1、Her name is Alex, which is _______ Alexandra.
A.shortage for B.shortage of C.short for D.short of
2、All we need ________ a piece of advice on how we can improve our time management.
A.are B.is C.were D.was
3、——How heavily it is raining!
—— What a pity!We have to_____our sports meeting.
A.put off B.put out
C.put on D.put up
4、The teacher as well as 6 girls and 8 boys from her class ________visiting a museum when the earthquake struck the city.
A. was B. were C. had been D. is
5、Yuan Long ping is ______ university professor. He likes playing _____ violin.
A. a; the B. an; / C. a ; a D. an ; a
6、Octacore allows cell phone users to run multiple applications at the same time without the phone________ to stand still.
A.coming
B.having come
C.to come
D.come
7、Many new houses ________ for the local people since last year.
A.were built
B.are being built
C.are building
D.have been built
8、Mr. Johnson, please give me a chance, I promise I’ll give you a wonderful surprise.
A. then B. or C. and D. when
9、______ and out of breath, we reached the top of the mountain and stopped _____ the beautiful scenery.
A.Tiring, to admire
B.Being tired, admiring
C.Tired, to admire
D.Tired, admiring
10、The classic superheroes like Spiderman or Superman to many decades ago.
A.was dated B.dated back
C.date back D.was dating
11、The boy was so ________ about Net games that he played online over ten hours every day.
A.interested B.crazy C.pleased D.puzzled
12、If you want to learn more about it,________ here.
A.clicking
B.click
C.clicked
D.to click
13、Zhangye has set up Qilian Mountain Nature Reserve,______ animals and plants can be protected well.
A.from which B.why C.when D.where
14、—Do you advocate ________ trucks from the city centre?
—I can’t agree more. After all, people’s health is the most important thing of all.
A.to ban
B.banning
C.to banning
D.ban
15、The screw was so tight that it ________ not move.
A.could
B.should
C.would
D.might
16、She didn’t live up to ________ had been expected of her.
A.what
B.which
C.that
D.all
17、_______ in rich soil, these seeds can grow fast.
A.Having grown
B.To grow
C.Grew
D.Grown
18、Robert is said ______ abroad, but I don’t know what country he studied in.
A.to have studied
B.to study
C.to be studying
D.to have been studying
19、Every National Day, the city streets are full of_________.
A.transportation B.boats C.traffic D.movement
20、I________ at the photos on the notice board when I heard a voice behind me.
A.was looking
B.looked
C.have looked
D.would look
21、At the end of the program, the students are paid $600—a way this program differs from others, ________ often charge a fee.
A.who
B.that
C.they
D.which
22、It looked like rain. , it is clear this morning.
A. While B. But
C. However D. So
23、We ________ to rush through our meals, ________ to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths.
A.tend; forgetting
B.intended; forgot
C.tending; forgetting
D.intending; forget
24、Stephon Marbury, 40, who helped the club—Beijing Ducks _____ three CBA championship titles will end his basketball career in China.
A. secure B. grasp
C. purchase D. reserve
25、The proposal ______ the computer room _______ be closed must be resisted.
A. which; be B. which; must be
C. that; be D. that; must be
26、AI is a tool, a powerful tool that for the first time in human evolution provides the means to improve analyses, thinking, decision capabilities and creativity. These four human capabilities can be found in most of our daily activities, at personal, social and business level. Having a tool can definitely improve our capabilities.
As any tool we invented, it robs us of something: While AI has increased human strength and required fewer resources, it reduces the need for a single person to be “strong”! We have plenty of examples of complains from the past towards the appearance of new tools.
Plato, the great Greek philosopher, once reported in his dialogues of concerns raised by the use of writing, a tool that would have robbed people from their capabilities to memorize, since memories could be shifted to writings on parchment (羊皮纸). Therefore, in a way, there is nothing really new in our reaction to this new tool.
The opportunities offered, however are huge, and as for previous invented tools, the time will soon come when we will no longer have an option to use or not use AI.
The IBM Global AI Adoption Report based on 2022 data point s out that only 1 company in 5 is not using or planning to use AI. According to McKinsey and Gartner, the two most well-known consulting (咨询) companies, most medium and large companies are already using AI and by the end of this decade all will be using it as an integral part of their activity support. In other words, by the end of this decade, there will be two kind of companies, those using AI and those that are out of business.
【1】According to the author, what has AI done for us?
A.Rob us of some resources.
B.Reduce personal strengths.
C.Improve our capabilities.
D.Make decisions for humans.
【2】Why is Plato mentioned in the passage?
A.To highlight the power of new inventions since ancient times.
B.To provide an example of people's concerns about new inventions.
C.To show that people have been making new inventions all the time.
D.To make sure that people understand the importance of new inventions.
【3】What does IBM Global AI Adoption Report show?
A.Only large companies will use AI.
B.Mckinsey and Gartner are already using AI.
C.Most companies are using or planing to use AI.
D.There will be two kinds of companies in ten years.
【4】Which one is a suitable title for this text?
A.Why Should We Use AI?
B.Where Is AI Leading Us?
C.What Should We Do with AI?
D.To Use or Not to use AI, It's a Question.
27、However difficult you find it to arrange your time, it will pay off in the long run if you set aside a certain part of the day for study — and stick to it. It is best to make a weekly schedule (计划表) 【1】. And make sure you have sometime to be with yourself: reading a novel or watching a television program.
As part of your weekly schedule, it is also advisable to consider exactly what you have to do in that week, and make sure that you handle the most significant tasks first. It's wise to leave the easier or less urgent areas of your work until later.
【2】. Don't do it just anywhere. If you always study in the same place, preferably a room of your own, you will find it easier to adjust mentally to the activity when you enter that area.【3】.
Make sure that all the physical equipment that you use such as a desk is at a good height for you. 【4】 if you use a personal computer. Consult some resources and avoid the typical student aches and pains. It may be that you actually need to take your mind right off for a period of time if you are working on the topic your teacher has set but finding it hard to concentrate. “Emptying the mind” can work wonders sometimes.【5】, not thinking about it at all.
A.Work hard and focus on your study
B.Don't waste time doing anything that is useless
C.You should have everything that you might need at hand
D.On a physical levels make sure you have an area or space for study
E.There are plenty of guidelines available from the movement on angles to lighting
F.You may return to it refreshed and full of ideas after a period away from the work
G.Don't forget to make sure that you have enough time left for amusement activities
28、From the outside, Taylor Swift — an 11-time Grammy Award winner with 55.5 million monthly online listeners—seems to be used to success.
But at New York University’s graduation ceremony in May of 2022, the 32-year-old country music singer-songwriter told her schoolmates that her achievements were really a result of something else: moments of rejection (否决). “The times I was told ‘no’ or wasn’t included, wasn’t chosen, didn’t win-looking back, it really feels like those moments were as important as. If not more significant than, the moments I was told ‘yes.’ ” Swift said.
Swift said those depressing moments made her feel “hopelessly lonely” growing up, starting at a very young age. As a kid, she said, she would be angry about not getting invited to sleepovers (在外过夜). She remembered connecting with music managers at age13, and being told that “only 35-year-old housewives listen to country music.”
Her responses to those moments were impressive. Alone in her room, she’d write songs “that would get me a ticket somewhere else.” She posted songs online and connected with other teenage country fans online.
Working on her music and herself—instead of thinking about being told “no”—paid off. She signed a development deal at age 13, had a songwriting contract a year later and a recording contract by age 15, released her first album at age 16, and won four Grammys at age 20 in 2010.
Her advice to the class of 2022: Learn to live with those discouraging experiences. “My experience has been that my mistakes led to the best things in my life,” she said. “And being embarrassed when you mess up? It’s part of the human experience. Getting back up, dusting yourself off and seeing who still wants to hang out with you afterward and laugh about it, that’s a gift.”
【1】What led to her success according to Taylor Swift?
A.Her ambition to win an award.
B.The support from online listeners.
C.The important moments in her life.
D.Her experiences of being refused.
【2】Which is Taylor’s reaction to her depressing moments?
A.Composing songs.
B.Sharing her stories.
C.Making friends online.
D.Reflecting on her failure.
【3】What can we learn from Taylor Swift’s story?
A.Education is the key to success.
B.Our attitude towards failure matters.
C.It’s important to avoid our mistakes.
D.We should work hard since an early age.
29、Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend”. But MacKenzie, a four-pound chihuahua, who was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020, is making the world a better place for humans and animals alike.
In its tenth year in 2020, the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane Association, the country’s first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions (贡献) to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges’ hearts.
MacKenzie’s path to stardom was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube (管子) for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue (救助) center,” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundations New York-based charitable organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heart-warming and inspiring story makes her a worthy receiver of Americans top dog honor!
【1】What can we learn about the American Hero Dog Competition?
A.It was started by a charitable organization.
B.It was meant to honor caretakers of dogs.
C.It takes place every ten years.
D.It was first held in 2012.
【2】Which of the following best describes MacKenzie?
A.Talented and strong.
B.Courageous and selfless.
C.Funny and friendly.
D.Confident and picky.
【3】In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie’s visits?
A.Learning from failures.
B.Valuing physical health.
C.Understanding the disabled.
D.Developing practical ability.
【4】What’s the best title for the text?
A.Dogs Are Man’s Best Friends
B.Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated
C.2020 American Hero Dog: A Tiny Chihuahua
D.Touching Stories Between MacKenzie and People
30、As a teenager in the 1960s, growing up in suburbs south of Boston, I fell under the control of the very pleasantly ________ mysteries (谜) of the Chinese language. Someday, I told myself, I would ________ the meanings of the mysteries.
So, entering college, I decided to ________ the study of Chinese. But my small college in Maine offered no courses in that language. Following graduation from college, I entered an evening course at a language center for adults, and thus ________ my personal journey in the study of Chinese. That journey ________ George Washington and Georgetown universities, the Department of State’s Foreign Language Institute’s early mornings classes… and after a 15-year ________, restarted in tutoring classes starting in 1999 and later in independent study at George Mason University without ________ From 1983 and through the following decades, a dozen business trips to China ________ my study of Chinese, I experienced the amazing change of China.
In 2012, I retired. I began to attend weekly presentations about Chinese affairs sponsored (主办) by George Mason’s Confucius Institute, where by late 2014 this casual (偶然的) contact had led to the ________ of a Chinese Reading Club. By mid-2016 six experienced Chinese learners could read and discuss difficult, ________ literary shorter works of such ________ Chinese authors as Mo Yan, Liu Zhenyun, and Su Tong.
Under the teachers’ guidance the ________ and joys of the group meetings to understand the secretes of the short stories I read, in Chinese, have brought me to a deeper understanding of China. I am personally ________ for the opportunity provided. I can only suggest George Mason Confucius Institute consider ________ the model of this reading group to others, as the world’s most spoken and read language is ________ popular among the Westerners who have started the wonderful voyage to it.
【1】
A.relaxing
B.inviting
C.developing
D.confusing
【2】
A.explain
B.deepen
C.uncover
D.evaluate
【3】
A.look into
B.break off
C.seek out
D.take up
【4】
A.launched
B.spread
C.delayed
D.shared
【5】
A.shook off
B.wound through
C.set up
D.lived with
【6】
A.interaction
B.break
C.improvement
D.exchange
【7】
A.difficulties
B.encouragement
C.guidance
D.delivery
【8】
A.strengthened
B.started
C.interrupted
D.ended
【9】
A.formation
B.breakup
C.factor
D.wave
【10】
A.regularly
B.highly
C.rapidly
D.suitably
【11】
A.revised
B.respected
C.annoyed
D.doubted
【12】
A.weaknesses
B.challenges
C.sufferings
D.strengths
【13】
A.demanding
B.concerned
C.grateful
D.anxious
【14】
A.promising
B.cancelling
C.selling
D.promoting
【15】
A.increasingly
B.discouragingly
C.frighteningly
D.decreasingly
31、课文原文填空
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his 【1】. It is not unusual for 【2】 of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is 【3】 and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become 【4】 to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should 【5】 your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
32、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One noon, Mark knocked at the door, saying, “Take the letter.” Then, a little girl answered from inside, “I’m coming.” But after 3 minutes, no one came. Mark, the postman, said again, “Please hurry. I have to go to the next place.”
The girl, Jane, replied, “Sir, put the letter under the door. I’m coming. But it’ll take more time.” The old postman replied, “No, I’m waiting. It’s a registered letter. So your signature is needed.”
After a long time, the door open. Mark was angry and was about to shout at the girl. But when the door opened, he was shocked to see a little girl who had no legs. He immediately had great pity for her. He quietly gave her the letter, took her signature and left.
The little girl often lived alone in her house. Her mother wasn’t in this world. And her father used to work far away. He wasn’t rich and could not buy the girl prostheses(假肢). To take care of her, her aunt stayed with her every night. But she lived alone during the day.
In about two months, whenever mail came, Mark would knock and call Jane. Then he’d wait patiently at the door. Gradually, interaction and attachment(依恋) grew between them. And they learned more about each other.
Jane noticed Mark used to come barefoot(赤脚) to deliver mail. The rainy season came. One day, when Mark left after delivering the letter, his footprints were left on the wet soil. Jane came out with a piece of paper, put it on the footprints and took down the picture of his feet. Then she handed her aunt the pocket money she had saved, and asked her to get shoes of that size and keep them in the house.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右。2. 请按如下格式作答。
Days later, Jane heard the old postman knock on her door.
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“I can’t give her legs, but I can give her prostheses,” Mark suddenly thought, and decided to buy.
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