1、— What do you mean when saying every minute counts?
— A man who dares to waste one hour of time _________ the value of life.
A. hadn’t discovered B. hasn’t discovered
C. didn’t discover D. isn’t discovering
2、The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.
A.until B.though
C.because D.Unless
3、--- Why was Professor Zhang unhappy recently?
--- Because the theory he insisted on _____ wrong.
A. proved B. proving
C. being proved D. was proved
4、Starting a small business is always risky, and the chance of success is really _____.
A.fantastic B.obvious C.slim D.gentle
5、—— We are planning to have a casual get-together this Saturday. Are you coming?
——_______. I’ve got rather a full day this weekend.
A. I hope so B. Sounds great
C. I’m afraid not D. You’d better not
6、With time going by, we have come to realize that creativity is _________ it takes to keep a nation highly competitive.
A. what B. how C. why D. that
7、Had the calculations been done by hand, all practical value ______ by the time they were finished.
A.had lost
B.would lose
C.would have lost
D.should have lost
8、____he will go to work in a mountain village surprises all of us.
A.What
B.That
C.Whether
D.If
9、As is well known, our success in life depends on our determination to grasp opportunities that ________ to us.
A.present B.are presenting C.are presented D.have presented
10、She would move quietly up to the sparrow on a small tree just to get a better look, her face __________ with childlike expressions at one of God’s simple wonders.
A. shone B. shining
C. having shone D. being shone
11、The Chinese men's relay team worked miracle in Bird's Nest Stadium when they ___________ a historic 4x100m relay silver medal.
A.struggled B.advanced C.defended D.captured
12、I am sorry he has not told me his name on the phone because_______helps if I know who I am talking to.
A.it B.he C.one D.its
13、—Hello ,is Mr Smith in?
—Sorry ,there is_____person________you referred to in my office!
A. such no; that B. such no; as C. no such ; that D. no such ;as
14、Ning Zetao easily proved himself to be a rising star with four gold medals during the 17th Asian Games, ______was held in Incheon, South Korea last year.
A. where B. who C. which D. that
15、You never really understand a person _______ you consider things from his point of view.
A. if B. once C. as D. until
16、The organization is ______ smaller class size, because it believes this can promote better student performance.
A.in memory of B.in place of C.in favor of D.in need of
17、Since it first debut on the airwaves in 2007, "The Big Bang Theory”________ the ratings and won numerous victories at the Emmy, Golden Globe and People's Choice awards.
A.topped B.has topped C.was topped D.had been topping
18、The performance _____ nearly three hours, but few people left the theatre early.
A. covered B. reached C. played D. lasted
19、Mr. Smith let off upon me the speech he_______ to make all along.
A. had died B. died
C. was dying D. had been dying
20、Appointed as ____chairman to China,Mr.Xi was determined to serve his country____ heart and soul.
A.an,the B.the;a
C.the;the D./;/
21、How to deal with seasonal fatigue(困乏)
During the summer, we are very handy when it comes to work. In the morning, we wake up full of energy, rest and motivated to give our best at work or school. Energy does not leave us even during the afternoon. It is not until around eight o’clock in the evening that we begin to feel a little tired. 【1】 Don’t worry you are not alone. That’s why, in this article, we will tell you about the effective ways to overcome autumn fatigue.
Focus on diet
If you pour poor quality fuel in the car, it won’t drive as it should. Our body also works like that. If you eat fast food, processed and heavy foods, you cannot expect to be full of energy. 【2】 If you feel tired in the autumn, your diet is the factor you should start with. A balanced and healthy meal is the best choice.
Exercise regularly
【3】 It improves overall health, quality of sleep, helps to lose weight, improves cognitive function and even has a positive effect on overall feeling of fatigue. Each person should engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 74-minute high-intensity physical activity per week. Over time, you will realize that even when you are tired and you are looking forward to exercise. 【4】
Make yourself happy
You have surely experienced time when you don’t feel like yourself, you don’t feel like doing anything, you feel under the weather and then something comes along that makes you happy. 【5】 That’s exactly why you should enjoy your life. There is nothing wrong with making yourself happy.
A.Your body won’t function properly as well.
B.Exercise has an undoubtedly positive effect on health.
C.Because it improves your mood and boost you with fresh energy.
D.Your day turns 180 degrees in a second and you feel full of energy.
E.But it’s difficult for us to have a sound sleep at 11 o’clock in the evening.
F.Then autumn comes and we feel as if someone has pressed a button and initiated sleep mode.
G.Inviting a friend to do daily exercise with you can help you stay on track with regular activity.
22、With the Chinese language becoming popular, the UK government plans to invest(投资) 10 million pounds to help more kids learn Mandarin (普通话). Do you think it is necessary for the UK pupils to learn Mandarin? Some people share their opinions online.
Tsd (UK): The learning of any language can be valuable and useful, but it is not suitable for everyone. Chinese is a difficult language to learn and the UK is said to be bad at learning foreign languages. Why should they learn Chinese when most people in the world speak English?
Mark (US): I studied French for 2 years in high school and German for 4 years in college. I studied Mandarin informally for about 4 months before moving to China. Now I speak Mandarin every day as my wife doesn’t speak English. But it is far from being fluent. Learning additional languages is a great thing, which offers a different view on the world around us. Nowadays, it’s almost necessary to be able to speak more than just your mother tongue.
George (UK) : No, unless they’re taught from a very early stage of childhood. Mandarin is so difficult. If China really is going to lead the world, it’ll have to do so by speaking the world ‘s leading language— English.
【1】What is probably Mark’s main purpose of learning Chinese?
A.His frequent travel to China.
B.Further education in the future.
C.Effective communication with his family.
D.The official request of his company.
【2】Tsd from UK disagrees to learn Chinese for some reasons except ________.
A.It is difficult to learn Chinese.
B.The people in the UK are not good foreign language learners.
C.English is the mostly spoken language.
D.China is not as developed a country as the UK.
【3】What does George think of learning Chinese?
A.It’s of little use.
B.It’s unnecessary.
C.It takes too much time.
D.It’s not popular.
【4】What seems to be the major problem when foreigners try to learn Chinese?
A.Its difficulty as a language.
B.Misunderstanding about China.
C.The great popularity of English.
D.No enough learning resources.
23、After the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it?
That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included an armful of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. What’s worse, after I had read several pages on my own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools.
However, then I did not have audio books and electronic devices like kids do now. Instead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teacher.
In my room, Mom’s voice compared with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other people’s challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book.
True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks to Mom, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.
【1】The author and his parents keep silent on their way home from hospital because .
A.what the doctor said was worrying
B.the author failed in the exam
C.they were exhausted
D.they focused on the scenery along the road
【2】The author manage to raise his marks in learning by .
A.being confident
B.getting help from his teacher
C.listening attentively(专心地)
D.competing with his classmates
【3】What can be inferred from the passage?
A.The author’s eyes recovered finally.
B.Reading made the author more sensitive.
C.The author’s mother quitted her job to look after him.
D.Reading helped the author a lot both academically and mentally.
【4】Which of the following could be the title of the text?
A.My eyesight trouble
B.An unforgettable experience
C.My good hearing
D.A precious gift from mother
24、Lonely Planet Trips
Here are some travel destinations by Lonely Planet. Reading them, you’ll be in a flash.
Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan, located on the Silk Road in South Asia, claimed the No. 1 spot partly for its majestic beauty and because it had become the first fully organic nation by 2020. The kingdom has lush subtropical plains in the south and sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the north, which include Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest peak and is believed to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
North Macedonia
If you want an alternative to Europe's more popular travel spots, North Macedonia could be for you. Its mountains and their trails are “blissfully quiet” and the locals are “unfailingly helpful” according to Lonely Planet. Among its destinations is Ohrid, a charming, old town dotted with medieval ruins and churches, lined with cobblestone streets, and overlooking Lake Ohrid.
Eswatini
The kingdom offers multitudinous climate and topography differences, and is known for its wide varieties of wild animals, which include more than 500 bird species and 107 mammal species. The nation has seven nature reserves, four frontier conservation areas and three wildlife reserves.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is beloved for many reasons, from its coffee to its epic surfing. It’s also notable for its reliance on green energy sources. In fact, 90% of its energy is created by regenerative sources such as wind and hydro. It is also one of the world’s most biodiverse countries — home to half a million species. Of course, no trip to Costa Rica is complete without a visit to the Sloth Sanctuary.
【1】What can tourists appreciate in both Bhutan and North Macedonia?
A.Organic products.
B.Subtropical jungles.
C.Medieval architecture.
D.Mountain scenery.
【2】Which of the following features Eswatini?
A.Pleasant quietness.
B.Topography varieties.
C.Abundant wildlife.
D.Cobblestone streets.
【3】What is Costa Rica distinguished for?
A.Renewable resources.
B.Biodiverse plants.
C.Frontier preserves.
D.The Silk Road.
25、 I was deep in the Bolivian jungle, with a top predator wrapped around my body, hot breath on my face.
Volunteering at a Bolivian animal shelter with some backpackers for a week, I offered to _______ with the puma, while months of training is normally needed to be a qualified animal carer and _______ the animal.
After an hour walk through the jungle, I, with another team member, reached the puma’s enclosure. The huge cat growled (咆哮) at me with a distinct sense of _______. But that didn’t stop us from continuing our task. We entered the caged area attached two _______ to the puma’s “collar” and began to walk him through the jungle.
The puma, completely unpleased with me, stepped forward _______. After only a couple of minutes, he stopped, looked _________ at me and growled directly into my eyes. I watched helplessly as the puma _______ into the air towards me. In a second his powerful legs _______ around my throat and sharp teeth _______ into my forehead.
I heard my team member scream. But I couldn’t __________. Completely still, I assumed the worst. Yet, somehow it felt completely ________. The circle of life. The scream faded as I began to lose consciousness. Then, all of a sudden, I was ________. The animal let me go and stepped backwards.
My team member ordered “stick your palm out towards him”. The huge cat stepped back towards me and ________ it. And, that was it. He knew that I knew who was king of the ________. After that we were friends.
Volunteering with animals is a great way to give back while you eco-travel. Just be sure to pick places with adequate ________ if you don’t want to have bad travel stories like mine!
【1】A.keep up B.get around C.help out D.take over
【2】A.familiarize B.entertain C.encounter D.believe
【3】A.identity B.curiosity C.dislike D.guilt
【4】A.bones B.ropes C.bags D.gloves
【5】A.bravely B.proudly C.gently D.hesitantly
【6】A.down B.over C.aside D.back
【7】A.rushed B.leaped C.crawled D.approached
【8】A.crossed B.wrapped C.stretched D.extended
【9】A.occupied B.applied C.pressed D.planted
【10】A.move B.answer C.delay D.leave
【11】A.dangerous B.natural C.funny D.typical
【12】A.released B.delivered C.distracted D.abandoned
【13】A.chewed B.bit C.digested D.licked
【14】A.family B.trip C.jungle D.planet
【15】A.enthusiasm B.patience C.training D.awareness
26、随着人们生活水平的提高,“广场舞大妈”们掀起了一场广场舞热潮,甚至把广场舞跳出了国门。请以广场舞为主题,完成一篇文章,内容包括:
1. 描述当前广场舞的现状;
2. 分析这种现象产生的原因;
3. 陈述利弊以及表明个人态度。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 文中不得透露考生的真实身份信息;
3. 在完成题目要求的基础上,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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