1、Under no circumstances _______ the difficulties when they were on an expedition to the Antarctic.
A.they gave way to B.did they give way to
C.they had given way to D.had they given way to
2、Likewise, if you have trouble in coping with your academic challenges, listening to upbeat music may help you brighten your day, boost your mood and thus relieve your_________.
A.stress B.shadow C.sorrow D.darkness
3、The Turners consider ________a computer, which is commonly considered ________ a great help in our work and study.
A.to buy; to be B.buying ; to be
C.to buy; being D.buying; being
4、With victories in women's 10m air rifle and the air rifle mixed team competition, Yang Qian became the first Chinese shooter________ two gold medals in a row in one Olympic Games.
A.winning
B.to win
C.won
D.having won
5、I ________ that he was brighter than average.
A.convinced
B.was convinced
C.was convincing
6、The men ______to be connected with the case are now being investigated.
A.generated
B.suspected
C.declined
D.wandered
7、You need to pay your bill immediately, ________ your water and electricity will be cut off.
A.or rather B.or else C.even so D.if so
8、I was about to answer the stranger’s question ______ my friend signaled me to stop.
A.then
B.when
C.while
D.as
9、Close by, there are a few reindeer ________ on grass.
A.feed
B.to feed
C.feeding
10、Many people tend to assume that ________ just means creating something new, but actually it’s more than that—it’s an attitude of doing things.
A.imitation
B.imagination
C.innovation
D.inspiration
11、Aside from the potential health hazards(危害) ________ can cause to the people, nuclear energy can also cause thousand deaths when its reactor explode.
A. which B. that
C. what D. it
12、Mr. Mathew, fully _______ of his son’s innocence, began to seek new evidence which would persuade the police to reopen their investigation.
A. convincing B. convinced C. to convince D. to be convinced
13、The small town is no longer ________ it used to be.
A.who
B.what
C.that
D.where
14、It was ________ I was sorting the reading materials downloaded from some websites ________ my computer crashed.
A.that; that.
B.on which; that
C.when; that
D.that; for
15、If we learn some knowledge of first aid, it can make a real _____in time of accidents.
A.appointment
B.decision
C.deal
D.difference
16、It was at the street bend ______he was making a sudden turn ______Tom crashed into a tree.
A. that; which B. when; that
C. where; that D. which; that
17、Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business advantage of the celebrations.
A.taking
B.to take
C.takes
D.taken
18、As the pressure was too heavy, the local government had to _____cost of office to deal with the economic crisis (危机).
A. cut up B. cut out
C. cut down D. cut in
19、They _______ with the aim of becoming number one in the league.
A.set up
B.set about
C.set out
D.set aside
20、Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon because she _____________ a class at that time.
A.is going to teach
B.will teach
C.would teach
D.will be teaching
21、He was in hospital for six months.He felt as if he were ________ from the outside world.
A. cut out B. cut off
C. cut up D. cut through
22、________ his famous number 23 shirt, Michael Jordan became the most successful basketball player in the history of the game.
A.Wore
B.Wearing
C.Wears
D.Wear
23、She _________ high and tries hard to make her dream come true.
A. achieves B. reaches C. misses D. aims
24、Titled Pain, the book contains 51 poems, ________ written in the past three years, Zhao told China Daily in Beijing.
A. most of which B. most of them C. most of what D. most of it
25、Excuse me for ______ you, but it is something urgent.
A.lying B.warning C.disturbing D.forcing
26、Stone Mountain
Basic Information
Stone Mountain, Georgia, is the world’s largest exposed piece of granite (花岗岩). It is a rock of 7.5 billion cubic feet and it’s just a half-hour drive from Atlanta. But it’s not just the size of the mountain that attracts people to visit. Stone Mountain’s impressive feature is the Confederate Memorial Carving. Three heroes from the Civil War have been carved into the rock: Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E.Lee, and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The huge sculptures are surrounded by a carved surface that covers three acres.
How to Visit
Stone Mountain can be visited by taking a cable car ride up the north face. Brave tourists can hike along various paths to get closer to the amazing mountain. A visit to the top uncovers rock pools and views of downtown Atlanta that seems close enough to touch.
What to Visit
Located just outside the park’s west gate is Historic Stone Mountain Village. The village was established in 1839 and offers more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants. Tourists can visit antique (古董) stores as well as shop for art and jewelry created by local artisans.
Detailed Visiting Information
Address: U.S.Highway 78 E., Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA
Telephone: 770/498-5690 or 800/401-2407
Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm (due to COVID-19)
Admission: $8 per car
【1】What is Stone Mountain most famous for?
A.Its large memorial carving.
B.Its unique natural landscape.
C.Its having a large piece of granite.
D.Its being the hometown of famous heroes.
【2】What can visitors do at Stone Mountain Park?
A.Hike along downtown Atlanta.
B.Go shopping outside its west gate.
C.Swim in beautiful swimming pools.
D.Learn to make jewels from the locals.
【3】How much should Mr. Brown pay if he visits the park in two cars with his family of eight?
A.$8.
B.$16.
C.$32.
D.$64.
27、Is Your Diet Destroying the Environment?
A vegetarian diet is often praised for its health benefits. Studies have shown that vegetarians usually have lower levels of heart disease and a lower risk of diabetes than people who eat meat. What most people are less aware of, however, are the effects that a vegetarian diet can have on the environment.
Researchers from the Union of Concerned Scientists in the US recently studied how consumer behavior affects the environment. The study showed that meat consumption is one of the main ways that humans can damage the environment, second only to the use of motor vehicle.
Then, how can eating meat have a negative effect on the environment? For a start, all farm animals such as cows, pigs, and sheep give off methane (沼气) gas by expelling (排出) wind from their bodies. One cow can produce up to 60 liters of methane each day. Methane gas is the second most common greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. Many environmental experts now believe that it is more responsible for global warming than carbon dioxide. It is estimated that 25% of all methane released into the atmosphere comes from farm animals.
Another way that meat production affects the environment is through the use of water and land. 2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of beef, whereas 20 gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of wheat. One acre of farmland used for crop production can produce 40,000 pounds of potatoes, 30,000 pounds of carrots, or 50,000 pounds of tomatoes.
Many people now see the benefits of switching to a vegetarian diet, not just for health reasons, but also because it plays a vital role in protecting the environment. However, some nutritionists advise against switching to a totally strict vegetarian, or vegan diet. They believe a vegan diet, which excludes all products from animal sources, such as cheese, eggs, and milk, can be short of many necessary vitamins and minerals our bodies need.
Today, many people know it’s important to take better care of their bodies and to use the earth’s resources more efficiently. As this understanding spreads, more people may realize that to help the environment and for the human race to survive, more of us will need to become vegetarians.
【1】The underlined word “it” in Para.3 refers to ___________.
A.methane gas B.carbon dioxide
C.expelling wind D.greenhouse gas
【2】Many figures are used in Para.4 to show ___________.
A.growing tomatoes has the highest production
B.crop production is better than meat production
C.meat production consumes too much water and land
D.farm animals are the main producer of the methane gas
【3】What message does the passage want to convey?
A.Our diet is destroying the surroundings.
B.Raising farm animals affects the environment.
C.A vegetarian diet helps to protect the environment.
D.More and more people are becoming strict vegetarians.
28、Everyone has worries, but what do you do with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take three steps to deal with them.
Try to find out the causes.
【1】 Sometimes you know it, but sometimes you might not. If you can’t make sure what your worries are, you will have more and more new problems in your life. So remember that you must try to find out the causes before you start to deal with them even though it might not be so easy.
【2】
There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won’t solve your problem. 【3】 If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:
★How do I get ready for class? Do I review my notes even when there isn’t a test?
★Do I have a good place to do my homework?
★【4】
If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do — write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.
Ask for help.
When you are worried, you need to find someone to communicate with. 【5】 They will help you analyze (分析) your problems carefully and solve them easily.
A.The first step is to find out what you’re worried about.
B.How can I improve my grades?
C.Think of the ways to improve grades.
D.Think of the ways to make it better.
E.Grades at school are often a top worry for students.
F.Have I tried different ways of studying?
G.You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help.
29、阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文,从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.” He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.
As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.). As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said. Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.
【1】How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride?
A. He was happy because his daughter could gain excitement.
B. He felt surprised because he didn’t know the author.
C. He was moved because the author offered to help his daughter.
D. He felt nervous because he was worried about his daughter’s safety.
【2】What can we know about the author?
A. He was a disabled man.
B. He worked in a convenience store.
C. He often helped people who were in trouble.
D. He usually drove too fast.
【3】According to the passage, the girl ____________.
A. used to be a completely healthy person
B. was not allowed to do some fierce sports
C. usually felt sad about life due to her disability
D. was unwilling to communicate with a stranger
【4】What did the author’s gift refer to according to the girl’s father?
A. The motorbike. B. The wheelchair.
C. The blessing. D. The ride.
30、Last year I decided to do some volunteer work. I began to_________on the Internet and discovered Volunteer USA. Three months later I_________myself on a plane to Phoenix, Arizona. I was_________at the thought of living with loads of new people for three months. However, within fifteen minutes of_________, my worries had gone. Everyone was so friendly and like-minded that it was very_________to feel at home.
I was sent to the Coronado National Forest for my first 8-day_________. We had to_________everything we needed and walk three miles to where we worked. It may not seem like a_________way but in 35℃ heat and with a heavy pack, my legs were on fire.
My job was to build a stairway out of rock. This_________climbing up and down the side of a mountain inhabited (栖息) by mountain lions, although I should say they were only heard, never seen.
Three days later, a beautiful stairway came into being. The__________of knowing that my work will be on that mountainside for years to come is massive.
But on the last night we were __________in a thunderstorm. I woke up at midnight to find a swimming pool in my tent. The temperature was close to__________. I had to spend the rest of the night trembling in the only__________part of my tent.
Needless to say, I suffered a lot. But I know whatever I have to face in my life I was there and I__________. I think I am much__________for having taken part in the project.
【1】
A.calculate
B.negotiate
C.advertise
D.research
【2】
A.imagined
B.introduced
C.engaged
D.found
【3】
A.annoyed
B.surprised
C.scared
D.excited
【4】
A.arriving
B.sleeping
C.thinking
D.walking
【5】
A.funny
B.complex
C.lucky
D.easy
【6】
A.tour
B.project
C.campaign
D.course
【7】
A.drop
B.make
C.carry
D.buy
【8】
A.nice
B.safe
C.long
D.quick
【9】
A.helped
B.ended
C.allowed
D.meant
【10】
A.satisfaction
B.ambition
C.expectation
D.intention
【11】
A.left
B.caught
C.attacked
D.separated
【12】
A.boiling
B.average
C.normal
D.freezing
【13】
A.tidy
B.dry
C.new
D.soft
【14】
A.survived
B.resisted
C.escaped
D.recovered
【15】
A.smarter
B.stronger
C.happier
D.busier
31、课本原文填空。
Genes play a critical role in overall health. Every cell in the human body contains genetic information. Everything from the ageing process to the development of 【1】, such as cancer, is tied to an individual’s genetic make-up. However, scientists have long been 【2】 the question about which genetic markers indicate a short or long lifespan. The discovery by the research team may 【3】 of the study on genes and human lifespans, and eventually help answer this question.
Scientists say that locating these sixteen genetic markers will greatly improve their understanding of how genes affect lifespans. These genetic markers may eventually 【4】 a means of targeting the specific genes connected with lifespans. This could significantly enhance people’s chances of living to a ripe old age. According to some scientists, it could make 【5】 to the future of human life.
At the basic level, artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines. One of 【6】 of AI is to develop computer intelligence 【7】 learning from experience, 【8】 new inputs and performing tasks like humans. To achieve this aim, many approaches to creating true AI have been put forward, including “deep learning”, which enables a machine to improve its own performance by learning from the results of 【9】. Deep-learning AI 【10】 to analyse massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex networks of the human brain.
32、假如你是新华中学的学生李华,最近看到一所外语培训学校招聘兼职辅导员(part-time tutors)的 广告,想在高考结束后去应聘, 请根据下列提示写一封求职信。
提示:1. 自身优势(擅长英语口语和写作,担任班长团结同学、乐于助人);
2. 应聘理由(想充分好利用假期时间,为大学挣学费并积累一些社会经验);
3.想法及打算(希望成为一名教师,希望得到和别人合作的机会)。
注意1.可适当发挥以使行文连贯 2.词数:100左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours truly,
Li Hua