1、Claire went into the city and bought curtains, , a carpet and bedding.
A. cushions B. carriages C. cupboards D. conflicts
2、It hasn’t been___whether food from cloned animals is really safe for humans to eat.
A. confirmed
B. considered
C. turned out
D. worked out
3、Today, we'll discuss a number of cases________ beginners of English fail to use the language properly.
A.which
B.where
C.why
D.when
4、It is generally acknowledged that only by having acceptance of the cultures of different countries _________ good relationships with each other.
A. can we develop B. we can develop
C. we developed D. did we develop
5、How to raise the awareness of environmental protection has become one of the most important ________ to be discussed next meeting.
A.errors
B.performances
C.issues
D.behaviors
6、—Mr. Wang, can I go to play football with my classmates as soon as school is over?
—_____________________We have to prepare for the coming Art Festival together.
A.Why not? B.I hope so. C.I’m afraid not. D.Of course.
7、Although students are given freedom to dress themselves, plain and simple clothes are commonly believed to be _______ for school wear.
A.concrete B.worthwhile C.essential D.appropriate
8、一Did you forget your promise, dear?
一 I have finished my homework on time, mom.
A.Excuse me. B.Surely.
C.Why not? D.How could I?
9、Women for centuries.
A.have pulled their own weight
B.have been pulling their own weight
C.pulled their own weight
D.is pulling their own weight
10、________ their hats into the air, the fans of the winning team let out loud shouts of victory.
A.To throw B.Thrown C.Being thrown D.Throwing
11、More than 80% of the citizens argue that the income tax should not be ________,because it contributes to the whole society.
A. affected B. disturbed
C. abolished D. calculated
12、How long do you think it will be ________ China sends another manned spaceship?
A. that B. before C. since D. when
13、Mr. Black is going to marry a girl he ________ in Japan last year.
A.meets
B.has met
C.met
D.would met
14、They were so far away that I couldn't _______ their faces clearly.
A.make up B.make for C.make off D.make out
15、Was it Bill, _______ played basketball very well, ______ helped the blind man across the street?
A. that; who B. that; that
C. who; that D. who; which
16、The factory used 65% of the raw materials, the rest of which saved for other purposes.
A.is B.are C.was D.were
17、--- With the failure of the experiment, we have reached a dead end.
--- Cheer up! Many good things would never have happened if the bad events________ first.
A. don’t happen B. didn’t happen
C. hadn’t happened D. haven’t happened
18、It is ______ hot in the room ______ we have to go out for a walk.
A.such; that
B.so; that
C.as; as
D.such; as
19、It is wise to carry a warning triangle as its use is ________ after an accident or breakdown in most countries.
A.conditional
B.controversial
C.confidential
D.compulsory
20、________of the money was donated to the injured.
A.Three fifth B.Three five C.Third fifths D.Three fifths
21、After working a long shift at a restaurant, most people want to collapse on the sofa at the end of the day. But it’s not the case with Eliot Middleton. Instead, he picks up his tool kit and heads out to his front yard, where he works on one of the many junk cars resting there.
On his days off,Eliot replaces,repairs,and saves auto (汽车) parts from donated vehicles. He learned how to repair cars as a teenager when his dad gave him two that needed major repairs as soon as he got his driver’s license. He was tasked with taking the good parts from both vehicles and creating one safe, reliable ride. He did it and the project left him with a lifelong appreciation for auto repair.
Eliot studid and worked as an auto mechanic for years after high school. But in 2020, he purchased a barbecue restaurant just days before the COVID-19 forced restaurants to shut down. Instead of panicking, he focused on takeout and outdoor dining to keep his new business going on.
No matter how busy he gets at the restaurant, he never loses sight of his passion project. He has collected about 90 donated cars, which he keeps at his home and at friends’ properties nearby. He has already refurbished 28 of them so he could give them away to struggling families in his community.
Eliot donated the first car he repaired to the mother of a child with a disability, as she needed a vehicle to go to the hospital regularly. The freedom that comes with transportation enabled her to finally get a job and make positive changes in her family’s life! Since then, Eliot has started a nonprofit called Middleton’s Village To Village. Its mission is simple: “We repair donated cars to donate them to families in need!”
【1】How does Eliot usually spend his free time?
A.He runs an outdoor barbecue restaurant.
B.He devotes himself to repairing cars.
C.He works part-time in a local charity.
D.He enjoys sitting alone on the sofa.
【2】What aroused Eliot’s lifelong passion for car repair?
A.Personal guidance from his father.
B.A collection of second-hand cars.
C.His teenager car-repairing experience.
D.The build-up of his auto knowledge.
【3】What does the underlined word “refurbished” mean in Paragraph 4?
A.Driven.
B.Tested.
C.Sold.
D.Fixed.
【4】Which of the following can best describe Eliot Middleton?
A.Polite and open-minded.
B.Humorous and easy-going.
C.Determined and warm-hearted.
D.Honest and far-sighted.
22、When I was nine years old, I never dreamed that the small, quarter vending (自动售货) machine I owned would turn me into a small business owner and a college graduate.
Wanting to inspire a sense of entrepreneurship (企业家身份) and business in his daughter, my dad brought home a vending machine he had purchased from a friend. Setting it down in front of me in our living room, he asked — in all seriousness — “Do you want to start a business?”
I owned 15 vending machines by the time I left high school, with all of the profits going toward my college fund. In addition to being a great bonding experience for my family, I cannot tell you how many skills I learned from starting and growing my very own business that helped me gain responsibility.
Understanding both personal and professional finances is one of the most important life lessons to learn—the earlier, the better. I had to be fearless and confident — learning these skills at a young age saved me from speaking with difficulty through presentations later in life. Comprehending the ins and outs of your product and business shines through when speaking with customers and clients. Learning that not every experience in life leads to a “Well, You Tried” trophy (安慰奖励) taught me that rejection is hard, and it’s going to happen.
Throughout the unbelievable experience of running my own business at a young age (more stories to come), I learned valuable skills that have helped me in my job, school, and personal life. I believe in the value of customer service. I go after clients and opportunities and understand that sometimes thing don’t go my way.
With the help of my parents and customers who supported me, I grew up an entrepreneur with skills to keep for the rest of my life.
【1】Why did the author’s dad give her a vending machine?
A.To earn her college fund.
B.To solve his friend’s financial problem.
C.To raise her business and management awareness.
D.To let her know how hard it is for parents to earn money.
【2】In what aspect does NOT the author benefit a lot from the vending machine?
A.Earning college fees.
B.Making many friends.
C.Learning to take responsibilities.
D.Strengthening family relationships.
【3】How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 4?
A.Four.
B.Five.
C.Six.
D.Seven.
【4】What can we infer from the author’s experience in running vending machine?
A.She learns how to spend money.
B.Those skills can only help her in her job.
C.She learns to seize the chance to make all things possible.
D.She knows it’s important to provide customers with satisfactory service.
23、Coffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a café or bar ( 酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is“normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip (小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. It is espresso with a little more water added, but still served in a small cup. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafés in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafés sell different kinds of mouth-watering pastries - either plain (无馅料的) or filled with cream, chocolate, etc - as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Normally, an espresso or a macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk) costs around a euro and a cappuccino about €1.50! They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.
【1】How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?
A.By time.
B.By space.
C.By example.
D.By comparison.
【2】Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?
A.Espresso.
B.Lungo.
C.Cappuccino.
D.Macchiato.
【3】What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?
A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.
B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.
C.Italians like to take short breaks from work for coffee.
D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.
【4】What does the author think of Italian coffee?
A.She loves its bitter taste.
B.It is too expensive for her.
C.It is a good choice for breakfast.
D.The cup it is served in is too small.
24、No one can resist the temptation (诱惑) of snacks. But at the same time, you may be underestimating how many calories a snack contains. What would happen if you had a bag of crisps (炸薯片) a day? Eating an extra packet of crisps a day could lead to a weight gain of 6. 35 kg after a year, The Times reported.
People underestimate the number of calories in their snacks, with experts warning that eating a bag of crisps every day could lead to a stone of weight gain in a year. A survey of around 2 ,000 adults found that about three quarters underestimated the impact of what a small reduction could have. One in ten believed that cutting 200 calories a day would not affect weight. At the same time, many people didn’t seem to know exactly how many calories were in their snacks. When it came to snacks, people struggled, with 95 percent guessing that half a sharing bag of tortilla chips had 214 calories on average, almost half the true figure of 447.
Can’t we resist buying snacks? The food environment is to blame. Even though we all know snacking is bad for our health, we can’t help but fill our shopping carts with snacks.Don’t always blame yourself for poor self- control, and supermarket shelves also have to carry this “pot” half.
Hugo Harper, head of Nesta’s health team, said the pressure to resist high-calorie snacks should not be put on consumers and that our food environment needed. to be changed, He said,“Our environment has a real impact on what we eat, from advertisements and supermarket promotions to what ‘s available in our local corner shops.
Hugo added,“If we had fewer cues to snacks, or were pushed to buy fewer high calorie snacks, we should be able to see real change.”New rules coming into force next month will restrict promotions on foods high in fat, sugar and salt in big shops.
【1】What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?
A.List some reasons.
B.Introduce the topic.
C.Put up an argument.
D.Raise a question.
【2】What can we know from the survey?
A.One in ten people cut 200 calories a day.
B.Many people knew how many snacks they ate.
C.No one knew the calories the snacks contained.
D.Most people lacked the awareness of snacks’ impact.
【3】What may cause people to buy more snacks according to the text?
A.The food environment.
B.Living conditions.
C.Consumption ability.
D.Supermarket management.
【4】Which of the following may be the best title for the text?
A.A packet of crisps contains many calories
B.People can resist the temptation of snacks
C.The harm of snacks is beyond your imagination
D.2,000 adults got involved in a consumption survey
25、 My mother had me when she was 19. Although I did not grow up with her, I know she's kind to me because she wants to____me the best of everything. I____her when I was a teenager. It was a____ year with various kinds of quarrels and____. We were through heaven and hell ____we made it through. We have a different kind of ____,the kind of bond that you can____ from a mother and a daughter with a 19﹣year﹣age ____.
We are not the hugging﹣kissing﹣I﹣love﹣you type. For some reason I find it____to hug my mom. I make my mom feel loved and special as a friend.
We lend our____to each other from jewels to books. We do things like shopping for clothes, movies, haircuts____in our free time. I usually ask her for____on matter important to me. It creates a sense of____in her that I value her ideas. From fashion advice on my party night, to the courses I ought to ____ when I entered university, to my recent ____to get married and move out of the country, I____my mother.
And every time she gives me her thoughts, I can see her eyes ____softly, either from sadness or happiness, although I can never be too ____. But there's one thing I am certain I know my mother knows how____I am and that I love her with all my heart, even if I don't say it as ____as I should.
【1】A.show B.pass C.hand D.give
【2】A.rejoined B.visited C.caught D.found
【3】A.happy B.golden C.tough D.short
【4】A.arrangements B.adjustments C.competitions D.satisfactions
【5】A.so B.or C.for D.but
【6】A.friendship B.relationship C.motivation D.communication
【7】A.escape B.learn C.expect D.take
【8】A.gap B.limit C.mark D.experience
【9】A.painful B.exciting C.awkward D.pleasant
【10】A.belongings B.goods C.money D.support
【11】A.gradually B.slowly C.forever D.together
【12】A.questions B.suggestions C.statements D.judgments
【13】A.importance B.responsibility C.challenge D.guilt
【14】A.pass B.change C.teach D.take
【15】A.example B.report C.decision D.development
【16】A.confused B.consulted C.contradict D.convinced
【17】A.shine B.shut C.narrow D.open
【18】A.nice B.reliable C.worried D.sure
【19】A.optimistic B.grateful C.reasonable D.polite
【20】A.softly B.clearly C.often D.long
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。
Amy was very excited. She was going to a big birthday party on Saturday night. There would be music, dancing, food and lots of new people to meet. Amy knew she would have a great time, but what was she going to wear? All her friends at school were talking about it. Imogen and Chloe had new dresses. Sally had expensive new jeans...
Amy requested her mother to buy her something new but was refused. Amy felt frustrated, so she turned to her granny. Then, on Saturday, her granny took her to the shopping mall.
They went into the first store and began to look at the clothes. Granny pulled out dresses, tops and jeans. Amy chose six things and went to the fitting room to try them on. When she came out, Granny was waiting. She asked, “Anything nice?”
Amy shook her head. “No. The dress was quite nice, but it wasn’t really special. I want something special, Granny.”
“I know you do, my love. It’s a special party! Don’t worry — this is just the first shop. There are plenty of others. Come on!”
Amy found nothing on Floor 1. So they took the elevator up to Floor 2 and began again. In every shop, Amy tried on clothes while Granny was very patient and she never got cross.
“Take your time, love,” she said. “I want you to be happy.”
They took the elevator to Floor 3 and granny squeezed Amy’s hand. “You will find something,” she said. “There are five floors in this mall. We will keep going until we find your special thing.” Saying nothing, Amy hung her head, exhausted. But Granny kept looking and never stopped smiling.
They searched all the shops on Floor 3 then went up to Floor 4. But there, her heart suddenly felt very heavy. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to cry. “I’m never going to find it, Granny,” said Amy. “I want so much to find something special, but nothing is right and I’m so tired. I just want to go home, but I can’t go home with nothing.”
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。
Granny passed her a tissue and comforted her gently.
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“You already have it,” Granny whispered something in Amy’s ear.
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