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一、阅读理解
Four Self-Portraits (自画像) by Famous Artists
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)—“Self-Portrait”, 1506
One of the beautiful self-portraits by famous artist Raphael was drawn at the age of 23. It measures around 45cm×33cm and is located at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. The Italian painter used oil on board to draw his self-portrait, which was the clearest and the most recognizable self-portraits of Raphael himself.
Leonardo da Vinci—“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”, 1512
“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”is a self-portrait of da Vinci at the age of 60 and measures around 33.3cm×21.6cm, which is on display in Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy. It is drawn with red chalk on paper and represents the head of an elderly man in a three-quarter view. In the portrait, the length of the hair is uncommon in Renaissance (文艺复兴) portraits.
Rembrandt van Rijn—“Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-up Collar”, 1659
Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn painted his self-portrait in 1659 when he was 53 years old. It shows his worried expression that clearly portrays the troubled condition of his mind at that point of his life since the year 1659 was a year of anxiety for him. This self-portrait found its place among the Benjamin Altman Collection, which has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1913.
Edgar Degas—“Degas Au Porte-Fusain’”, l855
Edgar Degas made this self-portrait only when he was twenty-one years old. It was one of the most remarkable of his fifteen self-portraits. Degas was seated as seemingly without fear and anxiety. The pose in the painting was formal and academic. The painting is located in the musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.
1.Where should visitors go if they want to admire Raphael’s self-portrait in 1506?
A.Uffizi Gallery. .Biblioteca Reale.
C.The musée d’Orsay. .The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
2.Which aspect of Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk was special during the Renaissance?
A.The red clothing. .The formal pose.
C.The long hair. .The worried expression.
3.Which painter was the youngest when painting the above-mentioned self-portraits?
A.Raphael. .Edgar Degas.
C.Leonardo da Vinci. .Rembrandt van Rijn.
Last Friday, a robot called EveR6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints (关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.
But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some advanced Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.
In Friday’s performance, the National Orchestra of Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”. The concert included five different pieces of music. Two were conducted by EveR 6, and two were conducted by Soo-Yeoul Choi, who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. Both conductors worked together on the final piece.
Mr. Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.
But Mr. Choi added that the robot’s biggest weakness is that it can’t hear. “Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”
Mr. Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”. Instead of musical notes, EveR 6 had instructions for how to play the piece. The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music. Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.
Mr. Choi doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.
4.What do we know about EveR 6 from the text?
A.It is an experienced conductor. .It has a lifelike appearance.
C.It is able to listen to music. .It is much shorter than a person.
5.What does the underlined word “captured”in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Stolen. .Stopped. .Recorded. .Hidden.
6.What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6?
A.Waving hands. .Keeping the beat.
C.Having instructions. .Communicating with musicians.
7.What is the text mainly about?
A.A robot conducting an orchestra. .An orchestra having performed in Korea.
C.Modern music combined with technology. .Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.
While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.
Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.
Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.
Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”
Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.
Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.
Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.
8.What do most visitors do in Death Valley?
A.Cool themselves in time. .Do lots of physical exercises.
C.Stay away from park rangers. .Carry dryers with themselves.
9.Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2?
A.To encourage the elderly to travel more.
B.To express admiration for mountain climbers.
C.To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.
D.To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.
10.What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley?
A.Its covering area. .Its attractive spots.
C.The reason why it is so hot. .The service of its park’s website.
11.What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs?
A.It has a short history. .It is worth visiting.
C.It draws fewer and fewer tourists. .It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.
Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.
California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey’s AeroFarms and Kentucky’s AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.
The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to,” he said.
Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call “controlled environment agriculture”. There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.
Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.
But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It’s just hard to be very profitable.”
12.What is Jacob Portillo’s attitude to the indoor food growing industry?
A.Positive. .Worried. .Unclear. .Doubtful.
13.What can we learn about indoor farming?
A.It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.
B.It means growing plants in water instead of soil.
C.It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.
D.It is different from controlled environment agriculture.
14.Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations?
A.They produce little food. .They carry great cost.
C.They need sunlight. .They lack investors.
15.What is the best title for the text?
A.What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors?
B.How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil?
C.Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture Indoors
D.Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future
二、七选五
It can be a wonderful and satisfying experience to have roommates to share a home with. Living with others can often help you develop close relationships and learn some life skills along the way. 16 .
Honest communication
In order to solve any problems that may arise, effective communication is necessary. 17 , where you feel free to voice worries, expectations and feedback. It is recommended to have house meetings on a regular basis where all important information is shared and addressed.
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Nothing is more important than keeping your shared space clean and organized. Take the time to clean up shared areas like bathrooms and kitchens and respect each other’s standards of cleanliness.
Develop a sense of humor
19 . Developing a sense of humor will help relieve tension and create a more lighthearted atmosphere, especially when you and your roommates have the same sense of humor.
Be considerate of your roommates’ needs
Being considerate of your roommates’ schedule, preferences and routines is part of living with them. A supportive living environment is created by small things, for example, offering to pick up groceries or helping with housework. 20 , especially when one of your roommates is studying or working or when anyone in the apartment is asleep.
A.Respect yourself
B.You can create an open-door policy
C.Keep shared space clean and organized
D.It is also wise to be mindful of noise levels
E.Here are practical tips on how to be a good roommate
F.Living with others can lead to disagreements and arguments
G.Being a good roommate is more than making your rent payments on time
三、完形填空
No one expected Jamie MoCrazy to live after her fall. The chances of 21 were slim when her brain started bleeding in eight spots. Family and friends 22 , hoping for a miracle (奇迹) but fearing the worst. .
She had been 23 in freestyle skiing’s World Tour Finals in Canada when disaster struck. Having successfully completed her 24 run, ranking fourth in the standings, she increased the difficulty for her second and final run. However, her 25 landed first, lying there unconscious (无意识的).
Ten days after the 26 , at the age of 22, she opened her eyes. Although she only 27 them for a few seconds, they were enough to add a little 28 to the darkest days. Six weeks later, she could recognize her parents.
The 29 was slow, often painful. There were physical and mental problems to overcome. The 30 challenges she faced were the easiest while her emotions were greatly affected. It took her five years to 31 recover from the accident.
“That does not mean my 32 has to be worse. I viewed it as climbing a mountain. The views on the top might be even more 33 ,” MoCrazy said.
Her life goal now is to 34 others who have suffered traumatic (创伤性的) brain injuries, 35 a non-profit organization MoCrazy Strong with her mother for the purpose of giving back.
21.A.winning .survival .profit .training
22.A.disagreed .smiled .waited .fell
23.A.competing .teaching .swimming .walking
24.A.first .second .third .fourth
25.A.arms .head .feet .back
26.A.order .fight .work .accident
27.A.opened .closed .touched .narrowed
28.A.water .style .light .gratitude
29.A.service .speed .trip .recovery
30.A.academic .physical .mental .similar
31.A.barely .potentially .emotionally .immediately
32.A.life .family .heart .income
33.A.scientific .detailed .distant .amazing
34.A.defeat .help .employ .bother
35.A.breaking down .figuring out .searching for .setting up
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
While the key to success in both 36 (person) and professional relationships lies in your ability 37 (communicate) well, it’s not the words that you use 38 your body language that speaks the loudest.
Whether you’re aware 39 it or not, when you interact with others, you’re continuously giving and receiving wordless signals. All of your nonverbal 40 (behavior) — the gestures you make, your tone of voice and how much eye contact you make — send strong messages. They can build trust and draw others towards you, or they can confuse 41 you’re trying to express. These messages don’t stop when you stop speaking, either. Even when you’re silent, you’re still communicating nonverbally.
In some instances, what comes out of your mouth and what you communicate through your body language may be two 42 (total) different things. If you say one thing, but your body language says something else, your listener will likely feel that you’re being dishonest. When faced with such 43 (mix) signals, the listeners have to choose whether to believe your verbal or nonverbal messages. Since body language is a natural language that 44 (show) your true feelings and intentions, they’ll likely choose the nonverbal messages.
However, by improving how you understand and use nonverbal communication, you can express what you really mean, connect better with others, and build stronger, more 45 (reward) relationships.
五、邀请信
46.假定你是学生会李华,你校将于下周六举办主题为“英语戏剧”的比赛。请给你班的外教Frank写一封邮件,邀请他担任评委。内容包括:
1. 写邮件的目的;
2. 活动时间、地点;
3. 活动安排。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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六、读后续写
47.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。
My friend invited me to a trapeze (高空秋千) class. I was doubtful because of a lack of courage and a short of self-confidence, but her enthusiasm and assurances of strict safety rules won me over.
I had been fearful of heights since elementary school and avoiding my fear of heights became second nature. But here I was, at age twenty-six, facing my fear of heights in a rather extreme way. I had come around to the idea of trying trapeze. I figured it wasn’t much different from swinging (舞动) on the monkey bars as a kid. One difficulty I didn’t expect was the ladder (梯子). In order to reach the trapeze, I had to climb up a twenty-two-foot ladder.
I could hear one of my classmates expressing her impatience with my slow climb up the ladder. “If she’s afraid of heights, why did she sign up for a trapeze class?” However, my friend was at the top of the ladder, trying to encourage me. Besides, his distraction techniques helped to take my mind off my dangerous task. I found a rhythm(节奏) and kept going. With a slow and steady pace, I made it to the top. The cheers from my classmates rang out below.
An instructor told me to step to the edge of the platform. He reminded me of the safety rules, including the net below that would catch me at the bottom. He also asked me to listen to the directions while in the air, so I could perform a trick.
As the instructor counted down, I took a deep breath and pushed off the platform, swinging back and forth. At that moment, I lost awareness of time and space. Fortunately, the instructor’s voice came over the loudspeaker, giving me step-by-step instructions for performing a trick. Instead of doubting my inability to perform the trick, I took his directions one step at a time.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
During my flight on the trapeze, my fear didn’t completely leave me.
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This experience opened up a new way of seeing myself and approaching other challenges.
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