1、All around the world, we can see kids playing football to their hearts’ ______.
A.content B.pleasure C.satisfactory D.attraction
2、Helen is always the first ______ to the office.
A.comes B.coming C.who came D.to come
3、Let’s go out for lunch, _____ we?
A.will B.should C.shall D.would
4、The driver of the car was killed in the crash but both passengers _____.
A.escaped from injury B.escaped from injured
C.had a lucky escape D.was narrowly injured
5、That boy is being a real______.
A.insect B.pest C.worm D.bacterium
6、Who ________ for the US government shutdown after President Donald Trump and the US Congress failed to pass the bill to extend federal funding?
A.you suppose to blame B.do you suppose to blame
C.you suppose is to blame D.do you suppose is to blame
7、The bad weather after the earthquake _______ the difficulties in helping the homeless.
A.added up to
B.added up
C.added to
D.added in
8、A video, in which Donald Trump's granddaughter ________ ancient Chinese poetry,became popular once again on China’s social media following Trump’s residential victory.
A.was reciting B.recited C.had recited D.has recited
9、In his speech, the president dealt with latest scientific research _____ how to fight the Coronavirus-19.
A.concerning
B.concerned
C.to concern
D.to be concerned
10、Vertical farms have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need to create additional farmland, for it is estimated that by the year 2050, the world's population __________ by 30 billion and close to 80% will live in urban areas.
A. will be increasing B. will increase
C. will have increased D. has increased
11、Which one of the items are NOT included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule?
A.a tape measure B.newsreel C.an alarm clock D.a memory stick
12、 things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.
A.Take B.To take C.Taking D.Taken
13、While this urban planning sounds interesting, it is too difficult to be of ____________use.
A. practical B. official C. final D. commercial
14、In the interview, something creative should be done by graduates to ______ themselves ______ other interviewers.
A. refer; to B. name; after
C. attach; to D. distinguish; from
15、Students are encouraged to take control of their own learning, _____ just depending on the teacher.
A.rather than B.other than C.more than D.less than
16、Festivals ____ celebrate important time of year.
A.mean to B.are meant to C.are meaning to D.meant to
17、 ______ has been decided that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be put off to 2021.
A.It B.What C.As D.Which
18、It is really an honor to have had a ______ talk with the president, which I will value forever.
A.delight B.delighted C.delightful D.delighting
19、The man caught hold of the side of the lifeboat and narrowly escaped______.
A.to be drowned B.from drowning C.being drowned D.from being drowned
20、______ I’m well again, I can go on with my work.
A.Even if B.As though C.Ever after D.Now that
21、— What are you doing this Saturday?
— I’m not sure, but I go to the Rolling Stones concert
A.must B.would
C.should D.might
22、We must ________ the act of cheating ________ a fair competition system.
A.prevent; creating B.stop; creating
C.keep; from creating D.stop; to create
23、He still remembers_____ to Shanghai when he was very young.
A.taking B.being taken C.taken D.having taken
24、The new car there ______ to my sister.
A.belongs B.is belonging
C.is belonged D.was belonged
25、—Hey! I just heard that sports meeting would be called off due to the bad weather.
—Really? It doesn't look that bad to me.
—Nah! I was just ________.
A. pulling your leg B. all ears C. a wet blanket D. giving you the cold shoulder
26、 When Natalie Hampton was 12, she was a student at one of the best schools in Los Angeles. Yet she was deeply unhappy.
While in seventh and eighth grade, Natalie was bullied (欺凌) by her classmates. She was physically attacked. A classmate even held a knife up to her neck.
The worst part? The bullies turned Natalie into an outcast. She ate alone in the dining room every day. “I became afraid to go to school,” said Natalie in a recent interview. “I felt worthless.”
In 2014, Natalie began ninth grade at a new school with a “kind student body.” Still, she never forgot how terrible the bullies made her feel. For that reason, whenever she saw kids eating by themselves, she would invite them over.
“Being included has made a difference in their lives,” said Natalie, now 16. This experience encouraged her to create an app (应用程序), Sit With Us, which was started in September 2016.
Sit With Us is a lunch-planning app that helps students who feel alone find a group to hang out with. Kids can also help end bullying and invite others to their lunch table. This way, anyone who doesn’t have friends to sit with can find a friendly table to join.
“The Sit With Us app should help lessen fears of lonely kids,” wrote author Susan Newman. “It’s always good to have a support (支持) team at the lunch table.”
What is Natalie’s hope for Sit With Us? “To reach as many kids as possible,” she said, adding that the app is already being used by kids in Australia and Europe.
Natalie was recently awarded (授予) President George H. W. Bush’s Points of Light Award for her invention. The award honors those who help change and improve the world.
【1】What troubled Natalie when she was 12?
A.She had to go to a new school.
B.She was hurt by her classmates.
C.She found it hard to be friendly to others.
D.She failed to help those who were bullied.
【2】The underlined word “outcast” in Paragraph 3 refers to a person ________.
A.who is not useful B.who dislikes food
C.who bullies others D.who is not accepted
【3】How does Sit With Us help kids?
A.By talking with them. B.By introducing programs.
C.By serving lunch to them. D.By supporting them at lunch.
【4】What’s Natalie’s hope for the future?
A.Encourage more kids to use Sit With Us.
B.Invite more kids to her lunch table.
C.Invent other apps like Sit With Us.
D.Win more national awards.
27、One is not born able to speak a language. One is born able to make a noise. I have heard babies cry in America and in China. I can’t tell any difference. But when I hear someone from America speak English and hear someone speak Chinese, I can tell you there are a lot of differences.
I believe a common(普遍的) problem with Chinese students’ learning English is that they were not taught to think in English. They have an idea spoken in English and want to translate the idea into Chinese, then they think in Chinese of the proper reply and translate it into English. After a long period of speaking the language, one begins to think in the foreign language naturally. You will learn faster if you begin to think in English at the very beginning of your study. Many students ask me: What can I do to improve my spoken English?
My reply is: The more English you speak, the better English you will speak. There are many things you can do to improve your spoken English. Of course, the best way is to live where English is spoken as a language of the country.
【1】The cries of American and Chinese babies are _______.
A.different B.the same
C.not like each other D.like each other
【2】The underlined sentence (in Paragraph 2) means that______.
A.some teachers didn’t teach students to think in English
B.teachers never gave the students the way of learning English
C.students didn’t remember the way teachers taught them
D.teachers didn’t want their students to think in English
【3】The underlined word “they” (in Paragraph 2) refers to “_____”.
A.Chinese students B.English students
C.Chinese teachers D.English teachers
【4】According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?
A.You must think in English all the time.
B.You should always translate English into Chinese.
C.After speaking English for a long time, you may probably think in English naturally(自然地).
D.The best way of learning English is to live in America.
28、History Fair Competition
Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!
This Year’s Theme
All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.
Individuals or groups may enter one of the follow ing categories:
• Performance
• Documentary (纪实作品)
• Essay Writing
Category Requirements
Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.
Doc umentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.
Essay Writing : An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 w ords. No illustrations ( 图解)are allowed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.
Important Dates
February 5 Submit a first draft of your essay, performance script ( 剧本), or documentary highlights.
February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.
March 9 Submit a final draft of your essay.
March 15 Performance and documentary committee preview
March 24 Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition
7:00 A.M. — 9:00 A.M. Participants signing in at the gym
10:00 A.M. — 6:00 P.M. Competition and judges’ review
7:00 P.M. Awards ceremony and picnic
【1】What is the theme of this year ’s competition?
A.Technology advances science.
B.Science interacts w ith technology.
C.Science has made the study of history easy.
D.Technology has improved the life of Americans.
【2】What w ould a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?
A.Include more information in the essay.
B.Remove the references.
C.Provide a cover for the essay.
D.Explain the details w ith illustrations.
【3】What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?
A.Preview performances and documentaries.
B.Make comments on the materials.
C.Improve the participant’s first draft.
D.Collect a second proposal from the participant.
29、 The novel coronavirus outbreak has greatly affected the lives of people across the world. It has challenged and changed people' lifestyles. It has also helped us think about our relationships with others.
Changing our lives
①COVID-19 has made people think harder about their relationship with nature. It has also raised questions about urban lifestyles. The sharing economy, working in open offices, living in crowded apartments and the food industry's use of reusable products have made the perfect storm for a pandemic.
②Although the sharing economy might be good — it's cheaper to rent than to own — sharing spaces and objects are great ways to spread the virus. How does one do “social distancing" when they are expected to share cars, bikes, apartments and even the same offices?
③The trend of using open offices, which can save space, is working against us. In this type of office, workers don't have their own desk - everything is shared. Sometimes, computers and chairs are also shared, which is not hygienic (卫生的). Fortunately, more workers are working from home during the pandemic, but that won't last forever.
④Reusability is a common practice in the restaurant industry. Reusable cups and chopsticks are often used. Unfortunately, reusable products increase the chance of spreading disease. For example, Starbucks recently stopped refilling customers' reusable cups in order to stop the spread of the virus.
⑤People like to be social. But the virus has made this more dangerous. We have to be careful about how we interact with others for now. Perhaps we need to rethink about our lifestyles to reduce the spread of future pandemics.
【1】According to the author, the strong point of the sharing economy is that________.
A.it lasts longer B.it costs less
C.it's popular D.it's hygienic
【2】Paragraph 4 is mainly about________.
A.how working at home won't last long B.how shared offices can save space
C.the hygienic problems of open offices D.the sharing economy trend
【3】According to the author, restaurants can spread the virus easily because________.
A.everything is shared in many restaurants B.they use too much disposable tableware
C.many restaurants have poor hygiene D.cups and chopsticks are often reused
【4】The author probably agrees that________.
A.we need to change some of our lifestyles B.the sharing economy won't last forever
C.no one can stay out of the sharing economy D.we shouldn't say away from shared products
30、 There was an old dog in the middle of the road who seemed lost.You could tell he had _________owners because he looked well-fed and he had no street sense.The dog was_________a busy street,and everyone was stopped.A man was able to lead the dog out of the _________with a ham sandwich he had_________for his lunch.The dog had no collar(项圈).I said I would take him to the _________.When I did,the police told me they were not_________animals.They said I would have to take him to the Animal Shelter 20 miles away.I told them I was_________and on the clock.I asked whether they could _________the dog until I got off work. _________no one claimed(认领)him by then,I would take him home.They __________.
I got home at six and __________the police station.I was overjoyed to learn that the owners had __________their dog.The police said the people wanted my name and __________to send me a thank-you note.I gave my information,but I never expected to__________them.Later,I was making dinner and heard a__________on the door.It was the flower man __________a large,beautiful arrangement.The card __________,“I may be old,fat,and __________of hearing,but you were a(an) __________woman to save my life.My small owners are __________that I wasn’t killed.With much love,Barney the Basset Hound.”I got flowers from a dog!They were a perfect decoration for my table.
【1】A.rude B.loving C.energetic D.violent
【2】A.exploring B.cleaning C.blocking D.wiping
【3】A.road B.house C.car D.pavement
【4】A.earned B.packed C.found D.begged
【5】A.Animal Shelter B.bus station C.hospital D.police station
【6】A.in search of B.in face of C.in charge of D.in need of
【7】A.working B.wandering C.starving D.volunteering
【8】A.punish B.release C.rescue D.keep
【9】A.Although B.When C.If D.Unless
【10】A.puzzled B.agreed C.sighed D.wept
【11】A.visited B.called C.reminded D.searched
【12】A.sorted out B.cheered up C.picked out D.picked up
【13】A.income B.appearance C.address D.work
【14】A.hear from B.rely on C.hear about D.turn to
【15】A.crash B.crack C.knock D.voice
【16】A.gathering B.admiring C.removing D.holding
【17】A.read B.wrote C.heard D.shared
【18】A.afraid B.hard C.confident D.tired
【19】A.humorous B.independent C..hardworking D.wonderful
【20】A.relieved B.nervous C.painful D.frightened
31、
The meaning of silence varies among cultural group. Silence may be 【1】, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every 【2】 with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person’s needs. Many native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of 【3】 among people, just at some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore when a person from one of these culture is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be 【4】 is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these culture, silence is a call for 【5】.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with 【6】 among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show 【7】between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority(权威)rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the 【8】 meanings of silence wen they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own persona and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not 【9】 too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing 【10】 of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
32、假定你是李华,将于今年七月从新星外语学校毕业。你从报纸上得知China Daily要招聘一名英文秘书(secretary),你很感兴趣写一封求职信,包括下列要点:
1.年龄;
2.学习情况及英语水平;
3.兴趣和特长;
4.性格特点。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行为连贯;
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