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In the sprawling metropolis of Grayville, where skyscrapers touched the heavens and streets were constantly buzzing with life, there existed a unique place called "The Corner of Quietude". It was neither a park nor a building. In fact, it was simply a street corner, marked by a single lamppost with a peculiar sign: "Speak softly, for this is a place of solace".

Legend had it that anyone speaking beneath this lamppost, regardless of the surrounding noise, would find their words drowned out, replaced by an mysterious peace. Over the years, many had come to experience its magic. They spoke of heartbreaks, dreams, regrets, and wishes, seeking solace in its embrace.

Ella, a journalist new to Grayville, stumbled upon this corner during an assignment. Doubtful, she decided to test the legend. Whispering her deepest fears about her failing career and struggles in the big city, she was shocked when all she heard was a calming whisper, almost as if the world around her paused.

Ella dug into the history of "The Corner of Quietude". She discovered that decades ago, a musician named Alaric had lost his voice and would visit the corner every night, playing his silent tunes on a violin, hoping to communicate through his music. Some believed that the corner absorbed Alaric's yearning for expression and became a place for all who sought to voice their innermost emotions.

(1) What was unique about "The Corner of Quietude" in Grayville? A. It was the oldest park in this busy city. B. It was where Alaric played music every night. C. People found their words replaced by quietness. D. It was a silent zone where no sound was allowed.
(2) Why did Ella come to the corner in the first place? A. To check the legend. B. To whisper her fears. C. To meet the musician. D. To finish her assignment.
(3) How did Ella react upon experiencing the corner's magic? A. She felt it was just another city mystery. B. She immediately believed in the legend. C. She wrote an article to clarify the truth. D. She was surprised and felt a sense of calm.
(4) What is suggested about the musician Alaric? A. He was the founder of Grayville and the corner. B. He reclaimed his voice by playing at the corner. C. He played music to disrupt the peace of the corner. D. His silent tunes contributed to the corner's mysterious sense.
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1. 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。 

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Running is often tiring and needs a lot of hard work, but nothing beats the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track. But while it's long been believed that endorphins (内啡肽)-chemicals in the body that cause happiness- are behind the so-called "runner's high", a study suggested that there may be more to this phenomenon than we previously knew. According to a recent study published by a group. of scientists from several German universities, a group of chemicals called endocannabinoids (内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling.

To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice.

Both mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and endocannabinoids after exercise, along with many other chemicals. After exercising on running wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety.

But after being given a drug to block their endorphins, the mice were still happy and relaxed after running.

However, when their endocannabinoids were blocked with a different drug, their runner's high symptoms seemed to fade.

"The long-held belief of endorphins being responsible for the runner's high is false. Endorphins are effective pain relievers, but only when it comes to the pain in your body and muscles you feel after working out, "Patrick Lucas Austin wrote.

Similar studies are yet to be carried out on humans, but it's already well known that exercise is a highly effective way to get rid of stress or anxiety.

The UK's National Health Service even prescribes (开药方) exercise for patients who are suffering from depression. "Being depressed can leave you feeling low in energy, which might put you off being more active.

Regular exercise can boost your mood if you have depression, and it's especially useful for people with mild to moderate (中等的) depression. " it wrote on its website.

It seems like nothing can beat that feeling we get after a good workout, even if we don't fully understand where it comes from. At least if we're feeling down, we know that all we have to do is put on our running shoes.

(1) What did scientists from German universities recently discover? A. Working out is a highly effective way to treat depression. B. The runner's high could be caused by endocannabinoids. C. Endorphins may contribute to one's high spirits after running. D. The level of endorphins and endocannabinoids could affect one's mood.
(2) Why were the mice given drugs in the experiment? A. To find what reduces the runner's high symptoms. B. To see the specific symptoms of the runner's high. C. To identify what is responsible for the runner's high. D. To test what influences the level of endocannabinoids released.
(3) According to the passage, what can we know about regular workout? A. It is the best way to treat depression. B. It can help ease depression symptoms. C. It only works for those with serious depression. D. It helps people completely recover from depression.
(4) What is the writer's attitude to running? A. Positive. B. Cautious. C. Ambiguous. D. Disapproving.
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3. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Some American states are making money available for high school graduates so they can learn skills to help them get technology jobs without a college degree.

One example is the northeastern state of Connecticut. It has invested $70 million to put young people and adults through short-term training programs that can lead to good paying technology jobs.

The programs are known as "non-degree skills training." They have helped people like Mohameth Seck, who left college after two years. Seck said he wanted to work in technology but the classes he was offered in a traditional college program "weren't really interesting"to him. He also said traditional college takes too long to finish.

So Seck decided to enter a one-year computer training program run by a nonprofit organization. Today, the 25-year-old teaches computer coding at a skills training center, or academy, in Stamford, Connecticut. Eck said friends who finished the program also have good jobs.

Research carried out by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce showed that people who do get a college degree earn about 84 percent more over their lifetimes. But not everyone can get into, pay for or do well in college.

David Soo leads an organization called Jobs for the Future. He said the college model that has been in place for the last 40 years does not work for everyone. And this is especially true for students who are Black, Hispanic (拉美裔美国人) or whose families do not make a lot of money. "We need to find a better way to serve those students." Soo said.

Anthony Carnevale is the leader of Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce. He said that while job training is good, it is not 100 percent correct to tell people they cannot benefit from a college degree.

One reason companies might hire college graduates is because they think they might have better communication and teamwork skills.

(1) What did Seck think of the training program? A. Boring. B. Time-consuming. C. Rewarding. D. Demanding.
(2) Which statement is Not true? A. Some students can't afford to go to college. B. Some students are incapable of getting into college. C. The programs offer more choices to lead to a good job. D. People cannot benefit from a college degree.
(3) Who will most benefit from the short-term training programs according to David Soo? A. Minority and poor families. B. Everyone in America. C. African-American students. D. College graduates.
(4) What can be improved for the short-term training programs according to the last paragraph? A. Expanding in size. B. Being given more financial support. C. Including interpersonal skills in the programs. D. Teaching how to write code or design websites.
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