1、—Look at those clouds!
—Don’t worry. ________it rains, we’ll still have a great time.
A.Even if
B.As though
C.In case
D.If only
2、Among those contributing a lot to the Hope Project ________ a famous star, who graduated from our school.
A. are B. have
C. is D. has
3、You’d better write down her phone number before you _______ it.
A.forget B.are forgetting C.forgot D.will forget
4、Is there a magic wand that silently transforms you and those special people on journey into ________ sometimes can be a lifelong relationship?
A.it
B.that
C.what
D.which
5、I like going on field trips _____ I can do things to protect cultural relics.
A.where
B.which
C.that
D.why
6、The policeman warned the man________ after drinking.
A.not to drive
B.to drive
C.driving
7、When the earthquake happened, it seemed ________the world were coming to an end.
A.that
B.as
C.if
D.as if
8、Though we don’t know what was discussed, yet we can feel the topic_____.
A.had changed
B.will change
C.was changed
D.has been changed
9、The restaurant is so popular that you have to book a table ________.
A.in advance
B.in time
C.in return
D.in turn
10、“I am a teacher,”Jack said.
—Jack said ______.
A. that I am a teacher B. I was a teacher
C. that he is a teacher D. he was a teacher
11、His primary concern is not with his own ________ , but he focuses on how much more he can help others, revealing (展现) a fine character.
A.independence
B.manner
C.entertainment
D.welfare
12、The new law has come into________;surely it will have________on industry of the country.
A.affect;an effect
B.effect;affect
C.effect;an effect
D.an effect;an effect
13、Rowan Atkinson’s speech problems led to ________ throughout his school career.
A.he was bullied
B.him bullied
C.him being bullied
D.him bullying
14、When the head teacher stood beside him, he pretended ______ carefully though his mind had already wandered away.
A.to listen
B.to have listened
C.to be listening
D.to listening
15、When I get the English novel my parents promised to give me, the difficulty I have is __________ I’m going to read the book without a dictionary.
A. how B. what
C. when D. that
16、Getting a driver’s license ________ learning how to drive, studying the rules of the road, and taking a test.
A.involves
B.assures
C.inspires
D.equips
17、Jack tried to play a trick ______ his sister but she wasn’t taken ________ .
A. by; on B. in; in
C. on; in D. on; on
18、—You've made great progress in your studies of English, haven't you?
—Yes, but much .
A. remains to do B. is remained to do
C. remains to be done D. is remained to be done
19、She left in _______ that she didn’t even wave goodbye to us.
A. such a hurry B. a such hurry
C. so a hurry D. a so hurry
20、 it rain tomorrow, the meeting would be put off.
A. Should B. Would
C. Could D. Must
21、________ is known to us all is that London will host the 30th Olympic Games next summer.
A. As B. Which
C. It D. What
22、To my surprise, I was told my suitcases had _________arrived in Texas Airport instead of Washington Airport.
A. somehow B. ever
C. even D. anyhow
23、During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch an unattended bag.
A.had always been warned B.were always being warned
C.are always warning D.always warned
24、To improve my spoken English, I make ________ to recite a passage of English every day.
A.a rule
B.a rule that
C.it a rule
D.a rule it is
25、________,she can help Mother do housework.
A.As my sister is a child B.A child as my sister is
C.Child as is my sister D.Child as my sister is
26、The idea that richer countries are happier may seem obvious. However, in 1974, research by economist Richard Easterlin found otherwise. He discovered that while individuals with higher incomes were more likely to be happy, this did not hold at a national level. In the United States, for example, average income per person rose steadily between 1946 and 1970, but reported happiness levels showed no positive long-term trend.; in fact, they declined between 1060 and 1970. These differences between nation-level and individual results gave rise to the term “Easterlin paradox”: the idea that a higher rate of economic growth does not result in higher long-term happiness.
Having access to additional income seems to only provide a temporary growth in happiness. Since a certain minimum income is needed for basic necessities, it’s possible that the happiness boost from extra cash isn’t that great once you rise above the poverty line. This would explain Easterlin’s findings in the United States and other developed countries. He argued that life satisfaction does rise with average incomes but only in the short term.
Recent research has challenged the Easternlin paradox, however. In 2013, Ruut Veenhoven and Floris Vergunst conducted a study using statistics from the World Database of Happiness. Their analysis revealed that economic growth has a positive impact on happiness. Another study by the University of Michigan found that there is no maximum wealth threshold at which more money ceases to contribute to your happiness: “If there is a satiation point, we are yet to reach it.” The study found that every extra dollar you earn makes you happier. With a much debate about the relationship between money and happiness, it’s clear that happiness itself is a complex concept and depends on many factors.
According to psychologists Selin Kesebir and Shigehiro Oishi, happiness also depends on how your income compares to the people around you. They argue that a country’s economic growth only makes its citizens happier if wealth is equally distributed. In countries with high income inequality—where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer—average happiness tends to drop because only relatively few people benefit from the economic prosperity. This suggests that governments should consider carrying out policies to ensure more equal distribution of wealth. The happier people are, the more productive they are likely to become, thus leading to improved economic outcomes at the individual and national levels.
There is continuing debate about the link between wealth and happiness, with arguments both for and against the notion that richer countries are happier. However, it is clear that wealth alone isn’t enough to make us happy. The effect of income inequality on happiness shows that happiness is a social responsibility. We need to remember the positive effects of generosity and building social connections. Perhaps our focus should be less on how much money we have, and more on how we use it.
【1】According to the passage, Easterlin Paradox refers to________.
A.the fact that the more money, the happier people will feel
B.the suggestion that money should be given the top priority
C.the question how economic outcomes are distributed nationwide
D.the opinion that higher income doesn’t necessarily generate happiness
【2】The word “satiation” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.
A.satisfaction
B.controversial
C.central
D.sensitive
【3】What is the major reason for people’s unhappiness related to money?
A.Money not enough.
B.Money not fairly distributed.
C.Rich people richer
D.Unequal money paid for equal work.
【4】Which of the following might be best title of this passage?
A.It’s all relative
B.Easternlin paradox
C.The impact of wealth on happiness
D.Rising income, rising happiness
27、 Your final exams are the last box to check before you head home for a well-deserved winter break 【1】Use these tips to set yourself up for success and finish your semester strong.
【2】Working hard throughout the semester will help you prepare for your final exams, but setting up a study schedule for your last few weeks can ensure you give yourself enough time to review your notes and relearn more difficult concepts. Know what needs to be done, set aside time to study for an hour or two every day leading up to your exams.
Take good care of yourself. When you're focused on school work, make sure you still have healthy eating and sleeping habits. Fast food leads to tiredness, which won't help you stay focused for an evening of studying. Instead fill up with healthy foods like lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.【3】 Make time for exercise, which increases energy, enhances your mood and improves your memory Finally, set a bed time. Sleep makes you more creative and helps you remember all things you learned.
Create a study environment. Create an environment that will help you learn.【4】A study at the University of Southern California found that students who listen to classical music while studying had less anxiety and were more receptive to information than students who studied in silence.
It may seem like your to-do list at the end of the semester is long, but these simple tips can help you get ahead of a hectic (忙碌的) exam week. Get organized, take care of yourself and get to work.【5】
A.Set a schedule.
B.Make a good plan.
C.You will be very successful.
D.They will keep you full and focused.
E.And you will set yourself up for success.
F.Silence your phone and turn on classical music.
G.But it can be difficult to stay focused after a long semester.
28、New Zealand has been home to many famous movies because of its breathtaking and unreal landscapes(风景). From rainforests and fish-filled rivers to magical caves, New Zealand has them all. Besides having the most beautiful landscapes on earth, New Zealand is a center for many exciting sports! Whatever purpose of your visit to the land is. there is certainly something for everyone!
Fiordland National Park
This park has some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country. If you are lucky enough to visit this place, you can explore the rainforests? the wide lakes» the hidden islands, and the flowing waterfalls. This national park is considered one of the best for hiking lovers.
Bay of Islands
This island is the most preferred by the tourists for holiday destination(目的地). It is located in the north of Auckland and is made up of more than 144 islands, making it a good place for sailing. The beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.
Queenstown
Queenstown is the place for adventures! It is the go-to place for those who like rock climbing and skiing. However, this wonderful place doesn't only offer activities full of excitement but also first-class hotels, restaurants, and even the "Middle Earth" where Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Tongariro National Park
This national park can be found in the middle of North Island. It has New Zealand's largest lake passing right through it. It is one of the oldest national parks in the world but luckily it has been protected perfectly. Besides sightseeing, the national park also includes other activities such as camping and hiking.
【1】What can you do in Fiordland National Park?
A.Explore the rainforests.
B.Go sailing.
C.Go skiing.
D.Climb the mountain.
【2】Which destination may a camping lover choose?
A.Queenstown.
B.Bay of Islands.
C.Fiordland National Park.
D.Tongariro National Park.
【3】From which is the text probably taken?
A.A research paper.
B.A report.
C.A health magazine.
D.A guidebook.
29、Disneyland calls itself the happiest place in the world. In order to keep visitors happy in its locations across the globe, every theme park in the world is changed slightly to satisfy local cultures and tastes.
Opened in 1983 and larger than the original California Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland is the third most visited of any theme park in the world after the two Disney parks in the US. Like Walt Disney World in Florida, Cinderella’s Castle is located at the centre of the park.
But like karaoke, which originated in Japan and is a country-wide obsession (痴迷), Disneyland gives the often-reserved (矜持) Japanese people a place to show their noisy side. In Tokyo Disneyland, even adult visitors will sing, clap and dance along to the internationally themed live shows, which is a rare sight in the US.
After excitedly entering Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992, visitors can see an arcade that features a small copy of the Statue of Liberty – a gift from France to American in 1886, making it a perfect introduction to this Europe’s only Disneyland theme park.
Unfortunately, the French stereotype of a smoking wine drinker is supported in Disneyland Paris. Many visitors complain (抱怨) that although the theme park is equipped with special smoking areas, most smokers seem to puff away (吹气) in all the open areas, including in queues for rides. Besides this, it is also the only Disneyland in the world where you can enjoy an alcoholic drink with your meal; a French meal without a glass of wine would make for the unhappiest place in the world.
【1】What can we learn from the second and the third paragraph?
A. Tokyo Disneyland is the third largest theme park in the world.
B. Tokyo Disneyland is meant only for adult people.
C. There is no Cinderella’s Castle in Tokyo Disneyland.
D. Tokyo Disneyland is more visited than Disneyland Paris.
【2】What are most visitors unhappy about when in Disneyland Paris?
A. No live shows there.
B. No smoking areas in the park.
C. Much smoking smell in the air.
D. Having to line up for a long time.
【3】What can we infer from the underlined sentence?
A. Drinking alcohol is not allowed in other Disneyland in the world except Disneyland Paris.
B. If you want to be happy, go to Disneyland Paris and enjoy a glass of wine there.
C. The alcoholic drink is forbidden in Disneyland Paris.
D. Disneyland Paris is the unhappiest place in the world.
【4】What is the main idea of the text?
A. The reason for building Disneyland across the globe
B. The introduction to Disneyland theme parks in Japan and the US
C. The difference between Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland
D. The simple analysis of Disneyland’s popularity in some parts of the world
30、It was the first time that I had noticed him properly. Before this, Jack had just been a(n) _________ young fellow and seldom left me a deep _________. But the other day he _________ my attention by asking me to shut up.
"It's just a garden spider(蜘蛛); don't cry!" he said, looking at the animal _________ more affection than I could gather for most humans. I had indeed _________ — I was in the front seat of a jeep and the spider was on my leg! My eyes and mouth were fixed with fear by the creature.
I thought he would pick it up and _________ it out of the jeep. He did something else. He pushed his leg towards mine and held out the cloth of his trousers to _________ let the spider crawl(爬) up his own leg. The spider climbed a little bit and then stuck to his knee. I sat there _________ the spider for any sudden movement — if a tiger had walked by then, I wouldn’t have even looked at it.
I was _________ that the man was completely at ease with a spider __________ landing on his knee. I wondered about this man, who thought about the spider with such kindness, which was __________ for me. When did I lose my sympathy towards the __________? Now, when faced with a row of ants, my first reaction is __________ to cry or attack them. I just skip over them __________ we both carry on. Thanks to Jack, I learned to live with the not so beautiful bits of __________.
【1】
A.ordinary
B.excellent
C.unique
D.strange
【2】
A.effect
B.contact
C.impression
D.comment
【3】
A.fixed
B.paid
C.concentrated
D.attracted
【4】
A.without
B.with
C.against
D.into
【5】
A.smiled
B.screamed
C.moved
D.quit
【6】
A.exchange
B.leave
C.transport
D.throw
【7】
A.gently
B.rudely
C.wisely
D.proudly
【8】
A.looking after
B.looking into
C.giving up
D.staring at
【9】
A.shocked
B.frightened
C.confident
D.annoyed
【10】
A.quickly
B.politely
C.dangerously
D.suddenly
【11】
A.amazing
B.disappointing
C.suitable
D.normal
【12】
A.unfamiliar
B.formal
C.public
D.useful
【13】
A.at least
B.more than
C.no longer
D.not only
【14】
A.and
B.but
C.yet
D.or
【15】
A.mankind
B.nature
C.plants
D.sight
31、根据下面短文内容,在短文的空格处填上一个恰当的词,使短文完整、通顺。
Coffee bars, live music, cinemas and shopping malls—Chinese cities offer everything that a young person might want. But there are many young people who hardly have time to enjoy these things. That’s because they follow what is called the “996” work schedule (时间表) 【1】 at 9 am and finishing at 9 pm, six days a week.
The “996” work schedule has recently become a hot topic of discussion online after a computer programmer set up a website called “996.ICU”. According to the website, working a “996” schedule 【2】 enough rest is unhealthy and could cause people to end up in an intensive care unit (ICU,重症监护病房). This work schedule is now widely used at Chinese tech companies like Baidu, Alibaba and Huawei, New York Times reported. It causes many tech industry workers to complain. One worker from Baidu company said, “I know I am not the 【3】 worker who works overtime I have worked ‘996’ for nine months and I haven’t received any overtime pay. It’s unfair though quite common.” Another worker named Zhang told Quartz, “I can’t sleep well and become ill because of the great pressure. I feel really tired, so I am considering giving up this job and looking for 【4】.”
However, the bosses of some tech companies have supported “996”. Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, said it’s “a huge treasure” for young workers to work “996”. “If you don’t put more time and energy than others, how will you achieve the success you want? If you don’t work ‘996’ when you’re young, 【5】 will you?” he said.
Many have questioned Ma’s words. In a passage in People’s Daily, one writer said “Working ‘996’ is just working overtime. However, working overtime does not 【6】 working hard. Working hard requires efforts and working wisely and effectively.”
A lawyer called Cui Zhendong told China Daily that it is against the 【7】 to use a compulsory (强制的) “996” work schedule. China’s Labor Law clearly announces that workers should work no more than eight hours a day 【8】 more than forty-four hours a week.
32、假定你是李华,得知你的好友Eric对中国传统民间艺术很感兴趣,你和朋友想邀请他本周六上午和你们一起去参观潍坊世界风筝博物馆。请你根据以下要点提示,给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.发出邀请;
2.博物馆简介及主要活动(1987年建成,占地1.2万平方米;欣赏风筝;了解风筝的起源和发展;了解风筝制作过程);
3.期盼回复。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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