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1、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in.Here are four of them to feed your imagination.
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
How did it all begin?And how did we get here?Combining history and science,the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions.Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history.It explains scientific topics in a vivid way,but it's quite a long read.
Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe
How do helicopters work?Or cells?Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English.It will shift your approach to explanation.So,next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name.However,additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience.
Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake
What does it feel like to fly into space?How do you prepare for it?Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space.The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science,as well as the day-to- day life on board of the International Space Station.Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers,but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language.
Deep Time by Riley Black
Want to know the story of our planet?Riley Black takes us on a journey,in the order of time,through the geological(地质的)events that have shaped our planet.The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments.It also expands on key concepts in geology,astronomy and biology. Yet,measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar(比例尺).
(1)、Which book is organized in the format of question and answer?A、A Short History of Nearly Everything. B、Thing Explainer C、Ask an Astronaut. D、Deep Time(2)、What's a shortcoming of Thing Explainer?A、It is rather too long. B、It is written in plain language C、It lacks technical terms. D、It fails to include clear images.(3)、What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common?A、They combine science and history. B、They feature vivid illustrations. C、They introduce astronauts' daily life. D、They entertain readers of all ages. -
2、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the purpose of this activity?A、To offer the locals leisure time. B、To train more volunteers. C、To promote rural travel.(2)、What is provided in the activity?A、Tools. B、Supper C、Trainers.(3)、What will help people find the site?A、Experts' direction. B、Arrow signs C、The brochure.(4)、What are necessary for people that are watching?A、Walking boots. B、Warm clothes. C、Gardening gloves
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3、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman doing?A、Giving some instructions. B、Hosting a program. C、Conducting an interview.(2)、What role is Peter most famous for?A、Classical roles. B、Supporting roles. C、Modern roles.(3)、What enables Peter to remember numerous lines?A、His photographic memory. B、His unusual childhood. C、His history knowledge.(4)、Why does Peter refuse to watch himself on TV?A、He performs poorly. B、He has a tight schedule. C、He feels embarrassed.
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4、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the woman like about the apartment?A、The river view. B、The large space C、The convenient location.(2)、What will the speakers find in the basement of the main building?A、A swimming pool. B、A supermarket. C、A furniture shop(3)、What's the disadvantage of the apartment?A、Awful health club. B、Limited parking space. C、Poor public transportation.
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5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the man tell the woman to do?A、Look for the missing pages. B、Correct some mistakes. C、Contact the printer's(2)、What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Customer and repairman. B、Workmates. C、Professor and student.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What should the woman do first?A、See her family doctor. B、Make an appointment. C、Get a number ticket.(2)、What is the man most probably?A、A receptionist. B、A doctor. C、A patient.
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7、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、A post. B、A candidate. C、A college
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8、How does the woman feel?A、Excited. B、Confused. C、Nervous.
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9、Where does the conversation take place?A、At a restaurant. B、At the man's home. C、At a supermarket.
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10、What does the woman ask the man to do?A、Change tires for her car. B、Drive her to the hotel. C、Collect her after the meeting.
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11、What will the man have to do with the keyboard?A、Return it. B、Exchange it. C、Keep it.
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12、 语法填空
Motorcyclists born to ride supplies to firefighters
Chongqing motorcyclists are being hailed as heroes for volunteering to transport much-needed supplies to the fire and rescue workers fighting the wildfires caused by prolonged heat and drought across multiple districts in the municipality.
As of Wednesday, Chongqing has issued a red alert, most severe in the four-tier warning system, for high temperatures for 16 consecutive days.
In the scorching heat and drought conditions, multiple wildfires have ravaged many parts of Chongqing. As of Tuesday, several large wildfires have been brought control with the joint efforts of the fire and rescue workers, social organizations and residents. No casualties have been reported.
Facing the tough situation, the city government called for volunteers with (relate) skills and experience to join the firefighting, and a large number of (motorcyclist) have played an important role and won widespread praise.
" is my honor and duty to guard my hometown," said 27-year-old Li Xin, a member of Yueqi Motorcycle Club in Beibei district.
On Sunday night, upon (hear) the recruitment notice, Li organized a team of 15 club members to support the firefighting in Beibei's Xiema town, is the epicenter of the local blazes.
The team members (take) turns to use five dirt bikes and four scooters to carry materials and equipment to firefighters and to transport people and necessities.
(prevent) heatstroke in the extreme outdoor heat, the team gave up dressing in (they) thick riding suits.
"We will stay and help until the fire is out," Li said.
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13、 语法填空
HK, mainland university to open in Guangzhou
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), will start its very first semester in the Guangdong provincial capital in September, undertaking its mission (train) new talent for the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Ma Shu, deputy director-general of the city government, (say) HKUST(Guangzhou) is the first cooperative university in Guangzhou and the first university in the city's Nansha district, has become a new engine for economic growth.
"HKUST (Guangzhou) (expect) to become a role model for higher education collaboration between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, as well as a world-class university to train the right kind of talent for the development of the GBA and the entire country," Ma said at a news conference in Guangzhou Monday.
It will serve as a research university for scientific and (technology) innovation, industrial upgrading and the high-quality development of the GBA, he said.
The university (aim) to integrate the high-quality education resources of the mainland and Hong Kong, Ma said, adding that by exploring cutting-edge and crossover (discipline) it can build a new internal management system and mechanism to help cultivate innovative talent with international perspective.
The deputy director-general said the city government would continue to (financial) support the construction of the second phase of the university in the coming months.
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Mountain torrent that killed 7, injured 8 at scenic spot in Sichuan stirs reaction
There was a tragic death of seven people, and an injury of eight others in a flash flood at a scenic spot in Sichuan province. The (safe) of tourists visiting unregulated scenic spots prone to flash flooding has become a matter of public issue.
At about 3:30 pm Saturday, a flash flood hit Longcao valley, a popular tourist spot in Longmenshan town, Chengdu. Several tourists were unable (escape) before the flood hit.
In the wake of the tragedy, tourists have been cautioned against visiting mountainous locations susceptible to flash flooding during the summer flood season.
"Mountain climates are very (complicate). There can often be heavy rain at the top of a mountain and clear weather below, can sometimes lead to flash floods or mudslides that people lower down the mountain are unaware of." Xie Hong, a researcher from the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment of the Chinese Academy of Science said.
When it rains, slopes become prone to instability and to (disaster) such as flash floods, mudslides, rockslides, landslides. According to the villagers, flash flood hit within seconds in this accident.
Xie said that although the warnings are (clear) posted at such places, some people are quick to forget about such tragedies.
He suggested (teach) a better understanding of the way weather behaves in the mountains in schools so that awareness of potential danger is ingrained at a young age. He hopes that tragedies like this can (avoid) in the future.
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Sino-Korean art exhibition kicks off in Shanghai
Born in 1992, an exhibition featuring artworks from 30 Chinese and Korean artists born in the year 1992, opened in Shanghai on Thursday.
Kim Seung-ho, Republic of Korea consul general(总领事)in Shanghai, said at the opening ceremony that the exhibition is meant ( commemorate) the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea.
"As the Chinese idiom ( go): A man should be independent in society at 30. In the past 30 years, a generation of Chinese and Korean people have worked hard and made excellent achievements in ( develop) the bilateral(双边的)relations," said Kim.
Divided into three sections, the exhibition features 30 artworks that include paintings, photographs, installations(装置艺术), videos.
Shanghai-based artist Zheng Yiran created the installation Living Room just for exhibition. One of the objects within this installation drew the attention of many visitors is a photo album. "As I ( inspire) by the theme of this exhibition, I created this album by getting each of the participating artists to send me a childhood photo of themselves. I then put all these (image) in one album so that it looks like one person," said Zheng. "It seems as if we share a common memory of the past 30 years, and I invite everyone to come to sit in this (relax) living room and have a look at the growing-up process of this person," she added.
The exhibition is located Bund 18 Art Space and runs through Aug 28.
Tourists cautioned of flood dangers in wake of tragedy.
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Chongqing heat sparks highest health alert
The Chongqing Health Commission and Chongqing Meteorological Observatory upgraded the city's second-level alert (issue) on Wednesday for heatstroke, changing to a first-level alert for heatstroke on Friday. It is the city's first such top-level alert.
According the chief forecaster of the municipal meteorological observatory, Luo Juan, the city's first-level alert for heatstroke must come after temperatures in at least eight districts and (county) rise above 40 C for five consecutive days.
From July 29 to Aug 12, a dozen districts in Chongqing had temperatures exceeding 40 C for five to 11 consecutive days. The heat wave is expected (continue) the following week.
Luo said summer in Chongqing is noted for its high (intensify) and long duration. Temperatures are much higher and the rain is (significant) reduced.
Chongqing has witnessed two rounds of heat waves, with 29.3 days of high temperatures on average, (rank) second in the period since 1951. most was 30.2 days in 2006.
Last Sunday, the city's Beibei district (reach) 44.5 C — the maximum temperature appearing for the second time on record in Chongqing.
The local weather forecast says western and northeastern Chongqing will see temperatures reach even surpass record highs in the coming two weeks.
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17、语篇填空
At the local hospitals, doctors also raced against time(save) lives.
Yang Huyong, deputy director of the intensive care medicine department at the People's Hospital of Linxia, said they were treating over 100 patients, (age) 2 years to 79 years, as of 5 pm on Tuesday. The hospital has over 100 ICU beds.
Nine surgeries have been performed, and there are more than 30 cases classified severe or critical, Yang said, (add) that the serious injuries included cranial trauma and fractures.
(current), there are six medical teams comprising over 40 personnel (provide) support at the People's Hospital of Linxia, while nurses have been mobilized from other (hospital).
In addition government efforts, people helped one another survive the ordeal.
At the Gaji Chunlei Primary School in Liugou township, 79 boarding students were escorted to the playground by their teachers as soon as the earthquake hit area.
Zhang Shunshan, the (school) vice-president, said the teachers lit charcoal fires and used quilts to keep the children warm through the small hours. "We later contacted the parents and helped the students get back home safely by 10 am," Zhang said.
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Ma Qinglong, chairman of Xingda Group, the private company, said, "We prepared 500 kilograms of beef today (Tuesday) (help) everyone get through the difficult time."
Meanwhile, rescue teams braved the winter chill to continue their search for (survive). The substantial (different) between day and night temperatures in Jishishan made the search and rescue operation more (challenge).
Wang Duo, team leader from the Gansu Houtian Disaster Rescue Center, said the minimum temperature is around -10 C, and those (trap) under the rubble of collapsed buildings are great risk.
Liu Xuefeng, deputy head of Gansu's Forest Firefighting Department, said his 200-member team was among the first responders. The team (arrive) in Jishishan county as early as 2 am on Tuesday.
Liu said that residents grabbed whatever warm clothes or heating equipment they could and ran out of their homes the quake hit. Many houses were (bad) damaged, he added.
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19、 语篇填空
A bowl of piping hot beef noodles and a cup of drinking water at a relief camp on Tuesday offered Ma Mengke the (warm) and comfort he (desperate) needed after a magnitude
6.2 earthquake jolted him and his family (member) out of sleep around midnight on Monday in Northwest China's Gansu province, and left (they) without a home overnight.
"My family is safe here. We have blankets and stoves (stay) warm and boil water. The members of the rescue team care our needs," said Ma, 27, at the relocation site in Jishishan county, the epicenter of the quake in Gansu's Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture.
The makeshift camp, (locate) at the town square, has 102 tents, each of can accommodate eight to nine people. Ma and 1,000 other residents of the county, whose houses were damaged or (destroy) in the quake, spent the night in the tents.
They received meal boxes provided by local authorities and beef noodles cooked by volunteers from private company.
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20、 完形填空
Operation: Find Avery
【Reader's Digest USA (March&April, 2024)】

Raquel Witherspoon, 38, was frantically searching for her daughter's Yorkshire terrier, Avery after making a shocking discovery. Doorbell camera footage showed a young woman with dyed-red hair 1 onto her front porch, throw treats to Avery, then 2 with the tiny dog. Having received a blackmail message from the dognapper, Witherspoon stood in front of a local news camera and told a 3 the dog "means the world" to her family.
Rick Machamer who now runs a corporate intelligence company saw the broadcast. He 4 Witherspoon and offered his help. She quickly agreed and sent Machamer the doorbell video, the dognapper's phone number and other 5 .
He ran the dognapper's phone number through a database, but it was 6 . He even waded through customer service reviews of local salons, hoping to find the perpetrator since she had 7 dyed hair. He 8 again. Then Machamer tried one last trick: He put the dognapper's phone number in his iPhone contacts, which were 9 to his Instagram account. He knew that Instagram would likely recommend he follow any accounts associated with that number.
Soon enough, Instagram did just that, offering up a 10 : a bodypiercing business near Witherspoon's Maryland home. Machamer found the business owner's personal Instagram account and saw that she had 11 about another dog that had gone missing before Avery. The photo also showed the12 of the home.
Machamer felt a rush of 13 . He texted Witherspoon. She took all the information to the police. After two agonizing days of waiting, a detective called and said, "I have Avery."and police said they 14 a 16-year-old girl with stealing the dog.
Semaj was sitting on a couch when a police officer walked in with Avery. Semaj ran to the dog and hugged him. Avery 15 around the house and the pair finally went outside to play.
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