1、As a teacher, you have to _____ your method to suit the needs of slower children.
A.display
B.test
C.adjust
D.transfer
2、We _________bother with details, for our teammates will do everything in their power to help us.
A.mustn’t
B.daren’t
C.needn’t
D.can’t
3、 What _ day! My car broke down on the high way and I was late for_____ work.
A. a; the B. a; / C. the; / D. the; the
4、—We want to sit at the table near the window.
— I’m sorry, but it ________ already.
A.has taken
B.took
C.was taken
D.has been taken
5、—It's a long journey. My car couldn't make it.
—You can drive my car. It's quite old, but it's still pretty________.
A.reliable B.convenient C.reasonable D.available
6、Some parents are just too protective.They want to ________ their kids from every kind of danger,real or imagined.
A.spot B.dismiss
C.distinguish D.shelter
7、People won’t pay attention to you when they still have a lot of ideas of their own crying _______ expression.
A.from B.over
C.with D.for
8、 As was known to all, John had broken his promise ___ he would stay with us for some time .
A. when B. which
C. that D. what
9、______ Long had been riding horses for many years, the hardship and uncertainty of the task pushed him to his limit.
A.Although
B.Unless
C.Once
D.If
10、John thinks it won’t be long ______he is ready for his new job .
A.when
B.after
C.before
D.since
11、But for the rescue team’s efforts, more lives ________ in the wreck accident.
A.would be claimed B.should have claimed
C.would have claimed D.could have been claimed
12、I'm certain David's told you his business troubles.____,it's no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.
A.However B.Anyway
C.Therefore D.Though
13、— I get at least an hour of physical exercise almost every day.
—Oh great! ________.
A.Good luck
B.Cheer up
C.Same to you
D.Keep it up
14、Ever since the new park was opened to the public last month, I ______ a walk in it every morning.
A. am taking B. take
C. have taken D. have been taking
15、Over 1,000 elephants face starvation in Thailand because the coronavirus crisis has _______ revenues from tourism.
A.cut down B.put down C.break down D.pull down
16、 Success is not final, and failure is not deadly. It is the courage to continue ______ counts in life.
A. that B. which
C. where D. when
17、Nowadays mobile internet devices are pushing up demands for online education, which makes businessmen see it as one of the most _______ new market.
A. demanding B. damaging C. promising D. leading
18、—Are you still willing to lend money to your roommate?
—Yes. I have always held the ______ that he is an honest fellow.
A.belief B.truth C.custom D.fact
19、Children, in my opinion,____creative ability is unbelievably rich, should be trained in that area.
A.which B.what C.who D.whose
20、—What do you think of the cars on the exhibition?
—Well, great. But I don’t think much of_______you’ve bought.
A.that B.which C.one D.the one
21、You will be leaving this school soon and the unavoidable question many people will ask you is, “【1】” Some of you may have already decided on a career path, but many of you still don’t have a clue. Here are some things you might want to consider.
【2】 Will it be in demand in 20 years? Rapid technological change is taking place and we need to be forward-looking at our future prospects. While many occupations are being taken over by new technology, jobs requiring high-level of critical thinking, emotional intelligence and human interaction remain in high demand. These jobs are not easily replaced by machines or technology. So think carefully about this before you choose your professional path.
Choose a career that interests you. Some people might think this is unimportant, but if you are truly passionate about your job then going to work every day won’t seem unpleasant. 【3】Based on your own values, sills and personality type, you should ask yourself what you rally enjoy doing. This can help you decide if a career path is a good fit for you.
Of course you will want to Consider your chosen profession’s earning power. Although high pay plays a part, you should know that a Job with a big salary will likely require more effort and a higher level of stress. 【4】 If you have interests outside of work, or are struggling with other demands in your life, you might want to choose a less taxing line of work.
【5】Therefore, when you’re not sure which direction to take, you should keep an old saying in mind, “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
A.What occupation do you want to choose?
B.Prepare yoursef for a career with creating power.
C.Does the career you consider have staying power?
D.It’s also likely that you will stay and grow in this career.
E.Only the truly motivated are likely to meet these challenges.
F.Thinking about a life-long career at this stage is surely challenging.
G.Choosing the right career won’t stress you with enough preparations.
22、 The palm - forward (掌心向外) "V" sign, formed by raising and spreading the wrist two fingers, has three different meanings in American culture.
The most popular meaning of the "V" sign was invented in 1941 by a Belgian, Victor De Lavalaye. Wanting a symbol for resistance to the Nazi occupation, he came up with the single letter "V", which stood not only for his own first name, but also for English victory, Flemish virijheid, and French victoire. The symbolism of the sign spread very quickly, and Winston Churchill used it constantly in public appearance. Thus throughout the 1940s and 1950s, the gesture meant simply" victory " .
The second meaning came in the 1960s. Because of its military implication, American antiwar protestors used the sign sarcastically (讽刺地) against the arms, so that it became known as the "peace sign". In the 1970s, the "W' sign, which had lost its military implication, was a common greeting among freedom lovers , acid heads, political radicals, and ultimately, young people in general. So by about the middle of the 1970s, it no longer gave clue to the user's philosophy.
The third meaning is the oldest and least common. American children jokingly put " V" , which resembles "horns", behind friends-heads in group snapshot. They are unknowingly reproducing something that southern Europeans would find highly offensive. This mischief, called "horns of the Devil", is a variant of the European "horns" gesture, which is obscene (猥亵的). Here the "w' sign means "Your wife has been cheating on you or, when placed behind another's head, his wife has been cheating on him. "
In the United States, the gesture is typically given with the palm facing the viewer. The British use both this version and an older, palm - backward version ; the latter is obscene in American culture, and corresponds to the American "finger". Churchill got some surprised stares in 1941 when, evidently unaware of the mean usage, he gave the palm - backward "V" to British troops. In England today you could have to be a social hermit not to understand the distinction. Astonishingly, however, Margaret Thatcher repeated Churchill's error after her victory in the 1979 election.
【1】What's the most popular meaning of the "V" sign?
A. Victory, B. Peace.
C. Cheat. D. Freedom.
【2】Why did Churchill get some surprised stares according to the last paragraph?
A. He was proud of his troops.
B. He had wanted to be a hermit.
C. He wasn't insensible of the mean usage of the "V" sign.
D. He wanted to show congratulations to British troops.
【3】What can be learned from the text?
A. The "V" sign simply means victory since 1941.
B. The "V" sign meaning peace was invented by a Belgian.
C. Thatcher made the same error as Churchill after her successful election.
D. American antiwar protestors used the sign to greet among freedom lovers.
【4】What can we conclude from the passage?
A. It's never too old to learn.
B. Think well before you speak.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Try to know culture diversity fully and regionally.
23、For as long as there have been gifts, we naturally make choices based on the recipient (接受者). But what if we have been wrong all along and that we could turn things around, which not only made gift buying easier, but the recipient happier?
In 2015, psychologists Lauren Human and Lara Aknin conducted an online survey, which suggested that when people buy gifts, they prefer to choose something based on the recipient’s personality and tastes. Most people also said that they preferred receiving gifts bought with them in mind: gifts for them.
But Human and Aknin wondered if this approach to giving failed to take advantage of the way we connect as people. So they sent 78 volunteers into a shopping centre before Mother’s Day. Half were told to buy a card that “reveals(揭示) your knowledge of the recipient” while the others set out to buy a card that “reveals your true self”. After the purchase, the givers who had thought partly of themselves reported feeling emotionally closer to their mothers.
To find out how that approach goes down with recipients, the psychologists did another test, asking more than 100 students to choose a song on iTunes to give to a friend, partner or family member. Each half of the group received the same instructions as the card buyers. Results revealed that recipients of songs that revealed something of the givers felt closer to them than those who received gifts bought only with them in mind.
Human and Aknin suggest it might apply to all gifts. “If building stronger social connections is the underlying (潜在的) goal” of a gift and surely it should be—then we “may well be advised to offer more self-reflective gifts”. In short, for a present to be meaningful, you need to give away a bit of yourself, even if there is a risk that the gift might not so closely suit the recipient’s practical needs or tastes as one acquired purely with that in mind.
Moreover, giving something of oneself can be a safer act, the psychologists added. Because it reduces the risk of revealing poor knowledge of a recipient by attempting to buy something that fits their character—and failing.
But a note of caution here: what the research does not examine is the potential risk in repeated, unsympathetic giver-centered giving, which, according to Human and Aknin “could signal self-obsession” —and nobody wants to reveal that about themselves.
【1】From the Mother’s Day card test, we can conclude that ________.
A.gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the giver
B.most people choose gifts with the recipient in mind
C.most people choose gifts based on their personal tastes
D.gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the recipient
【2】What do the underlined words “them, them” refer to in order of appearance?
A.The recipients; the givers.
B.The givers; the recipients.
C.The givers; the givers.
D.The recipients; the recipients.
【3】What does the author think is the significance of gift giving?
A.Making the giver’s life happier.
B.Showing one’s knowledge of the recipient.
C.Establishing and strengthening social connections.
D.Meeting the recipient’s practical needs.
【4】Which of the following is Human and Aknin’s advice on gift giving?
A.Choose gifts that reflect more of yourself.
B.Just focus on your own tastes when choosing gifts.
C.Buy something that fits the recipient’s character most.
D.Be careful not to signal your true personality.
【5】Which is the best title of this passage?
A.The tradition of gift giving.
B.The purpose of gift giving.
C.The effect of gift giving.
D.The psychology of gift giving.
24、Five Ways to Build Trust
Trust is a thread that runs through all our connections, from the closest relationships to people we meet only temporarily. In other words, trust is the key to a healthy start with friends. If you want to develop trust in a new friendship, try these five tips.
Listen with care
When someone you’re with is expressing themselves, listen to them properly and attentively. 【1】. As they open up to you, you’ll feel more confident about conveying your inner thoughts in return.
Communicate your worries
【2】 We subconsciously apply these to a new friendship. If you find it hard to trust due to a sorrowful past friendship experience, then don’t be afraid to explain this. Tell your new friends you’re trying to learn to trust again. Honesty breeds (孕育) trust.
Take your time
Don’t rush into anything and stick to the boundaries. Avoid asking confidential questions. You may gradually get familiar with their behaviors and then build a new friendship with mutual (相互的) trust coming along. 【3】. After all, a trustworthy friend doesn’t push others to go all in at the very beginning. Trust wasn’t built in one day.
【4】
Set aside your doubts for a while. It can be easy to fall into a trap thinking that this new friend is going to disappoint you in some way that you’ve experienced before. But you need to give each fresh connection a chance to develop on its own terms.
Take a risk
Put yourself into a situation where you need to put a little faith into the other person. 【5】. Breaking the ice can be challenging, but if you both step outside of your comfort zone a little, trust will be rooted in this new friendship easily.
A.Don’t assume
B.Accept your past
C.Trust is a two-way connection
D.Our ability to trust is influenced by our learning and experiences
E.A milder start with new friends will make them feel more comfortable
F.You can book an activity to spend time together or arrange to go somewhere new
G.Therefore, it seems unkind to let this misunderstanding ruin your new friendship
25、My friend Janina is quite a fine poet. Several years ago, when she was first starting out as a poet, she and I were in a writing critique(评论) group together. Even then, her work showed _________. But she had one _________ that I found confusing. _________ in her longer poems, she’d often give two word choices separated by a slash(斜线). Occasionally, the choice was _________—one word would _________ well, while the other would be simply wrong.
On one occasion, faced with the fourth set of slashed options, I told Janina about my _________ with her system. These were choices, I said, that she _________ to make for herself, however _________ she might find them, before bringing her poem to me for critique. She provided a reasonable explanation, so I didn’t _________ her further.
While the “either/or” approach may not be a great __________ to make poetry, it may be very helpful in __________ events. Often, we will have two or more events we will be doing at the same time. Typically, at least one of the events will __________ factors beyond one’s immediate control. For example, I was often disappointed at the __________ of an outdoor tennis match due to heavy rain.
Actually, that __________ can be greatly reduced through the schedule of a “Plan B” event—something that won’t be affected by something __________. As an actor, I often audition(试镜) for plays. Starting this fall, I won’t __________ for an audition without a Plan B in mind in case I’m not cast. The __________ will be relevant to theatre. So whatever __________, I’ll still be doing something with theatre. While this won’t completely __________ the disappointment I feel at not being cast, it should reduce it significantly.
A Plan B during times of potential __________ really matters a lot.
【1】
A.experience
B.information
C.interest
D.promise
【2】
A.aim
B.lifestyle
C.habit
D.fault
【3】
A.Particularly
B.Fortunately
C.Barely
D.Gradually
【4】
A.challenging
B.boring
C.obvious
D.limitless
【5】
A.pronounce
B.fit
C.write
D.change
【6】
A.match
B.comparison
C.patience
D.disagreement
【7】
A.failed
B.declined
C.needed
D.intended
【8】
A.difficult
B.normal
C.illegal
D.unique
【9】
A.appreciate
B.admire
C.press
D.consult
【10】
A.way
B.chance
C.dream
D.desire
【11】
A.remembering
B.scheduling
C.judging
D.attending
【12】
A.contribute to
B.make up for
C.get rid of
D.depend on
【13】
A.report
B.expectation
C.cancellation
D.progress
【14】
A.anxiety
B.disappointment
C.shame
D.embarrassment
【15】
A.unaffordable
B.unachievable
C.uncomfortable
D.uncontrollable
【16】
A.show up
B.slow down
C.watch out
D.give in
【17】
A.explanation
B.alternative
C.reward
D.hobby
【18】
A.starts
B.happens
C.disappears
D.resists
【19】
A.meet
B.assess
C.record
D.remove
【20】
A.interruption
B.punishment
C.danger
D.competition
26、假定你是李华,将在校报上推荐一部经典原版英语文学作品。请你给美国朋友Tom写一封电子邮件,征求其意见,内容包括:
1.询问近况;
2.求助意图;
3.表示感谢。
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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