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1、 Will it be ages ______ he goes back to school? I'm so worried about him.
A. before B. after C. when D. as
2、According to my grandma, it is a good idea to drink chicken soup when you have a cold. _____, scientists agree with her.
A.Sooner or later B.For example
C.To be honest D.Believe it or not
3、We choose this hotel because the price for a night here is down to $ 30, half of________ it used to charge.
A．that
B．which
C．how
D．what
4、We came to the point at the last moment ______ the teacher had laid stress on.
A. that B. where C. when D. as
5、 —Look at those clouds!
—Don‘t worry． __________ it rains, we‘ll still have a great time．
A． Even if B． In case
C． As though D． If only
6、Some of these schools are private and offer a ________ schedule for students who can choose to work at school or even at home at weekends.
A．reliable
B．flexible
C．general
D．temporary
7、Hardly ______ when the bus suddenly pulled away.
A. they had got to the bus stop B. they got to the bus stop
C. did they get to the bus stop D. had they got to the bus stop
8、Ding Junhui plays _______ Gary Wilson in the semifinal of the 2015 World Snooker China Open in Beijing, April 4, 2015.
A. over B. for C. against D. with
9、I don’ t know any French people ____________ you.
A.other than B.besides C.including D.except for
10、—Can we have two rooms with garden view?
—I’m afraid there is only one room________.
A.affordable B.available C.accessible D.adaptable
11、______the classic Shi Ji, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems.
A．Superior to
B．Prior to
C．Due to
D．Similar to
12、Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the only planet_______life has developed gradually.
A. that B. where C. which D. whose
13、It puzzles the scientists _____ some mammals produce their young _____ others lay eggs．
A. that; while B. what; while
C. that; as D. what; as
14、It is _______ that they will all be admitted to key universities.
A．probably
B．likely
C．possibly
D．perhaps
15、Take the medicine right away! ______ it yesterday, you would be quite all right now.
A. Had you taken B. Would you take
C. Should you take D. Were you to take
16、—Are you ready for Spain?
—Yes，I want the girls to experience that________they are young.
A.while B.until
C.if D.before
17、Experts suggest that young parents ______ some time to communicate with their children instead of spending much time playing games on the phone.
A. set aside B. put away
C. make up D. account for
18、Never lie to your friends for honesty and trust are the ______ of true friendship.
A. distinction B. acquisition
C. foundation D. function
19、My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. Otherwise
C. Meanwhile D. Nevertheless
20、-Hi, Lucy! What's the schedule for tomorrow?
-Let me check．You an appointment with Thomas at three o'clock．
A．were having B．have
C．had D．have had
21、Early on, by age nine perhaps, I discovered my passion for both reading and writing fiction. The discovery was sudden and unexpected: one very hot summer day in Birmingham (no air conditioning), while reading, I realized I was trembling with cold. I had become caught up in a Laura Ingalls Wilder description of a snowstorm. How is this possible? I asked myself, and the answer came immediately. It’s these words. Just these words have made me feel cold. Full of wonder and admiration for Laura’s writing, I thought, I’d like to be able to do that someday.
Nonetheless, I found myself beginning college as a premedical student with the intention of becoming a doctor. You see, I wanted to do good, or to be a good person, one devoted to the welfare of others. And what of my own love of reading and my interest in imaginative writing? Both still gave me immense pleasure, though I was failing chemistry. But what good is literature? I asked myself. And I asked my serious-minded student friends the same question. To spend my life merely doing what I loved seemed unacceptably self-centered.
One day in a literature class at my small, excellent liberal arts college, the knowledgeable professor, who was also dean of the college, posed a question that none of us could answer: “In what way are Huck of Huckleberry Finn and Pip of Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations alike?” While I did not know the answer, what I did know—in a strange flash of awareness—was that whatever the answer, it would be of crucial importance to the young man sitting across the corridor from me.
And who was he? A brilliant person, a troubled person for all his brilliance, someone I loved and admired.
The professor answered his own question. “Both are boys in search of a father.” And I knew my friend across the corridor, through literature, suddenly understood his own confusion. He knew in an instinctive way something of vital importance. What was true of those fictive boys was also true of him: he needed to become a guiding father to himself.
The class was over. As my friend Dwight and I walked out the door together into the hall, he said without looking at me, “And how can you doubt, Sena, that literature can do good in the world?” Without looking at him, but sure both his eyes and my eyes were shined with tears, I replied, “I know. I know.” I knew that literature could and does make ideas and feelings real, dramatic, and accessible in a way that enhances the quality of our lives.
And so I gave myself permission to embrace a literary life, both as reader and as writer. If something I might come to write offered one wonderful person a new and needed perspective, then I could justify choosing a life for myself in literature.
That was all a very long time ago, about half a century ago. My friend would die in an auto accident before he was twenty-one. And I would live to be extraordinarily happy in my choice of professions.
This I believe: that the arts must be a part of education at all levels, that the arts can and do offer us not only pleasure but also invaluable insights into ourselves and our world.
【1】What was the embarrassing situation Sena the author of the passage faced?
A．She was attracted by Laura’s writing but felt extremely cold.
B．She did not know how to answer the question but it was important.
C．She loved literature but wanted to do something good for humanity.
D．She admired her brilliant friend Dwight but he died in an accident.
【2】The author of the passage mentioned her friend Dwight to demonstrate_________.
A．only he could answer the professor’s question
B．he was the very person she loved and admired
C．literature becomes a guiding father to himself
D．literature offers us priceless insights into ourselves
【3】It can be concluded that the author decided to_________.
A．follow her passion for being a doctor
B．devote herself to literature in her life
C．be a reader to enhance the quality of her life
D．be a doctor and engaged in literature sometimes
【4】What might be the best title for the passage?
A．A life in literature
B．A medical career
C．An unforgettable lesson
D．An unexpected accident
22、Fanning is a musician and hotel owner born in Ireland, and now he lives deep in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States. “The Irish have a song and play music nearly every day.” Said Fanning. “Every weekend, my family will play music in the house.” Like Fanning, many people in the area continue the traditions from their family’s immigrant history, including a kind of music called old-time.
Old-time music comes from the Appalachian Mountains, a system of mountains along the eastern part of the United States. In the 18th century, many Europeans from Ireland, Scotland, and Germany arrived in the area to begin new lives. Reflecting the cultures that settled there, the roots of old-time music are in the traditional music of these European countries. Although the US became their home, these Appalachian communities continued the European music and dance traditions they loved. Over time, the music mixed with that of African slaves and became what is now called old-time music.
The earliest purpose of the music was for dancing. Life in the mountains was hard work. Music and dancing provided the Appalachians with a much needed break from the labor of the day. And it brought people of different generations together. In small Appalachian towns in the past, there was always a musician in the neighborhood. Young people would study the art under him or her.
Old-time music is learned by ear. It’s a much more arduous kind of music than other music. There’re no written notes, so people have to learn it all by ear and try to reproduce the sound. Therefore, it needs more time and effort to master it. Old-time musicians might not read music, but they can easily put a song together.
Old-time songs mainly describe what happened in the past. Some called “spiritual” are based in the the Christain religion. Others are American civil war songs. And, many are about the life and land that surround the songwriter. But some of the earliest songs go back to the music’s European roots.
These days, oid-time music is not often heard over the radio. But it still lives on strongly in the communities where it came from.
【1】What can we learn from Fanning’s words?
A．Music is a part of his daily life.
B．their music is popular in America.
C．Music reminds them of their history.
D．Music unites people of different races.
【2】What is old-time music made up of?
A．American music and European music.
B．Ancient European and Indian music.
C．European music and African music.
D．Music created in the 18th century.
【3】What was the original function of old-time music?
A．Killing free time and educating the young.
B．Entertaining people and linking generations.
C．Encouraging hard work and recording history.
D．Building healthy lifestyles and uniting nations.
【4】What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Traditional.
B．Difficult.
C．Popular.
D．Varied.
【5】What is old-time music mainly about?
A．Natural beauty.
B．Love stories.
C．People’s wishes.
D．The history.
23、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Depressed? Do What You Love
About 350 million people around the world suffer from depression. Therapists can use many different techniques to help, but none has more accurate scientific evidence behind it than cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This “inside-out” technique focuses mainly on thought patterns, training patients to recognize and reframe their thinking.【1】
BA is an outside-in technique in which therapists focus on adjusting actions rather than thoughts. “The idea is that what you do and how you feel are linked,” says David Richards, a health services researcher at the University of Exeter in England. If a patient values nature and family, for example, a therapist may encourage him to schedule a daily walk in the park with his family members.【2】This could create an alternative to more negative pastimes such as thinking on loss. BA has existed for decades, yet until now it has never been tested with the scale and exactness needed to assess its relative strength as a stand-alone approach.
In one of the largest studies of its kind, Richards led a group of 18 researchers working at three mental health centers in the U.K. who put BA and CBT head-to-head. They assigned 440 people with depression to about 16 weeks of one of the two approaches, then followed the patients’ progress at six, twelve and eighteen months after treatment began.【3】A year on, about two thirds of the patients in both groups reported at least a 50 percent reduction in their symptoms.
【4】For instance, patients with depression could begin with simpler therapies such as BA, and then seek out more specialized care if they do not respond to that treatment. “We believe that BA is a good first step in treatment, and the report addresses that point,” says George Alexopoulos at Weill Cornell Medical College, a key member of the team.
In addition, Richards and his colleagues found that junior health workers could provide BA after a brief training period, which makes it significantly cheaper compared with CBT, for it requires highly specialized therapists.【5】
A．These findings could change treatment guidelines.
B．As shown in a report, the team found the treatments equally effective.
C．In doing so, it helps increase the rewards of engaging more with the outside world.
D．The disorder of depression is characterized by continuous sadness and also interference with day-to-day work.
E．Trained medical professionals should diagnose depression not only by a physical examination, but by asking the right questions.
F．This distinction could make the former a blessing to developing countries, where resources for mental health are especially in need.
G．Now, however, mental health professionals have another option: a technique called behavioral-activation (BA) therapy is just as effective.
24、Terrific New Technologies
•A fashionable smart speaker
The new Amazon Echo smart speaker has the same popular feature as the original--an always listening voice assistant ready to play music and news, set timers, and use third-party apps. Only now it's actually stylish.The $120 speaker comes in different finishes, including fabric and wood.
•A helping hand for parents
10 Suzy Snooze helps babies and kids sleep so parents can catch up on their own sleep. It's a sound machine and a nightlight. It connects with an app over wi-fi and turns into an audio monitor. If a kid cries at midnight, it'll detect the sound and try to calm him back to sleep. It can also let early risers know when it's OK to get out of bed. Made by Bleep Bleeps, the $249"smart nightlight"has an adorable little face.
•Safety for ding dongs
Doorbells used to just ring, ding, and dong. But thanks to modern technology, doorbells can now double as Internet-connected- surveillance(监视) devices.Rings $249 Video Doorbell Pro can record HD video of your front steps, even at night. It includes motion sensors and two-way audio, so you can yell "get off my lawn" from anywhere. You can also use the app to see what's going on in front of your house while you're at work or in the backyard.
•The must-have kitchen gadget
The Instant Pot makes food fast in one pot. The surprise kitchen hit is a combination of pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker and even yogurt maker. It has sensors and settings to make cooking as safe as possible. Starting at $80, an Instant Pot can make dishes in less time than it typically takes to cook them.
【1】What can Suzy Snooze do for parents?
A. Provide sunlight.
B. Play with babies.
C. Comfort crying babies.
D. Remind parents to wake up kids.
【2】What is the advantage of the Video Doorbell Pro compared with traditional doorbells?
A. It can play HD videos.
B. It can make a sound of ding-dong.
C. It can communicate with the users.
D. It can take on the work of a monitor.
【3】Who are most probably interested in the Instant Pot?
A. Those who love fast food.
B. Those who enjoy cooking.
C. Those who are busy working.
D. Those who like going camping.
25、Auri Katarina used to be a service manager at a cleaning company in Finland. In 2021, _________ to her family and friends, she quit her job. She decided to follow her unique passion.
Auri has always _________ cleaning things, and she began posting cleaning videos online two years ago. Then one day, a single mother asked her for help because she was _________ so much with three children always making a mess at home. Auri, who is “in heaven” whenever she is doing cleaning, was _________ to help. So she went on a weekend and _________ her home for two days. Auri didn’t ask for any _________ for her service; it was the _________ in the house and the family, which her work resulted in, that made her really happy.
Since then, Auri has gone as far as the USA and UK to help people in desperate need of cleaning. She gets _________ online but chooses only the _________ homes belonging to people most in need. For the first six months she __________ all travel and product expenses herself, about 300 euros per visit. __________ her popular videos of cleaning tips, a corporate sponsor has reached out to her. She still never __________ a penny.
Now, Auri goes to clean homes of __________ once a week, for two days, and creates __________ for her social media channels, including lists of some of her top tips. Her dream is to clean for free all over the world, helping people while doing something she absolutely __________.
【1】
A．importantly
B．obviously
C．surprisingly
D．unfortunately
【2】
A．refused
B．considered
C．respected
D．enjoyed
【3】
A．struggling
B．earning
C．wondering
D．paying
【4】
A．ashamed
B．excited
C．hesitant
D．grateful
【5】
A．painted
B．decorated
C．searched
D．cleaned
【6】
A．reward
B．evidence
C．permission
D．assistance
【7】
A．humor
B．furniture
C．change
D．space
【8】
A．results
B．requests
C．comments
D．instructions
【9】
A．oldest
B．biggest
C．closest
D．dirtiest
【10】
A．covered
B．approved
C．invested
D．avoided
【11】
A．In spite of
B．Thanks to
C．Ahead of
D．In addition to
【12】
A．loses
B．keeps
C．spends
D．charges
【13】
A．customers
B．employers
C．strangers
D．servants
【14】
A．content
B．wealth
C．image
D．opportunity
【15】
A．plans
B．loves
C．delivers
D．manages
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
During last Christmas holiday, my wife, our three boys and I were in France on our way from Paris to Nice (尼斯). For five bad days everything had gone wrong. Our hotels were “tourist traps”, our rented car broke down and we were all annoyed and exhausted in the crowded car. On Christmas Eve, when we checked into a dark and dirty hotel in Nice, there was no Christmas spirit in our hearts.
It was raining and cold when we went out to eat. We found a small restaurant roughly decorated for the holidays. In the corner, a piano player listlessly played Christmas music. I was too tired and miserable to leave. I looked around and noticed that the other customers were eating in stony silence. The only person who seemed happy was the American sailor. While eating he was writing a letter, and a half-smile covered his face.
My wife ordered our meal in French. The waiter brought us the wrong thing, so I scolded my wife for being stupid. She began to cry. The boys defended her, and I felt even worse. All of us were interrupted by an unpleasant strong movement of cold air. Through the front door came an old French flower woman, dressed in shabby clothes.
The young sailor finished his meal, got up and walked over to the flower woman. “Happy Christmas!” he said, smiling, and picking out two corsages (小花束). “How much are they?” he asked.
“Two francs, sir.”
Pressing one of the small corsages flat, he put it into an envelope he was to send, then handed the woman a 20-franc note.
“I don’t have change, sir,” she said.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右：
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The sailor leant over(弯下身子)and kissed the old woman on the cheek.
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My wife waved her corsage to the music with a delighted smile.
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