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1、 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've had the opportunity to look after my mother a lot recently. I want to 1 the experience, in hopes that others can be 2 .
A couple of days ago, my mom had to have an operation to 3 a tumor (肿块), which, 4 , is right on her face. With all the 5 I could gather, I stayed with her throughout the operation, and then continued to stay by her bedside for the next two days, as she 6 in the hospital.
She seemed in good 7 , despite the pains from the operation. I really tried to keep her 8 . We talked happily about funny memories, and I did everything I could to put a 9 on her face.
After the doctor said it was okay for her to return home, I took her home, and have since been taking care of her in whatever 10 way I can - cooking her food, doing housework, and changing her bandages(绷带).
Like a lot of mothers, she 11 that she should do all these things on her own. And of course, I'm sure she can... but I won't 12 her. I really think it's good for us to help people close to us, even if they demand to do things on their own and 13 our help.
I've learned and grown so much from the opportunity to 14 my mother, and I wish everyone the opportunity to help someone 15 you.
(1)A 、 record B 、 share C 、 repeat D 、 confirm(2)A 、 warned B 、 reminded C 、 encouraged D 、 amused(3)A 、 access B 、 remove C 、 examine D 、 measure(4)A 、 precisely B 、 generally C 、 definitely D 、 unfortunately(5)A 、 love B 、 strength C 、 skill D 、 courage(6)A 、 waited B 、 admitted C 、 survived D 、 recovered(7)A 、 terms B 、 position C 、 spirits D 、 balance(8)A 、 mind B 、 secret C 、 promise D 、 company(9)A 、 sign B 、 cover C 、 smile D 、 color(10)A 、 small B 、 noble C 、 novel D 、 regular(11)A 、 suggests B 、 insists C 、 dreams D 、 realizes(12)A 、 let B 、 beg C 、 lead D 、 abandon(13)A 、 need B 、 decline C 、 expect D 、 appreciate(14)A 、 accommodate B 、 treat C 、 tend D 、 observe(15)A 、 close to B 、 interested in C 、 content with D 、 fond of -
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Practical ways to improve your problem solving skills
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. . Here's how to improve your strategy.
Train creativity
Problem-solving at its best requires a mixture of structured analysis and out-of-the-box thinking. To train creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives (视角). Have free-flowing brainstorming meetings that allow for the exploration of various ideas without immediate judgment. .
Improve communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects various perspectives and makes individuals toward a common goal.. Clearly defining the problem statement, its influences and the desired outcomes lays a solid foundation for collaborative efforts. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with intent and focus. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences, emotions and underlying messages.
Use technology
. Whether it's data analysis, artificial intelligence or project management software, putting technology into your problem-solving toolbox can simplify processes and offer innovative solutions. By embracing technology as an enabler rather than a replacement for human decision-making, individuals can use the power of innovation to address complex challenges effectively.
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Mistakes are not failures but help you become better. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection, learning and refining one's approach to challenges. Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that removes mistakes within a team or organization trains an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.
A. Stay informed
B. Learn from mistakes
C. Encourage yourself to think beyond the obvious
D. They could help you achieve more in your personal life too
E. Effective communication begins with expressing yourself well
F. Using tools and technology can really help solve problems better
G. Building trust among team members contributes to problem-solving
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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。
In February, news broke that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff had taken a "digital detox(脱瘾)": 10 tech-free days at a French Polynesian resort. For a small group of people, taking a step back from devices is an achievable dream, but for most, it's an impossibility, especially.
A digital detox requires dismissing technology almost entirely: taking a break from screens, social media and video conferences for multiple days. The goals—reducing stress or anxiety, and reconnecting with the physical world—are well-intentioned. However, experts say a digital detox isn't practical anymore for most people.
"Technology is very much a part of us now. We bank with an app, read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen," says Seattle-based consultant Emily Cherkin, who specialises in screen-time management. "It's so embedded(嵌入式的) in our lives, we're setting ourselves up for failure if we're going to go phone-free for a week."
As people become increasingly interdependent on technology, doing a digital detox no longer seems like a reasonable goal. But there may be a more realistic solution that will lessen our tech obsession(着迷), without forcing us to totally disconnect.
Rather than cutting out technology altogether, practice digital mindfulness. Make sure the use of technology is purposeful. Instead of a full detox, digital mindfulness may be more practical for some people: less worry about cutting tech out entirely, and more focus on being intentional with its use.
The goal shouldn't be to cut off technology or to put a full stop. People still need to send an email, but can do so without getting distracted by the various online contents.
This approach is called "grey detoxing"—you're not totally immersed(沉浸的) or totally cut off from technology. Instead of causing ourselves more anxiety by attempting to live without our phones for a week, we can approach unavoidable screen time in a way that feels right for our individual lives.
(1)、Why does the author mention Marc Benioff in paragraph 1?A、To criticize the idea of digital detox. B、To urge readers to take a digital detox. C、To bring digital detox up for discussion. D、To recommend a French Polynesian resort.(2)、Why is a digital detox impossible for most people nowadays?A、They are more stressed and anxious. B、They are deeply influenced by tech. C、They are unwilling to go phone-free. D、They tend to be more pessimistic.(3)、What might be a solution to tech obsession?A、Going on a holiday to Polynesia. B、Avoiding tech altogether. C、Disconnecting occasionally. D、Using tech purposefully.(4)、What does the author think of less screen time in modern society?A、It is achievable. B、It is unreasonable. C、It is ridiculous. D、It is unrealistic. -
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Art museums are full of centuries-old paintings with details of plants that today give us clues about evolution and breeding.
Exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The Harvesters created in 1565 shows farmers cutting wheat nearly as tall as they are. "Nowadays, if you walk through a wheat field, you basically see that wheat is about knee height. The short wheat is essentially a consequence of breeding from the second half of the 20th century," said biologist Ive De Smet.
According to De Smet, wheat is just one example of how historical artworks can allow us to track the transformation of crops over time. He has teamed up with art historian David Vergauwen to seek similar kinds of artworks around the world.
As friends since childhood, their interest in plants in artworks began with a visit to a museum in Russia, where they noticed an old-looking watermelon in an early-7th-century painting. A watermelon is usually believed to be red on the inside. However, that one appeared to be pale and white. De Smet assured the painter had done a poor job. But Verguawen had a different idea. "This is one of the best painters ever in that era. So, if he painted it like that, that's the way it must have looked like."
Other paintings revealed that there were both red and white watermelons grown in the 17th century. The chemical compound that makes watermelons red is lycopene (番茄红素). "There must have been some sort of mutation (突变) preventing the accumulation of that color. Now, with all the genetic knowledge that we have of various plant species, we can look in more detail at how something comes about."
De Smet and Verguawen hope to create an online research database of historical plant artworks. They call for contributions of art enthusiasts around the world via the social media. But they caution, the source paintings need to be realistic. "If you're going to use, for example, Picasso's paintings to try and understand what a pear looked like in the early 20th century, you might be misled." Instead, such an attempt could be fruitless.
(1)、What can we infer about wheat from Paragraph 2?A、It became shorter and shorter as it evolved. B、It was about knee height in the 16th century. C、It might have had no short varieties before the 1950s. D、It showed different heights as farmers' heights changed.(2)、What aroused De Smet and Verguswen's interest in historical plant artworks?A、Their lifelong friendship. B、A white watermelon in a painting. C、Their professional background. D、An argument over the best painters.(3)、Why is Picasso mentioned in the last paragraph?A、To give an example of historical plant artwork. B、To showcase the contributions of art enthusiasts. C、To describe the appearance of a pear in the early 20th century. D、To emphasize the significance of using realistic source paintings.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、Plant evolution progresses throughout history. B、Old art provides fascinating insights into agriculture. C、Ancient art demonstrates the presence of white watermelons. D、Plants serve as a popular subject in numerous historical artworks. -
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Adding to the achievements of a remarkable year, Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Already a superstar before 2023, Swift's career has reached new heights thanks to the beginning of her Eras Tour that brought her 3.5-hour performance to 66 shows in 23 cities across North America, Argentina and Brazil. Promoted by her tour, Swift has been named the most-streamed female artist in the history of Spotify and Apple Music. According to Billboard, the tour made about $900 million (about 6.4 billion yuan) in 2023. In addition, the tour's movie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour became the biggest concert movie of all time, taking more than $250 million globally.
As she was declared (宣布) a billionaire by Bloomberg in November, a hidden "Taylor Swift economy" also promoted sales for business owners across the US. From soaps to a cruise inspired by her different "eras", interest in Swift-related products went way up.
Apart from her financial contributions, Swift made a significant cultural impact by taking back control of her music. In 2019, her old record label, Big Machine, sold the master tapes of her first six albums (专辑) to Scooter Braun. The sale meant that she didn't have the rights to the albums. In response to this, Swift began re-recording her first six albums, tagging (加标签于) them "Taylor's Version". This move stressed her belief that artists deserve to own their work. "It's all in how you deal with loss," she told Time. "I respond to extreme pain by resisting."
Heading into 2024, Swift will start the Eras Tour again in Japan and Australia. As USA Today noted, "Her current top has been a long time coming, but it may also be just beginning."
(1)、What do we know about Taylor Swift?A、She broke a new record on her tour. B、She toured South America before 2023. C、Her achievements received great recognition. D、Her performance began with the Apple Music.(2)、How did Taylor Swift benefit from her Eras Tour?A、She proved herself to be an artist. B、She learned to make some products. C、She got rich and regained album rights. D、She sold her master tapes to a company.(3)、What can we learn about Taylor Swift from the last paragraph?A、She will end her music career. B、She will continue her Eras Tour. C、She will reach her top in Japan. D、She will make a record in Australia.(4)、What is the author's attitude towards Taylor Swift?A、Admirable. B、Uncaring. C、Doubtful. D、Critical. -
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PYOP: Pick Your Own Produce at These Local Farms
Hollin Farms Delaplane, VA
Hollin Farms' strawberry picking season will begin in late May, and last several weeks. Hours are 9:00 am-4:00 pm from Wednesday to Sunday. If you come in summer, peaches, blackberries, red raspberries and sour cherries are available. Apples are ready in late summer, and fall brings green vegetables, potatoes, and dig-your-own peanuts. And a special P.S. (备注) to meat lovers: they pride themselves on their grass-fed beef.
Great Country Farms Bluemont, VA
Great Country Farms is well-known for its seasonal festivals and fun farm-themed attractions. Their U-pick strawberry fields will open in May. The weekends of May 20-21 and May 27-28 are the yearly Strawberry Jubilee with live music, pie-eating competitions, tasty food, and more. Admission is $10/child and $12/adult, and it's open daily during 9:00 am-6:00 pm.
Waters Orchard (果园) Gaithersburg, MD
This is a great place for apple picking. Just come in late summer and fall. After parking, it's a 5-10 minutes' walk to the orchard. Hours are12:00-5:00 pm on Fridays, and 9:00 am-5:00 pm on weekends. Pick-your-own (PYO) pricing is by the peck (配克) — $15/half peck, $22/peck, and an entry fee for two is included. It's $5/guest after that.
Homestead Farm Poolesville, MD
Homestead Farm's PYO season begins a little later than other area farms. The first crop will be tart cherries in June, and other berries will be ripe soon after. Peaches and apples come later. There are also animals to visit (goats, pigs, and chickens), and watching goats climb along the goat walk is always a trip for kids. The farm operates seven days a week, and PYO hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
(1)、What is a suitable time to visit Hollin Farms?A、10:00 am on Thursday. B、9:00 am on Monday. C、4:30 pm on Saturday. D、5:00 pm on Sunday.(2)、What can visitors do at Great Country Farms on May 27?A、Pick strawberries and apples. B、Enjoy grass-fed beef for free. C、Take part in a pie-eating competition. D、Play with goats and chickens.(3)、How much should a family of three pay if they buy two-peck apples?A、$30. B、$35. C、$44. D、$49. -
7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What was the passers-by's attitude toward the speaker's behavior ?A、Puzzled. B、Thankful. C、Supportive.(2)、Why did the speaker decide to wash the cars?A、To earn some pocket money. B、To do a good deed for car owners. C、To set a good example to his friends.(3)、How did the speaker finish cleaning the cars?A、By cooperating with his friends. B、By working with the car owners. C、By attracting strangers to join him.(4)、What did the speaker get in the end?A、A lot of money. B、A precious medal. C、The joy of helping others.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the man ask the woman to do?A、Give him a ride. B、Help him study. C、Introduce a driver to him.(2)、When does the man's flight take off?A、On Monday morning. B、On Wednesday afternoon . C、On Sunday morning.(3)、What does the woman first advise the man to do?A、Take a bus. B、Take the subway. C、Take a taxi .(4)、What will the man probably to do?A、Explain to his teacher. B、Call the woman's neighbor. C、Help the woman with the final exam.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why does the woman go to the store?A、To return the skirt. B、To buy another skirt. C、To change a different color skirt.(2)、How does the woman get the skirt?A、From a friend. B、From her husband. C、From shopping online.(3)、How much is the skirt?A、$90. B、$95 . C、$100 .
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10、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、When do the club members meet?A、Every Monday. B、Every Saturday. C、Every Sunday.(2)、What does the man want to be in the future?A、A librarian. B、A photographer. C、A lawyer.
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11、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where does the conversation take place?A、In a library. B、In a restaurant. C、On a plane.(2)、What will the man read?A、A daily newspaper. B、A sports magazine. C、A fashion magazine.
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12、 Whom will the man celebrate the festival with?A、His brother. B、His parents. C、His grandparents.
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13、 What does the woman remind the man to do ?A、Meet Prof. Lee. B、Revise the report. C、Hand in the report.
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14、 Where are the speakers?A、At home. B、In a restaurant. C、In a shop.
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15、 What time is the train leaving?A、At 10:25. B、At 10:35. C、At 10:55.
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16、 Why is the man late?A、He overslept. B、He lost his car key. C、He had no alarm clocks.
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17、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I jumped into my mother's car, shut the door and poured out my recent trouble. "Jenny is playing her mind games again. Training is less tiring than dealing with her and her feelings," I complained.
Jenny and I were co-captains of our cross-country team. We'd been training for the coming tournament (锦标赛) for weeks: stretching, running, and making the seven of us into a team. Jenny, with exceptional running talent, always had a way to get ahead of her competitors on the course. She also helped all of us run faster and cheered us on. It seemed that she was anticipating the final show.
However, this week, her attitude shifted. She kept making excuses not to run with the team, from aching legs to headaches. I had to beg her, telling her repeatedly that the team couldn't do without her. It went on all day and I was worn out. What's her deal?
Mom pulled into our driveway, and turned toward me, "Well, I know a little about Jenny. She and her little brother have been together in foster care (寄养家庭). So close were they that every time they moved, Jenny would say that as long as they were together, they had a family." My heart sank as Mom continued, "Jenny's stepfather (继父) came for her brother this week, with gifts, hugs and big plans for their future. But Jenny wasn't even part of his big plans." My chest felt tight. "Poor Jenny, not to have a family." I was close to tears. My mother patted my knee. "That's it, honey. You got it." And I did.
I decided that I should do something. I proposed that we organize a team gathering before the tournament. Each member was to write a heartfelt message for every teammate and prepare a special gift for the one they felt most connected to. I made sure that Jenny would come. It took some persuading, though.
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。
As the team gathering began, there was tension in the air.
The day of the tournament arrived.
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18、 假定你是校乐团负责人李华,你校学生乐团Youth Orchestra受邀将参加在英国举办的国际中学生音乐节,并演奏中国民乐,请给主办机构写一封邮件,内容包括:1.询问各项安排;2.表达期待。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear organizing committee,
Yours,
Li Hua
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90 percent of the world's fireworks are produced in China. The biggest importer is the US, which (ship) in more than US $650 million worth in 2021.
The details of fireworks' invention are lost to history, but folk tale tries to fill in the gap. It goes that monk named Li Tian created fireworks around 1400 years ago by packing gunpowder into bamboo tubes (scare) off evil spirits.
An explosive mixture of gun-powder and chemical compounds (化合物) is makes fireworks flash in pretty colours and fun shapes. The images they make depend on the placement of these compounds inside the shell of the firework. Crowd (favorite) include "comet", featuring a long trail of sparks; "peony", a flower-like burst; and "strobe", which produces a blinking effect.
The single biggest firework shell ever shot was part of a 2020 winter-carnival display in Colorado, US. (weigh) 1268 kilograms, it rose more than a kilometre into the sky bursting, turning the night sky red.
For centuries we had to light firework hand, but since the 1980s, there's been another option: computer-controlled lighters, which made music at displays more (precise) timed and safer. An even greener alternative recently (adopt) is using drones to trace flashy patterns in the sky. The future of fireworks, like so much else, may be robotic.
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Sargassum is the smelly seaweed piling up on beaches across the Caribbean. It isn't something most people 1 kindly. But for Omar de Vazquez, a gardener, it was something like a(an) 2 .
Years ago, as part of his gardening business, Omar launched a beach cleanup service to 3 the leafy seaweed. But, as its 4 intensified, he started considering how to turn it into something useful, and in 2018 he 5 a way to use it in building blocks. He started his company—SargaBlock to market the bricks which are being 6 by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as a sustainable solution to a current environmental problem.
"When I look at SargaBlock, it's like looking in a 7 ," he says, comparing his company to overcoming his personal 8 , including drug and alcohol addiction. "That was a time when I felt unwanted and 9 , like the sargassum people complained about."
Luckily, Omar grew up in nature and poverty, which 10 his character and turned him into someone who takes action. He wanted to make something good out of something everyone saw as bad. Omar then put his idea into 11 , mixing 40% sargassum with other organic materials, like clay, which he then puts into a block-forming machine. The process was 12 .
The UNDP selected Omar's work for their Accelerator Lab, which 13 and recognizes innovative solutions to environmental challenges globally. The idea is that some of the most timely and creative 14 come from locals suffering from environmental dilemmas 15 .
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