1、We should improve our ability to ______ international communication so as to tell China’s story well and make the voice of China heard.
A.adapt to
B.engage in
C.consist of
D.subscribe to
2、- Have you heard of China's _________ for the 2026 World Cup?
- It's not officially confirmed yet. The committee are _________ it over.
A. effort; blowing B. bid; talking
C. bid; blowing D. effort; talking
3、Do you know that _____ with wise men improves your mind?
A.chat
B.chats
C.chatted
D.chatting
4、After a month’s ________, the doctor successfully ________ me ________ my illness.
A.cure; treated; for B.treatment; cured; of
C.treat; cured; for D.treatment; treated; of
5、He was able to bring forth persuasive arguments ______ his position.
A.in contrast to
B.in memory of
C.in harmony with
D.in support of
6、It’s high time that we gave ______ attention to our world climate and led a low-carbon life, or the consequence would be too serious for us to face.
A. effective B. gradual C. due D. temporary
7、If you hard at school, you a college student now and would get a good job in the future.
A. had studied; would have been B. would have studied; could be
C. had studied; would be D. studied; could be
8、Though many of the heavy smokers have realized the serious effect that smoking has ________ their health, they continue to smoke instead of ________.
A.for; giving it up
B.on; leaving
C.to; abandoning
D.on; quitting
9、I don’t exactly know what the woman is, but I think she can be but a doctor.
A. anybody B. something
C. anything D. everybody
10、Believe it or not, we keep in touch ________ writing letters instead of sending emails.
A. with B. of
C. on D. by
11、When _________ our national flag _______, we feel our hearts full of pride and strength.
A. watch; rising B. watching ; raising
C. watching ; being raised D. watch; to rise
12、Nearly half a million people are believed ________ their homes as a result of the disaster.
A.to leave
B.to be left
C.to be leaving
D.to have left
13、Generally, _____ to a university in western countries, international students need to prove their ability to speak English.
A. admitting B. admitted
C. being admitted D. to be admitted
14、It was only when the car pulled up in front of our house ________ we saw Cathy in the passenger seat.
A.which
B.that
C.when
D.where
15、The neighbors asked them to stop making a noise at night, but they _______doing it.
A.agree with B.agree on C.kept off D.kept on
16、This devotion and hard work is ________ we see reflected within his photos.
A.that
B.whether
C.how
D.what
17、________ with teens who spend much of their free time in front of TV sets, those who are physically active often have better grades.
A. Compared B. To compare C. Comparing D. Having compared
18、--- How was your weekend, Bella?
--- Awful! It was the first time I ________ alone at home, bored to death.
A.has left
B.had left
C.has been left
D.had been left
19、Henry devoted his life and profession to helping people without expecting anything ________.
A.in hand
B.in vain
C.in return
D.in order to
20、Dad told us the price here was much lower than in London.
A.it
B.that
C.this
D.one
21、—For weeks after the crash, divers had searched accessible areas ________ for the body of the Indian man who was a Concordia waiter.
—Yes, they did their best and were not to blame for the unfortunate result.
A. in reward B. in trouble
C. in vain D. in reality
22、By the time he succeeded in standing on the top of Mount Everest, Jack ________ twice.
A.has failed
B.failed
C.had failed
D.was failing
23、A busy timetable saw Premier Li Keqiang reach Suzhou, Jiangsu province, at about 2:30 am on Tuesday for a series of meeting_________leaders from Central and Eastern Europe.
A.involved
B.to involve
C.involving
D.having involved
24、________it rain this afternoon, the football match would be put off till next Friday.
A.Were
B.Should
C.Would
D.Will
25、The ________ also preserves the bodies of 100 cats and dogs and other pets whose owners hope they may one day return to life.
A.institute
B.instance
C.intensity
D.intention
26、Philosophers have a bad reputation for expressing themselves in a dry and boring way. The ideals for most philosophical writing are precision, clarity, and the sort of conceptual analysis that leaves no hair un-split.
There is nothing wrong with clarity, precision, and the like — but this isn’t the only way to do philosophy. Outside academic journals, abstract philosophical ideas are often expressed through literature, cinema, and song. There’s nothing that grabs attention like a good story, and there are some great philosophical stories that delight and engage, rather than putting the reader to sleep.
One of the great things about this is that, unlike formal philosophy, which tries to be very clear, stories don’t wear their meanings on their sleeve — they require interpretation, and often express conflicting ideas for the reader to wrestle with.
Consider what philosophers call the metaphysics (形而上学) of race — an area of philosophy that explorers the question of whether or not race is real. There are three main positions that you can take on these questions. You might think that a person’s race is written in their genes (a position known as “biological realism”). Or you might think of race as socially real, like days of the week or currencies (“social constructionism”). Finally, you might think that races are unreal — that they’re more like leprechauns (一种魔法精灵) than they are like Thursdays or dollars (“anti-realism”).
A great example of a story with social constructionist taking on race is George Schuyler’s novel Black No More. In the book, a Black scientist named Crookman invents a procedure that makes Black people visually indistinguishable from Whites. Thousands of African Americans flock to Crookman’s Black No More clinics and pay him their hard-earned cash to undergo the procedure. White racists can no longer distinguish those people who are “really” White from those who merely appear to be White. In a final episode, Crookman discovers that new Whites are actually a whiter shade of pale than those who were born that way, which kicks off a trend of sunbathing to darken one’s skin-darkening it so as to look more While.
Philosophically rich stories like this bring more technical works to life. They are stories to think with.
【1】What does the author think of philosophical stories?
A.The meaning behind is very obvious.
B.They am extremely precise and formal.
C.They often cause conflicts among readers.
D.They are engaging and inspire critical thinking.
【2】Which category might “Christmas” fall into according to paragraph 4?
A.Social constructionism.
B.Anti-realism.
C.Biological realism.
D.Literary realism.
【3】What is Black No More in paragraph 5 mainly about?
A.Racial issues caused by skin colors.
B.A society view on race and self-image.
C.Black people accepted by the white society.
D.The origin of sun bathing among white people.
【4】What is the best title of the text?
A.Stories Made Easy
B.Stories to Think with
C.Positions in Philosophy
D.Nature of Philosophical Writing
27、DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL CHINA™
Call for submissions:
photos and short videos
WHO WE ARE
China Daily and its Discover Beautiful China platform (dbc.chinaservicesinfo.com), China Daily Website and China Daily App are calling for submissions of photos and videos from now until October 20. Organizations and individuals, both in China and around the world, are welcome to share with us works depicting the beautiful country of China.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Photos or short videos with four major themes:
• The scenery of China
• The cityscape in China
• Customs unique to China
• The cultural heritage of China
Languages in either English or Chinese are preferred.
WHAT YOU CAN GET
Among prizes/awards to be given to the individual winners, we offer a top prize of up to 10,000 yuan (about$1,496). Winning organizations will receive trophies and certificates for their distinguished contribution. *Some of the best works have a chance to be featured on the China Daily Website, dbc.chinaservicesinfo.com, and China Daily App (with 37 million users).
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1.Photos
• No more than 10 photos, 5MB maximum for each; with a caption (说明文字) of up to 200 words; format in JPG or PNG
2.Videos
• Format: MP4 or MOV
• Dimension: horizontal: 16:9, vertical: 9:16
• Size: 1GB maximum, less than 4 minutes
• Caption: 200—500 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction
HOW TO SUBMIT
• Click the button to see the full text of the statement
• CONTACT US: liyang1@chinadaily.com.cn ; lvfu@chinadaily.com.cn
【1】What’s the purpose of the above event?
A.To share some tips.
B.To collect some works.
C.To introduce some photos.
D.To recommend some videos.
【2】Which of the following is welcome?
A.A 6MB photo.
B.A 2GB video.
C.A PNG photo.
D.A 5-minute video.
【3】What is the text probably taken from?
A.A magazine.
B.A newspaper.
C.A travel brochure.
D.A website.
28、Lime has launched its latest Gen4 e-bike, featuring a series of upgrades, among which an interchangeable battery is the most characteristic, in an effort to improve the sustainability and availability of the company’s shared vehicles.
The launch is initially limited to Washington D.C., but the e-bike will gradually spread in other cities this spring, including Atlanta and Charleston in the U.S.
In early 2021, Lime announced a $50 million investment in the Gen4 model. The battery can be used between Lime’s Gen4 e-bikes and Gen4 e-scooters(电动滑板车), which will hopefully result in reduced van trips for the Lime’s operations team replacing the batteries. The feature is also designed to improve reliability for the service and prevent large numbers of uncharged, unusable vehicles lying around on sidewalks.
“The launch of our Gen4 e-bike is an important step toward achieving our mission of building a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free,” said Wayne Ting, CEO of Lime. “Standardising our exchangeable batteries across modes is a leap forward for Lime and the broader micromobility industry, making operations more efficient and sustainable, while improving reliability for riders.”
Other significant updates to the bike include increased motor power, an improved phone holder, new handlebar display(already seen on Lime’s e-scooters), an automatic two-speed transmission for a smoother ride, and a modular(组合式的)design which the company says makes the bike’s usable life longer. Durability(持久性)is a major issue for the miromobility industry.
The demand for e-bikes, shared or otherwise, appears to be continuing at a steady pace, as Americans apparently bought electric bikes at greater rates than they did electric cars during the pandemic. Here’s all the electric bikes and scooters that rolled into CES 2022 for a glimpse of what’s ahead.
【1】What is the biggest feature of Gen4 e-bike?
A.Its colour.
B.Its firm phone holder.
C.Its exchangeable battery.
D.Its fast-charge system.
【2】What can we learn about Gen4 e-bike?
A.It will only be used in Washington D.C.
B.It uses the same battery as Gen4 e-scooters.
C.It has reduced the number of the operations team replacing batteries.
D.It may cause more uncharged vehicles on the roadside.
【3】Which update to Gen4 e-bike is unmentioned in the text?
A.Automatic two-speed transmission.
B.A newly designed pedal.
C.Increased motor power.
D.New handlebar display.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.A new e-bike appears in the UK
B.The high quality of Gen4 e-bike
C.A great leap for battery sharing in Washington D. C.
D.Lime launches a new e-bike featuring swappable batteries.
29、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
The holiday season isn’t just about shopping and gifts.【1】However, holiday travel can be more expensive than the gifts. Fortunately, the following tips will help keep your travel spending under control.
Plan ahead. The earlier you book your travel, from airfare to hotels, the easier it is to find good deals.【2】Your best prices on airfare come when you book three weeks before the plane leaves for domestic flights. For international flights, consider booking 30 days in advance. Many experts point out that you should book travel between one month and three months out for high-traffic holidays.
Book your air travel on cheaper days. Traveling by air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays often costs less than traveling on Fridays and Sundays. During the holidays, it is not just about a specific day of the week. You also need to consider the days surrounding the holiday but days immediately before and after a holiday can be expensive. One of the best ways to save is to plan your air travel on the Day of the holiday.【3】
Consider traveling overnight. Red-eye flights and overnight flights often cost less than those at more convenient times.【4】Traveling overnight can help you avoid a night in the hotel, as well as save your money on travel to your destination.
【5】You can’t bring liquids with you on the airline, but you can bring sandwiches and other snacks. When you are on the road, you can buy food at local groceries to make your own meals. If you are staying in a hotel long-term, consider cooking your own food, especially if you have access to a microwave.
A.Bring your own food.
B.Consider affordable accommodations.
C.Traveling by plane is not the best choice.
D.Plus, booking earlier can save you money.
E.For instance, traveling on Christmas Day might be a great deal.
F.A great deal of travel also takes place during this time of year.
G.Other alternatives include sleeper trains, as well as overnight ferries.
30、I met Daisy Banks on the way to Maghar. She was walking down the road with her white stick, and I saw her walking towards a muddy ________. If she continued, she might have ________ into the water. Not wanting this to happen, I stopped my ________ and called out, “There’s a hole in front of you, Daisy. If it’s all right with you, I’ll ________ you to your place.”
She happily ________ my suggestion. I took her bag so she could climb on my motorbike. On the way, she told me that she lost her eyesight as a baby. We also talked about her ________, and I knew she was on the way to her school.
Daisy had called me a couple of times since our chance ________. However, I had been unable to meet her ________ my busy schedules. Finally, we agreed to ________ at the Mahdu Mall. We talked about a range of issues, and I came to ________ that Daisy possessed (拥有) knowledge which would challenge that of many ________ fit people.
Although she has a mother and three brothers, Daisy has been ________ on her own for the past years. She cooks for herself and washes her own clothes while ________ to teach every morning at Magha’s Primary School. While ________ herself, she kept listening to the news and tried to learn other things. She is a(n)________ person, telling me that she said no when her brothers wanted to take turns to look after her. I really admire her confidence and the way she carried herself in her life.
【1】
A.pavement
B.hall
C.hole
D.freeway
【2】
A.thrown
B.landed
C.dived
D.fallen
【3】
A.car
B.truck
C.motorbike
D.bus
【4】
A.pass
B.drop
C.take
D.fetch
【5】
A.allowed
B.expected
C.replied
D.accepted
【6】
A.study
B.job
C.salary
D.travel
【7】
A.appointment
B.meeting
C.crash
D.argument
【8】
A.due to
B.in addition to
C.instead of
D.in spite of
【9】
A.resist
B.quarrel
C.reunite
D.work
【10】
A.discover
B.encourage
C.persuade
D.suppose
【11】
A.mentally
B.morally
C.physically
D.emotionally
【12】
A.living
B.lying
C.waiting
D.teaching
【13】
A.managing
B.supporting
C.refusing
D.reducing
【14】
A.taking care of
B.improving
C.looking up to
D.educating
【15】
A.stubborn
B.reliable
C.confident
D.intelligent
31、新概念英语原文填空(答案可能是一词或多词)
Perhaps the most extraordinary building of the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace, 【1】 was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all other buildings in the world, 【2】 it was made of iron and glass. It was one of the 【3】 buildings of all time and a lot of people from many countries came to see it. A great many 【4】 were sent to the exhibition from 【5】 parts of the world. There was also 【6】 great deal of machinery on display. The most wonderful piece of machinery on show was Nasmyth’s steam hammer. Though in those days, travelling was not as easy as it is today, steam boats 【7】thousands of visitors across the Channel from Europe. 【8】 arriving in England, they were taken to the Crystal Palace by train. There were six million visitors in all, and the profits from the exhibition 【9】 to build museums and colleges. Later, the Crystal Palace was moved to South London. It 【10】 one of the most famous buildings in the world until it was burnt down in 1936.
32、请根据以下提示,用英语写篇短文介绍山西省阳泉市的基本情况。内容包括:
1.位置、面积(4559平方公里)、人口(1,417,500);
2.经济、生活;
3.风景名胜等。
注意:
1.词数100词左右。
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:经济 economy; 娘子关 Niangzi Pass ; 固关长城Guguan Great Wall;