1、______ we have planned ahead might change when we put it into practice.
A.Whatever B.Whenever
C.Whoever D.However
2、They all came to San Francisco to ________ during the gold rush.
A.see their fortune
B.take part in
C.seek their fortune
D.bring about
3、________ he is mistaken is that liberal arts degrees are nowhere near as useless as he made them out to be.
A.What
B.Whether
C.Where
D.That
4、It was ________ the hurricane struck the island ________ his parents lost their lives.
A.that; when
B.when; that
C.that; that
D.when; which
5、Although they have been admitted to different universities, the two girls still try to _________ communication with each other.
A.update
B.prohibit
C.exist
D.maintain
6、When I went into the room, they were talking about something excitedly and no one noticed me — I got the feeling _____ I was not welcome.
A. that B. which
C. where D. why
7、______ he can hardly read is ____________ he is slow in mind.
A. what; that B. That; what
C. What; because D. That; because
8、We still haven’t got the sponsor________ the fact that we’ve written to dozens of companies.
A.regardless of
B.in view of
C.in spite of
D.on account of
9、You'd better take something to read when you go to see the doctor _______ you have to wait.
A.even if B.as if C.in case D.for fear that
10、Agatha didn’t tell me ______ she would pick up her son from school.
A.which
B.when
C.where
D.what
11、I can’t say which one is best—— it’s________personal taste.
A.a lack of B.a means of C.a manner of D.a matter of
12、Little Tom was frozen with fear when the accident happened, so he just gave some ________answers when asked about what he witnessed.
A. concrete B. abundant
C. apparent D. vague
13、China’s maternal and infant goods ecommerce platforms ________ heavily and speeding up their steps to expand offline channels.
A.invest B.are investing C.are invested D.have invested
14、People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you_______ which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.
A. give out B. leave out
C. turn out D. figure out
15、--- This dress looks too old-fashioned.
--- No. It’s ____ old. It suits you well.
A. far from B. free from
C. absent from D. apart from
16、He ________ his family when he became famous.
A.depended upon
B.carried on
C.turned his back on
D.held onto
17、It is not socially ____ for parents to leave children unattended at that age.
A.accessible
B.adorable
C.adaptable
D.acceptable
18、The boy and his father ___ abroad for a few days when they were free last summer.
A. stayed B. have stayed C. had stayed D. were staying
19、He showed me the new dictionary __________ he paid a lot of money.
A.by which
B.for which
C.to which
D.on which
20、______ Chief Engineer, as his family had expected made his father happy and proud.
A. Mike being appointed B. Mike’s appointed
C. Mike appointing D. Mike’s being appointed
21、 Children with long-term health conditions, such as asthma (哮喘), may be at greater risk of developing a mental health disorder in early adolescence compared to healthy children, according to a new study.
The findings, published in the journal Development and Psychopathology, show that kids with chronic illness exhibit higher rates of mental problems at age 10, and these health issues continue to be associated with poor mental health at ages 13 and 15.
In the study, the research team reviewed a sample of approximately 7,000 children to investigate the occurrence of mental health disorders, including anxiety or depression, and chronic illness. They found that children with chronic health conditions were approximately twice as likely at 10 and at 13 to present with a mental health disorder than healthy children. At age 15, children with chronic health problems were 60% more likely to present with such disorders.
“Although the link between chronic health conditions and mental health problems in childhood has been made before, this study provides the strongest evidence of it to data in the years of late childhood and early adolescence," said study author Dr. Ann Marie Brady. “The difference chronic illness makes to mental health is concerning, and the first impact can be seen even before adolescence, in late childhood."
The researchers also found that bullying and health-related absence from school were two most significant additional factors for children with mental health issues. The second one was identified as the most consistent factor predicting mental health problems over time.
“If children with chronic illness are more likely to miss school, or experience bullying, that can make the situation worse. Keeping an eye on school attendance and looking out for evidence of bullying amongst those children may help to find out who are most at risk.", said Dr. Brady.
【1】The underlined term “chronic illness" in Paragraph 2 refers to a kind of disease_________
A.causing a lot of deaths B.causing absent-mindedness
C.lasting for a long time D.leading to mental disorders
【2】By the findings of this study, we know that_________
A.chronic illness leads to the mental health disorder in early adolescence
B.healthy young adolescents have no chance of having mental problems
C.adolescents with illness are more likely to develop mental health disorders
D.chronic illness has some relation to mental problems in early adolescence
【3】What is special about this study?
A.It makes a new discovery based on the findings of previous studies
B.It draws a more accurate conclusion based on the previous studies
C.It questions the accuracy of the findings by the previous studies
D.It draws more attention to adolescents' health than previous studies
【4】Which of the following can best help to decide if children with chronic illness tend to have mental problems?
A.Their school attendance. B.Their physical conditions.
C.Their tolerance of bullying. D.Their tendency for bullying.
22、Crazy fans will hold on to their admiration for their idols, no matter what. Some even trace their idols' Facebook accounts or follow them on Instagram, or YouTube constantly. However, is all the news definitely true? In the world of social media, it is challenging to distinguish fake news from real news.【1】They need to learn to be able to filter (过滤) before trusting what they hear, see and read about their favorite idols.
Everyone knows that the media can be controlled.【2】People have constantly been complaining about prejudice and lies in the media. So how can we be smart online? Here are some tips and tools:
1. Check the domain. Many fake news stories use similar URLs and domain names, but rather than using a “.com”, they use “.com.co” endings.【3】
2. Visit a fact-checking website. There are many reliable ones such as FactCheck org, International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), or Snopes.com. 【4】 Check that the article contains references and links to other news stories, articles and authors. Good news stories are supported by evidence, dates and other data.
3.【5】—are there noticeable grammatical errors? Know this—reputable sources have high proofreading and grammatical standards! Is the story of the celebrity current or recycled? Make sure an older story has not been taken out of context.
Remember, false news travels faster online than real news. Next time you read an article, hear an opinion, or see a picture, consider the flip sides of the story.
A.Keep the story and grammar in mind.
B.Pay attention to quality and timeliness.
C.Everything that you read on the Internet may not always be true!
D.Remember, do not believe everything you see, read or hear about.
E.For instance, abcnews.com is a reliable news source; abenews.com.co is not!
F.Be your own Sherlock Holmes and feel more confident about distinguishing fact from fiction.
G.Young fans, particularly, need tools to help them navigate (导航) the troubled waters of social media.
23、Life’s rarely boring if you’re open to learning new things. No matter what you want to learn, the first step is noticing and seizing learning opportunities wherever you find them. Here are ways to develop the habit of learning.
Get curious and make friends with your inner child. 【1】 This sense of curiosity is how you begin to learn, grow, and understand the world around you. As an adult, it’s important to stay curious to remain open to possibilities and opportunities by making a habit of asking questions.
【2】 Spending time with people pursuing knowledge as intentionally as you are can encourage you to push through challenges to achieve your learning goals. And engaging with people who have different opinions and experiences can help keep your worldview flexible. Then you can continue to find new fields of knowledge to explore.
Don’t disregard the small stuff. 【3】 So feel open and willing to seize small chances each day to take in new knowledge. You could ask three people for their names and try to repeat them the next day or read the coffee-roasting brochure at your local café. No piece of knowledge is unimportant. 【4】 You just need to keep your eyes open.
Schedule learning. Life is busy, so consider setting aside time to learn new things. This might mean spending ten minutes reading an article on your work break, or setting aside 30 minutes every evening to work on an online training course. 【5】 It also builds an expectation among those nearest to you that this is your time and they shouldn’t disturb you.
A.Surround yourself with fellow learners.
B.Encourage yourself to brave challenges.
C.Every kid’s favorite question is “Why? ”
D.You’re surrounded by opportunities to learn.
E.There’s no better or worse hobby or information to acquire.
F.Of course, scheduling learning isn’t just limited to the ways mentioned.
G.Adding a learning session to your timetable prevents you forgetting about it.
24、T. O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tennessee, has been loved for generations and has always been a ground where community has come first. Back in 1938, it was the first park east of the Mississippi river to open for African American visitors. Over 80 years later, the park is continuing its forward-thinking tradition, this time, through a pioneering sustainability project.
A new walking and biking trail has been built through this historic park. Illegally dumped (被丢弃的) tires are not only unpleasant to see, but they’re a dangerous addition to the environment. Rubber, like plastic, is a material that won’t naturally decompose. In a place as hot as Tennessee, these dumped tires often begin to melt and release these harmful gasses into the air. Fortunately, the old tires were sent to Patriot Tire Recycling in Bristol, TN, the only facility in the area that can break down tires in an environmentally sound way. There, the collected tires were safely broken down into the crumble (碎屑) rubber that was eventually used to pave the new trail.
TN State Parks explained how the trail’s construction, which has been in development since 2019, was a joint effort. Officials from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the City of Memphis, Shelby County, and Memphis City Beautiful were all involved in funding this recycling project.
These officials named their initiative the “Tires to Trails” project. Workers from these departments, alongside some 450 volunteers, came together to collect over 24, 000 tires that had been illegally dumped in the area around the park to be recycled.
“This is a perfect example of recycling in full circle, collecting dumped material, then converting it into positive use,” David, a leader of the project, said in a statement.
【1】What kind of park is T.O. Fuller State Park?
A.It is a popular park with a good tradition.
B.It is the first park welcoming all visitors.
C.It is a park west of the Mississippi river.
D.It is a modern park without biking trails.
【2】Why are dumped tires a dangerous addition to the environment?
A.They are ugly to see.
B.They release harmful gasses.
C.They are made up of plastic.
D.They could only be used to pave the new trail.
【3】What does David mean in the last paragraph?
A.It is the park’s responsibility to recycle.
B.The park is built on dumped materials.
C.The park successfully recycled dumped tires.
D.It is possible to turn everything into useful things.
【4】Which of the following is the best title of the text?
A.Areas of Reusing Tires
B.Methods of Rebuilding a Trail
C.Tires Transformed into a New Hiking Trail
D.Officials and People Working Together to Recycle Tires
25、In Washington DC, there is an entrepreneurial (创业的) teen, who owns and _________ his own bakery business. Young Michael Platt is the owner of Michael’s Desserts.
Born with a (n) _________ love for sweets, he became _________ in baking when he was nine. Since he was diagnosed with severe epilepsy (癫痫) at 10, Michael has been homeschooled by his mother. With his activities _________ by his medical condition, Michael threw himself into _________ However, this is not just a (n) _________ bakery business. It operates on a one for one donation model for every cupcake sold he _________ one to the homeless.
“I knew that I wanted to start a (n) _________, but I knew I didn’t just want to make_________ -I also wanted to ____________ people in need at the same time, “he says. His business ____________ creates new baked goods, which include ____________ cookies and cupcakes, and cupcakes are his biggest seller.
Stephanie Gerstenblith, one of his ____________, comes to buy cupcakes every day. She says that Michael’s cupcakes are not only delicious, but also have ____________her to “provide everyone with sweetness”.
____________ running his bakery, Michael hosts bake sales for the non-profit No Kid Hungry. Jessica Bomberg, a leader of fund-raising for the campaign. says. “Young heroes like Michael prove that everyone can make a difference in society.
It is Michael’s faith that everyone should take the responsibility to take care of others. “When I see people lack foods, I want to give them something.” he says. “It’s my way of telling them that they haven’t been forgotten.”
【1】
A.displays
B.increases
C.runs
D.evaluates
【2】
A.occasional
B.shocking
C.abnormal
D.incredible
【3】
A.interested
B.convinced
C.disappointed
D.tired
【4】
A.guided
B.limited
C.delayed
D.improved
【5】
A.baking
B.study
C.work
D.research
【6】
A.difficult
B.strange
C.special
D.ordinary
【7】
A.returns
B.shows
C.gives
D.lends
【8】
A.innovation
B.business
C.school
D.conversation
【9】
A.history
B.friends
C.money
D.mistakes
【10】
A.help
B.detect
C.teach
D.save
【11】
A.apparently
B.barely
C.potentially
D.constantly
【12】
A.simple
B.popular
C.official
D.meaningful
【13】
A.classmates
B.customers
C.relatives
D.colleagues
【14】
A.inspired
B.warned
C.forced
D.asked
【15】
A.Rather than
B.Such as
C.Due to
D.Apart from
26、假设你是红星中学高三(1)班的学生李华,请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序,为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短文,讲述上周你参加学校英文歌曲演唱比赛的过程。词数不少于60。
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