1、People around us ______ affect our thoughts and behaviors.
A. must B. can
C. should D. would
2、It’s generally believed that the popular South Korean drama Man From the Stars is ________ in creative storylines as in pretty faces and fashion.
A. such a successful example
B. so successful an example
C. as a successful example
D. as successful an example
3、---I was wondering whether perhaps you could remember the name of the place.
---I’m afraid that________ me for the moment.
A.reminds
B.puzzles
C.disturbs
D.escapes
4、The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see ________ the next year.
A.carried on B.carried out C.carried off D.carried over
5、Many people believe cloning is________nature but I think it is a way of helping nature.
A.beneath
B.far from
C.ahead of
D.against
6、Progress so far has been very good. , we are sure that the project will be
completed on time.
A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Besides
7、The thought took root in Europe long before people realized ______ diverse language could be.
A.how B.that C.what D.where
8、The new law states that people _______drive after drinking alcohol.
A.wouldn’t
B.needn’t
C.won’t
D.mustn’t
9、The national park has a large collection of wildlife, ________ from butterflies to elephants.
A. to range B. range
C. ranging D. ranged
10、It seems late to say anything. We probably ______ it if we had made an offer sooner.
A. would have got B. would get
C. had got D. got
11、People may think that dinosaurs were big, green with hard skin covering their bodies. But in fact, it seems that dinosaurs appeared very different from________ we think.
A.which
B.that
C.who
D.what
12、Studying hard is, of course, important, but enough res is no doubt ______ or even more important.
A.largely B.merely C.equally D.partly
13、In Britain today women ________ 44% of the workers and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.
A.go up B.bring up C.hold up D.make up
14、______________ the right kind of training, these teenage soccer players may one day grow into the international stars.
A.Giving
B.Having given
C.To give
D.Given
15、The most unforgettable moment for me was _____ I graduated from high school.
A. when B. where C. how D. why
16、— You speak very good French!
—Thanks. I________ French in Nankai University for four years.
A.studied
B.study
C.was studying
D.had studied
17、—Why do you care about him so much?
—You _______ him when he first came out — it was so sad.
A.would have seen B.should have seen C.might have seen D.could have seen
18、 I ______ to reach the manager for the last two hours but the line is always busy.
A. tried B. have tried C. had tried D. have been trying
19、Soon after getting off his horse, the captain appeared at the second-floor windows, ______ he could see nothing but trees.
A. where B. from where
C. which D. from which
20、Resources and investment are heavily concentrated in big cities, contributing to the population __________ and the dilemma of young people.
A. exposure B. exploration C. expectation D. explosion
21、 For those who want to make their schedule available for a visit, Fashion United has selected various fashion exhibitions.
Zandra Rhodes: Fifty Years of Fabulous
The exhibition of fashion designer Zandra Rhodes in London is worth your time. In total, there are 100 styles and 50 fabric(布料)samples to admire. The exhibition can be visited until April 16, 2021, in the Fashion and Textile Museum in London.
Pricing: $10
Marche et Demarche: A History of the Chanssure
The Musee des Arts Decoratifs has been focused on shoes since this fall. The exhibition centers on different kinds of shoes, from the Middle Ages to the present day and from the West to non-European cultures. More than five hundred objects are on display. The exhibition can be visited until April 23, 2021, at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.
Pricing: $25
Thierry Mugler: Couturissime
Thierry Mugler is a successful fashion designer from France. The exhibition "Thierry Mugler: Couturissime” is now visiting Europe for the first time with the opening in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. The multimedia approach of the exhibition deserves a special mention. The exhibition can be visited until May 8,2021, in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam.
Pricing: Free
Bags: Imide Oat
The new exhibition of the Victoria & Albeit Museum looks at the function, status and skills behind a bag. More than 300 objects are used to illustrate the theme. Bags from the royal family, celebrities and well-known fashion houses are given a place in the show. The exhibition can be visited until May 25.2021, at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Pricing: $30
【1】On which day can visitors go to the exhibition of fashion designer Zandra Rhodes in 2021?
A.April 12.
B.April 23.
C.May 8.
D.May 25.
【2】What can visitors do at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs?
A.Enjoy Zandra Rhodes, designs.
B.View shoes in different periods.
C.Watch videos about Thierry Mugler.
D.Enjoy a variety of bags from different people.
【3】Which museum should visitors go to if they are interested in bags?
A.The Fashion and Textile Museum.
B.The Musee des Arts Decoratifs.
C.The Kunsthal in Rotterdam.
D.The Victoria & Albert Museum.
22、Did you throw together the stuff you had on hand and amazedly found it good? Here’re some foods that never would have happened if someone hadn’t created them by mistake.
ICE CREAM CONE
Before the ice-cream cone (蛋卷筒), people ate ice-cream out of dishes. This changed in 1904. A vendor (摊贩) ran out of dishes to serve ice-cream. Luckily, another vendor was selling waffle (华夫饼). The quick-thinking vendor rolled his waffle into a cone. The ice-cream vendor filled it with ice-cream for his customers, who were deeply impressed by its flavor and got a second treat when they realized they could eat the cone with ice-cream.
POTATO CHIPS
It is the result of a complaint. In 1853, a man ordered fried potatoes at a restaurant. He sent them back to the kitchen because they weren’t crispy (松脆的) enough. The chef was so angry that he sliced the potatoes extremely thin, put lots of salt, and fried them Then they became a specialty.
TOFU
Tofu is made by fresh soya milk, and was accidentally invented in China 2,000 years ago, when a cook added seaweed to soya milk. Tofu is a great example of how messing up a recipe can create something unexpectedly good.
CHEESE PUFF
One day, an employee working in a company making animal feed watched workers pouring cornmeal (玉米粉) into the machine. It came out of the machine in ribbons. He took some of the ribbons home, added oil and flavors to them, and voila! Cheese puffs!
【1】Why did ice-cream customers want a second treat?
A.Because of the lack of dishes.
B.Because of the portability of the cone.
C.Because of the half price of two snacks.
D.Because of the taste of the combination.
【2】What can we know from this text?
A.Tofu is a surprising outcome of a mistake.
B.Potato chips were criticized for excessive salt.
C.Ice-cream was served with waffle before 1904.
D.Cheese puff was invented by a snack company.
【3】What do the listed foods have in common?
A.They were created by accident.
B.They are western popular snacks.
C.They were developed in the kitchen.
D.They were invented for pleasant flavor.
23、The first thing my wife, Peg, said when I retired was “Good news! Now you’ll have time to clean the garage!” Not exactly good news-it was the one task I’d been putting off. Inside the garage had been gaps so big you could see all the way down to the ground and all the junk that had piled up since I’d started my job.
I’d earned a job as a news director, a position where I could use my skills. I threw my whole into it and put aside all the family trifles. I’d even worked my way up to head of the office. And after 30 years’ service, I knew it was time to retire. But after decades of long hours and strict deadlines, now what?
This dusty garage didn’t seem like much compared to the marble halls of the office building. Sure, I would have more time to spend with my family, but I worried I’d lose the sense of purpose and identity I had felt in my job.
I picked my way past coolers, snow shovels and folded canvas. Here I was puttering (磨蹭), of all things. I pulled on work gloves, then removed a box of motor oil out of the way, intending to empty some shelves when my hand hit something hard. What could that be?
“Just a dusty tin of seeds.” I sighed. “Huh, maybe older than me.”
I grabbed a plastic tray and pushed them into the soil. “What are my chances?” I asked an experienced gardener. “Not very good,” he said. I told Peg with a sigh, wanting to get rid of the tray, but something made me hesitate.
One morning, a sprig of green accidentally came into my view. Was it just grass? A weed? Or could it be...? I found myself checking first thing every morning, until one day I saw leaves unfurled. I proudly showed off the broad, healthy leaves to Peg and our grandchildren. “I just feel it even something this old can still come up. Pretty cool, right? Just like your papal!”
【1】Why did the author put off cleaning the garage?
A.The garage was not in use.
B.He was lazy with cleaning.
C.The garage was full of wastes.
D.He was occupied in his work.
【2】How did the author feel about his retirement at first?
A.He felt a sense of loss.
B.He was worried about housework.
C.He felt freed from burdens.
D.He was hopeful about the future life.
【3】What does the underlined word “something” in paragraph 6 mean?
A.The experience of planting seeds.
B.The ability to take care of the seeds.
C.The words from the gardener about chances.
D.The expectation for the coming up of the seeds.
24、
London Zoo Set in the heart of Regents Park, London Zoo provides a great day out with a family friendly atmosphere. It has been entertaining visitors of all ages with a collection of over 80, 000 animals as well as some fantastic shows and interactive experiences for over 150 years. From the classic penguin feeding time to the insightful talks held in an authentic living rainforest there really is something for everyone to enjoy. There are fun and games in the kid’s zone including a range of special exhibits designed to be as informative as they are exciting. Children are free to explore a treetop village, a secret underground world and the “Touch Zone” which provides a safe environment for them to interact with all of their favourite creatures. There is so much to do at London Zoo you may struggle to fit it all into one day! Your ticket includes priority entry access at no extra cost giving you more time to see one of the city’s premier attractions. |
Important Information * Disabled Access: Wheelchair access is available throughout the park; however, as the Zoo contains a lot of listed buildings some have minor restrictions. * Parking space subject to (取决于) availability. Only valid in conjunction with a paid for Zoo entry ticket. * Last admission is one hour before closing time. * Some animal exhibits may close up to 30 minutes before closing time. |
【1】According to the advertisement, London Zoo ________.
A.provides an ideal place for families to hold talks in an rainforest
B.combines entertainment and interactive experiences with creatures
C.offers unlimited access to premier attractions with a little more charge
D.caters to the curiosity of children with guided exploration and interactions
【2】It can be learned from the passage that ________.
A.visitors will be admitted to the zoo at their convenience
B.drivers shall get parking space with a paid entry ticket
C.late comers may miss some of the animal exhibits
D.wheelchair users can have access to any building
25、A relative invited me to come and live in his house. With complete _________ in his promises, I loaded all my worldly possessions onto a ship _________ India in November 2001. Everything had gone _________ in the run-up (准备阶段) to the trip. I was confident that this _________ was the next big step I had to take.
When I arrived, he said, “Things have _________. There is no place here for you.”
I was stunned. I was so _________ that I couldn’t speak. Like a frozen statue, I stood perched on the edge of the vast _________, not sure of what to do. The anger _________. I could not go back to England as all my worldly possessions were on their way to India.
In order to live, I submitted articles to magazines in India and, occasionally, they _________ me for them.
Those years of __________ left a permanent impression. I was searching for an appropriate place to __________, but only later did I realize that the movement itself was meant for my __________ development. If I had only stayed in his house, I would never have learned many valuable lessons. One such lesson was that through __________ and commitment to one’s ideals in life, any adverse situation can be __________. I am writing this story from my __________ in India.
【1】
A.agreement
B.interest
C.faith
D.curiosity
【2】
A.ready for
B.bound for
C.relevant to
D.accessible to
【3】
A.secretly
B.constantly
C.frequently
D.smoothly
【4】
A.adventure
B.advantage
C.choice
D.application
【5】
A.improved
B.failed
C.ended
D.changed
【6】
A.touched
B.frightened
C.excited
D.shocked
【7】
A.impossible
B.opposite
C.unknown
D.unlimited
【8】
A.surfaced
B.disappeared
C.passed
D.melted
【9】
A.blamed
B.charged
C.paid
D.thanked
【10】
A.exploring
B.wandering
C.frustration
D.contribution
【11】
A.settle
B.decorate
C.restore
D.visit
【12】
A.logical
B.physical
C.spiritual
D.material
【13】
A.expectation
B.perseverance
C.imagination
D.experience
【14】
A.saved
B.affected
C.hidden
D.overcome
【15】
A.office
B.hotel
C.home
D.company
26、2020年五四青年节之际,Bilibili发布视频《后浪》,中国著名演员何冰登台演讲,认可、赞美与寄语当今年轻一代。该视频令“后浪”这个词迅速走红。假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 Kitty在学中文,她发来邮件向你请教热词“后浪”,请回复予以解释。内容包括:
1. 这个词的来源;2. 你的感想。
参考词汇:buzzword热词 back wave后浪
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Kitty,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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