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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Jasmine is on my Zoom screen. She is pulling her hair. As she starts talking, the rate of the pulling increases." My exam is on Friday," she tells me, "What if I get a question I can't answer? What if I don't get a good grade?"
Jasmine is just one of the students suffering from test anxiety. The word "anxiety" originates from Latin, meaning narrowing. The "narrowing" describes what's happening in Jasmine's nervous system. Basically, the sympathetic (交感神经) branch — fight-or-flight ——has switched on, and her muscles have narrowed as if she's preparing to do battle or run away. Commonly known the "rest and digest" branch, the parasympathetic (副交感神经)nervous system plays an important role in thinking and learning by promoting a state of relaxation and calmness. When the parasympathetic nervous system is stirred up, it reduces stress and anxiety, improving focus and concentration.
There are three simple tools for engaging the parasympathetic branch: breathing, grounding, and sensing. Breathing means a steady flow of breath; grounding means feeling the chair and the floor supporting you; and sensing means turning on one or more of the five senses.
In more than 40 years of coaching test-takers, I have observed how often they hold their breath, how nervous and ungrounded they are, and how unaware they are of feeling the touch of clothes on their own bodies. No wonder people are exhausted by the end of a long test! When they use the three calming tools, they create the state necessary for sitting still, thinking, remembering, reasoning, and, finally, answering questions.
We all face countless tests in everyday life. Unexpected, unwanted things happen to everyone. Wouldn't it be a whole lot better if we faced the tests by being calm? In case you're wondering, the answer is "Yes!" But the real question is: Instead of forcing students to progress through endless comparison and competition, why don't we teach them how to stay calm?
(1)、Why does the author mention Jasmine in the first paragraph?A、To show students' hard life. B、To introduce a problem students face. C、To compare different attitudes towards tests. D、To analyse students' behaviors during video calls.(2)、What change would the engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system bring?A、Improved attention. B、Worsened anxiety. C、Tightened muscles. D、Quickened response.(3)、From the last paragraph we can infer that the writer thinks it important ____.A、to take some tests to make progress B、to attach importance to comparison and competition C、to learn to avoid unexpected and unwanted things in life D、to prepare students with the ways to keep calm during tests(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、What do students face in tests? B、How to deal with test anxiety? C、How to engage the nervous system? D、What is the origin of the word "anxiety"? -
2、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
April 27 brings Independent Bookstore Day, the biggest bookstore celebration of the year when bookstores around the country host events and offer discounts. Here's a selection of bookstores we love writing about.
Books on Main
Books on Main feels like you're reading inside a treehouse in a Wisconsin forest. It opened in June 2023. Local residents have a welcoming place decorated with wood, leaves and comfortable furniture to gather and discover new and beloved books.
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
First opened more than 30 years ago, Off the Beaten Path has been through three sets of owners and three locations. Current owners Mike and Danielle Skov say one thing has never changed: The commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive space. They partner with local schools, libraries and nonprofits to reach as much of the community as possible. Changing Hands Bookstore
Too popular to be called a hidden gem (宝石), this Arizona jewel recently celebrated its50th anniversary. It first opened in a 500-square-foot space in 1974. It hosts author events, poetry discussion groups and offers a Trade Counter where customers can bring in gently used books for store credit.
The Last Chapter Book Shop
The Last Chapter is an all-romance bookstore in Chicago that opened in 2023. The store hosts author events along with community mixers like Blind Date with a Book, where you wrap one of your favorite books and swap it with a fellow bookworm in hopes of finding a new favorite and a new friend.
(1)、Which bookstore has the longest history?A、Books on Main: B、The Last Chapter Book Shop. C、Changing Hands Bookstore. D、Off the Beaten Path Bookstore.(2)、What sets Off the Beaten Path Bookstore apart from other bookstores?A、It works with local schools. B、It remains in the same place. C、It collects gently used books D、It creates a welcoming atmosphere.(3)、What can people do at Blind Date with a Book?A、Receive wrapped gifts. B、Communicate with authors. C、Buy their favorite books. D、Exchange books with book-lovers. -
3、今年10月10日是世界视力日(World Sight Day),你校将举办英语征文比赛,请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1. 视力的重要性;
2. 保护视力的倡议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Clear Sight, Bright Future
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4、 这家商店在春节期间提供折扣以吸引更多顾客。(discount, so as to)
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5、 这所大学为那些成绩优异并为社区作出贡献的学生授予奖学金。(award,scholarship)
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6、 运动员保持最佳状态的方法包括均衡饮食、规律锻炼及充足休息。(approach,maintain)
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7、 老师用了一系列例子来阐明这条语法规则, 增强了我们的理解。(series, illustrate)
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8、 旅行提供了广泛的体验,从参观历史遗址到品尝当地美食。(range, historical)
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9、 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 recent years, Generation Z (leave)for the countryside. This is due to a (prefer)for experiences over things and a desire for a sustainable(可持续的)lifestyle. Many young people are seeking a (slow)pace of life and a closer connect ion with nature by moving to rural areas.
For Gen Z, living in the country has several benefits. Firstly, it provides a relaxed pace, a relief from city stress, especially for those with anxiety. Secondly, there is greater access nature and outdoor (activity)such as hiking, camping and fishing, which promote physical health and a deeper connection with the environment. (addition), the lower cost of living and less job market competition are attractive to those (begin)their careers. These factors contribute to a lifestyle that matches Gen Z's values of sustainability and health.
Technology plays a key role in making rural living possible for Gen Z. With off-site work getting more popular, young adults can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. Plus, social media makes easier for people to show their rural lifestyles and connect with others have similar interests, promoting a sense of belonging and encouraging them (explore)rural beauty.
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10、 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。
Rachel Beckwith was a 9-year-old girl from America. She had a special birthday 1 . Instead of asking for presents, she dreamed of 2 $300 for "Charity: Water," a group that helps bring clean water to people in developing countries. Rachel 3 to collect $220 from her family and friends, but she fell a bit short of her 4 . She made a(an)5 to her mom that she would try again next year.
Unfortunately, on July 20, 2011, Rachel was 6 in a car accident with her mom and sister. 7 her family only suffered minor injuries, Rachel was badly hurt and was 8 to the hospital. Three days later, her family had to make the 9 decision to take her off life support.
After Rachel's passing, news of her birthday wish 10 worldwide. People started donating to "Charity: Water" in her 11 , and the contributions poured in. Rachel's heart was donated to a man in California, who also supported her 12 .
By the end of Rachel's birthday campaign(活动)in September, more than $1. 26 million had been gifted to clean water projects. To 13 Rachel's legacy(遗产), her family started a nonprofit called Rachel's Wishing Well Foundation, 14 to spreading awareness about giving and helping others.
Anyone can make a big 15 , no matter how small the contribution.
(1)A 、 party B 、 gift C 、 wish D 、 surprise(2)A 、 borrowing B 、 raising C 、 having D 、 earning(3)A 、 managed B 、 planned C 、 decided D 、 needed(4)A 、 chances B 、 resources C 、 experience D 、 goal(5)A 、 suggestion B 、 request C 、 apology D 、 promise(6)A 、 caught B 、 frightened C 、 seen D 、 included(7)A 、 While B 、 After C 、 Once D 、 Since(8)A 、 guided B 、 moved C 、 rushed D 、 introduced(9)A 、 quick B 、 tough C 、 wise D 、 correct(10)A 、 unfolded B 、 came C 、 spread D 、 appeared(11)A 、 interest B 、 favor C 、 power D 、 honor(12)A 、 approach B 、 cause C 、 opinion D 、 experiment(13)A 、 continue B 、 protect C 、 get D 、 keep(14)A 、 addicted B 、 limited C 、 used D 、 devoted(15)A 、 change B 、 mark C 、 difference D 、 leap -
11、 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。
Mother's Day is an occasion to celebrate mothers. Based on my research and those of other psychologists, here are some tips for celebrating moms on Mother's Day, and every day, to enhance(增强)well-being for both moms and their loved ones.
Psychology research suggests that Mother's Day cards have it right —building a mother's confidence by telling them that they're amazing or that they always know how to make the family feel better can be greatly effective in enhancing moms' happiness. Compared to fathers, mothers generally report feeling more emotionally connected to their kids and more strongly identifying as a parent. A phone call with their kids can really improve a mom's well-being.
The benefits of celebrating moms also reach their kids. For example, my research has found that moms who are less stressed are seen by their adolescent kids as being better at understanding the kids' ideas. When mothers feel positive, they have better communication with their kids and their kids feel better. That means it's important to send appreciation mom's way every day, not just on Mother's Day.
Mothers are the main source of comfort and care for families around the world, yet it's easy to take them for granted(想当然认为)most days across the year. Helping moms feel happy will help the family feel happy, too.
A. So what can families do to enhance moms' happiness?B. Stress can also impact how attentive moms are to their family.
C. However, we don't often hear about the benefits of celebrating moms.
D. Positive parents enhance children's men tal well-being and social bonds.
E. Moms play an important role in shaping our identities and guiding our life.
F. While flowers on Mother's Day are appreciated, let's celebrate moms every day.
G. If you're an adult living far away from your parents, don't forget to call your mom.
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12、 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。
People greet each other in various ways, such as saying "hello" in different languages or through physical actions like shaking hands, giving hugs, or exchanging kisses. Similarly, elephants have various greetings, as revealed by a recent study conducted on African elephants in Zimbabwe's Jafuta Reserve. "Female elephants of different family groups might have strong social bonds(纽带)with each other, forming what we call bond groups," said Vesta Eleuteri of the University of Vienna, the lead writer of the study. "Earlier studies in the wild have reported that when these groups meet, the elephants perform special greetings to announce and strengthen their social bonds. "
The study identified around 20 specific movements related with elephant greetings, often accompanied by different sounds as well. Smell also plays a crucial role in greetings, with elephants exhibiting behaviors like emitting(排放)body waste. Besides, elephants make gestures(动作)meant to be seen, such as spreading their ears or displaying their behinds, and employ touching gestures involving touching other elephants. They actually show an understanding of what other elephants can see, using visual gestures when their partner is looking and touching gestures when they are not.
Similar greeting behavior has been observed in various animals, which helps manage social situations by reducing tension or confirming social bonds. The study observed both female and male elephants in the reserve, with female greetings closely matching those of wild elephants, while male greetings appeared different. Wild male elephants often don't form close connections with others but use their noses to touch the heads of other elephants, giving off a chemical called temporin containing important information.
Elephant greetings play an important part in communication and social bonding among these intelligent creatures. Through their gestures, sounds, and smells, elephants deliver important. information about their identity, physical state, and emotional well-being.
(1)、What do we know about elephant greetings from paragraph 1?A、They are performed mainly by male elephants. B、They are used to show power within the group. C、They include physical actions similar to humans'. D、They strengthen social bonds between family groups.(2)、How do elephants show awareness of what others see?A、They produce different smells. B、They make as many gestures as possible. C、They make use of sounds to draw attention. D、They employ visual or touching gestures accordingly.(3)、What methods were adopted in the recent study on elephants?A、Interview s and surveys. B、Observation and comparison. C、Model design and creation. D、Experiments and data collection.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Secret in Elephant Behaviors B、Science Behind Elephant Sounds C、Exploration of Elephant Greetings D、New Light on Elephant Movements -
13、 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。
If we are to believe some of the upsetting headlines about Al, barely anyone's job is safe. 32% of UK employees think AI could make their roles unnecessary, according to a research in 2023. Yet the same research found that 28% of workers believe AI could make their jobs easier. Meanwhile, many technologists claim that GenAI tools such as ChatGPT are more likely to help workers than replace them.
And so different industries are exploring it. International law firm Cleary Gottliebfor, for instance, uses GenAI to scan its databases and create a summary of its lawyers' relevant experience before meetings with a new client(客户). However, the firm says that the document produced by the AI won't be ready to send immediately.
However, without carefully assessing(评估)its possible side effects beforehand, companies that adopt(采用)a new AI tool risk distancing employees or even making their lives more difficult. Firms should therefore identify whether the tech they're interested in is likely to be a net benefit or not, according to Peter, assistant professor of AI at Leiden University. Actually, there are several other disadvantages that firms seeking to adopt it must avoid. In a banking conference, for instance, 15CIOs had all been keen to realize the huge productivity gains promised by GenAI. Three months later, these IT chiefs "hit a wall" when trust issues concerning data privacy and security arose. They were worried that the data they had been putting into the tools would make its way into their competitors' banks.
Dylan Morley, lead principal engineer at Asos, reports that measuring the impact of such tools is a topic of "great discussion" across the industry. But he adds that this is a more complex matter than simply adopting a tool and waiting for, say, a 10% efficiency gain. She argues that firms could be focusing on areas such as managing time spent in meetings, other than adopting AI tools if improving efficiency is indeed their main goal.
(1)、Why does the author list numbers in paragraph 1?A、To explain the upsetting fact about AI. B、To introduce technologists' views on AI. C、To prove the value of the research on AI. D、To show different people's ideas about AI.(2)、What can we learn from the example of Cleary Gottliebfor?A、The law firm lacks confidence in AI. B、The Al can't summarize lawyers' experience. C、The document produced by AI is of poor quality. D、Further steps are needed before the document is used.(3)、What does paragraph 3 focus on?A、The potential risks of AI. B、The way to assess Al's effects. C、The ongoing application of AI. D、The difficulties employees face.(4)、What can we infer from Dylan Morley's opinion?A、Firms should not use AI tools. B、AI is not the only way to gain efficiency. C、AI is a more complex tool than we think. D、It's necessary to measure the impact of AI. -
14、 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。
Humans have been growing food for about 12,000 years, but 50 years ago a civil engineer named Mel Bartholomew figured out a new way to do it that could eliminate a lot of tiring weeding(除草)and watering that went with it. He called it the Square Foot Garden(SFG), and the book he wrote about it sold over
2.5million copies, becoming the best-selling gardening book of all time.
Upon his retirement in 1975, Bartholomew became interested in gardening, but the more he got into it, the more inefficient he found it to be. Gardening had long been practiced in rows, which Bartholemew found to he wasteful, and difficult to work. Using his engineering know-how, Bartholomew came up with a method of gardening that could be practiced in a tiny backyard or rooftop, and which required only 10 percent of the water of a row garden.
Bartholemew's view was that traditional gardening with its long rows in between wasted space, water, fertilizer(化肥)and work. In fact, his conclusion was that row gardens took up about 80 percent more space than needed. In order to maximize space, he began using raised beds, divided into a number of 12×12 inch squares, each square marked off with string or wood dividers. Each square was used for a specific vegetable and the plants were closely packed to make less space for weeds, which also accounted for its water and resource efficiency(效率).
The SFG system is popular and reliable, but it has limitations. For instance, it can be expensive to set up, although using recyclable materials to build beds can help. In addition, it doesn't work well in dry climates because raised beds dry out more quickly. But whatever its limitations, SFG has gotten millions of people growing their own food who might otherwise have never known the joy of gardening.
(1)、What does the underlined word "eliminate" in paragraph 1 mean?A、Remove. B、Cause. C、Replace. D、Control.(2)、What kind of person was Mel Bartholomew?A、Careful and patient. B、Friendly and outgoing. C、Creative and resourceful. D、Responsible and helpful.(3)、Which of the following best describes the advantage of SFG?A、It helps save space. B、It uses less energy. C、It benefits the environment. D、It works in different climates.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、A bestselling book on gardening. B、The history of traditional gardening. C、A gardening method invented by an engineer. D、The great joy brought by the Square Foot Garden. -
15、 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。
Win a seven-night walking holiday for two people along
The Algarve Coast
WORTH €2,910
Appreciating that the world is more beautiful on foot, Ramble Worldwide has been organizing expertly planned group guided holidays and unforgettable adventures along the world's most unique footpaths for over 75years.
In the company of a knowledgeable walk leader, enjoy the area's Portuguese charm with walks to one of the world's most beautiful beaches and explore the pretty coastal villages.
The prize, which is for two adults, includes flights from Gatwick to Faro, 7 nights' half-board accommodation based on two sharing, with breakfasts at the hotel and dinners in local restaurants, transport and the service of a walk leader.
Simply Answer the Following Question
Question: How long has Ramble Worldwide been organizing group guided holidays?
A. Over 75years. B. Over 30 years. C. Over 20 years.
Then click here and put your chosen answer A, B or C on the entry form.
TERMS & CONDITONS:
·The holiday will begin on either 17th March, 14th April, 19th May, 6th October, 3rd November or 24th November 2024.
·Travel insurance is not included.
COMPETITION ENTRY RULES:
·The competition is only open to residents of the UK, aged 18 or over.
·Only one entry per person.
·The winning entry will be chosen at random(随机)and the winner will be informed by email or post.
(1)、Which of the following services can a winner get in the walking holiday?A、A single room. B、Professional guidance. C、A round trip air ticket. D、Three free meals a day.(2)、What can we learn about the prize?A、It covers travel insurance for the winner. B、There are six set-off dates to choose from. C、Those who answer the given question will win it. D、Both children and adults are allowed to participate.(3)、Where is the text probably taken from?A、In a travel brochure. B、In a tourism poster. C、On a travel agency website. D、In a travel magazine. -
16、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之成为一篇完整的短文。
As Papá fell sound asleep, Catalina slid from her bed and felt her way to the front door. The girl waited a moment to see if any of her family would wake, but nobody stirred. She tiptoed upstairs to her "Observatory", longing for drinking in deep lungfuls of the clear night air under the bright stars.
She polished her dear telescope, which was presented by her grandpa, the only one to support her dream. She assembled (组装) it, disassembled it and reassembled it repeatedly, knowing its parts very well.
Through it she could explore the unknown galaxy, the Milky Way stretching across the deep blue sky. Night was always her favorite time. When everything was quiet, she was lost in her starry night. At this moment, she seemed to forget her cares and sorrows in the daytime.
She told her secret dream to these beloved ones, her friends, teachers and even her father. When she said, "Papá, I want to be an astronomer working in the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory someday," her father replied, "Maybe if you work hard, you'll be hired to clean the offices." No one believed she would be a scientist one day. But why? She knew she could be a good scientist. She knew it!
A big day was coming — to visit the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, where she had visited for dozens of times, familiar with every set of the instruments there. This time with her classmates she was still eager for something stimulating.
She took a cautious step forward, holding her breath, and her eyes getting closer to the lens (镜片) of the telescope. She adjusted the device softly and carefully, hoping to find more. . . . "Bang! . . ." suddenly there came a loud noise. One of her old friends "one-meter" telescope fell down, broken.
"Look out! Stop touching anything! Step backward!" The manager yelled.
"One-meter is broken, but the scientist has the day off. Nobody can fix it." An operator added. Worries blanketed the hall.
"I CAN FIX IT!" Catalina's voice was surprisingly calm.
"You what…. . ?" The manager uttered, confused, and doubted.
"It has 67 parts in total. An adjustable spanner (扳手) and a star screwdriver (螺丝刀) can help."
"Then you know how to assemble it." His eyes wide open, he still half believed.
Confidently, she nodded.
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。
Hesitating for a second, the manager agreed, "Just do it, and I'll take all responsibilities."
Thunderous applause erupted and rocked the hall.
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17、高中生如何在学业压力下保持"松弛感"的高效学习方法?校刊 English Corner 以此话题开展征文,请你根据以下提示写一篇文稿:
1. 目前学生学习状况;
2. 保持松弛感高效学习方法的建议及好处。
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。
How to Keep a Sense of Relaxation under Academic Pressure
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18、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。
Yang Chunlin, a shutterbug (摄影迷) in Qinghai Province, visits a wetland bordering the Yellow River every October to meet his long-acquainted friends: whooper swans, the number of jumped to over 100 from 30-plus when he first came to the area. "The wetland provides ideal living environment for whooper swans. The beautiful ‘swan lake' has become a place for photography lovers (hang) about," Yang said.
Known as the "kidneys of the Earth," wetlands can help safeguard biodiversity and cope climate change. China's wetlands conservation efforts have illustrated its genuine (commit) to ensuring harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
During the ongoing 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14) , (hold) in Wuhan and Switzerland's Geneva, China called for enhancing people's well-being (global) by leveraging (利用) the role of wetlands in promoting (sustain) development, tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, and delivering more benefits to people around the world.
"Through a series of ecological protection actions, China (demonstrate) the positive role of wetlands conservation in improving the living environment of humans, contributing more wisdom and solutions to (build) a community of all life on Earth," said Lei Guangchun, a professor at Beijing Forestry University.
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19、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。
It is February 2020, and it's almost as cold inside as out. By the time I have finished 1 and walked out, it's 9 p. m. It's not hard to find my group because they're already waiting, wearing 2 black polar boots the size of a trunk.
Our guide is Céline, a Frenchwoman. "The prediction is clouds tonight," she tells us. "But you never know, so we will still be 3 "
After about 20 minutes, the bus 4 at Aurora (极光) Village, a collection of small buildings beside a frozen lake. Getting off the bus, I couldn't help 5 from foot to foot.
Minutes after, the clouds 6 . "Is that it? " someone asks, pointing at a small dome (圆顶) of brightness on the horizon. The aurora follows its own 7 schedule, and tourism runs on expectations stimulated by travel websites. Thousands of 8 photos of emerald-green and ruby-red arcs (弧线) make false 9 . So I've tried to keep my own expectations 10 bound.
Over about 20 minutes, however, a cloud 11 into a fine white arc stretching across the sky, brightening until it is a river of pearl. Céline and I lie back on a pile of 12 , watching the glowing track cross the sky like a painter's 13 .
I don't generally do this kind of thing: travel in 14 , with guides. I'm always too shy for groups. But viewing the aurora is something that doesn't 15 . the solo traveler. Now, I know.
(1)A 、 bathing B 、 eating C 、 booking D 、 dressing(2)A 、 formal B 、 fancy C 、 identical D 、 distinct(3)A 、 hopeful B 、 thankful C 、 careful D 、 regretful(4)A 、 turns back B 、 drives through C 、 breaks down D 、 pulls up(5)A 、 shifting B 、 stepping C 、 sliding D 、 shaking(6)A 、 escape B 、 lift C 、 faint D 、 appear(7)A 、 timely B 、 busy C 、 delicate D 、 regular(8)A 、 clarified B 、 distributed C 、 enhanced D 、 wronged(9)A 、 promises B 、 decisions C 、 statements D 、 arrangements(10)A 、 legally B 、 tightly C 、 eagerly D 、 narrowly(11)A 、 runs B 、 divides C 、 grows D 、 absorbs(12)A 、 tourists B 、 photos C 、 dirt D 、 snow(13)A 、 brush B 、 blanket C 、 hand D 、 desire(14)A 、 wonders B 、 packs C 、 boots D 、 pairs(15)A 、 comprise B 、 surprise C 、 punish D 、 reward -
20、阅读下面短文,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。
Harvest is truly one of the highlights of the season. This is when all of our efforts and attention get translated into a tangible finished product. As a grower, nothing makes me prouder than harvesting a successful crop. To ensure quality is maintained all the way from field to fork, certain principles must be understood and followed through.
First of all, it is important to harvest each crop at the right stage of growth. Vegetables harvested before they are fully mature will be much less flavorful. For some crops, it is easy to tell when they are at their freshest, and many can be quite forgiving. But for other crops, harvesting at the appropriate moment will make an enormous difference. The timing of cantaloupe (甜瓜) picking, for example, will determine whether the fruit is sweet or disappointing, while it won't make a difference if you wait a few days to harvest the apples.
To further complicate things, the right moment to harvest a given vegetable is not necessarily consistent with market demand. Vegetables such as broccoli (西兰花) and cucumbers, to name just a few, can be harvested at the peak of their quality and stored in the cold room for a few days before being sold.
Some vegetables must be cooled to slow their process of ripening. Otherwise, their freshness and nutritional value will suffer. This is why it is so important to harvest as early as possible in the morning, before the heat of the day sets in, and to cool the vegetables immediately with cold water and/or air from the cold room.
A. You just have to follow the habits of different crops.
B. That being said, harvest requires some special know-how.
C. Those harvested overripe will then have a shorter shelf life.
D. This is one reason why a cold room is critical in a market garden.
E. Although it varies from crop to crop, it's always better later than earlier.
F. Moreover, a well-functioning cool system is in badly need for keeping things fresh.
G. The other important thing to remember is that vegetables go on "living" even after being picked.