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1、What will the man most probably do?A、Pay for the tickets. B、Go to the ticket office. C、Ask the woman for a discount.
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2、What will the man do tonight?A、Go bowling. B、Visit the woman. C、Prepare for an exam.
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3、What does the woman want the man to do?A、Have some milk. B、Go shopping. C、Take out the garbage.
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4、 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。
Lucas and Dawson were best friends all the time.Dawson learned his new spelling words faster,he was quick to learn addition and subtraction (减法),and he could read aloud quite effortlessly—but these are not the things that are really valued among little boys,and education is a lot more than reading,spelling,and math.Lucas had physical talents.He could run faster,climb higher up a tree,and throw a stone farther.
The annual school football selection contest was coming up,and Dawson had no doubt that Lucas would be selected.Lucas always got selected.He ran fast,he handled the ball well,and he didn't get frightened when other kids tried to tackle (抢断球).Dawson desperately wanted to be selected.
Despite his talents in football,Lucas trained very hard,running,passing or shooting the ball on the football field whether it was sunny or rainy,while Dawson was always absent from the training due to his lack of confidence because he was not good at football.
One weekend,Dawson arrived at his grandpa's home,looking helpless. "What's wrong?" asked Grandpa kindly. "It's the football selection contest.I want to be selected like Lucas but I am not confident."
Dawson's grandpa gently stroked his grandson's shoulder and said, "You and Lucas have been friends for a long time and during that time there is something I have learned about Lucas.Over my life I have met a lot of other people like him.In my experience,the best athletes have a few secrets that help them gain success." as though he were a master magician finally agreeing to tell his student some safely guarded magical tricks of the trade.Dawson was eager to learn the secrets.
注意:
1)续写词数应为150左右;
2)请在答题卡的相应位置作答
Dawson begged his grandpa to tell him what he should do.
Dawson began his training soon.
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5、 假定你是李华,你所在的班级在"五一"劳动节期间开展了社会实践活动。请你写一篇英语报道,介绍本次社会实践活动的情况,内容包括:
1)开展社会实践活动的目的;
2)社会实践活动的形式(敬老院搞卫生、景区当义务导游、十字路口交通宣讲员);
3)社会实践活动的意义。
注意:
1)写作词数应为80左右;
2)可适当补充情节,使行文流畅。
参考词汇:社会实践活动 social practice activities
敬老院 nursing home
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6、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
One important feature of classic literature is that it often reflects an author's own experiences and can,therefore,help us understand the important issues of his or her time.This is one reason the best works of literature still appeal to readers long after they(write) in ancient times.Cao Xueqin's A Dream of Red Mansions,one of the most significant (novel) in Chinese literature,is a good example of this. (it) storyline follows the fall of a large wealthy family much like the author's own.No doubt drawing his own experiences,Cao Xueqin gives a detailed description oflife was like at that time.The novel contains a great number of details such as what the upper class(wear) and ate.It also describes the social relations in 18th﹣century China.(consequent),readers are capable of better(understand) the gap between rich and poor,men and women,the learned and the uneducated in the historical context.Cultural and historical elements like these make A Dream of Red Mansions timeless classic.In summary,we can learn much about a specific period in history from classic literature.
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7、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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Before our first child was born last year,my wife Cristina and I often thought about the kind of parents we wanted to be.We often watched 1 sitting at the table in silence,glued to their own phones,hardly taking their eyes off the screens between bites.We didn't want to live like that and 2 to be present with one another.
After our son was born,however,the 3 was quite different.In those sleepless early days,I found myself lost in my 4 .I spent up to four hours a day surfing on it while in front of me was a new life we had 5 about.My wife told me it was as though I had disappeared when I looked at my phone.It was then that we decided to 6 the Internet.
The first days off line were hard.I developed a strong 7 for words,loading my nightstand(床头柜) with books from the library.I read them all quickly,and started reading anything.Over time,I was able to read deeply,consuming 8 works that I would have struggled to 9 before.At the end of the first week,my phone reported that my screen time had 10 by 80 percent.Sometimes I just sat and thought,letting my mind travel where it pleased with no plan or 11 .I12 that it had been years since I'd last allowed myself to do nothing.
Many people won't or can't 13 remove the Internet as we did.But they can set aside space in their lives unoccupied by 14 .Establishing a space beyond tech's reach is a way of gaining15 from technology.It reminds us that we can live and thrive(茁壮成长) happily without it.
(1)A 、workers B 、engineers C 、explorers D 、families(2)A 、promoted B 、promised C 、followed D 、admitted(3)A 、reality B 、adventure C 、laughter D 、possibility(4)A 、baby B 、dictionary C 、phone D 、bookshelf(5)A 、thought B 、dreamed C 、cared D 、hesitated(6)A 、make use of B 、take care of C 、get hold of D 、get rid of(7)A 、respect B 、sympathy C 、desire D 、talent(8)A 、complex B 、previous C 、simple D 、interesting(9)A 、hold on B 、count on C 、move on D 、focus on(10)A 、increased B 、attained C 、reduced D 、spent(11)A 、connection B 、solution C 、prediction D 、direction(12)A 、observed B 、realized C 、appreciated D 、involved(13)A 、totally B 、willingly C 、voluntarily D 、regularly(14)A 、machines B 、devices C 、vehicles D 、decorations(15)A 、experience B 、consequence C 、independence D 、confidence -
8、任务型阅读
Do you sometimes or often feel like you have too many possessions?If so,you probably know that those overfilled drawers and closets and stacks of papers can have negative effects on you.The act of beginning to deal with your stuff can itself provide a sense of relief..And figuring out what to keep and what to get rid of can be nothing short of challenging.Here's what some professionals say can help.
Get rid of trash first
Look for a few truly unneeded items,such as plastic that can go into recycling or old papers that can be cut into pieces.Arrange to rid your home of any harmful materials,such as antifreeze or solvents (溶剂).If you don't know how to do it, .
Then pick other easy items
Instead of dealing with large areas or family heirlooms (传家宝),get to the small step you can take where you are guaranteed to be successful. .You can move on to bigger more emotionally meaningful possessions down the road.
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If possible,have a friend or family member help you make decisions on what to trash,donate,or keep,Ferrari says.Picking up each item you're considering disposing of may trigger memories that derail the process.Having a friend or relative hold each object and show it to you can make decision﹣making easier.
Adjust your habits
.For instance,would passing books on after reading them keep bookcases neater?Would buying a new item only if you get rid of another help?Or sorting mail daily so you can throw junk letters away right now?
A. Ask for a hand
B. Start right now
C. That might be just one kitchen drawer or one closet shelf
D. simply throw them away in the trash to keep your home tidy
E. Getting rid of unneeded items can make you safer and happier
F. contact your community's environmental department for information
G. Think about your actions that contribute to the mess and which you can change
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9、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In late 2021,a scientist named Bohmann from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and her team found a new way to study animals.They discovered many types of animals in the Copenhagen Zoo and around it,even when the animals were not inside the zoo.They used a special method to find the animals:they absorbed air through a filter (过滤器) to get DNA from it.
The air we breathe is mostly made up of nitrogen (氮气) and oxygen,but it also has a tiny bit of DNA.Animals drop bits of their DNA into the environment all the time,from their skin,waste,fur,feathers and more.This DNA can help us understand what animals live in a certain area.Scientists have found DNA in rain,soil,and honey,and even in water.Air is everywhere,so it's easy to take samples from it.It's easier to collect DNA from the air than people thought.
At a zoo in Cambridgeshire,a biologist named Elizabeth Clare from York University in Toronto did some tests.She used a special vacuum (真空吸尘器) to get DNA from the air near the zoo's fences.She found DNA from many different animals,even from far away.One type of lemur (狐猴) was found everywhere,but another type was never found,even when she tried right next to it.Clare thought the tests were very successful.
At first,Clare and Bohmann thought their experiments might not work at all.But they were surprised to find lots of different animals,49 in Denmark and 25 in England,both inside and outside the zoo.They even found DNA from fish that were used as food for other animals.Bohmann said it was amazing.
This new way of using a DNA vacuum could help us find out where endangered animals live and protect them better.It could change how we watch over different types of animals and help us make better decisions about the environment.
(1)、What does the presence of DNA in the air suggest?A、Animals are dropping DNA. B、The air is polluted. C、There is a high concentration of oxygen. D、Nitrogen is the main component of DNA.(2)、How did Clare collect DNA at the zoo in Cambridgeshire?A、By testing the animals. B、By analyzing soil samples. C、By collecting samples from water. D、Using a special vacuum attached to fences.(3)、What potential effect does this new way of DNA vacuuming have?A、It could help protect animals better. B、It could improve air quality. C、It could increase the number of zoos. D、It could help change animals' DNA.(4)、What can be the best title for the text?A、Doing Research on Animal DNA B、Vacuuming Animal DNA Out of the Air C、Extracting DNA from Animal Bodies Directly D、Mapping the Habitats of Endangered Animals -
10、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The Holding Fist(抱拳礼) is a traditional Chinese custom,often seen in martial arts practices.To perform this custom,one must stand tall and straight,clench (握紧) their right fist,and extend their left palm with the four fingers aligned.The left hand then wraps around the right fist,and both hands are held in front of the chest,elbows down.
This gesture has two main meanings.First,the left palm's four fingers represent the four nurturing elements of Virtue,Wisdom,Health,and Art,which embody the spirit of martial arts.The slightly bent left thumb signifies humility,reminding us to avoid arrogance.The clenched right fist symbolizes diligent training and the potential for attack.The left hand,representing virtue and discipline,acts as a check on this aggression,meaning self﹣discipline and restraint.
Secondly,the right fist is said to represent the five great lakes of China,while the left hand symbolizes the four seas that surround the nation.The unity of both hands reflects the brotherhood among martial artists,as stated in the saying,"The people of the five lakes and four seas are all brothers."
The Holding Fist salute is used in various contexts to convey greetings,congratulations,and fine wishes.It is a common practice during major events and festivals like the Spring Festival to show respect when meeting relatives,friends,or colleagues.At joyous events such as weddings or birthday parties,guests may perform the Holding Fist to celebrate with the hosts.Additionally,at farewell gatherings,people often use this gesture while wishing each other farewell.In some instances,the Holding Fist is also employed to seek forgiveness.
(1)、What does the underlined word"embody"in paragraph 2 mean?A、Form. B、Create. C、Reflect. D、Document.(2)、The following can explain the Holding Fist custom except ____.A、the left hand wraps around the right fist. B、the left fist should be clenched. C、the right fist represents the five great lakes of China. D、the left hand symbolizes the four seas.(3)、What does the slightly bent left thumb imply in the Holding Fist custom?A、One should never be arrogant. B、One should avoid arrogance. C、One should be self﹣centered. D、One should be brave.(4)、Which situation is NOT suitable for using the Holding Fist custom?A、When requesting forgiveness. B、At weddings or birthday parties. C、During major events or festivals. D、While greeting a stranger on the street. -
11、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After almost a century,Lin Huiyin,a Chinese architecture student at the University of Pennsylvania between 1924 and 1927,will be awarded a late Bachelor of Architecture diploma by the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
At the May 18,2024,Weitzman Commencement Ceremony,the School will award Lin,arguably the first and most famous female architect in modern China,"a late posthumous Bachelor of Architecture degree",stated an article titled"An Architectural Pioneer Receives Her Due,"published by Penn on Sunday.
Lin Huiyin,along with her husband Liang Sicheng,who was also a famous Chinese architect,traveled to the United States in 1924 and studied in Penn's architecture program.
However,Pennsylvania's architecture program rejected the admission application of this Chinese woman because it did not admit female students until
1934.As a result,Lin had to study in the only department that accepted female students,the School of Fine Arts.But she actively participated in architecture studios,took courses in design theory,drawing,and architectural history,and worked as an assistant in architectural design,often more excellent than her male peers.She completed most of the coursework required for a Bachelor of Architecture degree.The only exceptions were a drawing course that was not open to female students because it featured male models.
"Upon closer examination,it became clear that she would have got a degree if she were a man,"said Fritz Steiner,Weitzman Dean,and Paley Professor,"It's not right,and this is an opportunity to correct that."
Lin's daughter,94﹣year﹣old Liang Zaibing,said,"A hundred years later,my mother is being recognized by her Alma Mater(母校).This reminds me of her bravery and determination when she chose to major in architecture.She proved throughout her life that she was a true architect."
(1)、What do we know about Lin Huiyin?A、She hasn't been able to graduate until now. B、She is the first and most famous architect in the world. C、She completed all the coursework required by a degree. D、She studied at the University of Pennsylvania between1924 and 1927.(2)、Why didn't Lin Huiyi n get the admission to Penn's architecture programme before1934?A、Because she was a woman. B、Because she was Chinese. C、Because of her appearance. D、Because of her academic performance.(3)、What did Lin's daughter say in the last paragraph?A、Lin inspired her to learn architecture. B、She was reminded of her original intention. C、Lin finally proved that she was a real architect. D、She was determined to become an architect in the future.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Lin Huiyin?A、Modest and intelligent. B、Humorous and generous. C、Excellent and determined. D、Considerate and ambitious. -
12、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Explore the world through food at these two exciting new restaurants
Tamba
Get ready for a taste of West Africa at Tamba,located in Duxton.This two﹣storey restaurant,designed by Virginia Pérez﹣Orive,is like a journey to West Africa.The colorful and unique decor will transport you there.The menu starts with delicious Pepper Soup and Tapalapa,a type of bread served with a special cheese and bacon butter.For the main course,you should try the Joll of Rice or the Suya,which is a tasty barbecued beef dish.And don't forget to try the interesting cocktails made with African spirits.
Visit Tamba at 101 Duxton Road,Tel:6513 5388
COTE Korean Steakhouse
For a mix of Korean and American dining,visit COTE Korean Steakhouse at COMO Orchard.This restaurant combines the fun of Korean barbecue with the style of an American steak house.You can choose to eat in the Main Dining Hall,which feels like a private club,or in the Private Dining Room for a more personal experience.The menu offers two special dining options:The Butcher's Feast and the 10﹣course Steak Omakase.The highlight is the high﹣quality Japanese A5 Wagyu beef from Miyazaki,Japan.The beef is aged for at least 45 days to make it even tastier.You can also try the traditional Korean side dishes,Kimchi,and other sharing plates like the Kimchi Wagyu"Paella."
Visit COTE Korean Steakhouse at 30 Bideford Road,COMO Orchard,Level 3,Tel:1 800 304 7788
(1)、What is the main dish offered at Tamba?A、Pepper Soup. B、Kimchi. C、Suya. D、Tapalapa.(2)、Where is COTE Korean Steakhouse located?A、At Duxton Road. B、At COMO Central. C、At Miyazaki. D、At Bideford Road.(3)、Where is this passage most likely to be found?A、In a travel guidebook. B、In a food review magazine. C、In a shopping mall brochure. D、In a cultural events calendar. -
13、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It is a hot sunny Saturday morning on the farm. Maya, Duksie and Doobie are helping Mama K in her vegetable garden. The children work all morning.
Mama K always gives the children a treat for helping her. Sometimes it's cake or chocolate; sometimes it's apples, pears or oranges. Mama K has only one rule. "Share it fair!" The children know they must share the treats equally, so they all get the same amount.
Today Mama K has baked a round strawberry cake with pink icing (糖霜) and berries from her garden. The children wait on the grass for their treat. "Here you go!" smiles Mama K. "But remember the rule. Share it fair!"
Maya has the first turn to share the cake. She uses the knife to draw lines in the icing. The others watch her. She does not cut the cake yet. The others must first agree if her way is fair. "I think I will make two cuts down like this. Now we have three slices, all the same!" Maya shows them. There is one line on the left and the other on the right.
"No way!" says Duksie. "The one in the middle is much too big!" Doobie also shakes his head. Maya laughs and tells Duksie to try.
"Pass me the knife.I'll do it," says Duksie First she rubs out Maya's pattern in the icing, and then she makes one cut across and one down. "Look, I have made my three slices!" "That's not fair!" shout Maya and Doobie together,.
"Why don't you try, Doobie?" says Duksie. "I bet you can't do it!"
"I wish the cake was a square, and then it would be easy!" says Doobie thoughtfully. And then! A picture comes into Doobie's head. He sees the silver badge (标识) at the front of his father's big red Benz truck. "I've got it! I've got it! I know how to do it," shouts Doobie.
"How did you work it out?" Maya asks. Doobie smiles to himself. For now it's his secret. Later, he will tell his dad.
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。
First Doobie uses a knife to smooth Duksie's lines in the icing.
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With Mama K's encouragement, Maya takes charge, expertly cutting along Doobie's lines to make three equal slices.
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14、 假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式(coming-of-age ceremony), 但你无法应邀, 请写信告知, 内容包括: 1. 表达歉意; 2. 说明理由。
注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Michael,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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15、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选岀可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Although many over-processed foods can satisfy the desire for sweet, fatty, salty foods, research suggests these items are particularly bad for the heart and brain, with mood and cognition taking a hit.
The most recent research looking at the 1 of over-processed food found the most far-reaching results. Researchers 2 direct links between higher consumption of over-processed foods and a greater risk of many health issues.
These results are 3 earlier studies. Diets high in these foods were linked to greater risk of depression and anxiety, according to an analysis published in the journal Nutrients. In one of these studies, risk rose from 4 just 33 percent of calories from over-processed food. A separate study found that taking in just 20 percent of calories from these foods was linked to a 28 percent faster rate of cognitive 5 compared with people who ate less processed food.
Also 6 is a study tracking about half a million people living in England, Scotland, and Wales that found the risk of dementia (痴呆) went up by 25 percent for every 10 percent increase in over-processed food. While the exact cause-and-effect relationship is still unknown, the strongest evidence from prospective studies 7 the idea that eating high amounts of over-processed foods increases the risk of depression in the future.
It is common knowledge that eating too much salt or sugar is linked to high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. What the public may not appreciate, 8 , is that all these conditions affect the brain by raising the risk for dementia. 9 such as certain artificial sweeteners may also disturb the production and release of brain chemicals, such as dopamine, which can negatively affect mental and emotional 10 .
Another problem with over-processed foods is that they might be addictive. Over-processed foods have more in common with a(n) 11 than foods by Mother Nature. Humans have evolved to respond to foods that are sweet fatty, and high in calories. For most of human existence this helped us 12 . But in nature, foods are 13 modestly high in sugar — like berries — or high in fat, like nuts. You don't find foods high in both sugar and fat. That's a distinctive 14 of over-processed foods. Add in salt, artificial flavorings and bright colors, and our brain simply 15 these foods.
(1)A 、 recipe B 、 flavor C 、 preparation D 、 impact(2)A 、 promoted B 、 identified C 、 evaluated D 、 dismissed(3)A 、 contrary to B 、 consistent with C 、 concerned about D 、 dependent on(4)A 、 consuming B 、 calculating C 、 reducing D 、 burning(5)A 、 improvement B 、 advantage C 、 quality D 、 decline(6)A 、 reassuring B 、 contradictory C 、 alarming D 、 sustainable(7)A 、 goes against B 、 casts doubt on C 、 leans towards D 、 puts forward(8)A 、 however B 、 therefore C 、 by chance D 、 for instance(9)A 、 Decorations B 、 Additives C 、 Options D 、 Contributors(10)A 、 problem B 、 capacity C 、 outburst D 、 well-being(11)A 、 appetizer B 、 cigarette C 、 dessert D 、 snack(12)A 、 survive B 、 emerge C 、 venture D 、 mature(13)A 、 still B 、 barely C 、 only D 、 rather(14)A 、 nutrition B 、 taste C 、 dish D 、 characteristic(15)A 、 gains insight into B 、 loses control over C 、 shows concern for D 、 gets hold of -
16、 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。
Challenges are part of life and something we can all expect to encounter at one point or another during our lifetime. We handle challenges differently;some of us choose to face them head-on, while others flee in uncertainty.The following are simple methods and strategies we can all employ to overcome challenges more effectively.
Nike couldn't have said it any better with their slogan, "Just do it! "Some challenges require us to do just that. Grab the bull by its horns and have the courage to conquer it, no matter how unsure we might feel. Some challenges are urgent and require immediate attention, leaving us with no option but to go ahead full-steam.
Educate ourselves. The reason why some issues prove challenging for us is that we aren't familiar with them.The internet, books, forums, etc. , offer platforms where we can research and learn about our challenges to find strategies against them. Knowledge is definitely powerful and essential in conquering anything.
Be persistent. This is what is required to accomplish anything, especially when it comes to overcoming challenges. No matter how difficult our challenges might be, we must be willing to push through and try again and again until we achieve victory over them..
Ask for help. There are times when we can't go it alone and need others to help us conquer whatever challenges we face.Networking with like-minded individuals who can offer us support, suggestions, and solutions is useful in helping us overcome challenges.
A. Meet them head-on.
B. Adapt a different strategy.
C. It is said that two heads are better than one.
D. If we give up, we allow the challenges to conquer us instead.
E. Therefore, our knowledge and ability to conquer them is limited.
F. Whatever our positions, we all wish to conquer them and move on.
G. Some challenges can be overwhelming, making us question our ability to overcome them.
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17、 阅读理解
Pick up any packaged processed food, and there's a decent chance that one of its listed ingredients will be "natural flavor". The ingredient sounds good, particularly in contrast to "artificial flavor". But what exactly does natural flavor mean? It refers to extracts (提取物) got from natural sources like plants, meat or seafood. When consumers see "natural flavor" on a label, they are unlikely to assume that someone is squeezing the juice from oranges into their bottle. They know even though natural flavor must come from natural sources, it needn't all come from the plant or meat. For example, orange flavor might contain not only orange extract, but also extracts from bark and grass. Nor is the common belief true that ingredients extracted from nature are necessarily safer than something artificially made.
So if flavors like orange are needed, why not just use oranges? The answer comes down to "availability, cost and sustainability", according to flavor chemist Gary Reineccius of the University of Minnesota. "If you're going to use all your grapes on grape soda," Reineccius says, "you don't have any grapes for wine making; the products are going to be exorbitant; besides, what do you do with the by-products you create after you've squeezed all the juice out of the grape?"
Actually, while chemists make natural flavors by extracting chemicals from natural ingredients, artificial flavors are made by creating the same chemicals artificially. The reason why companies bother to use natural flavors rather than artificial flavors is simple: marketing. "Many of these products have health titles," says Platkin, professor from Hunter College. "Consumers may be talked to believe products with natural flavors are healthier, though they're nutritionally no different from those with artificial flavors. Natural flavors may involve more forest clear-cutting and carbon emissions from transport than flavors created in the lab."
Platkin suggests getting more transparent labeling on packaging that describes exactly what the natural or artificial flavors are, so consumers are not misled into buying one product over another because of "natural flavors". Reineccius also offers some simple guidance: "Don't buy anything because it says ‘natural flavors'. Buy it because you like it."
(1)、Which is a misunderstanding about the "natural flavor" juice according to paragraph 1?A、It comes from 100% original fruit. B、It is nothing but advertising tricks. C、It certainly contains extracts made in the lab. D、It is absolutely safer than juice with artificial flavors.(2)、What does the underlined word "exorbitant" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Popular. B、Expensive. C、Durable. D、Innovative.(3)、Why do companies use natural flavors in their products?A、To cut the costs. B、To promote the sales. C、To advocate a healthy diet. D、To avoid food safety issues.(4)、What can we conclude from the text?A、Gary and Platkin hold opposite perspectives. B、Natural flavors are more environmentally-friendly. C、Customers are misled for ignoring labels on packaging. D、Natural and artificial flavors are more alike than you think. -
18、 阅读理解
Jorg Muller, an ecologist at the University of Würzburg, with his colleagues, proposes a way to measure the biodiversity—listen to the jungle by AI, in a paper published in Nature Communications.
The rainforests are very important and always alive with the sounds of animals, which is useful to ecologists. When it comes to measuring the biodiversity of a piece of land, listening out for animal caller is more effective than uncovering the bushes looking for tracks and paw prints. The latter analysis method is time-consuming, and it requires an expert pair of ears. Muller's idea was to apply the principle of smartphone apps which can identify the sounds of birds, bats and mammals to conservation work.
The researchers took recordings from across 43 sites in the rainforests. Some sites were relatively primitive, old-growth forests. Others were areas that had just been cleared for pasture(牧场) recently. And some other original forests had been cleared but then abandoned, allowing themselves to regrow. The various calls were identified by an expert,and then used to construct a list of the species present. As expected, the longer the land had been free from agricultural activity, the greater biodiversity it hosted. Then it was the computer's turn. "We found that the AI tools could identify the sounds as well as the experts," says Dr. Muller.
Of course, not everything in a rainforest makes a noise. Dr. Muller and his colleagues used light traps to catch night-flying insects, and DNA analysis to identify them. They found that the diversity of noisy animals was a reliable representative for the diversity of the quieter ones, too.
Besides measuring the biodiversity, the results are also expected to be applied to outside ecology departments. Under pressure from their customers, firms like L'Oreal, a make-up company, and Shell, an oil firm, have been spending money on forest restoration projects around the world. Dr. Muller hopes that an automated approach to checking on the results could help monitor such efforts, and give a standard way to measure whether they are working as well as their sponsors say.
(1)、Why does Muller propose to measure biodiversity with AI?A、To make a new conservation principle. B、To seek away fit for hot environments. C、To work more efficiently than manpower D、To study the rainforests more specifically.(2)、How was the identification work of AI tools on the 43 sites?A、It agreed with the work from experts.. B、It identified different types of raintarests. C、It recorded more sounds in the abandoned forests. D、It was used to restore the biodiversity for pasture.(3)、What does the author indicate in paragraph 4?A、DNA analysis is skeptical in the research. B、Quiet animals are as diverse as noisy ones. C、A rainforest is always full of various noises. D、AI technology is used to catch the insects.(4)、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A、The research focuses on biodiversity only. B、L'Oreal and Shell develop monitoring apps. C、The research will assist in forest restoration. D、AI's help will attract some sponsors'investment. -
19、 阅读理解
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Shokz OpenFit
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(1)、What is special about LARQ Bottle Filter?A、It is of various sizes. B、It makes for health. C、It is used to store water. D、It replaces 300 plastic bottles.(2)、Which is suitable for listening to music?A、Shokz OpenFit. B、July Carry On Pro. C、LARQ Bottle Filter. D、Stubble & Co Adventure Bag.(3)、What is the text?A、A travel diary. B、A life description. C、A science instruction. D、A sales advertisement. -
20、 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。
I loved the spelling bee(拼字比赛) so much that every afternoon after school, I would diligently train. However, little did I know that my opponent in the spelling bee would one day become a cherished friend.
On Friday morning, I woke up at 6:27. My usual waking time was 7:01, granting me an unexpected thirty-four extra minutes to study. As the best speller in my class, I was determined to win the Meadowbrook Middle School spelling bee and defeat my opponent, Nathan Fortescue.
Nathan was a devotee of science and math. He wasn't really a speller at heart; he was a mathematician. Nathan and I had nothing in common except being good spellers. Besides, he seemed to spell well without much effort.
I went to the kitchen and found Dad making breakfast. I told him about the spelling test and my anxiety. He quizzed me on some words, but they were easy for me. Then he asked, "How do you spell ‘argument'?" I confidently replied, "Easy, A-R-G-U-E-M-E-N-T," without a second thought.
Dad shook his head. I didn't believe him, so I checked the dictionary. When I came back,he said I should thank him because that word might be on the test.
As I shut the classroom door, a voice came from the back of the room. "You're looking a bit pale. I'm afraid you might not make it through the spelling bee," Nathan said with a smile as he closed a giant book with dancing numbers on its cover.
"I bet a literature word will knock you out in the first round," I replied.
Then Ms. Hawking entered the room, explaining the rules—one miss and you are out—and the spelling test began. After four intense rounds, only Nathan and I remained. "Olivia, your word is ‘algorithm'," Ms. Hawking announced. I had never heard that word before, but I spelt it: "A-L-G-O-R-Y-T-H-M."
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。
Ms. Hawking frowned and said that's incorrect.
After class, I sobbed when I felt a hand on my arm.