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1、阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It's no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like,would you rather bite into a lemon,or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade?
The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert(警觉的) to what's going on around us.While reading traditional,more negative news is important,consuming good news is also part of staying informed. And it also brings meaningful benefits,like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement,community building skills,and inspiration for creating a better world.Plus,knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact,good news,known as solutions journalism,is becoming more popular,as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories.Good Good Good is one of them. A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
"If it bleeds,it leads."has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence,death and destruction draw readers' attention. The thing is,however,there's also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity."Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.When you do find them,the world can suddenly feel like a very different place.Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world's problems."Hervey,one of Good Good Good's editors said.
A.Share good news with people around you.
B.It's just that we don't hear as much about them.
C.But the"bad news"has its place in the world.
D.It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E.And so,negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F.Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G.The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
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Is forgiveness against our human nature?To answer our question,we need to ask a further question:What is the essence of our humanity?For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity.The first view involves dominance and power.In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness,Droll (1984)made the interesting claim that humans' essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows.Those who forgive are against their basic nature,much to their harm. In his opinion,forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others,who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation,mutual respect,and even love as the basis of who we are as humans.Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings,we need both to receive love from and offer love to others.Without love,our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart.Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions.For example,how well has slavery(奴隶制) worked as a mode of social harmony?
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans,forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness,shown through scientific studies,is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony.Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger.At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged(不和的)accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note,when we take a Classical philosophical perspective,that of Aristotle,we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality.We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive,but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive.The actuality of forgiving,its actual appropriation in conflict situations,develops with practice.
(1)、What is Droll's idea about forgiveness?A、People should offer mercy to others. B、Aggressive people should learn to forgive. C、Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity. D、People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.(2)、What does the example in paragraph 2 illustrate?A、To forgive is to love. B、To dominate is to harm. C、To fight is to grow. D、To give is to receive.(3)、What is the writer's attitude toward forgiveness?A、Favorable. B、Reserved. C、Objective. D、Skeptical.(4)、What is message of the last paragraph?A、Forgiveness is in our nature. B、Forgiveness grows with time. C、It takes practice to forgive. D、Actuality is based on potentiality. -
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Any schoolchild knows that a whale breathes through its blowhole.Fewer know that a blowhole is a nostril(鼻孔)slightly changed by evolution into a form more useful for a mammal that spends its life at sea.And only a dedicated expert would know that while toothed whales,such as sperm whales,have one hole,baleen(鲸须) whales, such as humpback and Rice whales,have two.
Even among the baleen whales,the placing of those nostrils differs.In some species they are close together.In others,they are much further apart.In a paper published in Biology Letters Conor Ryan,a marine biologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science,suggests why that might be.Having two nostrils,he argues,helps whales smell in stereo (立体空间).
Many types of baleen whales eat tiny animals known as zooplankton(浮游动物), which they catch by filtering( 过 滤 ) them from seawater using the sheets of fibrous baleen that have replaced teeth in their mouths.But to eat something you first have to find it.Toothed whales do not hunt by scent.In fact,the olfactory bulb—the part of the brain that processes smell—is absent in such creatures.But baleen whales still have olfactory bulbs,which suggests smell remains important.And scent can indeed give zooplankton away.Zooplankton like to eat other tiny creatures called phytoplankton (浮游植物). When these are under attack,they release a special gas called dimethyl sulphide,which in turn attracts baleen whales.
Most animals have stereoscopic senses.Having two eyes,for instance,allows an animal to compare the images from each in order to perceive depth.Having two ears lets them locate the direction from which a sound is coming.Dr Ryan theorized that paired blowholes might bring baleen whales the same sorts of benefits.
The farther apart the sensory organs are,the more information can be extracted by the animal that bears them.The researchers used drones to photograph the nostrils of 143 whales belonging to 14 different species.Sure enough,baleen whales that often eat zooplankton,such as the North Atlantic right whale,have nostrils that are farther apart than do those,such as humpback whales,that eat zooplankton occasionally.Besides allowing them to breathe,it seems that some whales use their blowholes to determine in which direction dinner lies.
(1)、What do we know about whales' nostrils according to the first two paragraphs?A、They are adapted ones. B、They are developed merely for smell. C、They are not easy to detect. D、They are fixed universally in numbers.(2)、What plays a role when baleen whales hunt zooplankton?A、The teeth that baleen whales have. B、The smell that phytoplankton send. C、The sound waves that zooplankton create. D、The chemical signals that zooplankton give off.(3)、How is the concept of stereoscopic senses explained in paragraph 4?A、By quoting a theory. B、By using examples. C、By making contrast. D、By making inferences.(4)、What is the position of nostrils related to according to the last paragraph?A、The sense of smell. B、The possibility to attract food. C、The ability to locate food. D、The ability to communicate. -
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Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s.Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers.In 2080,the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members.To make this a bit more tangible for you,I would like to give an example of what a child's education looks like in 2080.Her name is Shemsy.Shemsy is 13,and she is confident and loves learning.
Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist.The institution was abolished as it was widely thought of as more like a prison or a factory than a creative learning environment.Schools have been replaced with"Learning Hubs"that are not restricted to certain ages.They are where intergenerational learning happens,in line with the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit.
Every year,Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive"teacher-citizen".Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community.She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as essential and core to our humanity. Shemsy works a lot collaboratively.Access to education is universal,and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly.Variability between students is expected and leveraged(利用)as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength.Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets.She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally:Being Human and the History of Humanity.
We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080,what does it look like,who does it serve,and how does it transform our societies?
(1)、What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A、There are different types of education. B、The present education needs improvements. C、Education and economy are closely associated. D、The goal of future education is fundamentally different.(2)、What do we know about the Learning Hub that Shemsy goes to?A、It accepts students of all ages. B、It promotes competition. C、It discourages individualized learning. D、It is all about play-based learning.(3)、What does the underlined word "mandatory" in paragraph 3 mean?A、Tough. B、Satisfactory. C、Optional. D、Required.(4)、What is the suitable title for the text?A、An Example to All B、A Vision for Education C、A Challenge for Education D、A Journey into the Future -
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Fine Arts Students Deliver Magical Performances
As the winter holidays approach,Brookhaven School students presented an aray of extraordinary performances showcasing immense talent within our fine arts community.From the band concert to the choral concerts,each event highlighted the dedication and exceptional gifts of our students.
The December 12 Eagles Band Concert filled Woodruff Auditorium with melodies that captured the festive spirit.On December 14,the Foundations Christmas Choral Concert featured spirited performances by our 7th graders.The finale of seasonal fine arts showcases occurred on December 18 in Brady Theater with the Senior Chior Concert,spotlighting high school singers.
A highly anticipated tradition,the school-wide Holiday Assembly on December 19, hosted by esteemed Fine Arts Department Chair Mr.Kaminer,embodied the true essence of the holiday season.Angelic songs filled Young Gym,followed by joyous laughter and cheers as the"best costume"winners received their awards.Even the youngest War Eagles,the children in the Brookhaven Early Learning Center, attended the celebrations.Following the event,students merrily left school for the holiday break.
Looking toward 2024,anticipation builds for the Brookhaven theater spring productions."Something Rotten!"promises high-energy comedic performances by theater students,while"Tuck Everlasting"assures a moving portrayal by talented Foundations students.Furthermore,the Brookhaven Dance Company will hold their showcase April 11-12 in Woodruff Auditorium.Tickets will soon be available for purchase.
(1)、What did the students at Brookhaven School do before the winter holidays?A、They performed magic tricks. B、They participated in community service. C、They gave holiday concerts. D、They presented new theatre productions.(2)、What can we learn about Holiday Assembly on December 19?A、It was a large celebration within the school. B、It was an award presentation for best students. C、It featured various fun music and sports events. D、It was held on the first day of the winter holiday.(3)、What is the text?A、A fine arts brochure. B、A school announcement. C、A school newsletter. D、A concert advertisement. -
6、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)
I was a vet in Yorkshire. One day I received a call from Mrs Tompkin asking me to cut the beak(喙)of her budgie's(虎皮鹦鹉). I armed myself with a pair of clippers and stepped onto the narrow strip of pavement which separated the door from the road. A pleasant-looking red-haired woman answered my knock. "I'm Mrs Dodds from next door," she said. "I keep an eye on the old lady. She's over eighty and lives alone."
She led me into the cramped little room. "Here's Mr Herriot coming to see Peter for you," she said to the old woman who sat in a corner. Mrs Tompkin nodded and smiled, "Oh that's good. Poor little fella can hardly eat with its long beak and I'm worried about him. He's my only companion, you know."
"Yes, I understand, Mrs Tompkin." I looked at the cage by the window with the green budgie perched(栖息)inside. "These little birds can be wonderful company when they start chattering." She laughed, "Yes, but it's a funny thing. Peter never has said that much. I think he's lazy! But I just like having him with me."
"Of course you do," I said, "but he certainly needs attention now."
The beak was greatly overgrown, curving away down till it touched the feathers of the breast. I would be able to revolutionize his life with one quick snip from my clippers. The way I was feeling this job was right up my street.
I opened the cage door and slowly inserted my hand. "Come on, Peter," I wheedled(哄骗). As I lifted him out, I felt in my pocket with the other hand for the clippers. Then I stopped. The tiny head was no longer poking cheekily from my fingers but had fallen loosely to one side. The eyes were closed. He was dead.
Mrs Dodds and I looked at each other in horror. When I turned my head towards Mrs Tompkin, I was surprised to see that she was still nodding and smiling.
I drew her neighbor to one side. "Mrs Dodds, how much does she see?"
"Oh, she's very short-sighted but she's right vain despite her age. Never would she wear glasses. She's hard of hearing, too."
"Well, look," I said. My heart was still pounding. "I just don't know what to do. If I tell her about this, the shock will be terrible. Anything could happen." Mrs Dodds nodded, stricken-faced. "Yes, you're right. She's that attached to the little thing."
注意: 续写词数应为 150 左右。
I decided to do something for her instead of telling her the truth.
It was a long time before I went to see how Mrs Tompkin got along with the bird I bought for her.
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7、为了推广中国文化, China Daily 网站发布了以"A Symbol of China"为题的征稿启事。假如你是李华, 请你撰稿推荐你眼中的中国象征。内容包括:
1. 象征物名称;
2. 推荐理由(如象征物特色, 价值, 意义等)。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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8、 知真相后,他紧紧地闭上眼睛,咬着嘴唇,眼泪顺着脸颊流下来。
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9、 闻到三明治的香味, 饥饿的小女孩开始流口水。
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10、 I postponed my departure long enough to pay my respects at Kendra's funeral, then left for what was now to be a solitary journey.
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11、 The project would give scientists new insights into what is happening to the earth's atmosphere.
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12、 The athletes had to play in intense heat, and one person had to go to the hospital.
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13、 I couldn't telephone my uncle because his telephone line was engaged.
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14、 Although little known in the U.S., actor Steve Coogan is a household name in his native England.
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15、 The tournament added a brilliantpage to the annals of world table-tennis.
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16、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。
A new adaptation of Chinese mythological stories has won the heart of audiences with its distinctive style. The animation series, Yao—Chinese Folktales, (gain)more than 110 million views online since it was released.
The series, co-produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio and Bilibili, is collection of 20-minute short films, consisting of eight separate stories (feature)monster-like characters, or yao in Chinese. The collection, ranges from ancient stories to science fiction, from emotional connection with hometowns to romantic love from life themes to questions for humanity, presents Chinese culture and philosophy. For example, the first episode, named "Nobody", tells a pig monster's story (base)on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. The creative team put the perspective on the little monsters who used to have blurry faces and didn't even have names in the story.
Li Zao, general producer, said it was impossible (predict)what the eventual outcome would be at first. Now, the (favor)comments exceeded the expectations of the creative team. These contained both the audience's (recognize)of the work and their hopes of Chinese animation. Besides adapting the taste of the masses, the team also wanted to guide them to appreciate different types of work.
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17、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。
Temperatures in the Norwegian capital regularly drop to -10℃ during winter. 1 in the harsh winter without wearing a coat, a boy wrapped his arms around himself on a bus stop bench.
It's a 2 scene, but the actions of the ordinary people who witnessed the 3 of 11-year-old Johanne are both joyous and inspiring. A young woman sitting next to the boy noticed him rubbing his arms. She immediately asked him: "Don't you have a 4 ?" "No, someone stole it," he replied. She 5 and learned he was on a school trip and was told to meet his teacher at the bus stop. She asked him the name of his school and where he was from as she 6 draped(披上)her own coat around his shoulders. Later, another woman gave him her scarf and then 7 him in her large overcoat. Throughout the day, more and more people 8 to give him gloves and even the coats off their backs as they waited for their bus. 9 , Johanne's experience was an experiment by Norwegian charity SOS Children's Villages. Carried out by a 10 camera, it was part of their winter campaign to gather 11 of much-needed coats and blankets to help Syrian children through the winter. Many of the refugees have left their homes 12 winter clothing. "People should care as much about children in Syria as they are 13 about this boy," Synne Ronning, the information head of SOS Children's Villages Norway, told The Local. She also 14 that the child was a volunteer who was never in any danger during the 15 .
(1)A 、 Thinking B 、 Jumping C 、 Sleeping D 、 Trembling(2)A 、 heartbreaking B 、 effort-making C 、 breathtaking D 、 history-making(3)A 、 bravery B 、 dilemma C 、 anxiety D 、 adventure(4)A 、 schoolbag B 、 companion C 、 jacket D 、 parent(5)A 、 inquired B 、 explored C 、 assessed D 、 confirmed(6)A 、 sympathetically B 、 pretendingly C 、 tiredly D 、 casually(7)A 、 carried B 、 bound C 、 placed D 、 wrapped(8)A 、 attempted B 、 desired C 、 offered D 、 chanced(9)A 、 Interestingly B 、 Actually C 、 Amazingly D 、 Naturally(10)A 、 potential B 、 public C 、 hidden D 、 mobile(11)A 、 donations B 、 suggestions C 、 demands D 、 funds(12)A 、 despite B 、 without C 、 in D 、 for(13)A 、 curious B 、 confused C 、 particular D 、 concerned(14)A 、 noted B 、 predicted C 、 quoted D 、 believed(15)A 、 cheating B 、 filming C 、 walking D 、 training -
18、阅读下面短文, 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。
Do you have an important or favorite memory from the past? Perhaps it was clapping for goals. By sharing our memories, we can feel closer to other people and more positive about what we've been through.
How does memory work?
Scientists believe there are two levels of memory. One is short-term or working memory, which stays in your brain for only 15-30 seconds. The other level is long-term or permanent memory, which can be stored for days, months or even years.
Motor-skill memories help you remember how to ride a bike; factual memories help you to recognize faces. These types of memories can be short or long term. Emotional memories recall how you felt about something and can be strong and powerful. Remembering the sadness of missing your friends during lockdown, and being happy and excited to see them again afterwards, are emotional memories.
Why are memories important?
Memories tell you the story of yourself. Information such as which school you go to and who your friends are is stored inside your brain, ready for when you need it."If I miss seeing my grandparents, I remember staying with them in Devon. It makes me feel happy, like when I was there." Heidi, 12, told The Week.
When people think of shared experience, what usually comes to mind is being with close others, such as friends or family, and talking with them. By telling a funny or embarrassing story—perhaps the time the dog stole the Christmas ham—we share feelings of joy or recognition of difficulties overcome, large or small. By sharing similar or not-so-similar experiences, we empathize with and understand one another better.
A. There are many uses for memory.
B. Memories can help you own well-being.
C. Shared memories can connect you to others.
D. Time cannot erase his memories of the past.
E. Memories can also help you manage feelings.
F. Or it was seeing rainbow pictures in the windows.
G. They are long term and can sometimes last a lifetime.
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This year researchers expect the world to snap(按快门)1.35 trillion photographs, or about 3.7 billion per day. All those pixels(像素)take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or phones, which is one reason why many people store their images in the cloud. But unlike a hard on drive which can be encrypted(加密)to protect its data, cloud storage users have to trust that a tech platform will keep their private pictures safe. Now a team of Columbia University computer scientists has developed a tool to encrypt images stored on many popular cloud services while allowing authorized users to browse and display their photographs as usual.
Malicious(恶意的)attempts to access or leak cloud-based photographs can expose personal information. In November 2019, for example, a bug in the popular photograph storage app Google Photos mistakenly shared some users' private videos with strangers. Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users' images.
So the Columbia researchers came up with a system called Easy Secure Photos(ESP), which they presented at a recent conference. "We wanted to see if we could make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services," says computer scientist Jason Nieh, one of the developers of ESP. "Everyone wants to stay with Google Photos and not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service."
To overcome this problem, they created a tool that preserves blocks of pixels but moves them around to effectively hide the photograph. First, ESP's algorithm(算法)divides a photograph into three separate files, each one containing the image's red, green or blue color data. Then the system hides the pixel blocks around among these three files(allowing a block from the red file, for instance, to hide out in the green or blue ones). But the program does nothing within the pixel blocks, where all the image processing happens. As a result, the files remain unchanged images but end up looking like grainy black-and-white ones to anyone who accesses them without the decryption key.
(1)、 What's probably the main purpose for people to store images in the cloud?A、To save storage room. B、To make photos beautiful. C、To try a new storage way. D、To keep their privacy safe.(2)、 Why might employees in cloud storage companies be distrusted by experts?A、They sell users' passwords. B、They have invented new tools. C、They often let out personal information. D、They may steal a glance at users' images.(3)、What's the advantage of ESP?A、It can provide clear images. B、It can decrease the upload time. C、It can classify images automatically. D、It can encrypt data on the original platform.(4)、 What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A、Method of decryption. B、Image-processing technique. C、Separate files of images. D、Data analysis of colors. -
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When you're bored, you might start playing with a ball or other objects. Such behavior is common in people. Other animals like it too—that's why a dog fetches a stick, or a cat bats at toys. Play is an enjoyable way to pass the time. A new study finds that it's not just mammals that like to play. Bumblebees(大黄蜂)do it too, making them the first insects known to play.
In the study, Hiruni Samadi Galpayage Dona, an insect expert, did an experiment using 200 untrained bumblebees to see if they might play. Of those, 45 would be marked with a number when they emerged as adults.
A pathway was set up from the bumblebees' nest to a feeding area. One side contained small wooden balls that rolled. The other side had the same number of balls, but they were stuck to the floor. Half balls on each side were colored balls. The rest were left unpainted.
For three hours a day over 18 days, Galpayage Dona found bumblebees weren't so interested in the side where the balls didn't move, but they explored the side areas and interacted with the balls. Once they managed to roll a ball, they strongly preferred that side. They returned, climbing on the balls and rolling them around. She also found bumblebees preferred certain colors of balls.
"There's something about the mobility that is more interesting for the bumblebees than just colored objects," Galpayage Dona says. In another experiment, she sometimes left the balls out overnight. "When I came in the next day, I would always find some bumblebees rolling the balls." As with mammals, the bumblebees who played the most were the younger ones. Their play tapered off as they got older.
The scientists say it's not clear why the bumblebees roll the balls or whether they enjoy it. But the experiment raises important questions about how the insects' minds work and whether they have feelings.
(1)、 How does the author introduce the topic?A、By describing the fun of play. B、By analyzing reasons for boredom. C、By introducing similar phenomena. D、By presenting animals' cute images.(2)、What did the researcher do in the experiment?A、She trained bumblebees to play balls. B、She put small balls along the pathway. C、She set up a pathway in bumblebees' nest. D、She rewarded the bumblebees with rolled balls.(3)、What does the underlined part "tapered off" probably mean in paragraph 5?A、Mattered. B、Helped. C、Decreased. D、Emerged.(4)、What can be the best title for the text?A、Bumblebees Prefer Shape to Color B、Balls Are Bumblebees' Favorite Toys C、Playing with Objects Is Animals' Second Nature D、Bumblebees Are the First Insects Known to Play