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1、Happy birthday, Alice! So you have___________twenty-one already!
A.got B.turned C.grown D.arrived
2、—How can you seize the thief?
—I will spend the evening ________ in your room.
A．locking
B．to lock
C．locked
D．being locked
3、He gives his son some money for the _____of his books.
A.pressure B.purchase C.promote D.practice
4、The school has very good teaching staff, but when it ________teaching facilities, it is poor.
A．happens to
B．occurs to
C．comes to
D．refers to
5、She is sensitive to what people think of her. Do be _____ not to offend her feelings.
A. cautious B. anxious C. curious D. serious
6、 It is required that under no circumstances ______ betray ourselves even if there are temptations like money or beauty.
A. we will B. should we
C. we should D. we shall
7、One of the meteor (陨石) pieces was found to have crashed into a frozen lake, ________ a six-meter wide hole.
A.left B.leaving C.to leave D.having left
8、It is the first time ________ Lihua ________ the Great Wall.
A．that; visit
B．which; visited
C．that; has visited
D．that; had visited
9、He raised his voice in order to make himself ________.
A．heard
B．hearing
C．being heard
D．to be heard
10、The old teacher, who is almost sixty, is always _____ and that is to say, he works always in high spirits.
A．patient
B．relaxed
C．intelligent
D．energetic
11、Time may seem to stand ______ for those of us in prison, but it did not stop for those outside.
A．firm
B．still
C．even
D．aside
12、—I’ve just heard a lot about you. You got promoted, right? ________
—Many thanks.
A．Good for you.
B．You asked for it.
C．There you are.
D．You’ve gone too far.
13、 Those who are not _______ with the progress they have made will work harder.
A. proud B. afraid C. popular D. content
14、Mary ________into the deserted building by herself on so dark a night.
A. dares not go B. dares not to go
C. dare not to go D. doesn’t dare to go
15、______ 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
16、The suit fits me well, ______ the trousers are too short.
A.except B.besides C.but D.except that
17、It is said that the café being built near the post office ________mainly to the workers from the factory across the road.
A. caters B. serves
C. contributes D. supplies
18、Have you checked all the machines ________ to Tibet next month?
A．to send
B．sending
C．to be sent
D．to be senting
19、______ my foot hurt, I would have taken part in the sports meet.
A．Had I not got
B．If I did not get
C．If I have not got
D．Had not I got
20、I was cutting my rose bushes _____ someone knocked on the front door. Was it you?
A.as B.when C.while D.before
21、No sooner the top of the hill we all sat down to rest.
A. had we reached; when B. reached we; than
C. had we reached; than D. had we reached; then
22、A club is a place to make frequent ________ with friends.
A．contrast
B．contact
C．contract
D．content
23、— Johnson is indeed a wise man.
— Oh, yes. How often I have regretted _____ his advice!
A. to take B. taking
C. not to take D. not taking
24、It’s __________to smoke here. Who permitted you____________here?
A.forbid; smoking B.forbad ; smoking C.forbade; to smoke D.forbidden; to smoke
25、There were 252 votes ________ the bill and 186 against.
A．in need of
B．in favour of
C．in search of
D．in case of
26、Happiness, that short and delightful feeling, seems all too rare in 2020. But there’s one place where happiness is the name of the game. And, no, we’re not talking about Disney World.
Denmark, currently the second happiest country on earth, is now home to The Happiness Museum, which is created by The Happiness Research Institute, a think tank focusing on well-being, happiness and quality of life. The eight-room museum is devoted to literally bringing happiness to life, reminding visitors what it is that gives value to them and makes them feel good. Led by Meik Wiking, author of three international bestsellers, the museum opened on July 14 in a small 240-square-meter space in Copenhagen.
Visitors to the museum will find many interactive exhibits. Each room is devoted to a specific approach to studying happiness. The politics of happiness exhibit asks questions about the role of elections and GDP in determining national happiness. There’s also a geography of happiness section that explores the role of built environments on happiness levels, as well as showing a world map with the World Happiness Report 2020’s happiness ranking of 153 countries. There are other sections like the science of happiness, the history of happiness and what lies in store for the future.
Certain museum exhibits include visitors’ personal perception of happiness. Can you determine which half of the Mona Lisa’s mouth smiles? How do you explain the meaning of happiness? The museum houses a vast collection of donated artworks donated by people from around the globe, which remind them of happy moments in their lives.
While the museum is a very optimistic place to be, it’s also aware of the difficulties of being a public place in the middle of a global pandemic (流行病). The museum has strict policies in place to ensure social distancing and safety, including only allowing 50 visitors at a time and a one-way path through the museum.
【1】What’s the main purpose of creating The Happiness Museum?
A．To remind people to read books on happiness
B．To help visitors learn and experience happiness.
C．To advise visitors to share happiness with others.
D．To tell people ways to improve their quality of life.
【2】Where can you learn about the effect of built environments on happiness levels?
A．In the science of happiness section.
B．In the history of happiness section.
C．In the politics of happiness section.
D．In the geography of happiness section.
【3】What does the underlined word “perception” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A．Understanding.
B．Praising.
C．Documenting.
D．Misunderstanding
【4】What does the author intend to tell us about the museum in the last paragraph?
A．The disadvantages it has.
B．Its difficulty in receiving visitors.
C．Its positive attitude towards future.
D．The safety measures it takes for visitors.
27、Raised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn’t soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, he’d say in his loudest father-voice, “That’s what your legs are for!” The walk didn’t bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn’t seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.
It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.
A row of hedge（树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father’s head. Then I knew, each time I’d come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.
On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, it’s you!” he’d say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.
I replied, “Yes, Dad, it’s me. I’m home.”
【1】What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Accepted happily. B. Spoke unhappily.
C. Agreed willingly. D. Explained clearly.
【2】What made the author feel upset was ______.
A. the feeling of being less than valued
B. the fear of seeing something moving
C. the tiredness after long hours in labs
D. the loneliness of riding the bus home
【3】The author’s father watched behind the hedge because ______.
A. he didn’t want to meet his son at the doorway
B. he wanted to help his son build up courage
C. he was concerned about his son’s safety
D. he didn’t think his son was old enough to walk alone
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. My College Life. B. My Father’s Secret.
C. Terrible Journey Home. D. Riding Bus Alone.
28、Shirley Raines was presented with the 2021 CNN Hero of the Year, as she offered hope to the homeless people living on skid row (贫民区) in Los Angeles. Then what inspired her to do so?
In 1990, Raines’ 2-year-old son died from accidental poisoning. This event caused her a lot of pain, and the pain lasted for many years. Raines didn’t know what to do about it. And she couldn’t figure out what she was living for. Until one day about several years ago, Raines visited the skid row with a friend who worked as a volunteer. She met a lot of homeless people there and realized that they badly needed help, not just in finding a home, but in finding themselves, including their own worth and beauty.
Then, Raines forgot the pain that fate had given her. She devoted herself to helping the homeless. Raines started to do voluntary work every Saturday. As she got to know the homeless, they often praised her for her make-up, hair, and style. She then started to make the homeless up. They loved it, and she loved it. Thus, Raines found the purpose of her life. She started an outdoor beauty salon (美容院) to serve the homeless.
Raines also started sharing photos on Instagram, and even live-streaming some of her events so that more people would join her. Things took off, and Raines formed Beauty 2 the Streetz, a non-profit group that provides free food, clothing, and make-up services for the homeless. Her fans quickly began donating to increase her impact. So far, the number of her fans has grown to over 200,000, including many beauty professionals. Some of them regularly donate money to keep the group running. Others spare some time to help Raines serve the homeless. So far, Raines has made a real impact on people’s lives, and she has been considered as a role model for a great number of people.
【1】What caused Shirley Raines to help the homeless?
A．The death of her son.
B．The visit to the skid row.
C．The feeling of homesickness.
D．The encouragement from her friend.
【2】Why did Shirley Raines share her things on Instagram?
A．To earn more money.
B．To find greater fame.
C．To teach people to make themselves up.
D．To call on more people to help the homeless.
【3】Which of the following can best describe Shirley Raines?
A．Caring, capable and influential.
B．Caring, straightforward and sensible.
C．Straightforward, warm-hearted and capable.
D．Warm-hearted, sensible and influential.
【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To advertise Beauty 2 the Streetz.
B．To inspire more people to be volunteers.
C．To help the homeless gain more attention.
D．To introduce Shirley Raines and her deeds.
29、From self-driving cars to care-bots（care+robots） for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses.
“The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces,” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific.
A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence.
The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already destroys more jobs than it creates.
But the report states: “Losing occupations does not necessarily mean losing jobs — just changing what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research.
“The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies,” it states.
A 2014 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create,” according to Aaron Smith, the report’s co-author.
“Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change,” Microsoft’s Jonathan Grudin told researchers.
【1】We can infer from the text that in the future _____.
A．people will face many difficulties
B．people will take up more creative jobs
C．artificial intelligence will threaten people's lives
D．most jobs will be done in traditional workplaces
【2】According to the report, _____.
A．people won't necessarily lose jobs
B．big companies will face fewer challenges
C．small companies will win against big companies
D．most people will become interested in technology
【3】What is the attitude of most experts in artificial intelligence and robotics to the future?
A．Mixed
B．Worried.
C．Hopeful.
D．Doubtful.
【4】Jonathan Grudin’s words in the last paragraph suggest that _____.
A．there will be enough jobs for people
B．things will change a lot in a few years
C．many people will become unemployed
D．technology will totally change future jobs
30、Trinity Jagdeo had been an experienced barber for a shop for years. He_______half a year ago because he wanted to do something meaningful. Later, on a busy_______ in Philadelphia, with a chalkboard saying “Haircuts for the Homeless”, he was_______free haircuts to any homeless person around Philadelphia.
Such a_______is sure to draw the eye of average passers-by. Sean Johnson was no_______. He was willing to give Trinity a job since he was_______by Trinity’s spirit as well as his skill. Trinity expressed his_______ for Sean’s offer. However, he said he had to_______because he didn’t do this to get paid but just to_______ the homeless.
The “Haircuts for the Homeless ” thing had always been on Sean’s________.A month later, he invited Trinity to his new barbershop after________Trinity again who was giving haircuts on another street. Sean did something ________ when they got inside — he gave Trinity the________, saying, “You can use it________ for it’s all done. It’s yours now.”
“I ________ the shop. You see many bad things in this city. When you see________ things, you just want to be a part of them,” Sean said. Trinity saw this as an ________to do even further good for the homeless and accepted Sean’s________.
Tuesday through Sunday, Trinity’s barbershop would be just a ________ one, serving the paying customers. But every Monday would be set aside________ for providing haircuts for the homeless, still free of charge.
【1】
A．struggled
B．resigned
C．hesitated
D．failed
【2】
A．square
B．market
C．station
D．sidewalk
【3】
A．giving out
B．taking over
C．setting aside
D．keeping up
【4】
A．scenery
B．business
C．scene
D．condition
【5】
A．fool
B．stranger
C．fun
D．exception
【6】
A．excited
B．impressed
C．astonished
D．delighted
【7】
A．gratitude
B．affection
C．respect
D．sympathy
【8】
A．compromise
B．accept
C．decline
D．quit
【9】
A．encourage
B．attract
C．comfort
D．support
【10】
A．way
B．own
C．mind
D．honor
【11】
A．turning to
B．running into
C．hearing of
D．looking for
【12】
A．unreasonable
B．unimportant
C．unbelievable
D．unnecessary
【13】
A．keys
B．tools
C．chances
D．choices
【14】
A．directly
B．eventually
C．frequently
D．gradually
【15】
A．purchased
B．named
C．decorated
D．donated
【16】
A．consistent
B．wonderful
C．creative
D．familiar
【17】
A．alternative
B．effort
C．opportunity
D．attempt
【18】
A．kindness
B．suggestion
C．invitation
D．politeness
【19】
A．new
B．modern
C．unique
D．normal
【20】
A．occasionally
B．strictly
C．exactly
D．casually
31、Directions: Complete the article with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.
There was a time when British Olympic medal winners became household names because there were so few of them. But the 67 medals at this year's Games in Rio and 147 at the Paralympics meant that the GB medalists’ reception at Buckingham Palace was a crowded and happy event.
Many of this year's winners spoke of being inspired by athletes of previous generations. Inspiration fed their aspiration; and having discovered abilities they scarcely knew they had, these athletes are now inspiring others.
A few months ago, I saw inspiration of a different kind when I opened the new Cambridge base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, where Prince William works as a helicopter pilot. It was not hard to be moved by the 【1】 of the highly skilled doctors, paramedics and crew, who are called out on average five times a day.
But to be inspirational you don't have to save lives or win medals. I often draw strength from meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things: volunteers, careers, community organizers and good neighbors; unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special.
They are an inspiration to those who know them, and their lives frequently embody a truth expressed by Mother Teresa, from this year Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She once said: 'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love'.
This has been the experience of two 【2】 organizations, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and The Prince's Trust, which are 60 and 40 years old this year. These started as small 【3】, but have grown beyond any expectations, and continue to transform young people's lives.
To mark my 90th birthday, volunteers and supporters of the six hundred charities of which I have been patron came to a lunch in The Mall. Many of these organizations are 【4】 in size but inspire me with the work they do. From giving friendship and support to our veterans, the elderly or the bereaved; to championing music and dance; providing animal welfare; or protecting our fields and forests, their selfless devotion and generosity of spirit is an example to us all.
When people face a challenge they sometimes talk about taking a deep breath to find courage or strength. In fact, the word 'inspire' literally means 'to breathe in'. But even with the inspiration of others, it's 【5】 that we sometimes think the world's problems are so big that we can do little to help. On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out【6】 , but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine.
At Christmas, our attention is drawn to the birth of a baby some two thousand years ago. It was the humblest of beginnings, and his parents, Joseph and Mary, did not think they were important.
Jesus Christ lived obscurely for most of his life, and never travelled far. He was maligned and 【7】 by many, though he had done no wrong. And yet, billions of people now follow his teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives. I am one of them because Christ's example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe.
The message of Christmas reminds us that inspiration is a gift to be given as well as received, and that love begins small but always grows.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas.
32、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。
It was summer, and my dad wanted to treat me to a vacation like never before. He decided to take me on a trip to the Wild West.
We took a plane to Albuquerque, a big city in the state of New Mexico. We reached Albuquerque in the late afternoon. Uncle Paul, my dad’s friend, picked us up from the airport and drove us up to his farm in Pecos.
His wife Tina cooked us a delicious dinner and we got to know his sons Ryan and Kyle. My dad and I spent the night in the guestroom of the farm house listening to the frogs and water rolling down the river nearby. Very early in the morning, Uncle Paul woke us up to have breakfast. “The day starts at dawn on my farm,” he said. After breakfast, I went to help Aunt Tina feed the chickens, while my dad went with Uncle Paul to take the sheep out to graze (吃草). I was impressed to see my dad and Uncle Paul riding horses. They looked really cool.
In the afternoon, I asked Uncle Paul if I could take a horse ride, and he said yes, as long as my dad went with me. I wasn’t going to take a horse ride by myself anyway. So, my dad and I put on our new cowboy hats, got on our horses, and headed slowly towards the mountains. “Don’t be late for supper,” Uncle Paul cried, “and keep to the track so that you don’t get lost!” “OK!” my dad cried back. After a while Uncle Paul and his farm house were out of sight. It was so peaceful and quiet and the colors of the brown rocks, the deep green pine trees, and the late afternoon sun mixed to create a magic scene. It looked like a beautiful woven (编织的) blanket spread out upon the ground just for us.
注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1：
Suddenly a little rabbit jumped out in front of my horse.
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Paragraph 2：
We had no idea where we were and it got dark.
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