1、With the changes in the world’s climate, dinosaurs died, but many smaller animals lived on. It was the of
the fittest.
A. survival B. distinction
C. existence D. appearance
2、He did not regret saying what he did but felt that he ______ it differently.
A. could express B. would express
C. could have expressed D. must have expressed
3、Anger is not the most useful or acceptable reaction when one is being treated unfairly.
A.essentially B.completely C.necessarily D.undoubtedly
4、An island is a small piece of land ________ by water.
A.surrounded B.surrounding C.to be surrounded D.being surrounded
5、Chinn’s second aircraft carrier, _________construction took more than six years, entered service at the end of 2019.
A.whose B.which C.where D.that
6、—It’s amazing that Beijing and Zhangjiakou have won the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics!
—Sure it is!The government __________ have made great efforts!
A.could B.should C.might D.must
7、Its once-great cities fell into ruin, ________ various mysteries for later people to solve.
A.to leave
B.leaving
C.left
D.having left
8、So tired ___ after a whole day’s heavy work that I _____stand on my feet.
A. was I , could hardly B. was I felt , could hardly
C. was I , couldn’t hardly D. I was, hardly couldn’t
9、China's decades-old one-child policy gained renewed attention in the last few weeks, after authorities gave mixed signals on whether they were closer to ________the limits on how many children people can have.
A.put an end to
B.being put an end to
C.putting an end to
D.be put an end to
10、Zhang Boli has devoted all his life to________Traditional Chinese Medicine, for which he________the title “People’s Hero”.
A.promoting; impresses
B.promote; illuminates
C.promote; concludes
D.promoting; deserves
11、Hurry up! Mark and Carol ________ us.
A.expect
B.are expecting
C.have expected
D.will expect
12、We will keep you ______ of any development.
A.inform
B.informing
C.informed
D.to inform
13、Nobody______ to smoke in the cinema.
A.allows
B.allow
C.is allowed
D.are allowed
14、Applying that technology on a larger scale ______ to be more complicated.
A.tuned up
B.turned out
C.turned down
D.turned in
15、The party the students had been looking forward to _________ yesterday evening at last.
A.was held
B.was to hold
C.being held
D.he held
16、This training program can give you a lift at work, ____ increase your income by 40%.
A. as well as B. so long as
C. so much as D. as soon as
17、_______ are playing an important part is well known to us all.
A. That who B. Those who C. Who that D. Who
18、So interested________ in English that he devotes all his spare time to learning it.
A.feels he
B.he feels
C.does he feel
D.he does feel
19、This morning ,I was worried ________ no one would talk to me.
A.about
B.on
C.that
D./
20、We must ________ a topic before we start to write.
A.decide
B.decide against
C.decide to
D.decide on
21、Like humans, dogs have tear ducts (泪腺) that well up with tears to keep their eyes clean and healthy. But tears in dogs, which tend not to fall as they do when humans cry, hadn’t been linked with emotion before.
Takefumi Kikusui, a professor at Azabu University in Japan, decided to study dog tears after watching his poodle (鬟毛狗) when she had puppies six years ago. He noticed that her eyes got teary as she nursed her puppies. So Kikusui and his team measured tear production among 18 dogs with a standard test known as the Schirmer Tear Test (STT). It involved a paper strip placed inside the eyelids (眼睑) of the dogs for a minute before and after they were reunited with their owners following five to seven hours of separation.
“Tear production was evaluated by the length of the wet part on the STT. The baseline was about 22 mm, and the reunion with the owner increased the length by 10%,” Kikusui explained. With the help of 20 dogs, researchers then compared tear production before and after reunions with their owners and people with whom the animals were familiar. Only the reunion with the owner increased tear production.
Researchers also tested if oxytocin, a hormone thought to be connected to emotional bonding in humans and dogs, could be causing the tear production. They found that dropping oxytocin in dogs’ eyes really increased tear production, while a control solution did not.
The findings suggest “dogs’ tears are associated with positive emotions, such as a reunion with the owner,” according to Takefumi Kikusui. Still, some scientists think it’s a stretch to say that dogs cry tears of joy. “It would take a lot to let me accept the evidence of this research,” said Clive Wynne, an animal behavioral specialist at Arizona State University.
【1】What inspired Kikusui to carry out the research?
A.The cry of his poodle’s babies.
B.The problem with his poodle’s eyes.
C.The changes in his poodle’s eyes while nursing.
D.His poodle’s reaction to the reunion with him.
【2】What has the study found out about dogs’ tears?
A.They can be a sign of dogs’ happiness.
B.They can show dogs’ negative feelings.
C.They can keep dogs’ eyes healthy and clean.
D.They can rarely be seen in young dogs’ eyes.
【3】What can be done to make dogs produce more tears?
A.Applying oxytocin to dogs’ eyes.
B.Placing a paper strip in dogs’ eyelids.
C.Keeping dogs away from their owners.
D.Increasing the length of the STT’s wet part.
【4】What is the the best title for the text?
A.Dog’s positive and negative emotions can result in tears in their eyes.
B.There is a powerful emotional bond between humans and dogs.
C.Dog’s eyes are watering due to tear ducts.
D.Dogs cry tears of joy when they reunited with their owners.
22、 When I was a child of seven years old, my friends, on a holiday, filled my pocket with coppers. I went at once to a shop where they sold toys for children. Being charmed with the sound of a whistle that I had seen by the way, in the hands of another boy, I handed over all my money for one. I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, when I told of the bargain I had made, said I had given four times as much as the whistle was worth. They put me in mind of what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money, and laughed at me so much for my folly that I cried with vexation(烦恼). Thinking about the matter gave me more disappointment than the whistle gave me pleasure.
This, however, was afterwards of use to me, for the impression continued on my mind, so that often, when I was tempted to buy something I did not need, I said to myself, “Don’t give too much for the whistle,” and I saved my money. As I grew up, came into the world, and observed the actions of men, I thought I met with many, very many, who “gave too much for the whistle.” When I saw some men too eager for court favor, wasting his time at court gatherings, giving up his rest, his liberty, his virtue, and perhaps his friends, for royal favor, I said to myself---“This man gives too much for the whistle.” When I saw another fond of popularity, constantly taking part in political affairs, neglecting his own business, and ruining it by neglect, “He says, indeed,” said I, “too dear for his whistle.”
If I knew a miser who gave up every kind of comfortable living, all the pleasure of doing good to others, all the esteem of his fellow citizens and the joys of friendship, for the sake of gathering and keeping wealth--- “Poor man,” said I, “ you pay too dear for your whistle.” When I met a man of pleasure, who did not try to improve his mind or his fortune but merely devoted himself to having a good time, perhaps neglecting his health, “ Mistaken man, you are providing pain for yourself, instead of pleasure; you are paying too dear for your whistle.” If I saw someone fond of appearance who has fine clothes, fine houses, fine furniture, fine earrings, all above his fortune, and for which he had run into debt, and ends his career in a prison. “Alas,” said I, “he has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.” In short the miseries of mankind are largely due to their puffing a false value on things --- to giving “too much for their whistle.”
【1】The author’s brothers and sisters and cousins laughed at him because ________.
A.the sound of whistle was disturbing
B.he was cheated a lot of money
C.the whistle wasn’t good value for the money
D.the whistle was of poor quality
【2】This experience was of use to the author in that ________.
A.it impressed him deeply
B.he saved a lot of money
C.he turned into an activist
D.he became self-controlled
【3】Which of the following might the author agree with?
A.Great wealth can ensure a comfortable life.
B.Health and mind improvement should be put above pleasure.
C.Deep devotion to polities will ruin our own business.
D.Living beyond one’s income will put you in prison.
23、 Let's take a look at some of the world's unspoilt places that are beautiful because they have been left untouched, and remember the importance of keeping them pristine.
Nunavut, Canada
Auyuittuq National Park, which means “the land that never melts”, is just one of the shocking wonders in Nunavut, There are many icefalls, mountains, and deep valleys while hikers cross the 60m Akshayuk Pass in the summer. And that's just one attraction. From narrow seas to mountains, there are three areas in Nunavut, all with beautiful natural land feature. Visitors can hunt, fish, mountain hike, and walk across ice flows.
Namib Desert, Namibia
A coastal desert in the southern area of Africa, it is known for its burnt orange-golden sands. The Namib has been dry for at least 55 million years and possibly as many as 80 million. The name means “vast space”, and it spreads more than 1200 miles. The hill of sands can reach up to 980 feet high and 20 miles long. Amazingly, the temperatures striking against cold currents create a fog belt that often covers the desert.
Antarctica
Perhaps the last unspoilt place, Antaretica is an empty landscape. No trees grow here, and one must travel with a tourism company in order to visit. Admire icebergs, sea lions, whales, and listen to the sound of absolutely nothing.
Fiordland, New Zealand
One of the most shocking areas of New Zealand, Fiordland can be seen on foot, by air, or by water. The Milford Track is one of the most famous walks, with the tallest waterfall in the country and impressive valley views. Lake Monowai is a glassy, mirrorlike body of water surrounded by mountains and best explored by boating on a still day.
【1】Hunting and fishing are available for visitors in_________.
A.Nunavut B.Namib Desert C.Antarctica D.Fiordland
【2】What is Namib Desert famous for?
A.Ice flows. B.Burnt sands. C.High hills. D.Valley views.
【3】Which word can best describe all the four places?
A.Unknown. B.Unreachable. C.Unmelted. D.Undamaged.
【4】In which part of a magazine can this passage be found?
A.Travel. B.Space. C.Opinion. D.Sports.
24、To be successful or fulfilled, we should plan steps and attach deadlines. Researches show that goals can get you to work harder, focus more and perform better.【1】Worse still, they can make you more likely to cheat, and less likely to thrive.
For most of us, goals are outcomes. Those who are motivated only by the desire for the fruits of action are miserable, for they’re constantly anxious about the results of what they do. In fact, focusing on the outcome may make you even less likely to meet it.【2】It may be to learn to focus on process and forget the outcome entirely.
【3】That relates to the other risk of goalsetting: its focus. Research also shows that if they don’t really know how to complete the task, give them a goal that early on messes up their performance.
As an analysis outlines, when people were given performance-oriented goal, they acted in more competitive, selfish ways. Of course, it’s human nature to have aims, but we also may want to change our whole approach. Imagine the goal as a journey, which is about enjoying the movement, the particular challenges and the landscapes.【4】
So instead of focusing on where you want to be, set a goal based on the experience you want to have along the way. If you really want to find fulfillment, you have to do something else too. Give yourself over to your work, but let go of the outcome.【5】But it can be freer and more fulfilling.
A.Goals in themselves aren’t bad.
B.But they also can kill your creativity.
C.So instead of focusing on your goal, what is the key?
D.In other words, prioritize the journey not just the destination.
E.As a result, the people who focus less on their goal are more likely to meet it.
F.Research shows that tough, specific goals get better results than easy, vague ones.
G.That means living with fewer goals, and with purpose, direction and openness instead.
25、 It was a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon some fifteen or sixteen years ago. I took my two kids to the local playground. As soon as we got there my daughter headed for the swings(秋千)and asked for a _______. I noticed another little girl _______to get her own swing going high as I was _______my daughter to go higher and higher.
I walked over to the little girl and asked _______she needed help. She smiled and said YES and I soon had her feet flying towards the _______while she laughed happily. For the next two hours I found myself pushing swings and playing games with my daughter and the little girl. By the time we headed home, I was _______tired, but my spirits were flying _______than those swings.
Three years later I was _______again after a day’s work. Still, I needed to _______my kids from their school before heading home. I stood in the ________waiting area waiting for my children. Suddenly, I felt two ________arms wrapped around my legs. I looked down and there was the little girl I met 3 years before in the ________smiling up at me. She gave me a big hug before running away to ________the school bus. As I watched her ________, I didn’t feel tired anymore and my spirits were once again ________with that swing.
The love we ________with others will find its way back to us. It will travel from heart to heart. It may take seconds or it may take ________. The law of love, ________is never broken. We will get back what we give. We will harvest what we ________. The kindness we give and the joy we create will always come back to ________us.
【1】A. pull B. push C. jump D. climb
【2】A. failed B. decided C. stopped D. managed
【3】A. encouraging B. helping C. refusing D. advising
【4】A. why B. how C. when D. whether
【5】A. swing B. ground C. clouds D. trees
【6】A. finally B. suddenly C. mentally D. physically
【7】A. faster B. more quickly C. higher D. more slowly
【8】A. embarrassed B. annoyed C. disappointed D. exhausted
【9】A. look after B. pick up C. take away D. bring up
【10】A. parents’ B. teachers’ C. patients’ D. passengers’
【11】A. strong B. long C. tiny D. weak
【12】A. playground B. school C. kindergarten D. classroom
【13】A. drive B. catch C. reach D. repair
【14】A. hands B. head C. face D. back
【15】A. flying B. crying C. running D. falling
【16】A. own B. care C. find D. share
【17】A. hours B. days C. months D. years
【18】A. still B. therefore C. though D. besides
【19】A. save B. plant C. design D. offer
【20】A. scare B. interest C. excite D. shock
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Next Friday we’ll have the annual Egg Drop Challenge. The challenge is simple — you have to build a protective container to keep an egg from breaking when dropped over the stadium wall.” said Mr. Beal.
Cassie and I grinned at each other. Always working on projects together, we’re perfect combination. She’s brainy while I am creative.
While waiting for Cassie to come over and work on the container, I made my favorite sandwich with the fluffy marshmallow (棉花糖) cream. That gave me an idea: We can put some marshmallow cream under the egg as a cushion.
I later told Cassie about it. But Cassie wasn’t interested. “I got a better idea. We put the egg in a basket with a parachute attached.” She said.
“It will never work.” I said.
“And Marshmallow cream will?” Cassie rolled her eyes. “The parachute is better than that stupid idea.”
I couldn’t believe it. She never called my idea “stupid” before. “Then I will build mine and you build yours, and we’ll just see whose is better.”
“Fine!” Cassie stormed out. And just like that, our friendship was smashed, like an egg dropped from the top of a stadium without marshmallow cream to protect it.
When Friday arrived, I saw Cassie’s Egg Force One. She had a handkerchief to create a small parachute. It was tied to a basket and, in the center of it, her egg.
My Egg-cellent Egg Cream didn’t look quite scientific. I used a layer of marshmallow cream and a layer of jelly (果冻) to support the egg.
The competition started. Everyone in my class carried their egg containers up three stadium steps and dropped them over the side wall. If your egg broke, you were out. If the egg survived, you had to walk up three more steps and drop it again. This went on until the last egg broke.
By the fourth launch, only Cassie and I were left.
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“My egg flew out,” She explained, pointing to a broken shell in the grass.
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