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1、Though he has made a big fortune, he is____a happy man.
A.nothing but B.anything but C.more than D.other than
2、Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, has inspired the imagination and creativity of generations around the world since it ______ into different languages.
A．translated
B．has translated
C．was translated
D．has been translated
3、--Look at the picture. Tom looks so excited. He must have been on a wonderful trip.
--Yeah, he ______ himself in Australia.
A.is enjoying B.was enjoying
C.has been enjoying D.would enjoy
4、We the last bus and didn’t have any money for taxi, so we had to walk home.
A.reached B.lost C.missed D.caught
5、Beijing’s new international airport into operation in 2019 will serve 72 million passengers annually.
A. being put B. to be put
C. put D. to put
6、Those ______ achieve great things are the ones willing to be scared but not scared off.
A．what
B．who
C．which
D．whom
7、一Did you forget your promise, dear?
一 I have finished my homework on time, mom.
A.Excuse me. B.Surely.
C.Why not? D.How could I?
8、We are so tired. ______ we could take the day off tomorrow!
A. Only if
B. What if
C. If only
D. If so
9、Obviously, the ability to talk is ______ that marks humans off from animals.
A. something B. anything
C. nothing D. everything
10、______my weak spots can make me become a better person.
A．Having been known
B．Knowing
C．Known
D．To be known
11、 Energy, passion and a burning desire are, you see, ________ true learning takes.
A．that
B．what
C．how
D．which
12、----I have been watching “I am a singer” and Gloria Tang (邓紫棋) is my favorite star.
----- Me, too. Her new album is said to be ______ next month. By then, we , fans, will buy some.
A. relieved B. delivered C. produced D. released
13、________ back in his chair, the man began to tell us his adventures in the forests.
A. Sit B. Sitting C. To sit D. Sat
14、Take two of the _______ three times daily before meals, and it make you less painful.
A.tablets B.tables C.tastes D.toasts
15、The water was now two feet deep, making it difficult, if not impossible, _________ the car out.
A. getting B. got C. to get D. get
16、Many people believe we are heading for an environmental disaster ________ we basically change the way we live.
A．but
B．though
C．unless
D．in case
17、Reading a large number of books ________ make us wiser.
A.should B.can C.need D.must
18、Scott was amazed by the Great Wall，______he described as the greatest attraction in Beijing.
A．where
B．which
C．what
D．why
19、I have so many clients who believe that cutting their hair helps it grow. Actually, for every few inches you’re cutting, you ______ months to the growing time.
A.have added B.will have added C.add D.are adding
20、—Are you ready for the history test tomorrow?
—No, I wish I_____the clock back.
A．had turned
B．could turn
C．will turn
D．would have turned
21、 Getting active in midlife could be as good for you as starting young when it comes to reducing the risk of an early death, researchers have suggested. But experts say the study also shows that the benefits fade once exercise declines.
“If you maintain an active lifestyle or participate in some sort of exercise from youth to middle age, you can reduce your risk for dying,” said Dr. Pedro Saint-Maurice, the lead author of the research. “If you are not active and you get to your 40s - 50s and you decide to become active, you can still enjoy a lot of those benefits.”
The study was based on data from more than 300,000 Americans aged 50-71 who undertook a questionnaire(问卷)in the late-1990s. They were asked to recall the extent of their moderate to vigorous (剧烈的) leisure exercise at different stages of their life. Researchers then used national records to track who died in the years up to the end of 2016. After taking into account factors including age, sex, smoking and diet, the team found that those who were exercising into middle age had a lower risk of death than those who had never carried out any leisure exercise. However, when the team looked at different patterns in the way people were active over their life, it found a surprise.
Men and women who started exercising at the age of 40-50 reduced their risk of death from any cause by about 35%. The benefit was similar to that seen for people who reached and maintained similar activity from their teens or 20s onwards.
However, the study found that the protective effect of exercise did not last forever. People whose levels of leisure exercise decreased by middle age had no difference in the risk of an early death to those who had always been couch potatoes. “If you have been active and you slowly decrease your exercise participation as you age, you lose a lot of the benefits that we know are associated with exercise,” Saint - Maurice said.
But the study has limitations, including that it is based on individuals recalling how active they were many years before. What’s more, the research looked only at death records, not other aspects of health such as levels of sickness and disease. Nonetheless, he said, the message was positive. “This adds to the growing body of evidence about the importance of physical activity and exercise across he life course, and indicates that it is never too late to start.”
【1】Which of the following is TRUE about the study?
A.The study took about two decades to complete.
B.The study involved around 30,000 elderly Americans.
C.Questionnaires and interviews were the sources of data.
D.The participants in the study took regular physical exercise.
【2】According to the passage, what does “a surprise” (Para.3) refer to?
A.The earlier you exercise, the greater your health benefits will be.
B.The benefit of getting active in midlife is similar to that of starting young.
C.Participating in exercise from youth to middle age benefits one’s health greatly.
D.The benefits of exercising in midlife will decline once you stop exercising.
【3】It can be inferred from the passage that _________.
A.women benefit more from vigorous exercise than men do
B.people exercising from their teens can maintain health forever
C.an active lifestyle will not necessarily bring positive health benefits.
D.participants’ memories may affect the reliability of the study result
【4】Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A.Getting Active When Young B.Health Benefits Fading With Age
C.Never Too Old to Start Exercise D.Exercise Having Its Limitations
22、 Toys for the Techie In Your Life
BY NICOLE NGUYEN, JOANNA STERN AND WILSON ROTHMAN
Each fall, we look back at the year's best tech products, and list the ones we think are actually worth your money (and ours). So have at it!
Lexon Oblio Phone Sanitizer/Charger
This stylish nightstand vase is a Qi-compatible (兼容) wireless charger that powers up your phone while bathing it in ultraviolet light, which is known to reduce the spread of harmful bacteria and may also be effective in inactivating the new coronavirus, according to the FDA. $80; lexon-design.com
MaskFone
The MaskFone is really just a mask with a pouch (袋子) that holds a pair of Motorola wireless earbuds, but it does solve some highly annoying mask-headphone issues. The earbuds, attached to the belts, stay firmly in your ear when walking or running. No more flying AirPod when you remove the mask. Then, with the microphone shoved (推) inside, you don't sound like you're underwater every time you take a call. Just beware: since there's no phone in sight, people you pass will think you're talking to them under your mask. S50; maskfone.com
LuDela Real-Flame Smart Candles ,
Sure, our gift guide tends to include some curiosities, but this remote-controlled selflighting candle actually makes sense. It's not a wax burning candle, but a wax-cylinder lamp with refillable fuel canisters that each last about 100 hours, so it's always full size. Each one does cost... $99; ludela.com
iRobot Roomba i3+
Forget the past puppy. Get a latest robovac (robotic vacuum cleaner). The not-so-adorable, not-so-little autonomous vacuum is quick to navigate to the mess and impressively avoids obstacles. It even empties itself into its Clean Base station. Plus, with the improved app you can set its cleaning schedule, keep track of how much area it covered and remotely control it from anywhere in the house. $600; irobot.com
【1】Where can we buy a wireless charger that can reduce the spread of harmful bacteria?
A.lexon-design.com. B.maskfbne.com. C.ludela.com. D.irobot.com.
【2】What is the feature of iRobot Roomba i3+?
A.iRobot Roomba i3+ is a puppy.
B.iRobot Roomba i3+ has refillable fuel canisters that can last 100 hours.
C.iRobot Roomba i3+ is a self emptying robovac.
D.iRobot Roomba i3+ solves some highly annoying issues.
【3】What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To encourage new technology. B.To advertise several tech products.
C.To introduce toys for children. D.To tell about new technology.
23、 For more than 2,000 years the Chinese people have been guided by the ideals of Confucianism. Its founder and greatest teacher was Confucius, whose humane philosophy also influenced the civilization of all of eastern Asia. Many legends were spread to illustrate Confucius’ beliefs. According to one story, he and his followers passed a cemetery where a woman was weeping at a graveside. She told them she was crying because “my husband’s father was killed here by a tiger, and my husband also, and now my son has met the same fate”. When they asked her why she did not leave such a fatal spot, she answered that in this place there was no oppressive government. “Remember this, my children,” said Confucius, “oppressive government is fiercer and more feared than a tiger”.
In such teaching and with such wise sayings, Confucius tried to bring people a respect for the teachings of the wise men of older generations. He always said of himself that he was a “transmitter, not a maker”. He collected and edited the poetry, the music, and the historical writings of what he considered the golden age.
Confucius laid no claim to being more than a man. Yet when he died he was admired almost as god. Temples were constructed in his honor in every city of China. His grave at Kufow, in what is now Shandong Province, became a place of pilgrimage.
Though Confucianism is commonly called a religion, it is rather a system of moral conduct. Confucius did not talk of God but of goodness. He did not teach about any god, simply saying, “Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.” His attention was centered on making people better in their lifetime, and his Analects are wise sayings similar to the Proverbs in the Bible.
Confucius is the Latinized form of the philosopher’s Chinese name, which was K’ung-fu-tzu, meaning Master K’ung. He was born in a poor but noble family. His father died when the boy was 3 years old. When he was only 6, people noted his fondness for setting out sacrifices and for ceremony. After his marriage at age 19, he worked for the governor of his district, first a keeper of stores and then as an overseer of parks and livestock. At the age of 22 he began his life as a teacher by establishing a school. He accepted valuable aid from some of his students, but he also welcomed students who could afford to pay only a small fee.
After some years of teaching and travel, he settled in Shandong for 15 years. When he was 52 years old, he was rewarded with an appointment as governor of a province and never failed to win the credit he deserved. He performed his task so well that a neighboring governor became jealous. Later, Confucius traveled around other kingdoms and wandered about for 13 years. Eventually, he returned to his native state of Lu in his 69th year and died three years later.
【1】The story of the woman in Para.1 is mentioned to show____.
A.Confucius was creative and sympathetic
B.the government then was fiercer than a tiger
C.Confucius’ beliefs are very popular
D.Confucius often wanted to influence people
【2】According to the author, Confucius himself____.
A.was tired of spreading his teachings in his late year.
B.was not interested in reforming the society
C.did not want people to worship him as god
D.showed great disrespect for the noble families
【3】What does the underlined sentence in Para.4 mean?
A.Confucianism is different from common religion.
B.God blesses those who show respect and goodness.
C.People are advised to keep a distance from gods.
D.Confucius highlights the importance of virtue.
【4】In the eyes of the author, Confucius’ political life____.
A.was highly successful
B.turned out to be a surprise
C.was bound to fail because of his belief
D.was not so important as his teaching life
【5】As regards Confucius and his teachings, the tone of the passage is marked with____.
A.objective spirit B.deep admiration
C.great openness D.obvious surprise
24、 The slogan for the Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development Fund is"In Love With China"-and this special message has bcen shown in its own logo.The logo uses the characters for"wind"and"phoenix"(风凰）in ancient oracle bone script(甲骨文）on a circular Chinese fan.
Madam Kang Jiaqi,the executive director of CHSDF, IN LOVE WITH CHINA explains the many layers of meaning behind the logo:“The logo adopts the writing style of oracle bone script-dating back over 3,000 years-carved onto either turtle shell or ox bones.
＂The Chinese character for*wind' and the character for"phoenix' are almost the same,with just one stroke difference.In China's ancient past,the character for＂phoenix' was widely considered to bring peace and happiness and represents good fortune.The character"wind' has a long history and is also known as a name representing culture and spiritual power."
＂Both the characters"wind' and 'phoenix 'share the same component in their characters,which is also used in the slogan 'In Love With China'.This extraordinary combination represents how experts lead fashion,which in tum leads culture-and that culture is the basis of creativity.Therefore,it represents the importance of traditional Chinese culture in global creativity.
＂Taking the Chinese oracle bone character of"wind 'and' phoenix' as our logo represents the beginning of Chinese civilization,which suggests that it can pass on Chinese culture through the cooperation between the CHSDF and the cooperative platform of global designers,"explains Jiaqi.
Logo artist Sam Chung similarly explains her design process,"The decision of the oracle bone script of' wind' comes from the root of the character itself.Originated from the character shape of 'phoenix,'wind's 'oracle bone script still presents wonder, despite its more circular shape.The three tassels(流苏）at the end of the moon-shaped fan further give a feeling of lightness while hinting at both Eastern and Western flavors."
【1】What do we know about the logo?
A.It's carved on turtle shells.
B.It's drawn on circular Chinese fans.
C.It's designed in a new writing style.
D.It's a combination of two similar characters.
【2】Why are' wind' and 'phoenix' chosen?
A.They are easily written.
B.They symbolize good fortune.
C.They represent Chinese cultural and spiritual power.
D.They promote global creativity based on Chinese culture.
【3】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Sam Chung is the actual designer of the logo.
B.The idea for the logo comes from abroad.
C.The director has little say in the decision.
D.Tassels are symbol of western culture.
【4】What's the passage mainly about?
A.Chinese influence on the world.
B.The making of the logo for CHSDF.
C.Chinese culture and civilization.
D.Chinese characters 'wind' and' phoenix'.
25、When Amanda Moore noticed that the new student from Mexico always sat alone at lunch, she decided to befriend Rafael Anaya. She also noticed that he________ to understand English. Then she used the Google Translate app to hand-write a letter in Spanish asking him to________her for lunch. Her action________her the “Student of the Month” award for October at school.
Actually, Rafael always________ because he felt so lonely. “He always ate lunch alone and I felt ________ about that，” Amanda said. She knew he spoke Spanish and he seemed lonely. She spent the whole afternoon ________ writing the letter, using the app to help her.
The next day Amanda handed the letter to Rafael and waited for his________.It wasn’t until their math class that he said “yes”. The two had been________together for lunch ever since. The letter helped Rafael feel more comfortable and encouraged him to________his English harder. “I think for Rafael it made a huge________，”said their teacher. “He really wants to learn English to talk to Amanda. The two used hand gestures and Google Translate for ________now but they hoped it would become ________ when Rafael's English improved. And, Amanda was learning some________.
Amanda’s mother felt________moved by her daughter’s action. “It is just so sweet，”she said. I think this ________ is special.”
【1】
A．appeared
B．happened
C．struggled
D．managed
【2】
A．prepare
B．join
C．leave
D．pay
【3】
A．saved
B．cost
C．earned
D．proved
【4】
A．wept
B．listened
C．chatted
D．laughed
【5】
A．bad
B．curious
C．glad
D．doubtful
【6】
A．painfully
B．hurriedly
C．carefully
D．correctly
【7】
A．arrival
B．comment
C．appreciation
D．reply
【8】
A．sitting
B．waiting
C．working
D．singing
【9】
A．put up with
B．work on
C．show off
D．look forward to
【10】
A．popularity
B．difference
C．choice
D．plan
【11】
A．competition
B．typing
C．travel
D．communication
【12】
A．easier
B．quicker
C．simpler
D．harder
【13】
A．English
B．psychology
C．math
D．Spanish
【14】
A．widely
B．deeply
C．gently
D．wisely
【15】
A．discussion
B．suffering
C．friendship
D．donation
26、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。
Sam is a brave policeman who often comes across dangerous situations. However, when he was young, he experienced a funny story during his work.
That was a nice day, and Sam worked at the police station as usual. A rich and beautiful woman carrying a purse drove to work. She parked her car in the street outside her office. When she finished her work that afternoon, she got into her car quickly and started driving home as usual. Suddenly, she noticed a yellow car at her back, whose driver was a man with a very ugly look. To her surprise, when she turned left, the yellow car also turned left. When she turned right, the yellow car turned right, too. When she stopped at the traffic lights, the yellow car stopped behind her.
Gradually, fear came into her heart. What should she do? How could she get rid of this terrible man? To deal with this situation, she decided to drive quickly to the police station where Sam worked. However, she was even more surprised when she saw the car still followed her and stopped behind her. “How dare he follow me here?” she said to herself. She could feel her heart beating faster than ever. At that time, Sam was standing on duty outside the police station. Seeing Sam wearing a police uniform, she was more than delighted that she would be safe.
At once, she jumped out of her car and ran to Sam without any delay. Pointing at the man inside the car, she said a bad man was following her and asked Sam to arrest him. To find what was happening, Sam walked towards the man who had stopped his car near the woman’s.
But what shocked Sam was that the man didn’t try to escape when he saw him. Instead, the man looked relieved. Seconds later, the man walked towards the woman and Sam.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The man just smiled and started to tell the truth.
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Then, Sam was lost in thought and began to talk with the woman.
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