heart and the kidneys. It can also lead to water retention (水肿). But we don't tend to police how much salt we eat — at least, not as rigorously as with sugar — or question whether we are just paying attention to our bodies, which require some salt for muscles to work properly, or we are being controlled by a strong urge.
A salt tooth is quite unlike a sweet tooth. It doesn't create an appetite for itself at the hormone level. But salt does make our taste buds (味蕾) get used to it, so that the more you eat, the more you need to get the same salty hit. This is why chefs can get heavy-handed with it.
As Sam Bloom, a nutritional therapist, explains, "What is generally more concerning is the fat that is used together with salt, like salty crisps, fries and fast food. Ready meals are often the worst for hidden salts. Anything that adds flavor that isn't a spice or herb will probably have salt added to it and can make you want to eat more because it tastes good. The salt and fat combination in these foods is what causes problems with cholesterol (胆固醇). The salt that people add to a meal is much less concerning."
Nutritionists' suggestion is convincing: When the desire for salt hits, avoid going straight for salty snack foods such as crisps and instead ensure you are well hydrated. Seek out whole foods, such as olives and leafy greens. These foods will help you alleviate the desire for salt, which may often be due to a desire for nutrient-rich food.
(1)、What does the underlined word "rigorously" in paragraph 1 mean?A、Generally. B、Strictly. C、Largely. D、Pleasantly.(2)、Why is salt different from sugar according to paragraph 2?A、Salt attracts chefs. B、Salt gets people adapted. C、Salt can change hormone level. D、Salt generates a special appetite.(3)、What is Sam Bloom's attitude towards ready meals?A、Objective. B、Approving. C、Negative. D、Ambiguous.(4)、What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A、Ways of seeking out whole food. B、Reasons for getting the desire for salt. C、Attitudes towards seeking for nutrient food. D、Approaches to relieving the eagerness for salt. -
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。
I'm Bob Sassone. I'm typing the first draft of this letter on a 1954 Smith Corona Silent, a green and gray beauty. Now, for most of us, buying a typewriter in this age of the Internet, texting and tablet computers is odd enough. But there are plenty of writers who still use typewriters. Using a typewriter is a form of time travel. For people who know me well, the fact that I use a typewriter isn't a surprise. I'm someone who still has a landline and wears a wristwatch. So owning a typewriter fits into that life quite nicely.
Why do I love it so much? It is made for doing one thing: Writing. There are no distractions no email to check, no alerts that grab your attention. Some people look at it and said, "But you can't access the Internet on it!" Not being able to access the Internet on my writing machine is a feature, not a bug.
Of course I don't use a typewriter all the time. It's impossible in the 21st century. As someone who does a lot of work online and has to email his work to editors and other people, doing all of my writing on a typewriter just isn't something that would work today. And after using a computer keyboard for over 30 years, typing on a typewriter is hard. But it's wonderful to write letters, create first drafts, make notes and lists, and a typed message on a card or thank-you note looks fantastic. I didn't buy it for show. I'm actually using it!
So I write on both a typewriter and a laptop. I live in 1954 and in the modern digital age. Old and new, analog and digital, beauty and convenience. I straddle both worlds and try to use the technology that suits me best and works the best depending on what I'm doing. And that's really what we all should be doing with technology, isn't it?
(1)、What do most people think of buying a typewriter?A、Common. B、Useless. C、Strange. D、Meaningful.(2)、Why does the author enjoy using a typewriter?A、It has some advantages. B、The author is a collector. C、It makes the author inspired. D、The author dislikes modern things.(3)、What can we infer about the author from paragraph 3?A、He has used a typewriter for 30 years. B、He finds a typewriter useful and practical. C、There isn't plenty of work for him to do online. D、It's possible for him to always use a typewriter nowadays.(4)、What does the text want to convey to us?A、Interest is the best teacher. B、Each coin has its two sides. C、It pays to be suitable and useful. D、Actions speak louder than words. -
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。
More people are increasingly biking to commute (上下班往返), for exercise, or just for fun. Bicyclists should observe bicycle safety rules to help reduce deaths and injuries on the road.
Wear a helmets
Every bike ride begins with putting on a helmet. Your helmet can best protect you. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, click here to visit the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) website.
Avoid crashes
There are two main types of crashes: the most common (falls) , and the most serious (the ones with cars). Regardless of the reasons for the crash, prevention is the key point.
Be alert (警惕的)
Be alert to the road and all traffic around you; anticipate what others may do before they do it. This is defensive driving — the quicker you notice a potential conflict the quicker you can act to avoid a potential crash.
Pay attention to road signs and road conditions
Obey street signs, signals, and road markings, just like a car. Look ahead for risks or situations to avoid what may cause you to fall, like potholes (坑洼) and train tracks. No texting, listening to music or using anything that distracts you by taking your eyes and ears or your mind off the road and traffic.
Ride in the same direction as traffic
This way, if the sidewalk ends, you are already riding with the flow of traffic. If crossing a street, motorists will look left, right, left for traffic. When you are to the driver's left, the driver is more likely to see you. Slow and look for traffic (left — right — left and behind) when crossing a street from a sidewalk; be prepared to stop and follow the pedestrian signals.
(1)、 What is the most important aspect of avoiding crashes?A、Putting on a helmet. B、Cycling slowly. C、Reacting quickly. D、Prevention in advance.(2)、What is the correct order to cross the street from the sidewalk?A、Behind — left — right and left. B、Left — right — left and behind. C、Left — behind — left and right. D、Right — left — right and behind.(3)、Where is the text most likely from?A、A website. B、A local radio station. C、A popular magazine. D、A manufacture instruction. -
6、 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
George Ellet had a bright silver dollar from his mother for a New-year gift. He thought of all the fine things he might buy with it.
The ground was all covered with snow; but the sun shone out bright, and everything looked beautiful. So George put on his hat and ran into the street. As he went skipping along, he met some boys throwing snowballs. George soon engaged in the sport.
He sent a ball at James Mason, but it missed him, and broke a window on the other side of the street. George feared someone would come out of the house and find him. So he ran off as fast as he could.
As soon as he got round the next corner, George stopped, because he was very sorry for what he had done. He said to himself, "I have no right to spend my silver dollar now. I ought to go back, and pay for the glass I broke with my snowball."
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为80词左右;
2. 续写部分为一段,开头语已为你写好。
He went up and down the street and felt very sad.
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7、 假设你是李华,你的澳大利亚好友Adam下个月来中国游玩。他非常喜欢中国历史和传统,在电子邮件中请你推荐一个历史文化名城。请你用英文给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 介绍你所推荐的历史名城;(历史文化名城如:杭州、西安、曲阜、平遥等)
2. 你推荐的理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右。
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Adam,
Yours,
Li Hua
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8、 There is convincing (证据) that too much stress is likely to lead to depression. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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9、 It has been (宣布) that more jobs will be lost, which makes all the employees upset. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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10、 Anyone with a membership card can have a to all the equipment in the fitness club. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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11、 Applying what you have learned to practice is universally regarded as an effective a to learning English. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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12、 Thanks to the Internet, it is c for us to communicate with our friends no matter how far away we are from each other. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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13、 As is often the case, supermarkets are crowded with customers whenever there are goods offered at a d.(根据首字母单词拼写)
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14、 To keep in shape, please follow these simple (指导原则) for a balanced diet first. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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15、 Every time I turn to William for help, he is always g with his time and explains to me patiently. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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16、 The magazine (属于) to the blogger is popular with people who are fond of travelling.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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17、 I by his speech, the freshman made up his mind to devote himself to learning.(根据首字母单词拼写)
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18、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。
Chang'an Tower, also known as the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, is an architectural wonder (locate) in Xi'an, China. With its rich historical significance and stunning beauty, this ancient tower stands as a masterpiece of China's cultural heritage.
(original) built during the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century, Chang'an Tower served as a Buddhist pagoda, housing Buddhist materials that the monk Xuanzang brought from India. Its construction (order) by Emperor Gaozong to promote Buddhism and facilitate (使……便利) the translation of Buddhist scriptures (佛经) Chinese.
Rising to a (high) of 64 meters, the square-shaped, thirteen-storey tower showcases the splendid craftsmanship of ancient Chinese craftsmen, each storey of exhibits unique architectural features, (reflect) the cultural influences of the time. Visitors can go up the internal staircase to the top for magnificent (view) of the city. Surrounding the pagoda, the serene gardens and the Da Ci'en Temple offer a peaceful retreat as well.
Whether it is for experiencing a piece of history exploring cultural wonders, Chang'an Tower is essential destination for those exploring China's vast historical landscape.
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19、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给A、B、C、和D中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was shocked when my socially awkward sister, who had suffered from Asperger Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合症), decided to sing in front of the school. I knew she would 1 me in some way, so I protested. However, my parents insisted that she 2 and I would have to be part of the audience. I silently hoped that something would happen to 3 me from watching her losing face.
As I waited in the hall, sweat 4 my forehead. I comforted myself that no one knew she was my sister and tried to persuade myself that it would be 5 . The lights darkened and the 6 opened to reveal (使露面) my sister standing alone on stage. She seemed 7 , taking a minute to stammer (结结巴巴地说) her name and class. 8 began to be heard in the audience.
I shifted nervously in my seat, afraid what was about to happen. But as my sister started to sing, I was 9 . Her voice flowed effortlessly and melodiously, filling the hall with its 10 . I watched in wonder, realizing I had never known she could sing so 11 . I listened carefully to the lyric (歌词) she had written herself, feeling ashamed for doubting her 12 . My heart gave way as I heard the heartfelt words.
In that moment, guilt and shame flooded my heart. 13 my unwillingness to support her, she had never taken anything that I had done to her to heart. It was then that I determined to love her 14 . It was as if a veil (面纱) had been 15 from my eyes, and my heart was full.
(1)A 、 embarrass B 、 impress C 、 surprise D 、 support(2)A 、 hide B 、 quit C 、 escape D 、 perform(3)A 、 protect B 、 save C 、 recover D 、 rescue(4)A 、 picked up B 、 climbed upon C 、 took off D 、 went up(5)A 、 impressive B 、 exciting C 、 fine D 、 challenging(6)A 、 characters B 、 lectures C 、 curtains D 、 signals(7)A 、 confident B 、 nervous C 、 prepared D 、 relaxed(8)A 、 Cries B 、 Crashes C 、 Whispers D 、 Screams(9)A 、 entertained B 、 disappointed C 、 relieved D 、 shocked(10)A 、 power B 、 weakness C 、 silence D 、 darkness(11)A 、 softly B 、 loudly C 、 quietly D 、 beautifully(12)A 、 abilities B 、 failures C 、 talents D 、 weaknesses(13)A 、 Without B 、 Despite C 、 Beyond D 、 Within(14)A 、 extremely B 、 equally C 、 unconditionally D 、 finally(15)A 、 lifted B 、 dropped C 、 covered D 、 hidden -
20、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余项。
How satisfied are you with your life? How good do you feel every day? Your answers to those two questions can show how happy you are
It's true that your happiness is partly affected by your genes. According to experts, happiness is a choice. It's something that you can develop with continuing practice. Following these tried-and-true tips can help you find happiness.
Be kind to yourself.
Don't compare yourself to others. Everyone has different talents and abilities. It's OK that you're not like someone else. Comparison has been called "the thief of joy". In addition, forgive yourself often. .
Take breaks from social media.
Yet much of what appears on social media is not real. Many people compare themselves with those images, resulting in feelings of discouragement.
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Spending time with people you love and that love you is necessary for building strong connections and developing a sense of belonging. By devoting time and attention to those who matter most to you, you can create lasting memories, deepen understanding, and strengthen bonds with each other happily.
Get outside for exercise.
Nature helps to reduce stress. Exercise and put your health in the first place. Just going on a walk can make a difference.
Limit time you spend on news.
Stay aware of recent events. But don't spend hours consuming news, which usually includes negative stories and events.
Since happiness is a choice, why not choose it? Life will look brighter filled with love and joy!
A. You are not perfect.
B. Invest in your relationships.
C. Determine happiness through actions.
D. You could perhaps lead a happier life and feel more satisfied.
E. But even if you're not usually a happy person, you can change that.
F. People who get up and move are usually happier than those who don't.
G. The Internet is full of people who look beautiful and seem to lead exciting lives.