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1、 阅读理解
If you live in a region where winter weather is a regular risk, you are likely used to pouring salt on your sidewalks. But how does it work? And how much salt do humans pour onto our planet's surface? The second question is easier to answer: a lot.
Salt doesn't directly melt ice, nor does it make snow simply disappear. Instead it makes water less likely to freeze in a phenomenon called freezing point depression. In the case of simple rock salt, which is a rawer, less pure version of table salt, each molecule(分子) splits into smaller elements. Normally, when water freezes into ice, its molecules line up to form a stable, orderly structure. Salt interrupts the process, however, and temperatures must drop lower to overcome that interruption and for freezing to occur.
But if salt needs to interact with liquid water, how does it do anything when temperatures are stubbornly below freezing, and water should already be in the form of ice? That's where cars help clear their own way by creating friction and, in turn, heat. The friction allows for the ice that has already frozen to melt a little bit, making it unlikely to freeze.
Beyond rock salt's ability to clear icy streets, it can also be destructive. Chloride ions(氯离子) can cause wear and tear on vehicle s and facilities. Increasing chloride densities in North American lakes could begin to upset local eco logy and degrade sources of drinking water.
Many local governments are looking for alternatives to rock salt. Other salts such as magnesium chloride and calcium chloride work in the same way as rock salt, and they're perhaps even more efficient. Some experiments are testing other ice-preventing solutions, including those that contain sugars instead of or in addition to salts. Another approach relies more heavily on sand, which can mechanically make roads safer. All of this experimentation is aimed at ensuring people can travel in any weather condition—a Herculean task when winter brings its worst.
(1)、What's the purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph 2?A、To introduce the topic. B、To give some evidence. C、To define the phenomenon. D、To reveal the misconception.(2)、How does salt work to disturb the process of freezing?A、By lowering the temperature. B、By melting and splitting itself. C、By lining up to form a solid structure. D、By stopping the formation of the structure.(3)、What does the underlined word "densities" in Paragraph 4 mean?A、Concentrations. B、Weights. C、Qualities. D、Salts.(4)、What's the last paragraph mainly talking about?A、Other salts won't disturb local ecology. B、Efforts are being made to guarantee safe travels. C、Bitter winter makes it impossible to secure road safety. D、Many alternative solutions have already been widely available. -
2、 阅读理解
Rising temperatures driven by the climate crisis are cutting the sleep of people across the world, the largest study to date has found.
The researchers used data from sleep-tracking wristbands used by 47,000 people over seven months and across 68 countries. The analysis revealed that because of increasing night-time temperatures, the average global citizen is losing 44 hours of sleep a year.
However, lost sleep affects some groups much more than others. The sleep loss per degree of warming is about a quarter higher for women than men, twice as high for those over 65years old and three times higher for those in less wealthy nations, where people have less access to cooling equipment.
Previous studies have shown that rising temperatures damage health, including increasing heart attacks, mental health crises, and accidents and injuries. Poor sleep has also been shown to have these effects, and the researchers say their new study suggests that disturbed sleep may be a key mechanism(体内机制) by which heat causes these health impacts. The researchers say their data shows no signs of people being able to adapt to hotter nights.
"In this study, we provide the first planetary-scale (世界范围的) evidence that warmer than average temperatures cut human sleep," said Kelton Minor, who led the research . "It's very likely the effect is more serious." Minor added that the research had important implications for policymakers, who need to ensure cities, towns and buildings are well adapted to heat in order to reduce the health impacts.
The data used in the study came mainly from richer nations. The wristbands also tended to be worn by people less prone (易于遭受) to sleep disturbance by warmer temperatures. "Lower-income people are underrepresented in the data and we're well aware of that," said Minor. He said more research was needed, particularly in places that are already among the hottest in the world.
(1)、In Paragraph 2, the author expresses his idea mainly byA、telling a story B、giving examples C、using quotes D、listing figures(2)、How do increasing temperatures affect people?A、They limit people's income. B、They improve people's health. C、They reduce people's sleep time. D、They lead to poor relationship between people.(3)、What can be learned from Kelton Minor's words in Paragraph 5?A、Heat's impacts may be worse than expected. B、Policymakers have doubts about the study. C、The study adopted a new research method. D、Some cities have taken further action to fight the heat.(4)、It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ____.A、the study is widely applied in the world B、the study is significant in sleeping research C、the study has its limitation in some aspects D、the study can represent the low-income people -
3、 阅读理解
Ian McKenna was in third grade when he learned that many kids at his Austin school weren't getting enough to eat at home. He wanted to help, but local volunteer organizations turned him away, saying he was too young. So he decided to find his own solution. For years, he had been gardening with his mother, and they often sent their vegetables to the neighbors. "I'm good at gardening," says McKenna, now 16."Why not plant a garden at school, so that kids in need could take food home?"
McKenna persuaded his school to set aside space for a garden; then he asked the community for donations of seeds and equipment. Other students donated their time. Within months, McKenna's garden was producing lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers for students and their families. Now, seven years later, McKenna's Giving Garden project has expanded to five area schools in addition to his own backyard garden. For most of his gardening activities, McKenna wears the same T-shirt in different colors, with his personal motto on it: BE A GOOD HUMAN. To him, that means helping in any way you can, no matter what your age.
"Even a smile might change someone's life." he says. "It lets them know that they are important. It can make their day."
When the epidemic hit the U. S., McKenna redoubled his efforts, cooking up to 100 meals to distribute (配送) to the hungry on the weekends. When social distancing meant that volunteers couldn't work on community garden, he started offering online classes and a gardening hotline so families could grow at home. While gardening is his core focus, McKenna says he is always looking for new ways to help the hungry.
(1)、What caused Ian's decision to help the kids in his own way?A、Being rejected by volunteer groups. B、Being good at gardening. C、His school's support. D、His mother's suggestions.(2)、What do we know about the Giving Garden project?A、It helps students only. B、It was started with many supports. C、It is funded by schools. D、It earns great profits every year.(3)、Which of the following can best describe Ian?A、Well-educated. B、Honest. C、Boring. D、Caring.(4)、What is the best title of the passage?A、Ian McKenna, Growing a Food Project B、Ian Mckenna, an Experienced Gardener C、Giving Garden Project, a challenging Task D、Giving Garden Project, a Universal Solution -
4、 阅读理解
If you are interested to find a part time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library.
Teens of Distinction Program
The DC Public Library offers part time jobs for teens through the Teens of Distinction Program. Teens work 10-12 hours per week all year long, helping the library with important tasks and projects. The Teens of Distinction Program is now hiring! To apply, you have to:
●be a DC resident
●have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average
● be 16 to 18 years old
●be able to work 10-12 hours per week
●be able to work for DCPL for at least 9 months
Oh, and of course you have to impress us with your wonderful personality!
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
If you want to earn community service hours for school, Youth202 is a good choice.
Youth202 is a radio program created by youth and for youth. You can learn radio production skills, interview people around you, and help keep other teens to learn news, events, and anything else you think is important.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Every summer, teens can work here to help library customers organize books and learn lots of new skills, such as program planning, writing and media production.
On Friday, January 25 at 12:15 pm, the application for the 2014 SYEP will be open to teens between the ages of 14 and 21.
Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited this year, so teens are encouraged to apply early, and remember not to miss the deadline, Saturday, February 16.
(1)、Working for the Teens of Distinction Program, teenagers will ____.①become a DC resident ②work 10-12 hours per week
③work for DCPL for at least 9 months ④have a wonderful personality
A、③④ B、②③ C、①②③ D、①③④(2)、Who has the biggest chance to work for the 2014 SYEP?A、A teenager who applies early. B、A teenager who is popular. C、A teenager who is smart. D、A teenager who gets high grades in exams.(3)、The aim of the text is to ____.A、introduce the DC Public Library B、describe the job of library workers C、offer teenager part time jobs in the DC Public Library D、teach how to apply for part-time jobs -
5、 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。
No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own efforts. I learned this lesson from an experience many years ago. I took the head coaching job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program. The school took part in the league matches every year. However, it never ended well. We were more of the audience, watching and cheering instead of sweating out in the fields.
Fortunately, the school held the tradition that the school's old team was to play against the new team at the end of spring practice. For lack of resources, the old team bad no coach, and they didn't even practice to prepare for the game.
I was assigned (指派) as the coach of the new team, which was why I was excited. I believed that we were going to win, but to my disappointment, we were defeated. I couldn't believe I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I tried to figure out the reason and what I should do next.
It didn't take long before I came to realize that my team was depending on me. Without proper guidance or previous experience, my team was at a loss what to do. I had to change my attitude so that I could bring out the best in them about their ability and potential.
I would let my action do the talking. First, I started doing anything I could to help them build a little pride. I could see their spirits lifted, with their head held high in great confidence. Most importantly, I began to treat them like winners. Only when they regarded themselves as winners could they willingly invest time and energy.
This summer, the other teams enjoyed their vacations.
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Six months later, football season started.
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6、假设你是红星中学高二学生李华,你的英国朋友Jim在写给你的邮件中提到他对中国历史很感兴趣,并请你介绍一位你喜欢的中国历史人物。请你给Jim回复邮件,内容包括:1.该人物是谁;2.该人物的主要贡献;3.该人物对你的影响。
注意:1.词数不少于80;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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7、 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。
Henry was walking along the street (hold) the bank note in his hand. His coat was (wear) in several places. He saw a sign for a tailor's shop. Henry walked into the shop and wanted to buy a suit coat. One clerk treated him in rude manner. Then another clerk came up to serve him. Finally, Henry took a suit coat. When he said he had no any small change and (pay) it in a month, the clerk tried to control his anger, saying, "I suppose a gentleman like you only(carry) very large bills." Henry told him not to judge people their clothes and that he just didn't want to cause him trouble with a large note. The clerk said no trouble. So Henry gave the bank note to the clerk. The clerk was so (astonish) that he dropped Henry's coat. He folded the bill and (slow) unfolded it again, as if looking at something he couldn't believe was there .Seeing the scene, the owner asked the clerk to give Henry the change quickly. However, when he saw the bank note, he changed his attitude and took Henry to another part of the shop, there was a wide range of (option) for Henry to choose from.
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8、 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。
One day recently, Laurie Fenby was 1 at a garage sale in Rochester New York and as she was leaving, she found a 2 on the ground.
Laurie looked inside and 3 a Jamaican (牙买加人的) driver's license, some American cash and some Jamaican 4 . She tried all the usual ways to find the man, whose name was George. She 5 for suggestions through Next door, a community website. One lady advised her to contact (联系) a little 6 that is known to have many Jamaican migrant (移民) workers as 7 . Laurie called the store and found that yes, indeed, there was someone named George who 8 his wallet.
When George contacted her, he was able to 9 everything in the wallet and Laurie was able to 10 it. But it didn't stop there. Laurie asked George, "What do you and the migrant workers 11 ?" He said they need some warm clothes. Laurie 12 contacted the community and was able to organize a clothing 13 . Many people donated lots of 14 , shoes and other supplies. Recently Laurie met George and the other migrant workers in Rochester. They were so 15 to Laurie and her friends.
(1)A 、studying B 、lying C 、sleeping D 、shopping(2)A 、letter B 、bottle C 、wallet D 、box(3)A 、found B 、explored C 、selected D 、discussed(4)A 、shelters B 、cash C 、clothes D 、water(5)A 、applied B 、fought C 、asked D 、waited(6)A 、restaurant B 、church C 、store D 、hotel(7)A 、robbers B 、enemies C 、patients D 、clients(8)A 、caught B 、lost C 、kept D 、took(9)A 、identify B 、prevent C 、quit D 、overcome(10)A 、collect B 、return C 、hide D 、escape(11)A 、forget B 、want C 、protest D 、check(12)A 、slowly B 、secretly C 、abruptly D 、immediately(13)A 、show B 、competition C 、donation D 、preparation(14)A 、coats B 、bikes C 、books D 、trees(15)A 、thankful B 、cruel C 、impolite D 、helpful -
9、 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。
Laziness and tiredness are so alike that it is difficult to tell them apart. .
Feel unrelated to everything.
People experiencing·tiredness-most commonly don't feel like themselves anymore, don't feel interested in anything and always struggle with sense of helplessness to manage their lives.
Used to be active.
A clear difference between someone who's tired and someone who's lazy is that tired people felt attracted by many things before. . And they find it hard to do the things they once loved.
Become moody and angry.
? Do you often feel emotionally (情感上地) out of control and don't know why? If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be a warning sign of tiredness rather than laziness.
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One of the signs is that you care little about yourself and try to keep away from others. You don't want to dress up yourself and you spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.
Change day by day.
Tiredness develops in different stages. All of the points mentioned above won't just happen overnight. However, by the time you reach the final stage, tiredness has already become rooted so deeply in your life that the continuous mental and physical tiredness become much greater and harder to treat. .
A.Focus on signs
B.Pay little attention to your selfcare
C.Do you suddenly find yourself easily angry
D.Do lazy people always feel uninterested in things around
E.But they may now be struggling to find interest or enjoyment
F.Here are five obvious signs to show you're experiencing tiredness rather than laziness
G.So the earlier you notice signs of tiredness, the more easily you can get help and recover from it
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10、 阅读理解
Are you a fan of birds? If so, you may have admired their beautiful colors and sweet songs. But do you know these feathered friends can actually do more than that?
A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports finds that exposure to birds, either in the home or outdoors, can boost people's moods.
Researchers at King's College London used a smartphone app built by the school's Urban Mind project to collect the real-time feelings of study participants upon seeing or hearing a bird. A total of 1,292 people living in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States participated in the study which was conducted between April 2018 and October 2021.
The app asked participants three times a day whether they could see or hear a bird followed by a series of questions on their mental well-being. Participants were also asked questions about whether they could see trees, plants or hear any water to see if people were experiencing better mental well-being due to being in or seeing nature, and not just because of exposure to birds.
According to the study, the mental well-being of study participants with and without depression was significantly improved after seeing a bird or hearing birdsong compared to not seeing or hearing a bird.
There is a growing number of studies that link spending time outdoors (either in green leafy places or next to bodies of water) to improved mental health. But there are few studies that look at how different aspects of nature can play into humans' mental well-being.
And while the study adds to the small pile of research on birds and mental health, the report marks the first time researchers have studied the responses to birds and mental well-being in real-time, according to Ryan Hammoud, lead author of the study.
"They kind of examine nature as a single object when nature includes many different characteristics and features like trees, plants, water, birds," said Hammoud, "We choose to focus on bird life to try and understand which specific characteristics of nature benefit mental well-being."
(1)、What is the purpose of paragraph 1?A、To introduce a phenomenon. B、To bring in the topic. C、To ask an interesting question. D、To provide background information.(2)、How did the researchers conduct the study?A、By analyzing previous studies. B、By observing the behavior of birds. C、By gathering feelings of participants. D、By studying people's effect on birds.(3)、What does Hammoud think of the new study?A、Pioneering. B、Interesting. C、Conventional. D、Practical.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、Bird watching has become a popular hobby. B、Exposure to birds can improve mental well-being. C、Nature is the best medicine for mental health issues. D、Spending time outdoors can impact mental health positively. -
11、 阅读理解
On Nov.13, 2023, the Kenyan government announced a surprise public holiday for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
"This Monday on Nov.13, the public across the country were expected to plant trees as a contribution to the national efforts to save our country from the terrible effects of climate change," said Kindiki, the Home Minister of Kenya.
Kenya's present forest coverage stands at about 7%. Deforestation speeds up climate change, which is worsening droughts in the Horn of Africa, including Kenya, where rains have failed for five seasons in a row. So the government has set aside more than $ 80 million this year, managing to augment tree coverage to more than 10%.
"It is a moment for Kenyans to stand together in the defense of our environment," said Soipan Tuya, the Environment Minister. He referred to the day as "a ‘hummingbird(s)' contribution day". Hummingbirds are small birds, but they play an important part in the environment by pollinating(授粉)flowers.
He added, "Having been planting trees for most of my life, I thought I was doing rather well, but the government's plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 was ‘an unprecedented(史无前例的)show of promise by the government towards our climate action duties.'"
(1)、What is the purpose of the public holiday?A、To increase economic income. B、To encourage people to plant trees. C、To allow people to get more rest. D、To remind people to get close to nature.(2)、Which word is the closest in meaning to "augment" in paragraph 3?A、Increase. B、Figure. C、Record. D、Stop.(3)、What does Soipan Tuya want to say by referring to the day as "a ‘hummingbird' contribution day"?A、We should get on well with birds. B、No contribution is too small to leave an impact. C、Each animal is important to nature. D、It is time to protect hummingbirds.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Kenya Is Taking Action to Protect Wildlife B、Kenya Is in Face of Environmental Problems C、Kenya Improves Relationships with Their Neighbors D、Kenya Surprises the Public with a Holiday to Plant Trees -
12、 阅读理解
On a Saturday morning last November, I got up at 5 to be at the Armory track on 168th Street in Harlem, a neighborhood in Manhattan for the girls'4×2 relay race (接力赛).
I joined the team when I was a freshman at Abraham Lincoln High School. I hadn't considered it until a girl came up to me and said, "You look like a good runner. Would you like to join the track team?" She thought I would make a good runner because she saw my legs and arms were built, but I was just naturally slim.
I was excited and surprised, "I don't know. What do I have to do?"
"It is a lot of hard work and devotion. It's not easy."
She was right. My team had practice every day from 3:30 to 6 except for Fridays. When we didn't have practice, I'd run on my own on the boardwalk. I got faster and focused. Track helped me get away from troubles. Arguments with my mom, problems with schoolwork, and dramas with the kids at school. I felt calm every time I ran.
I got to the Armory at 7. My team was already there. We gave each other hugs and high fives. When the officials called for the relay race, I went out to the starting line. Then the gun went off. As I pounded the track, I was focusing so much on myself. I started running away from my problems. I couldn't see anyone or anything but the finish line. Everything else was just a blur. I fought to the finish line. I wasn't only fighting against the other teams; I was also fighting to win my battle against my stress.
I could feel the wind blowing against my skin. I felt like I was flying. My stress disappeared. I came in second as I passed the baton (接力棒) to my teammate.
(1)、Why did the author take up running?A、By chance. B、Due to stress. C、Out of interest. D、For weight loss.(2)、What benefit did the author get from running?A、Having a regular life style. B、Escaping from her problems. C、Doing well in school work. D、Getting along well with Mom.(3)、What does paragraph 6 mainly talk about?A、The running process. B、The team spirit. C、The training hardship. D、The race purpose.(4)、What can we learn form the passage?A、Every dog has its day. B、Challenges build character. C、Talent is the key to success. D、Accidents can lead to the right path. -
13、 阅读理解
Newport, a beachfront city of beauty and excitement, is popular among tourists. Check out the top things to do in this wonderful city.
The Wedge
Whether you're a passionate surfer, or you simply want to relax and watch the daring wave runners and body surfers, the Wedge is the perfect place to spend your afternoon. The Wedge has some of the largest waves in Southern California, measuring up to 30 feet. Obviously, it's not a place for beginner swimmers or young children.
Balboa Fun Zone
The small park is full of fun activities for children, and with views of the Pacific, they are sure to enjoy their time. This boatyard-turned-amusement park has been in operation since the mid-1900s. Over time, more and more activities have been added, and nowadays there are enough features to keep you busy for hours.
Fashion Island
Fashion Island is a shoppers' paradise, featuring more than 100 brand-name stores, including large chain stores like Macy's and Neiman Marcus. It also shelters a variety of local and upscale dining options, a Whole Foods Market and a movie theater. Children can enjoy playing with the little games scattered around the area while parents are shopping.
Newport Beach Whale Watching
Newport Beach is one of the country's best whale watching destinations. In winter and early spring, you'll catch sight of gray whales migrating south to give birth to their calves; they'll turn around and head north around April or May. In summer and fall, blue whales are often found swimming in the waters surrounding Newport Beach.
(1)、What's an advantage of the Wedge?A、It offers free swimming lessons. B、It features fun activities for children. C、It is popular for family vacations. D、It is a great beach to enjoy surfing.(2)、Which is suitable for those who want to taste the local specialties?A、The Wedge. B、Fashion Island. C、Balboa Fun Zone. D、Newport Beach Whale Watching.(3)、When can visitors see gray whales and their calves?A、Around April or May. B、All year round. C、In winter and early spring. D、In summer and fall. -
14、 假定你是李华,为了弘扬科学精神,你校将举办一场主题为"科学就在身边"的英语演讲比赛。你希望参加比赛。请根据以下要点撰写一篇英文演讲稿。内容应包括:1.你对科学的定义;2.科学在身边的实例;3.呼吁科学探索与实践。
注意:1. 写作词数应为100左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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15、 根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中,每词限用一次,有两词为多余项。
Poor Bobby was getting cold sitting out in the backyard in the snow. With only one dime(10美分硬币) in hand, he could not come up with an idea for his mother's birthday gift. Ever since his father had passed away, the family of five had struggled. Although the family was short of money, they had love and family unity(团结).
Bobby had three sisters, all of whom had already made beautiful gifts for their mother. Wiping tears from his eyes, Bobby kicked the snow and started to walk down to the street where the stores opened.
Anyway, he wanted to try his luck.
Bringing together all his courage, he walked into the first store he saw. His heart quickly turned cold when salesperson after salesperson told him that he could not buy anything with only a dime. Finally he saw a flower shop and went inside to wait in line. When the shop owner asked if he could help him, Bobby presented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mother. The shop owner looked at Bobby and his dime. Then he put his hand on Bobby's shoulder gently and said, "You just wait here and I'll see what I can do for you." Then the shop owner left. All alone in the shop, Bobby began to feel alone and afraid.
After a little while, the shop owner came out with a bunch of red roses, with leaves of green and tiny white flowers all tied together with a big silver bow.
How might the shop owner feel when he heard Bobby's words?
How might Bobby react when he saw the roses? Why?
What might the shop owner do next?
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16、 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 market for wearable technology in the past few years has been on a rapid rise. We seem to have too much attachment to data accessible on those devices. is it a good thing that we're relying on technology more often than not, recording every step we take? Can those tools really maximize your workout benefits? The real questions surround not the (wear), but the wearer.
The challenge for athletes (look) to up their game with data is finding the type of information that is most helpful. If you are hoping to run faster and want to try moderating your pace based on heart rate "zones," a wearable can help you do so. However, for professionals and those who are new working out, less is more.
Earlier this month, Sara Hall, a professional marathon runner competing in the U. S. Olympic marathon trials, actually (throw) away her GPS watch midrace (avoid) distraction. Similarly, for beginner runners, it's more important to learn to listen to your body's signals — tiredness, (ache), bursts of energy—— to track your pace or heart rate. Depending on what those goals are, there might be ways to achieve them that are more cost (effect), more fun, more convenient. Dr. Ethan Weiss, a physician at the University of California tells his patients that a different item (attach) at your wrist, like a leash, is more likely to pull you toward more activity.
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17、 阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、 C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the1 of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely 2 . I'm not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won't know when she's mad or when she's happy. Here's a little story of our new 3 .
A week ago, my daughter wanted to 4 so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I5 her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out 6 to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what? I was 7 . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not 8 .
Research shows that parents are 9 when their children are grow n up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to 10 , how can I, as a parent, remain 11 to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes?
We may have to 12 the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That's how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this 13 presence, the physical gap is 14 and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that 15 , however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey.
(1)A 、 problem B 、 progress C 、 goal D 、 context(2)A 、 cold B 、 special C 、 different D 、 casual(3)A 、 normal B 、 idea C 、 approach D 、 solution(4)A 、 catch up B 、 take over C 、 check out D 、 break away(5)A 、 visited B 、 touched C 、 tried D 、 emailed(6)A 、 by taxi B 、 by text C 、 in private D 、 in person(7)A 、 stupid B 、 angry C 、 excited D 、 asleep(8)A 、 available B 、 interested C 、 ready D 、 guilty(9)A 、 saddest B 、 busiest C 、 happiest D 、 best(10)A 、 decide B 、 wonder C 、 investigate D 、 distinguish(11)A 、 kind B 、 appreciative C 、 sensitive D 、 relevant(12)A 、 voice B 、 ignore C 、 shift D 、 continue(13)A 、 human B 、 virtual C 、 physical D 、 permanent(14)A 、 widened B 、 formed C 、 broken D 、 bridged(15)A 、 college B 、 relationship C 、 change D 、 communication -
18、 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。
It's no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade?
The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert(警觉的)to what's going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. Ateam of reporters and editor s there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
"If it bleeds, it leads." has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers' attention. The thing is, however, there's also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. "Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world's problems." Hervey, one of Good Good 's editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It's just that we don't hear as much about them.
C. But the "bad news" has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
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When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development (PD) program that uses artificial intelligence to improve their math knowledge and teaching skills, their students' math performance improved.
This online professional development program relies on a virtual facilitator to present problems and provide feedback, aiming to enhance teachers' master y of knowledge and skills required. It covers why mathematical rules and procedures work and focuses on helping students employ instructional tools and strategies to overcome common struggles.
An experiment was conducted in which 53 middle school math teachers were randomly assigned to either this Al-based professional development or no additional training. On average, teachers spent 11 hours to complete the program. We then gave 1,727 of their students a math test. While students of these two groups of teachers started off with no difference in their math performance, the students taught by teachers who completed the program increased their mathematics performance by 0.18 points on average. This is a statistically significant gain that is equal to the average math performance difference between sixth and seventh graders in the study.
Teachers often have limited access to high-quality PD programs to improve their knowledge and teaching skills. Time conflicts or living in rural areas that are far from in-person professional development programs can prevent teachers from receiving the support they need. Additionally, many existing in-person professional development programs for teachers have little impact on student achievement. AI-based PD programs include opportunities for teachers to observe teaching practices. Teachers also receive real-time support from the program facilitators. The Al-supported virtual facilitator acting as a human instructor gives teachers authentic teaching activities to work on, asks questions and provides real-time feedback and guidance.
Advancements in AI technologies will allow researchers to develop more interactive, personalized learning environments for teachers. More importantly, AI-based PD programs can collect rich, real-time interaction data, which help make programs more effective. Despite billions of dollars being spent each year on professional development for teachers, research suggests that how teachers learn through professional development is not yet well understood.
(1)、What was the goal of the online professional development program?A、To create widely accessible methods B、To improve teachers' teaching skills. C、To solve students' common problems. D、To analyze students' math performance.(2)、How did the students taught by the teachers of the AI-based PD program perform?A、They exhibited statistically significant improvement. B、They performed even better than the seventh graders. C、They solved the math problem faster than the average. D、They started with lower performance but ended higher.(3)、How does the author highlight AI-based PD programs in paragraph 4?A、By listing current shortcomings. B、By clarifying essential concepts. C、By providing theoretical models. D、By comparing different trainings.(4)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、There is a demand for larger investments in professional development. B、AI technologies have helped us figure out how teachers learn in trainings. C、The expected benefits of teacher training programs have yet to be realized. D、It is a must for teachers to complete the professional development programs. -
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Her face is framed by wavy brown hair extensions, her filled lips pursed towards the viewer. It could be a description of an Instagram post, but the touched-up (修改过的) beauty is Diana Cecil, an English noblewoman who belongs to a powerful family at the Jacobean court. Experts at English Heritage have discovered that her portrait had been altered by restorers to enhance certain features, suggesting that our modern beauty standards might not be so modern after all.
The great-grand-daughter of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, one of Elizabeth I's closest advisers, Diana was considered one of the great beauties of her age. Yet it seems a later artist had other ideas. A restorer, probably in the 19th century, worked on the painting after it was damaged from being rolled sideways. It seems they also took the opportunity to alter the noblewoman's face, enlarging her lips and lowering her hairline to reduce the size of her forehead.
Now, following careful conservation work, Cecil's original appearance has been restored, with the full-length portrait-painted by Cornelius Johnson when Cecil was about 31. The conservation team discovered the changes made to the Johnson painting after removing a yellowing layer of oily liquid that had covered its original, more vivid colors. They also surprisedly found the artist's signature, and a date that had been signed in the portrait's curtain suggesting it was finished in1634 and not 1638 as previously thought.
According to Alice Tate-Harte, a conservator at English Heritage, it was not uncommon for people to ‘sweeten' old paintings in the 19th and early 20th centuries. "Conservation wasn't a profession, they weren't working in institutions with salaries," she said. "They were artist restorers and they had a bit more flexibility to prettify and beautify, whereas we have a lot more ethics today. we must keep our retouching to a minimum. I hope I've done Dian a justice by removing those additions and presenting her natural face to the world."
(1)、What does the discovery of experts at English Heritage suggest?A、Prettiness is in the eyes of the viewer. B、Every great artist was once an amateur. C、Past norms may repeat themselves at present. D、Beauty souls shine brighter than appearances.(2)、What do we know about the original portrait of Diana Cecil?A、The original beauty failed to entertain the restorer B、The portrait was in fact painted for William Cecil. C、The painter intended to hide the beauty of Diana. D、The age of Diana was exposed by her hairline.(3)、Which of the following is an unexpected finding from the conservation work?A、The addition of the bright color. B、The portrait's date of completion. C、The removal of the artist's signature. D、The extent of damage to the painting.(4)、What does Alice think is the duty of art conservation?A、It means an artistic way of living. B、It depends on artists' preference. C、It requires ethical considerations. D、It represents the fashion of time.