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Ⅰ.阅读理解
[话题 六项新的吉尼斯世界纪录者]
Aaryan Shukla, a 14yearold boy from Maharashtra, India, has recently set six new Guinness World Records in mental calculation in a single day.As a young child, Aaryan showed an extraordinary talent for numbers.His parents, neither of whom had any special math skills, noticed his ability and began to explore the world of mental calculation.They discovered that there were many people around the world who enjoyed solving complex math problems in their heads, and that there were even contests dedicated to these mental calculations.These contests often involved adding large numbers, multiplying or dividing big numbers, and even calculating square roots.
Aaryan's talent was remarkable.For example, without a calculator or paper, he could quickly tell you that the square root of 65,947 is 256.80148.At the age of eight, Aaryan's parents entered him into international mental calculation contests, where he began to win.He enjoyed traveling and representing his country, and soon he earned the nickname “Human Calculator”.
In 2022, Aaryan participated in the Mental Calculation World Cup in Germany.At just 12 years old, he was the overall winner and set three new contest records.Two years later, he returned to the competition and won all five main contests, once again becoming the overall winner.
Aaryan's achievements are not only impressive but also inspiring.Last year, he set a Guinness World Record by correctly adding up 50 fivedigit numbers in just 25.19 seconds.Each number flashed on a screen for only half a second, and Aaryan had to add them all up.“It's so fast that you can't think,” he said.“You just need to do the calculations.”
Aaryan's success is the result of passion and determination.He practices for several hours a day in addition to his schoolwork.However, he also makes time for other activities.He enjoys playing video games, reading adventure and mystery books and playing cricket(板球).
1.What do we know about Aaryan's parents?
A.They forced him to practice math.
B.They encouraged his abilities early.
C.They paid little attention to his talent.
D.They were professional mathematicians.
2.What did Aaryan do in 2024?
A.He set six new Guinness World Records in a week.
B.He earned the nickname “Human Calculator” for the first time.
C.He participated in his first international mental calculation contest.
D.He won all five main contests at the Mental Calculation World Cup.
3.What can we learn about Aaryan from the text?
A.He manages time effectively between studies and hobbies.
B.He relies mainly on natural talent rather than practice.
C.His parents' lack of math skills limited his development.
D.Video games help improve his mental calculation speed.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.The Rise of an Indian Cricket Star
B.Aaryan Shukla: The Boy Who Likes Traveling
C.The Story of a Book Lover
D.From Hobby to Guinness: A Teen's Journey
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了来自印度马哈拉施特拉邦的14岁男孩Aaryan Shukla在一天内创造了六项新的吉尼斯世界纪录,介绍了他在心算方面的天赋和成就,以及他如何平衡学习和兴趣爱好。
1.B [细节理解题。根据第一段中“As a young child, Aaryan showed an extraordinary talent for numbers.His parents, neither of whom had any special math skills, noticed his ability and began to explore the world of mental calculation.(Aaryan小时候就展现出了非凡的数学天赋。他的父母都没有特别的数学技能,但他们注意到了他的能力,并开始探索心算的世界。)”可知,Aaryan的父母很早就鼓励他的能力。]
2.D [细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 2022, Aaryan participated in the Mental Calculation World Cup in Germany.(2022年,Aaryan参加了在德国举行的心算世界杯。)”和“Two years later, he returned to the competition and won all five main contests, once again becoming the overall winner.(两年后,他重返赛场,赢得了全部五项主要比赛,再次成为总冠军。)”可知,2024年Aaryan在心算世界杯上赢得了全部五项主要比赛。]
3.A [推理判断题。根据最后一段中“He practices for several hours a day in addition to his schoolwork.However, he also makes time for other activities.He enjoys playing video games, reading adventure and mystery books and playing cricket (板球).(除了学业,他每天还练习几个小时。然而,他也会抽出时间参加其他活动。他喜欢玩电子游戏,阅读冒险和神秘小说,以及打板球。)”可推知,Aaryan在学习和爱好之间有效地管理时间。]
4.D [主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了来自印度马哈拉施特拉邦的14岁男孩Aaryan Shukla从心算爱好开始,到在一天内创造了六项新的吉尼斯世界纪录的旅程,D项“From Hobby to Guinness: A Teen's Journey (从爱好到吉尼斯:一个少年的旅程)”符合文章主旨,适宜作为标题。]
Ⅱ.七选五
[话题 恰当拒绝的策略]
Saying no can be difficult for many people. __1__ However, learning how to say no and feel good about it is an important skill.Here are some strategies for actually doing it in a way that leaves us feeling good about our decision.
One of the most important aspects of saying no is being honest and direct in your communication. __2__ Being honest and direct in your communication helps to avoid misunderstandings and ultimately leads to better relationships.
Using “I” statements can help to take the focus off the other person's request.For example, rather than saying “I can't help you move this weekend,”you might say, “I need to take some time for myself this weekend and won't be able to help you move.” __3__
4__ For example, if a colleague asks you to take on an extra project, you might say, “I'm not able to take on this project right now, but I can provide support later.” Doing so helps to soften the blow of your no.Besides, it shows you're still willing to help.
Setting clear boundaries for yourself can make saying no much easier. __5__ Additionally, it prevents overcommitting and helps maintain a healthy balance in your life.
In conclusion, learning how to say no and feel good about it helps us protect our time and energy, prioritizes our own needs and desires, and maintains healthy boundaries.
A.It can feel uncomfortable and even guilty.
B.We can say no with confidence and peace of mind.
C.It helps maintain our physical and emotional wellbeing.
D.If you want to help, you can offer an alternative to the request.
E.Rather than skirting around the issue, simply state your reasons.
F.In this way, you can shift the focus onto your own needs and desires.
G.Knowing your priorities and limits helps you confidently decline irrelevant requests.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了对许多人来说拒绝很难,并给出如何恰当拒绝的策略,如诚实、直接沟通等。
1.A [根据上文“Saying no can be difficult for many people.(对许多人来说,拒绝可能很难。)”可知,拒绝别人对许多人来说很难,结合下文的“However, learning how to say no and feel good about it is an important skill.(然而,学会如何拒绝并对此感到坦然是一项重要的技能。)”可知,此处需进一步说明“难”的具体感受,且与空后为转折关系。A选项“It can feel uncomfortable and even guilty.(这可能会让人感到不舒服,甚至内疚。)”承接上文且与下文为转折关系,uncomfortable and even guilty,符合语境difficult。]
2.E [根据上文“One of the most important aspects of saying no is being honest and direct in your communication.(拒绝最重要的一点是在沟通中诚实直接。)”可知,此段强调“诚实直接”的原则。E选项“Rather than skirting around the issue, simply state your reasons.(与其回避问题,不如直接说明你的理由。)”与本段的主题一致,其中的“Rather than skirting around”与“being honest and direct”形成对比,“state your reasons”具体阐释“直接沟通”的方式,符合语境。]
3.F [根据上文“Using ‘I’ statements can help to take the focus off the other person's request.(使用‘我’语句有助于将焦点从对方的请求上移开。)”及举例“For example, rather than saying ‘I can't help you move this weekend,’ you might say, ‘I need to take some time for myself this weekend and won't be able to help you move.’ ”可知,此段说明“我”语句的作用。F选项“In this way, you can shift the focus onto your own needs and desires.(通过这种方式,你可以将焦点转移到自己的需求和愿望上。)”中的“In this way”指代上文“使用‘我’语句”进一步阐述“我”语句的作用,符合语境“shift the focus onto your own needs”解释其核心效果,与“take the focus off the other person's request”。]
4.D [此处为本段的主题句,根据下文“For example, if a colleague asks you to...you're still willing to help.”可知,此段建议在拒绝时提供替代方案。D选项“If you want to help, you can offer an alternative to the request.(如果你想帮忙,可以提供一个替代方案。)”中的“offer an alternative”直接概括例子中的应对方式,与下文的内容吻合,符合语境“soften the blow of your no(减轻拒绝的打击)”与下文“shows you're still willing to help(表明你仍愿意帮忙)”。]
5.G [根据上文“Setting clear boundaries for yourself can make saying no much easier.(为自己设定明确的界限可以让拒绝变得容易得多。)”可知,此段强调“界限”对拒绝的作用。G选项“Knowing your priorities and limits helps you confidently decline irrelevant requests.(了解自己的优先事项和界限有助于你自信地拒绝不相关的请求。)”中的“Knowing your priorities and limits”具体说明“设定界限”的内涵,“confidently decline”呼应“make saying no much easier”,进一步阐述界限带来的积极效果。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
[话题 办武校的故事]
Lang Rongbiao and Hou Dongmei, a couple living in north China's Tianjin, are retired professional athletes 1. ________ won numerous awards during wushu competitions, both at home and abroad.Now, they are the principal and head coach, 2. ____________ (respective), of a Tianjinbased martial arts(武术) school.3. ________ (work) together, they educate and cultivate wushu talents for China.What's more, the couple is dedicated to sharing the unique spirit of Chinese martial arts 4. ________ the world.
Hou met Lang in 1984, when she was 9, and he was 13.Both were among the first group of youth 5. ____________ (admit) to the martial arts team of Tianjin.They learned and practiced wushu together, and they worked hard for 6. ________ (they) achievements. In Hou's eyes, Lang was diligent, hardworking, warmhearted and responsible.Lang, meanwhile, was attracted by Hou's beauty and 7. ____________ (optimism) life attitude.In 2002, they got married and determined 8. ____________ (promote) Chinese martial arts.
Nowadays, their school has more than 1,500 students, in a combined 50plus classes.In addition to martial arts, 9. ________ children can study other subjects.More than 20 of the school's students 10. ________ (win) top prizes during international competitions so far.In total, the school's students have earned more than 4,800 gold medals during competitions, at all levels.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。讲述了郎荣标、侯冬梅夫妇创办武校的故事。
1.who/that [考查定语从句。句意:郎荣标和侯冬梅夫妇生活在中国北方的天津,他们是退役的职业运动员,在国内外的武术比赛中获得过无数奖项。此处引导限制性定语从句,先行词为athletes,指人,关系词在从句中充当主语。故填who/that。]
2.respectively [考查副词。句意:现在,他们分别是天津一所武术学校的校长和总教练。此处为副词作状语,两人分别为校长和主教练。故填respectively。]
3.Working [考查现在分词。句意:他们共同努力,为中国培养武术人才。work与逻辑主语they之间为主动关系,应用现在分词短语作状语,位于句首,首字母大写。故填Working。]
4.with [考查介词。句意:更重要的是,这对夫妇致力于与世界分享中国武术的独特精神。share...with...“与……分享……”为固定搭配,符合句意。故填with。]
5.admitted [考查过去分词。句意:两人都是天津市武术队首批录取的青年。admit和youth之间是被动关系,此处为过去分词短语作后置定语,意为:被录取的年轻人。故填admitted。]
6.their [考查形容词性代词。句意:他们一起学习和练习武术,为取得成绩而努力奋斗。此处为形容词性物主代词作定语,限定后面的名词achievements。故填their。]
7.optimistic [考查形容词。句意:与此同时,朗被侯的美貌和乐观的生活态度所吸引。表示“积极的生活态度”,应用形容词作定语,修饰名词短语life attitude。故填optimistic。]
8.to promote [考查不定式。句意:2002年,他们结婚了,并决心推广中国武术。be determined to do...“下定决心做某事”为固定句式。故填to promote。]
9.the [考查冠词。句意:除了武术,孩子们还可以学习其他科目。此处特指武术学校的学生们。故填the。]
10.have won [考查动词时态。句意:到目前为止,该校已有20多名学生在国际比赛中获得最高奖项。根据句子中的时间状语so far可知,句子要用现在完成时,主语More than 20 of the school's students表示复数意义,助动词使用have。故填have won。]
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