1、Lack of sleep will cause an increase in stress levels, which will lead to you not liking your job. This_____ will also have a negative impact on your productivity.
A.in turn B.in return C.in place D.in brief
2、What a pity! A few minutes earlier, the students ___ the first bus.
A. had caught B. were to caught
C. have caught D. could have caught
3、一Excuse me, can I use your computer to type a report?
一You________ have my computer if you take good care of it.
A.shall
B.might
C.should
D.need
4、________is the power of global warming that the climate goes from one extreme to the other.
A.Such
B.This
C.That
D.So
5、Asia’s recent rise has not been the result of innovation given its population scale.________, it has happened as part of a wave of globalization.
A.Nevertheless B.Additionally C.Rather D.Alternatively
6、________ parents say and do has a life-long effect on their children.
A That B Which C What D As
7、The economy of the last quarter was much stronger than ______ predicted, driven by a rare increase in government spending.
A. vaguely B. randomly
C. consistently D. originally
8、--- I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.
--- Oh, I can’t believe it. You know , that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s
I’d describe myself.
A. what B. how C. which D. why
9、—Will the color________ if the dress is washed?
—No, it won`t.
A.drop
B.walk
C.run
D.pass
10、Now it’s possible for us to be taken into “space”, ________ we can experience weightlessness for a short time.
A.which
B.where
C.when
D.that
11、I would love _____ to the party last night but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.
A.to go
B.to have gone
C.going
D.having gone
12、Your donation greatly appreciated and the money will be used to help the students from poor families.
A. has been B. is
C. was D. had been
13、Languages across the world are becoming extinct______ endangered mammals and four times endangered birds.
A. at twice the rate of B. as twice fast as
C. twice faster as D. twice at the rate of
14、Just as the clothes a person wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house ______ his personality.
A.remember
B.strengthens
C.reflects
D.shapes
15、Each member of the community should acquire good habits and ______their behavior in an attempt to create a harmonious atmosphere.
A.refresh B.regulate C.resemble D.reveal
16、We are pleased to see the suggestion ______ in many schools to help free students from the heavy schoolwork.
A.adopted B.adopting
C.adopt D.to adopt
17、After completing and signing it, please return the form to us in the envelope ________.
A.providing
B.provided
C.having provided
D.to provide
18、New York is the fashion capital of the world, says a new study on Feb 4. 2014 by the Global Language Monitor (GLM), Pairs ____ second, with Shanghai ______10th while Hongkong 20th.
A. coming, ranks B. come, ranked C. comes, ranking D. coming, ranking
19、Watch out for injuries while exercising. Always stop you begin to feel any pain.
A. in order that B. even if
C. ever since D. as soon as
20、University majors should not be ________ market demand and the government should give more support for “unpopular” majors such as literature, history and philosophy.
A. in the form of B. in the process of
C. at the mercy of D. at the risk of
21、 The summer before my 10th birthday my father and mother moved our family of nine children to a farm! We had always lived in a small city, in the house my dad bought from my grandparents. But he wanted fresh air, healthy food and lots of room for his children to play. He'd worked multiple jobs at a time and saved for many years…and could finally afford a place in the countryside. Now a minor concern: the house had no running water or electricity. But there were 150 acres to run around in, walk through the woods in, swim a stream in, and otherwise yell, sing and laugh in every day!
That first year my dad put in electricity, because my mom simply announced, “I won't have kerosene lamps with children running around!” Indoor plumbing had to wait another year(an outhouse came with the property). Different friends, who my dad knew from work, asked if he'd take their large dogs who couldn't run free in the city. So we all now played with a big orange-brown boxer and a sporty German Shorthaired Pointer, who we simply named Billy and Molly. Absolutely all our clothes were hand-me-downs, bananas and oranges were “exotic” fruit that we'd see at holidays, and there was ONE birthday party a year! We'd take turns once every 10 years a child would have his/ her own party!
We thought we were rich. My mother was always singing, yelling hugging, or praying. And she told us we were blessed with plenty! To this day, each of my brothers and sisters remember those years as an abundance of chores, laughter, arguing, making peace, and playing together! Every challenge was a game aimed to outwit, and any failure was chance to learn. Money was so scarce, but joy was everywhere.
【1】Why did the author's family move to a farm?
A.They had to work on the 150-acre farm.
B.They couldn't afford the house in the city.
C.They succeeded to a house from grandparents.
D.They believed living there was beneficial to them.
【2】What can we learn about friends mentioned in paragraph 2?
A.Their life was more comfortable.
B.Their house was short of space.
C.Their dogs are quieter than the author's.
D.They greatly envied the author’s father.
【3】What does the underlined word "outwit" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Prepare.
B.Win.
C.Manage.
D.Avoid.
【4】Which words can best describe the author's life on the farm?
A.Simple but happy.
B.Wealthy and cheerful.
C.Poor and misery.
D.Rich but disappointed.
22、Tigers are faced with many threats, including poaching(偷猎), illegal trade and habitat loss to name a few. It’s little wonder that their population has declined from 100,000 a century ago to just 3,500 today.
But despite these challenges, Nepal’s wild tigers have successfully returned from the edge of extinction with a 190 per cent population increase since 2009. According to Nepal’s National Tiger and Prey Survey 2022, there are now 355 wild tigers in the country, compared to 121 in 2010. This amounts to a 190 per cent increase, meaning that the country nearly tripled its tiger population.
Ginette Hemley, Senior Vice President for wildlife conservation at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), said,“Tigers in Nepal and everywhere else that they live in Asia, about 10countries, were on a steady decline because of two key reasons. The most immediate reason was poaching for the illegal animal trade. The second reason was loss of habitat.”
To achieve this comeback in tiger numbers, Nepal laid ban on poaching, with anti-poaching groups patrolling protected areas. Another factor in the country’s success was the restoration of corridors to promote the safe passage and genetic distribution of tigers in protected areas.
Hemley said,“ Nepal really does stand out as a leader in conservation,especially for tigers. There is support for conservation of tigers at the highest level of government. That has translated into really effective habitat conservation, bolstering the protection of tigers in national parks, the wildlife reserves.” As well as government support, she pointed to community involvement in conservation projects as a reason for Nepal’s success. Hopefully, we will continue to see a recovery in the tiger population, as well as measures taken to protect local communities.
【1】What does the author think of the decrease of the tiger population?
A.It’s surprising.
B.It’s puzzling.
C.It’s expected.
D.It’s abnormal.
【2】What do the figures in paragraph 2 mean?
A.The success of tiger conservation.
B.Efforts made by a few Nepalese.
C.The serious decrease of tigers.
D.Challenges of protecting tigers.
【3】Which can best replace the underlined word “patrolling” in paragraph 4?
A.guarding
B.walking
C.trapping
D.judging
【4】What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A.The specific reasons for protecting tigers.
B.The government’s attitude to tiger conservation.
C.The author’s ambiguous attitude to tiger conservation.
D.The work local communities have done to protect tigers.
23、Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins(内啡肽), and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision (监管) of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you!
If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation.
【1】The first paragraph focuses on _______.
A. the greatest challenge of group exercise B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness
C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups
【2】The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means " __________.
A. cheerful B. average C. serious D. temporal
【3】When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary___________ .
A. to sustain a colorful lifestyle B. to party on weekends with positive people
C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly D. to surround yourself with supportive people
【4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Seeking Support B. Supporting Health
C. Improving Your Strength D. Building Up Fitness
24、A recent housing project in Helsinki offers remarkably cheap apartments for those under the age of 25. They must commit to spending time with their older neighbors.
Helsinki offers 247-suqare-foot studio apartments with a bathroom, storage space, kitchen, and balcony for only $272 every month—about a third of the average price for a studio in the city. The apartment is inside homes for the elderly, and the young renter must spend between three to five hours with their elderly neighbors each week.
Like pretty much all other major cities in the world, Finland’s capital of Helsinki has faced rapid population growth in recent years. And with population growth, comes an inevitable rise in the cost of living, and of course, sharp increase in rent. Currently, Helsinki is ranked 14th on the list of the world’s most expensive cities. For those young and freshly independent, this causes terrible problems — even homelessness.
"It's a very expensive city to live in," Mr. Bostrom writes in an email to CNN’s Eoghan Macguire. "If you manage to get an apartment that the city owns, it can be quite affordable. The screening criteria included the ability to participate in a variety of activities, such as cooking or playing instruments, but the number of applicants for those apartments is so high that waiting list takes forever,” he says.
According to Helsinki’s Youth Housing Association, the city council aims to ensure that every young person will have a home by 2018. Miki Mielonen, a representative of the youth department, says this project, currently in its trial stages, will help out young people while offering social benefits to senior citizens. “I think there is quite a rigid opinion in Finland with many people thinking young of the old ideas that we are going to break down.”
【1】Helsinki probably rents a cheap apartment to a young man who ________.
A. reaches the age of 25
B. has financial problems
C. promises to accompany the elderly
D. agrees to share it with his neighbor
【2】Which is the root reason for the housing problems in Helsinki?
A. The population explosion.
B. The high living standard.
C. World’s priciest apartment rent.
D. Low employment of college graduates.
【3】According to Mr Bostrom, the cheap apartments are ________.
A. well-decorated B. difficult to afford
C. in short supply D. popular with technicians
【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The young in Helsinki are mostly homeless.
B. Helsinki will overcome people’s prejudice.
C. The project will be experimental in future.
D. The project is more beneficial to the young.
25、Hurricane Ida, which swept across New Jersey, hit Hackensack Middle School and Principal (校长) Anibal Galiana was worried. The new _______ would start next week and the kids needed a safe place to _______. He wasn’t sure what state his school was in, so he called his head custodian (管理员), Peter Hemans, early Thursday morning, letting Hemans know that he was going to try to head over to the school to assess the _______. Hemans said he was _______ at the school. Actually, he stayed the entire _______, protecting the school from floodwaters.
At around 11: 00 p.m. on Wednesday, a sensor in the school’s basement went off signaling that _______ was starting to make its way inside. Hemans was at home then, but he _______ to brave the storm to get to the _______. Getting there from his home was difficult — he often found himself _______ by rapidly rising water. Once he ________, he used a pump to pump the water out of the basement. Hemans skipped sleep to ________ it every half hour to ensure it was still working. He ________ arrived back home at around 2: 30 p.m. on Thursday for some rest.
Galiana wasn’t ________ that Hemans went the extra mile to protect the building. “He’s always been a hardworking and ________ custodian,” said Galiana.
During the storm, many schools saw destruction that made them unusable for weeks, but Hackensack Middle School opened right on time. When seeing ________ students come back to school, Hemans knew it was all worth it.
【1】
A.task
B.term
C.challenge
D.storm
【2】
A.figure out
B.make up.
C.come to
D.break down
【3】
A.profit
B.performance
C.adventure
D.damage
【4】
A.seldom
B.sometimes
C.already
D.ever
【5】
A.season
B.week
C.holiday
D.night
【6】
A.noise
B.water
C.snow
D.wind
【7】
A.pretended
B.decided
C.refused
D.forgot
【8】
A.hospital
B.center
C.station
D.school
【9】
A.blocked
B.guided
C.measured
D.protected
【10】
A.arrived
B.responded
C.agreed
D.disappeared
【11】
A.stop
B.replace
C.check
D.repair
【12】
A.barely
B.suddenly
C.gradually
D.finally
【13】
A.excited
B.touched
C.surprised
D.terrified
【14】
A.responsible
B.dependent
C.creative
D.easygoing
【15】
A.curious
B.cheerful
C.clumsy
D.honest
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使其构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia Koch began what was only her second year as a firstgrade teacher in a virtual classroom at Edgewood Elementary School. One September afternoon a few weeks into the school year, she received a call from Cynthia Phillips, who was having technical difficulties with her granddaughter’s tools for online learning.
Koch immediately noticed something was wrong with Phillips. They had spoken many times before, but Koch had never heard Phillips sound quite like this. Her words were so jumbled(混乱)that Koch could barely understand her, though she was able to make out that Phillips had fallen four times that day. Koch called her principal, Charlie, who assured her that he would call and check on Phillips himself.
Just like Koch, Charlie could barely understand Phillips. He suspected she might be having a stroke-he recognized the signs from when his own father had suffered one. Meanwhile, Charlie immediately became concerned that Phillips’s two grand children, ages six and eight, were probably home alone with her. Charlie asked his office manager to send an ambulance to the grandmother’s home. Then he called Mathews and Keytria, two deans in the school district, to tell them what was going on. Both of them dropped everything and drove to the family’s home.
When they pulled up less than ten minutes later, the doctors were treating Phillips while the two girls, looking visibly shaken, were outside with a neighbor. The quick response from Koch and Charlie saved Phillips’s life. She arrived at the hospital in time to get treatment and before chronic damage occurred.
注意:续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Koch and Charlie rush to the hospital to see Phillips.
Koch and Charlie were excited and proud of Phillips’ words.