The twins wore ______ suits to the party, making it difficult for guests to tell them apart without close observation.A. distinguishableB. identifiedC. equivalentD. identical

4. The twins wore ___ suits to the party, making it difficult for guests to tell them apart without close observation.A. distinguishableB. identifiedC. equivalentD. identical

Every necessary arrangement, including stage setup, sound checks, and security measures, will soon be ______ place for the concert.A. onB. forC. atD. in

Banked clozeFill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.A academic F ethic K perseveringB asserting G innovated L platformC assuming H motivated M releasedD dynamic I obey N remainedE emerged J obsess O retainMs. Wang has been happy with her new job with a software company. "It offers a big 1) L for me to develop, and I can learn much!" she said.Like Ms. Wang, a growing number of young Chinese workers are demanding that their voices be heard and 2) B themselves more in the workplace. Young people have become the main population in China's talent market, according to a report 3) M earlier this year. Therefore, many companies are doubling their efforts to attract and 4) O this vital group.Raised in the time of great social and economic change in China, this generation has 5) E as well-educated, highly resourceful members of the workforce. They are often in search of better learning and career-development opportunities. A study of the generation found that of employees who 6) N with the same company for one to five years, more than 80 percent said that good career development was what 7) H them to stay with the company.This generation doesn't just want to 8) I orders. They want to participate in decision-making. They question authority and are 9) K in what they're pursuing. If companies want to keep on these talented employees, they have to make the workplace more 10) D. Many companies have taken significant steps to create more flexible working environments, in an attempt to encourage employees to stay longer with the company.

As with many other natural resources, concern is growing that ground-water supplies are being _ by rapidly increasing demands. (depletion)

Investigators have not determined what caused the head-on ___ of the two cargo ships. (collide)

The rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history，comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph．Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before，and can communicate with each other instantly，often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere．But the Internet's tremendous impact has only just begun．"Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social，cultural，and political transformations in history，and unlike earlier periods of change，this time the effects are fully global，"Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book The New Digital Age．Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online．The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals，governments，and institutions like the news media．But if the book has one major shortcoming，it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these sweeping changes．In their book，the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes-and more importantly predicts-how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades．They paint a picture of a world in which individuals，companies，institutions，and governments must deal with two realities，one physical，and one virtual．At the core of the book is the idea that"technology is neutral，but people aren't．"By using this concept as a starting point，the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs．pessimist dichotomy （对立观点） that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society．In an interview with TIME earlier this week，Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet，they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online，particularly with respect to personal privacy and state surveillance（监视）．28．In what way is the rise of the Internet similar to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph？ ____ A．It transforms human history．B．It revolutionizes people's thinking．C．It is adopted by all human beings．D．It makes daily communication easy．29．In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate？ ____ A．It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businessesB．It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet．C．It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology．D．It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication．30．What will the future be like when everybody gets online？ ____ A．People don't have to travel to see the world．B．People will have equal access to information．C．People will be living in two different realities．D．People don't have to communicate face to face．31．What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age？ ____ A．They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet．B．They don't take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet．C．They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world．D．They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution．

1/5 Reading Comprehension(20250527) Passage One Imagine you're an alien sent to Earth to document the behaviour of the mammals inhabiting the planet. You stumble into a movie theatre that's showing the latest Hollywood horror film. Several dozen humans are gathered together in a dark, undecorated room. They're all staring at a rectangular area on which patterns of light change rapidly. They are clearly in a state of high arousal. Their heart rate is elevated, they occasionally glance around nervously, and they sometimes jump collectively in their seats, and emit high-pitched warming calls. Eventually, the lights come up and the rectangular screen goes black. The humans stand up and leave the room, chatting and laughing, and showing signs of pleasure. Why do these humans voluntarily expose themselves to what appears to be a deeply unpleasant experience? And why do they react so strongly to those patterns of light on a screen? I am fascinated with the paradox of horror-the strange fact that many people seek out scary entertainment. I think the answer to the puzzle lies in human nature. My research suggests that we humans evolved to find pleasure in situations that allow us to experience negative emotions in a safe context. You can see these elements of horror in children's games Take hide-and-scck for example, which is a simulation of a predator-prey interaction. The kid hides and the adult pretends to be a predator, scarching for the child while howing like a dangerous beast. This simulation gives the child crucial information about how to avoid becoming prey, and children tend to find that kind of activity deeply satisfying, presumably because it gives them a safe experience of a potentially catastrophic scenario. They find it pleasurable, and pleasure is evolution's way of motivating us toward adaptive behaviour. Horror is pleasurable to many people because it lets us play with negative emotions and develop coping strategies. We learn what it feels like to be truly afraid, and we learn how to handle negative emotion. How, then, does horror work? My research suggests that horror works by exploiting an ancient set of biological defence mechanisms-an evolved fear system, which we share with other animals. But humans are uniquely imaginative, and we use our evolved imagination to travel into virtual worlds that are full of danger. There are good reasons for watching a horror film, even if you're not a loyal horror fan. If you make it through the film in one piece, you'll probably experience a strong sense of mastery,a sense that you were able to make it through an appalling experience. Anyway, watching a horror film makes you better at handling your own fear, and who knows when that will become critically relevant? 46. The alien finds the audience in the movie theatre clearly in a state of A) total mindfulness C) spiritual elevation B) extreme excitement D) intense curiosity 47. Why do many people seek out scary entertainment, according to the author's research? A) They gain experience in overcoming horror in real life. B) They find joy in going through simulated horrible experiences. C) They have learned from hide-and-seek as kids the thrill involved. D) They have evolved to gain pleasure in escaping life-threatening situations. 48. What do children learn from hide-and-seek? A) How to avoid falling prey to an attacker. B) How to simulate a predator-prey interaction. C) How to keep themselves from catastrophic errors. D) How to turn a dangerous scenario into a safe one. 49. Why is horror gratifying to many people? A) It reminds them of an ancient set of biological defence mechanisms. B) It triggers their imagination to travel into dangerous virtual worlds. C) It allows them to lean what fear feels like and how to tackle it. D) It activates their evolved fear system and their unique fantasy. 50. What will one experience if they watch a horror film through without being hurt? A)A strong sense of clear relevance C)A profound sense of intense relief. B)A profound sense of good fortune. D)A strong sense of being in control.

A) This goal places the emphasis on the learning needs of young people and adults in the context of lifelong learning.It calls for fair access to learning programs that are appropriate，and mentions life skills particularly. 　　B)Education is about giving people the opportunity to develop their potential，their personality and their strengths.This does not merely mean learning new knowledge，but also developing abilities to make the most of life.These are called life skills——including the inner capacities and the practical skills we need. 　　C)Many of the inner capacities——often known as psych0—social skills——cannot be taught as subjects.They are not the same as academic or technical learnin9.They must rather be modeled and promoted as part of learning，and in particular by teachers.These skills have to do with the way we behave—towards other people，towards ourselves，towards the challenges and problems of life. 　　They include skills in communicating，in making decisions and solving problems，in negotiating and expressing ourselves，in thinking critically and understanding our feelings. 　　D)More practical life skills are the kinds of manual skills we need for the physical tasks we face.Some would include vocational skills under the heading of life skills——the ability to lay bricks.sew clothes，catch fish or repair a motorbike.These are skills by which people may earn their livelihood and which are often available to young people leaving school.In fact，very often young people learn psycho-social skills as they learn more practical skills.Learning vocational skills can be a strategy for acquiring both practical and psycho-social skills. 　　E)We need to increase our life skills at every stage of life，so learning them may be part of early child—hood education.of primary and secondary education and of adult learning groups.Life skills can be put into the categories that the Jacques Delors report suggested;it spoke of four pillars of education，which correspond to certain kinds of life skills—Learning to know：Thinking abilities：such as problem—solving，critical thinking，decision making，understanding consequences.Learning to be： Personal abilities：such as managing stress and feelings，self-awareness，self-confidence.Learning to live together：Social abilities：such as communication，negotiation，teamwork.Learning to do： Manual skills：practicing know-how required for work and tasks. 　　F)In today’s world all these skills are necessary, in order to face rapid change in society.This means that it is important to know how to go on learning as we require new skills for life and work.In addition，we need to know how to cope with the flood of information and turn it in to useful knowledge.We also need to learn how to handle change in society and in our own lives. 　　G)Life skills are both concrete and abstract—practical skills can be learned directly, as a subject.For example, a learner can take a course in laying bricks and learn that skill.Other life skills，such as self-confidence，self-esteem，and skills for relating to others or thinking critically cannot be taught in such direct ways.They should be part of any learning process，where teachers or instructors are concerned that learners should not just learn about subjects，but learn how to cope with life and make the most of their potential. 　　H)So these life skills may be learnt when learning other things.For example：Learning literacy may have a big impact on self-esteem，on critical thinking or on communication skills;Learning practical skills s ach as drivin9，healthcare or tailoring may increase self-confidence，teach problem—solving processes or help in understanding consequences. 　　I) Whether this is true depends on the way of teachin9—what kinds of thinkin9，relationship building and communication the teacher or facilitator models themselves and promotes among the learners. 　　It would require measuring the individual and collective progress in making the most of learning and of life，or assessing how far human potential is being realized，or estimating how well people cope with change.It is easier to measure the development of practical skills，for instance by counting the number of students who register for vocational skills courses.However, this still may not tell us how effectively these skills are being used. 　　J)The psych0.social skills cannot easily be measured by tests and scores，but become visible in Chang behavior.Progress in this area has often been noted by teachers on reports which they make to the parents of their pupils.The teacher’s experience of life，of teaching and of what can be expected from education in the broadest sense serve as a standard by which the growth and development of individuals can be assessed to some extent.This kind of assessment is individual and may never appear in international tables and charts. 　　K)The current challenges relate to these difficulties：We need to recognize the importance of life skills　both practical and psycho-social　as part of education which leads to the full development of human potential and to the development of society.The links between psycho—social skills and practical skills must be more clearly spelled out，so that educators can promote both together and find effective ways to do this.Since life skills are taught as part of a wide range of subjects，teachers need to have training in how to put them across and how to monitor learners’growth in these areas. 　　In designing curricula and syllabuses for academic subjects，there must be a balance between content teaching and attention to the accompanying life skills.A more conscious and deliberate effort to promote life skills will enable learners to become more active citizens in the life of society. 　　L) Governments should recognize and actively advocate for the transformational role of education in realizing human potential and in socio—economic development.Ensure that curricula and syllabuses address life skills and give learners the opportunity to make real-life applications of knowledge，skills and attitudes.Show how life skills of all kinds apply in the world of work，for example，negotiating and communication skills，as well practical skills.Through initial and in-service teacher training，increase the use of active and participatory learning/teaching approaches.Examine and adapt the processes and content of education so that there is a balance between academic input and life skills development.Make sure that education inspectors look not only for academic progress through teaching and learning，but also progress in the communication， modeling and application of life skills.Advocate for the links between primary and(early)secondary education because learning life skills needs eight or nine years and recognize that the prospect of effective secondary education is an incentive to children，and their parents，to complete primary education successfully. 　　M)Funding agencies should support research，exchange and debate.nationally and regionally,　on ways of strengthening life skills education.Support innovative(创新的)teacher training in order to combine life skills promotion into subjects across the curriculum and as a fundamental part of what school and education are about.Recognize the links between primary and secondary education in ensuring that children develop strong life skills.Support，therefore，the early years of secondary education as part basic education. 　　N) As support to governments and in cooperation with other international agencies，UNESC0：Works to define life skills better and clarify what it means to teach and learn them.Assists education. policy makers and teachers to develop and use a life skills approach to education.Advocates for the links between a life skills approach to education and broader society and human development.1.[选词填空]The abilities to manage stress and feelings，self-awareness，self-confidence are personal abilities.2.[选词填空]One function of UNESCO is to help educational policy makers and teachers to develop and use a life skills approach to education.3.[选词填空]The progress in psycho—social skills can be measured by changed behavior.4.[选词填空]The abilities to make the most of life consist of the inner capacities and the practical skills.5.[选词填空]The recognition of life skills as part of education will promote the development of human potential and society.6.[选词填空]Learning literacy may exert an influence on self-esteem，critical thinking and communication skills.7.[选词填空]Governments should examine and adapt the processes and content of education so as to balance the academic input and life skills development.8.[选词填空]According to Jacques Delors，four pillars of education include learning to know, learning to be， learning to live together and learning to do.9.[选词填空]Learning vocational skills can be an approach to acquiring both practical and psycho—social skills.10.[选词填空]The funding agencies should link primary education and secondary education to make sure that children develop strong life skills.

Those who have made significant contributions to the company are ____ to the rewards that are commensurate with their efforts.A. deservedB. empoweredC. entitledD. promoted