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1、________ his age, he still leads an active life.
A. Though B. Because of
C. In spite of D. In addition
2、—I failed to be admitted to my ideal university. Bad luck!
—How can you expect ________ a chance of success since you haven't committed yourself to it?
A. there being B. there to be
C. it to be D. it being
3、________ this instrument should have put its work permit number on the box.
A．Who check
B．Those who estimates
C．No matter who examined
D．Whoever inspected
4、I do every single bit of housework ______ my husband Bob just does the dishes now and then．
A. since B. while
C. when D. as
5、Lynn ________ Florence by plane which ________ at 8:30 next morning.
A．is leaving for; will leave
B．is leaving for; leaves
C．will leave for; will leave
D．leaves for; leaves
6、—What happened to her new car?
—No sooner ______ it than someone ran into her.
A．had she bought
B．did she bought
C．she bought
D．she had bought
7、It makes no difference ________ tomorrow.
A．whether will you come
B．whether you are going to come or not
C．if will you come
D．if you came
8、The government tried ________ to protect the habitat of the polar bear, since the melting of the ice in polar regions proceeded too fast.
A．in return
B．in case
C．in vain
D．in consequence
9、It turned out that the rabbits developed a(an) ________ to the virus, and their numbers exploded once again.
A．appetite
B．exposure
C．commitment
D．immunity
10、One of the important jobs for a teacher is to study the learning material and make it more ______ to his students.
A．convincing
B．accessible
C．emotional
D．humble
11、______ in 1931, the Empire State Building, the highest skyscraper until 1954, inspired the imagination of the world.
A．Completing
B．To complete
C．To be completed
D．Completed
12、To ensure that children from poor areas can receive a better education， the government has planned to_______ more money to improve the conditions of local schools．
A. announce B. allocate
C. advocate D. approve
13、It is difficult to command a new skill, but once ________, it will benefit you for the rest of your life.
A．obtaining
B．obtained
C．to obtain
D．is obtained
14、Tom, you _______ to watch the singing program named I’m a Singer last night, for your eyes are red.
A. could stay up B. can have stayed up
C.must have stayed up D.should stay up
15、What puzzles me most is why so many students bury themselves in piles of maths exercises _________they should spare some time to reflect on their previous mistakes.
A. once B. unless
C. when D. though
16、If the house is ____ fire, _____ where is the nearest exit.
A. in; find B. on; find out
C. catches; find D. on; find
17、A recent study ___________by the Peking University found that 60% of the students suffered anxiety before the exams.
A．having carried out
B．carried out
C．carrying out
D．to be carried out
18、Physical exercise can ______ you from heart disease.
A．prevent
B．protest
C．present
D．protect
19、These two kinds of cell phones differ ________ shape, but they are similar ________ each other in some functions.
A.from; with B.in; to C.in; with D.from; to
20、 In taking a space walk, Chinese astronauts are__________ going where Russian and Americans went decades before.
A. ridiculously B. commercially
C. domestically D. boldly
21、Lawrence Craven is the author of several published reports, one of _____ introduced the idea _____ aspirin could reduce the risk of heart attacks.
A. them; when B. which; that
C. what; that D. which; when
22、The the President made to the people, I believe, were fulfilled to the best of his ability.
A. comments B. achievements
C. commitments D. requirements
23、This morning Jim was late for the meeting and he had to an excuse.
A. pick up B. get up
C. make up D. take up
24、To keep healthy, Professor Johnson________ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
A. took up B. caught on C. carried out D. made for
25、Many books on science ________ since I went to college.
A．have been bought
B．were bought
C．will be bought
D．are bought
26、Coffee drink is widespread. When people argue about whether coffee is good for health, they’re usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it good for your heart? Does it increase blood pressure? Does it help you concentrate? However, coffee affects the health of the human population in other ways, too.
Traditionally, coffee bushes were planted under the shade of taller trees. However, more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow full sun coffees. At first, this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there aren’t any trees. With increased production come increased profits.
Unfortunately, deforesting for coffee production immediately decreases the local wildlife habitat, because native birds nest and hide from predators（捕食者）in the tall trees and migrating birds rest there.
Furthermore, in the long term, the full-sun method also damages the ecosystem because more chemical fertilizers and pesticides（杀虫剂）are needed to grow the coffee. The fertilizers and pesticides kill insects that eat coffee plant, and then the birds eat the poisoned insects and also die. The chemicals kill or sicken other animals as well, and can even enter the water that people will eventually drink.
Fortunately, farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade. We can support these farmers by buying coffee with such labels as "shade-grown" and "bird-friendly".
Sure, these varieties might cost a little more. But we're paying for the health of the birds, the land, ourselves, and the planet. I think it’s worth it.
【1】Which opinion does the author agree with?
A. People should buy full-sun coffee.
B. Shade-grown coffee should be supported.
C. Farmers should change the places to grow coffee.
D. Pesticides should be forbidden in coffee planting.
【2】Compared with the traditional method, what advantage does the full-sun method have?
A. It can protect the ecosystem.
B. It can promote people's health.
C. It can provide mare nests for birds.
D. It can increase the production of coffee.
【3】How do farmers get more land to grow full-sun coffee?
A. They cut down trees.
B. They move to other countries.
C. They turn grassland into farmland.
D. They buy more land from other farmers.
【4】What can we learn from the passage?
A. It is quite worthwhile to buy shade-grown coffee at any cost.
B. Farmers all have realized the importance of protecting the environment now.
C. South American farmers are taking action to plant coffee in the traditional way.
D. The full-sun method does good to the health of human beings in the long run.
27、Sales of Apple’s new iPhone 11 in China began on Friday, but were met with a cooler welcome from customers than in previous years. Unlike in previous years, no long lines were seen outside Chinese shops on Friday for the new iPhone, and the product release (发布) only made the headlines in a few media.
Huawei released its Mate 30 smartphone series on Thursday night. Its new devices(设备) have won consumers’ hearts at home and abroad. Many compared it with Apple’s new iPhone 11, saying that beats the new iPhone because of innovation and quality. One customer named Zhao Kai, an IT specialist who pre-ordered a Mate 30 Pro on Friday, said that he chose Mate 30 without hesitation. Zhao said, “It’s clear that Huawei’s new phone with its advanced 5G mode would lead the future global telecommunications market, too.”
In contrast with iPhone 11’s poor sales, Chinese netizens (网民) have joined in discussions on Mate 30 and iPhone 11. An online poll on the Mate 30 and iPhone 11 on Weibo on Friday showed that more than 60 percent of netizens chose the Mate 30, while less than 20 percent chose the iPhone 11. Many chose Huawei as a result of its technology.
Overseas customers also joined in the heated discussions on Huawei’s new flagship devices on sites. On Twitter, many netizens said “nice”, “best phone ever” and “my favorite one” on Huawei’s Twitter account. Some netizens in countries like the UK, the Netherlands and Argentina asked when Huawei’s new devices would be released in their countries.
【1】How did customers react to Apple’s new product?
A．They thought it was cool to use it.
B．They stood in long lines to purchase it.
C．They thought its quality was worse than before.
D．They were less interested in it than former years.
【2】In what aspect is Mate 30 better than iPhone 11 according to Paragraph 2?
A．The price and the weight.
B．The appearance and the speed.
C．The quality and innovation.
D．The service life and function.
【3】What does the underlined word “poll” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Store.
B．Survey.
C．Market.
D．Exam.
【4】What could be the best title for the text?
A．New Technology - 5G
B．Huawei Is Better than Apple
C．Apple’s New iPhone 11
D．Huawei’s Mate 30 Defeats iPhone 11
28、Nowadays, the term “quiet quitting” has taken over the Internet, meaning lying flat, or taking a break from the overwork. It appears to have originated from a TikTok video posted by Brian Creely. Creely showed an Insider article written by senior reporter Aki Ito. The headline read, “Fed up with long hours, many employees have quietly decided to take it easy at work rather than quit their jobs.” Creely said, “More people are quiet quitting instead of leaving.” The video has received nearly 100,000 likes and more than 4,000 comments, the vast majority describing the benefits of doing the bare minimum.
Despite a number of news outlets reporting that quiet quitting is a trend that is being encouraged, Insider found many users on the app were actually warning people against doing so.
Ashley Herd, a former employment lawyer, posted two videos about quiet quitting. In her videos, she argued that while limiting work to what is specified in the job description is fine, doing so quietly can be detrimental. “If someone is stressed out, they should feel able to have that conversation with their manager,” she said.
A TikToker and consultant Mary posted a video titled “Minorities should be careful quiet quitting”. In the video, she said, “Unfortunately in America minorities are held to a different standard. We are looked at differently. So we have to go above and beyond to be successful. We can’t risk being regarded as not performing.”
In recent weeks, TikTokers have been warning workers that quiet quitting could lead to “quiet firing”, labeled as a new workplace trend. The phrase describes the longstanding practice of constructive dismissal—creating an environment that leads a worker to quit their job in order to avoid having to fire them. Creators are receiving hundreds of thousands of views that post about quiet firing and call out managers who employ the practice.
【1】What aspect of quiet quitting is introduced in paragraph 1?
A．Its origin.
B．Its innovation.
C．Its value.
D．Its standard.
【2】What does the underlined word “detrimental” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Strange.
B．Harmful.
C．Vital.
D．Effective.
【3】What is Mary’s opinion on minorities at work?
A．They needn’t perform well.
B．They should make greater efforts.
C．They have better chances of success.
D．They are treated as equally as others.
【4】Which of the following can be a sign of quiet firing in the workplace?
A．The boss asks a worker to leave the job.
B．The boss allows a worker flexible working hours.
C．The boss puts off a worker’s promotion on purpose.
D．The boss provides a worker with a new environment.
29、You have everything you think you need for your dream job, but could something else be holding you back? You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills.
Hard skills are things that are measurable and technical. A master’s degree in business is a hard skill. The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill. Many specific qualifications for a job are hard skills, such as years of work experience or proficiency (精通) with particular computer programs.
On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define. And they can’t be defined. And they can’t be measured. Soft skills covers a wide range of characteristics that you can work on for a lifetime but some of the most common — and most necessary for success — include being a good listener and speaker, a wise leader, a problem solver, a strong communicator or a team player. It’s also helpful if you can accept feedback, settle conflicts with others, deal with difficult people or be flexible. These soft skills are what many employers desire.
Soft skills benefit you in many ways. Being a good listener, for example, is very helpful if you’re a doctor. Being flexible, a team player and a problem solver help you succeed when dealing with deadlines.
Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to success. Being able to show you possess them could make a difference in landing a job you’ll love, or being more successful in the job you already have. They make the difference between someone who is just OK at their Job and someone who is outstanding, the person you always want on your team. In general, soft skills make you more likable and more competent.
Soft skills are what can set people apart from each other on resumes or in job interviews, but soft skills don’t come naturally.
【1】What’s the best title for the passage?
A．Hard Skills Differ from Soft Skills
B．Soft skills Can Be Learnt at School
C．Soft Skills Needed in Workplace
D．Soft Skills Matter to Your Success at Work
【2】Which of the following belongs to hard skills?
A．Having a good command of English.
B．Communicating with others efficiently.
C．Being good at expressing oneself.
D．Being able to solve problems.
【3】Which of the following is TRUE about soft skills?
A．They are measurable and technical.
B．They are taught in many universities.
C．They are desired by many employers.
D．They are specific job qualifications.
【4】What will be probably talked about following the last paragraph?
A．Why soft skills are important.
B．How soft skills are developed.
C．Where soft skills are applied.
D．What the key soft skills are.
30、In 1982, Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it crashed into something and sank. He was out of the shipping lanes and floating in a life boat ________ . His supplies were few. His ________ were small. Yet when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later, he was alive--- much thinner than he was when he ________ , but alive.
The thing that ________ my eye was how he managed to keep himself going when all hope seemed lost, when there seemed no ________ in continuing the struggle, when he was suffering greatly, when his life boat was broken with a hole and after more than a week struggling with his weak body to ________ it, it was still leaking air and wearing him out to keep pumping (给某物充气) it up. He was ________. He was completely ________. Giving up would have seemed the only wise choice.
When people survived these kinds of situations, they do something with their ________ that gives them the courage to keep going. Many people in ________ desperate situations give in or go mad. Something the survivors do with their thoughts helps them find the ________ to carry on.
“I tell myself I can ________ it,” wrote Callahan in his account. “Compared to what others have been ________ , I’m fortunate. I tell myself these things over and over, ________ my determination to keep going.
I wrote that down after I read it. It ________ me as something important. And I’ve told myself the same thing when my own goals seemed ________ off. And every time I’ve said it, I have always come back to my ________.
So here, coming to us from the story of ________ , are words that can give us power. ________ you are going through , tell yourself you can handle it. Tell this to yourself over and over, and it will help get through the rough spots with a little more ________.
【1】
A．aloud
B．alone
C．aside
D．aboard
【2】
A．fish
B．holes
C．aims
D．chances
【3】
A．started
B．arrived
C．rose
D．disappeared
【4】
A．covered
B．hurt
C．caught
D．entered
【5】
A．point
B．friends
C．sailors
D．mood
【6】
A．board
B．abandon
C．charge
D．fix
【7】
A．starved
B．attacked
C．burnt
D．submerged
【8】
A．astonished
B．exhausted
C．amazed
D．shocked
【9】
A．tools
B．dreams
C．minds
D．hands
【10】
A．similarly
B．physically
C．slightly
D．differently
【11】
A．luck
B．direction
C．courage
D．instruction
【12】
A．handle
B．recognize
C．delay
D．overlook
【13】
A．into
B．for
C．against
D．through
【14】
A．keeping alive
B．building up
C．taking away
D．giving out
【15】
A．frightened
B．struck
C．disappointed
D．surprised
【16】
A．far
B．low
C．heavy
D．bright
【17】
A．tracks
B．crossroads
C．positions
D．senses
【18】
A．survival
B．ocean
C．experiment
D．journey
【19】
A．However
B．Whoever
C．Whatever
D．Whichever
【20】
A．protection
B．determination
C．confidence
D．imagination
31、根据首字母提示和课文内容填空
One characteristic of hybrids is that they usually a【1】 a higher yield than c【2】 crops. However, whether it was possible to develop a hybrid of self-pollinating plants such as rice was a matter of great d【3】. The common a【4】 then was that it could not be done. Through i【5】 effort, Yuan o【6】 enormous technical d【7】 to develop the first hybrid rice that could be used for f【8】 in 1974. This hybrid e【9】 farmers to e【10】 their output greatly.
32、书面表达
假设你校正在举办感恩英语征文活动。请你根据以下提示，以My gratitude to a classmate为题，完成该短文。
提示：
1.简单介绍同学的外貌 ；
2.令人难忘的事情。
注意：
1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
My gratitude to a classmate
The classmate I should show my gratitude to is Li Hua.
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