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1、Though the twin brothers _______ each other in appearance, they are quite different in characters.
A.evaluate B.distinguish C.appreciate D.resemble
2、（2014·重庆）A smile costs _______, but gives much.
A.anything B.something
C.nothing D.everything
3、On the third floor there are two rooms, ________ used as a meeting-room.
A. the larger of which B. one of them
C. and a larger of them D. the largest one of which
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、________ people food, housing and jobs is what a government should first consider after a natural disaster happens.
A. Offered B. Offering
C. Offer D. Being offered
6、To the couple’s great surprise, the house was in a mess as if ______.
A. breaking into B. having broken into
C. broken into D. being broken into
7、What is the psychology behind your mindless scribbles (涂鸦)? If your flower, for example, has a large circular center, _____ expresses confidence and the enjoyment of a good social life.
A. which B. as C. this D. such
8、To ensure the safety of the passengers and improve the traffic conditions，a new law has ______ since April l.
A.come into effect B.put to use
C.bring to light D.come to power
9、－ There is still a copy of the book in the library. Will you go and borrow_______?
－ No, I'd rather buy ________ in the bookstore.
A. one; one B. it; one
C. one; it D. it; it
10、The police still haven’t found the lost child, but they’re doing all they .
A．can
B．may
C．must
D．should
11、–What do you think of your new ipad? --Good. I can’t find a ______ one.
A. worst B. best C. worse D. better
12、--- You didn't sleep well yesterday?
--- No, it was so cold. The fire in the fireplace________.
A．burnt out
B．put out
C．died out
D．went out
13、The sign on the wall of the library says, “No magazine is allowed out of the reading room”.
A. being taken B. to take
C. to be taken D. taking
14、---- I was reading A Dream of Red Mansions by Cao Xueqin yesterday, but I couldn’t understand it.
---- ______. It is classical literature, so take your time to enjoy it.
A. Don’t fly off the handle
B. You got me there
C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart
D. More haste, less speed
15、A great person is always putting others’ interests _________ his own.
A.below B.above C.in D.on
16、---Can you tell us your ______________ for happiness and a long life?
---Living every day to the full, definitely.
A.range B.recipe
C.record D.receipt
17、His work has received only a tiny mention in the newspaper; actually he__________more attention.
A.reserves B.deserves C.observes D.preserves
18、This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
A.production B.offer
C.range D.division
19、______ we’ll do is to leave a note for Mum to tell her we won’t be back till late.
A．That
B．Which
C．What
D．How
20、––Do you mind if I smoke here?
––I suggest you go to the separate room ______ for smokers.
A. to reserve B. reserving
C. reserved D. being reserved
21、 The first letter arrived dated March 31, 2020. It was from a close childhood friend, with whom I regularly keep in touch via those correspondence (通信) methods such as instant texts, FaceTimes and phone calls, as most young people do.
“The sun has set on our 15th day of quarantine (隔离),” my friend wrote, “Isn’t it crazy how quickly this has become the new normal?” Plus, he said, writing a letter could be a fun creative exercise to break up the boredom of those days. So I wrote back.
When I was in fifth grade, we had a pen-pal program with a class in Australia, but when the school year ended, my pal and I fell out of touch. Anytime I traveled afar, I tried to write to my family; somehow I always tended to get home before my letters did.
But at this particular moment, I’ve found it wonderful to write letters in the simplest way. In return, I’ll get something far more interesting than an ordinary account of my own days: a patchwork of pages that were sent to me by others, each one fresher than the last one.
A recent article reported a rise in snail mail and handwritten messages; the practice seems to be popular as people deal with sadness from the pandemic (流行病). More likely, it’s because we’re missing our friends and classmates; we’re so badly aching for the simple physical connections that the virus has taken away.
“When I got your letter, the first thing I wanted to do was to text you, but I quickly controlled myself,” another childhood friend wrote. “What an affront to text the person who writes to you.” I smiled as I pulled out a blank sheet to start my response. I like to think I’ll keep this up for as long as I can, or at least as long as someone is willing to write back.
【1】What did the author’s friend write in the letter according to paragraph 2?
A．The boring life in quarantine.
B．The need of social distancing.
C．The desire for a new normal life.
D．The way of doing creative exercise.
【2】What does the author want to prove through his past writing experience?
A．His regret to lose touch with his pal.
B．His less communication by letter now.
C．His preference to travel to a distant place.
D．His concern about his family even in trips.
【3】Why is the author in favor of writing letters?
A．It can help prevent viruses spreading.
B．Snail mail is a popular way to contact.
C．People can find comfort from it.
D．Physical connections can be avoided.
【4】What does the underlined word “affront” in the last paragraph mean?
A．Dishonesty.
B．Impossibility.
C．Disagreement.
D．Impoliteness.
22、HEARST CASTL, CA
Hearst Castle is open for tours daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Tour A -- The Grand Rooms
View the ground floor rooms of La Casa Grande where Mr. Hearst’s guests met their host and were entertained during their stay. See the Assembly Room, where guests met for cocktails, the Refectory, where meals were served, the Morning Room, Billiard Theater. Your knowledgeable guide will bring this big house to life sharing stories about Mr. Hearst, his many guests, and the art collection it contains.
Prices: Adults: $25.00; Children: $12.00.
Tour B – The Upstairs Suites (套房)
This tour features rooms on the upper floors of Casa Grande. Travel through guest suites on your way to the Library where Mr. Hearst housed a collection of 2,000-year-old Greek pots.
Visit Mr. Hearst’s private third floor suite including his bedroom and private study where he held business meetings. Learn about the genius of architect Julia Morgan and the way she put Mr. Hearst’s art collection into the design.
Prices: Adults: $20.00; Children: $10.00.
Tour C – Evening Tour
This tour allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as a visitor to the Castle in the 1930s might have. It features highlights from the experience, Upper Floors of Casa Grande, and Garden tours.
Evening tours are offered on most Fridays and Saturdays during March – May & October – December.
Prices: Adults: $36.00; Children: $18.00.
Tour D – Accessible Holiday Twilight
This tour is wheelchair accessible. Visitors who have difficulty climbing stairs, or who cannot stand or walk for extended period, may also benefit from this tour. Accessible transportation is provided from the Visitor Center to all areas of the Holiday at Hearst Castle tour. Call 866-712-2286 for additional information.
Prices: Adults: $30.00; Children: $18.00.
【1】Which place can you take your child to visit if you have not much available money?
A．The Morning Room.
B．The Upstairs Suites.
C．The Grand Rooms.
D．The Billiard Room.
【2】Which of the following is proper for you to take part in Tour C?
A．A Saturday in July.
B．A Saturday in April.
C．A Friday in January.
D．A Friday in September.
【3】Which is the best choice for disabled people?
A．Tour A.
B．Tour B.
C．Tour C.
D．Tour D.
23、 The amount of plastic pollution in the oceans is rapidly increasing. This is problematic, as at least 700 species of sea animals may mistake it for a tasty snack. While we know that some species seem to eat plastic because it looks like jellyfish or some other food source, less research has been carried out into what plastic smells like to marine animals.
But now, a study from the University of North Carolina has found that the coating of algae that naturally builds up on ocean plastics causes the rubbish to give off the scent of food.
The researchers took 15 loggerhead turtles, each around five months old, and placed them in a laboratory tank. They then piped in clean water, clean plastic, turtle food, and plastic that had been immersed in the marine environment for five weeks.
The turtles showed no reaction to the smell of clean water or clean plastic. But when they were exposed to the smell of ocean-soaked plastic 'or turtle food, they exhibited food-seeking behaviors like reaching their noses out of the water or showing increasing activities.
“This finding is the first demonstration that the smell of ocean plastics causes animals to eat them,” said Dr. Kenneth J Lohmann, who took part in the study. "It's common to find loggerhead turtles with their digestive systems fully or partially blocked because they've eaten plastic materials. There are also increasing reports of sea turtles that have become ill and stranded on the beach due to their ingestion of plastic."
According to the researchers, areas of the ocean with dense concentrations of plastic may trick turtles and other animals into thinking that there is an abundant food source. "Once these plastics are in the ocean, we don't have a good way to remove them or prevent them from smelling like food," said Lohmann.
【1】Why is plastic pollution posing a threat to marine animals?
A．It may eat up all jellyfish.
B．It may mislead them as food.
C．It may kill them with its smell.
D．It may trap 700 species of sea animals.
【2】What may attract the loggerhead turtles in the laboratory tank to search for food?
A．Sea water
B．Clear water
C．Brand-new plastic
D．Sea-soaked plastic
【3】What can be inferred from Lohmann's words in the last paragraph?
A．Turtles should be trained to be more intelligent.
B．Plastics should be kept from getting into the ocean at all.
C．An abundant food source should be offered to sea animals.
D．Researchers should come up with a solution to the current problem.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Ways Found to Remove Plastics
B．Loggerhead Turtles Faced with Food Shortage
C．Ocean Plastics- Trick or Treat?
D．Plastic Pollution- Compromise or Control?
24、We’ve all been in a position where life gets busy, schedules are difficult to coordinate and connecting with friends feels harder than ever. With some friendships, we may lose touch and want to reconnect. However，the more time that passes, the more uncertain it can feel if they want to hear from us.
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s time to reach out. Researchers found numerous benefits when reaching out to friends and old acquaintances. Especially if you’re unsure of how well they’ll receive hearing from you. The study, led by Dr Peggy Liu, is called The Surprise of Reaching Out: Appreciated More Than We Think. In the study, researchers posed the question: Do people accurately understand how much other people value being reached out to by someone in their social circle? To answer this question, researchers carried out 13 experiments with more than 5,900 participants. In the experiments, researchers measured how much people estimated their friends or acquaintances would appreciate them reaching out versus how much those on the receiving end did appreciate it. They also examined different forms of communication-phone calls, texts, emails, notes or even small gifts—and their impact.
Over the series of experiments, experts discovered a similar trend: those reaching out significantly underestimated how much their friends would appreciate hearing from them. Plus, the more unexpected the communication was, the more the friend on the receiving end appreciated it. “People are fundamentally social beings and enjoy connecting with others,” the researchers wrote.
In fact, what made these moments of reaching out so impactful was the effort they showed—no matter the form of communication. Dr Amie Gordon, a social psychologist at the University of Michigan, emphasises the importance of small moments and making efforts in relationships in a Psychology Today article. “In a busy life, these little moments might feel just like that—little moments that don’t really matter ... But each moment we ignore is a missed opportunity to connect and build up an emotional bank of positive moments.”
The science is clear—people appreciate the effort we put into our friendships. And we greatly underestimate it. One phenomenon that may explain why those who reached out underestimated their positive impact is because of “the liking gap”. Psychologist Terri Apter writes in Psychology Today that the liking gap is a tendency to “how we often underestimate other’s responses to us”, and the reality that other people like us more than we may think.
【1】In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ______.
A．state some disturbing problems
B．present the background of the following topic
C．introduce the theme of his argument
D．make comparisons between different opinions
【2】What could be inferred from the experiments according to the text?
A．The way of communication matters in reconnecting with friends.
B．An unexpected calling to an acquaintance will not be highly valued.
C．People tend to appreciate hearing from friends more than reaching out to them.
D．We are more well-liked and well-received than we expect in our friendships.
【3】Why does the author mention Dr. Amie Gordon in paragraph 4?
A．To present the discovery of the study.
B．To support the findings theoretically.
C．To explain the causes of losing friendships.
D．To make suggestions about the topic.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Estimate Friendships in a Scientific Way
B．Appreciate Being Reached Out to by friends
C．Remove the Misunderstanding between Friends
D．Don’t Hesitate to Reconnect with Your Old Friends
25、Open Offices Can Lead to Closed Minds
“Loneliness is a crowded room,” as Bryan Ferry of the band Roxy Music once sang, adding that everyone was “all together, all alone.” The open-plan office might have been designed to make his point. That is not the reason for the layout, of course. The supposed aim of open-plan offices is to ensure that workers will have more ____ with their colleagues, and that the resulting ____ will lead to greater productivity.
Ethan Bernstein and Stephen Turban, two Harvard Business School academics, set out to test this proposition. The authors surveyed interactions between colleagues in two unnamed multinational companies which had ____ open-plan offices. They did so by recruiting workers to wear different devices to detect, record, and monitor their interactions, body movement, and their location.
At the first company, the authors found that face-to-face interactions were more than three times higher in the old, cubicle (小隔间)-based office than in an open-plan space where employees have clear lines of sight to each other. ____, the number of e-mails people sent to each other ____ by 56% when they switched to open-plan. In the second company, face-to-face interactions decreased by a third after the switch to open-plan, whereas ____ traffic increased by between 22% and 50%.
Why did this shift occur? The authors suggest that employees value their ____ and find new ways to ____ it in an open-plan office. They shut themselves off by wearing large headphones to keep out the ____ caused by nearby colleagues. Indeed, those who _____ open-plan offices seem to have forgotten the importance of being able to concentrate on your work.
____ also find other ways of communicating with their fellow workers. Rather than have a chat in front of a large audience, employees simply send an e-mail; the result (as measured at one of the two companies surveyed) was that ____ declined.
Cubicles do not offer a great work environment either; they are still noisy and cut off employees from natural light. But at least workers have more of a chance to give their work area a(n) ____ touch. Allowing plenty of room for pictures of children, office plants, novelty coffee mugs — these are ways of making people feel more relaxed and happy in their jobs.
However, an open-plan office is a clear ____ to low-level office workers that they are seen as disposable cogs in a machine. Combine this with the lack of privacy and the office becomes a(n) ____ place to work. Workers could stay at home but that negates the intended benefits of collaboration that open-plan offices bring.
【1】
A．room
B．contact
C．commitment
D．assessment
【2】
A．conflict
B．confusion
C．cooperation
D．congestion
【3】
A．stuck to
B．identified with
C．interacted with
D．switched to
【4】
A．As a result
B．In a sense
C．In addition
D．In contrast
【5】
A．increased
B．altered
C．weakened
D．decreased
【6】
A．road
B．air
C．e-mail
D．passenger
【7】
A．cooperation
B．partnership
C．privacy
D．enthusiasm
【8】
A．fuel
B．preserve
C．exchange
D．overcome
【9】
A．attention
B．discomfort
C．distractions
D．attraction
【10】
A．advocate
B．equip
C．combine
D．ignore
【11】
A．Researchers
B．Employees
C．Authors
D．Audiences
【12】
A．communication
B．crowdedness
C．concentration
D．productivity
【13】
A．decorative
B．finishing
C．personal
D．enhancing
【14】
A．message
B．layout
C．design
D．picture
【15】
A．productive
B．mismatched
C．undeniable
D．depressing
26、假如你是李华，是英国某所学校的交换生，你于2015年10月14日在商店购买的电脑坏了，请你根据下列提示给商店客服写一封信。
主要内容：
1．写作目的；
2．描述具体情况（黑屏，无法使用）；
3．建议解决办法（更换或退钱）；
注意：1. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；2. 词数100左右。
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Li Hua, an exchange student from China. _____________________________
_______________________________________________.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
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