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1、Robert had a comfortable childhood, ______up in a pleasant house with a view of the sea.
A．grew
B．growing
C．grown
D．to grow
2、My grandfather is as ______ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.
A．enthusiastic
B．energetic
C．talkative
D．sensitive
3、I ______ for over 40 minutes, but my food still isn’t ready.
A．am waiting
B．have been waiting
C．was waiting
D．had waited
4、______________ their final medical check, the astronauts boarded their spacecraft.
A．Received
B．Being received
C．To receive
D．Having received
5、When are you going to return my novel? Don’t worry. You ____ have your book soon, I promise.
A．shall
B．should
C．may
D．must
6、Just hang the towel _______ the back of the chair so that it will dry soon.
A. over B. behind
C. with D. from
7、John was dismissed last week because of his________ attitude towards his job.
A．competitive
B．casual
C．classical
D．comprehensive
8、--- It is ridiculous for people to only focus on the ring that didn’t light up during the opening ceremony in the winter Olympics in Sochi.
--I can’t agree more. we should concentrate our attention the highlights are in the Games.
A. what B. when C. where D. how
9、Although Mailer was not alone in welcoming the flowering of creativity, the authorities hated it, ______ did many passengers.
A. which B. as C. that D. so
10、Anxiety about social status leads to high levels of stress, which ________ leads to health problems.
A.in turn B.in order C.in fact D.in short
11、The young lady, ________ several attempts to fix her cell phone, decided to have another try.
A. making B. to have made
C. having made D. made
12、Protesters calling for a higher minimum wage gather on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, as part of ________ organizers called a “day of action” nationwide to improve the salaries of fast food workers in the United states ________ are badly paid.
A. which; who B. what; that C. what; how D. how; which
13、The world is not always ______we wish it to be.
A．that
B．which
C．what
D．where
14、—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
15、John thinks it won’t be long ______he is ready for his new job .
A．when
B．after
C．before
D．since
16、You can get you want as a gift for your fantastic performance in the final examination for you and your friends.
A.whoever B.whichever C.however D.whatever
17、 Life is harder for Senior Three students throughout China．Hardly _____ endless exercises or tests．
A．does everyday go by with
B．any day goes by with
C．everyday goes by without
D．does any day go by without
18、We will hold a meeting to sum up our experience ____ we finish our task.
A. in case B. even though
C. despite D. immediately
19、The popularity of government posts has dropped in recent years, though the civil service jobs are still favored by the Chinese as they offer a _______ stable career.
A. relatively B. regularly
C. roughly D. rigidly
20、Robert went to Shanghai in his 20s, ______ several years later, he became a manager.
A.when B.where
C.which D.who
21、 When my 8-month-old cries, I ask him if he’s hungry, or wet or just needs a hug.
“Babububuu,” he says.
What I need is a baby cry translator. That’s just what a team of researchers say they’ve developed.
“Experienced nurses or pediatricians (儿科医师) can identify why baby is crying because they have experience, says Lichuan Liu, a professor of electrical engineering at Northern Illinois University, who conducted the research.” We talked to them, and they mentioned that based on the cry’s’ sound there’re’ some clues (线索).”
So Liu set out to identify the features of cries that can help mark them as expressions of pain or discomfort. These features include differences in pitch (音高) and frequency. The team then developed an algorithm (算法) based on automatic speech recognition to detect and identify these features. This “cry language recognition algorithm” was trained on recordings of baby cries taken from a hospital. It uses compressed sensing, a process that reconstructs a signal based on incomplete data. It can identify a baby cry against a background of, say, adult speech or loud television sounds. By classifying different cry features, like pitch, the algorithm can suggest whether the cry is due to sickness or pain, and identify the degree of urgency.
The team had experienced pediatric care providers assess forty-eight baby cry recordings for probable cause of crying hunger, tiredness, etc. They then compared these to the algorithm’s assessments. The algorithm agreed with the humans 70% of the time. Generally, so-called “uncommon cry signals”—signs of pain or sickness—are high-pitched and very loud compared to ordinary crying.
Liu and her team continue to train the technology for greater accuracy. They also plan to add more features, like the ability to identify and classify movement and facial expressions. This could help give more detailed reading of baby’s emotional (情感的) and physical state. They also hope to begin human trials in the near future.
【1】The author mentions the 8-month-old child to ________.
A.draw attention to baby cries B.prove baby cries are common
C.lead in a translator for baby cries D.show the use of cry translators
【2】What inspired Lichuan Liu’s idea of doing the study?
A.Pediatric care workers’ words. B.The pediatricians’ strong requests.
C.Her own nursing experiences. D.Her doubts about the previous research.
【3】What did the researchers do in the study?
A.They collected baby cries from big hospitals.
B.They got 48 baby cry recordings evaluated.
C.They created an automatic speech recognition.
D.They analyzed cry features with compressed sensing.
【4】What can we know about Liu’s cry language recognition algorithm?
A.It has been widely used in daily life.
B.It’s mainly meant for hungry cry signals.
C.It has been proved effective on babies.
D.It’s only been tested on recorded cries now.
22、Storytelling is an ancient art form that has been used to hand down legends, tales and factual stories. Perhaps the first thing that springs to mind when you think of storytelling is the fantasy land that took shape in your mind while Mom or Dad told you stories about princes, castles and monsters, with a unique voice for each character.
Storytelling does not just take place at bedtime or round a campfire, however. It can take some other forms, either via the books we read or the films we watch. But they usually have some elements in common: rather than a list of dry facts, stories have plots and they introduce characters. We respond to stories, particularly when there is emotional detail.
And unlike what we suppose, storytelling is not just a form of entertainment, but a form of learning as well. Long before reading and writing became widely spread and available, oral storytelling had already been a form that the wisdom and knowledge of the people were passed down from elders to children. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions and imagination.
Storytelling helps with learning also because stories are easy to remember. Research has found that learning obtained from a well-told story is remembered more accurately, and for far longer, than from facts and figures.
And above all, stories have a transformative power to allow us to see the world in a different way than we do if we just encounter it on our own. Stories are an entry point to understanding a different experience of the world.
This aspect of storytelling-presenting a different perspective of the world—is important when it comes to connecting with each other. It gives us an opportunity to learn from another person’s experience and it can shape, strengthen or challenge our opinions and values. So, when someone tells us their own personal story, we catch a glimpse (瞥见) of a view of the world that may be slightly or significantly different from our own. When we see the world as they see it, or walk in their shoes, the experience can inspire empathy (共情；同理心) with them.
【1】What occurs to us the moment we think of “storytelling”?
A．A child's imaginary world.
B．Voices of Mom or Dad.
C．An ancient art form.
D．Factual stories.
【2】What are the common elements in all forms of storytelling according to the author?
A．Form and style.
B．Facts and figures.
C．Emotional and physical details.
D．A series of events and characters.
【3】Why does storytelling work better than mere statement of facts in promoting learning?
A．It carries more wisdom and knowledge.
B．It is more widely available to young learners.
C．It satisfies our imagination and releases our emotions.
D．It makes what is learned more precise and longer lasting.
【4】How can other people’s personal stories probably benefit us?
A．By offering us more opportunities to know people.
B．By helping us stay connected with the contemporary world.
C．By allowing us to understand the world the way they see it.
D．By enabling us to tell reality from imagination.
【5】What makes the best title for the passage?
A．The History of Storytelling
B．The Power of Storytelling
C．The Forms of Storytelling
D．The Art of Storytelling
23、 Have you ever experienced such an annoying thing as it took so long to open a web page? You're watching stops every few minutes, which ruined your internet experience. But it could be a thing of the past. On June 3, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that China would issue licenses for the com- serialization of 5G. It means major telecom carriers will start to provide 5G services.
The “G” in “5G” refers to the generations of mobile network technologies. 1G let us talk to each other,2G let us send messages, 3G gave us mobile data and the internet, and 4G made all of these things faster.
Now 5G promises much faster data download and upload speeds, and more stable connections. This means that you will be able to download an entire HD movie in seconds and only experience a short delay between sending and receiving data. For example, when you have a video chat with your friend, there is generally a 100 to 200 milliseconds(毫秒) delay with 4G,but 5G will reduce the delay to 1 millisecond or less, which is almost real time.
With a 5G network, the short delay in information exchange will allow driverless cars to run more safely, as they will be able to communicate in real time and avoid potential dangers. Meanwhile, 5G-enabled wearable devices will keep doctors constantly updated on the health status of their patients and warn them immediately if there's something wrong. Besides, VR games will become more popular with 5G. The short delay of 5G will make the games feel even more real.
Though 5G will make our lives more convenient, it will not be perfect. For one thing, 5G will not “travel” far. On 4G networks, you can be 10 kilometers away from the nearest transmission(传输)base and barely lose signal. But 5G will only cover about 300 meters, meaning we will need more transmitters so that we can get signals. And in order to use 5G, we will have to buy new products specially designed for 5G that are currently expensive.
【1】What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To provide a background of the topic. B.To offer basic knowledge of the topic.
C.To use an example to support the topic. D.To draw readers' attention to the topic.
【2】According to the passage, what is likely to happen to our life with 5G?
A.Doctors can treat more patients.
B.No drivers are needed in the near future.
C.Many advanced technologies will be further improved.
D.Children will hate playing VR games in the real world.
【3】What can be found when 5G is compared with 4G?
A.4G covers smaller areas. B.4G needs more transmitters.
C.5G signals can travel farther. D.5G costs higher in early stage.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.The development of 5G.
B.Challenges that 5G will face.
C.Benefits that people will get from 5G.
D.The difference that 5G will make to our lives.
24、 It's not often to see a woman who’s seven months pregnant running a marathon. But Beatie Deutsch is anything but typical.
The 30-year-old mother of five is ranked as one of the top women marathon runners in the world and, as of today, has qualified for the 32nd Summer Olympics. What impresses people more deeply is that, unlike many Olympic hopefuls who have been training their whole lives, Deutsch only took up running four years ago.
Why did she train for a marathon? "I was really out of shape after having five kids," she said. "So I set the goal for myself of running a marathon and that helped me. I needed something to be motivated to get out there and train every day. I didn't ever expect it to take me to this."
The Israeli press has been tracking her with pride, calling her "Speedy Beatie". Hoping to add more purpose to her newfound fame, Deutsch uses her running as a way to raise money for a charity Beit Daniella. This nonprofit organization provides a recovery center for youths who are struggling with mental health issues.
That mission（使命）is helping fuel her Olympic dreams. At the Tiberias Marathon last month, Deutsch was the fastest woman in the race. This past September, she finished the Cape Town Marathon in two hours and thirty-six minutes. That's a few minutes shy of her personal best of two hours and twenty-nine minutes, a time that qualifies her for the Olympics. She will try to shave even more time off when she competes in the Rotterdam Marathon this April.
It's remarkable for someone who started her athletic career in her late 20s. "I always tell people to have big dreams, and set huge goals. Don't get caught up in the place where we are right now and have tunnel vision and are limited in what we see of ourselves," said Deutsch, who now travels the world as a motivational speaker.
【1】What is the main reason for Deutsch's being impressive?
A．Her typical birth place.
B．Her five lovely children.
C．Her identity as a marathon runner
D．Her short time involved in running
【2】Which word can best describe Deutsch?
A．Creative.
B．Caring.
C．Modest.
D．Adaptable.
【3】What is mainly talked about in paragraph 5
A．Deutsch’s dream
B．Deutsch’s mission
C．Deutsch's achievement.
D．Deutsch's shy personality.
【4】What lesson is the author most likely to share?
A．Life lies in movement.
B．Dream big and aim high
C．Interest is the best teacher.
D．Wealth is nothing without health.
25、 One of my earliest childhood memories: I’m maybe six, and it is Easter Sunday morning. I wake up early and skip down the hall to my parents’ bedroom to wake them up so that we can get straight down to the _______hunt. My dad is still in bed _______; my mum is nowhere to be seen. After _______my dad with finger for a bit, I go over to windows _______ the garden. I draw back the curtain to see if I can find any chocolate eggs that may be _______, perhaps even the Easter Bunny (复活节兔子) himself going about his work. _______ I see my mother with a little basket of Cadbury’s Creme Eggs in one hand, crouching (蹲) to_______them here and there among planters and flower beds. What I am _______ makes no sense at all. It _______ in the face of everything I know to be true. Yet here it is unthinkable, ________ right in front of me. Hurt by my own expanding comprehension of what is happening, I turn to my sleepy father. "Mummy is the Easter Bunny!" I say, and burst into ________.
As losses of ________ go, this thing fades away slowly. But in retrospect (回想), what upset me most about this ________was my understanding that a part of my childhood had been gone forever. I was ________ able to enjoy the innocence I ________so highly in the first place.
A．flower
B．food
C．treasure
D．egg
A．sleeping
B．eating
C．dressing
D．reading
A．holding
B．urging
C．hitting
D．pushing
A．surveying
B．tidying up
C．overlooking
D．laying out
A．nutritious
B．visible
C．beautiful
D．delicious
A．Thus
B．Besides
C．Therefore
D．Instead
A．hide
B．find
C．show
D．track
A．ignoring
B．considering
C．witnessing
D．thinking
A．flies
B．happens
C．escapes
D．disappears
A．focusing
B．unfolding
C．landing
D．stopping
A．tears
B．anger
C．flames
D．laughter
A．anxiety
B．freedom
C．innocence
D．dream
A．disaster
B．incident
C．accident
D．situation
A．gradually
B．actually
C．finally
D．barely
A．predicted
B．prized
C．supported
D．recommended
26、假设你是李华。你校英文报正在征集怎样做才能保持身体健康的短文。请根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文。
1. 健康的饮食；
2. 适当的运动；
3. 良好的生活习惯.
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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