1 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. Who is the talk aimed at?A.Children. | B.Teenagers | C.Adults. |
A.They offer courses for beginners only. |
B.They provide flexible language lessons. |
C.They give online learning materials for free. |
A.Native speakers. | B.Qualified professors. | C.Experienced travelers. |
A.To teach communication skills. |
B.To promote courses. |
C.To discuss a program. |
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A.A school library. | B.An online service. | C.A new organization. |
A.Buy books. | B.Sell books. | C.Share books. |
A.By looking at an online list. |
B.By making a phone call. |
C.By sending an e-mail. |
A.Red. | B.Yellow. | C.Blue. |
3 . Dragons, a famous imaginary beast born from fantasy, are often present in stories in the west and east. In both cultures, dragons are generally recognized as massive creatures capable of flight. They have great power and are often associated with magical abilities. However, due to their different cultural roots and images, there exist significant differences in the way dragons are regarded in the west and east, particularly in China.
Chinese dragons most resemble snakes, and have four claws and no wings. They often have features of other animals, including carp, tigers, and eagles. In the contrast, Western dragons look like huge lizards with big claws and large bat-like wings, and are often shown with spines or rough scales.
In traditional Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power and high status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields to ensure rich harvests. They are considered divine (神圣的) creatures, which hold an important position as the head of the four spirits. Therefore, to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese emperors decorated their clothes with dragon patterns. These clothes are known as dragon robes. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol, proudly referring to themselves as “descendants of the dragon”. In the west, however, a dragon symbolizes an evil creature that spreads violence and terror throughout the land. They are believed to be transformed by the devil, with the ability to breathe fire or spit poison. Many western tales show dragons being defeated and killed to protect people from danger.
Today, dragons continue to evolve, exceeding traditional boundaries and finding new significance in global culture. They are no longer associated with evil or good, but rather as complex characters with their own unique personalities and motivations. For example, Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon begins as a dangerous dragon but evolves into a misunderstood being with love and compassion. This challenges the idea of dragons as naturally evil, presenting them as complex beings with emotions and motivations.
1. What do western dragons and eastern dragons have in common?A.They have rough skin. | B.They are huge and powerful. |
C.They are in the shape of snakes. | D.They have big claws and wings. |
A.Western dragons are a symbol of authority. |
B.Dragons in China can protect people from danger. |
C.Chinese dragons can control rainfall and breathe fire. |
D.Dragons are believed to cause chaos in western culture. |
A.They are regarded as adventurous creatures. |
B.They are closely associated with evil or good. |
C.They have more diverse emotions and personalities. |
D.They tend to represent human spirits facing challenges. |
A.The Dragon Elements in Global Culture |
B.The Origin of Dragons in Chinese History |
C.The Magical Animals in Different Countries |
D.The Images of Dragons in Western Traditions |
4 . The design theory behind a pair of tiny robots may one day find its way into environmental monitoring, as well as search and-rescue tasks. Modeled after a water strider (水黾), an insect, the two robots each weigh in at 8 and 55 milligrams, and may mark the smallest, lightest, and fastest fully functional micro-robots in the world, according to Washington State University (WSU).
Developed by a team of WSU researchers, the robots’ tininess largely relies on a material known as a shape memory alloy (合金). Although shape memory alloys change form when heated, they can “remember” their original shapes and return to them after cooling. Because of this, the two micro-robots do not require standard motors, and they use light and small ones instead of bulky moving parts.
Both the robots’ motors are each made up of two shape memory alloys, allowing them to move their fins as fast as 40 times a second while also lifting over 150 times their weight. “They’re very technologically sound. The development of the very lightweight robots opens up new possibilities in micro-robotics,” said Conor Trygstad, a material engineering PhD student and study lead author. “Although the robots are impressive when compared to other robots, the pair still fall behind their biological relatives’,” Trygstad said. They can currently move at a speed of about six millimeters a second; a water strider, by comparison, speeds along at about a meter per second. For now, the robots also require wired (连线的) power sources, thus seriously preventing any real-world applications for the moment.
Going forward, however, the team plans to copy other small insect species while also creating a new water strider robot which can move at a higher speed. Depending on using small batteries could also greatly increase the robots’ areas of use, If the breakthrough designs continue improving, similar micro-robots could one day be employed to monitor hard-to-reachor dangerous environments.
1. What is the inspiration for the two robots?A.A special monitor. | B.The lightest micro robot. |
C.An insect species. | D.A search-and rescue task |
A.Cheap. | B.Huge. | C.Cool | D.Fast. |
A.Both robots can identify sound. | B.Both robots need wireless power sources. |
C.Both robots work better than water striders. | D.Both robots have weaknesses besides strengths. |
A.Robots Are Saving Environment | B.Shape Memory Alloys Are The Key |
C.Human Beings Learn From Animals | D.Two Micro robots Can Play A Big Part |
5 . As a boy, I knew little about baseball. Yet I later became the father of two boys, Will and Tim, who were both interested in baseball. On Saturday mornings, I’d take Will out to the playground and play catch with him. Because of my weak arm, the ball often dropped before he could catch it. After many misses, he said one day, “How am I ever going to make the major leagues (联盟)?” “You have the wrong dad, kid,” I thought. Baseball isn’t my thing.
Still, I wanted to give my kids confidence on the field. There was an official Little League in our area, but it was super-competitive and only catered to older boys. I really hoped we had something less competitive, something that welcomed younger boys and girls.
I shared the idea with some neighbors. “That would be great!” they said. Now who could organize such a thing? Not me. I tried to put the idea aside, but it wouldn’t leave me. I finally decided that I must do something about it. So I called the city government, explaining that some families wanted to start a baseball league in our neighborhood. Were there any fields for that? When I had to speak to the official in charge, I got butterflies in my stomach. What if he said no? “Yes, we have two fields for four hours every Sunday morning,” the man said hearing my request. Our league was founded. What a joy it was to sit on the benches, watching Will and Tim playing baseball! And I became the most unlikely baseball commissioner (专员) ever.
Many years have passed. Now Will and Tim are new dads, and I can’t want to see what they’ll have to do. I know better than anyone: Parenthood calls you to do the most unlikely things.
1. Why did the author think his son Will had the wrong father?A.He had poor baseball skills. | B.He had no confidence in his son. |
C.He wouldn’t play catch with his son. | D.He didn’t know what his son’s dream was. |
A.Won the respect of. | B.Ensured the safety of. |
C.Served the purpose of. | D.Saved the trouble of. |
A.Confident. | B.Peaceful. | C.Nervous. | D.Proud. |
A.The need to challenge oneself. | B.The greatness of parental love. |
C.The role of sports in kids’ growth. | D.The relationship between parents and kids. |
6 . 假设你是李华, 来自英国的师生即将结束在你校为期两周的访问活动。请你写一篇英文发言稿, 在欢送会上代表学生会发言。内容包括:
1. 活动回顾;
2. 活动意义。
要求:
1. 文章开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数;
2. 词数80左右。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
As the representative of the Students’ Union, I, Li Hua,
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We look forward to welcoming you back to our school in the near future.
Thank you
7 . If Nina __________ that her husband would go to the bus stop to meet her, she wouldn’t have walked back home.
A.knows | B.knew | C.has known | D.had known |
1. Which name isn’t Anglo Saxon in origin?
A.Edgar. | B.Oswald. | C.Robert. |
A.German. | B.French. | C.Greek. |
A.Twin. | B.Home ruler. | C.Friend of horses. |
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