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1、 Until he passed away in 1961, Mei had been performing and encouraging the of Peking Opera for almost 60 years.
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2、 Today, however, technological advances have led to a of art and technology. As a result, the art world is changing greatly.
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3、 As the final, joyous note signalled the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their feet, clapping, cheering and waving their hats. But Beethoven continued , his head buried in the score.
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4、 根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why does rain seem to make you sleepy?
This spring on the east coast of the US, it feels like we've lost touch with the sun. In Washington, DC, 14 of the first 17 days of May were rainy. It means that, for me, May has been one of the months I've felt the sleepiest. The dull weather can hit almost all of our senses in a way that gives a sign to us it is time for a sleep.
First, there's what we see—or rather, what we don't. When it's raining and skies are cloudy, we miss out on our body's internal alarm clock. As Naomi, a scientist from Central Queensland University said, when you don't see the sunlight first thing in the morning, your body never gets the signal that it needs to shift into daytime mode.
Plants produce oils during dry periods, possibly to stop seeds from developing. When it rains, the water brings out the oils and they mix with a chemical to create a "musky" smell. Additionally, after a thunderstorm there's a chance you may smell ozone(臭氧), which is generated when lightning interacts with the air. Some compare its smell to that of clean bed sheets.
Rain sounds are also comforting. The rhythmic pattern of rain hitting a roof, umbrella, or the ground below is called "pink noise." Pink noise is a category of background noise that has all of the frequencies that human can hear and has lower volumes at higher frequencies. According to some research, it may improve our quality of sleep by decreasing our brain activity. .
The difficulty in waking up, the fresh, earthy scents, and the peace of the rain tapping on windows are enough to make anyone want to go back to bed for the day. Sadly, none of this evidence is enough to justify doing so; but it can at least explain why you may feel a little sleepy on these cloudy days.
A. Noises can make us feel sleepier during the daytime.B. The others have been cloudy and dull for at least part of the day.
C. The earthy smell of rain can make you feel calm and comfortable.
D. It makes it easier for us to wake up from our sleep the night before.
E. Sunlight causes our bodies to stop producing what makes us sleepy at night.
F. And you'll also smell that when you are in your garden turning over your soil.
G. You can listen to an hour of rain on a window here, if you intend to test it out.
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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。
According to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over 35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven't yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently the Getty Museum issued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feel intimidated and think that there's a base level of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art—and writing and talking about art—is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
(1)、What challenge is the author trying to tackle?A、People doubt a great diversity of artworks. B、Fewer and fewer young people go to museums. C、Art appears too distant from common audience. D、Adult audience has a different understanding of art.(2)、What does the underlined word "intimidated" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Tired. B、Worried. C、Annoyed. D、Surprised.(3)、In the author's opinion, the museums and galleries should ____.A、make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way B、change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge C、limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions D、improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks(4)、We can conclude from the passage that common audience ____.A、lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history B、prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media C、feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board D、refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories -
6、 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。
Humans' overconsumption(过度消费) of resources is a leading contributor to global climate change, says University of Arizona researcher Sabrina Helm. Therefore, it's increasingly important to understand the choices consumers make and how those decisions affect the health of a planet with limited resources. In a new study, published in the journal Young Consumers, Helm and her colleagues explore how materialistic values influence pro-environmental behaviors in millennials(千禧一代), who are now the nation's most influential group of consumers.
The researchers focused on two main categories of pro-environmental behaviors: reduced consumption, which includes actions like repairing instead of replacing older items; and "green buying," or purchasing products designed to limit environmental impacts. The researchers also looked at how engaging in pro-environmental behaviors affects consumer well-being.
More materialistic participants, the researchers found, were unlikely to engage in reduced consumption. However, materialism did not seem to have an effect on their likelihood of practicing "green buying." That's probably because "green buying," unlike reduced consumption, still offers a way for materialists to fulfill their desire to get new items, Helm said.
Study participants who reported having fewer materialistic values were much more likely to engage in reduced consumption. Consuming less was, in turn, linked to higher personal well-being and lower psychological suffering. Green buying—which may have some positive environmental effects, although to a smaller degree than reduced consumption—was not found to improve consumer well-being, Helm said.
The take-home message for consumers: "The key is to reduce consumption and not just buy green stuff. Having less and buying less can actually make us more satisfied and happier," Helm said. "If you have a lot of stuff, you have a lot on your mind," she said. "For example, it requires maintenance and there's a lot of burdens of ownership, and if you relieve yourself of that burden of ownership, most people report feeling a lot better and freer."
Helm and her colleagues additionally looked at how materialism affects millennial consumers' proactive financial behaviors, such as budgeting and saving. Examining financial behaviors alongside pro-environmental behaviors provides a picture of how young adults proactively deal with resource limitations in two contexts: environmental and financial, Helm said.
As expected, Helm and her colleagues found that those who reported having more materialistic values engaged in fewer proactive financial behaviors than their less materialistic counterparts(对应的人). The researchers also found that, consistent with previous studies, proactive financial behaviors were associated with better personal well-being, life satisfaction and financial satisfaction, as well as lower psychological suffering.
Understanding how materialistic values impact consumer behaviors, and how those behaviors in turn affect personal and environmental well-being, is important, Helm said. However, she acknowledges that for many consumers, shifting behaviors to be more financially proactive and consume less will be challenging.
(1)、What do we know about pro-environmental behaviors?A、They are a cause of climate change. B、They lead to a more satisfying life. C、They vary in different age groups. D、They are affected by materialism.(2)、It can be learned from Helm's study that ____.A、ownership of green products brings a sense of happiness B、materialists prefer practicing green buying to buying less C、green buying helps control people's desire to buy new items D、buying less and green buying have similar effects on people(3)、According to the study, which of the following might improve one's well-being?A、Replacing older items. B、Developing new resources. C、Buying greener products. D、Being careful with expenses.(4)、What is Helm probably going to explain in the next paragraph?A、When people develop proactive financial behaviors. B、Which financial behaviors lead to mental well-being. C、Why it is hard to change people's financial behaviors. D、How materialistic values influence financial behaviors. -
7、 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。
Nick Torrance, a junior in high school, suffers from muscular dystrophy(肌肉萎缩症), and attends school in a specialized wheelchair. The muscle disease prevents him from accomplishing many everyday tasks, such as carrying his books and putting things away in his locker. So he had a fellow student assigned to help him. But Amy Smith, the school's occupational therapist(治疗师), thought that being able to do something simple like opening his locker on his own would be empowering.
Amy initially thought they would be able to buy a device to help. But searching online turned up nothing that could meet their needs—everything needed a keycode or some other physical action, things her disabled student couldn't do. After the outside search for a method came up short, she looked within the school itself for an answer. Amy turned to the school's robotics instructor.
The instructor, in turn, suggested that two of his most capable students take on the project: Micah Stuhldreher and Wyatt Smrcka. They took first place in a national robotics competition, so they were a natural choice to tackle the locker door problem with a robotics solution. Micah and Wyatt wasted no time getting down to work and for an hour each school day, the boys brainstormed, built, and rebuilt various versions of the device until they landed on the perfect solution one year later.
Like in any device development, it took a lot of trial and error for Micah and Wyatt to make something that would work for their target audience. For example, they initially built a locker-opening button, but Nick wasn't strong enough to push it, so they replaced it with a sensor.
Now, between classes Nick steers his electric wheelchair to his locker and waves his hand over a sensor on the arm of the wheelchair. A few seconds later, the locker door swings open. Another wave closes the door. Nick can make it with ease—it may be a small thing, but it gives him a sense of independence.
(1)、Why did Amy Smith want a device?A、To increase her student's confidence. B、To encourage cooperation at school. C、To inspire a robotics invention. D、To help treat a muscle disease.(2)、With a sensor in his wheelchair, Nick can ____.A、move around easily B、put his things away C、continue his schooling D、open and close his locker(3)、According to the passage, which words can best describe Micah and Wyatt?A、Caring and passionate. B、Talented and ambitious. C、Sensitive and insightful. D、Honest and warmhearted. -
8、 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。
Immersive Van Gogh
From the creators of the blockbuster show in Paris seen by over two million visitors and still wowing crowds in Toronto, the west coast premiere(首场) of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will bring the art of Vincent to life in Los Angeles.
Immersive art is not just a technical way to represent video and audio in huge spaces. The word immersive indicates a deep commitment of intentions which connect images and sounds in a way that the audience is able to experience a different way of the art.
True to its name, this exhibition transforms the iconic(偶像的) paintings of Vincent van Gogh into moving, wall-filling projections. "Immersive Van Gogh" promises half-a-million cubic feet of projections that pull from some of the post-impressionist's most recognizable pieces, including The Bedroom, Sunflowers and, yes, The Starry Night.
You will experience art like never before—lose yourself in entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color—truly illuminating(照亮) the mind of the genius.
LOCATION
The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is located at a secret place situated in the heart of Los Angeles. To be announced before the exhibit opens, existing ticket holders will receive an email with the place name and location once it is made public.
TICKET PRICES
VIP TICKETS—$
99.99
• Priority access
• Van Gogh cushion (a gift for you)
• Limited edition poster
PREMIUM TICKETS—$
59.99
• Van Gogh cushion (rental)
• Limited edition poster
BASIC TICKETS—$
54.99
• Admission only
CHILD TICKETS—$
29.99
• Ages 6—16 (children 5 and under do not require a ticket)
• Admission only
• Child tickets are not subject to change of date fees
Tickets are available online at www.vangoghla.com.
GIFT SHOP
Stop by our Exhibit Gift Shop to take the magic of Van Gogh home with you! From clothing and jewelry to home décor, children's books, and so much more, you will find unique and thoughtful souvenirs at the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. Also be sure to check out at our online store!
Experience the organic landscapes of Van Gogh's imagination, and journey through his brilliance and madness in a completely new and unforgettable way.
(1)、According to the passage, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit ____.A、presents Van Gogh's art in a modern way B、begins a journey to Van Gogh's hometown C、displays Van Gogh's paintings on moving walls D、designs projects on Van Gogh's learning experience(2)、From where can people find information about the exact location of the exhibit?A、The ticket office. B、A website. C、An email. D、The gift shop.(3)、How much should a couple with a 5-year-old child who would like to own a Van Gogh cushion at least pay for the visit?A、$109.98. B、$154.98. C、$159.98. D、$199.98. -
9、 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Reading is a unique human experience. Just by skimming our eyes over some words, we can (mental) travel across time and space. But reading can also be hard, especially when we're faced with a difficult text. (make) it an easier, more rewarding experience you'd read in print when possible. One reason for doing so is that our eyes are less likely to skim past printed words than those screen. Plus, consuming content on a physical page helps the brain make a mental map of the information, in turn makes it easier to remember details in future.
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10、 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
I am a 22-year-old artist. My journey through art led me to being an environmentalist. we consider waste may be useful when we think about it in a different light. Although largely (ignore), materials thrown away provide plenty of resources for us artists to give them a second life. In my hands, glass bottles, plastic bags, and other waste (item) become a form of sustainable art. I want to motivate the people who buy this type of art to contribute to the planet' s welfare.
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11、 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The world will observe International Museum Day on May 18th. Since 1977, this day (celebrate) by the International Council of Museums annually to raise awareness of the role that museums play in the development of society. The day is an excellent way of (get) more of the younger generations interested in the history and culture available in museums. Every year, the organization (decide) on a new theme. And the theme for 2023 is Museums, Sustainability and Well-being.
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12、 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Though new term had begun for weeks, the new girl Molly still remained 1 around her classmates. Now she was sitting at the picnic table alone. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for 2 .
Brianna, the class clown, was standing near the playground making the other students laugh, as usual. "Brianna, Molly looks awfully 3 . Would you invite her to join us?" I said.
Brianna sighed. I could tell that she was 4 to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew she was so sweet and kind. I had specifically 5 her for this task. She looked at her friends, then at Molly.
Knowing this choice was 6 her, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a D-buck, our class currency(货币). I needed to 7 her cooperation.
"Here, I'll 8 you for your time."
She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed off.
I watched closely as the girls talked. When they finally walked back together, I sighed with 9 .
A minute later, Brianna came back and handed me the D-buck.
"I shouldn't keep this." Her eyes fell to her feet, 10 radiating from her quiet voice. "I don't want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. She's my friend."
Then Brianna skipped back to amuse her classmates again, and who laughed for the first time that week? Molly.
(1)A 、 satisfied B 、 surprised C 、 awkward D 、 ashamed(2)A 、 trust B 、 acceptance C 、 understanding D 、 respect(3)A 、 angry B 、 puzzled C 、 serious D 、 lonely(4)A 、 unwilling B 、 eager C 、 determined D 、 disappointed(5)A 、 studied B 、 selected C 、 supported D 、 examined(6)A 、 comforting B 、 warning C 、 paining D 、 protecting(7)A 、 consider B 、 permit C 、 check D 、 ensure(8)A 、 help B 、 pay C 、 prepare D 、 forgive(9)A 、 relief B 、 concern C 、 sorrow D 、 regret(10)A 、 excitement B 、 courage C 、 guilt D 、 impatience -
13、 第二节,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。
Before seven o'clock one Saturday morning, a large crowd had already gathered at the stadium. David sat at the starting line, his gloved hands holding his wheelchair. With his heart beating, the boy wondered if he would be able to complete the race. His classmates were all there to support him. From a distance, he could see them holding up big banners (横幅) which screamed: WE ARE WITH YOU! ALL THE WAY, DAVID! Heartened, he smiled and waved back. He was not going to let them down.
Born with a severe condition that left him paralysed (瘫痪) from the waist down. At six, he underwent several surgeries to improve his condition. As a result, he was able to attend school and even took up sports to help strengthen his bones and muscles. Then, he fell in love with wheelchair racing. Unfortunately, he did not have a lot of coordination (协调) or strength but he had a will to keep going. Once, without warning, his condition took a turn for the worse and it almost destroyed his pursuit of his passion.
One day, David's teachers encouraged him to compete alongside his non-wheelchair schoolmates. Unsure and yet grateful for the opportunity, he thought he should give it a shot. By the time the race was about to begin, the sun had risen. David was glad that he was well prepared. Adjusting the cap on his head and his gloves, David was all ready to protect himself from the heat and the strong strokes to his wheelchair. David's eyes followed the starter who was waving a red flag. As soon as the gun was fired, David was off. The entire stadium erupted into thunderous cheers.
David pushed forward with all his strength, his hands holding the wheels the whole time for the long-distance race. His wheelchair rolled steadily out of the stadium, passing the shop houses. Despite doing everything he could to keep up with the other competitors, David fell behind.
注意:1.续写词数应为150个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Overhead, the sun continued to burn in the cloudless sky.
He was determined to overcome every single challenge.
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14、 第一节书面表达
假如你是某国际学校学生李华,最近刚参加了你校科技工作坊举办的"3D打印"科创作品展览活动,请在本校英语报写一则评论。内容包括:1.活动特色;2.参与体验;3.改进意见。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Impressions from the 3D Printing Exhibition
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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 opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on the evening of Feb 4 was different, yet spectacular(引人入胜的). The audiences were treated to a pared-down(简约的) ceremony, the large-scale artistic performances that marked the 2008 opening ceremony, it was no less symbolic—symbolic of a shared future for humankind. The final torch(火炬)at the snowflake-themed ceremony was small, yet the flames conveyed significant messages of (green) Olympic Games. The use of (advance) technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, 5G and cloud broadcasting (add) to the novelty of the opening ceremony. The performances, carrying forward the theme of global peace and a shared future for humankind, focused on environmental protection and human health,_ (highlight) the importance of sports to instill (灌输)new confidence in the international community (contain) the pandemic(瘟疫). Through the opening ceremony on Feb. 4, people can clearly see China's pursuit of building a peaceful world, its ( reflect) of the new Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger, Together" and the Beijing Winter Games' motto of "together for a shared future".
Today, over 300 million people engaged in winter sports in about 2000 ski resorts and ice rinks, China is becoming a winter sport country. This extraordinary achievement opens a new era for global winter sport,_ will raise the global participation to new levels, benefiting the Chinese people as well as winter sport enthusiasts around 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。
As a writer, I miss rejection slips. Not that I enjoyed receiving those pre-printed slips of paper, but at least when I got one, I was pretty sure that a flesh-and-blood 1 had put it in the envelope. And there was always the chance I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom, 2 the piece almost made it. When an editor at McCall's wrote, "I'm afraid I have to say no on this 3 piece, but try me again on another, would you?" It was almost as 4 to me as if she had said, "We'll 5 it and here is an advance for you".
Nowadays, rejection slips seem to have disappeared with the use of online submissions. Most editors don't feel it a must to 6 they have received, read, or considered your work because they receive so many 7 each day.
For me, there are three 8 of rejection slip pain. The first is 9 brought on by finding a flat "no" on a 10 piece of paper, then followed by anger (how could they 11 a piece that is obviously so much 12 than most of the stuff they print), and, finally, rebirth: I will live to 13 a new piece another day.
Learning to 14 rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer. Despite the many letters of acceptance I have received, my folder of "Noteworthy Rejection Slips" is far 15 than that of "Noteworthy Acceptances", which indicates to me the fact: I still have some growing up to do.
(1)A 、 writer B 、 reader C 、 mailman D 、 editor(2)A 、 demanding B 、 indicating C 、 suspecting D 、 arguing(3)A 、 boring B 、 novel C 、 lengthy D 、 particular(4)A 、 thrilling B 、 upsetting C 、 embarrassing D 、 amusing(5)A 、 buy B 、 reject C 、 check D 、 substitute(6)A 、 prove B 、 determine C 、 explain D 、 acknowledge(7)A 、 proposals B 、 drafts C 、 contributions D 、 instructions(8)A 、 meanings B 、 stages C 、 wonders D 、 rewards(9)A 、 relief B 、 frustration C 、 anger D 、 hesitation(10)A 、 valueless B 、 expensive C 、 characterless D 、 shiny(11)A 、 make up B 、 put away C 、 turn down D 、 insist on(12)A 、 easier B 、 better C 、 shorter D 、 longer(13)A 、 print B 、 revise C 、 download D 、 submit(14)A 、 accept B 、 criticize C 、 judge D 、 evaluate(15)A 、 thinner B 、 fatter C 、 older D 、 newer -
17、 根据短文内容,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。
Giving generously and receiving gratefully make it easier to live happily with others.
Let me start with the idea of giving generously._For example, my husband and I have family members who only contact us when they need money. We usually accept their requests, but we rarely receive a "thank you". Most people would say that my husband and I are being used, and I suppose we are. But when we give, we shouldn't be giving for the purpose of getting gratitude or praise. Rather, we should be giving because it is a good thing.
The good news is that when we lead our life being nice to others, our life runs more smoothly.But if you practice being generous, most of your relationships will improve.
At the same time, we should remember to receive gratefully. I truly believe that you cant say "thank you" enough when you receive.
Parents can feel unappreciated by their children, and teachers can feel unappreciated by their students. Do you think it unnecessary to thank them when receiving just because a task is part of someone's job description? That's wrong!
It is good for us to say "thank you" because we regularly need to remind ourselves how lucky we are. And hearing those two words can make us feel great for days.
If you are looking for a way to improve your life, I can give you one: Give generously and receive gratefully.
A. So often we get lazy about expressing gratitude.
B. Thus, saying "thank you" can bring us good luck.
C. If you are generous, some people will use you.
D. In return, we are to help others by giving them our time or money.
E. I think people are unwilling to be generous to others for fear of being used.
F. Yet, why do we have such difficulty achieving these things in our relationships?
G. Words of appreciation make others feel good about themselves like nothing else.
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18、 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。
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. To use a theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we can each 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 project 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)、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.(2)、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.(3)、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.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A、Addiction to the Virtual World B、Cost of Falling into Digital Life C、Interpersonal Skills on the Net D、The Future of Social Media -
19、 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。
Jorg Muller, an ecologist at the University of Würzburg, with his colleagues, proposes a way to measure the biodiversity—listen to the jungle by AI, in a paper published in Nature Communications.
The rainforests are very important and always alive with the sounds of animals, which is useful to ecologists. When it comes to measuring the biodiversity of a piece of land, listening out for animal caller is more effective than uncovering the bushes looking for tracks and paw prints. The latter analysis method is time-consuming, and it requires an expert pair of ears. Muller's idea was to apply the principle of smartphone apps which can identify the sounds of birds, bats and mammals to conservation work.
The researchers took recordings from across 43 sites in the rainforests. Some sites were relatively primitive, old-growth forests. Others were areas that had just been cleared for pasture(牧场) recently. And some other original forests had been cleared but then abandoned, allowing themselves to regrow. The various calls were identified by an expert,and then used to construct a list of the species present. As expected, the longer the land had been free from agricultural activity, the greater biodiversity it hosted. Then it was the computer's turn. "We found that the AI tools could identify the sounds as well as the experts," says Dr. Muller.
Of course, not everything in a rainforest makes a noise. Dr. Muller and his colleagues used light traps to catch night-flying insects, and DNA analysis to identify them. They found that the diversity of noisy animals was a reliable representative for the diversity of the quieter ones, too.
Besides measuring the biodiversity, the results are also expected to be applied to outside ecology departments. Under pressure from their customers, firms like L'Oreal, a make-up company, and Shell, an oil firm, have been spending money on forest restoration projects around the world. Dr. Muller hopes that an automated approach to checking on the results could help monitor such efforts, and give a standard way to measure whether they are working as well as their sponsors say.
(1)、Why does Muller propose to measure biodiversity with AI?A、To make a new conservation principle. B、To seek away fit for hot environments. C、To work more efficiently than manpower D、To study the rainforests more specifically.(2)、How was the identification work of AI tools on the 43 sites?A、It agreed with the work from experts.. B、It identified different types of raintarests. C、It recorded more sounds in the abandoned forests. D、It was used to restore the biodiversity for pasture.(3)、What does the author indicate in paragraph 4?A、DNA analysis is skeptical in the research. B、Quiet animals are as diverse as noisy ones. C、A rainforest is always full of various noises. D、AI technology is used to catch the insects.(4)、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A、The research focuses on biodiversity only. B、L'Oreal and Shell develop monitoring apps. C、The research will assist in forest restoration. D、AI's help will attract some sponsors'investment. -
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For the first time in the competition's history, two athletes are sharing a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
The USA's Katie Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy found themselves in a difficult situation during the women's pole vault (撑竿跳) final. They both cleared 4.90 meters, but neither managed to clear 4. 95 meters on any of their three attempts.
Kennedy says she looked at Moon and said, "Hey, girl, maybe you want to share this?"
"And the relief on her face — and you could see it on my face — and it was mutual (相互的). And yeah, absolutely incredible to share a medal with Katie Moon. You know, we've been friends for so long, so it's super special," Kennedy told reporters after the final.
Thousands of fans were on their feet at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, for Date 5of the competition, which hosts almost 2,000 athletes from 192 countries. The dramatic event lasted two hours and ten minutes. Katie Moon told FloTrack that as the final progressed, it became clear that very little separated the two athletes.
As the competition was going. I kept thinking. "I don't want this to go to a jump-off (加赛)," Moon told sports journalist Anderson Emerole. "This competition was the toughest battle I'd say that I've had. It was very emotionally draining (消耗), and I think that's why both of us were feeling like. 'We're not really feeling the jump- off right now.'"
It was Moon's second consecutive gold medal at the World Championships. She also w on an Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021. With a personal record of 4. 95meters. Moon appeared to be the favorite.
Kennedy, however, did not back down. Not only did she set a new personal record, but she also broke the Australian record by eight centimeters when she sailed over the 4.90-meter high bar. She held back tears after the career-defining leap.
"It was a miracle to get the gold. I think a miracle happened tonight." Kennedy told reporters.
(1)、What did Nina Kennedy suggest Katie Moon do?A、Continue the competition. B、Take a break first. C、Share the gold medal. D、Let go of the fear.(2)、How did Katie Moon feel about Nina Kennedy's proposal?A、Joyful. B、Confused. C、Mixed. D、Disappointed.(3)、What can we infer about Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon?A、They felt tired physically and mentally when competing. B、They didn't take the competition seriously. C、They were looking forward to a jump-off. D、They hadn't won a gold medal before.(4)、What was the previous Australian record for the women's pole vault?A、4.80 meters. B、4.82 meters. C、4.95meters. D、4.98 meters.