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1、 阅读理解
Nowadays, the world is slowly becoming a high-tech society and we are now surrounded by technology. Facebook and Twitter are innovative tools; text messaging is still a somewhat existing phenomenon and even e-mail is only a flashing spot on the screen when compared with our long history of snail mail. Now we adopt these tools to the point of essentialness, and only rarely consider how we are more fundamentally affected by them.
Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information. But they also present some dangers. By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. This unreal state of unconcern can become addictive as we separate ourselves a safe distance from the cruelty of our fleshly lives, where we are imperfect, powerless and insignificant. In essence, we have been provided not only the means to be more free, but also to become new, to create and protect a more perfect self to the world. As we become more reliant on these tools, they become more a part of our daily routine and so we become more restricted in this fantasy.
So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.
Would a celebrity have been so daring to do something dishonorable if he had had to do it in person? Doubtful. It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what's acceptable without facing the consequences of "real life."
(1)、The author compares e-mail with snail mail to show ____.A、the influence of high-tech on our life B、the history of different types of mails C、the value of traditional communications D、the rapid development of social media(2)、What can we know about new communication tools?A、Destroying our life totally. B、Posing more dangers than good. C、Helping us to hide our faults. D、Replacing traditional letters.(3)、What is the potential threat caused by the novel communication tools?A、Sheltering us from virtual life. B、Removing face-to-face interaction. C、Leading to false mental perception. D、Making us rely more on hi-tech media.(4)、What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A、Technologies have changed our relationships. B、The digital world is a recipe for pushing limits. C、Love can be better conveyed by text message. D、The digital self need not take responsibility. -
2、 阅读理解
It was long theorized that people make decisions based on integrated global calculations that occur within the frontal cortex (额叶皮层) of the brain, which is considered the seat of higher-order thinking. However, Yale researchers have found that three distinct brain circuits from the frontal cortex connecting to different brain regions are involved in making good decisions, bad ones, and determining which of those past choices to store in memory.
The study of decision-making in rats may help scientists find the roots of bad decision-making common to mental health disorders such as addiction, the authors say. They used a new tool to manipulate (操纵) brain circuits in rats while they were making choices between actions that led to them receiving rewards or no rewards. If the rats made the right decision, one that ended in a reward, one of the brain circuits was activated, but another was activated if the rats made the wrong choice and received no reward. The third circuit stored past experiences and decisions to help the rats with future choices.
Stephanie Groman, lead author of the research says, "A comparison would be deciding on a restaurant for dinner. For instance, without the ‘good choice' circuit you may not return to the restaurant with good food and without the ‘bad choice' circuit you might not avoid the restaurant with bad food. The third ‘memory' circuit is crucial in making decisions such as whether to return to the restaurant after receiving one bad meal after several good ones."
Changes in these circuits may help explain a typical feature of addiction why people continue to make harmful choices even after repeated negative experiences, The Yale researchers previously showed that some of the same brain calculations were disrupted (扰乱) in animals that had taken methamphetamine. "Because we used a test that is similar to those used in studies of human decision making, our findings have direct relevance to humans and could aid in the search for novel treatments for substance abuse in humans," Groman said.
(1)、How was Yale's research different from the previous theory?A、It defined the function of different brain regions. B、It identified specific circuits involved in decision-making. C、It focused on the connection between choices and memories. D、It highlighted the role of the frontal cortex in higher-order thinking.(2)、What can be inferred from Stephanie Groman's words?A、Memories are related to all the three circuits. B、People base their decisions on personal preferences. C、The three circuits are all of vital importance in making decisions. D、The circuit related to rewards is the foundation of deciding wisely.(3)、What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?A、The limitations of the present study. B、A description of the research method. C、A possible reason for the study findings. D、The potential application of the conclusion.(4)、What might be the best title for the text?A、How people get addicted and cured B、How making decisions influences our brain C、How our brain develops when facing choices D、How the brain helps us make good decisions and bad ones -
3、 阅读理解
There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time's Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn't always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family.
This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn't even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.
King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn't see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen's mom had to go out, she didn't hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King's love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha.
In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel Carrie, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT,Firestarter, andCujo.All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions.
(1)、What is mainly talked about about Stephen King in the first two paragraphs?A、His achievements in writing. B、His unfortunate childhood. C、His difficulty in supporting the family. D、His mother's bitter experiences.(2)、What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word?A、He was knocked down by a passing train. B、He was badly criticized by a close friend. C、He was depressed by the constant moves. D、He was heart-struck by a terrible accident.(3)、What does the underlined word "demotivated" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Discouraged. B、Relaxed. C、Embarrassed. D、Inspired.(4)、Why didn't Stephen's mom hire a babysitter?A、The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B、The family could not find a proper babysitter. C、The children could actually entertain themselves. D、The children didn't like to be cared for by others. -
4、 阅读理解
Magazines make great reading materials for kids. Libraries often have a large selection of periodicals (期刊) for every age group and reading level, and for many areas of interest. And some magazines may even have issues going back years and even decades! Below is a list of some of them!
Military Kids Life
It is about finding the bright side of life as a military kid! Inside each quarterly issue, your child will encounter inspiring stories, articles, and photographs! (8 to 16 years)
Faces
With articles, folk tales, and hands-on projects, Faces magazine takes young readers around the world for an honest and objective view of how children in other regions live. (9 to 14 years)
Make
Make magazine publishes tested projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges. (9 to 18 years)
Brio
Brio magazine for teen girls has a fresh new look that includes more pages filled with inspiring profiles, cultural insights, health & beauty tips, faith-filled features and added fun! (13 to 18 years)
Please note: Though all the magazines on this list are written for children, some issues may contain content that you may feel inappropriate for your child. As always, please review all reading materials before giving them to your child to read.
(1)、Which magazine can help develop kids' international awareness?A、 Military Kids Life. B、Faces. C、Make. D、Brio.(2)、What can be learned from the text?A、Only magazines for kids are accessible in libraries. B、Some magazines have long-ago issues in libraries. C、All the magazines have inspiring stories. D、All the magazines are proper for children.(3)、What is the purpose of this passage?A、To inform. B、To argue. C、To entertain. D、To persuade. -
5、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the common belief about our brain's processing speed?A、It reaches its peak at the age of 20. B、It doesn't decrease before 40. C、It remains constant until 60.(2)、What was the age range of the people included in the study?A、From 10 to 60. B、From 20 to 80. C、From 10 to 80.(3)、Why do older people make decision more slowly according to Dr. von Krause?A、They become more careful. B、They process information slower. C、They need more time to get information.(4)、What benefit can people get from the study?A、It may help increase the mental processing speed. B、It may improve people's ability to concentrate. C、It may contribute to the research on diseases.
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6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What do we know about the museum?A、It can be explored in one day. B、It houses a good many exhibits. C、It can hold thousands of people at one time.(2)、Where are the speakers?A、In Egypt. B、In theU.K. C、In Greece.(3)、What did the speakers fail to see this morning?A、The modern artwork. B、The ancient sculptures. C、The American carvings.(4)、When will the museum close?A、At 3:00. B、At 4:00. C、At 5:00.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does the woman say about the first package?A、It is basic and slow. B、It includes a wireless router. C、It offers a free personal firewall.(2)、How much will the man pay each month?A、$30. B、$50. C、$100.(3)、Why does the woman say the man is lucky?A、The package price is lower. B、The pen drive is cheaper. C、The setting-up is free.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、The woman's job. B、The woman's boss. C、The woman's workmates.(2)、What happened last week?A、The staff had trouble locking the cafe. B、The woman met a rude customer. C、The workers left work early.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What kind of car did the man book?A、A mid-size car. B、A small car. C、An SUV.(2)、What does the man have to do at last?A、Cancel the reservation. B、Change to another model. C、Wait patiently for the desired car.
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10、 What does the woman think of the hotel?A、It's expensive. B、It's untidy. C、It's poorly equipped.
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11、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At a bank. B、At a shop. C、At a gym.
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12、 What will the man do next month?A、Work with the woman. B、Turn in his resignation letter. C、Devote himself to his own business.
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13、 When was the man waken up?A、At 6:00. B、At 7:00. C、At 8:00.
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14、 What has the man been doing?A、Doing his work. B、Revising for tests. C、Planning for his vacation.
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15、 假定你是李华,为了推进科普教育,你校英语社团正在开展"学科学,用科学"的演讲活动,请你以"Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life"为题,写一篇演讲稿参加比赛,内容包括:
1. 智能科技在生活中的应用;
2. 学习智能科技的作用和意义。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。Dear teachers and students,
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Thank you!
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16、 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--个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一一个漏字符号( A),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:在错的词下画一横线,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- -词;2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
This Friday is the traditional Dragon Boat Festival, also knowing as Duanwu Festival. One of the major custom is to make and eat rice dumplings. It's obviously that most people don't make rice dumplings at the present. They can buy it at the supermarket or online. However, it's still considering one of the most important elements celebrate the festival. It's not easy to make rice dumplings by hand, that takes too much time. And it is fun and brings family members together. So let's made our own rice dumplings to keep the tradition alive.
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17、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Yangko, a rural Chinese folk dance with a history( date) back thousands of years, originals from farming life in ancient times. The dance relates to sacrifices to the farmland god when people prayed for a good harvest. As time passed, the ( origin) dance developed, taking in various artistic forms and skills ,including opera, acrobatics and martial arts, and eventually turned into the type of Yangkois seen today.
( preserve) this Chinese folk culture, it was included in the inaugural(首批的) items of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It is ( common ) performed in northern China during festivals, especially for Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival. Performances or competitions (organize) in towns and villages to express people's joy and their hope for a better life.
Yangko employs drumming, Suona, dancing and singing. Content is basedfolk stories and legends. Costumes are richly-colored and opera-styled, enabling (character) to be easily identified. During a performance, the actors will dance and sing, following lively rhythms. Highly-skilled and interesting acts such as stilt(高跷) walkingcarrying a wedding sedan chair (花轿) are also included. As a part of traditional Chinese culture, Yangko( concentrate) the group consciousness of the Chinese people , and has outstanding historical and cultural value.
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18、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Those in the food industry understand the difficulty that comes from working with people. No matter how much you try, some customers are never1 . If you make one mistake, some people are likely to lose2 . This situation took place at a MeDonald's in suburban Atlanta.
A customer approached the drive-through window3 . He threw a drink back at the pregnant fast food worker who4 it to him. Most would find that unthinkable. However, he himself felt 5 because the drink was not what he 6 .
Bryanna was the 7 in this incident. It was so8 to her that she couldn't even9 what was happening. She was10 and covered in ice and soda.
The11 next in line who witnessed what happened was Feroza Syed. She12 the incident via Facebook after things took place. "I've never seen anyone 13 that way, especially to do that to a pregnant worker, which was just14 .
When Feroza approached the drive-through window, she15 the fast food worker a cash tip to comfort her. She had yet another16 一 set up an online regitry for Bryanna's baby. Feroza17 maybe she could raise $300 or $ 400 for Bryanna to buy something nice. But by 24 hours later people had 18 $ 1,700. Feroza is just obviously going crazy with19 .
Through this, Feroza and Bryanna have become friends. I's just 20 to see such love and happiness.
(1)A 、 confused B 、 frightened C 、 troubled D 、 satisfied(2)A 、 temper B 、 passion C 、 sight D 、 temperature(3)A 、 sadly B 、 angrily C 、 happily D 、 patiently(4)A 、 posted B 、 handed C 、 returned D 、 introduced(5)A 、 convinced B 、 embarrassed C 、 justified D 、 misunderstood(6)A 、 imagined B 、 missed C 、 brought D 、 wanted(7)A 、 interviewer B 、 victim C 、 looker-on D 、 witness(8)A 、 unpleasant B 、 reliable C 、 responsible D 、 unavoidable(9)A 、 figure out B 、 set down C 、 take over D 、 put aside(10)A 、 warning B 、 weeping C 、 begging D 、 checking(11)A 、 journalist B 、 manager C 、 customer D 、 worker(12)A 、 heard of B 、 thought of C 、 spoke of D 、 dreamed of(13)A 、 admit B 、 behave C 、 follow D 、 approve(14)A 、 wonderful B 、 funny C 、 necessary D 、 terrible(15)A 、 paid B 、 charged C 、 offered D 、 afforded(16)A 、 principle B 、 program C 、 destination D 、 idea(17)A 、 assumed B 、 realized C 、 recognized D 、 recalled(18)A 、 left B 、 earned C 、 donated D 、 saved(19)A 、 regret B 、 relief C 、 reward D 、 joy(20)A 、 encouraging B 、 demanding C 、 amusing D 、 puzzling -
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。
Challenges are part of life and something we can all expect to encounter at one point or another during our lifetime. We handle challenges differently; some of us choose to face them head-on, while others flee in uncertainty. . The flowing are simple methods and strategies we can all employ to overcome challenges more effectively.
. Nike couldn't have said it any better with their slogan, "Just do it!" Some challenges require us to do just that. Grab the bull by its horns and have the courage to conquer it, no matter how unsure we might feel. Some challenges are urgent and require immediate attention, leaving us with no option but to go ahead full-steam.
Educate ourselves. The reason why some issues prove challenging for us is that we aren't familiar with them. . The interest, books, forums,etc. , offer platforms where we can research and learn about our challenges to find strategies against them. Knowledge is definitely powerful and essential in conquering anything.
Be persistent. This is what is required to accomplish anything, especially when it comes to overcoming challenges. No matter how difficult our challenges might be, we must be willing to push through and try again and again until we achieve victory over them. .
Ask for help. There are times when we can't go it alone and need others to help us conquer whatever challenges we face. . Networking with like-minded individuals who can offer us support, suggestions, or solutions is useful in helping us overcome challenges.
A. Meet them head-on
B. Adapt a different strategy
C. It is said that two heads are better than one
D. If we give up, we alow the challenges to conquer us instead
E. Therefore,our knowledge and ability to conquer them is limited
F. Whatever our positions, we all wish to conquer them and move on
G. Some challenges can be overwhelming, making us question our ability
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20、 阅读理解
Growing up, I felt that I learned some things quickly and other things painfully slowly. Picking up French and Spanish seemed to come naturally, while painting and drawing required a lot of practice. I thought that some people just have a talent for languages; others don't.
You've probably felt the same way- -that certain things were easier for you to learn. And so did my research partners. So we set out to identify what makes some people learn faster than others. If we could just distill (提取) these unique characteristics, we thought, we would be able to create better learning environments- and make everyone a fast learner.
In our study, we model data from student performance on groups of tasks that assess the same skill component and that provide follow-up instructions on student errors. Our models estimate the increase in correctness after each practice opportunity. We applied our models to 1. 3 million observations across 27 datasets of student interactions with online practice systems in the context of elementary to college courses. In contrast, and much to our surprise, we found students to be astonishingly similar in estimated learning rate. There are no such things as fast and slow learners!
We find that a typical student needs about seven learning opportunities to master a typical knowledge component. They start at different levels of proficiency but, when provided with high-quality practice opportunities, they learn at about the same speed. Yes, they will end in different places- -but that's because they have different starting lines, not because they are quicker or slower to learn.
That means the types of opportunities you get are important. Detailed, timely feedback and hints provide favorable conditions that allow you to consistently make progress, regardless of where you began.
Don't think you're alone if learning feels slow and effortful. Do try, try again. You can make as much progress as everyone else- and so can the young people in your life. Achievement gaps are the result of opportunity gaps, not individual differences in learning speed.
(1)、What is the author's previous thought according to the first two paragraphs?A、He can't learn painting and drawing. B、All people have a talent for languages. C、People learn things in the same way, D、People have different learning speeds.(2)、What did the researchers do in the research?A、Teach elementary courses. B、Criticize students' mistakes. C、Apply their models extensively. D、Distinguish the fast and slow learners.(3)、How can a student make greater achievements according to the research?A、By using high-quality equipment. B、By doing more efficient practice. C、By competing with other students. D、By increasing learning speed.(4)、What is the best title of the text?A、There Is No Such Things as a Fast Learner B、How We Can Learn Faster than Others C、There Is No Difference Between Students D、Why Education Is Important to Us