In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s personality. In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen: the idea that personality is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.
Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________.
| A．the difference between to two blood types |
| B．the relationship between the two blood types |
| C．the influence of blood type on one’s behavior |
| D．the connection between personality and blood type |
What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
| A．It was lightly believed. | B．It was brought to them. |
| C．They liked and accepted it. | D．They stole the idea from others |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Most scientists in Asia don’t believe in the theory. |
| B．The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s. |
| C．The blood-type personality theory is about blood type. |
| D．People don’t change their personality to match the theory. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Is the blood-type theory poplar? | B．Is the personality changeable? |
| C．Is it in your blood? | D．Is it in you mind? |
The Beijing 2022 Olympics was the most gender-balanced (性别平衡的) Winter Olympic Games in history, with more than 1,300 female athletes — a record number — competing at the events, making up more than 45 percent of all athletes. Here are some female athletes whose achievements in Beijing amazed the world.
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(1). How many athletes took part in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games?
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Around 1,300. |
B． |
Around 1,580. |
C． |
Around 2,880. |
D． |
Around 4,460. |
(2). Who took a silver medal in the competition?
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Gu Ailing. |
B． |
British women’s curling team. |
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Almida de Val. |
D． |
Almida de Val’s teammate. |
(3). What do we know about Alexandra Trusova?
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She is the youngest athlete in the 2022 Olympic Games. |
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She took the first place in the Beijing Winter Olympics. |
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She worked as an IT engineer before becoming a skating player. |
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She is the first female to complete five quadruple jumps in an Olympic competition. |
AQ is the ability of a person to think, manage, experience and overcome difficult situations. ___（1）__ But now, just like IQ, it is also important to develop our ability to rise in challenging（挑战性的）or difficult situations and improve our AQ. I would like to share my ideas on how to deal with countless difficult situations.
Exercise and walk. Whenever a difficult situation happens, try to exercise or walk at least 30 minutes a day. __（2）__ And the problems with your study will no longer trouble you, since you’ve cleared your mind and you’re sure you’ll make it.
__（3）__ If allowed, when a difficult situation happens, it’s best to take a break to think and cool down. You can go to a cafe and read a book you’ve been wanting to read but had no time. ___（4）__ When you take your mind off your problems, you’ll find yourself much better no matter what they are.
Last but not least, once you have overcome the difficult situations, be kind to yourself by giving yourself a prize. It may not be something expensive. It can be an experience or something that will make you feel fulfilled and pleased. __（5）__
Even if there are still difficult situations in my life now, the list above has helped me better than before. I hope it will help you too in overcoming whatever difficult situations you are going through.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
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Take a break or time off. |
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You’ll be surprised how much energy this will bring you. |
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In the past, most people give so much importance to IQ alone. |
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Or you can go out and be with nature like going hiking or swimming. |
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Therefore, you’ll get the courage to face other following challenges. |
It is easy to believe that the daily life of a plant is simple and boring. They seem to just stand there and sunbathe. In fact, plants are always busy doing many things. Measuring（估量）light is one of them. This activity helps plants to plan better for the future.
To start with, we should know how plants feel the light. In fact, there are some special proteins（蛋白质） in their cell（细胞）. Once receiving light, they will call on other cells to produce, resulting in the growth towards the light.
Then what can plants get from measuring the changes in the amount（量）of daylight? This helps them to tell what time of the year it is. If a plant is beginning to get more daylight, it knows it’s spring. Because of this, it may then start producing flowers.
If the amount of daylight starts to get low, the plant knows that autumn is coming. It may start to store “food” for its growth. For example, the potato plant will make tubers（块茎）—the potatoes that we eat.
Plants record not only the amount of daylight they receive, but also the quality（质量） of light. Some forms of light can help plants grow better. Direct sunlight, for example, works better than light that is being separated through the leaves of other plants. A plant can’t get the right form of light when it is prevented from getting light by other plants. It may then begin to grow taller or produce larger leaves in order to get more sunlight.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
（1）. What is one of a plant’s daily activities according to Paragraph 1?
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Producing flowers. |
B． |
Taking in CO2. |
C． |
Sleeping in the sun. |
D． |
Measuring the amount of light. |
（2）. When does a plant begin to produce flowers?
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When the rainy season is coming. |
B． |
When it has taken in enough water. |
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When the temperature is rising. |
D． |
When it’s beginning to receive more light. |
（3）. What do tubers do for a potato plant?
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They store light for it. |
B． |
They eat its natural enemies. |
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They help it get more light. |
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They keep food for its growth. |
（4）. What is the best title for the text?
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Plants Tell Seasons |
B． |
Plants “See” Light |
C． |
Plants Need “Food” |
D． |
Plants Sunbathe Daily |
（5）. Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the text?
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Last term, I took a pottery (陶艺) class at the local art center. One day, when I started rolling the clay (黏土) into a long snake, as my teacher told me, the boy next to me was still hitting his clay loudly. I said, “Hey, our teacher asks us to make a snake now.” He paid no attention and continued. Worried he wouldn’t have time to make his snake, I rolled out an extra (额外的) one. “Here,” I said. “You can have this if you like.”
“Do you always tell everyone what to do?” he shouted.
What did I do to make him angry at me?
The next class, I found a different seat. But the boy was surprisingly quiet during class. Walking past him, I noticed him making a cool box. He saw me looking at him and glared. “Are you planning to tell me how to do this, too?” I felt my face get hot and I almost thought I would cry.
When I arrived at the art center for the next class, I happened to hear the talk between that boy and his mother. It turned out his father was leaving them and his mother just wanted him to stay with his grandma for a while.
It seemed everyone was to tell him what to do! No wonder he didn’t want me to tell him what to do!
We don’t always know what’s going on in other people’s lives or why they act in their ways. We should give them some space, and give us space too if the ways they’re acting are hurting us. But remember to stay kind. There’s a good chance their unfriendliness is not about us at all.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
（1）. Why did the writer make a snake for the boy?
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Because they were doing a pair work. |
B． |
Because their teacher asked her to do so. |
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Because she wanted to practise her skill. |
D． |
Because she wanted to help him with his work. |
（2）. What does the word “glared” mean in Paragraph 4?
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Looked at somebody angrily. |
B． |
Smiled at somebody gently. |
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Said something in surprise. |
D． |
Said hello to somebody politely. |
（3）. What caused the boy to shout at the writer for a second time?
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The writer’s attention on him. |
B． |
The writer’s joke about his work. |
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The teacher’s doubt about his ability. |
D． |
The teacher’s praise for others’ work. |
（4）. What did the writer find out about the boy?
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He grew up being a naughty boy. |
B． |
He was asked to attend the class. |
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He liked to tell people what to do. |
D． |
He was going through a hard time. |
（5）. What can we learn from the text?
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Always stay patient with others. |
B． |
Always mind your own business. |
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Don’t hurt others, or you’ll be hurt in the end. |
D． |
Don’t always think people’s unfriendliness is about you. |
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A community cleanup brings volunteers（志愿者）together to clean, repair, and improve public spaces or other areas that have been filled with rubbish or destroyed（破坏）. Cleanup projects can include all kinds of public spaces—parks, playground, and even parking lots. Cleanups show that people care about its appearance. Crime（犯罪）is less likely to happen when a neighborhood is clean, and used by neighbors and their friends. By cleaning a used park or playground, more people would like to play there and protect them, which makes the community safer. ◎A cleanup can be a one-time event（事件）. The activity can also continue by moving the cleanup from one place to another—for example, from the school playground to a neighborhood park. ※Sharing the work—letting people do different jobs that interest them makes each new cleanup a fresh chance for volunteers. Make sure your community cleanup goals（目标）are realistic. It’s a good idea to start with a project that can be finished in one afternoon and then turn to larger projects. Whether your cleanup project is a one-time event or a year-long task, don’t forget to celebrate the results. Take photos and videos, then post them on the Internet and write thank-you letters to those who helped. Making a meal at the end can make volunteers look forward to working together again. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
（1）. How do people share their tasks in community cleanups?
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Men take more jobs than women. |
B． |
They are given jobs in order of age. |
| C． |
They choose freely for each cleanup. |
D． |
Those who arrive earliest choose first. |
（2）. Which of the tasks is the best for a community cleanup to start with?
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Tidying a small security room. |
B． |
Cleaning the parking lot once. |
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Making a month-long cleanup plan. |
D． |
Helping clean an old people’s home. |
（3）. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?
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Where community cleanups take place. |
B． |
What jobs community cleanups include. |
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Why community cleanups are important. |
D． |
How many people a community clean up needs. |
（4）. Why is making a meal at the end of cleanups suggested?
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To say thank-you to volunteers. |
B． |
To praise volunteers for their work. |
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To draw volunteers to the next cleanup. |
D． |
To invite volunteers to show their cooking. |
（5）. Where is the text most probably from?
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A travel guide. |
B． |
A health magazine. |
C． |
A cleaning poster. |
D． |
A geography textbook. |
