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1、—What’s wrong with the door?
—The key has got stuck in it and ______ come out.
A.shouldn’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.won’t
2、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
3、Many writers are drawn to building a world, _____ readers are somewhat familiar with but also feel distant from our normal lives.
A．it
B．one
C．that
D．the one
4、--- Well, I can’t get over how different the weather is here.
---- ________ . It always takes time to get used to a new place,
A. Don’t worry B. No problem C. Never mind D. Come on
5、— Mr. Anderson is popular with his students, for he is kind, strict and knowledgeable.
—No wonder he has such a good_________.
A. reputation B. tradition
C. preference D. presentation
6、China’s top education authority has implemented a revision of textbooks on the length of the country’s war against Japanese aggression, ______ the start of the war began on Sept 18,1931.
A. one that B. one where
C. the one that D. the one where
7、Wedidn’tget a hotel room because we ______ in advance.
A. hadn’t booked B. haven’t booked
C. weren’t booking D. wouldn’t book
8、A great person is always putting others’ interests _________ his own.
A.below B.above C.in D.on
9、_______for the wrong turning on the highway, I would be having dinner with my friends now.
A.Had it not been B.Were it not C.It had not been D.It were not
10、These theories have been put into practice， according to offenders should be punished out of respect for the victims they have harmed.
A.which B.whose C.who D.what
11、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
12、______________ you are aware of the trick used in advertisements, I don't think you are eager to buy.
A. Whether B. Until
C. Though D. Once
13、______ Long had been riding horses for many years, the hardship and uncertainty of the task pushed him to his limit.
A．Although
B．Unless
C．Once
D．If
14、We ____________ solving international dispute by negotiation, instead of appealing to arms.
A.advocate B.admit C.assess D.approach
15、—Shall we go camping to celebrate our graduation of senior high?
— ______ . Let’s make a plan first.
A．No way
B．Good idea
C．It’s nothing
D．I don’t think
16、Kenny still remembers the class discussion________the teacher asked students to share what they wanted to be when they grew up.
A．why
B．which
C．that
D．where
17、— What do you suggest he do to get rid of the financial trouble?
— As is often the case in the business world, he should ______ the dangerous situation he is in now.
A. look up to B. wake up to C. live up to D. stand up to
18、With the help of the organization, she was able to secure the benefits, however small, ______ she was entitled under the law.
A.which B.where C.to which D.of which
19、She works in theatre, ______in her father’s footsteps.
A．to follow
B．following
C．followed
D．being followed
20、The ______ difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously.
A.official B.potential C.essential D.confidential
21、 The secret to eating less and being happy about it may have been found years ago — by McDonald’s. According to a new study from Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab, small non-food rewards — like the toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals — stimulate the same reward centers in the brain as food does.
The researchers, led by Martin Reimann, carried out a series of experiments to see if people would choose a smaller meal if it was paired with a non-food item.
They found that the majority of both kids and adults chose a half-sized portion when combined with a prize. Both options were priced the same.
Even more interesting is that the promise of a future reward was enough to make adults choose the smaller portion. One of the prizes used was a lottery ticket (彩票), with a $10, $ 50 or $100 payout, and this was as effective as a tangible gift in persuading people to eat less.
“The fact that participants were willing to substitute part of a food item for the mere prospect of a relatively small monetary award is interesting,” says Reimann. “One explanation for this finding is that possible awards may be more emotionally inspiring than certainty awards. The uncertainty of winning provides added attraction and desirability through emotional ‘thrills’. The possibility of receiving an award also produces a state of hope — a state that is in itself psychologically rewarding.” In other words, there’s a reason why people like to gamble.
How might this knowledge be used to help people eat more healthily?
One possibility is a healthy option that offers the chance to win a spa weekend. Or maybe the reward of a half-sized portion could be a half-sized dessert to be claimed only on a future date. That would get you back in the restaurant — and make you eat a little less.
【1】What do we learn about McDonald’s inclusion of toys in its Happy Meals?
A.It may throw light on people’s desire to find a secret.
B.It has proved to be key to McDonald’s business success.
C.It appeals to kid’s curiosity to find out what is hidden inside.
D.It may be a pleasant way for kids to reduce their food intake.
【2】What is the finding of the researchers led by Martin Reimann?
A.Reducing food intake is not that difficult if people go to McDonald’s more.
B.Most kids and adults don’t actually feel hungry when they eat half of their meal.
C.Eating a smaller portion of food does good to the health of kids and adults alike.
D.Most kids and adults would choose a smaller meal that came with a non-food item.
【3】What is most interesting in Martin Reimann’s finding?
A.Kids preferred an award in the form of money to one in the form of a toy.
B.Adults chose the smaller portion on the mere promise of a future award.
C.Both kids and adults felt satisfied with only half of their meal portions.
D.Neither children nor adults could resist the temptation of a free toy.
【4】What can we infer from Martin Reimann’s finding?
A.People should eat much less if they wish to stay healthy and happy.
B.More fast food restaurants are likely to follow McDonald’s example.
C.We can lead people to eat less while helping the restaurant business.
D.More studies are needed to find out the influence of emotion on behavior.
22、 Each day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed skinnier than ever and came home from school hungry. It turned out that Seth was handing his lunch money to fifth-grader, who was threatening to beat him up if he didn't pay.
Most kids have been teased by a brother or a friend at some point. And it's not usually harmful when done in a playful and friendly way, and both kids find it funny. But when teasing becomes hurtful, unkind, and constant, it crosses the line into bullying and needs to stop.
Bullying is intentional tormenting in physical or psychological ways. It can range from hitting, name-calling and threats to blackmailing money and possessions. Some kids bully others by deliberately separating them and spreading rumors about them. Others use social media or electronic messaging to tease others or hurt their feelings.
It's important to take bullying seriously and not just brush it off as something that kids have to tolerate. The effects can be serious and affect kids' sense of safety and self-worth. In severe cases, bullying has contributed to tragedies, such as suicides and school shootings.
Kids bully for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they pick on kids because they need a victim — someone who seems emotionally or physically weaker, or just acts or appears different in some way — to feel more important, popular, or in control. Although some bullies are bigger or stronger than their victims, that's not always the case.
Sometimes kids torment others because that's the way they've been treated. They may think their behavior is normal because they come from families or other settings where everyone regularly gets angry and shouts or calls each other names. Some popular TV shows even seem to promote meanness — people are “voted off", ignored, or ridiculed for their appearance or lack of talent.
Unless your child tells you about bullying — or has visible injuries — it can be difficult to figure out if it's happening.
【1】What is the author's purpose of telling Seth's story?
A.To introduce the topic. B.To raise public concern.
C.To analyse the cause. D.To display harmful effects.
【2】What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “brush it off" in paragraph 4?
A.Removing bullying. B.Ignoring bullying.
C.Avoiding bullying. D.Stressing bullying.
【3】Which of the following can be the reason for kids bullying?
A.Bullies feel guilty for their bullying behavior in their hearts.
B.Bullies want to dominate everyone physically and mentally.
C.Bullies have taken the behavior from their original families.
D.Bullies are obviously controlled by some popular TV shows.
【4】What is predicted to convey in the following session of the passage?
A.Signs of bullying. B.Advice for kids.
C.Problems of bullying. D.Advice for society.
23、When I read that we spend almost three hours every day checking our smartphones, I was shocked. What was I missing in the real world when walking down the street, lost in a virtual world of social media updates and videos of dogs on bicycles? I promised myself I would use my smartphone less, but it didn’t happen. Then one day my phone died and I had to wait a week for a new one.【1】I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was quite easy—and surprising in a good way for a number of reasons!
The first consequence was quite amazing—On the first day in the office without my phone, I was thinking more deeply and concentrating more. I rediscovered my brain!【2】Another consequence was that I actually talked to people more and felt more connected to them. I realized I was being more responsive to their news and sympathetic to their problems because I wasn’t constantly checking my phone. 【3】Their kindness made me feel welcome, and I discovered my brain has very good GPS!
At the very beginning, I was worried that I would be bored without my phone, but actually I enjoyed it—I’d forgotten how much I love books and newspapers.【4】And I also sensed that I slept so much better and felt more awake in the morning.
At times it was inconvenient to have no mobile internet connection, but all in all, there were a lot of benefits from not being connected 24/7. So, if you think you use your smartphone too much, put it away for a few days and see what happens.【5】
A．Would I survive?
B．What’s the problem?
C．You never know, you may become smarter!
D．Without a phone at hand I was more productive.
E．Reading everyday made me feel a lot more special.
F．I’m a lot more careful about how much I use it now.
G．Another day I was in a new city and I asked people for directions.
24、 It is not uncommon for human-generated fires-lit to clear the land out for farming-in the Amazon rainforest to get out of control. However, this year, the number of wildfires has been extraordinarily high. Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE) has recorded over 73 ,000 fires in the world's largest tropical rainforest between January and August 2019, 2,500 of which are currently active. This is the highest number observed since the agency began keeping records in 2013.
Brazil, which is home to 60 percent of the Amazon rainforest, has been the hardest hit. The thick smoke from the fires currently covers half of the country and can be seen clearly from space. The fires have recently also spilled over to the neighboring country of Bolivia, where they have thus far torched over 113,000 acres, including forests and grasslands in Chiquitania, a popular nature reserve.
The area’s dry season, which spans from August to November, is undoubtedly a factor in the unusually high number of fires. “However, there is nothing abnormal about the climate this year or the rainfall in the Amazon region, which is just a little below average,” INPE researcher Alberto Setzer told Reuters, “Starting a fire is the work of humans.”
While all wildfires are harmful to the environment, the ones in the Amazon can be particularly so. Often referred to as the “lungs of the planet,” the tropical rainforest generates more than 20% of the world's oxygen. It also sucks up about a quarter of the 2.4 billion metric tons of carbon that global forests absorb each year. The rainforest is, therefore, crucial in regulating global climate. If the Amazon disappears or is reduced in size greatly, it could change weather patterns everywhere, impacting everything from how much food farms can produce to the availability of clean drinking water.
【1】What do we know about the Amazon wildfires in 2019?
A.Most of them are still on.
B.They caused many deaths.
C.Their numbers reached the lowest.
D.They affected more than one country.
【2】What accounted for the start of the wildfires according to Alberto Setzer?
A.Human activities. B.The high temperature.
C.Strong winds. D.The dry season.
【3】What's the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.The severity of the Amazon wildfires.
B.The significance of the Amazon rainforest.
C.The potential effects of the Amazon wildfires.
D.The best ways to battle the Amazon wildfires.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.The Amazon Rainforest: the Lungs of the Planet
B.Brazil: the Hardest Hit of the Amazon Wildfires
C.The Amazon Wildfires Spread Across South America
D.Record Amazon Wildfires Could Accelerate Climate Change
25、 Mary and her husband Dimitri _______ in the small village of Perachora in southern Greece. One of Mary’s prize possessions was a little white _______ which her husband had given her. She kept it _______ to a tree in a field during the day and went to fetch it every _______. One evening, however, the lamb _______. The rope had been cut, so it was obvious that the lamb had been _______.
When Dimitri came in from the fields, his wife told him what had happened. Dimitri at once _______ to find the thief. He knew it would not be _______, in such a small village. After telling several of his friends about the _______, Dimitri found out that his neighbour, Aleko, had __________ acquired a new lamb. Dimitri immediately went to Aleko’s house and angrily __________ him of stealing the lamb. He told him he had better __________ it or he would call the police. Aleko didn’t __________ taking it and led Dimitri into his back yard. It was true that he had just bought a lamb, he __________, but his lamb was black.__________ of having acted so rudely, Dimitri __________ to Aleko for having accused him. While they were talking it began to rain and Dimitri stayed in Aleko’s house __________ the rain stopped. When he went outside half an hour later, he was __________ to find that the little black lamb was almost __________. Its wool, which had been dyed black, had been __________ clean by the rain!
【1】A.traveled B.arrived C.lived D.worked
【2】A.lamb B.dog C.cow D.horse
【3】A.attached B.added C.tied D.applied
【4】A.day B.hour C.week D.evening
【5】A.was running B.was missing C.removed D.lost
【6】A.killed B.sold C.stolen D.disappeared
【7】A.put out B.came out C.made out D.set out
【8】A.difficult B.formal C.true D.false
【9】A.village B.people C.theft D.story
【10】A.suddenly B.again C.already D.then
【11】A.blamed B.argued C.accused D.charged
【12】A.return B.refuse C.hand D.find
【13】A.admit B.insist C.allow D.enjoy
【14】A.told B.explained C.sighed D.talked
【15】A.Convinced B.Informed C.Ashamed D.Robbed
【16】A.acknowledged B.admired C.advocated D.apologized
【17】A.before B.until C.after D.when
【18】A.excited B.sad C.astonished D.disappointed
【19】A.black B.colourful C.grey D.white
【20】A.washed B.transformed C.turned D.dashed
26、假如你是李华．你的美国笔友Mike即将随其父母来中国，并中国度过中秋节。他来信向你询问有关中秋节的习俗，请你告诉他有关中秋节的习俗。
要点如下：1.历史悠久；2.中国人独有的传统节日；3 .家庭团圆；4 .共进晚餐；5.吃月饼；6 .赏月。
注意事项：
1.词数80 左右；
2.可适当添加细节；
3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike，
I am glad to know that you are coming to China with your parents and spend the Mid-Autumn Day here．
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Yours，
Li Hua．
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