1、The plan for Xiongan New Area ______ officially on April 1, 2017.
A. announced B. was announced C. announces D. is announced
2、(2014·天津卷)Anxiously, she took the dress out of the package and tried it on, only _________ it didn’t fit
A.to find
B.found
C.finding
D.having found
3、How would you feel being locked in the house all day with no one for _______?
A.company B.camp C.journey D.tour
4、Finding a time ______ suits everyone is going to be difficult.
A. that B. when C. what D. where
5、Our village is making efforts to _________its development pattern to promote green growth.
A.squeeze B.compromise C.transform D.differentiate
6、The shop owner will get all these goods ordered ___________ to the customers today.
A.to deliver
B.delivering
C.deliver
D.delivered
7、Hot the night air was,we slept deeply because we were so tired after the long journey.
A. although B. while C. as D. however
8、---My son is addicted to computer games. He is hopeless,isn't he?
---Yes,_____________he is determined to give up and start all over.
A.if
B.unless
C.though
D.so
9、Some of them, ______ in rural villages, had never seen a train.
A. to be born and brought up B. born and brought up
C. having born and brought up D. having been born and brought up
10、Like all teenagers there’s one thing she’d rather __________ — spots.
A. do without B. do up C. do with D. do off
11、—Why! Where’s my mobile phone? Maybe I left it on the plane.
—My goodness! You things behind.
A.haven’t left B.didn’t leave C.had never left D.never leave
12、People often have difficulty facing reality when further scientific discovery challenges _______ they have previously thought to be settled facts.
A.what B.that C.who D.which
13、I promise I________all the money I owe you by the end of next month.
A.will pay back
B.will have paid back
C.have paid back
D.had paid back
14、In my driving lesson, a traffic rule that impressed me most is that in no time ________ when the traffic lights turn red.
A. all vehicles should stop B. should all vehicles stop
C. should stop all vehicles D. should stop all vehicles
15、Since people are fond of humor, it is as welcome in conversation as ________ else.
A. anything B. something
C. anywhere D. somewhere
16、—Why are you all ________ me? I did not steal the computer!
—I’m sorry, but you were the only one who had access to it.
A.calling on B.taking on C.turning on D.putting on
17、I think Ana ______ her packing since she started getting things ready early this morning.
A. finishes B. has finished
C. had finished D. would finish
18、The tax only affects people on incomes of over $200,000 - ________, the very rich.
A.in addition
B.for instance
C.in other words
D.on the contrary
19、Around this point ______, which is humorous and full of a strong local flavor.
A. the story develops B. does the story develop
C. develops the story D. the story developed
20、You________so slowly. I just needed a few seconds to get used to your voice.
A.shouldn’t speak
B.couldn’t have spoken
C.don’t have to
D.needn’t have spoken
21、 If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, don't go to Key West.
As winter spreads over the northern United States, Key West, Florida, with its tropical (热
带的) weather, white sand beaches, and lively nightlife, is a popular escape.
Conch Republic
A conch is a type of sea shell that has become a symbol of the Florida Keys. On April 23, 1982, part joke and part objection, the Florida Keys declared their "independence". They surrendered (投降) after one minute. Although they were never independent, residents (居民) of the Florida Keys celebrate their "independence day" every April 23rd.
Ernest Hemingway House
Key West's most famous resident was the brilliant but troubled writer Ernest Hemingway. Ernest and his wife, Pauline, lived in a house in Key West from 1931 t0 1939. In this house, Hemingway wrote some of his most famous stories, including "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" and "To Have and Have Not. "
Southernmost Point
A short walk from the Ernest Hemingway house is the most photographed site in Key West. It is a marker showing the southernmost point in the United States. Tourists wait in long lines to take pictures in front of the monument. It reads "90 miles to Cuba. " The Southern most Point reminds Americans that Cuba is so close, but so far away. There have been no direct transport connections between Key West and Cuba since the 1950s.
【1】 What's the purpose of people going to Key West?
A. To take a walk around the Hemingway house.
B. To enjoy a white Christmas with lively nightlife.
C. To get away from cold winters in northern US.
D. To collect a certain type of seashell named conch.
【2】Residents of the Florida Keys celebrate their "independence day" __
A. when they set up their own republic
B. in memory of a special event in their history
C. because they gained independence on the day
D. to play a joke on the US government
【3】What does the author mean by describing Cuba as "far away" in the last paragraph?
A. Cuba is 90 miles south to the US.
B. Cuba marks the southernmost point.
C. People from US couldn't reach Cuba directly.
D. People can't take photos of Cuba up close.
22、Wearing a face mask will keep you and others safer when you have to leave the house. 【1】. But the bad news is that you now realize you suffer from unpleasant smells. Here are four ways to combat bad breath and make wearing a mask a more pleasant experience.
●Keep away from certain foods
Onions and garlic not only add flavor to many foods but also add smells that are not easily brushed away. The substances that cause their bad smells make their way into your bloodstream and travel to your lungs, where you breathe them out. 【2】.
● 【3】
Saliva (唾液) is the key ingredient in your mouth that helps keep the smell under control because it helps wash away food particles and bacteria. If you are not producing much saliva, try drinking water or chewing sugarless gum.
●Brush your teeth
You’d better brush your teeth at least twice a day to reduce harmful bacteria on your teeth. The sticky buildup on your teeth collects bacteria that cause bad breath, and trapped food adds to the problem. 【4】. It is proved that if you brush too hard, you can wear down your teeth, making them vulnerable to decay.
●Brush your tongue
【5】. It can end up on your tongue. To rid your tongue of smell—causing bacteria, remember to brush it when you clean your teeth. If your toothbrush is too big to reach the back of your tongue, buy a tool used for removing the accumulation.
A.Avoid dry mouth
B.Wash your hands
C.That’s the good news
D.Buy a proper toothbrush instead
E.Bacteria don’t just live on your teeth
F.But the experts warn against overdoing it.
G.Avoiding those foods is the best way to get rid of the problem
23、More than four decades ago British scientist Robert Edwards first witnessed the miracle of human life growing inside a test tube at his Cambridge lab. Since that ground-breaking moment, more than four million babies have been born through IVF and in 2010 his great contribution to science was finally recognized as he was awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine.
The prize for Dr Edwards, who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008, includes£900,000 cheque. The Nobel Assembly described IVF as a "milestone in modern medicine".
With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, the Manchester-born physiologist developed IVF — leading to the birth of the world's first test tube baby. Dr Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertili-
-ty treatment and given hope to millions of couples.
It was a scientific breakthrough that transformed the lives of millions of couples. They said: "His achievemen-
-ts have made it possible to treat infertility, a disease which makes human unable to have a baby. This condition has been afflicting a large percentage of mankind including more than 10% of all couples worldwide.”
Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby, made international headlines when she was born in Oldham, Gtr Manchester, in 1978 to parents Lesley and John who had been fruitlessly trying for a baby since 1969.
Ivf-in-vitro fertilisation is the process whereby egg cells are fertilised outside the body before being implanted in the womb. After a cycle of IVF, the probability of a couple with infertility problems having a baby is one in five — the same as healthy couples who conceive naturally.
Professor Edwards, who has five daughters and 11 grandchildren, began his research at Cambridge University in 1963, after receiving his PhD in 1955.He once said: "The most important thing in life is having a child. Noth-
-ing is more special than a child.” With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, Prof. Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridge shire, which now treats more than 900 women a year. Each year, more than 30,000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11,000 babies are born as a result of the treatment.
But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was "unethical and immoral".
Martin Johnson, professor of reproductive(生殖的) sciences at the University of Cambridge, said the award was "long overdue". He said: “We couldn't understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delighted — this is the cherry on the cake for him.”
Professor Edwards was too ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was "thrilled and delighted".
【1】What is Robert Edwards’ contribution to science?
A. Challenging a disease which stops human having a baby.
B. Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing.
C. Enabling millions of couples to live a better life.
D. Helping couples with infertility to have tube babies.
【2】What does the underlined word “afflicting”(Paragraph 4)most probably refer to?
A. Troubling. B. Developing.
C. Improving. D. Confusing.
【3】Why did Professor Edwards begin his research on tube baby?
A. Because he thought it of great significance to have a child in life.
B. Because the birthrate around the world was unexpectedly low then.
C. Because a special child did make a difference to an ordinary family.
D. Because his fellow scientist wanted to give hope to the unlucky couples.
【4】It can be inferred from Paragraph 8 and Paragraph 9 that ___________.
A. some people envied Professor Edwards for his being awarded
B. different opinions were voiced on Professor Edwards’ finding
C. Professor Edwards deserved the prize for his breakthrough
D. the prize was late because the finding was first considered immoral
【5】What might be the best title for the passage?
A. Life Stories of Robert Edwards
B. Preparations for Having a Baby
C. Nobel Prize for IVF Expert Edwards
D. Treatment of Infertility in a Lab
24、 Venice is suffering the worst flooding the city has experienced in 50 years. The city is “on its knees” and Venetian Mayor Luigi Brugnaro tweeted as water submerged (淹没) much of the famous historical city.
While floods are a normal part of life in Venice, they have never happened with such frequency before. Experts say that climate change is likely to blame. 【1】 The Venetian council voted against a measure to fight climate change just a few moments before their chamber (会议厅) flooded.
Flooding is just one of the many impacts from climate change that is being experienced with more frequency and globally threatens many vulnerable (脆弱的) areas and regions. There is a threat that is not often considered. 【2】 Natural and man-made heritage sites throughout the world are in danger of being damaged or destroyed by climate change.
【3】 Some will be hit by flooding, like Venice, others by extreme weather events or rising temperatures. For instance, George Town, the capital of the Malaysian state Penang faces rising sea levels, landslides and more severe typhoons, while Yellowstone ecosystem in the western United States faces melting snows, more frequent wildfires and a changing ecosystem.
Changes in the ocean will have a profound impact on many of these sites. 【4】 And rising sea levels threaten to wash away many of the world’s great archaeological sites.
Experts say that the solutions to saving these sites will be varied, but many will be very expensive. 【5】
A.Different ways can be used to save these sites.
B.Climate change will impact these sites in different ways.
C.It is the damage from climate change to the world’s heritage.
D.But putting in place protective measures has proven difficult.
E.Warming water threatens to kill much of the coral in the Great Barrier Reef.
F.Many heritage sites on land are facing the great threat posed by global warming.
G.Therefore, they suggest that countries should work together to protect heritage sites.
25、 No matter how young you are, there's always something you can do to make a positive effect on our world!
Steven Burgess, a 7-year-old from Wilmington, North Carolina, is an _______. During the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠肺炎大流行)he found a _______ way to raise money for the local charity (慈善团体)). It all _______ when he was watching a morning news show with his mom Eliza, which _______ a man aged 100 in England who ran a marathon in the backyard of his_______where he's been living to raise money for those who are _______ because of the COVID-19. "I want to do the _______ thing!" Steven said.
Eliza wasn't _______ the little guy would follow through, but before the day was up, he started running. "_______.I thought he would lose ________ in 20 minutes, but Steven's been at this for over an hour and a half," Eliza wrote on Facebook. "________ when he stops to drink or eat, he keeps his ________ moving."
When the responses started________, Eliza realized her little one was onto something big! "I saw he was________ about it,so I thought, Let’s ________ this and uplift some people.' I have been blown away by the________of people who want to________," she added.
By the time Steven crossed a finish line, he had ________ over $ 1,500! The money will be sent to Vigilant Hope. The Burgess family couldn’t be. ________!
Eliza said. "I think the reason this ________ so much support is that people, really do want to plug in and they want to encourage us to help each other. "
【1】A.atmosphere B.experience C.experiment D.example
【2】A.new B.unique C.necessary D.popular
【3】A.dropped B.started C.passed D.missed
【4】A.interviewed B.beat C.challenged D.predicted
【5】A.school B.office C.house D.gym
【6】A.struggling B.resting C.teaching D.fearing
【7】A.small B.same C.extra D.funny
【8】A.sorry B.pleased C.sure D.afraid
【9】A.Finally B.Obviously C.Quickly D.Honestly
【10】A.face B.control C.curiosity D.interest
【11】A.Even B.Only C.Still D.Just
【12】A.hands B.eyes C.feet D.shoulders
【13】A.pouring in B.calming down C.running off D.falling apart
【14】A.careful B.serious C.nervous D.angry
【15】A.ignore B.explore C.declare D.share
【16】A.need B.power C.number D.patience
【17】A.watch B.donate C.wait D.delay
【18】A.raised B.earned C.borrowed D.deposited
【19】A.cleverer B.prouder C.braver D.healthier
【20】A.repeated B.respected C.conducted D.inspired
26、假如你是红星中学学生李华.你们班在上周组织了一次 “传统文化之旅”活动。你的网友Tom 写信说想了解相关情况,请根据提示写一封email。内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动地点和内容;
3.活动感受。
注意:
1.字数100字左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua