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A bot is a software program that often works by itself on the internet to perform the same kinds of actions as humans do. The report, produced by California-based internet security company Imperva, found that 49.6 percent of worldwide internet traffic ( 互联网流量) came from bots in 2023, while from human users fell to 50.4 percent. Imperva's study also found that web traffic linked to "bad bots" grew to 32 percent in 2023, a rise of 30.2 percent from 2022. Nanhi Singh, a security advisor at Imperva, said that bots are currently one of growing threats facing almost every industry.
Bots are generally designed to visit websites and independently search for many kinds of online information. They are able to operate at much greater speeds than humans and can process repeated searches and process large amounts of data. Online search advisor Yoast notes that some bots are considered good because they can be useful to individuals through tools such as OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT. Some others are considered malicious, because they are trained to hack, or break into network computer systems. These kinds of bots pretend themselves as humans and collect private data or financial information that can be used to commit crimes. And some bots are even designed to spread misinformation and false news.
The study also suggested that some countries have a much bigger problem with bad bots than others. Web traffic linked to bad bots in 2023 accounted for 71 percent in Ireland while Germany was next, with 67.5 percent. The percentage of Mexico and the USA was reported to be 42.8 percent and 35.4 percent respectively. Imperva even reported that bad bot activity would lead to account takeovers, which increased 10 percent in 2023 over 2022. The highest number of account takeovers – 36.8 percent–happened in the financial services industry. Next was the travel industry, with 11.5 percent, followed by business services at eight percent.
Nanhi Singh said the problem is likely to worsen in coming years to the point where such bots would exist everywhere. She urged organizations to introduce bot management and security tools in an effort to limit automated traffic and prevent dangerous account takeovers.
(1)、What did Imperva's study find?A、Bad bots caused 49.6% of web traffic in 2023. B、Traffic from human users fell to the second in 2023. C、Web traffic linked to "bad bots" rose sharply in 2023. D、Nearly half of the world's web traffic was caused by bad bots in 2023.(2)、What does the underlined word "malicious" in Paragraph 2mean?A、Useful. B、Dependable. C、Harmful. D、Irresponsible.(3)、What is Nanhi Singh's attitude towards current situation of web traffic?A、Optimistic. B、Satisfied. C、Concerned. D、Conservative.(4)、What can be learned about bots from the passage?A、Every industry is currently threatened by bots. B、Bots can be both helpful and troublesome. C、Bots can search for online information by themselves. D、Web traffic linked to bad bots was the most serious problem in Ireland in 2023. -
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Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. Ghunta's family lived in a rural part of Western Jamaica. His mother often had to make tough choices about how to use their limited resources, including a decision to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home.
When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn't catch up on his reading skills. Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had not been exposed to books. By the time he entered the sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn't make out words, spell, or read with understanding.
When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher decided to start a special reading program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. The teacher was incredibly kind to him. She did not ask anything of Ghunta, except that he worked hard and believed in himself.
Under her guidance, Ghunta's reading skills finally started to improve. He started to feel more confident. "She had left me with the gift of literacy," he said, "and with the value as a human being." His life took a new direction. He graduated from elementary school with a number of academic awards, including one for "most improved in reading". He went on to college. Today, he is the author of two children's books, about overcoming difficult experiences in childhood. He's now working on his first full-length collection of poetry.
"I would love her to see the significant impact that she has made on my life, and the ways in which I have carried this memory of her—the hope and the light—with me and how it continues to be a source of joy."
(1)、What do we know about Ghunta's family?A、The family lived a poor life. B、Their house sat in the urban area. C、His mother had no choice of resources. D、The family was supported by his parents.(2)、Which word best describes Ghunta before meeting the young teacher?A、Lazy. B、Impatient. C、Careless. D、Unconfident.(3)、What can be inferred about the teacher's impact on Ghunta's life beyond literacy?A、She encouraged him to pursue a career in education. B、She helped him get a sense of self-worth and hope. C、She introduced him to the world of professional writing. D、She provided him with financial support for his education.(4)、What can be the best title for the text?A、Poor Students Finding Help B、A College Shaping Someone C、Life Led In A New Direction D、The Pain Brought By The Poor Life -
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Family Day 2024
Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend: Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
February 19
Join park staff at Sleeping Giant this Family Day to enjoy some outdoor activities including ice skating with neighbor campfire, winter hiking or walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The visitor centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The park gate will be closed and locked at 4:40 p.m. Don't forget to reserve your vehicle permit in advance!
Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park
February 17
Spend an enjoyable day exploring the park trails, barns (仓棚), and outdoor play equipment. The play barn (for children 10 years and under) will be open from 9100 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit the children's farm with a variety of animals, search for the park's Gnome Road, or climb to the top of the hill and enjoy the views from the canyon scenic observation deck!
Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park
February 16&17
Visit Sibbald Point this winter for an evening journey along the Maidenhair Fern Trail, lit only by fire and the stars.
Hike between the hours of 6:30—9:30 p.m. on your own or join in a guided hike led by Discovery staff beginning at 6:30 p.m. This journey takes 1-1.5 hours to complete dependent on your hiking pace.
Staff recommend bringing your own snowshoes, but they are optional depending on amount of snow fall. Be sure to check the Snow Report before you arrive!
Family Fishing Weekend
February 17—19
Do you know Canadians can fish licence-free from February 17 to February 19? What a great time to introduce your family to ice fishing! Find an event near you.
Safety should always be number one. Remember: Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness. Always dress for the weather and layer up. Make sure you obey the rules and regulations of the body of water you're fishing on too!
(1)、What should you do before attending the activities at Sleeping Giant?A、Bring your snowshoes. B、Apply for vehicle permit. C、Check the snow report. D、Know about relevant rules.(2)、How long will the play barn be open?A、For 5 hours. B、For 6 hours. C、For 7 hours. D、For 8 hours.(3)、Which of the following requires attention to the thickness of ice?A、Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. B、Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park. C、Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park. D、Family Fishing Weekend. -
4、 听下面一段独白,回答四个小题。(1)、How does Vivian make a living in China?A、By doing live streaming. B、By running a video sharing app. C、By showing the Chinese a real America.(2)、How many followers does Vivian have?A、200, 000. B、300, 000. C、400, 000.(3)、Where is Vivian's income mainly from?A、Online sale of goods. B、Virtual gifts from her fans. C、Donation from her followers.(4)、What does Vivian realize despite her success?A、She cannot rely on Momo in the long run. B、She can earn much more on a new platform. C、She should owe her success to her followers.
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5、 听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。(1)、Why do the two speakers want to travel?A、Because they've got tired of work. B、Because they think city life is boring. C、Because they've saved up enough money.(2)、When can they begin their vacation?A、Tomorrow. B、On Sunday. C、Next Monday.(3)、What will they do next?A、Fill up the tank. B、Make a list of necessities. C、Buy the high-speed train ticket.
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6、 听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。(1)、Where is the man working?A、In LA. B、In Paris. C、In London.(2)、What does the man think of his living place?A、It's polluted. B、It's clean and beautiful. C、It's near the town center.(3)、What problem does the man have?A、Job. B、Language. C、Transportation.
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7、 听下面一段对话,回答三个小题。(1)、When did the woman start running in the park?A、Today. B、One month ago. C、One year ago.(2)、What is Plogging according to the man's introduction?A、A global trend that started this year. B、An activity for the benefit of marathon runners. C、A new trend combining picking up trash and running.(3)、Why is Plogging becoming popular?A、Because of the good effect of losing weight. B、Because of the desire to be close to nature. C、Because of the increasing awareness of the plastic problems.
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8、 听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。(1)、What is the relationship between the two speakers?A、Best friends. B、Boss and secretary. C、Husband and wife.(2)、Why can't the woman enjoy the chocolate?A、Because it's not her favorite one. B、Because she is trying to lose weight. C、Because the man is on a business trip.
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9、 What does the man mean?A、Stay at the grocery. B、Go and get the umbrella. C、Buy a new umbrella now.
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10、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At home. B、On the subway. C、In a parking lot.
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11、 How many subjects will the man do in the afternoon?A、Two. B、One. C、None.
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12、 When will the woman probably get gifts?A、This week. B、Next week. C、In three months.
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13、 What does the woman get?A、The flower. B、The fruit. C、The flower cake.
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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,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After his wife died, Ramu was left alone in this world. He was sixty-five years old. With time going by, Ramu's sadness increased. The more he thought, the stronger his belief became that it was useless to live in this world anymore.
One morning, he went out for a walk and didn't return to his home. His steps took him out of city and there he saw a bus. He took that bus. After a few hours, the bus was passing through a thick forest and stopped there for a break.
Ramu stepped out' of the bus and headed in a direction. After a while, he heard a voice from the bus calling for passengers to return but he decided not to return. He wanted to get lost in the thick forest.
In the thick forest, even during the day there was slight darkness. Ramu was walking as if he was not conscious (有知觉的). While walking, he went towards the side of a mountain. His steps suddenly stopped at a place where the mountain opened towards a valley below. There he saw the path was blocked by two sticks and a sign written in big letters—DANGER.
He couldn't understand who would write this in such a thick forest. While looking around, Ramu walked a little further towards the valley, seeing a deep ditch (壕沟) ahead. At that moment, his heart trembled (颤抖).He sat aside, thinking how a moment ago he wanted to die but now he was scared.
With a calmed mind, he started wandering, looking for the person who did this. While wandering, he saw many signs. He saw DANGER/ BEWARE sign at many dangerous places and POISONOUS FRUITS sign was written on many trees.
He realized that if those signs were not put up, anyone could have fallen into one of those deep ditches and lost his life. Seeing all this, Ramu called out loudly, "Brother, who saved my life? ! I want to see you."
Just then, from behind the leaves, an old man appeared laughing and said, "I have been watching you for a long time. Tell me how did you come here?"
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。
After telling the old man his story, Ramu asked, "What are you doing here?"
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It got late, so the old man invited Ramu to his place so that he could return home the next day.
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15、 假定你是李华,你校英文报为促进大家对中国传统艺术的了解,特开设了"Art of the Week"专栏。请你写一篇文章去投稿,介绍一种你喜爱的艺术形式,内容包括:1. 艺术形式简介;2. 推荐理由;3. 给出建议:如何对这项艺术加深了解。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
It is a special cross-country race. The competitors' vehicles are madefruits and vegetables like carrots eggplants, grapefruits, pumpkins and oranges. They are the creations of pupils from the Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School.
According to Chen You, the science class teacher,(base) knowledge had been taught within 6 classes to students before they drew sketches and(choose) vegetables to make a food car.
Although students were encouraged(design) their cars together with parents, all the cars should be made in the class. After(bring) piles of ingredients as well as tools the children began their innovation. Some cut the carrot slices to make them round, and some others assembled (组装) their car components together.
In addition to the(compete), students are required to reflect on the (difficulty) they encountered making their vehicles,things they have learned from the activity and the improvements they think the course can make.
touched the teachers most was the unity and friendship among the children. For example, although the contest was fierce (激烈的), students felt (excite) for the champion car as if they themselves had stood out, and when a girl's car fell apart their friends comforted her and helped reassemble the car.
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Many of us were told from an early age that, "you learn from your mistakes". But is this actually true?
The short answer is "yes" — failure can be a teachable moment. But learning from our mistakes is, in reality, very hard because we don't like to fail. It doesn't feel good, so we react to failure in impulsive and emotional ways, like giving up on a task prematurely, telling ourselves we don't care whether we succeed, or finding fault with the task itself. This is self-protective, according to Hallgeir, a professor of psychology at the Norwegian School of Economics. "Most of us want to think of ourselves as competent", he says, so when we fail "it poses a serious threat to our self-image".
Fortunately, there is research to suggest that there are some strategies to help us overcome the emotional barriers around failure. One of them is to adopt a third-person perspective. Instead of asking "Why did I fail?", we could ask "Why did Sam fail?", for example. Multiple studies by psychologist Ethan Kross at the University of Michigan show that adopting a third-person perspective helps to soften our negative emotional reactions, allowing us to look at failure more objectively.
A second strategy involves offering advice to others who may be in the same position as us. This strategy led to better levels of motivation and academic success in the test groups — involving both adults and children — that were asked to give advice based on their own failures. Professors Eskreis-Winkler and Duckworth found that the satisfaction of helping others "forces people to engage with their experience and what they have learned".
The writer Samuel Beckett once said: "fail again, fail better". But it now seems that we should be saying: "fail again, fail smarter". Failure is an unavoidable part of life, but by learning to overcome the emotional barriers around it, we may find the road to success is a little easier to navigate (确定方向).
(1)、What does the underlined word "impulsive" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Uncontrollable. B、Optimistic. C、Impressive. D、Ambitious.(2)、Why don't we like to fail?A、Failure can be teachable. B、Failure threatens our self-image. C、Failure is an unavoidable part of life. D、Learning from our failures is very hard.(3)、Which of the following will the writer agree with?A、Failure can be avoided if we learn from it. B、Giving advice to others can help us fail better. C、Only those who succeed can give advice to others. D、A third-person perspective helps us out of the bad feelings of failure.(4)、What does the text focus on?A、Smarter ways to learn from failure. B、How to fail better when we fail again. C、Failure can let us succeed more easily. D、Why we react to failure in emotional ways. -
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For eight-year-old Toby, who is deaf, watching films or TV can sometimes be a bit pointless, because so many of them don't have sign language versions. "We have subtitles but it goes too fast," his dad Jarod Mills said. But now, Toby has some help thanks to an app developed by a 17-year-old student, Mariella Satow, who created a signing app called SignUp.
She got the idea when she was teaching herself American Sign Language(ASL)—one of hundreds of sign languages used across the world. Manella wanted to watch TV shows to help her learn, and she was disappointed to discover how few had signed versions. It's taken a year for Mariella to develop the technology, with lots of help from ASL teachers and the deaf community.
The app is available in the US as a browser extension—with an interpreter appearing in a box once the film starts playing. It only works on Disney Plus films at the moment, because that's where Mariella thought she could help the most children. Jarod, who works at a school for deaf children, says it was "exciting" watching Toby use Mariella's invention. He says, "Kids are getting information like any hearing child does."
Deaf people in the UK face many of the same barriers when it comes to cinema and TV. "A hearing person can go to the cinema any time whereas deaf people have to make sure there's a suitable viewing a time we're free," says 27-year-old Stacey Worboys from Cardiff. She has learned British Sign Language(BSL), and is comfortable using subtitles when watching TV shows and films. But she feels having an interpreter would make things "more inclusive", especially for someone who might struggle with subtitles. Stacey and Toby aren't the only people to be welcoming Mariella's app. It's now got thousands of users.
Stacey says a UK version of an app like SignUp would make films and TV "more accessible" for the deaf community. Mariella is up for the challenge—and hopes to make a British Sign Language version of her app for other streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. "There are more than 300 sign languages used worldwide, so it'll take a long time to get all of those versions out," she says.
(1)、Mariella created SignUp because of ____.A、her awareness of Toby's frustration B、the encouragement from her teachers C、her childhood memories in a cinema D、lack of signed TV shows for the deaf(2)、It can be inferred that Jarod holds a ____ attitude to Mariella's invention.A、negative B、favorable C、neutral D、doubtful(3)、What will be Mariella's next challenge?A、To design a BSL version of the app. B、To update the app for cinemas. C、To promote the use of her app worldwide. D、To launch a universal version of the app.(4)、Which of the following words can best describe Mariella?A、Curious and fearless B、Talented and humorous C、Creative and caring D、knowledgeable and humble -
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Nanjing Yunjin brocade is traditional Chinese silk art with a history of about 1,600 years. Its complex weaving techniques, various colors and patterns, and its particular choices of materials make it valuable and ancient people said, "An inch of brocade, an inch of gold." Today, the traditional characteristics and unique skills of yunjin remain to be an award-winning art treasure. Its techniques are passed down from generation to generation by artisans.
Zhou Shuangxi, a national-level inheritor of yunjin weaving techniques, is one of them. Back in 1973, he graduated from a mining school and was selected to become a student at the NanjingYunjin Research Institute along with five other students, just because he was "in good shape". There were only several masters in their 70s and not even a loom (织布机) to use. "The old masters finally remembered a loom was stored somewhere. When I opened the door, I saw what seemed like a pile of wood," Zhou recalled.
"Weaving was difficult, but different from mining. Mining requires heavy physical labor, but working with the soft and thin silk requires studying and practicing in front of a loom for decades until you master the technique. My hands became quite awkward due to mining, so I used to put my hands in warm water whenever I could. In this way, they could become softer and weave the silk more easily," he said.
Out of the six or so students, Zhou is the only one who has insisted on the trade to this day. Having devoted the past five decades to yunjin production despite all the sweat and struggles, he has developed his techniques to the point where he can weave the antique dragon robes in all their small details. He also made various artworks that not only show China's intangible cultural heritage but also serve as Zhou Shuangxi's artistic creations.
"I am lucky to be in such a good era and I have the honor of being a representative inheritor," Zhou said.
(1)、What was Zhou's original impression of yunjin weaving techniques as a student?A、They faced an uncertain future. B、They were popular among the public. C、They required much physical strength. D、They were closely related to his schooling.(2)、Why did Zhou put his hands in warm water?A、To relieve the pain of mining. B、To make them much handier. C、To gain an attractive appearance. D、To rest his hands and draw inspiration.(3)、What kind of person is Zhou probably according to the text?A、Determined and creative. B、Awkward and hesitant. C、Encouraging and honest. D、Adventurous and sociable.(4)、What's the text mainly about?A、The ups and downs of yunjin. B、People's appreciation of a traditional art treasure. C、Artisans' struggle to pass down traditional techniques. D、A national-level inheritor of yunjin weaving techniques. -
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Four Top Family Camping Trips
Camp Clearwater: White Lake, North Carolina
Camp Clearwater in White Lake, North Carolina, features its own 1, 100-acre lake complete with 1, 300 feet of shorefront. On-site facilities here include a mini-golf area, sports fields and a park that allows pets. Further, the family campground hosts various activities, including games, cornhole tournaments and golf cart parades. Overnight campsites run from $40 to $60 per night.
A Tiny House Resort: Cairo, New York
Those cager to try tiny living in a natural setting should check out this tiny location in the heart of the Catskills Mountains region. There are on-site facilities including a pool, a dog park, kayaks, massage services and even goat yoga. You can spend your time walking on the waterfront trails or relaxing on a boat. Rates start at $295 per night for tiny homes that sleep two, but some tiny homes with more space for additional guests or amenities(便利设施) cost more.
Meeman-Shelby Forest: Memphis, Tennessee
The Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park features 12, 539 acres of outdoor space along the Mississippi River. This area is known for its magnificent trees as well as the many endangered and protected plants that call it home. You can camp here in a two-bedroom cabin(小木屋) or on one of the 49 campsites. Cabin rentals start around $110 per night, and you can rent a camping spot for as little as $25 per night.
Flamingo Adventures at the Everglades: Florida Keys
Families within close driving distance to the Florida Everglades have plenty of outdoor options to consider, including houseboat and eco-tent rentals through Flamingo Adventures. Houseboat rentals sleep four adults and two kids maximum and prices start at $350 per night. Eco-tents, which sit on platforms and feature bed linens, electricity, sitting areas and plenty of storage, start at $50 per night.
(1)、What activities are available at Camp Clearwater?A、Swimming and kayaks. B、Mini-golf and goat yoga. C、Sports and golf cart parades. D、Games and massage services.(2)、For a project on rare plants, which camping trip would be the most suitable?A、A Tiny House Resort: Cairo, New York. B、Meeman-Shelby Forest: Memphis, Tennessee. C、Camp Clearwater: White Lake, North Carolina. D、Flamingo Adventures at the Everglades: Florida Keys.(3)、How much does a two-night stay in a houseboat at Flamingo Adventures, Florida Keys, cost for a family of two adults and one kid?A、$300. B、$350. C、$700. D、$800.