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1、On the top of the hill _________ the old man once lived.
A.a temple stands there in which B.stands a temple where
C.a temple standing on which D.does a temple stand where
2、The speed of cars and trucks is _______ to 30 kilometers per hour in large cities in China.
A.limited B.limiting C.limit D.to limit
3、“Go and speak to the tribal chieftains,” said the camel driver. “Tell them about the armies that are ________.”
A.responding B.settling
C.wandering D.approaching
4、Filled with anger, a person tends to say ______ comes to his mind.
A.whatever B.whichever C.whenever D.whoever
5、I don’t think ________ a good decision to give him the job since he has no experience at all.
A.it B.that C.this D.these
6、______ money, his parents managed to send him to university.
A.Lacked B.Lacking of C.Though lacking D.Lacked in
7、The law first__________ in 1912, and it still takes effect(生效) today.
A.began with B.came into being C.went blind D.bid for
8、_____ never easy, innovation is absolutely possible with adequate training and continuous practice.
A．When
B．As
C．Since
D．While
9、“No,” she insisted, her voice becoming grating now as she ________ him. “Just keep quiet about it, Bruno.”
A. took to B. appealed to C. applied to D. catered to
10、Sandy could do nothing but ______ to his teacher that he was wrong.
A.to admit B.admitted C.admit D.admitting
11、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
12、— David has made great progress recently.
— _________, and _________.
A.So he has ... so you have B.So he has ... so have you
C.So has he ... so do you D.So has he ... so you have
13、They will fly to South Africa, ______ they plan to stay for half a month.
A.when B.where C.there D.which
14、Our natural ________ are limited. This means that they will not________forever.
A.energies; occur B.materials ; erupt
C.resources ; last D.sources; bury
15、Kathy ________ a lot of Chinese when she was working in Beijing during the summer vacation.
A. took up B. picked up C. brought up D. turned up
16、After a 30-year hull（平静）, the U. S. is once again being visited by hurricanes _______ the ones that battered （重创）the Eastern seaboard in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
A.the size of B.the size as C.of the size as D.as the size of
17、The organization was founded for the ________ of poor children.
A. benefit B. interest C. advantage D. value
18、The man________ next to me works very hard, going out early and returning late every day.
A. lives B. living C. having lived D. to live
19、His speech was so ______that we were deeply ______ at it.
A. impressed, impressing B. impressive, impressed
C. impressed, impressed D. impressive, impressing
20、The reason _______ he was fired was _______ he was often late with his work.
A.which; that B.that; because C.why; because D.why; that
21、The man caught hold of the side of the lifeboat and narrowly escaped______.
A.to be drowned B.from drowning C.being drowned D.from being drowned
22、The film is ______ for children only.
A．intended
B．intending
C．to intend
D．intend
23、You are a producer of "green food"----your food is _______ of chemical fertilizers and is grown away from industrial areas and dirty water supplies.
A.fertile B.barre C.free D.short
24、The rain is ____ to the crops.
A.benefit B.benefiting C.benefited D.beneficial
25、Remember never to tell a lie to others. If you did, you would never ________ it and it is more ________ that you will be discovered before long.
A.get away with; likely B.get away from; possible
C.get away with; possibly D.get away from; probable
26、 San Francisco has decided that its city government workers can't use computer programs that recognize faces. It is the first US city to take such a strong step to keep this technology under control.
When a computer system identifies a person from their face in a picture，it's called “facial recognition". Many police departments use facial recognition. It can be helpful when police just have a picture of a suspect（嫌疑犯）. but no other information. Normally，even with facial recognition，police must have other proof showing that a person is guilty.
But many people say facial recognition programs aren't good enough yet. The programs can usually recognize white men. But they're not so good at identifying women and people with darker skin. They worry that "false matches"-when the computer thinks it has identified a person，but it's wrong-will make innocent people look like criminals.
For companies like Amazon and Microsoft，facial recognition is a big business. Amazon has worked hard to sell their facial recognition program to police departments around the US. Microsoft sells tools that allow prisons to watch people inside.
To work well，facial recognition programs must have a great number of pictures of people. But most people whose pictures are in the systems never gave permission（许可）for their pictures to be used.
Many people worry that using computers to identify or track people will decrease freedom. Now，in many places，facial recognition is used to keep people under control and much of public life is watched on security cameras. Similarly，many cities in America and Europe are also almost completely covered by security cameras. Police officers now often wear cameras on their bodies，recording all the time. It's usually not clear when governments are using facial recognition and how they are using it.
Facial recognition is already being used at airports throughout Europe and in the US. The Department of Homeland Security expects to have pictures of 97%of the people flying out of the country in the next four years.
As these powerful computer programs become more common, San Francisco's move to control facial recognition is an unusual and strong move to limit the way governments use computers to watch and control people.
【1】Why do people worry about facial recognition programs?
A. They cannot multiply people's responsibility.
B. They cannot help police identify good people.
C. They will mistake innocent people for bad people.
D. They will identify black people instead of white people.
【2】How can facial recognition programs function effectively?
A. Companies should work with each other.
B. People should have more pictures taken.
C. They should include as many pictures as possible.
D. Police departments and prisons should be under control.
【3】What makes people feel their freedom is on the decrease?
A. There are police everywhere.
B. A lot of security cameras are used.
C. More people are forced to stay at home.
D. Governments focus more on facial recognition.
【4】What's San Francisco's attitude towards government workers using facial recognition?
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive.
C. Doubtful. D. Optimistic.
27、The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the U.S.
Why Visit
In 1824, the Franklin Institute opened in Independence Hall in memory of Benjamin Franklin and his scientific achievements. In 1934, with the construction of the current building and the nearby Fels Planetarium, it became a hands-on science museum.
Today, it holds the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s most visited museum. In the museum’s rotunda (圆形厅), a 20-foot-tall marble statue pay respect to the Founding Father and famous scientist.
Must-See
While the entire museum offers interactive fun, highlights include the high-tech Your Brain exhibit which offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the human brain; Sports Zone, which focuses on the scientific aspects of sports; Two Escape Rooms, where participants solve puzzles and riddles before time runs out; and the on-sile Virtual Reality Demonstration Space.
Pricing
General Admission to the Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits including permanent interactive exhibits, Live Science programs, the Joel N. Bloom Observatory and one show in the Fels Planetarium. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more.
To purchase tickets, please click the ticket price to be directed to our online ticketing page where all the ticket prices are available. If you prefer to order tickets over the phone, please call 215 -448 -1200(9:00 am-5:00 pm).
Member Tickets
Members of the Franklin Institute receive exclusive (独有的) ticketing benefits, including discounted prices and no service fees. Please select your Membership level before purchasing member tickets.
【1】What is the original purpose of the Franklin Institute?
A．To show respect to the Founding Father.
B．To honor Franklin and his achievements.
C．To attract more visitors and make profits.
D．To remind visitors of the famous scientist.
【2】What can be inferred from Pricing?
A．Tickets for science exhibits are sold out.
B．Interactive exhibits are strongly recommended.
C．Discounts are available for most visitors.
D．The ticket prices are listed on the website.
【3】What type of writing is this text?
A．A museum guide.
B．A science show review.
C．A brief announcement.
D．A scientific report.
28、Musicals in Washington’s Historic National Theatre in 2020
The Last Ship
Friday, March 27—Sunday, April 5
$49—$154
THE LAST SHIP, inspired by Sting’s 1991 album ＂The Soul Cages＂ and his own childhood experiences, tells the story of a community in Tyne and Wear. Sting will star and perform the role at every performance. It features an original score with music and lyrics by Sting as well as a few of his best-loved songs: ＂Island of Souls＂＂All This Time＂ and ＂When We Dance＂. Learn more at TheLastShipMusical.com.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes.
The King’s Speech
Tuesday, Feb. 11 — Sunday, Feb. 16
$54 — $104
THE KING’S SPEECH is based on the true story of King George VI’s struggle with a speech problem and the friendship he formed with his doctor, Lionel Logue. With the Nazi threat coming and civil unrest at home, royal secrets explode around the King as he appeared onto the world stage.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 50 minutes.
Blue Man Group
Friday, May 8 —Sunday, May 17
$64—$124
At BLUE MAN GROUP, you’ll rock, laugh, and party! As three blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, comedy and surprises at every turn. It is perfect for audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and returns to D.C. with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments like never before.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Wednesday, July 22 —Sunday, Aug. 2
$54—$114
Donna Summer was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including ＂Love to Love You Baby＂＂Bad Girls＂ and ＂Hot Stuff＂, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Run time: Approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes
【1】In which musical can you enjoy the song ＂All This Time＂?
A.The King’s Speech. B.The Last Ship.
C.Blue Man Group. D.Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.
【2】When is the musical ＂The King’s Speech＂ scheduled to open?
A.Tuesday, Feb. 11. B.Friday, March 27.
C.Sunday, May 17. D.Wednesday, July 22.
【3】What is the ticket price range of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”?
A.$49 — $154. B.$64 — $124. C.$54— $104. D.$54 —$114.
29、“Nomophobia”, NO Mobile Phone phobia(恐惧) is a 21st-century term for the fear of not being able to use your smartphone. Smartphone addiction is on the rise, surveys show, and a new study released adds to a growing body of evidence that smartphone addiction is harming our minds literally.
Smartphone addiction affects many people from all across the globe. Over 1.8 billion people own smartphones and the average owners check their screens 150 times a day. Considering those numbers, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when 44% of people (compared with 20% in 2011) admit feeling anxious when they can’t have access to their phones.
Researchers from Harvard University used brain imaging to study the brains of 19 teenage boys who were diagnosed with smartphone addiction. Compared with 19 teenagers who were not addicted, the brains of the addicted boys had significantly higher levels of GABA, which decelerates neurons (神经元)， than levels of glutamate-glutamine, which energizes brain signals. That results in poorer attention and control, which you don’t want to have, because you want to stay focused. So that means you are easier to get distracted.
“Addicted teenagers in the study also had significantly higher scores in anxiety, depression and levels of impulsiveness (冲动) ,” said Dr. Leslie Perlow, who led the study.
If you seem to have the symptoms of smart device addiction, experts have some suggestions in addition to mindfulness training. First, turn off your phone at certain times of the day, such as in meetings, when having dinner, playing with your kids, and of course, driving. Remove social media apps, like Facebook and Twitter from your phone, and only check-in from your laptop. Try to stop yourself to 15-minute intervals at set times of the day when it won’t affect work or family life. Don’t bring your cellphone and its harmful blue light to bed, and use an old-fashioned alarm to wake you. And last, try to replace your smart device time with healthier activities such as meditating or actually interacting with real people.
【1】What is the conclusion of the research?
A．Smartphone addiction leads to distraction.
B．Smartphone addiction easily causes anger.
C．Smartphone addiction is harmful to the mind.
D．Smartphone addiction brings about anxiety and depression.
【2】Where can you find the data that best supports smartphone addiction is on the rise?
A．In Paragraph 2.
B．In Paragraph 3.
C．In Paragraph 4.
D．In Paragraph 5.
【3】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “decelerates” in Paragraph 3?
A．Speeds up.
B．Slows down.
C．Adds to.
D．Cuts down.
【4】Which of the suggestions is encouraged according to the text?
A．To use an old-fashion cellphone.
B．To participate in more social activities.
C．To stop fifteen-minute intervals.
D．To turn off the blue light on bed.
30、 Two years ago, I had nervous breakdown. That happened after had _______ to New York. Coming from a small town where everyone _______ everyone, I found myself in a completely different environment. I had to make huge _______ to build new friendships and relationships. People here were living in a _______, without time to make small talk with you. The people I met were not interested in _______ conversation, and I couldn’t even find people to call friends.
I'm not _______ I knew this was how it was going to be. I had the job I wanted, the apartment I could _______, and the life in New York City I was dreaming of, _______ I wasn't happy. The job demanded huge responsibility. The office_______was based on “How are you today?” and “Could you please do this for me?” There was no ________, just tasks I needed to complete.
________ I was sitting alone, I was ________ of everything and I didn’t know how I would wake up the following day. After the nervous breakdown, I tried ________ the only person I could call anytime: my best friend back home. He was too ________ at the moment so he said, “Just write me a(n) ________.”
I started writing. That was the most liberating (释放的) feeling I’ve ever experienced. When I read that email I wrote, I came to ________ the situation: I was ________ myself. It was about time I staried working on personal growth. I continued ________ and applied for a job as a writing tutor. The job ________ saved my life. It’s relaxed, and I get to develop true connections with my workmates and the students I work with. I essentially became a ________ person.
【1】A.moved B.traveled C.marched D.escaped
【2】A.welcomes B.knows C.respects D.helps
【3】A.contributions B.efforts C.differences D.changes
【4】A.fight B.loss C.mess D.hurry
【5】A.normal B.polite C.deep D.brief
【6】A.judging B.suggesting C.comparing D.questioning
【7】A.select B.find C.afford D.decorate
【8】A.so B.but C.or D.for
【9】A.management B.customs C.culture D.nature
【10】A.business B.secret C.choice D.contact
【11】A.Though B.When C.Since D.Unless
【12】A.ashamed B.afraid C.guilty D.tired
【13】A.meeting B.calling C.believing D.remembering
【14】A.busy B.impatient C.nervous D.shocked
【15】A.letter B.note C.email D.point
【16】A.improve B.describe C.face D.understand
【17】A.looking down on B.getting ahead of C.standing up for D.running away from
【18】A.reading B.practicing C.writing D.exploring
【19】A.really B.strangely C.nearly D.constantly
【20】A.happier B.richer C.smarter D.braver
31、Directions; Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave in the movement that fought to end slavery in the United States. He became a【1】 voice in the year before the Civil War.
A few weeks ago, the National Park Service (NPS) 【2】Douglass’s birth and Black History Month with reopening of his home at Cedar Hill, a【3】 site in Washington. D.C. The two-story house, which contains many of Douglass’s personal possessions, had undergone a three-year 【4】. (Thanks to the NTS website, however, you don’t have to live in the nation’s capital to visit it. Take a tour online.)
He was born in Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey to a slave mother and a white father who never knew Douglass grew uo to become the first black 【5】 to hold a government office--- as US minister and consul general （总领事）to Haiti.
As a youth, he never went to school. Educating slaves was illegal in the South, so he 【6】 taught himself to read and write. At 21 years old, he escaped from his slave owner to Massachusetts and changed his last name to Douglass, to hide his identity.
In the 1850s, Douglass was involved with the Underground Railroad, the system 【7】 up by antislavery groups to bring runaway slaves to the North and Canada. His home in Rochester, N.Y. was near the Canadian border. It became an important station on the 【8】, housing as many as 11 runaway slaves at a time.
He died in 1895. In his lifetime, Douglass 【9】 the end of slavery in 1865 and the adoption of the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution （美国宪法修正案）, which 【10】 African-Americans the right to vote.
32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完畅的短文。
I was lucky to have an interview with a famous international bank after graduation. I really appreciated this chance. So 1 spent a lot of time preparing very carefully I prepared for all the possible questions ahead. As a result, 1 got the job. While my classmates were still struggling to get a job, I had succeeded in getting one, which made me feel very proud of myself.
After one month of hard training, Today was my first day at work to show the results of the training. I got up as usual, but I decided to skip doing exercise as I did not want to take the risk of arriving at the office late on my first day. I went through my morning routine and spent a lot of time deciding what to wear. I definitely wanted to make a great impression right from the start. Finally, I settled on the white suit with a tie.
I waved to say goodbye to my mother and set off cheerfully towards the bus stop. But l Saw a bus leaving the stop just as I turned around the corner. Now I would have to wait for another 15 minutes, even though time was very precious. I stood there patiently. 15 minutes passed and then 30 minutes, and there was no sign of the bus. Now what could 1 do? I had to reach the office on time. I saw a motorcycle approaching, but as I tried to stop it, the driver sped on without even a glance. It was then that a car stopped near me and a man waved to me. He said, “Aren’t you working at the bank at Nariman Point? My office is in the same building. Can I give you a ride?”
I was uncertain at first but then forced myself to get in as I was going to be late. Gradually, I realized that we were not on the familiar route to my office. I asked the man to stop the car, but he did not listen to me and told me to shut up.
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。
Paragraph 1.
I had no other option but to keep my mouth shut.
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Paragraph 2.
He told me that he was my boss.
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