1、I’m finally going back to my motherland; I ______ in the foreign country for four years by next month.
A.have been staying
B.will have stayed
C.have stayed
D.will be staying
2、Her shoes ________ her dress; they look very well together.
A.suit
B.fit
C.compare
D.match
3、Some experts hold the view that fundamental construction is _____ the key to the little island development lies.
A. which B. what C. where D. why
4、The exhibition, sponsored by the local government, will illustrate ________ life evolved from water.
A. whose B. what C. how D. where
5、I didn’t ________ having to do the cooking myself, or I would have learnt one or two dishes from my mom.
A. expect B. anticipate
C. forecast D. preview
6、—Can he get the first prize for running in this sports meeting?
—Impossible now. He _____ to do so, but he has just hurt his leg.
A.is expected B.had been expected C.was expected D.would expect
7、There is no doubt that climate all over the world ______ greatly in recent years.
A. had changed B. is changing
C. changed D. has been changing
8、The characterization of this rule's impact is ,to say the least,the critical point for present purposes is put forward.
A.controversial B.consistent
C.contemporary D.conservative
9、Although ______ motor car has been with us for almost a century, I have never been able to drive _______ American one.
A.the; an B.a; a C.a; the D.the; the
10、In my opinion, his perseverance may ______his great achievement in his research work
A.make up for
B.account for
C.stand for
D.call for
11、We are determined that our teacher training programs should ________ current developments in the field of education.
A.catch sight of
B.make room for
C.take pride in
D.keep pace with
12、Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.
A. conventional B. analytical
C. controversial D. confidential
13、I wonder ________ the equipment will be available in ten days.
A. that B. when C. whether D. where
14、Taobo is Asia’s largest retail (零售的) network platform, ________ people can buy and sell many kinds of things.
A.where
B.when
C.that
D.whose
15、However, most of the fires this year are believed ________ by farmers, who use fire as a traditional way to clean land.
A.causing B.to be caused C.having caused D.to have caused
16、Here are four experiments we have to finish before June 6th, ________ two should be done in the wild.
A.of which
B.whose
C.in which
D.that
17、— What’s the national flower of Russia?
— ________ ! Let’s go online and find it out.
A.You bet
B.Guess what
C.Give me a break
D.You’ve got me there
18、China is playing a key role in controlling the virus. However, it will take long and much effort ________ it is under control.
A.until B.after C.before D.unless
19、Whatever_______happen,we are not going to give up our determined plan.
A.may B.must C.can D.should
20、The Internet is so much a part of our culture that it affects our lives by acting as a ______ for face-to-face contacts.
A. preference B. motivation
C. substitute D. guideline
21、 We all feel anxious from time to time. For many, these uncertain times are a contributor to stress and concern. Anxiety is a normal reaction to a stressful situation, but if feelings of anxiety last a long time or keep returning, you might be experiencing an anxiety disorder.
Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK explains that there are three different aspects of anxiety: physical (how you feel), psychological (what you think), and behavioral (what you do). ” Physical symptoms include an increased heart rate or muscle tension, breathing heavily or dizziness. Psychological symptoms include feelings that you might lose control, faint or think people are looking at you and noticing your anxiety. Behavioral aspects include avoiding the situation that makes you feel anxious. “Those who are usually outgoing may become withdrawn, or those who are reserved may become erratic,” he says. “Everyone’s different, and anxiety can be caused by a range of things.”
Stephen Buckley, from mental health charity Mind, says talking to someone you trust can be helpful. If this isn’t possible, you could call a confidential helpline such as Mind’s Infoline, or those run by Anxiety UK and Samaritans.
Learning to relax through breathing exercises and other techniques can help manage anxiety. “Keeping a record of what started the anxiety and what helps it to pass, such as slowing your breathing or getting outdoors for a walk, can help you understand and spot patterns early on,” Stephen says. Relaxation techniques can include exercises to release tension in your body by relaxing your muscles. Drawing calming circles on paper with coloured pencils or pens is a way to distract you from worrying thoughts.
Other recommendations from Mind include connecting with other people. “This is a vital way of maintaining wellbeing” Stephen adds. “Have regular chats with friends and family over the phone. Talking to people in the same boat can be reassuring. Many people find it helpful to share ideas about how to stay well, connect with others and feel less alone.”
【1】What symptom do people with an anxiety disorder have in common?
A.A strong tendency to avoid meeting people.
B.A temporary decline in thinking ability.
C.A lasting feeling of tension and worry.
D.A violent reaction to a tense situation.
【2】How can people manage anxiety effectively according to Stephen?
A.By predicting conditions that may cause anxiety.
B.By communicating with people they rely on.
C.By relieving tension through hard work.
D.By maintaining their routine life.
【3】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To introduce the strategies of dealing with anxiety.
B.To analyze the contributors to mental disorder.
C.To distinguish anxiety from anxiety disorder.
D.To clarify different categories of anxiety.
22、 We work with Cambridge County Council's Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.
SuperStar workshops
12 engaging workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half﹣day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school. If participants complete 8of the 12workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognised SuperStar Crest Award.
Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).
Explore University Days
Explore University Days are for young people aged 12﹣15. Participants visit the University for two days and engage with a range of university﹣related workshops, and other fun activities.
Previous participants have engaged with the following:
• Visited the Sports Centre
• Took part in a Neuroscience workshop
• Enjoyed a two﹣course meal at a University College
Dates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.
Events for post﹣16 students
If you are studying for your post﹣16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you:
• University and College Open Days
• Subject Masterclasses
• Cambridge Science Festival
【1】What can the participants do in SuperStar workshops?
A. To stay only half a day.
B. To get a gift.
C. To enjoy a free meal.
D. To visit all the 12 workshops.
【2】Which event is specially for applicants of Cambridge?
A. SuperStar workshops.
B. The Neuroscience workshop.
C. Explore University Days.
D. Events for post﹣16 students.
【3】The events in the passage most probably aim to .
A. introduce some courses
B. advertise Cambridge University
C. enrich students' spare time life
D. promote children's interest in touring
23、 Every two or three months, Thyago Ohana goes out on the busy streets of Vienna with a sign saying "Free Hugs". The handsome 32-year-old Brazilian, who works in international trade at India's Vienna embassy, chooses a popular site, like the historic shopping street, Kaerntner Strasse. There he opens his arms to anyone who wants a hearty embrace(拥抱).
He does it because back in 2012, when he was feeling very stressed and anxious during a visit to Paris, a stranger gave him a free hug. He's never forgotten how it filled him with unexpected calm and joy.
For those who take up his offer, the hug makes them laugh and smile. But sometimes it does more, as when an elderly woman in a tour group stopped and watched him. The group moved on, but she remained and asked, "Can I have a hug?" "Of course you can!" said Thyago who wrapped his arms round her. When they broke their embrace, she kept holding onto his shoulders and looked into his eyes. "Thank you," she said. "I can't remember the last time I was hugged this way."
It's a memory that still makes Thyago emotional. "It was a really powerful moment of human connection. It's why 1 keep doing it."
Of our five senses, our sense of touch is the one that is most easily taken for granted. "A child can be born blind or deaf and they will grow up just fine," says David J Linden, author of Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind. "Yet if a baby is lacking in loving social touch for the first two years of life, then all sorts of disasters unfold." That's one reason why when babies are born, they are now usually placed on their mother's skin.
Linden says however you do it, "maximizing touch in your life is a good thing"- whether holding hands, petting a dog, going to the hairdresser, hugging our kids, our partners or even a
stranger.
【1】Why did Thyago Ohana offer free hugs to strangers?
A.He longed for calm and joy.
B.He felt stressed and upset.
C.He wanted others to feel connected and cared.
D.He hoped to help others cure their diseases.
【2】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 suggest?
A.Our sense of touch isn't so important.
B.Our sense of touch is undervalued.
C.Our sense of touch does no good to us.
D.Our sense of touch is thought highly of.
【3】What does David J Linden think of social touch?
A.The way of offering social touch counts.
B.Offering hugs is the best way to get social touch.
C.Blind kids will be cured as long as they get enough social touch.
D.Many problems can be tracked back to babyhood short of social touch.
【4】Where is this text most likely from?
A.A health magazine. B.A research paper.
C.A guide book. D.A biology textbook.
24、 The Wall Street Journal recently published an excellent article penned by Wendy Bounds on a hot topic here at MNN: the air-purifying qualities of the common houseplant. Given that the air inside your home can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside of it, making it clean with plants like peace lily(百合花)and asparagus fern(芦笋蕨)is an economical, artistically pleasing alternative to air purifiers. So, it's been acknowledged that a bunch of pretty potted houseplants can help you maintain a healthier home, but a smarter home?
That's the question in light of a recent study published by the Journal of Environmental Psychology showing that the presence of plants in a room, particularly in an office environment, can shrink attention span(范围). Struggling directive attention (the kind of attention that takes effort) can be refreshed through exposure to naturalistic environments. Basically, taking a walk through the park can clear one's head. But can a head be refreshed simply by being surrounded by houseplants?
To test their theory, the study's authors rounded up a bunch of participants, put some of them in a room with no plants and put others in a room with four plants placed around a desk, and put them all to the same series of tests. First was a Reading Span Test, which involves reading a series of sentences aloud and remembering the last word in each sentence. This task requires that you fluently switch between attention demanding tasks: from reading and memorizing at one moment, to writing and recalling at the next. Next came a proof-reading task followed by another Reading Span Test.
The results? Participants working in the room with the plants improved their performance from the first Reading Span Test to the second while those working in the room lacking in greenery did not. Consequently, the benefits of working among plants is indeed evident.
【1】What do we know from the first paragraph?
A.Staying indoors can help avoid the poorer air outdoors.
B.Houseplants can function as beautiful cheap air purifiers.
C.Planting potted flowers as decorations is very interesting.
D.Air purifiers are the most effective to create a healthy home.
【2】What does the underlined part in paragraph 2 probably refer to?
A.Focus one's attention. B.Disturb one's attention.
C.Weaken one's attention. D.Turn one's attention away.
【3】What does the test prove?
A.Working in nature helps increase productivity.
B.Houseplants will be in great demand in our life.
C.Greenery creates healthier naturalistic atmosphere indoors.
D.Working among houseplants improves mental functioning.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Flowers: Grand Feast to Eyes B.Greenery: Effective Air-purifier
C.Houseplants: Visual Brain Food D.Potted Plants: Great House-beautifier
25、 In a fast-paced world driven by noise, excitement,and continuous connections due to technology , I think we've lost a(n)_______for something essential to the human experience:Quiet.
I'm not talking about the library style version of soft whispers, but about the soul-defining quiet of self-reflection,of being alone and of being_______.
This past weekend, I found myself glued to my computer screen in a flurry (手忙脚乱) of_______work to build my career. I was_______social media and worrying about building my vision for tomorrow. Like so many evenings,the call of the internet had_______me in, and the beautiful July night in Pennsylvania was_______--until my husband stepped. in and reminded me that there's more to life than noises , likes and followers.
We got into our truck and drove ten minutes to a local state park,a place that has _______our different stages of life through the years. Phones and computers_______,we spent the evening in nature, enjoying simple scenes and _______in the quiet of the setting.
Gone were the rings of notifications(通知), the constant horns of cars flying by, and the________of YouTube videos. In their place, a silence________something we both know but sometimes lose________ of : Life's quiet, simple moments are sometimes the most beautiful.
In these peaceful moments, I,found a(n)________with nature and with my husband. I found a reminder that there is a world________the computer and the________of our fast-paced life.
________ , I was reminded that in these quiet moments, we were able to hear the most important voice : our own.
Our world________constant attention and engagement. We become so________to constantly connecting and engaging with others that we fail to appreciate something________to our happiness : Our inner voice.
So take a moment, take a break and take some time to find the quiet in your life. Let the quiet moments in life remind you that your inner voice________to be heard.
【1】A.cooperation B.appreciation C.confidence D.opportunity
【2】A.unobserved B.unconfirmed C.unplugged D.uncontrolled
【3】A.regular B.simple C.desperate D.interesting
【4】A.drowning in B.fond of C.curious about D.sensitive to
【5】A.showed B.sucked C.forced D.led
【6】A.acquired B.occupied C.ignored D.stressed
【7】A.marked B.experienced C.presented D.undertaken
【8】A.hung on B.turned on C.worn out D.shut off
【9】A.trapped B.involved C.bathed D.anchored
【10】A.existence B.draw C.impression. D.separation
【11】A.removed B.reflected C.restricted D.refreshed
【12】A.touch B.sight C.control D.hope
【13】A.connection B.imagination C.exploration D.prediction
【14】A.against B.with C.beyond D.about
【15】A.chaos B.values C.mess D.quality
【16】A.In addition B.In short C.After all D.Above all
【17】A.avoids B.desires C.transfers. D.spells
【18】A.opposed B.limited C.entitled D.addicted
【19】A.glorious B.unique C.vital D.superior
【20】A.remains B.tends C.appears D.deserves
26、假如你是李华,在疫情期间,你的美国笔友Tom也在家上网课。他想了解你上网课的体会,请你给他写一封电子邮件。要点如下:
1. 网课对你的帮助;
2. 网课的缺陷;
3. 你的建议。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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