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1、They demand that we ________ the task on time.
A．accomplish
B．will accomplish
C．accomplished
D．had accomplished
2、It was ______before I arrived at the cottage the little boy was seized by a stranger of average build.
A.short; when B.only; while C.shortly; that D.just; which
3、Mr. Brown ______ lives here. He went to Shanghai two months ago.
A.no longer B.not long C.no long D.not longer
4、Slavery was __________ in the US in the 19th century, and slaves were given equal rights.
A. abused B. adopted
C. abolished D. absorbed
5、Had they known what was coming next, they _____ second thoughts.
A. may have B. must have had
C. could have D. might have had
6、---Students should devote most of their time to studying rather than playing computer games.
---________. No pains, no gains.
A. Extremely B. Actually C. Obviously D. Exactly
7、________ more time, we are sure to finish the task in time.
A. Given B. To give
C. Giving D. Give
8、 Many people agree that there has never been a more splendid opening ceremony than ______ of the Beijing Olympic Games in history.
A. one B. what C. that D. it
9、“____ match between these two teams was great,” said Jim, “ and I hope to see ___ second.”
A. A; the B. The ; / C. The; a D. A; a
10、The opening province which ________ thirteen counties and three coastal cities will quicken its paces of economic development.
A. consists of B. makes up
C. is included D. is contained
11、There is growing concern that twenty years from now, the ________ American family won’t be able to afford to send their children to college.
A．average
B．typical
C．extraordinary
D．usual
12、We are talking about a subject the importance _________ hasn’t yet been realized.
A．which B．that C．whose D．of which
13、It is reported that doctors are the case for new treatment
A.looking forward to B.looking up to
C.looking into D.look down upon
14、Tommy, it’s about time you ________ set off for the airport.
A．must
B．should
C．can
D．may
15、Please remain _______; the winner of the prize will be announced soon.
A．seating
B．seated
C．to seat
D．to be seated
16、In the company he is__to Tom in position, while in life he is Tom's junior__two years.
A．senior; by
B．junior; by
C．senior; to
D．junior; to
17、Time is pressing; it’s impossible for me to get there in an hour, ________ the possible delays.
A. accounting for B. answering for
C. allowing for D. heading for
18、He was about to tell me the secret _______ someone patted me on the shoulder.
A.that B.which
C.when D.until
19、Can you imagine ________ in the future.
A. how will our life like B. what will our life like
C. what will our life be like D. what our life will be like
20、I feel like going to the cinema tonight,________?
A. don’t I B. don’t you C. do I D. do you
21、A few years ago, Charles Barkley got into a lot of trouble for making the observation that sports figures didn’t need to be role models. Thousands of fans and professional journalists were cross at this attack on the fundamental principle that the person who jumps highest must aim highest and the person who handles the running back must also be able to deal with life’s problems with grace as well.
The problem is not that we look to these people for perfection when they take off their uniforms. It’s that we expect anyone to be our representatives for perfection. That’s stupid and it makes the rest of us down here lazy.
I get the importance of having heroes, the people who inspire us to cultivate the best potential within us and nurture our better angels. I personally have many heroes. from my mother, Lucy, to my favorite law professor, Howard. But these are personal contacts, people who have actually touched my hand and my heart, and who occupy a pedestal(基座)built of my own experiences and aspirations. To look at an athlete or an actress with high salary and demand that he or she match our dreams is not only a waste of time, but it’s dangerous. The danger comes in how this type of hero worship dehumanizes both the object of affection and the person who blindly adores. That was Barkley’s point, not that we should give public figures a pass for being faulty but that we shouldn’t abandon our own moral compasses and look to them for true north.
Recently on a television program I participated in, the discussion turned to Kathleen Kane. Someone suggested that the fact that the first female attorney general (首席检察官) in Pennsylvania was really messing things up could have unfortunate consequences for women seeking elected office. I offered the opinion that Kane was unquestionably criticized and that it was not hatred towards woman but incompetence at the root of the attacks. After the show aired, I had people emailing to tell me that I was either a traitor (叛徒) for publicly attacking a fellow female when we need to stand together behind this “role model”, or a fool for not going a step further to say that this incompetent lawyer had made it harder for all women to move to the next level.
How depressing! Why should the inferior performance of one woman lead to such diverse but passionate views in people? The answer is obvious: Kane has stopped being an attorney general but has instead become The First Female Attorney General. She can’t just make a mistake and pay the normal consequences.
If we stopped trying to live our lives through the accomplishments of public figures, many of whom look and sound like us, we’d learn how to recognize the heroic character of those we might actually know, and the heroic potential within ourselves. Or, perhaps, the honesty to accept our ordinary humanity.
【1】Many people were angry with Charles Barkley mainly because ________.
A．he was not good enough to be a role model
B．he broke fundamental principles in life
C．he doubted the perfection of some sports figures
D．he thought sports figures could have weaknesses
【2】According to Barkley, why is it dangerous to take public figures as heroes?
A．Because we shouldn’t waste time imitating public figures.
B．Because an athlete or actress cannot match our dreams.
C．Because we blindly admire public figures for their faults.
D．Because we may let go of our own moral standards.
【3】From the passage we can infer that Kathleen Kane was ________.
A．unfairly criticized due to being female
B．the first female attorney general in the US
C．less qualified than the public had expected
D．a role model for women seeking elected office
【4】Which of the following statements is true?
A．It’s foolish for us to expect anyone to be our representatives for perfection.
B．It is a waste of time having heroes.
C．Kathleen Kane had to resign office because of messing things up.
D．Public figures have the heroic character that ordinary people don’t have.
【5】Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A．Be Our Representatives for Perfection
B．Exploration of Our Own Heroic Potential
C．Our Unrealistic Expectation of Public Figures
D．Our Conventional Views of Female Politician
22、 Young Chinese are increasingly making their voices heard and influencing world opinion as they take on more important roles in international organizations and global projects. Take, for example, singer and actor Karry Wang. At a ceremony in Beijing in April, he was made the national goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme by Eric Solheim, the organization’s director.
“The youth are no longer merely onlookers when it comes to environmental action, nor should they be. I will spare no effort to do everything I can to take care of our Earth, and I invite everyone to join me in taking a wave of positive action,” Wang said in his speech in the appointment ceremony. In 2016, Wang widely shared the online Wild for Life campaign, which gained 400 million views. A year later, he publicly spoke out on the urgent need to protect endangered wildlife, calling the animals the “superstars of the planet.”
Beyond drawing attention to wildlife, he called on his followers to formally promise to reduce their electronic waste by following his post to stress the issue on the Internet. Within 24 hours, his post was followed 1.67 million times and more than 400,000 followers had promised to reduce the electronic waste.
“Our actions will soon be the tool of changing the world,” Wang says, calling on the younger generation in China and around the world to raise their awareness of environmental issues.
Erik Solheim, head of UN Environment says, “It is inspiring to see the strong and determined voice of Chinese youth when it comes to the environment. When young people make up their minds to change, it is incredible to see the great things that can be achieved. We are very excited to work with Wang Junkai to create even more awareness about the environmental problems and solutions for these times.”
According to the UN report Youth in the Core of Sustainability in Asia Pacific published in March 2016, young people’s participation will help achieve the sustainable development goals in the Asia-Pacific region set for 2030.
Besides Wang, other UNEP goodwill ambassadors include actress Li Bingbing, actor Li Chen, Ellie Goulding, Bertrand Piccard and many famous people from all walks of life both from China and abroad.
【1】What made Karry Wang the national goodwill ambassador?
A.Drawing attention to the earth protection. B.Being a singer and actor.
C.Sharing the post online. D.Making efforts to reduce waste.
【2】According to the passage, which words can best describe Karry Wang?
A.Kind and generous. B.Responsible and inspiring.
C.Determined and friendly. D.Energetic and attractive.
【3】Which of the following is true?
A.Karry Wang made a speech to help reduce waste.
B.The UNEP goodwill ambassadors are famous people all from Asia.
C.Chinese youth are making no difference to the sustainable development.
D.Many young people are influenced by Karry Wang’s action.
【4】Which one can best serve as the title?
A.Karry Wang’s contribution to the world.
B.The strong and determined voice of youth.
C.The efforts made by the UNEP goodwill ambassadors.
D.Chinese youth—making influence on the global stage.
23、Tales From Animal Hospital
David Grant
David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated ,including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess , the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond . He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day , from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery （外科手术）. Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat , dog or snake ! $ 14.99 Hardback 272 pp Simon Schuster
ISBN 0751304417
Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
Michael White
From the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colorful description of the life of the world’s first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael White’s learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him . Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic ended and science began.
£8.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857024168
Fermat’s Last Theorem
Simon Singh
In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world’s greatest mathematical problem : Fermat’s Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds , including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem , and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique . Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995 . An unusual story of human effort over three centuries , Fermat’s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike .
£12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857025210
【1】What is Animal Hospital ?
A．A news story.
B．A popular book.
C．A research report.
D．A TV program.
【2】In Michael White’s book , Newton is described as .
A．a person who did not look the same as in many pictures
B．a person who lived a colorful and meaningful life
C．a great but not perfect man
D．an old-time magician
【3】Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle” as it is used in the text ?
A．To encourage people to raise questions.
B．To cause difficulty in understanding.
C．To provide a person with an explanation.
D．To limit people’s imagination.
【4】What is the purpose of writing these three texts ?
A．To make the books easier to read
B．To show the importance of science
C．To introduce new authors
D．To sell the books.
24、Sleep, considered a luxury (奢侈) by many, is essential for a person’s wellbeing. Researchers have found that insufficient sleep increases a person’s risk of developing severe medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes (糖尿病), and cardiovascular (心血管的) diseases. Now, a new study by Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT) has found that getting sufficient sleep is also the key to improving academic performance.
Jeffrey Grossman, who led the research was not trying to find the link between sleep and grades when he handed out Fitbits to the 100 students in his introduction to Solid-State Chemistry class. Instead, the professor of Computational Materials Science hoped the popular wrist-worn device which tracks a person’s activity 24/7, would show a connection between physical exercise and academic achievement.
However, the study, published in the journal “Science Learning” on October 1, 2019, discovered a surprising insight. Then was a straight-line relationship between the average amount of sleep a student got and his/her grade on the 11 quizzes, three midterms, and the final exam administered during the semester.
Even more interesting, it was also not sufficient for students to just head to bed early the night before a test. Instead, it’s the sleep you get during the days when learning is happening that matters most.
The time students went to bed each night was similarly important. Those who went to bed in the early hours of the morning performed poorly, even if the total sleep time was the same as a higher - performing student. “When you go to bed matters. Grossman says. If you go to bed after 2, your performance starts to go down even if you get the same seven hours. So, quantity isn’t everything.”
【1】What is the new finding about sleep?
A．It’s essential for a person’s health.
B．Sleeping less may cause obesity.
C．Sleeping too much is dangerous.
D．Enough sleep leads to better grades.
【2】What does the underlined word “Fitbits” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Wearable devices.
B．Questionnaires.
C．Fitness equipment.
D．Smartphones.
【3】Which of the following best describes the final result the new study?
A．Doubtful.
B．Predictable.
C．Disappointing.
D．Unexpected.
【4】What will benefit students’ study according to Grossman?
A．Sleeping for 5 hours each day.
B．Heading to bed at 3 a.m. every day.
C．Getting enough sleep while learning.
D．Going to bed early only before a test.
25、Emily Smith always wanted to be a performer. She was _________ of Disney movies and musicals from an early age and her mum, Katherine, would often _________ to watch together with her in front of TV. When she was nine, Emily’s happy childhood took a _________ when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. When the doctor _________ the Smith family that Katherine’s disease was terminal(晚期), they made a decision to Disney World. _________, in November 2018, the family _________ and headed to Disneyland located in Los Angeles.
The Smiths decided not to care about _________ for their once-in-a-lifetime vacation and stayed at Disneyland for eight nights. They spent their days in the parks while _________ Katherine in her wheelchair and watching her face light up with joy. They all _________ the joy of experiencing the park for the first time with Katherine though they ran out of their savings. The trip to Disney World during Katherine’s __________ with cancer allowed them to escape into a world of magic and laughter.
Emily says she’ll never forget the __________ that changed her life on that trip. After long day at the parks, the Smiths decided to see one of Disney World’s nightly light shows. During the show, a Disney performer came up to Katherine and rested her __________ on Katherine’s shoulder. They __________ smiles and Emily still remembers how __________ her mom looked. The whole family was touched by the performer’s __________. This was the day Emily decided she wanted to work for Disney to bring smiles to every visitor’s face.
Emily continued to pursue(追求) __________ for a living. After she received her degree in musical theatre from Ouerbein University, she __________ moved to Los Angeles. Emily __________ for years, trying to make it as an actress. Her hard work and determination finally __________ when she was hired to work as a(n) __________ Disney performer.
【1】
A．short
B．proud
C．aware
D．fond
【2】
A．come along
B．come across
C．come after
D．come about
【3】
A．risk
B．turn
C．break
D．chance
【4】
A．impressed
B．tricked
C．informed
D．promised
【5】
A．Instead
B．However
C．Besides
D．Therefore
【6】
A．set up
B．packed up
C．kept up
D．sped up
【7】
A．choice
B．weather
C．money
D．distance
【8】
A．leading
B．pushing
C．leaving
D．pulling
【9】
A．refused
B．missed
C．shared
D．explained
【10】
A．battle
B．charge
C．agreement
D．confusion
【11】
A．moment
B．face
C．visitor
D．light
【12】
A．leg
B．back
C．hand
D．foot
【13】
A．stopped
B．exchanged
C．forced
D．ignored
【14】
A．ashamed
B．shocked
C．curious
D．delighted
【15】
A．decision
B．reaction
C．motivation
D．behavior
【16】
A．performing
B．teaching
C．designing
D．engineering
【17】
A．constantly
B．immediately
C．typically
D．unwillingly
【18】
A．paused
B．hesitated
C．struggled
D．blamed
【19】
A．paid off
B．turned off
C．went up
D．showed up
【20】
A．serious
B．honest
C．cautious
D．official
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Braving the Waters
Joel Boyers and his wife Melody Among were heading home from the Nashville airport. Among had just earned her helicopter pilot’s licence when Boyers received a call from a stranger. The caller told him that her brother and his two daughters were trapped on their roof in Waverly, 60 miles from Nashville. They were surrounded by rising floodwaters caused by the heaviest rainfall that year.
Desperate, the caller begged, “Could you please, please rescue my loved ones?”
Boyers, 41, looked at the address the caller mentioned while glancing at the storm clouds. “Ma’am,” he said, “no one will fly in this weather ...” But even before he finished the sentence, Boyers knew they would go back up. “I’ve got a daughter myself,” Boyers says. “I’ll see what I can do.” He put the brother’s address into his phone and they drove back to the airport.
Before long they were in the air, unprepared for what they were about to see. It was nothing but raging water below them. There were two houses on fire. Cars in trees. Tons of debris (残骸). No one was going to be able to swim in that.
The flooding also took out cell phone service, meaning that Boyers couldn’t use his phone to pinpoint (精确定位) the house he was looking for. He flew on regardless.
As Boyers controlled the helicopter, Among began searching for people caught out on rooftops, bridges — anywhere they could land and get them on board. Suddenly, she saw a teenager trapped in a tree. The teen, soaking wet and exhausted, was barely out of the water. Since there was no place to land, Boyers lowered the helicopter until it approached to just above the water line. Among jumped out and swam to the tree, where she helped the teen into the helicopter. The teen was shaking and looking behind anxiously when she said, “Thank you so much, but my sister and uncle ... please help them ...”
Boyers dropped off the teen on a patch of land across the street. Then he and Among were back in the air.
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Seconds later, they spotted two people on the roof of a destroyed house.
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Their mission ended 90 minutes after it began, when professional rescue teams showed up.
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