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1、While ______ the National Congress of Communist Party, President Xi instructed the party never to forget ______ we started and then we can accomplish our mission (使命).
A.addressing；where B.sponsoring；when
C.delivering；when D.dismissing；where
2、—Could we have a word before you leave?
—Sure, wait a moment. I ______ my work, but it won’t take long.
A．would just finish
B．have just finished
C．just finished
D．am just finishing
3、When the students are required to discuss questions in groups, everybody has the _______ in class.
A. right B. reward
C. floor D. freedom
4、_____ I always felt I would pass the exam, I never thought I would get an A.
A. While B. Once
C. If D. Until
5、— I can’t bear the air pollution in this city anymore．It is getting worse and worse．
— ________！We’ve never had so many chemical factories before．
A．I wouldn’t bet on it
B．You said it
C．Keep it up
D．Come off it
6、Individual contribution to this project is important to environmental ________.
A．challenge
B．satisfaction
C．conservation
D．measure
7、Solar energy is now a fast growing ______ of power.
A．source
B．sense
C．result
D．root
8、________ you gradually get better at your present job, you will find that it becomes easier than you imagined.
A．Unless
B．As
C．Though
D．Whether
9、Doctor Wang ________ at seven o’clock for the conference, but she didn’t turn up.
A.should have arrived B.should arrive
C.should be arrived D.should be arriving
10、Mr. Smith, ______ of the speech, started to read an ______ novel.
A. tired, interesting B. tiring, interested
C. tired, interested D. tiring, interesting
11、The only time that we _____ to do something like doing some volunteer work was in the city of Philadelphia.
A. advised B. attended
C. attempted D. awarded
12、Since the new prohibition of drunk driving_____, the number of accidents in the area has fallen sharply.
A. has been introduced B. introduced
C. was introduced D. has introduced
13、While standing on a moving bus, you’re supposed to hold onto the bar in order not to _____.
A. in balance B. keep balance
C. lose balance D. hold the balance
14、The book caught the man's eyes because it________ him of his own dog.
A．rid
B．warned
C．reminded
D．robbed
15、All the children were well brought up and in good ___________ condition.
A. personal B. physical
C. natural D. optional
16、“We will do the right thing and do what we have to do investigate crimes ______ they exist,” claimed the police officer in chief.
A. whatever B. wherever
C. whichever D. however
17、After years of research, scientists have ________ the virus that is responsible for the disease.
A. distinguished B. realized
C. identified D. recognized
18、You are 16 years old. You’re ______ to travel on the train by yourself.
A．enough good
B．old enough
C．well enough
D．tall enough
19、They responded that there were several reasons why the music band ______.
A. broke out B. broke up C. broke in D. broke down
20、Hardly ________I________ home when it began to rain.
A．did; get
B．was; getting
C．would; get
D．had; got
21、For many of us, talking about money is embarrassing, especially revealing our income and spending habits in public. So it’s no wonder that seeking investment advice from computer program is so popular.
Consultancy firm Accenture found that 68% of global consumers would be happy to use robot-advice to plan for retirement, feeling it would be faster, cheaper, and fairer than human advice. “Many of our customers say they feel awkward in face-to-face meetings, preferring an online experience where they don’t feel nervous,” says Lynn Smith, a director of robot-advice firm Wealth Wizards. So how does robot-advice work and is it really any better than traditional financial advice?
Robot-adviser firms use algorithms (算法) to analyse your financial situation and goals and then work out an investment plan to suit you. Basically, you answer lots of questions online about your income, expenses, family situation, attitude to risk and so on, and then the algorithm allocates (分配) your savings to a series of investments, from index funds that aim to imitate a particular stock market index or sector, to fixed-income bonds.
Robot-advice is certainly growing in popularity. But are we really happy to give up the human adviser completely? “No” is the short answer. Accenture finds that a significant proportion of us still want human interaction, particularly when our finances are complex. “When a customer needs advice surpassing a number of different regulatory regimes, human advice will be required, says John Perks, managing director of life and pensions at UK insurer LV, which launched its Retirement Wizard robot-advice service two years ago.
The truth is that only about a quarter of funds managed by clever humans overcome the market as a whole, so when you take into account the much higher management fees you pay for that kind of service, the performance difference is likely to be marginal (微不足道的) for most of us.
The robots may be coming, but in this case at least, they seem to be on the side of the small investor trying to save for a comfortable retirement.
【1】What do we know about the robot-advice from the second paragraph?
A. It’s suitable for all.
B. It’s complex but fair.
C. It’s expensive but accurate.
D. It’s beneficial and relaxing.
【2】If you want to use robot-advice, you should first ________.
A. consult human advice
B. work out an investment plan
C. answer lots of questions online
D. analyse your financial situation
【3】What does the underlined phrase “that kind of service” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The allocation of retirement.
B. The performance difference.
C. Human fund management.
D. The robot-advice service.
【4】Why do we still need the human adviser according to the text?
A. Because some finances are complex.
B. Because some clients face retirement.
C. Because human interaction is necessary.
D. Because the human adviser offers better service.
22、 To someone stuck in a traffic jam, the ability to fly right over other cars seems like a dream. 【1】 That may be changing. Nearly a dozen companies around the globe are competing to be the first to develop a flying car. One of the ideas being developed is a car with wings that unfold for flight. But, most aren’t cars at all. They are more like helicopters and are operated by a battery-powered motor.
【2】 Companies have to convince the government that the flying cars are safe. They will also need longer-lasting batteries. And, cities will have to figure out how to handle thousands of flying cars in the sky.
Still, some companies are moving forward. 【3】 Especially as cities grow more crowded and people spend more time stuck in traffic. These taxis would deliver passengers to the rooftops of office buildings during rush hours.
“In as little as 10 years, products could be on the market that revolutionize urban travel for millions of people,” said Zach Lovering. He is the leader of a project to develop a self-flying taxi for Airbus, a European company that makes airplanes. 【4】 Although Uber doesn’t have any plans to develop a flying car itself, the company is advising several companies that are developing them.
【5】 Designers think that if enough people want to buy them, prices can be kept affordable.
A. Some flying cars are designed for human pilots.
B. It’s still unclear how much flying cars will cost.
C. They see a need for “air taxis” and personally owned flying cars.
D. Companies will also have to get permission from the government.
E. The Uber ride-share company sees air taxis as the future of on-call transportation.
F. Inventors and business people tried to make flying cars, but have never been able to.
G. There are many challenges that could keep flying cars from becoming part of everyday life.
23、A new international organization, ReShark, including partners from 15 countries and 44 aquariums, is challenging the shark statistics. According to National Geographic, ReShark’s goal is to release 500 endangered zebra sharks in Indonesian waters to increase a wild population that is on the edge of extinction. This is the first-ever attempt to reintroduce captive sharks into the wild.
Marine reintroductions present significant challenges due to the complexity and shortage of ocean life, as well as the difficulty in managing threats, according to National Geographic. Team ReShark understands that the reintroduction may go up in smoke. Unlike land animals that have been successfully reintroduced in the past, such as giant pandas in China, young sharks are more likely to suffer from diseases and be killed by other animals, and they struggle to find food on their own.
Sharks have a remarkable history as one of the oldest vertebrate species, surviving five mass extinctions over a period of 420 million years. They play an important role in marine ecosystems by influencing the ocean’s food chains. However, they are now facing the second-highest rate of disappearance. Research shows that more than 37 percent of the shark species are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, both legal and illegal. Sharks are hunted for their meat. Nearly 100 million sharks are killed by human hands each year, according to the organization Sentient Media.
Despite the alarming decline in shark populations globally, top shark scientists are hopeful that ReShark’s efforts will succeed. Given these challenges, Simon Fraser University ecologist Dulvy initially had some doubts about ReShark’s plans. However, after asking some questions, he was surprised by what the initiative could produce. “This initiative is different,” Dulvy explained. Similarly, Rima Jabado, Dulvy’s successor, recognized ReShark as a unique project that could provide a lifeline for endangered shark species. “It may provide an opportunity for species not to go extinct,” she said.
【1】What’s the ReShark’s intention of releasing sharks?
A．To conduct shark data collection.
B．To study the living habits of sharks.
C．To save the endangered shark species.
D．To test new ways of keeping sharks.
【2】What does the underlined part “go up in smoke” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Disappear.
B．Fail.
C．Work.
D．Influence.
【3】How does the Paragraph 3 develop?
A．By giving examples.
B．By giving descriptions.
C．By making comparison.
D．By making classifications.
【4】What does Rima Jabado think of ReShark’s project?
A．Special and promising.
B．Hopeful and effortless.
C．Risky and costly.
D．Doubtful and immature.
24、Easy, kid-friendly ways to make tomato sauce
You can’t beat the convenience of tomato sauce from a jar, but what about when you’re desiring something a little more homemade? You don’t need to keep an Italian grandmother on speed-dial. 【1】 Use two pints (品脱) of tomatoes in the following formulas to make approximately three servings’ worth of sauce.
No-cook tomato sauce
【2】 Add all the ingredients to a large bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, and stir in a few tablespoons of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 2 or 3 hours at room temperature to allow the salt to soften the tomatoes and meld the flavors.
Cherry tomato pan sauce
Slice the tomatoes in half and thinly slice or mince 1 or 2 garlic cloves (depending on how much you love garlic). 【3】 Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have mostly softened into a stirrable sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper, along with any fresh or dried herbs.
Roasted or grilled tomato sauce
Keep the tomatoes whole for this version. Preheat a conventional oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or preheat a gas grill to medium heat. For oven-roasting, place the tomatoes in a single layer in a baking dish. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes, or grill for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are starting to burst and the skins are starting to char. 【4】
【5】 So you can add other ingredients you may have on hand. Add more, or cut back on, garlic depending on your tolerance. Experiment with adding a few shallots instead of an onion. Stir in chopped fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano, rosemary and parsley. If you like heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
A．This olive oil-based sauce is ideal for vegetarians.
B．Roughly cut the tomatoes and any fresh herbs on hand.
C．You just need a helpful kid and some tomatoes to start.
D．Carefully pour the tomatoes into a bowl and season to taste.
E．These sauce techniques are customizable to your family’s tastes.
F．Add more salt to taste and chopped fresh herbs if you have them.
G．Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then stir in the tomatoes and garlic.
25、A little girl created a perfect gift for her mother’s birthday. It was a drawing of a _________ on white paper with the words “ For mom: love, love, love ” decorated with hearts. She folded her letter, but then she _________ it.
For most people, that would be the _________ of this story, but this story had a different result. James Carrell _________ the letter. He had just _________ his mother, wishing her a happy birthday. After he hung up, Carrell saw the paper on the ground outside of a hardware store in Manvel. “I _________ it was a gift, ” said Carrell. “ I opened it up and saw the flower and hearts. It really _________ me.” Carrell thought the letter would _________ someone’s day and that maybe he could find the _________, so he posted it on the Internet. The message moved a lot of people, especially one man.
“I was sitting at my friend’s house and saw a man’s ______________,” said Carrell.
The comments included one from Robert Alvarado. He wrote, “I can’t believe you found my baby’s letter.” Carrell reached Alvarado to ______________ the letter. It took a few days, but the men finally ______________ on Thursday night, one day after Alvarado’s wife’s birthday.
“______________ the letter made it home,” said Alvarado. “We are ______________ for what James Carrell did.”
We often forget the power of little things, but for this family from Alvin, Carrell’s small act left a(n) ______________ impression.
【1】
A．bird
B．card
C．cake
D．flower
【2】
A．received
B．sent
C．lost
D．posted
【3】
A．end
B．part
C．influence
D．cause
【4】
A．wrote
B．found
C．remembered
D．answered
【5】
A．promised
B．invited
C．seen
D．called
【6】
A．proved
B．explained
C．realized
D．admitted
【7】
A．satisfied
B．frightened
C．shocked
D．touched
【8】
A．start
B．continue
C．brighten
D．ruin
【9】
A．owner
B．stranger
C．hero
D．finder
【10】
A．photograph
B．arrival
C．conclusion
D．reply
【11】
A．read
B．present
C．return
D．publish
【12】
A．left
B．met
C．stopped
D．agreed
【13】
A．Naturally
B．Suddenly
C．Surprisingly
D．Finally
【14】
A．ready
B．grateful
C．responsible
D．anxious
【15】
A．unhappy
B．lasting
C．beneficial
D．reasonable
26、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter沉迷于网络游戏不能自拔，经常与父母因此发生争执。请根据以下要点，写信劝他放弃这个想法。内容要点：
1.网瘾的危害；
2.要尊重父母并道歉；
3.建议他管理好自己的时间。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当増加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头及结尾己给出，不包括在词数内。
Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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