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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。
Before traveling to Lake Tahoe, make sure your plans are in order. Here are several vacation packages to the area offered online. Easily find the perfect route or simply build your own to experience the wonders of Lake Tahoe.
Get Outdoors in Lake Tahoe Package
Get outdoors and explore! With this fun vacation package, you can stay in the Lake Tahoe area for three nights and have a few adventures along the way. This package also features Lake Tahoe Sport Fishing, allowing guests to get out and fish!
Package includes: 3 nights' lodging(住宿)in your choice of over 33 hotels.
Lake Tahoe Romantic Getaway Package
Lake Tahoe Romantic Getaway Package is perfect for people who want to have a romantic time. It also includes the Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Sunset Cruise on the Bleu Wave, which allows you the chance to see the beautiful surroundings of Lake Tahoe.
Package includes: 4 nights' lodging in your choice of over 11 hotels.
Lake Tahoe Family Vacation Package
Due to the amazing sights, there are lots of activities in this package to take part in. If your next trip happens to be in the Lake Tahoe area, then consider booking the Lake Tahoe Family Vacation Package. Everyone is suitable to visit.
Package includes: 3 nights' lodging in your choice of over 11 hotels.
Lake Tahoe Weekend Getaway Package
Lake Tahoe Weekend Getaway Package is great for people of all ages, so this is a great choice for families. It also includes a Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Cruise, which takes place aboard the Bleu Wave.
Package includes: 2 nights' lodging in your choice of over 22 hotels.
(1)、Which package should you choose if you like adventures?A、Get Outdoors in Lake Tahoe Package. B、Lake Tahoe Romantic Getaway Package. C、Lake Tahoe Family Vacation Package. D、Lake Tahoe Weekend Getaway Package.(2)、What can visitors do in Lake Tahoe Romantic Getaway Package?A、Go fishing. B、Have five full nights at a hotel. C、Go cycling along the Lake Tahoe. D、Enjoy the sunset.(3)、What do the last two packages have in common?A、The price. B、The activities. C、The customers. D、The accommodation. -
2、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What did the speaker go to London for?A、To work there. B、To have a holiday. C、To visit a friend.(2)、In which season did the speaker go to London?A、Spring. B、Summer. C、Autumn.(3)、What did the speaker like most in London?A、The wonderful plays. B、The delicious food. C、The beautiful scenery.(4)、What can we learn from the talk?A、It's necessary to take an umbrella in London. B、The speaker will go to London again this year. C、Most of the restaurants in London only offer English food.
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3、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What did the man think of the movie?A、Interesting. B、Too long. C、A bit violent.(2)、What kind of movie will the speakers watch next time?A、A horror movie. B、A war movie. C、A romantic comedy.(3)、Where does the woman want to sit next time?A、Near the back. B、In the center. C、In the front.(4)、When will the speakers meet on Friday?A、At 6:00 p.m. B、At 7:00 p.m. C、At 8:00 p.m.
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4、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How did the speakers know each other?A、They are colleagues. B、They met each other before. C、They are business partners.(2)、When will the speakers meet?A、At 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. B、At 3:00 p.m. tomorrow. C、It is not decided.(3)、What will the man do next?A、Write something down. B、Make a call. C、Have a meeting.
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5、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What did the woman do just now?A、She collected some money. B、She finished a cycle race. C、She took a long hot bath.(2)、Who is the man probably?A、A journalist. B、A racer. C、A bank clerk.
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6、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What does the man want the woman to do?A、Do some cleaning. B、Do some cooking. C、Get a gift for his mother.(2)、How does the man feel at last?A、Angry. B、Confused. C、Sorry.
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7、 Why did some people hand in the paper early?A、They finished it in a short time. B、They couldn't answer the questions. C、They had other important things to do.
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8、 What will the man do first?A、Finish the paper. B、Get parents' permission. C、See the professor.
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9、 What will the woman give the man?A、Some cakes. B、The recipe for the cakes. C、Some books.
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10、 What gift did Jenny get?A、Some flowers. B、A silk dress. C、A scarf.
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11、 What does the man advise the woman to do?A、Find a special gift. B、Give Mary $100. C、Ask other people.
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12、 阅读下面短文,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故事。
16-year-old Lisa hated looking at herself in the mirror. She was not comfortable in her own skin and feared people would label her "ugly" after seeing the burn scar on her face. It hurt her every time she had to recall that tragedy where her face was badly burned in a big fire. She enjoyed being alone, lost in books and melodies on her guitar. Shortly after Lisa's 15th birthday, Chris, Lisa's father, was stricken by a severe illness and lost his ability to walk. However, Chris managed to provide for the family. He sent his daughters to school and did everything possible to improve their lives. But their difficulties never ceased, mainly after he had to spend much on his mother's heart treatment. It appeared as though fate had only terrible plans for this family.
Lisa knew everything, and she couldn't bear to watch her daddy struggling so much. She wanted to help relieve her family's burden. "What can I do to improve our lives?" Lisa lost in deep thought. One day, a leaflet promoting a local music contest landed on Lisa's foot. Lisa's eyes sparkled with hope when she read it and saw that the cash prize was $25,000.
Lisa secretly registered for the music contest. Over the years, she had been passionate about music, skilled at playing the guitar and mastering numerous musical pieces. Now, she needed to compose an original song, sing it and accompany it with her guitar. Lisa locked herself in her room in her spare time, preparing for the contest. In her original composition, she illustrated the joyful moments spent with her family, and she emphasized her heart felt gratitude for her father's contribution to the entire household. Her lyrics over-flowed with genuine emotion. She tirelessly worked on the song, determined to perfect her performance. With the date for the contest approaching, Lisa spent more time on her preparations. She seemed no longer afraid to look at herself in the mirror. She often stood in front of the mirror, practiced her song and imagined her performance on the stage. Hopefully, she thought she would give her father a big surprise.
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。
The big day arrived, and Lisa was nervous.
Despite not winning the contest, Lisa's performance impressed many audiences, including a musician.
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13、 假定你是高中生李华,你的英国好友Jim听说你校开展了以"美化家园(Beautify Our Homes)"为主题的志愿者活动,他发电邮询问相关情况,请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:1. 活动内容;2. 活动意义。
注意:1. 词数80左右,邮件的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
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14、 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。
In a groundbreaking move, China Media Group(CMG) aired the nation's first-ever cartoon series (produce) entirely with the generative AI model. The 26-episode series, titled Poems of Timeless Acclaim, vividly reimagines traditional Chinese poems and verses, offering (engage) storytelling enhanced by lively visuals.
CMG Media GPT, powerful machine-learning model developed jointly by CMG and the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory(SAIL), is behind the show's production. This model, is trained with traditional Chinese poetry and large amounts of video and sound material, can create images and scenes in a traditional Chinese ink wash painting style (feature)accurate architectural designs and clothing details. SAIL stressed the CMG Media GPT's (efficient), noting that it provided designers with a low-cost and efficient tool for character and scene design. So far, this AI-powered approach (use) in every stage of the development and production process, and it has dramatically reduced production time and cost for CMG. " AI will not replace humans increase humans' working efficiency." Shen Haixiong, head of the China Media Group, expressed the broadcaster's commitment AI in a WeChat post, "We will explore deeper into technological innovation and embrace the Internet and AI (build) a 'powerful engine' and 'driving force' for a new type of international mainstream media."
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15、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Looking back, the memory of doctors, nurses and the conclusion of appendicitis(阑尾炎) was still clear. 1 , nothing hurt more than three days with appendicitis. After a series of emergencies, I could merely lie 2 and beg my body to stop hurting.
All the 3 acquired from years of swimming was eaten away. Previously, I could swim miles daily. Now it was a(n) 4 to sit up and I couldn't swim for almost three months.
When I finally returned to the pool, I struggled with my 5 ability. Race after race, I 6 my goals. Every time I 7 to enter the national competitions, I failed by a tiny amount.
Finally, I came to the last event that could 8 me for nationals. This was my last 9 : now or never. After so many failures, I couldn't help being furious about recent events.
The race started, and I dived in, throwing the pain, 10 and anger I had experienced recently into the pool. My mind focused, self-limitation was 11 and I devoted all my attention and strength to my moves.
When I saw my time, a wave of 12 swept over me. I eventually 13 self-doubt and won what almost 14 from me. Nationals were waiting for me, and by no means would I let anything 15 my advancement.
(1)A 、 Normally B 、 Frankly C 、 Fortunately D 、 Hopefully(2)A 、 motionless B 、 disappointed C 、 unconscious D 、 senseless(3)A 、 experience B 、 knowledge C 、 muscle D 、 honor(4)A 、 option B 、 effort C 、 fantasy D 、 embarrassment(5)A 、 regained B 、 fundamental C 、 reliable D 、 limited(6)A 、 took notice of B 、 fell short of C 、 was aware of D 、 ran away from(7)A 、 attempted B 、 applied C 、 declared D 、 determined(8)A 、 train B 、 sponsor C 、 qualify D 、 instruct(9)A 、 enemy B 、 performance C 、 failure D 、 shot(10)A 、 strength B 、 uncertainty C 、 depression D 、 criticism(11)A 、 taken over B 、 knocked down C 、 given away D 、 cut off(12)A 、 sorrow B 、 gratitude C 、 confusion D 、 relief(13)A 、 overcame B 、 understood C 、 ignored D 、 recognised(14)A 、 benefited B 、 resulted C 、 originated D 、 escaped(15)A 、 see through B 、 look over C 、 hold back D 、 account for -
16、 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。
Making the decision to invest in healthy lifestyle changes is more than just flipping a switch. Psychologists have found that it takes an average of 66 days for a new habit to become automatic, but the truth is that building and maintaining lifestyle changes is highly dependent on each individual. However, there are some easy strategies that can help you develop a lifestyle change plan that works for you.
Focus on the whole picture. Lifestyle changes are like a puzzle. There are many pieces that must be added up to the whole picture. Building habits in only one area of the puzzle will leave your overall picture lacking dimension. So it is important to understand how they all interact when setting up your lifestyle change plan.
Set realistic and achievable goals. Focus on setting goals that are realistic. Instead of expecting to run a marathon in six months, shoot for running a 5-kilometer race and then work up to the marathon. Setting realistic goals that you can achieve and then building on them will help you maintain momentum(动力) and stay motivated.
Building habits takes time. Be patient with yourself and understand that the fastest way forward isn't always the smartest way forward. The goal in creating lifestyle changes isn't to get to the finish line as quickly as possible. The goal is to build habits that are sustainable in your everyday life.
A. Track your progress and adjust your goals accordingly.
B. Adopt new habits slowly and build on success.
C. Therefore, focus on building one habit at a time.
D. The goals you set for yourself are essential for overall success in changing your lifestyle.
E. Making sustainable lifestyle changes is a process that takes time, dedication and patience.
F. So, give yourself time to start small and build on success so that the end result is rock solid.
G. Your physical, mental and emotional health all work together to make or break lifestyle changes.
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17、 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。
The American Psychological Association(APA) has issued its first advisory on social media use in adolescence(青春期). What's most striking in its data based on recommendations is how little we really know about how these apps affect our kids.
The relative newness of platforms like Snapchat and Tik Tok means little research is available about their long-term effects on teen and tween brains. Getting better data will require significant funding—and much more openness from tech companies.
"What little evidence we do have unsurprisingly suggests that social media trades on motivators that aren't great for young brains. Many kids' first exposure to social media occurs at the worst possible time when it comes to brain development," says Mitch Prinstein, a psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of North Carolina(UNC).
"Things like 'button and artificial intelligence(in general)' are going to affect young people's brains in a way that's very different from adult brains when it comes to the desire to stay online and to say or do almost anything to get followers." When it comes to social interactions, he compares kids' brains to a car with a huge gas pedal and weak brakes(刹车).
Earlier this year, Prinstein and his UNC colleagues published the results of one of the first studies of how the adolescent brain reacts to social media. The team surveyed a group of middle schoolers to understand their social media habits, and then stuck them in an MRI machine to watch their brains as they reacted to social rewards or punishments. They found that 12-year-olds who habitually checked social media had distinct neural patterns, with more activities over time in parts of the brain associated with motivation, salience(or where attention is focused) and cognitive control.
The team didn't weigh in on whether those differences were good or bad, or whether the relationship was causal or correlational. But their work points to the need for more research. It should also remind parents of the need to be keenly aware of social media's hidden influence on still-developing brains.
(1)、What issue regarding social media apps does the APA report highlight?A、Their addictive nature. B、The lack of data on their influence. C、The dishonesty of their developers. D、The ineffectiveness of their incentives.(2)、Which word can best describe young brains in relation to social interactions?A、Uncontrolled. B、Sensitive. C、Unpredictable. D、Productive.(3)、What did Prinstein's team discover about adolescents who regularly use social media?A、They are usually highly motivated. B、They find it difficult to concentrate. C、They have greater cognitive control. D、Their brains show unique features.(4)、What might be the best title for the text?A、Empowering Teens in the Digital Age B、How to Guide Teens' Social Media Engagement C、The Hidden Influence of Social Media on Young Minds D、The Importance of Healthy Social Media Habits -
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。
When it comes to architectural accomplishments, humans like to think they stand at the top. That is to underestimate the astonishing achievement s of social insects; for example, white ants raise skyscraping nests. The true master builders of the insect world, however, are the hundreds of species of stingless bees.
In a new study, Ms. Di Pietro and her colleagues observed over 400 colonies of the stingless bee species in a large bee house in Brazil in 2022 and 2023. Around 95% of the colonies exhibited honeycombs(a structure made by bees) built up in horizontal layers(水平分层), like tiered wedding cakes, while the rest adopted a spiral(螺旋的) structure.
Since the stingless bee shows a strong preference for a horizontal-layer honeycomb structure, it's surprising that spiral honeycombs occur. The team confirmed that there was no difference in the average cell-building rate between the two styles, and therefore no efficiency advantage.
In order to rule out a genetic explanation for the different styles, the researchers transplanted workers from colonies that built in one tradition to colonies that built in the other, having first emptied the host structures of their native adults. The imported workers soon switched to the local style, which was then continued by the colony's young insects as they eventually matured into workers.
Dr. Tom Wenseleers guessed that the bees may switch styles as a way of coping with the build-up of small construction errors made by their fore-runners. Such a process, in which multiple organisms indirectly affect each other's behavior through the traces they leave in their environment, is known as stigmergy(共识主动性). The researchers later introduced a sign of spirals to the otherwise perfect horizontal-layer honeycombs, and found that it did indeed cause the bees to switch to building spirals.
These results suggest that stingless bees can pass on different building traditions across generations and individuals needn't be instructed by their peers. "The findings are the clearest demonstration of cultural differences naturally appearing in insects. Insect culture would once have been thought impossible," says behavioral biologist Andrew Whiten, who wasn't involved in the research. "Less than a century ago, culture was thought to be uniquely human."
(1)、How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A、By posing a contrast. B、By reporting an event. C、By supposing a situation. D、By justifying an assumption.(2)、What can be inferred about the stingless bees' honeycomb-building behavior?A、It is a result driven by genetic factors. B、It involves cost and efficiency considerations. C、It is switched constantly between several styles. D、It shows flexibility in the changing environments.(3)、What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A、The impact of fore-runners' behavior on other stingless bees. B、The underlying logic behind stingless bees' building styles. C、The advantages of maintaining stigmergy among stingless bees. D、The significance of correcting small errors during construction.(4)、What is Andrew Whiten's attitude towards the findings of the study?A、Doubtful. B、Conservative. C、Favorable. D、Critical. -
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。
The public footpath laid barely 20 meters from where I stood, promising a walk along the river, passing fields and through woodland, well away from any road. Yet there was something in my way—the River Thames.
I checked my map to see how to reach the path, but there was no other footpath that would lead me to the island on which it sat. It was only accessible by boat—kid's dream. Similar to a talent show, some performances are educational but mostly, they just make you laugh. Talent is irrelevant, and audience engagement through call and response is essential.
Away from phones and peers back home, social norms fade and space for self-exploration forms. Shy kids come out of their shells, and cool kids let_their_guard_down. They get to open up this door to a part of themselves that they wouldn't have felt safe to reveal at school or at home.
It's been a decade since my last performance as a camp counselor, and I never thought of skits from a skill-building perspective. But I now realize this rich camp tradition left a great impression on me. Through camp skits, I developed my sense of humor, built confidence in front of a crowd, and learned how to accept others for their quirks(怪癖).
Maybe we can make our schools or communities more like summer camps by bringing the silliness of skits into our families and classrooms to reconnect with ourselves and each other. The next time you're sitting around a campfire with friends and family, give it a try. Embrace the discomfort and invite your loved ones to join in on the improvising(即兴创作). And remember: the more funny noises and childlike humor, the better.
(1)、What is the main purpose of skit performances at summer camps?A、To entertain and engage the audience. B、To showcase talent and skills. C、To educate the audience. D、To compete with fellow campers.(2)、What does the underlined phrase "let their guard down" in Paragraph 3 mean?A、Defend. B、Relax. C、Mature. D、Respond.(3)、How did the author benefit from camp skits?A、She developed a competitive spirit. B、She understood social norms better. C、She became more tolerant. D、She became more creative.(4)、What does the author advise us to do?A、Take up challenges in life. B、Accept our imperfections. C、Participate in more community activities. D、Break out of our comfort zone. -
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。
Art Contest-Technology &You!
Technology is everywhere these days. Automation has pioneered innovation. Your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and now it's easier than ever to communicate with anyone in the world. What are your thoughts on technology, social media or your phone? Do you feel excitement every time you get a notification message, or do you feel tied down by these digital "chains"?
However you feel, we want you to put that into artwork-paintings, digital art or photography. One winner and several honorable mentions will be featured in the December 2024 magazine, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card! You may even see your art work in future issues of Teen Ink magazine.
Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024
Details and requirements:
Entrants must have a Teen Ink account and be aged 13~19.
Inappropriate content will not be accepted.
Submissions must relate to the topic(technology).
Entries must be a piece of artwork created by the entrants themselves.
Entrants can submit as many pieces of art as they wish.
How to submit:
Entries can be submitted through the Teen Ink website. All entries submitted will be reviewed and considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
Make sure to submit your art work to the appropriate art category(technology) on Teen Ink. You can do this by using the "additional tags(标签)" field in your submission form.
(1)、What is the main theme of the art contest?A、The development of technology. B、The application of technology. C、Innovations of technology. D、Viewpoints on technology.(2)、What is one of the requirements for submitting artwork to the contest?A、Submit original artwork. B、Submit artwork with a unique tag. C、Submit different types of artwork. D、Submit only one piece of artwork.(3)、What is Teen Ink?A、A library. B、A magazine. C、An art school. D、An art museum.