1 . GET A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATHERED ANIMALS WITH THESE BOOKS
Flamingo (火烈鸟)
Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico—and beyond—to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty. teNeues, £35.
Around the World in 80 Birds
Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. Laurence King Publishing, £22.
A World on the Wing
Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story. Pan Macmillan, £9.99.
Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds
Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross (信天翁). This is their clever and amusing account. Bradt Guides, £11.99.
1. By whom is the second costliest book illustrated?| A．Claudio Contreras Koob. | B．Mike Unwin. |
| C．Ryuto Miyake. | D．Weidensaul. |
| A．Flamingo. | B．Around the World in 80 Birds. |
| C．A World on the Wing. | D．Galapagos: Island of Birds. |
| A．Its humorous description. | B．Its romantic style. |
| C．Its vivid imagination. | D．Its moving plot. |
2 . Recently I was very busy and I needed a timeout. So I decided to drive to the supermarket and pick up dinner instead of doing my usual
In the supermarket, I took fat and juicy chicken and some warm cornbread. As the cashier began processing my items, I
When I approached home, as I
| A．walking | B．cooking | C．shopping | D．teaching |
| A．reached into | B．stared at | C．put aside | D．watched over |
| A．anger | B．amazement | C．satisfaction | D．embarrassment |
| A．clear | B．show | C．pack | D．return |
| A．bought | B．put | C．took | D．ate |
| A．enjoy | B．prepare | C．donate | D．deliver |
| A．appreciate | B．withdraw | C．decline | D．ensure |
| A．looked at | B．picked up | C．showed off | D．put away |
| A．courage | B．generosity | C．faith | D．bravery |
| A．hurriedly | B．curiously | C．hesitantly | D．sincerely |
| A．searched | B．dug | C．crashed | D．pulled |
| A．regretful | B．excited | C．nervous | D．energetic |
| A．efforts | B．talent | C．guidance | D．goods |
| A．sent | B．drove | C．waved | D．turned |
| A．appetite | B．deal | C．fortune | D．reputation |
3 . 
ChatGPT, a powerful AI chatbot tool, has swept the world in the past months. While it has been dominating social media with its frighteningly good essays, ChatGPT has also caused both excitement and worries in education.
According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them had used ChatGPT to help with a homework task. Some students even got high scores thanks to papers written by ChatGPT.
Some universities and schools have banned the use of ChatGPT, such as public schools in New York City, CNN reported. The move comes out of growing concerns that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat on schoolwork and be used to spread inaccurate (不精确的) information. “While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions, it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic (学术的) and lifelong success,” Jenna Lyle, said in a statement.
Apart from strict bans, teachers are redesigning their courses in an attempt to block the use of ChatGPT. Some college professors in the US are now including more oral exams and handwritten papers instead of typed ones, The New York Times reported.
However, not all educators are saying “no” to ChatGPT. Some Canadian universities are not planning on banning the tool. Instead, they are working on policies (政策) about its proper usage, for both students and lecturers.
Bhaskar Vira, pro-vice-chancellor for education at University of Cambridge in the UK, said that bans on AI software like ChatGPT are not sensible. “I’m of the opinion that we have to recognise that AI is a tool people will use but then adapt our learning, teaching and examination processes so that we can continue to have integrity (诚信) while recognizing the use of the tool,” he told Varsity, the school newspaper of the university.
Vira’s opinion on ChatGPT is shared by Peter van der Putten, assistant professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands. “It’s there, just like Google is there. You can write it into your policies for stopping cheating but it’s a reality that the tool exists,” he told Sky News.
1. Why did the author mention the US survey data in Paragraph 2?| A．To criticize the use of ChatGPT in education. |
| B．To show the popularity of ChatGPT among students. |
| C．To show the places of using ChatGPT for academic tasks. |
| D．To highlight the negative effects of ChatGPT on academic integrity. |
| A．The tool is too expensive. |
| B．The tool is not user-friendly. |
| C．The tool can cause physical harm to students. |
| D．The tool may be used to spread inaccurate information. |
| A．To make them more difficult. | B．To allow the use of ChatGPT. |
| C．To decrease the workload of students. | D．To prevent students from using ChatGPT. |
| A．It should be used with proper policies and guidelines. |
| B．It is not a useful tool for students. |
| C．It should be used without limits. |
| D．It should be banned. |
4 . This is the five-day trip for those seeking a short getaway to the perfect island of Bali!
Day 1 Begin Your Stay at Alaya Resort(酒店), Ubud
Your private driver will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Alaya Resort in Ubud, the cultural center of Bali. Surrounded by rice fields, the hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness center. You can spend the afternoon enjoying these hotel facilities. In the evening you can head into the town for local cuisines and a look around the craft shops.
Day 2 Explore the Central Bali Temples
Today’s adventure takes you to the must-see sites with a private driver. Going down about 300 steps, you’ll get to a breathtaking 11th-century complex—Pura Gunung Kawi Temple, the final resting place of past dominators, located deep in a valley and known as the “Valley of the Kings”. Visits to other different temples will bring a close to the day.
Day 3 Sunset Performance
You ‘l 1 checkout of the Alaya Resort Ubud and take the scenic drive to Benoa in South Bali. You’ll visit Balinese temples and watch an amazing sunset performance by local dancers, which is characterized by complicated body movements, shining costumes and the accompaniment of traditional music. You’ll stop off at a restaurant and try food typical of local cookery.
Day 4 Leisure Day in Bali
You have the entire day free to relax in Bali. You can choose to shop for local products or relax by the beach. At sunset, you’ll notice how everyone gathers at the beach bars to watch Bali’s truly magical sunset.
Day 5 Departure Day
After breakfast at your hotel, a private driver will drive you to the airport, marking the end of your trip.
1. What can you do in Alaya Resort?| A．Visit craft stores. | B．Have a swim. |
| C．Watch live concerts. | D．Enjoy free drive service. |
| A．It’s the burial ground of ancient rulers. |
| B．It’s a newly-developed tourist attraction. |
| C．It’s an annual vacation spot for royal families. |
| D．It’s a meeting place for leaders from around the globe. |
| A．The first day. | B．The second day. |
| C．The third day. | D．The fourth day. |
5 . Two years ago, I lost my wallet. I made the poor decision of keeping my identity card, my credit card, a large amount of money and other various things inside my
About a week
After that, I decided that I wanted to do
That’s why I
| A．handbag | B．wallet | C．pocket | D．car |
| A．money | B．food | C．gold | D．card |
| A．satisfied | B．excited | C．worried | D．puzzled |
| A．bad | B．good | C．beautiful | D．wonderful |
| A．ahead | B．earlier | C．long | D．later |
| A．threw | B．searched | C．returned | D．suggested |
| A．the people | B．the police | C．the students | D．the children |
| A．sadness | B．surprise | C．regret | D．disappointment |
| A．got up | B．looked up | C．gave up | D．picked up |
| A．it | B．her | C．him | D．them |
| A．kind | B．funny | C．stupid | D．serious |
| A．protect | B．respect | C．help | D．recognize |
| A．bad | B．good | C．free | D．sick |
| A．allow | B．force | C．choose | D．encourage |
| A．herself | B．himself | C．itself | D．yourself |
Written during the Period of Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period (ca. 479 BC-221 BC), the book, the Analects (论语)
The Analects was
The chapters are grouped by
1.时间和地点;
2.劳动内容;
3.你的感悟。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Voluntary Labor
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9 . The wide use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to senior citizens, who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.
Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the benefits that new technologies offer. According to the figures of the National Bureau, the number of people aged 60 and above was 253.88 million in 2019, about 18.1% of China’s population. But only 23% of the senior citizens were able to use the Internet. That means more than three—fourths of the elderly can’t enjoy the digital benefits.
Many senior citizens who can’t use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic (流行病). Even with a smartphone in hand and Internet available, many of them still feel helpless. They don’t know how to call a taxi through the apps. There have been reports of many shops refusing the elders because they don’t know how to pay using smartphones, instead of letting them pay with cash. What’s worse, as they don’t know how to get the Internet—based health code (健康码), they are refused to enter many public places. Showing personal health code is part of the epidemic prevention (防疫) and control measures.
New technologies become popular because they are often of great use in our daily lives. But many senior citizens, especially those living in the countryside, are not able to use the Internet or smartphones, either because of financial (经济的) problems or because they cannot learn new things. The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more obvious. However, the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived (剥夺) of digital benefits. It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap, and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.
1. What do the figures show in Paragraph 2?| A．There are a small number of senior citizens in China. |
| B．Only 23% of the senior citizens can use the computer. |
| C．Three fourths of the elderly dislike to use smartphones. |
| D．Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices. |
| A．Cash is no longer accepted in most shops. |
| B．It’s a must for everyone to have a health code. |
| C．Most elders need help on how to use the apps. |
| D．Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly. |
| A．their living areas |
| B．their financial conditions |
| C．their relationship with children |
| D．their difficulty in learning new things |
| A．They should not use modern technology. |
| B．The young should help them patiently. |
| C．The young should ask them to pay with cash. |
| D．They should keep silent using digital products. |
※主题:introducing the favorite sport
※必备词汇:in my opinion,build up our body,relax,grow up
※必备句型:In my opinion,playing basketball can build up our body.
My Favorite Sport
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