1、Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching?Low-cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reachplaces have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow cats in the northern Rocky Mountains.Scientists have been able to docum
2、ent the private moments of wildlife with leading technology.Grant Harris is a government biologist at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque,New Mexico. In his words, Theres no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn newinformation on wildlife. Harris said some
3、 images help scientists see the influences of climate(气候)change.Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are using wild cameras along with GlobalPositioning System, or GPS. But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so isthe amount of information they can
4、gather. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days,weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a givenperiod of time.Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Wild videos can show details about animalbehaviour. However, wild ca
5、meras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bearssometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, thedevices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair touse the cameras that
6、 way.Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.1.What does the underlined word document in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Remind.B.Enrich.C.Produce.D.Record.2.Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras?A.They cannot be left in the wild over a long peri
7、od.B.They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.C.They provide limited information.D.They might be stolen by people.3.Why do some people argue against using wild cameras?A.It is difficult to fix the cameras.B.They help hunters find animals easily.C.It is hard to achieve careful planning.D.They mak
8、e animals interested in them.4.What is the authors attitude towards wild cameras?A.Doubtful.B.Supporting.C.Uncertain.D.Uninterested.Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they werecreative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand different
9、.According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the dream job of young people aged between16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or vlogger. The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, foundthat as many as 40 percent of them put vloggers as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.T
10、his change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so mucheasier to reach the audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in thetraditional way.In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a
11、 computercamera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal peopleinteracting(交流) with their fans about everyday life.However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact thatonly those who are successful earn fame(名声
12、) and fortunes. For every success there are hundreds ofothers who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remaindreams forever.Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that dont necessarilyearn them fame, but that
13、 allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young IsraeliDavid Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. Its an online platform for runners tokeep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learningexperience.
14、 And thats enough for him.1. Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers?A. Vloggers can earn greater fame and more money on the Internet.B. There is too much competition in the traditional show business.C. The Internet makes it convenient to enter show business.D. Anyone with a compute
15、r will surely become a star.2. What can we infer from the fifth paragraph?A. Only a few vloggers can be successful.B. A vlogger cannot earn fame or fortunes.C. Being a vlogger is not a good career.D. Dreams will come true one day.3. What do some young people like David do on the Internet?A. Learn fr
16、om others.B. Become an online hit.C. Hold running races.D. Mix jobs with hobbies.4. What is the passage mainly about?A. Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their jobs.B. The Internet is influencing young Britons career choice.C. The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.D. Youn
17、g Britons cannot find jobs without the Internet.The idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simpleto be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play have an importantpart in keeping you healthy.Treat the blues wit
18、h a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have youever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter isshared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is thebeginning
19、 of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something bysmiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make su
20、re ourchildren play, and are told the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is justas important for old people to make play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is importantfor the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are
21、 still in the early stages, the studiesthat have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的)falling.Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and sociallyand bring us many advantages. So we should make
22、full use of humor, laughter and play to make our lifemore active, interesting and happier.1. What does the underlined word infectious in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Playing an important role.B. Keeping people in high spirits.C. Quickly influencing other people.D. Preventing illness from spreading.2
23、. What can laughter increase according to the author?A. Cognitive abilities.B. Good relationships.C. A sense of humor.D. Responsibility and trust.3. What does the author think the old should do?A. They should have a good rest.B. They should play like children.C. They should prevent cognitive falling
24、.D. They should take part in physical play.4. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. Humor, Laughter and Play for HealthB. Always Keep Our Body HealthyC. Have an Active and Happy LifeD. Let Our Body and Mind RelaxFour teenage girls from Minnesota, US. 120 hours of non-stop to
25、getherness. No cellphones. This is nota reality show, but an adventure journey.It was really perfect, said Julia Ruelle of her recent adventure to the Boundary Waters Canoe AreaWilderness with three of her childhood friends. By unplugging, we had an amazing time.Last year, the 16-year-old took part
26、in an essay contest and carried off a prize. The award was a 5-daycanoe and camping adventure with up to three friends. No parents or guides would be there. So Juliainvited her friends Anna Wander, Madeline Wilson and Julianna Torelli.The four Minnetonka High School juniors arrived in Ely for traini
27、ng the day before they began thejourney. They set out the next day at 7 a. m., quickly developing a routine.We were done paddling by noon, Julia said. We ate lunch at the campsite and then it was time forhammocks (吊床), reading, making friendship bracelets (手镯)and talking.The girls all had some exper
28、ience in the outdoors before.Anna had been to the Boundary Waters with her family. I love how you are separated from everythingin your life, especially technology, Anna said. Without her phone, she said, Im less worried aboutthings. Madeline, too, had been to the Boundary Waters a few years back. Bu
29、t this time, I had to paddleright and set up camp, she said. The girls made fire and cooked meal together. No one was ever hungry orhomesick, but they were nervous the final night as they waited out a thunderstorm. They left wet sleepingbags in one tent, and squeezed into another for the night. Ever
30、y thunderstorm in the Boundary Watersfeels huge, Julia said.On the car ride home, they were all on their phones catching up with friends. It was a little at a lossturning my phone on, said Anna. Mental health can be improved so much in the Boundary Waters. Itreally helps to get away and reconnect wi
31、th yourself.1.How did Julia Ruelle get the chance to camp?A.She won an essay contest.B.She was invited by her friends.C.She performed well in her school.D.She asked her parents for support.2.Why was the 5-day adventure unique to the girls?A.They needed to complete many tasks.B.They needed to find a
32、guide on their own.C.They had to live on a boat for several days.D.They had to live without their smartphones.3.What can we know about the girls from the story?A.They had not got any camping experience before.B.They all felt refreshed after the adventure journey.C.They enriched their learning experi
33、ence by exploring.D.They used to keep in close touch with their friends by phone.4.What did the girls do when they were going home?A.They played games on the phone.B.They phoned their friends.C.They reflected on their experiences.D.They didnt know what to tell their friends.二、七选五二、七选五Thanks to the e
34、arth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. Butit seems that we may have taken these things for granted and not realized that our planet is getting sick. _ More than 15,000 scientists around the world have written a letter to warn about the environmentalchall
35、enges.Among those environmental challenges, climate change sits at the top. Global average temperatureshave risen by more than 0.5 since 1992. _ It means that heat waves would last around a third longerand rainstorms would be about a third more violent if we take no action. The increase in sea level
36、s wouldalso be much higher. Countries like Singapore and Tokyo that are at low altitudes (海拔) may be coveredby the ocean in the future._ Its getting harder to get fresh water. Ocean pollution has become serious. Since 1992, the humanpopulation has grown by 2 billion, while the populations of all oth
37、er animals have dropped by nearly 30percent.Scientists say that we are experiencing the sixth mass extinction (大灭绝) in history. More than two-thirds of the worlds wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade if action isnt taken soon. _However, we have made some progress by making the hole in the
38、 ozone (臭氧) layer smaller. Thatsbecause we gradually stop using chemicals that can break down ozone, a gas that protects the Earth._A.A half-degree temperature rise is a big deal.B.But this is not the only problem people are facing.C.In fact, scientists have recently given us a warning.D.Scientists
39、also point out that global warming will continue for centuries.E.All the countries in the world should take action on behalf of future generations.F.The Amur leopard and the Cross River gorilla are some of the most endangered animals.G.This progress shows that we can make positive changes when we ac
40、t, the letter says.三、完形填空（三、完形填空（15 空）空）When I was young, my understanding of life was simple. This made it1for me to deal with theworld around me. As I grew up, things seemed more2, which made life more challenging. Now,middle-aged, I find my3of the world is returning to the simple.When I try to te
41、ach my daughter important4about life, I will break complicated things down intosmall pieces. One of those basics is5for yourself, and for others. I teach my daughter to6this.To fail feels bad,7, but not to have tried it feels worse, because you cant respect yourself for it. Andas the saying8, if you
42、 dont respect yourself, no one else will.When I was seven or eight, I played at my cousins house with his toys. There was one in particular thatId always wanted, and I9it into my pocket. But a moment later, I10, even at that age, that Iwould never enjoy playing with the toy. I would always know I ha
43、d11that toy, and my opinion ofmyself would be12. When his mother dropped me off later that day, I shamefacedly13the toyand gave it back. She knew, Im sure, what had happened, but she thanked me and never spoke of it again.I hope to help my daughter avoid similar14. She first has to gain self-respect
44、 before she can startrespecting others. Im not15in this regard. But I try my best, and I respect others for trying their bestin this changing world.1. A. funnierB. easierC. saferD. deeper2. A. importantB. awkwardC. fragileD. complex3. A. viewB. experienceC. aimD. expectation4. A. basicsB. competitio
45、nsC. subjectsD. choices5. A. passionB. loveC. respectD. desire6. A. forgiveB. acceptC. shareD. try7. A. certainlyB. eventuallyC. personallyD. potentially8. A. runsB. goesC. writesD. follows9. A. fetchedB. arrangedC. slippedD. fitted10. A. doubtedB. promisedC. questionedD. sensed11. A. detectedB. sto
46、lenC. changedD. cheated12. A. damagedB. improvedC. challengedD. spread13. A. picked outB. left asideC. pulled outD. took in14. A. accidentsB. mistakesC. resultsD. habits15. A. honestB. casualC. curiousD. perfect四、语法填空四、语法填空Chinas first artificial intelligence(AI) textbook for high school students _(
47、bring) outlast week, following a plan by central government _ (include) AI courses in primary andsecondary schools. The nine-chapter textbook, _ (name)Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, was written by outstanding _ (scholar) fromwell-known schools nationwide, under the joint efforts by the res
48、earch center for MOOC at East ChinaNormal University and AI startup SenseTime. It includes the history of AI and how the technology can beapplied in areas such as facial recognition, auto driving and public security.The textbook focuses not only on basics of AI, but on _ (practice) use of AI in dail
49、ylife, said Chen Yukun, a professor at East China Normal University, _is also a contributorto the book.Up till now, about 40 high schools across the country _ (undertake) the task of being thefirst group of the AI high education pilot program _ introducing the textbook in thecurriculum. The AI secto
50、r is facing a talent shortage _ (global). The publication of thebook is _ breakthrough as it takes AI technology out of the Ivory tower and makes it partof high school learning, said Lin Dahua, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.五、书面表达五、书面表达根据以下内容,通过合理的想象,写一篇 100 词左右的英语短文,展望一下未来的生活。1
