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1、The hat looks more beautiful than that one which costs almost twice __________.
A．as much
B．as many
C．so much
D．so many
2、I had ______ wanted to rush outside and leave all the frustrating things behind but something told me I had to stay and face the music.
A.gracefully B.reluctantly C.essentially D.desperately
3、 The problem should be handled very carefully to balance the needs of people with __________ of nature．
A． ones B． this C． those D． that
4、______ difficulty, you can reach me at this number. I’m always at your service.
A.In favor of B.In terms of C.In case of D.In spite of
5、Although medical science ________ control over several dangerous diseases, what worries us is that some of them are returning.
A．achieved
B．has achieved
C．will achieve
D．had achieved
6、---Six o’clock in the morning? –
---No, don't call me that early in the morning. I _________.
A. sleep B. will be sleeping
C. am sleeping D. will sleep
7、In the beauty competition, women are asked_______ some of the exercises ________ the music.
A. performing to; to B. performing; with
C. to perform; to D. to perform; by
8、Before the wedding party is held, why donˈt you let me ________ your sitting-room?
A．decorate
B．reflect
C．arrange
D．rebuild
9、---How do you find the movie Nobodies released recently?
---It’s fantastic. What a huge box office hit on the first day！And it has been _____ ever since.
A. catching on B. pushing on
C. carrying on D. counting on
10、The permanent solution to the trade war between China and America must ________ America withdrawing extra taxes.
A.interfere B.involve C.deliver D.distribute
11、The company is putting more money into the building of a new factory _______ the fast growing demand for the products in the market.
A．in response to
B．in return for
C．in case of
D．in charge of
12、Experts believe people can waste less food by shopping only when it is necessary.
A．why
B．where
C．that
D．what
13、I lost ________ book. Could you lend me ________?
A．me; your
B．my; yours
C．mine; you
D．me; yours
14、________ Jane________ her brother is going to the movies this weekend. One of them has to stay at home to look after their sick mother.
A．Neither; nor
B．Either; or
C．Both; and
D．Not only; but also
15、“Things_____ never come again!” I couldn't help talking to myself.
A．lost
B．losing
C．to lose
D．have lost
16、—When are you going to return my notebook?
—Don't worry. You ________ have it soon, I promise.
A．may
B．should
C．shall
D．must
17、______we'll go swimming tomorrow depends on the weather.
A．If
B．Whether
C．That
D．Where
18、The method seemed to work, as I gained the respect of my ________, peers, and subordinates.
A．alumni
B．interns
C．colleagues
D．seniors
19、It is not easy to find out everything about her childhood; _________, she herself would wish to put those matters behind her.
A. instead B. besides C. otherwise D. therefore
20、The customer and the seller argued for quite some time before they finally agreed the price．
A．on B．with
C．to D．at
21、Han Tianheng picked up a carving knife at the age of 6 and never put it down. Today, the 79 year-old artist, one of China’s most respected living masters of seal carving(印章雕刻), calligraphy and Chinese painting, still remembers the incident the first time he held a knife in his hand.
“I cut my thumb badly and was scared by the bloody sight,” he said, adding that his mother applied ashes because she couldn’t afford to take him to a hospital. “The cut left a scar, which is still clear today.”
An eye for an eye and blood for blood, the incident didn’t set him back. Instead, it aroused his passion for the ancient art form. He was determined to pursue a path that would lead to a career in seal carving. Han said.
The journey of art exploration was a little bumpy for the young man in his pursue for excellence, and his seal works were seriously criticized by a famous old painter.
Most would have crumbled under the criticism, not Han. It made him even more determined. After six months’ hard work, he visited the painter again.
“This time, he asked me to carve a seal for him. This was positive affirmation,” Han said. “Praise is candy and criticism is medicine. We can live without candy, but cannot live without medicine when ill.”
Han rose to fame during the early 1960s famous for bird and insect seal art. Han’s seals are an essential ending part on the paintings of a long list of well-known artists.
“A seal for a good painting is like the buttons for an haute couture(高档女子时装). An experienced tailor always knows how to choose buttons that matches the whole style. What’s more, a good seal carver should keep his own style, and at the same time go well with the painting’s style.” he said.
【1】What influence did the incident have on Han when he was six?
A．He got injured very seriously.
B．He learned how to use a knife.
C．It aroused his interest in seal carving.
D．It helped him learn how hard life was.
【2】What does the underlined word “bumpy” in Para.4 mean ?
A．Smooth
B．Inspiring
C．Boring
D．Tough
【3】In Han’s opinion, what do an experienced tailor and a good seal carver share?
A．The huge respect they earn.
B．The flexibility they display at work.
C．The targeted customers they serve.
D．The efforts they have to make to succeed.
【4】In which section, of a newspaper does this text most probably appear?
A．Education.
B．Events.
C．Entertainment.
D．People.
22、Table tennis may not seem a reasonable option for someone with no arms — but Ibrahim Hamadtou doesn't believe in limits. The 48-year-old Egyptian Paralympian breaks the barrier by holding the paddle (球拍) in his mouth and using his right foot to serve the ball.
Hamadtou, who lost his arms in a train accident at the age of ten, was drawn to table tennis after being challenged by a friend. "I was once watching a match between two of my friends," Hamadtou explains. "They disagreed on a point, When I counted the point in favor of one of them, the other player told me, 'Mind your own business as you will never be able to play.' It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis."
It took Hamadtou three years to master the sport. He says the biggest challenge was figuring out the best way to control his body. "I was trying first to use the bat under the arm, and I also tried using other things, which weren't working so well. Finally, I tried using my mouth. It took me nearly a year of practice to get used to holding the paddle with my mouth and making the serve. With practice and playing regularly, this skill was improved."
The Egyptian's incredible talent came to light in 2014 when he was awarded the best Arab Athlete of the year. He won a silver medal at the 2016 African Championships, qualified for his first Paralympics in 2016 at 43, and then again for the 2020 Tokyo Games at 48.
The inspiring athlete says, "The disability is not in arms or legs but to give up in whatever you would like to do."
【1】What made Hamadtou take up table tennis?
A．His passion for table-tennis.
B．His ambition to prove himself.
C．His willingness to inspire others.
D．His suffering in a train accident.
【2】What was the most difficult for Hamadtou to play table tennis?
A．Serving the ball with his mouth.
B．Holding the paddle under his arm.
C．Practicing strengthening his muscles.
D．Playing the game with the right body parts.
【3】What can we learn about Hamadtou from the text?
A．He was recognized as a gifted player at 41.
B．He was awarded the best athlete in Africa.
C．He won a medal in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
D．He realized his dream of winning a gold medal.
【4】What message does the story convey?
A．Well begun is half done.
B．Love breaks down barriers.
C．Success gives people delight.
D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
23、How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap, which means the symptoms are similar to each other. The viruses that cause colds, the flu and COVID-19 are spread the same way-through droplets from the nose and mouth of infected people.
The time varies when someone with any of the illnesses will start feeling sick. Some people infected with the coronavirus (冠状病毒) don’t experience any symptoms, but it’s still possible for them to spread it.
Cough, fever, tiredness and muscle aches are common to both the flu and COVID-19, says Kristen Coleman, as assistant research professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Common colds, meanwhile, are often milder with symptoms including a stuffy nose. Fevers are more common with the flu.
Despite some false descriptions online, the viruses have not merged (合并) to create a new illness. But it’s possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time, which some are calling “flurona”. “A co-infection of any kind can be severe or worsen your symptoms altogether,” says Coleman. “If flu cases continue to rise, we can expect to see more of these types of viral co-infections in the coming weeks or months.”
With many similar symptoms caused by the three virus types, testing remains the best choice to determine which one you may have. Some pharmacies (药房) offer testing for both viruses at the same time, Coleman notes. “This can help doctors offer the right treatment. But most do not have the ability to routinely do this, especially during a COVID-19 surge(激增),” Coleman says.
Getting vaccinated (打疫苗) helps to reduce the spread of the viruses. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is safe to get a flu and COVID-19 shot or booster at the same time.
【1】What conclusion can we draw from the second paragraph?
A．People with COVID-19 can spread it to others only when they are having obvious symptoms.
B．People with COVID-19 start to feel sick much earlier than people with other illnesses.
C．People start to feel sick around the same time with colds, the flu, or COVID-19.
D．People start to feel sick at different times for each illness.
【2】What is NOT mentioned as symptoms of a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
A．Cough.
B．Tiredness.
C．Throat aches.
D．A high temperature.
【3】What can we know from the fifth paragraph?
A．Necessary testing contributes to proper treatment.
B．COVID-19 is out of control due to lack of testing.
C．Doctors can’t treat patients without testing results.
D．Pharmacies can offer testing only with doctors’ permission.
【4】What is recommended in the passage to avoid COVID-19?
A．Getting tested.
B．Getting treated.
C．Getting assisted.
D．Getting vaccinated.
24、Readers’ Good Choice of March,2023
Bang Bang Crash
By Nic Brown
Brown tried to live out his childhood dream of being a full-time musician but then realized a love of writing. When pursuing an MFA in low, Brown wondered if he’d given up drumming. This memoir, crafted in beautiful, vivid prose, explores a life devoted to music. Music fans and anyone who has sharply changed course will find connection in Brown’s words.
Our Brave Foremothers
By Rozella Kennedy
Kennedy compiles short biographies of one hundred Black and Asian women in this interactive book. Each entry contains a brief, lively biography accompanied by aquote from the subject and an illustration by Joelle Avelino. Activists, artists, athletes, and scientists all reeive long recognition in this attractive volume.
The Watchmaker’s Daughter
By Larry Loftis
Corrie was the daughter of a Dutch watchmaker. When WWII dawned, she transformed her home into a shelter for Jews, who were never discovered, even when Corrie and her family were taken to prison. Family photos and letters paint a detailed portrait of life in a Nazi-occupied Dutch city. The extraordinary bravery of Corrie is paired with her ability to find faith and hope in darkness.
The Quarantine Princess Diaries
By Meg Cabot
Mia Renaldi is living a sweet princess life. Her country Genovia enjoys its tourism industry. But all that stops when COVID-19 hits. Now Mia must keep her country safe and healthy while dealing with her extended family. How can Mia manage all this? This latest publication in Cabot’s Princess Diaries series tackles the pandemic and imagines how Mia would handle the crisis.
【1】What does Nic Brown’s book center on?
A．Biographies of famous women.
B．People’s brave fight against Nazi.
C．A young man’s pursuit of music.
D．Life in a pandemic-struck city.
【2】Whose book can you refer to for some knowledge about World War Ⅱ?
A．Larry Loftis.
B．Nic Brown.
C．Meg Cabot.
D．Rozella Kennedy.
【3】Which book relates to situations in the COVID-19 pandemic?
A．Bang Bang Crash.
B．Our Brave Fore mothers.
C．The Watchmaker’s Daughter.
D．The Quarantine Princess Diaries.
25、I lost my sight when I was four years old by falling off a box car in a goods yard in Atlantic City and landing on my head. Now I can dimly remember the _________ of sunshine and what color red is. It would be wonderful to see again, but a(n) _________ can do strange things to people.
It ________ to me the other day that I might not have come to love life as I do if I hadn't been blind. I believe in life now. I am not so sure that I would have believed in it so deeply, _________. I don't mean that I would prefer to _______ without my eyes. I simply mean that the loss of them made me appreciate the more what I had ________.
Life, I believe, asks a continuous series of _________ to reality. In ________ of the fact they are never easy, I had my parents and teachers to help. The hardest lesson I had to learn was to believe in myself. If I hadn't been able to do that, I would have ________ and become a chair rocker on the front porch for the rest of my life. When I say belief in myself I am not talking about _________ the kind of self confidence that helps me down an ________staircase alone. That is part of it. But I mean something bigger than that: an assurance that I am, despite __________, a real, positive person; that there is a special place where I can make myself _______.
It took me years to discover and _________ this assurance. It had to start with the most elementary things. Once a man gave me an indoor baseball. I thought he was laughing at me and I was hurt. “I can't use this.” I said. “Take it with you，” he urged me, “and roll it around.” The words ________ in my head. “Roll it around！” By rolling the ball I could hear where it _______. This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal I had thought ________: playing baseball. At Philadelphia’s Overbrook School for the Blind I invented a successful variation of baseball. We called it ground ball.
All my life I have set ahead of me a series of goals and then tried to achieve them, one at a time. I had to learn my _________. It was no good crying for something that I knew at the start was wildly out of ________ because that only __________ the bitterness of failure. I would fail sometimes anyway but on the average I made progress.
【1】A. attraction B. brightness C. warmth D. charm
【2】A. crash B. experience C. catastrophe D. memory
【3】A. struck B. happened C. occurred D. appealed
【4】A. eventually B. therefore C. meanwhile D. otherwise
【5】A. choose B. stay C. go D. see
【6】A. left B. forgotten C. lost D. heard
【7】A. changes B. references C. trials D. adjustments
【8】A. terms B. favour C. spite D. place
【9】A. collapsed B. cried C. sighed D. escaped
【10】A. possibly B. simply C. frankly D. inevitably
【11】A. unbelievable B. unstable C. unfamiliar D. unlikely
【12】A. fear B. imperfection C. concern D. unfairness
【13】A. fit B. live C. stand D. realize
【14】A. abandon B. strengthen C. broaden D. regain
【15】A. stuck B. hit C. slipped D. jumped
【16】A. stopped B. fell C. bounced D. went
【17】A. reasonable B. realistic C. impossible D. potential
【18】A. dreams B. abilities C. limitations D. achievements
【19】A. control B. pity C. charge D. reach
【20】A. proposed B. invited C. included D. extended
26、假设你叫李华。临近期末，你的英国笔友John 发来邮件，询问你本学期的学习情况和假期安排。请你写封邮件，回复他的询问并感谢他的关心。内容要点如下：
1、本学期学习情况；
2、寒假计划和安排；
3、表达感谢。
注意：1、词数：100左右；
2、结束语已为你写好。
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Yours,
Li Hua
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