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1、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. .
It may improve your cognitive(认知的) function.
People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energized throughout the day. Therefore, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. A 2010 Harvard University study found that morning people have better problem-solving skills, get better grades in school, and land higher-paying jobs.
It helps you sleep better.
Waking up early makes going to bed earlier easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake time. Getting adequate sleep may lower your blood pressure, boost your mood, as well as improve your brain function. People who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders.
It gives you more time to eat breakfast.
After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energized and ready to face the world. Just drinking a cup of coffee at the drive-through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of health y bread rolls or yogurt and fruit to start your day off right.
It gives you more time for yourself.
Waking up early allows you to watch the sunrise and have quiet time at home. Self-care is vitally important, so take this time to enjoy your coffee, take your dog for a long walk, write your shopping list, or just take some extra me time. People generally think it is difficult to get more time for themselves..
A. Try going to the gym or running first in the morning.
B. People's brains are more alert(灵敏的) in the morning.
C. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast.
D. This helps to regulate your body clock and leads to better sleep.
E. Check out these four good reasons to wake up early in the morning.
F. Here are four methods that will help you start your day feeling relaxed.
G. However, setting your alarm clock earlier will give you the gift of extra time.
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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。
When temperatures climb, many people reach for ice-cold beverages(饮料) to cool down. But others put the kettle on: Hot tea is a go-to beverage year-round in countries such as Bangladesh, China, Japan and Saudi Arabia. Many people find hot tea refreshing on hot days. Can hot drinks really cool you down on a hot day?
According to Peter McNaughton, a professor at King's College London who studies thermoregulation(温度调节), hot drinks really can cool you down."It seems totally counterintuitive(反直觉的, 违反直觉的),"McNaughton said."Drinking a hot drink really does make you drop your temperature if it's not too humid out."
"If a drink is warmer than your body at first, obviously, that drink makes you hotter," McNaughton said. But humans, like all warmblooded animals, are constantly adjusting to maintain a consistent internal temperature. McNaughton found that hot drinks activate a receptor(接受器) in our nerves called TRPV1, which tells the body it needs to cool down. In response, humans sweat.
"Sweat pooling on skin is uncomfortable, but add a breeze or a fan, and the air blowing past helps sweat evaporate(蒸发), taking heat with it," McNaughton said. "In general, your life depends on sweating. Sweating can help humans survive in some of the highest temperatures documented on Earth, at least in dry heat . Sweat is less effective in high humidity because the air is already full of water vapor and can't absorb as much from the skin, that's why in high humidity, the survivable temperature is much lower."
A 2012 study in the journal Acta Physiologica found that when sweat fully evaporates, hot drinks can help cool people off overall, at least temporarily. That study looked at cyclists biking quickly enough to create their own breeze in a climate with no humidity: ideal conditions for sweat evaporation.
In the reverse effect, cold drinks lower body temperatures and then make the brain reduce sweating in order to bring body temperature back to its baseline. A 2018 paper suggests that with less wind, more humidity, or other barriers to effective sweating—like the heavy clothing worn by firefighters—it may make more sense to cool off by drinking crushed ice.
(1)、What do we know about people in Bangladesh, China, Japan and Saudi Arabia?A、They like ice-cold beverages on hot days. B、They favor hot tea over cold drinks year-round. C、They doubt whether hot tea can help cool them down. D、They believe ice-cold beverages are harmful to their health.(2)、What can we learn from paragraph 3?A、TRPV1 helps adjust blood temperature. B、Blood helps add heat to the human body. C、Sweating helps increase our body temperature. D、TRPV1 sends signals related to body temperature.(3)、Why does the author quote McNaughton's words about sweating paragraph 4?A、To show the danger of high humidity. B、To reveal why some people sweat more. C、To tell us about the function of sweating. D、To display how people survive extreme heat.(4)、What can we conclude after reading the text?A、Drinking enough water benefits our bodies. B、We should avoid cold water in high humidity. C、Hot water cools us down better than cold water. D、Hot drinks help cool the body under certain conditions. -
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。
The age-old chore of dusting could soon be a thing of the past. Scientists are developing "self-cleaning" surfaces that make dust particles unable to stick to them. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin say the particles instead stick to each other and simply roll off the surfaces with nothing more than the assistance of gravity.
The scientists altered the geometry(几何构造) of flat surfaces at a level invisible to human eyes. The team made a tightly-packed nanoscale(纳米级) network of pyramid-shaped structures on the surfaces which made it difficult for dust particles to stick to the material. Instead, the particles stick to each other before rolling off the material due to gravity.
The study, funded by a grant(拨款) from NASA's Small Business Innovation Research program, tested the material by piling lunar dust on their engineered surfaces before turning them on their sides. The team found that just two percent of the surface remained dusty, compared with more than 35 percent of an unaltered smooth surface. The new surface could provide a passive solution to removing dust, as opposed to more active methods like using wipers and fluid to clear dust from a car windscreen.
"What we've demonstrated here is a surface that can clean itself," says lead study author Chih-Hao Chang. "Particulatesaren't able to stick to the surface, so they come off using just the force of gravity."
Study authors hope the material provides a solution to space dust, which can be extremely harmful in such a high-risk environment and is almost impossible to clean out. Space dust has previously caused great damage to NASA's human spaceflight Apollo missions and has even caused rovers on Mars to malfunction and fail. "There's not much you can do about lunar dust in space—it sticks to everything and there's no real way to wipe it off," says Samuel Lee, a lead author of the study. "Dust on solar panels of Mars rovers can cause them to fail."
However, the researchers also believe the discovery could prove useful on Earth, preventing solar panels from collecting dust and losing efficiency. These surfaces may even protect our screens and windows from irritating dust.
(1)、How did the scientists alter the flat surfaces?A、By putting thin paint on them. B、By creating a special network on them. C、By making particles stick to each other. D、By making them invisible to human eyes.(2)、What can we learn about the surfaces after the test?A、Over 35% of the surfaces were dusty. B、Just two percent of the surfaces remained dusty. C、The surfaces still needed to be cleaned with wipers and fluid. D、The surfaces attracted more dust particles than common ones.(3)、Why does the author mention NASA's human spaceflight Apollo missions and rovers on Mars?A、To show the material can be very helpful. B、To prove irritating dust exists everywhere. C、To show the importance of space exploration. D、To explain why NASA supported the research.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、Dust threatened missions in space. B、Scientists developed self-cleaning surfaces. C、Self-cleaning surfaces proved useful on Earth. D、Scientists developed a material for rovers on Mars. -
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。
I was surfing the Internet, planning for our 15th-anniversary trip when a perfect spot attracted me: The Shire of Montana, a "hobbit house", which Jim my husband had dreamed about. I knew he'd be impressed. And our six-year old daughter, Aurora, would like it, too. I was about to book our reservation when I saw a note on the website: No kids allowed. That ruined everything!
Luckily, there was an email address on the site. I plucked up the courage to contact the owner. Soon, a reply arrived, saying, "If you promise that your daughter is responsible and will not touch, she can come." I was relieved, thinking Aurora was a good kid. "This will be okay," I wrote back.
The day finally arrived. We piled into the car. I couldn't help being excited, imagining Jim and Aurora's reactions. We passed a sign that read, "The adventure begins …" Turning onto the Hobbit Lane, I felt a pan g of anxiety. As soon as we got out of the car, I pulled Aurora aside. "Children aren't usually allowed here," I said. "So you have to be very, very careful. You can look at everything, but don't touch." I explained the rule and how terrible it would be to damage anything. Aurora's eyes widened at my nononsense tone. "I promise, Mom," she said.
Obviously, my concern was superfluous. We spent several days at The Shire. Aurora was delighted at each discovery but she never disturbed a thing. She took her responsibility to protect the owner's work seriously. It turned out that respecting boundaries didn't take away the beauty and wonder, it allowed The Shire to remain beautiful and wonderful into the future.
Not so different from a marriage, I thought. Now I understood why we went to this place to celebrate our fifteenth anniversary. Jim and I moved through life side by side as a couple, and we'd learned to accept each other's individuality and boundaries as well. Marriage is full of surprises, challenges and adventures. The key to making it work is respecting each other.
(1)、What can we learn from the first paragraph?A、The author met a problem while planning a trip. B、The author and her husband had been married for 6 years. C、Aurora didn't want to take a trip to The Shire of Montana. D、The trip was ruined because the author didn't reserve a room.(2)、Why did the author feel a pang of anxiety?A、She felt it a burden to take care of her daughter. B、She doubted if her daughter would behave well. C、She worried her daughter wouldn't be admitted. D、She wasn't sure whether her husband would like the place.(3)、Which of the following can replace the underlined word "superfluous" in paragraph 4?A、considerable B、important C、unnecessary D、common(4)、What does the author want to convey through the text?A、Don't give up until you try your best. B、Good role models are essential for teaching kids. C、Respect contributes to a happy and lasting marriage. D、Obeying the rules is important when dealing with people. -
5、 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。
There are many great independent bookstores in North Carolina. If you're looking for some good books to read, you can visit the bookstores listed below.
Purple Crow Books
It's a literary meeting place right in historic downtown Hillsborough. It was opened in 2009. You can find new books, used ones or the latest works by local authors. Because it specializes in local writers, Purple Crow Books is a favorite tourist destination. It's a great place to grab a signed copy of a book by your favorite local author.
109 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Quail Ridge Books
This is an independent bookstore with friendly staff dedicated to(致力于) providing the best customer service. Founded in 1984 by Nancy Olson, the store provides a wide variety of carefully selected books, events, discussion groups and town hall meetings. The owner Lisa Poole bought the store in 2013 and is dedicated to serving the locals.
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Pomegranate Books
This bookstore is located in the historic Borkenhagen House in the Winter Park neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina. It has been finding good homes for great books since
2005. It stocks a carefully selected collection of literary and life-enhancing titles for all ages and also features locally-made cards and gift items.
4418 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
Scuppernong Books
This bookstore was opened on December 21, 2013 and has been an important part of the rebirth of downtown Greensboro ever since. It features fiction and poetry along with a remarkable children's section and a broad range of general interest titles. Within the store is a busy cafe serving coffee, wine, and beer sourced primarily from local small businesses.
304 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
(1)、What is special about Purple Crow Books?A、It holds various reading activities. B、It mainly sells books by local writers. C、It focuses on selling second-hand books. D、It is supported by local small businesses.(2)、Which bookstore has the longest history?A、Quail Ridge Books. B、Purple Crow Books. C、Pomegranate Books. D、Scuppernong Books.(3)、Who would prefer to visit Scuppernong Books?A、People loving non-fiction books. B、People liking handmade cards and gifts. C、People enjoying a very quiet environment. D、People fond of buying collections of poetry. -
6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Where did the speaker learn about college?A、From the movies. B、From her family. C、From the books.(2)、What helped change the speaker's attitude towards study?A、Her graduate program. B、Her professor's advice. C、Her trip to Africa.(3)、How does the speaker feel when she talks about her past experiences?A、Relieved. B、Grateful. C、Regretful.(4)、Who is the speaker probably talking to?A、High school students. B、College teachers. C、Conservation workers.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What has Richard been doing?A、Visiting a museum. B、Watching TV. C、Studying.(2)、Why does Susan call Richard?A、To ask for help. B、To give thanks. C、To make an appointment.(3)、What does Susan want to do?A、See an exhibition. B、Buy a new cell phone. C、Take pictures of the snow.(4)、What will the speakers probably do?A、Attend a party. B、Go to a park. C、Play football.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the news say about big online spenders in the US?A、The number of them grows slowly. B、There are more men than women. C、They make up half of all shoppers.(2)、How much did Americans spend shopping online last year?A、$ 990 billion. B、$ 1,500 billion. C、$ 453 billion.(3)、What did George buy online last Sunday?A、An adventure novel. B、A software package. C、A note by Mark Twain.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers talking about?A、Travel experiences. B、Vacation plans. C、Favorite seasons.(2)、What does the man want to do?A、Go to the beach. B、Find a summer job. C、Move to Washington.
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10、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Who is arranging the meeting?A、Peter. B、David. C、Janet.(2)、When does the man prefer to have the meeting?A、This Friday. B、This Wednesday. C、Next Monday.
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11、 What did Kevin do yesterday?A、He went swimming. B、He cleaned up his house. C、He talked with his grandparents.
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12、 What can we learn about Tom?A、He's unwilling to study. B、He's smart for his age. C、He's difficult to get along with.
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13、 What is the woman's attitude to the man's suggestion?A、Favorable. B、Tolerant. C、Negative.
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14、 What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Strangers. B、Classmates. C、Relatives.
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15、 What will Chris do next?A、Watch the World Cup. B、Drink some coffee. C、Go to sleep.
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16、 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。
By the time we reached the airport, my mother was angry. "We're going to be late,"she said as she pulled into the newly opened parking area.
My husband David and I had come to pick up my oldest son, who had flown to spend theNew Year with the family. As always, Mom had insisted on driving us to the airport.
We picked a lane(车道) that didn't look too busy. When our turn came, Mom rolled down her window to grab the parking ticket from the machine. We watched and waited for the gate to lift so we could drive through. Instead, we heard a voice,"Please take the ticket.""Give me a minute,"Mom answered.
It's a well-known fact that I often talk to myself. So does my mother. So at that time, Ididn't think anything of my mother's words.
The machine sounded again. "Please take the ticket."
"I'm trying. I can't reach it,"she said.
This time, my husband and I glanced at each other with our eyebrows raised. Certainly,Mom knew the voice was automated(自动化的) and not a real person speaking to her.
"Please take the ticket."
"I'm trying. I'm trying. It's too far away. Give me a minute."
In fairness to my mother, automated machines had recently arrived in the world, and there weren't many around yet. We had never run into one at the airport before. In the old days, the machine spit out a parking ticket, and if you couldn't reach the ticket, you simply opened your door and grabbed it. Now, the new metal safety railings(护栏) on either side of the car made it impossible to open the door.
"Please take the ticket."
"It's too far. I'm trying. I'm trying."
The traffic behind us grew impatient. I saw people trying to back their cars so they could find another lane. All the while, the machine continued,"Please take the ticket..."
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。
Mom was frustrated(沮丧的).
I managed to reach for my mother's safety belt and tried to unfasten(解开) it.
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17、 你校英文报正在组织征文活动。请你以"My dream"为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1)个人梦想及原因;
2)你实现梦想的计划;
3)拥有梦想并为之努力的重要性。
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。
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18、 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。
On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened. (original) planned to last only 20 years, the people of Paris wisely decided to keep it standing, (recognize) its importance. Millions of people (visit) the tower so far,according to its official website.
The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance the 1889 World's Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However, it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors, attracting more than two million people. It also had a (practice) use as a radio antenna during World War I.
Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars (reach) the top. At the top of the tower, the tower's administrative office is located, guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.
Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different (background). The tower is not only popular tourist destination but also a widely recognized symbol, a (believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.
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19、 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。
In a huge building after a long day work, I found myself standing next to a young man with a nice 1 . His smile was so warm that we began a chat. The chat 2 what we had in common: We all came to New York from different countries. I come from Germany while he comes from South America.
We exchanged 3 about the difficulties of starting a new life in a new country. Italked to him,"I've been searching for an apartment within walking distance from my 4 .And what I want is to rent one with a 5 view of Central Park! Maybe I'm just 6 . Ican't afford to 7 a room like that myself and I haven't found a roommate to 8 the expense."The young man wrote a number down on a piece of 9 ."Her name's Sally and she is a good girl,"he said."You'll like her, and she needs a roommate."
I called her right away. Later, she 10 my best roommate. Sally told me that she and the young man were not 11 at all and they just met once.
"Maybe he knows of you before because you are 12 in that big company for your hardworking 13 ,"I told Sally. Hearing that, Sally was so happy. Even though you are a small potato in your life, you can still win your 14 by working hard or doing something15 to others.
(1)A 、 personality B 、 smile C 、 attitude D 、 voice(2)A 、 proved B 、 replied C 、 showed D 、 defined(3)A 、 styles B 、 stories C 、 lectures D 、 methods(4)A 、 job B 、 school C 、 building D 、 home(5)A 、 narrow B 、 personal C 、 good D 、 powerful(6)A 、 cheating B 、 dreaming C 、 competing D 、 pretending(7)A 、 buy B 、 make C 、 have D 、 rent(8)A 、 increase B 、 waste C 、 pair D 、 share(9)A 、 cake B 、 music C 、 wood D 、 paper(10)A 、 found B 、 told C 、 became D 、 asked(11)A 、 relatives B 、 friends C 、 families D 、 roommates(12)A 、 well-trained B 、 well-balanced C 、 well-known D 、 well-educated(13)A 、 spirit B 、 time C 、 goal D 、 design(14)A 、 future B 、 heart C 、 honour D 、 trust(15)A 、 effective B 、 helpful C 、 skillful D 、 creative -
20、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Four reasons to adopt a dog
If you haven't already experienced the unbelievable joy of adopting(收养) a dog, this year is a great time to feel the love. ? Here are some great reasons.
Unconditional love
Even your closest friends and family members trouble and are troubled by you occasionally. . You just take him to take a walk or just check out that wagging(摇摆)tail and happy bar k when you return from work. Your dog loves you unconditionally!
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Each year, 2. 7 million dogs die in shelters because there just aren't enough people to adopt them. When you adopt from a shelter or rescue group, not only are you saving that dog, but you're clearing up space for another animal that might need it.
You'll never be lonely
, dogs are typically more social animals, wanting to hang with their people.Whether you're reading, or working on the computer, your dog will likely be at your side or curled up at your feet, enjoying your company. A study published in the Journal ofPersonality and Social Psychology found that dog owners are less lonely, less depressed, and are happier and have higher self-esteem than those without dogs.
It's good for your health physically and mentally
There are all sorts of studies that show links between dog ownership and health benefits from lowering the risk of heart diseases to living longer lives. , and children born into a home with a dog have a reduced risk of development al diseases.
A. You'll save a life
B. Do you need some reasons
C. But your dog wouldn't trouble you
D. Would you like to go to walk a dog
E. Other studies show that dogs help relieve stress
F. Unlike cats that often are quite happy doing their own thing
G. Your friends are tired of seeing your face from social media