1、The speech you delivered is very ________.
A.inspiring
B.inspired
C.to inspire
D.inspire
2、His idea was in advance ________ the time.
A.for
B.ahead
C.of
D.before
3、---Can you see the building clearly in the foggy day?
--- It makes no _______to me whether it’s foggy or not, for I’m blind.
A.sense
B.mistake
C.difference
D.meaning
4、—Shall we go for a drink at one o'clock this afternoon?
—________.Will two o'clock be OK?
A. Sure,it's up to you B. Sure, no problem
C. Sorry, I can't make it D. Sorry, I'm not available today
5、He stood at the water’s ____________ and looked across the lake.
A.edge B.course C.exit
6、The boy ______ on the ground ______ to me that he had ______ the book on the shelf.
A.lying; lay; laid B.lying; lied; laid
C.lie; lied; lay D.lay; lied; laid
7、I do not want to ________ you from continuing your own path to becoming your authentic self.
A.cherish
B.digest
C.promote
D.distract
8、I sent you 100 dollars today, the rest ____ in a year, because I’m also in debt.
A. follows B. ones C. those D. one
9、Once you are the trick used in advertisements, you, I think, won’t spend money at your own will.
A. anxious about B. aware of
C. concerned about D. worried about
10、_____ no time will you be allowed in, unless your identity has been checked.
A.In B.On C.By D.At
11、 __________ in the new on-line game , he missed the final boarding call of his flight .
A.Absorbed
B.Absorbing
C.Having absorbed
D.Being absorbed
12、One of our rules is that every student ________wear school uniform while at school.
A.may
B.could
C.shall
D.will
13、 —Look, the paint is starting to come off ______ the wall is damp.
—Well, we’d better have the wall repainted some day.
A. when B. once
C. if D. where
14、Teaching year after year,he gradually ________much experience.
A. calculated B. accumulated
C. abandoned D. appointed
15、__ the original purpose of the World Post Day was to promote the postal service worldwide, now its significance is more about postal culture.
A.Once B.While C.As D.If
16、The settlement is home to nearly l, 000 people, many of ________ left their village homes for a better life in the city.
A.whom B.which C.them D.those
17、________ modern technology can grow more crops, the terraces are still important to local s who value their traditions.
A.As if
B.In case
C.So that
D.Even though
18、We had to ________ the engine piece by piece for transport.
A.take up
B.take out
C.take off
D.take apart
19、— I feel tired out.
— Why don’t you bring ______ to his attention that you are too tired to go on working?
A. one B. that C. it D. this
20、Keller is ________ about making predictions for the success of the program.
A.cautious
B.challenging
C.changeable
D.committed
21、If we look around us at the things we have bought at some point in our lives, we would no doubt notice that not everything we own is being put to good use:the thick woolen coat which we thought looked fashionable despite the fact that we live in a tropical(热带的) country, the smartphone that got put away when we bought ourselves the newest model, or even the guest room in our house that somehow got turned into a storeroom.
Those underutilized things may seem useless to some, but could be useful to others. With the coming of the Internet, online communities have figured out a way to generate profit from the sharing of those underused things. Using websites and social media groups that facilitate(促进) the buying and selling of second-hand goods, it is now easier than ever for sharing activities to take place. And this is known as the sharing economy.
These online platforms are providing a chance for people to make a quick buck or two. To give an example, busy parents e previously might not have bothered with setting up a stall(货摊) at the local market or car boot sale to sell their children's old stuff, but with online marketplaces, parents are now able to sell on those hardly worn baby clothes that their children have outgrown and the expensive pushchairs and baby stuff they have bought, so as to put some cash back into their pockets.
Businesses have also caught on to the profitability of the sharing economy and are seeking to gain from making use of those underutilized resources. A business model that has rapidly risen in popularity sees companies providing an online platform that puts customers in contact with those who can provide a particular product or service. Companies like Airbnb act as a middleman for people to cash in on their unused rooms and houses and let them out as profitable accommodation (住所). Another example is Uber, encourages people to use their own personal cars as taxis to make some extra cash in their free time.
This move towards a sharing economy is not without criticisms. Unlike businesses, unregulated individuals do not to follow certain rules and this can lead to poorer and inconsistent quality od goods and services and a higher risk of cheating. Nevertheless, in the consumerist society we live in today, the increased opportunities to sell on our unwanted and underused goods can lead to a lesser impact on environment.
【1】What does the underlined word “underutilized” in Paragraph 2 probably mean____.
A.Not being fashionable.
B.Used.
C.Not being used enough.
D.Worn out.
【2】According to the author,which of the following is something that we might under use?
A.The latest smartphone.
B.The storeroom in our house.
C.A thick coat in a cold country.
D.Clothes our babies don't or can't wear anymore.
【3】It might be a problem for unregulated individuals to sell to others because________.
A.they have to follow certain rules
B.they like to criticize their buyers
C.they don't have a business permit
D.they might sell lower-quality products
【4】Which would be the best title for this passage?
A.The Consumerist Society
B.Parents Who Need Money
C.The Rise of the Sharing Economy
D.Why We Buy Things We Don’t Need
22、SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatres on Saturday morning at 10:00 . Free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert this year tomorrow night at 8 Rose Hall, City College.
【1】If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget _________.
A. your comfortable shoes B. your worries
C. your beautiful walk D. your sweaters and jackets
【2】You can probably eat Chinese, Italian and Arab food _________.
A. at the front entrance of City Hall B. at Central Park on Saturday
C. at the ballgame D. at 5:00 p.m.
【3】Which of the following is NOT true?
A. “The Zoo” is an Australian rock group.
B. “The Zoo”will appear at 8:00 p.m.
C. “The Zoo”are going to meet their American audience for the first time
D. “The Zoo”will perform in front of college students.
23、Launched in Singapore last November, Hong Kong-based company Omnifoods has introduced a range of six plant-based seafood to stand in for tuna, crab and whitefish. Similar to their pork substitutes, the new products are said to offer a safe and alternative source of protein while tackling environmental concerns like overfishing and worsening of the seas.
Omnifoods' expansion comes at a time when the market for plant-based products is growing. According to Enterprise Singapore, local interest in sensible consumption doubled in 2021, and flexitarians — people who primarily eat a plant-based diet but occasionally consume meat or seafood — represent the fastest growth. The ocean is another reason cited as the need for plant-based seafood. The average person here consumed 22kg of seafood last year, surpassing the global average of 20kg. The World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF) also observed that three quarters of the seafood served in Singapore is unsustainable. Besides, fish farming involves the use of chemicals to prevent disease and parasites and these chemicals then accumulate in fish tissues, which becomes a serious threat to people's health.
Omnifoods says their products address all these concerns. Made primarily from non-genetically modified soybeans, the plant-based alternatives are free of harmful substances, absolutely safe. The company pointed out that the products share a similar look, feel and taste of the real thing. “We've done pilot taste tests with friends, family, and one sushi restaurant. Many admire the appearance and mouthfeel that our tuna product has as well as its nutritional benefits. Now we are struggling to improve our product until it's an exact match or tastes better than animal-based tuna,” added David Yeung.
Besides Omnifoods, Singapore companies are also exploring the alternative seafood market. Growthwell Group recently raised US $22 million to fund its attempt into shrimp, squid and crab made using chickpea protein. “Global demand for plant-based meats is also shooting up, with the value set to reach US $ 23.2 billion by 2024,” said market research company Euromonitor.
【1】Which is the highlight of the plant-based seafood?
A.Being reasonably-priced.
B.Being physically-appealing.
C.Being environmentally-friendly.
D.Being personally-tailored.
【2】What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on?
A.The recent trend in people's diet.
B.The potential risks of fishing farming.
C.The methods of Omnifoods expanding its business.
D.The factors driving the popularity of plant-based seafood.
【3】Which best describes the prospect of the alternative seafood market?
A.Promising.
B.Risky.
C.Worrying.
D.Uncertain.
【4】What's the best title of the text?
A.Real Seafood Is to be Replaced
B.Alternative-seafood Has a Long Way to Go
C.Omnifoods: A Pioneer of Plant-based Seafood
D.Next Food Frontier: Seafood Made From Plants
24、Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on how to have a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
Be an honest person with them. 【1】. Don’t be afraid to say things that aren’t very flattering (讨人喜欢的) about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there’s no trust,there’s nothing there. So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.
Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn’t just simply treating them nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to get used to their liking. Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs. 【2】
Make sure you are encouraging your partner. 【3】. Make them feel you are someone they can really depend on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to depend on you when needed.
Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. 【4】. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it’s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.
【5】. This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it’s something that upsets you instead of screaming, talk to them. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It’s important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up(闷在肚子里).
A.Do not hide things from them, and do not lie.
B.Show them your personality.
C.Laughter is the key to happiness.
D.Always be willing to help and encourage them.
E.Make sure the communication is good.
F.Don’t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.
G.Don’t just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need out of it as well.
25、 Sonja Redding and her _____ were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska after a weeklong visit to Washington D. C., with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism (自闭症).
Although all of the other _____ had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn't _____ him.
"It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got _____ with my son,” She wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. "I don't know what to do when others just don't ______ that he is not just a child with no _____, but a child with special needs who doesn't know how to _____ himself."
The day was _____ by Delta flight attendant Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a _____ of the airplane. That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but _______ a good time.
"When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier," wrote Redding in the _______ , which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. "I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn't judge, and she just showed______We need more people like this in the world. ”
It wasn't long _____ Amburgy was told about the post. " We're ______ to help, and that's what we want to do, ” she said in an interview. " So, we always want to make anything _____ for the family as well as other ________”
She also shared what she felt when she read Redding's story. "When I read it, it _____ my heart. It's _____ I would do for anyone on the plane, because that's what I am here for. It really made a _____ in her life."
As is often the case, it is not what you say but what you do that counts when you see people in __
【1】A.husband B.friends C.family D.daughters
【2】A.flights B.adventures C.expeditions D.voyages
【3】A.kid B.calm C.comfort D.amuse
【4】A.excited B.sad C.frightened D.angry
【5】A.understand B.agree C.wonder D.accept
【6】A.principle B.character C.discipline D.temper
【7】A.control B.operate C.direct D.instruct
【8】A.survived B.cured C.saved D.rescued
【9】A.trip B.tour C.stroll D.wander
【10】A.enjoying B.having C.taking D.recalling
【11】A.note B.letter C.message D.post
【12】A.love B.passion C.enthusiasm D.attention
【13】A.after B.before C.since D.as
【14】A.nowhere B.where C.here D.there
【15】A.easier B.lighter C.happier D.busier
【16】A.parents B.children C.passengers D.attendants
【17】A.touched B.hit C.struck D.moved
【18】A.nothing B.everything C.something D.anything
【19】A.difference B.convenience C.importance D.confidence
【20】A.trouble B.dilemma C.situation D.confusion
26、假定你是李华,英语课上老师请你向全班同学介绍一处中国文化遗产。请写一篇发言稿,内容包括:
1 .简要介绍一处中国文化遗产;
2 .游览该文化遗产时的注意事项。
注意:
1.词数100左右:
2.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
My dear classmates,
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