1. 表示欢迎;
2. 介绍庆祝端午节活动安排;
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
I’m Li Hua, chairman of Students’ Union.
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Mamianqun, also known as “Horse-faced Skirt”, is
Mamianqun, dating back
Silk, the most revered (受尊敬的) fabric in ancient China, was the
Mamianqun, with deep historical roots, has transitioned into modern fashion, where it serves as a bridge between the past
3 . Like any other child growing up, Nicole LaMont was an outgoing and adventurous child with the dream of becoming a scientist. “My childhood was full of imagination and
“My world was
After much struggle, Nicole’s efforts
A.surprise | B.curiosity | C.beauty | D.responsibility |
A.simple | B.plain | C.joyful | D.traditional |
A.informed | B.warned | C.robbed | D.cured |
A.gradually | B.completely | C.slowly | D.surprisingly |
A.communicative | B.generous | C.friendly | D.naughty |
A.in spite of | B.in case of | C.in charge of | D.in support of |
A.Definitely | B.Fortunately | C.Lately | D.Sadly |
A.thought | B.depression | C.confidence | D.hope |
A.buried | B.fitted | C.encouraged | D.assisted |
A.Learning | B.Controlling | C.Losing | D.Mastering |
A.acceptance | B.loss | C.duty | D.pride |
A.moving | B.embarrassing | C.confusing | D.demanding |
A.came true | B.paid off | C.moved on | D.went off |
A.refused | B.rejected | C.continued | D.determined |
A.conduct | B.treat | C.educate | D.greet |
4 . Internet addiction is a common problem that can be just as damaging as any other form of addiction.
Charge devices in another room at night to prevent bedtime browsing. Bedtime browsing can interfere with your sleep due to the blue light your smart phone emits, so stopping bedtime browsing may help you to sleep better. If you often browse the internet on your phone while lying in bed, prevent yourself from doing this by charging your phone in another room of the house.
Remove social media apps from your phone. If you find yourself picking up your phone and going on the internet every time you get a notification, delete the social media apps on your phone.
Reach out to friends and family to build more in-person connections. If you’re longing for social interaction, call up a friend and make plans to do something fun, or arrange a family dinner or game night.
A.Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress. |
B.Replace internet use with a healthy activity. |
C.If you don’t have friends or family who you can turn to, |
D.When you feel bored and want to do something to kill time, |
E.Make it a rule that you can only check them on your computer. |
F.If you rely too much on the internet, the following strategies may help you. |
G.In this case, read a book or use a relaxation technique to help you wind down. |
5 . Fuzhou, 17 April 2024, China will ratchet up (逐渐升高) resources to advance the construction of the 5G network, expand the application of 5G technology in various fields, and promote the research and development of 6G.
“China has built the world’s largest 5G network with the most advanced technologies. The number of the country’s 5G base stations had reached over 2.64 million by the end of March this year and the super-fast 5G wireless technology has been used in 52 of the 97 major economic categories, ranging from mining to electricity.” said Zhao Ce, deputy head of the information and telecommunications development department at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The ministry will make more efforts to promote the building of the 5G network in an orderly manner and accelerate its industrial applications, push forward the R&D of 6G, and strengthen international exchange and communication in 5G-related technology, standards and application. China is taking the lead in 5G development across the globe, and 5G is expected to play a bigger role in promoting digitalization in a wide range of fields covering intelligent connected vehicles and intelligent transportation.
“Although there is no universally accepted definition of 6G, the technology is predicted to provide faster speeds, lower latency and more bandwidth than 5G,” said Zhao Ce. “Meanwhile, the 6G network will realize the deep integration of physical and virtual worlds, and build a new world featuring the intelligent connection of everything. As the next-generation mobile communication technology, 6G integrates with telecommunication, artificial intelligence, big data and security.”
However, new cybersecurity challenges have emerged with the rapid development and application of 5G technology. Qi Xiangdong, chairman of Chinese cybersecurity company Qi-Anxin Technology Group, said the company will strengthen cooperation with the country’s major telecom carriers to help them deal with growing cybersecurity risks.
1. Where is the text most likely to be taken?A.A magazine. | B.A news report. | C.A travel brochure. | D.A textbook. |
A.The challenges that 5G is facing. |
B.The stability and flexibility of 5G. |
C.The achievements and applications of 5G. |
D.The most advanced technologies applied in 5G. |
A.Favorable. | B.Dissatisfied. | C.Indifferent. | D.Doubtful. |
A.The development of 5G technology. |
B.The potential risks of developing 6G. |
C.The approaches to tackling cybersecurity risks. |
D.The cooperation with the cybersecurity company. |
6 . On the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia, Dong Min, a young Chinese woman, dressed in elegant Chinese traditional clothing — hanfu, gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating passersby with the melodies of traditional Chinese music.
Dong Min, a talented musician was born in 1990. Seeing a female performer playing the bamboo flute on TV fired her interest in this Chinese traditional instrument at the age of 8. Soon her interest blossomed into talent. At the age of 10, winning a provincial-level Chinese musical instrument competition earned her one of only four spots for further studies in Beijing. After graduating from Minzu University of China with a major in Chinese bamboo flute in 2015, she enrolled at the University of New South Wales in Australia to study cultural leadership where she initiated street performances, featuring Chinese traditional instruments. One year later, she formed a band and founded the Sydney Meya Institute of Chinese Music to teach various Chinese traditional instruments to more people.
Apart from street performances and her institution, Dong also offers online dizi lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange concerts for her students worldwide. “Our students range from 4-year-olds to 80-year-olds, reflecting the timeless appeal of Chinese music across generations,” Dong said.
Her effort paid off eventually. Her performances grew in popularity. Many audiences traveled all the way from cities like Melbourne and Brisbane to Sydney just to attend her performances.” Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments. I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and cultivate friendships through their shared love for music. Thus, we can not only raise awareness of Chinese traditional music in Australia but also share the richness of Chinese culture through music with the international audience.” Dong Min said.
1. Which of the following is true?A.Dong Min founded the institution at 26. |
B.Dong Min taught dizi through street performances. |
C.Dong Min majored in Chinese bamboo flute in Australia. |
D.Dong Min wished to gain popularity through her performances. |
A.By analyzing reasons. | B.By providing examples. |
C.By making comparisons. | D.By following time order. |
A.Brave and humorous. | B.Gifted and passionate. |
C.Creative and stubborn. | D.Patient and experienced. |
A.Chinese Traditional Music: From China to Australia. |
B.Bamboo Flute: Chinese Instrument Shared in Australia. |
C.Dong Min: A Culture Messenger Bridging Cultures through Music. |
D.Dong Min: A Talented Chinese Girl Spreading Chinese Instruments. |
7 . On 17 September 2023, Senior 1 student Charlie Robson was enjoying his dinner at the stand when there came a sudden scream from the boy next to his table, who accidentally swallowed the plastic wrapper stuck to the bottom of his food.
Seeing him unable to cough it up, the boy’s mother was immediately filled with fear as she stood there, patting his son’s back anxiously. “Somebody help! My son is going to choke with the wrapper in his throat.”
Charlie noticed that the boy’s face had turned complete purple. He knew he must take action immediately. Otherwise, the boy’s life was in great danger. Charlie quickly ran behind the boy and started doing the Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法) whose theory is to push air through the airway to force whatever is in there out. Minutes later, the plastic wrapper was eventually forced out and the boy began to breathe again.
Seeing the boy was safe, Charlie rushed to the school without knowing his act of kindness went viral after someone in the scene posted the video on Tik Tok. Charlie’s father said, “I’m so proud of my son. He is a brave boy with great responsibility. He didn’t tell me what had happened until I saw the video on Tik Tok.”
Plus, the boy’s mother wrote to the headmaster, saying “The student who saved my son’s life the other day is really a hero. We’re so grateful that he stepped in to help when my son was faced with such a dangerous situation. Thanks so much for educating such well-rounded students with good moral virtues.” In response to the letter, Jimmy Mehwish, the headmaster of the school, said, “At the very beginning of the semester, Charlie has set a great example for all the students. His kindness really sets a tone for everyone else.”
1. How did the boy’s mother feel after he ate the plastic wrapper?A.Concerned. | B.Scared. | C.Upset. | D.Embarrassed. |
A.Be attacked by viruses on social media. |
B.Be sold to make a profit on social media. |
C.Became familiar with fans on social media. |
D.Spread quickly and widely on social media. |
A.He is afraid of his father. |
B.He is a brave boy of few words. |
C.He dislikes the attention from Tik Tok. |
D.He thought little about his act of kindness. |
A.Charlie is a well-rounded student. |
B.The boy’s mother is grateful to Charlie. |
C.Other students should learn from Charlie. |
D.Charlie is responsible for the boy’s safety. |
8 . Summer vacation approaching, want your kids to explore something meaningful rather than being glued to the screens? Bring your kids to the Sarek National Theme Garden which combines a fascinating hike with an amazing opportunity to learn some knowledge about the unique carvings.
The garden, founded in 1979, is famous for its blossoms and the exhibition of rock carvings. Every year, countless visitors come to enjoy the spectacular blossoms, view the unique exhibition and participate in various educational activities.
Now let’s start the journey with admiring the beauty of the local blossoms, ranging from lotuses to Begonia flowers along the paths. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the unique exhibition, featuring a wide range of rock carvings by experienced craftsmen with professionals introducing them in detail.
Rules:
Don’t pick the flowers or shake the trees while enjoying the blossoms.
Pets are not allowed except guided dogs to serve people with disabilities.
Don’t touch the carvings with your hands except the particular ones.
Opening hours:
Tuesday — Sunday: 9 am-5 pm.
Prices:
Adult: ¥75 (a 10% discount before June 16, 2024)
Child (6-18): ¥35
Child under 6: Free
All visitors including children under 6 need tickets to enter the garden. Tickets are available at the Visitors Service Center. Also you can book tickets in advance online.
1. For whom the passage is intended?A.Parents. | B.Children. | C.Guides. | D.Professionals. |
A.¥135. | B.¥185. | C.¥205. | D.¥220. |
A.It opens on weekdays. |
B.It offers educational activities. |
C.It has a history of over half a century. |
D.Children under 6 can enter the garden without a ticket. |
9 . Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm (算法) that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical (统计的) features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction of earthquake by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). “It’s a matter of milliseconds ( 毫秒), and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other places, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. So, their next step is to test artificial intelligence in different places in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations there and over six years’ worth of continuous records, making it ideal for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
1. How does the AI predict earthquakes?A.By analyzing background sounds in the Earth. |
B.By identifying data from remote sensing satellite. |
C.By modeling data based on earthquake recordings. |
D.By monitoring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. |
A.The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. |
B.The accuracy of AI in earthquake prediction. |
C.The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction. |
D.The significance of developing AI-driven earthquake prediction. |
A.Conducting tests in different locations. |
B.Building more earthquake stations in Texas. |
C.Improving the quality of earthquake tracking networks. |
D.Applying AI approach to other fields besides earthquake. |
A.Precise but outdated. | B.Effective but costly. |
C.Advanced and promising. | D.Potential and economical. |
1. 位于云南省西部,紧邻著名的苍山洱海;
2. 其历史可追溯到唐朝;
3. 参观保存完整的古建筑、特色古街道,体验传统的白族文化等。
注意:
1. 词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数);
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua