1、I would appreciate ______ if you could give me a reply as soon as possible.
A.you B.it C.that D.them
2、A large number of volunteers ________in the battle against the novel coronavirus since the end of last year.
A.was involved
B.had been involved
C.is involved
D.have been involved
3、I have reached a point in my career ________ I need to decide which way to go.
A.that
B.where
C.which
D.why
4、These mistakes are very ______ among students, so we’re not surprised if you do wrong.
A.ordinary B.common C.usual D.normal
5、---I don’t like to go there by train. ---Why not ________there by plane?
A.trying going
B.try going
C.trying go
D.try to go
6、When you are in a hurry, the best way to travel in Beijing is by subway. Taxis get ________ in traffic jams easily.
A.set up B.put up C.held up D.picked up
7、A saying goes_____ all work and no play___________ Jack a dull boy.
A.that; makes B.which; makes C.that; make D.which; make
8、Data show that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, and parents will set _______ time for them to read.
A.out B.off C.about D.aside
9、I don’t doubt _______ our company will play a more and more important role in the world affairs.
A.whether B.that C.if D.how
10、When _____ from the top of the hill, the whole city looks more beautiful.
A. seeing B. seen C. is seen D. is seeing
11、Our teacher advised you to________the article that is too long so as to make it fit the space.
A.cut away B.cut through
C.cut up D.cut down
12、There is not much ________in complaining to the canteen manager; he never takes any notice.
A. chance B. good C. point D. value
13、-- Excuse me, sir, can I take this road to Tianjin Railway Station?
-- Sorry, you'd better not. A bridge to it ______ at the moment.
A.is being repaired
B.has been repaired
C.will be repaired
D.is repaired
14、If a book is , it will surely readers.
A.interested;interest B.interesting;be interested
C.interested;be interesting D.interesting;interest
15、By the time Mr Wang returned home from Beijing, his son’s wedding _______.
A.ended B.has ended C.had been ending D.had ended
16、He claimed _______ in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday.
A.being badly treated B.treating badly
C.to be treated badly D.to have been badly treated
17、--Our English teacher is back home from Britain now.
--Yes, she _____there for just three months.
A. has been B. had been
C. is D. was
18、_________I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were looking for.
A.The place B.The week C.The day D.The instant
19、The government has released the policy “One belt, One road', ________ for the further economic growth.
A.intended B.intending C.to intend D.to be intended
20、Don't let yourself be ________ into buying things you don't want.
A.expressed
B.organized
C.persuaded
D.preferred
21、Practice ________ every day, and you’ll develop a good language sense.
A.to read B.read C.reading D.being read
22、I am afraid he is more of a talker than a doer, which is _______ he never finishes anything.
A.why B.where C.when D.that
23、The room___ 10 meters across is large enough for a single man to live in.
A. being measured B. to be measured
C. measures D. measuring
24、During the flood, there was water everywhere, but we couldn’t drink any of it, ______ we would get really sick.
A.therefore B.however C.otherwise D.further
25、____, Su Daqiang, played by Ni Dahong, is more popular than the TV drama itself as the Internet has gone wild with the memes(表情包) from him.
A.As it turns out B.It turns out C.As it is turned out that D.It is turned out that
26、There are many useful suggestions and pieces of advice that can help one to improve English. Here are some useful suggestions and new tips to increase one’s English language vocabulary.
Learning English vocabulary is about much more than just learning the right words. A broad grasp of vocabulary in the English language is based on understanding important expressions.
Learning a word will not help very much if you quickly forget it. Research shows that it takes from 10 to 20 repetitions to really make a word part of your vocabulary. Since most words are learned from how they are used in context, the more words one is shown, the better vocabulary one will have. Keep a piece of paper close to you. When you read, pay more attention to the word you do not know, write the word down and try to figure out its meaning from the context. Then look up the word in a dictionary.
Remember that if you do not use English words that you have just learned in conversation or writing, you will forget them very quickly. So the best way to learn new words effectively is just by trying to use them in conversation and writing. Remember also that practice is the key to fluent spoken English.
Building vocabulary is a life-long task. Remember, “In the beginning was the word.” Your future could depend on how rich your vocabulary is. It will also determine the quality of your communication.
【1】We can learn from the passage that learning English vocabulary .
A.is just about learning the right words
B.is about remembering more and more words
C.doesn’t require one to learn expressions
D.requires one to understand important expressions
【2】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.It doesn’t take long to build one’s vocabulary
B.If you remember a word, you are still able to forget it if you don’t use it.
C.To master a word, you need to repeat it 10-20 times.
D.Practice is very important in fluent spoken English.
【3】The best way to learn new words is .
A.reading them loudly over and over again
B.writing them down over and over again
C.trying to use them while speaking and writing
D.always looking them up in the dictionary
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A.How to have a good conversation in English
B.How to enrich your English vocabulary
C.Why context is important in learning English
D.How to improve the quality of communication
27、Black Friday
The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.
Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the small hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.
Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed.
The situation can be tense(紧张的). Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled(践踏) workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of pushing and shoving.
So where does the name "Black Friday" come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay.
Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the U.K., Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica Black Friday is known as "Viernes Negro." And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts. They call it "El Buen Fin," which means "the good weekend" in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal.
【1】Why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money?
A.They want people to enjoy the holidays.
B.They are generous at the beginning of the holiday season.
C.They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.
D.They are trying to get rid of old items.
【2】Which best concludes the main idea of the third paragraph?
A.People stand in long lines on Black Friday.
B.Black Friday is a really disappointing time of the year
C.Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.
D.Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one.
【3】Which best describes the overall structure of the fifth paragraph?
A.Order of time. B.Problem and solution.
C.Order of importance. D.Compare and contrast.
28、Almost everyone has heard the expression, "the calm before the storm". It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument.
British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s. They noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become static(平静的) and the winds would drop. But why is it often so calm before a storm?
According to the US website How Stuff Works, a calm period occurs because many storms, tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and wet air from the surrounding area. As the air rises into the storm clouds, it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm, like petrol in a car”. Once the storm has taken all the energy it can from the air, it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. As the air goes down, it becomes warm and dry. Warm and dry air is stable, so once it covers an area, it causes a calm period before the storm.
This same process also causes the “eye of the storm” in hurricanes and tornadoes. In these conditions, the calm occurs in the center of the storm because of the strong circling winds.
The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is, First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, roughly three seconds equal one kilometer. So, for example, if you count nine seconds, the storm is about three kilometers away. A good judge is that if your count is below 30 seconds, you should seek shelter straight away.
However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms are proceeded (领先) by calm. Given the right conditions, some storms announce themselves with heavy rain and icy winds. So, your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. That’s the most reliable and sensible way to predict the next display of nature’s temper.
【1】What does the 3rd paragraph mainly tell us?
A.How a storm comes into being.
B.Why research is done on storm clouds.
C.Why a peaceful period occurs before a storm.
D.How dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.
【2】How far away is the storm if you count 18 seconds between a lightning flash and a thunder clap?
A.Three kilometers.
B.Four kilometers.
C.Five kilometers.
D.Six kilometers.
【3】What can we learn from the text?
A.Storms have a big influence on life.
B.It is not always quiet before a storm.
C.Weather reports may fail to predict a storm.
D.Heavy storms don’t usually last for a long time.
【4】Where is the text probably taken from?
A.A science report.
B.A weather report.
C.A touring guide.
D.An advertisement.
29、 The man goes quietly into the room. He stands over the bed where his three-day-old son is lying and begins to speak to him.
“My son, I have dreamt of you for many, many years. I had your name picked out even before you were born because I knew that I wanted you. Every time I thought of you I would have a smile on my face. Gabriel. You always gave me joy.
“I really hope we have a great relationship, where you can talk to me about anything and not be embarrassed. Most of the time it will seem like I am too old to understand, but I’m sure you will see that, as I did with my father, my advice is some of the best you will get.
“I am sorry for the misunderstandings (误会) we will have, but you will understand I spent my whole life waiting for you. You are my son, so I am not going to sit back and watch you hurt yourself. You are very important to me. ”
The man stops and looks at his son. Then he begins to sob (呜咽).
“Sorry, my dear, I’m crying because something bad happened. I am seriously ill. I will leave you soon.” The man gives a weak laugh. “This is the first time in many years I have been brought to tears.” The man kisses the baby who is sleeping so soundly and whispers, “I will love you forever.”
【1】Why does the man say so many words to his son?
A.He wants his son to fall asleep.
B.He loves his baby very much.
C.There are misunderstandings between them.
D.He dreamed of his son the night before.
【2】Why does the man cry when he is talking to the child?
A.He will be too old to understand his son one day.
B.He will die and leave his son soon.
C.His son doesn’t listen to him and falls asleep.
D.His son will hurt himself some day.
【3】Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A.He picked out the child’s name before he was born.
B.The man is not pleased with his present life.
C.The man has had a great relationship with his child.
D.The man’s family will be much happier than before.
30、 My wife, Jeannine, and I had always wanted to live somewhere else in the world. We had traveled to many countries ahead of our move to New Zealand; but every trip gave us just a “ _______ ” of a culture or lifestyle.
We decided in April to _______ almost everything we owned and move to a little country we had never really given any _______ to until seeing The Lord of the Rings. We had two _______ jobs, two cars, a nice apartment, and lots of all the other wonderful modern conveniences one _______ in life.
At first, we were interested in moving to Scotland. I had _______ Edinburgh before and absolutely loves the culture, architecture, and people. Jeannine _______ a website for job opportunities and couldn’t find anything related to her previous _______. For the fun of it, we decided to click on _______ in New Zealand, laughing at the time that it might be the most ________ place we could go. ________, several job postings in Speech came up. We both looked at each other and ________. Could we really move to a place we had never even visited?
That weekend we both visited Jeannine’s parents in Binghamton and told them of our ________, jokingly slipping in (插入话语) the job opportunities in New Zealand. Jeannine’s father looked at us ________ and said, “That would be the place to go!” ________ that time when family slides (幻灯片) are ________, he took out the projector (投影仪) and ________ to show us an amazing country. We knew it was a sign and ________ our efforts on this new destination.
We moved to New Zealand and we have an amazing time. New Zealand is now our second ________ and the one we will keep coming back to frequently. Retirement there looks like a fine ________ ; but for now, we’re simply happy to tell others our experiences and help people get there to make their own.
【1】A.number B.taste C.variety D.case
【2】A.sell B.pay C.remove D.throw
【3】A.reference B.effort C.thought D.doubt
【4】A.tiring B.boring C.interesting D.well-paid
【5】A.builds up B.takes on C.takes away D.deals with
【6】A.imagined B.visited C.spotted D.supported
【7】A.founded B.asked C.visited D.reached
【8】A.company B.belief C.education D.job
【9】A.opportunities B.adventures C.mountains D.towns
【10】A.cool B.remote C.rich D.wild
【11】A.Finally B.Totally C.Suddenly D.Slowly
【12】A.sighed B.frowned C.hesitated D.laughed
【13】A.plans B.experiences C.stories D.suggestions
【14】A.angrily B.seriously C.frankly D.nervously.
【15】A.For B.Or C.In D.with
【16】A.strange B.heavy C.expensive D.useful
【17】A.began B.bothered C.refused D.failed
【18】A.insisted B.focused C.wasted D.depended
【19】A.destination B.country C.home D.habitat
【20】A.challenge B.celebration C.treatment D.choice
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Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would【1】the end of cold weather, planting in spring and【2】in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after【3】had caught animals. Today’s festivals have many origins, some 【4】, some seasonal, and some for special people or events. Some festivals are held to honour the dead or to 【5】the ancestors, who might return either to help or to do harm. Festivals can also be held to honour famous people. The most【6】 and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【7】the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children 【8】money in red paper. People love to get together to eat, drink and have 【9】 with each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【10】and forget our work for a little while.
32、假如你是李华,计划在高考后自助去英国旅游,想在网上招募一个旅伴。请根据以下要点写一篇英语短文,介绍你的行程计划和对旅伴的要求。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当加入细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称。
4. 文章的开头已经给出,不计入总字数。
I, a girl student of 17, am planning a 10-day vacation in the middle of July.
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