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1、Raising awareness of endangered species is just one of the ways we are taking action for the good of the planet _______.
A.we call it home B.called it home C.calling home D.we call home
2、Walls made of adobe ______ the heat from the sun on hot days and ______ that heat slowly during cool nights.
A．take off; give off
B．take in; give out
C．take over; give up
D．take away; give away
3、No matter where he is, he makes ________ a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.
A．him
B．this
C．that
D．it
4、This is ________ the Shenzhou VIII Spaceship landed.
A．there
B．in which
C．the place that
D．where
5、The family with the aim of travelling by plane ________ more than four times what it was several years ago.
A. have increased B. has increased C. were increasing D. was increasing
6、It was announced that only when the fire was under control ____ to return to their homes.
A. the residents would be permitted
B. had the residents been permitted
C. the residents had been permitted
D. would the residents be permitted
7、The old __B__well looked after by the government in China.
A. is B. are
C. has been D. was
8、_____ are the days when teachers were looked down upon.
A. To go B. Go
C. Gone D. Going
9、Smoke alarms are used to quickly _____ fire or smoke in a building and give a early warning.
A．reflect
B．disturb
C．detect
D．represent
10、Due to frequent layoffs, there is anxiety among the employees ________ they may one day be out of work.
A. when B. how C. why D. that
11、Students should involve themselves in community activities _____________ they can gain experience for growth.
A. who B. when C. which D. where
12、—The Spring Festival is drawing near. I am considering traveling in a small town, especially ___________with an ocean view.
—I agree with you; I would appreciate it if you could take me there.
A. it B. one
C. that D. this
13、She brought with her three friends，none of ________ I had ever met before.
A.them B.who C.whom D.these
14、Only then _______________ that I had made a terrible mistake.
A. I realized B. did I realize
C. I had realized D. had I realized
15、Sam, in every way, has handled the challenge, _________ his friends_________ how he’s achieved success in spite of the difficulties.
A. overcome; by B. overcoming; with
C. impressed; by D. impressing; with
16、It is vital that you _________the next question depending on what the person says while communicating.
A. prepare B. prepare for C. prepared D. must prepare
17、Do you know how many parts this machine __________?
A. consists in B. consists of
C. is consisted of D. consists with
18、 ——Hello, is Mr Smith in ?
——Sorry, there is no such person ______ you referred to in my office.
A. that B. as C. who D. whom
19、You would be unlucky to see sharks, but there are no problem if you don't ________ them.
A．interrupt
B．disturb
C．discourage
D．prey
20、Lily regretted ______ to Mary’s birthday party last Sunday.
A. not to go B. not having been going
C. not going D. not to be going
21、Evidence has been found through years of study________children’s early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up.
A．when
B．how
C．whether
D．that
22、It be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.
A．may
B．couldn’t
C．should
D．needn’t
23、My camera can be ______ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.
A．treated
B．adopted
C．adjusted
D．adapted
24、According to the school rule, no student ________ go out during the class without the teacher’s permission.
A. could B. need C. shall D. would
25、She lay lazily in the armchair under the tree, the sun _______down through the broad leaves.
A.shone B.shining C.was shining D.to shine
26、Being seen in a fancy sports car or enjoying a beach holiday in a five-star hotel were once signs of having ‘‘made it”.
But a new study suggested that having people think of you as constantly busy and overworked is now a far better way to show social status.
According to Harvard University in the US, people are increasingly leaning toward the phenomenon of “humblebragging (谦虚自夸)”. This is when people make a seemingly modest statement that actually draws attention to something they want to brag (吹嘘) about.
Phrases such as “I have no life” and “I desperately need a holiday” are now used to imply social standing, while ordering food and shopping online is the perfect way to prove to neighbors that you are simply too busy and important to go to the supermarket.
“Movies, magazines, and popular TV shows often highlight (强调) the abundance (富足) of money and leisure time among the wealthy,” said Neeru Paharia, an assistant professor at Harvard University.
“In recent years, featuring wealthy people relaxing by the pool or on a yacht (游艇), playing tennis or skiing and hunting are being replaced with advertisements featuring busy individuals who work long hours and have very limited leisure time,” he said. “Displaying (how busy you are at work) and a lack of leisure time operates as a visible signal of status in the eyes of others.”
The researchers pointed out that the Wall Street Journal’s 2016 advert campaign featured celebrities (名人) complaining about their busy lives, with the slogan (标语). “People who don’t have time, make time to read the Wall Street Journal.”
The report, which was published in the Journal of Consumer Research, also found that brands that marketed themselves as timesaving were becoming increasingly high-status, because of the people who used them.
According to the authors, this trend of humblebragging is due to people’s shit of focus-they now value “the preciousness und scarcity (稀缺) of individuals" more than “the preciousness and scarcity of goods”.
“Busy individuals possess desirable characteristics, leading them to be viewed as scarce and in demand,” the authors concluded.
【1】The main idea of this article is about ?
A. the trend of “humblebragging”.
B. characteristics of people who lead a busy life.
C. why people today are becoming increasingly busy.
D. why some people like to brag about their social status.
【2】People today prefer to to display their social status
A. share their passion for tennis or skiing
B. show how fast-paced their work life is
C. tell people about the wonderful holidays they take
D. show off their abundance of money and leisure time
【3】The Wall Street Journal’s 2016 advert campaign implies that .
A. busy people always have a better life than others
B. it’s important to read newspapers however busy you are
C. busy individuals should learn to manage their time better
D. a lack of time is a typical characteristic of people of high social status
【4】From the article we can conclude that America people today .
A. all brag about themselives.
B. value individuals, the preciousness and scarcity
C. order food and shop online to show they are rich
D. work long hours and don’t have enough leisure time.
27、Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.
The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated(截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused misfortune for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as nothing short of inspiration for living her best life.
To spread the message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe. Besides, she writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.
Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canals in Amsterdam, relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle (华夫饼) in Brussels, taking spectacular pictures in Athens and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, with all the well-known locations written on her artificial leg.
“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought of getting a chalkboard,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother weren’t too interested in the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”
Gallagher said people often stare when she’s writing on her leg, but once she shares the photos, she receives only positive feedback. “My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do,” she said, “I know it’s my determination to prove to myself that I can do it. Therefore, I’ve been able to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life.”
Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.
【1】What message did Gallagher want to spread in her special way?
A．She enjoys her traveling across the globe.
B．She suffers little from her leg amputation.
C．She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing.
D．She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online.
【2】Which of the statements is right according to the passage?
A．Gallagher was interested in art.
B．Gallagher had her right arm amputated at the age of four.
C．Gallagher wrote her travel’s locations on her artificial leg.
D．Gallagher’s family supported Gallagher’s idea of getting a chalkboard.
【3】Which can best describe Gallagher?
A．Helpful and cooperative.
B．Friendly and generous.
C．Independent and selfless.
D．Determined and creative.
【4】Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A．Never Too Late to Share
B．A Special Artificial Leg
C．An Outstanding Photographer
D．Gallagher’s Summer Holidays
28、阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
There is a large percentage of Asian people in the US. They’re hard working, respectful but strange sometimes. If you don’t understand the culture, you will get some problems with them. Asian people are different from any other cultures if you think you know them, you might want to think again.
How are they different? When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything. You can do anything you want but don't disrespect an Asian man. You will get some real consequences afterward and especially if he is your boss. It’s something called face saving in the Asian culture. It’s ridiculous sometimes but it’s their culture. Sometimes their culture can come in between their relationship at work. Asian people might expect a lot of respect from their co-workers when their co-workers just see them as an equal.
Americans are very different from Asian people. If you’re Asian, you might want to understand the American culture and even adapt to their culture if you work with them. It will be easier for you since you’re in their countries. Imagine an American working in China, expecting Chinese co-workers to get along with him when he criticizes them straight out on every single matter in front of everyone. I think they will take him outside and take care of him. It just doesn’t work that way with Asian people.
If you’re an American boss giving your Asian employee a review, you will see that they will have a problem with your negative remarks. They will think that you don’t like them, disrespectful, and want to get rid of them; when in fact, you’re just doing your job. You just encourage them to do their work better. Of course, it’s not fair for you as an American boss but just expect that it can be something that is on your Asian employee’s mind.
【1】The Americans can’t get along well with the Asians probably because______.
A.their cultures are different
B.they don’t like each other
C.both of them are too proud
D.they have different political views
【2】The underlined phrase “face saving” in Paragraph 2 probably means_____.
A.saving some money for later use
B.making faces to please your boss
C.showing some respect to somebody
D.helping somebody out of trouble
【3】From the third paragraph we can know that it is difficult_________.
A.for the Asians to accept the culture in America
B.for the Americans to adapt to the culture in China
C.for people to learn the culture in a foreign country
D.for people to follow the culture in their own country
【4】The negative remarks an American boss gives on your work probably mean he/she _____
A.doesn’t like you any longer
B.thinks you are not worth respecting
C.doesn’t think you are suitable for the job
D.wants you to improve your work
29、“We are what we eat”—or so the saying goes. From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat. We know about the benefits of eating properly for our physical well-being, but food and cooking it is proving to be good for our mental well-being as well.
Some people are now advocating the therapeutic (治疗的）value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but the experience someone goes through.
TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off. She says that “Baking’s always been about therapy... It’s never really been about the cake.” And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialisation and mental health.
Certainly, creating some delicious food has helped some of us get through the recent lockdown; it’s helped take our mind off things and given us something to do. People have said that kneading dough (面团) to make bread, for example, has given them a sense of calm and control. Research has shown that doing creative tasks, like cooking, makes us feel happier.
Nicole Farmer, who studies how food impacts our biology, behavior and mental health, told BBC online that “cooking represents the shared human experience of food, and nurturing people through food, so I think that’s where it integrates opportunity into immediate positive emotions”.
Of course, cooking can be a very sociable activity and sharing the end result, a rewarding experience. Hopefully, as we start to mix with friends and family again, we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right frame of mind.
【1】What does the underlined word “well-being” mean in the first paragraph?
A．Happiness.
B．Recovery.
C．Preference.
D．Influence.
【2】Why does the author mention “TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain” in paragraph 3?
A．To explain a regulation.
B．To support a viewpoint.
C．To present a fact.
D．To make a prediction.
【3】How does cooking do good to people during the lockdown?
A．By creating delicious food.
B．By offering a sense of quietness.
C．By impressing human experience of food.
D．By drawing one’s attention to be occupied.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．We Are What We Eat
B．How Food Affects Our Behavior
C．Cooking Benefits Mental Health
D．Cooking Helps Connect Friends and Family
30、The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary( 保护区 )________ by charity is now open to the public by appointment only, where the wild horses live in freedom under long-lasting protection. I called ahead about stopping by to ________ some 2022 calendars. After discovering that the Choctaw pony( 乔克托小 马 ) Imagine, was May’s calendar girl, along with her mother Tahiyah, I was________, and wanted to share a few more calendars with my friends, I sponsor(赞助) the pony Imagine annually, and have the________to name her.
“How many________ do you want?” asked Susan, the president, and executive director of the Sanctuary. I thought for a moment,________ in the sunshine through the transparent glass roof of the office, where Susan and 6 staff members were busy________ the documents needed to operate the 11,000+ acres of ________ area for hundreds of horses. Through the bank of windows, I could see a herd of horses off in the________.
“Four. No. How about five?” I replied, trying to do the ________ in my head on how much that would be. “Do you take a check?” “Oh, I forgot my checkbook!” I laughed. “Credit card?”
Susan straightened the small pile of calendars and________, “How about we give you these calendars? They are our perfect introduction to our mission of________the awareness of protection.”
________, I took a deep breath and bargained, “How about if I________ to the Hay and Cake Fund?”
We both smiled. Such a clever exchange of ________! It is in ________ that we receive. We gave for the sake of giving and any reward was unexpected.
We even went to ________ Imagine. With her distinctive markings, she was easy to ________. She’s________ and is bigger than her mother now. She was happily grazing( 吃草 ) in the same herd I had________ while in the office.
【1】
A．protested
B．pleased
C．supported
D．evaluated
【2】
A．draw
B．check
C．purchase
D．show
【3】
A．worried
B．thrilled
C．scared
D．disappointed
【4】
A．perseverance
B．intelligence
C．privilege
D．knowledge
【5】
A．calendars
B．hours
C．souvenirs
D．horses
【6】
A．bathing
B．jogging
C．whistling
D．glaring
【7】
A．faking
B．deleting
C．leaking
D．sorting
【8】
A．conservation
B．amusement
C．service
D．economic
【9】
A．way
B．dark
C．case
D．distance
【10】
A．best
B．math
C．job
D．trick
【11】
A．threatened
B．offered
C．criticized
D．commanded
【12】
A．raising
B．burying
C．judging
D．declining
【13】
A．Angrily
B．Unexpectedly
C．Generally
D．Actually
【14】
A．apologize
B．donate
C．explain
D．complain
【15】
A．culture
B．letters
C．information
D．kindness
【16】
A．exploring
B．competing
C．giving
D．struggling
【17】
A．train
B．help
C．drive
D．see
【18】
A．spot
B．clean
C．love
D．manage
【19】
A．turned up
B．lined up
C．grown up
D．stood up
【20】
A．glimpsed
B．overheard
C．photographed
D．learned
31、根据课文内容，在空白处填入所缺的单词。
Our travels then took us to South China, and then on to central China. In each place we went, we 【1】 wonderful local dishes, from Guangdong’s 【2】 dim sum — small servings of food in bamboo steamers — to the 【3】 stewed noodles in Henan. Everywhere, the food was as 【4】 as the people. However, one thing is always true: Through food, Chinese people everywhere show friendship and 【5】.
Beyond this, you can keep healthy by 【6】 different categories of fresh foods, especially fruit and vegetables, which are full of vitamins and 【7】, rather than processed foods. Processed foods often contain less nutrition, and have higher 【8】 of sugar, salt, and fat than fresh ingredients. Besides this, it is also important to have some meat, beans, or dairy products in your diet, as they provide the necessary protein for strong bones and muscle growth. As with everything in life, 【9】 is key. The 【10】 diet is a balanced one，without too much or too little of any one thing.
32、假设你是李华，一名游泳队员，去年在当地的游泳比赛中获得第二名。请你给著名游教练Smith 先生写封信，表示希望前往其训练中心，在其指导下进行为期三个月的游泳训练，同时了解费用相关信息。
1. 获得第二名：win second place; 2. 游泳比赛：swimming contest; 3. 一位有经验的教练：an experienced swimming instructor; 4. 训练中心： training center; 5. 三个月的训练：for a three-month training; 6. 提高我的游泳技能：improve my swimming skill; 7. 费用：the cost。
注意：字数100词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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