1、My first _______ of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
A.expression
B.attention
C.satisfaction
D.impression
2、 the police haven’t dismissed the idea, they are looking into other possibilities as well.
A. Before B. If
C. As D. While
3、Eating too much fat can ________ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.
A.result from B.attend to C.contribute to D.lead in
4、Considering the great urgency, the project is supposed ______ as soon as possible.
A. being completed B. to complete
C. to be completing D. to be completed
5、I’ve been trying to phone Charles all evening, but there must be something wrong with the network; I can’t seem to_____.
A. get through B. get off
C. get in D. get along
6、A friend indeed is a friend who won’t _____ on you when you are in need of help.
A.come out B.hold out C.break out D.run out
7、It is difficult for him to make both ends ________ with ________ cost.
A. met / rising B. meet / risen C. met / risen D. meet/ rising
8、_______you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know.
A. In case B. Now that
C. Even if D. Ever since
9、She wrote a lot of books, most of ________ were translated into foreign languages.
A.which
B.them
C.it
D.that
10、It is believed that if an event is _______, it will surely ______ the readers of the paper.
A. astonished; astonish
B. astonishing; be astonished
C. astonishing; astonish
D. astonished; be astonished
11、Watching videos ______ English.
A.makes it more convenient to learn
B.make it more convenient to learn
C.makes me more convenient to learn
D.make me more convenient to learn
12、I was about to pick up the receiver_________ the phone stopped ringing, which annoyed me a lot.
A.when B.while C.until D.as
13、---The mountain village is so beautiful.
---Yes. Moreover, ______the villagers live, there is fresh air.
A. that B. when C. where D. whether
14、American women usually identify their best friend as someone ________ they can talk frequently.
A. who B. as
C. about which D. with whom
15、—What courses are you going to learn next term?
—I don't know.But it's about time ________ on something.
A.I'd decide B.I decided
C.I decide D.I'm deciding
16、I think he was born to be an/a _________ of a newspaper.
A.sweat
B.editor
C.helicopter
D.whistle
17、John suggests __________ swimming tomorrow.
A. going B. to go
C. we will go D. we going
18、—Congratulations!I hear you’ve won the first prize in the singing competition.—You _____ be mistaken.I’m in the dance class.
A.must B.may C.should D.could
19、I think you should stop for a while and________ on your successes and failures.
A.look
B.call
C.reflect
D.take
20、Sherry has taught me that no matter how bad things seem they can ______ in the end.
A. work out B. make out
C. set out D. pick out
21、 For the many eager readers who hope to find some solutions to life’s questions through reading, a newly-published Chinese-English bilingual (双语的) version of How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business School in the United States, might provide a few answers. It has been released as part of a series of books, entitled Harvard Business Review Classics.
In How Will You Measure Your Life, the book’s author raises three questions: How can I be sure that I’ll be happy in my career? How can I be sure that my relationships with my spouse (配偶) and my family become lasting source of happiness? How can be sure’ I’ll stay out of prison?
He then provides his understanding and thoughts into them by using lessons from some of the world’s greatest businesses.
Christensen’s ideas have inspired a large number of people around the globe. Roan Kang, general manager of marketing and operations of Microsoft’s Greater China Region, is one of them. He was lucky to have met the author himself when Christensen delivered speech to Kang’s company a few years ago.
“I agree with Christensen’s point that too many people use material wealth or social status as ways to measure success, while in reality, it is doing purposeful work that helps others and improves society that is truly meaningful,” Kang says, adding that he hopes the book will inspire more young people.
Kang, 45, also supports Christensen’s idea that “your time is the most precious of resources”, which he says, is something he learned firsthand while working with Bill Gates.
“After you’ve’ figured out what your top priorities (优先级) are in life and in your work, you have to be strict with yourself and make sure you constantly put your time into those priorities.”
【1】What do we know about Clayton Christensen from the text?
A.He is trapped in an unhappy marriage.
B.He has worked in Microsoft for a long time.
C.He is good at linking up theory with practice.
D.He is a famous businessman named by Forbes.
【2】What can we find in How Will You Measure Your Life?
A.How to marry Mr. or Mrs. Right.
B.Practical ways to earn good money in business
C.How to communicate with lawyers and judges.
D.Getting on well with family does benefit one’s life.
【3】What can we conclude from Roan Kang’s words according to the text?
A.Material wealth is no longer the way to measure success.
B.Making the best of time is a promise to efficiency.
C.Family affairs in our life should be the first to deal with.
D.Doing purposeful work can inspire more young people.
【4】Why does the author write the text?
A.To make clear that life is colorful.
B.To show how successful Christensen is.
C.To introduce an inspiring book.
D.To share the key to success.
22、Human Environments Photo Contest
Time: It will run from September 1st through December 31st,2020.
Theme: Human Environments—How to protect our living environments
Introduction: Throughout history, humans have learned how to build custom environments to meet both their private and public lives, and have progressively perfected such spaces to adjust to their increasing needs. In 2020, how do our man-made environments look and what do they say about the contemporary societies we live in?
Categories: “Single Image” for single photographs; “Series” for full projects
Who can enter: Open to all students in the world.
Entry fee: $10 for a single entry
Prizes: The 1st prize winner will receive $100 in CASH and a gold medal.
The 2nd and 3rd prize winners will each receive $50 in CASH and a silver medal.
Contest Rules:
(1) Submitted photo (s) must be your original creation!
(2)Your photo (s) should not be larger than 8.5x 11 in size.
Image requirements: jpg format; at least 1440px wide; 300dpi is preferable, but 72dpi will work as well.
Online submission of digital photographs is via the website. If you’d like to participate in the “Single Image” category, you can send a maximum of 3 images. If you’d like to enter the “Series’ category, you should send a selection of 10-15 images from the same project.
Copyright: Full ownership of the copyright for every submitted image remains with its author. You can grant(授予) FotoRoom the possibility to use the submitted images on its website.
Digital Submissions: If your photo is digitally created, then you should follow these two steps:
(1)Fill out this entry form and click to submit.
(2)Then you MUST email your file to art@ photocontest. com.
Mail Submissions: If your photo is on paper or any other non-digital format, then mail your entry form and artwork to: SAVE THE FROGS!
P.O. Box 78758 Los Angeles, CA90016 the USA
【1】What can we know about the contest?
A.All people can take part in it.
B.It lasts for a few months in 2020.
C.Its theme is about environment pollution.
D.There is only one category for the contest.
【2】Students who want to participate in the contest________.
A.must pay the entry fee
B.must be good at photographing
C.must be active in protecting the environment
D.should hand in their photos before September 1st
【3】What will happen if a participant wins the first prize?
A.He will receive $100 and two medals.
B.He will receive$100 and a gold medal.
C.He will lose his ownership of his prize-winning work.
D.He will see his prize-winning work at art@photocontest.com.
【4】The photos students use to participate in the contest________.
A.can’t be over 3 images
B.must be 8.5 x 11 in size
C.should be their original work
D.have no limit in the number
【5】The digitally created photo________.
A.must be 1440px wide
B.has a high chance to win
C.is not allowed to be competed
D.has a different submitting way from photos on paper
23、A Korean wave is sweeping across China, with many Chinese women worshiping South Korean actors Kin Soo hyun and Lee Min ho as demigods(偶像).Chinese netizens(网民) always have different opinions.Over South Korean TV dramas, but there is no doubt that programs from the neighboring country are now enjoying a new round of popularity in China, And a big part of the credit for that goes to You Who Came From The Star, the South Korean TV series which is on the air now.
You Who Came From The Star and The Heirs (继承者们) have been subjects of hot online discussions throughout Asia.Besides, the book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, read by the hero You Who Came From The Star was a hard to get item on Amazon for a while.
The two TV programs have several common elements (因素):a tall, handsome, and rich hero who loves the heroine blindly and always protects her, and an equally handsome man madly in love with the same woman.Both programs describe the purity of love, which is expressed through a kiss or a warm hug.Perhaps that’s the secret of their success; perhaps people still like Cinderella type stories.
The widening wealth gap is a matter of social concern both in South Korea and China, and the challenges that young people face in their hope for a better life might have caused many ordinary girls to dream of marrying rich, caring men.This is precisely what the popular South Korean TV drams describe.In fact, South Korean TV dramas are tailored to meet the market’s demands.
Many netizens even said at an earlier time that South Korean TV dramas had become popular because of their stereotyped (模式化的) themes: traffic accidents, cancer and other incurable diseases.But all that has changed with the success of You Who Came From The Star and The Heirs, which Chinese directors can use as examples, as well as inspiration, to improve their productions.
【1】 What is the main reason for a new round of popularity in China?
A.The dramas are from the neighboring country North Korea.
B.Most of the Chinese netizens have voted for them.
C.The actors in the dramas are all gods.
D.It is because of You Who Came From The Star.
【2】Which is NOT included in the elements for the success of South Korean dramas?
A.Charming pure love stories.
B.A tender kiss and a warm hug.
C.Handsome and rich heroes.
D.The heroine’s blind love with the rich.
【3】The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means that they are designed to _______.
A.develop in a large scale
B.be measured to a certain size
C.meet popular taste purposely
D.be shown in a big market
【4】 The main purpose of stereotyped themes in South Korean dramas is to________.
A.present an idea B.attract TV viewers
C.make them colorful D.arouse some challenges
24、A Step-by-Step guide to Writing Great Papers
Time For Kids
Want to be a better writer? TFK’s “Write Ideas” gives your writing a rise by walking you through every step involved in writing a paper. Using sample papers, idea organizers and checklists, you can write better research papers, persuasive essays, news stories and much more.
Spelling, Grammar and More
English Zone
This is the perfect site for English homework; It has a section on almost every topic you will cover in English class, such as spelling, parts of speech and writing. It does not just give you summary of the topic; rather it makes sure you understand it completely.
Reading Rocks!
Reading Rockets
From this great resource, learn to love reading or to love it even more! Read articles about reading and education, and share them with your teachers and parents. You can even read books by famous authors like Jane Yolen and Patricia MacLachlan.
Definitions, Rhymes and Word Games
Merriam-Webster Word Central
If you want to review words you know and learn new ones, visit this site. Here you’ll visit a school called “Word Central” where you can click on different areas to learn things like definitions and rhymes for different words or play word games.
Help with Foreign Languages
Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library
This is a really cool site if you need help with foreign-language homework. It teaches you how to say hello in many different languages and has a lot of other useful information. It also tells how you can listen to real people saying the words in other languages.
【1】Which of the following sites can help you remember the new words?
A. Time For Kids. B. English Zone
C. Reading Rockets. D. Merriam-Webster Word Central.
【2】What can “Help with Forreign Languages” teach you?
A. How to read books by famous authors.
B. How to say hello in many different languages.
C. How to write better research papers.
D. How to use grammar in a right way.
【3】The ad is mainly intended .
A. to increase the students’ learning skills
B. to offer some useful sites in language study
C. to attract the students to join some learning clubs
D. to help students understand language study better
25、Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors. When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese ________ at my face, but I pushed them ________. My mom believed I would learn when I was ready. But the ________ never came.
On a Chinese New Year's Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but all I could do was stare at him, confused, shaking my head. "Still can't speak Chinese?" He ________ me, "You can't even buy a fish in Chinatown."
"Hey, this is America, not China. I'll get some right now with or without Chinese." I replied and turned to my mom for ________.
"Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu," she said, handing over a $20 bill. I ________ the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.
I found the fish ________ surrounded in a sea of customers. "I'd like to buy some fresh fish," I shouted to the fisherman. But he ________ my English words and turned to serve the next customer. The laugh of the people behind increased with their impatience. With every ________ the breath of the dragons on my back grew stronger-my blood boiling-________ me to cry out, "Xian Sheng Yu, please." "Very Xian Sheng," I repeated. The crowd burst into laughter. My face turned ________ and I ran back home ________, except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my hand.
Should I laugh or cry? They're Chinese. I'm Chinese. I should feel right at ________. Instead, I was the joke, a disgrace to the language.
Sometimes, I laugh at my fish experience, but, in the end, the joke is on ________. Every laugh is a culture ________ every laugh is my heritage fading away.
【1】
A.custom
B.games
C.characters
D.language
【2】
A.ahead
B.around
C.along
D.aside
【3】
A.success
B.study
C.time
D.attempt
【4】
A.cared about
B.laughed at
C.argued with
D.asked after
【5】
A.decision
B.permission
C.information
D.preparation
【6】
A.repeated
B.reviewed
C.spelled
D.kept
【7】
A.farm
B.stand
C.pond
D.market
【8】
A.guessed
B.forgot
C.doubted
D.ignored
【9】
A.second
B.effort
C.desire
D.movement
【10】
A.forcing
B.allowing
C.finding
D.leading
【11】
A.bright
B.blank
C.pale
D.red
【12】
A.open-mouthed
B.tongue-tied
C.empty-handed
D.broken-hearted
【13】
A.service
B.home
C.risk
D.root
【14】
A.it
B.us
C.me
D.them
【15】
A.treasured
B.lost
C.valued
D.reflected
26、假定你是李华,你校将举办太极拳(Tai Chi)比赛。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友James参加,内容包括:
1. 比赛时间;
2. 活动安排;
3. 表达期待。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当添加细节,以使行文连贯。