1、The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took __ pictures of them.
A.a good many of B.the number of
C.a quantity of D.a large amount of
2、In the final, we narrowly won the game. ______, I didn’t expect we had a chance of winning at first.
A. On the whole B. As a consequence
C. In other words D. To be honest
3、Some of our history were glorious, others best left in our historical records, never ______.
A.to repeat B.to be repeated
C.being repeated D.having been repeated
4、Since the concept introduced in this session is complex and abstract, students are given some time to _____ it.
A.consult B.explain C.digest D.accept
5、_____ by the latest electronic toys, the little boy stood in front of the windows, without moving.
A. To be arrested B. Arrested
C. Having arrested D. Arresting
6、Yesterday, crowds of people _____ to watch the charity of performance.
A.work out
B.make out
C.turn out
D.reach out
7、Under the new schedule, teachers of primary and secondary schools must _____each class on time instead of adding extra lessons.
A.cancel B.advocate
C.postpone D.Dismiss
8、While China ________ an anti-terrorist security network, the nation still needs to prepare its people ________ the war on terror, therefore ________ its powerful weapon.
A. knits, to fight, to gather B. is knitting, fighting, gathering
C. is knitting, to fight, gathering D. has knitted, to fight, gathering
9、What’s up, Bill? You __________upset.
A. look B. looked C. have looked D. had looked
10、Reciting does much good in language learning and it ________ helps to learn science subjects better.
A.in return
B.by chance
C.in turn
D.for once
11、---Johnson said that he had a headache and wouldn’t come to the discussion.
---____________. He always uses that excuse.
A. You are kidding.
B. I won’t buy his story.
C. You have my word.
D. I can’t agree more.
12、Jim, ________ for months to find a job as an engineer, finally took a position in a factory ______ cars.
A. struggling; producing B. struggled; produced
C. having struggled; producing D. to struggle; to produce
13、Success only______ those with courage and determination.
A.favors B.requests C.reflects D.instructs
14、To create a more____space, eating or drinking on the subway is not allowed.
A.relaxing B.individual C.conventional D.comfortable
15、 Is this______first time you’ve flown on_______British Airways?
A. the;不填 B. the; a
C. a; the D. 不填;a
16、—You seem to be familiar with New York.
—I _______ there for three years.It’s great to be back.
A.live B.had lived
C.have lived D.lived
17、 ______rise in carbon dioxide is causing _______ steady increase in global warming.
A. The; a B.不填; a C. The;不填 D.A;the
18、_____ by the latest electronic toys, the little boy stood in front of the windows, without moving.
A.To be arrested B.Arrested
C.Having arrested D.Arresting
19、________ you send me an e-mail to say that you won’t go camping, I’ll wait for you at the park.
A.Unless
B.When
C.Whether
D.If
20、Almost every teenager will experience a period in their life _____ they aren’t content with their parents.
A.when B.where C.that D.which
21、 Microplastics are everywhere in our environment. It's hardly surprising that the tiny fragments have also been found in humans. A new study shows that Americans are consuming as many as 121,000 particles each year.
Measuring 50 to 500 microns in length, microplastics come from a variety of sources, including large plastics that break down into smaller and smaller pieces. Therefore, much remains unknown about the common existence of these materials within the human body, as well as their impact on human health.
Hoping to fill in some of these gaps, a research team led by Kieran Cox, a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria, looked at 26 papers assessing the amount of microplastics in commonly consumed food items, among which are seafood, sugars, salts, honey, alcohol and water. The team also evaluated the potential consumption of microplastics through inhalation (吸入)using previously reported data on microplastic concentrations in the air and the Environmental Protection Agency's reported respiration rates. Based on these data, the researchers calculated that our annual consumption of microplastics via food and drink ranges from 39,000 to 52,000 particles. When microplastics taken in through inhalation are taken into account, the range jumps to between 74,000 and 121,000 particles per year.
The authors of the study found that people who drink exclusively from plastic water bottles absorb an additional 90,000 microplastics each year, compared to 4,000 among those who only consume tap water. "This shows that small decisions, over the course of a year, really matter and have an impact." Cox says. The new study, according to its authors, was the first to investigate "the accumulative human exposure" to microplastics. But in all likelihood, the research tells only a small part of the entire story. Collectively, the food and drink that the researchers analyzed represent 15 percent of Americans' caloric intake. The team could not account for food groups like fruits, vegetables and grains because there simply is not enough data on their microplastic content.
For those worried about microplastic consumption, cutting down bottled water is a good place to start. But to the heart of the problem, we have to stop producing and using so much plastic.
【1】What makes it difficult to know microplastics commonly exist in the human body?
A.The quality. B.The quantity.
C.The shape. D.The size.
【2】How did Kieran Cox's team calculate the potential consumption of microplastics?
A.By studying papers. B.By comparing the impacts.
C.By analyzing the data. D.By conducting experiments.
【3】Which of the following is true according to the text?
A.Drinking less plastic bottled water helps to take in fewer microplastics.
B.The study is among the earliest to investigate human exposure to microplastics.
C.Cox's team gained comprehensive information of microplastics taken in by humans.
D.People consume 74,000 to 121,000 particles of microplastics per year from food and drink.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.The Potential Problems of Microplastics
B.Microplastics Coming From Various Sources
C.Microplastics Found Within Human Bodies
D.The Impact of Microplastics on Human Health
22、An allergy(过敏)made Clare give up her job training racehorses, but she has now created a new career for herself as a best-selling author. Jane interviews her.
In the large field which would normally contain horses, there are three big dogs running wildly around. As I talk to Clare and her husband, Daniel, he says, “I’m not allowing Clare to have anything larger than those dogs. ” It’s said with a smile, but persuading one of Britain’s most successful racehorse trainers to give up her work can’t have been easy. Clare explains her situation: I’d been ill for some time, and then I discovered that I had actually developed an allergy to horses. Giving up training horses after so long was a horrible decision to take. But it wasn’t as if I needed the money any more. And at least it allowed me to try writing on a full-time basis—I’d been writing in my free time for years! Clare has made a new career as a novelist ever since.
Clare’s son Tim has now taken over her training business. Despite the fact that Tim’s only been doing this for two years, Clare announces proudly that he’s already had several winners. “But racehorse owners have high expectations. Keeping them happy is not an easy task, ” she says. “It is something you really have to work at and I just hope he can manage. ”
Clare says she is trying to put her life in horse-racing behind her, but in the next breath, she’s talking about a young horse at Tim’s stables(马厩). She often relieves herself: “ my books are selling well. We do need to sort things out better, though, so we have time to take holidays, and enjoy our hard-earned money! ” However, as hard as she tries, there is obviously a huge gap in Clare’s life that has yet to be filled.
【1】What do we learn about Clare in the first paragraph?
A.She likes to follow her husband’s advice.
B.She was relieved to begin a less stressful job.
C.She is still worried about her family’s financial security.
D.She accepted that a change of career would be beneficial.
【2】What is Clare’s attitude to her son’s situation?
A.She considers that he is too competitive.
B.She worries that he is under too much pressure.
C.She believes that he should have more contact with her.
D.She thinks he should spend more time with racehorse owners.
【3】What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Running a racing stable.
B.Being successful in races.
C.Earning money in horse-racing.
D.Dealing with the racehorse owners.
【4】What does the writer mean in the final paragraph?
A.Clare is enlarging the size of her income.
B.Clare misses her involvement with horses.
C.Clare is concentrating too much on her hobbies.
D.Clare plans to return to the horse-racing business.
23、Community partners need you!
●Swissvale Farmers Market
We’re looking for students to help us set up and take down our tent and spend the morning under the tent with us. Activities include some heavy lifting (optional), engaging with community members, picking up litter, handling small sales and lots of breaks!
Time: September 10, 8:30 am—1:15pm
●Food Pantry Distribution
The CHS Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution each week. This involves sorting food, stocking shelves, preparing the outdoor market and assisting families. Customer service skills are important as volunteers may be assisting families directly. Understanding different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds is helpful.
Time: September 1—December 22, Wednesdays Thursdays: 1:30pm—6:00pm
●Garbage Olympics
Join us for the Garbage Olympics! A Pittsburgh wide competition between neighborhoods to see who can get the most litter and garbage off our beloved city streets!
This year, we are competing against each other as well as the entire city! Teams A. B and C will race to see who can get the most garbage collected!
We’ll have all the supplies ready, and will explain the rules to everyone before the event starts.
Time: September 17, 8:00 am—11:00 am.
●Tutoring assistant
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is actively seeking tutoring assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. As a tutoring assistant, you will offer a positive attitude and coaching to help children to stay on track during the in-person tutoring session. Additionally, you will help provide academic assistance in the form of reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation and math to school-aged children. Volunteers should be able to commit to eight weeks in the fall and may sign on for an additional eight weeks in the spring.
Time: September 28—November 16, Wednesday from 4:30 pm—6:30 pm
【1】You need to be ________ if you decide to engage in community events listed above.
A.knowledgeable
B.helpful
C.professional
D.well-built
【2】As an environmentalist, which one are you most likely to choose?
A.Tutoring assistant
B.Garbage Olympics
C.Swissvale Farmers Market
D.Food Pantry Distribution
【3】What do tutoring assistants need to do?
A.Help children with their studies.
B.Work on weekends for 16 weeks.
C.Join children in physical exercise.
D.Seek academic help for children.
24、Our mission is to give a world-class education to everyone, everywhere, regardless of gender, income or social status.
EdX offers MOOCS from the world’s best universities, online courses from MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, UT and many other universities. Topics include biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, electronics, engineering, food and nutrition, history, and more. EdX is a non-profit online website created by founding partners of Harvard and MIT.
Today, edX.org provides hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe with access to free education. We offer amazing quality classes by the best professors from the best schools. We enable our members to find out a new passion that will transform their lives and their communities.
Around the world — from coast to coast, in over 192 countries, people are making the decision to take one or several of our courses. As we continue to grow our operations, we are looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the edX team. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re hardworking, dedicated and ready to contribute to an unparalleled (无比的,空前的) member experience for our community, we really want you to apply.
As part of the edX team, you’ll receive:
•Competitive compensation
•Generous benefits package
•Free lunch every day
•A great workplace where everyone cares and wants to change the world (no, we’re not kidding).
While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. We promise that every applicant will be treated fairly.
All positions are located in our Cambridge offices.
【1】What does edX mainly do?
A. Studying people’s learning habits.
B. Discovering people’s new passion.
C. Providing free courses.
D. Researching the trend of education.
【2】According to the text, edX ________.
A. aims to change the world
B. tries to build more schools
C. has schools in nearly 200 countries
D. teaches people how to choose their courses
【3】Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Only males will be admitted.
B. The edX team members must pay for all their three meals a day.
C. You can call to ask about details about the application.
D. EdX doesn’t aim to make money.
【4】What’s the aim of the text?
A. To give an introduction to edX.
B. To encourage people to join edX.
C. To predict the future of education.
D. To advise us to choose quality education.
25、 Even as, teacher, my mother didn't understand "learning disabilities". The________was almost unknown when I was a child. She was________I was bright and was working hard at school. She wondered why my achievement was so________.
Everyone said I was lazy, stupid or both. Then I began to________them. Sometimes I just________. I couldn't write, read or answer questions quickly. Anyway, I graduated. Although I was the________in my class. I wanted to go to law school against the best________of my school consultants. _____,Brooklyn Law School took a chance on me. I________with my best academic performance and I graduated better this time in the middle of my class. By law school I had begun to________how to make up for my problems. I had the________to meet Steve Lusthaus, a(n) _____, who spent hour________legal concepts with me. Law school was________because there was more stress on concepts and less on rote(死记硬背)learning, my greatest________.
Steve and I still joke about when he________me before an exam where I scored an "A" and he only a "B". I also remember the night I decided to drop out because of the endless________and Steve argued with me,________to let me sleep until I agreed to stay.
Luckily, by the time I was diagnosed(诊断) as learning disabled at the age of thirty-five, I had learned to________my problems. By the age of thirty-seven, I was a________.
【1】A.term B.situation C.idea D.method
【2】A.uncertain B.convinced C.hopeful D.proud
【3】A.low B.remarkable C.meaningless D.satisfying
【4】A.leave B.believe C.ignore D.avoid
【5】A.carried on B.slipped away C.yelled out D.gave up
【6】A.first B.second C.middle D.last
【7】A.work B.advice C.teaching D.offer
【8】A.Eventually B.Obviously C.Generally D.Luckily
【9】A.responded B.dealt C.did away D.got away
【10】A.regret B.share C.learn D.forget
【11】A.time B.right C.fortune D.possibility
【12】A.professor B.colleague C.student D.officer
【13】A.changing B.creating C.questioning D.discussing
【14】A.easier B.better C.more difficult D.more complex
【15】A.achievement B.advantage C.weakness D.ambition
【16】A.quarrelled with B.tutored C.played with D.stopped
【17】A.pressure B.competition C.notes D.lectures
【18】A.trying B.hesitating C.refusing D.forcing
【19】A.stand B.prevent C.remove D.handle
【20】A.prisoner B.judge C.father D.patient
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