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1、The course normally attracts 200 students per year, ______ up to half will be from overseas.
A. of whom B. for whom C. with which D. in which
2、Many people believe we are heading for an environmental disaster ________ we basically change the way we live.
A．but
B．though
C．unless
D．in case
3、A broad smile spread_____ Jack’s face when he eventually gained a scholarship.
A. across B. through C. at D. in
4、--- Has your wife come back from Africa?
---Yes, but she _____here for only one month before she went on another expedition to Cuba
A. has been B. was C. will be D. would be
5、With the advance of technology, the way we make friends and communicate with them has changed________.
A．successfully
B．significantly
C．seriously
D．smoothly
6、After winning China’s first ever Olympic gold medal in snowboarding, Su Yiming, encouraged other youngsters to ______ their goals.
A．apply
B．pursue
C．adapt
D．change
7、They were initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _____ from parents.
A.recognition B.toleration C.opposition D.presentation
8、--- Hey, Sherly, welcome back! __________?
---- Ok, I guess. My son and I went to Hainan and enjoyed the beautiful scenery there.
A. How was your holiday B. How is your son
C. Where did you go for holiday D. What did you do in your holiday
9、________ for two days, Jessica managed to finish her project ahead of time.
A. To work B. Worked
C. To be working D. Having worked
10、This is the only way that I can think of _______ the problem of water waste in urban areas.
A．settling
B．to settle
C．settle
D．settled
11、—I have no idea what made the students so excited and crazy.
—______ it have been their team’s victory in the finals?
A. Must B. Could
C. Would D. Should
12、Wedidn’tget a hotel room because we ______ in advance.
A. hadn’t booked B. haven’t booked
C. weren’t booking D. wouldn’t book
13、—I hope to take the computer course.
—Good idea. __________ more about it, visit this website.
A. To find out B. Finding out
C. To be finding out D. Having found out
14、Probability is the mathematical study of the_____ of an event's occurrence.
A.desire B.likelihood C.result D.effect
15、People around us ______ affect our thoughts and behaviors.
A. must B. can
C. should D. would
16、--- You didn't sleep well yesterday?
--- No, it was so cold. The fire in the fireplace________.
A．burnt out
B．put out
C．died out
D．went out
17、_____by the English teacher for the high grade, I felt my effort finally paid off.
A. Praise B. Praised C. To praise D. Praising
18、This restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere ______ many others are short of.
A. where B. when
C. that D. what
19、In our class, when the bell rang and the teacher closed his book, it was a __________ for everyone to stand up.
A．signal
B．chance
C．mark
D．measure
20、Murdoch noted that US media are focusing on Xi’s upcoming state visit, from Tuesday to Friday, _______ Xi’s exchanges and interactions with all walks of life there.
A. as far as B. as long as
C. as well as D. as much as
21、 Across the United Kingdom, as the COVID-19 crisis has bitten deeper, its citizens have started a new practice: Emerging from self-isolation every Thursday night at 8 p.m. to clap, cheer, and bang pots and pans to show support for the country’s front-line doctors and nurses.
But as the death toll today hit a single-day U.K. record of 980-and with the peak death rate still estimated to be two weeks away-the crisis caused by the scale of the pandemic has been worsened here by a new degree of political uncertainty. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to the hospital on Sunday and has spent his days and nights in intensive care fighting the virus, surrounded by the doctors and nurses of the National Health Service.
The U.K. is not alone in showing new found public affection for key workers, nor in facing an unprecedented public health emergency that has, in Europe, especially affected Italy, Spain, and France. A recent U.K. government appeal for 250,000 volunteers to help the NHS (National Health Service) yielded an army of 750,000 would-be helpers.
But the pandemic finds the U.K. at a politically uncertain moment, as a nation finally emerging from three and a half years of political issue over its chaotic departure from the European Union. A December election that gave a decisive victory to Mr. Johnson and the ruling Conservative Party added clarity to a Brexit mandate and was seen by many as a potential first step in healing deep divisions in Britain’s political and social structure.
Acknowledging the impact of the coronavirus on daily lives, Queen Elizabeth II, in a rare address on Sunday, praised the “national spirit” and thanked NHS and care workers, whose “every hour” of hard work “brings us closer to a return to a more normal time.” Calling on citizens to “remain united and resolute” to overcome the pandemic, she sought to provide comfort. “While we may have still more to endure, better days will return We will meet again,” she said.
【1】What contributed to worsening the current crisis in the U.K?
A.The pandemic of COVID-19. B.Political instability.
C.The vote for Brexit. D.The December election.
【2】The British showed widespread support to the fight against coronavirus EXCEPT by .
A.clapping, cheering, and banging pots and pans every Thursday night
B.advocating volunteers to help the NHS
C.organizing 750,000 helpers to join the army
D.praising the “national spirit” in Queen’s speech
【3】It can be inferred from the passage that .
A.The death toll set a new single-day record and the peak death had arrived
B.Prime Minister Boris Johnson was receiving good medical treatment
C.the COVID-19 has been found in European history
D.Conservative Party has healed the deep political and social divisions
【4】Where might the passage come from?
A.A noticeboard. B.A private e-mail.
C.A research paper. D.A newspaper.
22、From the modem London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modem times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh da Vinet. Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modem, Britain’s national museum of modem and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery’s restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks — all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
【1】Which one should they visit if visitors want to get a better view of London’s famous landmarks?
A. The Tate Modem.
B. The British Museum.
C. The National Gallery.
D. The Coca-Cola London Eye.
【2】What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?
A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.
B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.
C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.
D. Both exhibit modem and contemporary art.
【3】What can visitors do in Madame Tussauds?
A. Enjoy Shakespeare’s works.
B. Watch Lady Gaga’s performance.
C. See figures of many influential people.
D. Talk to some famous people face to face.
23、Since English biologist Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859, scientists have vastly improved their knowledge of natural history. However, a lot of information is still of the speculation, and scientists can still only make educated guesses at certain things.
One subject that they guess about is why some 400 million years ago, animals in the sea developed limbs (肢) that allowed them to move onto and live on land.
Recently, an idea that occurred to the US paleontologist (古生物学家) Alfred Romer a century ago became a hot topic once again.
Homer thought that tidal (潮汐的) pools might have led to fish gaining limbs. Sea animals would have been forced into these pools by strong tides. Then, they would have been made either to adapt to their new environment close to land or die. The fittest among them grew to accomplish the transition (过渡) from sea to land.
Romer called these earliest four-footed animals “tetrapods”. Science has always thought that this was a credible theory, but only recently has there been strong enough evidence to support it.
Hannah Byrne is an oceanographer (海洋学家) at Uppsala University in Sweden. She announced at the 2018 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Oregon, US, that by using computer software, her team had managed to link Homer’s theory to places where fossil deposits (沉积物) of the earliest tetrapods were found.
According to the magazine Science, in 2014, Steven Balbus, a scientist at the University of Oxford in the UK, calculated that 400 million years ago, when the move from land to sea was achieved, tides were stronger than they are today. This is because the planet was 10 percent closer to the moon than it is now.
The creatures stranded in the pools would have been under the pressure of “survival of the fittest”, explained Mattias Green, an ocean scientist at the UK’s University of Bangor. As he told Science, “After a few days in these pools, you become food or you run out of food... the fish that had large limbs had an advantage because they could flip (翻转) themselves back in the water.”
As is often the case, however, there are others who find the theory less convincing. Cambridge University’s paleontologist Jennifer Clark, speaking to Nature magazine, seemed unconvinced. “It’s only one of many ideas for the origin of land-based tetrapods, any or all of which may have been a part of the answer,” she said.
【1】Who first proposed the theory that fish might have gained limbs because of tidal pools?
A. Alfred Romer. B. Charles Darwin.
C. Hannah Byrne. D. Steven Balbus.
【2】Why were tides stronger 400 million years ago than they are today according to Steven Balbus?
A. There were larger oceans.
B. Earth was closer to the moon.
C. The moon gave off more energy.
D. Earth was under greater pressure.
【3】The underlined word “stranded” in Paragraph 8 probably means “________”.
A. found B. settled
C. abandoned D. trapped
【4】What is the focus of the article?
A. The arguments over a scientific theory.
B. The proposal of a new scientific theory.
C. Some new evidence to support a previous theory.
D. A new discovery that questions a previous theory.
24、 As we live longer and technology continues its rapid development, we can imagine a future where machines will enlarge our human abilities and help us make better life choices, from health to wealth. Through our dialogue and digital pieces, AI will understand our life goals and wishes, our duties and limitations. It will help us plan different life events, so we can spend more time enjoying life’s moments.
The ability for artificial intelligence to understand the complexities and slight differences of human conversation is, however, one hurdle. There are several thousand known living languages in the world today. Adding to the difficulties are the varied ways words are shared and used across different cultures, including grammar, levels of education and styles of the speakers. Google Duplex, the technology supporting Google Assistant, which places phone calls using a natural-sounding human voice instead of a robotic one, is an early attempt to address such challenges in human communications. But these are just initial whispers in voice of AI’s long journey.
Beyond making reservations and conducting simple dialogues, virtual assistants will need to become far more useful and further fit into the parts of our everyday lives. Not only will they need to foresee what we need before we ask, they also need to understand the context of our conversations and react accordingly. Imagine a snow day when school is canceled for the kids. Knowing that you must now stay at home with your children, your phone would remind you, asking if you’d like your meetings moved to the following day. Alternatively, imagine how much more pleasant your journey home from a business trip would be if your phone could automatically arrange for a ride waiting to pick you up at the airport, based on your travel plan, location, and habits. The possibilities are endless.
【1】What do we know about AI?
A.They narrow our abilities. B.They limit our better choice.
C.They don’t know our limitations. D.They help us enjoy life better.
【2】What makes it hard for AI to understand what humans say?
A.Low level of speakers. B.Imperfection of AI.
C.Varieties of languages and cultures. D.Similarities between languages.
【3】Which word can best describe the author’s attitude towards AI?
A.Doubtful. B.Approving.
C.Negative. D.Critical.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A.AI Will Replace Humans
B.AI Will Set Goals for Us.
C.AI Will Be Part of Our Daily Lives.
D.AI Will Meet Challenges.
25、Sitting in the vet’s waiting room,Tracy Cooper was worried about her dog,Kia. Tracy,52 years old this year,set up her rescue service in 2001.Since then,Tracy has taken in thousands of ________pets.
The emergency vet tried best,________there was little chance of survival for Kia. Tracy wouldn’t accept that and she persuaded another vet to operate. Kia survived,due to Tracy’s ________.But this was just the latest example of her________ to give up the care for animals-andpersonal survival.
At 27,Tracy was diagnosed with breast cancer and announced 12 months to live.Two operations followed and Tracy ________.“I had a rvo-week-old baby,” she says,“No way was I ________. ”
But somedne left-Tracy’s husband.Thinking his wife would die,he ran off.”There was no discussion,no arguments;he just went________even telling me,and never came back,“ Tracy cries.
Working full-time and ________with cancer,Tracy became tired of city life--chasing money.The final straw came when her boyfriend Sean was caught up in the World Trade Centre attacks.”I realized that time with ________ones was more important than cash,“ she recalls.
Soon after,she ________ her first pet-rescue centre in a back garden of thc house she rented.To help ________ it,she also opened a boarding house ________small pets.“This is somewhere people can bring their ________ when they go on holiday.”
With the help of her parents, she bought her cottage with an acre of land and no close neighbors to ________ about the noise.“There are too many animals to look after, too many people who need a home for their pets,”Tracy says.“They ________on me. I’m not going to die yet.”
What a brave woman fighting against disease and life!
【1】
A．adopted
B．adorable
C．abandoned
D．expensive
【2】
A．because
B．while
C．unless
D．but
【3】
A．patience
B．persistence
C．knowledge
D．wisdom
【4】
A．refusal
B．proposal
C．admission
D．admiration
【5】
A．pulled down
B．pulled off
C．pulled through
D．pulled over
【6】
A．leaving
B．moving
C．escaping
D．hiding
【7】
A．except
B．besides
C．with
D．without
【8】
A．comparing
B．battling
C．competing
D．dealing
【9】
A．proper
B．happy
C．beloved
D．independent
【10】
A．reserved
B．started
C．served
D．restored
【11】
A．spread
B．acquire
C．force
D．fund
【12】
A．with
B．to
C．for
D．at
【13】
A．children
B．pets
C．friends
D．partners
【14】
A．complain
B．bring
C．hear
D．think
【15】
A．concentrate
B．perform
C．insist
D．rely
26、假如你是李华，你最近在某网站购得一部电子书阅读器( Kindle)，却发现商品存在一些质量问题。请你给商品负责人写一封电子邮件进行投诉，要点如下:
1. 购买时间；
2. 质量问题；
3. 你的要求。
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