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1、His eyes locked with mine，and I guessed he _____ the decision right then whether or not to simply tell me the truth.
A.made B.would make C.was making D.had made
2、She runs ________ about 15 miles a day, whatever the circumstances, whatever the weather.
A．in addition
B．on hand
C．on average
D．in case
3、—Tom, the light is still on.
—Sorry, I forgot! I_______ to turn it off now.
A.am going to go B.would go
C.was going D.will go
4、_______ me when you get it through and I’ll pick you up at your work place．
A．Calling B．Call
C．Called D．To call
5、Though he has made a big fortune, he is____a happy man.
A.nothing but B.anything but C.more than D.other than
6、Each member of the community should acquire good habits and ______their behavior in an attempt to create a harmonious atmosphere.
A.refresh B.regulate C.resemble D.reveal
7、—Someone wants you on the phone.
—________ nobody knows I am here.
A.Although B.And
C.But D.So
8、Some irresponsible websites allowed restaurants to post false pictures ________ could mislead customers.
A. who B. that C. when D. where
9、This is the only way that I can think of _______ the problem of water waste in urban areas.
A．settling
B．to settle
C．settle
D．settled
10、Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him ________he had done something very clever.
A.as if B.in case
C.while D.though
11、___________ its size with that of the whole earth, we find the highest mountain does not seem high at all.
A.When compared B.Compared to C.To be compared D.Comparing
12、—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
13、What you said doesn’t ________ what the police have told us, so we have to find more evidence.
A.agree with B.make up
C.contribute to D.show off
14、--- What did she want to know, Tom?
--- She wondered ______ we could complete the experiment.
A. when was it B. it was when that
C. it was when D. when it was that
15、I was surprised by her words， which made me recognize___silly mistakes I had made.
A．what
B．that
C．how
D．which
16、He used to _________ in the sun, but now he is used to __________ in the library.
A.read; read B.reading; reading C.reading; read D.read; reading
17、Working hard is not a __________ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.
A. sign B. signal
C. guarantee D. mark
18、Our high-tech zone has__________guidelines for sustainable development in the next five years.
A.fallen for B.got over C.broken down D.laid out
19、--I feel so upset. I’m afraid I’ll be fired for the terrible economic crisis.
--________!Things are not so bad as they seem.
A．Go ahead
B．Good luck
C．No problem
D．Cheer up
20、For the Chinese dream ______ at an earlier date, we must accelerate the pace of reform and opening up.
A．being realized
B．to realize
C．realizing
D．to be realized
21、All over the world, barbershops not only fuel their local economies, but also bring people together. So when the COVID-19 broke out three years ago and the community fell on hard times, Chris Bossio knew just what to do. Chris opened a barbershop called Headlines, where people could come together for a hair cut, having some conversations meanwhile.
Later, Chris volunteered his free time to teach other barbers new techniques.
Impressed by his down-to-earth, easy-to-understand lessons, one of his business partners convinced him to upload them on Tiktok (抖音).
That was when things really took off. The videos earned him a large number of subscribers and as Chris kept creating more, he saw his subscribers turn into clients. The freshmen in the line flooded in to exchange professional opinions and sharpen the skills, while residents from the community came for a moment of peace, hence building a deeper bond.
Business was booming but Chris didn’t stop here.
When he started Headlines, his initial goal was just to open five barbershops within five years. But as time went by, he was determined to share his success, focusing most of his time on empowering barbers. He held workshops where he trained barbers on not only the business of barbering, but also how to establish their brands. Once, his workshop attracted over 300 attendees. Many of his students have become successful barbers themselves, including about 40 who have opened their own shops in the area. “These shops serve as places where community cultures really come together and come to life, ” he said. It was a dream come true for Chris.
He also saw opportunities popping up as his channel grew. He started making a shaving gel (凝胶). It was another huge hit. He immediately launched a production line, creating a certain number of jobs in the community. Though the economy was in decline, he could sell10, 000 products per month in 15 countries. It’s also been a lifeline during the COVID-19 epidemic (疾病流行) , when hundreds of barbershops were forced to shut down. Without it, Chris’ business, as well as his employees, couldn’t have survived.
【1】What was Chris Bossio’s original purpose of opening Headlines?
A．To earn money for the poor in the community.
B．To ease people’s tension during the epidemic.
C．To have conversations with other people.
D．To teach other barbers new techniques.
【2】What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A．Sharing new techniques.
B．Opening a barbershop.
C．Posting videos online.
D．Giving new barbers lessons.
【3】What was an outcome of Chris’ workshops?
A．People established a closer bond there.
B．Chris’ students all became successful barbers.
C．Chris’ contribution was recognized across the world.
D．Many barbers benefited a great deal from them.
【4】Which of the following best describes Chris Bossio?
A．Helpful and creative.
B．Ambitious and patient.
C．Generous and thoughtful.
D．Positive and energetic.
22、New York City: the Big Apple
New York City is known by many nicknames (昵称)——such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”- but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple. Although uses of the phrase are documented in the early 1900s, the term first became popular in the 1920s when John J. Fitz Gerald, a sports writer, started a column about horse racing called “Around the Big Apple.” However, it wasn’t until a tourism campaign in the 1970s that the nickname came to be related to New York City.
Mumbai: the City of Dreams
With an estimated population of 18. 4 million people, Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in India. Mumbai is not only the financial center of India but also the home of Bollywood, one of the most popular Indian movie industries, making this city a particularly appealing place to move to. The opportunities here are endless, which is why Mumbai is often referred to as “the City of Dreams.”
Sydney: Harbour City
Located on the southeastern coast of Australia, Sydney is a city that takes advantage of its location. Once a major port city, Sydney is sometimes called “Harbour City” in honor of this real estate. People enjoy hitting the beach to go surfing or snorkeling (浮潜), and one of the most recognizable buildings, the Sydney Opera House, is right on the harbor!
Paris: the City of Love
Whether it’s because French is considered the “language of love” or because of the romantic walks along the Seine River, Paris has distinguished itself as the “City of Love.” Paris has long attracted those with labors of love, such as writers and artists. Love can be found everywhere, from its cozy cafes to the Arts bridge, to which couples in the early 2000s attached locks to demonstrate their commitment to one another.
【1】When did New York City begin to be called “the Big Apple”?
A．In the 2000s.
B．In the 1970s.
C．In the 1920s.
D．In the 1900s.
【2】What is special about Mumbai?
A．It offers countless chances.
B．It favors those labors with dream.
C．It gains popularity among the young.
D．It makes your financial dreams come true.
【3】Which city may be appealing to an ocean sports fan?
A．New York City.
B．Mumbai.
C．Sydney.
D．Paris.
23、 Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong’s great visitor attractions. 【1】 It is a public service, and construction was funded by donations by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. So the park is much more suited to education and wildlife conservation research, and they take better care of the animals. These are the things special and excellent that really standout from similar parks. For the size and the quality, you will find the prices are lower.
【2】 So try to be there before the park open sat 10 and definitely avoid the busy holidays and weekends. Try to purchase your tickets directly online or through agents before you go.
For public transport, we recommend taking the subway to Ocean Park Station. The transfer station for the Tsuen Wan Line (through Tsim Sha Tsui) and the Island Line (from Central Station) is Admiralty Station. Simply go 1 stop in about 20 minutes. 【3】
Hong Kong is fairly unique in the world because you can purchase a card that you can swipe (刷卡) to pay for subway and bus fares. 【4】 The card allows people to travel with outstanding inline to buy tickets. Card holders simply swipe their cards and their fares are deducted (扣除) electronically. You can buy these at the subway station ticket windows and then use them for more convenience to pay for things in the park. No ID is required to buy one. 【5】
A．Go there when it isn’t busy.
B．Large crowds of visitors arrive later in the morning.
C．It’s a good place where you can do research into rare animals.
D．Unlike other theme parks, this park isn’t for a profit business.
E．However, taxis from Central are relatively quick and inexpensive.
F．And you can add money as you wish and return the card to a station window for some money back.
G．It can also be used to pay for many other things such as purchases at supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants.
24、Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), perhaps the most famous artist in the world, is perceived by many as the “mad” artist. His artistic genius is often overshadowed by those who see his paintings as only visual expressions of his troubled mind. While in part this may be true, in reality his innovative and unique artistic style was of enormous importance to a host of artists who followed in his wake. Even when openly influenced by his predecessors or contemporaries (前辈或同辈), his art remained identifiably his own, developing a distinctive style that failed to be accepted by the art-buying public in his own time. The career of Vincent van Gogh as a painter was short, but his extraordinary boldness of his technique created masterpieces that exercise a profound influence on the art of the twentieth century.
Although the artist’s first formal job after leaving school was art-related, he did not actually begin painting until years later. At 16, Vincent van Gogh entered an apprenticeship (学徒身份) at his uncle’s branch of Goupil & Cie, a Paris-based art dealership. The position involved travel and certainly exposure to the contemporary art of his day, but van Gogh would move on to religious work and a bookseller before producing the first Van Gogh painting.
His earliest works, completed from 1881 through 1883, reflect a new-comer’s attention to detail as well as hints of the new genius that would fully emerge in his later paintings. Although his sketches and watercolor drawings may, at first glance, seem two-dimensional and amateurish, they are fascinating in terms of their testament to the van Gogh’s early studies in Realism.
Vincent van Gogh produced his first drawings while staying at his parents’ home in Etten, the Netherlands, schooled chiefly by books on artistic technique. The artist restricted his first drawings to a black and white palette (调色板), believing mastery of this discipline to be essential before attempting works in color.
【1】Why do many people think of van Gogh as a mad artist according to paragraph 1?
A．Because his artistic style failed to be accepted by the public.
B．Because his art was openly influenced by others and lacked his own style.
C．Because his paintings proved to be untrue from the perspective of reality.
D．Because his painting were often seen as confusing expressions of his mind.
【2】What does paragraph 2 mainly want to tell us?
A．Vincent van Gogh was rarely exposed to art before producing paintings.
B．Vincent van Gogh lived a miserable life before becoming a painter.
C．Vincent van Gogh experienced many different jobs before painting.
D．Vincent van Gogh was also successful in many other fields besides art.
【3】What can we infer from the last two paragraphs of the text?
A．Vincent van Gogh had difficulty in distinguishing different colors.
B．Vincent van Gogh had great abilities in teaching and training himself.
C．People thought highly of Vincent van Gogh’s earliest works at first sight.
D．Vincent van Gogh preferred staying at home to going to school while drawing.
【4】What is probably the author’s attitude towards Vincent van Gogh?
A．Appreciative.
B．Suspicious.
C．Objective.
D．Confused.
25、Friendly Laughter
Most people can share a laugh with a total stranger. But there are subtle - and _______ -- differences in our laughs with friends.
Greg Bryant, a cognitive scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, and his colleagues previously found that adults from 24 societies around the world can distinguish simultaneous "co-laughter" between friends from that between strangers. The findings suggested that his ability may be _______ used to help read social interactions. So the researchers wondered: Can babies distinguish such laughter, too?
Bryant and his fellow researcher Athena Vouloumanos, a developmental psychologist at New York University, played recording of co-laughter between _______ of either friends or strangers to 24 five-month-old infants in New York City. The babies listened _______ to the laughs shared between buddies - suggesting they could tell the two types apart, according to a study published in March in Scientific Reports.
The researchers then showed the babies short videos of two people acting either like friends or strangers and paired those with the _______ recordings. The babies stared for longer at clips paired with a mismatched recording - for example, if they saw friends _______ but heard strangers laughing.
"There's something about co-laughter that is giving _______ to even a five-month-old about the social relationship between the individuals," Bryant says. Exactly what components of laughter the infants are detecting remains to be seen, but prior work by Bryant's team provides _______. Laughs between friends tend to include greater variations in pitch and _______, for example.
Such characteristics also distinguish ________ laughs from fake ones. Many scientists think heartfelt laughter most likely ________ from play vocalizations, which are also produced by nonhuman primates, rodents and other mammals. Fake laughter probably emerged later in humans, ________ that ability to produce a wide range of speech sounds. The researchers suggest that we may be ________ to spontaneous（自发的）laughter during development because of its long evolutionary history.
It's really cool to see how early infants are distinguishing between different forms of laughter," says Adrienne Wood, a psychologist at the University of Virginia, who was not involved in the study. "Almost every ________ moment is a social interaction for babies. Therefore it ________ that they are becoming very much accustomed to their social worlds."
【1】A.distinct B.invisible C.detectable D.conscious
【2】A.universally B.apparently C.fairly D.precisely
【3】A.groups B.pairs C.rivals D.partners
【4】A.shorter B.longer C.less patiently D.more diligently
【5】A.friendly B.strange C.visual D.audio
【6】A.interacting B.reflecting C.clubbing D.interpreting
【7】A.value B.meaning C.information D.friendship
【8】A.accounts B.implications C.routes D.hints
【9】A.engagement B.frequency C.intensity D.length
【10】A.obliged B.involuntary C.encouraged D.internal
【11】A.evolved B.heaped C.sprang D.originated
【12】A.apart from B.along with C.as against D.ahead of
【13】A.available B.crucial C.sensitive D.neutral
【14】A.screaming B.kicking C.shifting D.waking
【15】A.turns out B.comes true C.rings hollow D.makes sense
26、书面表达
假定你是王华，目前正在英国做交换生。你的英国朋友Debbie送了你一张Ceilidh Dance舞会票。现在，请给她写封邮件致谢，并询问有关情况（箭头所指内容）。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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