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1、 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。
We often think about relationships on a scale from positive to negative. We are drawn to loving family members, caring classmates and supportive mentors. We do our best to avoid the cruel uncle, the playground bully and the jerk boss.
But the most harmful relationships aren' t the purely negative ones. They' re the ones that are a mix of positive and negative. We often call them frenemies, supposed friends who sometimes help you and sometimes hurt you. But it' s not just friends. It' s the in-laws who volunteer to watch your kids but devalue your parenting. The manager who praises your work but denies you a promotion.
Groundbreaking research led by the psychologists Bert Uchino and Julianne Holt-Lunstad shows that ambivalent (矛盾情绪的) relationships can be damaging to your health — even more than purely negative relationships.
Even a single ambivalent interaction can cause harm. In one experiment, people talked about controversial (具有争议性的) topics in front of a friend who offered feedback. The researchers had randomly assigned the friend to give ambivalent or negative comments. Receiving mixed feedback caused higher blood pressure than pure criticism. " I would have gone about the topic differently, but you' re doing fine" proved to be more distressing than " I totally disagree with everything you' ve said. "
The evidence that ambivalent relationships can be bad for us is obvious, but the reasons can be harder to read — just like the relationships themselves.
One reason is that ambivalent relationships are unpredictable. With a clear enemy, you put up a shield when you cross paths. With a frenemy, you never know whether Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde is going to show up. Feeling unsure can break the body' s calming system and activate a fight-or-flight response. It' s unsettling to hope for a hug while also preparing for a likely quarrel.
Another factor is that unpleasant interactions are more painful in an ambivalent relationship. It' s more distressing to be let down by people you like sometimes than by people you dislike all the time. When someone stabs you in the back, it stings more if he' s been friendly to your face.
(1)、Which of the following can be considered as a frenemy?A、Your neighbor' s kid who advises you to study hard but kill his own time. B、Your classmate who admires your hard work at first, but doubts your intelligence later. C、Your mother' s friend who encourages you to spend more time on homework but less on smart phones. D、Your father' s colleague who proposes you to do a reasonable amount of homework while ensuring enough sleep.(2)、What does the underlined word " distressing" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A、Upsetting. B、Satisfying. C、Inspiring. D、Confusing.(3)、Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?A、The negative impact of ambivalent interactions is strong. B、Ambivalent relationships have a long-lasting effect on your well-being. C、The common cause of high blood pressure is ambivalent relationship. D、Interactions in ambivalent relationships are more painful than those in negative ones.(4)、What is the passage mainly about?A、Negative relationships are bad for health. B、Ambivalent relationships are unpredictable. C、Ambivalent Relationships are the most harmful. D、Positive relationships are better than negative ones. -
2、 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。
I was born missing my left arm. In 1986, at 18 months, I was fitted with a prosthetic (义肢) device, I spent my entire childhood and adolescence trying to ease the pains of the stares and pointing fingers from my classmates. By the time I was 8, I had no self-confidence, and the hand I was wearing was making it harder for me to fit in. So I decided I was better off without one.
To prove that I wasn' t limited by my disability, I developed a love for all sports, in particular swimming. I was selected to my first Australian women' s swimming team at age 13 and successfully represented my country for eight years. I realized I' d made a name for myself because of my disability.
In 2021 I was first contacted by Covvi, a company trying to create the world' s most advanced bionic (仿生的) hand. They asked me to try the hand and, if possible, to become a patient advocate (代言人). At first, I said no. Then, curiosity got the better of me.
While I was busy advocating for disability rights, a new generation of leaders, like Amy Purdy and Nick Vujicic, used the power of technology and social media to display wheelchairs or prosthetic devices without explanation. People feared disability less. Society was beginning to see a person first, and their disability second.
As those conversations shifted, I realized that there was an opportunity to use technology to guide future generations. In July 2022, I decided to try the hand.
The role of patient advocate is a great honor. Through sharing my journey, I' m able to reach thousands of other people who would benefit from its extraordinary capabilities. That' s why I wear a bionic hand — not because I' m broken, but because I have an opportunity to improve the human capabilities that already exist.
(1)、Why did the author develop a love for all sports?A、She was longing for fame. B、Sports cased her pains. C、She wanted to defeat her disability. D、Her prosthetic device gave her power.(2)、What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A、More people acknowledged their limits. B、The disabled needed a friendlier environment. C、Social media gave the disabled equal rights. D、Technology shifted people' s attitudes to disability.(3)、Which of the following words can best describe the author?A、Intelligent and brave. B、Warm-hearted and patient. C、Independent and creative. D、Responsible and strong-willed.(4)、What should one do according to the passage?A、Maximize one' s abilities. B、Build one' s confidence. C、Stick to one' s goal. D、Struggle for one' s opportunities. -
3、 第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5分)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。
PLAY: The Age of Innocence
PRICE: $10
DISCOUNTS:
Saver: $3 off for any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children under 15, people over 65 and full-time students.
Supersaver: Half-price are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby Tickets: Best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people suitable for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: School parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: We are unable to exchange tickets or refund (退还) money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
BOOKING: There are three easy ways to book seats for the performance:
— In person: The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday between 10 a. m. and 8 p. m.
— By telephone: Dial 01324976 to reserve your tickets.
— By post: Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
(1)、According to the text, who can get $3 off?A、A disabled person. B、A 60-year-old man. C、A 20-year-old college student. D、The people who book the tickets on Sundays.(2)、Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A、There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theater. B、A group of 10 persons can get a 10 percent discount. C、The money will be refunded before the performance is on. D、A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets.(3)、What is the text?A、A poster of a play. B、A plan for a performance. C、Notices of discounts. D、Guidelines for ticket-buying. -
4、短文续写
Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and unnoticed student, he felt like a lone wolf, struggling against the complexities of high school life. Ms Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his otherwise dark world. Her warm smile and gentle behavior made her stand out among the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand his conservative nature, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone.
One day, after class, Ms Lau approached Alex with excitement shining in her eyes. "Alex, I have an offer for you," she said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world."
Alex's heart skipped a beat, the prospect of traveling to a foreign country both exciting and terrifying. He hesitated, unsure if he had the courage to start such an adventure. But Ms Lau's firm belief in him gave him the push he needed to take a leap of faith.
Under Ms Lau's guidance, Alex began preparing for the trip. He got really interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. Ms Lau became his mentor(导师), teaching him not only the language but also invaluable life lessons. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one's comfort zone.
The day of departure arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn't help but feel amazed as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms Lau's comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown.
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During their time in China, Alex wholeheartedly enjoyed the experience.
Back in the United States, Alex was a changed person.
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5、 完形填空
Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe. Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it 1 . She and her husband have spent the last two years traveling the world, stopping everywhere from Paris to Singapore. It might sound like one long, expensive 2 , but the couple has an unusual way to make their travel 3 .
They're part of a new form of the 4 economy: an online group of house sitters. Throughout their no-cost stays in 5 homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner's 6 .
It's not all sightseeing. The two travelers carefully 7 their trips, scheduling their days around the pets that are sometimes difficult to 8 . But house sitting also offers a level of 9 they can't find in a hotel. "It's like 10 at a friend's house," Jessica says.
The couple has a high 11 rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the homeowner's 12 . For Jessica, that means 13 plenty of pictures of happy pets, keeping the house 14 and leaving a nice small gift before heading to the next house. "You want to make the homeowner feel that they made the right 15 ," she says.
(1)A 、 indoors B 、online C 、single-handed D 、full-time(2)A 、game B 、service C 、vacation D 、procedure(3)A 、safe B 、busy C 、helpful D 、affordable(4)A 、local B 、private C 、sharing D 、agricultural(5)A 、strangers' B 、parents' C 、co-workers' D 、neighbors'(6)A 、favor B 、defense C 、honor D 、absence(7)A 、plan B 、explain C 、compare D 、complete(8)A 、buy B 、transport C 、choose D 、please(9)A 、support B 、comfort C 、control D 、attention(10)A 、cooking B 、staying C 、waiting D 、studying(11)A 、success B 、survival C 、growth D 、unemployment(12)A 、budget B 、abilities C 、expectations D 、understanding(13)A 、admiring B 、donating C 、sending D 、borrowing(14)A 、clean B 、open C 、simple D 、empty(15)A 、guess B 、decision C 、response D 、impression -
6、 七选五
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. , but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What's more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants?
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. .
Why are indoor plants good for you?
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, ". I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood." Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. .
Which plants can you grow?
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. "," Spoelstra says. "It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature."
A.All plants are different
B.Not only do they look beautiful
C.There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D.Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E.Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best
F.Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G.Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
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7、 阅读理解
I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World. It was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy (哲学).
That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you — and then try to explain them.
Eric Weiner's The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.
Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher's work in the context (背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. This, more than a book about understanding philosophy, is a book about learning to use philosophy to improve a life.
He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding (解读) their messages and adding his own interpretation.
The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. It's worth your time, even if time is something we don't have a lot of.
(1)、 Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?A、Foucault. B、Eric Weiner. C、Jostein Gaarder. D、A college teacher.(2)、 Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?A、To compare Weiner with them. B、To give examples of great works. C、To praise their writing skills. D、To help readers understand Weiner's book.(3)、 What does the author like about The Socrates Express?A、Its views on history are well-presented. B、Its ideas can be applied to daily life. C、It includes comments from readers. D、It leaves an open ending.(4)、What does the author think of Weiner's book?A、Objective and plain. B、Daring and ambitious. C、Serious and hard to follow. D、Humorous and straightforward. -
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Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.
She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day's work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: "I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and it was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills."
Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: "I've moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out."
With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £
823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifths wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.
(1)、Which is closest in meaning to "a dab hand" in paragraph 1?A、An artist. B、A winner. C、A specialist. D、A pioneer.(2)、Why did Terri's grandfather give her £5 a day?A、For a birthday gift. B、As a treat for her work. C、To support her DIY projects. D、To encourage her to take up a hobby.(3)、 How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A、By making it look like before. B、By furnishing it herself. C、By splitting the rent with a roommate. D、By cancelling the rental agreement.(4)、 What trend in DIY does the research show?A、It is becoming more costly. B、It is getting more time-consuming. C、It is turning into a seasonal industry. D、It is gaining popularity among females. -
9、 阅读理解
Where to Eat in Bangkok
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.
Nahm
Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It's the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the world's 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his London-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in
2010.
Issaya Siamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai's first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo.lan
Bo.lan has been making waves in Bangkok's culinary scene since it opened in
2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine's roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, there's a large set menu.
Gaggan
Earning first place on the latest "Asia's 50 best restaurants" list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues (场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.
(1)、What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?A、They adopt modern cooking methods. B、They have branches in London. C、They have top-class chefs. D、They are based in hotels.(2)、Which restaurant offers a large set menu?A、Gaggan. B、Bo. lan. C、Issaya Siamese Club. D、Nahm.(3)、What is special about Gaggan?A、It hires staff from India. B、It puts on a play every day. C、It serves hard-to-find local dishes. D、It shows the cooking process to guests. -
10、 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。
Thomas watched the irrigation canal (灌溉渠) for a sign of water. It looked as dry as he felt inside. Thomas's thoughts were interrupted as his younger sister, Maggie, came skipping across the field.
"What are you giving Mama for her birthday?" she asked.
Thomas felt his stomach turn. He had forgotten that Mama's birthday, the first since they left their hometown, was tomorrow. "It's a surprise, Maggie," he answered. It was the truth.
Even he would be surprised.
Thomas would wish to be back in the mountains of their hometown. Surely Mama would want the same. At least it rained there. Each time it did, Mama, Thomas, and Maggie would sit on the front porch and watch for a rainbow. Then each of them picked out a favorite color in the rainbow. Mama always gave the same answer. "Turquoise (蓝绿色,绿松石)," she would finally say with a dreamy smile, pointing at the sky. "Squeezed in tight, between the blue and green. Close your eyes and you can see it. If you could touch it, it would feel cool, like a breeze blowing across the stream."
Thomas was discouraged. The sun would be setting soon, and he still had nothing to give his mother. What he saw around were rocks and sand. He picked up a large, flat rock, scooped up the dirt and watched it fall to the ground. Suddenly, something caught his eye. A speck of color peeked through the dirt.
"Hey, what's this?" he asked.
"Let's find out," Maggie yelled. Thomas and Maggie dug with their fingers and uncovered a small, round stone. In the center, there was a tiny hole.
"That's just a turquoise bead (珠子)," Thomas exclaimed. "My friend Jack's sister has a jar full of them."
"Let's see if there are more," Maggie got excited.
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"I have an idea," Thomas said cheerfully.
Early the next morning, Thomas and Maggie set a small package on the table.
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11、假定你是李华,你校英文报"人与动物"栏目刊登主题为"保护野生动物"的短文,邀你投稿。请你以此为题,谈谈野生动物出现生存危机的原因、影响及解决方法。
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Protecting Wild Animals
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12、/span>.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。
Jen is a 39-year old community dancer with Down's Syndrome(唐氏综合征). She is the founder of Dance Syndrome, a nonprofit organization that brings together 1 dancers and make them feel equal to everyone.
Dancing has always been in her veins. As a young girl, Jen seized every opportunity to dance with full 2 both in the morning and during her 10 minutes of 3 before bedtime. The dynamic workout would keep her 4 all day long.
Life hasn't been straightforward for Jen. She was 5 by a number of dance clubs in primary school and encountered numerous 6 while pursuing her passion for dance. Despite these challenges, her ambition to share her love for dance and 7 disabled individuals in the art grew stronger.
After leaving school at 18, Jen spent over 10 years searching 8 for opportunities to be trained as a dance leader. Eventually, she had to give up and decided to try her own way, not knowing where it might lead!
Despite the 9 , Dance Syndrome was established in 2009. Jen and her fellow disabled dance leaders took 10 of the charitable organization, working alongside non-disabled dance artists who helped them work more professionally.
Over the decade, Dance Syndrome has 11 thousands of disabled dancers, cultivating an environment where every person is recognized as equal, 12 and accepted for who they are. The year 2019 witnessed Jen 13 for the third time as a member of Shaw T rust's Disability Power 100. She is a living proof that 14 can come from unexpected places and that disabled individuals can 15 society in extraordinary ways.
(1)A 、 confusing B 、 disabled C 、 talented D 、 clumsy(2)A 、 energy B 、 fear C 、 speed D 、 courage(3)A 、 concentration B 、 imagination C 、 relaxation D 、 celebration(4)A 、 exhausted B 、 astonished C 、 motivated D 、 refreshed(5)A 、 held back B 、 left alone C 、 looked after D 、 turned down(6)A 、 consequences B 、 barriers C 、 friends D 、 experiences(7)A 、 discover B 、 employ C 、 engage D 、 entertain(8)A 、 in particular B 、 in return C 、 in vain D 、 in advance(9)A 、 frustration B 、 progress C 、 curiosity D 、 uncertainty(10)A 、 possession B 、 charge C 、 advantage D 、 control(11)A 、 supported B 、 praised C 、 paid D 、 added(12)A 、 valued B 、 envied C 、 united D 、 rewarded(13)A 、 regarded B 、 listed C 、 interviewed D 、 expected(14)A 、 inspiration B 、 friendship C 、 teamwork D 、 leadership(15)A 、 contribute to B 、 adapt to C 、 belong to D 、 live up to -
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If you've spent any time online in the first few weeks of 2023, you may have already picked up on the buzz surrounding ChatGPT. But what exactly is it?
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI. It enables users to "converse" with it in a way that's meant to copy natural conversation. The easy-to-understand, easy-to-use, and free tool has already gained popularity as both an alternative to traditional search engines and as a tool for Al writing, among other things.
What does GPT stand for?
While older AI chatbots could answer questions with detailed responses, ChatGPT uses a dialog format, which allows it to answer follow-up and clarifying questions, as well as recognize and reject inappropriate or dangerous requests (such as questions about illegal activity).
How to use ChatGPT to increase your work?
Knowing how to effectively communicate with ChatGPT, or any generative AI model, is called prompt engineering. You can either include ChatGPT in your day-to-day work to conduct a research or to help you get started on a writing project while staring at a blank page.
ChatGPT uses natural language processing (NLP), an AI technology that deals with understanding, analyzing, and generating human-like language. It analyzes sample texts from the internet and conversations provided by real humans, and then ranks outputs based on the quality of the response. Providing occasional feedback from humans is a technique that can help fine-tune the output by improving both safety and reliability.
A. As a user, you can ask questions or make requests, and ChatGPT will respond.
B. ChatGPT has become a powerful tool to save time and energy.
C. In this article, you can find all you need to know about ChatGPT.
D. ChatGPT represents the future of all chatbots without doubt.
E. The "GPT" in ChatGPT is short for generative pre-trained transformer.
F. How does ChatGPT work?
G. The technique to apply when using ChatGPT.
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14、阅读理解
D
In school, we learned the periodic table and were told to recite the alphabet, but nobody forced us to take a class on what emotions are and how they work before we entered the big world. And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult.
Yet, research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial and people with high emotional awareness have better social and emotional functioning. In layman's terms, that can translate as being able to predict your emotions and develop coping mechanisms in advance, becoming wise to unhealthy behavior patterns, and even being more in tune with the needs of others.
"Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It's absolutely essential in maintaining good mental health," explains Rachel Vora, psychotherapist and founder of CYP Wellbeing. "When we are able to identify and reflect on our emotional responses, we can understand how this influences our behaviors and in turn, change the way we respond to challenging situations."
Of course, pinpointing how we feel can often prove difficult. It's the very reason we turn to general phrases like "I feel blue" or "I'm not myself today". Vora says this is often because on some level we don't want to know how we really feel. "We can often try to numb (使麻木), suppress or avoid emotions because they feel overwhelming or distressing and this can often lead to a lack of emotional awareness as we feel disconnected from ourselves," she explains.
Without emotional awareness, we can also develop emotional blind spots: unhealthy thoughts, behaviors and coping mechanisms that are hidden from our view. Perhaps you may feel self-doubt when you receive negative feedback. Unless you take time for introspection (反省), you'll remain unaware of these habits. Vora says tuning into your emotions and honestly reflecting on how you feel is key. "By identifying our emotional blind spots, we can feel more in control of our emotions, how to improve our mood and also how we respond in challenging situations."
(1)、 What can we know about people with high emotional awareness?A、They can foresee their emotions. B、They solve problems ahead of time. C、They always keep positive attitude.D They can avoid unhealthy behaviors.
(2)、 How does Vora view emotional awareness?A、It can be gained without difficulty. B、It is vital for us to keep mental health. C、It can enable us to respond to challenges easily. D、It is helpful to understand most people's emotions.(3)、What does the word "this" in paragraph 4 refer to?A、We don't know how we feel. B、We lack emotional awareness. C、We can't control our emotions. D、We describe our emotions with difficulty.(4)、 What is the last paragraph mainly about?A、How to control our mood. B、What to do with our habits. C、When to practise self-reflection. D、How to develop emotional awareness. -
15、阅读理解
C
A new outdoor fabric (织物) stores energy by day and then lights up at night. Being tested in a city park, this totally "cool" fabric has attracted interest for its many urban uses.
This is the invention of Anai Green, an industrial and product designer based in Tel Aviv, Israel. She designed a fabric that includes organic and solar photovoltaic cells (光伏电池). The cells capture sunlight and store the energy in strips with LEDs. This allows the fabric to shade public space by day. When night falls, these strips light up. Green said, "We use LumiWeave to light public space without carbon emissions, making the lighting all-natural. And we spread light in the area we want to light only."
The system was designed to adapt to all weather conditions and can continue to provide lighting even after three days without sunlight. In addition, you simply put LumiWeave up and the sun will do the work. This in itself saves 50 percent of the cost of building standard lighting, and it saves 100 percent on the electricity bills. This is great news for cities. Tel Aviv, Green's hometown, is trying out LumiWeave in AtidimPark.
The mayor of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, is making efforts to address climate change. "LumiWeave will turn out to be a groundbreaking project," Huldai said. The mayor added that LumiWeave is especially important as it solves the issue of shading urban areas and uses clean energy.
The new fabric can be fixed atop bike paths, in children's parks and in walking areas. Many big cities in Israel are planning on adopting LumiWeave. As there is also use for the fabric in outdoor sitting areas of restaurants and hotels, Green has developed a LumiWeave parasol (大遮阳伞). "We are now developing the possibility of controlling it from the phone — we're creating an application," Green said. LumiWeave provides an ideal solution for urban parks and gardens. We hope that it will soon be lighting up night skies around the world.
(1)、 How does the new outdoor fabric work?A、By turning household waste into clean energy. B、By using photovoltaic cells to promote plant growth. C、By providing shade and energy in an eco-friendly way. D、By changing its temperatures according to the weather.(2)、 Which of the following can be the feature of LumiWeave?A、It's functional and cost-effective. B、It takes up a lot of public space. C、It's equipped with self-repair materials. D、It can broadcast weather conditions more quickly.(3)、What's Ron Huldai's attitude towards LumiWeave?A Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Supportive.
(4)、 What can we infer about LumiWeave from Paragraph 5?A、It may cause safety concerns. B、It will be further developed for wider use. C、It will be replaced by more intelligent devices. D、It can reduce the waiting time in some places. -
16、阅读理解
B
I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for the parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids' whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, "What's wrong with your mom's face?" Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, "It's my mom's birthmark! Don't be rude!" I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman's evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if the world would judge my children. I always worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn't want them to grow up feeling judged. Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.
When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel "normal" around them and their unconditional love. With time going by, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I've begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model.
Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!
(1)、 What happened when the author went to attend the parent-teacher night?A、Athena was praised by others for her bravery and optimism. B、Athena defended her mother against her classmate's rudeness. C、Some parents criticized their kids because of their misbehaviour. D、The author felt shocked at her daughter's response to her classmate.(2)、 According to paragraph 2, which of the following views might the author agree with?A、Friendship needs to be watered by love. B、We should treat our children as best friends. C、We should accept other people's differences. D、Our ability to handle difficulties can be developed.(3)、How are the daughters influenced by the author's birthmark?A、They have to drop out of school. B、They have the same physical condition as me. C、They have difficulty maintaining friendships. D、They feel worried because they are often judged.(4)、 What is the best title for the passage?A、A birthmark to live with. B、My strongest supporters. C、A kind and accepting heart. D、The confidence to be different. -
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A
FAMOUS CHINESE PAINTINGS, ARTISTIC TREASURES
With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the most culturally unique nations. Over many centuries, Chinese artists have created paintings that are now in the hearts of more than a billion people.
Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi
The legend has it that Cao Zhi, a prince of the state of Cao Wei, fell in love with the governor's daughter. However, she married his brother, Cao Pi, and the prince became upset. Later, he composed an emotional poem about the love between the goddess and common people. In the 4th century, Gu Kaizhi, a Chinese artist, was moved by the story and illustrated the poem.
Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang
During the Tang Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and flourishing culture. In this period, the genre of "beautiful women painting" enjoyed popularity. Coming from a noble background, Zhou Fang, a Chinese artist, created artworks in this genre. In his painting, the ladies stand as though they are fashion models, but one of them is entertaining herself by teasing a cute dog.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan
Zhang Zeduan depicted the landscape in his work Along the River During the Qingming Festival. However, instead of concentrating on the vastness of nature, he captured the daily life of the people of Bianjing, present-day Kaifeng. His work shows much about life in the Northern Song Dynasty.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng
Not only did officials and scholars enjoy listening to music, but they also found pleasure in depicting nature. One such painter was Wang Ximeng. He was a prodigy. Wang Ximeng painted A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains when he was only seventeen years old. He died several years later, but he left one of the largest and most beautiful paintings in Chinese history.
(1)、 Where do you think this passage is taken from?A、A novel. B、A travel journal. C、A magazine. D、A book review.(2)、 What can we learn from this passage?A、Wang Ximeng created his masterpiece in his teens. B、Nymph of the Luo River is a poem written by Cao Zhi. C、Zhou Fang painted fashion models in his painting. D、Zhang Zeduan's painting describes daily life of officials.(3)、 Which is your best choice if you want to enjoy a painting with the beauty of nature?A、Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi. B、A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng. C、Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang. D、Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan. -
18、 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。
John and Nancy were left with their grandmother Linda after their mom was hospitalized for illness. They were curious about when they could finally see their mom.
"The hospital won't allow her to leave until all of her medical bills are settled. I have given your mom all I could, but there's still a large amount that we need to pay off," Linda explained. John and Nancy missed their mom a lot and wanted her to come back home as soon as possible.
"What if we put up a lemonade stand (摊位) John?" Nancy asked her older brother.
"We can pick the lemons from the garden and make fresh juice out of them," she suggested. Her brother smiled, "That's a great idea, Nancy!" From then on, John and Nancy stayed outside the entire afternoon after school selling lemonade. A week went by, they only managed to earn ten dollars.
On Saturday morning, they sat on the side of the yard, looking worried. After a couple of seconds, their silent pondering (沉思) was interrupted by loud police sirens. "Hey, fellas!" one of the policemen greeted. "My colleague Jacob said that his neighbor had a lemonade stand in front of their yard." The two children nodded. "I'm sorry, officer. But I didn't think there would be anything wrong with that. Besides, we didn't earn a lot," John tried to explain.
"Don't worry. You're not in trouble. I bought a cup of it from you two the other day, remember? I asked why you were selling lemonade, and you told me it was to raise funds to get your mom out of the hospital," Jacob interrupted upon seeing John and Nancy looked nervous.
"I told my friends over here, and we decided we wanted to help. Come to the back of the police car, and we have something to show you," Jacob told the kids. They slowly made their way to the back of one of the police cars and saw a nicely-painted wooden lemonade stand. "That's beautiful!" Nancy said in surprise.
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。
"There's a big food festival downtown today, and we got you a stand." Jacob said. "Why not go there and give it a shot?"
There was a large crowd eager to buy lemonade.
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19、 假定你是李华,请给你的外国朋友Jerry发一封邮件,介绍你校上周举办的拔河比赛(tug-of-war)。内容包括:
1. 比赛目的及过程;
2. 你的感受。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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20、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Morley Safer has worked in television news for 61 years. He's spent 46 of those years on his broadcast, longer than anyone else. As a (travel), he holds some sort of record, (take) planes, trains, boats, even bicycles to the ends of the Earth.
When he was 24, a door opened that would change his life. He was hired a television news writer at the CBC, Canada's premier broadcasting network. And soon enough, he was foreign correspondent(记者), the job he'd dreamed of. His passport filled up quickly. In late 1963, Morley caught the eye of the American network leaders, hired him to join the great CBS bureau in London. From his base in London, he covered shooting wars in Algeria and Cyprus.
By the time he was 35, he (cover) news in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. It's fair (say) that nobody alive today has seen as much and reported on it as (brilliant) as Morley. Simply by example, he's made the rest of us better journalists. His writing (consider) the best in the business. His toughness and kindness and sense of humor are legendary.
In a business that's fast-moving and sometimes competitive, he survived and prospered, either outworking outliving everyone else, trying to get to the bottom of things.