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1、We can’t figure out ______ quite a number of insects and birds are dying out．
A．that B．as C．why D．when
2、Tom knew he would certainly get ________ if he was late home
A．shout at
B．to shout at
C．shouted at
D．to be shouted at
3、As life itself tells us, in a repetitive life is not the proper way to live it.
A. trapping B. trapped
C. being trapped D. having trapped
4、Let’s learn to use the problem we are facing a stepping-stone to future success.
A．to
B．for
C．as
D．by
5、______ prize for the winner of the competition is ______ two-week holiday in England.
A．The; a
B．不填; a
C．不填; the
D．The; 不填
6、We planned to climb the mountain today, but in such ______ bad weather, it seems out of ______ question.
A. a; the B. /; / C. a; a D. /; the
7、As long as my drive tester instructed me to pull into the parking lot, I was sure I ______.
A. passed B. have passed
C. was passed D. had passed
8、--- Have we ________ water? --- Yes, ________. We’d better get some.
A. given out; we have run it out B. run out of; our water has run out
C. used up; our water has been run out D. run out; our water is running out
9、— I’m sorry．I ________ at you the other day．
— Forget it．I was a bit out of control myself．
A． shouldn’t shout B． shouldn’t have shouted
C． mustn’t shout D． mustn’t have shouted
10、A(n) _____ dressed speaker is more likely to leave a pleasant impression on the audience.
A. appropriately B. informally
C. casually D. complexly
11、---Where are we going for dinner?
---I don’t mind where we go______there is my favorite food sushi.
A.in case B.as soon as C.now that D.so long as
12、PE has become part of the high school graduation examinations. ________, you’ll have to be strong enough and healthy to graduate.
A.In a word B.In fact C.In other words D.In the end
13、It is a luxury in such circumstances to expect individual attention, especially in classes students in the back rows can hardly see the blackboard.
A. that B. where
C. when D. which
14、If you _________ foreign languages, you’ll have no difficulty working in this company.
A．had a good command of
B．had good command of
C．have good command of
D．have a good command of
15、Happy like a child, I got on the bicycle and________ out onto the streets.
A.held B.handled C.hung D.headed
16、She __________ Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
A.turned up B.showed up C.picked up D.came up
17、As had been expected, Smith wasn’t appointed chairman of the committee, ______ not very popular with its members.
A. considered B. considering C. having considered D. to be considered
18、—I didn’t pass the final exam.
—I don’t think it’s surprising. You________ on your studies rather than computer games.
A．should focus
B．should have focused
C．must focus
D．must have focused
19、It’s natural that a man can hardly ______ a smile when he is informed of some good news.
A.hold up B.hold back C.hold out D.hold on
20、I would rather _______ than go out at the weekend.
A. keep quiet B. kept quiet C. stay at home D. you stay at home.
21、Since their beautiful baby daughter Ella came into their lives, James and Ola Jordan's home has undergone a transformation in the past nine months. The designer marble coffee table has lost pride of place to a playpen. "Everything is about Ella, and that is how we always wanted it to be," says adoring mum Ola. "Our home was quite stylish before she came along; now there are toys everywhere. I can't remember the life we had without her. Ella has taken over our home —and our hearts."
The former Strictly Come Dancing professionals, who married in 2002, had longed to be parents and considered themselves blessed when Ella was born during the outbreak of coronavirus after their years of medical treatment and attempts. James tells us: "People say how this time of year becomes special again when you see it through the eyes of a child. I get that. Already she loves the Christmas lights and the tree, although she isn't going to understand what it's all about.”
There is no doubt that Ella is the couple's most precious gift ---and the icing on Christmas cake for James will be the moment she says "Dada". "We all keep saying it to her, she is not having any of it," laughs 43-year-old James. "It's just 'Mama, Mama... '"says Jam: “Ola knew that I would always be a big part of bringing up our little girl. And likewise, I always knew Ola was going to be a great mum, and very hands on."
Having James around so much has been a bonus for Ola, four years younger than James. "It has just been us and our baby so I feel lucky that James has been here. But I have missed not being able to meet up with other new mums and swap advice." "Ella is yet to meet another baby, and we will arrange another room for the new family member," says James. “but at least she is lucky that she has a really funny dad. She is always laughing and is such a happy little girl."
【1】Their home was _______before they were blessed with Ella.
A．conservative
B．fashionable
C．messy
D．comfortable
【2】If you describe something as "the icing on the cake", you mean that it makes something ______.
A．even colder
B．even better
C．more surprising
D．more believable
【3】What does James mean when he says “Ella is yet to meet another baby"?
A．They are expecting a new baby.
B．Ella doesn't want any playmate.
C．James doesn't like Ella now.
D．He is simply making a joke.
【4】The story mainly tells us that______.
A．spare the rod and spoil the child
B．a wife 's health is a man's wealth
C．parents are over the moon about a baby
D．all the glory comes from mothers
22、The 2023 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across theGlobe — Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.
This competition invites painting and calligraphy enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event. Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations (提名).
If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.
Here are the requirements:
Who Can Apply
The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no restrictions on age or nationality.
Submission Dates
Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2023 to June 30, 2023 (Beijing Time).
Announcement Date
The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1,2023, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme. The deadline, August 31, 2023.
Submission Methods
Participantscansendtheirthemeandrelatedinformationtochinesebridge@chineseplus.net. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.
【1】Who is this competition launched for?
A．Foreigners.
B．Calligraphists.
C．Painters.
D．Chinese college students.
【2】When can participants start to submit their themed works?
A．On June 15, 2023.
B．On June 30, 2023.
C．On July 1, 2023.
D．On August 31, 2023.
【3】How can themed works be submitted?
A．In person.
B．By post.
C．Over the phone.
D．On the web.
23、St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and old-fashioned coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife.
Places you’ll explore
Forth Bridge – An incredible engineering achievement, and a UNESCO World Heritage sight. Anstruther – Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint（古色古香的）buildings of this traditional fishing village.
St Andrews Cathedral – This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most splendid buildings.
St Andrews Old Town – Enjoy the 1,000 years of history as you explore the old streets and ancient castle.
The Old Course – Golf was so popular in Scotland, but it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, the Home of Golf.
Historic Village of Falkland – This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful palace and a peaceful setting.
Tour detail
Departs 09:30 – Rabbie’s Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG Returns 18:00 approx
Prices
• Adult price: £45 per person
• Discount price: £40 per person (Seniors over 60 and children between 5 and 15; unfortunately, we don’t allow children under 5 years old on the tour)
Important information
• Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
• Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter
Tour inclusions
• Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
• Air conditioning as standard
• The stories and services of a Rabbie’s driver-guide
Tour exclusions
• Entry fees to visitor attractions
Customer reviews
A great day
Howard Carroll, posted on 18/05/2017
A great day out. Fully recommend the tour. Gillian and Eric were not only friendly but very knowledgeable.
Excellent tour guide M W Grzelak, posted on 15/02/2017
First time but not my last. Grant was an excellent and intelligent guide who cherishes his Scottish heritage. The tour offered the best venues (场地) and just enough time to experience them.
【1】What do we know about the places included in the tour?
A.Anstruther has a modern look.
B.St. Andrews Cathedral is in good condition.
C.There is an ancient castle in Falkland Village.
D.Golf was once a very popular sport in St Andrews.
【2】A 48-year-old father with his 16-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son should pay at least____.
A.£120 B.£125
C.£130 D.£135
【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE about the tour?
A.Tour guide services are provided.
B.Falkland Palace is open in December.
C.The tour lasts for two days.
D.Entry fees to all attractions are included.
24、It happens every spring. Flowers suddenly burst out everywhere on the same day, as if they were in tune with one another; But how exactly do plants “know” when to flower?
It is a question that has puzzled biologists for years. But according to Science Daily, a US research group may have finally answered it. The secret lies in a protein called FKF1. This allows plants to sense the differences in day lengths so that they can tell the seasons are changing.
Researchers spotted the FKF1 protein when they were studying a plant called Arabidopsis. They found that the FKF1 protein is a photoreceptor (感光器). This means it is sensitive to, and can be activated (激活) by sunlight.
Plants produce this protein every day in the late afternoon throughout the year. If there is no light at this time, for example, in winter when the sun goes down early, the protein won’t be activated. But when spring comes and the days get longer, the FKF1 protein can be activated by daylight and the plants “know” it is time to flower. “The presence of light in the late afternoon is the signal for plants that the days are getting longer and that it is the optimal (最佳的) time for flowering,” explained Takato Imaizumi, assistant professor at the University of Washington and leader of the study. This daylight-sensing system also keeps plants from flowering when conditions are poor for growing, such as during autumn or winter when the weather is cold and days are short.
Although researchers have only studied how the FKF1 protein works in the Arabidopsis, they believe that the process is similar in many other more complex plants, including crops like rice and wheat. This could be useful to the agricultural industry.
“If we can control the timing of flowering, we might be able to increase crop yield by accelerating or delaying this,” Imaizumi said. “Also, if we could control the timing of flowering in horticultural (园艺的) plants, they may be worth more commercially.”
New technology based on this research might also lead to higher yields of biofuel (生物燃料) plants. This would be helpful for providing energy.
【1】The passage is mainly about ________.
A．how plants “know” when to flower
B．what people can do with plants
C．how seasons are changing
D．how people control the time of flowering
【2】The best time for flowers to come out is when,
A．it rains in spring
B．there is light in the late afternoon
C．it is getting dark
D．the sun goes down early
【3】What can we learn from the article?
A．When there is no sunlight; the FKF1 protein won’t be produced.
B．Plants are particularly sensitive to cold weather and shorter days.
C．We are getting closer to regulating plant flowering times.
D．Researchers have studied how the FKF1 protein works in rice and wheat.
【4】The study mentioned in the article may helps us understand how to ________.
A．have plants that flower all year round
B．produce more chemical energy
C．increase the number of species of horticultural plants
D．increase production in the agricultural industry
25、It’s no______that kids love dinosaurs. Many of them have even gone through what’s called a “dinosaur phase”--- a period of time______they can’t stop talking about dinosaurs, can’t______without hearing a dinosaur bedtime story, and use a backpack with a dinosaur pattern on it.
Adults may have long______out of their dinosaur phase, but somehow the appeal is still there.
The______consists in the success of Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Jurassic Park, and every following installment of the series. And in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which was______in Chinese mainland cinemas on June 15, these ancient beasts are taking over the______world once again.
National Geographic has an explanation behind the animals’______: Dinosaurs are “______science and imagination meet”, which is probably what makes them so appealing, to kids and adults alike.
Dinosaurs are often compared to dragons, but are seen as cooler because they’re______. The huge skeletons in museums prove their existence millions of years ago on the same Earth that we now live on. ______, new discoveries have been made in different parts of the world that open up a bigger______of these ancient species. And how they went extinct is also a popular subject of______studies.
However, we still seem to know so little about dinosaurs, and have to rely on our ____when it______to questions like “How did they live?”, “What did they sound like?” and “How fast could they run?”. It’s this sense of mystery that_____ dinosaurs’ attraction compared to other fierce animals like lions and tigers --- animals that can easily be seen in today’s zoos.
But there’s more to this dinosaur appeal.
According to Guardian reporter Brian Switek, humans are fascinated by dinosaurs not just because we’re interested in their history, but also because we’re trying to have a better understanding of human history.
“Dinosaurs______be Hollywood monsters, objects of scientific fascination and everything______, but at the root of it, our fascination with them______from wanting to know more about the prehistory we______,” he wrote.
“The dinosaur story is part of our own.”
【1】A. wonder B. secret C. doubt D. question
【2】A. that B. which C. when D. while
【3】A. eat B. work C. play D. sleep
【4】A. left B. grown C. jumped D. run
【5】A. truth B. answer C. proof D. matter
【6】A. shot B. introduced C. prepared D. released
【7】A. competitive B. fantastic C. modern D. magic
【8】A. popularity B. success C. eternity D. extinction
【9】A. what B. when C. how D. where
【10】A. invented B. imaginary C. real D. authentic
【11】A. Meanwhile B. Therefore C. However D. Hence
【12】A. image B. window C. sight D. picture
【13】A. literary B. scientific C. humanitarian D. societal
【14】A. imagination B. determination C. perseverance D. ambition
【15】A. relates B. corresponds C. comes D. refers
【16】A. leads to B. turns to C. points to D. adds to
【17】A. can B. must C. should D. may
【18】A. in brief B. in case C. in between D. in the middle
【19】A. hears B. originates C. dates D. differs
【20】A. make B. discover C. write D. share
26、Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible.
Wearable Data
The classic nightmare of suddenly realizing you're naked in public could soon get a futuristic twist: it might involve the horror of losing not just your modesty but also your codes. Scientists recently created magnetic garments that they say can store data, automatically unlock doors or control a nearby smart-phone with gestures.
The concept of interactive ‘smart clothing’ has drawn attention in the past couple of years. For example, Google and Levi's created a touch-sensitive denim jacket that can operate a smart-phone. This and other smart garment are made with conductive thread and usually require an attached electonic device.
To eliminate the need for such attached gear, researchers at the University of Washington recently took advantage of what they say is previously untapped property of conductive thread: its ability to be magnetized. Using magnetic instead of electric properties of the thread ‘may seem like a small difference, but it's what makes this work interesting and exciting,’ says Chris Harrison, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, who was not part of the research. The new technique allowed the researchers to do something they say is unique among wearables: turn them into storage devices. The Washington team magnetized a patch of fabric embroidered with conductive thread, giving different parts of the cloth a north or south orientation that corresponded to binary 1's or 0's. This step allowed the researchers to store us to 33 million different combinations—such as pass codes for doors—on a shirt cuff.
The graments still stored data after washing, drying and ironing, but they could not escape time's eraser; after about a week, the thread's magnetic fields had weakened by around 30 percent. The researchers suggest that using custom made thread designed to hold stronger magnetic fields might work longer. But for now the clothes may be best suited for storing temporary codes, such as those found on hotel key cards or clothing tags in stores. Harrison says that it is Very unlikely you're ever going to achieve a comparable density to magnetic hard drives with data-storing fabric, however.
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