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1、The app “Baicizhan” _______ help us enlarge our vocabulary in an active and fun way.
A．is meant for
B．has meant for
C．is meant to
D．has meant to
2、After the earthquake, the first thing the government did was to provide ______for the homeless families.
A. accommodation B. resources C. furniture D. recreation
3、 I’m ______ a diet, since I put ______ weight easily.
A.in; on B.on; in C.in; in D.on; on
4、We hope that as many people as possible join us for the picnic tomorrow.
A.need B.can C.must D.should
5、It was through her small but very powerful words _______ she said everything that needed to be said, and it truly changed my life.
A.which B.that C.in which D.when
6、I _________ my driving test but I didn’t operate carefully.
A.should pass B.may pass
C.might have passed D.might pass
7、—Oh, no! I failed my math test again!
— ______. Practice makes perfect.
A.It’s hard to say. B.It’s up to you. C.You’re not alone. D.I’m afraid not.
8、It snowed heavily; ______, lots of flights have been put off until further notice.
A.or else B.as a result
C.as well D.as a matter of fact
9、That girl ____ to the neighbour for what she said.
A.apologized B.forgave C.congratulated D.thanked
10、This major road is ______ construction. We’d better take an alternative way.
A. in B. on C. under D. with
11、Is this the reason______ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?
A. he explained B. how he explained C. what he explained D. why he explained
12、The parents attempted to marrying the boy, though motivated but without a handsome pay, a decent car or a respectable apartment.
A.encourage their daughter from B.discourage their daughter into
C.dissuade their daughter into D.persuade their daughter out of
13、At the station ______ a teacher and two students on their way to the city.
A.were B.was C.is D.sits
14、At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and ________ down to eat our picnic lunch.
A.sitting B.having sat C.sat D.to sit
15、_____ his conclusion on the evidence he collected on the spot, he proved that the murderer was guilty.
A．Based
B．Basing
C．To base
D．Being based
16、"They are so used to me that they know my schedule," he muttered. Thinking about that for a moment, he realized that it could be the other way around: that it was he who had __________their schedule.
A. become attached to B. been captured by
C. become accustomed to D. become separated from
17、With the help of other people, the people in the south of China _____________ the most difficult time in recent 50 years.
A.overcame B.saw C.found D.directed
18、_______, Toscanini was born in Italy in 1867.
A.He was a great conductor B.A great conductor
C.A great conductor who was D.Though a great conductor
19、—I'm afraid we need to hurry. Our teacher will come to meet us in a minute.
—________. He called and said he would be late.
A.There you go again B.Don't risk your neck
C.Take your time D.Save your breath
20、With my friend, who is a mechanic, ______ me, I’m sure this second-hand motorbike will soon be as good as new.
A.having helped B.helping C.helped D.helps
21、These masterpieces in the Louvre Museum reach out to us across the centuries ______ time itself were nothing.
A.even if B.even though C.as though D.only if
22、He spent quite some time trying to____what Kurt would be doing.
A.turn out B.reach out C.figure out D.look out
23、Helen________ go on the trip with us, but she isn’t quite sure yet.
A.shall B.may C.must D.can
24、______ to pass his driving test, Mike received the training again.
A．Fail
B．Failed
C．Having failed
D．To fail
25、—Shall I get you something to drink?
—Thanks, but don’t _____. I have to leave now.
A.make B.annoy C.disturb D.bother
26、 White chocolate, German chocolate, ice cream: There are hundreds of types of birthday cake in the world, each beautiful in its own sugary way. You are likely to enjoy one during at least one (hopefully all) of your birthday parties. But in between delicious bites of cake, have you ever stopped and wondered, “Why am I eating this? What makes this dessert fit to celebrate the day of my birth?”
It’s because you are as important and beloved as the gods. Kind of.
The ancient Egyptians are thought to have “invented” the celebration of birthdays. They believed when pharaohs (法老) were crowned, they became gods, so their coronation (加冕) day was a pretty big deal. That was their “birth” as a god.
Ancient Greeks borrowed the tradition, but realized that a dessert would make the celebration all the more meaningful. So they baked moon-shaped cakes to offer up to Artemis, goddess of the moon. They decorated them with lighted candles to make the cakes shine like the moon. Hence, it is the reason why we light our birthday cakes on fire.
Modern birthday parties are said to get their roots from the 18th century German celebration “Kinderfeste”. On the morning of a child’s birthday, he or she would receive a cake with lighted candles that added up to the kid’s age, plus one. This extra candle was called the “light of life,” representing the hope of another full year lived.
And then, torture — because no one could eat the cake until after dinner. The family replaced the candles as they burned out throughout the day. Finally, when the moment came, the birthday child would make a wish, try to blow out all the candles in one breath, and dig in. Like modern tradition, the birthday girl or boy wouldn’t tell anyone the wish so it would come true.
Since the ingredients (原料) to make cakes were pretty expensive, this birthday custom didn’t become popular until the Industrial Revolution. More ingredients were available, which made them cheaper, and bakeries even started selling pre-baked cakes.
【1】What is the passage mainly about?
A.The origin of birthday cakes. B.The significance of birthday cakes.
C.The history of birthday parties. D.The introduction of cake production.
【2】Who established the tradition of celebrating birthdays with cakes according to the passage?
A.Germans. B.Pharaohs.
C.Ancient Greeks. D.Ancient Egyptians.
【3】The underlined word “torture” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.
A.pleasure B.replacement
C.sharing D.suffering
【4】Why was the birthday cake custom unpopular before the Industrial Revolution?
A.The transport was inconvenient.
B.The ingredients of cakes were expensive.
C.The cake could not be eaten before dinner.
D.The bakeries would not sell pre-baked cakes.
27、How Kids Express Gratitude
Taking time as a family to practice gratitude doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming and the benefits your children will get are profound. Today we’ll be discussing ideas to help your children express their gratitude.
Make a gratitude tree. Start with a large piece of craft paper and draw a tree trunk. 【1】Each day ask your kids to think of something they’re thankful for, write it on a leaf and tape it to the tree trunk.
Go grocery shopping for a family in need. Many stores now offer premade bags to donate right at the checkout line. While this is convenient, the larger the role they play in the act of giving, the bigger the effect it will have on your kids. 【2】
Express your thankfulness for the ones you love. 【3】Print the photos in a 5＂× 7＂ size and ask the kids to write a short note on the back explaining why they’re grateful to that person. Family members, especially those who don’t live nearby, will cherish the present.
Volunteer together. Pick a regular time, maybe one Saturday a month, and volunteer together as a family. 【4】One child may want to spend a day helping to clean up their favorite park while another might want to read books to nursing home residents.
【5】A regular gratitude practice is a wonderful habit to instill(逐渐灌输) into your children. In fact, studies have shown that people who feel gratitude on a daily basis are happier in general.
A．Keep gratitude journals.
B．Start a gratitude practice.
C．Then ask the kids to paint or color it in brown.
D．It will make the experience much more powerful.
E．Let kids take pictures of themselves with their loved ones.
F．If you can find a charity where you deliver the groceries yourself, that’s even better.
G．Let each family member take turns to pick an activity that means something to them.
28、How to keep yourself safe from new virus?
After a new-type coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central China's Wuhan city three months ago, more cases have been reported in recent days. 【1】:
1. Wear masks outdoors
●Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected.
●Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin.
●【2】, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others.
2. Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly.
3. 【3】
Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.
● Before eating and after using the toilet
● After returning home
● After touching trash or garbage
● After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes
4. Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly
● Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections.
● Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports. 【4】
● Seek prompt medical attention if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection.
● Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms.
●【5】. Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock without any protection.
A．If your hands are not visibly dirty
B．Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs
C．Wash your hands frequently and properly
D．Protect yourself and others from getting sick
E．Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary
F．If you’re not feeling well or have symptoms of fever
G．To prevent catching the infection, here’s what you can do
29、 There are few more sobering online activities than entering data college-tuition calculators and gasping as the Web spits back a six-figure sum. But economists say families about to go into debt to fund four years of partying, as well as studying, can comfort themselves with the knowledge that college is an investment that, unlike many bank stocks, should yield huge dividends.
A 2008 study by two Harvard economists notes that the “labor-market premium to skill”— to the amount college graduates earned—decreased for much of the 20th century, but he come back with a vengeance since the 1980s. In 2005, the typical full-time year-round U. S. worker with a four-year college degree earned $50,900, 62% more than $31,500 earned by a worker with only a high-school diploma.
There’s no question that going to college is a smart economic choice. But a look at the strange variations in tuition reveals that the choice about which college to attend doesn’t come down merely to dollars and cents. Does going to Columbia University (tuition, room and board $49,260 in 2007-2008) yield a 40% greater return than attending the University of Colorado at Boulder as an out-of-state student ($35,542)? Probably not. does being an out-of-state student at the University of Colorado at Boulder yield twice the amount of income as being an in-state student ($17,380) there? Not likely.
No, in this consumerist age, most buyers aren’t evaluating college as an investment, but rather as a consumer product —like a car or clothes or a house. And with such purchases, price is only one of many crucial factors to consider.
As with automobiles, consumers in today’s college marketplace have vast choices, and people search for the one that gives them the most comfort and satisfaction in line with their budgets. This accounts for the willingness of people to pay more for different types of experiences (such as attending a private liberal - arts college or going to an out-of-state public school that has a great marine - biology program). And just as two auto purchasers might spend an equal amount of money on very different cars, college students (or, more accurately, their parents) often show a willingness to pay essentially the same price for vastly different products. So which is it? Is college an investment product like a stock or a consumer product like a car? In keeping with automotive world’s hottest consumer trend, maybe it’s best to characterize it as a hybrid; an expensive sunburned product that, over time, will pay rich dividends.
【1】What’s the opinion of economists about going to college?
A.Huge amounts of money is being wasted on campus socializing.
B.It doesn’t pay to run into debt to receive a college education.
C.College education is rewarding in spite of the shocking costs.
D.Going to college doesn’t necessarily bring the expected returns.
【2】The two Harvard economists note in their study that, for much of the 20th century. _______.
A.enrollment kept decreasing in virtually all American colleges and universities
B.the labor market preferred high-school to college graduates
C.competition for university admissions was far more fierce than today
D.the gap between the earnings of college and high-school graduates narrowed
【3】Students who attend an in-state college or university can _______.
A.save more on tuition B.receive a better education
C.take more liberal-arts courses D.avoid traveling long distances
【4】What is the chief consideration when students choose a college today?
A.Their employment prospects after graduation. B.A satisfying experience within their budgets .
C.Its facilities and learning environment. D.Its ranking among similar institutions.
30、 On March 10, 2019, eight-year-old Tanitoluwa "Tani” Adewumi beat 73 young competitors to win the New York State Chess Championship in his age category—kindergarten to third grade. While the _____ is great, what is even more amazing is that the boy ______ learning the game less than a year ago.
Tani and his family _______ in New York City from Nigeria in 2017. Soon after, Tani started to study at the ____ elementary school, P. S. 116, which is near his home. It was here that the young boy was first _______ to the chess. ______ by the game, the boy begged his mother, Oluwatoyin, to allow him to _______ the school's chess club. Considering that the family would be unable to afford the ______, Oluwatoyin emailed chess __________Russel Makofsky, who ran the club. To her surprise and ______, Makofsky agreed to charge young Tani nothing.The young boy made up his mind to practice harder in return for his _______ He has won seven important prizes in less than a year, and ______ #27 in America in his age category.
_______the chess club certainly helps, Tani's success can be largely owed to (归功于)his _____ to the game. The chess player _____ the game for several hours a day. Every Saturday, Tani and his mother ______ to Harlem for a free 3-hour class to help further sharpen his game skills.
He is now busy ________ the National Elementary Championships, which will be held in Nashville, TN. Winning the ________ will bring the chess player closer to his dream of becoming the world's ______ chess grand master (大师). The record is now held by Russian chess player Sergey Alexandrovich Karjakin, who won the title in 2002 at the age of 12 years. We have no ___ that the determined boy will achieve his goal soon!
【1】A.agreement B.achievement C.treatment D.argument
【2】A.began B.enjoyed C.missed D.minded
【3】A.stayed B.worked C.lay D.arrived
【4】A.religious B.local C.strict D.distant
【5】A.introduced B.compared C.invited D.directed
【6】A.Confused B.Encouraged C.Attracted D.Beaten
【7】A.found B.run C.join D.visit
【8】A.bills B.trips C.meals D.fees
【9】A.teacher B.customer C.learner D.farmer
【10】A.sadness B.happiness C.puzzlement D.anger
【11】A.rescue B.wish C.help D.service
【12】A.loses B.sets C.has D.ranks
【13】A.If B.Unless C.Though D.Because
【14】A.devotion B.action C.reception D.return
【15】A.appreciates B.practices C.watches D.creates
【16】A.return B.lead C.point D.head
【17】A.preparing for B.waiting for C.caring for D.searching for
【18】A.friendship B.war C.praise D.competition
【19】A.smallest B.strongest C.youngest D.tallest
【20】A.doubt B.wonder C.problem D.sign
31、短文填空, 每空一词。
The Safe (保险箱)
----- A Rich Man Finds the Best Way to be Truly Rich
Once upon a time, a rich man hired a great mathematician (数学家) to find him a way to make him more money. The rich man was so g【1】 that he even built a giant safe and his dream was to fill it with gold and jewels.
The mathematician worked on the problem for months. One night he said to the rich man “I’ve done it! My idea is perfect! You’ll be wealthy b【2】 your wildest dreams.” The rich man was d【3】 to hear this. Before he left on a long journey, he promised the mathematician double pay to run his business for him.
When the rich man returned, he found that all of his wealth was gone. Very angry, he asked the mathematician to explain. The mathematician told him he’d g【4】 everything away to people in the neighborhood.
The mathematician said “There is a limit to how much wealth one can get by himself. Then I realized that many people could help us a【5】 our goal. By helping o【6】, you could gain the most!”
Disappointed, the rich man went away. As he was walking, every neighbor he met was so thankful to him that they o【7】 him anything he needed.
Over the next few weeks, the man saw the mathematician’s idea really w【8】. He was received with great honor w【9】 he went. Everyone did all they could to help him.
He no longer dreamed of keeping his wealth in a safe. I 【10】 he shared it with hundreds of friends. He was now truly rich.
32、假设你的美国笔友John来信想了解你们学校和你在学校的学习生活情况，请给他写一封回信。包括以下要点：
1. 对学校做简要介绍(拥有80多年历史)；
2. 学校的设施(拥有现代化的教学楼、办公楼；学校环境优美等)；
3. 教师们爱岗敬业、和蔼可亲。
参考词汇：作简介：make a brief introduction; 学习和生活情况：learning and living condition
现代化的：modern; 爱岗敬业的：diligent and dedicated; 和蔼可亲的：amiable
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