1、Though the number of Japanese army was _____ that of our Eighth Route Army, they lost the battle in that mountainous village.
A. as large twice as B. twice as large as
C. large as twice as D. as twice large as
2、(2014·安徽定远三中模拟)It made our head teacher angry ________ Wang Lin,without the ________ from the school,was absent from class for a week.
A. that;permission B. which;permit
C. which;permission D. that;permit
3、I see little ________ of an improvement in his condition. Maybe we should tell him the truth.
A.clasp
B.prospect
C.suspect
D.symptom
4、It can be a bit ________ when we see ________ “US”, since it can be explained in two different ways in English.
A.confused; capitalized B.confusing; capitalized
C.confused; capitalizing D.confusing; capitalizing
5、He claimed _______ in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday.
A.being badly treated B.to be treated badly
C.treating badly D.to have been treated badly
6、Daxing International Airport, also known as Beijing New Airport, is built close to the Beijing city center, and it is ________ only in 20 minutes.
A.available B.alternative C.acceptable D.accessible
7、________ the learning is slow and painful, the result is wonderful.
A.As
B.Unless
C.Even though
D.Since
8、Having a thorough physical examination regularly helps to check for disease that may not have any________ at first.
A.symptom
B.signal
C.symbol
D.similarity
9、Recently, to maintain national balance, the Chinese government has _____a policy of encouraging college graduates to take positions in rural areas.
A. adopted B. admired
C. adapted D. admitted
10、—Which of the two books will you take, Franklin?
—I’ll take _____ though I find _____ of them very useful to me.
A. neither; neither B. both; either
C. either; either D. either; both
11、________ the weather has cleared up, we can start our journey.
A.In case
B.Now that
C.Even though
D.Ever since
12、—What do you think of the Huawei P7?
—Terrific, I would buy one if I ______ an iPhone 6 Plus last year.
A.didn’t buy
B.don’t buy
C.hadn’t bought
D.haven’t bought
13、Try to ________ half an hour each day for keeping a diary, and you’ll achieve distinction in writing.
A. take up B. set aside
C. put away D. make out
14、Hi, Mike, can I use your computer for a while?
— Sorry, it now.
A.has been repaired B.is repaired
C.is being repaired D.will be repaired
15、Though the college entrance exam is drawing near, study shouldn’t take up all of your time. It’s important to some time for relaxation and hobbies as well.
A. put away B. set aside C. lay down D. take off
16、Every possible means ________ to save the wounded soldier up to now.
A.tried
B.is trying
C.has been tried
D.tries
17、Some traditional exercise like jogging, swimming and climbing may help people stay ______.
A.in order
B.in place
C.in advance
D.in shape
18、House prices are usually much higher ________ there are subway stations around.
A. where B. unless C. while D. though
19、Faced with a bill of $20,000, ___________________.
A. John has taken an extra job.
B. the boss has given John an extra job.
C. An extra job has been taken
D. an extra job has been given to John.
20、The boy went ________ in the forest and saved the lost child, so he was ________ praised for his courage.
A. deeply, highly B. deep, high
C. deep, highly D. deeply, high
21、 It was late August when I got a call from a grandmother. She lives in Seeley Lake, Montana, and she has heard we have air purifiers (净化器) with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) air-cleaners that can help with smoke. She needs one for the baby’s room. I explained we didn’t have any and told her how to purchase one.
She coughed and went silent with disappointment before asking how much they cost. Almost every person I talk to in Seeley Lake has this cough. “The family doesn’t have much money,” she said, but she promised to order a filter for the child. Small filters—ones that can clean a bedroom of up to 75 square feet—cost about $70 each.
The next day, the wildfire that had been burning for weeks in the Lolo National Forest, northeast of town, moved closer to the woman’s neighborhood, and the county sheriff’s office evacuated (疏散) the area. I wondered whether the air-cleaner would be there when the family returned home. I knew the smoke would be.
As an air-quality specialist with the Missoula City-County Health Department in Montana, my job is to understand air pollution, control it as much as possible, and help people protect themselves from its effects. I focus on smoke management: issuing permits for outdoor burns and updating residents about what to expect from the smoke when wildfires send it our way.
Never had we seen so many wildfires so close to home for so many weeks. There are six classes on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (指数): good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy, and dangerous. Seeley Lake’s air reached dangerous class in 18 days last summer.
Last year was troubled by wildfires around the country. The fires that struck Northern California alone killed 44 people and caused more than $9 billion in damage. But this isn’t just a recent problem, nor is it limited to the West. Wildfires hit 49 states in 2017, including a swath from Florida to Virginia. More than 9 million acres burned nationwide, compared with the yearly average of 6.5 million acres.
【1】Why did the grandmother make a call to the author?
A.To prevent the wildfire.
B.To help her make a move.
C.To ask for an air purifier.
D.To get information about air pollution.
【2】How did the woman feel about the author’s reply?
A.Angry. B.Hopeful.
C.Excited. D.Disappointed.
【3】What’s the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 5?
A.To add some background information.
B.To summarize the previous paragraphs.
C.To introduce a new topic for discussion.
D.To make the readers realize the situation.
【4】Compared with the yearly average, the burned acres nationwide in 2017 rose by ________.
A.about 49% B.about 38%
C.about 72% D.about 52%
22、The Blue Cafe' Theatre
The Artist is a movie set in a neighborhood of the French capital, by the River Seine. Made in 1940, this black and white movie has made cinema history. A romantic drama that will make you cry, it is well worth watching. Don't worry if you don't know French; you can read the subtitles(字幕). Showing Sunday morning in the Blue Cafe' Theatre.
Elmstreet Village Cinema
Ask me that again! A great movie for all ages, young and old. It's a movie with something for everyone! Set in a New York college, it sells the story of a girl who is so pretty that every boy falls to her. But all she wants to do is study! Now showing until Sunday, Special afternoon tickets at 10% discount for the 4:00 pm matinee(午后场).
The Orange Cinema Company
Star Traveler is a great movie for science-fiction fans who like to have a good laugh at the same time. It may not be the best film of all time, but it certainly is the funniest. You will love Wil, the star traveler, who gets lost in space, chased by green aliens. Showing from Saturday at all Orange Cinemas , 7: 00 pm, 9: 00 pm and 11:30 pm.
Findley Park Cinema
Dance all the way! A musical romance, set in an arts & dance school in the US, the film will have you singing along and tapping(轻叩) your toes from beginning to end. Doors open on Saturday at 5:00 pm for the early showing.
【1】What do we know about The Artist?
A.The story happened in Paris.
B.It is a color movie
C.It is a movie in English.
D.It is funny.
【2】Which movie is suitable for people of different ages?
A.The Artist.
B.Dance all the way.
C.Star Traveler.
D.Ask me that again.
【3】If you want to see a movie with dances and songs, where would you go?
A.The Blue Cafe' Theatre
B.Findley Park Cinema
C.Elmstreet Village Cinema
D.The Orange Cinema Company
23、UrbanSpace in midtown New York is a place where white-collars come for lunch during their workdays.For the past a few months,customers have always lined up before a kiosk which sells a very authentic Chinese food in north China—Jianbing,or the Chinese crepe.
The kiosk is branded "Mr.Bing",and is owned by Brian Goldberg,who is born and raised in New York.Goldberg is very involved with Chinese culture.He was a Chinese major back in college in Boston,and studied in China 20 years ago.
"When I went to China,I just love Jianbing so much.It tastes so good.It's hot.It's fresh.It's customizable.They make it how you like it.When I come back to America,I can't find it. So I make it!"said Goldberg.
Goldberg's Jianbing plan is not a whim(突发的想法).It was the theme of his business plan when he was a MBA in Columbia University.As a student,he didn't have enough funds to start.It was until five years ago that he made the first step in Hong Kong.To open the Hong Kong shop,Goldberg spent many weekends flying back and forth from Beijing,Tianjin,and Shandong Province,the origins of Chinese Jianbing.
After tasting tons,he focused on one kiosk in Beijing,Xiaoyan Jianbing,whose chef offered to teach him and his Hong Kong employees the recipe.In Hong Kong,"Mr.Bing" was fairly popular,but Goldberg always thought of going back home.
Two years ago,he moved back to New York and put himself into his Jianbing shop. Selling Jianbing to New Yorkers is surely not the same with selling them to Chinese.To cater to the taste of Americans,Goldberg applied several changes to the recipe after trial and errors.
The Jianbing as you see today at Mr.Bing's is a revised version: fried wonton skin is used to replace dough stick(油条),and a signature Chinese spicy sauce instead of fermented bean curd,and there is meat,which Americans love.
Even with one storefront,Goldberg is selling hundreds of Jianbing each day.He is confident this Chinese snack can be something."Anyway,Americans didn't know much about sushi or burritos(墨西哥玉米面卷饼)back twenty years.But now they are having them all the time."Goldberg said.The great goal of Goldberg is bringing Jianbing to the world and establishing his own signature brand with "Mr.Bing".
【1】Which of the following is NOT a possible factor for Americans' love of Chinese Jianbing?
A. It tastes delicious. B. Its price is very cheap.
C. It is hot and fresh. D. It has been improved.
【2】The underlined sentence 'It's customizable.' in Paragraph 3 means that .
A. customers can make orders of Jianbing on the Internet
B. customers can make Jianbing by themselves very easily
C. it can be made according to customers' tastes and needs
D. it can be seen distributed among every corner of the USA
【3】From Goldberg's experience we can conclude that .
A. he once studied Chinese in Columbia University 20 years ago
B. he takes possession of several storefronts in Hong Kong,China
C. before setting up his business of Jianbing he did market research
D. he has bought the parent of recipe from Chinese Xiaoyan Jianbing
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A. A man's duty of spreading Chinese culture
B. Jianbing of Mr.Bing attracts New Yorkers
C. A kind of traditional Chinese food—Jianbing
D. Chinese snack can be something in the USA
24、Crafternoon
Time: Sunday, January 17, 2021, 1:00PM
Location: Emma Clark Library. 120 Main Street Setauket, NY 11733
Warm up at the library! This event at Emma Clark Library would be an forgettable experience for you. Stop by Sunday, January 17 anytime between 1pm and 3 pm for this free craft (手工艺)activity! All kids are welcome. If you have any questions, please email us at kids@e mmaclark.org.
Rolling River Day Camp Family Day
Time: Sunday, January 24, 2021, 1:00AM
Location: 477 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY11518
It is time for you to learn more about Summer Camp 2021. Bring your family to Rolling River' s Family Day! It is a special opportunity for children to get a taste of camp while parents can enjoy a wonderful weekend, too. You must pre-register to attend. All families who register for Camp 2021 that day will receive a free gift.
Super Bowl’s Sunday
Time: Sunday, February 7, 2021, 2:00PM
Location: Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket, NY 11733
Let's begin the Super Bowl weekend with football-themed parties on Sunday, February 7. Simply drop by the Children's Department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00一4:00 p.m. You can play games and have a chance to win a special prize. It is a special event where the Library manager encourages visitors to wear a shirt or jersey with their favorite football team, but this is not required. Be sure to catch the fun! There is no registration, and families with kids of all ages are welcome.
St. Gregory’ s Day
Time: March 7, 2021, 7:00 PM—March 17, 2021,7:00 PM
Location: 87th Avenue & Cross Island Parkway, Bellerose, NY 11426
Visit us at wwsgfestita.com. Featuring live(实况转播的) music performances, fun-filled games and food, it will offer delightful experiences to you. You will enjoy rides, games, prizes, well-known live entertainment outdoors and delicious dishes.
【1】If you want to attend “Rolling River Day Camp Family Day", you should
A.donate a gift first
B.make registration early
C.be dressed in a shirt or jersey
D.visit wwsgfestita.com first
【2】What do the first event and the third event have in common?
A.They will be held at the same time.
B.They share the same organizer.
C.They have the same requirements.
D.They will be held in the same place.
【3】What can we learn about the last event?
A.It will last more than one week.
B.It is more suitable for campers.
C.It has special requirements for clothes.
D.Its most activities will be held indoors.
25、 Although we were away from the coast and the busy environment, we were able to celebrate Christmas in a traditional Portuguese (葡萄牙的)way! This was the reason why we ____to Alte, a small mountain village 35 kilometers away from the coast of Armacao da Pera. It seemed a ____ place to spend Christmas.
It was the day before Christmas that I drove my family to Alte. At 8:30, we ___ and then walked up to the ____. There was a bonfire (篝火) ____ in front of the church, and people were already starting to arrive. We went inside and ____ a nice place to sit down. ____, the church was also full during the celebration!
Villagers ____around the bonfire and someone was ____away a small piece of cake and a glass of wine. We are so glad to __ this traditional activity that we stayed a little longer, ____the Christmas Eve by the bonfire, together with the villagers of Alte.
It was a cold, yet beautiful morning when we ____up at Christmas day! I took over the ___ of preparing breakfast. I made a great one with bread, fried eggs, sausages, tomatoes, cucumber and some ____fruits. Anyway, it's Christmas! After a fancy breakfast, we ____about 10 minutes walking down the hill and spent some moments taking ___ at the waterfalls. It was a very nice ___ and we have totally enjoyed ___ and peace. Later that day, many Portuguese people went down to ___ the falls too.
After that, we drank a cup of coffee together, admiring the beautiful views before us! What a wonderful Christmas morning and an ____experience!
【1】A.moved B.flew C.drove D.saw
【2】A.nearby B.separate C.lonely D.perfect
【3】A.came B.arrived C.stayed D.stopped
【4】A.hospital B.house C.school D.village
【5】A.set B.lit C.caught D.put
【6】A.chose B.designed C.prepared D.examined
【7】A.Hopefully B.Surprisingly C.Luckily D.Briefly
【8】A.gathered B.listened C.looked D.turned
【9】A.taking B.giving C.carrying D.bringing
【10】A.sort out B.get over C.care about D.join in
【11】A.introducing B.expecting C.enjoying D.containing
【12】A.stood B.shut C.opened D.woke
【13】A.position B.life C.task D.space
【14】A.fresh B.extra C.artificial D.suitable
【15】A.risked B.got C.won D.spent
【16】A.ideas B.paintings C.pictures D.suggestions
【17】A.view B.dream C.performance D.wonder
【18】A.attention B.quietness C.power D.imagination
【19】A.see B.build C.protect D.find
【20】A.illegal B.unfair C.unforgettable D.unexpected
26、South Africa’s Street Store doesn’t just help to clothe the homeless, but also gives them the shopping experience of choosing what they want. With the idea to give the homeless the same dignity as customers who can pay, the Street Store sets up their pop-up cardboard shop in Cape Town, inviting customers in need to browse through the offerings and choose an outfit for themselves from the hundreds of donated items at their will.
The Street Store works closely with local council to get permission to pop-up their sidewalk shops in poor areas around Cape Town. Because of the social conditions in South Africa, over half of the children live in poverty, making the Street Store even more popular.
The Street Store displays a row of cardboard “hangers” (衣架), with boxes neatly arranged below each one. On the hangers hang shirts, T-shirts, trousers and dresses donated by the Cape Town public. In the boxes below, multiple pairs of shoes await a new owner. Street Store volunteers also act as store consultants, offering fashion advice to their customers as they try on chosen donated items.
The Street Store has already reached thousands in the Cape Town area, with over 1,000 satisfied homeless customers visiting on their first day in operation. The program gives the homeless not only a change to pick up some needed clothing, but also restores confidence by giving them a retail experience—even when pocket money doesn’t allow it.
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1. 用约30个单词概述上述信息的主要内容;
2. 结合上述信息,谈谈你对the Street Store的看法;
3. 假设你是the Street Store活动的参与者,你会怎么做?(不少于两点)
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2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;
3. 不必写标题。
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