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1、 阅读理解
I'm a 66-year-old harp(竖琴)student. Others in my class are five, seven, ten. . . I fancy myself a source of inspiration for them, who would say, "If he can do it, I can, too!"
For some years before we stepped on the real stage, our recitals(演奏会)were given online. I could play perfectly—when no one was looking. But those online recitals caused me a kind of stage fright. Something about being watched and recorded, perhaps?Anyway, it was not too serious.
However, last year was a whole new ball game. That spring came with a real stage. An excited crowd. Clapping. Filming. A real recital!Exciting but stressful. I didn't know if I could handle it.
The adorable little performers were delicately dressed in their party-best skirts, with leather shoes hanging beneath too-high chairs, unable to reach the ground. Luckily, I could. We sat among the guests before the show, struck by their excitement. One by one, up and down, my fellow students went—each playing superbly. Then, it was my turn. I thought I was ready.
But I struggled from the start. I kept my fingers moving. Sound still radiated from the strings, but the tune was all wrong. I restarted both pieces three times. When I got totally lost for a few notes in the middle, I thought, "I don't know what this is anymore, but, hey, it sounds kind of nice!"I kept thinking, "Make a joyful noise, regardless!"
That eight minutes was like eight hours. Being the eldest in the room often makes people think you're the best. The truth, especially at that recital, was far different. But I would have awarded myself the gold for chutzpah —start playing a new instrument at 62, and then perform in front of a large audience.
Making music knows no age, and all players are welcome. Looking back, I realize my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must go on—no matter what is occurring. Life's music is playing!It's my job to just show up and keep trying.
(1)、What can be inferred about the author at online recitals?A、He suffered mild stress in playing. B、He felt too nervous to play publicly. C、He paid no attention to the audience. D、He played better than other performers.(2)、How did the author deal with his stage fright on the real stage?A、By keeping a positive mindset. B、By interacting with the audience. C、By adjusting the order of his pieces. D、By focusing on the playing techniques.(3)、What does the underlined word"chutzpah"refer to in paragraph6?A、Honesty and tolerance. B、Experience and wisdom. C、Competence and talent. D、Determination and courage.(4)、What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A、Hard work pays off. B、Age is no barrier to trying. C、Practice makes perfect. D、Failure is the mother of success. -
2、 阅读理解
High School Science Exploration Challenge
We are thrilled to announce the first-ever Exploration Challenge for high school students on campus. This challenge calls on you to dive into interesting scientific topics and present your thoughts creatively.
What You Can Do
Choose any science topic that interests you and present what you've learned through one of the following project types:
·Experiment and Report: Conduct a simple experiment and write about your findings.
·Poster or Digital Presentation: Create an informative poster or a digital presentation on science.
·Video or animation( 动 画 片 ) : Produce a video or animation to explain a scientific phenomenon you enjoy.
·Essay or Blog Posts: Write an essay or a series of blog posts with the theme of"Science and Me. "
How to Enter
Submit your projects to our e-mail address science@challenge. com. Please keep in mind your projects are sent as attachment in the e-mail before Aug. 31t.
Judging and Prizes
Projects will be judged on creativity, accuracy, and engagement. Prizes include scholarships, science kits, and opportunities to visit a university science lab. The winners' projects will be displayed in our school science magazine.
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will be broadcast live on our official account, featuring a demonstration of the top 10 entries along with the stories behind them. It will then be followed by an award presentation and dinner for all.
For detailed rules and more information about the challenge, please subscribe to our official account. We can't wait to see your creations!
(1)、What may be a possible project for the challenge?A、A book on physics. B、A report on law study C、A poster about music. D、A video on plant growth.(2)、Which of the following is a reward for winners?A、Dining with a scientist. B、Receiving a gold medal. C、Having their projects published. D、Making their family stories known.(3)、What is the purpose of the challenge?A、To attract magazine subscribers B、To conduct scientific field research. C、To encourage science exploration. D、To improve digital presentation skills. -
3、 attracted us most was the multi-colored lake in Jiuzhai Valley National Park.A、It B、What C、That D、Which
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4、 In the heart of the forest, the oak tree stands tall, with its branches towards the sky.A、stretching B、are stretching C、stretched D、are stretched
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5、 Alice had studied painting for years, but it was not until a week ago she got the hang of it.A、that B、before C、after D、when
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6、 —What impressed you most on Mount Wutong?
—The moment I saw the fog up from the valley.
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7、 —Why do you look worried?
—I've been thinking about ____we can organize a craftworkshop next month.
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8、—What keeps you studying hard every day?
—It's the belief ____I could accomplish____ I put my mind to.
A、that; whatever B、whether; whichever C、that; whichever D、whether; whatever -
9、 We have been ____our performance day and night for the art festival next month.A、posing for B、showing off C、preparing for D、calling off
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10、 Parents play a crucial role in ____ cultural traditions and values to their children.A、putting on B、resulting in C、taking in D、passing on
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11、 The Chess Club____ to attract like-minded members on social media platforms.A、took a risk B、made an effort C、had a say D、create an obstacle
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12、 The location of trapped people was described____ so the rescue team could arrive in time.A、uncertainly B、hesitantly C、precisely D、nervously
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13、 We are____ about going to an ideal university with the help of our teachers.A、flexible B、optimistic C、concerned D、cautious
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14、 The Student Union organized a fundraising event out of ____ for earthquake victims.A、admiration B、evaluation C、gratitude D、sympathy
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15、 With government support, there is a growing ____of using electric vehiclesA、issue B、trend C、challenge D、deadline
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16、 Considering our health, it's necessary to ____our body annually.A、approach B、estimate C、examine D、appreciate
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17、 Your constant progress can ____ you to set higher goals in your fitness plan.A、advise B、force C、motivate D、request
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18、 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 was a sunny morning, when Jessie sat at her desk in Mrs. Williamson's class. They were learning about science, which Jessie normally enjoyed. However, a bird stayed outside the classroom window, which Jessie's desk was right next to. So it caught much of Jessie's attention.
"Jessie, are you listening?" Mrs. Williamson's question cut in Jessie's thoughts.
Jessie turned to her teacher. "What was that?" she asked.
The teacher frowned (皱眉), saying it was the second time that morning that she hadn't been listening and that she was supposed to do better. Jessie's face turned red, thinking Mrs. Williamson shouldn't have said that to her. Jessie couldn't help it if the bird by her desk was distracting (分心) her.
When the bell rang for a break, the teacher stopped Jessie. "I hope you will think about what I said in class," she told her. "A rule is a rule. And it's important for everyone to follow the rules."
Jessie nodded to show she understood, but she didn't really take it seriously, still thinking Mrs. Williamson was being too strict. Then she rushed outside to play ball games with other kids. They first picked teams and made the rules for the game. According to the rules, when a team got two outs, they had to go to the outfield (外场).
Jessie's team was in the outfield first. In the game, she tried her best. Soon, the other team got two outs, and then it was Jessie's turn to kick the ball.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡
相应位置作答。
Instead of giving Jessie's team a chance to score, the other team quit.
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Jessie went to Mrs. Williamson's office.
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19、 假定你的同学Zhang Liang在上学途中捡到了一个钱包,请结合图片内容给你校英文报"优秀人物故事"栏目写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:1. 描述事情的经过;2. 谈谈你的看法。
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。
It was Monday. Zhang Liang walked to school as usual.
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20、 阅读理解
Does bad grammar drive you crazy? It may not just be a matter of opinion — scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK have shown that hearing bad grammar can make us feel stressed, because it causes the body's autonomic nervous system, which controls our body's unconscious (无意识的) processes such as breathing and heart rate.
The study tested how our heart rate answers when we hear grammatical mistakes in a speech. It found a direct connection between poor grammar and reduced heart rate variability, which is the measure of the variation in time between our heartbeats, and a known sign of stress.
For the research, 41 healthy British English-speaking adults listened to 40 speech records by four different speakers with British and Polish accents (口音), while their heart rate was monitored by a machine attached to their fingers. Some of the speeches had grammatical mistakes, using the words "a", "an" and "the" incorrectly. The length of the speeches changed, and the number of grammatical mistakes in them changed, too.
The results showed that on average, the listeners' heart rate variability dropped when they heard grammatical mistakes in the speech. They also showed that the more mistakes that listeners heard, the further their heart rate variability dropped. In addition to this, the listeners found it more stressful to hear grammatical mistakes made by native English speakers compared to speakers with a Polish accent, because heart rate variability was more reduced when hearing grammatical mistakes made by those with a British accent.
The study's lead author, Dagmar Divjak, said the results could have a practical application: They might be used to help test the mental abilities of people who cannot speak due to poor health or old age.
(1)、What does the research focus on?A、The rules of learning grammar. B、The ways to avoid making mistakes. C、The importance of having a good mood. D、The impact of grammatical mistakes on our feeling.(2)、What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the research?A、Its effect. B、Its result. C、Its process. D、Its purpose.(3)、Which sentence may make listeners feel stressed according to the text?A、How happy we are! B、I has nothing to do at home. C、That book was a little boring. D、My class saw a film yesterday.(4)、What does Dagmar Divjak think of the results?A、Useful. B、Meaningless. C、Confusing. D、Doubtful.