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1、Luke has always been my closest and constant companion these past five years. In fact, he is very friendly to me especially when I take care of other furry friends in our shelter.
There have been a lot of forest fires during the summer season. Not far from our shelter, a forest caught fire during this hot summer. Luke rushed towards the forest where flames send out a terrible heat. There's no longer any hope at the moment to wait for Luke to come back to the shelter. In fact, I was waiting for the firemen to announce me his death in the forest. Suddenly, a fireman burst into my office and informed me that my dog Luke succeeded in saving four cats which were trapped by the flames. Luke seized the kittens, one by one moving them to a safe place. I immediately accompanied the fireman to the forest to pick up the rescued kittens, but Luke was not there. Then we heard the sound of a dog came from the forest barking furiously. The firemen followed the tracks of the dog until they found him barking loudly by the side of an injured fireman who was lying on the ground.
That day, I was very proud of Luke for his two heroic actions. I paid a visit to the fireman accompanied with my adorable Luke. What a memorable scene when the fireman hugged Luke tightly to his chest! "One thousand thanks, Luke, for saving my life," the fireman said.
This true story of love and compassion shows us that pets are loving, caring and compassionate. We should love and protect them. Don'tbelittle them. Little animals can make enormous things for humans.
(1)、At the very beginning the author thought ________.A、Luke ran away from the shelter for ever. B、Luke was afraid of big fire C、Luke was killed by the big fire. D、Luke was able to save all the people(2)、The reason why the author was proud of Luke was that ________.A、Luke rescued four cats and a fireman from the fire B、Luke warned people of the coming fire C、Luke took care of other furry animals in the shelter D、Luke has always been my closest and constant companion(3)、The underlined word "belittle"in the last paragraph probably means "________".A、Make things small B、Look down upon C、Show respect for D、Make enemy with(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?A、To stress the role of pets in people life. B、To persuade people to keep pets. C、To call attention to the danger big fire. D、To share a story of love and compassion of pets with us. -
2、Do you now have a teacher who just doesn't understand you? If you're not getting along well with your teacher, then continue reading this article to gain some tips that can help you deal with your bad situation.
Talk to your parents
Tell them about your situation. Be detailed with the actions your teacher has made that bother you. The more specific(具体的) are with your worries and problems, the easier it will be for your parents to understand where they are coming from. By sharing your problems with your parents, you are able to relieve(减轻) your stress instead of getting mad at someone at school.
Meet with the Guidance Counselor(辅导员)
Guidance Counselor can give you good advice about how to deal with unfair or mean teachers. Your guidance counselor knows the different teachers in your school so they will know if it is a personality problem or some others behind you and your teacher's difference. Your parents can also come in for this appointment if it makes you more comfortable. The purpose of your counselor is to provide you with help with your classes or other school related problems and they are willing to invite parents or make other adjustments with them as comfortable as possible.
Meet with the Teacher
You could also have your parents plan a meeting with your teacher.You can join them in the meeting or just have your parents discuss your concerns with the teacher.If you join the meeting,you will be able to tell your teacher what has been annoying you,but this can be uncomfortable for a lot of students.Either way is usually effective because it warns the teacher that he or she has been making students feel uncomfortable.Many a time a teacher will not realize that he or she has been misjudging a student or treating them differently than other kids.
(1)、The guidance counselor is a person ______ .A、has the duty to punish the teachers at school B、protects the students from being injured C、helps the students to be out of trouble D、makes sure the safety of the school(2)、The purpose of meeting the teacher is ______ .A、to beg him/her to praise you B、to let him/her know your worries C、to make an apology to him/her D、to make a good impression on him/her(3)、According to the author,many teachers treat their students unfairly ______ .A、by accident B、at times C、on purpose D、in return -
3、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。
Frank, a six-year-old boy, was interested in playing piano, so his mother found him a tutor. He showed great passion at the very beginning. However, bored with day-after-day practice, Frank couldn't tolerate sitting at the piano. Sometimes when he was required to play a bit difficult melodies, the results were not exactly graceful flowing music, even though he tried his best. Gradually, his enthusiasm began to fade away.
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, his mother took the boy to a Paderewski concert. When they reached the entrance of the theatre where the concert was held, they saw a crowd of music lovers stream into the hall. The little boy was awed by what he saw and he felt a little thrilled. They then walked in with the crowds and found their places. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her.
Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose to his feet and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE." When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing. The mother glanced around the hall and her little son was nowhere to be seen. Feeling desperate and trembling with fear, she fished in the bag for her phone and was about to call the police when suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway (斯坦威钢琴) on stage.
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The mother saw her little boy sitting at the key-board, playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
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At that moment, Paderewski made his entrance and sat beside the boy, whispering "Don't quit. Keep playing."
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4、假定你是李华,你校英语报美食专栏正在开展"我最喜爱的一道家常菜"征文活动,请你根据以下要点写一篇英文投稿文章。
1.菜品介绍;2.喜欢的理由;3.这道菜对你的意义。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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5、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 addition to a traditional guide dog, the visually impaired (视障人士) will soon have another option (aid) with their daily life — a robot guide dog.
The six-legged robot guide dog developed by the School of Mechanical Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, now (test), can navigate users to destinations without running into barriers. It is equipped with voice interaction capabilities and can recognize traffic light signals, traditional guide dogs cannot do.
According to data from the China Association of Persons with Visual Disabilities, there are (current) about 17.31 million visually impaired people in China. They face diverse inconveniences and demand (assist) for daily routines.
Guide dogs are important life partners not everyone is lucky enough to have a traditional companion. There are only about 400 guide dogs in China. People have to wait for a long time after applying a guide dog.
(define) as a type of navigation robot, research in robot guide dogs (date) back to June 2021, when the robots were developed and expected to serve the visually impaired in daily trips and travel at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
China's walking robots (develop) in recent years. Their basic components can now be produced at good quality and a low price.
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6、I was once a shy girl, constantly avoiding the spotlight and dreading any form of public attention. School days were tough, especially when public speaking was1.
When our English teacher announced a speech contest, my heart2. However, a weak voice within3 me to take a risk. With much4, I signed up.
The preparation was laborious. I worked hard on my script, endlessly5 it. While practicing in front of the mirror, I was troubled by a trembling voice and sweaty palms.
On the day of the6, my knees felt like jelly as I waited backstage. But when I stepped onto the stage and saw the7 gazes of my teacher and some classmates, something changed. I took a deep breath and began.
Surprisingly, the words came out8, and with each sentence, my confidence9. After I finished, there was a brief silence before the audience10 applause.
I didn't win, but that didn't matter. This11 was a turning point. It made me understand that I had more capabilities than I'd believed. Subsequently, I engaged in class discussions, joined the drama club, and12 for presentations.
This journey of facing my13 and leaving my comfort zone has been14 to my growth. It has shown me that with determination and a bit of courage, we can conquer our insecurities and uncover our hidden15.
(1)A 、assessed B 、required C 、avoided D 、organized(2)A 、sank B 、raced C 、stopped D 、calmed(3)A 、forced B 、advised C 、encouraged D 、allowed(4)A 、hesitation B 、regret C 、patience D 、excitement(5)A 、copying B 、editing C 、reciting D 、printing(6)A 、party B 、meeting C 、concert D 、contest(7)A 、skeptical B 、dismissive C 、supportive D 、suggestive(8)A 、gently B 、clearly C 、firmly D 、fluently(9)A 、decreased B 、disappeared C 、increased D 、built(10)A 、gave off B 、burst into C 、broke out D 、put out(11)A 、decision B 、success C 、change D 、experience(12)A 、struggled B 、prepared C 、volunteered D 、waited(13)A 、mistakes B 、fears C 、accidents D 、choices(14)A 、useless B 、harmful C 、crucial D 、unimportant(15)A 、talents B 、dreams C 、ideas D 、secrets -
7、When it comes to WeChat profile pictures, many Chinese people avoid using their face photos. There are several reasons.
Privacy is a priority to consider. Chinese people are vigilant (警惕) about protecting personal information. They fear strangers might misuse their face photos, perhaps in advertisements or for creating false identities.. Therefore they are extremely cautious as they don't want their pictures exploited without permission.
. Influenced by traditional Chinese culture, people are rather reserved in self-presentation. They prefer expressing themselves subtly rather than via face photos. Also, they are concerned about others' opinions and wish to avoid negative remarks about their appearance.. They think showing faces may draw excessive attention and criticism.
Psychological factors play a part. Some individuals lack confidence in their looks and believe other images can better convey their inner qualities. Using non-face photos can add an air of mystery and make them more appealing in social interactions..
Habits and traditions also matter. In the early days of the Chinese Internet, platforms like QQ provided default avatars (头像). Unlike Western platforms with a strong real-name culture, Chinese ones offer more flexibility.. This has influenced the choice of profile pictures, allowing people to select avatars according to their preferences rather than being restricted to face photos. It makes them more likely to choose symbolic pictures. They thus have more freedom to use other pictures as avatars.
A. Cultural elements have an impact
B. This has led to a different pattern of avatar selection
C. All these lead them to be careful about using face photos
D. This gives them a chance to create a unique virtual identity
E. They believe non-face photos can better protect their privacy
F. They feel that face photos might make them stand out too much
G. They are afraid that their photos might be used for illegal activities
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8、Three-quarters of Earth's land has become drier in recent decades due to human-caused global warming, according to a UN report released during a desertification summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Industrial emissions of greenhouse gases are the primary driver of this trend, which the report described as a "global, existential danger." Without significant efforts to halt rising temperatures, more regions may face sand and dust storms, wildfires, water shortages, crop failures, and desertification. Currently, nearly one-third of the global population lives inmoisture-deprived areas, up from one-fifth in 1990.
Major food-producing regions like Argentina, Spain, and the Black Sea are among those most affected, alongside politically unstable nations like South Sudan. Every year, nearly 400, 000 square miles of productive land degrade globally. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification, in place for 30 years, seeks to reverse this trend, but progress remains limited.
Saudi Arabia, host of the summit and the world's largest oil exporter, has a complicated role. While it favoured international agreements to combat climate change, it has also worked to weaken commitments to reduce fossil fuel dependency and limit plastic pollution. These actions highlight the tension between environmental goals and economic interests.
The report outlined measures to build resilience, such as rethinking agricultural practices. For example, regions with long histories of water scarcity, like Los Angeles, are exploring ways to grow less water-intensive crops. However, such adaptations may prove challenging for many large urban areas worldwide.
Drylands, which cover more than 40% of Earth's land outside Antarctica, experience persistent moisture deficits. Europe has been particularly affected, with over 95% of its land becoming drier in recent decades. While some regions, like Central Africa and India, may see increased rainfall due to heavier bursts of precipitation (降水) in a warming climate, no current drylands are expected to become consistently humid in the near future.
The report warns that the ecological impacts of the drying trend may be irreversible within human timescales. Many organisms adapted to current conditions may not survive the rapid changes, emphasizing the urgency of global action to address this crisis.
(1)、According to the UN report, what is the primary cause of the drying trend of Earth's land?A、Increased rainfall in dry regions. B、Political instability in certain nations. C、Industrial emissions of greenhouse gases. D、Agricultural practices in drylands.(2)、What does "moisture-deprived" most likely mean in the passage?A、Lacking adequate rainfall or water. B、Experiencing occasional drought. C、Losing water due to poor soil quality. D、Gaining excessive moisture from heavy rains.(3)、What can be inferred about the global drying trend's impact on ecosystems?A、Ecosystems will quickly adapt to rapid climate changes. B、Ecosystems will remain unaffected due to long-term resilience. C、Most organisms will migrate to less affected regions. D、Ecosystems in drylands may not survive the fast changes.(4)、What is the main focus of the UN report?A、Global warming's effects on food production. B、The impact of human-caused global warming on land dryness. C、Saudi Arabia's role in combating climate change. D、Strategies for improving water conservation. -
9、After Taylor Swift, the "Mona Lisa" is probably the most recognizable female face in the world. Every day around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci's painting in the Louvre. Yet it became famous not because of a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown. Viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called "an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)".
Classics of art, literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the "timeless classic" is anything but permanent. "What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water", she argues. Classics come and go.
Take other celebrated works of art for example. Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo's "David" had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weather in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. He attracted more pigeons than visitors; visitors preferred the artist's sculpture of Moses in Rome. Before the famous "Venus de Milo" was discovered in 1820, viewers were crazy about "Venus de Medici", a delicate sculpture most people alive today have never heard of.
Much as in art, the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either. Today, Johann Sebastian Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach's compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville's masterpiece "Moby Dick" was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919.
"The status of classics" depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence.
(1)、According to the passage, what made the painting "Mona Lisa" famous?A、Its mysterious semi-smile attracted viewers. B、It was the most recognizable female painting. C、It was stolen and gained widespread attention. D、A French newspaper praised its artistic value.(2)、What happened to Bach's compositions after his death?A、They were forgotten for decades. B、They became widely popular. C、They inspired many other composers. D、They were preserved by his critics.(3)、What is the main factor determining the status of a classic?A、Timeless quality of the work. B、Influence of passionate critics and writers. C、The artist's ability to inspire debate. D、Popular trends at the time of creation.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、The mystery of classic works of art. B、How cultural tastes influence classics over time. C、The lasting appeal of famous artworks. D、How critics create timeless masterpieces. -
10、A primary school has announced that it no longer requires parents to sign their children's homework.
A newspaper comments: Putting an end to the requirement that parents sign the homework of their children eases the burden on many parents, as otherwise they would have to do primary school homework after a hard day's work. But there are worries that if parents stop signing their children's homework, the children will not get good grades.
However, the most efficient way for children to study is to cultivate their willingness to learn and do their own studies. When doing homework, students practice and hopefully apply what they have learned. True teachers are supposed to check students' homework and identify their mistakes. But some parents correct their children's mistakes by themselves when signing the homework.
It is students' duty to do their homework, be responsible for their studies and correct their mistakes. Parents supervising their homework, checking their answers and dealing with the harder problems will only make children less aware of their mistakes and encourage them to wait for their parents' help when they face any problems.
Children have to manage their own learning and develop the ability to study by themselves, as competence will not be achieved if a student simply repeats rigid tasks in which he is assisted at school by teachers and at home by parents.
An experiment conducted by American psychologist Walter Mischel in the 1960s proved that children with better self-discipline performed better in their studies and relationships.
There is little doubt that parents' supervision can make children's homework better. But it does not give children the chance to solve problems independently.
(1)、What can we learn about the announcement?A、Parents don't support it. B、It makes everyone pleased. C、It makes parents worried. D、It reduces parents' burdens.(2)、What's the most efficient way for children to study?A、Teachers check students' homework. B、Parents sign their children's homework. C、Children are willing to learn by themselves. D、Parents supervise their children's homework.(3)、What will happen to children if parents supervise their homework?A、They will lack confidence. B、They may feel great pressure. C、They will be more independent. D、They may not realize their mistakes.(4)、What's the author's attitude to parents signing their children's homework?A、Opposed. B、Neutral. C、Optimistic. D、Unconcerned. -
11、Whether you're searching for a present for a tech-obsessed friend or your grandma, there are cool tech gifts out there for everyone.
Roku Streaming Stick
Roku Streaming Stick is portable, which lets you stream TV, sports, music, movies, and other content in smooth high-definition. It's small enough to stick behind the TV or take with you while traveling. Just plug it in, connect to the Internet, and start streaming.
Top features:
• Voice remote with TV power and volume buttons
· Automatic software and feature updates without you having to lift a finger
Rocketbook Core
Rocketbook notebooks are like pen-and-paper networks, but without the pen and paper. These digital notebooks are infinitely reusable. They come in a choice of letter size (8.5× 11 with 32 pages) or executive size (6×8.8 with 36 pages).
Top features:
• 1 Pilot FriXion pen and 1 microfiber towel for erasing are included.
• Notes can be saved and sent in PDF and other formats.
Amazon Kindle Oasis
The Kindle Oasis has all the same features as older versions, such as built-in Wi-Fi and access to millions of books, newspapers and audio books. It also has many new features, such as the latest e-ink technology for fast page turns. Have a friend or family member who loves reading? This is the best gift for them.
Top features:
• Waterproof, 7 paper white display
• Good for eyes with adjustable warm light to shift screen shade from white to amber
Jackery Bolt Portable Charger
This portable charger has built-in cords for multiple iOS and Android devices, as well as an additional USB port for other devices. It's tiny, making it perfect for travel.
Top features:
· Enable devices and the battery pack itself to be charged at the same time
· An iPhone can be fully charged up to two times within 1.5 hours
(1)、Which of the following can be used endlessly without consuming paper?A、Roku Streaming Stick. B、Rocketbook Core. C、Amazon Kindle Oasis. D、Jackery Bolt Portable Charger.(2)、What do we know about Amazon Kindle Oasis?A、It gave up many features of its older versions. B、It can't be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. C、It adopted the e-ink technology from its old version. D、It can adjust light degree to protect readers' eyes.(3)、What do Roku Streaming Stick and Jackery Bolt Portable Charger have in common?A、They're connected to the Internet to use. B、They're able to stream TV plays and films. C、They're convenient for travelers to use outdoors. D、They're able to get an iPhone charged in a short time. -
12、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。
I ran after the train, shouting, "Hey mister, can't you see me?" It was hopeless, as no conductor is going to slow down for a 60-year-old man who got to the station several minutes late. They absolutely didn't know how important that day, that train ride was to me! I was on my way to an interview for what could have been the opportunity of a lifetime.
I threw both my hat and my art case down in depression, and sat down on the nearest chair, wiping (擦掉) the sweat from my face and breathing heavily. I would have to wait a whole day for the next train, and by then my appointment with the gallery owner would have given up on me. Perhaps it was for the best. It was, after all, the first time in 40 years anyone had shown such an interest in my art. Maybe if the gallery owner had seen all my paintings, he would have changed his mind about offering me space on his walls.
Disappointment filled my soul. Should I dial the gallery and get an interview on a different day? But Pierre Gianni was the owner of the most well-known gallery in New York City. Why would he give a rare second chance to an elderly nobody when he had the newest, coolest young artists to choose from?
Come to think of it, perhaps these insecurities were the very reason I had never been offered a show before. I was too afraid to try. I found countless excuses not to offer my work up to be seen and perhaps criticized. I told myself it would hurt too much if I failed, but the truth was that I had never tried.
Finally, I gathered all my courage to dial the gallery, only to find my antique cell phone had broken down. It was at the very moment that I was in total despair and decided to go home.
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。
Suddenly I felt a touch on my shoulder.
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13、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Miniseries (迷你剧),(feature) episodes (集) between tens of seconds to over 10 minutes, has changed viewing habits in China. Accessible to anyone with a smart device, these short series, diverse plot twists and rapid story development are contained, have quickly gained a large following.
Last year, the market size of China's online short series(be) 37.39 billion yuan, with the market expected to exceed 100 billion yuan by 2027. The online miniseries Unparalleled produced by Fung Culture made new record by earning revenue of over 100 million yuan in the eight days following its release.
Most short online dramas were adapted from online novels with limited themes, such as unbeatable heroes or female-perspective romances, but since this year, many producers(begin) to try more diverse themes, such as suspense and period dramas.
At the end of 2023, Reel Short, a short-series application in China, was among the most downloaded entertainment(application) on Apple's App Store in America. Short dramas are now acknowledged as the "most lucrative track" due to their(remark) cost-effectiveness.
Along with the(constant) rising number of series, miniseries also face an increasing need for strong regulation. While regulatory authorities are actively monitoring and supervising, it is essential for companies(carry) out effective content regulation internally. This is crucial achieving a more sustainable and responsible development at both home and overseas.
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14、On our way home from school my kid and I shared each other our high and low part of the day. My 12-year-old, Karington, told me her1 for a classmate with special need.
Her story started with, "Mommy, I made a teacher2 today." I didn't know why my first thought was a3 one. I definitely shouldn't have4 her. The rest of her story went like this...
"There's a boy in my class with hyperactivity (多动症). Everyone5 him because he does strange things. Today he fell to the6. I looked around and all these kids were laughing, so I walked up to him and lay down with him. The class stopped laughing. A7 was walking by the open door and saw my8. She walked into the room towards me, bursting into9. She held me up and gave me the tightest10 ever and kept saying what a sweet girl I was."
My voice was11 by a lump (梗) in my throat. Tears flooded my eyes. How could I find the right words to12 just how proud I was? She looked at me, saw the tears flowing and knew I didn't need13.
There is not a thing my child could do that would make me much14! Nothing is better than standing up for what is15 and showing compassion towards others.
(1)A 、disappointment B 、support C 、anxiety D 、curiosity(2)A 、cry B 、smile C 、shout D 、jump(3)A 、ambitious B 、cautious C 、negative D 、indifferent(4)A 、encouraged B 、forgiven C 、punished D 、doubted(5)A 、laughs at B 、cares about C 、argues with D 、plays with(6)A 、road B 、hole C 、river D 、ground(7)A 、doctor B 、teacher C 、worker D 、player(8)A 、expression B 、behavior C 、experiment D 、example(9)A 、tears B 、laughter C 、fear D 、anger(10)A 、kiss B 、gift C 、hug D 、comfort(11)A 、raised B 、blocked C 、adjusted D 、improved(12)A 、understand B 、realize C 、settle D 、explain(13)A 、words B 、notes C 、questions D 、opinions(14)A 、smarter B 、prouder C 、stronger D 、safer(15)A 、basic B 、equal C 、right D 、unusual -
15、For most of human history, people raised crops and livestock to feed their households rather than to sell them for profit. This began to shift after the Industrial Revolution, which saw the rise of plantation farming.
Industrial farming not only increased the crop-growing areas, but changed the techniques used by farmers. Instead of switching the crops that were grown on a field each year, entire plantations would be devoted to a single crop. This approach and intensive modes of farming led to destruction of local biodiversity and land worsening — within years, fields would cease to produce crops.
Plantations of the 18th and 19th centuries were a "get rich quick plan" rather than a long-term investment. Once a field became unusable, plantation owners would simply move on to new land. Up to the end of the 19th century, wide areas of our planet were still not claimed by global modernity. But today, while we are quickly running out of vegetative (覆盖植被的) land, this mindset continues. "Farmers still hold the view that land is cheap and limitless," said Crystal Davis from the World Resources Institute. "Most of them just cut down more trees, when new land is needed."
"To meet our ecological goals, we need to stop turning natural ecosystems to farmland," Davis said. "We can achieve this in part by bringing back the land's ecological wholeness and productivity."
Davis points to the 20×20 initiative (倡议), which has seen 18 South American and Caribbean countries commit to recovering 50m hectares of land by 2030. It includes a number of projects aimed at introducing agroforestry (混农林业) practices to cocoa and coffee farms in Colombia and Nicaragua. There farmers are encouraged to grow crops while introducing more trees to their land.
(1)、What can we learn about industrial farming?A、It existed for most of human history. B、It changed farming methods. C、It increased crop production steadily. D、It reduced crop-planting areas.(2)、Which of the following do most farmers do at present?A、Abuse the land for quick profit. B、Desert wide areas of plantations. C、Adopt modern technology to farm. D、Plant more trees to satisfy global need.(3)、What can be inferred about the 20×20 initiative?A、It advocates eco-friendly farming. B、It involves countries around the world. C、It encourages farmers to develop more land. D、It focuses on increasing cocoa and coffee output.(4)、Which is the most suitable title for the text?A、How Can We Take up Farming? B、How Can We Feed the World? C、Meeting Our Ecological Goals D、Shifting to Regenerative Agriculture -
16、Without shiny black solar panels (太阳能板) on the roof, the residents in an apartment building in Illinois are enjoying the benefits of "community solar" — a program in which residents can buy electricity from nearby solar farms, reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and receiving discounts on their electric bills.
The solar energy in community solar doesn't actually flow into your home, but flows into your area's power grid (电网), providing electricity to homes and businesses in your region, and you get the benefits of government solar rewards in the form of lower electricity bills.
Among those signing up for the program is Dickerson, 73, of Oak Park, Illinois. "Try it; you'll like it," he said. "You'll save money, and you'll feel good about saving the planet — at least a little bit." Proudly showing charts of their electricity costs in a recent interview, Dickerson and his fellow members of the community green committee, said they're all paying less with community solar for their individual homes as well as the community's common space.
Community solar was pioneered in the mid-2000s as a way to bring clean energy to the many American households without access to solar panels for various reasons. "Community solar is about to boost everywhere in terms of access," said Nicole Steele, a senior advisor in the U. S. Department of Energy. "It's just another way to be part of the clean energy transformation and see the actual benefits."
Dickerson and his neighbour Johnson have been protecting the planet since childhood, such as leaving no litter in the forest and sorting recyclables. Therefore, they found it easy to accept community solar. Now, the building's green newsletter, edited by Johnson, is trumpeting community solar savings. "As a parent and grandparent, it's kind of like a heritage," Johnson said of this work. "How could I do something that's bad for the world in which my grandchildren are going to live?"
(1)、How does community solar work?A、By directly transporting energy to households. B、By equipping residents' rooftops with panels. C、By storing electricity in nearby solar farms. D、By providing electricity through the power grid.(2)、Why did Dickerson and the committee members sign up for the program?A、To prevent greenhouse gas emission. B、To reduce cost and help save the planet. C、To experience a more convenient energy. D、To get rewards from the local government.(3)、What is Nicole Steele's attitude to community solar?A、Doubtful. B、Dismissive. C、Conservative. D、Approving.(4)、What does the underlined word "trumpeting" in the last paragraph probably mean?A、Admitting shyly. B、Stating critically. C、Explaining secretly. D、Announcing proudly. -
17、When I first met Nao Junior, he was in his 40s and one of only nine members of his Indigenous(土著的) group, Great Andamanese, who still spoke the idiom of his ancestors. As a language specialist, I had researched more than 80 Indian languages. I was on the islands to document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.
Words in this language consisted of two classes: free and bound. The free words were all nouns that referred to the environment and its inhabitants, such as ra for "pig". They could occur alone. The bound words were nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs that always existed with markers indicating a relation to other objects, events or states. The markers came from seven zones of the body and were attached to a root word to describe concepts such as "inside", "outside", "upper" and "lower". For example, the morpheme(词素) er-, which qualified most anything having to do with an outer body part, could be stuck to -cho to yield ercho, meaning "head".
Just as a head, a bound word, could not conceptually exist on its own, the mode and effect of an action could not be divided from the verb describing the action. Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing, mainly with a bow and arrow. Thus, the root word shile, meaning "to aim", had several versions: utshile, to aim from above; arashile, to aim from a distance; and eshile, aiming to make a hole with a sharp object.
The studies established that the language seems to be truly old in origin. In a multistage process of development, words describing diverse body parts had changed into morphemes referring to different zones and combined with content words to yield meaning. The structure alone provides an insight into an ancient worldview in which the macrocosm(宏观世界) reflects the microcosm, and everything that is or that happens inseparably connects to everything else.
(1)、What is the purpose of the author's stay on the islands?A、To meet with an old friend. B、To teach Indigenous idioms. C、To record an ancient language. D、To trace her ancestors.(2)、"Aim at a pig's head from afar" in Great Andamanese may be ______.A、Arashile raercho B、Arashile ercho C、Eshile ercho D、Eshile raercho(3)、What can we infer from the verbs in Great Andamanese?A、A verb could describe more than one action. B、Some of the verbs could be used on their own. C、The locals probably live off seafood and meat. D、The tools used in people's daily life are diverse.(4)、What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A、Great Andamanese is the origin of multiple languages. B、Great Andamanese is a doorway to the ancient wisdom. C、Great Andamanese tells the development of the community. D、Human body shapes Great Andamanese's unique worldview. -
18、Food books can bring a culture to life. The following food books are bursting with delicious food, as well as entertaining and engaging storytelling.

Pierre Thiam's latest book aims to share everyday, easy-to-cook recipes like baked ginger-chili plantain kelewele. He explains how so many dishes and ingredients from the American South and other regions can trace their origin to West Africa. The 80 recipes are accessible and present a range of traditional and modern takes on the cuisine.

Fuchsia Dunlop's book examines classic Chinese dishes, like mapo tofu, soup dumplings and Dongpo pork. This book includes history, philosophy, cooking techniques, and Dunlop's on-the-ground research conducted over three decades to present a fascinating exploration of this ever-changing cuisine.

Tamar Adler seeks to make leftovers more appealing and lower food waste in the process with her latest book, which contains around 1,500 recipes. This isn't what you'd call a beautiful coffee table-style cookbook — it's practical and the creative secrets within are truly mind-blowing.

Natasha Pickowicz is an innovative chef. More Than Cake is her first cookbook, full of invaluable tips like how to build a layer (层) cake. Aside from great baking recipes, this cookbook tries to live up to its name by sharing how baking can provide so much more than just tasty sweets — it can give community, purpose, joy and love.
(1)、Who explores Chinese food culture in the cookbook?A、Pierre Thiam. B、Fuchsia Dunlop. C、Tamar Adler. D、Natasha Pickowicz.(2)、What do Simply West African and The Everlasting Meal Cookbook have in common?A、They are the writers' latest books. B、They advocate lower food waste. C、They have the same number of recipes. D、They aim to share West African dishes.(3)、Which book favors cake-baking lovers?A、Simply West African. B、Invitation to a Banquet. C、The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. D、More Than Cake. -
19、After school we went to the reading room to do some reading, only to be told that it ________.A、was decorated B、had decorated C、had been decorated D、was being decorated
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20、The research they had been devoted to ____________ to be of great value.A、being proved B、proving C、prove D、proved