1、Hospital staff burst into cheers after doctors completed a 20-hour operation to have _______
one-year-old twins at the head.
A. removed B. divided C. separated D. produced
2、We ________ 1000 English words since we ________ to this school.
A.learn, come
B.have learning, came
C.have been learning, come
D.have learned, came
3、All the students are looking forward to the first________to take the College Entrance Examinations.
A.measure B.purpose C.attempt D.desire
4、It ________ me that nobody is in favour of the new changes.
A.catches
B.bears
C.charges
D.strikes
5、I wish to thank Professor Smith, without ______ help I would never have got this opportunity.
A.who
B.whose
C.whom
D.which
6、What an exhibition! There are many well-known artists exhibiting their ______ works.
A.highly-skilled
B.distinct
C.awe-inspiring
D.intense
7、____________everything that's not necessary, and you will get a more meaningful story.
A. Cut in B. Cut down C. Cut up D. Cut out
8、The tech giant, Huawei won respect all over the world.
A.n. 巨人,伟人
B.adj. 巨大的,特大的
C.n. 大公司,强大组织
D.adj. 伟大的
9、________her mother after being separated for 20 years, she couldn't help, even though she tried not to, _______.
A.Seen; crying B.To see; cry C.Seeing; crying D.Having seen; cry
10、We’re good friends and trust each other, though we sometimes have ________opinions.
A.wind.
B.burn
C.visible
D.opposing
11、If you look at all sides of the situation, you’ll find probably a solution that ______ everyone.
A.suit
B.suited
C.suits
D.has suited
12、He woke up as suddenly he had fallen asleep.
A.so B.as C.than D.for
13、The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience ______ on benches,chairs or boxes.
A.having seated
B.seating
C.having been seated
D.seated
14、_______the fierce competition in finding a good job in big cities, many fresh graduates are still trying their fortune in Beijing.
A.Apart from B.Regardless of
C.Instead of D.With regard to
15、--The weather is too cold ___ March this year.
-- It was still ___ when I came here years ago.
A. for; colder B. in; cold
C. in; hot D. for; hotter
16、My father was an engineer, and I plan to ______ his footsteps and study engineering in college.
A.follow in
B.track down
C.get into
D.come around
17、 in the heavy traffic, we had no choice but in the car.
A. Stuck; wait B. Stuck; to wait
C. Sticking; to wait D. Sticking; wait
18、All the students in the school don’t come from the town. This sentence means ________.
A. Any of the students in the school don’t come from the town
B. Some students in the school come from the town
C. All the students in the school come from the town
D. None of the students in the school come from the town
19、With everything settled down finally, Harry sank into a chair and ________ with relief.
A.shivered
B.frowned
C.sighed
D.shook
20、---Don’t you think hard work is what makes people succeed ?
--- ________.
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I hope so.
C. I’ve got it. D. Wish you success
21、Now is the time to act on climate change. We need to cut carbon emissions (排放), and knowing this, it is easy to be pessimistic. Strangely, I’m feeling the opposite. And that’s mostly because of one factor: Batteries. It isn’t obvious but over the last decade or so, just as we’ve watched our computers get faster and screens get thinner, batteries have greatly improved too.
According to the European Patent Office, the number of battery patents filed grew by an average of 14 percent every year between 2005 and 2018. Energy storage is getting better and better, as more companies are discovering new chemistry and processes to make them work more efficiently.
And the results of all of this work are astonishing. Energy density—the amount of power that can be stored in the same sized battery—has doubled in the last decade. And the costs of batteries have fallen a lot too.
Brilliantly, because electric batteries are improving so noticeably, we can already see the results. Last September, 15 percent of all new vehicle registrations were pure electric vehicles. So the change is starting to happen.
It’s conceivable that in the not-too-distant future, alongside other essentials in our homes like a boiler and a fusebox, we might also have an enormous battery in the garage. This would take power from the grid (电网) or maybe even solar panels on the roof, and power appliances and lights in our homes at the times when demand for electricity is high.
So, given how much technology has improved batteries over the last decade, I can’t help but be strangely optimistic about the future. Batteries may not be as flashy (显眼的) as phones, rockets or other new technologies, but when it comes to technology to fight climate change, they’re definitely leading the charge.
【1】What is the author’s attitude towards cutting carbon emissions?
A.Doubtful.
B.Favorable.
C.Unclear.
D.Anxious.
【2】What is the possible result of batteries’ great improvement?
A.It’ll make them more environment-friendly.
B.It’ll make people use electricity at will.
C.It will slow the development of pure electric vehicles.
D.It’ll cause the prices of batteries to rise.
【3】What does the underlined word “conceivable” in paragraph 5 mean?
A.Unacceptable.
B.Astonishing.
C.Possible.
D.Unreliable.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A.Carbon Emissions Result in Climate Change
B.Now Is the Time to Act on Climate Change
C.How Battery Technology Can Save the Planet
D.How Much Technology Has Improved Batteries
22、There's something classy about having a piano in your home. It seems a sense of luxury to have one in your establishment. Depending on the piano you have, you need to follow some maintenance practices to make sure your piano stays in the best shape for the longest time possible.【1】
Place the piano at a low-traffic spot. If you want your piano to serve you a lifetime, do place it in a post where it'll be less influenced by human traffic.【2】 If you instead place your piano near doors, people coming in opening and shutting the door might once or twice hit the sides of the piano, damaging it slowly.
Place the piano away from the window. There is an obvious reason why this is advised.【3】 Indeed you may be able to wipe off the dust on the surfaces, but can you imagine what gets into the inaccessible parts? The dust finding its way to the inside may start causing issues inside.
Clean your hands before using it. Just imagine walking. out on business and immediately jumping in to start your music lesson.【4】 If you have to use the piano, you should wash your hands with soap and water. You don't want your piano to be the source of infection, do you?
【5】It can prevent food and drinks falling onto your piano and then causing damage. What's more, it can save you from having to wipe dust and the dirt off.
A.Get your piano a housing cover.
B.Keep it away from food and drinks.
C.That is dust coming through the window.
D.Avoid any spot with things hanging or placed on top of the piano.
E.All the bacteria you have picked up end up on the piano keys, right!
F.That is to say they are better off at home comers or the centre of a big hall.
G.The following pieces will highlight how to properly take care of your piano.
23、BKLYN House Hotel
This hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban — the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated (高的) subway tracks — but Bushwick’s best bars and cafes / restaurants are nearby.
Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433
Archer Hotel
Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates differ from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.
Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100
CitizenM New York Times Square
This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain — CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.
Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 7000
【1】What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?
A.It has the most rooms.
B.It is located in Manhattan.
C.It is Bushwick’s best hotel.
D.It is decorated with some art works.
【2】What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?
A.Regulars can enjoy a certain discount.
B.Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift.
C.Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.
D.Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.
【3】Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan?
A.212 319 7000.
B.718 388 4433.
C.212 865 5700.
D.212 719 4100.
24、 Danez Smith, one of America's most popular young poets and the author of Don't Call Us Dead, recommends his 5 favorite books.
Lilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler (1989)
This book about aliens from the novelist who predicted "Make America Great Again" asks necessary questions about the harmful structures which we put our faith in despite our intelligence, and also how or if we will evolve out of our most dangerous selves. An essential, human book — with aliens!
The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton (2012)
The book is my bible. Open up to any page and Clifton delivers a word. Whether the subject is roaches, family, death, or surviving, she has a poem for all occasions. She can create the most complicated magic out of the simplest words.
Man vs. Sky by Corey Zeller (2013)
In his brief prose poems, Zeller represents the voice of a recently dead friend as he travels through the afterlife. Besides attracting me with its beauty to this day, it taught me that we can offer the dead not just our grief but our imaginations and dreams as well.
My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi (2014)
I'm a sucker for high school drama, superpowers, good-hearted heroes, and complicated bad characters. This manga(动漫)series is one of my favorite escapes. In a world where everybody and their mama has a superpower (literally), what makes someone a hero isn't about power or strength but about the desire to make people smile. Instant tears.
Deus Ex Nigrum by Jasmine Reid (2019)
I recently picked this chapbook for a prize. It's a marvel of language and heart. Reid's lyrics map the ordinary and the extraordinary with rare and invigorating skill. In a world and a country ever dangerous to the black people, this poet says, "If I am to be a twist ending, let it be that I lived." I am so excited to follow Reid's poems into the future.
【1】Which author describes people from other planets?
A.Octavia E. Butler. B.Kohei Horikoshi.
C.Jasmine Reid. D.Corey Zeller.
【2】In which book can we find something about racial justice?
A.Lilith's Brood. B.My Hero Academia.
C.Man vs. Sky. D.Deus Ex Nigrum.
【3】What can we learn from the text?
A.Corey Zeller's recently dead friend has the superpower to make dreams come true.
B.In a world where everyone has superpower, people have a desire to smile.
C.Clifton makes full use of simple words.
D.My Hero Academia has won National Book Award
25、Please stop ruining children’s summer camp
Teslie Conrad is the director of Clemson Outdoor Lab in South Carolina, which runs several different youth summer camps. Clemson _______ cell phones and other electronic devices in summer camps. And according to the American Camp Association, most sleep-away camps in the United States _______ access to cell phones.
This makes sense. We traditionally think of summer camps as a place where we get to swim in a lake, camp under the stars and make new _______ over campfires and outdoor adventures, not one where we text and play video games.
Researchers say that campers develop invaluable social skills, while facing risks and working their way through their feelings of homesickness — all _______. “It’s kind of like letting go of everything and coming to a different world,” says Alexa Sherman, an 11-year-old camper. Many of the campers there say they _______ YouTube and Snapchat, but they quickly come to appreciate the hands-on activities and in-person friendships.
The people who have the _______ time letting go, camp directors say, aren’t necessarily the campers themselves, but instead their parents.
Barry Garst studies youth development at Clemson University. He said that whether you call them “helicopter”, “snowmobile” or “lawnmower” parents, over-involved parenting is having a negative overall effect and is _______ the types of positive interpersonal experiences these camps are meant to provide for youth. Not weather, not water safety, not dangerous bears. It’s parents who call every day demanding _______ on their kids and who expect to hear from the camp director about every skinned knee.
Meg Barthel, the lead girls’ counselor at camp Echo, carries a device with access to Wi-Fi around camp. “I have to _______ the mothers who are used to having constant communication with their daughters,” she says. How many ________ a day? “Up to 100.”
Some camps address parents’ ________ for updates by posting pictures and videos online. But sometimes this can have the ________ effect. In response, they’ll often receive the following phone call: “Hello, camp director, I was on your ________ and I don’t see them. Are they OK? Were they sent to the hospital?”
Research on over-parenting, says Garst, shows that when parents behave this way, the development of a child’s sense of ________ can be slowed or can become altogether halted. The parents are sending the message that they don’t think their kids can get through tough moments on their own, and the kids pick up on this attitude. “Children are not really learning how to ________ for themselves.”
【1】
A.bans
B.produces
C.searches
D.provides
【2】
A.want
B.limit
C.enable
D.improve
【3】
A.friends
B.decisions
C.investments
D.mistakes
【4】
A.on purpose
B.in agreement
C.by themselves
D.with excitement
【5】
A.use
B.uninstall
C.forget
D.miss
【6】
A.first
B.hardest
C.shortest
D.greatest
【7】
A.finding
B.attending
C.ruining
D.setting up
【8】
A.comments
B.reports
C.studies
D.focus
【9】
A.respond to
B.chat with
C.seek out
D.argue against
【10】
A.problems
B.parents
C.messages
D.lessons
【11】
A.plan
B.wait
C.pause
D.thirst
【12】
A.magical
B.opposite
C.protective
D.similar
【13】
A.website
B.campsite
C.phone
D.list
【14】
A.self-awareness
B.knowledge
C.independence
D.intelligence
【15】
A.make friends
B.ask questions
C.make plans
D.solve problems
26、阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Parents often notice a return of the “terrible twos” when their children enter adolescence, who are struggling to be independence, but they lack the language needed to express the complexity of their emotions, and then comes the seemingly automatic response of “No!” or “That’s not fair!” when asked to do anything by parents. It seems as if our current society both reflects and encourage these behaviors, as media often shows rude teenage stars get a laugh from their rude words aimed at adults.
Parents who are concerned about stopping their teens’ independence, worried about involving in a power struggle that they might not be able to win, or just feeling helpless in the face of the teens’ strongly expressed emotions, may simply give up when their children refused to do what is asked.
It’s important for parents to understand that teenagers do not have the same control of their impulses(冲动) that adults do. Parents need to provide support and guidance. Part of providing such support and guidance is setting clear limits on what kind of behavior will be tolerated, and what results exist for the behavior that is not allowed.
(写作内容)
1. 用约 30个单词概括上文的主要内容;
2. 用约 120个单词就与父母顶嘴的话题谈谈你的想法,内容包括:
(1) 青少年与父母顶嘴的原因;
(2) 顶嘴所带来的影响:
(3) 作为中学生,我们应该怎样克服顶嘴的习惯?
(写作要求)
(1) 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;
(2) 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;
(3) 不必写标题。
(评分标准)
内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________