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1、The Internet is so much a part of our culture that it affects our lives by acting as a ______ for face-to-face contacts.
A. preference B. motivation
C. substitute D. guideline
2、Star skater Wu Dajing won China’s first gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games breaking world record in short track men’s 500m.
A. to B. by
C. with D. in
3、The public were expecting the _______ of further details about the accident until thorough investigation.
A.receipt B.release
C.request D.reference
4、— Do you know anything about British history?
—______________. I have no interest in it.
A. Take it easy! B. Please don’t bother.
C. It’s up to you. D. No. It’s beyond me.
5、I am sorry that I can not meet you at the airport. I ________ Tianjin by the time you come back from abroad.
A．am leaving
B．will leave
C．will have left
D．have left
6、—Hi, darling, what's the matter?
—Well, I wasn't feeling well this morning and I was having breakfast________a wave of nausea ( 恶心) ________me. And then I passed out.
A.before; came over B.when; came over
C.before; pulled over D.when; pulled over
7、We won’t forget the heroes ________ lost their lives while fighting against a forest fire.
A.who B.whose C.when D.why
8、________ competence in acquiring English today comes from the ability to express oneself rather than in simply passing exams.
A. Due B. Raw
C. Core D. Keen
9、The building of an ecological civilization has entered a critical period, _________that requires more quality products to meet people’s demand.
A.it B.that C.one D.the one
10、He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of ______at a hotel for the night
A.putting down B.putting off C.putting on D.putting up
11、You may not have noticed that problem, but you could never withdraw it ______ regretful about your decision.
A.should you feel B.you should feel
C.had you left D.you had left
12、This newspaper has a daily ______ of more than one million in this city and if s common to see passengers read a copy in the subway.
A.circulation B.association C.contribution D.accumulation
13、It was the first time in six attempts that Peters ______the world champion.
A．has beaten
B．was beaten
C．beat
D．had beaten
14、China’s maternal and infant goods ecommerce platforms ________ heavily and speeding up their steps to expand offline channels.
A.invest B.are investing C.are invested D.have invested
15、________in a mass parade at Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square on the National Day were more than 100,000 people from all walks of life to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China.
A.Having involved B.Involving C.Involved D.Being involved
16、Her membership will not be renewed ________ she pays the dues.
A. as B. unless C. because D. if
17、Making your new business successful requires luck, patience and ______, so you should work with great attention and effort.
A.regulation B.application C.adaptation D.identification
18、Five workers ____ the mine disaster. After the injured ___ to the hospital, doctors and nurses immediately got down to saving their lives.
A.was survived; rushed
B.survived from; were rushed
C.survived; was rushed
D.survived; were rushed
19、Doctors are fighting a________battle to save the little girl’s life.
A.modest B.flexible C.compulsory D.desperate
20、—Were you hurt in the accident?
—I was shocked, but wasn’t hurt at all. My car was damaged, ______.
A.instead B.otherwise C.anyway D.though
21、 It’s undeniable that spending time outdoors and in nature lifts our spirits and makes us feel more centered and at peace. When we breathe in fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of trees, streams and oceans, we naturally tend to feel more connected to ourselves and others.
Over the past decade, scientists have been exploring why nature — and dirt specifically — is such a powerful tool in improving our mood. According to researchers, the secret may lie in the mi¬crobes （微生物）of the soil. One bacterium specifically----Mycobacterium Vaccae （M. Vaccae） —has been identified as having the power to affect our moods and cognitive function as well.
Experiments conducted at Sage Colleges in New York found that contact with M. Vaccae can increase serotonin levels in the brain — a chemical that is associated with higher levels of happi¬ness ,increased focus, and reduced anxiety. In order to explore how the bacteria can improve learn¬ing, researchers Dory Mathews and Susan Jenks experimented with mice in a maze. Mice that in¬gested the bacteria navigated the maze twice as fast as the control group and proved less anxious as well.
Humans can absorb M. Vaccae just by playing in the dirt. We take in it when we breathe, we consume it in organic vegetables, and it can also enter our bloodstream through skin contact, espe¬cially where we have open cuts. This may explain why children in school perform better after break.
Neuroscientist Christopher Lowry at the University of Bristol in England believes that he has i- dentified why this incredible bacterium works. "What we think happens is that the bacteria activate immune cells, which release chemicals called cytokines that then act on receptors on the sensory nerves to increase their activity. ”
Beyond the power of M. Vaceae, scientists have been proving for decades that exposure to dirt, and the huge number of microbes found in dirt, can strengthen our immune system. When our body comes into contact with bacteria, it stores die infonnation in a type of library and can then use that information to fight sickness and infection more effectively.
Happiness, focus, less anxiety......I’ll take a double dose of dirt; please!
【1】What raises people’s spirits while spending time outdoors?
A. Air. B. Trees.
C. Water D. Dirt.
【2】How does M. Vaccae work?
A. By working on sensory nerves. B. By fighting sickness and infisction,
C. By strengthening the immune system. D. By making immune cells active.
【3】According to the text, what does the author intend to do next?
A. Provide some advice on reducing anxiety for readers,
B. Summarize the previous paragraphs about lifting one’s mood.
C. Explain how he or she will expose himself or herself to dirt.
D. Introduce a new topic related to dirt for discussion.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Fight Sickness and Infection More Effectively
B. How Getting Dirty Can Actually lift Your Mood
C. Let’s Take a Deep Breath of Fresh Air
D. Enjoy Beauty and Naturally Connect to Others
22、 It often happens that problems blow into our lives. For some of us it may be a temporary period, but for others, it’s a lifetime change. Here are stories of ordinary people who had to face unpleasant events and managed to overcome them with dignity.
Bill Porter
Even though Bill Porter had a damaged brain, he wanted to work in sales. He achieved his goal, and later he became one of the best salesmen in America. The movie Door to Door is about him, and it’s recommended to those who think something will hold them back from achieving a desired career.
Evgeny Smirnov
There’s nothing worse for a dancer than losing the ability to dance. But Evgeny Smirnov, Russian break dance champion, went on dancing, despite the fact that he had to learn to dance again. His performance became a great example of the fact that someone can dance incredibly cool even without a leg.
Olesya Vladykina
Even though she’s only 20, Olesya Vladykina has suffered a lot; an accident in Thailand took not only her left hand, but also her close friend. The moment changed the girl’s life, but she didn’t give up. After the accident, she took part in the Paralympic Games twice, having won first place and having set a world record.
Andrea Bocelli
Blindness takes away the ability to see the world, but not to feel it. Perhaps this helps Italian Andrea Bocelli, a popular blind classical singer, to share fascinating and inspiring energy with the audience through his songs.
【1】Whose story is the movie Door to Door about？
A.A singer’s. B.A dancer’s.
C.A sportsman’s. D.A salesman’s
【2】What disadvantage does Evgeny Smirnov have？
A.He has one arm. B.He has only one leg.
C.He has no ability to see. D.He has a damaged brain.
【3】Whose performance will you enjoy if you like classical music？
A.Bill Porter’s. B.Andrea Bocelli’s
C.Evgeny Smirnov’s. D.Olesya Vladykina’s
23、A single dose(剂量) of an experimental vaccine(疫苗) can protect mice against the Zika(寨卡) virus, raising renewed hope of a vaccine for humans, say scientists. The US team say the results, published in Nature, are “striking” and should encourage research efforts.
Tests in humans could begin in months. But even if these go well, a licensed vaccine for widespread use to protect those at most risk—such as pregnant women—would still be years away, experts advise. Zika has been spreading across Central and South America and, most recently, Africa. More than 60 countries and territories now have continuing transmission(传播) of the disease, which is carried by mosquitoes. The virus causes serious birth damages during pregnancy and has been declared a global public health emergency.
Now, developing a vaccine for pregnant women to protect their unborn babies is an international research priority(优先事项). US scientists from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School tested two types of Zika vaccine in mice — one based on bits of genetic(基因的) code from the virus and another that is an inactive (and therefore harmless) copy of Zika. Both worked well, protecting every mouse that was immunised against the virus. In comparison, all of the mice not given the vaccine caught Zika after they were exposed to it.
Researchers say they will push ahead with developing the needed virus vaccine. There are many existing vaccines for other disease that use this type of technology, while there are relatively few DNA-based vaccines. Of course, future tests will need to check the vaccine is safe and effective in humans, as well as how long the immunity might last.
【1】If the tests in humans go smoothly, ________.
A．a vaccine for use in the laboratory will be still be years away.
B．pregnant women in Africa will be the first to benefit from the vaccine.
C．a licensed vaccine will still not be accessible in a short term.
D．The Zika virus will cause less serious birth defects during pregnancy in months.
【2】Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A．many countries are actively involved in the research of the Zika vaccine.
B．US scientists have tested more than two types of Zika vaccine in mice.
C．None of the mice given the vaccine caught Zika.
D．It is still unknown whether the vaccine is safe and effective.
【3】Which can be the best title for the passage?
A．Zika vaccine works very well in mice
B．Zika vaccine still has a long way to go
C．International researches into Zika have paid off
D．More attention has been paid to Zika vaccine
24、 Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist (大提琴家) born in Paris to Chinese parents. His musical career is a testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing works, engaging unexpected musical forms, or working with communities and institutions to explore culture’s role in society, he works to create a better world that begins with culture.
Expanding upon this belief, in 1998 he established Silkroad, a collective of artists worldwide creating music that engages many traditions. In addition to presenting performances, Silkroad cooperates with museums and universities to develop training programs for teachers, musicians, and learners of all ages. Through his work with Silkroad, he frequently performs lesser-known music.
Besides, he partners with communities and institutions to develop programs that champion culture’s power to transform lives and create a more connected world. Among his many roles, he is artistic director of the annual Youth Music Culture Guangdong festival, a UN Messenger of Peace, and the first artist ever appointed to the World Economic Forum’s board of trustees.
When the pandemic began, Yo-Yo began an online series titled “Songs of Comfort” to ease anxieties. His short, self-shot videos soon reached over 18 million people. On March 13, 2021, after receiving the 2nd COVID-19 shot, he transformed a clinic into a temporary concert hall, in a moment that residents called a symbolic representation of “the light at the end of the tunnel”.
Yo-Yo Ma once said every generation has a chance to do better, to create a world that works for all. To him, doing better begins with culture—the point at which the arts, sciences, and society cross.
【1】The underlined word “testament” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”.
A．thought
B．proof
C．invitation
D．reaction
【2】What do we know about Silkroad from the text?
A．It offered music trainings independently.
B．It was set up by museums and universities.
C．It benefited traditional and unpopular music.
D．It was intended to create more musical forms.
【3】Which of the following best describes Yo-Yo Ma?
A．Fair and determined.
B．Humorous and smart.
C．Generous and traditional.
D．Open-minded and positive.
【4】What’s the best title for the text?
A．Music Knows No Boundaries.
B．Music Matters to Build a Connected World.
C．Yo-Yo Ma: Dream and Hope Make One Artist Innovator.
D．Yo-Yo Ma: Pathway to a Better World Begins with Culture.
25、Dick Dreselly was_________about climbing mountains. For him,_________the world’s most dangerous small mountain, at least which is what some of the hikers have_________it, is a piece of cake.
In 2015, after turning 90 years old, Mr. Dreselly_________himself for his last climb to Mount Washington—at least until his_________one. He even_________his wife that she had no reason to_________because he brought a reporter and a photographer that would “bring the_________down”.
Mr. Dreselly_________divided his hike into a three-day journey. He__________his clothes and took on the__________. It wasn’t his first time hiking Mount Washington—he had done it the __________year. And for a(n)__________hiker (he and his wife had hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1999) at his age, he seemed to be pretty __________.
He said it to himself a couple of times while__________the peak. He was doing it—__________it was his fortune to be able to hike that mountain at the age of 90.
After__________of tough hiking, they were approaching the__________. He acknowledged that his hiking is not for his fortune or luck, but the__________reason he was doing it is that he might not get another__________of doing it next year.
【1】
A．crazy
B．curious
C．busy
D．particular
【2】
A．visiting
B．hiking
C．searching
D．observing
【3】
A．discovered
B．spotted
C．imagined
D．called
【4】
A．asked
B．provided
C．prepared
D．took
【5】
A．next
B．first
C．only
D．other
【6】
A．warned
B．told
C．reminded
D．blamed
【7】
A．complain
B．worry
C．escape
D．shout
【8】
A．report
B．picture
C．equipment
D．body
【9】
A．casually
B．nervously
C．carefully
D．silently
【10】
A．changed
B．washed
C．collected
D．distributed
【11】
A．challenge
B．job
C．responsibility
D．project
【12】
A．new
B．second
C．academic
D．previous
【13】
A．tired
B．experienced
C．patient
D．elegant
【14】
A．funny
B．nice
C．lucky
D．independent
【15】
A．arriving at
B．looking for
C．fixing on
D．longing for
【16】
A．if
B．unless
C．because
D．while
【17】
A．hours
B．days
C．weeks
D．months
【18】
A．foot
B．forest
C．rock
D．mountaintop
【19】
A．common
B．incredible
C．arguable
D．real
【20】
A．way
B．risk
C．chance
D．example
26、假如你是班长李华，你们班准备参加学校下个月举办的“英文话剧比赛”（English Drama Contest），但尚未确定参演剧目，请你给外教Louis写封邮件，内容包括：
1.活功意义；
2.征求建议；
3.请其指导。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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