1、Once we have seen an improvement in the company’s performance, we will think about further ________.
A.investigation B.invasion C.investment D.invitation
2、In my father’s study there are _____ books about how to keep fit.
A.a great many B.large amounts of
C.a great deal of D.a large amount of
3、—Don’t worry, Dad. The doctor said it was only the flu.
— ! I will tell your mum there is nothing serious.
A.What a relief
B.Congratulations
C.How surprising
D.I don’t care
4、—Where is my passport? I remember _______ it here.
—You shouldn't have left it here.Remember _______ it with you all the time.
A.to put; to take B.putting; taking C.putting; to take D.to put; taking
5、We can save a lot of money if we reuse the ________ water.
A.recycling
B.recycled
C.to recycle
D.recycles
6、This amusement park with all the exciting rides and other fun activities_____also home to outdoor concerts every summer.
A.are
B.have been
C.is
D.has been
7、My tooth hurts. I'll have no choice but ________ tomorrow.
A.to have my bad tooth pull
B.have my bad tooth pulled
C.have my bad tooth pull
D.to have my bad tooth pulled
8、They are trying to make sure that 5G terminals ________ by 2022 for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
A.will install
B.will have been installed
C.are installed
D.have been installed
9、______ I’m concerned about most is ______ we can collect a huge amount of money in such a short time after the war.
A. Why; because B. What; how
C. That; that D. What; if
10、_______ almost all our time to our schoolwork in the past three months, we have almost no time for fun and play.
A.Having devoted
B.Devoted
C.To devote
D.To have been devoted
11、—She looks very happy. She ____have passed the exam.
—I guess so. It’s not difficult after all.
A. should B. could C. might D. must
12、—He really wants to be successful In the competition.
—Yes, . He keeps practicing hard every day.
A.So is he B.So he does C.So does he
13、Tony has just arrived here, but I didn’t know he until yesterday.
A. would come B. had come
C. came D. will come
14、Walk along this road for 100 meters ________ you’ll see the hospital.
A.or
B.otherwise
C.and
D.or else
15、Our boss is a _____man and treats us to mid-morning snacks from time to time.
A.stubborn
B.generous
C.selfish
D.reliable
16、—Daddy, do you have a ________?
—Sorry dear, I would ________ listen to your story now, but you see this endless housework?
A. time; however B. time; otherwise
C. second; otherwise D. second; however
17、The date 5.12 is a special number, ________ I think that will be remembered by the Chinese forever.
A.what B.which
C.it D.one
18、The hot weather is ________ the water shortage.
A.to blame for
B.blamed for
C.to blame on
D.blamed on
19、—Why are you so upset?
—There is always someone ________ my kindness.
A.takes advantage of
B.taking advantage of
C.to take the advantage of
D.took the advantage of
20、Mr Lee helps his wife with housework every day, ________ he’s tired after one day’s work.
A.as though
B.so that
C.even though
D.as long as
21、 When we talk to our friends online, typing can become a little boring. We turn to memes( 表情包)to make our conversations more fun.【1】
At least 10 students who were admitted to Harvard University lost their chance to study there after posting offensive(攻击性的) memes in a private Facebook group, the university’s student newspaper,the Harvard Crimson, reported on June 5. Rather than just regular jokes, the memes “went to truly dark and ugly place, joking about Orthodox Jews(犹太教徒), the gas chambers(毒气室), Mexican children and suicide,” reported CNN【2】But later, some students set up another group where they traded several offensive memes. When Harvard University found out about the group, it took back the students’ offers,【3】
“I appreciate humor, but there are so many topics that just should not be joked about,” incoming freshman Jessica Zhang told the Harvard Crimson. “I do not know how those offensive images could be defended”.【4】“It sounds like Harvard is going too deeply into the private lives of students, Alan Dershowitz, a retired Harvard Law School professor, told The Guardian. “It may affect them for life.”
【5】 Last year, a similar Facebook group for admitted Harvard students drew criticism from the university after some of its members posted racist jokes.
A. The incident has caused fierce debates, both in the university and around the world
B. A world-class university should help students open minds and overcome bias( 偏见)
C. However, others believe the university overstepped the boundaries.
D. The group was originally meant for would-be Harvard freshmen to get to know each other before they began university
E. Jeff Yang, himself a graduate of Harvard, said the university was right to punish the students
F. But sometimes, sending the wrong meme can make trouble.
G. In fact, this is not the first time Harvard has dealt with a case like this
22、It can be painful when you feel like your parents are treating your siblings (兄弟姐妹)better than you. If you feel really sad about this, the following steps can help you improve the situation.
【1】
Since we’re all unique, nobody relates to any two people in exactly the same way. Sometimes a parent might appear to favor you in some situations and favor a sibling in others. No parent can be perfect, but they should do their best to be fair. It’s normal for parents to treat each child little differently, because each kid might benefit from a slightly different approach.
Try telling your parents how you feel.
Your goal is to communicate your feelings directly without being rude.【2】For example, saying “I feel ignored ”is better than saying “you’re ignoring me.” You can also say,“I feel left out lately. Sometimes I feel like you're so busy taking care of the baby that you don’t have enough time for me.”
Ask for what you'd like to happen.
【3】This lets them know how they can try to fix the problem. Present an idea that could help. You can say,“Could you please try to show up to more of my games so that I'll feel so happy knowing you’re there to cheer me on.”
Step away if things get heated.
Maybe you or your parents will get angry. It’s hard to have a useful conversation if one or both people are too angry to think straight. If you see this happening, take a break. Do some deep breathing and step away.【4】
Remember that your parents have to make the decision to change.
Sometimes talking about your feelings is enough for them to change their behavior.【5】This typically isn’t your fault (错误). The way they react to an honest conversation says how good they are at parenting, not how good you are at being their child. You can’t change other people. You can only control your own behavior.
A.Other times it isn't.
B.Use “I” language instead of “you” language.
C.Keep in mind that every relationship is different.
D.Remember that you can always try again another day.
E.Understand the situation by talking with your siblings.
F.Tell your parents what would help you feel closer to them.
G.You may feel better if you have another conversation immediately.
23、Homework
Do arithmetic problems 15 through 25. State the different forms of the verbs on page 50 of your French workbook. Read pages 12 through 20 of the Shakespeare play, and don't forget to fill in the missing chemical symbols on the worksheet.
Sound like a list of your homework for the next few nights — or maybe even just for tonight? 【1】 It's your teachers' way of evaluating how much you know what's going on in class. And it helps strengthen important concepts.
【2】 It's inviting to start with the easy things to get them out of the way. However, you'll have the most energy and focus when you begin, so it's best to use this mental power on the subjects that are most challenging. Later, when you're more tired, you can focus on the simpler things. If you get stuck on a problem, try to figure it out as well as you can — but don't spend too much time on it because this can mess up your homework schedule for the rest of the night. 【3】 But don’t pick someone whom you'll be up all night chatting with, or you'll never get it done!
Most people’s attention spans aren't very long, so take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. 【4】
Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time. Be sure to put it safely away in your backpack — there's nothing worse than having a completed assignment that you can't find the next morning or that gets ruined by a careless brother or sister. 【5】 Now you're free to hang out.
A.Homework is a major part of going to school.
B.Luckily, you can do a few things to do less homework.
C.If you need to, ask an adult for help or call or email a classmate for advice.
D.And no teacher still believes that "chewed by the dog" line — even when it's true!
E.When you start your homework, deal with the hardest tasks first.
F.But if you're really concentrating, wait until it's a good time to stop.
G.In conclusion, no one is expected to stay long, and people have very different learning styles.
24、 Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, the co-founder of the online retail giant Alibaba, said he is donating 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to the United States to fight the spread of coronavirus (冠状病毒). The China-made protective gear and test kits took off from Shanghai's airport in a chartered (包租的) cargo plane Monday morning, and will be handed over to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when they arrive.
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation have donated much-needed materials to areas suffering in the epidemic (泛滥) over the past few weeks, including Japan, South Korea, Italy, Egypt, Iran and Spain, according to a tweet (推文) from the Jack Ma Foundation on Friday.
Ma said the outbreak presents “a huge challenge to all humankind in a globalized world,” and that he has drawn from his own country's experience that quick and accurate testing as well as protective equipment for medical personnel are most effective in preventing the spread of the virus.
The past experience shows us that if we take it very seriously and are positive, we surely have the ability to kill out the virus.
Now it is as if we were all living in the same forest on fire. As members of the global community, it would be irresponsible of us to sit on the fence, panic, ignore facts or fail to act. We need to take action now!
【1】Jack Ma has sent much-needed materials to the countries except .
A.the USA B.Iran C.North Korea D.Italy
【2】From China’s experience, which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus?
A.Long-term testing and protective equipment for medical personnel.
B.Proper testing and protective equipment for doctors and nurses.
C.Taking medicines immediately and staying at home.
D.Correct labeling to the virus and staying at home.
【3】What’s the meaning of the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?
A.The forest where we are living is on fire.
B.We are all facing the same trouble of coronavirus.
C.We are irresponsible to take action to overcome the virus.
D.All of us are the members of the globe and it is easy to overcome the virus.
【4】Which statement is not correct according to the text?
A.Jack Ma is one of the founders of the online retail giant Alibaba.
B.The protective equipment will be handed over to the CDC.
C.Jack Ma has just donated much-needed materials to the countries in Asia, America, and Europe.
D.If we take the virus seriously, we are able to solve the problem of coronavirus.
25、What is time? Is it a thing to be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no ______ over, like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That’s an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe But in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a ______ resource, Maybe that’s why they are fond of the expression, “Time is money.”
Because Americans believe time is a limited resource, they try to conserve and manage it, People in the U.S. often attend lectures or read books on time ______ . It seems they all want to ______ their time better. Professionals carry around pocket planners—some in electronic form to keep ______ of appointments and deadlines. People do all they can to ______ more life out of their time. The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed this view best: “Do you love life? Then do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”
To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing ______ for other people’s time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the ______. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be ______ on time.
American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks ______. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is ______. Also, people ______ to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may ______, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.
Even Americans would admit that no one can master time. Time—like money—______ all too easily through our fingers. And time—like the weather— is very hard to ______. Nevertheless, time is one of life’s most precious gifts. And unwrapping it is half the fun.
【1】
A.effect
B.sense
C.control
D.notice
【2】
A.natural
B.valuable
C.financial
D.forceful
【3】
A.management
B.establishment
C.Experiment
D.movement
【4】
A.Spare
B.pass
C.organize
D.kill
【5】
A.track
B.account
C.secret
D.diary
【6】
A.drive
B.push
C.release
D.squeeze
【7】
A.respect
B.gratitude
C.sympathy
D.concern
【8】
A.excuse
B.accident
C.delay
D.schedule
【9】
A.extremely
B.thoroughly
C.automatically
D.exactly
【10】
A.on average
B.in advance
C.for sure
D.on purpose
【11】
A.convenient
B.accessible
C.casual
D.flexible
【12】
A.fail
B.tend
C.hesitate
D.hate
【13】
A.change
B.vary
C.extend
D.range
【14】
A.spends
B.disappears
C.shrinks
D.slips
【15】
A.capture
B.predict
C.announce
D.classify
26、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
There are some important regulations parents can take to make sure their kids use cell phones in a safe and responsible way. When kids know what the consequences are when rules aren’t followed, that makes life more predictable for them.
Most kids are not paying for their cell phones or their cell phone plans, so if you pay for it, you own it, which means you have the right to take it away anytime if they disobey the rules you set up earlier.
After a kid has a cell phone, suddenly parents discover data runs out half way through the month. This can get expensive and your kids need to know how to monitor their use. Also, teen cell phone addiction should be limited. Generally, it’s a good idea to have no cell phone policy while they are doing homework and at bedtime. Come to agreement in advance about what they are and aren’t allowed to download on their cell phone. There are some really bad apps for kids that you don’t want on their phones.
Make sure your kids understand how to set up their privacy. Talk with them about why guarding their privacy is so important. Many teens truly have no concept about everything that a cell phone can share about them including personal information and their location.
You want to cover what is and isn’t appropriate to share via a cell phone. This definitely means photos and language used in emails and on social media. But don’t forget simpler things like providing their address, their age or what school they go to online.
Lastly, there are times and places when using one’s cell phone is not appropriate. In movie theaters or during class time at school the phone should be on silent and put away. Additionally, when someone is having a face to face conversation with them, they need to be looking at the person, not their phone.