For students pursuing advanced degrees, research assistantships provide a unique opportunity to work
closely with faculty on cutting-edge research projects. These positions not only contribute to academic and
英语试卷 professional growth but also offer financial backing. Research assistantships can be found in various
本试卷共 150 分,考试时间 100 分钟。 disciplines, including science, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
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第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 60 分) 1 What sets On-campus employment apart from other job opportunities?
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第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 3 分,满分 45 分) A It is available before graduation.
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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项 B Its work time is no more than 20 hours every week.
涂黑。 C.It can help students earn money and pursue their studies.
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A D It provides cutting-edge research projects.
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Beyond the classroom, the US provides various job opportunities that allow students to gain practical 2 Which of the following can pave the way for students’ full-time employment?
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experience, earn income and enhance their skill sets. Here are some of the diverse employment avenues A On-campus employment.
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available for international students while attending university in the US. B Off-campus employment.
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On-campus employment C Internships.
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Many US universities offer on-campus employment opportunities for international students, providing D Cooperative programs.
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a convenient and accessible way to earn income while pursuing their studies. These positions may include 3 What can Research assistantships provide for international students?
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roles in libraries, administrative offices, student centers, or even research assistantships within academic A A university degree.
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departments. On-campus employment is typically limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year, B Industry connection.
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allowing students to balance work and study commitments. C Real-world experience.
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Off-campus employment D Financial support.
Off-campus employment opportunities are also available, although with certain restrictions. The two B
primary categories of off-campus employment are optional practical training (OPT) and curricular practical Even now, I have vivid memories of my last day of high school. In my mind’s eye, I’m cleaning out my
training (CPT). OPT allows students to work in their field of study for up to 12 months (or 24 months for locker, and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time. I’m
STEM fields) after graduation, providing valuable real-world experience. CPT, on the other hand, permits roaming the halls with my best friend, blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule
students to engage in practical training directly related to their academic program while still attending their because, just today, we’re allowed to break the rules. I’m sitting on my desk, swinging my feet, and shooting
(闲聊)
university. the breeze with my English teacher, Mr.Carr, in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.
Internships and cooperative programs It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year. Like the final layer of watercolor, the freedom and
(渗透)
Many US universities have robust internship and cooperative education programs that connect students lightness I feel seeps into the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.
with industry partners. These programs offer international students the chance to apply classroom knowledge If the school year hasn’t yet ended for you, consider what you can do to make the finale count. Why?
in professional settings, fostering skill development and industry connections. Internships, whether paid or Because when it comes to human memory, not all moments are created equal. Instead, our remembered
(不成比例地)
unpaid, are valuable stepping stones that often lead to full-time employment opportunities after graduation. experiences are disproportionately influenced by peaks (the best moments as well as the worst)
Research assistantships and endings (the last moments). Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman, who discovered this phenomenon,
called this the peak-end rule. It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most
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extreme point and its endpoint. gained global popularity — much so that brands like Perrier, Red Bull, and PepsiCo have launched mate
I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago, when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime drinks.
story each night. I remember thinking that whatever strife(冲突)and stress had occurred that day, I could But in the last couple of decades, mate started experiencing a boom outside of South America. Karla
make the last moments count. I could end on a note of calm and act like the patient mom I hadn’t quite Johan, a mate sommelier(侍酒师)from Argentina, attributes this partly to football players from Argentina
managed to be just hours before. and Uruguay bringing the habit to Europe, where they moved to play for local teams. In fact, one might say
Don’t mistake all moments as equal in significance. There’s a reason why yoga classes end with savasana that mate is the “beverage of champions”. When Argentina’s national football team travelled to Qatar in
(挺卧式). There’s a reason we eat dessert last. Do orchestrate(精心安排)endings. As Seattle Seahawks December 2022 to play and won the World Cup, they carried 240 kg of yerba mate with them.
coach Pete Carroll might say: Finish strong. Last impressions are especially lasting. Yerba mate, of course, eventually migrated over to the U. S. and in recent years has become a popular
4.What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 mean? ingredient in everything from health elixirs(保健药)to energy drinks. Loose leaves can be purchased at
A.Calmly. B.Surprisingly. C.Happily. D.Curiously. most specialty grocery stores to make the drink at home. And if you want to get the full yerba mate experience,
5.Which statement is true about the peak-end rule? you can even order a cup for drinking mate and bombilla online, gather some friends, and enjoy the beauty
A.Peaks in life can be remembered better than endings. of the South American ritual for yourself.
B.The last moments matter the most in our memories. Global messaging platform WhatsApp recently introduced a mate emoji, which points to mate’s growing
C.Our judgment of the past is determined by first impressions. popularity as people aim for a healthier lifestyle. That’s because mate, said Johan, contains a higher level of
D.The peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember. antioxidants than green tea or red wine, and a powerful combination of vitamins from the clay soil where it
6.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? grows. In Argentina, mate is common, a faithful companion for matters great and small. Yet, unlike coffee
A.How the author applied the rule to daily life. or tea, it is not consumed in cafes: It’s what you have at home and at work, in the park and on the train, during
B.How the author treated her daughters. class or at the gym.
C.What struggles the author had in life. 8.Which of the following is not the feature of yerba mate?
D.Why the author read stories to her kids. A.Its bitter flavor.
7.Why is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph? B.Its long history.
A.To prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports. C.Its ingredient of caffeine.
B.To encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience. D.Its function of losing weight.
C.To explain why last impressions are lasting. 9.What makes yerba mate globally popular?
D.To show the importance of doing sports. A.Its unique coffee taste.
C B.Its health benefits.
Not many drinks can offer the health benefits of tea, the strength of coffee, and the joy of chocolate like C.The support of famous football players.
this super brew, yerba mate. Along with supposed benefits of supporting weight loss, concentration, and D.The launch of mate drinks by famous brands.
better digestion, drinking yerba mate continues to symbolize culture and tradition in South America. 10.Which is the following is NOT true about yerba mate according to paragraph 4?
Consumed mostly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil — as well as in Syria and Lebanon — A.It can be easily accessible.
yerba mate (pronounced MAH-tay) is a hot, bitter, caffeinated tea made by steeping the dried leaves of the B.It can cure some diseases.
yerba mate plant. Containing roughly as much caffeine as coffee, about 80 milligrams per cup, mate has C.It can be made into energy drinks.
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D.It can be purchased online. gives users super real gaming and travel adventures.
11.Why do people show preference for yerba mate according to paragraph 5? Looking forward, cutting-edge technologies will continue to change how we spend our leisure time.
A.Because it is a faithful companion. 12.How does Huawei’s Vision Smart TV3 improve user interaction in gaming experiences?
B.Because it can be enjoyed everywhere. A.Through touch-activated screens.
C.Because it contains some beneficial elements. B.Through voice-activated commands.
D.Because it is better than green tea and red wine. C.Through thought-based gaming controls.
D D.Through immediate responses to motion gestures.
Smart entertainment is changing how we engage with leisure. By combining cutting-edge technologies 13.According to TorieZ, how does Vision Smart TV3 benefit her child?
like Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented reality, and the internet of things with traditional forms of A.By limiting overall screen time.
entertainment, this innovation is enhancing users’ experiences. B.By providing exercise instructions.
In 2023, Huawei introduced its Vision Smart TV3, transforming your home into your own amusement C.By restricting access to certain content.
park. This innovative technology features groundbreaking AI super-sensing cameras and AI vision chips D.By offering real-time posture monitoring.
powered by deep learning and big data. These advanced components see and study your movements, enabling 14.What can we know about the video game Mario Kart according to the passage?
you to control characters through your body gestures. Social media is busy with users sharing their A.The settings are fixed and can’t be changed.
experiences of playing motion-sensing games, which require real-life movements like jumping and squatting B.Physical objects in the room can become part of the game.
instead of simply holding a controller. C.Players wear VR headsets for a more engaging experience.
The Vision Smart TV is not only cutting-edge but also family-friendly. Turning on the kids mode allows D.Players interact with AI characters in the game.
the screen to monitor real-time data, offering suggestions for adjusting a child’s viewing distance and posture. 15.What can be the best title of the passage?
This provides a safe and comfortable entertainment experience for the younger audience. TorieZ, a Huawei A.Having fun in new ways
Vision Smart TV3 owner and a mother of a 3-year-old daughter, shared her experience on Xiaohongshu. B.How to spend our leisure time
“Thanks to the smart screen, my child maintains good posture without constant supervision because her C.Cutting-edge technologies
favorite cartoons stop if she slouches(懒洋洋地坐),”she said. When she’s free, TorieZ and her husband D.Innovative video games
enjoy exercising together under the instructions of the TV.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 3 分,满分 15 分)
We can not only play video games merely on the screens; now, with smart entertainment, you can get
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
an immersive experience of Mario Kart, a racing video game, put right into your living room. While playing
You may not get enough physical activity throughout the day, especially since sitting still is required or
the game, players can control their karts running in their living rooms. Each kart has an onboard camera on
encouraged in many jobs, at school, and in social situations. But there’s something you should know. Being
it. The camera can record the layout of where they are and upload it to the Nintendo system. After processing
physically inactive or sedentary(久坐不动的)can increase health risks. ___16___
it, some settings, like jungles and snowy landscapes, are created based on the layout and shown on the Switch
What counts as being physically inactive?
screen. So, things in your living room, like the sofa and table, your feet or even your cat, can be a part of your
While there is no strict definition of what can be considered a sedentary lifestyle, researchers have a few
game.
different measures to assess what a sedentary lifestyle is. One measure is the time an individual spends seated
Step outside and you can also enjoy smart entertainment experiences. Shanghai Disney Resort uses big
or reclining(向后倚靠)during waking hours. ___17___ Some other researchers label people inactive or
data analysis to offer personalized services. In the US and South America, VR World, the largest VR club,
sedentary if they take fewer than 5,000 pedometer(计步器)steps per day.
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___18___ Another thing that cycling has taught me is to be ready for surprises. The road isn’t always ___28___.
In the short term, being inactive can increase depression or anxiety. It can also affect the way the body Sometimes there are bumps, and you have to ride around them. When something is wrong with my bike, I do
processes fats and sugars in the diet and lead to some weight gain if you aren’t burning enough calories. Over not ___29___. I try to find a solution. Life’s a bit like that too. It’s not always easy, but being flexible and
the long term, sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of death from cardiovascular(心血管的)disease, staying positive helps me rise to the challenge and handle ___30___ problems.
diabetes, and cancer. The most important part, though, is how cycling makes me feel happy and ___31___. The wind in my
How can you prevent being inactive? hair and the rhythm of pedaling makes everything seem OK. It’s like a secret power — no matter what’s
Health authorities recommend exercise at a medium level for either 30 minutes a day for five days a going on, it keeps me happy, lets me ___32___ my batteries, and lets me come back feeling ___33___.
week or a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes per week. Walking is an easy activity to add to your day. ___19___ In the end, my daily bike rides have become more than just a way to get around. They’ve become a(n)
A pedometer or fitness band can show you whether you are getting enough steps. Many people aim to take ___34___ for how I want to live my life. Cycling has shown me that being positive, facing challenges with
10,000 steps per day, which indicates that you have met your daily physical activity goal. ___20___ but the ___35___, and keeping an optimistic attitude can turn the life journey into a fantastic adventure. So, here’s
value of being more physically active is worth it for its many benefits. to more bike rides and more fun!
A.How harmful is it? 21. A. estimate B. approach C. guarantee D. challenge
B.What’s the drawback of sedentary lifestyle? 22. A. phenomenon B. coincidence C. adventure D. entertainment
C.Fixing a sedentary lifestyle takes some conscious effort at first, 23. A. flexible B. unique C. traditional D. responsible
D.Now let’s learn about whether you might be classified as inactive or sedentary. 24. A. cooperation B. dilemma C. crisis D. destination
E.Simply walking more or doing household chores positively impacts health, 25. A. discovery B. value C. comment D. growth
F.It can work to break up sitting time and add steps hourly throughout the day. 26. A. top B. coast C. stage D. platform
G.Spending four to six waking hours sitting or lying down is considered sedentary. 27. A. describe B. detect C. remove D. overcome
28. A. delicate B. fragile C. smooth D. tough
第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分 50 分)
29. A. volunteer B. insist C. pray D. panic
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)
30. A. original B. unexpected C. crucial D. natural
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
31. A. useful B. efficient C. carefree D. curious
项。
32. A. apply B. recharge C. develop D. recognize
As an ordinary senior school student, I’ve discovered a wonderful way to ___21___ life with a positive
33. A. alarmed B. embarrassed C. fresh D. emotional
attitude — my daily bicycle rides. Riding my bike has become more than just a fun activity. It’s like a little
34. A. audience B. passenger C. victim D. guide
___22___ that has taught me important lessons about staying positive, facing challenges and being ___23___.
35. A. determination B. attempt C. comfort D. calmness
When I get on my bike and ride around familiar streets, it feels like I’m on a small quest. It’s not just
about reaching a(n) ___24___; it’s about enjoying the ride itself. Cycling has turned into a kind of teacher, 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 20 分)
helping me understand the ___25___ of practice and having a can-do spirit. One of the coolest things I’ve 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。
learned is about not giving up when things get hard. You know, when I’m trying to pedal up a steep hill, it’s Recently, you may have noticed some new trends in the fashion industry, from “dopamine(多巴胺)
hard! But guess what? Even when my legs feel super tired, I keep going and do not give up, till I reach the dressing” to “tomato girl”. Now, it is the perfect time ___36___ (try) something new with the “Maillard style”
___26___. Life is kind of like that too. When I have a challenging task or any problems in my studies, I that’s getting popular on social media.
remember those steep hills. I know if I keep trying, I can ___27___ anything. The term “Maillard” originally refers to the Maillard ___37___ (react). This phenomenon is well-known
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in Western cuisine. It describes a chemical change that produces flavor chemicals and browning in foods such cooperating. In addition of, I’ve been working in student organizations for while, so I’m quite familiar to the
as toast and steak, as ___38___ (note) by BBC Science Focus. daily routines. Last but not least, I’m enthusiastic about drama and eager to take responsibility for a reliable
___39___ (similar), Maillard-inspired fashion creates clothes ___40___ show different kinds of brown, chairman, contributing to the prosper of English drama. Should I have the opportunity to serve the club, I will
like rich reddish-browns, warm yellow-browns, and delicate off-whites(米色). This makes ___41___ easier lead it to the best of my ability.
for people to think of the rich tastes food brings, ___42___ (create) pleasant emotions in their brains.
48.短文续写题(满分 20 分)
___43___ (compare) to the bright colors of “dopamine dressing” and the fresh “tomato girl” look, the
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。
dark earth colors that Maillard style uses reflect the autumn season and give people a ___44___ (comfort)
She was seventeen years old and always wore a bright smile. This may not seem that unusual except
feeling.
that Tina suffered from cerebral palsy, a condition that left her muscles stiff and, for the most part,
The style has also become ___45___ hit among many famous brands. At fashion shows showing off
unmanageable. Because she had trouble speaking, it was this bright smile that reflected her true personality:
their new autumn products, brands like Miu Miu, Hermes, and Miuccia Prada have all presented Mailard-
A great kid. She used a walker most of the time to navigate through the crowded school hallways. A lot of
themed clothes one after another.
times people didn’t speak to her. Why? Who knows? Maybe it was because she looked different and the rest
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分) of the students didn’t know how to approach her. Tina usually broke the ice with people she met in the halls
第一节 书面表达(满分 20 分) (especially boys) with a big “Hi”.
46.假定你们学校将举办以生态保护为主题的海报设计大赛,请你以学生会的名义发一份通知, The assignment was to memorize three stanzas of the poem Don’t Quit. I only made the assignment
内容包括:1.大赛目的;2.作品要求;3.参赛方式。 worth ten points since I figured most of my students wouldn’t do it anyway. When I was in school and a
注意:1.写作词数为 80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 teacher assigned ten-point homework, I would probably have blown it off. So I wasn’t expecting much from
Dear students, today’s teenagers either. Tina was in the class, and I noticed a look on her face that was different from the
______________________________________________________________________________________ normal bright smile. The look was one of worry. “Don’t worry, Tina,” I thought to myself, “it’s only ten
______________________________________________________________________________________ points.”
The day the assignment came due, I went through my roster and my expectations were met, as one by
Student Union
one each student failed to recite the poem. “Sorry, Mr. Krause,” was the standard reply. “It’s only worth ten
第二节 选考题(请考生从以下两题中任选一题作答。多做则按第一题给分。) points anyway... right?” Finally, in frustration and half kidding, I proclaimed that the next person who didn’t
47.短文改错题(共 10 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 20 分)
recite the poem perfectly had to drop to the floor and give me ten push-ups. This was a leftover discipline
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处
technique from my days as a physical education teacher.
语言错误,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
注意:续写词数应为 左右。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。 150
删除:把多余的词用()划掉。 To my surprise, Tina was next.
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 When she finished, a fellow student asked, “Tina, why did you do that? It’s only worth ten points!”
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
My name is Jimmy. I’m writing to recommend me as a candidate for the chairman of the English drama
club. Equipping with fluent English and a good knowledge of drama, I have no difficulty communicating
with others in English. I know exact what is expected of a leader of the club but I’m experienced in
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英语参考答案
第一部分 阅读理解(每小题 3 分)
1-5 BCDCD 6-10 ABBCB 11-15 CDDBA 16-20 DGAFC
第二部分 语言知识运用(每小题 2 分)
21-25 BCADB 26-30 ADCDB 31-35 CBCDA
36.to try 37.reaction 38.noted 39.Similarly 40.which/that
41.it 42.creating 43.Compared 44.comfortable 45.a
书面表达参考:(共 20 分)
Dear students,
In a bid to arouse the awareness of ecology conservation, the Student Union will organize a poster design contest,
where all the students are welcome to submit your entries. Originality, by all means, is the first requirement. Plus,
the poster you design should be inspiring and thought-provoking, clearly illustrating the significance of the ocean
and the urgency to protect it. Moreover, a powerful slogan is also preferred, which will make your work more
persuasive and impressive. If you are interested, submit your entry before June 1st to Studentunion@163.com.
Looking forward to your participation.
Student Union
短文改错:(每处 2 分,共 20 分)
My name is Jimmy. I’m writing to recommend me as a candidate for the chairman of the English drama club.
myself
Equipping with fluent English and a good knowledge of drama, I have no difficulty communicating with others in
Equipped
English. I know exact what is expected of a leader of the club but I’m experienced in cooperating. In addition of, I’ve
exactly and
been working in student organizations for while, so I’m quite familiar to the daily routines. Last but not least, I’m
a with
enthusiastic about drama and eager to take responsibility for a reliable chairman, contributing to the prosper of
prosperity
as
English drama. Should I have the opportunity to serve the club, I will lead it to the best of my ability.
would
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短文续写参考:(共 20 分)
To my surprise, Tina was next. Tina used her walker to move to the front of the class and, straining to form
the words, began to try to recite the poem. She made it to the end of the first stanza when she made a mistake.
Before I could say a word, she threw her walker to the side, fell to the floor and started doing push-ups. I was
horrified and wanted to say, “Tina, I was just kidding!” But she pulled herself back up in her walker, stood in
front of the class and continued the poem. She finished all three stanzas perfectly, one of only a handful of
students who did, as it turned out.
When she finished, a fellow student asked, “Tina, why did you do that? It’s only worth ten points!” Tina
took her time forming the words and said, “Because I want to be like you guys normal.” Silence fell on the
whole room until another student exclaimed,“Tina, we’re not normal; we’re teenagers! We get in trouble all
the time.” “I know.” Tina said as a big smile spread across her face. Tina got her ten points that day. She also
got the love and respect of her classmates. To her, that was worth a whole lot more than ten points.
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