1、As performers, we can’t stand still. We have to ________ the changing market and the demands of the audience.
A.drop off B.adapt to C.split up D.seek for
2、-The online shopkeeper has made an apology for his rude behavior.
-OK. If you’re still not satisfied, you can _______ compensation.
A. claim B. afford
C. sacrifice D. dismiss
3、The pandemic has fundamentally altered consumer behavior and enterprise operations, ________ digital adoption and transformation a necessity.
A.to make
B.making
C.having made
D.made
4、Pop music is loved by lots of people, but it is not to everyone's __________.
A.smell B.favour C.taste D.talent
5、Using this data, third party companies could then paint an accurate picture of users’ habits and ________ in order to serve them more targeted advertisements.
A.presentation B.preservation C.preference D.persistence
6、 You may not control all the events______happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
A. which B. when C. that D. as
7、Chen Zhongshi’s novels, like Bai Luyuan, about the lives in the west of China are all fantastic. You simply______ read them.
A. can B. need C. may D. must
8、I promise I________all the money I owe you by the end of next month.
A.will pay back
B.will have paid back
C.have paid back
D.had paid back
9、— I never expected the experiment would be ________ failure.
— Nor did I. The result came as ________ complete surprise.
A.a; a
B.不填; a
C.a; the
D.不填; the
10、BYD Motor is designing more new models, ______ a 20 percent growth in sales this year.
A.eyeing
B.eyes
C.eyed
D.having eyed
11、Knowledge is of no value ______ you put it into practice.
A.if
B.until
C.although
D.unless
12、As they’re handmade, each one __________ slightly in shape.
A.various B.varied C.varies D.variety
13、He________ it all by himself for there was no one else in the house to turn to for help.
A.must be doing
B.should be doing
C.must have done
D.should have done
14、Conservationists __________on setting aside natural reserves for the wild species they are trying to protect during the past decade.
A.focused B.focus C.have focused D.had focused
15、—Will you take my previous experience into________ when you fix my salary?
—You bet. We always do for senior-level positions.
A.mind
B.thought
C.reference
D.account
16、Thanks to the “sugar tax”, food factories have reduced sugar in their products, ________ about 45 million kilograms of sugar.
A. to save B. saved
C. saving D. having saved
17、I wonder whether his hearing is okay ______ he has turned the television up very loud.
A. unless B. although C. until D. because
18、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
19、After a night of wrestling with his________, he decided to go to the police office to give himself up.
A.consensus B.conscience C.consciousness D.convention
20、Reading a large number of books ________ make us wiser.
A.should B.can C.need D.must
21、 A lesson in caring
It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora did. She wasn’t even four, but she _______ at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, _______ we take him home?”
I don’t remember my reply. But I do remember a sudden_______feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her _______, whether it was _______ in flight or children playing. But now she was noticing _______ and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and _______ it to an elderly person. It was quick and easy. I _______us up. Nora was _______ about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how ________ our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to ________ myself to leave the house to fetch the food package. On my way to the school, I fought an urge to turn ________. The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home. Why do this? ________, we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She ________us right over.
The building was in a bad state. Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress. She took the package and asked us to come in. Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed. ________ inside, I saw that the apartment belonged to someone poor. Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged, I walked home in tears.
Professionals call such a(n)________“a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities, I’ve come to see. Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something ________that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and ________clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve ________ her grow over these past four years, I still wonder—which of us has ________ more?
【1】A.waved B.glanced C.pulled D.aimed
【2】A.Would B.Can C.Need D.Must
【3】A.general B.funny C.heavy D.curious
【4】A.world B.part C.eyesight D.area
【5】A.insects B.animals C.plants D.birds
【6】A.coldness B.suffering C.illness D.ignorance
【7】A.delivered B.returned C.devoted D.posted
【8】A.held B.hurried C.signed D.lined
【9】A.casual B.sorry C.astonished D.excited
【10】A.creative B.valuable C.shocking D.simple
【11】A.warn B.stop C.allow D.push
【12】A.back B.away C.up D.out
【13】A.Therefore B.Obviously C.Also D.Still
【14】A.called B.promised C.invited D.helped
【15】A.Although B.Once C.Because D.Though
【16】A.stay B.visit C.adventure D.challenge
【17】A.fair B.famous C.difficult D.enjoyable
【18】A.collect B.make C.order D.wear
【19】A.let B.made C.watched D.noticed
【20】A.benefited B.increased C.tried D.seized
22、 E-cigarettes lead to as many lung diseases as tobacco products, a new study has found. The report from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill compared saliva (唾液) samples from tobacco smokers, e-cigarette smokers and nonsmokers. Researchers found that e-cigarette smokers were likely to develop dangerous proteins associated with lung diseases. The study adds to a growing body of evidence proving that e-cigarettes might not be the perfect alternative smokers addicted to tobacco are looking for.
Last year a Surgeon General’s report claimed that the use of e-cigarettes among a certain group of people jumped 900 percent from 2011 to 2015 and more studies were carried out to research their side effects. That same year, the FDA put e-cigarettes in the tobacco products the administration monitors.
Previous research from UCLA has proven that e-cigarettes can cause lifelong damage to one’s heart, and that one puff (吸一口烟) of an e-cigarette is all it takes to increase one’s risk of having a heart attack. For the new study UNC researchers observed 15 e-cigarette users, 14 cigarette smokers and 15 nonsmokers. The study revealed that e-cigarette smokers have raised levels of NET-related proteins in their airways, the increased levels of which can lead to lung illnesses, making it difficult for patients to breathe.
Study author Dr Mehmet Keismer said, “There is confusion about whether e-cigarettes are ‘safer’ than cigarettes because the potential adverse effects of e-cigarettes are only beginning to be studied. Our results suggest that e-cigarettes might be just as bad as cigarettes.” Dr Keismer also stressed that e-cigarettes come with their own harmful risks along with those linked to tobacco, which challenges the concept that switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes is a healthier alternative.
A citizen named Dyclna said, “The e-cigarettes probably make you cough less, but nobody gives a warning about your lungs. For producers, it’s just a money thing — it’s just about getting profits from it. The problem is that our government just stands there with its hands behind the back.”
【1】Why did the FDA list e-cigarettes into monitored products?
A.It might realize the harm of them.
B.It wanted to improve their quality.
C.It aimed to reduce their illegal sales.
D.It might be warned by the government.
【2】What harm does the increased level of NET do to people?
A.Leading to weight gain. B.Spoiling people’s appetite.
C.Making breathing hard. D.Speeding people’s heartbeat.
【3】What does Dyclna mainly want to express?
A.E-cigarettes are safer than regular ones.
B.E-cigarettes can only benefit few people.
C.Producers make a high profit from e-cigarettes.
D.Governments are to blame for e-cigarettes’ consumption.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.E-cigarettes: A new way of smoking.
B.E-cigarettes: A better way than tobacco?
C.E-cigarettes: The harmful proteins it produces.
D.E-cigarettes: The urgent need of government control.
23、 Telling someone they are not hired is never an easy job, but all hiring managers will face this difficult situation many times in their careers. While everyone fears denial on some level, it is important to understand that not everyone will fit in every job. Further, there are times when the applicant quality will be so great, a decision to reject an applicant may not reflect on that applicant's abilities but the overall quality of the field.
There are a number of methods that can be used to get the message across that a person is not hired. In many cases, especially for those who were never called for an interview, a simple form letter may be sufficient. In other cases, where someone may have been called for an interview, a phone call or letter could be chosen to deliver the message that they were not hired. In cases where there may be an ongoing relationship with the person not hired, it may be best to break the news in person, though this has the obvious potential of being more uncomfortable. Above all, it is best to always be honest with those who didn't get the job. Lying is never acceptable.
Generally, it is not a good idea to tell someone specific reasons why they are not hired for a job. This can only lead to resentment(怨恨)and regret. However, there may be specific times when this could be a good idea. For example, if an applicant is promising and the hiring manager believes another position will be opening up that suits the applicant's skills, this could be a way to let that person know they may soon have another opportunity.
In all cases, even if you feel someone has cheated to obtain an interview, never behave in a way which shows you are superior to them. This is unprofessional and reflects very poorly not only on the hiring manager, but the organization as a whole.
【1】Why are some applicants refused according to Paragraph 1?
A.They are interested in other fields.
B.They don't qualify for the position.
C.They are afraid of making decisions.
D.They lack the courage to face failures.
【2】How may a not-interviewed applicant be informed of the rejection?
A.By receiving a formal phone call.
B.By getting a simple form letter.
C.By checking a message online.
D.By attending a personal meeting.
【3】In what case will applicants be told exactly why they are not hired?
A.They regret applying for the job.
B.They demand specific explanations.
C.They may be capable of another post.
D.They have submitted false information.
【4】What can be inferred about the position of hiring managers?
A.It calls for professional skills.
B.It attracts the applicants most.
C.It doesn't allow for any mistake.
D.It requires honesty and ambition.
24、Must-See Landmarks For Your Xi’an Tour
Serving as the capital of China for 13 dynasties, Xi’ an, capital of Shaanxi province has numerous historical sites and relics. If you are planning a tour of Xi’an taking less than 3 days, check out these recommended attractions, which we think best capture the spirit of the ancient city.
The Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the world and one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century.
Discovered in 1974, the army of Terracotta Warriors was constructed by China’s First Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC). It is a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots in battle formation, through which people can get a great insight into the history, military development and culture of ancient China in that period.
Ancient City Wall
Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. When you take a walk or cycle on the massive wall, you can enjoy a good view of the city.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
One of China’s most famous Buddhist pagodas, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) specially for the study of Buddhist scriptures. Situated in Da Ci’en Temple, the pagoda was built with layers of bricks and has a grand structure that gives it a holy appearance. It is a good example of traditional Chinese architecture.
【1】What do the Terracotta Army and Ancient City Wall have in common?
A.They both reflect military history.
B.They show China’s first emperor’ s ambition.
C.They are great discoveries of 20th century.
D.They are the best-preserved tourist attractions.
【2】What makes Giant Wild Goose Pagoda special?
A.Its building bricks.
B.Its grand structure.
C.Its holy appearance.
D.Its religious purpose.
【3】Where is the text probably from?
A.A geography textbook.
B.A news report.
C.A tourist guidebook.
D.A science magazine.
25、 Devin Hinkston, 30, was driving through the town when he spotted a boy playing basketball in his driveway. When he got _________, he realized the boy was using a trash can as a basketball hoop.
Hinkston decided to _________ that.
“I always do random acts of _________ Hinkston said. “For example, when I see a _________person, I'll buy him a jacket or food. I just never _________ about it on social media because that's not the reason why I do it. I do it from the _________"
When Hinkston _________ the house with a basketball hoop as a gift, he was greeted by Patricia Williams and her 8-year-old grandson Jeremiah. Williams said Jeremiah loves _________ and plays it in the league in a local church.
“This man was a complete _________”, Williams said. “I just started crying because I fell he was an angel.”
Hinkston said he got __________ too. "Jeremiah was jumping for __________ and I was dropping tears," Hinkston said. "It was special."
Hinkston said he has stayed in __________ with the family and plans to go back to the house to help them __________ the basketball hoop. His __________ dream, he said, is to fund a __________ gym for the kids in the community so they have activities to do after school.
A.faster
B.closer
C.clearer
D.sooner
A.make
B.change
C.find
D.get
A.kindness
B.happiness
C.freedom
D.surprise
A.lucky
B.wealthy
C.homeless
D.careless
A.think
B.argue
C.complain
D.post
A.heart
B.beginning
C.benefit
D.young
A.left
B.passed by
C.pulled up to
D.built
A.sports
B.athletes
C.gift
D.basketball
A.helper
B.supporter
C.loser
D.stranger
A.emotional
B.lost
C.hopeful
D.crazy
A.joy
B.shock
C.fun
D.wish
A.mood
B.life
C.touch
D.tension
A.buy
B.fit
C.prepare
D.break
A.unrealistic
B.early
C.standard
D.ultimate
A.super
B.nonprofit
C.splendid
D.special
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