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1、_______ in the traffic jam, I usually set out at 7:00 in the morning from home by car..
A. To avoid to be caught B. To avoid being caught
C. Avoiding being caught D. Avoid to be caught
2、—Sorry I was not able to help.
—___________.
A．It just depends
B．It’s my pleasure
C．Not in the least
D．Thank you all the same
3、The electronic red-packet has been so ______ that AliPay and Tencent Wechat compete against each other openly and secretly since the beginning of this year.
A. popular B. convenient
C. favorable D. arbitrary
4、If you want to get your ability ______, you have to show it in your work rather than complain all day.
A. to recognize B. recognizing
C. being recognized D. recognized
5、--Your phone number again？I _____quite catch it．
-- It’s 9568422．
A．didn’t B．couldn’t
C．don’t D．can’t
6、The parking rules in public places should be ________ strictly, otherwise you will get a ticket.
A.realized B.recognized C.consulted D.observed
7、Everyone at table was content with the dishes, feeling that they had never tasted .
A.better B.worse C.tender D.mild
8、The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.
A． until B． though
C． because D． Unless
9、 I believe the world is ______ you think it is. So smile at the world and it will smile back.
A. which B. how C. that D. what
10、______ the pictures on the screen more clearly, they moved to the front row.
A. To watch B. Watching
C. Watched D. Having watched
11、—Do you like cooking, Peter?
— ________. Lucki1y I've never had to worry about it.
A．Never mind
B．Not really
C．I am afraid so
D．You said it
12、We must help people to find houses outside the city, but __________, we must remember that some city people want to remain where they are.
A. virtually B. equally C. definitely D. naturally
13、–Your car requires _____, Jeff．
–Sure．You know it is also what I want to have _____ for long．
A． being repaired；to be repaired
B． repairing；it repaired
C． repairing；repaired
D． to be repaired；it repaired
14、—Ouch! I_______ this really bad toothache for about three days.
—You really need to take a day off and see a dentist.
A.have B.am having C.have had D.had
15、All the students got very excited at the news that the scientist, who was reported the Nobel Prize, was coming to their school.
A. winning B. having won C. to have won D. to win
16、________ money for school fees, I had to take another part-time job.
A. In case of B. In need of
C. In spite of D. In charge of
17、—What a pity! You missed my birthday party.
—Terribly sorry! ________ my uncle not visited me unexpectedly.
A. Should B. Would
C. Had D. Did
18、"Hongmeng" was once used to describe the _____ state of the universe before matter existed.
A.original B.systematic C.permanent D.unconscious
19、Making eye contact gives the interviewer the impression that you’re confident _______ you actually feel quite uncomfortable.
A. in case B. even though
C. only if D. now that
20、It was playing computer games ______took the boy a lot of time that he ought to have spent on his lessons.
A．that
B．what
C．which
D．it
21、 For many of us, summertime means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust and bird poop on the exterior of our vehicles. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?
The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water being used and the types of chemicals used to remove the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. She advises car owners to put aside a set amount of water for the entire wash. “It’s just like brushing your teeth,” she says, “You don’t want to leave the water running of more than you need for the job.” But even following this advice comes with an environmental risk: Washing your car in the driveway or street flushes the dirty water into storm drains.
John Schombert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather, his organization works to educate the public about storm sewers (下水道) and water runoff, keeping this untreated water from entering the Allegheny region’s waterways. “We ask people to, consider washing their cars on lawns or other permeable (透水的) surfaces where the water gets absorbed,” Schombert says. “Soil can break down and help filter (过滤) those things,” Schombert says. “Storm sewers are not made for waste disposal.” Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their cars, which Schombert says are probably ineffective at breaking down grease anyway.
The commercial car wash down the street knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in storm sewers. According to the International Carwash Association (ICA), professional car washes must use water reclamation systems. These mandated processes not only keep the dirty water out of storm sewers and regular water treatment systems, but they also work to reduce water usage at commercial facilities.
【1】What worries people when they have their cars washed?
A.The dirt cannot be removed easily.
B.Larger quantities of water are wasted.
C.The washing ways do no good to their cars.
D.The used chemicals are harmless to the environment.
【2】What’s the disadvantage of washing cars at home?
A.It is not easy to deal with.
B.It cannot clean the dirt completely.
C.It consumes a larger amount of water.
D.It does much damage to the environment.
【3】What is John’s company mainly about?
A.Purifying untreated water.
B.Helping the public protect waterways.
C.Advocating controlling soil and water loss.
D.Raising the public’s awareness of air protection.
【4】What can be the best title of the text?
A.Do you put car washing at risk?
B.Which is better: Car wash or DIY?
C.Why dish washers are better than hand washing?
D.Do Americans use less water than they did years ago?
22、Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky，so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist－high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons(见识)．
We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of journey—and the best part of yourself.
【1】Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?
A．It was less tiring.
B．It would be faster and safer.
C．Her kids would feel less confined.
D．She felt better with other drivers nearby.
【2】The author stopped regularly on the country roads to ________．
A．relax in the fresh air
B．take a deep breath
C．take care of the lamb
D．let the kids play with Banner
【3】Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?
A．To give herself some time to read.
B．To order some food for them.
C．To play a game with them.
D．To let them cool down.
【4】What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Charm of the Detour
B．The Road to Bravery
C．Creativity out of Necessity
D．Road Trip and Country Life
23、It is common knowledge that sea creatures like dolphins have a high level of intelligence. The octopus is an exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities that are unique. Scientists have now discovered that octopuses also have “remarkable” intelligence.
A team of Italian marine biologists have revealed that octopuses have a gene that also determines the intelligence of humans. The eight-tentacled sea creature has short sequences of DNA called “jumping genes”. The research shows that the same ‘jumping genes’ are active both in the human brain and in the brain of octopus. These same genes make up 45 per cent of the human genome. The researchers said the DNA sequences are important for learning and for creating and storing memories in the brain. The scientists say the DNA may give octopuses cognitive abilities that are similar to those humans have. A discovery that could help us understand the secret of the intelligence of these fascinating organisms.
The scientists say their research findings are important as they give an insight into how octopuses amend their behaviour in response to different stimuli. Scientists describe this process as “behavioural plasticity”.
“This discovery of an element is very significant because it adds support to the idea that these elements have a specific function that goes beyond copy-and-paste,” explains Remo Sanges, director of the Computational Genomics laboratory, who started working at this project 5 years ago. The study, published in BMC Biology, was carried out by an international team with more than twenty researchers from all over the world. Biologist Graziano Fiorito suggested that the research could help us understand more about intelligence in humans. He said, “The brain of the octopus is functionally analogous in many of its characteristics to that of mammals... For this reason [the DNA] represents a very interesting candidate to study to improve our knowledge of the evolution of intelligence.” He says the brain structure of octopuses may mean the creatures are more similar to mammals than other sea life.
【1】What is special for “jumping genes”?
A．They are active an unique in human brain.
B．They are the most important part of human genome.
C．They are helpful for learning, creating and storing memories.
D．They are the shortest sequences of DNA in brain.
【2】According to the text, what is the research finding?
A．Human and octopus have the same intelligence and abilities.
B．Octopuses can adjust their behaviour in response to dangers.
C．Octopuses have complex brain and cognitive abilities.
D．Human and octopus brain share the same “jumping genes”.
【3】Which of the following will replace the underlined word “analogous” in the last paragraph?
A．Similar.
B．Unique.
C．Ambiguous.
D．Distinct.
【4】From which is the text probably taken?
A．A health report.
B．A biology magazine.
C．A travel brochure.
D．A zoo guide.
24、The Asuncion zoo is looking for a mate for Coco, an endangered hyacinth macaw （蓝紫金刚鹦鹉）, and it is the last known male of his species left in Paraguay.
Coco was sent to the zoo eight years ago. A recent DNA test showed that he is male. Zoo worker Celia said, “To avoid mixing species, the zoo has had to keep him apart from the other macaws, which has left him lonely and bored.” “He is quite sociable, although he has only learned to say ‘Hello’, but when he hears music, he dances” Celia said.
He has a yellow circle around his eyes that set off the rest of his blue feathers. He is more or less a cousin to Blu, the macaw that starts in the movie, Rio. That species, cyanopsitta-spixii（小蓝金刚鹦鹉）, is all blue and even more endangered than the hyacinth macaw.
Like the bird in the movie, scientists hope to find Coco a mate to rebuild the species. Because international laws against animal training are now so strict, nobody is willing to lend the zoo a female. The best solution is to find a female hyacinth macaw in our country. Celia said, “there are at least two other known hyacinth-macaws but without DNA test, it is impossible to know if they are female, and the owners are not willing to help, because the mating process can take some time and be a little hard on females.”
【1】From the text we know that Coco ________.
A. is the last known hyacinth macaw
B. lives apart from the other macaws
C. has adapted to being left alone
D. can say "Hello" when he hears music
【2】Why is it difficult to find a mate for Coco?
A. Because there is no known female macaw in Paraguay.
B. Because the international laws are against Coco mating.
C. Because the DNA test on female Coco takes time.
D. Because nobody is willing to hunt for a female.
【3】It can be inferred from the text that ________.
A. Coco stars Rio in a movie
B. Coco has only blue feathers on his body
C. Coco is the most endangered macaw
D. rebuilding the Coco's species will take time
【4】Which of the following would be the best title?
A. Coco, a Rare Macaw-in Asuncion Zoo
B. Asuncion Zoo Is Seeking a Mate for Coco
C. Hyacinth Macaws Are Endangered in Paraguay
D. Coco, the Only Known Male Macaw in Paraguay
25、In 2013, Alie Ward’s life was falling apart. In a matter of months, her relationship with her partner ended, her dad was _________ with a rare form of cancer, and she was also feeling a gap between the career she had chosen and the person she wanted to be.
To distract herself from her _________, Ward liked to find and take _________ of bugs which she has loved since she was a little kid. Sometimes, if she found a beetle or a bee that she particularly liked, she’d _________ it on Facebook. Those posts attracted the _________ of a woman named Lila Higgins, who studies _________ at the local natural history museum. After seeing Ward’s pictures, Higgins _________ to Ward and invited her to go on a tour of the museum.
At that time Ward was emotionally fragile, and meeting someone new in that state made her nervous and teary. However, her passion for bugs outweighed her anxiety.
Upon Ward’s arrival at the museum, Higgins warmly _________ her and handed her a lab coat. She then led Ward through various _________. “I remember she opened up this freezer, like, ‘Come check this out,’ and it was full of dead bugs,” Ward recalled. “Although lifeless, these samples held significance for the natural history museum, serving as evidence to nature’s diversity. I was also impressed by how __________ Higgins was, which made me feel passionate about the work for the first time in a long time,” Ward continued. Noticing Ward’s __________, Higgins suggested she __________ at the museum for a few hours every week.
Despite her doubts, Ward decided to __________ Every Wednesday, she’d arrive at the museum. And with each volunteer __________, she felt a little bit better. “It gave me this sense of __________. It helped me reconnect with my love of __________ and nature that I’d always had,” Ward said.
Soon, Ward __________ her job and started working in science media. She now is the creator and host of a podcast called Ologies. Ward had Higgins on the show as her first __________. “Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I hadn’t taken her up on her __________. What would my life have been like? It’s not a nice thought. Who would I be? You know, Lila Higgins, in one instant, __________ my whole life,” said Ward.
【1】
A．impressed
B．charged
C．terrified
D．diagnosed
【2】
A．doubts
B．injuries
C．troubles
D．fears
【3】
A．samples
B．pictures
C．notes
D．examples
【4】
A．post
B．show
C．deliver
D．donate
【5】
A．support
B．criticism
C．sympathy
D．attention
【6】
A．birds
B．plants
C．insects
D．humans
【7】
A．checked out
B．reached out
C．showed off
D．called off
【8】
A．greeted
B．served
C．followed
D．thanked
【9】
A．risks
B．trips
C．halls
D．exhibits
【10】
A．confident
B．excited
C．worried
D．upset
【11】
A．anxiety
B．patience
C．enthusiasm
D．disappointment
【12】
A．study
B．research
C．perform
D．volunteer
【13】
A．sign up
B．set out
C．settle in
D．take over
【14】
A．report
B．evaluation
C．shift
D．recruitment
【15】
A．friction
B．purpose
C．evolution
D．doubt
【16】
A．science
B．philosophy
C．biography
D．geography
【17】
A．kept
B．resolved
C．forgot
D．quit
【18】
A．writer
B．director
C．guest
D．listener
【19】
A．promise
B．offer
C．challenge
D．decision
【20】
A．changed
B．ruined
C．imitated
D．defined
26、假定你是李华，你校要举办一次汉服(Hanfu)表演。请你写封邮件邀请在你市做交换生的英国好友Peter观看演出。内容包括：
1.发出邀请;
2.演出的时间和地点;
3.建议他上网搜索，简要了解汉服。
注意:1.词数100左右.
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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