At the beginning of this year, I
A few months passed, and as my daily life got busy, I was
Today, while walking to work on a busy street, I passed a blind old lady who hand out on the corner. Seeing her aged face and sightless eyes, I
I took out the money from the wallet. Gently, I took her hand, placed the money into it, and closed her
After I got up, I slowly moved away. I felt like I had achieved something. I had kept my word to myself. The lady nodded her head a little bit. I felt
After that, I thought about why such a
A.heard | B.saw | C.lost | D.made |
A.able | B.unable | C.fair | D.unfair |
A.business | B.friendship | C.problem | D.purpose |
A.doubted | B.left | C.stopped | D.shouted |
A.minutes | B.hours | C.months | D.years |
A.arms | B.fingers | C.legs | D.eyes |
A.discuss | B.practice | C.understand | D.hear |
A.sad | B.angry | C.tired | D.happy |
A.simple | B.difficult | C.strange | D.useful |
A.colorful | B.useless | C.hopeless | D.meaningful |
2 . 教育部提出劳动教育是义务教育的重要组成部分。劳动有助于我们提升生活技能,创造美好生活,也有助于培养我们的精神品质。你所在的学校将开展以“劳动”为主题的英文征文活动,请你写一篇投稿。内容包括:
1. What do you think of labor (劳动)?2. What kind of labor do you often do ?
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“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever things weren’t going my way (按我的方式发展). After I left college in 1932, I decided to find a job in a radio station as a sports announcer (播音员). I went to Chicago knocking on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.
In one station, a kind lady told me that big stations wouldn’t hire (雇佣) a person who had no working experience and she suggested that I should try at some smaller stations. Following her advice, I went back to Dixon, where I grew up. There were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, and my father said a newly-opened store wanted a local sportsman to work for it. I tried but was refused again.
“Everything happens for the best,” Mom told me. Dad offered me a car to look for a job. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, Peter MacArthur, told me that they had already hired an announcer. As I left his office, my frustration (挫折感) boiled over. “How can I become a sports announcer if I can’t get a job in a radio station?” I asked myself aloud. While I was waiting for the lift, I heard someone calling. It was Peter Mac Arthur. “What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to have a try. Pleased with my performance, he offered me a chance to work there.
On my way home, I thought of my mother’s words, “If you continue, one day something good will happen. Anything wouldn’t have happened without the failure (失败) before. ”
1. When did the writer graduate from college?2. Why couldn’t the writer find a job in big radio stations?
3. Who offered the writer a chance to work?
4. What do you learn from the story?
China celebrates its Space Day on April 24 each year. It is the
On April 24, 1970, China joined the space club when China launched (发射) the
On October 31, 2022, China’s Mengtian space lab module (舱)
During the Spring Festival of 2024, many Chinese parents bought their children bright red sets of Chinese New Year’s clothing. A recent report showed that the order for traditional clothes went up a lot.
“New-Chinese style” of clothing is popular among young people for several reasons. First, it connects traditional and modern parts, creating a special fashion look. Second, it includes intricate embroidery (复杂的刺绣), bright colors and high-quality cloth, which makes it stand out from western styles.
What was popular only among the old people has now become a hit (热门) among the young.
A.Now people in other countries like the “new-Chinese style” of clothing, too. |
B.“New-Chinese style” has now spread into many other fields, including new-Chinese tea. |
C.Besides, social media (社交媒体) also have an influence on Chinese people. |
D.Many people regard this as “bloodline awakening (血脉觉醒)”. |
E.With the growing interest in traditional culture, the “new-Chinese style” of clothing has drawn the attention of the public, especially young Chinese. |
6 .
A video went popular on August 15, 2023. In the video, there was a group of tourists traveling in the desert in Turpan, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Suddenly they found their hair standing on end, which scared everyone on the scene (在场的). According to the tourists, their hair returned to normal situation after they drove 3 kilometers down the road.
Many people on the Internet said the phenomenon (现象) is a sign of a coming storm. They suggested that the group should have run away as soon as possible. However, Feng Minxue, an expert, said that running away is not the best choice.
According to Feng, if a person’s hair is dry and there is a little static electricity (静电), there is still time to leave. However, if the hair has already stood on end, running can be fatal because it may put the person in danger. The correct way is to lower one’s body height. If they can’t leave the mountain top in time, they should quickly crouch (蹲) down in that place, bring their feet as close together as possible and use their hands to protect their head, avoiding touching the ground.
Wu Xueke, a professor, thinks that the clouds with electricity above the head of the tourists caused the situation. The electric field distortion (电场畸变) above their head became strong, and then it caused static electricity in their hair. In some serious cases, the person might be hit by lightning. Therefore, if people meet with such a situation outdoors, they should keep a clear mind and take action properly.
1. What did many people on the Internet advise the tourists to do?A.Stand still. | B.Lie down quietly. |
C.Run away immediately (立即). | D.Record the sign carefully. |
A.Accidental. | B.Dangerous. | C.Sudden. | D.Safe. |
①Keep their body down. ②Bring their feet close together.
③Protect their head. ④Touch the ground.
A.①②③ | B.①②④ | C.①③④ | D.②③④ |
A.People outdoors should try to avoid dark clouds. |
B.The clouds without electricity above the head of the tourists caused the situation. |
C.People are easily hit by lightning in the desert. |
D.Strong electric field distortion can cause static electricity in hair. |
7 . When you get really sleepy, you may nod off (打瞌睡) for a short time. However, chinstrap penguins (帽带企鹅) in the South Pole take nodding off to a whole new level, because they do it more than 10, 000 times a day!
A group of scientists studied 14 chinstrap penguins in the South Pole. They put electrodes (电极) on the penguins’ heads and necks to see their brain activities. The scientists also followed them by GPS and watched them for 10 days.
Finally, the scientists found that the penguins’ longest sleep time is 34 seconds (秒). On average (基本上), the penguins sleep 4 seconds at a time. Sometimes, only half of their brains would sleep, while the other half stayed awake. But in one day, they sleep for more than 11 hours, so they get enough rest.
The penguins sleep like this because they need to protect their eggs and babies. If they sleep too long, the babies may get hurt by seabirds and other penguins. Also, their home is usually noisy and crowded. So the parent penguins just have very short sleeps to stay alert (警觉的).
1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A.Why scientists put electrodes on the penguins. |
B.What scientists found about the penguins’ sleeping. |
C.How scientists studied the penguins’ sleeping habits. |
D.When scientists studied the penguins’ brain activities. |
A.Seabirds. | B.Scientists. |
C.The baby penguins. | D.The parent penguins. |
①The flying of seabirds. ②Their noisy and crowded homes.
③The cold weather in the South Pole. ④The need to protect their eggs and babies.
A.①② | B.②③ | C.②④ | D.③④ |
A.Chinstrap Penguins’ Busy Lives |
B.Differences in Rest Between Animals |
C.Chinstrap Penguins’ Favorite Activities |
D.Chinstrap Penguins’ Special Sleeping Habits |
8 . You can hardly pay no attention to hunger. Hunger has many different causes, according to Dr. Monique Tello, from Harvard Medical School.
The first cause may be medical problems. “If a person always feels hungry and can’t put on weight or even loses weight, he should go to the hospital. For people with Type 1 diabetes (糖尿病), their body isn’t able to process (分解) sugar. They eat a lot, but still lose weight and they feel terrible.” Tello said.
If it isn’t a medical cause, the problem could be in the head. It’s reasonable (合理的) to be hungry every three to five hours. However, you may eat often and a lot after watching food ads on TV or social media. Also, the more you eat, the larger your stomach gets and the more you want to eat. A person’s state (状态) of mind can play a role, too. Research has shown that stress and worry can increase levels of ghrelin (饥饿激素).
Another reason may be the lifestyle. Sometimes, the reason why a person is always hungry is that he eats too little, exercises too much, or both.
So, what are the solutions (解决方法)? First, reduce your time on watching food advertisements. In addition, say no to food if you’re not really hungry. Finally, change your diet by eating more food high in fiber (纤维), protein (蛋白质) and healthy fat.
1. According to Tello, what should you do if you are always hungry and getting thinner?A.Eat more food. | B.Change your diet. |
C.See a doctor. | D.Do some Exercise. |
A.You don’t feel like eating when you’re worried. |
B.You will probably eat more when you feel stressed. |
C.The smaller your stomach is, the healthier you will be. |
D.The more food advertisements you watch, the less you eat. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
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9 . Tallest Indoor Rock Climbing Wall (室内攀岩墙)
Challenge, risk, success, pride, and teamwork—the “Pilot Rock” is a symbol of reaching new heights. It is 35 feet high, the tallest indoor rock climbing wall in New York City. “Pilot Rock” offers challenges for those from beginners to advanced (高级的) climbers! Whether it’s your own activity or as a main event of your next birthday party, climbing the “Pilot Rock” is an exciting and unusual activity to try. Guided by experienced staff (团队), we try our best to make climbing safe for everyone. | ||
Attention ♦Sign up (报名) is first-come, first-served. ♦There are no reservations (预定). ♦Climbers must be wearing climbing shoes. ♦The times may change because of other activities.Please call Customer Service at 718-758-7500 with any questions about the open times. | Paths (路线) The far left (最左边) of the wall is for newcomers, which has a straight path up the rock wall. As you move further to the right, it is the second path, which is harder to climb with difficult holdings and turns. The third path is a true test of better body strength (力量), only for the most experienced. The fourth path is quite different. Newcomers can make their ways slowly up to the top from the sideways (侧面) with easy holdings. | Information ♦Dates & TimesFriday: 5:00 p.m. —9:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. —9:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. —6:00 p.m. ♦Price for two climbs Non-members: $12. 00 each person Members: $10. 80 each person |
A.Members are asked to wear the same kind of climbing shoes. |
B.It’s the only rock climbing wall with experienced guide staff. |
C.Most people choose to climb the “Pilot Rock” on their birthdays. |
D.It’s taller than any other indoor rock climbing wall in New York City. |
A.By doing other activities. | B.By calling 718-758-7500. |
C.By making a reservation. | D.By reading the introduction. |
A.The left path. | B.The second path. |
C.The third path. | D.The fourth path. |
A.$32. 40. | B.$36. 00. | C.$64. 80. | D.$72. 00. |
10 . A group of students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology have helped families find their loved ones.
The volunteer team of students has been helping many parents look for their children by restoring (恢复) over 1,000 photos. The team was set up by Sheng Jianzhong four years ago. He first thought to restore photos of missing children when he saw a missing child notice with a poor-quality image (劣质图像) in 2020. He wanted to help the parents restore their images. With the clear photos, the parents can post them on the Internet to find their missing children. But it cannot be completed by one person alone, he needed a team. Luckily, many students volunteered to join in Sheng’s project.
In December 2021, father Sun Haiyang finally found his son after 14 years of searching. Sheng’s team played an important role in finding the boy, and Sun expressed his thanks to them when they met. It has helped 11 missing children find their families—nine in 2022 and two in 2023.
Sometimes the families don’t even know the team’s help. “But we are happy for them,” said Zhang Shaoyun, a member of the team.
In the future, Sheng plans to build a better team to run the program. “It would train more young people to work for good causes,” he said.
1. What is the correct order of the following activities ?① Many students volunteered to join in Sheng’s project.
② Sheng saw a missing child notice.
③ Sheng decided to help families find their loved ones.
④ Sheng needed a team to help the parents restore their images.
A.①④③② | B.②③④① | C.③④②① | D.④③①② |
A.To express his thanks to Sun Haiyang. |
B.To show the importance of Sheng’s team. |
C.To introduce a person who helped Sheng. |
D.To list a reason why students joined in Sheng’s project. |
A.Sheng’s team members. |
B.Young people work for good causes. |
C.The families Sheng’s team helped. |
D.Students at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. |
A.Sheng’ s ways of developing AI. | B.The uses of AI in people’s daily life . |
C.Sheng’s team for training young people. | D.Student volunteer team helps families get together. |