1、A student activist at the time, toyed with communism, rebelling against Germany’s postwar elites which, as he put it,“still ______ of the Nazis”—only to become part of the country’s cultural mainstream.
A.echoed B.tempted C.assembled D.stank
2、________leaves the room last ought to turn off the lights.
A. Anyone B. The person C. Whoever D. Who
3、---I wonder if I could use your mobile phone.
---No problem._________ .
A.Good idea
B.You’ve got it
C.It is your turn
D.Go ahead
4、 No one knows for certain how the first Americans arrived in _____ is now the United States.
A. which B. what
C. where D. why
5、The rain yesterday was heavy and ______ the roads were flooded.
A. however B. otherwise
C. therefore D. consequently
6、The detective didn’t regret that to the local villagers, but wished he hadn’t been that rude.
A. to say B. to have said
C. saying D. having been said
7、选出与划线词汇意思相近的词。
She is scheduled to complete her study and graduate this year.
A.is aimed to B.is arranged to C.is due to D.is managed to
8、—It's so convenient to use cell phones to pay the subway fare.
—Yes. _________ thought of the idea is really brilliant.
A. Wherever B. Whenever
C. Whatever D. Whoever
9、The Changjiang River is more than six thousand kilometers _________.
A.high
B.long
C.strong
D.small
10、Parents should ________ some time every week to hang out with their children and have a proper conversation.
A.leave out
B.set aside
C.give away
D.break out
11、— What should we avoid when we work out in summer?
— ______ when the temperature is over 32℃.
A. To run B. Running C. Having run D. To have run
12、It’s the gap year before going to university students can make friends and work on meaningful projects may help them understand college life better.
A. when; that B. which; that
C. when; which D. where; which
13、The coldness and ________ in her voice took me ________ surprise.
A.distance;by
B.distant;in
C.distant;on
D.distance,in
14、I don’t know the reason_______they are in favour of keeping animals in the zoo.
A.why
B.where
C.that
D.which
15、The farm has been transformed into a school for one class of difficult students. And it's the job of one man ________these students something in two weeks.
A.to teach
B.teaching
C.teach
D.to teaching
16、Unless ________ to speak, most college students here prefer remaining silent in class.
A.having invited
B.inviting
C.invited
D.being invited
17、----I drove my car at a speed of 150 kilos an hour this afternoon. It was great fun!
----Did you go crazy? You ______________yourself.
A. might kill B. could have killed
C. could kill D. must have killed
18、The factory ______we'll visit next week is not far from here.
A.where B.to which C.which D.in which
19、________ hard you try,it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.
A.Whichever B.Whatever C.However D.Whoever
20、Only when all of us join efforts to ________ pollution at all levels can we expect to have a better environment.
A.evaluate
B.eliminate
C.encounter
D.perpetuate
21、 This is the opening of a short story in a town in the United States by Alison Randall …
When Frank and I stepped through the post office doors, there was a crowd gathered, looking at the new device on the wall with amazement like a crowd of wide-mouthed frogs. I had to get closer, and that was where being a girl that’s skinnier than a wire fence came in handy. Fortunately, Frank, my twin of eleven years, was just the same.
“Come on.” I said, grabbing his hand, and we slid through the cracks between people until we spilled out in front.
Finally I got a good look. It was fixed to the plaster (石灰板) next to the postmaster’s window, the place of honour usually reserved for the Wanted posters. Beady-eyed Zedekiah Smith, the bank robber, still hung there, but even he had been pushed aside for something more important.
A telephone. The first one in town.
“How’s it work?” Noah Crawford called out. Noah’s the best fix-it man around, and I could tell he was dying to get his fingers on those shiny buttons.
“Don’t rightly know,” answer the postmaster, and he pulled hard at his beard as if it might tell him. “I do know the sound of your voice moves along wires strung on poles. It’s sort of like the telegraph, only you hear words instead of dots and dashes.”
“Ah,” the crowd whispered, and I felt my own mouth move along.
I gazed at the shiny wood box and something happened inside me. Something — I can only guess — that might be like falling in love. The thought of talking into that box — of making my voice sail through wires in the sky — it took over my brain. I couldn’t get it out.
“Frank,” I whispered to my twin. “I have to use that telephone.”
Five minutes later, Frank dragged me to Main Street, toward home. “Liza -” he began, but I cut him off. We two thought so much alike, I had Frank’s questions answered before he even asked.
【1】People crowded in the post office because ______.
A.a new poster grabbed their attention
B.the postmaster was delivering a speech
C.they were curious about the telephone
D.there was a wanted bank robber captured
【2】Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A.Many people stared at the new device in open-mouthed amazement.
B.The slight-figured twins managed to push to the front of the crowd.
C.Even the best fix-it man in the town got no idea about the new device.
D.The postmaster didn’t know anything about how the telephone worked.
【3】By “… it took over my brain. I couldn’t get it out.”, we get a clear picture of the girl’s ______.
A.eagerness to use the telephone
B.fascination for the wood box
C.puzzlement over the strange sound
D.determination to fly in the sky
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A.The twins’ frustrating experiences in the town.
B.A special assembly called in the local post office.
C.People’s reaction to the arrival of the first telephone.
D.A great celebration of the start of telephone service.
22、The Best American Cities for Live Music (Besides Nashville)
Nashville isn't the only city in the country with an amazing live -music site. Read on to discover other hot spots that should top your live -music bucket list.
Austin, Texas
With an official motto of "Live Music Capital of the World," it is easy to find more than 100 spots showcasing a wide variety of free live music performances. So make your way to Texas. Hang your cowboy hat and check out The Parish, The Elephant Room,etc. for a truly unforgettable Austin experience.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Prince, Bob Dylan, Lizzo and Husker Du are just some of the great musicians who have called Minnesota their home. One of Prince' s favorite clubs to visit was the Dakota Jazz Club. If your budget is tight, you'll be happy to know that Minneapolis is one of 11 affordable U. S. cities to add to your bucket list.
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park has seen a major musical rebirth over the last decade. The Stone Pony has been one of the most popular rock sites in the world since opening its doors in 1974, with Jon Bon Jovi helping to put i ton the map.
Raleigh, North Carolina
With more than 80 live music spots, Raleigh is sure to satisfy any musical desire you have. If dinner and a show is your style, the Irregardless Cafe has been hosting live jazz, not to mention fresh-from-the- farm meals- nightly since 1975. But before you book your ticket, learn how to say“Raleigh" like a local.
【1】What can we learn about Nashville?
A.It is the live music capital of the world.
B.It is a music city Americans are not quite into.
C.It is a very popular tourist attraction of music.
D.It is called the home by many great musicians.
【2】Which city would you choose if you are short of money?
A.Austin, Texas. B.Minneapolis, Minnesota.
C.Asbury Park, New Jersey. D.Raleigh, North Carolina.
【3】Which spot highlights itself with good music and great food?
A.The Elephant Room. B.The Dakota Jazz Club.
C.Asbury Park. D.The Irregardless Cafe.
23、What is body surfing?
Bodysurfing is related to riding on a wave with no help from aid tools such as a surfboard. That’s why it is called the “purest” form of surfing. In fact, it is one of very few extreme sports—free climbing and cliff diving are. others—that can be practiced using nothing but the human body.
How do you do it?
To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and, as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. You must try to travel at the same speed as the wave and, if you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.
What do you need?
It is more enjoyable and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to speed up along the wave. If you are lucky enough to be surfing in warm water, make sure you have your boardshorts at the ready.
Unofficial world championship
Bodysurfing is not a professional sport, but in Hawaii there is such a festival called the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic each year. Local bodysurfers compete against athletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan or France. Famous bodyboarder Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history, has also competed.
【1】How does a bodysurfer surf while in the sea?
A.Only using the human body. B.Only relying on a surfboard.
C.Only following a wave. D.Only swimming along the beach.
【2】Which can make you surf faster?
A.Flippers and a wetsuit. B.A wetsuit and a handboard.
C.A handboard and boardshorts. D.A handboard and Flippers.
【3】What can we know about the Pipeline Body surfing Classic?
A.It is for local bodysurfers. B.It is held annually in Hawaii.
C.All famous bodysurfers favor it. D.Mike Stewart attends it every year.
24、 We've all been in a situation where we ask our friend to the restaurant for lunch and find ourselves waiting at a table alone. We look around the room, notice all the other customers dining with someone, and suddenly become insecure that we're alone. Instead of starting a conversation with someone, we rush to grab our phones and stare at the screen until we are finally rescued by our late friend.
Long gone are the days when we start a conversation with the person next to us while sitting on the subway during the morning or evening commute. However, small talk, as well as the willingness to engage in it, is very important.
When humans engage in small talk, it actually provides a feeling of happiness. Those who socially interact are likely to increase their happiness and health, while others who shy away from social interaction are reported to feel disappointed and unhealthy, according to the Huffington Post. And small talk not only keeps us feeling happy and healthy, but teaches us how to stay calm in situations that we might not normally find ourselves in. Instead of feeling anxious and nervous, starting a conversation with people you don't know helps calm the nerves and provides a feeling of inclusion. An unfamiliar event with people you don’t know suddenly becomes gratifying.
But perhaps the most important reason why everyone should learn to engage in small talk is that it teaches us how to listen and truly form relationships. By asking a stranger some questions and showing interest in them, it helps establish new relationships, whether they are personal or business-related.
You should learn how to connect with someone and identify with people you don't know. So next time you're alone in a public place, try to reach out to others and start a conversation. It’s really not that hard.
【1】What does the writer intend to describe through Paragraph 1?
A.Anxiety of being alone. B.Impatience with waiting for friends.
C.Addiction to smart phones. D.Absence of communication between strangers.
【2】How many benefits of small talk are mentioned in the passage?
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
【3】Which does the writer think most valuable for taking small talk?
A.Developing new relationships. B.Avoiding negative emotions.
C.Having more people to turn to. D.Learning some social skills.
【4】Which word can replace the underlined one in Paragraph 4?
A.Typical. B.Peaceful. C.Enjoyable. D.Instructive.
【5】Which might be the best title?
A.Let's Start Small Talk. B.How to Make Friends.
C.Drive Away Shyness. D.How to Start Small Talk.
25、An English man is being praised for his act of kindness. He _________ an expensive bike for £ 80 only so he could return it to its _________ owner.
26-year-old Burke was about to leave the _________ after finishing his routine physical exercises when he was _________ by three men asking if he wanted to buy a bike. Burke was immediately _________ about its origin since they were trying to sell the £ 1,350 bike for £ 80. Apart from that, he _________ there was a bike lock still _________ to the rear wheel(后轮).
After Burke got the bike, he posted a photo of it on social media to _________ its owner. Within hours, Burke _________ a call from the bike’s owner, whose house had been burgle(遭入室行窃). The man’s __________ for its return was beyond words. He tried to __________ the money to Burke, but Burke refused. When interviewed, Burke told __________ that he “didn’t feel right taking money from the unfortunate man.”
Burke has since been reported by social media for his “heroic” deed, although he __________ that he did not return the bike for media attention. __________, Burke was delighted to receive the online __________ to his honesty.
【1】
A.rented
B.purchase
C.sold
D.borrowed
【2】
A.original
B.careless
C.courageous
D.generous
【3】
A.office
B.gym
C.factory
D.station
【4】
A.persuaded
B.required
C.begged
D.approached
【5】
A.aware
B.confident
C.doubtful
D.nervous
【6】
A.ignored
B.noticed
C.understood
D.predicted
【7】
A.attached
B.exposed
C.compared
D.adjusted
【8】
A.consult
B.protect
C.educate
D.find
【9】
A.sent
B.received
C.gave
D.deliver
【10】
A.preference
B.love
C.thankfulness
D.enthusiasm
【11】
A.pay back
B.put in
C.get out
D.set aside
【12】
A.owners
B.audiences
C.reporters
D.bike-lovers
【13】
A.promised
B.denied
C.accepted
D.emphasized
【14】
A.Therefore
B.Otherwise
C.Meanwhile
D.However
【15】
A.welcome
B.display
C.explanation
D.discussion
26、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
If you're worried that too much “screen time ”could badly influence your child's intelligence, new research suggests you might be right. By analyzing the data gathered from over 4,500U. S. kids aged 8 to 11 between 2016 and 2017,Jeremy Walsh,a postdoctoral fellow with the CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa, found that too much “screen time” could be harming your child's intelligence.
Kids with the sharpest intellects spent less than two hours a day on their cellophanes, tablets and computers coupled with 9 to 11 hours of sleep and at least an hour of physical activity. Too much screen time could be affecting kids ability to focus, especially if they are switching between apps on a device or between different screens at the same time, Walsh suggested. “ One leading theory is that much time on screens is spent multitasking using multiple apps or devices at once,” he said. “This can interfere with a child's ability to focus and keep interest on a task. It can be damaging the building blocks for good cognition(认知).”
Sleep is important for brain development, since that's when the brain reorganizes itself and grows, Walsh added. Besides, exercise has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain and oxygenation of brain tissues, and increases the connectivity of networks in the brain. Too much screen time could lead to a“ cascade”(瀑布) effect where kids don't get enough sleep and then are less active during the day.“ You can see how this would have an impact on brain health,” Walsh said.
What should parents do? Walsh advised setting firm rules about the use of screens including how long children are using the screens, the kinds of apps they are using and how many screens they are using at once. Concerned parents also should preview games or apps before letting their child play, seek out more interactive(交互的)options that engage the child's mind, and use parental controls to block or filter content and limit screen time.
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