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1、When the young man was shown the evidence, he ______ and told everything he had done to the police.
A. broke up B. broke away
C. broke off D. broke down
2、Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything it is poured
A.whenever B.that C.on which D.wherever
3、It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic________ Zheng He had sailed to East Africa.
A．when
B．after
C．since
D．that
4、The new school will be ________ the old one.
A．as big as twice
B．twice as big as
C．as bigger as twice
D．twice as bigger as
5、Your parents have a deep affection for you. Even if they are , they can still keep out the wind and rain for you.
A. as cool as cucumbers B. as strong as horses
C. as poor as church mice D. as busy as bees
6、During Spring Festival, most of the cities in our country have ______ fireworks display because of safety and noise pollution.
A.defended B.cancelled C.burst D.broadened
7、— Are you sure the delegation will come to our school next week?
— ______. The head of it has just emailed me about the departure time of their flight.
A. No wonder B. You bet
C. Don’t mention it D. Definitely not
8、---So you gave Mary your dictionary?
---_______．She said she’d return it to me when she could afford her own.
A． You bet B． My pleasure
C． No doubt D． Not exactly
9、The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity __________ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.
A. in favour of B. in search of
C. in terms of D. in view of
10、It ________ to me that I had left the book borrowed from the library at home when I arrived at the school gate.
A. observed B. influenced
C. thought D. occurred
11、Before you start, it seems that the task is _____________ to be accomplished.
A. possible B. unlikely
C. impossible D. probable
12、To learn English well, you should put yourself in situations________ you’ll be forced to communicate in English.
A．when
B．how
C．where
D．that
13、Much disappointed as he is _______ in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence.
A． to have failed B． failed
C． having failed D． failing
14、Hard work and lack of sleep have _____ her beauty and youth in recent years.
A. worn out B. tried out
C. made out D. sent out
15、Now most young people like shopping online because they ________ spend a lot of time going from shop to shop.
A．needn't
B．can't
C．mustn't
D．shouldn't
16、I wish I ________ the Great Wall with you tomorrow, but I’m preparing for the coming exam.
A. will climb B. had climbed C. climb D. would climb
17、All people, ________ they are old or young, rich or poor, _________ their best to help those in need since the disaster.
A.even if; tried B.no matter; have been trying
C.whether; have been trying D.whether; tried
18、The company presented him with a gold watch in ________ of his 20 years of good service.
A．achievement
B．appreciation
C．attention
D．agreement
19、—Macron, handsome and talented, is the youngest person ever to be elected as President of France. Don’t you think he is a real role model for us young man?
—Yeah, maybe. But rumor has it that he went ________ after he married Brigitte Trogneux, 24 years his senior.
A. carrot and stick B. ups and downs
C. from rags to riches D. out of the blue
20、He will ________ trust me ________.
A．not… any more
B．not… more
C．any more
D．did… any more
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、The prickly pear cactus (仙人掌) is such a powerful symbol in Mexico that it occupies a prime spot on Mexico’s national flag. The plant was considered sacred(神圣的) by the ancient Aztecs, and modern-day Mexicans eat it, drink it, and even use it in medicines and shampoos. Now scientists have come up with a new use for the bright green plant: producing renewable energy.
Known locally as nopal, the prickly pear is farmed on a massive scale in Mexico. Over the years, only the edible(可食用的) soft inner flesh has been used. The cactus’s thick outer layer (i.e., husk), with all those spines(刺), had always been viewed as a waste product until researchers developed a biogas generator to turn the husks into electricity.
The pilot project(试点项目) devoted to developing the cactus biogas generator began in the south of Mexico City. The area produces 200,000 tons a year of prickly pear cactus—up to 10 tons of which ends up as waste on the floor of the cactus market each day. Then, a local green energy startup company got the idea to turn that waste into energy. The generator is now in place at the cactus market, where the vendors(商贩们) are enthusiastic about this new way to make use of the tons of cactus husks that once went directly into the trash.
The prickly pear has a number of advantages over other biofuel crops, such as wheat, sugarcane(甘蔗), and soybeans(大豆). For one thing, only the husk of the cactus is used for generating biofuel, while its inner flesh is still preserved for food. Therefore, using the plant as a fuel source will not put pressure on food prices.
Moreover, the cactus requires minimum water, and thus is not grown on traditional agricultural lands. This means that no increased competition arises for the water or land presently used for food production.
The project in Mexico City has brought new hope to reducing the use of fossil fuels. If it can be expanded, the prickly pear could be the key to Mexico’s energy future.
【1】What is the main purpose of this text?
A．To argue for the benefits of nopales.
B．To introduce a new source of energy.
C．To predict the future agriculture policy of Mexico.
D．To change people’s ideas about energy consumption.
【2】What can you learn from the text?
A．Its soft inner part is often discarded.
B．It was not discovered until the modern era.
C．It turns into 200,000 tons of waste in Mexico each year.
D．It appears in an eye-catching place on Mexico’s national flag.
【3】What advantage does the prickly pear cactus have over other biofuel crops?
A．It generates more energy.
B．It will not influence food prices.
C．It may replace feed for livestock.
D．It can increase global food production.
23、 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to a government white paper, TCM has been introduced in 183 countries and regions around the world.
Westerners’ understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture(针灸), cupping(拔罐) and massage(按摩). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps’ back from cupping for the purpose of relaxing his muscles and reducing pain became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.
As a matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role in getting rid of diseases and keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. It is therefore disappointing to know that while 103 World Health Organization member countries have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine. TCM falls far behind Western medicine owing partly to the slow development of Chinese herbs.
Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup, and the kind of herbs used, their quality and quantity, and the processing of the ingredients jointly determine the effectiveness of the prescription. Compared with Western medicine, which has standardized drug production processes and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardization, with the chemical composition and functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable. Fortunately, standardization has improved in recent decades, with an increasing number of factories producing patented TCM drugs.
Another factor that has prevented the development of TCM prescription(处方) drugs is the lack of creativity. While Western medicine-making companies come up with new products every year, TCM drug producers tend to make medicines according to prescriptions handed down from the past. Chinese chemist Tu Youyou’s winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research into malaria(疟疾) treatment may drive creativity to some extent in China’s TCM industry. However, the current state of affairs cannot be changed within a short time.
【1】Why does the author mention the example of Michael Phelps?
A.Because Phelps has an international fame for his interest in TCM.
B.Because cupping is a kind of important TCM treatment.
C.Because currently westerners have a preference for TCM
D.Because westerners have rather limited knowledge about TCM.
【2】Why don’t some member countries of WHO recognize Chinese herbal medicine?
A.Because Chinese herbs can’t cure diseases as well as western medicine
B.Because they only approve of the practice of acupuncture
C.Because Chinese medicine tastes so bad.
D.Because medicine made out of Chinese herbs develops pretty slowly
【3】Compared with Western medicine, what is the weak point of TCM in Paragraph 4?
A.The methods of processing herbs.
B.The effectiveness of prescription.
C.Lack of proper standardization.
D.Its unstable functions.
【4】The lack of creativity in TCM refers to the fact that_______.
A.medicine-making companies lack creativity
B.prescriptions are passed down from generation to generation
C.Western companies are more experienced
D.medicine-making companies lack driving force and experienced specialists
24、Good books are essential for children. The best materials are the ones that not only entertain, but also expand the imagination, educate the mind, and let the next generation know that they have a place in this world. Here are some good books for you.
New Kid
The book features the story of middle school student Jordan Banks, who struggles not only with being the new kid at a private school in the Bronx, but also with being an African American student in the midst of a mostly white class. In his acclaimed graphic novel, Jerry Craft addresses important issues of race and class through lively visuals and a likable protagonist.
The Undefeated
It was written by Kwame Alexander and drawn by Kadir Nelson. The poem details the history of African Americans, emphasizing the triumphs of the civil rights movement as well as the trauma of slavery, along with the mention of several globally known heroes. There are also quotes from influential figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes and alongside there are beautiful illustrations from Nelson.
Other Words for Home
The character of Jude teaches us empathy as we read what it’s like to be a young teenager immigrating from Somalia trying to fit in in America. She tries to learn the English language while tackling discrimination and classmates unwilling to understand and accept her, including her cousin of the same age. Jasmine Warga has created a story that is both powerful and gentle, big but full of small moments, a happy but sad story that will live in your heart.”
【1】Who is the author of New kid?
A．Kwame Alexander
B．Jerry Craft
C．Jasmine Warga
D．Kadir Nelson
【2】Which book has the beautiful pictures?
A．The Undefeated
B．New Kid
C．Other Words for Home
D．Bear came along
【3】What do the three books have in common?
A．All are about stories of kids
B．All about stories in Africa
C．All are related to African Americans
D．All mentioned globally known heroes
25、Earlier this week I was at a store after the holiday season, and while waiting in line I _______ a very stressed -out Dad with his two sons waiting in line to purchase a car seat for the younger child.
The father was asking if he could buy the display model because it would be _______ than the others. The cashier _______ that he could buy the display model _______ that there was no box for it. He said that was just _______ with him.
Then he asked if there were any additional coupons (优惠券) to bring the _______ down just a little bit more. The cashier was doing her best to _______ some additional savings coupons for this young father; but wasn’t _______ much of anything in her drawer.
I used to be a people-watcher, but found that as I _______ this activity for about five minutes I was beyond moved to help — and I had no idea why, but before I could really think about it . I ________ myself digging ________ my pockets for the 10 to 15 dollars in coupons I knew I had.
But I found nothing. I gave him $20 cash. The father said he couldn’t ________ it, but appreciated my offer. The cashier was ________ in the same mood as I was in wanting to help this young family; and took the money toward his ________ with a smile on her face — the seat ________ coming to around $50 instead of the original $90.
As the Dad collected his small children and began to ________, he looked at me and said, “You really shouldn’t have done that but I thank you so much — you just made certain that we will all get to eat today.”
My reply was simple. Be it ________ or years from now, simply do the same or something extra for someone else you don’t know; and that would ________ me tenfold（十倍地）.
What really got to me out of this whole experience is that it made me realize a small thing can have a huge ________ in the long run; as long as the chain isn’t ________.
【1】
A．believed
B．noticed
C．heard
D．followed
【2】
A．bigger
B．taller
C．nicer
D．cheaper
【3】
A．expected
B．thought
C．replied
D．disagreed
【4】
A．if
B．but
C．until
D．unless
【5】
A．fine
B．wrong
C．hopeful
D．kind
【6】
A．profit
B．cost
C．product
D．business
【7】
A．locate
B．print
C．save
D．borrow
【8】
A．arranging for
B．looking forward to
C．referring to
D．coming up with
【9】
A．reported
B．recorded
C．observed
D．felt
【10】
A．saw
B．found
C．knew
D．expected
【11】
A．from
B．onto
C．through
D．towards
【12】
A．appreciate
B．offer
C．receive
D．accept
【13】
A．hardly
B．obviously
C．fortunately
D．occasionally
【14】
A．order
B．attitude
C．appearance
D．method
【15】
A．lacked in
B．ended up
C．went on
D．came to
【16】
A．drive back
B．turn down
C．walk away
D．wake up
【17】
A．tomorrow
B．yesterday
C．afternoon
D．morning
【18】
A．praise
B．encourage
C．impress
D．repay
【19】
A．room
B．point
C．impact
D．shock
【20】
A．valuable
B．broken
C．tight
D．strong
26、第二节：读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）
阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
阅读下面短文, 然后按要求写一篇150个词左右的英语短文。
If you ask people what makes them happy, you will probably get many different answers but there are two fundamental things that will ensure happiness.
The first part of what makes people happy is growth. When you feel like you are improving your life, that’s when you are happy. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to constantly buy bigger and better things. You need to feel like you are growing on a personal level. You need to know that the essence of who you are is continually improving in some ways. Keep looking for ways to make yourself better today than you were yesterday. This can mean different things to different people but the point is that you have to feel like you are improving and getting better as a human being as time goes by.
The second part of what makes people happy is the sense of contribution. Everyone wants to believe that they were put here to do something great. As long as you know that by your being here, by doing what you are doing, you are helping someone somewhere, it will bring you happiness.
These are two ways of how to find happiness. Are these the only answers to what makes people happy? That depends on how you define happiness.
写作内容:1. 以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120个词讲述你对快乐的看法,
内容包括
(1)什么事情能让人快乐;
(2)描述一次你感到快乐的经历;
(3)这次经历给你的感悟。
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