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1、A major fire suddenly _______ at Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday and later France television reported that the police were treating the incident as an accident.
A.worked out B.put out C.picked out D.broke out
2、— You called me at 9:00 this morning, didn’t you?
— It ________ me. I was attending a meeting then.
A．must have been
B．couldn’t have been
C．could be
D．must be
3、Some people are _______________ power, wealth or fame, but all I want is only health and happiness.
A.responsible for B.known for C.thirsty for D.thankful to
4、There is another _______to this problem which you__________
A. boundary , don’t mention B. reflection , didn’t mention
C. target , hadn’t mentioned D. dimension , haven’t mentioned
5、If you ____________ working like that, you’ll make yourself ill sooner or later.
A．set out
B．bring out
C．carry on
D．drive away
6、—How marvelous our life is with so many digital devices！
—Yes. I bet our life________the same without them.
A.isn't B.can't be C.won't be D.wouldn't be
7、________the Great Wall is Mr. Smith's dream of this year.
A．To visit
B．Visit
C．Visited
D．Visits
8、―The couple’s quarrelling and fighting last Friday ______ each other.
―I think so. Nancy was _____ in the arm and she blamed that her arm _____ the whole week.
A.wounded; injured; was hurting B.hurt; hurt; was hurting
C.hurt; wounded; was injuring D.injured; hurt; was wounding
9、—Look! Is the young lady wearing a blue dress Grace?
—No, it _____ be her. She is picking up my sister at the airport.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.can D.must
10、If we want students to become effective in multicultural settings, one thing is clear: there is no ________ for practice.
A. prescription B. substitute
C. appetite D. suspension
11、—In spring, hens start laying eggs again, bringing a welcome source of protein.
—It is ____ that lots of cultures celebrate spring by honoring the egg!
A.no doubt B.no surprise
C.no way D.no need
12、The young are all the same old song played over and over again because they like popular songs.
A. related to B. known for
C. tired of D. connected with
13、― Mr. Johnson, I’m really sorry _____ you waiting for a long time.
— I know you are very busy at the moment.
A.to have kept B.to be keeping C.to keep D.to have been kept
14、Though the college entrance exam is drawing near, study shouldn’t take up all of your time. It’s important to some time for relaxation and hobbies as well.
A. put away B. set aside C. lay down D. take off
15、It was raining________. Little Mary felt cold, so she stood ________ to her mother.
A．heavy; close
B．heavily; close
C．heavy; closely
D．heavily; closely
16、 _______ you start eating in a healthier way, weight control will become much easier.
A. unless B. Although
C. Before D. Once
17、People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and _____ this creates further problems.
A.in turn B.in brief C.in return D.in all
18、—Hello, may I know how much you ________ for your services?
—Well, the first costs $ 100 while the other two are free.
A.charge B.stand C.hunt D.ask
19、—Did you have a wonderful time at the ball last night?
—________! I’ve never had a more wonderful time all my life.
A. You bet B. No problem C. By no means D. Got it
20、 The Chinese people are kind and caring. If not, I _____ in China in the past 30 years.
A. didn’t stay B. hadn’t stayed
C. couldn’t stay D. couldn’t have stayed
21、The most complex object known to humanity is the human brain — and not only is it complex, but it is one of the few natural phenomena that science has no consciousness of. To try to replicate (复制) something that is so poorly understood may therefore seem like pride. But you have to start somewhere, and International Business Machines (IBM) and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), in Switzerland, propose to start by replicating “in silico”, one of the brain’s building blocks.
In a partnership announced, the two organizations said they would be working together to build a simulation (模拟) of a structure known as a neo-cortical（新大脑皮质的）column on a type of IBM supercomputer that is currently used to study the molecular functioning of genes. If that works, they plan to use more powerful computers to link such simulated columns together into something that mimics（模仿) a brain.
In a real brain, a neo-cortical column is a cylindrical（圆柱形的）element about a third of a millimeter in diameter and three millimeters long. It is these columns, arranged side by side like the cells of a honeycomb, which make up the famous “grey matter” that has become shorthand for human intelligence. The Blue Gene/L supercomputer that will be used for the simulation consists of enough independent processors for each to be programmed to mimic an individual nerve cell in a column.
The EPFL’s contribution to the Blue Brain Project will be to create a digital description of how the columns behave. The database from its Brain Mind Institute will provide the raw material for the simulation. Biologists and computer scientists will then connect the artificial nerve cells up in a way that mimics nature. They will do so by assigning electrical properties（电能）to them, and telling them how to communicate with each other and how they should modify their connections with one another depending on their activity.
_____________Even a single nerve cell is complicated, not least because each one has about 10,000 connections with others. And nerve cells come in great variety—relying, for example, on different chemical transmitters to carry messages across those connections. Eventually, however, a digital representation of an entire column Should occur.
Assuming that the growth of computing power continues to follow Moore’s Law, the leader of IBM’s side thinks it should be practical to mimic an entire human brain in silico this way in ten to fifteen years. Such an artificial brain would, of course, be a powerful research tool. It would allow neurological experiments that currently take days in a “web lab” to be conducted in seconds. The researchers hope that their simulated brain will reveal the secrets of how certain psychiatric and neurological, disorders develop. But that is probably not the real reason for doing it. The most interesting question, surely, is whether such an artificial brain will be intelligent, or conscious, or both.
【1】In a real brain, a neo-cortical column ____________.
A. looks like the cells of a honeycomb
B. is a simulation of a structure
C. is the famous grey matter
D. contains a large number of nerve cells
【2】What does the underlined sentence “That will be no mean feat” in Paragraph 5 indicate?
A. It is rather difficult to connect the artificial nerve ceils up.
B. The function of chemical transmitters is hard to understand.
C. A digital representation of an entire column is time-consuming.
D. A single nerve cell is complicated to identify across connections.
【3】The fundamental purpose of doing the research is probably ____________.
A. to simulate an entire human brain in silico
B. to tell us how some certain disorders emerge
C. to discover how the artificial brain would work
D. to examine whether Moores Law is still functioning
【4】What type of writing is this passage?
A. A science fiction
B. A research report
C. An official document
D. A computer advertisement
22、China’s EDward Gaming, a five-person team of the Chinese e-sports club, earned their first-ever League of Legends World Championship title with 3-2 win over South Korea’s DWG KIA in the Worlds 2021 final Reykjavik, Iceland. EDG ended a historic tournament run with their first-ever Summoner’s Cup. During the process, EDG was among the tournament favorite teams, but they didn’t look like a champion team for most of the event. They struggled in the group stage. In the final the EDG people were expected to show up, and they did.
EDG made it past the quarterfinals for the first time in the organization’s history at Worlds 2021 and made their first time past the top eight. Not only did EDG break their own curse and make the organization’s own history, but they also made League of Legends history.
“I started the journey with EDG in 2015 and had a brilliant start, along with difficulties and setbacks. Being able to win the world championship after all these years persistence, it’s been all worth it.” said 23-year-old Tian, the Grand Slam winner.
EDG, the only non-South Korean team in the last four and underdog before the final, amazed DK, the defending champion, in the opening game of the final thanks to their excellent team fight.
With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have been emerging, of which e-sports are of the hottest. Unlike texts and videos, e-sports break the barriers of language and are understandable around the world.
【1】Which of the following statement is TRUE about China’s EDward Gaming?
A．It is the most popular team.
B．Its victory is hard-fought.
C．It won the title without much difficulty.
D．It was regarded as a champion team before the final.
【2】What do Tian’s words suggest?
A．He plays an important role in the team.
B．He once regretted joining EDward Gaming.
C．He has made contributions to the victory of the team.
D．Sticking to the career is not easy but worthwhile.
【3】What does the underlined word “underdog” probably mean?
A．an outstanding team
B．a promising team
C．a weak team
D．a champion team
【4】What does the writer’s attitude towards e-sports?
A．ambiguous
B．disapproving
C．negative
D．positive
23、 “Can’t hold a candle to” is a popular expression. When there was no electricity, someone would have a servant light his way by holding a candle. The expression meant that the person who couldn’t hold a candle for you was not fit even to be your servant. Now, it means such a person cannot compete.
Another expression is“hold your tongue.”It means “to be still and not talk”. “Hold your tongue” is not something you would tell a friend. But a parent or teacher might use the expression to quiet a noisy child.
“Hold out” is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news. It means to refuse to play or work. Professional (专业的) football and baseball players “hold out” if their team refuses to pay them what they think they are worth．
The expression “hold up” has several different meanings. One is “to delay (耽误)”. A driver who is held up by heavy traffic might be late for work. Another meaning is “for a story to be thought true after surveys”. A story can hold up if it is proved true.
“Hold on” is another expression, which means “wait or stop”. As you leave for school, your brother may say, “Hold on, and you forgot your book.” It is used to ask a caller to wait und not to hang up his or her telephone.
Our final expression is “hold the line”. This means “to keep a problem or situation from getting worse — to hold steady”. For example, the president may say he will “hold the line on taxes”. He means there will be no increase in taxes.
【1】In which of the following sentences can the expression “can’t hold a candle to” be used?
A.Some footballers refuse to play a game.
B.Someone else is wanted on the phone.
C.Someone is not equal to a job.
D.Someone is delayed by heavy traffic.
【2】The tone of the phrase “hold your tongue” is probably a little ________.
A.interesting B.polite
C.unfriendly D.joking
【3】If some workers “hold out”, they probably ______.
A.change their attitude B.refuse to work
C.make a promise D.show their devotion
【4】What does the author want to tell us in the passage?
A.Hold is a difficult word for learners to master.
B.Expressions made of “hold” have different meanings.
C.English has so many words and expressions.
D.Hold is one of the most popular words in English.
24、An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same tome.
In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.
In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.
The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy
And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.
Ultinatel was Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.
【1】What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?
A．To invite authors to guide readers.
B．To encourage people to read and share.
C．To involve people in community service.
D．To promote the friendship between cities.
【2】Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?
A．They had little interest in reading.
B．They were too busy to read a book.
C．They came from many different backgrounds
D．They lacked support from the local government
【3】According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?
A．In large communities with little sense of unity
B．In large cities where libraries are far from home
C．In medium-sized cities with a diverse population
D．In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached
【4】The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A．exchanged ideas with each other
B．discussed the meaning of a word
C．gamed life experience
D．used the same language
【5】According to Nacy, the degree of students of the project is judged by
A．the careful selection of a proper book
B．the growing popularity of the writers
C．the number of people who benefit from reading.
D．the number of books that each person reads.
25、 Every time I step into a climbing gym, I feel like I belong. In college, I had many friends, without ever having to work very hard to ______
But this all ____ after graduation. I moved to a strange city, had my own apartment and _____ alone. My social circle shrank (缩小) greatly. I felt completely lonely, and I even doubted whether I really ____ how to make new friends.
During this transition (过渡期), I turned to rock _______, a hobby that I picked up in college, to stay busy.
To my surprise, the climbing gym ended up becoming the perfect place to meet ____ people.
Because climbers ____ wall space at the gym, it was common for them to talk about the ways up the wall, and I ended up ____ many new friends through these talks. These short talks turned into longer conversations, and finally,____. There we could become friends easily because everyone shared one big common _____ with each other already.
I also met one of my best friends during this time. Like anyone else, we _______talking when I asked her for advice on a proper way up. But after a few hours of climbing together and talking, we ____that we had many other similar interests. She, too, was _____ more friends to climb with.
Two years later, I've kept climbing and it has become a big _____ of my life. And I’ll always be thankful that I found this community when I _____ a sense of belonging.
A．socialize
B．search
C．practice,
D．survive
A．appeared
B．remained
C．changed.
D．progressed
A．lived
B．played
C．traveled
D．studied
A．discovered
B．remembered
C．knew
D．wondered
A．walking
B．jumping
C．camping
D．climbing
A．good
B．new
C．bad
D．old
A．chose
B．shared
C．built
D．liked
A．teaching
B．helping
C．protecting
D．meeting
A．leaderships
B．friendships
C．ownerships
D．memberships
A．dream
B．life
C．interest
D．idea
A．kept
B．enjoyed
C．started
D．stopped
A．watched
B．found
C．guessed
D．doubted
A．looking for
B．caring about
C．agreeing with
D．listening to
A．problem
B．part
C．goal
D．mistake
A．created
B．gave
C．experienced
D．needed
26、假如你是李华，为了庆祝建国70周年，你校成功举办了校园艺术节活动。请你给你的英国朋友Tony写封邮件，向他介绍艺术节的相关情况，内容包括：
1．活动形式；
2．活动意义。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：建国70周年the 70th anniversary of the founding of China
Dear Tony,
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
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