On July 30，2024，the table tennis mixed doubles （混双） final of the Paris Olympics was held with great excitement.Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha，known as the "Shatou" pair，faced the dark horse pair from North Korea，Lee Jeong-sik and Kim Geum-yeong. At the beginning of the game，the North Korean pair showed strong attacking power.Lee Jeong-sik's forehand attack was sharp and tricky （棘手的）.Kim Geum-yeong's backhand long pimples rubber style was unique，and the rhythm and spin of her returns posed challenges to the "Shatou" pair.But the "Shatou" pair kept calm.Wang Chuqin's backhand flick was very powerful，and Sun Yingsha's advantages in the first three strokes were obvious. The scores of both sides rose alternately，and the game was extremely close.At the critical （关键的） moment，the "Shatou" pair，with the tacit understanding formed through long-term training，solid technical skills and strong psychological quality，dared to play and fight.Finally，with the scores of 11-6，7-11，11-8，11-5，7-11，11-8，they won the gold medal （金牌）. This victory was not easy.It fully demonstrated the fighting spirit and excellent skills of the "Shatou" pair，and also won honor for the Chinese table tennis team at this Olympics.Their excellent performance makes Chinese people proud.It is believed that they will create more glories in the future.（1）Who did Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha face in the final？ ____ A．A pair from Japan.B．A pair from South Korea.C．A pair from North Korea.D．A pair from the United States.（2）What was the final score of the game？ ____ A．3：2.B．4：1.C．4：2.D．5：1.（3）What did the "Shatou" pair's performance make the Chinese people feel？ ____ A．Sad.B．Angry.C．Proud.D．Worried.（4）What is believed about the "Shatou" pair in the future？ ____ A．They will stop playing table tennis.B．They will lose more games.C．They will create more glories.D．They will have no more training.（5）What can we know from the passage？ ____ A．The game was not exciting.B．The "Shatou" pair won easily.C．The North Korean pair played very badly.D．The "Shatou" pair's victory was not easy.
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Brain-training software may be a waste of time. People who played"mind- boosting" games made the same modest cognitive gains as those who spent a similar amount of time surfing the web. " It didn't really make any difference what people did." says Adrian Owen of the Medical Research Council Cognition. who tested brain-training software on volunteers recruited through a BBC television program.Owen and his colleagues asked 11.000 volunteers to take tests to measure their reasoning ability and verbal and spatial(空间的)memory. Participants then spent six weeks playing on one of two computer programs. or just surfing the web for pleasure. In one program. Which imitates commercial brain-training software, the volunteers solved simple mathematics problems and puzzles that tested their memories. The other was designed specifically to booste cognitive abilities such as reasoning and planning.After six weeks. The participants underwent a second round of cognitive tests. Both groups who played the games made modest improvements, yet so did the web surfers. Skills learned via the programs didn't transfer to the cognitive tests. even when they relied on similar abilities, says Owen. For instance. people who played a game in which they had to find a match for a briefly overturned card struggled at a similar test that used stars " hidden"in boxes. " Even when the tests were conceptually quite similar we didn't see any improvement." says Owen. He concludes that brain-training software only makes people better at the specific tasks they have bean practicing.Yet Klingberg, who founded a cognitive-training firm called Cogmed, is indignant at the conclusion that all brain training is bunk. The participants in Owes' study didn't practice for long enough and there was no quality control over what practice people did, he says. " Asking subjects to sit at home and do tests online. Perhaps with the TV on or other distractions around. Is likely to result in noisy data." he says. " This paper does in no way disprove that the brain is plastic or that cognitive functions can be improved by training."Owen counters that his seam's rescarch took place in settings similar to the ones people are likely to practice in. " This is what people are doing. They're sitting at home on their computers doing brain training."1. The purpose of Owen recruiting volunteers to do the first round of tests is to____.A.test their reasoning ability and verbal and spatial memoryB.support the BBC television program in his wayC.prove how much information participants can rememberD.detect differences among people in memorizing information2. From the second round of cognitive tests, Owes concluded that____.A.all participants have made much recognizable improvement dramaticallyB.participants have developed reasoning ability to solve complicated problemsC.participants can make greater improvement in solving very similar problemsD.participants performed better in certain tasks they have practiced for a long time3. What's the meaning of "indignant"A.surprised.B.Agreeable.C.Mad.D.ishonest.4. What is the passage mainly about? A.There is a debate about whether brain-training software is effective.B.We should concentrate on brain-training software in our daily life.C.Brain-training software is useless to most people.D.It is important to improve reasoning ability and spatial memory.
Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in a Maintenance/Repair Form according to the following information given in Chinese.说明：假设你是某公司的李小军，请根据以下信息填写一份设备维护修理单。内容：1. 申请人李小军，工号T213， 部门主管John Smith先生，所属部门为销售部。2. 联系方式：手机号码130**778899，电子邮箱lixjun@。3. 需维修203室的空调。4. 故障情况说明：该空调有时无法启动，运行中有时会突然停止，且噪声很大。空调是5年前购买的，去年因同样问题曾经维修过。该空调今年才使用了两个月。Words for reference: 空调器 air conditioner
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. including B. impressions C. standing D. restored E. missingF. fun G. comfort H. associated I. inspired J. marked K. contactAncient Civilizations Had Game Nights Too!Morten Ramstad, a researcher at the University of Bergen, Norway, and his team spotted one of the rare objects while unearthing the remains of an Early Iron Age (400-300 BC) burial site in Western Norway. Burying loved ones with basic necessities like ceramic pots and clothing, to ensure their 【1】 in the afterlife, was a fairly common tradition in ancient cultures. However, the families of some lucky individuals went a step further by 【2】 a board game for entertainment.Though the game board was 【3】, the archeologists, who revealed their findings on April 5, 2020, managed to recover the dice(骰子)and 18 circular game pieces. Unlike the modern-day cubical(立体的)dice, which are 【4】 with a different number of dots from one to six on each face, the ancient game counter was square and had bulls-eye like 【5】, which indicated zero to five on each of its four faces. The researchers suspect it may have been 【6】 by the oldest-known board game — the “Game of Mercenaries”. The two-person strategy game, which dates back to the 3rd century BC, was believed to be similar to modern-day chess.The archeologists, who also unearthed remains of pottery jars and a bronze needle at the burial site believe the game pieces indicate the dead was a wealthy individual. In ancient civilizations, board games were a status symbol, signifying the owner’s high social and economic 【7】. They indicated an individual’s intellectual ability and also proved he/she could afford to spend time on such activities.“These are status objects that bear witness to 【8】 with the Roman Empire, where they liked to enjoy themselves with board games,” Ramstad said. “People who played games like this were from the upper class. The game showed that they had the time, profits, and ability to think strategically.”The researchers planned to put the 【9】 game pieces in a museum as the discovery provides insights into Norway’s social structure during the Early Iron Age and gives some ideas of what tabletop 【10】 looked like during ancient times, at least for the upper class.
Are you looking for a new way to pass the time? Get inspiration by reading about some of these unusual hobbies!Appearing in the background on TVPaul Yarrow is a guy who has an unusual hobby: he likes to appear on television. Whenever a news camera crew is set up in a public place, he hangs around in the background on camera. He has appeared in the background of live news reports at a whole range of locations and random times. It seems like where there is a camera crew, there is Paul.Creating the world's largest ball of paintThe work of an interior decorator can be challenging, but there are always ways to have a little fun. Back in 1977, Mike Carmichael decided to paint a baseball. Covered with more than 22,000 coats of paint, the ball weighs over 1,500 kilograms. People from all around the world have come to add a coat of paint to the ball, which is even mentioned in Guinness World Records.Extreme ironingWhat would you do if you were ironing and a friend asked you to come rock climbing? Phil Shaw was in this situation. He chose to go climbing, taking his iron with him, and a new hobby was born. Extreme ironing has now spreadaround the world. People iron their shirts on kayaks, mountaintops, and even in the middle of skydiving.So you see, the only limit when it comes to hobbies is your own imagination. Have fun!(1) (单选题)Where might you see Paul Yarrow?A.In the background of a local news report.B.In a big budget Hollywood movie.C.In the theater.(2) (单选题)Where and when does Paul appear on the screen?A.He's on the same program every night.B.He appears on different occasions and at different times.C.He's on a local news broadcast, once a year.(3) (单选题)What does Mike Carmichael do for a living?A.He's a baseball player.B.He's an interior decorator.C.He writes books.(4) (单选题)What do Mike's visitors often want to do?A.Get their photographs taken with him.B.Give him a gift.C.Add a coat of paint to the baseball.(5) (单选题)Why did Phil Shaw start his hobby?A.He wanted to do two things (climb and iron) at the same time.B.He wanted to get fit.C.He wanted to become famous.A. but also; amB. but also; haveC. also; haveD. but; am
When I was 12 years old，I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life.I was a total outsider，bullied（欺凌）at school.I felt completely alone in my small town. But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14，I turned my problem into a passion for helping others.The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose.The more positive energy I shared，the more kindness and appreciation I received.I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people，specifically teenagers，and help them feel less alone. Books were my true friends back then.I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books.The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life.One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me. After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home，I made a choice to take the optimistic，positive road in the next steps of my journey.My dream career，one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved，is what I am doing now.I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day. Kindness saved me when I needed help the most.Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life.You never know what someone else is going through.But by practicing daily kindness，you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the author's life like when he was 12？ ____ A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Painful.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author？ ____ A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understand others' lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job？ ____ A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph？ ____ A.Say "no" to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others' feelings.
(单选题，1分) Acting is very _ — you've got to really push yourself if you want to succeed.A. conflictingB. competitiveC. strivingD. aggressive
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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription