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1、____ back made her parents angry and sad.
A.Not her coming B.your coming
C.Her not coming D.Her no coming
2、Most students believe it’s nice to donate blood for it could save somebody’s life while others insist that we ________ blood for it may cause some illnesses.
A.don’t donate B.wouldn’t donate C.might not donate D.not donate
3、—Macron, handsome and talented, is the youngest person ever to be elected as President of France. Don’t you think he is a real role model for us young man?
—Yeah, maybe. But rumor has it that he went ________ after he married Brigitte Trogneux, 24 years his senior.
A. carrot and stick B. ups and downs
C. from rags to riches D. out of the blue
4、It’s really dangerous to work on the roof. ________, you should take care of yourself.
A．Therefore
B．However
C．Otherwise
D．Yet
5、I wanted some more coffee but there was left.
A. none B. no one C. nothing D. Anything
6、I first met Tom 2 years ago. At that time he _____ for a job interview.
A.is preparing B.has prepared C.will prepare D.was preparing
7、He made up his mind to devote all he had to_______ those poor children.
A. help B. helping C. have helped D. having helped
8、______ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.
A. Far from B. Apart from
C. Instead of D. Regardless of
9、—When shall we start the reconstruction of the old buildings?
—Not until_ by the local government．
A．will our program be approved
B．our program will be approved
C．has our program been approved
D．' our program has been approved '
10、—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
11、Linda__________go to see Jay Chou's performance this weekend, but it all depends on whether she can finish the task before Friday.
A.might B.must C.need D.can .
12、It was _____ impossible for anyone to get admitted without the password.
A. quite B. pretty
C. rather D. fairly
13、The street is beautiful, for there are trees on ________.
A. neither side B. either side
C. both side D. all sides
14、As a neighbor of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Guangxi is _____ the attraction of foreign investment to help build a high-quality economy.
A.prioritizing B.providing C.prohibiting D.purchasing
15、President Xi Jinping urged that officials and public figures _________by example and _______ good values among Chinese citizens, especially the younger generation.
A. leads, promotes B. led, promoted
C. lead, promote D. have led, promoted
16、Tom will succeed ______your property(财产) after your death, but I don’t think he is_____success．
A．in; / B．at; a
C．to; a D．from; a
17、She tried hard to keep calm in face of the students, but the sweat on her forehead ______her_______.
A. shut; off B. turned; down
C. showed; out D. gave; away
18、Public schools in the United States have to be ____about religion, even though they close for holidays like Christmas.
A.negative B.neutral C.pessimistic D.passive
19、This company can ______ a lot money for the country in a year.
A．bring up
B．bring in
C．bring down
D．bring out
20、This crop does not do well in soils _________the one for which it has been specially developed.
A.outside B.other than C.beyond D.rather than
21、 In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter’s end. So it’s no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.
Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others elevate the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.
One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too.
“There’s something about their delicate nature that appeals to me,” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “I’ve broken eggs at every stage of the process — from the very beginning to the very, very end.”
But there’s an appeal in that vulnerability(易损性). “There’s part of this sickening horror of knowing you’re walking on the edge with this, that I kind of like, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chast’s designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness.
Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer protection against evil.
“There’s an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not exist in the world.” says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.
【1】People in many cultures honor the egg because _______________.
A.it is their major source of protein in winter
B.it is a welcome sign of the approach of spring
C.it can bring wealth and honor to them
D.it can easily be made into a work of art
【2】What does the underlined word “elevate” in Paragraph 2 mean ?
A.carve B.promote C.place D.lower
【3】Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs?
A.She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end.
B.She always achieves great pleasure from designing something new.
C.She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed.
D.She believes there won’t be evil in the world once the egg is made.
【4】The following statements are right except that _______________.
A.the decorated “eggs” are favored as a form of fancy art in Russia
B.contemporary artists draw on eggs to reflect anxieties of people today
C.the delicate nature of eggs appeals to Roz Chast
D.eggs provide a hard and unique surface to paint on
22、Grandparents Answer a Call
As a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms. Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.
No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama’s mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by grandparents. Com, 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson ’s decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama’s family.
“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn’t get away from home far enough for fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,” says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents.“We now realize how important family is and how important it is”to be near them, especially when you’re raising children.”
Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices, but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.
【1】Why was Garza’s move a success?
A. It strengthened her family ties.
B. It improved her living conditions.
C. It enabled her to make more friends.
D. It helped her know more new places.
【2】What was the reaction of the public to Mrs. Robinson’s decision?
A. 17% expressed their support for it.
B. Few people responded sympathetically.
C. 83% believed it had a bad influence.
D. The majority thought it was a trend.
【3】What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?
A. They were unsure of themselves.
B. They were eager to raise more children.
C. They wanted to live away from their parents.
D. They had little respect for their grandparents.
【4】What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?
A. Make decisions in the best interests of their own.
B. Ask their children to pay more visits to them.
C. Sacrifice for their struggling children.
D. Get to know themselves better.
23、I’m a talker. I’m into debating, gossiping and teasing. I solve problems by talking them through. This works perfectly well when I have people to talk to. Under lockdown, however, I’ve only had my partner, Peter. We not only lived, worked and traveled together, we socialized together, too. Under the first UK lockdown, our constant closeness began to feel uncomfortable.
For the first time in our 10 years together, we needed to be alone. I tried to manufacture this by going on walks on my own, but a short walk in the local park wasn’t doing the job. I considered my options and hit upon an idea: the semi-solo hike. Could we do a circular hike but walk in different directions? This would give us the space and peace of a solo hike. It felt like a promising compromise, so I told him about it. He thought it was thoroughly silly but agreed to give it a try.
We started with a four-mile loop(环形)from Reeth. At the start, we parted ways. At first, I was aware of how close we were, which lessened the appeal. Walking alone offers freedom and alone time, but here I was with my boyfriend nearby. As I gained ground, however, I found myself very much alone. I set my own pace, and I decided to take my time.
I sat on a rock and breathed out. That moment-with the weak sun through the clouds and the breeze blowing across makeshift(临时的)pools-felt extraordinary to me. I was born and raised in London and had never imagined leaving until I met an outdoorsman(野外活动爱好者). Now, my former life as a city girl felt crazy. Realizing what I had gained, I felt the tension leave me. There, in the chilly air, I no longer needed to talk. The semi-solo hike gave us a shared experience with added room to breathe. I didn’t see Peter en route(在途中)but reunited back where we started, both of us sheepish(难为情的)but pleased. The semi-solo hike is admittedly silly in theory, but for me it has been a lifeline. It has given me the gift of time alone and, in a year of constant closeness, the joy of reuniting.
【1】Why did the author decide to do a semi-solo hike?
A．To get rid of the lockdown.
B．To find some individual space.
C．To meet more people to socialize.
D．To seek the pleasure of reuniting
【2】How did the author feel at the beginning of the hike?
A．Curious.
B．Thrilled.
C．Unsatisfied.
D．Relaxed.
【3】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Interest is the best teacher.
B．Exercise helps increase confidence.
C．Living in the city limits our imagination.
D．An appropriate distance creates happiness.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．Hiking together
B．Spending time apart
C．Taking exercise alone
D．Reuniting with my partner
24、History of amusement parks takes us back to the barperiodic fairs，like the Bartholomew Fair which started in England.These can be considered a parent for the modern amusement park.Opening in the Elizabethan period，the fair had developed as a center of amusement with entertainment with fun，food，games，and many other attractions.The beer festival held in Munich，Germany which started in 1810 and the county and state fairs in the US，also played a part in the brief history of amusement parks.Unlike the Bartholomew Fair，these annual events were usually held during an important time when crops were ripe，which deserved to be marked.
Amusement parks are also known to have grown out of the pleasure gardens that became very popular at the start of the Industrial Revolution.These were the zones where one could shun the dull urban life for a short while.We can find the oldest and stillsurviving amusement park in the world：Bakken in Denmark，which opened in 1583.These parks consisted of fireworks displays，rides and the modern railroad to accommodate the growing expectations from their customers.
Another turning point in the history of amusement parks was the world’s fairs which began in 1851.The Crystal Palace in London，England was a landmark and celebrated the industrial achievements of the world.These were seen as symbols of economic and industrial success.In the last decade of the 19th century，the electric trolley lines became extremely popular.Mechanical amusements，dance halls，sports fields，and restaurants were included as regular entertainments，as the history of amusement parks reflects.
The golden age in the brief history of amusement parks didn’t appear until people especially Americans spent less time on work and got a steady rise in their personal income.A number of amusement parks including the kiddie park were set up outside major cities and in the countryside，to make full use of this new economic opportunity.The original Kiddie Park is located in San Antonio，Texas and is still in operation today.
【1】What was the purpose of the early Munich beer festival?
A．To celebrate harvest together.
B．To show local attractions.
C．To create a stable agricultural market.
D．To found a center of amusement.
【2】What does the underlined word “shun” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Experience.
B．Complain.
C．Tolerate.
D．Avoid.
【3】What made the amusement parks fully developed?
A．The Industrial Revolution.
B．Advances in technology.
C．More time and money for fun.
D．Economic and industrial success.
【4】How does the writer mainly develop the text?
A．By comparing amusement parks.
B．By providing examples.
C．By describing historical events.
D．By commenting on events.
25、What would happen if the human brain was connected to a powerful computer? That is what Kevin Warwick, a professor at the University of Reading, U.K.,________ to find out. “I want to have a go at completely changing what it means to be ________,” he says,
Soon he will have an ________. A glass tube will be placed around a group of nerves in his arm. Inside the tube there will be tiny computer circuits. These will ________ messages being sent to the brain and send them to a computer.
“Pain provides a clear electronic signal on the nervous system as it moves from its ________ of origin to the brain. We want to find out what happens if that signal is sent to the computer and then played back again. Will I feel the ________ pain?” says Kevin Warwick.
It is not just about ________. The human nervous system sends a wide variety of other messages to the brain, so there could be many different ________. The computer could provide the eyes for a blind person. Anxious or depressed people are often given drugs to make them feel ________. But what if they could download feelings of happiness directly into their minds? Imagine you are thousands of miles away from your loved ones. You love them and ________ to be back with them. Then you store these ________ on a computer and send them to your family as an e-mail.
Professor Warwick believes that the success of his new experiment could lead to the evolution, of humans. A human will be one ________ to use the memory and mathematical power of the computer. He or she will be able to communicate thoughts and feelings ________ across the planet using the Internet. People have used their intelligence to create increasingly intelligent ________. Has the time now come for the two to ________ together?
【1】
A．manages
B．helps
C．intends
D．tends
【2】
A．advanced
B．human
C．artificial
D．competitive
【3】
A．operation
B．adjustment
C．assessment
D．examination
【4】
A．give off
B．turn into
C．pick up
D．make up
【5】
A．level
B．space
C．moment
D．point
【6】
A．awful
B．usual
C．same
D．slight
【7】
A．signals
B．pain
C．brain
D．messages
【8】
A．explanations
B．applications
C．systems
D．problems
【9】
A．better
B．stronger
C．wiser
D．worse
【10】
A．prefer
B．agree
C．long
D．refuse
【11】
A．feelings
B．greetings
C．requests
D．memories
【12】
A．able
B．willing
C．born
D．afraid
【13】
A．indirectly
B．separately
C．directly
D．purposelessly
【14】
A．worlds
B．machines
C．websites
D．bodies
【15】
A．learn
B．meet
C．develop
D．join
26、你的朋友王林刚转学去了一所新学校，学校的各个学生社团(associations)正在纳新。面对众多的选择，王林没了主意，写信向你求助。假如你是李越，你认为可以考虑参加篮球协会(the Basketball Association)或者英语俱乐部(the English Club)。请你用英语给王林写一封100—120词的信，推荐这两个社团，并分别说明推荐理由。
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