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1、Jack's trousers looked just the same as Peter's, but they cost ________ his.
A. as much twice as B. twice as much as C. much as twice as D. as twice much as
2、After three days' waiting, there was a little doubt in the mother's mind _______ the police could find her lost child.
A. how B. that
C. where D. whether
3、Mary is a bit shy and ____ a speech in public, which makes her lose the precious chance to do the voluntary job.
A.dares not make B.doesn’t dare make
C.dare not to make D.dares not to make
4、—I’ll go and see you off at the airport this afternoon.
—Thanks, but the plane ________ at 5:45, and you will be still working.
A. took off B. takes off C. is going to take off D. will take off
5、The course normally attracts 60 students per year, ______up to half are from Europe.
A.in which B.for whom C.with which D.of whom
6、All the people on the list must be told to attend the meeting; you must make sure that no one is _______．
A. left out B. set aside C. cut off D. kept away
7、There was a________look on his face when he met the________problem.
A. confused; confusing B. confused; confused
C. confusing; confused D. confusing; confusing
8、By the time the tours ends, the football team ______ twenty matches in five countries.
A. will play B. will have played
C. will be playing D. will have been playing
9、His excellent educational background_____him for the job.
A.encourages B.promises C.qualifies D.leads
10、Climate change is projected to have far-reaching____ — including sea level rise flooding cities and shifting weather patterns causing long-term declines in agricultural production.
A.contributions B.confusions C.consequences D.feedbacks
11、August always comes ________ we remember nothing but clear skies, green fields, and sweet-smelling flowers.
A. when B. before C. until D. if
12、Su Song was an eleventh century monk ________ very little is known.
A.which B.whom C.about whom D.for which
13、Even the best writers sometimes find themselves________ for words.
A．losing
B．lost
C．loses
D．be lost
14、The experiment group , ________ about 40 adults of similar age and education, will be assessed by language skills and test.
A．be engaged in
B．is coexisted with
C．consisting of
D．be paid attention to
15、We should be aware that the degree ______ our diet is successful depends on our willpower.
A.that B.which C.to which D.on whom
16、Though the man was badly hurt in the accident, he was still _______ and could think clearly.
A. awake B. aware
C. conscious D. confused
17、— What is 10% of 800,000,000?
— It is _____.
A．eight million B．eighty million
C．eight hundred million D．eight billion
18、I think your parents will be ________ excited to see you after many years’ study abroad.
A. only too B. rather too
C. very too D. too much
19、—Betty, which song do you like best?
—I like the song called Little Apple ________interests so many people.
A.who B.which C.where D.whose
20、It was the middle of the night _______ the sound of the piano woke me up.
A.because
B.if
C.that
D.when
21、Spanish language schools in Puerto Rico
Fittingly known as the “Island of Enchantment”, Puerto Rico is straight out of a Caribbean daydream. Among endless beaches, travelers are offered an unmatched chance to learn Spanish while bathed in the beautiful sunshine!
Course types
University courses
University-based language courses offer travelers the most structured linguistics (语言学) program, combining classroom instruction and group tours with homestay experiences. Though an intermediate (中等的) level of Spanish is often required, travelers are afforded the opportunity to gain academic credit and work alongside their peers.
Group programs
Independent language schools, though often more expensive than university-based courses, afford students across all linguistic levels the opportunity to take part in a study abroad program. From long-stay programs to certification (认证) courses, travelers may undertake specialized classes based on their individual language needs.
Private instruction
Private instruction offers the most flexibility to travelers looking to combine education with fun, with classes offered alongside additional studies. Private instruction in Puerto Rico won’t break the bank, costing as little as $15 per hour!
Planning your trip
Requirements
There are no passports or visas necessary for United States citizens. However, for citizens of other countries, requirements are the same as those for entering the U. S. A 90-day “visitor” visa is available, although students traveling for cultural exchange purposes, such as university study or temporary work, must apply for specialized visas.
Costs of living in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is good place for travelers who are worried about spending too much. Generally, you can find a meal for $12, take public transportation for $1.50 one-way, and pay $650 is rent each month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center.
【1】How do group programs differ from university courses?
A．They are cheaper.
B．They are mainly for U. S. citizens.
C．They involve homestay experiences.
D．They offer classes to people at all levels.
【2】What can we learn about Puerto Rico?
A．It is popular with young job hunters.
B．It is famous for its modern buildings.
C．It is a great place for learning French.
D．It is visa-free for Americans.
【3】What is the type of the text?
A．An advertisement.
B．An announcement.
C．A lesson plan.
D．A travel guide.
22、Open-air jazz, locally-grown vegetables, Focaccia bread, goat cheese, and Narcan training all competed against a rainstorm last Tuesday at Westside Farmers Market’s annual College Night.
And the vendors (商贩) held out pretty well. Even as the raindrops intensified, folks kept exploring the tables stationed in the parking lot of St. Monica Church. Among the crowd were a number of college students, mostly from the University of Rochester, likely brought in by the College Night awards being offered — a five-dollar token (购物券), a handbag, and a prize raffle entry, all free of charge.
Now in its 15th year, Westside volunteer Jackie Farrell said the market partners merely with local farms, businesses, and community groups to populate its tables. “Our mission really is to serve the people in the community, getting them health and nutrition information, and connecting them to the farmers who grow the produce,” Farrell said, “Everything has to be local. It’s a producer-only market, so you have to grow or produce whatever you’re going to sell here.” Those producers had diverse offerings. Vegetables, of course, were abundant but sellers also pushed cheeses, spreads, bread, prepared pasta dishes, and much more.
The community groups offering information were diverse too. Recovery All Ways, a local nonprofit with a stated “mission to support anyone affected by substance use disorder” handed out Narcan and trained people in its use. Their station was next to a Moms Demand Action tent, where staffers provided information on physical safety. SNAP-Ed nutrition and benefits educators also ran a table.
The activities of the stations were scored by live music. The University’s Midnight Ramblers performed, and a local jazz band played away as the rain showers started rolling in.
Farrell hoped that the College Night promotion would help make students more comfortable crossing the bridge into the Rochester community. “We love college students, and we keep encouraging them that all they have to do is go across the bridge.”
【1】What attracted college students to the College Night?
A．Free prizes.
B．Scenery in the rain.
C．Interesting books.
D．Featured goods.
【2】What is the characteristic of Westside Farmers Market?
A．It is managed by farmers themselves.
B．Its visitors are mostly university students.
C．Its offerings are locally grown or prepared.
D．Farmers provide more vegetables than corn.
【3】Which of the following can best describe the College Night?
A．Crowded and chaotic.
B．Busy and festive.
C．Luxurious and splendid.
D．Romantic and peaceful.
【4】What might be a suitable title for the text?
A．Westside Farmers Market is flowering rapidly
B．College Night channels products to community
C．College Night bridges university and community
D．Westside Farmers Market is expanding nationwide
23、Are you a volcano lover? Here is a list of some of the world's most beautiful volcanoes that our travel agency can offer you to visit. Don't miss them!
Mount Mayon, the Philippines
Located about 450 km southeast of Manila on the island of Luzon, Mount Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines; a September 2014 eruption forced thousands to flee the area. Those who hike the volcano are rewarded with views of the towns in the Albay province and the Pacific Ocean. But even those who prefer the view from a distance have a historical good point at the Cagsawa Ruins, once an 18th Century Franciscan church that was destroyed by an 1814 eruption.
Kilauea and Marina Kea, Hawaii
Hawaii's volcanoes are known for their active eruptions and extraordinary scenes. Mauna Kea is around one million years old, while Kilauea is the youngest volcano in Hawaii and has been erupting continuously since 1983. The lava falls straight into the sea, creating fantastic forms of black rocks and smoke clouds.
Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia
Kelimutu's three mysterious crater lakes attract both scientists and tourists to the island of Flores in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. One is emerald green, another dark red, and the third pitch black. Scientists say the lakes take on such colors because the volcanic gases met the lakes' minerals centuries ago.
【1】People who hike Mount Mayon can enjoy the following EXCEPT ______.
A. views of the towns in the Albay province
B. views of the Pacific Ocean
C. views of the Cagsawa Ruins
D. views of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province
【2】According to the text, Kilauea_____________________.
A. is an active volcano
B. stopped erupting in 1983
C. is the youngest volcano in the world
D. forced thousands to flee in 2014
【3】The colors of Kelimutu's three mysterious crater lakes are due to_________.
A. water pollution B. different environments
C. chemical reaction D. different temperatures
24、 Sharks are now at the edge of extinction. Numbers of oceanic sharks have declined by an alarming 71 percent over the past 50 years, according to research published in Nature on Jan 27. “Such steep declines are shocking even to experts, especially when compared to land animal statistics,” Sonja Fordham at Shark Advocates International, a US-based nonprofit, told New Scientist magazine. This alarming data may be an underestimate of reality due to unreported fish catches, Nathan Pacoureau, the study researcher, noted.
The study analyzed 31 species; 24 now risk extinction, and three shark species are now classified as critically endangered, including the oceanic white-tip shark (远洋白鳍鲨) and great hammerhead (锤头鲨). The study found the decline hit the largest species first before impacting smaller ones over time, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It also revealed that shark finning and fishing worldwide have driven the decline. “The Indian Ocean is the worst. There is almost no (fisheries) management at all,” said Pacoureau.
“Overfishing of sharks and rays endangers the health of entire ocean ecosystems as well as food security for some countries,” said Nicholas Dulvy, a professor of Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. The researchers are calling on immediate action to secure a brighter future for these “extraordinary, irreplaceable animals”, according to the BBC.
Although the situation looks gloomy, the future of sharks is not doomed (劫数难逃的) yet. Twenty-five species have recovered, due to long-term conservation campaigns in the past decades. A couple of shark species, including the great white, have started to recover through science-based fishing limits, Fordham said. These examples “provide living proof that the world can set, and meet, ambitious biodiversity targets”, Jane Smart, global director of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, said in a statement.
【1】What can we know from paragraph 1?
A．Sharks are raised for their meat.
B．Sharks are nearly going extinct.
C．Sharks were well protected 50 years ago.
D．Human activities will make them extinct quickly.
【2】What causes sharks to become fewer mostly?
A．Climate change.
B．Water pollution.
C．Ocean accidents.
D．Fishing pressure.
【3】What attitude does the author hold to the sharks’ future?
A．Optimistic.
B．Unconcerned.
C．Worried.
D．Pessimistic.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Threat to the Survival of Sharks
B．Effect of Human Activities on Sharks
C．Research on Extinction of Sharks
D．Measures to Protect Sharks
25、An old saying goes that “Good fences make good neighbors.” With so many folks ______ to stay at home during the pandemic, good fences can also make good ______ .
In Minneapolis, the Olson family lives next door to 99-year-old Mary. Although Mary’s daughter ______ once a week, for the most part, the pandemic left Mary alone. But with lockdown (封锁) ______ Mary managed to form a special friendship with one of her neighbors—Benjamin Olson, aged 2.
Over time, Mary watched through the chain-link as Benjamin learned to walk, talk, and ______ run and play. Despite the huge differences in their ______ Benjamin was drawn to his elderly neighbor, ______ in her presence. Between the two, they developed a ______ they could play over the fence. Benjamin would ______ her a ball and she’d hit it back to him with her stick.
While others might ______ at the 97-year gap between the two, when Benjamin sees Mary, he ______ sees a friend, not a number. Mary’s daughter believes the ______ has been a lifeline that’s kept her mum going through the long period.
When the lockdown was lifted, Benjamin ______ Mary on her back steps to play games that bring joy to both the young and the young at ______ .
In August, when Mary celebrates her 100th birthday, the one thing she won’t be wishing for is a ______ friend. Benjamin is the one that has covered.
【1】
A．suspected
B．invited
C．allowed
D．forced
【2】
A．relatives
B．friends
C．securities
D．communities
【3】
A．calls
B．rests
C．visits
D．prays
【4】
A．wearing on
B．dying down
C．put up
D．dealt with
【5】
A．constantly
B．surprisingly
C．eventually
D．immediately
【6】
A．attitudes
B．knowledge
C．ages
D．belief
【7】
A．successful
B．discouraged
C．depressed
D．delighted
【8】
A．game
B．puzzle
C．video
D．role
【9】
A．show
B．buy
C．fetch
D．pass
【10】
A．point
B．wonder
C．worry
D．laugh
【11】
A．easily
B．carefully
C．simply
D．possibly
【12】
A．relationship
B．fence
C．ball
D．difference
【13】
A．inspired
B．joined
C．expected
D．comforted
【14】
A．peace
B．heart
C．present
D．hand
【15】
A．newest
B．wisest
C．youngest
D．best
26、
假如你叫李华，是铜陵的一名中学生。最近，当地政府正在实施快速公交和桥梁建设，结果引起人们的广泛争议。请你根据人们不同的观点，给当地报社写一封信，发表自己的观点。
赞成观点 | 反对观点 |
1．能够解决交通问题，方便人民生活； 2．有助于发展经济，提高人民生活水平； 3．有助于提高铜陵作为现代化旅游城市的形象。 | 1．会造成环境污染； 2．会产生噪音，打扰居民平静的生活； 3．时常造成交通堵塞。 |
你的观点…… | |
注意：1．信的开头已给出，但不计人总词数。
2．不要逐句翻译，可适当增加内容使行文连贯。
3．词数120左右。
参考词汇：快速公交系统 BRT
高架桥 overpass
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to you about the road construction which is taking place in our city．
_____________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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