1、___________ it is learning in school through computer or relaxing at home with video games and TV, time spent on screens has become an essential part of modern life.
A.Because
B.While
C.Whether
D.As
2、After a decade or so, out of choices, he returned to where he’d begun, ashamed at having so little to show for his wanderings.
A. being run B. running
C. to run D. having run
3、she is able to speak, read or write easily and well in speaking English.
A.fluent B.frequent C.gradual D.native
4、______ the deadline, the workers had to work overtime to get the job finished.
A.Giving B.Given C.Having given D.To give
5、Though there are some differences between British English and America English, people in the two countries have little difficulty ________each other.
A.to understand B.with understanding C.understanding D.to be understood
6、The article in The Times gives us a real ______ into the causes of the present economic crisis.
A. enquiry B. admission
C. insight D. division
7、From the Tokyo Olympics to the 14th National Games, outstanding performances from China's athletes show the country's drive for a sports powerhouse in________ and innovation.
A.expectation
B.passion
C.mystery
D.imagination
8、According to the latest rule, people _______sort household garbage into four categories.
A.can B.shall C.may D.need
9、Bob got a job in a firm most famous product is chocolate.
A. which B. whose
C. its D. in which
10、After years of hard work, they were finally able to________an apartment of their own in the city with all their savings.
A.perceive
B.produce
C.preserved
D.purchase
11、----Would you mind answering some questions on keeping healthy?
---- ________
A.Yes, with great pleasure
B.No, I am afraid I can’t make it.
C.Yes, it is worth the time.
D.No, as long as it doesn’t take long.
12、Anything that is worth __________ is worthy __________ well.
A.doing; doing
B.doing; to be done
C.doing; being done
D.to be done; doing
13、If it’s a friend or a relative, always use hand-written letters ______ typing because they represent your sincerity.
A.in contradiction to
B.in preference to
C.in response to
D.in regard to
14、After the preparations were completed, the day finally came__________the pandas met their fans for the first time.
A.which B.that C.where D.when
15、Though Tom knew nothing about business, he succeeded ________ other more well-informed managers failed.
A. what B. how C. if D. where
16、It turned out that the hotel was so near. I ______ the taxi.
A.needn't have taken B.must have taken C.should take D.could take
17、Rather than____a bike in the freezing weather she preferred____on a crowded bus.
A. to take; to ride B. to take; ride C. ride; to ride D. ride; ride
18、With the development of its economy, Tianjin has changed__ recognition in the last past years.
A. without B. with
C. over D. beyond
19、The poor slave________ from morning till night.
A.made to work
B.was made working
C.was made work
D.was made to work
20、The door open,no matter how hard she pushed.
A. shouldn’t B. couldn’t
C. wouldn’t D. mightn’t
21、 This past Columbus Day, my husband and I went fishing with some friends on their boat while our 10 and 8-year-olds were in school. We left the house all at the same time, about 7 am. My children walked to and from school every day and we knew they were OK for a couple hours by themselves any-way so we told them to go inside after school and we would be home around 4 pm
The adults decided to go fishing offshore: we live on the Gulf Coast, since it was a beautiful day in the normally still very humid (湿热的) Texas fall. At around 2 pm we started back to shore and then we ran out of gas. Even worse, we were out of cellphone service, and 911 wasn't working, and we didn't have a radio so we were stuck waiting for someone to come by we were out there until10 pm All the while, my children were at home, expecting us to return shortly after they got home. At about 7 pm, when it was getting dark, my 10-year-old girl thought something might be wrong so she walked to each house on the street until someone answered the door and asked them what they should do. This was how we were found.
Talking with that neighbor the next day, I never took such pride in my children. This neighbor explained to me how calm both my children were when explaining the situation and how impressed they were with my children seeking help, even though they didn't know these particular neighbors. I never doubled them for a minute, though next time we go fishing, we'll monitor the gas more carefully.
【1】How did the children go to school?
A.By bus.
B.By car.
C.By boat.
D.On foot.
【2】What happened to the author and her husband?
A.They used up their gas.
B.They lost their cell phones.
C.They found a radio on shore.
D.They fell into the water.
【3】What did the author feel after knowing her children's behavior?
A.Worried.
B.Proud.
C.Doubtful.
D.Confident
22、The match was nearly over and I was almost on my last legs, when I saw a chance. I picked the ball up from Sally and headed for the German penalty area(罚球区).
“Jess!” I could hear Jules shouting as she ran alongside me. “Pass!”
I looked up and hit the ball forward into space. Jules ran on to it, picked it up and hit the ball into the net. It was just as good as Beckham’s last-minute goal against Greece!
Two minutes later, the referee(裁判) blew the whistle for full-time. A draw.
“Penalties,” Jules said, with a wide smile on her face.
Although it wasn’t usual to finish a friendly with penalties, both sides had decided that it would be a nice idea. Joe came on to the pitch(球场) to give us a quick pep talk. Maybe he wouldn’t choose me.
“OK, Jules, you go first,” Joe said. “Then Mel, Tina, Hannah and—Jess.” I tried not to look relieved that I was last. With any luck I wouldn’t have to take my turn, if the match was decided before that.
The Germans went first and scored. So did Jules. The Germans scored again. So did Mel. After a third German goal, Tina was looking nervous, but she was lucky because her shot went in off the post.
My stomach was turning over and over as Hannah stepped up to take our fourth penalty. If Hannah scored, it would be all down to the last German penalty-taker—and me.
Hannah rolled the ball smoothly into the left-hand corner of the net. I tried to take deep breaths to calm myself down. If the next German player scored, I’d have to take my turn. I closed my eyes, willing her to fail.
A loud roar around the stadium told me that she’d scored. The referee signaled me to come over and with heavy steps I walked over to place the ball on the spot. I was really tired and my legs felt like they were made of lead. Behind me I could hear the girls yelling encouragement.
I made a superhuman effort and ran towards the ball, but even as I hit it, I knew it wasn’t right. I groaned as the ball hit the crossbar and bounced away into the crowd.
【1】Why was Jess’s kick compared to the one of Beckham’s?
A.They were both penalty kicks.
B.They both ensured victory of the match.
C.They were both the only goal scored in the match.
D.They were both scored in the last minute of the match.
【2】Why was Jess relieved learning that she was the last to take the penalty?
A.She had confidence in herself.
B.They already had the game in their hands.
C.She might not be the one to decide the game.
D.The Germans were not good at penalty kicks.
【3】How many rounds of penalty did they take in all?
A.Four.
B.Five.
C.Six.
D.Seven.
【4】How did Jess feel when she was about to take her penalty?
A.Exhausted and unconfident.
B.Relieved and delighted.
C.Relieved but disappointed.
D.Exhausted but excited.
23、Todd Bol, a retired businessman, could never have expected that a wooden container he built in his front yard one day would have the global impact it does today.
Bol built a dollhouse-size structure that looked like a schoolhouse on a post and he put it in his yard as a free community library to remember his mother, who was a book lover and school teacher. Bol’s prototype gave birth to Little Free Library (LFL), a nonprofit organization that seeks to place small, accessible book exchange boxes in neighborhoods around the world. The concept is simple: Neighbors are invited to share a book, leave a book, or both. Today, there are over 50,000 of these libraries registered in 70 countries.
Almost everyone can register with LFL and start a library as long as the person keeps it in good shape and makes sure that book materials are appropriate for his/her neighborhood. Library owners can create their own library boxes; therefore, the libraries are usually unique in appearance, and there seems to be no limit to the varieties. One library in California was built out of a used wine container; another in Texas had tiny stairs and bright colored walls. Once registered, libraries are assigned a number at LFL’s website. The LFL Index lists the locations of all libraries with GPS coordinates (坐标) and other information. Owners receive a sign saying “Little Free Library”.
People say they have been attracted to pick up a book when walking by a Little Free Library, out of curiosity and because it’s convenient. Some sidewalk librarians say they have met more neighbors since they have a little library in their front yard. Bol is also most proud of the way Little Free Library is bringing communities together. “It’s started a neighborhood exchange. It gets people talking and more comfortable with their neighbors,” he says. “This leads to them helping each other.”
【1】What does the underlined word “prototype” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.A community center.
B.A dollhouse on a post.
C.A nonprofit organization.
D.A book exchange box.
【2】What can we learn about the operation of Little Free Library?
A.There is no limit to the selection of books.
B.The library needs to hire many professional librarians.
C.The library can come in any shape and color.
D.The owner must first be assigned a number from the LFL website.
【3】What positive influence has Little Free Library brought?
A.It helps improve GPS functions.
B.It helps restore human connections.
C.It makes reading accessible to the poor.
D.It connects libraries around the world.
24、 Kids may be young and small. 【1】There are lots of easy ways to teach your kids about their responsibility to the earth.
Make recycling a sorting game with your kids. 【2】Sorting teaches kids about sizes, shapes, similarities and differences. Turn recycling into a brainbuilding game by setting aside all your recyclable materials.
Turn off the tap when brushing teeth. Save up to 8 gallons of water a day per person simply by turning off the tap while you and your kids brush your teeth in the morning and at night! 【3】To help young kids understand the importance of water, have them think of all the ways they use clean water every day, like drinking, cooking, and bathing.If they understand the connections, they will be more likely to remember to turn off the tap while they brush their teeth.
【4】There’s probably no better way to show the wonder of nature by having your child plant a seed and watch it grow.If you like, try planting flower seeds in the front yard of fruitbearing plants in the backyard.Your family can enjoy an organic, homegrown harvest that your child can be proud of.
Spend time in nature. 【5】There are many great things you can do outside like playing sports, taking your dog for a walk, going to the beach or planning an outdoor game with the neighborhood kids.Not only will the earth love your being outside, but you’ll feel great playing out in the fresh air!
A.Plant something as a family.
B.Bring homemade foods to school.
C.However, they can help save the environment!
D.Think about the savings on your next water bill.
E.The more we keep our earth clean, the happier we will be.
F.Instead of watching TV or playing indoors, why not go outside to play?
G.When children learn to sort, they are actually learning an important math skill.
25、Marty, a kidney patient in Ohio, should have been near the top of the list to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Yet like millions of others, he wasn’t having any _________ scheduling an appointment. Marty and his wife Nancy would sit with _________ on their laps trying for hours on different sites, all of which were slow and complex. “I felt _________ chances seem to be so slim for us.” Nancy says
Then Nancy _________ Marla Zwinggi, a 40-year-old mom who was spending up to ten hours a day online trying to get _________ for vulnerable(脆弱的)individuals. So Nancy _________ Zwingg on Facebook: Can you help? Twenty-five minutes later, Zwinggi _________ by asking for Marty’s legal name, date of birth, and other _________ . Nine minutes after that, Zwinggi reported back-Marty had an appointment to _________ the vaccine.
Zwinggi’s vaccine __________ started on February 1, when she learned that her parents were __________ to get appointments themselves. She __________ that they had to wait. Clicking around on vaccine registration sites, Zwinggi, who has been helping her husband develop websites, discovered just how __________ it was to book an appointment. “It was like trying to get a World Series ticket,” she says.
She __________ strategies that web insiders are familiar with and added a few of her special skills. “I’m strong-willed. I drink a lot of coffee, and I’m a __________ typist,” she says. __________ enough, Zwinggi had secured appointments for both of her parents. “I felt like a rock star,” she says.
Zwinggi decided that helping others would be her way of __________ . “I feel like I need to will us out of this pandemic,” she says. On February 10, she logged on to Facebook to let people __________ that she was assisting with __________ . By March 2. she’d made appointments for 400 people, an achievement that made Nancy __________ . “Marla is some sort of COVID angel.”
【1】
A.intention
B.luck
C.plan
D.choice
【2】
A.computers
B.telephones
C.directories
D.pets
【3】
A.exhausted
B.hopeless
C.impatient
D.aimless
【4】
A.came around
B.relied on
C.turned to
D.heard about
【5】
A.drugs
B.supplies
C.appointments
D.opportunities
【6】
A.consulted
B.called
C.begged
D.messaged
【7】
A.suspected
B.responded
C.agreed
D.hesitated
【8】
A.cautions
B.requirements
C.information
D.relatives
【9】
A.get
B.develop
C.handle
D.try
【10】
A.advertising
B.sharing
C.trading
D.hunting
【11】
A.excited
B.unable
C.unwilling
D.determined
【12】
A.confirmed
B.found
C.hated
D.informed
【13】
A.rewarding
B.tough
C.significant
D.necessary
【14】
A.applied
B.prepared
C.studied
D.abandoned
【15】
A.energetic
B.accurate
C.serious
D.swift
【16】
A.Conveniently
B.Roughly
C.Shortly
D.Naturally
【17】
A.giving back
B.showing off
C.growing up
D.fitting in
【18】
A.believe
B.recognize
C.know
D.witness
【19】
A.transfers
B.exchanges
C.rescues
D.bookings
【20】
A.recall
B.reflect
C.conclude
D.announce
26、假定你是李华,寒假前你从海外网站Amazon.cn 订购了英文原版小说Life of Pi,货到后你找开包装发现了问题。请用英文给店主Alice女士写封电子邮件,要点如下:
1.问题:有缺页,封面有污渍;
2.要求:调换新书,尽快发货;
3.邮寄地址:因学校放假,新地址:清江市东风街186号; 电话:18867626868.
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Alice,
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Yours
Li Hua