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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 -
2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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. -
4、 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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5、 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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6、 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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7、 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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8、 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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9、 What are the speakers mainly discussing?A、The schoolwork. B、A trip around Asia. C、A world news report.
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10、 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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11、 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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12、 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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13、 Who cleans the man's home?A、A cleaner. B、The man himself. C、The man's sister.
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14、 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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15、 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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16、 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.
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17、 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。
It was a warm but breezy afternoon. Belinda and Robert Stone were enjoying a peaceful afternoon. They decided to go for an ocean 1 .
But the couple didn't realize how 2 the current was until they noticed they were floating in the direction of the neighboring 3 , so Belinda decided to swim toward the beach they came from, 4 the current. "I just couldn't get anywhere," said Belinda, 64,who began to scream out for a(n)5 .
Two teenage girls — Emma Bassermann, 14, and Zoe Ireland-Meklensek, 13 — were boogie-boarding near the shore. Zoe heard Belinda's cries for help and 6 her. The two girls swam toward her.
They quickly reached Belinda, and brought her to 7 . Belinda, grateful but still8 , again repeated that her husband was 9 farther out in the ocean. Then immediately the two girls swam off to get Robert. "When we reached him, he was shocked, and he was really 10 ,"said Zoe, who reassured him that his wife was okay and he was going to be okay.
While they pulled him to shore, the current kept pulling them 11 , but they kept going and going. "Both of us together 12 a really good team," said Emma. 13 washed over Belinda as the girls and Robert reached the shore.
"What really sticks in my mind is the 14 of those children," said Belinda. "They really were a couple of 15 on that beach."
(1)A 、 dip B 、 exploration C 、 voyage D 、 adventure(2)A 、 different B 、 slow C 、 strong D 、 cold(3)A 、 reef B 、 harbor C 、 island D 、 beach(4)A 、 along B 、 against C 、 in D 、 down(5)A 、 sailor B 、 lifeguard C 、 policeman D 、 assistant(6)A 、 greeted B 、 observed C 、 acknowledged D 、 spotted(7)A 、 safety B 、 life C 、 consciousness D 、 reality(8)A 、 relieved B 、 scared C 、 puzzled D 、 frustrated(9)A 、 swimming B 、 surfing C 、 gone D 、 stuck(10)A 、 in confusion B 、 at a loss C 、 out of breath D 、 at sea(11)A 、 back B 、 ahead C 、 up D 、 around(12)A 、 found B 、 joined C 、 managed D 、 made(13)A 、 Satisfaction B 、 Awe C 、 Relief D 、 Pride(14)A 、 wisdom B 、 sincerity C 、 calmness D 、 generosity(15)A 、 angels B 、 sisters C 、 guards D 、 swimmers -
18、 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。
As someone who has been lucky enough to earn his living in the world of book reviewing, I've gradually developed a number of reading-related habits.
When to read
I read from-morning till bedtime, with breaks for my job, family, exercise and household chores. However, somehow they manage to spend three or more hours a day watching television or scrolling through social media on their phones. You pay s your money and you takes your choice.
Where to read
Realistically, the best place to read is at a table or desk with lots of good light. Other good locations include the public library, an outside table at a coffee shop away from background music and other customers, and the quiet car on the train to New York. Trust me: You never will. Instead, as the Nike slogan says, Just Do It.
Be choosy, but not too choosy
A book has to fit my mood or even the season. Spooky stories are for winter; comic novels for spring. What's more, I like to mix it up, the old with the new, a literary biography this week, a science fiction classic the next. I can adjust my expectations up or down but the book must be, on some level, exciting.
I can't open a book without a pencil either in my hand or nestled conveniently in that space between my right ear and skull. For a long time, my weapon of choice was a pencil, but it now tends to be a Paper Mate disposable mechanical pencil. I place two or three vertical lines next to key passages, scribble notes to myself in the margins. All these practices serve one end: to keep me actively engaged mentally with the words on the page.
A. Choose a proper tool
B. Be prepared to take notes
C. You probably do something similar.
D. I spend a lot of time hesitating about what to read next.
E. Many people complain that they have no time for books.
F. In truth, though, don't expect to find an ideal place to read.
G. I hope a few of my practices will be useful in your own reading life.
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19、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A recent study found that there is convincing evidence that time in nature reduces depressive symptoms, decreases stress and improves cognitive function. More time in the green is associated with lower blood pressure, strengthened immune systems, alleviated risk of heart discase and improved sleep.
In a 2024 study, Maddock and his colleagues looked at outpatient mental health service usage, mostly for depression, anxiety or stress, across 1,169 zip codes in Texas. They found that rates of mental health service use were about 50 percent lower in neighborhoods with more greenery. In 2022 Jimenez and her colleagues published a paper in JAMA Open Network using data from the long-running Nurses' Health Study II to show that living in areas with more green space was associated with higher scores for overall cognition and for psychomotor speed and attention. This difference could be partly explained by fewer depressive symptoms.
There are several possible explanations for these findings. One theory holds that nature provides a short break from the mental fatigue of modern life and the built environment, thereby restoring attentional resources. A 2024 experiment that had nearly 100 participants offers support for the idea: the researchers found that a 40-minute walk in nature enhanced people's ability to adjust higher-level cognitive functions——such as problem-solving and multitasking——more than a40-minute walk in an urban environment did.
A second theory suggests that time spent in nature activates the parasympathetic(副交感的)nervous system, which reduces the body's stress responses. Studies show reductions in cortisol(皮质醇) levels—part of those responses—after exposure to greenery. In addition, green space affects health indirectly because time outdoors encourages physical activity and offers chances for social connection, both of which improve mental and physical well-being.
Studies such as Jimenez's and Maddock's are aimed at policymakers more than individuals, but they remind us all of the importance of seeking out greenery wherever we live. And we should all try to heed the advice that Jimenez gives to her students: "I see how stressed they are, especially during exams," she says. "I tell them, 'Go out for a walk.'"
(1)、What does the underlined word "alleviated" in paragraph 1 mean?A、Increased. B、Eased. C、Removed. D、Avoided.(2)、How did Maddock and his colleagues get their findings?A、By doing an experiment. B、By referring to previous data. C、By analyzing a field case. D、By adapting observational method.(3)、What does the 2024 experiment with100 participants clarify?A、An escape to nature can be refreshing. B、Nature offers inspiration for modern life. C、A walk in nature benefits the environment.D City walk is equally important to nature walk.
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20、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"There is no time out on the ice," says Toku Oshima, "no calendar but the migrations of sea creatures." She can hunt and fish the same way her ancestors did, traveling by dog sled and sleeping in the wooden hut. In Greenland's northernmost town, the old ways are still alive.
But those ways are under threat. Human-caused climate change has disturbed weather patterns and pushed the rhythms of animals out of tune with the ice and sun. Residents struggle to earn a living through hunting and fishing, leaving them unable to afford the imported oil that keeps their homes warm and lit during the long arctic night. The high cost of electricity and heat has forced some people to abandon their traditional livelihoods—or to leave the town altogether.
"Qaanaaq residents should be able to heat their homes without sacrificing their culture," Oshima said. But that will require them to abandon the culprit behind their challenges of climate change and energy security: fossil fuels. Instead, drawing power from local wind and sunshine can reduce the cost of living in Qaanaaq, easing financial pressures on residents who already live at the edge of survival and it can help the town do its part to control the planet-warming pollution that threatens its very existence.
Together with scientists and engineers from Dartmouth College, Oshima is working to bring renewable energy to one of the most remote places on Earth. The effort is in its infancy, with Oshima's partners still development they hope to install. To succeed in such an isolated and harsh environment, they are leaning on the expertise of those who thrived in this landscape for generations. Each design is intended specifically for conditions in Qaanaaq and tested by the residents themselves.
Dartmouth College engineer Mary albert, the U.S. co-leader for the project, sees it as a potential model for sustainability efforts the world over. "It's cogeneration of knowledge," she said," so Qaanaaq residents can continue to live where they want to live and how they want to live."
(1)、Why do some residents leave the town altogether?A、They lack living necessities. B、Fewer creatures can be hunted or fished. C、They want to make a fortune. D、They can't afford high cost of power.(2)、What should Qaanaaq residents do to help their culture survive?A、Avoid heating their home. B、Purchase imported oil. C、Give up fossil fuels. D、Turn to experts for help.(3)、How do scientists and engineers solve the problem?A、By lessening residents' living cost. B、By reducing air pollution. C、By developing local alternative energy. D、By fixing some equipment.(4)、What is the significance of the project?A、Promoting Qaanaaq local culture and lifestyle. B、Helping Qaanaaq residents get back home. C、Developing sustainable energy for the world. D、Embracing renewable energy to save culture.