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1、 阅读理解
Minimizing the environmental damage that new roads cause is generally regarded as a good thing. But to do that, it helps to understand just how new roads cause the damage of which they are accused. Recently, a group of researchers led by Dr. Gonzalez conducted an experiment and proved that immigration is good for the health of animal populations. A road destroys only a small part of the habitat, thus destroying just a few local population s of creatures. So the argument that road-building itself is bad for biodiversity is not self-evidently correct. Those who nevertheless hold this view say that apparently separate local populations of animals are, in fact, parts of much larger populations connected via migration.
According to this theory, when a local population struggles to move about —because of an epidemic, for example — individuals from neighboring communities can fill the gaps. The implications of the theory are straightforward. Cut local populations off from each other and each is more likely to disappear. And roads are good at doing just that. Testing the theory with experimental roads, however, would be expensive. Dr. Gonzalez's brainwave was to do the whole thing on a much smaller scale.
The team studied moss-covered rocks. On some rocks the researchers left the moss untouched; on others they made "roadways" across to leave the moss isolated. After waiting six months, they found that in the disturbed habitats nearly all the bug population had declined compared with undisturbed moss, and 40% of the species had become extinct.
The real test came in the second part of the experiment. In this, the researchers removed moss much as before, but they left narrow moss paths to bridge the no-bug's-land between islands. The islands with bridges did far better than isolated islands —a result that supports the notion that population exchange is necessary to keep an ecosystem healthy.
Whether these results can be translated to large-scale ecosystems remains uncertain. But if they can, they would cause more, not less, concern about the ecological effects of road-building. On the other hand, they also suggest a way out. In Britain, tunnels are often built under roads for animals of regular habits, such as badgers(獾), to be able to travel their traditional routes without having to fight with traffic. Extending that principle, perhaps special bridge s might be a cheap way of letting man and nature rub along a bit better.
(1)、What's the main idea of the passage?A、Calling on us to stop building roads for a healthy ecosystem. B、Warning us of potential dangers of animal immigration. C、Informing us of the environmental damage caused by new roads. D、Suggesting a new way to avoid the damage caused by new roads.(2)、Dr. Gonzalez's experiment found that ____.A、building roads is expensive B、immigration is good for animals C、roads cut off animal immigration D、tunnels should be built under roads(3)、How does the author present his point?A、By analyzing facts. B、By giving examples. C、By providing scientific findings. D、By comparing possible effects.(4)、According to the passage, which of the following statements will the writer agree with?A、The impact of road-building is not as serious as we thought. B、Road-building is beneficial to animal immigration. C、Environmental damage caused by road-building is still uncertain. D、Environmental damage caused by road-building might be lessened. -
2、 阅读理解
Is forgiveness against our human nature? To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity? For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity. The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll(1984)made the interesting claim that humans' essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony?
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a Classical philosophical perspective, that of Aristotle, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual appropriation in conflict situations, develops with practice.
(1)、What is Droll's idea about forgiveness?A、People should offer mercy to others. B、People who forgive can have their own welfare affected. C、Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity. D、Aggressive people should learn to forgive.(2)、What does the example in Paragraph 2 illustrate?A、To forgive is to love. B、To fight is to grow. C、To dominate is to harm. D、To give is to receive.(3)、What is the writer's attitude toward forgiveness?A、Objective. B、Reserved. C、Favorable. D、Skeptical.(4)、What is message of the last paragraph?A、Forgiveness is in our nature. B、Forgiveness grows with time. C、Actuality is based on potentiality. D、It takes practice to forgive. -
3、 阅读理解
I know next to nothing about baseball. When in the right field during P. E. as a boy, I prayed the ball wouldn't come to me. It took a miracle(奇迹)for me to catch it. Yet I later became the father of two boys, Will and Tim(8 and5), who were both interested in baseball. On Saturday mornings, I'd take Will out to the playground and play catch with him. Thanks to my weak arm, the ball dropped before he could catch it. After many misses one day, he said, "How am I ever going to make the major leagues?" "You got the wrong dad, kid," I thought. Baseball isn't my thing.
Still, I wanted to give my kids confidence on the field. There was an official Little League in our area, but it was super-competitive and primarily targeted older boys. What if we had something more low-key, something that welcomed boys and girls, and younger ones?
I shared the idea with some neighbors. "That would be great!" they said. Now who could organize such a thing? Not me. I tried to put the idea aside, but it wouldn't leave me. I finally decided that I must do something about it, So I called the city's recreation department, explaining that some families wanted to start a baseball league in our neighborhood. Were there any fields for that? They bounced me around. Finally, I spoke to the official in charge. I got butterflies in my stomach. What if he said no? "Yes, we have something for you," the man said, hearing my request. We got two fields for four hours every Sunday morning. Our league was founded. What a joy it was to sit on the benches, watching Will and Tim playing baseball! How grateful I was for other parents who did the coaching! And I became the most unlikely baseball commissioner(专员)ever.
Many years have passed. Now Will and Tim are new dads, and I can't wait to see what they'll have to do. I know better than anyone: Parenthood calls you to do the most unlikely things.
(1)、Why did the author think his son Will got the wrong father?A、He lacked confidence. B、He had poor baseball skills. C、He had little energy or time. D、He didn't know Will's dream.(2)、What special feature did the author expect the baseball league had?A、Being easy to join. B、Having its own fields. C、Focusing on training kids. D、Having professional coaches.(3)、How did the author probably feel while talking to the official?A、Confident. B、Peaceful. C、Nervous. D、Hesitant.(4)、What does the author want to stress in the text?A、The need to challenge oneself. B、The greatness of parental love. C、The responsibility of parenthood. D、The role of sports in kids' growth. -
4、 阅读理解
The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week. Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each.
Requirements for completion:
·One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term
·18 weekly one-hour pair meetings
·Weekly progress reports for all pair meetings
·At least three pair-teacher meetings
·One five-minute final video
Sign up!
The sign-up and registration process is as follows:
•Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested inlearning.
·Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified.
·Proficiency(熟练)levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests.
·Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually witha special permission number to register for the programme.
Reminders:
Signing up for the programme does not automatically mean that you will be able to register and participate. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. Since there are many factors involved in the pairing process, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and be able to register for the programme.
(1)、In the programme, students will ____.A、chair daily meetings B、evaluate the exchange C、meet teachers each week D、practise their language skills(2)、To complete the programme, students are required to ____.A、development tests B、participate in pair meetings C、welcome new students D、work on weekly videos(3)、What do students need to do during the registration?A、Indicate their languages of interest. B、Select their own coursework. C、Make individual contact. D、Choose their partners. -
5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What did Gall o receive yesterday?A、A call from her sister. B、A bottle from her aunt. C、A letter from a stranger.(2)、Where did the fisherman find the bottle?A、On Monhegan Island. B、At Cumberland. C、In Spain.(3)、How old was Gall o when she threw out the bottle?A、Eight. B、Eleven. C、Fourteen.(4)、Where is the bottle now?A、In the ocean. B、At Gallo's home. C、With the fisher.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman doing?A、She's interpreting a painting. B、She's chairing a meeting. C、She's hosting a program.(2)、How did Kuhn get the name "Happy"?A、From an oil painting. B、From a city in Mexico. C、From his initials in Spanish.(3)、Who discovered Kuhn's artistic talent?A、His childhood friend. B、His father. C、A woman artist.(4)、What makes Kuhn's art special?A、His focus on life of the aged. B、His unique use of bright colors. C、His expression of childlike innocence.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What position does the man apply for?A、A salesperson. B、An engineer. C、An accountant.(2)、Which aspect of the company appeals to the man?A、The company culture. B、The free accommodations. C、The competitive pay.(3)、What is difficult for the man to deal with?A、Interpersonal relationships. B、Quality-quantity balance. C、Unplanned happenings.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where is Jim now?A、In a taxi. B、On a bus. C、In his office.(2)、What is the woman's suggestion?A、Going to the city center. B、Taking a short cut home. C、Meeting Jim in the park
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the man want to do before noon?A、Post a letter. B、Make a card. C、Write an email.(2)、Whose birthday is it?A、Richard's. B、Sarah's. C、Vera's.
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10、What does the man probably want to do?A、Do some exercise. B、Get an extra key. C、Order room service
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11、What went on at Cooper's last night?A、A movie show. B、A birthday party. C、A sales promotion.
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12、How did the speakers come to Seattle?A、By plane. B、By car. C、By train.
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13、What is the weather like now?A、Sunny. B、Cloudy. C、Rainy.
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14、Where are the speakers?A、In a library. B、In a store. C、In a bank.
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15、 读后续写,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。
There was a beaver(河狸) living in the forest, who had a big flat tail and large teeth. Beaver went grocery shopping for food every day. The Animal Grocery Store was a big hole in the biggest tree of the forest, where many animals went to get food that they needed. There were three store assistants serving customers: Goat, Squirrel and Rabbit.
One day Beaver came into the Animal Grocery Store. "What should I eat today, Goat?" Beaver asked Goat, who was sweeping the floor.
Goat stopped and answered, "I recommend that you should buy some big, red apples and a pear. They are fresh."
Beaver bought two red apples and a pear. When Beaver got home, he ate the apples and pear. But he was not happy. He was sad but he did not know why. He felt like something was missing.
Beaver went to the grocery store the next day.
"Hello, Beaver. How are you?" asked Squirrel, another shop assistant who was working behind the counter that day.
"I'm good now, but when I got home from your store last time, I was sad. I don't know why," said Beaver, "I just felt very depressed."
Squirrel was worried about the food that Goat had sold to Beaver the day before. He asked, "Did you buy any bad food last time?"
"No. The food was good. I like apples and pears, but I just wanted something different. I don't know why. What do you recommend?"
Squirrel smiled and said, "Oh, I recommend that you should buy a bag of nuts and some corn. They are healthy."
Beaver bought a bag of nuts and some corn. When he got home, he ate all of the nuts and corn. But he was not very happy again. Beaver did not know what was wrong. Why was he always sad when he came home from grocery shopping? He had bought good fruits, nuts and corn, but he felt like something was missing.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头句已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
The next day, Beaver went to the grocery store again.
Paragraph 2:
The next day, Beaver went to the grocery store, feeling very happy.
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16、 第一节 应用文写作,假定你是李华,请根据所给图表信息,就高二年级学生每日睡眠时间的调查结果向学校的英文报纸投稿。
内容包括:1.图表内容;2.你的看法。

注意:1.写作词数应为80左右,标题已给出,不算在总字数内;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Survey on Sleep Time among Senior 2
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17、 语法填空
A special popular dance "Subject Three" or Kemusan has attracted attention widely. In the popular dance style, performers show off some dance moves, such as swinging their knees sideways as they perform series of fast hand actions, including fast wrist-twisting moves. The dance (accompany) by music that sounds like a mix of Western disco beats and (tradition) Chinese folk songs.
There are two (story) about its origin. One story traces the dance's roots to a wedding in Wuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, guests dance as part of the celebrations. The other story suggests Guangxi local people undergo three tests in (they) life: singing folk songs ("Subject One"), slurping(出声地吃) rice noodles ("Subject Two"), and dancing ("Subject Three").
But "Subject Three" does not fall within Guangxi alone; it belongs the world. The popular culture that is loved by the common people is always (universal) appealing. (root) in Chinese grassroots culture, "Subject Three" represents the warmth and reality of the Chinese people's well-being, (provide) a deeper understanding of the inner world and living conditions of the Chinese people for the international community.
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18、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On a Saturday morning, Tara and her new bridegroom, Sam, were drinking coffee when their doorbell rang. She exchanged a curious glance with her husband, 1 who could be visiting at this early hour.
Upon opening the door, Tara found Tina, her closest 2 since childhood, standing there and smiling. In her arms, she held a 3 young creature with beautiful eyes. At the sight of the little cat, Tara was 4 drawn to its innocence.
"Surprise!" Tina cried, and 5 the kitten for her to see. "I thought this little one could 6 a loving home, and who's better than you and Sam?" This 7 gift was unlike anything Tara had ever imagined, and she was deeply moved by her friend's gesture. "Thank you, Tina," Tara managed to say, her voice 8 with emotion and his heart full of appreciation, "This means the world to us."
Tara and Sam named the kitten Charles, who quickly became the centre of their universe, bringing 9 joy and laughter to their home. As days passed, Tara's 10 with Charles deepened. Charles was very 11 to her moods, curling up beside her when she was lost in thought or sank into sadness. Its company became a constant source of 12 to her. It was the uncondition al love of the furry friend that could heal the deepest wounds and comfort her 13 heart.
Their home was now filled with the 14 of playful meows and soft steps of the little cat, who had woven a beautiful thread into their life and 15 it with warmth and love.
(1)A 、 wondering B 、 knowing C 、 believing D 、 insisting(2)A 、 neighbor B 、 friend C 、 relative D 、 colleague(3)A 、 tiny B 、 large C 、 poor D 、 ugly(4)A 、 strangely B 、 occasionally C 、 specifically D 、 immediately(5)A 、 took off B 、 held out C 、 put away D 、 left behind(6)A 、 lose B 、 miss C 、 use D 、 build(7)A 、 unexpected B 、 unfamiliar C 、 unpleasant D 、 unknown(8)A 、 dropped B 、 rose C 、 faded D 、 choked(9)A 、 restrictive B 、 temporary C 、 boundless D 、 imaginary(10)A 、 bond B 、 division C 、 exchange D 、 trust(11)A 、 indifferent B 、 sensitive C 、 accessible D 、 resistant(12)A 、 grief B 、 tension C 、 pride D 、 comfort(13)A 、 relaxed B 、 troubled C 、 inspired D 、 delighted(14)A 、 touches B 、 tastes C 、 sounds D 、 sights(15)A 、 compared B 、 satisfied C 、 decorated D 、 engaged -
19、 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 Keep Personal Art Journals
You might have heard that keeping a journal is a great way to record your thoughts and understand your emotions. Typical journaling involves only writing. . And because there are so many ways to express yourself in an art journal, it's a wonderful creative outlet for both beginners and more experienced creatives.
. It combines elements of writing, drawing, painting, collage(拼贴画), and even graffiti to express yourself. This includes your everyday life, as well as your hopes, dreams, and fears. A single page will often have both words and illustrations to offer a look at what's going on inside your head.
Art journaling is a way to practice self-care. It encourages you to take a little time for yourself—even if it's just for 15 minutes a day. When you look back at what you've written or drawn, you can gain valuable insight into the challenges in your life. The point of creating a visual journal is not to make every page a masterpiece. .
Art journaling is completely customizable (可定制的) depending on your skills and interests. Many people choose to use mixed media and decorate their pages with drawing and painting materials. . The most important thing when beginning your art journal, however, is selecting the right book.
There are many considerations when it comes to picking your journal book. Size is one. If you enjoy making large drawings, for instance, then a bigger book might be best. . Since it's a good chance you'll be using mixed media, select a journal whose paper can handle both drawing and painting.
A. An art journal is a visual diary.
B. Besides, you become aware of your style.
C. Another characteristic to think about is the type of pages in the book.
D. This way, you can not only express yourself, but also influence others.
E. Others prefer sticking with a single medium that they're comfortable with.
F. But for those who are more visually-minded, an art journal is a great alternative.
G. You simply need to enjoy the act of creating something without worrying how it looks.
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20、 阅读理解
During Yang Zhongkai's early years, a 500-year-old majestic ginkgo(银杏) tree that did not sprout leaves for two to three years at a stretch used to be a daily sight for him on his way to and from high school. Since villagers widely regarded the tree as having the power to make their wishes come true, they used to kneel down in front of the "lucky" tree and burn offerings under it, which led to prolonged heat exposure at its roots, stunting its growth.
"Millions of such old trees are in urgent need of protection given their importance as vital biological resources and symbols of ecological civilization," said Yang, who started the team—Zhiyue—dedicated to protecting ancient trees. "But the recording and management of ancient and famous trees nationwide commonly rely on Excel spreadsheets (电子表格), which present issues such as information silos, lack of real-time updates and incomplete content," he said.
However, things have changed of late. Yang and his team now use the artificial intelligence technology developed by Tencent Cloud to identify and register trees accurately based on individual traits and GPS tracking. "With the acceleration of a new generation of technological revolution and industrial transformation, new technologies bring more excitement to the protection of ancient trees," Yang said. "We can now collect data on the trees' growth, health and environment in real time, which helps us make informed decisions on how to better protect them."
"In addition to applying cutting-edge technologies such as AI and large models to assist in the development of traditional industries, the company also makes great efforts to promote the development of charitable causes through technological and platform advantages," Wu. Yunsheng said, vice-president of Tencent Cloud, adding that "the power of technology can change the world".
(1)、What does the underlined word "stunting" in paragraph I probably mean?A、Preventing. B、Boosting. C、Keeping. D、Recording.(2)、What can we infer about Tencent Cloud's new technology?A、It will replace Excel spreadsheets in the future. B、It is an effective tool to protect ancient trees. C、It will be widely used in modern industries. D、It has remarkable advantages over other AI.(3)、What is Wu Yunsheng's attitude towards the application of technology?A、Skeptical. B、Cautious. C、Supportive. D、Indifferent.(4)、What's the purpose of the passage?A、To emphasize the importance of technology. B、To show technology's aid to ancient trees. C、To introduce Tencent Cloud's new function. D、To arouse the awareness of protecting trees.