1、----Shall we go and help them with their work?
----We’d better not. They said we’d just be ______ if we tried to help.
A. in a way B. by the way
C. on the way D. in the way
2、In the first half of 2020, the number of residency permits given out by Canada fell by more than half, _____ to a year earlier, mainly because of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A.compared B.comparing C.to compare D.being compared
3、—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
4、Jack’s father, who is British, has come to love hot pot! But there are still some dishes that he ______ not try even after many years of marriage to his Chinese mother.
A.dare
B.need
C.shall
D.will
5、It is fantastic for children to have a harmonious family, the parents treat their child like a friend.
A. why B. that
C. which D. where
6、Five doctors set up a medical team in the 1950s, since when they ________ research to seek greater understanding of the brain.
A.have been conducting
B.had conducted
C.were conducting
D.conducted
7、I came across an old school friend in China Town last week, ______ at his funny hairstyle.
A. surprised B. surprising C. being surprised D. having surprised
8、He was unhappy when he sold his violin.After all,he ____________ it for a very long time.
A.has had B.had had C.has D.had
9、Reminded that her family would move out of the familiar neighborhood, the little girl _______ from head to toe the whole night.
A. has shaken B. was shaking
C. had shaken D. is shaking
10、He would get to the university by Friday ______ today, which can ensure him of his speech.
A.were he to leave B.if he had left C.did he to leave D.had he left
11、 Tom does speak Chinese well, but his reading and writing skills leave much _______.
A. to improve B. to be improved
C. improving D. Improve
12、--- Hi, it's time we worked out a plan for the research project.
---Sorry, I'm not available right now. I _____ for the upcoming final exam.
A.am preparing B.prepared C.have prepared D.will be preparing
13、During Voldemort’s time in power, people live in fear that they will be killed, either for having impure (不纯的) blood or for having pity for those who do.
A.constant B.chief C.available D.artificial
14、Jessica suggested the problem worth paying attention ______ at the meeting.
A. to be discussed B. to been discussed
C. being discussed D. be discussed
15、—Could you tell me ________?
— Sure. I’ll come back in two weeks.
A.Why you went there
B.when will you come back
C.How soon you will come back
D.how long have you been there
16、Many parents in China always _______ too much importance to words, ordering their children to do this or that.
A. attach B. add C. link D. apply
17、He got up early ________ the first train, but he missed it.
A.caught
B.to catch
C.catching
D.catch
18、My People, My Homeland is definitely a fantastic movie, ______ taking you to five areas with quite different geographical characteristics.
A.one B.the one C.it D.which
19、—We have enough time? What about taking a bus?
—OK, ________ the buses are not crowded.
A.as though
B.as long as
C.in order that
D.in case
20、—We’ve lived here _______ 1980.
—So you’ve live here _______ over twenty years.
A.since; for
B.for; since
C.for; for
D.since; since
21、Better China Trip aims to be a bridge for you in China. Whether you are here on business or simply for sightseeing, we offer you a city-to-city transportation, tour guide, and interpreter service. We can also try to assist you in answering any questions you might have with your business in China. For sightseers, we aim to ensure you see the highlights of any particular city or location you want to visit. You can either research your trip by yourself and bring us a preferred itinerary, or make use of our expert local knowledge to suggest one to you. You’d better discuss it with us before you start out; simply email or ring us up. You can also register your personal information, and book any service you need. The following are our services that you can order.
We have Beijing car rental, Beijing van(货车) rental, and Beijing driver services. Better China Trip provides car rental services in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi’an, Guilin, etc.
Services available:
1. Car, van and bus rental for business/shopping/sightseeing.
2. Translators and interpreters from Chinese to English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, etc.
3. Beijing airport transfers(pick-up and drop-off).
4. Hotel and air or train tickets booking.
5. Tour guides& services for the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, etc.
6. Tickets booking for Kungfu shows, magic, Peking Opera, etc.
7. Health care: traditional Chinese massage(按摩), foot massage, body massage.
8. Experiencing local Beijing Hutong life by tricycle.
Contact us:
You can visit our website at: www.betterchinatrip.com.
Tel: 010 84026538(within China); 008610 84026538(outside China);
Email: bctrip01@gmail.com
MSN(Microsoft service Network):bctrip01@gmail.com
【1】Whom will Better China Trip serve mainly?
A.The citizens who live or work in Beijing.
B.Whoever has language difficulty in China.
C.Whoever travels or does business in China.
D.The athletes coming to Beijing for big games.
【2】What does the underlined word “itinerary” probably mean?
A.Living condition.
B.A plan for a journey.
C.A perfect working plan.
D.A shopping arrangement.
【3】When is the best time for you to contact the service company?
A.Before you set out.
B.When you arrive in Beijing.
C.When you have any trouble.
D.After you start your travel.
【4】With the help of the company you can get the service of _______.
A.getting a passport to go abroad
B.tour guides who speak many languages
C.driving you to any place at any time
D.getting the tickets to a Kungfu show
【5】We can learn from this passage that _______.
A.this passage probably comes from a car magazine
B.you can visit places of interest with expert tour guides
C.you can ride a tricycle to any tourist attraction in Beijing
D.Better China Trip only provides car rental services in Beijing
22、 Reading has been on the decline for years. One of the reasons for the decline in book sales is the leaps and bounds in technology. Why do you buy a book when you can conveniently buy audiobooks (有声读物)instead? Here are 4 of the best audio books you can find.
The Power of Now
Published in 2000. The Power of Now explains a journey---a journey that encourages you to dismiss your analytical (分析白勺)mind and set aside yourself as well. The author, Eckhart Tolle, guides you through these transitions with easy words and phrases. The purpose of this book is to help you pay more attention io the current moment—the “ now”.
The Alchemist
It talks about the journey of a boy named Santiago who travels from Spain to Egypt in search of riches. Along the way, he meets three characters, a woman, a man who thinks he's a king? and the alchemist(练金术士). These characters help guide Santiago to his goal, but over time that goal changes. It moves away from worldly riches to something deeper and more meaningful.
The Power of Habit
Written by Charles Duhigg, 77ie Power of Habit- talks all about the power behind habits using various cases and plots to present Duhigg's points. In the book. Duhigg turns complex systems and methods into easily digestible stories that people and businesses can relate to.
Outliers
Written by Malcolm Gladwell, this book has popularized the idea that practicing 10,000 hours in total will make you an expert in that area. It also covers other aspects about what many of today's great people do in their daily life and how they have become successful in their own field.
【1】Why did Eckhart Tolle write The Power of Now?
A.To encourage people to travel.
B.To tell people to focus on the present.
C.To meet different people's curiosity.
D.To give advice to the business man.
【2】What did Santiago pursue during his journey at first?
A.Wealth. B.Fame. C.Wisdom. D.Friendship.
【3】Which of the books talks about the power of practice?
A.The Power of Now B.Outliers
C.The Power of Habit D.The Alchemist
23、Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129. 95 ; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(拍摄,录制)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery provides up to two hours of power before requiring a recharge.
Item 78098 The Wristwatch Camcorder
$149. 95; Available for 3-day Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the men's watch with an unnoticeable camera located at the two-o'clock position, yet the watch's hands never make it covered. So you'll be always ready to capture a famous person or a pet's ridiculous actions. The camera's rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of use from a four-hour charge.
Item 77918 The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater
$ 249. 95 ; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone:l-800-321-1484
This is the only personal media viewer that provides a private viewing experience just like watching a widescreen 55 inch television from 10 meters away. It connects to a video iPod, iPhone, portable DVD player with two AA batteries providing up to six hours of continuous operation.
Item 77281 The Digital Phone Album Watch
$ 99. 95 ; Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the watch that vividly displays 120 of your favorite digital photographs. You can download digital photographs to the watch. The watch can be viewed in the Photo Album mode (模式) or digital mode ( time and date view). A six-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use.
【1】What's the purpose of this passage?
A. To show how fashionable the items are.
B. To compare some goods.
C. To teach how to operate the items.
D. To advertise some goods.
【2】What do Item 78431 and Item 78098 have in common according to this passage?
A. They both sell well.
B. They both have unusual appearances.
C. They both can take photos.
D. They are both cheap.
【3】 If you're a movie fan, you probably show strong interest in_______. .
A. Item 77918 B. Item 78431
C. Item 77281 D. Item 78098
【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time.
B. In a way, Item 77281 is convenient for users.
C. Item 77918 works as a DVD player.
D. All the items include rechargeable batteries.
24、 Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after Chinese New Year. It’s a time when families come together to appreciate the full moon and eat mooncakes during the festival. In fact, besides these two traditions, there are many others.
1. Watching the tide
In ancient times, watching the tide on the Qiantang River in East China’s Zhejiang province was another grand event of Mid-Autumn Festival. It has been recorded in detail since the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220). Many famous ancient poets, like Su Shi in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) wrote about the grand occasion in their poems.
2. Making colorful lanterns
On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, people usually make colorful lanterns to decorate th beautiful night. They also make Kongming lanterns, which can fly because the burning candles h t the air in the lanterns. Children write good wishes on the lanterns and let them fly up into the sky.
3. Burning pagodas (佛塔)
When night falls, people gather together in an empty place, and pick up broken bricks and tiles to pile up several pagodas. The pagodas are hollow and are filled with firewood. Then the firewood in the pagodas is lit, and the red flames rise and sparks explode, through which people express the joy of harvest in autumn.
4. Stealing vegetables
Among the Dong ethnic group in Central China’s Hunan province, it is the custom for young ladies to steal vegetables on Mid-Autumn Festival night. Whoever eats vegetables with sweet dew on this night will be healthy and happy. Also, women and girls express their adoration to their favorite young men by this way.
5. Drinking osmanthus-flavored wine
Osmanthus-flavored wine is a gift during this season. Drinking Osmanthus fragrance wine at Mid-Autumn Festival implies sweetness, wealth and luck, and prosperity of the family.
People gather together to appreciate the moon, on which Wu Gang, who chases Chang’e, is cutting a sweet-scented osmanthus tree outside the Moon Palace, according to a legend. They drink the sweet osmanthus-flavored wine to echo the festival atmosphere.
【1】What do people usually do during Mid-Autumn Festival?
A.People in Hunan province steal vegetables on Mid-Autumn Festival night.
B.People drink Osmanthus fragrance wine to appreciate the moon and honor Chang'e.
C.People make Kongming lanterns to express good wishes and the joy of harvest in autumn.
D.People watch the tide on the Qiantang River, which dates back to the Han Dynasty.
【2】Which column of a magazine does this article probably belong to?
A.Science. B.Culture. C.Advertisement. D.History.
25、Last year,I met with a major accident.This accident totally changed the_______I used to look at things in my life. Like every day,it was time for my office for which I used to go_______a two wheeler vehicle.And that day I was not in the_______to wear the helmet.It’s very_______to ride a two wheeler in India and_______most of the Indians are ignorant about is wearing a helmet. And it was a _______for me too to wear a helmet every single day.
So I was riding the vehicle at an average speed of 30-40 mph when I thought to go_______of a scooter(小型摩托车)being slowly ridden (on the left end of the lane) by a middle-aged man in parallel. The only_______here was the wrong timing. The man without any hint or even looking at the back to check if any vehicle was approaching, _______ with his hand and immediately took a right turn to cross the street.
Unfortunately, just a second or two before this I had ________my vehicle to overtake the man. 3 seconds after, I knew our vehicles would bang as we were in a ________distance. In the very next moment, we along with our ________skidded for some distance.I got hit on the road directly on my back.It was a terrible jerk and the________developed pain gave me a serious sickening feeling. But for that moment I could only think about two things.“What would have happened if I hadn’t worn a helmet today?”“Was________person alright”?
Thankfully, the man was all night________he too was wearing the helmet.
That split second________of wearing the helmet changed my entire life,and turned this________accident into a minor one.I really thank myself for the decision I________that day. After this incident, I________myself I will always wear a helmet in any condition.This idea may not seem important to many of us, but it saved my life and the biggest of all, it made me realize how important small acts can ________to be!
【1】
A.idea
B.mind
C.way
D.point
【2】
A.on
B.in
C.by
D.at
【3】
A.case
B.condition
C.hope
D.mood
【4】
A.difficult
B.common
C.fortunate
D.dangerous
【5】
A.what
B.which
C.that
D.whether
【6】
A.habit
B.regret
C.pain
D.goal
【7】
A.forward
B.round
C.down
D.ahead
【8】
A.concern
B.problem
C.burden
D.matter
【9】
A.shook
B.indicated
C.responded
D.hesitated
【10】
A.sped up
B.caught up
C.taken
D.declared
【11】
A.long
B.large
C.close
D.straight
【12】
A.bodies
B.friends
C.helmets
D.vehicles
【13】
A.suddenly
B.generally
C.frequently
D.lately
【14】
A.another
B.the other
C.other
D.the others
【15】
A.though
B.if
C.when
D.as
【16】
A.decision
B.demand
C.target
D.solution
【17】
A.ridiculous
B.strange
C.major
D.vital
【18】
A.analysed
B.found
C.made
D.put
【19】
A.promised
B.informed
C.forgave
D.doubted
【20】
A.figure out
B.stand out
C.carry out
D.turn out
26、如何理解“机遇”,不同的人有不同的看法。请根据以下提示,并结合事例,用英语写一篇短文。
Opportunities favor those who are prepared.
内容要求:1. 你对该引语的理解;2. 你的相关经历;3. 恰当的结尾。
注意:①文中不能出现考生的具体信息;
②词数100左右。