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1、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。
Wang Ximeng, an 18-year-old boy, spent half a year creating a nearly 12-meter-long landscape painting under the guidance of Emperor Huizong, the (eight) emperor of the Song Dynasty. He probably couldn't believe that the silk scroll painting (regard)as a masterpiece.
Wang Ximeng's A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, measuring 51.5 1191.5 centimeters, has been (extreme) popular in China. As its name implies, it uses uncommon mineral pigments(颜料) with bright colors (show) the vast country landscape of rivers and mountains.
The waves on the rivers show great patience and techniques of the painter. But you think there's nothing special in the mountains, think again. Amid the continuous, almost- same-height mountains, one tall mountain, towers over all the others around it, suddenly appears. Experts hold a belief it represents the young man's ambition, standing there, like he is the center of the world.
Actually Wang Ximeng is underrepresented in the history of great Chinese artists simply because he has no other (know) works surviving today. Nobody knows exactly when he died, it is believed that he passed away in his twenties.
The excellent skills in the painting make it hard to believe that it came from a teenager. Historians believe beyond the young man's ambition and his landscape painting skills, it also contains great value for historical studies into the Song Dynasty.
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2、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。
I was scared of public speaking. But when I 1 my first novel ten years ago, I was invited to speak at a writers' festival.
The festival was held on a lawn. I arrived at the large tent set-up, 2 find two hundred faces looking at me. Five teenagers sat close in the front row, stretching out their legs. I was sweating 3 I even opened my mouth.
I only had one book to talk about, and it didn't seem like any of the students had read it, or 4 to. The five in the front row started heckling(起哄) and making jokes about some random cartoon characters, causing me to lose my place. 5 out of my depth, I started feeling nervous and 6 my words. I could feel the tears starting, and I didn't know what to do.
Then a teenage boy in 7 of tech for the tent took the spare microphone and began telling his own ghost story. The story was thrilling, full of fear and 8 , and better than anything I'd said so far. I used the five minutes he spoke to 9 and prepare. When he finished, I thanked him, knowing he'd 10 me. And I managed to bumble through the rest of the speech.
I knew I had to somehow learn to 11 my fear. After asking other writers for their tips and advice, I added slideshows, readings and question-and-answers to my 12 . I was still terrified, but the more I did, the better I 13 the unexpected. I had five more that week, none as 14 as the first.
I doubt I will ever look forward to fronting up to hundreds of students, but sometimes I 15 myself by enjoying it more than I ever would have thought was possible.
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3、任务型阅读
Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today's CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage.
It's a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs'economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people. How can they maximize their impact?
First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues. The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable(可有可无的).
A CEO shouldn't make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution.
Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst(催化剂) for change. Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce theirfirms'carbon footprint.
By speaking out on critical issues, leading with purpose, and acting as catalysts for change, CEOs can help lead society towards a better future.
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. But how should CEOs take on this role?
C. As leaders, CEOs should lead with purpose.
D. With great power comes great responsibility.
E. CEO statesmanship will matter more than ever.
F. But should CEOs be given so many privileges and responsibilities?
G. They have the power to influence public policy, and even the course of global events.
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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。
Jobs are central to our lives. They enable us to make a living. Productive jobs create wealtl and drive development. Full employment ensures not only economic prosperity but also socia cohesion and stability. That is why the International Labour Organization(ILO), as one of the UN agencies specialized in employment, promotes decent work as a key to sustainable development and social justice.
Globally, the world of work is undergoing great changes unseen in a century. We often hear that many people can't find jobs, while employers can't find qualified employees. Ever those who have jobs are worried about the future of their jobs.
Such anxiety is not misplaced. The ILO's World Employment and Social Outlo ok 2020 report shows that all regions are facing major job-skills gaps and mismatches. According to a study, a generation ago the skills you learned in school were sufficient for you to survive in the job market for a while. Now half of the skills you acquired through education and training may start to depreciate(贬值) within 5 years! (Boston Consulting Group, 2023) Skills become outdated much quicker, as technological transformation and the green transition(转型) are quickening.
ChatGPT is a case in point. AI has the potential to replace many professional and ever creative jobs. The potential threat is no longer limited to replacing unskilled repetitive jobs by automation. Technologies are fundamentally reshaping workplaces and jobs.
The green transition is another driver for growing skill-job mismatch. The automobile industry may continue to boom, but electronic cars require a different set of human skills from fossil fuel-driven cars. Jobs in high carbon emission sectors will gradually disappear, while alternative jobs are greened or created in green sectors. According to an ILO analysis, because of the green transition, there could be around 78 million job losses globally by 2030. However, over 103 million jobs can be created — but only if workers can be systematically reskilled and upskilled. (ILO, 2019)
(1)、What is the structure of the text?A、Problem and solution. B、Definition and example. C、Significance and action. D、Phenomenon and analysis.(2)、How does the author prove his point of view in the 3rd paragraph?A、By using examples. B、By making analysis. C、By using his own data. D、By referring to other researches.(3)、The author mentions ChatGPT and electronic cars to show _.A、why there are job-skills gap s and mismatches B、why we should be careful about technology C、the importance of education and training D、the necessity of reshaping workplaces and jobs(4)、What is the author's attitude towards the green transition?A、Objective. B、Dismissive. C、Doubtful. D、Unclear. -
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。
I recently ran into a woman I knew from work years ago. She had performed random acts of kindness but sometimes sounded too shallow. Now here she was again. "Hi, "she said, smiling. "How are you?"Like a fool, I rushed to tell her everything I had been doing.
The woman interrupted me. "That's great. I'm so happy to hear you've finally sorted your life out. "And off she went, leaving me speechless. I tossed and turned that night, thinking about what she had meant. She didn't know anything about my life, so why had she said that?
I finally recognised psychologist Adam Grant's idea about frenemies — those"supposed friends who sometimes help you and sometimes hurt you. "Not for nothing did Grant write: "The most toxic relationships aren't the purely negative ones. They're the ones that are a mixof positive and negative. "
Avoiding these connections whenever possible is probably a good idea, but how do we distinguish frenemies from other friends? Human behaviorist Vanessa Van Edwards has identified three different types of frenemy.
The first is the easiest to detect — the jealous(嫉妒的) frenemy. "On the surface, they want you to succeed but they will gossip about you behind your back and are jealous of your accomplishments and successes, "Vanessa says.
The second type of frenemy is what she calls the undermining(暗中破坏的) frenemy. You think they're on your side and then they start making indirect, unkind comments in front of the boss. The undermining frenemy operates outside the office, too. For example, you tell a friend that you want to lose weight. Are they going to cheer you on or invite you to a bad brunch and bring you a cupcake?
The third type is the hardest to detect, labelled by Van Edwards as the unsure frenemy. She believes that this type of connection has become increasingly common thanks to social media. "Particularly when you have a lot of interactions online with wider social groups, it can be really difficult to know where a person fits in your life. We like each other's posts online with each other. But I'm not sure I like you, " Van Ed-wards explains.
(1)、Why did the author rush to tell the woman everything?A、They are close friends. B、She needed the woman's help. C、The woman was good at comforting friends. D、She misjudged the woman's behavior and purpose.(2)、What does the underlined word"toxic"in the 3rd paragraph most probably mean?A、Privileged. B、Poisonous. C、Superior. D、Innocent.(3)、What type is it if a friend keeps inviting and paying for you to play computer games when he knows you want to start studying hard?A、The purely negative type. B、The jealous type. C、The undermining type. D、The unsure type.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A、How to Justify Frenemies B、Why So Many Frenemies? C、Be Careful of Frenemies! D、The Meaning of Frenemy -
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。
My name is Howard Tucker.
Studies have shown that keeping one's brain stimulated may prevent many age-related cognitive impairments(认知伤害). I keep my brain stimulated by working, though for those who have retired or plan on retiring, a mentally stimulating hobby might be a suitable alternative. It is critical to know yourself and understand your limits and capabilities, but I firmly believe that retirement is the enemy of longevity(长寿).
With people continuing to live longer, it may soon be commonplace to see individuals working into their 80s, 90s and, in some cases, past 100, like me. I now spend my time teaching medical and law students at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and I prioritize staying current with the latest trends in neurology(神经学), my area of specialization.
Over the years I've had to adapt frequently to the changing technology, which isn't always easy for someone my age. Many doctors I've known simply retired because they did not want to learn how to use computers. But I believe that a desire to continue to learn is a must in one's later years.
While technology has made a huge impact on the practice of medicine, I still urge my medical students to listen to patients, take a thorough patient history and look at the patient while questioning him/her. Then, I would have them look at the imaging studies.
I believe I am wiser now, in the sense I am less judgmental and more patient with my medical students who have forgotten how to take a thorough patient history, the most important part of the examination.
Of course, I've had to make adjustments over the years. Pacing is important. It feels like only yesterday that I would be going on rounds seeing patients in the hospital at 5:00 a. m. Now with my 102nd birthday less than two months away, I find myself sleeping in. But I wake up at 8:30 am, ready to face the day ahead of me.
(1)、What was Howard Tucker's job in the past?A、Writer. B、Doctor. C、Teacher. D、Scientist.(2)、Why does Howard Tucker give the talk?A、To celebrate his longevity. B、To advocate lifetime learning. C、To explain why he keeps working after retirement. D、To clarify what is the most important in neurology.(3)、How does Howard Tucker see technology?A、Adapt to it as it is easy to learn. B、Learn it to avoid retirement. C、Use it to replace old methods. D、Combine it with traditional ways.(4)、What causes Howard Tucker to make adjustments over the years?A、His age. B、His illness. C、His student. D、His sleep. -
7、 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。
Application Developer(SQL) — the Schindler Group
▶ General description
Remote Monitoring and Customer Solutions is the global competence centre within the Schindler Group for new service offerings and products. Our mission is to create technical solution implementations for the new business models and enhance customer experience by using cutting edge technology. We are developing digital products from idea to industrialization. To further strengthen our international team, we are looking for an experienced Application Developer with a focus on supporting mission critical SQL databases (SQL Server), with an application based on C# NET, SQL Server and Azure.
▶Role and responsibilities
●Monitor and support databases including tuning,optimisation,and ongoing maintenance.
●Develop high quality solutions,bug fixes and new features with the development teams.
●Support users by troubleshooting application issues,identifying root causes,and taking measures accordingly.
●Testing and debugging of new applications.
▶Job Type: Permanent
▶We offer:
●Dynamic team,flat hierarchies(扁平化的管理制度) and direct communication
● Flexible working hours and home office
● Above-average retirement allowance and generous holiday entitlement
We look forward to receiving your application!
(1)、What do we know about the Schindler Group?A、It is a website. B、It provides digital service. C、It is an advertising company. D、It provides a part-time position.(2)、What quality must a job applicant have in order to get this job?A、Technological ability. B、Ability to start new businesses. C、Management experience. D、Experiences in international companies.(3)、What benefit can you get from this job?A、Free training on SQL. B、Below-average working hours. C、Generous welfare, D、Remaining in the job permanently. -
8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why is the speaker's school different and outstanding?A、Their teaching facilities are special. B、Their students are from various cultures. C、Their teaching methods are advanced.(2)、What makes the student body fall behind?A、Its sports program doesn't perform well. B、There aren't enough teaching staff. C、The school is short of funding.(3)、What is the speaker mainly trying to do?A、Talk about school's success. B、Give a graduation speech. C、Get students to pick him.(4)、Who will probably speak next?A、Sam Anderson. B、Mr. Shang. C、Ms. Hsu.
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the advantage of the woman's app?A、It offers cheap services. B、It provides free tour guides. C、It includes various destinations.(2)、Which group of people is the woman's app mainly trying to help?A、Students. B、Tourists. C、Hotel owners.(3)、What is probably the man's attitude towards the plan?A、Supportive. B、Doubtful. C、Uninterested.(4)、Where are the speakers probably from?A、France. B、TheU. S. C、Australia.
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10、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Friends. B、Family members. C、Interviewer and interviewee.(2)、Why didn't the woman like the job in the advertising company?A、It was too far away. B、It seemed too stressful. C、It didn't sound very exciting.(3)、When did the woman go to the hotel?A、On Tuesday. B、On Wednesday. C、On Thursday.
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11、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What can the woman's smart watch do?A、Make calls. B、Send symbols. C、Reply to texts.(2)、How many more steps does the woman need to take today?A、About 5000. B、About 6000. C、About 7000.
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12、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where is the conversation probably taking place?A、At a party. B、In a medical lab. C、At a staff meeting.(2)、What is the main problem with the self-driving cars?A、They sometimes can't avoid blocks. B、They can't follow the maps all the time. C、They can't work together with human brains.
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13、 What are the speakers mainly discussing?A、The schoolwork. B、A trip around Asia. C、A world news report.
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14、 What does the man. suggest the woman do?A、Get more exercise. B、Get plenty of sleep. C、Be careful with her diet.
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15、 What was wrong with the package?A、There was no note on it. B、It was sent to the wrong apartment. C、The woman's mother took it by mistake.
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16、 What time does the museum open on Saturdays?A、At 8:30 a. m. B、At9:00 a. m. C、At 10:00 a. m.
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17、 Who cleans the man's home?A、A cleaner. B、The man himself. C、The man's sister.
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18、 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。
Garcia, a mother of two sons living in Los Banos, was home alone with them. She had vertigo(眩晕症). Her husband, who had already left for his construction job, couldn't attend to them at home. Garcia often found it hard to take care of her two sons, Thomason, aged 7, andAndrew,5. Fortunately, Garcia lived in a friendly community. Neighbors often came to check on them. Mrs. Mathew, Garcia's next-door neighbour dropped most.
One morning, when Karen Garcia awoke suddenly at 4 a. m., the room was spinning. She felt everything was turning. She had never experienced it before. Both of the kids were asleep. She took her vertigo medication, and it didn't work. She couldn't keep it down, vomiting(呕吐)for hours.
At exactly 7:00 a,m, the children woke up. Usually, by this time, their mother would already be up, preparing breakfast in the kitchen. But today, the house felt frightening still.
The boys began their search, calling out softly at first, then louder when there was no response. They checked the kitchen, the living room, their parents' bedroom, and even the garden. Each empty room increased their fear and anxiety.
They finally approached the bathroom. Pushing the door open, both boys froze in horror. Their mother lay on the floor, pale and unconscious. The kids were rather distraught(忧心如焚的),frantically trying to help her. Thomason called 911, and gave the dispatcher(调度员) the details in a trembling voice.
Before long, a crew of emergency responders arrived at the scene. They quickly made out that Garcia was in medical distress and should be sent to hospital immediately. The atmosphere of the hospital was too much for the kids so they had better stay. Then came the problem: who would accompany them? At that time, Mrs. Mathew appeared, curious at all the mess. She offered to help at once. Watching the ambulance roaring away, they retraced indoors.
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。
Seeing the kids' unsettled faces, Mrs. Mathew decided to do something.
Later that day, word came from the hospital that Garcia was out of danger.
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19、 假定你是李华,上周妈妈生日时,你亲手制作了一件生日礼物送给她,她非常喜欢。请写封邮件给你的英国朋友Chris分享此事,内容包括:1.介绍礼物;2.你的感受。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
Dear Chris,
Yours,
Li Hua
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20、 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。
Chengdu, a cultural center in Southwest China, is renowned for its opera, a part of Sichuan Opera tradition. An important aspect of Sichuan Opera is the magic of mask changing, also known "face-changing",
vividly coloured masks are changed within the blink of an, eye. It is believed that "face-changing" has its roots in evolution. This art form (originate) from early humans' survival strategies, with aggressive facial expressions and non-verbal cues. The Sichuan Opera is said to have brought this change of emotions on stage.
The techniques include wiping, pulling, and blowing. Among them, "pulling" is a more complex and
(frequent) used technique in which faces are painted on layers of silk cloth and each mask (tie) to a thread which is fastened and (hide) in the costume. The actor swiftly pulls masks (convey) emotions, amusing the au trace. Face-changing is more than a skill; it contains rich cultural meanings, with masks (reflect) characters' psychological and emotional shifts. The patterns of the facial makeup are borrowed from Chengdu and local customs of region. The different kinds of characters and personalities that Sichuan Opera brings alive on stage can be found among common people in Chengdu as well. This is its emotions will continue to resonate(共鸣)with people for a long time.