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1、Being a normal, healthy nineteen-year-old, Rhona was in the habit of falling asleep_________ her head touched her pillow and not wakening up again until her mother called her at seven-thirty.
A.each time that B.until C.before D.the moment
2、If the service is awful, a customer has the right to to the manager.
A. react B. apply
C. complain D. suggest
3、一My son is a volunteer and often helps the disabled．
一______．They’re really something．
A. So do they B. So it is with my son
C. So are they D. So is my son
4、The discovery of gold in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortune_ .
A.had been making B.was making C.was to be made D.would make
5、I couldn’t understand _____ with me.
A. the matter was what B. what was the matter
C. what the matter was D. that was the matter
6、It is to sell tobacco to someone under 16 years of age.
A. difficult B. dangerous
C. illegal D. uncommon
7、Tomorrow there will be _______ sunshine with cloudy intervals so he has made a plan for a picnic with his family.
A．mainly B．occasionally C．roughly D．Extremely
8、In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance ________ in comparison with light, it won't be blocked by trees when travelling.
A. while B. because
C. when D. though
9、The reason ______I burst into tears is _________ I don’t want to leave my mother.
A. why; that B. which; because
C. / ; because D. why; because
10、________ the time________, Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the sites she wanted to see in London.
A．Worrying about; accessible
B．Worried about; available
C．Worrying about; available
D．Worried about; accessible
11、He added that state and local governments might have to ____ spending as a result of declining tax revenue.
A. cut back B. cut off
C. cut out D. cut in
12、It's management that's at fault _________ the work-force.
A. other than B. more than C. rather than D. less than
13、If we order this English-Chinese dictionary in large quantities from the bookstore, they will consider giving us a _________of at least 10%.
A．discount
B．bargain
C．budget
D．reward
14、My mom’s ________ determined me to go on with my study.
A.encourages B.encouraged C.encouragement D.encourage
15、The little boy saved every coin _______ he could buy his mother a present on Mother's day.
A. so that B. as soon as
C. no matter D. such that
16、He is ill. This is _________ he isn’t here today.
A．that
B．because
C．why
D．what
17、The cigarette end thrown away by a careless woodcutter _______ the big forest fire.
A.resulted from B.resulted in C.brought off D.brought up
18、What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but_________ their lack of planning.
A．even
B．still
C．rather
D．ever
19、You can’t imagine the difficulty I have ________ my girlfriend’s mood.
A．lifting
B．lifted
C．lift
D．to lift
20、You have to be a fairly good speaker to ______ listeners’ interest for over an hour.
A. hold B. make
C. improve D. receive
21、Imagine reading a story titled “Pursuing Success”. That would be an inspiring story, wouldn’t it? Maybe—but maybe not. It might well be the story of someone whose never ending chase for more and more success leaves them unsatisfied and incapable of happiness. Though it isn’t a conventional medical addiction, for many people success has addictive properties.
Obviously, success goes with praise. To a certain extent, praise stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine (神经递质多巴胺), which contributes to all addictive behaviors.
The desire for success may be born to human nature, but specialness doesn’t come cheap. Success is tough work, and it requires bearing the cost of losing. In the 1980s, the physician Robert Goldman famously found that more than half of ambitious athletes would be willing to take a drug that would kill them in five years in exchange for winning every competition they entered.
Unfortunately, success is endless. The goal can’t be satisfactory; most people never feel “successful enough”. The high only lasts a day or two, and then it’s on to the next goal. Psychologists call this the hedonic treadmill (享乐跑步机现象), in which satisfaction wears off almost immediately and we must run on to the next reward to avoid the feeling of falling behind.
People should get off the treadmill. But quitting isn’t easy for addicts. For people hooked on substances, withdrawal can be a painful experience, both physically and psychologically. Research finds that depression and anxiety are common among outstanding athletes after their careers end. Olympic athletes, in particular, suffer from the “post-Olympic blues”.
Just like wine, success in and of itself is not a bad thing. Both can bring fun and sweetness to life. But both become bossy when they are a substitute for—a instead of a complement (补充物) to—the relationships and love that should be the center of our lives.
【1】What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A．Success doesn’t always bring positive results
B．A traditional, medical addiction leads to success
C．The passion for constant success is rarely praised.
D．Success addition has already drawn wide attention.
【2】Why did the author mention the research findings of Robert Goldman?
A．To stress the key to success lies in efforts.
B．To show success is a tough and cruel job.
C．To argue that athletes deserve more rewards.
D．To describe the routine training of an ordinary athlete.
【3】Which of the following is not part of the hedonic treadmill theory?
A．Enjoying the beauty and love around you.
B．Being offered a promotion at work.
C．Having the house you want to live in.
D．Eating the food you’ve been longing for.
【4】What can success bring to a success addict according to psychologists?
A．Satisfaction and a sense of pride.
B．Anxiety and short-lived happiness.
C．Relaxation and endless motivation.
D．Confidence and permanent happiness.
【5】What does the author suggest people do about pursuing success?
A．Stop chasing success.
B．Chase success at any cost.
C．Reflect on what matters in life.
D．Give up love and relationships.
22、Could being a little overweight help you live longer? A new international analysis (分析) shows a surprising answer: while obesity (肥胖) increases the risk of dying early, being slightly overweight reduces it. These studies included almost 3 million adults from around the world, yet the results were clearly the same, the authors of the analysis said.
“If you have a medical condition, your chances, of living are slightly better if you are a bit on the heavy side,” says study author Katherine Flegal, “Several factors may contribute to this finding.”
“Heavier people may tend to see the doctor earlier,” she says, “and may be more likely to be treated according to the doctor’s advice. Obesity itself may protect the heart, or someone who is heavier might be better able to fight against a shock to the system.”
For the study, Flegal’s team collected data on more than 2.88 million people included in 97 studies. The researchers looked at the participants’ body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat that takes into consideration a person’s height and weight.
The researchers found that, compared with people of normal weight, overweight people had a 6 percent lower risk of death. Obese people, however, had an 18 percent higher risk. For those who were the least obese, the risk of death was 5 percent lower than people of normal weight, but for those who were the most obese, the risk of death was 29 percent higher, the findings showed.
While the study found a relation between weight and the risk of early death, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship. Indeed, one expert warned that body weight alone cannot tell health and the risk of death.
“There are other factors that play a role in health,” says Dr. William, a professor at Louisiana State University. “BMI simply is a parameter (参数); it doesn’t take family history, smoking, fitness, and other factors into consideration.”
【1】What did Flegal’s team do for their study?
A．They interviewed almost 3 million adults.
B．They did 97 experiments with fat people.
C．They collected data on 2.88 million people.
D．They talked with doctors for medical conditions.
【2】According to the finding, the risk of death is listed from high to low as follows ________.
A．the least obese—overweight—obese—the most obese.
B．the most obese—obese—overweight—the least obese.
C．the most obese—overweight—obese—the least obese.
D．the most obese—obese—the least obese—overweight.
【3】Which of the following may Dr. William agree with?
A．Weight contributes to the risk of early death.
B．Weight has no relation with the risk of death.
C．BMI is only a factor to judge people’s health.
D．BMI alone can tell people’s health conditions.
【4】What can be the suitable title for the passage?
A．Obesity kills.
B．The thinner, the healthier.
C．BMI counts.
D．A bit overweight, a longer life.
23、 Jake Meyers, a graduate student in Northwestern University, has won the Best Sharable Video award in Planet Forward's national Storyfest 2020 competition. The project teaches, celebrates and rewards environmental storytelling by students from across the county.
As a master’s student, Meyers works at the intersection of climate adaptation and food security. During the summer of 2019, Meyers worked with the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, to investigate climate adaptation solutions to food insecurity in the rapidly urbanizing nation.
Meyers´ video, "Can urban farming feed the future?", shares the story of Francis Wachira, a leading advocate for urban facing in Nairobi.
Millions of people are moving from rural to urban areas as large-scale farming, coupled with climate change, forces small-scale farmers to abandon their livelihoods and pursue economic opportunity in urban areas, "Meyers said.
As food security concerns grow for the people of Nairobi, farmers like Francis are transforming urban lots into highly productive green spaces to raise livestock ( 牲 畜 ), grow vegetables and fight climate change.
" Francis has an incredible urban farming system in Nairobi that features over 600 head of livestock and 150 species of plants, "Meyers said. " I wanted to highlight Francis and his innovative approach to urban farming through storytelling with the goal of inspiring change."
"I have become so inspired by many incredible people like Francis Wachira. So many around the world are re-imagining solutions to poverty and climate change, yet their stories remain untold. I hope to continue using storytelling as a means of highlighting different perspectives that can create impact and advocate for transformational change, "Meyers said.
【1】Where did Meyers make his video?
A.In different countries. B.In an urban area in Kenya.
C.In rural areas in Kenya. D.In Northwestern University.
【2】Which of the following can replace the underlined part "abandon their livelihoods"?
A.work harder B.give up farming
C.leave their farmland D.expand their farm
【3】What can be inferred about Meyers video?
A.It introduces the benefits of rural farming.
B.It introduces the benefits of urban farming.
C.It's mainly about the difficulties with urban farming.
D.It's mainly about the potential risks in rural farming.
【4】What sort of person does Meyers describe Francis as?
A.A person who introduces changes and new ideas.
B.A person who shows great interest in farming.
C.A person who is intelligent and hard-working.
D.A person who realizes the danger of climate change.
24、Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, I’m Roy, and this is my show. This is a television show for all families, and I know you’ll enjoy it.
Let’s start with a story. Once there was a proud pig on a farm. He thought he was the most important of all the animals on the farm. But it was not enough that he himself thought this: he had to be sure that other animals thought it, too. So he went up to a chicken and asked, “Who is the most important animal on the farm?” The chicken answered, “You are, Mr. Pig.” Then he asked a dog, and he got the same answer.
Next, he asked a cow. When the cow seemed uncertained of the right answer, the pig looked angry, and showed his teeth, “Oh, you are, of course, Mr. Pig.” said the cow. “Of course,” the pig said, “there is no doubt about it. ”
At last the pig asked a big horse the same question. The horse lifted one foot, rolled the pig over and placed his foot on the pig’s head. “I think you know the answer now.” said the horse.
【1】The Roy show is _________ .
A. a family show on TV B. for kids only
C. a sports show D. a clothes show on TV
【2】When the pig asked a dog, the dog ________ .
A. said nothing
B. said the pig was the most important
C. said the pig was as important as the horse
D. said he was more important than the pig.
【3】The horse thought ________ was the most important on the farm.
A. nobody B. the pig
C. the cow D. he himself
【4】The word “ uncertained ” means _________ .
A. 相同的 B. 犹豫的
C. 令人满意的 D.高兴的
【5】What’s the best title of this passage?__________ .
A. A pig and a cow B. A farm
C. The most important animal D.A horse
25、 It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant． My cap had gone away， and my feet_______． The loaded plates I carried_______to be heavier and heavier． Tired and discouraged， I didn't seem able to do anything______． As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream_______a dozen times， I was ready to stop． Then the father_______at me as he handed my tip． "Well done，" he said， "you've_______us really well．" Suddenly my tiredness______． I smiled back， and later， when the manager asked me how I'd like my first day， I said， "______!" Those few words of praise had_______everything． Praise is like_______to the human spirit； we cannot flower and grow without it． And_______while most of us are only too_______to apply to others the cold wind of criticism， we are_______to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise． Why---when one word of praise can bring such______？
It's strange how chary we are about praising． Perhaps it's_______few of us know how to accept it． It's _______rewarding to give praise in areas in which_______generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned． An artist gets complimented （admired） for a glorious picture， a cook for a_______meal． But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are_______just right？ In fact， to give praise_______the giver nothing but a moment's thought and a moment's effort．
【1】A. rested B. hurt C. broke D. slipped
【2】A. remained B. looked C. seemed D. appeared
【3】A. new B. special C. nervous D. right
【4】A. order B. price C. material D. chair
【5】A. stared B. smiled C. glanced D. nodded
【6】A. called on B. looked after C. passed by D. thought of
【7】A. arrived B. continued C. disappeared D. developed
【8】A. Oh B. Well C. Fine D. Terrible
【9】A. made B. changed C. found D. improved
【10】A. heat B. warmth C. snowstorm D. sunlight
【11】A. then B. thus C. therefore D. yet
【12】A. ready B. doubtful C. satisfied D. disappointed
【13】A. unable B. unwilling C. likely D. anxious
【14】A. attention B. choice C. pleasure D. difficulty
【15】A. because B. when C. what D. where
【16】A. finally B. especially C. silly D. fortunately
【17】A. effort B. attempt C. deed D. feeling
【18】A. daily B. light C. perfect D. poor
【19】A. done B. sold C. chosen D. given
【20】A. adds B. leaves C. offers D. costs
26、假定你是李华，请你给在美国孔子学院任教的英语老师刘老师写封邮件，内容包括：
1.询问他在美国的生活和工作情况；
2.告诉他你的学校情况；
3.希望他来信介绍美国学生的生活。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：孔子学院 the Confucius Institute
Dear Liu ,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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