1、A serious study of physics is impossible ________ some knowledge of mathematics.
A. against B. before
C. beyond D. without
2、---You seem busy these days.
---Yes.I’m writing a story.You know, it’s really not easy to write _______ with attractive plots.
A.this
B.one
C.it
D.that
3、There is no harm _______more about the precious traditional Chinese culture. _______, it is our cultural heritage.
A.to know; Above all
B.to know; First of all
C.knowing; In all
D.knowing; After all
4、There is no need_____and it’s no use_____there too early.
A.to rush;arriving B.to worry;to arrive
C.worrying;arriving D.to rush;to arrive
5、---Do you have any plan for this coming weekend?
---Sure, we _____ on the beach of Hawaii then.
A.lie B.will lie C.are lying D.will be lying
6、DINK is a family pattern, ______ many young couples are trying to follow nowadays.
A.that B.one that C.by which D.the one why
7、---Are you going to Lily`s birthday party tonight?
----____________! She is my best friend.
A. Sounds great B.I will go
C. You bet D. It is my pleasure
8、We all ___________ some extent remember the good times and forget the bad.
A.in B.on C.to D.from
9、It is requested that no one ________ told of the finial decision before everything settles down.
A.be
B.will be
C.was
D.would be
10、_____ Eric likes most about Shanghai is probably its wide variety of food.
A.That B.Where C.Which D.What
11、—The Smiths have invited us to join their picnic and I decide to give them a present.
—________ ! What’s it?
A. You don’t say B. With pleasure
C. Not likely D. I beg to differ
12、After reading the article, the editor(编辑) _______ that it was well written.
A.teased B.quarrelled C.remarked D.advocated
13、—Peter has bought another new phone again in this month?
—It’s just ________ of him to lose interest and waste money.
A. typical B. wise
C. considerate D. generous
14、 With proper measures, the economy in China is beginning to ______ again.
A. break up B. hold on C. pick up D. take on
15、On February 11, 2007, Drew Gilpin Faust was ________ as the first female president of Harvard University in 371 years.
A. appointed B. appealed C. attached D. transferred
16、Why not try your luck in the library? That’s ________ the American classical books are kept.
A. how B. why C. when D. where
17、My elder brother has been working hard in the hope of earning enough money to ________ his own company one day.
A.quit
B.target
C.establish
D.represent
18、Body language can a lot about your mood, so standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.
A.take away
B.throw away
C.put away
D.give away
19、Many young people in this village________to find a job in big cities so far.
A.will go
B.went
C.go
D.have gone
20、Had it not been for the fact that about 30 pupils __________ in the state of Connecticut
a fortnight ago, their parents ___________ in deep sorrow now.
A. had been killed, wouldn’t be
B. were killed, couldn’t be
C. would have been killed, mightn’t be
D. should be killed, wouldn’t be
21、 Farmer Ed Rawlings smiles as he looks at his orange trees. The young oranges are growing well in Florida’s weather. Warm sunshine and gentle rains, along with Ed Rawlings’ expert care , will produce a good crop of oranges this year.
But Ed has to fight against Florida’s changeable winter weather. In January and February, temperatures can destroy Ed’s entire orange crops. Having farmed in Florida for the past 35 years, Ed Rawlings is prepared for the frosts(霜). When temperatures drop below freezing, Ed tries to save his crop by watering his orange trees. The water freezes and forms a thin layer of ice on the trees. Strange as it may sound, this thin layer of ice actually keeps the fruit warm.
What happens is simple. When the trees are watered, the water loses heat and becomes ice. The warmth of the heat it loses is sucked in by the fruit and keeps its temperature at a safe level. Ed Rawlings has effectively used this method to save many orange crops.
But Ed still faces some difficulties. The trees should be watered at the exact moment the temperature drops to the freezing point. Also just the right quantity of water must be used. Too much water can form a thick layer of ice that will break the trees’ branches. Another difficulty is that wind blows away the heat. So Ed has to worry about not only when but also how often his trees should be watered, and how much water should be used.
Computer technology may help Ed Rawlings with some of these worries. With equipment, air and soil temperatures and wind speed can be measured. The information is fed into a computer which can tell when temperatures drop to freezing. The computer can correctly decide the quantity of water to be used and how frequently the trees should be watered. Ed Rawlings will find looking after his orange trees a lot easier with the help of a computer, and we’ll all have the benefits(or advantages) of computer – age oranges.
【1】The passage is mainly about .
A.a farmer’s expert care for his orange trees
B.the different uses of computers
C.growing oranges in Florida’s changeable weather
D.different ways of frost protection
【2】In the writer’s eyes, computers .
A.are too expensive for small farmers
B.can be a valuable tool for the farmer
C.can be used to help oranges grow bigger
D.cannot take the place of the farmer’s experience and judgment
【3】Which of the following is NOT NECESSARY for Ed Rawlings to do?
A.He should water the orange trees as soon as the temperature drops to the freezing point.
B.He should decide the quantity of water for the orange trees.
C.He has to water the orange trees more often in January and February.
D.He has to judge how often he should water the orange trees.
22、This spring, Facebook revealed that it’s developing a version of Instagram for children under 13 years old that gives kids the chance to connect with friends and family without seeing ads or being targeted by child predators(奴役儿童者).
But as any caregiver or parent knows, screens are addictive. Many adults can’t tear themselves away from their smartphones, computers, and televisions. And children are even less prepared to resist the lure. As is reported, kids between the ages of 8 and 12 already spend 1,200 hours a year in front of screens. What’s more, child-protection advocates also worry that Facebook, which owns Instagram, won’t be able to adequately protect young users’ privacy or stop them from cyberbullying.
Erin Wilkey Oh, content director at the nonprofit Common Sense Media, says, “Social media could benefit younger kids if it’s done thoughtfully. But Facebook’s track record shows the company may not really do what it promises. Plus, there are already ways for children to connect with family and friends online. Do they really need another app to make them spend more time on their devices?”
The relationship between kids and social media is more complicated than it seems. A 2020 survey conducted by Common Sense Media found that even though social media use was linked to depression and anxiety, many teens also saw social media as a way to access critical information about their mental and physical health and connect with their peers.
Despite the outcry(强烈抗议), Facebook doesn’t seem to slow its plans to roll out the app. So parents can minimize the potentially negative impacts. Parents can create a set of rules that details how much screen time kids are allowed each week and what they can watch. It’s not perfect, but it can help families balance screen time with exercise, and real-life social interactions that are vital to children’s well-being.
【1】What does the underlined word “lure” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Suffering.
B.Connection.
C.Attraction.
D.Devotion.
【2】What can we infer from Erin Wilkey Oh’s words?
A.Social media do good to little kids.
B.Apps intended for kids are necessary.
C.Facebook often breaks its promise.
D.Facebook doesn’t have to develop its new app.
【3】Which statement is right according to the 2020 survey?
A.Social media do harm to children.
B.Many kids benefit from social media in some way.
C.Children shouldn’t have access to social media.
D.More surveys should be done on social media.
【4】What are parents advised to do in the last paragraph?
A.Keep their kids off Facebook.
B.Show their kids real social skills.
C.Stress negative influences online.
D.Weigh their kids’ workout against online time.
23、I was at the chemist collecting my daughter's medication and she asked me to go into the shop next door to get some energy drinks for her.She was about to travel on a train and she tires easily.The shop did not have what she wanted so I went to the garage near my home.As I came out of the garage I could see Margaret across the busy road. I thought to myself she-d just got off the bus and was on her way to her daughter's house which is next door to me.I thought I’d give her a lift to her daughter's house.
Then from across the busy road I could see the elderly lady I thought was Margaret going in a different direction down a different side street.I was surprised because I was really sure it was Margaret.In fact,I was so sure that I took the trouble of waiting to drive across the busy road to go to Margaret.
By the time I caught up with the elderly lady she was at the bottom of a dead end and looked confused as she didn't recognize where she was.It was indeed Margaret.Though I have spoken to her before and given her a lift,she needed reminded of who I was.Margaret got in my car.
We arrived at her daughter's house,it seemed in darkness and I didn’t think Julie was in.I told Margaret to go and check.I had to take Lauren to the train station.If Julie wasn’t at home I’d bring Margaret back to her own house.I went to my house and Lauren got in the car,then I saw Julie with Margaret.
Margaret thought I was kind to her today.Truth is though that her thankful words will stay with me for a long time.I'm so happy too that the first shop I went to didn't have what Lauren wanted otherwise I' d never have got this beautiful compliment or more importantly, to help Margaret.
【1】What was the author doing when she saw Margaret?
A. Collecting medication. B. Buying energy drinks.
C. Driving on the street. D. Going to the garage.
【2】What do you know about Margaret?
A. She tried to avoid meeting the author on her way.
B. She got lost on the way to her daughter's home.
C. She took a new way to her daughter's home.
D. She recognized the author at first sight.
【3】Which can replace the underlined word “compliment” in the last paragraph?
A. excitement. B. apology.
C. praise. D. reward.
24、★Help Wanted
PAINTER Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history.
SECRETARY Part time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills. Some weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply (申请) at East Side Management, 500 Park Drive, Dewitt, NY. 13214.
★Help wanted
VET ASSISTENT Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY 13224. After 4 p.m. only please.
NURSES' ASSISTANTS
Fulltime and part time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R.N. at 543 7618.
★Help Wanted
COOK NEEDED
Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817.
SALESPERSON
Experienced. Must have some knowledge of men's clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturdays. Send resume(简历) to: Martin Apparel, 237 Rockledge St., Syracuse, NY. 13224.
★Help Wanted
TEACHER Small private school needs English and maths teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8th St. NY. 13214.
HOTEL needs part time FRONT DESK CLERK No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/hr.
Call: Mr. Jones 357-2897.
【1】If you want to get a job as a maths teacher, send your resume to ____ .
A.237 Rockledge St.,Syracuse, NY.13224
B.404 Snow Road Syracuse, NY. 13224,
C.500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214
D.19 South 8th St. NY. 13214
【2】If you dislike working on Sundays, being a ______ should be your best choice.
A.cook
B.secretary
C.salesperson
D.vet assistant
【3】If you want to get a job at _________ , you must have office skills.
A.Martin Apparel
B.East Side Management
C.Wales Charter School
D.Johnson Marks Animal Hospital
25、Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree in English literature had not really ________ me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that until I ________ about the Lighthouse Project.
I knew being a volunteer in the project would be a lot of hard work, and I would be away from my family and friends. ________, I did not make my decision to apply for it. Neither did my family agree.
Eventually, however, I won the ________ of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for application. After ________ interviews, I managed to stand out among the candidates and ________ the test alone. I would be going to a small village in Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find it.
After completing my training, I was sent to the small village. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their food, homes, and even ________ as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I ________ in that same schoolhouse. But sometimes I think I learned more from my students than they did from me.
Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so ________ to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever, and I returned to my city a(n) ________ man.
【1】
A.prepared
B.stopped
C.pushed
D.forced
【2】
A.talked
B.asked
C.cared
D.learned
【3】
A.However
B.Therefore
C.Otherwise
D.Instead
【4】
A.trust
B.praise
C.support
D.respect
【5】
A.countless
B.hopeless
C.careless
D.aimless
【6】
A.miss
B.survive
C.choose
D.doubt
【7】
A.hearts
B.wishes
C.dreams
D.chances
【8】
A.lived
B.studied
C.taught
D.settled
【9】
A.strange
B.familiar
C.meaningful
D.reasonable
【10】
A.ordinary
B.energetic
C.ambitious
D.different
26、假如你是李华,加拿大籍教师Smith于一年前来到你班上任教英语。在他的帮助下,你的英语学习有了很大进步。现在他工作结束,即将离任回国。请你写一封电子邮件对他的工作表示感谢,并预祝他旅途愉快。
要求:邮件内容需含以下要点:
1.过去学习英语困难(英语单词记不住;害怕开口说英语等)
2.Smith老师建议 (课余多读英语杂志书籍, 多听英文歌曲;多用英语交流等)
3.现在学习情况(对英语很感兴趣;口语交际能力也得到了提高)
注意:1. 根据以上内容写一篇短文,不要逐句翻译,
2. 词数100左右。
Dear Mr. Smith,
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