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1、 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。
Cynthia was a primary school student. She was curious about everything. She made efforts to get a good grade in every subject. She was a kind-hearted and outgoing girl. At school, she was always ready to help her classmates. At home, she helped her mum do some housework. She was never a concern to her mum, Mrs. Anderson.
However, Mrs. Anderson noticed a change in Cynthia these days. There were more quiet moments. Mrs. Anderson saw Cynthia looking out of the window, lost in thought. She also learned from her teacher that Cynthia wasn't as focused on school as before. A sense of worry rose in Mrs. Anderson's heart and she wondered about what was behind Cynthia's unusual behavior.
Before going to bed, she started talking with Cynthia, asking about her day. However, Cynthia just said that nothing in particular happened. Mrs. Anderson's concern grew. She decided to keep a closer eye, hoping to uncover the challenges her daughter might be facing.
One day, while cleaning up Cynthia's bedroom, Mrs. Anderson discovered something unexpected — on her desk lay some books on how to treat injured birds. It was quite surprising. Cynthia had never told her about this. It also amazed Mrs. Anderson. She had a deep love for nature and birds and she could always find inspiration in their freedom and the beauty of their songs. She couldn't help but wonder what had inspired her daughter's newfound interest in birds.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.开头已给出。
The next morning, Mrs. Anderson saw Cynthia walking quietly into the backyard with a first aid kit in hand.
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Mrs. Anderson couldn't help but walk out.
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2、 假设你是李华,最近与好朋友Mike吵架了,现在给外教Mr. Green写邮件请求帮助。邮件内容包含:
1. 吵架的原因;
2. 吵架后的心情;
3. 请求Mr. Green给出解决办法。注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Mr. Green,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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3、 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。
Surprisingly, in South Korea, the popularity of Tanghulu has surpassed (优于) that of the country's traditional fried (炸) rice cakes. In some stores, as many as 200 skewers (串) (sell) per day.
The sweet treat originated in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Emperor Guangzong's favorite concubine (妾) fell ill and a doctor suggested she (eat) hawthorn berries (山楂果) fried in brown sugar every day for a fortnight.
Tanghulu later (become) a popular street-food snack in China. the 2010s, it was commonly sold at street stalls in Incheon's Chinatown and Seoul's Myeong-dong and Hongdae areas. Over time, it became (increase) popular not only among ethnic Chinese but also local people.
Tanghulu's recent surge in popularity can be due to many factors, (include) the social media trend among South Korean millennials of (post) ASMR videos featuring the treat being eaten and sharing Tanghulu recipes. "Tanghulu enjoys its explosive popularity because it satisfies South Korea's obsession (痴迷) with pretty food. Because they're so visually (attract), many like to post them on social media," said Lee Eun-hee, a consumer science professor at Inha University.
Diplomacy is one thing, delicious food is thing.
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4、 阅读下面的短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
第三部分,英语知识运用,
I was born in a poor village in Uganda. I spent the 1 days of my childhood there. My mother died when I was born. My father never cared about me, which 2 me to leave when I was ten. For the next three years, I helped people do something and they provided me with shelter and food 3 . Luckily, a 4 family paid for me to go to school. For the first time after leaving home, I felt 5 . Then, I attended school and got a job. I always 6 to help children in need. Yet I 7 felt I could do something more.
In 2016, I got passed to be a foster (收养) parent. By the end of 2019, ten kids had filled my house. In 2020, I got a call from a center for 8 children. When asked if I could take Anthony, I 9 it because ten kids were all I could do with. 10 , I was talked into taking Anthony just for the weekend. I didn't ask about his situation 11 .
Anthony arrived that night, "Can I call you Dad?" he asked.
"No." I needed to keep my 12 .
Monday morning a worker in the center came to 13 Anthony. From their talk, I learned he had been 14 three times, but nobody would take him in.
Looking at Anthony, I saw something that made me think of the 15 boy I had once been. "I'll take him in," I said.
(1)A 、 boring B 、 busy C 、 dark D 、 ordinary(2)A 、 forced B 、 allowed C 、 prepared D 、 reminded(3)A 、 in public B 、 in advance C 、 in person D 、 in return(4)A 、 kind B 、 poor C 、 traditional D 、 small(5)A 、 challenged B 、 loved C 、 trapped D 、 praised(6)A 、 failed B 、 agreed C 、 volunteered D 、 pretended(7)A 、 hardly B 、 already C 、 once D 、 still(8)A 、 troubled B 、 homeless C 、 deaf D 、 slow(9)A 、 refused B 、 doubted C 、 faced D 、 forgot(10)A 、 Therefore B 、 However C 、 Besides D 、 Instead(11)A 、 rudely B 、 secretly C 、 purposely D 、 blindly(12)A 、 promise B 、 distance C 、 balance D 、 record(13)A 、 cheer on B 、 look after C 、 pick up D 、 chat with(14)A 、 taken B 、 rescued C 、 invited D 、 forgiven(15)A 、 proud B 、 outgoing C 、 silly D 、 helpless -
5、 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。(如果所用的答题卡没有 E、F、G 选项, 则选 E 涂 A、B, 选 F涂 A、C, 选 G 涂 A、D. )
When you hear the word "culture", you may think of nations or societies. What is family culture? It is the combination (结合) of values, expectations, and experiences that describes a family and shapes the way its members get along with each other.
Everyone has a unique culture that determines who they are as a person. Your family culture helps you understand your traditions and explains the reason for your behavior every day. It's important to you. A deeper sense of unity and togetherness is important for a family culture. The following will help you understand how to uncover your cultural story with your family.
_ You can find out what your family's values are and what they stand for by looking at the traditions around those values. You can do this by talking to people you respect in your family or by using some simple Internet searches. Through looking into your family's history, you will understand the context of their culture.
After this, it's time to write a detailed description of your family's culture. So you need to take your time with this step. In this description, you need to give a specific account of your family's culture, traditions, values, and history.
The last step is to share it with people. You can talk to your family about their culture and let them know that you've written down what they are like. You can also talk to friends who know little about your family's culture.
Exploring your family's culture is an exciting process that will bring new meaning to everything you've ever held dear. So start your journey of uncovering it right now!
A. This is a key part of the process.
B. But every family has a culture, too.
C. Know how to talk with your family.
D. Start by researching your family's history.
E. It also contributes to your family togetherness.
F. Then they can start a process of self-exploration.
G. So they will know better what your family is all about.
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6、 阅读理解
Erin Alexander, who was suffering from the loss of her relative, was having a hard day. However, her day took an unexpected turn when she picked up her order and noticed a message on the cup: "Madam," the waitress had written next to a heart, "your heart is golden." The small and unexpected act moved her deeply, brightening the rest of her day.
New research confirms the great influence of experiences like Ms. Alexander's. Researchers found people who perform an unplanned act of kindness tend to undervalue how much the receiver will appreciate it. This could hold many of us back from doing nice things for others more often.
In a recent experiment, 84 participants (参与者) were given a hot chocolate on two cold weekends at a park and were told they could keep it or give it to a stranger. The 75 participants who gave away their drink were asked to guess how "big" their kind act would feel to the receiver on a scale (等级) from 0 to 10, and how the receiver would rate their feelings upon receiving it. The receivers were then asked to report how they actually felt using the same scale.
It turned out that the people doing the kind thing always undervalued the importance of their actions. While they thought they were offering something small, the receivers considered it more meaningful because someone had done something nice for them.
Despite longing for kindness, many people feel awkward at the thought of being kind. The "little inner voice" often leads them to question whether their behavior might be misunderstood or whether it will make the receiver feel pressured to pay it back.
But an act of kindness is unlikely to have unintended results; it can lead to even more kindness. If you are not already in the habit of performing unplanned kind acts, start by thinking about what you are interested in and how you can turn that into an offering for others.
(1)、How did Erin Alexander feel after reading the message?A、Calm. B、Puzzled. C、Warmed. D、Anxious.(2)、Paragraph 3 is mainly about the ____ of the experiment.A、rule B、process C、purpose D、result(3)、What may prevent people performing kindness according to the text?A、A mix of fears. B、Coldness from others. C、High expectations of others. D、Voices from the public.(4)、What does the author suggest readers do?A、Think twice before helping. B、Value kindness from others. C、Find ways to change habits. D、Take action to offer kindness. -
7、 阅读理解
Every day, as I took long walks through North Vancouver, I would think about the potential joys of a physically closer network. Wouldn't it be great to have someone who could join me at a moment's notice? How good would it be to have more non-scheduled hangs instead of ones that had to be planned weeks in advance?
This doesn't have to be just a dream. Although technology is making it easier to maintain long-distance connections nothing can replace seeing friends in person. Researchers have found that happiness spreads "like an emotional contagion (传染)", especially among those who live close together.
Friends who live in the same city could decide to move within walking distance of one another — the same neighborhood, block, or even apartment building. Doing so would likely involve a lot of effort, but the resulting community could pay emotional dividends for years. Doing so would make it easier to support one another materially and emotionally.
Moving close to your friends requires some masterminding. Cities can make doing so easier by ending single-family zoning codes and encouraging a variety of housing types in neighborhoods. But even without official policies, people can make it work on their own. Sam Unger, 32, a food scientist and a friend of mine, has created a chosen family like this in Montreal, where about 15 of her friends live within walking distance of one another. When someone moves away, they try to transfer (移交) their lease (租约) to other friends. And when pals based elsewhere in the city are looking to move, Unger will try selling them on the positives of her neighborhood and sometimes even look for housing for them. "It's funny," she told me. "The other day, I bought a fire extinguisher, and she's like, ‘Oh, well, I have one. You could just call me if you had a fire, and I'd be right over with it.'"
(1)、What kind of lifestyle does the author prefer?A、Alone. B、Modern. C、Scheduled D、Free.(2)、What does the underlined word "dividends" in paragraph 3 most probably mean?A、Needs. B、Benefits. C、States D、Effects.(3)、Why does the author mention Sam Unger?A、To tell Sam Unger has a talent in business. B、To prove people can move closer on their own. C、To show how important the official policies are. D、To suggest how one can get on well with others.(4)、What's the best title for the passage?A、Live Closer to Your Friends B、The Internet Brings People Closer C、A Way to Maintain Relationships D、Technology Harms Friendships -
8、 阅读理解
There's one patient that Sarah Rose Black still thinks about. Back in 2019, the nursing team at Toronto's Cancer Center called to ask if she could reach out to a patient who had been there for about a week. The man was struggling, and unwilling to communicate with workers or be part of any activities.
Black isn't a doctor or a nurse. Since 2013 she has played an important role for patients at the center as a music therapist (治疗专家). On any day, she might see one person who's anxious about an operation, another who's in need of a calm moment.
So, Black walked into the patient's room and introduced herself. She asked if she could sit and offer to play some music. In an effort to persuade him, she said, "If you don't like it, you can just tell me to leave." After some gentle urging, the man in his 70s, who had lung cancer, told her a few musicians he liked and then turned away to look out the window. But as she started to play one of his favorites, a change came over him. He turned towards Black and started to cry.
She stopped playing. "Do you want me to continue?" "Certainly," he said through tears. "It was as if the music went places that nothing else could," recalls Black. The music showed up at a moment when it felt like a hug.
As Sarah Rose Black says, people have been connecting with music for their whole lives—she is just helping them use it again at a time when they need it most.
"We have a heartbeat, so we have a drum (鼓) inside us; we are wired to be musical people," she says. She smiles softly as she reflects back on the experience.
(1)、Why did the nursing team call Black?A、A struggling patient hoped to meet her. B、She worked as a nurse in the center. C、They wanted her to help a patient. D、They wanted to enjoy her music.(2)、What happened when Black played the patient's favorite?A、The patient was moved to tears. B、She gave the patient a warm hug. C、She was asked to stop playing. D、The patient looked out of the window.(3)、What does the underlined sentence "we are wired to be musical people" mean in the last paragraph?A、We are born to be musicians. B、We like playing the drum. C、We can live without music. D、We need musical instruments.(4)、Which of the following can best describe Black?A、Strong and talented. B、Clever and honest. C、Thoughtful and helpful. D、Hardworking and humorous. -
9、 阅读理解
Social media is a great resource for you to find and share inspiration for your classroom on a daily basis. You will be able to find neat activities, fun games and creative crafts (手艺) to include in your teaching plans. Give them a try and they will be able to take your teaching style to the next level.
Teach Like You Mean It
Teach Like You Mean It posts tons of ideas for you to make your classroom feel more like home. It posts exciting ways that can make your classroom a fun place for your students to stay. It will show you quick DIYs with short videos and pictures.
Technically Its Kinder
Technically Its Kinder has so many great ideas for you to use in your kindergarten (幼儿园) classrooms. It posts tons of activities and games on a regular basis. It also provides ways to include technology in your lesson plans, which will help your students feel more comfortable with technology.
Madly Learning
Madly Learning was created by Patti, who is a teacher and blogger. She shares very helpful videos where she shows you different DIYs that will help you come up with new things to add to your classroom. She also shares stories and pictures from her personal experiences as a teacher and mom as well.
Teachers Pay Teachers
Teachers Pay Teachers is a website where teachers can sell teaching products to other teachers. And they also have an Instagram account. You will be able to get inspiration for your classroom from other teachers. They share quotes, crafts, classroom ideas and so much more.
(1)、Who are the intended readers?A、Students of senior schools. B、Advocates for education reform. C、Parents of preschool children. D、Teachers of schools and kindergartens.(2)、What is special about Technically Its Kinder?A、It offers tons of lesson plans. B、It renews the posts on a daily basis. C、It helps apply technology to teaching. D、It teaches technology to the students.(3)、Which social media should you visit to buy some tools?A、Teachers Pay Teachers. B、Teach Like You Mean It. C、Technically Its Kinder. D、Madly Learning. -
10、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。
In the first and second grades, I was extremely shy. I had friends, but it just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing, even if I knew someone well. I was even quieter with strangers, and so I wasn't very good at meeting new people. I was afraid that I would do or say something wrong.
So in our school's annual grand play, I usually sat in a secluded (僻静的) corner to watch the performance alone. I hoped to sit in the background and watch the actors sweat in front of all those pairs of eyes.
One day in the third grade, my teacher Mrs. Sally called me into her office and said, "Oh, Mary, you re great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Jenny! ‘ But I bowed my head and dared not speak. The teacher saw this and then said, "Of course, plenty of girls would love the role, and I could find somebody else. But I hope you could try it for me. I had you in mind for Jenny while writing the play! If you really don't want to, I won't force you. It's your choice."
My mind was spinning (快速旋转) faster than the windmill (风车) on the school playground. Mrs. Sally, whom I loved and admired, wanted me to play this role. She believed in me. My eyes moved across the room to a poster I had never noticed before. It showed a shooting star and read, "If you reach for the stars, you might at least grab a piece of the moon." I looked into Mrs. Sally's shining blue eyes and said, "Okay, I'll try." I realized it was time to throw off my shy mask and show the world who I really was.
In the following five months, the teacher taught me how to set, put on makeup, memorize lines, create costumes and so on. Gradually, I mastered (掌握) my lines and songs.
注意:1、续写词数应为150左右;2、请按如下格式作答。
The big day came at last.
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At that time, Mrs. Sally came backstage for her final check-up and noticed my nervousness.
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11、假定你是李华,最近你很苦恼,因为你经常和父母发生争执。请你给英国笔友Tom 写一封信,向他倾诉你成长中的烦恼。内容包括:
1. 父母的过度关心带给你的困惑和烦恼;
2. 向 Tom 寻求解决方案。注意:
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12、短文填空
Potala Palace (布达拉宫) is the highest ancient palace in the world. The palace, (name) after a holy hill, is said to be used for greeting a Han princess. Legend has it that in the 7th century, (greet) his bride Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, Songtsen Gampo built a palace with a thousand rooms up on the Red Hill and named it Potala. The palace was (main) made of stones and woods, and decorated special local tree branches. Later, the ancient palace (destroy) in wars. we see at present is the architecture of the Qing Dynasty and the continuous expanding work outcome since the 17th century.
The Palace has two parts, the Red Palace as the center and the White Palace as two wings. The Red Palace is the highest part in the center that is completely devoted to (religion) study. It was painted red to represent power. It consists of different halls and (library) on many levels with winding passages. The White Palace, once served as the office building of local government makes up the living quarters, and (it) wall was painted white to convey peace and calmness.
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13、 完形填空
When was the last time you made space in your life to play? When I was a kid, I knew exactly what play 1 . It was climbing trees. It was 2 mud pies. But as I got older, I found people around were less and less 3 of my playful attitude. Pressure from work 4 me to tone down my personality until I almost forgot how to 5 . It's a common story. As we grow up, we 6 our connection to our childhood memories of imagination and play. We're told to act 7 and not waste time.
This is a problem. Play is an 8 need like sleep and nutrition. When we don't experience it 9 we will have deficits(缺失). Researchers argue that play can allow us to think more creatively and 10 social cooperation.
To bring more play into your life, you don't necessarily need to make any significant 11 or rework your entire schedule. You can start small, something as 12 as observing tiny moments in nature. Any increase in play throughout your day is a 13 —whether it's a hobby like painting, playing a board game, or just a new, 14 attitude. Just follow the example of your inner child and he can lead you to find more 15 .
(1)A 、 needed B 、 stressed C 、 showed D 、 meant(2)A 、 selling B 、 making C 、 finding D 、 saving(3)A 、 proud B 、 tolerant C 、 approving D 、 deserving(4)A 、 forced B 、 enabled C 、 reminded D 、 inspired(5)A 、 work B 、 fight C 、 play D 、 share(6)A 、 find fault with B 、 lose track of C 、 take delight in D 、 make peace with(7)A 、 humbly B 、 naturally C 、 quickly D 、 seriously(8)A 、 essential B 、 urgent C 、 individual D 、 immediate(9)A 、 secretly B 、 previously C 、 personally D 、 sufficiently(10)A 、 expect B 、 assess C 、 practice D 、 accept(11)A 、 sense B 、 changes C 、 progress D 、 contributions(12)A 、 sweet B 、 relaxing C 、 simple D 、 interesting(13)A 、 win B 、 pity C 、 dream D 、 surprise(14)A 、 firm B 、 playful C 、 friendly D 、 positive(15)A 、 value B 、 luck C 、 help D 、 joy -
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How to Politely Cancel PlansOver Text
You made plans with friends, but when it's time to leave the house, you just don't have the energy. Or, maybe something else comes up, and you can't make it. But with a few tips, you can do it politely.
◆Text them as soon as possible.
That way, your friends can rearrange their schedules. If you know you cannot make it, try to text a day ahead of time. Otherwise, your friends might be annoyed about the inconvenience. If there's an emergency and you have to cancel the plan at the last minute, that's fine.
◆Be honest about your situation.
If you've encountered a change in your schedule, just tell them what it is. Your friends will be more understanding if they can tell you're telling the truth. Just say things like: "I ran into an issue at work." or "I'm dealing with some family problems."
◆Ask if you can reschedule.
Instead of saying "Let's hang out soon!", pick a new time, so your friends know that you're serious. Try to include this in your original message so they know what you're doing right away, and make sure it's a plan you can stick to so you don't have to cancel again.
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Add in one more nice thing to make a compliment (赞美) sandwich. After you tell your friends you have to cancel and apologize, let them know how much you appreciate them making plans with you. This will reassure them that you love spending time with them, and it can even help you feel less guilty, too.
A. Start with your appreciation.
B. Thank them for inviting you out.
C. Let them know how urgent the situation is.
D. There's no need to lie about what's going on.
E. It shows that you aren't just blowing them off.
F. Otherwise, you should try to cancel ahead of time.
G. Whatever the case is, cancelling plans can be annoying.
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15、 阅读理解
Eating insects is one of those ideas that never quite seem to catch on. The United Nations supported the idea a decade ago, but, in the West at least, insects remain mostly absent from supermarket shelves. Faced with this situation, scientists have been exploring other options. One is to feed insects to farm animals, which are not so picky.
Of course, insects need to eat, too. To date, they have mostly been raised on leftover chicken feed. But the supply of that is limited, and if insect-raised meat is to take off, new sources will be needed. In a paper in the Journal of Applied Entomology, Niels Thomas Eriksen, a biochemist at Aalborg University, suggests feeding them on the waste products of the beer industry.
The world knocks back around 185 billion litres of beer every year. Each litre produces between three and ten litres of wastewater full of abandoned substances that are richer in protein but not in carbohydrates (碳水化合物) , especially compared with chicken feed. Most insects grown for feed depend, in the wild, on the carbohydrates found in fruit which goes bad. Whether insects would actually consider beer waste square meal was, therefore, unclear.
The researchers used the baby black soldier flies. The insects were divided into three groups, which were offered beer waste, chicken feed and a mixture of both respectively. The researchers monitored both their weight gain and the amount of carbon dioxide they breathed out, which helped assess the insects' metabolic (新陈代谢的) performance. The babies happily consumed both beer waste and chicken feed, and grew equally well on either food source. When Dr Eriksen made further chemical analysis, he found few differences in the nutrients needed for farm animals' growth.
What the researchers found is good news for some other industries whose waste is likewise plentiful and protein-rich, and they now look to be reasonable targets for nutrient recycling by insects. Whether consumers will be willing to eat insect-raised meat, though, remains to be seen.
(1)、What do we know about eating insects in the beginning?A、It will probably catch on soon. B、Most westerners shy away from it. C、It is supported in most of the world. D、Most scientists turn down this idea.(2)、Why were the researchers initially unsure of beer waste as insect feed?A、Its supply is not enough. B、It contains too much protein. C、It lacks necessary carbohydrates. D、Its chemical contents are unknown.(3)、What did the researchers find about the insects?A、They preferred to eat chicken feed. B、They grew fastest on beer waste. C、They could turn beer waste into meat. D、They needed more food than expected.(4)、What does the author indicate in the last paragraph?A、Some industries rarely recycle their waste. B、The practical application of the findings is limited. C、Insect-raised meat is likely to be the next fashion. D、The experiment has an outlook beyond the beer industry. -
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It's midafternoon. You're full from lunch. The day is warm. You're starting to feel sleepy. Should you give in to the comfort of a nap (小睡)?
From the viewpoint of health, it may be worth it. Though there is a hassle when it comes to whether napping benefits everyone, we generally acknowledge that naps can improve at least some people's cognitive (认知的) performance in the short term.
For example, scientists reviewed a past experiment that focused on healthy participants with regular sleep cycles. In that experiment, participants were given math problems that could be solved with a shortcut that they weren't told about. Some participants were encouraged to take a nap before dealing with the problems. It was found that those who napped-and spent even just 30 seconds in the first, lightest stage of sleep-were 2.7 times more likely to figure out the math shortcut than those who stayed awake. But entering a deeper sleep stage had a negative effect.
The benefits of napping are strongest for people who have sleep debt, such as shift workers, new parents and elderly people whose nighttime sleep is always interrupted. They all seem to get a boost through napping: a 2013 study focusing on such people, for example, showed that taking a nap during one's night shift work reduced sleepiness and improved overall performance, even if people were slightly inactive as they came out of their nap-a phenomenon called "sleep inertia (惰性)".
There is something we can do to reduce sleep inertia. A 20-minute nap is good for recharging, and 60 to 90 minutes of sleep can be even more restorative. The nap to avoid is one lasting more than 20 minutes and less than 60 minutes, which is most likely to lead to sleep inertia.
(1)、What does the underlined word "hassle" mean in paragraph 2?A、Debate. B、Tendency. C、Guidance. D、Judgement.(2)、What did the experiment find about napping?A、It improves memory. B、It helps clear one's mind C、It may promote one's health. D、It has a bad influence on people.(3)、What can we infer about the subjects of the 2013 study?A、They tended to nap more. B、They were inactive in daytime. C、They came out of their naps slowly. D、They didn't get enough nighttime sleep(4)、How can we avoid sleep inertia?A、By taking fewer naps. B、By napping within 1 hour. C、By managing the nap length. D、By avoiding long naps. -
17、 阅读理解
The automobile industry is spending billions on self-driving cars, but what if we quite like driving?
One holiday a few years ago, I spent hours being transported on trains, buses and planes. I read a novel for a while, then stared out the window, in a black mood. I was turned into goods, being shifted from one location to another. Then, finally, came the exciting section of the holiday when I hired a car.
My wife Jocasta and I followed the positioning system, turning right, then right again, and found ourselves in a small town. I spoke to the positioning system, "We don't want to be here; we want the highway." Then it asked me to turn right again and again. With every turn, the street narrowed. The walls were so close that I had to hold my breath.
Another car appeared, coming towards us from the opposite direction. The driver signaled, telling me I had to make way. But how? I didn't have the courage to back up along the impossibly narrow passage. Soon some locals came to help. One lady stood at the back of the vehicle, waving me on. She continued making "this way, this way" movements with her arms. In an act of blind trust, I followed her instructions, creeping (小心行进) backwards and forwards. Remarkably, it worked. I completed my turn into the side street. The other car passed and the driver gave me a grateful wave. Then I followed the lady's suggestion and — finally — saw the highway.
My hands were shaking. I breathed in and out. Jocasta turned to me. "You're my hero," she said. I looked at her, expecting a shadow of a teasing (嘲笑的) smile, but can find none. "You're my hero," she repeated. "I mean it. You did a really good job." Finally, I managed to steady my nerves. Then we set off again and the car sped smoothly away. Who would exchange all this for a self-driving car?
(1)、Why are self-driving cars mentioned in paragraph 1?A、To show the advance in technology. B、To show the author's love for driving. C、To show the change in the automobile industry. D、To lead to the author's holiday experience.(2)、Why did the author drive into the narrow passage?A、He wanted to take a shortcut. B、He intended to thank, the locals for help. C、He had to turn to avoid another car. D、He was misdirected by the guidance system(3)、What can be inferred about the author and his wife from the last paragraph?A、His wife used to laugh at him. B、He became more skilled at driving. C、His wife tried to encourage and calm him. D、He misunderstood his wife throughout.(4)、Which can be a suitable title for the text?A、A Hero Behind the Wheel B、An Adventurous Automobile Trip C、A Lover of Self-driving Cars D、An Unexpected Technological Problem -
18、 阅读理解
Explore the magic of the underwater world
Reasons for visiting Georgia Aquarium(水族馆) in Atlanta
Atlanta's aquarium is home to tens of thousands of animals including 500 species from around the world and more than 60 habitats. The largest exhibit at Georgia Aquarium is home to whale sharks, manta rays and more swimmers. The second largest exhibit is home to six beluga whales. And you won't want to miss the dolphin exhibit and the dolphin show at Georgia Aquarium featuring an expansive underwater dolphin viewing window and a wonderful musical theatrical performance that highlights the bond shared between dolphins and humans.
Insider tips
○Arrive when the aquarium opens to beat the crowds.
○Have a sleepover inside some of Georgia Aquarium's exhibits.
○Wear a wet suit, dive into the water and swim with whale sharks, manta rays and more.
Know before you go
○Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year.
○Monday-Wednesday: 9 AM-6 PM
○Thursday: 9 AM-8 PM
○Friday: 9 AM-5 PM (Early closing for the themed party Sips Under the Sea)
○Saturday-Sunday: 8 AM-9 PM
Tickets & Pricing
Penguin Encounter(相遇)
Sea Lion Encounter
Dolphin Encounter
Dive with the Whale Sharks
Swim with the Whale Sharks
$63.99
$75.99
$75.99
$335.99
$245.99
(1)、What can we learn about Georgia Aquarium?A、It includes 600 species. B、It holds overground dolphin shows. C、Visitors can stay the night there. D、Swimmers speak highly of its performance.(2)、When can people visit Georgia Aquarium?A、At 5 PM on Tuesday. B、At 6 PM on Friday. C、At 7 AM on Saturday. D、At 8 AM on Thursday.(3)、Which activity takes the most off the ticket price?A、Dolphin Encounter. B、Penguin Encounter. C、Swim with the Whale Sharks. D、Dive with the Whale Sharks. -
19、 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。
My friend invited me to a trapeze (高空秋千) class. I was doubtful because of a lack of courage and a short of self-confidence, but her enthusiasm and assurances of strict safety rules won me over.
I had been fearful of heights since elementary school and avoiding my fear of heights became second nature. But here I was, at age twenty-six, facing my fear of heights in a rather extreme way. I had come around to the idea of trying trapeze. I figured it wasn't much different from swinging (摆动) on the monkey bars as a kid. One difficulty I didn't expect was the ladder (梯子). In order to reach the trapeze, I had to climb up a twenty-two-foot ladder.
I could hear one of my classmates expressing her impatience with my slow climb up the ladder. "If she's afraid of heights, why did she sign up for a trapeze class?" However, my friend was at the top of the ladder, trying to encourage me. Besides, his distraction techniques helped to take my mind off my dangerous task. I found a rhythm (节奏) and kept going. With a slow and steady pace, I made it to the top. The cheers from my classmates rang out below.
An instructor told me to step to the edge of the platform. He reminded me of the safety rules, including the net below that would catch me at the bottom. He also asked me to listen to the directions while in the air, so I could perform a trick.
As the instructor counted down, I took a deep breath and pushed off the platform, swinging back and forth. At that moment, I lost awareness of time and space. Fortunately, the instructor's voice came over the loudspeaker, giving me step-by-step instructions for performing a trick. Instead of doubting my inability to perform the trick, I took his directions one step at a time.
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。
During my flight on the trapeze, my fear didn't completely leave me.
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This experience opened up a new way of seeing myself and approaching other challenges.
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20、 假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将于下周六举办主题为"英语戏剧"的比赛。请给你班的外教Frank写一封邮件,邀请他担任评委。内容包括:
1. 写邮件的目的;
2. 活动时间、地点;
3. 活动安排。注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。