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1、 阅读下列短文,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
Thirty-day challenges have become particularly popular recently. They usually involve starting a new routine to help improve your life.
. For example, there are challenges to help you eat healthier, sleep better, reduce your daily screer time, focus on your mental health. Even if you can' t find a challenge you like, you can always make one yourself"Thirty days is certainly long enough to start to see the beginnings of some nice changes," Mike Siemens told NBC News. Siemens believes that 30-day challenges are a great way to add exercise into your daily routine Siemens pointed out," . "You might not always get the results that a 30-day challenge might have promised you, but they can definitely help you start practicing a new habit that you' ve been wanting to make aroutine. So just be patient.
There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to start a 30-day challenge, though. . Also, make sure that the challenge is realistic and achievable.
It' s also important to remember that forming a new habit takes time. In fact, research suggests it takes 66 days on average for a new habit to take hold. So, don' t give up easily if you miss a day or two.
A. Patience is the key here.
B. Rome wasn' t built in a day.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Remember it is a goal that you want to accomplish.
E. You are eager for focused challenges of 30 days or less.
F. You can form it either by starting a new habit or stopping a bad one Besides that, there are so many different kinds of 30-day challenges.
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2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项.
When someone asks me what my goals are for the coming year, I don' t usually know how to reply. Of course I,as most people do, want to see an improvement in my grades. This year, however, I' m hoping for something different.
Through the course of my school life, I' ve gradually developed a new understanding of the word"prioritization(优先次序)". The first thing-l wish to get in Senior 1 is the ability to manage my time better. I' ll surely become busier with the coming semester, and proper organization is important. From school clubs to academic competitions, everything should be set up in a way that doesn' t influence my health, which leads me to my second goal.
My mother has always told me put my health first, so in the future, I hope to both physically and mentally healthy. A person can' t study without having the energy to do so. In order to stay energetic, they must put their health first, no matter how busy they are, or how much work they have to complete.
And finally, I hope that I won' t be discouraged by my failure and never give up on my dreams. I hope that I' ll have the courage to try new activities and clubs. I believe my final goal can apply to every student around the world. We should all respect one another' s likes and dislikes, and focus on each other' s strengths, not our weaknesses. Everyone should try to take part in all of life' s opportunities.
Albert Einstein once said,"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. "In my case, it' s the other way around. In order to keep moving, I must keep my balance — the balance between studies and activities, efficiency and procrastiation(拖延症),academics and health, passions and dislikes. The new joumey is going to be a hard one, but if I establish these goals, I believe I will make it through to the end.
(1)、During this school year, what does the author hopes to do?A、Focus on improving her overall grades. B、Join as many school clubs as possible C、Learn how to manage her time well. D、Spend more time on outdoor activities.(2)、According to the article, which of the following students should do?A、Always put their studies first. B、Not be afraid of failing. C、Only do what they' re good at. D、Make different kinds of friends.(3)、What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean?A、A strong feeling of dislike. B、A strong feeling of love. C、A strong feeling of anger. D、A strong feeling of joy.(4)、What does the author intend to do?A、Show what she likes about high school life. B、Stress the importance of health to students. C、Show how to balance our studies and activities. D、Share her goals for the coming high school year. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项.
Do you like Chinese traditional painting and dance? They are two important parts of the traditional Chinese art. But what about when they meet each other:
This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting(《只此青绿》)was staged on CCTV' s Spring Festival Gala and became popular
According to CCTV, this poetic,dance program was inspired by the 900-year-old Chinese painting. A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《手里江山图》). Created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at about 18. the painting is amazing in its sweeping size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported by CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape:"mountains and groupings of infinite(无限的)rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling(涟漪的) water
When the dancers moved elegantly,audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. "I brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only a drama but also an exhibition. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!" Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review. "More than a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still impress people as they did long ago. " Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows feature Chinese traditional culture and have received warm welcome. As for the reason, it is due to people' s great love for traditional culture.
"The younger generations have grown up with a more open mind. They accept Chinese culture and are proud of it. "Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station' s Innovation Center, told China Daily.
(1)、What' s the writing purpose of Paragraph 1?A、To show a doubtful attitude. B、To introduce the topic. C、To describe the art world. D、To raise a question.(2)、What inspired the poetic dance?A、CCTV' s Spring Festival Gala. B、Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng. C、A Chinese blue-green landscape. D、An ancient Chinese traditional painting.(3)、Why did this poetic dance enjoy welcome?A、Traditional culture is accepted and loved by people. B、Green mountains and rivers greatly impress people. C、The poetic dance can be staged in the theaters later. D、Increasing modern shows feature Chinese traditional culture.(4)、What' s the main idea of the whole passage?A、It explains why Chinese art enjoys popularity. B、It shows us art can come to life through dance. C、It highlights the beauty of Chinese traditional art. D、It tells us the passion for Chinese traditional painting. -
4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项.
Today was a really big day for me. The last time I spoke in class was three years ago and it was terrible. I tried to say the letter"W"and made that strange sound Everyone laughed and I haven' t spoken in class since.
But it' s been going really well lately. I' ve got a great doctor and I' m allowed to use my computer in class all the time. And guess what? This is really big news! When I listen to music on my headphones, I can speak without stuttering(结巴)! That' s why I agreed to talk at the science fair today
So I arrived at school early this morning to practise with my group. Our project is about using bacteria(细菌)to eat plastic. Unfortunately, when it was my turn to speak, I was so nervous that I chose the wrong music on myMP3 player. So instead of Mozart was listening to my dance collection. The problem is that when I have dance music on the headphones I can' t stop myself talking in the same rhythm(节奏)as the music. So it just sounds like I' m rapping(说唱)!
Most people in school had never heard me speak before. They were really surprised when I started doing a rp about bacteria that eat plastic. I could see they were laughing at me. But when I finished, they all stood up and cheered
After we finished, everyone wanted to know me. They didn' t know about my secret use of the music on my headphones, so they just thought I was a great rapper! I checked my phone at lunchtime and I' ve got 187 new friend requests!
(1)、How did the author get through his school life for the past three years?A、He refused to speak in class B、He made lots of friends in school C、He spent much time practising speaking D、He took part in many after-school activities(2)、What does "Mozart"mentioned in Paragraph 3 refer to?A、The author' s doctor B、The music of Mozart C、The famous rapper D、The author' s MP3 player(3)、What did the author do at the science fair?A、He gave a speech B、He danced to the music C、He did some scientific research D、He said thanks to his classmates(4)、What kind of feeling did the author have after the science fair?A、Worry B、Regret C、Joy D、Doubt -
5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项.
We are excited to announce that Brandon Hobson-author of Where the Dead Sit Talking, a National Book Award Finalist-will judge our 2023 American Short(er) Fiction Prize.
General Guidelines
Stories must be 1, 000 words or fewer. You are allowed to include up to three stories per entry. Please submit(提交) all stories in one document. Each story must begin on a new page and be clearly titled. For the title of your submission, list the story titles, separated by a comma.
The first-place winner will receive a $1,000 prize and publication(出版) in a future issue of American Short Fiction(ASE). All entries will be considered for publication. Please submit your S17 entry fee and your work through Submittable. We no longer accept submissions by post.
You may submit multiple entries. We accept only previously unpublished works. Submit your entry online between November 24,2022-February 1, 2023. Conflicts(冲突) of Interest.
Staff and volunteers currently working with ASF are not fit for consideration or publication. Additionally,students, former students, and colleagues of the judge' s are not admitted to participate(参加). We ask that previous winners wait three years after their winning entry is published before entering again.
About writing, Hobson has said,"I' m always more interested in language than I am certainly in plot. Most of us who write literary fiction are interested in experimenting in more ways than just looking at it, especially a traditional storyline or plot that we all learned in school. " With those words of encouragement and wisdom, good luck! We can' t wait for your submissions!
(1)、How many stories can a participant submit at most?A、One. B、Two. C、Three. D、Four.(2)、What may the first-place prize winner get?A、A S1,000 prize. B、A return of S17 entry fee. C、Meeting with Brandon Hobson. D、Publication in a past issue of ASF(3)、Which of the following may be qualified to participate?A、Volunteers of ASF B、A new fiction writer. C、Prize winners last year. D、Students of the judge' s. -
6、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。
"SAI BABA! Sai Baba! Sai Baba! Hahahaha!"
"Today is Shimla' s big day! We have a celebrity visiting our city! Hahahaha!" Rani' s cheeks burned with embarrassment and tears stung her eyes as she elbowed her way to the exit through the crowd of teasing boys in the packed school bus. It wasn' t the first time she had been called Sai Baba, after the famous Hindu holy man(印度圣人) she' d seen on TV with his trademark afro(爆炸式卷发) towering over his head.
But this time had to be the worst. Rani jumped off the school bus, angry thoughts hovering inside Rani' s head as she marched home in the drizzling rain. Why did her hair have to curl like a giant cotton candy balloon just when she wanted it to behave? Why, why, why, fumed Rani as she turned the back door key.
"Rani, is that you? " Mama called from the family room. Suddenly Rani' s cousins, Amit and Sumit, came charging toward her. "How many eggs does Rani have in that nest on her head? " screamed Amit. "Let me get that wig(假发) off Rani' s head!" shouted Sumit. Before she could think, Rani had fled out the door and went back up thé road she' d walked down minutes before. Halfway up, she slid unseen behind a green curtain of bamboo. Tearing through the wild growth, she made her way down a narrow mud path into a clearing(空地). She threw her schoolbag on the ground and breathed hard.
"I hate my hair!" she cried. Collapsing on her schoolbag, she bitterly remembered the time she' d spent trying to smooth her hair in vain. Before long, she fell into a fitful sleep.
"RANI! RAA-AANI!"
Rani woke up to Mama' s calls. She sounded anxious. "I' ll never go home, " she promised herself darkly. Mama let Amit and Sumit make fun of me. Papa would never have done that. He would listen to me and stand by my side. The minutes wore on. Alone in her secret hideout, Rani watched the shadow of Mama get longer and begin to disappear as dusk fell.
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。
Paragraph 1:Suddenly, leaves rustling, someone or something was making its way into the clearing.
Paragraph 2: The next moment Papa was sitting beside her.
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7、假如你是李华, 你刚刚参观了你市博物馆举办的一次"遇见艺术家( Meet the Artists)"的展览, 请为你校英文报写一则评论, 内容包括:1. 展览概况;2. 观展感受;3. 意见建议。
注意:1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;2. 为使行文连贯, 可以适当增加细节。
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8、阅读下列材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tea is commonly considered native to Southern China. However, in a garden in Geling village in Metog county in the Tibet autonomous region, the morning air is filled with the sweet aroma of (fresh)picked tea.
Tsering Yangdron, a 25-year-old Monba, one of the ethnic groups live in this region, skillfully makes her way through the garden, carefully picking tender tea leaves and tossing them into a bamboo basket tied to her waist. Tea picking (become) a habit for her over the past five years.
After she is done, Tsering Yangdron goes back home, where she also runs a homestay. "We have come up with dish of fresh tea buds fried with eggs, " she said. A kilogram of fresh tea buds (sell) for 300 yuan. Once (dry) and processed to make green tea, their value increases significantly.
Geling was once inaccessible as a result of the dense forests, the opening of the Metog highway in 2013 significantly improved connectivity and created opportunities for economic growth. Prior to Huang Jiabin' s appointment the village' s Party secretary, the tea plantation in Geling was a neglected piece of land.
" (realize) the valley was suitable for growing tea, since 2018, we have improved the management of the tea plantation, introduced advanced planting techniques and provided training for (village), " Huang said.
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9、阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was busy and often dealt with customer emails at lunch. Even fifteen minutes in the employee
lunchroom seemed a 1 My company, like many companies, cut costs by not 2 people as they left. The survivors had to take up more 3
For me, this 4 no lunch hour, plus taking work home. I wanted to 5 , but I couldn' t until I had another job in hand. 6 in theory, but given how annoyed the extra hours made me feel, it was difficult to convince 7 employers to hire me. I felt trapped. Then a chance 8 with a little girl changed my perspective. The girl was 9 happy, standing in line with her mom at the grocery.
" Good day at school? " I asked.
A nod.
"What' s your favorite subject? "
I smiled at the answer. I 10 when that had been my answer. At that time, no teachers told you what to do at lunch. We just played happily.
That brief 11 left me wondering: What had happened to lunch?
I knew that by law I was 12 to a lunch break. So I decided to start 13 it. I began to had a walk during the lunch break, which made me refreshed.
Now I' m still 14 a new position but with less stressed-out urgency than before. You can' t always change your 15 , but you can always change your perspective.
(1)A 、 luxury B 、 solution C 、 concern D 、 procedure(2)A 、 protecting B 、 reminding C 、 supporting D 、 replacing(3)A 、 guidance B 、 work C 、 time D 、 reference(4)A 、 represented B 、 proved C 、 meant D 、 designed(5)A 、 accept B 、 exchange C 、 quit D 、 agree(6)A 、 Independent B 、 Legal C 、 Creative D 、 Nice(7)A 、 potential B 、 previous C 、 optimistic D 、 influential(8)A 、 travel B 、 discovery C 、 cooperation D 、 conversation(9)A 、 equally B 、 merely C 、 extremely D 、 usually(10)A 、 shared B 、 remembered C 、 recorded D 、 checked(11)A 、 encounter B 、 trip C 、 stop D 、 summary(12)A 、 entitled B 、 exposed C 、 related D 、 suggested(13)A 、 evaluating B 、 extending C 、 taking D 、 escaping(14)A 、 adapting to B 、 looking for C 、 taking over D 、 adding to(15)A 、 circles B 、 identity C 、 appearance D 、 circumstances -
10、根据短文内容, 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。
How to accept change in life and embrace it positively
Change is the only constant in life. Because whether we want it or not, change is inevitable.
It is "change" that makes our life move forward. It' s "change" that makes life exciting and worth living. Let' s see how to stay strong when we face changes in life.
Accept the situation
Changes happen expectedly and unexpectedly. But there can be changes that happen so suddenly that you might have to experience painful days and have a tough time coping with them. Give yourself sometime to come to terms with it. You may have to go through a mourning period where you have to experience all kinds of emotions. Let the emotions come out and make space for them. It' s normal to feel sad and a sense of loss when you think about your old life. Seek support and if possible, take a few days off to find your strength. It' s important to learn to deal with the transition phase before you fully start living the new reality.
Embrace the unknown
Most of us are afraid of the unknown and therefore are resistant to change. Even if it is for good, we hesitate to accept change because human beings love structure and routine. But I have often experienced in my life that the "unknown" I feared so much was not that scary at all, once I went through it. And that my worries were something that my mind made up. Truth be told, most of the things I worried about didn' t happen anyway. If we are not willing to embrace the unknown, we may miss out on lots of good things that life has kept in store for us.
One of the reasons why change is difficult to accept is because of the range of emotions we feel when we confront change. Acknowledge your fears, but stop yourself from being tunnel-visioned. Our mind has a way of bringing up possible scenarios and fear of them. But I have learned over the years that most of the things we fear don' t happen and usually, something good comes from change. I recently learned how to embrace emotions from one of my spiritual-teachers. She would say, "When you feel emotions, give them a name and acknowledge that they have come to ' visit". "
A. Acknowledge your fears.
B. Look at how far you have come.
C. The sooner we learn to make peace with this fact, the better.
D. We fear the unknown because anything can happen to us there.
E. Expected or planned changes can buy us sometime for preparation.
F. It' s important to embrace your feelings and accept that they are there.
G. People who have experienced the loss of loved ones often talk about how that experience changed them.
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11、阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Whether we are sitting down or standing up, still or moving, body posture influences our mood. Several studies have shown this link between physical posture and mood. Others have shown a relationship between our mood and our cognitive (认知的) performance, including memory, reasoning, learning, and the speed of reaction and processing of information.
So a logical question arises. Can body posture influence our cognitive performance?
Previously, a New Zealand team (University of Auckland) carried out an experiment on posture when we walk, especially in the street. The team had found a very clear influence of our posture on our mood and confidence. It appears that walking with a hunched back, bowed head and motionless arms have a negative influence on our mental state.
Indeed, the researchers found that the simple act of straightening up, standing up straight, with your head held high, and gazing forward gives us a serious boost of confidence. Not only does our spontaneous posture have a psychological effect, but by correcting it, it is possible to bring about improvement in the long term.
In this other study, this time carried out by an Austrian team (Friedrich Alexander University in Erlangen-Nuremberg), researchers observed the same phenomenon, this time in a sitting position. Young adults were invited to participate in tests presented as intended to assess their ability to concentrate. In fact, the researchers had them sit in different postures—from upright to very slumped (消沉)— in order to note their influences on mood and cognition.
A first observation indicates that "sitting upright" is associated with a better overall mood. It is also found to have a positive influence on the speed of processing information and completing tasks, although the test pass rate does not vary significantly with posture.
Finally, and surprisingly enough, blood pressure is a little more favorable in an upright position. To further complete the list of benefits of sitting upright, we will add that it is widely recommended for protecting the back in case of work that requires sitting for a long time.
(1)、Why does the writer mention the studies at the beginning?A、To introduce what cognitive performance is. B、To emphasize the importance of body posture. C、To prove the results of those studies are wrong. D、To raise a new question to be studied and solved.(2)、What does the underlined word "hunched" mean in Paragraph 3?A、straightened. B、bent. C、loose. D、solid.(3)、What does the first study indicate?A、Posture influences our mental state. B、Straightening up has a negative effect. C、Gazing upward builds up confidence. D、Walking posture is especially important.(4)、What can we learn about sitting upright?A、It has mental and physical benefits. B、It helps improve the test pass rate. C、It requires sitting for a long time. D、It increases the blood pressure. -
12、阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Do you crave chips, pizza, donuts, or cake? These kinds of foods are high in sugar and fats, which make them delicious but not nutritious. A recent analysis suggests that certain ingredients in these types of processed foods can be addictive.
According to the research published in the journal Addiction, certain foods can trigger the same feelings as drugs. It all comes down to what' s happening in the brain. When we feel happy, it' s due to a flood of the feel-good chemical dopamine(多巴胺) in the striatum. This region is part of the brain' s reward circuit. The striatum gets a dopamine rush when something good happens. Drugs and alcohol can cause a similar high. So, it turns out, can some popular snack foods.
"We' re designed to find carbohydrates(碳水化合物) and fats, " says Ashley Gearhardt, a psychologist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Evolving such tastes helped our ancestors "overcome famine and make sure we survive, " she explains. That critical role shaped the brain' s reward system, making us hard-wired to enjoy carbohydrates and fatty foods.
The problem isn' t with all foods containing carbohydrates and fats. Fruit is full of sugar. Oats and other whole grains have lots of carbohydrates. Nuts and meat have fat. But such unprocessed foods-eaten in a form that' s similar to how they grew-also contain other nutrients, such as fiber, that slow digestion. That limits how quickly our bodies can absorb the nutrients.
Cookies, candy, soda, fries and other highly processed foods lack those additional nutrients. Such foods contain ingredients that have been highly changed from their natural state. They' re chock full of easy-to-absorb carbohydrates and added fats. What' s more, they often contain ingredients that don' t naturally occur together. When we eat these foods, we get a quick "hit" of carbs and fats that give the brain a boost. That makes us want to eat them again and again.
(1)、According to the article, which types of food can be addictive?A、Fruits and grains. B、Cookies and cake. C、Nuts and meat. D、Oats and fiber.(2)、Why are humans hard-wired to enjoy carbs and fatty foods, according to the article?A、They provide quick energy. B、They helped our ancestors survive. C、They are full of fiber. D、They contain natural sugars.(3)、How does the brain react when we eat certain highly processed foods?A、It gets a boost of carbs and fats that make us feel full. B、It slows down the digestion process. C、It triggers the same feelings as drugs. D、It releases feel-good chemicals that prevent addiction.(4)、What is the main idea of the article?A、Certain processed foods can create addictive responses. B、Unprocessed foods are better for you than processed foods. C、Our brains are born to enjoy carbohydrates and fats. D、The lack of additional nutrients in processed foods makes them unhealthy. -
13、阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
During my first year in college, I was silent. I was too afraid of saying something wrong.
I declared a religion major as a sophomore and took a class from Barbara, a young theologian. My mind was split open by a range of new thinkers and writers and by the quality of Barbara' s questions, I finally had something to say and the energy to say it. I was a frequent visitor during Barbara' s office hours, a rocket of words. She listened and calmly responded, a perfect contrast to my feverish ramblings. I loved what she saw in me, which was a range of abilities I had never seen in myself. In the following years, our relationship gradually deepened, but I was always conscious of a teacher-student dynamic.
This changed fundamentally when I became a parent. I had my son in March 2010, and Barbara was one of the first to congratulate me. When, nine months later, my child was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease, a rare and always terminal illness with no treatment and no cure, she sent me a letter-handwritten on a white legal pad. For the next two and a half years, Barbara wrote me regular, sometimes weekly, letters, remarkable letters that are revealing, loving, and kind.
The letter, written right before my son died when he was three, was the most personal and perhaps the most profound. "I think he' s made you better by opening up the great fire of your love, " she wrote, "with his small but magnificent existence. " I have never in my life read a more deeply comforting sentence, one that spoke to my grandest hopes, my deepest fears, and the only faith that remains to me, which is a belief in chaos. Our love had bloomed and deepened from a guarded mutual respect to a richer, deeper friendship.
Mentors are meant to lead those in their charge into fresh understanding, help them sort and filter new experiences, assist in the project of making sense out of the chaos that is human life. Mentors observe and accompany the darkest despair, the wildest sorrow, and the most unexpected joy.
(1)、What can we learn from paragraph 2?A、The author took the class because she excelled in theology. B、Their relationship changed significantly beyond a teacher-student mode. C、The author was a frequent visitor to Barbara' s home after working hours. D、Barbara' s peaceful exterior was a contrast to the author' s overexcited talk.(2)、What does the underlined word "This" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、The way Barbara treated her students. B、The fact that the author kept silent in class. C、The role of the author as a college student. D、The relationship between Barbara and the author.(3)、What transformed the relationship between Barbara and the author from a mutual respect to a deeper friendship?A、Barbara' s efforts to solve the problem. B、The empathy shown in Barbara' s letter. C、The author' s in-depth understanding of Barbara. D、Barbara' s congratulations on the birth of the author' s son.(4)、What does the author think of Barbara?A、Demanding and dedicated. B、Responsible and reasonable. C、Insightful and inspiring. D、Aggressive and ambitious. -
14、阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Getting to know your money personality can help you rein in your spending habits and take back control of your personal finances. Here, finance saving money expert Pete Ridley at CarFinanceSaver reveals the UKs core money personalities, along with actions to adopt that reduce the negative consequences of each personality type.
The Spontaneous Spender
A spontaneous spender refers to a person that exhibits a "spend now, think later" attitude. They can find it tricky to differentiate between "need to haves" and "nice to haves", and often feel "spender' s guilt".
"Before you make a purchase, take time to decide whether the item is a ' need to have' or a ' nice to have' . This will aid in avoiding splurges (挥霍) that provide short term satisfaction and post-spenders" guilt. " says Ridley.
The Determined Saver
An underlying sense of worry and fear can be at the root of a persistent saver, and their determination to save disguises an overwhelming fear of money. "Saving is great, " says Ridley, "but it' s important to regard money as a friend and not an enemy. Always be sure to make non-essential purchases. These items don' t have to be a major expense, but just enough that you acknowledge that money can be there to be enjoyed and not just put away. "
The Money=Status
This personality type can live beyond their means by making purchases that they don' t need, striving to keep up with others and saying yes to friendship plans that they cannot afford, to keep up the appearance of financial wellbeing.
"It' s here that you can adopt the 50/20/30 rule: 50 percent essential living expenses, 30 percent disposable income and 20 percent saving and paying debts, " suggests Ridley.
This will maintain financial wellbeing while helping to acknowledge that money doesn' t necessarily equal status or even impress those around you.
(1)、Which type of money personality is not mentioned in the text?A、Cathy struggles to check her bank balance. B、Eden tends to spend on impulse with little pre-planning. C、Gill demonstrates a determined saver approach to her finances. D、Joyce buys an unaffordable luxury to boast about her financial wellbeing.(2)、What does Ridley suggest people do if they are always making purchases to impress others?A、Manage your money wisely. B、Spend some money on non-essentials for joy. C、Check your finances regularly. D、Take time to assess how much you love the items.(3)、In which section of a magazine can the text be found?A、Health. B、Business. C、Finance. D、Culture. -
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While many people have made videos to cheer on those working on the front lines of the fight since the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, Chien Meishuang (spend) her time in lockdown at home, painting simple heartwarming works.
The paintings are part of her Journal of the Pandemic Lockdown, project she started two years ago. "We are all facing a difficult time we are trapped at home," Chien tells China Daily. "I (simple) wanted to let others know that there is a silver lining amid the dark clouds. "
The Taiwan native, who lives in Shanghai, is being on the receiving end of her neighbors' kindness. (document) her experience, the artist created a painting, titled Good Neighbors in China, marking the first new (add) to her project this year. Other (scene) shown in her latest works include delivery men having a quick lunch and her neighbors (welcome) a 70-year-old man who returned from hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
"It is because of the pandemic I have made friends from all walks of life in the area where I live. These individuals have provided infinite inspiration and stories my works," she adds. "As long as an artwork can touch people's hearts, I believe it is good art. It doesn't matter how simple it is. "
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I believe I have a personal duty to make a positive impact on society. I've tried to 1 this goal by choosing a career in public service. As a physician dealing with the challenge of infectious diseases,I consider my job a 2 ,which allows me to help ease the suffering of humankind. I have three principles to 3 my life,which I always think about.
Firstly,I have a strong thirst for 4 ,I think I will never know as much as I 5 . This is what keeps the 6 of knowledge hot. And it is why I would do my job every day even if I cannot get high income.
Secondly,I believe in fighting for 7 , I sweat over all the stuff,without feeling 8 for it. One of the by products of being a perfectionist is anxiety. But this anxiety creates a 9 tension that drives me to fulfill my limited potential.
Thirdly,I believe that my goal to be a physician is to 10 humankind. I have spent my 11 on public service. Most of it involved research,the care of 12 and the public health policy on AIDS.
I think,to control this terrible disease 13 ,I must be guided by these principles:continually thirsting for knowledge,accepting nothing 14 of excellence and knowing that the 15 of society is more important than my gains.
(1)A 、 accomplish B 、 ignore C 、 change D 、 find(2)A 、 solution B 、 game C 、 program D 、 gift(3)A 、 form B 、 check C 、 guide D 、 prove(4)A 、 power B 、 knowledge C 、 adventure D 、 evidence(5)A 、 want B 、 promise C 、 admit D 、 refuse(6)A 、 necessity B 、 excuse C 、 recovery D 、 pursuit(7)A 、 agreement B 、 balance C 、 excellence D 、 fairness(8)A 、 embarrassed B 、 curious C 、 amused D 、 regretful(9)A 、 common B 、 healthy C 、 serious D 、 harmful(10)A 、 employ B 、 introduce C 、 unite D 、 serve(11)A 、 reputation B 、 career C 、 doubt D 、 luck(12)A 、 children B 、 elders C 、 patients D 、 students(13)A 、 randomly B 、 occasionally C 、 successfully D 、 immediately(14)A 、 full B 、 short C 、 worthy D 、 typical(15)A 、 good B 、 standard C 、 variety D 、 arrival -
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How to Teach Kids About Setting Goals
It can become an easy process for a lifetime if kids are taught goal setting at an early stage. They need to be offered a project to make them work on achieving something personal.
Set smart goals. A goal needs to be measurable, specific, realistic and timely in order to be effective. Kids prefer generalizing when it comes to goal setting. For example, one may want to be the best basketball player in the team. What exactly does a goal like this mean? You need to ask them to be specific. Begin with scoring two baskets in each game (or however many; just something measurable!) so that they can keep pushing the barriers to achieve greater goals.
Write down goals. Recent studies show that when goals are written down, the individual is likely to achieve them.
Kids have the habit of choosing goals that just seem impossible to achieve. You need to teach them the meaning of short and long-term goals and give your child reality checks.
Set up review points. You can ask them to write their main goal on the poster and mention the steps they would take for achieving their goal. It is important to help your children have their own checkpoint systems that actually work for them.
A. Learn to set a long-term goal.
B. How is a goal like this measured?
C. Give up goals that are not realistic.
D. This tip is supported by science as well.
E. Goals can never be achieved unless they are written down.
F. It is essential for everybody, especially for kids, to set goals in life.
G. You can also ask them to track their progress once a week or month.
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This year,we are delighted to launch the first time American Short Fiction(ASF),From Thursday,May 26,to Monday,May 30,we will welcome twenty-four writers to Austin to study with short-story masters Karen Russell and Dantiel W. Moniz over the course of five inspiring,enlightening days.
Participants will attend daily fiction workshops,one-on-one meetings with distinguished faculty,and craft lectures by faculty,special guests,and ASF editors. We'll provide space to create new work and make lasting connections in the atmosphere of the sights,sounds,and swimming holes of Austin.
How to Apply
Applications are due February 15 by 11:59pm. To apply,please send us a double-spaced writing sample of up to 25 pages through our submit table application site(https://American short fiction. org/workshop/). There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. We will inform applicants of their acceptance by email on or before March 15.
Tuition for the workshop is $1,800,which does not include room and board. We are working with a local hotel within walking distance of our office for a discounted block of rooms,and you are also welcome to seek out accommodations on your own.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We are proud to offer financial assistance to attend the workshop in the form of two scholarships and two fellowships. Our merit-based(基于优秀的)scholarships will come with a 50% reduction in tuition. Our fellowships are need-based,and cover the entire cost of the workshop and accommodations. Writers from historically under served communities are encouraged to apply.
(1)、What can the participants do at the workshop?A、Welcome twenty-four writers. B、Provide space to create new work. C、Make lectures at fiction workshops. D、Study with DantielW. Moniz.(2)、When does the application close?A、February 15 by 11:59 am. B、March 15 by 00:00 am. C、February 16 by 00:00 am. D、Thursday,May 26 by 11:59 pm.(3)、How much will a participant with scholarship spend at least?A、$920. B、$1,820. C、$1,800. D、$900. -
19、 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。
I used to be very active in sports and games when I was in primary school. I won the B Division long jump and was a good sprinter(短跑运动员). As a result,I was chosen to represent the school in the long jump and relay events at the District Sports Meet. Before the sports meet, I had put in a lot of hard work and dedication during the training sessions. I woke up early every morning to go for runs and did countless drills to improve my technique. My teammates and I supported and encouraged each other during training, pushing ourselves to do better and achieve our goals.
The meet lasted two days. I had no events scheduled for the first day. So I kept myself busy by watching the others compete. Large tents were provided for the young competitors on one side of the track. Despite being assigned the last tent that was furthest from the track, I made the best of the situation by decorating it with our school colors and creating a supportive atmosphere.
The next day, I was getting ready for my events. The long jump was scheduled for the early afternoon, followed by the 8x50m relay later in the afternoon. I thought I was a pretty good jumper, but as the competition began, I realized I was vastly outclassed. We finished our jumps, and I came in fourth place, just missing out on a medal.
That was disappointing, but I reminded myself that we still had a chance in the 8x50m relay, for which I was assigned to run the fifth leg. The race date arrived. We filed into our assigned spots and prepared for the race. After a tense minute or so, I heard the starter's gun go off. When the first runners took off, I watched nervously and excitedly as my team runners kept up with the others. As they got closer, I realized we were at least in second place.
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。
My turn arrived and I took the baton (接力棒)cleanly and began my run.
As a result, I left the meet empty-handed.
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20、假定你是红星中学学生会主席李华。学生会准备开展一次"人工智能与未来教育"的专家讲座活动。请你写一则英语通知发布到学校英文网站,号召同学们积极参加,内容包括:1.活动时间和地点:2.专家简介和讲座内容;3.报名方式。
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。
Hongxing High School
Notice
12th June, 2023
Lecture: AI and Tomorrow's Education
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Li Hua
Chairman of the Student Union