1、________ the “Walpurgis Night” hike up the Brocken, Faust listens to devil’s complaints about the tiring of continuing ________ foot and the dangers of walking in the dark, and they famously stop half way up.
A.On; on
B.At; on
C.Up; by
D.To; by
2、Lily didn’t remember the exact date of the storm, but she knew it was ________Sunday, because she was at _____ church.
A. a; the B. a ; / C. the; a D. the; /
3、Living in the dormitory means _______ to take care of yourself, understand each others' differences and share _______ interests.
A.to learn, common. B. learning, common
C. to learn; ordinary D. learning; ordinary
4、His words ________, students found it hard to figure out what he was conveying.
A.urgent
B.humorous
C.obscure
D.serious
5、These fresh vegetables are easy to rot so you ______ eat them within two days.
A. might B. should
C. can D. would
6、My reason for _________ to China Daily is to keep me ________ of what’s going on in the world.
A. contributing; informing B. subscribing; informed
C. abandon; informed D. adapt; informing
7、Time is pressing; it’s impossible for me to get there in an hour, ______ the possible delays.
A.accounting for B.answering for
C.allowing for D.heading for
8、More highways have been built in China, ________ it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.
A.make
B.made
C.to make
D.making
9、Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier ________into small pieces.
A.break
B.breaking
C.to be broken
D.to break
10、 ---- It’s burning hot today, isn’t it? ---- Yes. ________ yesterday.
A.So was it
B.So it was
C.So it is
D.So is it
11、“The Mozart Effect” is a study described in 1993 ______ aroused public interest about the idea _____ listening to a classical music somehow improves the brain.
A. that; which B. what; why
C. who; that D. which; that
12、All the materials have been posted to you. I’m looking forward to the chance to meet you __________ to discuss the present situation of our company.
A.in peace B.in return
C.in trouble D.in person
13、I _____ through the hard time but for my teacher’s generous and timely help.
A.couldn’t have gone B.could go
C.mustn’t have gone D.hadn’t gone
14、Fear is one of the many enemies hidden inside us, and if _____ uncontrolled, it can destroy our lives.
A.leaving B.left C.having left D.to be left
15、By serving others, a person focuses on someone other than himself or herself, ________ can be very eye-opening and rewarding.
A. which B. that
C. who D. what
16、The engineer buries himself in work all day long and has no time for some outdoor activities, __________ he has the interest.
A. as if B. even if
C. so long as D. now that
17、The 24 solar terms(二十四节气) ________ a great effect on Chinese people’s lives for thousands of years.
A. have had B. had C. have D. had had
18、— I’d like to buy the new style of computer here, would you please tell me something more about your product?
---_______________.
A. Thank you B. At your service
C. You are welcome D. It’s a pleasure
19、I usually sleep with the window open ________ it is really cold.
A. if B. unless C. now that D. in case
20、________ around the Water Cube,we were then taken to see the Bird’s Nest.
A.Having shown B.To be shown
C.Having been shown D.To show
21、FIFA World Cup 2022 is under way in Qatar and it again sets off a football wave in the whole world. Recently, CNN has released a new documentary, Super Eagles 96 to help us recall a glorious football team story. When Nigeria’s national football team competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, few thought it could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with countries like Argentina and Brazil. But the team, lovingly nicknamed the Super Eagles, stunned the footballing world by winning the gold medal.
The documentary by filmmaker Yemi Bamiro, shows a brief but important moment in Nigerian history. The Super Eagles team was coached by Dutchman Jo Bonfrere, but it’s another Dutch coach Clemens Westerhof who is widely credited for much of the team’s success. Before Westherhof, Nigeria had never qualified for a World Cup before. Under Westerhof, the team worked hard to overcome its mixed fortunes and finally won the World Cup. “The Super Eagles are superheroes, ”Bamiro told CNN. “Their winning makes the whole country proud especially in those hard times. ”
Though their training and living conditions were terrible, their Olympic journey fancinated audiences. Nigeria first made it to the quarterfinals, beating Mexico 2-0. Though losing to Brazil earlier in the tournament, Nigeria beat the four-time World Cup-winning nation 4-3 in the semi-final, before pulling off a historic 3-2 win in the final over an Argentina team that featured international stars including Hernan Crespo and Claudio Lopez.
For Bamiro, the story of the team was impossible to tell without explaining the country’s turbulent politics at that time, leaving the whole nation at a mess. “It’s a big country but only football unites Nigerians together, “recalled Bamiro. He believed the victory was not just a win for the team, but a win for the country. For a brief moment, Nigerians were able to forget their troubles and celebrate in unity. “It’s a story about overcoming challenges, achieving something that no one expected them to achieve, ”he said.
【1】Which word can replace the underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 1?
A.Puzzled.
B.Shocked.
C.Amused.
D.Moved.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The country Nigeria features many international football stars.
B.The country Argentina has never qualified for a World Cup before.
C.The coach Bonfrere was credited for the team to win the World Cup.
D.The filmmaker Bamiro shows great respect to the Super Eagles team.
【3】What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.Nigeria team’s journey of winning the gold medal.
B.Nigeria’s terrible political situation at Olympics.
C.Nigeria team’s poor living conditions while training.
D.Nigeria’s crazy football fans for great achievements.
【4】What can we infer from Bamiro’s words in the last paragraph?
A.The victory wins a good chance to develop only for the team.
B.The documentary leaves Nigeria at a mess with mixed politics.
C.The victory gives Nigerians an inspiration to unite against challenges.
D.The documentary shows no one expected the team to win the champion.
22、In the days before the Internet, critical thinking is the most important skill that we could have. To think critically, we need to read carefully, consider the credibility (可信度) of sources, and reason out conclusions on our own. But in the digital age, according to Anastasia Kozyreva, a psychologist at the Max Planck Institute of Human Development, a more important skill is “critical ignoring”.
“With so much information, we need to first sort the wheat from the chaff, deciding what’s worth our attention and time, and what’s not. Now, we live in an ‘attention economy’ in which we are no longer consumers. Rather, we’re the products whose attention is being sold on the advertising marketplace. That means each link we click on is a sale of our time and attention, often with little or no benefit to ourselves. To protect ourselves, we need to develop new ways of interacting with information,” she said.
Kozyreva advocates learning the skill of critical ignoring, in which readers intentionally control their information environment to reduce their exposure to false and trash information.
By developing our critical ignoring skills, she thinks we can enjoy the benefits of the Internet while avoiding falling victim to those who try to control our attention, our time, and our minds. Here are three of the strategies recommended by her to avoid the traps of attention economy.
The first strategy is self-control. Of course, we need to stay informed of world events and be in touch with others, so we can’t just ignore the Internet altogether. When we do go into social media, Kozyreva recommends setting time limits. Limiting ourselves in this way prevents us from losing track of time as we click on one attractive link after another.
The next strategy is in-depth reading. For example, headlines are often designed to attract attention, not provide information. The contents of the articles may be completely contrary to what the headlines show.
【1】What does the underlined phrase “sort the wheat from the chaff” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Decide which produce is more useful.
B.Balance potential harms with benefits.
C.Select the valuable from the valueless.
D.Think about how to divide the profits.
【2】What does critical ignoring help us do?
A.Read every attractive link carefully.
B.Reason out conclusions on our own.
C.Avoid using the Internet altogether.
D.Stay away from low-quality information.
【3】What might the author continue talking about?
A.Another recommended strategy.
B.The importance of self-control.
C.The traps of attention economy.
D.The value of our time and attention.
【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To compare two important concepts.
B.To introduce a useful idea to readers.
C.To show the limits of critical thinking.
D.To prove critical ignoring is less important.
23、San Francisco Tours
Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
This Northern California Wine Country tour from San Francisco eliminates the hassle of arguing over who is the designated driver for the trip. Stop at various wineries in Napa and Sonoma and ride safely in an air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and an onboard restroom for comfort and convenience. You even have time at Sonoma Square Plaza to eat lunch at your own expense.
Duration: 9 hours
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type: Mobile
Language: English
Cost: $149. 00 per adult
Alcatraz with San Francisco Bay Cruise
This convenient package gives you access to two separate essential San Francisco experiences—a visit to Alcatraz Island, and a sightseeing cruise. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, this time—saving option helps you explore San Francisco more efficiently. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island where you can go inside the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and enjoy an audio guide. A San Francisco Bay cruise is also included with views of Pier 39’s sea lions, the waterfront area, and the city’s skyline. Please note, children 4 years old and younger do not need purchased tickets.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type: Mobile
Language: German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Cost: $139. 00 per adult
Muir Woods& Sausalito Half-Day Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry from Sausalito)
An independent trip to the beautiful Muir Woods National Monument requires advance reservations, and finding parking in Sausalito can be difficult. Easily visit both must-see locations on this guided tour from San Francisco, which includes skip-the-line access at Muir Woods and a trouble-free stop at the charming waterfront town. At each destination, enjoy free time away from your group, so you can explore at your own pace.
Duration: 5 hours
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type: Mobile
Language: English
Cost: $89. 00 per adult
【1】What can you do in the tour in Napa and Sonoma?
A.Have a nice bus trip.
B.Have lunch for free.
C.Drive your own car.
D.Enjoy beautiful skyline.
【2】How much will it cost a parent on a San Francisco Bay cruise with an 8-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son?
A.$417.
B.$ 278.
C.$139.
D.$ 89.
【3】What do the three tours have in common?
A.Having access to an audio guide.
B.Having separate sightseeing.
C.Making reservations in advance.
D.Purchasing tickets online.
24、“My Story of Chinese Hanzi”is an international competition, hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and organized by People’s Daily Online.
The entire competition consists of preliminary rounds(预赛),semi-finals,and finals.
The first two rounds of the competition will be held online.Contestants will answer the questions and provide one-minute videos in the preliminary rounds.The second-round contestants will produce videos featuring a virtual talent show.Votes will be cast by fans online, and the top ten selected winners will move onto the finals, which will be held offline in late August.
Each finalist will deliver a seven-minute speech focusing on the theme of "Ren", a fundamental value long cherished in Chinese culture.
Eligible(具备条件的)candidates:
International students in China, including ethnic Chinese who are at least third-generation immigrants;
Foreigners working in China whose native language is not Chinese and whose parents’ native language is not Chinese;
Other non-native speakers of Chinese(including full-time students and community members)who are non-Chinese citizens.
There is no age limit for contestants.
Schedule:
Preliminary rounds—The top 30 contestants will receive participation awards and be eligible to enter into the semi-finals.
Semi-finals—The contest organizing committee will upload the videos of the winners of the preliminary rounds onto the People's Daily Online website, organize online voting, and then select ten winners after completion of online voting and scoring by the judges.
Finals—Upon finishing up the speech competition, various awards will be announced after the scoring is carried out by the judges, with the scores comparing competitors' Chinese language speaking abilities, expressiveness, the core message behind their stories, and how their stories promote exchanges between different civilizations.
To take part in the contest, please scan the QR code and complete the questionnaire.
CPAFFC reserves all rights for final explanation.
【1】Who decide the winners to move onto the finals?
A.Committee members.
B.Online Fans.
C.International judges.
D.Non-Chinese citizens.
【2】What determine the qualification for the competition?
A.Occupation and gender.
B.Education and age.
C.Native language and nationality.
D.The stories selected.
【3】What can we learn about the competition?
A.It will be held online throughout.
B.Fluency will be weighed most by judges.
C.The scores will be given by the audience.
D.People can attend by scanning the QR code.
25、Officer Dallas Baldwin was on duty in Franklin County office. When an older resident ______ demanding to speak with Deputy (警官) Kevin Lovett, he had a little ______.
As it turned out, 96-year-old Mary Trent was not calling to ______. Instead, because Deputy Kevin Lovett had gone all out to help her out of ______, she was determined to shine a light of ______ on his good deed!
“I was recently ______when I got a flat tire.” Mary told the officer that Kevin spared no efforts to ______ her on the roadside. “He lay flat on the ground to look under my car for ______!” she explained. “What are you going to do for him?”
Dallas must have been ______ by her insistence, because he and Deputy Kevin Lovett ______ by visiting Mary at her residence to ______ her with a Sheriff’s Coin.
When they arrived, Mary ______ had a gift basket ready to give her “angel”. The officers were ______ that someone not only noticed their ______, but that she went beyond to acknowledge it ______.
“Truth to be told, policemen ______ perform small acts of service with little notice, but Mary ______ to let this one go unnoticed.” They wrote on Facebook, “Mary, thank you for ______ us with your gratitude and spirit.”
What a great reminder of how our heroes work ______ to keep things running smoothly every day—and of how much it means to show ______ for their efforts. A little sure goes a long way!
【1】
A.dropped in
B.rang up
C.settled down
D.looked around
【2】
A.fun
B.curiosity
C.fear
D.embarrassment
【3】
A.complain
B.entertain
C.inspect
D.bargain
【4】
A.debt
B.control
C.focus
D.trouble
【5】
A.declaration
B.observation
C.recognition
D.reservation
【6】
A.walking
B.riding
C.playing
D.driving
【7】
A.satisfy
B.pick
C.assist
D.defend
【8】
A.damage
B.safety
C.shelter
D.relief
【9】
A.tricked
B.inspired
C.amused
D.disturbed
【10】
A.responded
B.released
C.changed
D.agreed
【11】
A.impress
B.convince
C.present
D.treat
【12】
A.just
B.only
C.ever
D.even
【13】
A.hopeful
B.grateful
C.careful
D.regretful
【14】
A.shortcoming
B.achievement
C.kindness
D.responsibility
【15】
A.publicly
B.casually
C.quietly
D.naturally
【16】
A.obviously
B.frequently
C.gradually
D.hardly
【17】
A.decided
B.promised
C.attempted
D.refused
【18】
A.comforting
B.forgiving
C.blessing
D.encouraging
【19】
A.behind the scenes
B.on the stage
C.in the back row
D.on the spot
【20】
A.consideration
B.appreciation
C.anxiety
D.sympathy
26、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。
High school graduation marks a huge turning point in a young person’s life. It’s a transition from childhood to adulthood, and you’ll remember that moment forever.
Daverius Peters, a senior at Hahnville High School in Boutte, Louisiana, had been looking forward to this special day for a while. However, when he arrived at the graduation ceremony, a school representative blocked him from entering the ceremony’s venue because his black sneakers violated the dress code.
The school’s graduation dress code states that male students must wear dark dress shoes to the ceremony and no athletic shoes were allowed.
When the school representative denied him entry, Peters went into shock. He also felt sad, imagining what his parents would think if he couldn’t attend his own graduation. He just wanted to walk across the stage and get the diploma he’d worked so hard for.
With only minutes until the ceremony was set to begin, he felt hopeless. He neither took the phone with him nor had enough time to stop at a store to buy new shoes. As he paced anxiously outside the convention center, he spotted a glimmer of hope. He’d noticed a familiar face, John Butler.
Butler helps mentor (指导) students at the high school, and many students look up to him. Butler always did what he could to help the students. He’s just “that type of person.” When a student’s having a bad day, Butler calls them out of class to personally talk with them. He had a daughter graduating with Peters, so he was attending the graduation ceremony as a parent that day. Peters ran over to Butler and explained his shoe problem.
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。
Without a second thought, Butler took off his own shoes.
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When Peters slid across the stage, his family noticed his new, ill-fitting shoes.
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