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1、The boy played the piano so ________ that all the audience stood up and clapped their hands.
A.good B.well C.better D.best
2、________ some teenagers don’t realize is ________ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.
A．That; how
B．Which; what a
C．What; what
D．What; how
3、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
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、 句意：Jack Ma is ambitious about his firm’s future, ______ that Alibaba’s achievements will one day top Walmart.
A. says B. to say C. saying D. said
6、Professional skills are tools like a knife or a hammer. You need ______ to complete the things you want to do.
A.it B.that C.them D.ones
7、Before you hand in your final report, ________ there are no spelling mistakes.
A. make sure B. to make sure
C. made sure D. making sure
8、In 2016, I wrote a book, After 9/11，about my experiences and _______of over a dozen of my former classmates.
A.that B.those C.the one D.ones
9、Simon put up a picture of Jordan beside his bed to keep himself ________ of his own dreams.
A．reminding
B．to remind
C．reminded
D．remind
10、--Can I use the telephone on the table, sir?
--Under no circumstances _________ to use the telephone in the office for personal affairs.
A. anyone is allowed B. nobody is allowed
C. is anyone allowed D. is nobody allowed
11、_______ early warnings from forecasters, residents were able to prepare and no deaths or serious injuries were reported.
A. In spite of B. According to
C. Regardless of D. Thanks to
12、QQ, _________ you can chat with your friends, makes communication easy.
A.as B.which C.that D.where
13、— We would appreciate it if you could stay for lunch.
— Sorry, I . I have another appointment.
A．won’t
B．shan’t
C．can’t
D．mustn’t
14、The massive appeal of China’ s online literature has also ________ its reach to millions of readers worldwide.
A.evolved B.slipped C.extended D.shaped
15、We are living in an age most of things are done on cell phones.
A. which B. that
C. whose D. when
16、All agree,in the fierce competition,honesty is a vital__________of her success.
A.evidence B.element C.concept D.criterion
17、He was about to leave the office for home________someone knocked the door and asked for some help.
A.until B.when C.as D.while
18、If we had phoned the rescue service in time, we ________ on the motorway right now.
A. weren’t trapped
B. wouldn’t be trapped
C. hadn’t been trapped
D. wouldn’t have been trapped
19、I still have a few sweet memories of my childhood; ________, I remember times when I explored caves in the mountains with my friends.
A．in turn
B．by chance
C．in particular
D．by contrast
20、The quality of life is a(n) ________ survey to individuals or group’s physical functions, and psychological and social adaptation.
A.representative B.productive C.impressive D.comprehensive
21、 An independent college claimed to have become the first school in England to make Chinese a compulsory (强制的) subject for its pupils.
Richard Cairns, the headmaster of Brighton College, said the move aims to recognize the importance of China as the world’s fastest growing economy.
Chinese will become one of the core subjects at the 1,200-pupil college from September. At present the school has only a “handful” of native Chinese students, but it hopes to attract more in the future.
Mr Cairns, who made the announcement in his first week as head of the high-achieving college, said, “One of my key tasks is to make sure that the pupils at Brighton College are equipped for the realities of the 21st century, and one of those realities is that China has the fastest growing economy in the world.
“China has replaced Britain as the world’s fourth-largest economy. We in Britain need to face up to this challenge, see it for the trading opportunity that it is, and ensure that our nation’s children are well-placed to thrive (茁壮成长) in this new global reality.
“A better understanding of the language and culture of China will be hugely important to the advantage of the children of Brighton College.”
Mr Cairns said he hoped the Chinese children already at the college would help and encourage their fellow pupils to learn their language.
In order to lead the way, Mr Cairns, a historian from Oxford, plans to take part in the first Chinese class as a pupil. “I have agreed to join the first Chinese class as a pupil. I think it is the best way for me to show the pupils here how important I regard this new addition to our core subjects.”
【1】The passage mainly tells us ________.
A．how to face up to new challenges in the 21st century
B．the realities of the 21st century
C．the fastest growing economy in the world
D．about a school which will make all its pupils learn Chinese
【2】The college makes its students learn Chinese mainly because ________.
A．Chinese is a language spoken by the largest population in the world
B．it realizes the importance of China as the world’s fastest growing economy
C．Chinese is the easiest language for the students
D．there are many native Chinese students at the college
【3】What is Mr Cairns’ attitude towards the development of China?
A．He sees it to be a threat.
B．He thinks of it as a danger.
C．He considers it to be an opportunity.
D．He regards it as an encouragement.
【4】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A．The Chinese students at the college have already helped their fellow students to learn Chinese.
B．The school is the first in England to make Chinese a compulsory subject.
C．Mr Cairns has just been made head of this high-achieving college.
D．In Mr Cairns’ opinion, learning Chinese will be a great help to his students.
22、It is an ancient Chinese tradition to cherish grain. In ancient China, farming promoted the development of civilization so people regarded grain as a God. The ancient people firmly believed that “food is the most important thing for the people”. The earth God “She” and the grain God “Ji” were the earliest gods worshipped by our ancestors and the country was called “Sheji”.
Chinese believe in food conservation. Scholars have strongly advocated that “every single grain is fruit of hard work” and nothing should be wasted. Strong daily practices are associated with “respecting” the grain. Families that run out of rice never leave their container completely empty. There is always a little rice left in it. Parts of the poultry (家禽) and livestock that are unsuitable to be the main dishes are always deliciously cooked.
Food also helps bring people together. In Chinese culture, “Ju” (get together)is a very particular word. There are many ways to get together, but the word “Can” is usually added to it in case of festivals, birthday celebrations, moving to new houses, weddings and funeral. “Ju Can”(get together and have dinner)is an important way for Chinese families to bond.
But these ordinarily frugal (节俭的) people often end up wasting food during “Ju Can”. Some reports show that the annual waste of grain in China is close to 6% of the total grain output, of which, the waste rate of a large party is as high as 38%. The food waste is driven by people’s flamboyant nature-they think the plates must be full and taking away packed food from a party is “disgraceful”. The dishes at a dinner party have become a symbol of a person’s wealth and having too many dishes at the menu has become fashionable, thus promoting waste.
Small to a person, a family, big to a country, the whole human race, to survive, to develop, we have to be frugal. Being frugal does not mean being mean, it simply means one is wise enough not to waste food. If the culture of diligence and frugality is more widespread in all countries, it would provide for a stronger foundation for national security and family happiness.
【1】Why does the author mention “Sheji” in Paragraph 1?
A．To prove China enjoys a long history.
B．To explain Chinese tradition of cherishing food.
C．To show farming promoted Chinese civilization.
D．To clarify who is the earliest god in China.
【2】What does the author intend to show with the example of parts of the poultry and livestock?
A．Chinese cuisine is diverse.
B．Chinese don’t waste food.
C．The ancient Chinese lived a difficult life.
D．Chinese are skillful at cooking delicious food.
【3】What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A．The disgraceful behaviour in “Ju Can”.
B．The human nature revealed in food waste.
C．How much food Chinese people waste in “Ju Can”.
D．The food waste in “Ju Can” and the reason behind it.
【4】The underlined word “flamboyant” in Paragraph 4 can be understood as .
A．showy
B．generous
C．unique
D．hardworking
【5】What does the author most likely want to tell us?
A．Farming is crucial to China’s development.
B．Food plays a vital role in bringing people together.
C．We should cherish food and form the habit of frugality.
D．We mustn’t leave the container completely empty in case of tunning out of food.
23、 Does reading depressing information online get you down? Put the phone away for an hour. Or, better yet, make it 24 hours--you might just get $2, 400 out of it.
RVW, a company that tests home services and products, is holding a 24-hour digital detox (脱瘾) challenge. They’ll pay their chosen challengers, who are “definitely into tech”, over ＄2000 to survive a whole day without screens.
The challenge is not as easy as it sounds. Those selected for the challenge will not only have to swear off their phones for the day, but television, gaming, computers, smart watches and smart home devices are also off-limits. However, the company clarifies, microwaves are still okay.
The challengers will receive safes to store their electronics in for the 24 hours, along with a $200 supermarket gift card to purchase a tech-free “survival kit,” the company wrote. Some survival kit suggestions from the company include a typewriter to replace computers, writing paper to replace texts, and paints and brushes to replace the fine art of the selfie. Challengers will have to review the survival kit and give feedback (反馈) on the experience after completing the challenge.
Screen time is a growing health risk. The company's challenge comes at a time when “screen time” has taken on new meaning. Nowadays, many people are forced to work remotely and students to study online, making screens more of a necessity than ever before. According to a 2019 report, US teens were spending an average of more than seven hours per day on screen media for entertainment alone. “We have a feeling someone out there needs a break,” the company wrote.
To apply, the company requests a bit of personal information and a 100-word question about why you're right for the challenge. Applications will be open until June 26 and winners will be announced on the company's website on June 29.
【1】According to the company, who will be chosen as the ideal challenger?
A．Thomas, who is an expert in home services.
B．Julie, who is a fan of printed newspaper.
C．Jackson, who is heavily in debt.
D．Antonia, who is addicted to online games.
【2】The underlined words “off-limits” can be replaced by ________.
A．broken
B．forbidden
C．limitless
D．useless
【3】What can be inferred about the survival kit?
A．It is one of the company's products.
B．It doesn't involve electronics.
C．It is specially designed for artists.
D．It is used to review the experience.
【4】Why did the company hold the challenge?
A．To advocate spending less time on screens.
B．To pay people to work or study offline forever.
C．To make people realize the necessity of screens.
D．To draw people’s attention to health risks.
24、Many of us are used to hearing stories of people being pickpocketed in busy places. But most of us are aware of the dangers, so we are safe – at least, we think we are.
According to a BBC report, a growing number of thieves are trying to “hack (侵入) our mind’s weaknesses” to get their hands on our possessions.
“In fact, the key requirement for a successful pickpocket isn’t having quick fingers,” said the report. By using psychology, some pickpockets are taking advantage of the loopholes(漏洞) in our brains.
Our lack of ability to multitask is one of the most important loopholes used by pickpockets, the report explains. While this can often be a good trait(特点), allowing us to focus on the most important details in our surroundings, “a good trickster can use it against you, ” said neuroscientist Auzana Martinez-Conde.
“It’s all about directing people’s attention toward something else,” said James Brown, who studies the tricks of pickpocketing. Confidence, the power of suggestion, and certain hand movements such as moving your hands in an arc (弧形) are all said to be things that fool us.
Groups of pickpockets use a common trick designed to create a scene and confuse victims.
The first gang member, a “blocker”, walks in front of the victim and suddenly bumps into them. A second member of the gang then bumps into both of them from behind and stages an argument with the “blocker”. In the confusion, both men steal what they can and pass it to a third thief who quickly runs off with the stolen goods.
Some thieves go even further to exploit our psychology by hanging out near signs reading “beware of pickpockets”. Since this is one of the last places people expect to be robbed, many check where their valuables are, giving away their location to thieves.
But according to Brown, as long as we don’t daydream in public, we shouldn’t be worried.
“A street thief will avoid like the plague(瘟疫)” people who are demonstrating（展现）a very open awareness of their environment,” he said.
【1】According to the BBC report, the main strategy of a successful pickpocket is________.
A. to distract victims
B. to give themselves multiple tasks to do
C. to focus on the most important details
D. to use swift hand movements
【2】When groups of pickpockets use their common trick, ________.
A. it is the third thief’s task to steal what they can from the victim
B. the victim usually doesn’t dare to argue with them
C. the victim usually gets confused and lets down his or her guard
D. two members bump into the victim from different directions at the same time
【3】Why do some thieves hang out near signs saying things like “beware of pickpocketers”?
A. They think it is more thrilling to steal in those areas.
B. Normally there are no police officers around.
C. They don’t know common people’s psychology.
D. They have a better chance of locating people’s valuables there.
【4】According to James Brown, which of the following types of person is more likely to be pickpocketed?
A. People who look weak.
B. People who are walking slowly.
C. People who are absent-minded.
D. People who are alert to their surroundings.
25、A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping culture you’ve never come across in China.
In the US, giving a little______money to service workers on top of your bill is a common ___.
Though US national law______that businesses pay workers at least $7.25 (45 yuan) per hour, employees receiving tips—often waiters and waitresses—are the exceptions. They____ only receive $2.13 an hour, and tips _____the difference. As the Wall Street Journal put it, “The American system of tipping holds the promise of great ____ for waiting staff.”
So how should you tip if you are in the US?
___you pay tips as a percentage of the bill. Offering an extra 15 percent of the______to the waiter or waitress in a restaurant and to the delivery man or woman is customary and_____. You can offer more for great service and less for ____ service.
Yet there is an______. For take-out food, you don’t have to______tips for the sellers. Tipsare not expected at fast food restaurants, cafés or ice cream shops either, though a tip jar_______be right by the cash register (收银机). Don’t feel obligated to throw some money in, remembering that it doesn’t hurt. Those workers do not________on tips.
Other service workers also receive tips. For taxi drivers, 15 percent is the norm (标准),_____if they help with your bags. The same goes for tour guides.
Today, you can even pay tips on a credit card. When receiving a copy of the bill to sign, you
are______to fill in how much you’d like to tip.
____thinking about when to tip and how much you should tip causes a big ______for many Chinese people, it’s important to______in mind that as long as you show respect and use your reasoning, things will be just ____ .
【1】A. good B. pocket C. extra D. lucky
【2】A. method B. practice C. way D. agreement
【3】A. requires B. believes C. hopes D. agrees
【4】A. rarely B. usually C. seldom D. always
【5】A. put up B. take up C. hold up D. make up
【6】A. praises B. prizes C. awards D. rewards
【7】A. Fortunately B. Naturally C. Normally D. Surprisingly
【8】A. bill B. note C. check D. tip
【9】A. expected B. limited C. illegal D. casual
【10】A. superb B. poor C. splendid D. new
【11】A. example B. incident C. exception D. opportunity
【12】A. provide B. pay C. charge D. demand
【13】A. need B. should C. must D. might
【14】A. put B. live C. work D. rely
【15】A. less B. bigger C. more D. smaller
【16】A. eager B. free C. willing D. delighted
【17】A. Though B. Now that C. As if D. When
【18】A. dilemma B. enjoyment C. headache D. change
【19】A. stay B. bear C. bring D. take
【20】A. terrible B. various C. valuable D. fine
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