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1、 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。
Recently I rolled into a local restaurant to try an Impossible Burger, an all-plant patty(人造肉饼) invented by Impossible Foods. It' s well known for having an strangely chewy(有咀嚼感), even bloody, meat-like quality, a surprising verisimilitude(逼真) that has made it " perhaps the country' s most famous burger," as New York magazine wrote. One bite into its wonderful, smoky taste and, damn, I was convinced.
This is good news, because the time has come to consume fake meat. In the fight against climate change, meat replacement is something we can try. A University of Oxford study recently found that, to keep global warming below 2 degrees this century, we need to be eating 75 percent less beef and 90 percent less pork.
However, diets are culturally enshrined, so changing them will be hard. It isn' t easy to replace 75 to 90 percent of beef and pork with fake meat. The first taste of an Impossible Burger—a moment when low expectations work a powerful magic in the product' s favor—is one thing. But how do you keep meat-eaters asking for more after their sixth, and their 26th?
To get to true mass adoption, fake meat will need to compete favorably with the real thing on multiple fronts. Impossible Foods' goal is to drive the price of its product below that of Safeway' s 80/20 hamburger meat, at which point people will simply vote with their wallets. The new industry also wants to improve on animal flesh in various ways. Fake meat has an advantage over traditional meat because " you won' t need to refrigerate it" cofounder Niko Koffeman says. Plus, custom(定制的) production could improve choice. " You could have very soft and tender meat for elderly people," Koffeman adds. " You could have a tailored meat for whatever you need. "
You can tell the world is shifting this way, because the ranchers(牧场主) are nervous. Last year, the US Cattlemen' s Association asked the government to define " meat" as a product " coming directly from animals. " That anxiety—and the power of the science driving it—goes to show that this grand shift isn' t impossible.
(1)、According to passage, the author was convinced by the Impossible Burger because__.A、it has a special taste that is different from normal ones. B、it contains all non-meat materials that taste like meat. C、more vegetables are used as main materials for the burger. D、one bite of this burger can provide people with the energy needed for a whole day.(2)、What does the author mean by saying " Diets are culturally enshrined" ?A、That people think their diet is the best in the world. B、That people are unwilling to go against their culture by changing their diets. C、That people's preference for food is linked to the food choice available to them. D、That people's eating habits are consistently observed and closely connected withtheir culture.
(3)、Which of the following statements is true about the advantages that fake meat willhave to beat over traditional meat?
A、Fake meat will not be necessarily stored in a refrigerator. B、The price of fake meat will be just one-fourth of traditional meat's. C、Fake meat will win over older people thanks to its tender and soft taste. D、Fake meat will own a taste that is not found in traditional meat.(4)、What can we infer from the last paragraph?A、Meat must come from animals. B、The world will probably embrace the idea of fake meat. C、The ranchers are suffering economic loss due to fake meat. D、The definition of meat has been changed because of fake meat. -
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You have probably read about robots replacing human labor as a new era of automation takes root in one industry after another. But a new report suggests humans are not the only ones who might lose their jobs.
In New Zealand, farmers are using drones(无人机) to herd and monitor cows and sheep, taking up a position that highly intelligent dogs have held for more than a century. The robots have not replaced the dogs entirely, Radio New Zealand reports, but they have appropriated(盗用) one of the animal' s most powerful tools: barking. The DJI Mavic Enterprise, a $3,500 drone favored by farmers, has a feature that lets the machine record sounds and play them over a loudspeaker, giving the machine the ability to act as the dogs.
Corey Lambeth, a shepherd on a farm, told RNZ the machines are surprisingly effective. " That' s the one thing I' ve noticed when you' re moving cows that the old cows stand up to the dogs, but with the drones, they' ve never done that," he said, noting the drones move cows faster, with less stress, than the dogs do.
The drones come in handy for more than just herding(放牧) cows and sheep. The robots allow farmers to monitor their land from afar, monitoring water and feed levels and checking on the animals' health without disturbing them. Jason Rentoul told RNZ that a two-hour herding job that used to require two people and two teams of dogs could be accomplished in 45 minutes using a single drone. " Being a hilly farm where a lot of stuff is done on foot, the drones really saved a lot of man hours," he said.
For now, farmers say, there is still a need for herding dogs, primarily because they have a longer life span than drones, can work in bad weather and do not require an electrical socket every few hours to recharge.
(1)、What is the main advantage of the drones over herding dogs?A、The drones can take up a job that the dogs hardly do well any longer. B、The drones can frighten the old cows which are not afraid of the dogs. C、The drones can finish a herding job more efficiently than the dogs. D、The drones can work on a hilly farm and extreme weather while the dogs can' t.(2)、Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A、Herding dogs will gradually lose their position on the farmland. B、The drones can only copy the dogs' barking with the current technology. C、The drones are multi-functional and leave the animals undisturbed. D、The market for the DJI Mavic Enterprise is pretty small because of its high price.(3)、According to the passage, why can' t the drones replace the dogs entirely?A、Because the drones can't bark as loudly as the dogs do. B、Because cows are not used to seeing the drones. C、Because the drones are much more expensive than the animal. D、Because the drones' power is limited and they need charging from time to time.(4)、What is the author' s attitude towards the drones in the passage?A、supportive B、objective C、critical D、doubtful -
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。
Growing up, I thought math class was something to be endured, not enjoyed. I disliked memorizing formulas(公式) and taking tests, all for the dull goal of getting a good grade. One of my teachers told my mother that I was " slow" . But my problem wasn't with math itself. In fact, when a topic seemed particularly interesting, I would go to the library and read more about it.
By high school, no one told me that I could become a professional mathematician. What I wanted to do then was to play college football. My ambition was to get an athletic scholarship to attend a Big Ten school.
The chances of that happening were very low. But that didn' t stop my coaches from encouraging me to believe I could reach my goal, and preparing and pushing me to work for it. They made video tapes of my performances and sent them to college coaches around the country. In the end, a Big Ten school, Penn State, did offer me a scholarship.
I wish math teachers were more like football coaches. Students are affected by more than just the quality of a lesson plan. They also respond to the passion of their teachers and the engagement of their peers, and they seek a sense of purpose. They benefit from specific instructions and constant feedback(反馈).
Until I got to college, I didn't really know what mathematics was. I still thought of it as laborious(耗时费力的) calculations. Then my professor handed me a book and suggested that I think about a particular problem. It wasn't easy, but it was fascinating. My professor kept giving me problems, and I kept pursuing them, even though I couldn' t always solve them immediately. The mathematical research I was doing had little in common with what I did in my high school classrooms. Instead, it was closer to the math and logic puzzles I did on my own as a boy. It gave me that same sense of wonder and curiosity, and it rewarded creativity. I am now a Ph. D candidate in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
(1)、Why did the writer think math class in school was " something to be endured" beforeentering college?
A、Because he wasn' t interested in math. B、Because his math teachers didn't care to push him. C、Because he was too smart and talented for math class. D、Because he was training hard for an athletic scholarship.(2)、According to the writer, students are affected by the following things from teachers orcoaches EXCEPT ____.A、a sense of purpose B、constant feedback C、passion D、specific instructions(3)、We can conclude that after entering college, the writer ____.A、was busy looking for math problems to solve B、studied on his own just as he was in high school C、met with laborious calculations in his studies D、began to realize what mathematics really is(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Interest is the best teacher B、Be the best—you can make it C、Math, taught like football D、Once your teacher, always your teacher -
4、 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。
Attractive lakeside cottages and cabins
Lafitte' s Landing Guest Quarters, Uncertain, Texas
There are five cottages featuring high ceilings and spacious bedrooms. Lafitte' s is a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat, so you don' t have to go far for bird-watching. Explore the lake on a steamboat, or head to Caddo Lake State Park for night adventures such as Owl Nights and Bat Watches.
Rates: Summer nightly rates range from $559 to $1, 899
Lake Placid Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
With 17 cabins sitting along the shores of Lake Placid, the arts-and-crafts-style Lake Placid Lodge offers an exciting summer lake experience. Lakefront cabins come outfitted with hand-built beds and stone fireplaces. Go for a hike, or hit the lake for swimming, fishing, or boating.
Rates: Rates are $120 per night for double occupancy; each additional person is $20 per night.
Lake Crescent Lodge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Its cottages and cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Choose between one-and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages, or stay in the always favored (and often booked) Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins. Spend your days hiking in the surrounding Olympic National Park, or exploring Lake Crescent by boat.
Rates: Nightly rates for cottages and cabins range between $317 and $398.
Tamarack Lodge Resort, Mammoth Lakes, California
It is on the peaceful shores of the Twin Lakes. Choose between recently built Deluxe Cabins and old wood-and-stone cabins. Swimming, fishing, boating, biking, and hiking are popular pastimes.
Rates: Summer cabin rates range from $369 to $999 per night.
(1)、Where can you observe bats at night?A、At Caddo Lake State Park B、At Lake Placid C、At Olympic National Park D、At the Twin Lakes(2)、If three people share one room in Lake Placid Lodge, how much will they pay?A、$60 B、$120 C、$140 D、$360(3)、Which of the following is difficult to reserve?A、Cottages at Lafitte' s Landing Guest Quarters B、Cabins at Lake Placid Lodge C、Deluxe Cabins D、Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins -
5、 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。
Joey was so excited he could hardly wait to get to the store. He walked so fast that his sister Beth had to run. " Do you have to hurry like that?" she puffed. On his way from school he had seen that baseball cap in Rogers' store window. Only a dollar, and this was the last cap! Joey had looked at the cap a long time. He wanted it more than anything. Every boy at school had one.
Joey thought of his piggy bank, into which he put every coin for running errands (差使) for his family and neighbors.
Joey raced home, not stopping for anything. He held the fat iron pig, opened it carefully, and poured out the coins. Ten. . . twenty. . . thirty. . . ninety cents. If only he had one more dime (一角硬币)!
Lost in thought, Joey stared out the window. " What' s wrong, Joey?" asked Mother. Joey told about the money and the cap. " If you give me what you have, I' ll add a dime," Mother said, handing him a dollar bill. " I' ll have some errands for you tomorrow. "
Joey jumped up. " Oh, thanks, Mom. That' s great! " And away went Joey and Beth to the store with the dollar bill in Joey' s pocket.
They turned the last corner. Ahead was a group of boys and girls, talking heatedly and looking down at the sidewalk.
One of the children was Ronny, a new boy who had been in this town only a short time. Ronny' s father had been sick, so there wasn' t much money for extras -- like baseball cap.
" What' s the matter?" Beth asked, anxiously.
" It' s Ronny, " answered Susan. " He' s been working and finally saved up a whole dollar, and now it' s lost! "
Joey went over to Ronny.
" We' ll all help look. We' ll find it! "
" Ronny was going to get that last cap in Rogers' window," put in Billy.
" I wanted it a lot. I want to join them. " Ronny said slowly.
Suddenly Joey remembered how Ronny had watched the fellows playing baseball, his eyes lighting up eagerly as they shouted and ran.
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。
Joey stared at the ground, thinking hard.
Forcing a smile, Joey showed Beth the empty pocket.
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6、 为了迎接世界读书日,学校英语社计划以" Reading For Fun" 为主题组织一场读书活动,请你写一份英文倡议书。内容包括:1. 活动目的;2. 活动内容;3. 发出倡议。
参考词汇:World Book Day 世界读书日
注意:1. 词数 80 左右;2. 开头和结尾已给出,可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Dear fellows,
English Club
April 20
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7、 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。
The local government of Zibo issued two open letters to all citizens. The government extended its gratitude for the citizens' (warm) and hospitality toward visitors coming to enjoy the city' s signature barbecue, has recently become a hit across the country.
Since early March, Zibo local barbecue (cause) a sensation online. But how did Zibo rise to fame? From July 2022 to February 2023, Zibo organized many trips to the city for university students. Despite reaching peak visitation numbers, there was no sense of panic. Instead, several supportive (policy) were promptly introduced, such as establishing a " Golden Stove Award" , forming a barbecue association, creating a map of Zibo barbecue restaurants, launching 21 dedicated tourist routes that go beyond just barbecue.
Zibo' s sudden boom in popularity also resulted the post-pandemic tourism revival China has experienced. The city aims to restore (it) tourism industry and ensure sustainable growth. (achieve) this goal, it has created welcoming environment with convenient services for young people, particularly university students. The city has also invited students from distinguished universities to visit Zibo for free, (signal) its eagerness to attract talented young individuals.
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8、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At a family picnic for employees of the company where my father worked, they held a contest for children. I was 13, full of enthusiasm, so I 1 myself into it.
The host gave each child a cloth handkerchief and told us the winner would be the one who cast it the 2 . The first throwers, took mighty wind-ups, but when the cloth left their hands, it 3 and landed on the ground a few inches in front of them. The crowd roared with 4 . Not until then did I realize it was not meant to 5 any real skill, but simply for laughs. However, it stimulated my 6 for thinking outside the box.
It 7 me to see the kids throwing harder when the handkerchief always caught the air and died. It was obvious that using the same 8 would not work. Suppose I tied a(an) 9 inside the handkerchief? When they inspected it, I' d be 10 . So I began tying the handkerchief around itself to make it small and 11 packed together to keep it from unfolding. When I approached the line, people were already laughing, 12 a big strong-looking boy like me casting it just a few inches.
I took a long wind-up, and the balled handkerchief 13 off maybe 60 feet away. The laughing 14 in collective shock. I had not broken the rules. What I learned from this contest was that, in order to live creatively, you have to 15 the less-used parts of your brain, and not accept stereotypes(刻板印象), slogans and unquestioned ideas.
(1)A 、 admitted B 、 threw C 、 trapped D 、 talked(2)A 、 farthest B 、 strongest C 、 highest D 、 biggest(3)A 、 escaped B 、 wrinkled C 、 opened D 、 appeared(4)A 、 pain B 、 applause C 、 laughter D 、 anger(5)A 、 demonstrate B 、 apply C 、 improve D 、 learn(6)A 、 responsibility B 、 imagination C 、 demand D 、 passion(7)A 、 delighted B 、 frightened C 、 amused D 、 annoyed(8)A 、 cloth B 、 technique C 、 rule D 、 line(9)A 、 ant B 、 rock C 、 leaf D 、 shoe(10)A 、 fined B 、 disqualified C 、 dismissed D 、 banned(11)A 、 loosely B 、 randomly C 、 firmly D 、 delicately(12)A 、 anticipating B 、 enjoying C 、 stopping D 、 confirming(13)A 、 dashed B 、 jumped C 、 shot D 、 rocketed(14)A 、 died B 、 roared C 、 continued D 、 weakened(15)A 、 glance through B 、 tap into C 、 give up D 、 go over -
9、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The benefits of cooking games for children
Various cooking games for children that are available online are more than just a fun pastime activity. Here are some information on how encouraging children to play online cooking games may educate them and contribute to their sense of independence and freedom.
Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment with ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset, creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices.
Online cooking games promote math and reading skills. The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental mathematical abilities. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions.
Cooking games boost confidence and independence. When kids finish a task actively, they feel good about themselves and proud of what they' ve done. For example, some creative games allow kids to experiment with a chef' s role. When kids have trust in their own skills, they are more likely to grow up with a feeling of confidence, responsibility, and independence.
Cooking games improve social skills. Playing multiplayer games allows children to interact with others, solve problems in cooperation, and so on. Online games can help them develop self-esteem and practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.
A. Cooking games enhance creativity.
B. Cooking games stimulate children' s interest.
C. So it' s advisable to play such online games with your friends.
D. Thus kids can be taught to read and improve their vocabulary.
E. Kids can master their cooking skills in the world of imagination.
F. They provide a number of developmental and educational benefits as well.
G. This is especially convenient for those kids lacking interpersonal skills in the real world.
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10、 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。
Imagine a future where science has created your twin. Not a flesh-and-blood twin, but one that recreates your flesh and blood, your bones, your heart, your brain — your whole body, in fact — as an extremely complicated computer model.
Your doctors can use this digital twin to work out how you will respond to a particular drug or medical procedure. They can even look further into the future, creating a " healthcast" , to forecast what diseases might happen to you or how your lifestyle will affect your health as you age. It is the ultimate in personalized medicine. This is the bold vision set out in Virtual You: How building your digital twin will revolutionize medicine and change your life by Peter Coveney, director of the Centre for Computational Science, and Roger Highfield, science director of the Science Museum Group, UK.
Digital twins are already in widespread use in industries such as civil engineering. But these model systems are much simpler than the complex human body. Imagine all the parts that come together to make you work: from the 3 billion letters of your genome (基因组), the numerous molecules (分子) that make up your cells, the trillions of cells building your tissues and organs, and the environment having its input too. Now, imagine trying to create a model of this that is made to each unique individual and that predicts the changes that will take place over a lifetime. This is easier said than done. Changes in the systems biologists want to describe are usually different from what mathematicians describe as " non-linear" (非线性的). Another complication is " emergence" : where the whole of a system is greater than the sum of its parts. This complexity challenges mathematics and pushes computing to the limit too.
But getting to the next level — a whole human individual — is going to require yet more data and a revolution in computing technology far beyond what is currently possible. Whether we will get there is an open question, but Virtual You shows us what scientists from different fields can achieve when they all work together.
(1)、What be learned about your science-made twin according to paragraph 1?A、Your twin looks just like you. B、Your twin knows your thoughts. C、Your twin exists on the computer. D、Your twin is created out of your DNA.(2)、Why is it difficult to build a digital twin?A、Human body is more complicated than models. B、Digital twins are not widely used in industries. C、Scientists lack enough data in building it. D、Mathematicians and biologists hold different opinions.(3)、What' s the author' s attitude towards the idea of a digital twin?A、Optimistic. B、Uncertain. C、Unconcerned. D、Skeptical.(4)、What is the purpose of this text?A、To stress the necessity of digital twins. B、To show the effects of digital twins on future health. C、To explain the building of digital twins in health. D、To introduce new treatments for diseases in the future. -
11、 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。
The Roman Colosseum was built almost two thousand years ago. Despite its age and a 14th century earthquake that knocked down the south side, most of the 150-some foot building is still standing. Scientists and engineers have long suspected a key to the building' s durability (使用年限) is the use of a specific Roman concrete. But exactly how this solid concrete has contributed to the architecture' s strength has been a mystery to researchers across the globe.
A team of researchers recently discovered a potential answer to why these ancient Roman buildings have been able to weather the test of time while many modern concrete structures seem to fall apart after a few decades. The answer is self-healing concrete.
The material has three components: limestone (石灰石), volcanic material and water. What the researchers found was that the self-healing feature might be simply caused by chemistry accidentally. The limestone in the concrete is likely the secret.
When the ancient Romans made mortar (灰浆), they heated up the lime to turn it into a substance called " quicklime" . And, because they introduced water to the quicklime during mixing, the heat it produced set up a chemical foundation that could strengthen the concrete later. When tiny cracks start to form later, the quicklime stops them from becoming bigger. When it rains, the lime reacts with the water to recombine as various forms of calcium carbonate (碳酸钙), quickly filling the crack or reacting with the volcanic ash to " heal" the material.
For materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez, this new understanding of ancient Roman concrete is a welcome discovery. " This is one way that the material can be more environmentally friendly," says Ramirez. " It' s sort of like a message in a bottle. The Romans made the material. We had to kind of figure out how they did it so that we can make better materials — and then, you know, in turn, be better protectors of our environment. "
(1)、What can we learn from paragraph 1?A、The secret of Roman concrete has been revealed. B、The Roman Colosseum was built in the 14th century. C、The whole Roman Colosseum survived the earthquake. D、Roman concrete is essential to the architecture' s strength.(2)、What does the underlined word " weather" in paragraph 2 mean?A、Take. B、Stand. C、Avoid. D、Fail.(3)、What do we know about the self-healing process?A、The lime itself could fill the crack later. B、The quicklime should be made on rainy days. C、The chemical foundation could weaken the concrete. D、Combining water and quicklime would produce heat.(4)、What can be inferred from Ramirez' s words?A、People can be inspired to make greener materials. B、The secret of Roman concrete is hidden in a bottle. C、Roman concrete has greatly improved the environment. D、Roman concrete is popular in making modern architecture. -
12、 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。
Money Daniels spends several hours every week cleaning up cans and bottles in the rivers near his home with other teen environmentalists in Chattanooga, TN. Together, they have collected more than 1 ton of aluminum cans, nearly 1,000 cans a week for a year. In January, he co-founded a club called the Cleanup Kids with his best friend. The project' s mission: to encourage kids to pick up 1 million pounds of trash across the globe before the end of the year.
Daniels says he first developed a passion for wildlife when he was 3. " As far back as I can remember, I' ve always loved animals," Daniels says. Marine life especially interests him. When he began discovering trash on walks along the river with his family, he immediately thought of his favorite sea creatures.
His mission now is saving the earth' s rivers, which he points out are even more polluted than the world' s oceans. " Eighty percent of the ocean' s trash comes from rivers," he says. In 2019, he adopted the name Conservation Kid on Instagram, and started posting about things like how something as simple as a deserted face mask can entangle (缠住), choke, and kill turtles, birds, and fish. Mask waste has increased an estimated 9,000% since the pandemic(疫情) began.
Although he mostly speaks to other teens, Daniels has found that adults are often persuaded by his argument that cleaning up, recycling, and ridding plastic ought to be a selfish act for humanity: when plastics break down, they can wind up in our drinking water. He has met with the mayor of his city, and his experiences speaking with influential grownups has convinced him that adults can change their habits.
But, in truth, the burden to save the planet has landed on children like him. " Kids may be a small percent of the population, but we' re 100% of the future," he says. " And we can save the world. "
(1)、What led to the birth of Daniel' s project?A、The inspiration from his best friend. B、The goal to make a role model for kids. C、The concern for the ocean life. D、The idea of other teen environmentalists.(2)、Which can be inferred from paragraph 3?A、The ocean' s trash has grown rapidly. B、The river pollution requires less attention. C、Many animals are infected in the pandemic. D、River waste contributes most to the ocean' s trash.(3)、Which of the following can best describe Money Daniels?A、Optimistic and creative. B、Caring and responsible. C、Considerate and generous. D、Courageous and devoted.(4)、What is the passage mainly about?A、Grownups' selfish behaviors for humanity. B、A teenager' s contributions to saving the waters. C、A youngster' s responsibility to protect the world. D、Teen environmentalists' efforts to clean the oceans. -
13、 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。
Four London hotspots for coffee fans
Although London is known for its tea drinking habits, we can' t deny that Londoners are also enthusiastic coffee fans. We' ve rounded up our top 4 favourite coffee hotspots in the city.
Kapihan
Kapihan brings together the unique flavours of South East Asia in their new Battersea location. Both a coffee house and bakery, their selected single-origin coffee roasts are bound to give you a coffee experience like no other.
Friendly staff and a contemporary interior make this one of the best coffee spots to visit in South West London.
Antipode
Bringing the charm of Australian coffee to London - this café by day and bar by night concept suites every occasion. They boast some of the newest and most innovative coffee making techniques to ensure each cup they serve you is made to perfection.
We recommend the Japanese filter coffee accompanied by the mature cheese toastie.
Kiss the Hippo
Kiss the Hippo are certified professionals at making a good cup of Richmond coffee. They bring together elements of the quality of their coffee, and serving it in a beautiful space; to give you the most memorable experience.
In-house roasting is what makes their coffee-making process stand out. Their improved approach ensures that each cup holds perfectly brewed coffee for you to enjoy.
Jolt
Jolt, now open in Fitzrovia, aims to give you the most theatrical coffee experience. Their unique single-origin beans create everything from fresh cold brews, smooth, delicate lattes, and flat whites. Give them a visit to try their signature " Spanish Lattes" .
Enjoy their fresh coffee and watch their famous black glove-wearing baristas (咖啡师)work their magic.
(1)、What make Kapihan one of the most recommended coffee spots to visit?A、Its location and flavor. B、Its coffee roaster and origin. C、Its service and room design. D、Its barista and magic.(2)、Which spot suits the fans of the Japanese filter coffee?A、Kapihan. B、Antipode. C、Kiss the Hippo. D、Jolt.(3)、What can customers do when drinking coffee in Jolt?A、Enjoy a movie. B、Obtain a signature. C、Watch a magic show. D、Witness the coffee-making. -
14、 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。
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was very unfriendly to them.
One day, Ali took Zahra' s shoes to a shoe repairman to have them fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn' t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali' s running shoes. Zahra' s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long-distance race that would be held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win the new shoes.
The day of the race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted, he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with him from behind. Ali crashed to the ground.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
Filled with pleasure, Ali walked home quickly.
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15、 假定你是李华, 针对你校学生普遍不吃早餐或者用零食代替早餐的现象, 请你代表英语俱乐部给全校学生写一份倡议书, 号召大家养成科学吃早餐的习惯。内容包括:1. 早餐的重要性;2. 如何健康吃早餐;3. 提出倡议。注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;3. 倡议书的开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。
Have a good breakfast!
Dear fellow students,
The English Club
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16、 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。
Deng Yaping, who has set . example to table tennis players all over the world, was born in 1973, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. It was her addiction to the sport led to her playing table tennis when she was only 5 years old. Four years later, she won her provincial junior championship. At the age of 13, she won her first (nation) championship and beat other (competitor) in all kinds of competitions in the following years. She had won 18 championships by the time she retired(退役) from sports at the age of 24. Deng Yaping is regarded as one of the . (amazing) players in the history of sport.
However, compared with other athletes, it seemed (extreme) challenging for her to achieve her dream. At first, she (refuse) by the Henan Provincial Team just because she wasn' t tall enough. Her path to success was filled with many other challenges, none of them stopped her. She practised even harder and finally made to the top. Her great determination and mental (strong) have inspired thousands of people. Now, she has become a living legend in the sports field at home and abroad.
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17、 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。
When I was a young Dad, my family was struggling just to get by. I was getting a few days' work here and there as a substitute(代课的) teacher. I was teaching every 1 and every grade. Then near the end of the school year I got 2 at the last second to teach at a local grade school.
I got there late 3 the summer to come and the 4 of work it would bring. The class I got had a bad case of summer break 5 too. There was no surprising that they were 6 , bouncing off their seats and talking excitedly.
Finally, it was time for a short 7 and I was as happy as they were to get outside the 8 classroom. I watched them play and hoped it would 9 them out so the afternoon wouldn' t be as 10 as the morning had been on me. A little girl ran up to me. She had a handful of freshly 11 wild flowers. "This is for you, Mr Mazzella. " she said. In that second I felt a 12 I hadn' t felt all day. I smiled and thanked her as she skipped 13 away.
Every single thing we do is a part of our purpose here and our mission. It is a lifelong
14 too, so stop worrying about your mission and your purpose. You are 15 them each and every day.
(1)A 、 day B 、 subject C 、 school D 、 time(2)A 、 called in B 、 turned down C 、 picked up D 、 watched out(3)A 、 waiting for B 、 dreaming of C 、 worrying about D 、 concentrating on(4)A 、 lack B 、 reward C 、 change D 、 influence(5)A 、 boredom B 、 arrangement C 、 depression D 、 fever(6)A 、 curious B 、 noisy C 、 calm D 、 active(7)A 、 lunch B 、 break C 、 lesson D 、 game(8)A 、 quiet B 、 big C 、 hot D 、 dirty(9)A 、 wear B 、 knock C 、 keep D 、 leave(10)A 、 long B 、 quick C 、 dull D 、 tough(11)A 、 planted B 、 picked C 、 pressed D 、 decorated(12)A 、 surprise B 、 regret C 、 joy D 、 praise(13)A 、 happily B 、 carefully C 、 hesitantly D 、 anxiously(14)A 、 idea B 、 challenge C 、 adventure D 、 process(15)A 、 discussing B 、 living C 、 considering D 、 offering -
18、 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。
There are so many ways to explore in regard to finding new happiness. Below you' ll find some tips to help you find your idea of happiness.
Find a new hobby. When it comes to hobbies, the possibilities are endless. You can be as adventurous, creative, or outgoing as you want. You can try out a new hobby alone or with friends. Hobbies can help reduce stress and put our focus on what is fun and different.
Put yourself first. A lot of people forget to take care of themselves because of a busy work schedule, marriage, kids and family. But remember when you put yourself first, your happiness will shine through for sure.
This way, you can not only be your best self but also possibly take better care of people around you.
Exercise. Not everyone is a fan of exercise, but it does have so many benefits. All it takes is 30 minutes of movement to gain those "feel-good chemicals" to better your mood(心情) and health.
Eat a balanced diet. There is a relationship between food and mood. A healthy balanced diet will make you stronger and happier. If you eat poorly, your organs(器官) will react negatively. As a result, you suffer from illnesses or have mood swings—you anger easily and find it hard to concentrate.
Having a good support system is known to help improve our well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone means well. So it' s important to be aware of that and make it your priority only to allow people beneficial to your mental health in your life.
A. Choose your social circles wisely.
B. Know that people are always there for you.
C. You are doing your body a service by working out.
D. Happiness is based on how much you can do for others.
E. The key is to find something that will do just that for you.
F. What you put in your body determines how your body responds.
G. Taking time out for yourself daily improves your emotion and performance.
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19、 阅读理解
Thanks to the hard work of companies like California-based Orbital Assembly Corporation(OAC), space tourism is well on its way to coming true. Now, the company is working to offer a chance for space visitors to "get out of the world" by checking into the world' s first true hotel in low Earth orbit(轨道).
The 650-foot-wide Ferris-wheel-like Voyager Space Station(VSS) will be made up of two rings connected together. The inside circle will be fitted with spacecraft stations for guests while the outside ring will house the rooms, restaurants, bars, gyms, and scientific research labs. The hotel which is powered by the sun will travel at high speed to create artificial gravity(人造重力), providing tourists a comfortable stay. When completed, it will have rooms for up to 400 people.
While the idea is attractive, making VSS a reality will take time and money. The team is now building a smaller prototype(雏形) ring. Once finished, OAC engineers will attempt to create artificial gravity. Transporting the VSS to space will cost thousands of millions of dollars. However, OAC believes that they will recoup the money by asking $5 million per person for each 3-day stay. Though the cost may seem too high, it is cheap compared to the 55 million it costs to stay on the ISS(International Space Station).Besides, guests at the Voyager Station will be living in the greatest conditions.
"You' re going to have the top cooks making really good food, " Orbital CEO John Blincow told the Washington Post. "There' ll be two shows every night as well. " Visitors will also be able to take part in the activities that are not possible on Earth such as spacewalks which allow visitors to admire views of Earth and space.
If everything goes according to plan, the company plans to start work in 2026 and welcome the first visitors in 2027. "If you are eager to be among the first, you can pay an amount of money to save your place ahead of time, " added John Blincow.
(1)、What do we know about the VSS?A、It will be powered by electricity. B、It will be made up of two squares. C、It can travel fast to escape Earth gravity. D、It can provide Earth-like living conditions.(2)、What does the underlined word "recoup" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Recover. B、Waste. C、Spend. D、Save.(3)、Why are John Blincow' s words mentioned in paragraph 4?A、To praise the hard work of OAC. B、To show the high-end service of the VSS. C、To stress the importance of exploring space. D、To present what life will be like in the future.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、It takes lots of time and money to travel to space. B、Traveling to space has long been the human' s dream. C、The world' s first space hotel hopes to welcome visitors. D、Space tourism has been warmly welcomed since its beginning. -
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Teenagers who spend more time on after-school activities and less than two hours of screen time after school are more mentally(心理上) healthy, according to a study published in the journal Preventive Medicine. The new study was carried out by researchers from the University of British Columbia.
The study used information collected from more than 28, 000 seventh-grade Canadian students between 2014 and 2018. The students first answered questions about their usage of screen time after school, including how much time they spent watching TV, Netflix or something else. Then, students reported how many days they had taken part in after-school activities such as sports or arts programmes. After that, researchers asked students to describe their state of mind. For example, when given a statement such as "I start most days thinking that I will have a good day", they could choose to what level they agreed with it on a scale(等级).
Some of the results were expected, researchers said in the study. Students with no after-school activities usually had high levels of screen time, for example. And they expected girls would score higher on negative indicators(消极指标) of mental health, as earlier research had found that they tended to have higher levels of anxiety compared to boys.
What was noteworthy, researchers say, is that even among students who took part in after-school activities, 46% still went beyond the recommended screen time of two hours. At the same time, 67% of students who didn' t take part in after-school activities also had more than two hours of screen time. Together, this suggests high screen time among teenagers generally.
"The findings suggest that after-school activities are valuable for the happy growing of teenagers, " the study said. "While past studies have proved the importance of after-school activities for social and academic(学业的) development, the present study shows their importance for good mental health results. "
(1)、Which of the following came last when students took part in the new study?A、Talking about their lifestyles. B、Introducing their after-school activities. C、Reporting their mental states on a scale. D、Answering questions about screen time use.(2)、What do the researchers find about teenage girls?A、They often have higher levels of satisfaction. B、Few of them take part in after-school activities. C、Anxiety has become a serious problem among them. D、Too much screen time may be more harmful to them.(3)、What does the author want to show by using the numbers in paragraph 4?A、Earlier findings about screen time are wrong. B、High screen time is common among teenagers. C、No after-school activities means no screen time. D、Screens attract teenagers more than after-school activities do.(4)、Why are after-school activities so important according to the new study?A、They are good for teenagers' physical health. B、They help to improve teenagers' mental health. C、They encourage teenagers' social development. D、They allow teenagers to become better learners.