1、—What a pity! You missed my birthday party.
—Terribly sorry! ________ my uncle not visited me unexpectedly.
A. Should B. Would
C. Had D. Did
2、It was the culture, rather than the language, ___________ made it hard for him to adapt to the new environment abroad.
A. where B. why
C. what D. that
3、Parents _________much importance to education. They will do their best to give their children that priceless gift.
A. pay B. apply
C. attach D. link
4、When I entered the interview room of the speech contest, I saw a message pinned to the door ______ “Do not reveal any personal information.”
A.writing
B.written
C.to read
D.reading
5、Damage ________ by the big fire, which ________ in Shanghai last Sunday, is ________ at about 500 million yuan.
A.caused; broke away; cost
B.caused; broke out; assessed
C.being caused; broke away; accessed
D.being caused, broke out; acquired
6、—I’m sure we’ll have a good time with Henry at your birthday party.
—Maybe, but it’s still a question ________ he could spare some time.
A. whether B. that
C. what D. which
7、Thanks to the advanced technology,we live in an age of bettered communication.This has many __________ well beyond the role that parents seem to play in the lives of their children who have left for college.
A.directions B.conclusions
C.implications D.assessments
8、All the drivers had a______ expression because of the policeman’s ______ traffic directions.
A.confused; confusing
B.confusing; confusing
C.confused; confused
D.confusing; confused
9、All the students went to the fields to take care of the little trees, ________ great damage had been done by the heavy rain.
A. at which B. to which C. on which D. with which
10、The little boy was allowed to go to have a swim _____ he finished his homework.
A. in case B. provided that
C. now that D. by the time
11、With _____ help of my teacher, I have made great progress.
A. the B. a C. an D. /
12、Since the match is over, we can ____by travelling and stop thinking about basketball.
A. dive in B. switch off
C. pull out D. split up
13、So much of interest _______ that most visitors simply run out of time before seeing it all.
A.offers Beijing B.Beijing offers C.does Beijing offer D.Beijing does offer
14、Mr. Smith is supposed to attend the meeting in place of the manager, who has ______ a bad cold.
A. come down with B. come up with
C. come down to D. come up against
15、Of all the students in our class, she is________.
A.most careful
B.careful
C.more careful
D.the most careful
16、A man’s value lies not so much in _______ he has as in _______ he is.
A.what, what
B.that, what
C.that, that
D.what, that
17、Professor Johnson, along with his students, ________ on the program day and night to meet the deadline nowadays.
A.were working
B.are working
C.was working
D.is working
18、Diane is active in class and finishes her homework on time. ______, she does well in every exam.
A. In fact B. In other words
C. As a result D. On the other hand
19、 It’s always cold in Zhejiang in winter, but it ____ be warm at times.
A. can B. may C. will D. might
20、A city is the product of the human hand and mind, ________ man’s intelligence and creativity.
A.resembling
B.reflecting
C.reviewing
D.restoring
21、 The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), has identified best practices for the naming of new human diseases, with the aim to minimize unnecessary negative effect of disease names. “We now have a name for the disease and it’s COVID-19, “ WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva.
COVID-I9, which has now spread to many countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections(病毒感染) ,share similar symptoms and seriously can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere, telling the difference between the two will be vital in stopping its spread.
Human coronaviruses (冠状病毒), of which there are four, can cause lung problems similar to flu. However, COVID-19 is more serious than a “typical one,” says Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading. “There is no antibodies (抗体) in the population so it has potential for a global spread, “warns Jones.
As with the Ebola epidemic (埃博拉病毒),which peaked in the middle of the last decade, fears around the new coronavirus are rising due to a lack of knowledge over its nature. Medical advice is similar across those countries with confirmed cases of the infection. In many western countries, authorities are asking those who think they are infected to call an ambulance rather than visiting a hospital, where they could potentially pass on the virus. Similar advice has been issued in China and other Asian countries.
【1】What’s the aim of confirming the name for the disease?
A.To reduce the bad influence of misusing name.
B.To make the disease known to all of us.
C.To raise awareness of this disease.
D.To minimize the risk of global spread.
【2】COVID-19 has much in common with seasonal flu EXCEPT that_____.
A.they are both viral infections
B.they have similar symptoms
C.they can spread from human to human
D.they have potential for a global spread
【3】According to paragraph 4, what is the main reason for the panic focused by COVID-19?
A.Shortage of drugs. B.A lack of knowing it.
C.Weak control measures. D.Speed of spreading.
【4】What’s Ian Jones’s attitude towards the spread of COVID-19?
A.Indifferent. B.Confident.
C.Worried. D.Discouraged.
22、Growing up in Philadelphia, Lieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens, and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college, learning from a cook in Italy and studying local specialties(地方特色菜)in Germany, Spain and France. At Yale, he was known for throwing dinner parties, single-handed frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun, he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking. Lieberman was a real college student showing his classmates how to do things like making drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around, with which his name went beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.
Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television.He says Lieberman’s charisma is key.“Food TV isn’t about food any more,” says Flay. “It’s about your personality and finding a way to keep people’s eyeballs on your show.”
But Lieberman isn’t putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the new show, Lieberman was back in his own small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company was looking for someone to come up with a tasteful, inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its flights, Lieberman got the job.
【1】We can learn from the text that Lieberman’s family __________.
A. love cooking at home B. have relatives in Europe
C. often hold parties D. own a restaurant
【2】The Food Network got to know Lieberman __________.
A. at one of his parties B. from his teachers
C. on a television program D. through his taped show
【3】What does the underlined word “charisma” in the text refer to?
A. A way to show one’s achievement.
B. A natural ability to attract others.
C. Lieberman’s after-class interest.
D. Lieberman’s fine cooking skill.
【4】Why did the airline company give Lieberman the job?
A. He could prepare meals in a small kitchen.
B. He was famous for his shows on Food TV.
C. He could cook cheap, delicious and simple meals.
D. He was good at using eggs to make sandwiches.
23、 The subway system in the U.S. city of Boston will soon be equipped with train cars "Made in China," which will be shipped to the city in December. The current train cars in Boston have been running for decades and are too old to provide a modern trip experience.
Made in northeastern China's Jilin Province, the new cars can run at a speed of 102 kilometers per hour. Although designed according to the U.S. standard, the producing method of the cars is owned by a Chinese company named CRRC, the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. The final products match the Boston subway's strict maximum weight requirement of 34 tons per car, which barred a lot of world-famous companies from getting the order form. "The cars have to be solid, but light-weight at the same time," technology manager of the project Hong Haifeng told CCTV's Mandarin news channel. "And they have to be compatible with the century-old facilities in Boston."
This is the first time for Chinese rail equipment to be used in the United States. The new cars are designed to run for 30 years. CRRC showcased the model car in Boston on April 3. CCTV reported that the model was praised by the local leaders and citizens, including the governor of Massachusetts Charlie Baker. "We're really looking forward to putting these in transit," he said, adding that the upgrades will bring the Boston subway into the modern era.
【1】Why Boston choose train cars made in China?
A. They can offer the local people a modern trip experience.
B. They can run at a higher speed.
C. They meet the Boston subway's strict requirements.
D. They are of higher quality.
【2】What does the underlined phrase "be compatible with" in paragraph two mean?
A. match B. compare C. be competitive with D. be competent of
【3】What's the attitude of the local people towards the model car?
A. negative B. doubtful C. skeptical D. optimistic
【4】What may be the best title for the text?
A. Boston Will Replace Its Old Train Cars
B. The Advantages of Train China-made Cars
C. China-made Train Cars Will Come Into Boston
D. Bostonians' Preference for China-made Products
24、In 1620, about half the USA was covered by forests. Today the forests have almost gone. A lot of good land has gone with them, leaving only sand. China doesn’t want to copy the USA’s example. We're planting more and more trees. We’ve built the “Great Green Wall” of trees across northern part of our country. The Great Green Wall is 7,000 kilometers long, and between 400 and 1,700 kilometers wide. It will stop the wind from blowing the earth away. It will stop the sand from moving towards the rich farmland in the south. More “Great Green Walls” are needed. Trees must be grown all over the world. Great Green Walls will make the world better.
【1】A lot of good land has gone with ________
A.sand
B.water
C.wind
D.forests
【2】________ will make the world better.
A.The Great Wall
B.Tall buildings
C.Great Green Walls
D.Flowers and grass
25、I’m a second-year student of Coventry University. For more than a year, I have been volunteering for SHOUT, a text-based _______ health support service.
This time last year, we all watched the COVID-19 unfold across the country. I had planned to work in the summer vacation, but this became _______ when the first lockdown began. My days became a(n) _______ of watching the news and wishing I could do something. Fortunately, I learned about SHOUT in an email from my university’s volunteering team _______ the charity needed more volunteers, due to the increase in _______ they were receiving since the pandemic (流行病) began. I applied instantly.
SHOUT volunteers _______ as a listening ear to anyone who needs support, at any time, with their mental health. The service supports them and encourages self-care techniques to keep people _______ during the pandemic. This service was especially important during lockdown, when clinical services were often _______. As volunteers, we never give advice; often our texters just need someone to _______.
My volunteering ________ have had a huge positive impact on my mental health. I have been able to gain new ________ from gardening to instructing. In a voluntary capacity, the pressure is off. If I’m struggling, my teammates will always encourage me to rest and ________ for a while. And when I’m feeling strong, I can get involved again and ________ other people in their time of need.
The skills I’ve gained by volunteering have given me the ________ to successfully apply for an internship (实习生) with Coventry University. I strongly believe volunteering has changed my life, and I encourage everyone to ________ opportunities to change theirs too.
【1】
A.physical
B.mental
C.good
D.public
【2】
A.important
B.meaningful
C.urgent
D.impossible
【3】
A.repetition
B.task
C.example
D.expectation
【4】
A.asking
B.considering
C.explaining
D.warning
【5】
A.messages
B.invitations
C.suggestions
D.comments
【6】
A.train
B.act
C.play
D.study
【7】
A.separate
B.optimistic
C.nervous
D.safe
【8】
A.inaccessible
B.influential
C.inexpensive
D.informal
【9】
A.talk
B.guide
C.listen
D.plan
【10】
A.impressions
B.experiences
C.interests
D.encouragements
【11】
A.chances
B.jobs
C.incomes
D.skills
【12】
A.sleep
B.calm
C.relax
D.travel
【13】
A.record
B.support
C.instruct
D.accompany
【14】
A.opportunity
B.expense
C.confidence
D.knowledge
【15】
A.look for
B.deal with
C.take up
D.think over
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一个完整的短文。
A school talent show would be held three weeks later. I told my best friend, Tina, the news. My older brother had been teaching me juggling(玩杂耍), and I knew he’d help me with my act for the show. Tina ran over to the noticeboard and read the poster. But when Tina asked me what our act was going to be, I didn’t know how to speak up for myself. I held on to my books tightly. Tina laughed and pointed to the poster. It said acts can be individuals, partners, or small groups. My grip(紧握)on my books now became uncomfortable. I asked Tina if she wanted to do an act with me. She nodded. I hesitated for a second before continuing. “I’ve got an idea and …” Tina interrupted me immediately. “Yeah, me too; let’s talk about it over lunch.”
During math, I tried to think of how I would tell Tina that I wanted to do my own act. After all, we were best friends; we should be able to see eye to eye about this. The problem was Tina always took charge. I never spoke up, and then I ended up feeling angry. I desperately wanted to win, but it was more than that. I wanted to win on my own—with an act that was all mine.
At lunch, Tina started talking as soon as we sat down. She had it all planned out. She said we could sing along to a song and do a dance routine, and her mother could make us costumes. However, I got up the courage and told her about my juggling act. Tina said she didn’t think she could learn to juggle in three weeks and that she would probably drop the balls. She didn’t want to be embarrassed. I didn’t say anything, but after school, I ran around the track a couple of times just to let off steam.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
My grandmother drove over to pick me up.
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Paragraph 2:
When we got home, I took 12 deep breaths before I called Tina.
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