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1、What is the problem with the woman's computer according to the man?A、It's quite old. B、It's too dirty. C、Its fan is broken.
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2、What are the speakers probably?A、Police officers. B、Cleaners. C、Builders.
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3、What does the woman wish to do?A、Continue the work tomorrow. B、Move onto something new. C、Hand in a report tonight.
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4、Why did the woman wait to give the present?A、She only just bought it. B、She forgot the man's birthday. C、She thought it's less meaningful to deliver.
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5、Where are the speakers?A、At a concert. B、At a book club. C、At a restaurant.
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6、 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。
My husband asked, in an unpleasant voice, what I wanted to do for my birthday. I told him that I wanted something special but didn't know what. He then asked if I wanted to go to the new restaurant, and I said no. He suggested going out with friends, and I also said no. Finally, he asked what I wanted. "Something special, so I don't just feel old," I answered. Maybe I could just get some hair dye (染发液) or some new skin cream.
"Hmm," he disappeared into the garage. I've always thought garages were built for men so they had a place to think.
With no party in sight, I decided to use my positive thinking. How to celebrate? I couldn't think of any event that would improve my attitude toward my birthday. I had no idea what I truly wanted or needed.
Thanksgiving Day had always been my favorite celebration. I loved to give gifts to family and friends. And that's when I realized it. If I loved giving gifts, then I could do that for my birthday! Why not? This was how I came up with my annual Birthday Person.
In the months before my birthday, I thought of all the people who had supported me. I searched for a small token (礼券) —a gift. Then I planned what I wanted to say. After writing my first rough draft, I got a clean sheet of paper that didn't have tearstains (泪痕) on it. And then I created the finished product and mailed it with my gift. There have been many tears involved in writing notes to my Birthday Person, tears of joy, tears of healing, tears shared on the giving and the receiving end.
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。
I chose my mom the first year.
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Looking back at these letters, I see many people on my list.
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7、 假定你是李华,你的外国朋友Steve想要来你的家乡旅游。请你给他写一封邮件,推荐一个旅游景点,内容要点包括:
1. 欢迎他的到来;
2. 推荐景点及理由;
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Steve,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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8、 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 development of electric vehicles (EVs) is thriving (欣欣向荣的) in China. Chinese consumers now see owning an EV a symbol of energy conservation.
Last March, China sold a large number of cars, a lot of were EVs or plug-in hybrids. This was a big increase compared to the previous year. The number of EVs in China (be) very high now. Because oil prices are high, many Chinese people are choosing (purchase) electric cars, which are better for the environment and cheaper to run. More people in China are buying EVs compared to the people in the US.
Making the best of the market system and promoting fierce (compete) among industry players are the key to China's success. So EV manufacturers should (consistent) innovate, cut production costs and reduce prices. The same market logic explains why the country (strengthen) its incomparable skill in manufacturing during the past four decades.
As result, Chinese buyers have a greater selection of EV's than those anywhere in the world, and also at a much (low) price. This explains why Chinese shoppers are increasingly fond of buying EVs, as well as the higher EV penetration rate in the world's largest auto market. Chinese makers (fill) higher-end EVs with advanced infotainment (资讯娱乐节目) systems and other innovative functions want to attract potential buyers around the world.
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9、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ken Wilcox started working for a new company in Washington DC. While the company 1 well, his boss was what Wilcox describes as a "tyrant (暴君) ". Besides, Wilcox's closest friend was 2 .
One morning in mid-January after a business meeting, Wilcox was 3 down a busy street. It was bitterly cold, and all the holiday cheer of the New Year had 4 from the city. He'd just received two 5 phone calls: one from his angry 6 and the other from his sick friend.
So he was just really feeling 7 . And he just didn't understand what the 8 of life was. He even had a very negative idea for life.
As he 9 his idea, Wilcox made eye contact with a woman walking toward him.
"She quite 10 looked at me and sought out my eyes. And when we locked 11 , she just gave me a beautiful smile," said Wilcox. "She didn't say anything to me. She just smiled at me. And that 12 was enough to keep me moving forward."
Soon after that 13 with the lady, Wilcox quit his job. He's now doing a job he loves.
"I have to be surprised that it all 14 on a cold January day. There was the wonderful woman on the street who decided to smile at me. She is my unsung 15 ."
(1)A 、 sold B 、 recovered C 、 paid D 、 enrolled(2)A 、 sick B 、 happy C 、 thin D 、 blue(3)A 、 getting B 、 falling C 、 lying D 、 walking(4)A 、 escaped B 、 faded C 、 rose D 、 missed(5)A 、 difficult B 、 strange C 、 normal D 、 special(6)A 、 dad B 、 colleague C 、 boss D 、 wife(7)A 、 confused B 、 suitable C 、 unbelievable D 、 miserable(8)A 、 success B 、 purpose C 、 effect D 、 power(9)A 、 reflected on B 、 approved of C 、 agreed with D 、 attended to(10)A 、 typically B 、 sorrowfully C 、 intentionally D 、 proudly(11)A 、 time B 、 sight C 、 space D 、 area(12)A 、 moment B 、 signal C 、 look D 、 smile(13)A 、 interaction B 、 conversation C 、 argument D 、 conflict(14)A 、 passed B 、 operated C 、 happened D 、 designed(15)A 、 resident B 、 chief C 、 client D 、 hero -
10、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you are a first-time dog owner, suddenly having to take care of another little being can be difficult. The first few weeks can be difficult for both you and your dog, but with some preparation and the right attitude, you can overcome any initial anxiety, and settle in to a rich, rewarding life together.
Prepare your home for a canine companion. Taking some time to make sure your home is ready for a new inhabitant is important. Where is your furry friend going to sleep? Are they going to be allowed free range of your home, or are some areas off-limits? Decide what the rules are going to be before you need to apply them.
At the very minimum, your dog should have a bed to sleep on, food and water bowls. Prepare enough food to get you through the first couple of days. Regarding food, it's always a good idea to get the same kind the dog has already been eating, so they have at least something familiar during the adjustment period.
Bring the dog home. To make everything go well, it's important to be mindful of the introductions. Introduce the dog to the space it is going to live in. Most dogs will be curious when they enter a new space, and want to sniff (闻) and look around. Be calm and let the dog explore. With very energetic dogs, the first tour can be done on a leash (链条) . If you have other pets in the home, it might be a good idea to keep them away at first.
A. Make the dog follow you.
B. Cope with any behavioral problems.
C. Think about dog-friendly spaces in your home.
D. Get the basic supplies and equipment ahead of time.
E. The day you bring your dog home is a big day for everyone involved.
F. Above all, don't force anything and make sure the dog has space to rest.
G. However, the benefits of adopting a dog usually make the responsibilities worthwhile.
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11、 阅读理解
A leading company in the field of boat engines that run on electricity is working on a new type of bright-orange propeller (螺旋桨) made from reused plastic. This initiative is designed not only to cut down on the release of harmful gases from their future boat engines but also to help clean up the plastic mess in our oceans.
According to a study by a group that cares about nature from 2022, a very small part of the huge amount of plastic trash made by people in the US in 2021 was changed into something new. The best year for recycling was 2014, but since then, things have gotten worse. This company wants to change that and says a lot of plastic trash ends up in our rivers and lakes, and then in the oceans.
While some people are working on picking up plastic from the water, this company wants to stop plastic from getting into the water in the first place. They want to make it so that using recycled plastic is a viable solution to make new products and it makes financial sense.
To do this, the company has set up a special team called the Advanced Engineering Team. Their job is to find new ways to make things that are good for the environment. One of their first jobs is to make a new kind of propeller that is good for the planet by using plastic that has already been used. The project director said, "Usually, when we start using new materials, we use just a little bit of recycled stuff. But we decided to do more. We made our test propellers all from plastic that was found in the ocean, and they did really well in our tests."
The leader of the company, who cares about the environment, says they're working on away to reuse plastic many times. They want to turn trash into something helpful. It's important that people are willing to buy products made from recycled plastic. The company believes that using recycled materials won't affect the quality of what they make.
(1)、What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A、Introduce a new topic for discussion. B、Highlight plastic waste issues in the US. C、Clarify some problems by using figures. D、State some unknown facts to researchers.(2)、What does the underlined word "viable" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Former. B、Workable. C、Related. D、Traditional.(3)、What is the project director's attitude toward the propellers?A、Pessimistic. B、Skeptical. C、Approving. D、Objective.(4)、Which can be the best title for the text?A、Recycled Plastic for Propellers B、The Future of Sustainable Propellers C、A New Initiative in Car Engine Technology D、Innovations in Plastic Recycling for Engines -
12、 阅读理解
A Japanese producer of milk and dairy products came up with an innovative way of motivating kids to finish their milk bottles at lunch-decorating the bottles with comics.
The producer has been supplying its products to local schools, but in recent years, the company has seen a significant drop in milk consumption. According to their research, the majority of high school students (around 65%) were not finishing their milk bottles at lunch, leading to unnecessary food waste. Not finishing their milk meant they might lack calcium and other valuable nutrients. However, as many parents know, getting teenagers to consume healthy foods isn't always easy. Fortunately, the company came up with an original and fun way to motivate students to finish their milk—comic bottles.
If you're familiar with Japanese pop culture, comics are popular among people of different ages and backgrounds. This widespread appeal inspired the company to use comics as the main attraction for their milk bottles. They teamed up with a comic studio to produce an original and engaging comic series and printed it on their transparent milk bottles. Students could only read the comics after emptying the bottles of their nutritious content. The comics are printed on the bottles in white ink, so they are only visible once the bottles are emptied of milk.
Although students technically don't have to drink the milk to access the comic art on the bottles, the company definitely deserves credit for their innovative solution to this delicate problem.
(1)、Why have the company's milk sales fallen in recent years?A、Students have drunk less milk. B、The price of milk has been too high. C、Milk has had too many nutrients. D、The number of students has been declining.(2)、What motivates the company to paint comics on the bottles?A、Parents' advice. B、Partner's cooperation. C、Marketing strategy. D、Popularity of comics.(3)、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A、Consuming milk is a must. B、Innovation needs technology. C、Students may still waste milk. D、The company will think up more ideas.(4)、What can we learn from the text?A、It's never too late to mend. B、Many heads make light work. C、Innovation can solve problems. D、Producers should make more products -
13、 阅读理解
In a corner of Zhengzhou, there is a cozy little restaurant owned by Uncle Zhang, a middle-aged man with a kind smile always on his face. His restaurant is famous for a special Single Meal, which is not just an ordinary meal but a gift filled with hope and care.
There is a story behind this gift. Many years ago, Uncle Zhang worked in a distant place and life was tough. He often went hungry. During his most difficult times, a stranger extended a helping hand, giving him warmth and hope. This experience deeply moved Uncle Zhang, and he promised that if he ever had the chance, he would pass on this kindness.
Years later, Uncle Zhang finally opened his own little restaurant. He decided to fulfill his promise by introducing the Single Meal. He instructed his staff that if anyone quietly said the code words—"Please give me a Single Meal", they should prepare a hot meal for that person without asking any questions.
This act of kindness quickly spread through the community and touched many hearts. One sunny afternoon, with sunlight streaming through the restaurant windows, a young girl walked in. Her eyes were filled with helplessness and confusion. Guided by the staff, she sat in a corner and softly said the code words. The staff understood and soon brought her a hearty meal.
The girl ate her meal with tears in her eyes, feeling a long-lost warmth. A few weeks later, she found a new job and returned to the restaurant. This time, she didn't use the code words. Instead, she prepaid for several Single Meals to help others in need.
Uncle Zhang's small act of kindness had sparked a chain reaction, spreading warmth and hope throughout the community.
(1)、What is the author's purpose of writing paragraph 1?A、To introduce the topic of the text. B、To show the significance of the gift. C、To tell the information on Uncle Zhang's wish. D、To discuss the challenges faced by Uncle Zhang.(2)、Why did Uncle Zhang decide to offer the Single Meal?A、To attract more customers. B、To fulfill a promise made by him. C、To promote a new menu item. D、To compete with other restaurants.(3)、What did the young girl do after finding a new job?A、She asked for another Single Meal. B、She thanked Uncle Zhang and left. C、She never returned to the restaurant. D、She prepaid for several Single Meals.(4)、Which sentence can best convey the author's opinion about the text?A、Kindness generates kindness. B、Every cloud has a silver lining. C、Small steps lead to big changes. D、Actions speak louder than words. -
14、 阅读理解
Are you ready for a real-life story writing competition? Well, get your fingers ready at your keyboards.
We'd like you to send us a mysterious, but true story of your extraordinary pets. We are looking for real-life stories involving a strange encounter that you've experienced with your dog, cat, horse, rabbit, pig, goat or parrot.
Dogs seem to have a natural empathy for their human friend. Whether through hardships, sufferings or at the best of times, they only want to make us happy and protect us. We do have much to learn from our canine (犬) friends.
So in connection with our beloved animals, we are holding a competition that involves an exceptionally gifted pet in your family.
If you would like to share your own unique story, what I'd like is for you to send me a short real-life story involving an ordinary event or special occurrence that happened between you, or a family member and your pet.
To enter the competition, email your story to reallife@storynory. com.
All contestants must be 16 years old or younger.
Entries must be handed in by 22nd September. Mom and Dad can help with spelling, typing and grammar. Include a photo or a drawing of your pet if you can.
I'm super excited to hear from you all and read your real-life stories!
Please keep the story short and once I've selected, I will read out my top 5 favourite amazing stories. If you have any question about the competition, please contact me, Jana, at storynory. com.
(1)、What kind of stories are wanted?A、Long tales. B、Fictional stories. C、Short real-life stories. D、Everyday stories about family.(2)、Who can enter the competition?A、Anyone. B、Pet owners. C、People with special encounters. D、People aged 16 or younger.(3)、What does Jana probably do?A、A reader. B、An editor. C、A teacher. D、A pet owner. -
15、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、When did John move to the US?A、In 1803. B、In 1785. C、In 1726.(2)、What did John do right after he moved to the US?A、He worked on a farm. B、He studied biology . C、He did business.(3)、Why did John explore nature initially?A、For food. B、For pleasure. C、For money.(4)、What are the main objects of John's works?A、American birds. B、French animals C、American families.
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16、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What's the relationship between the speakers?A、Professor and student. B、Dentist and patient. C、Friends.(2)、What did the woman use to do when she was younger?A、Skip checkups. B、Make trouble. C、Go to the hospital regularly.(3)、What does the man think of the woman's regular checkup?A、Improper. B、Correct. C、Unnecessary.(4)、How often should the woman take X-rays?A、Every month. B、Every six months. C、Once a year.
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17、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What's the coffee shop famous for?A、The coffee. B、The breakfast. C、The old tradition.(2)、When does the conversation take place?A、In the morning. B、In the afternoon. C、In the evening.(3)、What are the speakers talking about?A、A coffee shop. B、A football match. C、A tradition.
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18、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、When does the meeting start?A、At 9: 00. B、At 8: 30. C、At 10: 30.(2)、What do we know about the woman?A、She was late for work today. B、She will be the man's assistant. C、She is a new worker of the company.
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19、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the man ask the woman to do?A、Give his secretary a call. B、Check if he has got a fever. C、Arrange a meeting for him.(2)、What will the man do next?A、Attend a meeting. B、Cal his secretary. C、Board the plane.
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20、 Why does the man call the woman?A、To borrow a truck. B、To know where the dustbin is. C、To ask about the rubbish collection day.