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2024年上海市徐汇区高三上学期高考一模英语试卷含答案(附听力音频)
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这是一份2024年上海市徐汇区高三上学期高考一模英语试卷含答案(附听力音频),共18页。试卷主要包含了12, 谈谈你对中国传统文化的理解, prviding 27,5 0等内容,欢迎下载使用。
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考试时间120分钟,试卷满分140分。
I. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A Shrt Cnversatins
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
自助获取听力音频
A. PaintingB. PhtgraphyC. Playing guitarD. Cking
A. Rainy daysB. Sunny daysC. Cludy daysD. Snwy days
A. GraduatedB. Gt marriedC. Bught a huseD. Gt prmted
A. ParisB. Tky C. RmeD. Athens
A. ShppingB. EatingC. ReadingD. Wrking ut
A. Travel plansB. Career galsC. Relatinship statusD. Hbbies
A. Dragn RllsB. SashimiC. Salmn RllsD. Tempura Rlls
A. Business AdministratinB. Envirnmental Science
C. Cmputer ScienceD. Psychlgy
A. Entertainment nlyB. Medical purpses
C. Educatin and trainingD. Virtual turism
A. Imprving healthB. Building muscle
C. FlexibilityD. Weight lss
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear several lnger cnversatin(s) and shrt passage(s), and yu will be asked several questins n each f the cnversatin(s) and the passage(s). The cnversatin(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
A. Once a dayB. Twice a dayC. Three times a dayD. Every ther day
A. T imprve digestinB. T prevent bad breath
C. T enhance tth surfaceD. T reduce the risk f decayed tth
A. Early detectin f issues B. Emergency tth extractin
C. Teeth whitening prceduresD. Imprving gum health
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
A. Cking at hme with the help f family
B. Quick and cnvenient access t favrite meals
C. Dining ut regularly s as t have balanced nutritin
D. Aviding all junk fd which nly tastes nice
A. Slw preparatin and nice ckingB. Accurate delivery time estimates
C. Quick preparatin and deliveryD. Unlimited menu ptins t be cnfusing
A. Limited chicesB. Prviding varius tastes and preferences
C. Only ffering pizza and burgersD. Exclusively featuring lcal fds
Questins 17 thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing cnversatin.
A. Keep all cpies in htel safe fr imprtant dcuments
B. Make cpies and leave ne set with smene back hme
C. Dn't make cpies t avid misplacement
D. Share cpies with fellw travelers
A. Use lcal SIM cards s as t get tuch with family quickly
B. Check in nly when changing cuntries
C. Use messaging apps and a lcal SIM card fr emergencies
D. Avid cmmunicatin t fcus n the trip
A. Always carry large amunts f cash
B. Use RFID-blcking wallets and backpacks
C. Avid crwded areas entirely
D. Trust strangers t watch yur belngings
A. Avid vaccinatins and bring yur wn fd fr health purpse.
B. Eat and drink anything available, especially thse with lcal flavrs
C. Explre infrmatin n vaccinatins and health guidelines.
D. Dn't wrry abut staying thirsty.
II. Grammar and vcabulary
Sectin A
Directins: After reading the passage belw, fill in the blanks t make the passage cherent and grammatically crrect. Fr the blanks with a given wrd, fill in each blank with the prper frm f the given wrd; fr the ther blanks, use ne wrd that best fits each blank.
Perhaps even mre incredible is that it’s smack bang in the middle f Kentucky.
Mammth Cave Natinal Park preserves this unique and histrical natural wnder. As large as the limestne cave system is, park fficials, estimate there (21) _______ be anther 600 miles f cave passageways that have yet t be explred.
(22) _______ _______ _______ thse unexplred, mre than 200 caves exist in the park that are discnnected frm the larger system.
The incredible rck frmatins have resulted in the park (23) _______ (recgnize) as a Wrld Heritage Site, thanks t its extrardinary size and scientific imprtance – making it ne f nly 13 natural US sites with that title.
The caves were created naturally by the prcess f limestne ersin, which is knwn as “karst tpgraphy”. Rain and rivers slwly disslve and shape sft limestne, which creates the vast undergrund netwrk. The system is still being shaped and carved tday. Nt nly are they a stunning destinatin t visit, but the system als prvides drinking water fr rughly 40% f the US ppulatin – and they’re (24) _______ histrical significance t.
The caves act as a time capsule that preserve ver 5,000 years f human histry – and the caves’ first explrers were Native Americans, wh (25) _______ (mine) the upper levels f Mammth Cave. Thanks t the cave system’s atmsphere and natural prtectin frm any kind f human disturbance, the archaelgical sites have been left in great shape. Several sets f Native American remains have been recvered, (26) _______ (prvide) fascinating evidence f pre-Clumbian funerary practices.
Mammth Cave was established as a natinal park thanks t strng lcal supprt. Back in the 1920s, Secretary f the Interir Hubert Wrk created the Suthern Appalachian Natinal Park Cmmissin in 1925 t survey (27) _______ (prpse) park sites, including the caves. After years f wrk acquiring the land fr the park, as well as building rads, trails, and public facilities, Mammth Cave Natinal Park was established n July 1, 1941.
Pineering African Americans were sme f the first cave guides, and are respnsible fr sme f the mre recently discvered passageways. Stephen Bishp, wh was a slave, wrked in the cave frm 1838 t 1856 and ventured beynd the tur rutes that (28) ______ (establish). He crssed a terrifying drp called the “bttmless pit” t discver unmapped areas f the cave system. Althugh they were unrecgnized at the time, pineers like Bishp helped spark the glden age f cave explratin.
The park nw receives arund 2 millin visitrs a year, with rughly a quarter taking a tur f the caves – everything frm a cultural tur t the mre adventurus scrambling turs n ffer. The cave supprts mre than 130 wildlife species, such as the eyeless cavefish, (29) _______ has adapted t the lightless envirnment by n lnger grwing eyes, and the cave crayfish.
Mammth Cave Natinal Park is als much mre than just a cave; its surrunding frest cntains ne f (30) _______ (diverse) habitats in the cuntry. There are miles f trails pen fr hrseback riding, with kayak and cane trails and great fishing spts. There are als mre than 1,300 flwering species in the frest, and animals like wd warblers, thrushes, and bald eagles can regularly be sptted.
Sectin B
Directins: Fill in each blank with a prper wrd chsen frm the bx. Each wrd can be used nly nce. Nte that there is ne wrd mre than yu need.
There’s a rarely-visited, dusty crner f the wrld where smething magical happens. The place, which lks like Mars with its red rck landscape, is the Tataca Desert, in Clmbia.
Tataca is lcated in the regin f Huila, suth f the cuntry’s capital Bgtá. Althugh Tataca, with its prtruding cacti and red rippled rcks, is called a desert, it is in fact a dry trpical frest. But the exciting, and very (31) _______, feature f this desert, is what happens abve it, at night.
Thanks t its remte lcatin–it’s almst 30 miles and an hur’s drive ver bumpy winding rads t the nearest twn–Tataca has n light pllutin t (32) _______ with the night sky.
Up t 88 cnstellatins (星座) are visible n a clear night, as well as bth hemispheres – smething that happens nwhere else in the wrld.
The warm and dry climate helps with stargazing; a (33) _______ atmsphere, which happens in dry spts r places f high elevatin, decreases smething called scintillatin, which is when a star’s light rises and falls rapidly. It’s why stars twinkle, which lks beautiful but isn’t s great fr astrnmers.
Nt nly is Tataca a natural wnder, but the DIY bservatry that’s run by a Clmbian man named Javier Fernanda Rua Restrep has becme a star (34) _______ t. In fact, this humble building attracts stargazers frm all ver the wrld, frm China t Iceland t Australia. And Restrep has als becme well-knwn in astrnmer circles, with a few scientists (35) _______ their wn telescpes t supprt the grassrts bservatry.
The Clmbian, wh is (36) _______ frm Cali, fell in lve with the stars thanks t his father’s interest in astrnmy and science, and first visited Tataca in 1997, t try t see the Cmet Hale-Bpp. He stayed fr a cuple f days befre heading back t his hmetwn. But within a mnth, he returned t Tataca–and never left, camping ut fr weeks n end (37) _______ fr the night t cme s that he culd watch the stars.
At first Restrep had wrked at the Clmbian gvernment’s bservatry, which he helped staff fr 15 years. But after budget cuts meant he lst his jb, he figured he wuld (38) _______ build his wn.
In 2015, Restrep pened the drs t his bservatry–Tataca Astrnmia–with just ne telescpe. Nw, as Clmbia has grwn in (39) _______ as a turist destinatin, hundreds flck t Restrep’s star party, which he hlds nce a year in July.
Tataca Astrnmia is nly pen n starry nights, and Restrep remains the sle emplyee. But that desn’t distract frm the intimacy and the specialness f the place. The structure sits n a small patch f land that Restrep bught himself, and is crdned(隔离)ff by tarpaulin(油布) t add an extra sense f (40) _______ and intrigue(阴谋)fr visitrs.
“The stars… they put my life int its tiny perspective,” he says, “and they cnstantly remind me there are greater things ut there.”
III. Reading Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: Fr each blank in the fllwing passage there are fur wrds r phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the wrd r phrase that best fits the cntext.
Acupuncture(针灸), an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the remedy fr cuntless patients fr thusands f years. Befre mdern medicine came t life, ancient Chinese used stne tls t (41) _______ pain. Over time, this primitive practice (42) _______ evlved int a cmprehensive and prfund medical system and (43) _______ the rt f acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a treatment that aims t (44) _______ the bdy’s self-regulating functins. Its therapeutic principles are in line with the (45) _______ cncepts f traditinal Chinese medicine, which emphasizes all-inclusive treatment, meridian(经络) adjustment, balance f bdily functins and verall physilgical well-being.
Practices can (46) _______ in frms, including needle insertin, cupping and scraping. Needle insertin, the mst cmmn methd, is (47) _______ by inserting hair-thin needles int meridians, (48) _______ specific pints n the bdy that (49)_______ vital energy (the qi). Practitiners lift, twirl and rtate needles t unblck the flw f energy; (50) _______ yin and yang balance; and stimulate the bdy’s innate (51) _______ t heal itself.
Lking beynd China, acupuncture has becme a glbal (52) _______. Over the years, acupuncture has seen many advancements in scientific research and mdern medicine. It is nw a mainstream (53) _______ and cmplementary treatment fr a variety f weaknesses. Accrding t a 2019 WHO reprt, acupuncture is used in 113 f its 120 member cuntries, (54) _______ its widespread recgnitin and applicatin.
As an ancient Chinese medical (55) _______ with a rich histry and deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an embdiment f prfund cultural heritage and a hlistic path t healing.
A. relieveB. resume C. release D. rebel
A. radically B. graduallyC. reluctantly D. randmly
A. cultivated B. evaluatedC. shapedD. eliminated
A. prmteB. reflectC. alternateD. perfrm
A. ccasinal B. philsphicalC. cnsiderable D. mechanical
A. ariseB. healC. varyD. survive
A. taken verB. ended upC. figured utD. carried ut
A. rB. andC. whileD. with
A. blckB. generateC. mtivateD. channel
A. terrify B. stimulateC. reserveD. restre
A. willingnessB. instinct C. ptentialD. nutrient
A. libertyB. therapyC. curisity D. wnderland
A. prprtinB. alternativeC. prcedureD. affectin
A. illustratingB. predictingC. featuring D. nminating
A. assessmentB. ccupatinC. practiceD. bedience
Sectin B
Directins: Read the fllwing three passages. Each passage is fllwed by several questins r unfinished statements. Fr each f them there are fur chices marked A, B, C and D. Chse the ne that fits best accrding t the infrmatin given in the passage yu have just read.
A
Han Gurui, a flk artist specializing in making Dngming grain pictures, is generally busy in autumn as he needs t cllect materials fr his wrk. This year, he has been even busier, as he has attended fairs t demnstrate his skills and prmte grain art.
The grain pictures, which take their name frm Dngming cunty in Heze, Shandng prvince, are a traditinal flk craft with a histry f mre than 200 years. The practice was listed as a prvincial intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) in 2016 by the Shandng Prvincial Department f Culture and Turism.
After being treated t prevent decay and insect infestatin, grains, grass and vegetable seeds are glued tgether t frm a picture.
"We use the different shapes and clrs f grains and seeds, which are all cllected frm the field," says Han.
Brn in Dngming, a cunty alng the banks f the Yellw River, he attended a reginal fair in mid-Octber. His pictures attracted many children wh asked questins, such as, "will these seeds sprut", and "can these grains be eaten?"
Han answered the children’s questins while shwing them hw t use grains and seeds t make a picture.
"Only nw, when fd is sufficient, can peple make a picture with surplus grain," he says.
T make pictures that mre peple like, Han wrks in the style f Chinese ink and Western il paintings. Nw his grain pictures are nt nly sld in cities acrss China, but als t verseas markets, including sme Eurpean cuntries, Suth Krea and Japan, he says.
"Grain pictures have becme a cultural prduct that is helping t enrich farmers living n the Yellw River plain," says Han.
The Yellw River, the cuntry’s secnd lngest, is cnsidered the cradle f Chinese civilizatin. Fr thusands f years, the peple living alng its banks have nurtured rich and vibrant cultures that have endured t this day.
T give peple the pprtunity t familiarize themselves with its rich culture and plentiful prducts, Shandng prvince has rganized fairs named after the river thrughut the year, with sme events held in cmmunities t invlve mre peple.
At the fairs, intangible cultural heritage items, handicrafts, lcal delicacies, perfrmances, and agricultural prducts are available.
At ne fair in a cmmunity in Jinan, the capital city f Shandng, in late Octber, mre than 10 types f handicrafts were n shw, including gurd-carving, paper-cutting, textiles and hemp rpe weaving.
"The fair builds a bridge between intangible cultural heritage prducers and cnsumers. Using items that are embdied with traditinal culture is a gd way t pass n culture," says Sun Xicai, deputy directr f Jinan Flk Literature and Art Assciatin.
At the fair, 60-smething Yu Shaqing, wh was selling animal-shaped textile prducts, attracted a lt f buyers.
"Many yung peple shw an interest in my prducts. They buy them t decrate their rms and cars," says Yu.
Yu, wh wrked in embridery design befre retiring, designs her prducts, which take the shape f animals like tigers, rabbits and ducks. Currently, she is wrking n a dragn design fr next year t welcme the Year f the Dragn.
What d the grains underg befre being used in the artwrk?
A. Grains are carefully selected, painted in varius clrs and air-dried.
B. Grains and seeds are bnded fllwing certain preservative treatment.
C. Grains and seeds are well preserved s that they will sput.
D. Grains are carved and then assembled int a picture.
Peple make grain pictures _______.
A. due t advancements in technlgy
B. because f nurtured rich and vibrant cultures alng the Yellw River
C. in situatins where there is a sufficient and excessive supply f grains
D. as a result f gvernment’s financial supprts fr lcal artists
What types f prducts and cultural elements were available at the fairs rganized by Shandng prvince thrughut the year?
A. Electrnics and fashin items; perfrmances shwcasing mdern technlgy
B. Handicrafts, lcal delicacies, perfrmances, and items embdied with traditinal culture
C. Industrial machinery and tls; demnstratins f manufacturing prcesses
D. Luxury gds and designer fashin; fashin shws featuring internatinal designers
B
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk f Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new UCL-led study.
In the study f peple aged ver 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers fund ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked t subsequent cgnitive decline as well as the depsitin (沉积) f harmful brain prteins linked t Alzheimer’s.
Lead authr Dr Natalie Marchant (UCL Psychiatry) said: “Depressin and anxiety in mid-life and ld age are already knwn t be risk factrs fr dementia(痴呆). Here, we fund that certain thinking patterns implicated in depressin and anxiety culd be an underlying reasn why peple with thse disrders are mre likely t develp dementia.
“We hpe that ur findings culd be used t develp strategies t lwer peple’s risk f dementia by helping them t reduce their negative thinking patterns.”
Fr the Alzheimer’s Sciety-supprted study, the research team frm UCL, INSERM and McGill University studied 292 peple ver the age f 55 wh were part f the PREVENT-AD chrt study, and a further 68 peple frm the IMAP+ chrt.
Over a perid f tw years, the study participants respnded t questins abut hw they typically think abut negative experiences, fcusing n RNT patterns like ruminatin (沉思) abut the past and wrry abut the future. The participants als cmpleted measures f depressin and anxiety symptms.
Their cgnitive functin was assessed, measuring memry, attentin, spatial cgnitin, and language. Sme (113) f the participants als underwent PET brain scans, measuring depsits f tau and amylid, tw prteins which cause the mst cmmn type f dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, when they build up in the brain.
The researchers fund that peple wh exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced mre cgnitive decline ver a fur-year perid, and declines in memry (which is amng the earlier signs f Alzheimer’s disease), and they were mre likely t have amylid and tau depsits in their brain.
“We prpse that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factr fr dementia as it culd cntribute t dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.
The researchers suggest that RNT may cntribute t Alzheimer’s risk via its impact n indicatrs f stress such as high bld pressure, as ther studies have fund that physilgical stress can cntribute t amylid and tau depsitin.
C-authr Dr Gael Chételat cmmented: “Our thughts can have a bilgical impact n ur physical health, which might be psitive r negative. Mental training practices such as meditatin might help prmting psitive- while dwn-regulating negative-assciated mental schemes.
“Lking after yur mental health is imprtant, and it shuld be a majr public health pririty, as it’s nt nly imprtant fr peple’s health and well-being in the shrt term, but it culd als impact yur eventual risk f dementia.”
Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is linked t ______.
A. thinking apprach imprvement in later years
B. later cgnitive decline and the depsit f harmful brain prteins.
C. anxiety disrders which ccurs in females slely
D. individuals f yunger age, which is turning int a trend
Accrding t Dr. Natalie Marchant, certain thinking patterns _______.
A. have n substantial impact n dementia
B. are primary cntributrs t depressin and anxiety disrders
C. culd be a reasn why sme peple are mre likely t get dementia.
D. Relevant primarily in mid-life, nt in ld age
In the study ver a perid f tw years, the participants were asked abut their _______.
A. favrite persnal experiences
B. daily rutines and habits
C. typical thinking abut negative experiences
D. perspectives n varius mental health practices
What d the researchers prpse as a ptential new risk factr fr dementia?
A. Depressin and anxiety disrders
B. Accumulatin f amylid and tau depsits in the brain
C. Repetitive psitive thinking patterns
D. Repetitive negative thinking patterns
C
Zin Natinal Park in Utah has plenty f trails, but Angels Landing may be the mst breathtaking. Picture this. Yu begin the hike n the wide and well-maintained West Rim Trail. It fllws the river and then crsses the bttm f the canyn, surrunded by 270-millin-year-ld layers f rck. Relaxing, right? Just wait fr it. The trail then starts t climb via a series f switchbacks (急转弯) leading up the side f the muntain. Then mre switchbacks: 21 tighter turns, called “Walter’s Wiggles,” where elevatin levels rapidly increase. Yur heartbeat is prbably rapidly increasing at this pint, t.
On tp f Walter’s Wiggles, yu can stp fr a stunning view (perhaps with a marriage prpsal) and a restrm stp while yu cntemplate (仔细考虑) the final stretch f the hike. If yu’re afraid f heights, it’s best t turn back nw. The last stretch is the real test f bravery.
The last half mile f the hike is what really ranks it as ne f the natin’s mst dangerus. Angels Landing itself is a fin-like frmatin jutting(突出)1,500 feet ut f the canyn, and this is where yu make the final 500-ft climb. Guardrails and chains blted(拴住)int the cliff help yu keep frm tumbling ver the extremely steep ledge. Yu’re literally living n the edge, and yu dn’t want t trust the “angels” dwn there t catch yu. Once yu reach the tp, hwever, it’ll all be wrth it: 360-degree views f the canyn make a great backdrp fr kicking back and having a meal befre yu cme back dwn the way yu came.
Angels Landing might be dangerus, but thankfully, nt t many peple have had fatal falls. Accrding t the park website, seven peple have died in the 100 years the park has existed. Still, this is a very vigrus hike. If yu’re ut f shape, bringing yung children alng, feel ill r prne t fainting, r are just plain afraid f heights, pt fr an easier trail.
Angel’s Landing is a great hike fr mst f the year, besides the cld winter mnths when the trails culd becme dangerusly slippery. Summer is the mst ppular time f year — and therefre the mst crwded — but it can als get extremely ht, s pt fr an early mrning hike while the temperatures are still mild.
Sure, it’s dangerus, but there’s a reasn this is ne f Zin ‘s mst ppular hikes. If yu’re up fr the challenge, Angels Landing will definitely deliver rewards.
This article first appeared n Curisity.cm.
What gelgical feature surrunds the hiker during the initial part f the hike?
A. Plenty f trails in the park. B. Muntain Peaks.
C. 270-millin-year-ld layers f rck. D. Grass Meadws.
What is the main attractin and appeal f Angels Landing?
A. The challenging hike with switchbacks
B. The 360-degree views f the canyn
C. The well-maintained West Rim Trail
D. The river crssing and rck frmatins
Which f the fllwing statement is true accrding t the passage?
A. If a turist is afraid f heights, it’s best t turn back nt Angels Landing.
B. Seven peple have died s far due t slippery trails in winter.
C. Bringing yung kids alng t climb nt Angels Landing will be appreciated.
D. Taking a break with the views f the canyn as backgrund is abslutely wrth the trip.
Which f the fllwing culd be the best title fr the passage?
A. Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Explring Zin Natinal Park's Trails
B. Zin's Ultimate Thrill: The Adrenaline-Pumping Angels Landing Expeditin
C. Chasing Heights: Angels Landing Adventure in Utah's Zin Natinal Park
D. Angels Landing: Cnquering Utah's Breathtaking and Daring Hike in Zin Natinal Park
Sectin C
Directins: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a prper sentence given in the bx. Each sentence can be used nly nce. Nte that there are tw mre sentences than yu need.
The rate f childhd besity in the U.S. has tripled ver the past 50 years. But what this trend means fr children’s lng-term health, and what t d abut it (if anything), is nt s clear.
The American Academy f Pediatrics (AAP) made waves this year by recmmending that dctrs put bese kids as yung as tw years ld n intensive, family-riented lifestyle and behavir plans. (67) ________________________________ This advice marks a shift frm the rganizatin’s previus stance f “watch and wait,” and it reflects the AAP’s belief that besity is a disease and the grup’s adptin f a mre practive psitin n childhd besity.
Yet the lifestyle prgrams the AAP recmmends are expensive, inaccessible t mst children and hard t maintain — and the guidelines acknwledge these barriers. Few weight-lss drugs have been apprved fr lder children, althugh many are used ff-label. (68) ________________________________ And surgery, while becming mre cmmn, has inherent risks and few lng-term safety data — it culd, fr instance, cause nutritinal deficits in grwing children. Furthermre, it’s nt clear whether interventins in yungsters help t imprve health r merely add t the stigma verweight kids face frm a fat-phbic sciety. This stigma can lead t mental health prblems and eating disrders.
Rather than fixating n numbers n a scale, the U.S. and cuntries with similar trends shuld fcus n an underlying truth: we need t invest in mre and safer places fr children t play where they can mve and run arund, climb and jump, ride and skate.
(69) ________________________________ In 2020 the Centers fr Disease Cntrl and Preventin fund, unsurprisingly, that kids’ sprts participatin increases with their parents’ incmes: abut 70 percent f kids whse families earn mre than $105,000 a year participate in sprts, but nly 51 percent f middle-class kids and 31 percent f children at r belw the pverty line d. This disparity hurts peple f clr the mst. Mre than 60 percent f white children, fr instance, participate in athletics, but nly 42 percent f Black children and 47 percent f Hispanic children d. Experts blame these prblems n the privatizatin f sprts—as public investment in schl-based athletics dwindles, expensive private leagues have grwn, leaving many kids ut.
Accrding t the U.S. Department f Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines fr Americans, children between ages six and 17 shuld get at least an hur f mderate t intense physical activity every day. Yet nly 21 t 28 percent f U.S. kids meet this target, tw gvernment-spnsred surveys fund. The nnprfit Active Healthy Kids Glbal Alliance evaluates physical activity in American children, and in 2022 the grup gave the U.S. a grade f D–.
Why is it s hard t get kids mving? In additin t fewer pprtunities at schl, researchers cite increased screen time, changing nrms arund letting kids play utdrs unsupervised, and a lack f safe places fr them t play utside the hme.
New Yrk City, fr example, had 2,067 public playgrunds as f 2019 — a “meager” amunt fr its large ppulatin, accrding t a reprt frm the city cmptrller — and inspectrs fund hazardus equipment at ne quarter f them. In Ls Angeles in 2015, nly 33 percent f yuths lived within walking distance f a park, accrding t the L.A. Neighbrhd Land Trust. Lwer-incme neighbrhds tend t have the fewest public play spaces, despite ften having a high ppulatin density. (70) ________________________________.
Kids everywhere need mre places t play: trails, skate parks and climbing walls, gardens and ball fields, bike paths and basketball curts. Vigrus public funding t build and keep up these areas is crucial, but ther ptins such as shared-use agreements can make unused spaces available t the public.
IV. Summary Writing
Directins: Read the fllwing passage. Summarize the main idea and the main pint(s) f the passage in n mre than 60 wrds. Use yur wn wrds as far as pssible.
There are many reasns why sme cats are bad-tempered; their temperament can be influenced by their upbringing r they are simply brn that way. Hwever, even the sweetest, mst affectinate cats can suddenly becme bad-tempered and behave ut f character. Accrding t veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren, the prblem can generally be slved, but yu’ll need t lk fr underlying issues.
Changes in a cat’s behaviur can ften be explained by a health prblem. Pain can cause cats t behave very differently, and it’s easy t mistake a prblem as behaviural, when in fact it is medical. Shuld yu bserve a significant change in yur cat’s behaviur, then a visit t the vet is the best place t start? Watch ut fr changes in eating, drinking r litter-bx habits. Als hiding and aviding being tuched. Be sure t reprt all changes t yur vet. There are many cat health prblems that can be readily treated t ease symptms and pain fr yur cat.
It pays t remember that cats dn’t like t share r queue. Sharing f ‘resurces’ such as litter trays and fdbwls can cause stress and anxiety fr many cats. It’s always a gd idea t prvide each cat with their wn litter bx, fd, water bwls and bed as a minimum. One litter bx fr each cat plus a spare is even better, as are multiple sleeping spts and extra scratching psts. A lack f space t hide frm r avid ther cats, cmpetitin fr territry and lack f individual attentin can als add t husehld frictin. If yur cat is feeling anxius, ffering it an elevated place t sit, such as a climbing tree, can be helpful.
Mving t a new huse, the arrival f a new baby, new pets and ther types f change can seriusly impact cat behaviur. Cats are creatures f habit and tend t be territrial, s a change in rutine may cause them t react in a number f ways, including withdrawal r aggressin. Try t keep yur cat’s envirnment as calm as pssible and make sure there are places where they feel safe. Smetimes cnfining them t a single rm with a litter bx, bedding and hme cmfrts can help them t settle.
Sme cats simply d nt like being tuched and handled. These are ften cats that received limited scialisatin with humans when they were kittens. These cats d best in a quiet husehld withut children and need understanding and patience t help build their cnfidence.
V. Translatin
Directins: Translate the fllwing sentences int English, using the wrds given in the brackets.
直到医生偶然发现了这种抗病毒药物,人们才正真相信它的存在。(by)
与我个人的成长经历相比,这个西北小村庄的发展更加令人感动。(cmpare)
只要这项研究的结果能够应用于新技术的开发,我们的努力就会得到回报。(s lng as)
离职,不管是什么工作,是一个艰难的改变,即使对于那些期待退休的人来说也是如此。(n matter)
VI. Guided Writing
Directins: Write an English cmpsi4tin in 120-150 wrds accrding t the instructins given belw in Chinese.
随着中国传统文化越来越受到国人的重视,例如中国的各种传统节日,它们充满了中国的历史、理念、哲学思考和善良的中国人对人性的深刻认知和理解。假如你是中华中学的学生李敏,关于这个话题在知乎上写一篇文章,谈谈你的看法,题目自拟。你的文章必须包括:
1. 选择一项中国传统节日和一项西方节日进行对比
2. 谈谈你对中国传统文化的理解
2023学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷
Tape script
I. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
M: Hey, I heard yu're int phtgraphy. What gt yu int it?
W: Yeah, I lve capturing mments. It started as a hbby, and nw I can't get enugh.
Q: What is the wman's hbby?
M: The weather is glmy tday. I lve rainy days, thugh. Hw abut yu?
W: Rainy days are czy, but I prefer the sun. It lifts my md.
Q: What des the wman prefer?
M: I heard yu gt a prmtin. Cngratulatins! Hw's the new rle?
W: Thanks! It's challenging but exciting. Learning a lt.
Q: What recently happened t the wman?
M: If yu culd travel anywhere, where wuld yu g?
W: I've always dreamed f explring the ancient ruins in Greece.
Q: What is the wman's prbable dream travel destinatin?
M: I saw yu at the gym yesterday. Are yu int fitness?
W: Yeah, trying t stay healthy. D yu wrk ut t?
Q: What did the man see the wman ding?
M: Where d yu see yurself in five years?
W: Hpefully, running my wn business. Hw abut yu?
Q: What d they discuss regarding the wman's future?
M: I tried this amazing sushi place dwntwn. D yu like sushi?
W: Oh, I lve sushi! Did yu try the dragn rlls?
M: Yes, they were delicius. What's yur favrite type f sushi?
W: I'm a fan f sashimi, especially salmn. Have yu been t any ther gd sushi spts
Q: What is the wman's favrite type f sushi?
W: I've been thinking abut furthering my studies. Cnsidering a master's degree.
M: That's a big decisin. What field are yu thinking f?
W: I'm leaning twards envirnmental science. It matches my lve fr sustainability.
M: That's great! It seems that envirnmental bilgy and envirnmental chemistry are ppular nwadays.
Q: What field is the wman cnsidering fr her master's degree?
W: Have yu seen the latest advancements in virtual reality?
M: Yeah, it's mind-blwing. Have yu tried any VR games r experiences?
W: Nt yet, but I'm curius. What d yu think VR will be used fr in the future?
M: I think it has ptential in educatin and training. Imagine virtual classrms r simulatins.
Q: What des the man think virtual reality will be used fr in the future?
M: I've started a new fitness rutine, fcusing n strength training.
W: That's great! What's yur gal with the new rutine?
M: I want t build muscle and imprve verall strength. Hw abut yu? Any fitness gals?
W: I'm int yga fr flexibility. My gal is t master sme advanced pses. D yu d any flexibility exercises?
Q: What is the wman's fitness gal in yga?
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear tw shrt passages and ne lnger cnversatin, and yu will be asked several questins n each f the passages and the cnversatin. The passages and the cnversatin will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
Welcme t tday's discussin n the imprtance f tth prtectin fr maintaining ideal ral health. Taking care f yur teeth is nt just abut achieving a bright smile; it's a crucial aspect f verall well-being. Let's explre sme key strategies fr effective tth prtectin.
Firstly, regular brushing with fluride tthpaste is a crnerstne f gd ral hygiene. Brushing yur teeth twice a day, in the mrning and befre bedtime, helps remve a sticky film f bacteria that frms n teeth, which can lead t tth decay and gum disease if nt prperly addressed.
In additin t brushing, integrating dental flss int yur daily rutine is essential. Dental flss helps clean between teeth, where tthbrush hairs might nt reach. This helps prevent the risk f develping tth decay in thse hard-t-reach areas.
Furthermre, being aware f yur diet plays a significant rle in tth prtectin. Limiting the cnsumptin f sugary fds and sft drinks is crucial, as sugar prvides a breeding grund fr harmful bacteria that erde tth enamel. Chse a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and dairy prducts t prmte strng and healthy teeth.
Fr individuals invlved in sprts r physical activities, wearing a muthguard is a psitive measure fr tth prtectin. Muthguards act as a cushin, absrbing the impact f blws t the face and preventing dental injuries such as chipped r kncked-ut teeth.
Lastly, regular dental check-ups are vital. Dentists can identify early signs f dental issues, allwing fr timely interventin and preventing the prgressin f prblems. Prfessinal cleanings and examinatins are key cmpnents f practical tth prtectin.
Questins:
Hw ften is it recmmended t brush yur teeth fr effective tth prtectin?
Why is limiting the cnsumptin f sugary fds and sft drinks imprtant fr tth prtectin?
What is the significance f regular dental check-ups in tth prtectin?
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
In the fast-paced wrld we live in tday, the cnvenience f fast fd delivery has becme an essential part f ur fd culture. The ability t enjy ur favrite meals withut leaving the cmfrt f ur hmes has transfrmed the way we apprach dining. Let's explre the varius aspects that make fast fd delivery a ppular and efficient chice fr many.
Firstly, the cnvenience factr cannt be verstated. With just a few taps n a mbile app r a quick phne call, yu can have a variety f delicius dishes delivered right t yur drstep. This cnvenience is particularly appreciated n busy days when cking r ging ut fr a meal may nt be practical.
Speed is anther key element f fast fd delivery services. Many restaurants are laying great emphasis n quick preparatin and delivery, ensuring that yur fd arrives ht and fresh. This is made pssible by advanced supply chain and technlgy, allwing fr efficient rder prcessing and accurate delivery time estimates.
Diversity in menu ptins is a significant advantage f fast fd delivery. Whether yu're lnging fr pizza, burgers, sushi, r even sme lcal flavurs, yu can explre a diverse range f chices frm varius restaurants withut leaving yur hme. This variety meets the need f different tastes and preferences, making fast fd delivery a versatile ptin fr individuals and families.
While fast fd delivery ffers many advantages, it's essential t strike a balance and maintain a healthy apprach t fd chices. Balancing between hme-cked meals and the ccasinal fast fd treat makes sure yur fd experience is enjyable and varied.
Questins:
What is a significant advantage f fast fd delivery in tday's busy wrld?
Hw d many fast fd delivery services ensure fd arrives ht and fresh?
What is a ntable advantage f the diverse menu ptins in fast fd delivery?
Questins 17 thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing passage.
W: Mark, I'm s excited abut ur trip t Eurpe, but I've been thinking a lt abut staying safe while we're there. Any tips?
M: Abslutely, Lisa. Safety is a tp pririty. First things first, make cpies f yur imprtant dcuments, like passprts and travel insurance. Keep ne set with yu and leave anther with smene yu trust back hme. And it’s unacceptable t share cpies with fellw travelers.
W: That's a gd idea. I've heard abut travel insurance, but I'm nt sure what it cvers.
M: Travel insurance is a lifesaver. It typically cvers medical emergencies, trip cancellatins, and even lst baggage. It's a small investment fr peace f mind.
W: Great advice. What abut staying cnnected with ur families?
M: We shuld have a plan fr cmmunicatin. We can use messaging apps with Wi-Fi, but it's als wise t have a lcal SIM card fr emergencies. And dn't frget t check in regularly, especially when we change lcatins.
W: True. Nw, what abut ur belngings? I've read abut pickpcketing being cmmn in sme places.
M: Abslutely. Invest in sme anti-theft gear, like RFID-blcking wallets and backpacks. Be aware f yur surrundings, especially in crwded areas, and use htel safes fr valuables.
W: Gd pint. Nw, what abut health precautins? I've heard stries abut travelers getting sick.
M: Research vaccinatins and health recmmendatins fr ur destinatin. Pack a small first aid kit with essentials, and be cautius abut what yu eat and drink. It's crucial t drink enugh water every day.
W: Thanks, Mark. These are all excellent tips. I feel mre prepared nw.
M: N prblem, Lisa. It's all abut being practive and aware. Nw, let's enjy ur cffee and finalize ur itinerary.
Questins:
What des Mark suggest abut imprtant dcuments like passprts?
Hw des Mark recmmend staying cnnected with family during the trip?
What precautinary measures des Mark suggest fr aviding pickpcketing?
What health precautins des Mark advise fr the trip?
Keys
I. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A Shrt Cnversatins
1-5 BBDDD 6-10 BBBCC
Sectin B
11-13 BDA14-16 BCB 17-20 BCBC
II. Grammar and vcabulary
Sectin A
21. may 22. In additin t 23. being recgnized 24. f 25. mined
26. prviding 27. prpsed 28. had been established 29. which 30. the mst diverse
Sectin B
31- 35 D K G A I 36 - 40 F B E H C
III. Reading Cmprehensin
Sectin A
41-45 ABCAB 46-50 CDADD 51-55 CBBAC
Sectin B
56-58 BCB59-62 BCCD 63-66 CBDD
Sectin C
DFAB
IV. Summary Writing
Cats’ temperament is linked t their upbringing r innate traits. Health issues may als affect behavir, requiring vet attentin. Stress frm sharing resurces like litter trays is highlighted, suggesting individual essentials. Envirnmental changes, like mving r having new cmers, can impact cats, urging a calm envirnment. Cats nt liking tuch might stem frm limited scializatin, needing patience in quiet hmes.
V. Translatin
72. By the time dctrs accidentally discvered this antiviral drug (antivirus drug),
10.5 0.5
the peple truly believed in its existence (peple began t knw it) .
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73. Cmpared t my persnal grwth experiences, the develpment f this nrthwest village
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is mre tuching.
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74. S lng as the results f this research can be applied t the develpment f new technlgies,
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ur effrts will be rewarded.
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75. Quitting a jb, n matter what it is, is a difficult change,
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and it is same even fr thse lking frward t retirement.
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VI Guided writing
As a student at Zhnghua High Schl, I've witnessed the grwing appreciatin f traditinal Chinese culture amng my fellw cuntrymen. Traditinal Chinese festivals, such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, embdy nt nly China's histry but als its philsphical reflectins and the prfund understanding and cmpassin f the Chinese peple twards human nature. On this tpic, I recently shared my thughts n Zhihu, shedding light n my perspective.
Firstly, let's cmpare a Chinese traditinal festival with a Western ne. Taking the Spring Festival and Christmas as examples, the Spring Festival is China's paramunt traditinal celebratin, symblizing new beginnings, family reunins, and a prfund emphasis n family values. In cntrast, Christmas in the West places a greater emphasis n gift exchanges and a cmmercial atmsphere, highlighting persnal enjyment and festivities.
In my view, traditinal Chinese culture is a vast and prfund treasure trve. It encmpasses nt nly rituals and custms but als prfund cntemplatins n life, nature, and interpersnal relatinships. Traditinal Chinese values, centered arund family, filial piety, and harmny, have instilled in me a mral cmpass. Thrugh traditinal festivals, I've learned the imprtance f respecting elders and cherishing family, invaluable lessns shaping my grwth.
In tday's sciety, the cmparisn between Chinese and Western cultures has deepened my understanding f the uniqueness f traditinal Chinese culture. It's crucial t cntinue prmting the values embedded in ur traditins, fstering a mre harmnius and civilized sciety.
A. attractinB. waitingC. mysteryD. uniqueE. simply F. riginally
G. stable H. ppularityI. dnatingJ. searchingK. interfere
A. Mving mre may nt prevent a child frm becming verweight, but studies shw clearly that it helps bth physical and mental health.
B. And althugh rural areas have mre undevelped utdr space, they ften lack playgrunds, tracks and exercise facilities
C. A lack f safe places fr them t play utside the hme als cntributes t kids besity.
D. It als suggested prescribing weight-lss drugs t children 12 and lder and surgery t teens 13 and lder.
E. Increased screen time and changing nrms arund letting kids play utdrs are unsupervised.
F. They have significant side effects fr bth kids and adults.
考生注意:
考试时间120分钟,试卷满分140分。
I. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A Shrt Cnversatins
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
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A. PaintingB. PhtgraphyC. Playing guitarD. Cking
A. Rainy daysB. Sunny daysC. Cludy daysD. Snwy days
A. GraduatedB. Gt marriedC. Bught a huseD. Gt prmted
A. ParisB. Tky C. RmeD. Athens
A. ShppingB. EatingC. ReadingD. Wrking ut
A. Travel plansB. Career galsC. Relatinship statusD. Hbbies
A. Dragn RllsB. SashimiC. Salmn RllsD. Tempura Rlls
A. Business AdministratinB. Envirnmental Science
C. Cmputer ScienceD. Psychlgy
A. Entertainment nlyB. Medical purpses
C. Educatin and trainingD. Virtual turism
A. Imprving healthB. Building muscle
C. FlexibilityD. Weight lss
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear several lnger cnversatin(s) and shrt passage(s), and yu will be asked several questins n each f the cnversatin(s) and the passage(s). The cnversatin(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
A. Once a dayB. Twice a dayC. Three times a dayD. Every ther day
A. T imprve digestinB. T prevent bad breath
C. T enhance tth surfaceD. T reduce the risk f decayed tth
A. Early detectin f issues B. Emergency tth extractin
C. Teeth whitening prceduresD. Imprving gum health
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
A. Cking at hme with the help f family
B. Quick and cnvenient access t favrite meals
C. Dining ut regularly s as t have balanced nutritin
D. Aviding all junk fd which nly tastes nice
A. Slw preparatin and nice ckingB. Accurate delivery time estimates
C. Quick preparatin and deliveryD. Unlimited menu ptins t be cnfusing
A. Limited chicesB. Prviding varius tastes and preferences
C. Only ffering pizza and burgersD. Exclusively featuring lcal fds
Questins 17 thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing cnversatin.
A. Keep all cpies in htel safe fr imprtant dcuments
B. Make cpies and leave ne set with smene back hme
C. Dn't make cpies t avid misplacement
D. Share cpies with fellw travelers
A. Use lcal SIM cards s as t get tuch with family quickly
B. Check in nly when changing cuntries
C. Use messaging apps and a lcal SIM card fr emergencies
D. Avid cmmunicatin t fcus n the trip
A. Always carry large amunts f cash
B. Use RFID-blcking wallets and backpacks
C. Avid crwded areas entirely
D. Trust strangers t watch yur belngings
A. Avid vaccinatins and bring yur wn fd fr health purpse.
B. Eat and drink anything available, especially thse with lcal flavrs
C. Explre infrmatin n vaccinatins and health guidelines.
D. Dn't wrry abut staying thirsty.
II. Grammar and vcabulary
Sectin A
Directins: After reading the passage belw, fill in the blanks t make the passage cherent and grammatically crrect. Fr the blanks with a given wrd, fill in each blank with the prper frm f the given wrd; fr the ther blanks, use ne wrd that best fits each blank.
Perhaps even mre incredible is that it’s smack bang in the middle f Kentucky.
Mammth Cave Natinal Park preserves this unique and histrical natural wnder. As large as the limestne cave system is, park fficials, estimate there (21) _______ be anther 600 miles f cave passageways that have yet t be explred.
(22) _______ _______ _______ thse unexplred, mre than 200 caves exist in the park that are discnnected frm the larger system.
The incredible rck frmatins have resulted in the park (23) _______ (recgnize) as a Wrld Heritage Site, thanks t its extrardinary size and scientific imprtance – making it ne f nly 13 natural US sites with that title.
The caves were created naturally by the prcess f limestne ersin, which is knwn as “karst tpgraphy”. Rain and rivers slwly disslve and shape sft limestne, which creates the vast undergrund netwrk. The system is still being shaped and carved tday. Nt nly are they a stunning destinatin t visit, but the system als prvides drinking water fr rughly 40% f the US ppulatin – and they’re (24) _______ histrical significance t.
The caves act as a time capsule that preserve ver 5,000 years f human histry – and the caves’ first explrers were Native Americans, wh (25) _______ (mine) the upper levels f Mammth Cave. Thanks t the cave system’s atmsphere and natural prtectin frm any kind f human disturbance, the archaelgical sites have been left in great shape. Several sets f Native American remains have been recvered, (26) _______ (prvide) fascinating evidence f pre-Clumbian funerary practices.
Mammth Cave was established as a natinal park thanks t strng lcal supprt. Back in the 1920s, Secretary f the Interir Hubert Wrk created the Suthern Appalachian Natinal Park Cmmissin in 1925 t survey (27) _______ (prpse) park sites, including the caves. After years f wrk acquiring the land fr the park, as well as building rads, trails, and public facilities, Mammth Cave Natinal Park was established n July 1, 1941.
Pineering African Americans were sme f the first cave guides, and are respnsible fr sme f the mre recently discvered passageways. Stephen Bishp, wh was a slave, wrked in the cave frm 1838 t 1856 and ventured beynd the tur rutes that (28) ______ (establish). He crssed a terrifying drp called the “bttmless pit” t discver unmapped areas f the cave system. Althugh they were unrecgnized at the time, pineers like Bishp helped spark the glden age f cave explratin.
The park nw receives arund 2 millin visitrs a year, with rughly a quarter taking a tur f the caves – everything frm a cultural tur t the mre adventurus scrambling turs n ffer. The cave supprts mre than 130 wildlife species, such as the eyeless cavefish, (29) _______ has adapted t the lightless envirnment by n lnger grwing eyes, and the cave crayfish.
Mammth Cave Natinal Park is als much mre than just a cave; its surrunding frest cntains ne f (30) _______ (diverse) habitats in the cuntry. There are miles f trails pen fr hrseback riding, with kayak and cane trails and great fishing spts. There are als mre than 1,300 flwering species in the frest, and animals like wd warblers, thrushes, and bald eagles can regularly be sptted.
Sectin B
Directins: Fill in each blank with a prper wrd chsen frm the bx. Each wrd can be used nly nce. Nte that there is ne wrd mre than yu need.
There’s a rarely-visited, dusty crner f the wrld where smething magical happens. The place, which lks like Mars with its red rck landscape, is the Tataca Desert, in Clmbia.
Tataca is lcated in the regin f Huila, suth f the cuntry’s capital Bgtá. Althugh Tataca, with its prtruding cacti and red rippled rcks, is called a desert, it is in fact a dry trpical frest. But the exciting, and very (31) _______, feature f this desert, is what happens abve it, at night.
Thanks t its remte lcatin–it’s almst 30 miles and an hur’s drive ver bumpy winding rads t the nearest twn–Tataca has n light pllutin t (32) _______ with the night sky.
Up t 88 cnstellatins (星座) are visible n a clear night, as well as bth hemispheres – smething that happens nwhere else in the wrld.
The warm and dry climate helps with stargazing; a (33) _______ atmsphere, which happens in dry spts r places f high elevatin, decreases smething called scintillatin, which is when a star’s light rises and falls rapidly. It’s why stars twinkle, which lks beautiful but isn’t s great fr astrnmers.
Nt nly is Tataca a natural wnder, but the DIY bservatry that’s run by a Clmbian man named Javier Fernanda Rua Restrep has becme a star (34) _______ t. In fact, this humble building attracts stargazers frm all ver the wrld, frm China t Iceland t Australia. And Restrep has als becme well-knwn in astrnmer circles, with a few scientists (35) _______ their wn telescpes t supprt the grassrts bservatry.
The Clmbian, wh is (36) _______ frm Cali, fell in lve with the stars thanks t his father’s interest in astrnmy and science, and first visited Tataca in 1997, t try t see the Cmet Hale-Bpp. He stayed fr a cuple f days befre heading back t his hmetwn. But within a mnth, he returned t Tataca–and never left, camping ut fr weeks n end (37) _______ fr the night t cme s that he culd watch the stars.
At first Restrep had wrked at the Clmbian gvernment’s bservatry, which he helped staff fr 15 years. But after budget cuts meant he lst his jb, he figured he wuld (38) _______ build his wn.
In 2015, Restrep pened the drs t his bservatry–Tataca Astrnmia–with just ne telescpe. Nw, as Clmbia has grwn in (39) _______ as a turist destinatin, hundreds flck t Restrep’s star party, which he hlds nce a year in July.
Tataca Astrnmia is nly pen n starry nights, and Restrep remains the sle emplyee. But that desn’t distract frm the intimacy and the specialness f the place. The structure sits n a small patch f land that Restrep bught himself, and is crdned(隔离)ff by tarpaulin(油布) t add an extra sense f (40) _______ and intrigue(阴谋)fr visitrs.
“The stars… they put my life int its tiny perspective,” he says, “and they cnstantly remind me there are greater things ut there.”
III. Reading Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: Fr each blank in the fllwing passage there are fur wrds r phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the wrd r phrase that best fits the cntext.
Acupuncture(针灸), an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the remedy fr cuntless patients fr thusands f years. Befre mdern medicine came t life, ancient Chinese used stne tls t (41) _______ pain. Over time, this primitive practice (42) _______ evlved int a cmprehensive and prfund medical system and (43) _______ the rt f acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a treatment that aims t (44) _______ the bdy’s self-regulating functins. Its therapeutic principles are in line with the (45) _______ cncepts f traditinal Chinese medicine, which emphasizes all-inclusive treatment, meridian(经络) adjustment, balance f bdily functins and verall physilgical well-being.
Practices can (46) _______ in frms, including needle insertin, cupping and scraping. Needle insertin, the mst cmmn methd, is (47) _______ by inserting hair-thin needles int meridians, (48) _______ specific pints n the bdy that (49)_______ vital energy (the qi). Practitiners lift, twirl and rtate needles t unblck the flw f energy; (50) _______ yin and yang balance; and stimulate the bdy’s innate (51) _______ t heal itself.
Lking beynd China, acupuncture has becme a glbal (52) _______. Over the years, acupuncture has seen many advancements in scientific research and mdern medicine. It is nw a mainstream (53) _______ and cmplementary treatment fr a variety f weaknesses. Accrding t a 2019 WHO reprt, acupuncture is used in 113 f its 120 member cuntries, (54) _______ its widespread recgnitin and applicatin.
As an ancient Chinese medical (55) _______ with a rich histry and deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an embdiment f prfund cultural heritage and a hlistic path t healing.
A. relieveB. resume C. release D. rebel
A. radically B. graduallyC. reluctantly D. randmly
A. cultivated B. evaluatedC. shapedD. eliminated
A. prmteB. reflectC. alternateD. perfrm
A. ccasinal B. philsphicalC. cnsiderable D. mechanical
A. ariseB. healC. varyD. survive
A. taken verB. ended upC. figured utD. carried ut
A. rB. andC. whileD. with
A. blckB. generateC. mtivateD. channel
A. terrify B. stimulateC. reserveD. restre
A. willingnessB. instinct C. ptentialD. nutrient
A. libertyB. therapyC. curisity D. wnderland
A. prprtinB. alternativeC. prcedureD. affectin
A. illustratingB. predictingC. featuring D. nminating
A. assessmentB. ccupatinC. practiceD. bedience
Sectin B
Directins: Read the fllwing three passages. Each passage is fllwed by several questins r unfinished statements. Fr each f them there are fur chices marked A, B, C and D. Chse the ne that fits best accrding t the infrmatin given in the passage yu have just read.
A
Han Gurui, a flk artist specializing in making Dngming grain pictures, is generally busy in autumn as he needs t cllect materials fr his wrk. This year, he has been even busier, as he has attended fairs t demnstrate his skills and prmte grain art.
The grain pictures, which take their name frm Dngming cunty in Heze, Shandng prvince, are a traditinal flk craft with a histry f mre than 200 years. The practice was listed as a prvincial intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) in 2016 by the Shandng Prvincial Department f Culture and Turism.
After being treated t prevent decay and insect infestatin, grains, grass and vegetable seeds are glued tgether t frm a picture.
"We use the different shapes and clrs f grains and seeds, which are all cllected frm the field," says Han.
Brn in Dngming, a cunty alng the banks f the Yellw River, he attended a reginal fair in mid-Octber. His pictures attracted many children wh asked questins, such as, "will these seeds sprut", and "can these grains be eaten?"
Han answered the children’s questins while shwing them hw t use grains and seeds t make a picture.
"Only nw, when fd is sufficient, can peple make a picture with surplus grain," he says.
T make pictures that mre peple like, Han wrks in the style f Chinese ink and Western il paintings. Nw his grain pictures are nt nly sld in cities acrss China, but als t verseas markets, including sme Eurpean cuntries, Suth Krea and Japan, he says.
"Grain pictures have becme a cultural prduct that is helping t enrich farmers living n the Yellw River plain," says Han.
The Yellw River, the cuntry’s secnd lngest, is cnsidered the cradle f Chinese civilizatin. Fr thusands f years, the peple living alng its banks have nurtured rich and vibrant cultures that have endured t this day.
T give peple the pprtunity t familiarize themselves with its rich culture and plentiful prducts, Shandng prvince has rganized fairs named after the river thrughut the year, with sme events held in cmmunities t invlve mre peple.
At the fairs, intangible cultural heritage items, handicrafts, lcal delicacies, perfrmances, and agricultural prducts are available.
At ne fair in a cmmunity in Jinan, the capital city f Shandng, in late Octber, mre than 10 types f handicrafts were n shw, including gurd-carving, paper-cutting, textiles and hemp rpe weaving.
"The fair builds a bridge between intangible cultural heritage prducers and cnsumers. Using items that are embdied with traditinal culture is a gd way t pass n culture," says Sun Xicai, deputy directr f Jinan Flk Literature and Art Assciatin.
At the fair, 60-smething Yu Shaqing, wh was selling animal-shaped textile prducts, attracted a lt f buyers.
"Many yung peple shw an interest in my prducts. They buy them t decrate their rms and cars," says Yu.
Yu, wh wrked in embridery design befre retiring, designs her prducts, which take the shape f animals like tigers, rabbits and ducks. Currently, she is wrking n a dragn design fr next year t welcme the Year f the Dragn.
What d the grains underg befre being used in the artwrk?
A. Grains are carefully selected, painted in varius clrs and air-dried.
B. Grains and seeds are bnded fllwing certain preservative treatment.
C. Grains and seeds are well preserved s that they will sput.
D. Grains are carved and then assembled int a picture.
Peple make grain pictures _______.
A. due t advancements in technlgy
B. because f nurtured rich and vibrant cultures alng the Yellw River
C. in situatins where there is a sufficient and excessive supply f grains
D. as a result f gvernment’s financial supprts fr lcal artists
What types f prducts and cultural elements were available at the fairs rganized by Shandng prvince thrughut the year?
A. Electrnics and fashin items; perfrmances shwcasing mdern technlgy
B. Handicrafts, lcal delicacies, perfrmances, and items embdied with traditinal culture
C. Industrial machinery and tls; demnstratins f manufacturing prcesses
D. Luxury gds and designer fashin; fashin shws featuring internatinal designers
B
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk f Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new UCL-led study.
In the study f peple aged ver 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers fund ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked t subsequent cgnitive decline as well as the depsitin (沉积) f harmful brain prteins linked t Alzheimer’s.
Lead authr Dr Natalie Marchant (UCL Psychiatry) said: “Depressin and anxiety in mid-life and ld age are already knwn t be risk factrs fr dementia(痴呆). Here, we fund that certain thinking patterns implicated in depressin and anxiety culd be an underlying reasn why peple with thse disrders are mre likely t develp dementia.
“We hpe that ur findings culd be used t develp strategies t lwer peple’s risk f dementia by helping them t reduce their negative thinking patterns.”
Fr the Alzheimer’s Sciety-supprted study, the research team frm UCL, INSERM and McGill University studied 292 peple ver the age f 55 wh were part f the PREVENT-AD chrt study, and a further 68 peple frm the IMAP+ chrt.
Over a perid f tw years, the study participants respnded t questins abut hw they typically think abut negative experiences, fcusing n RNT patterns like ruminatin (沉思) abut the past and wrry abut the future. The participants als cmpleted measures f depressin and anxiety symptms.
Their cgnitive functin was assessed, measuring memry, attentin, spatial cgnitin, and language. Sme (113) f the participants als underwent PET brain scans, measuring depsits f tau and amylid, tw prteins which cause the mst cmmn type f dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, when they build up in the brain.
The researchers fund that peple wh exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced mre cgnitive decline ver a fur-year perid, and declines in memry (which is amng the earlier signs f Alzheimer’s disease), and they were mre likely t have amylid and tau depsits in their brain.
“We prpse that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factr fr dementia as it culd cntribute t dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.
The researchers suggest that RNT may cntribute t Alzheimer’s risk via its impact n indicatrs f stress such as high bld pressure, as ther studies have fund that physilgical stress can cntribute t amylid and tau depsitin.
C-authr Dr Gael Chételat cmmented: “Our thughts can have a bilgical impact n ur physical health, which might be psitive r negative. Mental training practices such as meditatin might help prmting psitive- while dwn-regulating negative-assciated mental schemes.
“Lking after yur mental health is imprtant, and it shuld be a majr public health pririty, as it’s nt nly imprtant fr peple’s health and well-being in the shrt term, but it culd als impact yur eventual risk f dementia.”
Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is linked t ______.
A. thinking apprach imprvement in later years
B. later cgnitive decline and the depsit f harmful brain prteins.
C. anxiety disrders which ccurs in females slely
D. individuals f yunger age, which is turning int a trend
Accrding t Dr. Natalie Marchant, certain thinking patterns _______.
A. have n substantial impact n dementia
B. are primary cntributrs t depressin and anxiety disrders
C. culd be a reasn why sme peple are mre likely t get dementia.
D. Relevant primarily in mid-life, nt in ld age
In the study ver a perid f tw years, the participants were asked abut their _______.
A. favrite persnal experiences
B. daily rutines and habits
C. typical thinking abut negative experiences
D. perspectives n varius mental health practices
What d the researchers prpse as a ptential new risk factr fr dementia?
A. Depressin and anxiety disrders
B. Accumulatin f amylid and tau depsits in the brain
C. Repetitive psitive thinking patterns
D. Repetitive negative thinking patterns
C
Zin Natinal Park in Utah has plenty f trails, but Angels Landing may be the mst breathtaking. Picture this. Yu begin the hike n the wide and well-maintained West Rim Trail. It fllws the river and then crsses the bttm f the canyn, surrunded by 270-millin-year-ld layers f rck. Relaxing, right? Just wait fr it. The trail then starts t climb via a series f switchbacks (急转弯) leading up the side f the muntain. Then mre switchbacks: 21 tighter turns, called “Walter’s Wiggles,” where elevatin levels rapidly increase. Yur heartbeat is prbably rapidly increasing at this pint, t.
On tp f Walter’s Wiggles, yu can stp fr a stunning view (perhaps with a marriage prpsal) and a restrm stp while yu cntemplate (仔细考虑) the final stretch f the hike. If yu’re afraid f heights, it’s best t turn back nw. The last stretch is the real test f bravery.
The last half mile f the hike is what really ranks it as ne f the natin’s mst dangerus. Angels Landing itself is a fin-like frmatin jutting(突出)1,500 feet ut f the canyn, and this is where yu make the final 500-ft climb. Guardrails and chains blted(拴住)int the cliff help yu keep frm tumbling ver the extremely steep ledge. Yu’re literally living n the edge, and yu dn’t want t trust the “angels” dwn there t catch yu. Once yu reach the tp, hwever, it’ll all be wrth it: 360-degree views f the canyn make a great backdrp fr kicking back and having a meal befre yu cme back dwn the way yu came.
Angels Landing might be dangerus, but thankfully, nt t many peple have had fatal falls. Accrding t the park website, seven peple have died in the 100 years the park has existed. Still, this is a very vigrus hike. If yu’re ut f shape, bringing yung children alng, feel ill r prne t fainting, r are just plain afraid f heights, pt fr an easier trail.
Angel’s Landing is a great hike fr mst f the year, besides the cld winter mnths when the trails culd becme dangerusly slippery. Summer is the mst ppular time f year — and therefre the mst crwded — but it can als get extremely ht, s pt fr an early mrning hike while the temperatures are still mild.
Sure, it’s dangerus, but there’s a reasn this is ne f Zin ‘s mst ppular hikes. If yu’re up fr the challenge, Angels Landing will definitely deliver rewards.
This article first appeared n Curisity.cm.
What gelgical feature surrunds the hiker during the initial part f the hike?
A. Plenty f trails in the park. B. Muntain Peaks.
C. 270-millin-year-ld layers f rck. D. Grass Meadws.
What is the main attractin and appeal f Angels Landing?
A. The challenging hike with switchbacks
B. The 360-degree views f the canyn
C. The well-maintained West Rim Trail
D. The river crssing and rck frmatins
Which f the fllwing statement is true accrding t the passage?
A. If a turist is afraid f heights, it’s best t turn back nt Angels Landing.
B. Seven peple have died s far due t slippery trails in winter.
C. Bringing yung kids alng t climb nt Angels Landing will be appreciated.
D. Taking a break with the views f the canyn as backgrund is abslutely wrth the trip.
Which f the fllwing culd be the best title fr the passage?
A. Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Explring Zin Natinal Park's Trails
B. Zin's Ultimate Thrill: The Adrenaline-Pumping Angels Landing Expeditin
C. Chasing Heights: Angels Landing Adventure in Utah's Zin Natinal Park
D. Angels Landing: Cnquering Utah's Breathtaking and Daring Hike in Zin Natinal Park
Sectin C
Directins: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a prper sentence given in the bx. Each sentence can be used nly nce. Nte that there are tw mre sentences than yu need.
The rate f childhd besity in the U.S. has tripled ver the past 50 years. But what this trend means fr children’s lng-term health, and what t d abut it (if anything), is nt s clear.
The American Academy f Pediatrics (AAP) made waves this year by recmmending that dctrs put bese kids as yung as tw years ld n intensive, family-riented lifestyle and behavir plans. (67) ________________________________ This advice marks a shift frm the rganizatin’s previus stance f “watch and wait,” and it reflects the AAP’s belief that besity is a disease and the grup’s adptin f a mre practive psitin n childhd besity.
Yet the lifestyle prgrams the AAP recmmends are expensive, inaccessible t mst children and hard t maintain — and the guidelines acknwledge these barriers. Few weight-lss drugs have been apprved fr lder children, althugh many are used ff-label. (68) ________________________________ And surgery, while becming mre cmmn, has inherent risks and few lng-term safety data — it culd, fr instance, cause nutritinal deficits in grwing children. Furthermre, it’s nt clear whether interventins in yungsters help t imprve health r merely add t the stigma verweight kids face frm a fat-phbic sciety. This stigma can lead t mental health prblems and eating disrders.
Rather than fixating n numbers n a scale, the U.S. and cuntries with similar trends shuld fcus n an underlying truth: we need t invest in mre and safer places fr children t play where they can mve and run arund, climb and jump, ride and skate.
(69) ________________________________ In 2020 the Centers fr Disease Cntrl and Preventin fund, unsurprisingly, that kids’ sprts participatin increases with their parents’ incmes: abut 70 percent f kids whse families earn mre than $105,000 a year participate in sprts, but nly 51 percent f middle-class kids and 31 percent f children at r belw the pverty line d. This disparity hurts peple f clr the mst. Mre than 60 percent f white children, fr instance, participate in athletics, but nly 42 percent f Black children and 47 percent f Hispanic children d. Experts blame these prblems n the privatizatin f sprts—as public investment in schl-based athletics dwindles, expensive private leagues have grwn, leaving many kids ut.
Accrding t the U.S. Department f Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines fr Americans, children between ages six and 17 shuld get at least an hur f mderate t intense physical activity every day. Yet nly 21 t 28 percent f U.S. kids meet this target, tw gvernment-spnsred surveys fund. The nnprfit Active Healthy Kids Glbal Alliance evaluates physical activity in American children, and in 2022 the grup gave the U.S. a grade f D–.
Why is it s hard t get kids mving? In additin t fewer pprtunities at schl, researchers cite increased screen time, changing nrms arund letting kids play utdrs unsupervised, and a lack f safe places fr them t play utside the hme.
New Yrk City, fr example, had 2,067 public playgrunds as f 2019 — a “meager” amunt fr its large ppulatin, accrding t a reprt frm the city cmptrller — and inspectrs fund hazardus equipment at ne quarter f them. In Ls Angeles in 2015, nly 33 percent f yuths lived within walking distance f a park, accrding t the L.A. Neighbrhd Land Trust. Lwer-incme neighbrhds tend t have the fewest public play spaces, despite ften having a high ppulatin density. (70) ________________________________.
Kids everywhere need mre places t play: trails, skate parks and climbing walls, gardens and ball fields, bike paths and basketball curts. Vigrus public funding t build and keep up these areas is crucial, but ther ptins such as shared-use agreements can make unused spaces available t the public.
IV. Summary Writing
Directins: Read the fllwing passage. Summarize the main idea and the main pint(s) f the passage in n mre than 60 wrds. Use yur wn wrds as far as pssible.
There are many reasns why sme cats are bad-tempered; their temperament can be influenced by their upbringing r they are simply brn that way. Hwever, even the sweetest, mst affectinate cats can suddenly becme bad-tempered and behave ut f character. Accrding t veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren, the prblem can generally be slved, but yu’ll need t lk fr underlying issues.
Changes in a cat’s behaviur can ften be explained by a health prblem. Pain can cause cats t behave very differently, and it’s easy t mistake a prblem as behaviural, when in fact it is medical. Shuld yu bserve a significant change in yur cat’s behaviur, then a visit t the vet is the best place t start? Watch ut fr changes in eating, drinking r litter-bx habits. Als hiding and aviding being tuched. Be sure t reprt all changes t yur vet. There are many cat health prblems that can be readily treated t ease symptms and pain fr yur cat.
It pays t remember that cats dn’t like t share r queue. Sharing f ‘resurces’ such as litter trays and fdbwls can cause stress and anxiety fr many cats. It’s always a gd idea t prvide each cat with their wn litter bx, fd, water bwls and bed as a minimum. One litter bx fr each cat plus a spare is even better, as are multiple sleeping spts and extra scratching psts. A lack f space t hide frm r avid ther cats, cmpetitin fr territry and lack f individual attentin can als add t husehld frictin. If yur cat is feeling anxius, ffering it an elevated place t sit, such as a climbing tree, can be helpful.
Mving t a new huse, the arrival f a new baby, new pets and ther types f change can seriusly impact cat behaviur. Cats are creatures f habit and tend t be territrial, s a change in rutine may cause them t react in a number f ways, including withdrawal r aggressin. Try t keep yur cat’s envirnment as calm as pssible and make sure there are places where they feel safe. Smetimes cnfining them t a single rm with a litter bx, bedding and hme cmfrts can help them t settle.
Sme cats simply d nt like being tuched and handled. These are ften cats that received limited scialisatin with humans when they were kittens. These cats d best in a quiet husehld withut children and need understanding and patience t help build their cnfidence.
V. Translatin
Directins: Translate the fllwing sentences int English, using the wrds given in the brackets.
直到医生偶然发现了这种抗病毒药物,人们才正真相信它的存在。(by)
与我个人的成长经历相比,这个西北小村庄的发展更加令人感动。(cmpare)
只要这项研究的结果能够应用于新技术的开发,我们的努力就会得到回报。(s lng as)
离职,不管是什么工作,是一个艰难的改变,即使对于那些期待退休的人来说也是如此。(n matter)
VI. Guided Writing
Directins: Write an English cmpsi4tin in 120-150 wrds accrding t the instructins given belw in Chinese.
随着中国传统文化越来越受到国人的重视,例如中国的各种传统节日,它们充满了中国的历史、理念、哲学思考和善良的中国人对人性的深刻认知和理解。假如你是中华中学的学生李敏,关于这个话题在知乎上写一篇文章,谈谈你的看法,题目自拟。你的文章必须包括:
1. 选择一项中国传统节日和一项西方节日进行对比
2. 谈谈你对中国传统文化的理解
2023学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷
Tape script
I. Listening Cmprehensin
Sectin A
Directins: In Sectin A, yu will hear ten shrt cnversatins between tw speakers. At the end f each cnversatin, a questin will be asked abut what was said. The cnversatins and the questins will be spken nly nce. After yu hear a cnversatin and the questin abut it, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper, and decide which ne is the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
M: Hey, I heard yu're int phtgraphy. What gt yu int it?
W: Yeah, I lve capturing mments. It started as a hbby, and nw I can't get enugh.
Q: What is the wman's hbby?
M: The weather is glmy tday. I lve rainy days, thugh. Hw abut yu?
W: Rainy days are czy, but I prefer the sun. It lifts my md.
Q: What des the wman prefer?
M: I heard yu gt a prmtin. Cngratulatins! Hw's the new rle?
W: Thanks! It's challenging but exciting. Learning a lt.
Q: What recently happened t the wman?
M: If yu culd travel anywhere, where wuld yu g?
W: I've always dreamed f explring the ancient ruins in Greece.
Q: What is the wman's prbable dream travel destinatin?
M: I saw yu at the gym yesterday. Are yu int fitness?
W: Yeah, trying t stay healthy. D yu wrk ut t?
Q: What did the man see the wman ding?
M: Where d yu see yurself in five years?
W: Hpefully, running my wn business. Hw abut yu?
Q: What d they discuss regarding the wman's future?
M: I tried this amazing sushi place dwntwn. D yu like sushi?
W: Oh, I lve sushi! Did yu try the dragn rlls?
M: Yes, they were delicius. What's yur favrite type f sushi?
W: I'm a fan f sashimi, especially salmn. Have yu been t any ther gd sushi spts
Q: What is the wman's favrite type f sushi?
W: I've been thinking abut furthering my studies. Cnsidering a master's degree.
M: That's a big decisin. What field are yu thinking f?
W: I'm leaning twards envirnmental science. It matches my lve fr sustainability.
M: That's great! It seems that envirnmental bilgy and envirnmental chemistry are ppular nwadays.
Q: What field is the wman cnsidering fr her master's degree?
W: Have yu seen the latest advancements in virtual reality?
M: Yeah, it's mind-blwing. Have yu tried any VR games r experiences?
W: Nt yet, but I'm curius. What d yu think VR will be used fr in the future?
M: I think it has ptential in educatin and training. Imagine virtual classrms r simulatins.
Q: What des the man think virtual reality will be used fr in the future?
M: I've started a new fitness rutine, fcusing n strength training.
W: That's great! What's yur gal with the new rutine?
M: I want t build muscle and imprve verall strength. Hw abut yu? Any fitness gals?
W: I'm int yga fr flexibility. My gal is t master sme advanced pses. D yu d any flexibility exercises?
Q: What is the wman's fitness gal in yga?
Sectin B
Directins: In Sectin B, yu will hear tw shrt passages and ne lnger cnversatin, and yu will be asked several questins n each f the passages and the cnversatin. The passages and the cnversatin will be read twice, but the questins will be spken nly nce. When yu hear a questin, read the fur pssible answers n yur paper and decide which ne wuld be the best answer t the questin yu have heard.
Questins 11 thrugh 13 are based n the fllwing passage.
Welcme t tday's discussin n the imprtance f tth prtectin fr maintaining ideal ral health. Taking care f yur teeth is nt just abut achieving a bright smile; it's a crucial aspect f verall well-being. Let's explre sme key strategies fr effective tth prtectin.
Firstly, regular brushing with fluride tthpaste is a crnerstne f gd ral hygiene. Brushing yur teeth twice a day, in the mrning and befre bedtime, helps remve a sticky film f bacteria that frms n teeth, which can lead t tth decay and gum disease if nt prperly addressed.
In additin t brushing, integrating dental flss int yur daily rutine is essential. Dental flss helps clean between teeth, where tthbrush hairs might nt reach. This helps prevent the risk f develping tth decay in thse hard-t-reach areas.
Furthermre, being aware f yur diet plays a significant rle in tth prtectin. Limiting the cnsumptin f sugary fds and sft drinks is crucial, as sugar prvides a breeding grund fr harmful bacteria that erde tth enamel. Chse a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and dairy prducts t prmte strng and healthy teeth.
Fr individuals invlved in sprts r physical activities, wearing a muthguard is a psitive measure fr tth prtectin. Muthguards act as a cushin, absrbing the impact f blws t the face and preventing dental injuries such as chipped r kncked-ut teeth.
Lastly, regular dental check-ups are vital. Dentists can identify early signs f dental issues, allwing fr timely interventin and preventing the prgressin f prblems. Prfessinal cleanings and examinatins are key cmpnents f practical tth prtectin.
Questins:
Hw ften is it recmmended t brush yur teeth fr effective tth prtectin?
Why is limiting the cnsumptin f sugary fds and sft drinks imprtant fr tth prtectin?
What is the significance f regular dental check-ups in tth prtectin?
Questins 14 thrugh 16 are based n the fllwing passage.
In the fast-paced wrld we live in tday, the cnvenience f fast fd delivery has becme an essential part f ur fd culture. The ability t enjy ur favrite meals withut leaving the cmfrt f ur hmes has transfrmed the way we apprach dining. Let's explre the varius aspects that make fast fd delivery a ppular and efficient chice fr many.
Firstly, the cnvenience factr cannt be verstated. With just a few taps n a mbile app r a quick phne call, yu can have a variety f delicius dishes delivered right t yur drstep. This cnvenience is particularly appreciated n busy days when cking r ging ut fr a meal may nt be practical.
Speed is anther key element f fast fd delivery services. Many restaurants are laying great emphasis n quick preparatin and delivery, ensuring that yur fd arrives ht and fresh. This is made pssible by advanced supply chain and technlgy, allwing fr efficient rder prcessing and accurate delivery time estimates.
Diversity in menu ptins is a significant advantage f fast fd delivery. Whether yu're lnging fr pizza, burgers, sushi, r even sme lcal flavurs, yu can explre a diverse range f chices frm varius restaurants withut leaving yur hme. This variety meets the need f different tastes and preferences, making fast fd delivery a versatile ptin fr individuals and families.
While fast fd delivery ffers many advantages, it's essential t strike a balance and maintain a healthy apprach t fd chices. Balancing between hme-cked meals and the ccasinal fast fd treat makes sure yur fd experience is enjyable and varied.
Questins:
What is a significant advantage f fast fd delivery in tday's busy wrld?
Hw d many fast fd delivery services ensure fd arrives ht and fresh?
What is a ntable advantage f the diverse menu ptins in fast fd delivery?
Questins 17 thrugh 20 are based n the fllwing passage.
W: Mark, I'm s excited abut ur trip t Eurpe, but I've been thinking a lt abut staying safe while we're there. Any tips?
M: Abslutely, Lisa. Safety is a tp pririty. First things first, make cpies f yur imprtant dcuments, like passprts and travel insurance. Keep ne set with yu and leave anther with smene yu trust back hme. And it’s unacceptable t share cpies with fellw travelers.
W: That's a gd idea. I've heard abut travel insurance, but I'm nt sure what it cvers.
M: Travel insurance is a lifesaver. It typically cvers medical emergencies, trip cancellatins, and even lst baggage. It's a small investment fr peace f mind.
W: Great advice. What abut staying cnnected with ur families?
M: We shuld have a plan fr cmmunicatin. We can use messaging apps with Wi-Fi, but it's als wise t have a lcal SIM card fr emergencies. And dn't frget t check in regularly, especially when we change lcatins.
W: True. Nw, what abut ur belngings? I've read abut pickpcketing being cmmn in sme places.
M: Abslutely. Invest in sme anti-theft gear, like RFID-blcking wallets and backpacks. Be aware f yur surrundings, especially in crwded areas, and use htel safes fr valuables.
W: Gd pint. Nw, what abut health precautins? I've heard stries abut travelers getting sick.
M: Research vaccinatins and health recmmendatins fr ur destinatin. Pack a small first aid kit with essentials, and be cautius abut what yu eat and drink. It's crucial t drink enugh water every day.
W: Thanks, Mark. These are all excellent tips. I feel mre prepared nw.
M: N prblem, Lisa. It's all abut being practive and aware. Nw, let's enjy ur cffee and finalize ur itinerary.
Questins:
What des Mark suggest abut imprtant dcuments like passprts?
Hw des Mark recmmend staying cnnected with family during the trip?
What precautinary measures des Mark suggest fr aviding pickpcketing?
What health precautins des Mark advise fr the trip?
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As a student at Zhnghua High Schl, I've witnessed the grwing appreciatin f traditinal Chinese culture amng my fellw cuntrymen. Traditinal Chinese festivals, such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, embdy nt nly China's histry but als its philsphical reflectins and the prfund understanding and cmpassin f the Chinese peple twards human nature. On this tpic, I recently shared my thughts n Zhihu, shedding light n my perspective.
Firstly, let's cmpare a Chinese traditinal festival with a Western ne. Taking the Spring Festival and Christmas as examples, the Spring Festival is China's paramunt traditinal celebratin, symblizing new beginnings, family reunins, and a prfund emphasis n family values. In cntrast, Christmas in the West places a greater emphasis n gift exchanges and a cmmercial atmsphere, highlighting persnal enjyment and festivities.
In my view, traditinal Chinese culture is a vast and prfund treasure trve. It encmpasses nt nly rituals and custms but als prfund cntemplatins n life, nature, and interpersnal relatinships. Traditinal Chinese values, centered arund family, filial piety, and harmny, have instilled in me a mral cmpass. Thrugh traditinal festivals, I've learned the imprtance f respecting elders and cherishing family, invaluable lessns shaping my grwth.
In tday's sciety, the cmparisn between Chinese and Western cultures has deepened my understanding f the uniqueness f traditinal Chinese culture. It's crucial t cntinue prmting the values embedded in ur traditins, fstering a mre harmnius and civilized sciety.
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A. Mving mre may nt prevent a child frm becming verweight, but studies shw clearly that it helps bth physical and mental health.
B. And althugh rural areas have mre undevelped utdr space, they ften lack playgrunds, tracks and exercise facilities
C. A lack f safe places fr them t play utside the hme als cntributes t kids besity.
D. It als suggested prescribing weight-lss drugs t children 12 and lder and surgery t teens 13 and lder.
E. Increased screen time and changing nrms arund letting kids play utdrs are unsupervised.
F. They have significant side effects fr bth kids and adults.