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1、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当
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The golden snub-nosed monkey is unique species found only in the mountainous forests of central and southwestern China. These monkeys get their common names from their golden-orange fur and snub noses.
The golden snub-nosed monkey is a large primate (灵长类动物), with males (weigh) up to 25 kilos and females around 15 kilos. They have a thick coat of fur that helps them adapt the cold, mountainous environment. Their diet (consist) mainly of leaves, flowers and fruits. The monkey is also known for its playful nature, often (see) swinging from branches and playing with each other.
Unfortunately, the golden snub-nosed monkey is facing numerous threats to its (survive). Habitat loss due to deforestation and agriculture has (significant) reduced the monkeys' living space. Additionally, hunting for their fur and body parts poses a constant threat to these (endanger) creatures.
In recent years, conversation efforts have been made to protect the golden snub-nosed monkey and its habitat. Many protected areas have been established in their range, including nature reserves and national parks, provide safe shelters for the monkeys.
The golden snub-nosed monkey is not only a symbol of China's rich biodiversity, but an essential part of the ecosystem. Their conservation is, without doubt, of vital (important).
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2、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly turned me down. "I'm not 1 , so stop trying to get me to do sports," Julianna said. I suggested it because some of my recent happiest memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to2 some of her growing teen worries on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with 3 .
Still, I was undiscouraged. I was convinced that 4 some physical energy would help Julianna. I've seen how sports help deal with stress, which was 5 to me when I was a teenage girl.
Midway through summer, we stayed at home one afternoon,really bored. "Do you want to play tennis?" I asked. "Sure," she said. Arriving at the 6 , we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and 7 towards our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing 8 between us-I desiring a connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and 9 . We repeated this several more times. I held back the 10 to tell her she was 11 the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand. We just repeated the 12 of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. "This is fun," she said with a mixture of surprise and joy and then she smiled 13 .
Now we always find time to play tennis. We're both eager for an activity that can 14 tensions between us in daily life. It's nice to have a place where both of us can release our 15 feelings and let them go.
(1)A 、 mindful B 、 sporty C 、 incredible D 、 refreshed(2)A 、 pick out B 、 turn out C 、 work out D 、 leave out(3)A 、 resistance B 、 insight C 、 agreement D 、 isolation(4)A 、 reproducing B 、 identifying C 、 releasing D 、 storing(5)A 、 complete B 、 beneficial C 、 ignorant D 、 bearable(6)A 、 parking B 、 milestone C 、 source D 、 court(7)A 、 headed B 、 turned C 、 inched D 、 dragged(8)A 、 affection B 、 hate C 、 divide D 、 connection(9)A 、 acquired B 、 missed C 、 fell D 、 grabbed(10)A 、 imagination B 、 alternative C 、 appeal D 、 urge(11)A 、 removing B 、 scratching C 、 holding D 、 charging(12)A 、 illustration B 、 frequency C 、 measurement D 、 pattern(13)A 、 widely B 、 disappointedly C 、 specifically D 、 desperately(14)A 、 fuel B 、 ease C 、 transmit D 、 target(15)A 、 negative B 、 relevant C 、 prospective D 、 personalized -
3、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 voice within can be your inside guidance system toward development and optimism. But sometimes, that inner dialogue also presents a critical voice that points out shortcomings, limits and concerns. .
●Identify negative thoughts. So you must first learn how to identify these thoughts to break the bad cycle of negative thought patterns. It is important for you to write down any negative thought that may be coming to your mind. You may replace negative thoughts with healthy ones as you begin to change your way of thinking.
● If you want to live a happy and fulfilling life, it's vital to surround yourself with people who want to see you do good and support your highest self. Spend a lot of time together with friends who express healthy thoughts and a positive mindset, and then your own thought pattern can be positively influenced.
●Shift your mindset toward growth. A growth mindset is a belief that your talents will develop over time. A person with a growth mindset tends to be less likely to suffer mental health problems than someone with a fixed mindset. People with a fixed mindset tend to become stuck in their ways, with repetitive thoughts circling around their heads. It can guide them toward happiness and success.
●Choose to respond rather than react. Often, when people feel touched, they react without thinking. However, by choosing to respond mindfully rather than react, you are controlling your thoughts in a healthy way. So next time you notice a powerful thought coming up, take a moment to reflect before reacting.
A. Choose your friend circle wisely.
B. Spend much time with all kinds of friends.
C. Here are some ways to train your inner voice.
D. It is easy to change your way of thinking and mindset.
E. This usually ends with saying something they may regret.
F. People who lack confidence can allow negative thoughts to guide them.
G. However, those who develop a growth mindset often express determination.
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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。
As humans, we might believe that we are the smartest and perhaps the only creatures in the world capable of having feelings and subjective experience, but is this really the case? A new study finds that bumblebees (大黄蜂) like to play. They like to roll around small wooden balls with no apparent motivation — it likely makes them feel good.
Previous evidence suggests that bees have positive and negative emotion-like states usually when they are given food rewards to test their abilities. However, in an experiment of the new study, some researchers had trained bumblebees to roll balls into a target in exchange for a sweet treat. They noticed that sometimes bumblebees would roll the balls outside of the experiment area for no reward.
This observation gave rise to new questions: What are they doing? Why? Is this random or intentional?
To answer these questions, the researchers set up more experiments. In the latest experiment, they watched 45 bumblebees in an enclosed area where they could walk through a clear path to reach a feeding area, or they could go off the path into areas with wooden balls. They found the bumblebees went out of their way to sit on the balls or push them. Each rolled the balls between one and 117 times during the experiment.
The researchers say that because they did it repeatedly with no food payoff, it suggests that the ball rolling was rewarding.
"The behavior was voluntary," says study first-author Samadi Galpayage. "Bees have a reputation for being hard workers, but the prospect of bees engaging in something like play is really novel and exciting because it shows that bees may experience pleasure and don't only carry out duties that are strictly essential for immediate survival."
Galpayage adds, "Personally, I find this behavior fascinating because it tells us that bumblebees, like many other animals, are more than little robotic beings, but have a richer behavior and life than we would have previously thought."
(1)、What is probably humans' typical view on bumblebees according to paragraph 1?A、They have no subjective feelings. B、They are friendly to human beings. C、They like rolling balls for pleasure. D、They are smarter than other creatures.(2)、What did bumblebees do in the latest experiment of the new study?A、They rolled their food around. B、They played with the balls. C、They stayed in the feeding area. D、They shared food with each other.(3)、 How does Samadi Galpayage feel about bumblebees' behavior in the new study?A、Calm. B、Regretful. C、Unconcerned. D、Amazed.(4)、 Which of the following can serve as the best title of the text?A、Bumblebees Are Hard Workers B、Bumblebees Roll Balls for Food C、Bumblebees Are Selfless Insects D、Bumblebees Probably Enjoy Playing -
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。
At the end of 2019,I learned that Here After AI, whose goal is to let the living communicate with the dead, was looking for applicants of its new AI project. Interested in what it was promising, I applied to experiment the software on my very-much-alive parents.
At first, I thought it would be just a fun project to see what was technologically possible. Then their health condition added some urgency to the experiment. I was frightened that my parents might die since my father had been diagnosed with cancer and my mother was recently developing symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease, and that with the distance between us, I might never have the chance to say goodbye.
The first step was an interview. My parents were asked questions by a techician for hours-about everything from their earliest memories to what they believe will happen after they die. Whether through illness-generated concerns or a willingness to humor their daughter, my parents put up zero resistance. The company then took their responses and started to create the voice assistants. A few months later, my virtual parents arrived via email attachment.
When I communicated with them through the app on my phone, my hands were shaking. I hadn't seen my actual, real parents for six months. They told me personal stories I'd never heard. They gave me life advice and told me things about their childhoods, as well as my own. It was mesmerizing.
Personally, I have mixed feelings about my experiment. I'm glad to have my virtual parents. They've enabled me to learn new things about my parents, and it's comforting to think that those softwares will be there even when my parents aren't. On the other hand, I can't help but find it sad that it took a stranger interviewing my parents for me to properly appreciate the complex people they are. But I feel lucky to have had the chance to grasp that-and to still have the precious opportunity to spend more time with them and learn more about them, face to face, no technology involved.
(1)、Why did the author initially join the AI project?A、To test out the new technology. B、To preserve her parents' voice. C、To learn more about her parents' life. D、To remove the worry about her parents' health.(2)、What can we learn about the author's parents?A、They liked talking a lot. B、They died from the illnesses. C、They opposed joining the project at first. D、They provided data for the project.(3)、What does the underlined word "mesmerizing" mean in paragraph 4?A、Alarming. B、Fascinating. C、Inspiring. D、Disgusting.(4)、 What does the author realize at last?A、AI means never saying goodbye to our parents. B、The advances in AI technology have pros and cons. C、The real connection with our parents matters most. D、AI allows us to learn more about our virtual parents. -
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。
Automation has pioneered innovation, your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and it's easier now, more than ever, to communicate with anyone in the world. Technology is everywhere these days. What are your thoughts on technology, social media, or your phone? Do you feel excited every time you get a message, or do you feel trapped by these digital chains?
However you feel, we want you to represent technology in artwork — paintings, cutout (剪贴), digital art, photography, etc. You may even see your art work in future issues of our magazine, so keep your eyes wide open!
Deadline: June 21, 2024.
Rules:
·You must be a teen (aged 13 — 19) with our website account to enter.
·No inappropriate content.
·Submissions must focus on the topic: Technology.
Guidelines and Details:
·Your entry must be art work created by yourself for the first time.
·There is no limitation on the number of art work you can submit.
How to Submit:
·Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to us are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
·Submit your work to the appropriate art category. Include "technology" in your submission's labels. You can do this by using the "additional labels" field in your submission form.
Prizes:
·The winner and the nominees (被提名者) will have their entries published in our magazine.
·The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and also three months' free access to our magazine.
(1)、What subject should the entry be related to?A、Collage. B、Photography. C、Technology. D、Communication.(2)、Which of the following will result in disqualification?A、A contestant is 16 years old. B、An entry is submitted by post on June 25. C、An entry is created by only one person. D、A contestant submits as many as 20 entries.(3)、What benefit will a nominee receive?A、A $25 gift card. B、Free magazine subscriptions. C、A label named after them. D、Having their entries published. -
7、 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。
Have you ever heard of "children of the stars"? It might sound mysterious, but the expression refers to children with autism(自闭症). World Autism Awareness Day falls on April.
Autism is a disorder with signs that appear within the first three years of life. The condition is believed to involve difficulties in social communication as well as limited, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.
Many children with autism experience epilepsy (癫痫) due to differences in brain activity. Epilepsy among people with autism becomes even more common starting from teen years.
At present, the exact cause of autism remains unknown, but research indicates that it is likely a result of a mix of developmental, genetic, and environmental factors. If the first child in a family has autism, the chances of the second child also having autism are about 10 times higher than in families where the first child is not autistic.
Although autism is a lifelong condition, there are various ways available to help them. Agreements from others will make them feel proud, enabling them to communicate with others more effectively.
For those close to autism sufferers, it's useful to figure out what is acceptable and what is not. For children with autism, these may benefit them for a lifetime.
A. Their parents often feel depressed.
B. Children with autism also have physical sufferings.
C. They made less eye contact with people compared to other kids.
D. It is essential not to view people with autism with a sense of strangeness.
E. Older parents are more likely to have autistic children than younger parents.
F. They should also have a deep understanding of autism and how to deal with it.
G. It was started to raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with autism.
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As China continues its way to higher-quality economic development, it is increasing its dependence on the Intelligent Economy, driven by innovation and new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
While development of AI in the West began in the 1950s, China did not begin conducting its own AI research until the end of the 1970s. Despite its later start, China's AI research is among the most advanced in the world in some areas. China now ranks first in its number of AI research papers, AI patent (专利) applications and the scale of its AI industry and research.
The development of AI is now part of China's national strategy. In 2017, China released the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan, which set the goal of reaching global forefront in AI by 2030. China is also strengthening international cooperation in the development of AI, especially with the United States. As the world's two largest economies, development and competition between China and the United States in AI development is attracting global attention. China has a lot to learn from the United States in the depth and breadth of its AI research.
AI technology is having a positive impact on China in many fields. Technologies and products are arising in intelligent driving, smart homes and smart cities, and breakthroughs are being made in fields such as smart chips and general large language models. People are becoming used to AI-powered technologies, such as self-driving vehicles and aircraft, and contactless supermarkets.
Like elsewhere in the world, AI development also creates moral risks in China, and the country is carrying out research on AI morals to ensure that technological development remains in line with social morals.
AI presents a historic global opportunity, and China will continue to increase its investment in AI research and application and promote the integration ( 融 合 ) of AI technology into other industries. Doing so will speed the development of the Intelligent Economy.
(1)、China now ranks first in the following fields Except ________.A、The number of AI research papers. B、The scale of AI industry. C、The number of AI patent applications. D、The design of AI chips.(2)、Why does the author mention the United States in the passage?A、To introduce a way of China's AI development. B、To show us that China is far behind in this field. C、To compare the AI development of the two countries. D、To convey that China wants to attract global attention.(3)、What is the author's attitude towards the influence of AI technology?A、Negative. B、Positive. C、Objective. D、Uncertain.(4)、What is the possible title of the passage?A、The Situation of Chinese Economy. B、The History of AI Technology. C、The Rise of the Intelligent Economy. D、The Future of Science Technology. -
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Researchers working in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, have found two frescoes (a type of wall painting) in a large dining hall. The art has laid undisturbed beneath ash and pumice (a kind of rock that comes from volcanoes) for nearly 2,000 years. Pompeii was a Roman city in ancient Italy, until an eruption by Mount Vesuvius, a nearby volcano, in AD 79 buried it. The thick layer of ash and rock protected many of Pompeii's treasures from damage and thieves. Teams of archaeologists, experts who study ancient objects to help us understand history, are gradually uncovering its mysteries.
The team put a special kind of glue into the back of the frescoes to keep them from falling off the wall. A roof is being put up over the room too, to protect it from the weather. The paintings show figures from Greek stories, including Helen of Troy, the daughter of the god Zeus, and Cassandra, who could predict the future. The Romans admired Greek culture.
Experts say the style of the art is unusual for the time. The frescoes are painted on a black wall, and experts think the colour was chosen to hide soot, a black powder produced by the oil-burning lamps used at the time. It also makes the frescoes stand out brightly. The floor of the dining room is a mosaic (马赛克) where patterns are created with small tiles (瓷砖). Researchers think the mosaic, which is white with a black border, contains a million tiles that would have reflected the sun up onto the paintings.
Archaeologists think they know who owned the building and paintings because they found the initials "ARV" carved into a wall. Dr Sophie Hay told the BBC, "We know who ARV is: he's Aulus Rustius Verus. He's a politician. He's super-rich."
Though there have been many incredible finds in the Pompeii area in recent years, uncovering Pompeii is tricky, expensive and time-consuming. A third of the city is still buried, but it will stay that way for now. The hope is that technology will improve and future archaeologists will find better ways of digging up the remaining ruins.
(1)、What can we conclude about the two frescoes?A、They were found on the roof of a dining hall. B、They were first buried for better protection. C、They are now well protected by the experts D、They are typical art works of Italian culture.(2)、How does the author introduce the style of the art?A、By giving examples. B、By making comparisons. C、By telling stories. D、By providing explanations.(3)、What does the "the initials" mean in paragraph 4?A、The first letters. B、The great politicians. C、The rich persons. D、The famous painters.(4)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、The study of the buried city was incredible. B、Uncovering Pompeii is a really easy task. C、The whole city will be brought to light soon. D、Better ways are needed to uncover Pompeii. -
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Short-sightedness is thought to affect around one in three people in the UK. The World Health Organisation predicts that about half of the world's population will have myopia, or shortsightedness, by 2050.
Generally a childhood phenomenon, myopia happens when the eyeball grows too long from front to back, making it more oval-shaped (椭圆) than round, thus unable to see faraway things clearly.
While our first reaction is to blame the increased use of screens, experts believe the real reason is not that, exactly, but it's related: less time spent outdoors. Natural light is essential for healthy eye development, says Schwartz. Access to natural light stimulates dopamine (多巴胺), which helps normal growth and development of the eyeball. Indoor lighting doesn't do the trick. Ideally, kids should get at least two hours of natural light a day.
That said, our increased use of screens is a problem. Most screens are high contrast—like black text on a white page, or light text on a dark background, says Schwartz. A 2018 study in Scientific Records found that looking at black text on white backgrounds compared to natural environments could lead to myopia. Close work, like reading and looking closely at screens, has also been shown to cause myopia.
Most people's eyesight settles in their teens, but some people get nearsighted later in life. Poor eyesight isn't the only downside; people with myopia are at a higher risk of developing eye issues as they age. That's why regular eye examinations are important.
Researchers are working on ways to slow down rising myopia rates. A clinical trial at Ohio State University found that eye-drops with a low dose of atropine (阿托品) can slow myopia in kids. There's also some early evidence that a type of contact lens (隐形 眼镜) called Peripheral Defocus lenses might stop nearsightedness from worsening.
You can also reduce eye tiredness by making a few simple lifestyle changes, such as reading or working in good light, choosing non-glare screens for your computer or TV and taking frequent breaks.
(1)、What happens to the eyeball when one gets short-sighted?A、The eyeball becomes rounder in shape. B、The eyeball turns unclear and cloudy. C、The eyeball shortens from front to back. D、The eyeball becomes more oval-shaped.(2)、What is the main cause of myopia according to experts?A、Increased use of screens. B、Reduced activities in the open air. C、Access to indoor lighting. D、Reading on contrast screens.(3)、What is the significance of natural light to eye development?A、It causes production of a chemical to help eyeball's normal growth. B、It helps to relax your eyes by providing a break from screens. C、It increases the contrast on screens, making them easier to read. D、It is essential for seeing black text on a white background clearly.(4)、Which of the following is NOTmentioned as a way to slow down rising myopia rates?A、Low-dose atropine eye-drops. B、Peripheral Defocus lenses. C、Regular eye examinations. D、Forming healthy eye habits. -
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Social media platforms are filled with individuals proudly sharing their rapid mastering of a language. Where does the secret lie? The truth lies in our addiction to instant satisfaction promised by some language apps.
However, besides these apps, here are some ways to help you learn a new language:
⒈Be a child, watch cartoons
One of the most common advice for language learners is to watch children's cartoons, which can be found on YOUKU. These cartoons are often made up of basic phrases and words that one would learn at beginner's level.
⒉Turn the volume (音量) up
If watching cartoons is not your cup of tea, fear not, for there is the alternative of listening to podcasts (播客) and songs. Not only can you pick up phrases and idioms, but you can also develop your appreciation for the culture.
⒊Let the words flow
Talking to wait staff at native restaurants can help with your language skills. To avoid the risk of making mistake in public you can start by speaking to your pets. Tell them about your day. As you grow more confident, work up to a native speaker.
⒋Aforeign stamp
A commonly overlooked method is to keep a pen pal. Through the exchange of letters, you not only get to practise your writing skills but can also get a friend.
Over all, continuous practice is key to unlocking the door of mastery. No matter which approach you choose, it's important to revisit the language you are learning every day, even if it's just for 15 minutes.
(1)、Why do language learning apps appeal to us?A、Because of their easy access. B、Because of their language platforms. C、Because of their proud claims. D、Because of their immediate pleasure.(2)、To learn about vocabulary and culture, which way would you choose?A、Be a child, watch cartoons. B、Turn the volume up. C、Let the words flow. D、A foreign stamp.(3)、What is the key to mastering a new language?A、Daily practice. B、More confidence. C、Occasional visits. D、Regular sharing. -
12、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。
Thick snowflakes swirled (旋转) around my car. Everything around me was white. The light was fading (变暗) as the sun set over the rocky peaks.
I was driving up a mountain pass on what was supposed to be a four-hour trip from Red River, New Mexico, to Durango, Colorado, I drove slowly along on a winding, unfamiliar road in a snowstorm. I was on my way to meet my friend Jane, who was in Durango. I was so excited about the weekend that I left without checking the weather.
Thirty minutes into my drive, the snow had started. Gentle snow at first. I thought about turning around. But it hardly looked threatening, so I continued. Now I regretted that decision. But it was too late. The road was too narrow and icy for me to turn around. The snow was bad, getting worse. The only way out was forward, higher and higher into the mountains. The last bit of sunlight disappeared, and I couldn't see anything beyond the few feet lighted by my headlights.
My cell phone had lost service as soon as I'd entered the mountain. I couldn't call for help. The clothes were in my luggage. Maybe I could find a place to pull over and wear more clothes until morning. Would that be enough to keep me warm all night? How long would it take for someone to find me? "Everything will be fine," I whispered.
Then I noticed a pair of lights seemed to glow dimly (朦胧地) through the snowstorm. I opened my eyes wide hard and then looked ahead. There they were. Tail-lights! There was a car in front of me! At least someone was here with me. Focus on the lights, I told myself, not your fear. I followed my guide for at least another half hour as we continued to pass the mountain.
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。
Finally, I felt the road start to level down gradually.
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At the base of the mountain, I spotted the tail-lights.
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13、假如你是红星中学的学生李华,上周你校举办了为期一周的"社团文化节"活动。请你为学校英语网站写一篇新闻报道。内容包括:1.活动的时间和地点;2.活动的主题和具体内容;3.对此次活动的感受。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Our Wonderful Club Culture Festival
To(provide, varied school life), our school held the first Club Culture Festival last week on campus.
Starting from January 5th, the week-long festival, whose theme was " Varied Life", presented our campus culture. The literary society recommended many good books,(encourage, pleasure, reading). The most thrilling experience came from the Chinese kung fu club. The club members, (performance), which won loud applause.
Through this festival, not only(pass on, culture), but(school life, enrich). And we all enjoyed it.
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14、短文填空
Thanks to a series of protection(measure), the Dabry's sturgeon(达氏鲟), an endangered species under China's first-class national protection, can now be spotted again in the Yangtze River.
The Dabry's sturgeon is also known as the Yangtze sturgeon, (name) after its habitat ,the upper Yangtze River. Since 2000, it had lost its natural ability to reproducea result of over fishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July 2022.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, underwater cameras have recently shot the natural spawning (产卵) of the Yangtze sturgeon, (indicate) that mature individuals in the artificial Yangtze sturgeon population have the ability to reproduce in the wild.
Overfishing was once a serious challenge, endangered the Yangtze sturgeon and other fish species in the Yangtze River. (recover) the biodiversity along the river, China(carry) out a full fishing ban (禁令) in 332 conservation areas of the Yangtze River basin in January 2020.
(surprising), many fishermen have now become protectors of fish in the Yangtze River. Zhang Song, who had depended on fishing forliving since 2000, volunteered to become a member of the fish protection team in Wanzhou District. The Yangtze River Protection Law came into force on March 1,2021. With this law, Zhang's work became much(easy) than before.
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15、 完形填空
On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have1 the course earlier than she did. Her 2 came because she was carrying a3 across the finish line.
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her4 when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She5 to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if she could walk forward with6 She couldn't. Bailey then7 to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get8 attention.
Once there, Lenoue was 9 and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme10 to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey's help.
As for Bailey, she is more11 about why her act is considered a big12 . "She was just crying. I couldn't 13 her," Bailey told the reporter. "I feel like I was just doing the right thing."
Although the two young women were strangers before the14 they've since become friends. Neither won the race, but the15 of human kindness won the day.
(1)A 、designed B 、followed C 、changed D 、finished(2)A 、delay B 、chance C 、trouble D 、excuse(3)A 、judge B 、volunteer C 、classmate D 、competitor(4)A 、race B 、school C 、town D 、training(5)A 、agreed B 、returned C 、stopped D 、promised(6)A 、courage B 、aid C 、patience D 、advice(7)A 、went away B 、stood up C 、stepped aside D 、bent down(8)A 、medical B 、public C 、constant D 、equal(9)A 、interrupted B 、assessed C 、identified D 、appreciated(10)A 、hunger B 、pain C 、cold D 、tiredness(11)A 、worried B 、ashamed C 、confused D 、discouraged(12)A 、game B 、problem C 、lesson D 、deal(13)A 、leave B 、cure C 、bother D 、understand(14)A 、ride B 、test C 、meet D 、show(15)A 、secret B 、display C 、benefit D 、exchange -
16、七选五
Learning anything by sitting in the comfort of your own home can be very easy and at the same time, there will not be any pressure to complete some tasks or anything like that.Then there are many ways to learn it comfortably by sitting at your home.
Watch English movies and shows. Watching English movies can help you a lot in improving your spoken English skills. Observe the expressions of characters, which is an excellent way to improve your English conversations in daily life.Observe them when they speak every single word. This will help to improve your vocabulary.
Record your voice. Recording your voice can be an easy way to understand how you speak. This method can help you in understanding your accent (口音) and your pronunciation. You will be able to understand your mistakes when you speak. Then you can correct them. It may sound uncomfortable at the beginning..
Grasp(掌握) grammatical concepts. Having basic grammar knowledge is crucial (至关重要的).If you don't have any grammar knowledge, you may find it difficult to construct proper sentences and it can lead to a lack of confidence whenever you speak. You should take related classes to improve your grasp of basic grammatical concepts and also try practicing various grammatical exercises.
This can be an effective way to understand the way you speak including your facial expressions. Practicing your speech in front of a mirror can help encourage your confidence. This method is effective if you don't have a speaking partner or if there is no one to judge you.
A. Speak in front of a mirror.
B. Speak English with yourself.
C. It helps in forming correct sentences.
D. Similarly, maybe you are planning to learn English at home.
E. There is a lot of fun in the process and you will also enjoy it.
F. You can also watch English interviews of successful people.
G. But over time your accent and pronunciation will be improved by practicing.
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17、 阅读理解
When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, "Well, I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc." But this kind of response misses the point.
More often than not, what we mean when we say someone "has an accent" is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice. Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don't hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it's pointless to point out that someone "has an accent", We all do!
Every person speaks a dialect (方言) , too. In the field of the language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, "You got eat or not? " (meaning "Have you eaten? ") is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn't mean that Singapore Oral English is "wrong" or "ungrammatical". The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers' solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it's different?
We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects—for the benefit of everyone. Language differences like these provide insights into people's cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is a distinct part of one's identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We'd learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.
(1)、What does the author think of his/her friends' response in paragraph 1?A、It reflects their self-confidence. B、It reflects their language levels. C、It misses the point of communication. D、It misses the real meaning of accents.(2)、Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English?A、To justify the use of dialects. B、To show the diversity of dialects. C、To correct a grammatical mistake. D、To highlight a traditional approach.(3)、What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph?A、Learn to speak with our local dialect. B、Seek for an official definition of accents. C、Appreciate the value of accents and dialects. D、Distinguish our local languages from others'.(4)、What can be a suitable title for this passage?A、Everyone Has an Accent B、Accents Enhance Our Identities C、Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D、Standard English Is at Risk -
18、 阅读理解
In the live-streaming channel of Yang Weiyun, no singing or dancing is performed, nor are products sold. Yang teaches Pinyin, reading and writing, something that has been most familiar to her for the past 50 years. The difference is that her students are mostly adults.
The 74-year-old, an experienced and respected educator, had taught Chinese in an elementary school for 50 years. In retirement, Yang also wanted to do something meaningful. The rise of short video platforms gave her the idea of continuing her education attempt through live-streaming online. She opened her live-streaming account in May 2021 and offered free Pinyin courses designed for kindergarten pupils about to attend primary schools. However, she gradually learned among her viewers there were a lot of adults who could not read. Yang said she found many illiterate(不识字的) adults lacked confidence. They were afraid to go to new places, worried that they couldn't teach their children or read their boss's instructions. " Many illiterate adults didn't have the chance to go to school when they were young. They are the ones in urgent need of becoming literate. I want to give them a new starting point," Yang said.
To better meet their needs, Yang added targeted content. Considering the schedule of most adult students, she even held two sessions every day, starting at 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Yang's live-streaming channel offers an easy and private way to those who want to overcome adult illiteracy. Now she has nearly 400,000 followers on the short video platform.
Yang said students learning through her live-streaming channel each have their own demand. So she always prepares her classes carefully after concluding a live-streaming session. She has tried her best to figure out in what ways the students can learn and remember better, and her biggest wish now is to see these students graduate from her classes.
(1)、What was Yang's original purpose when she attempted to teach online?A、To help illiterate adults to read. B、To spread Chinese character culture. C、To teach kids before primary school. D、To sell products in her channel.(2)、What can be inferred about Yang's main audience?A、They have a hard time getting along with their boss. B、They have little access to learning sources online. C、They are confident despite not being well-educated. D、They hope to improve their lives through such courses.(3)、Why did Yang's live-streaming classes become a hit among adults?A、Her classes are carefully adapted to the needs. B、Her classes are easy and long, enough to learn. C、She is an experienced and respectable teacher. D、Her sessions respect the audience's privacy.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A、It's never too late to learn B、Illiterate adults need help in education C、A retired teacher helps illiterate adults online D、A video platform offers new ways of education -
19、 阅读理解
Summer reading
FindingJunie Kim
by Ellen Oh
Middle schooler Junie Kim is facing bullying (欺凌) at school, but she keeps quiet. Then, for a school project, Junie interviews her grandparents, who grew up in Korea during wartime in the 1950s. In their story of struggle, Junie finds the courage to speak up. The book will encourage any kid who has ever been in Junie's shoes.
Simon B.Rhymin'
by Dwayne Reed
Simon is starting fifth grade and wants everyone to call him Notorious D.O.G. because he wants to be a famous rapper (说唱歌手). But he's shy about using his voice to express his thoughts. When a teacher asks the class to give a talk, Simon must face his fears. Simon B.Rhymin' is a great book that will give confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.
A Shot in the Arm!
by Don Brown
A Shot in the Arm! is a novel about the history of vaccines (疫苗). Readers learn how vaccines have been used throughout history to fight disease. The author also introduces people around the world who helped with the development of vaccines. A Shot in the Arm! is an exciting read that uses colorful drawings to pull the reader in.
The One Thing You'd Save
by Linda Sue Park
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Writer Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this question in poems that show the different voices of a middle school class. Some choose baseball cards or toy animals. One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. The book is illustrated (给……作插图) with black-and-white art. Readers of all ages will like this book. It helps you realize what matters most.
(1)、What problem does Simon have?A、He is bullied at school. B、He fears receiving vaccines. C、He dislikes doing his homework. D、He is afraid of expressing his ideas.(2)、Which book will you choose if you're interested in history or science?A、Finding Junie Kim. B、SimonB. Rhymin'. C、A Shot in the Arm! D、The One Thing You'd Save.(3)、What do we know about The One Thing You'd Save?A、It is for teenage readers. B、It is written in poem form. C、It has many colorful pictures. D、It was written by Dwayne Reed. -
20、 听下段材料,回答下列小题。(1)、How often does the man run?A、Every day. B、Twice a week C、Four days a week(2)、Which event is the man good at?A、A short-distance run. B、A middle-distance run. C、A long-distance run.(3)、How fast can the man run the event now?A、In 3 minutes and 47 seconds. B、Within 4 minutes. C、In about 6 minutes.