1、The thief made a little hole in the wall,________ he could see what was going on inside the house.
A.on which
B.in which
C.through which
D.at which
2、There is currently no effective vaccine ________ malaria.
A.against
B.in
C.with
D.of
3、John, ________ money was now no problem, started a new company with his friends.
A. for whose B. of whose C. of whom D. for whom
4、He invented a new game_______ children, but it never really________.
A. intended for; caught on B. intended to; counted on
C. for; caught up on D. intended to; caught on
5、—I’m thinking of going away after Christmas for a week or so. Somewhere warm, you know.
—What kind of price ________ were you thinking about? I can find the exact information for you.
A.variety
B.range
C.list
D.level
6、Perhaps in the Lonji Rice terraces, is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature.
A.that B.why C.which D.what
7、He is still quite sick, but the doctor is sure that he will ________.
A.pull over B.pull up
C.pull out D.pull through
8、 In today’s fiercely competitive society,; people only care about what achievements you _______, not your efforts.
A. had made B. will make
C. would make D. have made
9、It's lucky that I had________ enough money to buy the book.
A.barely
B.knowingly
C.illegally
D.tightly
10、With a lot of homework _________last weekend, Tom didn’t go to the movies with his friends.
A.finished B.to finish C.finishing D.being finished
11、Selecting a mobile phone for personal use is no easy task because technology ______ so rapidly.
A.will change
B.has changed
C.is changing
D.will have changed
12、All these changes will lead to______stronger and more powerful China,______country that can surprise and enrich our planet.
A.a; a B.a; the C.the; a D.the; the
13、______ you don’t like it is none of my business.
A.What
B.Who
C.That
D.Whether
14、— What is the man, do you know?
— I don’t know exactly. But I think he can be _______ but a teacher.
A. anybody B. something C. anything D. everybody
15、John was dismissed last week because of his _______ attitude towards his job.
A.caring B.casual C.capable D.changeable
16、An emergency meeting will be held tomorrow, at which the bill ________ to pass.
A. is expected B. will be expected
C. expects D. will expect
17、With our country entering an aging society, ______ the retirement age is probably unavoidable.
A.having delayed B.delaying C.being delayed D.to be delayed
18、A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the ________ of the week’s events.
A.antique
B.duration
C.highlight
D.scenery
19、Our team the game, but our main player got injured in the first half of the match.
A.can have won
B.should have won
C.may win
D.could have won
20、…I wonder if I could use your cellphone.
… _.It is on the desk next to you.
A.No way B.That's right
C.It’s a pleasure D.Be my guest
21、February half-term is fast approaching, and now is the time to start organizing your week off if you're aiming for a quick and cheap getaway anywhere but home.
1. Shard London stay, £181 for a family of 4
Get a whole new perspective on the capital with Superbreak's View from the Shard package. On Level 72, the highest public level of The Shard, visitors will have the chance to try out the most breathtking experience, as they are exposed to the elements and sounds of the city beneath.
2. Dublin countryside, £198 per adult, kids stay free and free breakfast
Dublin is a great city for kids, with both fun and educational visits from the Leprechaun Museum to the Dublin Writers Museum. In a hillside position overlooking Dublin Bay and dating back to 1740,Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel is an affordable choice for a half term break by car with Irish Ferries.
3. Woolacombe Bay, Devon, £220 for a family of 6
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks in Devon is highlighting a wealth of deals at February half-term including four-night midweek stays-from 15 February-at £220 for a family of six.
The package includes accommodation in a model Bronze caravan (活动房屋) holiday home, sleeping up to six and with heating in the lounge and bedrooms, plus private car parking.
Free indoor all-weather facilities include a heated swimming pool, children's play areas, a cinema, clubs for youngsters and entertainment.
4. Northumberland castle, £99.50 per adult, kids go free
Take your children to a 14 century Northumberland castle this half term, and allow them to play prince or princess during a stop.
Luxurious Langley Castle, at Langley-on-Tyne, a short drive from Hexham, is ideal for families wishing to explore Hadrian's Wall and discover life as a Roman, explore Hexham Abbey, or head off to Newcastle for shopping and visitor attractions.
Children will also love the daily Battlements Tour, which will take them right to the top ofthe castle,to look out towards Hadrian's Wall and across Langley's grounds.
【1】Where can visitor go if they want their kids to have both fun and educational visits?
A. Shard London stay.
B. Woolacombe Bay.
C. Northumberland castle.
D. Dublin countryside.
【2】What is special about visiting Woolacombe Bay, Devon?
A. There are free indoor all-weather facilities.
B. Kids can have the most breathtaking experience.
C. Kids can play prince and princess.
D. It can provide tasty and free breakfast.
【3】How much will a couple with two kids pay if they visit Northumberland castle?
A. £99.5. B. £199.
C. £398. D. £298.5.
22、Nothing evokes(唤起)Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river .Combine these images with high mountains,brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足)to the last frontier!
Highlights:
JUNEAU:Juneau, the state capital,is rich in culture and scenic beauty.It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES:Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾).The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska. ALASKA INDIAN ARTS:Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(玻璃珠)and culture from these master artists.
SKAGWAY:Skagway is a lively town,which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops.In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS:Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park.We’II stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights.This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
DATES/PRICES:
May 15,June 17,July 16,August 14.
7 days—$3500,including lodging,all meals,excursions,guides,park fees,sales taxes,and transportation between Juneau,Skagway, Haines,and Gustavus.Not included:Alcohol,personal items,airfare to and from Juneau.
Contact:
E-mail:info@alaskamountainguides.com
Call:800—766—3396
Write:Alaska Mountain Guides &Climbing School
P.O.Box 1081,Haines AK 99827
【1】According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion_________.
A.will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B.can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax
C.are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines
D.can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
【2】You can feel the history of the local place at______.
A.Juneau B.Skagway C.Haines D.Gustavus
【3】You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at______.
A.Glacier Bay National Park
B.the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C.the White Pass Yukon
D.the Northwest Native Tribes
【4】Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees?
A.Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.
B.A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C.Having the last supper at Juneau.
D.Flying from Juneau to his hometown.
23、Nicolas Maire is the model of a professional French chef with years of experience. To help perfect the flavors of the innovative foods. Mr. Maire has a new assistant chef in the form of Sum, an artificial intelligence robot.
Along with a team of flavorists, Sam helps blend a huge group of flavors for clients. In humans the sense of taste stems from multiple receptors (感受器) that are ready to make our brains aware of the nature of any possible food we encounter. Sam lacks this sense of taste, but it has been trained on a databose of ingredients gathered over 60 years at the company of Firmenich, a business with a perfume industry origin stretching back to 1895. Using a technique called machine learning, it has raced through examples of flavor combinations and has learnt its own definitions, maturing over 18 months into today’s AI robot.
Eric Saracchi runs the digital side of Firmenich. “Flavors are more complex than perfumes,” he says, “and Sam had to understand what a strawberry is or how roasted beef hits the tongue, before finding matches between tastes and foodstuffs.”
One big advantage of an AI robot is that it has no cognitive bias (认知偏见). This lack of human prejudices helps Firmenich to get past any unconscious leaning of the flavorists. The objectivity of Sam, lacking influences that can affect even the most professional of flavorists, allows it to work at speed. “It adds value by combining the knowledge of all the other flavorists here,” says Saracchi.
The machine rapidly gives an indication of how a flavor can be created and how much of an ingredient should be included. And Sam can hold the line between Saracchi’s team of flavorists and public tastes, refereeing decisions when the flavorists’ view differs from that of a consumer group.
【1】What does Sam do together with many flavorists?
A.It helps activate humans’ tastes.
B.It creates a database of ingredients.
C.It mixes a series of flavors for guests.
D.It makes all kinds of foods very creative.
【2】What is Saracchi’s attitude towards the AI robot Sam?
A.Negative.
B.Positive.
C.Unknown.
D.Doubtful.
【3】Where can you find the outstanding feature of an AI chef?
A.In Paragraph 1.
B.In Paragraph 2.
C.In Paragraph 3.
D.In Paragraph 4.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.Why Chefs Are Turning to AI
B.Sam, the First AI Chef in the World
C.How Do French Chefs Choose AI Assistants
D.Nicolas Maire Owns Some AI Assistant Chefs
24、An earthquake hit Turkey and Syria last month. Over 40,000 people lost their lives in the natural disaster, and that number is expected to climb. But people are staying strong and holding out hope as rescuers continue to search for and rescue survivors.
33-year-old Necla Camuz was trapped inside her home with her 10-day-old son, Yagiz, in her arms. She waited for 90 hours before being rescued. While Camuz was worried that they would never be found, she looked to her baby as a source of strength. “I think if my son hadn’t been strong enough to deal with this, I wouldn’t have been, either,” she shared. This story had an even happier ending. Camuz was told that her husband and 3-year-old son had also survived. They would get together after this terrible experience.
But babies and young people aren’t the only survivors. 77-year-old Fatma Gungor was trapped for 212 hours before being freed. “I am so excited. I don’t know what to say. We almost got to the point of giving up, but our struggle has ended well,” one rescuer said. Finding Gungor provides new motivation (动力) for rescuers, who have been working around the clock. They are encouraged to keep up their search.
According to Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, it’s uncommon to find survivors after they have been trapped for more than 100 hours, but low temperatures might be the factor. “On the one hand, the cold weather makes the rescue very difficult, for it is below freezing right now. On the other hand, it may reduce the demand for water. Perhaps that is the case this time,” he said.
As always, these stories give hope that there are many people still waiting to be rescued. But once people are pulled from the stones, there is a hard road ahead as people have lost their homes, and many have also lost their families. If you are looking for a way to help, consider donating to Global Giving’s earthquake fund.
【1】How did Camuz live through the earthquake in her opinion?
A.By using professional skills.
B.By seeing her newborn baby’s survival.
C.By having trust in her family.
D.By finding some water and food.
【2】What do the rescuers realize after saving Gungor?
A.More people can be rescued.
B.Old people have a stronger will.
C.Rescuers have to be calm enough.
D.Rescue work will become more difficult.
【3】What do Dr. Sanjay Gupia’s words suggest about the cold weather?
A.It is unusual for local people.
B.It can be both harmful and favorable.
C.It makes rescuers easier to save trapped people.
D.It causes trapped people to reduce demand for food.
【4】What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To call on people to offer support to those suffering.
B.To give some tips on surviving an earthquake.
C.To point out the problems facing rescuers.
D.To stress the importance of timely rescue.
25、 We had a tornado touch down near the school, and as expected, we went into our emergency tornado procedures. It was a day we never wanted to happen, but ______ prepared for throughout the school year. I wasn’t even in the ______ when it happened. I had taken a student with me to the workroom to help ______ items for a project. When the alarm started ______ I immediately grabbed my student’s hand and ______ as fast as I could back to the classroom.
Never did I imagine needing to put our tornado ______ to use. I never imagined actually needing to ______ my students up against the wall, have them crouch(蹲) down with their knees and heads ______ the ground, hands on the backs of their heads. Their hearts were ______ so fast they couldn’t catch their breath, and the ______ filled their eyes looking up at me as they ask if their family and ______ were going to be okay.
I was so proud and surprised at how my students ______ themselves then. In the midst of the very ______ and dangerous situation, my students faced it with the attitudes and mindset of children much ______ than them. Never in my life have I seen my students ______ directions so quickly, precisely, and without hesitation. ______ some tears were shed(掉落), and some hearts were beating fast, my students were brave. They had such a firm ______ in my assistant and myself that they were able to be 100% ______. They were brave beyond their years and today I am very ______ for that.
Right now, I ______ the day and am thankful for our safety, courage, and bravery.
【1】A.hardly B.continually C.safely D.suddenly
【2】A.classroom B.school C.workroom D.laboratory
【3】A.buy B.deliver C.gather D.swap
【4】A.coming about B.blowing away C.sending up D.going off
【5】A.called B.ran C.drove D.stepped
【6】A.drills B.features C.events D.details
【7】A.get B.put C.line D.set
【8】A.kicking B.hitting C.scratching D.touching
【9】A.beating B.jumping C.trembling D.striking
【10】A.courage B.fear C.hope D.disaster
【11】A.brothers B.classmates C.sisters D.friends
【12】A.impressed B.handled C.considered D.injured
【13】A.vivid B.unique C.scary D.practical
【14】A.older B.smarter C.healthier D.luckier
【15】A.announce B.describe C.recite D.follow
【16】A.Since B.Unless C.Although D.Because
【17】A.goal B.emotion C.trust D.conclusion
【18】A.clear B.calm C.cautious D.honest
【19】A.enthusiastic B.sensitive C.confident D.grateful
【20】A.look back on B.make up for C.look forward to D.take advantage of
26、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Artificial intelligence(AI)teachers can provide customized teaching for students to meet their unique requirements through analyzing data and deep learning.In the future, they may replace human teachers for basic teaching tasks.Since some students may find it and put new power into traditional teaching patterns.An educational system providing customized teaching centered on students represents the future trend of AI education.
China's AI education has developed rapidly in recent years with the rise of several thousand relevant companies.Currently,AI teachers are able to help students leamn pronunciation,analyze their condition,guide them to learn independently,and even grade writing assignments. Some foreign AI educational systems have been introduced into several domestic schools and have worked well on trial.
However,the promotion of AI education is still facing several difficulties in practice such as low technological levels,inadequacy of data and lack of funds.AI education still depends largely on human teachers' work.Most importantly,it conflicts with current educational patterns because the courses developed by foreign countries are not suitable for Chinese exam-oriented education.Teachers may also find it hard to change their original roles in classrooms since easing control on classes may make them seem irresponsible.These problems need to be handled before the mass promotion of Al education.
With AI teachers,the original teacher-centered classes will be transformed into student-centered ones where teachers only organize the class and provide guidance.Since teachers are supposed to not only equip students with knowledge but also shape their values and help them develop creative abilities,AI teachers will not replace human teachers but will only pose higher requirements of teaching.A combination of AI teachers and human ones can create the best future for Al education.
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