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1、Jerry pretended___________ the moment his father stepped in, which made the man extremely angry because he couldn't stand being cheated.
A．to read
B．to have read
C．to be reading
D．reading
2、After today’s heavy snow, many roads are still blocked.
A．阻塞；堵塞
B．街区；
C．木块；石块
D．大楼
3、With the teachers helping him patiently, the boy has made progress _______.
A．instantly
B．intimately
C．steadily
D．literally
4、It is generally believed that communication skills are becoming ______ it takes to be a good doctor.
A. whether B. that C. how D. what
5、The tourism of my hometown _______ a rapid growth over the last decade. Now it’s the 2nd most visited place in our city.
A. saw B. had seen
C. is seeing D. has seen
6、---Where do you want to travel for summer, Canada or America?
---________ There’re so many nice places at home, you know.
A. So what? B. Why not?
C. How come? D. Why bother?
7、The question of _________ English will keep on changing in the future，though most people doubt，is actually easy________.
A． if；to be answered B． whether；to answer
C． how；answered D． what；to answer
8、Dennis turned up at the hospital ________ gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby, who appreciated his visit and good will.
A.bearing
B.collecting
C.opening
D.making
9、—You seem to be familiar with this city.
—I________ here for three years. It's great to be back for a visit.
A．lived
B．have lived
C．had lived
D．live
10、It rained for two weeks, completely _______ our plan.
A．ruined B．ruin
C．to ruin D．ruining
11、Clothing made of man-made fibers has certain advantages over ________ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk.
A. this B. one
C. that D. what
12、My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. Otherwise
C. Meanwhile D. Nevertheless
13、I don’t know what it was ________ did the trick, but I am definitely feeling much better.
A.who B.because C.that D.when
14、As a public _____, Yao Ming knows what to do in face of this kind of thing.
A．character
B．opinion
C．statue
D．figure
15、．Days of snowstorms have left the city under thick layers of ice and some 50,000 homes without power．
A．to be trapped B．trapped
C．having trapped D．being trapped
16、 While listening, remember that it is not __________ to listen only with your ears; you must listen with your brain as well.
A. substantial B. sufficient
C. considerable D. Consistent
17、The details of costs and prices are ______, as no one knows exactly what is included and what is not.
A.arbitrary B.authentic C.ambiguous D.artificial
18、Once we have seen an improvement in the company’s performance, we will think about further ________.
A.investigation B.invasion C.investment D.invitation
19、 It’s not what you have in your life but _______ you have in your life that matters.
A. who B. that C. Which D. what
20、Parents and children should communicate more to ________ the gap between them so that they can better understand each other.
A．fill
B．narrow
C．widen
D．strengthen
21、Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people. Every day, the streets are crowded with people going about their daily lives. Now imagine a small robot in the middle of all of those people. Most people would not even notice the ten-inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the busy sidewalk. This strange machine may interest some people, while others would ignore it completely. A researcher interested in studying how helpful people really are uses such robots in her experiments.
The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer, which was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians. Tweenbots rely on the kindness of warm-hearted strangers. Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets. They could be run over by cars or smashed by careless kids. Each of Kinzer’s robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination. The only way these robots will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand. Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are.
On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around. However, the Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines. The people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their way home. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line. If one was to get stuck, or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction. Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small living being.
【1】What’s the purpose of Kinzer’s experiment?
A．To promote Tweenbots’ flexibility.
B．To test people’s kindness.
C．To improve Tweenbot’s sense of direction.
D．To highlight people’s sense of responsibility.
【2】What does the writer want to show by listing many dangers in paragraph 2?
A．How careless the kids are.
B．How dependent Tweenbots are.
C．How crowded New York is.
D．How dangerous the car drivers are.
【3】What can a Tweenbot do?
A．Free itself when stuck.
B．Turn at the crossroads.
C．Instruct the strangers its destination.
D．Walk at an unchanging speed.
【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A．Tweenbots’ popularity.
B．Tweenbots’ inability.
C．The result of the experiment.
D．New Yorkers’ normal routines.
22、 Medicine is not only a human invention. Many other animals, from insects to birds to nonhuman primates (灵长类), have been known to self-medicate with plants and minerals for infections and other conditions. Behavioral ecologist Helen of the Borneo Nature Foundation has spent decades studying the island’ s orangutans (红毛猩猩) and says she has now found evidence they use plants in a previously unseen medicinal way.
During more than 20,000 hours of formal observation, Helen and her colleagues watched 10 orangutans occasionally chew a particular plant (which is not part of their normal diet) into a juice and then rub it into their fur. They spent up to 45 minutes at a time rubbing the mixture onto their upper arms or legs. The researchers believe this behavior is the first known example of a nonhuman animal using an external pain-killer.
Local people use the same plant—Dracaena cantleyi (龙血树), an unremarkable-looking bush with stalked leaves—to treat aches and pains. Helens, co-authors studied its chemistry. They added chemicals from the plant to human cells that had been grown in a dish and had been artificially stimulated to produce cytokines (细胞因子), an immune system response that causes inflammation (炎症) and discomfort. The plant chemical reduced the production of several types of cytokines. The scientists reported the finding in a study published last November in Scientific Reports.
The results suggest that orangutans use the plant to reduce inflammation and treat pain. Such findings could help identify plants and chemicals that might be useful for human medications.
【1】What does “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Birds. B.Local people.
C.The ten orangutans. D.The researchers.
【2】What can we learn about Dracaena cantleyi?
A.It can produce cytokines. B.It is effective as a pain-killer.
C.It is a special looking bush. D.It can lead to inflammation and discomfort.
【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Orangutans mainly live on the particular plant.
B.Orangutans are the first animals to use a pain-killer.
C.Helens findings can be of great use for human drugs.
D.Helens co-authors added the chemicals from human cells to the plant.
【4】How does the author support his idea?
A.By analyzing data. B.By sharing experiences.
C.By making comparisons. D.By giving examples.
23、COMOX VALLEY EXHIBITION
Come and experience the many wonders of Comox Valley rural life!
With 40 acres of developed grounds and nature park, the Comox Valley Exhibition is situated on the bank of the Tsolum River in the scenic Comox Valley.
To promote local farming, the exhibition offers three days of fun events for all family members. You can pet a lamb, and watch the diving dogs and many farm animal shows. Check out the demonstrations, enjoy fresh squeezed lemonade, and sit back and enjoy the lumberjack (伐木工) show, carving show and non-stop entertainment.
Exhibition Times
Friday, August 26, 2022－Noon to 7 pm
Saturday, August 27, 2022－10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, August 28, 2022－10 am to 5 pm
Tickets and Pricing
General (18 to 64)－US$10
Seniors (65+)－US$5
Youth &Teens (6 to 17)－US$5
Children under 5－free
Family pass (2 adults & up to 3 youth)－US$25
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission and Re-entry
All persons MUST have a valid and visible wristband or pass to enter, re-enter or remain on the Exhibition Grounds. Anyone without a valid wristband or pass will be asked to leave the Exhibition Grounds.
Any admission passes or wristbands that have been lost or stolen are to be reported to a CVEX representative for resolution.
Any admission passes or wristbands that are used illegally will not be honored.
【1】What can you enjoy at the Comox Valley Exhibition?
A．Squeezing fresh lemons.
B．Having a taste of lamb.
C．Playing with dogs in water.
D．Watching animal shows.
【2】How much would a couple with two teens under 16 pay at least for admission?
A．US$20.
B．US$25.
C．US$30.
D．US$35.
【3】Who would be most likely to enter the exhibition successfully?
A．Clifford, a teen who wore an invalid wristband of his mother’s.
B．Jacob, a youth who arrived at 6 pm on August 28, 2022 with his mother.
C．Ella, an adult who arrived at 5 pm on August 27, 2022 with a valid pass.
D．Rebecca, an 8-year-old girl who came by herself with a valid wristband.
24、In many casual discussions of language and the Internet, it’s common to hear about how “social media language” is ruining language. Some people argue that technology has made us lazy about how we speak and write. And major media such as the BBC and The Daily Mail have all bemoaned the way in which people communicate through technology.
Of course, language does change when it’s used to write messages online. Social media language is an evolution(进化)of language. It’s even the focus of the field of linguistics(语言学)called Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC). This field concentrates on the study of interaction brought about by technology like computers, mobile phones and tablets.
People have been making complaints about language being “ruined” for as long as they’ve been writing and speaking. In a TED Talk, linguist John McWhorter shared stories of people being annoyed about language change through the ages. In AD 63, for example, a Roman scholar complained that students of Latin were writing in an “artificial language”. In fact, this writing was a new language that would become French!
Today, people are able to communicate rapidly using a wide variety of tools and technologies. Perhaps no linguistic development better indicates changes in the ways we communicate than the popular emoticon(表情符号).
The emoticon “:)” is a visual performance of a smiley face turned sideways.
Although an emoticon may look like a smile, a frown or any other kind of facial expressions, it doesn’t really represent a face. Instead, it’s intended to express a feeling, such as “I’m happy,” or “just joking”.
Words that represent these feelings are what linguists call discourse particles(话语小品词). These are little pieces of language that offer information about the tone of the statement.
Far from ruining language, these examples indicate how people can now communicate complex feelings in a simple, direct manner. This kind of change is perfect for our modern, fast-paced world.
【1】What does the underlined word “bemoaned” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Complained about.
B．Approved of.
C．Checked up.
D．Put forward.
【2】Why is the TED Talk mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A．As evidence of complaints about shared stories.
B．As an example to support the author’s argument.
C．As a proof of language ruined by social media language.
D．As a way to explain language change through the ages.
【3】What’s the function of emoticons according to the text?
A．To represent a smiling face.
B．To express intentions.
C．To communicate feelings.
D．To set the tone.
【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards social media language?
A．Unclear.
B．Skeptical.
C．Opposed.
D．Approving.
25、Many stores failed to keep on during the pandemic. However, 8-year-old Aaron has had his garden business _________. In October, Aaron _________ a car for his mother. Then, in November, the family of four was finally able to _________ from their shed (简易房) to an apartment in Los Angeles.
Life was once a _________ when the single mother became jobless. Then Aaron hit on the _________ of selling plants to afford his sandwich or lunch at school.
“_________ myself made me happier and got mom kind of _________. In life, we can’t just wait for doors to open itself. Instead, we have to _________. I started waking up at 6, knowing about baby plants before they would die. It’s a learning _________,”Aaron recalled.
As a mom, Berenice is ____________ to see Aaron helping and learning, too.
“I never thought he could come this far. I love him for everything he has been able to do that I haven’t as a mom,” the mom said ____________.
That wasn’t enough. The newfound money also allowed Aaron’s sister Ayleen to ____________ with her family after she’d been away for two years in Mexico with her grandmother due to the family’s financial ____________.
Now Aaron is aiming to ____________ his garden business. For him, life is to be enriched by all his continuous ____________.
【1】
A．protected
B．expanded
C．settled
D．closed
【2】
A．brought in
B．found
C．put forward
D．designed
【3】
A．locate
B．upgrade
C．manage
D．rent
【4】
A．risk
B．journey
C．mistake
D．struggle
【5】
A．idea
B．research
C．task
D．practice
【6】
A．Selling
B．Teaching
C．Feeding
D．Enjoying
【7】
A．unacceptable
B．nervous
C．satisfied
D．relieved
【8】
A．follow
B．reach out
C．focus
D．calm down
【9】
A．experiment
B．topic
C．experience
D．class
【10】
A．attempting
B．interested
C．expecting
D．amazed
【11】
A．appreciatively
B．nervously
C．hopefully
D．hesitantly
【12】
A．reunite
B．agree
C．celebrate
D．talk
【13】
A．future
B．trouble
C．source
D．power
【14】
A．set up
B．put off
C．further
D．set aside
【15】
A．changes
B．efforts
C．challenges
D．responses
26、假如你是某学校学生会主席，你校即将开展读书周 (Reading Week) 活动，为使此活动收到良好效果，你打算倡议同学们多读书，读好书。请根据下面的提示给同学们用英文写一封倡议书。
内容包括:
1.读书周活动的宗旨；
2.读书的益处；
3.发出倡议。
注意:1.文章开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可适当增加细节，使文章内容充实、连贯；
3.词数100词左右。
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