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on an overseas job offer.This meant that Mr
Lim was left to tend to his two children,Luke
and Lisa,all by himself.Seeing their father
being so unhappy every day,Luke and Lisa
wanted badly to cheer him up.On the day of Mr
Lim's birthday,the children decided to turn
their intention into action.
“Hurry,Luke!Dad will be home anytime
now!Let's hide to surprise him!”Lisa said,
After placing the birthday cake they had bought
on the table,something that Luke and Lisa were
sure Mr Lim would not have expected,they hid
under it.It had taken the children many weeks
to save enough money to buy their father's
favourite cake.
They smiled at each other when the smell
of fresh paint reached their nose.Luke and Lisa
had painted on their dining area's wall,
intending that to be decoration for Mr Lim's
surprise birthday party.Moments later,the main
door creaked(嘎吱作响)open.Suddenly,a loud
shout filled the air!
“Who messed up the wall on purpose?”Mr
Lim shouted angrily.On hearing those words,
Luke and Lisa stared at each other in shock.As
the elder brother,Luke knew he had to protect
Lisa.Taking a deep breath,Luke slowly moved
out from under the table.Before he could say a
word,Mr Lim gave him an earful(长时间的斥
)Hoping to clear up the misunderstanding,
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Test A阅读理解
For many,travel isn't just about the
destination-it's about making the most of the
journey.However,for a lot of people,the
journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable
experience often accompanied by vomiting,
known as motion sickness.If you've ever felt
the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or
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Luke said,“Dad,you’re wrong.We just
wanted to...'
“Don't you dare give me excuses!”Mr Lim
raised his voice.Then,with great force,he threw
the newspaper he had been holding at the dining
table.It hit the birthday cake,ruining it!Seeing
that,Luke's heart broke.He cried.
“Dad..we..we're sorry!We wanted to
give...give you a birthday sur...surprise,"
Lisa explained in between cries,after moving out
from her hiding spot.
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Hearing that,Mr Lim fell silent for a
moment before approaching Luke.
After the tension eased,Luke and Lisa sang
a birthday song for Mr Lim.
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using your device in a moving vehicle,you're not
alone.Recognizing this common issue,a company
has stepped up to offer a revolutionary solution:the
Vehicle Motion Cues feature.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a
disconnection between what your eyes see and
what your body feels.When you're in a moving
vehicle,your body senses motion through its
vestibular system the inner ear),but if your
eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn't
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reflect this movement,the brain receives mixed
signals.This sensory conflict can lead to dizziness,
nausea,and overall discomfort-symptoms all too
familiar to motion sickness sufferers.
The new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is
designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to
those likely to experience motion sickness.This
revolutionary feature works by displaying
animated dots,around the edges of your screen,
which move at the same time and speed as the
motion of your vehicle.These moving cues help
keep the motion your body feels in line with
what your eyes see,effectively reducing the
sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
The magic lies in the simplicity and effectiveness.
The animated dots move in consistency with the
vehicle's motion,providing a visual representation
of the movement your body is experiencing.By
matching the visual input with the physical
sensations of motion,your brain is less likely to
experience the confusion that leads to sickness.
Early reports and user feedback indicate
that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high
praise for its effectiveness.So next time you
embark on a journey,whether short or long,
remember that the company has got your back-
or rather,your brain-helping you make the most
of every mile with ease and comfort.
1.Which type of people can be interested in
Vehicle Motion Cues?
A.Frequent travelers.
B.Book lovers.
C.Vehicle operators.
D.Sport scientists.
2.What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.The principle of the new design.
B.The cause of motion sickness.
C.The functions of the new design.
D.The symptoms of motion sickness.
3.By displaying animated dots around the screen,
Vehicle Motion Cues is able to
A.ease sensory conflicts in the brain
B.tell the mismatched physical sensations
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C.balance the movement of our eyes and body
D.increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion
4.Which can be the best title for the text?
A.Make the Most of Your Journey:A Company
Bridges the Gap
B.Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle:A
Company's Got Your Back
C.Enjoy Your Reading:A Company Offers a
Revolutionary Solution
D.Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness:A Company
Introduces Its New Design
Test B
七选五
Living and studying abroad can be a
rewarding and enriching experience.And living
with a host family is one of the best ways to
immerse yourself in its culture.However,living
with a foreign family can be difficult and
adjusting to it can take some effort.1
Involve yourself in family activities.If you
spend all your time in your room,it's going to
be hard to feel like you belong.Getting involved
in everyday activities with your host family will
help you create a family bond.For example,
some families like having dinner together on
weekends.2 Not only will they appreciate it
but you will also feel like a part of their world.
Be patient with yourself.Keep in mind that
you've just left everything you've known for
years behind to start a new life.It's okay to be
confused.3 While you may know the
language,some expressions and slang can be
hard to grasp at first.Take it easy.Remember
you will adapt but it will take some time.
Communication is key.If you are unsure
about something,ask!It's normal to know few
customs and habits at first.4 Your host
family will understand and help you.It's also
normal not to know a lot about unspoken social
rules of the country.
5 You have to understand that host
families are not just providing a roof over your
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head.They are making significant changes to
their daily routines.Thank them for their
kindness,patience and understanding.Let them
know how much their assistance means to you.
Remember,a grateful heart is a happy
heart,and a happy heart will lead you to further
success and fulfillment in your life abroad.
A.Be open and respectful.
B.Make time for those moments.
C.The language barrier can also be a struggle.
D.So instead of doing things blindly,just ask!
E.Showing your gratitude will take you a
long way.
F.You may well recall the memorable moments
with friends back home.
G.Here are some tips on making the most
of your host family experience.
1.
3
4.
Test C完形填空
My husband and I insisted our kids were
old enough to clean their rooms and make their
beds,but they thought 1.15-year-old Lily
piled clothes on her chair instead of hanging
them,and 13-year-old Max left toys scattered.
My complaints were met with eye-rolls and
2_replies like“I'll do it later..”
One evening,I entered Lily's room for a
forgotten sweater and was 3-her desk was
buried under textbooks and art supplies.Moving
papers,a small notebook fell out.I 4 it to
find delicate drawings and poems titled with
emotions like“Frustrated at Mom's nagging.”
Guilt hit me:I'd missed the 5 that she
used creativity to process feelings,my focus on
cleanliness overshadowing her need to 6.
I called a family meeting to apologize,
suggesting we build 7 that worked for them
(as long as not unhygienic).The kids 8
eagerly-Lily organized her art corner;Max
built shelves for model cars.Their rooms
weren't perfect but truly 9,filled with
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items that felt personal to their interests.
This taught me parenting is about
10
beyond mess.11 their autonomy fosters
trust;rooms still get messy,but our 12 are
clearer.Life isn't a chore checklist,but a canvas
where everyone 13 space to 14
embracing a little chaos as part of the 15
one that feels more meaningful when we honor
individual needs
1.A.otherwise
B.similarly
C.naturally
D.logically
2.A.eager
B.casual
C.guilty
D.grateful
3.A.bored
B.amused
C.shocked
D.disappointed
4.A.hid
B.closed
C.opened
D.returned
5.A.fact
B.dream
C.mistake
D.chance
6.A.study
B.relax
C.create
D.sleep
7.A.rules
B.memories
C.habits
D.spaces
8.A.resisted
B.hesitated
C.agreed
D.complained
9.A.theirs
B.ours
C.mine
D.his
10.A.cleaning
B.controlling
C.seeing
D.fighting
11.A.Deny
B.Respecting
C.Limit
D.Doubt
12.A.minds
B.goals
C.paths
D.conversations
13.A.deserves
B.preserves
C.activates
D.advocates
14.A.draw
B.grow
C.work
D.rest
15.A.journey
B.problem
C.plan
D.lesson
Test D
语法填空
Acupuncture(针灸),a traditional Chinese
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medical practice,1 (be)the remedy for
2 (count)patients since ancient times.
Before modern medicine came to life,ancient
Chinese used stone tools to relieve pain.Over
time,this primitive practice gradually evolved 3
a comprehensive and profound medical system
and shaped the root of acupuncture.
4 (aim)at promoting the body's self-
regulating functions,acupuncture emphasizes
all-inclusive treatment,balance of bodily
functions and overall physiological well-being,
5 therapeutic principles are in line with the
philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese
medicine.
Practices can vary in forms,including
needle insertion,cupping and scraping.Needle
insertion,6 most common method,7
(carry)out by inserting hair-thin needles into
meridians,or specific points on the body that
channel vital energy (the qi).Practitioners lift,
twirl and rotate needles to unblock the flow of
energy and stimulate the body's innate potential
to heal 8 (it).
Looking beyond China,acupuncture has
become a global therapy.According to a 2019
WHO report,acupuncture is used in 113 of its
120 member countries,9 (illustrate)its
widespread recognition and application.
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A 13-year-old boy,Jonathan Werner,is
breaking a new path when it comes to the Scout
(童子军)slogan“Do a Good Turn Daily”.The
boy in Troop 506 has got an unusual high rank
for someone of that age.
Like many troops,506 sells popcorn each
fall to raise money.In 2019,Jonathan watched as
kids who'd made $1,800 or more in sales
received a set of building blocks as a reward."I
really wanted that building block set,"he says.
The next year,he earned his building block
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With a rich history and deep cultural
significance,acupuncture has seen many 10
advance in scientific research and modern
medicine,which is now an embodiment of
profound cultural heritage and a historic path to
healing.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
10.
Test E写作
学校英语俱乐部将组织关于“生活中具有重
大影响的科技产品”的讨论,请你作为代表发言,
内容包括:
1.介绍一项产品及其影响;
2.对该产品的展望。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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set.But Troop 506 doesn't just give out
building block sets.Under its generous reward
program,scouts receive a percentage of their
sales in gift cards and cash points.Inspired,
Jonathan spent the next few years developing
some astonishing tricks for selling.
Popcorn too expensive?A simple donation
would do.No cash?Credit cards were acceptable.
He set up in front of local stores,working 12
hours a day.He even struck a deal with a car
dealer:In all his sales efforts,he'd wear a mask
with the company's logo if the owner would buy
popcorn for all his employees.
Jonathan started pulling down jaw-dropping
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formation,short的副词形式为shortly,表示“不久”。
故填shortly。
6.for此处是“it takes some time for sb./sth.todo
sth.”的固定句型。故填for。
7.Earth's此处需要用名词所有格形式,表示“地球
的”。空处位于句首,单词首字母应大写。故填
Earth's。
8.expansion空处由定冠词the和形容词constant修
饰,因此需要填入名词形式。故填expansion。
9.making分析句子结构可知,此处是非谓语动词作结
果状语,此处表示自然而然的结果,应用现在分词形
式。故填making。
l0.is determined此处描述客观事实,应用一般现在
时;the change与determine之间是被动关系,空处
应用被动语态;主语为the change,be动词应用is。
故填is determined.。
Test E
参考范文
Hearing that,Mr Lim fell silent for a moment
be fore approaching Luke.He looked at his two
children with a mixture of shock and remorse in his
eyes.He knelt down,gently wiping away Luke's tears
and said,"I'm so sorry,son.I've been so caught up in
my own troubles that I didn't see your love and effort.
This is the most special birthday gift I could have ever
received.He then hugged Luke tightly,and soon Lisa
joined in,their little bodies trembling with the
remnants of fear and relief.Mr Lim realized how selfish
he had been,drowning in his own sorrow while his
children were trying their best to bring joy to his life.
After the tension eased,Luke and Lisa sang a
birthday song for Mr Lim.Their voices,though a bit
shaky from the earlier incident,were filled with love.
Mr Lim listened with tears in his eyes,feeling an
overwhelming sense of warmth and happiness.Despite
the ruined cake and the painted wall,this was the most
precious moment for him.As they finished the song,
Mr Lim kissed his children on their foreheads,
promising them that from then on,he would face life's
difficulties with a more positive attitude and cherish
every moment with his family.
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Test A
l.A根据第一段中的“However,for a lot of
people...vomiting,known as motion sickness.
知,对于很多人来说,旅程经常被一种不舒服的经历
破坏,这种经历通常伴随着呕吐,也被称为晕动病。
然后下文谈到一家公司提供了一个革命性的解决方
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案一Vehicle Motion Cues功能。所以可推知,一
些经常旅行的人会对Vehicle Motion Cues感兴趣。
故选A。
2.B根据第二段内容可知,当你的眼睛看到的和身体
感觉到的之间脱节时,就会发生晕动病。当你在移动
的车上时,你的身体通过前庭系统感受到了移动,但
若你的眼睛专注于一个静止的、不反映该移动的屏
幕,大脑接收到的信号就会很乱,这种感官冲突可导
致晕动病症状。故可知,本段主要讲述晕动病的原
因。故选B。
3.A根据第三段内容可知,Vehicle Motion Cues通过
在屏幕边缘显示动画点(这些点的移动时间和速度与
车辆的运动相同)而发挥作用。这些移动线索有助于
使你的身体感觉到的移动与你的眼睛所看到的保持
一致,从而有效减少导致晕动病的感觉不匹配。也就
是说通过在屏幕边缘展示动画点,Vehicle Motion
Cues能够缓解那些有晕动病的人大脑中的感官冲
突。故选A。
4.D本文第一段引入话题—晕动病及一家公司提
供的革命性解决方案一Vehicle Motion Cues,接下
来主要谈到Vehicle Motion Cues的工作原理、奇妙
之处及市场反响等。故本文主要讲述了一家公司的
新设计一能够缓解晕动病的Vehicle Motion Cues。
故选D。
Test B
l.G上文“Living and studying abroad can be a
rewarding and enriching experience.And living with
a host family is one of the best ways to immerse
yourself in its culture.However,living with a
foreign family can be difficult and adjusting to it can
take some effort.”说明在国外学习时,与寄宿家庭一
起生活是让自己沉浸在寄宿家庭文化中的最佳方式
之一,但是因为各种方面的不同,与外国家庭一起生
活可能会很困难,适应它可能需要一些努力。空处
承接上文,并引出下文中所给的建议。G项“这里有
一些建议,可以帮助你充分利用寄宿家庭的经历”符
合语境。故选G。
2.B上文“For example,some families like having
dinner together on weekends.”以及下文“Not only
will they appreciate it but you will also feel like a
part of their world.”说明一些家庭周末喜欢一起吃
饭,而参与这些活动会有积极效果。空处承上启下,
B项中的those moments和上文中的“some families
like having dinner together on weekends'”相呼应,说
明为那些时刻腾出时间,这样就能带来积极的效果。
故选B。
3.C上文“Keep in mind that you've just left
everything you've known for years behind to start a
new life..It's okay to be confused.”以及下文“While
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you may know the language,some expressions and
slang can be hard to grasp at first..”说明在国外学习
和生活意味着放弃了多年来所知道的一切,开始了新
的生活,困惑是正常的。空处承上启下,C项中的
aslo和上文形成递进关系,the language barrier和下
文的“some expressions and slang can be hard to
grasp'”相呼应,说明语言障碍也是适应过程中的一项
挑战。故选C。
4.D上文“If you are unsure about something,ask!
It's normal to know few customs and habits at
irst.”说明如果有不确定的事情要问,尝试去了解一
些风俗习惯。空处和上文形成因果关系,表示在了解
的过程中需要大胆去询问。D项中的“iust ask”和上
文中的“If you are unsure about something,ask!”相
呼应,D项“所以不要盲目行事,尽管问吧!”符合语
境。故选D。
5.E下文“You have to understand that host families
are not just providing a roof over your head.They
are making significant changes to their daily
routines.Thank them for their kindness,patience
and understanding.”说明寄宿家庭为你做出了改变,
所以要心怀感激之情。E项“表达你的感激之情会让
你走得更长远”适合作本段的主旨句,统领全段。故
选E。
Test C
l.A根据前文“My husband and I insisted...make
their beds,but”可知,此处为转折关系,即夫妻二人坚
信孩子已足够大,能打扫房间和整理床铺,但是孩子
的想法和父母相反。故选A。
2.B根据前文“My complaints were met with eye-
rolls”和后文“I'll do it later..”可知,作者得到的是随
意的回复。故选B。
3.C根据后文“her desk was buried under textbooks
and art supplies'”可知,Lily的书桌被课本和美术用
品堆得严严实实。结合前文作者一直抱怨孩子不整
理房间,此次进入房间看到这般杂乱的书桌,应是感
到震惊。故选C。
4.C根据前文“a small notebook fell out'”和后文“to
find delicate drawings and poems'”可知,此处指作者
打开笔记本,看到里面的画作和诗歌。故选C。
5.A根据后文“that she used creativity to process
feelings”可知,作者之前一直只关注孩子是否整理房
间,而忽略了她用创作疏解情绪的这个事实。故
选A。
6.C前文提到作者发现Liy的笔记本里有画作和诗
歌,这说明Liy有着创作方面的需求。而作者之前只
关注整洁,忽视了她的这种需求。create与前文的
“drawings and poems'”“creativity”相呼应。故选C。
7.D此处指妈妈道歉后提议打造适合孩子的空间。
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故选D。
8.C根据后文“Lily organized her art corner;Max
built shelves for model cars”可知,孩子们按照建议
去做了,说明他们同意了。故选C。
9.A后文提到房间里满是贴合孩子们自身兴趣的物
品,这说明房间虽不完美,但真正属于孩子们自己。
故选A。
10.C此处指作者领悟到育儿不只是关注表面的杂乱,
更要看到孩子背后的需求。故选C。
11.B根据前文作者改变了之前一味要求孩子整理房
间的做法,转而制定适合孩子的规则并结合后文
“fosters trust”可知,这种做法体现了对孩子自主性
的尊重。故选B。
12.D根据前文“rooms still get messy,but”可知,此处
表示转折,即房间依旧会乱,但沟通状况变好了。故
选D。
13.A此处将生活比作画布,结合前文作者领悟到要
尊重孩子的需求和自主性可知,此处想表达每个人
都应拥有发展自我的空间。故选A。
14.B此处指每个人都值得拥有成长的空间。故选B。
15.A此处指接纳生活中的小混乱作为某个过程的一
部分。“journey”常用来比喻人生、成长等漫长的过
程。故选A。
Test D
l.has been根据时间状语since ancient times可知,句
子用现在完成时,主语acupuncture表示单数意义,故
填has been。
2.countless空处修饰名词patients,应用形容词作定
语,结合句意可知,此处指“无数的”,应用形容词
countless。.故填countless。.
3.into evolve into'“演变成,发展成”,为固定短语,故
填into。
4.Aimed be aimed at doing sth..“旨在,为了”,此处应
用非谓语动词作状语,故填Aimed。
5.whose分析句子可知,空处引导非限制性定语从句,
先行词是acupuncture,关系词在从句中作定语,和
therapeutic principles之间是所属关系,应用关系词
whose,故填whose.
6.the most common是形容词最高级,其前用定冠词,
故填the。
7.is carried句子描述一个一般性事实,应用一般现在
时;主语needle insertion和动词carry之间是逻辑上
的动宾关系,故用一般现在时的被动语态;主语表示
单数意义,故填is carried。
8.itself结合句意可知,此处和body是同一指代对象,
应用反身代词,故填itself。
9.illustrating动词illustrate的逻辑主语是前面的句
子,两者之间是主谓关系,应用现在分词作状语,故填
illustrating。
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l0.advances结合空前的many可知,空处应填名词复
数形式作宾语,故填advances。.
Test E
参考范文
Good morning,everyone!
Today,I am thrilled to share with you a
technological item in our life:Artificial Intelligence
(AI).AI involves the development of computer
systems designed to perform tasks that normally
require human intelligence.
By automating routine tasks and providing
innovative solutions to complex problems,Al has
already made waves in various aspects.It is
transforming healthcare with personalized treatments,
enhancing security with facial recognition,and even
teaching languages with unmatched efficiency.
Looking ahead,I believe Al is bound to become an
indispensable part of our lives.However,while the
future with AI holds immense promise,it's also crucial
to address ethical issues to make sure it benefits
humanity.
Thank you.
Group 16
Test A
l.C根据第二段第二句“In201l9,Jonathan watched as
kids who'd made $1,800 or more in sales received a
set of building blocks as a reward.'I really wanted
that building block set'”可知,Jonathan看到其他孩
子因为卖爆米花赚了1800美元或者更多而获得了
一套积木套装作为奖励时,他也想要一套积木。故选
C。C选项“Desiring a toy he dreamed about.”是对
原文“I really wanted that building block set'”的同义
转换。
2.C根据第四段内容可知,如果觉得爆米花太贵,纯粹
的捐助也可以。如果没带现金,信用卡也是可以的。
他把地点设在当地的商店门口,一天营业12个小时。
他甚至和一位汽车经销商达成协议以便卖出更多爆
米花。因此,该段主要讲述了为了把爆米花卖出去,
Jonathan使用的一些营销策略。故选C。
3.A根据第六段中的“They didn't really have New
Year ""With $5,000...He shifted from a big seller
to a big spender'”和该段最后一句可推知,寄养中心
的那些孩子没有真正过过新年,Jonathan决定拿出5
000美元给他们买礼物,让他们过一个真正的新年。
故选A。
4.A根据第三段第一句话“The next year,he earned
his building block set.”可知,接下来的那一年,他得
到了他想要的积木套装,这说明他是一个坚持实现目
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标的坚定的人;再根据第六段中的“hand-selecting
$5,000 worth of gifts for dozens of kids according
to their personal details'”可知,Jonathan拿出5000
美元,根据寄养中心几十个孩子的个人特点给他们买
礼物,这说明他是一个体贴的人。故选A。
Test B
l.C根据上文“For outdoor enthusiasts,it is crucial to
be prepared for any sort of natural disaster in the
open air..”和下文“It includes what kinds of disasters
may strike,and what resources should be taken on
your trip.”可知,空处承上启下,针对上文提到的做
好准备,应该有一个灾难应对计划,下文中则是计划
的具体内容。C项中的a disaster response plan和下
文中的it对应。故选C。
2.F根据下文“Desert areas are more likely to be
affected by droughts;coastal regions are more likely
to see hurricanes;mountainous areas are likely to
see avalanches in winter and landslides in summer.'
可知,本段主要讲述了不同地区会发生不同的灾害。
F项中的different areas与下文的desert areas、
coastal regions以及mountainous areas对应。故
选F。
3.B根据上文“Any disaster that may separate you
from civilization for a period of time will require you
to provide your own food,water,and shelter for at
least a few days.”可知,空处承接上文,提出需要准
角的东西,结合下文“For disasters that may wet your
equipment,flameless light sources are a must.
知,空处提到的东西是光源,B项中的light sources
和下文中的flameless light sources对应。故选B。
4.E根据上文“Once you complete your survival
plan,it's better to review it periodically.When a
natural disaster strikes,you probably won't have
time to go over a document or go online to seek
advice.”可知,空处和上文形成因果关系,因为当自
然灾害来袭时,你可能没有时间浏览文件或寻求建
议,所以要经常复习生存计划。故选E。
5.G根据上文“If a natural disaster strikes while you
are in the wilderness,you should put your survival
plan into effect immediately..”可知,空处承接上文,
说明要采取果断行动,G项中的act decisively和上文
put your survival plan into effect immediately
对应。故选G。
Test C
l.A根据上文“I needed to find a reference book in
our school library'”可知,作者需要图书馆里的一本参
考书,所以是去找图书管理员。故选A。
2.C根据下文“Further talk revealed'”可知,作者和她
进行了交谈。strike up a conversation为固定短语,
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