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1、 What are the speakers going to do on Saturday?A、Enjoy a concert. B、Go to the cinema. C、Play computer games.
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2、 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,
For years, my wife Teresa taught physical education at the elementary school level. Travelling on a regular schedule to the six schools in her district, she had a chance to get to know most of the kids in the area and see them at their best and their worst.
One day, in her class, Teresa noticed a third-grade girl, Meagan, who was short and grossly overweight, with a closed and hopeless look on her face. Meagan always sat alone in class, played alone at break, and ate alone from a recycled paper sack at lunch. The teachers and staff were kind to Meagan, but the students were not.
The stories made your shoulders drop. Teresa heard that when the playground supervisors (管理员) turned their backs, kids would run up to Meagan, calling her "Meagan the Fat Pig. " They did far worse than isolate (孤立) her; they filled her school days and walks home with physical and emotional torment(折磨). Also, Meagan's single mother, a hard-working woman, was trying her best to make ends meet but she had never made it before.
Meagan's situation disturbed my wife deeply. After talking with the principle and other teachers, Teresa came up with an idea. She knew from talking to Meagan that the child had never had a pet. Teresa was sure a pet would be the perfect way to inject some high-powered love and acceptance into Meagan's life.
So one Saturday afternoon, Meagan was invited to Teresa's office. When the door buzzer sounded, a dog engaged in a predictable and vigorous welcome. Getting down on one knee, Teresa introduced herself to Meagan. She told Meagan her thought that she could take away a puppy if she liked. Like any creature that has been cared about, Meagan gleamed in her eyes and playfully lifted the puppy almost off the ground. That day Meagan left the office with the puppy.
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。
Paragraph 1: Now she had a living, breathing friend who wanted to play with her.
Paragraph 2: Ten years later, Teresa received an invitation to the high school graduation ceremony from Meagan, where Meagan made a speech.
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3、 假定你是校英文报编辑李华。为迎接即将到来的杭州亚运会,你报将开设相关专栏,向全校同学征稿。请你用英语写一则征稿启事,内容包括:1. 栏目名称;2. 征文要求(内容、词数. );3. 投稿方式。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右:2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答:
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4、 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
Seagrass meadows (海草床) are wonder plants growing beneath the sea. Thanks to the assistance of tiger sharks, huge seagrass meadow in the Bahamas Banks was recently discowered, offering the world a tool (fight) climate change.
In this study, tiger sharks were selected as research tools due to their (high) consistent associations with seagrass ecosystems. They spend 70% of their time in seagrass meadows. The team equipped eight tiger sharks satellite tags, and used a 360-degree camera on a shark for the first time ever.
So far, the world's largest seagrass ecosystem, measuring at least 66,900 square kilometers, (discover). This reflects a 41% increase from previous estimates of global seagrass. In terms of climate change, seagrass is 35 times (fast) at removing carbon than tropical rainforests. Yet seagrass meadows are rapidly disappearing, with over 92% of meadows in the UK (go). Scientists are collecting seeds and trying to grow new seagrass meadows through restoration (project). This new discovery offers optimism and proves the importance of the ocean for healing.
The sharks led us to the seagrass ecosystem in the Bahamas, is likely to be the most significant blue carbon sink on the planet. The discovery shows us that ocean exploration and research play an important role in solving (globe) issues like climate change.
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5、 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。
At twenty-three, I had no idea that a summer class I feared would change my life and help me achieve dreams.
The class focusing on literature centered on 1 and illness. A few weeks into the course, I realized I was changing my opinion about it 2 feeling scared. It was 3 me to go after my dreams and stop waiting for tomorrow to work towards my 4 . As I drove to school one day, I 5 my wish list and realized l wanted to see my name on the 6 of a published book. Thus, I went home, sat down, and 7 what story I would tell.
Recently, I'd had 8 to several news stories about wrongful conviction(定罪). Inspired by them, l 9 I wanted to write about that topic and explore it more 10 . Therefore, I 11 a green notebook, where I set out to write the first page of what would become my first novel. Four years later, my manuscript(原稿) was 12 by a small publisher. The moment I received the e-mail, I told my husband the 13 news, trembling and crying.
Even bigger 14 were brought to life after that. I wrote more books and got picked up by one of the five publishers. Life may bring us a big surprise. Sometimes, the things we fear the most will eventually become the things that change us for the 15 .
(1)A 、 evil B 、 kindness C 、 death D 、 despair(2)A 、 instead of B 、 due to C 、 except for D 、 less than(3)A 、 discouraging B 、 amusing C 、 disappointing D 、 inspiring(4)A 、 goals B 、 sites C 、 class D 、 adventure(5)A 、 remembered B 、 reserved C 、 recovered D 、 reviewed(6)A 、 page B 、 cover C 、 back D 、 edge(7)A 、 relied on B 、 reflected on C 、 carried on D 、 insisted on(8)A 、 access B 、 limit C 、 clue D 、 evidence(9)A 、 ensured B 、 attempted C 、 confirmed D 、 protested(10)A 、 carefully B 、 definitely C 、 fully D 、 independently(11)A 、 preferred B 、 revised C 、 explored D 、 chose(12)A 、 rejected B 、 unearthed C 、 received D 、 accepted(13)A 、 upsetting B 、 unbelievable C 、 embarrassing D 、 alarming(14)A 、 dreams B 、 legends C 、 beliefs D 、 memories(15)A 、 worst B 、 least C 、 best D 、 most -
6、 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。
People these days are posting about their lives on social media. But what if you're a private and introverted person like me? What if you want to live in the moment instead of sharing every bit of your life? To be honest, it's nobody's business but your own.
Escaping stalkers (跟踪者).
I've been a public person as a jazz vocalist for years. It exposed me to stalkers who felt they knew me, just because I was present everywhere. Needless to say, it brought me much anxiety and stress. At some point I asked myself-is being visible more important than my peace of mind? The answer is a clear NO. I just want to spend life doing what I love with the people I love.
Protecting privacy
I need alone time to process what I'm struggling with and honest real talks with the people I trust. I might share a lesson learned from an experience, but now I won't. I know that by keeping my life private on social media I may miss out on some connections, but I honor and respect the people in my life who value their privacy, so I am being mindful and protect that.
Another reason I keep my life private is that I prefer to be in the present moment and appreciate it fully. To be on your phone constantly, or to film everything you do, can be quite disrespectful to the people you spend your time with. You lose out on those spontaneous(自发的) moments and a deeper connection. I choose what I share and when I share it, and the rest is for experiencing life without expectations.
Live your life fully, regardless of whether the world knows it or not! I just want you to know it's OK if you don't.
A. Experiencing life
B. Living in the moment
C. Don't I really care about privacy?
D. Are my followers more important than my friends and family?
E. If you feel like sharing your life openly without hesitation, go for it.
F. Here are my reasons for not sharing my personal life on social media.
G. It can be quite challenging to go through tough moments with everyone watching.
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7、 阅读理解
Whenever you read text, your brain processes the visual stimuli (刺激物) to create meaning and understand the content. Chances are, you don't pay much attention to the way the information is presented-- particularly the font (字体) choice. That's because your main target is reading comprehension, not aesthetics.
Although typography(排印) is missed by most of us, it's essential in making texts legible, readable and appealing for audiences. Beyond the visual aspect, research shows that fonts play a significant role in the mental processes of understanding that happen while we read. A font's impact on the way you learn and memorize information might be hard to notice consciously, but your brain is certainly tuned in. Perhaps surprisingly, hard-to-read fonts such as Bodoni, Comic Sans, or Monotype Corsiva are better for memorizing information than fonts like Arial or Times New Roman, according to some studies.
"Difficulty can function as an alarm signal, giving the reader a sense that the task is challenging and will require mental effort," says Daniel Oppenheimer, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University and one of a 2010 study authors, "Additionally, slowing down the reading speed to deal with the disfluency may increase the probability of spotting errors in a text. "
Font characteristics such as style, size and color play a role in information retention memory or recall as well, says Stephen Banham, a typography lecturer at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Experiments have proved a U-shape relationship between font size and memory: Large-font items may predict higher recall regardless of style, but very small font sizes can also introduce a desirable difficulty.
A document's specific method of formatting information also makes an impact. Using font styles like bold or italics to indicate significance can also improve memory. That's because people are better able to remember information they consider important, says Oppenheimer. Researchers found that bolded text has a higher recall than text in italic or regular styles, regardless of the font size. However, if an entire document is bolded, the emphasis is lost, and readers can no longer spot vital passages.
(1)、Why do readers often ignore the font choice?A、They lack aesthetic knowledge. B、They aim to understand the meaning. C、Their brains are not sensitive to the font. D、Fonts are of little significance in reading.(2)、What does Daniel Oppenheimer say about hard-to-read fonts?A、They can lead to desirable challenges. B、They may distract readers from the text. C、The meaning of the text may be mistaken. D、They will affect reading performance negatively.(3)、What can improve people's information retention or recall?A、Using fonts of medium size. B、Choosing bright font colors. C、Putting the words in italic type D、Making the whole passage bold.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、What Fonts Make Reading Easy B、What Fonts Make Memory Lasting C、Why Fonts Impact Retention and Recall D、How Fonts Affect Learning and Memory -
8、 阅读理解
Taking a picture of Mars is not easy. Once light bounces off the planet, it can take between 3 to 22 minutes to travel to Earth - so there aren't truly "live" images of Mars.
But on Friday afternoon, the European Space Agency will offer the closest thing: the first "livestream" of Mars a rare, almost real-time look into space on YouTube, which posts pictures of the planet every 50 seconds as they beam down directly from the camera mounted (安装) on the agency's Mars Express orbiter(轨道飞行器). We can get a firsthand look at Mars on Friday.
"During Friday's one-hour livestream, the time between the images being taken from orbit around Mars and appearing on your screen will be about 18 minutes," James Godfrey, the spacecraft operations manager at the ESA's mission control center, said in a statement. "That's 17 minutes for light to travel from Mars to Earth in their current configuration, and about one minute to pass through the wires and servers on the ground. "
"Normally, we see images from Mars and know that they were taken days before. I'm excited to see Mars as it is now -- as close to a Martian(火星人) 'now' as we can possibly get!'
In 50-second intervals, the camera shoots across Mars, showing a side of the planet entering night, as well as some clouds billowing out on the comer. The livestream celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Mars Express mission which was launched in 2003 to better understand the planet, as well as search for traces of water.
It's with this camera, originally meant for engineering purposes, that we'll get "live" images on Friday evening from 18:00 CEST in the first MarsLIVE. What makes this unique, is that it's a one-hour livestream from Mars but don't expect a detailed view of the Red Planet!
(1)、What can we learn from this text?A、Watching the MarsLIVE, people will have a completely real-time view of the Mars. B、The audience can watch the MarsLIVE thanks to the camera on the Mars C、About 20 years ago, the ESA launched an orbiter to search for Martians. D、The MarsLIVE is to celebrate the launch of the Mars Express mission in 2003.(2)、What does the underlined word "configuration" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Equipment. B、Orbit. C、Planet. D、Spacecraft.(3)、What is the text mainly about?A、The live images taken from orbit around Mars. B、The 20th anniversary of the Mars Express mission. C、The first "livestream" of Mars to be shown on YouTube. D、A rare and almost real-time look into space on YouTube.(4)、What does the last paragraph imply?A、The camera was originally used to shoot the Mars. B、We can get truly live Mars images in the first MarsLIVE. C、Detailed images about the Mars can't be ensured. D、The unique MarsLIVE will live up to viewers' expectation. -
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The 2023 Shanghai Coffee Culture Week opened on May 13, with a variety of activities integrating industry, culture and lifestyle scheduled.
Shanghai, home to more than 8,00 coffee houses, has hosted the event since 2021. This year's Coffee Culture Week is organized by the Shanghai Cultural and Creative Industry Promotion Association, and will run through to June 2.
Coffee has become a key part of Shanghai culture, showcasing the city's characteristics of opening-up and inclusiveness(包容), local officials said at a news conference in early May.
On the event's opening day, Yongpu Coffee, in collaboration with the food delivery platform Eleme and China Construction Bank, offered 30,000 cups of coffee for free. Multiple coffee brands such as Luckin Coffee and McCafe will also provide free coffee and coupons (优惠券) during the event.
From May 18 to 21, West Bund International Coffee and Lifestyle Festival is taking place in Xuhui Binjiang area, involving more than 100 coffee brand outlets (销售点) located along a 5-kilometer shoreline of the Huangpu River.
It is the first time that Shanghai has launched such a large coffee-themed market, organizers said. In addition to enjoying freshly brewed coffee, visitors can attend diverse activities such as exhibitions, performances and workshops to experience coffee culture.
Many cultural sites in the city are also participating in the coffee culture week. Sinan Mansions in downtown Shanghai is holding the Bonjour Coffee Art Fair from May 19 to 21,which has attracted some 20 coffee staff members and 80artists.
The Shanghai History Museum will launch the Square Coffee Festival, inviting fans and industry experts to share their knowledge about coffee. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Books and Periodicals Distribution Association will hold a coffee-themed book fair in more than 80 stores across the city.
Organizers said they hope these events will boost the consumption of coffee and cultural products, and promote the coordinated development of the two industries.
The Shanghai Coffee Industry Summit will take place on May 26, which includes two roundtable discussions and about 10 seminars. Corporate leaders will discuss the latest consumer trends and offer their insights into hot topics.
According to data from domestic tech and retail giant Meituan, the value of China's freshly brewed coffee industry is expected to reach 15.79 billion yuan ($2.25 billion) this year. It was valued at 8. 97billion yuan in 2021.
(1)、Why was the Coffee Culture Week hosted?A、To hold diverse activities. B、To spread knowledge about coffee. C、To show the city's unique features. D、To promote coffee industry and culture.(2)、What can visitors do during the 2023 Shanghai Coffee Culture Week?A、Get coupons and make freshly brewed coffee. B、Enjoy free coffee and read coffee-themed books. C、Visit coffee exhibitions and put on performances. D、Share ideas about coffee and get employed in workshops.(3)、What can we infer from the data offered by Meituan?A、Coffee consumption is increasing rapidly in China. B、Meituan has benefited a lot from coffee industry. C、The Coffee Culture Week has boosted the coffee industry. D、Freshly brewed coffee industry is the most promising industry.(4)、In which section of a newspaper does this text probably appear?A、Entertainment. B、Culture. C、Health. D、Science. -
10、 阅读理解
World Literacy Conference
WHAT IS WORLD LITERACY CONFERENCE?
It's the world's largest gathering of international literacy experts, which focuses on the vital importance of improving reading and writing levels across the globe. It brings together leaders from 85 countries. Over 600 delegates(代表) in the scene and a further 40,000 people via webinars will watch it.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFERENCE?
Anyone who is passionate about education is welcome to take part in the conference. Call for papers and content is open. You can hand in no more than two papers through the Oxford system per person before September 16, 2023. Please click Here for more information
TICKET PURCHASE:
Registration Fees l $100 per person; 20 percent discount for per group member.
Consumption Tax l Extra 10 percent for each registration fee. Overseas delegates will be charged before attending but can be RETURNED BACK after conference closing.
Pay Channels PayPal or a credit card. (Please email us for other methods)
Refund Policy The Conference ONLY offers refunds when the British Government does not approve you visa, or you need to apply for registration transfers.
Others Accommodation expenses are not covered in the registration fees.
(1)、Which of the following statements is correct according to the text?A、The live broadcasting is the only way for participation. B、Delegates are allowed to submit more than two essays. C、Accommodation expenses are included in the registration fees. D、Purchasers can apply to gain other access to official tickets.(2)、How much does a 10-person overseas group need to pay altogether before attending?A、800. B、880. C、990. D、1000.(3)、Where is this text most probably taken from?A、An online website. B、An educational journal. C、An activity poster. D、An economic newspaper. -
11、 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。
"In the end, you may lose your self-care skills," said the doctor. I was twenty-seven and had multiple sclerosis (MS)(多发性硬化). I wanted to accept the news, but right now all I could think of was ending this office visit. I took a quick look at Tracy, my best friend, who began to cry softly. I hugged her close to share her sadness. We said goodbye hurriedly and left.
I was in the building business with my dad, who taught me all things. I spent most of my time working at building sites. I was not afraid of myself but I was afraid that I would let my family down because they count on me so much.
A few weeks later, I read an article about a man named Pat in Sports in the local paper. It was a lucky thing that had come my way. Pat was a coach at the state college, and had conquered MS with the help of a strict diet. At last, I found Pat. Pat and I met and talked for hours about diets and working out. After that, we became close friends. These eight words repeated in my brain: You can do it, Jason. Never give up!
l started a special diet and a workout plan designed for MS patients, and stuck to it. There were plenty of dark days when I had to ask Tracy to help me finish dressing, but thanks to the love and support, my recovery took shape.
Finally, I felt ready to set a goal for myself. The challenge came in the form of natural bodybuilding. I had played football in high school and college, and I was certainly no stranger to the weight room. I began working out hard with a trainer six days a week. He put me through different weight exercises. A few months later, all the hours of sweat and training brought me to a competition that included one three-minute performance.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式作答。
I found myself standing on a stage in a packed hall where my family and Pat were.
Before we left to celebrate at a nearby restaurant, my dad came over.
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12、 假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Amanda即将回国,你送了她一款具有中国特色的礼物。请你给她写封邮件,内容包括:1. 礼物介绍;2. 选择原因:3. 表达期望。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Amanda,
Yours;
LiHua
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13、 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。
Zhen Shisheng is a man with hearing loss and speech difficulties. his physical difficulties, Zhen has lived a meaningful life, thanks to his interest and talent in and enthusiasm for the traditional Shanxi art of fahua ware.
Fahua ware, which is mostly made in the south and east of Shanxi, is the porcelain version of cloisonne(景泰蓝), the design elements are separated by copper wires. Porcelain featuring these techniques (fire) at lower temperatures with the different colored glazes and enamels applied to individual areas created by the slip lines.
When (recall) his experience to learn the techniques to make this Shanxi handicraft with a history of hundreds of years, he said, "When you lose some abilities, you would cherish all the others (leave) to you," Zhen said in sign language. "Only when you apply all your senses and abilities to your subject of work can you (possible) succeed. "
Zhen learned the craft from his father, who is master fahua ware craftsman in a porcelain factory. Zhen's creativity and innovation are demonstrated in the (free)of using lines and glaze colors, as well as the selection of patterns and images for decoration.
The hardest part of learning to make fahua ware is that the fahua techniques (lose) for about 300 years, and today's revival of the art has been made through artists' painstaking research into ancient documents and (exist) museum exhibits, as well as their own imagination. And he believes this cultural heritage can be passed down to future generations.
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14、 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。
Now Merda spent another couple of hours wandering among the endless orange trees. No 1 of civilization, so he re-entered the woods and soon found himself in swamp(沼泽) water.
He labored for hours as the sun 2 . Tall, thick grasses and thorns blocked his way; mud and water 3 his boots. He tried to navigate by the sun but kept losing it. Each time he picked out a 4 or chose a beeline course, he became 5 lost again after just a few minutes.
Darkness was falling when at last he re-emerged onto the shore of the lake. The water was surprisingly cold, especially as it deepened. Merda started out paddling strongly for the opposite 6 , drinking lake water to ease his awful thirst. He swam on, but some strange 7 prevented his progress. He was a good swimmer, yet he 8 kept diverging (偏离) from his goal. It was maddening, but he 9 to give in to emotion. The sun disappeared and the stars came out, and still he struggled. And that's 10 he saw the alligator (短吻鳄).
Before he could swim a stroke, before he could 11 out a scream, the creature struck like a snake. It sank its teeth into Merda's forearm, and 12 him underwater.
Merda went into 13 mode. He threw his other arm around the alligator's middle, grabbing at its belly. Merda resurfaced, 14 for air, but just as quickly the alligator yanked(猛拉) him under again. Merda felt the flesh of his arm 15 away as the arm was cut off. The creature disappeared into the darkness, carrying Merda's forearm with it.
No pain yet, only terror. Then he realized he was the only one who could get himself out of this. He positioned himself up against the trunk of the tree and waited for dawn.
(1)A 、 conflict B 、 sign C 、 identity D 、 guarantee(2)A 、 sank B 、 rose C 、 shone D 、 appeared(3)A 、 surrounded B 、 filled C 、 wrapped D 、 packed(4)A 、 signal B 、 shape C 、 landscape D 、 landmark(5)A 、 hopelessly B 、 tirelessly C 、 effortlessly D 、 carelessly(6)A 、 river B 、 bank C 、 port D 、 coast(7)A 、 plant B 、 animal C 、 fish D 、 current(8)A 、 somehow B 、 somewhat C 、 somewhere D 、 sometimes(9)A 、 prepared B 、 refused C 、 regretted D 、 promised(10)A 、 how B 、 where C 、 when D 、 why(11)A 、 carry B 、 try C 、 let D 、 give(12)A 、 dragged B 、 pushed C 、 knocked D 、 swallowed(13)A 、 rest B 、 panic C 、 defense D 、 fight(14)A 、 passionate B 、 frustrated C 、 terrified D 、 desperate(15)A 、 tearing B 、 washing C 、 putting D 、 driving -
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。
How did you feel on the last day of term? Perhaps you were excited for an upcoming holiday, or grateful because morning lie-ins were now possible. Whatever you felt, you probably weren't bored. However, as the weeks keep going, boredom may come close to you quietly.
Then, what benefits can boredom bring? When you feel bored, your brain is simply struggling to find something that matters. If there's nothing to be found, your mind will begin to "wander" or we can say "daydream". Scientists have found that daydreaming gives your brain the space to solve problems and work through things that are on your mind. You may come up with some wonderful ideas when daydreaming.
Sandi Mann, a senior psychology lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, believes that a slower pace of life and learning to love boredom could not only lead to an explosion of people writing and painting masterpieces but also thinking about "creative solutions" to work problems. "Boredom is one of the most creative forces—there are benefits to doing nothing. Relieve yourself. Embrace boredom and your mind will occupy itself," she says. "You could end up painting or writing a masterpiece. "
Many people find boredom to be an uncomfortable feeling. That's OK—with practice, you can learn to "sit with" that feeling and to use it to find fun and meaningful activities to do. There's a difference between feeling bored from time to time, which we all do, and feeling uninterested in things over a long period. If that happens, you can talk to a trusted adult for help, from whom you may get more advice.
A. In addition, don't confuse boredom with other emotions.
B. Allow yourself to be bored and see it as something good.
C. It can also contribute to imagination, ideas and creativity.
D. Believe it or not, it actually can be good for you to be bored.
E. Learning how to accept and respond to boredom is important.
F. Gradually, you will embrace boredom and become interested in it.
G. Don't turn on the TV or reach for a device at the first sign of boredom.
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16、 阅读理解
Mark Twain was dismissive of those people who think it is possible for someone to learn how to write a novel. "A man who is not born with the novel-writing gift has a troublesome time when he tries to build a novel," he said. "He has no clear idea of his story. In fact, he has no story. "
British writer Stephen Fry puts it another way. He says that successful authors are those who know just how difficult it is to write a book.
These days, however, technology is making the life of an author a little easier. For Michael Green, a US data scientist-turned-novelist, the need to use technology to simplify and streamline the writing process came when he was in the middle of writing his first book.
With 500 pages of a complex story written, he recalls that the process became difficult to manage: "I had all these documents on the deeper aspects of the world I was creating. I was worried about not being able to keep track of it all. That is when I switched into my more data science-minded approach to solving a complex problem with a lot of different places. "
The end result was that Mr Green created Lynit, a digital platform to help authors plan and weave together the many elements that form a story, such as the themes, characters and major events. " Once the authors get a new idea that they want to bring into the story, with Lynit they are able to input it into a natural framework," he said, "As new ideas come in, they change, maybe by creating new nodes (节点) and new relationships. "
Once the book has been published, technology is also playing an ever-increasing role in publicity and connecting with readers. Websites and apps from specialist firms allow authors to participate in live question-and-answer sessions with their readers.
Michael Green believes technology will become even more important as a new generation of tech-savvy(精通技术的) writers become more well known. "What I'm finding with Generation Zand even younger writers is that they are looking for technology to give them guidance," he said. "They see it as a tool to learn and grow with rather than extra work. "
(1)、What can we learn from Michael Green's writing experience?A、It is really difficult to become a writer. B、Writers can be creative in using technology. C、Technology can be a helpful tool to writers. D、Writers need to adopt different writing approaches.(2)、What is an advantage of technology according to the text?A、It can translate thoughts into sentences. B、It brings authors closer to their readers. C、It makes it possible for anyone to be a writer. D、It can inspire authors to produce more good ideas.(3)、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A、New technology matters to young writers. B、Young writers rely too heavily on technology. C、The new generation of writers should be tech-savvy. D、Tech-savvy writers become known thanks to technology.(4)、What is the writer's attitude towards the writing-assistance technology?A、Critical B、Favorable C、Unconcerned D、doubtful -
17、 阅读理解
The world may have a new supercontinent within 200 million to 300 million years as the Pacific Ocean shrinks and closes.
Researchers at Curtin University in Australia and Peking University in China used a supercomputer to model the evolution of Earth's tectonic plates(地质构造板块) and the formation of a future supercontinent. Their findings were published in the journal National science Review.
"Over the past two billion years, Earth's continents have collided(相撞) together to form a supercontinent every 600 million years,known as the supercontinent cycle. This means that current continents are due to come together again in a couple of hundred million years time," said lead author Dr. Chuan Huang, a research fellow in Curtin's Earth Dynamics Research Group and the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. ;
The team's simulation showed that due to the fact that Earth has been cooling for billions of years since its formation, the thickness and strength of the tectonic plates beneath the oceans have reduced over time. As a result, the formation of a new supercontinent is more likely to happen by the closing up of the Pacific Ocean. Reducing by a few centimeters per year, the Pacific Ocean's current reach of 10,000 kilometers will close up in less than 300 million years.
"The resulting new supercontinent has already been named Amasia because some believe that the Pacific Ocean will close when America collides with Asia. Australia is also expected to play a role in this important Earth event, first colliding with Asia and then connecting America and Asia once the Pacific Ocean closes," Huang said.
Changes in the distribution of continents and oceans will cause changes in climates, "particularly when ocean currents are stopped by continental collision, or new ocean currents are formed when continents break apart," said study coauthor Zheng-Xiang Li, distinguished professor in Curtin's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. "Earth, as we know, will be completely different when Amasia forms. The sea level is expected to be lower, and the vast interior of the supercontinent will be very dry with high daily temperature ranges. "
Researchers expect more earthquakes as the continental plates collide. Surrounded by a new super ocean, the newly formed supercontinent will also have decreased biodiversity.
Scientists are still trying to understand Earth's supercontinent cycle, which is driven by heat and gravity. The research team wants to establish how Earth's tectonic plates started and when the first continents formed, as well as what kicked off the supercontinent cycle. "We are only starting to look at the entire Earth system, from its core to its atmosphere, as a closely linked system that evolved together," Li said.
(1)、What leads to the formation of the new supercontinent?A、The rising temperature of the Earth. B、The expansion of the Pacific Ocean. C、The reduced strength of the tectonic plates. D、The appearance of many new tectonic plates.(2)、What is believed by some scientists about the new supercontinent?A、The involving parts. B、Its climate pattern. C、The way it breaks apart. D、Its distance from Australia.(3)、What will probably happen to the newly formed supercontinent?A、There will be a rise in the sea level. B、There will be lots of water in its interior. C、The variety of its living things will be reduced. D、Its temperature will stay the same all year around.(4)、What does the last paragraph mainly want to show?A、The entire Earth system faces an uncertain future. B、The origin of the supercontinent cycle is hard to trace. C、The Earth's supercontinent cycle will pose a big threat. D、There is more to discover about the supercontinent cycle. -
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In most cases, people pick the easiest way out: the path of least resistance. Yet, it is the hard choice—the path of most resistance--that is more beneficial and provides most success in the long run. How do these paths differ? What are the dangers of an easy life? What are the rewards for a hard life? How do you start taking the path of most resistance?
Taking the path of least resistance means choosing the easiest available option, with little regard for its long-term consequences. For example, you eat whatever you like, whenever you like, and in whatever amount you like. It may feel nice at first but all of them have a very steep price. In that case, it's guaranteed obesity. Most people in modern world follow this path and this is why so many people struggle with a lack of self-discipline, good habits, etc.
The path of most resistance is about choosing the option that will lead to more personal growth, even if it means suffering in the early stage of the process. For example, it may cost you a lot to quit watching TV for hours on end. But over the long term, you'll free up a lot of time that will lead to a more satisfying life than that of a couch potato. At first sight, this approach is unappealing. It requires effort and loss of pleasure, and leads to potential suffering. Yet, on the other side of all that lies a world of more confidence, self-discipline and mental resilience(恢复力). In the end, they more than make up for the fleeting superficial pleasures.
We're lazy by nature. Some may point out that it was because of this tendency that we now enjoy so many wonders of technology that people in the past would kill to have. But ask the same individuals praising laziness if they would be happy living a life where everything is given to them the moment they think about it. They would have zero hardships, no objective in life and no obstacle to overcome and no wise human would want such an existence.
(1)、How does the author show the dangers of choosing the easy path?A、By giving examples. B、By listing data. C、By making a comparison. D、By asking questions.(2)、What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、Watching TV for hours. B、Having many life struggles. C、Getting superficial pleasures. D、Choosing the path of most resistance.(3)、Which of the following would the author agree with?A、Life is to be enjoyed, not endured. B、Set your life goals as early as possible. C、There should be some challenges in life. D、Good habits provide short-term pleasures.(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To tell us humans are lazy by nature. B、To show the common lifestyles of young people. C、To prove it's laziness that leads to wonders. D、To persuade us to challenge ourselves. -
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Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: Saturday & Sunday in spring
Fee: $1,150
Shake Shyness
Shy children need our help. In this class, we'll cover the basics - the origins of shyness, methods of overcoming shyness, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child fit in at school, etc.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, from November 16th to 18thFee: $95
Skills Training
This is a special class for adolescents designed to teach social skills shy people are afraid to use. We'll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways to you're your nerves when you do. You'll learn what makes some people more popular than others and simple things you can do to feel more like you fit it.
Where: Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington
When: From 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, on December 18th
Fee: $75
(1)、What are the classes designed for?A、Overcoming shyness. B、Building confidence. C、Scheduling time. D、Starting conversation.(2)、What can be known about Intensive Training?A、It focuses on language skills. B、It is offered only at weekends. C、It assigns a lot of housework. D、It is designed for shy children.(3)、How much would a teenager pay to learn to overcome shyness?A、$1,150. B、$435. C、$95. D、$75. -
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