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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。
On the crowded supermarket shelves, food products try to attract attention, using packaging and labels to clinch the deal. Around 72% of American consumers say that product packaging influences their purchase decisions. Food companies are aware of this and understand that it applies to packaging design as well as the message conveyed through labels.
Louis Biscotti, the National Leader for Food Beverage Services Group, writes that when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) update d its policy on the nutrition facts label for packaged foods in 2020, food and drink companies found they could use the labels on their packaging to provide nutritional and other data to drive increase in sales. The information on the FDA labels and what they packed onto their labels and packaging greatly increased sales. Many consumers surveyed were more likely to buy products with "natural" labels.
A new report takes a look at the popularity of the "natural" claim on food packaging and it's eye-opening. "Food suppliers can use the label that claims the food is ‘natural' at a relatively low cost because regulatory(监管的) agencies treat the claim as meaning nothing artificial was added and that the product was hardly processed," the authors explain.
While that is certainly valuable information to know, the problem is in consumers' understanding of what "natural" means. Studies show that people think a product labeled as "natural" delivers benefits far beyond what it actually does, with most consumers mistakenly linking health and environmental care qualities to food with "natural" labels. In a 2022 survey, 86% of people reported that they purchased products with "natural" labels because they believed the labels indicated better-than-standard animal welfare and higher environmental care production practices.
That might simply seem discouraging as food producers are taking advantage of consumers' innocence to increase sales. But the more serious problem is how this harms food producers who are actually meeting the standards for stricter labeling. These producers are doing good but ending up at a competitive disadvantage if consumers consider foods labeled "natural" as alike.
As a consequence, any health and environmental care benefits that might have been realized from consumers choosing products that matched their preferences could be lost.
(1)、What does the underlined word "clinch" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A、Secure. B、Standardize. C、Close. D、Cut.(2)、What was the consequence of the FDA's 2020 policy on packaged foods?A、It helped consumers make careful choices. B、It led to a sharp price rise in packaged foods. C、Companies found new chances to increase sales. D、Companies were forced to make more healthy products.(3)、Why does the food with the "natural" label gain favor with consumers?A、It has a better taste. B、It is at a lower price. C、It comes in a great many varieties. D、It is thought to be healthy and green.(4)、What's the text mainly about?A、Label design is important for food companies. B、The message on food labels may be misleading. C、Customers should check the label before purchasing. D、"Natural" labels should be added to food packaging. -
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。
Scientists at Northwestern University are doing a dream job— they coached people in a lucid dream (a state where people are aware that they are currently dreaming) and then questioned people who were deep in dream-filled rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The crazy part? Those dreamers were actually answering basic questions via eye movements.
In this study, the researchers had subjects move their eyes back and forth to count out numbers, for example, eight minus six. The subjects moved their eyes back and forth twice, according to the instructions the scientists gave them while they were awake.
The study just involved six people out of 36 who were able to both have lucid dreams and register correct answers to questions from inside. But what if these six subjects are exceptional and the findings don't reflect a larger population?
If the subjects in the study were not truly in REM sleep, it would decrease the reliability of the findings. Besides, another problem is that REM sleep must be stabilized because even the eye movements themselves can wake people up sometimes. To overcome these two potential problems, the scientists used their polysomnography(多导睡眠图) set-up which helped them get an all-sided assessment of various physiological parameters(生理参数) during sleep.
"Sleep has classically been defined as unresponsiveness to external environmental inputs ——and that feature is still typically part of the definition today," explains Benjamin Baird, a sleep researcher. "This work pushes us to rethink about some of those fundamental definitions about the nature of sleep itself, and what's possible in sleep."
The idea of learning during sleep has long been unrealistic. But the research indicates that people might really be able to study while asleep in a way that could help their waking life, like memorizing facts or visualizing high performance sports or music. "In addition, dreaming could also be used to solve problems and promote creativity," the researchers conclude. "The next moonshot ideas could be produced with a method that can combine the creative advantages of dreaming with the logical advantages of waking."
(1)、What does the surprising phenomenon in Paragraph 1 refer to?A、People can remember their dreams very vividly. B、People can predict future events in their dreams. C、People are sensitive to some sounds even in dreams. D、People can respond to the outside world while dreaming.(2)、What role did the scientists' polysomnography set-up play?A、To analyze the subjects' dream content. B、To help the subjects stabilize their dreams. C、To control the duration of the subjects' sleep. D、To measure and confirm the subjects' sleep state.(3)、What does Benjamin Baird think of the new research?A、It challenges traditional understandings of sleep. B、It confirms the necessity of studying human sleep. C、It proves the impact of environment on sleep quality. D、It shows the weakness of current sleep monitoring methods.(4)、What does the last paragraph mainly discuss?A、A further explanation of the research methods. B、Potential applications of the research findings. C、A reasonable doubt about the research process. D、Supporting evidence for the research results. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Anand Malligavad, known as the "Lake Man" in India, is a mechanical engineer from Bengaluru. He has spent his life studying ancient techniques for keeping lakes clean. Malligavad has successfully restored many lakes, covering a total surface area of 800 acres. These lakes now hold 106 million gallons of water, and the groundwater level in those regions has increased by eight feet.
It was in 2017, and he was out for a walk with colleagues when he fell into a smelly, dirty lake. Then the very next day, he asked his company if they would fund the restoration of the 36-ac re lake. However, they were uncertain whether Malligavad could do this. Determined to succeed, Malligavad took it upon himself to study the history of the lake and familiarize himself with various lake restoration methods. Four months later, Malligavad received funding from his company, which enabled him to start working on this project in the city of Bengaluru.
With the aid of hundreds of volunteers, they removed the waste and opened the channel. Malligavad then adopted the ancient Chola method to build mud walls that channel the extra rainwater into the lakes for agricultural use. It took them just 45 days and then they waited for the rains. Six months later, when the rainy season came, he was out boating on a fresh, clean lake. "When I saw the lake, I felt younger, and I wanted to jump into it,"Malligavad said.
Since this first win, Malligavad has not stopped. He has created a non-profit organization called The lake Revivers Collective. "All I have is a sense of urgency that if we don't repair the damage we've already caused," he said, "it's going to end badly for all of us. Water shortage is a major problem in Bengaluru, Water tankers(水罐车) must drive in to meet the population's needs." His methods help to solve the problem, and even attract wildlife.
(1)、Why is Malligavad called the "Lake Man" in India?A、He lives by fishing in many lakes. B、He is devoted to restoring lakes. C、He is good at boating on lakes. D、He has created the newest ways of cleaning up lakes.(2)、How did Malligavad respond to his company's doubt?A、By discontinuing the restoration project. B、By seeking help from other companies. C、By doing research into the lake to win support. D、By introducing the history of the lake to the public.(3)、How can we best describe the approach applied in Bengaluru?A、Practical and fruitful. B、Challenging and dissatisfying. C、Traditional but useless. D、Creative but costly.(4)、What inspired Malligavad to start the non-profit organization?A、A serious lack of water resources. B、His passion for wildlife protection. C、The wish to attract public attention. D、His desire to help purchase water tankers. -
4、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
TAKE A DAY TRIP TO INISHMORE
The Aran Islands are a group of three islands located off the western coast of Ireland. Inishmore is the largest of the three. A multi-award-winning film was shot here. Ted Fest, a celebration of the TV sitcom Father Ted, is hosted here annually. As a major tourist destination, it offers historical sites, charming beaches and steep cliffs(悬崖) and walking or cycling provides the finest means of exploring the island.
How to get to Inishmore
Ferry(渡船) from Rossaveel to Inishmore
⇒Cost of a round trip:£30 per adult;€15 per child (5-12 years old);free for children under 4
⇒Duration: about 40 min.
Ferry from Doolin to Inishmore
⇒Cost of a round trip:€39 per adult;€20 per child (5-12 years old); free for children under 4;€105per family (2 adults, 2 children);€120 per family(2 adults, 3 children)
⇒Duration: about 35 min.
Flight from Connemara Airport to Inishmore
⇒Cost of a round trip:€63 per adult;€36 per person under 18 years old; free for children under 2
⇒Duration: less than 10 min.
Popular spots on Inishmore
Kilronan
Visit the small museum Aran Heritage Center in Kilronan. It has various exhibits such as the traditional clothes and Irish boats on the island.
Seal Colony
About 8k m from Kilronan, across from St. Kieran's church ruins, you may spot seals chilling in the sun or swimming around the bay.
Dun Aengus
Dun Aengus is a ring fort(堡垒) built more than 3,000 years ago. Bikes are not allowed on site, but you can leave them at the bottom of the hill and walk your way up.
Worm Hole
Known locally as the Serpent's Lair, this rectangular hole in the rock is a playground for local kids and tourists who want to go cliff diving.
(1)、What can we know about Inishmore from Paragraph 1?A、It lies in eastern Ireland. B、It is best explored in a car. C、It once served as a movie set. D、It plays host to Ted Fest every two years.(2)、How much would a couple pay for a round ferry trip from Doolin to Inishmore?A、€60. B、€78. C、€63 D、€162.(3)、Which spot appeals to water sports lovers most?A、Kilronan. B、Seal Colony. C、Dun Aengus. D、Worm Hole. -
5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、When did Lang Ping start to train as a volleyball player regularly?A、At the age of 6. B、At the age of 13. C、At the age of 16.(2)、In which event did Lang Ping win the first gold medal?A、The 3rd World Cup. B、The Olympic Games. C、The 9th World Women's Volleyball Championship.(3)、What is the speaker mainly talking about?A、Achievements of the China women's national volleyball team. B、An introduction to a famous volleyball player and coach. C、Well-known international volleyball competitions.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What did Mr. Johnson do just now?A、He played a piece of music. B、He prepared for a speech. C、He delivered a lecture.(2)、Where did music come from according to Mr. Johnson?A、The process of cooperation. B、Religious activities. C、Sounds in nature.(3)、What's the main use of music for common people?A、To entertain themselves. B、To observe festivals. C、To make money.(4)、What is the woman doing?A、Hosting a ceremony. B、Organizing a workshop. C、Conducting an interview.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why does Edward need the job?A、To earn tuition fees. B、To cover travel costs. C、To gain work experience.(2)、Where did Edward work before?A、In a snack bar. B、In a bookstore. C、In a camera shop.(3)、What is the present job like?A、Tiring but time-flexible. B、Easy but poorly paid. C、Tough but well-paid.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What can we say about Alice?A、She's friendly. B、She's ambitious. C、She's humorous.(2)、What's Mr. Smith's attitude towards Alice's performance in the new environment?A、Concerned. B、Doubtful. C、Satisfied.(3)、Who is Mr. Smith speaking to?A、Alice's friend. B、Alice's teacher. C、Alice's mother.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What's the relationship between Tom and Kate?A、Colleagues. B、Neighbors. C、Classmates.(2)、What does Kate invite Tom and Henry to do this Friday afternoon?A、Go cycling. B、Attend a party. C、Cook dinner together.
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10、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At a library. B、At a hair salon. C、At a clothes store.
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11、 What change does the woman like to make in their travel plan?A、The destination. B、The accommodation. C、The means of traveling.
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12、 What did John do last night?A、He did some paperwork. B、He dealt with a customer. C、He organized a meeting.
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13、 What does the man want to do?A、Have a rest. B、Take a walk. C、Have a family gathering.
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14、 What is the weather probably like now?A、Rainy. B、Sunny. C、Cloudy.
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15、你校将举办以"讲故事,话家风"为主题的英语演讲比赛。请以"My family tradition"为题写一篇演讲稿参赛,
内容包括:
1.一件家风小事;
2.对你的影响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
My family tradition
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16、 At age 18, instead of following the traditional path of marriage like the majority of girls, she chose to study medicine.
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17、 When these immigrants left their countries, they carried a bit of home in their hearts, and built a new home here.
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18、 About a month ago, I was sailing, and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind.
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19、如今,科学家们研制出飞行器,将宇航员送人太空,去获得重大发现。(不定式做后置定语和目的状语)
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20、想到还有那么多人需要帮助,林医生开办了一间私人诊所。(现在分词做状语)