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1、---Currently it is difficult to find a good job in the fierce job-hunting market．
---_____．But highly-qualified graduates are always in great demand．
A．I hope so B．That’s all right
C．No kidding D．That sounds reasonable
2、I forget where I learned the saying, or I _____ it to you now.
A. will show B. would show
C. am going to show D. am showing
3、In the competition, each side works like crazy to stay one step ______ the other.
A. ahead of B. apart from
C. rather than D. except for
4、The field research will take Joan and Paul about five months; it will be a long time ________we meet them again.
A. after B. before
C. since D. when
5、Idioms are an important part of language, and are used in _______ from literature to films and newspapers.
A. anything
B. somewhat
C. everything
D. whatever
6、You can find Joe’s house easily because his house is _________ from others’ in the street by its pink walls and large windows.
A. classified B. monitored
C. associated D. distinguished
7、Almost every teenager will experience a period in their life _____ they aren’t content with their parents．
A．when B．where C．that D．which
8、You_______ so badly now if you had taken the medicine yesterday.
A. wouldn’t cough B. didn’t cough
C. won’t cough D. don’t cough
9、She ______ her position as principal by giving jobs to her friends, which was severely criticized by fellow teachers.
A. adored B. overlooked C. sought D. abused
10、The guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we spent a lovely evening wandering into places which we ________ straight past otherwise.
A. had walked B. were walking
C. would have walked D. must have walked
11、China will allow all couples to have three children, ________, in my opinion, is helpful to cope with the increasingly aging society.
A．that
B．which
C．what
D．who
12、Faced with a bill for $10,000, _____．
A．Smith has taken an extra job
B．the boss has given Smith an extra job
C．an extra job has been taken
D．an extra job has been given to Smith
13、The video, Under the Dome, has rapidly pushed the public______ about air pollution and encouraged people to join in efforts to make a difference.
A. analysis B. imagination
C. awareness D. argument
14、The plan was that the two companies should first reach an agreement on the basic principle, the details
later.
A. to be discussed B. discussed
C. were discussed D. discussing
15、---What are you going to do with the flaw in the vase?
---I can either send a new one to you by express mail or _____ compensate you at a reasonable price.
A．artificially
B．accordingly
C．alternatively
D．consistently
16、— Who are making so much noise in the garden now?
— _____ the naughty children.
A. It is B. They are C. That is D. There are
17、The goods ________ from the Internet are cheaper than ________ we buy in shops.
A.be bought; that
B.bought; those
C.bought; that
D.were bought; the ones
18、 — Do you mind my opening the window? It’s a bit hot in here．
— ______________，as a matter of fact．
A. Go ahead B. Yes，my pleasure
C. Yes，I do D. Come on
19、The Small Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China, _______ back in 707 during the Tang Dynasty.
A. dated B. was dated
C. dates D. is dating
20、--- I’ve read another book this week.
---Well, maybe ________ is not how much you read but what you read that counts.
A. this B. that
C. there D. it
21、Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people. Every day, the streets are crowded with people going about their daily lives. Now imagine a small robot in the middle of all of those people. Most people would not even notice the ten-inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the busy sidewalk. This strange machine may interest some people, while others would ignore it completely. A researcher interested in studying how helpful people really are uses such robots in her experiments.
The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer, which was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians. Tweenbots rely on the kindness of warm-hearted strangers. Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets. They could be run over by cars or smashed by careless kids. Each of Kinzer’s robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination. The only way these robots will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand. Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are.
On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around. However, the Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines. The people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their way home. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line. If one was to get stuck, or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction. Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small living being.
【1】What’s the purpose of Kinzer’s experiment?
A．To promote Tweenbots’ flexibility.
B．To test people’s kindness.
C．To improve Tweenbot’s sense of direction.
D．To highlight people’s sense of responsibility.
【2】What does the writer want to show by listing many dangers in paragraph 2?
A．How careless the kids are.
B．How dependent Tweenbots are.
C．How crowded New York is.
D．How dangerous the car drivers are.
【3】What can a Tweenbot do?
A．Free itself when stuck.
B．Turn at the crossroads.
C．Instruct the strangers its destination.
D．Walk at an unchanging speed.
【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A．Tweenbots’ popularity.
B．Tweenbots’ inability.
C．The result of the experiment.
D．New Yorkers’ normal routines.
22、 At just 40 years old, hip-hop star Kasseem Dean, more popularly known as Swizz Beatz, has amassed (积累)a track record, lifestyle and nearly $ 70 million net worth that would inspire most of us to retire early. So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection?
During our interview for Uncommon Drive, a video series for USA & Main that seeks to find out the motivations and magic of world-class business people, Dean provided a memorable answer: "You only have so much time - once it's gone you don't get it back. Don't focus on money; focus on building something greater than yourself. If you're not making history, you're wasting your time on Earth."
When you look at his answer, you will learn two important lessons. The first is in "making history". Doing so requires awareness. You must fully understand what has and has not been achieved in the market you've entered. Dean makes every effort with the goal of creating something important that has not been done before and will be remembered for its impact beyond his years.
The second part of his statement is just as powerful. In this interview, he never once said he is "trying" to make history. Instead, he has told himself that no matter what difficulty there is, it's just going to happen. "I'm going to make history." Dean said.
After talking to Dean for nearly 45 minutes, it was clear to me that he has removed all ego(自我)from a statement that might otherwise be misread as false pride. I believe it's a brilliant hack - rather than focus on all the reasons why a project can't be realized, he has convinced himself of the possibility.
【1】What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To list an example. B.To offer an explanation.
C.To lead to the main topic. D.To make a summary.
【2】What motivates Dean to continue to work hard?
A.His desire to be famous.
B.His wish to be wealthy.
C.His life goal to leave his mark on history.
D.His adventurous spirit and imagination.
【3】What can we learn about Dean in the interview?
A.He takes pride in his work.
B.He always believes in himself.
C.He can predict the possibility.
D.He gets prepared for his career.
【4】What's the title of the text?
A.How does Kasseem Dean face rejection?
B.Why doesn't Kasseem Dean want to retire?
C.How does Kasseem Dean make history?
D.What makes Kasseem Dean work hard?
23、Can snacking be a key element of a healthy lifestyle? If your first response is “No!”, here's a chance to update your opinions. Some of us were raised with the advice of “Never eat between meals.”, which can protect our teeth from sweets. Yet there can be significant advantages of snacking on healthy foods. Researchers have found that eating frequent mini-meals offers health benefits. Dr. David Jenkins and colleagues at the University of Toronto have reported some remarkable advantages.
In one study, participants were randomly divided into two groups and both groups were given the same type and amount of food over a two-week period. One group consumed three meals a day. For those having a “Nibbling Diet”, food was divided into 17 mini-meals a day. After two weeks, the nibblers had reduced their blood cholesterol(胆固醇) levels by more than 15 percent. Cortisol(皮质醇), a stress indicator,was reduced by 17 percent. Average serum insulin(血清胰岛素) levels of nibblers were reduced by 28 percent. With less insulin, the body is less likely to convert loads of calories into body fat.
Also, you may think eating concentrated sources of fat or sugar (or both) will pack the weight into your body. However, see below for some examples of healthy snacks:
Nuts are high in fat so keep portions moderate.
However, the fat comes with a wealth of minerals and protective substances. For growing youngsters, high-energy adults, athletes and those who have difficulty maintaining their weight, nuts are a great solution.
Dried fruits (raisins(葡萄干), currants, apricots) help you stock up on iron. If you tend to feel cold in winter, keep raisins handy. When your blood sugar drops, you'll have an instant remedy. Fresh fruit is also a great choice.
【1】Why does the author propose a question at the beginning of the passage?
A．To raise the readers' awareness of refusing snacks.
B．To arouse the readers' interest in the topic.
C．To show the significance of healthy lifestyles.
D．To emphasize the importance of eating snacks.
【2】What do the underlined words “Nibbling Diet” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Not eating too much food at a time.
B．Eating many snacks at a time.
C．Eating food gently each time.
D．Eating food quickly each time.
【3】How does the author convince readers to believe his opinion?
A．By explaining some concepts.
B．By using many experts' words.
C．By asking many specific questions.
D．By giving some examples.
【4】Who can benefit from dried fruits in daily life?
A．An athlete who needs to maintain his weight.
B．A child who is eager to grow up quickly.
C．A girl who wants to warm herself in winter.
D．A patient who longs to decrease his blood sugar.
24、Awesome English speakers are also great team players in conversations, which means they share the conversation. They listen, they respond, and they help others to participate as well and to enjoy themselves. 【1】 They don’t speak over the top of everyone. They’re there to participate.
However, just talking a little too much in conversations doesn’t mean someone is a bad person. 【2】 But the reason why this is especially important to you as an English learner is that you want to make sure that people enjoy talking to you when you’re speaking in English.
【3】 They talk more, find out more about you and allow you to build the relationship with them. And significantly, having more relationships means more chances for you to speak, and more chances for you to learn and to have someone to speak with regularly. 【4】
Obviously, you can’t expect random people to do that for you. 【5】 Certainly, this is not going to be easy but if you think a little more broadly about the benefits and the value of these skills and how they can help you to keep improving your English naturally, that’s interesting and valuable to you,
A．They don’t dominate the conversation.
B．That’s meaningless and a waste of time.
C．Sharing the conversation will make people want to stay.
D．It doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is a bad listener, either.
E．Thanks to this, you might build a closer relationship with them.
F．Besides sharing the conversation，you shouldn’t keep silent all the time.
G．But if you build a good relationship with someone, then it might pay off.
25、The Doctor Is Out
It’s a Friday morning and Dr. O’Connell is making his rounds. He might be more ________ inside the doctor’s office, but that’s not where his ________ are. He spends his days walking around where the ________ live—in parks, on streets, and under bridges.
More than 550,000 Americans are homeless, and many have ________ problems but no access to medical care. As one of a handful of physicians making house calls to the homeless, Dr. O’Connell ________ about 20 regular patients. He knows where most of them sleep and whom to ask if they are missing. If patients are too ________ to be on the streets, he finds them a treatment bed at the local ________. From stitches (缝线) for an arm to surgery for the soul, O’Connell offers to do ________.
“I’m a doctor. What I can do is just to ________ their suffering. But I gain a lot in the process.” O’Connell said. “________,.I could not find a more ________ population.”
“This man is unbelievable!” one of his patients remarked. “He’s like Jesus,” another ________. .
“It needs ________,” O’Connell said. “When seeing somebody outside, I get them a coffee and ________ with them. Sometimes it took six months of offering a coffee ________ they would start to talk to me. ________ once they engage, they’ll come to me anytime because they ________ me.”
When asked about how his life might have ________ had he become a highly paid doctor, O’Connell said, “I never think about it anymore.”
Some things are more ________ than money. Just ask the man who gets everything from patients who have nothing ________ to give.
【1】A.enthusiastic B.comfortable C.professional D.responsible
【2】A.friends B.colleagues C.patients D.students
【3】A.old B.weak C.disabled D.homeless
【4】A.health B.survival C.financial D.moral
【5】A.educates B.greets C.treats D.comforts
【6】A.poor B.sick C.lonely D.upset
【7】A.hospital B.hotel C.shelter D.nursery
【8】A.something B.everything C.operations D.consultations
【9】A.endure B.ignore C.ease D.experience
【10】A.Actually B.Similarly C.Consequently D.Accordingly
【11】A.generous B.flexible C.faithful D.grateful
【12】A.added B.argued C.complained D.explained
【13】A.ambition B.inspiration C.patience D.intelligence
【14】A.sit B.chat C.trade D.joke
【15】A.after B.before C.once D.since
【16】A.However B.Therefore C.Moreover D.Otherwise
【17】A.understand B.envy C.trust D.pity
【18】A.turned in B.turned out C.turned up D.turned down
【19】A.valuable B.reasonable C.achievable D.visible
【20】A.commercial B.spiritual C.material D.beneficial
26、Directions: Read the following three passages. 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.
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“Books will soon disappear in schools,” Thomas Edison announced in 1913: they would, he believed, soon be replaced by silent films. Each new wave of information technology - radio, television, computers - has led to similar predictions.
Like teachers, digital educational technology comes in many forms, from wonderful to awful. But, used properly, it now deserves more prominence (重要性) in schools - especially in poor countries where human teachers are often ignorant, absent or both.
According to a recent World Bank study of seven sub - Saharan African countries, half of nine - year - olds cannot read a simple word and three - quarters cannot read a simple sentence. The reason is terrible. The same study found that only 7% of teachers had the minimum knowledge needed to teach reading and writing effectively. When classrooms were inspected to see whether a teacher was present, half the time the answer was no. As for the absence of teachers, if expensive teachers do not turn up to class, government would, surely, fire them? Easier said than done. Poor governments often lack the money to check on teachers in distant villages.
Several recent studies suggested - tech can help. It seems to bring about bigger improvements in poor countries than in rich ones. Some of the scarce resources being spent on teachers could therefore be better spent on ed - tech. That does not mean dumping computers on schools in the hope that children will understand how to use them. Instead, it means providing schools with software that children can use with minimal help from an adult, that sends teachers prompts about what they are supposed to be teaching and that allows the authorities to check on whether the teacher is in the classroom.
Technology is no cure - all. Good traditional teachers are not outdated, and are never likely to be. And authorities need to hold teachers to account. But ed - tech can help greatly - by monitoring pupils and teachers alike, assisting the best teachers and, most important, making up for the failings of the worst.
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