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1、 It’s useless envying others their success. It’s time you _______ hard.
A. must work B. must work C. work D. Worked
2、My roommate is a ______ person. He feels sure about his own ability.
A.careful B.confident
C.patient D.logical
3、The world’s leading thinkers and policymakers examine what’s come apart in the past year, and what will define the year ahead,
A. evaluate B. innovate
C. anticipate D. regulate
4、When I was pushed onto the stage, I felt all the eyes in the hall _________ me.
A. through B. across
C. into D. on
5、No matter how low you consider yourself, there is always someone _______ you wishing they were that high.
A.getting rid of B.getting along with
C.looking up to D.looking down upon
6、—Is this the first time you ________ Changsha?
—No. But ________ I came here, the city wasn’t so beautiful.
A．visited; for the first time
B．visited; the first time
C．have visited; for the first time
D．have visited; the first time
7、Many findings, ________ hundreds of years, turned out to be wrong nowadays.
A．dated back
B．dating back
C．to date back
D．dates back
8、Some hard-working students always keep a torch in their dormitories _____ there is a power failure．
A. if B. unless
C. so that D. in case
9、Her companion a trick on her, for she was not in the mood for everything that day.
A.can’t have played B.must have played
C.should have played D.needn’t have played
10、— I’d like to know ___________.
— Maybe in the forest.
A. whether we will go camping B. where will we go camping
C. whether to go camping D. where we will go camping
11、I have a(n) ________to make to you——I opened your letter by mistake.
A．apology
B．disadvantage
C．fault
D．shortcoming
12、It is required that the students mobile phones in their school, so seldom them using one.
A. don’t use; will you see B. should not use; you will see
C. not use; will you see D. not use; you will see
13、Nobody can imagine what difficulty we had ________ home in the snowstorm.
A. walking B. to walk C. walked D. to walking
14、The players from Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club have been doing very well recently, so they _____ win the final match.
A. need B. might
C. would D. should
15、I remember ______ this used to be a quiet village.
A．when
B．how
C．where
D．what
16、 ---What do you think of ________ gifted chemist from London?
---Well, sometimes his behavior is beyond ________ comprehension.
A. a, the B. the / C. the the D. a /
17、_____________in the poorest area of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to becoming a football star.
A．Being raised
B．Raising
C．Raised
D．To raise
18、“In no place in China Rugao _____ a long life span”, the official said proudly when showing the guests around the city.
A. other than; one can enjoy
B. other than; can one enjoy
C. rather than; one can enjoy
D. rather than; can enjoy one
19、I have been told to donate blood by the health expert __________ I need some in the medical treatment one day.
A. even though B. as if
C. in case D. now that
20、—________ do you visit your grandparents,Tom?
—Twice a month.
A．How much
B．How often
C．How long
D．How soon
21、Four Famous Train Rides Around the World
Take a step back in time and enjoy train travels which might be your once-in-a-lifetime journeys.
The Rocky Mountaineer
This Canadian trip has earned a lot of praise in the luxury train travel world.The most well-known are the breathtaking panoramic(全景的)views from your seat thanks to the glass-domed(玻璃穹顶的)coach that brings the outside in along with good meals. There are four routes to take. A favorite is the Coastal Passage, which provides special Pacific Ocean views.
Price: $680 per person
The Belmond Andean Explorer
Called as South America's first luxury sleeper train, Peru's Belmond Andean Explorer deserves a spot on your wish list. The train will bring you quite a different feeling while it drives on one of the world's highest rail lines.Each carriage has its own bathroom, shower, and built-in oxygen tanks and masks for fear that the altitude will get to you.
Price: $600 per person
Seven Stars in Kyushu
Considered one of Japan's most luxurious trains, this service features a mere seven carriages and 14 suites(套房).The significance of the train's name, Seven Stars, is a representation of the seven most important aspects of a visit to Kyushu:hot springs,nature,power spots,history and culture,food,the friendliness of its people, and its train system. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey.
Price: $1,600 per person
The Presidential Train
Portugal's Presidential Train dates back to 1890, when it operated as the Royal Train for King Dom Luis I. Now, it offers luxurious journeys through the Douro Valley. The journey is a gastronomical(美食 学的)event for enthusiasts of food. Each weekend, a different Michelin-starred chef is brought on to please your appetite.
Price: $1,100 per person
【1】What can travelers do if they choose the Rocky Mountaineer?
A.Enjoy a 360-degree view of scenery.
B.Go hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
C.Prepare meals by themselves.
D.Play on the beach.
【2】Which of the following might be the most adventurous ride?
A.The Rocky Mountaineer. B.The Belmond Andean Explorer.
C.Seven Stars in Kyushu. D.The Presidential Train.
【3】Who may be most interested in the Presidential Train?
A.Food lovers.
B.History enthusiasts.
C.People who have a tight budget.
D.People who are fond of royal life stories.
22、 Humans once opposed coffee and refrigeration. Here’s why we often hate new stuff.
Humans have a habit of deliberately delaying their own progress. From coffee to mechanical refrigeration to genetically altered food, history is littered with innovations that caused resistance before they become fixtures in everyday life. But the past 600 years of human history help to explain why humans often oppose new technologies and why that pattern of opposition continues to this day. Calestous Juma, a professor of Harvard University, explores this phenomenon in his latest book, Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies.
Among Juma’s claims is that people do not fear innovation simply because the technology is new, but because innovation often means losing a piece of their identity or lifestyle, and separating people from nature or their sense of purpose—— two things that are fundamental to the human experience.
Juma identified in his research three key sources of opposition to innovation: those with commercial interests in existing products, those who identify with existing products, and those who might lose power as a result of change. The first group is perhaps the most obvious. Many industries have been disrupted by innovation. Just take a look at the pointless efforts of music publishers to stop the shift to digital music. Some consumers might oppose an innovation because the existing product is deeply rooted in their identity, culture or customs. Britons preferred tea time at home to sitting in a coffee shop, for example. Finally, the emergence of new technologies can also result in a shift in economic and political power, redistributing wealth and influence away from some groups, and toward others. The expansion of tractors （ 拖拉机） and other mechanical equipment reduced the need for farm labor, and the shift in population away from rural areas had significant political implications.
Humans make decisions about new innovations with their instinct rather than evidence. Opponents and enthusiasts of a new technology will often make shocking claims to support their arguments. Sometimes these claims are rooted in fact; other times they are not. People once claimed coffee could make you sterile （不育的）. Juma said beneath those arguments was typically an instinctive fear of new technologies, rather than a reasoned response. “People react intuitively, and they collect the evidence to support what they’re doing,”Juma said. “They see a new product and there is an emotional reaction to that product because it challenges their outlook on the world. This has been the story with almost every new product.”
Historically, technologists have been more concerned with the functionality of the products they create, paying less attention to the implications it may have on society at large, Juma contends. Fortunately, that may be starting to change.
【1】What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 probable mean?
A.is in favour of
B.is full of
C.encourages
D.is held back
【2】We can infer from the first two paragraphs that Juma’s book_____.
A.explores why history often repeats itself
B.focuses on the impact of technology on nature
C.analyzes the role of technology in social progress
D.researches the recurrence of a certain phenomenon
【3】Which of the following statements is correct according to Paragraph 4?
A.A successful technological innovation can affect population flow.
B.British people have a strong sense of independence.
C.Opposition to innovation is mainly caused by loss of cultural identity.
D.Young people prefer digital music to traditional recordings.
【4】In Juma’s opinion, people’s resistance to new technologies_____.
A.is a natural response
B.is not based on fact
C.arises from fear of challenges
D.reflects their prejudiced view of the world
【5】It is implied in the last paragraph that technologists should give more consideration to_____.
A.the functionality of new products
B.the social usefulness of new products
C.the potential danger of new products
D.the social influence of new products
23、“Just think positively!”
“It could be worse.”
“You should look at the bright side!”
We’ve all heard (and maybe used) these phrases without much thought. But they could be contributing to a culture of toxic (有毒的) positivity. For those new to this term, it might sound like an oxymoron (矛盾修辞法). How can positivity be toxic? Isn’t it supposed to be helpful, or “positive”, as the name suggests?【1】
“Toxic positivity is when somebody avoids all negative thoughts or feelings, pretending everything is going well when it is not,” explains Melissa Dowd, a therapist at PlushCare, a virtual health platform. Whitney Goodman, another licensed psychotherapist, describes toxic positivity as the “endless pressure to be happy and positive, no matter what the circumstances are.”【2】It’s also something we can cause other people to experience.
Toxic positivity causes us to suppress our emotions, which can make them worse. 【3】“Although it can be helpful to look on the bright side when facing challenges,” Dowd says, “not coping with negative feelings in a healthy way in the moment can lead to those feelings resurfacing later in different areas of your life or as a form of anxiety.” 【4】 “If I feel like you’re going to set me aside, I’m going to stop sharing how I’m feeling,” Goodman adds.
【5】If you’re using toxic positivity against yourself, Goodman suggests remembering it’s OK if you’re upset about something. It’s valid if something annoys you. “Allow ourselves and other people to share when they’re going through a difficult time,” she says. Dowd adds that it’s essential that “we all learn to cope with and process our emotions in a healthy way as opposed to avoiding how we feel” as life’s stressors continue to rise. For example, instead of simply saying “Just think positively,” we’d better say “Sometimes bad things happen. How can I help?”
A．Are there ways to avoid toxic positivity?
B．Toxic positivity also interrupts connection.
C．It can harm people who are going through difficult times.
D．Expressing toxic positivity to others may look like offering them a simple solution.
E．They become more intense and can also cause long-lasting health concerns in the future.
F．Experts say constant forced positivity can lead to the opposite, and have a negative effect.
G．This is what we may bring on to ourselves by not allowing negative thoughts and feelings.
24、With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations.
Travel off-season.
Go to your desired destination (目的地) while the demand is low and make use of huge discounts (折扣). During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly. 【1】
Save on hotels.
Look for places that do not charge (收费) extra for children if they use the existing (现有的) bedding. 【2】 If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small local apartment is a good choice.
【3】
Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs. During your family trip, try new food the locals eat, which will save money.
Don’t hesitate (犹豫) to bargain (讲价).
Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc., are very expensive at these places. 【4】 Bargain hard to get the best price.
Choose local transportation.
【5】 Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car.
A．Eat like a local.
B．Stay with the locals.
C．Surf the Internet while traveling.
D．Therefore, avoid buying anything there.
E．So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.
F．For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.
G．As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.
25、 After getting "paying-it-forward. " several times, I always wish I could buy a coffee for a stranger too.
That particular morning, I _______in my rearview mirror(后视镜)when I got to the drive-through window to pay. A _______woman was driving a sports car behind. I could see her gold jewelry shining in the sunshine."No way does she need me to buy her coffee!" I was quite _______ , but then that _______shouted in my heart: “Pay for her coffee. "
Are you kidding me? I was _______on cash myself, and I was already feeling guilty for _______ cash on my own coffee. _______, I told the cashier, "Please put the red sports cars _______on my bill. " As soon as I said it, I felt _______. I knew I had followed my heart. I paid the server and drove to the parking lot.
________ , the sport car followed. The lady________and said, "I don’t know why I am telling you this but I need you to know how much I________that coffee. " She started to ________, "our business partner ________us and left us in the cold. This could not have come at a worse time ________we lost our son to cancer last month. I thought nobody ________ about us, and then you appeared. Thank you ever so much. "
Now I was the one who was ________tears. We chatted and she ________me that I gave her much more than a cup of coffee that morning. Next time I am in the drive-through and feel the ________to pay it forward-there will be no ________.
【1】A. noticed B. watched C. recognized D. glanced
【2】A. crazy B. well-dressed C. pale-looking D. cautious
【3】A. positive B. passive C. uncertain D. ashamed
【4】A. opinion B. idea C. voice D. wish
【5】A. loose B. easy C. soft D. low
【6】A. wasting B. spending C. giving D. losing
【7】A. However B. Instead C. Besides D. Therefore
【8】A. price B. debt C. order D. budget
【9】A. amused B. regret C. encouraged D. relief
【10】A. Unfortunately B. Immediately C. Unexpectedly D. Obviously
【11】A. came up B. turned up C. visited D. moved
【12】A. appreciate B. expect C. miss D. dislike
【13】A. argue B. smile C. complain D. cry
【14】A. helped B. cheated C. treated D. defeated
【15】A. once B. before C. as D. though
【16】A. talked B. heard C. cared D. worried
【17】A. sending back B. fighting back C. taking back D. getting back
【18】A. advised B. convinced C. astonished D. reminded
【19】A. command B. request C. duty D. urge
【20】A. hesitation B. debate C. delay D. tremble
26、假设你是红星中学高一学生李华，你的英国笔友 Peter 来信询问你所钦佩的人物，请给他回信，具体内容包括：
1. 该人物是谁；
2. 你钦佩该人物的原因。
注意：1. 词数不少于 50；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
It’s great to hear from you.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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