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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。
On November 2, 2021, my friend Lou messaged me with a challenge: "Amy and I are not buying any new clothes for a year…" My immediate reply was, "Definitely!" This might not be what people who know me would expect. As a child, I once invited a girl to my birthday party just because I had seen her in a beautiful dress. My love for fashion has continued into adulthood.
However, I am also aware of the significant issues in the fashion industry: it's highly polluting. There's also the problem of waste, with the West often dumping(丢弃) unwanted clothing in other regions.
So, when the invitation appeared, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to reset my relationship with clothes.
The year pushed me to embrace better habits. I've always enjoyed looking for second-hand items, but when my only pair of trainers broke in an unfixable way, I urgently needed a replacement. The Vinted app helped me find one almost as quickly as buying new.
I put more effort into making clothes. You quickly realize the labor involved once you start making shorts by yourself. Besides, removing the ease of buying new pushed me towards fixing instead, though a low point was taking a much-loved pair of shoes to a cobbler(修鞋匠), only to be told it'd be "cheaper to buy new".
Even though the year is officially over, I'm hoping to carry on with what I've learned. I'm trying to consume less overall, with a one in, one out' rule with clothes. I've been noting down what clothes I wear each day, and whether I get 30 wears out of it (said to be the amount of times necessary to balance out the carbon emissions(排放) created to make a piece of clothing).
These approaches are what work. for me. But there are loads of different ways to do a fashion challenge. How useful, challenging, or appealing an approach sounds will vary from individual to individual. Whatever you do, roping in friends is recommended. They keep you motivated; they can also share ideas, and possibly clothes!
(1)、Why did the author accept the challenge of not buying clothes for one year?A、She accepted the challenge to satisfy her friend. B、She was concerned about the threat of fashion industry. C、She thought this would solve the problem of pollution. D、She had had enough of her deep connection with fashion.(2)、How did the author feel when told it would be "cheaper to buy new"?A、Shocked. B、Discouraged. C、Frightened. D、Confused.(3)、What does the number "30"in paragraph 6 mean?A、The author has been sticking to a 30-item clothing limit. B、A piece of clothing of good quality can be worm at least 30 times. C、The author would wear a piece of clothing 30 times for environmental reasons. D、If a piece of clothing was worn 30 times, no carbon emission would be produced.(4)、What is paragraph 7 mainly about?A、Suggestions the author gives to readers. B、The role of friends in achieving success. C、Uniqueness of the author's own experience. D、The change in the way the author views fashion. -
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。
Be a Beekeeper fora Day!
Learn about the fascinating world of honey bees in a way that few get to experience:
●Your tour, led by a professional beekeeper, will include suiting up in protective gear, lighting a bee smoker, and getting up close with more than 100,000 bees.
●Guided tours include protective gear and select drinks.
●Any children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one paid adult.
Price
Starting at $35 Ages 13+: $50 Ages 6-12: $35
Time
Saturdays
Duration
1.5 Hours
Place
Two Hives Honey Ranch
Things to know:
Ensure you rive a few minutes before your start time to sign waivers(豁免协议) and get signed in.
Tours are weather dependent, so if the forecast calls for rain, please watch your email 24 – 48 hours before in case we need to cancel/reschedule.
What to bring:
We will have a variety of protective gear for all of you. Please follow the guidelines:
◆Closed-toe shoes that cover the ankle are required.
◆Wear long pants and a long sleeve top. Try to stick to lighter colors on top.
◆Choose clothing that is loose fitting - nothing especially tight!
◆Avoid using materials that are hairy or made from sweater type materials.
◆Please avoid using any perfumes(香水)or creams - the bees are not fans of our smell.
(1)、What is the text?A、A student's scientific report. B、A user guide for keeping bees. C、An introduction to a scenic spot. D、An advertisement for a special tour.(2)、If the weather doesn't permit, what should participants do?A、Reschedule for another day. B、Check the email box in advance. C、Cancel their participation immediately. D、Prepare rain gear for better experience.(3)、Which of the following is allowed during the tour?A、Being dressed in light-colored clothing. B、Wearing sweaters that are loose fitting, C、Using sunscreen with pleasant smells. D、Exploring independently at the age of 15. -
3、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the talk mainly about?A、Outdoor courses. B、Traveling plans. C、School activities.(2)、What does "Nature" aim at helping students do?A、Acquire survival skills. B、Learn about wildlife. C、Improve maths scores.(3)、What will the students learn to do this time?A、Make a birdhouse. B、Design backpacks. C、Feed birds.(4)、How long will the students spend in "Nature" in total?A、12 hours. B、24 hours. C、36 hours.
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4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the man doing?A、Having an interview. B、Applying for a job. C、Discussing a program.(2)、What do we know about the man's mother?A、She was a doctor. B、She was a housewife. C、She was a nurse.(3)、What does the man do in his spare time?A、He reads books. B、He goes cycling. C、He works part-time.(4)、Which school is the man's last choice?A、Yale. B、Stanford. C、Johns Hopkins.
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5、听材料,回答问题。(1)、What kind of book does the man want?A、A biography. B、A fantasy book. C、An adventure story.(2)、Why does the woman buy books today?A、To complete her paper. B、To prepare a birthday gift. C、To learn more about a great man.(3)、Which series of books will the woman take?A、Harry Potter. B、The Lord of the Rings. C、The Hunger Games.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How can the quality be ensured?A、By analyzing some samples. B、By making production fully automatic. C、By having all products inspected strictly.(2)、How many units will be produced per month from October?A、1,200. B、1,000. C、980.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why did Johnson miss the game?A、He got the time wrong. B、He took swimming lessons. C、He worked on his biology project.(2)、What does the woman think of the game?A、Wonderful. B、Disappointing. C、Average.
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8、 What do the speakers plan to do?A、Drive back home. B、Stay at the airport. C、Go to the airport hotel.
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9、 When will the lecture end?A、At 4:30 pm. B、At 5:00 pm. C、At 5:30 pm.
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10、 What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Husband and wife. C、Teacher and student.
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11、Where are the speakers most probably?A、In a classroom. B、In a bookstore. C、In a library.
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12、What does the man suggest Karen do7A、Find an easy job. B、Try a new project. C、Take good care of herself.
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13、 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。
When I was eight years old, my family moved from Japan to Canada. In Japan, I was a lively girl who enjoyed sharing my dolls and jokes and loved making people laugh with my jokes and creating imaginative games to play with my friends. However, when we settled in Canada, I struggled to adapt. I was born shy and wasn't good at making new friends. During my first days at school I looked at others who were talking in groups happily. How I wish I were one of them!
We settled in a comfortable house with a nice garden where we grew vegetables—my responsibility. While I enjoyed looking after them, I often daydreamed about having a great garden like my classmate Alice's, with its roses. Despite living in the same neighborhood, Alice and I hardly talked.
It was a hurricane that brought Alice and I closer.
The hurricane struck on an afternoon. The gentle wind turned into a heavy storm, and the sky became dark with thick gray clouds. Gradually, the hurricane took shape. My entire family gathered in the bathroom, seeking shelter from the storm. Frightened, I sat close to my mom, knees in my chest. After the storm had passed, our worries and fears were replaced by relief that we were unharmed and that our house had remained undamaged.
As I stepped outside, I witnessed(见证) the extent of the damage the hurricane had caused to our neighborhood. Across the street, a tall tree had fallen, crushing(严重破坏) Alice's garden in front of her yellow house. We hurried over to check on it. Fortunately, none of her family was injured. However, her once-beautiful garden was in ruins, with the fallen tree destroying the roses and debris(碎片) spread everywhere. The roses that Alice used to be proud of were gone.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was imagining how heartbroken Alice must feel seeing this when she appeared in the garden.
Looking at the restored garden, we could imagine attractive roses next spring.
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14、 假定你是李华,你们学校正在发起保护野生动物的活动,请你用英语为学校英文报写一篇关于"Animals Protection, Everyone's Duty"的倡议书。要点包括:
1.野生动物的现状;
2.应采取的措施;
3.保护动物的意义和发出倡议。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Animals Protection, Everyone's Duty
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15、 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。
The mouth-watering hot pots of Sichuan are as famous overseas as they are in China, and the hot flavour is enough (heat) up a cold midwinter evening or to let loose rivers of sweat on a summer afternoon. I gave it my first try last night, together a few local friends. As the soup bubbled slowly over a gas burner in the middle of the table, (it) surface was covered with a beautiful layer of chillies, Sichuan peppers, spring onions and red oil. Slowly at first, and then faster and faster, we tipped plates of fresh meat, fish and vegetables into the pot. The hot flavour quickened our laughter and conversation, (make) the meal the perfect way to relax with friends.
Sichuan hot pots are perfect for the damp, (fog) climate in which they were invented. They are believed to have started off in the late Qing Dynasty as a way for boatmen on the Yangtze River to keep warm during the cold and wet winters. In the beginning, the delicious dish was made (simple) by boiling vegetables, chillies and Sichuan peppers in water. Over time, it (expand) to include multiple options of soups, vegetables, meats and sauces, appealing to people of different (taste). What I love best about Sichuan hot pots is that they offer great opportunity to socialize with friends since a meal can last for hours. I instantly became a big fan of Sichuan hot pots I'll soon be back for more!
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16、 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。
A 14-year-old boy was on the way back home with his cousin when he caught something unexpected: a stranger's wallet. Upon looking inside, Connor was even more 1 to find that it wasn't empty. The wallet was still holding some personal items and 2 .
The teen said, "My cousin Brandon 3 opened the wallet up and said there was some money in it and then we took the money out and 4 ." As it turned out, there was about $2,000 in the wallet. Connor thought that they should find the owner and return the money though their family was 5 money.
Thankfully, they had 6 to the owner. There was also a business card with the owner's 7 on it: Jim Denney, a farmer from Iowa. He'd been walking on the very same street last year when the wallet 8 out of his pocket without him 9 . This made for an awkward situation when he returned to his hotel to settle the 10 "That was the worst feeling I ever 11 I didn't have any penny on me," said Jim.
Jim was both shocked and thankful when Connor and his family 12 him. He never 13 he'd see that wallet or its contents again. When the farmer arrived in Minnesota to pick up his belongings, he tried to give the teenager 14 money. However, the boy couldn't be persuaded to take it. This 15 Jim even more.
(1)A 、 surprised B 、 content C 、 pleased D 、 upset(2)A 、 paper B 、 messages C 、 cash D 、 property(3)A 、 secretly B 、 greedily C 、 curiously D 、 enthusiastically(4)A 、 confirmed B 、 counted C 、 declared D 、 stored(5)A 、 relying on B 、 giving rise to C 、 paying off D 、 crying out for(6)A 、 devices B 、 access C 、 experience D 、 processes(7)A 、 name B 、 address C 、 photo D 、 destination(8)A 、 threw B 、 flooded C 、 poured D 、 fell(9)A 、 understanding B 、 noticing C 、 informing D 、 reacting(10)A 、 bill B 、 trip C 、 supply D 、 policy(11)A 、 found B 、 established C 、 had D 、 overcame(12)A 、 spotted B 、 waved C 、 tracked D 、 contacted(13)A 、 reminded B 、 imagined C 、 recognized D 、 proved(14)A 、 reward B 、 prize C 、 fund D 、 rescue(15)A 、 scared B 、 charged C 、 hugged D 、 impressed -
17、 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。
The number of people dying in natural disasters is lower today than it was in the past. However, if you can keep your head and find the right place to stay when the ground starts shaking, you might be able to survive.
The biggest danger is falling pieces. Since earthquakes happen suddenly without warning, you have to think quickly to stay safe. If you are indoors during an earthquake, remember: "drop, cover and hold on."
Drop: When you feel the ground shaking or something crashing, get down on your hands and knees. Quickly crawl(缓慢行进) under a strong desk or table nearby. Don't try to run downstairs or walk to a safer place because you might fall. If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow until the shaking stops.
Cover: Use one hand to cover your neck and head. If not, move towards a wall inside the building, not the outside walls with windows. Stay on your hands and knees, keeping your hand over your neck for protection.
Hold on: Hold onto your desk or table with one hand while keeping the other over your neck and head. Be ready to move with the desk or table. .
However, if you are outside, driving or at the beach, trying to find something to hide under may not be an option.
A. This keeps you from falling over.
B. If it is not strong enough, turn to another one.
C. Earthquakes can still be destructive, though.
D. Then crawl under a desk or table if there's one close by.
E. Advanced technology provides many ways for us to stay safer.
F. Remember, don't try to move until the shaking has completely stopped.
G. The safest place during an earthquake is likely an open field with no trees around.
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18、 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。
Celebrities(名人) have all sorts of strange diets. One of the latest diets among celebrities is the "OMAD". Instead of only fasting on certain days or only eating your meals during a specific time window, people following OMAD eat all their day's calories in one single, large meal.
One study so far has looked at the effect of OMAD in humans. In this study, participants(参与者) were given the same number of calories to eat each day. For half of the study, participants ate these calories in a single meal, before switching(转换) and eating their daily calories in three meals. Each meal pattern was only followed for an 11-day period-not very long at all. The one meal was taken between 5 p. m. and 7 p. m., ensuring a particular flavour to the timing. Only 11 participants completed the study, suggesting a limited results.
When participants ate just one meal per day, they saw a greater reduction in their body weight, indicating a potential association between OMAD and weight loss. However, participants also experienced greater reductions in bone density(密度) when eating just one meal a day, suggesting a need to vary the diet for health. This could lead to reduced muscle function and greater risk of bone fractures(骨折) if the diet was to be followed for a longer period.
While these results may indicate that OMAD could have benefits for some aspects of health, there's still a lot we don't know about it. It will be important for future studies to investigate(调查) the effect of OMAD in a larger number of participants and in other groups of people, as this study only included thin, young adults. It will also be important for studies to look at the effect of OMAD over a longer period of time, and to conduct these trials in a real-life setting.
(1)、What is the primary characteristic of the OMAD diet according to the text?A、One large meal per day. B、Low calorie eating. C、Plain flavour. D、Multiple small meals.(2)、According to the study mentioned, what effect did the OMAD diet have on participants?A、Weight gain. B、Weight loss. C、Increase in fat. D、Increase in height.(3)、Which group of people were involved in the study discussed in the text?A、Elderly people. B、Overweight adults. C、Young people. D、Children.(4)、What does the text suggest about future research on the OMAD diet?A、Stopping unnecessary studies. B、Reducing participants. C、Exploring long-term effects. D、Testing only in the lab. -
19、 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。
This is a video interview. An AI interviewer is on the screen. It asks: "From your resume(简历), we know you took part in an activity; please talk about the role you played in it. "Unlike real people who would size you up in past interviews, this interviewer's body movements still have a somewhat mechanical(机械的) feeling, so you're not as nervous as before.
As AI technology gradually becomes wide-ranging, more and more companies start using AI to improve recruitment(招聘) efficiency, handling tasks such as job matching, intelligent interviews, etc. Some job seekers can also use AI tools for resume preparing, interview practice, and instant feedback.
In the future, will HR(人力资源) be replaced? In response to the question, CEO Ye Xiangyu believes: "As technology develops, the originally inefficient work of HR will be made more efficient. In the vast field of human resources, after AI handles some tool-type tasks, it can free up time for HR to accomplish more and more important other tasks. Above all else, AI will likely extend the capabilities of HR professionals rather than replacing them entirely.
Perhaps in the future, this industry will experience a brief period of growing pains, but according to existing research data, the majority of job seekers still value human decision-making in hiring processes.
For companies, seizing the AI opportunity and truly improving efficiency with AI technology has become a test they must face. However, the road for AI to empower the recruitment industry is still very long, with software development and technical advancements continually evolving. AI offers guidelines, and downloading insights from AI systems can enhance decision-making, but human's judgment remains important.
(1)、How will you be if you are receiving a video interview by AI according to paragraph 1?A、Less nervous. B、More confident. C、In low spirits. D、More curious.(2)、Which of the following can replace the underlined word "handling" in the second paragraph?A、bringing up B、speeding up C、dealing with D、getting rid of(3)、What does CEO Ye Xiangyu think about AI and HR?A、AI will make HR jobs useless. B、Al will allow HR to do more important stuff. C、HR people will have to do different jobs. D、AI will do all HR work.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、AI: A Long Way to the Future B、AI: The Role in Recruitment C、AI: The Replacement of Humans D、AI: The End of Human Decision-Making -
20、 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 group of young people in San Antonio is changing plastic bags into sleeping mats(睡垫)for the city's homeless people. Led by Teens Give Back SATX, these young people are making a real difference for those who need help.
"We often forget how lucky we are to have a bed to sleep in at night after a long day of work or school, and how nice it feels. Homeless people have no shelters(避难所) or even no beds," said Addie Roberts from Teens Give Back SATX. With this in mind, Roberts and her friends decided to use old grocery bags to make something valuable for San Antonio's homeless people.
Making these sleeping mats takes time, hard work, and teamwork. Each mat needs about 700 to 900 plastic bags, and it can take 15—20 hours to finish one. Even though the project is a lot of work, the young people are determined to help their community.
"In some weather conditions, these mats can save lives by keeping people off the cold ground," said Rex Brien, Vice President of Emergency Services for SAMMinistries. Just providing a barrier between people and the weather can really help those who have nowhere else to sleep.
In the past year, Teens Give Back SATX has made around 50 mats, showing how committed(尽心尽力的) they are to helping San Antonio's homeless people. As the young people keep working to turn trash(垃圾) into treasure, they invite others to join them and make a difference.
(1)、What is the main goal of Teens Give Back SATX in the text?A、To teach about trash. B、To help homeless people. C、To recycle plastic bags. D、To find new ways to learn.(2)、What's the main idea of the third paragraph?A、Making mats costs more than expected. B、The young people's efforts have paid off. C、The young people make a commitment to their job. D、The young people help people from all walks of life.(3)、What's one important thing the mats do in bad weather according to Rex Brien?A、Keep people calm. B、Make a soft bed. C、Shelter the homeless. D、Block the cold ground.(4)、What do the young people want to promote in addition to turning trash into treasure?A、The sense of belonging. B、Awareness of charity. C、Public health awareness. D、The sense of satisfaction.