2 . Oscar Wilde, a famous poet and playwright, is probably known for his conversation as much as for his literary works. There are some stories _________ the fact that the man, as well as being a great wit (说话诙谐的人), was also often rather wise.

When Wilde was studying Classics at Oxford, he took part in a(n) _________ once. As a result, he needed to _________ a chosen passage from the story of a famous person. After several minutes, the examiners were _________, and signaled him that he could _________. For most students, they would have _________ finished there, but Wilde ignored them and _________ to translate. Again the examiners attempted to give him a(n) _________, and this time succeeded, telling him that he did a good job and could leave. “Oh, do let me go on,” said Wilde, “I just want to see how it _________.”

On another occasion, Wilde __________ that one day he was hard at work __________ his poetry. “I was working on my poems all the morning and __________ a comma (逗号),” he said to his friend. “And in the afternoon?” his friend asked. “Well, I put it back again,” responded Wilde.

But it’s __________ that there is always someone who is much smarter than us. The renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt was once talking to Wilde when he went to __________. Wilde inquired, “Do you mind if I light up a cigarette?” Bernhardt shot back, “Oscar, I don’t mind if you burn.” Did the witty Wilde meet his __________?

1.

A．ignoring

B．suggesting

C．challenging

D．contradicting

2.

A．training

B．experiment

C．adventure

D．examination

3.

A．revise

B．assess

C．translate

D．adapt

4.

A．considerate

B．impatient

C．satisfied

D．confused

5.

A．stop

B．wait

C．question

D．repeat

6.

A．shamefully

B．angrily

C．gladly

D．nervously

7.

A．agreed

B．continued

C．hurried

D．promised

8.

A．interruption

B．explanation

C．punishment

D．judgment

9.

A．arises

B．improves

C．works

D．ends

10.

A．assumed

B．declared

C．expected

D．mentioned

11.

A．polishing

B．selecting

C．posting

D．memorizing

12.

A．came across

B．took out

C．searched for

D．went over

13.

A．appropriate

B．useful

C．true

D．rare

14.

A．rest

B．exercise

C．study

D．smoke

15.

A．match

B．partner

C．supporter

D．witness

3 . How to choose a hiking trail (路径)

If you’re a keen hiker, chances are you have your favorite trails mostly because they’ re easy to reach and fit into your schedule. If you desire to set foot in hiking in depth, this guide may walk you through the steps of how to choose a hiking trail to your next great adventure.

    1     , defining how many miles the hike covers before departure. Next, ask yourself if you can reasonably walk that far. You can just walk as far down a trail as you want, and then turn back when you’re ready.    2    , such as a waterfall or standing stones, you’ll ideally make sure you can reach it.

Know what’s going to be underfoot.     3     On a hike you might encounter all different types of land, and the climbing is going to be dangerous or stable. So do research and understand what type of terrain (地形) you’re likely to encounter. There’s a big difference between walking through a forest and stair-stepping up a steep rock. When you’re using route finding apps, trails are usually rated us easy, moderate or difficult. Make sure you understand exactly what the hike involves from a skill to equipment    4    

For hikers, a thundering waterfull falling over a cliff can be a breathtaking climax to a forest hike.     5    , the things you’ll see along the way are a great reason to choose one hiking trail over another so long as the rest of it falls within your ability level of course.

A．Master your hiking equipment

B．Even if they are worth visiting

C．Check the total distance involved

D．But if there’s a waymark you’re hoping to see

E．It helps you decide between hiking shoes or boots

F．Although not all hikes lead to a fantastic viewpoint

G．Don’t rush into the journey without the investigations above

4 . Until now, dressing robots, designed to help an elderly person or a person with a disability get dressed, have been created in the laboratory as a one-armed machine, but research has shown that this can be uncomfortable for the person in care.

To solve this problem, Dr Jihong Zhu, a robotics researcher at the University of York’s Institute, proposed a two-armed assistive dressing plan, which has been inspired by caregivers who have demonstrated that specific actions are required to reduce discomfort to the individual in their care.

Dr Zhu gathered important information on how care workers moved during a dressing exercise, through allowing a robot to observe and learn from human movements and then, through AI, generate a model that mimics (模仿) how human helpers do their task. This allowed the researchers to gather enough data to illustrate that two hands were needed for dressing and not one, as well as information on the angles that the arms make.

Dr Zhu said, “We know that practical tasks, such as getting dressed, can be done by a robot, freeing up a care worker to concentrate more on providing companionship and observing the general well-being of the individual in their care. It has been tested in the laboratory, but for this to work outside of the lab, we really need to understand how care workers do this task in real life.”

“We’ve adopted a method called learning from demonstration, which means that you don’t need an expert to programme a robot; a human just needs to demonstrate the motion that is required of the robot and the robot learns that action. It is clear that for care workers two arms are needed to properly attend to the needs of individuals,” Dr. Zhu said. “With the current one-armed machine scheme a patient is required to do too much work in order for a robot to assist them, moving their arm up in the air or bending it in ways that they might not be able to do.”

1. What’s the problem with the one-armed dressing robot?

A．It causes discomfort.	B．It moves too slowly.
C．It has an ugly appearance.	D．It lacks flexibility.

2. Dr Zhu got the inspiration for his new plan from ______.

A．some books	B．AI models in the market
C．a dressing exercise	D．the healthcare providers

3. What’s one purpose of Dr Zhu’s designing a two-armed dressing robot?

A．To give better demonstrations.

B．To allow caregivers more time to do other things.

C．To make it a better companion for the needy.

D．To improve the well-being of the care workers.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Taking Care with Caregiving Robots

B．Robot Could Help People Get Dressed

C．Caregiving Robots: the Future of Health Care

D．University Scientists Create Two-Armed Caregiving Robot

5 . I have had this long-sleeved shirt since college. After many years, there are warning _________ that it is on the way out. Some buttons are getting a bit _________. And even there are those faint _________ of meals that haven’t quite come out in the wash. Though _________, it is still my favorite.

One morning, I was putting on it for the family trip when my wife noticed a hole in the elbow (肘部). She advised me to _________ it or it would get worse. But it was so tiny. I decided to _________ it and went to reach for the backpack at the top of my closet when I heard the rip” sss- “ Was that...? I reached for the closet door and _________ it shut. Riiippp again. The tiny hole became a big tear, leaving my arm _________ ”Now you look like a scarecrow (稻草人),” My wife laughed. “Maybe you should throw it away.”

Should I? I asked myself in such a fast-fashion world which rushes to produce clothes that _________ the latest trend, few material items __________ our loyalty. But this shirt had seen a lot with me, from my __________to my marriage. I knew even a piece of clothing represented a life __________ lived. I intended to stay __________.

“Is it time to let that shirt go?” My wife asked. I paused for a moment and then grabbed a pair of scissors.__________, I soon picked up my “new” __________ shirt and showed it to her. “Not yet,” I replied with a proud smile.

1.

A．signs

B．remarks

C．deals

D．problems

2.

A．common

B．fine

C．flexible

D．loose

3.

A．spots

B．appeals

C．ingredients

D．tastes

4.

A．in low spirits

B．in poor condition

C．out of sight

D．out of control

5.

A．sew

B．make

C．recycle

D．design

6.

A．notice

B．ignore

C．mind

D．refuse

7.

A．kicked

B．pressed

C．slid

D．kept

8.

A．untouched

B．examined

C．broken

D．exposed

9.

A．protest

B．miss

C．fit

D．pass

10.

A．waste

B．identify

C．question

D．gain

11.

A．graduation

B．family

C．childhood

D．retirement

12.

A．poorly

B．cautiously

C．fully

D．busily

13.

A．efficient

B．fashionable

C．loyal

D．calm

14.

A．Possibly

B．Hesitantly

C．Approximately

D．Exactly

15.

A．old-fashioned

B．short-sleeved

C．high-quantity

D．famous-brand

7 . Four Powerful US National Parks

Glacier

Montana

The Crown of the Continent is a playground of peaks, lakes, hiking paths and, of course, glaciers. Twenty-five of the original 150 remain, and scientists warn they may begone by 2030. Don’t miss Going-to-the-Sun Road, with a stop at Logan Pass to stretch your legs on the 2. 8-mile Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.

Yosemite

California

Not only is Yosemite home to the world’s tallest granite monolith (花岗岩巨石), but also North America’s largest waterfall (Yosemite Falls). The park has many 3, 000-year-old giant sequoia trees, so it’s easy to see why this 1, 100-square-mile wilderness is Eden for nature lovers.

Grand Canyon

Arizona

The power of nature on display at the Grand Canyon both humbles and excites the park’s 5 million annual visitors. There are many heart-stopping overlooks on the South Rim, but don’t miss the descent (斜坡) into the mile-deep gorge (峡谷) for adventures on foot, by mule or in a white-water raft.

Denali

Alaska

Travel to this remote park, which celebrated its 100th birthday in 2017, and mark two major items off your list: North America’s highest peak: 20, 310-foot Denali; and Alaska’s “big five”: moose, Dall sheep, caribou, wolves and grizzlies. See it all from the comfort of a bus tour, or explore 35. 5 miles of official hiking paths.

1. Which national park should you visit if you want to travel Going-to-the-Sun Road?

A．Glacier.

B．Yosemite.

C．Grand Canyon.

D．Denali.

2. What can you do in Yosemite national park?

A．Watch Alaska’s “big five”.	B．Explore the mile-deep gorge on foot.
C．Hike on the Hidden Lake Overlook Trail.	D．Admire North America’s largest waterfall.

3. Where is the national park having North America’s highest peak located?

A．In Montana.

B．In California.

C．In Arizona.

D．In Alaska.

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。

On a sunny afternoon, my friend Ollie and I were enjoying skatcboarding at our local park. Our mood was light until Olle spotted a poster for the upcoming Harvest Fair. The idea of attending it was thrilling, but the ticket price of $50 quickly iced our enthusiasm.

While we were thinking over the cost, our attention was drawn to the list of attractions. Among the various activities, we noticed that our favorite band - Eagles was going to perform. We couldn’t help but break into singing our favorite song by them. What added to our excitement was the pie contest in the poster, a delightful reminder of our shared memory. It used to be the most popular event in our community. But thinking of the expensive tickets, which seemed to be a shadow over our excitement, we all sighed. Then I suggested going to my parents’ store to see if they could help.

Upon arriving, my dad told us he had some good news, showing some tickets to us. They were the very ones we had seen in the poster! My dad explained that his old partner had made a request to hang a poster here for the Harvest Fair, and in return, he offered us free passes. Much to my delight, there were six tickets for five people in our family and an extra one for my friend! The news was like a breath of fresh air, bringing unexpected joy into our day. We could all set out to experience the fair together, no one missing out.

Just then, Mrs. Smith, out awesome 80-year-old neighbor, walked unsteadily towards us.“I just saw the poster in your window. How I used to love going to fairs!” She paused, with her eyes dropping before she continued. “But it’s hard for me to get around now, and tickets cost so much these days...”

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。

Ollie approached me, seemingly to say something.

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After the fair, I came up with a plan to make up for Ollie’s absence.

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