1、The managing director took the _________ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.
A.guilt B.blame C.charge D.account
2、As well as having a national flag, many countries use a certain flower as their national _____.
A. symbol
B. sign
C. mark
D. signal
3、I won’t tell the students the answer to the math problem until they ________ on it for more than an hour.
A.have been working
B.had worked
C.will have been working
D.will have worked
4、—You speak very good French!
—Thanks. I ________ French in Sichuan University for four years.
A. studied B. study
C. was studying D. had studied
5、You ______ pay too much attention to your reading skills, as they are so important.
A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. can’t D. needn’t
6、Never drink too much wine again. It ________have got you killed!
A. must B. might C. should D. would
7、Jack described his father, who ________ a brave boy many years ago, as a strong-willed man.
A. might have been
B. would have been
C. should have been
D. must have been
8、The new technology has been ________farming.
A.applied
B.applied to
C.applied for
D.applying
9、People _______ about what our future will look like for thousands of years .
A.have been wondering B.wonder C.wondered D.will wonder
10、Steve Jobs is a key figure in the computer world _____ he has had a great influence on modern life and technology.
A. on condition that B. in case
C. in that D. as long as
11、The paper ox my grandmother _________ for me is my most valued birthday gift.
A. cut B. will cut
C. had cut D. cuts
12、_________ his high social status, it is really hard for us to ______his joining us in going west to teach children there.
A. Considering; oppose B. Considered; prevent from
C. To consider; persuade D. Being considered; object to
13、He went to bed after many hours' hard working, ________.
A.tired and hungrily
B.tiredly and hungry
C.tiredly and hungrily
D.tired and hungry
14、—You seem to be familiar with this city.
—I________ here for three years. It's great to be back for a visit.
A.lived
B.have lived
C.had lived
D.live
15、The problem lies in______ we’re now giving him a fish, not teaching him how to fish.
A. what B. that C. which D. if
16、—Tony, why are your eyes red?
—I ________ up peppers for the last five minutes.
A.cut
B.was cutting
C.had cut
D.have been cutting
17、The performance _____ nearly three hours, but few people left the theatre early.
A. covered B. reached C. played D. lasted
18、The conflict had developed into a stage ____ the two countries were gathering big troops on the border.
A. where B. which C. that D. As
19、That is the only way we can imagine ________the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.
A. to reduce B. reducing
C. reduced D. reduce
20、One of the best ways to show confidence is to do it slowly, instead of rushing it. Nervous people rush things to their nervousness.
A. ignore B. mask
C. govern D. modify
21、 Born into a poor family, Lin Bu studied hard and grew up to be a learned scholar. He had travelled extensively across China before living the carefree life of a hermit(隐士).He was a good poet and.writer but he never kept any of his writings, tearing them up right after penning them.
“Why won't you keep them for later generations?” people asked.
“I’m a forest hermit” he said. “If I seek no praise now, why should posthumous(死后的) fame matter to me?”
The most extraordinary thing about Lin Bu was his Plum Blossom Wife and Crane Son, meaning that he had a plum blossom(梅花) as his wife and a crane as his son. This fascination puzzled his friends. “Why plum blossoms, of all flowers?” they asked.
“Plum blossoms alone flower during the coldest of days, unbending to the freezing falling snow. It is the character of these 'Gentlemen of the Flowers' that attracts learned gentlemen, as well as hermits like myself.” he replied.
After Lin Bu died, the Flying Crane Pavilion(亭子) was built in his memory. People would come to admire the hundreds of plum trees, appreciating the form and character of Lin Bu' s beloved ‘wife' and 'son'.
One day, two scholars had a discussion. “Isn't it a shame that a competent person justifying his official ranks settle for a hermit's life in the depths of the mountains?” one asked. “What's so bad about fame and fortune that they have escaped it?”
“It's true that all people wish for fame and fortune, but they must suffer a great deal to obtain them. The darkest side of human nature is almost always revealed in these struggles for fame and fortune.”
“That's why a hermit would flee from all worldly cares, maintaining his noble character, just as the plum blossoms quietly flower in the depths of winter!” Their discussion ended, but the two remained in the pavilion for a long time.
【1】Why did Lin Bu destroy his own writings?
A.Because he traveled a lot as a learned scholar. B.Because he was not satisfied with their quality.
C.Because he cared nothing about fame and fortune. D.Because he didn't care about later generations.
【2】What is special about plum blossoms in Lin Bu's eyes?
A.They symbolize beauty and peace. B.They symbolize bravery and independence.
C.They symbolize happiness and long life. D.They symbolize purity and good luck.
【3】What does the last sentence of this article indicate?
A.The debate on Lin Bu' s choice would last for a long time.
B.The two scholars would maintain their noble characters long.
C.The Flying Crane Pavilion would attract more Chinese scholars.
D.Lin Bu' s story would have a lasting influence on Chinese scholars.
【4】What can we mainly learn from this article?
A.Chinese culture valued living in harmony with Nature.
B.Nature played an important role in Chinese scholars' daily life.
C.Hermits in China generally compared themselves to plum blossoms.
D.Material success meant nothing to scholars with a noble character in China.
22、 Our restaurant guide editor, Flora Garaway, spent a great deal of time finding all these new and exciting restaurants for you to enjoy. She also put on 25 pounds. The restaurants are all located around the lake and are very easy to find. If you would like to read what people say, or leave your own comment, please visit our website (www.eatout.com). Also, online you can see the full-length of reviews for the following restaurants.
Dave's on-the- Lake(Italian)
A stone's throw from the lake, this newly opened Italian restaurant has all any restaurants could offer, from delicious meatballs to tempting garlic bread and prize-winning wine.
Espudo Cornello’s(Mexican)
This redecorated and well designed Mexican restaurant is my personal favorite. The fresh fish are caught daily from the lake and the pancakes are made with the finest ingredients. The chef has lived and worked for restaurants in the Eldora region in Mexico for 20 years before opening his -own restaurant here. Seating is outdoor, where you can contemplate the night views and breathe the fresh air coming from the lake as you dine. This is something that is not to be found anywhere else close to the lake. The best of salsa music plays while you eat.
Bull Dog's (English Fish and Chips)
This restaurant is one of the successful chains now operating in the country. Several types of fish are available for you as well as a good selection of salads for healthier choice. Hand cut chips made from local potatoes make it even more 'appealing. A main course comes with 2 free drinks. It's definitely good value for money and very tasty too.
【1】What can we learn about the restaurant guide editor?
A.She saw a lot of Mexican people.
B.She tasted a lot of food for work.
C.She did not really enjoy eating out.'
D.She was late in publishing her article.
【2】According to Paragraph 2, Dave's-on-the-lake .
A.is far away from the lake
B.has been the most successful chain
C.is a well furnished Mexican restaurant
D.can offer prize-winning wine to customers
【3】What is special about Espado Cornelio's restaurant?
A.I t has outdoor seating. B.Its food is delicious.
C.The fish arc caught weekly. D.It Is close to the big buildings.
【4】What can we know about Bull Dog's?
A.It provides fish mainly for customers on a diet. B.It offers free drinks for dinner.
C.It has a wide selection of meat. D.It is not good value for money.
【5】The underlined word "contemplate" In Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A.remember B.recognize C.enjoy D.draw
23、Write On is the longest-running literary journal of writing for kids in New Zealand. We celebrate the best of children's writing and provide an opportunity for publication. The magazine is published twice yearly in Winter and Summer.
New Competition for Issue 55: What Year Is It?
We've had enough of 2020 already! So your challenge is to write a story of up to 400 words set in ANY OTHER YEAR. That could be 2019, 5 BC, or 3020! The trick will land us right in the middle of the most important part of the story!
Thanks to Scorpio Books' generosity, the prizes for the competition are as follows:
YEARS 4-6: Two winners will receive a $ 20 Scorpio Books voucher(代金券).
YEARS 7-8: Two winners will receive a $ 30 Scorpio Books voucher.
YEARS 9-10: Two winners will receive a $ 50 Scorpio Books voucher.
Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions
●All submissions must be made via this online form.
●Please format your work in size 12, Times New Roman, black. Only .doc or .pdf files are accepted.
●Please rule pictures out—let your wonderful writing create the pictures.
●All entries will be judged blind, so please don't write down your name or school on your entry.
●The entry fee is $ 5 per entry or $ 25 for six entries from a school.
●Winning entries will come out in Issue 55, about one and a half months after the closing date of October 23.
【1】What do we know about the competition?
A.It is aimed at foreigners.
B.It is supported by Scorpio Books.
C.It is free for all participants.
D.It is held every two years.
【2】What is the requirement for the competitors?
A.Sending their works only as PDFs.
B.Submitting their works by mail.
C.Attaching no pictures to their works.
D.Including their names on their works.
【3】What benefit can the winners get from the competition?
A.Getting their works published in December.
B.Receiving free copies of the magazine.
C.Being awarded at least $ 20 in cash.
D.Having a chance to tour New Zealand.
24、People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental wellbeing and are less likely to report symptoms of depression than those who do not, according to new research from the College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University. The team also found that people who eat savoury (咸味的) snacks such as crisps (薯片), which are low in nutrients, are more likely to report greater levels of anxiety.
Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study surveyed 428 adults from across the UK and looked at the relationship between their consumption of fruit, vegetables, sweet and savoury snacks, and their psychological health. The research found that both nutrient rich fruit and nutrient poor savoury snacks appeared to be linked to psychological health. They also found that there was no direct association between eating vegetables and psychological health. Based on the survey, the more often people ate fruit, the lower they scored for depression and the higher for mental wellbeing, independent of the overall quantity of fruit intake. By contrast, there was no link between these everyday memory lapses (差错) and fruit and vegetables intake or sweet snacks, suggesting a unique relationship between these nutrient poor savoury snacks, everyday mental lapses, and psychological health.
Lead author, PhD student Nicola-Jayne Tuck commented, “Very little is known about how diet may affect mental health and wellbeing, and while we did not directly examine causality here, our findings could suggest that frequently snacking on nutrient-poor savoury foods may increase everyday mental lapses, which in turn reduces psychological health.”
“It is possible that changing what we snack on could be a really simple way to improve our mental wellbeing. Conversely, it is also possible that the forthcoming restriction of processed snacks at checkouts, due to come in this October, could not only improve the country’s physical health, but mental health too.”
“Overall, it’s definitely worth trying to get into the habit of reaching for the fruit bowl.”
【1】Which may lead to greater level of anxiety?
A.Vegetables.
B.Fruit.
C.Savoury snacks.
D.Grain.
【2】What can we learn from paragraph 2?
A.There is a relation between the nutrient poor snacks and mental health.
B.The more fruit people eat, the lower they scored for depression.
C.Rich fruit appear not to be linked to psychological health.
D.There was a direct link between eating vegetables and psychological health.
【3】What does the underlined word “causality” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A.The relation between fruit and vegetables.
B.The close relation between exercise and health.
C.The relation between snacks and mental health.
D.The relation between diet and mental health and wellbeing.
【4】Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A.Eating habits can prevent disease
B.Eating unhealthy snacks often is harmful to health
C.Eating vegetables often can improve mental health
D.Eating fruit often may contribute to positive mental wellbeing
25、In nature, falling leaves are known to be associated with the end of the season, when dying leaves fall to the ground to welcome the upcoming autumn. Most people collect the leaves and dry them, _______ Solange Nunes, a Brazilian artist with a degree in Fine Arts uses the leaves _______ a canvas (帆布)for embroidery (刺绣). By _______ and error, Nunes _______ her works, and she now _______ her art with over 10k people on Instagram (an app of Facebook).
Years ago, she _______ take walks and bring branches, leaves or seeds home. One time, she decided to do a test with the leaves. It was a _______ . There was no _______ she could turn to and the “canvas” was extremely _______ , meaning it required handling with care. She researched leaves and did many tests ________ she got the desired effect, and then, since 2017, she has ________ herself only to embroidery on dry leaves. It is a job that she does with a lot of ________ and she carries that into her way of thinking and ________ the world. Through it, she tries to help people ________ to the beauty and ________ of life, the beauty that is short-lived, and the life that is very brief in the eyes of a human.
【1】
A.so
B.but
C.or
D.and
【2】
A.through
B.into
C.upon
D.as
【3】
A.trial
B.experience
C.success
D.doubt
【4】
A.perfected
B.designed
C.spread
D.arranged
【5】
A.exchanges
B.connects
C.satisfies
D.shares
【6】
A.used to
B.tended to
C.agreed to
D.desired to
【7】
A.miracle
B.challenge
C.beginning
D.mistake
【8】
A.theory
B.indication
C.reference
D.practice
【9】
A.firm
B.solid
C.fragile
D.slight
【10】
A.while
B.since
C.unless
D.until
【11】
A.committed
B.entertained
C.related
D.persuaded
【12】
A.effort
B.technology
C.passion
D.courage
【13】
A.rewarding
B.judging
C.protecting
D.seeing
【14】
A.add
B.awaken
C.contribute
D.refer
【15】
A.quality
B.simplicity
C.idea
D.definition
26、为了更好地举办2018年天津“全运会”,有关部门现向全社会招聘志愿者。
招聘要求:
1. 服务热情;
2. 文化知识丰富;
3. 英语表达能力强,
4. 沟通能力强。
假如你叫李津,请根据以上要求,写一封想成为志愿者申请信。
注意:1. 字数100词以上;
2. 参考词汇:使者 ambassador; “全运会” National Games
3. 开头结尾已写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Thank you for taking your time to read my letter.
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Sincerely,
Li Jin
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