1、Luna is a girl of great ______ for she takes a great interest in whatever she sees.
A.curiosity B.belief C.concern D.strength
2、What “wandering Earth” wants to ________ viewers is the faith in man’s strong will power to make the impossible possible.
A.communicate with B.consider about
C.share with D.interpret about
3、The new government desire corruption ________ as soon as possible to regain people’s trust.
A.should cure
B.is cured
C.must be cured
D.be cured
4、A teenager from Los Angeles County is believed ________ from the novel coronavirus in the United States on March 18th.
A.to die
B.to have died
C.dying
D.having died
5、To get the job ______.
A.it is required that one should be qualified
B.a bachelor’s degree is necessary
C.one needs to have basic knowledge in electricity
D.some requirements should be met
6、We are trying our best to _______ costs and improve quality.
A.cut off B.cut up C.cut through D.cut down
7、When faced with danger, don’t panic, ______ you will find a solution.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
8、Don’t ____him____ talking politics, or he will go on all evening.
A.set...out B.set...off C.set...about D.set...down
9、______she has earned her Ph D, she wants to find a job with higher pay.
A.As if B.In case C.Even though D.Now that
10、The train had left the station I got there.
A.as soon as B.immediately
C.the moment D.by the time
11、Although the boss appears to wear a smile most of the time, his smile is by no means sincere or genuine, instead, it could be somewhat and hostile at times.
A.hospitable B.friendly C.tough D.sinister
12、He liked the lovely dog so much that he ________ his book and played with it immediately.
A.gave off
B.set aside
C.took over
D.turned down
13、His casual remarks led to ______ by others.
A.me misunderstood B.my misunderstanding
C.my being misunderstood D.me be misunderstood
14、—Oh, no! I failed my math test again!
— ______. Practice makes perfect.
A.It’s hard to say. B.It’s up to you. C.You’re not alone. D.I’m afraid not.
15、______ surprised the hostess most is _______ one of her friends left the party without saying a word.
A. What, what B. What, that
C. That, that D. That, what
16、Thanks to the good weather, the production of wheat this year will be ______ that of last year.
A. as much double as B. double as much as
C. more double than D. as much as double
17、Water,which seems so simple and common,is ________ makes life possible.
A. what B. that
C. which D. how
18、There are several ______ in this novel that are different in ______.
A.character; character B.characters; characters
C.character; characters D.characters; character
19、This is one of the best films _______.
A.that have been shown this year B.that have shown
C.that has been shown this year D.that you talked
20、Personally, I think store shopping will exist along with online shopping but will never be __________.
A.replayed B.repeated C.repaired D.replaced
21、He was living in France when the war _________.
A.broke off B.broke into C.broke out D.broke through
22、________ the epidemic is put under control, we still need to wear masks.
A.While
B.Since
C.Before
D.Unless
23、The reason ________ he didn’t come to school on time is ________ he had to take care of his sick brother at home.
A.That; because
B.that; that
C.why; because
D.why; that
24、You may depend on ______ that Tom will help you with your English.
A.one B.what C.which D.it
25、Small kindness,if______,can make a big difference to shape a better world.
A.exchanged B.simplified C.multiplied D.advertised
26、 Computer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will increase in value and performance while decrease in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful.
It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing(量子计算) and nanotechnology(纳米技术).
Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many statistics at the same time.
Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated(并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances(电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only for specific purposes such as work.
Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives.
【1】According to the text, quantum computing ________.
A.has been put in use so far
B.can make computers run by themselves
C.can reduce the cost of computers
D.will work by using transistors
【2】The text is mainly about ________.
A.what nanotechnology is
B.what quantum computing is
C.what the computer of the future is like
D.what future computers can bring us
【3】Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?
(①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2,…⑤=Paragraph 5)
A. B.
C. D.
27、Studies have shown most people fail to realize how much time they spend on their smart-phones each day.
Frank and Amelia's family were put to a test, using a free app called "Moment-screen Time Tracker". The Vascellaros—Frank, Amelia, 14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe, and 17-year-old Sam—all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.
“Honestly, I don't feel like I'm on my phone a lot," Amelia Vascellaro said. Amelia was on her phone far less often than Frank, according to the app. While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone, Frank spent close to four hours on his phone—which came as a shock to him. The children's times varied but they often spent more than a couple of hours on the phone as well.
Minneapolis-based Dr Kirsten Lind Seal sees phone usage come up a lot among families. Lind Seal said many family members' phone use has become problematic.
“If we hear more than once, 'Do you have to be on your phone right now? Can you please put your phone down? Did you hear what I said?' it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family relationships and our daily lives," she said.
Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put it down.
She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills. “What we find is that we are really losing out on empathy—the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems——when we spend a lot of time on our smart-phones to communicate with other people she said.
【1】How did the families tested by the app feel about the test results?
A.Satisfied.
B.Doubtful.
C.Uninterested.
D.Astonished.
【2】Why did Lind Seal mention the three questions in Para 5?
A.To encourage people to live a simple life.
B.To explain the signs of problematic phone use.
C.To show the importance of close relationships.
D.To ask people if they use phones too much.
【3】What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph?
A.We should make more face-to-face communication.
B.We can understand each other better using smartphones.
C.Our ability of empathy is strengthened by smartphones.
D.Smartphone usage improves the teens' emotional skills.
【4】Where is this text most likely from?
A.A diary.
B.A guidebook.
C.A novel.
D.A magazine.
28、Ways to Develop Self-discipline
Five years ago, I was the heaviest I’ve weighed in my life. When I would run, I’d immediately get tired. The worst part is that I had no motivation to get healthier—until I threw my back out. 【1】 When I went to physical therapy (治疗), the young woman helping me pointed to my stomach and said, “we need to awaken these muscles.” From that point on, I knew I had to change. I had to think about how to develop self-discipline with eating and working out.
【2】But I eventually lost 30 pounds and have maintained a consistent workout schedule for the past five years. Of course, self-discipline is bigger than just physical health. Having discipline helps us grow, makes us reliable, and strengthens our moral framework. Here’s how to develop self-discipline.
Set clear end goals. 【3】 If we don’t set clear goals, we’ll float around like feathers in the breeze. If you want to be disciplined, set clear and measurable goals. Then display those goals where you’ll see them every day.
Do the small things. We all want big change quickly. It doesn’t happen that way, though. Self-discipline starts by performing small activities consistently. The small things add up to big results. 【4】 Every small act of faithfulness makes your self-discipline stronger.
Keep record of your progress. It’s pointless to have goals if you aren’t measuring whether or not you are moving toward them. When I don’t track my progress, I stop doing things I need to do and become lazy. It’s easy to lack discipline when you lose focus on where you’re going.【5】
A.It did take a lot of work.
B.I decided to take regular exercise.
C.Keeping track helps you stay on point.
D.We have to keep in mind where we want to go.
E.Occasionally, you may get results without effort.
F.I had shooting pains down my legs whenever I got up.
G.It may take time to see those returns, but stick with it.
29、 According to sociologists(社会学家), every modern industrial society has some form of social stratification(阶层). Class, power and status are important in deciding people's rank in society.
Class means a person's economic position in society. A commonly used classification is lower class, middle class and upper class. While sociologists disagree on how these terms should be exactly defined, they do describe societies like the United States quite well. One study shows that 53% of Americans belong to the lower class, 46% the middle class, and 1% the upper class. Interestingly, a surgeon earning $500,000 a year and a bus driver earning $50,000 a year both regard themselves as the middle class!
Power refers to the amount of control a person has over other people. Obviously, people in positions of great power (such as governors) exercise(行使)big power, but people who take orders from others have less power. Power and class do not always go hand in hand, however. For example, the governor of a state has great power, but he or she may not belong to a corresponding (相应的)economic class. Generally, however, there is a relationship between power and class. To our knowledge, there aren't too many people who aren't millionaires in the U.S. Senate!
Status is the honor or respect attached to a person's position in society. It can also be affected by power and class, but not necessarily so. For example, a university professor may have a high status but not belong to a high social class or have a lot of power over others.
【1】What can we learn about “the middle class” from Paragraph 2?
A.People earning $50,000 a year belong to the middle class.
B.Nearly half Americans belong to the middle class.
C.People generally consider bus drivers as the middle class.
D.Sociologists have a clear definition of the middle class.
【2】According to the text, we know that ________.
A.Power and class do not always correspond with each other
B.Status refers to a person's economic position in society
C.People with high status have a lot of control over others
D.Class is less important in deciding a person's social rank
【3】Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?
A. B.
C. D.
30、For my daughter’s 19th birthday in December we bought her tickets to Linkin Park as they were playing in our city. We could ________ afford it but we knew how much this band _________ to her and she’d seen it years earlier with her Dad.
On the night of the___ it was good to see her so happy as she and her boyfriend_____ . When they returned their _________ expression told us that the __________ had been well spent. It would be a memory that she would forever___ , and so would we.
Still full of excitement from the night before the next day they____ to go to the shopping centre on the other side of the city. When they returned they ________ my husband and me with a gift each with the words “you are the best mum/dad in the world”___ on them.
In surprise, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her _________ was that she just wanted to show us she appreciated us. _________ lacking the money we had made it _________ for her to see her favourite group.
This wasn’t something new from our daughter she had _____ given us gifts when she wanted to_______ her feelings. To us, each gift was a welcome _________. It could have been anything; it wouldn’t have mattered; it was the___ itself and the feeling behind it.
Call me smug (自鸣得意的)_____ I know I did something great when I______ my daughter, a daughter who wanted to show you how much you were valued and loved. It is true that they say: it is better to ______ than to receive! My daughter taught me that from the minute she was born, and still does to this day.
【1】
A.surely
B.nearly
C.usually
D.hardly
【2】
A.appeared
B.agreed
C.meant
D.applied
【3】
A.party
B.concert
C.wedding
D.exhibition
【4】
A.set off
B.turned up
C.came back
D.woke up
【5】
A.excited
B.amazed
C.sad
D.horrible
【6】
A.performance
B.pay
C.effort
D.money
【7】
A.follow
B.remember
C.lose
D.remain
【8】
A.promised
B.expected
C.decided
D.refused
【9】
A.threw
B.presented
C.provided
D.equipped
【10】
A.draw
B.pressed
C.written
D.left
【11】
A.reply
B.opinion
C.intention
D.problem
【12】
A.Except for
B.In spite of
C.Instead of
D.As a result of
【13】
A.reliable
B.difficult
C.comfortable
D.possible
【14】
A.always
B.never
C.occasionally
D.seldom
【15】
A.hide
B.explain
C.express
D.announce
【16】
A.moment
B.surprise
C.symbol
D.award
【17】
A.gift
B.value
C.importance
D.act
【18】
A.but
B.and
C.so
D.because
【19】
A.understood
B.changed
C.raised
D.helped
【20】
A.accept
B.give
C.take
D.borrow
31、课文填空
The three men built a small boat and set sail. All of a sudden, two dinosaurs rose to the surface and began to fight each other. The small boat was almost 【1】by the dinosaurs before they were able to get away
They sailed to shore and explored the forest. They came across huge insects and many strange creatures. As they were 【2】 around, they noticed a man sitting【3】a tree in the distance-he was at least four meters tall. The men became afraid, and ran back to the boat.
They set sail again, and saw what looked like an exit, but it was【4】by rocks which had fallen down from the ceiling. They made a bomb to blow up the rocks. After the bomb exploded, their boat rushed 【5】forward into a large hole. The boat floated down with the water. It was too fast for them to escape, They could only hold on to the boat in terror.
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。
Craig watched his old sister, Riley, and her friend Liz race up and down the lake on their skates, avoiding other hockey(曲棍球) players. Their skate blades looked like silver smoke. When the game was over, the girls skated up to the bench where Craig was sitting. Craig asked Riley what skating felt like.
“When I go really fast, I feel like I am flying,” she said.
That is silly, thought Craig. Flying is something birds do in the air, not something people do on ice skates.
Then he watched Riley go back out on the ice. She skated around and around the edge of the lake with her arms pumping and her scarf trailing behind her. Soon she went so fast that her arms looked like wings and her scarf looked like a feathery tail. Maybe skating really was like flying.
When Riley sat down to take her skates off, Craig said, “I wish I could fly.”
Riley retied her skate laces and bent next to Craig. “Get on my back,” she said, and Craig did. Riley started skating, but Craig didn’t feel like he was flying. It just felt like a skating piggyback ride.
“You are too heavy,” Riley said, “I can’t go fast when I am carrying you.” She skated slowly back to the bench. Craig got off her back. “Even if you could go fast, I wouldn’t be flying.” he said sadly. “I need skates to fly.”
Riley didn’t say anything on the walk home, but a few days later she asked Craig if he wanted to go skating.
“To watch?” he asked. “No, to skate,” she said cheerfully. “Mom and I found a pair of my old skates. They might fit you.” The skates were a little big, but when Riley stuffed newspaper in the toes, they fit. Craig couldn’t stop smiling. He didn’t want to take them off, but he had to so he could walk to the lake. Riley and Liz went with him. They carried their hockey sticks and a wooden chair. Hardly had they got to the lake when Craig put his skates back on and Riley helped him onto the ice.
Paragraph 1:
Then she put his hands on the back of the chair.
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Paragraph 2:
After a while, each girl took one of Craig’s hands.
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