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1、On 15 April 2019, shortly before 18:40 CEST(Central European Summer Time), a fire broke out in ___________, causing considerable damage to the building.
A.the Statue of Liberty B.Notre-Dame Cathedral
C.the Summer Palace D.the Eiffel Tower
2、________ in the conservation of ocean life, Hannah learnt much knowledge about environmental problems.
A．Involves
B．Involved
C．Involving
D．Having involved
3、Even in some developed countries, the infected people are _____ to be denied health care than other people.
A.three times as likely B.as likely three times
C.three times more likely D.more likely three times
4、A recent research shows men wanting to catch the eyes of women should dress in red, which makes them more _______ to the opposite sex.
A. powerful B. constant C. confident D. appealing
5、Dr.Smith,along with his wife and daughters,____visit the Metropolitan Museum in New York City this summer.
A.is going to B.are going to C.was going to D.were going to
6、There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars________road conditions need________.
A.that；to be improved B.which；to be improved
C.where；improving D.when；improving
7、I am optimistic ________ I believe human beings do not always try to make life worse for themselves.
A. now that B. for that C. so that D. in that
8、Nothing but several glasses________ bought by my father yesterday．
A.were B.was C.have been D.would be
9、---I don’t like to go there by train. ---Why not ________there by plane?
A．trying going
B．try going
C．trying go
D．try to go
10、He managed to make himself______ with his ______ English
A.understand; breaking B.understood; broken
C.understood; breaking D.understood; broken
11、Today we focus on _____ is called recurrent obesity (复发性肥胖) or yo-yo obesity (溜溜球式肥胖), _____ is the phenomenon _____ we gain weight and then go on a successful diet, but within 12 months we go back to our original weight.
A．what; which; in which
B．which; which; where
C．all; that; that
D．whatever; as; which
12、_______ of current news, whether it is domestics or overseas, is his daily routine.
A.Being informed B.Informed C.Informing D.Having been informed
13、We can guess when the play takes place, telling by the colorful ______ on the stage.
A．scenery
B．sight
C．scene
D．view
14、I plan to visit my family during the Spring Festival, but if I can’t get the train ticket, I still have an ________ plan.
A. enthusiastic B. alternative
C. awful D. anxious
15、.I should thank you that you should thank me.
A．because
B．rather than
C．for
D．as
16、You can’t lose your keys. ______ all your pockets again.
A.Go up B.Go across C.Go through D.Go down
17、My brother is really ____. He often works in his office far into the night.
A．open-minded
B．hard-working
C．self-confident
D．warm-hearted
18、Filled with anger, a person tends to say ______ comes to his mind.
A.whatever B.whichever C.whenever D.whoever
19、The interviewee’s hands _______, the interviewer observed that the young graduate was extremely tense.
A.folded B.to fold C.fold D.folding
20、In face of ________ failure, it is the most important to keep up ________ good state of mind.
A．/ ; a
B．a ; /
C．the ; /
D．/ ; the
21、Ladies and gentlemen, please remain __________ until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A．seated
B．seating
C．to seat
D．seat
22、They launched an online activity _______ their lost colleague.
A.in charge of B.in term of
C.in place of D.in memory of
23、—I learned that Francis Chichester was knighted by Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.
—Yes, so and so .
A.he was… was Sir Francis Drake B.was he… Sir Francis Drake was
C.he did… the same with Sir Francis Drake D.he was… Sir Francis Drake was the same
24、The storm lasted nearly a week, ______ in the garden.
A.left something eatable B.leaving nothing eatable
C.leaving eatable something D.left eatable nothing
25、Born in a traditional family, Rick was_____ to value the sense of responsibility and sharing.
A. brought about B. brought up
C. brought out D. brought in
26、Films to watch in March
Greta
A lonely young waitress finds a handbag on a New York subway train. Luckily, the address is inside, so she returns it to the piano teacher who left it there. She then discovers that the piano teacher makes a habit of dropping bags around the city on purpose to make new friends. Directed by Neil Jordan, the actors are attractive. Grace Moretz is the waitress and Isabelle Huppert is the one who admires her. Thanks to them, Greta winds up being far more enjoyable than it has any right to be.
The Aftermath
The Aftermath is one of the few World War Ⅱ-related films. Based on Rhidian Brook’s novel, this touching romantic movie is starred by Keira Knightley, who is the wife of a British officer. She hates the Germans because her son was killed in an air raid (抢劫). But is there a chance that a tall, dark and handsome man might persuade her to overcome her hate?
Captain Marvel
It took Marvel Studios a decade to finally make a female superhero. It’s also the first Marvel film to be directed by a woman, who has directed Half Nelson and Missisippi Grind. Captain Marvel is set in the 1990s. The Oscar-winning Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a US Air Force fighter pilot, while Samuel L Jackson, as usual, plays Nick Fury.
Dumbo is, a classic Disney cartoon, who has big ears and there have been plenty of those kind of movies in recent years. Burton always has inspirations to direct such kind of movies from Edward Scissorhands to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Magical figures have always been his favorite characters.
【1】Who works on a different job?
A. Isabelle Huppert. B. Keira Knightley.
C. Rhidian Brook. D. Brie Larson.
【2】What makes Captain Marvel special?
A. Winning Oscar. B. Its female director.
C. Time setting. D. A woman pilot.
【3】Which film is better for a 7-year-old kid to watch?
A. The Aftermath B. Captain Marvel
C. Grete D. Dumbo
【4】Where can you most probably read the text?
A. Reader’s Digest B. Nature
C. Scientific American D. National Geographic
27、 Bumblebees are in rapid decline (下降) across Europe and North America due to hotter and more frequent extremes in temperatures, scientists say. A study suggests the possibility of a bumblebee population surviving in any given place has declined by 30% within a single human generation.
Peter Soroye, a PhD student at the University of Ottawa and the study’s lead author, said, “We found that populations were disappearing in areas where the temperatures had gotten hotter. If declines continue at this pace, many of these species could disappear forever within a few decades.”
Dr. Tim Newbold, of London’s Centre for Biodiversity Environment Research, said, “We were surprised by how much climate change has already caused bumblebee declines. Our findings suggest that much larger declines are likely if climate change speeds up in the coming years, showing that we need great efforts to reduce climate change if we are to preserve bumblebee diversity.”
Bumblebees pollinate (授粉) plants such as cucumber, tomatoes and berries, and they are among the best pollinators we have in the wild life. Plants and crops that rely on pollination from bumblebees are likely to suffer if bumblebee population continues to drop, which could result in terrible results for the ecosystem.
Prof Jeremy Kerr, of the University of Ottawa and the study’s senior author, said, “It’s high time to prevent climate change worsening for bumblebees and others by keeping habitats (栖息地) that offer shelter, like trees, shrubs or slopes, that could let bumblebees get out of the heat.”
“Most importantly, we must deal with climate change itself and every effective action we take will help in the long run.”
【1】What leads bumblebee population to decrease?
A.Competition of various species. B.More and better habitats.
C.Increase of human populations. D.Hotter and extreme weather.
【2】How does Peter Soroye feel about the future of bumblebees?
A.Hopeful. B.Worried. C.Unconcerned. D.Positive.
【3】What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.The shelters of bumblebees. B.The drop of bumblebees.
C.The importance of bumblebees. D.The change of climate.
【4】What is suggested to preserve bumblebees in the long term?
A.Reducing climate change. B.Keeping nature balance.
C.Decreasing other lives. D.Preserving bumblebees diversity.
28、 More than 100 scientists from 25 countries have traveled to faraway places to collect wild crop seeds(种子) in an effort to help battle climate change.
The scientists, who have been compared to the heroes of the “Indiana Jones” movies, traveled on foot, four-wheeled vehicles(交通工具), boats, horses and even elephants to reach faraway areas. They faced extreme heat,dust, and danger from wild animals. At last, they collected 4, 644 seeds of 371 wild relatives of 28 world crops, many of which are said to be endangered.
The Crop Trust, an organization that works to save different kinds of crops, is directing the project. The group is working in partnership with Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank. Additional financial support comes from Norway. The project is believed to be the largest organized international effort yet to collect and protect crops' wild relatives.Hannes Dempewolf is a scientist and the head at the Crop Trust. He said“What these seed collectors went through in the field resembles scenes from an Indiana Jones movie.”
Some crops are threatened because of destruction of forests, climate change and expanded cities. The newly-found wild seeds have developed so plants can grow in extreme temperatures, poor soils, and even in low rainfall areas.
A United Nations report says that food production is at risk because of a shortage of rain and other weather extremes connected to climate change. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says that the number of plant species is quickly decreasing and people are depending on fewer species for food. Those wild seeds could be important in feeding a growing human population in some areas and offer a largely unused source of diversity(多样性) to crops.
【1】What does the second paragraph show?
A.Collecting seeds is not an easy job.
B.The scientists’ story is made into a movie.
C.The wild seeds are in danger of extinction.
D.The scientists can choose from many vehicles.
【2】What does the underlined word “resembles”in the third paragraph mean?
A.Depends on. B.Looks like.
C.Turns out. D.Refers to.
【3】What is the advantage of the newly-found wild seeds?
A.They can increase green areas. B.They can provide more nutrients
C.They can survive bad conditions. D.They can improve existent crop seeds.
【4】What is the meaning of the scientists collecting wild seeds?
A.Bringing more plant species to the world.
B.Helping farmers improve their farming skills.
C.Knowing about the worlds farming practices.
D.Helping battle climate change.
29、If you haven’t already, you too should switch to the latest eco-friendly, energy-efficient, energy-saving LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting. As the world becomes more focused on green issues, everyone should do their part in practicing energy efficiency, recycling, cutting down their CO2 emissions and much, much more. One of the most successful campaigns that started in Australia is the now world-famous“Earth Hour”. 2.2 million of Sydney’s residents turned off their lights for an hour in a mass attempt to save energy. The following year, the same idea was adopted by a whole host of different cities.
This is a great example of a campaign to promote eco-friendly options and energy efficiency. But while it clearly raises awareness, it is not a long-term solution to energy saving across the developed world. A long-term solution can be found in the form of switching to LED lighting rather than the traditional halogen lights(卤光灯) found in a typical home.
Put simply, LED lighting is the future of lighting. LED lamps use up only a fraction of the energy pared to that of regular lamps. They also produce a quality flicker-free light, and will last longer than a regular light with 50,000 hours being realistic. Not only are they longer lasting and more energy-efficient with no sacrifice in light quality, but they may quickly become a possible substitute (替代物) for regular lamps that have been previously installed by homes and businesses.
An ordinary 50 watt low-voltage halogen light on for 4 hours a day would cost $ 25 per year to run. With a life span of around 3,000 hours it will typically stop working at the two-year mark. compared with the regular one, an LED light of 50 watts operating for the same period will cost roughly $ 6 per year to run and last 50,000 hours. That means it won’t have to be replaced for 24 years! It really is a no brainer to switch to energy-saving LED lighting. Plus, you will be doing your bit for the environment by being more eco-friendly.
【1】“Earth Hour”is held in the world every year in order to .
A.ask people to generate more energy for daily use
B.call on people to use less energy as much as possible
C.remind people to remember the days without lights
D.advise people to have a good rest after working hard
【2】 How should we save energy according to the author?
A.Raise public awareness.
B.Turn off the lights.
C.Hold“Earth Hour”.
D.Use LED lights.
【3】It can be inferred from the third paragraph that LED lamps .
A.are more expensive that regular ones
B.will take the place of regular lamps pletely
C.might be used by more homes in the future
D.use up more energy and give out more light
【4】The underlined phrase in the last paragraph“no brainer”probably means a thing that .
A.needs no consideration.
B.needs deep study
C.changes with others
D.connects with others
30、Are small cities the smartest?
When you _________ of urban transformations (转变), you _________ to think of high-rise mega-cities like Shanghai, Dubai or Hong Kong. Or if it's technological advances, San Francisco and Silicon Valley might come to ___________.
But, the cities at the forefront (处于前列) of this growing urban revolution are often the _______.
Take Kalasatama, a city being built from scratch on the outskirts (市郊) of Helsinki, Finland. Developers say that by its _________ in 2030, residents will get an average hour of their day back by living there.
Finland's smart city Kalasatama is custom-built to make daily life more _________. City residents will never again be _________ behind a rubbish lorry on their commute. Engineers have equipped the whole city with a vacuum waste system, where people _______ take their trash to a port and it gets sucked (抽吸) to an underground disposal (处理) center. Another time-saving design is the city layout (布局) itself. Public services, such as schools, hospitals and transportation are close to one another and easily _________.
“ Five more minutes walking in the park, five more minutes with the kids before I have to __________work, five more minutes earlier at home,” Kerkko Vanhanen, the program director for Smart Kalasatama, tells CNN. "Your life is easier because of living in the most ________ city in the world,” he adds.
However, only 3, 500 people currently live in Kalasatama. By 2030, developers hope to have ________ 25,000 people and created 10,000 jobs.
Cities don't have to be custom-built to be able to unlock this potential. The ancient cliffside city of Matera in southern Italy is working to become one of the first 5G-enabled ________ in Europe.
It believes 5G can help it become a center of ________ tourism, using technology such as Virtual Reality to display the cultural and artistic heritage of the city that was named European Capital of Culture in 2019.
High-tech conveniences __________ sharing personal data.
“Data about you is used for delivering all sorts of both public and private services. And people are ________ about what that means to their __________,” says Reichental.
As smart cities develop, governments need to __________the trust of citizens to use their private data __________, says Udo Kock, deputy mayor of Amsterdam, where an open data program is helping to make it one of Europe's most innovative environments.
“Don’t think of Smart Cities as just a technology solution. think of it as cooperation. ____________communities and citizens so it's very important for governments to work together with businesses and private citizens, "says Kock.
【1】A.see B.hear C.smell D.taste
【2】A.try B.tend C.intend D.keep
【3】A.mind B.age C.face D.back
【4】A.crazy B.serious C.unexpected D.artificial
【5】A.competition B.cooperation C.completion D.combination
【6】A.efficient B.hard C.enormous D.risky
【7】A.struck B.stressed C.powered D.stuck
【8】A.easily B.possibly C.fortunately D.simply
【9】A.affordable B.fashionable C.changeable D.accessible
【10】A.date from B.leave for C.hold back D.rely on
【11】A.quiet B.functional C.alternative D.historical
【12】A.housed B.discovered C.harnessed D.switched
【13】A.villages B.roads C.cities D.lakes
【14】A.equal B.optimistic C.digital D.narrow
【15】A.get rid of B.come at the cost of C.run out of D.bring an end to
【16】A.concerned B.proud C.thrilled D.uninterested
【17】A.resources B.destination C.solution D.privacy
【18】A.gain B.lose C.mix D.attach
【19】A.happily B.definitely C.responsibly D.stupidly
【20】A.Argue B.Command C.Involve D.Charge
31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. drive B. return C. mobilizes D. significant AB. helpless
AC. familiarize AD. address BC. shameless BD. appeals
CD. transformation ABC. attempts
In Times of Crists, We Need Classical Music
It’s still lying in front of me on my desk. The booklet, entitled Time for Outrange(愤怒) , was written by the 93-year-old French diplomat(外交官) Stephane Hessel. “The power of money,” Hessel says, filled with anger, “has never been as great and selfish and 【1】 as it is now.”
But what does the outrage of this Frenchman have to do with classical music and , ultimately, with me, music director of the Orchestre Symphenique de Montreal(蒙特利尔交响乐团) ?
A lot, I, too, am outraged by the direction of industrial society, with materialism and consumerism leading the way. I want to show that, because of its powerful impact, classical music can play a(n) 【2】 role right now.
We all sense that our society is experiencing an almost revolutionary 【3】. Life is getting faster, competition is fiercer and social cohesion(凝聚力) is reducing. Like most people, I have no idea how liberty and civil rights would develop in the era of globalization and ever-evolving technological advancement.
But I see this as an opportunity for a(n) 【4】 to classical music. The great symphonies of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are not museum pieces we should listen to only if we want to 【5】 ourselves with some music history. Now are they a decoration or a relaxation exercise for the quickened pace of life.
They are more than what a radio station for classical music once promised - “your oasis(绿洲) of well-being.” They are timeless compositions that 【6】 all the uncertainties and insecurities of this new period. They can support us in our search for meaning. Beethoven, for example, was convinced that man had the capacity to change for the better and to go throughout life. This is why there is so much hope in his music. His symphonies was mean to 【7】 people forward.
Classic music 【8】 our senses and emotions in such a way that we were thrown back onto ourselves. It 【9】 to listeners to make use of their own reason and reflect on their actions. Music’s sole purpose is to be experienced. That experience, in turn, is why music can change our perceptions(认知) of ourselves and thereby our interactions with others.
【10】 to explain this powerful impact of music will always remain unsatisfying, but this much is certain: aesthetic(审美的) experiences can transform people.
32、假如你是李华，在长沙学习的英国朋友Tony给你发邮件说周末要来常德找你玩。请你根据要点提示给Tony写一封信介绍这两天的安排。1.周五晚上在常德火车站接Tony；2.周六参观常德名胜；3.周日在家活动；4.冬季寒冷，请多备衣物。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tony,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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