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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
Writing out the same word again and again may bring back bad memories for some, but handwriting can boost connectivity across brain regions, some of which are involved in learning and memory, a new study shows.
In the study, psychologists Audrey and Ruud, both at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, stuck electrodes(电极)on the participants' heads. They asked the participants to type out or handwrite with a digital pen words that appeared on a computer screen. Sensors in a cap recorded electrical brain activity. Then the psychologists looked for when two brain areas are active with the same frequency of electrical waves at the same time. This result can reveal the connectivity among different regions across the brain.
With handwriting, the researchers saw increased activity, specifically in low frequency bands, not only in the expected motor areas but also in others associated with learning. These low frequency bands have previously been shown to support memory processes. When the team compared the two tasks, they realized that handwriting—but not typing—increased the connectivity across parietal(顶叶)brain regions, which are involved in sensory and motor processing, and central regions, many of which are involved in memory. "Even when the movements are very similar, the activation seems much, much higher in handwriting," Audrey says. "It shows that there's more involvement of these brain regions when you're handwriting, which might give you some specific advantages."
These findings suggest that there are distinct processes of brain activation happening while a person types or writes. This boost of stimulation of handwriting facilitates learning because these particular waves between these areas are involved in memory formation and encoding(编码).
And although handwriting may help with learning processes, typing is often easier, faster and more practical. "Students and teachers alike should therefore consider the task at hand to decide to handwrite or type, "Audrey says. Despite the need for more studies to determine the best learning strategy, experts say that handwriting shouldn't be left behind in the digital age. "Schools need to bring in more writing into curriculum design," Ruud says.
(1)、What did Audrey and Ruud mainly do in their research?A、They tested the function of electrodes. B、They analyzed the brain structure. C、They monitored the brain activities. D、They recorded the writing speed.(2)、Why can handwriting improve learning more than typing?A、It involves more specific brain activation. B、It promotes better muscle memory. C、It allows for more innovative thinking. D、It encourages better concentration.(3)、What's the author's attitude toward typing?A、Favorable. B、Objective. C、Doubtful. D、Unclear.(4)、What might be the best title for the text?A、Taking Notes by Hand is Becoming Uncommon in Class B、Using Keyboard is Recommended Due to Its Convenience C、Widespread Brain Connectivity is Crucial to Human I earning D、Handwriting Boosts Brain Connections More Than Typing Does -
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Concrete has served as the foundation stone of the construction industry for hundreds of years. However, the process of producing concrete is one of the most environmentally unfriendly processes in the world. In the process, not only is carbon dioxide(二氧化碳)released into the air by the energy used to heat the limestone, but the limestone itself also gives out a huge amount of the element.
Luckily, a number of start-ups throughout the world are using creative thinking to make the construction industry a whole lot more friendly for the planet.
A Canadian company called CarbonCure, has found a way to inject(注入)concrete with carbon dioxide itself. Not only does this trap the carbon dioxide into the concrete, keeping it from running away into the atmosphere, but it also creates a super strong material called calcium carbonate, which reduces the total amount of concrete that needs to be used.
California-based Brimstone, is creating carbon-negative concrete by doing away with limestone entirely and instead using silicate rock, a material that does not release carbon dioxide when heated. Instead, the process produces magnesium(镁), which absorbs carbon dioxide, as the basis for their concrete.
Additionally, researchers at Australia's RMIT University have recently released a study showing that adding coffee grounds instead of sand to concrete could make it much stronger, reducing both the amount of sand used, as well as the amount of concrete that would need to be used in the final product.
The biggest barrier at this point is convincing members of the industry that the new types of concrete are safe to be used, according to Stacy Smedley, director at a nonprofit focused on decarbonizing construction.
Hopefully these new solutions to the environmental problems of concrete will soon be widely adopted. Given the significant part the construction industry has in releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, great improvements can be made when more environmentally-friendly materials are used.
(1)、What is the environmental issue associated with traditional concrete production?A、The high demand for energy. B、The processing of waste materials. C、The mass release of carbon dioxide. D、The use of non-renewable resources.(2)、How does Carbon Cure deal with the environmental impact of concrete production?A、By using silicate rock as the basis. B、By putting carbon dioxide into concrete. C、By replacing sand with coffee grounds. D、By absorbing carbon dioxide with magnesium.(3)、According to Smedley, what is the major challenge facing these solutions?A、Difficulty in making profits. B、Convincing the public of the convenience. C、Lack of funding for research. D、Removing the industry members' safety concerns.(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To promote an alternative to concrete. B、To advocate environmental protection. C、To introduce new ways to produce concrete. D、To emphasize the significance of creativity. -
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We can create learning moments that students remember forever if we open up our classrooms to awe and wonder.
Toward the end of my high school year, our Spanish teacher organized a trip to see an Andean band perform in Philadelphia. My classmates and I egged one another on ironically(讽刺地):Who could enjoy the show? The performers' clothing seemed odd. The instruments, strange. But then the performers kicked in, dancing to their bombo and wancara drums around the stage and the panpipes and quena announced a kind of sound—new to us.
We had spent too little time discussing the culture of the Inca in social studies but its traditions came alive for us that evening. Once the wonderful performance lit up the stage and the hall filled up with music, my teenage cynicism disappeared. I rose out of my chair to dance with honest joy.
I have spent the last seven years living and working in South America. But my thirst for cultural exploration and a desire to understand the world outside my language and country has been alive longer than that. Sometimes I think that night dancing to those ancient rhythms unlocked this fascination. Why do I remember it so clearly decades later?
In his recent book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, psychology professor Dacher Keltner explains that "brief moments of awe are as good for your mind and body as anything you might do." Besides being a memorable emotion, awe boosts curiosity, builds humility, helps with critical thinking, and makes people feel more connected. It even makes us happier. "Twenty years into teaching happiness, "Keltner writes about how to find deep happiness, "I have an answer: FIND AWF."
Moving forward, let's do our best to build instances of awe into our curriculum(课程). So when our former students approach us on the subway years later, they will recall the magical moments from their days spent in our classes.
(1)、How did the students initially react to the Andean band's performance?A、They showed respect for it. B、They approached it with doubt. C、They left in disappointment. D、They felt joyful to appreciate it.(2)、What does the underlined word "cynicism" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、A deep understanding of music. B、A strong enthusiasm for exploration. C、A negative attitude to the world. D、A sense of connection with society.(3)、What is paragraph 5 mainly about?A、The importance of finding happiness in life. B、The lasting impact of a memorable experience. C、The benefits of understanding different cultures. D、The positive role of awe in improving one's life.(4)、Who is the text intended for?A、Teachers. B、High school graduates. C、Parents. D、Psychology researchers. -
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There are very few countries in the world that don't have some sort of legend(传说)or connect ion with dragons. Here are some great destinations to get a fix on dragon.
France
Calais in France has a dragon standing 33 feet tall, 82 feet long, with a wingspan of more than 55 feet. It walks and moves as you would imagine a dragon does, and you can take it for a ride. The Calais dragon is a mechanical wonder, which is nearly too real to be called a fairground creature.
Wales
In the UK, you will find a proud dragon country, Wales. Here there is the legend of two dragons: one white and one red. Wales' tale describes the two dragons fighting and the red one winning, so you will find it difficult to hurry about the country without coming across a red dragon. Dragons are sold in souvenir shops, sit by ancient castles, hang around in King Arthur's Labyrinth, and are featured on the national flag.
Norway
The Vikings knew a thing or two about dragons. In the lovely film How to Train Your Dragon, they even flew them. But seriously, when you dig into Norway's Viking history and legends, you will find dragons mentioned everywhere, though not as cute as those in the film. From the figurehead in the Viking Ship Museum to jewelry, and decorations on buildings, be on the lookout for them when visiting Norway.
Bhutan
The Druk or Thunder Dragon, is the national symbol and appears everywhere. The country is called Land of the Thunder Dragon, or Kingdom of Druk, and it's part of the national anthem(国歌)and its flag. Despite its fearful name, it's actually rather cute. The legend has it that the sound of thunder through the mountains is actually the dragon roaring.
(1)、What can we learn about the Calais dragon?A、It's a character from a popular film. B、It's a creation designed for entertainment. C、It's a real creature trained for rides. D、It's a sculpture displayed in a museum.(2)、What do Wales and Bhutan have in common on dragons?A、They feature dragons on their flags. B、They include dragons in their anthems. C、They have a legend of two dragons. D、They describe dragons as cute images.(3)、Which country associates dragons with a natural phenomenon?A、France. B、Wales. C、Norway D、Bhutan. -
5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What part of work does the speaker do on his own?A、Thinking of stories. B、Developing programs. C、Writing dialogues.(2)、What did the speaker plan to be?A、A violinist. B、A basketball player C、A journalist(3)、When did the speaker decide to work in the video game industry?A、After hurting his hand. B、After leaving university. C、While studying in a film school.(4)、What does the speaker love most about his job?A、They work in harmony. B、They get high salary. C、They win many prizes.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Who is the pioneer of the Slow Food Movement?A、An Italian. B、A Spanish C、A Frenchman.(2)、What caused the start of the Slow Food Movement?A、The opening of a fast food restaurant. B、An ad of a fast food company. C、A meal eaten in Rome.(3)、How does the man consider fast food?A、Nutritious. B、Boring C、Tasty.(4)、What is the main aim of the Slow Food Movement?A、To protect traditional dishes. B、To promote better lifestyles. C、To prevent eating fast food.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman doing?A、Holding a press conference. B、Organizing a sporting event. C、Conducting an interview.(2)、What did the man do last year?A、He stopped working as an athlete. B、He won a medal in the Olympics. C、He played against Tottenham Hotspur.(3)、What is the man's focus this season?A、New strategies B、More medals. C、Better teamwork.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the woman want to discuss with Mr. Dale?A、The performers' position. B、The concert programs. C、The instruments on stage.(2)、What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Boss and secretary B、Workmates. C、Director and actor.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman in charge of?A、Contacting employees. B、Arranging an awards dinner. C、Hosting a client meeting.(2)、What will the man do next?A、Speak to the chef. B、Call the company C、Prepare for lunch.
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10、 What does the man advise the woman to do?A、Change the monitor. B、Restart the computer. C、Find a technician.
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11、 What are the speakers talking about?A、A family gathering. B、A weekend plan C、A healthy diet.
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12、 Where does the conversation take place?A、In a restaurant. B、In a hotel. C、In a supermarket.
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13、 When will the meeting be held?A、Next month. B、This Wednesday C、Next Wednesday
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14、 What impressed the woman most in China?A、The landmarks. B、The food. C、The people.
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15、 上周,你校组织了一次主题为"Be Proud of China"的英语演讲比赛,请你为你校英文报刊写一篇报道。内容包括:1.演讲主题;2.比赛过程;3.比赛反响。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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16、 语法填空
The Palace Museum's clock collection, more than 1,500 in number, is arguably one of the most breathtaking clock preservations worldwide. (make) between the 18th century and the 20th century, some were crafted in Britain, France and Switzerland, some were from the Clock Worship of the Qing Palace, the others were mixture of both the East and the West.
The (major) of British clocks feature bronze cases inlaid with splendidly colorful jewels. They are diverse form, recreating all kinds of architecture and natural sights, and often include automatic (decorate) such as fountains, moving figures, boats and birds. These clocks represent the highest level of craftsmanship in Britain.
Most of the French clocks here are the products of the early 20th century. Whether in terms of theme decorative style, the French clocks in the collection have a style of (they) own, and deserve their place in history.
The Swiss timepieces (most) comprise small, unconventionally shaped desk clocks and delicate pocket watches. They were specially made (suit) the tastes of Chinese customers.
Clocks may turn back in time, but humans may never dream of doing so. Today, the Palace Museum (aim) to carry on this touching tale of "time" as guardians of this traditional craftsmanship.
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17、 完形填空
The United States you may not know
The United States is the only superpower in the world, and it is far more advanced than any other country. However, we can't simply owe its 1 and prosperity to its lucky escape from the destruction of the two world wars. What other nations should 2 is the American spirit and its social system.
The most obvious features of the American spirit are 3 and pragmatism (务实思想). Nearly 70% of the important inventions have been made in the US since the first industrial revolution. Since the US occupies such an important position in science and technology, naturally it has become the first superpower in the world.
Americans are always 4 with what they have achieved, and they have an appetite for adventure over the love of 5 . European countries have been pursuing a reformist policy of "high tax and high welfare" since the 1960s, while only the US 6 the policy of "high risk and high return". 7 , the US has become the leader of the third industrial revolution (in technology of information, materials and biology).
High salary is not the only 8 that the talents from other countries find in the United States. Some characteristics of American society should not be 9 . Family backgrounds and great wisdom in building connections and playing up to the boss, to which great importance is attached in other countries, are not so important to 10 development in the US. Most people are on the same starting line, and whether one can succeed or not depends on his own ability and hard work.
However, the American character is full of paradoxes (矛盾). The American people are both extremely romantic and pragmatic. The American is a(n) 11 people, but in every field there are workaholics. The Americans are open-minded but they are very conservative on certain matters. Since China's reform and opening-up to the outside world, many media in Western countries have greatly 12 their attitudes towards China. However, the American media are singing the same old tune against China as they were in the Cold War period. The Americans 13 freedom, but their government is very fond of interfering in other countries' internal affairs. What's most puzzling is that the Americans 14 authority, but they highly respect the laws and regulations of the society. Therefore, in such a nation that values personal liberty, the society can still be kept in good order and operate with high 15 . Is it odd? No one can provide a satisfactory answer.
(1)A 、powerfulness B 、ability C 、energy D 、resource(2)A 、reflect on B 、deal with C 、agree to D 、carry out(3)A 、preservation B 、perseverance C 、curiosity D 、creativity(4)A 、dissatisfied B 、concerned C 、engaged D 、pleased(5)A 、nature B 、competition C 、ease D 、innovation(6)A 、goes against B 、sticks to C 、exposes to D 、gives up(7)A 、After all B 、As a result C 、In other words D 、Above all(8)A 、potential B 、passion C 、attraction D 、recommendation(9)A 、considered B 、mentioned C 、ignored D 、defined(10)A 、staff B 、assemble C 、private D 、individual(11)A 、pleasure-seeking B 、outgoing C 、self-disciplined D 、well-educated(12)A 、maintained B 、changed C 、adopted D 、compared(13)A 、oppose B 、rebel C 、care D 、value(14)A 、show B 、admire C 、challenge D 、establish(15)A 、efficiency B 、spirits C 、honour D 、status -
18、 阅读理解
"Universal history, the history of what man has accomplished in this world, is at bottom the History of the Great Men who have worked here," wrote the Victorian sage Thomas Carlyle. Well, not any more it is not.
Suddenly, Britain looks to have fallen out with its favourite historical form. This could be no more than a passing literary craze, but it also points to a broader truth about how we now approach the past: less concerned with learning from forefathers and more interested in feeling their pain. Today, we want empathy, not inspiration.
From the earliest days of the Renaissance, the writing of history meant recounting the exemplary lives of great men. In 1337, Petrarch began work on his rambling writing De Viris Illustribus (On Famous Men), highlighting the virtus (or virtue) of classical heroes. Petrarch celebrated their greatness in conquering fortune and rising to the top. This was the biographical tradition which Niccolo Machiavelli turned on its head. In The Prince, he championed cunning, ruthlessness, and boldness, rather than virtue, mercy and justice, as the skills of successful leaders.
Over time, the attributes of greatness shifted. The Romantics commemorated the leading painters and authors of their day, stressing the uniqueness of the artist's personal experience rather than public glory. By contrast, the Victorian author Samual Smiles wrote Self-Help as a catalogue of the worthy lives of engineers, industrialists and explores. "The valuable examples which they furnish of the power of self-help, if patient purpose, resolute working and steadfast integrity, issuing in the formulation of truly noble and many character, exhibit," wrote Smiles. "what it is in the power of each to accomplish for himself." His biographies of James Walt, Richard Arkwright and Josiah Wedgwood were held up as beacons to guide the working man through his difficult life.
This was all a bit bourgeois (庸俗的) for Thomas Carlyle, who focused his biographies on the truly heroic lives of Martin Luther, Oliver Cromwell and Napoleon Bonaparte. These epochal figures represented lives hard to imitate, but to be acknowledged as possessing higher authority than mere mortals.
Not everyone was convinced by such bombast (浮夸的描写): "The history of all existing society is the history of class struggle" wrote Marx and Engels in The Communist Manifesto. "It is man, real living man, who does all that." And history should be the story of the masses and their record of struggle.
This was the tradition which revolutionized our appreciation of the past. It transformed the public history: downstairs became just as fascinating as upstairs. In place of Thomas Carlyle, Britain nurtured Christopher Hill, EP Thompson and Eric Hobsbawm. Whole new realms of understanding—from gender to race to cultural studies—were opened up as scholars unpicked the diversity of lost societies.
(1)、What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?A、History is no more than a pressing literary craze. B、History should be the story of some epochal heroes. C、History is a guide through a tough life for working men. D、History should be inspirational rather than empathetic.(2)、According to the article, ____ dismissed virtues as unnecessary for successful rulers.A、Petrarch B、Samuel Smiles C、Thomas Carlyle D、Niccolo Machiavelli(3)、According to the article, Marx and Engels ____.A、emphasized the virtues of real living men B、stressed the uniqueness of personal experiences C、focused on the worthy lives of truly heroic people D、held that it is the people who make their own history(4)、What can we infer from the article?A、How people appreciate the past has never changed. B、History from below stood alongside biographies of great men. C、New realms of understanding great men in history were opened up. D、Christopher Hill, EP Thompson, and Eric Hobsbaw m were Victorian sages. -
19、Please write letters to our relatives and friends by hand.Don't send e-mails.It is a good idea.(用it作形式主语改写句子,并用rather than合并为一句)
→ to our relatives and friends by hand .
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20、She is easy-going and warm-hearted She is always ready to help others.(用形容词作状语改写句子,并合为一句)
→ , she is always ready to help others.