1、 The present media have changed our daily communication. The messages ______ most of us rely are briefer than they once were.
A. to which B. on which
C. from that D. in what
2、More than 400 mainland tourists ________ from the landslide site till Saturday, but 18 others were still missing, because of the heavy rains.
A. were rescued B. have been rescued
C. have rescued D. are rescued
3、―Have you seen the documentary named A Bite of China?
―Yeah!It’s the funniest one______I have ever seen.
A.what B.which C.that D.when
4、“We will do the right thing and do what we have to do investigate crimes ______ they exist,” claimed the police officer in chief.
A. whatever B. wherever
C. whichever D. however
5、If it rains, the sports meet ______ the day after tomorrow will have to be put off.
A.to be held
B.to hold
C.holding
D.being held
6、Jack coughed day and night. The doctor ______ him to ______ smoking.
A. hoped; give in B. suggested; give up
C. advised; give up D. promised; give in
7、_______ that he would make greater progress in his study of French.
A.He was hoped B.It was hoped
C.He is hoped D.It is hoping
8、When I got New York, I had to attend a school for students________ first language was not English.
A.who
B.which
C.whose
D.where
9、There’s nothing that could have substituted that special________.
A.memory
B.option
C.moment
D.design
10、One of the minners _______ underground for a long time last week.
A.was trapped B.have trapped
C.has trapped D.were trapped
11、The internet is a technological wonder, __________far-reaching changes in all aspect of our lives.
A.bringing about
B.holding back
C.getting across
D.looking out for
12、_______ his students occupied with an indoor sport on rainy days, James Naismith created basketball.
A.Kept
B.Keeping
C.To keep
D.Having kept
13、When we fail to ____ our own expectations, we often feel frustrated.
A. look forward to B. live up to
C. make up for D. set off for
14、—What do you think of Cristiano Ronaldo's signing for Juventus?
— His experience and range of skills will add a new___ to the team.
A. extension B. identification C. occupation D. dimension
15、It is not surprising the new course on electronic games has attracted many students.
A. what B. which
C. that D. where
16、Experts believe people can waste less food by shopping only when it is necessary.
A. why B. where C. that D. what
17、The relevant authorities have recently ________ some companies and individuals for their illegal emission that is harmful to the environment.
A. cut back on B. cracked down on C. followed up on D. held out on
18、Several swimmers have been drowned in the sea recently. So I don’t _______of your going swimming alone.
A.approve B.agree C.support D.admit
19、In autumn, there are so many _______ leaves on the ground.
A.fallen
B.falling
C.fall
D.are falling
20、The stormy and treacherous weather difficulty and uncertainty in the search for the missing passengers.
A.added to B.added up to C.added up D.added
21、 The moon and its possible influence over human behaviors have been objects of tales for centuries. Although the full moon can't turn people into werewolves (狼人), some people do blame it for causing a bad night's sleep or discomfort.
To find out if lunar phases (月相) affected humans, an international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities. The research studied a total of 5, 812 children from five continents. Data collection took place over 28 months, which is the same as the number of lunar cycles. These were then divided into three lunar phases: full moon, half-moon and new moon.
The findings of the study indicated that in general, sleep duration around full moon reported an average decrease of five minutes compared to new moon. “Our study provides evidence that the moon doesn't seem to influence people's behaviors,” said Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute. The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon. However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health. “Our behaviors are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education and income,” he added.
“Folk tales and even certain examples suggest that behaviors of humans and animals are affected by lunar phases,” Dr. Chaput explained. “Whether there is science behind it or not, the moon secret will continue to attract human civilizations in the years to come.”
【1】Where does the moon's bad influence on human behaviors usually come from?
A.Tales. B.Textbooks. C.News reports. D.Scientific papers.
【2】Why did the research last 28 months ?
A.To attract more attention. B.To cover the lunar cycles.
C.To look into more children. D.To collect as much data as possible.
【3】What can be concluded from the findings ?
A.We should go to bed five minutes earlier during a full moon.
B.The moon is a major cause to affect our sleep and behaviors.
C.We shouldn't worry about the moon's influence over health.
D.The moon plays a significant role in children's sleeping patterns.
【4】How does Dr. Chaput feel about the topic of the moon influence?
A.It's boring. B.It's worrying C.It's frightening . D.It's interesting.
22、Paper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two significant ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of millions of trees each year. Between 2001 and 2019, the world lost 386 million hectares of forest. Of the trees that were cut down, 42% went to paper production. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot sustain such a high rate of forest loss.
The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A huge quantity of wastepaper ends up in dumps and landfills (垃圾填埋场), where it can produce harmful gases. Paper in landfills leads to the release (释放) of methane, a gas that is a significant contributor in global warming.
One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素), which makes up the cell walls of trees and many other plants. Because of its structure, cellulose can be used repeatedly in papermaking. So far, trees are the only source of cellulose that can fill the massive demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.
Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper isn’t the dull-colored stuff many of us are familiar with any more. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.
Effective recycling requires a consistent effort. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be carried out. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industries to do the same.
【1】What does the author want to express in paragraph 1?
A.Consequences resulting from forest loss.
B.The significance of paper in daily life.
C.The disadvantages of current paper production.
D.The severe situation caused by papermaking.
【2】Why is paper in landfills harmful?
A.It releases smelly gases.
B.It results in global climate change.
C.It pollutes the nearby land.
D.It may lead to fire accidents.
【3】What can we know about paper-recycling?
A.It produces cellulose to make more paper.
B.The structure of cellulose makes it possible.
C.The color of recycled paper is different.
D.It produces cellulose without using trees.
【4】What’s the purpose of this text?
A.To introduce paper recycling technology.
B.To stress the threat of global warming.
C.To appeal to people to recycle paper.
D.To describe the considerable need for paper.
23、Be at your best!
What does your brain need to work well? Here are some things it needs.
Good food
Experts say that breakfast is much more important than any other meal. 【1】. So don’t miss breakfast — especially before an exam! But you need to eat a good breakfast — junk food won’t work.
A regular supply of energy
Your brain needs a regular supply of energy, so you need to eat carbohydrates. They’re found in bread, rice, pasta and beans. 【2】. They work more quickly than bread and rice, so they give you a short burst (爆发) of energy, but afterwards you feel more tired.
A continuous supply of oxygen (氧气)
Your brain needs oxygen, which it gets from exercise. 【3】. You also need a good supply of iron because iron helps your blood to carry oxygen round your body.
Water
【4】. Not getting enough water will stop your brain from working well. And remember, water isn’t as expensive as sweet drinks!
【5】
Your brain needs several hours’ sleep, so it can ‘update’ itself, just like a computer. Experts say that when you study for a test or an exam, you should get some sleep as quickly as possible after you’ve finished studying. This helps you to remember what you’ve learnt.
A.A short break
B.A good night’s sleep
C.It works best in the morning
D.Exercise improves your memory too
E.Water is much better than sweet drinks
F.Your brain works better when you have eaten
G.Chocolate, biscuits and sweets are not good for your brain
24、Philadelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don’t miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.
Blue Cross River Rink
Offering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross River Rink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site(现场的)bar and restaurant all year round.
Sesame Place
Big Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show’s most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
On summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial(殖民的)era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.
【1】Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?
A. People who are fond of colorful lights.
B. People who want to have a relaxing day.
C. People who have a preference for skating.
D. People who are interested in water activities.
【2】Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?
A. Sesame Place.
B. Blue Cross RiverRink.
C. The Parx Liberty Carousel.
D. Spruce Street Harbor Park.
【3】What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?
A. It can be visited all year round.
B. It is available at a small charge.
C. It is educational for children.
D. It is aimed at serving the public.
25、Gerald had a habit of waving his arms around wildly when he spoke as if trying to emphasize every single word he said.
Once Gerald was walking down the street when he ______ a group of children playing nearby. He decided to go over and say hello. But as he ______ the group, he started waving his arms ______ in the air. The children stared at him in ______ , wondering what on earth he was doing. Another time, when Gerald ______ a meal, waving his arms, the waitress said, “I’m sorry, sir, but could you stop waving your ______ ? It makes me dizzy (头晕).” “Oh, sorry about that. It is a bad habit,” he said, feeling ______ . But despite his best efforts, Gerald couldn’t break his habit of wild gesture. He _______to wave his arms around everywhere he went, ______ him strange looks.
One day, Gerald passed by a group of street ______ . He noticed how elegantly they moved their bodies, their movements smooth and controlled. Suddenly, Gerald ______ that he could learn to master his body language. So, he started ______ . And slowly but surely, Gerald started to improve. ______ , he could communicate with elegance, using his movements to convey emotions without losing ______ . And people finally started to pay attention to what he was saying, instead of simply being ______ by his wild moving arms.
So, as Gerald learned, mastering our body language can help us connect with others and convey our messages more effectively.
【1】
A.blamed
B.spotted
C.selected
D.adopted
【2】
A.gave in to
B.took care of
C.got close to
D.got hold of
【3】
A.crazily
B.elegantly
C.slightly
D.steadily
【4】
A.trust
B.secret
C.comfort
D.confusion
【5】
A.served
B.ordered
C.cooked
D.prepared
【6】
A.arms
B.sticks
C.hats
D.legs
【7】
A.annoyed
B.relaxed
C.ashamed
D.satisfied
【8】
A.struggled
B.decided
C.pretended
D.continued
【9】
A.returning
B.earning
C.allowing
D.denying
【10】
A.performers
B.cleaners
C.beggars
D.racers
【11】
A.proved
B.admitted
C.realized
D.explained
【12】
A.hesitating
B.interacting
C.performing
D.practicing
【13】
A.Obviously
B.Gradually
C.Normally
D.Fortunately
【14】
A.control
B.faith
C.heart
D.temper
【15】
A.frustrated
B.touched
C.distracted
D.defeated
26、阅读下面的材料.然后按要求150词左右的英语短文。
The application of many electronic devices, like the iPad, has allowed even very little kids to make the use of a computer. Its portability has made it possible for students to get access to the Internet. even in the classroom.
Andrew Benbow works in a Chinese school where every student and all the teaching staff are given a free iPad for study and work in and after class. For him, the obvious advantage of everyone having an iPad is the improvement in mutual communication. Documents can be emailed straight to colleagues whenever needed. Children can submit their homework by email WeChat, or through the virtual learning environment.
Abigale. who is from Liverpool, teaches English at Shanghai Cube Bilingual School? In her school, each teacher is provided with a laptop but only a select few are given iPads. She doesn't believe all the students at school ought to be offered iPads. Some teachers are unwilling to let go of the traditional style of teaching. Meanwhile most students prefer to keep their exercise books and rely on them for handy revision.
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1. 用约30个单词概括上述信息的主要内容;
2. 用约120个单词阐述你对“在教学中使用平板电脑”的看法,并用2~3个理由或论据支撑你的看法。
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2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称:
3. 不必写标题。
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