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1、The horse had been the chief means of transportation till the 20th century when it was gradually by the car.
A.replaced B.delivered C.exchanged D.acquired
2、________ I have to solve the problem.
A．However it is hard
B．However hard is it
C．However is it hard
D．However hard it is
3、The pen ________he wrote that book can now be seen in a museum.
A．with which
B．on which
C．for which
D．in which
4、______ to frighten the poor man, Mrs. Richards quickly hid in the small storeroom under the stairs.
A. Not wanted B. Wanted not C. Not wanting D. Wanting not
5、We Chinese are drinking ______ milk per person today as we did in 1995.
A. more than twice B. twice as much
C. twice as many as D. twice as much as
6、We know you care about your home and family. ______ you wouldn't be reading Ideal Home.
A．Therefore
B．Instead
C．Otherwise
D．Meanwhile
7、—Mr. Smith must know a lot about Chinese history.
—_______. He has studied it for years.
A. So he does B. So does he
C. So he must D. So must he
8、Can you think of ways to _________ him to give up the plan.
A. persuade B. determine C. insist D. recognize
9、With everyone ______, the head teacher began the meeting, ______ the importance of self-discipline for senior high students.
A．sitting, highlighted
B．seated, highlighting
C．seated, highlighted
D．sat down, highlighting
10、—Thanks a lot for your book. I found it very interesting.
—________. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
A. All the best B. It is nothing
C. No thanks D. Very well
11、—Will you help me with this mathematical problem? ________.
—Sure. Let me see.
A．It’s your turn
B．Go on
C．I’m stuck
D．See what I mean?
12、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
13、Some students even don’t know that by helping a partner cheat in a test they may _____ with the same punishment.
A.come up B.end up C.put up D.catch up
14、She is one of the students who ________ got help from the old professor.
A．have
B．has
C．had
D．is
15、The ant runs its own body every second, ________ it is quicker than an Olympic 100-meter runner.
A．as 108 times as long; meaning
B．108 times longer than; which meaning
C．108 times the length of; which means
D．108 times how long; meaning
16、【2018·江苏】I was sent to the village last month to see how the development plan _______ in the past two years.
A．had been carried out
B．would be carried out
C．is being carried out
D．has been carried out
17、One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a high rise is that you can get a good ___________.
A.sight B.scene
C.view D.scenery
18、We ________ hiking in the mountain and ________ the beautiful views this weekend.
A．are going; admire
B．will go; admiring
C．go; admiring
D．are going; admiring
19、The boys were about to go out to play football suddenly it began to rain.
A. when B. as C. while D. then
20、Each of the UK's health service systems operates ______, and is politically accountable to the relevant government.
A.dependently B.dependent C.independently D.independent
21、The discussion on renewable energy has been going on for at least a decade and people have relied on fossil fuels almost entirely for more than a century. However, the situation when fossil fuels were the most efficient and the cheapest source of energy has been left far in the past. Many countries such as Germany and Sweden have already made significant efforts to fix this situation, employing numerous power plants working on the renewable resources of energy. The most effective among these resources is geothermal energy.
Geothermal energy does not depend on the world’s economic and political situation as strongly as fossil fuels do. Besides, extracting fossil fuels adds to the price of energy produced from them. Therefore, geothermal energy is much cheaper than traditional energy, saving up to 80% of the costs over fossil fuels.
Being a renewable resource, geothermal energy produces less waste and pollution than traditional energy sources. In geothermal systems, carbon dioxide makes up about 10% of air produced. Overall, in order to produce the electricity that can be used for one hour, the geothermal systems produce 0.1 pound of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases. For a comparison, a power plant producing from gas produces up to 2 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and those power plants that work on coal produce an astonishing 3.6 pounds of greenhouse gases.
Low costs is another reason why using geothermal power plants should be the first choice for many countries. Geothermal heat systems require 25% to 50% less energy for work compared with the traditional systems for heating or cooling. Besides, geothermal equipment is less big：due to the very nature of geothermal energy, geothermal power plants have only a few moving parts, all of which can be easily sheltered inside a relatively small building. What’s more, the life span of geothermal equipment is rather long. All these make geothermal power stations easy to build and keep.
【1】Fossil fuels are more expensive than geothermal energy partly because ________.
A．it is free to use geothermal energy
B．the production of fossil fuels costs a lot
C．fossil fuels are nearly used up
D．geothermal energy doesn’t depend on political situation
【2】According to Paragraph 3, what can be concluded from the comparison?
A．Geothermal energy is environmentally friendly.
B．Gas and coal are often used to produce electricity.
C．Coal is much more efficient than gas.
D．The geothermal systems don’t produce harmful gases.
【3】What is the main idea of this passage?
A．Many countries have benefited from geothermal energy.
B．Geothermal energy is well accepted.
C．Fossil fuels are being run out of.
D．Geothermal energy has many advantages.
22、My name is Pablo. I think I’m a lucky guy. I have a good family, and we live in a nice neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. People travel here from many countries for their vacations. We have beautiful beaches, hotels, restaurants, shopping and sports.
However, in my beautiful hometown, there are also very poor neighborhoods. These areas are crowded and have a lot of crime. Life is terrible for many of the children in these areas. Some don’t really have a childhood because they’re homeless and live on the streets. They don’t have education. They don’t have enough food. Many use drugs or have diseases or mental problems.
Last year, I came back to Puerto Vallarta from my university in Mexico City. I spent one year as a volunteer with an organization called Outreach International. They have several programs. I volunteered for one program to help street children.
I worked in a home for street children (all boys, at this one). At this home, the boys have a place to sleep and three meals daily. The home keeps the boys off the streets. It shows them another way of life. As a volunteer, I helped to prepare meals. I taught games---such as basketball, football and art. I helped the kids with their homework. These kids can be fun. They have a lot of energy, but they’re also really tough. Their hardships on the streets make them strong and not always “sweet little children.”
At this boys’ home, I met two other volunteers---Brian from Canada and Greg from Australia. In many ways, we were very similar. We were the same age, came from good homes and had a good education. They were both college students, like me. We became very good friends. Now, we email each other.
It was the best---and most difficult---year of my life. I learned a lot that year.
【1】What do we learn about the author?
A. He loves travelling.
B. He enjoys his work as a volunteer.
C. He is now working for Outreach International.
D. He has made friends with the homeless children.
【2】What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. Street Crime.
B. The author’s childhood experience.
C. The author’s hometown.
D. The terrible life of the homeless children.
【3】According to the author, what makes the street children really tough?
A. Drugs. B. Too much energy.
C. Hard life. D. Pressure from school.
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A. My Special Year B. A Sweet Home
C. Outreach International D. Street Children
23、 English playwright Arthur Wing Pinero said, “Where there/s tea, there's hope.” Similarly, a Chinese saying goes that “Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.”
Tea is, without doubt, welcomed all over the world. According to Statista, a German online portal for statistics; global tea production reached approximately 5.8 million tons in 2018. It has become the most consumed beverage in the world — after water, of course.
In order to celebrate the popular drink, the United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21 as International Tea Day. According to the UN, tea is much more than just a hot drink. It's a big part of many cultures around the world.
You probably know that people in China use top-grade tea to show respect when receiving important guests. Meanwhile, the British tradition of afternoon tea is an important part of that country's identity. Making Malaysia's pulled tea has become a sort of art form, where drinkers take pride in its entertainment aspects. As an expression of Moroccan hospitality and tradition, mint tea — a mix of green tea, spearmint leaves and sugar — is served during gatherings and negotiations.
Apart from its cultural significance, tea is also a medicine, used from ancient times to modem day. “Tea is cold and lowers the fire,” Chinese Ming Dynasty herbalist Li Shizhen once said. The health benefits of tea are still being discovered today: preventing heart disease, obesity and cancer have all been linked to drinking green tea, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information in the US. The mania for healthy tea products continues into a new decade as it's used in moisturizers, lip balms and other beauty products.
Hot or cold, bagged or loose-leaf, tea is more than a drink — it's a social custom and also a magic medicine, a link to the past and a way of life.
【1】Why did the author mention the two quotations in the first paragraph?
A.For they are famous.
B.To show the significance of tea.
C.For enriching the readers’ knowledge.
D.To show tea has a long history.
【2】According to the passage, people consume most in the world.
A.tea B.coffee
C.water D.wine
【3】What does the underlined word “moisturizers” mean in the fifth paragraph?
A.medicine. B.drinks.
C.art form. D.cream.
【4】What is the main idea of the whole passage?
A.Tea has a long history in China.
B.Tea has many health benefits.
C.Tea is a big part of many cultures around the world.
D.May 21 is celebrated as International Tea Day.
24、● West Town
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) encourages lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and events. Each year, Chicago Public Library recommends the Best of the Best, CPL’s selections of the very best books published that year.
● Hours
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
● Holidays & Closures
All Staff Institute Day: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Closed All Day
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2020 Closed All Day
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Closed All Day
Labor Day：Monday, September 7, 2020 Closed All Day
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2020 Closed All Day
Christmas：Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed All Day
● Address & Contact
1625 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago IL 60622
Phone: (312) 743-0450
Email: westtown@chipublib.org
● Get a Library Card
Getting a library card is easy – and it’s free! Please visit any CPL location to fill out an application. Current, valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address is required.
● Facilities
After-hours book return Bike rack
Computers Meeting room WiFi
Parking lot Scanner
● Upcoming Events at West Town
Design Challenge Day
Description:
Are you up for a challenge? Drop in and tackle some design challenges using supplies provided by the library. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative submissions.
Suitable for: Kids and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Film Screening: The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)
Description:
Join the West Town branch for a screening of The Zookeeper’s Wife. A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jewish people from the Holocaust.
Suitable for: Adults and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
【1】When can people go and read in Chicago Public Library?
A．11:00 a.m., April 29, 2020.
B．2:00 p.m., May 25, 2020.
C．9:00 a.m., July 5, 2020.
D．6:00 p.m., November 26, 2020.
【2】What is required for getting a library card?
A．Paying for it on a yearly basis.
B．Providing a recent photo.
C．Applying on the library’s official website first.
D．Having a valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address.
【3】What do we know about Design Challenge Day?
A．It targets adults as their major participants.
B．Participants will compete for prizes.
C．The activity will last for nearly 2 hours.
D．Winners can watch The Zookeeper’s Wife for free.
25、A Welcome Gift
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them _______ side by side at the piano, playing jazz music to celebrate their new home happily.
However, their happiness disappeared the next morning. Someone had left a _______ under their door during the night. One of their neighbors complained about the sound of the piano. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their _______ and apologize.
“Maybe we could go and _______ everyone in person.” his mother said. “What if we invited them to come here for a party instead? Dario asked. They both loved the _______. Then they started to prepare for it.
Finally, the day of the party arrived. Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, _______ Dario's mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.
“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I _______ that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note I hope you don't think I disliked the playing.”
Dario's mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “We should apologize to you.” she said. “I didn't _______ how late it was when we were playing.”
“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert pointed to the book she had given them and said, “These songs are not such _______ music.”
“These songs are beautiful music. And we won't play so loud or late!” Dario said. The big smile on his mother's face gave him a feeling of ________ and made him feel that they were home at last.
A．sat
B．lay
C．stood
D．walked
A．bill
B．note
C．poster
D．report
A．friends
B．relatives
C．neighbors
D．audience
A．blame
B．visit
C．question
D．instruct
A．experience
B．idea
C．performance
D．action
A．treated
B．helped
C．served
D．presented
A．promised
B．admitted
C．agreed
D．worried
A．realize
B．accept
C．remember
D．understand
A．sweet
B．strange
C．funny
D．loud
A．equality
B．freedom
C．warmth
D．sympathy
26、假设你是李华，你的朋友Henry 最近来信，询问你寒假有什么安排．请你根据以下要点，用英语回一封信，分享你的假期安排，并简述理由．
写作要点：1． 休息；2． 学习；3． 陪伴父母；4． 欢度春节．
注意：1． 词数100左右，信的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）；
2．可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯．
参考词汇：寒假 winter vacation 春节 the Spring Festival
Dear Henry，
I'm glad to receive your letter．
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Yours，
Li Hua
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