1、Now scientists are doing their best to make _______ breakthrough in cancer research.
A.the B./ C.a D.one
2、.I can’t quite remember __________he started to work as a teacher.
A. that it was when B. when it was that
C. when was it that D. that was it when
3、It’ s believed that _______you work, ________result you’ll get.
A. the harder; the better B. the more hard; the more better
C. the hard; a better D. more hard; more better
4、Successful and unique people always determine who they are________ common people always change their faith.
A.until
B.before
C.although
D.while
5、—When are you leaving?
—My plane _________ at six.
A. took off B. is about to take off
C. takes off D. will take off
6、I was ________ to apply to be an exchanged student at the beginning, but then I changed my mind.
A.reluctant
B.pessimistic
C.precise
D.thorough
7、When you want success as __________ as you want air, you will get it.
A.badly B.barely C.basically D.beautifully
8、—Would you mind answering some questions on shopping habits?
— ________.
A. Yes, with great pleasure
B. No, I am afraid I can't make it
C. Yes, it is worth the time
D. No, as long as it doesn't take long
9、They________to the station________the bus suddenly pulled away.
A.hardly went, when
B.had hardly gone, when
C.had no sooner,when
D.no sooner went,than
10、He still remembers_____ to Shanghai when he was very young.
A.taking B.being taken C.taken D.having taken
11、Two thirds of the task my boss assigned to me________.
A.has completed
B.have completed
C.has been completed
D.have been completed
12、— Haven't seen you for ages! Where have you been?
— I went to Xinjiang and ___________ for one year, teaching as a volunteer.
A. stay
B. has stayed
C. have stayed
D. had stayed
13、If public schools don’t work out a plan on how much they will spend next year and have it _____, they may not get enough money from the government.
A.approving of B.approved of C.approving D.approved
14、Zhang Guimei, a famous moral model, ________ a better life, but caring for neither, she devoted herself to changing the fates of children in the mountains.
A.could have enjoyed
B.may enjoy
C.must have enjoyed
D.can enjoy
15、I suggested that Jack______ my place when I was away.
A.takes
B.take
C.took
D.would take
16、My dream school starts at 8:30 am and at 3:30 pm.
A. end B. will end
C. ends D. ended
17、—Do you know why the chemical plant wasn’t built here?
—Because it ________ too much pollution to the air.
A. had caused B. caused
C. will have caused D. would have caused
18、Food stupplies in the flood-stricken area______.We must act immediately before there’s left.
A.have run out B.are running out
C.have been run out D.are being run out
19、I had written twice to Janet. But she didn't ______ my letters, so I decided to go there myself.
A. return B. reply C. answer D. receive
20、The only problem was ______ we kept getting lost! But people in Tianjin are very friendly and helpful.
A. why B. whether
C. that D. how
21、Ways to Avoid Catching a Cold This Season
Till now, COVID-19 has been with us for nearly two years. 【1】 Although getting sick seems unavoidable as winter approaches, there are actually lots of things you can do to reduce your chances of ending up with catching a cold.
Wash your hands the right way.
The number one way to stay free of germs, according to doctors, is becoming a continuous hand-washer. It is important to wash hands often with soap and water, especially before eating or preparing food and after caring for a sick person. 【2】 You have to wash your hands properly to really get rid of germs that can make you sick. According to the CDC, wet your hands and lather up, clean all over your hands including the backs and in between your fingers for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry well.
Stop touching your face.
The reason why germs on your hands are so dangerous is that, sometimes, your hands will often touch your face.【3】 Therefore, learn to say no to face-touching. “It is natural for all of us to touch our faces frequently throughout the day, whether we are rubbing our eyes, have an itch, eating, or moving our hair,” Dr. Zipkin says, “As a physician, it has taken me years to train my hands to avoid touching my face while I’m at work.”
【4】
You got a tissue and only blew your nose a little, and there’s so much tissue left. You’re trying to save trees, right? Unluckily for the environment, it’s best not to leave your dirty tissues lying around, even if you think you can reuse them later. Throw them away! 【5】 To be more environmentally friendly, you can turn to bamboo tissues, as bamboo is fast-growing and more sustainable.
A.Save your tissues.
B.Don’t reuse tissues.
C.It is also important to avoid doing a quick wash.
D.Getting a cold in these sensitive days is quite annoying.
E.It is said that washing hands can get rid of most of the germs.
F.Perhaps they can make others in your home or school sick.
G.In winter, cold temperatures can cause runny noses, which can increase the chance that you touch your face.
22、There are lots of nice stories about the protection of nature as humans suspend their activity however, this slowdown is not all good news. New York City, for example, has suspended its organic recycling program. That means thousands of tons of rubbish that would have been recycled last year will find their way to landfills (垃圾填埋地) instead this year.
Like other New Yorkers, I recycled my kitchen waste and other organic materials. When they are broken down, they produce methane (a gas without color or smell), which if let loose can be harmful to the atmosphere. But when controlled in a way, the methane can be put to use as alternative energy. Plus, there is a by-product fertilizer (肥料), which can be sold on the market.
Now those thousands of tons of rubbish will be trucked away to landfills in Ohio and other remote places. It’s definitely a backward step in our fight against climate change. Government leaders may get some inspiration from New York City’s Freshkills Park.
The park is a best-case scenario (设想) for what can happen to mountains of rubbish. It was originally the Freshkills Landfill which received rubbish for more than half a century. In 2001, the landfill was closed. The Freshkills Park, around three times the size of Central Park, will be opened in 2035.
What is under the park is pretty complex, even if it just looks like a grassy hill. There are a few layers, each for different purposes. As for the methane, the park has hundreds of wells to capture the gas, which is enough to power 20,000 homes. Trees are tricky at the park because their roots can’t go that far down. As well, most grasslands only have shallow-rooted grasses so that the staff can easily get access to the wellheads.
The project brings good news to the grasshopper sparrows. These birds are of conservation concern in New York State. Today, the grasshopper sparrows in New York State call this former landfill their home. So do foxes, deer and other animals.
Although it will take over a decade before the park fully opens, it has worked well so far. Besides this project, it’s expected that similarly brilliant plans for the new rubbish will come out soon. Ideally, the organic recycling program gets reenacted (重新制定) in New York City before too long. Otherwise, there are some other similarly brilliant plans for all the new rubbish that will be coming soon.
【1】What can we know about organic materials?
A.They will be replaced by other energy.
B.They are beneficial to the environment.
C.They have great value if handled properly.
D.They can be hardly controlled or recycled.
【2】What is the author’s attitude towards trucking New York City’s rubbish away?
A.Indifferent.
B.Doubtful.
C.Optimistic.
D.Negative.
【3】What can we infer about the Freshkills Park?
A.It has limited water resources.
B.It gives the landfill a new look.
C.It is very similar to Central Park.
D.it turns farmlands into grasslands.
【4】What does the author mainly want to express in the last but one paragraph?
A.Parks are an ideal place for many animals.
B.The project aims to restore animal habitats.
C.New York has a large species of wild animals.
D.The project contributes to wildlife protection.
23、Ranked as one of the poorest states in America, Louisiana often bears the force of coastal storms and hurricanes. Together with sky-high crime rates, the combining effect has been destructive for residents, especially the young.
“Although those horrible issues and challenges are sometimes too big for us to take on, we choose to live by joy and community more than just look at them,” said Dustin LaFont, whose nonprofit, Front Yard Bikes, supports hundreds of students in Louisiana every year as they ride towards a brighter future. At Front Yard Bikes, students work to build their own bicycle, learning skills like mechanics and cycling safety, while receiving guiding, academic support, and job training opportunities. For LaFont, a bike was not just a vehicle. Growing up, he and his brother often biked to and from school when there was no ride available. The passion continued into his college days to save money on gas and parking. The bike has always been with him, and helped prepare for the next stage of life. As a middle school history teacher, he saw how desperately young people needed a safe after-school space, and he decided to help them with his bikes.
In 2010, inspired by local kids who gathered in his yard for tips, tools, and bike parts, LaFont formed the Front Yard Bike Shop. He later formalized the group as an official nonprofit. After two years, LaFont turned it into a full-time operation and left his teaching job to devote all his time to it. He recently opened a bike repair shop where older students can get qualified in mechanics, receive hands-on training at the store to help build their resume for future work.
“People say to me, ‘Thank you for keeping kids busy and out of the streets,’” LaFont said. “Actually I cringe at that because it says kids are the problems to be solved. But they are our greatest resource for our challenges and problem solvers, not burden. I want people to see who our kids really are and what kids can offer right now.”
【1】Why did LaFont found the Front Yard Bikes?
A.To support students.
B.To lower crime rates.
C.To reduce poverty.
D.To fight against disasters.
【2】What does a bike really mean to LaFont?
A.A cheap vehicle.
B.A valuable memory.
C.A chance for future.
D.A support for finance.
【3】What can students do in Front Yard Bikes?
A.Sell bikes.
B.Get jobs.
C.Race in games.
D.Learn skills.
【4】What probably did LaFont’s feel from the underlined part in the last paragraph?
A.Proud.
B.Joyful.
C.Humble.
D.Displeased.
24、In a world surrounded by bad news, it may feel like an unhappy place sometimes. 【1】 Here is a list of ideas to help you. What are you waiting for? Go be amazing!
● 【2】
In this day and age where everything is sent via email, Facebook, WhatsApp and Snapchat, it’s a shock to receive a letter through the post. Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive effect.
● Volunteer
【3】 Whether you volunteer at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is awesome. There are so many opportunities, so you are sure to find one that is right for you. And it doesn’t necessarily have to take up all your time — it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.
● Make something for a special person
Whether you’re creative or not, taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them. Even if you think you’re not creative, the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. 【4】
● Tell someone ‘I love you’
You can say it to anyone — your mum or dad, grandparents, family member, friend, boyfriend or girlfriend. 【5】 Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you, or remind your mum that you love her. Sometimes, in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us.
A.Send a handwritten letter
B.Use the chat software
C.However, you can make a difference.
D.And you don’t even have to say ‘I love you’.
E.Volunteering means giving up all your time.
F.Being willing to help others is one of the nicest things you can do.
G.Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake!
25、 It was an extremely hot spring day. A thunderstorm had passed over and now the clouds were _______ and the sun had returned. Steam was coming off the _______ sidewalks as I parked my car. I _______ into the local store to buy my son a shirt. The air conditioning there was a good relief from the _______ outside.
Having made my _______, I walked back into the heat. I got into my car but had to wait to _______ because all the cars lined up at the _______ stop light. I looked out of my car _______ and saw something on the pavement. A single butterfly was desperately fluttering(拍打) its wings but not getting off the_______. It was right in front of a truck’s tire too. Without a second thought, I got out of my car, ________ my hands so the truck driver wouldn’t move ________, and then bent down to look at the butterfly. One of its legs was ________ in the mud. I reached down and ________ the butterfly in my hands ________. I lifted up its leg and suddenly it was ________. I opened my hands and up it ________ towards the shining sun. My own eyes shined brighter and my own heart felt ________ as I watched it.
Lots of people might ________ why I would step out into traffic like that to ________ a single butterfly. All I can say is that my heart was guiding me at that moment because no matter how tiny the various ________ are, they are our friends. We are all part of nature. And after I did it, I felt really happy that day.
【1】A.gathering B.staying C.spreading D.clearing
【2】A.dry B.narrow C.wet D.broad
【3】A.headed B.took C.drove D.broke
【4】A.thunderstorm B.heat C.rain D.cloud
【5】A.decision B.purchase C.mind D.promise
【6】A.pull out B.pull in C.check in D.check out
【7】A.yellow B.green C.red D.blue
【8】A.door B.tyre C.wheel D.window
【9】A.ground B.truck C.car D.field
【10】A.set up B.end up C.stand up D.held up
【11】A.backwards B.forwards C.upwards D.downwards
【12】A.fastened B.fixed C.placed D.stuck
【13】A.seized B.cupped C.pushed D.dropped
【14】A.tightly B.roughly C.gently D.cruelly
【15】A.free B.scared C.awake D.dizzy
【16】A.jogged B.stepped C.paced D.flew
【17】A.relaxed B.cleaned C.relaxing D.cleaning
【18】A.doubt B.wonder C.discover D.imagine
【19】A.appreciate B.content C.rescue D.care
【20】A.butterflies B.pests C.insects D.beasts
26、书面表达
假设你是李华,拟邀请美国朋友Mike七月份到你的家乡福建泉州参观游览。请你写一封邀请函,要点如下:
1.享受免费住宿;
2.游览名胜古迹;
3.品尝特色小吃(snack)
4.感受当地历史文化和风土人情。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好。
Dear Mike,
How is everything going? ____________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua