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1、These candles may be attractive ______, but they were not made to our current safety standard.
A．to be looked at
B．being looked at
C．to look at
D．to looked at them
2、The sharing economy is not without problems; ________ , it is becoming increasingly relevant to our daily life and the global economy.
A．furthermore
B．thereby
C．otherwise
D．nonetheless
3、Yesterday my aunt sent me an email _______she told me she would come to see me next week.
A. which B. where
C. that D. when
4、______ the price of food and oil hit the headline, perhaps we should be worried more about water.
A.Unless B.While C.As D.If
5、Little Tom was the only one of his family to _________ that big earthquake.
A.remain B.leave C.live D.survive
6、For some reason, Maya civilization largely disappeared later, ________ us ________ our own past, present and future.
A．to leave; thinking about
B．leaving; thinking about
C．left; to think about
D．to leave; thought about
7、Barbie flue refers to the trend __________ young women dramatically change their appearance to make themselves look like human Barbie dolls．
A. what B. whether C. that D. how
8、Team leaders must ensure that all members ___________ their natural desire to avoid the embarrassment associated with making mistakes.
A. get over B. look over
C. take over D. come over
9、Don’t_____. Try again and you will be successful.
A.lose your heart B.lose the heart C.lose heart D.lose hearts
10、—I wonder how often you will clean up your room by yourself.
—________ other day.
A.In B.Every C.For D.Each
11、Many new houses ________ for the local people since last year.
A．were built
B．are being built
C．are building
D．have been built
12、The backflip was so dazzling and energetic ________ I wasn’t sure if the characters were performers or athletes.
A．when
B．which
C．that
D．where
13、Hangzhou is __________beautiful city，and it is worth__________.
A．a most；visiting B．the most；to visit
C．a most；to visit D．the most；visiting
14、Being constantly exposed to advertisements is annoying, but it ______ be pleasant sometimes.
A. shall B. need C. can D. must
15、Do you consider it any good ________ psychology?
A．to learn
B．learning
C．learned
D．having learned
16、Ryan really had made __________ difference to these children. He broke into __________ joyful smile.
A．the; the
B．the; a
C．a; the
D．a; a
17、Efforts have been made to prevent the ______ of the pandas, which makes the number of the animal increase greatly.
A．campaign
B．souvenir
C．extinction
D．amusement
18、 The “Chinese Dream” is ________ dream to improve people's well－being and ________ dream of harmony, peace and development.
A．the; a
B．a; a
C．a; the
D．the; the
19、I’m preparing the report for tomorrow’s meeting. Would you please _____ the radio a little?
A.turn on B.turn off C.turn up D.turn down
20、Most Australians actually don’t seem to do much sport．_____, Australia is generally considered to be a great sporting nation．
A. Though B. Still C. Otherwise D. Thus
21、“Second place is just the first loser” is a well-known saying from the legendary NASC ARchampion Dale Earnhardt. Or as my late father put it jokingly, “It’s not enough to win. Your friends have to lose, too.”
We may not want others to know our thoughts, but many of us think this way, because we are born to compete with each other. However, if left unmanaged, this can create conflicts between ourselves and others. Fortunately, there is a way to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, aim for the bronze (铜牌).
To expand on the wisdom of Earnhardt, although second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner, at least when it comes to happiness and longevity. A 1995 study discovered that bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than silver medalists, while another research in 2018 studied U.S. athletes in the Olympics from 1904 to1936 and found that those whose best performance was silver lived to 72 on average. Gold medalists beat this by living to 76. But the first prize went to the bronze winners, who lived to 78.
The social concepts of upward and down ward comparison help explain the difference. Silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they compare themselves only with the champions. In contrast, the bronze winners compare downwards with those who have never made it onto the podium (领奖台) at all. Therefore, they feel better about themselves and thus, happier. The emotion shows up in improved health and lifespan. In fact, researchers have found that comparing ourselves with the unfortunate lot of others is a reliable technique for reducing a negative mood. The comparison is not from a feeling of ill will, but because rewards in life are relative.
The worldly happiness strategy of working for gold every day is foolish. Stop spending most of your time feeling like a silver medalist: always pursuing and relying your happiness on a single outcome. Rather, aim for healthy competitions in which you do your best without the expectation of being the absolute winner.
【1】What does the joke from the author’s father imply?
A．Everyone has his or her secret.
B．Winning and losing are quite common.
C．Defeat is embarrassing in a competition.
D．A true friend always stands by your side.
【2】What does the underlined word “longevity” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Long lifetime.
B．Enough pleasure.
C．Slow growth.
D．Constant pursuit.
【3】What can we learn about downward comparison from paragraph 4?
A．It brings some shyness.
B．It prevents conflicts.
C．It improves well-being.
D．It reflects negative intentions.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．The Key to Being a Winner
B．The Path to Worldly Happiness
C．The Wisdom of Dale Earnhardt
D．The Victory of Coming in Third
22、As our knowledge of environmental impact increased, the desire to find off-the-beaten-track and eco vacations for families is a popular trend that keeps growing. Here are some wonderful destinations.
Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Family vacationers have the opportunity to take incredible paddle board trips through the wet land while looking for birds in this island, an important bird area, or taking nature walks through the forest. It also offers programming for families and kids of all ages. There are no hotels, just home rentals.
Gulf shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Families will discover 32 miles of sugar-white sand beaches, the clear waters and exciting eco-friendly adventures at the 6,150-acre Gulf State Park. Expert naturalists lead free guided walks where visitors gleam about sea wildlife and the park’s impressive efforts for nature protection. There is an educational camp to inspire young people to take various lessons about nature.
Quasar Expeditions, Galapagos Islands
Quasar’s small ship Family cruised, with a mad of 32 passengers, were voted number two in Travel + Leisure’s Top Family Cruise Lines in the World. Its impressive trips include child-friendly naturalists, kid-friendly cooking classes, movie and game nights. Tortoise, iguanas and sea lions under the waves will thrill everyone.
Atlantis, Paradise Island
Atlantis promote its Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to saving sea species and their habitats. The Foundation received funding through guest participation (参与) in Atlantis’ sea interactions and experiences. Atlantis also owns a one-million-acre protected reef area off the west coast of Andros Island—the largest protected area in the Bahamas.
【1】What is unique to Bald Head Island, North Carolina?
A．Swimming in the sea.
B．Observing birds on the wet land
C．Visiting sea species habitats.
D．Leaning about sea wildlife.
【2】Which place best suits people who enjoy adventures?
A．Atlantic, Paradise Island
B．Bald Head Island, North Carolina
C．Quasar Expeditions, Galapagos Islands
D．Gulf scores and Orange Beach, Alabama
【3】What can we know about Atlantis, Paradise Island?
A．Kids can attend cooking classes.
B．It makes a profit by saving sea species.
C．It raises money through guest participation.
D．It owns the largest protected area in the world.
23、A Russian natural gas tanker has completed an experimental round trip along the Northern Sea Route (NSR)—the first time the path across the Arctic has been made at this time of year. It returned to the Russian gas station at Sabetta on February 19. The voyage by the Christophe de Margerie tanker through the ice is the latest visual indicator of climate change in the cold region.
The tanker set out from a Chinese port on January 27 after delivering its cargo. It entered the Northern Sea Route, which traverses Russia’s north coast. A few days later near Cape Dezhnev, it was met by the Russian nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (50 Years of Victory). Together they completed the 2, 500-nautical-mile voyage through the ice in 11 days and 10 hours.
The ship managed to complete the first leg of the trip from Russia to China without an icebreaker. Both of the journeys broke records for winter navigation due to the changing climate in the Arctic allowing passage through thinner ice. Using the Northern Sea Route lets shippers in Russia and other countries avoid a much longer southern journey around Europe, the Middle East and all of southern Asia, saving millions of dollars.
The ships encountered no multi-year buildup of old ice on the route, and the deepest ice was about 5 feet thick. However, meteorologist and journalist Eric Holthaus called that a clear indicator of “a climate emergency”.
Last May, Christophe de Margerie became the first large-capacity cargo ship to complete an eastbound transit of the Northern Sea Route, two months earlier in the year than the journey traditionally made.
“As a result of the early Northern Sea Route voyage completed by Christophe de Margerie in May 2020, as well as the current NSR voyage, the navigation in the Eastern part of the Arctic was practically doubled,” Eric Holthaus said. He noted that for decades the transit route along that part of the NSR had typically remained closed by ice from November until July.
【1】Which factor contributed most to Christophe de Margerie’s successful trip?
A．The ideal equipment.
B．The ocean current.
C．The nuclear power.
D．The climate change.
【2】What does the underlined word “encountered” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Picked up
B．Prepared for
C．Came across
D．Depended on
【3】What’s Eric Holthaus’ attitude to the gas tanker’s trip across the Arctic?
A．doubtful
B．concerned
C．critical
D．patient
【4】How long can the NSR route be used by cargo ships now?
A．2 months.
B．3 months.
C．4 months.
D．6 months.
24、Great Barrier Reef (礁)
Marine Conservation Volunteer Program — Cairns
Are you looking for meaningful travel opportunities that put the focus on the protection of easily-damaged ecosystems and threatened marine species? This project is well suited to volunteers who want to help with the reef species monitoring, sea turtle recovery and weekly beach plastic removal.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless volunteering with a friend or family member who is 18 or older. You aren’t required to have any specialized experience, as you’ll receive comprehensive training to prepare for carrying out research-based activities at sea. Please note that you need to be able to float and swim at least 50 meters. Please be sure to rate your swimming ability when you apply to volunteer in Australia. All volunteers will be tested upon arrival to the program.
Volunteer schedule
First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be accompanied to your project by our local staff. Volunteers typically work in morning and afternoon shifts (换班) that last around 3 to 5 hours each.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day is as follows:
7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation.
8:00 AM Volunteers leave home and travel to their project.
8:30 AM-1:00 PM Volunteer work and a lunch break.
1:00 PM-3:30 PM Volunteer work.
6:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer accommodation.
Please note this schedule will vary depending on the needs of your particular project. To ensure the safety of our volunteers and respect of others in the volunteer apartment, a curfew (宵禁) of 11:00 PM has been put in place from Sunday to Thursday and a 2:00 AM curfew for Friday and Saturday.
【1】What can you do in this project?
A．Do daily beach clean-ups.
B．Count the number of reefs.
C．Do research on ecosystems.
D．Help improve turtles’ population.
【2】Which of the following is the requirement of the program?
A．Previous training experience.
B．Adequate professional knowledge.
C．Basic swimming ability in the ocean.
D．Participation with a family member.
【3】What do we know about the volunteer schedule?
A．You don’t need to work all day long.
B．You have to follow the fixed schedule.
C．You take all meals at the accommodation.
D．You are guided by the local staff every day.
25、A friend of mine recently said something nice to me.
“Those sunglasses just don’t _________ you,” she told me.
What was nice wasn’t the _________into my sunglasses, but my friend’s honesty. She wasn’t being _________. She wasn’t trying to hurt me. She really wanted what was best for me, and so she _________causing offense to tell me what I needed to hear.
It is rare, this kind of honesty. And it’s getting rarer.
We live in an age when social media is changing our _________communications. We post highly considered status updates on Facebook. We “like” the pictures of people we may not like _________, and leave comments on other people’s posts that are _________ and meaningless.
We are _________how to be real with each other.
We chat with a (an) _________ who has lipstick on her teeth and we pretend not to notice. We see our friend wearing an awful outfit and reassure her it’s fine. We ignore phone calls, or pretend to be busy, __________telling someone we don’t want to see them. And when we get our feelings hurt, we __________it down, because it’s far less difficult than facing the person who hurts us.
And we also refrain (避免) from being honest about ourselves when we are with friends. Sure, we might write about our emotional problems later, once the __________ is over.
We don’t talk about these problems __________ we’re deep in them, because they’re scary and make us weak. We keep the facade (假象) up and the smiles wide and the Instagram photos nice. And then when things __________-when we end up in hospital, or unemployed-our friends are shocked, because they didn’t see it coming.
We didn’t let them see it coming.
Honesty is difficult, but without it, we can’t connect with each other.
Start small. Let someone know if they have lipstick on their teeth. Tell your friend that no, the outfit isn’t the best, maybe consider something else. Tell your friend __________ that you won’t be at her party, but you wish her all the best. Let your loved ones know when they’ve hurt you, and be prepared to hear the same from them. Be a little more real on social media, for your sake as much as for everyone else’s.
【1】
A．fit
B．suit
C．adapt
D．attract
【2】
A．certainty
B．anxiety
C．worry
D．insight
【3】
A．critical
B．practical
C．frank
D．professional
【4】
A．minded
B．risked
C．avoid
D．enjoyed
【5】
A．direct
B．interpersonal
C．private
D．public
【6】
A．at first
B．at once
C．at all
D．at last
【7】
A．incorrect
B．insincere
C．instant
D．indifferent
【8】
A．losing
B．caring
C．forgetting
D．considering
【9】
A．acquaintance
B．stranger
C．staff
D．foreigner
【10】
A．more than
B．less than
C．other than
D．rather than
【11】
A．lay
B．eat
C．swallow
D．set
【12】
A．story
B．crisis
C．case
D．task
【13】
A．and
B．so
C．while
D．or
【14】
A．fall apart
B．take apart
C．break apart
D．draw apart
【15】
A．frankly
B．regretfully
C．briefly
D．exactly
26、假定你是李华，你的美国外教邀请你去他家吃饭。请你给你的美国网友Alice写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.询问美国餐桌礼仪；
2.表示感谢。
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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