2025届高三英语期末试卷真题精选 （含解析）

高三英语期末试卷真题精选 含解析
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一、阅读理解
Dear Teachers and Parents,
This June, during Financial Literacy Month, we have some to share.
In 2015, a free online financial education course named FutureSmart was introduced to middle school students, specifically targeting this group at a time in their lives when financial habits take hold and grow.
Fast forward to today, FutureSmart, available in English and Spanish, has reached over 13,000 schools across all 50 states. More than two million students have completed the course, with almost half coming from low-to-moderate income families.
But we aren’t stopping there. We promise to reach four million more students by the end of 2025.
Why Because this moment calls for brave action. Never before have money management and investment decisions been so easy to conduct at any time or place through the use of a smartphone. It is time to offer students more critical financial literacy education to encourage them to make good financial decisions on a daily basis as they make their way through a complex world.
From weighing opportunity costs to delaying instant satisfaction for long-term financial gain, FutureSmart educates our youth using hands-on simulations (模拟) to introduce concepts like daily financial decisions and the rewards of long-term planning. Teaching young learners how to build solid financial foundations is an important step in building financially healthy communities.
Although our work is far from complete, we know that FutureSmart works. And it works exceptionally well.
In the largest study of its kind, supported by the MassMutual Foundation and EVERFI, the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) recently concluded that 90% of students saw a statistically significant and educationally meaningful increase in knowledge after taking the FutureSmart course.
What’s more, these results were consistent across all student demographics including race, age, gender, school year, and socioeconomic status.
We have a long way to go to reach every single middle school student, but we welcome the challenge. Together, our teams have started a movement to provide equal access to financial education, and we invite others to join us.
Visit to learn more and see how you can bring FutureSmart to the young people in your life.
MICHAEL FANNING RAY MARTINEZ
Head of MassMutual US President and Co-Founder of EVERFI
1．The course FutureSmart .
A．is offered in two different languages
B．requires skillful smartphone operation
C．has been bought by a large number of schools
D．targets students from low-to-moderate income families
2．How does FutureSmart introduce financial concepts
A．By establishing financially healthy communities.
B．By managing opportunities and rewards.
C．By simulating real-life situations.
D．By delaying financial gain.
3．After taking the course, the students should be able to .
A．improve their academic performance
B．accept financial challenges at any time
C．understand people from various backgrounds
D．build a stable financial foundation for the future
When I win at my favourite games, my opponents tend to say: ‘OH, you’re so competitive!’ But when I lose, they smile good-naturedly and say: ‘Bad luck! Good game!’
This suggests that accurate sporting expressions should go something like this:
I am sporty.
You are competitive.
They can’t bear to lose.
Or:
I gave it a go.
You did your best.
He tried desperately hard.
I’m not saying I don’t have a competitive personality. We all do. On walks, I like to be out in front. In traffic jams, I find myself focusing on cars in other lanes, and fret if they edge ahead of me. I tense up while waiting for trains, determined to be first aboard. The other day, I was one of the first to board a train, grabbing a perfect spot in first class. Yes, I had won! Just halfway, I went to get a free drink for a first-class seat from the buffet. But I had left my ticket on my table. I worked out that, if I moved very swiftly, I could nip (快走) through two carriages, and nip back without anyone taking my place at the front of the queue.
So I rushed back, picking up my ticket, and turned back. I was at the beginning of the second carriage, when, to my horror, I noticed, another figure, roughly my size, shooting towards the buffet from the other direction.
Desperate to arrive before he did, I started walking faster. But at exactly the same moment, he started walking faster, too. Trying to retain my dignity, I broke into a running. Whatever happened, I was determined to win! But, annoyingly, at the same time as I sped up, so did he. The race was on.
Finally, in my rush, I knocked into a suitcase and stumbled slightly. Still with my eyes on my challenger, I noticed that-strange but true-exactly the same thing had happened to him.
It was only as we both lifted ourselves up in exactly the same way that I realised that, throughout the race, I had been looking at a reflection of myself in the sliding door!
My competitor for first place in the buffet queue was...me.
4．Which sporting expression can replace “Bad luck! Good game!” in paragraph 1
A．I gave it a go. B．You did your best.
C．You are competitive. D．He tried desperately hard.
5．What does the underlined word “fret” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Get anxious. B．Become relaxed. C．Feel disappointed. D．Remain excited.
6．What can we learn about the author
A．He never fails to beat anyone in his life.
B．He has a gift for games and competitions.
C．He is sporty but often aggressive to others.
D．He is highly competitive and desperate to win.
7．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A．Sad competitor I can surely beat myself
B．Bad loser No, but I can be a first-class fool
C．Competitiveness works Not in my case
D．More haste It will only result in less speed
Scientists have long linked the Permian-Triassic mass extinction some 252 million years ago to vast volcanic eruptions in what is now Siberia. The resulting CO2 emissions rapidly accelerated climate warming, contributing to the collapse of ecosystems. But climate warming alone cannot explain because when the tropics become too hot, species migrate to the cooler and higher latitudes (纬度). So, what wiped out almost all life on land, including plants and usually resilient insects, has remained a source of mystery.
One new study, published in the journal Science and co-led by the University of Bristol and China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), has shed new light. Tremendous ocean warming El Ni o events were the key, with global conditions swinging wildly over decades.
The scale of Permian-Triassic warming was revealed by studying oxygen isotopes (同位素) in the fossilized tooth material of tiny extinct swimming organisms called conodonts (牙形虫). By studying the temperature record of conodonts from around the world, the researchers were able to show remarkable temperature instability, especially in the low and mid latitudes.
Dr. Farnsworth, who used pioneering climate modeling to evaluate the findings, said, “The changes responsible for the climate patterns were profound because there were much more intense and prolonged El Ni o events than witnessed today. Species were simply not equipped to adapt or evolve quickly enough.”
The results of the climate modeling also help explain the abundant charcoal (木炭) found in rock layers of that age. “Wildfires became very common in a drought-prone climate. Earth got stuck in a crisis state where the land was burning and the oceans were lifeless. There was nowhere to hide,” he added.
In recent years El Ni o events have caused major changes. 2023-2024 was one of the hottest years on record globally due to a strong El Ni o in the Pacific, which was further worsened by increased human-induced CO2 driving catastrophic drought and fires around the world. Fortunately, events like this so far have only lasted one to two years at a time.
8．What does the article mainly talk about
A．The exact cause of the Permian-Triassic mass extinction.
B．The impacts of volcanic eruptions on species on the earth.
C．The connection between El Ni o events and CO2 emissions.
D．The survival skills of some ancient plants and resilient insects.
9．How did researchers know about the unstable global temperature in the Permian-Triassic period
A．By making reference to previous climate models.
B．By comparing temperatures in low and mid latitudes.
C．By studying different sea creatures around the world.
D．By conducting scientific research on relevant fossils.
10．What happened some 252 million years ago according to the researchers
①Threatened species showed rapid adaptive changes.
②Massive amounts of charcoal were formed.
③Wildfires happened frequently.
④The earth was in a severe state with destruction.
A．①② B．③④ C．①②③ D．②③④
11．What is implied in the last paragraph
A．Seeing is believing. B．The cloud has a silver lining.
C．Every day is a leaf in history. D．History always repeats itself.
A few years ago, the City Council of Monza, Italy, barred (禁止) pet owners from keeping goldfish in curved fishbowls. The sponsors of the measure explained that it is cruel to keep a fish in such a bowl because the curved sides give the fish a distorted view of reality. Aside from the measure’s significance to the poor goldfish, the story raises an interesting philosophical question: How do we know that the reality we perceive is true
Physicists are finding themselves in a similar trouble to the goldfish’s. For decades they have been pursuing an ultimate theory of everything — one complete and consistent set of fundamental laws of nature that explain every aspect of reality. It now appears that this pursuit may generate not a single theory but a family of interconnected theories, each describing its own version of reality, as if it viewed the universe through its own fishbowl. This concept may be difficult for many people to accept. Most people believe that there is an objective reality out there and that our senses and our science directly convey information about the material world. In philosophy, that belief is called realism.
In physics, realism is becoming difficult to defend. Instead, the idea of alternative realities is a mainstay of today’s popular culture. For example, in the science-fiction film The Matrix the human race is unknowingly living in a simulated virtual reality created by intelligent computers. How do we know we are not just computer-generated characters living in a Matrix-like world If — like us — the beings in the simulated world could not observe their universe from the outside, they would have no reason to doubt their own pictures of reality.
Similarly, the goldfish’s view is not the same as ours from outside their curved bowl. For instance, because light bends as it travels from air to water, a freely moving object that we would observe to move in a straight line would be observed by the goldfish to move along a curved path. The goldfish could form scientific laws from their frame of reference that would always hold true and that would enable them to make predictions about the future motion of objects outside the bowl. If the goldfish formed such a theory, we would have to admit the goldfish’s view as a reasonable picture of reality.
The goldfish example shows that the same physical situation can be modeled in different ways, each employing different fundamental elements and concepts. It might be that to describe the universe we have to employ different theories in different situations. It is not the physicist’s traditional expectation for a theory of nature, nor does it correspond to our everyday idea of reality. But it might be the way of the universe.
12．Why were pet owners in Monza barred from keeping goldfish in curved fishbowls
A．The goldfish can’t see through the curved fishbowls to the outside world.
B．Curved fishbowls may interfere with the fish’s natural sense of movement.
C．Curved fishbowls may cause the fish to have a false perception of the environment.
D．The curved shape of the fishbowls may disrupt the fish’s normal orientation system.
13．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The conventional insight of reality. B．The lasting conflict in physics.
C．The existence of the material world. D．The need for a complete theory.
14．What can we learn from the passage
A．Nature’s mysteries are best left undiscovered.
B．An external world is independent of the observers.
C．People’s theories are influenced by their viewpoints.
D．It is essential to figure out which picture of reality is better.
15．According to the passage, the author may agree that ______.
A．various interpretations of the universe are welcomed
B．physicists have a favorite candidate for the final theory
C．multiple realities can be pieced together to show the real world
D．there is still possibility to unify different theories into a single one
The Meaning and Power of Smell
Research into smell has never ended and in fact, there are so many interesting findings with regard to this sensation. Everyone knows that smell can cause strong emotional responses. In a survey, people were asked to report how they feel about a particular monly, a smell connected with a good experience can please us, while an odour (气味) bonded with a bad memory may disgust us. 16 Such associations can be so powerful that odours generally labeled unpleasant become agreeable, and those generally considered sweet become disagreeable for particular individuals.
17 One respondent believes there is no true emotional bonding without smelling a loved one. Infants recognize their mothers’ odours soon after birth. Individuals were able to distinguish by the smell of clothing worn by their partners from similar clothing worn by other people.
Despite its importance to our emotional and sensory lives, smell is probably the most undervalued sense. While our olfactory (嗅觉的) powers are not as fine as those of certain animals, they are remarkably sensitive. 18
Odours, unlike colours, can’t be named in many languages because the specific vocabulary simply doesn’t exist. “It smells like..., we have to say when describing an odour, struggling to express our olfactory experience. 19
20 Smells considered offensive in some cultures may be acceptable in others. Therefore, our sense of smell is a means of interacting with the world. The study of the cultural history of smell is indeed an investigation into the essence of human culture.
A．Odours are also essential signals in social bonding.
B．Besides, odours are granted different cultural values.
C．Human’s perception of smell facilitates the spread of human culture.
D．Our noses can perceive odours present in extremely small quantities.
E．Nor can odours be recorded: there is no effective way to capture or store them over time.
F．Some people’s preference for a particular odour was influenced by their emotional wellbeing.
G．Yet, many people noted that their olfactory (嗅觉的) preferences were based on emotional associations.
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: Dried fruit is a concentrated source of calories and sugars. The keys to getting the most out of it are to keep portions (份额) small and avoid those with added sugars. And choose the fruits that offer the biggest benefits, like the three here.
1. Apricots
PORTION SIZE 5 apricots CALORIES 95
These orange orbs supply vitamin E, which helps to protect cells against the kind of damage that can trigger cancer and other chronic diseases. You also get 3 grams of fiber and 10 percent of the Daily Value.
2. Figs
PORTION SIZE 5 figs CALORIES 105
Figs have more fiber than many other dried fruits, and they supply a decent amount of calcium. They may sometimes look like they’ re sprinkled with sugar, but they’ re not. The natural fruit sugar in the figs can crystallize and leave a white coating.
3. Prunes
PORTION SIZE 4 prunes CALORIES 92
Research suggests the mix of antioxidants and other nutrients in prunes may help build up bones, helping to prevent osteoporosis. One serving of prunes has about 20 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin
K. The low intakes have been linked to painful blood vessel (血管) problems.
21．How many calories will you get if you have a portion of apricots and figs
A．116. B．118. C．124. D．200.
22．What is a benefit of prunes
A．Relieve pain. B．Improve bone strength.
C．Prevent cancer. D．Promote calcium absorption.
23．What advice is offered on dried fruit
A．Take small servings. B．Add some sugar.
C．Mix with other nutrients. D．Stay away from it.
Walking home from school, I am enjoying my day. Each day I stop to hear music coming from the ivy (常春藤). Sparrow (麻雀) song, a loud glorious sound. The ivy is pulsing below a leafless tree, decorating around the lower trunk like a celebration. Nervous flittings, in and out, pecking at the branches. This ivy is a home for them, harboring an entire flock. But this scene is no longer ubiquitous. Numbers have declined by almost 70% in the UK since 1970. Sparrows make their homes near human places and finding a tree like this is a blessing. Happily, the ivy is still full of chatter and twitter.
In Greek mythology, sparrows are sacred and often associated with the goddess Aphrodite, symbolizing true love and spiritual connection. I wonder how many people look at sparrows and feel that depth of connection. All birds live brightly in our imagination, connecting us to the natural world, opening up all kinds of creativity.
As I stand there, fluffed-up sparrows in conversation among themselves, there is a spark. Noticing nature is the start of it all. Slow down to listen, to watch. Take the time, despite mountains of homework.
Take the time to observe nature, to immerse oneself in its patterns, structures, happenings and rhythms. It is how mathematicians and scientists are nurtured. Alan Turing studied the patterns in nature: the arrangement of petals on the flower, spots on a leopard and stripes on a zebra. He was looking for a mathematical formula (公式) for the development of cells in living things. Nature sparks creativity. All we have to do is start with the question, Why The way my mind whirrs and whirls in nature, or even when “daydreaming” is way more productive than the work I do in school.
I consolidate myself by thinking and thinking while intensely watching the movements of sparrows. Who knows where watching sparrows will lead
24．What do I do on the way home from school
A．Listen to pop music. B．Decorate the tree.
C．Clean up the trunk. D．Observe the sparrows.
25．What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Unusual. B．Delightful. C．Common. D．Horrible.
26．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Greek mythology
A．To show the imagination of humans. B．To stress the significance of sparrows.
C．To introduce the power of Aphrodite. D．To demonstrate the diversity of species.
27．What can we learn from paragraph 4 of the text
A．Nature facilitates cell development. B．Nature follows rigid patterns.
C．Nature is a source of inspiration. D．Nature offers companionship.
After Taylor Swift, the “Mona Lisa” is probably the most recognizable female face in the world. Every day around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci’s painting in the Louvre. Yet it became famous not because of a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called “an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)”.
Classics of art, literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water”, she argues. Classics come and go.
Take other celebrated works of art. Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo’ s “David” had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weather in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. He attracted more pigeons than visitors; visitors preferred the artist’s sculpture of Moses in Rome. Before the famous “Venus de Milo” was discovered in 1820, viewers were crazy about “Venus de Medici”, a delicate sculpture most people alive today have never heard of.
Much as in art, the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either. Today, Johann Sebastjan Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach’s compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919.
“The status of classics” depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence.
28．What made the painting “Mona Lisa” famous
A．The theft. B．The semi-smile. C．The report. D．The painter.
29．What does Rochelle think of classics
A．Enduring. B．Fading. C．Changeable. D．Admirable.
30．How does the author develop paragraph 4
A．By making a comparison. B．By offering examples.
C．By giving an explanation. D．By giving a description.
31．What might ultimately discourage the development of classics
A．The ignorance of culture. B．The course of time.
C．The evolution of tastes. D．The lack of criticism.
The brain is protected by shock-absorbing fluid and, outside that, the skull. In a concussion (脑震荡), the brain bounces around in the skull, accelerating, decelerating or revolving. This creates a series of impacts. The neurons (神经元) in the brain are disturbed, and between those neurons, the axons - thin fibers that transmit electrical impulses–stretch or break. Inside the brain, it’s like an earthquake that has happened. Everything is still standing, but there are cracks in the roads and in building foundations.
This extremely small damage has big consequences. But decades ago, the public had a “walk it off” attitude towards concussions. That’s changed, thanks in part to an increased awareness about the long-term effects. The 2015 film “Concussion” tells the true story of Dr Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder caused by repeated head injuries.
Until recently, the dark-room treatment was the standard prescribed by most doctors, involving patients resting in darkness and without any mental stimulation, until their symptoms eased off. This suggestion came out of studies in the 1990s and early 2000s that found when athletes with concussions continued with high levels of activity, they recovered more slowly than those who rested.
But people who spend more time in a dark room-sometimes called “cocooning”-are also more likely to experience anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Their bodies get weaker due to underuse, as well.
“Science and research have evolved over the past decade, showing that when you stop doing activity altogether, that actually affects your recovery process,” says Babul, a sports-injury specialist. The active-rest approach to concussion recovery promotes a slow increase in activity, starting with a day or two of light daily movement, and gradually adding activity, building to a full return to normal, unrestricted activity.
“People who follow the right guidance and management tend to recover uneventfully, and those who don’t and continue to do their activities continue to tax their brain and are likely to have long-term, persisting symptoms,” Babul says. “The key is to recognize it immediately and know what to do.”
32．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．The workings of concussion. B．The causes of concussion.
C．The symptoms of concussion. D．The effects of concussion.
33．What leads to people’s weaker bodies in the dark-room treatment
A．The dark environment. B．Their physical pain.
C．Their insufficient activity. D．Their mental disorder.
34．Which practice is advised to help with concussion, according to the passage
A．Setting a progressive fitness plan first. B．Doing heavy housework daily.
C．Playing competitive sports regularly. D．Lying in bed for the whole day.
35．What is the best title of the text
A．From Inaction to Action: Concussion Shocks. B．From Darkness to Light: Concussion Recovery.
C．From Outside to Inside: Concussion Treatment. D．From Nothing to Something: Concussion Study.
In the freezing cold winter, air conditioners and heaters work overtime. The satisfaction of feeling a warm breeze against your skin is an amazing experience. 36
What are to blame are often the inefficient home appliances you have. Luckily, there are smart home appliances that can alleviate this burden. These appliances offer many benefits, all while keeping your electric bill manageable.
37 Smart lighting systems can detect activity in an area and adjust illumination accordingly, providing energy efficiency. In terms of security, smart door locks offer peace of mind by automatically securing your home when you leave.
And smart appliances can do more. From floor-cleaning robots to smart laundry systems, these appliances are equipped with advanced sensors. They make household chores effortless, leaving you more time for recreational activities. 38 You can even set a romantic mood in the living room by adjusting the smart lights and playing a romantic comedy movie on the smart TV.
Now, if you’ re considering switching to smart home appliances, it’s advisable to approach this gradually. 39 Smart lights, switches, plugs, smart hubs, and of course, Wi-Fi are wise choices. These small items play a crucial role in your smart home setup, especially the smart hubs and the Wi-Fi.
Switching from traditional and inefficient home appliances to smart ones is more than just a modern convenience. 40 You’re not just simplifying your daily routines but actively contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
A．But it needs a greener solution.
B．But the following electric bill can be a shock.
C．It’s a significant step towards a sustainable future.
D．Smart TVs provide many entertainment options for you to explore.
E．Moreover, smart appliances extend their features beyond the chores.
F．Advanced appliances can effectively manage every aspect of your household.
G．As large appliances can be significant investments, it is easier to start with smaller items.
RESTORE AND REWILD
The 2024 Nature Restoration Law aims to renew and protect 20 percent of the European Union’s (EU’s) decreased land by 2030. Europe is launching hundreds of bold rewilding initiatives in the following places, which leads to a lot of benefits for wildlife and people.
Apennine
Hunting, poisoning, and traffic accidents endanger some 60 Marsican bears in the central Apennine. Removing outdated fencing helps them move freely and the number of tourists is strictly controlled.
Kraansvlak
Bison (野牛) introduced to work as landscape engineers feed on trees invading easily destroyed sand hills. The result: a sustainable ecosystem and habitat.
Koitajoki
Work to restore 2,500 acres of peatlands (泥炭地) has been beneficial to birds, flood reduction, and ecosystems under the water, aiding fish such as Finland’s last natural salmon.
Carpathian Mountains
The government’s calling on sustainable tourism leads to decreasing tourist numbers. The region is seeing the return of wildlife to abandoned farmland.
CONSERVATION VS. REWILDING
These two restoration models are guided by different approaches and long-term goals.
Conservation Rewilding
Application zone Smaller, isolated habitats in need of careful management Large-scale landscape, marginal farmland (边远农田), or postindustrial sites
Approaches The approach is defensive, involved, human-led Emphasizes natural processes and hands-off management
Goals Focuses on monitoring and distribution of endangered species Boosts rare species
41．What is the intention of launching the Nature Restoration Law
A．To protect the world’s land. B．To conduct wildlife research.
C．To preserve the EU’s declining area. D．To promote biological initiatives.
42．What is the common approach used in Apennine and Carpathian Mountains
A．Forbidding hunting. B．Limiting tourist numbers.
C．Dismissing outdated measures. D．Restoring abandoned lands.
43．Which area is more suitable for applying rewilding
A．Rich farmland. B．Preindustrial sites.
C．Isolated habitats. D．Wide-ranging landscape.
Growing up on the Guanzhong Plain, He Jing didn’t start mountaineering until 18. Her first climb, in 2006, was in the Qinling Mountains, and it sparked a passion for the sport.
In 2012, feeling sad for the loss of her grandmother, He attempted her first mountain over 5,000 meters — Mount Siguniang in Sichuan province. The experience provided her with a sense of peace and relief. “As I approached the summit (顶峰) and saw the rosy light on the snow, I found peace and a release from my inner confusion,” she recalled.
Since then, He has been devoted to climbing high-altitude peaks. She summited her first 8,000-meter peak, Mount Cho Oyu, in 2016, using just one bottle of oxygen. Realizing she could handle the extreme altitude (海拔), she decided to attempt future climbs without oxygen, a move partly motivated by cost savings. Climbing without oxygen carries significant risks due to the thin atmosphere at high altitudes. To prepare, He trained strictly, running at least five times a week, climbing 200 flights of stairs with a 20-kilogram load twice weekly, and using an oxygen-restricting mask to simulate high-altitude conditions.
“At altitudes above 8,000 meters, the human brain experiences extreme lack of oxygen, and the body becomes sleepy. I kept telling myself not to fall asleep, as I might never wake up again,” she said. Her first successful summit without bottled oxygen came on Sept. 25, 2017, when she reached the top of Mount Manaslu in Nepal.
On Oct. 9 this year, she reached the summit of the 8,027-meter Mount Shishapangma in China’s Xizang autonomous region, becoming the first person from China and the third woman in the world to scale all 14 of the world’s peaks over 8,000 meters without the use of additional oxygen.
44．What motivated He to attempt her climbing in 2012
A．Her enthusiasm for climbing.
B．Her desire to challenge herself.
C．Her sorrow for losing her grandmother.
D．Her determination to handle the extreme altitude.
45．How did He prepare herself for climbing without additional oxygen
A．By running four or five times a week.
B．By training in high-altitude conditions.
C．By climbing stairs with loads regularly.
D．By wearing a mask with adequate oxygen.
46．Which of the following words best describe He
A．Energetic and sociable. B．Determined and passionate.
C．Demanding and humble. D．Strong-willed and friendly.
47．What does He’s experience tell us
A．Look before you leap. B．More haste (匆忙), less speed.
C．Every cloud has a silver lining. D．Where there is a will, there is a way.
We all know that being overweight is not great for your health — it’s linked to metabolic (新陈代谢的) diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular (心血管的) problems. But weighing yourself won’t tell you all you need to know about your disease risk. A friend of mine is a super-fit marathon runner. She’s all lean muscle. And yet according to her body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of weight relative to height, she’s overweight. Which is frankly ridiculous. The BMI is deficient. So what should we be using instead
First, let’s talk about fat — the most demonized of all body components. Fat is stored in adipose tissue (脂肪组织), which has some really important roles. It conserves energy, maintains our body temperature, and serves as a protective layer for our organs. It also produces a whole host of important substances, from hormones that control our appetite to chemicals that influence the way our immune systems work.
However, not all fat is equal. It’s the visceral fat — the type surrounding your organs — that is thought to be more harmful to your health, if there’s too much of it. Having more visceral fat has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (That relationship isn’t straightforward either, though; studies have shown that removing this “excess” fat doesn’t improve metabolic health.) Either way, having a good idea of how much fat is in your body, and where it is, would be valuable. It might at least give us some idea of our risk of metabolic disorders. There are quite a few different ways of measuring this.
BMI is the most widely adopted. It’s the official measure the World Health Organization uses to define overweight and obesity. Unfortunately, it doesn’t tell you very much about the fat in your body or how it corresponds to your health. After all, your body weight includes your bones, muscles, blood, and everything else, not just your fat. Instead, Emma B rgeson, who studies cardiometabolic disease at Aarhus University in Denmark, and her colleagues recommend the SAD measure, a measure of the size of a person’s belly from back to front.
48．What does the underlined word “deficient” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Faulty. B．Accurate. C．Essential. D．Worthless.
49．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．The types of fat. B．The impact of fat.
C．The functions of fat. D．The composition of fat.
50．What can be inferred about the visceral fat
A．It is the most harmful fat in the body.
B．Too much of it may lead to health issues.
C．It is closely related to metabolic disorders.
D．Removing it can lower the risk of diseases.
51．What might be discussed in the following paragraphs
A．The comparison between the SAD and other measures.
B．The advantages of using the BMI over other measures.
C．Personal experiences about the weight loss journeys.
D．Detailed explanations of the alternative method SAD．
A cyclist pedals down the street. The cyclist’s brain takes in information from what he has perceived but can no longer see. The brain sorts through that information—the color, shape and text on signs, for example—and selects what is most important. Based on that, he takes the correct turn and continues on.
Freek Van Ede, cognitive neuroscientist (神经学家) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, studies attention. He uses a lot of bicycling metaphors. His focus is not on external attention—what someone is looking at or attending to in the moment. Instead, Van Ede is trying to understand what happens inside-how the brain focuses on and grabs exactly what it needs from incoming information to guide future behavior.
Getting a more real-world picture means measuring brain activity in real time, which is why Van Ede uses electro-encephalography (脑电图), paired with eye tracking. In one experiment, participants watched objects briefly appear on a screen. Van Ede found that when a participant was asked to recall something about an object that had been onscreen, their gaze moved quickly toward where the object had been, even though it was no longer there.
That movement was detectable as microsaccades (微跳视)—tiny unconscious movements that your eyes make. When participants shifted their attention to focus on where an object had been, the microsaccades were systematically pulled in the direction of that attention shift. This discovery opened new opportunities for tracking “the mind’s eye,” Van Ede says, and so decoding what information the brain is using to plan future action.
Van Ede’s lab has used the technique to show that when preparing for the future, the brain doesn’t wait until all the information is in to make a plan. Instead, the brain plans possible actions as each piece of information comes in—even though the brain can select only one plan in the end. Knowing how the brain plans actions could someday help scientists gain an insight into memory disorders or attention problems.
52．How does the author introduce the topic
A．By making an assumption. B．By giving a relevant example.
C．By making some contrasts. D．By listing research data.
53．What does Van Ede’s study concentrate on
A．Cognitive neuroscience. B．External environment.
C．Internal attention. D．Unconscious movements.
54．What can we learn about Van Ede’s experiment
A．Electro-encephalography is the only method to use.
B．The brain doesn’t plan future action until all information has come in.
C．Participants fail to recall what they perceived previously.
D．Participants’ microsaccades correspond to their attention shifts.
55．What aspect may the discovery be applied in
A．Decoding all messages in the brain. B．Improving cognitive competence.
C．Knowing some memory problems. D．Helping cure certain brain illnesses.
British libraries are in crisis—again. The UK has lost one in 20 since 2016, with 180 closed in that time, a BBC investigation has revealed. The most disadvantaged areas are around four times more likely to lose a library than the richest. 56
As the educational achievement gap between children from the richest and poorest backgrounds has grown post-COVID, the role that libraries can play in improving the ability to read and stimulating a love of reading couldn’t be more vital. 57 The Children’s Laureate (荣誉获得者), Frank Cottrell Boyce, stressed their importance for “human contact”. His mother used the library as an escape from their limited Liverpool home. For others, it is a shelter from bullying, as one reader told the Guardian.
58 The activities offer desperately needed company to isolated parents, as well as inspirations for children. What’s more, if you don’t have access to the Internet or a printer, if you struggle with English or can’t keep warm in winter, libraries are not simply somewhere to borrow books. 59 Above all, homelessness, loneliness, mental health, childcare costs, illiteracy and health education are also some of the challenges that libraries help to deal with as other basic public services have disappeared.
Despite all these benefits, funding for libraries is never a priority, defeated by the more urgent demands of healthcare and schools. 60 Campaigners are trying to put emphasis on that message before it is too late. One thing libraries don’t need is more words. They need on-going and considerable funding.
A．What can you do to help to reopen the libraries
B．But concerns about their long-term future remain.
C．But it is not just books that make them magical places.
D．Meanwhile, funding for libraries has halved since 2010.
E．You can even spend a whole day there without buying a cup of tea.
F．However, properly resourced, they can help relieve the pressures on both.
G．Where else can you find craft workshops, Lego, and author events, all for free
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR STUDENT ROBOTICS 2024
We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2024 season of Student Robotics is now open! Based in the UK, Student Robotics challenges teams of 16 to 19 year-olds to design, build and program fully autonomous robots to compete in our annual competition. Teams will have just three months to engineer their creations. As well as supplying teams with a kit, which they can use as a framework for their robot, we mentor (指导) the teams over this period. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we provide all of this to our teams at no cost.
The competition cycle will start with a live streamed Kickstart event on our YouTube Channel. During the event, the game and the structure of the competition will be announced and kits handed out to teams.
The competition year will culminate (达到高潮) in an in-person competition from September 30 to October 1, 2024, which will see the robots compete through a league stage and a seeded knockout. As usual the prizes will recognise not only the teams which come top in the knockouts, but also those who are excellent in other ways.
Details of the game and prizes will be revealed at Kickstart. Details of the Kickstart and competition events will be published when they are available. We expect to confirm places towards the end of August, 2024.
If you would like a chance to compete in Student Robotics 2024, please fill in the entry form with the required information. The deadline of the registration is May 30, 2024. Places are limited, so please click here and sign up soon to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to seeing your teams!
61．What should participants do in Student Robotics
A．Prepare a kit themselves. B．Design a robot on the spot.
C．Work as a team. D．Pay for the framework.
62．How long will the robots competition last in 2024
A．Two days. B．Two weeks. C．One month. D．Three days.
63．Where does the passage come from
A．A brochure. B．A magazine. C．A newspaper. D．A website.
Sanding on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time.
And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks
Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock. I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun.
Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together.
But I’m not a rock. I’m a human-being filled with all the drama built into my DNA．
Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note.
I sat watching. understanding both sides. I’ve been this guy before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow by looking through others’ eyes, and thus the possibility of finding content and success.
You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another’s point of view.
I placed a rounded stone into my pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again.
64．What does the author compare the rocks to
A．People with varied personalities.
B．DNA unique to each person.
C．Challenges that we come across.
D．Our abilities that grows with time.
65．What caused the argument in the restaurant
A．Lack of clarity in the sign.
B．The owner’s inappropriate attitude.
C．Demanding restaurant requests.
D．The guy’s failing to obey the rules.
66．Which best describes the author’s attitude toward the world when he was young
A．Respectful. B．Aggressive. C．Ambiguous. D．Tolerant.
67．What does the author try to convey through this text
A．We should adjust ourselves to new conditions.
B．Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life.
C．It’s necessary to obey the rules in public spaces.
D．Being open and understanding brings satisfaction.
In surveys over the past couple of years, Gallup researchers have found only about a third of U. S. workers feel engaged with their jobs. It’s a concern for companies and the economy. Fortunately, researchers have identified a simple solution: Recognize your employees’ achievements.
Across a number of industries, employees having high-quality recognition on the job were 45% less likely to have left that job between 2022 and 2024. “Imagine how demoralizing it would be if you’re doing things at work that nobody sees and you feel like nobody cares about,’’ says Martin, senior director at Workhuman, which tracked the career paths of more than 3,400 workers over two years.
When it comes to recognition, people feel less lonely when their contributions are praised, which in turn keeps them from seeking work elsewhere. The survey asked respondents if they felt stressed the previous day. Those who said they felt recognized on the job reported lower levels of stress than those who said they were not.
Another finding emerging from the surveys is that high-quality feedback can fuel professional development. That was Andy Hernandez’s experience. He was working in car financing in Greenville, trying to figure out how to get ahead, when he decided to learn Excel to use it at work. He began pitching ideas using his newly acquired skills. Managers liked what he was doing and told him as much. “It motivates me to know that all this extra stuff I’m doing gets recognized; it’s also helping me show that I’m ready for the next step,” he says. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a team leader. He says he looked for opportunities to show appreciation for his team.
There are generational differences when it comes to the desire for feedback, Gallup found in 2024. Younger workers, who feel less attached to their workplaces than their parents, have a higher expectation of appreciation. Fortunately for them, company leaders are also increasingly recognizing the importance of praise in the workplace. In 2024, Workhuman found 42% of senior leaders reporting their organizations value employee recognition, up from 28% in 2022.
68．What did Gallup researchers reveal about U. S.workers
A．They give positive work feedback.
B．They desire high income for their work.
C．They feel less devoted to their work.
D．They’re concerned about U. S. economy.
69．What does the underlined word “demoralizing” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Discouraging. B．Inspiring. C．Misleading. D．Entertaining.
70．What benefit did learning Excel bring to Andy
A．It made him judge his team in a positive way. B．He welcomed each suggestion objectively.
C．It enabled him to be put in charge of a firm. D．He was recognized and motivated to go on.
71．What did Gallup find about generational differences
A．Young leaders are less likely to praise their workers.
B．Young workers have high expectations to be recognized.
C．Senior leaders care little about workplace recognition.
D．Senior workers enjoy a rise in recognition of their work.
Whether playing tricks or holding funerals in the wild, crows have surprised the public with their unexpected capabilities. But their “intelligence” knows no bounds. A new study published in Current Biology revealed for the first time that crows can use statistical logic to solve problems.
Crows have a large brain for their size and a particularly noticeable forebrain, associated with statistical and analytical reasoning in humans. “In our lab, crows have shown complicated numerical competence and careful consideration during decision-making,” said Dr. Melissa Johnston, a fellow at the University of Tübingen. In her recent work, Johnston and her team pushed these abilities to a new extreme, testing statistical reasoning.
In the experiment, two crows were first trained to peck (啄) at various images on touchscreens to earn food treats; and gradually they had to choose between two of these images, each corresponding to a different reward probability. “Crows were tasked with learning rather abstract quantities and then applying that combination of information in a reward maximizing way,” Johnston detailed. Over 10 days of training and 5,000 trials, the two crows managed to pick the higher probability of reward, showing their ability to use statistical inference. To researchers’ much surprise, even after a month without training, the crows still perform well every time.
Statistical reasoning involves using limited information about a situation to draw conclusions and make decisions. People unknowingly use such cognitive ability every day. When we select cafes for social meetups, our brains automatically weigh collected statistics from past observations and favor the one more capable of meeting needs. Similarly, crows remembered and analyzed the connections between the images and the reward probabilities to make themselves get the most treats possible.
Crows once symbolized misfortune and death, causing them disliked even killed by people. Actually, they are among the few animals to adapt to urbanization successfully due to underestimated intelligence. “I think these studies do help change public views and improve our relationship with these lovely animals,” Johnston stated.
72．What makes crows’ intelligence possible
A．Their limitless abilities of tricks.
B．Their social leaning in the wild.
C．Their physical structure of brains.
D．Their training received in the lab.
73．Which of the following best describes the research process in paragraph 3
A．Instruct, task, and retest.
B．Train, perform, and record.
C．Assume, prove, and reflect.
D．Prepare, teach, and examine.
74．How does the author explain statistical inference in paragraph 4
A．By sharing a personal experience.
B．By quoting a previous study.
C．By making a detailed comparison.
D．By using a common example.
75．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Food Prize Competition: Crows Choosing Rewards
B．Urban Bird Survival Strategies: Living with People
C．Beyond Tricks: Surprise of Crows’ Statistical Reasoning
D．Animal Behavior Study: Training Crows in Experiments
Have you ever woken up at midnight with upsetting thoughts Maybe you argued with your partner. Perhaps you are worrying about an interview. These are common in our life. But they can make it hard to see reality as it is. 76 And thus we may lose sleep and have trouble concentrating. The following methods are helpful.
77 This method has the benefit of revealing the temporary nature of your thoughts. It can also help to make it easier to let them go. There are many mindfulness practices that might help with this. For example, a simple breath meditation may do the trick. Thoughts can still come into your head as you practice this.
Try to move preferably outside. Physical exercise can be helpful. 78 Walking in the woods can reduce rumination (沉思) more than walking along a road for the same amount of time. If we go out walking, it may help to keep our attention on our surroundings and prevent troubling thoughts from cropping up.
Stop feeding the fire and redirect your attention. If we’re ruminating over things, we may need to focus on better things. We can take a break from social media and practice gratitude for the good in our lives. We can also take action with like-minded people. 79
Talk to a trusted person or maybe a therapist. We can turn to others for help. Whether they do it with humor or by offering wisdom, sometimes getting an outsider’s perspective can help us a lot. 80 If we don’t have such kind of people, seeing a therapist might be our best option.
A．Push away our negative thoughts.
B．Learn to practice mindful awareness.
C．Being outside in nature is one of the best ways.
D．They will keep us locked into negative thinking patterns.
E．We need to give ourselves some space and not assume the worst.
F．These can help reduce our worry while pointing us in a right direction.
G．We should try to find the right person who can listen well and offer empathy.
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Gang (帮派) tensions, were rising at Southwood High School. As a result, some community activists held a (n) 81 meeting with parents and the principal. At the end of the four-hour session, a group of the fathers 82 decided it was time to make their 83 known on campus.
That’s how Dads on Duty was born with its goal — make sure the kids are 84 . Around 40 men were organized into six-person shifts, with two shifts on campus every day. They 85 the day after the meeting. These people 86 their own schedules and commitments without complaint. Some of them are fathers of kids at the school, while the others are not but want the youth in their community to know they have a (n) 87 village behind them.
Now, anyone who wants to enter the school with 88 and a closed fist will have to avoid energetic papa bears, big smiles and many dad jokes. It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just 89 you into checking your shoelaces for countless times, only to find that they are not, in fact, untied.
Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus, gang battles have 90 declined. “The school has been 91 , and you can feel it,” said one student. Another student told the Washington Post, “They 92 all the kids like we’re their own children.”
In fact, the dads aren’t meant to 93 security guards. If they do sense a (n) 94 may occur, they get security on the scene ASAP. Their presence is meant to be more 95 than reactive.
81．A．regular B．difficult C．emergency D．scheduled
82．A．on duty B．in attendance C．at work D．under guard
83．A．voice B．status C．effort D．presence
84．A．safe B．hardworking C．healthy D．equal
85．A．practiced B．started C．gathered D．prepared
86．A．check B．maintain C．sacrifice D．arrange
87．A．large B．wild C．entire D．local
88．A．confusion B．anger C．fright D．shock
89．A．tricked B．persuaded C．forced D．scared
90．A．never B．unexpectedly C．further D．dramatically
91．A．orderly B．indifferent C．tense D．sizeable
92．A．yell at B．interact with C．make fun of D．look up to
93．A．change B．post C．replace D．criticize
94．A．debate B．theft C．fight D．instance
95．A．restrictive B．representative C．cooperative D．preventive
Six years as a space reporter taught me that chaos rules everything. Nothing is completely predictable or controlled. I have watched enough go wrong to know that no view of a celestial (天空的) event is ever truly promised to us 96 on the earth.
So when my mother and I decided to drive out to Erie, Pennsylvania, to see the April 8 total solar eclipse (日全食) this year, I knew this would be a trip of two 97 attitudes. I’ d be 98 about the weather and convinced we’d be victims of the randomness that governs the world while my mom would have strong faith that order would 99 and the skies would let us glimpse an eclipse like this for the first time in our lives. I told her not to 100 the universe for this one; she told me she wouldn’t depend on anything else.
I was once again humbled into a 101 I’ve learned time and time again: Mama knows best. Erie’s forecast that morning was looking 102 , but by the time first contact between the sun and the moon began a little after 2 p. m., the clouds over the city’s bay began to clear. The pale yellow sun under the eclipse lenses rapidly crested (达到顶峰), concentrating into a 103 orange glow.
The eclipse 104 at 3:16 p. m. A thin white glow pierced out from the edge of a clean black circle. The sunset-like 105 glowed and bloomed in the distance. I could spot solar prominences (日珥) sticking out from the sides of the sun 106 slightly bright red and pink. Jupiter and Venus also played roles in this performance. It felt like bearing 107 to something close to a miracle.
Four minutes later, the eclipse 108 . The sun brightened again. And the clouds 109 violently, swallowing up the moon and the sun and the sky in gray. But for four incredible minutes, the universe seems to have 110 a promise to my mother.
96．A．analysts B．observers C．investigators D．astronauts
97．A．consistent B．conflicting C．amusing D．agreeable
98．A．optimistic B．confused C．pessimistic D．curious
99．A．win B．lose C．delay D．fail
100．A．feed on B．count on C．take on D．settle on
101．A．plan B．skill C．lesson D．practice
102．A．usual B．average C．beautiful D．terrible
103．A．fierce B．weak C．hazy D．dim
104．A．disappeared B．exploded C．died D．struck
105．A．shapes B．sizes C．colors D．scenes
106．A．in B．on C．with D．for
107．A．tolerance B．relation C．witness D．reference
108．A．continued B．progressed C．ticked D．ended
109．A．quit B．returned C．left D．faded
110．A．made good on B．lost focus on C．took account of D．kept track of
At high school, Sam was the most celebrated troublemaker in his town. He wasn’t very talkative, didn’t answer questions and got into lots of fights. He had a bad 111 and even some teachers in his school thought that he would 112 nothing. He had skipped many classes, failing almost every subject by the time he entered his senior year, yet was being passed on each year to a higher grade level. Sam was moving on, but 113 not moving up.
Nothing 114 until Sam signed up for ACE training, a program designed to have students become more involved in their communities. After that, he joined the Homeless Project team. He knew something about 115 , hunger, and hopelessness. The other students on the team were impressed with his passionate concern and ideas. They 116 Sam co-chairman of the team. However, several teachers 117 to the school principal about his being elected co-chairman, firmly convinced that failure was 118 .
Two weeks later, Sam and his friends 119 a group of 70 students in a drive to collect food. They set a school record: collecting 2,854 cans of food in just two hours. It was enough to fill the empty shelves in two neighborhood centers, and the food supported 120 families in the area for 75 days. The local newspaper 121 the event with a full-page article the next day. He was being acknowledged as 122 material.
Afterwards, Sam started 123 at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. Sam is a constant 124 for us that a bird with a broken wing only needs 125 . But once it has healed, it can fly higher than the rest.
111．A．effect B．example C．reputation D．character
112．A．challenge B．accomplish C．pursue D．manage
113．A．hardly B．definitely C．temporarily D．specially
114．A．disappeared B．occurred C．changed D．mattered
115．A．liberty B．priority C．shelter D．poverty
116．A．called B．defined C．elected D．found
117．A．proposed B．protested C．appealed D．spoke
118．A．unpredictable B．unbelievable C．unavoidable D．unbearable
119．A．urged B．led C．instructed D．encouraged
120．A．remote B．ready C．needy D．small
121．A．advertised B．covered C．discovered D．tracked
122．A．citizenship B．membership C．leadership D．scholarship
123．A．showing up B．taking off C．breaking down D．showing off
124．A．reminder B．warning C．lesson D．signal
125．A．replacing B．unfolding C．fixing D．adjusting
For her 68th birthday in 2019, Rosa Saito decided to give herself an unusual gift — she decided to become a model. Over the past years, she had been 126 by photographers on the streets, each telling her to consider modeling. She initially 127 the idea because no one ever had commented on her appearance. But over time, something began to change inside her. “Being spotted made me realize I could still achieve something just for 128 at this stage of my life,” she recalled. 129 , she decided to embrace the opportunity.
Her first casting didn’t land her a job, but the 130 fueled her excitement. “I was used to facing challenges my whole life. I was 131 to keep going,” Saito said. At just 22, she had learned 132 when she cared for her sick mother. Later, she raised her three children alone after the loss of her husband. She embraced whatever life 133 her.
At 69, Saito’s efforts 134 when she got her first modelling job for a Brazilian cosmetics brand. “As the oldest person there, I walked into the photography studio feeling so 135 ,” she recalled. “But soon,I relaxed. I got so much 136 from the younger models. I realize my presence was showing them that you can grow older without 137 ,” she says.
Now 73, Saito has posed for many fashion brands. She’s 138 to have a new start after her 70s. “I still have plenty of dreams for the future, because the real 139 of maturity is to take a leap into the unknown,” she says. “It’s never too late to 140 yourself. I gain strength, courage and confidence from every experience where I face fear.”
126．A．congratulated B．examined C．appointed D．approached
127．A．put forward B．tried out C．noted down D．brushed off
128．A．my family B．myself C．my community D．my fellows
129．A．Temporarily B．Accidentally C．Eventually D．Permanently
130．A．rejection B．prejudice C．dilemma D．trick
131．A．prepared B．allowed C．forced D．persuaded
132．A．toughness B．faithfulness C．tolerance D．confidence
133．A．promised B．awarded C．brought D．ignored
134．A．disappeared B．continued C．paid off D．stood out
135．A．natural B．frightened C．delighted D．nervous
136．A．inspiration B．envy C．admiration D．instruction
137．A．fear B．pain C．doubt D．regret
138．A．hesitant B．proud C．impatient D．lucky
139．A．advantage B．burden C．fear D．beauty
140．A．question B．reshape C．limit D．teach
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Xi’an experiences musical magic
On the 4th of November, 2024, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra made its first official visit to Xi’an, Shaanxi province, to perform two concerts at the Xi’ an Concert Hall. The event was not only a musical highlight, but also marked a vibrant chapter in the development of Xi’an’s artistic scene.
The city is gradually becoming 141 notable location on the national and even global music map, allowing local audiences to experience world-class performances 142 the need to travel abroad, or to other cities.
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, which 143 (treasure) by classical music lovers worldwide since its formation, offers listeners in Xi’an the rare opportunity to experience a top-tier symphony orchestra up close.
The concert was 144 (pack) with many attendees traveling from afar to seize the moment. Under the baton (指挥) of conductor Andris Nelsons, the two concerts concluded successfully, pianist Yefim Bronfman and over 120 musicians from the orchestra 145 (include).
In the next three months, three performing arts venues — the Shaanxi Opera House, the Xi’ an Concert Hall, and the Kaiyuan Grand Theatre — 146 (host) 20 exciting performances and cultural activities, including symphonies, vibrant solo performances, and vocal feasts, 147 will offer audiences a rewarding, star-studded musical experience.
Enthusiasts can look forward to live concerts from renowned pianist Krystian Zimerman and Chinese-Canadian pianist Bruce Liu, who will perform two solo piano concerts. Meanwhile, the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra’s artistic adviser Zhang Guoyong and Polish conductor Pawel Kapula will continue their tribute to the 148 (classic). At the end of the year, the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra and its chorus will present highlights from operas by Puccini.
On Jan 11, under the baton of conductor Zhang Guoyong, the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra and its chorus will perform the 149 (incredible) grand symphonic choral work, Belshazzar’s Feast, by Sir William Walton. This will mark the 150 (conclude) of the festival.
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Su embroidery (刺绣), acknowledged as the finest Chinese hand needlework, is an ancient craft that originated from Suzhou, a city with a long history of silk making. The garden city of Suzhou was 151 economic and cultural center in ancient China, where the women of noble families in particular had a taste 152 art and their needlework style was influenced by their aesthetic tastes.
“ 153 (feature) its rich colors, complex techniques and elegant designs, the craft 154 (reflect) the beautiful natural environment and the leisurely lifestyle of Suzhou since centuries ago,” said Zheng Lihong, an art professor at Soochow University in Jiangsu province. “It is an art form created by women living in a city 155 prides itself on an artistic lifestyle.” Zheng added.
The embroidery reached 156 (it) golden age during the Song Dynasty, integrating elements of the ancient paintings popular at the time. The craft became a favorite of Chinese 157 (royal) in the court of the Qing Dynasty. It was during this period that the term suxiu, Su embroidery, 158 (coi