1、Reading materials for children entered schools to help them develop the habit of garbage sorting at a young age.
A.having intended B.having been intended
C.intended D.intending
2、—It’s a pity that you should let something important your mind.
—Sorry. I am fully busy in taking care of my grandfather recently and get burnt out.
A. occupy B. slip
C. slide D. cross
3、________ on the blackboard ___________ the names of those who were late yesterday.
A. Written, were B. Written, there was
C. Writing, there was D. Writing, were
4、The computers made by our company sell well,but several years ago no one could have imagined the role in the market that they________.
A.has played
B.were to play
C.had played
D.played
5、He wrote many children’s books, nearly half of________ were published in the 1990s.
A.whom
B.them
C.which
D.it
6、After a long journey across the whole of Europe from north to south, they found themselves _________out as well as their clothes.
A.wear B.wore C.wearing D.worn
7、He punished the children ____ their carelessness ____ making them pay for the damage.
A.by; for B.with;by C.for;by D.about;with
8、– Do you mind if I smoke?
– Well, I’d rather you ______.
A. don’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. aren’t
9、Paris is________ most beautiful city, where you can see________ famous Eiffel Tower.
A.the; the
B.the; a
C.a; a
D.a; the
10、We won’t start the work until all the preparations __________.
A.are being made B.will be made
C.have been made D.had been made
11、The demand for this product is ________.
A.in demand B.in need C.in response D.on the increase
12、________, I think, and the problems could be settled.
A. If you double your efforts
B. So long as you keep up your spirits
C. Making greater efforts
D. A bit more efforts
13、Can you tell me the way ________ I can improve my English?
A.to which
B.which
C.of which
D.in which
14、Since people are fond of humor, it is as welcome in conversation as ________ else.
A. anything B. something
C. anywhere D. somewhere
15、Since last month, George, along with some of his former classmates, _____ to have a 20-year gathering during this summer holiday.
A.have desired
B.desired
C.had desired
D.has been desiring
16、He cast her an ________glance.
A.admired
B.admiring
C.admirable
D.admiration
17、I felt excited that I was ________ to meet the visitors at the airport.
A.suspected
B.detected
C.assigned
D.declined
18、Why did she do a thing like that? It doesn't seem to __________.
A.set out B.sell out C.make sense D.settle down
19、请选出划线部分发音相同的一组。
A.goods flood boot look
B.death further author thank
C.influence expect decorate editor
D.name rate change stage
20、Up till now, the passengers who had close contact with the three sick people ________ in hospital under medical observation.
A.put
B.has put
C.have been put
D.being put
21、For more than 25 years, search engines have been the Internet’s front door. AltaVista, the first site to allow searches of the full text of the web, was swiftly replaced by Google, which has dominated the field ever since. Google’s search engine, still the heart of its business, has made its parent, Alphabet, one of the world’s most valuable companies.
But nothing lasts forever, particularly in technology. Just ask IBM, which once ruled business computing, or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones. Both were defeated because they missed big technological transitions (革新). Now tech firms are excited about an innovation that might bring a similar shift and a similar opportunity. Chatbots (聊天机器人) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) let users gather information via typed conversations. Leading the field is ChatGPT, made by OpenAI, a startup. By the end of January, two months after its launch, ChatGPT was being used by more than 100m people, making it the fastest- growing consumer application in history, according to UBS, a bank.
AI is already used behind the scenes in many products, but ChatGPT has put it center stage, by letting people chat with an Al directly. ChatGPT can write essays in various styles, explain complex concepts, summarize text and answer various questions. It can even pass legal and medical exams. And it can synthesise knowledge from the web: for example, listing holiday spots that match certain criteria, or suggesting menus. If asked, it can explain its reasoning and provide detail. Many things that people use search engines for today, in short, can be done better with chatbots.
On February 7th, Microsoft, which has invested more than $11bn in OpenAI, revealed a new version of Bing, its search engine, which includes ChatGPT. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’ s boss, sees this as his chance to challenge Google. For its part, Google has announced Bard, its own chatbot, as a companion to its search engine. The share price of Baidu, known as the Google of China, jumped when it said it would release its chatbot, called Ernie, in March.
But can chatbots be trusted? Can tech firms make money from this? Only time will tell.
【1】Why does the author mention IBM and Nokia in the second paragraph?
A.To prove his idea.
B.To show their popularity.
C.To introduce them to readers.
D.To emphasize the value of them.
【2】What does the underlined word “synthesise ” mean in Paragraph 3?
A.Spread.
B.Combine.
C.Stress.
D.Advance.
【3】What is ChatGPT unable to do according to the text?
A.Comprehend meaning.
B.Write essays.
C.Replace doctors.
D.Chat with people.
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Will ChatGPT be popular?
B.Will AI replace human beings?
C.Will Microsoft defeat Google?
D.Will ChatGPT eat Google’s lunch?
22、 The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, and then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual-values. Fulfillment in life—as opposed to concern about an afterlife—became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on (不赞同). Artists and writers now turned to secular (非宗教的) as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period — how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed, experienced, discussed, and disseminated. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient music — although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modem music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature. The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half — though at different rates in different countries — that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
【1】What is the passage mainly about?
A.The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.
B.The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance.
C.The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.
D.The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance.
【2】According to the passage, Renaissance artists and writers had all of the following intentions EXCEPT ________.
A.to use religious themes
B.to express only the pleasant parts of human experience
C.to produce art that people would find attractive
D.to create works that were easily understood
【3】The word “disseminated’’ in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.played B.documented C.spread D.ignored
【4】What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?
A.It expressed different ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry.
B.It was played on instruments that are familiar to modem audiences.
C.It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.
D.Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.
23、Dear Daisy,
Phew! I'm so glad the day is over. I'm really tired, but my first day at school went well.
First of all, we met outside the school building. I was very nervous because my primary school only had 300 pupils but in the middle school there are about 1,300. What a difference! The older pupils are really big. I felt so small waiting there in front of the school.
The head teacher came out and told us to go into the school hall. Then he called our names out to tell us which class we were in. My class teacher is called Mrs. Black. She took us to our classroom. It's on the 5th floor. We aren't allowed to use the lift! I couldn't believe it.
We spent all morning with Mrs. Black looking at our timetables. Everyone in the school has a different timetable. I'm worried that I'll forget my timetable and go to the wrong room.
Lunchtime was OK. I had salad, fish and fruit, which was quite good, and then I went to play football with some of the other boys. They were all friendly and I don't think it will take me long to make friends.
After lunch we started lessons. I had maths and then history, where we started to learn about ancient Greece. That looked interesting. I have to do some homework tonight to find out how the ancient Greek people lived, so I'm going to do an Internet search and look it up in the library.
So far so good. I am quite looking forward to tomorrow, even though I've got science. I hate science!
Yours,
Jason
【1】The head teacher came to________.
A.give the pupils a timetable
B.tell the pupils which class they were in
C.show the pupils how to use the lift
D.take the pupils to their classrooms
【2】What is the correct order for Jason to spend the day?
a. Jason looked at his timetable. b. Jason went to the school hall.
c. Jason started his lessons. d. Jason played football with some boys.
A.c,a,b,d
B.a,e,b,d
C.b,c,a,d
D.b,a,d,c
【3】We can learn from the passage that________.
A.Jason didn't realize the new school was smaller than his primary school
B.Jason was lucky enough to have someone else in the same class
C.Jason thought it unbelievable, for they are not allowed to use the lift
D.Jason didn't think the boys were friendly when playing football
【4】The underlined word “search" probably means________.
A.the act of looking for information
B.the effort to work out the plan
C.the program of the computer
D.the plan to organize an activity
24、After graduating from college, I moved to a new state to start a full-time job. One day I found myself wanting to go traveling, and it was the perfect opportunity to travel by myself for the first time in my life. So I quickly started doing research on where I’d like to go.
I had never traveled alone before, so I decided to sign up for a guided group that was going to Thailand. This gave me a sense of security. It felt like a great way not only to try being alone and meeting strangers but also doing something that sounded really fun for two weeks.
The Thailand trip forced me out of so many comfort zones (舒适区) that ended up being one of the biggest turning points of my life. The time I spent in Thailand finding my way around airports and taxis alone, meeting a group of strangers, and doing rock climbing with them in remote parts of the country, ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my life. Up until this point I had always been shy and very careful to avoid danger and mistakes, but this travel experience inspired me to become different. It showed me a brave, strong, and independent side of myself that went on to influence my life greatly when I returned home.
When I got back, I devoted my life to spending as much time as possible doing activities like climbing, hiking, or backpacking especially things that I once thought I wasn’t “able to do” or was “too scared of.” Today, about 6 years later, I’m an outdoor empowerment (许可) coach and backpacking educator.
My trip to Thailand was just what I needed to make that change. It showed me what was possible. It changed the path of my life.
【1】What did the author do after graduation?
A.He acted as a travel guide.
B.He set up a business of his own.
C.He refused a sob offer and travelled.
D.He applied for a position and wan accepted.
【2】Why did the author sign up for a guided group?
A.To save some of his money.
B.To make sure of his safety.
C.To explore more in Thailand.
D.To accompany his colleagues.
【3】How did the author change after the trip to Thailand?
A.He got a bit sadder.
B.He turned a little shyer.
C.He was far more careful.
D.He became less afraid of risks
【4】What outdoor activities did the author go in for alter he returned from Thailand?
①Climbing ②Horse riding. ③Hiking. ④Car racing. ⑤Backpacking
A.①③⑤
B.②③④
C.③④⑤
D.①②③
25、 I was watching this movie on television the other day about a man who did whatever it took to get money. To him money was _______. He killed his own brother and _______ his wife to get what he wanted. This man didn’t allow anything or anyone to _______ him.
Money is a _______ of power and status (地位). People who make a lot of money also have a lot of money to _______. We have always considered them to be powerful people. A lot of money allows people to _______ other people as well.
Do parents realize that kids at an early age recognize that having money to spend provides them _______ a feeling of power? It _______ them to take control of a _______. Teens learn this feeling of power from adults _______ they observe parents showing off their purchases or_______ to neighbors about their new BMW. Teens _______ link money with success and power.
Who are the most powerful people in the world? Bill Gates? President GeorgeBush? Take a look at the well respected _______ magazine, Forbes. Each year Forbes _______ a list of the Top CEOs (首席执行官)- Corporate Most Powerful People. The list is based on how much money each CEO _______ during the preceding year.
But do you know that not all powerful people are _______? Some have been very poor, like our dear Mother Theresa, the nun who worked tirelessly to _______ the world’s poorest and most desperate people. She could do all this _______ she had courage and belief and most _______ from the love of her heart.
Is money powerful? What do we want to tell our teens? Let’s give much _______.
【1】A.time B.power C.knowledge D.speed
【2】A.ever B.never C.even D.enough
【3】A.stop B.help C.pause D.quit
【4】A.source B.resource C.cause D.reason
【5】A.cost B.take C.waste D.spend
【6】A.feed B.fool C.control D.respect
【7】A.for B.with C.to D.by
【8】A.lets B.has C.promises D.allows
【9】A.situation B.state C.status D.growth
【10】A.what B.that C.since D.when
【11】A.listening B.talking C.replying D.turning
【12】A.possibly B.actively C.quickly D.deeply
【13】A.business B.tourism C.education D.fashion
【14】A.shows B.prints C.releases D.reports
【15】A.made B.spent C.cost D.lost
【16】A.poor B.lucky C.powerful D.rich
【17】A.care for B.look for C.call for D.long for
【18】A.when B.before C.as D.after
【19】A.proudly B.likely C.importantly D.possibly
【20】A.care B.thought C.idea D.attitude
26、请阅读下面短文,并按照要求用英文写一篇 150 词左右的文章。
President Xi Jinping has called for garbage classification to be accelerated nationwide to help save resources and protect the environment. All major cities are expected to start garbage classification this year, and the system should be completed and function well by the end of 2025.
Yet the reality seems remote from the vision. Take Beijing, an early bird in garbage sorting, as an example. Even if the capital’s residents sort their garbage at home and throw them into different trash cans as required, almost all household garbage, including kitchen waste, is mixed up and transported away by the same rubbish truck.
Now it is the time for the government to reform its garbage disposal( 处 理 ) policies to ensure the formation of a complete industrial chain on garbage collection and recycling. For example, the household garbage disposal fee should be charged according to the total weight of the garbage each home produces in one year.
If the policy is carried on, resources can be saved and the environment improved.
(写作内容)
1. 用约30 个单词写出上文概要。
2. 用约120 个词发表你的观点,内容包括:
(1) 谈谈垃圾分类的意义(至少两点);
(2) 请举例说明在实际生活中你能为垃圾分类做些什么。
(写作要求)
1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;
3. 不必写标题
(评分标准)
内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词汇适当。
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