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1、The retirement of Brin and Page left Google ________ with the uncertainty of the strategy of its future development.
A．facing
B．faced
C．being faced
D．face
2、One of the Disney cartoon characters, Donald Duck, is always quick to find ____ with others and brings laugher to people of all ages.
A.mistake B.error C.blame D.fault
3、 Today we have chat rooms, text messaging, emailing… but we seem ______ the art of communicating face to face.
A. losing B. to be losing
C. to be lost D. having lost
4、I couldn't have made great progress in English__________for your help.
A.had it not been B.should it not be C.did it not been D.were it not
5、My deskmate didn’t attend the class meeting last Tuesday, _______ he doesn’t know our plan for the coming football match.
A. that’s why B. which is why
C. that’s because D. which is because
6、—Did you enjoy your trip?
—Yes. But for your advice, we __________ our stay in London half as much.
A. didn’t enjoy B. hadn’t enjoyed
C. wouldn’t enjoy D. wouldn’t have enjoyed
7、The government is to _____ the technologies to the full in the structural transformation of the economy.
A. adapt B. expose
C. exploit D. attach
8、Scientist are learning more every day about the secret ways ______ plants talk to each other.
A．to which
B．for which
C．in which
D．on which
9、The disadvantage of the popularity of cars is ________ it brings about so much air pollution.
A．that
B．what
C．/
D．which
10、________ her disappointment, she ________ and managed a bright smile.
A．Though; moved on
B．Despite; took off
C．As; settled down
D．In spite of; cheered up
11、It has been reported by the weatherman that a rain shower ________ this evening in the south of the province.
A．is expected
B．expects
C．expected
D．was expected
12、Jane’s success lies in the fact she is so co-operative and eager to learn from others.
A．that
B．which
C．when
D．why
13、Unfortunately, when we dropped in, Mr Smith ______ for Indonesia to rescue the injured people there, so he could spare little time for a few words.
A.has just left B.just left C.had just left D.was just leaving
14、The island ________ he lived with his children is far from the town.
A．which
B．for which
C．who
D．on which
15、Is this TV set ______ you wish to have ______？
A. the one; repaired B. which; it repaired C. the one; it repaired D. which; repaired
16、The big earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks. _______, we had done some preparations before they took place.
A.Sadly B.Hopefully C.Thankfully D.Unfortunately
17、Don't ________any detail in your account even if a word.
A. let out B. take care
C. make sure D. make out
18、What’s strange is that through the middle of the building ______.
A. lies a light railway B. does lie a light railway
C. a light railway lies D. does a light railway lie
19、It is said that the second book __________ is written by the singer hasn’t come out yet.
A. which B. that C. who D. What
20、The five children _____ in fear as the small house in which they were playing hide-and-seek caught fire.
A. fled B. exploded
C. complained D. hunted
21、These days, many people are concerned about plastic waste; however, the convenience and cost of plastic food packaging are hard to beat. But now, a growing number of inventors and companies are trying to make edible — or eatable — packaging and tableware from foods like seaweed, milk proteins and potato starch.
Edible films, wrappers and straws have already found a specialty market and are starting to attract attention from larger food and drink companies, according to researcher Prachi Patel. At the 2019 London Marathon, the start-up company Notpla handed out sports drink, packaged in seaweed-based capsules, to thirsty runners. Although the packaging is safe to swallow, runners can choose to spit out the film. In that case, it biodegrades(生物降解) in only 4—6 weeks. The New York-based company Loliware is making seaweed and algae(藻类)-based straws that feel like plastic for 24 hours after getting wet. Once used, they can be eaten, or they will degrade in the environment within 2 months. Marriott Hotels and alcoholic-beverage firm Pernod Ricard have already started using the straws.
Although edible packaging is gaining ground, challenges remain. Some worry about the hygiene(卫生) of eating packaging that has been touched or exposed to germs during transport or while sitting on the shelf. Experts agree that edible packaging will require an outer layer, but these materials could also be made from continual materials, such as paper. Another obstacle is public acceptance: will people eat something that is usually thrown away? Consumers could perhaps be convinced if the packaging includes nutrients, such as vitamins or proteins, or just tastes good. And finally, improvements in heat and moisture(湿度) stability need to be made before edible packaging can enjoy widespread use.
【1】Why is plastic packing widely used despite public concern?
A．It contains a lot.
B．It’s cheap.
C．It’s easy to degrade.
D．It keeps food longer.
【2】What do seaweed-based capsules and straws have in common?
A．They are very profitable.
B．They are both degradable.
C．They both feel like plastic.
D．They are both a hit with kids.
【3】What needs to be done before edible packaging is widely used?
A．To produce it in large quantities.
B．To add a plastic outer layer to it.
C．To make it taste as good as vitamins.
D．To make sure it’s stable in hot and wet conditions.
【4】Where is this text most likely from?
A．A diary.
B．A guidebook.
C．A novel.
D．A magazine.
22、B
We all know what a brain is．A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head．It controls our body's functions, movements, emotions and thoughts．But a brain can mean so much more．
A brain can also simply be a smart person, If a person is called brainy, she is smart and intelligent．If a family has many children but one of them is super smart, you could say, "She's the brains in the family．" And if you are the brains behind something you are responsible for developing or organizing something．For example, Bill Gates is the
brains behind Microsoft
Brain trust is a group of experts who give advice．Word experts say the phrase
"brain trust" became popular when Franklin D．Roosevelt first ran for president in
1932, Several professors gave him advice on social and political issues facing the U．S．
These professors were called his "brain trust．"
These ways we use the word "brain" all make sense．But other ways we use the
word are not so easy to understand．For example, to understand the next brain
expression, you first need to know the word “drain．" As a verb to drain means to,
remove something by letting it flow away．So a brain drain may sound like a disease
where the brain flows out the ears．But, brain drain is when a country's most educated people leave their countries to live in another．The brains are, sort of, draining out of the country．
However, if people are responsible for a great idea, you could say they brainstormed it．Here, brainstorm is not an act of weather．It is a process of thinking creatively about a complex topic．For example, business leaders may use brainstorming to create new
products, and government leaders may brainstorm to solve problems．
If people are brainwashed, it does not mean their brains are nice and clean．To brainwash means to make someone accept new beliefs by using repeated pressure in a forceful or tricky way．Keep in mind that brainwash is never used in a positive way．
【1】According to the text, if you're the CEO of Bai Du you can be called
A．the brains behind Bai Du
B．Bai Du's brain trust
C．the brain drain of Bai Du
D．the organ of Bai Du
【2】Why did Roosevelt successfully win the election?
A．Because he was smart at giving advice．
B．Because word experts were popular．
C．Because he got his brain trust．
D．Because he was the brains behind America．
【3】Which of the following expression is always used in a negative way?
A．Brain trust
B．Brain drain
C．Brainstorm
D．Brainwash
23、Is packing important to you?
A young man was ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car. Knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, his anxiety grew. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his study and handed him a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and a wonderful family. Realizing his father was very old, he thought perhaps he should go to see him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Then, a telegram arrived, telling him his father had passed away, and willed all his possessions to the son.
When he arrived at home, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the bible and turned the pages. From the back of the Bible dropped a car key. It had a tag with the dealer's name and the words "PAID IN FULL".
How many times do we miss blessings because they are not packaged as we expected? Remember, what may appear as bad fortune may in fact be the door that is just waiting to be opened.
【1】As graduation day approached the young man became anxious, because______.
A. the young man?s father was seriously ill.
B. he was anxious to know whether he had passed the exams.
C. he was anxiously waiting for the new car
D. he felt upset to leave college
【2】Which is the correct order of the following events?
a. The young man got away from home angrily.
b. He became a successful businessman.
c. The young man told his father he wanted a new car.
d. The young man prepared to see his father.
e. The father gave his son a beautiful wrapped gift box.
f. A telegram arrived, saying his father died.
g. The young man found a car key in the bible.
A. ecabdfg B. ceabdfg
C. acebgdf D. ceabfdg
【3】How do you suppose the young man feel when finding the car key?
A. excited and regretful
B. happy and excited
C. surprised and happy
D. surprised and regretful
【4】From this passage we can learn that __________.
A. Upon graduation , the young man asked his father for a car.
B. The father bought his son a bible instead of a car.
C. The young man later visited his father a couple of times.
D. The young man finally realized that he misunderstood his father.
24、A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7 am to 8 pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
If you are on campus in the evening or lat at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying , cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
Transportation
The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 am and 3 pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.
【1】What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?
A. Do homework and watch TV B. Have meals and meet with friends
C. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts D. Add money to your ID and play chess
【2】Where and when can you cook your own food?
A. The TWU Cafeteria , Friday B. The Lower Café, Sunday
C. The Globe, Friday D. The Mattson Centre, Saturday.
【3】The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.
A. gives advice on mental health B. offers services free of charge
C. trains students in medical care D. is open six days a week
25、Robin Hughes, 60, is a special education teacher at SouthShore Charter Academy in Riverview, Florida. She was reading a book about snow when she noticed that some of the children looked_______ .
When she asked how many of them had _______snow before, only two of them raised their hands. Hughes, who grew up in Louisa, Kentucky, was shocked. “It’s hard for kids to understand the_______because they don’t have the_______ knowledge.”
_______to show her students snow for the first time, Hughes reached out to her sister, Amber Estes, who lives in Danville, Kentucky. She asked her to make a snowman and_______it overnight to her, but Estes didn’t think it would be _______.
“I said to her, ‘We haven’t had a(n) _______ amount of snow. I was making every_______ in the world’,” Estes told The Washington Post. “In the end, I accepted the________because I knew that I would never have to________it.”
But in January, after Danville was________with 10 inches of snow, Estes went into her backyard and made a snowman, ________with blueberry eyes, a carrot nose, and sticks for arms.
She then packed it into a container filled with________packs and sealed the box________. It cost $78 to mail the snowman overnight to her sister’s________through the U. S. Postal Service. Estes named the snowman “Lucky” in the hope that he’d make the 800-mile journey to Florida without________.
So Hughes’s students________ Lucky for the first time. The kindergartners________gathered around the box to look at the snowman, and some couldn’t________touching him.
【1】
A．delighted
B．confused
C．embarrassed
D．uninterested
【2】
A．seen
B．expected
C．remembered
D．created
【3】
A．rule
B．judgment
C．concept
D．order
【4】
A．correct
B．relevant
C．powerful
D．reliable
【5】
A．Cautious
B．Hesitant
C．Required
D．Determined
【6】
A．push
B．mail
C．drive
D．recommend
【7】
A．legal
B．normal
C．expensive
D．possible
【8】
A．equal
B．limited
C．considerable
D．tiny
【9】
A．effort
B．sense
C．excuse
D．difference
【10】
A．gift
B．offer
C．result
D．challenge
【11】
A．live up to
B．make up for
C．get on with
D．give in
【12】
A．hit
B．burdened
C．fed
D．lined
【13】
A．popular
B．standard
C．complete
D．successful
【14】
A．ice
B．leave
C．apple
D．toy
【15】
A．empty
B．hidden
C．apart
D．closed
【16】
A．farm
B．factory
C．hospital
D．school
【17】
A．doubt
B．damage
C．exception
D．warning
【18】
A．met
B．greeted
C．noticed
D．tasted
【19】
A．shyly
B．confidently
C．excitedly
D．proudly
【20】
A．enjoy
B．resist
C．imagine
D．suggest
26、假如你是张璐，你在报上看到上海电视台今年12月将举办外国人“学中文，唱中文歌”才艺大赛。你的美国朋友Tom正在上海一所大学学中文，你觉得他应该去试一试。请按以下要点给他写一封邮件告知此事。
1. 报名时间：11月16日前，比赛时间：12月30日
2. 报名地点：上海电视台
3. 鼓励Tom去参加比赛，相信他的唱歌才能
4. 表示给他提供帮助
注意：1. 信的格式已给出；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 词数：100左右。
参考词汇：“学中文, 唱中文歌”才艺大赛：
“Learn Chinese, Sing Chinese Songs” Talent Show
报名： sign up
电视台：TV Station
Dear Tom,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Zhang Lu
邮箱： 