1、It _____ a Saturday afternoon in May ____ Margaret could arrange for me to meet her elder ,sister.
A. was until; when B. was until;that
C. was not until; when D. was not until; that
2、More than one person ________ absent.
A.was
B.were
C.have
D.has
3、_______ is reported in the newspapers, the new president will take office next week.
A.It
B.As
C.That
D.What
4、A week later, they were asked to sleep for only four hours every night for two nights ________.
A.in a row
B.in doubt
C.in question
D.in vain
5、______that you are grown up;you should no longer depend on your parents.
A.Since B.Now C.As D.Because
6、The IOC Evaluation Commission has come to a ________ conclusion that Beijing is capable of hosting a successful 2022 winter Olympics.
A. tentative B. virtual
C. definite D. subtle
7、After such a long walk in the snow, all of us felt ____and didn’t want to go any further.
A.interested B.energetic C.strong D.exhausted
8、_____, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.
A. Other things were equal
B. Other things being equal
C. To be equal to other things
D. Other things to be equal
9、At last, the _____ jewelry turned out to be completely _____!
A.priceless, worthless B.worthless, valuable
C.priceless, valuable D.worthless, inexpensive
10、Our nation should first develop modern law __________ in ruling the country by law.
A. awareness B. opportunities
C. regulation D. principle
11、There is a growing ________ among employers to hire casual staff.
A.tendency
B.component
C.profile
D.expansion
12、It’s time that I ________ my hair cut. It’s the eighth time that I ________ to the barber’s shop.
A. will have; have gone B. had; go
C. have; went D. had; have gone
13、The waste water has been made clean before it goes into the river ________ the new rule was made.
A. when B. ever since C. after D. before
14、Over the last decade, the government _______ hard at using advertisements to educate the public on fighting AIDS.
A.had worked
B.have worked
C.worked
D.was working
15、—When you come to ________ the scene, isn’t it strange to see so many banks in so small a town?
—Well, it’s convenient for people.
A. think of B. think out
C. think over D. think up
16、China is widely known for its ancient civilization ________ has continued all the way through into modern times.
A.why B.where C.when D.which
17、We came to a place ______ they had never paid a visit before.
A.in which B.to which C.what D.which
18、As we know, a red jacket doesn’t ______ green pants. But when a little girl wore them, they ______ her very well.
A.fit; suited
B.suit; fitted
C.fit; matched
D.match; suited
19、Nezha, the highest-earning animated film ever in China, was ______ in North America in August, 2019.
A.relieved B.restored C.registered D.released
20、My computer is out of _________ order all of a sudden. Could you do me________ favor and type the plan for me right now?
A. the; a B. the; 不填 C. 不填; a D. 不填; 不填
21、The benefits of positive emotions don’t stop after a few minutes of good feelings. In fact, the biggest benefit that positive emotions provide is an improved ability to build skills and develop resources for use in later life.
A child, who runs around outside, swinging on branches and playing with friends, develops the ability to move athletically(physical skills), the ability to play with others and communicate with a team (social skills), and the ability to explore and examine the world around them(creative skills).
These skills last much longer than the emotions. Years later, that foundation of athletic movement might develop into a scholarship as a college athlete or the communication skills may develop into a job offer as a business manager. The happiness that developed the exploration and creation of new skills has ended long since, but the skills themselves live on.
All of this research begs the most important question of all: if positive emotions are so useful for developing valuable skills and appreciating the big picture of life, how do you actually get yourself positive? Well, anything that creates feelings of joy, satisfaction and love will do the trick. You probably know what things work well for you. Maybe it’s playing the guitar. Maybe it's spending time with a certain person.
Recent research by Fredrickson and her colleagues shows that people who meditate(冥想) daily show more positive emotions than those who do not. As expected, they also build valuable long-term skills. For example, three months after the experiment was over, those people continued to show increased mindfulness, purposes of life, social support, and decreased symptoms(症状) of illness.
It is necessary to include playtime in your schedule. We have plans for meetings, conference calls and other responsibilities in our daily life. Why not spare some time for play? Give yourself chances to smile and enjoy the benefits of positive emotions. Spare some time for play and adventure so that you can find joy, and explore and build new skill.
【1】What can be learned from the second paragraph?
A.Play and joy are beneficial to kids.
B.Physical skills are good for social skills.
C.It is necessary to hurt kids’ positive emotions.
D.It is difficult to encourage kids to explore.
【2】What do people think of developing positive emotions?
A.It is a must in daily life.
B.Playing the guitar is the best way.
C.Your friends have a big effect on you.
D.Different people have different methods.
【3】What does the research mentioned in Paragraph 5 show?
A.Meditation can give you short-term skills.
B.Meditation can make you have a good rest.
C.Meditation can reduce your work stress quickly.
D.Meditation can help you both mentally and physically.
【4】What should you do when you make your plans in daily life according to the text?
A.You should have a positive attitude.
B.You should consider your time for relaxation.
C.You should ignore all your extra work.
D.You should put your satisfaction and joy first.
22、1. Scenic landscapes on stamps: A nine-day tour in the cities of Xuzhou,Suqian and Huai'an in northern Jiangsu province.
This route is associated with local culture, characteristics, and creativity. It offers a taste of the famous canal cities.
2.Life on the Grand Canal: A seven-day Jiangsu tour through the cities of Nanjing, Suqian, Huai'an,Yangzhou and Suzhou.
This route presents the most authentic, economic, cultural and entertainment-focused activities along the canal from both ancient and modern times.I allows visitors to ride in boats and observe local fishermen fishing.
3.Food,culture,leisure and health;Seven-day experience of local life in Zhenjiang Changzhou,Wuxi and Suzhou
To increase tourists’ interest in the traditional culture and crafts of Jiangsu, the route will include pottery,embroidery(刺绣), paper-cutting, cooking and other hands-on experiences. It includes scenic spots along the Beijing-Hangzhou Gran Canal, ancient water towns, historical streets and ancient fishing villages.Visitors can join in the recreational farmhouse experience and pick up both fruits and vegetables
4.A walk into history: Six-day tour in Xuzhou, Suqian,Huai’an,Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, Changzhou and Wuxi
The Beiing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the entire province and has been a part of Jiangsu's culture for thousands of years. Inspired by the canal, the route includes historical cities Xuzhou, Suqian, Huai'an,Yangzhou along with Zheniang Changzhou and Wuxi.
【1】Which of the following do the four travel routes share?
A.A time duration of less than a week.
B.Ancient towns in southern Jiangsu.
C.The Grand Canal.
D.The city of Suqian.
【2】Which route is the best for an in-depth tourist who wants to cover fewer cities with more time?
A.Route 1
B.Route 2
C.Route 3
D.Route 4.
【3】What can you enjoy in the route only covering Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou and Zhenjiang?
A.Rowing a boat.
B.Trying on paper-cutting.
C.Growing vegetables.
D.Fishing with local villagers.
23、Opened in September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is the second Disney Park in Asia. It experienced a difficult time upon its opening. The Park, as well as two themed hotels, was built on Lantau Island.
The Park opened to strong competition in the form of Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of only two parks in Hong Kong, which has become one of the world's leading cities in recent years. It kept Chinese cultural traditions in mind when they built the Park to avoid a cultural backlash (抵制). Designers added to the custom of Feng Shui.
Disney and Hong Kong announced the Park in 1999, and construction began in 2003. The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history. Disney actually announced that the opening of the Park would be brought forward, from 2006 to September 2005.
The Park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below the expected 5.6 million. There was a lack of attractions, with Fantasyland opening with just one dark ride. Summer Passes were announced to increase the number of tourists. Autopia, Stitch Encounter and it's a Small World opened between 2006 and 2008 to offer more attractions at the Park.
The number of tourists dropped in 2007 to just over 4 million, so Disney planned a big expansion (扩大) project to attract more tourists and bring the Park back to its normal level. In July 2009, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a three-land expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland, and in 2010, Toy Story Land opened.
These new attractions have certainly paid off, with the Park earning record profit (盈利) in 2013. In that year, over 7 million guests entered the Park.
With enough room for a second Park and the promise of more attractions to come, it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland.
【1】What do we know about Hong Kong Disneyland upon its opening?
A.It was the best Disney Park in Asia.
B.It wasn't very successful at first.
C.It didn't face much competition.
D.It was against Chinese culture.
【2】Compared to most other Disney parks, Hong Kong Disneyland ________.
A.is much smaller in size
B.has more customs to consider
C.had a longer preparation for opening
D.had a shorter period of time for construction
【3】What's the author's attitude toward the future of Hong Kong Disneyland?
A.Hopeful.
B.Worried.
C.Uninterested.
D.Doubtful.
24、A Guide to the University
Food
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks(小吃), drinks and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study with friends.
If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.
Relaxation
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.
Health
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1;00 to 4;30pm.
Academic Support
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
【1】What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?
A. Do homework and watch TV
B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts
C. have meals and meet with friends
D. Add money to your ID and play chess
【2】Where and when can you cook your own food?
A. The Globe, Friday B. The Lower Café, Sunday
C. The TWU Cafeteria , Friday D. The McMillan Hall , Sunday.
【3】The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.
A. is open six days a week B. offers services without pay
C. trains students in medical care D. gives advice on mental health
【4】How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?
A. By applying online B. By calling the centre
C. By filling in a sign-up form D. By going to the centre directly
25、Until a few years ago, I was a calm person. If you were going to ______ me I almost never lost it ______; of course I felt hurt, but I didn't show it.
Then, one day, I met my husband and I fell ______ in love with him, a proud Italian who loudly discusses things ______ with himself when he's not happy. Things got worse for me when we started ______ on things. He seemed really angry and loud, while I seemed detached and polite. Truth is that I was ______ too. Fight after fight, he always acted as if nothing had happened a few minutes after each quarrel, while my moments of ______ discontent started to ______ more and more in time until they became hours, sometimes even days.
I felt this had to change and the conversation went ______ like this:
Me: “Either you change your ______ when we fight or I will start avoiding any discussion, and this will ______ our relationship.”
Him: “Did you ______ the Mpemba Effect? If you put two ______ containers filled with the same amount of water into the fridge except that one has boiling water in it while the other one has water at ambient(周围的)______, the boiling water will ______ faster than the ambient water. Baby, you got to boil first, to cool down faster. That's why the Italians live ______ than Canadians.”
The connection he suggested is to be ______. but I have learned a fact I didn't know, one that has ______ me to understand that if I'm angry about something or someone, for that anger to disappear, it has to be towards the ______ or otherwise it is like hiding the dust under the ______: your house might look clean, but it is not.
【1】A. cheat B. offend C. impress D. defend
【2】A. in return B. in place C. in public D. in time
【3】A. hopelessly B. steadily C. hurriedly D. blindly
【4】A. always B. ever C. even D. seldom
【5】A. working B. disagreeing C. operating D. trying
【6】A. boiling B. struggling C. controlling D. preparing
【7】A. possible B. abrupt C. extra D. inner
【8】A. spread B. withdraw C. recover D. expand
【9】A. more or less B. sooner or later C. by and by D. up and down
【10】A. vision B. viewpoint C. attitude D. attention
【11】A. compensate B. sacrifice C. mend D. clarify
【12】A. hear about B. worry about C. learn from D. hear from
【13】A. mobile B. relevant C. solid D. similar
【14】A. level B. temperature C. heat D. environment
【15】A. burst B. deposit C. explode D. freeze
【16】A. longer B. shorter C. wealthier D. simpler
【17】A. practiced B. proven C. inspected D. created
【18】A. informed B. reminded C. inspired D. required
【19】A. outside B. inside C. public D. personal
【20】A. dustpan B. broom C. roof D. carpet
26、假定你是李华,下周你校将举办茶文化节。你想邀请英国朋友David来做关于“英国茶文化”的讲座,请写信告知,内容包括:
1.简要介绍茶文化节活动;
2.说明讲座主题:英国下午茶;
3.询问可来做讲座的具体时间。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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