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1、Seeing me waiting outside, be ________ for me to enter.
A.appealed B.noted C.showed D.gestured
2、Pictures ________ an important part in publishing children’s books.
A．play
B．suffer
C．base
D．view
3、________ the star leave the court, the girl quickly picked up her camera and ran over to him.
A．To see
B．Seeing
C．Seen
D．Being seen
4、Tom should not be sent to carry out the task for three reasons. ________, he hasn’t had enough experience.
A. For a start B. In other words
C. On the other hand D. At first
5、On 15 April 2019, shortly before 18:40 CEST(Central European Summer Time), a fire broke out in ___________, causing considerable damage to the building.
A.the Statue of Liberty B.Notre-Dame Cathedral
C.the Summer Palace D.the Eiffel Tower
6、I’m afraid this painting is not by Picasso.It’s only a copy and so it’s ______．
A.priceless B.invaluable C.valuable D.worthless
7、He ________ in designing the cover of this journal for quite a few days, and I wonder when he can finish it.
A.is involved B.is involving C.has been involved D.has involved
8、The doctor and nurses________ all night at the bedside of the patient, who was getting even worse.
A.looked B.guarded
C.defended D.watched
9、The reason ________ you failed in the test yesterday, I suppose, was ________ you didn’t follow your teacher’s advice.
A．which; because
B．that; why
C．why; that
D．why; because
10、Mother said that Mike could eat two of ten oranges and that the rest _______ left for Tom and Betty.
A. were B. was C. be D. being
11、Last month，an earthquake _______ six on Richter scale happened in the northern part of Indonesia.
A．measured
B．to measure
C．to be measured
D．measuring
12、It ________ a lot of people that health is the most valuable thing rather than money when they hear the news that Li Yong died from cancer.
A. struck B. beat C. caused D. erupted
13、The financial crisis(危机) and the suffering ________ has caused have a great influence on the whole world.
A.they B.it C.which D.what
14、So long as you do what you can, no one will blame you ____________ you might fail in the future.
A. as though B. in case
C. now that D. even if
15、(2014·四川) Grandma pointed to the hospital and said, ＂That’s _____________ I was born.＂
A. when B. how
C. why D. where
16、It was only after he had read the papers ________ Mr. Gross realized the task was extremely difficult to complete.
A. that B. when C. which D. what
17、It is widely believed that _______ has necessary good qualities is more____ to achieve success in their career.
A.whoever; possible B.who; likely C.who; possible D.whoever; likely
18、I would appreciate _____, to be honest, if you could come and attend our Thanksgiving party.
A.you B.this C.it D.that
19、China, ______ largest developing country in the world, has made great progress in ______ area of space exploration.
A．a; an
B．the; the
C．the; an
D．a; the
20、Do your best, ________ you will succeed.
A.or B.and C./ D.but
21、It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly___my friend.
A. turn out B. bring out
C. call out D. pick out
22、He is always dreaming ______ in space.
A.living B.to live C.of living D.to living
23、According to some witnesses, the thief was observed ______ the bank when they were passing by.
A. enter B. to enter
C. entering D. to entering
24、 things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.
A.Take B.To take C.Taking D.Taken
25、________he told was the news__________ Lucy had achieved success，________，of course，made Lucy's parents feel very excited．
A.What； that； which B.That； which； which
C.What； which； what D.That； that；what
26、 The three phases of life are increasingly a thing of the past.Where once working lives fitted neatly into the model of education,employment and then retirement,the simplicity of that division is being challenged by changing standards of the workforce.
Increasing numbers of workers,nearing their long-imagined transition(过渡)into retirement,seem to be actively putting off the moment at which they down tools.Newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics(ONS)have shown that there are over a million more over 50s in part-time work than a decade ago.And with nine out of 10 employers reporting difficulties hiring workers,there’s likely to be a growing market for their talents as bosses extend their searches to older people,including those who are willing to take on part-time responsibilities.
The ending of the three phases of working life isn’t simply down to people living longer or financial necessity-though those are certainly important factors-but also to an increasing desire to maintain a purposeful life. One survey of British retirees over 50 found that 85 per cent of them felt they’d retired too young—stopping working had left a void that they regretted afterwards.
The 2015 film The Intern conveyed this human need to have value.In it,Robert De Niro plays a 70-year-old widower who finds himself a fish out of water when he joins a trendy internet start-up.In the end,not only does he find the sense of belonging that he desires but his colleagues come to rely on his experience and different perspective.It’s a plot we can increasingly expect to happen in real-life offices over the decades to come as people live ever longer.
Already,we are seeing people in their 50s and 60s looking ahead to a retirement lasting 30 years,choosing instead to build second careers that they can maintain into their 70s or beyond. Freed from the financial burden of young children,they can prioritize flexibility,shorter working hours or more rewarding jobs in areas such as charity work or teaching.Many do it for no money at all,volunteering behind the till in charity shops or showing people round National Trust properties.
However,it’s the next generation where the effect of living longer will really be felt,and the financial necessity will start to bite.In the West,more than half of the children born in 2016 have a life expectancy of more than 100 years.In their book,The 100-Year Life,London Business School professors Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott suggest that acquiring sufficient funds to see oneself through a 40-or 50-year retirement will likely be beyond all but the highest earners.
Then there’s the oft-repeated claim that young people today are the first generation to be poorer than their parents.Certainly property prices are changing the way they plan for the future. In the mid-Nineties,the average home cost less than three times the average wage;last year, ONS stats placed that ratio at eight times wages.
The overall effect of these trends is that young people recognize that they will likely have to postpone dreams of retirement and instead strap on(绑住)more debt spread over longer spans.It’s why 44 per cent of under 30s say they expect to be working well into their 70s and why data this year from the Bank of England show that 16 per cent of UK mortgages(按揭贷款)now have terms of 35 years or more-a figure that has tripled in the past decade.
All of these factors look set to contribute to a workforce that has a significantly wider range of ages in the future.In an ra of work when we’ve all learned to be more inclusive,only eight per cent of firms with a diversity programme have adapted it to go beyond gender,race and sexuality and into age.Incorporating older employees into the workforce is set to be the next big thing at the office.
If Robert De Niro has anything to teach us,it’s that this can be an enormous force permanently for both employees and businesses.
【1】The following may account for the ending of the three phases of working life EXCEPT_____.
A.a longer life
B.financial needs
C.delayed retirement policy
D.a meaningful life
【2】What do the underlined words”is down to”in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.is caused by
B.results in
C.is responsible for
D.gives birth to
【3】What trend will the next generation face?
A.They can live within their means.
B.Their life expectancy will be longer.
C.They will be richer than their parents.
D.They will fail to pay off their mortgage.
【4】The author introduces the details of the film The Intern in order to_____.
A.tell us Robert De Niro is a helpful retiree
B.indicate that retirees can also benefit society
C.share Robert De Niro’s second career with us
D.illustrate that retirees desire to live meaningfully
【5】What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The new standards of the workplace.
B.Age being no hurdle in the modern world of work.
C.Financial issues facing both old people and young people.
D.Different attitudes to retirement between the young and old.
27、Saving money for the future is one of the great passions of wealthy people. The rich are getting richer because of the way they spend their money.
They are successful at controlling their expenses in order to grow their wealth. One example is Warren Buffett, one of the world’s wealthiest people. He always practices spending money wisely. He is not fond of buying expensive things. He knows the benefits of saving money.
John Poole said, “You must learn to save first and spend afterwards.” If you want to achieve your financial goal, the most important step is to save first. You can’t grow your wealth or money if you don’t start saving first. Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg, one of the youngest billionaires and co-founders of Facebook, is a great saver? During his wedding, the reception was held in his backyard in Palo Alto, California rather than in a fancy five-star hotel. During the couple’s honeymoon in Italy, many people saw them eating in McDonald’s. This guy is still wearing ordinary T-shirts to work every day. I understand why he practices saving. Saving money is important to him to grow his wealth and grow it quickly. He uses extra money to put into other businesses, investments and acquisitions.
Saving money for the future gives you protection for unexpected circumstances. You don’t know what will happen to you over the next days or weeks. And living below your means can give you plenty of room to save. You can use your savings to pay off your mortgage (按揭贷款) early. Also, people who are fond of saving money for the future can retire early.
Saving money for the future is essential. Today will not be the same as tomorrow. You don’t know when the rainy season will come. Every day is full of surprises, and to be ready for uncertainty, save now for your future.
【1】What does the example of Warren Buffett explain?
A．The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
B．Buying expensive things is not a good habit.
C．Saving money can bring us a lot of benefits.
D．Controlling our expenses helps to increase our wealth.
【2】Why did Mark Zuckerberg hold his wedding in his backyard?
A．He was not a generous man although he was rich.
B．He had to save money for his honeymoon with his wife.
C．He wanted to use extra money to expand his business.
D．He was practicing the skill of saving money.
【3】What does the underlined part in the fourth paragraph probably mean?
A．Spending according to your habit.
B．Saving money for tomorrow’s uncertainty.
C．Saving money for living better in the future.
D．Spending less than you can afford.
【4】Which benefit of saving money is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．It makes you feel at safe when an emergency happens.
B．It leads you to live a high-quality life.
C．It helps you achieve a debt-free life early.
D．It allows you to enjoy your retirement early.
28、Being deaf in a hearing world can lead to painful feelings of isolation (孤独).
Waitress Kelsey recently shared an experience on a social media sharing site that quickly zoomed (陡直上升) to the top of the “ front page of the Internet”. In her brief post, Kelsey explained that she waits tables at a bar during the evenings, and one night she noticed a deaf man sitting alone in her section (区域).
When Kelsey isn’t working at the bar she makes a good hourly pay doing sign language interpretation (翻译), so she sensed an opportunity to use her skill to make this customer feel a little less alone in the world. She approached his table and began chatting with him in sign language.
When the table next to his noticed their silent conversation they asked Kelsey how long she’d been signing. They had a brief conversation about her goal of becoming certified (合格的) to interpret sign language in a medical or mental health setting.She didn’t think much about the whole exchange until the customers had left the restaurant and she was tidying up the tables. There, on the table of the customers who’d seen her American sign language conversation with the deaf man, was a handwritten note on the receipt.
“Thank you for what you do; it absolutely matters!” the note said. “Good luck with finishing your degree!” Not only that, but they’d left her a $100 tip.
Kelsey was moved by the kind note, especially because she wasn’t doing anything out of the ordinary. To her, she was just conversing with someone in a language that only they understood. Yet to the deaf man and the people seated next to him she’d bridged a gap and helped someone who probably feels lonely a lot of the time.
Kelsey shared the note on the Internet to spread more love and light in the world.
【1】What do we know about Kelsey’s work at the bar？
A．It is her part-time job.
B．It goes beyond her ability.
C．It requires her to work all day long.
D．It offers her a chance to learn sign language.
【2】What can we infer about the deaf man?
A．He left Kelsey $100 as a tip.
B．He could use sign language.
C．He found it hard to communicate with Kelsey.
D．He was a friend of the customers at the next table.
【3】What did the people at the table next to the deaf man think of Kelsey?
A．She is wasting time working as a waitress.
B．She needs to study further for a degree.
C．She should use the Internet as a tool.
D．She is so kind to serve those in need.
【4】What lesson can we learn from Kelsey’s experience?
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．It is never too late to learn.
C．Kindness is repaid with kindness.
D．When in Rome, do as Romans do.
29、 The point of an apology-to express regret and repair relationships-is lost because children may dislike the apologizer even more after the insincere apology than before.
A new study looks at whether children can tell apart willingly given and forced expressions of regret-and they do. The findings suggest that exploring ways to help your child learn to have empathy (同情) for the victim (受害者), thus making sure of a sincere apology, is more helpful than immediately forcing him to say “I’m sorry”。
Smith and co-workers looked at how children aged 4-9 viewed three types of apologies among kids of the same age: unprompted (自发的) apologies, prompted but willingly given apologies, and forced apologies. They found that kids viewed willing apologies the same, whether prompted or unprompted by adults. But the forced apologies weren’t seen as effective, especially by the 7-to 9-year-olds, Smith says.
All children thought the wrongdoers felt worse after the apology than before, but the 7-to 9-year-old children thought the forced apologizers’ bad feelings were rooted in self-interest (concern about punishment, for example),rather than regret. Children of all ages also thought the victims felt better after receiving a wiling apology, but they saw the receivers of the forced apology as feeling worse than the receivers of the willing apologies.
How can parents help their young children respond with empathy after they’ve upset another person, and deliver a willing apology? “When your child is calm, help him/her see how the other person is feeling, and why,” Smith says. “An apology is one way to do it, but there are lots of other ways. Research shows that even preschoolers value it when a wrongdoer makes amends (补偿) with action. Sometimes this is more powerful than words.”
【1】What is the study mainly about?
A.What kids usually do to show their regret.
B.What is the best way for kids to apologize.
C.How kids in different age groups apologize.
D.What kids think of different types of apologies.
【2】What do the children think of the forced apology?
A.It makes both sides feel worse.
B.It calms down the victims quickly
C.It always brings punishment to wrongdoers.
D.It gets wrongdoers into the habit of telling lies.
【3】What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To conclude the text.
B.To provide more details.
C.To offer advice.
D.To give evidence.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.Kids are too shy to apologize.
B.Forcing kids to apologize doesn’t benefit anybody
C.Sincere apologies win kids good relationships
D.Kids need help to make a sincere apology
30、 Near midnight, my wife and I were driving home from the University of Illinois, where our son Randy was studying. I ______ what on earth had made us travel there and back. All for ______ !
For weeks Randy had been telling me how much he loved playing football, so I felt a sudden urge (冲动) to be there. Just several ______ earlier I saw him at the field. I was excited. Randy ______. “The other team gives up. Not enough players.”
I tried to ______ my disappointment. No big deal, ______ you’d just driven three hours to get here. On the way back home, I couldn’t help thinking the whole ______ had been foolish.
Ahead I saw a bridge over the Fox River when a ______ memory flashed back. As Boy Scouts (童子军) , we made a journey down the ______ one autumn. Dad pulled over, ______ me at the boat and said goodbye. I wish Dad could see me, I thought.
About a mile downriver we came to a bridge. I looked ______ and there he was! Instead of ______ instructions or doing anything embarrassing, he simply ______ until we passed underneath. All the boys were waving back, but no one was ______ to see him than I was. He had gone the extra mile to show me his ______. All these years later it never ______ me.
Now I ______ across the bridge in the darkness, imagining Dad standing there, waving, still ______ me. At last I understood the most ______ thing I could do for my children-just be there, even if it ______ going the extra mile, the way my dad did, cheering me on.
【1】A.asked B.forgot C.wondered D.knew
【2】A.everything B.nothing C.both D.others
【3】A.hours B.days C.months D.decades
【4】A.ran over B.moved off C.broke down D.cut in
【5】A.show B.voice C.share D.hide
【6】A.if B.when C.unless D.because
【7】A.life B.idea C.world D.match
【8】A.distant B.recent C.terrible D.short
【9】A.hill B.street C.field D.river
【10】A.dropped B.pushed C.collected D.persuaded
【11】A.through B.down C.up D.out
【12】A.following B.reading C.shouting D.receiving
【13】A.sighed B.wept C.yawned D.waved
【14】A.luckier B.happier C.sadder D.angrier
【15】A.value B.courage C.kindness D.love
【16】A.left B.struck C.helped D.changed
【17】A.wandered B.drove C.slid D.dashed
【18】A.amusing B.seeking C.comforting D.encouraging
【19】A.interesting B.surprising C.important D.humorous
【20】A.avoided B.meant C.stopped D.permitted
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Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and 【1】 in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after 【2】 had caught animals. At that time people would 【3】 if food was difficult to find, 【4】 during the cold winter months. Today's festivals have many 【5】, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events．
The most 【6】 and important festivals are the ones 【7】 look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【8】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 【9】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and 【10】, loud music and colourful 【11】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the 【12】 of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks 【13】 though it is covered with pink snow.
People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun 【14】 each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【15】 and forget our work for a little while.
32、假如你是新华中学的学生李华，你的美国朋友 Tom 一周前给你发电子邮件，询问你暑假里的打算。你有如下三方面打算。请根据以下要点给他回封邮件：
1、做兼职；
2、旅行；
3、做志愿者
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
LiHua
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