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Cycling in cities with proper biking infrastructure(基础设施) can give people a closer experience of traveling around a place that cars and buses simply can't. Here are four cycle-friendly cities around the world.

Utrecht, Netherlands

While the Netherlands' most populous city, Amsterdam, is definitely bike friendly, we're heading southeast to Utrecht, a city that has a fair claim to being the globe's most pro-two-wheel destination. In its center, up to 50% of all journeys take place by bike and local authorities are building a 12,500-space cycle parking facility advertised as the world's biggest.

Copenhagen, Denmark

More than half the locals in the Danish capital cycle to work or school, and with an estimated bike population of 650,000 there are slightly more cycles than people. City leaders determine not just on increasing bike use further, but promoting safe bike infrastructure that features bike lanes(车道) of up to three meters in width.

Berlin, Germany

Germany has been quietly getting on with boosting bike use in many of its cities. Berlin is the standout example. About 13% of all trips in the city are made by bike, nearly twice the rate of 20 years ago.

Tokyo, Japan

In this vast capital city, an amazing 14% of all trips are made by bike. There are practical reasons why many Tokyo residents prefer a bike to a car for shorter journeys. Before you can even buy a car in the city you must prove you possess a (are and usually expensive) off-street parking spot. However, few people cycle to work-distances tend to be long and public transport is hugely efficient. Also, a lot of cycling takes place-legally-on footpaths and sidewalks.

1. （1） What is special about Utrecht?

   A . It has a much larger population than Amsterdam. B . It is the only cycle-friendly city in Netherlands. C . Cycling accounts for about half of trips downtown. D . It has the world's largest non-cycling population.
3. （2） Which city takes security into consideration when building bike infrastructure?

   A . Utrecht B . Copenhagen C . Berlin D . Tokyo
5. （3） Why do some citizens in Tokyo have a preference for a bicycle?

   A . They prefer to travel long distances by bike. B . They are not allowed to cycle on sidewalks. C . They have no easy access to buses or trains. D . They probably can't afford a parking place.

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For one overseas student who has been in China for over a decade, learning the moves and culture associated with Chinese martial arts(武术) has been his most valuable experience.

So uley mane Hima Oumarou, a Nigerien student at Hebei University in Baoding, Hebei province, first came to the university in 2012 as an undergraduate, not only for an education, but also to achieve his dream of learning the Chinese martial art of kung fu. He became a fan of kung fu after watching movies starring famous martial artists such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

During his studies in Baoding, Oumarou joined the university's martial arts association and studied under Duan Shuxing, one of the association's instructors. Following Duan's instructions, Oumarou began to practice basic moves in 2015, including Eight Extremities Fist, or bajiquan, as well as the associated art of tai chi.

"Learning martial arts has not been easy because I was not young when I started," the 36-yea--old said, adding that he was forced to overcome difficulties and make more of an effort to learn more advanced moves.

As far as his instructor is concerned, Oumarou is hardworking and energetic. "He always trains hard and has made great progress in the past seven years," Duan said.

So far, Oumarou has mastered multiple boxing techniques and knows how to use many traditional Chinese weapons.

Apart from the skills he's learned, martial arts have brought him more. He has made many

Chinese friends through learning kung fu and has been to many places around China to participate in competitions.

Oumarou is now a doctoral student and is expected to graduate this year. In the future, he plans to open a kung fu center in Niger after he graduates, and to become an instructor and teach youngsters martial arts. He thinks that will also help him better understand the spirit of martial arts, and also become a cultural communicator between China and Niger.

1. （1） What can we learn about Oumarou from paragraph 1 and paragraph 2?

   A . He went abroad to realize his dream over ten years ago. B . He came to China only to learn Chinese martial arts. C . He had a terrible experience travelling around China. D . He had a passion for kung fu after becoming an actor.
3. （2） Why is learning martial arts challenging to Oumarou?

   A . He didn't set out to practice martial arts at an early age. B . He took a negative attitude toward learning martial arts. C . He encountered an extremely impatient instructor. D . He had to deal with too much schoolwork every day.
5. （3） What will Oumarou probably do after graduation?

   A . He will compete in more competitions in China. B . He will become an artist starring in action movies. C . He will travel in China together with his friends. D . He will instruct children in martial arts in Niger.
7. （4） Which words can best describe Oumarou?

   A . energetic and humorous B . determined and hardworking C . generous and talented D . selfless and positive

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Darwin's Arch, a famed rock formation in the Galapagos Islands has taken on a new shape.

The top of the Arch collapsed this week into the Pacific Ocean due to natural forces.

"Obviously all the people from the Galapagos felt it was a shame because it's something we're familiar with since childhood, and to know that it has changed was a bit of a shock,"

Washington Tapia said, "However, from a scientific point of view, it's part of the natural process.

It normally happens on our planet. "

Darwin's Arch, which is made of natural stone, at one point would have been part of the island. Named after famed naturalist Charles Darwin, it is not accessible by land. But the area around the islands is a popular diving spot, particularly to observe sharks and other sea species.

"Unfortunately today, our guests of the Galapagos Aggressor III experienced a once in a lifetime event," the travel company Agressor Adventures posted on Facebook. The group added, "This morning at 11:20 am local time, the world-famous Darwin's Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. There are now only two pillars(柱子) remaining. Some in the dive & travel industry are already referring to this now as 'The Pillars of Evolution(进化)'. "

The post received nearly 200 comments including one person who wrote, "What a shame! Geologic(地质的) time is so much different from human time that we forget that it's always going on. That's why I like to spend a lot of time among the arches in Southern Utah. You never know when it could be the last time before geology does its work. "

The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been called a "living museum and showcase of evolution". The islands are situated about 621 miles from the coast of Ecuador. They are home to many interesting animals including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and many types of finches.

1. （1） What does Tapia think of the collapse of Darwin's Arch?

   A . It is a disastrous memory especially for kids. B . It is a little bit disappointing but acceptable. C . It is a rare natural phenomenon in the world. D . It is such a wonder hard to explain in science.
3. （2） What do people coming to the Galapagos Islands like most?

   A . Diving to observe some sea species. B . Catching sharks around the islands. C . Climbing Darwin's Arch carefully. D . Visiting the office of Charles Darwin.
5. （3） What is the post from the Agressor Adventures on Facebook mainly about?

   A . The magical power of the geology. B . The novel description of the pillars. C . The witness of the fall of the Arch. D . The reason for the loss of the Arch.
7. （4） What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?

   A . To advertise for Aggressor Adventures. B . To introduce the theory of evolution. C . To praise Darwin for his contribution. D . To add some background information.

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Artificial intelligence helps teachers identify which of their students have learning difficulties, according to a new study.

Teachers make more accurate assessments of learning difficulties among their students if they are given Al-generated feedback(反馈) rather than an "expert solution" written by a qualified professional. Researchers believe that because the AI analyzed the teacher's own work, it's easier for the teacher to understand than a "model answer" prepared beforehand.

"Teachers play a critical role in recognizing the signs of disorders and learning difficulties in pupils and referring them to specialists," said Riikka Hofmann. "Unfortunately, many of them feel that they have not had sufficient opportunity to practice these skills. AI could provide an extra level of individualized feedback to help them develop these essential competences. "

Trainee teachers were asked to assess fictionalized students for potential learning difficulties, based on evidence including examples of their work, school behavior records and written texts of conversations with parents. Half of the trainees received the "expert solution", typical of the material given to trainee teachers, while the other half received AI-generated feedback on their approach, highlighting where they could improve. The trainees then completed similar follow-up assessments, and were graded both on the accuracy of their diagnoses(诊断) and on how well they had used the evidence. Trainees who received the AI feedback scored significantly higher than those who worked with the pre-written expert solutions.

While the researchers said this does not mean AI is preferable to one-to-one feedback from a skilled expert, this is not always available for trainee teachers. "We are not arguing that AI should replace teacher-educators: new teachers still need expert guidance on how to recognize learning difficulties in the first place," said Dr Michael Sailer. "It does seem, however, that Al-generated feedback helped these trainees to focus on what they really needed to learn. When personal feedback is not readily available, it could be an effective substitute(代替物). "

1. （1） What does the underlined word "them" refer to?

   A . Pupils. B . Teachers. C . Specialists. D . Researchers.
3. （2） What did AI help trainee teachers know in the study?

   A . How well they had used the evidence. B . Whether the expert solution was accurate. C . Where their approach needs improvement. D . What follow-up assessments they completed.
5. （3） What does Dr Michael think of AI?

   A . It will take the place of skilled experts. B . It acts as an expert guide to trainee teachers. C . It is only suitable for new teachers to use. D . It can be a useful teaching training aid.
7. （4） Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

   A . AI locates learning difficulties for the students B . AI becomes an effective teaching tool in school C . AI helps teachers spot students with learning difficulties D . AI trains teachers in judging the learning of the students

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Patience is a virtue, but it can also be a medicine. People who know how to practice patience enjoy fewer negative emotions, feel less depressed, and are more satisfed with their lives. That's why we're bringing you this guide to some tips for improving your patience.

Take Up a Patience-Centric Sport

Practicing patience doesn't have to be all hard work. You can make it fun with a sport that rewards you for perseverance(毅力). Playing sports that encourage waiting can be particularly helpful for building life hardship patience. Hunting is another activity many people enjoy, and this sport definitely requires perseverance.

Keep a Journal

You could use creative writing or calendar jour mali ng to help boost your patience. Learning patience can be a long journey and you may get discouraged. Having a record of how far you've come can keep you focused and motivated.

Humans are social creatures. Having a trusted friend, partmer, family member, or coworker we can turn to when our impatience gets the best of us can help us feel better. We should try to use our support system to brainstorm how we can make things better.

Take a Break

What do you do if time management doesn't make you feel in any less of a rush? Sometimes, feeling like you're always in a hurry and impatient means you need a break. Hurry sickmess is a non-life-threatening condition people can develop when they go non-stop.

A. If you don't take a break when you need one, hurry sickness could develop into bum out.

B. Fishing, golf, and baseball are fun sports that require patience.

C. Seek Out Support

D. Acknowledge Your Feelings

E. Further, patient people may also benefit from a range of health advantages, such as better sleep and fewer headaches.

F. These are not the types of personalities teachers would want to project when dealing with children, parents, and even coworkers.

G. Writing forces us to slow down our thoughts, and that's why journaling is useful.

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Compean was no stranger to Angeles National Forest. But after1along a new path last April, the 45-year-old mechanic was lost.

As the day2into dusk, following several hours of aimless wandering, his concern turned to3. The place was remote and deserted. Compean was4for anything more than the two-hour hike he'd planned. Compean climbed to a spot, where he found at least one bar of5. "SOS. My phone is going to die. I'm lost," he texted a friend, 6a photo showing where he was.

All Compean could do then was to wait. The temperature was dropping fast and the wind was blowing7. Not wearing too much, the hiker was shaking with cold, 8himself into a tight ball.

The rescue teams had spent the9night unsuccessfully looking for Compean, so they10the photo to the public, hoping someone might know the location.

Ben, who has an unusual hobby of11where photos are taken, happened to see the photo. Based on the information that Compean's car was parked near Buckhorn Campground, he12his search to the surrounding area.

Fortunately, through his13efforts, Ben finally identified where Compean was. Ben called rescue teams at once, telling them the14location of the poor man. After spending a long time alone in the15, Compean was eventually saved.

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One of the joys in life visually impaired (受损的) people cannot experience (convenient) might be reading, but a new bookstore that officially opened on Dec 3 has made that possible. (locate) at 226 Nanchang Road in Shanghai, the Niguang 226 bookstore is a 37-square-meter space designed specially for such (individual). The new store offers more than 300 braille (盲文) books by Chinese and foreign authors, barrier-free movies even traditional Chinese paintings made by people with physical challenges. To help the visually impaired find their way to the store, special paths (extend) from Nanchang Road to Niguang 226 have been laid. The lamp posts outside the store have also been decorated braille street signs. To ensure the (safe) of its visitors, Niguang 226 has no sharp corners. In addition, the store has an accessible reading corner that (equip) with an electronic visual aid device that can help colorblind people to read. Many of the barrier-free facilities in the bookstore were included following suggestions by Han Ying, honorary store manager, lost her vision due to illness. There are currently seven members working at the bookstore, including Han and her guide dog. The other five (be) two visually impaired and three able-bodied employees.

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信询问你上次信中提到的"绿色校园,我们在行动"为主题的植树活动，请你给他写封回信,内容包括：

1）写信目的;

2）介绍植树活动;

3）活动意义。

要求：

1）写作词数应为80左右；

2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,

……

Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Emily finished playing the music, and then bowed to the animal toys on her bed. "There, three times in a row with no mistakes," she said, "I just hope I can play it that well at the concert. " In just an hour she would be playing her first solo(独奏), and the thought was giving her butterflies.

"You're lucky you don't have to play by yourself in front of everybody," she said, smoothing Lea the Tiger's fur, and stared down at the smiling face of Zoey the Giraffe. Emily blamed, "You're a big help. How can you be so happy at a time like this?"

She looked around the room at the bear, lion, monkey, and other animal toys that lined herbed and shelves. "I wish you could all come with me," she sighed. She gave them one last look and went to join her parents in the car.

"Do I have to play in the concert?" asked Emily as she climbed into the back seat. "Is my favorite first-grader getting nervous?" her dad asked, smiling. Emily didn't answer. She was trying to picture what it would be like to play in front of all those people. "You'll do fine, honey. " He added. "The first time is always the hardest. "

When they arrived at the concert hall, Emily handed her violin to her teacher, Mrs Allen, fortuning and tiptoed over to where the curtains parted. Looking out, she could see that all the seats were filled, with many more people standing in back.    Nervously she took her violin and sat with the other students onstage. She held her breath as the curtains started to open and Mrs Allen picked up the microphone to begin the program. One by one the students played their pieces. Finally, Emily heard her name announced. Her heart pounded as she walked toward the front of the stage.

注意：

1）续写词数应为150左右

2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

She put her violin under her chin(下巴), but she couldn't remember even her first note.

……

As she played, the "animals" audience seemed to be changing back into people.