1 . The following are reviews of four films.
Happiness (Romance)★★★
Happiness tells the story of two people who work for different advertising companies. They talk on the phone all the time and don’t like each other. But then they correspond by email and fall in love. This movie is very popular with teenagers and people who like romances. It also has beautiful music.
I Scream (Thriller)★★
In I Scream, Paul is a young man who joins a thriller club. Each of the members tries to frighten the others. Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night. Everyone who has tried to stay in the house before has died. This movie is very frightening but also quite silly. It doesn’t make sense for Paul to stay in the house when things start to go wrong. It is only for people who like thrillers.
Paul’s Heroes (Comedy)★★★
This is a very funny war movie set in World WarⅡ. Six soldiers have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there. In the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers. You can guess the ending, but it’s great fun getting there.
________ (Drama)★★★★
This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who plays a hardworking truck driver. His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her. In his travels he meets Dr Lloyd (Phil Driver) who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America. This is an excellent movie, which is very exciting.
1. Which movie does the reviewer like best?| A．No.1. | B．No.2. | C．No.3. | D．No.4. |
| A．A HardWorking Truck Driver | B．Medicine | C．Strange Illness | D．Twelve Hours |
| A．Happiness tells the story of two people who don’t like each other but fall in love. |
| B．Thrillers are popular with most people. |
| C．Paul’s Heroes is not worth seeing at all. |
| D．It’s easy for Jack Ross’s wife to be saved. |
2 . Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there.
First of all, we should talk about the Tango (探戈) Festival inArgentina, which is held in the capital of this country — Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina.This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.
Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Liao Liao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Liao Liao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel toArgentina in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
1. What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Entertainments in Argentina | B．Festivals in Argentina |
| C．Travel to Argentina | D．A brief introduction to Argentina |
| A．is organized by the government |
| B．welcomes everyone to take part in it |
| C．is held in summer |
| D．holds parties for different dances |
| A．Open Polo Tournament. | B．Every carnival in Argentina. |
| C．The Tango Festival. | D．The Semana Musical Liao Liao. |
| A．Buenos Aires in spring | B．Palermo in April |
| C．Palermo in winter | D．Bariloche in October |
3 . In Shark Bay, Australia, unrelated bottlenose dolphins( 瓶鼻海豚) have exhibited an extraordinary behavior— they have been observed teaching each other a novel way to use a tool. This is a behavior that, until recently, scientists had only witnessed in humans and other great apes. Furthermore, this marks the first known instance of dolphins passing down such knowledge within the same generation, rather than across generations.
The dolphins engage in a practice known as shelling(脱壳，海豚的捕食方法之一). They chase fish into abandoned giant snail shells lying on the seabed. After that, they bring these shells to the surface and shake them with their noses, removing the water and capturing the fish that escape.
“The fact that shelling is socially transmitted among dolphin peers rather than between mother and child sets an important milestone,” senior study author Michael Krutzen said.
In 2007, Krutzen launched a study of Shark Bay’s dolphins, identifying more than a thousand individual dolphins over 11 years. During this time, scientists observed shelling 42 times among 19 dolphins. Half of these events occurred after a marine heatwave in 2011, which may have caused a die-off among giant sea snails, leading to more shells on the seafloor.
Because of the length of their study, scientists had very detailed knowledge of the individual dolphins’ family histories, ages, sexes and behavior, making it easier for them to study the 19 dolphins that practiced shelling. For instance, they observed that the dolphins that practised shelling hung out with other shellers, so it’s likely that they copied from those they spent time with, says study lead author Sonja Wild.
The team knew that environmental factors specifically, whether shelling dolphins did so simply because
they lived in a shell-rich area-could explain this peer-to-peer transmission. A genetic characteristic among a family group was another possible reason.
So the researchers combined their data on the dolphin sightings, as well as genetic and environmental data, into a computer model that proposed various ways shelling could be transmitted between dolphins. The model that supported horizontal (横向的) transmission was the strongest outcome, according to the study.
1. What can we know about bottlenose dolphins from the first paragraph?| A．They learn to use tools from humans. | B．They get knowledge across generations. |
| C．They have the ability to teach each other. | D．They copy behaviors from great apes. |
| A．To explain the natural cycle of sea snail populations. |
| B．To discuss the impact of climate change on marine life. |
| C．To highlight the challenges faced by dolphins in finding food. |
| D．To provide a possible explanation for the increase in shelling behavior. |
| A．They usually hunt on their own. | B．They live around areas rich in shells. |
| C．Gene plays a definite role in getting shelling skills. | D．They acquire shelling skills mainly from peers. |
| A．To find out genetic factors in shelling transmission. |
| B．To further make sure how shelling actually spreads. |
| C．To explain why shelling only spreads between peers. |
| D．To look for new possible ways for dolphins to spread shelling. |
4 . Abdulrazak Gurnah was born on 20 December 1948 on the island of Zanzibar, off the coast of East Africa. He went to Britain as a student in 1968, after leaving Zanzibar at 18. He initially studied at Christ Church College, Canterbury, whose degrees were at the time awarded by the University of London.
He then moved to the University of Kent, where he earned his PhD in 1982. From 1980 to 1983, Gurnah lectured at the Bayero University Kano in Nigeria. He was a professor and the director of graduate studies at the University of Kent’s department of English until his retirement. His main academic interest is in postcolonial (殖民地时期之后的) writing and in discourses associated with colonialism (殖民主义), especially as they relate to Africa, the Caribbean and India.
He has edited two volumes (册) of Essays on African Writing, which has published articles of a number of contemporary postcolonial writers, including V. S. Naipaul, Salman Rushdie and Zoe Wicomb. He is the editor of A Companion to Salman Rushdie (Cambridge University Press, 2007). He has served as a contributing editor to Wasafiri magazine since 1987.
He is the author of 10 novels, including “Memory of Departure,” “Pilgrims May,” “Paradise”—shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1994 — “By the Sea” and “Desertion.” On 7 October 2021, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021 “for his influence on colonialism and his uncompromising efforts for the fates (命运) of the suffering people between cultures and countries”.
1. Where did Abdulrazak Gurnah work when he retired?| A．The University of London | B．The University of Kent |
| C．Bayero University Kano | D．Christ Church College |
a. Won the Nobel Prize b. Left Zanzibar for Britain
c. Edited Wasafiri magazine d. Taught at Bayero University Kano
| A．bcda | B．dbca | C．bdca | D．cbda |
| A．Determined | B．Gentle | C．Successful | D．Individual |
| A．Abdulrazak Gurnah had won a few awards before Nobel Prize. |
| B．Abdulrazak Gurnah wrote a great number of novels as a writer. |
| C．Abdulrazak Gurnah’s novel “By the Sea” was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. |
| D．Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize for his attention to the suffering people in his works. |
5 . The greater Rochester area is filled with opportunities to study and perform music in the summer!
Roberts Community School
Roberts Community Music School has exciting summer musical opportunities for families on the west side of Rochester. It offers two 7-week Early Childhood Classes, Piano Discoveries, and a Ukulele Choir. Lessons are available (可获得的) for piano, voice, stringed instruments, and woodwind & brass (铜管乐器).
School of Rock — Rochester
With camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by performing together in a fun environment. From beginner camps to songwriting and themed camps, wed offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing musical experience. Our goal is to prepare teens for live performances on stage.
Eastman Community Music School
The Eastman Community Music School offers different day programs and overnight music camps this summer for middle and high school students, including Adventure Music Camp for Middle Schoolers, Summer Jazz Studies for High School Students, Baroque workshops, and New Horizons Orchestra Camp. Private lessons are also available of all ages, levels, instruments or voice.
Bach to Rock Music School
Bach to Rock’s Music Camps run each week all summer long for all ages and levels! Our camps are designed for students to work with our highly experienced teachers to learn how to play their instrument of choice, develop a band, learn to play songs they love, and have the opportunity to write and create their music. Each weekly camp ends with an opportunity to record in our studio! Full or half-day camps are available. No experience is necessary.
1. Which school’s programs are designed to get students on stage performing?| A．Roberts Community School. | B．School of Rock — Rochester. |
| C．Eastman Community Music School. | D．Bach to Rock Music School. |
| A．They require related experience. |
| B．They arrange camps lasting only one week. |
| C．They offer chances to perform in a TV station. |
| D．They can train different kinds of musical skills. |
| A．To compare four music schools. | B．To encourage students to be music stars. |
| C．To introduce some music summer camps. | D．To show the music resources in Rochester. |
6 . It is recommended that people get 150 minutes of exercise a week. That means that a person should exercise for about 30 minutes a day, five days a week. A half hour of brisk (轻快的) walking can easily help someone meet that goal. You don’t need to walk 30 minutes all at one time to start. An expert recommends that beginners start with three short 10-minute walks. Finally, longer walks will become easier.
One great benefit of walking is that you do not need special equipment (装备). You do not even need to go to a special area to walk. Don’t have workout clothes to wear? You are lucky because what you are wearing right now is probably perfect for walking. Besides, you can walk anywhere at a quick speed.
Many studies show the value of walking and its benefits for your body.
According to a study carried out by Harvard Medical School, brisk walking for 30 minutes can burn over 100 calories (卡路里). Walking also makes your legs strong. Although it may not seem like it, walking is weight training because your legs carry the weight of your upper body whenever you walk. The study also shows that those who walk at least 20 minutes a day, at least five days a week, have 43% fewer sick days than those who exercise once a week or less. And if they do get sick, they become well sooner.
Walking is good for your mind. Walks can be taken in quiet places like parks and forests. Walking in these areas can help a person feel calm. Going on a daily walk gives your mind a break from the busy time of each day as well. A good walk lets you clear your mind and makes you feel better.
1. What can we know from the first paragraph?| A．People have trouble finding time to walk. |
| B．Longer walks may be hard for beginners. |
| C．Half an hour’s walk every week is enough. |
| D．Walking slowly makes the activity enjoyable. |
| A．Walking is better than medicine. | B．Walking has wonderful benefits. |
| C．The distance people usually walk. | D．The right time for people to walk. |
| A．It is helpful to one’s mind. | B．It helps discover new places. |
| C．It makes one’s body busy. | D．It helps save one much money. |
| A．To show how often we can walk. |
| B．To show why walking is great exercise. |
| C．To show us the findings of a famous study. |
| D．To show us what to prepare before walking. |
7 . “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Old tales tell a seemingly unbelievable story of a mysterious mirror, but modern technology has secretly turned the magic into reality. In August, police caught criminal suspects who attended Chinese singer Jacky Cheung's concerts. How did the police pick out the suspects among thousands of screaming fans?
How does AI facial recognition work?
Facial recognition is a technology capable of identifying a person from a digital image or a frame from a video source.
Facial recognition technology has been traditionally associated with the security section but today there is active expansion into other industries including retail, marketing and finance. In terms of security, AI cameras have been installed in cities to work day and night to help recognize wanted criminals.
What will the future of AI be like?
In general, prospects for the application of AI are bright for many. In the future, everybody will be able to use AI.
| A．It also has some drawbacks (缺陷). |
| B．Where is AI facial recognition applied? |
| C．Why is AI facial recognition convenient? |
| D．It will soon become a basic tool for work and life. |
| E．AI can bring convenience to the finance section as well. |
| F．There are many ways in which facial recognition systems work. |
| G．Well, the mysterious helping hand is AI facial recognition technology. |
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The Museum Shop is open during regular museum hours.
The Museum Library
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The Skyliner Restaurant
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Admission
Adults: $7.00
The aged and students with ID: $6.00
Wonderful Museum offers a 45% discount to groups of 20 or more.
1. Wonderful Museum usually opens ____ except on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
| A．from Monday to Thursday | B．every day | C．every week | D．on weekdays |
| A．after 8:00 pm | B．at 6:00 am | C．after 10:00 pm | D．before 8:00 pm |
| A．$72. | B．$81. | C．$99. | D．$90. |
| Prepare (准备) breakfast Monday to Wednesday: Mrs. Smith Thursday and Friday: Mr. Smith Saturday: Sam & Bob Sunday: Linda | Help in the kitchen Mrs. Smith cooks dinners. Mr. Smith does the dishes. Sam sets the table. Bob clears the table. Linda cleans the kitchen. |
| Tidy the living room Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Mrs. Smith and Linda The other days: Mr. Smith and the boys. ●The kids clean their rooms every Thursday and Sunday. ●The kids take out the rubbish in turn (轮流). | |
1. When does Linda prepare breakfast?
| A．On Monday. | B．On Friday. | C．On Saturday. | D．On Sunday. |
| A．He cleans the kitchen. | B．He does the dishes. |
| C．He clears the table. | D．He cooks dinners. |
| A．Once a week. | B．Three times a week. |
| C．Twice a week. | D．Three times a month. |
10 . When my daughter Sara was in the fifth grade, she came to me with a problem. “Marcy hates me!” she cried. “Because Kathy is my friend, too. She wants me to be her friend and nobody else’s. You talk to Marcy. You tell her that I want to be her friend, but I can have other friends, too!”
Oh! I looked at her for a few moments, wondering how I got into this mess (困境), when suddenly an idea came to me.
Picking up two baskets from the living room, I explained, “When everyone is born, he or she has a little basket. This little one here is yours. The big one is mine. As you grow, so does the basket. You can see your little basket is inside mine because when you were born, there were too many things you couldn’t do for yourself. I did everything you couldn’t do on your own.”
She nodded.
“Well, as you grew older and began to do some things on your own, I began placing a few more things in your basket. When you learned to tie your shoes, that went in your basket.”
She said softly, “I can tie my own shoes.”
“Right. As you grow older, there will be more and more things you must do on your own.” As I spoke, I gradually took her basket out of mine and handed it to her. “You will finally carry your own basket with things only you can do.”
She looked up at me and said, “I understand. There are some things that I have to do for myself because they are in my basket.”
1. What was Sara’s problem?| A．She didn’t have a basket. | B．She didn’t want her own basket. |
| C．She couldn’t deal with her friendship. | D．Her mother was too hard on her. |
| A．Boring. | B．Exciting. | C．Moving. | D．Difficult. |
| A．would talk to Marcy herself | B．wouldn’t make friends with Kathy |
| C．was too young to deal with anything | D．managed to persuade her mother to help her |
| A．gifts given by God when everyone is born | B．something that people use to keep vegetables |
| C．growing abilities as you grow up | D．friendship that needs repairing |
