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1、--Look at the picture. Tom looks so excited. He must have been on a wonderful trip.
--Yeah, he ______ himself in Australia.
A.is enjoying B.was enjoying
C.has been enjoying D.would enjoy
2、Tom had to have his car repaired in a garage because it ______seriously.
A. damaged B. was being damaged
C. had damaged D. had been damaged
3、 The “Chinese Dream” is ________ dream to improve people's well－being and ________ dream of harmony, peace and development.
A．the; a
B．a; a
C．a; the
D．the; the
4、For British people, somebody standing too close may make them focus less on what others are saying than on ______ close he or she is to them.
A.what B.where C.which D.how
5、1 have heard many young people say they never fully appreciated their mothers________it was too late to tell them.
A．as
B．that
C．until
D．when
6、Professor Johnson is such a _______ person that he always tries to finish the research, no matter how hard it is.
A.stubborn B.determined C.reliable D.remarkable
7、I’m very grateful to my high school teachers, without ______ help I wouldn’t be so excellent.
A. whom B. their C. which D. whose
8、—Why do you drink so much coffee?
—Well, ________ it doesn’t keep me awake in the night, I see no harm in it.
A. when B. as long as
C. as though D. while
9、________ 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
10、Resources and investment are heavily concentrated in big cities, contributing to the population __________ and the dilemma of young people.
A. exposure B. exploration C. expectation D. explosion
11、_____________equal opportunities, both Frank and Billy may accomplish the task.
A.Given B.Giving
C.To give D.to be given
12、English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, each of ________ uses it somewhat differently.
A.which B.what C.them D.those
13、________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
14、Knowledge is of no value ______ you put it into practice.
A．if
B．until
C．although
D．unless
15、Christine is ______ about anything but her dress as she doesn’t really care about what she looks like in the eyes of others.
A.cautious B.optimistic
C.particular D.curious
16、The mother told the little child not to speak to a stranger even if ______________
A.speaking B.spoken
C.spoken to D.he spoken to
17、How long do you think it is ______ the National Football Team of china can play in the World Cup Finals.
A.when B.before
C.since D.until
18、The young man who was expected to his father’s company, made an unusual decision that he would start his own business.
A. hand over B. think over
C. go over D. take over
19、 In my view, London's not as expensive in price as Tokyo but Tokyo is ______in traffic.
A.the most organized B.more organized
C.so organized as D.as organized as
20、We drove to the Fujun Mountain in Ji County on May Day, on the top of which ______.
A.does the Diamond Tower stand B.stands the Diamond Tower
C.is the Diamond Tower standing D.is the Diamond Tower stood
21、 Scientists say they have developed a system that uses machine learning to predict when and where lightning will strike. Researchers report the system is able to predict lightning strikes up to 30 minutes before they happen within a 30-kilometer area.
Lightning is a strong burst of electricity in the atmosphere. Since it carries an extremely powerful electrical charge, it can be destructive and deadly. European researchers have estimated that between 6,000 and 24,000 people are killed by lightning worldwide each year. For this reason, climate scientists have long sought to develop methods to predict lightning.
The system tested in the experiments uses a combination of data from weather stations and machine learning methods. The researchers developed a prediction model that was trained to recognize weather conditions that were likely to cause lightning.
The model was created with data collected over a 12-year period from 12 Swiss weather stations in cities and mountain areas. The data, related to four main surface conditions: air pressure, air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed, was placed into a unique machine learning algorithm (算法), which compared it to records of lightning strikes. Researchers say the algorithm was then able to learn the conditions under which lightning happens.
The researchers test-ran the system several times. They found that the system made predictions that proved correct almost 80 percent of the time. “It can now be used anywhere,” the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said in a statement.
The researchers plan to keep developing the technology in partnership with a European effort that aims to create a lightning protection program. The effort is called the European Laser Lightning Rod project. Scientists working on the project are experimenting with a laser technology that could someday control lightning activity, transferring lightning charges from clouds to the ground. They hope that such technology can one day be used as protection against lightning strikes. Possible uses could be at stations, airports or places where large crowds gather.
【1】Why was the system developed?
A.To meet kids’ curiosity about lightning.
B.To show the power of lightning.
C.To keep track of lightning deaths.
D.To protect people from lightning.
【2】What is special about the system?
A.It was based on a number of samples worldwide.
B.It adopted a different machine learning algorithm.
C.It used an effective method of collecting data.
D.It required low cost of predicting lightning.
【3】What will the researchers do next with the laser technology?
A.Monitor lightning activity. B.Prevent the occurrence of lightning.
C.Direct energy from lightning. D.Generate electricity with lightning.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.A System of Controlling Lightning B.A Method of Forecasting Lightning
C.A Theory of Employing Lightning D.A Model of Creating Lightning
22、 The true Olympic spirit has been displayed by Canadian cross-country ski coach Justin Wadsworth, who helped Russian athlete Anton Gafarov with his broken ski during the Men’s Sprint Free Semifinals.
Gafarov’s start wasn't smooth. He fell three times, crashing early in the race and breaking his ski. It was clear that Gafarov was out of the race for the men's finals and wouldn't be able to compete for medals. Still, he wanted to finish in front of the home crowd. but his left ski was too badly damaged in the crash and its base had come off. The Russian skier faced finishing the race by walking to the line, not skiing.
However, the Russian's fall was seen by Canadian coach Justin Wadsworth, who immediately ran on to the course and helped Gafarov. “I went over and gave him one of Alex Harvey's, a member of the Canadian team who didn’t qualify for the finals. It was about giving Gafarov some dignity so he didn't have to walk to the finish area,” Wadsworth said. “We help because we know everyone works so hard in our sport,” says Wadsworth, who was an Olympic skier for the S before becoming a coach. “Everyone wants fair results. It was a matter of allowing Gafarov to finish the race.”
Gafarov was thoughtful about his performance. “My fall cost me a broken ski and a pole,” said Anton Gafarov, adding that he decided to continue fighting for the finals despite all the difficulties.
Gafarov believed the race should be finished in any way possible. “It was a matter of principle to hold on to the end,” he added. He is not devastated (毁灭) by his failure and is eager to take part in the next Winter Olympics despite back problems due to injuries.
【1】What happened to Gafarov during the Men's Sprint Free Semifinals?
A.He dropped his ski in the unlucky crash.
B.He gave up the race after falling three times.
C.He lost the gold medal for the men's finals.
D.He had his ski broken in the early race.
【2】What do we know about Wadsworth
A.He felt pity for Gafarov's bad luck in the race.
B.He knew what price Gafarov paid for the competition.
C.He was angry with his player' s not qualifying for the finals.
D.He once worked hard to become an Olympic skier for Canada.
【3】According to the text, which statement may Gafarov agree to?
A.Every dog has its day. B.Rome isn't built overnight.
C.There is no end to learning. D.Never give up in face of difficulty.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.The Olympic Spirit. B.The Touching Moment.
C.The Meaning of Sports. D.The Winning Gold Medal.
23、 The US is home to many vast parks that provide a refreshing respite (暂息) from the stresses of daily life.
Lake Houston Wilderness Park
◆4,787 Acres
◆Location: 30 minutes north of downtown Houston, Texas
Lake Houston is the only park in the city of Houston’s park system that allows overnight camping. The entire place is heavily wooded with some bodies of water and it is home to different species of animals. Park authorities encourage visitors to practice caution since the place is also home to numerous species of snakes.
People visit this place to get in touch with nature and enjoy cabin life, canoeing, and hiking.
Forest Park
◆5,172 Acres
◆Location: in the northwest cornerof Portland, Oregon
Forest Park is a popular place for runners, and hikers, and covered in thick woodlands that act as the city’s air purifier.
And it is home to hundreds of species of birds and more than 60 species of mammals.
Lake Stanley Draper
◆6,190 Acres
◆Location: in Southeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
It has many facilities that allow visitors to enjoy the water and the company of friends and family.
An extensive trail system spreads across heavily wooded areas. Mountain bikers love the rugged landform that offers a thrilling escape through thick forests, curves, and slopes.
Jefferson Memorial Forest
◆6,218 Acres
◆Location: 15 miles south of downtown Louisville, Kentucky
It allows urban dwellers a quick escape without leaving the city. Some trails go through the thick forest and some small streams. There’s a quaint fishing lake, a conference center, and recreational facilities.
【1】What is special about Lake Houston Wilderness Park?
A．People can camp overnight.
B．It has many kinds of animals.
C．It is easy for people to exercise.
D．People can enjoy cottage life here.
【2】Which nature park attracts mountain bikers?
A．Forest Park.
B．Lake Stanley Draper.
C．Jefferson Memorial Forest.
D．Lake Houston Wilderness Park.
【3】What do these four nature parks have in common?
A．There are more than 60 species of mammals.
B．They can be accessed from within the city.
C．They can be found just outside city limits.
D．There are many recreational facilities.
24、The majority of Britons are educated in state schools, making up around 60% of those admitted to Oxford and Cambridge in 2013. Admissions at other leading universities were also weighted towards teenagers educated privately.
Then began a quiet revolution. The number of state-schooled pupils getting Oxbridge places has risen yearly; the number from private schools has fallen. The Russell Group of 24 leading universities says its members aim to admit more students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
A few things lie behind this change. The government has given cash to universities to reach underrepresented students and, since 2018, required them to publish plans showing how they are doing this. One report in 2018 showed that eight schools, six of which were private, accounted for more Oxbridge places than 2,900 other secondary schools combined.
Teach First, a scheme that sends clever graduates into tough schools for a couple of years, has also helped raise pupils, eagerness. It began in London, where the highest- performing state schools are concentrated.
All this has fueled a joint effort by schools and universities to make pupils consider the distinguished universities. For those state-school kids getting into top universities, extra help is needed. “You need to provide extra tutoring in the first year,” says Professor Smith from Oxford, who made efforts to admit state-school students before it became fashionable. She says they often do worse in exams at the end of the first year, but clean up in final exams.
That would seem to rebut one of the criticisms made of universities’ efforts to correct the state-private imbalance: that letting in more state-school students means standards will slip. “If you bring in people with diverse experiences and ways of thinking, who challenge one another’s assumptions, it promotes intellectual creativity and academic success,” says Helen, the principal of Mansfield College, Oxford.
“All this adds up to an important change,” says Lawrence. “Increasing numbers of state-school children are applying to universities in America and getting full scholarships.”
【1】What was the quiet revolution?
A．Admitting more poor students into top universities.
B．Getting state schools to cooperate with top universities.
C．Letting less private-school students into universities.
D．Having private schools take poor-background students.
【2】What is implied in the 2018 report?
A．State schools should promote their students’ academic reports.
B．Oxford and Cambridge preferred graduates from private schools.
C．Students in Oxbridge place high standard for their aims in life.
D．Oxbridge had a stricter admission standard than other universities.
【3】What can we infer about state-school students from Professor Smith’s words?
A．They get academic help from Teach First.
B．They become top students in a few years.
C．They need extra tutoring in the first term.
D．They are inspirations for other students.
【4】What does the underlined word ”rebut" mean in paragraph 6?
A．Support.
B．Expose.
C．Improve.
D．Oppose.
25、 Nineteen-year-old Alexis Easter works at a fast food chain in Mechanicsville. The Virginia Burger King employee is going popular for her ________. She was photographed accompanying an elderly ________ to his car. The man, known to Easter as Mr. John, is a regular at the restaurant.
“When he is done, I see him out to the car because he has a ________ back. When we get to his car, we talk and I ________ he's safe,” the employee told WTVR.
Easter's simple ________ caught the attention of a passer-by, who ________ a photo of the young woman and her customer, which she ________ on social media. “We all should learn from the cashier at the Mechanicsville Burger King, who makes this world a little ________ ,” Elizabeth Chandler wrote on Facebook. Chandler said she was so ________ by what Easter was doing for the man. “Seeing her ________ this gentleman was so heart-warming. It's so ________ to see people going out of their way for others and expecting ________ in return. Since posting this I learned that Easter is ________ 19 and does this on a regular basis for any customer in need,” Chandler told Yahoo.
Easter always tries to do what she can to ________ the best service for customers. “________ go out of your way to aid others,” she told WTVR.
Chandler, who also frequently ________ this Burger King, said Easter isn't the only employee who goes above and ________ their job range. “That's the ________ of that Burger King. Another employee named Monica hands out plaques (纪念匾) to those ________ hard times, including my grandmother when she was receiving ________ for cancer,” she told WTVR.
A．opinion
B．kindness
C．honesty
D．arrangement
A．boss
B．patient
C．waiter
D．customer
A．strong
B．terrible
C．strange
D．broad
A．pray
B．expect
C．ensure
D．insist
A．act
B．word
C．task
D．choice
A．took
B．copied
C．picked
D．printed
A．sold
B．exchanged
C．shared
D．found
A．wider
B．brighter
C．cleaner
D．simpler
A．shocked
B．puzzled
C．confused
D．impressed
A．greet
B．protect
C．help
D．save
A．usual
B．natural
C．common
D．rare
A．everything
B．anything
C．nothing
D．something
A．exactly
B．only
C．then
D．already
A．perform
B．provide
C．buy
D．plan
A．Never
B．Always
C．Often
D．Almost
A．visited
B．advertised
C．reported
D．supported
A．beyond
B．over
C．below
D．inside
A．rule
B．duty
C．order
D．culture
A．turning over
B．looking for
C．relying on
D．going through
A．service
B．concern
C．treatment
D．appointment
26、COVID-19的爆发改变了我们的生活，然而在防疫所带来的生活改变之中，有没有哪些是你希望继续保持的?请你以此为主题给校报专栏写一篇文章投稿。内容包括：
1、疫情带给你的生活改变；
2、防疫生活中的哪些做法是你希望继续保持的，说明理由。
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