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1、 阅读理解
It's often said that we human beings can dream in a foreign language. Could dreaming in a foreign language improve our memory? Does dreaming in a foreign language mean we are making progress in learning that language?
Before we look at multilingual(多语言) dreams, first we need to look at sleep. The connection between sleep and language can be applied to how we learn any language, including our native language. Even adults still learn about one new word every two days in their first language. But, if we are going to remember that new word better, what matters is that we need to connect it with what we have learned. And in order to do that, we"need to have some sleep", says Gareth Gaskell, a professor at the University of York.
It's during sleep that the integration(整合) of old and new knowledge happens. At night, one part of our brain — the hippocampus — takes whatever new information it receives during the day and passes it on to other parts of the brain to be stored The role that dreams play in this night-time learning process is still being studied, but"it's entirely possible that during multilingual dreams, the brain is trying to connect the two languages", says Marc, a researcher at a university, in Bern, Switzerland.
So having multilingual dreams could mean that our brain is trying to remember a new word or phrase. However, it could also have an emotional (情感) significance. Danuta, a professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Silesia in Poland, suggests that multilingual dreams can express"fears or wishes" around learning a foreign language, including the wish to be a local speaker or to be accepted within a certain community.
We clearly still have a lot to learn about multilingual dreams, but one thing seems certain: if you're trying to learn a new language, you can sleep on it.
(1)、Why does the author mention questions in paragraph 1?A、To compare different ideas. B、To introduce the main topic. C、To present different types of dreams. D、To discuss the human language ability.(2)、What is the key element in memorizing a new word according to the text?A、The other new words. B、The native language. C、The gained knowledge. D、The speaking practice.(3)、What can we learn about multilingual dreams?A、They may influence people's sleep quality. B、They can reflect language-learning feelings. C、They are the best option to learn a language. D、They help to clear up the useless information.(4)、Where is the text most likely from?A、A novel. B、A diary. C、A guidebook. D、A magazine. -
2、 阅读理解
I'm not a fan of patchwork quilts(拼缝被子). While I appreciate the feelings and effort put into making them, I usually don't really care about the end result. Surprisingly, however, there is a small patchwork quilt in my home.
This quilt originally belonged to my mother. In her later years, after my father passed away, she joined a weekly"book club" with some women from the neighborhood. In fact, it was more of an excuse to get together and drink coffee. One of the ladies, Emily, was skilled in handicrafts and she made my mother a small quilt.
For years, this quilt sat folded on a chair in my mom's living room. It went with her when she moved to a small, one-bedroom suite at an assisted living facility(辅助生活机构). I never saw my mother use it throughout all those years.
During one of my visits, I playfully teased(取笑) my mom about her never using the quilt and asked her why she kept it. She said it was because it was a gift from Emily. I questioned further, as she was not particularly close to Emily and did not even like the quilt's design. Her response remained the same: Because it was from Emily.
After thinking this over for several days. I came to realize that the quilt's value did not lie in its appearance or in its maker, but rather in the significance it held for my mother about neighborliness, community and caring for one another.
I inherited(继承) the quilt more than a decade ago and it has remained folded on a shelf ever since. My plan is to one day gift it to my daughter, but I won't pressure her to keep it, although I'm secretly hoping she will.
Patchwork quilts hold stories. The tales we attach to what we see and do enrich our lives. turning the ordinary into something magical.
(1)、What was the author's attitude towards patchwork quilts at the beginning?A、The author was eager to learn about them. B、The author didn't care much for them. C、The author was very fond of them. D、The author admired them greatly.(2)、What was the true purpose of the author's mother attending the"book club"?A、To socialize with neighbors. B、To share handcrafting skills. C、To learn how to make coffee. D、To discuss the books they read.(3)、Why did the author's mother keep the quilt for years without using it?A、She found it too beautiful to use. B、She planned to give it to her daughter. C、It reminded her of the weekly book club. D、It represented the values of community and care.(4)、What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A、The stories can make our ordinary life more exciting. B、Patchwork quilts are valuable because they are handmade. C、Ordinary objects can become magical through the stories we tell. D、The craftsmanship of patchwork quilts is what makes them special. -
3、 阅读理解
Four Wonderful Hotels in Spain
Hotel Villa Favorita
It is a beautiful 19th-century building, the last of its kind on La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain, now doing business as an amazing luxury(豪华) hotel. Some rooms look out over the city, white others face directly out to sea. The hotel's restaurant, Amelia, was owned by a famous cook who would bring the tastes of his native Argentina to Spain's Atlantic coast.
Hotel Zinema7
Hotel Zinema 7 is a hotel that's all about the love of movies. It's designed(设计) with the art of cinema in mind. The large film-star images in the guest rooms are the most outstanding example. You'll really admire how well the whole idea has been put together. Looking back, it makes total sense because the hotel is actually inside an old, famous movie theater called the Astoria Cinema. The change into a hotel was pretty cool.
Nobu Hotel San Sebastian
This hotel is housed in a Belle Epoque-style building, the inside decorated (装饰) with a mix of modern Japanese design and local touches. All 17 guest rooms offer views of La Concha Bay. The rooms use soft colors and simple designs creating a sense of calm. You can enjoy a drink or a meal at Nobu Terrace, which overlooks La Concha Bay. The Nobu Restaurant features Japanese tastes by its cook Nobu Matsuhisa
Hotel Arima & Spa
This hotel in San Sebastian is a fine example of forward-looking hotel design.combined with an eco-friendly, nature-first way that makes for a peaceful experience. The location places it at some distance from the beaches and the town center, but what you gain is more close meet with the Marimon's forest. The rooms feel warm and natural, and most of then look out at green scenery.
(1)、What do we know about Hotel Villa Favorita?A、It was set up by a cook. B、It is designed in Japanese style. C、You can have Argentinian-style food there. D、You can see views of the city in any of its rooms.(2)、Which hotel will most probably attract a movie lover?A、Hotel Villa Favorita. B、Hotel Zinema7 C、Nobu Hotel San Sebastian. D、Hotel Arima & Spa.(3)、What is the idea behind the design of Hotel Arimn & Spa?A、Meeting world-famous stars. B、Offering special dining experience. C、Caring about the environment. D、Experiencing cultural differences. -
4、 Actually, his new novel ____ more ____his own experience.A、is based; on B、was based; at C、based; on D、bases; at
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5、 ____ we practice Tai Chi regularly, we may miss out on the health benefits and spiritual balance rooted in Chinese traditional culture.A、Unless B、Because C、While D、Why
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6、 The little problems____we meet in our daily lives may give us ideas for great inventions.A、what B、where C、which D、whom
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7、 Using online English-learning forums helps us understand____mastering a language is a continuous journey, tilled with challenges and rewards.A、what B、who C、whose D、that
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8、 The beautiful designs of Chinese silk paintings____ the rich history and traditional values of China.A、figure B、broaden C、reflect D、approach
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9、The musician along with his band members ____ ten performances in the last 3 months.A、has given B、gave C、have given D、give
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10、 The digital a se enables us to find people ____ share our interests more easily.A、when B、who C、which D、where
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11、— Why is your father in such a hurry?
— He____ for Shanghai to attend an important meeting The plane____ at six.
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12、— James, I have trouble pronouncing the new words well. Would you like to help me?
— ____. You can come around with your English book tomorrow.
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13、 When you open a dictionary and ____many unfamiliar words, which can be a bit scary, it's actually a common part of expanding your vocabulary.A、come across B、depend on C、deal with D、wind up
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14、 Mike, an exchange student from England, did not understand all of the traditional customs of China, but a few made a deep____ on him.A、effect B、impression C、touch D、mark
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15、nbsp;Tom, recognized as a nice guy, ____the judge and was the holder of the great prize.A、left a deep impression on B、was surrounded by C、lost track of D、was ashamed of
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16、It was the first time that we____the festival together, so we had a special experience.A、Observed B、were observing C、had observed D、have observed
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17、 She has always been honest with me, and I____her for that.A、maintain. B、respect C、apply D、remind
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18、nbsp;Children are always ____ everything around them They are interested in new things and want to know more about them.A、confident in B、aware of C、curious about D、anxious about
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19、 This is the first draft(草稿) of the book. Please feel perfectly free to ____ it.A、deal with B、comment on C、complain about D、confirm on
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20、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sophia had always been the shyest girl in her class. She preferred to stay in the background, rarely speaking up and avoiding attention at all costs. Her teachers often encouraged her to participate more, but Sophia felt more comfortable being unnoticed. She admired those who could confidently share their thoughts, yet never believed she could be one of them.
One day, the class was assign ed a group project in science, and each group needed to create a presentation on a major technological advancement from China. Sophia's group couldn't agree on a topic. Some wanted to focus on China's space exploration, while others argued for a project on high-speed rail technology. With the heated discussion going on, Sophia came up with a good idea-she wanted to suggest "The Development of 5G Technology in China and Its Global Impact". but fear held her back. What if they thought her idea was uninteresting or too technical? She opened her mouth to speak, but her nerves got the better of her, and she stayed silent.
As the deadline approached, the group still hadn't made much progress. Sophia grew frustrated, but the fear of rejection kept her quiet. The night before their final meeting, she thought about how stepping out of her comfort zone might help her grow, as her teachers often said. Maybe this was her chance to take that step. Finally, the final meeting came and her group got together, still arguing without any agreement.
注意:1. 续写一段文字; 2. 词数应为 80 左右。
Sophia took a deep breath and decided it was time to take a risk.
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