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1、--- Can I help you?
--- Yes. I bought an iPhone 6 here last week, but there _______ something wrong with it.
A. was B. had been C. will be D. is
2、 We may find that learning a foreign language doesn’t have to be ______ learning our native language.______, our native language is very difficult to learn.
A. twice as hard as; In other word
B. twice as hard as; In other words
C. two times as hard as; In another words
D. two times as hard as; In a word
3、Bring an umbrella with you__________ it rains.
A．in case
B．in no case
C．in any case
D．in this case
4、Now the standing committee members are working out the exact_________in which the decision should be applied for the hoped-for success.
A．tone
B．concern
C．means
D．manner
5、More people are choosing to work ______ retirement age．
A． at B． in
C． for D． beyond
6、The discovery of new evidence led to ______________.
A. the thief having been caught B. the thief to be caught
C. catch the thief D. the thief being caught
7、Michael R. Bloomberg’s exit and immediate move to back Mr. Biden had the _________ to anger supporters of Mr. Sanders and sparked outrage among progressives.
A.access B.potential C.advantage D.presentation
8、Although not as such, those large-scale military exercises with America were partly aimed at scaring the North Korea.
A.being advertised B.advertising
C.having advertised D.advertised
9、— Why not meet Diana today?
— I am sorry to tell you that she has been ________ from our company.
A. explored B. employed
C. removed D. interrupted
10、The government won’t have the public officials ___ asking for gifts or money from people.
A. coming up with B. putting up with
C. getting away with D. doing away with
11、Since the new drug was needed for World War Ⅱ, the government approval process for penicillin was ________, and mass production began in 1944
A.possessed B.wound C.accelerated D.opposed
12、—What do you think of a house supplied by Lovell?
— you buy a home from Lovell，the company promises to buy it back at the same price after three years.
A. Should B. Must
C. Could D. Would
13、As our society is developing faster and faster, more and more people feel their work more ________ and less leisurely.
A．stressful
B．stressed
C．stressing
D．stress
14、22. While building a tunnel through the mountain, _______.
A.an underground lake was discovered B.there was an underground lake discovered
C.a lake was discovered underground D.the workers discovered an underground lake
15、The speech was meaningful and powerful, ________ lots of students to study harder for their dream colleges.
A．to inspire
B．inspiring
C．inspired
D．inspire
16、—Mary, new copies of Alice in Wonderland are on sale now.
—Great! Let’s go and buy ________ this afternoon.
A．it
B．that
C．any
D．one
17、It was a real race________time to get the project done. Luckily，we made it.
A．over B．by C．for D．Against
18、_______ the size of the whole earth, the biggest ocean does not seem big at all.
A．Comparing with
B．When compared with
C．To compare with
D．Being compared with
19、Nobody except Bill and John ______ entered the second round of the interview.
A. have B. has C. has been D. have been
20、We are living in an age ________Artificial Intelligence is part of our daily life.
A．that
B．when
C．where
D．which
21、Psychological science is full of interesting topics, many of which tell a coherent picture of human nature, but some of which create seemingly contradictory stories. A case in point is the tricky and misunderstood, overlap(重叠)between strength-based science and the research on narcissism(自恋).
There is now convincing evidence to show that narcissism is on the rise, especially in our youth. Some researchers have gone so far as to say that it is occurring in epidemic proportions, with about 25% of young people showing symptoms of narcissism. The inflated ego(夸大的自我)of Generation Me is reflected in reality TV, celebrity worship, out-of-control consumerism and materialism...perhaps even a new type of president.
We are correct to be concerned about this phenomenon but our fear that all kids are potential narcissists has caused an unhelpful counter-reaction to approaches that seek to make our children and teens feel good about themselves.
In my own research on strength-based parenting it is common for people to wrongly label this approach as a recipe for narcissism. Their argument seems to be that a child who knows their strengths will automatically view themselves as better than everyone else. It is argued that the self-assurance that comes with identifying and using their positive qualities will make a child arrogant, selfish and uncaring. Genuine confidence about one’s strengths is categorized as over-confidence: desirable self-knowledge is branded as excessive self-admiration.
Why does this occur? It’s partly because more is known about narcissism than strengths. While strengths psychology has largely stayed within the limit of academic journals or has been applied only within certain contexts such as the workplace, research on narcissism has made its way into the mass media and into our collective consciousness. The New York Times noted that narcissism is a favored “go-to” topic and that people everywhere are diagnosing others with it.
The fear that a strength-based approach will cause narcissism also occurs because we unknowingly fall prey to binary(非此即彼)thinking. We mistakenly believe that one cannot be both confident and humble. We focus on Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian rather than Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa. There’s no way that Gandhi and Mother Teresa could have achieved what they did without confidence in their strengths, and yet they are both pillars of modesty and selflessness.
When we assume that strength-focus is the same as a self-focus, we fail to entertain the idea that people who know their strengths are, actually, more likely to be pro-social and focus on helping others.
It’s tempting to conclude that every young person is at risk of becoming a narcissist but I’d like to stand up for the thousands of young kids I have worked with who are caring, thoughtful and humble---even when they use their strengths.
【1】Why teenagers’ strengths are often mistaken for narcissism?
A．Academic journals and mass media report more on narcissism.
B．Contradiction is human nature of many people.
C．There is a lack of strengths in our collective consciousness.
D．Numbers of people are diagnosed with narcissism by doctors.
【2】The author mentions Gandhi and Teresa in paragraph 6 to show that_______.
A．they are both victims of binary thinking
B．one can be both modest and sure of himself
C．confidence is quite important for celebrities
D．public figures unknowingly fall prey to narcissism
【3】What’s the author’s attitude towards young kids’ strength-based approaches?
A．Skeptical.
B．Favorable.
C．Neutral.
D．Cautious.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Teens’ Strength Psychology
B．Teens’ Narcissism Diagnosis
C．Teens’ Anxiety and Depression
D．Teens’ Confidence Misunderstood
22、 People who volunteer because they want to help others live longer than people who don't volunteer at all. But on average those who volunteer mainly for some sort of personal benefit live no longer than non-volunteers, University of Michigan researchers found.
“On the surface, volunteering seems to be a purely selfless act. But, in fact, people volunteer for a wide range of reasons," said Sara Konrath, the lead author of the study.
Konrath and his colleagues analyzed the data that were collected in 2014 and included 3,376 men and women who were about 65 years old at the time. Overall, they found that 57 percent of those surveyed reported doing at least some volunteer work in the past 10 years.
Participants were contacted again four years later, in 2018. Researchers found that just 2.3 percent of the volunteers had died, compared to 4.3 percent of non-volunteers.
What really made a difference were people's motives for volunteering, the researchers found. The more people wanted to help others, the more likely they were to be alive after four years. Those who considered motives related to personal benefits more important were more likely to die. In fact, those who volunteered for personal benefits were just as likely to die as those who didn't volunteer at all. These reasons included volunteering because they enjoyed the social contact, to get out of the house, to escape their own problems, or to explore their own strengths.
“Our analysis clearly shows the importance of motives when considering the health benefits of volunteering, Konrath said. “And research has shown that concern about others helps us tap into the same system that operates in mothers and other caregivers. Basically, this system restores physiological function and promotes well- being."
In the meantime , Konrath says the current finding suggests it may be a poor idea to encourage people to think of volunteering as an exchange rather than something you do for other people.
“Of course, it's reasonable for volunteers to expect some benefits for themselves, but the potential health benefits of volunteering are significantly reduced if self- benefit becomes a person's main motive," she said.
【1】Why did Konrath and his colleagues conduct the survey?
A.To see how volunteering affected one's health.
B.To give the participants volunteering opportunities.
C.To teach the participants how to live longer.
D.To contact the participants again four years later.
【2】According to the text, how much people benefit from volunteering depends on__________.
A.how many people they help B.how much they do for others
C.how many personal benefits they get D.how much they want to help others
【3】What does the underlined word “exchange” in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A.Help from others. B.Thanks from others.
C.Personal benefits from volunteering. D.Communication between volunteers.
【4】Which of the following may have an effect on our health?
A.Ages for volunteering. B.Motives for volunteering.
C.Ways of volunteering. D.Decisions about volunteering.
23、 J. K. Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter series of books. She composed much of her first work, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh.
Previous to Rowling penning the Harry Potter books, her life was full of struggle and loss. Her mother died in 1990 because of a disease. Her first marriage, to Jorje Arrantes in 1992, ended just over a year later. Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid assistance. Her financial circumstances would not change until the late 1990s, when the Harry Potter series went beyond all expectations for success. Aided by the Scottish Arts Council, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, but initial encouragement from publishers was actually non-existent. She was told to find a day job, and the UK publisher, Bloomsbury, firstly published only 1000 copies of the novel, titled in the UK as Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone.
Within a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. A few months, later, it received the British Book Award for Best Children’s Book of The Year. By 1998, Scholastic purchased publication rights, and Rowling, now on her third part of the series, was enjoying great success.
The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular children’s author ever. The interest in the books from both adults and children aroused the enthusiastic reading among younger children eager for the next part of Harry’s adventures.
Queen Elizabeth II honored Rowling in 2000, titling her as an Officer of the British Empire. She remarried in 2001, to Dr. Neil Murray, with whom she has two children, David and Mackenzie. In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including relieving world poverty, and funding research towards medicine.
【1】How did Rowling make a living in the early 1990s?
A．By finding a day job.
B．By writing some stories.
C．By receiving government support.
D．By working for cafes near her house.
【2】Who contributed a lot to Rowling’s first novel?
A．The publishers.
B．Rowling’s daughter.
C．Rowling’s former husband.
D．The Scottish Arts Council.
【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．Rowling is working in the British Empire.
B．Rowling has done much for charity.
C．Rowling doesn’t get on well with Neil.
D．Rowling spends much time with her family.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．J. K. Rowling
B．Harry Potter
C．J. K. Rowling’s Hard Life
D．The Publish of Harry Potter
24、The over 48,000 orange trees in Seville, Spain, not only fill the city’s air with the pleasant smell of orange blossoms in spring, but they also produce over 16,500 tons of fruit every winter. Though that makes the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region Europe’s top orange-producing city, the fruit is too sour to be consumed fresh. While some of the produce is used to make orange jam and an alcoholic drink, most of it ends up in Seville’s landfills (填埋场). However, that may change soon thanks to a clever idea to use the oranges to produce clean energy.
The trial programme is being launched by the city’s council and park department in cooperation with Emasesa, Seville’s water supply and sanitation (卫生) division. Juice from 38. 6 tons of oranges will be left to ferment (发酵) in a specialised facility. The methane (甲烷) released from the fermented liquid will be captured and used to drive a generator to produce clean power. The officials estimate the test run will produce about 1,500 kWh of energy – enough to run one of Emasesa’s water purification plants. To ensure there is no waste, the orange skins, peels, and flesh will be used as fertiliser.
“It’s not just about saving money. The oranges are a problem for the city, and we’re producing added value from waste,” said Benigno Lopez, head of Emasesa’s environmental department.
If successful, by 2023, the city hopes to recycle all the oranges and add the electricity produced back into its power transmission network. In trial runs, one ton of oranges produced 50 kWh of clean energy – enough to cover the daily electricity needs of five homes. The project team estimates that if all the fruit is recycled, it will produce enough energy to power as many as 73,000 residences.
“This project will help us to reach our targets for reducing emissions, energy self-sufficiency, and the circular economy,” Juan Espadas Cejas, mayor of Seville, said in the press conference announcing the trial programme.
【1】What do we know about oranges in Seville from the first paragraph?
A．They are usually picked in spring.
B．They are mostly used to make jams and juice.
C．They are not recommended to be eaten fresh.
D．They make Seville the world’s top orange-producing city.
【2】What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A．Different uses of Seville oranges.
B．Ways to produce power from juice.
C．An introduction to the trial programme.
D．Reasons for launching the trial programme.
【3】What can we infer from the passage?
A．The energy produced will be used to purify water.
B．Seville hasn’t carried out the trial programme yet.
C．The electricity produced will go to Seville’s power plants.
D．14,600 tons of recycled oranges are needed to power 73,000 homes.
【4】What is Juan Espadas Cejas’ attitude towards this project?
A．It is risky but beneficial.
B．It is helpful and worth trying.
C．It is crazy and cannot become a reality
D．It is impractical though possible in theory.
25、 One spring, two friends and I sought permission to plant a garden. Our school was located in the downtown area of a large city. There wasn’t_______of a backyard._______ , it was our garden, a stone-covered dirt parking lot with no extra space. However, we carefully_______taking into account the area that received the best sunshine.
The three of us_______the headmaster with our plan for a small area to plant some squash, tomatoes and cucumbers. The only real _______ involved was to rent a rake(耙), a pickax(丁字镐), and a hoe(锄头). However,_______ the headmaster’s permission would still be difficult. We will never forget his _______ to our request. With a slightly bored tilting (偏斜) of his head, he _______ replied, “ You are wasting your time. Nothing will ever grow there! But go ahead _______ you still want to.”
We had received permission_______ ! So what if it wasn’t enthusiastic? We rented tools, raked four inches of stones into neat walls _______ the garden, raised the pickax and _______what must have been a former waste area. A gardener dream-dark, rich soil just sitting there_______ to be discovered. We looked at each other, repeating together: “Ah, nothing will grow there.” As you might have_______ by now, things did grow there in our garden.
Have you ever _______ that way about your life-Nothing will grow there… Have you felt _______ about your life’s progress? Worried about crop failure? Disappointed that nothing good ever seems to _______ ? Don’t believe that “Nothing will grow there”. It’s never too _______ to be who you might have been. You may not always see the _______ for growth, but it is there. All the rich soil you need may be left just _______ the surface, but can only be discovered after you begin digging.
【1】A.more B.little C.much D.less
【2】A.Suddenly B.Now C.Again D.Actually
【3】A.carried out B.laid out C.gave out D.made out
【4】A.greeted B.ignored C.approached D.lectured
【5】A.cost B.reward C.bargain D.bonus
【6】A.allowing B.getting C.granting D.adopting
【7】A.promise B.tease C.response D.result
【8】A.warmly B.coldly C.readily D.hesitantly
【9】A.if B.unless C.even if D.as if
【10】A.at most B.at least C.at first D.at last
【11】A.separating B.setting C.establishing D.outlining
【12】A.carved B.landed C.struck D.smoothed
【13】A.waiting B.staring C.glancing D.lying
【14】A.wished B.guessed C.liked D.planned
【15】A.lost B.made C.followed D.felt
【16】A.discouraged B.excited C.puzzled D.awkward
【17】A.go up B.bring up C.come up D.pile up
【18】A.hard B.easy C.early D.late
【19】A.potential B.foundation C.vision D.strategy
【20】A.beyond B.beneath C.above D.off
26、假设你是李华，你的美国笔友John来信说他最近每天上网到深夜，他尝试过很多办法，都收效甚微，因此写信向你求助。请你用英语给John写一封回信，给他一些中肯建议。内容包括：
1.网络已成为生活密不可分的一部分，确实难以拒绝；
2.建议:(1)控制上网时间；(2)寻求专业帮助；(3)……
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当发挥，使文章内容连贯。
Dear John,
I’m pleased to receive your letter seeking my suggestions on how to overcome the awful Internet addiction.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Hopefully, your problem would be solved soon.
Best wishes！
Yours,
Li Hua
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