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1、Email has brought the art of letter writing back to life, but some experts think the resulting spread of bad English does more harm than good.

Email is a form of communication that is changing, for the worse, the way we write and use language, say some communication researchers. It is also changing the way we communicate and build relationship. These are a few of the recently recognised features of email, say experts, which should cause individuals and organizations to rethink the way they use email.

"Email has increased the spread of careless writing habits," says Naomi Baron, a professor of linguistics (语言学) at an American university. She says the poor spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure of email reflect a growing unconcern about the way we write.

Baron argues that we shouldn't forgive and forget the poor writing often shown in email. "The more we use email and its tasteless writing, the more it becomes the normal way of writing," the professor says.

Others say that despite its poor writing, email has finished what several generations of English teachers couldn't: it has made writing fashionable again.

"Email is a critical new communication technology." says Ian Lancashire, a professor of English at Toronto University. "It fills the gap between spoken language and the formal methods of writing that existed before email. It is the purest form of written speech."

Lancashire says email has the mysterious ability to get people who are usually scared by writing to get their thoughts flowing easily onto a blank screen. He says this is because of email's close similarity to speech. "It's like a circle of four or five people around a campfire," he says.

Still, he accepts that this new-found freedom to express themselves often gets people into trouble. Emails sent in a day almost exceed (超过) the number of letters mailed in a year. But more people are recognising the content of a typical email message is not often exact.

2、Jammed roads, loud noises, suffocating (令人窒息的) smog. For some people, living in the city can be stressful. But a growing body of research shows some city birds can be more aggressive than their rural twins, suggesting they too feel the pressures of city life.

Generally, animals that live in cities tend to be bolder and more aggressive — both characteristics that enable them to survive in such complex habitats. "Individuals that can't deal with constant disturbance, such as noise, people, cars, etc., would be unlikely to thrive in an urban habitat," says Jeremy Hyman, a professor and department chair of biology at Western Carolina University.

Some birds may become more aggressive because cities are rich in food sources — and so there's strong competition to establish a foothold. "Only the most aggressive males can manage to hold a territory in this place where lots and lots of birds would like to have a territory," says Hyman.

But food scarcity may also make some urban species more aggressive, and so birds have to fight an awful lot in order to maintain a large enough territory to get the resources that they need. High levels of stress caused by noise and other factors might also play a role in making birds more aggressive, notes Hyman.

In some cases, aggression seems to be "a worthwhile cost," says Sarah Foltz, a behavioral ecologist at Radford University. However, a big unanswered question is whether birds learn to be aggressive during their lifetime. But what scientists do know is that some birds can be highly adaptable. "Aggression definitely has a genetic component to it," says Foltz. "But also, we know that when we change environmental factors, birds change their aggression."

Overall, Foltz says scientists are still trying to understand just how much urban density (密度) different species can tolerate and which characteristics of an urban environment influence aggressiveness the most. "We've got all these little pieces," she says, "But it's still coming to gather to make a bigger picture, so it's sort of an unfinished puzzle."

3、Music is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker, music has always been a different experience.

"When I was a kid, I'd lie on the floor above our garage so that I could feel the vibrations (震动) from my brother's band rocking out below my body. That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music," said Burton.

In 2016, his ability to experience music changed completely, thanks to the California – based technology company Not Impossible Labs. It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to "feel" music through their skin. The suit can translate audio (声音) into a range of vibrating pulses (脉冲) that are felt at 24 contact points. Burton has been wearing the suit for four years. "The sounddrubs different parts of my body," said Burton. "Maybe it will strike me in my ankles first. And then I'll start to feel the vibrations in my back and wrists."

The creators want to extend the musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 vibrating suits at a rock concert where half the audience members were deaf and half could hear. Since then, the creators have been working to improve the technology and want the suit to become a consumer product accessible to all, which will be used in live sports broadcasts, or video games.

As a writer and director, Burton has been working to make the movie world more inclusive. For his latest movie he hired all-deaf staff and actors. Burton hopes that the vibrating suits will be available to his film audiences in the future. He believes that the suits can improve emotions while people are watching a movie for normal people as well as the deaf. "I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music or movies don't always need to be enjoyed through the ears," said Burton.

4、After I bought my new guitar, I started looking for apps to teach me how to use it. Finally, I chose Beginner Guitar Songs. Marty Schwartz, who is an amazing guitar teacher, showed me how to hold the guitar and then introduced how to play easy chords (和弦) to me. I quickly progressed through Beginner Lesson Series and advanced to Important Guitar Chords.

Two days later, I was ready to learn more chords. I found Guitar Lessons from Howcast. There are over 140 video lessons. I spent most of the day learning chords. Every day, I added a new chord and then reviewed the ones I had learned. By the end of the first week I had learned about ten chords. By the end of the second week, I had learned about fifteen chords. The app also taught me how to play scales (音阶). I learned the Pentatonic scale and the Blues scale. At that time, I felt like I was ready to dive into some music.

I also enjoyed GuitarJamz where I found more lessons from Marty Schwartz. Besides, I downloaded Blues Guitar Licks Lessons and Solo Guitar Lessons. Marty had hundreds of lessons for free on his YouTube channel. I watched, learned and experimented to see what I could do.

Then, I felt that some of my favourite classic rock songs were pretty easy. As I expected, now I can play America's A Horse with No Name — two chords, The Beatles's Let it Be — four chords, and Cat Stevens's Peace Train — four chords.

Over the next few weeks I still watched YouTube videos and used chromatic Tuner. I also downloaded guitar sheet music through Songsterr Plus. This guitar learning app showed me how to read guitar tablature (奏法乐谱) and chord diagrams.

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10、How will the speakers go to the cinema?

11、Where does the conversation most probably take place?

12、Why does the woman call the man?

13、What are the speakers mainly talking about?

14、What is the man going to do?

15、请在方框中选择合适的词汇，用其正确的形式填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。

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appoint     violent     divide     possible     financial     frequently

The dusty roads of the divided town had seen too much lately — conflicts between rival factions were becoming, deepening the among its people. Desperate for peace, the mayor requested an urgent    with leaders from both sides, but years of distrust made compromise seem   . With each failed negotiation, the streets grew louder with anger, and the hope for peace faded.

16、请在方框中选择合适的词汇，用其正确的形式填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。

注意： (1)每个选项至多只能使用一次； (2)方框中有一个多余词汇。

consult     recognize     month     respective     expand     influence

The company's latest exhibit at the trade fair showcased its innovative products, attracting many visitors. Thanks to its leadership, the firm has seen steady growth, with profits increasing by 15%. This success has earned the team widespread in the industry. To support its rapid, the CEO hired a top-tier to streamline operations and explore new markets. With these strategic moves, the company is well-positioned for future success.

17、Live performances are often described as raw, emotional, and immersive, while studio recordings are polished and carefully produced.

One of the most notable differences with live music is the energy. A live performance brings an atmosphere that cannot be recreated in a studio. When musicians perform live, they connect directly with their audience. The cheers, clapping, and excitement from the crowd create a feedback loop (循环) that can enhance the performance. This shared energy makes each live concert unique and personal for everyone there. Whether it's a small, intimate venue or a massive stadium, the space influences how you experience the music. Live music is more than just something you hear; it's something you feel.

Another key aspect of live music is its unpredictability. No two performances are ever the same. Musicians might improvise (即兴演奏), change the arrangement of a song, or even interact with the audience in ways that feel spontaneous and genuine. In a live setting, imperfections can make the music feel more real. A slight mistake or an unexpected variation in a song reminds you that what you're witnessing is unique. It's a reminder that music isn't just about technical perfection — it's about emotion and expression.

Live music creates a special kind of connection between performers and listeners. Seeing musicians perform in real time allows you to witness their passion and energy firsthand. For many people, live music is about more than just the songs. It's about being part of a shared experience, which can make the music feel more powerful and memorable.

While recordings offer a polished, consistent way to enjoy music, live performances bring energy, authenticity (真实性), and emotional connection. Both forms of music have their place, and many people enjoy a mix of the two.

A. Live music and studio recordings each have their own strengths.

B. The physical environment also plays a significant role in creating this energy.

C. Studio recordings often rely on advanced technology to perfect the sound quality.

D. These moments of authenticity add an extra layer of excitement to the experience.

E. This contrast isn't just about how the music sounds but also about how it feels to experience it.

F. This doesn't mean studio recordings are less valuable — they offer a different way to enjoy music.

G. The physical presence of the artist, their expressions, and how they interact with the crowd all contribute to this emotional connection.

18、Imagine a not-too-distant future, where we each inhabit our own AI-driven digital filter (过滤) bubble, crafted for us alone and designed to serve corporate interests. This future resembles 1998's movie The Truman Show, where the main character unknowingly lived his entire life within a reality TV show designed by a production studio.

One subset of AI, large language models (LLM), won't turn our lives into reality TV shows. Instead, personalized AI agents threaten to cage each of us in an individualized and illusory (虚假的) unreality, profiting from our digital activities and walling us off from genuine connections. Many companies are developing individualized LLM. The underlying principle is that AI will learn about the individual user and adapt accordingly. For example, if you're a super fan of a football team, you'll be fed updates, ads, and videos tailored to your interests 24 hours a day. Some algorithms may even learn your schedule, pushing information at you during precisely those times when you're most likely to be looking.

This may sound harmless. But the next step is to use LLM to create memes, or even fake articles,feeding you conspiracy theories about rival teams. This is a miserable reality for at least two reasons.For one, there are neither computational methods or ethical incentives (激励) in place to ensure that the information you receive is true. But just as frightening as the lack of regard for the truth is an even scarier element. You will no longer live with an accurate understanding of football team that is fully compatible with anyone else's. You will run on information generated only for yourself. This vision is unsettling, even in sports and entertainment. But what of institutions that have more direct social consequences?Education? Politics?

With the fall of the press and polarization of everything,conversations around holiday table have already become impossible for many extended families. Bad as the status quo might be, stranger times lie ahead that make us long for today's echo chambers (信息茧房). Soon, our bubbles will shrink further and further,until our digital worlds involve only ourselves. In an Al-mediated future,everyone will live in a private Truman Show. As a society, we will be completely incapable of making fruitful collective decisions because we will have no shared understanding of the world.

What's the way out? Find your entertainment in spaces with actual people, exchanging thoughts and creations with each other. Even online, we must keep our understanding of the world grounded in human-authored documents and artifacts. Valuing what humans create is not merely a matter of authenticity; it also ensures we focus on arguments that an author cared enough to make, on conservations that speakers cared enough to have.

Otherwise,The Truman Show's premise becomes our reality, unknowingly inhabiting a fake world where our every experience is designed for profit. Even more existentially alienating? Living in a Truman Show where the director, producer and the only one watching is an AI.

19、Walking home from school, I am enjoying my day. Each day I stop to hear music coming from the ivy (常春藤). Sparrow (麻雀) song is a loud glorious sound. The ivy is pulsing below a leafless tree, decorating around the lower trunk like a celebration. Nervous flittings, in and out, pecking at the branches. This ivy is a home for them, harboring an entire flock. But this scene is no longer ubiquitous. Numbers have declined by almost 70% in the UK since 1970. Sparrows make their homes near human places and finding a tree like this is a blessing. Happily, the ivy is still full of chatter and twitter.

In Greek mythology, sparrows are sacred and often associated with the goddess Aphrodite, symbolizing true love and spiritual connection. I wonder how many people look at sparrows and feel that depth of connection. All birds live brightly in our imagination, connecting us to the natural world, opening up all kinds of creativity.

As I stand there, fluffed-up sparrows in conversation among themselves, there is a spark. Noticing nature is the start of it all. Slow down to listen, to watch. Take the time, despite mountains of homework.

Take the time to observe nature, to immerse oneself in its patterns, structures, happenings and rhythms. It is how mathematicians and scientists are nurtured. Alan Turing studied the patterns in nature: the arrangement of petals on the flower, spots on a leopard and stripes on a zebra. He was looking for a mathematical formula (公式) for the development of cells in living things. Nature sparks creativity. All we have to do is start with the question, Why? The way my mind whirrs and whirls in nature, or even when "daydreaming" is way more productive than the work I do in school.

I consolidate myself by thinking and thinking while intensely watching the movements of sparrows. Who knows where watching sparrows will lead?

20、With everyone ______, the head teacher began the meeting, ______ the importance of self-discipline for senior high students.