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24-25高一下·江苏连云港·期中)Sixty-year-old Chinese grandmother Su Min didn’t intend to become a hit. She was only trying to escape her husband when she hit the road in 2020 in her white car with a rooftop tent. “I felt like I could finally catch my breath,” she says, recalling the moment she drove away from her old life.

Over the next four years and 180, 000 miles, the video diaries she shared of her adventures earned her millions of supporters online. They called her the “road-tripping auntie” as she turned into a hero for women who felt trapped in their own lives. Her story is now a hit film that was released in September and she became one of the inspiring and influential women of 2024.

If she had to describe what 2024 meant to her in a single word, she says that word would be “freedom”. “As soon as I started driving, she felt freer,” as Su Min told the media over the phone from Shenyang. But it wasn’t until 2024, when she finally applied for divorce (离婚), that she experienced “another kind of freedom”

It took a while to get there: it was a complex process in China and her husband refused to divorce her until she agreed to pay him and she was still waiting for the divorce certificate to come through. She was firm that she didn’t want to look back: “I’m saying goodbye to him.” In January, 2025, she got divorced from her husband.

Although she drives alone, she never seems lonely. She chats with her followers as she films her journey, sharing what she has been cooking, how she spent the previous day and where she’s going next. Her audience travels with her to many places — Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, Yunnan’s ancient river towns, sparkling blue lakes, vast grasslands, endless deserts and so on.

71Why did Su Min become famous online?

AShe starred in her new film. BHer trip videos inspired her followers.

CShe spent a large sum of money herself. DShe wrote a lot of diaries about her life.

72What does the word “freedom” mean to Su Min?

ADriving a car alone. BBecoming a film actress.

CEarning money from her videos. DFreeing herself from her previous life.

73Why does Su Min “never seem lonely” during her travels?

AShe has a lovely pet. BShe visits crowded cities.

CShe calls her husband daily. DShe talks with her followers.

74Which of the following best describes Su Min?

ADishonest. BImpatient. CAdventurous. DSelfish.

 

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24-25高一下·江苏连云港·期中)A team of scientists from Columbia University has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called the General Expression Transformer (GET). This tool can predict how genes inside cells control their behavior. The breakthrough could help researchers better understand diseases like cancer and genetic disorders. It may also lead to new treatments designed for specific cells.

The scientists trained GET using methods similar to those behind ChatGPT, the popular language AI. While ChatGPT learns grammar and language rules, GET has learned how genes work — like turning on or off like a light switch or adjusting activity levels like a volume knob (音量旋钮). This process, called gene expression, decides which proteins a cell makes and in what amounts. Proteins are vital for nearly every body function, from fighting infections to moving and thinking.

Though still new, GET could become as important as AlphaFold2, an AI system that predicts protein shapes. AlphaFold2 won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and has been updated to AlphaFold3. Both gene regulation(studied by GET) and protein structure(studied by AlphaFold) are important to life.

“Biology is becoming a predictive science,” said Raul Rabadan, a study author and director of Columbia’s Program for Mathematical Genomics. “We’ re witnessing a revolution (变革).”

Mark Gerstein, a Yale professor not involved in the study, noted that scientists have spent 15 — 20 years collecting data to predict gene behavior. GET uses this data to analyze genes faster and more effectively. While other scientific groups have trained models using abnormal cells such as those found in different cancers, Xi Fu, a graduate student in Rabadan’s lab, decided to train GET using information from cells in normal human tissue. The training used data from more than 1. 3 million cells, covering 213 different types found in the human body.

In the future, this breakthrough could help doctors design personalized treatments by predicting how a patient’s genes might respond to therapies. While more research is needed, GET represents an exciting step toward unlocking the mysteries of life.

67How is GET different from ChatGPT?

AIt fights infections. BIt learns how genes work.

CIt won a Nobel Prize. DIt focuses on language rules.

68What made AlphaFold2 famous?

ACuring genetic disorders in patients. BAnalyzing data from 1. 3 million cells.

CDiscovering many new types of human cells. DWinning a Nobel Prize for predicting protein shapes.

69What is the author’s attitude toward the future of GET?

ASubjective. BUnclear. CPositive. DCautious.

70What can be a suitable title for the text?

AAn AI system predicts protein shapes. BAI model is trained to predict gene activity.

CScientists is comparing GET with ChatGPT. DThe AI tool helps cure abnormal human cells.

 

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24-25高一下·江苏连云港·期中)An earthquake killed at least 95 people and left 130 injured after it struck a remote area of southern Tibet near China’s border with Nepal at dawn on Tuesday, Chinese state media reported.

Emergency responders were still assessing (评估) the damage in Dingri county from the quake, which struck at 9: 05 a. m. Beijing time, state broadcaster CCTY said. The US Geological Survey put the quake at 7.1 magnitude (震级). Earlier reports from Chinese media graded it as 6.8 magnitude.

The quake brought down more than 1,700 homes in a county that is home to60, 000 people, according to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Tibet Military Command. The broader Shigatse, at the center of the quake, is the second-largest city in Tibet.

Some 1,500 firefighters were searching the collapsed (倒塌的) buildings for signs of life. Around noon, a child was rescued from a residential building, CCTV reported. Several hundred rescuers who arrived before noon began providing medical aid and relief to homeless residents. Another team, involving hundreds of rescuers and six helicopters, was expected to follow.

Sitting high on the Tibetan plateau at a height of 14,100 feet and 236 miles from the regional capital of Lhasa, Dingri is a major stop on the way to the North Base Camp, where adventurers set out climbing Mount Everest from the north face. The region can be bitterly cold in January, with temperatures often dropping as low as -15℃. Local tourism officials on Tuesday closed the North Base Camp until further notice.

A Dingri resident told local media that the shaking at first felt similar to the massive 2008 earthquake in neighboring Sichuan province that claimed 70,000 lives. Then the second floor of his house caved in and destroyed his car, said a man known only by his family name, Wang.

Past earthquakes that hit mountainous Tibetan regions of western China have drawn public concern about badly constructed homes in relatively poor and lonely villages.

63What is the function of the first paragraph?

AInforming the latest news. BShowing the right solutions.

CStarting a heated discussion. DPresenting a social problem.

64What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

AMedical aid was enough for residents. BA lot of rescue work was carried out.

CNearly half of the residents were homeless. DThe damage from the quake was figured out.

65What challenge did rescuers face besides collapsed buildings?

AExtreme cold. BLanguage problems.

CRegional tensions. DLack of medical supplies.

66How does the author report the earthquake?

ABy explaining the causes. BBy presenting a fact.

CBy making a comparison. DBy making a prediction.

 

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2025·江苏·二模)“If your skin is getting older, you are getting older, so be careful,” says Claudia Cavadas at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Could our fight to remove wrinkles help restore youth both inside and out?

As skin ages, more and more cells enter a lifeless state called senescence (衰老). As time marches on, the mechanisms (机制) for clearing senescent cells out start to decline and they build up in tissues. This is bad news. The build-up of these cells has been shown to be a direct cause of some of the conditions that are generally more common in older age.

To support her assumption around wrinkles driving whole-body ageing, Cavadas is planning to test experimental drugs on animal models of aged skin. “The evidence is still fragile, but, in a year, we will have experimental data” she says.

Whether resisting skin ageing resists whole-body ageing will need to be seen. But there is another good reason to slow down skin ageing at least. Aged skin is worse than young skin at pretty much everything it is supposed to do, says a plastic surgeon. Its barrier functions weaken, wounds are slower to heal (康复), sensitivity to touch declines and its ability to defend diseases is weakened.

How about anti-wrinkle creams? At present, there is limited evidence that they are genuine anti-ageing treatments. We do, however, have one method for preventing skin ageing: sunscreen, which absorbs UV rays before they do damage to the skin. It is never too soon to start. Even though the first visible signs of skin ageing usually don’t appear until our mid-20s, the potential processes are under way much earlier.

Apparently, wrinkle treatment should no longer be seen as a “skin-deep” thing, but as a vital part of staying biologically young and healthy. Everyone should pay attention to that, because we all have skin in this game.

59What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

AThe definition of senescence. BThe causes of skin ageing.

CThe process of cell declining. DThe consequences of skin ageing.

60What does the underlined word “fragile” in paragraph 3 mean?

AArtificial. BConsiderable.

CInsubstantial. DConvincing.

61Which is a disadvantage of the aged skin?

AIt tends to be sensitive to touches. BThe cut on it recovers quickly.

CThe barrier functions work poorly. DIt stops guarding against diseases.

62What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

AAnti-wrinkle creams are quite useful.

BWrinkle treatment is important to health.

CSunscreen may pose potential risk to the skin.

DWrinkle treatment is a practice proven skin-deep.

 

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2025·江苏·二模)Adoption Events:What to expect

Adoption events held by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue provide the best way for you to meet multiple animals at once.As soon as you arrive,be sure to check in with the adoption table to confirm the animals you are interested in are still available,and be sure to arrive early.

Attending an adoption event can be stressful,but we promise to help you find the ideal family member.Join us in our commitment to adopt,don't shop,and discover the joy that comes with welcoming a new four-legged family member into your home.When and where are Adoption Events?

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue hosts adoption events weekly on Saturdays from 12-2PM and Sundays from 12-3PM.Lucky Dog's adoption events move around the DC metro area and are held at partner pet stores and other locations.All event time and locations can be found on our calendar.Is there anything I need to bring?

If you are not pre-approved,please be sure to bring(1)your rent contract if you rent so we can confirm you are allowed pets(TIP:we may need to speak to your landlord so please have them ready for your call);and (2)pet health records to demonstrate your current animal's health care history and/or the status (状况) of any animals owned within the last 3-5 years.

56What should you do upon arriving at an adoption event?

AAttend rescue animal training. BDesign an adoption application form.

CConfirm availability of desired animals. DContact your landlord for approval.

57How often does Lucky Dog Animal Rescue host adoption events?

AEvery weekday. BTwice a week.

COnce a month. DEvery other week.

58What might be the primary goal of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue?

ATo sell pet products. BTo promote animal health.

CTo train new pet owners. DTo encourage pet adoption.

 

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2025·江苏南京·二模)A father told his son that he should not accept the Theory of Evolution just because he leaned about it in Biology class at school. He went on to say that he is teaching his son to think critically. But he isn’t.

Many people assume that critical thinking refers to questioning and criticizing in the more negative sense of the word. If they are rejecting what they are told by experts, they falsely believe that they are thinking critically. This is not uncommon. Many people claim that everything is just someone’s opinion and no one is actually right or wrong. They believe they are thinking critically when they’re actually doing the very opposite.

There are many definitions of critical thinking. To put simply, it refers to identifying and evaluating arguments, finding inconsistencies in arguments, problem solving, and thinking about our own beliefs and why we hold them.

Diane Halpern, author of Thought &Knowledge, uses this definition:“Critical thinkers are able to change their mind or the conclusion that they reached, when new information warrants such a change.”

A closed-minded person responds negatively when presented with new ideas that challenge their existing beliefs. These are the people who insist that even an expert's opinion is no better than anyone else’s. In contrast, an open-minded person suspends judgment. They seek out more information, including information that goes against beliefs they currently hold. They review the evidence that’s available and are always open to new ways of thinking. They consider all options and insist on finding a solution.

So you need to ask questions and be open-minded about the answers. You need to know how to do research and look for reliable sources. You have to think about your own thinking and question why you hold the beliefs you do. Be aware of the pre-set ideas you bring to the argument, and learn to evaluate evidence.

52Why does the author mention the father-son example in paragraph 1?

ATo promote the practice of critical thinking.

BTo criticize the current education system.

CTo present a widespread misconception.

DTo introduce an innovative idea.

53What does the underlined word “warrants” in paragraph 4 mean?

AJustifies. BMatches. CTransforms. DIdentifies.

54How are open-minded people different from the closed-minded?

AThey respect expert authority. BThey internalize their own beliefs.

CThey keep an option-solution balance. DThey resist the urge to judge prematurely.

55What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

AHow to evaluate evidence. BThe process of critical thinking.

CHow to become a critical thinker. DThe benefits of being open-minded.

 

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2025·江苏南京·二模)This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t.

To avoid discouraging students, some school districts did away with D and F grades.

Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled.

That’s true not just of low-achieving students. In a 2023 survey, educators said that close to half of students argue for higher grades than they earn, and 8 out of 10 teachers give in. It’s hard to blame them: A third or more of students and parents disturb them when they don’t.

Unearned grades are damaging in many ways. Some students, armed with good grades, march off to college to find themselves in remedial (补习的) classes because they haven’t learned enough to take college-level courses. Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce. There are also complaints from college professors that the students aren’t even good at reading books.

Grade inflation has followed students into college. Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders. Remember that about 70% of college instructors are adjunct (兼职) professors who have few job protections. Many Ivy League students have learned to cherry-pick easy-grading professors. Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more. We have to ask ourselves as a society: Do we want college to be a place of intellectual growth — or a performative exercise in grade fishing?

48What are parents fooled into thinking?

ASAT is the best measure of their children's abilities.

BThe purpose of education is to make better citizens.

CGrade-point averages are vital for college application.

DChildren’s high grades reflect their exceptional abilities.

49What is a consequence of grade inflation?

AEmployers favor students with higher degrees.

BGraduates fall short of employers’ expectations.

CRemedial classes become required courses in college.

DLow-achieving students find it harder to enter college.

50What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

ATough graders desire job security.

BStrict grading promotes real learning.

CStudent evaluations fuel intellectual growth.

DEasy-grading professors start grade inflation.

51What is the best title of the text?

AThe game of scores BToday, Grade A is for average

CThe force behind grade inflation DNow, learning takes the front seat

 

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2025·江苏南京·二模)Anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows cats have great patience. Yikes! My cat changed a lot recently. In just a week or so, my calm, adorable, long-haired Rusty turned into the attack cat of the century! It was not what I needed at all! Wasn’t the rest of my life in enough chaos? Changes at work. Changes in relationships. I already felt as if my entire world was falling apart. Nothing calmed my cat down either. He ran and dove in every direction. He broke every single rule we had ever had to keep peace in the home we shared. He’d turned into a cat I’d never met before! Finally, I took Rusty to the vet. After careful examination, the vet shook his head, “Not a thing wrong with him, Miss. He’s doing great.”

“No,” I argued with anger, “he’s not great. He’s absolutely awful.” I almost burst into tears.

Then the vet asked the most insightful question that anyone had ever asked me — at least, anytime recently. “So,” said my cat’s kindhearted vet, “how has your life been going lately?” Shock shot through me. “Me?” I stared at him, essentially speechless, ready to throw myself into his cat-cradling arms. I managed a relatively coherent response. “Not so good,” I admitted.

The kindly cat doctor nodded and replied, “Just what I suspected. Often, the human-to-cat bond is so powerful that a perfectly healthy cat will act out in response to his human’s emotional stresses.”

I nodded along, thinking. “Yes. yes. yes. yes. yes!”

“Do your best,” our doctor told us both, “to be calm, patient and kind. Once you’re doing better, then Rusty will do better, too.”

That day turned us around. I got some good, professional treatment for my super stressors.

Rusty got a kinder, gentler me with more ear touches and back petting.

44Why did the author take Rusty to the vet?

AHe suffered heavy hair loss. BHe lost his sense of direction.

CHe became unusually wild. DHe showed temporary inactivity.

45The author nearly cried because she thought ________.

Athe vet announced good news

Bthe vet didn’t find the problem

Cthe vet didn’t express sympathy

Dthe vet drew an awful conclusion

46What does the underlined sentence imply?

AThe author felt understood by the vet

BThe author was impatient with the vet.

CThe author favored the treatment for Rusty.

DThe author knew Rusty was to recover soon.

47How did the author feel after visiting the vet?

ARelieved and calm. BAmused and proud.

CMotivated and passionate. DGrateful and determined.

 

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2025·江苏南通·三模)Anderson Lodge

About

Anderson Lodge is a family-run facility owned by Arvid and Vicki Anderson. It has two separate facilities: the Main Lodge and the Hilltop House. Anderson Lodge opened as a retreat center in November of 2004. As you scroll through the many photos on our site, you are thinking, “How beautiful!” Anderson Lodge IS beautiful! But the photos don’t do it justice. There is nothing like seeing the tall trees with moss cascading elegantly at the Main Lodge or viewing the scenic mountain at our Hilltop House site.

The Main Lodge and Hilltop House are self-contained and are a mile apart. There are single beds and double beds respectively. Groups enjoy the quality accommodations well suited for groups ranging from 20 — 80 overnight guests and more! We have private rooms family rooms, dorm-style rooms and cabins. Please contact us for a tour. You will see for yourself how magical Anderson Lodge truly is.

Pricing

Overnight pricing chart

Base price per night

Guests covered in base price

Price for additional guests above base

Main Lodge or Hilltop House

$825

15

Up to 50: $10 per person After 50: $8 per person

Directions

●Standard check-in: 2:00 pm. Early check-in of 12:00 pm may be permitted (no cost) if schedule allows.

●Standard check-out: 10:00 am. Check-out after 12:00 pm, at $100/ hr.

●Anderson Lodge has a no pet policy. The pet is not allowed to stay. Service animals are permitted.

●Lower the volume of music and attendees by 12:00 pm. You are to bring the party indoors by 12:00 pm.

41What do we know about Anderson Lodge?

AIt has a long history. BIt runs photo contests.

CIt is suitable for gatherings. DIt works with a travel agency.

42What’s the charge for a two-night stay at Hilltop House for a group of 25 guests?

A$2350. B$1850. C$1750. D$1650.

43What are guests required to do?

ABring service animals. BCheck out after 12:00 pm.

CReduce noise after midnight. DArrive prior to check-in time.

 

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2025·江苏南京·二模)Garden enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting year ahead! The US Garden Shows 2025 will highlight breathtaking flower arrangements, innovative landscaping ideas, and the latest gardening trends.

Choosing the Right Shows

Pick shows that match your interests. The Northeast offers classic flower displays. Northwest exhibitions highlight native species. Southwest shows focus on desert plants. Check show dates carefully. Some run for just a day or weekend, while others last a week or more. Think about what you want to see most.

Ticketing and Entrance Fees

Buy tickets early as the shows offer discounts for advance purchases. Some shows have multi-day passes if you want to visit more than once.

Prices vary by show and location. VIP or preview night tickets often cost more but give you early access. Some shows include free workshops with admission.

Travel Tips

If you’re flying, compare prices at different airports. Some cities have multiple options. Rental cars give you freedom to explore, but parking can be tricky at show venues.

Volunteering Opportunities

Helping out at garden shows is a fun way to meet people and learn new skills. Many events need volunteers to greet guests, answer questions, or help with setting up the exhibitions.

Check show websites or social media to find out how to sign up. Volunteering often comes with free entry and behind-the-scenes access. It’s a great way to network while you’re supporting the gardening community.

38What might be a benefit of buying tickets early?

AReduced prices. BMulti-day admission.

CFlexible show dates. DGuaranteed free workshops.

39Being a volunteer of the events, you can ________.

Arun a social media account Benjoy free Internet service

Capprove exhibit layouts Ddevelop your social ties

40What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?

ATo attract exhibition volunteers. BTo sell flowers and plants.

CTo share information on garden events. DTo offer practical tips for travelers.

 

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