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1、It is in the west of China _____ there is no doubt _____it is going to rain tomorrow.
A．where; whether
B．that; that
C．that; whether
D．where; that
2、The high-speed train has________ travel time between Beijing and Shanghai from over 9 hours to around 5 hours.
A．increased
B．reduced
C．taken
D．spent
3、Now we can’t do without the Internet. But no one could imagine the part it _____ in our daily life 20 years ago.
A. was to play B. had played
C. played D. plays
4、People ________ interest is exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore’s Art Science Museum.
A．that
B．which
C．whose
D．what
5、When I took his temperature, it was two degrees above________.
A．average
B．ordinary
C．regular
D．normal
6、It will be a long time _______ Frank _______ back from abroad.
A．before; comes
B．since; has come
C．when; will come
D．after; came
7、Paper produced every year is ________ the world's production of vehicles.
A. the three times weight of B. heavier three times than
C. as three times heavy as D. three times the weight of
8、It was reported that a group of American soldiers were walking along the road in Iraq when a bomb was ______, causing three deaths.
A.set off B.set up C.set out D.set down
9、It is the discovery of Cao Cao’s tomb, _____ was made in Anyang, Henan province, _____ has received widespread attention.
A. where; which B. where; that
C. that; which D. which; that
10、The discovery of new evidence led to _________.
A. the thief having caught
B. catch the thief
C. the thief to be caught
D. the thief being caught
11、When _______ another country, you should be aware of those differences and respect them.
A.visit B.to visit C.visiting D.visited
12、When we were at school, we made a _________ to work together in the future, but he broke his promise later．
A．commitment B．contribution
C．presentation D．consequence
13、Everyone may depend on ______ won’t happen again with these reassuring measures.
A. it that it B. that it C. that D. it
14、________ is known to us all is that the 2008 Olympic Games took place in Beijing.
A．It
B．What
C．As
D．Which
15、The professor’s lecture has left a deep___________ on me and up till now I can still remember every word of it.
A. impression B. belief C. consequence D. influence
16、It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and ________, or we think it’s ________and unnecessary.
A．challenging; annoying
B．challenging; annoyed
C．challenged; annoying
D．challenged; annoyed
17、Our teachers remind us_________ strict_________ ourselves in everything.
A．of being, with
B．to be, with
C．to be, in
D．of, on
18、Scientists are convinced ___________ the positive effect of laughter ___________ physical and mental health.
A. of; at B. by; in C. of; on D. on; at
19、The school has very strict rules about cheating in exams, so no one can ________ it.
A．play a trick on
B．account for
C．get away with
D．look forward to
20、The Australian boy has a good ________of Chinese and can communicate with others freely.
A. request B. command
C. demand D. usage
21、I am glad to find that on top of the mountain __________ from the time of the Roman Empire.
A．lies ancient ruins
B．lie ancient ruins
C．does ancient ruins lie
D．do ancient ruins lie
22、The company has changed some of its working practices ________ complaints and criticism from the customers.
A. in favor of B. in response to C. in memory of D. in spite of
23、It was the boy,rather than his teachers,that______for what the boy had done.
A. were to blame B. were to blamed
C. was to blame D. was to be blamed
24、Minor Snow ______ the time when it starts to snow ______ in China’s northern areas and the temperature continues to drop.
A．sticks to; initially
B．objects to; ultimately
C．refers to; mostly
D．contributes to; entirely
25、She can’t ________ all changes.
A．keep up to
B．keep up with
C．look up to
D．look at to
26、 Music has been considered as a "background" for various activities for centuries. The development of electronic recording and reproduction systems has enabled background music to become prevalent in society. Background music is intended to be heard but not actively or purposely listened to. Strictly speaking, music that catches a person's attention isn't truly "background" music.
There is certainly strong evidence from different kinds of sources that people respond differently to various kinds of music. However, the various factors that may influence the effects of different kinds of music on behavior and cognition （认知）haven't been systematically documented or explored. Hector Berlioz's description of his reactions to a piece of music included increased blood circulation, violent pulse rate, trembling and many others. Although in Berlioz's case he was actively listening to the music rather than passively absorbing the sound, the effects on his physiological （生理的）mechanisms were very marked.
Nowadays, music is available to everyone through radio, recordings and television, and recorded background music is played in many public places. But there have been few studies which have investigated the effect of background music on the behaviour of pupils. Hallam carried out a study on mathematics performance in a school for children with emotional and behavioral disorders （EBD）. A significant improvement occurred in the behavior of these children when background music was played. And improved levels of co-operation and a reduction in aggression （攻击性）were also reported in the lessons immediately following the intervention. Other studies found that, most pupils, with appropriate music in the background, felt more relaxed, happier and more productive. The most effective music for improving children's performance was what they liked, providing that it didn't overly excite them.
Studies at the Tomatis Institute widely used specially designed music to cure children with learning disabilities and attention disorders. The Tomatis techniques are based on the theory that, unlike the continuous low-frequency sounds in some music stimulate the inner ear and improve the brain's listening, helping it process all information more accurately.
【1】What does the underlined word "prevalent" in Paragraph 1 mean?
A．Popular.
B．Valuable.
C．Familiar.
D．Important.
【2】What does Hector Berlioz's case show?
A．Typical human reactions to music.
B．Effect of music on human physiology.
C．Humans' active participation in music.
D．Physiological disorders caused by music.
【3】What can we know from the third paragraph?
A．Most pupils feel less stressed after listening to music.
B．Background music played at school is widely studied.
C．Pupils with EBD exposed to music behave less aggressive.
D．Effective background music is the music that excites pupils most.
【4】Tomatis Institute cures children with attention disorders by ________.
A．stimulating their inner ear with low-frequency sounds in music
B．developing their listening skills to process information more clearly
C．improving their brain's listening with high-frequency sounds in music
D．putting them in environments filled with continuous low-frequency sounds
27、Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels(管), including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr. Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. As she says, “While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can really cause physical changes in the brain.”
The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. Margaret Barnes, a pediatrician(儿科医生), believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies. “Babies need movement that stimulates their five senses. They need to establish a connection between motion and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to associate physical activity with higher learning,” says Margaret.
Older people can beef up their brains as well. Scientists from 11 universities studied a group of seniors ranging in age from seventy to seventy-nine. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for infants (婴儿), exercise for older people should involve some complexity. Learning some new skills or motions, such as with yoga or tai-chi, helps to open up memory paths in the brain that may not have been used for a long time.
For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as three hours of exercise a week.
【1】According to the reading, what is the connection between exercise and brain development?
A．Exercise makes us stupid.
B．The brain needs special mental exercise.
C．Physical exercise helps us think better.
D．The more exercise, the bigger the brain.
【2】The mini amount of excises required to gain any benefit is ________.
A．40hours per week
B．three hours per week
C．three hours per day
D．40hours per month.
【3】Why does the author think that yoga is fit for seniors?
A．It includes learning new motions.
B．It can be done in groups.
C．It does not increase the heart rate.
D．It is easy to learn.
【4】What is the best title of this passage?
A．How to exercise
B．How the brain can change
C．How to get good scores on a test
D．How exercise helps the brain
28、Some developed countries in the world have begun to shorten working hours. Japan, on the other hand, has been in the culture of overwork. The problem is so severe that the country has even created a term for it: karoshi, which means death by overwork from stress-induced illnesses or severe depression. If the system of four-day workweek is tested in Japan, what will happen?
A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft (MSFT) suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses.
The company introduced a program this summer in Japan called the “Work Life Choice Challenge,” which shut down its offices every Friday in August and gave all employees an extra day off each week.
The results were promising: While the amount of time spent on work was cut dramatically, productivity — measured by sales per employee — went up by almost 40% compared to the same period the previous year, the company said in a statement last week.
In addition to reducing working hours, managers urged the staff to cut down on the time they spent in meetings and responding to emails.
They suggested that meetings should last no longer than 30 minutes. Employees were also encouraged to cut down on meetings altogether by using an online messaging app (Microsoft’s, of course).
The effects were widespread. More than 90% of Microsoft’s 2,280 employees in Japan later said they were impacted by the new measures, according to the company. By shutting down earlier each week, the company was also able to save on other resources, such as electricity.
【1】Why is the idea four-day workweek tested in Japan?
A．Because overwork has caused serious problems.
B．Because the offices must be shut down on Friday.
C．Because the staff can get extra days to rest easily.
D．Because smaller companies have taken the measure.
【2】What’s the result of adopting a four-day workweek?
A．It is a waste of energy.
B．The workers earned less money.
C．The working efficiency increases greatly.
D．Japan’s unemployment rate is barely rising.
【3】How can the time the staff spent on meetings be reduced?
A．By cancelling meetings.
B．By using emails to respond.
C．By cutting down working hours.
D．By using a certain online messaging app.
【4】What is the staff’s attitude to the new measures?
A．Supportive.
B．Negative.
C．Critical.
D．Indifferent.
29、My phone is no longer mine. Has this happened to anyone else? Perhaps this was how my own mother felt when she picked up the wall-mounted (固定在墙上的) phone that could reach any room in the house, only to hear my voice chatting with my friend. Remember those days when we all shared one home phone? As a child, I would frequently visit a friend whose mother lived on her phone. I would wait and wait to make a call to my parents to ask for a ride home. Sadly, even though I am now a woman who is far closer to 40 than to 30 , I am still waiting to use the phone.
My husband and I are Generation Xers, fighting our way through a world filled with TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter. We've tried to search through the latest parenting advice from experts and medical research available on the use of screens by young children. Finally, we agreed that 13 was the best age for our children to gain access to these technological wonders.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The world changed, and so did my phone. While during the lockdown, my phone acquired Zoom, Marco Polo and countless other apps that allowed my children to connect with their friends. All of our family, my husband and I included, were longing for meaningful connections with friends. So I arranged Zoom meetings for my kids, and then my phone began to disappear for hours as they shared Marco Polo videos back and forth with their friends.
Even though I'm frequently annoyed because my phone has walked off again, my heart is ultimately full. My kids and I are sharing. We're learning to co-exist, to set boundaries, and to think of each other first. Because of my phone, I'm involved in my kids "lives, I know their friends, their habits, their favorite apps and photos they have taken. Sharing my phone may be difficult, but it's rewarding; it builds another layer of connection between us.
【1】How does the author introduce the topic of the text?
A．By posing a question.
B．By presenting an argument.
C．BY describing her family tradition.
D．By recalling her childhood experience.
【2】What happened to the author when COVID-19 hit?
A．She enjoyed watching videos on the phone with her family.
B．She often fought over phones with her husband.
C．She began sharing her phone with her children.
D．She lost contact with her friends.
【3】What benefit does the author get from the experience during the lockdown?
A．Having a deeper connection with her children.
B．Establishing a new link with the outside.
C．Taking to exploring new apps.
D．Making lots of friends online.
30、I received a call today asking if I would be ready to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major ______ and would be lying down for weeks. Of course, I ______ with an immediate “Yes”. As I planned the ______ in my head, I reflected on how many times over the years I had been asked to prepare food. I have done so countless times with a very ______ heart.
But the truly ______ thing is that I have received double over the course of my life. When my mother passed away, our ______ was filled with fresh dinners for weeks. A woman from the church of our community ______ each evening with some food. The gift of food was her small way of trying to ______ our pain.
Later in my life, when I was on bed rest during my pregnancy, women of the church ______ stepped in to help. Even when I was put in the hospital, my husband would ______ cooked meals to my hospital room. How we ______ these dinners to feed my tired husband and young daughter!
Food is all about comfort. It feeds our bodies, and it can also feed our ______ . When you hear people talking about their favorite holidays, it usually ______ their feelings connected with sharing food. I know that I will have many more ______ in my lifetime to prepare food for others. It is truly a gift I want to prepare and deliver to someone ______ .
【1】
A．lecture
B．celebration
C．operation
D．ceremony
【2】
A．responded
B．wrote
C．shouted
D．read
【3】
A．travel
B．experiment
C．essay
D．meal
【4】
A．shallow
B．distant
C．open
D．narrow
【5】
A．demanding
B．amazing
C．challenging
D．promising
【6】
A．house
B．lab
C．library
D．community
【7】
A．stood by
B．passed by
C．went by
D．stopped by
【8】
A．take
B．ease
C．increase
D．polish
【9】
A．again
B．yet
C．therefore
D．still
【10】
A．buy
B．prepare
C．bring
D．bake
【11】
A．relied on
B．took on
C．insisted on
D．put on
【12】
A．lungs
B．eyes
C．ears
D．souls
【13】
A．bans
B．carves
C．includes
D．explains
【14】
A．facilities
B．schedules
C．programs
D．opportunities
【15】
A．in charge
B．in need
C．in possession
D．in control
31、课本原文填空。
I have been captain of my school table tennis team for two year, so I know how to lead and 【1】.
【2】 in Chinese calligraphy, I could also 【3】 for your visitors to help them learn more about this 【4】 of Chinese culture.
The prospect of welcoming exchange students to our country is very exciting, and I 【5】 use my skills to give them a warm welcome and an experience they will always remember.
32、Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
“Life is not easy for any of us. We must work, and above all we must believe in ourselves. We must believe that each one of us is able to do something well, and that, when we discover what this something is, we must work until we succeed.”
—Madame Curie
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