1、As is known to us all,China is a developing country________the third world.
A. belonging B. belonged
C. belonging to D. belonged to
2、 The nationwide smog serves as a constant reminder, indicating that it’s high time we ______ on ourselves.
A. would reflect B. have reflected
C. are reflecting D. reflected
3、It was ______ the president's speech that the secretary spent the whole morning at home.
A. to prepare B. preparing
C. prepared D. be prepared
4、We ________ you arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour.
A.recommend B.decorate C.admit D.interact
5、With the exam ______ in ten minutes, they were asked to hand in their mobile phones.
A. taken place B. taking place
C. having taken place D. to take place
6、Learning how to repair motors takes a long time,________?
A. doesn’t it B. don’t they C. does it D. do they
7、There were too many people _________ the matter.
A.involved in
B.involving in
C.involved
D.involving
8、Reported novel coronavirus cases have ranged from mild ____ to severe illnesses or even deaths.
A.sympathies B.symptoms C.similarities D.samples
9、When the post fell _______, Dennis Bass was appointed to fill it.
A.empty B.blank C.vacant D.bare
10、Recently I bought a beautiful car, ________ was reasonable.
A.of which price B.the price of whose C.the price of which D.which price
11、When I was a child, I ______ watch TV whenever I wanted to.
A.should
B.could
C.must
D.need
12、The number of students in this university is _____that of ten years ago.
A.ten times as large as
B.ten times large
C.ten times large as
D.as large as ten times'
13、You ___________ a better mark, but you didn’t work hard.
A.could have had B.would have had C.must have had D.must have
14、I don't mind playing against a beginner,like myself,but I'm not going to _____ someone who has been playing chess for years..
A. take up B. take on
C. take off D. take down
15、 These old pictures remind me of the college days_____ they spent together.
A. that B. when C. in which D. what
16、– Mary looks hot and shy. -- So _______ you if you had a high fever.
A. will B. would
C. do D. did
17、We have no choice but ________ it and regulate it.
A.embrace
B.embracing
C.to embrace
D.embraced
18、—Did you remember to give Mary the money you owed her?
—Yes, on ________ her I gave it to her.
A. see B. seeing
C. looking D. look at
19、There is no _______ evidence _______ the plane crashed into the South China Sea at present.
A. convincing; as B. convinced; that
C. convincing; that D. convinced; which
20、Mother asked me to take more money ______ something unexpected should happen.
A.in case B.due to C.in spite of D.so long as
21、 The world is designed for right-handed people, but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left? 【1】
The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic(基因的) component to it.
【2】 In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random.
Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures. 【3】 In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favored hand. For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side. God’s left hand, however, is the hand of judgment. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. 【4】A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.
【5】People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now; instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.
A. In other words, left-handers are born that way.
B. Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability.
C. The unfavorable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied.
D. Why do they prefer to use their left hand rather than their right hand for routine activities?
E. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to become right-handed when writing?
F. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude.
G. Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before.
22、As waterfowl (水鸟) seasons unfold each year across North America, the question “Where are the ducks?” unavoidably arises somewhere. While that seems like a straightforward, easy question, the answer is actually very complex. There are many factors that influence distribution of waterfowl in fall and winter.
Most waterfowl hunters understand the effect weather has on waterfowl migration (迁徙). Except for the few species that are hardwired for more dependable long-distance migrations, such as blue-winged teal (水鸭), waterfowl are adapted to migrating only as far as is necessary for them to find food and places to rest. Waterfowl like to wander at places without freezing temperatures and snow to cover food sources. It is advantageous for them to reduce risk of death from migration. Some birds that arrive earliest on breeding areas have access to the best regions, which results in a higher probability of nesting successfully.
Snow and ice cover and their influence on waterfowl migration are easy to understand to most duck hunters. However, what may be less understood is the trend toward warmer winters. If current climate trends continue in North America, northern regions will have less frequent ice and snow cover in future winters. So waterfowl that are adapted to staying as close to breeding areas are likely to be influenced, meaning significantly delayed fall migrations and shorter periods on southern areas.
In the past 200 years the landscapes that are most important to waterfowl have suffered huge habitat loss, with some states losing more than 90 percent of wetlands, and nearly all losing over 50 percent. Perhaps the most discouraging loss of wetlands important to wintering waterfowl has been in coastal Louisiana, where more than 40 percent of the states, approximately 3 million acres of wetlands have disappeared over the past several decades.
Changes in the number of wetlands and the trend toward warmer winters are likely enabling waterfowl to winter farther north or, at least, delaying fall migration. Unsurprisingly across most of the eastern United States’ many waterfowl hunters saw reduced harvest as a result.
【1】What does the author want to tell us in paragraph 1?
A.Not all people know where migrating birds fly.
B.The reasons for waterfowl distribution are puzzling.
C.It’s very easy for people to know why waterfowl migrate.
D.There are complicated factors influencing waterfowl migration.
【2】What benefit is there for some birds arriving early on breeding areas?
A.Having a good rest there.
B.Protecting-them from hunters.
C.Getting access to the best regions.
D.Decreasing risk of dying from migration.
【3】What can we infer from the data in the fourth paragraph?
A.Almost all the wetlands in coastal Louisiana will disappear soon.
B.Loss of wetlands important to waterfowl has been happening rapidly.
C.Habitat loss will put waterfowl in immediate danger of extinction,
D.Most states in North America have lost over 90 percent of wetlands.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Where are the ducks on earth?
B.How are waterfowl migrating?
C.Are waterfowl migrations changing?
D.Are waterfowl surviving the warmer climate?
23、Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week.You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system.Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.
Meal Plans Available
◇ Continental Breakfast
◇ Breakfast and Dinner
◇ Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It's important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast.Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host's permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
SelfCatering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a roomonly basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the longstay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.
【1】The passage is probably written for ________.
A. hosts willing to receive foreign students
B. foreigners hoping to build British culture
C. travelers planning to visit families in London
D. English learners applying to live in English homes
【2】Which of the following will the host provide?
A. Room cleaning. B. Medical care.
C. Free transport. D. Physical training.
【3】According to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?
A. Dessert and coffee. B. Fruit and vegetables.
C. Bread and fruit juice. D. Cereal and cold meat.
24、 (Robin ran into the forest and was wanted by the soldiers.)
For several hours Robin ran, until tired and hungry, he came to a small house. When he was younger, he had visited the kind lady who lived in this house. So this time, he opened the door straight and entered. The old widow was happy to see him and gave him some bread. Robin told her his story, and she sighed.
“An evil wind is blowing through this place, she said.” The poor have nothing because the rich take everything. My three sons killed the King’s deer to keep us from starving. They are outlaws, and now they hide in the forest. They tell me that 40 men, all skilled archers (弓箭手), are hiding with them.
“Where are they?” cried Robin. “I would like to join them.”
“My boys will visit me tonight,” said the widow. “Stay here, and meet them if you want.”
When Robin met the three sons, he was eager to join their band. They were men like him who loved the forest and were skilled with a bow. They accepted him and told him that their band was looking for a leader.
“We are looking for someone who can use his head and his bow,” said one. “All of us are wanted by the Sheriff (州长). So if one of us wins the archery (箭术) contest in Nottingham, he will be our leader.”
“What a coincidence!” said Robin, standing suddenly. “I was on my way there before all this trouble started. I will disguise myself and win the prize.”
He spoke with such confidence and passion that the three sons were impressed. They told him they would serve him gladly if he was the winner. He must bring the golden arrow as proof.
【1】What might have happened to Robin before he entered the widow’s house?
A.He hid himself in the forest with 40 skilled archers.
B.He was lost in the forest and had nothing to eat.
C.He got himself in trouble and was hunted by someone.
D.He killed some animals to keep himself from starving.
【2】What kind of qualities does Robin need if he wants to be in charge of the band?
A.He needs to be courageous with experience in archery.
B.He needs to be confident with a strong desire to win.
C.He needs to be passionate with much self-confidence.
D.He needs to be intelligent with a good command of archery.
【3】When Robin decided to win the archery contest, what were the three sons’ attitudes?
A.Supportive. B.Indifferent. C.Doubtful. D.Opposed.
【4】What might the golden arrow be?
A.A powerful weapon of the sons. B.A valuable award of the contest.
C.A secret treasure of the king. D.A symbol of a courageous hero.
25、Just before New Year’s Day, I was in a cheese store, purchasing some cheese. I _______ a young man asking the salesgirl about “meringue(蛋白酥皮)sugar”. His mother had given him strict _______ to buy no other kind, but he didn’t know what the stuff was.
The salesgirl _______ to be without a clue, too. Actually, none of this was any _______ of mine. I could have—should have— _______ purchased my cheese. But instead I _______ myself saying: "What your mother probably wants is something like…But really, ordinary white sugar _______ just fine for meringues as long as you beat it in very slowly…” With these words escaping my lips, I was _______ with shock. How come I _______ all this unasked-for advice to a complete stranger so automatically?
My own mother was of the non-disturbance school unless it was a(n) ________ of life and death. Though she could always produce ________ advice when asked for it, she would let us learn by experience. Honestly, I really ________ these silences of my mother’s.
For centuries, the young have been ________ on the receiving end of instructions from their elders, whether they liked it or not. Maybe the elders ________ more useful knowledge, but the young have to make their own voyage. Sometimes all they need is not your ________ , but your blessing.
【1】
A.contacted
B.overheard
C.praised
D.followed
【2】
A.instructions
B.punishment
C.training
D.expectations
【3】
A.chose
B.pretended
C.remained
D.appeared
【4】
A.interest
B.concern
C.passion
D.appetite
【5】
A.gradually
B.regularly
C.definitely
D.simply
【6】
A.found
B.busied
C.enjoyed
D.introduced
【7】
A.counts
B.happens
C.works
D.fits
【8】
A.faced
B.frozen
C.impressed
D.burdened
【9】
A.made up
B.took in
C.dished out
D.commented on
【10】
A.matter
B.priority
C.sense
D.option
【11】
A.risky
B.sensible
C.temporary
D.odd
【12】
A.ignore
B.protest
C.tolerate
D.appreciate
【13】
A.ultimately
B.accidentally
C.willingly
D.passively
【14】
A.handle
B.assess
C.possess
D.perceive
【15】
A.advice
B.kindness
C.company
D.permission
26、假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 Peter将要到你校交流学习,请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.提出建议(关注气候差异,准备日常汉语等);
3.表达祝愿;
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节.以使行文连贯。
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