1、I couldn’t understand _____ with me.
A. the matter was what B. what was the matter
C. what the matter was D. that was the matter
2、The financial crisis(危机) and the suffering ________ has caused have a great influence on the whole world.
A.they B.it C.which D.what
3、According to an Australia study, people who do not get enough sleep are more than die of heart disease as people who get enough sleep.
A. as twice likely to B. twice likely than
C. twice as likely to D. likely as twice
4、Eat in services in most cities are now back to ______ because China has passed the climax of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
A.usual B.common C.ordinary D.normal
5、He bought a new building _____top is different from those of the others around.
A.what B.which C.that D.whose
6、It is a great____________ for our country to hold the 2022 Winter Olympic.
A.signal B.function C.honor D.agreement
7、It was only when Tom ate Zongzi for a second time to appreciate its deliciousness.
A.did he begin B.that he began C.then he began D.had he begun
8、Boeing China says it is working with its airline customers and is ready to support them after a nearly 7-year-old Boeing B737-800 passenger jet of China Eastern Airlines, with 132 people on board, ________ in the mountains of southern China on Monday.
A.being crashing
B.to crash
C.crashed
D.to have crashed
9、Jim will go on a trip to Sichuan, ________ his parents used to live.
A. where B. which
C. when D. that
10、——Dad, I feel like quitting Chinese; it's so hard.
——Never give up halfway. ____________, you know.
A. All that ends well is well
B. A man cannot spin and reel at the same time
C. A man becomes learned by asking questions
D. All things are difficult before they are easy
11、Building a new railway needs a lot of money, but ______ it is beneficial to the development of the local place in the long run.
A.in other words B.on the other hand
C.for one thing D.in conclusion
12、Meeting my uncle after all these years was an unforgettable moment, _______ I will always treasure.
A.that
B.one
C.it
D.what
13、While in university, we were offered a number of afterschool activities to _____ our social skills.
A. create B. grow C. develop D. settle
14、_______ we all know, books are the source of knowledge.
A. What B. That
C. Which D. As
15、After several failures, the US leaders are_____ being brought face-to-face with the fact that China today is undefeatable.
A.luckily B.firmly C.gradually D.appropriately
16、The traditional view is _____________ we sleep because our brain is "programmed" to make us do so.
A.when B.why
C.whether D.that
17、The director had the girl play ________ important part in the film when she was at ________ age of thirteen.
A. an;an B. the;/
C. an;the D. the;an
18、The beast said that the made a promise ________ anyone released him from the cage, he would make his wish come true.
A.that B.when
C.that if D.if
19、—How long _________ employed at this position?
—Since 2006.
A.are you B.were you
C.have you been D.are to be
20、She looks very happy. She_________ the exam.
A.can have passed B.should have passed C.must have passed D.could have passed
21、He was more certain of it than of anything in the world. He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before becoming ________.
A.fascinated B.concerned
C.committed D.exhausted
22、The government has released the policy “One belt, One road', ________ for the further economic growth.
A.intended B.intending C.to intend D.to be intended
23、Experts have shared their opinions on how to _____ the changes in the digital age.
A.gain B.escape C.approach D.witness
24、---- The woman biologist stayed in Africa studying wild animals for 13 years before she returned.
---- Oh, dear! She _______ a lot of difficulties!
A. may go through B. might go through
C. ought to have gone through D. must have gone through
25、—Will you go to Mary’s birthday party?
—No. _____ invited, I cannot go to it. I will be very busy then.
A.Only if B.Now that
C.As though D.Even though
26、 Kendrick Lamar hasn't had much luck when it comes to winning a Grammy (格莱美奖). But that's OK. The US rapper (说唱歌手) has just won a Pulitzer Prize for his music.
In 2017, in 2019, and again this year. Lamar was nominated (提名) for an album of the year Grammy. Each time, he was beaten out, first by Taylor Swift, next by Daft Punk, and most recently by Bruno Mars.
But the Pulitzer Prize committee was inspired enough by Lamar's 2020 album, Damn,to award the 30-year-old its Pulitzer Prize in music on April 16. It's an amazing album that documents the real life of modern African-Americans in South Los Angeles with wildly accomplished beats and rhythms.
Lamar's win is considered to be historical. The Pulitzers have long displayed their preference toward high art rather than the pop culture of the masses. So it's not just that no rapper has ever won a Pulitzer: no pop music maker has ever won one in the award's 75-year history.
But Lamar is not just a singer—he's clever at using language. Like the best writers, his music describes small moments that illustrate (阐明) larger points. His songs are about his experience as a black man who grew up in California, struggled, got into trouble, and found his way out by working hard and making sense of the history and reality of racial problems in the US.
"He's an artist who challenges idea," said Ryan Coogler, director of the blockbuster (大片) hit Black Panther, for which Lamar created music. "One big theme in our film is the idea of, 'What does it mean to be African?' Kendrick in his music is very exactly and directly challenging that question."
Good artists entertain us, great artists make us think, and exceptional artists help us empathize (感同身受).
There are a lot of good, great, even exceptional artists in rock, pop, country, and hip-hop. But only Lamar has a Pulitzer Prize.
【1】What is Lamar's album Damn about?
A.African-Americans,history and culture.
B.Hardships of the African-American artists.
C.The ways the US government deal with racial problems.
D.The lives of modem black people in South Los Angeles.
【2】How many times was Lamar nominated for an album of Grammy?
A.0ne.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Four.
【3】Why is Lamar's Pulitzer Prize win significant?
A.He is the first film-maker to win the prize.
B.It is considered a milestone for pop music.
C.He is the first black person to win the prize.
D.He has missed Grammy several times before.
【4】What can we learn from Ryan Coogler's words?
A.Lamar drew inspiration from his own experience.
B.Lamar has the courage to take on big challenges in life.
C.Black Panther is well known because of Lamar's music.
D.Lamar's music matches the theme of Black Panther well.
27、 Lancaster Castle is open daily for guided tours, special events and group bookings. Visitors can enjoy the courtyard spaces, external (局部的) views of the historic building, two small exhibition spaces, and the gift shop without charge, but public access to the interiors(内部) of the castle buildings is for guided tours only.
Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the Castle, but assistance dogs are the exception to this rule. All areas are also smoke-free.
OPENING TIMES
We are open 7 days a week (except for the Christmas/New Year period) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with guided tours running throughout the day. Tours last about 60minutes.
Please note: While every effort is made to open these buildings up for public viewing, Lancaster Castle is still used as a Crown Court. If the Court is sitting, it may not be possible to view all rooms.
TICKET PRICES
Adult: £8
Concessions(优惠) ( children, students and people aged over 65): £6.5
Family: £20 (Our family tickets are flexible(灵活的): two adults and two concessions, one adult and three concessions, or a group consisting of four concessions, all qualify)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Due to the fact that these rooms are still used as a working court, photography is not permitted anywhere in the Shire Hall/ Crown Court complex. Photography is permitted in those areas of the Castle not classified as court buildings.
LUGGAGE
For security reasons we are not able to store any luggage on site.
THE GIFT SHOP
The gift shop closes at 4:30 p.m. Visitors can explore our gift shop and buy special souvenirs designed according to their own preference. The designs are done by professional designers without charge.
PARKING
Unfortunately we’re unable to provide visitors parking on site. However, if you have a disability, please call 01524 64998 to arrange access to the Castle.
【1】What do we know about Lancaster Castle?
A.Admission to two small exhibition spaces is free.
B.Castle buildings are accessible to all visitors.
C.Smoking is allowed in the courtyard spaces.
D.Pet dogs are allowed into the Castle.
【2】How much will a couple and their 10-year-old twin sons save if they buy a family ticket?
A.£2.5 B.£29 C.£9 D.£20
【3】Which service does Lancaster Castle provide for its visitors?
A.Free professional photography.
B.Free souvenir designing.
C.Free luggage storage.
D.Free parking.
28、 It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver's seat is another matter.
Road politeness is not only good manners, but good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarreling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages(堵塞) that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the roadmanship (公路驾车技能). Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
【1】According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by_______________ .
A. the great speed of modern life B. traffic jams
C. terrible road conditions D. the behavior of the drivers
【2】In the writer’s opinion, a good driver should________________ .
A. beat back when forced to face rude driving
B. show road politeness properly
C. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel
D. encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want to
【3】The following statements are right EXCEPT that______________.
A. Some modern drivers are not good at driving
B. Road politeness is good sense as well as good manners
C. A friendly driver should nod or wave thanks in answer to an act of politeness
D. It is also right to have a tiger in the driver's seat
【4】What is the best title of the passage?
A. Road politeness B. Traffic problems
C. Good manners D. Modern drivers
29、 San Francisco is a tourist attraction. Come and explore its cultural scenes and chase your creative spirit.
Museums
San Francisco’s must-see museums cover various topics. See fine art from antiquity (古代) to the 20th century at the Legion of Honor. Explore the most striking contemporary works at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Learn different cultures at the Asian Art Museum, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Museum of the African Diaspora. Enjoy unconventional visual art at the Museum of Craft and Design.
Theaters
Whether you’re looking for the latest Broadway smash (当红作品), a 19th-century classic, or an avant-garde (前卫派) surprise, San Francisco’s theaters have what you’re looking for. The Curran develops daring new works, while Broad way SF (Broadway San Francisco, LLC) brings the best of Broadway to its Orpheum and Golden Gate theaters. The San Francisco Opera regularly stages the classics in inventive new ways.
Dance
San Francisco is a city of dance. America’s first professional ballet company was founded here in the 1930s. The 20-year-old San Francisco International Hip Hop Dance Festival attracts performers from all over the world. Companies like the Alonzo King LINES Ballet push the boundaries of what dance (and dancers) can accomplish. There are enough dance festivals to plan your trip around, including the Bay Area Dance Week in spring and the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival in June.
Cultural Festivals
A city as diverse as San Francisco always has plenty to celebrate, and the annual festivals that celebrate our citizens’ heritage are a great example of art uniting community. From the Chinese New Year Parade in February to Carnaval in May and our numerous winter holiday traditions, San Francisco offers cultural festivals all year round that can add unexpected excitement to your visit.
【1】If you’re interested in Jewish culture, you can visit_______________.
A.the Legion of Honor
B.the Museum of Craft and Design
C.the Contemporary Jewish Museum
D.the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
【2】What can we infer about theaters in San Francisco?
A.The Broadway SF operates most of San Francisco’s theaters.
B.The Curran Theater regularly stages the 19th-century classics.
C.The San Francisco Opera can give visitors an avant-garde surprise.
D.The Golden Gate and Orpheum theaters belong to the same company.
【3】When can we enjoy Carnaval in San Francisco?
A.In January. B.In February.
C.In May. D.In July.
30、 I grew up as the “baby” of my family. I was the ________ of three sons. My brothers were five and seven years older than me. They ________ with most of the chores (杂务) around the house, while I spent most of my time riding my bike, ________ basketball in the yard, and etc. To say I was a bit ________ wouldn’t be unreasonable. I spent my childhood with all the fun and none of the ________.
By the time I entered my early teens, however, my ________ had moved out of our home. My dad was badly ________ and became disabled. We had ________ a mountain top house heated by a wood stove (火炉) with only well water to drink. I soon ________ myself then doing more ________ than I had ever done before. I ________ our garden and mowed our lawn (割草) in the summer. In the fall I carried wood to keep us ________ in the winter months to come. And all year round I carried ________ containers of water from a mountain spring back to our house.
At first I grumbled and ________ to myself. After a while, though, I began to find ________ in helping my parents that I ________ so much. I sang to myself when I cut wood and ________ while I carried water. I ________ found myself helping my mom with the dinner dishes and cleaning. I started to ________ something that I would carry with me the rest of my life too: When your work is done in ________, it isn’t work.
【1】A. youngest B. cleverest C. tallest D. happiest
【2】A. got away B. had fun C. struggled D. helped
【3】A. playing B. watching C. catching D. teaching
【4】A. useless B. active C. exited D. spoiled
【5】A. difficulties B. responsibilities C. dangers D. dreams
【6】A. parents B. brothers C. interest D. goal
【7】A. needed B. judged C. injured D. treated
【8】A. moved into B. broken into C. sold D. searched
【9】A. stopped B. found C. forgot D. imagined
【10】A. damage B. research C. sport D. work
【11】A. disliked B. destroyed C. visited D. tidied
【12】A. busy B. sleepy C. warm D. alive
【13】A. heavy B. beautiful C. expensive D. empty
【14】A. turned B. talked C. complained D. listened
【15】A. confidence B. pleasure C. relief D. comfort
【16】A. missed B. loved C. doubted D. feared
【17】A. smiled B. celebrated C. fell down D. gave in
【18】A. never B. seldom C. almost D. even
【19】A. realize B. lose C. invent D. consider
【20】A. practice B. person C. love D. detail
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Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and 【1】 in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after 【2】 had caught animals. At that time people would 【3】 if food was difficult to find, 【4】 during the cold winter months. Today's festivals have many 【5】, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events.
The most 【6】 and important festivals are the ones 【7】 look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【8】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 【9】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and 【10】, loud music and colourful 【11】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the 【12】 of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks 【13】 though it is covered with pink snow.
People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun 【14】 each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【15】 and forget our work for a little while.
32、假如你是李华。上周日,你们班组织了去南山公园春游的活动。请你根据下列提示,给你的美国网友John发一封电子邮件,告知他活动的相关情况。
提示1:早上八点在校门口集合,乘校车前往,下午约5点返回了学校;
提示2:自带午餐;
提示3:上午欣赏风光,呼吸新鲜空气;午餐后小组活动,放风筝,跳舞,唱歌等。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯流畅。
参考词汇:春游:have/go for a spring outing
Dear John,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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