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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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2025·江苏南通·三模)Go to any movie theater or sports venue, and it’s obvious there’s an invisible bond that forms from laughing, crying, and simply feeling while brushing shoulders with others. Researches have long backed up this sense of connection, but some aspects of the phenomenon remained unclear. Now, a new study is offering insight.

Writing in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Victor Chung of the École Normale Supérieure in France and his team reported how they examined the matter by inviting strangers to watch videos together in same sex pairs.

Pairs of strangers watched three types of videos together: positive, negative, and neutral (中性的) with a curtain between them that was either open or closed. At the start of the experiment the researchers asked each participant whether they’d like to meet the other member of their pair again. After watching each video, participants reported their emotions and feelings of connectedness, and after seeing all three videos they were asked once again about their feelings towards the other participant.

The results showed the emotional films generated stronger responses than the neutral film. Crucially, the team said participants’ feelings of connectedness within the pairs was boosted when they experienced more intense emotions. However, this was only the case when participants watched the films with the curtain between them open. The researchers said that whether or not the pairs could see each other had no impact on how positively or negatively they felt about the films.

“We found that silently watching emotional films together with another individual is associated with social bonding, even when this person is a stranger and without any verbal (口头的) communication,” said Chung, the study author.

The team added that the findings may help explain why people seek out group activities that generate strong emotions, “even participating in sad memorials that cause negative emotions.” In other words, because emotion bonds us, and humans have a fundamental desire to belong, we’re up for experiences one might think we’d naturally want to avoid.

34What does “the phenomenon” in paragraph 1 refer to?

AShared emotions bond people. BPhysical touch helps tackle stress.

CA chance encounter leads to a friendship. DEntertainment is a crucial part of human life.

35How did the researchers get their findings?

ABy analyzing participants’ emotions.

BBy comparing participants’ self-reports.

CBy documenting participants’ video responses.

DBy stimulating participants’ desire for interaction.

36The study found that strong bonds were indeed created between pairs only when ______.

Athey were familiar with each other Bthey watched neutral films together

Cthey were aware of the presence of each other Dthey could see each other while watching the films

37What is presented in the last paragraph of the text?

AAn interpretation of the findings. BPotential implication of the findings.

CSupporting evidence for the findings. DThe underlying logic behind the findings.

 

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2025·江苏南通·三模)Next time you’re walking through a park on a hot day, take a moment to sit under a big old tree. You’ll find that the temperature is something like 2℃ cooler than if you were beneath an umbrella. Why? Because a mature tree releases a massive amount of water from its leaves, which cools the surrounding air, just like the way sweating cools our bodies down.

So a single tree influences the microclimate around it — but what about an entire forest? That’s the question explored in The Power of Trees by German forester Peter Wohlleben. He writes about trees, ecosystems, roots and the many creatures who live in and among them in a fresh, lively way. He believes forests and trees make decisions about their survival, protect and look after their young.

For readers, some of this language is familiar, and some may know that this style has been a source of derision (嘲笑) in the past. However, it’s this down-to-earth, conversational style that makes the book come to life and makes complex science accessible. He explains processes, such as the way trees access and use sugars at different times of the year, in simple, everyday terms.

Wohlleben writes in a calm style, but he can’t hide his anger with the way people today — including many environmentalists — now “think of trees as little more than biological storage units for carbon dioxide either while they are alive or when they are dead”. This narrow perspective ignores the vast beneficial effects that forests generate for global temperature management. His claims and criticisms are backed by emerging science and new research, as well as practical observations of how the presence of forests changes the landscape nearby.

This book is wise and thought-provoking. In his chapter highlighting the role of wolves as top predators (捕食者) in preserving the forest, Wohlleben writes: “We can come at protecting forests from whatever direction we want, but the results are always the same. We must put less pressure on nature by exploiting (开发) it less. We must strengthen forests by allowing them to take care of themselves.”

30What does The Power of Trees explore?

ATemperature management. BThe loss of water in leaves.

CFormation of microclimates. DThe vital role that forests play.

31Which can describe the language in the book?

AComplex. BFancy. CApproachable. DProfessional.

32How does Wohlleben deal with people’s narrow perspective on forests?

AHe treats it lightly. BHe turns a deaf ear to it.

CHe refers to it selectively. DHe argues against it convincingly.

33What does Wohlleben suggest for protecting forests?

AFighting climate change. BLeaving them alone.

CReturning farmland to forest. DDriving wolves away.

 

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2025·江苏南通·三模)To see Garnett Puett’s latest sculpture at the Hammer Museum, you have to enter a dark room protected by a series of heavy curtains. Inside, glowing red light lights up a glass cage. Within the cage are three human figures with a large group of insects crawling over them. The bees move slowly over the faces of the figures. The colony of bees is so thick in places, it looks like fur (毛皮) growing on the statue — fur that moves.

“Woah.” “I’ve never seen.” Visitors say as they enter the silent room.

Puett has been making his “apisculptures”, using metal, beeswax (蜂蜡) and colonies of live bees, for four decades now. It’s art with a purpose: Puett wants to remind viewers of the power and creativity of bees, whose survival is under threat around the world. “It’s sort of subconscious advertising,” Puett said. “Bees are good.”

In the 1980s, when Puett’s bee sculptures first became an art world hit, people just thought he was a guy playing with bees. Actually, his use of bees came from a deep family tradition. He grew up as a fourth-generation beekeeper, whose family had worked with bees since the 1700s. His great-grandfather raised queen bees, passing the business down to his son and grandson. Puett worked on those farms as a teenager, starting with the simplest tasks. His bee farm experience has resulted in precision in the art he makes with bee colonies.

In the four decades since, the eco-artist withdrew somewhat from the art world. He moved to Hawaii, where he and his family have spent three decades running an organic honey farm. The work is challenging and labor intensive. That work has put him on the frontlines of dealing with threats to bee populations. Foreign species have killed numerous bees on his family’s farm, shrinking the number of surviving beehives (蜂巢) from 4,000 to about 2,000 in the past 15 years.

“People used to call me up really mad saying words I can’t repeat if the hives were bothering them,” relates Puett with a laugh. “But since we lost half the bee population within two years, people are more aware of their importance and are far more understanding and appreciative. That’s been the one bright side to all this difficulty.”

26What do visitors think of Puett’s bee sculpture?

AIt is cruel. BIt is creative. CIt is educational. DIt is frightening.

27Why did Puett make his “apisculptures”?

ATo advocate for bees through art. BTo commercialize his bee products.

CTo offer a shelter for threatened bees. DTo illustrate a new method of sculpture.

28What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

AA background in bee art. BThe history of beekeeping.

CBee-themed activities for kids. DFour generations under one roof.

29What was the impact of the bee population loss?

APuett downsized his beekeeping. BPeople became tolerant of Puett.

CPuett shifted his focus to his sculptures. DPublic perception of bees has been improved.

 

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2025·浙江台州·二模)The famous marshmallow test, where children are asked to choose one marshmallow now or two later, may reveal more than willpower. Recent research suggests the ability to delay gratification (满足) could help protect against cognitive (认知) decline. This skill strengthens the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for planning and reasoning. Just as regular physical exercise helps maintain muscle strength, regularly practising delayed gratification may help maintain cognitive functions throughout life. Over time, it will definitely build up mental resilience.

Resisting immediate rewards stimulates “cool” controlling strategies in the prefrontal cortex, while giving in to temptation involves emotional decision-making areas. Regular practice of these “cool” strategies contributes to cognitive reserve, which highlights the importance of mental stimulation. This regular practice will potentially delay cognitive decline. It’s not just about willpower, but the ability to plan for the future, which is essential to make healthier lifestyle choices that benefit brain health.

These skills can be developed at any age. While early childhood lays the foundation for delayed gratification, adults can strengthen self-control through consistent practice. Strategies like setting specific goals enhance these abilities. Studies show those who regularly practice self-control tend to maintain better cognitive functions as they age, demonstrating stronger problem-solving skills.

Physical activity matters in this relationship. Research shows that higher physical activity is linked to better cognitive function, especially in older adults. Delaying gratification helps maintain regular exercise habits, creating a positive feedback circle that supports brain health. The more we practice delayed gratification, the more we strengthen our brain’s ability of self-control and protect against future cognitive decline.

To develop these skills, start with small delays and gradually increase the waiting period. Set achievable goals and practice mindfulness to manage emotional urges. It’s never too late to start building cognitive resilience, and the small choices we make today can have a lasting impact on our mental health in the long term.

22How does the author illustrate delayed gratification in paragraph 1?

ABy defining concepts.

BBy giving descriptions.

CBy making comparisons.

DBy conducting surveys.

23What’s the function of practicing “cool” controlling strategies regularly?

AEnhancing cognitive reserve.

BArousing emotional awareness.

CDeveloping temptation resistance.

DBoosting willpower performance.

24How can adults improve their problem-solving skills?

ABy building physical fitness gradually.

BBy exercising self-control consistently.

CBy making feedback circles immediately.

DBy establishing major objectives successfully.

25What’s the main idea of the text?

ADelayed gratification benefits brain health.

BPhysical activity increases muscle strength.

CWaiting period influences cognitive function.

DPositive mindfulness manages emotional drive.

 

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