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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案.Amazing Phuket Phuket(普吉岛) is the largest of Thailand's many islands and is situated on the country's west coast. It is often known as the "Pearl of The Andaman" due to its crystal blue seas, white sand beaches and sacred temples. As a melting pot, it boasts incredible cultural, architectural, and culinary diversity. Before traveling, here are some important things you need to know. Weather in Phuket ·Hot season: April to June. ·Wet season: July to November. ·Best time to go: December to March. Staying safe in Phuket ·Water: Do not drink from the taps. Always use bottled water. ·Emergency: In case of an emergency, dial 191 for police, 1155 for tourist police, and 1669 for ambulance. ·Insurance: Get travel insurance as a part of your deal. It will always come in handy if you fall sick or if any other emergency arises. · Accommodation: Choose a suitable location for your stay. Do not select a dodgy hotel just because it is cheaper than the others. Top three recommended hotels La Green Hotel and Residence $110 per night/15% off for at least two nights Set in Bang Tao Beach, 1 km from Bang Tao Beach, La Green Hotel and Residence provides a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Sole Mio Boutique Hotel and Wellness $140 per night/20% off for at least two nights Sole Mio Boutique Hotel and Wellness offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and a fitness centre, just 600 metres from Bang Tao Beach. Riviera Patong Hotel $125 per night/ 10% off for at least two nights Riviera Patong offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi, conveniently located within 0.5k m of PatongBeach and 1.1 km of Jungceylon Shopping Center.
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| 2. 阅读理解 | 详细信息 |
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案.The view from the top was breathtaking. It was 2023 and I had just climbed the Hvannadals Peak in Iceland, almost seven years after becoming paralyzed from the chest down after a climbing fall. My two teammates and I were on our way to becoming the first all-disabled team to cross Europe's largest ice cap, the mighty Vatnajökull glacier, unsupported and unassisted. A year before, when Niall McCann first suggested making the 100–mile trip, I was excited by the prospect of returning to this lost world of crevasses(冰裂缝), mountains and ice, but upset and anxious about whether I'd struggle. Back then, I still would have given anything for my legs to work and to be able to walk again. But I was eager for adventure and signed on to do the trip with McCann, who had broken his back when paragliding, and EdJackson, a former professional rugby player who had broken his neck in 2017. This was going to be the toughest challenge of my life. And yet, with each drive of my poles into the snow, I pushed myself further from civilization—and closer to the man I'd once been. My mind drifted to the last time I was on a mountain before my accident, climbing Monte Rosa in the Italian Alps and feeling the addictive mixture of excitement and trepidation. Those same emotions returned as we battled through powerful storms and hidden crevasses before we reached the ice cap's highest point. I was at the top when I was hit by an unexpected wave of emotion. I realized that, despite all that I had been through—all the challenges and setbacks I had faced—if someone asked me if I wanted my legs back, I would have said no. That moment affected every aspect of my life and the way I perceived my disability. No longer did I consider myself disabled or injured, because, if I could reach the summit of a remote ice cap, I could overcome the frustrations and setbacks of day-to-day life with resilience and persistence. Yes, I do still have a life-changing injury—but, for me, it's been for the better.
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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案.A massive crack through Africa is set to split the continent into two and form Earth's sixth ocean, an entirely new sea from Ethiopia to Mozambique, scientists have warned. The so-called Eastern African Rift(东非大裂谷) formed at least 22 million years ago but has shown activity over the last few decades. Ken Macdonald, a professor, said, "What we do not know is if this rifting will continue on its present pace to eventually open up an ocean basin, like the Red Sea. Or might it speed up? At the present rate, a sea about the size of the current Red Sea, might form in about 20-30 million years." Eastern African Rift System (EARS) stretches from the Gulf of Aden in the north to Zimbabwe in the south. Researchers believe EARS is growing larger because two tectonic plates are moving away from each other. It likely formed because of heat flowing up from the hotter, weaker, upper part of Earth's mantle(地幔). Now, a study found that a massive eruption of super-heated rock coming up from our planet's core is driving the rifting. Geophysicist D. Sarah Stamps compared a rifting continent's different deformation styles with playing with Silly Putty(黏土玩具)."If you hit Silly Putty with a hammer, it can actually crack and break," said Stamps. "But if you slowly pull it apart, the Silly Putty stretches. So on different time scales, Earth's lithosphere(岩石圈) behaves in different ways." The recent crack in 2018 is being debated among the scientific community, as some believe it is showing the separation in real time, while others believe such progression is impossible. One resident named Eliud claimed he saw the crack run through his home. And he could only collect some of his belongings before his house collapsed. Damages were seen on a busy road in Kenya.
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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案.Have you ever worried that you might smell bad? Well, you do have a smell, but not in the way you think. The human body releases hundreds of chemical compounds into the air every day, and these compounds reveal much more than just our health habits; they can also indicate our health situations. In 1971, chemist Linus Pauling identified 250 different gaseous chemicals in our breath, known as VOCs. These VOCs originate from the body's metabolic (新陈代谢) processes and are excreted(排泄) through skin glands. While sweat contributes to these VOCs, it only accounts for a small portion of them. VOCs can reveal a lot about our health. For example, a sweet-smelling breath could be a sign of diabetes. Besides breath, VOCs are also released from our skin, and feces(粪便). A notable case involved Joy Milne, who noticed a change in her husband's scent 12 years before he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Known as "the woman who can smell Parkinson's," Joy has been using her keen sense of smell to help scientists develop a simple swab test to diagnose the illnesses. Animals with advanced sense of smell, like dogs, have demonstrated they can detect various types of cancer in humans. Although these scents are often undetectable to the human nose, they provide evidence that our bodies emit different scents when something is wrong. The relationship between VOCs, and our health is still being studied. Professor Morin and her team are investigating whether skin VOC signatures can reveal personal attributes. They have already shown that they can predict a person's age within a few years based on their skin VOC profile. In one interview, Professor Morin stated, "We are at a relatively early stage in this research area, but we have already distinguished males from females based on the acidity of skin VOCs. We believe skin VOCs can reveal aspects of who we are, such as nutrition, health and stress. These signatures likely contain markers that can be used to diagnose disease." So, who knows—maybe one day we will be able to detect diseases simply by breathing into a device.
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| 5. 任务型阅读 | 详细信息 |
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Do you have a passion for art? Believe it or not, you don't need a special degree or certification to get your art career started.. It's definitely not impossible, however. With enough focus, drive, and determination, you might see your art goals become a reality. We've put together a list of tips and tricks to help you get started on your artistic journey. . Give yourself a foundation with art skills. Art fundamentals, like perspective, anatomy (解 剖 ), and composition are important building blocks in your art career. These skills may seem basic, but they'll make a big difference in your future art pieces. Sign up for online classes. Pick an online class that fits your art niche. From traditional sketches to digital art, there are tons of classes out there that can help you refine specific art skill sets. Search online for classes run by professional artists—these are great, hands–on ways to improve your skills. A lot of professional classes cost money. . Inquire about feedback. . Friends or art acquaintances can be a big help. They can help point out areas of improvement, so you know what to focus on in the future. Go easy on yourself. Becoming a self-taught artist is a long journey. . Instead, love and accept your art for what it is instead of expecting it to be of professional caliber right away. A. Learn the basics. B. Focus on painting techniques. C. Being a self-taught artist isn't easy. D. Don't compare your art to the real artists'. E. However, some universities offer free art classes. F. Ask a second pair of eyes to look at your artwork. And you don't need to be an expert to experience art. |
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| 6. 完形填空 | 详细信息 |
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When Jessie Mclndoc 1 her mother's hand-made wedding dress at the age of 6, she immediately announced that, "I'd love to wear this one day," ensuring her lips could be easily 2 . Within weeks,3 , the dress was forgotten as Jessie and her parents, Denise and Paul, faced 4 news: Denise was diagnosed with 5 . Denise was found her inner ear damaged even before she was born. But the hearing impairment 6 to slow her down as she grew into a woman who always laughed. Six years after their wedding, Jessie was born. And, of course, from age three, Jessie would 7 the phone. "Mum can't talk. Can you phone back when Dad's home?" Despite the 8 , there was plenty her mother could do, including sewing costumes for Jessie's dance recitals and communicating 9 with her daughter, using hand signals. When Denise found a huge lump in her breast, with no treatment 10 , she returned home, facing life with her usual 11 . Many years later, Jessie was married. As she slipped into her mother's wedding dress, she 12 a flat rectangle envelope. Reading the few 13 penned words and the "love from Mum" signature at the bottom, Jessie couldn't stop 14 . Then she dried her tears and prepared to enjoy every moment of the day her mother had pictured as she wrote the last card. Now, the garment has been carefully preserved in a box, awaiting the moment Jessie will pass it to her own children to touch the fabric that 15 them to their grandmother. (1)
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put aside
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took off
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stepped into
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wore on
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read
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heard
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seen
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felt
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however
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deafness
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fever
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cancer
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talk
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answer
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trouble
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| 7. 语法填空(语篇) | 详细信息 |
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Acupuncture(针灸) is ancient Chinese medicine-based approach to (treat) a variety of diseases by triggering specific points on the skin with needles. Since Qin dynasty, the Chinese (alleviate)pain and treated illnesses through acupuncture. This practice originates from the discovery pricking specific points on the body with stone needles could ease pain and symptoms, which is in line the philosophy that facilitates the (harmony) coexistence of humans with nature. According to Records of the Grand Historian, authored by Sima Qian about 2,100 years ago, Bian Que, a highly skilled doctor during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), was famous for having saved a prince from death by using needles (stimulate) the Baihui acupoint(穴位) on the head of the unconscious man. Bian Que' cure was so effective that the prince and the whole royal family became his (regular). Ancient Chinese believed that the human body was filled with a(n)(visible) life-giving force which they called ‘qi' and when the qi was flowing well and going to all the right places inside a person's body, then he would experience good mental and physical health. Today, many people volunteer to become a(license)practitioner(从业人员) for acupuncture, an effective therapy to help address a variety of health concerns. |
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最近,你校英语贴吧正在就"英语学习中工具的合理使用"这一话题进行热议.你观察到身边有些同学在完成英语作业时过度依赖词典笔(smart pen),这对他们的英语学习产生了不利影响。请你回帖响应,内容包括:1.描述现象; 2.你的观点; 3.阐述理由. 注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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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。One day, Grace brought cakes to school for the whole class. She said, "My mom made these cakes because she is a ‘gorilla' (大猩猩) ." Seeing everyone was confused, Grace handed Ms. King a note. Ms. King wrote the words on the blackboard: Gorilla Goodness. Grace explained that it was a club for adults, with its members regularly practicing acts of kindness . Grace added that her mother had joined the club and practiced the kindness by making cakes for kids and the old people. Hearing that, one student suggested setting up their own club. That was how the School's Gorillas Goodness started. In the following days, everyone except Todd did something kind to people around. And when everyone gathered, doing something kind, Todd would dance around, shouting, scratching his body like a gorilla, and saying, "Ooh—ooh! Look at me. I'm a big, stupid gorilla who tries to please everyone!" Hearing this, Grace and her teammates were annoyed. One Saturday, Ms. King told the kids that Todd's dog had died the day before and that Todd was at home feeling sad. Ms. King encouraged them to visit Todd. Grace wasn't happy. She raised her hand, replying, "But Todd makes fun of us so much." "Maybe he's felt left out," said Ms. King. "Did any of you ever ask Todd if he'd like to join your newly-built club?" The kids shook their heads and thought Todd a bad boy. "The School's Gorillas Goodness would see good within everyone,"Ms. King added. Hearing the words, the kids tried to decide what to do. Even though Todd had been bad, they all felt pity for him. The dead dog was his only friend. "I know!" said Grace. "My mom would be happy to take us to the pet shelter to find a new dog for Todd!" The next day, all members of the School's Gorillas Goodness went to Todd's house. Todd looked sad and lonely. "We come to make you a Goodness Gorilla of our school!" said Grace. "Why?" Todd asked. One kid said Todd had been friendly in the first grade. Another said Todd was funny and he could bring us laughter. 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。 Paragraph 1: Grace replied, "My reason is that you can do a great gorilla imitation. Can you teach us?". Paragraph 2: Then, Grace led Todd out to his backyard where some of the School's Gorillas Goodness had tied a little dog. |
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