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1、The government's strong action demonstrated its _____to crush the rebellion.
A.energy B.resistance C.courage D.determination
2、A lot of suggestions were put forward at the meeting, but ______ was practical.
A. nothing B. none
C. neither D. no one
3、Tom is ______ fantastic musician. I’m absolutely certain that his next concert will be ______ success.
A. the , a B. the , 不填 C. a , a D. a , 不填
4、The manager is now in need of a capable assistant that he can ________ to take care of problems in his absence.
A.count on B.count in C.count up D.count out
5、Jane wishes that she ______ foreign trade instead of literature when she was in college.
A.studied B.had studied
C.would study D.might have studied
6、______ 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
7、It’s easy to get lost when you drive in a new city, so it’s important to ______ a good map before you set out.
A.study B.display C.deliver D.publish
8、The reason____ Spielberg could not go to the Film Academy was his grades were too low.
A. that; that B. why; that
C. why; because D. that; because
9、We’re all ready to put it into operation, ____________, we’re going to take action as fast as possible.
A.on the whole B.in general C.in conclusion D.in other words
10、My neighbour Sana is always sheltering her child too much, and that’s ____we differ.
A．when
B．what
C．how
D．where
11、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
12、You ______ worry about me. I’ve decided to join a local health club.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. needn’t D. daren’t
13、All I can do is________ a tricycle and make money for the students.
A．ride.
B．to ride
C．riding
D．rode
14、—Do you know the big news that Li Ying will marry Wang Ling soon?
—Li Ying marry Wang Ling?________She told me she would keep single.
A．Good for you.
B．You can’t be serious.
C．It doesn’t make sense.
D．I can’t agree with you more.
15、—Could I keep the novel for a couple of days?
—________! Anyhow I’m too busy to spare time to read it at the moment.
A．Come on
B．Go ahead
C．Take care of it
D．No way
16、—Peter, you delivered a wonderful speech today.
—Thanks, but I think I ______ more attention to my stage manners during that time.
A. must pay B. should pay
C. must have paid D. should have paid
17、Scientists are making every effort to go beneath the surface of the data to the hidden possibilities.
A.release B.reveal C.reflect D.record
18、Many white collars went back to second and third-tier cities only ______that housing prices there are also jumping, traffic jams increasing and the air becoming dirty.
A. to have found B. found C. to find D. finding
19、Once he makes up his mind to do something, seldom ______ give it up.
A. he will B. does he
C. would he D. will he
20、—How impressive John’s painting is!
—Actually, it was 2 years after he retired _____ he started to learn drawing.
A．before
B．since
C．until
D．that
21、When I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology.
“What’s so innovative (创新的) about that?” a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her meant digital technology, like 3D printers. “Why couldn’t they both be innovative?” I asked.
We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing, you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.
At best, this is a waste of resource. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology’s capabilities fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and racial prejudices.
True innovation isn’t just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which often means adopting “old” ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past. Adjusted properly, these rearview (后视的) innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.
Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists with car-free zones. The idea isn’t new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.
【1】Why is a librarian mentioned?
A．To set an example.
B．To cite an authority.
C．To make a prediction.
D．To present an argument.
【2】What does the underlined “buzzword” mean in Para. 3?
A．Fashionable.
B．Affordable.
C．Practical.
D．Imaginative.
【3】What does the writer agree with about innovation?
A．Innovation often leads to wasted resources and even damage.
B．Innovation is supported by new technology and magic devices.
C．Innovation reflects the progress of technology and economy.
D．Innovation is more about the way of thinking than equipment we use.
【4】What is probably the best title of the text?
A．The key to success of business—innovation
B．Future Lies in returning to the past
C．Some best ideas are in the rearview mirror
D．Innovation: an important force in economy
22、 College for $1 a day? If it sounds too good to be true, it’s not. Walmart, the largest private sector employer in the U.S., announced a new plan to pay for college for its 1.4 million employees.
Walmart will offer all full-time, part-time and salaried Walmart staff an opportunity to attend college for $1 a day for the study of their college program. Walmart will cover the full cost — beyond financial aid — of tuition, fees and books. According to personal finance comparison site Make Lemonade, there are more than 44 million borrowers who collectively owe more than $1.4 trillion of student loan debt. With this program, Walmart wants to ensure that its staff can earn a college degree without being involved in student loan debt.
Walmart has partnered with three non-profit universities where its employees can earn a degree online while working. Walmart staff are qualified to apply once they have worked at Walmart for at least 90 days. Walmart expects that all Walmart staff who apply will be accepted. If an employee leaves the company before completing a degree, the employee does not have to pay back any costs to Walmart, but will no longer have his/her education subsidized (被资助).
Currently, Walmart will only cover Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in business and supply chain management since they are “parts of a broader approach to preparing the workforce to succeed today and into the future.”
“Investing in the personal and professional success of our staff is vital to Walmart’ s future success,” said Greg Forman, CEO of Walmart U.S., in a statement. “We know training and learning opportunities enable the staff to deliver for customers while growing and advancing in their career.”
Walmart is partnering with Guild Education, a leading education benefits platform, which will provide academic counselors to help Walmart staff with everything from the application process to choosing the right degree. According to The Washington Post, Walmart expects as many as 68,000 staff members to join the program in the first five years.
【1】What does Make Lemonade expose to us?
A.Walmart helps employees out of student loan debt.
B.Millions of students are under the weight of debt.
C.44 million students have paid off their debts.
D.$1.4 trillion has been donated to students.
【2】What does Walmart expect its employees to do?
A.Apply for a top university.
B.Pay back the education fees.
C.Gain a degree while working.
D.Offer good service to its customers.
【3】What does Greg Forman think of the new plan?
A.It is a waste of time and money.
B.It could bring benefits to Walmart.
C.It aims to make contributions to society.
D.It stops employees from learning further.
【4】What’s the best title of the text?
A.Walmart offers employees college for $1 a day
B.Guide Education helps Walmart win attention
C.Walmart first turns impossible to possible
D.68,000 Walmart employees have a college degree
23、Tibetan New Year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in Tibet and is celebrated for 15 days, typically falling in February or March.【1】The celebrations include a range of customs and traditions that reflect the unique culture and identity of the Tibetan people.
Before the arrival of the New Year, Tibetans engage in thorough cleaning of their homes and surroundings.【2】They also make offerings to the gods and ancestors to seek blessings for the upcoming year. Decorating homes and public places is a common custom during Losar. In addition, people also decorate their clothes with patterns, and their hair is styled in fashion.
【3】Traditional dishes such as momos, a type of steamed dumpling filled with meat or vegetables, and Tibetan butter tea, made from yak butter and tea leaves, are served. Sweet treats like Tibetan butter cookies and dried fruit are also enjoyed.
Tibetan people offer prayers and make offerings to the gods and deities during Losar. The offerings typically include food, incense and flowers.【4】
Music and dance are part of the Losar celebrations. Villagers gather in public spaces and dance around bonfires, singing and playing traditional instruments.
【5】People gather in public spaces and light incense and candles while offering food, drinks and other items to the gods. This is followed by the ceremony of throwing Tsampa, a roasted barley flour, into the air as a symbol of letting go of the past year and embracing new beginnings.
The customs of Tibetan New Year are deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Tibetan people.
A．In 2023, Tibetan New Year fell on Feb 21.
B．Using them, people show gratitude to the elderly people.
C．In the festival, people hold various events to celebrate it.
D．These offerings are believed to bring good luck to people.
E．This practice is to get rid of bad luck in the previous year.
F．The Losar celebrations come to an end with a grand ceremony.
G．During the New Year, Tibetans enjoy feasts with their family and friends.
24、These days, teens are heavily influenced by the media. Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. That’s 5-more time than they spend with teachers at school. And we haven’t yet considered the hours they spend using the internet and reading newspapers.
However, several studies have shown a serious problem:Today’s teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see. One study focused on middle school students. It found more than 80 percent of them couldn’t tell the difference between real news stories and ads that looked like news.
Stanford University professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his students learn media literacy. The Professor gave an example that shows why media literacy matters. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. “With a news’ story, news stations tell you what they feel are the important details. These details largely depend on the opinions of the news director,” said John, “A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.”
Some experts think School is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe everyone from parents to journalists should help teens learn the skill.
As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. “It’s never too early to start learning media literacy.” said John.
【1】What can we know about teens today from paragraph 1?
A．They are willing to read newspaper at home.
B．They prefer watching TV to surfing the internet.
C．They spend more time watching TV than studying.
D．They are fond of surfing the internet better at school.
【2】What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A．Most of teens have trouble with reading.
B．Most of teens needs to practise thinking.
C．Most of teens are short of media literacy.
D．Most of teens lay stress on media effects.
【3】What does the example given by professor imply?
A．There are many sides to a thing at one time.
B．Terrible road conditions cause inconvenience.
C．One’s media literacy depends on your attitude.
D．News details must be announced by news stations.
【4】Which of the following statements does John agree with?
A．Parents have the responsibility to realize media literacy.
B．Teens should learn media literacy as early as possible.
C．The best age for children to learn is the age of 12.
D．Children can be taught better only at school.
25、 As we pulled into the driveway, I noticed that something seemed different about my mom. She was _______away from me, her shoulders dropped and her hands relaxed. I parked the car and she turned toward me.
“Okay, we’re home,” I said,_______that now was her time to get out and let me be on my own. She sniffled (抽鼻子) and_______her hair behind her ears to reveal her tearful eyes and moist cheeks. She had been crying.
“Mom! Why are you crying?” I asked, even though I already knew the _______.
I had just got my_______which I’d been looking forward to for months. I was free-able to drive myself where I needed to go and drive too fast on the back roads. Now I had it in my pocket, but I suddenly felt_______ I had been so quick to grow up, completely_______the emotions that my mom must be experiencing with her firstborn nearing adulthood. “My baby boy is growing up too fast,” she managed to say between deep breaths. My heart_______ I hated it that I had been so ignorant toward her feelings. I had been counting down the days, _______ waiting to enter the next stage of my life, ____________she counted down with fear and headache. The delight and freedom I had previously felt were gone, ____________ by an odd sense of mourning.
We hugged. A nice long hug that was____________in my family. Then she looked me in the eye and told me to drive carefully. “Of course I will,” I reassured her. I waved goodbye and ____________ of the driveway.
On my way to meet my friends, ____________the fast-paced ride, I went the speed limit and took my____________not just for my mom, but for me.
I had been so____________ to start speeding that I’d forgotten just how beautiful the ride is. Now I cruised (漫游) down the peaceful two-lane road,____________the sights, sounds, and smells of the nature that surrounds me. At that moment made a____________ to myself that I would take things slow and never, ever, catch myself speeding again.
Life had passed me by while I lived my days in fast forward, ____________to notice all the beautiful things along the way. It seems life also has its own daily routine and if you find yourself going too fast, you risk missing the ____________that make it so special.
【1】A.moving B.breaking C.facing D.escaping
【2】A.explaining B.implying C.complaining D.interrupting
【3】A.brushed B.leaned C.removed D.touched
【4】A.consequence B.response C.explanation D.answer
【5】A.permission B.license C.diploma D.car
【6】A.relieved B.annoyed C.guilty D.desperate
【7】A.denying B.tolerating C.recalling D.ignoring
【8】A.ached B.injured C.beat D.healed
【9】A.purposefully B.cautiously C.impatiently D.nervously
【10】A.while B.so C.and D.since
【11】A.replaced B.switched C.exchanged D.dominated
【12】A.memorable B.rare C.awkward D.ridiculous
【13】A.walking out B.marching out C.crawling out D.pulling out
【14】A.other than B.rather than C.more than D.better than
【15】A.turn B.order C.time D.courage
【16】A.confused B.entertained C.astonished D.thrilled
【17】A.admiring B.following C.inspecting D.witnessing
【18】A.impression B.contribution C.promise D.difference
【19】A.hesitating B.failing C.pretending D.refusing
【20】A.challenges B.beliefs C.ambitions D.moments
26、书面表达
假如你是李华，最近收到美国朋友Peter的信，他在信中讲到了高中生活中印象最深的活动，并询问你是否愿意跟他分享给你印象最深的活动。请你写一封回信。内容应包括：
1. 简述给你印象最深的活动；
2. 谈谈活动的启发和影响。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
Thank you very much for your letter of March 20. It is kind of you to share the activity that has impressed you most. ________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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