相关试卷

Jack sat by the radio at exactly five minutes before seven o'clock. This was a part of his daily routine he never broke. The old man sighed, turned the radio on, and tuned it to a specific frequency. He wanted to contact his best friend, Gerry. With the noise in the house, his step-son (继子) always had an argument with him.

When his wife passed away, Jack's step-son, David, wanted to persuade a doctor that he was crazy and had dementia (老年痴呆). So, he could get his power of lawyer and then send Jack to a nursing home.

Phillip didn't understand why Dad wanted Grandpa to leave his home. The next day, Phillip decided to find out what was happening with Grandpa. Phillip bit his lip and moved closer to ask the most important question: "Where is Gerry now?" Grandpa frowned, "It's been forty-five years, and I still haven't heard from him, but I haven't given up hope either. I know my friend will contact me one day by radio at a specific frequency. " Phillip nodded. He felt that Grandpa was telling the truth.

After listening to Grandpa's stories about his friend Gerry, Phillip returned home feeling better about Grandpa's health. However, that evening, Phillip suddenly heard that the doctor would arrive a few minutes before seven o'clock. This time, he realized he needed to take action.

At about seven o'clock, the doctor and David peered into the sitting room and watched Jack sit down and turn on the radio. The static (电流声) was loud enough to hear in their hiding spot. The doctor turned to David. "It seems you're right about your step-father's state of mind," he said.

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。

Just then, a voice spoke over the radio: "Jack, can you hear me?"

……

One day, when Jack entered the boy's bedroom to surprise Phillip, Jack got a surprise.

注意：1. 词数应为 80 词左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Jack, 

I would like to tell you about a recent study tour organized by our school. 

……

Best regards!

Yours, 

Li Hua

When it comes to my fathering lessons, few adventures compare to the motorcycle trips I've shared with my daughter, Ewa.

Our first1 , in August 2017, was a winding (蜿蜒的) ride around the Catskills and Finger Lake districts of New York state. We 2 big highways and spent the week on3 scenic back roads. At one point, I found myself 4 along a Catskills meadow (草地) not far from Woodstock, keeping pace with a deer and shouting, "Go Bambi, go!"

On our second day, we 5 in a small town for ice cream. I asked the woman at the picnic table next to us: "What's the6 of this town?" "Interlaken, " she answered. "Where are you trying to get to?"

Me: "We don't know. "

It 7 to me then that I'd always wanted to do this no-schedule kind of trip, when you ride just for riding. Ask any middle-aged 8 : We've all dreamed about doing the Easy Rider (逍遥骑士) thing, throwing our wristwatches into the ditch and heading toward the horizon without a9 . Now, travelling with no plan became a10 of my rides with Ewa.

Since we almost 11 knew where we were going, we were almost never 12 when we arrived, pulling 13 the road at the end of each day with satisfaction. The reason to celebrate? We14 ! The truth is that life on a motorbike is one close call (死里逃生) after another. On the way, riders must stay 15 100 percent of the time. A tiny stone can be deadly. I used to be nervous, but Ewa had a different take: "To me, motorcycling is like meditation (冥想). "

Getting along with others is all about understanding, empathy, and respect. Let me share a few tips with you. 

Be a good listener. . Show genuine interest in what they have to say and ask follow-up questions. This helps them feel valued and understood. 

Be open-minded. Accept that everyone is different and has their own perspectives and beliefs. Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone..

. Celebrate your friends' successes and be there for them during challenging times. Offer a helping hand or a listening ear when needed. Showing kindness and support strengthens your bond with others and makes them feel comfortable around you.

Be respectful of boundaries. Everyone has their personal space and limits. It's important to recognize and honor them.. Treat them with kindness and avoid judgment.

Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared experiences. 

Remember, building strong friendships takes time and effort. It's essential to invest in meaningful conversations, demonstrate kindness, and show genuine care for others. By following these tips, you'll find it easier to get along with your friends and create lasting bonds of friendship.

A. Be friendly

B. Be supportive

C. Find common interests

D. Respect others' opinions, choices, and privacy

E. When someone is talking, tell them about yourself

F. When someone is talking, give them your full attention

G. This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves

One recent report found that adults in the US check their phones, on average, 344 times a day—once every four minutes—and spend almost three hours a day on their devices in total. The problem for many of us is that one quick phone-related task leads to a quick check of our email or social media feeds, and suddenly we've been trapped into endless scrolling (刷屏).

What we do know is that the simple distraction of checking a phone or seeing a notification (提示) can have negative consequences. This isn't very surprising; we know that, in general multitasking harms memory and performance. One of the most dangerous examples is phone use while driving. One study found that merely speaking on the phone, not texting, was enough to make drivers slower to react on the road. It's true for everyday tasks, too. Simply hearing a notification "ding" made participants of another study perform far worse on a task-almost as badly as participants who were speaking or texting on the phone during the task.

In one recent study, for example, researchers asked participants to either put their phones next to them so they were visible (like on a desk), nearby and out of sight (like in a bag or pocket), or in another room. Participants then completed a series of tasks to test their abilities to process and remember information, their problem-solving, and their focus. 

They were found to perform far better when their phones were in another room instead of nearby—whether visible, powered on or not. That held true even though most of the participants claimed not to be consciously thinking about their devices. 

Our brains may be subconsciously hard at work in preventing the desire from checking our phones, or constantly monitoring the environment to see if we should check our phone (eg. waiting for a notification). Either way, this distracted attention can make doing anything else more difficult. The only "fix", the researchers found, was putting the device in a different room entirely.

The term "oniomania", which is used to describe people with obsessive (强迫性的), problematic shopping and spending behaviors, consists of the Greek words "onios", meaning "for sale", and "mania". Also known as Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) and Impulsive Compulsive Buying Disorder (ICBD), oniomania can leave negative impact on your financial health and mental wellbeing if left untreated.

At this point you might be wondering: "What's the difference between an oniomaniac and someone who likes to shop perhaps a bit too much?" We tend to believe that the two are rather similar. Clinically (从临床上看), however, they are quite easy to separate.

Although people who like shopping will return an item if they do not like it and start budgeting if they run low on money, people suffering from oniomania are no longer able to make reasonable, let alone financially responsible, decisions. They sometimes emotionally dissociate from what they are doing, making their purchases while they are not really sure what to buy. Spending relieves feelings of anxiety and depression, but only temporarily. In a short time, they might become moody, annoyed, and depressed, and their confidence declines sharply. 

To a certain extent, spending makes everyone feel good. In 2007, a group of researchers from MIT, Stanford and Camegie Mellon looked at the brains of American consumers via MRI technology and found that when they purchased desirable objects, their nucleus accumbens — the brain's pleasure center — would light up, indicating a positive stimulation. This stimulation can take on different forms. For instance, some people get particularly excited when they believe they have gotten a good deal. This, researchers say, is the result of the prefrontal cortex — the decision-making part of our brain — interacting with the insula, the part of our brain that processes pain. According to psychotherapist Joyce Marter, compulsive buyers in the U. S. make an average of 156 impulsive purchases per year. Each purchase sets them back around S81. 75, making for a grand total of $5, 400 per year and a thorough shocking $324, 000 per lifetime. That money could have been invested in a home, an education, or other products that you actually need in order to survive and thrive in the world. Ultimately, though, treating oniomania is about much more than just protecting your finances from your own impulses — it's also about maintaining your personal mental health and improving your relationships with others.

I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges. 

My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing. 

Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring. 

Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn't find the right job.

One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter. 

However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn't the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.

Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.

The Season for Festive Eyes

The holiday season is upon us and the folks at Strip & Browhaus can't wait! With all the parties coming up, they finally have a chance to get dressed up and celebrate again, to make a big New Year make-up statement: sparkles and vibrant colors to ring in the festivities! For SmartShanghai users, they are giving 50% OFF for first-timers only, starting from 150rmb. Your choice of treatment may be redeemed any time before March 31, 2023.

Date: Jan 24, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023

Venue: Strip & Browhaus

Click "Full Listing" to see 4 locations

Meet Van Gogh — Immersive Light Art Exhibition

The 600 m² immersive art exhibition about one of the greatest geniuses in the history of human art is finally in China for the first time, with Shanghai being the first stop. Immerse in the picture of color, music and light and shadow. Explore Van Gogh's passionate, romantic and poetic inner world.

Date: Apr 2, 2023 to Jul 9, 2023

Venue: Meet You Museum

210 Wenshui Lu, near Wanrong Lu

TAO Dance Theater: 13 & 14

The TAO Dance Theater, awarded the 2023 Silver Lion Award at Venice Biennale, will present two new shows: 13 & 14-choreographic works which carry on the sequence of the Numerical Series which launched them on the international scene. A unique and evolutionary dance genre has enraptured people with its mesmeric and minimalist force. It will premiere at Shanghai Culture Square on July 4th. 

Date: Jul 4, 2023 to Jul 5, 2023

Venue: Shanghai Culture Square

225 Shanxi Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu Taxi Printout 

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of Lujiazui's most iconic buildings, the Jinmao skywalk is a platform 1. 2 meters wide, which you can strap in and walk along with the help of trained professionals. It's also the highest sky walk in the world. And not only does Jinmao provide a panoramic view of Shanghai featuring both sides of the Huangpu River, floors 56-88 also hold the world's highest atrium at 152m. You must weigh between 30kg-100kg, and be at least 1. 4m-2m tall to do the sky walk.

Date: Jul 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023

Venue: Jinmao Tower Observation Deck and Sky Walk

88/F, 88 Shiji Dadao, near Dongtai Lu

注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Johnson,

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（$\wedge$），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I like the sea. Bringing up by the sea, I'm deeply attached of the blue sea. In the morning, when there are not many passer-by, I like to go to the seaside alone and feel the charm of the sea. 

As breeze comes, the ripples（涟漪）in the sea will rise and fall, just like fairies dancing merry on the water. As I watch a waves, I can also smelt the saltiness of the sea. When the sun gradually rise from the east, the sunshine seems give the sea a golden cover. At this very moment, I cannot help but to shout, "How beautiful scenery it is!"

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024, will take place on the Seine River. The government (announce) the news last Monday, breaking the long held Summer Games tradition of stadium procession of athletes and officials. 

More than 160 boats (load) with athletes, and officials, from more than 200 countries and regions will sail almost 6 kilometers between the Pont d' Austerlitz and Pont d' Iena bridges in central Paris. The closing ceremony is scheduled (hold) at, the Les Jardins du Trocadero, an expanse of gardens and fountains which overlook the Eiffel Tower.

"Today is  standout moment," said Tony Estanguet, a three-time Olympic canoe C1 gold winner  heads up the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee. 

Paris 2024 organizers are expecting crowds of 600,000 people for  they call the largest-ever Olympic ceremony—ten (time) more than in the Stade de France. 

Part of the public will be scattered（分散）along the banks of Seine in ticketed stands while the rest are able to take part  free. 

French President supported the idea of （arrange）the ceremony on the Seine in July, although some voiced concerns over how to ensure （secure）for such a big event. 

I've always been very sporty, even when pregnant with my four children. But when my third child George was born, everything 1 . As a very 2  baby, he was always on the go and never slept. I still kept 3 , but when he turned two, he started to have some 4  problems. One night we took him to hospital, and within 12 hours we were told he had 5  cancer of the white blood cells. It was his third birthday. 

Our lives 6 . We were taken by ambulance to Birmingham hospital and my husband Rich and I 7  to spend three days with him and three days with our kids at home. After about a month, Rich 8  me my running shoes. I looked at them, 9  He said:" George is 10 , he's with a nurse. I think you need to go for a run." I remember putting them on and 11  as I ran on the road, as fast as I could for 25 minutes, which was such a(n) 12 . 

When George was on the road to 13 , I needed to re-find my identity and earn some money. I couldn't 14 full-time as he was always going to need a lot of. 15 , so I decided to become a personal trainer. We built a 16  in the garden and now I train groups of women running there. 

I also 17  in obstacle course races (OCR) and won the Spartan world champion. The thing that 18  me is the memory of George at rock bottom; I want all my kids to see that you can never 19 . You just need motivation and passion. Just like my' story-when George had cancer, exercise helped me cope with the difficulty and gave me a new 20 .

E-waste is a serious problem that isn't going to get better on its own. 

Maybe the biggest cause of our e-waste problem is the fact that we buy things that we just don't need. Next time you feel like you need a device or electronic item, stop yourself and ask if it is truly necessary. This is maybe also the easiest way we can manage e-waste.  If you don't keep your connectors, DVDs, wires and gadgets（小器具）organized, you won't be aware of what you have. When we buy duplicate electronics because we think we need them, we are contributing to our growing e-waste problem. "How to manage e-waste" becomes less of an issue when we keep our own houses in order. 

If you do not need a piece of equipment and it is in good enough condition to be reused, donate it as soon as you can so that somebody else can use it. Donations are good for us because they are a useful way to get tax deductions（减税）, and a lot of times that tax deduction will be close to the value of the item had you tried to sell it.  Some stores offer trade-in programs, where you can drop off your old equipment in return for gift cards. 

There are also places to sell electronics that might be valuable to somebody else. Just be sure to sell them right away, because they lose value very rapidly in our changing market. 

If you are frequently receiving memory sticks and little gadgets, collect them into a good-e-bag.  You might be surprised at how quickly it fills up. So be sure you are utilizing your materials and products thoughtfully. With these tips you can use DIY solutions to learn how to manage e-waste. 

A. Organize your electronics. 

B. Don't buy too many gadgets. 

C. Take your electronics back to the store. 

D. Here are some do-it-yourself tips on how to manage e-waste. 

E. Donation means a lot for people who are in need of electronic devices. 

F. Your house will be cleaner, you will save money and you'll be doing a good thing. 

G. Whenever you no longer need a USB stick or a small electronic device, toss it into the bag. 

Remember boiling tap water for drinking? Who has the time now? Instead, bottled water is everywhere, in offices, airplanes, stores, homes and restaurants. But what's in that bottle? Beautiful names and labels depicting romantic scenes have convinced us that the liquid is the purest drink around. But given the lack of labeling requirements for bottled water, how much do consumers really know about what's in the bottle? "The public should not assume that water purchased in a bottle, is better regulated purer, or safer than most tap water. Water utilities are required to tell the public more about the tap water than bottled water companies are," says Mae Wu, a bottled water (expert at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a nonprofit organization in the US devoted to protecting health and the environment. Sure, some bottled water comes from sparkling springs and other, sources. But in the US, alone, more than 25 percent of it comes from a municipal（市政的）supply. The water is treated, purified and sold to us, often at a thousand fold increase in price. Most people are surprised to learn that they are drinking glorified tap water, but bottlers aren't required to list the source on the label.

According to the Asian Bottled Water Association, water from municipal supply does not have to state on its label that it is from a community water system. However, there are some brands like Nestle Pure Life that indicate whether the water comes from public, private or deep well sources. Advertising can be misleading at best and deceptive at worst. In a recent case, a food and drink manufacturer boasted in a TV commercial that its mineral water came from a "high-quality water source" but it turned out that, that was no more than plain tap water. 

The potential health risks are important to understand, but bottled water also affects the health of the planet. While we struggle to, cut down on our consumption of fossil fuels, bottled water increases it. Virgin petroleum（石油）is used to make PET, and the more bottles we use, the more virgin petroleum will be needed to create new bottles. Fossil fuels are burned to fill the bottles and distribute them. Some brands of water come from islands and countries thousands of kilometers away, and shipping bottles can cause carbon pollution to spill into the water and spew into the air. 

Rice now has its own big data platform, claimed a conference in early April. Led by the China National Rice Research Institute, the platform records data throughout every, stage of rice production, including collection, storage, and analysis. It will also regularly publish reports to improve the service of rice production, providing convenience to farmers. Apart from big data, other technology is aiding agriculture in China in recent years. 

Flying above

Drones（无人机）play an important role in farming this spring. "Using drones to spread the nutrient solution（营养液）is a lot safer than doing it manually（手动地）, "Shi Zhenhai, a farmer in Henan who is responsible for about 119 hectares of wheat fields said. Shi added that the flying machines greatly improved efficiency. The more advanced drones that the farmer bought recently can be filled with 50 liters of liquid, which can be used to cover about 3.4 hectare farmland. With four drones working at the same time, it only takes three hours to finish spreading the solution over all of Shi's land. 

Monitoring on their own

A smart glass greenhouse used to grow tomatoes features more than 120 patented technologies. Located in Shandong, the demonstration base covers' about 80, 000 square meters but requires very few workers. 

Sensors collect information about the plants, such as the humidity（湿度）of the environment, the condition of sunlight and heat, and whether the room is ventilated（通风）enough. It is then uploaded to a platform to be analyzed. The correct levels of water and fertilizer are supplied to crops by the automatic irrigation system, Robots and other devices are used to pick and transport tomatoes. 

With facilities to store heat, the structure does not use huge amounts of energy in winter, unlike traditional greenhouses. "Growing crops in a controlled environment enables farmers to produce high-quality plants, maintain high food safety standards, and avoid the use of pesticides," Wang Haiguang at the operations office of the greenhouse said.