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1、I want to invite my friend ________ eat Chinese food.
A．at
B．in
C．with
D．to
2、—You look so tired. You__________late last night.
—Yes, I had to finish an important report last night so I didn't sleep at all.
A．could sleep
B．should have slept
C．may sleep
D．must have slept
3、Because Michael was walking in the dark alone, he sang to ________ his courage.
A. hold up B. take up
C. set up D. keep up
4、We must ensure that tourism develops in with the environment.
A.harmony B.company C.favor D.harvest
5、I had no idea that one simple comment would ________ such a huge argument.
A.go out
B.go off
C.set out
D.set off
6、A huge amount of oil was spilt on the East Sea，the causes of ________ are still under investigation．
A．it B．that C．which D．whom
7、 While Peking Opera is widely regarded as a symbol of Chinese culture, it has been losing young audiences due to its __________ outdated style and slow rhythm.
A. responsibly B. relatively
C. plainly D. deliberately
8、____out how to put our furniture or we'll have to wait for another week to move in ．
A. Figuring B. To figure
C. Figure D. Figured
9、New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before ______.
A．being fully accepted
B．fully accepting
C．having fully accepted
D．fully accepted
10、—These days I feel exhausted and lack strength.
—That’s _____too much drinking and poor diet lead.
A．what
B．which
C．to which
D．where
11、All his friends admire his creativity, for he always comes up with many _______ ideas in the discussions.
A. reliable B. specific
C. positive D. original
12、 After a pleasant summer vacation, the family came back from Beidaihe, _______.
A. freshly and energetically
B. being fresh and energetic
C. fresh and energetic
D. to be fresh and energetic
13、Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is _______ at Yellowstone.
A.fit to B.fitting in C.fitting on D.fit for
14、It is so good a habit to instruct children to lay things ________ they belong when they are young.
A．to which
B．to where
C．in which
D．where
15、As is well known, our success in life depends on our determination to grasp opportunities that ________ to us.
A.present B.are presenting C.are presented D.have presented
16、It rained continuously for seven days, completely ________ our holiday.
A．ruined
B．to ruin
C．ruining
D．being ruined
17、She found listening to the voicemail friends had left her a great _____ in getting through the tough months.
A.comfort B.compromise C.commitment D.criterion
18、We’re glad to see that Jiajiang is developing _______ these years than ever before.
A．quickly B．more quickly C．most quickly
19、He found it increasingly difficult to read, ________ his eyesight was beginning to fail.
A. though B. for C. but D so
20、“To meet people’s desire for _____ happy life is our mission,” Xi Jingping said to the press after he was elected ____general secretary and chairman．
A．a; a B．the; the C．a; / D．/; the
21、The research company OpenAI has recently released ChatGPT, a language model that can construct remarkably well-structured arguments based on simple cues provided by a user. The system which uses a massive source of online text to predict what words should come next is able to create new stories in the style of famous writers, write news articles about itself and produce essays that could easily receive a passing grade in most English classes.
That last use has raised concern among academics, who worry about the possibility of an easily accessible platform that, in a matter of seconds, can put together essays as good as -- if not better than -- the writing of a typical student.
Cheating in school is not new, but ChatGPT and other language models are totally different from the hacks(雇佣文人)students have used to take a shortcut in the past. The writing these language models produce is completely original, meaning that it can’t be distinguished by even the most advanced plagiarism(剽窃)software. The AI also goes beyond just providing students with information they should be finding themselves. It organizes that information into a complete narrative.
Beyond potential academic honesty issues, some teachers worry that the true value of learning to write -- like analysis, critical thinking, creativity and the ability to structure an argument -- will be lost when AI can do all those complex things in a matter of seconds.
“We might know more things but we never learned how we got there. We’ve always said that the process is the best part and we know that. The satisfaction is the best part. That might be the thing that’s removed from all of this. Actually, I don’t know what a person is like if they’ve never had to struggle through learning. I don’t know the behavioral implications of that,” said Peter Laffin.
“Whenever there’s a new technology, there’s a panic around it. It’s the responsibility of academics to have a healthy amount of distrust, but I don’t feel like this is an undefeatable challenge,“ Sandra Wachter, technology researcher, said.
【1】What is mainly stressed about ChatGPT in the first paragraph?
A．Its unusual functions.
B．Its working process.
C．Its promising future.
D．Its wide application.
【2】What is unique about ChatGPT’s writings?
A．They belong to a new cheating form.
B．They are writings of ChatGPT’s own.
C．They provide students with all needed information.
D．They are better than writings from the hacks.
【3】What is Peter Laffin concerned about?
A．AI makes us struggle through learning.
B．AI might be improperly used by hacks.
C．AI might rob us of the pleasure of learning.
D．AI might result in many writers losing their jobs.
【4】What can we infer from Sandra Wachter’s words?
A．He is pleased to see the release of ChatGPT.
B．He is ready for the challenges from ChatGPT.
C．He is in a panic about the use of ChatGPT.
D．He has a healthy distrust of ChatGPT.
22、Dear Ms. Wells,
I heard that our school is seeking a speaker for this year’s eighth-grade award ceremony. Now I would like you to please consider asking Ms. Ellen Jackson to give this important speech. I realize that the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) usually asks a local politician or successful business owner to give this talk, but I think Ms. Jackson would be better than any of our past speakers.
Ms. Jackson has many fine qualities that make her an excellent choice to speak at the ceremony. She not only meets the requirement of being a former Eastwood Middle School student, but she is also a longtime teacher at our school. Although she teaches English, she is good at social studies and math too. Ms. Jackson will help with any assignment (作业) for any subject. She has, however, one firm rule: when she helps, students must work.
Ms. Jackson is more than just a great teacher, though. She supports the students of Eastwood Middle School in everything they do, such as concerts and athletic events. She is also a very effective speaker. She knows how to say things in a way that is both elegant and easy to understand. When she talks to students, Ms. Jackson earns their respect, even when they do not like what she has to say. She knows how to make people think and act for themselves. The respect she shows students makes her a very popular teacher.
The eighth-grade award ceremony is an important event for Eastwood Middle School students. The ceremony symbolizes the end of our days in middle school and the promise of a bright future. The speaker at this ceremony should be someone who understands both where the students have been and where they are going. I can think of no one more qualified than Ms. Jackson. I hope you will consider asking Ms. Jackson to speak at this year’s ceremony.
Sincerely,
Nick Ryan
8th grade student
Eastwood Middle School
【1】Ms. Wells is probably is a ________.
A．teacher
B．politician
C．headmistress
D．business woman
【2】According to the text, Ms. Jackson ________.
A．teaches both English and math
B．often takes part in athletic events
C．once studied in Eastwood Middle School
D．has been a teacher for more than ten years
【3】In the author’s eyes, Ms. Jackson ________.
A．knows how to talk with others
B．is not only kind but humorous
C．likes to be quiet and think alone
D．seems too strict with her students
【4】According to the last paragraph, the author thinks Ms. Jackson is suitable for the job because of ________.
A．her elegant appearance
B．her great teaching skills
C．her popularity among the students
D．her good understanding of the students
【5】The author’s purpose of writing the letter is most likely to ________.
A．inform
B．persuade
C．instruct
D．entertain
23、The Awakening
This was Kate Chopin’s second and final novel, published in 1899. It was one of the first novels that focused on women, marking the birth of women’s liberation in America. We follow Edna Pontellier, an obedient (顺从的) wife and mother, who becomes close to a charming young man Robert Lebrun. It’s the time when she begins to struggle for her independence and self-fulfillment.
At the time of first publication the book met with mixed reactions, mainly due to presenting attitudes that were against established gender roles.
Waterloo
A great and terrible story of a battle that was fought 200 years ago, told with energy by Bernard Cornwell who combines his storytelling skills with a researched history to give a vivid account of every dramatic moment.
Through letters and diaries, the author also sheds new light on the private thoughts of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. Waterloo proves that Bernard Cornwell’s non-fiction is as fine as his novels, if not finer.
The Fifth Child
This is a classic tale from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Published in 1988, the book describes the changes in the happy life of Harriet and David Lovatt, as a result of the birth of their fifth child, Ben.
Ben is a highly abnormal child, large, ugly, and uncontrollable. His birth marks the beginning of the misery and suffering for the entire family.
The Gambler
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Gambler is the tale of Alexy, a tutor who works for a Russian general and his family. He falls in love with the general’s niece, Polina—a young woman who pulls his strings like a master puppeteer (操纵木偶者).
A hopeless gambler whose passion for the game greatly goes beyond his ability to win, Alexy finds himself out of control. If you’d like to add a Russian classic to your book challenge, this is the perfect choice for you.
【1】What can we learn about Kate Chopin?
A．She was a productive author.
B．She was an obedient wife.
C．She fought for women’s rights.
D．She loved a young man.
【2】Who will be interested in The Gambler?
A．Fans of Russian literature.
B．Gamble’s opponents.
C．Women’s right supporters.
D．Tutors with passion.
【3】Which of The following books is a documentary writing?
A．The Awakening
B．Waterloo
C．The Fifth Child
D．The Gambler
24、
Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a keycard so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers：
● No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
● Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
● Convenient
Teenagers are busy — we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet...You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your parttime job!
● Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool keycard)but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
【1】The Winners Club is a bank account intended for________.
A. parents B. teenagers C. winners D. adults
【2】Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?
A．Special gifts are ready for parents.
B．The bank opens only on work days.
C．Services are convenient for its members.
D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.
【3】The Winners Club provides magazines which________.
A．encourage spending
B．are free to all teenagers
C．are full of adventure stories
D．help to make more of your money
【4】 If you want to be a member of the Club，you must________.
A．be an Internet user
B．be permitted by your parent
C．have a big sum of money
D．be in your twenties
【5】What is the purpose of this text?
A．To set up a club.
B．To provide parttime jobs.
C．To organize keycards.
D．To introduce a new banking service.
25、Like many people. I’m on an ongoing quest to learn to procrastinate (拖延) less. One of my main issues is when I anticipate that a task is going to feel _________, I don’t want to start it, as I don’t want to induce that pain.
I’ve found that an unlikely but effective way to _________ this is to use ideas from calculus (微积分). This is an important field of mathematics that was developed for the thorough study of things that are continuously _________. To understand something that changes over time, we need to think about not just the quantity at any given moment but the rate at which the quantity is changing, the rate at which that rate is changing and so on.
_________, to understand the trajectory (轨迹) of an airplane moving through the sky, we need to think not just about where it is now but the rate at which it’s moving, otherwise known as speed, and the rate at which the speed itself is changing, otherwise known as acceleration. Finding the rate at which something changes is called differentiation.
Another important principle in calculus involves finding a total of something over time. If a plane is flying at a _________ speed, it’s quite easy to work out how far it will go in a given time, but if the speed keeps changing, it’s _________ to calculate the total distance. In calculus this is called integration.
Calculus is at the root of almost every aspect of modem life, not least because it’s fundamental to understanding electricity. Calculations in engineering and medicine _________ require calculus as well, since nothing going on in those fields is static. But I’ve realized that it _________ my procrastination problem too.
The problem, as I now see it. is that I was thinking about my current pain level _________ rather than my total pain over time. If I think about the total pain that will accumulate until I finish an unpleasant task, the amount isn’t increased by starting, though it can feel that way. __________ the total pain is increased by procrastinating, since the stress of not having done the task hangs over me. The only way to __________ the total remaining pain is to start working at the task, so that some of the pain is in the past.
You might have noticed that I’ve considered a total (integration) and also a rate of change (differentiation). The “fundamental theorem (定理) of calculus” essentially tells us that integration and differentiation are inverse (相反的)__________. In terms of procrastination, this means that the amount of future pain decreases by my current pain level. Thinking about it this way allows me to see __________ as a good tiling, since it’s being taken away from the future total. Part of the helpful process for me is first imagining the __________ of all the remaining pain and then imagining it decreasing — that is, both the integration and the differentiation steps.
Math sometimes seems to complicate things, but the aim in the end is to __________ them. And I honestly haven’t encountered another approach that helps me as much as this for tackling procrastination.
【1】
A．exciting
B．painful
C．rewarding
D．satisfactory
【2】
A．get over
B．make off
C．pull over
D．take over
【3】
A．changing
B．increasing
C．shrinking
D．spinning
【4】
A．In addition
B．In fact
C．For instance
D．For starters
【5】
A．constant
B．low
C．normal
D．rapid
【6】
A．easier
B．impossible
C．trickier
D．useless
【7】
A．rarely
B．typically
C．unbelievably
D．widely
【8】
A．applies to
B．conflicts with
C．replaces with
D．replies to
【9】
A．in isolation
B．in peace
C．in order
D．in total
【10】
A．At the bottom line
B．At the same time
C．On the other hand
D．On the contrary
【11】
A．avoid
B．decrease
C．ignore
D．maintain
【12】
A．calculations
B．directions
C．processes
D．routes
【13】
A．current pain
B．current tasks
C．future pain
D．future tasks
【14】
A．benefit
B．degree
C．effect
D．sum
【15】
A．activate
B．double
C．improve
D．simplify
26、你校将以四月十二日世界航天日为主题，举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 太空探索的重要性；
2. 你的期待。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文的题目和首句已为你写好。
Space Exploration Lights up Dreams
April 12 was officially named by the UN in 2011 as World Space Day.
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