1、—What are you doing on Saturday morning?
—Well, it's going to be sunny, so I________ football with my friends.
A.play
B.played
C.was playing
D.am playing
2、I assisted him to check all the story books ____ to the Hongshan Primary School next week.
A.sent B.sending C.to be sent D.being sent
3、Citizens are braving the ________ to get nucleic acid tests as COVID-19 outbreak has reoccurred in Harbin.
A.elements
B.season
C.factors
D.climate
4、A number of new machines were introduced, ________ an increase in production.
A.resulted in B.to result in C.resulting in D.will result in
5、The number of smokers, ____ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.
A.what B.which C.who D.as
6、Although metals ________widely in qualities such as strength and hardness,they all have certain qualities in________.
A.vary;general B.differ;common
C.react;particular D.refer;detail
7、When a desperate man becomes desperate ________ money, love or sex, he will stop at nothing to get what he wants, turning to illegal means or even risking ________ his own life.
A.for; to lose
B.for; losing
C.with; to lose
D.at; losing
8、The climate here is quite pleasant, the temperature rarely, ________, reaching 30℃ in summer.
A.if anything B.if ever C.if any D.if so
9、Children wake up very early_____ the morning of Christmas Day.
A.in
B.on
C.for
D.at
10、A sound governing system should guarantee people's ______ of civil rights.
A. action B. employment
C. act D. exercise
11、Mangkhut, the strongest typhoon so far, made landfall on the coastal city early on Monday, ______ electricity supplies.
A.drowning out B.working out
C.ruling out D.knocking out
12、I’ll never forget the day ___ I spent with them .
A.in which
B.on which
C.when
D.that
13、Students loan are supposed to provide financial support for the students who would ______ not able to go to school.
A.otherwise
B.though
C.nevertheless
D.therefore
14、 No doubt this project ______ the whole community.
A. balances B. drowns
C. benefits D. Gathers
15、Asian Americans are ________ with the situation where they have borne a disproportionate brunt of the attacks, with violent offenders using the pandemic to justify their assaults.
A.furious
B.raging
C.intense
D.frantic
16、The librarian insists that John ________ no more books from the library before he returns all the books he borrowed.
A.will take B.took C.take D.takes
17、I’m as big as human. In fact, I look like ______ too.
A. the one B. that
C. it D. one
18、In the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland _______ from the UK.
A.broke out
B.broke away
C.broke in
D.broke down
19、When I was talking, Mrs. Southern listened keenly, ______ breaking in with relevant questions.
A.eventually
B.repeatedly
C.occasionally
D.immediately
20、—What does this modern-day dinosaur look like?
—The tongue of this animal can be extended _____ of its body.
A. more than twice the length B. twice more than the length
C. more than the length twice D. more twice than the length
21、Here’s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly.
Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods --- even if you also exercise regularly --- could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where the sitting takes place. Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat, have a heart attack or even die.
In an article published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Elin Ekblom-Bak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to stress the dangers of sitting.
While health officials have recommended minimum amounts of physical activity, they haven’t suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position.
“After four hours of sitting, the body starts to send harmful signals,” said Ekblom-Bak. She explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose (葡萄糖) and fat in the body start to shut down.
Even for people who exercise, spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful. Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization, said people who exercise every day --- but still spend a lot of time sitting --- might get more benefit if that exercise was spread across the day, rather than in a single bout (一回).
Still, in a study published in 2015 that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, whether or not they exercised.
“We don’t have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,” said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, who led the Canadian study. “But it seems the more you can get up and interrupt this sedentary (久坐的) behavior, the better.”
Experts said more research is needed to figure out just how much sitting is dangerous, and what might be possible to offset those effects.
“People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,” Ekblom-Bak said. “But when they’re in the office, they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,” she said.
【1】What is the best title for the text?
A.Not Sitting Too Much While Working.
B.How to Avoid Sitting Too Much.
C.Sitting Too Much Could Be Deadly.
D.More and More People Sit Too Much.
【2】According to the research, ________.
A.the more time you spend in exercising in a single bout, the healthier you will be
B.those who often sit too much are sure to grow fat or suffer from a heart attack
C.regular exercise is effective in getting rid of the side effects of sitting too much
D.you had better not sit for more than four hours in a single bout
【3】How does the danger of sitting too much affect the human body?
A.It results in a higher death risk.
B.It increases glucose and fat in the body.
C.It makes a person unable to exercise long enough in a day.
D.It causes the genes to fail to balance the glucose and fat in the body.
【4】The underlined word “offset” in Paragraph 9 most probably means ________.
A.improve
B.balance
C.ignore
D.achieve
【5】In the opinion of Ekblom-Bak, you’d better have a rest in the office by ________.
A.having a walk around your office
B.sending your friends e-mails
C.chatting online or playing computer games
D.listening to music with your head on the desk
22、THE SHAKESPEARE HOUSES
The five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon offer you an authentic experience of the Stratford world in which the famous dramatist was born, lived and died. Closely connected with William Shakespeare or his immediate family, these original houses are now owned and eared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
OPENING TIMES
September—May Mon—Sat: 10:00 am— 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:30 am—4:00 pm
June—August Mon—Sat: 9:00 am—5:00 pm Sunday: 9:30 am—5:00 pm
BEST VALUE TICKETS
THE THREE IN-TOWN SHAKESPEARE HOUSES
Adult £8.50 Child £4.20 Family £20.00
ALL FIVE SHAKESPEARE HOUSES
Adult £12.00 Child £6.00 Family £29.00
CHILDREN AND STUDENTS TICKETS
Under 5: Free Between 5&16: Child rate 17 and over: Adult rate
17 and over and in secondary education: Family ticket
GROUP VISITS
Groups of 20 or more visitors qualify for a 10% discount on ticket prices. For more information telephone 01789 201806 or 201836.
SPECIAL VISITS
The Houses are open out of hours by special arrangement. They offer a unique setting for functions, dinners, receptions and other events. For more information telephone 01789 201808.
EDUCATION GROUPS
We welcome visits by organized groups. One member of staff is admitted free with every 10 pupils or students. Additional adults and helpers will be charged at the adult rate. Pupils of primary and secondary schools will be charged at the child rate(valid student ID may be requested). Education groups of 20 or more visitors also qualify for a 10% discount on admissions. For more information telephone 0178 201806 or 201836.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Education Department at the Trust organizes many special projects, day schools, courses and lectures. If you would like further information, telephone 01789 201805.
【1】Where can we most probably find this passage?
A.In a textbook
B.In a travel booklet
C.In a magazine
D.In a book on Shakespeare
【2】If a group of 30 middle school students accompanied by two teachers is to visit the five Shakespeare Houses, how much should they pay for the tickets?
A.£180
B.£183.6
C.£162
D.£204
【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Shakespeare lived in all the five houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon.
B.The Houses are open longer hours in October than in July both on weekdays and at weekends.
C.If visitors need more information about lectures on Shakespeare, he can contact 201836.
D.You can visit the Houses after 5 pm if you contact the Trust in advance on 01789 201808.
23、How a person sees criticism (批评) often means the difference between success and failure Take the case of Ole Bull (1810-1880), the famous Norwegian violinist (小提琴) of the 19th century.
His practical father, a chemist, sent him to the University of Christiania to study for the ministry, hoping he would get a well-paid job and prevented him from playing his beloved violin. However, he soon lost interest in his courses and dropped out of school because he failed the exams. Fighting against his father, he devoted al is time and energy to the violin. Unfortunately, though he had great ability, his teachers were unskilled, so that by the time he was ready to start his concert tour, he wasn’t prepared.
In Italy, after watching his performance, a Milan newspaper critic wrote, “He is an untrained musician. If he is a diamond, he is certainly in the rough and unpolished.”
There were two ways Ole could have reacted to that criticism. He could have let it make him angry, taking no notice of what the critic said, or he could learn from it. Fortunately he chose the latter. He went to the newspaper office and asked to see the critic. The surprised editor introduced him at once. Ole spent the evening with the 70-year-old critic, asked about his faults, and asked for the older man's advice on how to correct them. With the old man’s help, he felt like he came to a new world and he knew where he was going.
Then he continued the rest of his tour, returned home, and spent the next six months studying under really able teachers. He practiced hours upon hours to get over his faults. Finally, he returned to his concerts and, when he was only 26 he became a great success in Europe. His devotion to music paid off.
【1】What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.He failed his studies in the university.
B.He met trouble in learning to play the violin.
C.His father didn't allow him to play the violin.
D.His music teachers were not skilled in teaching him.
【2】What did the Milan critic think of Ole Bull?
A.Young and inexperienced.
B.Rude and unsuccessful.
C.Talented but not well-trained.
D.Clever but not hardworking.
【3】What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Arguing with the critic.
B.Learning from the criticism.
C.Giving up the concert tour.
D.Following the old man's advice.
【4】From the passage, we can tell Ole Bull’s success is largely due to ________.
A.his attitude towards criticism
B.the advice he took
C.his talent for music
D.the criticism he received
24、Philosophy for Teenagers offers online philosophy sessions(课程) aimed at teens and tweens!
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【1】Who would most probably sign up for these sessions?
A.Teens who are eager to learn.
B.Teens who behave badly in school.
C.Teens who want to get part-time jobs.
D.Teens who are not good at making friends.
【2】What do the two courses have in common?
A.They have the same price.
B.They start on the same day.
C.They include live discussions.
D.They are intended for tweens.
【3】Where can the text be found?
A.In a scientific report.
B.In a history book.
C.In a magazine.
D.In a guidebook.
25、A wall of storms with hurricane force winds struck late on a Friday evening, knocking down trees, blocking roads, damaging homes, and destroying power lines.
Hundreds of thousands of people ______ found themselves in the dark without water, electricity. air conditioning, telephones, Internet, and television. They found themselves cut ______ from the modem world bearing 37℃ plus heat with no help and no idea when it would be over
The most amazing thing happened, ______ , as the reality of the crisis sank in: it brought out the best in us. While there were a few ______ acts, they were overwhelmed (淹没) by the wave of love and ______ that came from the hearts of so many.
People shared their food, ice, and gasoline. People who still had power ______ their homes to those who had none. People rushed out to clear roads and homes of fallen trees. Selfless power crews worked around the clock to repair the damage and restore electricity.
People ______ on front porches to talk. Strangers came together as one family to help one another in this time of great need. It was such a(n) ______ seeing all these people acting like this under such ______ circumstances.
Life's ______ strike all of us from time to time. No one is ______ . We all get hurt. We all get challenged. We all get squeezed by ______ during our days here. How we respond to them, though, is ______ us. We can let them bring out the worst in us or we can let them bring out the best in us. We can ______ them like demons of selfishness or like angels of love.
May you always bring the best from your heart and soul to whatever life may ______ at you then.
【1】
A.accidentally
B.ultimately
C.suddenly
D.gradually
【2】
A.off
B.down
C.in
D.away
【3】
A.therefore
B.thus
C.however
D.besides
【4】
A.selfish
B.distinct
C.efficient
D.kind
【5】
A.warming
B.mourning
C.sympathy
D.luck
【6】
A.bent
B.opened
C.devoted
D.adjusted
【7】
A.approached
B.continued
C.encountered
D.gathered
【8】
A.joy
B.amusement
C.favor
D.affection
【9】
A.artificial
B.identical
C.tough
D.intense
【10】
A.anxieties
B.questions
C.fears
D.disasters
【11】
A.disturbed
B.spared
C.included
D.involved
【12】
A.difficulties
B.condition
C.experiences
D.assumption
【13】
A.due to
B.contrary to
C.up to
D.close to
【14】
A.be opposed to
B.approve of
C.straighten up
D.react to
【15】
A.smile
B.throw
C.point
D.glance
26、请认真阅读下文信息,并按要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。
A new regulation by China’s Ministry of Education aims to grant primary and middle school teachers more room in punishing their students in order to achieve better teaching results.
The regulation lists punishments available to teachers in three categories based on the level of severity of the offense, including naming and shaming, forced standing that lasts no longer than one class session, and suspension of class for no longer than one week.
Zhang Lifeng, a 43-year-old parent, welcomed the move. “The regulation should have come earlier,” she said. “It will benefit both teachers and students as well as parents.”
However, a ninth grader at a middle school, disagreed. “It is normal for adolescent students to make mistakes. I don’t think punishments are necessary. They may cause more trouble,” he said.
Chen Xianzhe, a professor with the School of Education at South China Normal University, said punishments are just a part of the teaching process.
The regulation asks schools to draft their own regulations accordingly to clarify the rules for teachers in taking disciplinary actions against their students.
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2、谈谈你如何看待教育惩戒,并简述理由;
3、请你对教育惩戒规则的实施提出合理建议(至少两点)。
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