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1、As often happens after long sleeplessness, he was ________ by an unreasoning panic.
A．seized
B．fascinated
C．impressed
D．embarrassed
2、The newspaper gave an accurate ________ of what happened the night before last.
A．example
B．display
C．signal
D．account
3、The only problem was ______ we kept getting lost! But people in Tianjin are very friendly and helpful.
A. why B. whether
C. that D. how
4、You’ll find this map of great ________ in helping you to get around in London.
A.value B.effect C.concern D.vision
5、—Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.
—Her ______ smile can’t hide her sorrow.
A. arbitrary B. artificial
C. compulsory D. conventional
6、Single women were allowed to take part in their own competition in ancient Olympic Games, at a separate festival _______ Hera, the wife of the Greek god Zeus.
A．in favor of
B．in honor of
C．in charge of
D．in search of
7、As a command of the instructor，the children called out their names .
A.in turn B.in return C.at times D.in time
8、______________ the right kind of training, these teenage soccer players may one day grow into the international stars.
A．Giving
B．Having given
C．To give
D．Given
9、As is expected, AI is an area _______ China may appear as a leading force.
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
10、You may feel it ________ that such a little girl can speak three foreign languages fluently in this small town.
A．surprising
B．surprised
C．to surprise
D．being surprised
11、Before you hand in your final report, ________ there are no spelling mistakes.
A. make sure B. to make sure
C. made sure D. making sure
12、－That must have been a terrible experience.
－Yeah. I________ in the damaged car, unable to move.
A. was stuck B. have been stuck
C. am stuck D. had been stuck
13、 --I hear that there was a terrible crash in the subway in Shanghai the other day.
--Yes, _____ news came as _____ shock to all of us.
A. the; the B. a; / C. the; a D. /; a
14、The overall consumption scale is expected to reach 201 billion yuan this year, meaning an increase of 18.5 percent over ________ of 2018.
A.that B.it C.the one D.those
15、A cough is usually nothing to worry about unless it lasts for ten days ___.
A.or more B.instead C.at most D.only
16、The public were expecting the _______ of further details about the accident until thorough investigation.
A.receipt B.release
C.request D.reference
17、 --- Mum, have you seen my mobile phone?
---______ you bought last week? I’m afraid I haven’t seen it.
A．That B．It
C．The one D．One
18、Sally has asked for a sick leave, and I have to ________her work for a couple of days.
A．take off
B．take over
C．take out
D．take after
19、________inspires the whole nation is that China has scored a complete victory in its fight against poverty.
A．Who
B．Which
C．That
D．What
20、We have to do our best ________ what we have.
A. with B. to C. in D. at
21、 I once was a follower of cancel culture, enough for it still influences the media I consume today. I don’t listen to my former favorite bands like Pinegrove and Summer Salt anymore and I refuse to watch anything with Louis C.K, and I always look up which Franco brother was accused every time I go to watch something with one of them in it.
These were easy people to “cancel”, because I didn’t have much attachment to them and I could find replacements. But what happens when someone close with you has done something “cancel-worthy”? Something that you would cancel anyone else for, if you had more distance between you?
This dilemma presents two choices.
In the first choice, you could continue your relationship with the “cancelled” person, and live with the guilt. You know they did something that you wouldn’t typically forgive, but you’ve decided to give them a “get out of jail free” card. You continue to be friends with this person, but always feel uneasy because you know somewhere inside that your friend did something bad.
Or there’s option number two: You could completely cut off the person who you once called a friend. You abandon a relationship that you had worked so hard to develop, and you decide to ignore that person. Eventually, you become complete strangers with someone you were once so close with.
No matter what choice you make, you will face significant consequences. This isn’t a black or white issue. This is just one example of the challenges of life that doesn’t have a clear answer. The truth is, this is a lose-lose situation and you’re the loser. You can continue to trust someone who did something bad and live with the guilt. Or, you can stop speaking to them, but still deal with the fact that you once trusted someone who did a very bad thing, and that you had let them into your life. Either way, you end up losing something you didn’t want to.
【1】What does the underlined word “them” refer to?
A.Franco brothers. B.Louis C.K and Franco.
C.Franco’s movies. D.Pinegrove and Summer Salt.
【2】Why does the author stop listening to his favorite bands?
A.He has found better replacements. B.He is no longer attached to them.
C.They did something he can’t forgive. D.They don’t release good works anymore.
【3】How would you feel when you keep your relationship with a “cancelled” person?
A.Relaxed. B.Guilty.
C.Awkward. D.Refreshed.
【4】What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 4?
A.You don’t care what they did at all.
B.You continue your relationship with them.
C.You hope they could be set free from the prison.
D.You don’t think they should receive a punishment.
22、 Life on the street is a constant struggle for homeless people. In times of extreme weather conditions, that struggle becomes even more difficult. Recently, homeless people across Chicago faced freezing to death if they couldn't find shelter for the night.
Thankfully, one local woman refused to let that happen. On January 30，2018, 34-year-old Candice Payne, a local managing broker, was lucky enough to have shelter from the dangerous conditions.
“It was - 20℃, and I knew they were going to be sleeping on ice and I had to do something,” said Payne. Payne started brainstorming different ways she could possibly help. Finally， she decided to see if there were any rooms available at local inns and hotels that she could get to help those stuck on the street.
For Payne, her mission was personal. According to Payne, her husband, Carlos Callahan， had lived on the streets at one point in his life. Based on his experiences, Payne knew that the homeless people still out on the street desperately needed help and that if she didn't step up to help, no one likely would.
However, when Payne explained what she was trying to do，many of the local hotels refused to allow her to pay for the rooms as they didn't want homeless people to stay in their rooms. “No one wanted them, but one hotel, the Amber Inn, was nice enough to allow me to buy the rooms,” said Payne.
Payne's selfless act made news across the country. However, she insisted she had never done it for attention. “I am a regular person, ” said Payne, who spent thousands of dollars of her own money to help complete strangers.“It all sounded like a rich person did this, but I’m just a little black girl from the South Side. ”
【1】What does the underlined word “ that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Locals living on the street‘
B.The homeless freezing to death.
C.The extreme weather.
D.The shelter for the homeless.
【2】How did Candice Payne help the homeless people?
A.By drawing public attention.
B.By giving them money directly.
C.By taking them to her own house.
D.By buying hotel rooms for them.
【3】What may contribute to Payne’s nice act?
A.Her husband's past experiences.
B.The requests from the homeless.
C.Her desire to become famous.
D.The coldness of local hotels.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.A Black Fighter Changes the World
B.A Woman’s Curiosity Brings a Reward
C.A Regular Woman Makes a Difference
D.A Couple's Brave Act Moves the Country
23、The National Geographic Museum in Washington D. C. hosts rotating exhibitions year-round.
The National Geographic Museum
1145 17th Street, NW
Washington, D. C. 20036
Museum Hours: Monday — Sunday: 10:00 A. M. — 6:00 P. M.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Museum Ticket Pricing
Adults | $ 15. 00 |
Students/Military/Seniors (over 62) | $ 12. 00 |
Children (ages 5 — 12) | $ 10. 00 |
Children (ages 4 and under) | FREE |
Contributing Member | FREE |
You can purchase tickets online, over the phone Monday — Friday through our ticket office, or in person daily from 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m. at our National Geographic Museum ticket desk. We recommend purchasing ahead of time, as many of our events sell out quickly.
About Your Visit
With a wide range of changing exhibitions, the National Geographic Museum is a perfect destination for all ages. Visitors get to know the work of National Geographic conservationists, photographers, and scientists through charming, dynamic exhibitions, which feature everything from photography and world-famous artifacts to interactive learning stations and behind-the-scenes stories.
During Your Visit
We do not store bags or any other personal items. We do offer a small coat rack and umbrella bins. There is no food or drink allowed inside the museum. Seating is available in each exhibition.
The National Geographic Society has a cafe and a cafeteria located in our M Street building. Our cafe is open from 10:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. and the cafeteria from 11:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. Monday through Friday. Both are closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Contact Us
The National Geographic Ticket Office: 202-857-7700 | ngtickets@ngs.org (Monday — Friday, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.)
Group Sales: 202-807 -3232 | groupsales@ ngs. org
【1】When can you visit the National Geographic Museum?
A．At 8:00 a. m., Friday.
B．At 7:00 p. m. Monday.
C．At 2:00 p. m., Christmas.
D．At 11:30 a. m. Sunday.
【2】How much is the admission for two adults with three students?
A．$30.
B．$60.
C．$ 66.
D．$ 101.
【3】What would you do to buy group tickets?
A．Visit groupsales@ngs.org.
B．Call 202-857-7700.
C．Go to M Street building in person.
D．Book them in advance at ngtickets&ngs.org.
24、 As cities around the world try to be smart, some have become stupid instead.
So, what is a “stupid city”? It is a city that gives in to urban sprawl( 扩张), with people moving from central areas to less-crowded communities, said Mr. Nicholas You, a director of the Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation in China. Such communities are heavily reliant on cars.
Another problem Mr. You stressed is that public administration bodies in “stupid cities’’ tend to work alone, refusing to share data that could help develop solutions to urban problems. He made the point during a discussion on urban transformation in Asia, saying, “A real smart city is one that looks at everything as a whole—you can’t look at water issues without looking at energy.”
A South Korean member, Mr. Jong Sung Hwang, suggested that some of the biggest barriers to creating a smart city are cultural. South Korean society is less forgiving of mistakes, noted Mr. Jong. For example, some in Seoul tried to push for an intelligent traffic system but were met with resistance from the police. He said, “We have ideas, data and even money, but we could not make it happen.”
India, however, is not adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to create smart cities for its 1.3 billion people, said a member from India.
In Singapore, which launched its Smart Nation initiative( 行动 ) in 2014, the authorities fear that technology can worsen the divide between the haves and the have-nots, said Dr. Limin Hee, director for research at the Centre for Liveable Cities here. “Thankfully, many cities are considering such issues as how to make better use of data and technology to create smart cities,” she added.
【1】What can we learn about a smart city?
A．It encourages urban expansion.
B．It has few people in its central areas.
C．It solves urban problems by sharing data.
D．It treats every issue as a separate unit.
【2】Why is it impossible to push an intelligent traffic system in Seoul?
A．People are tolerant of mistakes.
B．The police are afraid of making mistakes.
C．The government is lacking enough money.
D．The traffic system in Seoul is very advanced.
【3】What problem might India face when creating smart cities?
A．Its population is decreasing.
B．It has no examples to follow.
C．It fails to adopt a universally right system.
D．It lacks advanced technologies.
【4】What do Singaporean authorities worry about the technology?
A．The disapproval of the public.
B．More money spent than expected.
C．The development of cities being limited.
D．The increasing gap between the rich and the poor.
25、Open Offices Can Lead to Closed Minds
“Loneliness is a crowded room,” as Bryan Ferry of the band Roxy Music once sang, adding that everyone was “all together, all alone.” The open-plan office might have been designed to make his point. That is not the reason for the layout, of course. The supposed aim of open-plan offices is to ensure that workers will have more ____ with their colleagues, and that the resulting ____ will lead to greater productivity.
Ethan Bernstein and Stephen Turban, two Harvard Business School academics, set out to test this proposition. The authors surveyed interactions between colleagues in two unnamed multinational companies which had ____ open-plan offices. They did so by recruiting workers to wear different devices to detect, record, and monitor their interactions, body movement, and their location.
At the first company, the authors found that face-to-face interactions were more than three times higher in the old, cubicle (小隔间)-based office than in an open-plan space where employees have clear lines of sight to each other. ____, the number of e-mails people sent to each other ____ by 56% when they switched to open-plan. In the second company, face-to-face interactions decreased by a third after the switch to open-plan, whereas ____ traffic increased by between 22% and 50%.
Why did this shift occur? The authors suggest that employees value their ____ and find new ways to ____ it in an open-plan office. They shut themselves off by wearing large headphones to keep out the ____ caused by nearby colleagues. Indeed, those who _____ open-plan offices seem to have forgotten the importance of being able to concentrate on your work.
____ also find other ways of communicating with their fellow workers. Rather than have a chat in front of a large audience, employees simply send an e-mail; the result (as measured at one of the two companies surveyed) was that ____ declined.
Cubicles do not offer a great work environment either; they are still noisy and cut off employees from natural light. But at least workers have more of a chance to give their work area a(n) ____ touch. Allowing plenty of room for pictures of children, office plants, novelty coffee mugs — these are ways of making people feel more relaxed and happy in their jobs.
However, an open-plan office is a clear ____ to low-level office workers that they are seen as disposable cogs in a machine. Combine this with the lack of privacy and the office becomes a(n) ____ place to work. Workers could stay at home but that negates the intended benefits of collaboration that open-plan offices bring.
【1】
A．room
B．contact
C．commitment
D．assessment
【2】
A．conflict
B．confusion
C．cooperation
D．congestion
【3】
A．stuck to
B．identified with
C．interacted with
D．switched to
【4】
A．As a result
B．In a sense
C．In addition
D．In contrast
【5】
A．increased
B．altered
C．weakened
D．decreased
【6】
A．road
B．air
C．e-mail
D．passenger
【7】
A．cooperation
B．partnership
C．privacy
D．enthusiasm
【8】
A．fuel
B．preserve
C．exchange
D．overcome
【9】
A．attention
B．discomfort
C．distractions
D．attraction
【10】
A．advocate
B．equip
C．combine
D．ignore
【11】
A．Researchers
B．Employees
C．Authors
D．Audiences
【12】
A．communication
B．crowdedness
C．concentration
D．productivity
【13】
A．decorative
B．finishing
C．personal
D．enhancing
【14】
A．message
B．layout
C．design
D．picture
【15】
A．productive
B．mismatched
C．undeniable
D．depressing
26、假定你是李津，你校准备举办主题为“我眼中的中国”的汉语演讲比赛。你的英国留学生朋友Robert在中国已经生活了一段时间，对中国文化很感兴趣，请你写封邮件邀请他参加演讲比赛，内容包括：
（1）比赛的时间和地点（4月30日下午2:00；学校报告厅）
（2）演讲主题及意义；
（3）比赛注意事项。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Robert,
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Yours,
Li Jin
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