1、Bill was doing a lot of physical exercise to build up his ______
A. ability B. force
C. strength D. mind
2、As long as there are still flames inside the museum, no one but member of the fire department ______ to go inside.
A.is allowed B.has been allowed
C.are allowed D.have been allowed
3、In the street, she found herself ________ at by a stranger, making her a little nervous.
A.staring B.stare C.stared D.to stare
4、Personally, I think store shopping will exist along with online shopping but will never be __________.
A.replayed B.repeated C.repaired D.replaced
5、When I arrived at the cinema, they told me they ______ all the tickets. What a pity!
A.have sold out
B.had sold out
C.would sell out
D.sell out
6、Each time I ________ a good essay when reading newspaper , I cut it out and keep it.
A. work out B. come across
C. care about D. put down
7、— I’m so sorry for what I said to you yesterday.
— Forget it! I know you were just letting off ______.
A.emotions
B.liquid
C.feelings
D.steam
8、— The trip to Yangzhou is impressive thanks to free access to tourist attractions, isn’t it?
— Well, free access is just an added _____ and the real attraction lies in its local-flavor food.
A.bonus B.charge C.reward D.prize
9、As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can ______concerning music, and takes every opportunity to improve herself.
A.catch sight of
B.get hold of
C.take charge of
D.make mention of
10、Andrew is such a rebellious person that he often offends against _______ others consider accepted rules.
A.that B.what C.which D.whether
11、The number of cars made in China _________ sharply in the past decade.
A.has risen B.rose C.have risen D.has been risen
12、―Hi,Jane.Could Lucy come to the lecture?
―No.______she’ll be able to come is not known yet.
A.That B.If C.Whether D.What
13、The old man is so ________ his retired life that he always wears a ________ smile.
A.content with; satisfying
B.content with; satisfied
C.content about; satisfying
D.contend about; satisfied
14、On 15 April 2019, shortly before 18:40 CEST(Central European Summer Time), a fire broke out in ___________, causing considerable damage to the building.
A.the Statue of Liberty B.Notre-Dame Cathedral
C.the Summer Palace D.the Eiffel Tower
15、I am afraid he is more of a talker than a doer, which is _______ he never finishes anything.
A.why B.where C.when D.that
16、Playing tricks ________ others is something we should never do.
A.with
B.on
C.to
D.at
17、They use computers to keep the traffic ______ smoothly.
A.running
B.to run
C.working
D.to work
18、— Hey, Joe, look at you! What makes you so happy?
— _______ my son has passed the college entrance examinations.
A.That
B.不填
C.Since
D.For
19、The small action of littering may______ disaster for small animals and their living environment.
A. lead to B. belong to C. refer to D. point to
20、A U.S. company has developed facial _______ software that can help police.
A.recognition B.recommendation C.representation D.reality
21、_______ they are nutritious is not a factor temping enough to get you eating more fruit and vegetables, here’s some news that may convince you -- they make you look good too.
A.That B.As whether C.Whether D.If that
22、________ is announced in today's paper, they have succeeded in solving many problems according to the new theory.
A. It B. As C. That D. What
23、Jim will go on a trip to Sichuan, ________ his parents used to live.
A. where B. which
C. when D. that
24、“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream,” said the alchemist, _________ the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his destiny.
A.signaling B.echoing
C.forecasting D.recalling
25、The past 40 years have witnessed different means of ____from bicycle kingdom to auto market.
A. transport B. challenge C. expression D. communication
26、 Art has always been a polarizing(分化的)subject.Some people like realism,others like abstract.But do you know why some people value art in the millions,while others see the same piece as little more than a child’s finger painting?
Many consider art to be quite random in terms of our likes and dislikes.But according to new research,there may actually be a scientific reason behind our fondness for certain works.The answer lies in how a person’s brain breaks down the visuals(视觉效果)of a painting combined with their judgment.
To prove their theory,neuroscientist(神经科学家)Kiyohito Iigaya and his team from the California Institute of Technology(Caltech)gathered more than 1,300 volunteers and asked them to rate 825 different paintings from four different art genres(类型).
After analyzing the data,scientists found that the same groups of people tended to prefer similar aspects of the same paintings.These characteristics were then grouped into“low-level”features like color and blending,and“high-level”features like the emotion behind the painting.
From this experiment,Caltech’s system was then able to predict an individual’s specific taste in art and organize different works into one group,according to the paintings’features and volunteers’preferences.
In a second test,researchers repeated the experiment on six volunteers,showing each 1,000 paintings while inside an MRI—a machine that scans a person’s brain activity.The test revealed(揭示)that the different features of a painting are sent to the part of the brain that deals with valuing items,allowing someone to form their overall opinion.
Finally,the team repeated the first test on new volunteers.Again,the algorithm(算法)was able to accurately predict individuals’art preferences.According to Iigaya,this shows that the factors that contribute to whether a person likes an image are universal,not random.
Lesley Fellows,a neurologist at McGill University who studies value judgments,stated,“We know a lot about‘how’the brain carries out actions,but‘why’is far less well understood.”
【1】What did the Caltech team try to discover?
A.What kinds of artwork appeal to people.
B.Why only some people value art.
C.Whether an individual’s preference for art is predictable.
D.Whether one’s mood influences their opinion of artwork.
【2】How did the Caltech team’s first experiment help their second test?
A.Some features of paintings were categorized(分类).
B.It helped decide the types of paintings to be used.
C.Part of the brain to process paintings was identified.
D.Volunteers were grouped based on their response.
【3】What did the Caltech team find from their second test?
A.The brain reacted differently to different paintings.
B.MRIs influence people’s opinion of paintings.
C.Individuals have different valuing systems in their brain.
D.A certain part of the brain helps people judge paintings.
【4】Why does the author quote Lesley Fellows’words in the last paragraph?
A.To question the Caltech team’s research.
B.To approve of the research on why we make value judgments.
C.To show there is still a lot left to learn about the brain.
D.To point out the focus of the future brain research.
27、LONDON (Reuters) – Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket buying organic food.
“Organic product is always better,” Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(杀虫剂), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is tasty.” Gold is one of the growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are depending on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic product? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences— but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic product. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet growing demand.” The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.
【1】More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because__________.
A.they are getting richer.
B.they can get the food anywhere.
C.they consider the food free of pollution.
D.they like home-grown fruit.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE about most organic product sold in Britain?
A.It grows indoors throughout the year.
B.It is produced outside Britain.
C.It is grown on family farms.
D.It is produced on large farms.
【3】What is the meaning of the underlined words “the organic trend” in the second paragraph?
A.Growing interest in organic food.
B.Better quality of organic food
C.Rising market for organic food.
D.Higher prices of organic food.
【4】What is the best title for this news story?
A.Good qualities of organic food.
B.The making of organic food in Britain.
C.Organic food— to import or not?
D.Organic food—healthy, or just for the wealthy?
28、 Do you help others in Canada or out of the country? Here are some non-profit(非盈利的) organizations in Calgary, Canada, through which you can do something for others.
Calgary Reads
Calgary Reads helps struggling readers in Grade One and Two twice a week. Trained adult volunteers carry out one-to-one reading teaching in the children’s school during school hours. Volunteers are trained to use a proven effective lesson framework(框架). Time is spent coaching readers while providing a strong role model in each child’s life.
Address: 105, 12th Ave SE
Telephone: 1 403 777-8254
Ukrainian Mission Canada
This organization helps children in need in Ukraine, a country in Eastern Europe. You can donate(捐赠) money or things to help one of the children in need.
Address: 3806 44 Ave NE
Telephone: 1 403 451-6991
Calgary Doula Association
This organization is formed to provide information about services related to birth and child care for the general public and worried professionals. Monthly meetings provide a networking opportunity and exchange of information for individuals interested in birth and child care, couples who are to be parents, and health care providers.
Address: 124 Cresthaven Place SW
Telephone: 1 403 750-2033
Rainbow Society of Alberta
Rainbow Society of Alberta helps to fulfill wishes of Alberta children with long-term or life-threatening illnesses. Founded in Winnipeg in 1983, Rainbow Society was the first children’s organization of its kind in Canada. Its Alberta chapter(分部) was created in 1986 by a handful of caring volunteers who saw a need to bring such a strong support system to children in Alberta.
Address: PO Box 1153, Station M
Telephone: 1 403 252-3891
【1】What does Calgary Reads mainly aim to do?
A.To help all children do better at school.
B.To provide role models for young children.
C.To help little struggling readers read better.
D.To encourage children in Canada to read more.
【2】To learn more about helping children in need in Ukraine, which number should you call?
A.1 403 451-6991
B.1 403 777-8254
C.1 403 750-2033
D.1 403 252-3891
【3】What do you know about Rainbow Society of Alberta?
A.It helps children with long-term illnesses worldwide.
B.It was founded in Winnipeg in 1983.
C.It is the first children’s organization in Canada.
D.It was organized by some volunteers in 1986.
29、Aruba (阿鲁巴岛) is one of the most well-known Caribbean destinations (目的地) for tourists around the world. You’re probably wondering what to include while you’re there.
What to wear?
The main reason why you’re heading there is to relax on the country’s fresh beaches and enjoy yourself in warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. During most of the day, you’ll likely be wearing your swimsuit. When you’ve finished at the beach or pool area, it is advisable to bring along a shirt or cover as well as shorts to wear.
It is not recommended to wear beach clothes when you go out for dinner—regardless of the time of day. Shorts and T-shirts are enough in many restaurants, though more formal clothes are advised for the fanciest restaurants.
What else to bring?
The Caribbean sun is very strong and if you’re planning on spending lots of time in the sun, there are several precautions (预防措施) you must take, including sun cream, sunglasses, a wide hat, a couple of bathing suits as well as a beach bag and a cooler in your luggage.
What not to bring?
While drinking water is questionable or not safe in many Caribbean nations, Aruba is an exception. Aruba is known for having the cleanest water in the world. There water, so simply bring along an empty bottle.
Several items are not allowed in Aruba for carrying. These include firearms, e-cigarettes as well as sharp objects and tools.
【1】Why do tourists choose Aruba for a destination?
A.They can wear casual clothes freely.
B.They can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
C.They can relax on the bench and in waters.
D.They can have a wonderful dinner party there.
【2】Which of the following is not advised to do in Aruba?
A.Wearing shorts in a restaurant.
B.Preparing sun cream in advance.
C.Wearing beach clothes for dinner.
D.Taking along sunglasses before going out.
【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To offer advice on travelling in Aruba.
B.To provide main information for tourists.
C.To attract more tourists to travel in Aruba.
D.To warn tourists against doing wrong things.
30、The Grass Cutting Days
Every time we headed out to cut grass,Dad was there to watch. I used to______why he came with us. He stood watching us in the sticky Florida heat when he could have been inside______with air conditioning and an icy drink.
One day we were cutting our next-door neighbor's yard. She always waited until the grass was knee-high to call us over. To make matters worse,we had an old lawn mower that kept breaking down as we tried to cut through her backyard jungle. This particular afternoon,I was finishing up and was______and sweaty. I______the tall glass of cold juice I would drink in a minute to cool down.
I was just about to turn off the lawn mower______I saw Dad pointing to one single blade of grass(一片草). I thought about the small amount of money I was getting______for cutting grass so high that it almost broke the mower. I ignored him and kept walking. Dad called me out and yelled,“You missed a blade.” I frowned(皱眉),hoping he would let me go home. He kept pointing. Though tired and______,I still went back to cut that blade of grass. I thought to myself,“That one blade isn't______anyone. Why won't he just let it go?”
But when I reached adulthood,I understood his______:When you're running a business,the work you do says a great deal about you. If you want to be seen as an honest businessman,you must deliver a quality product. That single blade of grass______the job was not done.
Other neighbors took______of the good work we did and we soon gained more______.
The lesson my dad taught me stayed with me:Be______. If you say you are going to perform a job at a certain time,______your word. Give your customers the kind of______you would like to receive. It shows how sincere you are and how much pride you take in your work.
【1】A. wonder B. understand C. know D. expect
【2】A. hiding B. relaxing C. playing D. talking
【3】A. wise B. back C. warm D. tired
【4】A. pictured B. decided C. required D. invented s
【5】A. until B. before C. when D. while
【6】A. involved B. caught C. changed D. paid
【7】A. discouraged B. ashamed C. touched D. shocked
【8】A. surprising B. frightening C. hurting D. challenging
【9】A. punishment B. message C. cruelty D. expression
【10】A. seemed B. realized C. meant D. found
【11】A. care B. notice C. place D. control
【12】A. business B. workers C. experience D. prizes
【13】A. patient B. powerful C. prepared D. professional
【14】A. break B. give C. save D. keep
【15】A. advice B. service C. attention D. warmth
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、假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国学医的朋友Jim想请你介绍中国科学家钟南山。请你根据以下要点给Jim回信介绍钟南山。
钟南山于1941年出生在广州,毕业于北京医学院,并于1979年出国进修,是中国最著名的科学家和医生之一。2003年奋战在抗击非典第一线,2020年初,84岁高龄的他,再战武汉新型肺炎防疫最前线。他是病人眼中的爱心医生,学生眼里的慈爱老师,经常激励学生要献身医学事业。
相关词汇:the SARS epidemic 非典 the novel coronavirus冠状病毒 pneumonia 肺炎
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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