1、 Kelly, what do you think of the guy who has a sweet voice?
To be frank, he is _________.
A. not the salt of the earth B. not my cup of tea
C. a person of interest D. a man in the street
2、 All these documents must be the university you are applying for before December,.
A. donated to B. sent in
C. submitted to D. handed in
3、Intending to cater for the modern taste,designers creatively combine contemporary ________ with antique patterns.
A.evaluation
B.constitution
C.certificates
D.elements
4、The news came as no surprise to me. I ________ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.
A.knew B.had known C.have known D.know
5、As a Chinese saying goes, a mountain ______ be too high or an ocean too deep. Therefore, there is no end to our self-improvement.
A. shall never B. will ever C. can never D. must ever
6、Don’t mention that she’s put on weight — she’s very _______ about it.
A. stubborn B. positive
C. sensitive D. Optimistic
7、When _________ to your Chinese friend’s home, you’d better arrive on time or a little earlier.
A.being invited
B.inviting
C.invited
D.to be invited
8、With electric vehicles becoming popular, charging stations are in parking garages and public spaces.
A. springing up B. dropping out
C. breaking down D. getting along
9、Clothing made of man-made fibers has certain advantages over ________ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk.
A. this B. one
C. that D. what
10、Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they ______ on their life journey.
A. give up B. settle down C. get through D. set off
11、In the back of our classroom stand some book shelves with various classics and magazines on them, making reading materials more __________ to the students.
A. systematic B. effective C. practical D. accessible
12、We can’t figure out ______ quite a number of insects and birds are dying out.
A.that B.as C.why D.when
13、 Don’t make me angry again. I must warn you that my patience has almost _______.
A. given out B. given off
C. given up D. given in
14、She lost her temper, ______ I decided to go back home.
A. in this case B. in which occasion
C. at which point D. in the event
15、If we want students to become effective in multicultural settings, one thing is clear: there is no ________ for practice.
A. prescription B. substitute
C. appetite D. suspension
16、There is nothing in the fridge; let’s go to the supermarket to ______ some meat, fruit and vegetables this afternoon.
A.end up
B.catch up
C.make up
D.pick up
17、On the morning of Oct. 18, Xi Jinping, standing in the Great Hall of the People, a report to the 19th National Congress of Communist Party of China.
A. deliver B. delivering
C. has delivered D. delivered
18、He is a professor, _____________ I have been looking forward to becoming.
A. which B. who
C. whom D. that
19、A powerful earthquake struck Nepal in South Asia on April 25, 2015, _______ government appealed for assistance from the international community.
A. where B. which C. whose D. when
20、 She has been in doctors describe as a vegetative (植物的) state for six years.
A. what B. which C. that D. how
21、Tips for online learning
Online learning has the same basic elements as face-to-face leaning. The major difference is that instruction is delivered online. Many of the strategies for effective face-to-face learning also apply to online learning. 【1】Here are some strategies we recommend.
Create space to learn. Invest sometime to understand your needs and preferences as a leaner, and what an effective study environment looks like for you. For example, you might need a quiet place to study or you might need to listen to classical music. Consider what equipment you might need. Wherever you study, try to minimize distractions. 【2】
Manage your time effectively. Spend some time getting familiar with your online courses, understanding what is expected of you, mapping out key due dates, and planning study time.【3】Research shows that learners gain more information if they spread their study over multiple days or sessions. Make sure your routine works with your other commitments so you’re more likely to stick to it.
【4】Just as with face-to-face learning, mental energy counts: take time to reflect on whether you have understood the materials, try to remember and sort the information you have learned to aid memory test your understanding, mix different concepts and skills into the same study session to build connections and fluencies, ask questions, participate in class discussions, and try teaching concepts to others.
Ask for assistance! In an online leaning environment, you may need to ask lots of questions and take ownership over shaping the leaning experience so that it meets your needs.【5】
Finally, if you’re facing specific challenges such as illness, mental health, accessibility, balancing childcare responsibilities, etc., it’s important for you to reach out to your instructors or the relevant student support services for discussion and creative problem-solving.
A.Regularly reflect on the course materials.
B.Actively engage with what you have learnt.
C.A consistent routine will help you stay on track.
D.However, online learning may require some additional skills to be successful.
E.At the end of the week, reflect on how you did, and adjust your routine as required.
F.This might mean asking your instructors or peers for help, or attending study groups.
G.Work with your roommates or family to create boundaries so you can stay focused.
22、Four things that you can’t miss in Macao
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the acclaimed activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor —it’s still remarkable.
Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner
Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many comers of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.
Marking at the Ruins of St Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul is the significant landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged. It is beyond belief that after the vigorous cycles of rebuilding and fires, the huge surface and the front stairway remain unburned.
Visiting a museum
Macao, as a tiny city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both eastern and western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museum, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.
【1】Which activity probably interests John, an adventure lover, when he visits Macao?
A.Visiting a museum.
B.Going Bungee Jumping.
C.Marking at the Ruins of St Paul.
D.Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner.
【2】What do “Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner” and “Visiting a museum” have in common?
A.Taking a selfie in it.
B.Finding historical sites
C.Enjoying a breathtaking experience.
D.Feeling both eastern and western cultures.
【3】What can we learn from the text?
A.Macao Tower is the world’s highest tower.
B.The Portuguese restaurants’ food in Macao is more suitable for Chinese.
C.After three big fires, the Church of St Paul was completely destroyed.
D.Many historical sites in Macao are not well protected.
23、 Robots are not new. 【1】. Any modern manufacturing or processing plant or factory uses robots in some way or ways. Manufacturers know that to stay competitive, you need to cut costs and improve efficiency in your production line. Robots are the perfect solution.
We have used robots in the home environment for some time too. 【2】 They are programmed to clean the floors. But now in 2018, Moley, a London based robotics company has brought all the technology and engineering brilliance of robots into one package to produce the world’s first fully-automated and intelligent cooking robot. The consumer version set will be launched in 2020. Moley is turning the dream of unlimited access to chefs and their recipes worldwide into reality. 【3】 It can even cook your own recipes and share them with others all in your own home.
It’s already been tested in the Robotics Show in Hannover Messe. 【4】 The three major talking points are as follows.
•It works really well.
•It looks fantastic.
•It links up with other state of the art ideas.
An example of the third point is that iTunes has a wealth of recipes available. 【5】
A.We’ve been using them for a number of tasks for decades.
B.There are many new different kinds of robots in the world.
C.The robot can create their dishes for you or produce meals from around the world.
D.The robot can do housework for you while you are out.
E.Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive.
F.Robotic vacuum cleaners have been on the market for many years.
G.And they link up with the marvellous robotic kitchen.
24、 In India,one of the most significant festivals is Diwali,which falls between October and November. It’s a five-day celebration that includes good food,fireworks,colored sand,and special candles and lamps.
In honor of Lakshmi,the Hindu goddess of wealth,people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare,succcss,and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition,many people treat themselves to fine jewelry,praying for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much,seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods.
The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some,the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand.
The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur,which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets,festival observers light up their homes with small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones.
The festival’s fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts,sweets and best wishes for the season.
And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj. It honors the close bond between brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food.
For children in India,Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts,new clothes,amazing food,and,in the past at least,a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the country’s favorite celebrations.
【1】People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for______.
A.good fortune. B.colorful lanterns
C.expensive jewelry D.traditional designs
【2】What’s the probable purpose of creating“rangoli”on the floor?
A.To design traditional patterns. B.To produce colored powder or sand.
C.To help get rid of bad luck. D.To produce an opportunity in business.
【3】What is a man likely to do on the last day of the festival?
A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones.
B.Be busy decorating his home during the day.
C.Get together with his sisters and brothers.
D.Light up his home with small lamps.
【4】Which of the following may not be a reason for children’s love of Diwali?
A.Having a week off. B.Getting Christmas gifts.
C.Enjoying amazing food. D.Setting off fireworks.
25、I don’t know why I came to the decision to become a loser, but I know I made the ______ at a young age. Sometime in the middle of the fourth grade, I ______ trying. By the time I was in the seventh grade, I was lazy, rebellious, ______.
It wasn’t long after that I dropped out of school. Hard physical labor was the ______ for the choices I made as an adolescent. At the age of 21, I was ______ lost, and using drugs as a way to ______ the fact that I had no education and was ______ in a dead-end job carrying heavy construction materials up a ladder all day.
____, now I believe in do-overs, in the chance to do it all again. And I believe that do-overs can be made at any ______ in your life, if you have the right ______. Mine came from a surprising source.
It was September 21, 2002, when my son Blake was born. It’s funny that after a life of ____responsibility, now I was in charge of something so ______. Over the years, as I grew into the ______ of Dad, I began to learn something about myself. In a way, Blake and I were both learning to walk, talk, work and play for the first time. I began my do-over.
It took me almost three years to learn how to read. I started with my son’s books. ______, I practised reading books to him until I remembered all the words in every one of them. I began to wonder if it was possible for me to go back to school. I knew I wanted to be a good role ____, so after a year-and-a-half and a lot of hard work, I ______ my GED test on my son’s fourth birthday. This may not sound like much, and I’m surely not trying to get praise for doing something that should have been done ______, but all things considered it was one of the best days in my life. Today, I’m a full-time college student, studying to ______ sociologist.
It’s funny, growing up I always heard these great ______ stories of triumph over shortcomings. But I never thought they ______ to me. Now I believe it’s a choice anyone can make: to do it all over again.
【1】A. determination B. wish C. application D. choice
【2】A. started B. stopped C. considered D. fancied
【3】A. skeptical B. defensive C. disrespectful D. suspicious
【4】A. consequence B. compromise C. compensation D. competence
【5】A. alternatively B. hopelessly C. approximately D. undoubtedly
【6】A. do with B. deal with C. conflict with D. meet with
【7】A. struck B. stuck C. lost D. taken
【8】A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. Furthermore D. Therefore
【9】A. cost B. corner C. point D. occasion
【10】A. ambition B. technique C. opportunity D. motivation
【11】A. avoiding B. preventing C. undertaking D. overcoming
【12】A. flexible B. enterprising C. fragile D. authentic
【13】A. name B. statue C. title D. career
【14】A. By and by B. Over and over C. Back and forward D. Now and then
【15】A. model B. leader C. example D. tutor
【16】A. got through B. went through C. pull through D. comb through
【17】A. for the first time B. in the first place C. at first hand D. in first place
【18】A. become B. turn C. grow D. make
【19】A. turn-around B. take-off C. pull-out D. turn-off
【20】A. appealed B. applied C. attached D. adapted
26、假定你是李华。最近China Daily就“如何看待中国传统文化”面向社会征稿。请你用英语给编辑写一封信,谈谈你自己的想法。要点如下:
1)表明自己的立场(传统文化应该得到保护和传承);
2)给出你的理由;
3)呼吁社会共同参与。
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