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1、— Why are you still here! Everybody has gone to attend the lecture by the president!
— Oh, I ____ about it!
A. wasn’t informed B. didn’t inform
C. haven’t informed D. hadn’t been informed
2、—Hurry up!There’s a bus coming!
—Why run? There will be_____one in two or three minutes.
A.another B. other C.the other D.any other
3、In most cases, college graduates don't mind what job they will do so long as it is one ______ they can earn money to support themselves.
A. what B. where
C. that D. how
4、_____ with so much trouble，we failed to complete the task on time．
A．Faced B．Face
C．Facing D．To face
5、As a physics teacher, Mr. Chen devoted himself to teaching and researching, which earned him a good ______ in his field.
A．reputation
B．expectation
C．impression
D．knowledge
6、New born babies are good sleepers. The amount of their sleep is________that of adults.
A．several times larger than
B．a few times the size of
C．as several times as
D．a few times deeper than
7、_______, her hands shook constantly and violently.
A．Knowing her son killed in the accident
B．When she knew her son was killed in the accident
C．Known her son killed in the accident
D．She knew her son killed in the accident
8、If he more careful, he would have got much better results in the finals.
A. had been B. was
C. has been D. were
9、His study in Peking University lasted four years, ______ he founded his own company in Hong Kong.
A. after which B. after when
C. after that D. after it
10、The manager said that not one mistake _____ to see reported to him in the following month.
A.would he want B.had he wanted C.he would want D.he had wanted
11、 －Personally，I believe I can do it well on my own.
－________ Selfconfidence is the first secret of success.
A．It's up to you. B．Take it easy.
C．Let' s get going. D．I'm with you on that.
12、The magazine ________the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities.
A.includes B.covers C.make up D.consists
13、—Nowadays children have to take art, music and PE classes in their free time ________busy schoolwork.
—No wonder they have more and more pressure.
A．rather than
B．apart from
C．in addition
D．far from
14、Push yourself to go beyond your comfort zone because that’s life truly does begin.
A. what B. where
C. which D. whose
15、The next thing he saw was smoke ________ from behind the house.
A.rose B.rising
C.to rise D.risen
16、The government has taken measures to______the high prices of daily goods to keep the market stable．
A. put down B. tear down C. hand down D.bring down
17、It is required in the library regulations that any book borrowed __________ by due time, or the borrower will be fined.
A. return B. be returned
C. returns D. is returned
18、______ the UN, international assistance has been organized to help contain the outbreak.
A．By means of
B．In the command of
C．At the mercy of
D．At the request of
19、She had a gift ______ writing and her special writing style had a great influence ______ later writers.
A.for; to B.in; in C.for; on D.in; on
20、You _____ the dictionaries when you were not sure of word spelling or meaning yesterday, but you didn’t.
A．should have consulted
B．may have consulted
C．must have consulted
D．could have consulted
21、Can’t-miss exhibits at Chicago museums in 2020
Chicago is a city full of history, art, culture. This year, the city’s major museums are staging several show-stopping exhibits. Here are just a few of the Chicago museum exhibits worth a visit in 2020.
The Allure (魅力) of Matter: Material Art from China
Co-presented by Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art and Wrightwood 659, The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China is a limited-time exhibit that focuses on charming material art from contemporary Chinese artists. See everyday objects transformed into large-scale artworks, with pieces made from plastic, wood, paper, and more. Guests are encouraged to visit both locations to fully experience the exhibit’s 45 different works.
Feb. 6 — May. 2, 2020
Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park
Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park
The March at the DuSable Museum
Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History is the first independent African American history museum in the country, the exhibit of which showcases the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The groundbreaking exhibit will bring Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech to virtual reality for the first time and allow guests a one-of-a-kind, multi-level sensory experience.
Feb. 28 — Nov. 20, 2020
The DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde Park
Monet and Chicago
Chicago has always held a special connection to Monet. The Art institute was the first American museum to purchase one of Monet’s paintings, and today the museum holds the largest collection of works by the artists outside of Paris. That makes the museum a perfect background for the pioneering Monet and Chicago. The exhibits explores Monet’s connections to the city through 65 of his paintings — including both rare and iconic (标志性的) works.
May. 10 — Sept. 28, 2020
Art Institute of Chicago, Loop
【1】What is the characteristic of Chinese artists’ artworks?
A．They are presented in a single location.
B．They are made of materials for daily use.
C．They are made by Chinese-American artists.
D．They are held on a large scale with free access.
【2】Where can visitors enjoy a unique experience of Martin Luther King’s speech?
A．An Institute of Chicago, Loop.
B．Wrightwood 659, Lincoln Park.
C．Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park.
D．The DuSable Museum of African American History, Hyde Park.
【3】What does the exhibit Monet and Chicago center on?
A．Monet’s life outside of Paris.
B．Monet’s later life in Chicago.
C．Monet’s paintings of Chicago.
D．Monet’s connection to Chicago.
22、The Metropolis Book Club
Membership
All you need to do is fill out the order form at the bottom of the page, select your first order from our book list and then post the completed form back to us.
Special offers for new members
As a special offer, you may choose any reduced-price books from our new members’ book list, to the value of 100 yuan in total. Tick the box on your form to order a free watch. Join before the end of this month and you receive another free book carefully chosen by our staff. Order an audio-book from the many on offer, at half the recommended retail price.
When you’ve joined
As a member you get around 50% off the publisher’s price of every book you buy, and what’s more, they come straight to your door. Your free club magazine arrives once a month to keep you up to date with the latest best-sellers we’ve added to our list. On the Internet, you can find all our titles for the year at our exclusive members’ website. Our website also has a book swap service where members can request or offer books for exchange.
Being a member
All you have to do is order four books during your first year. After that, you can decide on the number of books you wish to take. In each of your monthly club magazines, our experienced staff choose a “Book of the Month” for you, which is offered at an extra-special price. If you do not want this book, just say so in the space provided on the form and send it back to us. We always send the book if we do not receive this form.
Once we receive your order, your books are delivered within one week. And remember, you have up to a fortnight to decide if you wish to keep the books you have ordered. If they aren’t what you expected just send them back!
【1】How can you become a member of the Metropolis Book Club?
A．By ordering a watch free of charge.
B．By sending the advertisement to the club.
C．By returning the completed order form
D．By choosing books with special prices.
【2】What information does the monthly magazine give members?
A．The percentage saved on each book.
B．The names of all the books sold by the club.
C．The list of the newest books available to buy.
D．The books that can be swapped by club members.
【3】What can we infer from the last part of the passage?
A．At least four books should be bought each year.
B．Members need to buy the “Book of the Month”.
C．The more books bought, the higher the member’s grade.
D．Members can look at the books before they buy them.
23、 Robert F. Kennedy once said that a country’s GDP measures “everything except what makes life worthwhile.” With Britain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP already predicted to slow as a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a mistaken concept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most recent measures, the UK’s GDP has been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their country’s economic prospects?
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being throws some light on that question. Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more all-round assessment of how countries are performing.
While all of these countries face their own challenges, there are a number of common themes. Yes, there has been an economic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areas such as health and education, major economies have continued to decline. Yet this isn’t the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society, income equality and environment.
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn: When GDP is no longer regarded as the only measure of a country’s success, the world looks very different.
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations, as a measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes — all things that contribute to a person’s sense of well-being.
【1】Robert F. Kennedy is cited because he _______.
A.praised the UK for its GDP B.identified GDP with happiness
C.misinterpreted the role of GDP D.had a low opinion of GDP
【2】It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that _______.
A.the UK is unwilling to reshape its economic pattern
B.many people in the UK don’t think much of GDP as the measure of success
C.the UK will contribute less to the world economy
D.policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP
【3】Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?
A.Its results are inspiring. B.It is sponsored by 163 countries.
C.Its criteria are questionable. D.It removes GDP as an indicator.
【4】What is the author’s attitude towards GDP as the most common measure of a country’s success?
A.Favorable. B.Indifferent.
C.Critical. D.Defensive.
24、Tips for Traveling on a Low Budget
These days, a lot of people travel as a result of rising wealth.On social media,friends ,families, and complete strangers are sharing beautiful images of the places they’ve been Traveling can be a lot of fun, but it does take money to get on a plane and see the world. 【1】 Here are four expert tips.
Plan ahead. Planning is possibly the most important aspect of any trip. If you want to keep your costs down, you must make a plan. That will allow you to spend the least amount of money to meet your demands when traveling.【2】
【3】When you purchase tickets at least six months in advance, certain airlines offer discounted pricing on their flights. Discounts let you spend less money than you initially planned to, and preparing ahead will help you find the greatest discounts.
Prepare alternative destinations.【4】 When visiting Thailand for instance, you can decide to visit Chiang Mai rather than Phuket or Bangkok.This is due to Chiang Mai’s affordability, cooler climate, and distinctive attractions.
Remember travel insurance. Consider travel insurance as an investment rather than an extra cost. 【5】. Being insured allows you to avoid paying for lost or stolen luggage or medical expenses.
A．Look for discounts.
B．Take free walking tours.
C．So how exactly should you travel on a small budget?
D．Your budget trip can be more colorful with secondary destinations.
E．While working hard to save you shouldn’t become sick while traveling
F．Given that you can use it in an emergency,it may save a ton of money in the long run
G．Everything should be planned, such as plane tickets, the hotels and the things you’ll buy.
25、Jinghong is a city in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. The city will soon open a food source ________ especially developed for Asian elephants, in an effort to reduce ________ between humans and the animal.
The project. with investment of 1 million yuan ($154,686), ________ in December and was completed in May. The base, which ________ three townships across 67 hectares, has grown some of the elephants’ favorite ________、including 38.000 musa basjoo trees, a species of banana. Construction workers also built several ponds and ________ 2 metric tons of salt to meet the elephants’ mineral ________.
“The project is meant to improve the quality of Asian elephants’ habitat, enrich their food sources and provide them with more to ________”said Cha Wei, an official from the bureau, “After the ________ of the project, elephants will be able to eat in the food source base, which can stop them from foraging（觅食）in ________ and damaging farmers’ crops.” Obviously, the increasing number of Asian elephants is closely linked to the growing awareness of people to protect ________
Cha explained that elephants are very ________ and understanding of each other. When their population reaches a certain number, a herd will ________ to reduce crowding and ________ interbreeding（异种交配）. “The elephants’ trek（长途跋涉）earlier this year also ________ the rising number of herds” Cha said, ________ a herd of 15 elephants that ________ their habitat in Xishuangbanna and started migrating（迁徙）north in March last year, with their ________ attracting global attention.
________ ongoing wildlife protection efforts, the number of wild Asian elephants in the province has increased from 170 in 1980 to 300 today. Jinghong is home to about 185 elephants, and their habitat ________ into about 350,000 hectares.
【1】
A．project
B．base
C．factory
D．company
【2】
A．contact
B．barriers
C．conflicts
D．cooperation
【3】
A．kicking off
B．taking up
C．setting out
D．putting off
【4】
A．witnesses
B．costs
C．benefits
D．covers
【5】
A．flowers
B．vegetables
C．plants
D．fruits
【6】
A．reduced
B．added
C．raised
D．brought
【7】
A．needs
B．preferences
C．wishes
D．habits
【8】
A．learn
B．play
C．sleep
D．catch
【9】
A．completion
B．start
C．launch
D．point
【10】
A．cities
B．towns
C．villages
D．counties
【11】
A．forests
B．wildlife
C．nature
D．crops
【12】
A．active
B．intelligent
C．lovely
D．sensitive
【13】
A．unite
B．gather
C．die
D．divide
【14】
A．start
B．avoid
C．select
D．deserve
【15】
A．results from
B．heads for
C．brings about
D．contributes to
【16】
A．pointing out
B．showing off
C．referring to
D．looking into
【17】
A．entered
B．spoiled
C．left
D．forgot
【18】
A．journey
B．mind
C．diet
D．purpose
【19】
A．As for
B．According to
C．Due to
D．Apart from
【20】
A．breaks
B．expands
C．falls
D．goes
26、假定你是李华，学校将于下周五举行英语演讲比赛，主题为“Doing things right or doing right things”, 请你代表学生会给外教老师Jack发一封邮件，邀请他来做裁判。内容包括：
1. 比赛相关细节；
2. 给参赛者点评；
3. 并对英语学习提些建议。
注意：1. 词数:80词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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