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1、假定你是李华,你校学生会决定发起"息屏24小时"活动,请你代表学生会给校英语报写一份倡议书,呼吁全校师生积极加入此活动。内容包括:
1.活动的原因;
2.你的具体建议。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Let's Embrace a Screen-Free Day!
Dear teachers and schoolmates,
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Student Union
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2、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,并将答案填写在答题卡上。
With the popularization of smartphones and the convenience of reading e-books, how can traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores transform (rise) to the challenge and break through in the decline? Dujiangyan Zhong Shuge is perhaps a very good example.
Inspired by the complex river system that exists in Dujiangyan county, the two-story space embodies Chongqing's unique geographical environment an "8D Mountain City". Zigzagging (曲折的) staircases are designed like mountain peaks, intertwined and complex. The ceiling is covered with mirrors, and being there (give) people the illusion (错觉) that the mountain stairs are piercing the sky, much like the magical space in "Harry Potter", fantastical and fun. In addition to the mountain-shaped stairs and mirrored ceilings (correspond) with Chongqing's geographical environment, the giant "lampshade (bookshelf)" that can be seen everywhere in the lobby of Dujiangyan Zhongshuge, look like endless mountain ranges.
Here, a city unfolds before your very eyes you listen to the dialogue between culture and wisdom, interpret the cultural thoughts condensed (浓缩) in a historical context, experience ancient feelings with a (poet) flavor, and picture the dream in your minds. it be the tile (瓷砖) technology used to represent ancient wisdom in the reading area, or the bamboo sea display in the (children) reading area that captures a sense of happiness and innocence, or the portrayal of natural scenery in the literary area, the design elements aim to create ideal destination for the soul, marked by the harmonious coexistence of livability and natural ecology.
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3、As a general rule, all forms of activity lead to boredom when they are performed on a routine (常规) basis. As a matter of fact, we can see this1 at work in people of all2. For example, on Christmas morning, children are excited about3 with their new toys. But their4 soon wears off and by January those5 toys can be found put away in the basement. The world is full of6 stamp albums and unfinished models, each standing as a monument to someone's7 interest. When parents bring home a pet, their child8 bathes it and brushes its fur. Within a short time, however, the burden of caring for the animal is handed over to the parents. Adolescents enter high school with great9 but are soon looking forward to10. The same is true of the young adults going to college. And then, how many11, who now complain about the long drives to work, eagerly drove for hours at a time when they first12 their driver's license? Before people retire, they usually plan to do a lot of13 things, which they never had14 to do while working. But soon after retirement, the golfing, the fishing, the reading and all of the other pastimes become as boring as the jobs they15. And, like the child in January, they go searching for new toys.(1)A 、principle B 、habit C 、weaker D 、power(2)A 、parties B 、races C 、countries D 、ages(3)A 、working B 、living C 、playing D 、going(4)A 、confidence B 、interest C 、anxiety D 、sorrow(5)A 、same B 、extra C 、funny D 、expensive(6)A 、well-organized B 、colorfully-printed C 、newly-collected D 、half-filled(7)A 、broad B 、passing C 、different D 、main(8)A 、silently B 、impatiently C 、gladly D 、worriedly(9)A 、courage B 、calmness C 、confusion D 、excitement(10)A 、graduation B 、independence C 、responsibility D 、success(11)A 、children B 、students C 、adults D 、retirees(12)A 、required B 、obtained C 、noticed D 、discovered(13)A 、great B 、strong C 、difficult D 、correct(14)A 、time B 、money C 、skills D 、knowledge(15)A 、lost B 、chose C 、left D 、quit
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4、The Rise of Lab-Grown Meat
For decades, scientists have been seeking sustainable solutions to global food shortages.. Commonly known as cultured meat, this innovation grows animal muscle tissue from stem cells in controlled laboratory environments. Its emergence could revolutionize our traditional understanding of meat production.
Animal-Free Meat Creation via Science
The manufacturing process begins with collecting animal cells through harmless biopsies. (活组织检查) . They are then placed in nutrient-rich bioreactors where they multiply and develop into muscle fibers. Surprisingly, the final product maintains the same protein content and texture as conventional meat through precise temperature control and mechanical stretching.
Environmental Impacts
Compared to traditional livestock (牲畜) farming, lab-grown meat shows remarkable ecological advantages. . A 2024 UN report revealed that cultured meat production requires 95% less land and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 87%. Moreover, it completely removes the need for antibiotics (抗生素) used in raising animals, addressing growing concerns about drug-resistant bacteria.
Despite its promise, the industry faces significant challenges. Current production costs remain way too high, with a single burger patty costing approximately $50 to produce. Consumer acceptance also presents obstacles (阻碍), as 42% of participants in a global survey expressed distrust in "test-tube meat". Additionally, regulatory frameworks for safety standards and labeling requirements are still under development worldwide.
Future Outlook
Major food corporations have invested over $3 billion in cultured meat research since 2022. . With Singapore already approving commercial sales and the EU planning to legalize it by 2026, industry analysts predict cultured meat could capture 10% of the global meat market by 2035. As technology advances, this scientific breakthrough may fundamentally transform our dining tables and ecosystems alike.
A. Rising Production Costs
B. Challenges to Mass Production
C. It consumes 85% less water than regular farms
D. The most promising answer lies in lab-grown meat
E. These cells are carefully selected for their growth potential
F. Governments should promote this eco-friendly alternative
G. The huge increase in funding reflects growing confidence in it
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5、In 1780, Jeremy Bentham wrote the first lines of the first chapter of one of his most famous works. It read, "Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two masters: pain and pleasure. It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as to determine what we shall do."
The British philosopher built an entire philosophy around this idea — that we are all motivated by pleasure and pain. Lucky for him, then, that almost all of the social sciences today agree with him. More than that, many behavioral scientists believe we can game our own mechanisms of pleasure and pain and achieve anything. It's all to do with something called "Skinner's Law".
Skinner's Law, named after American behaviorist B.F. Skinner, is that when you are procrastinating (拖延) or finding a task hard to get on with, you have two choices: either "make the pain of not doing it greater than the pain of doing it" or "make the pleasure of doing it greater than the pleasure of not doing it."
The next question is: Is it better to promise yourself pleasure or to threaten yourself with pain to achieve your goal? It turns out that pain is by far the stronger motivator. Daniel Kahneman won the 2002 Nobel Prize for a theory called "Prospect Theory." He and Amos Tversky showed that we find pain more motivating than equivalent (等同的) pleasure.
Using all of this, here are two practical bits of advice:
Make a bet: Find a friend or a family member, and bet them some sum of money or some item you value that you will do a certain thing. "Okay, Dad," you might say, "if I'm not 5 pounds lighter by my birthday, you can have my PlayStation 5."
Social accountability: Tell everyone you're trying to do something. Tell them your target and your deadline. Keep people updated about your progress. This serves two purposes: to present the carrot and the stick. The carrot is that you get praise, support, and advice from your closest relatives. The stick is that you might be embarrassed or ashamed if you fail.
(1)、What are Bentham's words mainly about?A、The primary root of human suffering. B、The driving forces behind human behavior. C、The fundamental principles of nature's law. D、The role of social sciences in understanding humans.(2)、What does the underlined word "game" in paragraph 2 mean?A、Evaluate. B、Control. C、Strengthen. D、Understand.(3)、What does the author suggest readers do to stick with their task?A、Enjoy the pain of losing things. B、Work together with a trusted partner. C、Inform others of their advancements regularly. D、Keep reminding themselves of the deadline.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Success B、The Origins of Skinner's Law: A Historical Review C、The Power of Pleasure: A Behavioral Science Analysis D、Reclaim Your Motivation: Applying Skinner's Law -
6、Cats aren't known for their sensitivity. But a new study published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that our feline friends may care more about us and other pets in the house than we give them credit for. What it found was that cats responded to the loss in a way that looked strikingly similar to mourning.
To dig deeper into this phenomenon, a team led by psychologist Jennifer Vonk and her co-author Brittany Greene embarked on a comprehensive investigation. They surveyed 412 cat owners or caregivers, asking them how their cat reacted after the death of another pet in the house. Participants used a five-point scale to indicate changes in the cats' behaviours in the days and weeks after the death. The recorded behaviours were numerous: altered sleep, eating and playing habits, increased vocalisation, spending more time alone, seeking human attention by sitting or lying near them, showing fear or curiosity, interacting with remaining pets, grooming changes, and even searching for the lost pet by sniffing its usual spots.
Respondents were also asked to describe the relationships between the cat and the deceased pet, as well as their own bonds and grief. This indicated that cats form connections and respond emotionally to loss.
It seems cats get sad when a companion dies, though it's hard to prove this. Some cats changed their eating and playing habits. Others sought more human interaction. And some even searched the house for their missing family members, lingering around the places where they used to play or sleep. Still, Jennifer cautions that there could be other reasons for the changes in the behaviour besides cats' grief. They might be eating more because they now have more access to the food bowl, or they might be playing less because they no longer have a playmate.
But, she says, even if they do experience grief, it's probably different from the kind that humans feel. It's more likely they're noticing that something has changed in their social environment, and they are responding to the change with feelings of fear or anxiety.
(1)、What is the main finding of the study on cats?A、Cats are very emotionally stable animals. B、Cats react only by changing their eating habits. C、Cats avoid interaction with humans after a pet dies. D、Cats might display mourning behaviours like humans.(2)、What was the method used by researchers to gather data?A、Conducting interviews with professionals. B、Asking cat owners about their cats' changes. C、Studying the cats' interactions with their owners. D、Observing the cats in a controlled environment.(3)、According to the study, which of the following behaviours may be unrelated to grief?A、Sitting or lying near humans. B、Seeking more interaction with humans. C、Eating more when there is food around. D、Searching the house for the missing pet.(4)、Why does Jennifer think cats react emotionally to another pet's loss?A、They are experiencing the same grief as humans. B、They feel abandoned and fearful when left alone. C、They respond to changes in their social environment. D、They have developed strong friendships with other pets. -
7、My fingers trembled as I signed the pre-medical application form. The watercolor brushes on my desk stared back at me like abandoned friends. I'm Lora, an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons. "Art feeds the soul but starves the body," Mom always said. Her words haunted (萦绕) me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads.
Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our "hidden skills". My hand shook as I wrote "observing details"—something I'd learned from painting flower petals (花瓣). "That's medical research's most needed skill!" she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered, "Remember our photosynthesis (光合作用) comic?" For the first time, my two worlds didn't feel so separate.
The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something—the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. "You made medicine speak," the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings.
Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled "Medical Illustration". He showed me job listings I never knew existed—graphic designers for science apps, 3D modelers for anatomy (解剖) classes. "Your ‘impractical' skill makes you stand out," he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops.
Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn't about heart and reality canceling each other out—they just multiply possibilities.
(1)、What can be inferred about Lora from paragraph 1?A、She had given up the hobby of drawing. B、She was excited about studying medicine. C、She felt torn between art and medical study. D、She regretted not practicing painting earlier.(2)、Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora's "hidden skills" as ______.A、a plus B、a leisure C、a distraction D、a burden(3)、How did Lora's hospital experience influence her?A、It helped develop her surgical skills. B、It directed her toward doctor training. C、It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art. D、It convinced her of art's role in healthcare.(4)、What message does the author want to convey?A、When in Rome, do as the Romans do. B、A picture is worth a thousand words. C、Don't put all your eggs in one basket. D、No skill is ever wasted. -
8、听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。(1)、Who is the speaker talking to?A、Sports club members. B、International tourists. C、University students.(2)、Where did Emma work for a rugby team?A、In Manchester. B、In Dublin. C、In Vancouver.(3)、What can be a challenge to Emma's work?A、Competition in the health care industry. B、Discrimination against female scientists. C、Influence of misinformation on the public.
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9、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What is the man doing?A、Attending a lecture. B、Hosting a workshop. C、Conducting an interview.(2)、Why is Emily doing unpaid work in the new season of the show?A、To follow the latest trend. B、To help raise the crew's pay. C、To support the post-production.(3)、What enables Emily to try different things in her field?A、Her college education. B、Her teaching experience. C、Her family tradition.(4)、What does Emily think of her work at the Film Centre?A、Boring. B、Rewarding. C、Demanding.
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10、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Why did Tracy bring dogs to the children?A、To teach them to love animals. B、To help them gain confidence C、To protect them from dangers.(2)、What is Kevin's concern about the dogs?A、They may misbehave. B、They may get hurt. C、They may carry diseases.(3)、What will Helen do tomorrow morning?A、Give a talk. B、Meet the children. C、Take some photos.
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11、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、Buying groceries. B、Choosing gifts. C、Seeing friends.(2)、Who is Clara?A、The man's wife. B、The man's sister. C、The man's daughter.(3)、How much did the man spend on the city passes?A、$36. B、$50. C、$150.
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12、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Why does the woman come to the man?A、To ask for permission. B、To extend an invitation. C、To express thanks.(2)、When are the students going to the museum?A、On Friday. B、On Saturday. C、On Sunday.
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13、What does the man probably want to do?A、Do some exercise. B、Get an extra key. C、Order room service.
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14、Why does the man make the phone call?A、To cancel a weekend trip. B、To make an appointment. C、To get some information.
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15、What did the speakers do last week?A、They had a celebration dinner. B、They went to see a newborn baby. C、They sent a mail to their neighbors.
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16、Where are the speakers?A、At a bus stop. B、At home. C、At the airport.
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17、What will the speakers do next?A、Check the map. B、Leave the restaurant. C、Park the car.
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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。
In Benton School, the chatter of students filled Room 13 every day. Among the lively atmosphere, Wanda Petronski, a poor Polish girl, with her unruly hair and a faded blue dress that showed signs of frequent wear, became the target of cruel jokes among her classmates.
Each morning, as Wanda stepped into the classroom, a sudden silence would fall over the room. The abrupt silence was soon replaced by whispers and laughter. "Look, there's Wanda," Peggy would whisper to her friend Maggie, her eyes shining with mischief. Peggy, the most popular girl in class, was well-known for her sharp tongue and a good sense of fashion. Driven by a mix of boredom and meanness (恶意), she would call out, "How many dresses do you have now, Wanda?" Her voice was filled with pretended curiosity.
Wanda would hesitate, her fingers nervously twisting her dress. "A hundred," she would reply in a soft murmur; her voice was barely heard. Instantly, the classroom would erupt in laughter. "A hundred!" Peggy would shout, her laughter echoing through the room. "I bet they're all made of paper!" The other students would join in, their cruel laughter filling the air. Wanda's face would redden with awkward, and she would quickly lower her head, unable to meet anyone's eyes.
Miss Mason, their teacher, often tried to intervene. "That's enough, class. Let's start the lesson," she would say firmly, attempting to restore order. But the damage had been done. Day after day, Peggy and her group of friends continued to make fun of Wanda, asking about her "hundred dresses" and making ill remarks about her plain clothes.
One day, Miss Mason announced an exciting drawing contest. The theme was "Design a Dress," and the winning entries would be displayed in the school hall. Peggy, confident in her artistic abilities, was determined to claim victory.
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。
A few days later, Miss Mason announced the result and everyone was shocked.
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Feeling a strong sense of guilt, Peggy and Maggie went to Wanda's house with the good news.
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19、假定你是李华,上周你校学生会组织全体学生到学校的实践基地开展了播种活动。请你作为学生代表,给英语报社写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.播种活动的过程;
2.收获与感想。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:实践基地practice base
A Spring Planting Activity
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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。
The Beijing Central Axis (轴), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs north to south through the heart of Beijing. It bears witness to the city's evolution and exhibits evidence of urban (plan) traditions of China. The location, layout, roads and design showcase the ideal capital city as (document) in an ancient text, Book of Diverse Crafts. The area between two parallel rivers, (settle) for about 3,000 years, but the Central Axis itself originated during the Yuan Dynasty.
Fascinated by China's heritage sites, a Frenchman Olivier Chiabodo, in joint effort with Beijing Keying Media, (produce) a documentary Beijing-Paris, Urban Dialogue at a Crossroads in 2024 to uncover the beauty of Beijing's Central Axis, to explore the protection and use of city axes like those in Beijing and Paris. Using technology a medium, the documentary Chiabodo promotes not only introduces a more authentic China to the world but also enables more people to gain a deeper understanding of France.
Actually, Chiabodo's connection with China began in 1985. For him, China preserves its historical sites well. "I have been interested in China for years because of its many world heritage sites, are taken good care of. I (genuine) hope people across the world can see it and do the same," says Chiabodo.
In the future, Chiabodo has an (ambition) plan to film all the 59 UNESCO world heritage sites in China and showcase them to the world.