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1、 It is d that drivers should be highly concentrated while driving.
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2、 The president spoke at the meeting for nearly an hour without r to her notes.
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3、 语法填空
With growing realization of the role staying active plays in (keep) fit, now Chinese people are taking up a wide variety of sports, with traditional Chinese works that focus on a relaxed and calm mind beginning to find favour.
Adults exercise regularly usually do so for about over 43 minutes a day, according to a survey about exercise habits which(put) out in February by the online fitness platform Keep and the news outlet People.cn. The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of aerobic physical activity(有氧运动)a week, 21 minutes a day on average.
The report added that a half-hour run was the most popular type of exercise for men, while women liked aerobic dance best. number of people taking part in traditional Chinese body and mind exercises such as baduanjin, Tai Chi and meditation(冥想) last year was up nearly 8 percent year-on-year, and up more than 46 percent (compare) with 2021. "Survey players said that they feel more energetic, find it easier (focus) and memorize, and no longer have cold hands and feet all the time," the report said.
While running and cycling remained the most popular (form) of exercise, the report said that medium - to - high intensity (强度) works and outdoor activities hiking, skateboarding, paddle boarding and pickle ball had also gained (popular).
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4、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Visiting theme parks has always been my favorite activity. When I became a mum, I was so excited to introduce them to my son Nat. He is autistic(自闭症) and needs a lot of 1 , repetition(重复), and familiarity to 2 things. He did not really enjoy roller coaster rides until 2024, when I took him to Disneyworld for his 21st birthday. That was a huge victory for me, because he has a lot of behavioural problems but somehow I 3 them.
After our long wait, we 4 to get a car. Nat and I sat together — it was almost too 5 . But we squeezed(挤) in and after I checked our 6 several times, we were ready.
Before the ride even started, Nat suddenly began 7 . I didn't realize he would be so 8 . I did what any mum would do. I said, "It's OK, Nat," and I asked him if he wanted to hold my 9 . I held his hand before he even 10 because I realized that I was afraid, too.
He held my hand firmly(紧紧地), which was so 11 to me because Nat almost never 12 others. But feeling those strong fingers wrapped around mine, my anxiety 13 . And then I noticed that Nat was no longer shaking. We had 14 each other. This was a really enjoyable and nervous 15 , and we were both excited to be a part of it.
(1)A 、 pity B 、 time C 、 control D 、 money(2)A 、 watch B 、 save C 、 design D 、 learn(3)A 、 solved B 、 considered C 、 changed D 、 avoided(4)A 、 seemed B 、 offered C 、 managed D 、 happened(5)A 、 fast B 、 dirty C 、 small D 、 old(6)A 、 start time B 、 safety rules C 、 card numbers D 、 seat belts(7)A 、 counting B 、 shaking C 、 crying D 、 running(8)A 、 afraid B 、 confused C 、 excited D 、 embarrassed(9)A 、 head B 、 belief C 、 hand D 、 attention(10)A 、 stated B 、 answered C 、 commented D 、 shouted(11)A 、 unique B 、 useless C 、 easy D 、 strange(12)A 、 reaches out to B 、 puts stress on C 、 gives way to D 、 makes room for(13)A 、 appeared B 、 remained C 、 grew D 、 softened(14)A 、 controlled B 、 directed C 、 calmed D 、 doubted(15)A 、 experience B 、 schedule C 、 habit D 、 movement -
5、 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。
Sometimes it can feel like your head is too cluttered. With work, school, or a busy schedule, things are bound to get jumbled(乱糟糟的) every once and a while! From focusing to journaling, we'll teach you how to mindfully distract yourself from worrying thoughts.
Focus on the present moment. Practice mindfulness daily to help clear your mind and be more focused. Mindfulness is all about letting all other thoughts come and go. Observe your thoughts and feelings without judgement, as if you' re an outsider in your own mind.
Take a walk. When you' re being mindful, you' re fully engaging in the present moment, letting feelings come and go as you focus on what's in front of you. Combining this state of mind with walking produces an extra special stress reliever that improves mental and physical health. Try scheduling a walk around the block, on the treadmill, or through a local park every day.
Take a moment to breathe and come back to the present moment. Life can easily become go, go, go, and in the process, you can easily forget to breathe. Settling down wherever you are to take controlled breaths can calm your racing mind and heartbeat, helping you feel more relaxed.
Journal your thoughts. Writing down your worries can help you sort through them. Try reaching for a notebook or phone when a million thoughts are racing through your mind. Journaling can help you be more aware of your emotions and reflect on what's troubling you.
A. Do deep breathing exercises.
B. Take a moment to slow down.
C. Moving your body mindfully can help things seem clearer.
D. But you can do something to clear your mind and calm things down.
E. Set down everything that comes to mind, letting all pour out onto the page.
F. Then let those thoughts and feelings go and focus on what you' re currently doing instead.
G. Here are some tips on how to protect your head from brain injury and then start your work.
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6、 阅读理解
In the world of digital health, Silicon Valley-based Mindstrong stands out. It has a remarkable team and tens of millions of funding. It also has a fascinating idea-its app, based on mental functioning research, can help detect troubling mental health patterns by collecting data on person's smartphone usage-how quickly they type, for instance.
The company's app collects information about how people are typing and runs it through a machine learning algorithm(计算程序) to determine which data can predict their emotional state. The idea is to use that data to establish a "normal" pattern-so it can be compared with someone' s typing habits on any given day. If the habits change, slower or more anxious than normal, the app can warn a health care provider.
The promise of this technology has made Mindstrong incredibly popular since it was launched last year; already more than a dozen counties in California have agreed to apply the company's app to patients. Does the app live up to its promise? There's no way to tell. Almost no one outside the company has any idea whether it works, leading some experts to wonder if the technology is ready for the real world. "I wouldn't waste all that time and money in the wild until they get sure that some of those things are as specific as they hope they are," said Rosalind Picard, a researcher at MIT Media Lab, who is familiar with Mindstrongs work.
"It has passed the gold-standard clinical tests for depression and anxiety," said Dr. Paul Dagum, the company's founder. "We' re confident, and we' re already seeing some really exciting results." Mindstrong officials said that among their most encouraging results is that its app can even predict how a person will feel next week, kind of like a weather app for your mood. "For a clinician(临床医生) or someone looking after a patient, they know that it could be very, very powerful," Dagum said.
(1)、What can Mindstrong's app do?A、Improve its users' mental health. B、Get its users to type more quickly. C、Discover its users' mental state. D、Work out the causes of its users' trouble.(2)、What is the second paragraph mainly about?A、The ways of collecting data. B、The app's working principle. C、The analysis of typing habits. D、The development of the app.(3)、What is Rosalind Picard's attitude towards the app?A、Doubtful. B、Positive. C、Uncaring. D、Defensive.(4)、What can we infer about Dagum's opinion on the app?A、The app has a powerful effect on anxiety. B、The app can also predict weather conditions. C、Care providers could be supporters of the app. D、Doctors benefit more from the app than their patients. -
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Many of us are lucky enough to have some degree of choice over what we eat. But are the decisions we make about our diet as free as we assume?
It appears we' re hugely influenced by other people — especially those closest to us —— when it comes to what we eat. Research has found that the closer and stronger two people's connection is, the more control they have over each other's food choices. This means social signals generally encourage us to eat more. Being around healthy eaters may guide you to eat healthier as well, though. Eating habits are also affected by what we see. "There is proof that, if you see pictures of food, that visual stimulation can inspire your desire to eat," says a UK scientist, Suzanne Higgs.
Social media is one place where visual and social signals meet. Evidence shows if friends in your social network post regularly about particular types of food, it could lead you to copy them, for better or for worse. And research indicates that social media might be changing our relationship with food, making us think differently about what we eat. "If all your friends on social media are posting pictures of themselves consuming fast food, it's going to set a norm that eating fast food is what people do," says Higgs.
Research suggests we' re more likely to be attracted by photos of fast food, especially some rich in saturated fat(饱和脂肪) , which can make us feel good, says Ethan Pancer, a professor in Canada. Humans are biologically prepared to seek out high-calorie food— an ability that helped our ancestors survive when they searched for food.
"Healthier foods are often seen as boring in comparison, and processed food is considered ‘cool'," a researcher from France, Tina Tessitore, adds that, "In advertising, you see unhealthy food in social settings— people having a barbeque with friends, for example, while healthy food usually focuses more on the nutritional value. If you saw friends eating salad together, it wouldn't seem so true." All of the findings are bothering researchers about the effects of social media, whether good or bad.
(1)、What's the author's main purpose in writing the article?A、To present elements affecting eating habits. B、To explain the reasons for advertising food. C、To raise public awareness of physical health. D、To conclude findings of a new research.(2)、Which of the statements might Suzanne Higgs agree with?A、Seeing photos of familiar food prevents you from eating more. B、Social media has more influence on your dieting than close friends. C、You may fall into the habit of fast food consumption following social media. D、You' re sure to imitate what others make and eat if you regularly surf the Internet.(3)、What can we infer from the article?A、People are free to make a choice on what to eat. B、Human beings are born to choose food rich in calorie.C The young generation prefer fast food because it's "cool"
D. You'll be easily encouraged to pick out food by experts.(4)、What might the author focus on in the following paragraph?A、Researchers make market surveys testing netizens' acceptance of salad. B、Internet stars stand out in advertising different kinds of processed food. C、Public opinions vary on the current issue of food safety and nutritious diet. D、Researchers are becoming concerned about how social media affects our diet. -
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The first time I realized that I had a love for sports competitions was during the Field Day in elementary school. Small for my age, and more of a bookworm than a sports lover, I had suffered that special humiliation of being picked last for various gym teams. The Field Day, which focused on individual (个体的) skills, was different. In the Softball Throw event, I got my first taste of sporting victory. Credit goes to the example of my first coach, my father. He lifted weights every morning at home. He bought us all baseball gloves and hats, and in the warm months, we spent hours playing catch.
Once I got to sixth grade and switched to private school, our entire student body was assigned to either the Red or the White team. Throughout the year, we competed against each other in various games and exercises for points. I eventually became president of The Committee of Games. I also played on the field hockey team and the basketball team. And at home, playing tennis, skating, skiing and biking were simply normal things we did. During the break time, magazines were also quite popular for us teens. These regularly featured articles on physical exercise. Somehow, my college roommate and I took up the habit of completing Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) exercises every day, a practice that continued into my marriage, when we had no spare money to use to join a gym.
So, though it shocks some of our friends, that early foundation (基础) continue in adulthood into a sports and fitness focus, considered important even on vacation. I still love reading and the arts, too. As far as I'm concerned, life is the richest with my feet in both worlds.
(1)、What does the underlined word "humiliation" mean in Paragraph 1?A、Responsibility. B、Shock. C、Shame. D、Glory.(2)、The author thought she won in the Softball Throw event because of ____ .A、her confidence in her sports skills B、the efforts she put into exercising C、her advanced sports gloves and hats D、the strong influence of her father(3)、What happened after the author stepped into adulthood?A、She changed the focus into reading. B、She stuck to working out. C、She regularly exercised on weekends. D、She joined Royal Canadian Air Force.(4)、What could be a suitable title for the passage?A、Sports, my love for life B、Father, my guide in sports C、The benefits I get from physical sports. D、My unforgettable childhood with sports -
9、 阅读理解
Using an app(应用程序) to learn a language is handy because you can follow lessons and check your progress anywhere. Below is a list of my favorite ways to learn languages from my phone.
Google Translate
Most of apps teach you a language through exercises and progressive steps, while Google's simply tells you how to write and speak anything you run through it. Still, I think it's a great choice for beginners. I like to learn languages with Google Translate for two main reasons: its long list of supported languages, and the several language learning methods.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is designed specifically for helping travelers learn basic words and phrases (短语) . There's also a phrasebook with basic words and words related to restaurants, hotels, and getting around-all very useful for someone traveling. If you want, you can buy extra phrasebooks covering topics like shopping, colors, emergencies, and so on.
Busuu
Busuu's app is user-friendly. You get to pick where you' d like to begin in the course. The words and phrases you'll learn are especially helpful for beginners who might find themselves around people speaking a foreign language and need to learn words in real situations quickly. However, Busuu doesn't support as many languages as some of these other apps.
Memrise
Memrise isn't as easy to use for quick translations as Google Translate, but it is easy to work with, supports offline courses, and lets you learn a number of languages. You can start off simple or move to more advanced lessons directly. I find Memrise to be unique in how it teaches new words and phrases. They put words into sentences alongside words that sound similar in your language, which makes it easier to remember.
(1)、Which apps are suitable for beginners according to the writer?A、Busuu and Memrise. B、Google Translate and Busuu. C、Rosetta Stone and Memrise. D、Google Translate and and Rosetta Stone.(2)、What is special about Memrise?A、It is designed for travelers. B、It has an advantage of quick translation. C、It supports a large number of languages. D、It has an unusual method of teaching vocabulary.(3)、In which part of a magazine may this text appear?A、Travelling. B、History. C、Technology. D、Business. -
10、 读后续写,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 don't like running.Running is a stumbling block on my way.As an extremely sedentary-person,I'm greatly envious of those coral reef creatures that sit in one spot their entire life.I'm out here working for my food,while the ocean basically has free food 24/7.
Still,I went into the 7-mile course with no training,accompanied by my old friend Abel. This guy bikes and runs countless miles,often in the same day.And he has done dozens of Spartan Races(斯巴达勇士赛),which are courses that require you to crawl through mud,flip tires and throw spears.
We've been taken part in the race almost every year since we were in senior high.I peaked about 15 years ago but my athletic performance has been steadily declining ever since.
That wasn't enough of a challenge for Abel.When I messaged him chat to let him know what time I'd pick him up Saturday morning,he said he didn't need a ride.He was going to ride his pedals there.
He set out in the dark at 4 a.m.to meet us at 10 a.m.We arrived at almost exactly the same time.After biking for hours,he stretched a bit,then beat me by nine minutes in a 7-mile run.He's probably not even sore today.
As for me,I did better than I thought I would.Between miles 4 and 5,I felt so good that I wondered why I only do this once a year.Then I hit mile 6,and my body reminded me:the going got tough.
Usually,my breathing gives out first.I just can't get enough air to keep my clumsy body moving.This time,it was my legs.I pushed hard,but with a mile left,my body just couldn't take it anymore.Abel,on the other hand,seemed to be maintaining a steady pace.He passed me effortlessly.Still,I can honestly say I gave everything I had.I slowly made my way to the finish line,feeling dizzy and on the verge of collapse.
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I felt dizzy and saw other runners passing by.
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Hearing his words,I felt a surge of strength.
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11、 假设你是李华,上周末你参加了本市举办的一场名为"City Ride"的自行车骑行活动。请你 写一则短文向校英文报投稿。内容包括:
1.你的经历 2.你的感受
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An Unforgettable City Ride
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12、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the past,people didn't admire working long hours,but they think differently today. Elon Musk,the wealthiest person on the planet,regards himself as a workaholic, (work)80 to 100 hours per week.Recent data from the U.S.Census Bureau also (show)that the highest earners work the (long)hours.The U.S.is a typical country where working long hours (praise).People in the U.S.get used to these 24/7 types of shops,so they work on the weekend.
However,in countries like Spain,Italy,Greece,and France,leisure time is as important work.In Europe,shops are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, basically implies that people cannot shop on the weekend.This means they can do something (enjoy)their leisure time.The Italians,as soon as you tell them that someone is not working as much,they (immediate)think the person is rich.
As Generative AI improves our productivity and (efficient)at work,will we use the extra time to enjoy our lives,or will we simply put more tasks into overloaded schedule,seeking a sense of importance?
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13、 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。
Decades ago,I received a special assignment from the poet Robert L.Hass,my undergraduate literature professor.He instructed each student to 1 three poems from The Norton Anthology of American Literature and claimed,"You're going to be alone in the future,and 2 is going to be all you have."The task seems 3 because the act of memorizing a poem feels old-fashioned in an era when few of us encounter poetry at all. 4 ,I began to change my view on a trip to Seattle.
For hours,I read nothing else but a poem in the 5 .Sometimes I spoke its lines aloud,my voice 6 by the airplane's thrum(轰鸣).Sometimes I 7 the whole poem at once,and sometimes I 8 a single stanza(诗节)over and over.By the time my plane
9 on the West Coast,I had the whole thing,all 40 lines of it,in my head.The 10 of repetition reduces the great charm it has.But as you were 11 in the lines,they finally come together again,and the scattered(零散的)text transforms back into a 12 ,a more valuable one than it was before.
Poetry continues itself by becoming a part of those who read it.Some poems I've memorized 13 with me,always vivid and fresh.Memorizing poetry will not make your life 14 ,but it will make you more in touch with language and expands our own 15 of what we are.
(1)A 、copy B 、memorize C 、choose D 、translate(2)A 、poetry B 、report C 、art D 、collection(3)A 、crucial B 、urgent C 、strange D 、complex(4)A 、Otherwise B 、However C 、Therefore D 、Besides(5)A 、boat B 、train C 、car D 、flight(6)A 、interrupted B 、enhanced C 、drowned D 、echoed(7)A 、went through B 、passed through C 、broke through D 、cut through(8)A 、analyzed B 、wrote C 、checked D 、repeated(9)A 、fell B 、landed C 、departed D 、crashed(10)A 、trouble B 、purpose C 、boredom D 、wisdom(11)A 、bored B 、absorbed C 、nervous D 、confident(12)A 、puzzle B 、honor C 、burden D 、treasure(13)A 、work B 、fight C 、stay D 、debate(14)A 、busier B 、healthier C 、harder D 、better(15)A 、understanding B 、confidence C 、curiosity D 、creativity -
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Simple Yet Amazing Ways to Get Wisdom
Wisdom is not just a good quality to have but it is also very necessary.As we accumulate wisdom in life,we might become competent in handling all the difficulties.
Try experiencing new opportunities.
Experiencing new opportunities is the way you will gain wisdom and become better as you will never grow from being in your comfort zone. And you can also go to places that were on your bucket list.Change your routine and see where life takes you,take control!
Open yourself to different perspectives.
Sometimes we have prejudice and they help us out but most of time we need to accept different views.Always observe the world from different angles.It will help you out.
Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day.You must develop a thirst for knowledge.Take new classes,read books,listen to educational podcasts,and the list goes on and on.All of these activities will strengthen your critical-thinking skills.In the end,you will make everything easier by tackling problems from different perspectives and angles.
Learn and grow from your mistakes.
All of us make mistakes in life,but it is the acknowledgement of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time.Whenever we make a mistake,we should reflect on what made us fail. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake,so learn the best from it.
A.Keep learning from others.
B.Never step back from learning.
C.Correcting your mistakes will be the first step.
D.Here are some strategies for you to get wisdom in life.
E.You can try learning new skills that you never thought of. F.Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion.
G.Stop blaming other people for your mistakes and admit you were wrong.
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15、 阅读理解
How important are the first three episodes(集)to a show?The first three episodes of a drama are crucial for keeping viewers engaged.Tencent Video data suggests that almost 40% of viewers abandon a show within the first three episodes,with 35%of those abandoning it within the first seven minutes of the first episode.
But now,the old rules of judging a show by its first few episodes are fading.The audience has developed from the double-speed watching at the beginning to the commentary- style(弹幕式)watching,and then to the fragmented(碎片化)watching that is appearing now.The audience's speed of watching shows has been speeding up.
When the audience is more and more casual in watching shows,we can't help but ask,is it because shows nowadays are bad?Or is it because the audience is impatient?For young people who are active on social media,they have many choices.When a new show comes out, they will not watch the first three episodes,but go to Weibo,Douban and other social media platforms to watch short video clips.When a show can't get popular in the first week,it basically fails.
The poet Coleridge said"Water,water everywhere,but not a drop to drink."This explains the value of short videos:in the crowded field of information,you can't get any useful knowledge.Watching shows by short videos is different from watching movies or reading novels.While we are surrounded by short videos,finding real knowledge is a struggle.Short videos offer instant satisfaction but lack depth,finally destroying the artistic value of film and television.This constant stream of fragmented information can make us lazy thinkers.
Nowadays,people don't have the patience to watch a movie,a famous book,or an in- depth article.Neil Postman's warning that we're becoming"amused to death"is proving true.
(1)、What does the data from Tencent Video suggest?A、Viewers' expectation for shows. B、Viewers' impatience with shows. C、Viewers' opinions on making shows. D、Viewers' reasons for abandoning shows.(2)、Why have the audience changed their habits of watching shows?A、The shows have become longer today. B、The quality of shows has decreased greatly. C、Audience may not like watching shows as before. D、Social media provides many choices of short videos.(3)、What is the influence of watching shows by short videos?A、It will reduce viewers' confusion. B、It will narrow viewers' horizon. C、It will weaken viewers' thinking abilities. D、It will provide viewers useful knowledge.(4)、How does the author feel about the change in watching shows?A、Worried. B、Surprised. C、Uncertain. D、Satisfied. -
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Where were the dull sounds of flying insects hitting against the light bulb?Even the absent singing of cicadas or crickets,whichever they were,had quieted its instruments. Where have all the insects gone?
Our own existence depends on a diverse insect world.Studies show that where more insect species are present,pollination(授粉)is more reliable.As Dave Goulson,professor of biology,points out in his book Silent Earth:Averting the Insect Apocalypse,about three- quarters of all crops grown by humans require pollination by animals,the vast majority by insects."We could not feed the global human population without pollinators,"he writes.It's not just about bees and butterflies,the beautiful insects.Other,less visually appealing pollinators such as flies,moths,and earwigs are also showing declines.Several of these species don't just pollinate.They also eat the pest(害虫)insects that ruin crops.
It turns out that ecologists and entomologists around the world have been warning about declining insect numbers for years.The culprits are climate change,habitat loss,light pollution,intensive farming,pesticide and fertilizer use.
But it's a struggle to get people to act.After all,we humans have a complicated relationship with our six-legged fellow companions.Who can forget the horror of Kafka's Metamorphosis(《变形记》),where a travelling salesman wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into an insect?Even insects like butterflies and bees can seem strange when you look at them closely.Maybe we've been ignoring them because they seem different from us.
Some steps may be as simple as turning off artificial light.A recent study in China found that trees in Beijing,lit by street lights at night,seem to have tougher leaves.In other words,insects are probably being starved in the area.
We should change our attitudes to insects.Those annoying flies hovering around your food are simply doing what they were born for.They're recycling.Without them we might be wondering what to do about rotting(腐烂的)waste.Besides,they're food for birds,and UK bird populations have greatly decreased in recent years.
(1)、What can we learn about insects in the first two paragraphs?A、Less appealing insects are on the increase. B、Beautiful insects can help kill the pests. C、Insect pollination affects the crop types. D、Insect decline threatens global food supply.(2)、What does the underlined word "culprits"mean in paragraph 3?A、Solutions. B、Causes. C、Effects. D、Consequences.(3)、What does the author want to say by mentioning Kafka's Metamorphosis?A、The book of insects is interesting. B、Unattractive insects are ignored. C、Insects are everywhere in our lives. D、People have complex feelings to insects.(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To explore the diversity of the insects. B、To compare the different features of insects. C、To warn about the insect decline and its effects. D、To review the history of human-insect relationship. -
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It's often said that people who are born blind or lose their sight,especially when young, can touch,taste,smell,and hear better than those who can see.Donna Posont,who is blind, helps others use their enhanced hearing to detect thousands of bird songs.
Posont is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn.She leads a monthly program she founded at the college.It's called Birding by Ear and Beyond.It's held on Saturday each month.During the program,Posont leads visually-impaired people through 120 acres of campus forest.They listen for the sounds of many birds.These include crows,geese, chickadees,woodpeckers,robins,and red-winged blackbirds.
Participants learn to tell the sometimes subtle differences between bird species.They also learn how each bird fits into their habitat."The world is designed for sighted people,but nature is a special place where it's okay to be blind,"Posont told The Washington Post."You can use your other senses to learn why birds and nature are important and how it all works(as one).To me,that's the beauty of it."
Posont is 67 years old.She has been blind since second grade.She was born with retinitis pigmentosa.It's a worsening condition that affects the back wall of the eye.She graduated in environmental studies from the college.She's also a certified interpretive guide and part-time naturalist at Michigan-Dearborn.
Jerusalem Crawley first met Posont at a summer camp for the visually impaired.He's been attending her classes for 15 years.As a child,Crawley said he had no idea there were thousands of bird species."I used to think all birds were alike,"Crawley told Audubon Magazine.This "opened my eyes,"he said.
Through her program,Posont not only helps visually impaired individuals connect with nature but also inspires them to challenge their perceptions and embrace the world through a different lens.The ability to identify birds by ear becomes a gateway to understanding the relationships within ecosystems and the value of nature.
(1)、What does Posont's program focus on?A、Training blind people to be nature guides. B、Providing blind people a safe outdoor space. C、Helping blind people identify birds by sound. D、Leading blind people to protect campus forest.(2)、Why does Posont think nature is a special place for blind people?A、Nature helps people learn about birds' habitat. B、Nature benefits blind people's physical health. C、Blind people can study the behavior of wildlife. D、Blind people can experience nature with other senses.(3)、What can you infer from the last paragraph?A、The process of Posont's program. B、The challenge of Posont's program. C、The development of Posont's program. D、The significance of Posont's program.(4)、Which would be the best title for the text?A、Birding by Ear:A Program for the Blind B、Beauty of Nature:A Journey of Discovery C、Natural Sound:A Journey to the Unknown D、Donna Posont:A Volunteer for Bird Protection -
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The Best Attractions in Rome
Vatican City
Attractions of Vatican City include the Vatican Museums,St.Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel,making this area so immense and crowded.And there is a strict dress code in Vatican City:No shorts,short skirts,sleeveless tops.This means knees and upper arms to be covered.Short-or long-sleeved dresses that fall below the knee and pants with a T-shirt are ideal.
Hours:Vatican Museums:Mon-Sat 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Price:Vatican Museums:18 euros for adults;8 euros for kids 6-18
St.Peter's Basilica
The center of Roman Catholicism,St.Peter's Basilica is located in the heart of Vatican City and known for its amazing architecture.Many visitors enjoy climbing to the top of the dome(圆顶)and appreciate Rome's spectacular landscape.
Hours:7 a.m.-7p.m.daily
Price:free Colosseum
The site of many bloody fights,the Colosseum,which was opened in A.D.80,could then hold about 50,000 spectators.Not only were gladiators(角斗士)pitted against each other, but gladiators fighting animals and animal-on-animal fights were common as well.Today,it's considered one of the world's most famous landmarks.
Hours:around 8:30 or 9 a.m.-6 p.m.daily
Price:20 euros for adults;20%off available for children Trevi Fountain
A must-see on many travelers'plans,the Trevi Fountain,is situated amongst a high concentration of hotels,shopping and nightlife in the Trevi district.Finished in the mid-1700s,it is a place with a distinct mythological character.According to Roman legend, throwing a coin into the Trevi,with your right hand over your left shoulder ensures you'll return to Rome.This site is best viewed at night when lights illuminate the fountain.
Hours:24/7 daily
Price:free
(1)、What are visitors required to do when visiting Vatican City?A、Get special permits. B、Wear proper clothes. C、Take various activities. D、Throw some coins.(2)、How much does it cost a couple with a six-year-old kid to the Colosseum?A、44 euros. B、48 euros. C、56 euros. D、60 euros.(3)、Where should visitors go if they want to explore the local life?A、Colosseum. B、St.Peter's Basilica. C、Trevi Fountain. D、The Vatican Museum. -
19、听下面一段独白,回答三个小题。(1)、Who can take part in the program?A、Preteens. B、Teenagers. C、Adults.(2)、What do previous participants in the program need to do?A、Apply for it again. B、Train new participants. C、Work longer hours.(3)、Why are the participants advised to call the library?A、To submit formal permission. B、To get a paper application form. C、To share volunteer experience.
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20、听下面一段对话,回答四个小题。(1)、Where did the man read the story?A、In a newspaper. B、In a magazine. C、On a website.(2)、Who called the air traffic controller for help?A、A pilot. B、An air hostess. C、A passenger.(3)、What did the air traffic controller do?A、He taught the man how to operate a plane. B、He asked his colleagues for help. C、He made a video of flying.(4)、What happened to the plane in the end?A、It crashed. B、It landed safely. C、Its passengers got injured.