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1、Some pills many people take to achieve or maintain their desired weight will lower their life expectancy_____ they contain something harmful．
A．so that B．in that C．even if D．as if
2、Public service ads，also PSAs，often _________ for free，_________ to educate people about health，safety or any other problem that affects public welfare.
A. run；meant B. are run；are meant
C. are run；mean D. run；are meant
3、______ we have planned ahead might change when we put it into practice．
A．Whatever B．Whenever
C．Whoever D．However
4、If you want to see a doctor, you should make an appointment with him in advance. That’s a common ______ in the U.S.
A.habit B.practice C.tradition D.custom
5、It is naive to expect that any society can resolve all the social problems it is faced with ______ .
A．for long
B．in and out
C．once for all
D．by nature
6、When we first met Eliza, she had no manners, but said ______ her head, without thinking.
A. no matter what entered B. anything came into
C. whatever entered D. what there was came into
7、Not once ______to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.
A. occurred it B. it did occur
C. it occurred D. did it occur
8、 Mary won’t keep slim ______she takes exercise every day.
A. unless B. if C. when D. or
9、The best method to ______ this goal is to unite as many people as possible.
A. undertake B. conduct C. perform D. Accomplish
10、—I still can’t ________ why he missed his flight to Beijing.
—He must have got up late, because he worked late last night.
A．figure out
B．draw on
C．give out
D．pull up
11、He expressed his hope ___ he would visit China again the next year, and this was the very hope ___ he expressed as soon as he arrived in the country.
A. that; that B. which; which
C. that; which D. which; that
12、Jim put a table and chair in the spare room ________ his son could have a private place to study.
A.even if B.only if C.for fear that D.in order that
13、—Why I didn’t see you at Jim’s birthday party last night?
—I ________ a call from my boss, telling me to do some extra paperwork.
A．have received
B．would receive
C．had received
D．received
14、Though the number of Japanese army was _____ that of our Eighth Route Army, they lost the battle in that mountainous village．
A. as large twice as B. twice as large as
C. large as twice as D. as twice large as
15、He is a newcomer in the team，but I have the __________ that I’ve seen that man before.
A． function B． impression
C． comprehension D． association
16、—The governor made only a passing ________ to the problem of unemployment.
—Yes, he mentioned it quickly.
A.difference B.reference C.opposition D.adaptation
17、The way ______he looks at problems is wrong.
A．which
B．whose
C．what
D．/
18、The website was created in 2015, and today it has become _____ popular with college students in China.
A．normally
B．successfully
C．naturally
D．increasingly
19、 Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, because they aren’t covered by skin and can ________ the virus easily.
A. pick up B. take up
C. make up D. bring up
20、The company ______ as a failure ______ into a major chemical manufacturer in the past decade.
A．regarded; evolved
B．regarded; has evolved
C．was regarded; evolved
D．has been regarded; has evolved
21、“Just think positively!”
“It could be worse.”
“You should look at the bright side!”
We’ve all heard (and maybe used) these phrases without much thought. But they could be contributing to a culture of toxic(有毒的) positivity. For those new to this term, it might sound like an oxymoron(矛盾修辞法). How can positivity be toxic? Isn’t it supposed to be helpful, or “positive”, as the name suggests? 【1】
“Toxic positivity is when somebody avoids all negative thoughts or feelings, pretending everything is going well when it is not,” explains Melissa Dowd, a therapist at PlushCare, a virtual health platform for primary care and mental health services.Whitney Goodman, the author of Toxic Positivity describes toxic positivity as the “endless pressure to be happy and positive, no matter what the circumstances are.” 【2】 It’s also something we can cause other people to experience.
Expressing toxic positivity to others may look like offering them a simple solution to a complicated problem that we know nothing about, or not allowing people around you to appropriately express negative emotions.
Toxic positivity causes us to suppress our emotions, which can make them worse. 【3】 “Although it can be helpful to look on the bright side when facing challenges,” Dowd says, “not coping with negative feelings in a healthy way in the moment can lead to those feelings resurfacing later in different areas of your life or as a form of anxiety.” 【4】 “If I feel like you’re going to dismiss me, I’m going to stop sharing how I’m feeling,” Goodman adds.
【5】 If you’re using toxic positivity against yourself, Goodman suggests remembering it’s OK if you’re upset about something. It’s valid if something annoys you. “Allow ourselves and other people to share when they’re going through a difficult time,” she says. Dowd adds that it’s essential that “we all learn to cope with and process our emotions in a healthy way as opposed to avoiding how we feel” as life’s stressors continue to rise. For example, instead of simply saying “Just think positively,” we’d better say “Sometimes bad things happen. How can I help?”
A．Are there ways to avoid toxic positivity?
B．Toxic positivity also disrupts connection.
C．It can harm people who are going through difficult times.
D．This can come up in different situations when we are dealing with pressure.
E．They become more intense and can cause long-lasting health concerns in the future.
F．Experts say constant forced positivity can lead to the opposite, and have a negative effect.
G．This is what we may bring on to ourselves by not allowing negative thoughts and feelings.
22、Austrian company Tec-Innovation recently unveiled smart shoes that use ultrasonic sensors (声波传感器) to help people suffering from blindness or vision impairment (损伤) to detect obstacles (障碍物) up to four metres away.
Known as InnoMake, the smart shoe aims to become an alternative to the decades-old walking stick that millions of people around the world depend on to get around as safely as possible. The currently available model relies on sensors to detect obstacles and warns the wearer via vibration (振动) and an audible alarm sounded on a Bluetooth-linked smart phone. That sounds impressive enough, but the company is already working on a much more advanced version that includes cameras and artificial intelligence to not only detect obstacles but also their nature.
“Not only is the warning that I am facing an obstacle relevant, but also the information about what kind of obstacle I am facing. Because it makes a big difference whether it’s a wall, a car or a staircase,” Markus Raffer, one of the founders of Tec-Innovation, told TechXplore. “Ultrasonic sensors on the toe of the shoe detect obstacles up to four metres away. The wearer is then warned by vibration and/or audio signals. This works very well and is already a great help to me personally.”
The current version of the InnoMake shoe is already available for purchase on the Tec-Innovation website, for 3,200 per pair. The advanced system is integrated in the front of the shoes, in a waterproof and dustproof case. It is powered by a heavy-duty battery that can last for up to one week, depending on use. The battery can be charged in just three hours, using a USB cable.
The next step for Tec-Innovation is to use the data collected by its system to create a kind of street view navigation map for visually impaired people. “As it currently stands, only the wearer benefits in each case from the data the shoe collects as he or she walks. It would be much more sustainable if this data could also be made available to other people as a navigation aid,” computer scientist Friedrich Fraundorfer explained.
【1】What does the underlined word “unveiled” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Purchased.
B．Launched.
C．Evaluated.
D．Promoted.
【2】What is required when a person uses InnoMake?
A．An ultrasonic sensor.
B．A walking stick.
C．A smart phone.
D．A new camera.
【3】What can we know about Markus Raffer?
A．He himself is visually impaired.
B．He is faced with a lot of obstacles.
C．He is the founder of TechXplore.
D．He has different opinions from others.
【4】Where does the text probably appear?
A．In a lab research.
B．In a book review.
C．In a health magazine.
D．In a science website.
23、So you’re looking to ski at one of the best? We’ve done the hard work for you.
Breckenridge
Breckenridge is an extremely popular ski destination. It’s undoubtedly an awesome mountain to ride, but it can also get discouragingly crowded. This is not surprising given all the things Breckenridge has going for it: affordable lodging (借宿), an abundance of slopes and North America’s highest lift. The town atmosphere is fun and relaxing, plus there are a ton of shopping, dining, and drinking options to choose from. With so much to offer, Breckenridge makes for a great ski resort that suits all budgets.
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen is the ultimate ski destination for the rich and has evolved into four separate ski areas: Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands. They’re all linked by a shuttle system, accessible with a single ticket, and gathered around one of the greatest ski towns in the world. Aspen is truly the king of apres-ski (滑雪后的社交娱乐) with endless dining and nightlife options! It’s also one of the few ski resorts in Colorado where you won’t be affected by altitude sickness. For all the appeal that brings celebrities here, Aspen does come at a price.
Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is infamous for its extreme terrain (地形) and steeps with the most continuous vertical in the US. Although it has the reputation of an expert’s paradise, recent improvements have made intermediate terrain easier to access. On the other side, Jackson Hole is not ideal for first-timers and kids due to the lack of beginner terrain. Crowds can also be an issue. If you’re looking for ski-in/ski-out access, stay in Teton Village which has a handful of bars; if not, the town of Jacks.
【1】If you are a beginner with a tight budget, which skiing resort may you choose?
A．Buttermilk.
B．Breckenridge.
C．Jackson Hole.
D．Aspen Snowmass.
【2】What can we learn about Aspen Snowmass?
A．It is economical to ski there.
B．It offers limited social activities.
C．One ticket can be used in 4 ski areas.
D．Visitors will feel sick for its high altitude.
【3】What’s the same disadvantage of Breckenridge and Jackson Hole?
A．The price is expensive.
B．The traffic is not very convenient.
C．They are not friendly to beginners.
D．They are very crowded sometimes.
24、Mount Kenya dominates the landscape all around it. 【1】 At an altitude of around 2,000m, a combination of the quality of soil, temperature and availability of water have long suited the growth of tea.
I visited farms in Meru County, to the east of Mount Kenya. Here I met families where tea planting knowledge has been passed from generation to generation. Whole hillsides are a bright green here. 【2】 The smallholder farmers have plots of one to three acres, with tea growing alongside other crops. I saw beehives set high in trees, and kids chasing animals about; livestock such as cows and goats are kept close.
【3】 As temperatures cooled off into the afternoon, I watched farmers bringing their baskets of tea into a buying station. They spread their tea out in the shade, where it could be inspected for quality; only a central bud with two tips either side of it is picked. At this stage the freshly picked tea is so aromatic; with a rich, organic smell. 【4】 It gives a really bold, orange, bright cup of tea.
Black tea from this region is used in the blend for Yorkshire Tea, the company behind which has supported the planting of 1.5 million trees around tea estates in Kenya. 【5】 They improve soil quality, reduce water run-off and give a secondary income from crops like mangos. The tea-growing region near Meru National Park is rich in wildlife, and so trees planted close together are helping in another way: they discourage elephants from wandering into the tea gardens.
A．I tasted the black tea grown here.
B．The tea-picking season is usually short.
C．Even on a dull day, tea sends out this light.
D．Here the trees benefit farmers in several ways.
E．Within the mountain’s shadow are beautiful tea gardens.
F．The famous tea houses and coffee bars here attract many people.
G．It gets so hot at midday that most activity is restricted to early or late.
25、In January 2018, I was moving to New Jersey. I had two kids and a (n)_________ business, so a quiet train ride felt like a small vacation. Yet I found myself spending that _________ time through my social media feeds. So I put down my phone and _________ writing thank-you notes to people.
When I got off, I was in a noticeably _________ mood. The next day, I wrote more. When I finished, I _________ them up. There were 31—one for every day of the year so far. Something wonderful _________ me. What if I kept it up?
I decided to write one thank-you note for every day of that year. I had no shortage of people to whom I was _________. So I picked out a different theme for each _________ to keep on task. January was charity. _________ the notes wasn’t that time-consuming. Each was just two or three sentences long, taking just a few minutes to __________. I focused on the person I was writing to and what I wanted to say and the words came __________.
I was delighted to __________ a note back from a chef, Julie. She replied, “I don’t think I’ve ever received such a touching letter before. Your letter was a __________ that looking back is a good motivator (促进因素) for moving forward.” It __________ that many people are going through something most of the time. And I wouldn’t have known if I hadn’t reached out. Part of the magic of what I __________ my “Thank-You Year” was reconnecting with people like Julie.
【1】
A．interesting
B．successful
C．busy
D．vast
【2】
A．precious
B．limited
C．previous
D．dull
【3】
A．finished
B．avoided
C．practiced
D．started
【4】
A．better
B．complex
C．mixed
D．heavy
【5】
A．piled
B．counted
C．put
D．picked
【6】
A．struck
B．surprised
C．abandoned
D．commanded
【7】
A．generous
B．friendly
C．kind
D．grateful
【8】
A．day
B．week
C．month
D．year
【9】
A．Promoting
B．Writing
C．Reading
D．Remembering
【10】
A．compose
B．forget
C．realize
D．change
【11】
A．firmly
B．easily
C．frequently
D．casually
【12】
A．expect
B．watch
C．announce
D．receive
【13】
A．reminder
B．provider
C．instruction
D．implication
【14】
A．turns down
B．turns out
C．turns off
D．turns in
【15】
A．find
B．see
C．treat
D．call
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1.时间和地点；2.活动安排；3.欢迎报名。
注意：
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