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1、Everything seemed to be settled. But beyond everyone’s expectation, another new problem ______ at the end of the meeting.
A．came about B. came up
C. came across D. came to
2、You don’t know ________ I want to see you again. It’s a year since I last saw you.
A．how soon
B．how long
C．how often
D．how much
3、About 10 bike sharing companies have gone broke since last September, ________ failing to return deposits (订金) to users.
A．some of which
B．some of them
C．of which some
D．which of them
4、All people, they are old or young, rich or poor, have been trying their best to help those in need since the disaster.
A．even if
B．whether
C．no matter
D．however
5、 When _______ this medicine, it is a good idea to avoid_______ alcohol.
A. taking; drinking B. taken; drinking
C. taking; to drink D. taken; to drink
6、The settlement is home to nearly l, 000 people, many of ________ left their village homes for a better life in the city.
A．whom B．which C．them D．those
7、【2018·江苏】Try to understand what’s actually happening instead of acting on the _______ you’ve made.
A．assignment
B．association
C．acquisition
D．assumption
8、The details of costs and prices are ______, as no one knows exactly what is included and what is not.
A.arbitrary B.authentic C.ambiguous D.artificial
9、Alibaba has become China’s largest online commercial company, ______ a profit of 1.47 billion yuan in 2010.
A. earns B. earning C. earned D. to have earned
10、China has got a good for fighting against the flu with its careful and smooth organization.
A.reputation B.influence
C.impression D.knowledge
11、________ the huge creature, we stood ________ with terror.
A．Seeing, freezing
B．To see, froze
C．Seen, froze
D．Seeing, frozen
12、Some steps have been taken to protect the forest .
A. from being destroyed B. from destroying
C. to destroy D. to be destroyed
13、The ship is said _______, the effect of _______ is still unknown.
A.that it has sunk; it B.to sunk; which
C.that is Ms sunk; that D.to have sunk; which
14、He has promised that he will give the prize to _______ finishes the work first.
A. anyone B. who
C. whoever D. whomever
15、Her doctor indicated that even adding a(n) _____ amount of daily exercise would dramatically improve her health.
A. modest B. equal
C. considerable D. exact
16、When I came home last night, I saw my little kid _______ on the bed, with his whole attention _______upon the book about Harry Potter.
A. lying; fixing B. lay; fixed
C. sitting; to fix D. seated; fixed
17、After completing and singing it, please return the form to us in the envelope _____.
A．providing
B．provided
C．having provided
D．provide
18、Your presentation is very attractive and I do think your idea is well ________.
A．worth considering
B．worthy considering
C．worthwhile of being considered
D．worth being considered
19、They demanded that the right to vote ___________ to every adult.
A.was given B.was giving C.be giving D.be given
20、“Oh, thank you for all your help”, he _______as he was leaving.
A.counted B.enlarged C.added D.joined
21、The iPod Generation
Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what’s happening around them.【1】. Outside life is shut out. So are you one of “them”?
For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. 【2】 . What’s even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “I’m not available for chatting at the moment!”
Suppose you’re at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly turns up. His sudden appearance would break your concentration and cause mistakes. 【3】. Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal.
【4】. It’s probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their homework, they can just turn up the volume on their MP3 player, smile, and say “Yes, Mum.” Problem solved.
Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears, but also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instruments. We’ll be in a virtual world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. 【5】. And they are changing our social habits along the way.
In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It’s so strange — suddenly, I don’t feel like wearing my earphones anymore.
A．Our instruments are changing quickly.
B．I don’t have to deal with the noise from the environment.
C．In the home situation, teenagers love these wires.
D．I also have wires hanging from my ears.
E．After all, I am listening to my favourite music and would rather not be disturbed.
F．Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions (中断).
G．They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal “digital noise reduction systems”.
22、Taking a shower is relaxing．You can hum a song, daydream or think about nothing, leaving the real world behind you．But did you know that showering can also benefit your mind?
A research by Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist from Yale University in the US interviewed over 3,000 people around the world．It turned out that nearly two-thirds of the interviewees said they had experienced new ideas in the shower and were more likely to have them in the shower than at work．
So why does a simple shower have such magic power? Science can explain it．
Showering can help to raise our level of dopamine, a hormone (荷尔蒙) closely related to our creativity．“People vary in terms of their level of creativity according to the activity of dopamine”, explained Alice Flaherty, a famous American neuroscientist．“Taking a warm shower can make us feel relaxed and therefore make the dopamine level rise and bring 'Aha!' moment to us．”
Besides the chemical changes, showering may give you a break from what you feel you have been stuck with．Especially when you have thought hard all day about a problem, jumping into the shower can keep you from the outside world so that you can focus on your inner feelings and memories．In this way, according to American psychologist Shelley H．Carson, author of Your Creative Brain, “a showering hour may turn into an ‘incubation (孵化) period’ for your ideas．”
Compared with sitting in front of a computer, taking a shower is something we do less frequently in our daily life．When showering, we get a fresh experience with the change of location, temperature and humidity．“New and unexpected experiences can lead to positive changes in thinking,” explained Kaufman．“Getting off the couch and jumping in the shower may create a distance and force you to think from a new point of view．”
Showering allows us to enjoy the creative juices of our minds, but it needn't just be the bathroom where you get your inspiration．For instance, Gertrude Stein, a female American writer and poet, got new ideas by driving around a farm and stopping at different cows until she found the one that most inspired her．So try to create your own way to free your mind, whether it's a walk near the ocean, a country drive or reading a book at home．
【1】According to the article, what changes can showering cause?
A．Bringing the terrible moment to us．
B．Increasing the level of dopamine．
C．Leading to boredom or tiredness．
D．Setting the creative part of the brain free．
【2】If one has focused on something all day, showering can help _______．
A．turn one’s attention inwards
B．draw one’s attention to the outside world
C．one make an important breakthrough
D．many chemical changes to take place
【3】It can be inferred from the article that _______．
A．changes in the frequency of an action can create a new perspective
B．it is a good idea to talk with others about their sources of inspiration
C．our lives might feel longer and fuller if we frequently try new things
D．it is helpful to try something different rather than stay focused on a difficult task
【4】The example of Gertrude Stein in the last paragraph is used to _______．
A．encourage readers to find their own ways of getting inspiration
B．point out to readers that it's hard to find inspiration
C．explain how to link inspiration with readers’ daily lives
D．show that creativity often comes from strange places
23、Psychologists tell us our self-image defines what we believe we can and cannot do. Each of us over the years has built up belief about ourselves. Unconsciously, our pictures of who we are have been formed by past experiences. Our successes and failures, what others have told us and what we think people believe about us all help form impressions of what we think we are. Because self-image is so important in our growth, it is important to examine our concepts of self in order to reach our full potential.
Changing our self-image is possible. Some psychologists suggest we begin to change our self-image by mentally picturing ourselves performing well at some task. Since we presently react to things based on our present images, it’s suggested that we replace those with better ones. In many experiments, people were asked to sit quietly for a few minutes each day and imagine themselves doing well. For instance, subjects would sit and imagine themselves throwing darts at a bull’s-eye on a target. Over a period of weeks, their dart game improved. This has been done with people who wanted to play chess better, throw a ball more accurately, increase their salesmanship or musical talents, and improve many other skills. In most cases, remarkable improvement is made.
The point of changing self-image is not to develop an image of ourselves that is not real. To try to become something we really aren’t is just as wrong as living the unrealistic, inferior image we may have. The aim is to find the real self, to bring our mental images of ourselves in line with our true potential. However, it is generally accepted among psychologists that most of us fail to do justice to ourselves. We’re usually better than we think we are.
Another important part of changing self-image is to not think about past mistakes. Don’t let failures do harm. Our errors or humiliation over mistakes are necessary steps in learning. It is all right to make mistakes. But when they have taught us what we did wrong, we should forget them and not dwell on them. Sometimes we keep remembering our failures or mistakes and feel guilty or embarrassed about them. We let them take over, and then we develop a fear.
It is important to have realistic expectations of ourselves. Some of our dissatisfaction might come from expecting too much of ourselves. If we demand constant perfection in everything we do, we can be disappointed and our poor self-image will continue. If our goal is to reach perfection, we are doomed from the start.
【1】Which situation agrees with the idea of the passage?
A．To outshine his colleagues, Joe sets an idealistic goal.
B．To get along with her classmates, Doris always humbles herself.
C．To become a star player, Alex repeatedly plays back his faults in his mind.
D．To win a speech contest, Tina visualizes herself speaking more confidently.
【2】According to the author, how should we regard our past mistakes?
A．They are part of our growth.
B．They are warnings for future.
C．They are tools for overcoming fear.
D．They are barriers to our development.
【3】Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
A．We Are What We Do
B．Be the Best We Can Be
C．We Are What We Think We Are
D．What We Are Decides What We Think
24、On December 23, 2019, a Texas couple and their 12-year-old daughter delivering furniture in a rental truck got trapped in the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. After not being able to free the truck, they spent the evening in the truck, leaving the vehicle on and wrapping up in moving blankets to keep warm. In the morning, they wrapped plastic around their feet and chose to walk out to safety. Thanks to the concern of a family member, local authorities were contacted. The couple was spotted by a member of the Sheriff’s Department flying in his private plane.
This couple was making a quick run to deliver some furniture before the Christmas holiday. They were not thinking that they were putting themselves in a life-or-death situation. But where did things go wrong? They were using their GPS to take the fastest route. The issue with this is that GPS doesn’t take weather into account, especially snow that has fallen in rural areas. Also, GPS won’t account for what kind of vehicle you are driving! They had a cellphone. But it’s possible that being in a rural location, cell towers weren’t available. Or it could have been that they ran out of battery.
Every day has the potential to become a real-life survival situation. How can you ensure your story doesn’t turn into a survival story? You should always let people know where you are going and carry your phone and a battery charger. Besides, always check the weather and adjust your trip accordingly. Always be prepared. Preparedness is a lifestyle. It means taking responsibility, hoping for the best, and preparing for unfortunate events. Taking a few moments to make sure you are prepared when you leave your home is a smart thing to do.
【1】What happened to the family on their way to delivering furniture?
A．Their car had run out of fuel.
B．They got stuck in a rural area.
C．They lost directions in the woods.
D．Their daughter suffered a heavy cold.
【2】Who rescued the family?
A．An officer.
B．A couple.
C．A GPS application.
D．A neighbour.
【3】What lesson can we learn from the Texas couple’s story?
A．Cell towers were outdated in some rural areas.
B．First aid training is necessary in all situations.
C．Modem technologies can go wrong occasionally.
D．Overall factors should always be taken into account.
【4】What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A．To warn against some dangerous travels.
B．To show the importance of responsibility.
C．To give tips on outdoor safety preparations.
D．To offer measures to deal with emergencies.
25、 What kind of person gets a tattoo (纹身)? Sailors, bikers, criminals? Well, not anymore! Check out this _______ from a recent survey: the number of Americans aged eighteen to twenty-five with tattoos has _______ to thirty-six percent over the last few years. And tattoos seem to be catching on in South America. Europe and Japan, too, a trend possibly _______ by the number of famous people proudly showing off their tattoos. People are getting tattoos to ______ the birth of a child or to show the world a symbol or a phrase with some personal meaning.
But how many of those following this latest fashion will end up ______ it? Julie, now 25, is having her tattoo got rid of by laser surgery. “My mates egged me on to do it while I was on holiday a few years ago,” she says, “and now I feel that I've _______ it.” Laser surgery isn't a cheap or easy option, however. Julie ______ paid £100 for her tattoo but is now having to cough up over £1000 to ______ it and the process will take about six months.
Stacey, 22, is finding that she is getting passed over for _______ at work and wonders if this is anything to do with her twelve tattoos. “They've told me to wear long sleeves (袖子) whatever the weather!” she says. “It's _______ but they won't back down, so I've had to give in.”
And a recent survey showed that less than thirty percent of employers in the retail, hospitality, office or beauty sectors would ________ someone with a visible tattoo.
And then you need to bear in mind how the tattoo might look when you're getting on a bit. What looked cool on you at 18, might look _______ at 50. Your tattoo can also fade and, if you put on weight, _______. Or you might just go off it.
If all this doesn't put you off and you can gather the courage (because it ______), make sure you shop around for a well-known tattooist. Ask to see portfolio of their work and certificates of training and hygiene. Where possible, get a personal _______ from someone you trust. And think it over first. Hard.
【1】A.information B.number C.group D.possibility
【2】A.gone off B.gone down C.gone up D.gone away
【3】A.indicated B.encouraged C.followed D.predicted
【4】A.promote B.witness C.prepare D.celebrate
【5】A.regretting B.believing C.defending D.losing
【6】A.made up for B.grown out of C.lived up to D.got down to
【7】A.obviously B.originally C.willingly D.regularly
【8】A.show B.polish C.repair D.remove
【9】A.safety B.access C.process D.promotion
【10】A.ridiculous B.delightful C.standard D.exciting
【11】A.take on B.take over C.take down D.take up
【12】A.natural B.warm C.sad D.similar
【13】A.shrink B.pass C.stretch D.plunge
【14】A.remains B.hurts C.exists D.appears
【15】A.experience B.response C.touch D.recommendation
26、假设你是李华，为弘扬中国传统文化，你校将在暑期开展“重走丝绸之路”活动。请你根据以下要点提示，给你校的交换生Emma发一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 活动的宗旨；
2. 活动的时间；
3. 报名方式和截止日期。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：重走丝绸之路Retrace the Silk Road
Dear Emma,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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