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1、 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。
The other day, I was looking at my schedule for the summer. I had a moment of1 , realizing I'd be without my laptop for two weeks during our family camping trip.
You might be thinking my2 sounds astonishing and that two weeks with no pressure to work, just relaxing in nature is the time to refresh and restore one's3 and body. I used to be a workaholic (工作狂). So taking two weeks off from my business made me4 .
I know I'm not5 here in our busy world. To work hard is especially significant for high-achieving people to6 in their careers. We live in a culture that7 the state of being busy. There might have been many times when you8 some relatives or friends on the street and heard they said they were very busy when asking about their recent9 . Being busy is the new normal. Therefore, when we're not busy, we feel like we're doing something wrong.
I'm not saying working all the time makes us feel OK. Taking a break brings us10 . We'll be more11 after relaxing, thus having more novel ideas. Iceland has12 a 4-day work week for 2,500 people. A study by Stanford University found that their13 didn't decline; they reported a better work-life balance.
Our brains aren't designed to14 all the time. Working hard enough to pass our limits will unavoidably lead to burnout. Therefore, we should give ourselves a(n)15 once in a while.
(1)A 、 panic B 、 relief C 、 pride D 、 joy(2)A 、 desire B 、 influence C 、 permission D 、 response(3)A 、 brain B 、 grade C 、 resource D 、 collection(4)A 、 mild B 、 relaxed C 、 confident D 、 anxious(5)A 、 independent B 、 alone C 、 powerful D 、 confused(6)A 、 advance B 、 choose C 、 argue D 、 escape(7)A 、 illustrates B 、 refuses C 、 values D 、 doubts(8)A 、 made out B 、 referred to C 、 figured out D 、 came across(9)A 、 proposals B 、 situations C 、 customs D 、 advantages(10)A 、 losses B 、 diversities C 、 difficulties D 、 benefits(11)A 、 creative B 、 disappointed C 、 sensitive D 、 worried(12)A 、 invited B 、 exported C 、 promoted D 、 faded(13)A 、 foam B 、 productivity C 、 moral D 、 diagram(14)A 、 attach B 、 beat C 、 work D 、 rest(15)A 、 item B 、 chance C 、 gift D 、 break -
2、 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。
Benefits of Space Exploration
On April 12, 1961, the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. Why should we spend so much time and money to explore dangerous environments? Well, the answer is simple. The benefits of space, including medical, technological and economic benefits, are more than the dangers of it.
● Medical benefits.
Analyzing the effects of zero-gravity on blood circulation led to many discoveries on how to prevent some types of heart failure. And the experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases.
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The space race has led to technological advancements in the shortest period of time, such a vacuum-sealed (真空密封的) food, fireproof materials and modern vacuum cleaners. Today, we still use them in our daily lives. Yet, we even don't know that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon. Who knows what kind of new technologies could be developed that will make our lives easier in the future?
● Creation of STEM jobs.
Space exploration is one of the industries that require the largest percentage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. A lot of those jobs are positions for engineers, data analysts, doctors, biologists and so on. Although these positions require highly qualified people to fill them, they are some of the highest-paid jobs in the market.
A. Space tourism industry.
B. Development of new technologies.
C. Is exploring space a waste of time and money?
D. As you can see, it is important for us to keep pushing the limits of space exploration.
E. So the growing space industry creates high-paid jobs.
F. The medical benefits of space exploration reach every area of the human body.
G. The age of space exploration started that day.
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3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Humans have been living and working on the space station for over 20 years. Their meals are packaged, though sometimes astronauts receive fresh treats from resupply missions. The longer that packaged food is stored, the more it loses nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin K.
Astronauts have successfully grown 10 different crops on the space station since 2015 and had the chance to sample (品尝) each one. The International Space Station hosted a party for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chili peppers (辣椒) grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste the peppers after initially kicking off the plant experiment on the space station in July.
Plant Habitat-04 is one of the most complex plant experiments on the orbiting laboratory to date because peppers take much longer to grow than the previous experiment plants. After growing for four months, the peppers were harvested on Friday.
Peppers provide a great source of vitamin C, as well as other key nutrients. Pepper plants self-pollinate (自花授粉), so they are easy to grow, and they are a pick-and-eat crop that doesn't have to be cooked. They are also safe to eat raw.
A side effect of life in zero gravity is that astronauts often lose some of their taste and smell, so spicy or well-seasoned foods are a favorite. Adding fresh greens or peppers to the menu allows astronauts to liven up their regular meals. But growing and tending to the plants can also produce other benefits.
Astronauts have described the joy from seeing — as well as smelling and caring for — leafy green plants on the space station that remind them of Earth.
"Growing colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health," said Matt Romeyn, principal investigator for the experiment. "We are discovering that growing plants and vegetables with colors and smells helps to improve astronauts' well-being."
(1)、How is the food astronauts eat on the space station?A、Always fresh. B、Lack of nutrients. C、Never tasty. D、Full of vitamins.(2)、What makes Plant Habitat-04 one of the most complex plant experiments?A、The technology. B、Growing process. C、The varieties of plants. D、Growing time required.(3)、Which is the most probable reason for adding peppers to food for astronauts?A、Peppers are delicious. B、Peppers can improve memory. C、Peppers help prevent diseases. D、Peppers can restore appetite.(4)、Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A、The Fun of Growing Chili Peppers in Space B、The Agricultural Goal in the Space Mission C、The First Chili Peppers Grown in Space D、The Chili Peppers Used in the Space Mission -
4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Bactrian camels in the Gobi usually give birth to a baby camel every second year. But because of the terrible weather conditions, it is common for a mother or baby to die during or after delivery. The result is often lonely babies and sad mothers who need one another.
After centuries in the desert, the locals have developed a unique musical practice when they want a mother camel to accept a newborn baby camel. When the practice starts, a musician plays his instrument, usually a Mongolian flute. The mother and baby are tied together, and another musician begins to sing: "khuus, khuus, khuus."
At first, the mother either pays no attention to the baby or treats it badly. The "coaxer (劝诱者)," at this point, changes the music based on the behavior. The singer begins to copy the sound of the camel's walking, running and voices. After many hours of this, the mother and baby are in tears, and are joined for life.
However, each year fewer and fewer young people are willing to learn and pass on this tradition. In addition, more and more Mongolian families are sending their children away to study and live in cities, and those who leave almost never return. The young people who remain in the desert struggle then to raise families that can help raise camels and keep the traditions alive. On top of that, many have discovered that motorbikes are cheaper than camels. All of this are killing the traditional way of life.
A few Mongolians have turned to the United Nations to help save this practice. In 2015, they added it to their "List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding," but it's hard to know what influence this can have beyond recognizing the existence of the practice.
(1)、Why do the locals develop the Mongolian practice?A、To help baby camels get along with hosts. B、To make mother camels give birth more often. C、To calm down mother camels during delivery. D、To strengthen mother and baby camels' relationships.(2)、What can be inferred about the coaxing practice?A、It requires great skill. B、It lasts for a few days. C、The music is slow and sad. D、The practice is still popular today.(3)、Why is the practice in danger?A、Because of the number of camels. B、Because of the difficulty of the practice. C、Because of the changes in locals' lifestyle. D、Because of the terrible weather in the desert.(4)、What's the attitude of the author towards the practice?A、Positive. B、Uncertain. C、Disappointed. D、Indifferent. -
5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Exciting new research suggests there could be living things in the clouds above Venus, whose orbit brings it closer to the Earth than any other planets. A study of Venus' atmosphere shows a type of gas is in its atmosphere. The gas, on the Earth, is only produced by very small creatures. If such creatures are found on Venus, it might be the first evidence of life existing somewhere else in the universe.
Scientists found the gas in thick clouds about 35 miles above Venus' equator. On the Earth, the gas is produced by special forms of life that live in airless environments such as swamps (沼泽). It can also be made in factories but neither explanation helps scientists to understand what the gas is doing on Venus.
To get to the bottom of the mystery, the scientists have now made their data public in the hope that others may be able to find a clue that they have missed. Professor Greaves explained that the gas might be produced by some non-living natural process that we haven't yet discovered, but for now, the idea of life on Venus has to be considered. She added, "In my whole career, I have been interested in the search for life elsewhere in the universe, so I'm just blown away that this is even possible. We are sincerely encouraging other people to tell us what we might have missed. This is how science works." If scientists on the Earth are unable to find an explanation, then a future mission to Venus might be needed to prove whether or not life exists there. The US space agency NASA is already planning an exploration that they would float on a balloon through the clouds of Venus, and this could be launched sometime in the 2030s.
(1)、What can we know about Venus according to Paragraph 1?A、The thickness of its clouds. B、The existence of a kind of gas. C、The distance from it to the Earth. D、The exact temperature of its atmosphere.(2)、Why have the scientists made their data public?A、To seek others' help to find the truth. B、To change the wrong conclusion before. C、To prove the existence of life on Venus. D、To announce their successful experience.(3)、What does the underlined phrase "blown away" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Impressed. B、Upset. C、Grateful. D、Doubtful.(4)、Where does the text probably come from?A、A travel brochure. B、A medical report. C、A science magazine. D、A museum handbook. -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
During the latter half of the 20th century many people connected Belfast, Northern Ireland, with war. Actually, since the peace agreements were signed in 1998, the city Belfast has become a top tourist destination.
Belfast's City Hall
Belfast's City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The splendid building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast's history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden's famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old.
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast's splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.
St. George's Market
Award-winning St. George's Market was built in the1890s and is Belfast's last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 booths selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market's famous breakfast, and try a unique coffee or tea while listening to live music.
This is just a small taste of what Belfast has to offer Everyone should take time to explore more in this beautiful city on the Lagan River.
(1)、Which place is worth visiting for students interested in varieties of plants?A、Belfast's City Hall B、Ulster Museum C、Botanic Gardens D、St. George's Market(2)、What do Belfast City Hall and St. George's Market have in common?A、A large collection of treasures. B、The live music and impressive statues. C、Exhibits related to the history of Belfast. D、The unique feature of the architecture itself.(3)、What is the purpose of the passage?A、To introduce some splendid buildings to us. B、To attract us to a fantastic city as the destination. C、To share the interesting travel experiences with us. D、To advertise some special food and souvenirs to us. -
7、 第二节阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. "Enjoy your extra day off" said the teacher to her class.
An extra day off unsuited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily.
"How was school, Kayla?" asked her mom.
"It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday."
"You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?" asked Kayla's mom with a laugh.
Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. I trained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing videogames inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours.
Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn't believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped here yes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream.
"Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let's get a move on," said Kayla's mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents,
"Are you serious about working today? Isn't Labor Day a holiday?"
"Yes, Kayla. It is," replied her dad. "But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place."
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At first Kayla felt disappointed at her parents' plan for the holiday.
But things began to change as she was doing the chores.
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8、 第一节书面表达
校英语社将邀请湖南大学的Denver教授于下周一下午四点在学校报告厅举行关于保护视力的讲座。假如你是英语社社长,请你用英语写一则通知。
内容要点:1.讲座地点与时间;2.讲座专家与主题;3.注意事项。
注意:1.词数为80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文流畅。
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The English Society
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9、 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。
In the coming era of budget cuts to education, distance learning could become the norm.
The temptation for those in charge of education budgets to trade teachers technology could be so strong that they ignore the disadvantages of distance learning. School facilities are expensive (build). Online classes do not require buildings and each class can host hundreds of people at the same time, (result) in greater savings. But moving away from a traditional classroom a living, breathing human being teaches and interacts with students daily is a disaster. (physical) attending school has hidden benefits: getting up (early), interacting more with peers, and building better relationships with teachers. Moreover, schools should be more than simple institutions of traditional learning. They are places where students (offer) counseling(咨询) and other support.
Those policy-makers are often fascinated by the latest technology in education and its potential to transform education overnight. , online education does not allow a teacher to keep a struggling student after class and offer help. Educational videos are unable to make eye contact or assess a student's level of (engage). Given these expectations, schools should not become permanently "remote". Technology, however (advance), should simply be a tool of a good teacher.
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10、 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。
Even when you have confidence in yourself, your goals will sometimes seem out of reach. When that happens, get hold of the people who1 you and your goals and don't let go!
When I was younger, I2 because life felt so hard. I had3 to become a teacher or a business administrator. I knew I needed a college degree, but I had4 believing in myself. Then a teacher in my high school5 me. He told me three things: First, if you don't believe in yourself, it will be6 to get anyone else to believe in you. Second, never let other people's7 to see your brilliance prevent you from being brilliant. And third, despite life's8 , stick to creating the future you want.
Early in my9 , I was teaching a workshop when a person in the audience yelled out to me. He told me I had10 made a job choice and had a bright future. This11 feedback (反馈)came at just the right time, because while the audience didn't know it, I was12 self-doubt.
Even now, I13 myself that I have a bright future. That's what I tell myself when I14 success and failure. You have a bright future ahead. Think about this every single day. Remember your talents, skills, and interests. Explore the jobs that interest you, and have courage—and most15 , believe in yourself.
(1)A 、 refer to B 、 depend on C 、 learn from D 、 believe in(2)A 、 quit B 、 struggled C 、 regretted D 、 argued(3)A 、 responsibilities B 、 dreams C 、 opportunities D 、 doubts(4)A 、 stopped B 、 admitted C 、 allowed D 、 considered(5)A 、 tracked B 、 recommended C 、 accompanied D 、 encouraged(6)A 、 serious B 、 possible C 、 hard D 、 necessary(7)A 、 request B 、 unwillingness C 、 inability D 、 attempt(8)A 、 difficulties B 、 options C 、 aims D 、 standards(9)A 、 career B 、 experiment C 、 business D 、 recovery(10)A 、 foolishly B 、 simply C 、 wisely D 、 bravely(11)A 、 original B 、 familiar C 、 typical D 、 positive(12)A 、 looking into B 、 taking down C 、 dealing with D 、 pointing out(13)A 、 introduce B 、 remind C 、 guarantee D 、 warn(14)A 、 experience B 、 describe C 、 compare D 、 limit(15)A 、 probably B 、 fortunately C 、 obviously D 、 importantly -
11、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Hobbies to try in 2024: release your passion
Do you want to try out new and exciting hobbies in 2024? We are here to provide you with a variety of hobbies that will inspire your interest and free your creativity.
Release your artistic side and let your imagination soar with creative hobbies. For example, painting is a good way to express emotions and creativity. Certainly, it's not the only way It lets you explore various subjects, from landscapes to portraits and allows you to freeze moments in a flash.
Social hobbies are worth exploring for those who enjoy making meaningful relationships. Joining a book club allows you to discuss literary works and share insight with fellow book enthusiasts. You can also make a difference in your community to a cause you care about. Volunteering isn't a time consuming task
If you love to embrace the unknown, adventurous hobbies might be your calling. Experience the ultimate rush as you jump out of an airplane and free fall through the sky. Besides, rock climbing pushes your limits and rewards you with a sense of achievement when you reach the summit.
For instance, open doors to new cultures and broaden your horizons by learning a new language. It not only boosts your communication skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of different customs and traditions. Or you can learn an instrument to enhance cognitive abilities and bring joy through the power of music.
In conclusion, hobbies are an essential part of our lives So, go ahead and kick off an exciting journey of self-discovery!
A. You can also capture the world through your cameras.
B. Skydiving provides an unparalleled sense of great joy.
C. Language learning is a hobby which can definitely benefit you.
D. You can create beautiful works of art and find comfort in the process.
E. Instead, it does others a favor and provides a sense of fulfillment as well.
F. They offer us an escape from daily routine and a chance to explore our passions.
G. Expand your knowledge and challenge your brains with the educational hobbies.
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12、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. These days, you have to make a decision on not only the percentage of fat you want, but also what source you want your milk to be coming from: cows, soybeans... You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are confused.
This phenomenon is known as the paradox (悖论) of choice and it is becoming a concern in the modern world, where more and more options are becoming easily available to us. While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
The idea was popularized by American psychologist Barry Schwartz when he published his book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less. Schwartz, who has long studied the ways in which economics and psychology intersect (交叉), became interested in seeing the way that choices were affecting the happiness of citizens in Western societies. He identified that the range of choices that we have available to us these days is far greater than that people had in the past; however, consumer satisfaction has not increased as much as traditional economics theories might expect.
Schwartz identified that the paradox of choice carries the most consequence for people that are maximizers. Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. When there are many options available to maximizers, it becomes harder for them to determine which is the best, which can cause them to feel a great deal of regret after they have made a choice.
Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unlimited, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioral economics should be to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.
(1)、What's the author's purpose in mentioning buying milk in paragraph 1?A、To lead in the topic. B、To draw a conclusion. C、To show that we have more choices when shopping. D、To indicate that people pay greater attention to health when shopping.(2)、What does the paradox of choice suggest?A、More options mean less satisfaction. B、Consumer satisfaction has greatly increased. C、People are happy with more choices. D、Modern people are happier than their ancestors.(3)、What can be learned about satisficers?A、They aim for the very best. B、They tend to follow their feelings. C、They often regret their decisions. D、They have trouble making a decision.(4)、What does Schwartz suggest people do?A、Hold on to their beliefs. B、Accept their own behavior. C、Give up freedom. D、Limit their own choices. -
13、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In general, the society is becoming one of giant enterprises directed by a bureaucratic (官僚主义的) management in which man becomes a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery. The oiling is done with higher wages, well-equipped factories and piped music, and by psychologists and "human-relations" experts; yet all this oiling does not change the fact that man has become powerless, that he does not wholeheartedly participate in his work and he is bored with it. In fact, the blue-collar and the white-collar workers have become economic puppets who dance to the tune of automated machines and bureaucratic management.
The worker and employee are anxious, seemingly because they might find themselves out of a job or they would say that they are unable to acquire any real satisfaction or interest in life. In fact, they feel desperate as they live and die without ever having confronted the fundamental realities of human existence as emotionally and intellectually independent and productive human beings.
Those higher up on the social ladder are no less anxious. Their lives are no less empty than those of their subordinates. They are even more insecure in some respects. They are in a highly competitive race. To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of self-respect. When they apply for their first job, they are tested for intelligence as well as for the right mixture of submissiveness and independence. From the moment on they are tested again and again by the psychologists, for whom testing is a big business, and by their superiors, who judge their behavior, sociability, capacity to get along, etc. This constant need to prove that one is as good as or better than one's fellow-competitor creates constant anxiety and stress, the very causes of unhappiness and illness.
Am I suggesting a return to the pre-industrial mode of production or to nineteenth-century "free enterprise" capitalism? Certainly not. Problems are never solved by returning to a stage which one has already outgrown. I suggest transforming the social system from a bureaucratically managed industrialism in which maximal production and consumption are ends in themselves into a humanist industrialism in which man and full development of his potentialities — those of all love and of reason — are the aims of social arrangements. Production and consumption should serve as means to this end, and should be prevented from ruling man.
(1)、By "a small, well-oiled cog in the machinery", the author expresses the idea that man is ____.A、an essential part of society with irreplaceable functions B、expected to work in reasonable harmony with the rest of society C、an unimportant component of society, though functioning smoothly D、responsible for the smooth running of society and business operations(2)、The real cause of the anxiety of the workers and employees is that ____.A、they are filled with an overwhelming fear of being unemployed B、they don't have any genuine satisfaction or interest C、they have to face the fundamental realities of human existence D、they lack a sense of independence and productivity(3)、Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "submissiveness"?A、caution B、obedience C、commitment D、optimism(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To introduce the production mode of our ancestors. B、To show the problematic situation in society. C、To argue for full development of human potentials. D、To help people escape production and consumption. -
14、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I saw the documentary ADHD (多动症): Not Just for Kids, I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own. I'm in my 40s, I had read everything there was in health and science and I had no idea that the symptoms (症状) I had experienced all of my life were anything but normal. How had I missed this? I called the doctor to get assessed. I must have sounded desperate on the phone; they took me right away.
Later, I researched everything I could about ADHD. It became clear that my misunderstanding and ignorance about the disorder had misled me. A million thoughts, a million regrets. Finally, I told myself I couldn't change the past, but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips (后空翻) off of a chair.
As for me, things went another way around: I was a young girl, quietly sitting at my school desk, pretending to listen to the teacher. Meanwhile, I was watching and drawing the bird that landed in the tree outside. And I was rereading entire chapters of my textbooks and taking extensive notes because I couldn't remember what I had just read because I was thinking of the bird I had seen earlier.
Later in life, I'd sit at the kitchen table, staring out the window. There's no telling how long it will take. Thoughts rush in from yesterday, today and tomorrow. I need to make dinner, take the dog for a walk, the kids will be home soon... But I can't move. I know that I should, but I can't. Afterward, I berate myself, unable to understand why I didn't get up, why I wasted so much precious time, so much of my life doing nothing, it seems.
Since being treated, I have an inner calmness that is new to me. Medication doesn't organize my day; it doesn't remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog. However, it allows me to move when I've been staring out the window for too long.
(1)、What did the author learn from the documentary?A、She might have been an ADHD patient. B、She was wrongly assessed by many doctors. C、She had never experienced any symptom of ADH D、D. She was a very problematic child during school years.(2)、Why does the author share her early experiences in paragraphs 3-4?A、To offer possible causes of ADHD. B、To make it clear how ADHD develops C、To show ADHD has more than one form. D、To describe ADHD symptoms in children.(3)、What does the underlined word "berate" mean in paragraph 4?A、adjust. B、blame. C、push. D、challenge.(4)、How has the treatment affected the author?A、She has learned some basic life skills. B、She has allowed herself more free time. C、She has become motivated to take action. D、She has developed more patience with her kids. -
15、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Innovative Ideas by Students
Oxygen / carbon dioxide level indicator
S R-Valava, Aftab English Higher Secondary School
The system can detect levels of oxygen / carbon dioxide in the closed car and open windows when the oxygen level drops or carbon dioxide level rises, thereby preventing accidental deaths of children or pets locked inside the car.
New serving tray (托盘)
Alok Singh, Shah Faiz Public School
This serving tray has a release mechanism that can put cups / glasses on the table along with a coaster (玻璃杯垫) without touching it. Once while serving tea to a guest, Alok spilled (洒出) hot tea over him resulting in some burns to his hands. After this incident he came up with this idea to make serving easy and "stylish".
Posture (姿势) correcting chair
Kulsoom Rizavi, La Martiniere Girls' College
With sensors at appropriate places, the chair alarms the user when their sitting posture is wrong. Kulsoom dreamed up this idea after being regularly criticized by her mother for her bad posture. She thought that while it may not be possible to be reminded again and again by someone for sitting wrongly, this task can be done by the chair itself.
Sudden fall detector
Soumya Ranjan Behera, BTTS Upper Primary School.
The wearable device alarms others when the user falls suddenly. It is useful for old people and those suffering from fits, epilepsy (癫痫), etc. It will help keep an electronic eye on one's loved ones. The idea struck Soumya Ranjan when his grandma suffered an epileptic attack and fell down. He wondered, what if she wasn't around?
(1)、Where does the student designing the system available for cars come from?A、Shah Faiz Public School. B、La Martiniere Girls College. C、BTTS Upper Primary School. D、Aftab English Higher Secondary School.(2)、What can Kulsoom's innovation do?A、Warn users against sitting improperly. B、Correct users' poor standing posture. C、Make users sit still more comfortably. D、Alarm users about falling off a chair.(3)、Which of the following is targeted specifically at the aged?A、New serving tray. B、Sudden fall detector. C、Posture correcting chair. D、Oxygen / carbon dioxide level indicator. -
16、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How did the speaker's mother get Hamlet?A、She got him from a friend. B、She picked him up on the road. C、She bought him from the market.(2)、What is Hamlet?A、A mouse. B、A dog. C、A cat.(3)、What would Hamlet always do every afternoon?A、Go out. B、Catch a bird. C、Fight with other pets.(4)、How does the man sound in the end?A、Pleased. B、Sad. C、Hopeful.
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17、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In an office. B、In a gym. C、In a restaurant.(2)、What happened the last time the man bought a membership?A、He lost it. B、He let it go to waste. C、He returned it.(3)、What will the man do at noon?A、Call a personal trainer. B、Help Cathy to be on a diet. C、Give Cathy some recommendations.
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18、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、What does the woman refuse to provide?A、A cash return. B、Store credits. C、Goods exchange.(2)、Why does the man want to return the coffeemaker (咖啡机)?A、He doesn't like its shape. B、He has got a similar one. C、He seldom makes coffee.(3)、What color bowl does the man want?A、Black. B、Red. C、White.
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19、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、Why did the man come to China in the first place?A、To study. B、To work. C、To travel.(2)、Where is the man living now?A、In Xi'an. B、In Beijing. C、In Shanghai.(3)、How old is the man's daughter?A、2 years old. B、3 years old. C、8 years old.
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20、 听录音,回答问题。(1)、How long is the woman's summer vacation?A、Two weeks. B、One month. C、Two months.(2)、What will the woman do during the holiday?A、Go to the seaside. B、Stay at home. C、Go abroad.