1、— What a great success the film The Battle at Lake Changjin has made!
—That's true. So far it has ________tens of millions of people to go to the cinema.
A．proved
B．expected
C．qualified
D．attracted
2、Stop talking! The weatherman ________ the weather of the coming week on TV.
A. is forecasting B. is being forecasting
C. has forecast D. has been forecast
3、Try to ________ half an hour each day for keeping a diary, and you’ll achieve distinction in writing.
A. take up B. set aside
C. put away D. make out
4、 David said that it was because of his strong interest in literature___hechose the course.
A. that B. what
C. why D. how
5、Maintaining(维持) peace and stability of the South China Sea and the East China Sea will certainly ____ a more promising Asian-Pacific area.
A. contribute to B. belong to C. compare to D. devote to
6、A room ________ we do experiments is a lab.
A. where B. that
C. which D. in that
7、After all the delays, we were anxious to ______ the lost time.
A．make out
B．make off
C．make up
D．make up for
8、Lifting weights is good for teenagers, ____some experts say will help them become energetic.
A. which B. what
C. why D. whom
9、It's not a good idea to try to ______ in a strange town on your own, because you can lose your way.
A. get through B. get around
C. get along D. get across
10、—________! Once again, the little boy crossed the street when the traffic light was still red.
—How dangerous! His parents should keep a good eye on him.
A．Help yourself
B．Dear me
C．Thank goodness
D．Come on
11、The reason ________ he gave us for being late was ________ he had been robbed on the way here.
A．/; that
B．why; because
C．that; why
D．why; that
12、He put on his tie, took one last look at the room and_____________ walked out of the door.
A. gradually B. finally
C. actually D. entirely
13、If it ______ rain tomorrow, I should not drive my car.
A.were to B.will C.would D.is to
14、________ the environment, it is necessary to create more eco-friendly means of transportation.
A．In terms of
B．Along with
C．As well as
D．In addition to
15、Public schools in the United States have to be ____about religion, even though they close for holidays like Christmas.
A.negative B.neutral C.pessimistic D.passive
16、We went to the cinema________ the rain.
A．instead of
B．except for
C．in spite of
D．besides
17、As well as teaching soccer's basic skills and rules, the introduced textbooks will ______ team spirit and sense of responsibility.
A. multiply B. distinguish
C. preserve D. develop
18、Students show great interest in ______ Professor Edwards presents to them in his class.
A. whichever B. wherever
C. whatever D. however
19、The sound of footsteps ________ around the hall.
A．skipped
B．splashed
C．echoed
D．reddened
20、 People who do not smoke have less ______of suffering from lung cancer than those who do so.
A. potential B. pattern
C. preference D. prejudice
21、Across all four walls of a vast hall, Vincent van Gogh’s blue irises begin to sway. They bloom gently at first, then more violently, as the music builds to a crashing crescendo. Visitors to “Immersive Van Gogh”, showing at a former music venue in San Francisco, sit or stand in socially distant circles on the floor, their bodies bathed in the glow of these animated laser projections.
“Immersive art” experiences are on the rise, not just in America but across the world. Tens of thousands of people have walked completely dry through a “Rain Room” of streaming water in Shanghai, Melbourne and Sharjah. Others have entered a gallery filled with disorientating yellow fog in Berlin or visited a mirrored “infinity room” in New York. More and more, the experience of contemporary art is just that: an experience.
These installations share a common trait: an urge by artists to create and audiences to enjoy a space in which visitors participate and play. “It’s a bit like going into the museum and being in the picture,” says Florian Ortkrass, co-founder of Random International, an art collective which has followed its blockbuster “Rain Room” with other hands-on exhibits that probe the tension between human bodies and technology. “If this kind of work is done well, it engages people emotionally, it lifts them out of their everyday rut,” adds HannesKoch, Random Intemational’s other co-founder. “It heightens your awareness and perception of people and the space around you and people like that.”
Immersion in a sensory experience-a Gesamtkunstwerk or total work of art-has a long pedigree in human history, with the cave paintings at Lascaux and the overwhelming aesthetic experience of the Gothic cathedral. Yet through the 19th and 20th centuries art-making became more individual and focused on the autonomous painted or sculpted object. Only in the 1960s did artists return to “reinventing art as the environment”. Artists have been experimenting with ambitious installations ever since, enabled by ever more sophisticated technological tools.
Admittedly, whizzy new technology is part of the reason for immersive art’s appeal. In a screen-saturated world, there is also an undeniable “relief that comes with being in a physical environment that sparks the imagination,” says Ali Rubinstein, co-chief executive of Meow Wolf. “People want to connect to art-making.” agrees Mr Glimcher of Super-blue. More profoundly, as humans become more urban and isolated, “we need our artists to help us connect to a sense of awe-to the transcendent(超常的)and to each other,” he adds.
Art is always a reflection of the spirit of its time, notes Dorothea von Hantelmann, professor of art and society at Bard College Berlin. What she calls “the shift from object to experience” is a phenomenon of the rich world that reflects many things: an excess of stuff, a young, more interactive generation with a sophisticated aesthetic, and, perhaps, “a new kind of thinking which one might call ecological thinking, which is to think in connections, in relations.”
【1】Which of the following words is NOT proper to describe “immersive art” experiences?
A．engaging
B．awe-inspiring
C．chilling
D．dazzling
【2】According to the passage, the purpose of hosting exhibits of immersive art is to ________.
A．call on people to be alert and stay away from overwhelming technologies.
B．liberate people from daily routines and enhance their understanding of the world around.
C．urge more visitors to work with artists and participate in the creation of exhibits.
D．invite people to experience contemporary art by focusing on framed objects.
【3】It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that ________.
A．immersion has always been a popular form of artistic appreciation ever since the ancient times.
B．the focus on individual experience of art in the 19th century laid a foundation for contemporary immersive art.
C．the magnificent works in the Gothic cathedral drew its inspiration from prehistoric cave paintings.
D．cutting-edge technologies have accelerated the burgeoning development of immersive art since the 1960s.
【4】According to the last two paragraphs, immersion has become a much sought after form of art in that ________.
A．people are immersed in a more self-isolated environment to stimulate imagination.
B．people feel relieved and more related, strengthening their connection with what goes beyond ordinary limits.
C．artists are to reflect on the difference between autonomous objects and immersive experiences.
D．younger generations are inspired to pursue a world of aesthetics teeming with excessive material objects.
22、 Recently, as I watched my son Nathan playing basketball game, I felt sorry for myself and for him. He was playing in the other team’s home gym filled with their supporters, and Nathan’s team was falling behind for three quarters of the game. As for me, I was dismissed from my job earlier in the day.
Watching the difficult situation that my son was experiencing, I remembered that during the drive home earlier in the day, I kept telling myself that “just like last time I experienced this, I’ll find work again in a short time—I’m confident in my experience and abilities and believe in myself.” But then, self-doubt hit me.
The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still falling behind. I saw the determination on his, as well as his teammates’ faces as they fought back to not only tie with the other team, but then go ahead by three points. Then, the scores were tied again.With a tie game and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball, and with skill and confidence, he moved forward to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul.
As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face; there was no room for self-doubt. He made it, helping his team win the game. Later he told me he didn’t know how he did it because he had lost all feelings in his right arm from being thrown to the floor earlier the game.
As my heart burst with pride, I realized something. I had taught my son—perseverance in the face of difficulties, and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was swept away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He’ll play in the finals, but it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses. On that day, we both won.
【1】Why did the author feel sorry?
A.He used to be too busy to accompany Nathan.
B.Nathan’s team was too weak to compete in the game.
C.He had made a big mistake in his work.
D.He and Nathan were both going through a hard time.
【2】What can be inferred about the author?
A.He had lost his job more than once. B.He always lacked self-confidence.
C.He didn’t know his abilities well. D.He disliked the job he had been doing.
【3】How was the last quarter of the game?
A.Nathan’s teammates lost hope. B.The other team played casually.
C.The game was very fierce at last. D.It ended up with a big score difference.
【4】We can learn from the passage that Nathan________.
A.had always been the author’s pride and joy
B.wouldn’t have won but for the author’s
C.wasn’t surprised at the result of the game at all
D.played very well in the game despite his injury
【5】What was the author’s win on that day?
A.He found his true passion.
B.He overcame his self-doubt.
C.He learnt something new from his son.
D.He finally won his son’s respect.
23、Waiting For You
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street Cambridge MA
(1) Art Study Center Open Hours
Through December 21, the Art Study Center will hold special open hours on Mondays, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Art Study Center is located on Level 4. Please be prepared to present a photo ID. The workers will charge you 25 cents for access. Level 4 will check bags, coats, umbrellas, and any food or drink. Do remember to put things in the lockers on Level 1.
(2) Student Guide Tour
These tours, designed and led by Harvard students from a range of scientific groups, focus on animals and plant life. They provide visitors a unique view into learning about creatures. Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Free with museums admission. Tours are limited to 15 people; no registration required. Tours are offered every Tuesday and Friday at 2 pm, and every Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. Note that there will be no tours on Friday, November 27 or Saturday, November 28, because of the Thanks-giving break.
(3) Art Study Center
The public is welcome to visit the museums’ Art Study Center. However, you need to show the tickets. The tickets’ details:
$ 15 Adults
$ 13 Seniors (65+)
$ 10 Non-Harvard students (18+)
Free Harvard faculty, students, and staff (plus one guest)
Free Youth under 18
Free Cambridge residents (proof of residency required)
【1】What should the visitors know about the activities?
A. Any adult needs a $15 ticket to visit the Art Study Center.
B. Any Harvard staff can visit the Art Study Center with a friend for free.
C. Visitors can join the Student Guide Tour on Sunday mornings.
D. A group of 20 visitors should gather together to join the Student Guide Tour.
【2】Which information can be found in the text?
A. One can take hotdogs to Level 4.
B. The Art Study Center will hold special tours on Tuesday and Friday at 2 pm.
C. The Art Study Center needs registration.
D. No ticket is required for the Student Guide Tour.
【3】The Student Guide Tour might be led by students good at___________.
A. art B. literature
C. science D. politics
24、An optical(光存储的)chip has been developed by a multi-institution research, group that has the potential to train machine learning hardware.
Training of modern-day artificial intelligence (AI) systems costs several million dollars in electric power and requires supercomputer-like equipment. This increasing AI desire leaves an ever-widening difference between computer hardware and demand for AI. Simply, photonic chips(光子芯片)have become a possible solution to deliver higher computing performance. However, though they’ve shown improved heart operations in machine intelligence used for data sort, photonic chips have yet to improve the actual front-end learning and machine training process.
Machine learning is a two-step procedure. First, data is used to train the system and then other data is used to test the performance of the AI system. A team of researchers from sever-al universities set out to do just that. After one training step, the team observed a mistake and reset the hardware for a second training cycle followed by additional training cycles until an enough AI performance was reached. Thus far, photonic chips have only shown an ability to sort and conclude information from data. Now, researchers have made it possible to speed up the training step itself.
This added AI ability is part of a larger effort around photonic tensor cores(张量核心) and other electronic-photonic application-specific combined circuits that use photonic chip producing for machine learning and AI applications.
“This novel hardware will speed up the training of machine learning systems and make the best of what both photonics and electronic chips have to offer. It is a major jump forward for AI hardware speeding-up,” said Volker J. Sorger, founder of a company.
“The training of AI systems costs a great deal of energy and carbon footprint. For example, a single AI transformer takes about five times as much CO2 in electricity as a gasoline car spends in its lifetime. Our training on photonic chips will help to reduce this spending. ”
【1】What can we infer about photonic chips from paragraph 2?
A．They still have failings.
B．They can soon be widely used.
C．They are beyond spending on AI.
D．They can provide more electric power.
【2】What do the researchers from several universities suggest?
A．Machine learning has two steps.
B．Mistakes are unavoidable in research.
C．Speeding up the training step is possible.
D．Photonic chips cannot sort information.
【3】What is Volker’s attitude to photonic chips?
A．Favourable.
B．Careless.
C．Doubtful.
D．Negative.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．Slowing Up AI’s Training
B．Reducing Machine Learning Spending
C．Photonic Chips to Reduce the Cost of Computers
D．Photonic Chips to Train Machine Learning Hardware
25、With over 125,000 followers, 34-year-old Oliver James is a star in the Book Tok community. And it all started with a simple_________: Learn to read.
For most of the kids, school is a place where they can develop a relationship with learning in a_________ environment. For James, the opposite. _________ with learning and behavior. Disabilities made him in_________ education. “The special education system at the time was a lot more_________ on behavioral than educating,” he said.
Reading_________ carried over into James’ adulthood and it significantly _________ his employment opportunities and affected his self-esteem (自信). However, when he and his wife decided_________ to their family of three, James became determined to change things.
Starting his journey with a book of inspirational quotes gifted by his wife, James began reading bits out loud and _________ to TikTok. Being a motivational speaker, he would often combine his interests with his heartfelt honesty and personality. __________ will often send James more books to read in hopes for his book reviews.
But perhaps the biggest __________ has been the way reading has __________ James’ relationship with his son. In an interview, he shared that they’ve not only__________ over books but reading has proven to be a great __________ for mental health, which has helped James become a better parent. James’ new goal is to read 100 new titles by 2024 —__________ for any bookworm in this day and age.
【1】
A．title
B．goal
C．name
D．campaign
【2】
A．safe
B．dangerous
C．quiet
D．noisy
【3】
A．Putting up
B．Going up
C．Clearing up
D．Growing up
【4】
A．logical
B．mental
C．special
D．common
【5】
A．depended
B．turned
C．brought
D．focused
【6】
A．struggles
B．proposals
C．conflicts
D．regrets
【7】
A．developed
B．increased
C．reduced
D．damaged
【8】
A．leave
B．occupy
C．expand
D．forgive
【9】
A．commenting
B．posting
C．writing
D．connecting
【10】
A．Fans
B．Librarians
C．Speakers
D．Booksellers
【11】
A．weakness
B．outcome
C．threat
D．impact
【12】
A．ruined
B．shaped
C．ended
D．saved
【13】
A．collapsed
B．bonded
C．quarreled
D．argued
【14】
A．resource
B．barrier
C．preference
D．loan
【15】
A．unrealistic
B．greedy
C．ambitious
D．influential
26、假设一批外国友人要在中国过春节，他们想了解我国过春节的情况。请你根据下面要点写一篇英语短文。
1、春节是中国的重大节日。
2、节前人们要大扫除。
3、全家人在一起吃年夜饭。
4、孩子们会到压岁钱。
5、年初一穿新衣服，走亲访友，互道吉利。
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