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1、As the government looks to cutting down air pollution in the country, car makers are making efforts to ______the growing demand for environmentally friendly cars.
A. turn to B. subscribe to C. submit to D. cater to
2、 In order to improve my English, I have made it a part of my daily _______ to listen to BBC every day.
A. course B. regulation C. access D. routine
3、Hardly had Sabrina finished her words when Albert said ______, “Don’t be so mean,” pointing a finger of warning at her.
A. dreadfully B. guiltily
C. indirectly D. sharply
4、____________and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.
A. Collected B. To collect
C. Having collected D. Collecting
5、_______the fierce competition in finding a good job in big cities, many fresh graduates are still trying their fortune in Beijing.
A.Apart from B.Regardless of
C.Instead of D.With regard to
6、Nowadays robots ____________ to do more dangerous tasks for human beings.
A. are being programmed B. are programming
C. will be programmed D. will program
7、The guide told them not to eat the mushroom, ______ that there was a risk of food poisoning.
A. explained B. explaining C. to explain D. having explained
8、The majority of scientists are ________ about their achievements no matter how great they are, not liking showing off on public occasions.
A.curious B.particular C.modest D.anxious
9、Some students think that studying grammer is not helpful _______.
A．not at all
B．at all
C．all
D．very
10、Thank God! Five firemen ____escaped death when a staircase collapsed beneath their feet.
A.mildly B.nearly C.hardly D.narrowly
11、As a senior high school student, I’ll have to study harder and get used ________(be) responsible for a lot more.
A．to be
B．of being
C．of be
D．to being
12、Great changes _______ in his hometown in the last twenty years.
A. were taken place B. have taken place
C. have been taken place D. took place
13、Care and help are planned to be given to the kids________parents work in places far from' them.
A．whom
B．whose
C．their
D．which
14、Doctor Smith ________ in the university for more than 20 years before he retired last month.
A．worked
B．was working
C．has worked
D．had worked
15、________ in a quiet street, the store almost exclusively stocks rare books by women.
A．Locating
B．Located
C．Being located
D．To locate
16、She felt nervous with the whole class ________ at her.
A．stare
B．stared
C．staring
D．to stare
17、He brought me a few magazines but，to my disappointment，___was to my taste.
A．nothing B．no one C．neither D．none
18、Since Tom is always_______his job, everyone in the office is tired of him.
A.thinking about B.learning about C.complaining about D.arguing about
19、—Shall we go swimming or skiing this weekend?
—Either is OK. ________.
A．It’s up to you
B．My pleasure
C．Never mind
D．I can’t agree more
20、I regret ________ you all that our school art festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus.
A．informing
B．being informed
C．to be informed
D．to inform
21、There was a time, Wang Fuchun remembered, when all the people on Chinese trains looked more or less the same. In the late 1970s, when he started taking his photographs, everyone seemed to wear green suits and caps. The “green-skinned” trains crept between China’s main towns and cities. On board, all was chaos. Life seemed to explode on the train as if it were a stage. He did not care what seat he had, for he was on the move.
China, too, was on the move. China was rushing to the modern world, and the trains, showed it. Steam was fading; the green-skinned trains acquired fans, then air-conditioning. Then came express trains, then high-speed rail. And the passengers, too, changed. They began to wear jeans; by the 1980s they let their hair grow. The 1990s brought in a fashion for T-shirts with favourite stars. People wanted a look that was unique; they became individuals. His book Chinese on the Train, published in 2001, caught the brief span when old and new crashed.
Many slow trains had been replaced by high-speed models, as comfortable and quiet as hotels. The aisles were clear, the windows sealed. In the ordinary seats, everyone’s nose was buried in their tablets and their phones.
Over 40 years he reckoned he had ridden on 1,000 trains and covered more than 100,000 kilometres, on every line in China. He found he could not sleep properly without the clank of rails beneath him. He took about 200,000 pictures. He liked to place two of his photographs side by side. One was of a green-skinned train in 1998, with a merry line of passengers grinning out of the window. The second picture showed a pair of newly-weds (新婚夫妇) in 2015 in front of a Harmony high-speed train, holding the character for “double happiness”. He liked the message of hope. He was proud of what China had achieved.
【1】What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
A．The development of trains in China.
B．The changes that took place in China.
C．The publication of an influential book.
D．Chinese people’s habits of dressing in the past.
【2】What can we learn about Wang Fuchun according to the text?
A．He set about photographing in 1970.
B．His book featured green-skinned trains.
C．His photos focused on ordinary people.
D．He suffered from sleep disorder on the train.
【3】What did Wang Fuchun want to show by mentioning “double happiness”?
A．The great changes of trains.
B．The pride in rapid development.
C．The happy life of train passengers.
D．The breakthrough in his photographing
【4】Which of the following best describes Wang Fuchun as a photographer?
A．Ambitious.
B．Outgoing.
C．Determined.
D．Talented.
22、 Commuters of the future could get some relief from congested roads especially the peak-hour traffic if Uber’s plans for flying taxis work out.
The battery-powered aircraft looks like a cross between a small plane and a helicopter with fixed wings and rotors (旋转器). It was presented at an international technology conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
Catering for the need of shorter city travel time, the vehicle is intended to soar over traffic congestion. Uber hopes it will eventually become a form of convenient mass transport and cost commuters aboard less than using their own car, though initially it will be more expensive than that, Uber’s Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden said.The scheme still faces plenty of challenges, including certification of the new vehicle by authorities, pilot training and constructing urban air traffic management systems that prevent collisions.
Holden declared that Uber is joining NASA’s project to expand air traffic systems, which scores of other companies already belong to.
He told The Associated Press in an interview that he has no dollar figure for the total investment. He said Uber is putting some of its own money into the project, developing software, while other investors are also involved, such as aircraft manufacturers that are developing the vehicle and real estate companies that are providing so-called “skyports” where people will catch their airborne taxi.
Uber is making a bid to reform and polish up its image which has been damaged by certain negative news. Holden said those episodes did not slow development of the flying taxi project of the great company that is in transition.
【1】What result is Uber’s flying taxis aimed to achieve?
A.Better image of the company. B.Smooth flow of traffic.
C.Higher economic efficiency. D.Convenience of people’s life.
【2】Which of the statement is correct according to Holden?
A.Flying taxis are more cost-effective than driving private cars.
B.Uber has to cooperate with NASA to reach its goal.
C.The success of this project will polish up Uber’s image.
D.The final achievement of Uber’s goal relies not only on the company itself.
【3】What does the underlined word “episodes” in the passage probably mean?
A.incidents B.exchanges
C.images D.processes
【4】What is implied in the last paragraph?
A.Uber’s reputation used to be ruined by rumors.
B.Uber is to accomplish its transition period in the near future.
C.Uber is committed to developing the flying taxi project.
D.Uber has recovered from its damaged image.
23、It’s the place where smart people make smart machines work even smarter. It’s also in the heart of sunny California, a great place to start a family and raise kids. What could be better?
But something is happening to their children. Up until the age of two they develop normally. But then everything seems to go backwards. The children become locked into their own small world, unable to communicate at all.
They call it the “curse(诅咒) of Silicon Valley,” but the medical name for the condition is autism. It used to be thought that autism was a kind of mental illness. Now doctors are sure that it is a neurological disease passed down genetically. It seems that the people leading the communications revolution are having children who cannot communicate at all.
But even the parents have trouble communicating. Asperger’s Syndrome(综合症) is a mild version of autism（自闭症）. People who have it are highly intelligent and often brilliant with numbers or system but have no social skill. This very combination of symptoms makes Asperger’s sufferers into perfect computer professionals.
The Asperger’s sufferer has always been a well—known figure in popular culture. He or she was the abnormal but devoted scholar or the strange uncle or auntie who never married. But the high numbers of such people in Silicon Valley mean that they can meet others who understand them and share their interests. And while they might not be personally attractive, they can earn truly attractive amounts of money. They can get married and have kids. Unfortunately, many of the children of two Asperger’s parents seem to be developing serious autism.
There is little anyone can do. It takes hours of work just to make autistic child realize that anyone else exists. And there is no cure in sight. Some argue that no cure should be found. “It may be that autistics are essentially different from normal people, but that these differences make them invaluable for the evolution（进化）of the human race,” says Dr. Kirk Whilhelmsen of the University of California. “To get rid of the genes for autism could be extremely bad.”
It seems that the children of Silicon Valley are paying the price of genius.
【1】What can we learn about autism according to the passage?
A. They do not care about the presence of others.
B. People with autism can’t find people sharing their interests.
C. It is believed to be a kind of mental illness that can be cured.
D. They are a burden for the society.
【2】Why do people call autism “curse of Silicon Valley”？
A. Because autistic people live in Silicon Valley.
B. Because people with autism will be driven out of Silicon Valley.
C. Because many people working in Silicon Valley have autism children.
D. Because people with autism are not personally attractive and not liked by others.
【3】What can we know about Asperger’s Syndrome according to the passage?
A. Asperger’s sufferers never get married and have children.
B. Asperger’s sufferers are perfect computer professionals.
C. Asperger’s sufferers are ashamed of themselves and locked into their own world.
D. Asperger’s sufferers can be beneficial to society if they are cured.
【4】What does Dr Kirk Whilhelmsen think of autism?
A. It is not completely a bad thing.
B. It is harmful to society.
C. It is a punishment to those working in Silicon Valley.
D. People with autism should never marry.
24、Usually, you spend most of your time at home. 【1】 However, with all the smells a home experiences, such as those created by cooking, people and pets, keeping it smelling good is often a difficult task. A bad-smelling home is not only unpleasant to visit, but gives the impression that your home is also unclean, which isn’t always the case. Fortunately, you can keep your home smelling fresh and clean with a few techniques.
【2】 Additionally, pick up any objects from the floor, such as clothing or towels, and place them in the box. Wash your dishes daily, which will keep your home smelling fresh.
Dust the objects in your home once weekly. Rub a soft cloth over your television and top of furniture to remove the dusty layer. Use a polishing spray for extra shine.
Wash your bedclothes on a weekly basis. Sheets, blankets and pillow cases often hold germs, which cause a smell to occur. So wash them regularly. 【3】
Bathe your dog and its bedding regularly. A dog’s smell can transmit from the animal to your floors, furniture and bedclothes. Wash the dog to prevent smells, as well as dirt, mud and other materials from being transferred from your dog to your items in your home. 【4】 Brushing daily can also release smells and materials that can cause the dog to create a foul smell in your home.
Shampoo（用洗涤剂洗）your carpets. 【5】 So the dirty carpets can make your entire home smell not-so-fresh. Cleaning carpets can remove any trapped smells as well.
A．Most dogs like having a bath.
B．Wipe down your kitchen daily.
C．You find your home is always in a mess.
D．Smells often become trapped in the material.
E．Most dogs benefit from an once-a-week bath.
F．Obviously, it’s worthwhile to spend time on them.
G．It is certain that you want a home which smells fresh.
25、 Music is something I could never live without. Without music, I was _______, very quiet and the type of person that would only _______ when asked to. Music allowed me to _______ myself and be as loud as I wanted. There was nothing that could keep me away from it _______ high school.
The high school choir director was holding auditions (试镜). It was my _______ to enter the room. I walked in. I _______ every note in the song; it was amazing. I breathed a sigh of _______.
A week later, I had a dance audition for show choir. I _______ that I had done an amazing job at smiling the entire _______, hitting each pop and lock. Weeks passed and the list of who had made it into show choir was ________.
“Angelica H.…alternate (替补).” After I saw this, my ________ disappeared. I was torn from something that I thought ________ me.
A year passed, and I was at a restaurant that also held karaoke to the customers. My parents ________ me to go up and sing. I said no at first, but ________ I got enough courage to go up. I started off my ________ and gained more confidence gradually. While I hit the high notes, the people eating ________ me. I realized that ________ to get into one program did not mean I had to give up all hope. I still loved to sing; I still had that ________. The lesson I learned was that if you are ________ or do not get the expected outcome, and it's something you ________, don't give up. Instead, work just as hard.
【1】A.stubborn B.shy C.modest D.independent
【2】A.dream B.laugh C.talk D.complain
【3】A.doubt B.express C.teach D.behave
【4】A.after B.since C.during D.until
【5】A.turn B.honor C.duty D.right
【6】A.tried B.hit C.wrote D.introduced
【7】A.relief B.regret C.sadness D.impatience
【8】A.predicted B.decided C.imagined D.felt
【9】A.meeting B.journey C.ceremony D.performance
【10】A.ignored B.forgotten C.posted D.expected
【11】A.confidence B.nervousness C.confusion D.pride
【12】A.thrilled B.protected C.distinguished D.suited
【13】A.encouraged B.allowed C.ordered D.promised
【14】A.secretly B.finally C.immediately D.luckily
【15】A.meal B.dance C.song D.audition
【16】A.rewarded B.cheered C.interviewed D.recognized
【17】A.begging B.refusing C.attempting D.failing
【18】A.enthusiasm B.imagination C.toughness D.experience
【19】A.given away B.picked up C.turned down D.taken in
【20】A.learn B.fear C.pick D.love
26、假定你是李明，你的新西兰朋友Steven向你了解中国在抗击新冠肺炎(COVID-19)的成就。请你根据下列要点给他回复一封电子邮件。
1.英明的领导做出的正确决定；2.强有力的政府给病人免费治疗；3.专业敬职的医生和配合的人民。
注意:
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已经给出，但不计入总词数。
参考词汇:Lock down封城；free medication免费医疗；specialized and dedicated专业敬职
Dear Steven,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for how successful China is in struggling against COVID-19. Thank you for your concern.
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Best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
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