1、Working in the kitchen for years made Alice ________ a good cook.
A.for B.into C.of D.as
2、The new method is indeed advanced and effective, quite different from _____ already in use.
A. it B. what C. that D. which
3、The student________in the games on the cellphone during class didn’t notice his teacher behind him.
A.absorbing
B.to absorb
C.be absorbed
D.absorbed
4、—Why did you promote him to a position of leadership?
— ________ his qualifications and ideas.
A. On behalf of B. Regardless of
C. On the basis of D. In relation to
5、—I'm afraid I can't finish the book within this week.
—______.
A.Please go ahead B.That's right
C.Not at all D.Take your time
6、The child enjoyed ________ after outside.
A. to look B. to be looked C. being looked D. looking
7、—The film My Motherland and Meis really wonderful.
—I can’t agree more. I have never seen a ____ one so far.
A.better B.good C.worse D.bad
8、Experts have shared their opinions on how to _____ the changes in the digital age.
A.gain B.escape C.approach D.witness
9、— Why not stay here a little longer?
— _____, but I really have to go.
A.Never mind
B.I’d love to
C.Pleased to meet you
D.I can’t find any reason
10、If he _____ that he ______ to work there then, everything would be OK now.
A. insisted; be sent B. insisted; was sent
C. had insisted; be sent D. had insisted; was sent
11、I have pleasure in introducing to you the man without generosity your club would cease to exist.
A.whose B.that C.which D.this
12、—Why not find a new job?
—Why should I? I _____ as much, but I like what I'm doing.
A. didn't earn B. don't earn
C. hadn't earned D. haven’t earned
13、---You ________ here all the way through the thick snow last night .There was nothing important.
---Yes, but I didn’t know.
A.didn’t need to come B.don’t need to come
C.needn’t have come D.needn’t come
14、The past ten years have the great changes in all fields of our life, especially in the way we communicate.
A. assumed B. witnessed C. required D. expressed
15、The football match _____ tonight; it is China vs Japan.
A.is starting
B.has started
C.started
D.would start
16、As a powerful way_______ information, the internet might be the main reason for falsehoods (虚假) to enter our minds.
A.spread
B.to spread
C.spreading
D.having spread
17、He paid for a seat, when he ______ have entered free.
A.could B.would
C.must D.need
18、Listen! How wonderful the music is! Someone __________ the violin in the next room.
A.plays
B.is playing
C.played
D.has played
19、The national parks are very important for the protection of these wild animals,which would _____ run the risk of becoming dying out.
A.therefore B.instead
C.otherwise D.anyhow
20、 You may not control all the events______happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
A. which B. when C. that D. as
21、For some people, music is no fun at all. About 4% of the population is what scientists call “amusic”. People who are amusics are born without the ability to enjoy musical notes. Amusic people often cannot tell the differences between two songs.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. In fact, most people cannot understand what it feels like to be an amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping centre can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics have to stay away from places where there is music. Besides, this can result in social loneliness. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was an amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from those of people who can enjoy music. The difference is complex, and it is not connected with poor hearing. Amusics can understand other non-musical sounds well. They also have no problem understanding common speeches. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colours.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her music problem. Now she knows that she is not alone. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say ‘No, thanks. I’m an amusic,’” says Margaret.
【1】What do we know about amusics?
A.They like music.
B.They are born unable to enjoy music.
C.They don’t like music.
D.They have poor hearing.
【2】Why is life hard for amusics mainly?
A.They know they cannot enjoy music.
B.They hate parties, restaurants or shopping centres.
C.They try to stay at the places full of music.
D.It may be hard for them to integrate into the community.
【3】What causes amusics to be different from most people according to scientists?
A.Their lack of ability to see colours.
B.Their poor hearing.
C.Their brains.
D.Their problems with speech.
【4】What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
B.Some people’s musical ability.
C.Amusics’ strange behaviour.
D.The diagnosis and treatment of amusics.
22、Our planet is losing species at an alarming rate. As the world has become increasingly industrialized, natural habitats have been destroyed to build cities that are unlivable for wildlife. However, a pair of European designers, architect Rene Hougaard and product designer Alexander Qual, believe there are ways to encourage cities to coexist with nature. Inspired by everyday people who build “insect hotels“ in their backyards, they’ve created outdoor furniture that would be beautiful to look at, but also allow bugs, birds and wildflowers to thrive (繁殖).
The natural world tends to appear messy and chaotic to the human eye, but there is often method in the madness. Qual and Hougaard kept this in mind as in all the structures, they played with the concepts of order and messiness.
Qual created a large, yellow, leaf-shaped insect hotel, that’s designed to be placed on a flower bed in a park. The structure contains wooden blocks with holes that are 6, 7 and 8 millimeters in diameter (直径), since different insect species prefer holes of different sizes.
Hougaard created a metal log bench with an empty space in the middle specifically designed to hold a decaying (腐烂的) log that can provide a habitat for insects and plants, along with birds and bats. While humans often shun decay, Hougaard imagines a place where people can sit down and observe the slow process in which bacteria break down the wood, creating food for insects, birds and other animals.
As for the question of whether people actually want to be so close to bugs, snakes and nesting birds, the designers acknowledge that modern humans have been trained to stay away from such creatures. But Hougaard says these structures keep animals contained, while allowing people to observe and appreciate them safely. And eventually, if we want to maintain biodiversity, humans need to become much more comfortable living alongside wildlife, rather than feeling the need to destroy it. After all, we humans need nature to survive.
【1】Why did Hougaard and Qual build insect hotels?
A.To inspire more people to build one.
B.To bring biodiversity back to cities.
C.To provide a way to manage the city.
D.To slow down the process of industrialization.
【2】What did Hougaard and Qual mainly consider in designing their structures?
A.The size of species.
B.The variety of colors.
C.The building materials.
D.The combination of order and disorder.
【3】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “shun” in Para.4?
A.Avoided.
B.Crealed.
C.Observed.
D.Provided.
【4】What can be concluded from the last paragraph?
A.Bugs and snakes annoy people a lot.
B.Modern people have destroyed some creatures.
C.People should protect wildlife for our own good.
D.Hougaard’s structures enable people to touch the animals.
23、TOKYO, Japan—Maki Kaji, 69, the creator of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku whose life's work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died of cancer.
Known as the “Godfather of Sudoku,” Kaji created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who didn't want to think too hard. Its name is made up of the Japanese characters for “number” and “single,” and players place the numbers 1 through 9 in rows, columns and blocks without repeating them.
Ridiculously, it wasn't until 2004 that Sudoku became a global hit, after a fan from New Zealand got it published in the British newspaper The Times. Two years later, Japan rediscovered its own puzzle as a “reimport.”
Kaji traveled to more than 30 countries spreading his enjoyment of puzzles. Sudoku championships have drawn some 200 million people in 100 countries over the years. Sudoku was also never trademarked (注册) except within Japan, driving its overseas craze.
Born in the main northern island of Hokkaido, Kaji started Japan's first puzzle magazine after dropping out of Keio University in Tokyo. He founded Nikoli in 1983, and came up with the name Sudoku about the same time. In recent years, Sudoku, believed to be the world's most popular pencil puzzle, has come out in digital versions.
“Our mission (使命) is to seek Kaji's wishes and possibilities,” said Yoshinao Anpuku, who succeeded Kaji as Nikoli's chief executive (执行官). Major Japanese newspaper Mainichi credited Kaji for starting the puzzle sections at bookstores, as well as introducing the word “Sudoku” into the Oxford English dictionary.
【1】What does the author think is ridiculous?
A.Kaji was the Godfather of Sudoku.
B.Kaji set up a puzzle magazine.
C.Sudoku first became popular overseas.
D.Sudoku was spread widely and quickly.
【2】What can we say about Maki Kaji?
A.He liked traveling a lot.
B.He failed to enter the university.
C.He was a top player in Sudoku.
D.He was committed to Sudoku spreading.
【3】What can be inferred about Sudoku from the passage?
A.It's not for old people.
B.It's registered abroad.
C.It was named after Kaji.
D.It went all over the world.
【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A.What Kaji wishes for.
B.Why Kaji was great.
C.Who is Kaji's follower.
D.How Kaji achieved his goal.
24、 If you’ve ever been enjoying takeout snacks, you can make these with ingredients found in grocery stores or even your own kitchen.
Hosomaki Sushi
In Japan, Hosomaki Sushi is a sushi roll mainly made with sweet rice and seaweed. The thinner hosomaki are the simpler, which are perfect for practicing. It takes you little time to practice to roll and you will have fun making them at home.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 0 mins Total: 20 mins
Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme
This is one of America’s fast-food go-to’s. You can fill it with whatever you like. So it is also great for vegetarians because beef can be replaced with black beans or fruits.
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins
Pumpkin (南瓜) Spice Latte
The original drink contained spices (香料), but no actual pumpkin until 2015. Its great popularity has meant that being served at the end of August, far ahead of regular pumpkin season. The pumpkin spice latte is actually quite easy to make at home at a cheap price.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins Total: 15 mins
BBQ Chicken Pizza
It is so delicious that it is worthwhile to make from the very beginning. This pizza is a great way to use up leftover pork or barbecue chicken. A sweeter sauce will give you the more traditional barbecue sauce taste.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 40 mins
【1】Which snack takes you least time to finish?
A.Hosomaki Sushi.
B.Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme.
C.Pumpkin Spice Latte.
D.BBQ Chicken Pizza.
【2】What does the underlined word vegetarians refer to?
A.People who prefer sweets.
B.People who don’t eat meat.
C.People who are fond of snacks.
D.People who are on a diet.
【3】Where can the text be found?
A.In a cookbook
B.In a novel.
C.In a travel brochure.
D.In a textbook.
25、 On January 14, 2012, Wesley Hamilton got shot outside an apartment but survived, suffering an injury that left him paralyzed (瘫痪) from the waist down. In the years _________ his injury, Hamilton said he became dangerously overweight, _________.
It was his daughter, Navaeh, who ultimately became his lifeline. The _________ inspired him to take control of his life. He got admitted to community college and took a nutrition _________. He started a healthy eating practice and _________ weightlifting. He lost 100 pounds within a year.
For Hamilton, it was only the _________. Then he started Disabled But Not Really, and, through adaptive _________ training and nutrition coaching, helped dozens of disabled take their health back into their own hands and _______above their limitations.
Hamilton developed an eight-week fitness program, and before the pandemic _________, participants would meet for one-hour group sessions twice a week as well as nutrition workshops.
When group classes were suspended __________ Covid-19, Hamilton said he was __________ to continuing to serve and support his program participants through __________ training sessions.
“People deserve to become a better __________ of themselves and have an overall better quality of life,” he said. “My purpose is to __________. And it’s to show people what happiness really looks like __________ the misfortunes that you have to face.”
A.following
B.accompanying
C.covering
D.including
A.embarrassed
B.ashamed
C.awkward
D.depressed
A.faith
B.love
C.relief
D.guide
A.course
B.experiment
C.restriction
D.scholarship
A.set up
B.turned up
C.took up
D.made up
A.option
B.challenge
C.beginning
D.trial
A.physical
B.biological
C.spiritual
D.behavioral
A.beat
B.arouse
C.act
D.rise
A.settled
B.removed
C.hit
D.existed
A.ahead of
B.because of
C.in case of
D.regardless of
A.exposed
B.opposed
C.accustomed
D.committed
A.urgent
B.private
C.public
D.secret
A.profile
B.expectation
C.proof
D.version
A.respond
B.inspire
C.admire
D.save
A.despite
B.unlike
C.with
D.against
26、假如你是李华,一名高一在读学生,最近和父母谈论进入大学后选专业的问题,在意见上和爸妈分歧很大,对此感到很苦恼,现写信向你的英国外教Mr. Jackson求助,要点如下:
1.说明事由;
2.希望提供与父母成功沟通的案例和建议;
3.感谢帮助。
注意: 1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Jackson,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua