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1、 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。
"Regrets, I've had a few. But then again, too few to mention," Frank Sinatra chanted in his 1969 hit "My Way". The song's idea is attractive: that anyone can just declare what's done is done and move on. Some take the declaration a step further and claim they have no regrets at all. Whether a boast or an actual attitude, "no regrets" suggests that life can and should be lived without looking through the rear-view mirror.
Easier said than done, though. In 2020, author Daniel H. Pink launched the World Regret Survey, the largest ever survey on the topic. With his research team, Pink asked more than 15,000 people in 105 countries, "How often do you look back on your life and wish you had done things differently?" 82% said regret is at least an occasional part of their life; roughly 21% said they feel regret "all the time." Only 1% said they never feel regret.
If you are of the "no regrets" type, you might think that all this regret is a recipe for unhappiness. But that isn't the case. True, being overwhelmed by regret is indeed bad for you. But going to the other extreme may be even worse. To rid yourself of regrets doesn't free you from shame or sorrow; it leads you to make the same mistakes again and again. To truly get over our guilt requires that we put regret in its proper place.
As uncomfortable as it is, regret is an amazing cognitive ( 认 知 ) achievement. If today your relationship with your partner has soured, your regret might mentally take you back to last year. You would remember your being mean and sensitive, and then imagine yourself showing more patience, being kind instead of hurtful at key moments. Then you would fast-forward to today and see how your relationship could be progressing instead of languishing.
But regret doesn't have to be left unmanaged. The trick is to accept it and use it for learning and improvement. You can be honest with yourself about what went wrong and use that knowledge to enjoy better relationships in the future.
(1)、What should we do if we have had a bitter quarrel with a close friend according to Frank Sinatra?A、Attract more people to your argument. B、Send him/her a letter of apology. C、Boast about being more reasonable. D、Forget about it and just let it go.(2)、Which of the following statements about regret may the writer agree with?A、We can do nothing about regret. B、Unhappiness results from regret. C、Ignoring regrets is missing the opportunity to improve. D、Ridding yourself of regrets helps free you from sorrow.(3)、What does the underlined word "languishing" in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A、Improving. B、Healing. C、Showing up. D、Breaking up.(4)、What might be a suitable title for the text?A、Long for a different past? Regret it! B、Regret to become smarter-if you let it. C、Regret? Not my way! D、Stay away! Regret will heal itself. -
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。
Some new comets( 彗 星 ) have been discovered accidentally by amateur( 业 余 的 ) astronomers. Surprisingly a few bright comets have been discovered with the naked eye(肉眼) by members of the general public. However, a great number of comets are found by comet hunters carrying out telescope searches of chosen areas of the night sky.
As the movement of all comets is directed around the Sun and because these bodies brighten as they move towards the Sun, there is a greater possibility for the discovery of a new comet in the skies towards the Sun rather than away from the Sun's direction. This means that searches should be put on the western sky after evening light and on the eastern sky before morning light.
From the astronomical point there is no time during the year which is the best for the discovery of new comets. A search can be done at any time providing there is no bright Moon.
Studies done on the discovery conditions of comets discovered before show that more comets have been discovered in the morning sky than in the evening sky. Thus the smart comet hunter should make sure that morning activity receives as much if not more attention than any evening effort.
In recent times, the use of advanced CCD technology to discover objects close to the Earth will in the future greatly reduce the chances of new comets being found with small telescopes. An example of the new technology is the very successful LINEAR program operating in New Mexico. However, until a similar system is based in the southern half of the Earth there will continue to be chances for the discovery of new comets which come from the south.
(1)、What are comet hunters advised to do?A、Look away from the Sun. B、Stay where there's bright light. C、Face the western sky in the daytime. D、Turn to the east in the early morning.(2)、What do we know about the time for the discovery of new comets?A、Days when they're close to the Earth are great chances. B、Certain fixed days are best for watching comets. C、Every day is the same if there's no bright Moon. D、Days with the Moon should never be missed.(3)、Which of the following is a smart idea for comet hunters?A、Paying more attention in the morning than in the afternoon. B、Being equally serious both in the morning and afternoon. C、Being more relaxed in the morning than in the afternoon. D、Forming a habit of working only in the morning.(4)、What can be inferred about the CCD technology?A、It's similar to a telescope. B、It's spreading all over the world. C、It'll disappoint comet hunters. D、It'll make comet hunters feel lucky. -
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。
Climbing, I once thought, was a very manly activity, but as I found my way into this activity, I came to see that something quite different happens on the rock.
Like wild swimming, rock climbing involves you into the landscape. On the rock, I am fully present. Eyes pay close attention, ears are alert, and hands move across the surface. Unlike walking, where I could happily wander about absent-mindedly, in climbing, attentive observation is extremely important.
As an arts student studying English literature, I discovered a new type of reading from outdoor climbing. Going out on to the crags(悬崖), I saw how you can learn to read the rocks and develop a vocabulary of physical movements. Good climbers knew how to map their bodies on to the stone. Watching them, I wanted to possess that skillful language.
My leap happened when I worked for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. Guiding my explorations into this strange new landscape was Nan Shepherd. Unlike the goal-directed mindset of many mountaineers, she is not concerned with peaks or personal beats. Shepherd sees the mountain as a total environment and she celebrates the Caingorms as a place alive with plants, rocks, animals and elements. Through her generous spirit and my own wanderings, I saw that rock climbing need not be a process of testing yourself against anything. Rather, the intensity of focus could release you into another way of being.
Spending so much time in high and stony places has changed my view on the world and our place in it. I have come into physical contact with processes that go way beyond the everyday. Working with gravity, geology, rhythms of weather and deep time, I gain an actual relationship with the earth. This connection lies at the heart of my passion for rock climbing. I return to the rocks, because this is where I feel in touch — with our land.
(1)、Why does the author like climbing?A、It challenges her to compete with men. B、It allows her a unique attitude toward rock. C、It teaches her how to possess a new language. D、It makes her feel connected with the world.(2)、What does the writer find important in climbing?A、Balance. B、Concentration. C、Determination. D、Curiosity.(3)、What does the writer learn from Nan Shepherd?A、Climbing goes together with nature. B、Every mountain top is within reach. C、The best climber is the one having fun. D、You cannot achieve high unless you change.(4)、What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 5 refer to?A、Time. B、Contact. C、The world. D、My view. -
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。
Ever keen to keep you saving, we've come up with three more great ideas to keep money in your pockets.
Pay in cash
Pay in cash rather than stick everything on a card to worry about later — that way, money seems more ‘real'. By doing this, you can actually get a sense of what you're spending. But don't make repeated trips to the cash-point(取款机) every day, spending randomly your hard-earned money bit by bit. Instead, make one withdrawal at the start of the week, then put your cards away and set yourself a cash budget.
DIY
Fancy making your own bookshelves or turning a scarf into a skirt? There are plenty of sites that will teach you clever new tricks with old junk, from threading a string bracelet(手镯) to building your own shoe containers from recycled tins. These enlightening ideas will transform your home and wardrobe(衣橱) and, even if you're usually all fingers and thumbs, this can be done easily in less than an hour. A few minutes exploring for ‘DIY crafts' online provides plenty of cheap creative ideas.
Cut back online shopping
We've all done it, surfed the net at lunch or late at night, aimlessly dropping virtual bargains in our virtual basket and hitting the virtual checkout button. However, the resulting damage to your bank balance is all too real. Why do you think online retailers( 零售商) keep your credit card details on file? So you can just press ‘Buy' and they've got your cash. Again and again. But all you end up with is loads of goods you wouldn't otherwise have bought. If you're tempted(诱惑), be strict, put the mouse down and ask yourself: "Do I really need this?" The answer is most probably: "No".
(1)、Which of the following can help save your money?A、Visiting a bank regularly. B、Limiting visits to cash-points. C、Surfing DIY sites for old junks. D、Relying on a card while shopping.(2)、What does the underlined words in the idea of DIY mean?A、Awkward. B、Busy. C、Creative. D、Nervous.(3)、What may aimless virtual shopping result in?A、Saving money. B、Making a good deal. C、Making ends meet. D、Piling up unwanted items. -
5、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Which place did the youngest group come in?A、Second. B、Third. C、Fourth.(2)、What should Eastside practice more?A、The dance. B、The music. C、The expression.(3)、Why did The Storm win the first prize?A、The violinist played so well. B、The singer had a beautiful voice. C、The dancers performed excellent.
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6、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Who is the man probably?A、An airline clerk. B、A police officer. C、A salesperson.(2)、What color is the woman's handbag?A、Black. B、Golden. C、Dark red.(3)、What is in the woman's handbag?A、Her purse. B、Her house keys. C、Her ID card.(4)、What will the woman do next?A、Cancel the credit card. B、Wait for the man's call. C、Phone the Lost and Found Office.
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7、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How old is the man's daughter?A、18. B、20. C、22.(2)、What did the man's daughter do yesterday?A、She gave a toy turtle to him. B、She posted the story online. C、She complained about his action.(3)、Where are the speakers?A、At a studio. B、At the man's office. C、At the woman's home.
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8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is wrong with the woman?A、She has a headache. B、She got a bad cold. C、She can't fall asleep.(2)、When is the deadline for the report?A、Wednesday. B、Thursday. C、Friday.(3)、How does the man suggest the woman deal with the report?A、Improve it. B、Leave it with him. C、Submit it later.
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What will the woman prepare for the host?A、Chocolates. B、A scarf. C、A tie.(2)、What does the woman think of table manners?A、They're easy. B、They're too formal. C、They're complex.
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10、 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A sales promotion. B、Their new stores. C、The man's work.
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11、 What does the man mean?A、He likes the book. B、He hasn't read the book. C、He will return the book soon.
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12、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Neighbors. B、Close friends. C、Brother and sister.
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13、 Why do the speakers come here?A、To sell a house. B、To look at a new place. C、To do some shopping.
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14、 What is the time now?A、5:15 B、5:00. C、4:45.
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15、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。
It was a sunny morning six months ago. Henry, a teenager boy, had been walking down the sidewalk. When he made way for an old lady, he fell to the ground. His heart suddenly stopped.
However, Henry was fortunate enough to fall in front of a faith-based shelter for home less people in transitional housing (过渡房) based in Hyannis, Massachusetts. A 54-year-old resident David was working inside it when he heard someone outside screaming for help. He ran to the scene as soon as possible.
David, who had just been given CPR (心肺复苏) training with all the staff and residents of the shelter a few days previously, ran over to Henry's motionless body and started giving first aid. He had been conducting CPR for ten minutes before medical staff arrived and loaded Henry into the ambulance.
Henry was born with a kind of heart disease. The disease was deadly especially when it struck on the road. Thanks to David's immediate action. Henry was saved in time. In no time, Henry's father Sam came to the hospital and said thanks to David and the doctors over again and again. One of Henry's attending doctors said. "No one could believe it. Generally speaking, if you're not in the hospital and go into shock from a heart attack, you won't survive it. Even if you're in the hospital, the result may be the same."
A resident in the shelter said, "David is a nice, lovely and reliable man. He is very organized and always arranges things perfectly. So I know he can deal with the emergency." Of course, David could made it because he had been volunteering to serve the homeless since childhood. But something unexpected caused him to be homeless and end up in the shelter.
As a means of thanking David for helping to save his son from certain death, Sam created a page to raise money for David. "David is doing everything right to escape his homelessness, but the barrier is huge. Chances of escaping homelessness are about as slim as walking away from a heart attack," he said.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Sam had since been able to raise some money for David.
David also expressed endless gratitude to Sam and whoever had helped him.
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16、假定你是李华,六月十八日,你校以"Father's Day"为主题举办了一场英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇报道向校英文报投稿,内容包括:
1. 比赛时间、地点和目的;
2. 比赛现场描述;
3. 你的感受。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Meaningful English Speaking Contest
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17、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。
Since ancient times, human beings have tried to explore space and find other life forms. They even tended (improve) the moon's environment to support life. It was the first time that they had grown plants in the lunar soil. The scientists said they had no idea whether anything (grow) in the moon dirt. They wanted to see if it could be used to grow food. The results surprised them.
Ferl is one of the (professor) in the University of Florida's institute, and he was (amaze) at the results. "Plants (actual) grow in the soil of the moon," he said. Ferl and other researchers planted thale cress(拟南芥), a small flowering plant in lunar soil. The good news was that all the seeds grew. The bad news was that after first week, the lunar soil put too much pressure on the plants, (cause) then to grow slowly. The majority the moon plants ended up stunted—meaning small or not fully developed.
The longer the soil was exposed to solar radiation and wind on the moon, the (bad) the plants seemed to be. The soil, was collected by the Apollo 11 mission, was the least helpful for growth because it had been exposed for a couple billion years.
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18、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。
I had the most wonderful experience with a taxi driver yesterday and it really made my day.
Last afternoon, I was going from my home to a supermarket. I wouldn't be long there because I had 1 in walking. Using a walking stick, I stopped a taxi. The driver went out of his way to 2 me. He told me that he wanted to 3 up a few things. "I am happy to turn off the meter(计程表) and then start it again when we 4 back." In that case, it was 5 cheaper for me to book his taxi to go home than to pay two 6 booking fees. I responded, "Thanks, sir."
Then he went 7 with me and meanwhile waited for me. He had just gone through the checkout as I was lining up to 8 . When he saw me coming out, he helped me carry my things to the 9 and supported me into it. When we got back to my place, he parked his car as 10 to my door as possible to save me a bit of 11 . He even carried all of those things to the front door with a smile along the way. What a 12 and caring gentleman!
Today, I plan to write the 13 experience on my blog where I will 14 him. I truly believe he is a jewel and worthy of being thought highly of. 15 it with the whole world is really worthwhile!
(1)A 、fun B 、comfort C 、difficulty D 、reflection(2)A 、assist B 、seek C 、monitor D 、reject(3)A 、break B 、eat C 、tear D 、pick(4)A 、head B 、give C 、take D 、call(5)A 、impossibly B 、illegally C 、previously D 、definitely(6)A 、professional B 、national C 、separate D 、false(7)A 、drinking B 、shopping C 、hiking D 、hunting(8)A 、pay B 、gather C 、relax D 、donate(9)A 、bus B 、car C 、supermarket D 、house(10)A 、high B 、fast C 、close D 、distant(11)A 、covering B 、walking C 、cash D 、duty(12)A 、humorous B 、romantic C 、creative D 、friendly(13)A 、impressive B 、comic C 、upsetting D 、disappointing(14)A 、guide B 、employ C 、praise D 、greet(15)A 、Celebrating B 、Sharing C 、Defending D 、Judging -
19、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。
As we know, forming a good personality is very useful for everyone. You can improve your personality with some suggestions given below.
● It has been proved that intelligence can be divided into many classes. Many times school top students also lose out in their careers because adjustment with knowledge in a career field requires the specific type of ability to make wise decisions.
● Moral principle and awareness. If you are aware, you will do your work with complete honesty and determination. It is clear that persons like you don't need to be watched over at work. Since you know your responsibilities, you will be successful in your field.
● Openness. If you have the ability to hug something with an open heart then undoubtedly you can learn a lot. This ability makes you win popularity with your friends because you do not hesitate to learn even from your younger ones. Always remember if your personality is like that—having the ability to accept the right thing, you are successful.
● Communication. The role of conversation is important in developing personality. Your speaking ability not only makes you popular but also gives you success. So your pronunciation should be clear. Along with speaking, it is also important to have the art of listening. Be-sides, take special care of your body language too.
● Teamwork. Effective teamwork is the key to the strength of an organization. Characteristics of an effective team include a high degree of interaction with people inside and outside the group and a healthy amount of disagreement and creativity.
A Loss.B. Wisdom.
C. You need to improve spoken language.
D. Awareness acts as a basic condition for success.
E. Everyone wants to work with such open people.
F. Good teamwork ensures the success of the work.
G. That's because you tell a lot through your body language.
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20、阅读理解
If there was any doubt about whether the world has entered a new space race, the competition of lunar-bound launch this month could be the smoking gun. After NASA canceled two launch attempts in late August and early September-followed by delays(延期) caused by Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole—the US space agency tried again to send up its first Artemis mission.
That period fits in with that of another mission less-known in the United States. A Japanese commercial company focusing on building moon landers launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Dec. 11, 2022 in the US.
"We recognize that a launch of NASA's is scheduled during the same timeframe, and we believe this sends the message that a new age is opening for the cislunar economy(地月经济) with these two historic missions—one government and one commercial," the company said in a statement.
NASA happens to be one of the company's customers, hoping to receive moon dust samples from the private lander's trip. However, the plan failed on Apr. 26, 2023. If the Tokyo-based company had succeeded, it would have been the first to land a Japanese spacecraft on the moon. What's more, it could have been the first successful private delivery of cargo to the lunar surface ever.
Brad Jolliff, director of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, believes the next five years will be full of commercial missions to perform landings, deliver more goods to the moon, and promote science experiments. In Brad's opinion, the new age of lunar exploration and travel won't be done entirely by NASA. It will be done with international partners and with commercial partners.
(1)、What made NASA put off its launch plan a third time?A、Natural disasters. B、A lack of preparation. C、The high cost of technology. D、Other important experiments.(2)、What do we know about the Japanese company?A、Its head office is in the US. B、It has ever sent goods for customers in space. C、Its launch time is roughly the same as a NASA's launch. D、It's a company successfully delivering goods to the moon.(3)、What does the underlined word "cargo" in paragraph 4 mean?A、Satellite. B、Spaceship. C、Signal. D、Goods.(4)、What is Brad's attitude to private commercial missions to space?A、Hopeful. B、Opposed. C、Careless. D、Doubtful.