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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。
Today, many people spend a lot of time reading online. Whether reading news or e-books, people are spending more time staring at screens. While online reading opens up a great deal of knowledge to people, there are some disadvantages too, such as tired eyes, headaches, as well as difficulty in focusing on the text. Now a new reading system, Bionic Reading developed by a Swiss company, can help people overcome these issues, and most importantly, it aims to help people read faster online and develop a more in-depth understanding of the content.
The reading system improves the reading process by guiding the eyes through the text with artificial fixation points. In short, some parts of the words are displayed in bold (粗体的). As a result, the reader only focuses on the highlighted letters and lets the brain center complete the rest. Your brain can "read" faster than your eyes, so by reducing the number of letters your eye needs to look at, you can read faster while still preserving the full context.
The company discovered the system by accident. They were working on designing a book in a foreign language and realized they could read it if they sectioned it off. They worked for six years to develop Bionic Reading and are still working to adjust it.
An early study was conducted but more research is needed before it can be definitively shown that the system improves reading. Some people with ADHD (注意缺陷多动障碍) have proved that Bionic Reading helps them focus and understand what they are reading. Other people don't seem to notice a big difference compared to the regular text. There's also no evidence to suggest Bionic Reading is any better than the regular text. The best way to know if Bionic Reading helps you read better online is to try it yourself.
(1)、What is the main purpose of Bionic Reading?A、To make online reading more interesting. B、To figure out several online reading problems. C、To improve online reading speed and understanding. D、To study the effects of online reading on the brain.(2)、What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A、The effect of current online reading. B、The creation story of Bionic Reading. C、The advantages of Bionic Reading. D、The principle of Bionic Reading.(3)、What can we infer about Bionic Reading from the last paragraph?A、It only helps with foreign languages. B、Its effect varies among different individuals. C、It is better than traditional reading methods. D、Research proves it works for everyone.(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、Online Reading Is Of Great Benefit B、A New System Improves Online Reading C、Traditional Reading Faces New Challenges D、Bionic Reading Changes Our Reading Habits -
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。
The vast majority of Spain's trains will be free until the end of the year in a new program. People visiting the West European country can now whizz (飞速行驶) across it in the relative luxury of one of its trains for zero cost. As well as being much better for the environment than air travel, sitting on a train and watching the countryside slip by is the perfect way to get to know a country.
Under Spain's new program, all short and medium train rides are free — with the right ticket — providing the perfect opportunity to see Catalonia, Andalucia and the Basque Country. Tourists can take advantage of the discounts, which have been brought in to help the population deal with the cost of living crisis, if they buy multi-journey tickets. "I'd like the people of Spain to know that I'm fully aware of the daily difficulties that most people have," a senior official said. "I know salaries cover less and less and that it's difficult to get to the end of the month." The country's Ministry of Transport said the measure would help people get to work safely as fuel prices continue to rise sharply.
Spain joins Germany in cutting the price of public transport, with the latter country launching a ticket costing €9 which gives a full month of travel from June until the end of August. Austria has started offering a climate ticket, which allows people to complete journeys for just €3. When it was first launched last year, the popularity of the ticket almost caused its website to crash. The UK government has not announced any plans to encourage the use of trains, despite the seriousness of the climate crisis and the damage petrol and diesel cars cause. Instead, the government cut fuel duty by 5% in March for 12 months, encouraging more people to get behind the wheel.
(1)、What can be inferred about the program?A、It is of benefit to the environment. B、People still have doubt about it. C、The trains in Spain are completely free now. D、Spain is the only country in Europe to cut transport costs.(2)、What is the main purpose of introducing the program?A、To lower fuel prices. B、To relieve the stress of airline business. C、To promote tourism and benefit people of Spain. D、To show the government's concern for the public.(3)、What does the author think of the UK government's practice?A、Negative. B、Admiring. C、Inattentive. D、Praiseworthy.(4)、What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A、The popularity of the climate ticket. B、The economic benefits of the program. C、The program's great benefits to health. D、The practices on public transport in some countries. -
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。
Some people are interested in volunteer service, and here are four programs for volunteer service. With just a click of the mouse, you will get more detailed information.
Volunteer Board Position — Secretary
Welcome to GoSinergy, where we are working hard to make the world better. As a non-profit organization, GoSinergy is devoted to empowering communities through a variety of educational and community richness programs. At GoSinergy, we work together to promote equality for all and use our strengths to support and teach. Our positive approach ensures we learn from every situation to improve growth and build a large community that is focused on creating positive change.
Adoption (领养) Assistance Coordinator
The volunteers need to work with pet owners who need to give up their pets to find them new homes through our adoption assistance program. The position involves organizing meetings and greets between owners and possible adopters, organizing meetings of animals for personality matching and so on.
A Study Zone Reading Buddy at the Newcastle Library
Help students practice and get excited about reading! Study Zone provides many academic supports for K-12 students in the library and online and we need volunteers to help us host our programs. Reading Buddy duties include: Share e-books on screen and look through the pages as students read; coach 1-2 students at a time on pronunciation, pace, comprehension, etc; keep track of students' reading time.
Math Tutors — Summer (Elementary Math to Calculus)
Remote (远程的) math tutors for the summer can help students from elementary through high school levels, focusing on subjects including Pre-Algebra (预备代数), Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus and so on. This plan aims to reduce the educational stops caused by certain reasons or by providing students with the support and professional knowledge needed to be very good in mathematics.
(1)、What are the volunteers in Adoption Assistance Coordinator required to do?A、Educate owners giving up their pets. B、Find new homes for pets. C、Organize gatherings among pet owners. D、Arrange meetings between the pets and their owners.(2)、Which program is most suitable for a volunteer doing well in Pre-Algebra?A、Volunteer Board Position — Secretary. B、Adoption Assistance Coordinator. C、A Study Zone Reading Buddy at the Newcastle Library. D、Math Tutors — Summer (Elementary Math to Calculus).(3)、Where can you probably find the text?A、In a literature book. B、On a website. C、In a travel brochure. D、In a research paper. -
4、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。
Most people don't remember how they learn to read and write because it happens to them naturally. Writing just means turning thoughts into words on a page. But it is a completely different story if you are born with Dyslexia, a learning disability which affects skills involved in reading, spelling and writing. Writing is a big challenge for these kids and unfortunately, I was one of them.
When in kindergarten, I was always struggling with my writing. For example, I used to misspell beautiful. Never could I quite remember that the ewent before the a. It annoyed my teacher very much for I happened to love using beautiful a lot. If I was going to use the word so much she figured the least I could do was spelling it right. My mom complained that I just didn't try hard. Every time I got my paper back, I dared not open it because I knew it must be full of red lines and a disappointing "C".
Two years later, I came to a primary school, still with far satisfying writing. But a new teacher, Mrs. White came to my life. In my eyes, she was very beautiful. She had bright blue eyes, short dark hair, red lips and fair skin, as beautiful as Snow White.
Actually, I don't remember much about what we learned in her class, but my mother once told me that we used to write articles a lot. And I would bring back what I wrote and she would look at it and see there were so many mistakes, both in grammar and spelling. But there were no red corrections, always a star and sometimes even a "Good", which would make my heart cry with happiness. I always looked forward to the next writing class. It worried my mother, though, thinking Mrs. White was an irresponsible teacher. So one day when she went in to meet Mrs White for one of those Parent-Teacher meetings, she asked her why she never corrected my mistakes and why she never red-pencilled in the wrong spellings of words or grammatical errors.
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。
Mrs. White smiled and said she didn't focus on my mistakes.
I went to her office, asking shyly whether I could attend the writing competition.
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5、在我们的成长过程中,每个人心中总有特别向往的工作,假设你校将举办主题为"My dream job"的演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿,要点如下:
*你理想的工作;
*选择的理由;
*如何实现你的理想。
注意:
①词数不少于100,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
②可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Good morning, everyone.
Thank you for listening.
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6、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。
Baiyang Lake, also known as Baiyangdian Lake, is located in the Xiong'an New Area of Baoding. As the largest freshwater lake in North China, it has gained (recognize) as the "Pearl of North China" due to its breathtaking scenery and unique ecological functions. It is referred to the Kidney of North China.
The old Chinese movie, "Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy", is famous for the lake Zhang Ga lived. With the beautiful lotus, flourishing reeds and plenty of fish, Baiyangdian Lake is ( precise) like that lake.
(serve) as a crucial waterway, Baiyangdian Lake occupies an important location in the ancient basin of the North China Plain. Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court continually (expand) the marshlands, resulting in the formation of a winding "Water Great Wall". Over the years, Baiyangdian Lake (remain) steadfast (不变的) in fulfilling crucial ecological roles from storing floodwater to regulating the climate.
However, the lake almost dried out because of climate change from 1983 to 1988. Local governments launched 26 rehabilitation projects in 2005 (restore) and improve Baiyangdian Lake's ecological environment. Now, the beauty of Baiyangdian Lake resembles the one (describe) in "Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy", attracting visitors who hope to take glance at the vivid lotus, flourishing reeds and the clear lake water.
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7、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。
"What will we be singing for contest this year?" a student from my choir asked eagerly. "Maybe we will 1 the contest. " I said. "NO!" the kids 2 my idea. "We should go to contest! We can do it!"
I looked at the medals 3 the front wall of the music room from the past successes of large, talented classes. A change in educational policies, with a 4 on academics, had 5 my choir to thirty-two students. My section leaders had graduated or been forced to 6 music classes, leaving me with young, 7 kids who couldn't read music and could sing only a simple melody.
"I'll think about it," I said, hoping their enthusiasm would 8 in a couple of weeks. I couldn't tell them they weren't good enough because I had to protect their self-esteem. 9 , the kids practiced each morning, working on sight-reading(视唱)and learning musical terms. I was amazed at the 10 force that kept pushing them on. Their 11 was so remarkable even I began believing in their dream. The contest day finally arrived. The results were 12 two very long hours later. I stood there, 13 , staring at the list in disbelief: a First Place Award with the highest marks of all. "We made it!" All around kids were screaming with delight. Warm tears wet my cheeks and my heart swelled with pride for these kids who had a 14 . They refused to give up and taught me to never 15 the possibility of success for any student or any class ever again.
(1)A 、 cancel B 、 skip C 、 hold D 、 deny(2)A 、 blamed B 、 claimed C 、 confirmed D 、 opposed(3)A 、 clearing B 、 filling C 、 lining D 、 hanging(4)A 、 battle B 、 schedule C 、 stress D 、 chance(5)A 、 banned B 、 abandoned C 、 reduced D 、 divided(6)A 、 disturb B 、 attend C 、 give D 、 drop(7)A 、 inexperienced B 、 powerless C 、 careless D 、 imperfect(8)A 、 take off B 、 die off C 、 give off D 、 put off(9)A 、 Therefore B 、 Besides C 、 However D 、 Otherwise(10)A 、 alarming B 、 comforting C 、 driving D 、 confusing(11)A 、 progress B 、 energy C 、 success D 、 goal(12)A 、 judged B 、 posted C 、 broadcast D 、 scored(13)A 、 terrified B 、 annoyed C 、 embarrassed D 、 frozen(14)A 、 dream B 、 plan C 、 hero D 、 wish(15)A 、 acknowledge B 、 accept C 、 explore D 、 doubt -
8、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。
How to ask good questions
Effective communication is vital for all relationship. Learning what questions to ask can improve how you work with team members, your leadership skills, and how you communicate with loved ones.
Be a good listener. When someone gives you an answer or explains something to you, pay attention. By focusing on listening, you'll avoid asking a general question that you should probably know the answer to. When someone else is speaking, make eye contact and use body language such as nodding to show you understand.
Don't be afraid of your questions. Maybe it's your first time doing a task, and you want to do it properly. Wrong questions don't exist —especially if you've never done this before. Think about it this way: If you don't ask your question, you may make some easily avoidable mistakes.
Question asking isn't supposed to be a fast-paced conversation. Pausing to listen between answers gives you time to think about what was said and ask better follow-up questions. Don't feel pressured to respond quickly. Fast responses can mess with the conversation's flow. You don't want to feel rushed or rush others, so learn to give yourself time to think.
Keep your questions short. A long question shows a lack of self-awareness. You may want to provide enough detail in your question, but not too much. The person you're asking should only have to hear your question once, not three or four times. Focusing on asking open-ended questions in one sentence can still set up a good conversation.
A. Use silence to your advantage.
B. Respond with follow-up questions.
C It can end up confusing someone more than it should.
D. The key to an effective communication is being a good listener.
E. Here are some tips on how you can start asking better questions.
F. If you're confused about something, you have every right to ask for clarity.
G. If you don't listen properly, you may find yourself asking already-answered questions.
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9、 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。
It's known that reading is good for a child's vocabulary and literacy skills, teaching them math or science concepts and helping them learn history. Apart from those, reading has another benefit. Have you read a story and felt tears well up because of a character's suffering? If so, that is because you have empathy (共鸣) for the character- and empathy can be learned through various fiction. "It's a magic eye that sees into other people's hearts," explains author Cressida Cowell.
Research shows that human brains react differently to stories and facts. "Many more areas of your brain light up when you're enjoying a story," explains Miranda McKearney from Empathy Lab, an organization that builds empathy through reading. "Your brain thinks you are in the story. . . This means you experience the characters' thoughts as if they are real. "
Empathy helps you to read people's emotions and work out the best way to respond. This skill, called emotional intelligence, can make it easier to communicate and connect with people. Research has shown that building empathy can lead to greater kindness and tolerance. One study found that children who read the Harry Potternovels- which tell stories about humans fighting against the evil-were less likely to behave unfairly towards powerless groups including refugees (难民).
This theory has been put into practice by St. Michael's Primary School. After reading The Boy at the Back of the Class- a story about a boy who is a refugee escaping from the war- students in that school were inspired to do a 10-mile walk for the non-profit organization Refugee Action. Their empathy also spurred them to raise £1,000 for people who were forced to leave their homes because of war.
Reading encourages children to empathise with others, which could potentially lead to several beneficial learning outcomes, new research suggests. For society to develop, creative, communicative and empathetic individuals really matter.
(1)、Why do readers cry about a character's experience?A、They have magic eyes. B、They want to show empathy. C、They understand his feelings. D、They have the same experience.(2)、What does the author show by referring to the Harry Potter novels?A、The process of building empathy. B、The benefits of developing empathy. C、The results of the school's experiment. D、The definition of emotional intelligence.(3)、What does the underlined word "spurred" mean in paragraph 4?A、Reminded. B、Permitted. C、Persuaded. D、Encouraged.(4)、What might the author advise children to do?A、Read more fiction. B、Learn the theory of empathy. C、Participate in Refugee Action. D、Put themselves into others' shoes. -
10、 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。
Jon Pedley is making a big change. He is giving up his life as a businessman for a life of helping others. He is trading his beautiful farmhouse in England for life in a mud hut (小屋) in Uganda, East Africa.
Pedley admitted that he had not always led a very positive life. At times he drank too much and got in trouble with the law. "I had always put the pursuit (追求) of money in front of everything else. As long as I was all right, I didn't care who I was hurting," says Pedley.
But a visit to Uganda in 2007 gave Pedley a new outlook on life. He was amazed at what he saw and how much the people there appreciated the work he was doing. "I worked there for a few days and these people who have nothing were thanking me by giving me bags of potatoes, which are a fortune for them, "he said. Now Pedley is selling his business, his $
1.5 million farmhouse, and his expensive car—and moving into a hut made of mud and boards in a small Ugandan village. There he will help run an organisation that hopes to improve the quality of life for people in the village of Kigazi. He will help to build schoolrooms for children and tanks to hold clean water for villagers. Today, people in Kigazi must walk two miles to a hospital, so Pedley will help to build doctors' offices, too.
Pedley's organisation will also work with English teenagers who are in trouble. The teens will be sent to a "camp" in Uganda that Pedley will run. The teens will live in mud huts and help to build water, health, and education facilities for kids in Kigazi, many of whom have lost their parents to poverty or disease. Pedley hopes the teens will see a side of life that might help them turn around their own lives and set them on a new and more positive path.
(1)、Which of the following best describes Pedley in the past?A、Positive. B、Creative. C、Cold-hearted. D、Independent.(2)、What will Pedley do in the small Ugandan village?A、Assist villagers with building work. B、Do business with the local people. C、Help farmers increase potato output. D、Introduce tools to improve English teaching.(3)、Why will Pedley work with English teenagers in trouble?A、To inspire them to live a more positive life. B、To encourage them to make friends with locals. C、To make them learn about different cultures. D、To train them to become doctors in the future.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、A Life-changing Adventure B、More Money, More Worries C、A Rich Man Becoming Homeless D、From Millionaire to Mud Hut -
11、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。
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(1)、The receptionist to be employed will work ____ .A、20 hours a week B、37 hours a week C、38.5 hours a week D、34.5 hours a week(2)、who is needed in a school in Ealing, West London.A、A full-time science teacher B、A teacher with the ability to get along with people C、A teacher with excellent knowledge about Health & Social Care D、A technician who can provide a technical support service(3)、The text is likely to appear ____.A、on the Internet B、 in a novel C、in a magazine D、in a newspaper -
12、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What does the speaker mainly argue for?A、Whether high schools should set up philosophy classes. B、Whether students should major in philosophy. C、Whether philosophy is useful in real life.(2)、What did the speaker learn from his research?A、Almost no students had attended philosophy classes. B、Most students were willing to have philosophy classes. C、Many students thought philosophy education was unnecessary.(3)、What is the disadvantage of studying philosophy according to the speaker?A、It can't provide direct career choices. B、It is difficult to get a degree in it. C、It is not helpful in daily life.(4)、Why does the speaker believe everyone should study philosophy?A、It helps improve students' grades. B、It makes people more understanding. C、It teaches people how to work better.
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13、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the main purpose of the man's visit?A、To have further study. B、To attend a conference. C、To buy new products.(2)、When will the man leave the U. S. ?A、On April 19th. B、On April 21st. C、On April 27th.(3)、Where did the man finish his college?A、In Chicago. B、In Beijing. C、In Pennsylvania.(4)、What is probably the man?A、A financial manager. B、A customs officer. C、A computer engineer.
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14、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Host and guest. B、Husband and wife. C、Customer and waiter.(2)、What do the speakers want to do?A、End the party. B、Go back home. C、Do voluntary work.(3)、What will the man do next?A、Buy more drinks. B、Play the music. C、Turn off the lights.
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15、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why does the man talk to the woman?A、To take a picture of her. B、To apply for a new ID card. C、To check his personal information.(2)、How will the man get the bill?A、By having it mailed. B、By picking it up in person. C、By downloading it from an email.
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16、听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the man suffering from?A、Backache. B、Knee injuries. C、Pain in the head.(2)、How will the woman help the man?A、By introducing a doctor to him. B、By doing exercise with him. C、By relaxing his whole body.
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17、 Why did the woman get a ticket?A、She drove too fast. B、She ran a red light. C、She parked illegally.
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18、 Who wants to borrow the book?A、David. B、Alice. C、Jane.
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19、 How does the man sound?A、Surprised. B、Fearful. C、Worried.
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20、 What are the speakers talking about?A、A photo. B、A drawing. C、An artist.