1 .     1     The concept of time has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and artists throughout history. Time’s passage seems relentless, yet its nature remains a subject of deep contemplation and debate.     2     Some believe time is an objective reality, an unchanging stream that flows independently of human perception. Others argue that time is a construct of the human mind, a way for us to make sense of the world.

    3     The idea of time travel has captured the human imagination for centuries. Fictional works, from H. G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” to Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar, ” explore the possibilities and paradoxes of traversing the temporal landscape. While time travel remains relegated to the realm of science fiction, the study of time’s nature and behavior is a serious pursuit among physicists.

    4     One intriguing phenomenon related to time is time dilation, a concept from Einstein’s theory of relativity. According to this theory, time can slow down or speed up depending on factors like velocity and gravity. This phenomenon has been experimentally verified with atomic clocks flown on fast-moving airplanes and placed in strong gravitational fields

    5     Philosophical discussions about the nature of time often touch on the distinction between past, present, and future. Some physicists propose that all moments in time exist simultaneously, blurring the lines between these temporal divisions. This idea challenges our common sense understanding of time as a linear progression.

    6       Moreover, the concept of time has cultural and psychological dimensions. Different cultures and religions perceive time differently, with varying views on the significance of the past, present, and future.     7     Psychologically, time perception can be influenced by factors such as age, emotions, and cognitive processes.

A．This has led to debates about whether time travel is theoretically possible.

B．Einstein’s theories revolutionized our understanding of time and space.

C．These considerations raise fundamental questions about the nature of time.

D．Some cultures emphasize a cyclical view of time, while others focus on linear progression.

E．Our ability to perceive the passage of time is central to human experience.

F．Time’s connection to our personal memories and experiences is undeniable.

G．Philosophers have pondered whether time itself has a direction or purpose.

2 . I always had a nice cup of tea every morning in my country in Indonesia.     1     When I arrived in the early morning for the first time at Sydney airport, the first thing that I looked for was a coffee shop.     2     I jumped into the queue. Then a very friendly girl asked me if she could help me. I said that I would like to have a cup of tea. Then she asked me, “Would you like black or white tea?” I thought she was making a morning joke with me. So I said, “Red tea, please.” With a very unfriendly face she asked me again, “Black or white tea, please?”     3     I didn't know what actually black or white tea was. I only knew that having tea is usually with or without sugar.

    4     I saw a lady drinking tea with milk in it. Then I asked her, “Can I say that you are having a white tea?” She smiled and said, “Yes, you can.” At that moment, I understood that black tea is no milk added and white tea is with milk. How big is the difference of having tea between Indonesian and Australian people!

A．I didn't say anything.

B．One day I had a cup of tea at the university tea room.

C．It gave me a great feeling in the morning.

D．Finally, I found a nice coffee shop with many people queuing (排队) to order.

3 . school, Our, a, modern, lot, has, of, equipment. (连词成句，不得增减任何词汇)
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4 . sat, the, He, fire, reading, by, a, novel. (连词成句，不得增减任何词汇)
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5 . my, English, plan, to, spoken, I, improve.(连词成句，不得增减任何词汇)
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6 . How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship

To repair a relationship can be difficult. Rebuilding trust in a relationship is more difficult. The biggest barrier to rebuilding trust is a lack of true desire to do so.    1    . Here’s some expert advice on what to do next.

Keep your conversation open. Although trust is defined differently by different people, yet to talk it out can help you find the common ground.    2    .

Let go of mistakes when it is possible.    3    . If two people have decided to move past a cheat, and one of them says something like “I’ll give you a second chance, but if you make a mistake, it’s over”, that can stop progress—it is difficult for them to develop confidence.

    4    . Exercise can improve your good mental health—endorphins (内啡肽) are released into the brain, which create a sense of peace, while your stress reduces.

It’s important to remember that trust rebuilding won’t happen immediately when it is broken. Don’t feel worried if you’re not feeling comfortable.    5    . Review your steps and do your share. You can just let nature take its course.

A．Take time to calm yourself

B．That means saying goodbye to the past

C．So having the eagerness is the very first step

D．All you need to do is find the ins and outs of the relationship

E．Heart-to-heart communication can make sure you two are on the same page

7 . Do you know that it only takes an algorithm (算法) to turn you into a Pablo Picasso? All you need to do is follow three simple steps: choose, provide and create. To be more specific, choose an AI Art Generator, provide the generator with your preferred requirement and hit the “create” button. Even ordinary people without any painting skills can do it well.

Chinese netizens have been amazed and amused by the results created by AI art generators. Some platforms providing AI painting services gained more than 600,000 users in a single day in November, with people aged 25 and under accounting for more than 60% of new users.

Jia Yunfan, a 26-year-old digital artist, has been embracing the novel AI movement. He said, “I was trained as an oil painter ever since I was young. But canvas (油画布) and the realistic style are just too classic and I used to be only defined as a painter. Newly emerged art forms like AI paintings can help artists reach global audiences and broaden their artistic field.” An illustrator Huang Ge from Shanghai said illustrators need time to create and they are expensive to hire, but with AI tools, hundreds of pictures can be generated every day.

However, the trend has again caused some panic about whether AI is gradually replacing human beings. “Art’s values lie not only in representation but also the artist’s mind and emotional contributions. Yet this is lacking in AI art. The warmth and inspiration in human’s creations are irreplaceable,” Ding Daoshi, an analyst said.

A more urgent issue is that there is no consensus of the ownership of AI art. Some users have openly sold some AI paintings and have earned money, but it is still a gray area about whether these artworks belong to users, the digital tool developers or even the AI itself.

Ding noted that the various sides should get together to debate the issue and come up with some accepted regulations as soon as possible because AI is already sticking deeply into every aspect of the lives of human beings.

(以下是A种题型)
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A．The development of AI paintings.

B．The classification of AI artworks.

C．The popularity of digital paintings.

D．The procedure in creating AI artworks.

2. Why does Jia Yunfan welcome the new AI trend?

A．It promotes his art career.	B．It reduces his cost in creation.
C．It maintains his painting style.	D．It improves his work efficiency.

3. What does the underlined word “consensus” mean in paragraph 5?

A．Complaint.

B．Result.

C．Agreement.

D．Discussion.

4. What problem remains to be solved in the future?

A．Who owns the copyright of AI art.

B．What to do to ensure the quality of AI artworks.

C．How to tell human’s creations from AI paintings.

D．Whether AI paintings can replace traditional paintings.

(以下是B种题型)
5. How do people create AI artworks?
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6. Who are the major new users of the AI painting services?
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7. What can’t be replaced by AI art according to Ding Daoshi?
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8. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?
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8 . For a period of time in the early 80s, I watched I Dream of Jeannie reruns every afternoon in the empty time between school and supper. But I always felt a little deflated when the closing theme came on, since it meant that I had to wait an entire day for the next episode.

Decades later, thanks to the modern technology, on-demand viewing and an endless supply of content now allow us to find exactly the entertainment we want, when we want it. My own kids happily binge-watch (刷剧) Fresh Off the Boat, just as I dreamed of doing with Jeannie.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about a disadvantage of our just-for-you world. My kids miss out on all the things that are not just for them. Looking back, some of my more memorable discoveries as a child came about only because I didn’t have access to entertainment that I would have preferred.

When we would visit our aunts, my sisters and brothers and I didn’t have tablets to keep ourselves occupied while the adults chatted. So we would read whatever we could find. I looked forward to Sunday afternoons at Aunt Rose’s so that I could catch up on aliens (外星人) and Hollywood stars in Weekly World News. These things — none of which were aimed at my tastes — were all that was on offer. However, they brought me so much enjoyment.

Electronic searching now takes us directly to what we seek. We are less likely to come across things that have nothing to do with what we are looking for. But finding something by accident is powerful in its purposelessness. It’s nature throwing things up against a wall to see what sticks. It’s the force that drives evolution.

Getting exactly what you want all the time sounds great. But as anyone who is familiar with fantasy stories knows, there’s always a catch.

(以下是A种题型)
1. What does the underlined word “deflated” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Depressed.

B．Thrilled.

C．Convinced.

D．Ashamed.

2. What brought happiness to the author at Aunt Rose’s?

A．Latest tablets.	B．Brothers and sisters.
C．Various reading materials.	D．Pleasant conversations.

3. What is the author’s attitude to electronic searching?

A．It contributes to the evolution.

B．It’s absolutely beneficial to adults.

C．It’s a blessing of this modern world.

D．It takes unexpected joy away from people.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．What was on offer in the early 80s

B．What our kids miss out in a just-for-you world

C．How adults had fun with inaccessible entertainment

D．How anxious-to-please Internet changed the future of kids

(以下是B种题型)
5. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
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6. Where did the author get memorable discoveries as a child?
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7. What is the advantage of finding something by accident according to paragraph 5?
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8. What does the author think of fantasy stories?
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9 . audience/__________/n.(根据单词写出音标)

10 . /kəmˈpiːt/vi. __________ (根据音标写出汉语意思)