What does the woman think of learning Spanish?A. It improves her performance in other subjects.B. It enables her to help her father in businessC. It makes her lose interest in Spanish.D. It presents great difficulty for her.

My dear child,You are about to participate in the n-ext leg of your journey through life. For u-s, this part is bittersweet. As you go off to college, exciting new worlds will open up to you. They will inspire and challenge yo-u; you will grow in incredible ways.This is also a moment of sadness Your departure to college makes it undeniabl-y clear that you are no longer a child. Th-ere has been no greater joy than watching you arrive at this moment. You have turn-ed our greatest challenge into our greate-st pride. Although we have brought you t-o this point, it is hard to watch you depar-t. Remember above all things we will miss you.College will be the most important t-ime of your life. It is here that you will tru-ly discover what learning is about. You of-ten ask, "Why do l need to know this?" I e-ncourage you to stay inquisitive, but re-member this: "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he lea-rned in school." What you learn is not as i-mportant as the fact that you learn. This i-s the heart of scholarship: moving from t-eacher-taught to master-inspired, on ov-er to the point where you become a self-l-earner. So, take each subject seriously, an-d if something doesn't immediately enga-ge you, don't despair. Embrace it as a cha-llenge. Find a way to make it your own.Of course, you must still take care to sign up for courses which stimulate you p-assion and your intellectual capacity. Do-n't be bound by what other people think. Steve jobs said, when you are in college, y-our passion will create many dots, and l-ater in your life you will connect them. So, don't worry too much about what job you will have; don't be too practical. If you like French or Korean, study it even if someone else tells you that it's not useful. Enjoy p-icking your "dots". Be assured that one d-ay, you will find your own meaningful ca-reer, and you will connect a beautiful cur-ve through those dots.You know that we always want you t-o do your best, but don't let the pressure of grades get to you, We care only that y-ou try your vary best, and that you learn.1. Why does the father say college will be the most important years of his child's lif-e?A.Because college opens up exciting new worlds.B.ecause the child will find out what lea-rning is about in college.C.Because a college education is very im-portant.D.Because the child will acquire the nece-ssary knowledge and skills to succeed.2. According to the father, what kind of c-ourses should be taken?E.Courses that suit one's intellectual leve-l.F.Courses that can simulate one's passio-n.G.Courses that are popular.H.Courses that are very practical.3. What does the word "dots" refer to in P-ara. 4?I.New and seemingly unconnected thin-gs.J.All things that students will learn from professors.K.Courses that are useful for one's future career.L.Small round marks connected to for a c-urve.4. According to the father, what are the m-ost important instruments we will ever p-ossess?M.A healthy body and a sound mind.N.New experiences.O.Strength and beauty.P.College life and education.

11.The exam will be about the first half of the textbook,which means we`ll have to finish __ .-|||-A.Fourth Chapter B.Four Chapter C.Chapter Four D.Chapter Fourth

Sociologists and other social scientists generally attribute many of the behavioral differences between genders to socialization. Socialization is the process of transferring norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors to group members. The most ___26___ period of socialization is during childhood, when adults who are members of a particular cultural group ___27___ young children on how to behave in order to comply with social ___28___. Gender is included in this process; individuals are taught how to socially behave in ___29___ with their assigned gender, which is assigned at birth based on their ___30___ sex (for instance, male babies are given the gender of “boy”, while female babies are given the gender of “girl”). Gender socialization is thus the process of educating and instructing males and females as to the norms, behaviors, values, and beliefs of group membership. Gender ___31___ can be a result of gender socialization. Girls and boys are expected to act in certain ways, and these ways are ___32___ from birth by many parents and society. For example, girls are expected to be clean and quiet, while boys are ___33___ and loud. As children get older, gender stereotypes become more ___34___ in styles of dress and choice of leisure activities. Boys and girls who do not ___35___ to gender stereotypes are usually rejected by same-age peers for being different. This can lead to negative effects, such as lower self-esteem.

大学英语2Interviewing,though by no means the only technique for judging the personalities of prospective employees,remains the most widely used.Pencil and paper tests __21__ for many years,but no written technique has gained as wide an acceptance among employers __22__ the traditional dialogue which aims __23__ forecast future behavior by obtaining information about past and __24__.An interview usually __25__ a conversation,which may take __26__ different forms.At one end of the scale is the directed conversation __27__ on topics selected __28__ by the interviewer.At the other __29__ is the undirected at which the person being __30__ goes on about himself __31__ interruption,making his own choice of __32__.In between,and most common,lies the friendly conversation __33__ the interviewer moves at random from one subject to __34__.The carefully phrased questions of the directed conversation invariably yield the precise information the __35__ is looking for.__36__,the friendly conversation __37__ turns out to be less __38__ since the interviewer often __39__ dominating the exchange.And only in very skilled hands __40__ be an outcome of the uninterrupted talk.21.A) have existed B) existed C) exist D) existing22.A) like B) and C) as D) besides23.A) by B) toward C) at D) to24.A) recent B) present C) now D) future25.A) is contained B) persists in C) makes up D) consists of26.A) some B) a number of C) very much D) plenty of27.A) centers B) centering C) centered D) center28.A) in advance B) before C) ago D) ahead29.A) side B) part C) hand D) end30.A) interviewed B) talked C) mentioned D) selected31.A) with B) without C) off D) against32.A) views B) ideas C) topics D) messages33.A) at which B) in which C) where D) from which34.A) other subject B) subject C) another D) the other35.A) interviewer B) interviewee C) director D) employees36.A) Meanwhile B) Though C) On the other hand D) However37.A) certainly B) mainly C) usually D) doubtfully38.A) production B) productive C) product D) produce39.A) ends at B) ends in C) ends off D) ends up40.A) can good result B) good results can C) good results may D) would good results

Translation1. The "Double-First Class" initiative aims to establish numerous world-class universities and disciplines by the end of 2050.

Skiing has been around since early civilization, evidenced by a 5,000-year-old rock carving representing men on skis hunting deer in Norway, and the discovery of a ski dating back to 6000 B.C. found in Vis, Russia. Historians debate where skiing first got its start, though; some argue that it was in Altay, China, in 8000 B.C.Modern skiing, however, can date back to the Scandinavians, who mainly used skis as a means of travel or for other practical purposes, particularly the Indigenous Sámi people in Norway, Finland, and Sweden, writes Raymond Flower in The History of Skiing and Other Winter Sports. Norse myths (挪威神话) even described Ull, a winter god, on skis with curved tips and included other stories of heroes and goddesses skiing down mountains.Some of the first official competitions began around 1850 in Norway, with the first recorded race in Sweden held outside Stockholm in 1879. Skiing became a household word with the publication of the popular book offering a thrilling account of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen’s difficult and historic journey on skis across Greenland in 1888.The sport spread to the Swiss Alps, where it was enjoyed largely by British vacationers, before clubs popped up around the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Variations of the sport developed over the years, such as the slalom race (障碍滑雪), downhill jumping, and mountaineering. The British are largely credited with transforming skiing from its Scandinavian roots into the highly competitive sport it is now. In 1921, they developed rules that became widely accepted and adjusted the slalom race to include flag gates to test the skill of skiers’ turns.Skiing then exploded in popularity after World War II, when ski resorts (胜地) gradually developed to receive single-day skiers as well as those taking longer vacations.【小题1】What can we learn about Raymond Flower?A．He wrote about skiing.B．He invented skiing.C．He recorded Norse myths.D．He was good at rock carving.【小题2】Why did skiing become a well-known word in the late 1800’s?A．Some official competitions were held.B．The British spread it all over the world.C．It was written in the textbook on history.D．An adventure book about skiing came out.【小题3】Who contributed most in changing skiing to a more competitive sport?A．The Swiss.B．The British.C．The Norse.D．The Finn.【小题4】What can be the best title for the text?A．How Did Skiing Develop in Norway?B．Why Did People Kill Time by Skiing?C．What Are Skiing Adventures All About?D．What Are the Ancient Origins of Skiing?

36.Text 3 When education fails to keep pace with technology,the result is inequality.Without the skills to stay useful as innovations arrive,workers suffer-and if enough of them fall belund,society starts to fall apart.That fundamental insight seized reformers in the IndusLrial Revolution,promoting state-funded universal schooling.Later,automation in factories and offices called forth a surge in coUege graduates.The combination of education and innovation,spread over decades,led to a remarkable flowering of prosperity.Today robotics and artificial intelligence call for another education revolution.This time,how-ever,working lives are so lengthy and so fast-chanf;ing that simply cramming more schooling in at the start is not enough.People must also be able to acquire new skills throughout their careers.Unfortunately,as our special report in Lhis issue sets out,the lifelong learning that exists today mainly benefits high achievers and is therefore more likely to aggravate inequality than diminish it.If 21st-century economies are not to create a massive underclass,policymakers urgently need to work out how to help all their citizens leam while they earn.So far,their ambition has fallen pitifully short.The classic model of education-a burst aL the start and top-ups through company training-is breaking down.One reason is the need for new,and constantly updated,skdls.Manufacturing in~creasingly calls for brain work raLher than physical work.The share of the American workforce employed in routine office jobs declined from 25.5%t0 21%between 1996 and 2015.The single,stable career has gone the way of the Rolodex.Pushinf;people into ever-hit;her levels of formal education at the start of their lives is not the way to cope.Just 16qo of Americans think that a four-year college degree prepares students very well for a good job.Although a vocational education promises that vital first hire,those with specialtized training tend to withdraw from the labour force earlier than山ose with general educaUon-perhaps because they are less adaptable.At the same time on-the-job training is shrinking.In Amenca and Britain it has fallen by roughly half in the past two decades.Self-employment is spreading,leaving more people to take responsi-bility for their own skills.Taking time out later in life to pursue a formal qualirication is an option,but it costs money and most coUeges are geared towards youngsters.We can infer from Paragraph I that_____ A.B. A. society will collapse without innov8tion C.D. B. education is the only way to social prosperity E.F. C. inequality may originate from poor education G.H. D. most workers in factories are college graduates

A smart city is an urban area using technology and data, such as Information and Communication Technologies (信息与通信技术) and the Internet of Things (物联网), to enhance quality of life, sustainability, and operational efficiency. City operations crucially impacted by smart technologies include transportation, energy, and infrastructure. As cities incorporate these advancements, they evolve into smarter entities. However, defining which cities truly qualify as "smart" remains a debated matter.The concept of smart cities traces back to the 1960s when Los Angeles officials used data and computer programs to identify impoverished neighborhoods. The term gained prominence in the 1990s, evolving to include engagement from residents. Today, smart city solutions address challenges arising from population growth, with two-thirds of the world's population projected to live in cities by 2050.Smart cities are powered by a convergence of key technologies that drive innovation and efficiency in urban living. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) forms the backbone, encompassing data-related technologies for capturing, storing, processing, and transferring information seamlessly (流畅地). The Internet of Things (IoT) establishes a network of physical devices embedded with sensors and connectivity, fostering the collection and sharing of valuable data. Automation plays a crucial role in minimizing human input, enabling cities to respond dynamically to real-time data transmitted by IoT-connected devices. Moreover, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) combines computer science with robust datasets, empowering cities to manage infrastructure efficiently and adopt sustainable practices. Together, these technologies create an ecosystem, propelling smart cities into the future.In smart transportation, IoT, AI, and geolocation (地理定位) enhance real-time data collection to improve public transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. Smart energy management, powered by AI, analyzes data from connected devices to forecast energy consumption, supporting renewable energy integration and mitigating climate change. Smart infrastructure, covering transportation, energy, and utilities like water, employs sensors and connected devices for proactive issue identification. This not only enhances efficiency but also improves residents' quality of life.By embracing these technologies, smart cities become hubs of innovation, addressing contemporary challenges while promoting sustainability and a better urban lifestyle. As technology continues to advance, the landscape of smart cities will likely shape the future of urban living.Directions: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.1. What is the primary purpose of implementing smart city technologies?A. Enhancing historical preservation.B. Addressing population growth challenges.C. Reducing access to public transportation.D. Promoting rural development.2. What is the main function of IoT in smart cities?A. To ensure privacy and security in data usage.B. To establish a communication network for residents.C. To automatically make decisions about city governance.D. To connect physical devices for data collection and sharing.3. What is the role of smart energy management?A. To forecast energy consumption.B. To reduce productive efficiency.C. To raise residents' salaries.D. To reduce traffic congestion.4. What does the underlined word "proactive" refer to?A. Making things change rather than reacting to events.B. Responding to external power.C. Showing a lack of interest or concern.D. Allowing what happens without active resistance.5. According to the passage, what is the relationship between smart cities and sustainability?A. Smart cities promote sustainability and a better urban lifestyle.B. Smart cities prioritize economic growth over sustainable development.C. Smart cities address contemporary challenges but not sustainability.D. Smart cities have no impact on sustainability.

14.The publication of the first direct image of a black hole on April 10th triggered widespread discussions on astronomy among people of all age groups.A. 对B. 错