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Johannes Fritz, a biologist, needed to come up with a plan, again, if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.
To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis(朱鹭)—which had once disappeared entirely from the wild on the continent—needs to migrate south for the winter, over the Alps, before the mountains become impassable. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate, and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, Mr. Fritz decided he would teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. And he was confident he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan because he had done it before.
Mr. Fritz was his young pupils' sole provider of food, love and cuddles since they'd been just a few days old, and the ibises eagerly followed their teacher. He learned to fly, modifying an ultralight aircraft so it would cruise at speeds slow enough for his winged students to keep up. In 2014, three years after some initially bumpy experiments,Mr. Fritz led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led 15 such migrations. Over that time, he has rewilded 277 young ibises, many of which then started to pass the route on to their own young. For now, however, the main worry is getting the birds to follow the aircraft. "While they have a strong bond with their 'mothers' and follow them around on the ground, flying is more difficult, " Fritz said.
'Fly Away Home was a huge hit with us biologists, "Mr. Fritz said, recalling the 1996 movie in which characters lead the migration of orphaned Canada geese in a hang glider. When Mr. Fritz proclaimed he'd do the same with the ibises, he was initially ridiculed. But through years of trial and error, he succeeded. He even learned to fly like a bird, he said, soaring with ease. Mr. Frita's two sons, both now teenagers, followed their flying father and the migrating birds on the ground, and his family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. But the inevitable risks are "necessary", Mr. Fritz said.
"It's not so much a job, " he added. "but my life 's purpose. "
(1)、Why did the northern bald ibis fail to migrate south for the winter?A、The impassable mountains. B、The late arrival of Mr. Fritz. C、The daring and unconventional plan. D、The shifting climate patterns.(2)、According to Paragraph 3, what is Fritz's present concern?A、Complicated situations in the flying. B、The fast speed of the aircraft. C、A strong attachment to their mother. D、Limited migration support.(3)、What can we know from paragraph 4?A、Mr. Fritz was heavily favoured by those around. B、Mr. Fritz was greatly inspired by the 1996 movie. C、Mr. Fritz set a ridiculous example for his two sons. D、Mr. Fritz convinced people around to witness the risks.(4)、How does the author feel about Mr. Fritz?A、Imaginative and honest. B、Strong-willed and purposeful. C、Generous and easygoing. D、Energetic and open-minded. -
2、阅读理解
Volunteers:To The War
Genres: Drama, History, War
Director: Chen Kaige
Length: 140 Minutes
This is the first film of a trilogy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War to Resist U. S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953).
In the early years of the People's Republic of China (PRC), founded in 1949, China faced domestic turmoil and foreign aggression. After a civil war broke out on the Korean Peninsula in June1950, the U. S. – led "UN forces" made repealed provocations (挑衅)on the border between China and Korea, and civilians were bombed. From October 1950, the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV )army fought alongside the army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to bring about long-term peace and stability. On the battlefield, even though there was a great disparity in military strength, the CPV army achieved victory through heroic sacrifices, On the diplomatic stage, the delegation of the PRC made its debut at the United Nations, gaining international respect with the new voices of China.
The film uses dynamic montages to combine events in different timelines and spaces to create a wonderful artistic effect. It describes the origin of the war and the intensity of fighting in various battles across mountains, villages,rivers, and snow fields, but also weaves it with the picture of Chinese representative Wu Xiuquan's speech at the meeting of the United Nations Security Council, presenting a profoundly insightful exploration and understanding of the relationship between national dignity and individual lives.
(1)、What's a purpose of the film Volunteers: To The War?A、To tell the background information of the War. B、To show Chen Kaige's talent for making films. C、To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the War's victory. D、To highlight the importance of national peace and dignity.(2)、How does the film create the artistic effect?A、It introduces a series of events of the War. B、It uses montages to create dynamic images. C、It includes Wu Xiuquan's speech at the meeting. D、It describes the origin and the intensity of the War.(3)、Where can the text be found?A、In a history textbook. B、In a science report. C、In a movie magazine. D、In a personal resume. -
3、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、How long do the fitness classes in Italy last?A、A week. B、Two weeks. C、Nearly a month(2)、What is the two-week holiday in Greece aimed at?A、Building up muscles. B、Reducing stress. C、Losing weight.(3)、What makes the two-week holiday in Greece so special?A、The equipment of the gym. B、The place for the exercise classes. C、The personalized diet programme.(4)、Where is the mountain biking holiday offered?A、In Ireland. B、In France. C、In Morocco.
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4、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、What problem does the man have?A、He lost the handout. B、He doesn't know the assignment. C、He can't finish the term paper on time.(2)、How many topics can students choose from?A、Two. B、Three. C、Four.(3)、What's the man's opinion on these topics?A、Interesting. B、Broad. C、Abstract.(4)、What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Mother and son. C、Teacher and student.
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5、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、Who is the organizer of the football event?A、A senior school. B、The school football team. C、The Education Council.(2)、When will the football event be held?A、From August 1 to August 7. B、From August 11 to August 17. C、From August 17 to August 20.(3)、What do the speakers decide to do?A、Practice football hard. B、Join the school football team. C、Learn football skills from other students.
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6、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、How does the woman feel at first?A、Nervous. B、Excited. C、Upset.(2)、What will the speakers do?A、See a doctor. B、Take an exam. C、Visit the man's parents.
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7、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、What to do after graduation. B、Whether to work in Africa. C、How to spend the prize money.(2)、What does the man want to do in Africa?A、Teach English. B、Travel around. C、Finish his college.
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8、 Who missed yesterday's history lecture?A、Jill. B、Bill C、Tom.
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9、 When should the speakers hand in the project?A、On Friday. B、On Saturday. C、On Monday.
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10、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In a hotel. B、At an office. C、At a restaurant.
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11、 What makes the man admire Lydia?A、Her successful career. B、Her good character. C、Her popularity.
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12、 What are the speakers talking about?A、A film. B、A novel. C、A writer.
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13、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 dad is a truck driver, and when I was little, he was gone most of the time. So my mom was almost likc a single mother. My parents and I lived in a small house in Brighton,Colorado,where we had a big yard. We moved there on my third birthday.
My first memory was our neighbor Arlene handing me strawberries from her garden through a hole in the chain-link fencc. She and her husband, Bill, lived next door.Arlene spent a lot of time working in the garden, and I was always talking to her from our yard. I was a chatter-box. I think what drew me to Arlene and Rill is that they never got tired of listening to me gab(闲聊).I also think Arlene saw a lot of herself in me-we were both lonely, anxious-and that may be why she always took the time to listen to me. Bill too. It was a wonderful connection.
One day,my parents asked Bill and Arlene whether they'd watch me while they went out on a date.This worked well for everyone, so it became a somewhat monthly thing. In fact, Arlene and Bill didn't have kids. They had a spare room in their house, which became "my room".I had a cabinet and boxes of toys and books in that room. Arlene and I would do crafts together.Bill taught me how to ride a bike and later how to drive the lawn tractor and eventually a car. He was always fixing something in his garage. I would wander over to talk to him, and he would always stop and listen to me,just like Arlene did.
When I was about five, I had an idea. My parents were watching TV when I spit it out: "What if I accepted Bill and Arlene as my grandparents?" My parents said I could go over and ask them by myself.
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
Thenext day,I got up early, reudy to visit Bill and Arlene first.
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Over the years,Bill and Arlene supported me in all mydreams.
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14、假定你是李华,你想邀请交换生Jim今年暑假一起参加一个为期两周的游泳课程。请给他写一封邮件,内容包括:1.课程简介;2.表达愿望。
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。
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15、阅读下而知文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
Qiang embroidery(羌绣)has a long and rich history, and(date) back to the Han Dynasty when it was adopted for use on clothing. The Qiang people embroider plants and animals on clothing. Flowers, grasses, fruits, vegetables, animals and human figures(use as inspiration for the embroidery's most common pattems. This type of embroidery features a bold use of brilliant colors. Qiang embroidery is usually practiced by women. A pair of embroidered shoes can take as long as ten days(produce), making the practice a test of both skill and paticncc.
Fifty-somcthing Chen Yunzhen,a masterQiang embroidery, comes from Bcichuan Qiang Autonomous County in Sichuan Province. As the local tourism industry began to develop,Chen decided to promote the embroidery as a brand to attract more(tourist).Many local women, encouraged by Chen, began to carn their living through Qiang embroidery.As part of her efforts to keep the(endanger) technique from disappearing, Chen began visiting the surrounding regions to teach embroidery.
To breathe new life into Qiang embroidery, Chen has continued to keepopen mind,introducing new products like personal accessorics (配饰), notebooks and bags in addition to the (tradition) clothes. Chen has combined metalwork and Qiang embroidery to create carrings,rings and necklacesare very popular among young consumers. She is also considering live streaming to promote her handmade products. According to Chen, the Qiang people do not have a written language, so Qiang embroidery must be well preserveddeveloped as part of efforts to sustain its culture.
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16、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。
Five years ago,we welcomed Max,a standard beagle(小猎犬),into our family.We hoped he'd be calm and tolerant,able to1 the pushing and hugging of my energetic kids. My husband 2 nearly 200 days annually for work, and having a loyal pet by the door gave me a sense of 3 during his absence.
Max quickly became a4 member of our family. His intelligence and obedience(尿从)made him a5 to have around.He learned house rules quickly and never6 any trouble.
One night,strange noises7 me from my sleep. I thought it was Max playing, so I kept lying in the bed.However,the noise grew more and more8 .I opened the bedroom door and found Max was running around the living room,9 to let all the things fall down.These abnormal behaviors really10 me. Just then,Max ran towards me. He firmly grabbed my trousers and motioned(示意)me to the11 .As I approached the kitchen,I could12 feel a strong burning smell.Realizing there was a fierce13 ,I woke my children and we fled the house,calling 911 and neighbors for help. Thanks to our smart Max, we did14 from death.
Now, Max is our pride. He has proved to be a perfect15 to our family,bringing joy and protection to our home.
(1)A 、bear B 、avoid C 、ignore D 、identify(2)A 、wandered B 、 delayed C 、scheduled D 、traveled(3)A 、confidence B 、 security C 、harmony D 、achievement(4)A 、 cautious B 、living C 、 beloved D 、related(5)A 、choice B 、difference C 、concern D 、joy(6)A 、 caused B 、experienced C 、 solved D 、prevented(7)A 、scared B 、woke C 、 protected D 、separated(8)A 、 disappointing B 、amusing C 、appealing D 、annoying(9)A 、failing B 、waiting C 、 continuing D 、refusing(10)A 、confused B 、relieved C 、saved D 、amused(11)A 、 children B 、kitchen C 、pet D 、bedroom(12)A 、obviously B 、 curiously C 、secretly D 、 individually(13)A 、coflict B 、attack C 、fire D 、violence(14)A 、suffer B 、recover C 、return D 、escape(15)A 、entrance B 、addition C 、 conclusion D 、explanation -
17、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。
Five Ways to Stay Fit Over the Holidays
The holiday season is here.Here are my 5 tips for you to stay fit over the bolidays:
Keep It Fun
Keep your workouts fun and exciting!,but don't try and start a 8-week program right before the holidays,which may make you feel overwhelmed.
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What days do the holidays you celebrate fall on this year? Will you be home or away? Will you have company,and on what days and times? Once you answer all these questions,you can figure out how much time you can commit to each week and how long of a workout you have time for.
Schedule It
The best way to stick to a plan is to schedule the days and exact times, and set a reminder.,so you can always see it. Or you can take time cach morning to write in a journal and cross things off as you go along!
Be Flexible
.You may have to move your workouts around! Be flexible with changing days or times,and just know this may happen. Find a balance between being accountable and going casy on yourself when things don't go according to plan.
Move Throughout the Day
Exercise should never be limited to that 30 minutes each day. It benefits you a lot to set a daily step goal on your smartwatch, phone, or pedometer and try and move every hour.Take the stairs when possible. Walk instead of driving..
A.Find time available
B.Things may come up unexpectedly
C. Focus on some programs full of challenge
D.Do the thing you love or try something new
E.It helps to list what you have done on a whiteboard
F.In this way, you can save more time to do what you're fond of
G.You can even take your coffee in a to-go cup for a walk out in nature
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18、阅读下列短文,从每起所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Considering irrigation's importance for global food production and food security and for the quality and quantity of water resources, effective irrigation(灌溉)water management is a global priority. Whether or not current levels of irrigation aresustainable, and whether additional irrigation is possible, irrigation clearly depends strongly on the availability of water supplies.Based on these factors, the company Responsive Drip Irrigation (RDI) created a new type of technology,GrowStream.This is a new imigation system that communicates directly with plants to understand their needs, delivering water when the plant interacts with the system.
When plants need water,they release root exudates(分泌物) to engage in"dialogue" with microbes(微生物)found in soil. RDI takes advantage of this finding by using these substances to turn irrigation systems on and off. GrowStream's tubes feature tiny holes made of chemical material that can accept those root exudates indicating when the tiny holes need to open and release water.As plants drink cnough water, they stop releasing those substances and this tells the micropores to close the system. The water continuously streams through the tubes but is only released when the plants actually need it. This system can also be used to deliver useful substances directly to the root of the plants with the same innovative sensor system.
In drought-stricken areas, this technology has the potential to increase crop yields, improve food security,save enormous amounts of water and reduce energy consumption. According to the Fast Company report, RDI says that it saves 45-50 percent more water than regular drip irrigation,another small-tubed system that is widely applied in countries that are facing severe drought. Besides, there's no electricity or controllers to program. It's simple to build and maintain the system.
The company already has many projects in place around the globe, addressing the threat of drought in farms. GrowStream is more than a technology, related Jan Gould, CEO of RDI,as the company's number one goal is to create awareness of earth's limited natural resources and people's responsibility to care for it in a new way.
(1)、What is the first paragraph mainly about?A、How to manage water sources. B、What to do about plants' needs. C、Why to come up with GrowStream. D、When to keep water supplies available.(2)、What can be learned from Paragraph 2 about the new system?A、It can turn microbes into soil. B、It can operate all by itself. C、It can produce enough drinking water. D、It can protect plants against exudates.(3)、 What may be the author's attitude towards GrowStream?A、Doubtful. B、Indifferent. C、Uncertain. D、Supportive.(4)、Which could be the bet title for the text?A、An Irrigation System That Can "Talk" with Plants B、The Significance of Developing Natural Resources C、The Challenges of Confirming the Global Food Security D、A Responsible Company That Can Take a Lead in Agriculture -
19、阅读下列短文,从每起所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Happiness is a relative concept,but an annual index (指数) that tracks it in countries around the world has found that the United States is falling in overall well-being because younger people are feeling less and less bappy.
The US,for the first time, dropped out of the top 20of the list, falling to 23rd place from 15th last year, driven by a large drop in the well-being of Americans under 30. The age difference is strikingly evident: The US ranks in the top 10 for those over 60, but for those under 30, it ranks 62nd,pulling down theoverall score.
The findings were announced Wednesday to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It's based on data collected by the research company Gallup and analysis by academics led by Oxford University in the UK.
For the first time this year,the report gave separate rankings by age group. The report found that Lithuania topped the list for people under 30, while Denmark is the world's happiest country for those of 60 years old and more.
"We had picked up in recent years from scattered(零散的) sources of data that child and youth well-being,particularly in the United States,had seen a drop," said Jan-Emmanuel De Neve,professor of economics andbehavioral science at Oxford, who is one of the editors of the report."That has pushed us for the first time to really slice and dice the data by these age groups,which we normally don't do."
Well-being for people under 30 in the US ranks below the Dominican Republic, and is in line with countries such as Malaysia and Russia. Canada's unhappy youth rank 58,four spots above the US.
Meanwhile,the report also found that in countries of central and Eastern Europe, younger people are much happier than oId people. But these countries have also seen the largest increases in happiness, for all ages. This year, Finland remained on top of the list, and was followed by Denmark,Iceland and Sweden.The lowest happiness scores were registered in war-ravaged Afghanistan.
(1)、What is the US's new place based on the overall score?A、10. B、20. C、23. D、60.(2)、Which country stands first on the list for people over 60?A、Lithuania. B、Denmark. C、Malaysia. D、Finland.(3)、What did the researchers do about the data?A、They grouped the detailed facts. B、They rearranged the information in detail. C、They removed the information about ages. D、They analyzed the specific facts in age groups.(4)、What does the passage mainly talk about?A、US well-being drops due to unhappy youth. B、Global well-being index sees significant falls. C、UN International Day of Happiness is celebrted. D、Happiness levels are greatly affected by the elderly. -
20、阅读下列短文,从每起所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
As a student growing up in Pakistan, Riffat Arif,now known to all as Sister Zeph,dreamed of a teacher who gives respect and love to children with no difference.She would be that teacher.So,in 1997, at the age of just 13,she founded a school in the courtyard of her home, free to all.Children were to be treated with love and respect; beatings were not allowed.
Her parents were not in a position to help her. So at 13, she learned to do embroidery(刺绣).That was the first income she started generating to support her cause. She would work 8 hours a day,teach her students 4 hours and teach herself 4 hours.She never went back to any institution.She would prepare for exams,take her exam fee to the institution and get a degree. That's how she got two master's degrees, in political science and history.
She would take the little children in her lap and she would teach them that way.When a teacher shows such affection to the children,they feel protected,they feel like they are not far from home,they are just with another mother.She wanted teachers to be like that. She wanted children to be pampered and have a good childhood. They are like rose petals(花瓣),and we should treat them like that.
And now, selected from over 7,000 nominations from 130 countries,Sister Zeph has been awarded the largest annual globaI prize for teachers, the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2023,S1 million. "Her contribution to education has touched countless lives and earned her numerous awards,recognizing her as a true change-maker and advocate for women's rights and children's education around the world," said the official citation.
Love is the language that everybody can understand. Love is the language that has no boundaries for religion or financial background. Love is everywhere and everyone needs love.
(1)、Why did Sister Zeph set up a school in her hometown?A、To live her dream. B、To meet her parents'wishes. C、To raise money for her exam fee. D、To gain support from an organization.(2)、What does the underlined word "pampered" in Para 3 mean?A、Let go of. B、Taken control of. C、Treated differently. D、Looked after kindly.(3)、What do youthink of Sister Zeph?A、Emotional and creative. B、Considerate and determined. C、Carefree and independent. D、Open-minded and humorous.(4)、What may the author convey according to the passage?A、Love is universal and vital. B、Hard work pays off in no time. C、Education is tough and demanding. D、A small change makes a big difference.