1、_______ we call the First Aid Centre, the doctors ________ by and by.
A.No sooner; would come
B.Sooner after; would come
C.Shortly; are coming
D.Instantly; will come
2、The news ________ he told us yesterday is not true, but the news ________ our team has won the match is true.
A.that;/
B.that; which
C.that; who
D./;that
3、As a powerful way_______ information, the internet might be the main reason for falsehoods (虚假) to enter our minds.
A.spread
B.to spread
C.spreading
D.having spread
4、It’s_____ that the peace talks have reached an agreement in the end.
A.getting over B.getting around C.getting on D.getting across
5、The decision to inspect the middle school is _______ so that they can see the true situation of both teachers and students.
A. random B. serious C. mental D. normal
6、With the fact that he’s younger than the rest of us ___________, I think he has done pretty well indeed.
A.being taken into consideration
B.taken into consideration
C.taking into consideration
D.take into consideration
7、Feng Xiaogang’s latest film, now a box office hit, ___________ scheduled for release on Sept 29 was held back for two months.
A.casually
B.originally
C.permanently
D.eventually
8、—What you’ve said sounds___, but can we really solve the problem in that way?
—It is worth a try.
A. absurd B. awful C. reasonable D. passive
9、Chinese overseas students are encouraged to return, ________ they honestly fill out medical forms and strictly follow the quarantine(隔离期)rules.
A.though
B.as long as
C.unless
D.as if
10、He had wanted to write ____children's book for many years, but one thing or another always got in _________ way.
A. a; / B. the; the
C. /; the D. a; the
11、 Mr. Johnson was so much afraid of losing his job that he had to _______ his pride when the boss called him names in public.
A. abuse B. clarify
C. decline D. swallow
12、 —I really can’t thank you enough, sir.
— __________.
A. That’s the most I could do
B. I’m glad to have been of help
C. No problem
D. With pleasure
13、When the students are required to discuss questions in groups, everybody has the _______ in class.
A. right B. reward
C. floor D. freedom
14、A man with a bleeding hand hurried in and asked, “Is there a hospital around ________ I can get some medicine for my wounded hand?”
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.what
15、Tom with his friends often_________ on Sunday afternoon.
A.play the guitar
B.play guitar
C.plays the guitar
D.plays guitar
16、Physics ________ the scientific study of matter and energy and the effect they have on each other.
A.are
B.were
C.is
D.was
17、Last night, I to be fully absorbed in my work, but found myself disturbed by noises from my neighbour upstairs.
A. had intended B. were intended
C. intended D. had been intended
18、Nobody expected there so many changes in our life in the 1970s.
A. having B. to have C. being D. to be
19、Teachers should try to create an atmosphere________students can enjoy learning easily.
A.which
B.where
C.when
D.that
20、The police think the investigation can ____ the fact that the woman is not guilty of the terrible crime.
A.clarify
B.convey
C.overcome
D.comprise
21、She can’t ________ all changes.
A.keep up to
B.keep up with
C.look up to
D.look at to
22、As is known to all, the rose could represent love and ______, and the rainbow could symbolize hope.
A.determination
B.affection
C.connection
D.consideration
23、A new bridge was built over the river a young soldier who lost his life while rescuing a drowning boy.
A. in honour of B. in case of
C. in form of D. in favour of
24、It is you rather than Lucy who________for the accident.
A.is to blame B.is to be blamed
C.should blame D.are to blame
25、___________to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may influence health in human bodies.
A.To expose
B.Being exposed
C.Having exposed
D.Exposed
26、The input Dad has on my career is incomparable. My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar, listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer, and encouraging his little girl to poke (戳) keys randomly on the piano. Even watching Top of the Pops, he would get so passionate about music in it. We weren’t a religious family, but there was something spiritual about Dad’s connection with music.
Music also became a source of comfort for me. I failed to do well academically at school and had no friends. Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy. Instead of going to school to learn stuff, I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me. Things were better, but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing songs on the piano —and the older I got, the more powerful music felt.
Dad was always my biggest supporter. When I started giving live performances at the local bar, he was the one who drove me there and back. Freeing up that time wasn’t easy for an actor. His job might mean three weeks in the Czech Republic or working with George Lucas on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in Hollywood.
Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff, but Daddy Pig is the one that’s had the biggest impact all over the world. When I was flying to Australia for my first tour, I was trying to find something to watch on the little screen and I noticed they had Peppa Pig. If I’m missing home and family, I always put it on. Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad —he loves chocolate cake, he’s funny and usually breaks things when he’s trying to mend them. Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers of the show and I often wonder if he looked at my dad and thought, “That’s him …that’s Daddy Pig.”
【1】What can we learn about the author’s father?
A.He was good at writing songs.
B.He was attached to music in his soul.
C.He encouraged her to play the guitar.
D.He was passionate about watching TV series.
【2】How did the author’s father support her career?
A.By picking her up in a tight schedule.
B.By doing a demanding job as an actor.
C.By watching her musical performances.
D.By giving live performances at the local bar.
【3】Why did the author mention Peppa Pig?
A.It’s her favourite childhood cartoon.
B.She saw her father through Daddy Pig.
C.She took pride in this world famous cartoon.
D.It’s a cartoon about her hometown and motherland.
【4】Which of the following can best describe the author’s Dad?
A.Funny and honest.
B.Strict and hardworking.
C.Famous and patient.
D.Supportive and influential.
27、We’re directly affected by our environment. When the rising temperature or the bitter cold is the first thing on your mind, it might be hard to discuss anything else. However, as a matter of fact, you needn’t have worried so much about this. 【1】 However, there are ways to change the activity into a meaningful moment between two people.
1. 【2】
Talking about shared interests is the easiest way to make a connection with someone-and more personal talking about the weather. When you start a conversation with someone, try searching for pieces of information that you can connect to.
2. Don’t ask someone what they do.
When speaking with someone for the first time, work is always one of our topics. But wanting to know what someone does for a living may kill our conversations. 【3】 When it comes to small talk, try avoiding jobs and discovering general interests instead.
3. Enjoy the silence.
No one likes a long stop-but most silent moments between topics aren’t as long as you think they are. 【4】 Sometimes stops are needed in order to continue a conversation. Remember that if you say something, the other person may need to think about it, so enjoy the silence.
4. Look at your conversation as a learning experience.
Different people have different thoughts, ideas and feelings. Ask someone about a topic they’ re familiar with that you know nothing about. Every time you meet someone new — or even speak with someone you know — it’s an opportunity to learn something. 【5】 You can expand your knowledge of other areas, cultures and nations.
A.Search for common interests.
B.Keep your introduction simple.
C.Small talk may not be pleasant.
D.In fact, a little quiet can be a good thing.
E.It’ll benefit you more than you may realize.
F.Making small talk is an art that can be mastered.
G.It may send the signal that the most important part about us is our job.
28、 The horses, llamas, donkeys and dogs who arrive at Horse Creek Stable Rescue Sanctuary are often sick, weak or just tired. Lester Aradi, a retired police chief, along with his wife Diane, makes sure no one lets them down again. The refuge for special needs animals they founded in Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains is a bustling 35-acre beacon of new beginnings. But there are endings here, too.
When they die, the animals are buried on a slight hillside overlooking the grass land. Graves for dogs are lined up in a row. Burials for bigger animals — horses, llamas, donkeys — are marked with a fruit tree. Lester and Diane see it as a symbol of the circle of life. “We just try to honor them that way,” Lester said. But the most obvious marker for a fresh grave will be a three-legged dog named Tricycle. When an animal dies, he shows sadness — sometimes for as long as three days.
“I don’t know if he can sense it, smell it, or whatever, But I think he is grieving. That is his way of saying goodbye.” The first time was back when his friend Major died. “When Major died, we buried him here on the farm,” Lester said. “Tricycle went over and laid on his grave for about three days. He would come into the house. But every time he was outside, he would go to Major’s grave and lay on it.”
Lester posted a picture of Tricycle mourning Major on Horse Creek Stable’s Facebook page. Not long after that, a dog rescue group got in touch with him. They thought maybe Lester and Diane could take in another three-legged dog who needed a second chance in life. And so, Romeo arrived at the farm. Naturally, Tricycle bonded with his new friend, just like him. It truly is the circle of life.
【1】What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A.Burying animals on the hillside. B.Marking the dead animals with a fruit tree.
C.Planting trees on the grass land. D.Setting up graves in a row.
【2】What do we know about Tricycle from the text?
A.He was healthy when he came to the refuge.
B.He often laid on his friend’s grave and refused to come into the house.
C.He had no friends since his only friend had died.
D.His lying on his friend’s grave was his way of saying goodbye.
【3】How did Romeo come to the refuge?
A.Lester Aradi went to a dog rescue group and found Romeo.
B.A dog rescue group sent Romeo to the refuge.
C.Tricycle found Romeo on the hill and brought him back.
D.He was found on Facebook and was brought to the refuge.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.The life of animals in the refuge. B.The reason a couple built an animal refuge.
C.The way a disabled dog remembers his friend. D.Life is a circle of miracles.
29、Here’s a preview of some of the magical memories waiting to be made in Cardiff this Christmas.
Ice-skating
You will be happy to see Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink (溜冰场) and Ice Walk return to the beautiful grounds of Cardiff Castle this year. Whether it’s a romantic sunset skate, or a day of family fun with a colony of cute penguin skate-aids especially for smaller guests, the under cover rink is-suitable for all.
Ticketed event: 15 November to 8 January
Picking Gifts
Visiting Cardiff Christmas Market has become a must of the Christmas tradition. It is home to tailored silver jewelry, original artwork, beautiful glass work, handmade crafts, seasonal food and drink, and much more. Come and chat to the talented makers and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere.
Free-entry event: 10 November to 23 December
Experiencing Shows
Experiencing classic shows is also a Christmas tradition. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves will be on show at the historic New Theatre. St David’s Hall will host ballet performances of Swan Lake, Copéllia, and the Nutcracker. But if you want to break with tradition, do visit Wales Millennium Centre this year. Here, one of the world’s most popular musicals, “Les Misérables” will be brilliantly adapted and staged.
Ticketed events: 10 December to 14 January
Meeting Santa
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a chance to meet Santa, and this year St David’s Dewi Sant is hosting “Believe”, inviting families to discover the magic of the festive season. Little ones will encounter some of Christmas best characters-Santa’s most trusted elves (精灵) and his magical reindeer (驯鹿) friend. Bring your stockings, make some “reindeer food“ ready for Christmas Eve and meet the man himself!
Free-entry event:25 November to 24 December
【1】Which activities have special designs for small children?
A.Ice-skating & Picking Gifts.
B.Ice-skating & Meeting Santa.
C.Experiencing Shows & Picking Gifts.
D.Experiencing Shows & Meeting Santa.
【2】Where will you go to find something non-traditional?
A.Cardiff Castle.
B.Cardiff Christmas Market.
C.Wales Millennium Centre.
D.St David’s Dewi Sant.
【3】Which of the following date is suitable for all the activities?
A.15 November.
B.15 December.
C.31 December.
D.10 January.
30、Who comes first?
A child’s place in the family birth order may play a role in the type of occupations that will interest him or her as an adult. new research suggests. In two related studies researchers found that only children—and to a certain extent first-born children - were more interested in intellectual careers than later-born children. ________ later-born children were more interested in both artistic and outdoor-related careers.
These results ________ theories that say our place in family birth order will influence our personality, said Frederick T. L. Leong, co-author of the study and professor of psychology at Ohio University. “Parents ________ place different demands and have different expectations of children depending on their birth order. ”
“For example, parents may be extremely ________ of only children and worry about their physical safety. That may be why only children are more likely to show interest in academic pursuits rather than physical or ________ activities. An only child will tend to get more time and attention from their parents than children with sisters or brothers. This will often make them feel special but the ________ is that they may suffer from jealousy and loneliness when friends discuss their brothers and sisters and family life. ”
The first-born is an only child until the second child comes along—transforming them from being the centre of attention, to then ________ the care of parents. Parents will also expect them to be responsible and “set an example”. The ________ from being the focus of a family may be quite a shock and so shape the first-born’s outlook on life. ________ first-borns may try to get back their parents’ attention and approval by achieving success in their careers. It is ________ that first-borns are significantly more often found as political leaders than any other birth-order position.
Being the youngest in the family can sometimes be a(n) ________ experience especially if the child wants to be taken seriously and treated like an adult. The last-born is more likely than the other birth-order positions to take up dangerous sports. This may be a(n) ________ of the last-born’s rebelliousness-a result of being fed up with always being bossed about by everyone else in the family.
Middle children, however, have different ________ . “Middle-child syndrome” can mean feeling ________ between two other “more important” people—an older brother or sister who gets all the rights and is treated like an adult and a younger one who gets all the privileges and is treated like a spoilt child. Middle-borns have to learn to get on with older and younger children and this may contribute to them becoming good negotiators —of all the birth-order positions they are most skillful at ________ both authority figures and those holding inferior positions
【1】
A.In addition
B.In contrast
C.To be frank
D.To sum up
【2】
A.fit into
B.turn over
C.lead to
D.serve as
【3】
A.sensibly
B.initially
C.typically
D.patiently
【4】
A.confident
B.demanding
C.ashamed
D.protective
【5】
A.outdoor
B.unknown
C.social
D.relaxing
【6】
A.difference
B.purpose
C.disadvantage
D.benefit
【7】
A.sharing
B.keeping
C.gaining
D.wasting
【8】
A.feedback
B.prevention
C.relief
D.change
【9】
A.However
B.Therefore
C.Besides
D.Otherwise
【10】
A.confusing
B.worthwhile
C.true
D.fine
【11】
A.exciting
B.frustrating
C.common
D.invaluable
【12】
A.honour
B.reward
C.risk
D.sign
【13】
A.achievements
B.advantages
C.hobbies
D.issues
【14】
A.sandwiched
B.connected
C.distinguished
D.stimulated
【15】
A.working out
B.depending on
C.dealing with
D.looking after
31、短文填空
In January, eight gorillas (大猩猩) at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in California, became the first great apes to test positive (阳性的) for COVID-19. “There was an immediate concern,” said Nadine Lamberski, the chief 【1】 (保护) and wildlife health officer at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. “We want to 【2】 (尽我们的职责) and take all measures to make sure that won’t happen again.”
So Lamberski made a decision. In February, she gave nine other great apes an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Those nine became the first zoo animals in the United States to get the vaccine. Since then, the vaccine has been shipped out to zoo animals in 27 states. Lamberski got the COVID-19 vaccine from Zoetis, a company that makes medications for animals. Now the company reports that its vaccine is safe for other animals, too. It’s 【3】 (incredible) wonderful news for animals and those who care about them.
So far, Zoetis has donated its vaccine to nearly 70 zoos in the U.S. According to Lamberski, zoos are requesting the vaccine because their animals 【4】 (受到……的威胁) getting the virus from visitors and caretakers. “Animals in zoos are exposed to hundreds, if not thousands, of people a day,” Lamberski said.
32、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ten-year-old Sami loved to visit his grandfather’s house in Puthur in Tamil Nadu, which was near the beautiful blue sea. At the seaside stood thick and tall palm(棕榈) trees with green coconuts hanging from them. When the coconuts fell down, the children would break them open and drink the coconut water. Sami liked to play with the rabbits and squirrels jumping about in the trees and bushes. He also liked fishing in the link ponds with his friends. It was always great fun to spend the holidays at Grandpa’s place.
This winter vacation. Sami was surprised when be came to his grandfather’s village. There were hardly any trees left. What lay at the water’s edge(边缘) were only sucks and mud. He saw houses built near the sea. Logs(木材), branches of trees and stones lay around. People had cut down many palm trees and there was hardly any greenery left.
“Grandpa, where have all the trees gone?” asked Sami.
“People have cut them down for wood, to be used for fuel and furniture.” replied Grandpa.
“There will be no more trees then. Where will the birds perch(栖息) and the squirrels play?”
“Let us hope that that day never comes,” sighed Grandpa.
Grandpa’s house was different. He never allowed his trees to be cut. He liked each palm tree in his courtyard. He also admired the two big trees near the front door. He called one of them Petu, and the other, Beta. They gave the sweetest juiciest coconuts which he always enjoyed sharing with Sami.
One night, Sami was awakened by a strange sound. He tossed and turned in bed. Suddenly, the ground shook as if the earth was splitting(裂开). He sat up straight and then ran to Grandpa, “It’s an earthquake”. Grandpa cried out. They ran outside the house where they thought it would be safer.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
In fact, the earth was not splitting but the sea was roaring(咆哮).
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Paragraph 2:
A minutes later, the waves went back and the sea calmed down.
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