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1、 阅读理解
Whom should you marry? Where should you live? How should you spend your time? For centuries,people have relied on their gut instincts( 直觉) to figure out the answers to these life-changing questions. Now, though, there is a better way. We are living through a data explosion, as vast amounts of information about all aspects of human behavior have become more and more accessible. We can use this big data to help determine the best course to chart.
There has long been overwhelming- and often surprising- evidence that algorithms(算法) can be much better than people at making difficult decisions. Researchers have collected data on various kinds of choices people make, the information they base those choices on,and how things turn out. They have found, for example, that a simple data-driven algorithm would have been better than judges at deciding whether a defendant should stay in jail( 监狱)or be released; better than doctors at deciding whether a patient should get a procedure; and better than school principals at deciding which teachers should be promoted.
The power of data analysis has been proved in the sports and business worlds, too. As made famous by the book and movie Moneyball ,baseball teams found that algorithms were better than scouts(物色优秀运动员的人) at picking players, and better than managers at picking strategies. In finance, the hedge fund( 避险基金) Renaissance Technologies dramatically defeated competitors by seeking out patterns in stock market data and using them to inform its investment strategy. Tech firms in Silicon Valley have found that data from experiments provides better insights into how to design their websites than designers could.
These are the early days of the data revolution in decision-making. I am not claiming that we can completely outsource(外包) our lifestyle choices to algorithms, though we might get to that point in the future. I am claiming instead that we can all dramatically improve our decision-making by consulting evidence mined from thousands or millions of people who faced dilemmas similar to ours. And we can do that now.
(1)、What makes people better at finding answers to life-changing questions?A、People's better gut instincts. B、Changed human behavior. C、The modern information era. D、Various courses accessible.(2)、According to paragraph 2, algorithms might NOT defeat people in____.A、court rulings . B、job promotions C、operative estimations D、teaching practices(3)、What can we learn from paragraph 3?A、The plot of the movie Moneyball is related to successful data analysis. B、Scouts and managers are not needed in successful baseball teams. C、The hedge fund Renaissance Technologies had some financial problems. D、Tech firms in Silicon Valley mainly relied on data to design websites.(4)、Which of the following will the author most probably agree with?A、The modern information era is mature enough to take advantage of . B、People should outsource all the lifestyle choices to algorithms. C、With big data people can learn from countless similar examples. D、Face-to-face consultation will be the major trend in the future. -
2、 阅读理解
Frederick Phiri is the junk-art king of Zambia: at just 22,he started to earn an international reputation for being able to make complex and elegant sculptures from scrap(废弃的) metal found in his community.
Phiri's father died when he was starting primary school. Then his mother abandoned him and he had to stay with his grandfather. His grandfather paid for his schooling through primary school but when he entered secondary school, he had to get various jobs to pay for his fees. Yet even in school, he was always drawing and making things in class.
After graduating, he did what he could to support himself by making animal sculptures from wires and sold them to tourists. His work was so popular that it caught the eye of Karen Beattie, director of Project Luangwa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and economic development in central Africa.
"I introduced him to a local welder(焊工),"Beattie told Newsweek .
In 2017,Phiri worked with welder Moses Mbewe during the rainy season, helping to make a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa. The piece sparked an idea in Beattie's mind:"I handed him a bunch of scrap metal and said,‘ Make something with this.'And he did. It was wonderful."
Today, Phiri continues his art, using pieces of junk people bring him-keys, broken bike chains, old metal plugs and whatever scrap metal is lying around. He then turns the junk into abstract animals- elephants, cranes, giraffes, chameleons- and sells them at Project Luangwa headquarters. The community has recognized his talents.
"My dream is to earn enough to study art at the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka and be able to make a living from it,"Phiri said,"and then to make very large sculptures. "
(1)、What is Phiri known for?A、Serving his community. B、Collecting works of art. C、Being the king of Zambia. D、Turning trash into treasure.(2)、What can we learn about Phiri from paragraph 2?A、He had an unhappy childhood. B、He paid for his primary schooling. C、He had to support his grandfather. D、He missed school to do part-time jobs.(3)、How does Phiri feel about his future?A、Uncertain. B、Confident. C、Depressed. D、Satisfied.(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、A Successful Path of Art B、The Junk-art King of Zambia C、A Young Man's Wildest Dream D、The Modern Junk Works of Art -
3、 阅读理解
Family: Poems-by Mr. Keith Keenan
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The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family."Family"looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language,a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal一by Alexandra Vasiliu
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From the best-selling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing,and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it's a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds from a Birch Tree -一by Clark Strand
·Kindle $ 9.99,Hardcover $ 26.80,Paperback $ 16. 95
Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message is simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons- seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录),the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day一by Allie Esiri
·Kindle $ 9.99, Hardcover $ 28. 05, Audio CD $ 18. 05
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates- funny for April Fool's Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!
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(1)、How much will you pay if you buy a hardcover edition of Seeds from a Birch Tree?A、$ 12.50. B、$21.94. C、$ 26.80. D、$ 28.05.(2)、What do we know about the books mentioned above?A、Family: Poems features plain language. B、Time to Heal features colorful illustrations. C、Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature. D、A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations.(3)、Where is this text probably taken from?A、A website. B、A magazine. C、A book review. D、A travel brochure. -
4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Who is the speaker talking to?A、Librarians. B、Freshmen. C、Teachers.(2)、What is scheduled in the first week?A、Some talks. B、Some games. C、Some tours.(3)、What do we know about the library computers?A、They are connected to printers. B、They are limited in number. C、They have access to the Internet.
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5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the woman just want to buy first?A、A few rocks. B、A small bottle. C、Some beautiful fish.(2)、Where does the conversation most probably take place?A、At home. B、On a flight. C、In a shop.(3)、Why should a few rocks be put into the tank according to the man?A、To decorate the tank. B、To keep the water clean. C、To allow the fish to swim around.(4)、What does the man advise the woman to do?A、Keep the fish in a round bottle. B、Compare the prices of fishes. C、Put some underwater plants in the tank.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How does John feel about Amy's poetry?A、It is very classic. B、It is very romantic. C、It is very unique.(2)、When is the conversation probably taking place?A、On Monday. B、On Tuesday. C、On Thursday.(3)、What topic of poetry will the speakers read about this Thursday?A、Love. B、Nature. C、Friendship.(4)、Whose works will the speakers read this week?A、John Keats'. B、Emily Dickinson's. C、William Wordsworth's.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the man trying to do?A、Make an appointment with a doctor. B、Ask the woman for some advice. C、Complain about a doctor.(2)、What will the man probably do next?A、Take more medicine. B、Avoid working too hard. C、See the doctor right away.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Which is the special offer today?A、Bacon. B、Chicken rolls. C、Fried eggs.(2)、What does the woman probably do?A、A waitress. B、A cook. C、A salesperson.
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9、 What does the man think of the training?A、Disappointing. B、Satisfying. C、Worrying.
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10、 What kind of movies does the woman probably like?A、Action movies. B、Comedy movies. C、Romantic movies.
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11、 What is the woman good at?A、Singing. B、Playing the piano. C、Playing the drums.
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12、 Why is the man late?A、Because of the heavy traffic. B、Because of the bad weather. C、Because of a basketball match.
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13、 When does the swimming lesson start?A、At 4:30. B、At 4:45. C、At 5:15.
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14、 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。
I was writing up medical records of the surgery patients when my receptionist stuck her head into my office.
"Dr. Godfrey,sorry to interrupt,but there's a lady on the phone who says she just found a cat-in-her-back yard with a badly injured leg."
"I'll take the call,"I said,picking up the phone on my desk.
"This is Dr. Godfrey. How can I help you?"
"Doctor,I apologize for calling,but I don't know what to do!"The woman said. "There's a big cat lying outside my back. door with a badly injured leg. "
Do you have any idea who might own hiṃ?"Lasked. "Do you see any collar or tag on him?
"I didn't get close enough to check for sure,but I don't see any obvious collar. "The woman was close to tears. "I really think he must be a stray. He has some old scars on his head. The poor thing…"
I assured the lady I was more than willing to help and_I took down her address. It was only about ten minutes away. "I have two pre-vet students in the clinic today. I'll send my students right out to pick up the cat. "I went up front and explained the situation to the students.
"If the cat's wild,you may not be able to get close to him. But from what the woman said,he sounds pretty sick,so he may not be able to get away. "They eagerly accepted the challenge and ran to the clinic truck.
When the cat was taken into my clinic,we gently placed him on a warm towel on the exam table. He lay very still,his breathing rapid and shallow. His right front leg was badly hurt. It looked like he was caught in a trap.
The only way I could save him was to amputate(截肢) that leg,but he'd have to be an inside cat afterward with someone able to give him lots of care. And even with surgery,his chances were pretty slim.
Although the lady called back and said the cat didn't appear to have an owner,we decided to give the cat an operation. Over the next few weeks,the cat went through many ups and downs. With our care in my clinic,the cat recovered slowly. The day finally came when I decided the cat had truly survived.
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。
Everyone in the clinic had grown to love the cat.
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One day,one of my favorite clients came in the door,who had been undergoing treatment for a number of medical issues.
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15、 2023 年3月3 日是第十个世界野生动植物. 日,主题为"野生动植物保护伙伴关系"。请你根据该主题写一篇班会发言稿。内容包括: (1)成立世界野生动植物日的意义; (2)今年你们学校组织的宣传活动有哪些; (3)关于如何更好地保护野生动植物提出建议。
注意:(1)写作词数应为80左右;(2)开头已给出,不计入总词数;(3)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear classmates,
March 3,2023 is the tenth World Wildlife Day,whose theme is "Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation"
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16、 语法填空
After 20 years away,giant panda Ya Ya arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the afternoon after a 16- hour special FedEx ( fly) from Memphis,Tennessee,in the United States and received a warm welcome from millions of her fans.
Her Chinese fans said they ( be) eager to see Ya Ya in good health and living the rest of her life " at home ". ( wave) at Ya Ya's aircraft before it landed in Shanghai,local resident Cheng Bei said:" We all hope that either at home abroad,giant pandas can receive love and respect from the whole world. I hope that Ya Ya can recover soon and wish her long life. "
Ya Ya is hugely popular in China,but animal experts said fans had to wait to view the giant panda,as she needs time ( adapt) to her new living environment.
After Ya Ya completes her quarantine(隔离),the panda will be moved to Beijing Zoo living areas,medical services and food- supplies have been prepared.
In January,Chinese people expressed ( they) concerns for Ya Ya's health,after the panda appeared malnourished(营养不良的) in some pictures and videos.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said,"China is willing to continue to contribute the conservation of endangered species with various partners,including the US. "
According to Giant Panda magazine,more than 60 giant pandas are living abroad. Japan has the ( large) number,with a total of nine.
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17、 完形填空
Rabbi Bentzion Groner and his wife Rochel were on their way back from a trip to Israel when they found themselves in the right1 at the right time.
One hour into the eight-hour connecting flight from Europe,a young boy with autism(自闭症) suddenly had a serious2 . Plane passengers kept quiet as the little guy continued 3 his sadness,but it was clear that everyone was on4 .
It just so5 that the Groners run an organization called ZABS Place,a shop and employment training center for young adults with6 . About 15 minutes later,Rochel walked over to the parents and asked if she could7 .
Rochel reached out her hand,which the boy8 ,and then took him to the bulkhead (舱壁) where she spent the next few hours9 and playing with him.
The Groners believe that the recipe for a10 is very simple indeed. All you need is a heart full of love and a(n)11 hand for any wonderful thing to happen. And that12 proved true on that day.
According to their Facebook post,most passengers on the flight watched in13 while Rochel effortlessly comforted the young child who seemed14 . At last,the child returned to normal and his parents thanked the Groners over and over again.
Her example just goes to15 ,you never know how far the ripples of your. kindness will go.
(1)A 、 demonstration B 、 lesson C 、 routine D 、 place(2)A 、 problem B 、 excuse C 、 reason D 、 hesitation(3)A 、 jumping B 、 expressing C 、 hiding D 、 fighting(4)A 、 rise B 、 time C 、 track D 、 edge(5)A 、 designs B 、 happens C 、 locates D 、 describes(6)A 、 support B 、 importance C 、 disabilities D 、 confidences(7)A 、 convey B 、 introduce C 、 perform D 、 assist(8)A 、 added up to B 、 took hold of C 、 broke away from D 、 caught up with(9)A 、 explaining B 、 joking C 、 comforting D 、 treating(10)A 、 miracle. B 、 potential C 、 future D 、 dream(11)A 、 bringing B 、 enriching C 、 following D 、 helping(12)A 、 quickly B 、 gradually C 、 certainly D 、 carefully(13)A 、 admiration B 、 public C 、 advance D 、 return(14)A 、 annoyed B 、 ambitious C 、 easygoing D 、 heartbroken(15)A 、 behave B 、 show C 、 involve D 、 quit -
18、 阅读七选五
Most people think classics are hard,long,old language,and they're kind of boring. It's real and very,common to have a fear of reading a classic book. So if you don't want to miss it,follow the tips before starting any classic.
Be a reader first. It would be better if you are already a reader when reading classics. People who started the reading journey by picking up classics could not get into it. So when you are already doing contemporary fiction,you already have that feeling of being a reader. -Thus it's -not-a very heavy transition(过渡) when you move to classics.
You need to know which classics work for you. Different people have different choices of thinking and writing. Different authors have different ways of expressing their feelings and thinking. So when you love an author,you also love their book,whatever its age.
Don't-be-afraid. To read a classic,you don't need to be a literature expert. If you have a deep love for classics,then you understand it. When you feel afraid,your brain can not process sentences and fails to understand the easy meaning. !
Read short classics. Many classics are very long,so people are scared to read classics Usually,classics take certain people longer to read because of the language. So reading shorter classics can make you feel hopeful. You don't have to read the big scary ones to feel like you're a classics lover.
A. Find your choice.
B. Read more modern classics;
C. Make a goal of reading five classic books.
D. After two days of reading,they lose interest.
E. So be hopeful,and take time to read classics with passion.
F. Many find them frightening and scary because they're huge.
G. But classic books have practical information that helps you think differently.
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19、 阅读理解
On Monday,a California company called Rocket Lab used a helicopter to clasp a huge booster section of a rocket out of the air as it fell from space.
To launch spacecraft into space,rockets use several stages of"boosters". Booster rockets push the main spacecraft up and then fall back to Earth when their fuel is gone.
The company SpaceX already has a system for reusing boosters. Using special engines,SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket boosters slow themselves down as they:fall to Earth,and then land in a controlled way. But Rocket Lab's rockets are far smaller and can't carry the fuel needed to return in this way.
In the past,Rocket Lab has recovered some boosters. from the ocean,but the salty sea water can damage boosters and make them hard to reuse safely. To handle this,Rocket Lab used a flying helicopter to catch the booster as it fell back to Earth.
After launching from New Zealand,and helping push the rocket's payload of 34 satellites into orbit,the booster reached a top height of about 50 miles(80 kilometers) above the Earth. Then it began falling,reaching speeds as fast as 5,200 mph(8,400 kph). As you might imagine,catching a 39-foot(12-meter) tube that weighs nearly 2,200 pounds(1,000 kilograms)as it falls from space is very complicated. But it worked—at least for a while.
Once the-booster had slowed down enough,a small parachute(降落伞) was opened to slow it down even more. Then the helicopter was towing a strong cable(缆绳) with a hook at the end of it. This hook grabbed onto a cable of the parachute. Suddenly,the booster had stopped falling and was supported by the helicopter. The test wasn't a complete success,though. After a few moments,the helicopter pilots realized that the weight of the booster was pulling in a way that was unsafe. They released the booster,which was later recovered from the sea.
Rocket Lab hopes that by learning from what happened this time,the next time the helicopter will be able to safely take the booster back to land,or to a nearby boat.
(1)、Which can best take the place of the underlined word "clasp"in paragraph 1?A、analyse. B、grab. C、encounter. D、integrate.(2)、Why did the helicopter pilots release the booster on the half-way of the test?A、To keep the speed of the booster. B、To reduce the weight of the booster. C、To get the booster from the ocean. D、To protect the safety of the helicopter.(3)、What do we know,about Rocket Lab's attempt in paragraph 6?A、It was a good trial though not successful. B、It proved the previous way was better. C、It was impossible to reuse the booster. D、It went successfully as planned.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、Launching Reused Rockets to Save Cost. B、Recovering the Booster from the Ocean. C、Catching a Booster as It Falls from Space. D、Stopping a Helicopter Falling by a Booster. -
20、 阅读理解
On Feb. 3,a train carrying dangerous chemicals flew off the rails and started a massive fire just outside East Palestine,a small town in Ohio of about 5,000 residents. No injuries or deaths were reported.
The violent fire continued to spread through the weekend and locals said little information was communicated to them until the night of Feb.5,when forced evacuations(撤退) began due to concerns that the train wreck would explode.
The remaining residents in the town crazily packed bags overnight and some were forced to abandon beloved pets. One woman left town a day early because her youngest son's "eyes turned red as tomato and he was coughing a lot,"after the train derailed(脱轨).
On Wednesday,two days after the controlled burning and five days after the derailment,officials lifted evacuation orders and told residents they could return to their homes. Authorities said air and water samples had been analyzed and came back normal. Investigators say the train derailed because of a broken axle(车轴):
As some residents began to come back into town,unfortunately,they reported strange smells and dead animals. People were also surprised and worried by the sounds of passing trains,already running through the village again so soon after the accident. A couple who live about five miles from where the train derailed spotted hundreds of dead fish. Other people reported dead chickens and shared social media photos of dead dogs and foxes in the area.
An official declared chemicals had entered the waterways and-killed fish but the drinking water was safe.
And yet,some East Palestine locals are choosing not to return home,and questioning whether it will ever be safe to do so. Some residents took to social media with doubts about the handling of the accident and whether they can trust what officials are telling them about the safety of the town.
Lately,a dangerous materials expert said that residents shouldn't be allowed back into the evacuation zone,so soon following the controlled burning. He thought that 5 to 20 years down the line locals may see many people will suffer cancer.
(1)、Why did one woman leave town a day early according to paragraph 3?A、She was forced to leave by the local government. B、Her son was too afraid of the accident to stay. C、She was badly injured in the train accident. D、Her son was in urgent need of medical care.(2)、What was to blame for the train accident?A、The locals' ignorance. B、The train's problem itself. C、The driver's careless driving. D、The government's poor management.(3)、What does the fifth paragraph stress most?A、The train derailment's background. B、Locals' complaints on authorities. C、The consequences the train derailment brought. D、Government's measures to handle the accident.(4)、What can we infer from what the dangerous materials expert said in the last paragraph?A、He was surprised to see residents get back home. B、Many locals in the area have been suffering cancer. C、He thought it correct for residents to get back home early. D、It's certain to predict what will happen in the following 5 to 20 years.