1、The Williams moved to a safer area and since then they_______back to their past life.
A.wouldn't watch B.haven't looked C.didn't look D.hadn't watched
2、Some irresponsible websites allowed restaurants to post false pictures ________ could mislead customers.
A. who B. that C. when D. where
3、---Sorry, sir, but I'm still very concerned about my daughter.
---Relax. You'll be glad to see she _____to her new life the next time you come.
A.accommodated B.has accommodated
C.will be accommodating D.will have accommodated
4、— Jim ________ what I said annoying though he didn’t say anything.
— So you mean you will have to apologize to him?
A.must find B.might find C.should have found D.must have found
5、Shakespeare's writing is still popular today. It has really the test of time.
A.overcame B.stood C.taken D.conducted
6、______, a small advertisement held my attention, which read “Easy job.Good wages.No experience necessary.”
A.Looking through the newspaper
B.While I was looking through the newspaper
C.To look through the newspaper
D.I was looking through the newspaper
7、There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds ______ they are not objectively true, and that giants, witches, two-headed dragons etc do not exist.
A. that B. what C. which D. when
8、Don’t __ that all those who get good grades in the entrance examination will prove to be most successful.
A.take as granted
B.take this for granted
C.take that for granted
D.take it for granted
9、----Hurry! There’s no time to waste.
----OK. But I’m afraid that ______ I work around the clock, I can’t catch up with those straight A students.
A. even if B. as C. until D. as though
10、China is a shining example for the global community to follow _________developing green industry to fight climate change.
A.in addition to
B.in return for
C.in terms of
D.in agreement with
11、—Who is China’s first UFC champion?
—It is Zhang Weili _______ opponent, Jessica Andrade, was knocked out by her within just 42 seconds.
A.who B.whom C.that D.whose
12、The water was now two feet deep, making it difficult, if not impossible, _________ the car out.
A. getting B. got C. to get D. get
13、_______its business, the hotel tried to attract more guests by adding a swimming pool.
A.Expanding B.Having expanded
C.To expand D.Expanded
14、Mrs. Green treats her students as if they ________ her children.
A. are B. were C. had been D. would be
15、__________of the land in that district __________ covered with trees and grass.
A.Two fifth; is
B.Two fifths; is
C.Two fifth; are
D.Two fifths; are
16、—Have you heard of yesterday's gas explosion?
—Yes. Only two of the 35 miners at the scene ________ to have made it out safely.
A. have thought B. are thought
C. had thought D. were thought
17、_________ you are old enough to make your own judgement, you should start to pursue your career.
A.Even if
B.As though
C.Ever since
D.Now that
18、It is good manners to eat up ______ is left in your plate.
A. that B. what C. which D. all
19、—Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!
—______, Lucy. I am coming.
A. Take your time B. Help yourself
C. Don’t bother D. Take it easy
20、I can still remember my childhood life,_________it was so long ago.
A.if only B.as though C.even though D.in case
21、 Mya Le Thai is a scientist studying at the University of California. She recently discovered a process that may result in batteries that last forever. Thai said she had been frustrated that the batteries for her wireless devices degrade(退化). Over time, they fail to charge fully. She decided to do something about that problem.
At first, she and her team thought about inventing a new battery. But as they experimented, Thai discovered something that might permit lithium-ion batteries(锂电池) to last forever. Lithium-ion batteries power most wireless devices. Over time, the batteries lose the ability to hold a charge. One of the reasons lithium-ion batteries degrade is their use of nanowires(纳米线) to carry electricity. Nanowires are extremely thin. Nanowires are extremely efficient carriers of electricity, which makes them useful in batteries. But Thai said their thinness also makes them weak. “Nanowires break over time,” she said. “That’s why they lose capacity.”
But, Thai had a theory: The nanowires might last longer if covered with a gel(凝胶). She and the team tested her theory. The team tried many coverings for the wires. PMMA was one of them. The PMMA coated nanowires showed no evidence of damage. The results suggest that batteries could last forever, without losing charging ability. Thai hopes to continue her research to understand why this gel works so well and to see if any other gel could create better results.
Mya Le Thai told VOA she is enjoying the publicity about her discovery. She said she never expected her research to get media coverage. “It’s kind of cool,” she said. “I’m really glad people are showing interest in my work and not just in the work itself, but also in technology and energy.”
【1】Why did Mya Le Thai make up her mind to settle the problem about her wireless devices degrade?
A.Because her wireless devices couldn’t work at all.
B.Because she discovered a new kind of battery.
C.Because the batteries for her wireless devices couldn’t last long.
D.Because she wanted to show her new research.
【2】What prevents lithium-ion batteries from lasting forever?
A.PMMA. B.Nanowires.
C.Electricity. D.Power.
【3】How can the scientist make the nanowires last longer?
A.By using a gel to cover them. B.By cutting them shorter.
C.By making them longer. D.By using a gel to make wire.
【4】What kind of person is Mya Le Thai?
A.Generous and wise. B.Honest and wise.
C.Honest and hard-working. D.Modest and creative.
22、 It’s almost spring, the time of year when the change in seasons could lead to some pretty fascinating cloud activity in the sky. NASA and the GLOBE Program are inviting you to take part in a citizen science cloud observation challenge.
The GLOBE Program is an international science and education program providing the public with the opportunity to participate in the scientific process. From March 15 through April 15, citizen scientists can make up to 10 cloud observations per day using the GLOBE Observer app or one of the other data entry options (for trained GLOBE members). Challenge participants with the most observations will be congratulated by a NASA scientist in a video posted on the GLOBE Program’s website and social media.
“The GLOBE Program is offering this challenge to show how important it is to NASA to have citizen scientist observations from ground up,” said Marile Colon Robles, lead for the GLOBE Clouds team at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Researchers use and value this citizen science cloud data because it helps confirm data from Earth-observing instruments.
Scientists at Langley work with a set of six instruments known as the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES). Even though CERES’ instruments use advanced technology, it is not always easy for researchers to positively identify all types of clouds in their images.
For example, it can be difficult to tell thin, wispy cirrus clouds (细小的卷云) from snow, since both are cold and bright; it is even more so when cirrus clouds are above a surface with patchy snow (片状雪) or snow cover. One solution is to look at satellite images from a particular area and compare them to data submitted by citizen scientists on the ground.
“Looking at what an observer recorded as clouds and looking at their surface observations really helps us better understand the images that were matched from the satellite,” said Colon Robles.
You don’t have to be a cloud-gazing professional to participate. For those who want to be part of the challenge but don’t have a lot of experience identifying clouds, Colon Robles offers the following advice: “Just go outside. The more clouds you observe, the more comfortable you’ll be collecting data.”
【1】What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?
A.Provide background information.
B.Present an argument.
C.Attract readers’ attention.
D.Offer advice to readers.
【2】Why do researchers launch the cloud observation challenge?
A.The GLOBE Program is badly short of hands.
B.The technology CERES uses is not advanced.
C.Cirrus clouds are difficult to identify with snow cover.
D.Scientists can compare data from different instruments.
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A.Citizen observers can only submit data by means of an app.
B.Observers with the most observations will receive a special honor.
C.Observations from the ground are not as valuable as satellite images.
D.The data collected by citizen scientists will be posted on social media.
【4】Which is the best title for the passage?
A.NASA to Employ New Members.
B.Cloud Activities Bring a New Challenge.
C.Scientists to Teach You to Observe Clouds.
D.Citizens Gain Experience through Observation.
23、 To help you plan your trip, here are my favorite hotels in Chicago.
Freehand Chicago
It’s housed in a historic building from 1927. Its design with tons of character of its own attracts tourists greatly. Freehand is worth the price if you feel like treating yourself. The common areas are laid back. Like other hotels mentioned here, it’s located in the center of the city.
●Female-only dorms for added privacy and security
●Bed for $45 USD a night, room for $173.
Wrigley Hotel
It’s for any traveler looking to enjoy the city’s nightlife. There’s an outdoor place with a BBQ, where you can grill burgers with friends, and the hotel organizes paid walking tours. Here it’s easy to learn about the local culture from friendly locals and it offers many latest books, too. The staff are awesome.
●Free breakfast
●Bed for $36 USD a night, room for $141.
HI Chicago
HI Hotels know exactly what the travelers whose money is tight want: affordable accommodations. HI Chicago is no exception. It organizes a free walking tour, the common areas are spacious, and there’s a fully equipped kitchen. It offers free breakfast.
●Social atmosphere makes it easy to meet local people
●Bed for $32 USD a night, room for $85.
Parthenon Hotel
It has a large common room with a huge TV and lots of books. The staff can help you organize tours, and there’s free breakfast. The dorms aren’t huge, and the beds aren’t anything special, but they’re clean and safe. It has all the makings of your classic backpacker hotel.
●Female-only dorms for added privacy and security
●Bed for $34 USD a night, room for $90.
【1】What is special about Freehand Chicago?
A.It has the oldest history of the four.
B.It lies in the center of Chicago.
C.It only caters to female travelers.
D.It is uniquely designed.
【2】What activity can you attend if you stay in Wrigley Hotel?
A.A barbecue party.
B.A reading discussion.
C.A free walking tour.
D.A fellowship party with locals.
【3】Which hotel is the most suitable for those who travel on a budget?
A.Parthenon Hotel.
B.Wrigley Hotel.
C.HI Chicago.
D.Freehand Chicago.
24、The quality of the family relationship is more important than family configuration (结构). A healthy family relationship is the base of a happy family. 【1】. Although family relationships are different, there are certain characteristics that healthy family relationships share.
【2】. Family members listen to and genuinely care about what the others are saying. In these families, communication is on a deep enough level that all members are able to share their feelings, goals, achievements and experiences. When some feedback and constructive criticism are given, love and affection are made clear by the use of positive words.
A family with a healthy relationship requires every single family member’s commitment. Family members hold family as a top priority (优先考虑的事) and consider the impact on relatives before making important decisions. Family members are dependable and always there for each other in times of crisis.【3】.
A characteristic of healthy family relationship is that they spend time doing enjoyable activities together. 【4】. Often, these activities become family traditions, such as sharing meals together, having family outings every weekend or playing sports together.
【5】. Family members accept that they each have their own personalities, qualities and interests. Everyone plays an important role in the family. When there is conflict between family members, it is solved in a positive and healthy manner. Family members also acknowledge each other’s achievements and show appreciation for other members.
A.Therefore, members do not feel they are on their own
B.Family members share everything they have with each other
C.Respect is an important characteristic of healthy family relationships
D.It provides members with the support and encouragement that they need
E.Family members tend to select activities that help the family to grow closer
F.It is important to keep in mind that each family member is a unique individual
G.Families with healthy relationships engage in positive and meaningful communication
25、 A long time ago, in a small house in Scotland, two friends lived together. Their names were John and Bobby.
John and Bobby were not _______, and they had few things except friends, _______ they were happy. They lit a warm fire when it was cold outside. They had food to eat when they were hungry. They were never _______ because they had each other.
John and Bobby _______ to take long walks together. After their _______ John usually cooked the dinner. John and Bobby ate the dinner and then _______ in front of the fire. They had a(n) _______ but happy life.
Then John developed a(n) _______disease and died in the spring of 1858. He was _______ in a grave (坟墓). After that, Bobby stood at John’s grave and shouted. “Come on, Bobby,” John’s ________ said. “It’s time to go home.” Bobby went home, but later he returned to the grave. He ________ near it. He stayed there all night.
Bobby stayed at the grave site the next day, and the day after another. For the next 14 years, Bobby never left the ________. When the weather was cold, he slept in a small house near the grave. When it was ________, he slept on the ground near John’s grave.
________, in 1872, Bobby died, too. John’s friends buried him in a ________ grave near John’s. Why was Bobby’s grave so little? Bobby, John’s best friend, was a dog.
A.rich
B.lucky
C.beautiful
D.funny
A.and
B.or
C.but
D.so
A.lonely
B.alone
C.worried
D.separate
A.failed
B.competed
C.imagined
D.liked
A.work
B.rest
C.run
D.walk
A.sang
B.talked
C.sat
D.studied
A.hard
B.sad
C.easy
D.simple
A.serious
B.unhealthy
C.big
D.sick
A.put
B.escaped
C.stored
D.buried
A.friends
B.children
C.parents
D.brothers
A.got up
B.turned down
C.sat down
D.put up
A.garage
B.grave
C.home
D.town
A.cool
B.warm
C.wet
D.rainy
A.Luckily
B.Quickly
C.Finally
D.Interestingly
A.large
B.small
C.firm
D.weak
26、阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。
Sedona hiking trails can be fun and relaxing, but sometimes can also be challenging and dangerous.
Rogers, 33, an on-duty airman, was in town from Colorado Springs for adventures on Sedona trails. Even he had just taken a sharp turn on his mountain bike in April 2020 when he was stopped short by the sight of a woman sitting on the side of the trail. She was cute and had long blond hair and big expressive eyes. What he didn’t know then was that she was also in extreme pain.
Sydney Linden, 28, had been jogging down Adobe Jack Trail in Sedona, Arizona, for a picturesque sunset view of the Red Rocks when she hopped over a rock and her leg over extended on the landing. The pain was instant.
Her right leg collapsed and she hit the dirt hard. Linden tried to stand but collapsed. She wasn’t sure if she had torn her ACL (十字韧带), broken her leg, or something else. All she knew was that the pain was a 15 out of 10.
Although it was spring, the Arizona sun beat down relentlessly (无情地). Linden dragged herself to the shade, as if an animal preparing to die. She’d called a friend, but after 30 minutes, her friend was lost. That’s when she saw the mountain biker.
Rogers was trying to play it cool. He casually rode by at a slower speed, stealing a glance at the woman. Sensing her suffering, Rogers stopped and asked if he could help. Linden explained her situation and that’s when he noticed the swelling under her leggings. She needed a hospital-now.
Rogers helped Linden to her feet and they began the steep (陡坡) over the rocky region and desert bushes. It was a long way to go. Leaning on Rogers, Linden tried to hop along, but the pain was severe. She would never make it to the trailhead (登山口) this way.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Then Rogers had another idea.
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Paragraph 2:
It was after the operation that Linden found Rogers gone.
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