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1、阅读理解
While some allergies(过敏症) disappear over time or with treatment, others last a lifetime. For decades, scientists have been searching for the source of these lifetime allergies.
Recently, researchers found that memory B cells may be involved. These cells produce a different class of antibodies known as IgG, which ward off viral infections But no one had identified exactly which of those cells were recalling allergens or how they switched to making the IgE antibodies responsible for allergies. To uncover the mysterious cells, two research teams took a deep dive into the immune (免疫的) cells of people with allergies and some without.
Immunologist Joshua Koenig and colleagues examined more than 90, 000 memory B cells from six people with birch allergies, four people allergic to dust mites and five people with no allergies. Using a technique called RNA sequencing. the team identified specific memory B cells. which they named MBC2s. that make antibodies and proteins associated with the immune response that causes allergies
In another experiment, Koenig and colleagues used a peanut protein to go fishing for memory B cells from people with peanut allergies. The team pulled out the same type of cells found in people with birch and dust mite allergies. In people with peanut allergies, those cells increased in number and produced IgE antibodies as the people started treatment to desensitize them to peanut allergens.
Another group led by Maria Curotto de Lafaille, an immunologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, also found that similar cells were more. plentiful in 58 children allergic to peanuts than in 13 kids without allergies. The team found that the cells are ready to switch from making protective IgG antibodies to allergy-causing IgE antibodies. Even before the switch, the cells were making RNA for IgE but didn't produce the protein. Making that RNA enables the cells to switch the type of antibodies they make when they encounter allergens. The signal to switch partially depends on a protein called JAK. the group discovered. "Stopping JAK from sending the signal could help prevent the memory cells from switching to IgE production, " Lafaille says. She also predicts that allergists may be able to examine aspects of these memory cells to forecast whether a patient's allergy is likely to last or disappear with time or treatment.
"Knowing which population of cells store allergies in long-term memory may eventually help scientists identify other ways to kill the allergy cells, " says Cecilia Berin, an immunologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "You could potentially get rid of not only your peanut allergy but also all of your allergies. "
(1)、 Why did scientists investigate the immune cells of individuals with and without allergies?A、To explore the distinctions between IgG and IgE. B、To uncover new antibodies known as IgG and IgE. C、To identify cells responsible for defending against allergies. D、To reveal cells associated with the development of allergies.(2)、 What does the word "desensitize" underlined in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A、Make. . . less destructive. B、Make. . . less responsive. C、Make. . . less protective. D、Make. . . less effective.(3)、 What can we learn from the two research teams' work?A、MBC2s make antibodies and proteins that prevent allergies. B、Memory B cells generate both RNA for IgE and the corresponding protein. C、JAK plays a role in controlling antibody production when exposed to allergens. D、Allergists are capable of predicting whether an allergy will last or disappear.(4)、 Which could be the best title for the passage?A、RNA Sequencing Is Applied in Immunology Research B、Specific Cells Related to Peanut Allergies Are Identified C、Unmasking Cells' Identities Helps Diagnose and Treat Allergies D、Newfound Immune Cells Are Responsible for Long-lasting Allergies -
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Evan Selinger, professor in RIT's Department of Philosophy, has taken an interest in the ethics (伦理标准) of Al and the policy gaps that need to be filled in. Through a humanities viewpoint, Selinger asks the questions, "How can AI cause harm, and what can governments and companies creating Al programs do to address and manage it?" Answering them, he explained, requires an interdisciplinary approach.
"AI ethics go beyond technical fixes. Philosophers and other humanities experts are uniquely skilled to address the nuanced (微妙的) principles, value conflicts, and power dynamics. These skills aren't just crucial for addressing current issues. We desperately need them to promote anticipatory(先行的) governance, " said Selinger.
One example that illustrates how philosophy and humanities experts can help guide these new, rapidly growing technologies is Selinger's work collaborating with a special AI project. "One of the skills I bring to the table is identifying core ethical issues in emerging technologies that haven't been built or used by the public. We can take preventative steps to limit risk, including changing how the technology is designed, "said Selinger.
Taking these preventative steps and regularly reassessing what risks need addressing is part of the ongoing journey in pursuit of creating responsible AI. Selinger explains that there isn't a step-by-step approach for good governance. "AI ethics have core values and principles, but there's endless disagreement about interpreting and applying them and creating meaningful accountability mechanisms, " said Selinger. "Some people are rightly worried that AI can become integrated into 'ethics washing'-weak checklists, flowery mission statements, and empty rhetoric that covers over abuses of power. Fortunately, I've had great conversations about this issue, including with some experts, on why it is important to consider a range of positions. "
Some of Selinger's recent research has focused on the back-end issues with developing AI, such as the human impact that comes with testing AI chatbots before they're released to the public. Other issues focus on policy, such as what to do about the dangers posed by facial recognition and other automated surveillance(监视) approaches.
Selinger is making sure his students are informed about the ongoing industry conversations on AI ethics and responsible AI. "Students are going to be future tech leaders. Now is the time to help them think about what goals their companies should have and the costs of minimizing ethical concerns. Beyond social costs, downplaying ethics can negatively impact corporate culture and hiring, " said Selinger. "To attract top talent, you need to consider whether your company matches their interests and hopes for the future. "
(1)、 Selinger advocates an interdisciplinary approach because ____.A、humanities experts possess skills essential for AI ethics B、it demonstrates the power of anticipatory governance C、AI ethics heavily depends on technological solutions D、it can avoid social conflicts and pressing issues(2)、 To promote responsible AI, Selinger believes we should ____.A、adopt a systematic approach B、apply innovative technologies C、anticipate ethical risks beforehand D、establish accountability mechanisms(3)、 What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A、More companies will use AI to attract top talent. B、Understanding AI ethics will help students in the future. C、Selinger favors companies that match his students' values. D、Selinger is likely to focus on back-end issues such as policy. -
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As this year draws to a close, I still remember the fear I felt on a bright Saturday morning in late September, at a five-kilometer race in Clarkston, Georgia, as I waited for my 11-year-old son at the finish line.
I knew he could run a 5k in about 30 minutes. When I didn't see him at the 35-minute mark, I began to wonder what had gone wrong. Had he gotten lost? Was he hit by a car? About an hour earlier, when we drove into town, my son noticed an insect on my car. It was bright green, no longer than a fingernail. And it was friendly. This little green thing hopped onto my son's finger, where it stayed for a long, long time. It stayed so long that we eventually gave it a name: Little Friend.
A few minutes before the race, Little Friend jumped off my son's hand and landed on the sidewalk. But pedestrian traffic was heavy and unpredictable. Little Friend was in danger. So my son knelt and reached out his hand. Little Friend came back.
The race was about to start, and the tiny green insect was in for a wild ride. My son would run fast, and the race would be long, and his arms would swing, and Little Friend would eventually be shaken off.
"You will lose Little Friend, "I told him.
My son nodded, treating the moment with appropriate seriousness.
The race began, and I lost sight of him.
The excitement at the finish line gave way to anxiety when my son did not show up.
I kept asking people if they'd seen him. No one had. And beyond the 40-minute mark, I was in a panic.
But there he was, thank goodness, just ahead of the 45-minute mark.
And there was Little Friend, riding on the upper crook of his right thumb like a very small captain on a very tall ship.
My predictions had been wrong. My son had not run fast, and he had not lost Little Friend. And these two facts seemed somehow related. He blamed a cold he was getting over. I suspected it was more than that, but I didn't question him too much about it.
We walked back to the car, smiling, and found some bushes in the parking lot that seemed like a good place for my son to drop off Little Friend.
"Be free," my son said, and gently put it in the bushes.
My son knew the truth. Sometimes life gives you something beautiful, a fragile, short-lived treasure in your hand. There is no need to rush ahead. Treat it gently. Enjoy each moment. Hold on while you can.
One day my son will leave too, running off on his own adventure.
(1)、How did the writer probably feel when he finally saw his son appear in sight?A、Relieved. B、Depressed. C、Satisfied. D、Disappointed.(2)、 The son failed to run as fast as his father had expected probably because ____.A、he was lost B、he was recovering from a cold C、he was afraid to lose the tiny insect D、he was slowed down by the heavy traffic(3)、As for the way his son treated Little Friend, the writer is ____.A、indifferent B、anxious C、appreciative D、doubtful(4)、What will the writer most probably do after the race?A、Treasure every moment he has with his son. B、Encourage his son to take more adventures. C、Tell his son to take races seriously. D、Get more insects for his son. -
4、阅读理解
Discovery Pass
With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can
• get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network
• choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months
• choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium).
Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent.
Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person.
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How to purchase a pass and book trips
Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass
Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs.
Step 2: Book your trips
After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel.
Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website:
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(1)、 You can use a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass to ____.A、book a child ticket online B、choose a class of travel that suits you C、choose a weekly, monthly or yearly pass D、get booked travel to unlimited destinations(2)、 If a mother with a child wants to buy a one-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass for Economy Class, she should payA、$353 B、$418 C、$693 D、$876(3)、 What can we know about a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass?A、A pass can be given to another person. B、A pass can be refunded to NSW Trains. C、The time limit on a pass starts from the day of your purchase. D、You should book your first trip within one month after your purchase. -
5、语法填空(短文)
Your hometown could affect your navigational (导航的) skills. New research indicates that individuals (raise)in cities with structured street patterns may encounter difficulties in navigation compared to those from rural areas with more organic layouts. This conclusion was drawn from a study (involve)players of a mobile game about sea, tests 3-D navigation skills. However, there's hope for city residents: an urban version of the game showed slight improvements for them.
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6、语法填空(短文)
The 5-Second Rule suggests food is OK to eat if you pick it up five seconds or less. Believe it or not, scientists have tested the rule. We're sorry to report it's not necessarily true. Bacteria can attach (it) to your food instantly, regardless of how quickly it (pick)up. Food left there for five seconds or less will probably collect less bacteria than food sitting there for a longer time, but fast may not be fast enough. Floors, even clean-looking ones, harbor bacteria. Ultimately, if in doubt. abandon the food (avoid) potential illness.
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7、语法填空(短文)
I'll never forget my first visit to China. Mum encouraged me to try different kinds of food, and I did! I loved everything. But just when I thought I could deal with all Chinese food, I came across stinky tofu. A horrible grey thing that looked and smelt like a burnt sports shoe. "You needn't try it you don't want to, "Mum said. But I (gather) all my courage to take a bite and was amazed to find it wasn't so bad. It reminded me of blue cheese, a similarly strong smelling type of food you either love or hate. Maybe I (fall) in love with stinky tofu-someday.
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8、阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
When Susan was a high school senior, her English teacher Mr. DiMeo gave the class a challenging task: Recite a poem in front of the whole class.
"I had a mild stutter(结巴). I'd be 1 to get a word out that might begin with 'D'or 'TH', or I might say 'the' three times, " Susan said. The thought of getting up in front of her classmates and stuttering through the poem was too much to 2 .
Susan went home and 3 how scared she was to her mom, who agreed to write a note asking for her to be 4 from doing the task in front of the whole class.
When the day of the recitation came, Susan recited the poem one-on-one to Mr. DiMeo. 5 she was done, Mr. DiMeo said something she'd never heard before: that he liked listening to her voice. For the first time, she considered the possibility that public speaking didn't have to be a source of 6 .
Susan went on to graduate from high school and go to college. She never got to properly thank Mr. DiMeo. But sometime after college, she 7 a job as a corporate trainer. The new position made her realize how big a(n)8 he had had on her confidence.
"I stand up in front of people and speak, and I do it all the time. If I do stutter once in a while, no big deal, " she said. Susan recently found a way to 9 her former teacher, and plans on sending him a letter expressing her appreciation.
In her mind, Mr. DiMeo is an unsung hero, because he's a big reason why she has a successful career and life. "I don't know where I would've gone if I felt like I had to keep my voice 10 because I was afraid of embarrassing myself. I'd like to thank him for that kindness. "
(1)A 、 continuing B 、 struggling C 、 pretending D 、 hoping(2)A 、 share B 、 express C 、 find D 、 bear(3)A 、 taught B 、 proved C 、 revealed D 、 promised(4)A 、 excused B 、 prohibited C 、 corrected D 、 discouraged(5)A 、 While B 、 Although C 、 Unless D 、 Once(6)A 、 jealousy B 、 worry C 、 boredom D 、 loneliness(7)A 、 wanted B 、 offered C 、 landed D 、 created(8)A 、 impact B 、 idea C 、 choice D 、 stress(9)A 、 judge B 、 contact C 、 study D 、 interview(10)A 、 sweet B 、 loud C 、 quiet D 、 deep -
9、短文续写
Brandon, a father of two and an ordinary worker in a company, was making his way home on a typical Thursday evening. The sun had just dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sky. Brandon's heart was filled with joy and excitement as he was eager to share the news of his recent promotion with his beloved wife and children. Little did he know that this particular Thursday would be anything but ordinary. All of a sudden, there was a faint ominous(不祥的)feeling around him, but he pushed aside any thoughts of potential danger, focusing instead on getting home. However, just as he arrived there, a thunderous noise shattered the peaceful silence of the evening. He looked up just in time to see a train running into a truck, sending debris flying in all directions.
It was an accident that he had never witnessed before. Brandon was frozen in shock. It was a messy scene as people ran from the dangerous site, hidden behind flames and thick smoke. In an instant, everything around him seemed to be in chaos. People were screaming and cracks filled the air with the explosive force. "Get away from that train! Don't go near it!" warned the train conductor, as he called 911 for help. Brandon was about to run away when he heard a cry for help. Brandon's instincts kicked in. Without a second thought, he raced towards the voice, pushing through the panicked crowd. His heart pounded in the chest as he approached the crash site. As he came closer, the cries for help became clearer. They were coming from the burning truck stuck on the train tracks. He ran up to the window and saw the young driver trapped in his seatbelt and held down by the steering wheel as the fire closed in around him.
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1.续写词数应为150左右;
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Brandon's mind was racing when he saw the situation.
The train conductor came to Brandon and hugged him tightly.
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10、 你校英文报社正在以....... Beautifies Our Life 为题征稿,请你写一篇短文,内容包括:
1.简单介绍;
2.说明理由。
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1.将标题补充完整,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。
...... Beautifies Our Life
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11、短文填空
Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages with foreigners while working at a scenic spot selling water, postcards and headdress flowers, have brought her instant fame.
Xu's village (locate) at the base of Moon Hill, a popular tourist destination famed for a moon-shaped hole at the summit. She has been working as a tour guide and vendor (小贩) in Yangshuo, county and resort town in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region since 1998, the area became famous for foreign backpackers and organized tours.
Xu, who dropped out of junior school in the third grade, began to learn different languages to attract more foreign customers. Xu said she would convert words in any language into Chinese characters (base) on their pronunciation and then memorize them. Repeating the words in her head before going to bed and (immediate) after waking up has given her fluency in basic conversations with foreigners.
Over the past two decades, Xu (teach) herself 11 foreign languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean. In addition to (make) her incredibly popular, her excellent linguistic ability has made it easier for her to communicate with foreign tourists. Xu has also become one of the busiest tour (guide) in Yangshuo. Her reputation draws a large crowd of tourists every day, especially foreign visitors, who come to meet the multilingual guide out of (admire).
"More and more foreign tourists are coming to Yangshuo, and I hope they will feel home here with my help," she said.
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12、完形填空
A mere four months ago, a black cat named Bounty had no idea just how adventurous his life was about to become. Although the cat was1 destined for a cat shelter, Doina adopted him just in time. To some, Doina being an avid(酷爱的)traveler seemed like a potential issue, but it2 , these two were made for each other.
3 for their journey to begin, Doina gathered all of the equipment, treats, and other4 that the two of them would need. Though, when it came to carriers for Bounty, Doina had to get a bit5 . "I made a special pouch(小袋)for him, because cat carriers are not adapted to certain6 ," she said.
One of their first adventures included a7 tour of Italy, the first test that helped them discover how8 he was to an adventurous lifestyle. "At the start, Bounty was a little anxious and nervous, but after the first few days, he started to9 himself," Doina said. "While I pedalled (蹬;骑), he10 in the pouch."
Since that first cycling tour, Bounty and Doina have11 several more adventures in their short time together, including mountaineering and camping. In fact, this adorable12 has already managed to become a record breaker! He is considered to be the first house cat to summit La Grignetta, a 7, 100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps. Best of all, he did so "without even a meow of13 ".
The two of them have cycled the entire length of the Italian peninsula! If you'd like to14 this adorable duo, you can visit their website where Doina15 their travels with lots of updates, photos, and videos for their 800 followers to enjoy.
(1)A 、originally B 、temporarily C 、eventually D 、actually(2)A 、gave out B 、broke out C 、turned out D 、found out(3)A 、Shocked B 、Frightened C 、Embarrassed D 、Excited(4)A 、necessities B 、products C 、presents D 、fruits(5)A 、generous B 、creative C 、efficient D 、ambitious(6)A 、hotels B 、journeys C 、problems D 、vehicles(7)A 、skiing B 、hiking C 、flying D 、cycling(8)A 、accustomed B 、opposed C 、blind D 、sensitive(9)A 、cure B 、enjoy C 、protect D 、feed(10)A 、cried B 、ran C 、sang D 、slept(11)A 、offered B 、expected C 、finished D 、discovered(12)A 、bicycle B 、cat C 、tour D 、carrier(13)A 、protest B 、agreement C 、challenge D 、trust(14)A 、have fun with B 、put up with C 、keep up with D 、get along with(15)A 、helps B 、plans C 、orders D 、documents -
13、七选五
One thing that's never in short supply at the beginning of each new year? But many of us fail to stick with our New Year's resolutions months (or even weeks) after making them. It turns out there are commonly avoided mistakes. That explains why some people always seem to reach their goals while others keep falling short.
If you fail to pick the right habit, you aren't likely to accomplish the corresponding goal. Say you want to lose some weight this year, forming a habit of running 30 minutes a day may not help you do that if you don't also form habits related to the foods you eat, because diet affects weight more than exercise. Failure to establish habits that support your goals may cause your resolutions to flop before you begin.
Another common mistake people make when setting goals is becoming overly concerned about the amount of time it will take to form a new habit. There's no one right answer when it comes to how long new habits should take to form. Some people simply adopt new habits faster than other people and that complex habits usually take longer to form. Consider how easy it is to brush your teeth at night compared to reading a full chapter of a book each day.
So the yearly ritual of resolution setting doesn't have to be an annual disappointment. Sometimes, the difference between success and failure is simply choosing the right habits and the process you use to go about achieving it. Most importantly, remember to be kind and flexible with yourself and to celebrate any and all progress along the way.
A.Good intentions.
B.Congratulations and best wishes.
C.In other words, you must also readjust your diet.
D.It's essential to choose a habit you think enjoyable.
E.A common error many people make is not choosing right habits.
F.It depends on what habit you're trying to develop and who you are.
G.It's not just the end goal that matters—it's the journey along the way.
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14、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。
A few years ago, I got a phone call from a company representative on my way home. "Thank you so much for taking the time to apply for the position. Your application has not been successful. We wish you every success in securing a suitable position in the future." I felt very upset. But the conversation wasn't over. "Would you like to hear feedback from us?" the voice said.
The representative went on to tell me I hadn't clearly demonstrated my motivation for applying for the position and why I wanted to work for the company. The feedback was tough to hear. But I quickly realized they were right. After completing my Ph. D. in Germany, my top priority had been to find a position in Poland, where I grew up. As a result, I wasn't very selective about what I applied for. I pursued any job opportunity that broadly fit my skills and interests. The job at the consulting company was something I was technically capable of doing, but I didn't feel passionate about it — and that clearly showed in the interview process.
From then on, I decided to carefully evaluate each job opening and only pursue ones that truly resonated (引起共鸣) with what I was passionate about. In my applications, I also began stating more clearly and emphatically why I wanted that particular job. Soon the approach started to pay off, as I got an offer for a postdoc position in Poland that I was truly excited about.
A few years later, I found myself on the other side of the interview table. As a freshly hired group leader, I was interviewing candidates for the first Ph. D. position in my lab. I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate. On paper, his application looked great — nice CV, good recommendations, strong cover letter. But the interview went badly. He didn't seem to have done any reading in advance about the research I was doing, which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
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I called to tell him I couldn't offer him the position.
A month later, I received a letter.
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15、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。
It has become easy for students to find and copy published material. But copying another person's writing without giving them credit can get students and other scholars into big trouble.
American copyright law protects original works of authorship including books, movies, music, images and artworks. The owner can sell a copyright or permit others to use it because it is property and property ownership is protected by law in the U. S.
The idea is that copyright helps society. If people can gain from their own creations, which are called their intellectual property (知识产权), then more people will want to create original works. The law, however, permits the unlicensed use of copyrighted works under what is called fair use. Fair use can include criticism, comment, news reporting, education and research. In education, students can include small parts of copyrighted work in their writing and research. But they must provide credit to the original creators through a citation which gives details about the source.
Just as it is easy to copy, it is also easy for professors to know if a student has plagiarized. First, there are computer programs and artificial intelligence, tools that compare students' papers to large databases of published writing. Second, if English is not a student's first language, a professor might recognize a change in wording and writing style. This could bring more attention to the student's paper.
Professors could simply warn a student not to do it again, lower their grade, or they might fail the student in that class. In more extreme cases, a student may be temporarily banned or expelled from school.
A. This behavior is called plagiarism.
B. However, there are some limitations.
C. Plagiarism is punished in different ways.
D. Students must follow university policies on academic behavior.
E. They can identify whether students have copied published writing.
F. For example, it can automatically create citation s and combine them into a list.
G. The protection extends to computer software and the design of buildings and structures.
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16、阅读理解
As a worrying number of youngsters take up vaping (电子烟), the Government has announced a crackdown on laws to stop kids from becoming addicted to the dangerous habit.
Disposable (一次性的) vapes are now set to be banned in the UK as part of the Prime Minister's new legislation (立法) to "stop youth vaping in its tracks". Recent research shows that one in five teens has now tried vaping, despite it being illegal for under-18s, and half of those who vape between 18 and 24 do so despite having no history of smoking.
Last year, figures showed the number of adults using e-cigarettes in the UK had risen to the highest rate on record at roughly 4.3 million Brits. According to the charity Action on Smoking and Health, almost 1,000 serious adverse reactions to vapes were logged, including five deaths linked to e-cigarettes in the last decade.
And it's not just over-the-count er vapes at the center of the country's vaping crisis — fake e-cigarettes with deadly chemicals have sparked concerns. An investigation by the Mirror in 2023revealed one man's fears for his life after he suffered a collapsed lung as a result of a fake, unlicensed pack of vapes purchased from a corner shop in County Durham.
Alex Gittins,31, thought he bagged himself a bargain but ended up in hospital just hours later. He said: "I noticed an awful chemical taste in the back of my throat, then five to 10minutes later I felt what was like a stitch. I'm lying in A&E thinking I was going to die."
A regular vaper was told he had just a one percent chance of survival after being left in need of a double lung transplant. Jackson Allard, 22, underwent the life-saving operation on January 1, putting an end to a series of serious health issues.
Medical expert Stephanie Hansen has voice d concerns about the unknown long-term effects of e-cigarettes. She said: "Vaping or e-cigarette use is relatively new, so we don't necessarily know a lot of the long-term effects of vaping and that's honestly one of the scariest things about it."
(1)、 What has the recent research found?A、20 percent of UK teenagers have once vaped. B、It's against the law for teens to buy vapes. C、Vaping is commoner than smoking in the UK. D、5 people died because of vaping last year.(2)、 Why are two examples given in Paragraphs 5 and 6?A、To suggest it's easy to be addicted to vaping. B、To state vaping ruins people's health seriously. C、To indicate it's illegal to buy fake e-cigarettes. D、To show the number of people vaping is on the rise.(3)、 Which of the following might Stephanie Hansen agree with?A、It remains to be seen in what way vaping affects people. B、It will be long before people know the bad effects of vaping. C、It matters to inform people of the potential danger of vaping. D、It is difficult to prohibit adults from buying e-cigarettes.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、Research into the habits of smokers in Britain. B、Causes of teens' addiction to vaping in Britain. C、British health issues drawing public attention. D、British government prohibiting disposable vapes. -
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We are always seeking ways to make our events more inclusive and to find new ways to deliver value to you. For 2024 we have reduced the ticket prices and introduced a new ticket option "super early bird" for our Instant Expert events. All our events will still be held at Conway Hall,25 Red Lion Square, London. What doesn't change is that each event will continue to feature six expert speakers sharing their knowledge and latest research on the event topic.
What will you learn?
Anyone interested in genetics (遗传学) can attend, whatever your age or background. Whether you're a scientist, a student or simply a fascinated human being, Instant Expert: The Genetics Revolution offers the chance to learn directly from the experts at our one-day masterclass. At this Instant Expert, you'll learn about:
●Gene editing with CRISPR
●Whether DNA is destiny, Nature vs Nurture
●Genome sequencing and consumer DNA testing
●The ethics of creating new life
What's included in your ticket?
●In-depth and engaging talks from six leading scientists
●Ask-an-expert Question Time session
●Your chance to meet our six speakers and New Scientist host
●Exclusive on-the-day New Scientist subscription deal, book and merchandise offers
Booking information:
Doors will open at 9 a. m. on Saturday, May 25th, with talks starting an hour later. The event will finish at 5 p. m. Lunch will NOT be provided at this event, but the agenda includes a one-hour lunch break... Visitors are welcome to bring their own food, or purchase lunch at one of the many establishments around Red Lion Square and the surrounding area.
Tickets are non-transferable to any other New Scientist event. All tickets are non-refundable.
(1)、 Which is one of the changes about the event?A、The prices of the tickets. B、The place for the event. C、The time for entrance. D、The number of experts.(2)、 What can visitors do at Conway Hall?A、Edit gene with CRISPR. B、Have their DNA tested. C、Buy discounted books. D、Interact with the experts.(3)、How long will the event last?A、About 9 hours. B、About 6 hours. C、About 5 hours. D、About 3 hours. -
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。
To act with integrity was a habit with Susan who always follows the Golden Rule: "Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you." But when she thought over her past conduct, a blush of shame crept to her cheeks, as many little acts of selfishness and unkindness came back to her memory. She resolved that for the future, both in great things and small, she would remember and follow the Golden Rule.
It was not long after this that an opportunity occurred, which tried Susan's principles. One Saturday evening when she went, as usual, to Mr. Thompson's inn, to receive the money of her mother's washing for him, which amounted to five dollars, she found Mr. Thompson apparently in a terrible rage with some horse dealers with whom he had been bargaining. He held in his hand an open pocketbook (钱袋子) , full of bills and scarcely noticing Susan as she made her request, except to swear at her for troubling him when he was busy, he handed her a banknote.
Glad to escape so easily, Susan hurried out of the gate. Pausing to put the money safely in her purse, she discovered that he had given her two bills instead of one. She looked around; nobody was near and her first impulse was joy at the unexpected prize.
"It is all mine," said she to herself. "I will buy my mother a new coat with it, and she can give her old one to my sister Mary, and then Mary can go to the Sunday school with me next winter. I wonder if I can buy a pair of shoes for my brother Tom, too."
At that moment she remembered that he must have given it to her by mistake. But again the voice of the tempter whispered, "He gave it, and how do you know that he did not intend to make you a present of it? Keep it! He will never know it, for he had too many such bills in that great pocketbook."
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。
This conflict was going on in her mind between good and evil.
"Sir, you paid me two bills instead of one," she handed him the extra note.
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19、你校上周举行了第十九届校运会 (the19th Sports Meeting) 。假定你是校英文报专栏"Be sporty, be healthy"的主编李华。请你写一封征稿启事,向全校学生征集校运会相关的稿件。内容包括:
1. 稿件要求;
2. 投稿方式。
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。
Contributions Wanted
School English Newspaper
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20、语法填空(短文)
Delicate strokes, carved onto wood, with ultimate precision-this is woodblock printing, ancient printing technique that advanced human civilization.
As Buddhism prospered in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) , there was a strong need (produce) a large amount of Buddhist scriptures. Meanwhile, (copy) by hand could not meet the rising demand. Ancient Chinese craftsmen thus came up with a novel way to mass produce printed works. Hence came the earliest form of woodblock printing.
(tradition) woodblock printing comprises four major steps: writing, engraving, printing, and binding. With each step then further (divide) into several procedures, it takes roughly 30 steps to produce a woodblock print. Carving is at the center of woodblock printing as this painstaking step can make break the final print. Characters and images (carve) to produce raised areas or lines that will eventually apply ink to paper. It calls for a pair of skilled hands.
A five-meter-scroll of the Buddhist scripture Diamond Sutra, printed in 868, is the "earliest dated printed book" in the words of the British Library it is stored. It is just one example of ancient works of art that not only tell the wisdom of our ancestors, but also are an evidence of the (pursue) of beauty by Chinese craftsmen throughout centuries.
The invention of writing gave life great thoughts, but it is the invention of printing that made knowledge a shareable fruit for all humankind.