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1、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。
Blind boxes have taken the world by storm, catching the imaginations of collectors and new buyers alike. These mystery boxes, containing (hide) items revealed only after purchase, offer a mix of surprise and exclusivity (独家性). From toys to high-end collectibles, blind box trend attracts anyone seeking excitement or wanting to add something unique to their collection.
The appeal lies in the excitement of not knowing is inside, combined with the desire to complete a set or find rare items. This concept of discovery keeps collectors (come) back for more and has helped transform the blind box industry into a multibillion-dollar market.
For those new the blind box world, starting a collection can be a rewarding experience. Begin by selecting a brand or theme that matches your interests. Many collectors recommend focusing on a specific series, which makes the collection more personal helps prevent unnecessary purchases. Engaging with the community can also enhance your collecting journey. There are countless social media groups where collectors share tips and discuss new (release). Connecting with other collectors (allow) you to trade the same items, find rare pieces, and share in the excitement of each new (add) to your collection.
Whether you're an experienced collector or a newcomer, the world of blind boxes offers (end) possibilities, turning every unboxing into an adventure.
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2、I love everything about our restaurant La Salle Rouge. In the kitchen, the crash of forks and knives hitting the heavy plates almost1 Mom's voice calling me. "Lainey? Lai-ney!"2, I look up to see my mother standing across the kitchen. "Homework?" Mom mouths the word, pointing to the side door. I roll my eyes — I3 the thought of leaving the kitchen to4 with my math homework in Mom's office.
The restaurant has always been the5 of our lives. At fourteen, I started being a vegetarian (素食者), but Mom still found things to6 me and taught me to be creative with vegetables and tofu. When I started high school thirty pounds heavier than everyone in my class, Mom and I designed a7 menu for La Salle Rouge, and Mom let me8 tasty, low-calorie desserts, which became popular later. I9 early on that this was the work I want to do.
It hardly seems10 that I have to walk away from all of that just to do maths, but Mom says it's smarter to have a backup11, and she's made me apply to colleges and check out business majors12 I want to do anything else with my life. But I already know what I'm going to do when I graduate.
First, I'll buy myself a set of knives, which is a must for the best chefs. The second thing is to get13 -— people would know my name and try my14. Now, all I have to do is finish homework and get back into the15.
(1)A 、attracts B 、drowns C 、raises D 、reduces(2)A 、Sighing B 、Choking C 、Shaking D 、Nodding(3)A 、accept B 、prefer C 、change D 、hate(4)A 、wrestle B 、argue C 、experiment D 、play(5)A 、truth B 、standard C 、duty D 、center(6)A 、help B 、feed C 、save D 、control(7)A 、traditional B 、romantic C 、light D 、diverse(8)A 、cut down on B 、come up with C 、run out of D 、get rid of(9)A 、promised B 、suggested C 、decided D 、predicted(10)A 、fair B 、possible C 、strange D 、enough(11)A 、tool B 、system C 、plan D 、design(12)A 、as though B 、now that C 、in case D 、even if(13)A 、paid B 、married C 、fired D 、discovered(14)A 、books B 、recipes C 、routines D 、products(15)A 、kitchen B 、school C 、house D 、office -
3、Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also maintaining harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case. Her old one wasn't broken or worn out; she was just bored of it. However, saying "no" in moments like this isn't easy. The request felt small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach. It's about teaching our children to think critically about their spending. At the same time, we don't want to come across as overly strict or dismissive of their feelings.
In this case, I realized my daughter's request wasn't just about the phone case; it was about her desire for something new, trendy, and exciting. After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal, a way to express themselves or fit in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground?
Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and needs. I explained that we must prioritize what's essential over impulse (冲动) purchases. I also acknowledged her feelings. "I get it," I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This softened the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out "no", I suggested a compromise (妥协). I offered her three options: earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives.
It was about guiding my daughter toward better decision-making without damaging our relationship.
A. But I didn't stop there.
B. For me, it was a firm no.
C. That conversation wasn't just about a phone case.
D. I promoted the habit of saving for things she wanted.
E. It felt important to her, even if it seemed unnecessary to me.
F. This balancing act can be tricky, especially when parenting teens.
G. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons aren't about the money at all.
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4、Surrounded by towering redwoods on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, the coastal city of Santa Cruz, some 70 miles south of San Francisco, is a great place for a young person to experience nature. That's where Xinning Zhang, assistant professor of geosciences and the Princeton Environmental Institute, spent her childhood. "Growing up there, you just can't help thinking and caring about the environment," she said. One of the environmental questions Zhang is exploring is why methane, a significant greenhouse gas, is increasing in the atmosphere.
Most of us are aware that cows release methane, but wetlands are also a major source of the gas. Wetlands host a community of microbes (微生物), including Archaea, which generate methane as a byproduct when they consume and digest components of organic matter. These microbes grow in oxygen-free environments like wet soils, which typically occur in the wetlands' deeper levels. However, researchers have been surprised to find that quite a lot of methane comes from the oxygen-rich peat (泥炭) and soil near the surface.
To explore this phenomenon, Zhang and her team analyzed peat samples collected from a wetland in the Northeast U.S. One set of samples received oxygen treatment followed by incubation (培养) under oxygen-free conditions. The other samples remained in an oxygen-free environment for the entire study period. Contrary to expectations, the oxygen-treated peats produced a higher amount of methane than the peats maintained under continuously oxygen-free conditions.
To find out why, the researchers analyzed all the microbes found in the peat samples. They found that oxygen stimulated some microbes to break down harmful chemicals, which would otherwise threaten the entire microbial community, including methane-producing Archaea.The result is the creation of far more methane than expected.
Zhang's work suggests that oxygen variability is an important control on wetland methane production. Her team is also exploring further how oxygen variability for different lengths of time, and how different soil chemistries influence microbial methane production.
(1)、What motivated Zhang to study environmental issues?A、Her childhood experiences. B、The adventure in nature. C、Her educational background. D、The pressure from fellows.(2)、Why did Zhang analyze microbes in the wetland soil?A、To examine the condition of surface soil. B、To explore the impact of methane on microbes. C、To study the role of oxygen in methane production. D、To calculate the amount of methane released by cows.(3)、How might the findings help reduce methane from wetlands?A、By changing soil structures. B、By introducing new microbes. C、By blocking harmful chemicals. D、By adjusting soil oxygen levels.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、How Does Methane Affect Climate Change? B、What Drives Methane Production in Wetlands? C、What Is the Link Between Oxygen and Methane? D、How Do Wetlands Contribute to Microbial Diversity? -
5、One of the top sources of added sugar in children's diets in America is in their breakfast cereal (麦片). A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that advertising drives sales of high-sugar cereals when it's aimed directly at kids under 12-but not when it targets adults.
In the study, researchers looked at all cereals purchased by 77,000 U.S. households over a nine-year period, between 2008 and 2017. They also looked at Nielsen ratings data, which closely monitored all the ads that people in a household saw-both children and adults. What they found was a strong relationship between how much advertising was targeted to kids and how much sugary cereal that households with children bought. By contrast, there was no link to increased purchases when ads targeted adults. And these extensive data also showed that behaviors that were learned in childhood could track into adulthood, which could lead to poor health outcomes over a lifetime.
The study is the first to directly compare the influence of food advertising exposure by children with that of adults. The findings offer novel evidence of how food marketing turns children into the "ultimate weapon" in influencing family spending because they consistently ask their parents to purchase a concept known as "pester power".
The food industry launched the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a voluntary effort to police itself. The 21 participating food companies made a commitment to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to children under 12 — later revised to under 13. A new study conducted in 2024 showed that children's exposure to cereal ads on TV programming aimed at kids has dropped dramatically.
But Lindsey Smith Taillie, a food policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, says these voluntary efforts aren't making a difference. Advertisements, like kids' eyeballs, are moving online, making it even harder to know what marketing children are being exposed to, Taillie notes.
(1)、What did the study find about child-targeted food ads?A、They had no connection with adults' purchases. B、They were less effective than adult-targeted ads. C、They might affect children's health in the long run. D、They could reduce children's interest in sugary food.(2)、What does the underlined phrase "pester power" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Parents' unconditional love. B、Children's uncontrolled spending. C、Parents' growing consumption. D、Children's repeated purchase requests.(3)、What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A、An expectation for further study. B、The follow-up influence of the study. C、A limitation of the research method. D、The potential application of the findings.(4)、What is Tallie's attitude toward the voluntary efforts?A、Favorable. B、Tolerant. C、Disapproving. D、Reserved. -
6、The boat ride from Helsinki's city center to the island of Pihlajasaari takes only 10 minutes and drops off visitors at beaches for sunbathing. But I had a different mission: to speak to a tree.
This was meant to be a healing exercise, one championed by the Finnish biologist Adela Pajunen. Finns, she'd told me, sometimes share their worries aloud to trees or birds. On shore, I spotted a short black alder tree and began to tell the tree my troubles. The leaves rustled (沙沙作响) in response, a sign I interpreted as sympathy.
I had come to Finland to see whether I could bring happiness back to America with me. Finland has topped the World Happiness Report for the past eight years, largely due to free education and universal health care. And the Finns also find happiness in more attainable ways, such as their close relationship with nature and visiting the sauna (桑拿) daily. These activities contain similar goals: Stay present and seek a minimalist lifestyle that relies on the earth.
I followed their lifestyle — visiting the sauna and taking a relaxing forest walk, and happiness came in waves over the next few days. I was optimistic that I could recreate the happiest moments of this trip back home in New York. How hard could it be, really?
As it turned out, happiness was a luxury in America, though I tried hard to live exactly like the Finns. Then one afternoon, I had a breakthrough as I rushed through Central Park and noticed a crowd of people staring at the ground. A cardinal! I stopped to admire the bird's feather before it flew away. This was a win for staying present. I'd been so stuck trying to find the time and money for happiness that I'd missed the point: Quiet the mind, and find pleasure in small acts and observations — like a cardinal taking flight, or talking to trees — right then and there.
As I left the park, I carried out a small but comforting ritual (仪式) I'd developed. I thanked the trees for listening.
(1)、Why did the author speak to a tree?A、To heal the tree. B、To seek happiness. C、To follow a tradition. D、To appreciate nature.(2)、What do we know about the Finnish lifestyle?A、It requires daily sauna visits. B、It values close relationships. C、It is easily adopted elsewhere. D、It focuses on simple pleasures.(3)、Why couldn't the author recreate happy moments back in America?A、She was busy with work. B、It was noisy in New York. C、She forgot to stay present. D、It was expensive to live there.(4)、Which of the following best describes the author's trip to Finland?A、Transformative. B、Challenging. C、Adventurous. D、Unexpected. -
7、Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students' video presentations with visual feedback.
The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere.This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students' progress.
Criteria
Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria:
Delivery
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Vocal Style
Vocal Quality
Vocal Filler
Eye Contact
Body Language
Credibility
Attention
Central Idea
Preview
Connective
Support
Language
Connective
Credibility
Organization
Signaling Ending
Summary
Memorable Ending
Credibility
Feedback
The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats:
• Recommendations
To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be "Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience's attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening."
• Speech Metrics (指标)
Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage.
Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development.
(1)、What is the Pops Advisor?A、A voice assistant. B、A video player. C、A time tracker. D、An evaluation tool.(2)、Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions?A、Delivery. B、Introduction. C、Body. D、Conclusion.(3)、Who is the text intended for?A、Lab technicians. B、Public speech instructors. C、Foreign language learners. D、Artificial Intelligence engineers. -
8、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。
My eight-year-old brother Tim and I were examining a shoebox in our house. He took the top of the box off as he said we could use this box to catch a cool breeze (微风).
My family lived in a small desert town where the only breezes that blew were hot winds, especially in summer. I didn't understand what my brother was talking about, but he was several years older, so I trusted him.
"A story says kids can catch a cool breeze using a box and enjoy it whenever they want," Tim said. Surprised, I asked whether it was true, He gave a nod.
And because our parents would take us to the snow covered,windy mountains for fun the following weekend, Tim decided he'd secretly use this shoebox to catch a cool breeze. And he said he'd give the breeze-filled shoebox to our parents as a gift on their birthday. Our parents shared a birthday, which fell on a hot August day. "l want to give them a surprise, letting them enjoy the cool wind," Tim said joyfully. Inspired, I also wanted to give our parents the same gift, so I found another shoebox.
The following weekend, our family went to the mountains. Tim and I ran back and forth with our boxes, attempting to trap as many cool breezes as possible. When we arrived home, Tim stored our boxes in a rarely used refrigerator, "It'll enable us to store the cool breeze," he smiled, From that moment on, I kept an eye on our breeze boxes. My greatest worry was that they would be thrown out accidentally.
When summer arrived, our local temperature kept rising. And we had an unusually hot July day. One day, Tim and I sat before our door, trying to cool off. And the two shoe-boxes kept crossing my mind. Eventually, I was so hot that I wanted to open my breeze box.
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Then I headed for the refrigerator secretly, without noticing Tim following me.
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When our parents' birthday finally arrived, Tim and I excitedly took out the shoe-boxes.
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9、假定你是校学生会成员,你校计划组织一次香山(Fragrant Hills)研学之旅。请你写一则宣传稿发布在校英语园地上。内容包括:
1. 时间地点;
2. 活动内容;
3. 呼吁参加。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
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10、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。
Once, in the lively and beautiful ocean, I, a blue whale, (swim) freely with my fellows in our home, but one day, it was destroyed by a disastrous event that would (permanent) change our lives.
News spread through the underwater currents an alarming rate on Japan's decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated (核污染的) water into the ocean regardless of other nations' strong opposition which reduced us to fear and (uncertain) as we realized the unavoidable danger we faced. Fish, our companions in the vast blue ocean, began to suffer, whose once elegant movements disappeared. Some floated lifelessly, (become) victims of the attack carried out by the invisible enemy that had entered our home. The delicate balance of our ecosystem (upset) seriously and this left our once harmonious community full of sorrow and hopelessness now.
(large) than any other creatures in the ocean, I felt the weight of responsibility on my massive shoulders and therefore called upon my fellow ocean residents to unite to save our (wound) home. We surfaced to catch the attention of passing ships and sang mournful tunes to touch the hearts of those difference makers, they are.
We're longing for a world the beauty and peace of our ocean would be preserved for future generations.
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11、I met English teacher Mr. Whalen in my freshman year at Notre Dame High School. He was an enthusiastic and smart teacher who1 with us as though we had been adults, treating us as2. And, because we were short of teachers, I3 four classes with him.
When I was in 10th grade, thanks to Mr. Whalen, I was4 to writers of adult genres (类型) like Joseph Heller. He gave me Catch-22 and encouraged me to read at home. I showed no5 of all I had read until I6 it with Mr. Whalen the next morning. After five minutes' talking, the confusing plot lines became clear and the next night, I would7 some pages, and talk to him again the next morning. This became a8 we both came to expect and enjoy. This was a defining time for me to9 my childhood and adulthood and see my future begin to10.
It was during this time that my11 for literature and writing grew quickly. I became the editor of my high school newspaper and12 my college newspaper. In college, I slowly13 my focus from journalism to education. I14 Mr. Whalen and his influence with my decision to become an educator. And even today when I travel, there's always the15 copy of Catch-22 going with me.
(1)A 、communicated B 、identified C 、cooperated D 、corresponded(2)A 、individuals B 、beginners C 、partners D 、equals(3)A 、skipped B 、took C 、ran D 、passed(4)A 、guided B 、adapted C 、introduced D 、committed(5)A 、understanding B 、recognition C 、love D 、sign(6)A 、confirmed B 、returned C 、discussed D 、checked(7)A 、look into B 、go through C 、write down D 、set aside(8)A 、practice B 、bond C 、secret D 、course(9)A 、compare B 、alternate C 、bridge D 、distinguish(10)A 、carry weight B 、gain ground C 、make sense D 、take shape(11)A 、admiration B 、taste C 、demand D 、ambition(12)A 、somehow B 、therefore C 、anyway D 、afterwards(13)A 、extended B 、switched C 、recalled D 、documented(14)A 、credited B 、matched C 、enriched D 、combined(15)A 、hard-won B 、classic C 、antique D 、world-famous -
12、It's now, more than ever, crucial to adopting a low-impact lifestyle since all kinds of waste, including that of the fashion industry, are piling up in landfills with astonishing speed. Thankfully, the following tips can help you reduce clothing waste.
·Buy fewer clothes overall. It's a more cautious approach to shopping and consumption (消费) in general. Think twice about what you will buy and say no to over consumption. You can even try out a minimalist (极简主义的) lifestyle. Shop for what you need only when necessary, keep things simple, and go back to basics.
·Shop for high-quality clothing. High-quality clothes can cost more at first but save you money in the long run. Moreover, quality clothes can make you feel more comfortable and confident, improve your fashion style, and help you look your best.
· Upcycling is very beneficial to the planet and your budget (预算). Instead of throwing old clothes away, use parts of or entire old clothes to make something new and more valuable. You can even create stylish and unique pieces of clothing by upcycling.
·Donate your unwanted fashion items. Do a quick online search for your local options to donate clothes that are still in good condition. Be sure to contact organizations first and ask them what type of clothes they accept. You can donate clothing to for-profit companies or to homeless shelters and family service agencies.
A. Repurpose your old clothes.
B. Upcycle everyday household objects.
C. Limit your fashion consumption in the first place.
D. Thrown clothes have had a disastrous impact on the planet.
E. They are more likely to stay in good condition for a long time.
F. Heavy coats and sweaters can go to animal shelters in your local area.
G. Reducing clothing waste is necessary for making fashion more sustainable.
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13、The 2023 Nobel Prize in economics has been awarded to economic historian Claudia Goldin at Harvard University, "for having advanced our understanding of women's labor market outcomes". Goldin's work has helped to explain why women have been under-represented in the labor market for at least the past two centuries, and why even today they continue to earn less than men on average by around 13%.
Goldin mined 200 years of data to analyze how changes in women's participation in the labor force have been influenced by social, political and technological change over the past two centuries. Before Goldin's studies, it was widely thought that the increase in the percentage of women in work over the course of the 20th century was a reflection of economic growth — higher growth meant more females could be employed. But by looking back carefully at historical records, Goldin showed that the percentage of married women involved in paid work was at least as high in the late 18th century as it is today, She also demonstrated that although work opportunities for women expanded in the 20th century, they were not made use of as much as they could have been.
Goldin has also shown that inequalities in pay have not followed a simple relationship with economic growth. The earning divide between different genders was smaller during the industrial revolution during 1820 -1850; the divide changed little between 1930 and 1980. Goldin showed in 2010 that being a mother has a key role in keeping pay inequality, largely through loss of earnings when women quit work in favor of raising children.
"The strength of her work comes from combining reliable historical data with insights from economic theories of wage determination, employment discrimination and political economy," says economist Claudia Olivetti at Dartmouth College. "I am delighted to see Goldin's work recognized. She has been such an inspiration to many women and young researchers. Leading with passion, curiosity and integrity, she taught us to be brave and go for the big questions. Thanks to Goldin's research, some companies are now starting to change their practices with the introduction of flexible, family-friendly working arrangements."
(1)、Which aspect of the economy does Claudia Goldin focus on in her work?A、The labor market. B、The political economy. C、The employment inequality. D、The gender pay gap.(2)、What did Goldin's analysis of the 200-year data say?A、More working women reflect economic growth. B、Jobs have been the same in the past 2 centuries. C、Economic growth doesn't bring more women into employment. D、Female labor forces have changed greatly since the 18th century.(3)、What is the major factor in the earning divide according to Goldin ?A、Marriage. B、Parenthood. C、Economic growth. D、Industrial revolution.(4)、Why is Claudia Olivetti's comment referred to in the last paragraph?A、To show Goldin's influence. B、To praise Goldin for her bravery. C、To explain reasons for Goldin's success. D、To prove Goldin's insights into economy. -
14、Greenland holds enough ice to raise global sea level by 7 meters if it were all to melt (融化). The sheet currently loses around 270 billion tons of ice each year and contributes to more than 4 millimeters' global sea level rise annually — from 2013 to 2022, the average annual global sea level rise was 4.62 millimeters. However, Greenland's massive ice sheet, which is melting because of climate change, could be saved from complete melting even if global temperatures rocket past key international targets, a study suggests.
Using climate modelling, the research concludes that Greenland's melting will speed up suddenly if the average global temperature crosses a threshold (阈值) that is no higher than 2.3 ℃ above pre-industrial levels and could be much lower. That threshold might be getting quite close: the average temperature in 2025 is likely to hit 1.5 ℃ above pre-industrial levels. But we do not necessarily tip the Greenland ice sheet just because we cross the threshold. Even if temperatures shoot up by 6 ℃, or more above pre-industrial levels , humanity will be able to reduce much of that ice loss if warming is limited to 1.5 ℃ within a few centuries, the study shows. It means that the ice sheet can be saved.
But Nils Bochow, a climate scientist at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and lead author of the study and others are quick to note that taking action against climate change now will be cheaper and easier than trying to control global temperatures later. "It's a worthwhile tool to explore because what we have done so far in terms of policy is not enough to be within the limit ," says Bochow.
The authors examine the effect of average global temperature increases rather than temperature increases in the Arctic, which are happening at least three times faster than those on the rest of the planet, And the study assumes that society will somehow work out a way to cut down greenhouse gas emissions (排放) sharply in the future, perhaps through carbon-storage technology. Petrini, the co-author of the study, says he doesn't want people to think the Greenland ice sheet is going to be fine, "There's a chance to prevent some serious consequences even if there's no political will now," he says. "But we should do our bit today rather than later."
(1)、What do we learn about the Greenland ice sheet?A、It's disappearing at a constant rate. B、It's lost more than half of its ice. C、It contributes much to the sea level rise. D、It has raised global sea level by 7 meters.(2)、What does the underlined word "tip" in paragraph 2 mean?A、Overturn. B、Discount. C、Preserve. D、Explore.(3)、How does Nils Bochow find present policies on climate change?A、They push the climate to the limit. B、They have no practical use. C、They are suitable for climate control. D、They need further improvement.(4)、Which can be the best title for the text?A、Global Warming: Destroyer of Ice Sheet B、How to Save Greenland's Massive Ice Sheet C、Climate Modelling: Helper of Scientists D、How Greenland's Melting Affects Our Planet -
15、Home to Big Tech's European headquarters, Dublin is one of the leading tech cities in the world. Through interactive classes with entrepreneurs (企业家), you may discover the secret to success in today's international, interconnected markets. Wander Dublin's colorful corners and streets, too. Discover exciting street artists and meet local teens, Visit famous sites like Dublin Castle and play the ancient Gaelic game of hurling (曲棍球). Moreover, participants of the summer program will travel to the Irish fishing village of Howth. In Grand Canal Dock, you may see the old Bolands Mills. At Croke Park, you will get to know the incredible landscapes of this Celtic country.
Daily life
Monday to Friday
Weekends
Each day offers a balance between interactive instruction and cultural activities:
·Breakfast in the community
·Learning with experts and entrepreneurs
·Lunch with your fellow Global Navigators
·Out and about for cultural activities
·Dinner in the community
·Overnight or day trips to famous sites
·Quality time with friends
Dates and Fees
The summer session starts from June 16 to July 6. Applications are due on January 24. The program is open to all current high school students around the world: freshmen, sophomores , juniors, and seniors. For scholarship requirements, please check our official website.
Application Fee: $25 Admission: $6,250
What's included
(1)、Where can students experience the local fishing culture?A、At Dublin Castle. B、In Howth. C、In Grand Canal Dock. D、At Croke Park.(2)、What will students do after lunch on weekdays?A、Converse with friends. B、Go on trips to famous sites C、Attend cultural activities. D、Learn from experts and entrepreneurs(3)、What do we know about the program?A、Accommodations are included. B、Students of all ages can apply. C、It offers a couple of full scholarships. D、It gives students free local phones. -
16、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 a new school filled with unfamiliar faces, Charlie felt like a fish out of water. The lively chatter of students around him only fueled his loneliness. Every day, he walked through the hallways feeling invisible and trapped in uncertainty. To escape this loneliness, Charlie turned to video games, where he became a hero battling monsters and saving kingdoms. In this digital world, he felt powerful and important, unlike his quiet life at school.
Ms. Rita, his literature teacher, noticed the quiet boy at the back of the classroom, often lost in his thoughts. She had a gift for connecting with her students, always offering kind words or warm smiles. Although she encouraged Charlie to share his feelings, he hid his struggles, preferring the company of imaginary friends in his games, where he found the appreciation that was missing in his real life.
Recently, Charlie became hooked on a new game. One Sunday evening, he immersed himself in its colorful world, ignoring his mother's reminders to sleep. Excited by his adventures, he remained awake, thinking about strategies, which left him anxious and tired for school.
The next day, unable to resist the temptation, Charlie secretly packed his gaming machine in his backpack. In Ms. Rita's class, his heart raced, not from the lesson on poetry, but from the thought of playing during breaks. While other students engaged in discussions about finding something valuable in life, Charlie's mind was focused on the game hidden in his bag.
When the discussion opened up, he took the chance to peek at his gaming machine. As he powered it on, the screen flashed with new quests, and he lost track of his surroundings. Unfortunately, just as he was concentrating, the gaming machine slipped from his hands and crashed to the floor with a loud sound. Silence enveloped the classroom, and all eyes turned towards him, the weight of anxiety and tension heavy in the air.
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However, Ms. Rita picked up the fallen gaming machine with her usual warm smile.
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Grateful while guilty, Charlie approached Ms. Rita's office after school.
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17、AI会助力英语学习,还是会导致学习能力退化?英语课上,老师就此话题让大家谈谈自己的观点。请你写一篇发言稿,内容包括:
1. 你的观点;
2. 你的理由。
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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18、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。
Attracting widespread attention, China's animated hit Ne Zha 2, (motivate) audience to visit museums nationwide in search of its sources of historical (inspire) since its release during Spring Festival this year.
At the Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang, crowds gather around a 2,000-year-old gilt-bronze incense burner (镀金青铜香炉), known as the Boshan burner, which (believe) to have inspired the design of the seven-colored lotus, a multilayered lotus root that reconstructs the(body) of the main characters, Ne Zha and Ao Bing, in the movie. Fans have also found similarities between some (historical) accurate movie elements and museum collections, such as the dragon king Ao Guang's sword which is similar to a Shang Dynasty weapon in the Yinxu Museum in Henan province. sword of Ne Zha's mother, Lady Yin, looks like the 2,500-year-old sword of the legendary King Goujian in the Hubei Provincial Museum. Another typical example is the barrier beasts, funny figures serving as guardians, designs are thought to be inspired by ancient relics (house) at the Sanxingdui Museum.
In this legendary animation, numerous treasures of ancient cultural relics are brought life. Through cinematic reinterpretation, their historical significance, cultural essence and contemporary value become more (access) to the public, which helps further inherit and promote fine traditional Chinese culture.
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19、When Paul Cotter's father, Richard Cotter, was 52, he was fired by his company, for which he had been working for more than 30 years.1, the reason was his Alzheimer's disease.
But few people knew about his2 then. Therefore, although Richard was known for his sharp mind before, everyone3 his decline was because of his inability and lack of confidence, which made him very4.
For the next few years, Richard lost job after job. Then, when he was 58, he was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. But he still wanted to5.
That's where their unsung hero stepped in. It was an engineering company. When Richard applied for the job, he6 the truth about his disease. But it still7 him.
"They gave him a paycheck, which made him feel8," Paul said. "But more importantly, they gave him9 and a sense of purpose when his life was10."
The disease continued to11. Eventually, Richard was no longer12 to work. The company said that with deep regret, it had to let Richard go. On his final day of work, his colleagues even held a goodbye party to thank him for his13.
"What a14 gesture that was," Paul said.
He still talks about the company's compassion (同情) for his father. He wishes he could tell them how much their15 and generosity have meant to his family, all these years later.
(1)A 、Sadly B 、Strangely C 、Interestingly D 、Fortunately(2)A 、disability B 、disease C 、disaster D 、accident(3)A 、declared B 、assumed C 、denied D 、remembered(4)A 、embarrassed B 、shocked C 、depressed D 、scared(5)A 、rest B 、recover C 、live D 、work(6)A 、forgot B 、accepted C 、hid D 、admitted(7)A 、hired B 、comforted C 、investigated D 、criticized(8)A 、stressed B 、confused C 、valued D 、amused(9)A 、respect B 、advice C 、permission D 、approval(10)A 、taking off B 、going on C 、flying by D 、falling apart(11)A 、strike B 、progress C 、spread D 、appear(12)A 、willing B 、ready C 、able D 、likely(13)A 、post B 、encouragement C 、donation D 、service(14)A 、beautiful B 、funny C 、unique D 、dramatic(15)A 、wisdom B 、courage C 、kindness D 、commitment -
20、Have you ever eaten so fast that you get hiccups (打嗝) or bite your tongue? Yeah, I've done it.
. That means using your senses to actually enjoy the food and taking the time to "express gratitude for your meal," says Lilian Cheung, an expert in public health from Harvard University. She also stresses that mindful eating is not only good for digestion, but allows us to become more aware of the food we have.
So how to eat more mindfully?
Firstly, remove all distractions while you eat — including your cell phone. They can affect your ability to enjoy your food. "," says Cheung. "Make sure your cell phone is face down and you're not going to be responding to any messages then."
See if you can extend your mealtime to 20 minutes. We often find ourselves eating while doing something else. . When you sit down to eat, spend about 20 minutes doing so. Your body needs that time to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
You can also buy time by noticing the little details about your food. For example, take a moment to notice the texture of the bread, the taste of the fillings, and the pleasant smell that rises from your meal. .
Actually chew. If you're wolfing down your food, you're probably not chewing it. And chewing is an important part of digestion, says Cheung. . Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth, acknowledge what you're eating and just chew, chew, chew.
A. Avoid talking about the food
B. Set aside time to eat and only eat
C. Mindful eating is beneficial to us all
D. That can make us eat faster than we normally would
E. It helps break up the food to make it more easily absorbable
F. To slow down the pace, you'll need to practice mindful eating
G. This will surely help you slow down and fully appreciate your food