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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
For future humans to survive long periods on Mars, growing food on the planet is a must. It would be too costly and risky to rely upon rocket deliveries to meet the food needs of settlers. With this in mind, scientists are exploring ways to improve space farming.
Researchers work in a controlled greenhouse. They have identified a way that could improve crop production in simulated (模拟的) Martian soil, with different crops grown together. The method is called "intercropping", invented by ancient Maya farmers in what is now Central America.
In their experiments, the researchers grew cherry tomatoes, peas and carrots together in small, round containers. Tomatoes grown in this way produced about double the amount of tomatoes grown alone—or "monocropped"—in the same simulated Martian soil. The tomatoes were also bigger. They flowered and matured earlier, gave more fruit per plant and had thicker stems. The amounts of peas and carrots did not increase with intercropping.
Rebeca Goncalves, an astrobiologist and lead writer of the study, said the research is the first time the intercropping technique was used in space soil, and that it was a big find—one that they could now build further research on. The crops were grown in simulated Martian regolith, a soil with no organic matter —a near-perfect physical and chemical match to real Martian soil.
The researchers added useful bacteria and nutrients. They also controlled the gases, temperature and humidity inside the greenhouse to match conditions expected in a Martian greenhouse. Intercropping involves growing plants with properties that could help each other grow. The method makes the best use of resources including water and nutrients.
The researchers said the tomato plants in intercropping may have benefited from being close to the pea plants. That is because the peas are good at turning nitrogen from the air, with the help of bacteria introduced into the soil, into an important nutrient. Overall, the tomatoes, peas and carrots grew well, though not as well as in Earth soil in the same greenhouse.
(1)、What is the benefit of intercropping mentioned in the article?A、Increasing crop yield. B、Preventing soil pollution. C、Decreasing sunlight exposure. D、Reducing water consumption.(2)、What role did the peas play in the process of intercropping?A、Enhancing growth of carrots. B、Increasing fruit production in tomatoes. C、Transforming nitrogen into a crucial nutrient. D、Improving the variety of bacteria introduced into the soil.(3)、What was the key finding of the research?A、Carrots benefited the most from intercropping. B、The crops grew as well as they would in Earth soil. C、The presence of peas helped tomatoes produce more fruit. D、Peas and carrots showed significant growth improvement in intercropping.(4)、What is the main idea of the article?A、Intercropping is developed for growing crops in space. B、The study found Intercropping resulted in higher tomato yields. C、Scientists are struggling to find ways to improve crop production in space. D、Researchers successfully grew some plants in imitated Martian soil using intercropping. -
2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Professor Zhang Liangren from the School of History at Nanjing University has found a unique and engaging way to transmit historical and archaeological knowledge to the public—through food vlogs. His approach, combining culinary (食物的) delights with fascinating historical insights, has taken China's social media by storm, attracting a wide audience and gathering praise for its innovative method of storytelling.
Before digging into food vlogging, Professor Zhang Liangren usually dined at the school cafeteria or restaurants near his community. However, since he started making food vlogs in the summer of 2023, he has been exploring the world extensively, dining at a variety of restaurants that were previously unknown to him. Zhang Liangren frankly admits that he is far from being a qualified "foodie": He enjoys good food, but has not yet reached the point of searching everywhere for it. What truly led him onto the path of a food vlogger was his passion for archaeology. While watching Zhang taste the food, viewers can listen to him explaining the historical stories behind the dishes. Although the food cannot be immediately tasted, the spiritual nourishment (营养) of archaeology has satisfied the taste buds (味蕾) of netizens, who have expressed their satisfaction.
Speaking of the situation at the beginning of filming, Zhang Liangren frankly admitted, "Because I rarely did these things before, I was quite uncomfortable in front of the camera at first. My Mandarin was not very good either, so my speech and movements were very awkward. But gradually, I got used to it, and overall, it's much better than before."
As for which places he prefers to visit for check-ins, Zhang Liangren states that he prefers shops with a certain level of fame, "It must be down-to-earth, the kind of place that caters to the common people." He mentioned that he usually chooses small stands or shops with a long history and good reputation. Sometimes he also selects based on festivals, tasting the food while narrating the methods of preparation and the cultural significance behind the dishes.
(1)、What is most Chinese audiences' attitude to Professor Zhang's food vlogs?A、Supportive. B、Critical. C、Indifferent. D、Hopeful.(2)、Why does Professor Zhang become a food vlogger?A、Because he is a competent "foodie". B、Because the netizens like his vlogs. C、Because he is crazy about archaeology. D、Because he wants to share various food.(3)、What kind of shops will Professor Zhang choose for his vlogs?A、Small shops full of influencers. B、Little-known small stands or shops. C、Fancy stores with good reputation. D、Small shops with century-old brands.(4)、What can best describe Professor Zhang?A、Caring and talented. B、Creative and devoted. C、Intelligent and generous. D、Passionate and humble. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Big Stuff
Do you know what is the tallest building in the world and where the tallest Ferris wheel is? Have you heard of the world's steepest roller coaster? Have you seen the biggest monster truck? Here are some of the most huge things on Earth.
A Towering Achievement
Burj Khalifa, a tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the world's tallest structure. The 162-story building, which opened in 2010, stands over 2,717 feet tall. Seen from above, the tower has a Y-shaped design. Its three tall, narrow wings are joined in the middle. Like the legs of a tripod (三脚架), each wing is supported by the other two.
A Wheel Winner
About 15 miles from the world's tallest building stands the world's tallest Ferris wheel, Ain Dubai. Also called an observation wheel, Ain Dubai stands 820 feet tall. Each of the 48 cabins can carry 40 people for spectacular views of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Before construction, support columns had to be driven 115 feet down through the earth to reach bedrock.
Extreme Ups and Downs
The world's tallest roller coaster is Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure. At 456 feet, the peak of the ride towers over nearby Jackson, New Jersey. A 500-foot-tall crane was needed to place the final section at the top. Like many weight-bearing structures, the tower makes use of the most stable geometric (几何的) shape, the triangle.
A Monster of a Truck
Designed and built by business owner Bob Chandler, Bigfoot 5 has held the record for the world's biggest monster truck since
1986. Other trucks, including Bigfoot models, have been designed to perform better in competitions. But Bigfoot 5 still stands above the crowd, thanks to its 10-foot-tall tires. The tires were originally designed for equipment that drives on Alaska's snowy tundra.
(1)、What do Burj Khalifa and Ain Dubai have in common?A、They have similar structures. B、They are located in the same city. C、They are designed by the same architect. D、They are intended for visitors to overlook the views.(2)、Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A、Ain Dubai has a Y-shaped design. B、Other trucks perform better than Bigfoot 5. C、Kingda Ka takes advantage of the triangle. D、Burj Khalifa can carry 40 people for spectacular views.(3)、In which section will readers read the text?A、Business. B、Lifestyle. C、Entertainment. D、Advertisement. -
4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the talk mainly about?A、A ski resort. B、An Olympic event. C、A hobby.(2)、When did the speaker buy her equipment?A、Last year. B、Last month. C、Last week.(3)、Which run does the speaker use?A、Beginning. B、Intermediate. C、Expert.(4)、What does the speaker think of falling down when skiing?A、It's shameful. B、It's disappointing. C、It's fun.
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5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、Robber y cases. B、Travel experiences. C、Travel plans.(2)、Where did the woman spend two months?A、In India. B、In Brazil. C、In Thailand.(3)、Why wasn't Brazil the best?A、There are no good beaches there. B、It is too large. C、The woman was robbed there.(4)、What can we learn about the woman?A、She loves swimming. B、She loves traveling. C、She loves Thailand best.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What probable relation is the man to the woman?A、Her ticket agent. B、Her secretary. C、Her friend.(2)、What are Travelocity or Expedia?A、Ticketing websites. B、Package travel agencies. C、Airline companies.(3)、How can we get the best price?A、Booking through Internet. B、Choosing a certain airline company. C、Allowing flexibility in schedule and dates.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Who probably is the woman?A、The man's wife. B、A teacher. C、A doctor.(2)、What do we know about the son?A、He was behaving badly. B、He was not active enough. C、He was talkative.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A dinner plan. B、A nice restaurant. C、A delicious dish.(2)、What would the speakers do next?A、Make a call. B、Surf the Internet. C、Visit some friends.
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9、 What can we learn about the woman?A、She is hard-working. B、She is poor in lessons. C、She studies the wrong chapter.
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10、 How much was there in the man's account?A、$650. B、$600. C、$550.
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11、 Who is allergic to a cat?A、The man. B、The woman. C、The man's cousin.
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12、 What does the man think of the price?A、It could be lower. B、It's low indeed. C、It's quite normal.
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13、 Why wouldn't the woman go to McDonald's?A、She hates fast food. B、She hates eating out. C、She thinks it noisy.
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14、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一个完整的短文。
My parents came to the US from India in the 1960s, along with other immigrants from India. Back then, there were few Indians anywhere around the US. My father came to Kansas, where he would get his Ph.D. Six months later, my mother came with the three of us kids — my sister, my brother, and me. We were just six, five and three years old then.
It was the very first winter when we were in Kansas. It was so cold, but we didn't have heavy coats or warm clothes. We didn't have a concept of how cold it really could be in the Midwest, and there was a new surprise every day. We didn't have a car or anything like that, and my dad didn't have a US driver's license. But anyway, my father was studying for his Ph.D. , and he would walk up and down a big hill to and from the campus on a regular basis.
Since I was three years old, I didn't go to school, but my sister and brother were in school. My father had to walk down the big hill to take them to school every day and then walk back up the hill to go to university. After about three weeks of living like this, a woman called Valerie, whose son John was in the same class as my brother, started noticing them. On a very cold snowy morning, when they went to school as usual, Valerie passed by. She pulled up and said, "I see you on the way every day. Don't you feel cold without coats?" My father responded, "We didn't expect the weather would be so cold in Kansas." Valerie said, "Maybe I can take your daughter and son to school. Would you like a ride?"
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Hearing that, my dad nodded with great joy.
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Later, Valerie and her family became so dear to my family.
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15、 假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Peter向你咨询,作为学业繁忙的高中生应该如何保持健康体质。请你给他回一封邮件,包括以下几个方面:
1)健康饮食; 2)规律的锻炼; 3)充足的睡眠; 4)适当的课外活动。
注意:
1.写作字数应为100字左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)
2.请按以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。提示:日常饮食 diet
Dear Peter,
Sincerely,
Li Hua
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16、 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 university I attend has about 3500 students. One early afternoon, I (walk) around the campus when I found a female student sitting on the walkway with tears on her face. Everyone just walked by her, so I decided to stop (give) her a hand. I dropped my books and sat down beside her. turned out that she injured her ankle (脚踝) and was (able) to walk. So I told her that I would sit with her she was ready to get up. It only took a few minutes for her to calm down. Then I took her the hand and got her to the nearest hospital.
She thanked me so much for just stopping! Since then, when we run into each other (occasional) on campus, she would smile and thank me again. And we have become good friends now. I am amazed that just my sitting there, (offer) support and comfort to a total (strange) would affect her so greatly. She said she was grateful for what I had done, made her feel that she was not alone in the world.
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17、 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
"It's nice having a friend," said Mole (鼹鼠) to Rabbit as they sat talking in the sun one day.
"Oh, it is!" said Rabbit. "Very useful, too, 1 if you need help. 2 , I think I'd like Bull (公牛) to be my friend."
"But I'm your friend!" said Mole, feeling 3
"Oh, yes," said Rabbit. "You are good for talking to and laughing with, 4 you are too small. When I need help, I 5 someone big and strong like Bull. He would be a very good friend to have. It would be 6 shouting for him when I need help."
Mole went off in anger.
"Oh, well, I need to 7 something," Rabbit thought.
He moved along 8 he found a tiny garden. He had just started on his first leaf when there was a big noise. People were shouting and dogs were barking (吠叫). Rabbit was so afraid and in such a 9 to get away that he ran into the wrong hole. The hole was too small and Rabbit got stuck. He could not 10 at all.
"Help!" cried Rabbit.
Mole 11 him. He ran up to see what was the matter.
"Help!" cried Rabbit. "I'm stuck in this hole."
"If you want help," said Mole, "I'd better 12 Bull."
"No!" cried Rabbit. "He's no good! He's too big to get into this hole. You're just the right 13 ! Please help me, Mole!"
So Mole began digging around Rabbit. He worked so fast that Rabbit was 14 in no time.
"I'm sorry, Mole. I was wrong, " Rabbit said. "I'm 15 I have you as a friend."
And the two good friends set off for home together.
(1)A 、 only B 、 even C 、 naturally D 、 especially(2)A 、 In fact B 、 At first C 、 In general D 、 At least(3)A 、 hungry B 、 hurt C 、 cold D 、 tired(4)A 、 when B 、 because C 、 and D 、 but(5)A 、 ask B 、 know C 、 want D 、 invite(6)A 、 quick B 、 nice C 、 strange D 、 bad(7)A 、 say B 、 show C 、 eat D 、 help(8)A 、 until B 、 if C 、 since D 、 though(9)A 、 choice B 、 manner C 、 hurry D 、 situation(10)A 、 stop B 、 leave C 、 stay D 、 move(11)A 、 refused B 、 heard C 、 expected D 、 saw(12)A 、 get B 、 test C 、 follow D 、 accept(13)A 、 size B 、 shape C 、 weight D 、 strength(14)A 、 prevented B 、 changed C 、 freed D 、 controlled(15)A 、 bored B 、 worried C 、 hopeful D 、 glad -
18、 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。
Choose a friend who is honest. A friend that is honest is one of the best friends you can have. An honest friend will keep you from walking out of the house wearing that awful green shirt. They're supportive in their honesty. .
Choose a friend who stands by you in the hard times. There are all kinds of laughter and joyful moments, and those times make relationships easy. But who are the people that stand by you when times turn hard? Those are your true friends.
Choose a friend who gives as much as he or she takes. We've all had friends that only want things from us. When a relationship is one-sided, we just end up feeling angry. It's not healthy. Choose a friend with whom you feel a balance of give and take.
Choose a friend who likes the things you do. While friendship is full of compromise (妥协),it helps if you choose friends who share a lot of your interests. It makes deciding on things to do easier. You don't have to choose a friend who likes every single little thing you do, but you should have some shared interests.
Friends need to laugh together. Choose a friend who can laugh with you rather than at you. Look for someone who will laugh with you at a look or a glance. Those people will be some of your best friends.
A. In some ways, they are family.
B. Choose a friend who gets your faith.
C. It gives you things to talk about or share.
D. Choose a friend who gets your sense of humour.
E. And you should choose someone that will not lie.
F. It's easy for us to be good friends in the fun times.
G. But they never seem willing to give anything to us when we need it.
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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,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Do you often talk with your parents? Here is some advice on how to talk with them.
Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make talking easier. For example, ask them questions about their day. How's their work? They love this.
Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have an opinion, let them finish it and don't stop their talking. Ask them to do the same for you.
Show them respect (尊敬). Listen to them carefully and look them in the eyes.
Be honest. Honesty builds trust (信任). Life is good when your parents trust you.
If your parents don't understand you, that's OK. It doesn't mean they don't love you. Sometimes you have to explain (解释) the things to them again.
When you finish the talk, thank them for listening. Say something like, "Thanks, that helped." It will let them know this is important to you, and make them want to do it more often.
(1)、The writer advises that we should be ____ if we hope our parents trust us.A、fun B、respectful C、talented D、honest(2)、When your parents don't understand you, you can ____.A、explain your idea to them B、argue with them C、look them in the eye D、ask them to stop(3)、How can you make your parents know listening is important to you?A、By trusting them. B、By talking to them. C、By finishing the talk. D、By saying "thanks" to them.(4)、What does the passage mainly talk about?A、How to respect our parents. B、How to trust our parents. C、How to love our parents. D、How to talk with our parents. -
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,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
All students have bad times. What do they usually do when they get into trouble?
My mom is like my friend. I talk about everything to her. Whenever I have some trouble, I can get good advice from her. I have another good friend — my diary. It knows all my secrets. Talking with my two friends always makes me feel better.
—— Linda
Laughing helps me when I'm upset. I usually watch funny movies and TV shows. I also love spending my hard time with my best friend Dave. He is humorous and always makes me laugh.
—— Peter
Every time I feel bad, I go climbing alone. The study says exercising can help cheer one up (精神振奋). And the beautiful view at the top of the mountain makes me forget all my troubles. Sometimes I shout at the mountain top. It feels fantastic.
—— John
(1)、Linda's knows all her secrets.A sister B. teacher C. diary D. computer
(2)、The underlined word "humorous" probably means "____".A、quiet B、funny C、careful D、serious(3)、John always ____ when he feels bad.A、goes climbing B、watches movies C、talks with his friends D、reads books(4)、Which of the following is TRUE?A、Linda often asks her teacher for advice. B、Dave often helps Peter with his homework. C、John likes climbing mountains with his friends. D、Exercising can help people feel good.