1、Helen ran out of the classroom in tears, but no one knew ______ she was so sad.
A. when B. whether
C. that D. why
2、His visit _______ to strengthen ties between the two countries was a big success.
A.to intend
B.intended
C.intending
D.be intended
3、A good salesman must be ________ if he wants to succeed.
A. aggressive B. awesome
C. appointed D. arbitrary
4、She explained the case to him, being careful not to________ any detail.
A.put out
B.leave out
C.hold out
D.turn out
5、In those days, the old woman________ sit at the door for hours, waiting for her son to return from abroad.
A. could B. should C. might D. would
6、It turned out that the hotel was so near. I ______ the taxi.
A.needn't have taken B.must have taken C.should take D.could take
7、As visitors from a different culture, the least we can do is be____ to the people in their own land.
A. distant B. civil C. allergic D. cruel
8、--- Guess what? I happened to meet Fernando the other day.
--- If my memory serves me correctly, you ______ each other for ages.
A.haven’t seen
B.hadn’t seen
C.didn’t see
D.don’t see
9、Swimming is good for teenagers, ________ some experts say will help them to stimulate their potential and promote their brain development.
A.which
B.why
C.Whom
D.what
10、When________for his views about his teaching job, Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.
A. asking B. asked
C. having asked D. to be asked
11、I shall never forget those years _________ I lived in the country with the farmers, ________ has a great effect on my life.
A.that; which
B.when; which
C.which; that
D.when; who
12、As a result of destroying the forests, a large of desert covered the land.
A. number, has B. quantity, has
C. number, have D. quantity, have
13、When _________ to your Chinese friend’s home, you’d better arrive on time or a little earlier.
A.being invited
B.inviting
C.invited
D.to be invited
14、—Shall we go on a trip to Jixian County this weekend?
—________. Can we go there next weekend?
A.I don’t care
B.Sorry, I can’t make it
C.It’s up to you
D.No problem
15、The teacher felt ______with what the students had done in the holiday and praised them.
A. fortunate B. ordinary
C. subtle D. content
16、The teacher with his students ______ lots of medical things to Wuhan over the past three months.
A.has donated B.have donated C.donate D.donates
17、--- What is the rich peasant's plan?
--- He has made up his mind to a home for the elderly in his village.
A. turn up B. put up
C. set up D. make up
18、Tian’an Men Square and ______ Great Wall are two of the places everyone should see in ______ People’s Republic of China.
A.the;the
B./;/
C.the;/
D./;the
19、The precious manuscripts were hopelessly________by long exposure in the cold,damp cellar.
A.damaged B.destroyed C.harmed D.ruined
20、It is widely acknowledged that China has been __________ into a more prosperous and advanced country in the last 30 years.
A. transformed B. transferred
C. transported D. transmitted
21、阅读理解
Christmas Eve was tomorrow. I hoped one of the packages that held a camera had already been placed under the Christmas tree. It was the only thing I wanted. I had been dropping hints to my parents. I love taking photos. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my mom’s old camera. I’m always trying to capture (捕捉) those perfect moments in which you can hear the laughter or touch the beautiful scene, but my camera has always seemed to fall short.
I knew Mom had put a few presents under the tree this morning, so I went on a hunt in my mom’s room. I opened the door and found my Christmas present was lying unwrapped on the floor — a big pink cat. I felt so disappointed.
Mom seemed to notice that, and she tried to cheer me up. “Stacy, I got your present today. I am so excited to surprise you!” “I can’t wait,” I said. The next day I couldn’t wait any longer. I needed to tell her.
“Mom, may I talk to you for a second?”
“Sure, dear. What do you need to talk about?” she asked.
And so it came — how upset I was that I was getting a cat.
“Stacy, that cat is for your sister Julia!” she said with a smile.
“Then what am I getting?” I asked.
She just smiled. “You’ll have to wait and see.”
The next morning, I happily got into the living room and sat next to the tree. I pulled out the box with my name on it and opened the wrapping paper to find ...
My camera! “Thank you!” I said to both Dad and Mom.
Dad picked up the camera and took a picture of Julia, Mom and me. It has become one of my favorite pictures. Just on that Christmas morning, I took lots of photos with my camera — my little sister making a face, my parents giving me a soft smile — and all of these photos have come to mean one thing to me: love.
【1】The underlined phrase “dropping hints” in Paragraph 1 means _____.
A. talking often B. suggesting indirectly
C. sending presents D. taking pictures
【2】Why did Stacy feel disappointed at first?
A. Her mother couldn’t understand her at all.
B. Her mother didn’t buy her any Christmas gift.
C. She didn’t find her present in her mom’s room.
D. She mistook her sister’s Christmas gift for hers.
【3】We can infer from the passage that _____.
A. her mother bought Stacy a camera after discovering her disappointment
B. Stacy finally got her gift on Christmas Eve
C. Stacy thought it’s OK to have an old camera
D. her mother knew what gift Stacy wanted for Christmas
【4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Christmas gift as wished.
B. Love is more important than gifts.
C. A wonderful Christmas.
D. Love can not be bought.
22、One night, Pilar was in a deep sleep when she was woken by her cat Inti. Inti was meowing wildly outside Pilar’s bedroom and throwing himself against the closed bedroom door. When Pilar opened her eyes, she saw that her bedroom was filled with smoke. As she escaped her house with Inti in her arms, she saw that a fire was burning in her kitchen. Pilar could easily have lost her life, but Inti would not let that happen. Even though Inti could have escaped the house through a cat door, he wouldn’t leave Pilar.
As amazing as this story is, it is not as uncommon as you may think. Take the example of Charlotte Lee and her horse, Thunder. One summer night, the whole family was asleep with the windows open. It was normally very quiet where they lived. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Charlotte woke up from her sweet dream, and the noise continued. Then she heard a horse running fast towards the house. The next thing she saw was Thunder standing outside her window, neighing(嘶叫) and shaking his head. She knew something was wrong. Charlotte quickly got everyone out of the house before the earthquake hit. Thunder has saved her life.
There are also stories of wild animals coming to the rescue of humans. One animal known to be a friend of humans is the dolphin. Once, Todd Endris was surfing with his friends when he was attacked by a 13-foot(4-meter) shark. In the middle of the attack, a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming a protective ring around Endris until he could get safely to shore. Without the help of the dolphins, there is little chance that Todd could have escaped.
No one is sure why animals have so often come to our rescue. However, it is clear that humans and animals enjoy a close relationship. It is important that we care for them as much as we can.
【1】Why did Inti throw himself against the door? Because_____.
A. he wanted to get out of the room
B. he was trying to wake up his owner
C. he couldn’t find the way out because of smoke
D. he felt bored and was playing by himself
【2】Before the earthquake hit, Charlotte_____.
A. closed the windows B. ran to warn her neighbors
C. got her horse out of the stable D. was sleeping deeply
【3】Both Inti and Thunder_____.
A. saved their owners several times B. used to make noise at night
C. were shy and quiet D. were brave, smart and devoted
【4】What might Todd say to those dolphins?
A. Thank you so much. B. What are you doing here.
C. Why are you leaving. D. Leave me alone.
23、 We all know employees talk, and things can never remain totally secret. But a direct discussion about salary details probably isn’t the best idea.
There are organizations that openly share salary information around the office. However, unless all similar jobs pay the same rate, people advise that open salary concepts do not work well.
When companies have different employees on the same job and one of them is paid differently, many unfairness issues surface. It can happen in any company that differentiates (区分) pay for any reason like seniority and performance. You should run the risk of causing a distance between you and your colleagues if they learn you earn more for what they think to be the same job.
The secret nature of your salary, in fact, can be a greater benefit to you. It creates an opportunity for a manager to have a personal discussion with employees as to why they are being paid what they are and how they can then move forward with confidence that they have developed a “special” relationship with their supervisor (主管) on their individual issues, good and bad, without involving others in the process.
If you learn that someone who holds a similar position earns a bigger paycheck, don’t panic. First, do some due diligence to determine if you are being underpaid in general. Use the Internet salary calculator, and also reach out to your out-of-office network to find out how people at other companies are being compensated. Next, you’d better go to your boss and ask the reasons. Open a rational dialog to understand what skills or experience you’ll need to improve your performance and earn more recognition and financial rewards.
【1】What could happen if your colleagues learned that you are paid more?
A.They might become less friendly to you. B.Your salary might be reduced soon.
C.They might badly perform in their work. D.You might be given extra jobs.
【2】What is the advantage of keeping salary information secret?
A.It inspires you to make greater progress in your work.
B.It warns you to work harder to make more money.
C.It gives the manager a chance to communicate with you.
D.It proves the manager treats all his employees equally.
【3】What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To tell about how to get along with the boss. B.To show how to keep silent about the problem.
C.To urge employees to argue with the boss. D.To suggest ways to deal with the problem.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.Personal relationship. B.Salary secret.
C.Colleague pressure. D.Salary difference.
24、Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements (代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.
【1】Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
A. Playing basketball in a gym. B. Motor racing in the desert.
C. Cycling around a lake. D. Swimming in a sports center.
【2】What do we know about golf from the passage?
A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.
B. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.
C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.
D. It causes water shortages around the world.
【3】The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ________.
A. it uses fewer resources B. it improves our health
C. it is an outdoor sport D. it is recommended by experts
【4】The author writes the passage to ________.
A. show us the function of major sports
B. encourage us to go in for green sports
C. discuss the major influence of popular sports
D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports
25、Trent Johnson just celebrated his graduation from medical school in Ohio with a ceremony at his parents' home in Florida.
He________a couple weeks before his actual ceremony that the college was canceling it on account of the deadly coronavirus. He was absolutely_________ .
His friends________him to create a website so that all of his family flying into Columbus originally still could celebrate _______. They made the living room look as special as possible given the ________ of the ceremony. There's nothing that could have substituted that special _______ .
His twitter where the video immediately went _______ has almost half a million views. He was on the news and was _______ in the New York Times.
“I remember seeing my face on the newspaper and thinking wow I not only became a doctor, but I motivated people all over the world to _______ their dreams. That was truly a( n) _______ moment”.
Johnson was brought up in an underdeveloped area where people would have _______socioeconomic class and it was the type of the community that he wanted to________ . Now as a ________ at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, he _______ has an opportunity to do that.
As Johnson settles into his new surroundings, he will continue to spread his message of hope and _______ .
【1】
A.recognized
B.learned
C.anticipated
D.recalled
【2】
A.sorrowful
B.pitiful
C.awkward
D.guilty
【3】
A.permitted
B.begged
C.appointed
D.helped
【4】
A.consistently
B.virtually
C.casually
D.formally
【5】
A.standard
B.origin
C.popularity
D.atmosphere
【6】
A.memory
B.option
C.moment
D.design
【7】
A.viral
B.mad
C.wild
D.blank
【8】
A.evaluated
B.featured
C.engaged
D.promoted
【9】
A.change
B.start
C.sacrifice
D.follow
【10】
A.scary
B.awful
C.incredible
D.specific
【11】
A.low
B.powerful
C.rare
D.noble
【12】
A.heal
B.escape
C.reform
D.serve
【13】
A.pioneer
B.chemist
C.physician
D.professor
【14】
A.seldom
B.just
C.still
D.yet
【15】
A.admiration
B.innovation
C.cooperation
D.inspiration
26、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The problem is that countries around the world have growing mountains of rubbish because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before, which, of course, raises the public’s concern of our living environment.
How do the society become a throwaway one? First of all, it is now easier to replace an object than to spend time and money repairing it. Thanks to modern technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and cheap, and it’s more convenient to get them delivered nowadays.
Another course is our love of disposable (一次性的) products. As busy people, we are always looking for ways to save time and make our lives easier. Companies produce thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups and cameras, to name a few. It seems that disposable products have become a common part of our life.
Longing for new products also leads to the problem. We are used to buying new things and are always talked into buying something we don’t need. Advertisements persuade us that newer is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we throw away useful belongings to make room for new ones. To decrease the amount of rubbish and to protect the environment, more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. However, this is not enough to solve our problem. Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our belongings instead of throwing them away, we also need to rethink our attitudes towards spending. Repairing our belongings and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.
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