1、Days before my ______ for Shanghai, my cousin made prediction without the slightest bit of irony,” You’ll fall in love in China."
A.presentation B.adjustment C.transportation D.departure
2、 I began to feel ______ in the new school when I saw some familiar faces.
A. at home B. at heart
C. at will D. at sight
3、--Would you mind me asking you some questions,Sir?
--_________.
A. Sure,please B. My pleasure
C. Yes,please D. Go ahead
4、—Could you tell me the ______ of making such tasty cakes?
—Well, I just follow the directions in the cookbook.
A.trick B.feature C.technology D.fashion
5、 — How long do you suppose it is ______ he arrived here?
— No more than half a week.
A. when B. before C. after D. since
6、The teacher gave me a piece of paper ________.
A.to write on
B.to be written on
C.to write in
D.to be written
7、— Haven’t met Mary lately. What has happened to her?
— Well, it’s about three months ________she worked here.
A. before B. after C. since D. when
8、When____to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, ____nervous or anxious.
A.exposed; felt
B.exposed; feeling
C.exposing; feeling
D.exposing; felt
9、Would you please ___ the paper for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes?
A.look around
B.look into
C.look up
D.look through
10、-Don't forget to return the book in two weeks.
-______.Don't worry about it.
A.Yes,I will B.No,I won't
C.Sorry,I don’t D.I don't think so
11、I would rather ________ a little earlier to avoid ________in the rush hour traffic.
A.to start; catching
B.start; being caught
C.start; to be caught
D.starting; being caught
12、— Is there anything wrong. Bob? You look sad.
—Oh, nothing much. In fact, I ______ of my friends back home.
A. have just thought B. was just thinking
C.would just think D. will just be thinking
13、The music of the film _________ by him sounds so ___________ .
A. playing, exciting B. played, excited
C. playing, excited D. played, exciting
14、“____ match between these two teams was great,” said Jim, “ and I hope to see ___ second.”
A. A; the B. The ; / C. The; a D. A; a
15、________ is often the case all over the world with new areas of economic activity, the sharing economy is developing faster than existing regulations or ongoing supervision.
A.It
B.What
C.As
D.Which
16、Personally speaking, Chinese parents should encourage children more, getting their confidence to _____ .
A. pick up B. turn up C. build up D. take up
17、 -Mum,I always feel everything is unfair to me.
--Complaints in life ________ no sense,for things will be what they should be.
A. make B. have made
C. will make D. are making
18、The bank strongly resisted _______ interest rates.
A.to cut B.having cut C.being cut D.cutting
19、On Wednesday, the World Health Organization announced that the number of people killed by Ebola has now risen to over five thousand, with more than fourteen thousand ______.
A. having infected B. to infect
C. infected D. infecting
20、Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me ______ my weekend had been.( )
A. that B. if C. what D. how
21、In 1985, Tommy Burrell inherited(继承) a piece of land in West Sussex, England, which is 3500 acres. It had been in his family for more than 200 years. As it was a failing farm, he and his wife Isabella Tree, were all set to run a traditional farm, but soon realized the costs far outweighed the profits. The land wasn't suitable for growing crops anymore.
So, in 2001, the couple decided to try something else--an experiment in “rewilding”, or restoring environments to their natural state. They reintroduced native species, including Tamworth pigs, Exmoor ponies, longhorn cattle, and deer. Then they took out all the fences and let the animals wander freely.
In the following years, the land went through an incredible change. The once neat fields were covered with bushes, creating habitats where new plant and animal species could grow.
Now it's home to many different creatures, including two rare species of bats, nightingales, peregrine falcons, white storks, and even turtle doves, whose numbers have dropped by 98 percent in the U. K. over the last few decades!
“We were living in a biological desert. Now, ecologists are blown away all the time by just the amount of life here," Isabella said. "It shows the potential that this kind of project has for changing trends of biodiversity decline.
What's more, the land is now profitable! Tommy and Isabella offer multiple services there, including walking tours, safaris, photography classes, and rewilding workshops. They also sell meat to control their large animal populations, and even allow visitors to spend a night outside in the tents they set up.
What a promising outcome! This is amazing news for conservationists and shows that our planet can be returned to its natural glory, if only we let it. Now, it's a beautiful reminder of how ecosystems can be restored by letting Mother Nature take the control.
【1】What did the couple do with the land?
A.They planted trees on it.
B.They raised animals on it.
C.They restored it to its natural state.
D.They transformed it into a traditional farm.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “blown away” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.Amused.
B.Impressed.
C.Disappointed.
D.Confused.
【3】Which is one of the ways the couple make profits?
A.Selling tents to tourists.
B.Selling what they grow on the land.
C.Killing animals and selling the meat.
D.Drawing rare animals and selling the pictures.
【4】What can be inferred about the couple?
A.They have creative ideas.
B.They succeeded through hard labor.
C.They are too lazy to manage a farm.
D.They care more about money than the ecosystem.
22、One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes—swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.
Sunshine Bay If the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning (召唤), then look no further than 8 Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: $ 2.6 million-$ 2.8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405 442 905 |
Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234 |
Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1.5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702 |
Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine & Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588 |
【1】What’s the special aspect of Sunshine Bay?
A.It can be rented out.
B.It’s near the sea.
C.It has woods nearby.
D.Its price is low.
【2】Which property best suits people who are interested in architecture designing?
A.Sunshine Bay.
B.Murrumbateman.
C.Tura Beach.
D.Jindabyne.
【3】What do the four properties have in common?
A.They are located in urban regions.
B.They are places with ocean views.
C.They are accessible to sand and water.
D.They are a good escape from urban life.
23、
What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds quickly and efficiently to help people affected by armed conflict. We also respond to disasters in conflict zones, because the effects of a disaster are compounded if a country is already at war. | |
Coronavirus: COVID-19 pandemic For people living in conflict zones, the pandemic spread of coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19) represents a dramatic threat to life. Health systems are destroyed by war, and it could be difficult for people in these areas to prioritize actions related to the coronavirus COVID-19 as there could be many other more immediate threats to life, such as gunfire and bombings. | Enabling people with disabilities & physical rehabilitation In addition to developing our own prosthetics technology we have acquired a high level of expertise and attach great importance to maintaining support for a project over many years. As well as providing physical recovery services, we help people with disabilities play a full part in society. This includes promoting the setting up of small business, providing professional training and promoting sport. |
Migrants, refugees, shelter seekers The ICRC has adopted a broad description of migrants, to involve all people who leave or fell their home to seek safety or better prospects abroad, and who may be in disaster and need of protection or humanitarian assistance. Refugees and shelter seekers, who are entitle to specific protection under international law, are included in this description. | Access to education Around the world, millions of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence are unable to get an education. The fighting can destroy or damage education facilities, it can make it unsafe to get to school and to be in school. In prolonged conflicts, entire generations can remain without education due to economic hardship and to poorly resourced and weakened education systems. This increases social and economic vulnerabilities and raises the risk of exclusion and abuse for many people, particularly girls. For people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence, the ability to continue or to restart their education is among their top priorities. Education enables people to live and rebuild their lives with dignity and provides them with knowledge and skills to make important decisions about their life, livelihood, and well-being. |
【1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The victims of war also consider the prevention of COVIDO-19 the most important.
B.The ICRC not only oiler physical recovery services but also help the disabled to play sports through professional training.
C.All people away from home or in need take part in the charity campaign for migrants.
D.The entire generations who have suffered so long from war may go without education.
【2】The access to education can be ______.
A.spoiled in conflict zones due to the loss of education facilities
B.particularly difficult for the girls only in prolonged conflicts
C.the least important thing for those suffering from the war
D.effective in helping people flee their homes
【3】We can most probably find this passage from ______.
A.the ICRC official website
B.a newspaper
C.a booklet of charity activities
D.an academic journal
24、When I visited the remote Swedish town. of Alvdalen, I was immediately struck by the forest-covered valley in which it is situated. I was set to meet the last speakers of Elfdalian. The language is currently used only by about 2,500 people, but it has preserved language features that are to be found nowhere else in Scandinavia.
Elfdalian is unique among Nordic (北欧人的) languages, with different tones and sounds. Even the grammar and vocabulary are unlike Swedish. So, while speakers of Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish are able to have simple conversations and understand each other, it is not so with Elfdalian. While Elfdalian originated from the same region as Swedish, it is completely baffling to non-local people.
For centuries, it was unnecessary for the majority of the native Elfdalian-speaking population to learn standard Swedish or other languages, as most trade and economio networks occurred within local areas. Elfdalian remained an active language until the 20th century.
However, with increased mobility and the arrival of mass media, speakers of Elfdalian shifted to Swedish. At present, only half of the residents of Alvdalen speak it, and of the youngest generation, only about 60 children under the age of 15 are fluent in it.
During my visit, I was lucky to be introduced to a group of language activists united under the name Ulum Dalska. Attempts are being made by these local enthusiasts to revive (复苏) the language. After many years of action; Ulum Dalska has recently been successful in convincing the local authorities to start up an Elfdalian-speaking group at the local preschool. This means that, for the first time in history, Elfdalian has made its official entry into the Swedish schooling system.
On the whole, more and more people seem to be convinced of the preciousness of Elfdalian and the need to preserve it for future generations. And in a globalizing world, the right attitude is perhaps the most important step towards a full language recovery.
【1】Why did the author go to the town of Alvdalen?
A.To pay a visit to some friends.
B.To tour a forest-covered valley.
C.To discover a remote Swedish forest.
D.To explore a unique ancient language.
【2】Which of the following best explains “baffling” underlined in Paragraph 2?
A.Out of date.
B.Easy to learn.
C.Convenient to spread.
D.Beyond the comprehension.
【3】What contributed to Elfdalian’s role as an active language before the 20th century?
A.The huge Elfdalian-speaking population.
B.The self-sufficient economy among the locals.
C.The natives’ refusal to accept other languages.
D.The high economic status of Elfdalian-speaking areas.
【4】What do we know about Ulum Dalska?
A.It aims to protect Elfdalian.
B.It is financed by the government.
C.It was initiated by language experts.
D.It tries to reform the teaching philosophy.
【5】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.An encounter with some language activists in Alvdalen
B.Social development determines language evolution
C.Elfdalian, an old tongue, set to come to life
D.Globalization is an unavoidable trend
25、Years ago I began to learn to drive in a driving training center which was a few miles away from where I lived. I had to ________ a bus to get to the center and the bus fee had to be in small ________ for there was no conductor or any ________ paying system available on it.
One day I was in a hurry before I ________ to the bus stop. When I stepped on the bus, at the fee collector which was a box, I began to ________ my pockets to find some change but ________ . I searched again, however, it seemed that there was none, and I began to feel ________ . At the same time, the bus door was already ________ and it was moving.
I ________ to the driver and said I would get off at the next stop ________ it meant I had to get to the training center in some other way. Just at this moment, a lady beside me told the driver that she would ________ me. I knew ________ about the lady. But before I started to expressed my ________ , the driver said, "In that case, just ________ it," And then he said, "If you meet someone who forgets to bring bus fee with them, please ________ it and pay it forward."
The time has long gone for us to need to bring any ________ while traveling and I ________ get on a bus because I have my own car. But I sometimes prefer to ride a ________ to see if there is anyone who needs any small change and then I remember the ________ I once had. And I hold the belief that a small kind action can be ________ in my heart as long as I live.
【1】
A.put on
B.get on
C.take on
D.hold on
【2】
A.wallet
B.bag
C.pocket
D.change
【3】
A.automatic
B.adequate
C.actual
D.attached
【4】
A.rode
B.rushed
C.returned
D.trapped
【5】
A.calculate
B.gather
C.feel
D.seek
【6】
A.cried
B.failed
C.passed
D.defeated
【7】
A.pessimistic
B.astonishing
C.attractive
D.embarrassed
【8】
A.closed
B.open
C.broken
D.unfolded
【9】
A.apologized
B.begged
C.screamed
D.confirmed
【10】
A.since
B.as if
C.though
D.because
【11】
A.refer to
B.come about
C.back up
D.pay for
【12】
A.something
B.nothing
C.everything
D.anything
【13】
A.fault
B.nervousness
C.fright
D.gratitude
【14】
A.see
B.leave
C.forget
D.refuse
【15】
A.pay for
B.look for
C.take for
D.make for
【16】
A.clothes
B.fortune
C.cash
D.ticket
【17】
A.usually
B.accidentally
C.occasionally
D.seldom
【18】
A.bus
B.bike
C.train
D.car
【19】
A.lady
B.driver
C.experience
D.lesson
【20】
A.eased
B.printed
C.hugged
D.figured
26、假如你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序,给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿件,以“A New-year Gift for Our Motherland”为题,介绍你和同学参加2020年元旦快闪活动全过程。
注意:词数不少于60。
提示词:快闪flash mob
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