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1、—I went to see you at about ten this morning, but you were not in the office.
—Oh, that was probably _______ I was talking with the headmaster.
A.when B.why C.what D.that
2、He still remembers_____ to Shanghai when he was very young.
A.taking B.being taken C.taken D.having taken
3、The road_______next week leads to Highway 62．
A. building B. to build
C. to be built D. built
4、She fell asleep while she ________ newspapers.
A. was about to read B. was reading C. had read D. was to read
5、Is this the reason ________ he refused our offer?
A．where
B．which
C．when
D．why
6、Chinese scientists did a lot in improving people’s health and it gained nationwide recognition and their work ______ praising.
A. dominates B. apologizes
C. deserves D. distributes
7、I ______ pay Tracy a visit, but I am not sure whether I will have time this Sunday.
A．should
B．might
C．would
D．could
8、She will talk on the issues she cares passionately _________ education and nursery care.
A．to include
B．including
C．included
D．about including
9、Mrs. Li explains English grammar so ________ that even I can understand it.
A. clear B. clearly C. more clearly D. good
10、Two _______teachers and four ______students were praised at the meeting yesterday.
A.women; girl B.woman; girl
C.woman; girls D.women; girls
11、He walked up and down in the room,________in thought.
A．lose
B．losing
C．lost
D．to lose
12、We were heatedly arguing about the financial matter _______the telephone rang unexpectedly.
A.while B.as C.as soon as D.when
13、Any car which isn’t parked in the proper place, according to the traffic rules, will be _____ and the owner will be punished.
A. replaced B. removed
C. powered D. purchased
14、As we know, two thirds of the earth _________ covered with water..
A.are B.was C.is D.were
15、It is the educational system, rather than the teachers, _______ is to blame for the students’ heavy burden nowadays.
A. who B. this C. that D. whom
16、—What do you think of the information from books?
— It is easier to forget than ________ from life itself.
A．the one
B．it
C．that
D．those
17、You had better ______some time every day for sports so that you can keep yourself energetic.
A．set aside
B．take up
C．put away
D．give out
18、The boy made a hole in the wall, ________ he could see________ was going on inside the house.
A．from which; that
B．in which; what
C．through which; what
D．what; which
19、After he retired from office, Rogers ______ painting for a while, but soon lost interest.
A. took up B. saved up C. kept up D. drew up
20、Could you imagine a future changed by technology ________ our lessons are taught by robots rather than human teachers?
A. at which B. that C. which D. in which
21、Microscopic particles (微观粒子) from outer space are also called space dust. They’re in the dirt on the ground and on your roof. They may discomfort your nose. They have settled all over our planet.
Despite their widespread presence, finding space dust isn’t easy. One place that the particles show up more easily is Antarctica. Around a decade ago, Matthew Genge at Imperial College London spent seven weeks searching for and collecting dust there.
The disadvantage of collecting dust from Antarctica is the high cost and complications of travelling there. That’s why Penny Wozniakiewicz of the University of Kent in the UK has focused on her research closer to home. The key is to collect material from a fairly undisturbed spot. She seeks the rooftops of old buildings in the UK as the source of her samples.
She focuses on these roofs because they are old and more untouched than modern buildings. What’s more, historic buildings usually have well-kept records that indicate when conservation and cleaning have been done. That makes it easier to determine how long space dust has been collected and gives researchers insight into what other particles might be present in the dust they collect. This allows them to more efficiently remove the Earth stuff, and focus on the space stuff.
“The idea is to actually take something you can barely see on your finger, and then make it much bigger so you can hold it in your hand,” says Wozniakiewicz. Each year, approximately 100 billion particles of space dust land on Earth, carrying secrets from outer space and offering glimpses into the formation of planetary systems. These particles not only contain water but also organic molecules (有机分子); they potentially serve as the building blocks for life on Earth. Space dust could, therefore, tell scientists about the complex relationship between these celestial bodies (天体) and Earth. It acts as a bridge, connecting us to the wider space.
【1】What do we know about space dust?
A．There is much space dust in the UK.
B．It shows up more easily in Antarctica.
C．Space dust is easy to collect everywhere.
D．Space dust contains only organic molecules.
【2】Why does Wozniakiewicz choose to do the research near her home?
A．She doesn’t want to be too far away from home.
B．She wants to collect dust from modern buildings.
C．Travelling to Antarctica is expensive and complicated.
D．A fairly undisturbed spot couldn’t be found in Antarctica.
【3】What’s the purpose of “records” for the study in paragraph 4?
A．To uncover the secret of outer space.
B．To make collecting Earth stuff easier.
C．To help researchers find out space stuff.
D．To show how often buildings were cleaned.
【4】What’s the best title of the text?
A．How space dust comes into being
B．An extraordinary exploration to outer space
C．The relationship between space and humans
D．Space dust bridges outer space and humans
22、An Arizona aquarium is celebrating the hatching of three endangered African penguin chicks, saying the tiny additions are genetically (从基因方面) valuable as zoos and aquariums around the world work to ensure the species’ survival through breeding (培育) programs and conservation efforts.
Officials at OdySea Aquarium made the announcement Friday, posting video of the cute birds on social media. They hatched a few weeks ago and will remain behind the scenes with their parents until they’re ready for a public appearance.
African penguins have suffered a massive population decline over the decades and are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. So any successful hatching is cause for celebration, said Jess Peranteau, director of animal care and education at the aquarium.
“As the population of the African penguin continues to rapidly decline - down 23% in the past two years alone -OdySea Aquarium remains committed to the survival of the species in partnership with other Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” Peranteau said in a statement. The breeding program established by the association aims to build up a gene bank for the species.
Officials say two of the three new chicks in Scottsdale were born to parents Mojo and Lemieux-a power couple of sorts that was selected for pairing as part of the breeding program. The third chick was born to first-time parents Bubbles and Weasley.
Aquarium workers will regularly conduct “chick checks”, brief exams to monitor their growth and development and ensure they are hitting all necessary milestones. The three chicks have yet to be named, and their sex hasn’t yet been determined. For now they’re known by their numbers, 42, 43 and 44. In all, OdySea Aquarium now has 40 African penguins and has recorded 13 successful hatchings.
【1】How did OdySea Aquarium celebrate the birth of the chicks?
A．By advertising its breeding program.
B．By uploading a video of them online.
C．By holding a contest to name them.
D．By offering a free visit to the zoo.
【2】What is special about OdySea Aquarium?
A．It works on its own to protect penguins.
B．It aims to create new habitats for penguins.
C．It has hatched 40 African penguins so far.
D．It focuses on the survival of the penguins.
【3】What can we learn about the three penguin chicks?
A．They were born to the same parents.
B．They were raised by a power couple.
C．Their gender has been identified.
D．Their growth is monitored closely.
【4】Which is the text mainly about?
A．Endangered penguin chicks hatch at OdySea Aquarium.
B．Penguin chicks make their first appearance in public.
C．African penguins suffer a sharp decline in populations.
D．Newly-born penguins are taken good care of in zoos.
23、A Dutch collector who says he bought the Zhang Gong Patriarch—an ancient Buddha statue(佛像)containing the mummified(木乃伊化的)remains of a famous monk—has been ordered to return the stolen relic to its original owners, two villages in Fujian province. The Fujian Provincial High People’s Court announced the order on Wednesday, upholding the original ruling(裁决)made by a lower court about two years ago.
In a ruling in late 2020, the Sanming Intermediate People’s Court demanded that Oscar van Overeem, the Dutch architect and collector who bought the statue, return it to Yangchun and Dongpu villages. For local villagers, the statue is a significant cultural relic that had been at the Puzhao Temple in Sanming, Fujian province, where they could honor and worship it before it was stolen in December 1995, according to the high court. The lawyer for Van Overeem did not comment or give a statement over the ruling.
After further investigation and trial, the high court said on Wednesday that although Van Overeem has said he bought the statue in Amsterdam in 1996, he could not provide a receipt. In March 2015, he allowed the statue to be exhibited at the Hungarian Natural HIistory Museum in Budapest, the high court said.
The high court upheld the lower court’s ruling that the statue was stolen and is an illegally exported cultural relic. The high court added the statue reflects the traditional customs of southern Fujian and has a special meaning for the villagers, and, therefore, should be returned. Lawyers from both sides were present when the ruling was announced on Tuesday. A number of legislators(立法者), political advisers and journalists were also on hand for the ruling.
Lin Kaian, a villager from Yangchun who was present at the court when the ruling was announced on Tuesday, said,“I’m glad to hear the high court ruled in favor of us demanding the return of the statue. We respect the ruling, and we hope the statue will be back with us as soon as possible.”
【1】What does the underlined word“upholding”in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Doubting.
B．Supporting.
C．Reviewing.
D．Changing.
【2】How did he get the Buddha statue according to Oscar van Overeem himself?
A．He paid for it in Amsterdam.
B．He asked someone else to steal it.
C．He got it from a villager in Sanming.
D．He took it from the Puzhao Temple.
【3】What do we know about the statue according to the text?
A．The statue is a significant cultural relic that had been at the villager’s house.
B．The lawyer for Van Overeem expressed his disagreement with the ruling in 2020.
C．In March 2015, Van Overeem allowed the statue to be exhibited in Amsterdam.
D．The lower court announced it is an illegally exported cultural relic.
【4】Which can serve as the best title for the news report?
A．Buddha statue reflects traditional customs of southern Fujian
B．Villagers look for Buddha statue ever since its disappearance
C．Dutch collector warned to provide receipt for Buddha statue
D．Dutch collector ordered to return Buddha statue
24、 In many respects one could call John Beltzer the world's most successful songwriter. Every song that he writes is guaranteed to be a real hit not on the popularity charts, but in a child’s heart. The reason for this is that every song that Beltzer writes is for a seriously ill child. The songs never fail to make the children smile and to raise their spirits. They also play them over and over. This means more by far to Beltzer than being ranked high on the popularity charts.
Thirty-eight year old Beltzer is the founder and president of Songs of Love, a nonprofit group. This group combines the volunteer efforts of musicians, songwriters, singers, and studio technicians to create unique, happy songs that reflect a child's personality.
Beltzer believes that music is very healing. When an adult listens to a favorite song, it makes him feel good: thus when a little child listens to a song written just for him, the result is very uplifting. Since its founding in 1996, Songs of Love has been responsible for the composition, taping and sending more than 780 songs to children in life-threatening conditions, all for free.
Unmarried with no children of his own, Beltzer had never thought much about writing songs for children. He says that one day while he was walking down the street the idea came to him and he instantly felt that he could make a success of it. He went home and called St Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He told them he wanted to write songs for seriously ill children, and wrote six songs in four days. Upon receiving the songs, the hospital called him with high praise. Soon after that the mother of a little girl with cancer called him to thank him and then the little girl herself did so. At that point he knew that this was his “calling”.
As is true with most charitable ventures, Songs of Love is almost always in need of money. To help in this respect, Beltzer has moved back home to live with his retired parents, who also help support his work. His long-term goal is to offer Songs of Love to patients of all ages, including nursing home residents and the mentally ill. Among other efforts to raise money, Beltzer sells CDs and tapes, expecting much bigger sales. Meanwhile, Beltzer himself continues to be the most productive writer in Songs of Love, making sure that all requests for songs written for critically ill children will be met.
【1】Why is John Beltzer, to some extent, called the world's most successful songwriter?
A．Every song he composes tends to be a hit.
B．All songs are played over and over again.
C．His songs are intended specially for those unlucky children.
D．He as well as his songs always enjoys a grand popularity.
【2】Which word can replace the underlined word “uplifting” in paragraph 3?
A．Satisfactory.
B．Adequate.
C．Inspirational.
D．Appropriate.
【3】What can we infer from the whole passage?
A．Beltzer had had the idea of writing songs for seriously ill children long before actually doing so.
B．The hospital in Tennessee didn't respond to Beltzer's request immediately and positively.
C．Song writing is the only source of income for Songs of Love.
D．Running charitable activities makes Beltzer's finance really tight.
【4】Which of the following words can best describe John Beltzer?
A．Social and intelligent.
B．Compassionate and considerate.
C．Conventional and patient.
D．Confident and ambitious.
25、High school graduations are one of the most important moments in a teenager’s life. However, heading into the ________ on June 6th, David was stopped at the door by a gatekeeper. So you can imagine how ________ David was. Although his sneakers were not extremely unacceptable, David learned they were in ________ of the school’s dress code and he was ________ entry.
David was about to _______ his chance to walk across the stage with his classmate when he caught sight of a friendly face. Butler, a famous local educator, came to the graduation as a parent. Learning David’s unpleasant situation, he ________ the young man back to the entry to see if he could ________ the gatekeeper’s mind.
“I was hoping that she would let it go, but she ________ not letting this young man in, and I didn’t have time to _________ with her, ” Butler said. “I wasn’t going to let him miss the most important moment in his life for anything. ”Without missing a beat, Butler simply changed his _________ with David. Just as the doors closed, David made it inside the hall. Eventually he _________ David from ruining his graduation day.
Although firstly confused by the last-minute substitution, Butler’s family were thrilled that his quick thinking turned a very _______ situation into a joyful celebration. “I wasn’t _______ because Mr. Butler is always helpful,” a grateful parent of David’s said.
It’s said that a truly _______ man will give the shirt off his back to someone in need. Now it seems, the saying also _______ to the shoes off his feet.
【1】
A．festival
B．conference
C．ceremony
D．exhibition
【2】
A．eager
B．upset
C．thrilled
D．frightened
【3】
A．violation
B．favor
C．honor
D．place
【4】
A．envied
B．guaranteed
C．allowed
D．refused
【5】
A．destroy
B．miss
C．seize
D．abandon
【6】
A．accompanied
B．invited
C．pushed
D．directed
【7】
A．read
B．draw
C．relax
D．change
【8】
A．agreed on
B．complained about
C．insisted on
D．argued about
【9】
A．reason
B．talk
C．quarrel
D．bargain
【10】
A．shirt
B．gifts
C．role
D．shoes
【11】
A．saved
B．prevented
C．benefited
D．excused
【12】
A．sensitive
B．urgent
C．ridiculous
D．ugly
【13】
A．surprised
B．excited
C．disappointed
D．annoyed
【14】
A．inspired
B．optimistic
C．generous
D．wealthy
【15】
A．contributes
B．refers
C．turns
D．applies
26、假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike发来邮件，说因为新冠肺炎(COVID-19) 居家自我隔离(self-isolation)，情绪低落。为此，他向你寻求建议。请用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 你的看法和建议；
3. 表达信心。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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