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1、You never really understand a person _______ you consider things from his point of view.
A. if B. once C. as D. until
2、________ anyone come to my office, please tell them I'm not available before four o’clock.
A. Might B. Could
C. Would D. Should
3、She was like a ________ little china doll, special and easily broken.
A.delicate B.dynamic C.cautious D.vague
4、 She is ____ honest girl, and she never tells lies.
A. a B. an
C. / D. the
5、When he applied for a ________ in the office, he was told to see the manager.
A．location
B．profession
C．career
D．position
6、They are trying to ________ the project to meet the deadline.
A. step up B. set up
C. look up D. pick up
7、We were shocked to hear the news that ________ two Chinese engineers were shot to death in Pakistan. Worse still, ________ one died in hospital afterwards.
A. /; a third B. the; the third
C. the; a third D. /; the third
8、Don’t contact me at this time tomorrow, for I ______ a meeting.
A．am having
B．was having
C．will be having
D．have had
9、— How did you enjoy the game?
— I was impressed by the energy and______ shown by the players.
A. qualification B. commitment C. investment D. privilege
10、"Never________ anything like it!"said Mr Limbkins.
A．had I heard
B．I had heard
C．have I heard
D．I have heard
11、_______ to nuclear radiation, even for a short while, may do great harm to one’s health.
A.Exposed B.Being exposed C.Exposing D.Having exposed
12、The local clubs are making every ______ to interest more young people.
A.effect B.effort C.contribution D.exchange
13、Inside the house there is an old sofa _______ the cat usually takes its nap.
A. which B. where
C. that D. when
14、 --- We thought he would have got the job. --- What a pity! He ______too nervous when interviewed.
A. was B. had been
C. has been D. would have been
15、--Your phone number again？I _____quite catch it．
-- It’s 9568422．
A．didn’t B．couldn’t
C．don’t D．can’t
16、I hope all the measures against air pollution, ________ suggested by the local government, will be seriously considered here.
A．as
B．which
C．that
D．while
17、—Are you going to borrow a dictionary or a magazine?
— _________.
A．Yes, a dictionary
B．No, a magazine
C．A dictionary
D．Yes, both
18、Is this the hospital you visited yesterday?
A. who B. that
C. where D. the one
19、________computer games is unhealthy and wastes you lots of time.
A．Be addicted to
B．Being addicted to
C．Be used to
D．Being used to
20、Advertisements always ________ the advantages and functions of the products.
A．exaggerate
B．dominate
C．designate
D．transplant
21、Homeschooling is a popular alternative to sending your children to a public or private school. It seems to be especially popular with stayathome parents who would rather teach their children themselves in the privacy of their own homes. In order to homeschool your children, you will need to know the basics of how to do this, and, like everything, there are steps you will need to follow.
Homeschooling is legal in all fifty states. The first step is to check with your state's Board of Education to find out what the legal requirements are and what you will need to do in order to comply with them.
Next, you will need to determine whether or not you want your children to follow a structured curriculum. Most parents use this system to ensure that their children will study every subject that a child who goes to a private or public school would.
Homeschooling can not only provide your children with the essential learning of the basic subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic (算数), but it can also help your children to master muchneeded life skills. These skills can range from learning how to do the cleaning to balancing his or her own checkbook. They are skills that your child will need to know so that he or she can take care of themselves later on in life.
One last point about homeschooling: The question of interaction and socialization is most always brought up in the question on whether or not a child should be homeschooled. Publicschooling is automatically thought to be a good place for a child to learn how to get along with his or her peers. While some social skills probably can be learned in this type of environment, peer pressure is always a constant concern for parents. Fortunately, parents who homeschool can teach their children moral values as well as the right way to get along with other people.
【1】Homeschooling is very popular in America mainly because ________.
A. there are not enough public schools to meet with the children's education
B. the development of the Internet and other techniques makes it possible
C. there are some stayathome parents who have time and the ability to teach their children
D. the government encourages parents to teach their children at home
【2】From the last paragraph we can know that ________.
A. whether homeschooling is successful or not depends on the children
B. more moral values can be learned from the public or private schools than at home
C. public schools are good places for children to communicate with each other
D. some parents want to homeschool children because of the peer pressure
【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE in the writer's opinion?
A. Parents who want to homeschool children must know the law of the country very well.
B. Parents who want to homeschool children should go to the public school to study first.
C. Most children should often help their parents to do the cleaning at home.
D. Homeschooling is helpful for children to learn some basic life skills.
22、Have you seen a historical film recently? Do you think it was accurate? Some say that there is no such thing as a historical film. In many cases, Hollywood film-makers simply change the facts. Just look at these supposedly “historical” films.
1. The Patriot
The film was released in 2000 and was directed by Ronald Emmerish and starred Mel Gibson. It is set near Charleston, South Carolina, during the American Revolutionary War(1775—1783) and follows the story of Benjamin Martin and his fight for American freedom against the British. The film was criticized for inventing and exaggerating British cruelty. The most criticized scene was one showing the burning of a church containing people of the town, of which there is no historical record. Another historical inaccuracy was the description of American-owned slaves being freed to serve with the American forces. In reality, many slaves ran away from their American owners and fought with the British against the Americans.
2. Brave Heart
The film(1995) starred Mel Gibson was directed by Toby Reisz. It is based on the life of Scottish national hero William Wallace and his fight against English rule in Scotland during the 13th century. The film includes an affair between William Wallace and Princess Isabella (based on Isabella of France). The film implies she is a mother-to-be when William Wallace will be killed. However, historically, the real Isabella was a child of nine still living in France at this time, never having met Wallace. The film also caused controversy because of its anti-English nature. Apparently, when the film was shown in Glasgow, there was a loud noise made by happy American audience.
3. U-571
This 2000 film was directed by Jonathan Mostow and starred Mathew MacConaughey, Havey Keitel and Jon Bon Jovi. It took place during the Second World War(1939—1945). In the film, a German submarine(warship underwater) is boarded in 1942 by American soldiers who made themselves up as Germans. They took away the German submarine’s code-language machine, which, in the film, helps the Americans get many secret messages from Germany. However, the film was heavily criticized because it was actually the British who got the machine in May 1941 when they boarded U-110. The movie was also criticized for showing a scene where the U-boat sailors killed American sailors in the water after their ship sunk, which is, in 99% cases, impossible to happen.
4. The 300 Spartans
The latest controversy surrounds the film The 300 Spartans. The film (directed by Zack Synder) tells the story of the battle between the Greeks and Persians in 480 BC. It is regarded as a key event in the birth of western democracy(民主) by some historians. In the film, 300 Spartans under the king fight against the enemies, 120,000 Persians led by Emperor Xerxes. The tiny Spartan forces repeatedly gain advantage over the invaders. These actions delays the Persians’ attack and gives the Greek armies enough time to prepare for the defense of Athens. But the Iranians (modern-day Persians) aren’t happy with the film. They say the film describes them as savage, killing-loving, and war-loving.
【1】This article mainly _____.
A. praises four “historical” films
B. shares with us four great movies
C. tells the readers about the inaccuracy of four “historical” films
D. expresses the writer’s positive attitude towards the “historical” films
【2】As far as time is concerned, the war in _____ broke out earliest.
A. The 300 Spartans B. U-571
C. The Patriot D. Brave Heart
【3】Mel Gibson, a great American actor, starred in _____.
A. The Brave Heart and U-571
B. The Patriot and Brave Heart
C. The 300 Spartans and Brave Heart
D. The Patriot and The 300 Spartans
【4】The passage probably comes from a(n)_____.
A. film poster B. fashion magazine
C. film review D. tour guide
23、 Google is getting further into the business of saving lives. Today, it announced that users of its Android phones in New Zealand and Greece will receive warnings of earthquakes about to strike their locations. And those earthquakes will be detected(探测） not by the usual seismometers(地震仪），but by the phones themselves.
Earthquakes are a well-known threat in both countries, but neither has an operational warning system. That created an opportunity to make a difference, says Marc, the project's lead engineer.
Traditional warning systems use seismometers to detect an earthquake's size, then send a warning, by smartphone or loudspeakers, to residents. These systems are powerful but they are expensive to develop. An earthquake warning system that can do without this expense and depend on smartphones has great potential (潜力）globally, says Meier, who studies earthquake warning systems. “If you can do it with just the phones, that's a shortcut.”
Android phones have been publicly detecting earthquakes since last year. It can remove false（假的）alarms like the shaking caused by the sound of thunderstorms. So far, Android phones have detected more than 1000 quakes worldwide. And the alerts have performed well in terms of speed when compared with Shake Alert and Japan's warning system, Allen says. The phones also detected a quake that originated just north of Samos, a Greek island close to Turkey, in late October 2020. “We could really show that, if we had alerting in place, we would have provided alerts in Greece,” Allen says.
【1】The underlined word “shortcut” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “________。”
A．a way that is shorter than the usual one
B．a path that is direct towards the destination
C．a quicker way than usual to achieve something
D．a means of ordering a computer to perform a function
【2】What's the disadvantage of traditional warning systems?
A．They are costly.
B．They are 'powerless.
C．They have little potential.
D．They feel the quake slowly.
【3】What's Allen's attitude to detecting quakes by the phones?
A．Negative.
B．Positive.
C．Doubtful.
D．Uncaring.
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．The Project Provides Alerts In Greece
B．Phone Warning Systems Are Powerful
C．Earthquakes Are A Well-known Threat
D．Google Uses Phones To Detect Earthquakes
24、 If you’re among the millions of people spending more time at home in these special times, you may find you’re reading more — and there are lots of new books arriving to keep you entertained.
The Fascinators
By Andrew Eliopoulos
A must-read for persons who like magic, “The Fascinators” is an attractive tale of young love and friendship. In a town where magic is opposed, a group of friends brought together by an amateur magic club guide their love lives, relationships and social mix-ups.
The Paris Hours
By Alex George
“The Paris Hours” takes place over the course of a single day in 1927 in the City of Light, but is told through the stories of four characters. The story explores the effects and events of World War I and the magnificence of Paris through four characters’ angles, and the climax brings their paths together in an exciting read that you won’t be able to put down.
The Queen’s Secret
By Karen Harper .
A fictional account set in 1939 about the mother of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ, once described by Hitler as “the most dangerous woman in the world.” She decides to make the reign of her husband, King George VI, successful, through a story that’s full of royal secrets. This book is a must-read for history lovers and fans of “The Crown.”
The Tourist Attraction
By Sarah Morgenthaler
This is a romantic story that takes place in — you guessed it — Moose Springs, Alaska. The owner of a small-town diner frequented by tourists, named The Tourist Trap, crosses paths with an out-of-towner love interest through an act of kindness.
【1】Who might be more interested in the book written by Andrew Eliopoulos?
A.History lovers. B.Magic lovers.
C.Travel lovers. D.War lovers.
【2】Which of the following tells about stories happening in the First World War?
A.The Tourist Attraction. B.The Fascinators.
C.The Queen’s Secret. D.The Paris Hours.
【3】What kind of book is The Tourist Attraction?
A.A love story. B.A folk tale.
C.A detective story. D.A historical story.
25、Research confirms that performing acts of kindness and sharing thankful thoughts have many positive effects on mood and health. They are among the top five predictors of happiness. When you feel thankful for something, that's gratitude. You never get it out of ________; you are clear who or what is responsible, whether that's a loved one, a stranger, or a higher power. Gratitude is how you ________ to others when you see yourself in connection with things larger than yourself. However, this understanding of our reliance on others is becoming more ________ today. With commercial and social media, everything makes the younger generation feel that they are the ________ of the universe. If it's all about them, why thank others?
If true, there would be a disturbing ________ trend. Canadian researchers found that people who wrote thank-you letters or performed good deeds for a six-week period decreased their pain, upped their energy, and improved their mental health. And you can ________ these benefits at any age. Old people who choose to be thankful are less likely to worry about their ________ health.
Gratitude tends to be easily spread, as well. Those who are helped are more likely to pay kindness ________. One study found that when someone is thanked, it more than doubles his or her chances of being helpful again, likely because he or she enjoys feeling socially ________.
If you aren't particularly grateful now, you can learn to be. People who keep a journal of three positive things that happen to them each day ________ health-inducing thankfulness. At first, it may be difficult to recognize the good things that occur. But ________, your brain gets trained into a more appreciative mode. And in the end, the journal becomes a book of joyful ________. Gratitude training certainly comes to your aid during the dark times because a greater ________ for life is the part you focus on.
Sharing your gratefulness directly with the person you feel grateful to, the benefits of happiness ________. You don't need a scientific study to know that showing and accepting gratitude can ensure you an ________ life, a much better life than you thought.
【1】
A．something
B．anything
C．everything
D．nothing
【2】
A．refer
B．submit
C．subscribe
D．relate
【3】
A．strange
B．difficult
C．stubborn
D．ridiculous
【4】
A．master
B．center
C．survivor
D．creator
【5】
A．healthy
B．mental
C．cultural
D．industrial
【6】
A．continue
B．approach
C．sustain
D．reap
【7】
A．original
B．improving
C．failing
D．falling
【8】
A．forward
B．downward
C．backward
D．upward
【9】
A．valued
B．influenced
C．attracted
D．noticed
【10】
A．cultivate
B．emphasize
C．benefit
D．transmit
【11】
A．roughly
B．decidedly
C．gradually
D．accidentally
【12】
A．essays
B．thoughts
C．files
D．memories
【13】
A．admiration
B．allocation
C．appreciation
D．affection
【14】
A．disappear
B．accumulate
C．emerge
D．weaken
【15】
A．enriched
B．engaged
C．enlarged
D．enabled
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