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1、She is so _____ towards her employees that they all respect her.
A. considering B. considerable
C. considered D. considerate
2、I would have attended your birthday party last night but for the fact that it at that time.
A.was raining B.had been raining C.had rained D.would rain
3、The novel, which he has been writing in the past five years, is ________ finished．He has only a few small changes to make in it．
A．virtually B．occasionally
C．universally D．Considerably
4、You ______ scold such a pupil who always keeps silent so seriously that you ______ hurt him.
A. should; can B. may; will
C. mustn’t; may D. can’t; must
5、________ you decide not to receive our information via email any longer, just click the link below to be removed from our list.
A. Should B. Must C. Could D. Would
6、With the exam ______ in ten minutes, they were asked to hand in their mobile phones．
A. taken place B. taking place
C. having taken place D. to take place
7、If you don’t grasp this chance, it may be years ______ you get another one.
A.before B.since C.until D.unless
8、一You don’t go to that supermarket quite often, do you?
—No, I only go there ______because it’s too far away from my house.
A. gradually B. Temporarily
C. occasionally D. briefly
9、— How is the smog control going on in our capital city?
— It couldn’t be worse. You ___________believe Beijing upgraded the smog alert from yellow to orange and then red again yesterday.
A. won’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
10、We were excited when hearing that the holiday we had been looking forward to finally ________ .
A．coming
B．had come
C．will come
D．came
11、Busy with their business, they had no time to ______ their wedding, so they had it organized by a company.
A. accelerate B. arrange
C. approve D. acknowledge
12、According to the job advertisement, _____ will be given to the candidates with working experience.
A. presentation B. profession
C. preference D. protection
13、In the exams, make sure that everything you write is________ to the question you have been asked.
A．rational
B．relevant
C．reasonable
D．reliable
14、— The movie starts at 8:30, and we can have a quick bite before we go.
— ________. See you at 8:10.
A．So long
B．No wonder
C．Good luck
D．Sounds great
15、She __________ Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
A.turned up B.showed up C.picked up D.came up
16、It was only ________ I reread his poems recently ________ I began to appreciate their beauty.
A．that; when
B．that; that
C．until; that
D．when; that
17、While I have only listed two of each, there are ____many other situations that can arise.
A.obviously B.slightly C.immediately D.rarely
18、The species of wildlife in Mozambique came close to when rebel and government soldiers hunted much of the animals there
A.vanish B.be vanishing C.vanishing D.being vanished
19、—Don’t you feel cold, Tim? You wear such a jacket on a day at -5℃.
—________. I’m boiling.
A．Not in the least
B．Take it easy
C．No worry
D．That’s okay
20、Participants at the conference were thankful for the information that ________ for them.
A. provided B. is provided
C. will be provided D. had been provided
21、The sky turned orange and the hospitals were in chaos. Thousands of Iraqis came to emergency rooms complaining that they could not breathe. Some had to be put on respirators. Schools closed and airports cancelled flights. Life came to a stop amid a cloud of dust.
Such scenes have occurred almost weekly in Iraq since April. In decades past, two or three big sandstorms were expected every year. This spring, Iraq has already recorded at least eight. Sandstorms have always been a fact of life in the Middle East, and are now growing more frequently and intensely.
Scientists say dust storms are complex and poorly understood, but their main causes are natural. In 2015, some people blamed a fierce summer storm in the Levant on Syria’s civil war thinking that military vehicles travelling through fields kicked up enough dust to blanket the region. Researchers at Princeton University later cited a more ordinary mix of unusual heat and strong winds as its reason, not gunners.
Still, people plainly contribute to the problem. Demand for water is making a dry region even drier. A World Bank study in 2019 found that human actions, such as over-exploiting rivers and lakes, produce a quarter of the Middle East’s dust. Iran has drained wetlands for farming. Turkish dams on the Tigris and Euphrates mean drier riverbeds downstream. All of this means more dust needs to be swept up by the wind. The decrease of the region’s forests because of fires and cutting down trees means there is less vegetation to hold it back. Syria, for example, has lost an estimated 25% of its woodland and since 2001, most of it to summer fires. Climate change will make the problem worse.
For those who work outside, sandstorms make life unbearable. Sandstorms bring tiny particles that travel deep into the lungs. The World Bank estimates that air pollution causes 30,000 premature deaths a year in the Middle East — and rising.
Economic costs will mount, too. Workers stay at home. Crops are buried under dust. The UN puts the direct economic cost in the Middle East at $13 bn a year, with indirect costs many times bigger.
【1】What do the scenes described in Paragraph 1 show?
A．The seriousness of sandstorms in Iraq.
B．The high frequency of sandstorms in Iraq.
C．The steps taken to address Iraq’s sandstorms.
D．The Iraqis’ negative response to sandstorms.
【2】How does Paragraph 3 mainly develop?
A．By offering analyses.
B．By giving an example.
C．By providing research results.
D．By challenging a general view.
【3】What does the underlined part “All of this” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A．A drier climate.
B．Water shortage in the Middle East.
C．The impact of human activities on water resources.
D．Decrease of forest areas across the Middle East.
【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards the Middle East’s sandstorm problem?
A．Puzzled.
B．Worried.
C．Doubtful
D．Optimistic.
22、“Did you hear what happened to Adam last Friday?” Lindsey whispers to Tori.
With her eyes shining, Tori brags, “You bet I did. Sean told me two days ago.”
What are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happens to be yours truly, Adam Freedman. I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori aren’t very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip（闲话）. I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.
An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups, troubles at home, even dropping out—that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the juicer the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, bur cruel lies can cause pain.
If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? The answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don’t. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group”. In other words, gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority（优越感）.
Gossip can also have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The do’s and don’ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.
The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story” might have.
【1】An important negative effect of gossip is that it ________.
A. breaks up relationships
B. embarrasses the listener
C. spreads information around
D. causes unpleasant experiences
【2】In the author’s opinion, many people like to gossip because it ________.
A. gives them a feeling of pleasure
B. helps them to make more friends
C. makes them better at telling stories
D. enables them to meet important people
【3】Professor David Wilson thinks that gossip can ________.
A. provide students with written rules
B. help people watch their own behaviours
C. force schools to improve student handbooks
D. attract the police’s attention to group behaviours
【4】What advice does the author give in the passage?
A. Never become a gossiper.
B. Stay away from gossipers.
C. Don’t let gossip turn into lies.
D. Think twice before you gossip.
23、Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. 【1】 It gives you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating stronger neighbor relationships.
The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in. Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. 【2】 It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with them.
Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. 【3】 When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.
【4】 You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.
As Emma Seppälä put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort. 【5】
A．Remember every small gesture counts.
B．A crisis is a test of communication skills.
C．It can actually boost your mood in the long run.
D．Slipping it in their mailbox further solidifies friendship.
E．It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them.
F．Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them.
G．Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence.
24、 I had a teacher who used to wake up in class by shouting: “The early bird gets the worm!” I say “let him have the worm”. I hate food that doesn’t stay still, and avoid Japanese restaurants for that very reason. Anyway, I stopped eating worms at the age of three, switching to regular breakfasts of cereal(谷物), to which I would add extra sugar.
Recently I was thinking about early birds and the competitive spirit after receiving a letter from a reader in Malaysia: ”My son deliberately throws away marks because he doesn’t like to be top of the class. What shall I do?” Give him a round of “applause” for being smart! Actually many children in Asia tend to be the focus by performing better.
Placed into a very competitive class when I was 11, I quickly learned the ideal position was second to last. The top three performers and the very last person are highlighted; the second-to-last contestant is INVISIBLE. And it’s an easy position to get—just deliberately underperform at every test. I could do that. I once came second to last in eight straight sports day races. No one suspected anything. I was so invisible that I could have robbed a bank in my street and no one would have noticed.
At the London Olympics a few months ago, badminton pairs from three Asian countries deliberately tried to lost matches to draw good lots in later rounds. It was funny to watch, but they were all thrown out for poor sportsmanship. What they really needed were acting lessons, their moves were so unconvincing. “Oops, I hit the ball in entirely the wrong direction.”
The other day, I took the children out and they raced for the car. “I’m first,” said one. The second said: “First is worst, second is best.” Together they sang at the last one: “And third’s the one with a hairy chest.”
It struck me that the organizers of sports matches could use this song when people deliberately lost matches. “I lost,” the delighted loser will say. The judges could still declare them winners, pointing to a new, optional regulation: “First is worst, second is best, third’s the one with a hairy chest.”
【1】Why did the author dislike Japanese restaurant?
A.Its food was served raw. B.Its food contained worms.
C.He was tempted by cereal. D.He was affected by the saying.
【2】How did the author manage to be invisible in a competitive class?
A.He highlighted the top three students.
B.He came to second in sports races.
C.He hid himself in a bank skillfully.
D.He intentionally underperformed.
【3】What can be learned from the passage?
A.The judge is encouraged to eliminate the dishonest players.
B.Players disqualified from Olympic doubles for using drugs.
C.Children’s song praises the dramatic acting skills of athletes.
D.players purposefully failed for easier lots in the following rounds.
【4】Which saying might the author possibly support?
A.Great minds think alike. B.God favors those who are prepared.
C.Honesty is the best policy. D.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
25、In 1994, I was unemployed and at a loss, not knowing what I could do next. ________ , it didn't last long. I returned to my ________ life and got a Master's degree in animal behavior in 1998. For a 55-year-old man then, it just ________ as if it were something I could and should do.
My wife and I came to Tasmania on holiday in 2000. We went into a wildlife park because I wanted to ________ Tasmanian animals. During that time, such a（an） ________ went as we were sitting in the cafe looking outside, "Look, dear!" My wife screamed excitedly. "Oh, ________ I could spend the rest of my life here." And I went, "Well, I see it's up for sale." My wife looked at me and she knew.
We ________ the park in 2001. On our arrival, we realized it was messier than ________ and the animals were suffering a lot. Seeing this, we wanted to do more. It's time to get the park ________ out. Though at the age of 58, when we ________ , we were working 16 hours a day, finally building the park up and ________ the animals' lives. We ________ the regulations on animal protection with local authorities, and tried to get other wildlife parks ________ on board.
In 2007, I ran the London marathon to raise money for the project with my family. We ________ made it, with ________ funds collected. As is often said, life isn't rehearsal, but a mission. If you don't do it now, you'll never do it.
【1】
A．Fortunately
B．Apparently
C．Originally
D．Permanently
【2】
A．retired
B．normal
C．academic
D．daily
【3】
A．proved
B．happened
C．left
D．ended
【4】
A．study
B．identify
C．adopt
D．seek
【5】
A．imagination
B．encouragement
C．solution
D．conversation
【6】
A．what if
B．only if
C．if only
D．even if
【7】
A．designed
B．purchased
C．established
D．promoted
【8】
A．detected
B．demonstrated
C．possessed
D．anticipated
【9】
A．washed
B．sorted
C．found
D．made
【10】
A．took over
B．set in
C．turned over
D．dropped in
【11】
A．offering
B．leading
C．saving
D．costing
【12】
A．removed
B．reminded
C．rearranged
D．rewrote
【13】
A．professors
B．species
C．owners
D．communities
【14】
A．sustainably
B．gradually
C．instantly
D．ultimately
【15】
A．admirable
B．sufficient
C．energetic
D．multiple
26、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60字左右的内容概要。
In recent years, our parenting culture began to send the message that competence was important for building self-esteem. However, that same parenting culture made a big mistake by telling parents that the way to instill competence in their children was to tell them how competent they were. But here's the problem. Children can't be convinced that they are competent
When parents try to convince their children of how competent they are, they often have the exact opposite effect. There is this little thing called reality that children have to confront on a daily basis. When children are faced with the conflict between what their parents had told them about how good they are and what reality is telling them, the result is the bursting of the “You are the best” bubble that their parents blew up for them.
You can, however, do several things to encourage them to develop their own competence. First, you can give them opportunities in their daily lives to gain a sense of competence, for example, dressing, eating, drawing, cooking, and interacting with others. These daily experiences allow your children to develop specific competencies that will be helpful to them as they progress through childhood and into adulthood.
Second, you can be sure that they gain the most value from their experiences. You can direct their focus to the competencies that enabled those successes (e.g., “You were really focused and worked hard on that project.”) rather than some generic praise of the accomplishment itself (e.g., “Good job.!). And you can praise their accomplishments (e.g., “You must feel so good about your project.”).
But you shouldn't just focus on the successes because, as every parent knows, as your children develop, they will experience far more failures than successes as they begin to gain competence. How you react often dictates how they will respond to those failures. if you are positive and supportive, your children will get the message that failure is okay and just a part of life.
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