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1、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(不多于3个单词)。
From London's Trafalgar Square to major cities across Britain, tens of thousands of British people have joined Chinese communities (welcome) the arrival of the Chinese New Year.
In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade, (lead) by a very breathtaking 54-meter long dragon, ending in Chinatown people could enjoy a wide range of Chinese food and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show. (celebrate) also took place in Liverpool, Birmingham, Lake District, Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Newcastle.
Academic Dr. Wu Kegang said, "The Chinese New Year event in Britain is now (impress) than ever and it is growing every year".
On arrival in Britain 26 years ago from Guangdong, south China, first thing Wu noticed was that Chinese New Year was celebrated (main) in towns and cities with big Chinese communities. "You would go to London Chinatown and join your countrymen to celebrate, to Chinatowns in places like Liverpool and Manchester for events almost only held for Chinese people," Wu recalled.
" is different now, is that we are seeing local communities all over the country taking part alongside their own Chinese populations," he said. "It is clear to me that the event will continue to grow in Britain where Chinese New Year (earn) its place in the calendar of events so far."
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2、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Never do I realize it has been so long since my father left us. I have often thought what a1 world it would be without children; and what a cruel world without the2 .
My father was a very warm and3 man, quick to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. I always4 my father and deeply admired his way with people.
He was in a care center for years after suffering a series of diseases that impacted his ability to walk and caused his5 to be slow and not clear. It6 me very much to see him there, and we tried to visit him several times a month. My toddler daughter, Kelsey, read stories to him, and he lay listening as her7 ra n wild, pretending to read words from the books she held in her tiny hands. They loved each other dearly, and he was her "Papa." Kelsey was only four years old when Dad died. I was8 for weeks, and Kelsey tried to comfort me. Oftentimes she cried with me or tried in some way to make me feel better. Nothing helped.
I needed my9 on this Earth, and sometimes my heart10 so badly that I thought it might be broken because of sadness.
While we were preparing for Thanksgiving, I heard Kelsey talking to her daddy. They were chatting about Papa and how he had gone to11 and was now watching over us. She said in the sweetest voice, "Daddy, since Mama doesn't have a daddy anymore, do you think you could just 12 yours with her?"
I sighed in relief, bursting into tears. From that day on, my sadness13 . I knew my father had given Kelsey gifts of care, kindness and14 for others.
He would15 forever, in her.
(1)A 、 curious B 、 disastrous C 、 addictive D 、 specific(2)A 、 experienced B 、 teenaged C 、 aged D 、 young(3)A 、 caring B 、 attractive C 、 optimistic D 、 outgoing(4)A 、 looked back on B 、 looked down on C 、 looked up to D 、 looked out for(5)A 、 tongue B 、 breath C 、 strength D 、 speech(6)A 、 pained B 、 struck C 、 frightened D 、 cracked(7)A 、 words B 、 stories C 、 contents D 、 imagination(8)A 、 heartbroken B 、 frightened C 、 annoyed D 、 calm(9)A 、 grandfather B 、 father C 、 daughter D 、 husband(10)A 、 hit B 、 beat C 、 pounded D 、 ached(11)A 、 heaven B 、 hospital C 、 home D 、 center(12)A 、 compare B 、 impress C 、 share D 、 exchange(13)A 、 revived B 、 eased C 、 advanced D 、 quit(14)A 、 admiration B 、 concern C 、 appreciation D 、 behavior(15)A 、 rely on B 、 reflect on C 、 focus on D 、 live on -
3、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。选项中有两项多余选项。
The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake? Well, here's some good news: it's likely that no one even noticed.
We have this experience not only when we make mistakes but also when we perform well. Every time we do something that is a little different from what we usually do, we may assume that everyone around us will notice. The spotlight effect might happen when we make a mistake in a game, have a bad hair day, or give a terrible answer in class. In these moments, it feels like everyone is watching.
The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes. Every person is the main character in his or her story, and the events of our lives seem to have great importance.
The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience. However, in some cases, it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people. Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety. We all care about what others think, and we all want to be liked. It's normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people. If someone is so nervous that they can't make good decisions, then it's time to take action and improve the situation.
Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety. Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you, remind yourself that it's just your mind playing tricks on you. If you fill your mind with thoughts of your friends and family, it will help you be less self-conscious.
A. However, this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle.
B. That's why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter.
C. Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you, rather than focusing on yourself.
D. The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more often than they really do.
E. What you can do at this moment is to ignore them.
F. We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us.
G. It can also appear when we score a big goal, ask someone on a date, or do a good deed.
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4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中,选出最佳选项。
Forgetting names, faces, or events is a universal human experience; even those who see their minds sharp struggle with memory loss from time to time. Most consider these mental mistakes to be annoyed, and they're seen as a potentially worrisome sign of cognitive(认知的)decline. But neurologist Scott Small, who studies and treats Alzheimer's disease(老年痴呆) at Columbia University, thinks this view of forgetting is all wrong. In fact, some amount of forgetfulness is critical for our minds and relationships to function at their best.
We're developing drugs to protect against memory loss. But many psychologists have joked that what they want is a forgetfulness drug. Too much memory poses a challenge in any long-term relationship. Anger, hatred—they all come from not being able to let go of emotional memories. People who repeatedly think of anger or fear suffer, often in loneliness.
Living in a noisy, ever-changing world, forgetting details is actually a perfect adaptation. Creativity isn't making something out of nothing. It's making connections between already-known elements—ideas, words, visuals, or expressions—to create something new. But to make new connections, the existing connections in your mind have to be loose. If the connections between those elements are too tightly bound in our memory, there's no room for creativity.
What can we do to help our brains forget what we need to forget? One of the best ways to make sure that you don't have a brain that's burning too. hot with bad memories is to stay socially engaged. Another thing to do is to sleep, and sleep well. Many experts have concluded that we sleep in order to forget, so it makes sense that sleep has been shown to improve creativity. If you're short of sleep, your brain is on fire with too many memories. The brain is like a lawn of grass—you need to keep it trimmed(修剪) to make way for new memories, new connections, and new growth.
(1)、What is the first paragraph mainly about?A、The damage of cognitive decline. B、The importance of forgetting things. C、The reasons of getting mental disease. D、The methods of preventing memory loss.(2)、Why is the forgetfulness drug needed?A、Because various pressure makes us sleepless. B、Because some patients forget important things. C、Because too much memory disturbs and bothers us. D、Because many seniors suffer from Alzheimer's disease.(3)、What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A、Too much memory blocks our creativity. B、Our brain can adapt to ever-changing world. C、Sleeping well contributes to improved attention. D、Bad memory has terrible impact on our social life.(4)、Where is the text probably from?A、A book review. B、An advertisement. C、A science fiction. D、A news report. -
5、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中,选出最佳选项。
Using CRISPR genome(基因组) editing on a few common crops, a team of plant and soil scientists seeks to greatly increase and speed up carbon storage to help fight climate change.
To prevent dangerous levels of global warming, scientists say it won't be enough to just stop burning fossil fuels that release carbon into the air. Because it's nearly impossible for humanity to do that as fast as is now required, we will also need to pull carbon out of the air and secure it.
Plants are among the best tools we have to do this, since these living solar collectors already capture billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year from the atmosphere through photosynthesis(光合作用). About half of that carbon winds up in roots and eventually the soil, where it can stay for hundreds to thousands of years.
But what if we could create plants and soils that are better at capturing carbon? With CRISPR genome editing—a new molecular(分子的) biology tool that allows scientists to make edits to the DNA code that underpins all life—that might be possible.
Last month, the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), a research team founded by CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, began to explore the idea. With an $11-million donation from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a team of researchers made a three-year effort using CRISPR to create new crop varieties that photosynthesi ze more efficiently and transport more carbon into the soil. Eventually, the researchers hope to create gene-edited rice and sorghum seeds that could—if planted around the globe—pull more than a billion extra tons of carbon out of the air annually.
It's an ambitious goal, and the team is likely to face numerous challenges in the lab before its CO2-cleaning plants can be put in the ground. Additional social, policy, and ethical considerations will determine whether those crops are widely accepted by farmers. But the researchers believe their ambitious project is beneficial to cope with climate crisis.
(1)、What is the purpose of using CRISPR genome editing on crops?A、To improve soil structure. B、To increase carbon storage. C、To create new crop varieties. D、To help fight climate change.(2)、What does the underlined word "capture" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Mix. B、Release. C、Absorb. D、Grab.(3)、What can be inferred from this text?A、CO2-cleaning plants can be put in the ground now. B、It is still unknown whether gene-edited crops will be accepted. C、Researchers have successfully created gene-edited rice and sorghum seeds. D、CRISPR genome editing will face so many challenges that it has no future.(4)、What is the researchers' attitude to the gene-edited crops?A、Hopeful. B、Doubtful. C、Indifferent. D、Negative. -
6、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中,选出最佳选项。
Rain or shine, Tsering Chopa treks for long hours to deliver mail. For 18 years, the Tibetan mailman has been a vital link between the remote town and the rest of the world.
At 5,373 meters above sea level, Pumachangthang in Nakarze county of the Tibet autonomous region is China's highest township. The oxygen level is less than 40 percent, the annual average temperature -7℃ and the average life expectancy only 49.5 years. The area of the township is about 1,500 square kilometers. The distance from the county town is some 70 km and a single trip to all the six villages can be as long as 160 km.
In 2005, Tsering Chopa became the first mailman of his hometown. In nearly two decades since his first mission, he has delivered over a million newspapers, more than 20,000 letters and 10,000-plus parcels in Pumachangthang, and has never been accused of failing or mixing up mail.
One night, a local resident Nyima Tsering's daughter had fainted and desperately needed help. Knowing that, the mailman arranged for a car right away and sent her to the county hospital. He also gave some cash to the family for the girl's treatment. Nyima Tsering's daughter recovered soon, and Tsering Chopa became an idol in the village.
The busiest time for Tsering Chopa is between July and August each year, when students are waiting for their admission letters from various universities. He recalls once he had to deliver mail to one student whose family had already moved away. He had to ask neighbors several times to find the new address. It was summer and the usual road to the village was blocked because of rain. He trekked for more than 20 km and struggled with shortness of breath all the way to finally deliver the letter.
In 2019, Tsering Chopa received the China Youth May Fourth Medal. "It is an acknowledgment of what I do and a token of encouragement as well," he says. "And I want to help more people living in remote areas. I want to bring the world closer to them and take them closer to the world."
(1)、What does the data in paragraph 2 imply?A、The achievements Tsering Chopa has gotten as a postman. B、The disasters Tsering Chopa experienced in his childhood. C、The contributions Tsering Chopa has made for his hometown. D、The challenges for Tsering Chopa to deliver mail in Pumachangthang.(2)、How did Tsering Chopa help Nyima Tsering's daughter?A、By donating a car to her family. B、By making her hospitalized in time. C、By lending money to her family. D、By performing an operation for her.(3)、Which of the following words can best describe Tsering Chopa?A、Selfless and determined. B、Brave and confident. C、Optimistic and humorous. D、Creative and generous.(4)、Why did Tsering Chopa devote himself to delivering mail?A、To win respect and admiration form the villagers. B、To improve the living conditions of his hometown. C、To further link his hometown to the rest of the world. D、To encourage more poor students to go to universities. -
7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中,选出最佳选项。
Boston Attractions Guide
Boston's Freedom Trail
Starting at the Boston Common, but easily picked up at any point along the way, the Freedom Trail offers historical insight into the city and its surroundings. With 16 official stops along the way, you can check out one, some or all of the sites on this route where a red trail painted on the sidewalks takes you throughout Boston.
ADMISSIONS: Free
Fenway Park
Boston fans are crazy about baseball. Ask many and they will claim it as their religion, and offer Fenway as their place of worship. Even if baseball is not your thing, be sure to catch a game at Fenway Park, home of the legendary Green Monster. Tickets can be hard to come by, so seek them out well in advance.
ADMISSIONS: Adult $26; Child $13
New England Aquarium
The adventure begins before you step foot through the door. Watch the Harbor Seals swirl around in the outdoor tank while you wait for your tickets. Catch a show in the glass enclosed classroom overlooking Boston Harbor, and plunge your hands into the touch tank where rays and sharks are circling and awaiting your touch.
ADMISSIONS: Adult $32; Child $21
Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the most respected orchestras in the world. Playing host to a variety of concerts throughout the year, including the Holiday Pops, The Boston Symphony Orchestra wows crowds. History has been made within these walls where songs like the popular "Sleigh Ride" have been composed.
ADMISSIONS: Adult $17; Child& Senior $12
(1)、What can visitors do on Boston's Freedom Trail?A、Take red trains. B、Touch ocean life. C、Explore historical sites. D、Enjoy baseball games.(2)、What can we know about Fenway Park?A、It charges no fees. B、It needs advance booking. C、It offers picnic place. D、It overlooks Boston Harbor.(3)、Which one should you choose if you are a music lover?A、Fenway Park. B、Boston's Freedom Trail. C、New England Aquarium. D、Boston Symphony Orchestra. -
8、 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。
"My favorite superhero," Sebastian started reading in front of his whole class. Then he stopped. He was nervous about reading his essay." Go on, Sebastian," the teacher encouraged
"My mum is my favorite superhero, "he continued." Some might laugh at me for saying something like that. but my mum is the most hard-working person in the world. She raised me and my two brothers alone, and we have never lacked anything. Our family is the most important to her."
Sebastian wet his lips before he continued reading." My mum promised to get us a house by the end of the year. We live in a trailer—a vehicle without an engine. It's a little small with three boys. I don't know if my mum can keep her promise. because she had an accident recently, so I'm helping out, too.
"How are you helping?" a teen girl asked.
"Keep quiet, everyone. Let Sebastian finish reading," Mrs. Evans gently scolded the class.
"My mum is a street sweeper for the city, but she's been staying home, trying to get better. She's on paid sick leave. Someone has to fill in for her. So I went to her boss and started doing her job. I rake(耙) the leaves outside into piles mostly because they 're falling so often now. But I realized how hard it was and that a real superhero doesn't wear a cape (斗篷)or go on adventures. A real hero takes care of his family, and I hope to grow up and be half the hero my mum is. Thank you."
Then came a moment of silence After that, the rest of the class read their essays too, and Sebastian started to feel a bit silly because they all talked about superheroes like Iron Man Thor, and Wonder Woman. He was the only one who had written about a real person.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1:
He asked Mrs.Evans about it at the end of their class, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Para 2:
One Sunday Sebastian was raking leaves when he saw his classmates coming to him.
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9、 第一节 书面表达
假如你是新华中学的学生会主席李华,你校学生会应英国Westminster School邀请,下星期将到该校进行交流访问,向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人Mr. Smith写一封邮件,信的要点如下:1. 感谢对方的邀请;2. 询问活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容;3. 祝愿交流活动成功。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Smith,
Yours,
Li Hua
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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。
The village of Dafen, China was once thought (produce) the most oil paintings in the world every year. Recognized as the "world's art factory", Dafen impressed visitors with (it) many workshops, in which painters created mock (模仿的) masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Warhol. But the village was always seen more as a production linea place of culture. Today the future of Dafen may depend on it is able to earn respect of the art world.
Things started to change for Dafen in 2008, when the global financial crisis cut down overseas (order). With more demand coming from the domestic market, artists began painting different subjects. New customers preferred Chinese styles, says painter in Dafen. He learnt the art of Shan Shui which involves representing natural landscapes. In some ways Dafen reflected the broader economy. As export starts to decline as a share of GDP, domestic (consume) plays a larger role in driving growth.
China is the world's second-largest art market. But it is not clear where Dafen fits in. Locals say the demand for their paintings (decline) in the past two pandemic-stricken years. "Most people would (probable) be surprised that Dafen still exists," says Lisa Movius, a writer in Shanghai who covers art. (adapt) to the changes, maybe it is time that Dafen should go through a transition.
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11、 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。
I started the jar the winter when I recovered from a cancer. I thought it might be a good way to stay1 . I chose a medium-sized Mason jar and filled it with notes listing the things for which I was2 .
Years later, the jar has become an important part of my3 . Every year on New Year's Day, I start with a new jar and wrote notes on pieces of paper4 the things I appreciated or moments that brought me joy. Some weeks, I can5 add any notes. Other times, I'm6 paper and adding note after note. When I7 the jar on the following New Year's Day, it's like re-reading my diary. For a fleeting moment, I get to8 those moments in the past 12 months.
Honestly I never really9 New Year's Day. But now I look forward to it every year. It is the chance to10 and enjoy all the moments that filled the past twelve months. It's the perfect way to develop gratitude and keep myself11 positivity.
The jars haven't just helped me to develop a sense of gratitude. They've helped me to notice the seemingly12 moments. Through the jars, I am13 to the time when I felt happy and warm. The jars14 me that simple blessings are all around us. Once we receive them with thanksgiving and15 , we experience true joy.
(1)A 、 hardworking B 、 positive C 、 mysterious D 、 open-minded(2)A 、 grateful B 、 qualified C 、 responsible D 、 sufficient(3)A 、 ambition B 、 pressure C 、 performance D 、 routine(4)A 、 assessing B 、 ignoring C 、 detailing D 、 rearranging(5)A 、 barely B 、 regularly C 、 instantly D 、 occasionally(6)A 、 tearing B 、 replacing C 、 wasting D 、 selling(7)A 、 clean B 、 select C 、 empty D 、 decorate(8)A 、 revise B 、 relive C 、 record D 、 rewrite(9)A 、 gave up B 、 cared for C 、 showed off D 、 approved of(10)A 、 chat about B 、 look into C 、 decide against D 、 reflect upon(11)A 、 confused with B 、 protesting at C 、 focused on D 、 wondering about(12)A 、 insignificant B 、 unfamiliar C 、 informal D 、 unacceptable(13)A 、 accustomed B 、 restricted C 、 addicted D 、 transported(14)A 、 warn B 、 remind C 、 advise D 、 promise(15)A 、 confidence B 、 sympathy C 、 appreciation D 、 calmness -
12、 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。
Loneliness is an emotion. We probably all experience it at some point, but loneliness is very complex and unique to each of us.
. Being alone is a choice. But feeling lonely isn't something we impose (强加于) on ourselves. In other words, you want to be around people, but something is making you feel unwanted, empty, or isolated, so you're not having the meaningful connection you seek.
When does it become a problem? , it can turn into a mental and physical health problem. It can be a symptom or cause of depression. It can affect self-worth. . That's why chronic (长期的) loneliness is linked to increased risk of high blood pressure, obesity and even other serious disorder.
To manage loneliness, you should accept and acknowledge it. Loneliness is a valid feeing. Don't brush it under the carpet, as that doesn't help solve the problem. Smell a flower or take a walk in nature, for example. Celebrate each small achievement. When you decide to change things and seek a connection with others, consider a like-minded group. A client of mine joined a sewing group and it was very successful.
The best approach to helping someone who is lonely is to sensitively ask how they are and what they're doing, and listen to the answer in a non-judgmental way. If you want to invite them to do something with you, do it. If they say no, don't be discouraged from asking again.
A. Seek joy in little things
B. If you try to get over loneliness
C. They might need time before feeling ready to say yes
D. When you're feeling lonely over a long period of time
E. There's a big difference between loneliness and being alone
F. You might also turn to food and not feel motivated to exercise
G. Nobody enjoys being told what to do whatever the circumstances
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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。
Coogle's parent company is winding down a project that used high-lying balloons to provide Internet services to hard-to-reach areas of the world.
The project, known as Loon, started in 2011. It was managed by Alphabet Inc. It aimed to bring connectivity to areas of the world where ground-based cell towers (手机信号塔) were too expensive or too difficult to set up.
But Loon was unable to reduce costs enough to make its business model run, the project' s leader, Alastair Westgarth, said in a blog post. "While we've found a number of willing partners along the way, we haven't found a way to get the costs low enough to build a long-term, competitive business," Westgarh said.
Loon's shutdown isn't surprising, economists said.
Loon's technology sent gas-filled balloons the size of tennis courts into the air. They usually stay at heights of around 60,000 to 75,000 feet. There, onboard communications equipment sent Internet signals back down to earth. The system was able to offer mobile coverage to an area 200 times larger than a traditional ground-based cell tower. However, a carrier would need several balloons at once, each would cost tens of thousands of dollars and last only about five months.
Alphabet wasn't alone in running projects aimed at offering Internet connection to hard-to-reach areas. Companies such as Amazon. com Inc. and Elon Musk's SpaceX have been making efforts to provide Internet connection in such places, using satellites in near Earth orbit.
Over the last few years, Loon's technology has proved successful in some suffering communities. In 2017, the project sent balloons into the skies above Puerto Rico after a terrible hurricane damaged the island's communications facilities. Two years later, soon after a 7. 8 earthquake struck parts of Peru, Loon's balloons began to provide the locals with mobile connectivity.
Rich Devaul, a founder of the project, said the need for mobile connectivity was rapidly rising recently. This made cell towers more cost-effective than he had expected ten years ago, reducing the need for Loon, "The problem got solved faster than we thought," he said in an interview.
(1)、Why is Alphabet shutting down Loon?A、Many local communities disliked the project. B、It was too costly to continue the project. C、The technology was no longer advanced. D、It was too difficult to sot up the systems(2)、How does the author introduce Loon's technology in paragraph 5?A、By describing difficulties in using it. B、By providing research results about it. C、By explaining is advantages and disadvantages. D、By showing its differences from traditional ones.(3)、What can we learn about the technology of Loon?A、It helped areas hit by natural disasters. B、It suited the need of developed countries, C、It was unable to work in terrible weather. D、It was less elective than traditional systen9.(4)、What was unexpected for Rich Devaul?A、Communications problems became worse. B、Cell towers became more economical in a short time. C、Other companies would run similar projectsD The Internet connections were getting faster.
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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。
The rapid and uncontrolled expansion of today's cities is causing anxiety not only among urban planners and architects, but also experts in the field of public health. They are alarmed that the disorder of the urban expansion is robbing the population of its basic health and well-being through environmental pollution, inadequate housing and the increasing numbers of neighbors who do not know neighbors.
Beijing, a city of over 21 million residents, is an example of this social isolation. Until the early 1980s, the Chinese capital, was constructed as quantities of Siheyuan. This open structure greatly strengthened contact between neighbors, encouraged the sharing of resources, and formed close relations between families. Because of these characteristics, these structures were described as "collections of small rural villages". Until the mid-1980s, only a few skyscrapers disrupted the harmony of the landscape. Today Beijing has the look and feel of a modern city, where these "small rural villages" have been replaced by towering skyscrapers. This striking change is not limited to outer structures; it has also dramatically changed the closeness of human relations.
Physical isolation has destroyed the local sense of solidarity (团结), and contributed to the destruction of what were once united family groups. As the distance between home and the workplace has also increased considerably, workers now find themselves devoting what was once valuable family time to exhausting commutes in overcrowded buses or subways.
The disordered growth of today's cities can no longer be ignored. The great challenge is how to improve the quality of urban life by ensuring harmonious growth. Skyscrapers should not be the only view people can see in a city. Old-fashioned but unique architecture reflects history, character — even the culture of a city. Cities should learn from the experiences of other cities with similar characteristics. This effort requires not only the participation of urban planners but public health and environmental experts, politicians, and fundamentally, the communities themselves.
(1)、What is the first paragraph mainly about?A、People in the city don't know their neighbors. B、Experts are concerned about housing problems. C、Cities' disordered development has caused problems. D、Environmental pollution is harmful to people's basic health.(2)、What can we learn about Beijing at present?A、People in Beijing become isolated. B、Siheyuan in Beijing becomes precious. C、The outer structure of Beijing becomes messy. D、Skyscrapers make Beijing become international.(3)、What does isolation in physical space probably lead to?A、Loss the citizens' sense of responsibility. B、People's freedom to enjoy the leisure time. C、Reconstruction of the united family groups. D、Workers being worn out on the way to work.(4)、Which statement will the author probably agree with?A、Cities should completely follow the pattern of other cities. B、The development of a city is at the expense of its elegance. C、Old-fashioned architectures and skyscrapers can coexist in a city. D、Communities play the most important role in harmonious growth of cities. -
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。
Caroline Tegeret comes from a small village in the remote area of Kenya. Her academic journey began like many others though filled with tremendous difficulties. The biggest challenges Tegeret had to face was the financial one since seeking law as a career is expensive. Coming from a community where girls barely get past high school doesn't lighten the load in any way either.
Upon graduating in 2017, she joined Kenya School of Law in 2018. After college, she qualified herself as a lawyer of the High Court of Kenya on July 2. 2020. "My dream to pursue a career in law began way back in high school when I developed an interest in law," she said. What was her driving force? For Tegeret, it was the fact that in terms of development, her community was, and still is, far behind.
Her community has high illiteracy levels where plenty of girls have no opportunity to attend school. Terrible cultural practices like early marriage are still very common, robbing the youth of the opportunities to be educated. She knew quite early that for her to be able to bring change to the community, she needed to be equipped with the right tools through education and knowledge of the law.
As she burned the midnight oil, studying piles of history books and law cases, the memory of her father further inspired her. Her father's determination gave her strength and motivation to pursue her dream. Coming from a humble background, he stood out for her as an example of life's possibilities as he was able to succeed in his teaching career.
Tegeret wants to work with NGOs and government agencies to promote the rights of the minority. Her desire grows stronger when she finds many people can't speak for themselves. She wants to raise their voice and make them heard by the authorities.
Her remarkable achievement is a source of encouragement to many young girls whose dreams look too big compared to their life's circumstances. She wants to let them know they, too, have rights to choose their intended life.
(1)、What problem did Caroline Tegeret have in pursuing her dream?A、Her poor financial condition. B、Her early marriage engagement. C、The remote location of her family. D、High illiteracy levels of the community.(2)、Why did Caroline seek to be educated in law?A、To pursue her dream of law career. B、To live up to her father's expectation. C、To entitle herself with lots of rights. D、To change her community for the better.(3)、What adjectives can best describe Caroline?A、Humble and consistent. B、Hardworking and ambitious. C、Enterprising and humorous. D、Considerate and helpful.(4)、What can be the suitable title of the passage?A、Pursue a law career B、Be a community reformer C、Meet a female lawyer D、Struggle for female rights -
16、 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。
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program b producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also "mandatory(强制的) fun time" built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
(1)、Which program best suits students who want to be doctors?A、Future Matters Program. B、Simons Summer Research. C、Research Science Institute. D、Program in Math for Young Scientists.(2)、What do Simons Summer Research and Research Science Institute have in common?A、Expense. B、Theme. C、Duration. D、Content.(3)、What's special in Program in Math for Young Scientists?A、Cultivating independent skills. B、Attending non-math activities. C、Tailoring personal schedules. D、Enrolling international students. -
17、 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。
The whole city was quiet when my van(面包车)pulled up to a cafe. It was 8: 00 am and the businesses wouldn't be open for another three hours. When the students studying film production jumped out of the van and began unloading a ton of equipment, I sat in the driver's seat reading.
I learned a long time ago that I was just the driver and was not wanted or needed on the set. These kids used to need advice and help. Now, as older teens, they were making their own decisions and helping each other. Anything else that I might be able to tell them was not required and unwelcome. Sometimes, that made me feel a bit sad.
Emptied of its movie-related contents, the van now became the place to leave personal items. My job, as the driver, was to stay within calling distance with the keys so that if anything was needed I could open the van.
Knowing that. I could find a corner somewhere and finish reading the book, I got out of the van and looked for a place to sit down. It was early, but the California sun was already beating down, and I didn't want to sit in the heat. Against a wall, in the shade, just twenty or so paces away, I saw a beautifully carved park bench. I noticed that a man was sitting on one end, but there was plenty of room for at least two more people. Walking over, I set my drink on the ground near the leg of the bench and sat on the other end.
The man looked at me oddly but remained seated. I quickly discovered that he'd probably spent the night on the bench. His clothes were dirty and his hair was messy. I soon smelled the unpleasant smell of sweat on his body. I looked at him and smiled, and he smiled back with a mouth of blacked-out teeth.
We both sat there for over an hour. I was reading. He was intently watching the filming. He then stood and walked in front of me. In a slightly shaky but clear voice, he said, "Thank you."
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。
Hearing his words, I raised my head surprisingly.
After several seconds, I realized my actions had truly meant something to this man.
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18、 第一节书面表达
假定你是李华,你班将举办一场主题为"What I Can Do for the Class"的英语演讲比赛。请你写一份演讲稿,内容包括:1.列举事例;2.你的感想。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
What I Can Do for the Class
Hello, everyone!
Thanks for listening!
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19、 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。
Emojis are widely used in our daily lives and have become important way of communication. The first emojis were created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita, worked on a mobile Internet platform (call)i-mode. Kurita attempted to develop a simple way for people (express)emotions in short text messages.
As emojis gained (popular), they faced a significant technical hurdle(障碍): early emojis could not (send)across different mobile platforms, since there was no standardized encoding(编码). This issue was resolved in 2010 by the Unicode Consortium, an organization responsible maintaining a standardized encoding of text and symbols across platforms. This allowed for cross-platform communication and continued expansion in emoji usage worldwide.
Given (they)origins in Japan, many early emoji characters were reflective of Japanese culture. As they've spread (global), new characters have been added to account for cultural differences and provide a more universal means of communication. Users must also consider cultural sensitivities when (communicate) via emojis, ascertain symbols can have hugely different meanings across different cultures.
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20、 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。
Hem an Bekele was not a typical high school student.1 spending his free time playing video games, this 14-year-old was conducting experiments. His goal was to create a2 that could treat skin cancer, and make it affordable for everyone who3 it.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Africa, Heman4 saw people getting sunburned by the hot sun working outside. He didn't5 much of it when he was really little, but as he 6 , he realized how serious skin cancer really was.
Skin cancer does have cures and it is7 in most cases. However, the average8 of skin cancer treatment is almost $40,000. When hearing the shocking9 , Hem an planned to create a more10 and accessible solution. He started doing experiments and working on different things, which turned into his bar of soap as a project.
His11 won him the prize in this year's 3M Young Scientist's Challenge, a competition that 12 kids to think of unique ways to solve everyday problems. He man was so surprised and13 when he first heard the news of his award. "It's14 to see that my ideas can be15 and seen by the science community," he said.
(1)A 、 Due to B 、 As for C 、 Rather than D 、 Regardless of(2)A 、 website B 、 product C 、 hospital D 、 school(3)A 、 invests B 、 promotes C 、 approves D 、 needs(4)A 、 constantly B 、 rarely C 、 objectively D 、 fortunately(5)A 、 lose B 、 think C 、 use D 、 report(6)A 、 walked in B 、 turned up C 、 grew up D 、 gave in(7)A 、 preventable B 、 complex C 、 deadly D 、 treatable(8)A 、 price B 、 speed C 、 wage D 、 life(9)A 、 news B 、 figure C 、 secret D 、 sound(10)A 、 temporary B 、 peaceful C 、 affordable D 、 possible(11)A 、 speech B 、 honesty C 、 plan D 、 work(12)A 、 reminds B 、 encourages C 、 warns D 、 orders(13)A 、 overjoyed B 、 embarrassed C 、 frightened D 、 annoyed(14)A 、 puzzling B 、 disappointing C 、 inspiring D 、 tiring(15)A 、 protected B 、 permitted C 、 guided D 、 recognized