• 1、What is the relationship between John and Mary?
    A、Brother and sister. B、Husband and wife. C、Friends.
  • 2、What is the woman doing?
    A、Doing a purchase. B、Changing a T-shirt. C、Making a complaint.
  • 3、What was the woman most satisfied with?
    A、The food. B、The service. C、The room.
  • 4、What will the woman do first?
    A、Go shopping. B、Pick up her children. C、Meet a friend.
  • 5、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。

    Max reached a workplace for his inaugural interview. He had previously resided with his parents. He was exasperated by his parents' reproaches for every minor action he took at home.

    While awaiting the interview, he pondered, "Only if I achieve success in today's interview will I bid farewell to my parents' abode and establish myself in the sprawling metropolis, which will enable me to evade the constant barrage of my parents' complaints about trivial matters." He began to reminisce about the minor issues his parents used to berate him for — How his mother would request him to make his bed after he awoke. If he left the bathroom door ajar, his mother would demand that he close the door and, prior to that, ensure that the faucet was properly turned off. How his father would insist that he switch off the fan or light switch before he departed. How his mother would perpetually blame him for not placing items in their designated spots.

    While contemplating all these matters, he questioned, "Why should I heed their utterances? Why should I comply with all these demands? If I secure employment, I shall assuredly depart from their domicile." As he glanced around, Max observed that numerous candidates were seated in the office. He noticed that the light in the office was still illuminated and it was ten o'clock in the morning. Recalling his father's admonitions, he rose and switched off the light. When he espied water dripping from the water cooler situated in the office, he proceeded to properly turn off the tap.

    It was the moment to ascend to the second floor for the interview, and everyone proceeded upstairs in sequence. On the way up the staircase, a chair was positioned in the path, and the other candidates circumvented it, but Max removed it, placed it aside, and continued on to the second floor. Now, as Max waited outside, he observed the candidates preceding him entering and exiting swiftly. After conversing with these individuals, he discovered that the interviewers had not posed any questions to them.

    注意:(1)续写词数应为150个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    It was Max's turn to be interviewed.

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    After the interview, Max reached home and hugged his parents.

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  • 6、假定你是李华,你学校的心理课布置了一个作业,需要完成心理书籍的阅读后,写一篇读书笔记两千字,而且需要手写上交,你觉得不合理,写一封邮件给心理老师,内容包括:

    1. 两个原因;

    2. 提出适当建议。

    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;

    Dear teacher,

    _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    LiHua

  • 7、在短文空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式

    More than a dozen international students could not hide their excitement the hot weather, after completing a three-hour bike ride along the central axis(中轴线) of Beijing, each rushing to high-five their team leader.

    At a session in India in late July, 2024, the UNESCO listed the 700-year-old Beijing Central Axis, (refer) to as the "spine of the city's culture", on the World Heritage List. The Beijing Central Axis, the best-preserved example of traditional central axis architecture in China, extending 7. 8 km from Yongding Gate in the south to the Bell and Drum Towers in the north. (true) amazed by the historic architecture along the central axis, "This journey has been so (impress)," said Callum Deighton, a student from the University of York, Britain. He was among a group of students from different countries that joined a cycling course offered by the Peking University Summer School International 2024. During one-month course in July, students had the opportunity (gain) cycling knowledge and skills, while joining cycle tours to explore the ancient beauty of Beijing.

    Lu Fuquan, their team leader and instructor from Peking University, has been a cycling enthusiast for many years, is also fond of Beijing's historical and cultural heritage. He has planned six cycling routes for the course led students on a two-wheeled exploration of the ancient capital.

    Recently, the course (attract) 130 international students, including those Britain, France, Canada, Australia, Japan and Singapore.

  • 8、5 Ways to Determine Website Reliability

    For every trustworthy website, there is tons of information that's inaccurate, unreliable or just crazy. For the inexperienced journalist or researcher, such sites can 1 a wide range of possible problems. With that in mind, here are five ways to tell if a website is 2.

    Look for Established Institutions

    The internet is full of websites that were 3 five minutes ago. What you want are sites associated with 4 institutions that have been around for a while and have a proven track record of reliability. Such sites may include those run by government agencies, nonprofit organization or universities.

    Consult Sites with Expertise (专门知识)

    You wouldn't go to the hospital to have your car repaired. This is an obvious point: 5 websites that specialize in the kind of information you're seeking. 6, if you're writing a story on a flu outbreak, check out medical websites, such as The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    7 Commercial Sites

    Sites run by companies and business—their websites usually end in. com—are often trying to sell you something. And if they're trying to sell you something, chances are whatever information they're presenting will be tilted (偏向) 8 their product. That's not to say commercial sites should be 9 entirely. But be cautious.

    Check the 10

    As a reporter, you need the most up-to-date information available, so if a website seems old, it's probably best to keep distance from it. One way to check: Look for a "last 11" date on the page or site.

    Check the Links

    Respected 12 often link to each other. You can find out which other websites link to the site you're researching by conducting a link-specific Google search. Enter the following text into the Google search field, 13 "[WEBSITE]" with the domain (域名) of the site you're researching: link: http://www.[WEBSITE].com. For example, link: http://www.baidu.com.

    The search 14 will show you which websites link to the one you're researching. If lots of sites are linking to your site, and those sites seem reliable, that's a good 15. Then it seems that you don't need to worry about them too much

    (1)
    A 、perceive B 、cause C 、track D 、confirm
    (2)
    A 、flexible B 、informative C 、reliable D 、appealing
    (3)
    A 、started B 、banned C 、visited D 、evaluated
    (4)
    A 、temporary B 、accessible C 、existing D 、trusted
    (5)
    A 、Set up B 、Communicate with C 、Look for D 、Invest in
    (6)
    A 、However B 、Contrarily C 、In addition D 、For example
    (7)
    A 、Avoid B 、Greet C 、Notice D 、Run
    (8)
    A 、in place of B 、in resistance to C 、in favour of D 、on behalf of
    (9)
    A 、considered B 、screened C 、assessed D 、refreshed
    (10)
    A 、Site B 、Journalist C 、Source D 、Date
    (11)
    A 、updated B 、registered C 、spotted D 、clicked
    (12)
    A 、fields B 、companies C 、texts D 、websites
    (13)
    A 、illustrating B 、replacing C 、connecting D 、searching
    (14)
    A 、teams B 、firms C 、results D 、authorities
    (15)
    A 、sign B 、reputation C 、journal D 、product
  • 9、TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been known for its viral dance videos and pop music. Google data showed nearly 40 percent of people born between 1997 and 2012 prefer TikTok for online searches.

    "Compared with traditional search engines like Google, TikTok's powerful algorithm and visual presentation are what I love the most," said a20-year-old girl Dana from the Czech Republic.

    Dana said that she has always had a short attention span. When she used traditional search engines, she always lost her way in a sea of words. "All of the videos I searched for surprisingly met my tastes and I could get the information I wanted very quickly," said Dana.

    "On TikTok, you see what people ate and how they felt," said Dana, adding that a written review of a restaurant can't capture its sense of atmosphere, food or drinks.

    Like Dana, many Gen Zers tend to search for lighter topics on TikTok. Izabell Bullard from the US is one of them. The 19-year-old said she often searches for things like celebrity news, recipes, fashion tips and entertainment recommendations on TikTok. "Nevertheless, when forming my personal opinion on heated topics, I prefer to use Google to gather more information from reputable media sources and organizations," she added.

    Even so, the trend of using images and videos during online searches like TikTok could be here to stay, according to Adrienne Sheares, a social media consultant. Google also tried an experiment to let users search by using both text and photos.

    "Even if people aren't interested in, say, TikTok, I think what we are going to start to see is more visual during online searches," Sheares told ABC News.

    A. Meanwhile, they leave the heavier topics to Google.

    B. Young people like to try Internet-famous restaurants.

    C. TikTok's funny videos also make some kids addicted.

    D. He formed a Gen Z focus group to discuss their searching habits.

    E. But TikTok's personalized videos helped her out of the situation.

    F. Being able to see scenes of real people also makes Dana feel trust in them.

    G. Now, it has become one of the biggest search engines among young people.

  • 10、The ability to detect a nearby presence without seeing or touching it may sound fantastical—but it's a real ability that some creatures have. A family of African fish known as Mormyrids are weakly electric, and have special organs that can locate a nearby target, even when it's hiding in the mud. Scientists have now developed an artificial sensor system modelled on the ability of these fish.

    "We developed a new strategy for 3D motion positioning by electronic skin, bio-inspired by ‘electric fish'," says Dr. Xinge Yu, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. The team described their e-skin sensor in a paper published on November 14 in Nature.

    The artificial sensor is multi-layered. One layer acts as a transmitter (发射器), which will generate an electric field once activated, and another layer acts as a receiver to detect both the direction and the distance to an object. A separate controller creates the driving signal to activate the transmitter. When an object comes within range, the electric field around the sensor is disrupted (扰乱), which in turn can be detected by the receiver. This data is then processed by a microcontroller unit, which computes the position of the target object and sends that information to a smartphone or other devices.

    A special biogel (生物凝胶) is used in the sensor, which has the ability to transmit and receive electric signals from a pattern of microchannels on the surface. The end result is a sensor that is thin, soft and flexible, making it cosy to adapt to irregular surfaces, such as the human body. In contrast to the traditional sensor system that needs a large number of sensors to achieve spatial positioning, the new system can locate an object precisely in 3D space using just a few sensors. This significantly reduces the power consumption of data collection, transmission, and processing.

    The researchers hope that this sensor could one day open up a new range of wearable technologies, including sensors for human-machine interaction and thin, flexible e-skin.

    (1)、What is the primary function of the artificial sensor system developed by the researchers?
    A、To generate electric fields for energy production. B、To detect the presence of nearby objects without physical contact. C、To transmit electric signals for communication. D、To create a biogel for medical applications.
    (2)、How does the artificial sensor system achieve 3D motion positioning?
    A、By using a single-layer transmitter and receiver. B、By disrupting the electric field around the sensor when an object is nearby. C、By requiring a large number of sensors for spatial positioning. D、By relying solely on the biogel for signal transmission.
    (3)、What is the significance of using a biogel in the sensor system?
    A、It increases the power consumption of the system. B、It allows the sensor to be thin, soft, and flexible. C、It enables the sensor to transmit electric signals wirelessly. D、It is necessary for the sensor to function underwater.
    (4)、What potential application is mentioned for the new sensor system?
    A、Enhancing the efficiency of traditional sensor systems. B、Creating new wearable technologies for human-machine interaction. C、Improving the accuracy of electric fish detection. D、Developing new types of biogel for medical purposes.
  • 11、Perhaps no one knows the power of imagination better than Chinese writer Liu Cixin. Until four years ago, Liu worked full-time as a computer engineer at a power plant in Shanxi province. He only wrote science fiction in his spare time. But it was during this time that Liu's imagination took flight. He did what he might never have the chance to do in real life-wander in space, fight with aliens, and visit planets light — years away.

    But even with such a powerful imagination, Liu, 55, probably hadn't expected that he would become the first Asian to win the Hugo Award, science fiction's highest prize, in 2015. Perhaps neither did he think that former US president Barack Obama would read his novel The Three-Body Problem, nor that on Nov 9 in Washington DC, he would win the 2018 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Imagination in Service to Society. It's the first time a Chinese writer has ever won the award.

    In his acceptance speech, Liu said that he owed his imagination to Arthur C. Clarke (1917—2008), a famous UK sci-fi author. He said that reading Clarke's 1968 classic novel 2001: A Space Odyssey in the early 1980s had a great effect on him.

    "My mind opened up like never before. I felt like a narrow river finally seeing the sea," Liu said. "That night, in my eyes, the starry sky was completely different from the past. For the first time in my life, I was awed (充满敬畏的) by the mystery of the universe."

    But no matter how far away Liu's imagination takes him, somehow his novels always stay rational (理性的). In The Three-Body Problem, for example, Liu tells a tale of aliens invading Earth. But unlike other alien stories, Liu talks more about relationships between civilizations, rules of survival, and the meanings of life. And in The Wandering Earth, Liu looks ahead to the day when our solar system comes to an end and humans have to look for a new place to live. However, all his visions and solutions are based on "hard science". Liu's works aren't simply daydreams.

    (1)、What was Liu Cixin's occupation before he became a full-time writer?
    A、Science fiction author. B、English teacher. C、Computer engineer. D、US president.
    (2)、Liu Cixin's words are used mainly to show                 ​​​​​​​.
    A、his feeling after reading Clarke's work B、his love of reading science fiction C、his interest in mysteries of the universe D、his confusion when he started writing
    (3)、Why did the author mention The Three-Body Problem and The Wandering Earth?
    A、To prove that Liu Cixin's works relate science to reality. B、To explain how Liu Cixin came up with his ideas. C、To show that Liu Cixin has a powerful imagination. D、To compare the different writing styles in the two books.
    (4)、What is a key characteristic of Liu Cixin's science fiction, as mentioned in the passage?
    A、It focuses solely on battles with aliens. B、It is based on "hard science" and rational thinking. C、It is purely based on daydreams and fantasy. D、It avoids exploring themes of survival and civilization.
  • 12、As an adult,one of the first questions you are asked when meeting someone new is, "What do you do?" This is because your career is a very important part of who you are.The career you have defines your life, and so taking time to think about it is an essential exercise for young people.

    One of the most effective ways to get some insight on a possible career path is to complete a "career aptitude (才能) test". There are many different kinds of career aptitude tests. Some ask questions about your personal interests and attitudes. Others focus more on asking you to rate different kinds of work scenarios (场景), like working as a librarian or a lawyer. Of course, while completing these sorts of tests, it is very important to be honest — and don't worry — there are no right or wrong answers.

    One popular test asks the participants to grade their preferences for a variety of work tasks. Their answers are then analyzed and divided up between six different types of work personalities. The participant is then given a chart showing their score for each type of work personality. The top three scores are used to make a code that indicates the participant's overall work personality. This code is then used to generate a list of career suggestions.

    The career suggestions are also based on your education and experience level, but you can look at higher-level careers as well, which is very useful for high school students. For example, you could look at the basic careers to see what work you might like now, and then look at the more advanced careers so you know what you may like toaim for in the future. This is a great tool to help plan your career and let you know what targets you need to reach to get there.

    In conclusion, career aptitude tests are clearly a very useful tool. So try a few tests online and start thinking about your future career right now!

    (1)、Why does the author ask the question in paragraph 1?
    A、To support an idea. B、To introduce a topic. C、To define a profession. D、To clarify a new concept.
    (2)、The passage suggests that when taking a career aptitude test, it is crucial to be honest because:
    A、The test results are used to determine your eligibility for specific job openings, so accuracy is paramount. B、Inaccurate answers can lead to a false sense of confidence, which might later result in professional setbacks. C、The test is designed to reveal your true potential, and only truthful responses can provide an accurate assessment. D、If you are not honest, the test will not be able to accurately assess your interests and guide you towards suitable career paths.
    (3)、What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
    A、The theory of coding. B、The advice on career planning. C、The variety of work personalities. D、The process of a career aptitude test.
    (4)、In the context of the passage, the phrase "aim for" in the sentence "so you know what you may like to aim for in the future" most likely means:
    A、To casually consider. B、To unintentionally stumble upon. C、To strategically plan and pursue. D、To passively wait for.
  • 13、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。

    The Summer That Changed Me

    I was born with a fear of water. At twelve, while classmate splashed joy fully in the pool, I sat shivering on the edge, my toes barely touching the surface. "It's like liquid darkness," I told my mother, imagining invisible hands dragging me down. My parents tried swimming lessons, but progress was painfully slow. The instructor's frustrated sighs still echoed in my memories. "Maybe water just isn't for everyone," he finally said.

    Everything changed when Coach Zhang entered my life. With her silver whistle and endless patience, she approached teaching differently. "Fear is natural," he said during our first session. "But courage is a choice." We started with blowing bubbled, progressed to floating while singing nursery rhymes, and eventually played underwater treasure hunts with rubber rings, She celebrated every small victory, even when I managed to hold my breath underwater for three seconds.

    The turning point came in July. Coach Zhang blindfolded me during practice. "Listen to the water's song," she instructed as darkness enveloped me. My throat tightened, but her steady voice anchored me: "Let it lift you, not fight you." Suddenly, the terrifying emptiness became a supportive embrace. That day, I swam ten meters unaided. Coach Zhang's applause sounded louder than the pool's filtration (过滤) system.

    "By summer's end, I earned my Level 2 swimming certificate. The real test came during our beach graduation. As others moved slowly in the shallow water, I walked into the foamy surf. Saltwater stung my nostrils (鼻孔) as I dove through an incoming wave, emerging breathless but triumphant. My father's camera captured mother wiping happy tears. The ocean, once my nightmare, now felt like an old friend.

    Now at sixteen, I volunteer at the community pool. That summer taught me more than swimming — it revealed how facing fears can reshape destinies. Coach Zhang's words stay with me: "What we conquer in water prepares us for life's storms."

    注意: (1)续写词数应为 150 个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

    Paragraph 1

    The memory of Coach Zhang's voice echoed as I saw the sinking person.

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    Paragraph 2   

    Holding the rescue buoy (浮臂圈), I jumped into the loud waves.

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  • 14、假设你是李华,你校将举办"国际青年科技论坛",主题为"人工智能(AI)与未来生活",拟邀请友好学校校长Jones先生组织学生参与。请写一封英文邮件,内容包括:

    (1)介绍活动主题;

    (2)说明活动安排;

    (3)邀请对方提交与主题相关的创新提案。

    注意:

    (1)词数 80 左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

    Dear Mr. Jones,

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 15、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 Dunhuang Mogao Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, stand as a precious cultural treasure in northwest China's Gobi Desert. Housing over 45, 000 square meters of ancient morals and 2, 000 painted sculptured from ten dynasties, the caves face threats natural damage and too many tourists. To solve these problems, the Dunhuang Academy started using modern digital technologies in the 1990 s. Over the recent three decades, experts working with global partners like France's CNRS and Japan's Tokyo University (create) detailed 3D models of 290 caves, covering 85 % of morals accessible for study.

    The digitization process uses robotic cameras on special rails. (design) to capture millimeter-level details, these cameras take thousands of photos later joined together by computers. Each cave needs 18 months of work, involves combining over 50,000 photos with AI. Thanks to this effort, Cave 61's tans Dynasty landscape, once broken, now appears in online shows. Meanwhile, digital security systems protect intellectual property rights, enabling safe (download) of 9,409 digital files since 2020.

    Color restoration posed unique challengers. Old paints, (exception) sensitive to light, are studied with special cameras to find their original colors. In 2023, the Sattva Jataka mural in Cave 254 (enhance) to its 8th-century glory using AI. "Each layer tells a story," says Dr. Li Juan, whose team spent 14 months rebuilding blue paints made from rocks.

    Global teamwork remains crucial. (protect) morals from weather changes, MIT engineers created thin protective layers in 2024. The "Digital Dunhuang" website, allowing people worldwide to view the caves online, has attracted 40 million users. Exact copies of caves also help research. As Director au Bomin notes, "Digitization isn't about (replace) — it's about lasting dialogue with history."

  • 16、When 16- year-old bake collapsed during the 800- meter race, his competitor Mark did the unexpected. Instead of seizing the chance to1 his lead, Mark stopped and helped bake to his feet. This simple act of kindness became the most2 moment in our school's athletic history, a story that would be told for years to come.

    Sports do more than build physical3 ; they shape character, foster teamwork, and teach life lessons. Through years of coaching, I've witnessed shy students gain4 through team interactions, transforming from quiet individuals into confident leaders. The basketball court becomes a classroom where players learn to5 disagreements gracefully, developing skills that extend far beyond the game itself. Even when losses are6 experienced, they teach valuable lessons about resilience. What makes sports truly7 is their ability to break down barriers. When our soccer team welcomed refugee students last year, broken English mattered less than8 passes. Shared sweat created bonds no textbook could9

    Sportsmanship not only10 on the field but also extends beyond it. The discipline11 in early morning practiced transforms to academic focus. The courage to face stronger opponents12 into daily challenged. This is why I always tell my athlete: "How you play the game13 who you become."

    The14 of that fateful race was both boys crossing the finish line together. Their15 display of solidarity earned louder cheers than any record-breaking performance ever could. It was a moment that reminded us all why we play the game — not for medals or glory, but for the connections we build, the lives we touch, and the better versions of ourselves we become through sports.

    (1)
    A 、secure B 、abandon C 、measure D 、challenge
    (2)
    A 、controversial B 、temporary C 、glorious D 、awkward
    (3)
    A 、endurance B 、equipment C 、theories D 、boundaries
    (4)
    A 、fame B 、suspicion C 、privileged D 、confidence
    (5)
    A 、put off B 、deal with C 、look into D 、bring up
    (6)
    A 、narrowly B 、bitterly C 、moderately D 、mysteriously
    (7)
    A 、accessible B 、predictable C 、exhausting D 、magical
    (8)
    A 、calculated B 、delayed C 、precise D 、occasional
    (9)
    A 、replace B 、imitate C 、reserve D 、deliver
    (10)
    A 、occurs B 、faces C 、matters D 、ends
    (11)
    A 、wasted B 、harvested C 、preserved D 、misunderstood
    (12)
    A 、falls B 、translated C 、separated D 、withdraws
    (13)
    A 、defined B 、comforts C 、surprised D 、excuses
    (14)
    A 、challenge B 、ceremony C 、outcome D 、symbol
    (15)
    A 、professional B 、reluctant C 、strategic D 、sincere
  • 17、Mental resilience (韧性) has become a vital skill in today's fast-paced world. Research indicates that individuals with high resilience levels are 35 % more likely to maintain mental health during long-term stress. Let's explore scientific ally proven methods to strengthen this ability.

    The Main Idea Explained

    Resilience is not about reducing stress but managing it effectively. Emerging neurobiological evidence sheds light on this positively adaptive process. Neuroscientists (神经学家) compare it to muscle training: facing proper challenged regularly improved mental ability to adjust. For instance, A 2023 Harvard study showed that proper stress increased brain thickness in areas related to making decisions.

    Physical Activity as a Foundation

    Exercise is universally recognized as a key resilience-building tool. During aerobic workouts, the body producers BDNF (脑源性神经营养因子), a protein important for brain development. Meanwhile, this chemical process not only improved mood but also strengthens mental abilities. To maximize benefits, experts suggest combining 30 minutes of daily exercise with relaxation methods such as deep breathing.

    The Power of Social Bonds

    Human beings succeed through meaningful connections. Strong social networks act as psychological safety nets during c rises. A Stanford University study over many years found that people with strong social support recovered 50 % faster from emotional difficulties than those who were isolated. Surprisingly, online communication through video calls was 80 % as effective as face-to-face meetings in recent tests.

    Methods to Change Negative Thoughts

    How we view difficulties shapes our mental resilience. Psychologists suggest changing extreme negative ideas like "I can't handle this" into positive views such as "This is hard but possible." 2022 study found that daily gratitude practice lowers stress hormones by 25 % in three weeks.

    A. Therefore, building strong connections should be a key goal.

    B. Creative activities like painting unexpectedly better stress tolerance.

    C. Workplace culture significantly impacts employees' stress management.

    D. This natural process helps maintain stable emotions and enhanced clear thinking.

    E. Moreover, actively noticing small daily successes helps develop positive thinking.

    F. This psychological training strengthens the brain's ability to handle future challengers.

    G. It refers to the ability to recover from difficulties while keeping basic operations running.

  • 18、Accurate carbon tracking is critical for fighting climate change, yet traditional methods lack reliability due to systemic weaknesses. Companies self-report energy use and supply chains — process likely to involve human errors and intentional mis reporting. A 2023 bun study found 34 % of industrial carbon records had errors, like an Indonesian palm oil factory over reporting emissions by 21 % due to calculation mistakes.

    Block chain technology, a secure and distributed digital system, offers effective solutions to these problems through three key approaches:

    Shared Data Confirmation

    Internet-connected sensors installed in factories and transport vehicle automatically record real-time emission data. In Argentina, a biofuel plant reduced carbon leaks by 37 % after adopting sensors that check gas levels every 15 minutes. The collected data is instantly shared across a block chain network.

    Secure Records

    Confirmed data is stored in digital units arranged by time order, which cannot be changed. During a 2025 official check in Malaysia, a rubber factory's carbon emission reports showed almost the same results as expert tests (difference below 0. 2 %). This accuracy came from Blockchain's automatic time records and data that cannot be edited, making the information trust worthy for years.

    Automatic Rule Checks

    Pre-programmed digital rules enforce emission limits. When a Philippine electronics factory exceeded its carbon quota by 14 % in 2024, block chain systems immediately suspended its export permits. The factory was required to purchase confirmed carbon credits within 36 hours to continue operations.

    A multinational textile group reduced reporting errors by 72 % across 18 countries using block chain. Farmers in Bangladesh now share remotely checked water usage data, while factories in Vietnam track energy consumption with smart sensors. Inspectors can access standardized reports through block chain system, cutting inspection time from 25 days to 45 hours — a 64 % efficiency improvement.

    Initial setup costs average $200, 000 per factory, but global environmental programs offer financial support to small businesses. Training remains a major challenge: 48 % of factory managers lack block chain operational skills. Despite these difficulties, 90 % of major economies plan to require block chain-based carbon reporting by 2028. Experts predict block chain will transform carbon management from government duty into a strategic advantage for sustainable businesses worldwide. Personally, blank chain will become the global standard for emission tracking within the next decade.

    (1)、What is the primary issue with traditional carbon reporting?
    A、Human-related data in accuracies. B、Frequent equipment breakdowns. C、Lack of financial support. D、Over use of advanced technology.
    (2)、What can be inferred from the Malaysian rubber factory example?
    A、Block chain works best in large industries. B、Block chain re moves third-party checks. C、Block chain standardized cross-border reporting. D、Block chain ensured highly accurate data.
    (3)、What is probably the author's attitude to the blockchain's future challenge?
    A、Critical. B、Objective. C、Optimistic. D、Indifferent.
    (4)、Which title best summarized the passage?
    A、Blockchain: The High Costs of Modern Technology. B、Blockchain: Transforming Carbon Data Reliability. C、Blockchain: Old as New Energy Reporting Systems. D、Blockchain: Government Strategies for Climate issued.
  • 19、In today's interconnected world, cross-cultural communication has emerged as a vital skill for fostering international cooperation and social harmony. Britain, with its centuries-old history of absorbing diverse influences and its current multicultural landscape, serves as an ideal example of how tradition and modernity can coexist to bridge cultural gaps.

    The roots of British cultural adaptability trace back to ancient times. When the Romans invaded Britain in 55 BC, they not only established management systems but also constructed public facilities such as roads and Hadrian's Wall — a massive defensive structure marking the northern border of their empire. These innovations not only managed conflicts with Celtic tribe's but also laid the foundation for future cultural exchanges. Today, this legacy of blending old and new remains evident. For instance, the British Parliament maintains strict dress codes requiring formal suits and robed (长袍) during sessions, symbolizing respect for tradition. Meanwhile, modern Britain embraced literary festivals and experimental theater productions, reflecting its dynamic engagement with contemporary artistic expression.

    However, navigating cultural differences remains challenging. In international business settings, British professionals often prioritize building trust through indirect communication and tea-break small talk, while their American counterparts favor straightforward discussions to get straight to the point. Research by the London Business School (2022) reveals that 68 % of cross-Atlantic negotiations face delays due to these contrasting styles. Americans may interpret British politeness as in decision, whereas Britons perceive American directness as impersonal and overlay focused only on business deals.

    Language differences further test cultural sensitivity. A simple phrase like "I'll consider it" in British English often means a polite refusal, whereas Americans might take it literally as openness to further discussion. Even gestures differ: maintaining eye contact is seen as confident in the U. S. But may be viewed as aggressive in some British contexts.

    To address these challenges, educational institutions play a key role. Universities like Oxford and Cambridge now offer courses such as "Global Communication Strategies," where students role-play negotiation scene's and analyze case studies of multinational corporations. Such training emphasized empathy, active listening, and adapting communication styles to diverse audiences. As globalization continued to erase borders, mastering these skills becomes not just beneficial but essential for building a more inclusive world.

    (1)、What can be known about the purpose of the Romans building Hadrian's Wall?
    A、To establish trade routed with Celtic tribes. B、To mark the southern border of the Roman Empire. C、To showcase advanced architectural skills. D、To manage conflicts and control territory.
    (2)、What can be inferred about British and American negotiation style from Paragraph 3?
    A、Their differences may lead to misunderstandings. B、They both value long-term relationships equally. C、Americans prefer indirect communication. D、British negotiators focus on short-term gains.
    (3)、What does the word "impersonal" mean in the context of American negotiators?
    A、Friendly and emotional. B、Aggressive and rude. C、Emotionally distant and formal. D、Humorous and casual.
    (4)、What might the author discuss next regarding cross-cultural communication training?
    A、The history of Roman education systems. B、Specific methods used in university coursed. C、How technology replaces traditional teaching. D、Economic costs of cultural misunderstandings.
  • 20、On a chilly March morning, 16-year-old Mike stood at Willow Park's entrance, shocked by the scene before him. Plastic bags hung like worn flags from tree branches, rusty soda cans littered the ground, and a duck struggled to free its leg from a soda can ring. He immediately texted classmates: "Emergency clean up this Saturday! Our park needs us!" By noon, 18 students had joined "Operation Green Rescue".

    Under a rainy sky, volunteers worked tirelessly. They sorted trash into color-coded bins — blue for glass, green for aluminum, and gray for non-recyclables. "Turtle eggs under these cans!" shouted Emma, uncovering a nest beneath debris. By dusk, they had cleared 237 pounds of waste, filling three pickup trucks. A local baker rewarded them with organic snacks, declaring, "You're revived our park!"

    A week later, Mike's club screened Vanishing Forests, a documentary revealing rainforests disappearing at 30 football fields per minute. Maria wiped tears while apes held onto trees being cut down. "We must act," Mike urged. The club launched "Project Releaf" selling seed paper bookmarks and organizing "Bike-to-School Fridays" Funds planted 45 oak saplings. "These trees will strengthen the ecosystem by absorbing 200 pounds of carbon annually," their teacher explained.

    Mike's toughest battle was cafeteria reform. Displaying jars of 1, 800 plastic forks collected monthly, he faced cost objections. "ego-cutlery costs 25 % more," the manager argued. Determined, Mike presented long-term savings charts. After six debates and 500 + signature, ego-friendly utensils (餐具) were approved. Plastic use dropped 78 %, earning the school a "Green Innovator" award and recognition for promoting sustainable practiced.

    Today, families picnic under new trees with bamboo plates, while kids study recycling morals. Now an environmental science major, Mike reflects: "Sustainable change begins when ordinary people refuse to ignore one piece of trash." His story, carved on a park plague, inspires visitors daily.

    (1)、What did volunteers do with aluminum cans during the clean up?
    A、Sold them to a recycling company. B、Placed them in green bins. C、Used them for art projects. D、Buried them in the park.
    (2)、What can be inferred about the documentary Vanishing Forests?
    A、It criticized government policies. B、It was filmed by the school club. C、It focused on ocean plastic pollution. D、It inspired empathy and practical actions.
    (3)、What does the cafeteria manager's initial reaction imply?
    A、They disliked student proposals. B、They lacked environmental knowledge. C、They valued short-term costs over long-term benefits. D、They opposed all changes.
    (4)、Which quality best described Mike's character?
    A、Persistent. B、Optimistic. C、Stubborn. D、Skeptical.
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