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1、The TV Dwelling Narrowness (蜗居) is really fantastic. The show has succeeded in ________ much to the audience, which has contributed to its success.
A. touching on B. diving in C. getting across D. going about
2、If the weather had been better, we ______ a picnic yesterday.
A. must have had B. would have
C. could have had D. will have
3、––Cathy is not coming to your birthday party tonight.
––But she ______!
A. promised B. promises
C. will promise D. had promised
4、Someone called me up at midnight, but he had hung up I could answer the phone.
A. as B. since
C. until D. before
5、Her shoes ________ her dress; they look very well together.
A．suit
B．fit
C．compare
D．match
6、In my opinion, his perseverance may ______his great achievement in his research work
A．make up for
B．account for
C．stand for
D．call for
7、--- I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.
--- Oh, I can’t believe it. You know , that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s
I’d describe myself.
A. what B. how C. which D. why
8、It was the year before last that Scotland failed the attempt to _______ of the Great Britain, though the queen Elizabeth had said it was entirely up to the Scottish people.
A. look out B. run out C. keep out D. pull out
9、----Anything special about this device?
----Well, it can ______ between the cancerous and the normal cells under certain conditions.
A. conclude B. exclude C. discriminate D. undergo
10、—Is it all right if I leave a bit earlier?
——_________ . I can finish the report on my own.
A．Sure thing
B．Help yourself
C．Forget it
D．That depends
11、________ Daisy worked hard for the whole term pleased her parents.
A．That
B．What
C．How
D．After
12、The fireman told us the troubles they had ________the fire________ .
A．getting; controlled
B．got; controlled
C．got; to control
D．getting; to control
13、The 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre, _______ seats an audience of approximately 3,400.
A. where B. whose C. which D. when
14、The sales of houses in our city fell by 40 percent last month, and it will be 48 percent ______ we don’t count low-price houses provided for poor residents.
A.as B.unless C.if D.before
15、— What’s wrong? You look really stressed out.
—I ________ the whole week preparing for my graduation paper.
A.work B.have worked
C.have been working D.worked
16、The doctor’s dilemma was _____ he should tell the patient the truth.
A. whether
B. which
C. that
D. what
17、— What should I do first?
— The instructions that you should mix flour with water carefully first.
A.go B.tell C.write D.say
18、The storyline of Qing Yu Nian takes place in a time travel, a man in the contemporary era is reborn in the ancient era to a mysterious mother.
A.what B.which C.that D.where
19、My brother’s plans are very ______; he wants to master English, French and Spanish before he is 10.
A. arbitrary B. aggressive C. ambitious D. abundant
20、Once you’ve ________ the items you ordered, put this record in your file.
A. checked in B. checked off
C. checked out D. checked with
21、What it does
The self-cleaning door handle is combining with advanced photocatalytic ( 光 催 化 ) and blacklight technology. A light source activates the door’s handle coating, telling it to start cleaning. It can minimize the risk of infection by contact and improve the cleanliness of a space.
How it works
The working principle of the product is that a thin advanced photocatalytic coating can effectively decompose bacteria ( 细 菌 ) on the surface of a substance. A consistent UV light source—inside a transparent glass door handle—is required to activate the door’s handle coating on the outer surface for disinfection, so a generator is used to provide electricity to light up a UV LED lamp by the motion of an opening and closing door. Then, the door handle can clean by itself.
Design process
We made the first version by using stainless steel. However, it caused the door handle to be heavier. Then, we tried aluminum, which made it light and easy to fix. We also improved the generator output which effectively turned energy from door movement into a light source.
How it is different
Our innovative design is simple, effective, and attractive. It has an elegant smooth shape, and its minimalist appearance stands out in today’s world of inventions. Nowadays, people use chemical cleaning materials to clean up public areas but it harms the human body. Our design can be used for a long time and is effective. It can self-clean after each use. In the door lock and door handle market, it is a unique design because there are no similar products.
Future plans
In the future, we will commercialize the product and hope that it can compete on the market with similar products. We are going to connect with public properties, for example, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals and public restrooms, where the risk of spreading infection is higher.
Awards
In addition to winning the James Dyson Award, it has also received the Gold Award, and in 2016, it was featured in the 44th International Geneva Inventions Exhibition.
【1】How does the self-cleaning door handle function?
A．It controls the door movement automatically.
B．It minimizes the risk of infection by less contact.
C．Chemical cleaning materials are used to clean it up.
D．The light source tells the door handle coating to clean itself.
【2】Compared with the first version of the product, the present one is ______.
A．safer and cheaper
B．cleaner and easier
C．less heavy and more effective
D．more attractive and expensive
【3】What do we know about the new invention according to the passage?
A．It has been widely used in public areas.
B．It has received recognition for its innovation.
C．It is quite competitive among similar products.
D．It will replace traditional chemical cleaning materials.
22、From outdoor activities to wonderful views, warm fires to spacious decks, find your favorite spot in New Zealand.
Stay at Hurunui Jacks, a West Coast wonder
Rest and recharge at The Nest at Hurunui Jacks, one of the most quiet spots in the South Island. It is surrounded by National Park and Department of Conservation land so it makes the most peaceful surroundings with bush walks, easy cycling, and kayaking on the lake.
Take the kids to Waipu Glamping
Spend the school holidays in the two-bedroom lent at Waipu Glamping in Northland. There is a kitchenette, and an outdoor bath for the whole family. Explore the beaches and swimming spots nearby. Pets are welcome, so you don’t have to leave the dog at home.
Hide in an amazing Hobbit hole at Underhill Valley
Built into the hillside, Underhill Valley was a hidden family secret for many years until it began opening its doors to the public. This little building has been a labour of love for the Waikato family who designed and build it by hand, Inside is equipped with life’s comforts including heating from an old coal range, comfortable bedding and strange furniture.
Experience a wine region at Clifton Glamping
Expeet fresh coastal air and pure relaxation at Clifton Glamping in Hawke’s Bay. The tents are placed at a sunny hilltop with outdoor baths and furnishings inside. This is your chance to step away from the daily stresses of life. Enjoy your time in the fully equipped kitchen.
【1】What can you do at Hurunui Jacks?
A．Live in a hole.
B．Stay in a tent.
C．Walk in the bush.
D．Swim in a pool.
【2】What can we know about Underhill Valley?
A．Its furniture is normal.
B．Its heating is modern.
C．It was built into the hillside.
D．It was built by machines.
【3】Where are pets welcome?
A．Hurunui Jacks.
B．Waipu Glamping.
C．Underhill Valley.
D．Clifton Glamping.
23、Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames Path
If you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box Hill
To admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)
If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the Chilterns
Chess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
【1】Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?
A．Box Hill.
B．A South Downs Ridge.
C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns.
D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path.
【2】What do the listed scenic walks in the text have in common?
A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned.
B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks.
C．There are rivers winding through the meadows.
D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality.
【3】Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A geography book.
B．A travel brochure.
C．A fashion website.
D．A science magazine.
24、 You’ve got the butter, the eggs, the organic salad greens and the laundry soap. And so you make your way to the front of the grocery store, which is where you’ll face your moment of truth:
Will you step in behind the mom with a wiggly baby and a full cart? Or take your chances with the young couple you spotted arguing over the best milk in Aisle 3B?
Better make up your mind, quick. Because, faster than the guy with “just one item” who’s about to cut in line, this whole scene is going to disappear.
Amazon recently opened its own convenience store, Amazon Go, in Seattle. It’s the first of its kind: a truly cashless grocery experience in which shoppers enter through gates that look like subway turnstiles (闸机), take what they want from the shelves and exit the way they came. No carts, no lines, no waiting. The store accurately lists what you take and charges your Amazon account, efficiently delivering an electronic receipt after you’ve left. Like most things that Amazon does, this smells like inevitability. We know, as surely as we knew the day that first Amazon box showed up on the doorstep, that the future of shopping has arrived.
Like all progress, it comes at a cost. “Based on data”, says Manoj Thomas, a professor of marketing at Cornell University, “we know that when people use any abstract form of payment, they spend more. And the type of products they choose changes too.”
Decades of psychological research has reinforced the knowledge that the further we are removed from “the pain of paying,” the less we understand how much were really spending. “If you are paying by credit card,” says Thomas, “you might pause at the checkout and suddenly think,” Should I be buying this? “Or if you are paying cash, that reflection happens at the very beginning. Both will be gone with the Amazon store.” Unhealthy impulse purchases and overspending will result from it, he says. “Both are completely related because they are influenced by our impulse urges.”
Win Is Thomas advocating that we all make a run for the atm and attempt to turn back time by using old hard currency? “No, no, no,” he says.
He envisions a world in which you’ll be able to set budget or calorie limits on an app that will recognize when you pick up unhealthy or budget-busting items and will warn you that they fall outside your goals. He expresses confidence that there is some tech hero out there right now, figuring out this exact solution to keep us all on the straight and narrow.
【1】What does the underlined phrase “this whole scene” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Customers arguing over the best item. B.Customers lining up at the checkout.
C.Customers cutting in line for the bargains. D.Customers doing shopping with their babies.
【2】What might you experience if you do shopping in Amazon Go?
A.Less “pain of paying” at the checkout counter.
B.Convenient entering through subway turnstiles.
C.Overspending on more than you actually need.
D.Quicker delivering of goods to your car.
【3】Manoj Thomas probably holds the view that ________.
A.abstract payment contributes to market prosperity
B.impulse consumption may be regulated with the new app
C.extra spending will surely not happen with the warning of the app
D.it is better for people to use cash or credit cards to avoid overspending
25、Gutierrez’s life would never be the same after finding a copy of Anna Karenina in the trash 20 years ago. While he was driving his garbage truck through wealthy neighbourhoods, he _________ thrown-away books. It _________ his desire to start rescuing books from the trash. He used to take home several books every morning after his nine-hour _________ from 9 pm to 6 am. _________, he turned his book collection into a community library for poor children.
Colombia’s capital city has 19 public libraries. However, these libraries _________ to be far away from where poorer communities live. The option of _________ new books is non-existent for families struggling to _________. Having access to a library of books and being immersed in a book, is a(n) _________ for the kids visiting Gutierrez’s library.
Gutierrez grew up poor. Nevertheless, his mother was a(n) _________ reader and read stories to him every night. Her love for books impacted Gutierrez. “The whole value of what we do ______________ helping kids start reading,” shared Gutietrez during an interview with CGTN America in 2017.
As ______________ spread about his amazing project, people began sending him thousands more books to ______________ his library. Unable to ______________ all of them, he has since started donating them to other libraries that need them. Gutierrez’s journey is an amazing example of how every one of us can physically ______________ the lives of those around us by identifying needs, ______________ time and finding a solution.
【1】
A．read
B．saw
C．delivered
D．appreciated
【2】
A．challenged
B．kept
C．fueled
D．spoiled
【3】
A．ride
B．shift
C．visit
D．departure
【4】
A．Secretly
B．Immediately
C．Apparently
D．Eventually
【5】
A．tend
B．claim
C．choose
D．appear
【6】
A．borrowing
B．releasing
C．buying
D．writing
【7】
A．make ends meet
B．get a bargain
C．strike a deal
D．keep eyes open
【8】
A．honour
B．luxury
C．burden
D．activity
【9】
A．regular
B．enthusiastic
C．thoughtful
D．reliable
【10】
A．results in
B．sets about
C．thinks about
D．lies in
【11】
A．assumption
B．belief
C．word
D．issue
【12】
A．produce
B．recover
C．match
D．grow
【13】
A．contain
B．own
C．enjoy
D．explore
【14】
A．plan
B．share
C．remember
D．improve
【15】
A．passing
B．saving
C．investing
D．dividing
26、假定你是李华，你校英文报刊举行了一次以“Is physical exercise important for us?”为标题的征文活动，请谈谈你的看法并为英文报刊投稿。
要点如下： 1）他人的观点； 2）自己的观点。
注意：1）词数80左右；2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Is physical exercise important for us?
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