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1、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。
We sometimes take our loved ones' concern for granted and show our worst mood to the family. During my growth, an experience in senior high school stood out in my memory.
As a taxi driver, my dad drove through chaotic streets with heavy traffic. Sometimes he had to deal with rude passengers and struggle with thin income. Despite these, he never complained. Dad was devoted to our family and cared much about us. The sunflower keychain I had given him as a Father's Day gift in fifth grade had long lost its shine. Yet he had it attached to his leather belt everywhere he went. Every day, he simply headed out early in his worn-out uniform with two patches (补丁) and returned late with a tired but warm smile. When we joked about his "fashionable patches", he'd laugh and say, "These are my medals of honor!"
As I entered senior high school, my world became overwhelming. Math problems danced in my head. My grades didn't improve but even declined. School pressures skyrocketed. Even small things would set me off. Dad's daily "How's school today?" felt like another weight on my back. I was mean to his inquiries, even though I knew he meant well.
One day after a frustrating exam, I returned home, my backpack strap (肩带) cutting into my shoulder. Dad was calculating the taxi bills then. "Hey," he said, with a smile on his face, "How is …"
"STOP IT!" The words exploded out of me. "You're always in my business! Can't you just...leave me ALONE?"
He froze. The pen he was holding rolled off the table. His face fell, as if I'd thrown cold water on him. Then he stood up slowly and walked to his room. The door shut softly—not a slam (砰地关上), just a quiet click—that somehow hurt me worse.
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。
I was shocked myself and my eyes fell on the keychain, my mind racing.
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I knocked at the door and it opened.
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2、假如你是晨光中学的李津,5月18日为国际博物馆日,学校英语俱乐部正在举办主题为The Power Of Museums的征文活动,根据你搜集的以下图表信息,写一篇稿件。

内容:
1)简单分析图表展示的现象;
2)简要分析该现象产生处原因;
3)鼓励大家走进博物馆。
要求:
1)词数不少于80;
2)可以适当加入细节,使内容充实,行文连贯。
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3、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。
Walking through his neighborhood supermarket in Australia, packs of Chinese sauerkraut (酸菜) line the shelves, Huang Xiqing feels like he's shopping in his hometown of Shenyang in Liaoning province. "The sauerkraut soup tastes just like home," says the 45-year-old Chinese living in Canberra, (sound) a little homesick.
Chinese sauerkraut, a pickle which (make) of Chinese cabbage, is a traditional specialty of the northeastern region and is now sold around the country exported overseas. Chinese cabbage has gained (popular) with ordinary household, because it is cheap and can be stored for a relatively long period of time.
During the last decades, Chinese businessmen have set several sauerkraut companies. Among them, the Xinmin agricultural product company of the Heilongjiang Cuihua Group has sold its Chinese sauerkraut not only (domestic), but also to countries including Canada, Japan and the United States. When people were making purchases for Spring Festival, sales of Chinese sauerkraut on Douyin increased more than10-fold, (compare) to the previous year.
But for Huang, Chinese sauerkraut is an everlasting link to home. "Although I have tried delicacies from across globe, Chinese sauerkraut is still one of my (favourite), and reminds me of my hometown," Huang says.
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4、I was a Northern newcomer to a Southern adult community. I knew no one and was feeling very out of place and lonely. I1 wanted to make new friends.
One morning, cyclists2 by — dark shorts, bright shirts, laughter floating like bells. Hesitant but3, I let my finger follow the headline on newspaper: "New Riders Welcome." It is not like me to join something where I know no one, but I4 myself to attend an organizational meeting.
At the first meetup, I5 my shyness and started a conversation with two cyclists. Days later, twelve newcomers began our first eight-mile ride. We6 through quiet neighborhood paths like a wobbling centipede (摇晃的蜈蚣). Soon, we were pedaling three times a week,7 increasing our distance and speed. Stopping to8 became our routine and we soon adopted our slogan, "We bike for food." As we sat chatting over cups of9 coffee, strong friendship began to form. As time wore on, many other shared interests emerged and we began10 them together.
Now,11 with several members of the cycling club, I decided to attend a handful of their social events. There, I met more folks. Out of these gatherings grew a small dinner group and again my circle12. More opportunities for gathering13 when our club members planned a few overnight cyclings.
Adventuring beyond comfort taught me more than cycling — it was courage as the oil that keeps life's wheels rolling toward14 and joy. Belonging begins where15 ends.
(1)A 、casually B 、desperately C 、regularly D 、slightly(2)A 、walked B 、inched C 、slid D 、streamed(3)A 、amused B 、fascinated C 、committed D 、concerned(4)A 、trained B 、reminded C 、pushed D 、warned(5)A 、shook off B 、held onto C 、suffered from D 、carried on(6)A 、climbed B 、dragged C 、squeezed D 、snaked(7)A 、merely B 、cautiously C 、gradually D 、leisurely(8)A 、snack B 、repair C 、charge D 、camp(9)A 、burning B 、smoking C 、flowing D 、steaming(10)A 、ignoring B 、exploring C 、spreading D 、protecting(11)A 、honest B 、comfortable C 、anxious D 、patient(12)A 、expanded B 、collapsed C 、remained D 、rolled(13)A 、slipped B 、delayed C 、changed D 、surfaced(14)A 、freedom B 、connection C 、integrity D 、kindness(15)A 、tiredness B 、embarrassment C 、loneliness D 、disappointment -
5、Globalization has led to a sort of "melting pot" phenomenon. People from different cultures are coming together like never before. Take food, for instance. You can find sushi in São Paulo, tacos in Tokyo, and pizza in Pakistan. It's amazing, right? But there's another side. Their unique traditions might start to disappear.
TV shows, movies, and music are consumed worldwide. But is this leading to cultural homogenization (均匀化) ? Are we all starting to dress, talk, and act the same way? It's a worrying thought. But on the other hand, media can also provide a platform for diverse voices.
Language is another hot topic when it comes to globalization. English has become the lingua franca (通用语) of the world. But what does this mean for other languages? Some linguists estimate that half of the world's more than 6000 languages will have disappeared by the end of this century. That is what really needs our attention.
Education is also hugely impacted by globalization. Students are no longer limited to their local schools or universities. This leads to a more global perspective, but it also means that educational standards are becoming more uniform. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
So, what's the conclusion on globalization and its impact on culture? Well, it's complicated. There are definitely benefits—increased diversity, greater understanding, and more opportunities for cultural exchange. But there are also disadvantages—cultural homogenization, loss of traditional practices, and the threat of a global monoculture. Globalization isn't a one-way street. It's a process of giving and taking, of integrating and borrowing. And it's up to us to shape it in a way that preserves the best of our cultures and also accepts the new.
A. The key is to accept the complexity.
B. They are influenced by globalization.
C. They can study anywhere in the world.
D. Small, local cultures might feel threatened.
E. Media plays a huge role in cultural globalization.
F. It's the language of business, science, and the internet.
G. However, the spread of English can also contribute to global issues.
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6、Most people in the Netherlands are convinced that their consumption patterns affect the environment. Many of them are looking for ways to reduce their footprint. However, the reality is more complicated, according to a research by Leiden PhD candidate Levon Amatuni, who studied car sharing and the reuse of phones. He used his background in computer science and mathematics to model and measure the benefits of such practices.
His research shows users of car-sharing platforms reduce their impact by only 3 to 18 percent — much less than 51 or 37 percent claimed in previous research. This is caused by so-called "rebound effects", which are rarely accounted for by companies or even researchers.
For example, shared vehicles are replaced with new models more frequently than private cars. Additionally, the introduction of sharing schemes (方案) can encourage people to drive when they would have otherwise taken public transport. These rebound effects turn out to be highly influential. Amatuni also found users of sharing platforms don't significantly reduce their driving. "And if they do, they often take buses and trains, which aren't emission-free," he says. While public transport is usually a better option, its impact is not negligible. So, this data must be included to make an accurate assessment.
Similarly, Amatuni discovered that a second-hand phone only offsets (抵消) about one-third of a new phone's production. Rebound effects are the cause. If people couldn't sell their old devices, they would use them for longer.
In other words, reuse both extends the lifetime of a device — by giving it a new owner — but also shortens it, as people tend to sell their newly bought devices sooner.
Amatuni doesn't want people to conclude taking small steps towards sustainability is pointless. "Our intentions are still what's most important," he says, "but meanwhile, people need to realise there're no easy fixes." He recommends prioritising overall consumption reduction rather than continuing current habits while trying to make them more efficient.
(1)、What is the focus of Amatuni's research?A、The ways of reducing people's footprint. B、The benefits of car sharing and phone reuse. C、The damage of public transport to the environment. D、The knowledge of computer science and mathematics.(2)、What does the underlined word "negligible" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Small. B、Permanent. C、Direct. D、Immediate.(3)、Which of the following represents a phone rebound effect?A、Buying new phones often. B、Keeping old phones in use. C、Taking care of new phones. D、Selling used phones cheaply.(4)、What is Amatuni's suggestion on promoting sustainability?A、Stop eco-friendly habits. B、Increase production efficiency. C、Reduce total resource use. D、Seek easy solutions to eco-crisis. -
7、The 2025 Science Without Borders Challenge
The Science Without Borders Challenge is an international art competition that engages students in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve and restore the world's oceans and marine (海洋的) resources. The theme of this year is "Marine Keystone Species". Keystone species play a crucial role in keeping ocean ecosystems healthy and balanced.
Qualification
This international art competition is open to students aged 11 — 19 who are attending secondary or high school. College and university students are not eligible (具备条件的). The contest has two age categories: 11 — 14 years and 15 — 19 years, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each.
Application
The application is now open! Please fill out the online entry forms, upload a picture of your artwork, and ensure everything is submitted before June 3, 2025.
Rules
To apply for this year's contest, students should submit an artwork of a keystone species that lives in the ocean, highlighting this creature's vital role in its marine ecosystem. To be specific, we only accept original 2-dimensional pieces of artwork created by hand, such as a painting or a drawing.
Judging
Judges will consist of artists, educators, and scientists. Artworks will be evaluated on the quality, originality, and relevance to the theme. Certificates will be sent to all qualified participants after the winners are announced in August.
(1)、What is the international art competition aimed at?A、Protecting ocean resources. B、Balancing ecosystems. C、Exhibiting students' creations. D、Exploring keystone species.(2)、Which can be a suitable subject of the artworks?A、Stone. B、Beach. C、Whale. D、Island.(3)、Which artwork is qualified for the competition?A、A digital painting. B、A handmade poster. C、A delicate photography. D、A creative sculpture. -
8、假如你叫李华,你的美国笔友Tom对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣。他想让你介绍你最喜欢的一个节日,请你用英文写一封电子邮件。内容包括:
1. 节日的名称;
2. 节日的时间和庆祝活动;
3. 喜欢的原因。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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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。
Today was my first day back in San Francisco after (camp) in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. I have to admit that it (definite) feels good to be back in the city again. And what a city — a city that was able to rebuild (it) after the earthquake that occurred in 1906.
My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of oldest parts of the city. Many of the people living here are from Mexico or Central America. This district used to be a poor area of town,it is now a centre for art, music, and food. In fact, an art (move) called the "Mission School" started here. It's influenced by graffiti art and comic art.
In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum showed the historical changes in California.I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848. In the same year, gold (discover) near San Francisco, which started a gold rush. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world (seek) their fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city. The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different (country) and cultures. When these immigrants left their countries, actually they carried a bit of home in their hearts, and built a new home here.
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10、It was sunny last Sunday. Freddy's1 , Mr. Lance, took him and his classmates to Jurong Bird Park. They didn't feel2 on the way to the park because they sang a lot on the school bus. The ride3 about 40 minutes.
At the park, Freddy and his classmates saw many different kinds of4. They were very beautiful. Then they went to5 a bird show. The birds performed(表演)so6. Freddy loved the show a lot. Before they7 , Mr. Lance took the students to see flamingos (火烈鸟). Freddy and his classmates8the flamingos very much. They wanted to stay there for a long time,9Mr. Lance said that they had to leave.
Back on the bus, they all said it was a(n)10 trip. Mr. Lance was happy that Freddy and his classmates enjoyed11the bird park.
"We will have a competition (比赛). Write a composition (作文) on your12 to the bird park. The student who writes the best13 will get a free ticket (票) to the bird park!" Mr. Lance told his class, It was really14. Freddy wanted to go to the bird park15, so he would try to write a good composition.
(1)A 、father B 、uncle C 、teacher D 、friend(2)A 、bored B 、hungry C 、afraid D 、cold(3)A 、made B 、took C 、kept D 、paid(4)A 、pigs B 、tigers C 、birds D 、monkeys(5)A 、watch B 、study C 、practice D 、remember(6)A 、slowly B 、far C 、well D 、easily(7)A 、shouted B 、left C 、played D 、slept(8)A 、liked B 、worried C 、thanked D 、drew(9)A 、if B 、so C 、but D 、after(10)A 、new B 、long C 、wonderful D 、expensive(11)A 、learning B 、saving C 、visiting D 、describing(12)A 、dream B 、way C 、trip D 、answer(13)A 、story B 、idea C 、activity D 、diary(14)A 、difficult B 、exciting C 、important D 、delicious(15)A 、too B 、often C 、early D 、again -
11、How to be energetic all the time
Many people often lack energy and feel tired. If you are one of them, take the following suggestions to become an energetic person and make use of your full potential.
Manage your stress. If you are upset by emotions that result from stress, you will likely find that you have run out of energy. To control your stress, consider talking things out with a close friend or perhaps consulting a psychiatrist.
Take a nap when it is possible. Although you might be busy every day, there is always some time to get a few minutes of shut-eye. Don't sleep too long, or you might experience difficulty in falling asleep normally that night, which will throw off your whole sleep schedule.
Foods that have too much sugar can lead to glucose fluctuations (血糖波动) which then cause energy levels to decrease. Many people suffer from low energy due to a lack of protein. For fast and effective energy change, you can eat a few handfuls of nuts.
Schedule your time in a practical, realistic manner. Being too busy can decrease your productivity and do harm to your mental health. So try to get one day of relaxation a week.
Exercise out. Exercising out ensures sound sleep at night, and it helps oxygen to circulate, providing the cells with higher amounts of energy to burn. It also leaves you feeling refreshed and full of energy.
A. Eat less.
B. Sing alone or get up and dance.
C. Consider what you eat and drink.
D. Naps should be a maximum of 30 minutes.
E. In other words, emotions caused by stress eat up your energy.
F. This allows your body to get enough rest and gain energy for next week.
G. One highly effective way to become energetic is doing exercise regularly.
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12、There are different cultural traditions in the 38th District of California communities: Cambodian, Hmong, IndoAmerican, Chamorro, and African American. Individual events focus on each culture.
Cambodian people first came to the 38th District when they escaped from being killed by the Khmer Rouge during the 1970s. Cambodian traditions are kept alive in the celebration of the Cambodian New Year in April, which features (以……为特色) native food, religious events, and traditional Cambodian dances, with their costumes and beautiful movements. The Hmong people, who came to the 38th District because of the war in Vietnam, celebrate their New Year in December. Wearing colorful costumes, singing native songs and playing native instruments, the Hmong celebrate New Year by performing ceremonies to honor the dead and the spirits of nature.The tradition of the IndoAmericans in the District is kept through their social, professional and political clubs, and by wearing their traditional dress and performing folk dances from India. The Chamorro people, first from the Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific, hold an annual cultural fair in Long Beach; central to the Chamorran tradition is respect for elders, religious beliefs, storytelling, dancing, canoemaking, and the production of tools. Marking the end of slavery, Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19 in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. Today AfricanAmericans in Long Beach celebrate the holiday with choir performances, African dances and displays of African art products.
Individual events also help to combine many races and nationalities in the 38th District. Kidsday recognizes the outstanding achievements of 100 to 200 Downey youth in academic, athletic and communitybased activities. Other 38th District events include the annual Downey Youth Fishing Day and the Anaheim International Festival street fair. The Long Beach Municipal Band is also important to the 38th District and so is Long Beach's sister city of Sochi, Russia.
(1)、What do we know about Cambodian people in the 38th District?A、They first came there in the 1870s. B、They went there to escape being killed. C、Their New Year is celebrated in January. D、Their life has been improved by the Khmer Rouge.(2)、Who moved to the 38th District because of a war?A、The Hmong people. B、The IndoAmericans. C、The AfricanAmericans. D、The Chamorro people.(3)、According to the text, all the following events help to unite different races EXCEPT ________.A、the Long Beach Municipal Band B、the annual cultural fair in Long Beach C、the annual Downey Youth Fishing Day D、the Anaheim International Festival street fair(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Tradition VS Reform B、Cultural shock and national harmony C、America's different cultural traditions D、Different cultural events in the 38th District -
13、Dorothea Dix was born in 1802 in Massachusetts. When she was 12 years old, she left her unhappy home to live with her grandmother in Boston. There Dorothea went to school and was so quick at her lessons that two years later she went back to Worcester, Massachusetts and taught in a school for little children. She was only fourteen and rather small for her age. Anyway, she proved herself a good teacher, and the children loved her and respected her. In 1821, she opened a school for girls in Boston.
Gradually, her health broke down, and she began to think that she could never work any more, but after a long rest in England, she came back to America and did something far greater than teaching. She went through the whole country where she first observed the inhumane treatment of the mentally ill. During Dorothea's traveling for nearly two years throughout the state, and meeting similar conditions, she always spoke kindly to the ill-treated, but she spoke wrathfully to the men who ill-treated them. In January 1843, she submitted to the Massachusetts legislature (立法机关) a detailed report of her fully documented findings.
In the next 40 years Dorothea inspired legislators in 15 US states and in Canada to establish state hospitals for the mentally ill. Her continuous efforts directly affected the building of 32 institutions in the United States. When the Civil War broke out, she went straight to Washington and offered to nurse the soldiers without pay. She hired houses to keep supplies in and bought an ambulance. She gave her time, strength and money to her country.
Dorothea Dix has been called the most useful woman of America. She is an, American educator, social reformer and humanitarian whose devotion to the welfare of the mentally ill led to widespread reforms in the United States and abroad.
(1)、What did Dorothea Dix do in 1821?A、She set up a school. B、She lived with her parents. C、She went to school in Massachusetts. D、She failed to become a good teacher.(2)、What does the underlined word "wrathfully" mean in paragraph 2?A、Patiently. B、Fluently. C、Angrily. D、Quickly.(3)、What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A、The awards Dorothea Dix received in her life. B、The contributions Dorothea Dix made to her country. C、The support Dorothea Dix got from her family. D、The difficulties Dorothea Dix met during the Civil War.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Dorothea Dix?A、devoted B、independent C、intelligent D、humorous -
14、The TV series Wolf Pack starring Sarah Michelle Gellar is centered around the lives of a group of Los Angeles teenagers, whose lives are changed forever when a supernatural creature is freed after a series of unexplained wildfires break out.
Not much is known about Gellar's character on the show, except for the fact that she is playing Kristin Ramsey, an expert who moves to Los Angeles to find the person who started the wildfires. She spoke to Fox News Digital about her big return to TV, and explained why she thought she was drawn to projects featuring monsters (怪物).
"For me, it's always about the stories, and in talking today, we have discovered that the superhuman allows you to tell the most human stories because it really allows you to use these monsters to explore emotions, fears and anxieties that you can't experience in other worlds," Gellar explained.
"I think it's a really important conversation that people will be along for the ride, but then realize what the meaning is behind all of it," she added. Gellar's co-star, Rodrigo, agreed with her, saying he hoped audiences could look at the deeper meanings behind the monsters on the show and realize they were all metaphors (隐喻) to discuss in our own inner monsters."
Gellar recently told SFX Magazine she was very proud of the show.
(1)、What is the first paragraph mainly about?A、The cause of wildfires. B、A creature's activity. C、A group of teenagers' lives. D、The plot of Wolf Pack.(2)、According to Gellar, what can be used to explore people's emotions?A、Rich experiences. B、Monsters in the story. C、Wildfires in a show. D、Discussion with each other.(3)、How did Gellar feel about the series Wolf Pack?A、Proud. B、Frightened. C、Moved. D、Disappointed.(4)、In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A、Health. B、Sport. C、Science. D、Entertainment. -
15、Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on top of a 160-meter-high building.
As a crane (吊车)1 working on a construction site, Edwards2 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he3 the trapped worker from his crane's cabin (驾驶舱), and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowerin a cage to him to let him4.
However, his attempt to5 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job, as each post (弹) of wind prevented to throw his crane off balance. Besides, the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty.6 the great challenges, Edwards refused to give up and fought to7 control. Luckily, someone on the ground offered8 on where to land the cage through a radio. Edwards9 the crane's movements, inch by inch, until the cage hanged (盘旋) just inches from the edge of the10. With determination, Edwards successfully landed the cage.
Eventually, Edwards watched the cage11 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety. The crowd12 a big round of applause, a tribute (致敬) to the courage and skill13 by Edwards. He knew that his quick thinking and strong14 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster.
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to raise money for him —— with organizers15 people to "buy Glen a beer" for his life-saving efforts.
(1)A 、engineer B 、operator C 、cleaner D 、salesman(2)A 、regularly B 、unfortunately C 、intentionally D 、unexpectedly(3)A 、helped B 、spotted C 、realized D 、guided(4)A 、escape B 、hide C 、walk D 、slide(5)A 、clean B 、cover C 、position D 、open(6)A 、Despite B 、Without C 、For D 、From(7)A 、switch B 、maintain C 、lose D 、give(8)A 、instructions B 、problems C 、explanations D 、courses(9)A 、quickened B 、described C 、adjusted D 、repeated(10)A 、door B 、garden C 、crane D 、roof(11)A 、persuading B 、lifting C 、warning D 、dragging(12)A 、went through B 、put on C 、asked for D 、broke into(13)A 、displayed B 、admitted C 、exchanged D 、required(14)A 、preference B 、response C 、emotion D 、determination(15)A 、choosing B 、encouraging C 、ordering D 、teaching -
16、假定你是李华,你看到《中国日报》"印象中国"英文作品征集的信息,请给交换生Susan 写一封邮件,向她推荐这个活动。内容包括:
1.活动简介;
2.鼓励参加。

注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Susan,
I have some exciting news to share with you.
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Best regards,
Li Hua
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17、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。
As temperatures rise throughout China, farmers have launched the spring plowing season, an essential part of the country's agricultural calendar. Spring plowing, known as chun geng in Chinese, (set) the foundation for the year's grain production.
In the North China Plain, wheat is a major crop, farmers have been busy preparing the soil, carefully tested and certified by local agricultural stations, a good harvest. Meanwhile, in southern provinces, farmers are transplanting young plants into waterlogged fields.
Recently, Chinese authorities have (steady) promoted the development of new-quality productive forces in agriculture, targeting smart agriculture as a technological breakthrough to enhance efficiency in farming. One good example is Henan's "Central-China Agricultural Valley" project, which (equip) with monitoring stations and satellites. It constantly collects data related to grain growth sends it to an analytic system, providing timely (guide) for farmers.
The Chinese are holding firmly onto (they) rice bowls and behind this, agricultural technology is playing an increasingly important role. Technological contributions now represent notable 60% of agricultural growth in 2023. Song Lili, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, told Xinhua. "With (limit) farmland, innovation is vital to ensure stable grain production."
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18、Procrastination (拖延症) can be a way of avoiding negative emotions associated with a task. These could be guilt from working on something that isn't "worth it", or frustration from working on something. Certain personality traits like perfectionism or a tendency to think about unhelpful things can also contribute to procrastination.Here are ways to stop procrastination and overcome it.
Set daily goals. Every day should be a little bit more successful than the day before. Set yourself small daily goals to guide you toward your larger and more aspirational goals. For example, if your goal is to write a book, set a daily goal of writing a single page.They also provide a small reward for completing them, and they provide a sense of progress that can feel very satisfying and motivating.
. Try your best to create an environment that encourages and cultivates your work. The most productive people in history have always been those who have some method of ridding themselves of excess anxiety and stress. Studies suggest that increased mental clarity has been shown to improve almost every aspect of productivity..
Stop the procrastinating habit. People procrastinate for different reasons. Some find it overwhelming to deal with significant life challenges or significant life changes. Procrastination can often be a way of coping with these challenges by giving them a "later" date.. Once you understand why you procrastinate, you can take steps to overcome it.
A. Make Your Task More Enjoyable.
B. Establish an Environment that Nurtures Work.
C. For example, listening to music or reading a book can help clear your mind.
D. It can also be due to low energy, lack of ambition, and sometimes, even laziness.
E. Daily goals can help reduce procrastination because they are clear and easy to see.
F. By setting small goals, you can gradually build up your confidence and motivation.
G. The key is to identify the root cause of your procrastination, so that you can address it head-on.
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19、If your in-box is currently reporting unread messages in the hundreds or thousands, you might have a hard time believing the news: e-mail is on the decline.
At first thought, that might seem to be the case. The incoming generation, after all, doesn't do e-mail. Oh, they might have an account. They use it only as we would use a fax machine: as a means to communicate with old-school folks like their parents or to fulfill the sign-up requirements of Web sites. They rarely check it, though.
Today's instant electronic memos — such as texting and Facebook and Twitter messages — are more direct, more concentrated, more efficient. They go without the salutation (称呼语) and the signoff (签收); we already know the "to" and "from." Many corporations are moving to messaging networks for exactly that reason: more signal, less noise and less time. This trend is further evidence that store-and-forward systems such as e-mail and voicemail are outdated. Instead of my leaving you a lengthy message that you pick up later, I can now send you an easily-read message that you can read — and respond to — on the go.
The coming of the mobile era is responsible for the decline of e-mail. Instant written messages bring great convince to people. They can deal with them at about any time: before a movie, in a taxi, waiting for lunch. And because these messages are very brief, they're suitable for smart phone typing.
Does this mean e-mail is on its way to the dustbin of digital history? Not necessarily. E-mail still has certain advantages. On the other hand, tweets and texts feel ephemeral — you read them, then they're gone, into an endless string, e-mail still feels like something you have and that you can file, search and return to later. It's easy to imagine that it will continue to feel more appropriate for formal communications: agreements, important news, longer explanations.
So, e-mail won't go away completely. Remember, we've been through a transition (过度) like this not so long ago: when e-mail was on the rise, people said that postal mail was dead. That's not how it works. Postal mail found its smaller market, and so will e-mail. New technology rarely replaces old one completely; it just adds new alternatives.
(1)、What would the incoming generation like to do with their e-mail accounts?A、Check bank accounts. B、Send long messages. C、Fill in some forms. D、Communicate with their colleagues.(2)、Which of the following is mainly discussed in paragraphs 3 and 4?A、The possible reasons behind the decline of e-mail B、The likes and dislikes of the young generation C、The rapid development of e-communication channels D、Evidence about the uncertain future of easily-consumed messages(3)、What does the underlined word "ephemeral" in paragraph 5 mean?A、Automatically-sending. B、Randomly-written. C、Hardly- recognized. D、Shortly-appearing.(4)、According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A、It's too early to determine the decline of e-mail. B、E-mail has reasons to exist with its own advantages. C、E-mail, just like postal mail has come to its end. D、We should feel sorry for the decline of e-mail. -
20、Why do we yawn (打哈欠)? This strange thing people do when they feel tired or bored is actually puzzling. Yawning can be incredibly easy to "catch" — when you see other people yawning, you may often find yourself wanting to yawn, too. Even reading about yawning can make you yawn.
Andrew Gallup, a yawn expert from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, explains that a natural yawn has nothing to do with boosting oxygen levels. Instead, it may make you feel more awake and seems to be caused by rises in brain temperature. One study, from Baylor University, suggests that catching a yawn is all about empathy (共情) — the ability to feel the emotions of others. The study shows that people who struggle to empathize with others are less likely to find a yawn catching.
It's not just humans who yawn, though. Scientists have studied the behaviour in chimps (黑猩猩), wolves, sheep, sea animals and pet dogs. Do animals feel empathy too? A study of lions in South Africa found that after yawning, they would synchronize their movements. This shows that a gaping mouth could be a way for the big cats to feel each other's feelings, which is particularly important for highly social species such as lions. By copying each other, yawning may actually increase the awareness of a group as a whole.
Gallup says that this behaviour might have developed to keep groups of humans safe. Seeing a person yawning might therefore cause an observer to pay more attention. Gallup conducted a study to test this theory. He showed a number of people pictures of snakes, which are seen as a threat, and frogs, which are not, before and after they had watched a video of others yawning. While watching the video didn't affect their ability to spot the non-threatening frogs, they were much better at spotting threatening snakes after watching others yawn.
So the next time someone yawns, don't assume it's because they're bored. A yawn can mean many things, from showing empathy to communicating with others, or even protecting them from danger.
(1)、What is the finding of the Baylor University study?A、People can build empathy with the help of yawning. B、Natural yawning mainly helps increase oxygen levels. C、People with low empathy are less likely to catch a yawn. D、Yawning can cause brain temperature to rise significantly.(2)、What does the underlined phrase "synchronize their movements" in paragraph 3mean?A、Perform actions in harmony. B、Run in different directions. C、Copy each other's emotions. D、Move up and down randomly.(3)、What can we infer about yawning from Gallup's study?A、It could reduce our capacity to maintain attention. B、It may help improve our ability to recognize threats. C、It can make us less sensitive to non-threatening items. D、It might get us to be more aware of our surroundings.(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To explain the phenomenon of yawning. B、To compare yawning in humans and animals. C、To describe the cultural significance of yawning. D、To explore impacts of yawning on social behaviour.