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1、Luckily, the loss _______ great; otherwise, our company would have closed down.
A.isn’t B.hadn’t been C.hasn’t been D.wasn’t
2、Even though we have made much progress in preventing pollution, yet much ________.
A. is remained to do B. remains being done
C. remains to be done D. is remained to be done
3、The leaders of the country are discussing the problem, ________ they have argued for more than an hour.
A. about which B. against whom
C. for which D. to which
4、—Tony hadn’t passed the exam and was afraid of being scolded by his parents.
— ________.
A.Neither had Jim B.So was Jim
C.Nor was Jim D.So it was with Jim
5、I think if you are determined to make great efforts, any difficulty will have to_________ you.
A. get in the way for B. be on the way to
C. make way for D. be in the way to
6、Just as the clothes a person wears，the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house ______his personality.
A. resembles B. strengthens
C. reflects D. shapes
7、My friends from the mainland to me that they find the city's subway cars are "too old" compared with what they pay for subways in Beijing.
A. complained B. is complaining
C. was complaining D. have been complaining
8、The ________of this city are quite a few, like its theme park, the Huge Openair Waterscreen Film, the Sunday Parade of Citizens, and so on.
A．collections
B．attractions
C．relations
D．occasions
9、Busy with their business, they had no time to ______ their wedding, so they had it organized by a company.
A. accelerate B. arrange
C. approve D. acknowledge
10、Many young people, most of ________ were well-educated,headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.
A．whom
B．which
C．who
D．that
11、 At first, I didn’t like Peking opera, but when I watched one, I was _____ it.
A. accustomed to B. addicted to
C. opposed to D. allergic to
12、Thompson has two plans, neither of ________ to be practical.
A．them seem
B．which seems
C．which seeming
D．that seem
13、We had arranged to meet at the railway station, but to our anxiety, she didn’t _________.
A．come about
B．show off
C．work out
D．turn up
14、This is one of the tallest buildings ________ been rebuilt since last year.
A．which have
B．that has
C．which has
D．that have
15、The best method to ______ this goal is to unite as many people as possible.
A. undertake B.conduct C. perform D. Accomplish
16、The post card is sent by ________.
A．a friend of my father
B．a friend of my father's
C．my father friend
D．my father friend's
17、China is fully capable to supply the raw materials needed to produce COVID-19 vaccines; in other words, China has a/an ________ raw material supply.
A．optional
B．vital
C．instant
D．sufficient
18、He________ it all by himself for there was no one else in the house to turn to for help.
A．must be doing
B．should be doing
C．must have done
D．should have done
19、The match began to _____ in the second half after two players were replaced.
A. come to life B. come into being
C. lead a life D. come to power
20、Johnson was shocked to find out that his boss him the wrong information.
A.have given B.had given
C.will have given D.have been giving
21、Spend any time in London, England’s capital, and you’ll quickly gather that it’s a multicultural (多元文化的) community. Look around at your fellow passengers on the Tube(地铁) or the bus. They’re of every skin color and dress differently to one another. Listen, and you’ll hear many other languages besides English spoken. Some of these people, no doubt, will be tourists who are in London to see the sights. But others — in fact probably most — will be living their lives there, along with millions of others.
Along with white British people, there are Britons from, or with parents and grandparents from, the Caribbean, India, China and most other places. This makes London a fascinating place in which to live. The reason is that when people settle in a place, they don’t just buy a house and live there, but bring aspects of the culture of their “old country” with them.
The most visible sign of this is the number of restaurants offering dishes from different parts of the world. In a city in which it’s estimated 250 different languages are spoken, you can expect a similarly wide range of foods to be available. You would expect in one of the world’s leading cities to encounter(遇到) French, Italian, Chinese and Indian eateries. But in London you’ll also find Polish, Patagonian and Palestinian restaurants.
However, London’s multiculturalism isn’t just about food. Many types of people are gathered in one space, but the way they live differently shows in that space. They worship(崇拜) differently, for one thing. Alongside the famous old English churches by Nicholas Hawksmoor and Christopher Wren — responsible for one of the capital’s most famous landmark, St Paul’s Cathedral—you’ll find mosques(清真寺), temples and synagogues (犹太教堂).
London even speaks its own special kind of English. Language experts created the term “Multicultural London English” to identify the dialect of English that appeared at the end of the last century.
All of this makes London a very surprising and varied place to call your home. But, in a way, this has long been true. In the 18th century, the compiler(编纂者) of the first English dictionary, Samuel Johnson, once said: “ He who is tired of London is tired of life.”
【1】By describing the situation on the Tube and bus, the author intends to ________.
A. show that London is a multicultural city
B. explain why London appeals to tourists
C. prove that London is a great place to live in
D. inform us of how the population of Britain is made up
【2】According to the article, people who settle in London from other places ________.
A. are forced to give up their native language
B. find it easy to buy a house in the city
C. bring in cultural practices from their original country
D. make up the majority of the population in the city
【3】Which of the following could be used as proof of London’s multiculturalism?
A. The city is home to the famous building St Paul’s Cathedral.
B. The city has become a favorite destination for tourists abroad.
C. There are a variety of French restaurants in the city.
D. A new London dialect has appeared in recent years.
【4】Samuel Johnson is mentioned in the last paragraph to ________.
A. show what London was like in the 18th century
B. prove the cultural diversity of London from a historical aspect
C. inform the readers what to expect in London
D. introduce the first English dictionary he compiled
22、 We are surrounded by people trying to make the world a better place. Peace activists bring enemies together so they can get to know one another and feel each other’s pain. School leaders try to attract a diverse set of students so each can understand what it’s like to walk in the others’ shoes.
It is true that people who are empathetic (共情的) are more sensitive to the perspectives and sufferings of others. They are more likely to make sympathetic moral judgments. The problem comes when we try to turn feeling into action. Empathy makes you more aware of other people’s sufferings, but it’s not clear whether it actually motivates you to take moral action or prevents you from taking immoral action. For example, in the early days of the Holocaust, Nazi prison guards sometimes wept as they killed Jewish women and children, but they still did it.
Empathy directs you toward moral action, but it doesn’t seem to help much when that action comes at a personal cost. You may feel painful for the homeless guy on the other side of the street, but the chances are that you are not going to cross the street to give him a dollar. Studies investigating the link between empathy and moral action suggest that empathy is not a major player when it comes to moral motivation. Its contribution is slight in children, modest in adults, and nonexistent when costs are significant.
Nobody is against empathy. However, it’s not enough. These days empathy has become a shortcut. It has become a way to experience delicious moral emotions without confronting the weaknesses in our nature that prevent us from actually acting upon them. It has become a way to experience the illusion (幻觉) of moral progress without having to do the nasty work of making moral judgments. Teaching empathy is a safe way for schools and other institutions to seem blameless without risking dispute or hurting anybody’s feelings.
People who actually perform pro-social action don’t only feel for those who are suffering, they feel it necessary to act by a sense of duty. Empathy is less important. If you want to make the world a better place, help people debate, understand, reform, revere and enact their moral principles. Accept that principles conflict.
【1】Why does the author mention the Holocaust in paragraph 2?
A.To show that empathy is limited in preventing people from wrongdoings.
B.To prove that empathic people are more likely to make compassionate moral judgments.
C.To explain that empathy is helpful for moral teaching.
D.To criticize the immoral actions of Nazis.
【2】What will empathetic people probably do when they see the homeless?
A.Reach out to them. B.Ignore them.
C.Feel sorry for them. D.Raise money for them.
【3】According to paragraph 4, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A.People are enthusiastic about empathy.
B.Teaching empathy is a quicker way to achieve moral education.
C.Empathy alone is not sufficient.
D.People are unwilling to take actual actions.
【4】According to the author, what’s the best way to make the world a better place?
A.Try to understand what it’s like to walk in the others’ shoes.
B.Be more sensitive to the perspectives and sufferings of others.
C.Stop teaching empathy since it is only a sideshow in moral education.
D.Take on the duty to act and make real moral progress.
23、 Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.
The classic film The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.
Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center of town,” he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”
Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.
The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater had shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.
【1】In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?
A.It made room for new equipment. B.It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.
C.It was done with the help of the audience. D.It signaled the close down of the theater.
【2】Why was The Last Picture Show put on?
A.It was an all-time classic. B.It was about the history of the town.
C.The theater owner found it suitable. D.The audience requested it.
【3】What will probably happen to the building?
A.It will be repaired. B.It will be knocked down.
C.It will be turned into a museum. D.It will be sold to the city government.
【4】What can we infer about the audience?
A.They are sad to part with the old theater. B.They are disappointed with Bradford.
C.They are supportive of the city officials. D.They are eager to have a shopping center.
24、It was December 2018. I was finishing up my Ph.D. in the United Kingdom, and a professor I admired invited me to interview for a position in his lab in Japan. The interview went well. I was sure everything would go well in 2019.
Then, in April, my mother told me about some strange symptoms(症状) she was experiencing. “Have you submitted your thesis(毕业论文) yet?” she asked me. “Almost, Mom,” I said. She seemed to be holding back. But I was focused on finishing my experiments, so I brushed away my concern.
A week later, the doctors had an update: It was lung cancer. During the next 2 months I was torn between my research and my family as I prepared for my defense, scheduled for mid-July. My Ph.D. supervisor (导师) encouraged me to take all the time I needed to be with my mom, but my expectations for myself always pulled me back to the lab. In the meantime, cancer had spread throughout my mother's body.
Yet my scientific commitments still held me. I was set to attend a conference in New Zealand in early July. But on my way to the airport, I got the news that my mother had 1 or 2 years left. So I flew back to Madrid instead. I postponed my Ph.D. defense. Meanwhile — in just 3 weeks — the rest of my mother’s life was changed to 1 year, then months, weeks, days. Cancer beat my mother at the end of July.
I am always sorry for losing precious time with my mother. I had never slowed down before, knowing what it takes to secure an academic position. Losing my mother put things into perspective for me. I saw the humane side of science in the understanding and flexibility offered by my Ph.D. supervisor.
And the work I missed felt insignificant. I defended my thesis in September and moved to Tokyo later. I know that many people’s 2021 may feel like my 2019, with struggles and losses competing with career goals. Please, take my advice: If your loved ones need you now, be there for them. Science will be waiting when you return.
【1】What does the underlined word “concern” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．The problem in the author’s research.
B．The schedule of the author’s thesis.
C．The health of the author’s mother.
D．The result of the interview.
【2】What did the author do in early July 2019?
A．She attended a conference in New Zealand.
B．She had an interview in Japan.
C．She submitted her thesis.
D．She returned to Madrid.
【3】Which of the following best describes the author’s Ph.D. supervisor?
A．Curious.
B．Caring.
C．Ambitious.
D．Demanding.
【4】What does the author want to tell us through her experience?
A．A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.
B．Give priority to your loved ones.
C．Don’t dream away your time.
D．Better late than never.
25、My father was in the navy, which meant that my mother was married to both my father and the sea. As was often the_________, we had to pack our belongings into boxes and_________ those we had grown to love. We would arrive at our new home and find ourselves once again_________ at the pier (码头) waving good-bye to my father as his ship pulled him away from us. My mother would turn my brother and me around before the ship was out of sight, wipe our tears, and take us back home to start the process of_________ in the new environment again.
Throughout the years of changing_________, schools and friends, there remained one constant in my childhood—my mother. For both my brother and me, she was the cook, maid and teacher. She played these roles while_________some type of part-time job. Leaving a promising career is just one of the _________which my mother made for my family as we moved around the world with our father every three years or so. While she had to deal with only a small budget, my mother somehow managed to make each house the very home that is safe and _________.
This probably sounds like a depressing way to live, _________ with two small children: “single” parenthood, short-term friendships, and the inability to __________ a career or establish a home. But it was not for my mother. She turned this __________ into adventure for us all! Each relocation was a chance to __________ another part of the world. My mother__________each new culture, climate and neighborhood. Each new house was a __________ to rearrange furniture, make curtains and hang pictures. Every part-time job was an opportunity to learn something new and work with interesting people.
No matter how difficult the life was, she was always having a __________ attitude. She always had strength in the face of struggle and change. My mother was so brave all those years of my childhood—she was my island in a sea of change. She is my hero.
【1】
A．situation
B．case
C．matter
D．rule
【2】
A．leave behind
B．leave out
C．leave off
D．leave for
【3】
A．arriving
B．staring
C．standing
D．looking
【4】
A．adapting
B．suiting
C．matching
D．fitting
【5】
A．names
B．jobs
C．addresses
D．directions
【6】
A．performing
B．seeking
C．waiting
D．applying
【7】
A．programs
B．sacrifices
C．contribution
D．cooperation
【8】
A．romantic
B．comfortable
C．mysterious
D．wealthy
【9】
A．generally
B．actually
C．especially
D．unfairly
【10】
A．desert
B．pursue
C．affect
D．limit
【11】
A．lifestyle
B．value
C．journey
D．opportunity
【12】
A．acquire
B．explore
C．occupy
D．realize
【13】
A．met
B．greeted
C．agreed
D．suspected
【14】
A．load
B．sadness
C．result
D．challenge
【15】
A．changeable
B．cautious
C．positive
D．negative
26、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。
There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have loads of friends. He showed off a lot, always talking about how many friends he had at school, and how he was so friendly with everyone else.
One day his grandfather said to him, “Mario, I bet you a big bag of popcorn that you don’t have as many friends as you think. I’m sure many of them are nothing more than companions, acquaintances, or partners in crime.”
Mario accepted the bet without hesitation. However, he wasn’t sure how he could test whether or not his schoolmates were real friends, so he asked his grandpa. The old man answered, “I have just exactly what you need. It’s in the attic. Wait here a minute.”
Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. It’s rather tricky to sit on because it’s invisible, but if you take it to your school and you manage to sit on it, you’ll activate its magic and you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.”
Mario, brave and determined, took the strange invisible chair and set off for school. At break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Don’t move. You’re about to see something amazing.”
And Mario attempted to sit on the chair. Having difficulty seeing it, he missed and fell straight onto his backside. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. “Wait, wait, just a slight technical problem,” he said, making another attempt. But again he missed the seat, causing more surprised looks, and a few catcalls. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground… until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall. This time he sat, staying in mid-air—some friends were standing behind him.
注意；1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Looking around, Mario saw three of his best friends holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall.
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After the show, Mario told the three best friends about the bet and took them to see his grandfather.
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