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1、 阅读短文, 回答问题
Where does the meat on our table come from? It usually comes from livestock like chickens and cows. But did you know that meat can also be made in a lab? US company JUST has announced that lab-grown meat could be on some restaurant menus in the United States and Asia by the end of 2018, The Independent reported.
"These meats include chicken nuggets (鸡块), sausage and foie gras (鹅肝酱), " Josh Tetrick, CEO of JUST, told The Independent. Lab meat is sometimes referred to as "clean meat". It is made using the stem cells (干细胞) of living livestock. The cells need to be grown in a lab for a few weeks. For example, making a hamburger patty (肉饼) takes about nine weeks, CNN reported. This is faster than raising a cow, which usually takes over 20 weeks.
The first clean meat was a beef burger that was produced in 2013, but it was said to taste quite dry. How does clean meat taste now? Clean meat supporters told CNN that they think it tastes just like traditional meat.
Clean meat has other advantages. It is healthier than traditional meat. Meat producers can control what type of fat goes into the meat. They can produce clean meat that contains healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids (脂肪酸). This kind of fat is good for people's hearts.
Clean meat can also help to solve global warming. According to The Washington Post, about 14. 5 percent of the planet's greenhouse gas emissions (排放) come from raising livestock. That's more than the emissions from every car, train, ship and airplane in the world combined. It is predicted that switching to clean meat could lower greenhouse gas emissions by 96 percent, The Independent reported.
(1)、Where may the meat we eat come from in future?A、Companies. B、Greenhouses. C、Labs. D、Restaurants.(2)、What can be used to make "clean meat"?A、Stem cells. B、Fatty acids. C、Hamburger patties. D、Chicken nuggets.(3)、What is the advantage of clean meat?A、It is fatty. B、It is healthy. C、It is free. D、It is smelly.(4)、What do we know about clean meat from the last paragraph?A、It comes from livestock. B、It can be switched off. C、It results in global warming. D、It benefits environment. -
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Four Books about Curious Creatures
In these brilliant books find out about fleas, foxes and some unexpected friendships.
Animal Sidekicks
by Macken Murphy.
Illustrated by DraganKordic
This illustrated book explores the idea of symbiosis—animals that form amazing relationships to help each other. Youˈll learn about clownfish living peacefully with poisonous sea anemone, the frog that lives with a tarantula, and lots more.
The Secret Life of Foxes
by ChloePetrylak.
Have you ever spotted a fox on the streets of your town at night or even in your back garden? Wildlife enthusiasts will love finding out more about the mysterious lives of foxes. As well as lots of interesting information, this book includes great ideas for ways to help foxes near you.
PleaseDonˈt Bite Me
by Nazzy Pakpour.
Illustrated by Owen Davey
Did you know that wasps can build nests as much as five metres wide? Or that fleas can jump 150 times their own height? How do mosquitoes track you down? This interesting illustrated book digs out the surprising lives of some of the buzzing, biting and stinging insects that are all around.
Stone Age Beasts
by BenLerwill.
Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Travel back in time to meet incredible creatures in this beautiful book. It features many of the prehistoric animals that our human ancestors would have met face-to-face in the Stone Age. Learn about the woolly mammoth, the sabre-toothed cat, and the six-metre snake that once slithered along the forest floor.
(1)、In which book can you find the fish that help clean sharksˈ teeth?A、Animal Sidekicks. B、The Secret Life of Foxes. C、Please Donˈt Bite Me. D、Stone Age Beasts.(2)、How is the book The Secret Life of Foxes different from others?A、It deals with a curious creature. B、It has no illustrations in the book. C、It only attracts wildlife enthusiasts. D、It doesnˈt mention relationships of creatures.(3)、What kind of creatures are mentioned in the book Stone Age Beasts?A、Amazing and giant ocean life. B、Mysterious and fascinating birds. C、Interesting and surprising insects. D、Unbelievable and ancient animals. -
3、 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。
"MEATLOAF AGAIN?"I stared at the plate with a feeling of disappointment.
My mom knew how to make seven meals. That was all. She kept all seven recipes labeled with a day of the week. That day was Meatloaf Monday. Again.
" It's just, it had been Tun a Tuesdays and Spaghetti Saturdays for, like, my entire life. Not every meal had to start with the same letter as a day of the week."
My mom's eyes flashed. But she said nothing. I knew she didn't consider learning new recipes due to her overwhelming stress.
The next day I was sitting next to Tania, whose dad was the best cook, in our school's brand- new- since- six- months- ago kitchen classroom. Everything— the tables, the stove, the pots and pans—— sh one and sparkled. I was about to ask Tania about a new recipe, but Mr. Bruin, our teacher, interrupted.
"I've got exciting news," he said. Exciting news? The class stopped talking and looked expectantly at Mr. Bruin." To finish off our unit on kitchen skills, we were having a competition where you didn't have a recipe and you had to make something with whatever ingredients the judges gave you." An eager murmur traveled through the class." You've learned a lot this term— accurate measuring, food prep, cooking techniques. Just add some creativity to the mix."
"Will there be prizes?" asked Samantha.
"Absolutely! And the first- place prize was the newest book in the Cave of the Dragons series," said Mr. Bruin, holding up a copy for everyone to see.
The class erupted into squeals and cheers. Cave of the Dragons was the best book series ever! It had been sold out everywhere. During the break, all anyone could talk about was the cooking competition ."I'm totally going to win," said Tania." Genes, like, cooking was in my DNA." And if there was some sort of cooking gene, my mom definitely didn't have it. So, if I wanted to win, I needed to practise and innovate.
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。
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4、 请你写一篇短文向校英文报" My Community and Me"栏目投稿,向同学们推荐一项适合在社区开展的志愿活动, 内容包括: (1) 介绍这项活动;(2) 说明推荐理由。
注意: (1) 写作词数应为80左右;(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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5、 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。
Erhu virtuoso Jiang Jianhua will offer unique concert at Beijing's National Centre. This will challenge how people ( traditional) think about Chinese music. Jiang will collaborate with a pipa player, a jazz pianist, and a cellist to present the erhu differently,( show) it can be versatile beyond solo acts.
Jiang,( retire) from the Central Conservatory of Music, arranges music that emphasizes the erhu's emotional range and cultural importance. The program ( include) adaptations of classical Chinese music and Western compositions.
This fusion concert is a testament to Jiang's lifelong dedication to innovating and promoting the erhu the global stage. Her artistic vision, respects the erhu's history, is shared by other performers. They too see the value in maintaining Chinese musical traditions while adopting modern styles.
The concert promises to be a(n)( forget) experience, where the audience can expect an emotional journey through the evocative sounds of the erhu, presented in a fresh engaging manner. Jiang's commitment to her craft is ev ident in her daily practice and her collaborations with international ( musician), which have not only expanded the erhu's audience but inspired a new approach to playing the instrument.
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6、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Edward J. Dwight Jr. has waited a long time for his ride into space. In the 1960s, he seemed ready to become America's first Black1 . That dream was never realized. Now, at age 90, he's about to finally get his 2 aboard a Blue Origin rocket." They called me up and asked me if I was 3 . And of course I said yes," Dwight says.
While Dwight won't be the first African American in space— that 4 went to Guion Bluford Jr. in 1983— he will be the oldest person to go there,5 Star Trek actor William Shatner, who flew aboard a Blue Origin rocket in 2021. For many his age, a journey into space would seem 6 . Dwight says he's ready to go. He points out that the difficulties of his upcoming 7 won't be much different from what he 8 as a test pilot in the Air Force."I' ve pulled more G's than any person on Earth," he 9 it with a bitter smile.
Space health expert Dorit Donoviel says the 11- minute flight means many of the 10 about the long- term effects of deep- space missions won't come into play." The main thing we worry about is the G forces," says Donoviel.11 , she point s out that the seats are 12 at 20 or 30 degrees." As you' re experiencing the G- forces, you' re getting it through the 13 , which is not affecting your head," Donov iel says." It's distributed through the chest, which really shouldn't 14 very much."
And then there's the landing." It's not even a controlled crash. It's a crash," Donoviel says. Still, she 15 no issues.
(1)A 、 student B 、 astronaut C 、 customer D 、 expert(2)A 、 name B 、 shot C 、 money D 、 job(3)A 、 convinced B 、 excited C 、 interested D 、 confused(4)A 、 honor B 、 wonder C 、 account D 、 prize(5)A 、 paying back B 、 edging out C 、 running after D 、 laughing at(6)A 、 unthinkable B 、 possible C 、 essential D 、 invaluable(7)A 、 risk B 、 test C 、 flight D 、 training(8)A 、 imagined B 、 researched C 、 experienced D 、 dreamed(9)A 、 realizes B 、 puts C 、 doubts D 、 shows(10)A 、 benefits B 、 solutions C 、 regulations D 、 concerns(11)A 、 Eventually B 、 Consequently C 、 Somehow D 、 However(12)A 、 reserved B 、 produced C 、 angled D 、 exchanged(13)A 、 seat B 、 chest C 、 door D 、 foot(14)A 、 work B 、 matter C 、 speed D 、 fail(15)A 、 promises B 、 encounters C 、 remembers D 、 discusses -
7、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or uninterested in life lately? There are some effective ways to deal with these feelings and regain control over your life.
If you' re feeling lost, the first step to regaining direction is to admit your feelings to yourself. Remind yourselfthat it's perfectly normal to feel disappointed, or unfulfilled sometimes— everybody does at some point! These feelings are natural reactions to overwhelming events or changes.
Ask yourself why you' re feeling lost.
You don't have to unearth the answer right away. Just ask yourself introspective (内省的) questions while journaling or meditating to turn your attention inward. The journey to find your way again is highly personal and there are no right or wrong feelings to have!
Replace negative behavior or habits with healthier routines.
Do you have any less- than- helpful habits that weigh you down, like endlessly scrolling through social media or snapping at loved ones when you' re stressed? Instead, swap these habits with new, positive ones.
Work with a mental health professional if you' re stuck.
It's normal to need outside guidance to find your way in life again. If you find yourself at a loss for what to do next or aren't su re how to cope with your feelings, see a therapist or counselor. Additionally, they can show you how to make meaningful changes in your life to make you happier, healthier, and more enthusiastic about the future.
A. Do things that make you feel good.
B. If you do, know that you' re not alone.
C. Acknowledge and accept your feelings.
D. Allow yourself to think and process without judgment.
E. They can help you identify your feelings and the causes of them.
F. When you' re lost, it's normal to lean into these unhealthy routines.
G. So, identify your top priorities and focus your time and energy on them.
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Mountain chickadees(山雀) have some of the strongest spa cial memories in the animal kingdom. New research reveals the genes involved and sheds light on how a changing climate may influence the evolution of this particular skill.
In a new study, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Nevada, Reno identify nearly a hundred genes associated with the birds' special memory, or ability to recall the locations of objects. The paper also suggests a potential balance may exist between having a solid long- term memory and being able to quickly remove old memories to form new ones.
Taylor, the director of CU Boulder's Mountain Research Station and his associates at the University of Nevada, Reno, lead by biologist professor Vladimir Pravosudov, designed a novel technique to assess the spa cial memory of wild mountain chickadees. They hung various feeder groups in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, each with eight seed- filled bird feeders. Each feeder has a gate equipped with a radio frequency reader capable of detecting a tag placed on chickadees by researchers. The scientists then configured(设定) each gate to only open to specific birds, forcing the chickadees to remember which feeders would open to them. Pravosudo v and his team then counted how many times each chickadee landed on the wrong feeders before they recalled the right one.
Using blood samples, the CU Boulder team sequenced(测定序列) the whole genome of 162tagged chickadees, resulting in the largest database t ever collected for examining the genetic basis of chickade e cognitive ability. The team discovered 97 genes involved in chickadee special learning and memory by comparing the birds' genomes to their performance on the feeder test.
The findings could help biologists better understand the evolution of spa cial memory in animals, including humans." Chickadees are impressive birds," said Scott Taylor." They can remember tens of thousands of locations where they store food across an entire winter and a new set of those the next winter. Their special memory is much more developed than many other birds that don't have to have this strategy to survive cold winters."
(1)、What do we know about mountain chickadees' spa cial memories?A、They are linked with a hundred relevant genes. B、They maintain a good balance in locating objects. C、They are considered powerful in the animal world. D、They might account for the slow change of climate.(2)、What can a radio frequency reader do in the test?A、Lower the error rate of the chickadees. B、Count the times each chickadee failed. C、Colle ct the food information of a feeder. D、Identify the chickadee landing on a feeder.(3)、What does paragraph 4 focus on about the study?A、Blood sampling. B、Genes involved. C、Ability comparing. D、Data gathered.(4)、What does Scott Taylor imply in the last paragraph?A、Chickadees possess amazing evolutionary capability. B、Many other birds should improve their spa cial memory. C、Food storage is vital to the survival of animals in winter. D、Chickadees' spa cial memory carries them through winter. -
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Air conditioning use has exploded in the last 30 years. According to U. S. Census data in1993, just about three- quarters of single family homes in the Midwest had air conditioning. In the West and Northeast, it was just about half. Now, all regions are pushing 100 percent air conditioning coverage. In the South, it's been at about 100 percent since the early 1990s.
As the cost of air conditioning installation has gone down, and temperatures have gone up, Americans have been offered an opportunity for a steady indoor temperature year- round, regardless of the weather outside. This drive for comfort forces us to disconnect from what's happening all around us. A conditioned climate allows us to completely ignore the changing seasons and our warming planet. Only listening to people who agree with us—— or trying to silence those who disagree— creates our own, individually conditioned realities.
New York University professor and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt showed how the comforts of conveniences" atomize" our social structures. Each new technology that makes our lives easier also makes us less reliant on other people. Haidt's big focus is on smartphones and social media, as ex plored in his recent book, but our society was cracking off into smaller and smaller pieces long before we had the robots in our pockets.
Cars allowed us to shop in other towns, reducing reliance on local businesses. A television set gave something for people to do in the evenings, reducing the need to hang out with neighbors, and by extension, eroding community structures and institutions( often called" third places," in contrast to work and home). Air conditioning allowed us to stay inside in the heat, limiting a play- based childhood where kids run around with each other and make their own fun.
What if we all turned off the air condition ing for a bit, opened our windows, and truly experienced life as it was happening, not what we manufactured it to be? We might be a little less comfortable, but maybe a little more connected.
(1)、What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A、Air conditioning easily shapes our individual personality. B、Air conditioned houses are more comfortable than others. C、Air conditioning can reduce our connection with the world. D、Air conditioning is accessible to every household in the US.(2)、Why does the author mention Haidt?A、To promote his recent book. B、To illustrate technological advances. C、To praise human self- reliance. D、To reveal the harm of air conditioning.(3)、What does the word" eroding" underlined in paragraph 4 refer to?A、Constructing. B、Destroying, C、Avoiding. D、Improving.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Turn off Air Conditioning for a Bit B、Experience Your Life to the Fullest C、Keep Away from Air Conditioned Houses D、Never Create Our Own Conditioned Realities -
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Chin was partially paralysed in 2018 after a stroke. For several months, she remained in hospital and began to rebuild her strength and ability to communicate." At the beginning, I was so weak I couldn't even use a wheelchair," she says."I realised that I wouldn't be able to go back to my old life."
Asking for help was particularly difficult as Chin didn't want to feel like a burden, but after being recommended a course of therapy(疗法), she started to glimpse a future for herself. She started opening up to other people and one day her social worker suggested she should try a sport." She mentioned the wheelchair basketball team and I decided to give it a try," she says.
The first two times Rose Chin arrived at the basketball court as a 65- year- old , to try out for the Inverness wheelchair team, she couldn't make it past the doors."I looked through the window and just thought:‘I can't do this,'" she says." The third time, though, I made myself go through before I could think about it. The team welcomed me with open arms and it's changed the way I live in my wheelchair ever since."
Following that successful third attempt onto the court in 2022, Chin was enlisted as part of the 10- person team and began attending weekly training sessions learning how to pass, throw and defend while moving herself in a specially designed chair." We very quickly became a little family with a WhatsApp group full of jokes," she laughs."I'm the oldest on the team and the youngest is 19 but when I play, age doesn't come into it— it's such a pleasure."
"I feel so independent and I know I will keep playing for as long as I can," she says."I want us to raise more money to get more equipment so we can encourage others to join. They might be feeling like I was, but I want them to know that there's opportunity out there— they don't have to be alone."
(1)、Why did Chin try out for the wheelchair basketball team?A、She was passionate about the sports. B、She was inspired by a social worker. C、She gained the support from the team. D、She wanted to test the effect of therapy.(2)、What did Chin experience during the first two attempts?A、A mental struggle. B、A frustrating rejection. C、A warm welcome. D、A hard training session.(3)、What does Chin think of the team?A、It relieves her aging anxiety. B、It feels like a happy family. C、It has brilliant basketball players. D、It helps her enjoy some jokes.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Chin?A、Modest and cheerful. B、Talented and creative. C、Confident and honest. D、Independent and kind. -
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The Natural Center is a Beautiful Ode to Earth
What is nature? When you imagine nature, do you think about humans? Often, we don't imagine humans as a part of the natural landscape, instead viewing ourselves and our creations as separate and distinct from the organic world around us. How do we reconcile(使和谐一致) our idea of humanity with our idea of nature, as we are animals ourselves?
Artist Aaron Delehanty explores questions such as these through his work The Natural Center. Delehanty, a lifelong environmentalist, creates pieces that focus on the boundary between nature and humankind. His goal, no matter the media or technique he uses, is to challenge the way we systemize our natural world.
The Natural Center is currently on exhibit in the Art and Music Library's Frontispace Gallery. Each one of the mixed media paintings and sculptures intertwines(交织) themes of nature and humanity, exploring feelings of unnaturalness or discomfort in the spaces where they meet.
The most prominently placed piece is the waterco lor series on the back wall of the exhibit. On the other wall, the Origami Audubon Series features image ry from John James Audubon's famous Birds of America watercolor painting series. The exhibit also houses four sculpted cranes, each frozen in a unique pose.
The Natural Center will be on display through Friday, Feb. 17 in the Frontispace Gallery, located on the ground floor of Rush Rhees Library at the Art and Music Library entrance.
(1)、What does Aaron Delehanty intend to do through The Natural Center?A、To praise humans as animals. B、To challenge the natural world. C、To integrate mankind into nature. D、To systemize the human world.(2)、What can you do in the exhibit?A、Make unique sculptures. B、Admire fascinating artworks. C、Enjoy comfortable music. D、Observe various living creatures.(3)、In which section of the magazine may the text appear?A、Gardening. B、Health. C、Wildlife. D、Art. -
12、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What would MAD Architects prefer buildings to be like?A、More attractive. B、More traditional. C、More environmentally friendly.(2)、What does MAD Architects want to provide?A、The situation of separation from nature. B、The feeling of being in the natural world. C、The experience of living in ancient times.(3)、Where will the Urban Forest be built?A、In Beijing. B、In Chongqing, C、In Rome.(4)、Who should apply for a job according to the talk?A、Architects. B、Engineers. C、Office workers.
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13、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What will Henry do at the beach?A、Go swimming. B、Go walking. C、Go biking.(2)、What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Colleagues. B、Classmates. C、Brother and sister.(3)、Why won't Kelly go to the beach tomorrow?A、It will rain. B、She has to work. C、She is sensitive to the sun.(4)、Who will drive the car today?A、Ryan. B、Kelly. C、Henry.
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14、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What language is Richard fluent in?A、French. B、Spanish. C、Italian.(2)、What is Molly going to do?A、Spend a year in France. B、Spend a year in Spain. C、Spend six months in France.(3)、What is Richard's advice for learning a new language?A、Going traveling often. B、Using the dictionary often. C、Surrounding yourself in the environme
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15、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How long did Marco Polo travel?A、For 13 years. B、For 17 years. C、For 24 years.(2)、What does the man suggest the woman do at the end?A、Read a storybook about Xuanzang. B、Write an essay about Marco Polo. C、Imagine the life in ancient times.
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16、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where does the conversation take place?A、In the kitchen. B、In the bedroom. C、In the study.(2)、When does the man plan to go to sleep?A、At 11:00 p. m. B、At 3:00 a. m. C、At 4:00 a. m.
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17、 What is the man's opinion about sleep?A、Four hours is plenty for him. B、Six hours is the least for most people. C、Eight hours is too much for the woman.
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18、 How much money did the man lend the woman?A、$70. B、$80. C、$100.
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19、 Why does the man read in weak light?A、He is afraid of light. B、His brother is sleeping. C、He doesn't care about his eyes.
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20、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、Cooking. B、Traditions. C、Experiments.