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1、Around this point ______, which is humorous and full of a strong local flavor.
A. the story develops B. does the story develop
C. develops the story D. the story developed
2、I think you’d better avoid talking about politics, religion and other ______ topics with him if you are not close friends.
A．sensitive
B．skeptical
C．aggressive
D．attractive
3、She was likely to tell the whole truth, in cases ________ other people would have kept silence.
A. where B. that C. who D. which
4、People often have difficulty facing reality when further scientific discovery challenges _______ they have previously thought to be settled facts.
A.what B.that C.who D.which
5、________ time going on, my home town will become richer and more beautiful.
A.With B.For C.In D.Besides
6、Frankly speaking, I am not sure whether I ________ this in the old days with that kind of equipment, which looks quite odd and ridiculous.
A. should have done B. need have done C. would have done D. must have done
7、The boy played the piano so ________ that all the audience stood up and clapped their hands.
A.good B.well C.better D.best
8、—How marvelous our life is with so many digital devices！
—Yes. I bet our life________the same without them.
A.isn't B.can't be C.won't be D.wouldn't be
9、–The difficult maths problem has been solved by Tom at last.
– Indeed; and the ___ way Tom worked out the problem impressed the teacher deeply.
A. outstanding B. unique
C. particular D. strange
10、----You should have told her about the meaning of the gesture.
----I meant ______, but I had some unexpected guests.
A. to B. to have C. to do so D. doing so
11、— What’s the national flower of Russia?
— ________ ! Let’s go online and find it out.
A．You bet
B．Guess what
C．Give me a break
D．You’ve got me there
12、 Over 1.8 million of Hong Kong’s residents have sent out a clear message against the movement ______ they want an end to disorders and a return to normal life.
A. what B. that C. which D. where
13、I ______ for over 40 minutes, but my food still isn’t ready.
A．am waiting
B．have been waiting
C．was waiting
D．had waited
14、Shirley Temple Black began her film during the Great Depression in the US, ___________ the country’s economy was going through a rough patch.
A. where B. on which C. what D. when
15、—Do you know the big news that Li Ying will marry Wang Ling soon?
—Li Ying marry Wang Ling?________She told me she would keep single.
A．Good for you.
B．You can’t be serious.
C．It doesn’t make sense.
D．I can’t agree with you more.
16、The trip aims to provide the children with a________ of the countryside first-hand.
A．taste
B．reach
C．touch
D．load
17、One Belt and One Road refers to two trade promotion and infrastructure (基础设施) development projects which _______ inspiration from the historic Silk Road.
A.draw B.drag C.hold D.pick
18、(2014·天津卷)Anxiously, she took the dress out of the package and tried it on, only _________ it didn’t fit
A．to find
B．found
C．finding
D．having found
19、— I have decided to take part in the English speech contest, but I’m a little nervous now.
— ________. I believe that you can do it very well.
A．Well done
B．Congratulations
C．Go for it
D．Up to you
20、You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.
A. Everyone B. No one
C. One D. Someone
21、 Agriculture plays an essential role in the rise of the human civilization. Even though agriculture is contributing to employment of a significant part of the population in majority nations, over the years, the percentage of workers has witnessed a steep decline. According to world-wide estimations, not even five percentage of the population in rich nations is employed in the agricultural sector.
Agriculture is still the backbone of the economy in several nations of Africa. According to data released by the World Bank in 2017, the top ten countries where agriculture plays a vital role in employment are in Africa. Burundi, the landlocked nation on the eastern side of the continent, has 91% of its population dependent on it. However, only 15% of the total agricultural production goes to the market. Sweet potatoes, beans, bananas and corn, are some major crops produced on the land.
The second largest employment in agriculture was also registered in an African country； Chad with 87% population working on the field. Other nations which follow on the list are： Somalia, Central African Republic, Malawi, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Mauritania, Madagascar and Mozambique. Amid the developing countries of BRICS, it is India where more people are employed by agriculture. The agriculture in India can be traced back to the era of Indus Valley Civilization. By 2017, 43 % of the Indian population is dependent on the agriculture sector for employment.
Meanwhile, many developed countries witness less than 15 percent of their population engaged in the agriculture sector. These nations include Greece, Malaysia, Russia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and many others. At the bottom of the list stand United Arab Emirates , Singapore and Hong Kong, with 0 % of its people employed in agriculture.
【1】What does the writer want to highlight in the first paragraph?
A.Agriculture is the foundation of civilization.
B.Agriculture is the main sector of employment.
C.Agriculture is the backbone of the economy.
D.The agricultural population is in sharp decline.
【2】Most part of the agricultural produce in Burundi ________.
A.is for family use B.goes to the market
C.is used for export D.goes to the government
【3】Where does Central African Republic rank in employment in agriculture in the world?
A.Second. B.Third.
C.Fourth. D.Fifth.
【4】We can infer from the text that the larger population in agriculture ________.
A.the more developed the country B.the less developed the economy
C.the more advanced the civilization D.the longer the history of a country
22、AirTag, a small Bluetooth-and-GPS-enabled device, was released by Apple in April 2021. This small device aimed at making our lives easier was originally designed to end the trouble of losing keys, wallets or other little objects. However, it may become the “perfect” tracking tool if in the wrong hands. My ex-husband was an early adopter of the AirTag. He and I had a falling out, leading to a divorce battle. In order to win custody battle, he used the little device to track me.
As a tech giant, the Apple company brought great convenience to the users, including me. I had never given a thought to tracking via AirTag until it happened to me. So I started scanning stories about AirTag. I was surprised to find that I was not alone. There were so many people tracked by these seemingly innocent electronic tags in their daily life. AirTag which was originally launched for a better life should have such a dark side in the wrong hands.
People have found that the digital device has the potential for abuse. What matters is how to avoid its danger. Apple has released updates to the AirTag’s functionality very quickly since they hit the market. Meanwhile, Apple has also improved its customer service to deal with the bugs of this kind. If you find an unwanted AirTag following you, don’t panic. Just disable it. You can follow the prompts on your Apple device to learn more about disabling the device. Once you’ve completed the above step, the tag’s original owner can’t keep track of you any more.
Almost every digital technology creates security issues. Nobody can go and live in a cave to remain unaffected. While enjoying its convenience, you need to be aware of the risks it poses, and know how to deal with them. Prevention is more effective in security issues than fixes. After all, a stitch in time saves nine.
【1】What is the original function of AirTag?
A．To track one’s location secretly.
B．To help find one’s easily lost items.
C．To locate one’s phone accurately.
D．To ensure the safety of one’s phone.
【2】Why did the author scan stories about AirTag?
A．Her ex-husband tracked her via AirTag.
B．Many people suffered from security problem.
C．AirTag was a newly released electronic device.
D．She intended to know about its great convenience.
【3】What is advised to do when you are followed by an unwanted AirTag?
A．Have it updated.
B．Make it unable to work.
C．Pay no attention to it.
D．Contact its original owner.
【4】What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
A．People should keep pace with the times.
B．People should use technology in a proper way.
C．People should handle potential digital risks actively.
D．People should bear the responsibility to fix the bugs bravely.
23、 For years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022, demand will grow faster than supply, and that there will be over one million unfilled nursing jobs by then.
So what's the solution? Robots.
Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver medications and other items. It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data. This type of robot will likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact.
A robot's appearance affects its ability to successfully interact with humans, which is why the RIKEN-TRI Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research decided to develop a robotic nurse called Actroid F. It is so human-like that some patients may not know the difference. This conversational robot companion has cameras in its eyes, which allow it to track patients and use appropriate facial expressions and body language in its interactions. During a month-long hospital trial, researchers asked 70 patients how they felt being around the robot and "only three or four said they didn't like having it around."
It's important to note that robotic nurses don't decide courses of treatment or make diagnoses, though robot doctors and surgeons may not be far off. Instead, they perform routine and laborious tasks, freeing nurses up to attend to patients with immediate needs. This is one industry where it seems the interaction of robots will lead to collaboration, not replacement.
【1】What does the author say about Japan?
A.It ranks top in future robotics technology.
B.It takes the lead in offering robotic nursing.
C.It is in desperate need of registered nurses.
D.It provides the best medication for the elderly.
【2】Which of the following best explains “implemented' underlined in Paragraph 3?
A.Cancelled. B.Constructed. C.Improved. D.Applied.
【3】What do we know about the robot Actroid F?
A.It has no difference from a human nurse.
B.It gets favorable remarks from all the patients.
C.It interacts with patients like a human companion.
D.It uses body language even more effectively than words.
【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Cooperation will not be replaced.
B.Nurses will still play their roles.
C.The robotics industry will be promising.
D.Robots can meet patients' immediate needs.
24、 Are you ready for the English assignments: graduation project, presentations, reports, and summaries continuing throughout the semester? Don’t worry if you find yourself struggling with piles of writing work to be done.
Please notice that English Writing Tutoring Program is available now! You can find the detailed information on our official website.
Introduction to the Program
English Writing Tutoring Program has made its comeback! This semester, we have hired assistants with rich experience to offer help in papers, essays and literature by one-to-one consulting.
If you have any question concerning academic writing in English, including topic choosing, framework and composing, you can get lots of advice from our tutors.
With their rich writing experience in essays, daily journals and international communications, student volunteers majoring in literature, science and engineering are willing to give you a helping hand whenever you need advice or tutoring.
About the Team
Professional Teachers as Writing Coaches
Assistants on Duty Every Day
Vast Majoring Field
Outstanding Command of Language Skills
Extraordinary Experience in International Exchanges
With Piles of Articles and Papers Already Published
Services
1. Revision and tutoring on English academic writing.
2. Refinement of English diaries and homework.
3. Revision and tutoring on graduation projects.
4. Advice on English daily uses.
Time & Location
Week 2—16, Mon. to Sun. 7:20 p.m.—9:45 p.m.
Please make individual appointments if necessary.
Location: 6A013, CASS Building
Online Approach
After completing the questionnaire on our website and submitting it, project members will contact you and invite you to join the writing assistant’s online Q&A group and arrange one-to-one consultation.
Contact
If you have any other needs or questions, please contact us through e-mail: writinglearning @ualberta. ca.
【1】What can we learn about the program?
A．It is a first-year program.
B．There are no teachers involved in this program.
C．You can ask questions about writing on the website.
D．Help in papers and essays will be offered in the program.
【2】What service does the program offer to students?
A．Spoken English practice.
B．How to use English in daily life.
C．How to publish academic papers.
D．Refinement of Chinese homework.
【3】How can a student have the one-to-one consulting?
A．Through e-mail.
B．By making an appointment at the office.
C．By filling up the questionnaire on the website.
D．By going to 6A013, CASS Building during the working hours.
25、 Judy Heumann grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She ______ Polio(小儿麻痹症) at just 18 months old. Although she ______ , the virus paralyzed her, making her have ______ use of her hands and legs. At the time, it wasn`t ______ for parents send their disabled children to an institution. However, her parents refused to send their daughter ______ . They just decided that they were going to ______ their daughter. Her mother tried getting her ______ to kindergarten, but many schools rejected her, claiming Heumann was a potential danger. ______ , she received 2 hours of homeschooling a week until she was in the 4th grade.
Eventually, Heumann was accepted into a New York City public school program for students with disabilities, but her life was ______ normal, disconnecting from the rest of the school. She persisted, becoming the first ______ from her grade school program to go to high school and eventually college. Her dream was to become a teacher. But since there'd never been a teacher hired in New York City who used a ______ , she knew there would be more ______ to overcome. She was ______ her teaching license by the Board of Education. Fortunately, a reporter ______ to her, and soon, two articles about her experience were ______ . Then, at age 22, Judy became the first teacher using a wheelchair hired in New York City.
A．had
B．brought
C．touched
D．infected
A．escaped
B．hurt
C．survived
D．recovered
A．little
B．limited
C．full
D．flexible
A．impossible
B．abnormal
C．immoral
D．uncommon
A．away
B．out
C．off
D．over
A．care
B．leave
C．abandon
D．support
A．adjusted
B．addicted
C．admitted
D．adopted
A．Instead
B．Besides
C．Moreover
D．Otherwise
A．nearly
B．more than
C．rather
D．far from
A．teacher
B．student
C．volunteer
D．visitor
A．walking stick
B．wheelchair
C．deaf-aid
D．guide dog
A．barriers
B．weaknesses
C．differences
D．failures
A．presented
B．offered
C．denied
D．awarded
A．broke in
B．reached out
C．came over
D．took apart
A．covered
B．delivered
C．published
D．made
26、假定你是校学生会主席李华，上周末学生会举办了中国诗词翻译大赛，得到了外教Thomas的大力帮助，请你给Thomas写一封邮件，表示感谢，内容包括：
1.感谢外教的帮助；
2.同学们的收获；
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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