1、This afternoon , we had our chemistry class ________ the science lab.
A.on
B.beside
C.with
D.in
2、In the first half of 2020, the number of residency permits given out by Canada fell by more than half, _____ to a year earlier, mainly because of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A.compared B.comparing C.to compare D.being compared
3、Many teachers like surfing the internet , _______ they may find a lot of fantastic pictures and useful videos about teaching .
A.which B.where C.when D.that
4、If she accepts this position, she will have no choice but ________ an even greater challenge.
A.to meet
B.meets
C.meeting
D.met
5、---Are you pleased with what he has done?
---It couldn’t be _______. Why didn’t he put more effort into his work?
A. any worse B. much better
C. so bad D. the best
6、The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has ________ all over the country.
A.bases
B.branches
C.boards
D.businesses
7、With all your energies the study of French, you will master the language.
A.concentrated in
B.concentrating in
C.concentrated on
D.concentrating on
8、The public were expecting the _______ of further details about the accident until thorough investigation.
A.receipt B.release
C.request D.reference
9、The boys followed the marks that they ______, until finally they found their way back to the campsite.
A. left B. have left
C. had left D. have been left
10、We got up early for fear that we ______ miss the early bus.
A. could B. should C. will D. can
11、Some schools, including us, will have to make ______ in agreement with the national soccer reform.
A. attachments B. adjustments C. comments D. achievements
12、______ you have set your mind on the goal, you must try your best to achieve it.
A.Though
B.Unless
C.Once
D.While
13、I wish to thank Professor Smith, without ______ help I would never have got this opportunity.
A.who
B.whose
C.whom
D.which
14、The film X—Men Ⅲ______ to be another big box office draw next year.
A. has promised B. is promising
C. will promise D. Promises
15、______ her salary with that of her male partner’s, she found the unjust treatment toward female employees in the company.
A.Compared B.Having compared
C.To compare D.Having been compared
16、They are talking so warmly and it looks _________ they had been old friends.
A. even if B. if C. as though D. As
17、—I don’t know about you,but I’m sick and tired of this weather.
— .I can’t stand all this rain.
A.I don’t care
B.It’s hard to say
C.So am I
D.I hope so
18、Due to the _______________ of this new technology, more people will become over-dependent on the Internet and neglect face-to-face communication.
A.adaptation
B.approval
C.application
D.appreciation
19、Many video websites announce that viewers can watch shows and movies for free ________ watching advertising.
A.in spite of B.on behalf of C.with the purpose of D.in exchange for
20、After two years’ research, we now have a _______ better understanding of the disease.
A. very B. far C. fairly D. quite
21、 Every year, countless individuals are impacted by cancer. Our goal is to walk away from cancer as we give strength to those fighting this life-threatening disease. Walk Cancer Away invites everyone to participate in our annual family friendly walk event and join together to share the strong will power found inside each of us with those around us. With each step we take, with each story shared, and with each donation made we are one step closer to finding a cure. To date, we have raised over $700,000 for Dr. Nancy Kemeny's Colorectal Research Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center(MSKCC), together with thousands of people supporting this cause over the last 12 years we are committed to.
Walk Cancer Away began as a walk in honor of James N. Rentas. Deeply influenced by his loss due to colorectal cancer, the Rentas family came together 12 years ago to help others who are suffering the disease. Dr. Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who was the doctor treating James N. Rentas, mirrors that same goal. Her efforts and that of her team at MSKCC are focused on researching to overcome the disease and find a cure.
Together they have made great advancements over the years and have provided years of life for those facing adversity. In many cases, their continued efforts have led to full relief of the cancer in patients. With the deepest gratitude we are thankful to all those who support and participate in the event each year, because without you this would not be possible.
Although Walk Cancer Away started just 12 years ago, we are forever honored to be able to join in this event that so many of us find so close to our hearts. We ask you, your family, and your friends to join in this year's Walk Cancer Away Event.
【1】What does Walk Cancer Away intend to do?
A.To contact those suffering from cancer.
B.To find a way to defeat cancer at length.
C.To give strength to cancer patients' family.
D.To share experiences from cancer victims.
【2】According to paragraph 2, what can we learn about James N. Rentas?
A.He lost his family.
B.He died of cancer.
C.He did research on cancer.
D.He founded Walk Cancer Away.
【3】What does the underlined word "adversity" refer to in paragraph 3?
A.An unpleasant treatment.
B.A loss of a family member.
C.A serious disease hard to cure.
D.An unfavorable situation from nature.
【4】Why does the author make this speech?
A.To raise money for cancer research.
B.To introduce the history of an event.
C.To call on people to join in the activity.
D.To express thanks to all the participants.
22、The Nobel Prize in Literature, which has been awarded annually almost every year since 1901, netted(净赚)the winning author 747,000 pounds, a medal and a certificate (证书), and the legal duty to deliver a lecture in Sweden at some future dates. The winner was selected, as usual, by the Swedish Academy, which also picked a second laureate (获奖者)this year to make up for the fact that no prize was presented in 2018 because of a scandal(丑闻).
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2018 was awarded to the Polish author Olga Tokarczuk (奥尔加·托卡尔丘克) for “a narrative imagination that with encyclopedic (百科全书式的)passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life”. She won last year’s Man Booker International Prize for her novel Flights. Her representative works (代表作) include Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead and Primeval and Other Times.
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2019 was awarded to the Austrian author Peter Handke (彼得·汉德克) for “an influential work that with linguistic ingenuity(语言的独创性)has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience”. His representative works include A Sorrow Beyond Dreams and Slow Homecoming.
Before the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature winners, there were also two nominees(被提名者)who have attracted much attention. Chinese people were keeping an eye on the nominee Can Xue. Can Xue, whose real name is Deng Xiaohua, was born in central China’s Hunan Province in 1953. She had a tough childhood, working as a worker in a street factory for eight years. Her life experience has formed her own unique literary path. Can’s books have been translated and published outside China. Frontier, published in the US in 2017, won attention and applause of the West.
The other hot guess was the Japanese writer Haruki Murakami (村上春树) whose books and stories had been bestsellers in Japan as well as internationally, with his work being translated into 50 languages and selling millions of copies outside his native country. His work has received numerous awards. Internet users kept an eye on him in the Nobel Prize in Literature because he had become a hot guess for years. His representative works include Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore and 1Q84.
【1】Why are two writers awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature this year?
A.To fill the prize gap of 2018.
B.To attract more people’s attention.
C.To inspire more outstanding writers.
D.To satisfy the development of literature.
【2】What made Olga Tokarczuk win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A.Her high popularity.
B.Her language skills.
C.Her numerous works.
D.Her writing style.
【3】Which book can you choose if you are interested in Peter’s style?
A.Flights.
B.Slow Homecoming.
C.Frontier.
D.Kafka on the Shore.
【4】Why did the Internet users pay close attention to Haruki Murakami?
A.Because he had created hundreds of great novels.
B.Because he had received lots of awards all the time.
C.Because he had been supposed to win the prize for years.
D.Because he had been recognized as the most popular
23、The key to losing weight is to understand what really motivates you. Have you ever been excited about losing a few pounds? 【1】 And to help you keep your weight under control, you need some coping strategies.
Ask questions. When you’re researching different dieting products and plans or even talking to a doctor about diets, ask as many questions as you can. 【2】 Ask questions like: Do I have to purchase special meals or supplements? Does the programme include a part to help me maintain my weight loss?
Get real. 【3】 Don’t burden yourself with unrealistic expectations. Remember, large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy. Talk with your health care professional to determine a healthy weight goal.
【4】 To maintain your weight, you must keep a balance between your intake of calories and the energy you burn. Just 30 minutes of fast walking in most days can take about 10 pounds off your weight each year.
Weigh yourself weekly. It’s important to track your weight on any diet or weight loss plan, but don’t step on the scales every day. Weighing daily won’t show you the big picture. 【5】
A.Stay balanced.
B.Once a week is fine.
C.Stick with your healthy eating plan.
D.Losing one to two pounds a week is a realistic goal.
E.Being well-informed will help you choose the best diet for yourself.
F.Regular weight checks will show you your progress over time.
G.If so, you must find a way to turn excitement into determination.
24、With the growing trend of listening to stories on meditation apps(冥想应用), travel tales—sometimes featuring surrounding sounds of places such as rainforests in Borneo—are helping people get restful sleep. Imagine a voice softly telling as listeners close their eyes and snuggle down in their beds. Are you paying attention? Actually, it doesn’t matter.
According to the CDC, some 70 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep problems. To help with this, many adults are bringing back bedtime stories through meditation apps. Nearly a third of the Calm app’s 300 bedtime stories, which have been listened to more than 450 million times, are about travel. Some 45% of the bedtime stories on the app Breethe are travel-related. Earlier this year, half of the top 10 bedtime stories were travel-themed.
Travel bedtime stories are typically an audio retelling of a trip and rely heavily on descriptions, with occasional surrounding noises like ocean waves, train tracks, or soft music. Train stories are particularly popular at bedtime. “You need movement in a bedtime story—if things are static(静止的), it’s too dull and the listener will get restless,” says Martha Bayless, a professor at the University of Oregon’s Folklore and Public Culture Program. “But the movement has to be non-threatening and soothing. The train is the perfect vehicle for sleep, engaging the senses in a gentle way.”
One possible reason why travel bedtime stories calm our brains is “mirror neurons(镜像神经元),” says Rachel Salas, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness. “These brain cells might combine our own experiences with someone else’s. For example, a tale of train travel could bring a sense of nostalgia(怀旧)for our own past journeys. The comforting sense of something familiar can help with relaxation and sleep. Additionally, the sound of a train chugging along the tracks serves as a type of white noise that lulls people to sleep,” Salas adds.
“In most travel bedtime stories, nothing much happens,” says Bayless. “The bedtime stories are about the quiet period between adventures, which is what sleep is also about.”
【1】In which aspect do people benefit from travel tales?
A.Promoting sleep.
B.Inspiring imagination.
C.Improving concentration.
D.Gaining travel information.
【2】What do the numbers in paragraph 2 mainly indicate?
A.Most adults suffer a lot from a lack of sleep.
B.Adequate quality sleep is essential to human health.
C.Meditation apps help people reduce stress effectively.
D.Travel-related bedtime stories are more appealing to listeners.
【3】Rachel Salas’s words in paragraph 4 serve as ______.
A.evidence of the significance of mirror neurons
B.an explanation as to why travel tales help with sleep
C.a description of adventurous travel experiences
D.an analysis of how sleep affects people’s memory
【4】In which section of a newspaper may this article appear?
A.Travel.
B.Opinion.
C.Entertainment.
D.Science.
25、Today I had lunch with Cynthia, a former student of mine. The go-to restaurant that I use for ________ like this is Merit Vegetarian. It’s a good ________ to vegan (纯素食的) food and everyone I’ve brought there has loved it.
As I was waiting for Cynthia to arrive, I ________ someone saying they needed to go to their car to fetch cash in order to pay for something. When a man of them stepped outside, I spoke to the staff and ________ to pay their bill. As it turned out that it was just for a piece of cake, I asked them to just add it to my ________. I ________ the cashier a Smile Card, asking them to give it to the man. When he came back with his money, the man was ________ surprised.
I thought I had done a good deed, but there were more ________ to come. Cynthia and I were seated enjoying a conversation and our lunch when Bill, a ________ at the restaurant, approached us. He explained that the couple on Table 1 had paid for our lunch, including the pie. Bill didn’t understand why, but I guessed it was just tiny waves of kindness _________
When we were getting ready to leave, I asked Cynthia to ________ a table so that we could keep the journey of kindness going. Although they all looked ________, she chose one. I called Bill over and said I wanted to pay for their lunch. He was beside himself with joy, smiling from ear to ear. I don't think he had ever ________ anything like this before.
So far I’ve been able to ________ so much generosity and kindness in action. Whatever the reason, it’s not a coincidence (巧合). I really appreciate it and sincerely hope that the act of kindness could be ________.
【1】
A.interviews
B.assessment
C.service
D.events
【2】
A.limit
B.reply
C.introduction
D.solution
【3】
A.remembered
B.stopped
C.heard
D.understood
【4】
A.agreed
B.offered
C.hesitated
D.managed
【5】
A.bill
B.list
C.order
D.menu
【6】
A.promised
B.handed
C.returned
D.sent
【7】
A.secretly
B.barely
C.pleasantly
D.regretfully
【8】
A.projects
B.expenses
C.excuses
D.surprises
【9】
A.customer
B.cashier
C.stranger
D.waiter
【10】
A.freezing
B.sinking
C.gathering
D.spreading
【11】
A.pick out
B.appeal to
C.ring up
D.stand by
【12】
A.deserving
B.demanding
C.absent-minded
D.well-informed
【13】
A.requested
B.evaluated
C.observed
D.dominated
【14】
A.transform
B.experience
C.decline
D.emphasize
【15】
A.approved of
B.passed on
C.taken over
D.dealt with
26、近期你参加了学校组织的“地球日(Earth Day)”活动,请给你所在学校的英文杂志投稿,介绍这次活动的全过程,要点如下:
(1)在校园里看到“地球日”活动的海报,报名参加;
(2)在学校和周边区域收集闲置物品,并将它们制作成各种实用的物品;
(3)将制作好的物品送给同学和周边的居民,鼓励他们养成回收再利用的习惯;
(4)本次活动的感悟。
注意:(1)词数100左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节。以使行文连贯。
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