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1、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项
Every afternoon for the past 11 years, AI Merritt, 83 years old, has been a reliable and cheery presence in his southeast Carlsbad neighbourhood, California.
His doctor suggested he get more 1 after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago. AI started to 2 around the local road and hills. At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and 3 the length of his outings grew.
Since 2010, Merritt has been on a personal 4 to cycle the circumference(周长) of the earth—24,901 miles without even leaving his own neighbourhood. 5 , over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them 6 of love and kindness.
"Every day I see him 7 on his bike. He is totally cheerful and takes time with everybody," Keene said. "He gives us 8 and shows us how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time."
It was not until October 24 that the old man finally realized his 9 bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him. At 3 p. m. that Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 people 10 near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his "round-the-world" adventure. As he rode down the hill towards his house, an 11 erupted from the crowd, who were 12 international flags and earth-shaped balloons. The outpouring of love 13 Merritt.
Although Merritt has now 14 his cycling goal, he has no plans to change the 15 that has become the highlight of his life.
(1)A 、 space B 、 workout C 、 care D 、 rest(2)A 、 walk B 、 wander C 、 travel D 、 pedal(3)A 、 roughly B 、 gradually C 、 thoroughly D 、 totally(4)A 、 pursuit B 、 version C 、 competence D 、 phenomenon(5)A 、 By coincidence B 、 In particular C 、 As a consequence D 、 On the contrary(6)A 、 message B 、 composition C 、 shape D 、 mixture(7)A 、 turning out B 、 dropping by C 、 flying by D 、 taking in(8)A 、 celebration B 、 exception C 、 excuse D 、 inspiration(9)A 、 annual B 、 daily C 、 monthly D 、 weekly(10)A 、 gathered B 、 exposed C 、 included D 、 restored(11)A 、 apology B 、 emotion C 、 explosion D 、 applause(12)A 、 handing B 、 releasing C 、 waving D 、 chasing(13)A 、 discouraged B 、 astonished C 、 confused D 、 panicked(14)A 、 dragged B 、 called C 、 achieved D 、 returned(15)A 、 routine B 、 regulation C 、 advantage D 、 impression -
2、 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。
Have you heard of "spaving"? It refers to the phenomenon where individuals try to save money but end up spending more than they originally intended due to discounts and special promotions. About six in ten Americans admitted to spaving in a survey of 3,000 respondents. You might also be a victim of spaving.
Create a proper spending plan.
One key roadblock is that people tend to think that their past expenses were lower than they had planned, and assume that their future expenses will also be much lower. As a result, people are more likely to set up an unrealistic budget. And not being able to meet the goals they have set gets them further off track.
Check your opportunity costs.
So when we see a great deal, we get excited and think about how much we will save rather than thinking about the trade-offs. Next time, when considering a great deal, ask yourself whether this purchase is more important than what else you could do with that amount of money.
Compare prices based on units.
In general, the bigger the quantity you're buying, the cheaper it should be per unit. For example, if you're buying a 24-pack of flavored water, the cost per can should be lower than that of the 12-pack. Keep an eye on such cases and make informed decisions.
As social creatures, humans look to what others are doing as cues about what they should do. So when it seems like everyone is taking advantage of the Labor Day Sale, Black Friday, or Prime Day, we assume that we should as well, even if we do not actually need anything at the moment.
A. Stop going with the stream.
B. Seek shopping advice from others.
C. This makes people fail, which is discouraging.
D. However, sometimes promotions go against this pattern.
E. Thankfully, it's easy to avoid this spending trap with a conscious mind.
F. The problem with spaving is that it tricks you into buying unneeded items.
G. Often, we don't think about what we're giving up when making a purchase.
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3、 阅读理解
As the growth of AI increased last year, writers and illustrators of comic books and animations continue to be particularly concerned about its potential impact on them.
AI can never reproduce the quality of humans when it comes to storytelling, argues Shawnee Gibbs. "This is an incredibly unique medium (comics and animation) that gets its DNA from the collaboration of writers and artists. I can't imagine that kind of cooperation when you generate stories from AI," says Shawnee. However, her sister Shawnelle says, "AI will change the industry in ways we can't even understand at the moment." She wants to see laws emerge that protect human creators as AI technology evolves.
Rob Edwards is a writer of graphic novels. "A world of writers using AI is a world of unoriginal, recycled, impersonal ideas," he says. "Right now, there's a kid out there drawing the next weird but innovative comic book that could inspire millions. My concern is that AI will talk that kid out of it before anybody sees it. If you think the animated movies you watch are predictable now, just wait until computers are writing them."
One person who has created comic books whose images were all drawn by AI is artist Steve Coulson. He says that using AI to create individual images "can be a pretty simple exercise". However, he says that when you want to tell a story over multiple images, "it is a tougher nut to crack", as you have to "enable the system to produce consistent characters, settings, stylings and so on, in order to tell a whole story".
Despite the growing popularity of all these apps, Jonathan Kendrick says, "AI cannot create an image the way a human mind can. It's like having a bad writer help you—sure it will get an outline done, but if you need something with emotional weight, an AI isn't going to get you an Oscar. AI can never surprise us in the way we want our stories and art to be portrayed. Because of this, AI is simply a tool to be used by humans, not to replace them. Otherwise, we sacrifice the originality and creativity that consumers know and love."
(1)、What does Shawnelle stress in the second paragraph?A、The unique nature of comics and animation. B、The quality of storytelling crafted by humans. C、The need for legal protection for human creators. D、AI's ability to work with humans in storytelling.(2)、What does Rob Edwards worry about?A、AI steals creative ideas from kids. B、AI prevents people's inventiveness. C、AI produces predictable animated movies. D、AI makes people give up the idea of recycling.(3)、What does the underlined part mean?A、It is rewarding. B、It is thrilling. C、It is challenging. D、It is entertaining(4)、What does Jonathan Kendrick think of AI?A、It is bad in writing outlines for creators. B、It will win an Oscar for its originality. C、It will work just like a human mind. D、It fails to express feelings in writing. -
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Research backs up the claim that anxiety can lead to anger. Jesse Cougle, a professor of psychology at Florida State University, and his team studied the frequency of aggression across several different anxiety disorders, according to research published in the journal Depression and Anxiety. The researchers found elevated anger levels across all anxiety disorders.
There are several possible reasons for this link. For one, the very experience of anxiety is a type of emotional arousal that can be distressing. In other words, people with anxiety might have a tendency to overreact in general.
"When someone cuts them off in traffic or when there's a perceived slight(轻视) or an inconvenience—these can lead to anger because they're already in a distressed and aroused state." says Cougle.
Another possible cause might include the temptation to push aside the anxious feelings. "When you avoid feelings, you don't deal with them so well. Just avoiding anxiety—not acknowledging it because it's too scary — can result in anger building up until it's uncontrollable and it explodes." says Schneier.
Take social anxiety for example. Those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) tend to avoid conflict and might go out of their way to comfort others. But they also expect others to act in a negative way towards them. Feelings of rejection can lead to irritability(易怒) or behaviors that are aggressive: the exact opposite of the timidity that one might expect of someone with social anxiety. For example, if you put a socially anxious teen in a setting where they can't judge another's intention, like a high school dance, and when the teen returns, she scolds at her parents for forcing her to go.
Another overlooked link between anxiety and anger involves lack of sleep. People with anxiety disorders have difficulty falling and staying asleep. Overtime, this repressed tiredness can lead to an irritable outburst.
(1)、Which is NOT a reason for anger in the passage?A、Being anxious. B、Lack of sleep. C、A positive way towards others. D、The attempt to push aside anxiety.(2)、Which statement is true according to the passage?A、Inconvenience has nothing to do with anger. B、If you are refused by others, you may get angry. C、Schneier thinks avoiding anxiety cannot lead to anger. D、When someone have difficulty falling asleep, they may overlook anxiety.(3)、What's the main idea of the passage?A、The way to ease anxiety. B、The cause of anxiety. C、The need to avoid anxiety. D、The reasons why anxiety causes anger.(4)、In which section of a website can we probably find the text?A、Mind B、Technology C、Culture D、Opinion -
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An optional college course named "Appreciation of the Jiangxi Opera" has been taught in a packed house recently at Nanchang University in east China's Jiangxi Province due to the professor's innovative way of teaching—putting on actual opera performances in her classrooms.
Waving water sleeves, and spinning folding fans while wearing traditional makeup and costumes, Chen Li, the instructor of this course, displayed the enchanting charm of Jiangxi Opera, a several-hundred-year-old local opera, in front of the students. Many of the students recorded the performances and posted the video clips of the class on social media platforms, receiving millions of views and likes from netizens.
Instead of adopting the traditional form of stage play, Chen devotes more attention to her students' interactive experience. "I invite my students to come to the stage and experience the whole process of the performance by themselves," Chen said.
The course which she teaches has been open for many years, mainly introducing the history, tunes and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera. It's not well known that this course, which is full of people now, was originally rarely attended. "Before, I used to focus on the form of speech and lectures while the teaching effect was unsatisfying: the classroom was quiet and the students seemed uninterested, many even playing on their phones in class," said Chen. To stir the enthusiasm of the students, Chen decided to put on a costume and turn the class into a stage to perform. With traditional garments(服装) and brandishing water sleeves, students are immersed in the world of Jiangxi Opera.
Faced with the unexpected fame, Chen was satisfied but also realized that a greater responsibility now rested on her shoulders. "I hope that even though the popularity of the Jiangxi Opera fades, this art can still be passed down through generations." Chen said.
(1)、What is Ms Chen's teaching method?A、Recording video clips of opera performances. B、Giving speeches and lectures about the opera. C、Employing the traditional forms of stage play. D、Acting out the opera on the spot in the classroom.(2)、What does Ms Chen ask her students to do in class?A、Give likes for her videos. B、Invite more fans to the class. C、Experience the opera in person. D、Wave arms during the performance(3)、What did Ms Chen think of her teaching effect in the past?A、Disappointing. B、Astonishing. C、Entertaining. D、Satisfying(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、The crowded classroom means a lively class B、Teaching Jiangxi Opera wins likes from students C、A teacher performs in class to attract fans for her videos D、Opera professor turns classrooms into performance stages -
6、 阅读理解
Seven-year-olds, with their increasing attention spans, are ready for more complex chapter books, but they still enjoy shorter stories and funny picture books. See what your second graders think of these tried-and-true read-aloud books.
Chicken Cheeks by Michael Ian Black is a short, silly tale about a bear who is determined to reach some honey with the help of some of his animal friends. With minimal text, this book is a short, quick read-aloud one that appeals to the potty-humor of seven-year-olds.
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel follows the adventures of a pair of amphibian best friends, Frog and Toad. The stories are silly, heart-warming, relatable, and always a treasure to share with children.
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, published in 1952, captivates readers of all ages with its timeless tale of friendship, love, and sacrifice. The story introduces children to the rich ness of language and reminds them of the influence we can have on the lives of others even if we feel small and insignificant.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, a series originally published in 1924, tells the story of four orphaned siblings who work together to make their home in an abandoned boxcar. The story imparts lessons such as hard work, resilience, and teamwork all woven into a story that will hook young readers and inspire them to investigate the rest of the series.
(1)、Which book should you choose if you want your children to improve their language skills?A、Chicken Cheeks B、Charlotte's Web C、Frog and Toad D、The Boxcar Children(2)、Which of the four books has a continuation?A、Charlotte's Web B、Frog and Toad C、The Boxcar Children D、Chicken Cheeks(3)、What do the four books have in common?A、They are all humorous. B、They were published in the 19th century. C、They are all about adventures. D、They are all suitable for second-grade children -
7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What motivated Marhara to start the lake cleanup?A、His environmental awareness. B、A school project on pollution. C、A local environmental organization.(2)、How much waste failed to be properly dealt with in Indonesia last year?A、Around one fifth. B、Around one third. C、Around one half.(3)、What is the key to solving Indonesia's waste problem in Marhara's opinion?A、Making some stricter laws. B、Introducing more recycling facilities. C、Forming a culture of cleaning up.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What happened to the man's computer this morning?A、It broke down suddenly. B、It became super hot. C、It made strange noise.(2)、Why did the woman give candy to her schoolmate?A、She wanted to make her schoolmate happy. B、She intended to express her appreciation. C、Her schoolmate had low levels of blood sugar.(3)、What does the woman expect the man to do?A、Think twice before taking action. B、Be brave enough to ask for help. C、Offer a helping hand to those in trouble.(4)、When does the woman usually get upset?A、When she is very hungry. B、When the man arrives late. C、When she doesn't do well in exams.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman's first suggestion on opening a pet shop?A、Hiring professional employees. B、Providing excellent facilities. C、Obeying relevant rules.(2)、What does the woman stress first about attracting customers?A、Using social media. B、Offering better pet care. C、Cooperating with an animal doctor.(3)、How does the man sound in the end?A、Grateful. B、Concerned. C、Embarrassed.
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10、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How does the man feel about the outcome of the contest?A、Indifferent. B、Disappointed. C、Calm.(2)、What aspect of the opponents' performance do the speakers praise?A、Their solid defense. B、Their clear expression. C、Their good organization.(3)、What does the woman suggest doing next?A、Seeking feedback from some professionals. B、Having a post-debate discussion. C、Focusing on practice.
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11、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What has the man been practicing?A、Backhand. B、Footwork. C、Serve.(2)、Why do the speakers plan to meet tomorrow afternoon?A、To learn from some professional players. B、To show their skills to their teammates. C、To do some pre-game training.
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12、 When does the conversation take place?A、In November. B、In December. C、In January.
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13、 What is Paul probably doing?A、Making some wooden items. B、Doing some gardening. C、Playing with Joe's children.
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14、 What will Sam probably do tomorrow afternoon?A、Take some exercise. B、Have a painting class. C、Attend a meeting.
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15、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A province. B、A wildlife park. C、A picture.
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16、 What is probably the man?A、A model. B、An editor. C、A designer.
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17、 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。
On a rainy summer morning, Sarah found herself hurrying to catch a flight from New York to London for an important business meeting. However, unexpected traffic delayed her arrival at the airport, leaving her with me re minutes to spare before boarding.
Desperate to catch her flight, Sarah approached the first taxi in line. "Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, please," she claimed as she jumped into the back seat. The driver, a middle-aged man named David, nodded and pulled away. As they sped through the streets, Sarah couldn't shake off her nerves. "Are we going to make it in time?" she asked anxiously. David took a quick look at her through the rearview mirror (后视镜) with a smile. "Don't worry, Ma'am. I know a shortcut that should get us there just in time," he replied calmly. Despite David's assurances, Sarah couldn't help but feel a knot of worry tighten in her stomach. She had to catch this flight. The success of the entire project depended on her presence at the meeting.
Arriving at the airport, David drove expertly through the chaotic drop-off area and stopped right in front of the departure gate for Terminal 5. "We're here," he announced with pride. Relieved but in a rush, Sarah took out her wallet and paid the fare. But then she had some difficulty unfastening the seat-belt. It was stuck. Panic began to rise within Sarah. She couldn't afford to waste an extra minute. She pressed the button and dragged the belt again and again, but it didn't work. Just as Sarah was about to lose her temper, the taxi driver David realized what was happening. He quickly got off the car and helped Sarah unfasten the belt. "I'm so sorry," David apologized with embarrassment. Sarah swiftly got off the taxi and hurriedly ran towards the terminal.
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。
"Ma' am, your wallet!" someone was shouting.
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Upon returning to New York, Sarah made it a point to track down David's taxi company.
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18、 假定你是李华,暑假期间你在市公共图书馆做志愿者,请给英国好友 Chris写一封邮件分享此次经历。内容包括:
1.你负责的工作;
2.你的感想。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I'm writing to share with you my experience of volunteering in a public library.
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
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19、 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。
Urban dining escape
"Wildeat" has recently become a popular lifestyle trend among young people in China. This term (gain) over 9,000 posts on the Chinese lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu since it came into view, and (video) with the tag have piled up 1.65 million views on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.
the name implies, wildeat involves dining outdoors, but it differs a traditional picnic. Wildeat focuses on the "wild" rather than "eat". It's about enjoying basic meal while embracing (拥抱) the wildness of the surroundings, providing a sense of freedom and (relax). This can involve making hotpot outdoors or (bring) portable food to a nearby park. For those who take wildeat, what really matters is the relaxing atmosphere in the wild.
Whether it's the previously popular "citywalk", refers to wandering in a city, or the current trend of wildeat, young people use these coined terms to express their desire to (temporary) escape urban life and embrace nature.
In the past, people might have pursued a more elegant lifestyle, adding many element s to their lives (find) happiness. Now, it's quite the opposite. They are more focused on making life simpler, freer, and more relaxed.
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20、 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。
Native Shanghainese Shi Yue is a junior art director at McCann Worldgroup Italy who has been living in Milan for 10 years. She is always 1 by the similarities shared between her 2 and the Italian city she currently stays.
Both cities 3 global centers for many industries, in particular, fashion and design. The two cities are 4 as open, inclusive, developed, international, and trendy … "The two cities are 5 ," Shi said excitedly. Her observation is echoed (附和) by two Italians now living in Shanghai: Gabriele Fezia, an Italian artist and librarian, and Aldo Cibic, an Italian architect and designer. "Everybody 6 that Milan and Shanghai have a special 7 and there are many similarities between them, 8 in the way that society and people act and think," said Fezia, who comes from Alessandria near Milan and 9 to Shanghai in 2000.
As early as 1979, Shanghai and Milan 10 hands to become the first pair of sister cities between China and Italy. And this relationship has promoted the dialogue and 11 between these two cities, particularly in the 12 of fashion design and more. The friendship has been 13 in light of the passing of the baton (接力棒) between the two World Expos, 14 the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and the 2015 World Expo in Milan, thanks to a(n) 15 signed between the organizing committees of both sides.
(1)A 、 annoyed B 、 amazed C 、 disturbed D 、 confirmed(2)A 、 country B 、 community C 、 hometown D 、 organization(3)A 、 serve as B 、 refer to C 、 focus on D 、 turn to(4)A 、 intended B 、 worked C 、 constructed D 、 described(5)A 、 modern B 、 alike C 、 mature D 、 busy(6)A 、 permits B 、 hopes C 、 agrees D 、 declares(7)A 、 contribution B 、 arrangement C 、 achievement D 、 connection(8)A 、 silently B 、 especially C 、 recently D 、 regularly(9)A 、 moved B 、 walked C 、 wrote D 、 rushed(10)A 、 cleaned B 、 changed C 、 offered D 、 joined(11)A 、 principle B 、 advantage C 、 exchange D 、 challenge(12)A 、 field B 、 dream C 、 goal D 、 test(13)A 、 enhanced B 、 questioned C 、 limited D 、 appealed(14)A 、 mostly B 、 namely C 、 finally D 、 proudly(15)A 、 check B 、 recovery C 、 agreement D 、 letter