1、Mr. Zhang bought his wife a lot of gifts, a gold ring ______.
A.include
B.including
C.included
D.was included
2、She explained the case to him, being careful not to________ any detail.
A.put out
B.leave out
C.hold out
D.turn out
3、_________ you’ ve got a chance, you’d better make full use of it.
A. Now that B. So that
C. In order that D. Since that
4、It was what he said ________ annoyed me.
A.how
B.that
C.who
D.whose
5、We ______ have watered these flowers yesterday. Today’s rain will be too much for them.
A.can’t B.shouldn’t C.may not D.mustn’t
6、—I’m travelling to Japan this weekend. Would you like to tell me about your experiences there?
—________. Let’s chat about it over there.
A.It’s up to you
B.Forget it
C.My pleasure
D.By all means
7、—Is it necessary us some photos before saving the old man?
—Yes, it is. We can protect ourselves if we do so.
A.of; taking
B.for; taking
C.of; to take
D.for; to take
8、Tom, don’t be_______________ of speaking in front of people. You are the best one.
A.afraid B.sad C.crazy D.angry
9、—So you gave her your phone?
—________. She said she’d return it to me when she could afford her own.
A. Not exactly B. My pleasure C. No doubt D. All right
10、This is the car ____ which he came here.
A.by B.in C.at D.on
11、We cannot always ____the conventional customs handed down to us from the past.
A.perform B.possess C.observe D.support
12、It is very important for English teachers to have a knowledge of the theories of language_______.
A.fluency B.accuracy C.acquisition D.punctuation
13、 We can never expect _____ bluer sky unless we create _____ less polluted world.
A. the; the B. the; a
C. a ; the D. a; a
14、It is unbelievable that Mr. Green leads a simple life, ________ his great wealth(财富).
A.beside
B.except
C.over
D.despite
15、Some hard-working students always keep a torch in their dormitories _____ there is a power failure.
A. if B. unless
C. so that D. in case
16、Unfortunately, when we dropped in, Mr Smith ______ for Indonesia to rescue the injured people there, so he could spare little time for a few words.
A.has just left B.just left C.had just left D.was just leaving
17、It will also make the cinema owners happy if more people go as they will make higher ________.
A. packet B. profits C. panic D. pill
18、Seeing the picture ,she could not resist _____.
A.laughing
B.to laugh
C.laughed
D.being laughed
19、This is true ______ how healthy the rest of their diet might be.
A.prior to
B.sort of
C.contrary to
D.regardless of
20、—Linda, do you know Jia Ling has become the highest grossing female film director in China after directing her first film?
—Wow, ________.
A.go for it
B.good for her
C.all the best
D.what a coincidence
21、I first saw a crayfish (小龙虾) around 2001. A friend brought one into the office and told me it was a female animal that was reproducing (繁殖) on its own. We realized the new type of animal was reproducing itself by the millions.
We think that in the 1990s, two crayfish got children either in a pet store or in the wild. Something went wrong and one of the daughters laid eggs without any males. It’s not unusual for such a sudden change like this to happen, but normally, the children can’t live on or reproduce, and the new type won’t spread. For some reason, this daughter and her children did.
In some way, many of the new crayfish appeared in German pet stores. They would naturally increase, and their owners would often set the children free, which let the animals reproduce and spread farther. In 2003, scientists officially proved that animals like crayfish were, in fact, reproducing themselves. They’ve gone from that single female 25 years ago to millions, or maybe billions, of the same crayfish found throughout Europe and Madagascar.
In 2018, we published a map of the clones’ genetic code (克隆类遗传密码图). This type is becoming a really useful tool for researchers like me: We can use crayfish-like animals to study everything from cancer development to the effects of drugs on the brain. Now that we know this code, we can start to try it in the lab. For example, we might try to make these animals grow to larger sizes so people can sell them for food. This is already happening in Madagascar. It turns out that crayfish are pretty tasty. It’s easy to get lots of them too because they grow up in about three months and lay hundreds of eggs. Just put one in a pool and wait.
【1】What do people think happened to crayfish in the 1990s?
A. Crayfish’s children could not live on or reproduce .
B. Crayfish got their lives in a scientific way in the lab.
C. A daughter crayfish got a strange ability to reproduce.
D. All animals like crayfish could reproduce themselves.
【2】What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A. The reason why crayfish became pets. B. The place where crayfish came from.
C. The different ways to raise crayfish. D. The fact of crayfish’s self-reproduction.
【3】The research on the birth of crayfish will be helpful in __________.
① diet ② medicine ③ brain ④ ocean
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①③ D. ②④
【4】Where could the passage be picked from?
A. a cookbook B. a science magazine C. an advertisement D. a guide brochure
22、Having a sense of humor can make your entire life much more enjoyable. For some of us, this comes naturally.【1】If you want some tips to improve your sense of humor, try these out:
•Appreciate more stand-up comedies.
【2】If you don’t know where to start, look for something to your taste or start with something popular. The law of attraction will help you increase your sense of humor by understanding jokes, pick up lines and other metaphors(比喻)that make people laugh.
•【3】
If you really want to develop your humor, then try to take something ordinary and make a joke out of it. In fact, there is a hidden joke behind every little event and situation you come across. Go ahead and try it. You will find out that almost everything you see in daily life has a funny side.
•Learn some simple jokes.
In the beginning, you don’t have to be creative. Just go out and do some research! The internet is full of great resources for jokes, humor, funny pictures, etc. Try searching for stuff that you like and add funny jokes to the end of your search.【4】
•Know the difference between funny and mean.
Making fun of someone for things they can’t change can come off as mean. The person who is the target of the joke can grow really embarassed and it can turn their mood off.【5】You can also make self-depreciating(自嘲)jokes. And there will always be jokes where no one gets hurt.
A.Observe other funny people.
B.Try to see the funny side to things.
C.You will find millions of things to make people laugh.
D.For others, we might have to work a little to unlock it.
E.To increase your sense of humor, watch more comedies.
F.It’s a lot better than watching something that’s a bit of a struggle.
G.Instead, make jokes about something they can easily change about themselves.
23、4 Ways to Write Down Goals Like A Pro
Human beings are unusual in the animal world – and yes, we are part of that world – as we can imagine the future, and dream about what we want to happen there. Dreams can be vague (模糊的) and specific. 【1】.
Here are four tips on how to write down goals.
Define your goals.
【2】 You may have a vague idea of what you want to do but have never had the chance to think clearly and be focused.
Create a timetable.
Creating a timetable means you will have to think of the big picture. Now is your opportunity to allow yourself the luxury of dreaming. Your timetable for success will gradually become clear. 【3】
Now, look at the detail.
Now that you have turned your dream into a goal, and decided on your path, turn to the short-term goals. Consider the short-term objectives you will need to achieve as you progress towards your ultimate goal. Enter these into your timetable so you have a clear idea of the steps you will need to take.
【4】
Whatever you write in your plan for the future is going to guide you through the whole process. 【5】 Therefore, make your plan positive. You will not be inspired if you use negative language. Don’t say what you are not going to do anymore. List what you are going to do in positive tones that will encourage you.
Having a plan full of confidence and heartening language will lead you to achieve your ultimate goal. A good plan will help you to make your dream a reality.
A.Trust yourself.
B.Always be positive.
C.But if they are never acted on, they remain dreams.
D.Then, you have may have the joy of success for a long time.
E.Then, you can decide where you want to be in one year, five years, or ten years.
F.You will be referring to it frequently and will need it to be inspiring and motivational.
G.The most challenging part of writing down your goals is to figure out what your goals are at first.
24、Ticket Information
Due to extremely high demand, tickets for the three traditional end-of-year concerts of the Vienna Philharmonic are drawn exclusively on the Vienna Philharmonic website. In this way, people worldwide have an equal chance to purchase these highly desired tickets.
Application Period: February 1-28, 2023
During this period, interested persons can apply on this website for tickets to the Preview Performance, the New Year’s Eve Concert, and the New Year’s Concert. The first step toward making an application for tickets is to register for the drawing. The registration is separate from your user account for the Webshop and is specifically for the drawing. Users can enter their ticket preferences for the upcoming concerts during the application period.
Price Categories
The number of tickets for the New Year’s Concert is limited to two, and the number of tickets for the Preview Performance and New Year’s Eve Concert can be up to four. The ticket prices range between 35 € and 1200 € for the New Year’s Concert, 25 € and 860 € for the New Year’s Eve Concert, and between 20 € and 495 € for the Preview Performance. If you wish to change your application, you may only do so during the application period. In March, you will know the results of the drawing.
When Should I Apply?
Within the one-month application period, the actual time of application is irrelevant. An application made on February 1 has the same chances as an application made on February 28. The only way to obtain tickets for these concerts is by taking part in the online drawing! Requests submitted through the postal system, by e-mail or by any other means will not be considered!
【1】Who could be most interested in this information?
A.A website designer.
B.A painting lover.
C.A music fan.
D.A tourist guide.
【2】What do you have to do to get tickets?
A.Apply one month in advance.
B.Participate in the drawing.
C.Send e-mails to the webshop.
D.Use the same name as the user account.
【3】How much must you pay at least for two tickets for the Preview Performance?
A.70€.
B.25€.
C.50€.
D.40€.
25、 I'm sitting at the airport watching people in the last minutes before their loved ones arrive or depart.
A woman is running in circles trying to gather family members together for a ______ .When the final moment comes before ______,she wraps her arms around her son,giving him a ______ hug that should protect him until she ______.
I sit with a book in my hands,waiting for my turn to leave,______ because the ones I love have a different ______ from mine.
I think of other departures and arrivals.I ______ seeing my daughter.I wrapped myself around her as if she'd been ______.That year she was in her first year at university,coming home for the first time.
Today my flight is two hours late.When my flight is ______ called,I gather my book and luggage.______ there is no one to see me off,I do not ______ to see where I have come from.______,I think of my husband at work ______ if I have left yet.
As I head towards the plane,I find myself ______ yet another arrival and departure.That year,my 91﹣year﹣old grandfather died.After returning from his funeral,I arrived at the airport ______.My husband of only a year was waiting at the gate to take me in his arms.Because of my tears,______ was looking at us,but I didn't ______.
Life needs the important ______ all the time.I wish that all the people who went on a ______ could come back to find someone ______ them.I also wish they could leave with someone to see them off.
【1】A. lecture B. goodbye C. dinner D. party
【2】A. gathering B. boarding C. announcing D. landing
【3】A. powerful B. gentle C. warm D. common
【4】A. leaves B. appears C. returns D. recovers
【5】A. frightened B. anxious C. relaxed D. alone
【6】A. schedule B. attitude C. position D. target
【7】A. evidence B. entrance C. arrivals D. reality
【8】A. stolen B. cheated C. lost D. punished
【9】A. punctually B. finally C. abruptly D. repeatedly
【10】A. Although B. While C. Till D. Since
【11】A. slow down B. get off C. look back D. run away
【12】A. Moreover B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
【13】A. doubting B. asking C. predicting D. wondering
【14】A. remembering B. forgetting C. planning D. rejecting
【15】A. shouting B. crying C. laughing D. whispering
【16】A. someone B. everyone C. none D. anyone
【17】A. care B. respond C. scold D. flee
【18】A. arrival B. chance C. departure D. moment
【19】A. journey B. Diet C. picnic D. holiday
【20】A. worrying about B. smiling at C. talking of D. waiting for
26、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Two years ago, Li Yuhua’s daughter taught her how to shop online. Since then, the 51-year-old farmer in Wushan has been a regular online shopper. Shoppers like Li Yuhua are the new target for China’s e-commerce giants,including Alibaba Group, which operates the Taobao platform, and JD. com. Rural China added 3 million more Internet users in the first half the year, bringing the total number to 225 million, or 26. 3% of the country’s total Internet population of 854 million, according to a report on rural e-commerce development released last week by the China International Electronic Commerce Network. That helped improve rural online sales in the first half of the year by 21 % to $109. 6 billion, outpacing the national growth rate by 3.2 percentage points.
“However, it is a little bit early to say that China’s e-commerce battlefield is moving to rural China,” said Chen Tao, a senior analyst. Unlike urban residents, most rural Chinese haven’t experienced e-commerce shopping. While that provides online platforms with one of the least undeveloped markets for e-commerce, progress has been slow due to the lack of infrastructure(基础设施)and logistics(物流)support.
To address that problem, one of China’s largest e-commerce operators, JD. com hired more deliverymen and tested drone(无人机)delivery services to improve service in rural China. Alibaba Group, China’s largest e-commerce player,announced in April last year that it had invested $717 million in Huitongda Network Co. Ltd, which helps to boost sales in 15,000 towns across 18 provinces.
Another inhibiting factor in the development of rural e-commerce is the income gap. In 2018, annual per capita disposable income(人均可支配收入)in rural areas was 14,600 yuan compared with 39,300 yuan in cities. “Lower disposable incomes in rural areas limit the consumption,” said analyst Chen. It also takes time to educate rural residents to accept e-commerce services as most of them are new to online shopping. There is still a long way to go to popularise online shopping in rural China.’’
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