1 . Instructors can use examinations to evaluate student performance in a class. Midterm examination notices and final examination dates and times are published before registering begins.
Midterm Examination GuidelinesMidterm examinations are usually held during regularly scheduled class meeting times. However, large classes with multiple sections requiring a common midterm examination can hold examinations outside regular class meeting times with the following restrictions:
●Notice of out-of-class midterm examination dates and times must be published in the Schedule of Classes and on MyUCLA before registration begins.
●Instructors must include out-of-class midterm examination dates in the course outline.
Final Examination GuidelinesFinal examinations are generally held in the same rooms as class meetings; however, by prior arrangement with the Registrar’s Office, common final examinations can be scheduled, and additional room locations may be booked. Final examination locations are displayed on Monday of the ninth week of the term in the Schedule of Classes and in MyUCLA. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the final examination times do not conflict by checking the Schedule of Classes.
The instructor’’s methods of evaluation must be announced at the beginning of the course. Final written examinations may not surpass three hours’ length and are given only at the times and places established and published by the department chair and the registrar.
Instructors must submit grades no later than 10 days after the last day of finals for fall, winter, and spring terms, and no later than 10 days after the last day of any given summer session.
1. What is the purpose of publishing exam notices before registering begins?A.To announce changes about exam policies. |
B.To ensure students are well-prepared for exams. |
C.To emphasize the importance of midterm exams. |
D.To allow students to plan their schedules in advance. |
A.After registration begins. | B.Before registration begins. |
C.Anytime during the semester. | D.Only on the first day of the class, |
A.To determine the locations of final examinations. |
B.To make sure the final examination times do not conflict. |
C.To schedule additional room locations for final exams. |
D.To submit grades within 10 days after the last day of finals. |
2 . Alia found herself disappointed in the drawing studio after missing out on picking her classes due to illness. She had hoped for Biology, but it was
The first class project was self-portraits (肖像). Some students were drawing self-portraits using
The teacher
Alia was surprised by the structure and discipline involved in drawing a portrait. Measuring, studying details and
A.full | B.changeable | C.busy | D.tough |
A.biology | B.art | C.physics | D.medicine |
A.artbooks | B.glass | C.brushes | D.mirrors |
A.cared for | B.searched for | C.glanced at | D.get rid of |
A.punished | B.approached | C.blamed | D.requested |
A.introduce | B.demonstrate | C.complete | D.promote |
A.letter | B.square | C.circle | D.dot |
A.why | B.when | C.how | D.where |
A.Surprisingly | B.Excitedly | C.Hesitantly | D.Disappointedly |
A.drew | B.wrote | C.printed | D.typed |
A.features | B.sizes | C.colors | D.lengths |
A.accuracy | B.love | C.courage | D.humor |
A.design | B.paper | C.portrait | D.book |
A.changing | B.revealing | C.distinguishing | D.understanding |
A.warned | B.informed | C.suspect | D.reminded |
3 . Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping, which means that by the time you reach 15 years old, you will have slept for about 5 years! However, the question remains: why do we do it? Sleep has long been a puzzle for people, leading scientists to explore its mysteries. They have found that during sleep, our brains and bodies do not simply shut down; instead, complex processes unfold.
What causes sleepiness? It’s caused by our biological clock releasing a special chemical signal at the same time daily, signaling it’’s time to wind down. The feeling of heaviness comes from the buildup of old nerve messenger chemicals. When the message gets too much, the brain senses that it’s time to sleep. During sleep, the body breaks down and clears away these old messengers, preparing for a fresh start.
As you slip into sleep, your heart and breathing slow down, and your brain ignores the most sounds and surroundings around you. Despite appearances, your brain remains active during sleep, performing essential tasks. Throughout the night, you cycle through light, deep, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep stages every 90 minutes. Early on, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage, aiding in brain cleaning, while towards morning,REM sleep increases, leading to vivid dreams. During sleep, your body repairs and grows, creating new skin, muscle, and other tissues with released chemicals. It’s also a time for hormone (荷尔蒙) production, aiding growth, and boosting the immune (免疫) system to fight infections.
Scientists still have many questions about sleep, such as why some people need more sleep than others and how certain animals can function with less sleep. They aim to find ways to improve sleep quality. However, one thing is clear: getting enough sleep is vital for health and intelligence. Think of sleep as a free magic potion that strengthens you, aids growth, boosts immunity, and enhances intelligence, happiness, and creativity. Simply lie down and rest to enjoy these benefits.
1. What inference can be drawn from scientists’ findings about sleep?A.Sleep serves no purpose. | B.Sleep has fundamental processes. |
C.Sleep involves complex processes. | D.Sleep has minimal impact on brain function. |
A.Determining the best time for sleep. |
B.Controlling chemicals within the body. |
C.Managing eating and digestion patterns. |
D.Regulating daytime and nighttime activities. |
A.Describing the different stages and functions of sleep. |
B.Discussing the benefits of daytime activities for overall health. |
C.Exploring the effects of inadequate sleep on the body and mind. |
D.Analyzing the impact of stress on the immune system during sleep. |
A.Narrative of personal sleep experiences. |
B.Comparison of human and animal sleep patterns. |
C.Imaginary stories illustrating the advantages of sleep. |
D.Explanation of sleep importance, with body processes described. |
4 . Frederick Phiri, known as the junk-art king of Zambia, set out on a remarkable journey at the age of 22 when he began earning an international reputation for being able to make complex and elegant sculptures from deserted metal found in his community.
Phiri’s path to artistic recognition was filled with challenges. His childhood was marked by the loss of his father and his mother leaving him behind, making him under the care of his grandfather. While his grandfather provided for his basic education, Phiri faced financial struggles when he entered secondary school, forcing him to take on various jobs to fund his studies. Yet, despite these obstacles, his passion for art remained growing, and he dedicated his free time to drawing and crafting in the classroom.
Upon completing his education, Phiri sought to support himself by creating wire animal sculptures (雕塑品), which he sold to tourists. It was during this period that his exceptional talent caught the attention of Karen Beattie, the director of Project Luangwa, a nonprofit organization committed to education and economic development in central Africa.
Teaming up with local welder (焊接工) Moses Mbewe in 2017, Phiri contributed to the creation of a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa during the rainy season. Impressed by his work, Beattie presented Phiri with a challenge: to create art from abandoned waste metal. Undiscouraged, Phiri embraced the opportunity, transforming forgotten keys, broken bike chains, and old metal bottles into attracting abstract animal sculptures, including elephants, cranes, giraffes, and monkeys.
Today, Phiri’s artistic pursuits continue to flourish as he transforms deserted junk into striking sculptures showcased at the Project Luangwa headquarters. His talent has earned recognition and admiration from the community, fueling his dreams of pursuing formal art education at the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka and creating even more magnificent sculptures in the future. Through creativity and determination, Phiri has turned adversity (逆境) into artistic success, leaving a lasting impact on Zambia’s art scene.
1. What is Phiri distinguished for?A.Serving his community. | B.Collecting works of art. |
C.Being the king of Zambia. | D.Turning trash into treasure. |
A.His struggle to pay for primary schooling by himself. |
B.The loss of his father and abandonment by his mother. |
C.His dedication to part-time jobs while attending school. |
D.His responsibility to support his grandfather financially. |
A.To create sculptures from wire. |
B.To sell his sculptures internationally. |
C.To create art from deserted waste metal. |
D.To design a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa. |
A.Uncertain. | B.Confident. | C.Depressed. | D.Confused. |
5 . In a groundbreaking achievement, a rhino has successfully undergone embryo (胚胎) transfer, marking the first successful use of a method that holds promise for saving the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies.
The experiment, conducted with the less endangered southern white rhino subspecies, involved creating an embryo in a lab using eggs and sperm (精子) collected from other rhinos. This embryo was then transferred into a southern white rhino alternative mother in Kenya. Despite the unfortunate death of the alternative mother due to an infection in November 2023, researchers praised the successful embryo transfer and pregnancy (怀孕) as a proof of concept. They are now ready to proceed to the next stage of the project: transferring northern white rhinoembryos.
Professor Thomas Hildebrandt expressed optimism about the findings, highlighting the significance of the successful embryo transfer in demonstrating that frozen and defrosted embryos produced in a lab can survive. This development offers hope for the revival of the northern white rhino population.
However, challenges facing rhino conservation remain significant. While the southern white rhino subspecies and the black rhino species have shown signs of recovery from population declines due to illegal hunting for their horns (牛角), the northern white rhino subspecies is on the edge of extinction. With only two known members left in the world, Najin and her daughter Fatu, both unable to reproduce naturally, and the recent death of the last male white rhino, Sudan, in 2018, urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of this subspecies. Dr. Jo Shaw, CEO of Save the Rhino International, emphasized the importance of addressing the primary threats facing rhinos worldwide: illegal hunting for their horns and habitat loss due to development. She stressed the need to provide rhinos with the space and security they need to succeed in their natural environment.
While the successful embryo transfer representsa significant advancement in rhino conservation efforts, organized action is required to address the main challenges facing rhino populations worldwide.
1. What is the purpose of the experiment mentioned in the text?A.To evaluate the efficiency of a new rhino birth program. |
B.To observe the behavior of rhinos in a controlled environment. |
C.To assess the effects of climate change on the southem rhino habitats. |
D.To develop a way of rescuing the endangered northern white rhinos subspecies. |
A.Rebirth. | B.Decline. | C.Stability. | D.Decrease. |
A.Facing extinction. | B.Showing signs of recovery. |
C.Developing in their natural habitat. | D.Recovering from population declines |
A.Dr. Jo Shaw’s Call to Action: Addressing Threats to Rhino Survival |
B.Challenges Facing Rhino Conservation Efforts: Urgent Action Needed |
C.The Successful Embryo Transfer: A Breakthrough in Rhino Conservation |
D.Professor Thomas Hildebrandt’s Optimism: Hope for Rhino Population Revival |
6 . Paen Long has had a dream ever since he saw a plane for the first time at the age of six. His dream was to
It took him a year to build his plane, using mostly recycled materials.The plane’s first
Although the first try
His wife, Hing Muoyheng, worries about her husband, especially as they have two young sons. However, she has no
A.repair | B.make | C.draw | D.buy |
A.carefully | B.impatiently | C.secretly | D.suddenly |
A.make use of | B.make fun of | C.get tired of | D.turn to |
A.before | B.until | C.when | D.since |
A.expected | B.saved | C.stolen | D.borrowed |
A.answer | B.learn | C.control | D.guess |
A.design | B.flight | C.interview | D.meeting |
A.Therefore | B.Besides | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.angry | B.excited | C.proud | D.embarrassed |
A.appeared | B.continued | C.changed | D.failed |
A.determined | B.kind | C.nervous | D.upset |
A.serious | B.sorry | C.hungry | D.grateful |
A.chance | B.aim | C.choice | D.reason |
A.experts | B.classmates | C.volunteers | D.workers |
A.give up | B.give in | C.give away | D.give out |
7 . Now I finally understand how much my mother loves me.
Back home from the
Of course I’d heard
My mother finally arrived to help. I had
A.restaurant | B.hotel | C.street | D.hospital |
A.educating | B.nursing | C.observing | D.measuring |
A.connecting | B.preferring | C.describing | D.comparing |
A.eventually | B.previously | C.occasionally | D.frequently |
A.mothers | B.fathers | C.doctors | D.babies |
A.move | B.talk | C.sleep | D.jump |
A.moved away | B.wrote down | C.settled down | D.stayed up |
A.fed | B.held | C.awaited | D.amused |
A.needed | B.offered | C.refused | D.allowed |
A.fear | B.desire | C.freedom | D.passion |
A.touch | B.abandon | C.meet | D.cheat |
A.accounted | B.answered | C.applied | D.longed |
A.presence | B.departure | C.complaint | D.permission |
A.books | B.clothes | C.foods | D.toys |
A.sang | B.whispered | C.cried | D.screamed |
8 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.
Doha Hamad Airport
Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.
Seoul Incheon Airport
Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.
Singapore Changi Airport
You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum - quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.
1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?A.Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. | B.Doha Hamad Airport. |
C.Seoul Incheon Airport. | D.Singapore Changi Airport. |
A.They support charity causes. | B.They boast splendid sculptures. |
C.They cooperate with local museums. | D.They possess large shopping malls. |
A.In an art magazine. | B.On a travel website. |
C.In a geography textbook. | D.In a museum guidebook. |
9 . I was a rising high school junior in the summer of 2021, when I took Philosophy 101 at Lehmon College, a
But that’s what
Then I did my best to explain that the wise philosopher was making a
After reflecting on the words even after the course was over, I realized Socrates was
A.interview | B.survey | C.camp | D.course |
A.Generally | B.Honestly | C.Roughly | D.Briefly |
A.recommended | B.pushed | C.introduced | D.compared |
A.secret | B.solution | C.attitude | D.behavior |
A.happened | B.started | C.worked | D.ended |
A.made up | B.put forward | C.went through | D.turned down |
A.widened | B.clouded | C.narrowed | D.shut |
A.difference | B.source | C.meaning | D.feature |
A.defence | B.bet | C.story | D.claim |
A.scared | B.curious | C.confident | D.confused |
A.satisfy | B.challenge | C.block | D.expand |
A.right | B.positive | C.rigid | D.cautious |
A.dignity | B.commitment | C.failure | D.adjustment |
A.inspired | B.forced | C.forgave | D.seized |
A.but | B.simply | C.even | D.not |
10 . Not much trash and almost no plastic actually gets recycled. About a third of U.S. garbage gets recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent estimate. The rest goes to landfills, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and pollute their surroundings.
To make recycling easier, many U.S. cities don’t ask Americans to separate paper, glass, metal and plastic. ‘They just ask people to put anything recyclable into one bin and let waste plants do the sorting. But waste plants don’t catch everything. AI is now an essential tool for the world’s waste management leaders. Greyparrot, a tech company has already installed more than l00 AI trash spotters in about 50 sorting facilities.
Greyparrot’s device is, basically, a set of visual and infrared (红外线的) cameras hooked up to a computer, which monitors trash as it passes by on a conveyor belt and labels it under 70 categories, from loose bottle caps to books to aluminum cans. Waste plants could connect these AI systems to sorting robots to help them separate trash from recyclables more accurately. They could also use the AI as a quality control system to measure how well they’re sorting trash from recyclables. That could help plant managers adjust their production lines to cover more recyclables, or cheek that a bundle of recyclables is free of pollutants, which would allow them to sell at a higher price.
In the next few years, some recycling companies plan to retrofit (改良) thousands of material- recovery facilities with Al trash - spotting tools. Of these companies, Bollegraaf has built thousands of these facilities, including 340 in North America, accounting for a majority of the recovery plants in the world.
The trash-spotting computers could one day help regulators punish companies that produce tsunamis of non - recyclable packaging because the AI systems are so accurate that they can identify the brands on individual items. Putting the AI tools in thousands of waste plants can raise recycling percentage. If the needle can be moved by even 5 to 10 percent, that would be a phenomenal outcome for greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
1. What does the author want to show in paragraph 1?A.People pay little attention to environmental protection. |
B.Greenhouse gas is a major contributor to air pollution. |
C.Americans show little enthusiasm for recycling. |
D.All trash has not been recycled in the US. |
A.By working with sorting robots. |
B.By adjusting the production line. |
C.By monitoring the conveyor belt. |
D.By controlling cameras in a computer. |
A.They are well received. |
B.They are highly profitable. |
C.They have unpredictable prospect. |
D.They present a challenge for regulators. |
A.The Use of the Useless |
B.AI Assistants in Recycling |
C.A Pressing Trash Issue in US |
D.AI Tools with Great Potential |