1、Reading habits look different around China, where the average person ________ 10 hours and 42 minutes to reading per week.
A.spends
B.devotes
C.takes
D.reaches
2、My father doesn’t mean to sign any agreement without ________ his lawyer.
A.discussing
B.advising
C.deciding
D.consulting
3、---Did you go to the Temple Fair during this Spring Festival?
---I didn’t. I ______ there many times before.
A.was
B.had been
C.has been
D.would be
4、I tried to communicate with him once, but _______, I failed.
A.in particular
B.to be honest
C.on the contrary
D.generally speaking
5、There are 100 Chinese students on the campus, many of ______ are in School of Business.
A.whom
B.them
C.which
D.who
6、Mr. Reed made up his mind to devote all he had to______ some schools for poor children.
A.set
B.setting up
C.have set up
D.having set
7、We will be posting a series of __________ regularly form now on so those who read our posts won’t be concerned about us.
A.issues
B.updates
C.descriptions
D.schedules
8、We visited a factory ________ makes toys for children.
A.who
B.which
9、The use of computers has made ______ possible for more people to work at home.
A. it B. that C. which D. what
10、You’ll have to do the work by ________. No one would offer help.
A.yours
B.you
C.yourself
D.your
11、Jack tried to play a trick ______ his sister but she wasn’t taken ________ .
A. by; on B. in; in
C. on; in D. on; on
12、—Just now Jerry helped to work out a difficult problem for Ms. Smith.
—He ________ others.
A.was always helping B.is always helping
C.always helped D.had always helped
13、He claimed _______ in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday.
A.being badly treated B.treating badly
C.to be treated badly D.to have been badly treated
14、 we grow older, we grow wiser.
A.When B.While C.Unless D.As
15、I'm sure I put the key back ________ it had been,but I can't find it anywhere.
A.where B.what
C.when D.wherever
16、There is a mountain ________ the top is always covered with snow.
A. of that B. of which C. whose D. that
17、As Morrie _________ his own death, he observes everything as though through new eyes.
A.achieves
B.appreciates
C.anticipates
D.approves
18、Some new ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _______.
A.fully accepting
B.are fully accepted
C.being fully accepted
D.having fully accepted
19、My grandma be very unpleasant at times.
A. must B. can C. might D. Need
20、Which part of the following sentences functions as Predicative(表语)?
Gone are the days when women were looked down upon.
A.Gone
B. the days
C. women
D. looked down upon
21、Hackers(黑客)have found their way again into T-Mobile’s systems, the fourth reported breach(侵入)of the company’s data since early 2020. This time, the stolen data included sensitive personal information associated with about 48 million people, most of whom were former or potential customers of the self-styled “un-carrier”.
According to the company, the stolen data included names, birth dates, Social Security numbers and driver’s license information. Hackers started offering the data for sale last weekend, according to security researcher Brian Krebs, who predicted that it would all go online soon.
Those whose data was exposed face greater risks of identity theft and various forms of fraud (诈骗), Krebs warned.
Social Security numbers are widely used by the federal government, banks, investment companies to confirm identity. Your stolen Social Security numbers can be used to open fraudulent credit card accounts, and commit workplace fraud.
For those whose phone numbers were also exposed, there’s at least one more harmful possibility; a SIM-swap attack. That’s where someone persuades your mobile phone company to transfer your number to a different device, which he or she then uses to try to break into the accounts that you’ve tied to your phone number. It’s increasingly common for people to use their mobile numbers as a way to confirm their identity. But that convenience can backfire if your number is stolen and then used to pretend to be you online.
T-Mobile has said it will inform the customers whose data was exposed and provide two years of identity theft protection service for free from the security company McAfee. The single best thing to do is put a freeze on your credit files, which will prevent anyone from opening a new account. It’s free to place a freeze and to lift it for your own needs.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile has set up a website suggesting more steps people can take to guard against fraud.
【1】What can we know about the latest breach?
A.It is the biggest one.
B.It targets T-Mobile’s potential customers.
C.The stolen data has all appeared online.
D.The stolen data involved important private information.
【2】What risk do people whose data was exposed face?
A.Theft of identity cards,
B.Different forms of fraud.
C.Loss of credit files.
D.Broken credit card accounts.
【3】Why is it advised to put a freeze on your credit files?
A.To identify yourself online.
B.To provide protection service.
C.To warn hackers to be careful with the data.
D.To stop a new account from being opened.
【4】What will be probably discussed next?
A.How to lift the freeze,
B.How to set up a website.
C.Detailed steps against fraud.
D.Reported workplace fraud and identity theft.
22、Organic(有机的)farming is a type of agriculture that benefits from the recycling and use of natural products. Use of dried plants not only saves money,but also ensures the growth of crops. The technique is characterized by the use of green manure(肥料), biological pest control methods and special farming techniques to keep soil productive. Limiting the use of man-made chemicals or completely doing away with them reduces the risk of diseases. Today,organic farming is a major and preferred industry around the world. Organically grown food products have a huge market,with farmlands covering about 10% of the total world-farmland cover. The hard work of Sir Albert Howard, the Father of Organic Farming, has paid off.
Advantages of Organic Farming:
(1)The economics of organic farming are characterized by increasing profits through reduced water use and reduced soil erosion(侵蚀).
(2)Organic farming produces the same crops as those produced through traditional farming methods,but uses half the energy,and holds 40% more top soil
(3)Farming the organic way enables farmers to get rid of weeds without the use of any chemicals.
(4)The use of green pesticides(杀虫剂) is environmentally friendly and does no harm to human's health.
Disadvantages of Organic Farming:
(1)Organic methods of farming produce less,compared to traditional farming techniques.
(2)Organic agriculture does little to fight global climate change.Though organic farming practices are recognized as giving out less CO2,but not to a significant degree.
However,though there are some disadvantages of organic farming,farms where organic methods for cropping have been used have more advantages than traditional farms.Organic agriculture is surely better in the long term.
【1】The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 shows that Sir Albert Howard ____.
A.worked hard for nothing
B.succeeded in organic farming
C.spent all his time on organic farming
D.didn't expect organic farming to be successful
【2】According to the passage,compared to traditional farming organic farming ____.
a. is more environmentally friendly
b. produces a lot more food
c. uses less energy
d. results in more weeds in the farmland
e. is better for human's health
A.abc
B.acd
C.ace
D.bce
【3】The author's attitude towards organic farming is ____.
A.anxious
B.hopeless
C.unclear
D.optimistic
【4】The writer wrote this passage to tell us ____.
A.the development of agriculture
B.what kind of food is being grown at present
C.why organic farming is so popular around the world
D.what organic farming is and its advantages and disadvantages
23、I vividly remember walking back to my house after collecting the afternoon mails. I saw a credit card statement and or bank statements. It was in that moment that I felt a deep tension.
I realized that even though I had married a man who I adored, I really didn’t have a clear sense of how he handled money and how the two of us were going to combine our different approaches to handing money in our marriage. I was more organized and detailed, but he was more of a laid---hack type. I knew that getting on the same financial page was a key factor in creating a successful marriage and financial future.
I asked my husband if he would be willing to set up a time each week to talk about our finances and develop a plan for getting rid of our credit card debt. My husband said he would be willing to do this. Admittedly, he was skeptical(怀疑)------but willing.
We came to refer to our weekly meetings as our Financial Dates. We didn’t really have a clue as to what we were doing. All we knew was that we needed to give our finances serious attention. Some Dates were filled with tense conversations. Other Dates were filled with laughter, joy and creativity. However, we kept showing up for our Dates and we never gave up. What started out as a means for survival became a powerful connecting thread in our relationship. Something shifted within us.
Instead of our finances becoming a source of divisive(不和的)tension that pulled us apart, they became the glue(粘着剂)that held us together as we became a unified team.
I still recall the day that we excitedly crossed off our last credit card payment on the chart we had created. We had finally arrived. We were free. We had been given wings to fly.
Now, whenever I feel huge stress I ask myself, “ How am I contributing to what is happening right now?” This gives me the great power to take action. Even though my husband and I don’t have any guarantee against future challenges, I am left with something deep within that is unshakable and that can never be taken away----the memory of our past successes and the power to integrate(整合)these lessons in my day—to—day life.
【1】Why did the author feel nervous when collecting the afternoon mails?
A. She was not sure about her marriage.
B. She didn’t know how to handle money.
C. She could feel the pressure of the huge debt.
D. She was reminded of the quarrels in the family.
【2】Which word can replace the underlined word “laid—back” in the second paragraph?
A. Relaxed B. Doubtful C. Cautious D. Confident.
【3】What can we learn from the Financial Dates?
A. They showed the couple clear direction at first.
B. They left the couple nothing but deep sadness.
C. They were once interrupted but quickly continued.
D. They strengthened the couple’s relationship at last.
【4】We can infer that when faced with stress the author will___________.
A. try to change the situation
B. focus on what contributes to it
C. get power from the memory
D. feel free to do what she likes
24、 When you go to a grocery store, you expect to pay for your goods with money. But students at a high school in Texas, us, opened a store that runs on good deeds.
In November, students from Linda Tutt High School in the city of Sanger opened a grocery store that enables students to buy necessities(必需品) using a point system. The store aims to support families in need.
In our school district, a good many students are considered economically disadvantaged," explained Anthony Love, principal of Linda Tutt. "“About 3.6 percent of our students are considered homeless. We thought it important to support them and their families and make sure they had food on the table."
Students earn points by contributing positively to the school. For those students from poor families, the point system has provided a way for them to shop for their families. "They can earn points for doing chores around the building or helping to clean," Love said.
The number of points for each item was actually decided by the students. “So we walked through here and decided that a can of green beans was one point," said Paul Juarez, the director of First Refuge Ministries.
Juarez said that he hopes the idea gets implemented(实施) in other areas. “It gives us a picture of what can be. So if we can do this inside other schools, it will do a whole lot to help other small towns."
In addition to the financial benefits, students also learn about supply, management and customer. service, and such, lessons could prepare them for. future jobs. ; The grocery, store's student manager, Hunter Weertman, said he has already learned important life skills from his experience at the store.
The store practice was also welcomed by Thomas Muir, Sanger's mayor. “We all had our first jobs and it taught us how to work, and what you got for your work," he said,“I think this will do that for them too, and also meet an immediate need."
【1】Why did the students open the grocery store?
A.To learn to manage money.
B.To support poor families
C.To finish their research project.
D.To provide students with necessities
【2】How could the students earn points?
A.By shopping for their families
B.By doing chores at home.
C.By doing good deeds at school.
D.By volunteering in the community.
【3】Which of the following would Paul Juarez agree with?
A.The point system can only be used in schools.
B.The practice has set a good example for other schools.
C.The Customer service at the store needs improvement.
D.The number of points should not be assigned by students.
【4】What does Thomas Muir think of the store practice?
A.It helps students gain work experience.
B.It improves students' learning abilities.
C.It inspires students to do volunteering.
D.It guides students in career choices.
25、Every evening, my journey begins with a one-stop hop from Victoria Station to Clapham Junction, where I catch the main ___________ home. One evening, I was standing in the crowd when I noticed the rows of ___________ seats in First Class, and a ___________ thought occurred to me. In all my time commuting, I had never seen the ___________ come around. Why didn’t I just ___________ it? I slipped into First Class.
The atmosphere was nice and the seats were ___________. The doors opened and a woman entered the carriage on crutches (拐杖). She settled herself in one of the seats. I should have known what would happen next. “Tickets, please.”
There was ___________ to run. In my haste I had taken a seat by the door, and I was the _________ passenger the inspector turned to. I had no choice but to ___________ my rail pass.
“That’s not a first class ticket,” he said.
My ____________ went blank. Before I could answer, the woman with the bad leg cut in.
“I was told I could sit in First Class,” she said ____________.
The man ____________ and gazed at her.
“Then whoever the person was, he gave you the bad advice,” said the inspector.
While their ____________ went on, I grabbed my bag and slipped out of the carriage into the Standard Class. I pushed into the crowd, then, using a ____________ I had picked up from a spy film, removed my coat to disguise my appearance. When I ____________ at Clapham Junction, the poor woman with the bad leg was on the edge of tears.
【1】
A.bus
B.line
C.station
D.road
【2】
A.empty
B.new
C.hard
D.full
【3】
A.simple
B.strange
C.bad
D.strong
【4】
A.waiter
B.driver
C.inspector
D.passenger
【5】
A.go through
B.go for
C.go across
D.go after
【6】
A.comfortable
B.narrow
C.smooth
D.straight
【7】
A.somewhere
B.nowhere
C.everywhere
D.anywhere
【8】
A.second
B.first
C.next
D.last
【9】
A.hide
B.take
C.lend
D.produce
【10】
A.ears
B.eyes
C.heart
D.mind
【11】
A.anxiously
B.coldly
C.sadly
D.excitedly
【12】
A.worried
B.turned
C.passed
D.smiled
【13】
A.argument
B.translation
C.discussion
D.business
【14】
A.technique
B.magic
C.method
D.trick
【15】
A.got off
B.got on
C.pulled up
D.pulled down
26、假如你是李华,请你写一封邮件给你的英国朋友Henry,邀请他参加你校国庆节举办的建国70周年庆祝活动。内容包括:
1. 时间和地点;
2. 有关活动:“歌颂祖国”歌舞晚会、“改革开放成就”图片展…
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:anniversary周年纪念日
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