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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。
Ten years ago, the professors Brian Lucas and Loran Nordgren encountered a contradiction. On the one hand, we recognize that other people are more likely to make creative breakthroughs when they persevere. On the other hand. when we feel stuck on a problem, most of us fail to sec how successful we'll be if we just keep trying. We tend to believe that our creativity drops over time- that if our best ideas don't come to us immediately, they won't come at all.
Lucas and Nordgren cat this misunderstanding the "creative cliff illusion", which refers to the false belief that our creativity sharply declines after an initial period of effort, leading us to underestimate our ability to generate new and innovative ideas with continued perseverance. In one experiment, they asked participants to spend 10 minutes generating "as many original ideas for things to eat and drink at a Thanksgiving dinner as you can. " Afterward, participants were asked to guess how many ideas they would come up with during a second 10-minute period. Most expected to generate far fewer ideas the second time around, but in fact they produced just as many during that second period-66 percent more than they had guessed. And those were rated by other people as more creative than the initial ideas.
Though we tend to think our ability to come up with ideas is easily consumed, we actually get more creative the longer we focus on a problem or task. One major reason for this is known as the "serial-order effect". Each next creative idea we have is likely to be better than the one that came before.
The serial-order effect isn't always easy to see. Most of us have adopted the belief that creativity should feel easy, or "fluent". And so we associate mental difficulty with pointlessness. But working through bad ideas is a necessary step in the creative process. The first solutions that come to mind tend to be either preexisting ideas or popular wisdom. These are the paths of least resistance. Though avoiding them requires some work, it's the surest way to find original ideas that aren't immediately manifest.
The serial-order effect applies to tasks that last minutes or days, but creativity also improves across years, decades, and even careers. The life's work of most successful entrepreneurs proves it.
(1)、What does the contradiction mainly tell us about?A、Two professors' wonder. B、The best ideas for failures. C、People's mental tendency. D、Immediate solutions to creativity.(2)、How would the participants feel about the second-round results?A、Humble. B、Surprised. C、Hopeful. D、Unconcerned.(3)、What does the underlined word "manifest" mean?A、Obvious. B、Effective. C、Attractive. D、Acceptable.(4)、What does the text intend to tell us?A、People can be more creative with age. B、Creativity comes from creative approaches. C、Creativity actually increases with continued effort. D、People can avoid misunderstandings about creativity. -
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。
When I started Social-Engineer, I just left a company that was amazing. It was like a family. The pain of leaving was real for me and like all family separation, it wasn't 100% smooth. I was heartbroken to leave but wanted to take every lesson I learned to my new company. I was determined to also take all the good memories with me. Yes, there were mistakes from both sides of the fence but instead of focusing on those, I went away remembering all the great times, life lessons and growth I had gifted to me.
I figured I would grow my company by being a nice man and working hard, and never demanding more from my people than I was willing to give, believing this approach would ean respect and effort in return. I would say things to myself like, "Well, I did this, so they should do that. "Or"I am this way, so they should be that way. "
And to be honest, it felt real. It felt like it was an honest evaluation.
But. . . But. . . But. . .
I started to have people problems. I am a very strong, direct communicator and although in many ways that is a strength, it can be a weakness in other ways. I often hurt people's feelings. Even though I was very self-aware of this, I still messed up. Now this is odd to admit out loud for a company that basically focuses on helping dozens of companies make huge changes.
I went to see a psychologist. Natasha actively listened to all I said and then every now and then presented a thought as a question or a mild statement. She wanted to challenge me to change, challenge me to expand my thoughts. I was in my session with Natasha and I was saying things like this:
"I gave this person tens of thousands of dollars in a raise in one year, they should be more appreciative. "
"I have a great salary, benefits and support package, this person should have been more thankful."
Natasha stopped me and said, "Well, you just SHOULD all over yourself, didn't you? Did you pay for devotion? Did you pay for honor? Did you pay for appreciation?"
The sad answer was NO.
"You want to see the change that you so desire- then be the change, " Natasha said. She then mentioned Bruce Lee, who said "Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. . . . Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend. "
I know what I should do. Will you join me?
(1)、Why was the author confident about his company management?A、He believed he was gifted for it. B、His employees were well qualified. C、He had lessons and work principles. D、His previous mistakes had been removed.(2)、What are the author's problems rooted in?A、The rigid rules. B、The lack of vision. C、The company's focus. D、The author's social skill.(3)、What did Natasha conclude from the session?A、The author fell into a thinking trap. B、The employees expected too much. C、The author was not really committed. D、The employees were victims of management.(4)、What does the author invite us to do?A、Read Bruce Lee. B、Learn to change. C、Take more duties. D、Desire less for more. -
3、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。
Earlier this year Rodney Smith Jr. made headlines when he drove eight hours from his home in Huntsville. Alabama, to cut the lawn for an elderly soldier in North Carolina who couldn't find anyone to help him with his yard work.
That wasn't the first time the twenty-nine-year-old Bermuda native had gained such attention. To do his good deeds, Rodney often finds leads for those in need through social media.
Back to one August afternoon in 2015, Rodney Smith Jr. was driving home. That's when Rodney saw an elderly man struggling to mow(割草) his lawn. He would take a couple of shaky steps, using the handle to stabilize himself, pause, then slowly push the mower again. Rodney decided to help. Mr. Brown thanked him greatly, and Rodney went home feeling satisfied.
Sitting at his computer to do his homework, Rodney couldn't get Mr. Brown out of his mind. There must be many Mr. Browns out there. He went online and posted that he would mow lawns for free for senior citizens. Messages flooded in.
One day a cancer-battling woman said she wasn't having a good day. Rodney decided to do more than mowing lawns. After he finished mowing, he knocked on her door. "You're going to win this fight, Madam, he said. Then he asked folks to pray for her on social media.
Word of Rodney's mission spread. A grandmother in Ohio said he'd encouraged her 12-year-old grandson to mow lawns. He got a letter from a seven-year-old boy in Kansas. "Mr. Rodney, I would like to be a part of your program, and I'll make you proud, " he wrote.
That gave Rodney an idea. In 2017, he decided to establish a programme Raising Men Lawn Care Service to make a national movement for young people. The kids learn the joy of giving back.
Yard work seems like a small, simple thing, but taking care of the lawn means a lot to the people they do it for. "When we mow their yards for free, they can use the money for healthcare and food etc. It means more than you would think, " Rodney said.
(1)、Rodney drew attention for his ____.A、mowing skills B、ambition C、driving distance D、generosity(2)、Why did Rodney knock on a lady's door?A、To comfort her. B、To pray for her. C、To share gardening tips. D、To ask about her health.(3)、Where do Rodney's decisions come from?A、National media. B、Personal success. C、Daily inspiration. D、People's courage.(4)、 What is the best title of the passage?A、Giving Free, Gaining Fortune B、Mowing a Lawn, Making a Life C、Serving the Senior, Satisfying the Self D、Changing a little, Challenging the Limits -
4、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。
Science on Wheels travels across Washington bringing engaging STEM programming to grades K-8 with a focus on interactive and hands-on programs that bring the joy of scientific exploration to life and enable learners to see themselves in STEM.
Registration now! Open for 2024-2025 school year!
PROGRAM OFFERINGS LOGISTICS
Categories
Whole-Day Experiences(WDE)
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Audience
Entire school
Community groups, libraries, camps, STEM nights, and more
Duration
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1-3 hours
Components
Includes:
-Live science show for the entire school
-40-minute programs for individual classrooms
-Pop-up exhibit
Choose one:
-45-minute live science show
-Three 45-minute hands-on workshops
-3 hours with a pop-up exhibit
Participants Served
6-15 classrooms or groups(100-480 participants per day)
-Science Show: Up to 400 participants
-Workshops: 1-3 classrooms or groups with up to 32 participants each
-Exhibit Exploration: Up to 300 participants
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$750 -$1, 500
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-Local and Western Washington year round
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*Funding is available for qualifying schools, libraries, and community groups.
**Some partial-day programming is available regionally with additional travel fees. Inquire for more info.
Programs are designed to support current science standards and arouse curiosity and a love of exploration and experimentation in students. We have a series of classes for each age group for each theme. Pacific Science Center educators bring all of the activity materials for these programs, but schools will need to provide tables.
(1)、What does the text intend the readers to do?A、Sign up. B、Learn STEM. C、Explore themselves. D、Focus on interactions.(2)、How many types of programs does Science on Wheels offer?A、5. B、4. C、3. D、2.(3)、 What can we learn about the program?A、PDE is only for school. B、Financial support is provided. C、WDE participants have to choose one activity. D、It offers year-round service throughout Washington. -
5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What will happen if the essay is handed in on 19th October?A、You will have no grades. B、You will have another task. C、You will have to explain for it.(2)、How does the speaker prefer to receive the essay?A、By using apps. B、By sending emails. C、By submitting printed copies(3)、What should be included in the essay?A、Date. B、Name. C、Page number.(4)、What is the speaker mainly talking about?A、Writing skills. B、Essay evaluation. C、Task instructions.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where is the call from?A、France. B、Canada. C、England.(2)、What does the man think of his accommodation?A、Sun-lit. B、Convenient. C、Expensive.(3)、What impressed the man the most about the city?A、Its cleanliness. B、Its modernization. C、Its multiculturalism.(4)、What will the man do tomorrow?A、Have a rest. B、Share photos. C、See Uncle George.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、 How many hours is Shake it Off Fitness open each day?A、19. B、21. C、24.(2)、What does the woman suggest the man do?A、Spend wisely. B、Evaluate his needs. C、Have a tailored plan.(3)、What will the man do next?A、Book a personal trainer. B、Experience the gym himself. C、Negotiate for a better price.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why does Diana come to Mr. Henderson?A、To ask for a leave. B、To check information. C、To cancel an appointment.(2)、Which of the following can best describe Mr. Henderson?A、Creative. B、Responsible. C、Humorous.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where is the man?A、In a hotel. B、On a plane. C、In a repair shop.(2)、What is the man excited about?A、Taking photos. B、Seeing friends. C、Having a blanket.
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10、 How is Sachi feeling?A、Upset. B、Confused. C、Sympathetic.
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11、 What was Miller's major?A、Medicine. B、Marketing. C、Electronics.
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12、 What does the man do?A、He is a doctor. B、He is a secretary. C、He is a rescue worker.
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13、 What surprised the woman?A、A radio interview. B、A train ride. C、A suburb visit.
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14、 Where does the conversation take place?A、In a hospital. B、In a school. C、At home.
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15、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。
When he was around 5-6 years old,my brother Ted,who is four years younger to me,suddenly found his legs unable to move one night.What followed was one of the hardest times of my parents' life.Months passed with them meeting various doctors,visiting different hospitals,and knocking at the doorstep of every possible chance ——all the time with Ted in their arms,since he wasn't able to walk on his own anymore.
There were doubts of permanent paralysis(瘫痪)— the very mention of which was enough to break us down. From finding it extremely painful to walk,to not being able to get up on his own,and to not being able to stand at all,Ted's problem was worsening day by day.Most surprisingly,all this while,he was as strong as,perhaps,only children can be in such difficult times. During this period,it was not unusual for my mother to have sudden breakdowns.Once,she burst into tears while watching Ted playing joyfully.He wiped off her tears,and said,"Don't cry,mummy.See,I can stand and even run on my own!"Saying this,he tried to get up,stood on shaking legs for just about a few microseconds and fell down,only to be safely caught in the arms of my mom,who hugged him dearly and cried some more.
This was the most heart-breaking thing that I had ever experienced.But it was also a powerful one for the simple fact that it was my little brother who taught us what life was all about—HOPE.
Witnessing my brother's strong will and positive attitude inspired me as well.As a brother,I could not stand by doing nothing at all.Hope was burning in my heart when I had the idea to train my brother to walk again.I firmly believe Ted could stand up and walk as he used to.Whenever school was over,I would put Ted into a pushchair and tell my mom that we'd just go to the park.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:In the park,I would put Ted one meter away from me,encouraging him to walk.
Paragraph 2:We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday.
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16、假定你是李华,劳动节到来之际,你做了关于"The Benefits of Doing Housework"的的校园采访。请你就 此次采访写一篇报道,向校英文报投稿。
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1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
The Benefits of Doing Housework
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17、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。
Dunhuang,an oasis(绿洲) in the Taklamakan Desert,used to be a major stop along the Silk Road,but is now mainly a fascinating tourist destination.
Those interested Dunhuang's colorful history will be attracted by the Mogao Caves,one of the city's main attractions.The entrance to each cave (block)by a locked door,which can only be opened by expert guides.Behind these doors are caves of all (size)—from very small to absolutely huge.The caves contain thousands of priceless manuscripts and silk paintings,which,upon their discovery,drew much (attend)to the area. Also,there are few things as special as walking across the desert oasis at sunrise. (catch)this incredible scene,you must rise early.It's bitterly cold.But as the sun rises atop the golden dunes(沙丘)and paints a (true)picturesque scene,all your efforts pay off.Sunset is a popular time for a camel ride.Get off the camels walk up a rather steep dune overlooking Crescent Lake.From this position, (regard)as the best one,the incredible sunset is awe-inspiring.
No trip to Dunhuang is complete without visiting the Dunhuang Museum, it's possible to put all of the city's historical sites into proper historical context.The museum is expansive, (contain)many original artworks.Here,you are bound to be amazed by Dunhuang's rich culture.
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18、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Anytime I travel on my bicycle across the country,I'm always amazed by how kind people can be to strangers.
One night,my friends and I were camping in a town in Missouri.There was a severe storm and we were getting 1 .A complete stranger came by to2 us that there were tornadoes(龙卷风)heading our way.The stranger invited us to his home.We were surprised by his3 for our safety.Later we learned that there had been a lightening strike near the place where we had camped and several cattle had been4 .
Fortunately,we spent the night in a nice dry home.We were5 given the opportunity to take a shower. The next morning we had breakfast with the family and6 contact information.In a way we felt like the family had become a part of our journey.This was one of the most heartwarming7 of my life because this family had nothing to8 by being so kind to us.We were9 not the type they would usually10 but they treated us with respect and kindness. The kindness of a stranger always11 my faith in humanity.Whatever the person12 always comes with no strings attached and that's the most13 part.
That family 14 us so much that during the rest of the trip,we 15 others out every chance we got. We even bought food with our busking(街头卖艺)tips for the homeless.It's always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving.
(1)A 、annoyed B 、impatient C 、excited D 、nervous(2)A 、warn B 、show C 、convince D 、guarantee(3)A 、demand B 、concern C 、desire D 、responsibility(4)A 、drowned B 、deserted C 、killed D 、trapped(5)A 、even B 、merely C 、often D 、simply(6)A 、submitted B 、exchanged C 、checked D 、updated(7)A 、experiences B 、messages C 、traditions D 、comments(8)A 、fear B 、order C 、gain D 、offer(9)A 、especially B 、officially C 、occasionally D 、definitely(10)A 、ask about B 、complain about C 、agree with D 、associate with(11)A 、reveals B 、shakes C 、strengthens D 、shapes(12)A 、states B 、wishes C 、saves D 、gives(13)A 、impressive B 、practical C 、satisfactory D 、evident(14)A 、funded B 、inspired C 、owed D 、delighted(15)A 、drove B 、sought C 、helped D 、pointed -
19、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Super communicators are people who are consistently able to create real connections with others just by listening and talking.The following are four habits of super communicators.
They know what kind of conversation they're having.Super communicators are usually able to respond accordingly.If you're having a practical conversation,your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions. If your friend is just expressing his feelings,you just need to be a good listener.
They prove they're listening.There are plenty of ways to appear like you're listening,like making eye contact or nodding.To do that,experts suggest a technique called "cycle for understanding".Ask a question and listen to the response.Repeat what they just told you.Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct. .
They ask a lot of the right questions.Research shows that highly effective communicators tend to ask 10 to 20 times as many questions as everyone else.They may simply be follow-up questions like"What happened next?" Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up. They ask about people's values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection. The goal of a discussion isn't to impress someone,convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It's to genuinely comprehend someone else's point of view and share their own views accordingly.The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from. .
A.They aim to understand.
B.Experts call them"deep questions"
C.They are persuasive communicators.
D.The decisions should be easy to carry out.
E.This practice sounds simple but is powerful.
F.Then you should be ready to give good advice.
G.And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen.
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20、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
When it comes to lowering blood pressure,studies have typically shown that aerobic(有氧的)exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Exercises that engage muscles without movement,such as wall squats and planks,may be best for lowering blood pressure,according to a large study published in July,2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
This type of training is known as isometric exercise,according to the Mayo Clinic.Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length,and the joints involved don't move,facilitating stability of the body.Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without,just relying on the body's own weight.
"These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,"said study coauthor Dr.Jamie O'Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks,on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023.From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants,the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training),isometric exercise, aerobic exercise,dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two,isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.
It's also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure.These include keeping to a healthy weight,eating a balanced diet,cutting down on salt,not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication.
More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training,the authors said.
(1)、What does the underlined part "isometric exercise"in paragraph 3 refer to?A、Exercise that is done with extra weights. B、Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C、Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D、Exercise that engages muscles without movement.(2)、How did the researchers carry out the study?A、By providing statistics. B、By interviewing experts. C、By doing experiments. D、By making comparisons.(3)、What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on?A、Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B、Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C、Assessing its suitability for different populations. D、Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、The benefits of aerobic exercises. B、The best exercise for blood pressure. C、The effects of various types of exercises. D、The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle.