1、—Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem.
—You know, music is the source of ______ in life.
A. inspiration B. identification
C. reaction D. recreation
2、To get a better grade, you should ________the notes again before the test.
A.go over B.get over
C.turn over D.take over
3、______ is willing to volunteer in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is welcome to join us.
A. Whatever B. Whoever C. Whenever D. Wherever
4、—Do you know the big news that Li Ying will marry Wang Ling soon?
—Li Ying marry Wang Ling?________She told me she would keep single.
A.Good for you.
B.You can’t be serious.
C.It doesn’t make sense.
D.I can’t agree with you more.
5、The newspaper gave an accurate ________ of what happened the night before last.
A.example
B.display
C.signal
D.account
6、We have to do our best ________ what we have.
A. with B. to C. in D. at
7、 _____ a moment and I will go to your rescue.
A.Go on B.Hold on C.Move to D.Carry on
8、Sally has asked for a sick leave, and I have to ________her work for a couple of days.
A.take off
B.take over
C.take out
D.take after
9、He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of ______at a hotel for the night
A.putting down B.putting off C.putting on D.putting up
10、Progress so far has been very good. , we are sure that the project will be
completed on time.
A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Besides
11、We decided not to climb the mountains because it was raining ____.
A.badly
B.hardly
C.strongly
D.heavily
12、How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _____ we know every kid can’t be a star?
A. in case B. as if
C. when D. unless
13、Nowadays, the Internet is a popular ________ for the public to access information and voice their opinions.
A. track B. trend
C. channel D. lane
14、--- How messy it is! Kevin, can I come in?
--- Oh, I'm so sorry. The house____.
A. is being cleaned B. has been cleaned
C. is cleaning D. was cleaned
15、The famous performing artist can not come in person for some reason, so his wife will accept the prize_________ him.
A.in case of B.in return for C.on behalf of D.on account of
16、—Will you take my previous experience into________ when you fix my salary?
—You bet. We always do for senior-level positions.
A.mind
B.thought
C.reference
D.account
17、No European country is ______ the economic consequences of the coronations,but the pain won't be divided equally.
A.escaping B.avoiding C.surviving D.declining
18、—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
19、As is known to us all, ___ in a good atmosphere is what all parents wish for.
A. the children educated
B. the children are educated
C. the children’s being educated
D. the children to be educated
20、Do you remember a certain occasion ________ you were in trouble and at that moment I gave you a hand?
A.which
B.that
C.when
D.where
21、 The city of Toronto is the capital of Ontario and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful city attractions, activities, sights, and so much more to enjoy. During your time in the city, you can find theme parks, historic locations, beautiful nature areas, and great shopping opportunities. Prepare for an unforgettable vacation to the city with many of the locations listed below.
Popular Toronto, ON Attractions
Canada's Wonderland
This amazing 330-acre theme park allows for the entire family to enjoy their time in the city of Toronto, Ontario. The park offers a variety of rides for all ages including thrilling rides and roller coasters, family areas and rides featuring over 25 attractions and rides, and amazing live shows to enjoy during your visit. During the warmer months, the park also includes a 20-acre water park to cool off and relax together with fun slides, pools, and more. To make the park a full-day adventure, there are multiple dining options as well for a bite to eat when hunger sets in.
Toronto Helicopter Tours
The city of Toronto has a lot to offer from its skyline including historic locations, skyscrapers, and more. With Toronto Helicopter Tours, you can see all of these amazing sights from high above the sky for the perfect bird’s eye view of the city. Your experienced guide will provide a live commentary (报导)along the way to point out points of interest, as well as give fun facts and information about certain areas. The tour will be the perfect opportunity to get photos of the city and of your travels as you fly up to 2,000 feet over the beautiful downtown Toronto sky.
Hop On - Hop Off City Tour
See the beautiful city of Toronto with this amazing hop on and hop off city tour. This city tour allows you to get around the city in an one-of-a-kind way to see many popular locations in the downtown area. The tour allows you to hop off at any time to see the sites and then hop on again to continue getting around the city. The full tour without hopping off takes 2 hours if you are wanting to get a great overview o£ the city to decide where to go first as well as get great photos from the double decker bus. Locations along the way of the tour include the Bata Shoe Museum, Casa Loma, Dundas Square, Park Hyatt, CN Tower, Union Station, Harbourfront, Distillery District, and so much more.
【1】Where can our family get fun in a water park on a hot day?
A.Canada's Wonderland B.Toronto Helicopter Tours
C.Hop On-Hop Off City Tour D.CN Tower
【2】What can you experience in the helicopter tour?
A.Thrilling rides and roller coasters.
B.Driving a plane as a pilot.
C.2 hours of getting around the city.
D.A great overlook of the city.
【3】What place cans Hop On - Hop Off City Tour lead visitors to in the passage?
A.The downtown area. B.Toronto's Universities
C.The Theme Park. D.Ontario's other areas
22、The sparkling drink (气泡酒), Champagne, which we’ve all come to adore has an interesting backstory. Back in the 1690s, wine growers in France were trying their best to develop a new version of wine that would rival Burgundy wines, which are considered to be the best money can buy. The pioneer leading this project was Dom Pierre Pérignon, who was a French monk.
However, these efforts kept failing. It was all down to the fermentation (发酵) process being stopped because of cold winters in the region. But then something magical happened. When springtime rolled around, the yeast (酵母) became active again. The delayed fermentation process caused carbon dioxide to be released in the bottles that the wine had been stored in.
The result? You guessed right: champagne!
However, in recent years, some have argued that an Englishman was actually the first to invent sparkling wine, which, they claimed, happened around 30 years earlier. A scientist named Christopher Merrett was apparently experimenting with different ideas, one of which involved adding sugar to wine. The debate continues, although we recommend you avoid saying this to any French people, especially if you are a guest in their house!
Today, the Champagne regions in France consist of over 34,000 hectares given to vineyards (葡萄园). It produces 300 million bottles of sparkling wine every single year. Interestingly enough, many argue that three grape varieties are used in the Champagne region. However, the truth is that there are actually seven varieties that can be used. The area is home to over 250 Champagne houses directing the industry. The industry directly employs around 30,000 people and had an annual global market size of nearly $6 billion U.S. dollars in 2021.
【1】What does the underlined word “rival” in paragraph 1 mean?
A.Be as good as.
B.Be as interesting as.
C.Be an addiction to.
D.Be an attachment to.
【2】What can be inferred about the French version of the invention of Champagne?
A.It ended up as a failure.
B.It was a complete accident.
C.It was contributed to by the cold weather.
D.It caused conflict among the French people.
【3】What is a suggestion of the author?
A.Not giving up despite disappointing failures.
B.Not ignoring different ideas when doing experiments.
C.Not arguing with an Englishman about the origin of Champagne.
D.Not mentioning Merrett as the inventor of sparkling wine to a Frenchman.
【4】What’s the last paragraph mainly about?
A.The huge French Champagne industry.
B.A breakthrough of the Champagne houses.
C.An argument over the origin of Champagne.
D.The present condition of the Champagne region.
23、Dotted with sequins (亮片) and glitter (闪亮小物件), the royal blue dance dress enchanted (使心醉) in the spot tonight. The girl wearing the costume danced on the floor. As the drumbeat changed, the diamond fringes (云图条纹) of the dress flew in tune with the girl’s changing steps. Finally, she struck a neat pose onstage before the audience.
The girl described is actually me. I have learned Latin dance since childhood. However, into adolescence, conflicts brought by Latin dance overwhelmed me. The fair skin and slim bodies of mainstream beauty stand in contrast to what Latin dance pursues: power and wildness. As a blooming (妙龄的) girl, I long for beauty admired by all. But a girl like me with strong muscles stands out in the crowd. Disturbed feelings caused by unkind judgment piled up in my heart. It was so much that I chose to compromise.
Luckily, the match for the Chinese youth team in Vietnam shifted my attention, dragging me out of anxiety. Players from different countries gathered together to fight for the honors. And I was no exception. Even though I had exerted (尽力表现) myself, I was shocked to find that I didn’t get the score I expected. The reason, obviously, lay in my diet. With my reduced intake of protein and carbohydrates, I visibly lost a lot of weight, but at the cost of a sense of power and speed in dance.
In between games, I saw a little girl from Europe take firm and powerful steps in the competition. There was an inward intensity (强度) and outward charm, which caused my attention. Her beauty came from her full muscles. The confidence in her eyes was unstoppable. Sure enough, she won the top prize. Full of admiration,I made her acquaintance and shared my dilemma. I can’t recall the conversation, but I do remember the confidence that inspired me and some of her words: “Just be yourself.”
Looking back. I’m still the dancing girl, but my heart has grown lighter. Something within me is dancing.
【1】What happened to the author in her adolescence?
A.She was forced to give up her hobby.
B.She felt upset about her appearance.
C.She was too shy to dance in public
D.She challenged mainstream beauty standards.
【2】Why did the author fail to get her ideal score?
A.She didn’t make a great physical effort.
B.Her body shape didn’t meet the standard.
C.She made an error during the performance.
D.Her dance lacked a sense of power and speed.
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A.The European girl’s confidence stuck in the author’s mind.
B.Latin dance features power, speed and gentleness.
C.The top-prize winner’s dance had an outward intensity and inward charm.
D.After the match, the author’s dance steps became lighter.
【4】Which of the following best describes the author’s story ?
A.A friend is a second self.
B.Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.
C.Being yourself is the key to success.
D.Keep on going and never give up.
24、 When studying English, it’s best to focus on the big picture. Trying to improve your speaking? Aim for fluency and “standard” pronunciation. Want to get better at writing? Practice vocabulary and grammar.
But this way of learning, though necessary, misses one big thing: all the differences there are in how different people speak English. For example, people from the US and the UK speak very differently. If a British friend invited me to eat lunch at his apartment, he might say: “Come over to mine ‘round 12 pm’.”
But if I invited him over, I might say: “Be at my place a little after 12.” “My place” is more commonly used in the US; “mine” is more frequently used in the UK – both are informal ways of saying “my house” or “my apartment”.
Even people in different parts of the US speak very differently. For example, imagine that you are talking to a group of people and want to address them all at once. What pronoun do you use? “You”, you should reply — that’s the correct pronoun whether you’re addressingone person or a group.
But using “you” to address multiple people feels strange in conversation, so speakers find ways around it. The most common choice around the US is to say “you guys”. But working class natives of my hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, say “yinz”: as in, “yinz wanna go to the bar later to watch the game?” In eastern Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, some people say “youse”: as in, “youse are always hanging out in the street”. In the southern US, people say “y’all”: as in, “don’t forget about us, y’all!”
The point is, there’s a lot more to languages than what’s standard and proper. So take a tour around the US, y’all. Yinz will be glad that youse did it.
【1】Which aspect of language learning does the author specifically focus on in the article?
A.The reason why we need to practice standard pronunciation.
B.How to learn from native speakers.
C.How to see the big picture when speaking English.
D.The different ways native speakers use the language.
【2】The underlined word “addressing” in Paragraph 4 probably means ______.
A.turning to.
B.dealing with.
C.speaking to.
D.sending a letter to.
【3】If someone greets you and your family by saying “It’s good seein’ y’all!”, he is likely from ______.
A.the southern US.
B.Pennsylvania.
C.New York.
D.New Jersey.
25、 A girl complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her.
Without a ______, the father took his daughter to the kitchen. He filled three pots with ______ and placed each on a high ______. In one he placed carrots, in the second eggs, and in the last coffee beans. The daughter sucked her teeth and waited ______, wondering what he was doing. In about twenty minutes the father turned off the heat. He ______ the carrots and eggs out and placed them in two plates. Then he poured the coffee into a cup.
He asked ______, “Darling, what do you see?”
“Carrots, eggs, and coffee.” she replied.
He asked her to ______ the carrots. She did and said they were ______. Then he asked her to take an egg and ______ it. After pulling off the shell, she ______ the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to drink the coffee. She ______, as she tasted its rich aroma (芳香).
“What does it ______, Father?” She asked.
He explained that each of them had ______ the same adversity (困境), boiling water, but each reacted ______. The carrot went in strong and hard but it turned soft and ______. The egg had been fragile, but after sitting through the boiling water its ______ became hardened. The coffee beans were ______, however, after they were in the boiling water, they had ______ the water.
“Which are you?” Father asked his daughter. She was then wordless as if ______ in thought.
When adversity knocks on your door, how do you ______? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
【1】A. comment B. joy C. result D. word
【2】A. milk B. water C. sand D. oil
【3】A. place B. roof C. fire D. stove
【4】A. angrily B. impatiently C. quietly D. nervously
【5】A. fished B. handed C. picked D. pulled
【6】A. coldly B. eagerly C. gently D. slowly
【7】A. feel B. eat C. get D. wash
【8】A. red B. hot C. soft D. fresh
【9】A. draw B. see C. try D. break
【10】A. cut B. observed C. touched D. hold
【11】A. agreed B. hesitated C. smiled D. cried
【12】A. become B. mean C. have D. want
【13】A. escaped B. found C. realized D. faced
【14】A. differently B. quickly C. immediately D. positively
【15】A. small B. bad C. weak D. mild
【16】A. heart B. inside C. content D. surface
【17】A. black B. tasty C. solid D. unique
【18】A. mixed B. dyed C. change D. ruined
【19】A. absorbed B. trapped C. got D. pushed
【20】A. do B. respond C. explain D. behave
26、假设你是李华,你的美国朋友Michael正在学习汉语和中国文化,知道中国人很重视家风传承。他在给你的电子邮件中想了解你家的家风以及家风对你的影响。请你给他回复一封电子邮件。开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:家风family spirits
Dear Michael,
I’m glad to know that you are learning Chinese language and culture.
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