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1、阅读理解
I saw the Pixar film Elemental this week. It's a story about Element City, where fire people, water people, cloud/air people and earth people all live together, sometimes uncomfortably. You have to admire the inventive way it creates its world of flames and bubbles and flowers and white clouds, and the way all those things make up the characters it's about. On top of that, those characters live in a world of smoke, rivers, and all kinds of other earthly delights.
The screening I attended was in 3D. While it works pretty well these days, I take it more a gimmick than a genuine edge. The glasses are delicate and just become more plastic junk. As is often the case, it gets distracting, and it introduces more opportunities for technical problems. And for a while, I felt like my side was winning the argument — you don't see as many random "but this time it's 3D!" sequels(续集)as you did for a while, what with Saw 3D and Piranha 3D and Step Up 3D and so forth.
If you've ever picked up a pair of the Real D glasses that you use for a film like this, you can see it —they are literally dark glasses, and as sunglasses would do, they make the picture look darker. That is the very problem. It's impossible for me to believe I even saw the best version of Elemental. I feel certain that my appreciation of its colorful take on the world would have been, what, 30% greater, if I had just watched it in a regular 2D presentation.
Honestly, maybe this is tech that belongs in cheap horror sequels, where it can be used for jump scares and tricks in a style that relies on them, rather than in films that are designed to be visually joyful. Besides,who wants to try to make a restless kid wear plastic glasses for two hours?
(1)、The first paragraph is mainly written____.A、to present the 3D movie. B、to show some social delights C、to display the author's favorite. D、to list advantages of Elemental(2)、What does "gimmick"underlined in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Recipe. B、Trick. C、Figure. D、Strength.(3)、What problem does the author think 3D technology has?A、It lacks some artistic touch. B、It costs more than 2D tech. C、It brings more discomfort. D、It might darken the picture.(4)、What is the author's attitude toward 3D movies?A、Positive. B、Doubtful. C、Objective. D、Worried. -
2、阅读理解
Bats don't often get the credit they deserve for the important role they play in their native ecosystems,where they serve to kill pests(害虫)and pollinate(授粉)crops. The lesser long-nosed bat is one of just three bat species in North America that are responsible for pollinating local plants across the continent. And it's not just the plants that benefit: Bat pollination may save a particular species, the blue agave(龙舌兰)plants,thanks in part to the work of Rodrigo Medellin.
Rodrigo Medellin, known as the "Bat Man of Mexico", is a professor of ecology and conservation at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He says he was already determined to be a bat biologist when he held a bat for the first time at just 13 years old. "My sense of awe and admiration and curiosity was then fully sealed for life,"he says. "I felt I was facing the most amazingly interesting and misunderstood organisms on Earth. "Medellin began studying the lesser long-nosed bat over three decades ago, before the animal was listed as a threatened species in 1994.
Since then, he's been influential in educating farmers about the importance of bats and role in agave pollination, convincing many to set aside part of their land to allow the plants there to flower and be pollinated. Previously, farmers seeking to boost the agave's sugar content would cut off the flowers before they could be pollinated. In fields where farmers have allowed plants to flower, however,"they're full of food and bats are visiting," says Medellin. "This is the way things were done six generations ago. "
"Every day of our lives is touched by one or more ecosystem service that bats provide, from your cotton shirt to your coffee to your rice to your drink…" says Medellin. "Inside I continue to be that 13-year-old child every time I see a bat!"
(1)、What message does Paragraph 1 convey?A、The role of bats is underestimated. B、Bats mainly live on pests and crops. C、Bats are to blame for the agave's loss. D、Only 3 kinds of bats live in Americas.(2)、What can we know about young Medellin?A、He was named after a special bat. B、It took him 13 years to get hold of a bat. C、He has got a love for bats since childhood. D、Bats were his favorite when he was young.(3)、What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A、Villagers have learned a lot. B、Bats have benefited farmers. C、Medellin has given many lessons. D、Bats will have more roles to play.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Medellin?A、Heavy-headed. B、Sharp-eyed. C、Hard-hearted. D、Determined. -
3、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Time and Time Again by Ben Elton(Thomas Dunne, fiction)
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A Gift From Bob by James Bowen(Thomas Dunne,non-fiction)
London street musician James Bowen tells the story of how his cat Bob helped him overcome bad child-hood memories of Christmas. Bowen and the real Bob are acting in the 2016 film version of Bowen's best seller A Street Cat Named Bob, which stars Joanne Froggatt of Downton Abbey fame.
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I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore(Knopf, fiction)
Moore's first novel since "A Gate at the Stairs" is a meditation on mortality and letting go, in which a man returns home to the Midwest after his ex dies by suicide to find her seemingly alive.
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The Only One Left by Riley Sager(Dutton, fiction)
Suspense master Sager("The House Across the Lake,""Survive the Night")returns with a thriller about a home health carer assigned to care for 70-something Lenora, mute and in a wheelchair after a series of strokes. She's the same Lenora accused of killing her family decades earlier, and it's clear there's more to the tale than people know.
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(1)、Which of the following is a non-fiction?A、Time and Time Again. B、A Gift From Bob. C、I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home. D、The Only One Left.(2)、Who wrote A Gate at the Stairs?A、Ben Elton. B、James Bowen. C、Lorrie Moore. D、Riley Sager.(3)、How much will you at least pay if you buy two books of The Only One Left?A、$14. B、$19. C、$38. D852. -
4、听短文,回答小题。(1)、Why do fewer and fewer people do the cooking?A、They are living a busy life. B、It's difficult to cater for all tastes. C、There's a wide variety of takeout food.(2)、What do most people prefer to have?A、Fast food. B、Home-made dishes. C、Low-sugar dessert(3)、What advice does the speaker give to people?A、Ordering food on the Internet. B、Cooking healthy meals at home. C、Eating at a restaurant in the neighborhood.(4)、What does the speaker mainly tell us?A、Americans'daily diet has changed a lot. B、People like trying different cooking styles. C、Ordering food online is convenient and popular.
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5、听对话,回答小题。(1)、What advice is Tim going to give his teachers?A、Asking students to send in their work electronically. B、Requesting students to recycle school paper. C、Making students use both sides of paper.(2)、What action should the school cafeteria take in the future?A、Use local produce. B、Have meatless meals. C、Stop selling bottled drinks.(3)、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A recycling plan. B、A green project. C、The school life.
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6、听对话,回答小题。(1)、What is the woman doing?A、Selling books. B、Doing a survey. C、Attending a meeting.(2)、What kind of books does the man like best?A、Historical novels. B、Adventure stories. C、Biographies.(3)、Where did the man get most of his books?A、From his friends. B、From the library. C、From online bookstores.
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7、听对话,回答小题。(1)、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Classmates. B、Co-workers. C、Husband and wife.(2)、What does the man ask the woman to do?A、Make a list. B、Do some shopping. C、Clean the mirror.(3)、What is a must-buy item?A、Cleaning liquid. B、A special cloth. C、A computer
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8、听对哈,回答小题。(1)、What do the club members do most of the time?A、Practice painting. B、Appreciate pictures. C、Take part in competitions.(2)、When will the girl go to the club?A、At 3:00 pm. B、At 4:30 pm. C、At 6:00 pm.
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9、 Why does the woman talk to Mike?A、To learn about the Silk Road. B、To ask him about a museum. C、To invite him to an exhibition.
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10、 How does Lisa learn the pronunciation of new words?A、By referring to a dictionary. B、By asking her teacher for help. C、By guessing it according to the rules.
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11、 What will the man do next?A、Park the car. B、Look at the stars. C、Get the telescope.
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12、 Who taught the woman to make cakes?A、Her sister. B、Her mother. C、Her grandmother.
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13、 What does the woman like best about the pet restaurant?A、Its food. B、Its service. C、Its environment.
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14、 你校将举行英语作文比赛。请你以"Benefits of Exercising Regularly"为题写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:1. 定期运动的好处;2. 你的建议。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Benefits of Exercising Regularly
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15、 语法填空
A 50-minute drive northwest of downtown,Beijing,a village pops up. It (house) a shadow puppetry troupe (皮影戏剧团) and Beijing Long zaitian Shadow Puppet Theater.
Shadow puppetry is seen the prequel (先行篇) to film and animation in China. Besides performances ( create) by light and shadow,performers must master a (vary) skill set as the plays combine painting,carving,opera and literature. But due to low revenue and a small market,young people are unwilling (learn) shadow puppetry.
, this particular troupe stands out from the crowd. Average performer age is only 25. Moreover,of the 300 performers has trained over the years,many are under 1. 4 m in (high). In 2021,the team created Winter Olympics-themed shadow pupets. The troupe also staged different plays (introduce) ice and snow sports through fairy tales.
" (fortunate),we have these people. They have been devoted to the inheritance of shadow puppetry for over a decade,"said Wang Xi,inheritor of Beijing Western School Shadow Puppetry.
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16、 完形填空
In all one's lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. But it is 1 oneself that one has the least understanding of. When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your 2 . When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a realist-aware of both one's 3 and weaknesses. You may 4 hopefully to the future but be sure not to 5 too much,for ideals can never be fully realized. You may be 6 to meet challenges but it should be clear to you 7 to direct your efforts. That's to say,so long as you have a perfect 8 of yourself,there won't be difficulties you can't overcome.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs self-appreciation. Whether you think you are a towering tree or a blade of grass,a high mountain or a small stone,you represent a state of nature that has its own reason of 9 . If you earnestly admire yourself you'll have a real sense of self-appreciation,which will give you confidence.10 you gain full confidence in yourself,you'll be enabled to fight and overcome any difficulty.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself also requires doing oneself a favor when it's needed. In time of anger,do yourself a favor by giving an outlet to it in a quiet place so that you won't be hurt by its flames;in time of sadness,do yourself a favor by 11 it with your friends so as to change a gloomy mood into a cheerful one;in time of tiredness,do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep or taking some stimulant. Show yourself loving concern about your health and daily life.12 you know perfectly well when and how to do yourself a favor,you won't be confident and ready enough to 13 the attack of illness. As you are aware,what a person physically has is but a human body that's vulnerable when14 to the elements. So if you fall ill,it's up to you to take a good care of yourself.
In a word,to get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full 15 of one's life. Then one will find one's life full of color and flavor.
(1)A 、 permanently B 、 previously C 、 precisely D 、 perfectly(2)A 、 reach B 、 budget C 、 development D 、 brain(3)A 、 shortages B 、 disadvantages C 、 strengths D 、 limitations(4)A 、 look up B 、 look back C 、 look forward D 、 look down(5)A 、 expect B 、 analyze C 、 inspect D 、 dream(6)A 、 honest B 、 comprehensive C 、 courageous D 、 delicate(7)A 、 what B 、 which C 、 how D 、 where(8)A 、 image B 、 knowledge C 、 system D 、 memory(9)A 、 attack B 、 criticism C 、 popularity D 、 existence(10)A 、 As much as B 、 As soon as C 、 As far as D 、 As well as(11)A 、 quarreling B 、 arguing C 、 sharing D 、 blaming(12)A 、 Unless B 、 Once C 、 Since D 、 If(13)A 、 recall B 、 restore C 、 restart D 、 resist(14)A 、 exchanged B 、 exposed C 、 experienced D 、 exported(15)A 、 mark B 、 control C 、 account D 、 recovery -
17、 阅读七选五
We often try to save money for a variety of different reasons. It might be to save up for a new computer or put money aside into a rainy-day fund. ,but a recent study showed that over half of all 22~29-year-olds living in the UK have no savings at all. Did they max out on too many things,or are there other factors?And how can we become better savers?
First,put a stop to those impulse buys. ,even if it is on sale or looks like a bargain. Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought for what it's costing you. Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you to process what you are doing.
. Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budget you must stick to. Also,any change that comes from your transactions when you're using cash can be put in jar and deposited into your account.
Finally,be disciplined. . It's about sticking to it,too. You shouldn't be dipping into your savings every time you feel like it. Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit. .
Just as the old saying goes: "A penny saved is a penny earned." These are some of the actions we can take to help us all become better savers.
A. Learning how to save is important
B. Ask about discounts and pay in cash
C. It's not just about creating that budget
D. Sometimes,saving money can be difficult
E. Another way is to use cash rather than card
F. Ask yourself if you really need to buy something
G. Successful savers stick to their plans and watch the money pile up
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18、 阅读理解
The impact of the man-made climate crisis on Antaretica is scientifically undeniable:stable ice shelves are retreating,air temperature increased by 3 degrees Celsius,krill(磷虾)numbers are declining,melting ice is contributing to sea level rise,and polar bears and seals are getting displaced. "Antaretic biodiversity could decline substantially by the end of the century if we continue with business as usual. "Jasmine Rachael Lee,lead author of the University of Queensland study says.
Published in the journal PLOS Biology,the study finds population declines are likely for 65%of the continent's plants and wildlife by the year 2100. The most vulnerable(脆弱的)species is the Emperor penguins. In October 2022,the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Emperor penguins as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act(ESA),as experts predict the flightless seabird will see a 26%to 47%dip in its population by 2050. "This listing reflects the growing extinction crisis and highlights the importance of the ESA and efforts to conserve species before population declines become irreversible(不可逆转). "said Service Director Martha Williams at the time.
Aside from Emperor penguins,other Antarctic specialists,like the Adélic penguin and dry soil nematodes,were also highly vulnerable. We urgently need a combination of global and local conservation action to best conserve Antarctic species. Global action and global voices to help relieve climate change—because the biggest threat to Antaretica is coming from outside of it. And then we need local actions to help protect biodiversity against local threats and give them the best chance of adapting to climate changes. This will help to save our iconic (代表性的) species like the Emperor penguins and all of Antaretical's unique and highly adapted inhabitants. It will also help humankind,as we rely heavily on the priceless services the Antarctic provides in regulating our climate and capturing sea level in its ice sheets.
(1)、What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A、The impact of climate crisis is usually denied. B、Conservation efforts are badly needed. C、Air temperature on Antarctic increases 3℃annually. D、Sea level rise results in scabirds losing their habitats.(2)、Why is the Emperor penguin mentioned in Paragraph 2?A、To serve as a call to protect wildlife on Antaretic. B、To reflect the growing population of wild species. C、To prove the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act. D、To highlight the severe impact of rising temperature.(3)、What is probably the best conservation policy?A、Reducing the chances of making a trip to Antaretic. B、Making joint efforts to relieve climate change. C、Attempting to provide essential nutrients to the ecosystem. D、Continuing to carry forward the Endangered Species Act.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Plants and Wildlife on Antarctica Will Deeline Quickly B、Antaretic Species Are Vulnerable to Human Threats C、More Action Should Be Taken to Protect Wildlife on Antaretica D、The Best Conservation Strategy Will Be Carried Out Soon -
19、 阅读理解
When I was 13,I climbed my first mountain-a fairly gentle 3,900-foot peak. I was overweight at the lime and out of breath when I reached the summit. But I loved challenging myself. Soon I'd climbed nearly 100 peaks. My parents were happy I'd finally found a hobby.
I often go climbing with my friend Mel Olsen. She and I drove to tackle 11,240-foot Mount Hood. It's safer lo start winter climbs at night when there's less risk of the sun melting the snowpack. That day,we started at3 a. m. Al around 9 a. m. ,we reached an ice step. It was about three or four feet tall and sloped at a 75-degree angle. I volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step.
I gained a sense of the ice when I stuck my ax and crampons (鞋底钉) into it,and it felt good. Confident I was safe,I put my full weight on it. Suddenly,I heard a crack,and as the snowpack became thinner,a whole piece of ice broke off the step,right under my fool.
In an instant,I fell backward,bouncing off the rock face and rolling down the mountain as if I were a character in a video game. I remember thinking,"This is it. You're done. "I stuck out my arms and legs,grabbing at anything. That stopped my rolling down the mountain,but I was still sliding. After a few seconds,I came to a stop on a shallow slope.
I asked myself:Where are you?Mount Hood. What's the date?December 30. Good. My brain was functioning. Then I checked my body to see where I was hurt. For the most part,I was fine,except that I was suffering from a sharp pain in my left leg. Later I'd learn that I'd broken my femur (大腿骨) and that the bone was slicing into my skin and muscle.
At the bottom of Mount Hood,I was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a hospital. The doctors told me it would be a year before I could climb again,but I was back on the trails within six months.
(1)、Why did the author and her friend set out at3 a. m. ?A、It was the best time to enjoy scenery. B、It was more challenging to climb at night. C、They wanted to finish the climb before sunset. D、They hoped to avoid some possible dangers.(2)、Why is"a character in a video game"mentioned in paragraph 4?A、To show her strong character. B、To make her idea more convincing. C、To help readers imagine the scene. D、To add to the humor of the description.(3)、How did the author make sure she could still think clearly?A、By recalling what had happened. B、By checking whether she was injured. C、By telling an ambulance for rescue. D、By asking herself some factual questions.(4)、What can we learn about the author?A、She is 100 brave to pay attention to any danger. B、She has a strong desire for professional knowledge. C、Setbacks can't stop her from challenging herself. D、The love for nature sets her apart from her friends. -
20、 阅读理解
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science,technology,engineering,and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters Program
It is an eight-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for worldwide students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops,tours and events. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free program of its kind. During this seven-week program,students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program,students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs,it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning,there is also "mandatory (强制)fun time" built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
(1)、Which program will be summarized with written material?A、Future Matters Program. B、Simons Summer Research. C、Research Science Institute. D、Program in Math for Young Scientists.(2)、What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common?A、Expense. B、Requirement. C、Duration. D、Content.(3)、What's special in Program in Math for Young Scientists?A、Cultivating independent still. B、Attending non-math activities. C、Enrolling international students. D、Tailoring personal schedules.