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1、This winter, there was a heavy snow in our province; the farmers say that it___ to be a good harvest.
A. supposes B. expects C. proposes D. promises
2、Experts believe people can waste less food by shopping only when it is necessary.
A. why B. where C. that D. what
3、---I will leave you two alone. I am sure you two must have a lot to________.
---Yes. It is two years since we last got together.
A．catch up
B．take in
C．bring out
D．give away
4、He was about to leave the office for home________someone knocked the door and asked for some help.
A.until B.when C.as D.while
5、—Why were you late for work yesterday?
—I didn’t wake up when my alarm clock ______.
A.went off B.run out C.started off D.went out
6、________ some teenagers don’t realize is ________ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.
A．That; how
B．Which; what a
C．What; what
D．What; how
7、________our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who enjoy the same hobbies, even if they live on the other side of the world.
A．However
B．Whatever
C．Wherever
D．Whichever
8、—It has been a while and I am still________about the fast pace back here in my school. I miss the life in England so much!
—I miss your________too. We had an amazing year!
A.compromising; help B.struggling; company
C.compromising; company D.struggling; help
9、—Have you known each other for long?
—Not very long, ________ we started to work in the company.
A.after B.before C.when D.since
10、The Williams moved to a safer area and since then they_______back to their past life.
A.wouldn't watch B.haven't looked C.didn't look D.hadn't watched
11、Human impact on the animal kingdom, such as hunting and destruction of habitats, ___________a reduction in the population of certain species in the past three decades.
A．has caused
B．have caused
C．was causing
D．were causing
12、Carter was saying all the right things, but his smile was , and I knew I couldn't trust him.
A.influential B.fantastic C.artificial D.sincere
13、—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
14、The famous performing artist can not come in person for some reason, so his wife will accept the prize_________ him.
A.in case of B.in return for C.on behalf of D.on account of
15、If we view the problem from a different angle, the solution may become more ________.
A．occasional
B．original
C．outgoing
D．obvious
16、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
17、The successful candidate will be adaptable, take ownership of and develop in the role by taking initiative, being motivated and ________ high standards.
A. ensured B. to ensure C. ensuring D. to be ensured
18、— I’m sure Tom will win the first prize in the final.
— I can’t agree more. He ______ for it for months.
A．is preparing
B．had been preparing
C．was preparing
D．has been preparing
19、—Our flight is boarding now. We’ll have to part.
—Don’t feel sad. ______.
A. All that glitters is not gold
B. All roads lead to Rome
C. All good things come to an end
D. A still tongue makes a wise head
20、They are determined to go into the dark cave, ________ my warning of danger.
A. regardless of B. because of
C. apart from D. instead of
21、 Do you ever feel like you read too slowly? Is it hard to finish a book because you can’t focus? 【1】Whatever the case may be, if you want to be a high-efficient reader, you’ll need to learn how to focus and stick with the material. Here is my advice.
【2】 If you have trouble sitting still and concentrating on what you’re reading, make notes or write down a brief outline. Writing things down can be especially helpful if you find yourself reading the same few sentences over and over again without being able to continue. 【3】 You can also move your fingers along with the text to help keep your place in the book and guide you along.
Take short effective breaks. 【4】. Move around, get a snack, watch a little television or whatever helps you mentally pause. Set a time limit in advance and limit the number of rest breaks you take during a given period of time. Doing something physical can re-energize you and make it easier to return to reading.
Practice concentrating on the reading materials. In order to truly focus on concentrating, you need to do it a little every day. Find a time of day that works best for you to read and try to read a little each day at that time. Soon, it will become a habit. After a few days, you should notice some small improvements in your reading. Remember, don’t try to memorize every single detail when you’re reading. 【5】
A．Engage with what you’re reading.
B．Write down any questions you may come across.
C．Adjust your speed based on the information you’re reading.
D．That is too challenging, which will make it difficult to continue.
E．This is your chance to think about something other than what you’re reading.
F．Or maybe you’d like to get the important information faster while also speed reading.
G．Meanwhile, reading aloud or whispering contributes to your greater attention to your book.
22、 If you have ever had a cat, or have watched one of the many funny cat videos online, you’ll know that cats have a mind of their own. A lot of the things they do are hard to understand—they like to climb up tall furniture, fit themselves in small spaces and attack small objects for no reason at all.
Now scientists have managed to figure out what exactly is going on in the brains of our little friends. According to Tony Buffington, a professor at Ohio State University in the US, cats’ strange behavior largely comes from their way of life back in the wild. “Cats today still have many of the same instincts that allowed them to live in the wild for millions of years.” he said in a TED Talk. “To them, our homes are their jungles.”
In the wild, cats are hunters. Their bodies and great balancing abilities allow them to climb to high spots to better look at the environment. Even though they don’t have to hunt any more in human houses, they still keep the old habit of viewing the living room from, for example, the top of the refrigerator.
Cats’ hunting instinct is also what makes them attack small things like keys and USB drives. In the wild, they hunt whatever they can get, and most of the animals they kill are small.
However, cats can also be prey. This explains why they like to stay in small spaces like drawers or washing machines— they are hiding, or they think they are hiding, from more dangerous animals. This is also why cats prefer a clean box: a smelly one could easily show enemies where they are.
Knowing how cats’ minds work is not only useful for better understanding them. It may also help cats’ owners to better meet cats’ needs. For example, owners could try to make climbing easier for cats by moving their furniture around. They could also use “food puzzles” to make eating feel more like hunting instead of just giving food to the cats.
【1】According to Tony Buffington, ________.
A．cats’ strange behavior is difficult for humans to understand
B．cats are more used to living in the wild than in humans’ homes
C．cats’ instincts are as helpful to them today as they were millions of year ago
D．cats behave strangely mainly because they still have some instincts in the wild
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A．Cats like to climb up high because they want to hide from dangerous animals.
B．Cats attack keys and USB drives because they have a habit of hunting small animals.
C．Cats enjoy staying in small spaces because they usually live in small caves in the wild.
D．Cats’ preference for a clean litter box has something to do with their hunting habits.
【3】The underlined word “prey” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________.
A．an animal that is hunted
B．an animal that is too shy
C．an animal that keeps itself clean
D．an animal that likes hiding games
【4】This article is mainly written to ________.
A．describe cats’ past wild experience to readers
B．explore the reasons for cats’ strange behavior
C．tell cat owners how to make life easier for cats
D．compare cats’ behavior in human homes with that in the wild
23、When it comes to our favorite adventures, there’s nothing like a trip centered around wildlife.
Witness East Africa’s Great Migration
One of the most popular trips is undoubtedly witnessing East Africa’s Great Migration. This is an incredible opportunity to see almost two million wildebeest (牛羚), along with zebras and gazelles, begin their journey north from the Serengeti, where they choose to give birth to their young, to the Masai Mara in search of water and better grasslands. The journey is also filled with predators, such as crocodiles and lions, making for dramatic and emotional encounter.
Go whale watching in Alaska
Alaska has a lot going for it; shocking glaciers, thick forests and ample wildlife. Alaska has more than three thousand rivers and three billion lakes, and is also home to multiple whale species during the summer months. Visitors can choose to see them on small whale-watching boat tours and on personal sea kayaks.
Dive with marine life in the Great Barrier Reef
For scuba divers, nothing can quite compare to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, which is home to more than 1,600 species of fish, 133 species of sharks and 30 species of whales and dolphins. Unfortunately, the reef has been extremely affected by coral bleaching (漂白), resulting in the loss of reportedly half of its coral. Still, the Great Barrier Reef remains breathtaking, and eco-friendly tours are available.
Spot polar bears in Svalbard
Polar bears are a striking symbol of wildlife in the Arctic. To see them in the wild, head to Svalbard, Norway. Tours around the area usually run between June and July, when polar bears spend more time on land. All tours are undertaken by trained guides and carried out under tight rules. For the sake of the tourists’ safety, they are required to watch polar bears from a distance.
【1】Why do the animals migrate in East Africa?
A．To reproduce their young.
B．To seek for water and food.
C．To avoid meeting with lions.
D．To fight against the predators.
【2】Which trip best suits people enjoying underwater tour?
A．Witness East Africa’s Great Migration.
B．Go whale watching in Alaska.
C．Dive with marine life in the Great Barrier Reef.
D．Spot polar bears in Svalbard.
【3】What’s suggested for the tourists who spot polar bears?
A．Travelling in August.
B．Having a close-up view.
C．Respecting strict regulations.
D．Paying extra money for guides.
24、 American Grace Brown is keeping busy during her first year of high school. She studies all the required subjects, such as English, history and mathematics, as well as taking classes in Latin. She also sings in a music group and plays the piano. The school day lasts from about eight o’clock in the morning to three in the afternoon. But because of her many activities, she has no time for a class in physical education, or PE.
So Grace is getting school credit for virtual PE. She wears a fitness tracker called Fitbit that the high school provided. She wears the Fitbit on her arm while doing exercises lasting 30 minutes or longer three times a week. Her computer has a software program that records her activity which she can present for credit.
A PE teacher may not be guiding the Fitbit-wearing students in person. But teachers do lead students’ work by setting goals such as fat burn, using the technology as their eyes and ears. “We certainly exercise more in online PE,” Brown said. “There’s a lot of standing around in regular PE. Online, I do much harder workouts.”
Grace’s mother, Rhonda Brown, remembers how hard PE class and softball games were for her because of blindness in one eye. She would like to see Fairfax County give students permission to avoid PE if they play school sports.
“We’re so stuck in the traditional classroom setting. These kids are burning 2,000 calories (卡路里) during a practice and more at every game.” Rhonda said. “I wish the schools would catch up with the times.”
It is not clear how many schools are supporting the trend. Technology and the collection of any student data always raise the problem of student privacy concerns. “There is a difference between physical activity and physical education,” said Chris Hersl. Physical activity is great for the body. We want everybody to move, but physical education is a class where students are taught how to move their body and the social context in which to do that.”
【1】Why does Grace take virtual PE?
A.She is busy with school activities.
B.She prefers something new.
C.She has interest in wearable technology.
D.She loves being tracked while doing PE.
【2】What do PE teachers do while their students are doing virtual PE?
A.Provide some guidance in the flesh.
B.Help students get good personal exercise.
C.Teach students how to wear a fitness tracker.
D.Monitor students with technology all day.
【3】Why did Rhonda always avoid playing games at school?
A.She couldn’t catch up with the times.
B.She was often stuck in traditional exercise.
C.She couldn’t burn 2,000 calories per game.
D.She was blind in one of her eyes.
【4】What does Chris stress in his words?
A.Wearable technology threatens students’ privacy.
B.Physical activities need students’ teamwork.
C.PE is also about students’ social connection.
D.Online PE collects a lot of students’ data.
25、As a child, I was crazy about flying. I spent hours watching birds fly, noting how the angle of their ________ affected their flight. I would then waste tons of fresh printer paper, much to the disappointment of my parents, to ________ various wing types by constructing paper airplanes.
One day, I decided to ________. I built a plane out of a wooden clothes rack, with plastic bags as parachutes. After being in the air for a second, the world came ________ around me as I fell onto the bed with pieces of wood flying everywhere.
As I grew older, my inner ________ to discover why produced a desire to solve problems, allowing my great ________ for flying to turn into a deep-seated love for engineering.
I began to ________ myself academically, taking the hardest STEM classes offered. I also elected to participate in my school's engineering path. ________, I sought to solve problems that affect the real world. Inspired by the ________ crisis in India, I ________ a new purification system that can purify water more efficiently and cost-effectively than conventional plants.
Working on the project, I saw the raw power of engineering — a/an________ idea gradually becoming reality. I was spending most of my days ________ the why behind things, while also discovering solutions to common problems.
Thirteen years have passed since that first flight, and I have yet to ________ the difficulty of physical human flight. My five-year-old self would have seen the crash as a huge ________. But the great curiosity that I found in myself that day is still with me. It has continued to push me to challenge myself to ________ ever more complex problems, absorbed in the promise and applicability of engineering.
【1】
A．eyes
B．wings
C．tails
D．heads
【2】
A．take off
B．make up
C．put on
D．test out
【3】
A．jump
B．sing
C．float
D．fly
【4】
A．running
B．burning
C．crashing
D．living
【5】
A．doubts
B．pain
C．drive
D．conflicts
【6】
A．passion
B．sympathy
C．patience
D．praise
【7】
A．convince
B．behave
C．relax
D．challenge
【8】
A．By the way
B．Most of all
C．In other words
D．Strange enough
【9】
A．river
B．water
C．energy
D．identity
【10】
A．developed
B．changed
C．advocated
D．informed
【11】
A．abstract
B．basic
C．absurd
D．main
【12】
A．remembering
B．transporting
C．questioning
D．seeking
【13】
A．announce
B．reserve
C．overcome
D．register
【14】
A．eruption
B．failure
C．honour
D．enterprise
【15】
A．record
B．collect
C．address
D．accept
26、假定你是李华，你的美国网友Mike来信说当地冬天，经常有暴风雪。为保证学生安全，学校会在暴风雪天气停课。他向你咨询“停课在家是否应该上网课”，请用英语写一封回信，内容包括：
1.你的看法；
2.你的理由。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
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