1、At that moment I had a hint of the truth: it is by growing our hearts with love we find our happiness.
A.that B.what C.how D.when
2、Years wrinkle the skin,but lack of wrinkles the soul.
A.reluctance B.enthusiasm
C.proficiency D.adolescence
3、Miss Guo made up her mind to devote all she had ________her spoken English before studying abroad.
A.improving
B.to improve
C.improved
D.to improving
4、Whether or not your role models are famous, they should be people worth _____.
A.to copy B.to be copied C.copying D.being copied
5、The neighbors reported him the house in a black coat.
A. seeing;leave B. seeing;left
C. to see;leave D. to see;leaving
6、The next morning he set ______ some time and set ______ for his hometown.
A.aside; up
B.down; off
C.out; up
D.aside; out
7、—So touching a story! Love is allpowerful.
—Yes. love exists,there are miracles.
A. Unless B. If
C. Where D. While
8、With all the magazines I needed ________, I left the bookstore.
A.buying
B.bought
C.buy
D.to be bought
9、The species of wildlife in Mozambique came close to when rebel and government soldiers hunted much of the animals there
A.vanish B.be vanishing C.vanishing D.being vanished
10、This exhibition brings together portraits, figure studies and anonymous snapshots to help visitors explore the wildly ________ nature of the human face.
A. balanced B. expressive
C. frequent D. ordinary
11、Tu Youyou was given the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine of 2015 due to her ________ to discovering a new drug to treat parasitic diseases.
A.conservation
B.expectation
C.commitment
D.appreciation
12、When walking down the street, I came across David, when I _____ for years.
A.didn’t see
B.haven’t seen
C.hadn’t seen
D.wouldn’t see
13、Don’t eat too much fat, or you will _______.
A. put on weight B. lose weight
C. watch your weight D. improve weight
14、Some people believe that with joint efforts we can ________ all the diseases from the world and life expectancy will become limitless.
A.execute B.exaggerate C.erect D.eradicate
15、— Hi, Peter. Why didn't you go to the cinema last night?
一 I the popular show Dad, where are we going? with my family.
A. was watching B. have watched
C. would watch D. had watched
16、She never wanted a “normal” job ____ she would be doing the same things over and over.
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.when
17、— Could I borrow your car to pick up a friend from the airport this afternoon as mine is broken?
—Sorry, but I ________ a my car at that moment.
A.am suing
B.have been using
C.will use
D.will be using
18、The restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes.
A.pack B.range C.collection D.amount
19、Unluckily, not everyone has realized the important role the balance of nature _______ in their daily life.
A.makes B.plays C.acts D.does
20、This is the doctor without _______ help my father couldn’t have defeated the virus.
A.which B.whose C.that D.what
21、It may not come as a surprise but the world as a whole is getting richer. Some people have more disposable(可支配的) income to spend on luxuries such as holidays, cars, TVs and smartphones. Recent data has shown that the number of people living in extreme poverty(贫穷) has halved in recent decades. So should we celebrate the fact that more of us now have a better standard of living?
Maybe not. Whilst the gap between rich and poor in some countries is narrowing, there is still a lot of inequality in other places-some people have a lot of money and opportunities and others don't. A recent report by Oxfam and Credit Suisse revealed how divided many of us are when it comes to wealth. A lot of the money in the world is in the hands of very few people. In fact, 48% of global wealth is owned by the richest 1% of the population.
But some countries are attempting to reduce this inequality and make the poor, less poor. According to David Bryer from Oxfam, Brazil has been taking "some really sensible measures-measures around having more progressive(逐步发展的) tax, around investing in a higher minimum wage and investing in central public services." Having a higher minimum wage, can help people eat better and seek a better education. And more people with more money buy more things-and factories can produce more. In turn, a factory which produces more will need more workers. So, more jobs are created.
Other wealthy individuals are doing their bit to help reduce inequality. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, earned a lot of money from his company but when he retired, he and his wife Melinda, created a foundation to help the poor. He thinks that rich people should, of course, pay their taxes but he also advises that they should all "look at taking their wealth and being philanthropic, both in their own country and to help the global poorest."
Bill Gates feels that giving money to help poor people is "fulfilling". But if other super-rich people don't want to experience this fulfilment then, according to Oxfam, very soon the wealthiest 1% will soon own more money than the rest of the world's population.
【1】According to a recent report by Oxfam and Credit Suisse, .
A. the gap between the rich and the poor is widening gradually
B. increased wealth helps people to reduce the inequality
C. people should be happy about the world’s getting richer
D. a small number of people possesses the major wealth
【2】What the author’s attitude towards Brazil’s measures?
A. Cautious B. Approving
C. Doubtful D. Critical
【3】What is the meaning of the underlines word “philanthropic”?
A. Merciful B. Responsible
C. Realistic D. Broadminded
【4】The author develops the article mainly by .
A. comparing opinions from different fields
B. listing detailed numbers and analyzing them
C. presenting a trend and analyzing its cause and effect
D. presenting research findings and giving some examples
22、 Bangkok's future hangs in the balance. Rising sea levels, unchecked development and rapid urban population growth have left millions helpless to natural disasters — scientists warn the city Bangkok may not survive the century.
But it does have a secret weapon in its battle to resist the impact of a hotter planet — LANDPROCESS, a Bangkok-based landscape architecture and urban design company founded in 2011 by the landscape architect Kotchakom Vbrkaakhom. She wants to shift the orientation from growth to the actions on environment and land and promotes mindful development instead of mindless construction.
She made her name by creating the internationally acknowledged Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park, an 11-acre space in central Bangkok, which tilts (倾斜)downward at a 3-degree angle, allowing rainwater to flow through the grass and wetlands. Water that’ s not absorbed by the plants runs down to a pond at the base of the park, where it can be stored for use during dry spells. In case of severe flooding, the park can hold up to a million gallons of water.
In 2018, she created Asia’s largest rooftop farm, which imitates the region’s famed rice terraces(梯田), preserving both water and soil. Uniquely, winding around the 22,400m2 rooftop is a jogging path and a lawn.
Green space design of ecological cities emerged one after another, which not only expanded the design ideas of landscape industry, but also provided new strategies for people to deal with climate problems.
Later this year she will carry out plans to transform a vast, unused bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River into a park with bicycle lanes, bringing more green space. Kotchakom has even greater ambitions fbr her hometown — she wants to reuse the more than 1,000 canals that snake through Bangkok that are currently used fbr waste water. "Canals have so much life, so much potential to be public green space and a skeleton(框架)of the whole city," she explains.
LANDPROCESS has always listened to the needs of the society, and established a harmonious relationship between nature and human beings through design, so as to create a public landscape that can really give back to the society.
【1】Why is Bankok’s future mentioned in paragraph 1?
A.To make a prediction of the city.
B.To provide some scientific knowledge.
C.To stress the urgency of solving problems.
D.To draw readers’ attention to climate change.
【2】What is special about Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park?
A.Its space.
B.Its green coverage.
C.Its landscape.
D.Its tilt design.
【3】Which of the following is Kotchakorn’s effort to build a green city?
A.She collects rainwater for industrial use.
B.Her rooftop farm has made the best of urban spaces.
C.She will reconstruct the canals to recycle waste water.
D.She always designs sports facilities in her green parks.
【4】Which can be the best title according to the text?
A.A Productive Architecture Company
B.An Architect with Green Growth Mindset
C.Bangkok's Future Hangs in the Balance
D.Mindful and Mindless Construction in Bangkok
23、Stackworth Museum
Stackworth Museum tells the history of the famous Stackworth family, and gives information about other well-known local people. These include poets, artists and writers. There is an excellent café.
Scotwood Manor
The rooms in Scotwood Manor are furnished as they were 100 years ago. The staff spend the day as people did then and are happy to explain what it was like. There are activity sheets for children and shop with books, gifts and cards, as well as a good café and car park.
Woodlands Museum
Set in beautiful countryside, the Woodlands Museum is arranged like a village of 100 years ago. To learn more about this period, visitors are encouraged to spend time doing practical things such as making pots and cooking. There is playground with picnic area.
Charberth Museum
Charberth Museum is near the main bus station and has rich collection of objects, 19th-century paintings and photographs showing life in the town over the centuries. There is no café.
Westerleigh Museum
Westerleigh Museum is near the bus station and contains exhibitions showing the town's development. In a separate room there are works by some well-known artists. The museum has café and is near the bus and railway station.
Freshwater Museum
Freshwater was once an important fishing port. Freshwater Museum, inside the old harbour office, shows how the town developed and later became a tourist centre. There is an activity room for young children with DVDs, a large picnic area, and good bus service.
【1】If you are interested in famous people in history, you can visit________.
A.Scotwood Manor
B.Stackworth Museum
C.Westerleigh Museum
D.Woodlands Museum
【2】Which museum offers parking according to the text?
A.Scotwood Manor.
B.Stackworth Museum.
C.Charberth Museum.
D.Westerleigh Museum.
【3】What can you do at the Woodlands Museum?
A.Read books at a shop.
B.Appreciate paintings by famous artists.
C.Do some hands-on activities.
D.Learn about the Stackworth family s history.
【4】The following museums have café except________.
A.Stackworth Museum
B.Scotwood Manor
C.Westerleigh Museum
D.Charberth Museum
【5】What do the last two museums have in common?
A.Both are art-centred.
B.Both offer attractive gifts.
C.Both tell the local history.
D.Both are near a railway station.
24、 Our English course for juniors focuses on learning English in an enjoyable way. Classes are small and individual attention is something we value. Students are encouraged to make use of the opportunities to speak and improve their English with the presence of monitors and teachers who will always use English with them.
Typical day in English
Time | Activity |
8:30—9:00 | Breakfast |
9:15—10:15 | Lesson 1 |
10:30—11:30 | Lesson 2 |
11:45—12:45 | Lesson 3 |
13:15—14:15 | Lunch with teachers |
15:00—18:30 | Afternoon activity(sight-seeing, treasure hunt, bowling, sport, craft, cookery, etc.) |
19:00—20:00 | Dinner |
20:30—22:30 | Evening activity(games, karaoke, video night, organized trip to local youth clubs, etc.) |
23:00 | Lights out |
There are three classes in the morning from Monday to Friday. The focus is primarily on spoken English. Students will learn functional English to help them in real social situations. Special attention will be given to useful vocabulary for the afternoon activities. The course will finish with a group presentation.
Maximum number of students in a class is 8. This allows for greater participation and a greater degree of individual attention. Each class is with a different teacher. This means that students practice English with the added benefit of listening to more accents and experience a variety of teaching styles.
Classes are arranged by level. On arrival students take a level test to assess their oral, reading and writing abilities. Students are then placed in a class where teachers agree they will benefit most.
We live and study on campus. There is no time wasted in traveling to class. There are short breaks between classes to allow students to prepare for the next class or make a start on homework. Homework is beneficial to the language learned during the day so teachers will set some short tasks.
Teachers are native English speakers. Our teachers know what it’s like to learn a language. They will encourage and help students improve.
【1】How long does each class last?
A.30minutes. B.45 minutes. C.60 minutes. D.90 minutes.
【2】According to the timetable, what will students probably do at 21:00?
A.Play bowling. B.Hunt for treasure. C.Learn how to cook. D.Play at a youth club.
【3】What can students do in the morning lessons?
A.Conclude classes with a personal presentation.
B.Learn spoken English for the afternoon activities.
C.Practice functional English in virtual situations.
D.Study English under the guidance of the same teacher.
【4】Students who learn the course will be divided by their ______.
A.gender B.age C.language level D.personal interest
25、 Jean is just like an average 14-year-old in many ways. She loves singing, using TikTok ( 抖音短视频国际版 ) , and______with her friends. But you’ll find that she’s actually quite______. In fact, this teenager’s _____achievement is earning a master’s degree in environmental science and sustainable engineering.
The brilliant teen’s schooling______began in institutions for gifted______. She would attend______school in the morning and take her online high school modules at night at 8 years old. After finishing high school, Jane went on to ____her bachelor’s degree at age 12. In total, she now has three degrees to her______!
Jane is still uncertain about the______she’s going to take, but she knows that she wants it to involve STEM ( 理工科统称 ). In fact, she’s started taking steps towards that goal by______back. Last year, Jane went on a trip to South Africa. There, she met a few local girls who______her passion for STEM. However, they didn’t have the same______she had back in the US. This______her to develop a plan to bring STEM labs to them. She started fundraisers to buy things such as microscopes and______, which she hopes to bring to Cape Town once COVID-19 restrictions have______.
Jane knows that it’s rare for a teen to have such a long list of______. However, she says that it only _____one thing. “To get where you want to be, you have to be committed,” she said. “When people read my______I don’t want them to be like, ‘Oh she’s so smart, I can _____do that.’ I want them to think ‘She’s so goal-driven. I need to be______.’ and thus feel motivated.”
【1】A.catching up B.hanging out C.moving away D.going in
【2】A.extraordinary B.serious C.shy D.curious
【3】A.hardest B.latest C.furthest D.richest
【4】A.experiment B.research C.journey D.advantage
【5】A.adults B.seniors C.babies D.children
【6】A.graduate B.high C.regular D.language
【7】A.receive B.record C.prefer D.practise
【8】A.knowledge B.name C.taste D.relief
【9】A.advice B.chance C.break D.path
【10】A.fighting B.looking C.stepping D.giving
【11】A.recognized B.doubted C.shared D.understood
【12】A.resources B.courses C.information D.response
【13】A.forced B.inspired C.asked D.persuaded
【14】A.paints B.cameras C.microphones D.computers
【15】A.started B.developed C.eased D.switched
【16】A.accomplishments B.requirements C.interests D.ideas
【17】A.boils down to B.gives rise to C.looks forward to D.gets used to
【18】A.report B.paper C.story D.article
【19】A.also B.never C.just D.finally
【20】A.clever B.modest C.cautious D.determined
26、假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 David 给你发了一封邮件,倾诉他因疫情居家进行线上学习所遇到的烦恼,请你针对 David 的问题回复邮件。
Dear Li Hua,
I have some problems. Due to the COVID-19, all of us now have to keep social distance and take online courses at home. I find it hard to constantly focus on studying. I feel tired easily. Worse still, I have become so anxious and short-tempered. I do want to change the situation, but I don’t know how. What should I do?
Yours, David
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