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1、Your encouragement and support are greatly ____, for they will make a difference on our research.
A.encouraged B.appreciated C.enjoyed D.considered
2、 People can find so many good things, such as useful information and lovely pictures on the web, __________ it is also a global village filled with bad things.
A. what B. when C. where D. while
3、Generally speaking, ______ people in different countries speak different languages, they are able to communicate their ideas clearly by body languages.
A.since B.so C.while D.but
4、Once a schedule is made, by strictly _______ it, you can avoid putting off till tomorrow what should be done.
A． arranging B． measuring
C． observing D． presenting
5、We all consider ______ significant that we should cancel the order immediately.
A. how B. which C. this D. it
6、Mozart's birthplace and the house he composed “The Magic Flute” are both museums now.
A．where
B．when
C．there
D．which
7、The Wall Street Journal reports several research studies conducted over the past few years show a persons personality changes _____ time.
A. in B. on C. without D. over
8、Since I have little work experience, I will have to take a series of unpaid internships ________ I can find my ideal job.
A．before
B．after
C．once
D．when
9、The Adulthood Ceremony was held in the school lecture hall ______ seats approximately 500 students.
A. where B. whose C. which D. when
10、Quality and customized smart appliances are _______ among urban households in China as cities are embracing the trend of an “intelligent home”.
A. catching up B. catching on C. catering to D. carrying through
11、They searched around for a nice table to________ their new apartment.
A. fill B. furnish
C. arrange D. put
12、The whole world must spare no effort to ________ the problems caused by global warming.
A.choose B.ignore C.solve D.mention
13、It is a rule that the students are banned ______ computer games in our school.
A. to play B. from playing
C. of playing D. on playing
14、It is not always easy to be a man, to be a great man.
A.rather than B.other than C.or else D.still less
15、I really doubt _____ he would ask her to marry him in public.
A. that B. whether
C. how D. that if
16、She often ________ her daughter on the way home after work.
A.joins up B.looks up C.picks up D.takes up
17、 It’s unwise of you to consider his wild behavior as ______ a kid’s game. It may gradually develop into a bad habit.
A．no less than
B．less than
C．more than
D．no more than
18、His mother made Greg orange juice every day, _______would help his recovery.
A. which B. who C. when D. that
19、______ energy under the earth must be released in one form or another , for example, an earthquake.
A.Assembled B.Accumulated C.Attempted D.Advanced
20、_____ he promised that he wouldn’t be late，he didn’t arrive until the end of the party．
A．Since B．Although
C．Because D．Until
21、If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don't need to feel surprised．They are a flash mob （快闪族）, which is a group of people who come together suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly break up．They are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communication network．At a predetermined time, they gather and perform some distractions（消遣） such as waving their hands and exchanging books, Then, they quickly break up before the police can arrive．Using mobile phones, the flash mob can change its location if the first one has been replaced for any reason．
Bill Lasik, senior editor of Harper’s Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob came together on June 3, 2003 - after the first attempt was foiled at Macy's department store．Lasik claimed that the activity was designed to make fun of hipsters （起时髦的人）, and call attention to the cultural atmosphere．
Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people．Such an activity might seem amusing and untrue, but it also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place．Undoubtedly, flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any direction．They also have great economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product．
The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular．People use it to do many things．For example, in 2009, Michael Jackson's fans took part in a flash mob to remember him．Hundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michael's famous song "Beat It" together．Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory．
【1】The undefined word "foiled" in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by _ 。
A．forgotten B．prevented
C．announced D．confirmed
【2】What can you learn about the flash mob from the passage?
A．The flash mob usually breaks up quickly for lacking enough time．
B．Once the place for the activity is determined, it can't be changed．
C．The flash mob can be made use offing many fields just for fun．
D．It gives people the chance to come together to do something unusual．
【3】The main purpose of the passage is __________.
A．to entertain B．to encourage
C．to inform D．to persuade
【4】The writer's attitude towards the flash mob is__________.
A．negative B．favorable
C．objective D．doubtful
22、 A sea of decisions stretches before us and have a larger impact on our lives. We’re attacked with so many decisions that it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. However, there are many different ways to make it. 【1】
Here’s one 4-step process that may help you solve any number of problems:
1. Formulate your question. 【2】 This isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. But, if you approach the situation with a clear view of what you’re actually trying to accomplish, that’ll equip you to sift through this information critically and find what you are looking for. And you can decide whether the new fashion really suits your needs.
2. 【3】 There’s lots of it out there, so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what’s relevant. Information gathering helps you weigh different options, choosing a decision that meets your goal.
3. Apply the information—something you do by asking critical questions. For example, in an email that promises you millions, you should consider: ‘What is shaping my approach to this situation?’ ‘【4】’
4. Consider the implications. For the promise that seems great at first glance, try to think about the long-term effects and unintended results.
Critical thinking can offer the tools to make a perfect choice. 【5】 And if enough of us use it, it has the power to make the world more reasonable.
A. Gather your information.
B. Raise some valuable questions.
C. Can you help me with the decisions?
D. Do I assume the sender is telling the truth?
E. Also, it can help us find what we really need.
F. In other words, know what you’re looking for.
G. One particularly effective skill is critical thinking.
23、It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apple’s case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.
Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday.
“We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”
On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.
“It worries people to think that one’s personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without permission,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F. T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and that’s exactly what must happen.”
Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.
He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “I’m optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If it’s not changed, then we’ll turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesn’t work then we’ll consider legislative approach.”
The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant(警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.
【1】The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google_______.
A. to urge them not to invade consumers’ privacy.
B. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information.
C. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos.
D. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo.
【2】Which of the following statements is True?
A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time.
B. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.
C. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.
D. Apple and Google have decided to make a change.
【3】Mr. Schumer’s letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door to privacy invasion_______.
A. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently.
B. can be used if permitted.
C. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information.
D. causes personal information to be posted online without permission.
【4】Where can we read about the passage?
A. In a newspaper.
B. In a magazine.
C. In a science report.
D. In a textbook.
24、Larry Paris and Joe Huber were good friends. Both of them lived on their family farms in Starlight, Indiana. When they were young, they would throw parties and get into troubles around their small town. They also passed the time playing basketball in the Hubers' backyard with their friends. One day, they found basketball wasn't exciting enough. So they turned the yard into a boxing ring. But week after week one kid kept winning. His name was Crum Lynch.
Back in the 1950s and 60s. WAVE in Louisville, Kentucky produced a TV series called Tomorrow's Champions, where future boxing stars could get their start. The show was aired on Saturday nights and it was open to amateur boxers from all over the US. One day, the Huber brothers felt they had a star in Crum Lynch. Encouraged by his success in Starlight, Crum also saw the promise of a professional career lay ahead. So they got into a truck and headed for Kentucky.
When they arrived at the TV station and found out that Crum was going to compete with a skinny 14 year-old boy named Cassius Clay, the group assumed Crum had the match in the bag. But they planned not to take him out until the third round because they wanted to get more enjoyment and air time on the TV show.
Both fighters entered the ring on time. In Crum's corner, Larry Paris and Joe Huber stood around their fighter's three-legged chair. In the other corner, Crum's teenage opponent kept pacing back and forth. When the announcer said Crum's name, there were just a handful of claps. But when the name of that scrawny teenager was announced, the place erupted.
Of course, the match didn't go as planned. While Crum got defeated and left the building with his face looking like a bag of golf balls, Clay would go on to change his name to Muhammad Ali and become the greatest athlete of the boxing world.
【1】Which word best describes Larry Paris and Joe Huber’s kids?
A．Kind.
B．Troublesome.
C．Stupid.
D．Hardworking.
【2】Why did the three boys plan to win in the third round?
A．They thought it was wise to be cautious.
B．They wanted to seem like gentlemen on TV.
C．They wanted to get more fun and exposure.
D．They had to save energy for the next match.
【3】What does the underlined word “scrawny” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Tall.
B．Thin.
C．Strong.
D．Sick.
【4】Who would become the greatest boxing star in the world?
A．Larry Paris.
B．Joe Huber.
C．Crum Lynch.
D．Cassius Clay.
25、I was deeply moved by the kindness of an elderly flower seller at Sydney’s Central Station one evening. I was feeling as cold as the chill winds ______the steps of the workers who buried hands deep into coat pockets. In many ways, 2020 had proven a ______year. My teenage daughter had left home for university, my job of 23 years was no more, and a creative project I’d given my all to for years had also been ______ called off. I also found out a person who I’d thought was a friend was ______it.
A year earlier, I’d dreamt about an earthquake. In the dream, a red light flashed inside a building and then the earth began to ______. Walls collapsed and pieces of brick rained down on me as I ran into the open, feeling ______for the people I hadn’t loved enough. ______I was buried completely by the falling world, I stretched out my hands and ______, “Abuelo, ayudame,” in my native Spanish. “Grandfather, help me!”
Now, with the very real aftershocks of a number of ______endings, I walked into a little flower shop to buy a gift for a friend. The gentleman at the checkout looked at me and ______for a moment, returning with a fragrant flower. “For you. You need to smile today,” he said in a rich and beautiful accent, ______me the flower with eyes full of care. It took all my strength not to ______tears. Then he ______me in a grandfatherly hug that made me want to tell him everything. ______, I just thanked him and headed for the train. How did he know? I wondered. For the first time in weeks, I felt ______.
【1】
A．following
B．taking
C．slowing
D．quickening
【2】
A．smooth
B．splendid
C．tough
D．fruitful
【3】
A．frequently
B．gradually
C．severely
D．suddenly
【4】
A．far from
B．free from
C．more than
D．other than
【5】
A．turn
B．swing
C．rock
D．roll
【6】
A．ashamed
B．puzzled
C．anxious
D．sorrowful
【7】
A．Before
B．When
C．After
D．Until
【8】
A．yelled
B．complained
C．whispered
D．declared
【9】
A．extreme
B．unexpected
C．alternative
D．specific
【10】
A．looked out
B．thought over
C．turned away
D．broke down
【11】
A．showing
B．offering
C．sending
D．delivering
【12】
A．leak out
B．burst into
C．hold back
D．wipe away
【13】
A．grasped
B．surrounded
C．wrapped
D．protected
【14】
A．However
B．Meanwhile
C．Moreover
D．Thus
【15】
A．envy
B．hope
C．guilt
D．pity
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as fa as possible.
Loneliness Peaks
For years America has been talking about obesity, but a new study points to a more serious health issue: isolation and loneliness.
Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need --- crucial to both well-being and survival. Extreme examples show infants who lack human contact in care fail to grow and often die. Indeed, social isolation has been used as a form of punishment. According to Julianne Holt-Lunstad, the lead author of the study, an increasing portion of the U.S. population now population now experiences isolation regularly. Over 42 million adults above age 45 in the U.S. are estimated to be suffering from chronic(长期的)loneliness.
The study of 340 adults between the ages of 27 and 101 living in San Diego identified three key age ranges when people felt the loneliest. Participants who had the highest levels of loneliness were in their late-20s, mid-50s and late-80s. While it may come as a surprise that people in their late-20s suffered from loneliness, a larger survey shows they actually may suffer the hardest.
With an increasing number of people working from home, watching television, getting into an addiction to electronic devices, it has become too easy to be alone, even if that’s not a person’s intention. Modern day conveniences like having anything we want delivered make it possible to never need to leave the house. So, not surprisingly, those with frequent social contact usually feel less lonely than those with few social ties.
Mounting evidence suggests social isolation and loneliness significantly impact our health, and even shorten our lives, just like obesity. This study isn’t the first time loneliness has been flagged as an emerging health issue. Therefore, reducing both isolation and loneliness is important for quality of life and well-being.
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