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1、His handling of the situation was ________, which was spoken highly of later by everyone present.
A. respectable B. admirable
C. believable D. responsible
2、Because of my ______ English, I can't make myself ______.
A. broken; understand B. broken; understood
C. break; understood D. breaking; understanding
3、After the bridge has been widened, the traffic is now flowing________.
A．quickly
B．smoothly
C．cautiously
D．accurately
4、In a typical business situation, women, find themselves bumping their heads on "glass ceiling", a barrier to their career which may be impossible to break
A.as they might try B.try as they might
C.hardly as they try D.as they try very hard
5、Take all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not____it later in life.
A．to do
B．to have done
C．do
D．doing
6、The Internet is one of the ways these feelings are conveyed and perhaps never before ______so much to connect different peoples and nations.
A.did it serve B.it has served C.was it served D.has it served
7、Let Harry play with your toys as well, Clare — you must learn to ________.
A．support
B．care
C．spare
D．share
8、To keep slim, Mary ______ Yoga as a form of exercise.
A．added to
B．swore to
C．took up
D．suffered from
9、No one can be sure in a million years.
A. what the city of future will look like B. what will the city of future look like
C. the city of future will look like what D. what look will the city of future like
10、We do not have the and therefore cannot afford the latest computer software.
A. supplies B. facilities
C. sources D. resources
11、—Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow?
—Sure, it rains.
A．since B．but C．unless
12、Jessica has always been honest and straightforward, and it doesn’t matter ________ that she’s talking to.
A. who is it B. who it is
C. it is who D. it is whom
13、_______you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know.
A. In case B. Now that
C. Even if D. Ever since
14、As for how to promote public education, Professor Li gave us a lot of suggestions which ________ reasonable and practical.
A.appeared B.sounded C.looked D.listened
15、He wrote a letter________ explained what had happened in the accident.
A．what
B．how
C．where
D．which
16、It’s reported that boys usually copy the behavior of their fathers’, and girls _________ of their mothers’.
A. that B. those C. one D. it
17、Covid-19 lasted nearly half a year around the world, ________ everybody in many ways.
A．affecting
B．affected
C．affect
D．to affect
18、--- Smoking is bad for your health. ---Yes, I know. But I simply can’t ___.
A．give it up
B．give it in
C．give it out
D．give it away
19、The metaverse is a kind of virtual interactive realm (领域、范围), but it ________just another social media site that allows users from anywhere to interact with each other.
A．belongs to
B．goes beyond
C．results from
D．takes over
20、He didn't selfishly keep for himself the money inherited from his uncle.Instead, he made a ________ contribution to help the community.
A．commercial B．generous
C．comparable D．profitable
21、About 40,000 elephants and 1,000 rhinos are hunted in Africa every year, Poachers kill elephants for their tusks and rhinos for their horns to earn money even though it is against the law. Then other people, called “traffickers”, buy the tusks and horns and ship them out of the country. The traffickers sell the tusks and horns again for even more money, usually in Asia.
It has been hard to catch the criminals. Usually by the time the dead animals were found, the poachers were far away. And when traffickers were caught with tusks or horns, it was impossible to say where the horns came from. Until recently, African scientists are using DNA to help find the criminals and send them to jail.
Now scientists in Africa are using DNA tests to connect traffickers with elephants and rhinos that have been killed. They have used computers to build complete lists of the DNA of almost all of the elephants and rhinos in Africa from any part of the animals-blood, skin, hair, horns, or tusks. This DNA records allowed the scientists to build powerful tools for protecting the animals.
Now when tusks or horns are found on a ship in another country, DNA tests can show where they came from. This information can lead to quick actions in the country where the animals were killed. It can also help police discover patterns in the ways the poachers and traffickers work. With the new DNA information, it is easier to prove that someone has been involved in killing animals for their tusks or horns.
So far, these DNA records have been used to send poachers and traffickers to jail in many countries in Africa. People hope that by punishing poachers and traffickers, they can save the lives of more African elephants and rhinos. That's important, since there are only about 400,000 African elephants and 20,000 white rhinos left.
【1】What is the problem in Africa according to paragraph 1?
A．The loss of the tusks and horns.
B．The increasing number of criminals.
C．The decline of habitats of wild animals
D．The illegal wildlife hunting and trading.
【2】Why do the scientists record the DNA of all elephants and rhinos in Africa?
A．To do scientific research on the animals.
B．To help save more elephants and rhinos.
C．To track the movements of the animals.
D．To recognize African elephants and rhinos.
【3】How does the DNA information of animals help police?
A．By providing evidence of the crime
B．By finding the lost tusks and horns.
C．By discovering the tools of criminals
D．By understanding the habits of animals.
【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．DNA tests can help catch all the poachers and traffickers
B．The number of African elephants and rhinos might grow.
C．It's easy to prevent poachers killing elephants and rhinos
D．The sale of tusk and horn products is illegal in the world.
22、Napping(小睡) may be part of life for most of us. However, some countries where daytime naps have long been part of the culture, such as Spain, now discourage the habit. Meanwhile, some companies in the US now promote napping as a way to boost productivity. “It’s important to try to reveal the biological pathways that contribute to the reason why we nap,” says Dashti from Harvard Medical School.
Previously, co-senior author Richa Sexena at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) and his colleagues used many databases of genetic and lifestyle information to study other aspects of sleep. To gain a better understanding of the genetics of napping, they performed a genome(基因组)-wide association study (GWAS), which involves rapid scanning of complete sets of DNA of a large number of people.
For this study, the researchers used data from the UK Biobank, which includes genetic information from 452,633 people. All the participants were asked to classify their naps during the day as “never/ rarely”, “sometimes” or “usually”. The GWAS identified 123 regions in the human genome connected with daytime napping. Then the participants wore activity monitors called accelerometers, which can provide data about daytime napping. This data also showed that the self-reports about napping were accurate.
Several other features of this study bolster(巩固) its results. For example, the researchers obtained similar findings in an analysis of the genomes of 541,333 people collected by 23andMe, a consumer genetic-testing company. Also, a significant number of the genes near or at regions identified by the GWAS are already known to play a role in sleep.
The team also identified at least three potential mechanisms(机制) that promote napping. Some people need more shut-eye than others. A daytime nap can help make up for poor-quality sleep the night before. People who rise early may “catch up” on sleep with a nap. “This tells us that daytime napping is biologically driven and not just an environmental or behavioral choice,” says Dashti. Some of these mechanisms are linked to health concerns, such as a large waistline and increased blood pressure, though more research on those associations is needed.
【1】What did the researchers at MGH focus on in their new study?
A．The causes of long napping time.
B．The benefits of napping frequently.
C．The genes contributing to poor sleeping quality.
D．The reasons behind the napping habit.
【2】Why did the researchers use the activity monitors?
A．To study the database more efficiently.
B．To find the cause of genetic variation.
C．To guarantee the accuracy of the self-reports.
D．To explore how the participants feel after the naps.
【3】What can we know from the text?
A．American companies encourage napping to make people feel at ease.
B．The subjects of the GWAS come from 123 regions.
C．It is easier to have a nap by shutting eyes.
D．Napping has something to do with one’s biological factors.
【4】According to Dashti, what will the researchers study next?
A．The ways to help people sleep better.
B．The connection between some health problems and the three mechanisms.
C．The impact of environment on people’s napping choice.
D．The causes of and solutions to some health concerns.
23、 For the first time, a woman captain led Britain’s Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Canadian officer Megan Couto made history on June 26 by commanding the troops guarding Queen Elizabeth's London home. Couto, 24, led her Canadian unit in the ceremony, which is witnessed by thousands of visitors to London each year. Her unit is the Second Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry （步兵），also known as The Patricia's".
The British Army said Couto was the first ever female infantry officer to lead the ceremony. “We look forward to seeing a British Army female infantry captain of the queen's guard when roles are opened up to women by the end of next year,“ a statement read.
Women were barred from serving in the British infantry and other fighting roles until the military changed the rule last year.
Canadian Captain Megan Couto made history by becoming the first female Captain of the Queen's Guard as she took part in the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, Monday, June 26. The Canadian unit was invited to Britain to mark Canada's upcoming 150th anniversary. Canada Day is celebrated on July 1.
Canada was established on July 1, 1867, when Britain approved the British North America Act. The act established the Canadian Confederation out of three British colonies(殖民地). Canada, along with several other nations, still belongs to the British Commonwealth(英联邦). Queen Elizabeth still serves as the country's official head of state.
Many celebrations will be held throughout Canada to mark the country's 150th birthday. Among the activities will be parades, musical and cultural performances and fireworks. Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are to spend three days visiting Canada to mark the anniversary. In Britain, people plan to gather in London's Trafalgar Square to take part in a celebration for Canada Day. The event will feature musical performances, Canadian food, sports and other activities. It is predicted that there will be thousands of foreign visitors coming to enjoy the event.
【1】What is special about the Changing of the Guard ceremony this time?
A.It didn't include Britain soldiers. B.It was commanded by a female.
C.It was led by a British officer. D.It was held in Canada.
【2】Why did the Canadian soldiers come to Britain?
A.To honour the British queen. B.To guide the British queen.
C.To attract foreign visitors. D.To celebrate Canada Day.
【3】What was Canada like before it was established?
A.It was part of Britain.
B.It was the same as it is today.
C.It belonged to the USA.
D.It was out of the British Commonwealth.
【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A.Delicious food on Canada Day.
B.Celebrations to be held in Canada.
C.Foreign visitors to enjoy the event. D.Activities to be held for Canada Day.
24、A culture's values can be mirrored by its humor.Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes,who,in"On Nature",disliked humor,"Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others."He thought humor to be a negative quality of human narrow-mindedness.
However,Mordechai Gordon,PhD of Education,insists,"Humor allows us to view the world from an angle that is amusing rather than serious."I agree with Gordon.Learning to look at the world through humor is important.
In the United States,every four years an election occurs.Without humor as a way to express their feelings,how would Americans be willing to support the election?Television shows like "The Daily Show" have become important parts of American culture.They are mothering the masses by unconsciously inputting politics into our mouths.They make politics fun.
Of course, politics is only one type of humor.Social humor helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition.American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self image.On the topic of self-image,Hari Kondabolu stands out.He has a joke about the popular musical group "The Pussycat Dolls",describing their hit song "Don't Cha" as a negative representation of women.He points out an obvious offence in American culture.
A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that humor is one determining factor for selecting a mating partner.Amongst other things,mates look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.
Of course,humor is not always used for good purposes.Humor can be linked to vulgarity（粗俗）and racism,but, like everything else,it has potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at ourselves,our failures and our connection with one another.
Though life may seem tough and depressing at times,all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased wrinkles（皱纹）to know that there is a comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn't aware of.
With that in mind,remember to laugh with humanity and sometimes at humanity.
【1】Hobbes believes that humor_______.
A．resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beings
B．was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better
C．had the power to mirror personal glory and national values
D．was for people to view the world from another angle
【2】What is the author's attitude towards political humor?
A．Worried
B．Disappointed
C．Curious
D．Appreciative
【3】The fourth paragraph is developed mainly______.
A．by process
B．by example
C．by comparison
D．by classification
【4】What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?
A．Chaplin wasn't aware of being laughed at
B．The author feels helpless and sad about getting older
C．Never be the one who laughs at other people
D．The author is determined to face life with a sense of humor.
25、Ken Jeong is more than an actor, he’s also a lifesaver. He is best known for _________ crazy Spanish teacher Ben Chang in Community, an American comedy television series. Over the weekend, he proved he has got much more in common with his _________ from his Dr Ken when he jumped into action to _________ a woman with a medical emergency.
Jeong _________ his career as a medical doctor and is now licensed (给予执照) as a physician (医生) in California，but does not practise medicine. He was _________ at the Stand Up Live club in Arizona, on Saturday night when a woman in the audience _________ had a seizure (疾病发作).
Jeong was _________ of the woman’s medical emergency and came down into the audience where he cleared _________ for the woman and attended to her as others called the ambulance．
As he helped the woman, he received help from a member of the audience who happened to be a nurse. They _________ with the woman until an ambulance arrived and she was __________ to the hospital. Following the incident, Jeong returned to the __________ where he was greeted with a round of applause before he then finished his set．
Holmberg, who was in the audience at the time, took to Twitter to __________ her first-hand experience. “A woman had a medical emergency during the __________. Ken jumped off the stage to assist. A nurse helped, too. Then on with the show! Great __________! I am thankful to have grown up in a country where people __________ each other.”
【1】
A．respecting
B．playing
C．disliking
D．helping
【2】
A．staff
B．partner
C．character
D．figure
【3】
A．bear
B．save
C．persuade
D．recognise
【4】
A．ruined
B．began
C．continued
D．loved
【5】
A．performing
B．relaxing
C．chatting
D．painting
【6】
A．immediately
B．suddenly
C．finally
D．narrowly
【7】
A．aware
B．afraid
C．tired
D．fond
【8】
A．doubt
B．room
C．soil
D．mud
【9】
A．started
B．lived
C．went
D．waited
【10】
A．rushed
B．admitted
C．invited
D．introduced
【11】
A．dormitory
B．club
C．balcony
D．stage
【12】
A．evaluate
B．analyse
C．share
D．exchange
【13】
A．struggle
B．show
C．quiz
D．challenge
【14】
A．morning
B．dusk
C．afternoon
D．night
【15】
A．cared about
B．communicated with
C．discussed with
D．relied on
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
What's the saddest moment you can think about in your life right now? I know mine. That day was one of the saddest days of my life. It was a Sunday in the year of 2020. I arrived at my class that morning. As soon as I walked in, the mood immediately felt depressing and uncomfortable. I knew exactly why the mood felt this way. The classmates around me were controlling their sadness. Today was the day when our head teacher would leave and move to another school. Mr. Smith was finally leaving our school after five years teaching here.
Mr. Smith was an extremely likable guy. He was very easy to talk with and to have fun with. He was cool, relaxed, and was always friendly when you would see him. He watched us grow up. He taught us knowledge and to love others. I couldn't even imagine how things were going to be without him. These thoughts flooded my mind, and I became discouraged.
“Hey, are you alright?” My friend interrupted my thinking.
“Yeah, I'm alright. I'm just kind of sad that Mr. Smith's leaving,” I replied.
“Yeah, me too. I had so many good times with him when I was younger.”
“I wish he were our teacher forever,” as I sighed, all happy moments flooded my mind.
“Hey, can you stop talking please?” my deskmate politely asked.
My friend quickly leaned back to his spot, and I began to think again.
“Thank you everyone for my times here. I will forever keep these memories and friend-ships I've made in the past five years.” He took a deep breath and announced, “As a gift for my leaving, please look under your seats.”
Confused, I slowly checked under my seat to see a yellow block of wood that read “LOVE” on it. I quickly grabbed it and began to study it. After seconds of analyzing this strange rectangle, I realized that it was a Jenga block (积木块).
注意：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Jenga block was freshly painted bright yellow.
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Reflecting on this moment today, maybe that day wasn't the worst day after all.
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