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1、Corruption is a major abuse in modern (政治).
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2、It's a way of doing things that has become a (惯例) or commonplace.
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3、Everyone expressed their ideas,and their opinions were (各种各样).
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4、 假设你是李华,最近你和父母相处不是很愉快,因此感到有些苦恼。为此,请向英语报社"知心话栏目"写一封邮件,内容包括:1. 写信目的;2. 简述情况;3. 表达希望。
注意:1. 词数100左右:2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Editor,
I'm Li Hua, a senior 3 student.
Yours,
Li Hua
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5、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last week, our school was held a sports day that left a lasting impression on me. The event started an opening ceremony, where students from different classes gathered. I was thrilling to participate in the relay race. With our hearts beating or determination 1o our eyes, my teammates and I was well prepared for the race. As the race began, we ran with strength, hand off the relay stick from one teammate to another. The crowd burst into cheers while we crossed the finish line. The sports day organized by our school was a really test of the power of sports. Not only did it provided a platform for showcasing talents, but also promoted friendship and teamworks.
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6、 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。
"Only when I take the needle out and touch the silk thread, I feel (full)comfortable," says Zou Yingzi, an inheritor of Su embroidery(刺绣), an ancient craft that originates from the garden city of Suzhou in Jiangsu province.
The day before the interview, 53-year-old worked more than 10 hours, until late into the night, on a large piece of Su embroidery. A piece measuring around half a meter can take her months (complete). From Zou's mother to her grandmothers, all the women in her family are good at needlework, particularly Su embroidery, which features rich stitches(缝针)and the creative use silk threads dyed in various colors.
Su embroidery has a history of more than 2,000 years. A piece of fabric with silk embroidery (find) from a tomb in the area showed that the craft dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period(770-476 BC). In ancient times, needlework was a must-learn skill for women, had to make clothes for their families. It was a tradition that mothers should make wedding clothes with exquisite(精美的)embroidery for their (daughter).
Zou (recall)that, when she was little, her grandmother was busy every day, making wedding clothes and quilts for granddaughters. At the age of 6, she started to help her mother to make Su embroidery items, all of which (sell)to support the family.
She had a dream to become a (paint). Now, the needle helps her to realize that dream.
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7、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Recently, one of my best friends spent the weekend with me. We've 1 just about everything since the first day of kindergarten. Several years ago I 2 to a new town, so we've both always looked forward to the 3 chances a year when we can see each other.
Over the weekend, we spent hours and hours, 4 up late into the night, talking about the people she was hanging around with. She started telling me 5 about how she experimented with drugs and was into other self-destructive behaviors. I was completely 6 !
No matter how hard I tried to tell her that she 7 better, she didn't believe me. Herself-respect seemed to have 8 . I tried to convince her that she was 9 her future and heading for big trouble. I felt like I was getting 10 .
By the time she left, I was really 11 about her and exhausted by the experience. It had been so 12 , and I had come close to telling her several 13 during the weekend that maybe we had just grown too far apart to 14 our friendship— but I didn't. I put the power of 15 to the ultimate test and wanted to believe that it could 16 anything.
A few days later, she called to say that she had thought long and hard about our 17 , and then she told me that she had 18 . I just listened on the other end of the phone with tears of joy running down my face. It was one of the truly 19 moments in my life. Never had I been so 20 of a friend.
(1)A 、 shared B 、 argued C 、 discussed D 、 complained(2)A 、 moved B 、 retired C 、 returned D 、 adapted(3)A 、 different B 、 frequent C 、 rare D 、 lost(4)A 、 calling B 、 staying C 、 getting D 、 waking(5)A 、 risks B 、 steps C 、 stories D 、 skills(6)A 、 disappointed B 、 embarrassed C 、 shocked D 、 scared(7)A 、 deserved B 、 lived C 、 studied D 、 relaxed(8)A 、 increased B 、 developed C 、 disappeared D 、 formed(9)A 、 creating B 、 controlling C 、 predicting D 、 ruining(10)A 、 wrong B 、 nowhere C 、 rejected D 、 refreshed(11)A 、 hopeful B 、 cautious C 、 curious D 、 concerned(12)A 、 frightening B 、 discouraging C 、 inspiring D 、 surprising(13)A 、 times B 、 relatives C 、 examples D 、 partners(14)A 、 destroy B 、 rebuild C 、 abandon D 、 continue(15)A 、 encouragement B 、 honesty C 、 friendship D 、 truth(16)A 、 clarify B 、 simplify C 、 encounter D 、 conquer(17)A 、 A conversation B 、 experience C 、 personality D 、 behavior(18)A 、 grown up B 、 gone abroad C 、 said goodbye D 、 come round(19)A 、 exciting B rewarding B 、 demanding C 、 appealing(20)A 、 aware B 、 proud C 、 certain D 、 fond -
8、 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。
From canned tomatoes to frozen pizzas, processed foods have become a regular part of our diet. We've gained time and energy as a result of processed foods. Here are the reasons why we should avoid processed foods.
A 2018 study found that ultra-processed(超加工的)foods are linked to an increased risk of cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that at least 18%of cancers are related to excess(过量的)body weight, physician activity, and poor nutrition, which could potentially be prevented by avoiding processed foods.
Processed foods are designed to make you overeat. It has also been found that some processed foods can lead to greater brain activity, which can affect eating behavior.
Processed foods often contain artificial ingredients. If you're looking at the label on a box of your favorite junk food, there are probably a bunch of ingredients that you can barely pronounce. These ingredients may have a negative effect on your health.
Many processed foods are high in carbohydrates(碳水化合物)and low in nutrients and fiber. Not all carbohydrates are bad, but processed foods are often packed with refined carbohydrates. They can cause your blood sugar to increase very quickly. On top of that, processed foods are typically much lower in nutrients and the fiber is often removed.
A. Processed foods may raise your health risk.
B. Some processed foods aren't bad for you at all.
C. All processed foods are loaded with added sugar and fat.
D. At the same time, we have also gained a host of health issues.
E. In fact, your body just needs the two substances to digest food properly.
F. In this case, there are man-made colors, flavors, and additives in your food.
G. Studies show the" reward system" in our brain can allow us to consume more.
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9、 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。
Humans have sailed the oceans' surfaces for millennia, but their depths remain effectively uncharted. Only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped at high performance. Maps of most regions display only approximate depths and often miss entire underwater mountains or valleys.
So a group of researchers has selected some deep-diving experts: Elephant Seals and Weddell Seals. Scientists have been placing trackers(跟踪装置)on these marine mammals around Antarctica compared these divers' location and depth data with some of the less detailed seafloor maps. They for years, gathering data on ocean temperature and salinity. For a new study, the researchers spotted places where the seals(海豹)dove deeper than should have been possible according to the maps—meaning the existing depth estimates were inaccurate.
In eastern Antarctica's Vincennes Bay, the diving seals helped the scientists find a large, hidden underwater valley. An Australian research ship called the RSV Nuyina later measured the valley's exact depth using sonar(声 呐). "The seals discovered the valley, and the ship confirmed it," says Clive McMahon, a researcher at the Integrated Marine Observing System in Australia and a co-author of the new study.
But seals can't map the entire ocean floor. The trackers used in the study could mark a seal's geographical location only within about 1.5 miles, which allows for useful but not exactly high-resolution data. Plus, because the seals don't always dive to the bottom of the ocean, they can show only where the bottom is deeper than in existing maps—not shallower. McMahon notes that scientists could improve on these data by means of more precise GPS trackers and analyzing the seals' diving patterns to determine whether they have reached the seafloor or simply stopped going down.
The current seal-dive data can still be valuable for an important task, says Anna Wahlin, an oceanographer at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The deep ocean around Antarctica is warmer than the icy waters at the surface, and seafloor valleys can allow that warmer water to flow to the ice along the continent's coast, Wahlin explains. To predict how Antarctica's ice will melt, scientists will need to know where those valleys are and how deep they go.
(1)、What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A、Humans are at the mercy of the oceans. B、The oceans are too vast to describe. C、Humans have taken charge of the oceans. D、The oceans call for further exploration.(2)、In what way have scientists carried forward their research?A、By equipping the seals with advanced devices. B、By following the seals to the deeper seafloor. C、By using sonar to measure the sea directly. D、By checking the previous seafloor maps.(3)、What does McMahon suggest scientists do for further research?A、Train the seals' diving ability. B、Update the existing ocean map. C、Turn to more exact GPS trackers. D、Seek cooperation opportunities.(4)、What does Anna Wahlin think of the research with seals?A、It's greatly creative. B、It's a little incredible. C、It's highly significant. D、It's a little impractical. -
10、 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。
The traditional handwritten "thank you" letter is no longer the most popular way to express gratitude, with digital methods such as instant messages and emails favored instead, according to a recent research.
A survey of 2,000 adults finds just 9 percent send a letter of thanks nowadays—a decline of 11 percent in the past ten years— while messages via WhatsApp, SMS text, email and Facebook, have become some of the most common ways to show appreciation.
Despite this, handwritten notes of gratitude are in fact considered to be among the top most meaningful ways to say thank you—close behind heartfelt phone calls and visiting someone to show appreciation in person. Further highlighting the influence of the personal touch, the M&S Club Rewards research finds hand-delivering flowers or treating someone to a coffee are also among the truest ways to show thanks.
The research also finds 58 percent think it is more essential than ever to say thank you to loved ones, with 28 percent admitting the last couple of years have helped them appreciate the little things. And 29 percent think it's really necessary to show others just how much they mean to them so they realize how loved they are.
However, in our digital age—and with all these new and simple ways to communicate and show our gratitude—saying a quick thank-you via instant message has become the habit for many. But if you really want to share a meaningful thank-you, giving someone your time or adding an element of a personal or more human touch will go a long way and have a much bigger impact.
Paul Stokes, from M&S Club Rewards, says: "Our research shows that while the art of saying thank you may have changed over the years, the significance of showing our appreciation has never been higher."
Over the last few years, we have had to come together and support each other perhaps more than ever, so it's great to see so many of us are taking the time to share a thank-you.
(1)、What was the percentage of traditional letters of thanks a decade ago?A、20%. B、11%. C、9%. D、2%.(2)、What does the underlined word "this" refer to in Paragraph 3?A、The change in contents. B、The similarity in surveys. C、The advantage of thank-you letters. D、The popularity of digital methods.(3)、How can we make modern communication more meaningful?A、By sending more instant messages. B、By saying more thanks to the beloved. C、By bringing in more personal touches. D、By delivering each other more gratitude.(4)、What does Paul Stokes want to tell us most?A、Their research is a great breakthrough. B、The influence of art is beyond expectation. C、There are many ways to express our appreciation. D、Showing our thanks is more important than ever before. -
11、 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。
Li Jing, 29, currently serves as the director assistant to the village secretary of Maotianping Village Committee in Cuijiaba, a town in Hubei province. Li is a native of this village and was one of the first from her community to achieve higher education. She studied hotel management and tourism. After graduation, she started a career in the hotel industry in Wuhan. However, she made a decision last year to return to her village. She wants to be an essential part of her hometown's development, realizing her own personal value.
When Li returned to her hometown, she received unconditional support from her family, despite some villagers' questioning her decision. She resolved to prove herself through determination and action.
Her job involves extensive communication with the villagers, with over half of her workload about promoting potato production, the main business of the village. Li and the villagers regularly hold meetings in the village square, where they share insights on potato planting techniques, sales channels, market trends, and more. These gatherings provide her with opportunities to equip the villagers with planting tools and offer a window for them to voice their concerns and experiences.
In her spare time, Li remains closely connected with the villagers through regular conversations. She admits that it demands a considerable investment of time and energy, but it's all worthwhile.
Li has very fond memories of an incident from last year when one villager had a poor potato crop. Although her potatoes were unimpressive in terms of size and quality, she held faith in Li and worked tirelessly and enthusiastically. Li never forgets the smiles on the villagers' faces at harvest time, which is the ultimate reward for her.
In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping her fellow villagers raise their potato production and increase their income. Her long-term vision is to promote urban-rural integration(整合).
(1)、Why did Li Jing come back to her hometown?A、She desired a stable career. B、She intended to live her dream. C、She had a family to take care of. D、She failed to start her own business.(2)、What is Li Jing mainly responsible for in the village?A、Improving potato harvests. B、Selling potatoes at the market. C、Arranging daily square gatherings. D、Teaching villagers to express themselves.(3)、What do we know from the incident?A、Li Jing should focus on quality control. B、Li Jing has won the villagers' trust. C、It's tough to make good communication. D、It's easy to meet the villagers' needs.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title?A、East or West, Home Is Best B、No Pain, No Gain C、From the Village, for the Village D、Graduates, Welcome Home -
12、 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。
The year 2023 saw a wide variety of TV and Internet variety shows in China, offering amazing entertainment to audiences. Here are some popular variety shows of the year. It's never too late to start enjoying them.
Become a Farmer
The farming-themed show took Chinese social media by storm in the first half of the year, shining a spotlight on farming—a crucial part of Chinese culture. The word "farming", however, may be unfamiliar to many young urban Chinese citizens.
In an effort to connect these individuals with the industry, the show tries to deal with the topic by inviting 10 men to experience life.
Divas Hit The Road-Silk Road
The fifth season of the reality show, featuring popular celebrities traveling to various destinations, has been airing since October 2023.
This season saw Chinese actresses start a journey to Saudi Arabia, Croatia and Iceland. They explored the beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures of these countries and learned about the Belt and Road Initiative.
Infinity and Beyond 2023
With an amazing viewership, the music cultural program emerged as a success in the first half of this year. The show was broadcast from March to June, generating massive online attention with 8.9 billion views of topics related to the show.
Featuring a star-studded cast, the show brings about cross-Strait(海峡两岸)connection and classic and popular songs dating back to the 1970s.
Riding the Wind 2023
Singers from various backgrounds at home and abroad tune into one another during hit reality show.\
Starting its latest season this year, the program seeks to expand cross-cultural cooperation and mutual support among women, regardless of their different languages, ages or personality traits. To achieve this, the show has invited female celebrities from diverse cultural backgrounds to participate in group performances throughout the rounds of competition.
(1)、What can audiences experience in Become a Farmer?A、Social media's impact. B、The countryside life. C、Young citizens' growth. D、The challenge from the reality.(2)、What do Infinity and Beyond 2023 and Riding the Wind 2023 feature?A、Music shows. B、Four months' broadcast. C、Academic competitions. D、Women's contributions.(3)、In which section of a website may the passage appear?A、Lifestyle. B、Business. C、Travel. D、Culture. -
13、 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。
It was Tamika's turn to tell her class where she went this summer. She stood up proudly. "This summer I went to Bradley,"Tamika announced. "They have a big market there. My mom bought a painting and I got second-hand inline skates. We had a great time there. "
"That's not a trip,"Jeremy whispered loudly to his partner. "It's only half an hour from here. My dad and I often go to Bradley to buy tools for his repair shop. "
"Jeremy,no interrupting,"said Miss Snowden,their teacher. "And Bradley has a fine market. I'm glad that Tamika can tell us about it. Go ahead,Tamika. "Miss Snowden smiled warmly at her,encouraging her to continue.
But Tamika didn't feel proud of her family's trip to Bradley any more and she dropped her head and said in a low voice that she was finished,and then hurried back to her desk. She hoped that the other kids didn't notice her face turning red.
Tamika listened as Peter talked about his cruise(航行)to Jamaical. She heard about Mary's trip across the Atlantic to Ireland. . . It seemed as if everyone but her had taken a big trip over the summer. A sense of sadness clouded her the whole day.
After school things got worse. One of the wheels on Tamika's skates came loose. Now she couldn't even skate. Sitting on the sidewalk,Tamika tried to fix her wheel but did not know how. Then Miss Snowden happened to pass by. She walked up with a smile on her face,asking. "You look unhappy,Tamika. Why are you sitting here?"
Tamika lowered her head,tears building up inside her eyes. "Want to talk about it?"Miss Snowden asked kindly.
Tamika nodded,trying to avoid Miss Snowden's eyes!Bending down,Miss Snowden said in a whisper:"You know. Tamika,actually we don't always have to travel far to learn anything. "Tamika looked up with watering eyes and wondered what Miss Snowden meant.
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。
Right at this moment,Jeremy was walking by and saw them.
"Yes. I can fix it,"Jeremy said with confidence.
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14、 5月25日为心理健康日,你校英语社团将举办主题为 Embrace Anxiety Positively 的英语征文比赛,请 你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:1. 认识焦虑;2. 缓解方法;3. 发出号召。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Embrace Anxiety Positively
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15、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The ancient craft of making velvet flower,also known as ronghua,has a long history in China. As a kind of fine art,velvet flower is (incredible)charming not only because of the aesthetic(美学的)taste it contains, but also because of its (make)techniques and folk functions. Over the past few hundred years,velvet flowers that were integrated into the traditional folk cultures. (play)an important role in the daily life of the Chinese people
Accordingly,velvet flower originated in the Tang Dynasty,and it was a tribute(贡品) (provide)for the court. It was in the Ming and Qing Dynasties velvet flower first appeared in historical records. the royal household to the common people,velvet flowers were used to make up in different festivals and life scenes. Not only was velvet flower a kind of (decorate),but also it reflected the fashion and aesthetic taste at that time. It (consider)that brightly colored and sweet flowers could drive away evil spirits and brought good luck to people.
Since the beginning of the 21st century,producing technique of velvet flower has revived(复兴)in intangible cultural heritage protection projects all over China,as well as has also attracted some young people to join in,realizing cross-border innovation with current culture and fashion in (variety)forms,and spreading this unique Chinese culture and art form to the world.
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16、 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。
"Is there anything you want from grandma's flat?"My uncle texted me last week. Grandmother had passed
away the week before. He'd begun the1 yet necessary task of 2 her belongings. Dividing them into different 3 :Retain,Sell,and Donate. "Yes,I would like her aloe vera(芦荟)plant,please. "
Sometime around 1975,Grandma 4 the aloe vera as a gift. It came courtesy(礼貌)of the local butcher in5 of her regular custom. Grandma,who always had green fingers,appreciated and placed the pleasant plant in her 6 . Five years later,my mum 7 the butcher's son. And had me. When my father's mother died in 1993,Grandma 8 to me how this particular plant was 9 from the dozens of others she had in
her home. It was,she suggested,a(n)-10 example of the relationship that existed between the two sides of my family
Numerous times,Grandma gave me clippings(剪下物)of this sacred plant,in the hope I might grow my own and continue the story. Yet,every time,they 11 neglect. Aloe vera is reasonably12 ,but,as I've learned,if you under-or over-water it,it dies. But that didn't use to.13 ,because I could ask Grandma for another clipping and try again. Now I can't.
There are various14 from a person's life one can keep to remember them by. Photos,recipes,jewellery, fragrance—all of these can do the trick. But I'm15 with the aloe vera pot plant from Grandma's doorway—My Family Tree.
(1)A 、 painful B 、 simple C 、 complicated D 、 repetitive(2)A 、 setting aside B 、 picking up C 、 turning over D 、 sorting through(3)A 、 backgrounds B 、 races C 、 piles D 、 contexts(4)A 、 exchanged B 、 planted C 、 received D 、 won(5)A 、 recognition B 、 possession C 、 support D 、 command(6)A 、 study B 、 bedroom C 、 kitchen D 、 doorway(7)A 、 struck B 、 married C 、 discovered D 、 attracted(8)A 、 signaled B 、 delivered C 、 revealed D 、 distributed(9)A 、 free B 、 different C 、 absent D 、 disconnected(10)A 、 ordinary B 、 extreme C 、 practical D 、 living(11)A 、 disappeared from B 、 died of C 、 suffered from D 、 mixed with(12)A 、 adaptable B 、 sensitive C 、 delicate D 、 beautiful(13)A 、 happen B 、 amount C 、 matter D 、 approve(14)A 、 plants B 、 souvenirs C 、 adventures D 、 occasions(15)A 、 surrounded B 、 familiar C 、 occupied D 、 content -
17、 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。
If you have a passion for telling a visual story to music,you may be wondering how to become a music video director. To accomplish your dream of becoming a music video director,you'll have to equip yourself to be a music video director first.
Learn the basics of film-making with photography. Photography will introduce you to the basics of many important aspects of film making,like the different kinds of lenses(镜头),shot composition,lighting effects,and framing. For example,if you like rock and roll,you might take pictures of or for a local band to get a better feel for capturing that kind of image.
Purchase suitable equipment. Filming equipment is quite expensive,so you'll have to determine which camera will be the best for your situation and budget accordingly. It can add several hundreds of dollars of expense to your purchase. In many cases,you can buy second-hand or like-new models from electronics stores or online for a fraction of the retail value. Some like-new cameras have damage that isn't obvious.
Study different styles of music video. If you want to become a truly great music video director,you should
expose yourself to other great videos to learn from them. While watching,be on the lookout for things like the use of lighting in the video,the composition of the video and the framing of the video. In many cases,there are photography/film classes offered at local community centers,community colleges,and universities. You can attend these to give yourself more formal knowledge about shooting and film making. You'll likely want to focus on the techniques,like a course on lighting effects.
A. Take a class.
B. Visit local communities.
C. However,you should be cautious when you go this route.
D. It's likely you'll also have to account for the cost of lenses.
E. You can get permission to take pictures of local or lesser known bands.
F. This way,you'll be able to deconstruct the differences between various styles.
G. Even while learning these,you should begin focusing on the style you are most interested.
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18、 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。
As the holidays rolled around this year,I (Susie)told my husband (James)not to buy me anything. I already
have too much stuff. I have no room for yet another item that will take up cherished space in our city home.
However,I mentioned there is one exception:I will accept anything that can be consumed,like wine,chocolate,or flowers,something that doesn't leave a footprint and that I don't have to worry about breaking,losing,or maintaining.
Our son cut in to wisely suggest me adding"experiences"to my list since they are more meaningful than things and are something that our family all enjoyed. I couldn't agree more and was happy he brought this up. The memories of experiences live on in our hearts and uplift us,which is in striking contrast to the dust that collects on the numerous items we acquire over the years that often end up stressing us out.
I've always told James that additional things clutter(堆砌)my mind,like additional words clutter his. As a philosopher who is very deliberate and precise with his words, he got that instantly. So,we are on a personal mission to clean out our home.
Science seems to support this simplification method as well. In a 2021 experimental literature review of 23 studies that involved more than 10,000 participants,researchers found a positive relationship between "voluntary simplicity"(often used interchangeably with minimalism)and well-being. Defined as "a lifestyle limiting possessions and clutter to live deliberately according to one's purpose,"the term was first coined by social philosopher Richard Gregg,who wrote a popular book titled The Value of Voluntary Simplicity in 1936. Since that time,others have expanded on the idea and that of minimalism with which it overlaps. Both terms share the core values of reducing consumption and redirecting one's attention from physical accumulation and goods to personal growth and human good.
Practicing voluntary simplicity is associated with a number of psychological benefits,including enhanced mood,increased mindfulness,lower stress and anxiety,and better relationships,as reported in the recent Journal of Positive Psychology literature review study.
(1)、According to Susie,her son's suggestion was ____A、a wise comment B、a valuable reference C、an annoying interruption D、an unforgettable memory(2)、What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?A、James broke his words deliberately. B、James bought the desired gift instantly. C、James decided to clean their house immediately. D、James realized the significance of minimalism directly.(3)、What is The Value of Voluntary Simplicity probably intended to do?A、Changing public viewpoints. B、Raising a growing public concern. C、Improving people's physical health. D、Restricting consumption of daily essentials.(4)、What aspect will be probably talked about next?A、Advantages of a collected mind. B、Mental influences of minimalism. C、Procedures of the psychology study. D、Ways to improve people's positive attitude. -
19、 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。
While dog owners have been able to vaccinate(接种疫苗)their pets against Lyme disease since the 1990s,the first human Lyme vaccine,LYMErix,was taken off the market in 2002,after only four years. At the time,sales were low,partly because the market was small—about 20,000 cases a year in the United States-and partly because of unproven claims that the vaccine caused joint pains. Since then,cases have skyrocketed in America. Climate changes play a factor:ticks(蜱虫)multiply in warm,humid environments,and their habitat is expanding. They live in wooded areas,on the edges of forests,and in tall grasses. Fortunately,new vaccines to prevent infection are underway.
That's great news for people like Ryann Melntire,who began experiencing severe joint pain,unstable bloodsugar levels,brain fog and other symptoms while studying abroad in Australia in 2016. It got so bad that she flew home to Massachusetts early and began a frustrating quest for a diagnosis. More than one doctor attributed her symptoms to stress. After a friend asked whether she'd been tested for Lyme disease,Mclntire requested a blood test,which confirmed she had the antibodies in her system. That result,as well as her symptoms,led her doctor to conclude that McIntire had been living with Lyme for more than a decade.
Lyme disease,which was first identified in Lyme,Connecticut,in the 1970s,comes from black-legged ticks. Symptoms include fever,joint pain,headache and chills,and they can appear anywhere from three to 30 days after a bite. That makes diagnosis a challenge,as does the fact that the symptoms are common for other illnesses,says Janet Sperling,the president of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation. The one definitive symptom of Lyme disease,a bull's-eye shaped rash(疹) . doesn't always show up.
If left undiagnosed,Lyme disease can affect the central nervous system,resulting in a hard-to-treat condition. Its symptoms include brain fog,pain and muscle weakness. "Until a vaccine is widely available,your best defense against Lyme disease is to avoid getting bitten by a black-legged tick",says Sperling.
(1)、What might contribute to the low sales of human Lyme vaccine?A、Expanding habitats. B、Rare extreme weather. C、Insufficient disease cases. D、Solid evidence of side effects.(2)、What can we learn from Ryann Mclntire's experience?A、Her friend was once cured of Lyme disease. B、Homesickness contributed to her mental disease. C、She experienced joint pain after being vaccinated. D、A medical examination facilitated more accurate diagnosis.(3)、Which of the following can best describe the symptoms of Lyme disease?A、Acute. B、Changeable. C、Invisible. D、Untypical.(4)、What's the best title for this text?A、Black-Legged Tick:The Carrier of Lyme Disease B、Ryann Mclntire:A Lucky Lyme Disease Survivor C、Lyme Disease:A Rising Threat with New Vaccines in Sight D、Bull's-Eye Shaped Rash:A Challenge for Accurate Diagnosis -
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Zach Hackett,33,was 12,000 feet up a Colorado mountain last May when he heard a faint sound. As he walked through a clearing,he found the source:a black-and-white Shetland sheepdog,shaking behind fallen pine trees. "Hey,buddy,"he called out. "You want a cookie?Can you come with me?"The dog was too weak to move.
Five weeks earlier,Mike Krugman,74,had let his dog Riley out for a predinner walk on his nearby 36-acre property. When Krugman couldn't find his dog,he became concerned. He thought,"Maybe Riley has gone looking for Pam. "His wife,Pam Krugman,had died of a heart condition months earlier. The next morning,Krugman
looked for Riley's tracks in the snow and asked a local animal shelter to help search. A volunteer posted "missing" posters and searched the area for Riley. But in vain. Krugman even left out his wife's housecoat,thinking her smell might bring Riley back.
Wrapping Riley in a wind breaker and cradling him like a baby,Hackett carefully picked his way down for two hours before reaching the Blue River around dusk. He carried Riley through the knee-deep water. The current was strong,but he felt he had to cross the river instead of walking around it,or it would take too long,and Riley needed to be warmed up. When he reached his apartment,he ran a warm bath for Riley and turned on a heater.
Hackett cared for Riley through the night. then drove him to a nearby shelter in the morning.
People at the shelter were shocked when they checked the records and learned Riley had been gone for five weeks and one day. In that moment,Hackett realized why Riley was so weak when he found him—Riley weighed 24 pounds when he went missing,and had lost half of his body weight.
The moment Krugman got the call from the shelter,saying Riley was found,he cried. Krugman picked up Riley and drove him straight to a vet and was just so thankful for what he did and for the efforts of all the people who searched for Riley.
(1)、Where did Hackett find the dog?A、In the woods. B、In the local animal shelter. C、Around Pam's tomb. D、At the foot of the mountain.(2)、What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A、Daily routes of Riley. B、Attempts to find Riley. C、Reasons for Riley's missing. D、Krugman's love for Riley.(3)、Which of the following can best describe Hackett's personality?A、Generous and honest. B、Controlled and kind-hearted. C、Determined and sympathetic. D、Ambitious and open-minded.(4)、How did Krugman react when he heard that Riley was found?A、He felt puzzled and indifferent. B、He feared to lose the dog again. C、He was shaking with excitement. D、He wept for joy and felt grateful.