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Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers
The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow's mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks.
Walk 1-The Natural World
With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.
Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09: 00
Start Point: Scratoes Bridge
Walk Duration: 6 hours
Walk 2-Introduction to Hillwalking
Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips.
Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09: 00
Start Point: Deerpark Car Park
Walk Duration: 5 hours
Walk 3-Moonlight Under the Stars
Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch（手电筒）along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.
Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18: 30
Start Point: The Town Hall
Walk Duration: 3 hours
Walk 4-Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest
This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.
Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11: 45
Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area
Walk Duration: 1.5 hours
第一小题：Which walk takes the shortest time?
A.The Natural World.
B.Introduction to Hillwalking.
C.Moonlight Under the Stars.
D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.
第二小题： What are participants in Walk 3 required to do?
A.Wear proper clothes.
B. Join a walking club.
C. Get special permits.
D. Bring a survival guide.
第三小题：What do the four walks have in common?
A.They involve difficult climbing.
B. They are for experienced walkers.
C.They share the same start point.
D. They are scheduled for the weekend.
正确答案
第一小题正确答案
D
第二小题正确答案
A
第三小题正确答案
D
解析
The shortest walk duration is 1.5 hours, which corresponds to Walk 4-Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.
So answer is: D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.
故选D.
Participants in Walk 3-Moonlight Under the Stars are required to wear proper clothes. The text clearly states that “A torch（手电筒）along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.”
So answer is : A. Wear proper clothes.
故选A.
The four walks have in common that they are scheduled for the weekend. This is evident from the dates and times provided for each walk, which are all on Saturday or Sunday.
So the answer is: D. They are scheduled for the weekend.
故选D.
B
Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read? Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there's a kiosk（小亭）for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
"You enter the fare gates（检票口）and you'll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story," says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit - known as BART. "You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”
It's that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. "We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest," Trost says. "And as of right now, we've received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist."
Ridership on transit（交通）systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit?
Trost thinks so.
"At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories," she says.
And you'll never be without something to read.
第一小题： Why did BART start the kiosk program?
A.To promote the local culture.
B. To discourage phone use.
C. To meet passengers' needs.
D. To reduce its running costs.
第二小题： How are the stories categorized in the kiosk?
A.By popularity.
B. By length.
C. By theme.
D. By language.
第三小题：What has Trost been doing recently?
A.Organizing a story contest.
B. Doing a survey of customers.
C. Choosing a print publisher.
D. Conducting interviews with artists.
第四小题：What is Trost's opinion about BART's future?
A.It will close down.
B. Its profits will decline.
C. It will expand nationwide.
D. Its ridership will increase.
正确答案
第一小题正确答案
C
第二小题正确答案
B
第三小题正确答案
A
第四小题正确答案
D
解析
The kiosk program was started by BART to meet passengers’ needs. According to the text, Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for BART, mentioned that they wanted to provide riders with something to read, especially for those who prefer printed materials to electronic devices. The program offers short stories and poems for riders to read while waiting or riding on the transit system.
So the answer is: C. To meet passengers’ needs.
故选C.
The stories in the kiosk are categorized by length. The text mentions that riders can choose between a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story. This categorization is based on the duration of the stories, allowing riders to select the length that best fits their available reading time.
So the answer is: B. By length.
故选B.
Trost has been organizing a story contest. This is mentioned in the text where she talks about doing a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest. The winning stories would then be included in the kiosk for riders to read.
So the answer is: A. Organizing a story contest.
故选A.
Trost’s opinion about BART’s future is that its ridership will increase. This is supported by her statement that she believes they will attract more riders just because of the short stories. She sees the kiosk program as a way to improve the rider experience and, in turn, attract more passengers.
So the answer is: D. Its ridership will increase.
故选D.
C
We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer's markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm（BMF）shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it's a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod（容器）to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it's eaten means zero emissions（排放）from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there's no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. "We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment," said a BMF employee.
第一小题： What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?
A.It guarantees the variety of food.
B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance.
D. It relies on farmer's markets.
第二小题： What information does the convenient app offer?
A.Real-time weather changes.
B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil.
D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
第三小题： What can be concluded about BMF employees?
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
第四小题： What does the text mainly talk about?
A.BMF's major strengths.
B. BMF's general management.
C. BMF's global influence.
D. BMF's technical standards.
正确答案
第一小题正确答案
C
第二小题正确答案
B
第三小题正确答案
D
第四小题正确答案
A
解析
From paragraph 1, it can be learned that BMF cuts the farm-to-table distance. The paragraph mentions that Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens the journey of produce from farm to table even more than farmer’s markets.
So the answer is: C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance.
故选C.
The convenient app offers the current condition of the plants. This is mentioned in the text where it states that there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time.
So the answer is: B. Current condition of the plants.
故选B.
From the information provided, it can be concluded that BMF employees have a strong environmental awareness. This is supported by the statement from a BMF employee who said, “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon, and chemicals in our environment.”
So the answer is: D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
故选D.
The text mainly talks about A. BMF’s major strengths. It high light show the Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) provides fresh produce with a shorter journey from farm to table, its in novative design requiring little effort for a reliable supply of fresh greens, the use of technology for remote monitoring and automated water usage, the environmental benefits of reduced emissions and no need for pesticides, and the sustainable practices of BMF employees. The text does not focus on general management, global influence, or technical standards, but rather the benefits and strengths of the BMF system.
So the answer is: A. BMF’s major strengths.
故选A.
D
Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution（变革）.
In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code（代码）that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades' professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI.
As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of "narrow-AI" to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now-several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.
Campbell's point is to wake up those responsible for AI-the technology companies and world leaders-so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a "tipping point" in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with Al to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.
AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.
第一小题：What does the phrase "In the wrong hands" in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.If read by someone poorly educated.
B. If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.
C. If written by someone less competent.
D. If translated by someone unacademic.
第二小题： What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text?
A.It is packed with complex codes.
B. It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.
C. It provides step-by-step instructions.
D. It is intended for AI professionals.
第三小题：What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development?
A. Observe existing regulations on it.
B. Reconsider expert opinions about it.
C. Make joint efforts to keep it under control.
D. Learn from prior experience to slow it down.
第四小题：What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A.To recommend a book on AI.
B. To give a brief account of AI history.
C. To clarify the definition of AI.
D. To honor an outstanding AI expert.
正确答案
第一小题正确答案
C
第二小题正确答案
B
第三小题正确答案
C
第四小题正确答案
A
解析
The phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 originally means if reviewed by someone ill-intentioned. This phrase is used to express Campbell has more than two decades' professional experience translating the heady into the understandable.
So the answer is: C. If written by someone less competent.
故选C.
According to the text, a feature of AI by Design is that it adopts a down-to-earth writing style. This is mentioned in the second paragraph where it says, “She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative.”
So the answer is: B. It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.故选B
Campbell urges people to make joint efforts to keep AI under control. This is evident from her statement in the fourth paragraph where she says, “She explains we are at a ‘tipping point’ in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.”
So the answer is: C. Make joint efforts to keep it under control.
故选C.
The author’s purpose in writing the text is to recommend a book on AI. This is evident from the summary of the book’s content, the description of its features, and the emphasis on its relevance to readers. The text serves as a review or endorsement of the book “AI by Design” and its importance in understanding and preparing for the AI-powered future.
So the answer is: A. To recommend a book on AI.
故选A.
Overtourism Is For Real: How Can You Help?
Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain regions and destinations. 36 Certainly not. The loss of what travel offers would be unacceptable in today's world. Here are some tips on making wise decisions to minimize pressure on the places we visit and improve our experience.
●Choose mindfully. Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they're special. With so many online posts featuring the same places, it's easy to feel like you're missing out. Go somewhere only when the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you. 37
●Get creative. The best way to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go somewhere else. Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it's actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots. That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from. 38 Why not try a regional alternative or check out a popular destination's lesser-known sights?
● 39 Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major holidays or rush hour. You'll compete with fewer tourists, save money, experience a different side of a popular place, and boost the economy when tourism is traditionally slower.
Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege（荣幸）. Do your part to preserve what makes a destination special in the first place. 40 You may be amazed how much closer you'll feel to the people there.
A. Visit during off-peak times.
B. So, should we stop traveling?
C. Travel for you and no one else.
D. Can overtourism be avoided then?
E. You can still find relatively undiscovered places.
F. You'll find yourself virtually alone, or close to it.
G. Consider giving back to the communities you're visiting.
正确答案
36B 37C 38 E 39 A 40G
解析
The correct order of sentences for 36 - 40 is:
B. So, should we stop traveling?
C. Travel for you and no one else.
E. You can still find relatively undiscovered places.
A. Visit during off-peak times.
G. Consider giving back to the communities you’re visiting.
This order is based on the progression of the text, which first addresses the question of whether travel should be stopped due to overtourism, then emphasizes the importance of traveling for personal reasons rather than to follow trends, suggests exploring less-visited destinations, recommends visiting during off-peak times to minimize impact, and finally suggests giving back to the communities visited to preserve their special qualities.
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to 41 , Italy was the clear winner.
During my first visit to Italy, I 42 to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to 43 a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and 44 my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language 45 . After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how 46 Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to 47 me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small 48 of kindness that make a new country feel like home.
As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my 49 quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional 50 , and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families 51 for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can 52 . These meals are always 53 by laughter and joy. Whatever 54 life in Italy might have, the problems are 55 once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family.
41. A. study B. rent C. visit D. settle
42. A. planned B. struggled C. refused D. happened
43. A. string B. hang C. mix D. match
44. A. improved B. assessed C. admired D. praised
45. A. course B. barrier C. area D. test
46. A. open-minded B. strong-willed C. warm-hearted D. well-informed
47. A. remind B. allow C. persuade D. order
48. A. tricks B. promises C. acts D. duties
49. A. ambition B. success C. appetite D. growth
50. A. costume B. dish C. symbol D. tale
51. A. gather B. cheer C. leave D. wait
52. A. put up with B. stand up for C. come up with D. make up for
53. A. signaled B. confirmed C. represented D. accompanied
54. A. disadvantages B. meanings C. surprises D. opportunities
55. A. created B. forgotten C. understood D. identified
正确答案
41D 42B 43A 44D 45B 46C 47A 48C 49C 50B 51A 52C 53D 54A 55B
解析
41settle - The context suggests that the speaker decided to make Italy their permanent home, so "settle" is the most appropriate choice.
故选D.
42struggled - The speaker mentions having difficulty with the language, indicating a struggle with communication.
故选B.
43string - To "string together" means to connect or form a series, which fits the context of forming sentences.
故选A.
44praised - The encouragement of the locals helped the speaker to improve their language skills, “The locals smiled”, which is a positive reaction, and “praised” my language skills fits the encouraging behavior described.
故选D.
45barrier - The speaker encountered a language barrier when trying to communicate in Italian.
故选B.
46warm-hearted - The neighbor's actions, such as bringing fresh cheese and helping with the car window, indicate a warm-hearted nature.
故选C.
47remind - The neighbors reminded the speaker to close the car window when it was raining.
故选A.
48acts - The small acts of kindness from the neighbors made the new country feel like home.
故选C.
49appetite - As a foodie, the speaker's love for food is represented by "appetite."
故选C.
50dish - Each town having its own traditional dish fits the context of food and cooking.
故选B.
51gather - Families gather for big meals, indicating a communal activity.
故选A.
52come up with - Families come up with excuses to gather for meals.
故选C.
53accompanied - Meals are always accompanied by laughter and joy.
故选D.
54disadvantages - The context suggests that problems are forgotten during meals, suggesting that there are “disadvantages” to life in Italy that are momentarily set aside.
故选A.
55forgotten - Once sitting down to a meal, problems are forgotten.
故选B.
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese cultural elements commemorating（纪念）Tang Xianzu, 56 is known as "the Shakespeare of Asia," add an international character to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown.
Tang and Shakespeare were contemporaries and both died in 1616. Although they could never have met, there are common 57 （theme）in their works, said Paul Edmondson, head of research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. "Some of the things that Tang was writing about 58 （be）also Shakespeare's concerns. I happen to know that Tang's play The Peony Pavilion（《牡丹亭》）is similar in some ways 59 Romeo and Juliet."
A statue commemorating Shakespeare and Tang was put up at Shakespeare's Birthplace Garden in 2017. Two years later, a six-meter-tall pavilion, 60 （inspire）by The Peony Pavilion, 61 （build）at the Firs Garden, just ten minutes' walk from Shakespeare's birthplace.
Those cultural elements have increased Stratford's international 62 （visible）, said Edmondson, adding that visitors walking through the Birthplace Garden were often amazed 63 （find）the connection between the two great writers.
64 （recall）watching a Chinese opera version of Shakespeare's play Richard III in Shanghai and meeting Chinese actors who came to Stratford a few years ago to perform parts of The Peony Pavilion, Edmondson said, "It was very exciting to hear the Chinese language 65 see how Tang's play was being performed."
正确答案
56who 57themes 58were 59to 60inspired 61was built 62visibility 63 to find 64 Recalling 65and
解析
56who - The context suggests that Tang Xianzu is "known" as "the Shakespeare of Asia."
57themes - The plural form "themes" is appropriate because there are multiple common themes between Tang Xianzu and Shakespeare's works.
58 were - The subject "some of the things" is plural, so the correct form of the verb is "were."
59 to - The preposition "to" is used to indicate similarity between "Tang's play The Peony Pavilion" and "Romeo and Juliet."
60 inspired - The correct past participle form is "inspired" to describe the pavilion being motivated by The Peony Pavilion.
61 was built - A six-meter-tall pavilion, inspired by The Peony Pavilion, was built at the Firs Garden, just ten minutes' walk from Shakespeare's birthplace.
62 visibility - Those cultural elements have increased Stratford's international visibility,
63 to find - said Edmondson, adding that visitors walking through the Birthplace Garden were often amazed to find the connection between the two great writers.
64 Recalling - Recalling watching a Chinese opera version of Shakespeare's play Richard III in Shanghai and meeting Chinese actors who came to Stratford a few years ago to perform parts of The Peony Pavilion,
65 and - Edmondson said, "It was very exciting to hear the Chinese language being performed."
假定你是李华, 上周五你们班在公园上了一堂美术课。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历, 内容包括:
（1）你完成的作品;
（2）你的感想。
注意:
（1）写作词数应为80个左右;
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I'm writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
Yours,
Li Hua
正确答案
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you an art class I had in a park last Friday.
Our teacher took us to the park to paint what we saw, which was such a refreshing change from the usual classroom setting. I chose to paint a serene lake with willow trees gently swaying in the breeze. The colors were so vibrant, and I tried to capture every detail on my canvas.
It was an amazing experience to be surrounded by nature while creating art. The lake’s surface reflected the sky, and the willows seemed to dance with the wind. I felt so inspired and connected to the beauty of the natural world. It was a reminder of how art can transport us to a place of tranquility and joy.
Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I met Gunter on a cold, wet and unforgettable evening in September. I had planned to fly to Vienna and take a bus to Prague for a conference. Due to a big storm, my flight had been delayed by an hour and a half. I touched down in Vienna just 30 minutes before the departure of the last bus to Prague. The moment I got off the plane, I ran like crazy through the airport building and jumped into the first taxi on the rank without a second thought.
That was when I met Gunter. I told him where I was going, but he said he hadn't heard of the bus station. I thought my pronunciation was the problem, so I explained again more slowly, but he still looked confused. When I was about to give up, Gunter fished out his little phone and rang up a friend. After a heated discussion that lasted for what seemed like a century, Gunter put his phone down and started the car.
Finally, with just two minutes to spare we rolled into the bus station. Thankfully, there was a long queue（队列）still waiting to board the bus. Gunter parked the taxi behind the bus, turned around, and looked at me with a big smile on his face. "We made it," he said.
Just then I realised that I had zero cash in my wallet. I flashed him an apologetic smile as I pulled out my Portuguese bankcard. He tried it several times, but the card machine just did not play along. A feeling of helplessness washed over me as I saw the bus queue thinning out.
At this moment, Gunter pointed towards the waiting hall of the bus station. There, at the entrance, was a cash machine. I jumped out of the car, made a mad run for the machine, and popped my card in, only to read the message: "Out of order. Sorry.”
注意:
（1）续写词数应为150个左右;
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I ran back to Gunter and told him the bad news.
Four days later, when I was back in Vienna, I called Gunter as promised.
正确答案
I ran back to Gunter and told him the bad news. He thought for a moment and then said, “Don’t worry, I have an idea.” He took out a piece of paper and a pen, wrote something down, and handed it to me. “This is my friend’s number,” he explained. “He is also a taxi driver. You can take his taxi back to Vienna, and he will wait for you to withdraw cash at an ATM.” I was overwhelmed by Gunter’s kindness and readily agreed to his plan.
Four days later, when I was back in Vienna, I called Gunter as promised. I thanked him again for his help and told him that I had paid his friend. We chatted for a while, and I learned that Gunter had been driving a taxi for over 20 years. He loved his job because it allowed him to meet people from all over the world and help them in different situations. I told Gunter that I would never forget his kindness and that I hoped to see him again someday. We said our goodbyes, and I hung up the phone with a smile on my face, feeling grateful for having met such a wonderful person.