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1、It was his laziness________led to his failure.
A．which
B．that
C．who
D．whom
2、Large quantities of meat _______ sold in that store at the present time.
A. are being B. is being
C. will be D. is
3、I am really lucky. Not many people can ________ such a narrow escape from death.
A．arrive
B．survive
C．attend
D．suffer
4、She insisted that she ________ to the disaster-hit area and that her request ________ reasonable.
A.be sent, was B.should send, was
C.should be sent, be D.send, should be
5、The practice of hanging flags is a common _______ in many parts of the country on National Day.
A.sight B.scenery C.sign D.signal
6、With the plane in ten minutes, all the passengers on board were asked to turn off their mobile phones.
A. taken off B. taking off
C. to take off D. would take off
7、 Kelly, what do you think of the guy who has a sweet voice?
To be frank, he is _________.
A. not the salt of the earth B. not my cup of tea
C. a person of interest D. a man in the street
8、We are going to spend the Spring festival in Guangzhou, _____ live my grandparents and some relatives.
A. which B. that
C. where D. who
9、Have you __ your things? The train is leaving at 4 o’clock, so we don’t have too much time.
A. added up B. packed up
C. set down D. hidden away
10、The train doesn’t stop at ______station along the way, but it stops at ______of the main ones.
A．all; either
B．every: most
C．few; all
D．each; none
11、On her birthday, she received a nice present from her parents ________ a note was attached, saying "We love you so much."
A. that B. to which C. in which D. which
12、Please pass me a pen to write ______.
A．in
B．by
C．with
D．to
13、I'll call the restaurant and make a _______.
A.preservation B.reversion C.reservation D.reversal
14、The woman ______ her husband to give up smoking but she failed.
A.suggested B.persuaded C.advised D.allowed
15、Victor had almost every stamp from 1954 to 2014. He only needed one before his collects _______ .
A. would be completed B. was completed
C. was being completed D. has been completed
16、Planning so ahead ________ no sense—so many things will have changed by next year.
A．made
B．is making
C．makes
D．has made
17、It is not so much the language ________ the cultural background ______ makes the film difficult to understand.
A. that; as B. what; as
C. as; what D. as; that
18、—Jane, which color do you prefer, red or blue?
—______. I prefer to buy a green one.
A. Either will be OK
B. Both will be OK
C. To be honest, neither
D. Generally, I’m not sure
19、—Why did you move to this village?
—To _____ the traffic and noise in the city.
A.get along B.get away C.get along with D.get away from
20、The 1930s, when he was in his twenties, ________ the sufferings that the Chinese were bearing from the war.
A．observed
B．witnessed
C．proved
D．supplied
21、“What do you want to be when you grow up?” When I was a kid, I was afraid of the question. I never had a good answer. Grown-ups always seemed terribly disappointed that I wasn’t dreaming of becoming something great, like a film-maker or a spaceman.
In college, I finally realized that I didn’t want to be one thing. I wanted to do many things. So I became an organizational psychologist. My job is to fix other people’s jobs. And I think that asking kids what they want to be does harm to them.
First, the question forces kids to define (界定) themselves in terms of work. When you’re asked what you want to be when you grow up, it’s not socially acceptable to say a “father”, or, a “mother”. This might be one of the reasons that while many parents say that what they value most is to care about others, their kids believe that success is more important. When we define ourselves by our jobs, our worth depends on what we achieve.
The second problem is that it tells kids there is one calling out there for everyone. Although having a calling can bring people joy, research shows that searching for one leaves students feeling lost. After the actor Chris Rock heard a teacher tell high schoolers, they could be anything they want to be, he asked, “Lady, why are you lying to these children?” Maybe four of them could be anything they want to be, but the other 2,000 had better learn how to weld (焊接). He added, “Tell the kids the truth. You can be anything you’re good at.”
I’m all for encouraging kids to dream big. But it is no good asking kids what they want to be. Instead, invite them to think about what kind of person they want to be -- and about all the different things they might want to do.
【1】How did the author feel when he was asked the question?
A．Angry.
B．Stupid.
C．Uneasy.
D．Disappointed
【2】What is one problem with the question according to Paragraph 3?
A．Kids may put success first.
B．Kids may stop dreaming big.
C．It makes kids refuse to grow up.
D．It makes kids depend more on others.
【3】What can be inferred from Chris Rock’s words?
A．Nobody is perfect.
B．Not everyone has a calling.
C．Nothing is impossible.
D．Nobody can succeed without working hard.
【4】What does the author suggest grown-ups do?
A．Teach kids some useful skills.
B．Let kids know more about society.
C．Encourage kids to try to achieve a lot.
D．Ask kids to consider different possibilities.
22、With the temperature rising and the world coming back to life, what’s better for the weekend to sit on a bench in a park and enjoy some good books? Just check out our newest releases on the way and expect a fruitful day!
From Scratch
By David Moscow
Adventurous Anthony Bourdainesque eaters and readers will appreciate David Moscow’s every word as he travels far (bye, Sea of Sardinia) and near (hello, Texas plains) to lean from farmer, hunters, fisherfolk and scientists about how our food reaches our plates.
Release Date: Apr. 30th
Price: Hardcover: $17.95 Paperback: $11.95
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
By Paul Newman
In 1986, Paul Newman tasked his best friend, Stewart Stern, with interviewing co-workers, family and friends for his memoir(回忆录), recently unearthed from Joanne Newman’s home nearly 15 years after her husband’s passing.
Release Date: Apr. 6th
Price: Hardcover: $19.95 Paperback: $15.95
The Boy and the Dog
By Seishu Hase
In this Japanese bestseller translated to English and French, a dog displaced by the 2011 tornado, enters the lives of the six different people who take him in during his five-year adventure to return to his owner.
Release Date: Mar. 26th
Price: Hardcover: $29.95 Paperback: $20.95
Cook as You Are
By Ruby Tandoh
The Great British Bake Off veteran Ruby Tandoh meets readers more than halfway to make quality home cooking accessible. Recipes range from people-pleasing meals for big groups to easy one-pot dinners for nights to yourself.
Release Date: Apr. 13th
Price: Hardcover: $12.95 Paperback: $10.95
Buy 3 or more books and save $5!
So, what are you waiting for? Hit us with your order and enjoy your free time!
【1】Which will you choose if you’re curious about harvesting crops?
A．From Scratch
B．The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
C．The Boy and the Dog
D．Cook as You Are
【2】How much will you spend at least for three different books?
A．$28.85.
B．$33.85.
C．$40.85.
D．$48.85.
【3】How may the readers feel after reading the dog’s story?
A．Sorrowful.
B．Grateful.
C．Entertained.
D．Touched.
23、As the coronavirus（冠状病毒）outbreak continues，many Americans are fearful of using public transportation. They are also looking for ways to get exercise without going to a gym. So, it may not be surprising that . the pandemic（疫情）has led to a major increase in bicycle sales.
In the US, bicycles at big stores have sold out. And small bicycle stores cannot keep up with demand for “family-style” bicycles: the low-cost, easy-to-ride models. “The bicycle industry is seeing its biggest sales increase since the oil crisis of the 1970s,” said Jay Townley, an industry expert. He compared the sale of bicycles to the rush to buy products like toilet paper at the start of the pandemic.
The rise in bicycle . sales is not happening just in the US. Italy has created bicycle paths for the growing number of people who want to avoid public transportation. In London, city officials plan to ban cars from some central roads. Bike shop owners in Manila say demand is even stronger than what they see at Christmas time.
Of course, you can only buy a bicycle if you can find one. In the US, the shortages now mean it may take many months to get a bicycle. High demand is not the only reason for the shortage. Many bicycle factories were shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. The increase in bicycle demand began in March as countries began to close down. In April, the sale of bicycles increased 200 percent in the US.
Joe Minutolo is the co-owner of Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop in Maine. He said he hoped the increased sales meant a change in the way people think about transportation. “People are having a chance to rethink things,” he said, “Maybe we'll all learn something out of this, and something really good will happen.”
【1】What change has the pandemic caused in Italy?
A．More bikes are sold than at Christmas time.
B．“Family-style” bicycles are in great need.
C．Cars are banned from some central roads.
D．New bicycle paths have been built.
【2】What can we know from Paragraph 4?
A．It's impossible to buy a bike.
B．Bike factories were closed in April.
C．High demand for bikes began in March.
D．It takes many months to produce a bike.
【3】What is Joe Minutolo's attitude towards the increased sales of bicycles?
A．Doubtful.
B．Positive.
C．Uncertain.
D．Critical.
24、Sunrise Hike
Saturday, October 21 6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
Enjoy sunrise from the hilltop as you learn about wildlife, plants, history and forest. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. To register by phone instead,call 630-933-7248.
Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Greene Road south of 79th Street. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 28 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
You and your family are invited to join the YMCA for a Halloween hike up Badger Mountain!
Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes!
Free shirts for the first 200 kids registered.
＊You must take away your shirt by 11:30 a.m. or it will be given away.
Cost: Trick or Treat is a Free Event
Discovery Hike: In Search of the Great Pumpkin
Thursday, October 26 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Ages 3-8
Fall is pumpkin time. Listen to a pumpkin story and learn how pumpkins grow. Then we will head out on the path in search of a little pumpkin just for you and maybe, just maybe, we will find the great pumpkin along the way. ＄7 per child.
Harvest Day Camp CAP
Monday, October 31 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Harvest Camp is an opportunity for children aged 5-13 to find the wonder of autumn at Keystone Science School and enjoy all the fun the Halloween season offers. We’ll explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall. As always, our programming is focused on building skills, knowledge, and confidence. Day Camp ＄0.00.
【1】In which activity can children get free shirts?
A．Discovery Hike.
B．Trick or Treat.
C．Sunrise Hike.
D．Harvest Day Camp CAP.
【2】What can children do on October 26?
A．Learn the growth about pumpkin.
B．Enjoy the fun of Halloween.
C．Protect wildlife and forest.
D．Hike with their parents.
【3】What can we learn about these activities?
A．Only children can take part.
B．They are to celebrate Halloween.
C．They are held in the same season.
D．They are held in a mountain.
25、The Last Robot-Proof Job in America?
You can get most food, such as warm cookies or vodka, to your doorstep in minutes. But try getting a red snapper (红鲷鱼). Until recently, if you could obtain it, it would likely have been pre-frozen and shipped in from overseas.
A new tech startup is aiming to ____________this situation. Based inside the Fulton Fish Market, a seafood wholesale market, the startup, called FultonFishMarket.com, allows customers across the whole country, both restaurants and individuals, to buy from the market. The fish is shipped ____________, rather than frozen, thanks to an Amazon advanced logistics system. Mike Spindler, the company’s C.E.O., said recently, “I can get a fish to Warren Buffett, that’s as fresh as if he’d walked down to the pier (码头) and bought it that morning.”
There is one thing, ____________, that the sophisticated logistics system cannot do: pick out a fish. If Warren Buffett orders a red snapper, the company needs to ____________ that his fish is actually red snapper, and not some other. According to the ocean-conservation organization, more than 20% of the seafood in restaurants and grocery stores in America is ___________. For this task, the company has employed Robert DiGregorio, a forty-seven-year veteran of the business, who possesses a blend of judgement and ___________ knowledge that, so far, computers have yet to replicate.
“___________ the food-safety stuff, our business could be any market from the last three thousand years of human history,” Spindler told me. He is experienced in the ___________ business. When he arrived at the fish market in 2014, people were cautious. “They thought selling fish on the Internet was___________.” DiGregorio said, speaking for the fishmongers(鱼贩). “They didn’t see how it could possibly work.” Five years ago, DeGregorio didn’t know how to use a computer, but when the Web-site people arrived at the market, he sensed an opportunity. Together, they’ve created a human-machine fish-buying operation.
By 1 a.m. each night, the company collects __________ from around the country and sends them to DiGregorio. He heads into the market, carrying his tablet computer. The company’s algorithms（算法） ___________ data on their sources and can tell DiGregorio, for example, which stall to go to get the best tuna (金枪鱼). The computer is a “learning system,”, so if DiGregorio makes a choice it didn’t ___________, it asks, “Was the fish not available? Was it damaged?” All that information is fed back in for next time.
Then, what can a fishmonger see that a computer can’t? DeGregorio showed me his part of the ___________ process. “I’m assessing a few things,” he said. First, ___________. Fish should have “nice” slime(粘液). Then, smell. He sniffed the air above the box. “when fish goes bad, it smells like ammonia.” Besides, to get the best stuff, “Fishmongers have to have a relationship with you. To trust you.” He added.
Is he ever __________being replaced by the learning system of computers? DiGregorio shrugged. “By the time they invent a computer that can do what I can do,” he said, “I’ll be dead.”
【1】
A．maintain
B．remedy
C．substitute
D．recognize
【2】
A．free
B．overseas
C．separate
D．fresh
【3】
A．therefore
B．otherwise
C．however
D．thus
【4】
A．ensure
B．propose
C．concede
D．remind
【5】
A．overpriced
B．misidentified
C．displaced
D．modified
【6】
A．computer
B．cuisine
C．fish
D．marketing
【7】
A．Rather than
B．Thanks to
C．Except for
D．Prior to
【8】
A．fund-raising
B．online-grocery
C．fish-selling
D．non-profit
【9】
A．significant
B．worthy
C．responsible
D．ridiculous
【10】
A．sales
B．orders
C．alternatives
D．statistics
【11】
A．analyze
B．supply
C．prioritize
D．feed
【12】
A．require
B．process
C．predict
D．value
【13】
A．calculation
B．decoding
C．correction
D．selection
【14】
A．smash
B．touch
C．wipe
D．roll
【15】
A．concerned about
B．eager for
C．delighted with
D．capable of
26、假如你刚刚完成乘坐火车穿越加拿大的旅行，现在和班级同学分享你的旅行经历，介绍旅行路线。要点如下：
1. 旅行路线及沿遍各地特点：温哥华气候温和，群山包围；落基山脉壮丽的山峰，众多野生动物栖息；安大略省(Ontario)首府多伦多(Toronto），登上CN Tower眺望安大略湖，远处尼亚加拉瀑布(Niagara Falls)水雾缭绕。唐人街是著名景点。终点魁北克，浓厚法国文化与传统，一个融合城市生活与自然，户外探险与文化体验的城市。
2. 旅行的意义。
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