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1、Lydia really regrets____ out of high school. She has really had to struggle to make a living because of that decision.
A.drop B.to drop C.dropping D.dropped
2、A farmer claimed _______ a rare South China tiger in the wild with a digital camera last year, but it turned out to be a dishonest trick.
A.to photograph B.photographing
C.to have photographed D.having photographed
3、It has been proved______eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious illnesses in later life.
A．if
B．because
C．when
D．that
4、We’re too busy to take a long holiday this year, ________ the fact that we can’t afford it.
A．not to mention
B．superior to
C．conflict with
D．attend to
5、(2013·新课标全国卷Ⅰ)The driver wanted to park his car near the roadside but was asked by the police ________．
A．not to do
B．not to
C．not do
D．do not
6、The deteriorating living conditions on the Carteret Islands finally resulted in ________ we called the relocation of all the islanders, from ________ arose the problem of losing their traditions and celebrations.
A．which; what
B．which; which
C．what; that
D．what; which
7、Mary was pleased to see that the seeds she ______ in the garden were growing.
A. was planting B. has planted C. would plant D. had planted
8、Last Friday, I helped my father ____ chemicals on apple trees to kill insects.
A. attach B. apply
C. spray D. spread
9、_____, the train started.
A．The signal given
B．Giving the signal
C．The signal being given
D．The signal giving
10、The opening province which thirteen counties and three coastal cities will quicken its paces of economic development.
A. consists of B. makes up of
C. is included D. is contained
11、While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, _______ might add to the meaning I attach to them.
A．which
B．that
C．whose
D．where
12、Sam remembered several occasions in the past _____ he had experienced a similar feeling.
A. when B. which C. why D. that
13、My parents ________ me the money. Otherwise, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A.would lend B.had lent C.were lending D.lent
14、—Have you got any job offers?
—No. I ________. Hopefully, I will get one by the end of this month.
A. waited
B. had been waiting
C. have waited
D. am waiting
15、From time to time, our biology teacher tells us the only way he thinks of __________ experiments well is to practice.
A.do B.to do C.doing D.did
16、Talent Show winner and singer Essay Wang (王啸坤) recently began a concert tour of the country by bus, in an _________ to cut carbon emissions.
A.attempt B.barrier C.challenge D.demand
17、Each of us is likely to develop a personal _______ for certain types of entertainment.
A. preference B. interest
C. habit D. feature
18、Every means ________, but there are still many problems ________.
A．has been tried; remaining to be settled
B．has been tried; remained to be settled
C．having been tried; remaining to be settled
D．having been tried; remained to be settle
19、______ chemistry is a branch of chemistry．
A．Applying B．Apply C．Applied D．To apply
20、— I get at least an hour of physical exercise almost every day.
—Oh great! ________.
A．Good luck
B．Cheer up
C．Same to you
D．Keep it up
21、Are you searching for the latest device (装置) as a gift? Here, we offer a guide that will help you take a closer look at four of tech’s hottest categories (种类).
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR), the most exciting tech development of recent times, has arrived. The Sony VR doesn’t require expensive phone and there are some devices you can buy to enhance the experience. But if you’ve already got a PS4, you can enter the world of VR for just $400 (2780 yuan).
Wireless headphones
Combining ease of use with the ability to move around without limit, wireless headphones just make sense. The Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless headphones are worth a test drive. The headphones feature active noise cancellation. They can be easily purchased for less than $400 online.
Digital cameras
While your phone has more functions, there’s no substitute for a real camera. As small as your smart phone, the smooth design of the Fujifilm X70, $699 (4850 yuan), makes it the perfect companion. In China, Xiaomi’s mirrorless Yi Mi offers a more affordable option, available for $317 (2199 yuan).
Smart watches
Watches, thanks to the mobile phone, were becoming unnecessary. Now the pursuit for fitness has helped the watch industry push forward. FitBit has been a leader in the sporty wearable field, and its new swim-proof Fitbit Flex 2 ($130) represents the best in the way of today’s fitness bands.
【1】With a budget of $300, which of the following can you buy?
A．Fitbit Flex 2.
B．Fujifilm X70.
C．Xiaomi Yi M1.
D．A Sony VR without a PS4.
【2】What may be the possible reason for you to choose Xiaomi instead of Fujifilm?
A．Its design.
B．Its function.
C．Its price.
D．Its quality.
【3】Where can you find the passage most probably?
A．In a book review.
B．In a newspaper.
C．In a research paper.
D．In a sports magazine.
22、Ways to keep your eyesight in tip-top shape
If you have perfect vision, you probably don’t worry too much about eye health. 【1】 Therefore, you may find the following tips helpful in protecting your eyes.
Eat for your eyes
We all know carrots can support eye health, but there are also a bunch of other fruits and vegetables that are beneficial. Mainly, you want produce that contains vitamins A, C, and E, which can help prevent some diseases like cataracts. Look for dark-colored vegetables such as peppers and sweet potatoes. 【2】
Give your eyes a break
Hours and hours of staring at the screen have become the everyday reality for many of us, and you’ve probably already noticed how straining it can be on your eyes. To help reduce this strain, experts recommend following the 20-20-20 rules. 【3】 Taking these little breaks can help avoid eye strain. Of course, it’s not a bad idea to keep your eyes away from a screen for an entire day every once in a while.
Wear eye protection
It’s always a good idea to wear something in situations that might put your eyes at risk, whether you’re playing sports or doing construction work. 【4】 so it can happen to anyone. With simple eye protection, you can easily avoid permanent injury to your eyes.
Don’t forget your sunglasses
Other than looking cool, sunglasses protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays(紫外线). 【5】 Just make sure the sunglasses have lenses that offer ultraviolet protection.
A．It is extremely important to spot them early on,
B．Such radiations can damage your eyesight over time.
C．Other good sources of these nutrients include nuts and seeds.
D．That’s because you often look in the long distance for a break.
E．About 2,000 people suffer a work-related eye injury every day,
F．However, the reality is that vision problems can happen to anyone.
G．That means looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
23、New events and changes of junior golf competition calendar
New events
Notah BegayⅢ Junior Golf National Championship
What does a junior golfer aim to pursue? One thing is to be noticed, ideally by a college coach. A remarkable opportunity will be offered by the Notah BegayⅢ Junior Golf National Championship to its participants: an event broadcast by Golf Channel. Players aged between eight and 18 can compete in the new event; information about where and when it will be held will be released later.
Barbasol Junior Championship
Beginning the career in the PGA Tour is something that a junior golfer tends to dream of. The Barbasol Junior Championship, which is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 2 at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky, will provide such an opportunity. Boys under 19 years old will qualify for this new 54-hole event, and the winner will be awarded a spot at the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship in July.
Changed events
Thunderbird International Junior
The dates of the AJGA's Thunderbird International Junior have to be changed since the NCAA Championships move to Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the next three years. Generally, the Thunderbird is played at the end of May. However, this year it is scheduled on different dates for the first time, from April 9 to 12, which means, of course, that the finish date is on Masters Sunday.
Gator Invitational
Junior golf intends to prepare for the following college golf. If this is the case, then it is crucial to simulate the higher-level experience as much as possible. Because of that, the Gator Invitational, as a junior boys' event, has made a significant decision on becoming a 54-hole event by adding a round this year. The new version will be played from March 13 to 15 at The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi.
【1】Which event can be watched on TV?
A．Notah BegayⅢ Junior Golf National Championship.
B．Barbasol Junior Championship.
C．Thunderbird International Junior.
D．Gator Invitational.
【2】When will the Thunderbird International Junior be played?
A．At the end of May.
B．From April 9 to 12.
C．Between June 29 and July 2.
D．From March 13 to 15.
【3】What has been changed about the Gator Invitational?
A．The award given to the winner
B．The place where it is played.
C．The required age of the players.
D．The number of rounds it has.
24、We live in the age of the algorithm (算法). Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives— where we go to school, whether we get a car loan, how much we pay for health insurance— are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models.
One application that has become particularly common is the use of algorithms to evaluate job performance. Sarah, a teacher who, despite being widely respected by her students, their parents and her colleagues, was fired because she performed poorly according to an algorithm. When an algorithm rates you poorly, you are immediately branded as an underperformer and there is rarely an opportunity to appeal against those judgments. In many cases, methods are considered secrets and no details are shared. And data often seems convincing.
As a matter of fact, the belief that school performance in America is declining is based on a data mistake. A Nation at Risk is the report that rang the initial alarm bells about declining SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) scores. Yet if they had taken a closer look, they would have noticed that the scores in each smaller group were increasing. The reason for the decline in the average score was that more disadvantaged kids were taking the test. However, due to the data mistake, teachers as a whole were judged to be failing.
Wall Street is famous for its mathematicians who build complex models to predict market movements and develop business plans. These are really smart people. Even so, it is not at all uncommon for their models to fail. The key difference between those models and many of the ones being used these days is that Wall Street traders lose money when their data models go wrong. However, as CV Neil points out in her book, the effects of widely —used machine — driven judgments are often not borne by those who design the algorithms, but by everyone else.
As we increasingly rely on machines to make decisions, we need to ask these questions: What assumptions are there in your model? What hasn’t been taken into account? How are we going to test the effectiveness of the conclusions? Clearly, something has gone terribly wrong. When machines replace humans to make a judgment, we should hold them to a high standard. We should know how the data was collected. And when numbers lie, we should stop listening to them.
【1】Why school performance in America is believed to be declining?
A．Teachers perform poorly.
B．Big data is popular.
C．The data is wrong.
D．There is misunderstanding about algorithms.
【2】What should we do when making decisions by machines?
A．Follow the machines.
B．Make a judgment by tests.
C．Stop listening to machines.
D．Make the data convincing.
【3】What is the structure of the passage?
A．
B．
C．
D．
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A．The drawbacks of algorithm.
B．The application of algorithm in business.
C．The popularity of algorithm to employers.
D．The advantages and disadvantages of algorithm.
25、 In today’s American society, high school dropout (辍学) has become a big problem threatening social and economic stability, as many cases of family _______ or even tragedies, caused by youth dropout, are catching headlines in media. Dropping out is defined as leaving school without a high school diploma (毕业证书) or equivalent _______ such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Although students who drop out come from various backgrounds, several _______ facts can be noticed. National data show that students from low-income, black or single-parent families are much more likely to drop out of school than their fellow students. _______ performance is also playing a role. Students receiving poor grades which, in turn, leads to _______ self-recognition, are sure to be on the high-risk list of dropping out.
In recent years, advances in technology have _______ the demand for a highly skilled labor force, changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market. As high school completion has become a(n) _______ requirement for many entry-level jobs, dropouts are having a really hard time in today’s job market. On average, dropouts are more likely to be unemployed than high school graduates and to earn less money even if they _______ find jobs. Employed dropouts in a variety of studies are usually working at unskilled jobs or at _______ service occupations offering little opportunity for promotion.
Considering the serious consequences dropping out may bring about, national leaders have demanded that schools, communities, and families take major measures to keep students at school. To make school attendance compulsory (强制的) looks like an effective measure. ________, many people fear that it will not go far as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitoring on students, which might cause ________ from the students. Others including President Trump, focus their dropout prevention efforts on a program to ________ class size, replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities where poor students can get ________ instruction from experienced teachers. Combined with frequent home visits by teachers, which definitely ________ families to participate in prevention efforts, the program is reported to take effect and the nationwide school attendance is ________.
【1】A.reunion B.conflicts C.establishments D.happiness
【2】A.opportunities B.lengths C.terms D.qualifications
【3】A.common B.strange C.possible D.positive
【4】A.Financial B.Communicative C.Academic D.Social
【5】A.separate B.negative C.significant D.standard
【6】A.fueled B.changed C.challenged D.supposed
【7】A.unbearable B.joint C.single D.basic
【8】A.eventually B.attentively C.readily D.generally
【9】A.long-lasting B.hard-working C.low-paying D.public-recognizing
【10】A.Furthermore B.However C.Otherwise D.Therefore
【11】A.objection B.attention C.welcome D.study
【12】A.maintain B.evaluate C.narrow D.complete
【13】A.individualized B.popularized C.materialized D.socialized
【14】A.spare B.encourage C.corner D.sponsor
【15】A.calling up B.setting up C.picking up D.finishing up
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