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1、The Chinese government has made it clear________ it tries to achieve in space science in the next 5 years.
A.how B.that C.what D.which
2、—Fiona never fails to grasp any chance of promotion.
—She’s a woman of ________.
A. ambition B. attention
C. expectation D. reputation
3、Having a hobby does do good to you. It doesn’t matter what it is ______ it drives you to move forward.
A. if only B. in case
C. as long as D. in order that
4、—What if he failed in the next monthly examination again?
—I don’t know. ________ heart and be reduced ________ the class?
A. Will he lose; not to attending
B. Did he lose; to not attending
C. Had he lost; not to attending
D. Would he lose; to not attending
5、-- Is Lucy knocking at the door?
-- No. It ______ be Lucy. She is in France now.
A．needn't
B．can't
C．mustn't
D．daren't
6、Bach died in 1750, but it was not until the early 19th century __________ his musical gift was fully recognized.
A.when B.which C.that D.how
7、Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize, ________ is considered one of the highest international honours a person can receive.
A．that
B．what
C．which
D．where
8、When famous people say something silly or do something ______, the Internet will spread the news in no time at all and keep them alive forever.
A. comprehensive B. conservative C. ridiculous D. reasonable
9、Alibaba has become China’s largest online commercial company, ______ a profit of 1.47 billion yuan in 2010.
A. earns B. earning C. earned D. to have earned
10、You could get into a situation_________you have to decide immediately.
A.what B.which C.where D.that
11、The tax only affects people on incomes of over $200,000 - ________, the very rich.
A．in addition
B．for instance
C．in other words
D．on the contrary
12、Our company is seeking for a manager, especially ________ with creativity and imagination.
A. the one B. each
C. one D. that
13、Through comparison,he found that the location of the 117 known Maya cities ________to the positions of the stars.
A．correspond
B．appeal
C．subscribe
D．belong
14、I wonder ________ the equipment will be available in ten days.
A. that B. when C. whether D. where
15、Foreign species may ______some native species and even destroy and replace others.
A．cure
B．threaten
C．prevent
D．forbid
16、You needn’t be too concerned about what to wear to the party—it’s all _____ anyway, because you haven’t even been invited yet.
A. academic B. painful C. physical D. Economical
17、James was enjoying the art show, _________ his wife wanted to go home.
A.or B.for
C.so D.but
18、Watch out for injuries while exercising. Always stop you begin to feel any pain.
A. in order that B. even if
C. ever since D. as soon as
19、The witness told the police everything she had seen, being careful not to ______ any details.
A.put out B.give out C.leave out D.look out
20、______________ 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
21、Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons — for example, economic reasons — why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?
In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.
It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的) and do not like change.
Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.
【1】What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?
A. Most of them are too expensive to preserve.
B. They are more pleasing than modern buildings.
C. They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area.
D. Some of them are not attractive.
【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?
A. Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in.
B. We should reproduce the same old buildings.
C. Buildings should not dominate their surroundings.
D. No one understands why people speak against new buildings.
【3】By “move things forward” in the last paragraph, the author probably means “________”.
A. destroy old buildings
B. put things in a different place
C. choose new architectural style
D. respect people’s feelings for historical buildings
【4】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain why people dislike change.
B. To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.
C. To warn that we could end up living in caves.
D. To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings.
22、The Book Hive
Norwich
As well as being a favourite of celebrities, this is a front-runner for the nation’s prettiest bookshop, with an expansive glass shopfront and colourful art decorating the walls. It’s home to thousands of hand-selected titles, with an especially impressive art-and-design collection. Owner Henry Layte says, “The Book Hive is like an old-fashioned bookshop, but it’s also contemporary, stylish and fun!”
Mr B’s Reading Emporium
Bath
A huge part of the charm (魅力) of this place is Mr B himself — a former bank trader who gave it all up in 2006 to share his passion for the written word. His enthusiasm must be infectious because his staff are similarly cheerful, handwriting personal notes to the overflowing shelves. “You can drop in anytime,” says one employee. “And we pride ourselves on championing lesser-known titles.”
Barter Books
Northumberland
Under the roof of the Victorian Station lie the free-standing bookshelves, homely carpets and open fires that make up Barter Books. In addition to the thousands of second-hand titles in this bookstore, there are more than 40 glass cases housing rare books. Visitors can also see the Writers Mural-life-size literary figures painted high up on the walls. See if you can spot Charlotte Bronte and Charles Dickens.
Much More Books
Shropshire
Situated in the market town Much Wen lock, Much More Books is the epitome (缩影) of an antiquarian shop. Most surprisingly, historic buildings, an inclusive and well-thumbed collection, and even a book-finder service combine to make you feel as if you’ve stepped back a few centuries. Every type is covered, with lots of local-interest titles thrown in. You can even add to your music collection with their selection of vinyls and CDs.
【1】What do The Book Hive and Barter Books have in common?
A．They provide second-hand books.
B．They are decorated like homes.
C．They have art works on their walls.
D．They are favored by big figures.
【2】What will impress you most when you enter Much More Books?
A．The music CD.
B．The ancient style.
C．The rare antique.
D．The dynamic staff.
【3】What is the text?
A．An advertisement for books.
B．A collection of book reviews.
C．An introduction to well-known writers.
D．A recommendation for famous bookshops.
23、“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. Whitney Goodman, another licensed psychotherapist, 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.
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 set me aside, 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 interrupts connection.
C．It can harm people who are going through difficult times.
D．Expressing toxic positivity to others may look like offering them a simple solution.
E．They become more intense and can also 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.
24、The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of any democracy. Yet, for too long, too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right simply because of the color of their skin.
Fifty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson signed a law to change that. The Voting Rights Act broke down legal barriers that stood between millions of African Americans and their constitutional right to cast ballot(投票). It was, and still is, one of the greatest victories in our country’s struggle for civil rights. But it didn’t happen overnight. Countless men and women marched and organized, sat in and stood up, for our most basic rights. For this, they were called agitators(挑拨者) and un-American; they were jailed and beaten. Some were even killed. But in the end, they reaffirmed (重申)the idea at the very heart of America: that people who love this country can change it.
Our country is a better place because of all those heroes did for us. But as one of those heroes, Congressman John Lewis, reminded us in Selma this past March, “There’s still work to be done.” Fifty years after the Voting Rights Act, there are still too many barriers to vote, and too many people trying to erect（建立） new ones. We’ve seen laws that roll back early voting, force people to jump through hoops to cast a ballot or lead to legitimate (合法的) voters being improperly purged from the rolls. Over the years, we have seen provisions (规定) specifically designed to make it harder for some of our fellow citizens to vote. In a democracy like ours, with a history like ours, that’s a disgrace. That’s why, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, I’m calling on Congress to pass new legislation to make sure every American has equal access to the polls.
It’s why I support the organizers getting folks registered in their communities. And it’s why, no matter what party you support, my message to every American is simple: get out there and vote—not just every four years, but every chance you get, because your elected officials will only heed(留心) your voice if you make your voice heard. The promise that all of us are created equal is written into our founding documents but it’s up to us to make that promise real. Together, let’s do what Americans have always done: Let’s keep marching forward, keep perfecting our union, and keep building a better country for our kids.
[From Obama Weekly Address Aug 8th , 2015]
【1】Many Americans were denied the right to vote simply because _____.
A. they were unwilling to go out and vote
B. they were agitators and un-American
C. too many people tried to erect new barriers
D. the color of their skin was different
【2】What message does President Barack Obama want to convey in this speech
A. The President underlined that all people are created equal.
B. The President celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
C. The President reaffirmed the commitment to protecting the right to vote.
D. The President called on everyone to seize every chance to elect officials.
25、 Parker Stewart, a 16-year-old boy, is from Sayre School in the United States. He wanted his study on the _______ to have an impact on the community.
In order to “_______ the carbon footprint,” Stewart planned to produce enough solar energy to _______ the school’s science labs. Now his plan is to happen. The installation (安装) of 30 solar panels is _______ for late November.
As he began his research, he _______ a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the _______ receives each day. Based on how much sunlight it receives, Stewart found his school building was the _______ location.
At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, Parker first _______ an energy audit (测算) to see how much energy a _______ lab uses per day. Then, he started his research, ________ a local installer of solar panels to do the job.
Parker lacked money for ________ the project. He convinced Sayre’s headmaster to ________ him after explaining the ________ of solar power for the school and community.
Since Sayre provided the seed money to the ________ of one panel, the project has ________ to a total of 30 panels. They will produce enough energy to ________ the four science labs on campus.
“It feels like a dream to think that an idea from my Environmental class will have this kind of ________,” said Stewart, expressing ________ for Wheeler’s help.
Wheeler said the success was ________ Parker’s efforts in the project from start to finish. “I’ve had other students talk about environmental suggestions, but Parker had the ________ to make it happen.” she said.
A．environment
B．carbon
C．sunlight
D．science
A．prevent
B．reduce
C．improve
D．increase
A．equip
B．power
C．provide
D．test
A．intended
B．meant
C．designed
D．scheduled
A．uploaded
B．responded
C．discovered
D．restore
A．location
B．lab
C．building
D．library
A．correct
B．popular
C．ideal
D．ordinary
A．predicted
B．evaluated
C．examined
D．performed
A．famous
B．typical
C．useful
D．distinct
A．contacting
B．recommending
C．reminding
D．telling
A．considering
B．planning
C．launching
D．developing
A．fund
B．monitor
C．guide
D．encounter
A．cost
B．price
C．bonus
D．benefit
A．renting
B．purchase
C．maintenance
D．folding
A．grown
B．added
C．led
D．turned
A．control
B．handle
C．run
D．manage
A．lesson
B．impact
C．profit
D．subject
A．admiration
B．envy
C．gratitude
D．surprise
A．connected to
B．close to
C．helpful to
D．due to
A．curiosity
B．honesty
C．optimism
D．determination
26、假设你是李华，一批英国高中生和你校学生一起参加了为期三周的中国诗词大会（the Chinese Poetry Competition）。现在，他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。
1. 回顾诗词大会期间的活动；
2. 谈谈感想或收获；
3. 表达祝愿与期望。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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