1、Researchers are now conducting hibernation experiment and can use chemicals to put living cells into sleep-like state_____ they don’t age.
A. for which B. that
C. where D. which
2、The Nintendo Switch released a game in 1995, and over the past two years, a new system______ its player a chance to play the game better.
A.gives B.has given
C.would have given D.given
3、We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.
A. may B. can C. might D. should
4、None of the underwater workers has been harmed by the great fish. ______, most fish were so friendly that they played with the instruments.
A. Instead B. Even though C. However D. Though
5、--- Well, I can’t get over how different the weather is here.
---- ________ . It always takes time to get used to a new place,
A. Don’t worry B. No problem C. Never mind D. Come on
6、—Credit cards are________ useful when traveling.
—True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.
A.particularly
B.partly
C.exactly
D.gradually
7、To ______ the turkey, people often prepare other things, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes (土豆泥), and pumpkin or apple pie.
A.come across B.go with C.search for D.figure out
8、When faced with a big challenge ________ potential failure seems to hide at every corner, maybe you've heard this advice before: “Be more confident.”
A. where B. whose C. which D. of which
9、________, fiction is often more interesting than the truth.
A.Impossibly
B.Generously
C.Necessarily
D.Admittedly
10、People complain that decisions to approve or deny a permit are often ______ rather than based on fixed criteria.
A.appropriate
B.conscious
C.arbitrary
D.controversial
11、The trip aims to provide the children with a________ of the countryside first-hand.
A.taste
B.reach
C.touch
D.load
12、A proposal has been put forward at a recent video conference _____ measures be taken to raise the citizens’ awareness of traffic safety.
A. that B. as C. when D. which
13、After Jack ________ some e-mails, he started working on his report.
A. sends B. has sent C. had sent D. would sent
14、— The rent of our flat will see a 20% rise this year?
— Yes. That’s ______ I have compromised with the flat owner.
A. what B. where
C. how D. when
15、He ______ it on schedule, but somehow he fell behind.
A. must have done B. might finish
C. could have finished D. could finish
16、You’ll find this map of great ________ in helping you to get around in London.
A.value B.effect C.concern D.vision
17、After three months of hard work, I'd like to go to a nice small town for my holiday, especially ________with a sea view.
A.it B.one C.the one D.that
18、Some restaurants are happy to provide a free cake if you let them know in advance that you ________a group for a birthday party.
A.will be bringing
B.have brought
C.have been bringing
D.were bringing
19、______________ to the party, Nancy was very upset.
A. Having not been invited B. Not having invited
C. Having not invited D. Not having been invited
20、-The online shopkeeper has made an apology for his rude behavior.
-OK. If you’re still not satisfied, you can _______ compensation.
A. claim B. afford
C. sacrifice D. dismiss
21、Koziol Lab Job Advert
----Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing
The Koziol lab is seeking highly motivated candidates with diverse backgrounds interested in applying different approaches to investigating fundamental questions in biology and brain research. Candidates with a background and interest in at least one of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
(a)Molecular Biology
(b)Bioinformatics
(c)Mass Spectrometry
(d)Neurobiology
(e)Engineering / Microfluidics
We are interdisciplinary (跨学科)team. Depending on background and interest, the successful candidate can undertake different projects focusing on the subjects above.
OUR RESEARCH
We are addressing the following questions:
(1)How can information or memory be stored in the brain?
(2)How can cells communicate with each other?
(3)What changes occur in the brain during development, ageing or in disease?
BENEFITS
Salary and benefits for research assistants are based on experience and qualifications. For internships (实习工)and students, stipends (津贴)are available. We have strong administrative support who can assist with housing, visas and other personal matters.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
The candidate must have or is about to obtain a Master degree in a relevant field, such as Molecular Biology, Informatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, Neurobiology, Biology, Medicine or related field.
LOCATION & WEB
26 Science Park Road, ZGC Life Science Park, Changping District, Beijing 102206, China
Koziol Laboratory Website:
www.DNALaboratory.org
CIBR Institute Website:
en.cibr.ac.cn
【1】Who are encouraged to apply for the job?
A.Those who are good at English.
B.Those who are interested in Biology.
C.Those who do well in Neurobiology.
D.Those who used to work as engineers.
【2】Who are most likely to benefit from their research ?
A.Disabled workers.
B.Inexperienced doctors.
C.Drivers with eyesight problems.
D.Students with memory problems.
【3】What do we know about the job advertisement?
A.All applicants will have the same and fixed salary.
B.Only those with a master degree can apply for the job.
C.Required educational backgrounds are necessary for applicants.
D.Applicants have to present application forms to the two websites.
22、Is Listening to a Book Better than Reading It?
Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading space, ignoring the world around you, absorbed in a tale. You read the introduction, instantly became interested and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books vs. e-books vs. audiobooks. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book?
【1】 There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social awareness. So, whichever way you’re reading, there are definitely benefits.
But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes — that’s physical books and e-books. 【2】 This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely. Add to this the fact that with physical books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders, which will likely happen at some point or other.
On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a fellow feeling as you hear the emotion of the narrator. 【3】 Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, increasing the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more. Yet, going back to attention period, with an audiobook it’s true that it’s much harder to go back and listen again.
【4】 Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience.
A.They help us become continuous readers.
B.They can help to remember information better.
C.Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain.
D.We can more easily understand the changes in tones.
E.All in all, it seems that there are advantages to both physical books and audiobooks.
F.According to a research from Oxford University, audio books affect our reading reaction most.
23、 If you’ve ever taken a handwritten prescription(处方) from a doctor, it seems that you can never make sense of the letters. Bad handwriting almost seems like a requirement for graduating medical school.
However, it’s not like only people with bad handwriting are attracted to the medical field. Ruth Brocato, MD, primary care doctor with Mercy Medical Center says she went from winning a handwriting award in grade school to having totally unreadable handwriting now. So why?
For one thing, doctors have to write more than just about any other job. Long days plus tons of writing equals a very tired hand. Most doctors’ handwriting gets worse over the course of the day as those small hand muscles get overworked, says Asher Goldstein, MD, pain management doctor with Genesis Pain Centers. If doctors could spend an hour with every patient, they might be able to slow down and give their hands a rest. But the fact is, most physicians are rushing around to the next patient. With so many patients to see in a limited time, doctors are more concerned with getting the information down than perfecting their handwriting.
The jargon (术语) that doctors deal with also lends itself to bad handwriting. For instance, QD is shorthand for a Latin phrase meaning “one a day” and TID means “three times a day.” Your pharmacist would know exactly what your doctor meant, but you’d probably just write it off as chicken scratch.
Now, doctors are moving toward electronic medical records to cut down on errors. No studies have looked into whether the yearly death rate from wrong prescriptions has gone down, but doctors agree there’s less chance for errors.
Of course, typing everything isn’t perfect either. There’s still the possibility of entering, say, 30 instead of 300. While we’re all for electronic medical records, we’ll write by hand whenever we can. Now, learn about these secrets hospitals don’t want to tell you—but every patient should know.
【1】How many reasons are mentioned in the passage to explain why doctors are likely to have bad handwriting?
A.One. B.Two.
C.Three. D.Four
【2】Which of the following statements is true?
A.Only people with bad handwriting are attracted to the medical field.
B.Most doctors’ handwriting gets better over the course of the day.
C.QD is shorthand for a Latin phrase meaning “three times as day”.
D.There is less chance for errors by using electronic medical records.
【3】What’s the author’s attitude towards handwritten prescriptions?
A.Supportive. B.Disapproving.
C.Indifferent. D.Concerned.
【4】What’s the best title for the passage?
A.No time left for doctors to write well.
B.Secrets that hospitals don’t want to tell you.
C.Reasons why most doctors have bad handwriting.
D.Errors reduced by using electronic medical records.
24、 Brecon Beacons YAC has an amazing opportunity for budding(崭露头角的) archaeologists of all ages, in Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. Thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, professional archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong will be investigating an archaeological mystery and they need your help.
Romans?
“The site is a bit of a mystery”, Frank Giecco from Wardell Armstrong said. “There is a very nice cropmark recorded on the site that has got lots of people very excited. Geophysicists failed to find anything relating to the cropmark. There is anecdotal evidence of Roman material being found, but nothing is officially recorded. We hope to finally answer the question of what is in this field, during the two weeks on site. Is there evidence of any Roman occupation on the site? Can you help us find out?”
Get involved
This is an opportunity for both adults and children to take part in field walking and trial trenching (small hand-dug test pits for children). No experience is necessary, training will be provided by the professional archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong, and all equipment will be provided. Volunteers can attend for as few or as many days as they wish, but they do need to book a place.
For more information, and to book your place, please contact Norman Kirtlan at sunderlandforgottenstones@gmail.com.
【1】If you intend to take part in the activity, you ________.
A. will be charged for using equipment
B. will be coached by experts in the field
C. should have worked with archaeologists before
D. should spare two weeks to stay at the site
【2】What’s the main purpose of the passage?
A. To seek funding for archaeological research.
B. To appeal for help in proving findings based on anecdotal evidence.
C. To find volunteers to help solve an archaeological mystery.
D. To organize volunteers to help sort our data on the Roman occupation.
25、 Vlogging is an increasingly popular activity. And it’s no wonder that with so many_________ vloggers sharing personal experiences in their countries online, young Chinese people have_________ to hear their stories. But what makes American Jerry Kowal_________ outstanding as such an influential vlogger?
In videos, Kowal offers his sincere_________ into current events to his over 53 million followers on video sharing platform Bilibili. _________ other vloggers who tend to focus on one topic, his videos_________ various issues, such as governance, pandemic and_________. After leaving Chengdu for New York in January, Kowal posted_________ America’s measures serve to face the COVID-19 outbreak, having visited local hospitals_________ at the risk of getting infected.
As a responsible citizen journalist, Kowal is deeply concerned about__________ issues. During the protests triggered by George Floyd, an innocent and__________ African American who died while in police custody(拘捕), Kowal__________ questions from his fans about his perspectives and attitude toward this situation. Kowal uploaded an informative video clip explaining that he believed this event was a__________ of racial bias and police violence.
“Vlogs help people learn the culture of other countries...”__________ by CCTV on June 10, he put, “the US, China and everything have all__________ my fancy, which inspires me to tell people what I have seen.”
A.foreign
B.familiar
C.special
D.fine
A.dropped in
B.taken in
C.put in
D.tuned in
A.little
B.almost
C.that
D.enough
A.approval
B.expectation
C.admission
D.insight
A.Besides
B.Against
C.As
D.Unlike
A.checked
B.undertook
C.addressed
D.spared
A.reputation
B.racism
C.evaluation
D.dignity
A.what
B.how
C.why
D.when
A.bravely
B.patiently
C.eagerly
D.relaxedly
A.recreational
B.cultural
C.financial
D.social
A.unhealthy
B.unaffected
C.unarmed
D.unkind
A.preferred
B.encountered
C.recommended
D.ignored
A.result
B.misunderstanding
C.improvement
D.start
A.invited
B.interviewed
C.encouraged
D.praised
A.taken
B.predicted
C.controlled
D.missed
26、前不久我市教育机构开通了“重庆一诊”微信公众号,正在举办主题征文活动,请你以 Penny and penny laid up will be many 为题,写一篇英语短文投稿。
要求:
1. 你对这句话的理解;
2. 你将如何践行这句话。
注意:
1. 词数 80 左右;
2. 文章的标题已给出(不计词数)。
Penny and penny laid up will be many.
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