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1、 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。
There once was a stray dog (流浪狗) named Rufus who was the most amazing dog on Kumquat Street. He could hear a ladybug blowing its nose. He could see a pill bug eating a black licorice candy at midnight. Rufus could even smell a caterpillar that hadn't washed its feet.
You would think that Rufus, being so amazing, was also happy. But he wasn't. You see, there was one thing that kept Rufus from being adopted by his favorite human. And that was ...Rufus barked backward. Here's what he sounded like: "Wob-wow! Wob-wow! Fra-fra-fra! Krab-krab!"
Rufus could stand being laughed at by every squirrel and cat in the neighborhood. What he couldn't stand was that his bark kept him from living with Janie Johnson.
Janie never laughed at Rufus when he barked. More than anything else, Rufus wanted to be her pet. He wanted to play catch in her yard every day and sleep at the foot of her bed each night.
But Janie's father, Mr. Johnson, wouldn't hear of it. "What? A dog that barks backward? Wed be the laughingstocks of Kumquat Street! we Johnsons didn't get where we are today by adopting dogs that bark backward. No, Janie. It's out of the question."
"I'm sorry," Janie told Rufus one morning as they sat on her front porch. "I keep telling Daddy how great you are. He just won't listen."
"Krab-krab!" said Rufus.
"Yes, sometimes he is bad-tempered," said Janie "I'll keep trying, though. Don't worry."
But Rufus did worry. That evening he talked it over with his friend Bill Bulldog. "I don't think Mr Johnson will ever like me," Rufus said. "As long as I bark backward, he'll never let me live in his home."
"Have you tried treatment?" asked Bill.
Rufus said, "I've tried everything. Nothing helps. It's just the way I bark."
"You're a great dog Roof. Anyone can see that," said Bill. "It just takes some humans longer to figure it out, that's all. Hey, want to go with me to Succotash Street? I've heard that their garbage is fantastic."
Rufus yawned. "No, thanks," he said. "I'll take a nap."
When Rufus woke up, it was late afternoon. As he was lying there, his sharp ears heard Mr. Johnson saying, "It's almost suppertime. ls Janie still roller-skating? We Johnsons didn't get where we are today by being late for supper."
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。
Rufus ran down Kumquat Street to look for Janie.
At the sight of Janie and Rufus Mr. Johnson ran up.
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2、 假定你是李华,暑假在伦敦学习。你对当地一个社区在网上发布的志愿者招募信息十分感兴趣,于是给该社区写信,内容包括:
1.说明报名原因;
2.询问相关情况;
3.表达你的期待。
注意:1词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,使内容充实,行文连贯。
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3、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.
One of the most endangered animals in the world is the Siberian tiger, (know) as the Northeast Tiger in China. There are less than 500 of these beautiful animals still living in the wild. The Siberian tiger is the largest of all tigers. adult male can grow up to 3.3 meters in (long) and weigh as much as 300kilograms.
Long ago, Siberian tigers were all over Northcast Asia and Russian Far East. , today they are found mainly along the Chinese-Russian border and (possible) in North Korea. The main reason for their decrease in numbers is the disappearance of their natural habitat. Fortunately, steps (take) to save this magnificent creature in recent years and as a consequence numbers are the rise.
There is also a fairly large population of Siberian tigers in zoos, some of are expected to be reintroduced to the wild. Of course, they would need to learn how to hunt and take care of (they), and this is easier said than done. Another big issue is the problem of space. At present, there just is not enough (spoil) forest available to support reintroducing many Siberian tigers into the wild.
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4、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The rangoli (印度传统地画艺术) was a giant good-luck charm. Grandma used to make one for the start of the new year. First, she would draw on the floor with chalk. Then, she would fill the drawing with uncooked1 rice.
This year, Manju was old enough to help. He2 paper into a cone (圆锥体) and filled it with rice. Side by side, he placed rice across the drawing together with Grandma. Sometimes his rice skittered outside the drawing, sometimes he used the3 color. And sometimes he rubbed away the4 , so Grandma had to redraw it. But5 , the bright swirls of rice transformed into a beautiful peacock. When Manju admired the peacock, he6 a small piece of tile (瓷砖) peeking through on Grandma's side.
A7 ? But Grandma was away to answer the telephone. Should he fix it?
"I'll surprise Grandma!" He decided. He8 across, trying to reach the gap. Almost. His left leg inched up. There! Suddenly, Manju began to 9 . His proud smile vanished. "No!" He crashed down onto the rangoli, scattering rice10 .
Manju rose to his feet and pushed the rice back. But the colors were11 . When Grandma came back, Manju12 . He said, "I'm sorry. I should have waited for you." Grandma shook her head. "You saw a13 and tried to fix it. I'm proud of you." They picked up the rice,14 each grain by color. Just before nightfall, they finished fixing the rangoli.
Grandma lit candles around the rangoli. In the flickering light, the peacock seemed15 with mystical powers. Manju smiled. The new year felt full of good luck, thanks to Grandma—and him.
(1)A 、 burst B 、 marked C 、 colored D 、 carried(2)A 、 rolled B 、 brought C 、 slid D 、 sank(3)A 、 pale B 、 wrong C 、 fresh D 、 bright(4)A 、 viewpoint B 、 outline C 、 proposal D 、 case(5)A 、 slowly B 、 fluently C 、 passively D 、 instantly(6)A 、 imagined B 、 spotted C 、 witnessed D 、 missed(7)A 、 cone B 、 rice C 、 chalk D 、 gap(8)A 、 extended B 、 expanded C 、 stretched D 、 spread(9)A 、 swell B 、 lift C 、 shake D 、 rest(10)A 、 somewhere B 、 everywhere C 、 anywhere D 、 nowhere(11)A 、 mixed B 、 removed C 、 classified D 、 displayed(12)A 、 looked into B 、 looked through C 、 looked out D 、 looked down(13)A 、 problem B 、 puzzle C 、 selection D 、 collection(14)A 、 analyzing B 、 searching C 、 sorting D 、 checking(15)A 、 lovely B 、 living C 、 live D 、 alive -
5、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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you have sweaty palms when you are sitting in the exam hall? Do worrying thoughts keep you awake at night? You may have experienced one of these on certain occasions.Here are three simple "first-aid" techniques that could make a difference.
Sit at your bed
Do you jump out of bed the moment the alarm rings every morning? Perhaps the next time you get up in the morning, you can try this. Slowly get up and sit at your bed for a few minutes.The important thing is not to let any hurried thoughts clutter your mind. In these few quiet minutes to yourself, you will be able to feel refreshed.
On many occasions, we have our handphones right next to the served food, and our eyes are busy with the world within these tiny devices. Such actions seem to be the perfect recipe for an overworked brain.
Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors. It also helps you to feel more relaxed.
Get moving
Playing sports such as basketball, soccer or simply going for a run helps reduce the body's stress hormones and instead stimulates the production of endorphins that lift your mood.All you have to do is to ensure you incorporate a regular routine of exercise of low to moderate intensity. This will also help you feel more energized and healthy, besides ridding you of stress and anxiety.
These are the ways you can achieve harmony with your body and mind, and feel less anxious and stressed. Give them a try. Your mind will thank you for it.
A. Eat mindfully
B. Exercise regularly
C. Let the body and mind feel the peace.
D. There is no need for you to become a gym rat.
E. It helps you to be conscious of the food you put in your mouth.
F. This, in turn, has the effect of bringing your body into a state of deep relaxation.
G. It is a sign that anxiety is creeping up on you, and your brain is nudging you for help.
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6、阅读理解
The rate of childhood obesity in the U. S. has tripled over the past 50 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) made waves this year by recommending that doctors put obese kids as young as two years old on intensive, family-oriented lifestyle and behavior plans. It also suggested prescribing weight-loss drugs to children l2 and older and surgery to teens 13 and older. This advice reflects the organization's adoption of a more active position on childhood obesity.
Yet the lifestyle programs the AAP recommends are expensive, inaccessible to most children and hard to maintain. Few weight-loss drugs have been approved for children. And surgery has potential risks and few long-term safety data. Furthermore, it's not clear whether interventions in youngsters help to improve health or merely add to the psychological burden overweight kids face from the society.
Rather than paying close attention to numbers on a scale, the U. S. and countries with similar trends should focus on an underlying truth: we need to invest in more and safer places for children to play where they can move and run around, climb and jump, ride and skate.
Why is it so hard to get kids moving? Experts blame the problem on the privatization of sports — as public investment in school-based athletics dwindles, expensive private leagues have grown, leaving many kids out. In addition to fewer opportunities at school, researchers cite increased screen time and a lack of safe places for them to play outside the home. New York City, for example, had 2,067 public playgrounds as of 2019 — a very small amount for its large population. In Los Angeles in 2015, only 33 percent of youths lived within walking distance of a park.
Kids everywhere need more places to play. Public funding to build and keep up these areas is crucial, but other options such as shared-use agreements can make unused spaces available to the public. These opportunities aren't primarily about changing children's waistlines — they're how we keep childhood healthy and fun.
(1)、What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A、Childhood obesity is well under control in recent years. B、Weight-loss surgery are recommended to children 12 and older. C、AAP plays a more active role in fighting against childhood obesity. D、Expensive as it is, lifestyle programs are practical for most children.(2)、The underlined word "dwindle" is closest in meaning to ____.A、decline B、quit C、increase D、develop(3)、 In the author's opinion, what measures should be taken to create more safe areas?A、Prepare fitness equipment at home. B、Live within walking distance of a park. C、Promote investment in private athletics. D、Open up playgrounds when school's out.(4)、 What's the main idea of the text?A、Sports play an important role in children's growth. B、More safe areas for outdoor fun are in urgent need. C、Family-oriented lifestyles are crucial to children's health. D、Medical intervention is important to ease psychological burden. -
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Students at the Calhoun School in New York City have much more than a roof over their heads. They have a rooftop garden, with lush grass, colorful flowers and fragrant herbs. "Green roofs" are sprouting up all over, from schools to city skyscrapers. And roofs aren't the only things going green. Architects are finding all sorts of new ways to build buildings that are easier on the environment. These schools, homes, and offices are called "green buildings".
Normally it takes a lot of energy to run appliances. Too often, that energy comes from burning fossil fuels. So green buildings are designed to do all these things with much less energy. An energy-smart building starts with thick walls. A layer of insulation (隔热材料) traps air to stop heat from passing through. That keeps heat inside in the winter, and keeps heat outside in the summer. This saves energy for heating and cooling.
Heat pumps are another power-saving way to stay comfortable. A ground heat pump moves heat through pipes that run through the ground next to the building. A few feet under the ground, the temperature stays around 10℃ all year round. Water flowing around the pipes helps heat the building in winter and cool it in summer.
Another way to build green is to use recycled materials. That saves the cost and pollution of manufacturing something new. In the Chicago Center for Green Technology, the ceiling tiles (瓷砖) are made of pressed newspaper. The bathroom floors are tiled with recycled glass, and the stall walls are recycled plastic. Builders have found many creative ways to re-use old materials.
As more people become concerned about climate change, more buildings are going green. Green buildings produce less of the gases that warm the planet. City planners like green buildings because they save money. And they are healthier for the people who work and live inside. But you don't need to build a whole new building. Simple changes like shading windows and planting trees can make any home greener—and a better Earth home for us all.
(1)、How are green buildings designed to keep warm in the winter?A、By-burning fossil fuels. B、By using thick walls with insulators. C、By running heating devices. D、By equipping buildings with appliances.(2)、According to the passage, the advantages of green buildings include the following EXCEPT____.A、saving water B、using recycled materials C、using less energy D、reducing greenhouse gas emissions(3)、In which section of a magazine can we read the text?A、Education. B、Culture. C、Economy. D、Technology.(4)、Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A、Recycling: to make a better earth for us all B、Heat Pumps: a new approach to saving energy C、Green Roofs: more than a roof over our heads D、Building Green: to hug the earth more kindly -
8、阅读理解
One of the earliest forms of writing which is still being used today is Chinese characters, or hanzi. The image that many people have of Chinese characters is that they are all pictograms, but this is far from the case because pictograms have very limited use. Simple pictograms might be practical, for example, if one is making a shopping list of items to buy at the store, but they are fairly useless if one is writing something more complex or abstract. So it is a mistake to assume that written Chinese is a "picture language".
Besides pictograms, there are simple ideograms. These are characters which provide an abstract picture of an idea, but in an often easily recognizable form. For example, "up" is "上" while "down" is "下". While the meanings of many ideograms are not this easy to work out, they tend to be simple, easy-to-remember characters which are commonly used.
Next we have a common category of hanzi: compound characters. These are where elements of two or more characters are combined in one character for a new meaning. Some of these are easy to understand. In many cases, however, the meanings of compound characters are more difficult to work out.
Phonetic loan characters are the characters which started out as pictograms. However, they were often used to mean other words that had the same pronunciation. A good example of this is "目". While it can be used in modern Chinese with the meaning "eye", it is most often used to mean "an item on a list". The reason was that Chinese had a word for "an item on a list" but lacked a character for it, so the word took the character "目", a character with the same pronunciation.
A final category of Chinese characters is by far the most common. These are phonetic-semantic characters. With phonetic-semantic characters, one element of each character gives a clue to the pronunciation, while the other gives a clue to the meaning.
Over the centuries, Chinese characters have continually been developed, with a trend towards the simple and more abstract. It was thought that the complexity of some Chinese characters was keeping people from being able to learn them. Thus, during the 1950s and 1960s, the Chinese government rolled out simplified Chinese characters.
(1)、 Why are pictograms sometimes not practical for use in a writing system?A、They are only available for shopping. B、They are too complex for people to learn. C、They cannot convey abstract ideas very well. D、They are quite complicated and difficult to write.(2)、 What do we know about compound characters according to the passage?A、They are drawings of objects used in a writing system. B、They are characters which use elements of two or more characters. C、They are characters used in a writing system to convey abstract concepts. D、They are characters which give clues to both the meaning and pronunciation.(3)、 Which of the following categories does the character "模" belong to?A、Pictograms. B、Phonetic loan characters. C、Ideograms. D、Phonetic-semantic characters.(4)、 What would be the benefit of simplifying Chinese characters according to the passage?A、Creating a standard character set for China. B、Visualizing the image of Chinese characters. C、Popularizing the use of Chinese characters. D、Reproducing a high-grade character for calligraphy. -
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The world awaits. Where will you go next? The following are among the most exciting destinations to visit. Grab your bags and go!
Puebla, Mexico
Founded in 1931, the Mexico's fourth-largest city is a stronghold of Baroque architecture. In Puebla's citycenter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a large number of gorgeous 17th- and 18th-century Baroque buildings. Many are decorated with colored titles, the use of which illustrates the combination of Puebla's local and European colonial styles. In 2017, an earthquake shook the area, leading to restorations of facilities throughout the city afterward. Despite that, Puebla remains rooted in tradition.
Telč, Czech Republic
The storybook town was probably founded in the mid-14th century. Stone walls and a system of man-madeponds help protect Telč historic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The triangular market square is bordered by a rainbow of light-colored houses, which were originally built of wood and rebuilt in stone after a fire in the late 14th century.
Göbekli Tepe, Turkey
Estimated to date back to the 10th-9th millennia B.C.E, the monumental limestone pillars at Göbekli Tepe had been hiding in plain sight for several thousand years. The detailed exploration of these giant stones only began in the 1990s. What have been revealed — primarily massive stones decorated with bas-reliefs (浅浮雕) of animal — comprise the world's oldest known temple complex. The extraordinary discoveries made here have rewritten the story of how the first civilizations began.
Guatemala
Archaeologists have found long-hidden ruins of an extensive pre-Columbian civilization here, confirming that Guatemala is the place to dive into Mayan culture, then and now. Ancient roots run particularly deep in the northernmost Peten region. In modern, multicultural Guatemala, people with Mayan origin make up about half the population, making the country the only one in Central America with a native cultural majority.
(1)、Where can tourists enjoy architecture exhibiting a combination of native and foreign styles?A、Guatemala. B、Göbekli Tepe, Turkey. C、Puebla, Mexico. D、Telč, Czech Republic.(2)、What has made Guatemala special?A、The long-hidden ruins. B、The deeply rooted Mayan culture. C、The modern and multicultural society. D、The only Central American country with Mayan population.(3)、According to the text, what do the above destinations have in common?A、They have historic sites. B、They are in Central America. C、They were once destroyed by fire. D、They were discovered in recent decades. -
10、 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。
Every October, my neighborhood has a Halloween costume contest. And every October, my neighbor Ollie and I race to the announcement board in the park to find out the theme. One year, the theme was "Dress up as your favorite book character." Another year, it was "Be something scary." But this year, the theme was kind of, well, themeless.
"Be creative?" I said, reading the announcement board. "That's not really a theme, is it?"
Ollie hopped off his skateboard s to get a closer look. "You're right," he agreed. "I think my favorite theme ever was ‘Superheroes'. I loved my Super-Force Flying Eagles costume so much, I kept that thing hanging in my close t for years!"
"My favorite theme was ‘Farm Animals'." I giggled. "Remember how you insisted on being a Stegosaurus (剑龙)?"
"When I was five, dinosaurs were my world." Ollie laughed. "I would have loved to see a Stegosaurus out grazing with the cows."
"Now that's the creative spirit we need for this challenge!" I said. "Maybe, since we don't know exactly what we want to be yet, we should start by choosing some cool costume-making materials. "
"I've got it!" Ollie said, scooping up a bunch of fallen leaves.
"Really?" I said. "You're going to make an entire costume out of leaves?"
"Why not?" he said, scooping up some more.
"They're totally free, and I can guarantee, no one will be a tree as great as me."
"Don't you mean, a tree as great as we?" I grinned.
"Um, first, that grammar doesn't sound right," said Ollie. "And second, no way! Think of your own creative ideas."
"Aw, come on," I said. "You should be flattered that I like your idea so much. Plus, I just thought of the perfect way to make branches."
Finally, Ollie said OK.
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。
Paragraph 1: We ended up filling two jumbo bags with different kinds of leaves.
Paragraph 2: Then the big moment came.
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11、 你校英语报近期将推出一个主题为"高中生如何养成良好的心理状态"的专栏。你与美国教育专家Dr. Smith进行了交流后写一篇英语文章投稿,主要内容如下:
1. 交流的主要内容:
2. 交流后的收获。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为100左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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12、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。
Ban Zhao (Chinese: 班昭; 45-117 CE) , courtesy name Huiban, was a Chinese historian, philosopher, and politician. She was the first known female Chinese historian. She (complete) her brother Ban Gu's work on the history of the Western Han, the Book of Han. She also wrote Lessons for Women, an (influence) work on women's conduct. She also had great interest in astronomy and mathematics and wrote poems, commentaries, essays and several longer works, not all of survive.
Ban Zhao was born in Anling, near is now modern Xianyang, Shaanxi province. She married a local resident named Cao Shishu. (luck) her husband died when she was still young. She never remarried, instead devoting her life to scholarship. She was the daughter of the famous historian Ban Biao and younger sister of the general Ban Chao the historian Ban Gu.
Ban Zhao contributed greatly to the completion of Hanshu literally the Book of Han, the official dynastic history of the Western Han. After Ban Gu (imprison) and died in 92 because of his association the royal family, Ban Zhao helped finish the work by making up for the missing part of the Babiao (Eight Tables) . She added the genealogy of the mother of the emperor, (provide) much information which was not usually kept.
Ban Zhao's Lessons for Women, originally only (intend) for the daughters in Ban Zhao's family, was circulated immediately at court and in the communities. It was popular for centuries in China as a guide for women's conduct.
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13、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My son, Andrew, is nonspeaking autistict (孤独症的) .
For many years, we have 1 a picture chart, which Andrew uses to communicate. The chart is banged up and 2 . It has been lost, found and rebuilt. Andrew also uses a text-to-voice app on an iPad that conveys his 3 . Though far from 4 it helps, these tools offer him the simplest, quickest way to communicate. Years ago, we 5 that Andrew could communicate more than just his basic needs through the use of a letter-board-by pointing to individual letters on a board to 6 words, statements, thoughts. It's a simple but profound tool. We have 7 the letter-board on the back of his picture chart. Using the letter-board requires significant time and 8 for Andrew, but we persevere.
One Saturday morning on his 15th birthday, we went to a shoe shop to get him a pair of sandals.
We 9 the trip, arriving right when the store opened. Andrew prefers to go shopping when it's not 10 . "Size 41, please," I told the two clerks at the shop. Andrew slipped his socked feet into the shoes with no 11 or head banging (signs of distress we have seen in the past) . A perfect 12 . Everything was nice. We 13 them up and paid, and I thanked the staff.
As we headed toward the 14 , I said, "It's Andrew's birthday today. Fifteen! Got our new shoes and now we're off to celebrate with family." "Happy birthday!" the sales assistants replied. "Have fun!"
Instead of having Andrew point to the "thank you" symbol on the picture chart, this time, I paused, and asked Andrew how he'd like to 15 . As I focused on the effort of using the letter-board, and the shop assistants were quiet, watching, Andrew pointed to each letter, one by one: "Thank you."
(1)A 、 taken up B 、 worked out C 、 carried around D 、 put away(2)A 、 brilliant B 、 shining C 、 plain D 、 awful(3)A 、 needs and wants B 、 joys and sorrows C 、 trials and errors D 、 ups and downs(4)A 、 inspiring B 、 convenient C 、 fashionable D 、 comfortable(5)A 、 expected B 、 proved C 、 discovered D 、 reminded(6)A 、 cry out B 、 make out C 、 speak out D 、 spell out(7)A 、 stuck B 、 replaced C 、 rebuilt D 、 painted(8)A 、 talent B 、 effort C 、 wisdom D 、 creativity(9)A 、 missed B 、 canceled C 、 timed D 、 enjoyed(10)A 、 tough B 、 wonderful C 、 tiring D 、 busy(11)A 、 protest B 、 agreement C 、 reaction D 、 delight(12)A 、 match B 、 gift C 、 fit D 、 dream(13)A 、 fixed B 、 boxed C 、 picked D 、 mixed(14)A 、 stair B 、 window C 、 counter D 、 door(15)A 、 respond B 、 speak C 、 praise D 、 repay -
14、阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Hard work has been part of every laureate's journey towards the Nobel Prize. Many examples. Francoise Barré-Sinoussi spent time in the lab on the morning of her wedding. After Michael Brown's first daughter was born, he went straight back to discuss the next day's experiments. Early-career scientists often ask laureates (获奖者) about work-life balance.
Spend time with your family and friends. Many laureates stress the value of maintaining personal relationships. Doctor Brian Kobilka was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. However, despite a heavy workload, he also made time for his family. As Brian Kobilka explains, family provides essential support.
Sleep well at night. It is therefore tempting to finish work before health-promoting activities. However, this is a trap which Oliver Smithies advises against. Not only is sleep needed to stay healthy, but your brain needs sleep to function at full capacity so you can generate ideas and solve problems.
Family, work and sleep are all important to a scientist's success. But they don't all have to be a constant focus. Sometimes it will be important to avoid maintaining everything at a high level. Don't be daunted by the idea you have to do everything perfectly at once-you can have a different focus at different times.
Don't work too hard. Ultimately, working too hard won't be beneficial. Not only do you risk burning yourself out, but you are also restricted in your thinking. Taking time away from work can allow you to approach problems in a new way. Laureates often point out that working long hours doesn't always lead to efficiency.
A. My solutions may be of some help.
B. Their answers can be enlightening.
C. Focus on different aspects of your life.
D Never hesitate to bravely rise to challenge.
E. Sleep, exercise and eating well can all conflict with working long hours.
F. He would moonlight in an emergency room as well as working in the lab.
G. Going for a walk, for example, gives you the chance to take a step back and see things differently.
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15、阅读理解
The maker of ChatGPT recently announced its next move into generative artificial intelligence. San Francisco-based OpenAI's new text-to-video generator, called Sora, is a tool that instantly makes short videos based on written commands, called prompts.
Sora is not the first of its kind. Google, Meta and Runway ML are among the other companies to have developed similar technology. But the high quality of videos displayed by OpenAI — some released after CEO Sam Altman asked social media users to send in ideas for written prompts-surprised observers.
A photographer from New Hampshire posted one suggestion, or prompt, on X. The prompt gave details about a kind of food to be cooked, gnocchi (意大利团子), as well as the setting — an old Italian country kitchen. The prompt said: "An instructional cooking session for homemade gnocchi, hosted by a grandmother — a social media influencer, set in a rustic (土气的) Tuscan country kitchen." Altman answered a short time later with a realistic video that showed what the prompt described.
The tool is not yet publicly available. OpenAI has given limited information about how it was built. The company also has not stated what imagery and video sources were used to train Sora. At the same time, the video results led to fears about the possible ethical and societal effects.
The New York Times and some writers have taken legal actions against OpenAI for its use of copyrighted works of writing to train ChatGPT. And OpenAI pays a fee to The Associated Press the source of this report, to license its text news archive (档案) . OpenAI said in a blog post that it is communicating with artists, policymakers and others before releasing the new tool to the public.
The company added that it is working with "red teamers" — people who try to find problems and give helpful suggestions — to develop Sora. "We are working with red teamers-express in areas like misinformation, hateful content, and bias — who will be adversarially testing the model," the company said. "We're also building tools to help detect misleading content such as a detection classifier that can tell when a video was generated by Sora."
(1)、What makes Sora impressive?A、Its extraordinary video quality. B、Its ethical and societal influence. C、Its artificial intelligence history. D、Its written commands and prompts.(2)、What can we infer from the text?A、Some disagreements over Sora have arisen. B、Sora is the first text-to-video generator in history. C、OpenAI CEO Altman wrote a prompt as an example. D、All the details about how Sora was built have been shared.(3)、What is the main idea of Paragraph 6?A、The company's current challenge. B、The company's advanced technology. C、The company's problems in management. D、The company's efforts for Sora's improvement.(4)、 What is the author's attitude towards Sora?A、Neutral. B、Optimistic. C、Pessimistic. D、Cautious. -
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The message is drummed into us from childhood: forgive people who've wronged you, because it's the right thing to do. Forgiveness is a virtue, we're told—the only way for us to truly move on and heal, freed from the baggage of bearing ill will.
However, I'm not buying it. Forgiving someone can indeed be a beautiful thing, but it's not always what's best for us. In fact, if someone has hurt you deeply and the relationship isn't healthy, trying to "fix" things can do more harm than good.
Most of us would probably agree that forgiving a wrongdoer means letting go of negative feelings—like anger and resentment—towards them, as if nothing happened. Actually this isn't helpful. It pressures us to minimize our feelings and revise our boundaries—to say "it's OK" when for us, it isn't. While it's not a good idea to focus on negative thoughts, recognizing and processing all of that pain is an important part of the healing journey. And when someone doesn't make us feel seen or safe, forgiving them can actually reduce our self-esteem.
A 2010 research paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that folks who forgave partners that didn't make them feel valued had less respect for themselves. Letting minor offences that happen now and again slide can be great for any relationship, but repeatedly forgiving bad behavior can encourage that person to keep hurting you.
At least, that's what 2011 research by psychology professor James McNulty argues. He found that when a partner was more likely to forgive those acts, the aggressor was more likely to keep committing them. McNulty suggests that this is because facing the consequences of their actions is what motivates people to change their ways, and being offered a clean slate can be a kind of pass to avoid making changes. So forgiving frequent and major offences, like verbal or physical abuse, can do more harm than good.
For me, this speaks to the core tension in the idea. Instead of looking to forgiveness like a magic medicine, we can focus on recognizing what happened and coming to terms with it, however that looks for us and without any sense of obligation towards our offender.
(1)、 What does the author think about the message in paragraph 1?A、It's reasonable. B、It's debatable. C、It's convincing. D、It's unquestionable.(2)、How does the author develop the text?A、By making comparisons. B、By giving statistics. C、By quoting researchers' views. D、By sharing his own experiences.(3)、What does the underlined words "a clean slate" in paragraph 5 probably mean?A、A repeated offence. B、A magic medicine. C、A terrible consequence. D、A complete forgiveness.(4)、Which can be the best title of the text?A、Forgiving is always a virtue. B、Forgiving can change everything. C、Forgiving others sometimes depends. D、Forgiving others always seems impossible. -
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The following is part of an interview between Professor Bernard Feringa (a Nobel Price winner) and a CNN reporter.
Q: You often say that universities should be playgrounds. How can we make sure that this is a case?
A: I'm a strong believer in challenging students at all levels — to think, to discover and to go beyond the current knowledge. The universities have a special role here, because academic training and science should go beyond the current horizon. I think that we shouldn't forget that we shouldn't train our students for today or tomorrow; we should train them for 10 to 20 years from now. Because then they will be the innovators in our society, and they will be the persons that make a difference. Train our students for future means that they have to be able to surpass the border of our current knowledge. This is what I mean with playground. I mean that you have sufficient space to think, to discover and to be free to make mistakes, but in particular to make the next steps, be creative and not limited by what should be done. A lot of things happen by accident and suddenly you get a major breakthrough or new insight. Schools should encourage students to ask questions and be creative.
Q: What is it that you like so much about teaching?
A: I really enjoy the transfer of the beauty of knowledge: insights, questions, things that we don't know, or the limitations of what we know. I never get tired of my job. I think that you share with your students the opportunity to transfer some knowledge, but also get a lot of things back by asking questions and discussing. Across all fields, from natural sciences to humanities, you have knowledge and insights built upon generations and decades. At the universities we have to transfer a lot of knowledge and teach students the basic skills and techniques. But it's also our duty to go beyond that — to ask them questions about what we don't know and what improvements we can make for the future. Doing surgery in the hospital now might be taken over by robots in the future. How are we going to deal with that? Or will we be able to make fuel for airplanes? These are challenging and tough questions but to share those with the students is really nice. Most of all, I think the beauty of knowledge and the excitement of insights and discoveries is fantastic.
(1)、What does the professor agree to?A、Students are bound to surpass their present teachers. B、Students are expected to be different future citizens. C、Students are supposed to have more academic training. D、Students should definitely be encouraged to be challenged.(2)、 What does "plavground" mean to Bernard Feringa?A、An area for physical activities. B、An area for extra-curricular experiments. C、An area for bold exploration. D、An area for academic improvements.(3)、Which saying can best describe the reason for the professor's devotion to teaching?A、He who teaches learns. B、Work makes a workman. C、Never too old to learn. D、Truth never fears investigation.(4)、How can you describe Professor Bernard Feringa?A、Respectable and reliable. B、Innovative and devoted. C、Generous and sharp-minded. D、Independent and professional. -
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Italy in the spring is like something out of a magical storybook. Whether you're looking for a relaxing Italian holiday with the one you love or a feast of water fun, Italy in spring offers something for everyone.
LAKE GARDA
Situated in northern Italy, Lake Garda offers some of the most incredible scenery in Italy. Surrounded by amazing peaks and historic castles, your spring in Italy is sure to be packed with adventure. On the shores of Lake Garda, family-friendly fun and excitement await. The largest lake in Italy is full to the brim with exciting activities, in and out of the water.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL CAESIUS THERMAE or GARDA SPA RESORT Hotel Caesius Thermae or Garda Spa Resort is a four-star hotel on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
TUSCANY COAST
Holidays to the Tuscany Coast take you on a tranquil Italian getaway filled with golden sandy bays, romantic sunsets, and charming restaurants. If you're after sunbathing bliss, the Tuscan Coastline offers kilometres of gentle sand for you to enjoy a day of exploring the crystal waters with water sports or simply wallowing in the waves.
WHERE TO STAY: GRAND HOTEL ROYAL Located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Grand Hotel Royal offers four-star luxury on the beach.
TAORMINA
Step into one of Sicily's most beautiful towns, rich in Greek Mythology. Perched on top of Monte Tauro on the foothills of the mammoth Mount Etna, Taormina is an ancient town that allows you to step back in time and discover the well-preserved history. The coastal setting is also the best place for a romantic sunset cruise or water sports adventure.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL VILLA BELVEDERE Situated on the east coast of Sicily in Taormina, Hotel Villa Belvedere welcomes guests in traditional Italian style.
(1)、 Which hotel are you to stay for a visit to an ancient town?A、Grand Hotel Royal. B、Hotel Villa Belvedere. C、Hotel Caesius Thermae. D、Garda Spa Resort.(2)、 What do the three destinations have in common?A、They all serve as water sports destinations. B、They all lie on tops of mountains. C、They are all getaways for honeymoons. D、They all offer family activities.(3)、The text can be ____.A、a travel journal B、an encyclopedia C、a tour brochure D、a self-driving guide -
19、 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。
Mrs. Johnson lost her husband to cancer after months of failed treatment. She spent every penny she had saved working as a teacher, hoping her husband's illness wouldn't return. She only had $5 left in her bank account and didn't know how to survive. She was just living on leftovers and junk. What's worse, she hadn't paid the house rent.
Standing before the ATM Mrs. Johnson put in her card and entered her password. In no time, she saw a five-dollar bill slide out of the machine. The old lady was so focused on the dollar bill that she barely looked at the screen.
Holding a bag full of about-outdated food items, the old lady slowly walked towards her house. Upon reaching her apartment door, she saw an envelope with her name on it in the mailbox.
Once she entered the house and kept the grocery bag on the kitchen counter, she slid the envelope out and opened it. It was an invitation for reunion from the school where she had taught all her life, but she didn't feel like going there.
After having dinner, the old lady picked up her phone, hoping to find a job. A message caught her attention, which was a notice from her bank regarding her cash withdrawal. She read the message and was about to exit it when the remaining account balance caught her attention. A hundred thousand dollars! ! !
The next day, Mrs. Johnson visited the bank, thinking this was a big mistake. After checking, the bank told her the records showed that Norma Tyler transferred the money to her account. There was no mistake.
However, Mrs. Johnson didn't know any Norma Tyler! After thinking about all her friends, relatives and acquaintances, Mrs. Johnson could only think of one Norma— one of the students who never performed well in class. Mrs. Johnson thought of how hard she worked with Norma. She wanted the girl to get good grades, but nothing worked. No matter how hard she tried to teach new concepts to the teenage girl, she would never understand a single word.
注意:
1. 续写词数为150 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
It hit Mrs. Johnson that she could attend the high school reunion to meet Norma.
Norma said she wanted to thank a special teacher who never gave up on her.
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20、 假如你是学校英语报记者李华,请以"Spring Cross-country Running Competition"为题目写一篇报道,记录上周日你校在学校后山举行的春季越野长跑比赛,内容包括:
1. 比赛目的;
2. 比赛过程;
3. 比赛意义
注意:
1. 写作词数为80 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Spring Cross-country Running Competition