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  • 1、阅读理解

    It is summer, and the living is comfortable. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school has finished; the weather is great, and most of all, we all deserve a break. When Americans want to take a break, they often head for their favourite vacation spot.

    Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. Hundreds of years ago, the early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren't content to stay there. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western areas. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new regions. As a result of this westward migration, Americans eventually occupied the whole mainland — from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.

    Besides their habit of changing living places, Americans are used to travelling. Some people often go out on business. Their jobs may require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in different states. Others go on weekend trips that don't cost a lot of money. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels.

    Most Americans prefer to travel within their own nation's borders. Why? For one thing, it's cheaper than travelling abroad, and for another, there's no language problem. What's more, the vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a lot of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.

    Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. Families often go on a journey with the kids. More and more family-friendly vacation resorts offer special programs for children. History lovers seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer "green vacations". These trips allow them to observe plants and animals closely without disturbing the balance of nature. Some people find sea cruises relaxing and refreshing. Others enjoy their trips by fishing, skiing or white-water rafting.

    Americans aren't the only people in the world who like travelling around. People all over the world enjoy visiting scenic spots in their own country and going abroad to travel. But in America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.

    (1)、This passage is mainly about____.
    A、American immigrants in history B、some famous resorts in America C、Americans' love for travelling D、some special people in America
    (2)、 Which of the following is true according to the passage?
    A、Americans are content to stay at the place where they are living now. B、The American immigrants moved from the east to the western areas. C、Americans are used to changing living places, but they don't like travelling around. D、Most Americans prefer to go abroad to travel.
    (3)、Which of the following is NOT the reason why Americans prefer travelling in their own country?
    A、Travelling abroad is more expensive. B、People in America speak different languages. C、The traffic in America is very convenient. D、The vast American territory offers different kinds of tourist attractions.
    (4)、Which word can describe the author's attitude towards Travel of American Style?
    A、Indifferent B、Doubtful C、Concerned D、Uncaring
  • 2、阅读理解

    Museum of Brands

    Do you remember Watney's Party Seven? Do you hope to enjoy the taste of Spangles? Could you still sing the Fairy Liquid song? Surround(围绕) yourself with objects of your childhood and find your memories in our Time Tunnel at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, Notting Hill, near Portobello Road Market.

    £7.50:Tue-Sat:10.00-18.00 Sun:11.00-17.00 Closed Mon.

    Garden Museum

    The Garden Museum is the only museum in the UK to celebrate the art, design and history of gardens. It holds three temporary exhibitions(临时展览) each year, and an exciting programme of over 30 events. Visitors also can see an exhibition of paintings and tools all year round and experience the British love for gardens.

    £10.00;Sun-Mon:10.30-17.00 Sat:10.30-16.00

    Cartoon Museum   

    See great British cartoon art from Steve Bell and Matt, Ronald Searle and Manga to favourite characters like Dennis the Menace and Andy Capp. Something for everyone--including a great shop full of funny books and Cards.

    £7.00; Mon-Sat:10.30-17.30 Sun:12.00-17.30

    Foundling Museum   

    The Founding Museum shows the history of the Foundling Hospital, Britain's first children's charity(慈善) and first public art gallery(美术馆) .And through an exciting programme of exhibitions and events, it celebrates the ways in which lots of artists have helped improve children s lives for over 270 years.

    £8.25; Tue-Sat:10.00-17.00 Sun:11.00-17.00 Closed Mon

    (1)、Which museum should you go to if you want to bring back your childhood memories?
    A、The Garden Museum B、The Cartoon Museum C、The Museum of Brands D、The Foundling Museum
    (2)、What can you enjoy at the Garden Museum?
    A、A tour of some famous gardens. B、Three exhibitions of paintings. C、30 exciting programs. D、An all-year exhibition.
    (3)、If you want to visit the Cartoon Museum on Sunday, you can go there at           .
    A、10:30 B、11:00 C、13:00 D、17:30
  • 3、 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。

    Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and unnoticed student, he felt like a lone wolf, struggling against the complexities of high school life. Ms Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his otherwise dark world. Her warm smile and gentle behavior made her stand out among the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand his conservative nature, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone. 

    One day, after class, Ms Lau approached Alex with excitement shining in her eyes. "Alex, I have an offer for you," she said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world."

    Alex's heart skipped a beat, the prospect of traveling to a foreign country both exciting and terrifying. He hesitated, unsure if he had the courage to start such an adventure. But Ms Lau's firm belief in him gave him the push he needed to take a leap of faith.

    Under Ms Lau's guidance, Alex began preparing for the trip. He got really interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. Ms Lau became his mentor(导师), teaching him not only the language but also invaluable life lessons. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one's comfort zone.

    The day of departure arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn't help but feel amazed as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms Lau's comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown.

    注意:

    1. 续写词数应为150词左右;

    2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    During their time in China, Alex wholeheartedly enjoyed the experience. 

    Back in the United States, Alex was a changed person.

  • 4、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。

    Recently, many netizens posted videos on social media claiming that Harbin has launched a "photo shoot with a white fox" project to entertain tourists. The white fox in the video (have) a soft and cute appearance, and after being artificially raised and managed, its fur is clean and odorless (无气味), providing tourists with a good experience and (frequent) appearing on the hot search list.

    For this project, some people believe it is  innovative tourism experience that can increase the interactivity and participation of tourists, while others are concerned about the safety and health of the white fox. In fact, these white foxes are professionally trained to have close contact  humans, and they do not bite. In addition, the scenic area has taken multiple  (measure) to ensure the welfare and safety of the white fox.

    Mr. He, the person in charge of Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival, said that the scenic area has introduced this project to  (well) meet customer needs. These white foxes have been bred (饲养) and domesticated (驯化), so there is no need to worry about  (catch) and bitten by foxes.

    Mr. He said that due to the continuous  (popular) of the White Fox on social media, more and more tourists are taking photos with it.  (welcome) tourists, the scenic area often takes care of the white fox, keeping its fur clean and fresh,  providing visitors with a better experience.

  • 5、阅读下面短文,从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

    It never occurred to me to think about my future job till I entered high school. In the years before high school, I 1 much on football and music. That was 2 I spent most of my spare time. After I entered high school, my 3 for civil engineering (土木工程) inspired me to make greater efforts.

    I found my way to civil engineering 4 when I read an article about the Los Angeles earthquake in 

    1994. Its consequence was so awful that I was totally shocked. During the earthquake, many buildings fell down. The disaster led to heavy casualties (伤亡). The 5 sent me into thinking about how the building projects could be safer, and how I could get them that way. From then on, I 6 to learn civil engineering. 7 different kinds of buildings is a form of recreation for me. Sitting on my bicycle for hours watching the houses around me has made me feel the 8 to shape our buildings into solid ones.

    To achieve my ambition, I must 9 that I can get high grades in all my subjects. In school, I am truly fond of science and good at math. 10 , my high school years had been challenged. My poor writing skills used to 11 me a lot. Fortunately, I had a strong wish to achieve my dream. It was the desire, which 12 me to keep practicing, that helped me overcome my shortcomings.

    Over the years, I have learned to stick with things that I find right 13 . This character will stay with me till my efforts 14 . That, combined with my longstanding curiosity about 15 our world, is what will make me a great civil engineer someday soon.

    (1)
    A 、 relied B 、 concentrated C 、 lived D 、 depended
    (2)
    A 、 how B 、 when C 、 why D 、 what
    (3)
    A 、 talent B 、 need C 、 love D 、 pity
    (4)
    A 、 fortunately B 、 directly C 、 frequently D 、 accidentally
    (5)
    A 、 ruins B 、 wastes C 、 pollutants D 、 emissions
    (6)
    A 、 promised B 、 managed C 、 expected D 、 determined
    (7)
    A 、 Designing B 、 Completing C 、 Observing D 、 Understanding
    (8)
    A 、 expense B 、 necessity C 、 trend D 、 solution
    (9)
    A 、 ensure B 、 admit C 、 believe D 、 declare
    (10)
    A 、 Therefore B 、 However C 、 Moreover D 、 Thus
    (11)
    A 、 cheat B 、 frighten C 、 bother D 、 hurt
    (12)
    A 、 forced B 、 reminded C 、 restricted D 、 urged
    (13)
    A 、 easily B 、 personally C 、 firmly D 、 naturally
    (14)
    A 、 give off B 、 get off C 、 turn off D 、 pay off
    (15)
    A 、 shaping B 、 highlighting C 、 viewing D 、 saving
  • 6、/span>.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。

    For many young adults, what to do after finishing high school is a question that is not easy to answer. For some their path is clear, but for others a number of possibilities lie before them. You are not too sure about the direction you want to take and would like to explore your options. Or maybe you have a desire to travel and experience other countries before settling down to further studies. What to do during your gap year can be tailored to suit your needs, interests and budget. Let's look at a few ideas that can just help you!

     You can become a babysitter in your community or work on an oil field in another country. This can really help you to gain insight into yourself when you decide what you are passionate about.  Choosing a sporting adventure in another country, either playing or coaching will be an amazing experience. In addition, giving back to the community by volunteering in a local charity is also how you would like to spend your time. 

    From these experiences, you will learn much more than just how to do a job. Aside from your photographs, your most treasured possession will be that new experiences challenge you and allow you to grow. So whether you are going abroad or going to your local community center, one thing is for certain — a gap year is definitely not just filling a gap. 

    A. Perhaps you are one of the latter.

    B. Why not apply for a job locally or abroad?

    C. How about combining sports with learning?

    D. You can find helpful information on some websites.

    E. It is a year that can make all the difference to your future.

    F. You will look back and know that your gap year has done that.

    G. Whatever your reasons, a gap year can be an enriching and exciting time.

  • 7、/span>.阅读理解

    As people become more aware of the importance of eco-friendly power sources, we have devoted much time to inventing creative devices. A newly developed paper battery promises to make a big difference to single-use electronics.

    The battery is crafted from sustainable materials, which not only strengthens its eco-friendliness but also makes it cost-effective to produce. This combination of biodegradability (可生物降解) and affordability makes it attractive for a wide range of applications. Another standout feature of this paper battery is its flexibility in terms of shape and size. Unlike traditional batteries that are available in fixed sizes, this paper battery can be tailored to meet diverse requirements.

    In reality, the paper battery is enough to power an LCD alarm clock. "While it won't be charging up your computer anytime soon, there's lots of potential for low-powered sensors. We present a printed paper battery developed to power single-use disposable electronics and to reduce their environmental impact to the lowest level," write the researchers in their published paper.

    The battery is based on a metal-air electrochemical cell. Made from sodium chloride salt-diffused (氯化钠盐扩散的) paper, it can measure as little as one square centimeter, and is based on printed inks. All that's needed, then, is a small amount of water, as little as two drops. This dissolves the salts within the paper, and then activates the battery as they travel. The battery starts producing power around 20 seconds after water is added, according to the experiments carried out by the team.

    Although the performance decreases over time as the paper dries out, it can be topped up to some extent with more water. The researchers say they want to improve the efficiency of the battery in the future, and get it working for longer. "With a rising awareness of the e-waste problem and the emergence of single-use electronics for applications, there is a growing need for low environmental impact batteries," write the researchers.

    (1)、Which is a feature of the paper battery?
    A、It is made from single-use materials. B、It is costly to put together. C、It can be used to charge up your computer. D、It can be produced in diverse shapes.
    (2)、 What can we learn about the paper battery according to the text?
    A、It can be applied to any electronics. B、It is able to supply energy to our cell-phones. C、Its power can be refilled by adding some water. D、It has reduced the environmental impact to the lowest.
    (3)、What's the main idea of paragraph 4?
    A、What the paper battery consists of. B、How the paper battery works. C、Where the paper battery can be applied. D、Why the paper battery is popular.
    (4)、 What is most likely to be the focus of future research according to the researchers?
    A、How to get rid of impacts of single-use electronics. B、How to improve the efficiency of the paper battery. C、How to reduce the demand for single-use electronics. D、How to raise people's awareness of e-waste problems.
  • 8、/span>.阅读理解

    Have you ever walked through a door and thought to yourself, "What was I going to do?" If you have, you are not alone. Psychologists believe that walking through a door and entering another room creates a "mental block" in the brain. This is generally referred to as the doorway effect.

    In the early years of brain research, scientists thought that human memory was like a closet, with many sections in which we could store little boxes of experiences from our lives. Boxes would remain there forever, and whenever we had to look into them, we could just go to that particular section and find that box of memory. 

    Beautiful as this description of human memory formation sounds, it is not true. Our brain is much more complex than that. Psychological studies suggest that our memories are episodic(情节性的)in general. If you think back on anything, you'll probably quickly realize our memories don't function as clear narratives. Instead, they're more episodic and divided into parts.

    A new research led by psychologist Oliver Baumann from Bond University in Australia suggests that it's not so much the doorways that cause a memory wipe, as moving from one location to a significantly different one—it's the abrupt change of scene that prepares our minds for something new. "A good example is moving around in a department store," says Baumann, "Taking the elevator between floors may have no effect on our memory, but moving from the store to the parking lot might cause us to forget something that we need to buy."

    Baumann also points out that a busy and perhaps overloaded brain does seem to play some part in this phenomenon. In other words, walking through open doors is thought to reset memory to make room for a new episode. 

    The good news is that experiencing such forgettable episodes after entering another room does not tell you anything about your memory and intelligence. So when you enter a room and suddenly forget why you are there, you should not think that Alzheimer's disease is creeping up on you!

    (1)、Which of the following would most probably be "doorway effect"?
    A、You missed a call and forgot to ring back. B、You read a book and forget what it is about. C、You entered the office and forgot what to get. D、You saw a man years ago and forget who he is now.
    (2)、What can we learn from the passage?
    A、All memories are linked in the brain. B、Memories are clearly separated in the brain. C、Not all the memories can be found in the brain. D、Memories are stored in particular sections of the brain.
    (3)、What can we infer from Baumann's research?
    A、Taking an elevator stimulates new memory. B、Walking through open doors results in memory loss. C、A sudden change of the scene boosts intelligence development. D、An overloaded brain increases the possibility of doorway effect.
    (4)、What does the author think of "doorway effect"?
    A、Insignificant. B、Beneficial. C、Influential. D、Damaging.
  • 9、/span>.阅读理解

    For a long time, I kept a selection of books on a shelf next to my bed that I called my "heart books". To qualify for a place on the shelf, a book had to be not only one I loved, but one that mattered. There was one book that never made it onto that shelf, though I read it in high school:Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg.

    I can still remember the day I bought it. It was summer and I must have been 14 or 

    15. Desperate to get out of my house, I rode my bike into town and walked into the bookstore. I was going through the shelf of books on writing and it caught my eye. I picked it up, read a few pages, and bought it. Then I took it with me to a park, read the first few chapters, and opened my notebook to write.

    It's a fairly straightforward writing book. Goldberg's method is simple: you choose a topic, set a timer, and write for 10, 15, or 20 minutes without picking up your pen. Free writing, timed writing, writing topics: anyone who has taken a creative writing class may have encountered these things. It's notearth-shattering. There was nothing particularly new or unusual about the book so I can't say why it attracted me so much. But it changed everything. I went from being someone who enjoyed writing to being a writer.

    During my teen years and early twenties, following Goldberg's method was at the core of my identity. No matter where I was or what I was doing, I filled notebooks. When I eventually started writing fiction, I did the same thing. The "I" in my notebooks became someone else, but I held to the same practice.

    This writing practice led me to a writing group in Boston. It led me to my current career. It led me, in so many ways, to myself. Becoming a writer allowed me to become so many other things: an activist, a business owner, a farmer, a baker... Writing is where I found my confidence. It was where I became curious about the world. From that, everything else has followed.

    (1)、 How did the author encounter Writing Down the Bones?
    A、By following a selection of "heart books". B、By referring to a book list about writing. C、By recommendation of Natalie Goldberg. D、By seeking writing books on a bookshelf.
    (2)、What does the word "earth-shattering" underlined in paragraph 3 mean?
    A、Trivial. B、Remarkable. C、Appropriate. D、Amusing.
    (3)、What can we infer about Writing Down the Bones?
    A、It inspired the author to be a writer. B、It was the first novel the author read. C、It made the author start to love writing. D、It is one of the books the author reads most.
    (4)、Which of the following is answered by the last paragraph?
    A、What is the author's life like right now? B、What did the author do in the writing group? C、How has the writing practice shaped the author? D、Why did the author give up the writing practice?
  • 10、阅读理解

    Location

    St Helena is one of the remotest islands on Earth. The subtropical (亚热带的) British Overseas Territory sits in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from the east coast of South America.

    Size Population

    St Helena is only 16 km long and 9 km wide and the population is 5,

    000. This is 1/3 the size of the Isle of Wight, and the same size as Disney World Orlando. This is also the same size as San Francisco-yet the island has just 

    0.5% of San Francisco's population. With an extremely low-crime community, you can freely explore the island's natural and built attractions in peace.

    Climate

    As a subtropical island, St Helena's temperature is 15-28℃ all year round. While the four seasons are not recognized on St Helena, the "cooler months" are generally June to September and the "hotter months" are December to March. St Helena is free from extreme weather events, with even thunderstorms only occurring perhaps once a decade.

    Accessibility

    Until 2017, St Helena did not have an airport and was only accessible by sea. Reaching the island meant a five-day ship voyage from Cape Town, South Africa. However, since October 2017, the island's first and only airport has enabled passengers to reach the island in just a six-hour flight.

    (1)、In what aspect are St Helena and San Francisco alike?
    A、Climate. B、Population. C、Crime rate. D、Area.
    (2)、What can best describe the climate of St Helena?
    A、Tropical. B、Mild. C、Dry. D、Extreme.
    (3)、How could visitors gain entry into St Helena before 2017?

    A By plane.    B. By car.    C. By ship.    D. By train.

  • 11、假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。国际月季节(International Rose Festival) 将于下周在北京举办。你得知你校外教Jim对花卉十分感兴趣,想邀请他一同参加。请你用英文给他写一封邮件,内容包括:

    1. 介绍国际月季节基本信息;

    2. 介绍其亮点。

    注意:

    1. 词数100左右;

    2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

    Dear Jim,

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 12、阅读下面短文,根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

    The first pairs of jeans were designed for blue-collar workers. Over the course of the 20th century, the working-class pants have transformed into fashion icons and become popular around the world. However, each new pair you buy has a much higher cost than

    you might think.

    Every pair of jeans takes about 

    0.7 kilograms of cotton. Growing this much cotton requires roughly 10,000 liters of water, not to mention various herbicides and pesticides, which can pollute groundwater. Typically, plastic fibers are mixed with cotton threads to increase comfort and flexibility. In order to dye the cloth, chemical sprays and several cycles of acid-washing are adopted, discharging toxic pollutants into rivers and even turn them into indigo-blue. Also, there are the zippers, buttons, and rivets made of copper and other metals, whose mining is yet another source of environmental degradation. All in all, the manufacturing(制造) process for a single pair of jeans emits over 33 kilograms of carbon ——the equivalent of driving over 110 kilometers.

    Like many globally produced products, jeans are made in poor countries and bought in rich ones. Much of the world's cotton is grown in developing countries, with poor labor practices and few protections for workers. Cotton here is often picked by children or forced labor. And their health may be threatened by poisonous chemicals during production. Because of the fast-paced and rough manufacturing with unnatural materials, today, most pairs last no longer than a year. Like most waste, discarded jeans end up in landfills, where their decomposition releases greenhouse gas. Some governments are pursuing policies to make companies more responsible for worker pay and welfare, but unsustainable practices still run crazy throughout the fashion industry.

    1) Who may be the first consumers of jeans?

    2) Why are plastic fibers used when pairs of jeans are made?

    3)Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.

    Jeans are made in poor countries, where workers' health is well protected.

    4) What suggestions would you give to reduce the damage caused by jeans? (In about 40 words)

       

  • 13、根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

    More than a quarter have to enlarge the font size on their mobile phone so they can read it clearly.  Meanwhile, 28% regularly squint(眯眼看) at the screen. And all of them are signs of eye disorder.

    "The research has shown our eyes are not designed to be fixed on a single object for a long time, especially smaller laptops or smart devices. Even worse, staring at the screen constantly can lead to dry eye syndrome," says Giles Edmonds, a clinical service director.

    Dry eye syndrome is a condition where the eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. Here are some simple solutions to prevent eye strain and irritation, and preserve your eye health overall.

    Rest your eyes.

    Follow the 20:20:20 rule, looking up from your screen every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.  It in turn reduces eye tiredness.

    Adjust your workstation.

    Change your screen settings to ensure that the brightness and contrast are balanced correctly, as well as making fonts larger. Also, be mindful of how your workstation is positioned. Adjust your screen ensuring it is 15-20 degrees below eye level and around 50-70 cm away from the eyes.  .

    Reduce glare(眩光).

    . Try reducing this by attaching an anti-glare screen to your monitor or laptop to avoid external light shining onto the screen. Glasses wearers can also have lenses treated with an anti-glare coating.

    A. People should try to reduce the time spent on the screen.

    B. One can read his favorite paper books instead of e-books.

    C. Half confess they're forced to enlarge images to see them clearly.

    D. Another thing to focus on is to make sure your room is properly lit.

    E. Looking into the distance helps relax the focusing muscles of your eyes.

    F. Reflections on your computer screen can cause glare and lead to eye fatigue.

    G. They may feel uncomfortable, painful, tired and even start to itch (发痒) or burn.

  • 14、阅读理解

    A recent global study, which surveyed 10,000 young people from 10 countries, showed that nearly 60 percent of them were extremely worried about the future state of the planet. The report, which was published in The Lancet, also showed that nearly half of the respondents said that such distress affected them daily, and three quarters agreed with the statement that "the future is frightening." This, along with many other studies, shows

    clearly that climate change is not just a threat to the environment that we inhabit. It also poses a very real threat to our emotional well-being. Psychologists have categorized these feelings of grief and worry about the current climate emergency, a common occurrence among youth today, under the label of "eco-anxiety".

    Eco-anxiety doesn't just affect young people. It also affects researchers who work in climate and ecological science, burdened by the reality depicted by their findings, and it affects the most economically marginalized (边缘化的) across the globe, who bear the damaging impacts of climate breakdown.

    In 2024, eco-anxiety will rise to become one of the leading causes of mental health problems. The reasons are obvious. Scientists estimate that the world is likely to breach safe limits of temperature rise above pre-industrial levels for the first time by 2027.

    In recent years, we've seen wildfires tear through Canada and Greece, and summer floods ruin regions in Pakistan that are home to nearly 33 million people. Studies have shown that those impacted by air pollution and rising temperatures are more likely to experience psychological distress.

    To make matters worse, facing climate crisis, our political class is not offering strong leadership. The COP28 conference in Dubai will be headed by an oil and gas company executive. In the UK, the government is backtracking on its green commitments.

    Fortunately, greater levels of eco-anxiety will also offer an avenue for resolving the climate crisis directly. According to Caroline Hickman, a researcher on eco-anxiety from the University of Bath, anyone experiencing eco-anxiety is displaying entirely natural and rational reactions to the climate crisis. This is why, in 2024, we will also see more people around the world join the fight for climate justice and seek jobs that prioritize environmental sustainability. Campaigners will put increased pressure on fossil fuel industries and the governments to rapidly abandon the usage of polluting coal, oil, and gas.

    It's now clear that not only are these industries the main causes for the climate crisis, they are also responsible for the mental health crisis, which is starting to affect most of us. Eco-anxiety is not something we will defeat with therapy, but something we will tackle by taking action.

    (1)、 What can we learn from the passage?
    A、The cause of eco-anxiety is emotions existing in our mind. B、People in developed countries are more likely to suffer from eco-anxiety. C、Eco-anxiety is a new kind of psychological disease due to climate change. D、The author is disappointed about government behaviour towards climate crisis.
    (2)、What does the underlined word "breach" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
    A、Break. B、Reach. C、Raise. D、Affect.
    (3)、 As for Caroline Hickman's opinion on eco-anxiety, the author is ____.
    A、puzzled B、favourable C、suspicious D、unconcerned
    (4)、 What would be the best title for the passage?
    A、Who Is to Blame for Eco-anxiety? B、How Should You See Eco-anxiety? C、How Will Eco-anxiety Be Resolved? D、Why Do People Suffer from Eco-anxiety?
  • 15、阅读理解

    Artificial intelligence is almost twice as accurate as a biopsy(活组织检查) at judging the aggressiveness of some cancers, experts say. Cancer kills 10 million people globally every year, according to the WHO. But for patients the disease can be prevented if detected instantly and dealt with quickly.

    A recent study suggested an AI algorithm (算法) was far better than a biopsy at correctly grading the aggressiveness of sarcomas ( 肉 瘤 ), a rare form of cancer. Researchers hope AI will improve outcomes for patients by giving doctors a more accurate way of grading tumours (肿瘤). Because high-grade tumours can indicate aggressive disease, the tool could help ensure those high-risk patients are identified more quickly and treated instantly. Low-risk patients could also be spared unnecessary treatments, follow-up scans and hospital visits.

    Researchers say the algorithm could be applied to other types of cancer in future. The team specifically looked at retroperitoneal sarcomas, which develop at the back of the abdomen and are difficult to diagnose(诊断) and treat due to their location. They used CT scans from 170 patients with the two most common forms of retroperitoneal sarcoma——leiomyosarcoma and liposarcoma. Using data from these scans they created an AI algorithm, which was then tested on 89 patients in other countries. In grading how aggressive the tumour was, the technology was accurate in 82% of the cases, while biopsies were 44%.

    AI could also recognize leiomyosarcoma and liposarcoma in 84% of sarcomas tested, while radiologists were able to identify them in 65% of the cases. Christina Messiou, the study leader, said: "We're incredibly excited by the potential of this state-of-the-art

    technology, which could lead to patients having better outcomes through faster diagnosis. As patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma are routinely scanned with CT, we hope this tool will eventually be used globally, ensuring that not just specialist centres can reliably identify and grade the disease."

    Richard Davison, chief executive of Sarcoma UK, said the results looked "very promising". He added: "People are more likely to survive sarcoma if diagnosed early. One in six people with sarcoma cancer wait more than a year to receive an accurate diagnosis, so any research that helps patients receive better treatment and support is welcome."

    (1)、 According to the passage, AI is capable of ____.
    A、grading the risk of sarcomas B、measuring the scale of sarcomas C、providing cancer treatment for clinicians D、classifying cancers with its advanced algorithm
    (2)、 What can be inferred from this passage?
    A、More sarcomas can be detected with the help of AI. B、Biopsies will be replaced by AI algorithm in identifying cancers. C、More patients suffering from cancers will benefit from AI algorithm. D、AI algorithm has been applied in hospitals for detecting most cancers.
    (3)、 What is the passage mainly about?
    A、AI has a profound market in curing cancers. B、New treatments for sarcomas are well underway. C、AI helps identify high-risk and low-risk patients. D、AI does better in assessing some types of sarcomas.
  • 16、阅读理解

    "Your mother needs a new heart," my father told me when I called on that December afternoon. An unrelenting optimist, he spoke as if she merely needed to have a part replaced. But, although my two sisters and I knew that our mother had heart problems, this news still made us frozen for a while with our eyes widening in disbelief.

    Dr. Marc Semigran of the transplant team reviewed my mother's medical history. She'd had an irregular and rapid heartbeat for most of her life. Her present treatment——the use of a series of cardioversions, or electric jolts, to restore a normal heartbeat——would not work in the long-term. She had an enlarged and weakened heart, as well as a faulty valve.

    "With medication," Dr. Semigran said, "you have a 60 percent chance of living six months. You could have a longer life with a transplant, but there are risks. You're at the

    top end of the age group of sixty years old. The lungs and other organs must be healthy and strong. While the transplant surgery is actually a straightforward procedure, acceptance by the body is the difficult thing."

    My family came together, trying to provide strength and work out what to do. We'd already gone from shock, over our mother's condition, to worry that she wouldn't be a suitable recipient. Despite of the risk, we chose to believe that she would make it eventually.

    Word came later in December that she had been accepted into the programme. Dr. Jeremy Ruskin told us one of the reasons she had been accepted was that she had such strong family support.

    One Monday in May, at about 8 p. m., my mother received a phone call from the hospital that a heart was available. As she was about to be wheeled off, my father took her face in his hands and looked into her eyes. His look said everything about their 42-year relationship.

    The heart transplant operation was successful and the conditions could not have been better.

    The irony of the transplant process is that one family's loss is another's gain; that tragedy begets fortune. It is a kind of life after death, our hearts beating beyond us. We developed a feeling of love for this new part, of gratitude for the doctors, for the process, and for those people who made a decision just for humanity.

    (1)、 How did the sisters feel to the news that their mother needed a new heart?
    A、Frightened. B、Astonished. C、Worried. D、Annoyed.
    (2)、Which is the factor to affect the possibility of their mother's heart transplant?
    A、Her abnormal heart beat. B、The age of over sixty years old. C、Her willingness to the transplant. D、The adaptation of the new heart in the body.
    (3)、 What made the transplant team decide to have the operation?
    A、That her lungs were healthy. B、That a new heart had been found. C、That her family were expecting the operation. D、That her family trusted the doctors' medical level.
    (4)、 What can we learn from the passage?
    A、Family support is of great importance. B、Fortune favors those who are optimistic. C、Confidence helps patients overcome difficulties. D、Getting prepared before accepting a treatment matters.
  • 17、阅读理解

    Are you ready to become an international UN Volunteer?

    You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is an opportunity to create a positive impact and be a significant force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many!

    The first step to volunteer abroad with the UN is to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements. If this is the case, register your profile in our Unified Volunteering Platform. Then, you may apply for assignments that are in high demand or even in highly specialized areas.

    The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old. However, there are specific requirements for various categories: UN Youth Volunteers, including University Volunteers, must be aged 18-26, UN Volunteer specialists must be at least 27years old, and UN Expert Volunteers must be 35 years of age and above.

    There may also be requirements of relevant professional and academic experience, as well as language proficiency (熟练). Refer to the Description of Assignment for the UN Volunteer assignment for the position you are applying for because different assignments have their specific requirements.

    All UN Volunteers must display a commitment to the values and principles of volunteerism and the activities of the United Nations and the UN Charter, and an ability to

    work in a multicultural environment and with local partners and communities. They should be prepared to adjust to difficult living conditions in sometimes remote locations. UN Volunteers should be professional, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

    (1)、Which is a requirement for being an international UN Volunteer?
    A、Having a positive impact. B、Being younger than 18 years old. C、Having relevant work experience. D、Being talented in foreign languages.
    (2)、If selected as a UN volunteer, one will need to ____.
    A、show his education level B、improve local living conditions C、follow the rules of the activities D、communicate with others efficiently
    (3)、Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?
    A、Every assignment has its particular requirements. B、If you meet the requirements, you can register by email. C、UN Volunteers will work in remote locations independently. D、As a volunteer, you should make principles of volunteerism.
  • 18、语法填空(短文)

    February 10, the first day of the Year of the Dragon, the crowd in a public square in London burst into cheers. Sixteen dancers performed the Chaoshan Yingge dance, a traditional Chinese folk dance (celebrate) Chinese New Year. In the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province, the dance originated, people believe it brings good luck for new year. This performance(attract) millions of tourists since 2023.

  • 19、语法填空(短文)

    To develop a snack we all know and love, companies have to work out people have an appetite for. Today, companies often ask customers to choose the flavors they fancy on apps, (lbok) out for the latest taste trends. Snack trends also change over time. When supermarkets (encourage) to remove unhealthy snacks from the cashier desk, companies are quick to provide healthier treats.

  • 20、语法填空(短文)

    When he was 7 years old, Francis Kere left his family to attend school because his village did not have one of (it) own. Thirteen years later, he moved to Germany. He dreamed of returning home to build the classroom that didn't then exist. In 2001, Kere completed his first school (build). He then (creative)transformed his village and other communities in Africa. In 2022, he won "Nobel Prize in architecture", the Pritzker Prize.

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