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1、 六选五
Everyone likes travelling. Travelling makes a person relaxed and get lots of knowledge, especially for teenagers. You don't need to be rich to travel, but knowing how much money you have is necessary. If you are not available, you may decide to put off your trip.
If you are working, check how much vacation time you have saved up. Check your calendar and decide how many days you can spend travelling.
Find out the right season and the right time to leave. For example, if you want to be a tourist in Hangzhou, you'd better start your trip in April or May.
There are many websites that you can use to search for your flights, your hotels and many other places which you can visit. You can even book (预订) everything online.
Think about what to take during the trip. Your ID card, your passport, your phone, your underwear, your shoes and everything you have to take. Or you will spend your money buying them again.
A. Choose when to go
B. Listen to your friend
C. Prepare enough money
D. Make detailed (详细的) preparations
E. Know how long you will be away
F. Don't forget about your things
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2、 阅读短文,回答问题
Let's do something in our daily life for the environment and the earth.
An English teacher has introduced a play to her class.
Characters: Benny, Jerry, Susie, Grace
Time: One Sunday afternoon.
Place: By the river near their houses.
(The four teenagers have just finished the picnic. They are tidying up.)
Benny: Wow! That was a great picnic. I'm so full that I can hardly move.
Grace: That's no excuse for not tidying up, Benny. Come over here and help me pack(包装)up the leftover food. Jerry, please? And clean up the place.
Jerry: (Speaking unhappily to himself.)How can I always get the dirty and difficult jobs? It's not fair.
(Jerry throws a bit of water on the fire. Then he picks up the ashes(灰烬)with an old newspaper and wants to throw them into the long grass.)
Susie: (Sounding surprised)What are you doing, Jerry? That's d....
Jerry: Whoop...the paper has caught fire.
Susie: And the grass…Benny, Grace, help! Help!
(Benny and Grace come over quickly. They help put out the fire completely.)
Jerry: Oh, no. Oh, no! What have I done?
Grace: You know that we should do everything carefully, don't you?
Jerry: (With his head in his hands.)Yes. What have I done? What have I done?
(1)、How does Jerry feel about his jobs?A、Clean and easy. B、Dirty and difficult. C、Great and interesting. D、Helpful and careful.(2)、What word do you think Susie would say in the sentence "That's d...."?A、dirty B、difficult C、different D、dangerous(3)、What are the four teenagers doing in the play?A、They are tidying up after they have had the picnic. B、They are reading the play after their teacher has introduced it. C、They are having a picnic together after they have put out the fire. D、They are helping put out the fire after they have had the leftover food.(4)、What caused the fire?A、The food. B、The newspaper. C、The grass. D、The river.(5)、Why does Jerry put his head in his hands?A、He gets to know he made a mistake. B、He feels excited at the fire. C、He feels angry with his friends. D、He doesn't know what happened. -
3、 阅读短文,回答问题
Taiwan was once known as "Garbage Island". Now it is a word leader which recycles more than half of its waste in business that brings in over $2 billion a year.
In 1993, Taiwan was filled with garbage. There was almost no recycling. Two thirds of its landfills were full. Around 20% of the island's garbage was dumped (丢弃). The rest was either buried in a landfill, or burned, leaving the island in an unpleasant and unhealthy situation.
In 1998, the government took action. Their plan affected companies that made products or brought them into Taiwan. These companies were required to take care of their own waste, or to pay the government to do it. The government used the money it collected to improve recycling in the area. Taiwan gave away as much as $6 billion a year to help recycling companies.
Ordinary people had apart, too. The government created a plan called Pay As You Throw. People were required to separate their waste into two groups-garbage, and things that are recyclable or reusable. Recycling is free, but people have to buy special blue bags to throw things away. People quickly began to recycle more.
The government also made it easy for people to deal with their waste. Yellow garbage trucks come around often. To let people know they're coming, they play music. People can also track (追踪) the garbage trucks by using a smartphone app.
(1)、Recycling garbage can bring Taiwan ____ a year.A、$1 billion B、$2 billion C、$4 billion D、$6 billion(2)、In Taiwan, ____ of the garbage was buried or burned in 1993.A、56% B、66% C、70% D、80%(3)、If a company makes lots of garbage, the government will ____.A、ask the company to leave Taiwan B、ask the company to build landfills C、ask the company to pay for the garbage D、ask the company to sell it out(4)、People can track the garbage truck by ____.A、using blue bags B、playing music C、using a phone app D、separating the waste(5)、From the passage, we may know that ____.A、people are smart in Taiwan B、garbage makes Taiwan rich C、Taiwan needs more landfills D、recycling works well in Taiwan -
4、 阅读短文,回答问题
About two years ago, Coronavirus(新冠病毒) showed up(出现). So many great people are fighting it to protect(保护) us. One of them is Zhong Nanshan. He's 84 years old, but he's still fighting the virus. Thanks to them, China is getting better(情况好转). But this virus is really dangerous. We must be careful all the time. Here are some ways to protect ourselves.
Wear a face mask(口罩).
Wash your hands often.
Don't touch your face, eyes, nose and mouth before washing your hands.
Do some exercise to keep healthy.
China is a very big and old country. Over 5, 000 years, we faced many problems. Fighting this virus is just another one of those problems. At last(最终), we will win.
(1)、When did the Coronavirus show up?A、About 6 months ago. B、Twelve months ago. C、About two years ago. D、Last month.(2)、What does the underlined word "touch" probably means?A、触摸 B、举起 C、击打 D、冲洗(3)、What does Zhong Nanshan do according to the passage?A、A policeman. B、An artist. C、A soldier. D、A doctor.(4)、How old is Zhong Nanshan?A、74. B、84. C、64. D、44.(5)、How many ways to protect ourselves are mentioned(被提到) in the passage?A、Five. B、Four. C、Three. D、Two. -
5、 完形填空
It is very small, but it is really helpful. It can help you keep away from viruses (病毒) . You must bring it with you very often these days. 1 is it? Of course, it is a mask (口罩). To make masks fun and easy to wear, people around the world think of many interesting and special 2 .
Wear a smile
Masks cover (遮盖) our faces, 3 they can't cover our smiles. A French company makes masks with smiles on 4 . You can still show your smile to 5 when you go out.
Eat with me
A 6 in Japan teaches people to make special masks. When eating or 7 , people can change their masks in half. Look! A napkin (餐巾纸) is on the mask. People can put a spoon into their mouth. The napkin 8 like a mask to stop viruses.
Let's be fashionable
Fashion brands (品牌) make some beautiful masks. Look at this one. The mask is full of beautiful pictures 9 many flowers. Butterflies are flying around the flowers. Does it make you think of a beautiful garden? It can make you 10 and bring you great fun.
(1)A 、 Where B 、 What C 、 How D 、 Which(2)A 、 plans B 、 dreams C 、 sizes D 、 ideas(3)A 、 but B 、 so C 、 and D 、 or(4)A 、 him B 、 me C 、 them D 、 us(5)A 、 the other B 、 other C 、 others D 、 another(6)A 、 library B 、 hospital C 、 supermarket D 、 restaurant(7)A 、 drinking B 、 sleeping C 、 playing D 、 walking(8)A 、 finds B 、 works C 、 shows D 、 enjoys(9)A 、 between B 、 with C 、 under D 、 among(10)A 、 happy B 、 bored C 、 boring D 、 sad -
6、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Alvin Bamburg, 66, was deep in the woods in Grand Cane, Louisiana, last December when something caught his eye. Among the fallen branches and leaves, it looked like litter. But Bamburg was attracted and picked it up.
"God just told me, " he later recounted.
As he drew closer, he saw that it was a broken balloon. Attached was a piece of paper decorated with sparkly star stickers. It was a child's Christmas wish list.
"Dear Santa, " the handwritten note read. "My name is Luna. I am four years old. I live in Liberal, Kansas. This year I have been nice. I would like candy, Spider-Man ball, Frozen doll. With love, Luna. "
Bamburg's heart hammered in his chest. Ever since he was a child, he had dreamed of this very scenario. "Years ago, " he says, "classes at school released balloons with notes. I've always wanted to find one. "
He believed this was his childhood wish coming true. And he knew he was going to make Luna's wish come true too.
However, the task seemed impossible, as Liberal, Kansas, is more than 650 miles from Grand Cane, Louisiana. But Bamburg's wife, Lee Ann Bamburg, didn't mind the distance. As an enthusiastic Facebook user, she had seen other people find all sorts of connections through the site and thought it might help her husband find Luna.
The next day Alvin posted a photo of the balloon and the Christmas list on his Facebook page, asking for help locating the sender.
At first, he wasn't confident the strategy would work. But as he saw the number of shares and comments on his post climbed into the hundreds, his hope grew into expectation. "I knew we were going to find Luna. " Alvin said.
And indeed, they did.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day Luna's mother came across the post.
When they arrived at Luna's home, the entire family was surprised.
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7、 假定你是李华,英语教材出版社正面向学生征求使用意见。请给你所用教材的主编Professor Nunan写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 使用教材的收获;
2. 改进教材的建议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Professor Nunan,
Best regards,
Li Hua
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8、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In May, 2023, the National Museum of China (NMC) launched (it) first original stage play, Joyful Songs In A Flourishing Age,as part of a project seeking to make cultural heritage active again.
Inspired by The Pottery Storyteller Beating A Drum,a piece in the NMC's collection from the Eastern Han Dynasty, play presented a fantasy "dialogue" between the ancient ceramic(陶瓷的) figures and the audience while (integrate) art forms such as drama, musical and opera.
Dialogues time and space are happening in new ways at the NMC. The bronze(青铜) exhibits from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (display) inside the NMC's Ancient China exhibition hall often lead visitors (impress) by ancient Chinese civilization. Collectible cards featuring (image) of the museum's collections have also proven quite popular with visitors.
Since 2018, the NMC (develop) virtual exhibition halls and published short videos on its social media platforms. Therefore, visitors can enjoy exhibitions online, getting a taste of Chinese culture without even leaving their homes. Not only can cultural and creative products bridge gaps, they can also help visitors better relate to (hide) cultural meanings.
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9、 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adam Wolfers believes that his son's autism(自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography. 10yearold Morgan has always possessed a 1 eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed(被诊断) with autism at the age of 3, Morgan has had a hard time 2 with others.
3 these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that 4 others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to 5 the art of nature photography.
Not 6 with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. 7 , he donates ten percent of his 8 to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.
However, his motivation for photography 9 financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he 10 with others. His work has gained 11 , with one of his photos picked by National Geographic for 12 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan's photography has become his saving grace(体面) because it gets people to look 13 his issues. "He's going to make his 14 , " his mother said.
Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our 15 and what we want to do. In other words, don't be afraid to see things differently.
(1)A 、 strange B 、 typical C 、 unique D 、 normal(2)A 、 fighting B 、 interacting C 、 agreeing D 、 competing(3)A 、 Without B 、 For C 、 From D 、 Despite(4)A 、 escape B 、 hit C 、 touch D 、 please(5)A 、 admire B 、 explore C 、 change D 、 promote(6)A 、 amused B 、 familiar C 、 content D 、 bored(7)A 、 Remarkably B 、 Undoubtedly C 、 Accidentally D 、 Fortunately(8)A 、 salaries B 、 profits C 、 budgets D 、 expenses(9)A 、 results in B 、 arises from C 、 goes beyond D 、 consists of(10)A 、 recalls B 、 imagines C 、 expects D 、 encounters(11)A 、 recognition B 、 advantage C 、 strength D 、 power(12)A 、 examination B 、 display C 、 investigation D 、 trade(13)A 、 for B 、 up C 、 into D 、 past(14)A 、 decision B 、 living C 、 way D 、 fortune(15)A 、 principle B 、 intelligence C 、 emotions D 、 limits -
10、 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays, the term "superfood" has become the nutritional buzzword. Simply put, these superfoods are those that provide large amount of nutrients through minimal calories.
The term "superfood" may have taken the modern food scene by storm. Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time. The nickname "superfood" gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s as health enthusiasts and the food industry sought to identify and market foods with special health benefits. Today, it is a trend in diet.
In an age when we share all kinds of superfoods on social media, ignoring the phenomenon is impossible. It's easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation. Their lively colours, exotic origins and impressive nutrient profiles make them candidates for the next viral food trend.
They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more healthconscious society. As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods. They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall wellbeing. Another remarkable benefit is their potential to promote heart health, helping you build a strong heart. Don't forget their role in skin regeneration. The antioxidants(抗氧化物) can provide a natural glow, reduce skin ageing and fight against skin conditions.
Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health.
A. What is driving the trend?
B. What are nutritional superheroes?
C. They bring appearances to the table as well.
D. Superfoods promise more than just a meal.
E. No single food can cure all diseases.
F. They seem tailormade to deal with these concerns.
G. However, its roots can be traced back to early 20thcentury nutrition literature.
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11、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Robots have long been drawing inspiration from animals, with the creation of robot dogs or snake-shaped robots. And yet, the field of robotics is far less enthusiastic about the other kind of living things—plants. Barbara Mazzolai, an Italian roboticist owes this to a misconception about plant behavior: that they cannot move or think. "It's not true at all, " she says. To challenge this view, Dr Mazzolai and her team recently launched a machine called "FiloBot", a robot based on a climbing species.
To survive, a climbing plant must switch between several different behaviors. In forest environments, it must first grow out of the soil and travel along the ground in search of a support to hold onto, such as a nearby tree. Once a support is located, though, the plant fixes itself around the object and then growing towards the light. To choose the best angle to grow upwards, a climbing plant uses its shoots(芽) to receive information about light and gravity.
FiloBot has sensors on its main shoot. It can 3D-print its body with plastic and grow at a controllable rate. These functions, researchers found, enabled FiloBot to cross gaps, and find things to attach to. The lack of heavy on-board computing device means that it is light and requires minimal care, while its slow pace means that it doesn't disturb things around it, making it possible to move through a complex, unseen environment, or monitoring disaster sites.
For now, FiloBot is still being tested. Its tendrils(卷须) have not left the laboratory. Still, it has already been employed in deconstructing plant behaviour. For example, it was long assumed that climbing plants find their supports by growing towards shade, though the exact mechanism was unclear. FiloBot could imitate this behaviour by detecting far-red light, which is typical of shaded areas, providing clues to how plants do it.
Dr Mazzolai hopes that such projects will inspire other roboticists to take their cues from plants and develop completely new technologies.
(1)、What does the misconception about plants in the field of robotics focus on?A、Their shapes. B、Their diversity. C、Their body language. D、Their capabilities.(2)、What is an advantage of FiloBot?A、It moves quickly. B、It has a solid metal body. C、It adapts to different environment. D、It is attached to huge computers.(3)、What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A、The limitations of FiloBot. B、The current use of FiloBot. C、The components of FiloBot. D、The unique feature of FiloBot's design.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for this text?A、A Role Model for Robotics Research B、A Glimpse into the World of Robotics C、A Plant-Inspired Innovation in Robotics D、A Misunderstanding of the Plant Kingdom -
12、 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Aptitude Tests Recommendations
Aptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style, aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you're most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.
Clifton Strengths
The Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that CliftonStrengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes "tricky questions which aren't as easily gamed".
Red BullWingfinder
Developed and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you'll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.
SEI Development Report
The SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you'll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.
CareerOneStop
While it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be sorted by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with with professional coaching or consultation improve your skills.
(1)、What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers?A、Their work ethics. B、Their career interest. C、Their preferred work style. D、Their professional competence.(2)、What is a unique feature of Clifton Strengths?A、It evaluates leadership skills. B、It is developed by experts. C、It includes challenging questions. D、It offers a comprehensive report.(3)、Which test suits a job seeker who prefers categorized suggestions and career coaching?A、Clift on Strengths B、Red Bull Wingfinder C、SEI Development Report D、CareerOneStop -
13、 12月3日是世界残疾人日(International Day of Persons with Disabilities), 校英语社将举办以"Caring for the disabled"为主题的英语演讲比赛。假如你是英语社主席李华,请根据提示用英语写一则书面通知,发布到校园网上。
内容包括:
1. 演讲比赛的安排及意义;
2. 欢迎大家积极参与。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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14、 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
To enrich students' school life, an excited competition was held on last Saturday on the school playground. Ten boys and ten girls selected by each class lined beside the rope and grasped it, eager waiting for the start. With the whistle blowing, the participants tried their best to pull the rope, while those standing by cheered desperately for him. Eventually, every students of the class won the competition was awarded a delicate notebook.
The competition was highly thought by students. Not only did it build up their bodies, but also strengthen their teamwork. Plus, the competition received positive response from parents and teachers, what made a hit in the circle of WeChat.
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15、 语法填空
Kunqu Opera, (originate) in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties, first emerged as unique local melody in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou. Thanks to reforms by a retired official named Wei Liangfu, it took a delicate form in the 1500s, it earned its reputation as "The Queen of the Chinese Operas".
Kunqu Opera is a (mix) of various art forms including songs, narration, dance and martial arts, with astonishing makeup, embroidered (刺绣) costumes and stage arrangements adding to its elegance. many traditional Chinese operas, the Kunqu style also has five main roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou.
Kunqu Opera performances are highly stylized. Traditionally, the stage is (simple) decorated so as not to steal the show from the production's most important element: the plot. The storyline (drive) by the songs, body movements and gestures of the performers on stage. To convey their emotions while performing, performers need to do is control their breath and tone with extreme carefulness, have full command of their (face) expressions and master the many ways to use their stares, smiles and frowns to convey their emotions.
The basic performance unit of Kunqu Opera, Qupai, is still in use in some traditional operas and is expected (use) in the future.
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16、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
When I was a law professor, a student reported that I made an error in grading his exam by giving him too many points. He was 1 , and after thanking him for his honesty, I changed the grade in my2 . His beaming (欢笑的) face turned to shock. "You're3 my grade?" he said angrily. "I would never have come in4 …"
He didn't finish the5 , but it was obvious that his display of honesty was6 . He thought he'd have it all—praise and the higher grade.
Several colleagues thought I should have let the higher grade7 because all I'd accomplished was to discourage him from being8 in the future. And every time I tell this story some people agree with this9 .
But I can't see how I could give good reason for worsening my10 in grading by undermining (损害) the honesty of all my grades by failing to11 an error. The grade itself would be a dishonest12 of his knowledge and it would have been13 to other students. How could I14 give a student a gift of an unearned grade?
I know15 reporting an error in one's favor is unusual, but, like16 too much change, it's clearly the right thing to do. People of character, those with real honesty, hate to give up17 as much as anyone else. The difference is that for them a good conscience and reputation is18 enough to give reason for the cost of doing the right thing.
Perhaps lowering the student's grade did19 him from being honest in the future, but bribing (贿赂) him to be honest so that he does the right thing when it's cost-free would have20 him even more. The duty to be honest is about right and wrong, not risks and rewards.
(1)A 、 wise B 、 right C 、 grateful D 、 upset(2)A 、 files B 、 books C 、 records D 、 notes(3)A 、 lowering B 、 correcting C 、 changing D 、 making(4)A 、 though B 、 why C 、 where D 、 if(5)A 、 sentence B 、 work C 、 exam D 、 lesson(6)A 、 good B 、 false C 、 special D 、 impressive(7)A 、 remove B 、 change C 、 stand D 、 add(8)A 、 brave B 、 adventurous C 、 successful D 、 honest(9)A 、 remark B 、 complaint C 、 praise D 、 achievement(10)A 、 crime B 、 mistake C 、 doubt D 、 guilt(11)A 、 make B 、 find C 、 correct D 、 avoid(12)A 、 reaction B 、 sense C 、 sign D 、 reflection(13)A 、 unfair B 、 cruel C 、 tough D 、 funny(14)A 、reluctantly B 、responsibly C 、impossibly D 、impatiently(15)A 、 actively B 、 secretly C 、 voluntarily D 、 curiously(16)A 、 receiving B 、 paying C 、 earning D 、 returning(17)A 、 benefits B 、 honors C 、 awards D 、 gifts(18)A 、 pleasure B 、 reward C 、 content D 、 honor(19)A 、 protect B 、 influence C 、 discourage D 、 separate(20)A 、 improved B 、 encouraged C 、 blamed D 、 ruined -
17、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you want to learn the material you're studying—like, reallylearn it? One learning theory suggests that if you overlearn, you'll gain the ability to do something without having to think about it — and eventually obtain more knowledge. Here's what overlearning is and how to do it.
What is overlearning?
Simply put, overlearning means studying something even once you're sure you know it. Don't stop reviewing or studying just because you succeeded in memorizing something.
The purpose of overlearning is to make the task easy to ensure it is completed to a high standard with no stress. For example, a student wants to pass their spelling test which has 10 words. Knowing about overlearning, she doesn't just memorize each word, but also learns about the origins of each word. Similarly, a teacher wanting to learn about teaching strategies might not simply read one book — they may read ten books, watch videos, attend lectures (and maybe even write their own book).
How do you overlearn?
For instance, when using the Leitner method, always review all the flashcards you're assigned on a particular day, even if you feel like passing over them because you got them right last time. Repeatedly going over material you know well is the key to overlearning and eventual automatic recall.
Schedule blocks of time in your week for reviewing materials you've already mastered. Continually reintroducing familiar ideas to yourself will dig them deeper into your long term memory.
A. Overlearning has several benefits.
B. Then what you need to do is overlearn it.
C. Review material you already know front to back.
D. This takes time, but it makes the spelling test a walk in the park.
E. Instead, keep going, digging it deeper and deeper into your brain.
F. In real life, we sometimes want to learn more than one similar task.
G. This can be as easy as re-reading your notes, or as complex as taking practice tests.
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18、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
If you are a psychology enthusiast, you have probably heard of the famous marshmallow (棉花糖) test. In this task, kids are given a single treat, such as a marshmallow, and are told that they can eat that marshmallow now, or they can wait a little while, and have two marshmallows instead.
Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, but most try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows.
Wait times in the marshmallow test came to be seen as indicators of self-control. But what if the behavior in the marshmallow test has more to do with cultural norms (准则) than self-control? A 2022 study by Yanaoka tested the idea that children may decide how long to wait for rewards based on what they are accustomed to waiting for in their culture. In the United States (with some exceptions), there is no widespread custom of waiting until everyone is served to eat your food. However, in Japan, there is a mealtime custom of waiting until everyone has been served before anyone digs in.
Because of this difference in norms, the researchers assumed that Japanese children would wait longer in the marshmallow test than the American children. This is exactly what they found. The researchers did a clever follow-up experiment. They found one field where children in the U.S. are accustomed to waiting longer than Japanese children are: Opening presents. In the U.S., gifts are usually given on special occasions, such as birthdays and Christmas. On these occasions, children usually have to wait before they can open their presents. In Japan, however, gift-giving happens more often, and children usually open presents immediately.
Given these cultural differences, Yanaoka expected that if they ran the marshmallow test with Japanese and American kids, but they replaced marshmallows with packaged gifts, then American kids would wait longer to open them. Once again, their assumption was correct. When the potential rewards were packaged gifts instead of food, American children waited 15 minutes on average, and Japanese children waited about four minutes on average.
This is a powerful result because it demonstrates the importance of culture and habit in shaping behavior. If a child waits only four minutes before giving up on two marshmallows but then waits almost four times longer to open a gift, can we really say that that child lacks self-control? I don't think so.
(1)、What is the main factor that influences children's behavior in the experiments?A、Self-control. B、Parental influence. C、Cultural norms. D、Reward preferences.(2)、What did the study find about American children? A. They often receive gifts.A、They display higher self-control. B、They prefer gifts to food rewards. C、They tend to wait longer to open gifts.(3)、How did Yanaoka conduct the follow-up experiment?A、By referring to data. B、By making a comparison. C、By introducing a concept. D、By presenting an argument.(4)、What is the author's attitude towards Yanaoka's study?A、Critical. B、Unclear. C、Doubtful. D、Approving. -
19、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
After a busy morning, lunch can feel like just the pick-me-up you need-but sometimes the meal that you thought would energize you is the very thing that makes you want to nap at your desk.
Feeling tired after lunch, or post-meals in general, is known as postprandial somnolence—or, colloquially, the food coma.
Part of this phenomenon is due to basic physiology (生理学): When humans eat, most of our blood goes to the digestive organs to process the food, said Sandra Arévalo, director of community health and wellness at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in New York state.
The tendency to get tired after eating isn't inherently suggestive of something amiss (出错的). But there can be additional factors that worsen this natural response, making getting through the rest of the workday or any activities feel like a slog. Here's what to watch out for and how to make adjustments.
When it comes to why you feel overly tired after eating, a common cause is consuming meals that are heavy in terms of quantity or quality. Not eating breakfast can lead to overindulging later in the day if excessive (过度的) hunger makes controlling your appetite difficult, Arévalo said.
Sometimes, however, the makeup of certain foods can contribute to tiredness. Fats are the hardest nutrient to digest because their molecules are much larger than those of protein or carbs, said Julie Stefanski, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If you had a meal high in fat—such as fried foods or pizza—that could make you feel tired. Meals high in added sugar or refined or highly processed carbohydrates can have the same effect.
The fiber in so-called whole foods like corns slows the absorption of sugar into the body, which means they don't cause blood sugar or insulin spikes and instead give you more stable, lasting energy, said Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic.
"A five-minute walk or something helps to improve circulation and alertness (机敏), as well," Arévalo said.
(1)、What can we know from the third paragraph?A、Blood is bad for the digestive organs. B、Blood has varieties of tasks to carry out. C、Eating habits have a great effect on health. D、Eating too much can burden the digestive organs.(2)、Which of the following can replace the underlined word "overindulging"?A、over-consuming B、overweight C、felling sleepy D、lacking energy(3)、What is suggested by Kristin Kirkpatrick?A、Sugar cake. B、Pizza. C、Fried egg. D、Corn.(4)、Why does the author write the passage?A、To present a new study. B、To clarify a concept. C、To provide some guidance. D、To show a social phenomenon. -
20、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
In 1984, I was a painfully insecure teenage girl from a dysfunctional family, depressed, underweight, and rejected by my classmates. My only comfort was to be the stage manager at our school.
One day, actors from the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival came to perform for the school. One of them was Barry Kraft, and he was unlike anyone I'd ever met. As I ran around backstage helping him, he treated me with friendliness and respect that he would show for friends in his living room.
He showed up at our drama class and asked everyone to narrate a monologue (独白). To my shock, he took me aside after class and said, "Your monologue was the best. That was really very good."
I made it through graduation and got accepted to college. That summer, I traveled with a friend to see Mr. Kraft perform. During one performance, I gathered up my courage and dropped him a note during the break, saying I was visiting and if he looked he could see us. Almost immediately I regretted sending the note. I thought it was the most presumptuous (冒失的) thing I had ever done.
At the end of the show, he was waiting for me! He smiled broadly and gave me a hug. Then he said, "Would you like to visit backstage?" And off we went. Every time we met someone, he introduced me and said, "She's a very good performer who was a huge help to me at her school visit."
It is difficult to describe how important this man's attention was to me. A successful actor doesn't have to give a depressed teenager the time of day, but he did far more. My confidence had just increased 800 percent. I am now a happily married professional, and whenever I notice a teenager in need, I remember Barry Kraft. He saw a teenager in need of attention and support, and he took the time to help. So now I take the time, too.
(1)、What do we know about the author?A、She was loved by her parents. B、She felt left out by her classmates. C、She suffered terribly from stage fright. D、She was troubled by the issue of overweight.(2)、Which of the following can best describe Barry Kraft?A、Friendly and considerate. B、Intelligent and patient. C、Committed and generous. D、Confident and energetic.(3)、What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A、The author will continue with her education. B、Barry Kraft will team up with the author. C、Barry Kraft inspired the author to study drama. D、The author will make efforts to assist teenagers.(4)、What's the purpose of the text?A、To introduce a famous actor. B、To encourage people to overcome difficulties. C、To share the author's experience and its impact on her. D、To explain the reason why the author loves stage management.