1、________ makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer.
A.That
B.What
C.Who
D.Which
2、—David,you sweep the floor today,_______?
—With pleasure.I swept it yesterday,though.
A.didn’t you B.do you
C.don’t you D.will you
3、How did you __________ new challenges, like starting a new school or even disappointments at times?
A.handle
B.unfold
C.impress
D.deliver
4、Do visit us________.
A.if you are convenience
B.when you are convenient
C.if it is convenient for you
D.when it is convenience to you
5、Jane has made __________ progress in Chinese with the teacher's help and her own hard work.
A.distant
B.abstract
C.remarkable
D.primitive
6、----Kate, are you ___________only child in your family?
----Yes, but ___________new baby is on the way.
A. a; the B. an; the
C. the; a D. the; the
7、With food, water and electricity ______, the village is suffering a humanity disaster.
A. cut down B. cut up C. cut off D. cut in
8、________you have access to stairs, there are numerous exercises you can do________ just two stairs.
A.Unless, to use
B.While, using
C.If, using
D.When, use
9、The key word here is “solving”.
A.subject
B.object
C.predicate
D.predicative
10、----I wonder if you could go with me to the cinema.
----Don’t disturb me. I ____ a composition all the morning and haven’t finished yet.
A. write B. was writing
C. have written D. have been writing
11、We should consider the students' request _____ the school library provide more books on popular science.
A. that B. when
C. which D. where
12、I hope I will not be called on in class as I’m not yet ________ prepared.
A.attentively
B.approximately
C.actively
D.adequately
13、Last week we visited the farm ______ fruit was popular all over the world.
A. that B. where
C. what D. whose
14、People in ancient times took _______ for granted that the sun moved round the earth.
A. this B. which C. one D. it
15、World Food Day is held each year to underline the progress that against hunger and that still needs to be made.
A. is made B. was made
C. has been made D. will be made
16、_____ basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.
A. Known B. Having known
C. Knowing D. Being known
17、The woman was so ________ that even the clicking sound of the mouse upset her.
A.generous
B.flexible
C.thoughtful
D.sensitive
18、Some famous online shopping platforms have taken action in a wide range of fields to ensure consumers can buy highquality and ________ goods.
A.artificial B.authentic C.confidential D.correctional
19、The little girl seldom, , turned to her parents for help.
A.if ever B.if any C.if possible D.if so
20、When I was a child, I ________ watch TV whenever I wanted to.
A. should B. could
C. must D. need
21、 Jeremy grew up being active in sports. But he never thought about healthy eating until he found himself gaining weight several years after college. Last week, Jeremy hit a turning point when he found that he was too out of shape to play in a company football team. He decided to change his eating habits.
The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found that giving up fast food wasn’t that difficult. Now, he says, “I don’t even like it anymore.” When Jeremy does go out to eat, he tries to pick menu items that he knows are healthier. He orders salads and lower-fat sandwiches instead of hamburgers, and he drinks water instead of soda pop. “I try to order things that are already prepared the way I would like them to be prepared.”
Planning meals has been a key to Jeremy’s success. It helps him avoid getting too hungry and eating fast food. Each week he plans what he will eat for each meal, and he shops for groceries (食品杂货) with his plan in mind. “It’s a lot easier to make healthy choices when you’re just planning ahead for it.” Rather than cutting out certain foods, Jeremy sometimes includes his favourite foods in his eating plan. “That way I don’t feel like I’m letting myself down by not sticking to my plan.”
Jeremy’s friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier. They have helped him to make a habit of his healthy eating changes. “It made me feel pretty good, especially when people started making comments about the changes I was making,” he says. “You just get the positive energy.”
【1】What made Jeremy decide to change his eating habits?
A.Higher food prices. B.Weight gain in college .
C.Dislike of unhealthy foods. D.Failing to join a football team.
【2】What did Jeremy think of giving up fast food?
A.It was too easy for him. B.It made him uncomfortable.
C.It was not as difficult as he thought. D.It meant stopping going out to eat.
【3】What played the most important role in Jeremy’s healthy eating?
A.Eating less at mealtimes. B.Making plans ahead of time.
C.Following his friends’ advice. D.Cutting out all unhealthy foods.
【4】How does Jeremy feel about people’s comments?
A.Surprised. B.Encouraged C.Worried. D.Interested.
【5】In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?
A.Health. B.Science. C.Education. D.Entertainment.
22、 French children are saying “Hello” to the new academic year and “Bye” to their cellphones during school hours. That’s because a new law has come into effect which bans phone use by students up to the age of 15. The law, which follows a campaign promise by French President Emmanuel Macron, also bans tablets and smart watches.
The ban is also in place at break times, with exceptions in case of emergency and for disabled children, the French Education Ministry said in a statement. In emergencies, students can ask their teachers for permission to use their phones. Meanwhile, high schools can voluntarily carry out the measure.
Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer said the new rules aim to help children focus on lessons, better socialize and reduce social media use. The ban is also designed to fight online bullying(欺凌) and prevent thefts and violence in school. Blanquer has told the media that the new law would improve self-control among France’s 12 million school students, nearly 90% of whom have mobile phones. “Being open to technologies of the future doesn’t mean we have to accept all their uses,” Blanquer said in June as the bill was going through in Parliament.
School administrations will decide how to put through the ban and a series of practical measures will be adopted to store students’ phones in lockers or allow them to keep them, switched off, in their backpacks. The law allows teachers to take away the phones until the end of the day in case of someone disobeying the bans.
Jacqueline Kay-Cessou, whose 14-year-old son, David, is entering eighth grade at the Camille See International School, told ABC News she was happy to hear of the ban. “It’s fantastic news. It’s something I’ve wanted for years,” Kay-Cessou said. “I think phones are harmful socially. Kids can’t think and sit still anymore and it’s highly addictive.”
【1】What can we know about the new rule?
A.The new rule is welcomed by teachers.
B.French students can use phones during breaks.
C.French students can bring phones to school.
D.The new rule bans all the electronic products at school.
【2】Which of the following is the benefit of the new rule?
A.Saving resources.
B.Opening to technologies.
C.Helping fight online bullying.
D.Reducing the misuse of electronic products.
【3】What is the opinion of Jacqueline kay-Cessou?
A.Parents should take away cellphones.
B.The school should be strict with students.
C.The cellphone help people socialize better.
D.The cellphone brings a lot of harm to students.
【4】In which section of a newspaper may this text appear ?
A.Science. B.Education.
C.Culture. D.Entertainment.
23、When the weather’s hot, do you enjoy a glass of Brad’s Drink while watching your TV made by Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, and surfing the web using a search engine called BackRub? No? Neither do I. That’s because all these companies have changed their names.
Brad’s Drink is now Pepsi. The mouthful that was Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering has become, simply, Sony. And BackRub is now known as Google. Though I must admit, the idea of a back massage does sound good right now!
Joking aside, choosing the right name for your start-up is a serious matter. Think of the case of a small Canadian company called Research in Motion, who in 1998 had just developed a high-tech mobile phone that could send emails.
They were torn between names like MegaMail and ProMail. Then they sought the help of consulting firm Lexicon, who specialize in brand names. They had other ideas. They brainstormed words connected to enjoyment and freshness. Someone said.
Lexicon’s boss added two capital letters, and there you have it: BlackBerry was born. Since then it has sold over 33 million handsets to customers around the world. Would it have sold as well if it was called MegaMail? Who knows?
Recently, BlackBerry sales have been overtaken by Android phones and Apple’s iPhone. Lexicon’s founder David Placek is a big fan of simple brand names like those Apple chooses: the iPhone. They l0ok a household word and by putting one letter in font of it, it ends up being game changing.
So, for all you entrepreneurs(企业家)out there, make sure you allow time to develop a catchy and memorable name. Think about what makes your company different. What’s your USP (独特的销售主张) ? Maybe you can reflect that in your name.
What about you? What would you call a company if you had one?
【1】Which of the following is the original name of BlackBerry?
A. Brad’s Drink.
B. Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering.
C. BackRub.
D. MegaMail and ProMail.
【2】What is Lexicon?
A. A consulting company.
B. A handset company.
C. A drink company.
D. A telecommunication company.
【3】What is Lexicon good at?
A. Giving proper names to persons.
B. Giving proper names to a brand.
C. Making Android phones.
D. Making its company different.
【4】What would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Art of Designing
B. Apple’s iPhone
C. The Art of Naming
D. Research in Motion
24、 Are you a moviegoer? If, like me, you’re a fan of film, then there’s no better place to watch something than on the big screen at the cinema. You enter the dark theatre and take your seat, ready to be entertained. But while you are absorbed in some movie magic, many others are now getting their film fixed at home.
Over the last few years, cinemas have seen a comeback. Customers have been attracted by comfortable seats, and lots of choice of things to watch. Multiplexes in particular can screen up to twenty films at the same time, suiting all different tastes. In addition, 3D and even 4D movies can give the audience an extra immersive experience. So what’s not to like about a trip to the cinema?
The coronavirus pandemic has put the future of cinema under the spotlight. Some have had to close because of reduced ticket sales. In the UK, it’s brought about a surgein TV watching and online streaming. It’s reported that half of UK adults will keep and continue using their new streaming subscriptions.
This isn’t great news for cinemas. They rely on the release of a big blockbuster to bring the crowds back, but the launch of new films, such as James Bond: No Time To Die, are being delayed. Disney has released its $200m blockbuster, Mulan, online instead of in movie theatres. John Fithian, from the National Association of Theatre Owners, told Variety magazine: This idea of waiting out the pandemic to make your movies more profitable doesn’t make sense to me. There won’t be as much of an industry left to play your movies in if you do that.”
【1】What’s mainly talked about in paragraph 2?
A.Why people don’t like to go to cinema.
B.What has helped cinemas make a comeback.
C.How cinemas have developed in the last few years.
D.Whether cinemas can remain popular in the future.
【2】What does the author say about watching films at home?
A.It can hardly suit all different tastes.
B.It’s time-consuming due to various distractions.
C.It offers audience a variety of films free of charge.
D.It’s not as enjoyable an experience as going to cinemas.
【3】What does the underlined word “surge” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Potential influence.
B.Short-term benefit.
C.Sudden increase.
D.Fierce competition.
【4】Which view would John Fithian agree with?
A.The release of blockbusters cannot bring the crowds back.
B.Releasing films online is an alternative during the pandemic.
C.The pandemic hasn’t had a great impact on the film industry.
D.Delaying the release of blockbusters can bring in more profits.
25、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am so thankful that there are still kind and helpful people in the world. I _______ into the gas station to get gas and a drink on Thursday morning on my way to _______ Well,then I noticed that my tyre was _______ The guy behind the counter was going to _______,but he couldn't leave the store. I walked _______ and just asked a total _______. He jumped right into _______. He also taught me how to change a tyre. We _______ when he changed my tyre. I told him that I was a preschool teacher at Head Start. He changed my tyre and I _______ him and then went to the school.
Later that morning, my supervisor (管理人)took a call for me. It was the __________gentleman that changed my tyre. He called Head Start __________ me! He said that he __________ about me all the way to work and worried. He found my __________, And speaking with my supervisor, he told her that he wanted to buy me a tyre! It was __________ !
I was so thankful! My supervisor took the call and he said that he wanted me to __________ him at Walmart Today at 2 on Sunday. So, I got to Walmart Today on Father's Day. And this kind man was there. He kept his __________ ! It was an amazing __________ that he wasn't obligated (有义务的)to do, but did it out of the __________ of his heart! I thought he was __________going to get one tyre,but __________ getting four tyres!!!
【1】A.ran B.sneaked C.walked D.pulled
【2】A.study B.work C.relax D.play
【3】A.old B.weak C.flat D.improper
【4】A.help B.come C.request D.leave
【5】A.inside B.ahead C.away D.outside
【6】A.specialist B.stranger C.friend D.passenger
【7】A.place B.response C.action D.consideration
【8】A.chatted B.argued C.discussed D.shared
【9】A.greeted B.called C.hugged D.thanked
【10】A.handsome B.nice C.busy D.diligent
【11】A.learning about B.looking after C.looking for D.researching into
【12】A.thought B.knew C.cared D.heard
【13】A.hometown B.situation C.position D.workplace
【14】A.frightening B.amazing C.disappointing D.inspiring
【15】A.join B.visit C.meet D.reward
【16】A.word B.right C.chance D.decision
【17】A.promise B.support C.schedule D.gesture
【18】A.excitement B.kindness C.curiosity D.desire
【19】A.just B.soon C.still D.almost
【20】A.thought of B.gave up C.ended up D.wished for
26、阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
We may meet many teachers in our life, but the teacher impresses me most in my life must be Mrs. B. She is the one who can not only see through the ordinary to discover the potential of individuals but also put it to the full play.
I was sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying.
On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. B. informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. There were only a handful of sociable people in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other.
The next day, I anxiously awaited the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. B called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called. So I’m in group three, I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake!
Then I heard it. The last group: “Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina.” The moment I heard my name Karina announced, I could feel the tears well in my eyes. Turning around, I glanced through all my new partners. How could I face being in that group. They were all misfits-the boy who barely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who wore weird clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends.
注意:1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B.
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Paragraph 1:
I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B.
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