1、--What impresses you most when you visit the Acropolis?
-- ________ it is that has brought the grand palace into today’s terrible scene.
A. Where B. What
C. How D. When
2、To our disappointment, the research they have carried out has been limited ____ production profits, ______ making sure that GM foods are safe.
A. to increase, instead of B. to increasing, as well as
C. to increase, other than D. to increasing, rather than
3、----What a beautiful picture!
----It’s years ______ I painted a picture as beautiful as this one.
A. that B. since C. when D. before
4、If you just spend your time________ gains and losses, maybe you’ll get nothing in the end.
A.checking
B.confirming
C.balancing
D.examining
5、All the students ______ their study _______ all the lights went out.
A.were paying their attention on; when B.were fixing their attention on ;when
C.were fixing their attention to; while D.had been focused on; while
6、Many people think that listening to music is a hobby ____ can reduce stress and anxiety.
A./
B.that
C.where
D.why
7、What the doctors really doubt is ____________ my mother will recover from the serious disease soon.
A. when B. why
C. whether D. that
8、—I don‘t think I can afford an iphone 6. It‘s expensive.
—__________ You‘re rich.
A. Who cares? B. So what?
C. No doubt. D. Come on.
9、When he heard the ____ news that an earthquake occurred in Sichuan, a ____ look came into his face.
A.frightened; frightened B.frightened; frightening
C.frightening; frightening D.frightening; frightened
10、________ the diamond, he had to look for a place to hide it.
A. Having stolen B. Having been stolen
C. Stolen D. Stealing
11、With time going by, we have come to realize that creativity is _________ it takes to keep a nation highly competitive.
A. what B. how C. why D. that
12、Choose the correct prepositional phrase to complete the sentence: The children were playing ________ the park.
A.in
B.at
C.on
D.within
13、________, I am studying medicine at a university.
A.In a moment B.At the moment
C.For a moment D.The moment
14、—What do you think of the cars on the exhibition?
—Well, great. But I don’t think much of_______you’ve bought.
A.that B.which C.one D.the one
15、The city built a statue ______ the great writer.
A. in memory of B. in the memory
C. in memory D. to memory
16、The natural environment should be protected because of the important role _______ plays in human survival and development.
A. which B. the one
C. it D. that
17、Instead of making many excuses you can't reach your goal,just hold to your dream and never give up.
A. that B. which
C. where D. why
18、—Do you think the Internet provides us with ________ information?
—Not really. Some is not believable.
A.useful
B.regular
C.universal
D.reliable
19、What the witness said in court was ________with the statement he made to the police.
A.coherent
B.competent
C.complex
D.consistent
20、I think my father would like to know_______I’ve been up to so far, so I decide to send him a quick note.
A.which B.what C.why D.when
21、How to be healthy when your family isn’t?
Trying to eat healthily and get enough exercise can be difficult when your family refuse to get healthy with you. 【1】
Tell your family about your decision. 【2】 You will need their encouragement and support, even if they are not interested in joining you. Once your family see the progress you’re made—Whether you want to lose weight, increase your energy levels or get fit—they may be encouraged to join you!
【3】 It is an important part of becoming healthy. Eating healthy food in the correct proportions (比例) can help you and your family members to lose weight, increase energy,sleep better, have dearer skin and stronger hair, along with other benefits. You should try your best to talk your family members to give up junk food.
Drink lots of water. Drinking water is a key part of a healthy diet and it makes your skin joking clearer and takes weight off. 【4】 We mistake thirst for hunger, so when you feel hungry try drinking a glass of water instead.
Exercise for half an hour per day. It is important to make exercise part of your plan to get healthy. 【5】 Exercise is always easier if you have someone else to do it with you. Even if your family aren’t ready to change their diet, they may be willing to join you for a daily run or dance class.
A.Eat a balanced diet.
B.Don’t share dishes with sick family members.
C.However, with the right attitude and some tips, you can still succeed.
D.It’s important to tell your family about your plans to live a healthy lifestyle.
E.It is strongly suggested that you drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
F.Make sure you are getting enough sleep, you should be aiming for hours per night.
G.Even ten minutes of physical exercise per day can have a positive influence on the body.
22、Travelling is supposed to be relaxing, but if you are not careful, it can become stressful. Here are several things you need to check before travelling.
Pack your suitcase carefully
【1】. You can do this a few days before leaving so that you won’t forget anything important, like an umbrella or sunglasses in case it rains or an extra pair of shoes in case the ones you’re wearing break. You can also pack an extra bag in case you’ll need it for shopping.
【2】
If you’re planning to stay at a hotel, the first thing you need to do is make your reservation. When making a reservation, pay attention to what’s included in your vacation packages, such as breakfast or transportation. The earlier you book it, the better since hotels tend to become fully booked during peak seasons.
Check the weather forecast
Knowing about the weather is important for a happy travel. Checking weather forecasts can help you decide what items to bring like sunglasses, umbrellas or raincoats. 【3】. Especially, when you are travelling somewhere far from home, it’s possible that extreme weather conditions may occur any time.
Make a list of important phone numbers
Make sure you have some important phone numbers. 【4】. You can also store them on your mobile phone so that you can easily access them if needed. Make some extra copies in case something happens with the first copy.
Remember to charge your smartphone
Before travelling, make sure that your smartphone is all charged up. It’s important to keep it fully powered if you need to use it to search for directions and addresses, or upload pictures. 【5】.
A.Search for a hotel in advance
B.Make a reservation for your dinner
C.Write them down on a sheet of paper
D.It’s best to do it a few days before leaving
E.It’s also best not to forget the wire and charger
F.Ensure that you have everything packed for your trip
G.Checking weather forecasts can help you pack for the trip
23、If you’re a fan of fast fashion, your choices may be narrowing in the near future.
At the end of 2020, fast-fashion giant H&M said it would close 350 stores worldwide. Recently, Spanish fashion giant Inditex announced that it would close all its Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius stores in China. It all indicates that fast fashion is slowing down, noted the website Fast Company.
A major reason is the shift in the mindset(心态) of consumers. Millennials, those who were born in the 1980s or 1990s, are now the largest consumer group. Unlike their predecessors(前人), millennials are more financially stable,and thus low-priced fast fashion is not their priority. According to The South China Morning Post, more people are starting to care about quality and the stories behind a product.
Another factor is the growing concern over the fashion industry’s effect on the environment. As The New York Times noted, the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters of clean water and three-fifths of clothes produced in a year end up in landfill(垃圾场). As there is more awareness of the climate crisis, younger people are pursuing more eco-friendly choices.
Molly, 22, is one of them. Before she went to college, she used to frequent fast-fashion shops like Forever 21 and H&M. But after taking a class that focused Fast fashion slows down on the environmental impact of clothing production, her preference changed. Now, she tries to shop in a way that is both sustainable(可持续的) and affordable: She shops second-hand. “My friend showed me how easy it was to be thrifty(节约的). and I developed a new personal style that focused less on trends but on basics that don’t go out of style.” she told MTV News.
In order to survive in the competitive market, many fast-fashion brands are making changes as well. For example, Inditex said that the company plans for all of its clothes to be sustainable by 2025.
“Sustainability is a never-ending task in which everyone here is involved.” said Pablo Isla. CEO of Inditex.
【1】Why is fast fashion unpopular among millennials?
A.Millennials follow former generations’ style.
B.Millennials prefer cheaper clothes.
C.Millennials attach more importance to quality.
D.Millennials like brands with a long history.
【2】What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
A.Unsold clothes are a threat to the environment.
B.Low-quality fashion products don’t last long.
C.Climate change should be blamed on the fashion industry.
D.More people prefer eco-friendly fashion products.
【3】What is Molly’s new way of shopping?
A.She likes thrifty brands.
B.She buys used clothes.
C.She prefers trendy clothes.
D.She buys only necessary clothes.
【4】The author used the example of Inditex at the end to show_________.
A.how competition is becoming more fierce in the fashion industry
B.how sustainability has become the top priority for most fashion brands
C.how the fast-fashion industry is suffering a big loss
D.how a major company can change their products to fit the market
【5】What is the author’s opinion on the future development of fast fashion?
A.Promising.
B.Hopeless.
C.Unclear.
D.Unpredictable.
24、Online Event:What Happened at the Big Bang(爆炸)?
Over the past few decades, we've made unbelievable discoveries about how our universe developed over the past 13. 8 billion years. But we still know very little about what happened in the first seconds after the big bang.
In the latest New Scientist online event, the speaker Dan Hooper will examine how physicists are using experiments to re-create the conditions of the big bang, and to deal with mysteries like how our universe came to contain so much matter and so little antimatter.
•Early bird ticket offer £ 12, and your ticket includes:
—Live lecture lasting 40 minutes
—Question & Answer with Dan Hooper
—On-demand access to a recording of the lecture and Q & A, available(可得到的)to watch for 12 months —An additional 40-minute physics lecture
● About the speaker:
Dan Hooper is a senior scientist and the head of the theoretical astrophysics group at the Fermi National Accelerator Lab, as well as a professor of the University of Chicago. He is especially interested in questions about dark matter and the early universe.
●Event information:
This online event will start at 6 pm on Thursday, July 9 and will last for about one hour. Access to a recording of the event will be available from July 10 to ticket buyers for the 12 months following the live event.
●Booking information:
Tickets are only refundable(可退还的)if New Scientist stops this event. New Scientist Ltd has the right to change the event and its arrangement, or stop the event. Tickets are only available in advance through New Scientist website.
【1】What benefit can the ticket buyers enjoy?
A.Interviewing the speaker face to face.
B.Taking someone else to attend the lecture.
C.Getting a video tape of a 40-minute physics lecture.
D.Watching a recording of the event within one year.
【2】What can we know about Dan Hooper?
A.He works at a university.
B.He is a world-famous writer.
C.He is the head of New Scientist Ltd.
D.His study focuses on questions about online events.
【3】What do you have to do if you want to attend the event?
A.Get in touch with Hooper. B.Buy a ticket ahead of time.
C.Arrive before 6 pm on the day. D.Get permission from the organizer.
25、Mr. Yorkwell was blind when he was seven. He had seen many doctors but none of them could do _________ for him. He could never see the world ________. Now he has a seeing-eye dog. A seeing-eye dog can help a blind man _________ along the streets. He is called a seeing-eye dog __________ he is the eye of a blind man.
On a warm and sunny morning, the bus was full of people _________ Mr. Yorkwell _________ the bus with his seeing-eye dog. There were no seats for Mr. Yorwell at all. He stood among so many ________ before a few bus-stops passed. Then, one man got up and ________ his seat and got off the bus. The dog took little _________ there. The dog began to push the people on each side with his ________. He pushed and pushed until the people around moved away and there was enough place for ________ people. Mr. Yorkwell sat down and the dog got up on the_________ beside Mr. Yorkwell’s. He lay down and put his head on the blind man’s _________. Soon he fell asleep. People around were not ________ with him and all ________ at this.
【1】
A.nothing
B.anything
C.everything
D.things
【2】
A.again
B.once
C.always
D.still
【3】
A.run
B.jump
C.play
D.walk
【4】
A.why
B.that
C.because
D.what
【5】
A.when
B.while
C.before
D.since
【6】
A.got off
B.got on
C.stopped
D.waited for
【7】
A.people
B.animals
C.dogs
D.buses
【8】
A.took
B.started
C.lost
D.left
【9】
A.house
B.seat
C.room
D.place
【10】
A.teeth
B.eat
C.eye
D.nose
【11】
A.one
B.two
C.many
D.all
【12】
A.street
B.bus
C.seat
D.bag
【13】
A.head
B.foot
C.leg
D.back
【14】
A.angry
B.sad
C.happy
D.sorry
【15】
A.spoken
B.smiled
C.worried
D.learned
26、假设你是李华,于2015年3月3日搭乘国外某航空公司航班(flight number BA793)回国,旅途的糟糕经历令你很不愉快,现请用英文给该航空公司写一封投诉信。
信件要点包括:
陈述写信原因
投诉内容: 1.航班延误了7小时
2.登机后的不愉快经历
3.托运的行李箱被损坏
提出你的要求
参考词汇:托运行李:check-in Luggage
注意:1.词数100左右.
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam:
sincerely
Li Hua