1、--How do you usually go to work? –– I usually drive, but if it is fine, I ______ by bike.
A. will go B. would go C. have gone D. had gone
2、When are you going to return my novel? Don’t worry. You ____ have your book soon, I promise.
A.shall
B.should
C.may
D.must
3、The professor _____about how to protect the endangered animal in the conference at this time tomorrow.
A. talked B. talks C. has been talking D. will be talking
4、Hardly ______ when I regretted saying it.
A. had the word come out B. did the word come out
C. the word had come out D. the word came out
5、 John told me he’d like to go hiking with me, his voice _______joy.
A. was heavy with B. heavy with
C. was full of D. full with
6、His eyes locked with mine,and I guessed he _____ the decision right then whether or not to simply tell me the truth.
A.made B.would make C.was making D.had made
7、When I was talking, Mrs. Southern listened keenly, ______ breaking in with relevant questions.
A.eventually
B.repeatedly
C.occasionally
D.immediately
8、It is confirmed that a person can not be actually pleased if ___ he appreciates doing is ignored by the company as of no value.
A. when B. that C. what D. where
9、Take an active part in programs you enjoy______you can meet various kinds of people.
A.what B.when C.that D.where
10、What was it ______ brought you two together? Was it your love of music?
A.as B.who C.that D.which
11、Though the twin brothers _______ each other in appearance, they are quite different in characters.
A.evaluate B.distinguish C.appreciate D.resemble
12、—Why did you leave the water running in the sink?
—Heavens! I guess I ________ to turn it off.
A.forgot
B.have forgotten
C.will forget
D.had forgotten
13、The 1919 Addison Act was a revolution, which required that a survey of housing needs __________ by all local authorities.
A.would conduct B.conduct C.must be conducted D.be conducted
14、When you are ,I will appreciate if you pay in cash.
A.checking out; that B.paying off; it
C.paying out; / D.checking out; it
15、—Mr. Smith said we had only three days to finish the project.
―Don't worry. We have already________ two thirds of it.
A.given away
B.given in
C.got through
D.got down
16、— I'm sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.
— I think so. He ________ for it for months.
A.is preparing
B.was preparing
C.had been preparing
D.has been preparing
17、Why not try your luck in the library? That’s ________ the American classical books are kept.
A. how B. why C. when D. where
18、These motorized bikes are highly effective for city traffic as you will never run out of ______ to park.
A.options B.patience C.resources D.universe
19、—Jerry, where did you guys go for the summer vacation?
—We ___ busy with our work, or we would have gone to Brazil to watch the games.
A.were B.have been C.had been D.would be
20、She asked the young man to be brief and _______ as she had little time to spare.
A.at best
B.in place
C.to the point
D.on the spot
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22、Four Chinese Language Learning Apps
Du Chinese
Du Chinese is an App that helps to improve your Chinese reading skills. You can read by yourself or listen to a recording and read along. The characters and pinyin layout (布局) look very comfortable. You can easily turn the pinyin on and off and switch Chinese characters between Simplified and Traditional. It supports English translations for single words and sentences.
The materials are labeled from HSK(汉语水平考试)level 1-6+. It is easy to find material for your level.
Zizzle
If you have trouble memorizing Chinese characters, then Zizzle will definitely help you. This App breaks down characters into their component parts. Then, they use images and a short story to help you remember these components. Most of the stories are funny enough to be memorable. It presents an effective, novel, and fun way to learn and memorize Chinese characters. If you are a total beginner, I can safely say you will know hundreds of characters in few days and be able to read them confidently.
Chineseclass101
Chineseclass101 has an extensive collection of listening materials covering all levels. Each lesson has notes that include the key grammar point broken down clearly along with Chinese cultural insights. The lesson dialogue will help you understand real life conversations in China and will definitely help you improve your listening skills. It also offers an interactive voice recorder tool which lets you record your pronunciation and compare it to that of a native speaker.
Hello Chinese
Hello Chinese is a powerful learning tool that can help you overcome the fear of learning Chinese. This App focuses on daily life topics. It starts from basic pinyin, so that even if you are a total beginner or have absolutely no background in Chinese, you can still learn with it. What is special is that this App allows you to listen and record your own voice, and to help you check automatically if your pronunciation is correct.
【1】What do we know about Du Chinese?
A.Its materials are graded by difficulty.
B.It can switch between two languages.
C.Its users are basically school students.
D.It is designed for language tests.
【2】Which of the following Apps are especially suggested for beginners?
A.Du Chinese and Zizzle.
B.Chineseclass101 and Zizzle.
C.Zizzle and Hello Chinese.
D.Du Chinese and Hello Chinese.
【3】What do Chineseclass101 and Hello Chinese have in common?
A.They help improve pronunciation.
B.They are targeted at advanced learners.
C.They teach useful listening skills.
D.They offer reading materials on daily life.
23、 Patagonia, a leading brand in outdoor clothing, is climbing a mountain in the clothing industry and reaching a new summit. Through several measures, the company inspires people to share, resell, repair, and recycle their clothes, producing less waste. Every second, about one garbage truck of used clothes is sent to the landfill (填埋区) or is burned. Patagonia is taking this alarming statistic seriously.
A few years ago, the fashion giant launched an independent online store called Worn Wear, which is a collection of refurbished (翻新的) clothing where customers resell their old clothes for cash or store credit and shop for second-hand goods. Now Patagonia is approaching a step further ― they are including a “buy used” option on their website, offering second-hand clothes alongside their newest designs.
The second-hand trend is here to stay. Other chains such as The North Face, Macy’s, Adidas, Burberry, and Made well have also accepted the new circular economy business model. Famous traditional retailers (零售商) are also becoming used clothing providers, and are transforming the way second-hand clothes are sold and sensed.
Even the most skeptical shoppers are now open to the idea of buying used quality items. As a result, it is no surprise that the total secondhand market is projected to grow to almost twice the size of fast fashion by 2029. Naturally, the most sustainable piece of clothing is the one that already exists. This “green” article of clothing doesn’t require using virgin (原始的) resources, it prevents used clothes from ending up in landfills, and it requires no plastic packaging.
According to a 2018 report by thredUP, buying a piece of used clothing extends its life on average by 2.2 years, which reduces its carbon, waste, and water footprint by 73 percent. So even though the development of innovative materials and processes in fashion seems promising, wearing second-hand clothes is the easiest and most immediate way to face the environmental challenges the fashion industry brings.
【1】What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 3?
A.The second-hand trend is more commonly accepted.
B.Lots of second-hand clothes are of high quality.
C.Traditional retailers have a role to play in reducing waste.
D.Consumer attitudes towards second-hand clothes are changing.
【2】What’s the author’s attitude to the future of secondhand market?
A.Skeptical.
B.Optimistic.
C.Urgent.
D.Unclear.
【3】What is the biggest advantage of buying used clothing?
A.Keeping pace with fashion.
B.Satisfying consumers’ needs.
C.Lowering economic stress.
D.Protecting the environment.
【4】What’s the best title for the text?
A.Patagonia Is a Leading Clothing Brand
B.Clothing Waste Influences the Environment
C.Second-hand Clothes Draw Wide Attention
D.Patagonia Is Now Selling Used Clothes
24、Since the beginning of time never has there been another with my mind, my heart, my eyes, my ears, my hands, my mouth. None that came before, none that live today, and none that come tomorrow can walk and talk and move and think exactly like me. I’m a unique creature.
Vain attempts to imitate others no longer will I make. Instead will I place my uniqueness on display in the market place. I will begin now to highlight my differences; hide my similarities.
I am rare, and therefore I am valuable. I am the end product of thousands of years of evolution; therefore, I am better equipped in both mind and body than all the emperors and wise men before me.
But my skills, my mind, my heart, and my body will weaken, rot, and die for fear that I put them to good use. I have unlimited potential. Only a tiny part of my brain do I employ; only a small amount of my muscle do I apply.
So never again will I be satisfied with yesterday's accomplishments nor will I lose myself, anymore, in self-praise for deeds which in reality are too small to even acknowledge. I can accomplish far more than I have, and I will. I am not on this earth by chance. I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth(从今往后) will I apply all my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.
I will increase my knowledge of mankind, myself, and the goods I sell. I will practice, and improve, and polish the words I speak to multiply my sales, for this is the foundation on which I will build my career. Also will I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted.
I have been given eyes to see and a mind to think and now I know a great secret of life that all my problems, discouragements, and heartaches are, in truth, great opportunities in disguise. I am nature’s greatest miracle. And nature knows not defeat. Eventually, she achieves victory and so will I, and with each victory the next struggle becomes less difficult.
【1】It can be inferred from the text that the author is most probably a(n) _________.
A. salesman B. soldier C. robot D. athlete
【2】Which of the following can best describe the author’s character?
A. Intelligent, calm and content.
B. Ambitious, confident and optimistic.
C. Independent, cold and aggressive.
D. Confident, modest and realistic.
【3】According to the text, which of the following is fundamental to the author’s career building?
A. Knowledge of mankind.
B. Prediction of the market.
C. Speaking skills.
D. Sense of victory.
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A. Great opportunities in disguise
B. The power of being different
C. The great secret of life
D. Nature’s greatest miracle
25、I never knew how well Mother could keep a trust until I was going through her things after she died. I discovered something I had _______ forgotten, something that happened to me as a child.
One day, as I went to sleep after my sisters and I had said our prayers, I recalled the events of the day and how _______ I had behaved toward Mother. “I must make things right now,” I thought.
Quietly I _______ out of bed and picked up the pencil and paper from the dresser, and then tiptoed into the hall. The _______ from the living room shone dimly. I knew Mother was downstairs still doing some sewing.
I quickly _______ a note asking Mother to excuse me for being so _______. I didn’t want my sisters to know my business so I _______ a postscript, “Please don’t let anyone else see this.” Then I _______ moved into my parents’ bedroom and put the letter under Mother’s pillow.
The next morning when I _______ my bed after breakfast, I ________ found a return note under my pillow. Mother wrote that she loved me and ________ me. This became my way of apologizing whenever I talked ________ or disobeyed. Mother always left a return note, but she never ________ our under-the-pillow messages in front of the family. Even when we were ________, she never mentioned them when we sisters ________ our childhood.
When Mother passed away, I had to go through her personal belongings. In her desk was a bundle of notes tied with a faded ribbon. On top was a message in handwriting which read, “In the event of my death, please ________ these.”
I ________ the package and glanced at the handwriting on the bottom. To my ________, I recognized my childish writing, “PS. Please don’t let anyone else see this. Love, Edie.” I gently placed the unopened bundle in the ________ along with other things for the rubbish burner. “Lord,” I prayed, “make me like ________.”
【1】
A.long
B.hardly
C.never
D.often
【2】
A.well
B.politely
C.happily
D.badly
【3】
A.went
B.rushed
C.slipped
D.moved
【4】
A.moon
B.light
C.gas
D.lamp
【5】
A.found
B.sent
C.wrote
D.took
【6】
A.lazy
B.late
C.careless
D.naughty
【7】
A.took
B.added
C.brought
D.placed
【8】
A.quietly
B.quickly
C.calmly
D.hurriedly
【9】
A.searched
B.left
C.made
D.folded
【10】
A.secretly
B.unexpectedly
C.happily
D.fortunately
【11】
A.favored
B.understood
C.supported
D.forgave
【12】
A.over
B.back
C.loudly
D.big
【13】
A.spoke about
B.put on
C.gave out
D.got around
【14】
A.alone
B.curious
C.older
D.interested
【15】
A.reminded
B.forgot
C.missed
D.recalled
【16】
A.keep
B.destroy
C.hide
D.announce
【17】
A.turned over
B.tore open
C.looked through
D.picked up
【18】
A.sadness
B.embarrassment
C.surprise
D.excitement
【19】
A.drawer
B.wastebasket
C.bedroom
D.dresser
【20】
A.God
B.an angel
C.a bird
D.Mother
26、假如你是李华,你的美国网友Peter参加中国象棋网络挑战赛获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。
1. 祝贺他获奖;
2. 肯定他付出的努力;
3. 询问何时方便,在网上切磋棋艺。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
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