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1、The price of the house is reasonable and I love its garden _____. We can grow flowers and vegetables there.
A. in general B. in particular
C. in total D. in common
2、—Why not go and have dinner in a restaurant?
—_________. It’s too expensive.
A．Why not
B．I agree
C．I’m afraid not
D．I’m sure
3、“How dare you ________ that to me?” the man said angrily ________ to the boy.
A．to say; pointed
B．say; to point
C．say; pointing
D．to say; to point
4、It was a wise decision to_______ holding the Olympic Games although many athletes thought it might cause a lot of uncertainty to their sports career.
A.encounter B.postpone C.embrace D.adapt
5、—I wonder whether Mr. John the party last night.
—They couldn't have, for they went abroad yesterday.
A.attended B.will attended C.has attended D.was attended
6、Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still ______ the traditional customs.
A．comment
B．support
C．observe
D．acquire
7、While I was in the country, I was helped a lot by the villagers. Now I am rich and I often wonder what I can do ________.
A．in return
B．in relief
C．in peace
D．in addition
8、These disasters made everyone sad and ________ .
A．disappoint
B．disappointed
C．disappointing
D．appoint
9、The Premier says that bilateral relations will grow smoothly and steadily_________both countries follow the principle in the joint documents.
A.as far as B.though C.unless D.as long as
10、Please put on the coat, _____ you’ll catch a cold.
A. so B. otherwise C. but D. because
11、How long is it ______ we last spent the holiday in the country together?
A. until B. before C. that D. since
12、 Either the guides or the team leader ________ looking after the students then.
A. are B. were C. is D. was
13、A good idea ________ to me that we could advertise our products on the Internet.
A. occurred B. happened
C. hit D. struck
14、Is money the ________of a happy life?
A．basises
B．basic
C．basis
D．based
15、 My brother is on a special _______ to lose ________weight.
A. food; / B. food; his
C. diet; / D. diet; his
16、The _____ flight CA9525 for 11:30 am is to be put off due to the stormy weather.
A.regular B.formal C.common D.usual
17、---Who do you think can do the voluntary work?
---______ who is willing to help can do it.
A. No one B. Anyone
C. Someone D. Neither
18、—Were you surprised by the ending of the film, Uncharted 4?
—I ________ the book it is based on, so I already knew the story.
A．am reading
B．reads
C．had read
D．was reading
19、We________ each other since I came to Being, but we send emails very often.
A．don't see
B．didn't see
C．won't see
D．haven't seen
20、Half an hour from now, the cinema will be full. Everyone ______ the film.
A．watches
B．will be watched
C．will be watching
D．would watch
21、—It is said that TV program Readers was quite popular.
—Yes, I watched at eight last Saturday.
A. it B. them C. that
22、When ________ about the possibility that Justin was taken by aliens, Detective Sam Peterson said that there was no hard evidence about this.
A. asking B. was asked
C. being asked D. asked
23、_______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.
A.Because of B.Besides C.As for D.With
24、The reason ________ Ben failed to make himself understood was ________ he was poor at speech.
A．that, that
B．why, that
C．for which, because
D．which, because
25、How can you expect to win confidence of the people _______ you come to them with clean hands?
A．or
B．if
C．unless
D．but
26、If you have a high temperature or are recovering from a surgery, it is difficult to be fully focused at work. Sick days are meant to prevent people from hurting themselves, their co-workers, or customers on the job. However, working from home has changed this logic.
The work-from-home revolution has raised the bar for what counts as being sick. At the height of the pandemic, people worked from home even with some serious symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath or sickness. Many still have to.
Nicholas Bloom of Stanford University has been tracking work-from-home habits since before the Covid-19 popularized them. In a recent working paper, he presents the results of a randomized controlled trial at a large multinational company, where sick days fell by 12% for employees working from home compared to those coming in full time.
To be in bed not doing anything means discomfort both physically and mentally. Salaried workers,who are often evaluated on the basis of their attendance, find it hard to call in sick for a few days now that they don’t need to worry about spreading germs in the office. For high-achievers, putting in the hours is not a chore but a way of life. As the economic recession(萧条) puts future job security into question, showing yourself to be useful becomes even more important.
Though all this is understandable, it is also troubling. Being even mildly sick can impair brain function. It is difficult to exercise proper judgment if one cannot focus on the task at hand. It is why people with lower oxygen concentration sometimes remove protective clothes atop Mount Everest some freeze to death. Firing off emails while feeling dizzy will put the body under further stress.
Soldiering on (硬挺) may make the employee both sicker and less productive for longer. Digital presenteeism(超时工作),for that is what such persisting amounts to,is in no one’s interest.
【1】How has the work-from-home revolution affected employees?
A．It has popularized relevant studies.
B．It has made it harder to ask for sick leave.
C．It has improved their well-being and health.
D．It has heightened their enthusiasm for work.
【2】What can we learn from the study of Nicholas Bloom?
A．Those who work full time tend to get more sick leave.
B．The Covid-19 has popularized work-from-home habits.
C．Whether to take a sick or not is a random choice for you.
D．Work-from-home habits mostly happen in big companies.
【3】What might be the biggest concern for the salaried workers on a medical leave?
A．Feeling uncomfortable in bed.
B．Bringing germs to their office.
C．Endangering their current jobs.
D．Failing to be the high-achievers.
【4】What will the author probably talk about next?
A．The importance of staying healthy.
B．The future of flexible working habit.
C．The benefits of working from home.
D．The proper attitude to taking a sick leave.
27、Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.
Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.
Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.
【1】The text is especially helpful for those who care about_________ .
A．their home comforts
B．their body shape
C．house buying
D．healthy diets
【2】A home environment in blue can help people _________.
A．digest food better
B．burn more calories
C．regain their appetites
D．reduce food intake
【3】What are people advised to do at mealtimes?
A．Use smaller spoons.
B．Play fast music.
C．Eat quickly.
D．Turn down the lights.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Effects of Self-Consciousness
B．Is Your House Making You Fat?
C．Ways of Serving Dinner
D．Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?
28、Strange things happen to time now and then when you travel, because the earth is divided into twenty-four time zones (areas), one hour apart. You can have days with more or fewer than twenty-four hours. And weeks with more or fewer than seven days.
If you make a five-day trip across the Atlantic Ocean, your ship enters a different time zone every day. As you enter each zone, the time changes one hour. Travelling west, you set your clock back; traveling east, you set it ahead. Each day of your trip has either twenty-four or twenty-three hours.
If you travel by ship across the Pacific, you cross the international date line. By agreement this is the point where a new day begins. When you cross the line, you change your calendar (日历) one full day, backwards or forwards. Travelling east, today becomes yesterday; traveling west, it is tomorrow!
【1】Which of the following should be chosen as the title of this passage?
A．Different Time.
B．Twenty-four Hours.
C．Time Zones.
D．The Changing Time.
【2】How many time zones is the earth divided into?
A．24.
B．23.
C．25.
D．26.
【3】What’s the difference in time between zones?
A．Twenty-four hours.
B．Seven days.
C．Twenty-five hours.
D．One hour.
【4】What will you do if you travel east?
A．Set the clock back.
B．Set the clock ahead.
C．Make the clock fast.
D．Make the clock slow.
【5】What happens when you cross the international date line ?
A．Your calendar is of no use.
B．Today becomes yesterday.
C．Today becomes tomorrow.
D．Both B and C are right.
29、Belgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so you’re sure to find a festival that suits your taste.
Groezrock
Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a small event to an international festival that had 33,000 visitors in 2016. If you’re into the harder stuff(东西), this is where you need to go.
When? April 29-30, 2017. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, emo, ska and rock in all its variations. Free? No.
Sfinks Mixed
Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kid-friendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances aimed at children.
When? July 27-30, 2017. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? The festival is free; the camping is not.
Graspop Metal Meeting
If Groezrock doesn’t seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might. As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2016 the festival received 140,000 visitors who came to watch the more than 100 bands performing.
When? June 16-18, 2017. Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.
Genk on Stage
Genk on Stage is a pop musical with not only a lot of Belgian artists, but also some international names. 80,000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2016.
When? June 23-25, 2017. Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.
【1】Which may kick off the festival season in Belgium?
A．Groezrock.
B．Sfinks Mixed.
C．Graspop Metal Meeting.
D．Genk on Stage.
【2】What do we know about Sfinks Mixed?
A．It enjoys worldwide popularity.
B．It’s mainly targeted at kids.
C．It combines fun with culture.
D．It features certain types of music.
【3】Where are crazy metal music enthusiasts most likely to go?
A．Meerhout.
B．Boechout.
C．Genk.
D．Dessel.
30、We humans love to make comparisons. On the market, we _________ to find the best ones. In the classroom teachers compare their students to the model. And parents compare their child to his or her peers to _________ an idea of what is normal.
_________, comparisons of any kind come with a sting (剧痛) for everyone. When parents make it clear to anyone that their child is _________ to all other children in all ways, they put their child under pressure. Some children will obey when they are pressured to _________ their parents' need for perfection; others may _________, trying to be just like any other kid, or, better still, to be just who they are. In other cases, parents who compare their child to other children might end up _________ their child is somehow "deficient (有缺点的)". And, again, they pressure their child to be _________enough.
A most disturbing _________ of all this comparing is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition. "In a competitive culture, a child is told that it isn't enough to be good—he or she must __________ others," writes Alfie Kohn, a parenting expert.
According to Kohn, research doesn't support the theory that competition brings success. One after another, researchers have concluded that children don't learn better __________education is changed into a competitive struggle. Competition prevents a child's ability __________ not only educationally but socially, too.
So, __________ competition, cooperation! Instead of __________ other people's children, parents need to pay close attention to their own, learn who they are, discover their interests and talents, and teach them how to cooperate with others. They will need role models to __________ them.
【1】
A．see
B．touch
C．sell
D．compare
【2】
A．get
B．use
C．share
D．explain
【3】
A．Therefore
B．Otherwise
C．However
D．Besides
【4】
A．harmful
B．superior
C．responsible
D．thankful
【5】
A．express
B．prove
C．create
D．satisfy
【6】
A．disappear
B．wait
C．resist
D．rest
【7】
A．denying
B．deciding
C．predicting
D．concluding
【8】
A．honest
B．good
C．patient
D．polite
【9】
A．process
B．result
C．purpose
D．method
【10】
A．defeat
B．accept
C．recognize
D．choose
【11】
A．since
B．until
C．when
D．unless
【12】
A．losing
B．progressing
C．showing
D．reducing
【13】
A．apart from
B．because of
C．instead of
D．as for
【14】
A．shouting at
B．laughing at
C．looking at
D．striking at
【15】
A．guide
B．force
C．invite
D．expect
31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A Peking Opera Legend That Redefined Female Roles
When it comes to Peking Opera, a few key things come to mind for most Chinese: its quintessential connection to the history and traditions of China; the richness of its dazzling costumes with their 【1】 colors and patterns; and the bold work of its facial make-up. Some may even be able to hum a few lines or talk about their favorite artists, but for the vast majority of people, traditional Chinese opera remains a classic art form that is far 【2】 from everyday life.
However, only a century ago, Peking Opera was no less 【3】 to the regular populace than is today’s pop music. The performers were admired by a large number of fans who were willing to spend a fortune on a ticket to their performances. Throughout the history of Peking Opera, there have 【4】 many renowned masters of the form. But MeiLanfang (1894 - 1961) was arguable the most outstanding figure of this craft, who was famous for his portrayal of the female lead roles (dan)
【5】 as one of the “four famed dan,” Mei was so much more than even this. He brought forth a number of new ideas to several aspects of Peking Opera: make-up (he was the first to war lipstick), music (his productions first 【6】 the erhu in shows), choreography(编舞艺术)(his iconic sword dance in Farewell My Concubine《霸王别姬》) and, most importantly characterization.
At a time when actual women were banned from performing, Mei 【7】 the dan to starring roles. He combined elements of the qingyi (elegant lady), huadan (young woman) and daomadan (female warrior) into a new huashan character that excelled in singing, dancing and martial arts. The techniques he introduced led to the development of the “Mei School”, which was considered one of the three major dramatic performing art systems in the world at the time.
“My father broke the 【8】 between almost all the different types of female role,” Mei Baojiu, the youngest child of Mei Lanfang who followed his father into dan acting, was quoted as saying.
Thanks to Mei’s 【9】 innovations, even those who know little about traditional Chinese opera can easily see the beauty of the art form the moment performers take the stage. “His make-up, the overlay of carmines(胭脂红) and darker tones, is the most beautiful I have ever seen in a theater,” wrote U.S. playwright Stark Young after watching Mei Lanfang’s performance in New York in 1930.
But the true beauty of Peking Opera is not solely about visual aesthetics. “For veteran artists, even their performances without make-up can be just as 【10】 as full-on stage performances,” Mei wrote in his 1958 memoir, Forty Years of Life on the stage. Just as Peking Opera has become an icon of Chinese culture, Mei has come to be acknowledge on the grand stage of the world as its quintessential performer.
32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was still hoping Goldie might come back. But it was the day after the race and there was no sign of her. I was sitting in Grandad’s garden, staring into the sky.
“Come on, Goldie, come on, Goldie.”
Sometimes racing pigeons turned up days after a race. They got lost, or hit bad weather. But that never happened to Goldie. She always came home, right on time.
I had known Goldie ever since she was an egg. I had known her since she was a pink baby pigeon. I helped Grandad look after her. I had held her in my hands after a race and felt her little heart beating. She was beautiful. She had got shiny green and blue feathers on her neck.
“Come on, Goldie.” I couldn’t stop saying that. I had been whispering it ever since I woke up. But it wasn’t working. It wasn’t bringing Goldie back.
What was I going to do? I wanted my Grandad to get better. I wanted him to come out of hospital. But when he came out, he’d come straight to his pigeon cage to see Goldie. “Where’s my champion racer?” he’d ask me.
Suddenly I got a sick feeling in my stomach. I remembered what Grandad had said about the falcons (老鹰) in the old quarry (采石场). I hated those falcons. They probably killed Goldie. I could feel myself getting really angry. My fists were bunched up. Now I knew exactly what to do.
It only took five minutes to run to the old quarry. My chest was burning when I got there and I was gasping for breath but I didn’t stop. I slid down through the trees to the quarry floor.
I wanted to get those falcons. I wanted revenge (复仇), for Goldie. I wanted to be able to tell Grandad, “Take it easy, Grandad. You don’t have to worry any more. I’ve taken care of those falcons for you!”
But I couldn’t see any falcons. Where was their nest? I looked around the quarry walls. That must be it. It was on the deepest side of the quarry.
“I’ll get you, falcons!” I shouted to the nest. My hands were bleeding. But I didn’t feel the pain. Finally I was there.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为80-100词;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Got you!” I reached out my hand to sweep the nest away but I saw the baby bird, so lovely and so gentle. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Then, this morning, Mum said to both me and Goldie, “Grandad’s coming home.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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