1、The writer has won the hearts of millions of children with the rich stories _____from her childhood memories.
A. drawing B. to draw
C. draw D. drawn
2、Teenage is an especially important stage for us, ______we are supposed to go all out to improve ourselves because anything can happen.
A. what B. where C. which D. that
3、The visitors were admiring the charming flowers ______ it started to rain.
A. as B. since C. while D. When
4、The Wall Street Journal reports several research studies conducted over the past few years show a persons personality changes _____ time.
A. in B. on C. without D. over
5、Do you want me to go through your essay and check your spelling?
A.get through
B.work through
C.look through
D.see through
6、Nothing taught by others can have the same effect on you as________ learned by yourself.
A.one
B.that
C.those
D.this
7、It seems that living green is _____ easy and affordable.A small step makes a big difference.
A.exactly B.fortunately
C.surprisingly D.hardly
8、—I can’t get on well with some of my classmates.They just leave me in the colD.
—________ But what’s the reason?
A. Sorry to hear that. B. How about that?
C. Don’t mention it. D. Never give up!
9、Please tell me how the accident _______.I am still in the dark.
A.came up B.came out
C.came to D.came about
10、_______the virtual world of RealCine, the headsets even have small openings _______ smells to match the environment.
A.Adding to; give out B.Added to; give off
C.To be added to; giving off D.To add to; giving out
11、Hearing the loud noise outside, Chris ________ his book to check what was happening.
A.took over
B.laid aside
C.brought out
D.made out
12、This meeting room is a non-smoking area. I would like to warn you ______ that if you smoked here you would be fined.
A.in detail
B.in advance
C.in vain
D.in general
13、I was really excited about the plane trip ______ I got on the plane and saw the narrow space between the seats.
A.once
B.where
C.though
D.until
14、---What bad luck! I had a cut in salary yesterday.
--- _____. I warned you not to be late repeatedly but you ignored it.
A. By all means B. Never mind
C. Luck you D. You deserve it
15、Much to our relief, though the airport was foggy, our plane ________ smoothly.
A.picked up
B.took off
C.got away
D.turned up
16、He was born in an extended family. His family, is richer than mine.
A.if so B.if anything C.if ever D.if not
17、—Why didn’t you call me then?
—Oh, my cell-phone was power off. I ________ you otherwise.
A. would call B. had called
C. have called D. would have called
18、Traveling by subway ______ sometimes be quite an adventure, especially during the rush hour.
A.must B.can C.shall D.should
19、The boys knew they had broken the rules, and they were ______ but happy when called to the office.
A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything
20、—Have you informed your dad of the suggestions given by the expert?
— Of course. ____ I came home.
A. So long as B. If only
C. Any time D. The moment
21、Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder caused by the deaths of neurons in parts of the brain. Symptoms include loss of motor control, mood disturbance, ruined sleep and altered sense of smell. It is incurable. Early medical intervention can, however, relieve these symptoms and prolong survival. That makes early diagnosis desirable.
Unfortunately, the initial signs of Parkinson’s vary from person to person and there is no specific test at this early stage which can reliably distinguish it from other brain illnesses. It therefore often goes undetected until clear and characteristic manifestations, such as shakes and slowed body movement, appear. But that may soon change. A study published in ACS Omega, by Chen Xing and Liu Jun at Zhejiang University, in China, describes an invention which may be able to detect Parkinson’s before the beginning of trembling. The device in question is an artificially intelligent electronic nose.
The two researchers set out to build this nose in 2019 when they heard reports of Joy Milne, a retired nurse living in Scotland, who could detect people with Parkinson’s from a characteristic smell they emitted—detectable by her, but undetectable by others.
Mrs Milne first noticed this smell when her husband developed the illness. She made the general connection later, when she smelled it at sufferers’ support groups attended by her spouse. She even noted one seemingly healthy individual as having the disease months before other symptoms developed.
Carting Mrs Milne around the world to sniff patients who may have Parkinson’s is, however, not a practical option, so researchers working with her looked for the smell’s source, with a view to detecting it in some other way. They found it in sebum, an oily liquid substance produced by the skin. The sebum of those with Parkinson’s, they discovered, has unusually high concentrations of certain organic compounds. When these are acted on by yeast cells which live naturally on the skin, the result is the mysterious smell.
This Parkinson’s-specific list can be detected using a laboratory technique called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gems). Unfortunately, GCMS machines are still too complex and expensive to be used routinely in clinics. However, Dr Chen and Dr Liu, who are both biomedical engineers, believed they could come up with a cheaper and more portable alternative.
The outcome is a machine not much bigger than a toaster. They found it could correctly identify a Parkinson’s patient as having the disease about 70% of the time and a healthy control as being clear of it about 80%. That is not yet as good as Mrs Milne’s nose, which has a history of correctly identifying the presence of Parkinson’s all the time. But it is a start. If its reliability can be improved, the portability and potential cheapness of the system may eventually prove a blessing for the early diagnosis of the illness.
【1】What makes early detection of Parkinson’s disease out of the question?
A.The disease progresses too rapidly to spot quickly.
B.Early diagnosis relieves various symptoms and prolongs survival.
C.Early sufferers of Parkinson’s disease display few recognizable symptoms.
D.Dependable examination to diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage is unavailable.
【2】According to the passage, which of the following statements about Joy Milne is TRUE?
A.Mrs Milne first noticed the characteristic smell when attending a sufferer’s support group.
B.Mrs Milne can act as a mobile hospital to detect potential Parkinson’s patients.
C.Mrs Milne detected a Parkinson’s patient long before other signs appear.
D.Mrs Milne volunteered to participate in the research into finding the smell’s source.
【3】What can be inferred from the passage?
A.Detecting the mysterious smell of Parkinson’s patients can only be done in a laboratory.
B.Parkinson’s patients have much more certain organic substances in their skin’s sebum.
C.A toaster-like Parkinson’s patients detecting machine is in high demand.
D.The artificially intelligent nose is expected to reliably detect various diseases in the future.
【4】This passage is mainly about ________.
A.an enormous obstacle to the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
B.a sharp-nosed medical worker who can detect people with Parkinson’s
C.an economical and convenient method to detect Parkinson’s disease early
D.an explanation for Parkinson’s patients emitting a characteristic smell
22、 Edward Latter, five, thought his dog Morse was gone for ever after cruel thieves took him away when the dog escaped from his home.
The 10-month-old dog had been missing since December and the broken-hearted boy even wrote a heartbreaking letter to Santa and posted it to Lapland asking for his pal back for Christmas.
A £10,000 reward was offered by millionaire Simon Cowell after he read about the horrific theft. Cowell said: “It’s heartbreaking to see a little boy’s Christmas ruined. Dogs are so important to many of us. We just hope it helps lead to the safe return of Morse.”
His parents, Amanda Hopkins and Richard Latter, had given up hope of ever seeing their pet again, until they got a call on Friday night. A couple 20 miles away from their home in Marden, Kent, had found a muddy dog walking through their street and thought it could be missing Morse. They brought the Morse in, washed him, and then called Mr Latter who was unsure until he was sent a photo, and then drove the family to the village of Meopham.
The theatre carpenter, 40, said: “Amanda and I were still quite sceptical, but Edward saw him and recognised him straight away. He was absolutely over the moon. He said: ‘I can’t believe it, I have my best friend back. It’s too late for Christmas but this is the best present ever.’ We were still unsure if it was him though—as he wasn’t responding to his name or coming to us.”
“We spent about an hour and half over there and we still were not sure, so we took him home to get his chip scanned. It was only when we took him to the vets on Saturday morning and got his chip scanned that we found out for sure. We instantly broke down in tears. We were just hugging each other, hugging Edward and hugging the dog.” Added Richard.
The family who found missing Morse said they hadn’t yet heard from Simon Cowell about the £10,000 reward hut were happy to get him home.
【1】Why did Edward Latter write to Santa?
A. He wanted Santa to punish the cruel thieves.
B. He wished Santa could bring Morse back for Christmas.
C. He hoped Santa would reward the person finding his dog.
D. He wished he could reunite with his parents for Christmas.
【2】What does the underlined phrase ‘‘over the moon” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. On the move. B. Outer space.
C. In high spirits. D. Beyond description.
【3】Why did Richard Latter have the dog’s chip scanned?
A. To identify the dog.
B. To ensure the dog’s health.
C. To remind Edward Latter to hug the dog.
D. To get the reward millionaire Cowell had promised.
【4】What can we learn from the text?
A. Edward Latter has got his lost Morse back.
B. Simon Cowell was accused of breaking his promise.
C. Santa brought Morse back for Edward Latter after Christmas.
D. The couple has received a reward of £10,000 from Mr Latter.
23、Not very long ago, the question would have seemed absurd. Now it is on the lips of respected scientists; MPs (议员) are beginning to talk of “a war on sugar,” and even England’s chief medical officer has said sugar may have to be, like the old enemy tobacco, taxed in order to protect the nation’s health.
There came a time in the evolution of public attitudes to smoking, when the doctors had been shouting for long enough that the public was broadly aware of the risks and the only question left for Government was: what should we do about it?
Some believe we are now at the same point in our attitudes to sugar. Others—largely but not only representatives of the food and drink industry—say the entire debate has been skewed (歪曲) by those who spread stories deliberately to make people nervous.
More or less everyone agrees that eating too much sugar is bad for you. There is also no doubt obesity is a growing problem which is putting a significant, avoidable burden on the NHS by increasing the rates of diabetes, heart disease and other long-term conditions.
But to what extent is sugar—rather than saturated fats, or salt, carbohydrates or proteins, or any of the other devils of modern diets—the cause of obesity and how much should we worry about it?
Yesterday, hopes of achieving anything resembling clarity (清楚) from the World Health Organisation (WHO) were confused once again, which, widely expected to reduce the recommended sugar intake by a half in new draft guidance, instead said it would continue to recommend that sugar make up no more than 10 percent of the energy we consume, while adding that cutting this to five percent would have “additional benefits”. The decision will now go out to public consultation.
Simon Capewell, professor of the University of Liverpool, said that he suspected “dirty work” on the part of food and drinks companies might lie behind the WHO’s less than resounding message.
“The food industry say Government has no business interfering (介入) in families, we must protect personal choice,” Professor Capewell said. “We say there is no personal choice. At the moment, mother can walk into a supermarket with a choice of four tomato soups—with three, or four, or five teaspoons of sugar in them. She has a choice of thousands of ready meals—with five, or six, or even nine teaspoons of sugar in.”
【1】By referring to smoking the author indicates that .
A.sugar has just turned out to be as harmful as smoking
B.it is not easy for authorities to restrict or ban something
C.it is easy for people to see bad effects of something
D.people must see the disadvantages of sugar immediately
【2】WHO has changed its idea mainly because .
A.it thinks the danger of sugar to health is overemphasized
B.it finds it safe to take in as much sugar as people do now
C.it believes certain amount of intake of sugar does us good
D.it has been put under pressure by food and drinks companies
【3】When reporting the argument about sugar, the author seems to .
A.remain objective
B.stand by those against it
C.believe it harmless
D.hold the view of “wait-and-see”
【4】Which of the following can be the proper title for the passage?
A.Is sugar the new evil?
B.How much sugar do you take daily?
C.Is sugar to be taxed?
D.How much do you know about sugar?
24、Teen Summer Camps Abroad
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Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups
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Location: Worldwide
Dates: 1-4 week programs; June through August
Cost:$1950 per week (10% off book before May l0th) TeL:303-545-2202
French Summer Camp in the French Alps
High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just one hour from Geneva Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.
Dates:.July 8th - August 19th
Cost:$2412 for 2 weeksTeL:450-790-0838
Adventures Cross-Country: Meaningful Service. Real Connections True Adventure.
ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.
Dates: 2-5 week programs; June through August
Cost: $1,900 - $2,200 per week
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Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy
Spend this summer leaning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence. Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.
Dates: 2-5 week programs; June l st-August 30th
Costs: $4,095(2weeks)|$6,295(3weeks)|$7,095(4weeks)Tel.:888-462-2239
【1】lf you choose a two-week program in June with the lowest cost, which number would you call?
A. 450-790-0838 B. 888-462-2239
C. 415-332-5075. D. 303-545-2202
【2】What most probably makes Adventures Cross-Country special?
A. Its location B. Its cost.
C. Its provider. D. Its dates.
【3】What do we know about French Summer Camp in the French Alps?
A. It lasts the whole summer.
B. It provides different week options.
C. It helps participants learn French and have fun
D. It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva.
25、I was waiting in a checkout line. A woman and two boys were ahead of me. At the cash desk, a white-haired man had begun to ________ his goods. Then came the ________ . Sometimes it’s a customer with multiple coupons (优惠券), or someone who forgot to________ a piece of fruit. Fair enough. One waited.
But today, it was something else. The man didn’t have ________ money. So he began the process of choosing which ________to keep and which to hand back. He ________ over each one before keeping or abandoning it. We waited. Longer lines surged ahead.
Eventually , his ________came to an end. The man turned back to us as he left, ________and apologetic. We ________ off his chagrin (懊恼). It could happen to anyone.
But I had no idea just how ________ the family of three ahead of me were until their turn came. The woman asked the cashier to add all the ________ goods to her bill as quickly as possible. Then the two boys ________ through the exit with the small bag of groceries. When they returned, it was clear that their mission had been ________.
Then I realized all it took to witness this flash of ________ was waiting a little longer in a checkout line. I could have caught the bus. But I felt so ________ on my feet that I walked home instead.
【1】
A.bag
B.list
C.check
D.receive
【2】
A.question
B.barrier
C.difficulty
D.conflict
【3】
A.fetch
B.slice
C.weigh
D.taste
【4】
A.adequate
B.pocket
C.extra
D.bonus
【5】
A.tools
B.items
C.drinks
D.snacks
【6】
A.doubted
B.glanced
C.shifted
D.paused
【7】
A.delay
B.evaluation
C.checkup
D.selection
【8】
A.thrilled
B.anxious
C.embarrassed
D.satisfied
【9】
A.blew
B.waved
C.cut
D.kicked
【10】
A.helpless
B.sympathetic
C.patient
D.annoyed
【11】
A.expensive
B.thrown-away
C.left-behind
D.major
【12】
A.dashed
B.slipped
C.walked
D.moved
【13】
A.accomplished
B.failed
C.postpone
D.started
【14】
A.tenderness
B.courage
C.kindness
D.tolerance
【15】
A.fast
B.heavy
C.clumsy
D.light
26、假如你是李越,你的美国笔友Mike想了解你校新开设的选修课程《American history and culture》的情况,你向他作如下介绍:内容,目的,考核要求及你的感受。
注意:1、词数100-120;2、信的抬头与落款已给出(不计入总词数);
3、 选修课程----selective course
Dear Mike,
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Yours sincerely
Li Yue