1、________ anyone come to my office, please tell them I'm not available before four o’clock.
A. Might B. Could
C. Would D. Should
2、It’s the gap year before going to university students can make friends and work on meaningful projects may help them understand college life better.
A. when; that B. which; that
C. when; which D. where; which
3、This article is quite _____ me. There are too many new words.
A.above
B.against
C.upon
D.beyond
4、---Dad, let’s go white—water rafting!
---Ok. But equip yourself first. It is not such an easy job _____it looks.
A. as B. which
C. that D. what
5、In contrast to Barbie’s fantasy figure and fashionable high heels, these dolls are ________ on girls from historical eras and come with storybooks about themselves.
A.modeled
B.synthesized
C.popularized
D.imposed
6、In the past, buildings often ______ the culture of a society, but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar.
A.delivered
B.decorated
C.related
D.reflected
7、________ is known to the world, Liu Xiang became the first Asian in history to win the men’s 110 m hurdles at the Olympic Games.
A.That
B.Which
C.As
D.It
8、—I don’t really like James. Why did you invite him?
—Don’t worry. He ________ come. He said he wasn’t certain what his plans are.
A.must not B.need not C.would not D.might not
9、How long will it take________ your father recovers from his illness?
A.since
B.after
C.before
D.when
10、——Will you go to John’s party this Friday?
——Of course not, ______.
A. if invited B. even if invited
C. until invited D. when invited
11、The police________ the murderer everywhere when he suddenly appeared in the theatre.
A.are searching
B.were searching
C.is searching
D.was searching
12、—Going to the football match on Wednesday?
—_______! Will you go with me?
A.You bet
B.You got me
C.You there
D.You know better
13、It was ten years they got married.
A.when B.that C.since D.before
14、The sofa will _________ as a bed for a night or two.
A.act B.serve C.regard D.work
15、_______about the risk of electric shocks, she is very careful while using hairdryers.
A.Being told
B.Having been told
C.Tells
D.Telling
16、I can't tell you _______ way to Wilson's because we don't have _______ Wilson.
A. the, the
B. the, a
C. the, /
D. a, the
17、New Zealand has a lot of unique native animals, ________ fish.
A.including
B.included
C.includs
D.to includ
18、We had the feeling, somehow, _____ the revolution was right around the corner.
A. which B. that C. what D. When
19、I promise I_________ all the money I owe you by the end of next month.
A.pay back
B.will have paid back
C.have paid back
D.had paid back
20、Eventually, the president had to leave office ________ public pressure in order to ease the tension of the situation.
A.in favor of B.in response to C.in return to D.in honor of
21、Saint Paul has four ice rink (溜冰场) locations. All hockey (冰球) rinks have boards and nets. See below for locations, hours, and updates.
Cold Weather Policy: Rinks will close if temperatures reach—25F.
Warm Weather Policy: In order to prevent extended closures due to damaged ice, rinks will close if melt water is visible on the surface.
Rink Hours & Locations:
Rink hours and conditions are subject to change without notice. Rinks will close periodically for maintenance. Appointed hockey rinks may be unavailable for open skating doring hockey practices or scheduled open hockey times. Please call the numbers listed below to confirm details
Rink Name | Status | Lighted Hours | Contact |
Groveland | Closed | Lights turn off at 7 pm daily | 651-695-3714 |
Langford Park | Closed | Lights turn off at 9 pm daily | 651-298-5765 |
Palace | Open | Lights turn off at 5 pm daily | 651-298-5677 |
Phalen | Open | Mon-Fri: Lights turn off at 9pm Sat & Sun: Lights turn off at 7pm | 651-793-6600 |
Our maintenance crew and dedicated volunteers work hard to keep the rinks clean, but Saint Paul snow piles up fast and freezes easily, which can quickly reduce the skateable surface area of the rink. Even if you feel you can’t commit to volunteering, you are still desired to help by clearing snow while visiting the rinks. Thank you for doing your part to make Saint Paul rinks great.
【1】What situation can cause rinks to close?
A.No water is found on the surface.
B.The temperatures are below 25F.
C.Rinks undergo maintenance checks.
D.The boards and nets are almost broken.
【2】Which rink will you go to if you are available at 8 pm on Tuesdays?
A.Phalen.
B.Palace.
C.Groveland.
D.Langford Park.
【3】What is the purpose of the last part of the text?
A.To advertise Saint Paul’s ice rinks.
B.To present Saint Paul’s snow piles.
C.To stimulate visitors to remove snow.
D.To praise rinks’ crew and volunteers.
22、Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task. If you’re studying history, asking yourself the question “why is history important” is a very good first step. History is an essential part of human civilization. You will find something here that will arouse your interest, or get you thinking about the significance of history.
History grounds us in our roots. History is an important and interesting field of study, and learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper, more meaningful glimpse (一瞥) into our ancestors’ pasts, and how we got to where we are today. Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is something that studying your roots and being open-minded to the evolution (进化) of your culture can provide.
History enriches our experience. Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago. According to the experts, problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same. With the information about the ancestors, one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life.
History makes us more empathetic (具有共情能力的). Studying history can give us insight (洞察力) into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a rather strong foundation (基础) for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance (无知). We’re scared of the things that we don’t understand. History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.
History can inspire us to learn more. What’s fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizons. It’s almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of questions about related concepts (概念). Study the 19th century England, and you might catch a glimpse of Charles Dickensˈ Oliver Twist. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels, and discover the history of romantic poets in England. It can go anywhere, and there is something in there for absolutely anybody.
The value of history cannot be ignored. We don’t have to live in the past, but we can definitely do better by learning from it and using the lessons learnt to lead more meaningful lives.
【1】The underlined part “where we are today” in Para.2 probably means _________.
A.the turning point in our history
B.the present state of our nation
C.the location of our homeland
D.the total area of our country
【2】According to the experts, why is history useful for people to handle challenges of life?
A.The problems at present are similar to those in the past.
B.Ancient people laid economic foundations for people today.
C.The current challenges of life were predicted by the ancestors.
D.People living long time ago knew more about how to solve problems.
【3】With the example in Para. 5, the writer intends to show that _________.
A.Charles Dickens contributes much to British literature
B.Oliver Twist can satisfy our curiosity for romantic poets
C.reading novels is a way to learn about a historical period
D.studying history can arouse people’s interest in other fields
【4】What could be the best title for the passage?
A.How to Build Cultural Identity
B.Why Studying History Matters
C.Know the Past, Know the Present
D.History: a Way to Broaden Horizons
23、Say the phrase “female environmental pioneers,” and among the names you will hear are Rachel Carson, who wrote pesticides; chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall; and 17-year-old climate-change activist Greta Thunberg. To mark Women’s History Month, Kidspost is sharing the story of an environmental pioneer who is not that famous but equally remarkable.
At age 3, Sylvia Earle found her lifelong passion while playing on a beach. A wave suddenly came up and knocked her over.
“My mother ... saw the big smile on my face and let me run back in,” Earle told a TV interviewer years later. “And I’ve been running back in ever since.”
Earle is now 84 years old and has spent a lifetime exploring the world’s oceans and working to protect them from pollution, overfishing and other threats.
She is a pioneer in using scuba gear. Scuba gear lets divers take breath underwater. She holds the world record for the deepest untethered walk on the ocean floor at 1,250 feet. This means she was not tied to anything when she was walking underwater. During this exploration, she planted a U.S. flag.
In 1998, Time magazine gave Earle its first Heroes for the Planet award. She was the first female chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is the U.S. ocean and atmosphere group. She was also elected to the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Earle has spent her life teaching people about the ocean. She notes how much it affects the weather, and what we eat and drink. She has something to say to those who don’t understand why the ocean matters. “They should know that with every breath they take, every drop of water they drink, the ocean is touching them,” Earle says. “You should treat the ocean as if your life depends on it— because it does.”
【1】What does Earle’s lifelong passion refer to?
A.Teaching people how to dive.
B.Writing articles for magazines.
C.Exploring and protecting oceans.
D.Providing equipment for divers.
【2】What do we know about Earle from the text?
A.Earle is a world record holder.
B.Earle’s mother is in support of her work.
C.Earle is a remarkable British ocean explorer.
D.Earle is the only female chief scientist at NOAA.
【3】Which of the following words can best describe Earle?
A.brave and conservative.
B.devoted and courageous.
C.determined and rigid.
D.ambitious and modest.
【4】Which of the following statement will Earle agree with according to the text?
A.People should stop overfishing and eating seafood.
B.The ocean plays a significant role in human’s life.
C.The weather has a far-reaching effect on the ocean.
D.The exploration of the ocean can be done without limit.
24、In my view, it is perfectly possible for many species of animals living in zoos or wildlife parks to have a quality of life as high as, or higher than in the wild. 【1】
Firstly, zoos contribute to protection. 【2】 . A species protected in the zoo can reproduce (繁殖) in case of disappearing in the wild. Without these efforts, there would be fewer species alive today. The very fact that endangered species have been saved or reintroduced as a result of living in zoos proves the value of zoos.
Zoos also provide education. While it is true that television programes are becoming more detailed and impressive, they are really nothing compared to a living creature in the flesh. 【3】 . Zoos will hopefully give people a greater appreciation of wildlife, conservation efforts and how they can contribute.
【4】 . If we are to save wild species, we need to know about how key species live, act and react. Being able to do research on animals in zoos where there is less risk can make a real difference to conservation efforts and can provide a knowledge base for helping with protecting wildlife.
In conclusion, zoos are vital not just in terms of protecting animals, 【5】 , as well as educating and informing the general population about these animals.
A.Zoos also offer a knowledge base
B.Zoos also play a key role in research
C.The following is several key purposes zoos serve
D.The number of species is decreasing across the world
E.but as a means of learning about them to aid those still in the wild
F.and working directly to educate conservation workers in other countries
G.However, many children and adults, especially those in cities, will never see a wild animal
25、One day, I ran into a stranger as he passed by.
“Oh, excuse me please,” he said.
“Please excuse me, too. I wasn’t even watching for you.” was my ________.
We said goodbye and ________.
I could be very ________ to a stranger, but at home it was a ________ story when I treated my loved daughter.
Later that day, while I was ________ the evening meal in the kitchen, she ________ behind me very still. When I turned, I nearly ________ her down.
“Move out of the way!” I said with a frown (皱眉).
My daughter walked away, with her little ________ broken. I didn’t realize how ________ I’d spoken.
While I lay ________ in bed, God’s voice came to me and said, “While ________ a stranger, you behave politely, but when it comes to the children you ________, you seem to be rude. Go and look at the kitchen floor, and you will find some ________ there by the door, which your daughter picked for you. Your daughter stood quietly not to spoil (损坏) the ________, and you never saw the tears in her eyes.”
By this time, I felt very sad, and now my tears began to ________.
I quietly went to her room and ________ her bed. “Wake up, little girl, wake up.” I said gently. “Are these the flowers you ________ for me?”
My daughter smiled, “I found them, out by the tree. I picked them ________ they are pretty like you. I knew you would like them, especially the blue.”
I said, “Honey, I am sorry for the way I ________ today. I should not have ________ at you that way.” My daughter said nothing but hugged me tightly.
【1】
A.reply
B.hope
C.message
D.line
【2】
A.nodded
B.suffered
C.rose
D.left
【3】
A.close
B.polite
C.open
D.true
【4】
A.different
B.same
C.similar
D.usual
【5】
A.selling
B.having
C.cooking
D.ordering
【6】
A.held
B.lay
C.stood
D.sat
【7】
A.turned
B.calmed
C.tracked
D.knocked
【8】
A.heart
B.dream
C.head
D.hand
【9】
A.easily
B.apparently
C.firmly
D.rudely
【10】
A.alive
B.awake
C.content
D.well
【11】
A.quarrelling with
B.looking for
C.dealing with
D.attending to
【12】
A.miss
B.love
C.lose
D.dislike
【13】
A.flowers
B.pictures
C.leaves
D.vegetables
【14】
A.wish
B.joy
C.surprise
D.kindness
【15】
A.dry
B.disappear
C.escape
D.fall
【16】
A.threw
B.destroyed
C.approached
D.made
【17】
A.designed
B.brought
C.borrowed
D.planted
【18】
A.though
B.because
C.if
D.unless
【19】
A.walked
B.apologized
C.felt
D.acted
【20】
A.shouted
B.aimed
C.pointed
D.laughed
26、假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Mark希望向你了解国画的有关知识,已约定见面时间,现你因故需要推迟。请给Mark写一封邮件,说明情况。要点包括:
1. 表示歉意;
2. 说明原因;
3. 重约见面讨论的时间。
提示词:国画 traditional Chinese paintings
要求:1. 词数80左右
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
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