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1、The energy program ______ at reducing our dependence on fossil fuels has made considerable breakthroughs in the past decades.
A.aim B.aimed C.being aiming D.to aim
2、Robert went to Shanghai in his 20s, ______ several years later, he became a manager.
A.when B.where
C.which D.who
3、It never occurred to me_____ she could complete the task in such a short time.
A. which B. that C. what D. if
4、Although Mailer was not alone in welcoming the flowering of creativity, the authorities hated it, ______ did many passengers.
A. which B. as C. that D. so
5、In those days, our _________ concern was to provide people who were stopped by the snow storm with food and health care.
A.normal B.constant
C.permanent D.primary
6、According to a plan, Hainan___________into a tourism and consumption destination with global influence by 2035.
A.will build B.will have been built C.are built D.have been built
7、Offered the position of manager, Bob ________, preferring to keep his current job.
A.dismissed B.denied C.declined D.deduced
8、________is the power of global warming that the climate goes from one extreme to the other.
A．Such
B．This
C．That
D．So
9、Difficulties strengthen the mind, ______labor does the body.
A. as B. whether
C. since D. because
10、— Do you know anything about British history?
—______________. I have no interest in it.
A. Take it easy! B. Please don’t bother.
C. It’s up to you. D. No. It’s beyond me.
11、Manchester United has decided that Wayne Rooney will not be sold to any other club no matter how much money is offered or ______ the potential risks of keeping an unhappy player.
A.however B.whether C.what D.whatever
12、Though the program was well-designed, cooperation between the two companies eventually_______ because neither of them was willing to make a compromise.
A.took down B.broke down C.put down D.settled down
13、People all think it strange that the boy should tell what’s written on the paper in another room without looking at it. It really ________ explanation.
A. prevents B. challenges C. interrupts D. confuses
14、--Can I use the telephone on the table, sir?
--Under no circumstances _________ to use the telephone in the office for personal affairs.
A. anyone is allowed B. nobody is allowed
C. is anyone allowed D. is nobody allowed
15、It was David dreamed to be an interpreter, _____ he joined a translation club at the age of 16.
A. but B. so C. or D. for
16、She’s late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about ______.
A. punctuality B. priority C. preference D. privilege
17、The ancient historic site is extremely expensive to________, but the local government spends some money repairing it every three years.
A．preserve
B．deserve
C．appreciate
D．celebrate
18、After the bridge has been widened, the traffic is now flowing________.
A．quickly
B．smoothly
C．cautiously
D．accurately
19、________ well in the coming Art Festival, the children have been practicing dancing every afternoon in the past two weeks.
A．Performing
B．Having performed
C．To perform
D．Performed
20、In some countries,the president can ______ somebody from death penalty.
A. punish B. inspect
C. charge D. privilege
21、 Happiness is an abstract concept. When one thinks of a typical happy person, smiling, laughing and cheering are what usually comes to mind. However, if people stop smiling or laughing, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are unhappy. Happiness has many different levels, and it is difficult to place the word in one concrete category.
Many people believe as people grow older, they will feel more happiness. However, I just find they are not always so. When asking my twelve-year-old sister what made her happy, she initially told me that sleeping made her happy, and then she looked at me for a reaction. When I had none, she changed her answer to food, then to fashion, and then finally to family. Each time she glanced at me, looking for affirmation (肯定) that she had given a "right" answer.
My younger cousin, who is even younger than my sister, gave me an answer that surprised me. It wasn’t eating candy or watching TV that made her happy. It was love. Considering the clear differences between my sister and cousin in their answers, I came to see that age doesn't always largely contribute to happiness.
Asking my grandmother what brings her happiness, she immediately answered "her family" without hesitation. This is something I expected, as my grandma is always a family-centered person. This also aligns with her culture, being from Italy and growing up during the 50s, where family values were at its highest point in society.
Asking myself this question, I think carefully about my answers. Sure, my family, friends and pets make me happy, but so do reading, writing and watching movies. This is why I have come to the conclusion that I have no answer to my own question.
There is no one single thing that makes me the happiest, because, like everybody, my mood depends on many factors. Happiness depends on external factors, as well as one’s personality and age. This is why I have come to the conclusion that the journey of happiness cannot truly be defined, and that there isn’t one thing above all that makes everyone the happiest.
【1】What do we know about happiness from Paragraph 1?
A.It is pursued by nearly all people.
B.It’s difficult to describe it with words.
C.Its highest level is often expressed with laughing.
D.It may have nothing to do with one’s expressions.
【2】Comparing her sister’s and cousin’s answers, the author realized that_____.
A.happiness comes from very small things
B.age won’t always bring people happiness
C.little kids can sometimes give us inspiration
D.some abstract things can make people happier
【3】What does the underlined phrase “aligns with” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Is consistent with. B.Is beneficial to.
C.Breaks away from. D.Gets out of.
【4】What conclusion does the author draw about happiness?
A.Happiness is hard to achieve.
B.Happiness is determined by many factors.
C.The happiest people are often open-minded.
D.One's family gives him the most happiness.
22、 For much of the past hundred years, classrooms have been designed with the teacher seated in front of desks for students. But many educators now say children can do better in a less structured environment.
Bob Pearlman works as an education consultant in the United States. He told The Associate Press that traditional classrooms are a thing of the past. Now students work in 'extended learning areas" that in elude project planning rooms, workrooms, and laboratories, as well as learning spaces for groups and individuals. Pearlman points to Albemarle County Public Schools, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school system invited teams from all its schools to develop learning spaces that would help students deal with complex ideas and work on creative building projects. Now, its elementary school classes have exchanged traditional desks for things like soft seating and connectable tables.
Another change to the design of classrooms is the ability to connect to the Internet. " Classrooms, libraries, and laboratories used to be the only spaces where students spent their school hours. Wireless, laptops and project learning have changed that," Pearlman said. He noted that this has made all school spaces into possible extended learning areas.
David Thornburg, who wrote the book From the Campfire to the Holodeck, said Pearlman's concept catered to the students' need. He said schools should provide spaces based on how humans learn. That could mean one room is used in different ways at different times, or in different ways at the same time.
Earp is with Teacher magazine, a publication of the nonprofit Australia n Council for Educational Research. She noted that in the 1970s, American Robert Sommer, a psychologist, was urging a critical look at traditional classroom designs. Earp said that in addition to newer "freeform" classroom designs, some teachers could find good results with designs that combine new and old ideas. They could try lining up desks at the start of the year and then placing them in groups as the classroom relationships become clearer and project work begins.
【1】What change happened to Albemarle County Public Schools?
A.Classroom furniture. B.Learning materials.
C.Teaching Strategy. D.Studying time.
【2】What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.The new design. B.The existing classroom.
C.The application of the Internet. D.The limitation on learning spaces.
【3】What' s David' s attitude towards Pearl man' s classroom design?
A.Objective. B.Neutral.
C.Supportive. D.Disapproving.
【4】What’s the ideal classroom in Earp's eyes?
A.It should be designed by teachers.
B.It should provide freedom for students.
C.It should focus on comfortable learning environment.
D.It should be combined with both modern and conventional ideas.
【5】What's the passage mainly about?
A.Different opinions about classroom designs.
B.The considerations in classroom designing.
C.Shortcomings of traditional classrooms.
D.The ways to enlarge learning spaces.
23、Eleven-year-old Allan Baltz of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is familiar with the foster(领养) care system. When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with their foster parents Derek and Lesli Baltz.
Last fall when Allan got an opportunity to pay it forward, he made it count.
During the height of the 2021 shutdown, to keep their kids entertained at home, the family decided to switch up their hairstyles. Lesli dyed her hair red and Alice went blue. Derek tried out a mustache, and Allan went the craziest by growing out a long beautiful mullet(胭脂鱼发型)
When friends pushed Allan to enter the USA Mullet Championships competition, Allan initially wasn’t interested because he thought he couldn’t win. However, once he learned there was a cash prize, he changed his tune.
“He instantly was like ‘Oh, OK. I can do it, and we’ll give the money to kids in foster care’” Lesli said. “He didn’t hesitate. He didn’t say, ‘I can get a bike, then give some money away.’ It was just instant that he wanted to give it away.”
After submitting his photo and following up with several weeks of campaigning, Allan took home the top prize in the kid’s division with more than 25,000 votes in his favor.
He split his winnings between two local foster care organizations, Together We Foster and Project Zero, but his impact went far beyond just the $2,500 he donated. His giving heart inspired others to do the same, and he ended up raising an additional $4, 500 for the two organizations.
“People also started volunteering... and donating,” Lesli said. “A few people that we know decided to start fostering because of Allan’s story. The way that people hear it and it inspires them to do something about the foster care crisis is really incredible.” Lesli said she couldn’t be prouder of Allan’s heart for helping others and feels truly lucky to be his mom.
【1】What does the underlined word “it” mean?
A．Spending plenty of money.
B．Passing on love to others.
C．Paying for goods in advance.
D．Winning great popularity.
【2】Why did Allan grow a mullet?
A．It was really a good way to have fun.
B．It was an extremely popular hairstyle.
C．It was required for the competition.
D．It was the craziest thing he’d ever done.
【3】Which of the following words would be used to describe Allan?
A．Talented and decisive.
B．Selfless and open-minded.
C．Generous and kind-hearted.
D．Sensitive and sociable.
【4】What was the influence of Allan’s donation of prize money?
A．It led to the donation totaling $4,500 in the end.
B．He helped to successfully solve foster care crisis.
C．He luckily won true love and admiration of Lesli.
D．It inspired more people to get involved in foster care.
24、 In quiet neighborhoods, you find quiet people going about their lives, doing good things. Harold is one of those people. A quiet man by nature, he finds himself happiest while changing the brake pads on an old truck or replacing a water heater.
As a mechanic, Harold runs a workshop after retiring. His wife Jeannette teaches English at the local high school. With their own kids grown, they don’t need a lot or want a lot, so Harold and Jeannette live a simple life. And while his wife is in the classroom. Harold often walks around in the neighborhood. There’s always a widow who needs a lamp fixed or a teenager who needs a tire changed.
Each day, Harold pulls on his coveralls (工作服) and goes to work. His wife teaches students to speak, while Harold economizes language. “Yep, you got a leak. I’ll get my toolbox.” That’s about as much as you’ll get out of Harold. Even when you thank him, he’ll just wave.
In a world of social media, massive information floods our screens, with various ways to communicate. But if you want to talk to Harold, you have to go to his workshop and knock on the door. It’s reassuring to know that there’s Harold, willing to fix the mechanical things that stress us out. He always works slowly and methodically, removing the old pipe, pulling it to his truck, and cutting a new pipe. He’s done this hundreds of times. There’s no frustration, no hurry, only an ease and satisfaction, like a gardener taking care of his beloved flowers.
Shortly after Jeannette retired, Harold passed away from a rare disease. Harold saved his words, but his friends and family didn’t. A flood of appreciation came pouring out. “He was there when I needed a hand,” many said. What a valuable thing in these days! After all, the purpose in life is not to get the most likes, but to like most what you do.
【1】Why does Harold walk around in the neighborhood?
A．To keep fit.
B．To lend a hand.
C．To look for a job.
D．To pick up his wife.
【2】What will Harold do when you get a leak?
A．Go to fix it willingly.
B．Wave a refusal directly.
C．Work out the costs first.
D．Check the toolbox slowly.
【3】Which words can best describe Harold?
A．Hard-working and modest.
B．Easy-going and efficient.
C．Well-educated and generous.
D．Good-hearted and skillful.
【4】What can we learn from Harold’s life?
A．Silence is gold.
B．Kindness will be rewarded.
C．Like what you do.
D．Live slowly in a fast world.
25、 Recently I have taken a vacation at the eastern end of Ocean Isle Beach, a small town on North Carolina southern coast. It is ______ the mainland by the Atlantic Coastal W aterway. It’s a pleasant seaside town. From my point of view, there were no ______ that the sea here might not always be the______ neighbor.
______, a short walk along the beach quickly provided a different______. Just a few dozen yards away, huge sandbags were______, guarding a number of homes from the sea. As I______ walking, I soon found myself in front of homes that were built actually above the waves at high tide.
I passed a woman walking her dog and asked her about the______.“There used to be two streets of houses in front of these homes,”she told me.“Now, they are oceanfront.”
It ______ the homes at the east end of Ocean Isle Beach were victims of coastal erosion, which is ______ at most beaches in North Carolina and through the world. An eroding beach can ______ several feet of sand a year.
The case of Ocean Isle Beach ______ a key situation about sea level rise: since it occurs relatively ______, it can be easy to think it’s not______. But as climate scientist Josh Willis told me,“If you are not ______ it, you’ re just not looking in the right place.”
“Thanks to satellite______, we know that sea level is rising about 3.3 millimeters a year, a ______ that grows by another 1 millimeter per year every decade or so,” Willis said. “We can’t really ______ a few millimeters of sea level rise a year just by looking at the______ because of waves, tides, etc, but we can definitely see the______ of it both in the short and long term.”
【1】A.connected with B.far from C.separated from D.located in
【2】A.clues B.reason C.symbol D.difference
【3】A.disappointed B.friendly C.embarrassed D.horrible
【4】A.Therefore B.However C.Moreover D.Otherwise
【5】A.consequence B.solution C.conclusion D.insight
【6】A.piled high B.thrown around C.taken away D.broken up
【7】A.stopped B.insisted on C.continued D.hated
【8】A.churches B.villages C.cottages D.homes
【9】A.turns out B.breaks down C.sets out D.shows up
【10】A.rare B.plain C.common D.ordinary
【11】A.collect B.lose C.accumulate D.abandon
【12】A.illustrates B.interprets C.indicates D.imports
【13】A.rapidly B.fluently C.effectively D.slowly
【14】A.taking place B.bursting out C.breaking down D.putting up
【15】A.hearing B.seeing C.proving D.investigating
【16】A.launch B.operation C.function D.data
【17】A.length B.depth C.rate D.step
【18】A.prove B.foresee C.eyeball D.describe
【19】A.bottom B.ocean C.street D.sky
【20】A.scenery B.lesson C.punishment D.effects
26、假定你是李华，你校外教Lucy近期要回国，你班同学准备举行晚会为她送行。请你写一封电子邮件，告知她相关情况，内容包括:
1.晚会目的；2.晚会时间、地点；3.晚会的内容。
注意:1.字数100字左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：a farewell party欢送会
Dear Lucy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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