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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。
A few years ago I took my sons for ice cream, and while my older son went inside to buy us our milk shakes, my younger son and I waited on the bench (长椅) outside.
At a certain point I realized that sitting right next to me were a little girl with a facial deformity (畸形), her friend (or sister), and her mother.
When my younger son looked up and saw her, he reacted exactly the way you might think a three-year old would react when seeing something that scared him: he started to cry—pretty loudly, too. I hurriedly tried to push him away in the stroller (婴儿推车), not for the benefit of him but to avoid hurting the girl's feelings, and in my haste I caused my older son to knock over the shakes, and, well, it was a scene quite different from what I had hoped for. But as I pushed my younger son's stroller away I heard the little girl's mom say, in as sweet and calm a voice as you can imagine, "Okay, guys, I think it's time to go." And that just set me thinking.
For the rest of the day, I couldn't stop thinking about how that scene had played out. It occurred to me that they probably went through something like that hundreds of times a day. What would that be like? What could I be teaching my children so they could understand how to respond better next time? What I should have done, instead of trying to avoid the situation, was involve the girl and her mother in conversation. If my son cried, so be it: kids cry. I should have set a better example for him, and shown him there was nothing to fear.
As I was thinking about the scene, the song Wonder by Natalie Merchant came on the radio that night, and something about the words to the song just got to me. That very night, I started writing Wonder, a story about a boy with a facial difference.
(1)、What made the younger son cry?A、That his mother pushed him away. B、That his brother upset the milk shakes. C、That he was unwilling to react to the girl. D、That he was scared by the girl's appearance.(2)、The underlined word "haste" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.A、hurry B、doubt C、sorrow D、turn(3)、Why did the author keep thinking about the scene?A、She regretted not behaving properly. B、She regretted not comforting her son. C、She wanted to write a novel based on it. D、She wanted to clear up the misunderstanding.(4)、What does the author want to express through the story?A、Don't judge a book by its cover. B、One good turn deserves another. C、A kind gesture can reach a wound. D、Think twice before making a final decision. -
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。
Ways to save money at the cinema
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Get two tickets for the price of one
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Get some free tickets
The Club Lloyds current account offers six free tickets to use at Odeon or Vue and you'll get these within a month of opening the account. You'll need to add £2,000 to the account to cancel out a £3 monthly charge, but that money doesn't need to be in one go or stay there—you can draw it straight back out.
Buy special offer tickets
From time to time there are deals running that offer cut price tickets. Sites like Groupon often sell bundles (套票) for the likes of Odeon and Vue that work out around £4 or £5 each. Other deals include National Cinema Day (usually in September) when all tickets are £3.
(1)、Why are you advised to buy an insurance policy from Compare the Market?A、To see new films for free. B、To travel UK for a single day. C、To access Meerkat Movies regularly. D、To make a few savings at the cinema.(2)、What is the advantage of adding £2,000 to the Club Lloyds account?A、You can avoid a £3 monthly charge. B、You can get free tickets every month. C、You can have more free cinema tickets. D、You can get tickets in a convenient way.(3)、How much do you pay for buying 3 cut price tickets on National Cinema Day?A、£3. B、£9. C、£12. D、£15. -
3、 听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。(1)、What happened a month ago?A、The community was flooded. B、Two young people were rescued. C、The speaker's house was destroyed.(2)、What problem does the community have?A、It lacks volunteers. B、The high school yard is unavailable. C、Some families can't return to their homes.(3)、What will the Group do next Saturday?A、Raise money. B、Clean up the yard. C、Hold a meeting.
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4、 听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。(1)、Why does Mr. Band want to talk to Anna after class?A、To discuss her class journal. B、To tell her about a conference. C、To ask about her cooking experience.(2)、What is Anna's reaction to Mr. Band's words at first?A、Surprise. B、Disinterest. C、Excitement.(3)、What does Anna say about the cooking conference?A、She knows nothing about it. B、She has signed up for it online. C、She will attend it with her family.(4)、What will Anna do at the cooking conference?A、Make a speech. B、Learn cooking skills. C、Compete with other people.
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5、 听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。(1)、What is the man doing?A、Sharing his interest. B、Asking for information. C、Changing the class schedule.(2)、Why doesn't the man choose the A-level course?A、He wants a shorter course. B、He dislikes the teaching style. C、He prefers an exam-free course.(3)、How often does the art appreciation course take place?A、Once a month. B、Once a week. C、Twice a week.(4)、What will students learn about to understand works of art?A、The artists' life. B、The artists' comments. C、The artists' goals.
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6、 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、Choosing a gift. B、Reading habits. C、Developing hobbies.(2)、What does the woman want to buy?A、A romantic novel. B、A historical novel. C、A cookbook.
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7、 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。(1)、When was Rosa's party scheduled to take place at first?A、Next Monday. B、Next Saturday. C、Next Sunday.(2)、What will the woman probably do next Sunday night?A、Catch a flight. B、Attend a concert. C、Rest at home.
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8、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Doctor and patient. B、Coach and athlete. C、Workmates.
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9、 Where did the man last see his passport?A、At the airport. B、At the hotel. C、At the car rental agency.
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10、 What does the woman dislike about her neighborhood?A、Too many residents. B、Too many buildings. C、Too many trees.
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11、 When will the man leave for Washington?A、On Monday. B、On Tuesday. C、On Wednesday.
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12、 How does the woman sound?A、Angry. B、Nervous. C、Confused.
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13、 阅读下面有关《弗兰肯斯坦》的材料,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。
After William was killed, I couldn't get over my deep feelings of sadness and loss. Worse still, Justine, who was a loyal servant and attached to my family, was wrongly sentenced to death even if everybody in my family believed she was the last one to kill William. I knew it was the monster who killed my dear William but how could I prove that? I felt regretful and guilty because it was I myself who created such a monster but there seemed to be nothing I could do to stop him.
I now felt that I was the true murderer.
The endless horror and despair consumed me everyday whenever I thought of my creation being capable of killing anyone close to me. I wished I could kill him right away! I wanted to take revenge(复仇) for the death of William and Justine.
Then came the chance when I climbed Montanvert one day. Reaching the top and enjoying the view, I suddenly saw a large man coming towards me at superhuman speed. Realizing it was the monster, I shouted with anger and horror," Devil! How dare you come near me? Aren't you afraid that I will take my revenge?"
"My creator, you want to kill me? How dare you play with life like this?"
Inflamed by burning hatred, I jumped at him but he easily moved out of the way. Then magically he used eloquence (口才) to persuade me into listening to him about all his sufferings. For a moment, sympathy took possession of me when he accounted how he was hated and condemned by humans just because of his frightening appearance, even if he always behaved nicely to them and tried to be kind and gentle.
"I was good, but I am alone." The monster concluded with a torturing look in his ugly face. "Promise you will create a companion for me. Humans will have nothing to do with me, but a female as deformed and horrible as myself would not refuse me."
I refused his request without hesitation. How could I create another monster after so many tragedies(悲剧)?
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。
He then threatened that if I didn't agree, he would destroy me and my family.
Weeks after my promise, I found it increasingly hard to continue my horrible work.
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14、 假定你是李华,上周六你们班全体同学去河下古镇(Hexia Ancient Town)清理了垃圾。请你据此向校英文报投稿,介绍此次活动。内容包括:1.活动目的;2.活动过程;3.你的感受。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Meaningful Clean-up
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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。
Six huge hydropower stations along the Yangtze River—Wudongde, Baihetan, Xiluodu, Xiangjiaba, Three Gorges Dam, and Gezhouba Dam—form the world's largest clean energy corridor, extends over 1,800 kilometers with a water level drop over 900 meters. Atotal of 110 hydroelectric generators operate together along the corridor, (generate)plentiful green electricity for use.
China's capability to produce million-kilowatt power-producing units couldn't have been obtained new techniques, materials, and industrial upgrades. So far, all the six stations (connect) to an industrial internet platform, which marks the completion of an "industrial brain" of the world's largest clean energy corridor. This is expected (boost) the corridor's operational efficiency and reliability significantly.
Apart from supplying electricity, clean energy corridor has also formed a768-kilometer deep waterway that (consistent) improves the navigation conditions of the Yangtze River. Previously unnavigable sections have been turned into wide (passage), and small ports along the corridor have grown stronger and bigger. This strengthens the advantages of water transportation along the Yangtze River, (know) for its low energy consumption, high capacity and cost-effectiveness.
As a result, the world's largest clean energy corridor has evolved into a corridor of (ecology) conservation.
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16、 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。
Juleus Ghunta is a children's author. He and his three sisters were raised by a single mother, who often had to make 1 choices, including a decision to send his sisters to school, and to keep Ghunta at home.
When Ghunta finally went to school, he could 2 read because he had been kept home from school as a child and had seldom been 3 to books. Even at six grade, he still couldn't 4 words, spell, or read with understanding. "I 5 in school with a deep sense of loss and shame." he recalled.
Fortunately, a teacher-in-training started a special 6 program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first to 7 . That teacher, whose name he 8 , would change his life. She did not ask anything of him, 9 his hard work and belief in himself. Eventually, Ghunta's reading skills greatly improved.
He graduated with a number of academic 10 from elementary school, such as one for "most improved in reading." "She left me with the gift of literacy(读写能力), and with a deeper 11 of my personhood." he said.
In honor of his teacher, he wrote a story about a teacher helping a boy 12 difficulties in school. In 2010, Ghunta visited his old school, and asked every teacher 13 if they knew his old teacher's name, but in vain.
He still hopes one day when he can convey his gratitude to her for seeing his 14 ."I would love her to see the significant 15 that she has made on my life, and the ways I have carried this memory of her and how it continues to be a source of joy."
(1)A 、 tough B 、 wise C 、 clear D 、 easy(2)A 、 almost B 、 nearly C 、 barely D 、 merely(3)A 、 addicted B 、 exposed C 、 accustomed D 、 opposed(4)A 、 reflect on B 、 make out C 、 listen for D 、 set up(5)A 、 fitted B 、 followed C 、 changed D 、 struggled(6)A 、 reading B 、 writing C 、 spelling D 、 testing(7)A 、 shoot up B 、 bring up C 、 sign up D 、 get up(8)A 、 forgot B 、 recognized C 、 remembered D 、 mentioned(9)A 、 including B 、 without C 、 besides D 、 except(10)A 、 awards B 、 papers C 、 qualifications D 、 researches(11)A 、 doubt B 、 foundation C 、 appreciation D 、 discrimination(12)A 、 mask B 、 describe C 、 define D 、 overcome(13)A 、 eagerly B 、 simply C 、 hesitantly D 、 regretfully(14)A 、 experience B 、 potential C 、 disadvantage D 、 pressure(15)A 、 remark B 、 impact C 、 decision D 、 comment -
17、 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 Stay Positive around Negative People
A positive attitude benefits your physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when other people are negative. The best way is to be yourself and to form a flexible mindset.
●Be in charge of your attitude. The first step is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission. You should remind yourself of it frequently when you are under the influence of negative people. Moreover, taking a quick walk is a good way you can maintain your positive attitude.
If all your attention is on the negative person, you'll be more likely to be caught in their negativity. Pay attention to what you do, and you'll create a distance between yourself and the other person. After all, you hardly change them, but yourself. Your priority is to maintain your own happiness.
● Use mottos or phrases. Repeating a motto or a phrase to yourself can help you remain positive. Some people find mottos from classic literature, while others prefer well-known phrases from religious beliefs. An example of a motto might be: "Nothing is impossible to a willing heart," or the Buddhist," Om mani padme hum."
● Se t social boundaries. Then, you have to learn to say no to them, or you can't have a life of your own. Even staying with negative people, try to make sure you're meeting in a group rather than just the two of you. If you're friends on social media, unfollowing the posts of he negative person is one way to minimize your contact with the person.
A. Focus on yourself.
B. Transform others' attitude.
C. It is meaningful and highly individual to each person.
D. It is important to sympathize the negative people.
E. You can use the following advice to help you do this.
F. Be aware of the things or people that threaten your positivity.
G. Avoid falling into the trap of feeling like a victim of someone's bad attitude.
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18、 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 prefer paperbacks because they're easy to borrow and share. Others will go for e-readers. But which is the more environmentally sustainable option?
Whether it's better to read books in print or on a device is complicated, because of the complex interaction of the resources involved across the entire lifecycle of a published work: how books and devices are shipped, what energy they use to run, if they can be recycled.
On the one side, traditional print publishing comes with a high carbon footprint. According to 2023 data, 32 million trees are cut down each year to make paper for books. Then there's the energy-intensive processes of printing and shipping—to say nothing of the many books that are destroyed because they remain unsold. Although it's standard practice in the industry, publishers don't want to destroy books. So instead, many are donating unsold copies, switching to on-demand printing. Publishers are also rethinking book design, since certain fonts (字体) can be more climate-friendly by using less ink and less paper.
On the other hand, digital reading seems to have a considerable eco-advantage over print because it is paperless, so it saves trees and shipping. Moreover, tech companies that make e-readers such as Amazon offer recycling programs for old devices. But digital devices also come with a substantial carbon footprint, especially at the manufacturing stage. Their cases are made with plastics and the minerals in their batteries require resource-heavy mining.
Figuring out whether to take a digital device or a paperback to the beach ultimately depends on how much you read." If you buy an e-reader and you read loads and loads of books on it, then it's the lowest carbon thing to do," said Mike Berners-Lee, the author of The Carbon Footprint of Everything. "But if I buy it, read a couple of books, and decide that I prefer paperback books, then it's the worst of all worlds."
Yet Berners-Lee said that reading is still, relatively speaking, a pretty sustainable activity——regardless of whether you read using an e-reader, phone or old-fashioned paperback.
(1)、Why is it hard to tell if print or digital books are more eco-friendly?A、The whole processes for both involve many resources. B、The option depends on the reader's personal preferences. C、Recycling programs are not equally effective for both types. D、The environmental impact of reading habits is often overlooked.(2)、What are book publishers doing to reduce the environmental impact?A、Cutting down fewer trees. B、Destroying the unsold books. C、Employing eco-friendly practices. D、Focusing on the sales of digital books.(3)、According to Berners-Lee, an e-reader is more sustainable than paperbacks when ____.A、an e-reader is shared by many people B、you charge it using renewable energy C、an e-reader is recycled after being used D、you read a high volume of books digitally(4)、Which is the most suitable title for the text?A、Print books vs. e-readers: which is your favorite? B、Paper books vs. e-readers: which is better for the climate? C、Choose digital reading, for it reduces more carbon footprint D、Keep the balance of convenience and sustainability in reading -
19、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A plant-based diet seems to be the best option for human health. A team led by medical doctor Angelo Capodici of the University of Bologna in Italy has found that humans eating vegetarian(素食的) diets tend to have measurably better health outcomes in several areas.
This does not mean that you should immediately excise meat from your diet, since the diet needs of individuals can vary significantly. What it does suggest is that making dietary changes might be a much more powerful tool for improving health outcomes, if it can be done safely.
Since diet is easy to change, Capodici and his colleagues (同事) wanted to take a closer look at the impact of plant-based eating on the risk of these diseases. They studied the data collected from 48 reviews between January 2000 and June 2023, and found that vegetarian diets were associated with better health status on a number of risk factors for both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer. Overall, these plant-based diets were associated with better cholesterol(胆固醇) levels and blood sugar control, a lower risk of both cancer and heart disease compared to those of plant-and-meat eaters.
The team noted, though, that vegetarian pregnant (怀 孕 的 ) women did not show a significantly lower risk of high blood pressure. They were also careful not to draw conclusions about plant-based foods being the only cause of these health improvements.
It's also worth noting that plant-based diets can result in vitamin and mineral shortage; and, of course, many different health conditions, such as allergies (过敏) require a careful, tailored approach to food. Because of these, the researchers caution against the large-scale adoption of plant-based diets. Rather, they say more targeted and more specific research should be conducted, in order to narrow down why these diets are positively correlated with better health.
(1)、What is the finding of the new research?A、Vegetarians are likely to have a healthier body. B、Individual dietary needs do not affect health outcomes. C、Humans should eat more vegetables to enjoy a longer life. D、Plant-based diets have become more popular in recent years.(2)、What does the underlined word "excise" in paragraph 2 mean?A、Remove. B、Obtain. C、Distinguish. D、Steal.(3)、How did the team conduct the research?A、By giving reasons. B、By analysing data. C、By listing examples. D、By making comparisons.(4)、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A、Plant-based diets are an invitation to allergies among people. B、Plant-based diets can make up for vitamin and mineral shortage. C、Further researches should be focused on how to improve health. D、Individual health needs should be considered before diet changes. -
20、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My senior year at Westfield High School was supposed to be the best year of my life. Instead, it turned into a lesson about friendship that I would never forget.
My best friend, Emily, and I had been inseparable since middle school. But as graduation approached, the stress of exams and college applications began to weigh heavily on us. Emily and I became distant. I was focused on getting into a top university, while Emily was more interested in enjoying our last year together. Our differing goals led to disagreements, and soon enough, we started to argue over the smallest things.
One day, things reached a boiling point. We had a huge fight over a group project. Days turned into weeks, and our friendship seemed beyond repair. We avoided each other at school and stopped sitting together at lunch. Our friends tried to help, but neither of us was willing to make the first move. The silence between us was deafening, and I missed her more than I wanted to admit.
It wasn't until our English teacher assigned us to work together on a final presentation that we were forced to confront each other. At first, we worked in tense silence. But as we spent more time together, the ice began to melt. One evening, as we were finishing up our project, Emily broke the silence. "I miss us," she said softly." I miss you, too," I admitted, feeling a lump in my throat. "I'm sorry for being so hard on you. I just wanted everything to be perfect." "I'm sorry too," Emily replied. "I should have been more understanding. We're both stressed, but we shouldn't let it ruin our friendship." We hugged, and at that moment, it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
On the graduation day, we stood side by side, proud of what we had accomplished and grateful to each other. The experience made our bond stronger, and we knew that no matter where life took us, we would always be there for each other.
(1)、What caused the initial tension between the author and Emily?A、Conflicts over college applications. B、Differences in academic performance. C、Varied priorities about their final year. D、Different approaches to their group project.(2)、What made them restore their friendship?A、Their friends' assistance. B、A school teacher's intervention. C、Working on a school project together. D、Taking a timely break from each other.(3)、How did the author feel after making up with Emily?A、Anxious. B、Relieved. C、Stressed. D、Uncertain.(4)、Which of the following suits the story best?A、A friend is easier lost than found. B、A friend in need is a friend indeed. C、True friendship can stand the test of disagreements, D、Friendship, once broken, will never be the same again.