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1、He managed to reach the summit of his career, but it was at the ______ of his health.
A. consumption B. credit
C. exhaustion D. expense
2、President Xi Jinping appeared at Saturday's state dinner hosted by the Dutch royal family in a traditional Chinese suit ,which displayed the leader's national pride and confidence in Chinese culture.
A capable B. significant
C. formal D. authentic
3、Biologists suggest that as climate change progresses, some insects may become trapped — like fish out of water — in habitats _____ can no longer support them.
A.that B.where C.when D.who
4、Anyway, I can’t cheat him---it’s against all my __________.
A. emotions B. principles
C. regulations D. patience
5、--What happened to the young trees we planted last week?
--The trees _________ well, but I didn’t water them.
A. might grow B. must have grown
C. would have grown D. would grow
6、— Henry, can you go to the concert tonight?
— I'm afraid I can't. I will give the ticket to ________ wants to enjoy it.
A．someone
B．whomever
C．everyone
D．whoever
7、I think it's high time you made up your mind to choose a(n) ________.
A.ambition B.carrier C.employment D.career
8、According to the latest rule, people _______sort household garbage into four categories.
A.can B.shall C.may D.need
9、You are hardworking and surely most of you _____ a college admission notice by the end of September this year．
A． will receive B． will be receiving
C． will be received D． will have received
10、— Tina didn’t take the medicine last night, did she?
— No, but I wish she _______.
A.did B.should C.had D.would
11、________ my teachers’ help, I wouldn’t have made such great progress.
A. Thanks to B. But for
C. In terms of D. With regard to
12、I’d like to recommend some new computer programs ________ for home buildings．
A．designing B．designed C．to design D．design
13、________ excited the engineer most was that he eventually succeeded in ________ seemed to be the most difficult challenge to him.
A．That; what
B．What; what
C．That; that
D．What; that
14、 What the children in the mountain village need ______ good books.
A. is B. are
C. have D. has
15、--- How much water do you have with you since it is a long walk?
--- I’m sorry to say, . I forgot
A. nothing B. no one C. none D. no
16、After accepting his gift, Beth’s manner towards him has changed.
A．n. 餐桌礼仪
B．n. 态度
C．n. 方式;方法
D．n. 礼貌;礼仪
17、If the teaching doesn’t ________ to your students, your students will gradually lose interest in it.
A．tend
B．get
C．appeal
D．attend
18、He got into the old truck and off _______ to one of the far corners of the farm to fix the fences.
A. did they rush B. they did rush
C. they rushed D. rushed they
19、Time-limited sales can be a good opportunity to get a bargain, but don’t _____ the “deals” advertised by retailers on Black Friday, as there are few real discounts.
A.fall for B.relate to C.cater for D.subscribe to
20、I ______ James some advice, but I didn’t think he would accept it under those conditions.
A．could have given
B．mustn’t give
C．couldn’t give
D．must have given
21、Can you imagine an ancient and quiet place? Well, this is Vicenza, my hometown. Every time I have the opportunity to speak about Vicenza with foreign people who do some sightseeing in Europe, I realize that it gets less credit than it deserves. Everybody knows Venice, Rome, and Florence very well, but only a few know the attraction of Vicenza.
Vicenza has to be taken into special consideration for the important historical buildings by Andrea Palladio, who was born in Padua (1508-1580), one of the most famous architects in the world. It was during the Renaissance and the next four hundred years in which Vicenza was under the protection of the Republic of Venice that the great structures were constructed, making Vicenza well-known throughout Europe and giving it the remarkable and distinctive appearance which it keeps today.
Apart from its historical district, Vicenza is surrounded by beautiful hills and countryside where you can spend time walking, sightseeing, and having delicious meals in the numerous restaurants which serve typical foods and good drinks. Moreover, in Vicenza’s countryside there are splendid villas. This is where many Venetians used to spend their summers, farming their land during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Vicenza is a must-see for people fond of historical works. In addition, there are jazz and classical music concerts, ballets, and theatre performances, mostly during the autumn. It may be that young people feel Vicenza is not a place where they can have fun, but there are also pizzerias and pubs where contemporary music is performed, so they can have a good time there, too. Everyone needs to come to Vicenza to get to know it. They will see and touch the contributions to beauty that it made to the world.
【1】When it comes to Vicenza, the author thinks _______.
A．it is actually well worth visiting
B．it lives up to its reputation
C．just a few people really like it
D．foreign visitors are pulled in by it
【2】What causes Vicenza’s uniqueness?
A．Influence of the Renaissance.
B．Surrounding hills and countryside.
C．Protection from the Republic of Venice.
D．Buildings designed by Andrea Palladio.
【3】Who might take great interest in Vicenza?
A．Those enjoying living a modern life.
B．Those having a preference for fashion.
C．Those showing enthusiasm for art.
D．Those wanting to learn about farming.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．Vicenza: a city of unexpected beauty
B．The Renaissance: foundation of Vicenza
C．What do foreign people think of Vicenza?
D．Why is Vicenza attractive to young people?
22、What would you say to a younger, less world-weary version of you? When the question was posed to 36-year-old refugee Kholoud, she answered without thinking.
In 2011, Kholoud started a Syrian newspaper, reporting news in her hometown. State-owned media meant citizens had little idea of what was happening, making her work valuable.
"I was a member of a peaceful activist group," she says. "But the soldiers responded with force. It only took two weeks for the real bullets to come."
Soon the arrests began, Kholoud's brother was taken at 12. 30 pm one evening when the family were all home. "The soldiers threatened to kill us all, threatened my mum they would chop her son into pieces." It wasn't until a year later that Kholoud would be forced to leave herself, "We were supposed to meet friends that evening, but two of them arrived early. We phoned to say we were coming, but they told us they had been arrested, because the meeting was a hook. We had to flee the country in less than two weeks."
First moving to Turkey, Kholoud gained a scholarship at a university in 2017. But when her Syrian passport expired while studying, she was forced to claim asylum（政治庇护）. "While I was waiting for my asylum proposal to be accepted, I could not work or even live, feeling deprived of my humanity, and at that moment realised there's no hope for going back to Syria. I became a refugee."
Despite the hardships, I have no regrets. I would tell my younger self to keep fighting. I keep a motto close to me, written in the Kite Runner, which says' For you, a thousand times over.' For this cause and the freedoms of millions of other Syrians? Yeah, a thousand times over."
【1】What do we know about situations in Syria?
A．Soldiers protected the citizens.
B．State-owned newspapers were valuable.
C．Only guilty people were arrested.
D．Gunfire broke out in a short time.
【2】Which is true about Kholoud?
A．She fled willingly to get away from the bullets.
B．She was hopeless as her brother was arrested.
C．She was lucky to avoid the trap that evening.
D．She fled right after the bullets came.
【3】Kholoud lost that sense of being a full human being because ________.
A．She failed to continue her study
B．she led a hard life without asylum
C．she couldn't return to Syria
D．hardships deprived her of her hope
【4】What attitude did she hold towards her fighting?
A．Hesitant.
B．Doubtful.
C．Determined.
D．Regretful.
23、NEWS BRIEF
● "New labels to show calories
The US government ruled that all food establishments(场所) should put the calorie information of their foods on their menus. Within a year chain restaurants, like fast food KFC, will have to say clearly on their menus how many calories their fried chicken wings, fries, and other items contain. Amusement parks, movie theaters and supermarkets will also have to follow the rules. The move is designed to fight against the problem of obesity(肥胖) in the US.
● Antibiotics leading to world problem
The entire world is facing this problem; antibiotic resistance. And the resistance will lead to the deaths of 10 million people across the world by 2025, predicted a new report released by the UK government. Antibiotics are used to destroy or slow the growth of harmful bacteria in our bodies. But overuse and misuse of them can encourage bacteria to develop new ways of overcoming antibiotics, which makes it increasingly difficult for humans to fight diseases.
●___________________________________
Australia is the world's most expensive destination for international students, according to a study done by Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). They have to spend an average of $ 42,000 ( about 258 ,000 yuan) a year to study at Australian universities. Singapore is not far behind, with an average yearly cost of $ 39,229, followed by the US at $ 36,564 and the UK at 35,045. However,
Australia's education quality only ranks joint fourth with Canada, well below the US, the UK, and Germany. In addition, international students studying in Germany only have to pay about one-sixth the cost of studying in Australia.
● New Games sports may be added
The International Olympic Committee has canceled the 28-sportcap for future summer Olympics But each summer Games will still only be allowed 10, 500 athletes and 310 events. Countries that could host the games will discuss plans with the committee during a new invitation stage before bidding. They are also allowed to hold events outside their own countries and get financial support from the committee. No changes will be introduced for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
【1】The news brief covers ______________.
A. medicine, disaster, finance, events
B. health, medicine, education, sports
C. service, health, education, events
D. business, medicine, economy, sports
【2】The underlined word "antibiotics" refers to ___________.
A. serious diseases B. varieties of resistance
C. medical drugs D. harmful bacteria
【3】Which of the following fits in the blank best in the news brief?
A. Australian study most expensive B. The cost of studying overseas
C. International students in Australia D. Australia's education quality
【4】Which of the following statements is best supported by the news brief?
A. Some events may be held outside the host country in future summer Olympics
B. It is Australia's best education quality that will cause students to make a wise choice.
C. It is necessary for the UK government to try hard to encourage using lots of antibiotics.
D. Popcorn sold in cinemas in the world will soon have calorie information labels.
24、In China, over 162 million children in rural areas lack sufficient educational opportunities. Founded in 2008, Teach For China (TFC) attempts to close the gap in educational quality and achievement between cities and rural areas in China. To reduce the shortage of teachers in rural China, TFC enlists the most promising young graduates from top universities in China to ensure that one day, all children in China will enjoy access to quality education.
In partnership with local governments, TFC first identifies high-need schools and then introduces the concept to school officers to ensure local buy-in. Participating teachers, who are titled as "fellows", are trained to serve as full-time teachers in rural areas where they work for two years to equip students with academic and life skills they need to succeed in life.
Before placement, TFC's intensive Summer Institute prepares fellows to be effective teachers, strong cross-cultural communicators, and meaningful, long-term contributors to their placement communities. Fellows are placed in under-resourced schools selected for demonstrated student need. Fellows share their knowledge and brainstorm solutions to local challenges. Additionally, fellows receive the support of full-time instructional coaches who engage in joint problem solving to boost student achievement. TFC also provides online teaching resources to help fellows improve their teaching level.
Since its founding, TFC has trained and placed a total of more than 2,200 fellows. After the programme, they work in the field of education, business, public welfare, and government non-profit organisations, etc. In the long term, TFC seeks to develop a network of leaders working across a variety of sectors to end educational inequality in China. More than 540,000 students from Yunnan, Guangdong, Gansu, Guangxi, and Fujian provinces have benefited from the programme, and the number is still growing. For example, during the 2018–2019 school year, fellows helped students make significant progress in academic performance. About 52% of the classes got a higher average score on major tests. About 55% of the classes have improved the pass rate on major tests. And about 61% of the classes achieved a higher excellent rate.
【1】What is the aim of Teach For China?
A．To train the Chinese graduates to be better teachers.
B．To bridge the gap between Chinese and foreign education.
C．To help students in China be admitted by universities more easily.
D．To resolve the problem of imbalance between city and rural education in China.
【2】What does "local buy-in" probably mean in the second paragraph?
A．The schools accept their ideas and support them to teach there.
B．The schools need to prepare some facilities to meet their needs.
C．The local people have to buy the necessary things for their children.
D．The local government offers them money and other aid for teaching.
【3】The fellows will be supported by the organisation through the following ways, EXCEPT for ________ .
A．receiving the support of full-time instructional coaches
B．receiving opportunities to find teaching resources online
C．receiving opportunities to study abroad to improve teaching
D．receiving opportunities to attend a summer training institution before teaching
【4】According to the passage, what has Teach For China achieved?
A．It has expanded the teaching areas in Yunnan Province.
B．The number of students receiving its education has grown to 540,000.
C．The pass rate of 61% of the classes on major tests has been improved.
D．It has successfully placed 2,200 fellows to teach in Guangdong Province.
25、The voicemail was long and cruel. It was full of _________ and insults. I was close to tears and couldn’t even bring myself to listen to the whole message. I didn’t need to. The message was _________.
I had been working as an _________ elementary teacher for several years and had grown accustomed to the occasional unkind parent who _________ behind their computer screens. Didn’t they realise I was a _________ too? I had taken a pay cut for this job, _________ my skills to help students who were too ill to attend _________ school or who lived in remote locations. I was there to _________.
I had done my best for this woman. I always _________ our conversations with e-mails full of free resources that would support her son. I had gone out of my __________ to satisfy his specific needs and interests.
I __________ an angry, defensive response, and was just about to send it when I got a text message.
‘I just left you a very __________ voicemail,’ it began. ‘I was frustrated by things that were not your fault. I said things that were not true. I’m really __________.’
Suddenly, my blood __________. Taking a breath, I texted the woman back. ‘What voicemail? I’ve been on the phone all morning. Let me hit ‘__________.’
The woman responded with lightning speed, ‘You are the best!’
I promised myself I would try to do that more often.
【1】
A．accusations
B．encouragement
C．suggestions
D．details
【2】
A．polite
B．clear
C．necessary
D．hopeful
【3】
A．experienced
B．diligent
C．online
D．temporary
【4】
A．smiled
B．worked
C．studied
D．hid
【5】
A．teacher
B．person
C．parent
D．user
【6】
A．employing
B．improving
C．discussing
D．checking
【7】
A．traditional
B．online
C．special
D．virtual
【8】
A．earn
B．work
C．help
D．rest
【9】
A．brought up
B．held up
C．followed up
D．cleared up
【10】
A．career
B．way
C．day
D．ability
【11】
A．considered
B．opened
C．debated
D．composed
【12】
A．important
B．precious
C．accurate
D．unkind
【13】
A．angry
B．frustrated
C．helpless
D．embarrassed
【14】
A．rushed
B．boiled
C．calmed
D．poured
【15】
A．Enter
B．Delete
C．Copy
D．Save
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 far as possible.
Reading the world in 195 boobs
In 2012, I set myself the challenge of trying to read a book from every country of all 195 UN- recognized states in a year. With no idea how to find publications, I decided to ask the planet’s readers for help. I created a blog called A Year of Reading the World and put out an appeal for suggestions of titles that I could read in English.
The response was amazing. Before I knew it, people all over the planet were getting in touch with ideas and offers of help. Some posted me books. Others did hours of research on my behalf. In addition, several writers, like Turkmenistan’s Ak Welsapar and Panama’s Juan David Morgan, sent me unpublished translations of their novels. Even with such an extraordinary team behind me, however, sourcing books was no easy task.
But the effort was worth it. As I made my way through the planet’s literary landscapes, extraordinary things started to happen. Far from simply armchair travelling, I found I was inhabiting the mental space of the storytellers. I discovered, book packing offered something that a physical traveller could hope to experience only rarely: it took me inside the thoughts of individuals living far away and showed me the world through their eyes. More powerful than a thousand news reports, these stories not only opened my mind to basic information of life in other places, but opened my heart to the way people there might feel. And that in turn changed my thinking. Through reading the stories shared with me by bookish strangers around the globe, I realized I was not an isolated person, but part of a network that stretched all over the planet.
One by one, the country names on the list that had begun as an intellectual exercise transformed into places filled with laughter, love, anger, hope and fear. Lands that had once seemed foreign and remote became close and familiar to me — places I could identify with. At its best, I learned, fiction makes the world real.
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