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1、 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。
What If Your Roommate Has a Mental Health Condition?
Living with a roommate who suffers from a mental health condition like anxiety, depression,or bipolar disorder can be stressful. But it's also important to look out for yourself. Here are some useful tips:
Ask How You Can Be Supportive
If they say they need peace and quiet first thing in the morning,do your best to honor that request. Don't assume you understand how they feel. I they'd like to talk,provide a listening ear.
Talk Face-to-Face
First and foremost,don't try to solve problems in an email or through texting. It's too easy to misunderstand what someone means when you can't hear their tone of voice or see their body language. Not only are people more emboldened to be nasty on social media,but the whole world also becomes privy to your private business. Talking face-to-face is a must.
Speking about your feclngs ather atacking the other perso s one of the most important ways to handle conflict with anyone. Instead of saying,"You play loud music late at night,"you might say,"I have a hard time sleeping when music's coming from your room after 11 o'clock. "When you speak about your own feelings and experiences,your roommate won't be triggered to defend themselves.
If All Else Fails,Move
Certain situations aren't fixable. If you've expressed your concerns to your roommate, made concessions yourself,and nothing is changing,you may need to move to a different room or look for a new roommate or a new apartment.
A. Practice Self-Care.
B. Use"I"Statements.
C. Remember:your mental health needs to come first.
D. In cases like these,greater attention and patience are required.
E. Don't think of how you're going to prove them wrong while they're speaking.
F. And under no conditions should you ever try to deal with disagreement on social media. G. Rather than tell your roommate what you think they should do,ask how you can be of help.
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When it comes to dealing with exam stress,the benefit of a"smart drug"that could help you focus,learn and think faster is very attractive. At least this is what current trends on university campuses suggest. Just as you might drink a cup of coffee to help you stay energetic,an increasing number of students are turning to prescription drugs to improve school performance.
So-called"smart drugs"are being used off-label for their obvious cognitive(认知的) strengthening effects. Cognition is the way in which we gain,process and store information, so the drugs are promising better memorization and attention in normal,healthy people. Popular smart drugs on the market include methylphenidate and amphetamine,which are normally used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(注意力不集中症). In recent years,another drug called modafinil has emerged as the new favourite among college students.
There is evidence to suggest that modafinil improves cognitive processes such as learning and working memory. . . at least on certain laboratory tasks. One study found that modafinil improved cognitive task performance in doctors who suffered from poor sleep. Another study showed that even in healthy volunteers without such concern,modafinil improved planning and accuracy on certain cognitive tasks.
So maybe smart drugs really do make you smarter. Unfortunately,it's not actually that simple. Despite some positive findings,a lot of studies find no effects of enhancers(增强剂) in healthy subjects. For instance,although some studies suggest some strengthening effects in well-rested subjects,modafinil mostly shows such effect in cases of poor sleep. In addition, the cognitive strengthening effects of smart drugs often depend on baseline performance. So while drugs strengthen performance in people with low baseline cognitive abilities,they often make performance worse in those who are already at the best state.
In fact,taking a smart pill is probably no more effective than exercising or getting a good night's sleep. So the next time you have a desire to reach for some pills,maybe a good night's sleep is all you really need.
(1)、Which of the following is NOT a common use of smart drugs?A、To manage poor mental health conditions. B、To improve focus and performance at school. C、To treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. D、To strengthen cognitive processes like memory.(2)、How does the author develop paragraph 3?A、By making a comparison. B、By listing numbers. C、By stating opinions. D、By giving examples.(3)、What can we learn from last two paragraphs?A、Smart drugs are not better than natural methods like sleep. B、Smart drugs can only be used for a short period of time. C、Smart drugs show no advantages in well-rested people. D、Smart drugs are useful for people with good performance.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Can Smart Drugs Improve Cognition? B、Do Smart Drugs Really Make You Smart? C、Are Smart Drugs the Key to Exam Stress? D、Why Are Smart Drugs Popular on Campus? -
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According to data from the CDC,more Americans are developing hearing problems earlier in life,yet equipment and treatments nowadays can be costly,making them difficult to reach.
The University of Cincinnati's Daniel Sun,MD,told WVXU's Cincinnati Edition that hearing loss can be thought of like a piano,with different interventions(干预)needed based on different situations. "Hearing loss starts on the right side and slowly works itself toward the left side,toward the bass sounds,"said Sun,the Myles L. Pensak,MD,Endowed Professor in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. "So the very first things that can be detected are the very,very right hand side keys of the piano. And then finally it works itself more and more towards the middle and the left,and that's when it becomes more noticeable to ordinary people. "
The FDA(Food and Drug Administration)recently authorized(批准)new software that can change Apple's AirPods Pro 2 into inexpensive hearing aids. Sun said it's a great public health effort to provide hearing aids to more people that need them,but it is not a one-size- fits-all solution.
"Over-the-counter (非处方的)hearing aids are only supported for people with mild to moderate hearing loss of a specific type,so it's still important to keep in mind to check with an audiologist or a physician if the hearing loss is more serious,"Sun said. "If this is happening at a younger age,get an actual hearing test to determine what may actually be going on. "
Over-the-counter hearing aids,or those built into AirPods and other headphones,can be thought of like reader glasses you can buy at the drug store without a prescription(处方),but having different hearing between two ears may be a sign you need a formal hearing test from an expert.
(1)、Why does the author mention piano keys?A、To stress the importance of piano keys. B、To introduce music treatment for hearing loss. C、To explain the process of hearing becoming worse. D、To show the effects hearing has on piano performances.(2)、What is Daniel Sun's opinion about new software?A、It is a partial solution for hearing aids. B、It makes hearing aids more expensive. C、It is only suitable for mild hearing loss. D、It is unnecessary for effective hearing treatments.(3)、What does Daniel Sun suggest people do for serious hearing loss?A、Use AirPods as hearing aids. B、Turn to a hearing expert for help. C、Buy over-the-counter hearing aids. D、Totally ignore and pay no attention to it.(4)、Where is this text probably taken from?A、A textbook. B、An exam paper. C、A science fiction. D、A health magazine. -
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It's not quite often when we see architects devoted to creating buildings as more than art, expression,or technological creation. Shigeru Ban is one of the most clever architects who knows how to recognize pressing problems and come up with the best solutions for them.
Shigeru Ban is a Japanese architect born in Tokyo in 1957,he founded Shigeru Ban Architects in 1985 and has since then expanded____branches from Tokyo to New York and Paris. His career has spanned over various architectural fields from commercial spaces to museums, but his disaster relief(救灾)work shines the most.
He set a new standard for socially-aware and emergent(紧急的)architecture and paved the way for teaching the whole world how building skills can help in times of crises. His unique method earned him the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2014,where he was honored for his devotion to designing shelters for disaster-stricken areas. He is highly praised for showing how architecture can be a tool for positive social change,particularly in his attention to using materials and attending to social needs.
In a 2017 interview,Shigeru Ban was asked about what guided him towards being involved with disaster relief architecture. His replies detailed that there seemed to be a lack of social responsibility among architects in Japan regarding this matter,so he felt the urge to take action. After the Kobe earthquake in 1995,Ban saw the poor living conditions related to evacuation centers and wanted to make a change with architecture.
Following this event,he established the Voluntary Architects'Network(VAN)to provide support to disaster-affected areas worldwide. When asked whether his initiatives were inspired by Japan's continuous risk for earthquakes and volcano eruptions,he explained that his motivation(动力)comes from a desire to improve living conditions for disaster victims rather than Japan's geographic risks. He's a man with a skill for identifying problems and finding solutions.
(1)、What does the underlined word"expanded"in paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Organized. B、Enlarged. C、Strengthened. D、Tracked.(2)、What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A、The new standard Ban set for architecture. B、The creative use of materials in Ban's design. C、The achievements of Ban's disaster relief work. D、The reasons Ban designed shelters for the homeless.(3)、What was Ban's motivation for disaster relief work?A、His skills in dealing with natural disaster. B、His terrible suffering in a natural disaster. C、His concern about Japan's geographic risks. D、His desire to improve the life of those in need.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Shigeru Ban?A、Caring and creative. B、Responsible but impolite. C、Selfless but careless. D、Talented and outgoing. -
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4 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in NYC
Whether you're celebrating a birthday,or just crave delicious finger sandwiches and a great cuppa,we've got you covered. Here are 4 of the best places to enjoy afternoon tea in NYC,along with the highlights of each spot.
BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman
After a day of shopping at Bergdorf Goodman,there's no better way to relax than with afternoon tea at the department store's BG Restaurant. For $56 per person,the daily service includes tea sandwiches,scones with Devonshire cream and preserves,and a variety of petite sweet treats.
Brooklyn High Low
Friday through Sunday,you can find NYC afternoon tea at Brooklyn High Low in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights and Park Slope neighborhoods. The three tea experiences include The Classic($48 per person,only available at the Prospect Heights location),The Grand Vanderbilt($60 per person),and The Grand Heights($70 per person). They all come with scones and sandwiches as well as other dessert options.
LadyMendl's Tea Salon
Located in a brownstone in Gramercy,Lady Mendl's Tea Salon is another cozy spot for afternoon tea in NYC. Guests have a choice of teas,including classics like earl grey and English breakfast,served with a seasonal soup or salad,traditional finger sandwiches and scones. The prix fixe menu is $78 per person,while alcoholic drinks cost extra. Children under 12 years old aren't permitted.
Tea &Sympathy
This British restaurant serves favorites like bangers and mash,shepherd's pie,and a Sunday roast,which is actually offered all day. Afternoon tea starts at $50(or $58 for a version that includes Prosecco)and includes finger sandwiches,freshly baked cakes,and scones served with jam and clotted cream in addition to your pot of tea.
(1)、What do we know about Brooklyn High Low?A、It sells The Classic at both locations. B、It serves afternoon tea every Thursday. C、It offers various afternoon tea experiences. D、It provides Devonshire cream and preserves.(2)、Which restaurant offers the most expensive afternoon tea?A、Tea &Sympathy. B、Brooklyn High Low. C、Lady Mendl's Tea Salon. D、Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman.(3)、What do Lady Mendl's Tea Salon and Tea&Sympathy have in common?A、They don't receive children under 12. B、They are located in Brooklyn High Low. C、They only offer services in the afternoon. D、They serve scones and finger sandwiches. -
6、 听下面一段独白,回答三个小题。(1)、What makes a trip more unforgettable according to the speaker?A、Tasting local food. B、Visiting beaches. C、Touring museums.(2)、Who can participate in the competition?A、Canadians. B、Americans. C、The British.(3)、What does the speaker remind the participants to do in the end?A、Have a look at the past winners and other tips on the website. B、Enter the competition before 9:00 a. m. on January 15th. C、Contact Tom Hall for more information about the competition.
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7、 听下面一段对话,回答四个小题。(1)、What happened to the woman during her first flight?A、She went to the wrong boarding gate. B、She knocked over a cup of orange juice. C、She brought an object that couldn't be checked in.(2)、What did the woman spend most of her time doing on the plane?A、Playing games. B、Having a sleep. C、Listening to music.(3)、What did the woman do first when she got off the plane?A、She called her parents. B、She looked for her friends. C、She tried to keep herself warm.(4)、What is the woman's feeling in the end?A、Regret. B、Pleasure. C、Nervousness.
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8、 听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。(1)、Who did the man meet this morning?A、His fitness coach. B、His former neighbor. C、His primary school teacher.(2)、What does Cathy look like?A、She has blue eyes. B、She is tall and strong. C、She wears a pair of glasses.(3)、Why did the man go to Oak City Mall?A、To apply for a job as a waiter. B、To try some Italian dishes. C、To give his friend a hand.
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9、 听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。(1)、How did the woman and Vicky know each other?A、Through a trip. B、Through the Internet. C、Through a baseball match.(2)、What is Vicky fond of doing according to the woman?A、Going surfing. B、Doing online shopping. C、Making sweet food.(3)、Which of the following will the woman send to Vicky?A、Rice wine. B、Brown sugar. C、Spicy pork sausage.
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10、 听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。(1)、How much time does Claude usually spend online every day?A、Nearly one hour. B、Around two hours. C、Less than half an hour.(2)、What does Claude enjoy doing online?A、Reading articles. B、Making videos. C、Talking with others.
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11、 What are the speakers talking about?A、A game. B、A gold medal. C、An athlete.
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12、 What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Teacher and student. B、Classmates. C、Mother and son.
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13、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、By a river. B、At home. C、In a flower store.
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14、 What will the woman do on Friday?A、See a film. B、Attend a lecture. C、Go to the theater.
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15、 Why did the man go to the US?A、To visit his relatives. B、To study further. C、To take a tour.
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16、 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
In a small town in Iowa,sixteen-year-old Emma Thompson was an ambitious student with dreams of becoming a scientist. Everyyear,the local high school held a science fair,and Emma had always placed high but never won first place. Thisyear,she was determined to change that.
Emma spent months working on her project,a study on renewable energy using algae(藻 类). She recorded data,ran experiments,and even stayed up late into the night perfecting her presentation. Her parents often found her working at her laptop,surrounded by books and lab equipment.
One evening,a week before the science fair,Emma was working on her project when her laptop screen suddenly went black. Panicked,she tried to restart it,but it was no use. All her data,notes,and the presentation were on that laptop,and she hadn't backed up her files.
Desperate,Emma tookthe laptop to the local repair shop. The technician told her it would take at least a week to recover the data,if it was even possible. Emma left the shop,feeling a sense of despair. How could she possibly recreate everything injust a few days?
Returning home,she sat on her bed,fighting back tears. Her mind flashed back to a conversation she had had with her science teacher,Mr. Reynolds,earlier in the year. He told her the true test of a scientist was not in how they handled success,but in how they overcame failure and that innovation often came from the ability to adapt and persevere.
Emma let Mr. Reynolds'words sink in. She realized that this was her chance to prove herself—as a true scientist. Determined to make the best of her situation,she began to gather all the resources she still had. She foundher handwritten notes,somescattered(散乱的)papers, and relied on her memory to recall key points of her research.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:Taking a deep breath,Emma decided to start over.
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After the fair,the winners were to be announced.
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17、 假定你是李华,为迎接即将来访的新西兰姐妹学校的师生代表,学校将举办"戏剧 工坊"(drama workshop)活动。现向全校学生征集活动的建议,请你给负责活动的老师写 一封邮件。内容包括:1. 写信目的;2. 你的建议及具体安排。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hope this letter finds you well.
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Best regards,
Li Hua
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18、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
A ride based on the story of Disney's first Black princess opens to the public next month in Orlando,Florida,replacing the decades-old Splash Mountain attraction was beloved by many Disney fans yet also widely (criticize).
Walt Disney World's new ride,inspired by the movie"The Princess and the Frog"and its heroine Tiana, (be)currently in preview mode for groups including employees and annual passholders and has already produced (mix)reactions in the midst of the culture wars.
The structure of the log-flume ride has not changed, the theme has been completely redone four years afterDisney first announced the project in 2020.
The (origin)Splash Mountain ride,which first opened at Disneyland in 1989, and at Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland in 1992, (base)on characters from"Song of the South," 1946 Disney movie which has long been blamed for its stereotypical portrayals(刻板印象)of African Americans.
Turning Splash MountainTiana's Adventure is also happening at Disneyland in Anaheim,California,with an (open)date yet to be announced. Tokyo Disneyland is also home to a Splash Mountain ride. However,the theme in that location is not changing.
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19、 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。
I used to go to school on an empty stomach. I had to walk to school without shoes,each stepan encounter on 1 paths,where sharp stones pressed against my bare feet…In those moments,I felt a mix of desperation and determination. Desperation about the2 ,but a growing determination that someday,somehow,I would3 my story.
We were eight children at home. Meeting basic needs was a constant4 and even shoes were beyond our reach. I 5 got my first pair of shoes when I joined Senior Secondary School. I6 hard for the primary level and was awarded a bursary(奖学金). That7 my parents to buy me shoes. That first day I walked in my new shoes,each step felt8 and sure beneath me. To me,they were not just shoes,but a(n)9 that through hard work,I could change my10
The day I turned 18,I left home and11 the unknown. My first job was in construction. That's all I could12 since I didn't have any formal qualifications. Each day my13 hardened. Every brick I laid,every bag of cement(水泥)I mixed,was14 me,not just physically,but mentally and emotionally. Though life was not easy,I kept15 myself,"Always remember,your future is 100%your responsibility. "
(1)A 、 steep B 、 winding C 、 rough D 、 narrow(2)A 、 present B 、 future C 、 unknown D 、 impossible(3)A 、 relate B 、 believe C 、 spread D 、 change(4)A 、 reminder B 、 struggle C 、 interruption D 、 expectation(5)A 、 finally B 、 naturally C 、 surprisingly D 、 secretly(6)A 、 prayed B 、 studied C 、 applied D 、 saved(7)A 、 forced B 、 allowed C 、 inspired D 、 forbade(8)A 、 burdened B 、 effortless C 、 relieved D 、 solid(9)A 、 wish B 、 decision C 、 promise D 、 assumption(10)A 、 path B 、 job C 、 mind D 、 attitude(11)A 、 relied on B 、 held onto C 、 kept off D 、 stepped into(12)A 、 afford B 、 understand C 、 manage D 、 imagine(13)A 、 pride B 、 curiosity C 、 resolve D 、 loneliness(14)A 、 building B 、 relaxing C 、 testing D 、 exhausting(15)A 、 comforting B 、 reminding C 、 explaining D 、 cheating -
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Do you want to improve your savings in 2024?If so,the 52-week money challenge is a simple and effective way to stay on track. And all you need is$1 to start.
What is the 52-week money challenge?Using the 52-week money challenge,you should deposit(存入)an increasing amount of money into your savings each week for one year. In other words,you'll save $1 the first week,$2 the second week,$3 the third week,and so on until you put away $52 in week 52. Those numbers are guidelines,but youcan get creative with the amount you save each week if you'd like to save more over the year or you don't have enough extra cash available for the regular challenge.
A simple piggy bank may work for you,but not everyone has cash on hand to deposit each week. Plus,having your savings in such an accessible place may tempt you to dip into it before the end of the challenge. Then transfer(转移)your challenge money into it each week,which can prevent impulse(冲动)spending and help you accumulate a bit more over the course of the year through interest earnings.
If you really want to make things easy,consider automated savings features. You canset upautomatic transfers ofa certain amount of money into your new savings account. Ifyou never see it,you won't havethe chance to miss the cash before it goes into savings.
Keep up,and by this time next year,you'll build up your savings.
A. Thus,start with a small,manageable amount.
B. Consider opening a high-yield savings account instead.
C. To get started,first find somewhere to store your savings.
D. They come with many mobile banking apps and money-saving apps.
E. If you stick to it throughout the year,you'll save $1,378 extra dollars.
F. It's important to adjust the challenge to fit your personal financial circumstances.
G. Match each week's savings amount with the number of the week in your challenge.