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1、Though it is 5 years________ he retired from his work place, the old professor remains active in the academic circles.
A．when
B．that
C．before
D．since
2、________ more about amazing animal facts, he made a trip to the nearby nature reserve.
A．Finding out
B．Found out
C．To find out
D．Being found out
3、Jack lost his father to AIDS last year, since when he has lived on a monthly ______ of £200 from the government.
A.receipt B.allowance C.revenue D.finance
4、Star skater Wu Dajing won China’s first gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games breaking world record in short track men’s 500m.
A. to B. by
C. with D. in
5、--He didn’t feel a bit nervous when ________.
--No. He’d had a lot of time ________ for it after all.
A. interviewing; to prepare
B. interviewed; to prepare
C. interviewing; preparing
D. being interviewed; preparing
6、It was when the private company successfully launched astronauts into space__________I knew it would open up more opportunities in the space industry.
A.which B.how C.where D.that
7、I would line up my __________ on this windowsill(窗台) and play.
A.toives B.toyes C.toies D.toys
8、In many homes in the UK, the first person _______ has to make tea for the family.
A. waking up B. to wake up
C. woke up D. woken up
9、It will be a great help if you go to the store and get what we need for dinner.________I'll set the table.
A．As a result
B．In the meanwhile
C．On the whole
D．As a matter of fact
10、The 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre ________ seats an audience of approximately 3,400.
A. where B. whose C. when D. which
11、Self-confidence is a kind of quality and that is it takes to do everything well.
A．why
B．that
C．what
D．which
12、According to the new rules, if a student ________ happen to damage something in the campus, he/she should report it those concerned immediately.
A. should B. will C. shall D. would
13、The national park has a large collection of wildlife, ________ from butterflies to elephants.
A. to range B. range
C. ranging D. ranged
14、 ______ I failed in English a third time， I had no doubt about my gift for foreign languages.
A.Until B.When C.If D.Since
15、In the office I never seem to have time until after 5:30 p.m.， many people have gone home.
A.whose time B.that
C.on which D.by which time
16、I think Ana ______ her packing since she started getting things ready early this morning.
A. finishes B. has finished
C. had finished D. would finish
17、People began looking around to see ________ the noise was coming from.
A.how B.why C.whether D.where
18、—I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.
—Oh, I can’t believe it. You know, that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s_________ I’d describe myself.
A. what B. why C. which D. how
19、--Has James finished his report on his Enquiry Learning yet?
--I’m not sure. She _________ on it last week.
A. was working B. has worked C. worked D. had worked
20、The style of the campus is quite different from ______ of most Chinese universities where visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.
A. that B. one C. the one D. those
21、 Close to the North Pole, remote and rocky Plateau Mountain in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard seems an unlikely spot for any global effort to safeguard agriculture. In this cold and deserted environment, no grains, no gardens, no trees can grow. Yet at the end of a 130-meter-long tunnel cut out of solid stone is a room filled with humanity’s most precious treasure, the largest and most diverse seed collection—more than a half-billion seeds.
A quiet rescue mission is under way. With growing evidence that unchecked climate change will seriously affect food production and threaten the diversity of crops around the world, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault represents a major step towards ensuring the preservation of hundreds of thousands of crop varieties. This is a seed collection, but more importantly, it is a collection of the traits found within the seeds: the genes that give one variety resistance to a particular pest and another variety tolerance for hot, dry weather.
Few people will ever see or come into contact with the contents of this vault. In sealed boxes, behind multiple locked doors, monitored by electronic security systems, enveloped in below-zero temperatures, and surrounded by tons of rock, hundreds of millions of seeds are protected in their mountain fortress. Frozen in such conditions inside the mountain, seeds of most major crops will remain viable for hundreds of years, or longer. Seeds of some are capable of retaining their ability to grow for thousands of years.
Everyone can look back now and say that the Seed Vault was a good and obvious idea, and that of course the Norwegian government should have approved and funded it. But back in 2004, when the Seed Vault was proposed, it was viewed as a crazy, impractical, and expensive idea.
We knew that nothing would provide a definite guarantee. But we were tired, fed up, and frankly scared of the steady, greater losses of crop diversity. The Seed Vault was built by optimists who wanted to do something to preserve options so that humanity and its crops might be better prepared for change. If it simply resupplied seed gene banks with samples those gene banks had lost, this would repay our efforts.
The Seed Vault is about hope and commitment——about what can be done if countries come together and work cooperatively to accomplish something significant, long-lasting, and worthy of who we are and wish to be.
【1】What is the Seed Vault according to the passage?
A．It’s a tunnel where the collected seeds are displayed.
B．It’s a stone room that contains the seeds of endangered crops.
C．It’s a seed gene bank that stores diverse seeds for future agriculture.
D．It’s a lab where researchers study how to maintain the diversity of crops.
【2】What does the underlined word “viable” in Paragraph 3 probably means?
A．Mature.
B．Alive.
C．Clean.
D．Valuable.
【3】What does Paragraph 3 mainly tells us?
A．How the seeds are preserved.
B．Where people keep the seeds.
C．Why the seeds are protected.
D．What people do to study the seeds.
【4】We can know from the passage that ________.
A．the Seed Vault offers a solution to climate change.
B．most countries took part in rescuing the seed varieties.
C．the Seed Vault guarantees to prevent the loss of crop diversity.
D．many people originally considered building the Seed Vault unwise.
22、 The worst outbreak of desert locusts (蝗虫) in decades is presently underway in the Horn of Africa. It is the biggest of its kind in 25 years for Ethiopia and Somalia — and the worst Kenya has seen for 70 years.
What we are seeing in East Africa today is unlike anything we’ve seen in a very long time. Its destructive potential is enormous, and it’s taking place in a region where farmers need every gram of food to feed themselves and their families. Most of the countries hardest hit are those where millions of people are already vulnerable (脆弱的) or in serious humanitarian need, as they endure the impact of violence, drought, and floods.
We have acted quickly to respond to this outbreak. The primary method of battling locusts is the aerial spraying of pesticides (杀虫剂). FAO’s “Locust Watch” service explains that “although giant nets, flamethrowers, lasers, and huge vacuums have been proposed in the past, these are not in use for locust control. People and birds often eat locusts but usually not enough to significantly reduce population levels over large areas.”
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has released $10 million from its Central Emergency Relief Fund to fund a huge scale-up in aerial operations to manage the outbreak.
But the window to contain this crisis is closing fast. We only have until the beginning of March to bring this infestation under control as that is when the rain and planting season begins. If left unchecked — and with expected additional rains — locust numbers in East Africa could increase 500 times by June.
We must act now to avoid a full-blown catastrophe. And we will. At the same time, we need to pay attention to a bigger picture. This is not the first time the Greater Horn of Africa has seen locust outbreak approach this scale, but the current situation is the worst in decades. This is linked to climate change. Warmer seas mean more tropical storms, generating the perfect breeding conditions for locusts.
【1】What is implied in paragraph 2?
A.People in East Africa are suffering drought.
B.People in East Africa are going through floods.
C.The locust outbreak will cause crop failure.
D.The locust outbreak is worsening locals’ life.
【2】What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.We need a bigger picture to study the disaster.
B.It is the second outbreak of locusts in East Africa.
C.It is the largest outbreak of locusts ever in history.
D.The outbreak of locusts is fueled by global warming.
【3】What is the purpose of the text?
A.To analyse and compare. B.To inform and call for.
C.To argue and discuss. D.To introduce and assess.
【4】Where does the text probably come from?
A.A guidebook. B.A health magazine.
C.A news report. D.A chemistry paper.
23、Not too hot, not too cold. Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe for ideal weather. The best European countries to visit in the spring include: France, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic and so on.
France
One of the most tourist-packed countries in Europe, France offers lesser crowds and more excellent weather during the spring months. Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sceaux, where the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must, as well as flower fields in Flevoland and Kop van Noord-Holland. In Veluwe National Park, tourists will be rewarded with the sight of red deer eating grass. A trip to the Netherlands would, of course, be incomplete without a visit to Amsterdam. The lesser crowds and lovely weather of spring make it the perfect time to explore Amsterdam’s canals.
Slovakia
Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer.
Romania
Romania hosts a variety of great cultural sites and lively cities, especially attractive during spring months. The Statue of King Decebalus, a 141-foot-high upper part of Decebalus carved into the side of a rock, is a wonderful attraction. Brașov Old Town is one of Europe’s most charming destinations for those looking to escape the capital city of Bucharest.
Czech Republic
Due to its impossibly preserved Gothic architecture, Prague is widely regarded as the most impressive city in Europe. As such, summertime will be characterized with crowds that can ruin the romance with which you should experience Prague. May in the Czech Republic offers perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather. This makes for ideal conditions to cross Charles Bridge and tour Prague Castle.
【1】If one wants to appreciate flowers, he will most probably go to ______.
A．France
B．Netherlands
C．Romania
D．Czech Republic
【2】According to the passage, the best destinations for tourists interested in architecture are ______.
A．France and Romania
B．Romania and Slovakia
C．Slovakia and Czech Republic
D．France and Czech Republic
【3】What can be learned about the countries mentioned in the passage?
A．They are packed with more crowds in spring than in other seasons.
B．Tourists can travel in ships when visiting Romania and Netherlands.
C．Travellers can catch sight of and feed wild animals in these countries.
D．Slovakia is an amazing place where tourists can enjoy natural beauty.
24、Santa Cruz County is home to the rough coastline, grand redwoods, and tracks to secret beaches making it the primary destination for your next adventure!
Berry Creek Falls at Big Basin State Park
Big Basin is California's oldest state park and is home to the largest continuous stand of ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco. The park offers over 80 miles of tracks and has a surprising number of waterfalls. It features a series of year-round waterfalls, lush redwood forest and steep canyons.
Phone: 8637-0835976
Wilder Ranch State Park
Grasslands, small pines, coastal redwoods, the rough coastline, tidepools, hidden beaches, Victorian farmhouse, barns-need we say more? Wilder Ranch owns a wide variety of landforms and habitats, and offers over 34 miles of hiking, biking and horse tracks winding through coastal terraces (梯田) and valleys.
Phone: 8637-0835886
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Whether you're a family with tiny pets or tough teens, Henry Cowell has a track for you and yours. The main park area features 15 miles of hiking and riding tracks through a variety of forested areas with redwoods, mixed evergreens, yellow pines, and even sandhills. For slightly older kids—take the River Track for a scenic hike with great rewards — i.e. some water sports!
Phone: 8639-0836886
West Cliff Drive
Although not considered a traditional “hike", West Cliff Drive delivers on some serious strides (大步) with seaside views. Busy beaches and surf spots to quiet bays and wildlife? this coastal path serves up some breathtaking sceneries. When the path ends, take a glance toward the ocean and see the photogenic Natural Bridges State Beach.
Phone: 8635-0936888
【1】Which number can you contact when you want to travel by bike?
A．8637-0835886.
B．8635-0936888.
C．8637-0835976.
D．8639-0836886.
【2】Which of the following can you swim in?
A．West Cliff Drive.
B．Wilder Ranch State Park.
C．Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
D．Berry Creek Falls at Big Basin State Park.
【3】Who is the text intended for?
A．Schoolboys.
B．Naughty children.
C．Adults with families.
D．Adventurous people.
25、 I enjoy feeding birds in my garden. About three years ago, a baby chipmunk (花栗鼠) which I named Chip came to this festive display. Over that summer, I watched it _______ . The next summer, the chipmunk was back, and I wondered whether it would _______ me to feed it by hand or let me pet it. Before Chip would approach, I'd _______ its favorite food, bend down and keep very _______. I'd leave my open hand _______， unmoving, so the animal would know I wouldn't _______it. I continued doing this for a few weeks.
_______， late in that second summer, Chip did show more trust. One day as I _______a seed with my fingertips, it approached and _______took the seed into its mouth. It never bit my fingers.
I was happy that Chip and I had made a(n) ________of trust.
After about two months of this ________，I went further. With my index finger, I ________ its back once gently. I'm not even sure Chip felt it, but it didn't ________. I then moved my two fingers slowly and gently over it. ________， Chip stayed calm, eating seeds, before running quickly back into the bush.
Today, the chipmunk comes out of hiding when I call its name, and lets me ________its soft, silky body.
A friend once mentioned that after she ________a dog, she noticed that her high blood pressure had approached ________without medication, and she became calmer and could handle stress better. I think I, too, feel ________from my interactions with Chip.
I've also developed a greater ________for nature and its creatures and the opportunity to observe, protect and save wildlife. Most of all, I am amazed by the ________ of a tiny chipmunk to meet me halfway in trust.
【1】A.eat B.grow C.play D.jump
【2】A.praise B.beg C.inspire D.trust
【3】A.put off B.put up C.put down D.hang up
【4】A.anxious B.excited C.still D.curious
【5】A.in public B.in place C.in return D.in turn
【6】A.grab B.remove C.bite D.throw
【7】A.Initially B.Unusually C.Obviously D.Finally
【8】A.found B.planted C.offered D.produced
【9】A.cautiously B.aggressively C.comfortably D.confidently
【10】A.promise B.breakthrough C.introduction D.experience
【11】A.education B.discovery C.routine D.resolution
【12】A.knocked B.brushed C.rocked D.touched
【13】A.run away B.rush out C.give away D.turn up
【14】A.However B.Again C.So D.Therefore
【15】A.admire B.support C.pet D.lift
【16】A.walked B.adopted C.abandoned D.lost
【17】A.safety B.original C.logic D.normal
【18】A.calmer B.faster. C.quieter D.easier
【19】A.sympathy B.motivation C.mercy D.respect
【20】A.capacity B.contribution C.memory D.comfort
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。
It had been a long, tiring day because 48-year-old taxi driver Carl had worked for 8 hours. He’d been picking up and dropping off passengers the whole day. He wanted to get home then, but he noticed a panicky (恐慌的)woman getting off a taxi with a child in her arms.
“Why is she shouting at the driver?” Carl slowed down near them. He realized that the woman was begging the driver not to leave her there. The boy was having difficulty breathing, and his arms and legs were shaking uncontrollably. Carl realized the boy was having a seizure (疾病发作)and asked the woman to get into his taxi.
Carl drove as fast as he could. The hospital was several miles away, so he had to race against time to save the boy. Meanwhile, he grew concerned about why the previous driver had dropped them off during such an emergency. The woman told Carl that she and her four-year-old son, Tyler, returned from the park. She told the driver she would pay him once she got home because she didn’t take her purse. But then her son suddenly had a seizure, so she asked the driver to take them to the hospital instead. But the driver refused.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the hospital. Tyler was rushed inside for treatment as his mother waited outside the ward, crying. Carl was hungry and tired but stayed back. An hour later, the doctor said, “Tyler is out of danger now. But it could have been fatal (致命的)if you hadn’t made it here on time.”
Mrs Thomas immediately looked at Carl and cried in tears, thanking Carl for saving her son’s life. Carl was glad Tyler was out of danger. Later, he dropped them off at home, and when Mrs Thomas came out to pay him, he refused. “I have a policy. NO FARES for those making trips to the hospital!” said Carl “I just did what any good human being would do. And please convey my regards to Tyler!” Thomas was moved by his kindness. Carl never changed his policy of dropping off passengers at hospitals for free.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
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18 years later, 66-year-old Carl booked a taxi to the hospital.
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The driver said all the trips he made to the hospital were free.
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