1、In those days, our ________ concern was to provide the victims of the floods with food and health care.
A.primary
B.constant
C.frequent
D.permanent
2、Ning Zetao easily proved himself to be a rising star with four gold medals during the 17th Asian Games, ______was held in Incheon, South Korea last year.
A. where B. who C. which D. that
3、I’ll get the taxi from the station to ________ you the trouble of coming to collect me.
A. counter B. save C. abandon D. rid
4、Whenever I made mistakes, the teacher pointed them out with _____.
A. curiosity B. satisfaction C. envy D. Patience
5、Virginia was a perfectionist. She was just not prepared to ________ anything of average quality.
A.figure out
B.turn down
C.settle for
D.leave behind
6、The old woman can often buy things with lower price in his store because she is a customer.
A. steady B. popular C. particular D. regular
7、The Small Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China, _______ back in 707 during the Tang Dynasty.
A. dated B. was dated
C. dates D. is dating
8、—We’ve lived here _______ 1980.
—So you’ve live here _______ over twenty years.
A.since; for
B.for; since
C.for; for
D.since; since
9、The ancient Silk Road ________ China and Europe has become an ideal place for studying and traveling.
A. among B. along C. across D. between
10、However,the Norman Conquest didn’t affect the English language___________ the Angles and the Saxons victory about 600 years earlier,which led to Old English ________ Celtic.
A. so much as;was replaced B. so good as;being replaced
C. as much as;replacing D. as well as;replaced by
11、He felt satisfied; he could _______ the way she looked that if he pushed her hard enough she would come in with him.
A. care about B. believe in
C. tell by D. give up
12、What the children in the mountain village need ______ good books.
A. is B. are
C. have D. has
13、The government has taken measures to______the high prices of daily goods to keep the market stable.
A. put down B. tear down
C. hand down D. bring down
14、The man was observed ________ into the house and help himself to what he liked before the owner came back.
A.slip
B.to slip
C.slipping
D.slipped
15、—What is the news about?
—According to the new law, people who are guilty of drunken driving ________ face a fine of up to 2000 yuan.
A.will B.may C.shall D.can
16、Principal White has been working in the school for about 20 years, ________ all his energy to teaching and researching as well as the running of a healthy school.
A.devoted
B.devoting
C.to devote
D.and devote
17、As expected, the boy who shows great ______ in playing badminton has been admitted to the sport university for his talent.
A.requirement
B.respect
C.addition
D.promise
18、White-collar workers in China are willing to postpone their retirement age ______ blue-collar workers prefer to retire early.
A. when B. while C. though D. since
19、Whenever I enter the library, I see him at the back of the library reading.
A. sit B. sat C. seating D. seated
20、Theoretically, there are many solutions to such a problem, but it is not easy to find________easy to put into practice.
A.that B.one C.it D.the one
21、B
Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking.
Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.
Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.
Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.
For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music—iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.
And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you engaged, then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all these entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.
【1】People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_____.
A. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.
B. going to work
C. reading books
D. thinking about private things
【2】Those who like war games can download _____to their iPhones.
A. Tube Exits B. iShoot
C. ISteam D. iPod
【3】The underlined word “engaged” in the last paragraph probably means______.
A. delighted B. busy
C. controlled D. amused
【1】The article tells us that_____.
A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers
B. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones
C. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train.
D. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time.
22、Events listed here are open to everyone. Whether you want to listen to a lecture, learn a new skill, take in a concert or an exhibition, see a play staged by Oxford University students or attend one of our sporting events, there’s always something going on.
Events are subject to change; please contact the organizer for full details.
Qu Leilei: A Chinese Artist in Britain
30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018
Contemporary Chinese artist Qu Leilei (born in 1951), now based in London, was a founding member of the creative ‘Stars Group’ in the late 1970s, and immigrated to England in 1985. This exhibition shows his progression from calligraphic (书法的) art to an exploration of a new vocabulary of ink language mixing lively brushwork with western technique.
The Brexit (脱欧) sword hanging over our universities
29 November 2017
Lord Bilimoria CBE,the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and President of the University of Birmingham, will talk about Brexit, its influence on our universities, their academics and students as well as the future of international students in the UK.
Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair
2-3 December 2017
Escape the crowds and step inside a wonderland of hand-picked gifts, tasty food and family entertainment. Look through for extra-special Christmas presents at over 30 stands in the heated large tent. Pause for a glass of sweet hot wine and some delicious food, then follow the Alice in Wonderland path around the walled garden before stopping for tea with the Mad Hatter.
The Art of Partying: A Feast for the Eyes!
13 December 2017
From Greek designs and Biblical weddings to Renaissance works and the celebratory styles of the twentieth-century painters, this lecture will examine the popular description of parties in the history of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum.
【1】When can you experience Chinese culture?
A. From 30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018.
B. On 29 November 2017.
C. During 2-3 December 2017.
D. On 13 December 2017.
【2】What is special about Lord Bilimoria CBE?
A. He has found Cobra Beer.
B. He will talk about botanic skills.
C. He hangs a sword in Oxford University
D. He is President of the University of Birmingham
【3】What can you do on the botanic garden Christmas fair?
A. Surf the Internet for Christmas gifts.
B. Appreciate famous art works in the history.
C. Lead Alice into wonderful land.
D. Drink sweet wine and try pleasant food.
23、Think about vitamin D when you’re catching up on summer rays. It’s sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble (脂溶性的) vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3. It can affect as many as 2,000 genes in the body.
Vitamin D has several important functions. Perhaps the most vital are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous(磷), and promoting normal immune system function. Getting enough vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improving resistance against certain diseases.
In addition to its primary benefits, research suggests that vitamin D may also play a role in:
reducing your risk of multiple sclerosis(多发性硬化), according to a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
decreasing your chance of developing heart disease, according to 2008 findings published in Circulation
helping to reduce your possibility of developing the flu, according to 2010 research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
regulating mood and warding off depression
losing weight or preventing heart disease
How do you get it? Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it is directly exposed to sunlight. A little can go a long way. All you need is 10 minutes a day of midday, pre-sunscreen sun exposure,especially if you have fair skin. Besides getting vitamin D through sunlight, you can also get it through certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels of the vitamin in your blood.
【1】Why is Vitamin D sometimes called “Sunshine Vitamin”?
A. Because it is produced in your skin reacting to sunlight.
B. Because it is named a fat-soluble vitamin.
C. Because it is produced with enough sunshine.
D. Because it is like sunshine in summer.
【2】How can a person ensure enough Vitamin D in his/ her body?
A. He/ She could ask doctors for help.
B. He/ She should walk a long way in the sunlight.
C. He/ She should be exposed to sunlight for a long time.
D. He/ She should get it through sunlight, foods and supplements.
【3】Which of the following is NOT the function of Vitamin D?
A. Preventing heart disease.
B. Helping the body grow normally.
C. Producing calcium and phosphorous.
D. Decreasing anxiety and nervousness.
【4】Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Vitamin D Family
B. Vitamin D, You Need It
C. Ways to get Vitamin D
D. A Good Medicine—Vitamin D
24、Maggie Perkins had been working as a teacher in Georgia for nearly five years before she decided to “quiet quit” her job. The decision didn’t mean leaving her position, but rather limiting her work to her contract (合约) hours. Nothing more, nothing less. “If I didn’t quiet quit my teaching job, I would burn out,” she says.
Like Perkins, “quiet quitters” on Tik Tok defend their choice to take a step back from work, but company managers and workplace experts argue that although doing less might feel good in the short term, it could harm your career—and your company—in the long run.
In the wake of the global pandemic and the Great Resignation, employees began to reimagine what work could look like. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report in June found job dissatisfaction at an all-time high, with 60% reporting emotional detachment (分离) from work. Disengaged workers cost the global economy an estimated $7.8 trillion in lost productivity and an economic slowdown.
Now, companies have become sensitive to worker burnout. Gergo Vari, CEO of job board platform Lensa, advocates an alternative to quiet quitting: “loudly persisting”. That is, empowering employees to speak up about how their organization can serve their goals. “When you loudly persist, you have a sense of belonging to the company,” he says.
Career coach Allison Peck says she views “quiet quitting” as a symptom of employees not connecting to their work or managers. Her career advice for quiet quitters is to take even braver action. “Finding a new job, team, or company that better suit you can improve your mindset at work,” she says.
Some workers, though, say that companies’ concerns about “quiet quitting” are unfounded. Shini Ko, a software developer, has set limits on her hours and now runs a small-scale vegetable farm in her spare time. “It’s negative and dangerous that we regard a healthy work-life balance as quitting,” says Ko. “Can we just call it what it is? It’s just working.”
【1】What is paragraph 1 mainly about?
A.An example of quiet quitters.
B.An excuse for quiet quitting.
C.The limitation of contract hours.
D.The working conditions of teachers.
【2】What’s the consequence of “quiet quitting” according to the report?
A.It cost the disengaged workers an estimated $7. 8 trillion.
B.It caused the global pandemic and the Great Resignation.
C.It held economy back and reduced workers’ productivity.
D.It resulted in employees’ job dissatisfaction in the long run.
【3】What can we infer from Gergo Vari’s words?
A.Companies don’t have to worry about worker burnout.
B.Companies should persist loudly to serve workers’ goals.
C.Employees can ask for a short break while feeling worn out.
D.Employees can voice their opinions on the company’s management.
【4】What is Shini Ko’s attitude towards companies’ concerns about “quiet quitting”?
A.Unreasonable.
B.Unforgivable.
C.Unexpected.
D.Uncertain.
25、 I have been extremely busy for the past six months mainly because I _______ a dental clinic. As a dentist, I’ve always_______ owning a dental clinic. After dreaming about it for years, I_______ .
I never expected how _______ it would be. The previous owner left behind a mess that I could never have _______. It took lots of time and money to_______things around.
A few weeks ago, the bank account for that new_________was down to $147 and salaries about $11, 000 were due the next week. I started to___________how difficult this was going to be. What had _________ looked like a gold mine was turning into a money pit (坑). It seemed that my dream was going to ________ before my eyes. Looking at my banking website, I________over to the sidebar where four words caught my ________ and hit me over the head.
“There are no shortcuts(捷径).”
It was like a wake-up call to me. There is no __________ to be gained from taking shortcuts and ________ the struggle. The struggles are the best learning experiences life can ________. They shape us into ________ people.
So whether you relate it to a professional ________ or to your family goals, remember that there really are no________. There seem to be shortcuts at first but eventually they will leave you far off the path you want to be on, and often ________ you to return just to recover. The hard times are part of the journey and you will ________ respect for them when they are past.
【1】A.chose B.sold C.built D.purchased
【2】A.dreamed of B.saved for C.lived on D.prepared for
【3】A.had fun B.took action C.lost heart D.made progress
【4】A.impressive B.valuable C.difficult D.beneficial
【5】A.changed B.admitted C.heard D.imagined
【6】A.move B.look C.turn D.observe
【7】A.goal B.business C.project D.campaign
【8】A.decide on B.deal with C.worry about D.test out
【9】A.originally B.totally C.really D.particularly
【10】A.come true B.move off C.rise D.disappear
【11】A.pulled B.glanced C.went D.took
【12】A.doubt B.hesitation C.attention D.anxiety
【13】A.wisdom B.confidence C.happiness D.excitement
【14】A.removing B.overcoming C.accepting D.avoiding
【15】A.possess B.offer C.expose D.acquire
【16】A.richer B.braver C.better D.warmer
【17】A.career B.competition C.experiment D.research
【18】A.fears B.struggles C.ends D.shortcuts
【19】A.require B.attract C.persuade D.introduce
【20】A.desire B.gain C.lose D.ignore
26、你校将举行英语作文比赛。请你以“Make friends online wisely”为题写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1. 分析网络交友的优势与不足;
2. 提出交友建议。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目和首句已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Make friends online wisely
Nobody can live without friends.
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