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1、 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。
The Chinese pancake jianbing and the French crêpe are common in their own country.__ they come from very different culinary traditions, the Chinese pancake jianbing and the French crêpe share many similarities in terms of their thin and flexible texture(柔韧的质地), various fillings, and (popular) as a quick meal. Often (serve) folded or rolled up, both snacks can be enjoyed any time.
(originate) in northern China, jianbing is a popular breakfast snack sold on the side of the street. It has a history of more than 5,000 years. Since it was created , jianbing(be) a favoured snack of many people. It consists of a thin pancake is made from a batter of wheat and mung bean flour, often topped with spicy sauces and fried dough in the shape of twin bars or flat blistered rectangles, and topped with freshly cracked egg.
Commonly seen in France, crêpes can be enjoyed as a sweet or spicy treat. They are(typical) made from a thin batter of wheat flour, milk, eggs and butter, resulting in a delicate and tender texture. Crêpes can be accompanied by (vary) topping s such as chocolate, cheese, fresh fruit or whipped cream.
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2、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Walking along the Great Wall is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many, but Jim Spear has taken it one step 1 , spending the last 18 years living in a village beneath the ancient2 . Spear's interest in China began during college when he took a class taught by a
Chinese 3 . His interest 4 when he met his wife-to-be, Tang, in 1980, and married her two years later. He says that it was 5 that led him to settle beneath the Great Wall. In the 1990s, he and his wife discovered their future home in Mutianyu after a chance to6 Li Fengquan, who tried to sell him a T-shirt.
As an architect, Spear used his expertise to renew his dream house, which came with7 views of the Great Wall. Moreover, the architect explored ways of supporting rural residents. In 8 of his contributions, Spear was given the Great Wall Friendship Award by the Beijing government in 2014.
"The Great Wall 9 me in many ways to this very day," he says when asked if his architectural work 10 inspiration from the impressive structure. However, he stresses that 11 a Great Wall style doesn't mean building defence, but rather that his approach concerns designs that echo(与……有共同特征) the wall, but don't 12 it.
Spear sees plenty of possibilities in China, driven by significant internal demand and a growing focus on 13 historical structures. His love for China is 14 alive. "15 of my heart is in the US and always will be. But the rest is in China and I love living here. I like China," he says.
(1)A 、 wiser B 、 further C 、 faster D 、 higher(2)A 、 wonder B 、 area C 、 image D 、 figure(3)A 、 explorer B 、 reminder C 、 guide D 、 specialist(4)A 、 deepened B 、 fastened C 、 applied D 、 addicted(5)A 、 ignorance B 、 duty C 、 fortune D 、 goal(6)A 、 go after B 、 come across C 、 argue with D 、 call out(7)A 、 political B 、 challenging C 、 various D 、 odd(8)A 、 effort B 、 recognition C 、 advantage D 、 change(9)A 、 signals B 、 signs C 、 inspires D 、 proves(10)A 、 warns B 、 responds C 、 approaches D 、 draws(11)A 、 instructing B 、 influencing C 、 following D 、 promoting(12)A 、 copy B 、 compare C 、 replace D 、 record(13)A 、 preserving B 、 spotting C 、 containing D 、 selecting(14)A 、 normally B 、 extremely C 、 regularly D 、 naturally(15)A 、 Joy B 、 Shape C 、 Pain D 、 Part -
3、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Wondering what you can do to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? We've made a list of fun and environmentally-conscious Earth Day activities to help raise awareness and make a difference.
Walk or ride your bike. Each day can make a difference, but if you can commit to walking or biking more often in the future, that's even better! If your daily commute(通勤)is too far for walking or biking, try environmentally-conscious public transportation like buses, trains, or shuttles.
Carry reusable plastic or cloth bags. Most plastic bags are used for about 10-20 minutes, only to end up in a landfill for hundreds of years. So use reusable grocery bags when you go to the supermarket or when you're buying items at any store.
You can do this as an individual or join a community group. Many local environmental groups organize bigger events where you can join a team and clear roadways, highways, and neighborhood streets of litter, so see if your local community is hosting anything. Taking a moment to pick up any litter you see as you're out and about on Earth Day is helpful and easy to do.
Attend a local Earth Day event. See if your community is holding an environmental fair. If your community doesn't have one planned, consider starting one yourself! Any money raised can go towards a local environmental restoration project or group.
Turn off lights when you're not using them. Turn off lamps and overhead lights whenever you leave a room or your house. Electricity often comes from fossil fuels that contribute to climate change.
A. Pick up litter in your community.
B. Join a volunteer activity to help a community.
C. Going car-free for the day will reduce harm to the environment.
D. Since humans use 4 trillion plastic bags a year, this is a big problem.
E. So using as little electricity as possible is a great way to help the Earth.
F. Landfills are already overflowing, so try to avoid adding to that situation.
G. It's the perfect day to get together for a fun and educational celebration of the Earth.
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4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A new study finds that bird species with extreme or uncommon combinations of traits(特征) face the highest risk of extinction. The study led by researchers at Imperial College London finds that the most unique birds on the planet are also the most threatened. Losing these species and the unique roles they play in the environment, such as seed spread, pollination and predation, could have negative impacts on the functioning of ecosystems.
The study analyzed the extinction risk and physical traits, such as beak shape and wing length, of 99% of all living bird species, making it the most general study of its kind to date. The researchers found that in simulated scenarios(模拟场景) in which all threatened and near-threatened bird species became extinct, there would be a significantly greater reduction in the physical diversity among birds than in scenarios where extinctions were random(随机的).
Jarome Ali, a PhD candidate at Princeton University who completed the research at Imperial College London, said, "Our study shows that extinctions will most likely prune a large percentage of unique species from the bird family tree. Losing these unique species will mean a loss of the specialized roles that they play in ecosystems. If we do not take action to protect threatened species and prevent extinctions, the functioning of ecosystems will be thrown into disorder."
In the study, the authors used a dataset of measurements collected from living birds and museum specimens, totaling 9,943 bird species. Although the dataset used in the study was able to show that the most unique birds were also classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, it was unable to show what links uniqueness in birds to extinction risk.
Jarome Ali said, "One possibility is that highly specialized organisms are less able to adapt to a changing environment, in which case human impacts may directly threaten species with the most unusual ecological roles. More research is needed to div e deeper into the connect ion between unique traits and extinction risk."
(1)、According to researchers, what may the loss of unique birds lead to?A、The reduction of certain research. B、The damage to ecosystem function. C、The development of ecological tourism. D、The better living environment of human race.(2)、What may the underlined word "prune" mean in paragraph 3?A、Cut out. B、Pick up. C、Get in. D、Add to.(3)、What do researchers need to explore in the future?A、Human's impacts on unique birds. B、The parts unique traits play in birds' life. C、Links of uniqueness in birds to extinction risk. D、The approaches to preventing birds' extinction.(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、Some birds with special physical traits B、Key roles unique birds play in ecosystems C、Measures to protect threatened unique birds D、More unique birds at higher risk of extinction -
5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
After age and genetics(遗传性), being a woman is the single most important risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease(阿尔茨海默病), experts say. "Two out of every three brains affected by Alzheimer's disease are women's brains," said Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic in the Center for Brain Health at Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine.
Now, a new study has good news when it comes to giving women a chance to reduce their increased risk. Personalized lifestyle interventions(干预)—such as diet, exercise, stress reduction and sleep hygiene—were able to reduce Alzheimer's risk factors in both sexes, but they worked even better in women.
"Our individually tailored interventions led to greater improvements in women compared to men across risk scales for Alzheimer's and cardiovascular (心血管的) disease," said Isaacson, who coauthored the paper.
"Lifestyle changes such as increased exercise, improved sleep and diet, and reduced stress can impact brain health. This study clearly stresses the need for additional larger studies to be able to better predict the baseline cognitive trail in aging females versus males," said Rudolph Tanzi, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School.
"As we aim to find ways to block out this disease in the early stage, we will need to know if prevention and treatment strategies will work equally on both men and women. This new study clearly brings us a big step closer to that goal,"Tanzi added.
Finding that women were able to reduce their risk even more than men is welcome news, as it provides a promising area for future study and gives hope that women can tip the battle against Alzheimer's in their favor. "By treating people in an evidence-based yet safe way, using various lifestyles and medical interventions, we've shown that you can really make an impact on brain health," he said.
(1)、What can we know from paragraph 1?A、Age and genetics have no impact on Alzheimer's. B、Alzheimer's has nothing to do with sex difference. C、Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's than men. D、Being a woman decreases the chance of developing Alzheimer's.(2)、What is Isaacson's attitude towards the new research?A、Indifferent. B、Opposed. C、Ignorant. D、Positive.(3)、What can affect brain health according to Tanzi?A、Higher education. B、Lifestyle changes. C、Living environment. D、Personal experience.(4)、Where is the text likely from?A、A magazine. B、A novel. C、A brochure. D、A travel guide. -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The vast majority of Spain's trains will be free until the end of the year in a new program. People visiting the West European country can now whizz(飞速行驶) across it in the relative luxury of one of its trains for zero cost. As well as being much better for the environment than air travel, sitting on a train and watching the countryside slip by is the perfect way to get to know a country.
Under Spain's new program, all short and medium train rides are free—with the right ticket—providing the perfect opportunity to see Catalonia, Andalucía and the Basque Country. Tourists can take advantage of the discounts, which have been brought in to help the population deal with the cost of living crisis, if they buy multi-journey tickets. "I'd like the people of Spain to know that I'm fully aware of the daily difficulties that most people have," a senior official said. "I know salaries cover less and less and that it's difficult to get to the end of the month." The country's Ministry of Transport said the measure would help people get to work safely as fuel prices continue to rise sharply.
Spain joins Germany in cutting the price of public transport, with the latter country launching a ticket costing €9 which gives a full month of travel from June until the end of August. Austria has started offering a climate ticket, which allows people to complete journeys for just €3. When it was first launched last year, the popularity of the ticket almost caused its website to crash. The UK government has not announced any plans to encourage the use of trains, despite the seriousness of the climate crisis and the damage petrol and diesel cars cause. Instead, the government cut fuel duty by 5% in March for 12 months, encouraging more people to get behind the wheel.
(1)、What can be inferred about the program?A、People still have doubt about it. B、It is of benefit to the environment. C、The trains in Spain are completely free now. D、Spain is the only country in Europe to cut transport costs.(2)、What is the main purpose of introducing the program?A、To lower fuel prices. B、To relieve the stress of airline business. C、To promote tourism and benefit people of Spain. D、To show the government's concern for the public.(3)、What does the author think of the UK government's practice?A、Admiring. B、Negative. C、Inattentive. D、Praiseworthy.(4)、What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A、The popularity of the climate ticket. B、The economic benefits of the program. C、The program's great benefits to health. D、The practices on public transport in some countries. -
7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When you're travelling to a new place, often one of the main things you're looking for is a really brilliant museum or gallery. Here are some museums worth visiting.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, Xi'an
Can you imagine how unbelievable it must have felt to uncover the terracotta warriors for the first time? No, of course you can't, but we're guessing it must have felt pretty good. The people who found it were farmers in Xi'an in 1974. Gathered around the tomb of China's first emperor, the 8,000 warriors and their horses are a grand sight.
State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg
It is said that if you look at every object in the State Hermitage Museum for one minute each, it would take 1 1 years to see everything. That's quite for sure. But it's certainly that you just hang around its galleries for a day or two. Highlights include an over 200-year-old clock decorated with mechanical golden peacocks, but make sure to take plenty of pictures of the building's outer wall too(It looks best on fresh winter mornings).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
With its 40 Rembrandts(Dutch painter) and four Vermeers (Dutch painter), the Rijksmuseum is unmissable if you're partial to a sullen(沉闷的) seventeenth-century scene. The museum in fact houses more than a million works of art, and by no means are these limited to just paintings. If you're visiting with kids, hunt down the dollhouse collections and review Dutch life in miniature—right down to the tiny plates set for dinner.
Tate Modern, London
The Tate has four galleries in the UK: Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives, Tate Britain, and Tate Modern. It's the latter that's really world-class, though. Housed in a former power station on London's Bankside, the cavernous(像洞穴的) galleries house a vast lasting collection and amazing exhibitions that pull in the crowds.
(1)、What is special about the first museum?A、It is the largest of the four. B、It was built based on a tomb. C、It offers an exploration experience. D、It was found by non-professionals.(2)、What does the writer mean by mentioning 11 years in paragraph 3?A、The museum has a long history. B、The museum covers a large area. C、The museum has a large collection. D、The museum has quantities of visitors.(3)、Which of the following provides special attractions for kids?A、Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum. B、State Hermitage Museum. C、Rijksmuseum. D、Tate Modern. -
8、 听下面一段短文,然后回答问题。
Question 11:
Answer: The speed limit how fast a car may go.
Question 12:
Answer: miles an hour.
Question 13:
Answer: They tell the drivers they must pay.
Question 14:
Answer: He can't for some time.
Question 15:
Answer: Because they can't drive .
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What do we know about the woman's father?A、He felt lonely. B、He got sick. C、He fell over.(2)、What is the woman's attitude to sending her father to a nursing home?A、Supportive. B、Unsure. C、Disapproving.(3)、How old is the man's mother?A、60 years old. B、57 years old. C、54 years old.(4)、Why did the man's mother go to the nursing home?A、To make friends. B、To enjoy professional services. C、To live in a pleasant environment.
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10、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Who invited the man to the party?A、His cousin. B、The woman. C、His classmate.(2)、How does the music sound to the woman?A、Boring. B、Beautiful. C、Noisy.(3)、What will the speakers do next?A、Leave the party. B、Go rock climbing. C、Go on chatting.
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11、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman's nationality?A、American. B、British. C、Russian.(2)、Where did the man go last week?A、To the Amazon. B、To Lake Teletskoye. C、To Vasyugan Swamp.(3)、What does the woman think of the man?A、Intelligent. B、Brave. C、Interesting.
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12、 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。
Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple(涟漪) that comes back to you.
One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. "Oh!" Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother's sleeve. "Grandfather's birthday is around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it?" The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look at the price and sighed, "Ninny, we can't afford it. It's $40!"
Ninny pouted(噘嘴), tying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.
Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these things to Ninny. "Have them, dear. "
Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything. He was just a random man.
The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. "Do you know why I'm giving you these?" Ninny shook her head. "When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left. " The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.
注意:(1)续写词数应为 150 个左右;(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1 : Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.
Paragraph 2 :Grandfather's eyes widened, "You won't believe it!"
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13、 假定你是李华, 上周日你校学生会组织了一批同学到公园开展环境保护志愿活动。请你为校广播台写一篇英文报道, 内容包括:活动目的;活动时间、地点和内容(捡垃圾、宣讲环保知识);活动反响。注意:写作词数应为 80 左右;可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Good morning, everyone. I'm Li Hua.
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14、 阅读下面材料 ,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It's common to see a barista ( 咖 啡 师 ) create coffee art, but it's a whole different ball game doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming, 80-year-old Shanghai resident, has managed (perfect) the skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha (点茶) in Chinese, which used to be a routine during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Over the past decades, he (use) tea and spoons to create nearly 200 patterns (base) on ancient paintings.
It's also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate(it) charm. Dian cha in modern brewing enhances the taste of tea, Han says. "It is similar the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it is made of tea rather than milk. "
Chinese tea culture started to enjoy (popular) during the Tang Dynasty (618—907) and flourished throughout the Song Dynasty,__ tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, from nobles and scholars to common people, just like other important items, such as rice, oil and salt, as suggested by Song politician and thinker Wang Anshi.
(total) different from the method of brewing tea during the Tang period, in the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. The action of pouring hot water over fine powdered tea is called dian, hence the name dian cha, which (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of Runzhou district, Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu province, in 2019.
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15、 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。
When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks, I have been1 one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a2 life — lots of friends and everything anyone could ever want, 3 in my point of view.
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw the girl4 me in a strange way. I5 started to feel surprised and think, " Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up? " When the class was over and everyone was6 to their next class, she caught up to me and said, "I just thought you should know, I think you are really7 . "I then watched her as she walked away and thought, "She thinks I am pretty? "
The whole day, I8 up thinking about one thing. That was, " Why does she think that? "After thinking about that9 in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big10 in our life. In the whole society, almost everyone has a (an) 11 of their own insecurities (不安全感), even though they may not be discovered on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she12 the same of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our13 to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing(折磨)ourselves with14 I think that being able to fully love yourself is the15 meaning of the word perfect.
(1)A 、 copying B 、 missing C 、 noticing D 、 avoiding(2)A 、 perfect B 、 balanced C 、 colorful D 、 meaningful(3)A 、 at most B 、 at least C 、 after all D 、 above all(4)A 、 laughing at B 、 glaring at C 、 staring at D 、 pointing at(5)A 、 finally B 、 steadily C 、 slowly D 、 immediately(6)A 、 rushing B 、 getting C 、 turning D 、 attending(7)A 、 honest B 、 brave C 、 lively D 、 pretty(8)A 、 gave B 、 ended C 、 stayed D 、 made(9)A 、 discussion B 、 effect C 、 test D 、 topic(10)A 、 lesson B 、 promise C 、 skill D 、 rule(11)A 、 dream B 、 experience C 、 expectation D 、 qualification(12)A 、 denied B 、 blamed C 、 thought D 、 avoided(13)A 、 right B 、 choice C 、 honor D 、 habit(14)A 、 comparisons B 、 introductions C 、 experiments D 、 improvements(15)A 、 severe B 、 half C 、 true D 、 extra -
16、 阅读下面短文 ,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两 项为多余选项。
Learning a new language like English can be a challenge, but with regular study, it can be done. Here are some guidelines to help you improve your English.
Learning any new language is a time-consuming process. Rather than try a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, regular study sessions are more effective. As little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over time.
Read, watch, and listen
Reading English newspapers and books, listening to music, or watching TV can also help you develop your writing and speaking skills. By doing so repeatedly, you'll unconsciously improve your pronunciation, accents, and grammar. Keep pen and paper handy and write down unfamiliar words you read or hear. Use them the next time you are role-playing dialogue in class.
Play vocabulary and grammar games
You can also improve your English skills by playing vocabulary games that are related to what you're studying in class. For example, if you are going to study English on topics that focus on vacations, take a moment to think about your last trip and what you did.
Write it down
Take 30 minutes at the end of class or study to write down what happened during your day. Once you're comfortable writing about your day, challenge yourself and have some fun with creative writing exercises. Choose a photo from a book or magazine and describe it in a short paragraph, or write a short story or poem about someone you know well. You may even discover you've got a talent for writing.
Study every day.
A.Study every day.
B.It can even be fun.
C.Set a goal.
D.Then, do some research to learn what those new words mean.
E.Don't be afraid of making mistakes.
F.Repetition is key to learning English, and writing exercises are a great way to practice.
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17、 阅读下列短文 ,从每题所给A、B、C、D 四个选项中 ,选出最佳选项
If you're someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robots—hold on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not new— some of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.
But as new technologies flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools aren't replacing teachers—they're making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can help- chatbots don't judge you. Of course, teachers don't either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.
The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response right away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in seconds—gone are the days of waiting a week for work to be graded.
Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they weren't always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to help learn more about the strengths and shortcomings of their students and personalize their teaching.
So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, don't be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and space to enjoy learning something new!
(1)、What is the main idea of the article?A、The dangers of AI robots. B、The history of online language tools. C、The benefits of AI in language learning. D、The role of teachers in the modern classroom.(2)、Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot?A、Because bots grade work faster. B、Because bots provide textbooks. C、Because bots are more knowledgeable. D、Because bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.(3)、What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks?A、It saves time for teachers. B、It reduces the cost of education. C、It meets individual students' needs. D、It provides detailed lesson plans.(4)、What word might replace the underlined word "shortcoming" in paragraph 4?A、weakness. B、awareness. C、witness. D、darkness. -
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San Francisco's waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason.
Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and movies—from the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Francisco's waterfront, however, isn't safe.
In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the city's shoreline on its list of the U. S. 's most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco.
"The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront, " said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a sunny afternoon, Forbes said, "Sea level rise hasn't historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes. " However, that's changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise up to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century.
Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort needed in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about what's worth saving and what isn't, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.
(1)、What is San Francisco's waterfront famous for?A、 Old landmarks. B、Famous beaches. C、Beautiful bridges. D、Comfortable climate.(2)、What challenge is the waterfront facing? ____A、The loss of public support. B、The threat from rising sea levels. C、The influence of tourist activities. D、The competition from other cities.(3)、Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4?A、To give an example of existing threats. B、To stress the seriousness of sea level rise. C、To compare different types of natural disasters. D、To show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.(4)、What can be learned from the text?A、Heritage sites are in ruins. B、Threats have been removed. C、The shoreline has been flooded. D、Solutions are under consideration. -
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Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time—one with the city's public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so they'd look neat on that first day of classes. But then he had a light bulb moment: "The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me," Holmes said.
The idea was so popular that he continued it for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite boo, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they'd review the book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes—just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids.
Holmes admits that he also benefits from the process. "There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering(口吃)over words even though he didn't have a stutter, " said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days late, "He read it with no problems.
That inspires me. "
Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Storybook Barber. "Although the world today is with guns and violence, " he say, "it's a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books. "
(1)、What do we know about Holmes two years ago?A、He had only one job. B、He earned a lot as a barber. C、He offered free haircuts to the poor kids. D、He was the organizer of Back to School Bash.(2)、The example in paragraph 3 mainly proves that ____A、Holmes is very strict with the kids. B、Holmes also learns a lot from the kids. C、being a fluent reader needs plenty of practice. D、many kids have trouble in reading a storybook.(3)、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A、Holmes is dissatisfied with the world today. B、Holmes' barbershop will have some changes. C、Holmes' barbershop has won great popularity. D、Holmes will continue to be a Storybook Barber.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、The Storybook Barber B、Back to School Bash C、Reading Counts a Lot D、Care About the Kids -
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How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, well walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you'll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday:9 a. m. -6 p. m. Tuesday:Closed Wednesday:9 a. m. -6 p. m. Thursday:9 a. m. -6 p. m. Friday:9 a. m. -9:45 p. m. Saturday:9 a. m. -6 p. m.
Sunday:9 a. m. -6 p. m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p. m. Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for €15 or online for €17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card. `
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer:3 hours inside. The museum is massive-the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. https://thetourguy. com/.
(1)、When is the Louvre not open?A、Monday. B、Tuesday. C、Wednesday. D、Sunday.(2)、How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online?A、€15. B、€17. C、€30. D、€34.(3)、Where is the text taken from?A、A website. B、A novel. C、A magazine. D、A newspaper.