1、课下天天练(四)阅读语言运用组合练姓名_班级_考号_时间:45分钟.阅读理解A2022武汉市质量检测A 15yearold Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intelligence (AI) and created apps to address polluted drinking water and other social problems has been named Time magazines firstever “Kid of the Year”Rao told The
2、 Associated Press in an interview from her home that the prize is “nothing that I could have ever imagined. And Im so grateful and just so excited that were really taking a look at the upcoming generation and our generation, since the future is in our hands.”Time said Rao stood out for creating a gl
3、obal community of young innovators and inspiring them to pursue their goals. Rao insisted that starting out small doesnt matter, as long as youre passionate about it. She told Time contributing editor Angelina Jolie in an interview that her science pursuits started early as a way to improve social c
4、onditions. The drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, inspired her to develop a way to detect pollutants and send those results to a mobile phone, she said.“I was like 10 when I told my parents that I wanted to research carbon nanotube (纳米管) sensor technology at the Denver Water quality research
5、lab, and my mum was like, A what?” Rao told Jolie. She said that work “is going to be in our generations hands pretty soon. So if no one else is gonna do it, Im gonna do it.”In a world where science is increasingly questioned or challenged, Rao insisted that its pursuit is an act of kindness, the be
6、st way that a younger generation can better the world.“We have science in everything were involved in, and I think thats the biggest thing to put out there, that science is cool, innovating is cool, and anybody can be an innovator,” Rao said. “Anybody can do science.”1What did Rao think of the award
7、 she received?AIt was a mark of social progress.BIt was a recognition of her work.CIt was an inspiration to the youth.DIt was a title beyond her expectation.2Why would Rao start to pursue science?ATo encourage people to aim high.BTo pursue her passion for research. CTo change the society for the bet
8、ter. DTo stop science from being questioned.3Which word can best describe Rao? ACool. BKind.CIndependent. DCreative.4Whats the purpose of the text? ATo report a young genius. BTo introduce new inventions. CTo improve social conditions. DTo present artificial intelligence.B2022河北省六校联考The COVID 19 pan
9、demic has changed life as we knew it just a few weeks ago. Millions of people worldwide are now under required or voluntary lockdown. All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are closed, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty. An unexpected silver l
10、ining during these challenging times for humans is that many animals are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and move about freely.The first animals to take advantage of human absence were Annie and Edward, two penguins who live at Chicagos Shedd Aquarium. A video released on Mar
11、ch 15, 2020, showed the couple eagerly duckwalking around, exploring the aquariums various exhibits. The video, which instantly became popular, inspired other institutions to share short videos of their fourlegged creatures playing as well.The Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio joined the fun trend on March 16,
12、 2020, with a “Home Safari” livestream seriesthe first starring its adorable baby panda, Fiona.“Let us help make your childrens hiatus from school fun and educational,” zoo officials announced. “Join us for a Home Safari Online Live each weekday at 3 pm, where we will highlight one of our amazing an
13、imals and include an activity you can do from home.”Meanwhile, the San Diego Safari Park has kept their webcams (网络摄像头) rolling, allowing fans to enjoy lovable animals without leaving home. Animals in the wild are also lively as humans stay indoors. The absence of cruise ships is bringing large numb
14、ers of dolphins to a port in Cagliari, while groups of wild turkeys are happily walking on the streets of Oakland.Though the animals indeed appear to be having a good time, the heartwarming videos and images shared on social media, are also bringing muchneeded cheer to millions of humans worldwide.
15、Stay strong and healthy! We are all in this together!5What changes has the COVID19 pandemic caused to the zoo animals?AThey are now under required or voluntary lockdown.BThey can enjoy a free life without tourists disturbance.CThey will be faced with unexpected challenges.DThey get a chance to wande
16、r about freely in the wild.6What does the underlined word “hiatus” in Paragraph 3 mean?ACourse. BSightseeing.CActivity. DInterruption.7Why has the San Diego Safari Park kept its webcams rolling?ATo enable people to admire animals at home.BTo film the animals wandering about in the zoo.CTo compete fo
17、r more viewers online.DTo record peoples life in the COVID 19 crisis.8Which of the following is the best title for the text?AThe Pandemic Affects the WorldBLovely Animals Bring Fun to PeopleCAnimals Play in the Absence of HumansDStay Strong and Healthy in the Pandemic.七选五2022东北三校一模It seems that soci
18、ety has placed so much value on the word “humility (谦逊)”. Sometimes were told to lower ourselves in order to be recognized as a more modest student or employee.1, rather than how society looks at you, according to a USbased business magazine. Here are three ways to start developing a more modest per
19、sonality.1.Stop questioning your worthBeing mildmannered does not contradict recognizing your worth, because youll become at peace with your inner self when you accept your own strengths. Humility will then come as a natural consequence. 2. Worth shouldnt be measured by what you compete for in socie
20、ty. Rather, its your gifts, talents and hard work that prove who you are.2.3Be willing to get coffee for a colleague, sweep the floors of your dormitory, or move to a smaller office at work. 4. In addition, it may potentially inspire ideas for growth beyond your original vision.Accepting more flexib
21、ility in your everyday life will also help you move back and forth in the path, without having to worry about “losing yourself” in any difficulty you may come across. Youll gradually realize that either a step forward or backward wont affect your value.3Accept uncertainty5. Try to appreciate the unk
22、nown and regard it as a fresh learning opportunity rather than a nightmare. Just as the band Maroon 5 says, “Life isnt always rainbows and butterflies. Its compromise that moves us along.” This may never be easy. But you can meet uncertainty with a sense of curiosity to learn what can be created fro
23、m it. Furthermore, appreciating the unknown instead of fearing it is also a way to reduce stress.ABe eager and flexibleBBe determined and hardworkingCDevelop a healthier relationship with uncertaintyDUncertainty is a doubleedged sword in many casesERemember that you are valuable regardless of outsid
24、e variablesFThis can allow you to interact with the people around you in new waysGThe true humility, however, is more about the way you relate to yourself and your surroundings.完形填空2022沈阳市高三质量监测(三)Back in the summer of 2016, Chinas Gobi Super Marathon, a 155mile race across the Gobi Desert, official
25、ly 1. Dion Leonard, a seasoned British athlete, had been invited for that 2, who had finished some of the toughest races on the planet. On the first evening, a dog kept following him wagging its tail. Dion didnt want to be 3 because he was devoted to this race. Just after 4 it for a while, he took i
26、t aside and turned back to the camp. But the touch changed the 5 of his life.On departure the next day, the puppy 6 again at the starting line. He thought it was a coincidence (巧合). But when Dion started to run, the puppy followed. It was too easy to be lonely and 7 in a game like this but the puppy
27、 brought great 8 and encouragement to Dion. The puppy did not become a burden to him, 9, its the best companion on the boring track. Since they met in the Gobi Desert, Dion gave it the name Gobi.On this long journey, one man and one dog silently 10 each other. They ran together, they shared water an
28、d food, they camped together under the stars. Dion also gradually forgot the 11 of the road, and suddenly let go of his obsession (痴迷) with rank.After being with Dion for 125 kilometers, Gobi finally ran out of 12 and Dion had to put it in a firstaid car. Three days later, when Dion reappeared in th
29、e view of Gobi, it broke free and ran 13 to Dion. They rushed to the finishing line together.14, Dion came in second. Gobi also won a medal from the organizers. Dion has no 15 about missing out on the championship because Gobi was the best prize on his trip.,1A.paid off Bkicked offCtook off Dbroke o
30、ff2A.ceremony BcompetitionCinterview Dshow3A.bothered BabandonedCbitten Dattracted4A.watching BfeedingCtouching Dfollowing5A.quality BdreamCbudget Dcourse6A.coughed BstarvedCappeared Dbarked7A.desperate BamusingChopeful Dambitious8A.treasure BshelterCcomfort Dpressure9A.however BinsteadCotherwise Dt
31、herefore10A.respected BaccompaniedCprotected Dwished11A.hardship BhappinessCdistance Ddestination12A.money BfoodCpatience Denergy13A.gradually BhesitantlyCunwillingly Dfirmly14A.Thankfully BFortunatelyCEventually DUndoubtedly15A.regret BargumentCsurprise Ddesire.语法填空2022广东七校联考试卷The giant panda is an
32、 endangered species, threatened by continued habitat loss and by a very low birthrate both in the wild and in captivity (圈养). Its range is 1._ (current) restricted to a small portion on the western edge of its historical range.In 2006, scientists reported that 2._ number of pandas living in the wild
33、 may have been underestimated at about 1,000. Previous population surveys had used conventional methods 3._ (estimate) the size of the wild panda population, but using a new method 4._ analyses DNA from panda droppings, scientists believe the wild population may be as large as 3,000. Although the sp
34、ecies is still endangered, the conservation efforts 5._ (think) to be working. In 2006, there were 40 panda reserves in China, 6._ (compare) to just 13 reserves two decades ago. In the same year, 7._ (it) habitats in Sichuan Province gained a UNESCO World Heritage Site status.In 2012, Earthwatch, a
35、8._ (globe) nonprofit organization which teams volunteers with scientists to conduct important environmental research, 9._ (launch) a program based in the Wolong National Nature Reserve. This program allows volunteers to work up close with pandas cared 10._ in captivity, and help them adapt to life in the wild.