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I love and enjoy playing the piano. So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was 1 , I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already 2 my best songs.
However, Mom turned this 3 into something worthwhile. "You should 4 at Carriage House Manor. I'm sure the 5 there would really appreciate the music." To me, this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more songs, but I have the chance to 6 the residents, some of whom tragically didn't have families.
The much-anticipated day 7 arrived. Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the 8 . Despite on-going conversations at tables, 9 still hung like a dark cloud in the room. After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach. But my 10 melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by. One woman got up and began to cheerfully 11 to the beat of the 12 while others snapped their fingers (打响指). I was 13 to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led us to 14 the gift of music with those who needed it most. Go spread 15 whenever possible.
(1)A 、 postponed B 、 sponsored C 、 organized D 、 canceled(2)A 、 recorded B 、 prepared C 、 composed D 、 sung(3)A 、 burnout B 、 letdown C 、 getaway D 、 breakthrough(4)A 、 relax B 、 investigate C 、 perform D 、 wait(5)A 、 seniors B 、 nurses C 、 guards D 、 musicians(6)A 、 cheer up B 、 settle down C 、 comment on D 、 hunt for(7)A 、 simply B 、 accidentally C 、 eventually D 、 nearly(8)A 、 wealth B 、 vacation C 、 company D 、 privilege(9)A 、 silence B 、 horror C 、 confusion D 、 loneliness(10)A 、 desperation B 、 nervousness C 、 frustration D 、 embarrassment(11)A 、 attach B 、 attend C 、 dance D 、 appeal(12)A 、 drums B 、 heart C 、 words D 、 music(13)A 、 amazed B 、 upset C 、 curious D 、 determined(14)A 、 carry B 、 exchange C 、 discuss D 、 share(15)A 、 faith B 、 kindness C 、 message D 、 awareness -
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How to Study More Effectively
No matter whether you are preparing for some specific course, a professional degree, or an entrance exam, it's important to maximize study time and improve the efficiency of study.
You can use a calendar, an app, or a pinboard time table to draft a schedule that works best for you. Include the study time, sleep, and the socializing time in the schedule. Make sure you give yourself more time than you think you need, especially if it's a subject you struggle with.
You can also cut your study time into short sessions. Your most productive studying typically occurs within the first 25 to 30 minutes of hitting books, so try to study in 30 minutes, and take a 5 to10 minutes' break, so that you are able to absorb and consolidate the information. .
Studying isn't only spending hours and hours on list of what you think will be on an exam or quiz. This can be done through a six-step approach: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating. You should focus on a method that will help you achieve a higher level of learning. The higher levels of learning focus on asking questions such as what if, how and why rather than where, what and who.
Research shows that being tested is not only useful in evaluating how well you have learned something but also valuable for avoiding future mistakes. Answering questions unsuccessfully can help you understand concepts better. If your professor offers you practice exams, take them home and learn from them. Understand why you got certain questions wrong and others right. Force each other to expand answers in order to understand the material better.
Following the suggestions to study more effectively will mean shorter and more efficient study sessions, and eventually, better grades!
A. You can quiz yourself whenever possible.
B. Creating a schedule is the first and most important thing to maximize your study time.
C. It is important to study in a smart way and go the extra mile.
D. You are more likely to do well before a quiz when you have time to review.
E. Study with friends or classmates and question each other on the material.
F. Effective studying starts with the right attitude.
G. This is why a certain balance should be made and studying time should be cut into shorter sessions.
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ChatGPT appears to have better "bedside manners" than some doctors—at least when their written advice is rated for quality and empathy (同理心), a study has shown.
The study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, used data from social news website Reddit's Ask Does forum, in which members can post medical questions answered by verified healthcare professionals. The team randomly sampled 195 exchanges from Ask Does where a verified doctor responded to a public question. The original questions were then posed to the AI language model ChatGPT, which was asked to respond. Finally, a panel of three licensed healthcare professionals, who did not know whether the response came from a human physician or ChatGPT, rated the answers for quality and empathy.
Overall, the panel preferred ChatGPT's answers to those given by a human 79 percent of the time. ChatGPT responses were also rated good or very good quality 79 percent of the time, compared with 22 percent of doctors' responses, and 45 percent of the ChatGPT answers were rated empathic or very empathic compared with just 5 percent of doctors' replies.
Christopher Longhurst, of UC San Diego Health, said:"These results suggest that tools like ChatGPT can efficiently draft high-quality, personalized medical advice for review by clinicians, and we are beginning that process at UCSD Health."
Professor James Davenport, of the University of Bath, who was not involved in the research, said: "The paper does not say that ChatGPT can replace doctors, but does, quite reasonably, call for further research into whether and how ChatGPT can assist physicians in response generation."
Some noted that, given ChatGPT was specifically designed to be likable, it was not surprising that it wrote texts that came across as empathic. It also tended to give longer, chattier answers than human doctors, which could have played a role in its higher ratings. Others cautioned against relying on language models for factual information due to their tendency to generate made-up "facts".
(1)、What does the underlined word "verified" in paragraph 2 mean?A、dedicated. B、licensed. C、intelligent. D、enthusiastic.(2)、What is the percentage difference in empathy ratings between doctors' responses and ChatGPT's responses?A、17 percent. B、40 percent. C、57 percent. D、74 percent.(3)、What's Professor Davenport's view regarding the paper's proposal for additional investigation into ChatGPT's support for physicians?A、Objective. B、Indifferent. C、Unconcerned. D、Disapproving.(4)、What concern was raised about using ChatGPT?A、Its responses might be one-sided. B、It fails to give empathic responses. C、It may produce unreliable information. D、It is unable to offer high-quality advice. -
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New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular (心血管的) disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signals in the brain.
In the study, which was led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), people with stress-related conditions such as depression experienced the most cardiovascular benefits from physical activity.
To assess the mechanisms (机制) underlying the psychological and cardiovascular disease benefits of physical activity, Ahmed Tawakol, MD, an investigator and cardiologist in the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center at MGH, and his colleagues analyzed medical records and other information of 50,359 participants from the Mass General Brigham Biobank who completed a physical activity survey. A subset of 774 participants also underwent brain imaging tests and measurements of stress-related brain activity.
Over a median follow-up of 10 years, 12.9% of participants developed cardiovascular disease. Participants who met physical activity recommendations had a 23% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared with those not meeting these recommendations. Individuals with higher levels of physical activity also tended to have lower stress-related brain activity.
Significantly, reductions in stress-related brain activity were driven by gains in function in the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质), a part of the brain involved in executive (执行的) function (i.e. decision making and impulse control). It is known to control stress centers of the brain.
As an extension of this finding, the researchers found in a group of 50,359 participants that the cardiovascular benefit of exercise was substantially greater among participants who would be expected to have higher stress-related brain activity, such as those with pre-existing depression.
Analyses accounted for other lifestyle variables and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, reductions in stress-related brain signals partially accounted for physical activity's cardiovascular benefit.
"Physical activity was roughly twice as effective in lowering cardiovascular disease risk among those with depression. Effects on the brain's stress-related activity may explain this novel observation," said Tawakol, who is the senior author of the study.
(1)、Why did the research group analyze medical data of the participants?A、To find out how exercise lowers cardiovascular risk. B、To evaluate the impact of cardiovascular disease. C、To examine the impacts of cardiovascular disease. D、To test how much physical activity the participants needed.(2)、How may physical activity lower cardiovascular disease risk?A、By promoting function of the brain. B、By controlling stress centers of the brain. C、By decreasing stress-related brain activity. D、By reducing executive function of the brain.(3)、What advice may Tawakol give?A、To work out regularly. B、To eat healthily.B. To be in a good mood. D. To avoid cardiovascular disease.(4)、In which section may the text appear in a newspaper?A、Mind and learning. B、Matter and energy. C、Science and society. D、Health and medicine. -
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In the scenic coastal city of Cornwall, Lizzi Larbalestier has become a beacon of hope for marine (海洋的) wildlife. As a committed volunteer for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), her journey began with transforming her Airbnb, an online platform that allows people to rent out their homes or accommodations to travelers, into a temporary shelter for injured seals. This effort came as the result of the increasing incidents of marine animals suffering from human-related injuries and the lack of specialized care facilities in the region.
Recognizing the urgent need for a more permanent solution, Lizzi, alongside her husband and a team of committed volunteers, established a fully equipped seal hospital. This facility, now in its third year of operation, has expanded its capacity to ten pens and is prepared to recover around 100 seals annually. The hospital caters to a variety of cases: seals injured by boats or caught in fishing gear (用具), young pups separated from their mothers, and young seals weakened by poor nutrition. Each animal receives personalized care, ranging from basic first aid to extensive recovery programs. After initial treatment, seals are often moved to larger recovery centers for further care before their release back into the wild.
Lizzi's commitment to marine conservation extends beyond seal rescue. She is an active participant in environmental campaigns like Surfers Against Sewage and Ghostnetbuster. Her tireless efforts were recognized when she received the Animal Action Award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Lizzi owes the success of BDMLR's operations to the collective effort of all volunteers, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving their conservation goals.
The BDMLR team also reacts to emergencies involving other marine wildlife, like whales and dolphins. Lizzi recalls several successful operations, including the rescue of stranded (搁浅的) dolphins and a turtle that required specialized care.
Lizzi's story is not just about rescuing marine animals; it's a proof of the power of community involvement and the impact of individuals on environmental conservation.
(1)、What inspired Lizzi to protect the marine wildlife?A、One of her trips to the seaside. B、More and more injured marine animals. C、Her love for the marine creatures. D、Increasing profits from her Airbnb.(2)、What do we know about the seal hospital from Paragraph 2?A、It has been in operation for five years. B、It provides a separate space for each seal. C、It offers temporary help to injured animals. D、It is the largest recovery center in the area.(3)、What message does BDMLR's success convey according to Lizzi?A、All roads lead to Rome. B、Actions speak louder than words. C、Time and tide wait for no man. D、Many hands make light work.(4)、 What is the text mainly about?A、A practical solution to seal rescue. B、Challenges of marine wildlife recovery. C、The impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. D、The journey of a marine life rescuer in Cornwall. -
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Vivo City—Gallery for Lifestyle
As one of the largest iconic retail and lifestyle destinations that offer an exciting mix of ever evolving, refreshing, and new-to-market brands and concepts, Vivo City has been voted as the best shopping mall in Singapore in the Expat Living Readers' Choice Awards 2023. It features wide, open spaces for waterfront entertainment and relaxation, and whenever you need a short break, there is Sky Park with rooftop water feature from where you can enjoy views of Sentosa and catch a breath or two.
Timings: Open from 10 a.m.—10 p.m. daily.
Haji Lane—Boutiques Street
For an extraordinary experience of the city's greatest boutique shopping down one of the narrowest streets in Singapore, Haji Lane is the perfect place to be. This narrow alley is lined with cafés, yoga studios, old-school Egyptian restaurants and boutiques by up-and-coming designers. Although this is not high-street luxury, you can definitely find some good-quality gifts here.
Timings: Most of the stores in Haji Lane open around 12 noon and close by 9 p.m.
Clarke Quay—Shopping forFashionistas
Apart from the fancy waterfront restaurants, there are also a great range of fashion boutiques, independent arts and crafts shops along this breathtaking riverside place. Being home to high-end brands from across the world, Clarke Quay is one of the most frequented tourist spots in the city.
Timings: Open from 10 a.m.—12 midnight.
IMM—Home and Clothing
Owned by Capita Land Mall Trust, The International Merchandising Mart Mall, also known as IMM Mall, is an outlet centre in Jurong East, Singapore. You can enjoy fashion shows while shopping. IMM is now Singapore's largest outlet mall with 100 outlet stores amongst more than 220 stores, offering 80% discount of local brands all year round, such as 6ixty8ight and Charles & Keith. Aside from the local branded stores, this is one-stop mall specializing in interior furniture, including home renewal essentials, furnishings and fittings.
Timings: Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(1)、What can you do if you are tired in Vivo City?A、Have a snack in a fancy waterfront restaurant. B、Enjoy colorful designs in the narrow alley. C、Go to the top floor to appreciate the landscape. D、Stop shopping to watch fashion shows.(2)、Which place has the shortest opening hours?A、Vivo City. B、IMM. C、Clarke Quay. D、Haji Lane.(3)、What is special about IMM?A、It sells indoor furniture. B、It's located by the riverside. C、It contains all the local brands. D、It's the largest shopping mall. -
7、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、When does the Business Studies course start?A、On June 5th. B、On June 12th. C、On July 11th.(2)、What can the students bring with them during the course?A、Business videos. B、Notebook computers. C、Mobile phones.(3)、Where can the students park their cars?A、Next to the staff car park. B、Beside the Science Center. C、In the visitor's car park.(4)、What language classes are provided this summer?A、Japanese and German. B、French and Chinese. C、Italian and Spanish.
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8、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、Who gave the woman her first mountain bike?A、Her father. B、Her uncle. C、Her brother.(2)、Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship?A、Someone appeared on the road suddenly. B、She was too tired to speed up. C、The road was full of rocks.(3)、What does the woman think is the most important before a race?A、Making sure the bike is in good condition. B、Looking at the route in advance. C、Doing sports to keep fit.(4)、What does the woman say about the clothes for a race?A、They're tight. B、They're pretty. C、They're comfortable.
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9、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers doing?A、Doing shopping. B、Watching TV. C、Cooking(2)、What does the man like best?A、Cheese. B、Milk. C、Ice cream.(3)、When does the conversation take place?A、At noon. B、In the late afternoon. C、At night.
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10、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、What do we know about Mr. Bannister?A、He is a new member of the company. B、He worked on a trade deal last year. C、He lacks experience.(2)、Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end?A、Mrs. Templeton. B、Mr. Duncan. C、Amelia.
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11、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、A magazine. B、An accident. C、A restaurant.(2)、Why is The Sunflower closed now?A、It is under repair. B、The workers are on holiday. C、It will move to another town.
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12、 How did the man feel about his jump in the end?A、Terrified. B、Disappointed. C、Excited.
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13、 Where does the conversation most probably take place?A、In a shop. B、On a bus. C、In a library.
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14、 What has the man decided to do?A、Check the schedule. B、Go to see an engineer. C、Continue his talk with Mr. Black.
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15、 What does the woman do?A、A teacher. B、A nurse. C、A shop assistant.
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16、 Why does the man want to leave?A、The music is too loud. B、The food is bad. C、The service is too slow.
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17、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。
When we are little kids, birthday parties are momentous occasions. They are our time to shine, and we love everything about them: the balloons, the games, the cake, the gifts, and so on.
After reading cool stories about police officers solving mysteries, Allen Miller thought the police were awesome, hoping to become one of them! So, when he had to choose a theme for his seventh birthday party—he went with his favorite: the police! And all he wanted for his birthday party was a model police car. He excitedly invited some of his friends and anxiously awaited the day. Unfortunately, none of them could make it to the party due to various reasons,
Allen's mom Rachel wrestled with the challenging decision: should she cancel the party and save Allen the embarrassment of an empty party room? He had been looking forward to the party and talking about it daily, so it would break his heart to cancel it.
Officer Frank Smith, who had already planned with Rachel and agreed to show up at the party, heard from Rachel that it might be canceled due to low attendance. That's when he decided to save the day—he is a police officer after all! His duty is to serve and protect, and he decided to protect Allen from having a bad day, and serve him the most amazing seventh birthday party! Officer Smith got the whole local police to join in. "We like to be involved in our community. It's not just about enforcing (执行) the law. We like to be there in the good times as well," he explained to Rachel.
On the day of Allen's party, Officer Smith picked up Rachel and Allen in his police car. The boy didn't know where they were going, but was excited. They stopped at Town Hall, and officer Smith led them into the meeting room where a group of policemen were waiting to wish Allen a happy birthday.
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。
There, a party was waiting for him.
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After they enjoyed the cake, Officer Smith took out a gift bag.
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18、假定你是李华,上周五你的英国朋友 Chris班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给写一封邮件让他带你去参加,询问他的意见。
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 Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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19、 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。
A rare type bottle has been unearthed at the Peiligang site in the city of Xinzheng, Central China's Henan province, providing archaeologists (考古学家) with earliest dated artifact (文物) of its kind in China.
Bottles with this unusual shape, (feature) a small mouth and pointed bottom, (be) among the representative artifacts of the Yangshao culture and have been unearthed at dwelling ruins, ash pits and burial sites. There are various (opinion) regarding their function, including being considered a vessel (容器) for water (collect), a brewing container or a burial item.
According to Li Yongqiang, associate researcher at the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a preliminary (初步的) estimate of the (new) discovered bottle's age puts it as about 7, 700 years old. It is over 10 centimeters long, very compact and much smaller than the commonly (see) small-mouthed, pointed-bottomed bottles from the Yangshao culture period. The Yangshao culture, dating back 5, 000 to 7, 000years, was a Neolithic culture originated along the middle reaches of the Yellow River.
"This discovery provides fresh and crucial material evidence for exploring the origin and development relationship between the Peiligang culture Yangshao culture," says Li.
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20、 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In a heartwarming turn of events, a two-year-old girl who had gone lost in Newberry County was found safe and sound after a careful search. The young child had last been 1 at about 3:00 pm, lying beside her mother, but was reported 2 later in the day.
What followed was a remarkable chain of events that led to her safe 3 .
Around 6:00 pm, the situation took a hopeful turn when a deer 4 in the area heard the cries of the lost child. 5 quickly, the hunter 6 an emergency call to the Newberry County 911, reporting the child's 7 .
Newberry County 911 operators sprang into action, 8 advanced mapping technology to 9 locate the coordinates (坐标) provided by the hunter. This 10 information was then immediately sent to a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) helicopter and the county's devoted first responders, who were already on their way.
With the location data 11 , a search team was quickly sent to the 12 area, situated nearly a mile away from the child's home. The hunter and the two-year-old were found, safe and 13 , in the dense forest. The 14 of these responders finally led to a heartwarming 15 .
(1)A 、recognized B 、seen C 、checked D 、saved(2)A 、safe B 、dead C 、missing D 、sick(3)A 、rescue B 、arrival C 、journey D 、departure(4)A 、lover B 、raiser C 、protector D 、hunter(5)A 、Leaving B 、Adapting C 、Reacting D 、Writing(6)A 、placed B 、forgot C 、answered D 、presented(7)A 、progress B 、location C 、need D 、identity(8)A 、introducing B 、providing C 、developing D 、using(9)A 、creatively B 、mostly C 、accurately D 、likely(10)A 、useless B 、crucial C 、wrong D 、cheap(11)A 、in hand B 、in return C 、in secret D 、in order(12)A 、parking B 、crowded C 、playing D 、wooded(13)A 、uneducated B 、bored C 、unharmed D 、confused(14)A 、purposes B 、efforts C 、words D 、stories(15)A 、gift B 、movie C 、tradition D 、reunion