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1、– The traffic jam is driving me mad.
-- ____ Such is often the case on Monday mornings.
A. Well done B. No way
C. Keep cool D. Sounds good
2、The other two areas ________ the two varieties differ are spelling and pronunciation.
A.in that B.from which C.with which D.in which
3、Perhaps people will ________ of the fact that the Three Gorges Dam may bring changes to the climate around.
A．be convincing
B．have convinced
C．convince
D．be convinced
4、After the earthquake, the first thing the government did was to provide ______for the homeless families.
A. accommodation B. resources C. furniture D. recreation
5、Believe it or not, it ________great courage to tell the truth.
A.pays B.takes C.costs D.spends
6、Who would you rather the report instead of you?
A. have write B. have to write
C. to have write D. to have written
7、—I can’t think why he ________ so angry. I mean no harm.
—It’s typical of him to be sensitive(敏感的).
A.should have been B.must have been
C.might have been D.can have been
8、It is known to all that _______ you exercise regularly, you won’t keep good health.
A. unless B. whenever C. although D. if
9、At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and ________ down to eat our picnic lunch.
A.sitting B.having sat C.sat D.to sit
10、If a book is ， it will surely readers.
A.interested；interest B.interesting；be interested
C.interested；be interesting D.interesting；interest
11、Jack is late again. It is typical __________ him to keep others waiting.
A．of
B．for
C．to
D．with
12、The child is so full of ______ that he can’t keep quiet.
A. strength B. energy C. power D. force
13、________ is even more important is ________ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.
A．When; that
B．What; whether
C．What; that
D．It; whether
14、I have reached a point in my career ________ I need to decide which way to go.
A．that
B．where
C．which
D．why
15、A U.S. company has developed facial _______ software that can help police.
A.recognition B.recommendation C.representation D.reality
16、Now ________ you have a chance to learn abroad, you’d better make the best use of it.
A．then
B．what
C．that
D．since
17、I expected to see her and was surprised by her ________.
A.existence B.absence C.entrance D.acceptance
18、It was not until he came to my support________I freed myself from constant worries.
A.that B.when C.which D.so
19、Beyond, a famous rock band, played its last concert in 2005 and then it officially ______ in Singapore.
A.broke away B.broke off C.broke up D.broke out
20、Before our study we did not have data that could tell us __ those changes were small or large .
A. that B. how C. when D. whether
21、 ______ about wild plants that they decided to make a trip to Madagascar for further research
A．So curious the couple was
B．So curious were the couple
C．How curious the couple were
D．The couple was such curious
22、The order came the soldiers the small village the next morning.
A.that; had to leave B.that; should leave
C./; must leave D.when; should leave
23、People are encouraged to speak openly，but careless words are ________to hurt others’ feelings.
A．possible
B．probable
C．likely
D．sure
24、Do you still remember the farm _____ we visited three months ago?
A.which B.where C.when D.who
25、Bruno still wished that he could go back home to Berlin, although the memories of that place were beginning to ________.
A. appear B. show C. fail D. fade
26、 Small talk – the likes of “What do you have there? Popcorn?” or “The weather today is beautiful, isn’t it?” – is meaningless and a waste of time, according to some people. But scientists believe that it is actually more useful than it may appear to be.
One example comes when you are on a train or a plane. The thought of talking to the stranger sitting beside you can be scary, because you know the conversation is sure to be awkward. But a study by the University of Chicago in the US found that people who chat to strangers enjoy a better ride than those who sit in silence or occupy themselves with their phones.
In the study, researchers asked people at Chicago train stations to start conversations with fellow travelers. Most of them refused to do so at first because they expected not to get a friendly answer. But the result turned out to be just the opposite – most strangers were not only willing to be talked to, but also pleasant to talk to.
“Human beings are social animals,” Nicholas Epley, one of the lead researchers, told Live Science. “Other people are people, too. And it turns out that they’d like to get to know you.”
Apart from making you happier, small talk with strangers can also help you feel connected to your surroundings. Previous studies found that when people are frequently smiled at, made eye contact with and spoken to at coffee shops, they tend to have a stronger sense of belonging instead of feeling like they are being ignored and left out.
And if you are already comfortable enough to make small talk with strangers, you should try to develop it into something “bigger”.
A 2010 study proved that having a deep and meaningful conversation gives you even more happiness than small talk. Participants in the study – 79 college students – reported after the four-day experiment that they were much happier when they had a third as much small talk and twice as many in-depth conversations.
But deep conversations can start with small talk, can’t they? So the first step is to start talking, no matter how casual the topic is. And who knows, maybe an opening line as simple as “I like your hat” could lead to a serious conversation in which you learn something new from a stranger.
【1】What is the reason for the result of the study by the University of Chicago, according to Nicholas Epley?
A.Most people are nice to strangers.
B.People are naturally curious about others.
C.People are afraid of loneliness or boredom.
D.People try to show their good side to strangers.
【2】Which of the following is a benefit of small talk according to the passage ?
A.Wasting less time. B.Getting rid of useless contacts.
C.Coping with smart phone addiction. D.Feeling like you are a part of your surroundings.
【3】What does something “bigger” mean in the passage?
A.Privacy B.Small talk C.Sensitive topics D.In-depth conversations
【4】What is the author’s attitude toward small talk?
A.Positive. B.Negative. C.Doubtful. D.Passionate.
27、
We always enjoy pointing out some unusual holidays to add to your calendar. Now jot these down, learn something new and have fun!
Random Acts of Kindness Day （February 17）
If you have encountered a homeless person and given money, that's a random act of kindness. The idea of this day is to get lots of people doing something kind for someone they don't know with no expectation of getting anything in return. This concept is trickier with social distancing but even a big smile and a “hi!’’ from across the street qualifies.
I Forgot Day （July 2）
Did you forget to call Grandma on her birthday or return that soccer ball you borrowed from a friend three months ago? Today is a good day to clean the slate. Make a list of things you meant to do but forgot. Work through the list, and don't get discouraged if you don't accomplish everything in one day. Just remember to keep the list in a place where you'll see it. Otherwise, you know what will happen.
DOGust First （August 1）
If your family is one of the many that adopted dogs from animal shelters last year, you may not know, for example, Luna or Cooper's actual birthday. The North Shore Animal League thought of that problem in 2008 and picked today as the birthday of all shelter dogs. Give your pup extra love today, and consider what you can do to help other sheller dogs.
World Vegetarian Day （October 1）
It’s not hard to go without meat for one day, but how about one month? The North American Vegetarian Society asks people to help reduce greenhouse gases by pledging to cat no meat, fish or fowl （basically chicken or turkey） in October. The pledge is tricky for kids to make on their own because Mom and Dad are usually in charge of preparing meals. Ask them if you can participate or if the whole family could try it. You will probably be surprised about how many tasty meals are meatless.
【1】Which can be described as a random act of kindness?
A．John accepted a new job for a better salary.
B．Mr. Robert told a story in the lecture today.
C．The Smiths drove their children to school.
D．Sally said “hello” to a stranger in the lift.
【2】What does the author mean by the last sentence in “I Forgot Day”?
A．You may forget your to-do list.
B．You may finish all the tasks earlier.
C．You may miss the chance to celebrate.
D．You may make up with your friends.
【3】Which may you choose to have a birthday party for your pup?
A．February 17.
B．July 2.
C．August 1.
D．October l.
28、 We humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hours—about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day—at our computers, smartphones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad for us? It might be, mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.
Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While it’s true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, there’s no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue—light—blocking glasses are so popular. So, do the glasses work?
“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but there’s no evidence that it may be causing serious damage,” Dr.Rahul Khurana, a clinical spokesman, told Business Insider.
Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn’t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳). More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems isn’t the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So, if eyestrain is the real issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.
【1】What do we know about blue light?
A.It has the shortest wavelength.
B.It’s a kind of nuclear radiation.
C.It consumes a great deal of energy.
D.It may come from electronic devices.
【2】What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses?
A.Evidence of their benefits to eyes.
B.Widespread use of smart devices.
C.Belief in blue light’s harmful effect.
D.Scientific understanding of blue light.
【3】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A.Rubbing eyes makes people strained.
B.Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.
C.Blue light may connect with tired eyes.
D.Eye problems are not easy to deal with.
【4】According to the text, wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be _______.
A.useless B.harmful C.tiring D.beneficial
29、 I don’t realize that I’ve been at college for nearly one and half year until now. Looking back into the last year, what shall I say? It consisted of both happiness and sadness. Life always goes like this, up and down, as is so exciting. Now when I recall the past, no matter how I felt at that time, they are all treasures for me.
That was the moon festival last year, which was also the first time we went out after we entered the college. It was said that the sea in Dalian was well-known and was also a wonderful place to watch the moon. After getting all the food and drinking ready, we four girls set off for the seaside. There were many people and we picked up a less crowded beach. At first, we enjoyed ourselves by drinking and eating. When the moon turned brighter, we played with the seawater. As a result, we were all drenched with water. Bathing in the moonlight, we ran and laughed. We seemed to land on another world, where was full of fresh air, laughter and love. The laughter is still echoing(回响) on my mind so far.
Life doesn’t stay the same, occasionally having a particular taste. That is sadness. What impressed me deeply is a failure in a singing competition. It was the first time I had given a performance on such a large stage in front of so many people. I was so nervous that the whole song was performed out of tune. As you could imagine, I was greeted with boos from the audience. I still remembered how dismal I felt that moment and I sat alone crying at the seaside. After that, I talked to mother about it. She told me that it was not a failure; at least, I was brave enough to show myself publicly.
Everything has passed. I’ve stored them at the bottom of my heart. I am in the second grade already. Yet much needs me to challenge. On the way, there's both happiness and distress. However, I will go ahead just all the same.
【1】The author of the text is ______.
A.a boy B.a girl
C.the passage doesn’t say D.none of the above
【2】The underlined word “drenched” in the second paragraph has a similar meaning with ______.
A.dried B.wet
C.frozen D.washed away
【3】Life, according to the author, is ______.
A.full of happiness B.filled with sadness
C.made up of laughter and tears D.not worth living
【4】How did the audience find the author’s singing?
A.It was wonderful B.It was disappointing
C.The passage doesn’t say D.It was perfect
【5】Which of the following shows the author’s attitude towards future?
A.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B.Do wrong once and you’ll never hear the end of it.
C.Where there is a will, there is a way.
D.Time and tide wait for no man.
30、 I live about a mile from a gas station. In front of that gas station is a bus stop. I see people at that bus stop every single day, but 1 never really have ____ them.
A few days ago in the morning,____ I was waiting at the light in front of the gas station, a man ___a loaded cart down walked in front of me at the crossings. I __ him. He was someone I had seen at the bus station before. When 1 came home later in the day, I____him sitting at the bus stop again. And, the next morning, there he was. When I came home that evening, he was____there. Suddenly I ___he wasn't catching any ____ . So, today I ____ pulled into the gas station and ____ myself. The man’s name is Bill. He was reading a book and I apologized for the____. I told him that I saw him sitting there every day and ____ what he needed, ____ . Bill smiled and told me that the money from his check ____halfway through the month and that sometimes people helped him out with food. I reached for my____ and pulled out every bill in it. He accepted with _____ eyes. He shook my hand and thanked me. ____，I plan on buying some ____ groceries when I shop next and pick up some ____ he likes to read.
I just wonder how many others are like me and see someone in ____ every day, but never think to ask them what they can do to assist.
【1】A.looked at B.searched for C.accepted D.understood
【2】A.until B.after C.as D.since
【3】A.packing B.pushing C.removing D.passing
【4】A.discovered B.admitted C.ignored D.recognized
【5】A.reminded B.noticed C.felt D.prevented
【6】A.still B.ever C.only D.finally
【7】A.occurred B.predicted C.realized D.confirmed
【8】A.thief B.flight C.breath D.bus
【9】A.proudly B.finally C.normally D.casually
【10】A.approached B.presented C.introduced D.mentioned
【11】A.interruption B.disturbance C.mistake D.trouble
【12】A.wondered B.weighed C.desired D.begged
【13】A.even so B.if anything C.just in case D.when possible
【14】A.broke in B.set up C.ran out D.gave away
【15】A.money B.account C.card D.wallet
【16】A.sleepy B.watery C.surprising D.curious
【17】A.Besides B.Instead C.Otherwise D.Therefore
【18】A.delicious B.valuable C.extra D.healthy
【19】A.checks B.books C.words D.comments
【20】A.return B.vain C.relief D.need
31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
NASA is on a journey to Mars, with a goal of sending humans to the Red Planet in the 2030s. That journey is already well under way.
For decades, the agency and its partners have sent orbiters, landers and rovers（探测器）, 【1】 increasing our knowledge about the Red Planet and paving the way for future human explorers. The Curiosity rover has gathered radiation data to help us protect future astronauts, and the upcoming Mars 2020 rover will study the 【2】 of Martian resources, including oxygen.
Building on the robotic legacy（遗产）, the human exploration of Mars crosses three thresholds（门槛）, each with 【3】 challenges as humans move farther from Earth: Earth Reliant, the Proving Ground, and Earth Independent.
Earth Reliant explorations is 【4】 on research aboard the International Space Station. The orbiting microgravity laboratory serves as a world - class test bed for the technologies and communications systems needed for human missions to deep space. Astronauts are learning about what it takes to live and work in space for long periods of time, improving our understanding of how the body changes in space and how to protect astronauts' health.
Next, we move into the Proving Ground, 【5】 a series of missions near the moon called “cislunar space” to test the capabilities we will need to live and work at Mars. Astronauts on the space station are only hours away from Earth, but the proving ground is days away, a(n) 【6】 stepping stone to a Mars mission, which will be months away from home.
Also in the 2020s, we’ll send astronauts on a year-long mission into this deep space proving ground, confirming habitation and testing our 【7】 for Mars.
Finally, we become Earth Independent, building on the knowledge 【8】 on the space station and in deep space to send humans to low-Mars orbit in the early 2030s.
This phase will also test the entry, descent（降落）and landing techniques needed to get to the Martin surface and study what's needed for in-situ resource utilization or "living off the land". NASA is already studying the 【9】 "Exploration Zones" on Mars that would offer compelling science research and provide resources our astronauts can use.
There are challenges to 【10】 Mars, but we know they are solvable. We are well on our way to getting there, landing there, and living there.
32、假定你是李华，你被江苏省淮阴中学学生会邀请为高一学生做一次讲座，主题为“How to deliver a good English speech?”，要点如下：
1. 这次讲座的目的；
2. 具体介绍如何做一次好的英文演讲 (演讲稿框架及演讲技巧)。
注意：1. 词数100词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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