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1、阅读理解
The message is drummed into us from childhood: forgive people who've wronged you, because it's the right thing to do. Forgiveness is a virtue, we're told—the only way for us to truly move on and heal, freed from the baggage of bearing ill will.
However, I'm not buying it. Forgiving someone can indeed be a beautiful thing, but it's not always what's best for us. In fact, if someone has hurt you deeply and the relationship isn't healthy, trying to "fix" things can do more harm than good.
Most of us would probably agree that forgiving a wrongdoer means letting go of negative feelings—like anger and resentment—towards them, as if nothing happened. Actually this isn't helpful. It pressures us to minimize our feelings and revise our boundaries—to say "it's OK" when for us, it isn't. While it's not a good idea to focus on negative thoughts, recognizing and processing all of that pain is an important part of the healing journey. And when someone doesn't make us feel seen or safe, forgiving them can actually reduce our self-esteem.
A 2010 research paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that folks who forgave partners that didn't make them feel valued had less respect for themselves. Letting minor offences that happen now and again slide can be great for any relationship, but repeatedly forgiving bad behavior can encourage that person to keep hurting you.
At least, that's what 2011 research by psychology professor James McNulty argues. He found that when a partner was more likely to forgive those acts, the aggressor was more likely to keep committing them. McNulty suggests that this is because facing the consequences of their actions is what motivates people to change their ways, and being offered a clean slate can be a kind of pass to avoid making changes. So forgiving frequent and major offences, like verbal or physical abuse, can do more harm than good.
For me, this speaks to the core tension in the idea. Instead of looking to forgiveness like a magic medicine, we can focus on recognizing what happened and coming to terms with it, however that looks for us and without any sense of obligation towards our offender.
(1)、 What does the author think about the message in paragraph 1?A、It's reasonable. B、It's debatable. C、It's convincing. D、It's unquestionable.(2)、How does the author develop the text?A、By making comparisons. B、By giving statistics. C、By quoting researchers' views. D、By sharing his own experiences.(3)、What does the underlined words "a clean slate" in paragraph 5 probably mean?A、A repeated offence. B、A magic medicine. C、A terrible consequence. D、A complete forgiveness.(4)、Which can be the best title of the text?A、Forgiving is always a virtue. B、Forgiving can change everything. C、Forgiving others sometimes depends. D、Forgiving others always seems impossible. -
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The following is part of an interview between Professor Bernard Feringa (a Nobel Price winner) and a CNN reporter.
Q: You often say that universities should be playgrounds. How can we make sure that this is a case?
A: I'm a strong believer in challenging students at all levels — to think, to discover and to go beyond the current knowledge. The universities have a special role here, because academic training and science should go beyond the current horizon. I think that we shouldn't forget that we shouldn't train our students for today or tomorrow; we should train them for 10 to 20 years from now. Because then they will be the innovators in our society, and they will be the persons that make a difference. Train our students for future means that they have to be able to surpass the border of our current knowledge. This is what I mean with playground. I mean that you have sufficient space to think, to discover and to be free to make mistakes, but in particular to make the next steps, be creative and not limited by what should be done. A lot of things happen by accident and suddenly you get a major breakthrough or new insight. Schools should encourage students to ask questions and be creative.
Q: What is it that you like so much about teaching?
A: I really enjoy the transfer of the beauty of knowledge: insights, questions, things that we don't know, or the limitations of what we know. I never get tired of my job. I think that you share with your students the opportunity to transfer some knowledge, but also get a lot of things back by asking questions and discussing. Across all fields, from natural sciences to humanities, you have knowledge and insights built upon generations and decades. At the universities we have to transfer a lot of knowledge and teach students the basic skills and techniques. But it's also our duty to go beyond that — to ask them questions about what we don't know and what improvements we can make for the future. Doing surgery in the hospital now might be taken over by robots in the future. How are we going to deal with that? Or will we be able to make fuel for airplanes? These are challenging and tough questions but to share those with the students is really nice. Most of all, I think the beauty of knowledge and the excitement of insights and discoveries is fantastic.
(1)、What does the professor agree to?A、Students are bound to surpass their present teachers. B、Students are expected to be different future citizens. C、Students are supposed to have more academic training. D、Students should definitely be encouraged to be challenged.(2)、 What does "plavground" mean to Bernard Feringa?A、An area for physical activities. B、An area for extra-curricular experiments. C、An area for bold exploration. D、An area for academic improvements.(3)、Which saying can best describe the reason for the professor's devotion to teaching?A、He who teaches learns. B、Work makes a workman. C、Never too old to learn. D、Truth never fears investigation.(4)、How can you describe Professor Bernard Feringa?A、Respectable and reliable. B、Innovative and devoted. C、Generous and sharp-minded. D、Independent and professional. -
3、阅读理解
Italy in the spring is like something out of a magical storybook. Whether you're looking for a relaxing Italian holiday with the one you love or a feast of water fun, Italy in spring offers something for everyone.
LAKE GARDA
Situated in northern Italy, Lake Garda offers some of the most incredible scenery in Italy. Surrounded by amazing peaks and historic castles, your spring in Italy is sure to be packed with adventure. On the shores of Lake Garda, family-friendly fun and excitement await. The largest lake in Italy is full to the brim with exciting activities, in and out of the water.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL CAESIUS THERMAE or GARDA SPA RESORT Hotel Caesius Thermae or Garda Spa Resort is a four-star hotel on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
TUSCANY COAST
Holidays to the Tuscany Coast take you on a tranquil Italian getaway filled with golden sandy bays, romantic sunsets, and charming restaurants. If you're after sunbathing bliss, the Tuscan Coastline offers kilometres of gentle sand for you to enjoy a day of exploring the crystal waters with water sports or simply wallowing in the waves.
WHERE TO STAY: GRAND HOTEL ROYAL Located on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Grand Hotel Royal offers four-star luxury on the beach.
TAORMINA
Step into one of Sicily's most beautiful towns, rich in Greek Mythology. Perched on top of Monte Tauro on the foothills of the mammoth Mount Etna, Taormina is an ancient town that allows you to step back in time and discover the well-preserved history. The coastal setting is also the best place for a romantic sunset cruise or water sports adventure.
WHERE TO STAY: HOTEL VILLA BELVEDERE Situated on the east coast of Sicily in Taormina, Hotel Villa Belvedere welcomes guests in traditional Italian style.
(1)、 Which hotel are you to stay for a visit to an ancient town?A、Grand Hotel Royal. B、Hotel Villa Belvedere. C、Hotel Caesius Thermae. D、Garda Spa Resort.(2)、 What do the three destinations have in common?A、They all serve as water sports destinations. B、They all lie on tops of mountains. C、They are all getaways for honeymoons. D、They all offer family activities.(3)、The text can be ____.A、a travel journal B、an encyclopedia C、a tour brochure D、a self-driving guide -
4、 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。
Mrs. Johnson lost her husband to cancer after months of failed treatment. She spent every penny she had saved working as a teacher, hoping her husband's illness wouldn't return. She only had $5 left in her bank account and didn't know how to survive. She was just living on leftovers and junk. What's worse, she hadn't paid the house rent.
Standing before the ATM Mrs. Johnson put in her card and entered her password. In no time, she saw a five-dollar bill slide out of the machine. The old lady was so focused on the dollar bill that she barely looked at the screen.
Holding a bag full of about-outdated food items, the old lady slowly walked towards her house. Upon reaching her apartment door, she saw an envelope with her name on it in the mailbox.
Once she entered the house and kept the grocery bag on the kitchen counter, she slid the envelope out and opened it. It was an invitation for reunion from the school where she had taught all her life, but she didn't feel like going there.
After having dinner, the old lady picked up her phone, hoping to find a job. A message caught her attention, which was a notice from her bank regarding her cash withdrawal. She read the message and was about to exit it when the remaining account balance caught her attention. A hundred thousand dollars! ! !
The next day, Mrs. Johnson visited the bank, thinking this was a big mistake. After checking, the bank told her the records showed that Norma Tyler transferred the money to her account. There was no mistake.
However, Mrs. Johnson didn't know any Norma Tyler! After thinking about all her friends, relatives and acquaintances, Mrs. Johnson could only think of one Norma— one of the students who never performed well in class. Mrs. Johnson thought of how hard she worked with Norma. She wanted the girl to get good grades, but nothing worked. No matter how hard she tried to teach new concepts to the teenage girl, she would never understand a single word.
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It hit Mrs. Johnson that she could attend the high school reunion to meet Norma.
Norma said she wanted to thank a special teacher who never gave up on her.
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5、 假如你是学校英语报记者李华,请以"Spring Cross-country Running Competition"为题目写一篇报道,记录上周日你校在学校后山举行的春季越野长跑比赛,内容包括:
1. 比赛目的;
2. 比赛过程;
3. 比赛意义
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Spring Cross-country Running Competition
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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。
In 2023, Indonesia started Southeast Asia's first-ever high-speed rail line that connects two of its biggest cities, Jakarta and Bandung. The $7.3 billion project, largely funded and built by Chinese firms, opened to the public on October 2nd. The builders planned (complete) the project in 2019 but they had to face many operational difficulties and delayed.
Videos taken board and shared on social media showed off the large air-conditioned cabin inside and clear window views of the Indonesian countryside as the train (speed) off. The 142-kilometer high-speed rail line, officially named WHOOSH, stands for "time saving, optimal (优化) operation, reliable system" in Indonesian, runs on electricity with no direct carbon emissions and travels at a speed of (rough) 350 kilometers per hour, (cut) travel time between Jakarta and Bandung from three hours to under (little) than an hour.
The trains, modified for Indonesia's tropical climate, are equipped with a safety system that can respond to earthquakes, floods and other emergency (condition). The train has eight cars, all equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging points, and (seat) 601 passengers.
The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway will not only improve Indonesian infrastructure (基础设施) promote the development of Indonesia's railroad and manufacturing industries.
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7、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。
Harry, an emergency physician, had never become aware of the meaning of his work. He told a story about 1 it.
One evening on his shift in a busy emergency room, a woman was brought in about to 2 . When he examined her, Harry immediately 3 that her obstetrician (产科医生) would not be able to get there 4 and he was going to deliver this baby himself. The team took 5 quickly. The baby was 6 almost immediately.
Harry laid the baby along his left forearm (前背). 7 , the baby opened her eyes and looked directly at him. In that moment, Harry noticed a very 8 thing that he was the first 9 this baby girl had ever seen. He felt his heart go out to her in 10 from all people everywhere, and tears came to his eyes.
In that flash of recognition he felt tiredness fall away and remembered 11 he had chosen this work in the first place. All his hard work and personal sacrifice suddenly seemed to him to be 12 it.
In the past, Harry had focused on his expertise, assessing and responding to needs and 13 He had been there many times as a (n) 14 , but never before as a human being. He 15 how many other such moments of connection to life he has missed. He doubts there have been many.
(1)A 、 forgetting B 、 sharing C 、 discovering D 、 following(2)A 、 give birth B 、 have trouble C 、 catch fire D 、 fall ill(3)A 、 hoped B 、 remembered C 、 regretted D 、 realized(4)A 、 at first B 、 in time C 、 as usual D 、 on purpose(5)A 、 care B 、 action C 、 note D 、 office(6)A 、 recovered B 、 fed C 、 born D 、 treated(7)A 、 Eventually B 、 Frequently C 、 Fortunately D 、 Slowly(8)A 、 simple B 、 foolish C 、 different D 、 normal(9)A 、 human B 、 adult C 、 doctor D 、 teacher(10)A 、 disbelief B 、 surprise C 、 welcome D 、 respect(11)A 、 when B 、 how C 、 why D 、 where(12)A 、 like B 、 worth C 、 making D 、 just(13)A 、 opportunities B 、 sorrows C 、 possibilities D 、 dangers(14)A 、 assistant B 、 patient C 、 expert D 、 gentleman(15)A 、 wonders B 、 worries C 、 concludes D 、 finds -
8、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。
The Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion
Following your passion can be a tough thing. But figuring out what that passion is can be even more difficult. Here are some tips to find your passion.
Unless you're just starting out in life, you have some skills or talent, showing some kind of aptitude. Give this some thought. Think back, as far as you can, to jobs, projects or hobbies. This could be your passion. Or you may have several things. Start a list of potential candidates.
It may be something at work-a little part of your job that gets you excited. It could be something you do outside of work-a hobby, a side job, something you do as a volunteer or a parent or a spouse or a friend. It could be something you haven't done in a while. Add any answers to your list.
Think about what you have secretly dreamed of. But some fear, some self-doubt, has held you back, has led you to dismiss this idea. Maybe there are several. Add them to the list—no matter how unrealistic.
Learn, ask, take notes. OK, you have a list. This is your first candidate. Now read up on it, talk to people who've been successful in the field. Make a list of notes of things you need to learn, need to improve on, skills you want to master and people to talk to.
Experiment and try. Here's where the learning really takes place. If you haven't been already, start to do the thing you've chosen. Pay attention to how you feel doing it-is it something you look forward to, that gets you excited, that you love to share?
A. Find what excites you.
B. Confirm what you are good at.
C. Predict what's the worst that can happen.
D. Pick one thing from the list that excites you most.
E. If all the answers are "yes", you've found where your passion is.
F. You need to do something, get good at it, be passionate about it.
G. You might have some ridiculous dream job you've always wanted to do.
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9、阅读理解
"When we watch TV shows or football games, we're watching that information evolve over time, uncertain about how it's all going to end," said Abby Hsiung, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences." I wondered if higher curiosity would push people to seek, or to avoid, getting an immediate ‘spoiler (剧透)'."
Hsiung drew inspiration from short cooking videos that are popular on Instagram and TikTok, "These videos manage to develop a description and cliffhanger, so that you're interested and curious about how food materials will all come together." So Hsiung made a series of 30-second cartoon line-drawing videos that, like the cooking videos, eventually ended up as something highly recognizable, like a dog.
More than 2,000 adults from across the U.S. then watched 25 of these short line-drawing videos online. Participants in Hsiung's study were asked along the way how curious they were, how they felt, and to guess what the drawing would become. Viewers also had a "spoiler" button to skip ahead to see the final drawing. Hsiung and her team were surprised to find that when people were curious, they avoided hitting the "spoiler" button and kept watching the drawings unfold. It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer. Curiosity didn't just motivate getting answers, but increased the value of the journey itself.
The study also found that curiosity increased at different stages of watching these videos. Higher curiosity during moments where it seemed like the drawing could tun into anything and also when participants were starting to really home in on a single answer. Curiosity also inspired people's feeling of joy, explaining why people kept watching the line-drawing video even when they could just hit a button to get the answer right away. This helps explain why people often avoid spoilers. Knowing the end of a new TV series, for example, can remove the enjoyment of watching the plot develop.
Researchers suggest that inspiring curiosity might also help raise motivation in the classroom to potentially improve learning. Increasing curiosity can improve memory by readying the brain for new information and strengthen persistence throughout a learning journey, which is often needed for deep understanding.
(1)、What is the purpose of Hsiung's study?A、To find the relation between curiosity and answer. B、To find better ways to get information in TV shows. C、To find the effects cooking videos have on audience. D、To make a series of 30-second line-drawing videos.(2)、What does the underlined word "cliffhanger" in Paragraph 2 mean?A、Creation. B、Uncertainty. C、Imagination. D、Appreciation.(3)、What can we learn from the text?A、Viewers would hit the "spoiler" button when they were curious. B、Curiosity did nothing but drive viewers to find out answers. C、As the drawing was taking shape, people gradually lost interest. D、People refused to know answers in advance to enjoy the process.(4)、How is curiosity beneficial to learning?A、It can shorten learning time. B、It reduces learning difficulty. C、It is good for deep learning. D、It changes learning approaches. -
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Halloween candy could be in for a California big change. State lawmakers last month passed the California Food Safety Act, which bans four materials found in popular snacks and packaged foods - including candy corm and other Halloween treats. Set to take effect in 2027, the ban will lead candy and food producers to change their formulas for products sold both in California and elsewhere around the country.
The law bans the production and sale of some materials, which are used in processed foods including kinds of instant potatoes and sodas, as well as candies. The additives (添加剂) have been linked to increased risks of cancer and nervous system problems, according to the Environmental Working Group, which started the act, and are already banned in many other countries.
Food producers and their lobbyists (说客) opposed the law, arguing the conclusion that the four additives are unhealthy should be made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They thought that evaluating the safety of food materials and additives should rely on the scientific accuracy of the FDA. But food safety advocates say the FDA has moved far too slowly in regulating food chemicals. It's unacceptable that the U.S. is so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to food safety.
California's act made headlines this year as a "Skittles (彩虹糖) ban" that would wipe popular candies off California shelves. But supporters of the act said the intention is simply to require changes in the materials, as has already happened in Europe. Perhaps the most standing-out material on California's banned list is red dye No.
3. It is allowed only in candied and cocktail cherries in the European Union but more than 3,000 products contain the chemical in the U. S. The list includes items like frosted pretzels and scores of brand-name candies such as Peeps and Pez. It also includes items like fruit cocktail cups, protein drinks, and yogurts.
(1)、How will Halloween candy in California change?A、It will change its recipes. B、It will transform its shapes. C、It will move out of California. D、It will disappear completely.(2)、 What idea do food producers have against the act?A、FDA's conclusion on the materials is wrong. B、Four materials are allowed all over the world. C、The materials' safety needs to be reassessed. D、FDA moves too fast in regulating food chemicals.(3)、What can we infer about the act supporters' request about Skittles?A、They demand a complete ban on Skittles. B、They wish the "Skittles ban" to be headlines. C、They want to apply European policies to Skittles. D、They hope more red dye No. 3 is used in Skittles.(4)、What is the text mainly about?A、California candy ban. B、Food safety in California. C、The responsibility of FDA. D、Change of Halloween Candy. -
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A year ago, my wife and I sold one of our cars and replaced it with an e-bike. I knew that passenger vehicles are responsible for much of our greenhouse-gas emissions. I also knew that electric cars were an imperfect fix. Though they're responsible for less carbon pollution than gas cars, their supply chain is carbon intensive. But an e-bike's comparatively tiny battery means less electricity, fewer emissions and fewer resources. E-bikes are clearly better for the planet than cars of any kind.
But I also viewed getting rid of my car as a sacrifice. I live in Colorado; e-biking would mean freezing in winter and sweating in summer. It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.
I was very wrong. The first thing I noticed was the savings. Between car payments, insurance, maintenance (保养), and gas, a car-centered lifestyle is expensive. I predict that we'll save about $50,000 over the next five years by selling our car.
The actual experience of riding to work each day over the past year has been equally surprising. In winter, I wear gloves, warm socks, a thick cap, and a ski jacket when I ride, and I am almost never too cold. In summer, I didn't break a sweat. I just used the throttle (油门), sat back, and enjoyed my ride.
I arrived to work a little more lighthearted for having spent the morning in fresh air rather than traffic. I jumped on my bike after a stressful day at work and rode home down a street edged with changing fall leaves. I felt more connected to the physical environment around me than I had when I'd traveled the same route surrounded by metal and glass.
(1)、Why did the author change a car for an e-bike?A、He wanted to do something good for environment. B、He thought that e-bikes would replace gas vehicles. C、He couldn't afford the expensive transportation costs. D、He believed e-bike's supply chain was environment-friendly.(2)、 What did the author think he would sacrifice for the e-biking?A、The traffic safety. B、The traffic comfort. C、The traffic economy. D、The traffic convenience.(3)、What is the author's feeling about having ridden an e-bike for a year?A、Tolerant. B、Unexpected. C、Conservative. D、Compromising.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Changes Brought by an E-bike B、My Green Life for the Last Year C、The Replacement for Gas Vehicles D、Comparation Between Cars and E-bikes -
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Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools
This Foundation Chelsea FC Soccer Camp Programs near London, England and near Brighton in Southern England offers children the experience of training like soccer professionals.
Boys Soccer Only Camp
For 9-17 years old boys. An intensive boarding program where players live and train like professionals with two coaching courses a day with Chelsea FC Foundation coaches, including sports science workshops and seminars (专题研讨会).
Boys and Girls Soccer and English Camp
For 9 - 17 years old boys and girls learning English as a second language. Players combine world class coaching and sports science workshops of Chelsea FC Foundation with daily English lessons using a customized (定制的) and football-focused course with the English learning successful CLIL model used in top schools across the world.
Girls Soccer Only Camp
For 13-17 years old girls. Chelsea FC Women has won the Women's Super League for the past 3 years! Girls can learn from the champions' winning way and enjoy training in girls-only groups with champion coaches and players. Sport science workshops support the on-field training. Girls can choose from soccer only or soccer and English.
Goalkeepers Soccer Camp
For boy and girl goalkeepers from 13-17 years old. Players learn skills specific to their position in on-field training including positioning, ball handling, shot stopping and distribution. Goalkeepers can choose from soccer only or soccer and English. There will be specialist goalkeeping training courses throughout the week as well as courses where goalkeepers join the field players program.
(1)、 Which camp can a ten-year-old girl attend?A、Girls Soccer Only Camp. B、Boys Soccer Only Camp. C、Goalkeepers Soccer Camp. D、Boys and Girls Soccer and English Camp.(2)、What can children do in Girls Soccer Only Camp?A、Learning the goalkeeper skills only. B、Playing football with the senior team. C、Studying English with the top teachers. D、Enjoying the camp's free accommodation.(3)、What can children learn in Goalkeepers Soccer Camp?①English ②Goalkeeper skills ③The sports science ④Skills of field players
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13、阅读下面的材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The school festival was buzzing with excitement, all because of a new contest called "Innovate Your Way. " This contest was all about making a costume that was as unique and creative as possible, showcasing what one loves the most.
Lily Adams was surrounded by classmates with cool ideas. One classmate said excitedly, "I'm going to be the whole solar system, with planets circling around me!" One boasted (吹嘘), "I'll redefine innovation. I will become a walking smartphone from the future, showing the digital age with interactive apps and games. "
Meanwhile, another one came up with the idea to dress up as a live weather forecast. He planned to attach LED screens to his outfit, displaying different weather patterns. This costume would not just show the weather but also change with real-time updates, combining technology and creativity in a way the festival had never seen.
Feeling overwhelmed, Lily wasn't sure what to do. Her friends had such amazing ideas, and she hadn't even picked a costume yet. She shared her worries with her friend Noah, saying, "I can't make up my mind. Every idea seems too hard to do or just not exciting enough. "
Noah, always wise, had a great suggestion. "Why don't you make a costume about gardening? You love it, and it's something unique to you, "he said. Lily was unsure because the contest was just a few days away. "I don't know if there's enough time to make something like that from the beginning, " she worried. But Noah encouraged her, "You have a special talent for making something wonderful out of simple things. Use what's around you. "
Inspired by Noah's words, Lily thought over her collection of plants and flowers. Arriving home, she noticed the pile of old gardening magazines and a forgotten green tarp(防水布) in the garage.
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As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root.
The day of the contest finally arrived.
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14、假定你是李华, 你校计划举行以"FlyYourDream"为主题的英语周活动, 现就活动的内容、形式征集建议。请你给负责本次活动的外教Cindy写封邮件, 分享你的创意。
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Dear Chris,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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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。
Going on a vacation might seem like a rather (conventional) way to try to improve your sleep habits, but sleep tourism has been growing in popularity for a number of years, with an increasing amount of sleep-focused (stay) popping up in hotels and resorts (度假胜地) across the world.
In fact, interest (increase)since the pandemic, with a number of hotels focusing their attention on those (suffer) from sleep-deprivation(剥夺). Over the past 12 months, Park Hyatt New York has opened the Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite (套房), 800-square-foot suite filled with sleep-enhancing facilities, while Rosewood Hotels Resorts recently launched a collection of retreats(休养处), are designed to "promote rest".
The global pandemic appears (play)a huge part in this. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that 40% of the over 2, 500 adults who took part reported a reduction their sleep quality since the start of the pandemic.
But can short term sleep-focused travel experiences actually have a long term impact on a person's overall sleep? According to Dr. Robbins, a sleep researcher and co-author of the book Sleep for Success, travel experiences centered around "healthy sleep strategies" that aim to supply guests with the tools they need to improve their sleep (be) hugely beneficial.
"The concept of travel actually allowing you to return home (refresh)is a really exciting proposition, "she adds.
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16、阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As a boy, John Kerr wanted to be a park ranger (护林员). 1 , he spent four decades at a public broadcasting's station in Boston. He 2 at the age of 65 without any particular post-career goal in mind.
After several lazy weeks, he drove to visit his family by Yellowstone. On the way he 3 stopped at the Yellowstone Park Foundation, which raised funds for the national park. As it happened, the foundation was 4 people to educate park guests on wolves. Kerr 5 for an internship (实习).
To say that Kerr stood out in the intern crowd is a massive 6 . Most interns were college and even high school students. But, in a sense, he had been 7 for this since his youth. His outdoor adventures with his grandfather had given him a love of 8 , and he once volunteered at the local fire department on 9 calls.
From his internship, he 10 a ranger sooner, educating park visitors, making for safe 11 between guests and animals, and responding to medical emergencies. He 12 his job of what he describes as one in the most beautiful places, and moments when he treats a visitor to an 13 look at one of the park's wolves or bears through his telescope, an 14 that can move visitors to tears.
"These are 15 and all-too-rare moments, recalls Kerr. "I never forget them. "
(1)A 、 Instead B 、 Anyhow C 、 Still D 、 Hence(2)A 、 retired B 、 departed C 、 graduated D 、 resigned(3)A 、 at random B 、 on purpose C 、 on time D 、 by chance(4)A 、 helping B 、 requiring C 、 training D 、 hiring(5)A 、 signed up B 、 moved on C 、 hang out D 、 broke in(6)A 、 honour B 、 understatement C 、 relief D 、 overstatement(7)A 、 delighted B 、 determined C 、 contented D 、 prepared(8)A 、 travel B 、 nature C 、 drive D 、 freedom(9)A 、 business B 、 guidance C 、 emergency D 、 conference(10)A 、 turned to B 、 went with C 、 moved up to D 、 kept up with(11)A 、 encounters B 、 places C 、 trips D 、 experiences(12)A 、 judges B 、 treasures C 、 admires D 、 changes(13)A 、 open B 、 anxious C 、 up-close D 、 all-round(14)A 、 effort B 、 occasion C 、 imagination D 、 adventure(15)A 、 rich B 、 natural C 、 urgent D 、 easy -
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Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first? Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn't just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. It's an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It's up to you what you want to do. .
Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you've identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It's one thing to know your personality type.
B. It's a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It's about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
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People have come to understand the enormous impacts-beneficial as well as harmful-plastics have on human lives and the environment. As polymer(聚合物) scientists committed to inventing sustainable solutions for real-world problems, we set out to tackle the issue of plastic waste by rethinking the way polymers are designed so we could make plastics with recyclability built right in.
Everyday items including milk jug, grocery bags, and takeout containers are made from a class of polymers called polyolefins. These plastics are really durable (耐用的) because the chemical bonds in those polymers are extremely stable. In a world set up for disposable (一次性的) items, durability is no longer a design feature but rather a design drawback. Imagine if half the plastics used today were recyclable through twice as many processes as they are now. Also conventional recycling requires careful sorting of all the collected materials, which can be challenging with so many different plastics. For example, separating paper from metal doesn't require complex technology, but sorting a container from a milk jug of a different polyolefin is difficult to do without the occasional mistake.
In a study published in Science in October 2023, we described a series of polymers with only two building blocks-one soft polymer and one hard polymer-that behave like polyolefins but could be chemically recycled. Connecting two different polymers multiple times until they form a single, long molecule(分子) creates what's called a multiblock polymer. By changing how much of each polymer type goes into the multiblock polymer, our team produced a wide range of materials with properties that covered all polyolefin types.
Using the same strategy but by adding hydrogen, we could disconnect the polymers back into their building blocks and easily separate them to use again. When we made new polymers out of these recycled plastics, they performed just as well as the original materials even after several rounds of chemical recycling. So we were able to create materials with similar properties of the plastics the world relies on. We believe this work is a step toward more sustainable plastics.
(1)、 What is paragraph 2 mainly about concerning plastics?A、Their multiple uses. B、Their chemical properties. C、Their recycling challenges. D、Their classification criteria.(2)、 A key factor of producing diverse multiblock polymers is ____.A、mixing building blocks with long molecules B、integrating chemicals into the two polymers C、combining two different multiblock polymers D、adjusting the percentage of the two polymers(3)、 Which is a feature of multiblock polymers?A、They are made from sustainable materials. B、They can be recycled by adding hydrogen. C、Their reliability outperforms traditional plastics. D、Their properties change with rounds of recycling.(4)、 Which of the following might be the best title?A、Designing for Recycling B、Classifying Plastic Waste C、Replace Plastics with Polymers D、Technology Creates the Future -
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When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside. He started with toys and even broke a computer, which made his parents not too pleased. As he got older, he shifted from breaking things to building things, which greatly comforted his parents. In middle school. he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels.
Although Jaggi's parents initially thought his experiments were just. a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment. Eventually, his parents came around and started supporting his dreams. Jaggi's interest continued as he grew up, but he focused more on solving real problems, especially those related to the environment.
At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and. co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform people's idea that going green is expensive, by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use. Through Ecoviate, he designed products that could contribute to a greener future. One of his notable inventions was the "CO2ube", a device that could be attached to vehicle tailpipes to reduce carbon emissions, and it's available to many people at low prices. He also created a smartwatch that changed body heat into energy, which can be used to power up the watch as well as mobile phones.
Young Jaggi, now a third-grade college student studying engineering and economics, has become a famous eco-innovator and his company is developing promisingly. However, Jaggi's vision to save the environment goes beyond creating products. He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention. Students can submit a science project online, and talk about the help that they need to make the project a reality.
(1)、What can we learn about Jaggi?A、He was curious by nature. B、He dreamed to be an engineer. C、He always annoyed his parents. D、He was addicted to playing toys.(2)、Which of the following can best replace the underlined part "came around" in Paragraph 2?A、Won out. B、Changed their minds. C、Walked around. D、Paid a visit.(3)、 What drove Jaggi to develop affordable and user-friendly products?A、His love for greener devices. B、His pursuit of academic career. C、His desire to make a difference. D、His hope to boost green industry.(4)、Why does Jaggie plan to launch an online platform?A、To promote smart products. B、To empower young inventors. C、To provide eco-themed courses. D、To offer environmentalists funds. -
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ABCmouse
ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for children. With its expert-made curriculum, the program offers endless hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill, with lessons that expose students to math, arts, and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year's subscription can get about 70% off the price.
Homer
Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8. Children will learn reading, math, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most approach, Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial, or roughly $60 for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers, with a wide range of lessons, games, and fun activities. It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read, and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to each new concept through a series of fun activities, videos, and even songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps, at about $16 per month after a trial month for roughly $
1. FarFaria
FarFaria invites children to join in on a magic al adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun, magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day, paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the "read to me" option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.
(1)、For an annual subscription to ABCmouse, how much does a family need to pay?A、$54. B、$105. C、$126. D、$180.(2)、Which app best suits children who are taught at home?A、ABCmouse. B、Homer. C、Hooked on Phonics. D、FarFaria.(3)、Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from?A、Finance. B、Science. C、Culture. D、Education.