1、This is the school _______ he once studied and it is one of the best schools _______ I have ever visited.
A.where, that
B.where, which
C.that, where
D.which, that
2、All those scientific and technological ________ make our life increasingly more convenient and comfortable.
A.traditions
B.advances
C.exchanges
D.challenges
3、The school dining room ______ as a meeting place for teachers and students.
A.treats B.admits C.uses D.functions
4、In communication, a smile is usually ________ strong sign of a friendly and ________ open attitude.
A. the, / B. a, an C. a, / D. the, an
5、His grandfather is ________old ________ lift the heavy box.
A.too…to
B.enough…to
C.so…to
D.as…as
6、If any questions or concerns________ during the presentation, please don’t hesitate to raise your hand.
A.rise
B.arise
C.raise
D.arouse
7、She ______ the table and said the dinner was ready.
A. lay B. laid C. lied D. lain
8、—When will the next meeting begin?
— I have no idea. But just a minute, I ______ it for you.
A.will check
B.checked
C.check
D.would check
9、-You know, people have different opinions about the construction of the project.
-We welcome any comments from them, favorable or _______.
A. so B. otherwise
C. else D. rather
10、 The level of the river ___ 20 centimeters over the security line and ____must be taken to control the flood.
A.is measured; measures
B.measures; measurement
C.measures; measures
D.is measured; measurement
11、He has ________ confidence in his father.
A.academic
B.abstract
C.appropriate
D.absolute
12、Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin __________ on Wednesday that he had bought 20 percent shares in Spanish league champions Atletico Madrid.
A. confirmed B. submitted
C. informed D. promoted
13、According to a review of evidence in a medical journal, runners live three years ______ than non-runners.
A.long
B.longer
C.longest
D.more longer
14、Never in my life ________ such a beautiful sunrise!
A. have I seen B. I have seen
C. did I see D. I saw
15、A lot of small towns in the area are definitely worth ________.
A. to be visited B. being visited C. visiting D. to visit
16、Unless ______, the boy wouldn’t have admitted that it was he who broke the video.
A.bending B.reminded C.pressed D.questioning
17、He runs very fast ________ he ________ a professional athlete.
A.even though; is B.even if; were C.as if; were D.as like; is
18、Our colleague Tony is said ______ abroad next month. Who do you think our boss would like ______ with him, James or Alex?
A.to send; to have gone
B.to be sent; to have go
C.to send; to have go
D.to be sent; to have gone
19、With train tickets not easily and flights too expensive, bicycles become a popular method of transportation for many budget travelers.
A.accessible B.available
C.admissible D.adaptable
20、Unfortunately, the little girl was knocked down by a truck and badly _________.
A. wounded B. injured C. harmed D. damaged
21、 Getting away may be good for your soul---but is it good for everyone else?
---By BEN HEALY
If you feel like you need a vacation, you're almost certainly right Americans get far fewer paid days off than workers in petty much any other industrialized democracy and the time we actually take off has declined significantly, from 20.3 days in 1987 to 17.2 days in 2017.
Beyond souvenirs and suntans, the best reason to take a break may be your own health. For the Helsinki Businessmen Study-- 40-year cardiovascular (心血管的) health study that also happens to be the working title of the solo album I'll probably never get around 10 recording ---researchers treated men at risk of heart disease. From 1974 to 2004 those men who took atl east three weeks of vacation were 379% less likely to die than those who t fewer weeks off.
Even if we don't view time of as a matter of life and death, people who take more of their allotted vacation time tend to find their work more meaningful. Vacation can yield other benefits, too: People who took all or most of their paid vacation time to travel were more likely than others to report a recent raise or bonus.
And time not taken depresses more than individual career prospects In 2017, the average us worker left six paid vacation days unused, which works out to 705 million days of travel nationally, enough to support 1.9 million travel-related jobs.
From longevity to career growth to macroeconomic achievements, the cease for vacation seems open-and shut. Yet the picture's not entirely rosy. Tourism's carbon footprint grew four times as much as expected from 2009 to 2013, and accounted for 8 percent of all greenhouse gas emission in that period. What's more, the travel industry is expected to consume 92 percent more water in 2050 than it did in 2010, and 189 percent more land. In other environmental news, people are less likely too recycle while on vacation (both because they are unsure how to, and because getting away with things seems to be a key part of getting away from it all)
The frisson(短暂的、突然的兴奋或恐惧) of pitching plastic is not the only thrill tempting travelers. Interviews wit tourists returning from various international destinations revealed that they used more drugs while on vacation than in everyday life. Other studies have found that people are more likely to eat with abandon while traveling: On vacations of one to three weeks, tourists gain an average of 0.7 pounds, a significant portion of average annual weight gain. Finally, a 2015 study found that "travel and leisure" provoked envy---perhaps the single most toxic substance known to man--more than any other attribute( 特性) examined (including "relationship and family," "appearance" and “money and material possessions"). The effect may be especially severe on social media: 62% of people who described Facebook-caused bouts(发作) of jealousy said they'd been triggered by travel or leisure experiences--versus less than a quarter of people whose envy had been piqued(激起) in person.
So for your own health and sanity(心智健全),book that vacation. But for everyone else's, please travel as sustainably as you can, and take it easy with the Instagram.
【1】From the first there paragraphs, we can learn that ______.
A.souvenirs and suntans are not what people want when they go on vacation
B.not using paid vacation days has little impact on a person’s career prospect
C.the time Americans spend on vacation has decreased by about three days from 1987 to 2017
D.the man in Helsinki Businessmen Study are more likely than others to take a vacation
【2】Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “open-and shut" in paragraph 5?
A.tricky and challenging B.uncertain and doubtful
C.interesting and inspiring D.obvious and straightforward
【3】Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A.People are more likely to gain weight when they take a vacation
B.The booming of the tourist industry contributes to the acceleration of global warming
C.The thrill of throwing plastic tempts travelers to travel more often
D.Travel and leisure lead to more envious feelings compared with appearance or wealth
【4】It can be concluded that the author's tone in this passage is_____.
A.objective B.skeptical
C.sympathetic D.admiring
22、Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail(地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.
Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours of Service
Open: 5 a. m Mon.—Fri. 7 a. m. Sat.—Sun.
Close: midnight Sun.—Thurs. 3 a.m. Fri.—Sat. nights.
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in the station.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1. 35. when paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is $1. 25.
Fares for the Senior /disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100.
Travel tips
•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods --- before 9:30 a. m. and between 4 and 6 p. m.
•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
【1】What should you know about farecard machines?
A.They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m.
B.They are connected to change machines.
C.They offer special service to the elderly.
D.They make change for no more than $5.
【2】At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?
A.At midnight
B.At 3 a. m.
C.At 5 a.m.
D.At 7 p. m.
【3】What is good about a SmarTrip card?
A.It is convenient for old people
B.It saves money for its users
C.It can be bought at any time
D.It is sold on the Internet.
【4】Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?
A.202-962-1195
B.202-962-1100
C.202-637-7000
D.202-637-8000
23、阅读理解。
According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel (专家咨询组) on Climate Change, global temperatures have risen by approximately 0.6℃ in the past century, caused mainly by emissions of greenhouse gases produced by human activities,such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.Temperatures are to increase between 1.6℃ and 5.8℃ in the next century, accompanied by sea level rise and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events.
The best available evidence suggests that climate changes since the 1970s may already be causing over 150,000 deaths annually, and that greenhouse gas emissions would increase disease burdens in the coming decades.The risks are concentrated in the poorest population, who have contributed least to the problem.
The Kyoto Protocol (京都议定书) is signed by 128 nations,and commits the participating industrialized countries to cutting emissions of greenhouse gases by over 5% below 1990 level by the period of 20082012.
“Over 600 thousand people died in weatherrelated disasters in the 1990s.Temperature and rainfall influence the rates of diseases and infections including malaria,and malnutrition,which together cause over 3.5 million deaths a year.The Kyoto Protocol is the first step towards protecting the climate system,which exerts such a strong influence on our health”,said Dr Kerstin Leitner,Assistant DirectorGeneral for Sustainable Development and Healthy Environments.
While acting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is also essential to protect vulnerable (脆弱的) communities from the effects of climate changes.WHO works to promote measures such as protection from malaria and other climate sensitive diseases, and reliable access to clean water and sanitation, for people in the most vulnerable developing countries.Increasing disease control efforts will also help to protect current and future generations from the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions.
【1】According to the passage, what is the reason for the rise of global temperatures?
A.The burning of fossil fuels.
B.The rise of sea level.
C.Extreme weather disasters.
D.The emissions of greenhouse gases.
【2】Which of the following is true?
A.Weatherrelated disasters caused over 3.5 million deaths.
B.The climate system has a deep impact on human health.
C.The members of the Kyoto Protocol are all industrialized countries.
D.The poorest population are to blame because they contribute least to the problem.
【3】In order to protect communities, WHO takes some measures except________.
A.preventing diseases caused by climate changes
B.helping to provide clean water
C.aiding to offer sanitation
D.gaining access to vulnerable developing countries
【4】What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Climate changes and the effects on human health.
B.Climate changes cause over 15,000 deaths annually.
C.Who promotes measures such as protection from malaria.
D.The Kyoto Protocol helps to protect human health.
24、 In 2018, I wanted to do something to bring change for people in my community. I carried out research to understand the problems affecting them and found that climate change was the greatest threat. When I realised many people in the rural areas faced fatal impacts such as landslides, floods and droughts, I decided to stand up. Seeing climate change threaten the availability of food and water in my country was a wake-up call.
We are focused and very clear with our demands. We are not afraid of holding governments and corporations accountable for the climate crisis because the science is clear. We will not give up because our future is at stake. We need to demand for climate action as our lives depend on it too, because we do. Farmers in Ontario stood up against a proposed mega quarry (采石场) in their land. They held festivals to draw attention, they spoke up against corporate mining which threatened their groundwater and soil, they mobilised many people to stop it and in 2012, Highland Company withdrew their plans.
I hope to see the end of the fossil fuel industry, and we need renewable energy. We need sustainability in every sector through green building and clean transportation. I hope to see recovery of our ecosystems through planting more trees, having urban forests and protecting wildlife. Our existence depends on that of our ecosystems. I hope to see more recovery projects built in the most affected communities.
There are many climate movements all over the world and most have social media accounts. Find a local group that you can work with to demand climate action. When people are united, they cannot be defeated. Earth is our home to protect. Everyone is needed.
【1】Why did the author take immediate action?
A.He wanted to change people in his community.
B.He reminded people of valuing food and water.
C.He was aware of the danger of the climate change.
D.He was interested in the problems in the rural areas.
【2】What does the underlined word “mobilised” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Forced.
B.Forbade.
C.Warned.
D.Organized.
【3】What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A.Renewable energy has replaced the fossil fuel.
B.More recovery projects have been built in many communities.
C.The fossil fuel industry does harm to our ecosystems.
D.The fossil fuel industry doesn’t account for our existence.
【4】What is the purpose of this text?
A.To appeal to people to unite to protect environment.
B.To clarify the author’s contribution for the community.
C.To recommend us a new kind of renewable energy.
D.To show the importance of banning the fossil fuel industry.
25、The closer one studies the gig economy (灰色经济), the less fun it sounds. Those who make their living this way, generally _________ app-based platforms that match consumer needs with workers who can fulfil them, _________ being in uncertain employment.
Bodies such as the International Labor Organization characterize this kind of employment as mostly low paid and _________, in which workers enjoy very few social, organizational and _________ rights and protections.
Attention is turning to the health and wellbeing of this fast-growing workforce, which _________ about 1.3m in the U.K. One academic is even calling for a “Gighall” study—similar to the landmark Whitehall _________ into the health of civil servants.
Those studies, conducted over three decades by Sir Michael Marmot, demonstrated the _________ between socio-economic status and health, a correlation that became known as “status syndrome”. Senior civil servants enjoyed lower _________ of death and heart disease than lowlier employees, a difference partly ascribed to (把……归功于……)autonomy (自主权) at work.
The _________ of powerlessness that afflicts (折磨;使痛苦) many in the gig economy—according to one survey, only four out of 10 gig workers (零工) feel like they are their own __________—suggests that health problems may be brewing in this sizeable slice of workforce.
One study on the Italian workforce, published last year in Social Science and Medicine, suggests that those on __________ contracts are more likely to use prescription medication for mental health conditions such as __________(although the reverse is also true that preexisting ill health leads to more irregular employment).
__________ not specifically about the gig economy, the authors, from the universities of Brunel and Milan, conclude that the __________ to make labour markets more flexible might prove ill for the psychological wellbeing of workers.
Gig work is often conducted privately, in cars and homes, from bicycles and motorbikes, instead of from a __________ workplace, so basic hazards, such as fatigue associated with long hours, can go unnoticed.
【1】
A.reflecting on
B.working for
C.getting along
D.serving with
【2】
A.are regarded as
B.are defined as
C.are related to
D.are involved in
【3】
A.insane
B.innocent
C.insecure
D.inventive
【4】
A.legal
B.progressive
C.ambitious
D.miserable
【5】
A.counts
B.numbers
C.predicts
D.forecasts
【6】
A.problems
B.workers
C.studies
D.needs
【7】
A.thread
B.clue
C.role
D.link
【8】
A.situation
B.rates
C.case
D.position
【9】
A.display
B.sense
C.awareness
D.expression
【10】
A.mate
B.boss
C.worker
D.supervisor
【11】
A.permanent
B.momentary
C.casual
D.temporary
【12】
A.flu
B.diabetes
C.stroke
D.depression
【13】
A.As
B.Because
C.Therefore
D.While
【14】
A.initiative
B.drive
C.inspiration
D.ambition
【15】
A.tricky
B.enjoyable
C.shared
D.lovable
26、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。 续写的词数应为150左右。
As a father, I was always seeking for opportunities to teach my son how to balance risk with freedom.
Last month, I bought four little chicks. I decided to make a beautiful coop (鸡笼) for them.
In the next few weeks, I, together with my son Gordon, spent all our spare time in the garage. Finally, the coop was finished.
While admiring his well-made handwork, Gordon suddenly raised his head and asked,
“Dad, shall we lock the chicks in the coop all the time? I am afraid they will be attacked by some fierce animals or become someone’s chicken soup?” Seeing his anxious look, I cracked a smile and asked, “Do you want to be trapped in a limited room or have the freedom to get around?” Hesitant for a while, he murmured, “Freedom, of course.” “Chicks will also think so.” Therefore, our chicks were often seen chasing around in the lawns (草坪), digging for bugs in the bushes and laying eggs in the yard.
Yesterday, we needed to go downtown to shop for food supply after lunch. Knowing that the chicks wouldn’t go very far, we left home with them running around the lawn. When we got back, the first thing Gordon did was to check on his chicks. There were only three chicks in the yard. Their feathers were no longer fair and smooth but dirty and tangled (乱糟糟的). Hearing our steps, they jumped to their feet and scattered in all directions, seeming to have just experienced a terrifying disaster. Worse still, Pecky, Gordon’s favourite chick was nowhere to be found.
We searched the yard inch by inch and found some feathers littering the yard. Seeing this, Gordon’s eyes got watery. I picked Gordon up and comforted him. As we began to accept the fact that we were now a three-chick family, we heard it---a soft clucking (咯咯声) sound under a bush.
Para 1: I put Gordon down and we looked under the bush.
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Para 2: The next day Gordon offered to have a talk with me.
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