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1、Nantong has become one of the most_____cities in the Yangtze River Delta through innovation.
A.dynamic B.conservative C.primitive D.ethnic
2、A lot of migratory birds fly to the south in winter to ________from cold weather.
A．stay away
B．keep away
C．get away
D．break away
3、No matter how________, it is not necessarily lifeless.
A.dry may a desert be B.a desert may be dry
C.may a desert be dry D.dry a desert may be
4、________ for two days, Jessica managed to finish her project ahead of time.
A. To work B. Worked
C. To be working D. Having worked
5、There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds ______ they are not objectively true, and that giants, witches, two-headed dragons etc do not exist.
A. that B. what C. which D. when
6、The suggestion came from the chairman ______ the new rule ______.
A. what; was developed B. that; was developed
C. what; be developed D. that; be developed
7、Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.
A．fails
B．disappoints
C．controls
D．worries
8、If _____ for too long, the microscopic life (微生物) within the wrinkles and folds of our bed sheets can turn our bed into a “botanical park”, making us sick.
A. left B. is left C. being left D. to be left
9、Chen Zhongshi’s novels, like Bai Luyuan, about the lives in the west of China are all fantastic. You simply______ read them.
A. can B. need C. may D. must
10、The company and the effect brought about did great good to our business in the market.
A. it B. which
C. that D. what
11、_______by flowers and applause does not necessarily mean one is living a happy life.
A.Being accompanied B.Having accompanied
C.To be accompanied D.Accompanied
12、---Shall we go and see the museum?
---No, ________.
A．don’t mention it
B．not at all
C．never mind
D．it’s not worth it
13、The newly elected president required at the meeting that the problem ________ be solved before the National Day.
A. must B. need
C. can D. should
14、The building of an ecological civilization has entered a critical period, _________that requires more quality products to meet people’s demand.
A.it B.that C.one D.the one
15、---- I’ve had a bad cough recently.
----Me too. I’ve never experienced ______ of air pollution in cities before.
A. an acute problem B. a more acute problem
C. a most acute problem D. the most acute problem
16、It’s one thing to say we have a goal; it’s quite________ to actually act on it.
A．another
B．others
C．the other
D．other
17、The inner thoughts of the two young persons are revealed in the book, ______ both of them fail to express.
A. where B. when
C. who D. which
18、Though he started late. Mr. Guo played the piano as well as, if , Miss Liu.
A.not better than B.not better C.no better than D.better
19、Murdoch noted that US media are focusing on Xi’s upcoming state visit, from Tuesday to Friday, _______ Xi’s exchanges and interactions with all walks of life there.
A. as far as B. as long as
C. as well as D. as much as
20、Both Class 3 and our class won't be able to finish the work unless we ______________ each other.
A.come up with B.team up with
C.put up with D.catch up with
21、Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
The Centre’s ethos（价值观）is summed up nicely by the old Scottish proverb, “The story is told eye to eye，mind to mind and heart to heart.” The main draw is its programme of spoken- word performances, most of which take place in its 100- seat basement theatre. The storytelling does not just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots (Tiny Tales for one-to-three-year-olds).
Exit through the gift shop?
No gift shop! Better than that, the centre has an independent bookshop,which specialises in myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation , although contemporary material also abounds(大量存在). Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include Lari Don’s Serpents and Werewovles and Janis Mackay’s The Selkie Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Press’s superb compilation(编纂) of regional Scottish folk stories. There are also Scots’ versions of Harry Potter, as well as Roald Dahl’s The Twins.
Getting there?
The centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town，at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It is a five- minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses.
Value for money?
Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, with the average around￡8 for adults and￡6 for children. Cafe Voices, the centre's monthly storytelling night ,is￡5.
Opening hours
10 am-6 pm from Mondays to Saturdays; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.
【1】What can visitors do in the shop at the exit?
A．Enjoy classics.
B．Exchange folk stories.
C．Meet contemporary writers.
D．Talk about Harry Potter in Scots.
【2】What can be learned about transportation to the centre?
A．Public transportation is advised.
B．Self-driving is encouraged in the city centre.
C．Round-trip transportation is provided by the centre.
D．The nearest bus stop is next to Waverley railway station.
【3】If you want to visit the centre, when should you arrive?
A．Before 10 am.
B．Before 8 am.
C．Before 5:30 pm.
D．Before 6 pm.
22、Best Music Apps For 2020
Deezer
Launched in France, Deezer is a music streaming service that’s available for nearly every single platform you can think of. It’s available on Android and ioS devices, macOS and Windows desktop, xbox One, Roku, and via a web browser. It’s older than Spotify and Apple Music and is available in 182 countries. Deezer features a more diverse catalog of music than most competing apps. You can sign up for the free version or fork out $9.99 per month for the premium (优质的) version. The free option is ad-supported and can only be used on your tablet or computer.
Shazam
It’s not exactly a stand-alone music app. It’s more of a music detection app. If you don’t know the name of a song, Shazam listens to it and gives you the name of the artist and the song. This app works best when it’s paired with another streaming app. It recognizes songs and provides streaming and purchasing options from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and others. You can also view the lyrics of the detected songs. The Shazam app runs on iPhone, iPad, and most Android devices. Shazam is available for free and with no ads
Apple Music
Apple Music is the best music app for iPhone. You can also use it on all other iOS devices including the iPad, iPod, Apple watch, HomePod speakers, and on iTunes on your Mac or PC. The app is also available for Android users. The one outstanding feature of Apple Music is the “Connect” feature. This feature allows you to follow artists, bands, and individual creators so that you get a feed with all their updates. Subscription starts at $10 a month. There’s also a student option for $5 and a family option for $15. Apple Music doesn’t have a free plan, but you do get a free trial for a period of 3 months.
Spotify
Spotify is great when you want to use a music app offline. It’s available on Android and iOS devices, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, and NOOK. You could apply for a Spotify FREE membership where you can still access the huge collection of over 20 million songs. The only catch is that you have to listen to ads. And the ability to download songs is restricted to premium members. Spotify premium members are allowed to download songs for offline listening for only $10 a month. Get Premium Individual or Family plans including a Google Home Mini at no extra cost. But firstly, try any Spotify Premium plan free for 3 months.
【1】Who is the text mainly intended for?
A．Android users.
B．Music lovers.
C．App programmers.
D．Advertisers.
【2】Which of the following provides free trial for 3 months?
A．Deezer and Spotify.
B．Apple Music and Spotify.
C．Shazam and Apple Music.
D．Deezer and Shazam.
【3】What do the four apps have in common?
A．All free options are ad-supported.
B．Discounts are offered to student subscribers.
C．Lyrics of songs are limited to paid members.
D．Android devices are part of the working platforms.
23、 Seattle on Sunday became the first major US city to ban drinking straws(吸管), an environmentally friendly move that leaders hope will spark a nationwide conversation about small, everyday changes that people can make to protect the planet.
A decade ago, the city adopted a law requiring that all one-time-use food-service items be compostable(可分解的) or recyclable. But straws were exempted from that law because there were not many good alternatives. So the straws stayed, along with the environmental problems they cause.
Most plastic straws aren’t heavy enough to make it through industrial recycling sorters, and can ruin an otherwise good load of recycling. Or they end up getting blown out of trash cans and car windows and eventually wind up in the oceans, where they can hurt wildlife.
Strawless Ocean estimates that 71 percent of seabirds and 30 percent of turtles have some kind of plastic in their stomachs. The organization says plastic can increase the death rate of marine life by 50 percent.
Now customers at grocery stores, restaurants, food trucks, even institutional cafeterias have to find another way to get liquid into their mouths. Compostable paper straws are allowed under the ban. People who have a medical need to use a straw are not included.
Failure to obey may result in a US$250 fine, although city leaders said that the purpose of the law is more about raising awareness. In September, 150 businesses participated in Strawless in Seattle, an attempt to reduce the use of plastic straws. In that month alone, Strawless Ocean estimates, 2.3 million plastic straws were removed from the city.
“When you get your iced drink, you’re going to get a straw. When you get your wine, you’re probably going to get a straw,” said Dune Ives, executive director of the Lonely Whale Foundation, which led the campaign. “Imagine a world where we could stop consuming 500 million straws a day, just in America!” the campaign says. “Imagine a world that is less dependent on plastic. That’s change we can start today!”
【1】What does the underlined word “exempted” mean in the second paragraph？
A.To make something out of the list. B.To make something better than before.
C.To include something in a special list. D.To forgive someone who makes mistakes.
【2】What the problem may the drinking straws cause according to the passage?
A.They may make the trash cans dirty. B.They may destroy American recycling system.
C.They may cause much ocean wildlife in danger. D.They may cause many companies get fined.
【3】What is the attitude of the public towards the ban?
A.Many people are in favor of it. B.Many people pay no attention to it.
C.Some people are strongly against it. D.Only the government workers agree with it.
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Seattle becomes first major US city to ban straws.
B.Seattle successfully bans people from using straws.
C.Seattle has been working hard to protect the environment.
D.Imagine a world that is less dependent on plastic.
24、Student Tutoring Program: Stutor-Gram
The Student Tutoring Program (Stutor-Gram) is designed to help you succeed in your classes. Research has shown that students who actively participate in student-led tutoring can improve their grades by up to one full letter-grade over the course of a semester. Stutor-Gram can help you to earn your best possible grade.
All tutors in Stutor-Gram have earned A’s in the courses they tutor and have received special training approved by the National Tutoring Association (NTA). Stutor-Gram offers both individual and group tutoring.
Please Note: Tutoring works only if you work at it! To gain the full benefits from tutoring, you must attend your weekly tutoring session. Consider your schedule before requesting a tutor. You must commit to weekly tutoring sessions for the entire semester.
To Obtain a Tutor:
1. Report to the Tutoring Center, located in the administrative center.
2. Fill out a Request for Tutoring form for each course for which you desire a tutor. Fill out this form as completely as possible so your request can be handled quickly.
3. Tutors are appointed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Come early to ensure that you will get the tutor you need.
4. The tutor will contact you to arrange mutually (相互的) agreeable tutoring time.
5. All tutoring will take place at the Tutoring Center.
Stutor- Gram will offer tutors for the following courses this semester:
SCI 101 Biology
SCI 102 Chemistry
SCI 103 Physics
MATH A Concepts in Mathematics
MATH 101 Algebra
MATH 102 Geometry
ENGLISH 101 Writing Persuasive Essays
ENGLISH 102 Writing College Application Essay
We look forward to helping you make the grade!
【1】The author’s purpose in writing the text is most likely to ________.
A. inform B. describe
C. entertain D. persuade
【2】This text would be most helpful to students who ________.
A. attend a private high school
B. are interested in getting better grade
C. have graduated from high school
D. need a recommendation for college
【3】To obtain a tutor for more than one class, students must ________.
A. pay additional fees
B. call the tutoring office
C. report their plans to their teachers
D. fill out a separate form for each class
【4】After requesting a tutor, students should ________.
A. wait to be contacted
B. begin work on the first homework assignment
C. show up at the Tutoring Center for the first session
D. send a copy of their schedule to the Tutoring Center
【5】Which of the following courses can students take this semester?
A. SCI 101 and Math 103.
B. Math A and English 103.
C. SCI 103 and English 102.
D. SCI 102 and Math 103.
25、Optimism and pessimism are both powerful forces. Each of us must choose which we want to ______ our future and our expectations. We can choose to laugh or cry, bless or ______. It’s our decision: from which perspective do we want to view life? Will we look up in ______or down in desperation?
I believe in the upward look. I choose to ______the positive and skip right over the negative.
An optimistic attitude is not a luxury(奢侈品); it’s a(n) ______. The way you look at life will determine how you feel, how you perform, and how well you will get along with other people. ______, negative thoughts, attitudes, and expectations ______themselves; they become a self-fulfilling prophecy(预言). Pessimism creates a dark place where no one wants to live.
Years ago, I drove into a service station to get some gas. It was a beautiful day, and I was feeling great. As I walked into the station to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me, “ How do you feel?” That seemed like a(n) ______question, but I felt fine and told him so. “You don’t look well,” he replied. This ______me completely by surprise. A little ______confidently, I told him that I had ______felt better. Without hesitation, he continued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared yellow.
By the time I left the service station, I was feeling a little ______. About a block away, I ______over to the side of the road to look at my face in the mirror. How did I feel? Was I affected with jaundice(黄疸)? Was every all right? By the time I got home, I was beginning to feel a little nauseous(恶心). Did I have a bad liver? Had I ______some rare disease?
On another beautiful day, when I went into that gas station, feeling ______again, I figured out what had happened. The place had recently been painted a bright, distasteful ______, and the light reflecting ______the walls made everyone inside look as though they had hepatitis(肝炎)! I wondered how many other folks had ______the way I did. I had let one short conversation with a total ______change my attitude for an entire day. He told me I looked sick, and before long, I
was actually feeling sick. That single ______observation had a great effect on the way I felt and acted.
The only thing more powerful than negativism is a word of optimism and hope. When a whole culture adopts an upward look, incredible things can be accomplished.
【1】A. shape B. decide C. preview D. transform
【2】A. forgive B. curse C. praise D. regret
【3】A. vain B. anger C. action D. hope
【4】A. highlight B. analyze C. evaluate D. introduce
【5】A. necessity B. opportunity C. quality D. identity
【6】A. Actually B. Consequently C. Similarly D. Contrarily
【7】A. rely on B. feed on C. go on D. take on
【8】A. familiar B. ordinary C. odd D. easy
【9】A. got B. took C. stopped D. made
【10】A. more B. less C. quite D. too
【11】A. never B. ever C. once D. always
【12】A. uneasy B. unconcerned C. unsatisfied D. unaffected
【13】A. got B. came C. took D. pulled
【14】A. come up B. brought up C. picked up D. put up
【15】A. fine B. upset C. sick D. calm
【16】A. gray B. blue C. yellow D. red
【17】A. in B. over C. off D. through
【18】A. quit B. adapted C. answered D. reacted
【19】A. liar B. onlooker C. attendant D. stranger
【20】A. positive B. negative C. careful D. rigid
26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，便之构成一个完整的故事。
Yoghurt
It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. We were looking at a high of eight degrees that week, and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut down expenses so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight-year-old son didn’t understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn’t have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent’s money and makes me hate advertising.
I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It’s just yoghurt. What’s the big deal?” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt.
On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn’t seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then-bare hands holding a piece of cardboard, snot (鼻涕) frozen to his face, a worn-out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分为两段，开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised.
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Paragraph 2:
On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done.
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