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1、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。
For Adam Johnson, a potter from Brighton, the interest stirs (萌动) each spring. "It grabs a hold of me," he said. "I just get the desire to dig." Together with his shovel (铲), he is part of a larger movement. Around the world people are discovering the joys of an ancient practice: the digging of holes. TikTok videos of people digging purely for fun have been viewed millions of times. Instagram accounts devoted to the pastime have many followings.
Charlie Mone, a student at St Andrews University, was changed while digging on the beach in Gran Canaria last year. When he returned home, he founded the university's first hole-digging society. "I didn't think it would go anywhere," he said. Dozens of diggers regularly attend its events on East Sands Beach on the east coast of Scotland and the society's Facebook page has more than 300 followers.
Mone believes that that much of the appeal lies in the friendship working on a shared project in the sea air. "It's struck a chord (共鸣) with people," he said. "There's something therapeutic to just switching your brain off and digging a hole." At the end of each 1 session, the holes are filled in to prevent accidents.
Back in Brighton, Johnson, 38, is more of a lonely digger. "I have often started digging without an actual plan," he said. "Once I took out an unruly bramble (荆棘) and found some rock so I dug that out, then carried on a bit until I was in a good general digging rhythm. A few hours later my partner asked if I was coming in for dinner-the bramble had come out at breakfast and I found myself in a six-foot hole. The hole would become a sunken hot tub, but the digging would have been worthwhile anyway, he suggests. "There's something basic about it. And you find all kinds of buried treasure from people who had the garden before you. There's something magical about digging."
(1)、What was Charlie Mone's response when he founded hole-digging society?A、He was curious about its future. B、He didn't expect it to be successful. C、He believed it would become popular. D、He was confident that it would set a new trend.(2)、What does the underlined word "therapeutic" in Paragraph 33probably mean?A、Relaxing. B、Different. C、Strange. D、Harmonious.(3)、What does Adam Johnson think of digging?A、Tiring. B、Boring. C、Challenging. D、Rewarding.(4)、What's the best title for the text?A、Digging Is Interesting and Magical B、An Ancient Practice Has Many Benefits C、Dig Deep to Unearth an Unusual New Hobby D、Different People Have Different Attitudes to Digging -
2、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。
71-year-old, Helen Lloyd Jones from Cardiff recently completed her first marathon and is encouraging others of her age to take up the challenge. "Do it. We only live once," she said after the event.
Helen took up running in her 50's while working as a teacher. After jogging alongside one of her students during a sports day race, Helen said, "I felt terrible, absolutely terrible. It was a wakeup call and I started to practise jogging."
Helen started attending her local parkrun, but decided she needed a bigger challenge to keep her motivated. Once the idea of running 26.2 came into her head, she was decided, and set her sights on running a larger race, using the support of the crowds to get her round.
Helen didn't tell her husband for the first five months of her training as she knew he'd be worried about the toll the distance might have on her, saying g afterwards, "The difference between the man who waved me goodbye and the smiling man who greeted me when I returned was a reflection of how much he had been worrying. But he is very proud of me."
At 71, Helen explains how she didn't do her training "by the book". After trying to do a long run, a speed run and a hill run each week, she soon found her body was not able to recover fast enough between sessions. Instead, she chose one long run a week with her local running club Pegasus and friend Sally, so she could feel confident with the distance.
A proud grandmother, Helen is I now taking her grandchildren to parkruns and junior parkruns. She hopes that they will remember running with their grandmother when they grow up. Are there more marathons in her future? "I said I would only do the one, but have a feeling that if I got a place in London or New York... I might change my mind."
(1)、Why did Helen start to practise jogging?A、To improve her health. B、To take up the challenge. C、To win the respect of her students. D、To set an example to her students.(2)、Why didn't Helen tell her husband about her training for marathon?A、She wanted to surprise her husband. B、She wanted to avoid her husband's quarrel. C、She was afraid that her husband would be concerned. D、She didn't wish her husband to understand the hardships.(3)、What was as probably Helen's future plan?A、To run more marathons nonstop. B、To accompany grandchildren every day. C、To run marathons with her grandchildren. D、To continue to run marathons if she can make race rankings.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Helen?A、Kind and helpful. B、Athletic and determined. C、Generous and strict. D、Traditional and patient. -
3、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。
Best Places to Visit in Winter
Rovaniemi, Finland
If you love ice and snow, then you'll love exploring Rovaniemi. Why? Simply because it's one of the top winter destinations in Europe. Sitting in northern Finland, Rovaniemi is the gateway to Finland's famous Lapland — the home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is the perfect place to watch the impressive Northern lights, go on a husky ride, or even visit an ice hotel.
St. Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean
If you're looking to escape the rain, snow, and grey skies, then St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the top places to go in the winter. This dual-island nation sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It has perfect weather all year round, with temperatures of 25℃ in winter. Apart from lying on the beaches, you can also enjoy the Carnival around Christmas, sailing and snorkelling tours, and historical tours of the islands.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is one of South Africa's most picturesque destinations, with loads of exciting things to do. From visiting the 7th Wonder of Nature, Table Mountain, to surfing the waves of the city's S amazing beaches, there's something for everyone. Cape Town is only a short drive away from the iconic (标志性的) Cape Winelands, where you can enjoy vineyard and winery tours with wine tasting and food pairings.
Lanzarote, Spain
With interesting rock formations, volcanoes, and amazing blue waters, Lanzarote is a top choice for many travellers running away from cold European winters. Lanzarote is the most eastern of the Canary Islands. Expect to find black and red earth, white and golden sand beaches and rolling mountains. The average weather stays around the 20℃ mark, so you can work on your tan without worrying too much about sunburn.
(1)、What can you do in Rovaniemi?A、Watch the Northern lights. B、Celebrate the Carnival. C、Taste different wines. D、Enjoy a warm winter.(2)、Which country is the place with Table Mountain located in?A、Finland. B、Caribbean. C、South Africa. D、Spain.(3)、Where will you go if you want to see black and red earth?A、Rovaniemi. B、St. Kitts &. Nevis. C、Cape Town. D、Lanzarote. -
4、 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, 续写的词数应为150左右。
Mike licked the last of the mint chocolate chip ice cream. It was almost time to leave. He jumped into the car with his parents and headed off to the Olympic-sized pool for the big swim meet.
When his race came up, Mike was confident. He was strong and swift. Mike climbed out the pool, smiling. He had just won first place, making him the fastest boy in his age group.
"Congratulations, son, " his father said. His mom gave him a hug, even though he was soaking wet.
A week later, it was time for another swim meet. Like before, Mike decided to enjoy his favorite ice cream flavor. Mike remembered that the last time he had won a race, he also ate mint chocolate chip ice cream first. Maybe he'd win again.
He took first place again in his race. Mike was feeling pretty good. As it turned out, Mike decided to have mint chocolate chip ice cream before every one of the next few swim meets. He began to think of it as his lucky charm. After several mouths of placing in the top positions of every race he swam, Mike was feeling unbeatable. And he wouldn't admit it, but all that ice cream was adding a few pounds to his athletic swimmer's build.
It didn't take long after that for Mike to start coming in second place—and then third—and then last place in his races. The lucky mint chocolate chip ice cream had lost its magic.
On the day of his next swim meet, his mother sat down at the table with him. "Mike, we all love ice cream, bu it's not healthy for your body to eat so much of it. Maybe it's time to quit the sweet treats for a while, especially before you go swimming."
Mike unwillingly agreed. He went to the swim meet, and didn't perform well. His father offered to go running with him a few days a week to help him feel better and strengthen his muscles. The extra weight soon disappeared, and Mike found himself breathing easier at swim practices.
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It was the last meet of the season and Mike wasn't sure what to expect.
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Finally came the end of the race.
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5、 假定你是李华,你校交换生Mike准备参加"厉害了,中国"(Amazing China) 短视频大赛,特发邮件向你征询视频创意。请给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.提出建议; 2.阐明理由。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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6、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Every Lunar New Year, China introduces a zodiac(生肖) sign from a cycle of 12 lucky animals. This year, it's the Year of the Dragon, or more (accurate), "the Year of the Loong". Then what's the difference?
The Western (describe) of dragons as "fire-breathing winged creatures" was inspired by literature such as Beowulf - the Old English epic about a Scandinavian herocontribution was killing monsters, including a dragon. Greek fairy tales also presented dragons violent sea monsters or guards of valuable (possession). By contrast, "loong", a word (create) in the 19th century, reminds people of strength and fortune, and should (distinguish) from its Western cousin. In Shiji, 2, 000-year-old Chinese history book, the emperor's mother dreamed of a dragon lying on her body, (predict) the birth of a future emperor. Exactly for this reason, Chinese people proudly claim they are "descendants of the Loong" .
Therefore, some culture experts have been calling for a switch to "loong" (tell) the Chinese dragon from the frightening monsters of Western tales. The call is also in line with the push for cultural confidence to choose the preferred translation of the Mandarin word for a creature long respected in Chinese culture.
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7、 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 was a sunny Sunday afternoon. My husband was taking care of our baby girl so that my six-year-old son and I could do some yard work, just the two of us. It was sure to be 1 . But soon, the clouds of mosquitos seemed 2 to our bug spray (喷雾). I was sweating, itchy, and arguing with my son about how to pull weeds. I had told him the "right" way — getting those weeds out from the bottom, by the roots, 3 them entirely.
However, my son went about things in his own way. He pulled the 4 of the weeds off, moving quickly down the line as he left the remaining part still in the soil. Somehow, I found this to be incredibly 5 . Why couldn't he do it in my way and save me the time of having to 6 his portion (部分)? Why did he do it at all if he wasn't going to do it properly?
"If you do as told, we'd be done earlier and 7 a longer period before we would have to return and pull weeds next time," I said, trying to keep my tone 8 .
He went back to his work, shaking dirt from his handful of growing things and throwing 9 stems into our shared basket. "People do things 10 , Mom," he said innocently.
My fire soon faded, replaced by the 11 realization that I'd just received a valuable12 from the person that I was supposed to be teaching. While trying to 13 my baby girl, my kindergartener, and the yard work, 14 was a lifeline for me. But my way was, perhaps, not the best way after all. His time shouldn't be 15 . His job was to be a kid and take his time, for as long as he was able.
(1)A 、 relaxing B 、 disturbing C 、 urgent D 、 tough(2)A 、 sensitive B 、 resistant C 、 harmful D 、 addicted(3)A 、 removing B 、 packing C 、 covering D 、 preserving(4)A 、 roots B 、 fibres C 、 tops D 、 points(5)A 、 amazing B 、 boring C 、 annoying D 、 confusing(6)A 、 recycle B 、 redo C 、 identify D 、 ignore(7)A 、 clarified B 、 launched C 、 repeated D 、 promised(8)A 、 nervous B 、 mysterious C 、 light D 、 loud(9)A 、 long B 、 broken C 、 dry D 、 useful(10)A 、 differently B 、 separately C 、 hurriedly D 、 honestly(11)A 、 satisfying B 、 corresponding C 、 depressing D 、 humbling(12)A 、 behavior B 、 warning C 、 reminder D 、 review(13)A 、 raise B 、 land C 、 teach D 、 balance(14)A 、 efficiency B 、 concentration C 、 discipline D 、 quality(15)A 、 run out of B 、 set limits to C 、 made up for D 、 kept pace with -
8、 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。
Risks of Overtraining
Getting in shape and training for an event such as a marathon requires long-lasting and intense physical commitment. But the truth is, sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits.
Specifically, overtraining is a set of signs that occur when your body is not able to recover sufficiently before going into your next workout. People tend to ignore them. Over time, the cycle of starting the next training session before allowing recovery causes breakdown of the very parts of the body that you work so hard to build up.
The structures and systems of your body adapt to the demands you have placed on them before the rest time. If your workout slightly goes beyond your current ability, it will adapt toward what you did in a positive way.
Two main factors are necessary in recovery: nutrition. and rest. Good nutrition, including water and protein intake, is extremely important, especially within 40 minutes of your workout. Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time. especially sleep, to strengthen.
One of the best ways to prevent overtraining is to focus on your morning resting heart rate. Generally, you will detect an increase in your heart rate before the other signs show up. Tracking it in a log can be a great way to monitor your recovery.
A. It's easy to measure and track.
B. Allowing time for recovery is also essential.
C. The problem is that they show up very gradually.
D. Below are the signs and symptoms of overtraining.
E. Listening to your body will assure you of your fitness goals.
F. If far beyond, it'll take longer to adapt and may cause injury.
G We generally assume regular intense exercise good for our health.
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9、 阅读理解
A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and- error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans' reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study.
In the study, the pigeons were presented with various visual images, including lines of different widths and angles, and different types of rings. The pigeons had to peck (啄) a button on the right or left to indicate the category to which the image belonged. If they got it correct, they received food; if they were wrong, they received nothing. Results showed that, through trial and error, the pigeons improved their accuracy in categorization tasks, increasing their correct choices from about 55% to 95%.
Researchers believed pigeons used associative learning, which is linking two phenomena with each other. For example, it is easy to understand the link. between "water" and "wet". "Associative learning is frequently assumed to be far too primitive to. explain complex visual categorization like what we saw the pigeons do," Turner said. But that's exactly what the researchers found.
The researchers' AI model tackled the same tasks using just the two simple mechanisms that pigeons were assumed to use: associative learning and error correction. And, like the pigeons, the AI model learned to make the right predictions to significantly increase the number of correct answers. For humans, the challenge when given tasks like those given to pigeons is that they would try to come up with rules that could make the task easier. But in this case, there were no rules, which upsets humans.
What's interesting, though, is that pigeons use this method of learning that is very similar to AI designed by humans, Turner said. "We celebrate how smart we are that we designed artificial intelligence: at the same time, we regard pigeons as not clever animals," he said.
(1)、What is the purpose of the new study?A、To test a theory. B、To evaluate a model. C、To employ a strategy. D、To involve an approach.(2)、What were the pigeons expected to do in the experiment?A、Draw circles. B、Correct errors. C、Copy gestures. D、Identify images.(3)、What do pigeons and AI have in common according to the study?A、They are of equal intelligence. B、They are good at making rules. C、They respond rapidly to orders from humans. D、They employ simple ways to get things done.(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、Pigeons' trial-and-error method is revealed B、Pigeons outperform humans in tough tasks C、"Not smart" pigeons may be as smart as AI D、AI models after pigeons' learning approach -
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Pick up any packaged processed food, and there's a decent chance that one of its listed ingredients will be "natural flavour". The ingredient sounds good, particularly in contrast to "artificial flavours" since there is a common belief that ingredients from nature are necessarily safer than something artificially made. But it's not true. Then what exactly does the natural flavour mean? It refers to extracts (提取物) got from natural sources like plants, meat or seafood. When consumers see the "natural flavour" on a label, they are unlikely to assume that someone is squeezing the juice from oranges into their bottles. They know even though natural flavour must come from natural sources, it needn't all come from the plant or meat. For example, orange flavours might contain not only orange extracts, but also extracts from bark and grass.
So if flavours like orange are needed, why not just use oranges? The answer comes down to "availability, cost, and sustainability", according to flavour chemist Gary Reineccius of the University of Minnesota. "If you're going to use all your grapes on grape soda," Reineccius says, "you don't have any grapes for wine making; the products are going to be exorbitant; besides, what do you do with the by-products you create after you've squeezed all the juice out of the grapes?"
Actually, while chemists make natural flavours by extracting chemicals from natural ingredients, artificial flavours are made by creating the same chemicals artificially. The reason why companies bother to use natural flavours rather than artificial flavours is simple: marketing. "Many of these products have health titles," says Platkin, professor from Hunter College. "Consumers may be talked to believe products with natural flavours are healthier, though they are nutritionally no different from those with artificial flavours. Natural flavours may involve more forest clear-cutting and carbon emissions from transport than flavours created in the lab."
Platkin suggests getting more transparent (易懂的) labeling on packaging that describes exactly what the natural or artificial flavours are, so consumers are-not misled into buying one product over another because of "natural flavours". Reineccius also offers simple guidance: "Don't buy anything because it says ‘natural flavours'. Buy it because you like it."
(1)、Which is misunderstanding about the "natural flavour" juice according to Paragraph 1?A、It comes from 100% original fruit. B、It is nothing but advertising tricks. C、It certainly contains extracts made in the lab. D、It is absolutely safer than juice with artificial flavours.(2)、What does the underlined word "exorbitant" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Popular. B、Expensive. C、Favorable. D、Innovative.(3)、Why do companies use natural flavours in the products?A、To cut the costs. B、To promote the sales. C、To advocate a healthy diet. D、To avoid food safety issues.(4)、What can we conclude from the text?A、Gary and Platkin hold opposite perspectives. B、Natural flavours are more environmentally friendly. C、Customers are misled for ignoring labels on packaging. D、Natural and artificial flavours are more alike than you think. -
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It was not until photographer Rita Nannini left New York that she grew fascinated by the city's subways. While living in Manhattan for some 15 years in the 1980s and early 1990s, Nannini only commuted (通勤) on the one train-given the subway system's bad reputation. But after relocating to New Jersey for several years where subway is not an option, Nannini found that absence did make the heart grow fonder — maybe even for pizza rats. During her visit back to New York, Nannini nodded, noticing improvements in the subway's facilities.
While Nannini was waiting for a train, a bench on the platform opposite caught her attention due to the ever changing faces and characters. They were people of different accents, colors and beliefs. They were from all walks of life, a diverse mix of New Yorkers all there for their own different reasons. Having learned the teenagers' popular "End of the Line" challenge — boarding trains at random and riding them until their final destination; Nannini decided to visit every first and last stop across the NY subway's lines with her beloved camera.
Nannini's "End of the Line" experience saw her traveling some 665 miles across 26 routes in New York city. She took over 8,000 photos of the final stations, as well as the communities they served. In many cases, she rode the routes two or three times over to ensure she got "the shot". "The project really shows me how important the subway is, and how sustainable it makes our lives," she said
"It's often said that my photos show the end of the lines — the last stops," she said. "But theend of the line is indeed the start for so many people. That made me think about who the people and the communities that live at the two ends are and what it is that the subway means to them."
Nannini was proud of her set of images directly challenging the traditions of story telling, which echoed both the boredom and excitement of travel on tracks.
Nannini enjoyed taking her time, starting her challenge in 2013 and only shooting the final photos last year. Her first monograph on the terminal stops of the NY subway was released in April 2023.
"When you drive in the suburbs, you don't have those encounters," she continued. "People enter your life on the subway. That's what strikes me most on my jouney on tracks."
(1)、How did Nannini find the New York subway during her revisit?A、It tumed out fine. B、It was depressing. C、It still held the same bad reputation. D、It would be her only commuting option.(2)、What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A、The diversity of New Yorkers' daily life. B、The inspiration for Nannini's subway shots. C、The popularity of "End of the Line" challenge. D、The challenges of Nannini's job as a photographer.(3)、What can we infer from Nannini's "End of the Line" experience?A、Her way of telling stories is traditional. B、She expressed sympathy for the subway riders. C、Her photography is highly expected by the encounters. D、She found life on tracks was more interesting than life on wheels.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、"End of the Line" Challenge: A New Trend in NY Subways B、The Road Home: Rita Nannini's Record of her Subway Ride C、Last Stop to New Start: A Photographer's Rediscovery of NY Subways D、New Yorkers' Routine: A Surprising Mixture of Boredom andExcitement -
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With such a strong artistic heritage, it's no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.
Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London
Not your standard gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich
Sitting on the edge of the University of East Anglia's campus, the Sainsbury Centre holds a collection of remarkable works of art spanning over 2,000 years. Inside the seminal Norman Foster building, you'll find artworks from around the world, including some stunning pieces of European modern art by Degas, Francis Bacon, and Alberto Giacometti.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire
Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park strives to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, you'll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.
Whitworth, Manchester
After a sky-high £15 million development, the Whitworth is becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting programme of ever-changing exhibitions.
(1)、What is special about the Royal Academy of Arts?A、It offers interactive experiences. B、It displays works by senior artists. C、It occupies a vast space in the museum. D、It stages exhibitions in a traditional way.(2)、What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common?A、They are small in scale. B、They offer outdoor settings. C、They feature long-standing works. D、They host exhibitions on an annual basis.(3)、Where is the text probably taken from?A、An art textbook. B、An art student's paper. C、A personal travel blog. D、A travel guidebook. -
13、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every time my family makes special plans, they end up getting canceled due to some incidents. Every time that happens, my parents would tell us to look on the bright side and make the best of a bad situation. However, I never managed to do that until this spring.
On a sunny morning this April, my aunt Kate invited us to the annual outdoor spring celebration on her farm. Since my family hadn't done anything different for ages, the whole family was very excited and everyone tried their best to make sure everything went well as planned. In order to add more fun to this exciting trip, my little sister Alice and my little brother Bill even joined me in making an extra-special treat-cupcakes. Full of joy and expectation, we were ready to set off.
The picnic was supposed to last from twelve to three. There was not enough time left. After checking the car again and again, my parents loaded books, a picnic blanket, and a whole big pack of foods and drinks into the car. The moment of our departure finally came at 11 o'clock.
However everything went wrong the instant we bravely drove off. First, we had to stop and wait for Bill to find his shoes. Next, as we were driving down the road, we had to go back to the house because my mom left her wallet behind. Then, about halfway to Aunt Kate's house, we had to drive far out of our way to find a place for Alice to use a bathroom.
After that, my parents decided it'd be quicker to take one little side country road as a shortcut (捷径). But the shortcut ended up turning into a long way! We drove forever on a winding road with wildflower fields spreading endlessly out on both sides and the deep green pine trees going on and on within our sight. I had no mood to appreciate all of those. Spotting hundreds of birds flying in the sky, I was seized by a growing sense of desperation, for I entirely had no idea when we could hit our destination.
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However, we had to stop on the way, for we were trapped there.
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"Could we have a great time here?" I wondered.
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14、 假定你某高中学生李华,正在澳大利亚读高中。你通过媒体获悉澳大利亚南方某市发生了严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。你打算给你校英文报投稿,报道灾情,内容包括:
1. 灾情发生的时间和地点;
2. 灾情造成损失和伤亡情况;
3. 前往救援的人员以及给与的物资和捐款情况。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
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A Flood disaster
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15、 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。
"A decade-long moratorium (中止) on fishing was imposed on the country's longest river in 2021 the aim of restoring its ecological health. After three years, the fish population in the river has recovered obviously, but the moratorium still faces constant threats from illegal fishing,"Tang Renjian, minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said at a news conference.
In (respond) to that, Tang said, "Authorities will step up nighttime surveillance (监视) as well as patrols near river sections close to provincial borders. Relying on automatic and (intelligence) monitoring methods, we are strengthening round-the-clock monitoring and supervision of critical water areas."
Ma Youxiang, a vice-minister of agriculture and rural affairs, told the news conference, it has increased by a quarter since 2021, total fish population in the Yangtze is only (slight) more than a third of the preindustrial (工业化前的) level. To restore fish populations is a long task. Tang described the ban as a long-term, complex and hard historical task closely (link) to the Chinese nation's sustainable development.
" you may see, the current state of the Yangtze can (regard) as being in the early stages of recovery from a serious illness after decades of overfishing and pollution," Tang said.
Ministry of Public Security data show it has solved more than 20,000 cases (involve) violations of the ban since 2021. Over that period, illegal fishing in the main waterways of the Yangtze has decreased by almost a third, and less than 10 percent involves more destructive organized crimes.
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16、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Successfully receiving a US visa (签证) is full of ups and downs. In early 2023, I received an offer to join in the Sports Industry Management Summer Program at Georgetown University in the US. Never having been to the US before, I was thrilled about the upcoming 1 .
However, my excitement turned into shock when I 2 a scheduled interview appointment at the US embassy (大使馆) in New Delhi in early May. The waiting list was so long that it 3 all the way to September, well 4 the start of the summer program in July.
Still, that wasn't the only 5 we faced with the US embassy. A friend planning to visit France mentioned that the visa application process now took two months longer than before. It seemed that an increasing number of people were applying to travel abroad. I waited until mid-July before 6 giving up on the summer program for 2023.
At last, I secured an appointment for Sept 18, 2023. After all these difficulties, I thought I could finally get my US visa. During the interview, the visa officer, a pleasant woman, began asking me a few questions. Then there was 7 as she typed on her keyboard for five minutes. I though that the exciting moment was coming. 8 , after smiling at my mom and 9 a green form to her, she said, "Sorry, but due to your job, we require 10 documents."
As a journalist, my mother was required by the green form to email a list of her published stories. Fortunately, she specializes in 11 and art, with hundreds of articles on cultural exchanges and interpersonal communications between India and the US. I don't know whether or not her touching stories 12 the visa officer. After all, the embassy gave us 10-year visas after about a week.
With the visa I am applying for the summer program for 2024 now. If you're planning to travel abroad, I 13 starting the visa process early, 14 many others likely have the same plans. Your parents' jobs can also affect your visa application, so make sure you do some 15 and are ready to provide extra documents.
(1)A 、 competition B 、 examination C 、 journey D 、 conference(2)A 、 checked for B 、 put off C 、 set aside D 、 worked out(3)A 、 quickened B 、 stretched C 、 increased D 、 deepened(4)A 、 under B 、 beside C 、 above D 、 past(5)A 、 task B 、 tradition C 、 secret D 、 issue(6)A 、 eventually B 、 courageously C 、 initially D 、 eagerly(7)A 、 anger B 、 silence C 、 danger D 、 fun(8)A 、 Therefore B 、 However C 、 Otherwise D 、 Moreover(9)A 、 adapting B 、 posting C 、 offering D 、 applying(10)A 、 unimportant B 、 technical C 、 strange D 、 additional(11)A 、 culture B 、 sports C 、 science D 、 psychology(12)A 、 shocked B 、 discouraged C 、 convinced D 、 puzzled(13)A 、 imagine B 、 recommend C 、 permit D 、 admit(14)A 、 unless B 、 though C 、 since D 、 until(15)A 、 cleaning B 、 shopping C 、 exercise D 、 research -
17、 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tricks to become a patient person
Here's a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common?. They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience.
In the digital age, we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we'd be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits. . It can also help us practice more patience. "Showing thankfulness can foster self-control," said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most "feel-good" option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. Start with small tasks. or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You'll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
Accept the uncomfortable
. When we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, "This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable (无法忍受的)." You'll then gradually become more patient.
A. There is one answer
B. Keep a balanced state of mind
C. Practice showing or expressing gratitude
D. Attach importance to process and method
E. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend
F So many of us believe being comfortable is the only state we will enjoy
G. Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic
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The reopening of an Asian American-owned bookstore in Manhattan's Chinatown following a January fire has received a warm welcome back from its supporters.
Yu &. Me Books, which is regarded as the first female-owned Asian American bookshop in New York City, has raised more than $369,000 for repairs since a tragic fire on January 4. It reopened on Wednesday. "We are so excited to welcome you all back to our Yu &. Me Books home," the store announced on Instagram. "We can't wait to shed tears, laugh loudly and open our hearts with all of you who have made us feel at home."
The fire in an apartment above the bookstore on Mulberry Street killed one of the building's residents. Smoke and water damage also devastated Yu & Me Books, destroying almost all its inventory and equipment, according to a GoFundMe campaign that store owner Lucy Yu set up to make up for the costs.
During the restoration and renovation (翻新) of the original bookstore, the business operated from a location within The Market Line, an underground marketplace on the Lower East Side, and several pop-up shops (临时店铺) in the city.
"It was a bookstore I always wanted to visit, and I'm so happy that they were able to reopen," Charlotte Leinbach, a teacher for New York City's Education Department said. Leinbach hadn't been to the bookstore before the fire, but she had heard quite a bit about its fate. She bought two books, the second and third in the series Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
"It's hard to find a lot of books written in Japanese, and then translated into English," she said. "The design of the bookstore is really nice, and the layout is great. I am glad that they also sell used books. I love buying new books because it's fresh and it's nice, but it's always nice to see people in the community giving their books back and reselling and just passing them on." She said she will continue to support the women-run small businesses that focus on people and authors of color.
"I actually came on the day of the opening, but there were too many people, and it was too crowded, so I just haven't had a chance to look at it," Liam Li, another Asian American, said. "This place is unique. It's in Chinatown. As Asians live in New York City, I feel this offers the most space for the community. I understand like a minority in this society, it is not easy to have a store like this," she added.
(1)、Which word can replace the underlined one "inventory" in Paragraph 2?A、Curtains. B、Switches. C、Goods. D、Chairs.(2)、How did Lucy Yu get the money to make up for the losses?A、By applying to the government for money. B、By getting money from an insurance company. C、By raising money from her friends and relatives. D、By collecting money from a fund on the Internet.(3)、What can we infer about Charlotte Leinbach from the text?A、She often gave a hand to the store owner before the fire. B、She sang high praise for the arrangement of the store. C、She prefers to buy used books rather than new ones. D、She translates books as her part-time job.(4)、Which can serve as the best title for the news report?A、Chinatown bookstore's reopening welcomed B、Smoke and water damage destroy Chinatown bookstore C、Yu &. Me Books-first female-owned Asian American bookshop in NYC D、Chinatown bookstore in New York City means a lot to Asian Americans -
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Hearing aids usually bring to mind images of ugly, ineffective devices mainly worn by the elderly. But this ill repute (恶名) is quickly changing, as they've recently taken a turn thanks to two innovators, Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius, who now lead the fastest-growing hearing aid company in the world-hear. com.
Hear. com's years of research led to the development of two game-changing hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto. These impressive devices pack cutting-edge (尖端的) technology in designs that are practically invisible. They also use a unique way that has been clinically (临床地) proven to deliver better-than-normal hearing so you can clearly understand speech in any environment. With additional features like Bluetooth and rechargeability, today's hearing aids are attracting even younger customers skilled in tech.
But hear. com knows it's not just about tech and design. They've put an enormous effort into the entire experience to make hearing care more accessible and more affordable. "Everyone should be able to hear well to live well," Crusius says. "And it's very individual. Each person's hearing loss is different and requires a personalized approach to find the best solution."
"We hear with our brains, not our ears. And it takes at least 30 days for our brain to adjust and relearn how to hear again with new hearing aids," Dr. Vietor says. "To guarantee your best outcome with hearing aids, we developed the industry's first 30-day program, Hearing Success Program, so customers have that extra level of care and knowledge to succeed."
And it's working. Hear. com has now helped more than 100,000 customers improve their hearing. Their A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 5-star rating on the customer review platform, Trustpilot, speaks for itself.
Hear. com's "customer first" approach also helps drive the company's success, encouraging employees to act like owners and put customers first. "We're investing heavily in shaping our company culture," Crusius says. "Individuals who work at hear. com say they are here to do more than a job. They're helping change lives all around the world."
(1)、How are the two brands of hearing aids-the Silk and Styletto?A、They are the most advanced. B、They are the most traditional. C、They are the most complicated. D、They are the cheapest yet the most valuable.(2)、Why do the new devices appeal to youths according to the second paragraph?A、They can use small batteries to supply power. B、They can connect with Bluetooth. C、They can provide louder sound. D、They are easy to carry.(3)、What is the main topic of the third paragraph?A、The structure of their products. B、The materials of their products. C、The humanization of their products. D、The sales of their products.(4)、Which is one of the operation policies mentioned by Crusius?A、Efficiency first. B、Sincerity and fairness. C、Rapid delivery. D、Clients uppermost. -
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Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L' Austral's Captain Fabien's voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we'd see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning.
You might not immediately think of "family vacation" when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world.
Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent.
To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica-the most distant, extreme continent-with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can't be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it's going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete.
(1)、How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs?A、They couldn't feel more terrific. B、They couldn't feel more confused. C、They couldn't feel more frightened. D、They couldn't feel more dangerous.(2)、What does the first paragraph tell us?A、Fabien waked the passengers up for breakfast. B、Fabien warned the passengers of possible threats. C、The author and her sister informed their parents of the whales. D、The author's parents asked her to appreciate the beautiful sights.(3)、What happened first on the author's journey?A、They flew to Ushuaia. B、They toured around Buenos Aires. C、They passed through the Drake Passage. D、They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals.(4)、What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph?A、The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. B、The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. C、The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. D、The author regarded the champagne party as the most impressive one.