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1、 第一节 短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),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:在错的词下画一横线,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。
Nowadays, many students in our school don't have enough time do sports. Most of our time is spent on study, which causes some health problem. Thus, our school is held Sunshine Sports activities to improve our physical but mental health. The activities are conducted on every afternoon. We are free to do however we like. The schoolyard is full of laugh and life. As the name suggest, the Sunshine Sports activities make us sunshine boys and girls. Besides, we have a good understanding of sports, friendship as well as team spirit than before. Up to now, the activities had received high praise from both students and teachers.
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2、 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。
Ineense (香) is material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. Yang Jinqing, an inheritor of Qingyuan traditional incense making, has a burning desire to develop popular fragrances. For decades, Yang has committed (he) to the traditional incense craft in Qingyuan, was named a national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council in June 2021.
The country boasts a profound incense history (date) back to before the Qin Dynasty. The craft and its culture thrived during the Song Dynasty. It found wider (popular) during the Ming and Qing dynasties when it (use) to fend off diseases, insects, mosquitoes and preserve people's health.
Qingyuan saw many incense workshops set up during the Song Dynasty, thanks to its close geographical location to abundant herbal resources (hide) in the Taihang Mountains.
Nowadays, with the (increasing) expanding market, more than 50, 000 people are engaged in the incense business in more than 500 local incense businesses.
Yang Jinqing has helped to establish engineering center for herbal incense in Hubei that specializes in studying ancient recipes and developing new crafts based on the fragrance. "We might think incense culture is very elegant and, therefore, far away us, but it is actually very close to our lives." he says. "When drinking tea, playing chess, reading or writing, lighting an incense stick can help calm the nerves and concentrate the mind."
"I want future generations (appreciate) the charm of China's incense culture and craft." he adds.
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3、 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。
My mother used to ask me, "What is the most important part of the body?" Through the years I would1 the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought2 was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mummy." She said, "No. Many people are3 . But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."
Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first4 , I had often thought over the question. So this time I told her, "Mummy, it must be our eyes." She looked at me and said, "You are5 fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."
6 the years, mother asked me a couple more7 and always her response to my answers was, "No, but you are getting8 every year, my child." Then last year, my Grandpa9 .Everybody was heartbroken. Everybody was crying. My mother looked at me when it was our10 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"
I was11 when she was asking me this now. I always thought this was a12 between her and me. She saw the13 on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really14 your life." I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your15 ." I asked, "Is it because they hold up your head?" She replied, "No, it is16 on them a crying friend or loved one can rest their head. I only hope that you have enough17 and friends that you will have a shoulder to cry18 when you need it." Then and there I understood the most important body part is not a19 one. It is20 to the pain of others.
(1)A 、 keep up B 、 believe in C 、 doubt about D 、 guess at(2)A 、 love B 、 health C 、 sound D 、 sight(3)A 、 blind B 、 deaf C 、 invisible D 、 thoughtful(4)A 、 discovery B 、 decision C 、 attempt D 、 suggestion(5)A 、 learning B 、 thinking C 、 running D 、 changing(6)A 、 Before B 、 Till C 、 Beyond D 、 Over(7)A 、 ways B 、 things C 、 questions D 、 times(8)A 、 stronger B 、 taller C 、 smarter D 、 older(9)A 、 passed over B 、 got ill C 、 passed away D 、 got wounded(10)A 、 duty B 、 turn C 、 pity D 、 chance(11)A 、 shocked B 、 satisfied C 、 interested D 、 excited(12)A 、 game B 、 test C 、 plan D 、 secret(13)A 、 worry B 、 puzzlement C 、 regret D 、 pain(14)A 、 enjoyed B 、 found C 、 disliked D 、 lived(15)A 、 shoulders B 、 feet C 、 hands D 、 hair(16)A 、 how B 、 because C 、 why D 、 whether(17)A 、 respect B 、 favour C 、 love D 、 fun(18)A 、 by B 、 on C 、 above D 、 for(19)A 、 valuable B 、 useful C 、 selfish D 、 precious(20)A 、 sympathetic B 、 apparent C 、 miserable D 、 objective -
4、 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。
ChatGPT, launched in November, 2022, has attracted over 100 million monthly users in just two months, which is considered the fastest-growing consumer app.
ChatGPT can write emails, computer code, even academic papers and poems. . With various functions, it is suspected to do no good to multiple areas, above all the higher education.
So is ChatGPT a benefit or a trouble? . Some universities have banned it due to the warning that it could prompt more students to cheat, especially in exams. By comparison, others regard it as a blessing rather than a curse. Andreas Schleicher, director of education and skills of the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development, for instance, said he welcomes ChatGPT because "it gives people a chance" to concentrate less on tasks that technology can perform equally well.
, one-third of the educators said they believe ChatGPT should be banned in schools and universities, while the rest supported students having access to it. The attitude of most students sees a distinct difference. They admitted having sought help from ChatGPT to complete their homework.
As a result, the observed value and usefulness of ChatGPT seem to outweigh the risks. .
A. What we should focus on has shifted to better deal with the chatbot and its development
B. The worry is that ChatGPT could change the basic training structure of higher education
C. According to a survey covering more than 100 educators and over 1, 000 students
D. It is undoubtedly a shocking achievement
E. It is widely discussed whether and to what extent AI should be involved in a scientific article
F. The answers vary greatly across the world
G. Also, it has succeeded in passing different kinds of exams
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5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Few items make more of a fashion statement than wearing feathers. In Europe the trend first came to prominence(引人注目) during the 16th century Renaissance (文艺复兴) period, symbolizing wealth and power. Similarly, nowadays, the feather industry is seen as an expensive decoration for designer items, including handbags and boots.
However, the Native American culture falls on the opposite end, viewing feathers as sacred parts of their civilization.
Native American is the blanket item for a member of any of the local people of North, Central and South America, many of whom were wiped out by diseases brought over by European colonists. Today, their traditional culture survives to an extent in specific Native American Reserves around the US and Canada, aiming to protect the remaining tribes.
Though each tribe has its own culture, feathers are widely seen as a symbol of bravery and are often integrated into the iconic headdress or warbonnet(战冠) designs worm by the most influential and powerful members of a tribe.
As a key symbol for a tribe, a warbonnet should reflect a tribe's home. As such, they are usually made up of feathers mainly from the local area, which results in widely differing designs around the US.
Of these feathers, an eagle feather is the most highly valued. Within the Native American culture, eagles are regarded for their strength and bravery, meaning anyone who possesses or wears its feathers should also demonstrate these qualities.
Despite this spiritual significance, many not associated with the culture continue to wear headdresses with artificial feathers at music festivals and sporting events. Dennis Zotigh, Cultural Specialist, National Museum of the American Indian, said: "This is analogous to casually wearing a purple heart (a US military medal for bravery) that was not earned."
Indeed, the feather is such a meaningful and spiritual part of Native American culture. So maybe the next time we find ourselves buying a shirt with a feather design or colorful feather earrings, we can appreciate the feather's symbolic history.
(1)、Why does the author mention the trend of feathers at the beginning of the text?A、To introduce the origin of the feather industry. B、To contrast the importance of feathers in different cultures. C、To inform readers of the latest fashion trend. D、To discuss the development of the fashion industry.(2)、What do we know about Native Americans?A、Most of them still live in South America. B、Many of them died from diseases from Europe. C、Headdresses are worn by most members of a tribe. D、Different tribes use the same design for headdresses.(3)、Why are eagle feathers highly valued by Native Americans?A、Eagles represent wealth and status. B、Eagles remind people of cool fashion. C、Eagles are associated with freedom. D、Eagles stand for strength and courage.(4)、What's mainly talked about in the passage?A、The development of the feather industry. B、The meaning of feathers in the Native American culture. C、The spiritual significance of feathers in Renaissance. D、The function of feathers in fashion. -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
When Kurt Benirschke, a researcher at the University of California San Diego, started collecting skin samples from rare and endangered animals in 1972, he didn't have a firm plan on what to do with them. A few years later, he moved his collection to San Diego Zoo, and called it the Frozen Zoo.
Benirschke passed away in 2018, but his efforts are very much alive. Today, the Frozen Zoo is the world's largest animal cryobank (冷库), with samples from over 10,500 individual animals from 1,220 species. It has reached some milestones in the field of genetics (遗传学), starting with the cloning of the first animal — a sheep named Dolly — in 1996.
Although cloning isn't perfect — an Indian ox they cloned only survived for 48 hours, it's a useful tool to help save endangered species, because it can increase genetic diversity. When the population of a species declines, the remaining animals are forced to reproduce within a closely related group, and thus the genetic pool becomes smaller, which further threatens survival. In a species of animals, the genetic diversity is what gives it flexibility, the ability to bounce back from big natural disasters, virus attacks or disease attacks. That's because if there are more different types of genetics in a species, there is a higher chance that some will survive.
With the current alarming rate of biodiversity loss, all researchers agree that a tighter cooperation between all cryobanks is a necessity. The task is enormous, because there are a million species at risk. "We need 50 different genetic samples from each, so that means 50 million samples; for each of those, we need five bottles for each sample, so that's hundreds of millions of samples that need to be stored," Ryder says.
"If we had a conversation with the future, they would say, please save as much biodiversity as you can, now. Period," he adds. "And they would say, do that by all means available."
(1)、Which of the following did Benirschke's efforts include?A、Collecting endangered animals. B、Rebuilding San Diego Zoo. C、Building an animal cryobank. D、Cloning the first animal Dolly.(2)、How does cloning help with animal survival?A、By increasing genetic diversity. B、By boosting animal reproduction. C、By developing genetic technology. D、By fighting against virus attacks.(3)、What's the purpose of Paragraph 4?A、To confirm the importance of the animal cryobanks. B、To explain the supersize of researchers' future work. C、To reveal the serious impacts of biodiversity loss. D、To raise an assumption to save endangered animals.(4)、Which is the best title for the text?A、What the Tech of Cloning Can Do for Genetics B、How Benirschke Dealt with Biodiversity Loss C、What a Conversation with the Future Suggests D、How Frozen Zoos Could Save Dying Species -
7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The publication of A Christmas Carol in 1843 ensured that Charles Dickens' name would forever be linked with Christmas. However, it is more than a timeless Christmas story. It's a very Victorian story of urban circumstances: extremes of wealth and poverty, industry and inability. It helped change Victorian society, and that's why Dickens wrote it.
Aside from raising people's awareness of the plight of the poor in Victorian England, though, Dickens was also in great need of cash to support his large family. "Thinking creatively, he wrote himself out of his predicament," says historian Catherine Golden.
The already well-known writer's solution worked, to a degree. By the end of the next year, the book had sold more than 15,000 copies. But due to the book's relatively low price, much of that money didn't make it back to the author. "What a wonderful thing it is that such a great success should bring me such intolerable anxiety and disappointment!" Dickens wrote.
The book did have the cultural impact Dickens was hoping for, though. The writer came from a poor family and is remembered as a friend to the poor throughout his life. In the fall of that year, the author had visited a Samuel Starey's Field School, which taught poor children. "Dickens easily empathized with children living in poverty, coming, as he did, from a poor childhood himself — a fact that set him apart from many other English authors," writes Golden.
"Even if economics motivated Dickens to write, his story encouraged charity," writes Golden. "Like Scrooge, a character in his story, Dickens himself was a charitable man. He used his wealth and influence to help those less fortunate."
Dickens may not have gotten rich off of the publication of A Christmas Carol, but he did make the world a little richer.
(1)、Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol ____.A、to make enough money to support his big family B、to celebrate Christmas with children living in poverty C、to share his poor childhood with other English authors D、to help change the urban circumstances in Victorian society(2)、What does the underlined word "plight" probably mean?A、Identification. B、Assumption. C、Dilemma. D、Compromise.(3)、How did Dickens actually feel about the sling of the book?A、It was wonderful. B、It was discouraging C、It was satisfying. D、It was unnecessary.(4)、What is the author's tone when he talks about Dickens?A、Sharp. B、Admiring. C、Ridiculous. D、Humorous. -
8、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Chicago has all the offerings you would expect from a major city. If you plan to spend a wonderful time here, just see the followings:
Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Price: $21 for adults; $12 for kids 3-17
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry shows more than 35,000 artifacts and a variety of hands-on exhibits. Displays here cater to all types of curious minds: feel the physics of a tornado in "Science Storms" and see baby chicks at the Genetics, etc.
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave
Price: $25 for adults; $19 for kids 3-17
Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist art, the Art Institute of Chicago features nearly 300,000 works from all over the world in its collection. Highlights include pieces from famous artists like Van Gogh and Monet.
Skydeck Chicago at the Willis Tower 233 S. Wacker Drive
Price: $30 for adults; $22 for kids 3-17
On the 103rd floor of the 110-story Willis Tower, the third-tallest building in North America, Skydeck Chicago is famous for breathtaking views of the city. Visit on a sunny day and you may be able to see 4 states.
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave
Price: Free
Navy Pier offers a family-friendly entertainment. Kids enjoy their rides on a drop tower while grown-ups catch a show at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater or grab a drink at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Beautiful fireworks displays light up the skies on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
(1)、Where can impressionist art fans go to appreciate works?A、5700S. Lake Shore Drive. B、111S. Michigan Ave. C、233 S. Wacker Drive. D、600 E. Grand Ave.(2)、How much will a couple with a child aged 6 pay if they enjoy a bird view of Chicago?A、$60. B、$64. C、$69. D、 $82.(3)、What can people do at Navy Pier?A、Enjoy a beer. B、Make fireworks. C、Observe baby chicks. D、Discover secrets of tornadoes. -
9、 第二节阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the last day of school, and the long year spent in fourth grade had finally come to an end. It had rained heavily all day, and by the afternoon it became chilly. The sun had dipped below the horizon (地平线) as I got home soaked (湿透) and cold. I rushed into my room and slipped into some dry clothes. Once I had changed, I joined my mother in the kitchen. She had already lit the fire to prepare supper.
The wood soon caught fire, and the warmth spread around the room. I tried to get closer to the fire as my body was shivering with the intense cold. My mother gently rubbed my back and said, "I am proud of you, my little hero," as I told her how my schoolwork had improved. I remember her bright smile and the joy in her eyes.
My mother started humming the lyrics to one of my favorite songs, "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson. I immediately began to sing with my mother. We would always sing songs like this together. My mother knew how much I loved singing. She always felt sorry that she couldn't afford to pay for music classes for me.
Life was not easy for us during that period. I was living with my mother after she separated from my dad, which happened the year before when I was in third grade. Sometimes the nights were tedious (单调乏味的) and tiresome as we did not have a television and the batteries in our old radio would often run out. However, I enjoyed the 20 songs that my mother and I sang together. As she hummed the tune and I sang along, I dreamed of a world where performing on stage would be the pillar (支柱) of my life. The turning point of my childhood came after the end of fourth grade. Our neighbor moved away and left his old piano to us.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My mother was so happy that she could teach me singing at home with this piano.
The next term, I became the lead singer of the school chorus, which was one step closer to my dream of becoming a singer and inspiring people with my voice.
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10、 第一节书面表达
世界野生动植物日(World Wildlife Day)即将来临。请你给你校的英语刊物写一则倡议书,号召同学们保护野生动植物。内容包括:1. 野生动物的重要性;2. 保护野生动物的倡议。
注意:1. 词数 100 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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11、 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。
The traditional Chinese craft of turning thick bamboo into delicate slices achieves fame on overseas short video platform TikTok, receiving more than 10 million (view) and hundreds of thousands of likes. The skilled bamboo craftsmen are recording the daily detailed production process of their handicrafts on social media, are regarded as a " (mystery) Chinese power" in the eyes of foreign netizens.
Anne, TikTok talent from Omaha, USA, filmed a reaction video to the artistry and posted online. While witnessing the process of bamboo gradually turning into bamboo silk and pot brushes, she couldn't contain her (surprise) expression. "A real craftsman," she said in the video.
fancy tools, these bamboo craftsmen make amazing works of art (simple) using their own bare hands. Pan Yunfeng, 51, from Lin'an, Zhejiang, started learning bamboo weaving at an early age and by now with over 5 million followers on Douyin, he (become) a genuine influencer for netizens home and abroad.
Bamboo weaving art, (originate) from the Warring States Period 2,000 years ago, has become an essential part of Chinese traditional culture. Now, the popularity of bamboo art on TikTok has opened a window for foreign netizens to better understand Chinese culture.
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12、 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。
Joel Boyers and his wife, Melody Among, were heading home in their helicopter (直升机)when he received a call for help from a stranger. The caller's brother and her1 were trapped on their roof in Waverly because of the rising floodwater.
The caller2 Joel Boyers to come to their aid. Boyers looked west towards Waverly at the storm clouds. Aware of the danger to3 in such bad weather, though, he4 put the brother's address into his5 . Soon, he and Among were in the air,6 for what they were about to see in Waverly.
Upon arriving he found the water below was7 . People were holding on to anything that didn't move—roofs, trees. The flooding also8 cell phone service, meaning Boyers couldn't use his phone to locate the9 he was looking for. He flew on anyway.
As Boyers drove the helicopter, Among began10 people on roofs and bridges—anywhere Boyers could11 and get them onboard. A rescued man pointed to a teenager. The teenager held onto a branch with one hand and the other held a dog she'd saved earlier while both were12 in the current (水流). With no place for Boyers to land, he13 the helicopter until it hovered (盘旋) just above the water line. The rescued man jumped out and swam to the tree, where he helped the teen and the dog to the14 .
Though the experience was15 , Boyers admitted it was fun.
(1)A 、 neighbour B 、 wife C 、 friend D 、 daughter(2)A 、 ordered B 、 attracted C 、 begged D 、 challenged(3)A 、 pack B 、 fly C 、 quit D 、 swim(4)A 、 immediately B 、 secretly C 、 gradually D 、 creatively(5)A 、 card B 、 pocket C 、 computer D 、 phone(6)A 、 unprepared B 、 intended C 、 relieved D 、 recognized(7)A 、 peaceful B 、 rapid C 、 familiar D 、 clean(8)A 、 revised B 、 delivered C 、 damaged D 、 registered(9)A 、 house B 、 tree C 、 car D 、 bridge(10)A 、 debating with B 、 adapting to C 、 commenting on D 、 searching for(11)A 、 land B 、 rise C 、 jump D 、 look(12)A 、 training B 、 exploring C 、 experimenting D 、 struggling(13)A 、 reserved B 、 lowered C 、 followed D 、 designed(14)A 、 home B 、 school C 、 helicopter D 、 truck(15)A 、 plain B 、 awkward C 、 adventurous D 、 formal -
13、 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。
How to Avoid an Internet Addiction
It may seem like everyone surfs the web these days. But if you can't have interest in other aspects of your life because of the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction. You might fear you're the only one who has experienced that feeling. Luckily, there are some ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet, and you are not the only one with this problem. So do not be embarrassed. Just be brave to admit that you are on your way to an Internet addiction. And then find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it. If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside to do something you enjoy, like playing a sport. This will take your mind off the computer.
Use an alarm clock or timer (计时器).
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get away from the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer on your desktop.
A. Being addicted to it is quite normal.
B. Admit you are at risk of an addiction.
C. The truth, though, is that it's quite common to be an addict.
D. When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.
E. This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.
F. This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.
G. If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.
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14、 阅读短文,回答问题
Now more companies are experimenting with the concept of connected clothes. Among the pioneers is London based Cute Circuit, which has been creating fashionable smart clothing since 2004. The company's latest innovation is the "Sound Shirt", which allows deaf people to "feel" live music by transforming the tunes into touch sensations (感受) in real time.
The fashionable jacket uses software that changes the music into data and wirelessly sends it to the 16-micro motors fitted inside the clothing's fabric (布料). The devices shake with the intensity (强度) of the music being played, allowing the wearer to feel each instrument individually. For example, violins can be felt on the arms, while the deeper, heavier bass notes can be felt close to the stomach. The series of touch like sensations across the wearer's body enable him or her to feel the entire music, resulting in a musical experience.
To ensure the shirt is comfortable, the designers chose to leave out wires and instead wove conductive textiles (导电纺织品) into the garment's fabric. Francesca Rosella, chief creative officer of Cute Circuit, explains, "There're no wires inside, so we're only using smart fabrics — we have a combination of micro-electronics and very thin and flexible and conductive fabrics. All these little electronic motors are connected with these conductive fabrics so that the garment is soft and stretchable."
Cute Circuit, which has been testing the Sound Shirt for three years, expects to make it available to the general public shortly. Priced at $3,673, the smart jacket won't be cheap. However, twin sisters Herman and Heredia Breanne, who lost their hearing at a young age, believe the hi-tech garment is a worthwhile investment, especially for deaf people with a passion for dancing. "It's almost like feeling the depth of the music," says Herman. "It just feels as though we can move along with it."
(1)、Why does the writer mention smart clothing in the first paragraph?A、To show the development of technology. B、To introduce the topic of the passage. C、To demonstrate the latest trend of music. D、To summarize the main idea of the whole passage.(2)、What does paragraph 2 focus on?A、The software used in the shirt. B、The musical instruments felt by the wearers. C、The way the shirt functions. D、The experience the wearer gains with the shirt.(3)、Which of the following can be used to describe the "Sound Shirt"?A、Affordable and fashionable. B、Cheap and comfortable. C、Interesting but useless. D、Expensive but comfortable.(4)、What do the twin sisters mentioned in the text indicate?A、The shirt will be popular with deaf dancing-enthusiasts. B、They will invest in the "Sound Shirt" industry. C、The shirt should be marketed as soon as possible. D、They love music very much. -
15、 阅读短文,回答问题
Given the crowds of visitors and many attractions at the Disney parks, it's easy to get lost. Thankfully, you will always find a worker to point you in the right direction. When you do, you just might start to notice something unique about their body language—and it's just one of the many secrets Disney employees won't tell you.
Cast members, as park employees are called, are taught in their training to always point with two fingers instead of one. The first reason for this is that pointing with just the one index finger(食指), as most Americans do, is considered impolite in some cultures and countries. The Disney parks have always attracted many international visitors, so the friendlier two-finger gesture became the norm among employees, in an effort to be sensitive and welcoming to every person. Employees have even affectionately named it "the Disney point". Michaela Paris, a former Disney employee, said the Disney point is a sign of respect.
"Disney receives plenty of foreign travelers to their parks. The typical single finger point is a symbol of disrespect and has a negative(负面的) meaning in many cultures. Therefore, Disney created 'the Disney point' to accommodate all of their guests, " Paris said.
Other sources say this way of pointing is related to Disney himself. According to the Huffington Post, it's actually how Walt Disney himself used to point things out to visitors, because he usually had a cigarette balanced between the two fingers. You won't find cast members today smoking a cigarette—there's no smoking allowed for anyone, employees or guests, once you are inside the entrances at Disney parks—but the tradition of pointing with two fingers still stands.
Keep an eye out for the statue of Walt and Mickey doing "the Disney point" next time you're at Disney World. Meanwhile don't miss other such rules that all Disney employees must follow.
(1)、When will a visitor probably notice "the Disney point"?A、When asking the way. B、When entering the park. C、When greeting foreigners. D、When smoking a cigarette.(2)、What does "the Disney point" refer to?A、A gesture. B、An employee. C、A park. D、A statue.(3)、What does the underlined word "accommodate" in paragraph 3 mean?A、offer space to. B、put up. C、provide food for. D、adapt to.(4)、What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A、Rules to follow in the park. B、The life story of Walt Disney. C、Some attractions at Disney World. D、A possible origin of "the Disney point". -
16、 阅读短文,回答问题
I am rather good at using maps. But I forgot the maps and here we were, late afternoon, last day of holiday, my daughter, my cousin and I, driving along a two-lane highway in Oregon. No other car in sight, and the sun had just gone down. Where was that sweet little village?
It was supposed to be right along this river. We drove on, farther into the unknown river always at left as our guide. We kept passing farms and fields and now a few lights were coming out. In my head, I was doing a lot of self-criticism: Why didn't we start earlier, bring the map and so on? My cousin and I were both impatient and stressed. My daughter, at least, was happy in the back seat, texting a friend. I pulled up on the shoulder of the road to think.
Just the — Wow! Amazing! A new scene appeared. Where did it come from?
Right there, out of nowhere: a magical misty landscape. Fields stretched in silent purple, with rows of tall trees, darkening in the dusk. I turned the car engine off. All was silent in the hot summer air. Beside us, a plum-covered river hardly moved between a border of trees, its dark lazy water reflecting the last light of day.
How breathtaking! Where had it been? If I had seen even a bit of beauty while driving along, I could have stopped and taken a look. I had missed it all.
We miss a lot, almost everything, in fact, in our world. Our task-focused filters (过滤器)takes care of that, selecting only what we need. We need to get to work. Have some lunch. We see what we need to see, often for purposes of survival. Gregory Bateson, speaking of beauty, said the judgment is selection of a fact. In our daily lives, who or what is doing the selecting? Can we make a change? Can we see further?
(1)、Where might the author be heading for?A、A tourist attraction. B、A destination of his holiday. C、Her own home. D、Her cousin farm.(2)、What made the author keep blaming himself in the beginning?A、That the holiday is unexpectedly tiring and boring. B、That she hadn't been well prepared got her cousin annoyed. C、That lack of full preparation made her lose her way. D、That there was no familiar river in sight.(3)、The author felt really amazed because____.A、she discovered a tourist spot unknown to others B、she finally reached what she had intended C、the right route to her destination was close D、her carelessness brought an unexpected pleasure(4)、What does the story intend to tell us?A、Slow down your pace and enjoy the beauty in life. B、Stay calm even if trapped in trouble. C、Keep positive because everything has a way out. D、Adjust your plan for the purpose of pleasure. -
17、 阅读短文,回答问题
Rome can be expensive for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社).
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's fun without being too noisy. As an added advantage, it's close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you're looking for a clean and modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings (家具陈设). There are plenty of other benefits, too: it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, who will offer you a map of the city when you arrive, and advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
(1)、What is the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A、Comfort. B、Safety. C、Price. D、Location.(2)、Which hotel best suits people enjoying an active social life?A、Yellow Hostel. B、Hostel Alessandro Palace. C、Youth Station Hostel. D、Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.(3)、What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A、It gets noisy at night. B、Its staff is too talkative. C、It charges for Wi-Fi. D、It's inconveniently located. -
18、 第二节阅读下面短文,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故事。
Michael was a 13-year-old boy who was very honest and diligent. Recently, he had transferred (转学) to another school, so he had no friends in the new school yet. On Monday morning, he was nearly late for school. The night before, his family attended his cousin's wedding and reached home late, which was why he couldn't get up on time as usual.
At school, Michael could not pay attention to anything but waited for the bell to ring so that he could buy something to eat. The moment the bell rang, he quickly opened his schoolbag to find his money, but just then he remembered that he had left for school in a hurry in the morning and forgotten to take money. He looked under his books, hoping to find some money but there was nothing.
Not knowing what to do, he walked out of the classroom and sat on a bench in front of the canteen. He saw a few of his classmates there, among whom was Steven. He was one of the richest kids in his class, but he was a very arrogant (傲慢的) boy who thought everyone else was a loser. But as Michael was new, he didn't know much about Steven.
When he went towards Steven and asked if he could borrow some money for his lunch, Steven laughed a lot and said, "I knew you were a loser, maybe a beggar?" Steven laughed out so loud that other kids also heard and made fun of the situation. He didn't answer Steven, and slowly walked back towards an empty bench.
When he reached the bench, he noticed something lying near it. It was a wallet. He picked it up and recognized it as Steven's, as he remembered Steven showing it to his friends and telling that his uncle bought it for him from the UK. There was quite a lot of money inside for a kid.
注意:1. 续写词数应为 150 词左右;2. 续写部分分为 2 段,每段开头已为你写好。
At first, Michael wanted to keep it a secret and punished Steven.
"Why are you giving back?" Murmured Steven.
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19、 第一节书面表达
假定你是李华,你的外国朋友Eric来信请你为他班的班报"Diverse Cultures"栏目写一篇有关中国传统文化的文章。请给他回复,内容包括:1. 欣然应允;2. 你准备写的内容;3. 说明你的理由。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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20、 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。
Zibo city in China's Shandong province has unexpectedly been popular on social media since late February due its unique local barbecue specialty. This has provided an opportunity for the local government (develop) tourism and spending. The latest promotion gives visitors free admission to 10 scenic (spot) in the city as long as their train ticket's final destination is Zibo. Passengers who take the train are greeted by posters (read) "Welcome to the Special BBQ Train" and they receive items such as leaflets, souvenirs, and snacks. Videos of interesting experience have been posted on social media, attracting more visitors.
Zibo's barbecue is different from other types in China as it (make) on a stove, served with flatbread and dressings, and diners can finish cooking the skewer (烤肉串) on (they) own stoves. May young people (crowd) into the city to try the dish since a group of college students posted videos of themselves enjoying it in February. Searchers for "Zibo barbecue" on the Internet have increased by 770 percent (compare) to the same period last year, and lines outside barbecue restaurants on several streets reach for more than 100 meters on the weekends.
Zibo is now a must-visit destination for food lovers, they can experience the unique and delicious barbecue and explore the city's scenic spots.