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1、 阅读理解
As the world deals with the rising temperatures brought by climate change, the demand for cooling solutions in hot, dry regions becomes increasingly pressing. However, traditional air conditioning systems produce massive greenhouse gases and use lots of energy.
Facing these challenges, a research team from McGill University, UCLA, and Princeton have found an inexpensive, sustainable cooling method. Their approach not only offers a solution for cooling but also promises to address the problem of heat waves during electricity blackouts.
The researchers set out to achieve a new standard in passive cooling (无动力制冷) within naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates such as Southern California. They aimed to address an important question: how can passive cooling techniques outperform traditional air conditioning units and improve indoor comfort?
The key to this breakthrough lies in harnessing the potential of radiative (辐射的) cooling materials, specifically in the context of housing design. Traditionally, such materials have been employed to prevent roofs(屋顶) from overheating and improve heat rejection from cooling systems. However, the research team recognised that there is under-explored potential in integrating these materials into building design — they can not only remove waste indoor heat but also drive regular and healthy air changes.
Lead author Remy Fortin stated, "We found we could maintain air temperatures several degrees below the surrounding temperature."Remarkably, they achieved this success without giving up a healthy airing. This was never a piece of cake, considering air exchange can unintendedly introduce heat into the building when the goal is to keep the inside cooler than the outside.
The researchers are hopeful that their findings will be used to positively impact communities suffering from climatic heating and heat waves. Salmaan Craig, the principal researcher expressed their expectations: "We hope that materials scientists, designers, and engineers will be interested in these results and that our work will inspire more broader thinking for how to integrate breakthroughs in radiative cooling materials with simple but effective solutions."
(1)、What is the primary purpose of the research?A、To prevent power shortages. B、To improve air conditioners. C、To realise eco-friendly cooling. D、To produce new cooling chemicals.(2)、What is a fruit of the research besides lower indoor temperatures?A、Healthy air changes. B、Clear sunshine. C、Cheap roof materials. D、Reduced coatings.(3)、What does the underlined word "harnessing" in the paragraph 4mean?A、Taking care of. B、Losing sight of. C、Keeping track of. D、Making use of.(4)、What can be expected of future research according to Craig?A、Stricter greening gas limits. B、Positive impact on community services. C、New papers on housing design techniques. D、More attention from different professionals. -
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Four rural villages in China were named Best Tourism Villages 2023 by the World Tourism Organization.
Huangling village in Jiangxi province, set in a hilly and mountainous region, is known for its surprising natural scenery, traditional architecture, and the preservation of ancient customs. The ancient houses in Huangling village are characterized by whitewashed walls, black-tiled roofs, and complex carved wooden elements. The village, rated as a national AAAA scenic spot, draws worldwide visitors throughout the year to view its live landscape.
Zhagana village, a globally important agricultural and cultural heritage site, is located at an altitude of 3,000 to 3,300 meters and is surrounded by mountains, in Gansu province. The steep mountains and Tibetan-style houses make up a "grand stone palace" where tourists can enjoy the harmony of nature and culture.
Xiajiang village, located in East China's Zhejiang province, is famous for its undestroyed natural beauty and a profound cultural heritage ranging from traditional folk culture to historical "red culture". The village has introduced unique tourism routes, high-level cultural programs, and a diverse range of celebrations.
Zhujiawan village, situated in Zhashui county, Shangluo city, possesses a variety of over 1,200 species of diverse animals and plant resources. Meanwhile, the village owns 25 intangible (无形的) cultural treasures. Additionally, it is home to 17 tangible cultural treasures. In recent years, Zhujiawan village has made use of its ecological strengths to develop tourism.
(1)、Which village best suits people who like animals and plants?A、Huangling village B、Zhagana village C、Xiajiang village D、Zhujiawan village(2)、What is the unique attraction of Xiajiang village?A、Red culture. B、Cultural treasures. C、Stone buildings. D、Ancient customs.(3)、What do the four villages have in common?A、They are all in mountainous regions. B、They all have natural and cultural beauties. C、They are all famous for grand buildings. D、They all have various celebration festivals. -
3、 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。(1)、Who is the speaker?A、A competitor. B、A college teacher. C、An organizer of the competition.(2)、What is a common wrong belief?A、Familiar words destroy understanding. B、Difficult words sound impressive. C、Pausing is not important.(3)、What should the competitors pay most attention to?A、Pronunciation. B、Fluency. C、Personal appearance.(4)、What's the speaker's last piece of advice?A、Be yourself. B、Practice more. C、Gain more confidence.
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4、 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What is the woman looking for?A、The bus stop. B、The Bakery Shop. C、The City Bank.(2)、When will the next bus leave?A、At about 7:30. B、At about 8:30. C、At about 9:30.
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5、 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Where are the speakers probably?A、On a city street. B、In a grocery store. C、In the woman's apartment.(2)、Why does the man move to a new city?A、To attend university. B、To try to make a lot of money. C、To work for his dream company.(3)、How long has the woman most likely lived in the apartment?A、For one year. B、For two years. C、For four years.(4)、What does the man request from the woman?A、Staying quiet at night. B、Asking other roommates to leave him alone. C、Allowing him to keep his pet in the apartment.
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6、 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Whose birthday is it?A、Rebecca's. B、Michael's. C、Maggie's.(2)、When will the party begin?A、At 6:30. B、At 7:00 C、At 7:30.(3)、What does Michael want to know?A、Who to call. B、Where to park. C、What to bring.
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7、 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What type of music does the man like?A、Jazz. B、Rap. C、Rock.(2)、What does the woman do?A、A song writer. B、A telephone operator. C、A radio hostess.
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8、Why was the man unable to visit the woman?A、He got a wrong address. B、He failed to stop in Maine. C、He didn't know her address.
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9、What did the woman do last night?A、She drank a cup of coffee. B、She wrote a paper. C、She prepared for a test.
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10、Why didn't the man see the woman at breakfast time?A、She went for a long walk. B、She finished her breakfast early. C、She didn't go to the dining hall.
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11、Why didn't Lucy go to see the film?A、She was ill. B、She had a visitor. C、She was busy with work.
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12、Where is the woman probably from?A、Britain. B、Peru. C、Mexico.
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13、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。
If there was one thing more than another that Brenda wanted for her birthday, it was a pair of skates. How she hoped her parents would give her a pair!
In vain (徒劳) her mother explained that Brenda might not learn to use them as easily as other children, and that she might fall many times and perhaps hurt herself before she could skate properly. Brenda wanted skates and that was that. She thought about skates all day and dreamed about skates all night. She pictured herself skating to school and home, skating to the stores for Mother, and skating all over the yard.
Her birthday came at last, and with it the precious package which she had been eager for. Before she opened it, she guessed there were skates inside. And there were — beautiful new shiny skates. Just her size, too. Brenda was on cloud nine. She felt she had never been so happy in all her life.
And now it was time to practice with them. Hardly was breakfast over when she was out on the smooth concrete(水泥地)."At last,"she thought,"I am going to skate! Hooray!"
Excitedly she put on her precious pairs of skates and eagerly she stood up. But only for a moment. Suddenly, to her great surprise, away went both her feet from under her. Down she went. Brenda stood up again. But hardly had she put one foot forward, when the other started running backward, and down she went again. This really hurt, and Brenda felt very much like crying. Slowly she got up once more despite the pain and started to walk with great care. But before she knew what was going on, she was sitting on the concrete again. She felt very sad, tears filling her eyes. All her hopes of skating to school and town like the other girls disappeared. She began to wish she had never asked for skates for her birthday. She cried, taking off the skates from her feet and throwing them inside the back door.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Mother saw all this and asked Brenda what was wrong.
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Slowly Brenda put on the skates, got up and tried again.
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14、假定你是李华,上周五你校举办了一场以"Make Our Campus Cleaner"为主题的劳动实践活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:1. 活动内容;2. 活动意义。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Labor Practice
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15、 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。
Poetry (communicate) in words. To do that (successful), it must have something important to say, expressing it in a unique way. Whether you are writing poetry yourself or analysing (分析) poems (write) by someone else, you should be thinking about these two broad categories: what is being said, and how it is being expressed.
What is being said may be something unforgettable or something funny, something deeply emotional or something that has just made the writer stop and think. Whatever it is, the theme of the poem will be something worth (say). If you are writing a poem yourself and are not very (experience), it's best to choose a topic you feel deeply about. Writing a poem begins with ‘I remember' is a good way to focus your attention something really memorable.
However, two poems could easily have same theme and yet be completely different. What makes (they) different? How they are expressed is the key. It is the way the poet writes that you need to analyse if you are writing about a poem, and if you are writing one yourself, you must choose the form and the words which suit what you want (express).
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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。
With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it's comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly.But no matter when you travel, it's a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets.Then you won't have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.
Bring a blanket.When you're riding on trains, you won't be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one.In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster.Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.
Have fun.Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you're going 67.92 mph.
A.Train trips aren't for impatient types.
B.You'll have views from both sides of the train.
C.The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.
D.That's particularly true during busy summer months.
E.You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.
F.Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.
G.He may also book you in a sleeping car that's right next to the diner.
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17、 阅读理解
Growing evidence shows that dancing can boost brain health and help manage neurocognitive (神经认知的) disorders. So what is it about dance that's different from other regular exercises?
Helena Blumen, a cognitive (认知的) scientist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, says the complex (复杂的) mental multitasking that dance requires involves various parts of the brain at the same time. Basically, dancing requires more brain power than simpler repetitive (重复的) exercises.
While scientists are still learning how the mechanisms of dancing work in the brain, a clearer picture is beginning to appear. Researchers at Otto von Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany, did MRI scans of older adults who had participated in one of two programs over a six -month period. One group practiced dance and the other did a traditional exercise program with cycling and strength training. While both groups improved their level of physical fitness, the dancers grew more white and gray matter in the parts of the brain responsible for cognitive processes. Both white and gray matter typically decline as we get older, making communication in the brain slow.
Imagine your brain is a city with loads of roads. The researchers assume the changes brought by dancing contribute to brain plasticity, which is like the city's ability to build new roads, repair old ones or even change the direction of traffic based on how often the routes are used and what the city needs.
In addition to the physical and neurological (神经学的) benefits, dance can also help people accept what their bodies can and can't do. Dawnia Baynes, 44, developed multiple sclerosis (MS) after her body lose all feeling from the chest down. She recently joined an online dance program for people with MS. Not only has it improved her range of motion, it has also helped her overcome her fear of being judged for how she moves.
"To see other people moving is like I'm moving," she says, "and knowing that I don't have to be professional and super technical in my dancing makes me comfortable with where I am right now."
(1)、What does the mental multitasking involve according to the text?A、A variety of parts of the brain. B、Picturing abstract images. C、Simple repetitive exercises. D、High level of physical fitness.(2)、What does the underlined word "plasticity" in paragraph 4 mean?A、Damage. B、Location. C、Flexibility. D、Process.(3)、What is the main idea of the Paragraph 5?A、Dancing is a professional exercise. B、Dancing can benefit people physically and neurologically. C、Dancing has improved people's range of emotion. D、Dancing can help people develop greater self-acceptance.(4)、What is a suitable title for the text?A、Dance for Better Health B、Take Proper Exercise C、Accept What You are D、Manage Neurocognitive Disorders -
18、 阅读理解
We are all stuck in the thought of having satisfying relationships, which bring some meaning to our lives and make us happy. We are so busy in finding true happiness that we often forget true happiness lies within us.
You have to love yourself first in order to love someone else. We have heard in countless inspiring speeches that self-love is the basis of a happy life. Have you ever wondered that with so many people advertising self-love, why haven't we been able to love ourselves?
One of the reasons for our failure to love ourselves is that we have been taught to be selfless from the start of time. The minute we start thinking about ourselves, everyone around us makes it their personal mission to remind us of how selfish we are. However, there is nothing wrong with putting your needs and yourself first. Self-love is not selfish. It only helps us better understand which sacrifices (牺牲) are worth making!
Actually, self-love and healthy relationships cannot be separated. Self-love is the very core of any healthy relationship. Now you might wonder how my love for myself is going to make me able to have a healthy relationship. Isn't a healthy relationship all about giving? Honestly, No.
When you know your worth, you know what you are willing to accept in a relationship and what not. You will know where to draw boundaries because you value your own opinions. You will have a clear understanding of what you need, what are your values and your limits. From now on, you should realize that true happiness lies within you and you shouldn't waste time and effort searching for peace and joy in the world outside.
(1)、Where can we find true happiness?A、In meaningful lives. B、In selfless partnership. C、In self-loving hearts. D、In satisfying relationships.(2)、Why do we fail to love ourselves?A、We are taught to be selfish. B、We focus on others too much. C、We never make any sacrifices. D、We have to achieve our missions.(3)、What does the writer advise us to do?A、Ignore our own needs. B、Value others' opinions. C、Stop pursuing joy from others. D、Accept everything in a relationship.(4)、What can be learnt from the passage?A、Self-love will make people become selfish. B、Healthy relationships result from self-love. C、Self-love won't exist without healthy relationships. D、Healthy relationships are more important than our needs. -
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"BANG!" I pulled the door heavily behind me. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed father. I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
A young man who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree. But now...I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron(铁制的) door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered in the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.
I thought to myself, "Is Father waiting for his boy, or still angry with him?"
All the lights were off except Father's.
Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn't know how to express himself. After an argument he had the habit of tucking me underneath the covers(掖被子) while I was sleeping. This was how he always was. He had been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do had become his second nature.
The light was still on.
"Am I wrong?" I whispered, maybe... With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love——it's second to none.
(1)、How did the author most probably feel when he left the flat?A、Frightened. B、Curious. C、Angry. D、Excited.(2)、What did the young man holding a child remind the author of?A、The street lights. B、His happy childhood. C、The high-rise apartment block. D、The iron door between him and his father.(3)、Why was the light in the author's father's room "still" on?A、He forgot to turn it off. B、He was testing the light. C、He was afraid of darkness. D、He was waiting for his son.(4)、What can be inferred from the text?A、The father loved his son indeed. B、The son liked walking along the street. C、The story took place on a cold winter night. D、The father was too old to understand his son. -
20、 阅读理解
Join the Great Wall Marathon Autumn 2024
Beijing, China
27 Oct 2024 (Sun)
Marathon, Half marathon, 10 km, 5 km
Welcome to the Great Wall of China Marathon! Autumn is the most beautiful season of a year in Beijing. For the runners who do not like to run the Great Wall of China Marathon in May at the temperature of around 25℃, autumn is a perfect choice with the temperature of around 10℃.
Ticket: $150Included in the fee:
the light breakfast and light lunch
the T-shirt
the number cloth
the transportation
the mobile toilets and drinks service along the way
AgeLimitOver age of 13 and under age of 70.
Parking
We have buses for all runners to the Great Wall, and runners should not worry about parking.
Registration (报名) closes on 15 October.
You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get all your money back if you change your mind.
(1)、When is the Great Wall Marathon Autumn 2024?A、In May. B、In October. C、In April. D、In November.(2)、If you take part in the race, ____.A、you should spend 70 dollars B、you can register at any time before the competition. C、you can have something to drink while running D、you have to drive to the Great Wall on your own.(3)、On which of the following websites can we most probably read the text?A、http://healthyfood.com B、https://worldmarathons.com C、https://freemovieswatch.net D、http://travelzoo.com/cn