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1、 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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It's been nearly seven years.
In 2016, a group of volunteers began their1 of the land at What Cheer Flower Farm in Rhode Island, with a simple2 : get flowers into the hands of anyone in need of a pick-me-up.3 , each one of the tens of thousands of bunches that What Cheer grows and delivers are4 free of charge.
"We want to blanket the state with flowers and bring5 to people," says Erin Achenbach, What Cheer's farmer and head florist. What Cheer regularly delivers6 joy to people at recovery centers, food banks, senior centers, local7 and more including AIDS Care Ocean State.
"Seeing the smiles on people's faces who didn't8 it who just came in to have a meeting with their case manager or take advantage of one of our programs to just see this9 come off their faces is great" says Stephen from AIDS Care Ocean State.
Located in a10 industrial neighborhood, What Cheer's flower beds lie on 2. 7 acres that once housed a crumbling knife factory. And it's safe to say that the What Cheer crew11 some flowers of their own: In May, the nonprofit was awarded a record-high $500, 000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for its continued12 of a brown field site once abandoned because of industrial pollution.
"Not only do we give this space back to the13 by bringing life to space that's quite literally dead," says Achenbach, "but we're eco-landing the spot with the ability to help with the14 of local insects and birds, and that'll only make people's lives better."
"What's good about a flower is that it needs15 else," she adds. "Your only job when someone gives you flowers is to enjoy them."
(1)A 、 career B 、 exploration C 、 control D 、 study(2)A 、 access B 、 manner C 、 track D 、 goal(3)A 、 Furthermore B 、 However C 、 Accordingly D 、 Likewise(4)A 、 mainly B 、 regularly C 、 entirely D 、 partly(5)A 、 closeness B 、 happiness C 、 kindness D 、 freshness(6)A 、 freezing B 、 inviting C 、 fading D 、 blooming(7)A 、 hospitals B 、 stadiums C 、 auditoriums D 、 libraries(8)A 、 miss B 、 spoil C 、 expect D 、 reject(9)A 、 grace B 、 gratitude C 、 glory D 、 generosity(10)A 、 developed B 、 restored C 、 ruined D 、 deserted(11)A 、 deserve B 、 refuse C 、 demand D 、 plant(12)A 、 enlargement B 、 damage C 、 improvement D 、 pursuit(13)A 、 company B 、 community C 、 organization D 、 association(14)A 、 migrations B 、 reductions C 、 locations D 、 populations(15)A 、 nothing B 、 everything C 、 anything D 、 something -
2、 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。
Looking for a job where you can make a difference?
If you're the kind of person who loves helping those around you and you enjoy putting your knowledge and skills in the service of others, there are plenty of jobs that fit this description perfectly. They allow you to bring your contribution to society and make the most of your skills. .
The best part about starting a career in education is the vast opportunities it offers. Most people associate education with teaching. . From teacher, professor, or school counselor to librarian, curriculum developer, or education administrator, there are many career paths you can choose from.
For those who would like to help others with a high-intensity career that puts them in the middle of the action. a job in the emergency services can be the one. By joining the police, ambulance, or fire and rescue service, you can serve your community and make the world a better place. But you'll have to deal with a lot of pressure and stress on a regular basis.
Working for a charity is the very definition of helping and supporting people in need. . In fact, the sector comprises a variety of different roles, so career opportunities are very diverse. From working in communications, HR. or IT to choosing a job in administration, there are different ways to bring your contribution. On top of that, charity jobs may also provide a certain degree of flexibility in terms of working hours and conditions of employment.
. Combine your passion for helping others with the right training and skills. You'll be able to make a difference in people's lives and positively impact the world.
A. Make a careful and proper choice.
B. Here are options worth exploring.
C. The following cautions are the first to consider.
D. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't all about fundraising.
E. This field provides you few opportunities to choose from.
F. The field actually has various positions and professional roles.
G. A job as a first responder is both mentally and physically demanding.
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3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman engineers built thick concrete sea barriers, for example. And Chinese builders raised walls against invaders. But there are many recent structures that are already starting to fail. The concrete that makes up much of our modern world lasts around 50 to 100 years.
A growing number of scientists have been studying materials from long ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice, beer and even urine (尿液). These unexpected materials could have the ability to get stronger over time and "heal" cracks when they form.
Figuring out how to copy these features could have real impacts today. While our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy infrastructure (基础结构), it cannot compete with the endurance of these ancient materials. With the rising threats of climate change, there is a growing call to make construction more sustainable. A recent UN report estimates that the built environment is responsible for more than a third of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Cement (水泥) production alone makes up more than 7 percent of those emissions.
Is ancient Roman concrete better? In places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete "basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago," said John Oleson, an archaeologist at the University of Victoria in Canada.
Most modern concrete starts with Portland cement, a powder made by heating limestone (石灰岩) and clay to super-high temperatures and breaking them up. That cement is mixed with water to create a paste. Then, materials like rock and gravel are added. Records from ancient builders show the Roman process was similar. The ancient builders mixed materials like burnt limestone and volcanic sand with water and rocks, creating chemical reactions to tie everything together.
Now, scientists think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. The ancient material has an unusual power to repair itself. Exactly how is not yet clear, so scientists are starting to find reasons why.
(1)、What is the purpose of the comparison in Paragraph 1?A、To introduce a topic. B、To list a motivation. C、To give a definition. D、To present an argument.(2)、Which aspect of ancient Roman building materials surprises scientists?A、Their necessary ingredients. B、Their processing procedure. C、Their amazing sustainability. D、Their high-end technology.(3)、According to the passage, ____ remains a mystery.A、what made up those ancient Roman materials B、where the ancient Roman materials were produced C、how those ancient Roman materials were transported D、why the ancient Roman materials healed automatically(4)、Where is the text probably from?A、A travel brochure. B、A science fiction. C、An architecture essay. D、An environment report. -
4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
In 2018, Jeff Highsmith of Texas started a Facebook page on behalf of his family. The page had one objective: to find Melissa Highsmith, Jeff's sister. At just 21 months, she had been abducted 51 years earlier and the family was desperate for answers.
In addition to the Facebook page, they made flyers with baby Melissa's face and age-progression photos that indicated what she might look like now, in her fifties. Remarkably, they were convinced she was still alive all these years later, and determined to be reunited with her.
They knew that more tools were now available to help locate missing persons— such as genealogy kits with DNA tests. And so, the family bought kit s from 23 and Me, and then uploaded the results to a public database called GED match.
It seemed like a shot in the dark, but it worked. In November 2022, the Highsmith family found Melissa through a key DNA match: Melissa's daughter. By pulling the threads of DNA matches, they zeroed in on the baby snatched so long ago. The family re union was a joyful one. Melissa described being found as "the most wonderful feeling in the world".
The story of Melissa Highsmith and her family got global news coverage. But it's only one of many cases of people being connected by DNA analysis. In Canada, siblings separately adopted from Romania when they were babies were reunited in their fifties when both took a DNA test to learn more about their biological health, and it turned out they had spent much of their lives within a 30-minute drive of each other. Another two sisters— one in the UK, the other in the Netherlands— met for the first time in 75 years after learning that they had the same father. There are countless stories about how DNA was being used to reunite children with their parents.
For the Highsmith family, happily reunited in Texas after decades apart, DNA was the link. "Our finding Melissa was purely because of DNA, not because of any police involvement, podcast involvement, communities, or even our family's own private investigations or speculations," notes one Facebook update.
(1)、How do you find the Highsmith family from the age-progression photos?A、They are kind and intelligent. B、They are diligent and generous. C、They are determined and innovative. D、They are hardworking and devoted.(2)、How can we describe the Highsmith family's efforts?A、Birds of a feather flock together. B、Everything comes to him who waits. C、Misfortune may be an actual blessing. D、The good sea man is known in bad weather.(3)、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A、The Highsmith family think little of the power of DNA. B、The Highsmith family owe their reunion to various media. C、All the communities have spared no efforts to help Highsmith. D、DNA played a crucial and irreplaceable role in the Highsmith's case.(4)、Which can be the best title of the text?A、An Amazing Technology B、A Reunited Family C、A Memorable Achievement D、An Unusual Discovery -
5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
In February 2022, I began learning Chinese. Almost a year later, I found myself in Beijing, the capital of China. Before coming here, I had attended Chinese classes, and I could sense my progress in the language, albeit modest. As you might expect, studying for just one year wasn't sufficient to claim fluency, and to be honest, I'm not there yet. But full proficiency in the language is not necessary to immerse yourself in and enjoy many attractions of life in China.
The one thing that truly makes me feel comfortable and alleviates loneliness is making friends and engaging in conversation. At Tsinghua University, where I pursued my studies in China, I made friends with many Chinese young people and relished spending time with them, be it for meals or leisure activities. I've been delighted to sing Chinese songs, for example, those by the famous Chinese singer Jay Chou, with my friends. I would also sing well-known Japanese songs, such as Lemon, which, as it turns out, is very popular in China. I felt that connecting with my Chinese peers through a shared passion, such as singing, was incredibly enjoyable and beautiful. It transcended language barriers and fostered a sense of unity and joy that was truly special.
During breaks from study, I frequently embarked on solo journeys across China. Although I have experienced traveling on overnight trains for over 12 hours several times and explored unfamiliar cities, I never felt fearful or unwelcome as a foreigner. Chinese people are consistently warm and welcome to foreigners, and eager to engage in conversation.
I once participated in community activities in Northwest China's Gansu province to gain a deeper understanding of China's rural areas and contribute to the development of local communities and education. As a volunteer teacher at a local school, I shared contemporary and traditional Japanese culture such as anime, architecture, pop music and languages with the students. Since Japanese kanji originated in China, there are many similarities between the Japanese and Chinese languages.
(1)、What is necessary for the author to enjoy attractions of life in China?A、Having proficiency in Chinese. B、Befriending with foreign tourists. C、Setting out on solo journeys alone. D、Communicating with Chinese locals.(2)、What does the underlined word "relished" in Paragraph 2 mean?A、Advocated. B、Enjoyed. C、Postponed. D、Avoided.(3)、How did the author develop the text?A、By listing numbers. B、By giving examples. C、By making comparison. D、By setting questions.(4)、What is the author's impression of Chinese people?A、Hospitable. B、Cautious. C、Punctual. D、Smart. -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back!
Our 100-word-story competition is your chance to show the world your storytelling talents!
Your stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words — not a single word shorter or longer! Entries are now open and the submission deadline is January 5, 2024. Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
Rules
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long (not including title). Don't forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories — one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
Submission
Please submit your stories by 5pm on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to:
Reader's Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
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Prizes
The editorial team will pick a short list of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest. co. uk on February1, 2024. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize and receive £1,000. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue.
PS: Reader's Digest is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK's magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors' Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
(1)、Who is likely to qualify for the competition?A、An Indian primary student. B、A well-known Chinese writer. C、A British writing lover. D、An American chief editor.(2)、When will the readers appreciate the best winning works in Reader's Digest magazine?A、January, 2024. B、June, 2024. C、February, 2024. D、December, 2023.(3)、What can we learn about the competition?A、You have to submit your work before February 1, 2024. B、Only one story of yours is allowed to be in the competition. C、Buying one copy of Reader's Digest is a must to be in the competition. D、Both preschool children and in-school students can participate in the contest. -
7、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where was the name Liam most popular in America?A、On the west coast. B、In the Midwest. C、In the southeastern area.(2)、What was the most popular name for American girls five years in a row?A、Emma. B、Ava. C、Katrina.(3)、Who is Jonah Berger?A、A marketing manager. B、A social worker. C、A teacher.(4)、Which American name s became popular in 2005 according to Jonah Berger?A、Ones starting withK. B、Ones starting withH. C、Ones starting withN.
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8、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What is the man doing?A、Hosting a program. B、Chairing a meeting. C、Signing up for a course.(2)、What did the woman's parents grow in their gardens?A、Potatoes and watermelons. B、Potatoes and tomatoes. C、Carrots and tomatoes.(3)、What can the children do in the Alice Waters Garden Project?A、Create recipes. B、Design a garden. C、Help build a kitchen.
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9、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、When will the woman's flight arrive in Shanghai?A、At 2: 00 p. m. B、At 4: 00 p. m. C、At 7: 00 p. m.(2)、What does the man advise the woman to do on the plane?A、Get some sleep. B、Do some reading. C、Watch short videos.(3)、How might the woman go to her hotel?A、By subway. B、By taxi. C、On foot.
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10、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Which apartment is the man looking for?A、Apartment 12. B、Apartment 20. C、Apartment 24.(2)、What does the woman plan to do?A、Mail a letter. B、Go to a grocery store. C、Order some food.(3)、Why is the woman thinking about moving out of the neighborhood?A、Her family is unhappy to live here. B、It's inconvenient for her to go to work. C、There's no supermarket nearby.
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11、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How does Alina look to the man?A、Upset. B、Curious. C、Delighted.(2)、Who picked up Alina's purse?A、A little girl. B、An old lady. C、A boy.
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12、 What will Carl do?A、Buy some steak. B、Bring some wine. C、Cook dinner.
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13、 What was probably going on in the playground yesterday afternoon?A、A barbecue. B、A graduation ceremony. C、A school sports meeting.
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14、 Where does the conversation take place?A、At a perfume shop. B、At a flower shop. C、At a fruit shop.
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15、 What is the man's feeling in the end?A、Surprise. B、Relief. C、Sympathy.
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16、 When will the woman meet her cousin?A、This afternoon. B、Tomorrow morning. C、Tomorrow evening.
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17、 第二节阅读下面材料,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 Saturday afternoon. I was having lunch when Dad told me to get ready. I became unhappy. I don't like Saturdays! Even though it's a holiday. for most children, it is not for me because I need to go to football club.
Many kids love sports, but I am not one of them. I prefer to stay at home and read. I don't like running. so in a team I am a bad player. The coach is tired of me and my teammates sometimes think I'm useless.
I have no idea how to play football. Usually, after practice my teammates would ask me to stay out of the game and I would just nod.
Last Thursday, the coach told us that we would be competing with another team in a month and many people would come to see the game. Our opponents (对手) were the winner last year and I froze and thought how awkward it would be if the team lost because of me.
So I decided to practice hard for the match and I went to practice every single day.
After one month, when the game day came, my teammates were unwilling to take me in the team, and I also wished to stay away from the ground as well. But they happened to be short of one player and had no choice but to take me in the team.
Our team was the Big Blues. There was a great cheer on our arrival in the field. I got very nervous. The game started and within two minutes, I got a blue card. By the time I was allowed back, the score was two goals for each team and the next goal would decide the winning team.
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。When the ball came towards me, I froze.
Our team, The Big Blue, won the match!
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18、 第一节 书面表达
假如你是学生会主席李华,请你代表学生会以"节约粮食、反对浪费"为主题,写一封倡议书,呼吁大家行动起来。内容包括:
1. 节约粮食的具体措施,
2. 提出倡议注意:
1. 字数80字左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节以使是行文连贯。Dear students;
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19、 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。
During most of the Stone Age, people lived by hunting and gathering their food in Egypt. They travelled from place to place in the Nile valley, (harvest) wild grasses, digging up roots and finding birds eggs. They fished in the Nile River and gathered the reeds (芦苇干) from its shores (make) baskets.
By around 10,000 BCE, Egypt had gotten so (crowd) that people were forced to begin growing their own food. People also began to keep cows, sheep and pigs that they (possible) baupht from their West Asian neighbors. This is we call the Agricultural Revolution today.
But farming brought many other changes too. Once people started planting crops, they had to defend the land the crops were。There was more fighting. Soon people began to band together larger communities that could fight better. They chose leaders. (see) the advantages that farming brought them, those leaders forced more and more people to start farming and settle down under their leadership
Around 3500 BCE donkeys (use) to carry ivory and gold north into Egypt and to carry Egyptian things south to Susan and Kenya. That made both places (rich) than they were before. Together, the trade and the farming helped to start the Old Kingdom.
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20、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
During my stay at the University of Michigan, one of the senior professors asked me to join a seminar on culture and emotion. In a general1 of self-introductions, I introduced myself in a (an)2 way as one of those who are "interested in culture and emotion". The professor supplemented (补充) my self-introduction to3 American standards, saying I was one of the world's experts on the4 . In response, I looked down in5 and thought that "expert" was a big word.
When I lived in North Carolina, my new friends came over to6 . Conversations were full of interest and energy, and there was a lot of7 . At the end of the evening, when my guests left, they thanked me for the dinner. My heart8 , because I was born and raised in the Netherlands, where "thanking you for dinner" means the relationship is9 .
Emotions are different enough to feel out of10 when you move from one culture to another. The professor at the University of Michigan meant to make me feel11 , but instead made me uncomfortable. My friends meant to show12 , but they made me think they were distancing themselves from me.
We think about emotions as feelings deep inside us, but in13 , our emotions happen in interactions with others. In my own culture, it was hard to observe the14 emotions of others, but I was able to see them when I moved to the US—a different15 from where I was raised.
(1)A 、 analysis B 、 state C 、 letter D 、 round(2)A 、 modest B 、 interesting C 、 dramatic D 、 proud(3)A 、 set B 、 fit C 、 evaluate D 、 recommend(4)A 、 approach B 、 situation C 、 topic D 、 course(5)A 、 curiosity B 、 pity C 、 disappointment D 、 embarrassment(6)A 、 play B 、 dine C 、 work D 、 perform(7)A 、 support B 、 noise C 、 fun D 、 argument(8)A 、 sank B 、 melted C 、 raced D 、 opened(9)A 、 harmonious B 、 normal C 、 strong D 、 distant(10)A 、 date B 、 shape C 、 place D 、 sight(11)A 、 reliable B 、 good C 、 serious D 、 careful(12)A 、 gratitude B 、 respect C 、 admiration D 、 affection(13)A 、 total B 、 advance C 、 detail D 、 reality(14)A 、 Unbelievable B 、 pure C 、 invisible D 、 powerful(15)A 、 level B 、 culture C 、 standard D 、 value