1 . 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。

You enter through a round entrance known as a moon gate. There before you, is a     1    (cover )passage made of red wood, leading you past a walled courtyard. Along the edges of the courtyard are piles of rocks, among which     2    (grow) bamboo. The whole scene is like a painting;     3     every step you take, another part of the painting is unrolled.

    4    (step) into the courtyard, you look over the scene. Latticed(格状) windows in the walls reveal yet more bamboo, suggesting that the courtyard is just one part of a     5    (large)garden. At the far end of the courtyard is a room with wooden chairs,     6     windows that create frames for the scene of     7     (strange)shaped rocks beyond them, just like Chinese ink-wash paintings. This little courtyard is     8     picture of the classic Chinese concept of peace and beauty. Yet, you are not in China, but a copy of Chinese garden. The Astor Chinese Garden Court     9    (create)by a team of 26 Chinese craftsmen in 1981, and it represented the first permanent cultural exchange between America and China. The courtyard is a place of rest for a museum     10     (visit). As a museum piece in and of itself, the garden gives a wonderful view of ancient China.

4 . There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning.     1    

Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything.     2     “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects.     3     The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.

    4     Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.

Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours).     5     In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.

A．You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.

B．You are sure to make the most of your experience.

C．It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.

D．It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.

E．Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.

F．If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.

G．These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.

5 . Scientists have found a way to decode (解码) a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence. The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines, rather than trying to copy each word, a team reports. “It’s getting at the ideas behind the words, the meaning, says Alexander Huth, an author of the study.

Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the surface of the brain. The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words. But the Texas team’s approach is an attempt to “decode more freeform thought,” says Marcel Just, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University.

The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language. Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner, which detects signs of activity across the brain. Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet. Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language. After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner, the MRI data was sent to a computer. It learned to match specific patterns of brain activity with certain streams of words. Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard.

The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed people, where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain. With an MRI-based system, no one has to get surgery.

But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions. “What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head? That’s potentially a harmful thing.” Huth says. This technology can’t really read minds uncontrollably, though. It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists. Still, systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease. They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts.

1. What is special about the Texas team’s study?

A．Brain can be reconstructed.	B．Sensor signals can be improved.
C．Expression can be perfected.	D．Meanings can be comprehended.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The way of speech decoding.	B．Steps of word matching.
C．The process of an experiment.	D．Patterns of brain activity.

3. What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph?

A．They are a double-edged sword.	B．They are potentially harmful to life.
C．They are well worth researching.	D．They are helpful to treat brain disease.

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

A．A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning	B．A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind
C．MRI Scanner: Still a Long Way to Go	D．MRI Scanner: Bridge Message Gap

6 . For high schoolers, a career goal can help them choose a major and college. They may find a career that fits for the first try. Therefore, do encourage the career exploration below. It describes a few new ones that will be available when your teen reaches adulthood.

Next-generation psychological help

Unfortunately, psychological health issues are unlikely to decrease soon. The existing research is far from a cure-all. Psychological help will likely be an ever more interesting and in-demand profession.

Intermediate health care provider

The U. S. is facing an overburdened health care system. So, an ever-higher percentage of health care will be provided by intermediate-care providers such as physician assistant, dental assistant, etc. The good news for career-seekers is that the training is much shorter.

Software developers and engineers

Experts in database architecture, artificial intelligence, and machine learning will stay in demand. New applications may include AI-assisted diagnosis (诊断) and treatment recommendations, individualized education, and advanced embryo (胚胎) selection to ensure absence of genetically influenced diseases and so on.

Precision medicine

In your teen’s lifetime, major diseases will likely be prevented and/or treated with molecules custom-matched (定制) to the very specific disease. Your math-centric teen who can picture getting a PhD could help make that happen.

Tips

It’s great when teens are able to explore careers on their own. You might want to sit alongside, but let your teen sit in the driver’s seat. Only help as much as needed.

1. Which career focuses on mental issues?

A．Next-generation psychological help.	B．Software developers and engineers.
C．Intermediate health care provider.	D．Precision medicine.

2. Which of the following relates to all the careers?

A．Database architecture.	B．Medical health.
C．Math knowledge.	D．AI education.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Teens.

B．Employers.

C．Teachers.

D．Parents.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman know the gym?

A．From a friend.

B．From a website.

C．From a newspaper.

2. How long is the gym open a day?

A．16 hours.

B．19 hours.

C．24 hours.

3. What service does the gym offer now?

A．Nutritious meals.

B．Free membership fee.

C．Experienced personal trainers.

4. What does the woman decide to do at last?

A．Pay a visit to the gym.

B．Choose a personal trainer.

C．Apply for a membership card.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When were the Beatles formed?

A．In 1956.

B．In 1962.

C．In 1968.

2. What kind of music did the Beatles play?

A．Jazz.

B．Indian.

C．Pop.

3. Who was the drummer of the group?

A．George Harrison.

B．Ringo Starr.

C．John Lennon.

4. What is the word “Beatlemania” used to describe?

A．The fans.

B．The movies.

C．The fashion.