广东省深圳市2023-2024学年六年级上学期竞赛英语试题

1 / 1 2023 年第四届超常思维与创新能力测评（外语）六年级 初评 考试时间：80 分钟 满分：100 分 考试说明：每小题 1 分，共 100 题。 I.创新思维（每小题 1 分，共 20 分） 此部分将考察外国文化、语言延伸、数学、科学、统计知识、逻辑推理等多学科综合能力。 此部分为不定项选择题，请从所给的五个选项 A、B、C、D、E 中，选出符合题意的正确选项。每道 题正确的选项个数不确定，但至少有一个正确选项。选错或多选不给分，选对或漏选按比例得分。 1. C 2. C 3. E 4. C 5. B 6. ABC 7. ACD 8. AC 9. AB 10. E 11. B 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. D 17. E 18. E 19. B 20. D II.语言理解及应用（每小题 1 分，共 30 分） 此部分将考察语音、语调、语法、词汇的综合理解和运用。 此部分为不定项选择题，请从所给的五个选项 A、B、C、D、E 中，选出符合题意的正确选项。每道 题正确的选项个数不确定，但至少有一个正确选项。选错或多选不给分，选对或漏选按比例得分。 21. AC 22. ABCD 23. ABC 24. ABC 25. CD 26. A 27. AC 28. D 29. ACD 30. ACD 31. AD 32. A 33. BD 34. D 35. AB 36. ABCD 37. AC 38. BCD 39. B 40. A 41. ABC 42. BC 43. AB 44. ABD 45. AC 46. B 47. AD 48. AB 49. AB 50. B III.完形填空（每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 51—55. BCABC 56—60. DBDBB IV.排序（每空 1 分，共 5 分） 61—65. ACBED V.还原句子（每空 1 分，共 10 分） 66—70. FBEAC 71—75. BFCAD VI.阅读理解（每小题 1 分，共 25 分） 76. A 77. B 78. C 79. D 80. C 81. B 82. A 83. C 84. B 85. D 86. A 87. A 88. D 89. B 90. C 91. A 92. C 93. B 94. C 95. C 96. D 97. D 98. D 99. A 100. C 1 / 17 2023 年第四届超常思维与创新能力测评（外语）六年级 初评 考试时间：80 分钟 满分：100 分 考试说明：每小题 1 分，共 100 题。 I.创新思维（每小题 1 分，共 20 分） 此部分将考察外国文化、语言延伸、数学、科学、统计知识、逻辑推理等多学科综合能力。 此部分为不定项选择题，请从所给的五个选项 A、B、C、D、E 中，选出符合题意的正确选项。每道 题正确的选项个数不确定，但至少有一个正确选项。选错或多选不给分，选对或漏选按比例得分。 1.What is the traditional Korean dish consisting of fermented（发酵的）vegetables, primarily cabbage and Korean radishes, with various seasonings（调味）? A. Sushi B. Dim sum C. Kimchi D. Pad Thai E. None of the above 2.The famous painting “Mona Lisa” was created by which Italian artist during the Renaissance? A. Pablo Picasso B. Vincent van Gogh C. Leonardo da Vinci D. Michelangelo E. None of the above 3.The famous “Eiffel Tower” is a famous landmark located in which European capital city? A. London B. Copenhagen C. Rome D. Berlin E. None of the above 4.In which country do people celebrate the “Day of the Dead”（Dia de los Muertos）as a vibrant and colorful festival to honor deceased（去世的）loved ones? A. Brazil B. Spain C. Mexico D. Italy E. None of the above 5.In which country is the famous ancient monument Stonehenge（巨石阵）located? A. Greece B. England C. Egypt D. Finland E. None of the above 6.Sarah had planned a surprise party for her best friend, but I accidentally _______ by mentioning it in front of the birthday girl. I felt terrible about it and apologized for it. A. let the cat out of the bag B. spilled the beans C. revealed the secret D. went out the door E. None of the above 7. --- The new restaurant in town is the talk of the town, and people say the food is absolutely _______. I can’t wait to try it! --- Count me in! I’ll make a reservation soon. A. out of this world B. plain and simple C. one of a kind D. second to none E. None of the above 8. --- Don’t worry about the test. It’s _______. You’ve prepared well and will do just fine. --- Thank you for the encouragement! I’ll do my best, and I’m feeling better now. 2 / 17 A. a piece of cake B. a hard nut to crack C. a walk in the park D. a storm in a teacup E. None of the above 9.If the first two statements are true, which final statement（s）is（are）true? 1. Mr. Reed teaches all the advanced math classes at his school. 2. Billy attends Mr. Reed’s school and is in an advanced math class. A. Mr. Reed is Billy’s math teacher. B. Billy is Mr. Reed’s student in an advanced math class. C. Mr. Reed also teaches physics and chemistry at his school. D. Billy attends all of the advanced math classes. E. None of the above 10.If the first two statements are true, which final statement（s）is（are）true? 1. Mrs. Jones is responsible for collecting all of the fifth grade classes’ money for the school fundraiser. 2. Sally attends Mrs. Jones’ school. A. Mrs. Jones is responsible for collecting Sally’s money for the fundraiser. B. Sally is going to donate some money for the school fundraiser. C. Mrs. Jones is the principal of Sally’s school. D. Sally is a fifth grade student. E. None of the above. 11.A college professor teaches a class of 80 students. Fourteen students are business majors, six are education majors, and the rest are undecided. What percentage of the class is undecided? A. 50% B. 75% C. 60% D. 25% E. None of the above 12.An organization hosts monthly meals for families in the community. In March, 70 people attended the meal. In April, 60 attended. Their highest attendance was in May, with 20 more than April. What is their average monthly attendance? A. 75 B. 50 C. 80 D. 70 E. None of the above 13.Amy earned $75 for working two and a half hours on Monday. She worked three hours on Tuesday and four hours on Wednesday. Considering she made the same hourly rate all three days, how much did she get paid in all? A. $300 B. $285 C. $325 D. $350 E. None of the above 14.A gourmet grocery store in Washington sells olive oil from a number of different areas and monitors the annual sales. Which list is arranged from the region with the most bottles sold to the region with the fewest bottles sold? 3 / 17 A. California, Spain, Greece, Italy B. California, Italy, Greece, Spain C. California, Spain, Italy, Greece D. California, Italy, Spain, Greece E. None of the above 15.An adventure tour company found out how many whales people saw on its most popular whale tour. How many people are there in all? A. 10 B. 39 C. 12 D. 21 E. None of the above. 16.Which of the following pieces can fill in and form a complete series with the others? A. B. C. D. E. None of the above. 17.Which of the following shapes correspond（s）（符合）to the given rules? A. B. C. D. E. None of the above. 18.Choose the most suitable number（s）to make the sequence（系列）logical（符合逻辑）. 4 / 17 A. B. C. D. E. None of the above. 19.Choose the most suitable missing piece（s）. A. B. C. D. E. None of the above 20.Which of the below figures can be composed from the loose parts? A. B. C. D. E. None of the above II.语言理解及应用（每小题 1 分，共 30 分） 此部分将考察语音、语调、语法、词汇的综合理解和运用。 此部分为不定项选择题，请从所给的五个选项 A、B、C、D、E 中，选出符合题意的正确选项。每道 题正确的选项个数不确定，但至少有一个正确选项。选错或多选不给分，选对或漏选按比例得分。 21.Which word（s）has（have）the vowel sound /ɔ/ in the first syllable? A. coffee B. complete C. common D. computer E. None of the above 22.Identify the word（s）with the same vowel sound as “night”. A. height B. light C. bright D. right E. None of the above 23.Choose the sentence（s）with the proper intonation signs: 5 / 17 rising intonation（↑）, falling intonation（↓） A. How beautiful the girl is（↓）! B. Are you going to school（↑）? C. She bought bread（↑）, cheese（↑）and tomatoes（↓） D. Please tidy up your room now（↑）! E. None of the above 24.Identify the sentence（s）with the correct use of “as…as…”. A. She is as tall as her brother. B. He is not as smart as his sister. C. The cake is as delicious as the ice cream. D. My dog is as not fast as a cheetah. E. None of the above 25. --- Where is the key _______ the front door? --- The key is _______ the drawer. A. in；on B. of；under C. to；in D. to；inside E. None of the above 26. --- _______ hardworking students they are! --- Indeed. They have put a lot of effort into their studies. A. What B. How C. When D. Why E. None of the above 27. --- What a shame that they couldn’t come to the party! --- Yes, it’s really _______ that they couldn’t make it to the party. A. disappointing B. disappointed C. depressing D. depressed E. None of the above 28. --- The teacher praised _______ for their hard work. --- That’s great to hear! Being recognized for their hard work is well-deserved. A. himself B. him C. themselves D. them E. None of the above 29. I’m not sure if this is yours or _______, but I found it in the kitchen. A. theirs B. my C. his D. hers E. None of the above 30. --- Nobody expected _______ to win the game, but _______ did it! --- That’s an incredible achievement! A. them；they B. themselves；themselves C. us；we D. him；he E. None of the above 31. --- I _______ to the dentist tomorrow to get my teeth _______. --- That’s an important step for your oral health. A. am going；checked B. goes；check C. went；checking D. will go；checked E. None of the above 6 / 17 32. --- While I was sleeping, someone _______ the piano in the next room. Did you notice it? --- Oh, I didn’t even hear them. I can sleep through anything. A. was playing B. play C. is playing D. played E. None of the above 33.The weather in winter is _______ in the northern regions than in the south. A. cold B. colder C. too cold D. much colder E. None of the above 34. --- She is _______ of the two sisters. --- I agree. She’s certainly _______ one in the big family. A. more intelligent of；the more intelligent B. the most intelligent；the most intelligent C. more intelligent than；most intelligent D. the more intelligent；the most intelligent E. None of the above 35. He is _______ as a teacher. His passion for teaching and his ability make him a wonderful teacher. A. a success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed E. None of the above 36. --- He challenged the manager by _______ one of his major decisions. --- It’s important to have open discussions. A. questioning B. doubting C. suspecting D. objecting to E. None of the above 37. --- The country’s recent measure was widely _______ last month. --- I can imagine. This move has benefited a lot of people and the economic situation. A. accepted B. hated C. liked D. disliked E. None of the above 38.She was too tired after a long day. She didn’t have the _______ to walk any further. A. beauty B. power C. strength D. energy E. None of the above 39. --- He needed a model, someone to _______, as a source of guidance in his life. It was important for him to have a positive role model. --- Indeed, every boy needs that. His father is the the best choice. A. look out B. look up to C. look into D. look through E. None of the above 40. --- I need to walk faster to _______ my friends who are already ahead of me. --- Don’t worry. Let’s take it easy, and you’ll catch up in no time. A. catch up with B. keep in touch with C. get along with D. move on to E. None of the above 7 / 17 41.She will _______ her younger brother while their parents are away for the weekend. A. look after B. take care of C. care for D. take part in E. None of the above 42. --- If it continues _______, we’ll have to cancel the match. --- Let’s hope for better weather. A. rain B. raining C. to rain D. rained E. None of the above 43. --- He didn’t like the movie, so he left the theater early. --- Well, it’s a shame he didn’t like it, but at least he didn’t waste much time _______ the movie. A. seeing B. on seeing C. to see D. see E. None of the above 44. _______ you _______ I saw the thief enter the house. A. Not only；but also B. Both；and C. Neither；and D. Neither；nor E. None of the above 45.The nearest police station is _______ walk from our home. A. ten minutes’ B. ten minute’s C. a ten-minute D. ten-minute E. None of the above 46. --- We should exercise regularly _______ we want to stay healthy. --- Absolutely, regular exercise is crucial for maintaining good health. A. although B. if C. but D. while E. None of the above 47. --- The city _______ I was born is known for its history. --- That’s interesting! Tell me more about it. A. where B. why C. whose D. in which E. None of the above 48. --- What is the weight of the bag of fruits? --- Three kilos. Is it too heavy for you? A. How heavy is the bag of fruits B. How much does the bag of fruits weigh C. What does the bag of fruits cost D. What is the price of the bag of fruits E. None of the above 49. She has _______ been to Europe, _______? A. never；has she B. already；hasn’t she C. ever；has she D. seldom；has she E. None of the above 50. --- The police have _______ on you. --- That’s a relief. I haven’t done _______ wrong. A. everything；nothing B. nothing；anything C. nothing；something 8 / 17 D. anything；anything E. None of the above III.完形填空（每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 阅读下面的短文，从文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选择正确选项。 A few weeks ago, I went on a camping trip at Pitt Lake. I spent three days and two nights there. It was a new experience for me, so I was both 51_______ and excited at first. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful, so we got off to a 52_______ start. Because there were so many participants - including both instructors（老师）and students - we had one big canoe（独木 舟）and one smaller canoe. I 53_______ to be in the smaller canoe with my friend Mitra, but we soon found that this was not a wise choice. 54_______ keep up with the bigger canoe, both of us had to paddle hard. My arms quickly became sore and my hands became numb（麻木 的）. To take our minds off the 55_______, Mitra and I played “20 questions” while paddling. In this game, one person thinks of an object and the other person asks 20 questions to try and 56_______ what the object is. We had a good laugh before we finally 57_______ at the campsite. We started a campfire soon after we arrived. At night, we gathered around the fire, roasting marshmallows（棉花糖）and listening to horror stories. Some of the other campers put their wet shoes and socks beside the fire to 58_______. However, because of the wind, one pair of socks almost caught on fire. Everyone 59_______ - one person got so scared that he fell out of his folding chair. Everyone thought it was pretty funny! The time flew quickly. Soon, it was time to go back. We didn’t want to leave and 60_______ that we would hang out together again sometime soon. As we left the campsite, the beauty of Pitt Lake and the bonds we forged during this unforgettable camping trip left a lasting impression on each of us. 51．A. sad B. nervous C. scared D. relaxed 52．A. bad B. special C. good D. strange 53．A. chose B. offered C. returned D. followed 54．A. Instead of B. In order to C. Rather than D. No more than 55．A. war B. fight C. pain D. success 56．A. spend on B. pick up C. set off D. figure out 57．A. achieved B. arrived C. competed D. searched 58．A. mix B. change C. clean D. dry 59．A. excited B. panicked C. imagined D. relaxed 60．A. allowed B. hoped C. supported D. missed IV.排序（每空 1 分，共 5 分） 根据上下文及每个段落的语意（第一段已给出），为后续段落选择合适的顺序，使其符合合理的逻 辑。 Co-hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China, the China Media Group, and the regional government of the Tibet autonomous region, the 2023 Trans-Himalaya Cycling Race in Nyingchi city of the Tibet autonomous region spans over 312 kilometers. A. It is divided into 3 stages, starting in places with elevations（海拔提升）ranging from 9 / 17 2,988 meters to 4,034 meters, and passing through cities including Nyingchi, Shigatse, and the regional capital Lhasa. Nyingchi is a prefecture-level city（地级市）that contains multiple counties and towns. B. During the first stage, cyclists rode from Kongpo Park in Nyingchi township to the Quanzhou Bridge in Kongpo’gyada county along national Highway G318. Both locations are within the region called Nyingchi city, having 129.8 km of distance between them. Cyclers from 17 international and domestic teams joined the race along National Highway G318 and the beautiful Nyangchu River. C. More than 100 competitive cyclists from 17 high-level professional teams from across the world competed in the first stage of this year’s race. D. “Five cyclers from our team joined the race representing our region, and we are quite satisfied with their performance in the first stage. It brings many excellent professional teams and cyclers, and it is a good learning opportunity for our team members,” said Dawa Tsering, the coach of the Tibet Himalayan Cycling Team. E. After fierce competition, Rikunov Petr from the Chengdu CCN Cycling team placed first, with second place going to Torres Villareal Carlos Alberto from the SCOM-Taishan Sport Team, and third place being awarded to Stepanov Andrei, also from the Chengdu CCN Cycling team. 61_______ 62_______ 63_______ 64_______ 65_______ V.还原句子（每空 1 分，共 10 分） 阅读下面短文，然后从短文前的 A、B、C、D、E、F 选项中，选择合适的句子还原到原文中，使文 章通顺合理。 A A. How did you get this job? B. What’s the most important quality for a rocket designer? C. What inspired you to pursue a career in rocket design and aerospace engineering? D. What are the overall requirements for becoming a rocket designer? E. How do you make a balance between work and life? F. What do you do as a rocket designer? It always makes me proud when I watch the news about China’s space missions. These missions show how strong our country is. I want to learn about the lives of the people behind these missions. Student, 14, Beijing I am a rocket designer at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. I worked on the design of the Long March 2F carrier rocket. Rocket Designer, 28, Beijing 10 / 17 Student：66_______. Rocket Designer：My job has two parts：One is working at the Beijing headquarters and the other is working on launch missions at the launch site. In Beijing, I need to read papers and come up with rocket design ideas. When working at the launch site, I need to check the rocket to make sure it meets the design needs. Student：67_______. Rocket Designer：I think that is a safety net mentality（安全底线思维）. In the world of rocket making, being very careful is really important. So we always have a plan B. When people are going up into space in rockets, we can’t make any mistakes because we can’t put people’s lives in danger. It’s a job where we have to be right all the time. Student：68_______. Rocket Designer：Although there is high pressure at work, we still have fun. On weekends, I enjoy mountain climbing with friends. And many designers like to do sports, such as playing basketball or tennis after work. Student：69_______. Rocket Designer：I studied aeronautical engineering in college. I got this job through campus recruitment. You can also look for this work online and send in your resume on the official websites of aerospace companies. Student：70_______. Rocket Designer：My inspiration came from a deep curiosity about the universe and space exploration. Ever since I was a child, I looked up at the stars and wondered what’s out there. I was fascinated by the idea of humans reaching the stars and exploring the unknown. It’s a dream come true for me to be a part of China’s space missions and contribute to the country’s advancements in space exploration. B A. Focus on a smooth, even pedal stroke. B. Start by selecting a bike that suits your height and comfort. C. Practice balancing by walking the bike and getting a feel for how it leans. D. Use both brakes together for effective stopping. E. Riding a bike is a skill that takes time to master. F. Always wear a well-fitted helmet to protect your head in case of a fall. Learning to ride a bike is an important step for many children, and it’s a skill that can bring joy and freedom to people of all ages. Riding a bike is not only a fun activity but also an eco- friendly and healthy mode of transportation. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to ride a bike: • Choose the Right Bike：71_______ The size of the bike and the position of the saddle （车座）should allow you to place your feet flat on the ground when you’re seated. • Safety First：Don’t forget safety gear. 72_______ Elbow and knee pads can provide added protection, especially for beginners. 11 / 17 • Find a Safe Location：Look for a flat, open, and traffic-free area to practice, like a quiet parking lot, an empty playground, or a bike path. This provides a safe environment for learning. • Balancing Act：Start by straddling the bike with your feet flat on the ground. 73_______ • Pedaling：Once you’re comfortable with balancing, begin to pedal gently. Push off with one foot and start pedaling with the other. 74_______. • Steering：Learn to steer the bike by gently turning the handlebars. Practice making wide and tight turns to get a sense of control. • Braking：Understand the brakes on your bike. Most bikes have hand brakes, with the left lever controlling the front brake and the right lever controlling the rear brake. 75_______ • Practice and Patience：Be patient with yourself and practice regularly. Start with short rides and gradually increase the distance as you become more confident. Riding a bike can be a wonderful and freeing experience. Once you’ve learned the basics, explore different terrains（地形）, go on bike adventures, and enjoy the wind in your hair. VI.阅读理解（每小题 1 分，共 25 分） 根据短文内容，从每题所给的四个选项中选出正确选项。 A A violin was up for auction（拍卖）one day. The violin was very old. It didn’t look like it was even playable. The auctioneer didn’t feel like it was worth his time. But he still held it up with a smile. “Who’ll start the bidding for the violin?” he shouted. “One dollar? One dollar. Then, two! Only two? Two dollars, and who’ll make it three? Three dollars, once；three dollars, twice；going for three ...” “Wait a moment!” A gray-haired man came forward. He said, “May I play a song for you?” The people in the hall gave him little applause as he picked up the violin. But when he started playing, the audience enjoyed the music, for the man played quite beautifully. Then, he stopped playing. The auctioneer held the violin up again and said, “Who would like to bid on the violin?” “One thousand dollars! Who’ll make it two? Two thousand! And who’ll make it three? Three thousand, once；three thousand, twice；going and gone,” he said. Some of the people there felt quite puzzled. They weren’t sure what had changed the violin’s price. The person who bid 3,000 dollars for the violin explained － it was the “touch” of a master’s hands. 76.What did the violin look like? A. It was old and cheap. B. It was fun to play with. C. It looked playable. D. It could make beautiful sounds. 12 / 17 77.What does the underlined word “bidding” mean? A. fixing a problem B. giving a price C. playing the violin D. listening to music 78.Why did the old man play the violin? A. To show that the violin belonged to him. B. To show that the violin was broken. C. To show that the violin was still playable. D. To show that he was a great musician. 79.What changed the violin’s price, according to the story? A. The touch of many famous musicians’ hands. B. The way that the auctioneer introduced it. C. How the violin looked after the old man cleaned it. D. The beautiful song that a master played with it. 80.What is the best title of the story? A. A good auctioneer B. No changes for bidding C. ‘Touch’ of a master D. Listen to beautiful music B Artificial intelligence（AI）can now do amazing things. ChatGPT is an AI that can answer questions, tell stories, and do much more. But it’s very “thirsty”, said a new study. When ChatGPT works, its “home” - data centers around the world - gets very hot. Workers then have to use water to cool them down. Cold water goes into pipes near the computers at these centers. Because the computers are very hot, the water turns into vapor and goes into the air. The water needs to be super clean. If they use seawater, it can eat away the pipes. If you ask ChatGPT 20 to 50 questions, it needs to “drink” a 500-milliliter bottle of water. When people trained ChatGPT, it used 700,000 liters of water, said the study. This is the amount that is needed to make about 370 cars. ChatGPT is not the only one that needs data centers. Everything you do on the internet needs data centers to work. There are more than 8,000 data centers in the world. The number is still growing. If AI keeps using a lot of water, we may have to “fight” with AI for water. AI uses a lot of water to “grow”. Many people may not have enough water to drink because of water shortage. However, we need better AI to develop better technology. Should we rethink the use of AI? 81.What does the writer mean by using “thirsty”? A. ChatGPT can do many things at the same time. B. ChatGPT needs water while working. 13 / 17 C. ChatGPT keeps learning to answer questions. D. ChatGPT works just like people’s mouths. 82.Why does ChatGPT require a significant amount of water? A. To keep its servers in the data centers cool. B. To generate more electricity. C. To power its AI algorithms（算法）. D. To clean its data centers. 83.Why can’t people use seawater to cool down data centers? A. Because seawater is too hot to cool down the centers. B. Because it is hard for seawater to become vapor. C. Because seawater is bad for the pipes. D. Because living things in seawater may eat the pipes. 84.How does the writer set out her idea in Paragraph 3? a. By comparing one thing with another. b. By thinking of a thing as a person. c. By guessing an idea from certain information. d. By giving examples to make the point clear. A. abc B. abd C. acd D. bcd 85.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. AI will stop using water someday to let people have enough. B. AI may start a war against humans to get more water in the future. C. People should reduce the number of data centers to save water. D. There may be a competition for water use between AI and humans. C When taking an elevator, do you often push the “close” button? You hope by pushing it, the elevator door will close faster. But what if the button was actually fake? The former director of the National Elevator Industry, Karen Penafiel, said that elevators’ “close” buttons are a complete trick, and that doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you push. In the 1990s, a law called the “Accessibility Act” was passed. It means all elevators have to stay open long enough to allow disabled people to enter. Only firefighters and elevator workers can really use the buttons with special keys. But the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can make you feel better. They give you a sense of control that can help reduce stress. That’s why some other buttons in our lives are fake, too. 14 / 17 For example, many offices have fake thermostats. People may feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workspace. You were told that traffic light buttons could help make traffic signals change faster. But they may not really work either. However, even when people know these little “white lies”, they still push fake buttons. As long as the doors finally close, it seems worthwhile. John Kounios is a psychology professor at a university. He said he always pushes the traffic light buttons. “After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not push the button on the off chance that this one will work?” 86.Why do some people push the “close” button in an elevator? A. To make the elevator door close faster. B. To ensure the doors close on time. C. To open the doors for disabled people. D. To reduce stress. 87.According to Karen Penafiel, _______. A. elevators’ “close” buttons don’t really work B. elevators are of poor quality C. using an elevator may not save your time D. the “close” button of an elevator only works when you push it hard 88.Which of the following is NOT true about elevators? A. They were mentioned in the Accessibility Act. B. All elevator doors stay open long enough for disabled people to enter. C. Only firefighters and elevator workers can really use the “close” buttons. D. Elevator manufacturers will not put “close” buttons on the elevators. 89.Psychologists think that fake buttons _______. A. don’t help in our daily lives B. give people a sense of control C. may make people feel unsafe D. can stress people out 90.What do the examples of the traffic light buttons talk about? A. It is important to make traffic light buttons work. B. Many fake buttons are useless in our daily lives. C. Fake buttons can help people psychologically. D. Pushing a traffic light button is an exciting activity. D Ever found yourself tossing and turning（辗转反侧）when you’re in a new place? You’re not alone. Researchers at Brown University in Rhode Island believe they’ve uncovered the reason behind this common sleep struggle. It turns out that one half of your brain refuses to hit the snooze button when you're trying to get some shuteye in an unfamiliar environment. 15 / 17 Their findings, published in Current Biology, shed light on what many call “first-night influence”. Yuka Sasaki, one of the study’s authors, even shared a saying from Japan：“If you change your bed, you can’t sleep.” The researchers embarked on an experiment involving 35 volunteers spending two separate nights in a laboratory, spaced（间隔）a week apart. What they discovered was truly fascinating. On the first night, as participants drifted into deep sleep, the left half of their brains buzzed with activity, overshadowing the right half. But hold on to your sleep masks - there are mysteries yet to be unraveled（解开）. The study didn’t monitor brain waves all through the night. So, we can’t be sure if the left brain keeps vigilance（警戒）round the clock or takes shifts with its right counterpart as the night unfolds. Plus, why the left side of the brain is the star of the show, especially during the initial phase of deep sleep, remains an enigma（谜）. While this research might provide some comfort, knowing that your brain is looking out for you in a new place, it doesn’t necessarily promise a better night’s sleep. In fact, according to this study, that heightened brain activity, particularly on the first night, may be the main reason behind those restless evenings when all you long for is a good, refreshing morning wake-up. 91.What is the term used to describe the difficulty people have sleeping in a new place according to the researchers? A. First-night syndrome B. Sleep deprivation C. Brain alertness D. Deep sleep influence 92.What did the researchers measure in the study to understand brain activity during sleep? A. Heart rate B. Breathing patterns C. Brain waves D. Body temperature 93.How many volunteers participated in the study? A. 20 B. 35 C. 50 D. 75 94.According to the research, which half of the brain tends to be more active during the first night of sleep in a new place? A. Right half B. Both halves equally C. Left half D. Frontal lobe 95.What is the main conclusion regarding the impact of heightened brain activity during the first night of sleep in a new place? A. It leads to better quality sleep. B. It has no effect on sleep quality. C. It makes it harder to get a good night’s sleep. D. It ensures deep and restful sleep. 16 / 17 E Mickey, Cinderella, Elsa... Who are your childhood friends? Now, Disney, the company that created these movie characters, is celebrating its 100th birthday! Except for these classic roles, Disney has been trying to stay fresh by creating new characters. One good example is the “Duffy and Friends” series. The Duffy series has seven characters, including ShellieMay, StellaLou, and LinaBell. These characters have all come out in the last 20 years, mostly in Asia. Many young people like them. Duffy is a cute bear that came out in Tokyo Disneyland in 2004. StellaLou, a purple rabbit, arrived in 2017. And in 2021 came a top star - LinaBell, a pink fox. She first showed up in Shanghai Disneyland and soon swept the Chinese internet with her cute daily-life videos. Different from other Disney characters that we have come to love through their stories in movies, Duffy and his friends are more like pop idols. Each has their own personality, even though they don’t have their own movies or TV shows. StellaLou dreams of becoming a dancer, while LinaBell is a curious explorer. And the characters’ fans really love them. Calling themselves “mommy fans”, they call LinaBell “daughter” and StellaLou “babe”. This shows the strong connection between Disney and its fans. These characters follow today’s pop culture. And it may be one of the reasons why Disney is still popular, even after 100 years. 96.Which is the newest Disney character? A. Mickey B. Cinderella C. Elsa D. LinaBell 97.How many characters are there in the “Duffy and Friends” series, as mentioned in the article? A. Three characters B. Five characters C. Six characters D. Seven characters 98.What does the underlined word “swept” in Paragraph 3 show? A. Both the rabbit and fox are cute. B. People love animal characters. C. Duffy’s friend has many online videos. D. LinaBell is very popular among Chinese people. 99.What distinguishes（区分）Duffy and his friends from other Disney characters? A. They are pop idols. B. They have their own TV shows. C. They are from classic Disney movies. D. They are all princess characters. 100.According to the article, why do Duffy and his friends contribute to Disney's ongoing 17 / 17 popularity? A. Because they have their own movies. B. Because they are from Tokyo Disneyland. C. Because they follow contemporary（当代）pop culture. D. Because they are the main characters of Disney's 100th celebration.