1、Mary __________ up the toy car and let it run across the room.
A.worked B.walked C.washed D.wound
2、I told you that every effort paid off and you should stick to your goal, ________?
A.didn’t I
B.shouldn’t you
C.isn’t it
D.didn’t it
3、Mr.White works with a chemical import-export company,but he________for this industrial exhibition, since he is on leave.
A.has worked B.works C.has been working D.is working
4、__________ his skyrocketing popularity , Korean film star Kim Soo-kyun (金秀贤) will meet Asian fans, covering China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea.
A. With regard to B. In response to C. In spite of D. In terms of
5、The government's strong action demonstrated its _____to crush the rebellion.
A.energy B.resistance C.courage D.determination
6、She is quite________to office work. You had better offer her some suggestions when necessary.
A. familiar B. similar
C. fresh D. sensitive
7、There are other languages that sound extremely different, ________ they’re conveying exactly the same meaning.
A.as though B.even though C.so that D.in that
8、The change of a job can be a very challenging and ______ experience for most people.
A.inspiring
B.disturbing
C.motivating
D.fascinating
9、________by the teacher to leave the classroom made him feel ashamed.
A.Asked
B.Being asked
C.Having asked
D.To have asked
10、After several days of heavy rain the roof ______ with a loud noise, crashing onto the ground.
A. came out B. came down C. came on D. came up
11、The way we use a language is so________that one could say there are as many varieties as speakers of English.
A.individual
B.common
C.exceptional
D.reliable
12、Nature’s repair process is slow and steady, with cells being ______ renewed.
A.strangely
B.constantly
C.casually
D.relatively
13、________ for two days, Jessica managed to finish her project ahead of time.
A. To work B. Worked
C. To be working D. Having worked
14、For British people, somebody standing too close may make them focus less on what others are saying than on ______ close he or she is to them.
A.what B.where C.which D.how
15、As a doctor, I spend most of the time with my patients, and that’s ______ it is in my day.
A. how B. when C. why D. where
16、He ______ it on schedule, but somehow he fell behind.
A. must have done B. might finish
C. could have finished D. could finish
17、If he had been working hard, he ______ in the office now. However, he didn’t.
A. would be working B. were to be working C. was working D. should work
18、The only problem was ______ we kept getting lost! But people in Tianjin are very friendly and helpful.
A. why B. whether
C. that D. how
19、I have been writing a novel which is based on a real love story and it ________ be finished early next month.
A.can
B.must
C.should
D.need
20、Nowadays people are more likely to go to ______ mall than visit the tailor when shopping for clothes, so tailors have adapted to _________ new reality.
A. the; a B. /; the C. the; the D. a; a
21、As the labor market becomes more attractive, more companies are sending their employees to school. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is the latest company to use tuition assistance for employees – which for decades has been a part of many business’ benefits packages – as part of a renewed effort to bring in and cultivate talent. And while the impact of such programs has yet to be fully assessed, many see it as a positive – although gradual – movement.
“For workers, it gives them a better opportunity for development,” says Colleen Flaherty Manchester, a professor. “For firms, they are able to recruit the type of employees who have value education and are less likely to turn over, and thus have a higher level of retention(保留) .”
In all, 56 percent of US organizations offer undergraduate educational assistance while 52 percent offer graduate assistance.
Largely driving the trend are Millennials, who happen to be the fastest-growing people in the US workforce today and to whom the idea of tuition support from employers is especially appealing. Nearly 60 percent of Millennials surveyed said they would choose a job with strong professional-development potential over one with regular pay raises. Employers are absolutely adapting to Millennials in the workplace. They recognize that they need more experience, more knowledge, more mentoring to be successful. And they’re asking for it.
Of more than 140,000 Starbucks employees, only about 4,000 have signed up for the company’s College Achievement Plan. What the long-term effects such programs might have for companies’ retention and turnover rates remain unclear. But, the pluses of these programs are more important than the minuses. We’re going to see a lot more of this in the future.
【1】Using tuition assistance for employees ________.
A. has attracted a large number of talents
B. is a trend that formed recently
C. has existed for scores of years
D. is well received by employees
【2】What can we learn from what Colleen Flaherty said?
A. It is merely beneficial to employees
B. It is a win-win event for employees and employers.
C. Valuing education has become a trend for all companies.
D. It turns out to be tough for firms to find suitable employees.
【3】What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Regular pay raises.
B. More chances to be successful.
C. Educational support.
D. Professional–development potential.
【4】Which of the following statements is TRUE about the programs?
A. The programs can guarantee the employees a good job.
B. The impact of the programs remains to be estimated.
C. Employees will benefit more from the programs than companies.
D. It’s less likely that employees will remain in the same company after receiving the programs.
22、Koziol Lab Job Advert
----Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing
The Koziol lab is seeking highly motivated candidates with diverse backgrounds interested in applying different approaches to investigating fundamental questions in biology and brain research. Candidates with a background and interest in at least one of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
(a)Molecular Biology
(b)Bioinformatics
(c)Mass Spectrometry
(d)Neurobiology
(e)Engineering / Microfluidics
We are interdisciplinary (跨学科)team. Depending on background and interest, the successful candidate can undertake different projects focusing on the subjects above.
OUR RESEARCH
We are addressing the following questions:
(1)How can information or memory be stored in the brain?
(2)How can cells communicate with each other?
(3)What changes occur in the brain during development, ageing or in disease?
BENEFITS
Salary and benefits for research assistants are based on experience and qualifications. For internships (实习工)and students, stipends (津贴)are available. We have strong administrative support who can assist with housing, visas and other personal matters.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
The candidate must have or is about to obtain a Master degree in a relevant field, such as Molecular Biology, Informatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, Neurobiology, Biology, Medicine or related field.
LOCATION & WEB
26 Science Park Road, ZGC Life Science Park, Changping District, Beijing 102206, China
Koziol Laboratory Website:
www.DNALaboratory.org
CIBR Institute Website:
en.cibr.ac.cn
【1】Who are encouraged to apply for the job?
A.Those who are good at English.
B.Those who are interested in Biology.
C.Those who do well in Neurobiology.
D.Those who used to work as engineers.
【2】Who are most likely to benefit from their research ?
A.Disabled workers.
B.Inexperienced doctors.
C.Drivers with eyesight problems.
D.Students with memory problems.
【3】What do we know about the job advertisement?
A.All applicants will have the same and fixed salary.
B.Only those with a master degree can apply for the job.
C.Required educational backgrounds are necessary for applicants.
D.Applicants have to present application forms to the two websites.
23、Britain's streets are becoming increasingly crowded with throwaway facemasks and protective gloves, a survey has found, as councils warn that they are battling with a mountain of personal protective equipment (PPE) litter.
Four in ten councils have identified throwaway masks, gloves and other forms of PPE as a problem in their area, and warned that it could pose an infection risk.
The District Councils' Network (DCN) represents 187 regional authorities, covering waste collection for 22 million people. “As well as being potentially dangerous for pets and wildlife, there is a risk that they could spread infection,” it said. “The World Health Organization has warned that appropriate handling is essential to avoid any increase in the spread of disease.”
Councils are already struggling with waste collection during the pandemic as residents are creating more rubbish while spending longer periods at home. The DCN said some weeks this summer had been like “Christmas collections", referring to the larger amounts of rubbish over the festive period.
Dan Humphreys, the DCN's chief for enhancing quality of life, said: “Facemasks, gloves and other forms of PPE are designed to protect people but poor handling risks doing the opposite. We would remind residents to think about how they deal with their waste.”
Scientists, however, have warned that even if masks are dealt with properly, 124,000 tons of single-use facemasks could end up in landfill if people do not switch to reusable coverings.
【1】What is DCN's attitude towards PPE litter?
A.Worried.
B.Tolerant.
C.Skeptical.
D.Approving.
【2】Why is “Christmas collections” mentioned in paragraph 4?
A.To recall the festival.
B.To admire the atmosphere.
C.To advocate the collection.
D.To criticize the phenomenon.
【3】What can we infer from the scientists' warning?
A.It is better to produce multiple-use equipment.
B.It is better to use reusable equipment.
C.More rubbish will be produced.
D.More landfills will be built.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.The benefits of wearing facemasks.
B.The ways of dealing with rubbish.
C.The problem of handling PPE litter.
D.The importance of protecting individuals.
24、 A shark moving around the coastline is normally a worrying sight,but this waterborne drone(无人机)threatens floating rubbish instead of people.
Developed by Dutch company RanMarine, the WasteShark takes nature as its inspiration with its whale shark-like mouth. Responsible for collecting waste, the drone will begin operations in Dubai Marina in November after a year of trials with local partner Ecocoast.
According to RanMarine, the WasteShark is available in both autonomous and remote-controlled models. Measuring just over five feet by three-and-a-half feet(1.5 meters by 1.1 meter),it can carry up to 352 pounds of rubbish(159.6 kg)and has an operational battery life of 16 hours.
By 2016 there were approximately 150 million tons of plastic in the world's oceans. One paper from December 2014 estimated that over a quarter of a million tons of ocean plastic pollution was afloat.
"WasteShark also has the abilities to gather air and water quality data, remove chemicals out of the water such as oil,and heavy metals,and scan the seabed to read its depth and outlines,"said Oliver Cunningham, one of the co-founders of RanMarine. "Fitted with a collision-avoidance system, the drone uses laser imaging detection and ranging technology to detect an object in its path and stop or back up if the object approaches."
"Our drones are designed to move through a water system, whether it's around the perimeter(周边) or through the city itself. The drones are that last line of defense between the city and the open ocean," added Cunningham. "WasteSharks are operating in Dubai, South Africa and the Netherlands and cost $ 17,000 for the remote-controlled model and just under $ 23,000 for the autonomous model."
Dubai-based operator Ecocoast has two WasteShark drones. Co-founder Dana Liparts says they will clean waterfronts for clients including hotels and environmental authorities and that Ecocoast' intention is to have the collected rubbish recycled or upcycled. However, Liparts argues that cleaning waterways doesn't have a one-size-fits-all solution and requires a combination of new technology, preventative measures and changing people's attitudes towards littering.
【1】What do we know about the WasteShark?
A. It can frighten sharks away. B. It is an ocean explorer.
C. It is a rubbish collector. D. It can catch fish instead of people.
【2】What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us?
A. The causes of ocean pollution. B. The dangers of using plastics.
C. The severity of ocean garbage pollution. D. The importance of ocean protection.
【3】What will the WasteShark do with an approaching object?
A. Avoid crashing into it. B. Break it into pieces.
C. Swallow it. D. Fly over it.
【4】Which of the following ideas does Liparts agree with?
A. The WasteShark should be used more widely.
B. More measures should be taken to make water clean.
C. The production cost of WasteSharks should be reduced.
D. People should take a positive attitude to new technology.
25、 While shopping I came across a young woman trying on sneakers. She told me she was _________ a baby and that her feet were already starting to swell, so her mom _________ her to get some sneakers. I told her I liked the shoes she was trying on. We talked more about her pregnancy, She was only 14 weeks along and seemed very _________, talking a lot about the coming baby smilingly. She told me that she just moved back in with her mom in expectation of the baby.
As I began to _________ our conversation I told her she should definitely get the sneakers if they were _________because they looked good. She asked me if I knew whether they _________ payment by installment (分期付款) because the sneakers were a little bit beyond her _________, but she really liked them.
Her _________ took me back to my youth. I grew up relatively poor. Kids with more would _________ my brother and me as they watched our mother picking furniture out of the trash. I was flooded with __________ and with a strong desire to help her.
I asked her whether she would buy them if I were to __________ her $ 20 toward the sneakers. She started crying __________. It seemed like she wasn’t sure whether she should say __________. She accepted the money after I made up a little __________ about earning some money the previous day, which of course never happened. She hugged me tight and expressed her __________ many times, and ran right up to the register with the sneakers.
A.nursing
B.expecting
C.feeding
D.adopting
A.ordered
B.inspired
C.permitted
D.advised
A.excited
B.amused
C.frustrated
D.confused
A.change
B.make
C.hold
D.end
A.valuable
B.washable
C.comfortable
D.affordable
A.allow
B.obtain
C.choose
D.give
A.hope
B.budget
C.control
D.imagination
A.solution
B.preference
C.question
D.effort
A.get along with
B.look out for
C.make fun of
D.do harm to
A.sympathy
B.admiration
C.curiosity
D.enthusiasm
A.throw
B.lend
C.send
D.offer
A.gradually
B.eventually
C.immediately
D.decidedly
A.sorry
B.yes
C.thanks
D.goodbye
A.story
B.excuse
C.plot
D.lie
A.appreciation
B.apology
C.satisfaction
D.feelings
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Museum Craze Involves More Teenagers
More museums are here waiting for you! China’s capital, Beijing, is going to open another batch (一批) of museums this year. The building of a new branch of the Palace Museum, one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, kicked off as well.
As the museum craze has grown stronger in the past few years, teenagers in China have become more involved in exploring museums, where they can immerse (沉浸) themselves in modern technology as well as culture from the past. According to Educator magazine, visits by teenagers to museums each year increased from 220 million to 290 million in the past 5 years. Among the increasing numbers of museum visitors, many of them were teenagers accompanied by their families, reported Guangming Daily earlier this month.
To draw younger visitors, many museums are creating more offline activities for the purpose of spreading Chinese culture. They include artifact making, night visits, secret adventures, treasure evaluation, and some interesting courses. At the China Hangzhou Arts & Crafts Museum, for example, teenagers gathered around to make paper umbrellas during the Spring Festival holiday. With white gloves on and little spades in their hands, visitors in Henan province got to experience the daily work of archaeologists (考古学家). Apart from the activities, some museums even open branches especially designed for teenagers. A hall called Popular Agricultural Science for Young Visitors is a special branch launched by China Agricultural Museum. It is an exhibition hall that combines both visual and audio technology to involve teenagers in agriculture. Besides these offline approaches, a number of museums have also created official websites for teenagers, the Palace Museum in particular. Online visitors may go on an exciting adventure on the website in the style of a comic book.
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