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1、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For the past ten years, my dad and I have attended the same school— he as an administrator and I as a student. Our relationship, in and out of school, has been totally unpredictable.
When I was younger, all that my dad said was doctrine (信条)and anything did I,1 , copied. We played games together, and stayed up late reading bedtime stories. I could2 my dad taking me to school, running into him3 during the day and riding home with him every afternoon.
As I grew older, we were not as4 as we used to be. He wasn't cool any more .He wore his socks too high, listened to5 country music and laughed too loudly in front of my friends. He became a total embarrassment.
However, the6 that occurred in school were even worse. The worst one happened in seventh grade. My dad came to our New Year party,7 as Donald Duck, guitar in hand, singing silly songs. Just kill me! I wanted to run away.
This8 continued into high school, but we somehow began to find a balance .Things started to9 around the time of my 10th-grade physics project. The10 was to build a wood bridge with the best strength-to-weight ratio(比率). All the students and physics teachers11 . So did my dad, the only administrator! Embarrassed, as usual, I12 the scene.13 , later when I learned from my friends that my dad14 all competitors and won everyone's admiration, I found that mixed in with my15 was a touch of pride.
I had needed someone else to show me what I16 in my dad. It wasn't the fact that he'd won; it was more than that. I began to17 that we have many of the same values and sometimes the same opinions. No matter how much I had tried to18 him, he still influenced me.
I feel19 to have such an unusual father. The20 I have developed with my dad over the years has enabled me to look back and see how I've grown.
(1)A 、 temporarily B 、 naturally C 、 originally D 、 passively(2)A 、 apply to B 、 count on C 、 see off D 、 pick out(3)A 、 gradually B 、 previously C 、 regularly D 、 eventually(4)A 、 close B 、 reliable C 、 generous D 、 confident(5)A 、 creative B 、 familiar C 、 horrible D 、 live(6)A 、 failures B 、 coincidences C 、 competitions D 、 disasters(7)A 、 dressed up B 、 broken down C 、 settled down D 、 signed up(8)A 、 debate B 、 party C 、 progress D 、 struggle(9)A 、 happen B 、 change C 、 grow D 、 disappear(10)A 、 issue B 、 task C 、 lesson D 、 procedure(11)A 、 participated B 、 protested C 、 hesitated D 、 explored(12)A 、 fled B 、 investigated C 、 pictured D 、 made(13)A 、 Instead B 、 Otherwise C 、 Therefore D 、 However(14)A 、 convinced B 、 defeated C 、 ignored D 、 evaluated(15)A 、 confusion B 、 encouragement C 、 embarrassment D 、 fascination(16)A 、 recommended B 、 tolerated C 、 doubted D 、 appreciated(17)A 、 recognize B 、 demand C 、 argue D 、 estimate(18)A 、 approach B 、 limit C 、 resist D 、 believe(19)A 、 puzzled B 、 fortunate C 、 concerned D 、 awkward(20)A 、 strategy B 、 habit C 、 relationship D 、 potential -
2、 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。
Thinking about the past week, did any of you forget where you put your phone? Did you have a word stuck on the tip of your tongue? You couldn't remember the name of the movie a friend recommended? What is going on here? Is your memory failing?
It's not. Despite memory's extraordinary, necessary and common presence in our lives, it is far from perfect. Our brains are not designed to remember people's names, to remember to do something later or to catalogue everything we experience. Even in the smartest heads, memory is likely to be wrong. So what determines what we remember and what we forget?
Your memory is not a video camera recording a constant stream of every sight and sound you're exposed to. You can only remember what you are concerned about. Accordingly, one major reason for forgetting what someone said or where you parked your car is lack of attention.
The other has something to do with stimulus(刺激物). For example the tip of the tongue is one of the most common experiences of memory failure. Why does this happen? The tip of the tongue can occur when there's only partial or weak activation(激活)of the nerve cells that connect to the word you're looking for.
So when you walk into a room and suddenly don't know why you're there, you're not going crazy or getting Alzheimer's disease, and your memory isn't terrible. Go back to the room you were in before you landed in this one and imagine the clues that were there.
A. One necessary factor is attention.
B. It's doing exactly what it's supposed to do.
C. These imperfections are simply the factory settings.
D. Our brains tend to remember what is meaningful and forget what isn't.
E. You're trying to come up with a word, but you cannot find it in your memory.
F. It will instantly deliver what you were completely confused about a moment ago.
G. Memory is amazing and is essential for the functioning of almost everything we do.
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3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Measles(麻疹), which once killed 450 children each year and disabled even more, was nearly wiped out in the United States 14 years ago by the universal use of the MMR vaccine(疫苗). But the disease is making a comeback, caused by a growing anti-vaccine movement and misinformation that is spreading quickly. Already this year, 115 measles cases have been reported in the USA, compared with 189 for all of last year.
The numbers might sound small, but they are the leading edge of a dangerous trend. When vaccination rates are very high, as they still are in the nation as a whole, everyone is protected. This is called "herd immunity", which protects the people who get hurt easily, including those who can't be vaccinated for medical reasons, babies too young to get vaccinated and people on whom the vaccine doesn't work.
But herd immunity works only when nearly the whole herd joins in. When some refuse vaccination and seek a free ride, immunity breaks down and everyone is in even bigger danger.
That's exactly what is happening in small neighborhoods around the country from Orange County, California, where 22 measles cases were reported this month, to Brooklyn, N.Y., where a 17-year-old caused an outbreak last year.
The resistance to vaccine has continued for decades, and it is driven by a real but very small risk. Those who refuse to take that risk selfishly make others suffer.
Making things worse are state laws that make it too easy to opt out(决定不参加) of what are supposed to be required vaccines for all children entering kindergarten. Seventeen states allow parents to get an exemption(豁免), sometimes just by signing a paper saying they personally object to a vaccine.
Now, several states are moving to tighten laws by adding new regulations for opting out. But no one does enough to limit exemptions.
Parents ought to be able to opt out only for limited medical or religious reasons. But personal opinions? Not good enough. Everyone enjoys the life-saving benefits vaccines provide, but they'll exist only as long as everyone shares in the risks.
(1)、The first two paragraphs suggest that ____.A、a small number of measles cases can start a dangerous trend B、the outbreak of measles attracts the public attention C、anti-vaccine movement has its medical reasons D、information about measles spreads quickly(2)、Herd immunity works well when ____.A、exemptions are allowed B、several vaccines are used together C、the whole neighborhood is involved in D、new regulations are added to the state laws(3)、What is the main reason for the comeback of measles?A、The overuse of vaccine. B、The lack of medical care. C、The features of measles itself. D、The vaccine opt-outs of some people.(4)、What is the purpose of the passage?A、To introduce the idea of exemption. B、To discuss methods to cure measles. C、To stress the importance of vaccination. D、To appeal for equal rights in medical treatment. -
4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Some of the world's most famous musicians recently gathered in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual International Jazz Day. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recently set April 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music, its significance, and its potential as a unifying (联合) voice across cultures.
Despite the celebrations, though, in the U.S. the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older, and the music has failed to connect with younger generations.
It's Jason Moran's job to help change that. As the Kennedy Center's artistic adviser for jazz, Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz, make the music more accessible, and preserve its history and culture.
"Jazz seems like it's not really a part of the American appetite," Moran tells National Public Radio's reporter Neal Conan. "What I'm hoping to accomplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not black and white anymore. It's actually color, and it's actually digital."
Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the entertainment aspect of the music has been lost. "The music can't be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958. It has to continue to move because the way the world works is not the same," says Moran.
Last year, Moran worked on a project that arranged Fats Waller's music for a dance party, "Just to kind of put it back in the mind that Waller is dance music as much as it is concert music," says Moran. "For me, it's the recontextualization. In music, where does the emotion lie? Are we, as humans, gaining any insight (感悟) on how to talk about ourselves and how something as abstract as a Charlie Parker's record gets us into a dialogue about our emotions and our thoughts? Sometimes we lose sight that the music has a wider context," says Moran, "so I want to continue those dialogues. Those are the things I want to foster."
(1)、Why did UNESCO set April 30 as International Jazz Day?A、To remember the birth of jazz. B、To protect cultural diversity. C、To encourage people to study music. D、To recognize the value of jazz.(2)、What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A、Jazz becoming more accessible. B、The production of jazz growing faster. C、Jazz being less popular with the young. D、The jazz audience becoming larger.(3)、What can we infer about Moran's opinion on jazz?A、It will disappear gradually. B、It remains black and white. C、It should keep up with the times. D、It changes every 50 years.(4)、Where can we read this passage?A、In a newspaper. B、In a travel guide. C、In a math textbook. D、In a fiction novel. -
5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website Book Crossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register (登记) the books they own and would like to share. Book Crossing provides an identification number (识别码) to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson the managing director of Book Crossing, says, "The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. Book Crossing combines both."
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E— mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
Book Crossing is part of a trend (趋势) among people who want to get back to the "real" and not the virtual (虚拟).The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty—five countries.
(1)、Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?A、To explain what they are. B、To introduce Book Crossing. C、To stress the importance of reading. D、To encourage readers to share their ideas.(2)、What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A、An adventure. B、A public place. C、The book. D、The identification number.(3)、What will a Book Crosser do with a book after reading it?A、Keep it safe in his bookcase. B、Mail it back to its owner. C、Meet other readers to discuss it. D、Pass it on to another reader.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Online Reading: A Virtual Tour B、Electronic Books: A New Trend C、A Book Group Brings Tradition Back D、A Website Links People through Books -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Pacific Science Center Guide
◆Visit Pacific Science Center's Store
Don't forget to stop by Pacific Science Center's Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.
◆Hungry
Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.
◆Rental Information
Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.
◆Support Pacific Science Center
Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It's an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.
(1)、Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A、In Building 1. B、In Building 3. C、At the the Laser Dome. D、At the Denny Way entrance.(2)、What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A、Train Science teachers. B、Distribute science books. C、Inspire scientific research. D、Take science to the classroom.(3)、What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A、To encourage donations. B、To advertise coming events. C、To introduce special exhibits. D、To tell about the Center's history. -
7、 第二节阅读下面材料,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。
It snowed for days. Everything was frozen solid. As we hadn't the heating in our classroom, most of us wore thick and warm clothes. Then, by chance, I discovered under Lucas' dirty woolen coat, there was just a semi-sleeved shirt.
It was so strange that I couldn't help wondering whether Lucas was crazy to make such a choice. I told this to the boys in my class. " How stupid!" We all ran to see Lucas and jokingly pulled off his coat. Lucas stepped back, shaking with both cold and anger. I saw tears welled into his eyes.
When I went back home, I told mom " the stupid choice" Lucas made.
Mom fell silent. Then she made a phone call. The next day, she told me to bring a package to the school. " Give it to Lucas. Tell him to put on the clothes in it. "
" Why?" As a fourth-grader, I wasn't wise enough to see something hidden behind. It was years later that I understood that Lucas' family had the basics, but there was little money for much else beyond food and shelter. Mom hugged me and said softly, " Guess why a hungry person doesn't eat?" " Because he can't get any food to eat. " I answered loudly.
" Exactly. " Mom said, " So, why doesn't Lucas wear thick and warm sweater?" It all clicked into place.
It made me feel guilty. Mom said it was unkind to make fun of disadvantaged friends. And mom also told me to" see" through my heart, but not just through my eyes. I wondered " How?"
At the end of the term, the teacher told us we were going to take a class picture as, for some reason, we would break up when we stepped into the fifth grade. Twenty-two students lined up in three rows and faced the camera with happy smiles. The teacher told us anyone who paid a dollar would bring a class picture back home. I could hardly wait to get my first class picture.
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假定你是李华,你校寒假期间将有一批来访的英国学生,需招募志愿者帮助完成接待工作。学校委托外教布朗先生负责招募。请给布朗先生写一封邮件,内容包括:1. 申请成为志愿者;2. 自身优势。
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9、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cargo bikes are great for all kinds of uses, be it taking kids to school, buying groceries from the market or running a business from a bike. Perhaps your(intend)use will be a combination of these. Many families are discovering the ease of dropping kids to school by bike, then riding onwards to work. Perhaps on the way home you'll pick up the kids then a round of groceries from the supermarket. The bigger the(capable)of the cargo bike, the more you will find you use it and the more liberated(解放)you will feel the troubles of car parking and traffic.
Our bikes also have the option of either the Shimano e6100 motor or the more powerful e8000 motor. If you carry lots of stuff and live up a(roll)hill, then choose the more powerful option If you mostly ride around the flat, then you may find the(little) powerful motors offer more than enough assistance.
Each model of Cargo bike we sell(have)its own set of accessories(配件)to suit you. long tail bikes have optional child seats to suit any age of child (even the grown up ones) as well as basket options for all the extra stuff and groceries you need (carry). Look through the options or(simple)drop by or give us a call so we can share our knowledge with you of works best for your given use.
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10、 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。
Dave and I had just arrived home from his chemo-treatment(化疗)appointment. I should have noticed him1 the door. When I opened it, he fell sideways out of the car onto the walkway. He lay there, too weak to2 himself. I rushed to help, but he weighed close to two hundred pounds and was just3 . The slightest bump(碰撞)caused terrible pain, so this4 would be more than he could bear. I called " Dave. " He didn't5 , and I wondered if he had passed out. I looked around in all directions6 .
Just then, a man7 , pushing a baby carriage, with two children walking beside him. The man8 the baby carriage safely, gestured the children to wait and stepped forward. He lifted Dave's arm over his shoulder and put his own arm around Dave's9 to stabilize him. The two10 for the house. Into the sitting room, slowly and gently, the man11 Dave onto our little sofa. He smiled as Dave tried to12 him and said he was glad to help.
He walked back out to the street where the children stood waiting for him. The little group slowly angels13 . There, in the shining sun, I watched, with14 . They were just like angels, emerging from nowhere and helping me15 .
(1)A 、 breaking down B 、 knocking at C 、 leaning against D 、cleaning up(2)A 、 raise B 、 convince C 、 defend D 、 hide(3)A 、 immobile B 、 impractical C 、 impatient D 、 immature(4)A 、 treatment B 、 fall C 、 rest D 、 try(5)A 、 agree B 、 hesitate C 、 quit D 、 respond(6)A 、 angrily B 、 hopelessly C 、 cautiously D 、 casually(7)A 、 turned up B 、 showed off C 、backed away D 、 reached out(8)A 、 dragged B 、 parked C 、 rolled D 、 moved(9)A 、 neck B 、 shoulder C 、 waist D 、 leg(10)A 、 dashed B 、 dived C 、 searched D 、 headed(11)A 、 lowered B 、 threw C 、 accompanied D 、 invited(12)A 、 correct B 、 thank C 、 bother D 、interrupt(13)A 、 emerged B 、 changed C 、 proceeded D 、 explored(14)A 、 disappointment B 、 admiration C 、 embarrassment D 、 guilt(15)A 、 as usual B 、 at length C 、 at random D 、 in time -
11、 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。
Graduate school can be an intense and demanding period in your life. This may make it difficult for you to maintain good health.
Keeping a balanced diet becomes particularly challenging when your daily routine runs around academic tasks. Despite its convenience and lack of time, it often leads to consuming meals low in nutrients and high in calories. Thus, meal planning can be highly beneficial, helping to ensure a balanced diet despite a busy schedule. Also, remember to drink more water. The body's need for water increases when under stress. Ignoring it can lead to failure of core body functions.
Grad students often face greater challenge of balancing grad school and health. Graduate school often requires students to spend many hours seated, absorbed in studies. This lifestyle can contribute to a variety of health issues, from obesity to heart disease. Besides, the mental and emotional stresses in graduate school often add to the physical challenges, leading to burnout if not managed effectively.
Research proves that regular exercise reduces stress, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being. One practical tip for integrating exercise into your routine is to add physical activities to your breaks. Another effective method is to join clubs or groups where you can engage in sports or physical activities. This approach not only promotes health but also facilitates social interaction.
A. Many students opt for fast food.
B. Mental health should not be overlooked.
C. The long hours of studying can easily consume all your time.
D. Short walks, or desk exercises, for example, are good choices.
E. Good health does not necessarily mean sacrifice of academic success.
F. Therefore, it's crucial to find a balance between academic pursuits and physical health.
G. Exercising regularly is another effective tool for managing the demands of graduate school.
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12、 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。
Every year, as the surface water temperature off the United States' mid-Atlantic coast rises steadily from late spring through the summer, a pocket of uncharacteristically cool and crisp water gets trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Packed with nutrients, this thick band of cold water, known as the mid-Atlantic cold pool, is a vital home for shellfish species. Extending at its seasonal peak from Nantucket, Massachusetts, to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the cold pool creates a diverse ecosystem ranging from algae(海藻)to fish—and some of the most valuable shellfish fisheries in the United States.
Now, however, two pressures have scientists worrying about whether the cold pool will last. The first is no surprise: climate change. Over the past five decades, climate change has destabilized the cold pool, causing it to warm and shrink. Compared with 1968, the cold pool is now 13°℃ warmer and has lost more than one-third of its area.
The second concern is less certain. In 2023, the US federal government approved plans to install(安装)98wind turbines(涡轮机)off the New Jersey coast, covering an area of more than 300 square kilometers. Yet putting so many turbines to the seafloor could have unexpected consequences for the cold pool. That's why Travis Miles, are searcher at New Jersey's Rutgers University, and his colleagues are investigating. So far, Miles and his colleagues can't definitively say what will happen to the cold pool, saying more research is needed to assess how climate change and offshore wind, together, could affect the cold pool. However, their initial analyses suggest the cold pool should be fine—at least in normal conditions.
New Jersey's offshore wind plans are strongly opposed mainly by fossil fuel-industry funded efforts. Miles worries that an overabundance of caution or fear of potential impacts, including on the cold pool, might slow down the development of renewable energy. " . …. it's quite clear that climate change is far more damaging than installing wind farms, " he says. " I don't think any scientist would argue with that. "
(1)、What do we know about the mid-Atlantic cold pool?A、It forms in early spring. B、It's a band of cold near-bottom water. C、It serves as a habitat of most sea species. D、It extends from Nantucket to New Jersey.(2)、What does the underlined word " shrink" in paragraph 2 mean?A、Break down. B、Get polluted. C、Dry up D、Become smaller.(3)、Miles' attitude toward installing wind farms can be described as__A、supportive B、dismissive C、overcautious D、skeptical.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、The Cold Pool Plays a Role on Species B、Opinions Divide on Offshore Wind Farms C、Scientists Eye Potential Risks to the Cold Pool D、Renewable Energy Helps to Race Against Climate Change -
13、 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。
If sales generally feel hard to resist, the sale in front of Aarron Schurevich was the ultimate test: a new Kia Soul just like the one he'd had and loved, at a dealership he trusted, at a moment when he really needed a car. And it was priced $4, 000 off, more than a 20% discount. However, after he sped through paperwork and drove the car off the lot, the deal turned sour. Schurevich now jokes that he paid a tax for being a fool.
This big-ticket example shows vividly all the dynamics that play out in a sale. The discount itself often registers as a win, delivering the joy of both getting the product and the reward that we discovered something, and we've earned this extra thing. Thus, spotting something we'd like to buy on sale activates our brain's reward system. Then there's the fight in the brain between what can be described as its emotional and rational(理性的)parts. A sale lands like the thumb that tips our mental scale toward buying.
Stores, of course, know all this and try to push our buttons.
Experts say we often subconsciously believe popular things to be more valuable or more rewarding. Plus, there's our urge to avoid losses—the fear of missing out (FOMO). So, stores appeal to our crowd mentality: It's Black Friday, and everyone's shopping, buying that thing you'd like. They create urgency: Your favorite car is on sale today only! And they create scarcity: Shop now while supplies last!
Stores also try various pricing tricks. " How do we make more customers go to the more expensive option? We add a decoy, " says Savannah Wei Shi, who researches pricing and decision-making. For example, picture a store shelf where a medium bag of candy sits next to a larger bag of the same candy. The medium-sized bag is much smaller than the other bag, but only slightly cheaper. It makes the big bag look like the best deal, so shoppers buy that one—the most expensive option on the shelf.
(1)、Why is Aarron Schurevich's story mentioned?A、To illustrate why we fall for a sale. B、To present how our brains are activated. C、To stress the importance of rational decision. D、To prove the flexibility of marketing strategies.(2)、What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A、FOMO postpones decisions. B、Sales play on people's fears. C、Subconsciousness determines everything. D、Scarcity promotion leads to wise purchases.(3)、What marketing technique is used by warning about the limited number of available seats left?A、Using Pricing tricks. B、Dealing with emergencies. C、Creating scarcity. D、Appealing to crowd mentality.(4)、What does" a decoy" refer to in paragraph 5?A、A candy B、A shelf. C、A larger bag D、A medium bag -
14、 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。
I joined the coast guard because I wanted to help people. Hovercraft(气垫船)are rare and special. They've been discontinued in most commercial operations because they're so expensive to make, but when it comes to search and rescue, they're priceless.
From far away, a hovercraft looks like a normal boat. But if you look under its skirt, the craft is not touching the water—it floats on a cushion of air. That cushion allows us to travel over everything from water to muddy land—and even break through ice. We do all of that as a 70-tonne machine, going a maximum of nearly 120kilometers per hour. These features allow us to rescue a large number of people quickly, get onto land, and get someone into an ambulance far easier than with any other device I can think of.
The advantages of hovercraft can also make them difficult to handle. We've got a massive vehicle moving fast, sometimes in a thick fog bank up a narrow river. During assignments on other coast guard ships, I had 20 minutes to make alterations to avoid a crash. In a hovercraft, I have 10 seconds. You have to have enough situational awareness to make the right decision every time.
People call us for all sorts of problems: missing divers, on-board fires, or even when they've run out of fuel or had a mechanical breakdown. A container ship could burst into flames. We have a strong network here at the base to help everyone through difficult situations like that. Thankfully, we have captains who train us in a safe environment, but you don't ever get fully comfortable. Anything can throw the hovercraft off—maybe your lift settings are off a little, or the wind blows with a bit of extra weight. After several years operating a hovercraft, I'm still learning. Every one of the captains here agrees: you can drive this thing for 20 years and still be surprised.
(1)、What makes hovercraft unsuitable for commercial use?A、Their safety risks. B、Their poor durability. C、Their low efficiency. D、Their production costs.(2)、What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A、How a hovercraft works. B、What comprises a hovercraft. C、What distinguishes a hovercraft. D、How a hovercraft helps victims.(3)、What challenge do hovercraft pose to the pilots?A、They have to make faster responses. B、They often face mechanical breakdowns. C、They need more people for decision making. D、They must consider the environmental concerns.(4)、What does the author think of operating a hovercraft?A、Dull. B、Demanding C、Enjoyable. D、Effortless. -
15、 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。
General Art Contests
THE SUNNY ART PRIZE
Prize A total cash fun d of f6, 000 plus an individual exhibition in London.
Entry Fee ₤25 for one artwork, up to f45 for four artworks.
Requirements Open to artists worldwide age 18 and over.
Closing Date June 30, 2024
One of the most diverse art competitions in the UK, the Sunny Art Prize offers unique exposure for both emerging and established artists.
BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE
Prize Over $50, 000 in cash and prizes to be won. Plus, global exposure through Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. Winners will also participate in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine's group exhibition at Haven Gallery in New York later this year.
Entry Fee $40 per entry
Requirements Open to artists worldwide working in the representational visual arts.
Closing Date July 17. 2024
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 6th year, is an annual international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts.
MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION
Prize $750 first prize, $500 second prize.
Entry Fee $20 per entry
Requirements Open to artists based in California.
Closing Date February 16, 2024
Hosted by the Brea Gallery, the Made in California Competition provides a promotional opportunity for all artists based in the state of California.
ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUALART COMPETITION
Prize Over $29, 000 in cash prizes and publication in Artists Magazine.
Entry Fee $40($35 if submitted before April 3)
Requirements Open to artists over 18 worldwide working in a traditional medium.
Closing Date May 30. 2024
Artists Magazine's Annual Art Competition celebrates traditional 2D artistic mediums such as painting, digital art, and much more. All winners' works will be featured in the January/ February 2025 issue of Artists Magazine.
(1)、Which art contest offers the opportunity for a group exhibition?A、THE SUNNY ART PRIZE. B、BEAUTIFUL BIZARRE ART PRIZE. C、MADE IN CALIFORNIA COMPETITION. D、ARTISTS MAGAZINE ANNUALART COMPETITION.(2)、How much should a contestant pay for a January submission to Brea Gallery?A、$20. B、f25. C、$35. D、$40.(3)、What do these general art contests have in common?A、They are held every year. B、They are open to emerging artists only. C、They provide winners with added bonus. D、They celebrate excellence in traditional arts. -
16、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How long does a complete IELTS test last?A、120 minutes. B、165 minutes. C、2-5 days.(2)、What is an advantage of taking the IELTS test?A、Improvement of one's social status. B、Access to international job opportunities. C、Greater possibility of full-time education.(3)、Which section of the two versions of LELTS differ from each other?A、Speaking. B、Listening C、Writing(4)、Who has to take an IELTS General test?A、A Japanese wanting to work in the UK. B、A student preparing for exchange programs. C、A job seeker eager for a position in the government.
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17、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman probably?A、A teacher. B、A secretary C、A physician.(2)、Why did the man move to Los Angles?A、He's got a promotion. B、He's landed a new job. C、He's to take an examination.(3)、When will the man meet the headmaster?A、At 9:00 a. m. B、At 10:00 a. m. C、At 11:00 a. m.(4)、How will the man get his report?A、By e-mail. B、By app C、By telephone.
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18、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Close friends. B、Student and teacher. C、Assistant and customer.(2)、What rule does Linda tell the man?A、Late return s will be fined. B、No books can be renewed. C、ID cards are needed each time.(3)、What will the speakers do next?A、Buy a coffee. B、Pay for the book. C、Photocopy the ID card.
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19、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why does Lydia call the man?A、To return a lost baseball. B、To report a broken window. C、To complain about a repairman.(2)、What did Lydia do this morning?A、She went shopping. B、She met her friend. C、She played baseball.
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20、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How often will the man have psychology classes?A、Once a week. B、Twice a week. C、Four times a week.(2)、What time will the man be having his psychology class next week?A、2:30 p. m. —4:30 p. m. Thursday. B、8:00 a. m. —10:00 a. m. Tuesday. C、8:00 a. m. —10:00 a. m. Wednesday.