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1、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。
As far as I can remember,I've always been a night owl.Even in middle school I would stay up very late.I would feel completely at ease doing my homework in bed,with light music on.I found comfort in keeping myself awake when everyone else had gone to bed,and I loved the silence of the night.My parents urged me to get out of this so-called unhealthy habit,but their repeated requests fell on deaf ears.
Fast forward to my first year of college.I still loved the night and would stay up until unruly hours for no apparent reason,chatting online and watching videos.When I finally started to study,I would race through the assigned work,often well past midnight.My roommates would tell me to go to bed and get up early the following morning to do it instead. Get up early to do my homework?No way!I would never do that.
Then,one day last term,I did exactly that.Bent over my laptop while sitting on the bed in the corner of my room,I suddenly felt a pounding headache,and had to lie down.Unable to keep my eyes open,I decided I had no choice but to finish my homework the next morning.
I woke up at 6am.Hardly had I written half a page when I felt a sharp pain in my chest.
At the school clinic,a doctor,with a serious expression on his face,handed me a medical report."You're 20,but your heart is 40!"he said.A cold wave went through me.I realized that years of living as a late-night person had turned my heart into an overworked engine.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右。
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Struck by the doctor's warning, I knew I had to make a change. … …
Slowly but surely,my efforts to adjust to the new routine paid off. … …
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2、假定你是李华,外教 Kate 计划将你们班的英语作文汇编成册。请给Kate 写封邮件, 内容包括:
(1)建议配图。
(2)自荐承担画图工作。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 Kate,
It's a great idea to make a collection of our English essays.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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3、 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。
My first time doing tai chi
For the first 15 minutes of my tai chi (太极)class,we remain(entire)inone spot to warm up.Angela,a tai chi(instruct)with twenty-eight years of experience, says that a successful hour oftai chi is an hour with no negative thoughts."Your mindbody go together.That's allthat matters."
Although not a morning person,I begin my lesson with Angela and about twenty others at a Sydney community centre courtyard at 7am."Put your(foot)parallel (平行), and use your dan tian to hold up your body,"she says.
In tai chi,the dan tian is your qi core and qi in Chinese means life force.Now,I(suppose)to feel the weight on my legs and sink my dan tian.
We move on to tai chi positions,ofthere are forty-two in the style that Angela teaches.Today,we will only be doing the first nine.The movements have(describe) names like "holding the bowl"and "grabbing the bird's tail."
During most of the class,we follow Angela and concentrate on making tiny, isolated( 单独) movements.Then,Angela gets us to try the nine movements on our own.I keep my eyesa woman to my right and try to copy her movements,but unfortunately I soon lose focus.
At the end of the lesson,I feel wide awake,despite it still(be)early at 8am.It's time for my dan tian(meet)another life force:coffee.
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4、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I never thought I could be a writer.I didn't come from a family connected to the1 world,which I perceived as a major2 .After my undergraduate degree,convinced that writing wasn't for me,I3 to study teaching.
Then came an afternoon that4 everything.I was teaching poetry,encouraging students to write about their5 .And then, at the end of the lesson, one child asked me a question:"Have you always wanted to be a6 ,Miss?"I explained that when I was his age, I actually wanted to be a writer,but I didn't think I quite had what it7 .The boy replied with a8 look,"Well ,you are telling us to live our dreams when you haven't even done it yourself.Have you even9 ?"
I was struck speechless -he was10 .Who was I to11 them on bravery and risk when I had never taken myself nor my own12 seriously?
On the basis of that13 ,I applied to go back to university and study creative writing.
There were times when I found myself wondering if I should pack it all in,but the boy's words kept ringing in my ears.I knew I needed nothing else to succeed but a bit of14 and hard work.I15 to find a way out of my shame and into a pattern of work that I loved.
(1)A 、medical B 、artistic C 、 scientific D 、literary(2)A 、subject B 、problem C 、 event D 、breakthrough(3)A 、 stepped aside B 、got up C 、 went off D 、turned back(4)A 、changed B 、ruined C 、 revealed D 、interrupted(5)A 、hobbies B 、families C 、 dreams D 、lessons(6)A 、writer B 、teacher C 、 reporter D 、publisher(7)A 、kept B 、left C 、 held D 、took(8)A 、satisfied B 、guilty C 、 grateful D 、disapproving(9)A 、 tried B 、 noticed C 、asked D 、waited(10)A 、rude B 、right C 、 shy D 、silent(11)A 、examine B 、congratulate C 、 lecture D 、consult(12)A 、values B 、imagination C 、 inspiration D 、desires(13)A 、 cooperation B 、 conversation C 、administration D 、explanation(14)A 、 self-belief B 、know-how C 、 brainstorming D 、teamwork(15)A 、remembered B 、agreed C 、 managed D 、hesitated -
5、 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。
Ways to Teach Kids Work Ethic Early
Ever watched your child try to get out of doing housework by making excuses?If only the effort they put into avoiding responsibility could be redirected into,well,actual responsibility.In fact,building work ethic(道德)in kids doesn't require military-style drills. Here are four simple and practical ways.
● Make housework part of the family routine.
Involve your child in the daily running of the house:tidying toys,feeding the dog, watering the plants.When the tasks become as routine as brushing teeth,kids internalise that helping with housework is simply part of life.
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You can't expect your child to tackle their tasks with enthusiasm while you're complaining about loading the dishwasher.If your child sees you enjoying your work and taking pride in a job well done,they're far more likely to do the same.
● Build determination through goals.
Sometimes you have to help them find their "thing."Set small,achievable goals together with them and celebrate progress,not perfection.The trick is to let them struggle a bit-resist the urge to help fix things the moment they experience a setback.
● Treat mistakes as opportunities.
Few things strike fear into a child's heart like the prospect of failing.The best way is to normalise mistakes as a natural part of learning.When kids mess up,don't jump in with a rescue mission.
Teaching kids work ethic is to gently and consistently push them toward responsibility, determination,and pride in their efforts.No worry.Those habits you're building now are setting your child up for a lifetime of resilience(韧性)and satisfaction.
A.The key is consistency.
B.Help kids develop analytical skills.
C.Model the work ethic you want to see.
D.Instead,encourage them to do differently next time.
E.Sometimes,a cleaner living room is the best reward.
F.Progress can be slow,and you'llwonder if it's all sinking in.
G.Not every child is born with the willpower of a marathon runner.
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6、 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。
The Barcelona subway pulls into the station,the doors slide open and passengers pour out to go about their daily business.Little do they know that as they do so,a burst of energy is sent up to street level to help charge an electric car.
Barcelona has put together a package of clean energy technologies to help public transportation go greener,while also doing its part to tackle climate change and aid Europe's difficult shift to the privately owned electric vehicle market.
Sixteen stations of Barcelona's subway system are part ofits new MetroCharge project, whereby the energy from the underground trains'brakes (刹车)is used to power the trains and the stations themselves,while the remainder is sent snaking through cables(电缆)to the surface to power plug-in stations for privately owned vehicles.
Bernardo Espinoza,an engineer who takes the subway every day,owns an electric car."I am pleasantly surprised,because I am always looking for where to plug it in,"Espinoza said before catching the subway in a working-class area of southern Barcelona."And if it is from energy from the trains'brakes,then even better."
Regenerative brakes have been in trains for decades and are also used in some cars.They consist of an electric motor which collects energy used in the braking action that would be lost as heat by conventional brakes.That energy can be immediately used to accelerate( 加速) the vehicle or,in the case of the Barcelona subway system,sent along cables to supply electricity for the station or for electric car chargers.
Alvaro Luna,a professor of electrical engineering,said that the system is innovative in so far as it allows for recycled energy to be redirected to specific local uses-in this case powering electric cars parked nearby.That,he said,boosts efficiency.
(1)、Why does Barcelona launch the MetroCharge project?A、To fuel the city's economy. B、To enhance passengers'experience. C、To promote green transportation. D、To raise the quality of electric cars.(2)、What is Espinoza's concern?A、How to cut his travel expenses. B、Where to get a parking space. C、How to avoid rush-hour traffic. D、Where to find a charging point.(3)、What aspect of regenerative brakes is discussed in paragraph 5?A、Their operating conditions. B、Their conventional standard. C、Their potential risks. D、Their working mechanism.(4)、What did Luna say about the system?A、It uses reclaimed energy creatively. B、It improves workers'efficiency. C、It prioritizes the safety of trains. D、It generates jobs for the locals. -
7、 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。
The peak of Mount Qomolangma,8,849 meters above sea level.Chimborazo,6,263 m; Mont Blanc,4,806m;Pradidali hut,at the foot of the Pala group in the Dolomites,2,278m.It is common practice to provide the elevation ( 高度)of a place.Simple readings are now readily available on our phones and wearables.But elevation is necessarily relative:only the choice ofa reference point allows us to express numerically the height of an object or a location.
The idea of sea level as a reference point for elevations has by now been around for so long as to go essentially unnoticed-we mention it without even considering what it means. That the concept has a history is easily ignored.We tend to forget that sea level is a product of technically and culturally determined assumptions.In this book I tell a story of these assumptions.
Appropriately,the book took shape during a summer spent between sea and mountains.A month after visiting the French Riviera and enjoying the sandy beaches of Nice and Menton,I went hiking with friends in the Pala group.Resting on a pass near the Pradidali hut,we began discussing the readings offered by our altimeters(测高仪).Why did they vary ever so slightly from one instrument to the next?This sense of uncertainty led me to think about the meaning of zero.This is how I began my search for the conceptual history of sea level.
In this book I examine three crucial stages in the history of mean sea level.These stages mirror the development of human conceptions of the sea.Since I began thinking about this project in August 2011,the issue of sea-level rise and the need to place it historically have only become more urgent:between then and the end of 2022 the global sea rose by almost 5 centimeters,about half of the overall rise recorded by satellites since 1993.
(1)、What does the author point out at the beginning of the text?A、Some mountains are getting higher. B、Data on wearables are misleading. C、The concept of elevation is relative. D、The reference point is hard to locate.(2)、What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A、How the altimeter was invented. B、What initiated the author's research. C、Why the digital readings varied. D、Where the author spent his holiday.(3)、What does the underlined word "it"refer to in the last paragraph?A、The book. B、The project. C、The issue. D、The development.(4)、What can be the title of the book mentioned in the text?A、The Altimeter: A Must-Have B、Sea Level: A History C、Meaning of Zero: Nothing or Everything D、Mountains to Seas: Ups and Downs -
8、 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。
Roland Reisley turned 101 years old in May and is in remarkable health.But that's not the thing he prides himself on."T am the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright,still iving in the home he designed for me,"Reisley said,sitting in the bright open living room of the home designed by the famous architect
The house where Reisley has lived for 73 years is located in the woods of Westchester County,New York,just 30 miles north of Manhattan.It's one of 47 that make up the peaceful mid-20th-century modern village of Usonia.
Back in 1951,Reisley was just 26,newly married and ready to put down roots.He and his wife began looking for a place in Manhattan.But what they liked,they couldn't afford on his sound engineer's salary and what they could,they didn't like.Then they heard about Usonia.On their first trip out,they were greeted with such enthusiasm from the 10 families who'd already established homes there that they decided to join.
The house has signature Wright features.It is made with local materials,has a flat roof, wood paneling,concrete floors and custom-made furniture.Over the decades,Reisley has opened his doors to visitors.The house is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Reisley said he's tried his best to be a good steward (管家)not just of the Wright creation he lives in,but allothers as well.He co-founded the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy,an organization engaged in the preservation of all of Wright's remaining buildings.Reisley believes that his devotion to the home and the community are what have kept him in such good health all of these years.
(1)、How does Reisley feel about having Wright as his house designer?A、Honored. B、Amused. C、Stressed. D、Inspired.(2)、What made Reisley finally decide to settle down in Usonia?A、Its natural environment. B、Its large-sized houses. C、The convenience of its location. D、The warmth of its residents.(3)、What can we learn about Reisley's house?A、It is older than its owner. B、It uses local materials. C、It has a pointed roof. D、It is put up for sale.(4)、What can be inferred about Reisley from the last paragraph?A、He is very attached to Wright buildings. B、He is devoted to health education. C、He is an expert in home decoration. D、He is passionate about tourism. -
9、 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。
The Best Chinese Restaurants Around D.C.
The D.C.area is home to many outstanding Chinese restaurants,but diners willing to travel outside the city limits will also be rewarded.
Panda Gourmet
This not-so-hidden-anymore fine restaurant for Sichuan cuisine is inside the Days Inn off New York Avenue.Dandan noodles and mapo tofu are sure bets.Panda Gourmet offers online ordering for takeout,and delivery is now an option.Open from 11:00am to 9:45pm.Closed on Tuesday.
2700 New York Ave NE,Washington,DC 20002
Shanghai Taste
Shanghai Taste offers arguably the best soup dumplings in the area.It also serves a variety of chef's specials,beef with rice cakes,and more.The restaurant is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm Tuesday through Sunday,offering call-in orders and pickups.
1121 Nelson St,Rockville,MD 20850
Gourmet Inspirations
The spacious dining room is regularly filled with customers enjoying dumplings and a variety of noodle and rice dishes.Customers can also place pickup orders online for lunch or dinner until 8:00pm six days a week.Closed on Tuesday.
2646 University Blvd W,Silver Spring,MD 20902
Queen's English
This nice Cantonese restaurant in Columbia Heights quickly became a destination for chef Henji Cheung's Hong Kong-style cooking and co-owner Sarah Thompson's natural wine list that earned her a Michelin nod.Reserve a spot indoors,at its chef's counter,or covered dog-friendly patio (露台),with creative wine tastings in the mix.Dinner hours:Tuesday through Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm (last seating);Friday and Saturday 5:00pm-9:30pm (last seating).Closed on Sunday and Monday.
341011th St NW,Washington,DC 20010
(1)、What service is available only at Panda Gourmet?A、Call-in orders. B、Free packing. C、Takeout delivery. D、Online pickup orders.(2)、Which restaurant can you go to for beef with rice cakes?A、Panda Gourmet B、Shanghai Taste. C、Gourmet Inspirations. D、Queen's English.(3)、What do we know about the Cantonese restaurant in Columbia Heights?A、It is open only on weekdays. B、It adopts a no-pet policy. C、It takes no reservations. D、It serves only dinner. -
10、听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小 题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。(1)、听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
What does the man want to do?
A、Book a ticket. B、Confirm a seat. C、Reschedule a flight.(2)、When will the man leave for Swansea?A、On June 15th. B、On June 17th. C、On June 18th.(3)、听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。Who is the woman probably?
A、A sports journalist. B、A private doctor. C、A fitness trainer.(4)、How did Alex feel before climbing?A、Deeply regretful. B、Quite embarrassed. C、Fairly nervous.(5)、What will Alex do this afternoon?A、Take a good rest. B、Do strength training. C、Go climbing again.(6)、听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A、Bob's career plan. B、Ajob opening. C、Student loans.(7)、What advice does the woman give Bob?A、Aim high. B、Be creative. C、Think twice.(8)、What is Bob's final decision?A、To set up his own business. B、To pursue further education. C、To accept the job offer.(9)、听第9段录音,回答第14至16题。Who broke the toy house?
A、Sophia. B、Henry. C、Sally.(10)、Why do the speakers worry about rebuilding the toy house?A、They are short of time. B、Some parts are missing. C、The directions are confusing.(11)、What will the speakers probably do?A、Fix the windows and doors. B、Order a new toy house. C、Ask someone for help.(12)、听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。What was the group's first stop in Melbourne?
A、Town Hall. B、Eureka Tower. C、Chinatown.(13)、Where did the group meet a famous writer?A、At the State Library. B、In the Botanical Gardens. C、On Swanton Street.(14)、How long does the group's trip last?A、Two days. B、Three days. C、Four days.(15)、What is the group going to do next?A、Go for lunch. B、Return to school. C、Write a review. -
11、听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。(1)、Why is Rose going downtown?A、To host a party. B、To pick up Kevin. C、To buy a gift.(2)、What is Larry unhappy about regarding the swimming class?A、The slow progress. B、The cold water. C、The poor facilities.(3)、What will the speakers have for dinner?A、Carrots. B、Beans. C、Potatoes.(4)、What does the woman suggest the man do?A、Tidy up his office. B、Work from home. C、Get some relaxation.(5)、What do we know about Judy?A、She is quiet. B、She is polite. C、She is humorous.
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12、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。
Emily Sanders, a 25-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, set out on December 23rd with high hopes of reaching Toronto to meet her boyfriend for Christmas. Although she had heard warnings about an approaching snowstorm, she didn't give it much thought. She assumed that much like in Michigan, police would simply detour(使绕道) traffic around any closed sections of the highway. But that didn't happen. As the snow came down more and more heavily, Emily was directed off the highway. She drove on for a while and found herself on an unfamiliar road toward a Canadian town.
The blinding whiteout made driving nearly impossible. At one point, Emily's car got stuck. After a struggle, she managed to free the vehicle and continued inching along the snow-covered road. As night fell, panic set in. While Emily was driving on a narrow stretch of road, her car slid into a ditch(沟). She tried to call for help but found no signal on her phone. Seeing no hope of immediate rescue, Emily decided to spend the night in her car. She wrapped herself in a blanket, waiting for morning. To stay warm, she ran her engine for a few minutes every now and then. Eventually, she fell asleep.
Emily awoke to a gentle knock on her car window. Standing outside were Daniel and his wife Rachel, who noticed the stranded(被困的) vehicle on their way home and stopped to see if they could help. When Emily rolled down the window, Rachel asked if she was okay and told her it was not safe to stay overnight in the car. With genuine warmth in her voice, Rachel said they could take Emily to a nearby cafe they knew. Grateful and relieved, Emily accepted the offer.
In the cafe, the couple bought Emily a hot chocolate and listened patiently as she explained her desperate situation: she was about a hundred miles from her destination, her car was completely stuck, and her entire holiday plan could be ruined.
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1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Daniel and Rachel suggested that Emily continueher journey by train. ... ...
Three days later, Emily returned to get her car. ... ...
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13、 你校英文报"Opinion"栏目正在征稿,请同学们对未来大学生活中的学习(Study)、社交(Socialize)、睡眠(Sleep)这三件事按重要性进行排序,并阐述理由。请你写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。
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。
Ranking My College Life Essentials
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14、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。
Daji, or big open-air fairs, typically take place on specific dates of the lunar calendar, for example, on dates with five or seven as the last digit. It is also common for them (hold) on traditional Chinese holidays such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, as well as other local festivals. The exact dates and
(frequent) of daji vary from region to region.
Daji originated from the folk custom of trading goods, which can be traced back to Han Dynasty. As transportation and communication (be) underdeveloped at that time, it was very difficult for households to obtain daily (necessity). As a solution, people gathered at specific locations on set days to trade their surplus(剩余的) items what they needed.
In addition to being venues for buying and selling, daji are an occasion for socializing and entertainment.
People from near and far crowd into these markets on daji days. (Draw) by the aroma(香味) of street food, they line up in front of standsserve steaming dumplings and hot noodle soup. While eating and enjoying street performances, they chat with each other and share stories of their daily lives. Before
(head) home, they fill their shopping bags with fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers, at prices significantly (cheap) than those found in supermarkets.
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15、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I grew up in a little town in northeast Ohio. The 1 of how little people knew about Ohio came quickly after I went to school in central Pennsylvania. Though I lived
2 three and a half hours away, most of my classmates thought of Ohio as a whole different world. "Do you have to fly home? Do you live on a farm?" The 3 were never-ending. I was a 4 in their eyes.
As I grow older, I'm more and more 5 for my small town roots. Sure, my friends and I loved to 6 about how bored we were in the middle of nowhere;
7 , as I finish up my junior year of college, I'm convinced that it took 8 our small town to realize how much we actually love it and what exactly we loved about it.
The pace of life is slow and people 9 connecting to each other. You do more than just talk to your neighbors—in a lot of cases, they're truly an 10 of your family. Much of this 11 centers around being outside and knowing the ins and outs of the town; being present and mindful of your 12 is a critical part of the culture.
As I move through my college years, I 13 the visits to my little hometown. I am grateful for the 14 that I had growing up and know that wherever my next adventure takes me, I can 15 my small town roots to lead me in the right direction.
(1)A 、 fantasy B 、 prejudice C 、 realization D 、 expectation(2)A 、 only B 、 indeed C 、 still D 、 even(3)A 、 tests B 、 questions C 、 games D 、 debates(4)A 、 success B 、 victim C 、 novelty D 、 problem(5)A 、 thankful B 、 hopeful C 、 suitable D 、 reliable(6)A 、 dream B 、 lie C 、 hear D 、 complain(7)A 、 therefore B 、 however C 、 instead D 、 otherwise(8)A 、 touring B 、 changing C 、 leaving D 、 protecting(9)A 、 value B 、 admit C 、 fear D 、 remember(10)A 、 advantage B 、 example C 、 honor D 、 extension(11)A 、 lifestyle B 、 landscape C 、 procedure D 、 personality(12)A 、 findings B 、 surroundings C 、 belongings D 、 greetings(13)A 、 give up B 、 put off C 、 face up to D 、 look forward to(14)A 、 confidence B 、 reputation C 、 experience D 、 opportunity(15)A 、 inspire B 、 trust C 、 remind D 、 challenge -
16、 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。
Museums, once quiet places filled with history, are now full of digital excitement. By using machine learning and advanced algorithms(算法), these institutions are creating personalized visitor journeys, protecting delicate collections, and revealing hidden stories.
AI transforms a standard museum trip into a personalized and interactive adventure. Smart recommendation engines analyze data such as exhibit popularity and visitors' past behavior to suggest specific exhibits and events, making each visit unique and surprising. These digital assistants engage visitors in dynamic conversations and offer context-sensitive insights that deepen understanding and satisfy curiosity.
Beyond visitor interaction, AI plays a crucial role in preserving priceless artworks. Since the exhibits in museums sustain natural decay(破损) over time, early detection is vital. AI can help identify the slightest signs of decay, such as cracks or discoloration, which are often invisible to the human eye. Moreover, by predicting future decay patterns, AI helps museums take preventive measures and improve preservation strategies.
AI also significantly enhances the educational value of museums, particularly for children and families. For instance, interactive exhibits powered by AI can adjust their content and difficulty level based on the user's preferences and responses. This adaptability ensures that complex historical concepts become accessible and engaging for young minds.
Looking ahead, the rapid advancement of AI promises both exciting possibilities and ethical(伦理的) challenges. Museums are working together with AI ethicists to develop fair algorithms. Strict policies should be established to protect visitors' information.
A. This capability allows for timely restoration.
B. Visitor data collection also raises privacy issues.
C. In short, AI is redefining the museum in all respects.
D. It tailors learning experiences to different age groups and learning styles.
E. Museums are not only places to store artworks, but also spaces for learning.
F. Furthermore, AI-powered virtual guides are replacing traditional tour guides.
G. AI is changing this by using image recognition technology to analyze exhibits.
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17、 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。
A team of Cambridge psychologists conducted an experiment to compare the cognitive(认知的) effects of merely seeing art with actively judging how beautiful it is.
In the study, 187 people were invited to visit Kettle's Yard gallery during an exhibition of handmade clay objects. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: the "beauty" group was asked to actively consider and then rate the beauty of each object they viewed, while the control group just matched a line drawing of the object with the artwork itself. All participants were then tested on how they process information, and whether it's in a more practical or abstract way.
Across all participants, those in the beauty group scored almost 14% higher on average than the control group in abstract thinking. While they were told the study was about cognitive processes, participants were asked about interests, with around half saying they had an artistic hobby. Among those, the effect was greater: those with an artistic hobby in the beauty group scored over 25% higher on average for abstract thinking than those with an artistic hobby in the control group.
Emotional states of participants were also measured by asking about their feelings while completing the gallery task. Across all participants, those in the beauty group reported an average of 23% higher levels of "transformative and self-transcendent feelings"—such as feeling moved, enlightened and inspired—than the control group. Importantly, however, the beauty group did not report feeling any happier than the control group, suggesting that it was the engagement with beauty that influenced abstract thinking, rather than any overall positivity from the experience.
"We usually think in very concrete terms when doing something on a screen," said Simone Schnall, senior author of the study. "It's becoming much rarer to zone out and just let the mind wander, but that's when we think in ways that broaden our minds. Admiring the beauty of art may be the ideal way to initiate the abstract cognitive processes."
(1)、What was the beauty group asked to do with the clay objects?A、Draw their outlines. B、Give each piece a rating. C、Compare their prices. D、Make a copy of each piece.(2)、Which participants got the highest score on average in the test?A、Beauty group, with an artistic hobby. B、Beauty group, without an artistic hobby. C、Control group, with an artistic hobby. D、Control group, without an artistic hobby.(3)、Why were the participants' emotional states measured?A、To discover their attitudes towards art. B、To identify their specific thinking patterns. C、To examine the difficulty of the tasks. D、To determine factors behind the test results.(4)、What is the major finding of the study regarding the appreciation of art?A、It enhances emotional ties. B、It needs critical thinking skills. C、It creates positive feelings. D、It encourages abstract thinking. -
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In line with longstanding initiatives to expand its green spaces, New York City is planting tens of thousands of trees each year. They provide shade, lower surface temperatures, absorb a surprising amount of airborne carbon, remove tiny pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat along with just plain beauty.
Something could go wrong, though, according to a new study. Oaks and sweetgums, which currently account for a majority of the city's trees, produce huge amounts of a chemical substance called isoprene. Harmless by itself, isoprene interacts rapidly with polluting nitrogen oxides released by vehicles, buildings and industry to form ground-level ozone(臭氧)—a major factor in many breathing problems.
The research, carried out by scientists at the Columbia Climate School and other institutions, found that if the city maintains past species patterns in new plantings, isoprene production in Manhattan in coming decades will go up by about 140%, and resulting summer ozone levels as much as 30%.
"We're all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things," said study coauthor Róisín Commane. "But if we're not careful, we could make air quality worse."
The Parks Department is not oblivious to the issue. A study carried out by some of its researchers several years ago concluded that city trees did release isoprene. "We didn't make a big deal of that," said Novem Auyeung, a Parks Department senior scientist. She said trees should not be viewed as the enemy. "We could plant any trees we want to, if we just rethink our car-centric lifestyle," she said.
"We're not going to go cutting down any big old oaks," and neither will the department completely stop planting new ones, said Auyeung. "You have to think about what you would lose if you do that." Oaks are keystone species, she pointed out, providing food and habitat for native insects, birds and other animals.
(1)、What does the new study imply regarding oaks and sweetgums?A、They affect the growth of other trees. B、They absorb less carbon than expected. C、They harm people's health indirectly. D、They raise the local temperature slowly.(2)、Which of the following may Commane suggest based on their study?A、Cutting down the isoprene-producing trees. B、Suspending tree-planting for a few decades. C、Changing the species of trees in new plantings. D、Removing isoprene released by existing trees.(3)、What does the underlined phrase "oblivious to" in paragraph 5 mean?A、Honest about. B、Unaware of. C、Related to. D、Optimistic about.(4)、What would Auyeung probably advocate?A、Reducing car use in daily life. B、Providing animals with new habitats. C、Controlling population growth. D、Doing more research on the problem. -
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Not long ago, my fifth-grade son Kevin asked me about the meaning of a word in a novel. "Look it up," I responded. "But my screen time is off," he said. I looked pointedly at the bookshelf that held at least three dictionaries, and Kevin sighed(叹气) dramatically. "Can't you just use your phone?" he asked. Suddenly it occurred to me that he did not even know how to use a dictionary.
I took down one of the dictionaries, and we read it together for a few minutes before I handed it to him. It took him a few tries to find the word in question. While going through the pages, he kept saying, wide-eyed: "How can there be this many words?" After a while, he looked at me and asked, "Do you know all these words, Mom?" I smiled. "I definitely do not know all these words," I said. "But that's why this is one of my favorite books."
I had my first dictionary as a gift for my 13th birthday. I decided that I wanted to learn as many words as I could and started marking every entry I looked up with a pencil to measure my progress. I continued to make these pencil marks for years, and when I went off to college, I packed that dictionary in my suitcase.
Kevin wanted to see the dictionary. I felt a small pain in my chest. The dictionary was stolen at the end of my freshman year of college. "That's so sad," he said, "but you still know all those words, even without the book." I realized that this was true. I still made it through the next three years of college, even without the book. And it wasn't, ultimately, the dictionary that got me there—not really.
Now I understand that although my son may be learning differently, he is still learning. It's not about the words themselves or how we learn them, but the wanting to know them, the curiosity and the appetite.
(1)、What does Kevin usually do to get the meaning of a word?A、Use electronic devices. B、Consult a paper dictionary. C、Guess from the context. D、Turn to his English teacher.(2)、How did Kevin feel while looking up the word in the dictionary?A、Annoyed. B、Disappointed. C、Encouraged. D、Astonished.(3)、What can we learn about the author's first dictionary?A、It helped her through college. B、It was given to Kevin as a gift. C、It bore witness to her efforts. D、It was a valuable limited edition.(4)、What has the author come to realize about learning?A、It is never too late to start. B、Motivation is what really matters. C、Children need role models. D、Dictionaries are still a useful tool. -
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SoFi Stadium Events This Month
SoFi Stadium is the go-to destination in the heart of Los Angeles for sports fans. Its calendar is always packed with headline-grabbing events.
Upcoming Football Events
Los Angeles Rams v Dallas Cowboys
Saturday, August 9 4:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Chargers v New Orleans Saints
Sunday, August 10 5:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Chargers v Los Angeles Rams
Saturday, August 16 4:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams v Houston Texans
Sunday, August 24 1:25 p.m.
Nearby Hotels
When attending an event at SoFi Stadium, you're just a short walk or ride from several comfortable and classy hotels. Right across the street, Sonder Lüm Hotel offers spacious rooms and a rooftop pool. A mile away, the H Hotel Los Angeles, with its stylish design, is ideal for a nice stay between events. For those seeking both comfort and convenience, the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is just a short drive away.
If you're willing to drive a little further, the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles promises luxurious rooms and extensive leisure facilities—perfect for turning a game day into a great weekend escape.
Parking
SoFi Stadium requires you to park strictly in your assigned zone, and guests must enter through the exact gate indicated on their color-coded digital parking pass. If you enter through the wrong access point, you'll be turned around and redirected—so plan ahead. Each parking zone consists of multiple lots, designed to efficiently manage traffic across the venue's network. Make sure to download your parking pass to your smartphone before arrival. Upon entering the correct zone, parking staff will guide you directly to a space. For those wishing to park near friends, all vehicles must have passes for the same zone and arrive together—spaces cannot be saved.
(1)、Which team will play the most games at the stadium this month?A、Dallas Cowboys. B、Los Angeles Rams. C、Los Angeles Chargers. D、New Orleans Saints.(2)、Which hotel is the nearest to the stadium?A、Sonder Lüm Hotel. B、The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles. C、The H Hotel Los Angeles. D、The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel.(3)、What do you need to do if you want to park at the stadium?A、Call the parking staff. B、Prepay the parking fee. C、Obtain a parking pass. D、Choose a parking zone.