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1、The law requires equal treatment for all,_____race,religion,or sex.
A.with regard to B.regardless of C.in relation to D.in terms of
2、The challenge we are faced with is to________ knowledge into action.
A．combine
B．transform
C．bring
D．get
3、It is generally believed _______ improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous(繁荣的) economy.
A.as B.that C.this D.what
4、Bruno still wished that he could go back home to Berlin, although the memories of that place were beginning to ________.
A. appear B. show C. fail D. fade
5、Luna is a girl of great ______ for she takes a great interest in whatever she sees.
A.curiosity B.belief C.concern D.strength
6、Don’t take too much of the medicine; It does you more harm than good if you _________.
A．have
B．take
C．like
D．do
7、Maybe he was carried miles into space, ________ the world’s first astronaut.
A．becomes
B．became
C．becoming
D．to become
8、They finally arrived at ________ used to be a farmland twenty years ago.
A. where B. when C. which D. what
9、European ________ with Nigeria dated back to the 15th century, when Portuguese merchants ________ the ancient city of Benin.
A.exchange… called for B.contact… called at
C.convey… called off D.communication… called on
10、At first, Alice didn’t study well in our class, but she ________ topping in our class with great efforts.
A. picked up B. gave up C. ended up D. went up
11、He managed to_______ a place in the final exam by working hard constantly.
A. explore B. reserve C. award D. secure
12、The shabby house collapsed ________ the soldier could help the old woman out.
A．when
B．before
C．after
D．until
13、If I don't laugh, I have to cry. Maybe this is _____at many funeral people share funny stories about the person who has just died.
A.why B.how
C.because D.when
14、Don’t lose heart, and I think if you keep on, you will succeed ________.
A．in time
B．at times
C．on time
D．at no time
15、After climbing for seven hours, he finally to reach the top of the mountain.
A．tried
B．succeeded
C．managed
D．achieved
16、I often think of my old friend Henry, most of _____ letters I still keep.
A.his B.who C.whom D.whose
17、_______ the coming talent competition, he has spent all his free time making preparation.
A.Win B.Winning C.Having won D.To win
18、Sometimes, people don't like asking questions appearing stupid and ignorant.
A. in search of B. in memory of
C. for fear of D. in terms of
19、— Mom , what did your doctor say ?
— He advised me to live_______ the air is fresher .
A.the palce where B.in which C.in where D.where
20、— Bruce，you don't look well. What happened?
— ________ in heavy traffic just now made me nervous.
A.Drive B.To drive C.Driven D.Driving
21、We thought _______ strange that Tony Stark should come.
A.that B.it C.this D.what
22、—Why did the toy dog stop barking?
—The battery must have ________.
A. used up B. run out
C. given up D. put out
23、The room was dark, the curtains _____ some sunlight.
A.blocking out B.blocked out C.breaking out D.broke out
24、It was ten years they got married.
A.when B.that C.since D.before
25、By the time we _______, a waiter had come over to our table with a smile.
A.seated B.sitting
C.sat ourselves D.were seated
26、Physical activity is important in preventing cardiovascular(心血管的) disease in young people so long as they don’t undertake very intense activity on days when air pollution levels are high, according to a recently released study.
Until now, little has been known about the relationships between the health benefits of physical activity taking place outdoors and the potentially harmful effects of air pollution. Previous research by the authors of the current study had investigated the question in middle-aged people at a single point in time, but this is the first time that it has been investigated in young adults aged between 20—30 years over a period of several years. In addition, the researchers wanted to see what happens when people increase or decrease their physical activity over time.
At each health check-up, the participants completed a questionnaire asking about their physical activity in the past seven days and this information was changed into units of metabolic equivalent task(MET, 代谢当量任务) minutes per week(MET-mins/week). The participants were divided into four groups: 0, 1—499, 500—999 and 1000 or more MET-mins/week. People are recommended to do 500—999 MET-mins/week and this can be achieved by; for example, running, cycling or hiking for 15—30 minutes five times a week, or brisk walking, doubles tennis or slow cycling for 30—60 minutes five times a week.
The researchers used data to calculate annual average levels of air pollution, in particular the levels of small particulate matter that are less than or equal to 10 or 2.5 microns in diameter, known a PM10 and PM25.
Overall, the results show that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease among young adults. However, when air pollution levels are high, exercising beyond the recommended amount may offset or even reverse the beneficial effects. The study cannot show that air pollution causes the increased cardiovascular risk, only that it is associated with it.
【1】What can we know from Paragraph 2?
A．Outdoor physical activity harms our health.
B．Exercising isn’t advised on serious air pollution days.
C．A first in-depth survey has been done on young adults.
D．Middle-aged people have been the ideal research target.
【2】How do the results come out?
A．By doing research on young adults.
B．By collecting PM10 and PM2.5 data.
C．By making experiments on middle-aged people.
D．By studying a questionnaire on physical activity.
【3】What do we know about the result?
A．Air pollution leads to cardiovascular disease.
B．Cardiovascular disease relates to air pollution.
C．More physical exercise benefits young people.
D．Young adults seldom develop cardiovascular disease.
【4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Physical activity & air pollution: when to do more or less physical activity.
B．Physical activity & health benefit: how to prevent cardiovascular disease
C．Physical activity & air pollution: what to do with high air pollution levels
D．Physical activity & health benefit: how to maximize the health benefits of exercising
27、 Green living has become more important than ever and as time goes by,it will only become a more important issue.While it used to roe a matter of making an extra effort to save energy and reduce waste in our homes,this has extended to the professional side of things since.Public buildings,such as schools,hospitals and offices,are under an increasing amount of pressure to make the change and go green,even if it's just a step-by-step process that takes a few years to complete.
There are plenty of reasons for offices to go green and these reasons go beyond the concept that it should be done just for the sake of the environment.While the environment is unbelievable important and vital to our survival and quality of life,sustainable（可持续的）office design can also have positive impacts upon employees and people using the building.
For example,a report carried out last September revealed that the way an office is designed can significantly impact on the health of the staff there.It was also found to have an effect on productivity and could be a contributory（起作用的）factor to the amount of sick leave and staff turnaround within the business.It's fascinating to think that people can be so sensitive to their environments but it also makes a lot of sense.Even the choice of colour in your office can negatively or positively affect the people working there.
Based on this study,it is clear that companies should be making more efforts to improve on the office design while making sure the environment is sustainable and green.There are various little changes that can be made to lead to something bigger,from making sure the lights are turned off at night to recycling the paper your company gets through on a weekly basis.Once these changes are in place,you can start looking at the bigger picture and begin complete changes to design and construction,like having wood fibre insulation（绝缘）fitted.
Along with other sustainable features,insulation can be beneficial in various ways.Not only will an insulated office space be environmentally sound by helping you to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer,reducing the reliance on the thermostat（恒温器）and central heating and saving money,but it can also be an effective form of sound absorption.The study revealed that noise is a contributory factor to productivity problems,and if you work in a particularly busy area,then noise can become a real issue.The aim is to create an environment that is comfortable and calm enough for people to concentrate and work productively.Soundproof walls are an effective and environmentally friendly solution.
【1】What is the author's argument in the passage?
A.Green living can help to save energy.
B.Public building should go green.
C.Green living still has a long way to go.
D.It is important to lead a green life.
【2】The author mentioned the report carried out last year for the purpose of .
A.showing us how to design an office
B.telling us the side effects of green living
C.improving the productivity of office workers.
D.proving the benefits of green office design
【3】According to the author,what is necessary for companies to do?
A.Allow enough sick leave to their employees.
B.Paint all the walls of their offices green.
C.Make some improvements to their office design.
D.Make their staff more productive than before.
【4】The last paragraph mainly tells us about .
A.the benefits of insulation to offices
B.how to keep an office's temperature constant
C.the advantages of living a green life in the city
D.how to make staff work comfortably and effectively
28、Pets are like our family members and their good health is something that is very important to all pet owners. Just as the pollutants, such as carbon monoxide (一氧化物) and carbon dioxide in the air, affect our health, these same environmental nasties can affect our pets too.
【1】57% of dogs exposed to higher pollution levels developed brain diseases and showed signs of neuro problems. In a more recent study from the journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers found that cats with breathing problems were more likely to live in households with higher indoor air pollution.
Air purifiers have been brought into use in recent years. They work to remove harmful chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other environmental pollutants from the air.【2】But are they safe for pets? How can we ensure that they aren’t harming our furry friends?
【3】The physical safety of using a mechanical device around pets is what we have to pay attention to. Air purifiers come in various shapes and sizes, from small desk-top units to large, free-standing models. In terms of physical harm, there is an existing risk of our pet becoming trapped in the electrical wire of our air purifier. Air purifiers are designed to be used in the home around children and their internal mechanisms should also be safe from small tails of our pets and other parts of their bodies. 【4】
Whether the air purifier improves or damages the health of our animals is also something we have to consider. The air purifiers are safe for pets, but only if they do not produce any ozone (臭氧) byproduct.【5】We should always stay away from the ones that produce even minimal quantities. We are always on the safe side by picking a standard air purifier with the classic 3-stage filtration (过滤) system of a pre-filter, HEPA filter and carbon activated filter.
Picking the wrong air purifier type can quickly make things worse for our pets. On the other hand, picking the correct air purifier can lead to a big increase in the quality of life for them.
A．At present many homes are equipped with these useful devices.
B．Before buying an air purifier, we should keep two aspects in mind.
C．Pet owners always pay close attention to the physical health of their pets.
D．Even the smallest pets shouldn’t be able to access the insides of air purifiers.
E．This greatly depends on the type of air purifier and air cleaning technology used.
F．So always check the product specifications and try to find a model that does not produce any carbon monoxide.
G．A 2008 study published in Brain and Cognition showed that dogs’ brains were negatively affected by the heavy pollution levels.
29、UK supermarkets are producing more plastic waste despite promises to cut down, new re-search suggests, as sales of bags for life increase to 1.5 billion.
Retailers (零售商)were responsible for more than 900,000 tons of plastic waste in 2018, according to a report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) released Thursday. Seven of the 10 largest supermarket chains reported a higher plastic packaging tonnage in 2019 compared to last year, although exact figures for this year have not been released.
Compared to 2018, this year the number of sold eco-friendly bags for life rose by about 25%, the report stated. Campaigners said the rise showed that the bags are now being used by many as a replacement for single-use carrier bags.
Campaigners recommend that supermarkets increase the price of bags for life to 70 pence ($0.9). They point to the 90% reduction in bags for life sales in Ireland, where prices are set at 70 cents ($0.77). However, in an ideal world bags for life would be removed completely, enforced by a government ban, said campaigners.
“It's shocking to see that despite unprecedented (空前的)awareness of the pollution crisis, the amount of single-use plastic used by the UK's biggest supermarkets has actually increased in the past year,” said Juliet Phillips, EIA ocean campaigner. He added, “Our survey shows that grocery retailers need to tighten up targets to drive real reductions in single use packaging and items. We need to address our throwaway culture at it's root through systems change, not materials change. Substituting one single-use material for another is not the solution.”
The report reveals that plastic use among suppliers is also to blame, and supermarkets have failed to make them reduce plastic packaging. Tesco has led the way in this area, threatening to delist (退市)products for suppliers who fail to cut excessive plastic. Campaigners are urging other supermarkets to do the same.
Plastic waste is a global issue and various countries have taken action to reduce its impact.
【1】What does the new research in the UK find?
A．What results in more plastic waste.
B．Why customers use more bags for life.
C．How many plastic bags have been used now.
D．How UK supermarkets cut down plastic waste.
【2】What do we know about the plastic waste in the UK in 2019?
A．It decreased slightly.
B．It became more serious.
C．It got controlled well.
D．It was out of control.
【3】What's Juliet Phillips's suggestion for the UK's supermarkets?
A．Banning the use of bags for life.
B．Charging more for producing plastic bags.
C．Taking practical steps to reduce plastic waste.
D．Changing the materials to make plastic bags.
【4】What did Tesco do to cut down the use of plastic?
A．It required suppliers to cut down plastic packaging.
B．It found out a replacement for single-use carrier bags.
C．It called on consumers to use fewer plastic bags.
D．It forced supermarkets to fight against plastic pollution.
30、 A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox (儿童玩耍的沙场). In the process of creating roads in the soft sand, he ______ a large rock in the middle of the sandbox.
The boy ______ around the rock, managing to move it from the sand. With a little bit of ______, he pushed the rock out of the sandbox by using his feet. When the boy got the rock to the edge of the sandbox, ______, he found that he couldn’t ______ it up and over the little wall. The rock was too ________ for his small body.
As he ______ to accept his failure, the little boy dug, pushed and dragged, but every time he thought he had made some ______, the rock rolled and then fell back into the sandbox. The little boy ______ again and again, but his only ______ was to have the rock roll back.
____ he burst into tears. All the time the boy’s father ______ from his living room window as the story continued. At the moment the tears fell, a ______ voice rose above the boy’s head. It was the boy’s father. ______ but firmly he said, “Son, why didn’t you use all the ______ that you had?” Defeated, the boy replied with tears, “But I did, Daddy, I did! I ____ all the strength that I had!” “No, son.” ____ the father kindly. “You didn’t use all the strength you had. You didn’t ____ me to help you.” With that the father picked up the rock and ____ it from the sandbox.
Do you have “rocks” in your life that need to be removed? Are you discovering that you don’t have the strength it takes to lift them? There is one who is always available to us and willing to ______ you with the strength you need.
【1】A. discovered B. put C. gathered D. hid
【2】A. walked B. jumped C. travelled D. dug
【3】A. courage B. pride C. effort D. pleasure
【4】A. still B. however C. thus D. even
【5】A. put B. raise C. take D. break
【6】A. large B. difficult C. hard D. much
【7】A. decided B. refused C. agreed D. planned
【8】A. invention B. progress C. mistakes D. changes
【9】A. tried B. failed C. thought D. started
【10】A. success B. goal C. result D. wish
【11】A. Gradually B. Lately C. Properly D. Finally
【12】A. watched B. worked C. followed D. helped
【13】A. loud B. happy C. sweet D. strict
【14】A. angrily B. movingly C. suddenly D. gently
【15】A. knowledge B. strength C. tools D. ability
【16】A. wasted B. brought C. used D. carried
【17】A. corrected B. replied C. shouted D. praised
【18】A. advise B. ask C. force D. want
【19】A. collected B. removed C. chose D. broke
【20】A. provide B. lend C. show D. pass
31、
The meaning of silence varies among cultural group. Silence may be 【1】, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every 【2】 with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person’s needs. Many native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of 【3】 among people, just at some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore when a person from one of these culture is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be 【4】 is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these culture, silence is a call for 【5】.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with 【6】 among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show 【7】between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority（权威）rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the 【8】 meanings of silence wen they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own persona and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not 【9】 too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing 【10】 of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
32、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Alice来信与你探讨音乐话题.请你写封回信，主要内容包括:
1.你喜欢的音乐；
2.你对音乐的看法.
注意:1.词数100词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
Dear Alice,
I’m more than delighted to hear from you.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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