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1、If I had known that, I ________ so.
A. wouldn't have done B. didn't do
C. won't do D. wouldn't do
2、Don’t always_______your own failure_______others.Sometimes you yourself________.
A．blame；on；are to be blamed
B．blame；for；are to blame
C．blame；on；are to blame
D．blame；for；are to be blamed
3、The band was very successful in the seventies, most of _____ members were in their twenties．
A．its B．whose C．whom D．Which
4、We can become a smart shopper by choosing for value, not for looks; _______, choose good quality goods with plain packages.
A．in particular
B．in other words
C．in addition
D．in any case
5、The RealCine experience will amaze you, and you will agree that this is an extraordinary technology that deserves ________ further.
A. being developed B. developing
C. to develop D. to be developing
6、She thought herself to her friends because her family was rich.
A. higher B. better C. richer D. superior
7、It is reported that the trees down in the storm have been moved off the road.
A.blow B.blowing
C.to blow D.blown
8、Life is full of________. School is thought as the most________obstacle in the lives of youth today.
A．challenge, challenging
B．challenges, challenged
C．challenges, challenging
D．challenging, challenges
9、________ you’ve heard the song, you’ll never forget it.
A. At once B. Once more
C. Once upon a time D. Once
10、More freeways have been built in China, ________ it much ________ for people to travel from one place to another.
A.making; easily B.making; easier C.to make; easier D.to make; easily
11、－Do you have the time? I’ve got something to tell you.
－Ok, ___________ you make your story short.
A. now that B. even if
C. as long as D. in case
12、Because of its high quality, the product has gained with a wide range of people.
A. favor B. approval
C. comment D. permission
13、He is under great ________ because of his new job.
A．stress
B．strength
C．stream
D．push
14、You shall never lack________ money while I am alive.
A．of
B．for
C．with
D．on
15、Stepping out of your comfort zone means ________ yourself to do something you are not good at.
A．forcing
B．being forced
C．to be forced
D．to force
16、Likewise, if you have trouble in coping with your academic challenges, listening to upbeat music may help you brighten your day, boost your mood and thus relieve your_________.
A.stress B.shadow C.sorrow D.darkness
17、The employers have reached some consensus as to workers from different positions ________ their workers can be offered many carrots, such as training abroad, and yearly bonus.
A. when B. where C. that D. who
18、I prefer to play outdoors rather than ________ computer games in the room.
A．play
B．to play
C．playing
D．plays
19、Mrs. Smith ________ children’s behaviors to figure out solutions to their lack of concentration.
A．probed into
B．turned to
C．stuck to
D．dipped into
20、If I_________ ten million dollars, I_________ travel around the world.
A．have; will
B．had; will
C．had; would
D．had; would
21、No matter how frustrated she was in her heart, she would _______ others with a smile as usual; she didn’t want to let them know．
A．inspire B．serve C．help D．treat
22、He had lost his temper and his health in the war and never found of them again .
A．neither
B．either
C．each
D．all
23、—Jim! Did you have a good sleep last night?
—Oh. Like a log. Never slept almost within a month.
A. well B. better
C. best D. worse
24、Once ________ of some unnecessary worries, you’ll find your life so peaceful and colorful.
A. ridding B. having been rid C. being rid D. rid
25、The Farmers' Club is an organization for people involved in __________.
A.architecture B.agriculture C.astronomy D.academy
26、British researchers say they have created an artificial intelligence (AI) model that is highly effective at predicting rainfall within the next 90 minutes.
The model was built by scientists at Google-owned research company DeepMind in London. The company partnered with researchers at the University of Exeter in Britain and the Met Office, the British government’s national weather service. The team says tests of the system showed it produced more accurate predictions, or forecasts, for short-term rainfall than other existing systems.
Accurate nowcasting can be a very important tool for preparing for possible weather emergencies. It can be used by officials in the areas of water management, agriculture, air and ground traffic control and outdoor event planning. “We were especially interested in the ability of these models to make predictions on medium to heavy-rain events, which are the events that most impact people and the economy,” the team said. The scientists said their model aims to create predictive “movies” of immediate weather patterns. They said that, unlike other systems, theirs can accurately capture large-scale events, as well as several different rain possibilities. This combination permits “rainfall uncertainties” to be deeply explored.
During the testing process, the team said the model showed “statistically significant” improvements in these areas compared to competing methods. In addition, the researchers reported that a group of more than 50 weather experts from the Met Office rated the AI model to be more accurate and useful in 89 percent of cases than existing forecasting systems.
Despite the study results, researchers admitted that the model still has limitations. They said “more work is needed to improve the accuracy of long-term predictions and the accuracy on rare and intense events.” The team said it will now center on developing new methods to test and measure the model's performance. It will also work to create more specialized systems to work in real-world conditions.
【1】What do we know about the new AI model?
A．The model is created by researchers of Met Office.
B．The model can predict any rainfall within 90 minutes.
C．The model needs improving in long-term forecasting.
D．The model has been used in real-world conditions.
【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．The difficulty of accurate nowcasting.
B．The relationship between weather forecasting and economy.
C．The necessity of building the new AI model.
D．The principles of the new model.
【3】Why does the writer mention the weather experts from the Met Office in paragraph 4?
A．To prove the advantage of the new model.
B．To compare the new model with the old systems.
C．To explain the rule of weather forecasting.
D．To show how the existing system works.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．Existing Forecasting system Needs Improving
B．AI Predicts Immediate Rainfall Better than Existing Systems
C．New Explorations in Weather Predictions
D．New Methods on Testing the AI Model's Performance
27、 On Nov 2,Williams-Cole, a senior interdisciplinary(跨学科的)major, sworn in (宣誓就职) as the mayor of Camp Hill, Alabama, US, making him the youngest person in history to hold the office, according to WVTM 13, an NBC affiliate(分支机构).
Williams-Cole was prompted(促使) to run for mayor because he wanted to bring changes to his hometown, a town of less than 1000 people. The citizens of Camp Hill have seen a sad decline of their town with many empty storefronts, trees growing inside what used to be businesses and weeds sprouting(发芽) from sidewalks, according to WSFA 12 News, Alabama’s source.
“My main things is to create a foundation and clear up any debts we have to get our town financially stable.” Williams-Cole told Auburn University. “ While doing that, I want to carry out things that will increase unity in the town, like doing quarterly town hall meetings that are more informal and that celebrate the community. We need to open up the floor for people to complain if they want, because they have the right to do that as taxpayers.”
Williams-Cole has designed a detailed schedule so that he would have enough time for both his studies and his duties as a mayor. He hopes to use his education and his position as mayor to help other people, especially children. He said he would want to become an administrator at a boarding school, which gives children holistic(全面的) learning that is essential to contemporary society.
“Cole is different.” Mike Fellows, Lee County Circuit Court Judge, told Auburn University.” “He’s obviously willing to do a lot of extra work to serve his community. He cares enough to do it, and I think that says a lot about him.” The young man is set to graduate in May 2021. He plans to attend either grad school or law school, news outlet CBS reported.
【1】Why did Williams-Cole run for mayor?
A．He wants to get some work experience
B．The town’s environment is suffering badly
C．He wants to contribute to his hometown
D．It’s a part of his graduation project.
【2】What does Williams-Cole plan to do after being elected?
A．Create opportunities for people to be heard.
B．Hire more teachers at boarding schools.
C．Hold regular meetings with local business.
D．Set up new companies to promote economic development.
【3】Which of the following words best describes Williams-Cole?
A．Demanding
B．Patient
C．Responsible
D．Humorous
28、Is a cashless society possible for everyone?
There is no escaping our evolution into a cashless society. It would give rise to a new era for financial businesses, which are all carried out digitally. The key benefits would include lower crime rates, easier foreign businesses, and reduced risks and costs. The idea of a cashless society appears so wide-spread in our society. 【1】
Economic inequality and exclusivity (排他性)are fundamental issues still present worldwide.【2】The unbanked and the poor could face significant challenges with digital payment. In fact a huge number of the unbanked view the cashless movement as a discrimination(歧视)against those without bank accounts.
【3】There are also the elderly and the disabled who face their own challenges with quick digitalization and technological advancement. There are still parts of society that lack trust in digital payments or have difficulty accessing mobile phones and the Internet.
In China, four out of every five payments are now cashless. 【4】 The country is about to launch a national digital currency, the world’s first. As we use the model set by China, other countries need to take it upon themselves to provide a harmonious, and effective, cashless society—one that does not leave anyone behind.
【5】 But at the same time they should be provided with the means and motivation to take part in an ever-growing cashless world.
A．This problem can not be ignored.
B．However, this is far from reality.
C．We shouldn’t leave behind the poor.
D．Nearly everything can be bought digitally.
E．It isn’t just the unbanked who are at risk of being left behind.
F．A cashless society might actually make these problems worse.
G．We must ensure that people are still given freedom of choice regarding how they pay.
29、Plastic recycling is a hot topic. But what’s the real face behind it? You diligently sort your rubbish; you dutifully wash your plastic containers; then everything gets thrown in a landfill or in the ocean anyway. According to one analysis, only 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled. Here’s the kicker: the companies making all that plastic have spent millions on advertising campaigns lecturing us about recycling while knowing full well that most plastic will never be recycled.
A new investigation by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) reports that the large oil and gas companies that manufacture plastics have known for decades that recycling plastic was unlikely to ever happen on a broad scale because of the high costs involved. “They were not interested in putting any real money or effort into recycling because they wanted to sell raw material,” Larry Thomas, former president of one of the plastic industry’s most powerful trade groups, told NPR. There is a lot more money to be made in selling new plastic than reusing the old stuff. But, in order to keep selling new plastic, the industry had to clean up its wasteful image. “If the public thinks that recycling is working, then they are not going to be so concerned about the environment,” Thomas noted.
We have been successfully convinced that people start pollution and people can stop it and that if we just recycle more, the planet will be OK. To some degree, that is right: there must be a level of personal responsibility when it comes to the climate emergency. We all have to do our part. But individual action is a tiny drop in a heavily polluted ocean. We need systematic change to make a real difference. And, more than anything, we need to change what we value.
【1】According to the text, what does the underlined word “kicker” probably mean?
A．A player who kicks the football.
B．An event that is controversial.
C．An action that is taken to start a plan quickly.
D．A discovery that is unpleasant and unexpected.
【2】Which best describes Larry Thomas" opinion on plastic recycling?
A．Plastic recycling is necessary and effective.
B．Large amounts of money are spent on recycling.
C．The companies try to promote the sales of new material.
D．The companies prefer to sell recycled material rather than new materials.
【3】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Most people have a sense of responsibility.
B．Plenty of rubbish is dropped into the ocean.
C．Fighting against pollution calls for joint efforts.
D．Systematic change was made to reduce pollution.
30、 The idea that I wasn’t athletic lived with me for years. I wasn’t fond of _______or conflict in sports. What I only enjoyed were _______ things such as playing with phones and watching TV. Not until my Senior High did I _______ I needed a change, as I was in poor health. In Senior Two, my friend, Lora, took part in our school’s marathon club and _______ me to join too. To my relief, there weren’t any qualification tests: everyone who signed up was_______. It’s believed that most people—even those who were _______ in sports— could run a marathon, if they_______ for it.
I still remember the first day of training, when everyone arrived on the school’s playground and the coach _______it’s time to start. Before that, I thought the warming-up would be a _______ jog for about 800 metres along the track as in previous PE classes . However, I soon ________ it was a 2-km run! That’s out of my expectation. After running two kilometres, I was totally ________. More________ , the real exercise for that day was a 10-km run. As soon as I got home, with aching legs, I thought about ________. But with Lora’s encouragement, I finally ________ myself to persist(坚持), determined to get stronger physically.
I didn’t make real progress ________. I ran the last during exercise for a long time. With days passing by, I tried harder and harder. Gradually, during the exercise I could be in the ________ of the team—the fastest runners were always ahead, while the slowest were behind. Because of my ________, warm-up became a real warm-up. The 10-km run turned into a(n)________ practice. For me, who don’t like sports, this was a great ________. I do believe it is from the power of ________. Once you make up your mind, you will definitely make progress.
【1】A.art B.rules C.schoolwork D.competition
【2】A.challenging B.relaxing C.interesting D.exciting
【3】A.wonder B.imagine C.realize D.declare
【4】A.demanded B.accompanied C.invited D.assisted
【5】A.accepted B.needed C.tested D.questioned
【6】A.good B.hard C.skilled D.poor
【7】A.ran B.cared C.applied D.trained
【8】A.announced B.hoped C.thought D.asked
【9】A.practical B.regular C.tough D.tiring
【10】A.thought out B.made up C.found out D.believed in
【11】A.amazed B.exhausted C.encouraged D.energetic
【12】A.unexpectedly B.interestingly C.naturally D.apparently
【13】A.crying B.going C.quitting D.complaining
【14】A.helped B.asked C.taught D.persuaded
【15】A.immediately B.actually C.gradually D.separately
【16】A.top B.middle C.bottom D.front
【17】A.efforts B.acts C.work D.contribution
【18】A.hard B.easy C.funny D.avoidable
【19】A.example B.exception C.failure D.improvement
【20】A.honesty B.modesty C.determination D.inspiration
31、Directions：Complete the brochure according to the given Chinese.
Shanghai—an important center of economy, technology, information and culture.
As a noted historic and culture city, Shanghai attracts millions of tourists from home and abroad 【1】(以她独特的风韵). Shanghai is also a paradise for gourmets (美食家); its local cuisine (本帮菜) 【2】(特别受到海外人士的青睐).
The most attractive work of architecture is no other than the Oriental Pearl TV Tower 【3】(坐落于黄浦江畔). Mounting the observation floor and 【4】(环顾四周), you will admire the view of the famous Bund and the charming skyline of the city in the distance, 【5】(流连忘返).
32、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。
A big gathering of friends sat around our living room making music. “Get up there, Roberty Bob!” my mum Mary encouraged me. It was 1996, and aged five, I’d recently started Irish dance lessons with my two older sisters. I showed off some of the steps I’d learned in a shy and nervous way as the friends cheered.
We lived on an apple orchard (苹果园) in the Huon Valley, which had been in my dad’s family for generations. Mum had left her own family’s farm in Ireland after she met my father, Robert, while he was travelling around Europe. She vowed to never forget the culture of her homeland.
On nights like this one, friends and family would gather for a jam session (即兴演奏会). Many would bring instruments—tin whistles, Celtic drums, piano accordions — and produce a noisy Irish symphony (交响乐). Music was as much a part of my childhood as the country air I breathed.
When I turned 14, my parents gave me a guitar, and I began to suspect life would take me far beyond the bush. After school, I got into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) which led to a career in musical theatre. I had a ball performing in shows across Australia, like Disney’s Aladdin and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. During this period, I met a beautiful actress named Chloé Zuel and in 2019 we married. After COVID, I found it hard to get back to the former routine. Then, in April this year, I was sent an audition (试音) notice for a new musical about Elvis Presley set to tour Australia. We grew up with Irish and classical music, I thought. I knew nothing about Elvis. I figured they’d give the role to some Elvis fan and resolved to audition for smaller parts. Chloé disagreed and encouraged me to go for it though she was pregnant and needed company.
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Amazingly, a few weeks later I learned that out of 700 applicants, I’d got the lead.
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In the finally show, Elvis sang Can’t Help Falling in Love to his new baby, and so did I.
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