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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.
When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents, most of them proudly replied, "Well, I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc." But this kind of answer misses the point.
More often than not, what we mean when we say someone " has an accent" is that their accent is different from the local one, or that pronunciations are different from our own. But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice (偏见). Funnily enough, in terms of the language study, every person speaks with an accent. It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents. Even if you don't hear it yourself, you speak with some sort of accent. In this sense, it's pointless to point out that someone "has an accent". We all do!
Every person speaks a dialect, too. In the field of language study, a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure, phrases and words. For instance, "You got eat or not? " (meaning "Have you eaten?") is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English. The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn't mean that Singapore Oral English is "wrong "or "ungrammatical". The sentence is well-formed and clearly communicative, according to native Singapore English speakers' solid system of grammar. Why should it be wrong just because it's different?
We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone.
Language differences like these provide insights into people's cultural experiences and backgrounds. In a global age, the way one speaks is a distinct part of one's identity. Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech. We'd learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.
(1)、 What does the author think of his/ her friends' response in paragraph 1?A、It misses the real meaning of accents. B、It reflects their language levels. C、It misses the point of communication. D、It reflects their self confidence.(2)、Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English?A、To correct a grammatical mistake. B、To show the diversity of dialects. C、To show the use of dialects is reasonable. D、To bring in a traditional approach.(3)、What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph?A、Learn to speak with your local dialect. B、Seek for an official definition of accents. C、Appreciate the value of accents and dialects. D、Tell our local languages from others'.(4)、What can be a suitable title for this passage?A、Accents Represent Our Identities B、Everyone Has an Accent C、Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding D、Standard English Is at Risk -
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.
It takes eight hours and $250, 000 to get to what remains of the RMS Titanic. On Sunday, five people got into the underwater craft Titan to make that journey. The craft lost contact only an hour and 45 minutes into the eight- day expedition. Later wreckage (残骸) was found matching that of the craft. Despite the danger of traveling some 12, 500 feet below the surface, this was an irresistible opportunity—very few people get to see the Titanic with their own eyes. Actually, dives to the Titanic have been around for more than 20 years.
It wasn't until 1985 that an expedition led by Robert Ballard and Jean-Louis Michel discovered the Titanic's final resting place. In July 1986, Ballard placed a memorial on the ship, asking that the site be left undisturbed in memory of the more than 1, 500 people who died there.
But that didn't happen. Instead, competition over who would be allowed to salvage (打捞) artifacts (文物) from the ship heated up. In part, it was an effort to document and conserve the artifacts — but it was also a rush for profits from artifact sales and public displays.
In 1992, a federal court ruled that TVLP was the first and exclusive salvor of the Titanic. Now known as RMS Titanic Inc. , the company has conducted eight expeditions to the Titanic, and has sold more than 5, 000 objects taken from the site, including jewelry.
While battles for visitation and salvage rights were fought in court, expeditions to the Titanic continued, giving rise to a small but pricey tourist market. Multiple companies offered public tours to explore the Titanic wreck, with prices ranging from $32, 500 to $105, 129 per person over the years. The Titanic was damaged significantly upon impact with the seabed, and slowly, iron-eating bacteria are consuming what remains. In 2019, a dive confirmed huge portions of the ship were collapsing. Today the surrounding site is littered with trash. Visitors have also littered the area with memorials. Attempts to protect the wreck are ongoing. In 2020, the United Kingdom and the United States agreed to work together to grant or deny licenses to people entering and taking artifacts from the site.
(1)、What is the main idea of the first paragraph?A、How people explored the Titanic B、The danger of diving to the Titanic. C、People's strong interest in the Titanic D、The details of Titanic expedition.(2)、Why did Ballard put a memorial on the Titanic?A、To mark the ship for further research. B、To honor his dead teammates. C、To celebrate his achievement. D、To protect the ship's remains.(3)、What motivates the competition over the rights to salvage objects from the Titanic?A、Scientific exploration B、Historical research C、Economic interest D、Technological development(4)、What is the current condition of the Titanic?A、It is being restored B、It is being moved to a new place. C、It is preserved in a museum. D、It is under united protection. -
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.
It was our first Thanksgiving in the new house, and I wanted everything to be perfect. However, my husband just got a new job in retail, so our family "plan" for everyone to take part in the necessary prep work had been torpedoed. To make matters worse, a key project for me that week had claimed two days of planned vacation. John Lennon was right: Life is what happens while you are making other plans.
By Wednesday night, while my husband was selling camping equipment as Christmas gifts, my children and I were at home and into full-blown vacuum mania (吸尘狂潮) . I was thankful that a kid's pocket money did not make up salary as I put my six and eight-year-old to work, going against all child labor laws. For my part, I was as busy as a bee in the toilet bowl, heading for a breakdown
I don't remember what my son asked me as he was trying his best to finish the vacuuming, but I do remember twisting into that mean-and-tight mom face before barking out a rude answer. Instead of dashing out of view, my second-grader turned off the vacuum and walked the whole way around the stairwell to face me. He never said a word. He just wrapped his arms around me for a hug that made me feel ashamed of myself to this very day. My son took a risk to teach me that sometimes we need a hug most when we are least huggable.
It was the perfect Thanksgiving. The people I loved gathered around my table where a pumpkin covered up last year's gravy stain (肉汁污渍) . We dined on just one choice of pie, and my dad used a mismatched dinner fork without complaint. My daughter drew a picture of us on a paper plate where no one had their eyes closed.
I learned a lot from an eight-year-old that holiday, and I've tried hard to remember it. If you find a person complaining about her job or her dress size, give her a hug. It just might be what she needs most.
(1)、 What does the underlined word "torpedoed" in paragraph 1 mean?A、passed. B、scheduled C、targeted. D、ruined.(2)、 What is the tone of the author in Paragraph 2?A、confident. B、humorous C、alarmed. D、concerned.(3)、 What did the author do after her son asked her a question?A、She shouted at him impatiently B、She hugged him right away. C、She responded to him politely D、She continued vacuuming delightedly.(4)、What would be the best title for the text?A、Careful planning: the route to an unforgettable Thanksgiving Day. B、Family happiness: the result of balancing work and life C、Thanksgiving surprises: imperfect perfection and unexpected hugs D、Holiday letdown: common psychological and emotional experiences -
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.
A road trip is not just about taking in the scenery through the car windscreen. Instead, the changes in location let you increase the scope of your holiday. Here are four recommended routes.
CCR 200
It is a new coastal road trip showing off the hidden side of the Lake District. The route takes in various nature reserves as well as other attractions like beaches and castles. The road trip is aimed at campers of all kinds and has been divided into five sections that can each be done in a day.
The Explorer's Road
The Road extends almost the entire length of eastern England, featuring some of the country's hidden treasures and finest attractions. Along the way you can explore breathtaking beaches, spectaculan countryside and historic landmarks, with plenty of campsites lining the route.
South West Coastal 300
The South West Coastal 300 is around the southwest of Scotland. It's a fantastic way to discover one of the UK's hidden treasures. Inland, there are demanding hills that provide a steep one to walkers and climbers, not to mention hundreds of square miles of forestry and rolling countryside where cycling enthusiasts can clock up the miles.
Atlantic Highway
The route roughly follows the line of the Atlantic coast. There are picturesque village views and you certainly won't be short of things to see or do. And there is no shortage of stopovers. The only downside is that the roads round here are extremely busy occasionally, so if you want a more stress-free trip, try heading down out of summer.
(1)、Which road trip best suits those who enjoy challenges?A、CCR 200. B、The Explorer's Road. C、Atlantic Highway. D、South West Coastal 300.(2)、 What is one shared feature of CCR 200 and The Explorer's Road?A、Popular beaches and castles. B、Less-widely known spots. C、Landmarks with a long history. D、Newly-developed nature reserves.(3)、 What is the disadvantage of Atlantic Highway?A、It closes in summer. B、The route is rough C、It is crowded sometimes. D、It charges for stopovers. -
5、听材料,回答问题。(1)、 Who mentioned in the speech use camels in their sports?A、Americans B、The Arabs. C、Chinese people.(2)、 Which sport has the longest history?A、Volleyball. B、Basketball. C、Running.(3)、 How old is volleyball sport?A、Less than 200 years. B、About 300 years C、Over 1, 000 years.(4)、 What often comes out of a game in the speaker's opinion?A、Friendship B、Indignity. C、War.
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6、听材料,回答问题。(1)、 In which place did Lisa find the wallet?A、In a park. B、In a parking lot. C、In a shopping mall.(2)、 What is inside the wallet?A、A photo of a person. B、Some paper and an ID card. C、Some money and business cards.(3)、Who does the wallet probably belong to?A、A businessman B、An old lady. C、A school boy.(4)、 How will Lisa get in touch with the wallet's owner?A、By calling on him. B、By ringing him up. C、By waiting where she found the wallet.
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7、听材料,回答问题。(1)、 Whose house is the girl going to on Sunday?A、Mary's B、Susie's C、Jenny's.(2)、What will the girl probably do on Friday?A、See a movie. B、Go shopping. C、Watch a basketball game.(3)、 Why does the girl want her father to buy a new backpack for her?A、Her backpack is lost. B、Her backpack is broken. C、Her backpack is full of books.
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8、听材料,回答问题。(1)、 Who did Fred have a fight with last night?A、A storekeeper. B、His brother. C、A policeman(2)、Where is Fred now?A、In the police station B、In the hospital. C、At home.
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9、听材料,回答问题。(1)、 What does the man's friend want to drink?A、Orange juice. B、Milk with sugar. C、Coffee with milk.(2)、How much should the man pay?A、10 yuan. B、90 yuan. C、100 yuan.
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10、 When did the fire probably break out?A、At about B、At about C、At about
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11、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In a ticket office B、In a bank C、In a department store
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12、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Salesgirl and customer. B、Wife and husband. C、Passenger and driver.
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13、 Which program does the man like best?A、Sports B、History. C、News.
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14、 What would the man like to order?A、Some coffee B、Some apple juice. C、A cup of tea.
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15、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 other day, I was driving home, a little upset because I hated working at the weekend. On the way, I decided to buy some vegetables in the nearby greengrocer's. Since there was still thin ice on the road, I took a glance at the back mirror to make sure no people or vehicles came close, and slowly turned the wheel to the right. Then out of my expectation, my car knocked into an electric bike, giving out a loud noise of metal clash. I came back to myself and saw out of the window screen a teenager lean on one side of the bike, one foot off the ground.
All of a sudden, a familiar scene flashed across my mind.
When I was in high school, I had fun riding my bike along the country road on extremely hot and boring afternoons during summer holidays. Sometimes I carried my little brother to the only grocery store in the neighborhood where we could buy our favorite ice cream.
Once we had an argument about what to buy. Seeing him leave the store in a temper, I jumped on the bike and tried to talk him into going back. Suddenly, he gave me a push and I was pushed towards the middle of the road when a motorbike came in my face. I fell on the ground before I could see anything clearly. Luckily, I didn't get hurt but still couldn't rise to my feet. The motorist, a middle-aged man, ignoring his torn jeans, hurried to check on me, "Are you okay? Your leg? Your foot?"
"I am all right, but..."I stared at him, terrified because I was sure he would ask for "big" sum of money for compensation(赔偿). Instead, he just let me go despite his wife's protests. Guilty as I was, I was happy that I was spared. I was really grateful to the man for pardoning a silly kid who had made such a big mistake by mistake.
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。
Now this boy was in the same situation I was in.
Then I took a closer look at the damage to my car.
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16、假定你是李华,你的笔友 Jack 来邮件说,最近经常生病,影响学习。请根据提示回复一封英文邮件,要点包括:
1.表示同情;
2.建议锻炼身体。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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17、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。
Recently, a cleaner named Chen Liyan has made the headlines for her honesty. Early last Tuesday morning, Chen was sweeping the floor at Taiyuan Railway Station when (sudden)she found a small plastic bag near a chair and discovered 100,000 yuan inside. Chen (shock)but determined to return the money to its owner.
While (work), Chen watched carefully for anyone who might have been the owner. She waited for over two hours, but, having no luck, she went to nearest police station to turn the money in. There, it was finally returned to Wang Zheng, the owner of the money.
Wang thanked Chen repeatedly and made an (apologize) for the trouble he had caused to her, even offering her 5,000 yuan as a reward. But Chen refused, believing it would be wrong to accept the money she had spent the last of her savings treating her daughter, who is currently seriously ill.
Fortunately, Mr. Ma, works at the police station, stepped in. Living in the same apartment building as Chen's family, Ma was well aware Chen's difficulties. When Wang Zheng was told about Chen's situation, he decided to set up a fundraising website (help)Chen out.
Money is important, but money definitely isn't everything, which (be)a great attitude to take.
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18、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。
A homeowner is puzzled by two dolls moving into his mailbox one day. Don Powell said the two dolls 1 in his mailbox last summer with a 2 that read: "We've decided to live here. Mary and Shelley."
He asked his neighbors if anyone else had 3 dolls in their mailbox but no one had. It's important to note that Powell has a mailbox that looks 4 to his actual home. So, he could see why a doll family might want to 5 .
His first thought was to 6 the couple and their belongings into the garbage can. But then,7 , he changed his mind. He pushed the couple and their belongings to the 8 of the mailbox and started doing his own business.
But this was just the 9 . Soon after, someone dropped off a dog for the doll couple living in the mailbox. Over time more 10 started to appear inside the mailbox including a carpet, chair, and a bed.
By Christmas time, Shelley and Mary 11 some wrapped presents and a little Christmas tree. After a while, Powell turned to social media to see whether anyone would 12 they put the dolls in his mailbox, or if they 13 who did. But no one came forward.
"I'm kind of enjoying the mystery," he said. "I look forward to 14 things being added to the mailbox." Powell said although the dolls have found a home inside his mailbox, it doesn't disturb his mailman from 15 his letters.
(1)A 、 grew B 、 married C 、 arrived D 、 quarreled(2)A 、 book B 、 note C 、 order D 、 request(3)A 、 found B 、 lent C 、 kept D 、 made(4)A 、 strange B 、 proper C 、 close D 、 similar(5)A 、 sign up B 、 move in C 、 carry on D 、 come along(6)A 、 throw B 、 warn C 、 force D 、 drive(7)A 、 absolutely B 、 actually C 、 obviously D 、 suddenly(8)A 、 top B 、 side C 、 back D 、 outside(9)A 、 attempt B 、 beginning C 、 excuse D 、 joke(10)A 、 furniture B 、 adventure C 、 fortune D 、 wealth(11)A 、 bought B 、 created C 、 received D 、 expected(12)A 、 admit B 、 promise C 、 refuse D 、 declare(13)A 、 blamed B 、 considered C 、 knew D 、 feared(14)A 、 new B 、 valuable C 、 unique D 、 terrible(15)A 、 getting B 、 writing C 、 sending D 、 delivering -
19、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There Are 4 Types of Anger: Which One Is Yours?
You're passive-aggressive(被动攻击型)
when a colleague asks for a favor, but then oh, forget to do it—or do it late and not well. You say "it's fine" when it's really not or 'whatever' when you really mean no. These are all classic passive-aggressive behaviors-or patterns of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them.
You make mountains out of molehills(小题大做)
You find the fault in every situation, and regard each conversation as an argument you have to win. Maybe you were made to look or feel inferior(卑微的) growing up. To pay off, you become more aggressive. Instead of feeling like a victim, you learn to be the "rejecter". . And you create conflict or deliver the first blow in an argument so it gives you the chance to be heard, to prove you are smarter, and to show you're right.
Your fuse(保险丝) is short and you burst into anger
When you lose the ability to control a situation, it may set off aggression, violent behavior or explosive outbursts that are not necessary to the situation.. This type of anger can also put people at risk for harm, so it's important to seek professional help.
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When it comes to your religious, political or other beliefs—yours are right, the others are wrong; yours are good, the others are bad. So when others go against your beliefs, you're on the offensive because your beliefs are correct, and therefore your anger is reasonable. Even if your intentions are good, anger gets you in trouble when you allow it get out of control. because you think your morals back the behavior.
A. Your morals fuel your anger
B. Anger itself is not a bad emotion
C. You give an enthusiastic "sure, no problem!"
D. It's how you use your anger that makes it good or bad
E. And you feel you have the right to do whatever you want
F. You put down or reject others first before it can be done to you
G. Getting stuck in traffic, for example, may lead you to yell at other drivers
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20、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
American Jason Stark's two young sons talked excitedly for months about seeing the The Super Mario Bros. Movie. When the film opened this month, Star k decided to make a special event of taking his boys to the show.
Star k took a day off from work and drove his boys, ages 9 and 6, about a half-hour from their Connecticut home. They went to watch the movie at an AMC theater with a large special screen called an IMAX.
"We got lunch, we went to the movies and had a fun day together," said Stark. "They loved it. They were amazed by how big(the screen) was."
Filmmakers and theater business leaders say movie watchers are seeking such new, interesting experiences. American and Canadian ticket sales of traditional movies this year are 16 percent below 2019. However, people have attended movies in large numbers for films and showings that use special effects, including Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water.
Theaters are employing technology to create improved experiences. Changes include larger screens, special sound systems, seats that move in connect ion with action in a film and other environmental effects.
Market researcher Comscore visualizes these special shows will make up 16.7 percent of U. S. movie ticket sales. The company says that number was 9.2 percent in 2019.
Theater companies continue to build large, special viewing screens known as premium format (高级格式). The total number of premium format screens in North America reached 1,940 in 2022, says Omdia, another research company. It says the new number represents an increase of 4.4 percent over the year before.
The average ticket price to see a movie in the U. S. is around $11. Premium screenings usually cost five to seven dollars more.
B&B Theatres operates 531 screens in 14 states and offers large format screens as well as heated chairs that can be raised and lowered, immersive(亲临其境) audio and seats timed to move with a movie's action.
(1)、What impressed Star k and his two sons most about the movie?A、Its large screen. B、Its moving story. C、Its famous actors. D、Its excited audience.(2)、What's the problem with traditional movies?A、They are out of date. B、They will disappear in the future. C、They are less popular now. D、People no longer like to see them.(3)、What does the underlined word "visualizes" mean in paragraph 6?A、Warns. B、Expects. C、Doubts. D、Announces.(4)、 What do we know about the new technology movies?A、They are costly and difficult to build. B、They have lost their traditional style. C、They only attract the young to watch. D、They cost more for people to enjoy.