1、There is a discount for the cost of the 6-week English course _____ you pay in advance.
A. provided that
B. in case
C. even if
D. as though
2、Would you like to share your first impression ________ the new school uniform with us ?
A.of B.on C.to D.into
3、Learning another language is like stepping out of a door, ______I can look back and see more clearly my own language.
A.By which B.through which C.which D.on which
4、In developing countries, energy can be used wastefully by _______ has the money to use it, while poorer and less powerful go without.
A.who B.which
C.whoever D.whomever
5、Not until his father was out of prison ______ to school.
A.that John could go B.John couldn’t go
C.could John go D.John could go
6、Chinese usually set off crackers during________Spring Festivals.
A.a
B.an
C.the
D./
7、A bull is_______ pig.
A.three times weight of
B.three times the weight of
C.the three time weight of
D.three time the weight of
8、Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin __________ on Wednesday that he had bought 20 percent shares in Spanish league champions Atletico Madrid.
A. confirmed B. submitted
C. informed D. promoted
9、My family was moving to the countryside and I had to make some ________and learn to lead a different life there.
A. allowance B. accommodation
C. adjustment D. assessment
10、Jack’s father, who is British, has come to love hot pot! But there are still some dishes that he ________ not try even after many years of marriage to his Chinese mother.
A.must
B.will
C.need
D.dare
11、______ we want to get to Chicago by sunset, it means having to leave at dawn tomorrow.
A. If B. After
C. While D. Where
12、______ we’ll do is to leave a note for Mum to tell her we won’t be back till late.
A.That
B.Which
C.What
D.How
13、Though technology is used to help us, we should not allow it to take ________ our lives.
A.over
B.down
C.up
D.in
14、He was so careful that not a single mistake _________ in the test.
A.ever made him
B.he had ever made
C.did he make
D.he made
15、_______the changes we desire, we must be willing to behave in ways that promote them.
A.Create B.Creating C.Having created D.To create
16、We live day by day,but in the great things,the time of days and weeks_______so small that a day is unimportant.
A.is
B.are
C.has been
D.have been
17、________ the agreement which had been reached before the deal, the company still couldn't finish the task before the deadline.
A.Instead of
B.In case of
C.In memory of
D.In spite of
18、________ ecosystems, we must take urgent measures to protect the diversity of species.
A.Rescuing
B.To rescue
C.Rescued
D.Having rescued
19、Tom is really ______! Working with him in the same office, I don’t think I’ll get ______.
A. amusing; boring B. amusing; bored
C. amused; bored D. amused; boring
20、People doubt ______ the rising house prices will be under control.
A. that B. whether
C. what D. which
21、There are various ways in which to read body language so that you can understand how someone is feeling. Reading emotional clues(线索)is one of them.
Crying is considered to be caused by an explosion of emotion in most cultures. Oftentimes crying is considered a sign of sadness, but crying can also be an expression of happiness. Crying can also come about through laughter and humor. Thus, when judging crying, you’ll need to look for other signs to determine the meaning of the crying. Crying can also be forced in order to gain sympathy or to cheat others. This practice is known as “crocodile tears”, an expression that draws on the wrong idea that crocodiles “cry” when catching prey(猎物).
Signs of threat include v-shaped eye brows, wide eyes, and an open or down-turned mouth. In a similar way, Arm tightly crossed over the other is a common sign that the person is angry and is closing himself off to you.
When people show anxiety, they display increased facial movements, and their mouth made into a thin line. Individuals who are anxious may also play with their hands, unable keep them in one spot Anxiety can also or have nervous legs. be conveyed when people seemingly unconsciously(无意识地)tap their feet or have nervous legs.
Embarrassment can be expressed by turning the eyes or shifting them away, turnip of the head and controlled or even tense smiles. If someone looks down at the floor a lot, they are probably shy, afraid, or embarrassed. People also tend to look down when they are upset, or trying to hide something emotional. People are often thinking and feeling unpleasant emotions when they are in the process of staring at the ground.
There are also some signs of pride. People show pride by displaying a small smile, holding their head backward, and putting their hands on their hips.
【1】In what situation may one have “crocodile tears”?.
A. When he is sad. B. When he cheats others.
C. When he supports others. D. When he is angry.
【2】What might a man do when angry?
A. Shape his eye brows into a “w”. B. Sigh heavily.
C. Cross his arms tightly. D. Open his eyes wide
【3】What do we know about the emotional clues in the text.
A. Most of them show negative feelings.
B. They usually express positive emotions.
C. They can be controlled well be humans.
D. They are good for people’s health.
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to use body languages? B. How to read emotional clues?
C. What expressive emotions we have? D. What are body languages?
22、 When Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter, Abigail, learn to read, he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. That's where they met Hasina Islam, who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the library.
“You see what you started? You see that spark that you put in this child?” Jean told Hasina Islam at a StoryCorps conversation in 2016. At the time, Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27. Their friendship began when Abigail was 3. Through the years, Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with great enthusiasm. “What's cool is that Hasina has recommended a lot of books that I, at the time, thought might be a little too advanced for you," Jean told Abigail. “Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Abigail said.
Islam's own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade. She lived near the main branch of the Queens Public Library in New York City, and she went there to research Henry Hudson, an English explorer, for a school project.
"The librarian made me feel so special. She remembered my name, and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations," she said." When I was graduating from college, I thought about how I was going to make a difference in the world. And I remembered my librarian,and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library. ”
【1】When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?
A.In 2012.
B.In 2016.
C.In 2018.
D.In 2020.
【2】What do we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from the text?
A.It was Islam's favorite book.
B.It might be hard for Abigail.
C.It was a best seller at that time.
D.It was important for Abigail.
【3】How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?
A.By offering books to her.
B.By reading together with her.
C.By giving advice on books.
D.By introducing great libraries.
【4】What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A.Islam's special college life.
B.Islam's working experiences.
C.Islam's living conditions.
D.Islam's reasons for loving library.
23、After moving from a refugee camp (难民营) to a big city, 18-year-old Dhakal wanted to give back to his community.
A few years ago, while working at a restaurant, Dhakal met a homeless man. While cleaning tables, he talked with the man, and the man shared his story about how he became homeless. “One of the necessities he needed was clothes, so that is where I got the idea,” Dhakal explained.
Dhakal Collects Clothes hosted its first clothing drive in 2019. He collected everything, including socks, hats, jackets, coats and shoes. “With that project, I was able to bring so many people together and change so many lives,” said Dhakal.
For Dhakal, Dhakal Collects Clothes is just a start. In the future, he wants to own a multimillion-dollar business that focuses on giving its money away to help others. To help him meet that goal, a kind person introduced Dhakal to Cuban, a billionaire philanthropist (慈善家), who is also one of Dhakal’s heroes. Cuban, who said that he knew what it was like to struggle and want to give back, gave Dhakal a specific goal: Collect 575 coats to give away to those in need.
While Dhakal first struggled to collect coats, he used a piece of advice from Cuban to give himself: He networked with Amy, who worked at a local charity organization. In 4 days, he collected thousands of coats, much more than his initial goal.
“I never dreamed of collecting 3, 000 coats, but the people that I connected with made it possible,” Dhakal said.
“You're setting an example, Dhakal. It isn't about connections,” Cuban said. “It isn't about who you know. Effort. It's all about how hard you're willing to work to get something done.”
【1】What inspired Dhakal to start his charity project?
A.His tiring job in a restaurant.
B.The advice of a homeless man.
C.His desire to get away from poverty.
D.The experience of a poor man he met.
【2】What did Cuban do to help Dhakal?
A.Give him some useful advice.
B.Donate lots of clothes to him.
C.Share the skills in making money.
D.Persuade others to network with him.
【3】How did Dhakal feel when he collected 3, 000 coats?
A.Embarrassed.
B.Surprised.
C.Worried.
D.Proud.
【4】What contributed most to Dhakal's work according to Cuban?
A.The original goal of his project.
B.His ambitious plan for the future.
C.His hard work and determination.
D.His connections with other people.
24、Traditional Chinese culture featured noticeably in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Hangzhou Asian Games. While they stressed the solar terms, the he-he culture, meaning harmony and cooperation, was a common thread that ran through them.
Each of the 24 solar terms coincides with (与……一致) events in the natural world. The terms were put forward more than 2,000 years ago to guide not only agricultural activities, but also customs concerning food, dressing and social life. Nowadays, although Chinese people refer to more modern systems in daily life, except for in the agricultural area, they maintain a strong emotional and cultural bond with the solar terms as reminders of the wit (才智), creativity and diligence (勤奋) of their ancestors.
“I previously had no connection to Hangzhou, but now, after the closing ceremony, I think I share a special bond with this city, said Wan Li, a 22-year-old college student at Fujian Normal University. “Watching the ceremony was also a wonderful chance for me to learn about the he-he culture, in which I was uninterested before.”
Kong Xianglong, a research assistant who worked in Hangzhou on an Asian Games research program and watched the ceremonies, expressed his admiration for the show as well as the Asian Games volunteers, who he said were walking examples of the he-he culture.
“The dance performances were absolutely attractive, a perfect display of the he-he idea and a highlight of the Asian Games,” Kong told Beijing Review. “The considerate service the volunteers provided every day actually invited people to learn about the he-he culture, which moved me a lot.”
Pakistani cricketer Muhammad said he believes that the opening and closing ceremonies played an important role in bringing people from different countries together. “I saw a lot of different countries’ athletes coming together, sharing their cultures and performing. I see a huge success,” he told Xinhua News Agency.
【1】What can be learned about the solar terms?
A.They thoroughly guide modern life.
B.They belong to the past.
C.They lend to be ignored.
D.They apply to farming.
【2】How did the closing ceremony affect Wan Li?
A.It stimulated her passion for Chinese culture.
B.It strengthened her bond with the world.
C.It deepened her understanding of the Games.
D.It restored her confidence in the athletes.
【3】What role does Muhammad think the ceremonies play?
A.They bridge cultural differences.
B.They show Chinese philosophy.
C.They ensure athletes’ better performances.
D.They demonstrate the power of China.
【4】Where may the text be taken from?
A.A guidebook.
B.A news report.
C.Science fiction.
D.A textbook.
25、SECTION B (共12小题;每小题 1.5分,满分18分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
In 1919, Princess Bazzar of Luxembourg’s royal family met the royal kitchen helper Leon. Many nights, Leon went into the kitchen and made ice-cream for Bazzar. They soon fell in love. But because of their different social status, both of them burried the feelings.
Soon, Bazzar was made to accept an arranged royal marriage. For days, Leon could not see Bazzar, he was with impatience. Finally, Bazzar at the table a month later. While serving desserts, Leon the letters DOVE, which is an abbreviation of DO YOU LOVE ME with hot chocolate on Bazaar’s ice-cream. Leon that Bazzar could understand his feelings.
A few days later, Bazzar got . One year later, Leon could not the mental suffering and left the royal kitchen. Years later, he and his own family a candy store.
Many years later, Bazzar remembered that that afternoon she ate the ice-cream made by Leon, but didn’t see the letters.
Hearing this, Leon broke down in tears, and he finally understood the past misunderstandings. If that chocolate had been , those letters would never have melted, and he would not have lost his last chance. Leon decided to create a solid chocolate which can a long time.
After lots of , the chocolate Dove was finally made and each piece of chocolate was engraved with the letter “DOVE”. It’s a symbol of the love between Leon and Bazzar.
Now more and more people fall in love with this chocolate. Giving someone DOVE means sending the whisper of love: DO YOU LOVE ME?
【1】A. calling B. burning C. working D. talking
【2】A. stood up B. turned up C. stayed up D. dressed up
【3】A. wrote B. sent C. mixed D. noticed
【4】A. expected B. declared C. allowed D. promised
【5】A. sick B. angry C. married D. bored
【6】A. reduce B. stop C. repeat D. bear
【7】A. left B. visited C. ran D. found
【8】A. confusing B. interesting C. melting D. annoying
【9】A. stable B. powerful C. frozen D. solid
【10】A. stand B. spare C. take D. preserve
【11】A. breaks B. research C. pressure D. problems
【12】A. firmly B. immediately C. quickly D. luckily
26、书面表达
下面的饼状图反映了某校高中生课余活动调查结果,请根据图表信息一篇100字左右的作文。第一段已给出。
The pie chart reveals the survey result concerning the after-school activities the high school students prefer.
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