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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Solar farms offer one way to meet the world's decarbonization (脱碳) targets, but they could also be used to deal with another of the planet's big problems: loss of biodiversity. The approach is starting to take off. Residents of Barnsdale, for example, will soon play host to a new solar farm lined with grass field of wildflowers and native grasses, which Banks Group, the developer, says will promote pollinating (授粉) insects.
The idea comes from the combination of two long-term trends: declining numbers of pollinating insects and the growing amount of land distributed to solar farms. According to the Center for Biological Diversity in Arizona, more than 40 percent of insect pollinators globally are listed as "highly threatened"—an issue that could seriously threaten food security. Meanwhile, solar-energy competence has been increasing. Matthew O'Neal, a scientist at Iowa State University, would like to see more solar developers seize this opportunity.
The benefits of such projects don't stop at the insects. Research from Yale's Center for Business and the Environment indicates that pollinator-friendly solar farms can raise crop output on nearby farmland, increase the recharging of groundwater and reduce soil erosion ( 侵 蚀 ). In 2018, a US Department of Energy study found that if all existing and planned solar facilities near soybean and cranberry crops included pollinator home and increased output by just one percent, annual crop values could rise by US $1.75 million, US $4 million and US $233,000, respectively.
"Farmers could identify unprofitable areas, such as poor, highly erodible lands, as candidates for a pollinator-friendly solar farm. There's the potential to increase their net income with pollinator motivation projects," says O'Neal.
With enough forward thinking, these studies show, clean energy can provide new environmental opportunities. "We're at a turning point with energy production and we're seeing more opportunities to provide extra benefits that wouldn't have been considered with older methods of energy generation," says O'Neal. "You never heard of a coal mine planning pollinator conservation."
(1)、What can be an additional function of solar farms according to paragraph 1?A、Adding the amount of farmland. B、Solving the decline of biodiversity. C、Improving the solar-energy competence. D、Increasing the amount of profitable areas.(2)、What does O'Neal probably advise farmers to do?A、Reduce the size of their farms. B、Live away from pollinator-friendly solar farms. C、Grow their crops near areas rich in groundwater. D、Make full use of soil erosion areas to make extra profits.(3)、What is O'Neal's attitude towards the solar farm?A、Supportive. B、Conservative. C、Skeptical. D、Uncertain.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Solar Power Is Starting to Take Off B、Solar Energy Will Be in Urgent Need C、Solar Farms Can Deal with the Loss of Biodiversity D、Solar Farms Need to Expand the Amount of Farmland -
2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"Anyone knows single parents who can't afford to get their child's hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!" Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.
She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August. "At the time, I didn't have anything for my kids to start school," said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother. "It meant so much to me."
The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward. Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair part-time. "The hair-braiding process involves washing, blow-drying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it. It also requires multiple supplies — including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in. It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style," Stacks explained. "But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings."
When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked. Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.
"There's a huge need for this. I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important," said Stacks. "What got me the most was seeing the kids smile." Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.
(1)、What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?A、A post on Facebook. B、Her friend's timely help. C、Her mother's advice. D、A trip to her kids' school.(2)、What does Starks say about hair braiding?A、It's a bit dear. B、It's time-wasting. C、It's an easy job. D、It's a mother's duty.(3)、How does Starks feel about the response to her Facebook post?A、Rather disturbing. B、Beyond expectation. C、Far from satisfactory. D、Very disappointing.(4)、What can we infer about Brittany Starks from the text?A、She is single with one child. B、She is ambitious and aimless. C、She is in need of helping hands. D、She is free from financial worries. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Four new books to read
The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.
Nobody Will Tell You This but Me Bess Kalb
In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.
A Star Is Bored
Byron LaneFavored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Fast GirlsElise Hooper
The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.
(1)、Who is the character in Bess Kalb's book?A、Bobby. B、Susie Orman Schnall. C、Carrie Fisher. D、Betty Robinson.(2)、What kind of book is A Star Is Bored?A、A biography. B、An industry report. C、A real-life based novel. D、A fictional adventure story.(3)、Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports?A、We Came Here to Shine B、Nobody Will Tell You This but Me C、A Star Is Bored D、Fast Girls -
4、 第二节阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
I'm smaller than everyone else my age. When I walk in the halls at school, I have to squeeze in between the bigger kids to get by. At the playground, sometimes even little kids try to boss me around. Mia, my best friend, is so tall that when she walks, I have to jog to keep up with her.
I used to try to make myself taller whenever I could. My posture was perfect, straight as an arrow. I hung from the tree in our backyard to stretch out my arms and legs. I even ate all my vegetables. Every day I measured myself, but I was the same height every time. Frustrating!
"Don't worry," Mom always said. "Being small has its advantages." "Really? I could never notice any."
One day, Mrs. Alvarez announced to the class that we'd be putting on a spring play. I practiced all the lines. But at the audition (试演), when I walked up to the stage, Mrs. Alvarez cried, "You'll be perfect as the elf (小精灵)! You're just the right size for the costume." I even never got a chance to deliver the practiced lines. Back home I grumbled (咕哝) to mum that I was made an elf. But she bet I would be the best elf. To please her, I went to rehearsals (排练), though I only had two lines.
Mia got the lead role-a girl wandering through a magical fairy forest in search of her lost dog. In the last scene, she finds a box under a giant mushroom, and when she opens it, her dog jumps out. Mrs. Alvarez's dog, Prince, played the dog role. She brought him to all the rehearsals, and when he wasn't onstage, we got to play with him, but he seemed to like me best.
The night of the show, my first line came early, "Let's ask the Fairy Queen!" Since my only other line was toward the end, I waited offstage, playing with Prince.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally, the grand end came, and Prince was brought onstage inside the box.
"How can we get Prince out from beneath the stage?" Mrs. Alvarez asked.
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5、 第一节书面表达
假定你是校心理社(psychology club)社长李华,你的英国朋友James发邮件询问你校心理社的相关情况。请你回复邮件,内容包括:1. 心理社简介;2. 近期开展的一次活动;3. 该活动的影响。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear James,
Yours,
Li Hua
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6、 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Within two years of first showing signs of memory loss, Peter Marshall had to give up work as early onset Alzheimer's began to take hold.
His wife Lisa started a blog called "Oh Hello Alzheimer's" to help her cope with the progressive1 of her husband's fading memory. " I get2 every day from people saying, ‘Thank you —now I don't feel so alone'," she said.
As the disease3 , Peter's memory4 faded and he began to refer to Lisa as his "favourite person". Then, one day last year, they were watching a wedding5 on television when Peter suddenly looked at his wife and said, "Let's do it!" "Well, OK, we should get married then," she told him.
The next day,6 , Peter appeared to have forgotten all about it. Still, with the 20th7 of their wedding approaching this year, the idea seemed to make sense to Lisa in the face of her husband's rapid8 . Sarah, Lisa's daughter from a marriage before she met Peter, helped organize the event. "I knew that my stepdad, who I am very close with, was there through some of the9 times of my life."
When Lisa joined her husband to10 vows for the second time, his delight was clear for all to see. "It was just magical — straight out of a11 ." she said.
The music12 the theme of the day: a saxophonist played Unforgettable as Lisa walked down the aisle.
"There wasn't a dry eye, and I was13 ." Lisa said. "I hadn't seen Peter that happy in a long time." As they danced while guests14 . Lisa said her husband15 a few words in her ear. "Thank you for staying," he said.
(1)A 、 dilemma B 、 problem C 、 challenge D 、 trouble(2)A 、 messages B 、 letters C 、 mails D 、 comments(3)A 、 appeared B 、 worsened C 、 emerged D 、 strengthened(4)A 、 formally B 、 eventually C 、 desperately D 、 instantly(5)A 、 scene B 、 event C 、 situation D 、 spot(6)A 、 but B 、 instead C 、 however D 、 therefore(7)A 、 year B 、 ceremony C 、 celebration D 、 anniversary(8)A 、 decline B 、 reduction C 、 drop D 、 disappearance(9)A 、 happiest B 、 saddest C 、 toughest D 、 brightest(10)A 、 speak B 、 exchange C 、 swear D 、 express(11)A 、 fairytale B 、 story C 、 drama D 、 show(12)A 、 played B 、 reflected C 、 equaled D 、 matched(13)A 、 in the sky B 、 over the moon C 、 over the sky D 、 in the air(14)A 、 looked at B 、 moved around C 、 looked on D 、 cheered up(15)A 、 told B 、 uttered C 、 conveyed D 、 whispered -
7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Quantum ( 量子 ) computers have been on my mind a lot lately. A friend has been sending me articles on how quantum computers might help solve some of the biggest challenges we face as humans. I've also had exchanges with two quantum-computing experts. One is computer scientist Chris Johnson who I see as someone who helps keep the field honest. The other is physicist Philip Taylor.
For decades, quantum computing has been little more than a laboratory curiosity. Now, big tech companies have invested in quantum computing, as have many smaller ones. According to Business Weekly, quantum machines could help us "cure cancer, and even take steps to turn climate change in the opposite direction." This is the sort of hype ( 炒作 ) that annoys Johnson. He worries that researchers are making promises they can't keep. "What's new," Johnson wrote, "is that millions of dollars are now potentially available to quantum computing researchers."
As quantum computing attracts more attention and funding, researchers may mislead investors, journalists, the public and, worst of all, themselves about their work's potential. If researchers can't keep their promises, excitement might give way to doubt, disappointment and anger, Johnson warns. Lots of other technologies have gone through stages of excitement. But something about quantum computing makes it especially prone to hype, Johnson suggests, perhaps because "‘quantum' stands for something cool you shouldn't be able to understand." And that brings me back to Taylor, who suggested that I read his book Q for Quantum.
After I read the book, Taylor patiently answered my questions about it. He also answered my questions about PyQuantum, the firm he co-founded in 2016. Taylor shares Johnson's concerns about hype, but he says those concerns do not apply to PyQuantum.
The company he says, is closer than any other firm "by a very large margin ( 幅度 )" to building a "useful" quantum computer, one that "solves an impactful problem that we would not have been able to solve otherwise." He adds, "People will naturally discount my opinions, but I have spent a lot of time quantitatively comparing what we are doing with others."
Could PyQuantum really be leading all the competition "by a wide margin", as Taylor claims? I don't know. I'm certainly not going to advise my friend or anyone else to invest in quantum computers. But I trust Taylor, just as I trust Johnson.
(1)、Regarding Johnson's concerns, the author feels ____.A、sympathetic B、unconcerned C、doubtful D、excited(2)、What leads to Taylor's optimism about quantum computing?A、His dominance in physics. B、The competition in the field. C、His confidence in PyQuantum. D、The investment of tech companies.(3)、What does the underlined word "prone" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A、Open. B、Cool. C、Useful. D、Resistant.(4)、Which would be the best title for the passage?A、Is Johnson More Competent Than Taylor? B、Is Quantum Computing Redefining Technology? C、Will Quantum Computers Ever Come into Being? D、Will Quantum Computing Ever Live Up to Its Hype? -
8、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In recent years, China has witnessed the growth of luxury (奢侈品) brands. In this market, Chinese consumers are now the largest spenders. It's clear that a new generation of young, materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image. I am a fashionist too, at least in spirit — I love to look at clothes and shoes. But I don't understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels. When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary, that's a scary thing.
What's interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesn't lead to happiness. Study after study has shown that although we want material things, when we get them we don't suddenly become "happy" people. In fact, a series of studies by Leaf Van Boven at the University of Colorado, US, has shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those who invest it in material things. That's because experiences are more easily combined with a person's identity. If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future. My memories become a part of me.
Moreover, as Van Boven has observed, young people who pursue happiness through "things" are liked less by their peers. People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.
It's natural to want to express yourself through your appearance. So my advice is: create a look that isn't tied to a designer label. Convey your own message. Take some lessons from the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. He was always in Levis jeans and a black turtleneck. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers. These people, successful people, have style. You don't have to break the bank to send a message about who you are. Take a trip. Go out into the world. Then come back and confidently create your own signature look.
(1)、What can we infer from the first paragraph?A、The author enjoys buying luxury brands herself. B、The author agrees to overspend money on material things. C、The author is critical of youths tying their looks to designer labels. D、The author finds it natural for fashionists to follow fashion trends.(2)、Leaf Van Boven's studies showed that ____.A、people dislike those who love luxuries B、traveling changes a person's identity greatly C、luxuries have a negative effect on people's happiness D、experiences can bring people more happiness than luxuries(3)、What is the author's advice on expressing oneself?A、Be selective about designer labels. B、Create your own personal unique style. C、Choose simple and fashionable styles. D、Try styles like Mark Zuckerberg's.(4)、The main purpose of the article is to ____.A、prove how luxury leads to an unpleasant life B、tell how to express yourself through appearances C、report on a series of studies about luxuries and happiness D、persuade readers to invest in experiences instead of luxuries -
9、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"Anyone knows single parents who can't afford to get their child's hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!"Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.
She decided to offer her hair braiding services after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August. "At the time, I didn't have anything for my kids to start school," said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother. "It meant so much to me."
The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward. Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair part-time. "The hair-braiding process involves washing, blow-drying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it. It also requires multiple supplies — including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in. It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style," Stacks explained. "But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings."
When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked. Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.
"There's a huge need for this. I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important," said Stacks. "What got me the most was seeing the kids smile." Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.
(1)、What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?A、A post on Facebook. B、Her friend's timely help. C、Her mother's advice. D、A trip to her kids' school.(2)、What does Starks say about hair braiding?A、It's a bit dear. B、It's time-wasting. C、It's an easy job. D、It's a mother's duty.(3)、How does Starks feel about the response to her Facebook post?A、Rather disturbing. B、Beyond expectation. C、Far from satisfactory. D、Very disappointing.(4)、What can we infer about Brittany Starks from the text?A、She is single with one child. B、She is ambitious and arbitrary. C、She is in need of helping hands. D、She is free from financial worries. -
10、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Four new books to read
The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.
Nobody Will Tell You This but Me
Bess Kalb
In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.
We Came Here to Shine
Susie Orman Schnall
We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity (困境) at a time when women had little say.
A Star Is Bored
Byron Lane
Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Fast Girls
Elise Hooper
The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.
(1)、Who is the character in Bess Kalb's book?A、Bobby. B、Susie Orman Schnall. C、Carrie Fisher. D、Betty Robinson.(2)、What kind of book is A Star Is Bored?A、A biography. B、An industry report. C、A real-life based novel. D、A fictional adventure story.(3)、Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports?A、We Came Here to Shine B、Nobody Will Tell You This but Me C、A Star Is Bored D、Fast Girls -
11、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Who is the speaker probably talking to?
A Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.
(2)、When did the speaker take English classes?A、Before he left his hometown. B、After he came to America. C、When he was 15 years old.(3)、How does the speaker feel about his teacher?A、He's proud. B、He's sympathetic. C、He's grateful.(4)、What does the speaker mainly talk about?A、How education shaped his life. B、How his language skills improved. C、How he managed his business well. -
12、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why does the woman meet the man?A、To look at an apartment. B、To deliver some furniture. C、To have a meal together.(2)、What does the woman like about the carpet?A、Its color. B、Its design. C、Its quality.(3)、What does the man say about the kitchen?A、It's a good size. B、It's newly painted. C、It's adequately equipped.(4)、What will the woman probably do next?A、Go downtown. B、Talk with her friend. C、Make payment.
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13、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In an office. B、At home. C、At a restaurant.(2)、What will the speakers do tomorrow evening?A、Go to a concert. B、Visit a friend. C、Work extra hours.(3)、Who is Alice going to call?A、Mike. B、Joan. C、Catherine.
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14、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the man?A、A hotel manager. B、A tour guide. C、A taxi driver.(2)、What is the man doing for the woman?A、Looking for some local foods. B、Showing her around the seaside. C、Offering information about a hotel.
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15、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What does the woman regret?A、Giving up her research. B、Dropping out of college. C、Changing her major.(2)、What is the woman interested in studying now?A、Ecology. B、Education. C、Chemistry.
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16、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Teacher and student. C、Doctor and patient.
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17、 How does the woman go to work?A、By car. B、On foot. C、By bike.
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18、 When does the train leave?A、At 6:30. B、At 8:30. C、At 10:30.
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19、 What can we say about the woman?A、She's generous. B、She's curious. C、She's helpful.
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20、 What will James do tomorrow?A、Watch a TV program. B、Give a talk. C、Write a report.