1. Today’s festivals have many origins: some are
2. In the USA, Columbus Day is in memory of the
3. Well, he was not going to hold his
4. It was
5. The
6. He could not have Yong Hui getting away
7. I found your menu so
8. Perhaps we ought to
9. At this moment, they see a penniless young man
10. The fact is
11. That one is
12. Well, we’ll have to take
13. As
14. The continued presence of water allowed the earth to dissolve
15. They laid eggs too and
16. Walking does need a bit of practice
17. People say it is Canada’s most beautiful city,
18. That after
19. There was frost on the ground,
20. It is
1. 美、美人 n. __________
2. 庆祝、祝贺 n. __________
3. （使）饿死 v. __________
4. 祖先 n. __________
5. 信任、信仰 n. __________
6. 打扮，穿上盛装 __________
7. 独立，自主 n. __________
8. 羡慕，钦佩 v. __________
9. 风俗、习惯 n. __________
10. 许可、允许 n. __________
11. 道歉 v. __________
12. 提醒，使想起 v. __________
13. 平衡膳食 __________
14. 减肥 __________
15. 好奇心 n. __________
16. 生的，未加工的 adj. __________
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18. 强项，长处n. __________
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20. 利益，有益于 n. v. __________
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23. 抚养 __________
24. 冒险、奇遇 n. __________
25. （戏剧）一幕，现场 n. __________
26. 打赌 __________
27. 盯着看，凝视 __________
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29. 正相反 __________
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37. 给人深刻印象的 adj. __________
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39. 混合物 n. __________
40. 行李 n. __________
41. 在远方 __________
42. 大气层 n. __________
China’s first artificial intelligence (AI) textbook for high school students
The nine-chapter textbook,
“The textbook focuses not only on basics of AI, but on
Up till now, about 40 high schools across the country
4 . If you need to prove who you are in China, you’ll usually need to use an ID (identity) card. It shows your name, date of birth, address, nationality, photo and ID number.
On April 17, Alipay introduced its first electronic ID card. The card is an electronic version (版本) of a real ID card and is recognized by the Ministry of Public Security.
The electronic ID card can now be used in Hangzhou, Quzhou and Fuzhou. People in these cities can use the card to check into hotels, buy train tickets and do other tasks.
About 4 million people will be able to use the service within the next year. “
It’s safe to use Alipay’s new service, in case you’re worried that someone might steal your identity.
| A．This gives people another choice. |
| B．But now, you can prove your identity using your smartphone. |
| C．First, you must unlock your phone, and enter your Alipay password. |
| D．It’s quite easy to get an electronic ID card by using the Alipay app. |
| E．But not all people have welcomed the electronic ID cards. |
| F．They don’t have to show their standard ID card anymore. |
| G．The safety of the electronic ID card is the main concern. |
5 . A recent study questions whether placing attention on economic growth is the best way to improve child nutrition in low-and middle-income countries. Subu is a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health in Massachusetts. He says there is a common belief on the best way to improve child health in developing countries. He puts it this way: “Let’s just go after economic growth and then everything else will just follow.” But he says that is not always true.
Take India for example. A common measure of a country’s economic health is GDP (gross domestic product). India’s GDP has been growing by more than five percent a year. That is a higher growth rate than most Western countries. Yet more than two-fifths of India’s children are underweight. And Subu says, the percentage of underweight children has changed little since the early 1990s. He and other researchers asked a question, “Was economic growth failing to benefit children in countries other than India?” They looked at health surveys carried out since 1990 in 36 low-and middle-income countries, mostly South of Africa’s Sahara Desert. The researchers compared the effect of GDP growth and signs of child malnutrition-like physical weakness, slow growth and being underweight. But the researchers found only a small relationship.
The group reported their findings in the Journal Lancet Global Health. Subu says money should be spent on clear water, waste-treatment system and other programs. “Without these directing measures, what we are seeing is that economic growth by itself is not making much difference,” said Subu.
But that is not how Lawrence Haddad sees the case. He is head of the Institute of Development Studies in Britain. Lawrence Haddad says malnutrition has dropped sharply over the past 20 years in countries like Vietnam, Ghana or Brazil. He says economic growth was responsible for half of those declines. “The other half is because of improvements in water, health systems and nutrition programs,” said Haddad.
1. Why does the author take India for example?| A．To stress the importance of GDP. |
| B．To arouse reader’s interest in the topic. |
| C．To prove economic growth can’t improve child nutrition. |
| D．To show India has a higher growth rate than most Western countries. |
| A．Lacking nutrition. | B．Getting nutrition. |
| C．Providing nutrition. | D．Wasting nutrition. |
| A．Two-fifths of India’s children are underweight. |
| B．Economic growth only fails to benefit children in India. |
| C．Lawrence Haddad looked at health surveys carried out since 1990. |
| D．Subu believed economic growth itself could hardly make a difference. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Disapproving. |
| C．Unconcerned. | D．Doubtful. |
6 . As the train picked up its speed, the passengers slowly settled down on their seats, I
It was 4:50 pm, evening time. So,
She looked at me and friendly said, “
Suddenly my enthusiasm
She smiled and said, “Yes!”
Just to continue the conversation, I talked to her in a very cheerful
I was shocked hearing her heartbreaking story! But I
| A．preferred | B．reserved | C．overlooked | D．substituted |
| A．beauty | B．fantasy | C．impression | D．miracle |
| A．back | B．front | C．window | D．best |
| A．undertook | B．occupied | C．controlled | D．possessed |
| A．heads | B．hands | C．faces | D．eyes |
| A．silent | B．amazed | C．considerate | D．concerned |
| A．supper | B．bed | C．play | D．chat |
| A．balance | B．commit | C．excuse | D．resist |
| A．City | B．Neighborhood | C．School | D．Army |
| A．shrank | B．accelerated | C．doubled | D．chanced |
| A．mourning | B．visiting | C．hunting for | D．thinking about |
| A．mood | B．rhythm | C．condition | D．situation |
| A．curious | B．tentative | C．excited | D．sincere |
| A．However | B．Eventually | C．Hopefully | D．Perhaps |
| A．cast away | B．called up | C．picked up | D．brought in |
| A．distribute | B．spare | C．collect | D．weave |
| A．disappointment | B．embarrassment | C．sorrow | D．delight |
| A．worn | B．polished | C．dyed | D．worshiped |
| A．saluted | B．recognized | C．understood | D．memorized |
| A．broken | B．fascinating | C．stubborn | D．brave |
7 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism.The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.
1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?| A．On the Road. | B．Life is Elsewhere. |
| C．The Stories of Sahara. | D．Lotus. |
| A．Jack Kerouac’s. | B．Sanmao’s. |
| C．Annbaby’s. | D．Milan Kundera’s. |
| A．Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture. |
| B．On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US. |
| C．The stories of Sahara records its authors’ own life in the desert. |
| D．Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s own life. |
要点如下：
1.食堂卫生状况良好，膳食营养均衡；
2.食品安全有保障，且校长同餐。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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9 . “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt once said. If we want to accomplish anything in life, let us remember that we should never give up.
Viennese-born composer Frederick Loewe, whom we remember from his musical scores that include My Fair Lady, Gigi and Camelot, was not always famous. He learned to play the piano with the great masters of Europe and achieved huge success as a musician and composer in his early years.
But when he immigrated to the United States, he failed as a pianist. For a while he tried other types of work. But he never gave up his dream and continued to play the piano and write music. During those years, he could not always afford to make ends meet by playing the piano.
One day, bent over the keyboard, he heard nothing but the music that he played with inspiration. When he finished and looked up, he was surprised to find that he had an audience—three men who were seated on the floor. They said nothing and made no movement toward the piano. Instead they dug into their pockets, took out all the money they had, placed it on the piano and walked out, empty-handed. Deeply touched by the beauty of his music, these men recognized excellence and responded to it.
Whatever you do, try your best. If what you do is worth doing and if you believe that who you are is of value, then you cannot afford to be content with mediocrity (平庸). When you choose the path of excellence through this life, you will bring out the best in yourself and receive the best it can offer in return.
1. What can we learn from Roosevelt’s words?| A．It is difficult to do our best. |
| B．It is important to be successful in life. |
| C．We should be strict with ourselves. |
| D．We should face the future with the most dreams. |
| A．He lost his hearing. | B．He led a hard life for a while. |
| C．He enjoyed great success. | D．He became a famous pianist. |
| A．They were supposed to do that. | B．They wanted to show their sympathy. |
| C．They were moved by his performance. | D．They wanted to make friends with him. |
| A．Practice makes perfect | B．Never give up your dream |
| C．It’s never too old to learn | D．Rome was not built in a day |
10 . Google previously announced successful tests of machine learning systems designed to assist doctors. In one case, Google reported AI had examined eye diseases with equal accuracy to doctors. Other tests showed that machine learning can be used to study large amounts of patient data to predict future medical events.
Now the company has published two new studies showing a high level of success in identifying metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic means that cancer has spread from its main area to other parts of the body. Metastatic breast cancer is one of the deadliest, causing about 90 percent of all breast cancer deaths worldwide.
In metastatic breast cancer patients, the cancer often travels to nearby lymph nodes(淋巴结). Usually doctors examine lymph node tissue under a microscope to see whether cancer is present. Google notes that previous studies have shown that up to one-fourth of metastatic lymph node classifications end up being changed after a second examination. In addition, studies show that small metastatic material can be missed up to 67 percent of the time when examinations happen under extreme time restrictions.
Google says it created a mathematical algorithm(算法). The algorithm, called Lymph Node Assistant, is trained to find characteristics of tissue affected by metastatic cancer. When the system examined tissue images(图像), it was able to differentiate between metastatic cancer and non-cancer 99 percent of the time. In addition, the Lymph Node Assistant is highly effective at finding the positions of the cancers. Some of these positions would be too small for doctors themselves to identify. The research also showed that the algorithm method can reduce the usual time needed to examine the disease by about 50 percent.
But Google makes clear the AI-based system is not meant to replace the work of medical professionals. Instead, it is designed to reduce the number of false identifications and help doctors work faster and more effectively.
1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?| A．Google became a pioneer in training doctors. |
| B．Machine learning is able to stop future medical events. |
| C．Google developed artificial intelligence to help doctors. |
| D．Artificial intelligence cured eye diseases with equal accuracy to doctors. |
| A．One-fourth of the metastatic breast cancer patients die in the end. |
| B．Metastatic breast cancer is very difficult to identify. |
| C．It results in 90 percent of deaths of all cancers. |
| D．It can be identified after a second examination. |
| A．It can offer effective treatment. |
| B．It can tell the exact positions of cancers |
| C．It costs 99 percent less time than before. |
| D．It improves the accuracy of identifying cancers by 50%. |
| A．False identification of cancers will be avoided. |
| B．More effective prevention of cancers will be found. |
| C．The number of medical professionals will be reduced. |
| D．Doctors can have a faster understanding of patients’ condition. |
