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1、Running a business, no matter where it is started, _______ plentiful market research, consistent integrity and a great deal of discipline.
A. clarifies B. involves C. undertakes D. digests
2、The pandemic has fundamentally altered consumer behavior and enterprise operations, ________ digital adoption and transformation a necessity.
A．to make
B．making
C．having made
D．made
3、________ online payment is safe, people will be more likely to link their bank cards to WeChat.
A. Even though B. As though
C. Ever since D. As long as
4、My friend came around for a cup of tea and we________ having a big meal together.
A．put up
B．ended up
C．took up
D．brought up
5、Mr. Smith was having a meeting at that time, otherwise he ______________ over to help us.
A.might have come B.would come
C.had come D.were to come
6、As teachers we shouldn’t accept the argument given by some people _______ standardized tests restrict educators too much and take the joy out of teaching.
A. where B. what
C. how D. that
7、We the last bus and didn’t have any money for taxi, so we had to walk home.
A.reached B.lost C.missed D.caught
8、After completing and signing it, please return the form to us in the envelope ________.
A．providing
B．provided
C．having provided
D．to provide
9、The world is not always ______we wish it to be.
A．that
B．which
C．what
D．where
10、Though his plan was a total ______from established practices, the result was satisfying.
A.substitute B.prohibition C.departure D.judgment
11、—What do you think of the cars on the exhibition?
—Well, great. But I don’t think much of_______you’ve bought.
A.that B.which C.one D.the one
12、The limited supply of water has been put into practice, so take care to turn off the running _______ before you leave.
A.system B.switch C.tap D.tank
13、I think it is better to read a good book carefully than to read many ______.
A．at random
B．by chance
C．on purpose
D．in turn
14、At minus 130℃，a living cell can be ________ for one thousand years.
A．preserved B．protected
C．spread D．developed
15、The law of market shows _______ a product becomes rare to reach, its price will certainly rocket.
A.unless B.once C.though D.since
16、Born into a family with three brothers，David was ________ to value the sense of sharing.
A. brought up B. turned down
C. looked after D. held back
17、From the newspaper report， we learn about the stories of many who returned to Wuhan for Spring Festival in January and was ______ there due to the city lockdown.
A.caught up B.set up C.held up D.brought up
18、John thinks it won’t be long ______he is ready for his new job .
A．when
B．after
C．before
D．since
19、______ skills, David is believed to be one of the best and most talented basketball players in our team.
A.In need of B.In favor of C.In terms of D.In honor of
20、As a teacher, you have to _____ your method to suit the needs of slower children.
A．display
B．test
C．adjust
D．transfer
21、The next time your brain refuses to recall a simple fact or name, be thankful. That could be a sign that your brain is getting rid of unnecessary information so that it can operate more efficiently, and help you make better decisions.
The researchers say there are numerous neurobiological(神经生物学的)studies conducted on how the brain stores information, a process called persistence (暂留). However, scientists also assumed that our occasional inability to recall facts was due to a are an the brain. In 2013, scientists discovered that as new neurons combine with the hippocampus(海马区)----a region of the brain that plays a significant role in learning and remembering---they overwrite old memories, making them harder to access. There is also evidence that the brain weakens or removes connections between neurons, in which memories are encoded.
The scientists have a theory on why the brain spends so much energy erasing memories. They say what the brain decides to forget is determined by our daily life. An example is that our brains remember phone numbers according to the need. Instead of storing this irrelevant information that our phones can store for us, our brains are freed up to store the memories that actually do matter for us. They also believe that memorizing too much detail could prevent us from making good decisions.
So the next time you are unable to recall a seemingly important fact, don’t be hard on yourself. Just throw it to your brain’s “rubbish can” to make room for information that can contribute to making you smarter! Remember, even Albert Einstein was absent-minded!
【1】What can we know from the first two paragraphs?
A. Persistence is not a process to store information
B. Once information is stored in the brain, it will last forever
C. Learning and memorizing take place in the hippocampus
D. New neurons will strengthen old memories
【2】The brain has to erase memories to __________.
A. recall important information
B. store more important information
C. store detail
D. remember phone numbers
【3】If some unimportant information is stored, it will be _________.
A. combined with the hippocampus
B. processed and memorized permanently
C. stored and decoded immediately
D. removed and forgotten soon
【4】What is the best title of the passage?
A. Scientists encourage us to forget things
B. The way our brains memorize and encode
C. Forgetting things may make you smarter
D. Why was Albert Einstein absent-minded?
22、Establishing healthy boundaries with yourself will help you stay within your range of control and prioritize what matters most. Here are some tips.
Be honest with yourself
Behind every fancy purchase is a desire for status and recognition. You secretly want to be noticed for wearing a new watch or carrying a designer purse.【1】So before taking action towards any endeavor, such as making an expensive purchase or pursuing a job promotion, ask yourself, “Who am I doing this for?”
【2】However,if you are pursuing something with the hopes of attracting attention, then you need to say no to yourself.
Honor your limits
You can’t be everything for everyone. Trying to please everyone makes you vulnerable.【3】It is important that you are wise with your resources.
The importance of honoring your limits is highlighted by the Greek mythological story. The story is a reminder that pushing yourself too hard for too long ultimately comes at a cost.
Stop comparing yourself to others
People will engage in behaviors that trigger you. It might be tempting to enter an undeclared competition with the Joneses. This approach does not work because there is always someone out there who has more of what you desire.
Stop comparing yourself to others.【4】Focus on living a meaningful life that is consistent with your values and goals.
Be fair to yourself
You are likely your worst critic. You secretly say things to yourself that you would never have the heart to tell others.
Remember to have realistic expectations of yourself.【5】If the goal is unrealistic, then you have to say no and adjust your expectations.
A．You criticize yourself for shortcomings.
B．The truth is you have limited energy and time.
C．The reality is that you are not being recognized.
D．What someone is doing with their life has nothing to do with you.
E．If a pursuit will truly improve the quality of your life, then go for it.
F．The same can be said about other pursuits such as accumulating wealth and status.
G．When you set goals, consider whether you have set the standard at a reasonable level.
23、 Given a wide range of available entertainment options and the way we consume information, visits to the library may seem like an old-fashioned entertainment. But according to a new Gallup poll (民意调査),Americans took more trips to the library than to the movie theater in 2019. The poll surveyed 1,025 adults throughout the United States who were asked how many times they participated in nine different leisure (休闲)activities, including visiting a library, watching a movie, or attending a sporting event. Library visits came out on top as the favorite, with those surveyed visiting an average of 10.5 times annually. Movies were second with respondents heading to the cinema an average of 5.3 times throughout the year. The zoo came in the last place with only 0.9 visits.
Although it’s not the only determining factor, cost appears to play a part. Activities at the bottom of the list such as theme parks and zoos are typically expensive. Libraries are free, as are many of their available services like Wi-Fi, in addition to the endless amounts of books. A Pew Research Center study indicated that although most people visit libraries to check out reading materials, 29% of surveyed Americans over the age of 16 use libraries for computers, Internet and public Wi-Fi.
People between ages 30-49 were most likely to engage in leisure activities, according to the Gallup poll. This was perhaps because of “their relative youth combined with mid-life stability” Gallup’s Justin McCarthy told Smithsonian. McCarthy also notes that libraries are typically visited most often by adults from low-income households and less often by adults from high-income households. In this poll, the youngest age group—those who are 18 to 29 years old—visited the library the most. This could be because college students are in that group.
Regardless of the reasons why people visit libraries, they’re far from outdated. Libraries have stood the test of time, which is good news for book lovers, those needing to drop in for Internet use, or anyone just looking for some quiet time. If there was ever any doubt that libraries would simply fade away, research suggests that they’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
【1】Which activity ranks last according to the survey?
A.Going to a library.
B.Visiting the zoo.
C.Attending a sporting event.
D.Watching a movie in the theater.
【2】What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A.Age plays a key role in going to a library.
B.Teenagers go to libraries mainly for free Wi-Fi.
C.Theme parks and zoos are less favored among the young.
D.The majority of Americans visit libraries mainly for reading materials.
【3】Who visit libraries most according to McCarthy?
A.Adults with high income.
B.People between ages 30-49.
C.The young at the age of 18 to 29.
D.Teenagers from low-income households.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.Why people love reading more than ever
B.We love movies, but we love libraries more
C.Reading in libraries makes you a better person
D.Why more young people go to libraries for free Wi-Fi
24、 Exam-taking doesn't come easy to many people. The experience is often stressful. Here are some tips on making better preparations for your math exam.
Set up a study schedule and stick to it. Begin your schedule several weeks before your math exam.【1】Choose a schedule that provides for regular work but does not require so much attention that you become burnt out.
Work through classroom and homework problems and practice tests. This is very useful. Practice tests will familiarize you with similar questions that will be on the exam and will get you used to writing under time pressure.【2】
Attend review sessions with teaching assistants and instructors. Ask questions whenever you are confused. Bring the problems you’ve been working on.【3】Focus on problems where you consistently arrive at the incorrect answer and can't identify the reason.
Memorize the formulas you will need for your exam. Write down the information in numbers and mathematical symbols.【4】Commit "Pi equals three point one four" instead of "Pi = 3. 14" to memory. Many people have more difficulty memorizing figures, and your memory may turn 3.14 into 3.41 if you do not focus on the words attached to the numbers.
Take care of yourself before the exam. Eat healthy food and take steps to reduce stress. The night before the exam, sleep a full night's rest and arrive on time for the exam.
As the test begins, be calm and breathe deeply if you feel anxious.【5】Make sure your work is in the appointed place, so you receive full credit for your work.
A．Speak it aloud and memorize it using words.
B．Do be careful when you copy the key formulas
C．And discuss any challenges with your instructor.
D．By doing these, you are sure to get a perfect result.
E．In this way you have time to identify where you have trouble.
F．Start with problems you can solve easily when taking the exam.
G．Working through problems will increase your skill at solving them.
25、 I quit my job to start my own business before my son was born. Luckily, four months later, a big investment company ______ me about the cooperation between us, promising that it could take my company to the next level. Then something ______ happened. I received an email from the investor that read: “We’re going to end our cooperation.”
I was ______. The next few days, when I thought of this discouragement, I ______ how helpless I truly was. And I also became aware that I had a fear of ______. If I was going to keep moving forward with my company, I’d have to ______ this fear. So, I turned to Google for an ______ and I found a game called Rejection Therapy. It ______ to help you overcome your fear of rejection by ______ seeking out rejection. I loved it and ______ to have a try.
As my rejection journey continued, I began to feel more and more ______ when asking for things. I realized I could ______ what I can do to overcome my fear, and by the end of my 100-day journey it actually became ______ for me to receive “no”. I even made shocking ______ on purpose, such as asking a ______ if I could play soccer in his backyard. The crazy thing? They all said yes. In the end, my 10-day journey ______ with 51 yeses and 49 noes.
In the ______ of my rejection journey, I learned that when we shy away from rejection we reject ourselves and our ideas before the world ever has a ______ to pay attention to and reject us. That comes to be the greatest ______ I’ve learned — no matter what, don’t be ______ by the world.
【1】A. employed B. impressed C. refused D. approached
【2】A. unfamiliar B. unexpected C. unusual D. unforgettable
【3】A. discouraged B. frightened C. astonished D. excited
【4】A. confused B. realized C. guessed D. revealed
【5】A. connection B. invitation C. rejection D. communication
【6】A. get over B. turn over C. get off D. turn down
【7】A. explanation B. access C. inspiration D. answer
【8】A. arranges B. offers C. aims D. prepares
【9】A. deliberately B. sincerely C. violently D. secretly
【10】A. managed B. decided C. demanded D. hesitated
【11】A. ashamed B. guilty C. fearless D. embarrassed
【12】A. focus on B. get down C. set aside D. take over
【13】A. easy B. difficult C. boring D. interesting
【14】A. suggestions B. comments C. requests D. improvements
【15】A. acquaintance B. friend C. relative D. stranger
【16】A. used B. concluded C. missed D. abandoned
【17】A. process B. way C. measure D. challenge
【18】A. struggle B. choice C. plan D. chance
【19】A. subject B. truth C. lesson D. note
【20】A. respected B. loved C. judged D. ignored
26、假定你是李华，是你校“读中国古典名著”俱乐部（Reading Chinese Classics Club）的一员。
你校的留学生Wilson发邮件向你询问该俱乐部的相关信息，请你回复邮件。内容包括：
1.俱乐部的活动地点和时间；
2.俱乐部的主要活动。
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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