1、Soon after getting off his horse, the captain appeared at the second-floor windows, ______ he could see nothing but trees.
A. where B. from where
C. which D. from which
2、Even a small personal computer store vast amounts of information.
A. might B. can
C. ought to D. has to
3、The 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre ________ seats an audience of approximately 3,400.
A. where B. whose C. when D. which
4、The growth of economy is influenced by a number of factors, ________are beyond our control.
A.most of them B.most of that C.most of what D.most of which
5、The computers made by our company sell well,but several years ago no one could have imagined the role in the market that they________.
A.has played
B.were to play
C.had played
D.played
6、She’s late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about ______.
A. punctuality B. priority C. preference D. privilege
7、________ the theme of the Expo in 2017 was to promote cultural exchange and strengthen mutual cooperation between the countries along the Silk Road, Dunhuang was the ideal place.
A.Rather than
B.Given that
C.So that
D.Even if
8、China has accelerated crucial transformations in the role of government, _______the market to play a decisive role.
A.to allow
B.allowed
C.having allowed
D.allowing
9、I really want to go to a place for the summer vacation, ________ especially with beautiful scenery and unique culture.
A.it
B.that
C.this
D.one
10、House prices are usually much higher ________ there are subway stations around.
A. where B. unless C. while D. though
11、As is expected, AI is an area _______ China may appear as a leading force.
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
12、The young man had floated in the river for nearly two hours before he was ________ by the fisherman.
A. put up B. made up
C. picked up D. brought up
13、Taking years________, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a record of all of our efforts to overcome the most difficult engineering challenges.
A.completing
B.having been completed
C.to complete
D.completed
14、My parents aren’t _______ me going abroad for education, fearing that I'm too young to take care of myself.
A.in charge of
B.in favor of
C.in need of
D.in praise of
15、People have difficulty accepting that their pictures were webcast live to millions of viewers, ______ the fact that some of them were not so graceful.
A.no doubt
B.no denying
C.nothing like
D.not to mention
16、 Between the two generations, it is often not their age, _________their education
that causes misunderstanding.
A. like B. as C. or D. but
17、----Anything special about this device?
----Well, it can ______ between the cancerous and the normal cells under certain conditions.
A. conclude B. exclude C. discriminate D. undergo
18、Emotional conflict may shake the ______ of even the strongest relationship, e.g. between husband and wife, parents and children.
A. proportion B. foundation
C. innovation D. interaction
19、Introverts (性格内向的人), according to Susan Cain, tend to enjoy being alone, doing quieter things or being with just one friend at a time. She says that is _____ they get their energy.
A. why B. when C. how D. where
20、I just sat by the window watching the passing scene ________ I caught the eye of a waiter and ordered my meal.
A.once
B.while
C.until
D.since
21、 We’ve known for years that plants can see, hear, smell and communicate with chemicals. Now, reported New Scientist, they have been recorded making sounds when stressed.
In a yet-to-be-published study, Itzhak Khait and his team at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, found that tomato and tobacco plants can make ultrasonic(超声的)noises. The plants “cry out” due to lack of water, or when their stems are cut. It’s just too high-pitched(音调高的)for humans to hear.
Microphones placed 10 centimeters away from the plants picked up sounds in the ultrasonic range of 20 to 100 kilohertz(千赫兹). Human hearing usually ranges from 20 hertz to 20 kilohertz. “These findings can alter the way we think about the plant kingdom,” they wrote.
On average, “thirsty” tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour, while tobacco plants made 11. When plant stems were cut, tomato plants made an average of 25 sounds in the following hour, and tobacco plants 15. Unstressed plants produced fewer than one sound per hour, on average.
Perhaps most interestingly, different types of stress led to different sounds. The researchers trained a machine-learning model to separate the plants’ sounds from those of the wind, rain and other noises of the greenhouse. In most cases, it correctly identified whether the stress was caused by dryness or a cut, based on a sound’s intensity and frequency. Water-hungry tobacco appears to make louder sounds than cut tobacco, for example. Although Khait and his colleagues only looked at tomato and tobacco plants, they think other plants also make sounds when stressed.
If farmers could hear these sounds, said the team, they could give water to the plants that need it most. As climate change causes more droughts, they said this would be important information for farmers. “The sounds that drought-stressed plants make could be used in precision agriculture(精准农业),” said Anne Visscher at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK.
Khait’s report also suggests that insects and mammals can hear the sounds up to 5 meters away and respond. For example, a moth may decide not to lay eggs on a water-stressed plant. Edward Farmer, at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, is doubtful. He said that the idea of moths listening to plants is “a little too speculative”.
If plants are screaming for fear of their survival, should we be thankful we can’t hear them?
【1】What did Khait and his team find from their research?
A.Plants made low-pitched sounds when in danger.
B.Plants were able to produce sounds in response to stresses.
C.Plants picked up a wider range of sounds when stressed.
D.Plants made ultrasonic noises to communicate with each other.
【2】How did tomato and tobacco plants react to different stresses according to the text?
A.A plant reacted to different stresses with the same sound.
B.Cut tobacco plants seemed to make weaker sounds than drought-stressed ones.
C.Cut tomato plants produced more sounds per hour than water-hungry ones.
D.Tobacco plants might make louder sounds than tomato plants when short of water.
【3】What’s the main idea of Paragraph 6?
A.Challenges facing farmers in the future.
B.Farmers’ contributions to the research.
C.The potential applications of the research.
D.What the future agriculture will be like.
【4】What is Edward Farmert’s attitude towards the research?
A.negative B.positive
C.neutral D.indifferent
22、Prague is one of Europe's most magical cities with its postcard views. To experience the best of Prague, we've put together a walking guide to help you explore the city. Choosing this self-guided tour means that you can do it at your own pace.
Vrtba Garden
One of Prague's most beautiful and precious gardens. The garden dates back to 1720 with its old school Italian baroque style. This is one of Prague's lesser known attractions so you may not find many tourists around, but it's well worth the visit and a great way to start your walking tour of Prague.
Address: Kamelitsksá, 373/25, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia
Saint Nicholas Church
The most famous church in Prague is the Saint Nicholas Church. Three generations of great architects took around 100 years to build this magnificent church. The church remains active to this day, so why not go and have a close look at the church?
Address: Malostranské nám., 118 00 Praha I-Malá Strana, Czechia
Prague Castle
Situated on a hill on the left bank of river Vitava, the Prague Castle is roughly the size of seven football fields, which is the largest ancient castle in the world, so there's a lot to see. The Prague Castle has been rebuilt many times through the centuries, so it is an obvious mix of architectural styles.
Address: 119 08 Prague 1, Czechia
Lennon Wall
The wall is not just a memorial for John Lennon and his ideas for peace. It speaks highly of freedom of speech and is a form of non-violent rebellion of Czech youth who fought against authorities during 1980.
Address: Velkopřevorské náměstí, 100 00 Praha 1, Czechia
【1】What is the advantage of the self-guided tour?
A.It offers tourists a visit to Prague for free.
B.It provides a guide to help with the tour.
C.There is no need for tourists to rush.
D.There are many beautiful postcards on sale.
【2】What is said about Vrtba Garden?
A.It is the oldest garden in Prague.
B.It has already attracted most tourists.
C.It is a good choice to begin your tour.
D.It is the only one in Italian baroque style.
【3】What should you do when visiting the Prague Castle?
A.You should allow more time to explore the site.
B.You should have a good time playing football.
C.You should research the history of the Castle.
D.You should be careful when crossing the river Vitava.
23、 Blue Planet II’s latest episode (剧集) focuses on how plastic is having a devastating effect on the ocean and slowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers recently also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench, have plastic in their stomachs. Indeed, the oceans are drowning in plastics.
Though it seems now that the world couldn’t possibly function without plastics, consumer plastics are a remarkably recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s, the same decade that plastic packaging began gaining in popularity in the United States. This growth has happened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastics pollution research, for instance, is still a very early science.
We put all these plastics into the environment and we still don’t really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastics on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent.
And it’s not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastics in our seas. Humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning in the same breath as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change. There are no ocean trash deniers (否认者), at least so far. To do something about it, we don’t have to remake our planet energy system.
This is not a problem where we don’t know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use single-use plastic products. Things that may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag — taken collectively, really do make a difference.
【1】Why is plastics pollution research still a very early science?
A.The plastics pollution research is too difficult.
B.Plastics have produced less pollution than coal.
C.The world couldn’t possibly function without plastics.
D.Plastics have gained in popularity too fast for science to catch up.
【2】The writer gives many numbers in Paragraph 3 to ______.
A.prove the threat of plastic to marine life
B.explain reasons for plastic pollution
C.describe his own experiences and feelings
D.compare the differences between sea creatures
【3】What can we infer about climate change?
A.Climate change is caused by human activities.
B.Some people cast some doubts about climate change.
C.Climate change is less important than ocean pollution.
D.Ocean plastic is more complicated than climate change.
【4】What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Plastic is a global issue arousing wide concern.
B.The oceans have been seriously polluted by plastic.
C.Blue Planet II has left viewers heartbroken.
D.Plastics gain in popularity all over the world.
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Welcome Buddies at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Your Welcome Buddy is here to support you when you start your undergraduate course at ARU.
Whether you’re leaving home for the first time, or are a mature student returning to higher education, you may be feeling a mix of emotions, from excitement to nervousness, or perhaps worry about feeling lonely as you won’t know anyone yet. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal and it’s why we have our Welcome Buddy organization – students supporting other students in the transition to ARU.
What does a Welcome Buddy do?
Your Welcome Buddy will get in touch with you when you start at ARU, taking away those first-day panic! Once you’ve started ARU, they will then be in touch to arrange a face to face meet up through video call or in person, so at least you’ll already know one friendly face.
Your Welcome Buddy can share their ARU experience with you and let you know about the amazing clubs, societies, sports teams and volunteering opportunities that you might want to get involved in. They will help you settle in, whether that’s showing you around campus or the city; directing you to where your first lecture will be or signposting you to all the fantastic support that’s available to you.
How will I be matched with my Welcome Buddy?
Every undergraduate student starting ARU will automatically be matched with one of our current undergraduate Welcome Buddies in the same department and on the same course.
Postgraduate Research students will be matched to a Welcome Buddy with a similar research area if they choose to join the organization.
How will my Welcome Buddy contact me?
We will set up on an online designated (指定的) chat space for you and your Welcome Buddy and you will receive an email notification to your ARU email whenever you get a message on the chat, so it’s really easy for you to stay in touch. Our brilliant Welcome Buddies will each look after a handful of new students, who will be added to the same chat space too so you can connect with them as well.
【1】If you are a newcomer, what will your Welcome Buddy do to help with your transition to ARU?
A.Video calling you to ease your tension.
B.Involving you in the most popular school clubs.
C.Introducing you to other newcomers face to face.
D.Familiarizing you with school life as soon as possible.
【2】If you are an undergraduate in visual communication department, who is most likely to be your Welcome Buddy?
A.Adam, a postgraduate automatically matched to you.
B.Joyce, an undergraduate taking the same course as you.
C.Peter, a postgraduate in visual communication department.
D.Grace, an undergraduate student in the English language arts department.
【3】What can you do in the online designated chat space?
A.Stay in touch with other brilliant Welcome Buddies.
B.Open your ARU mailbox to check message updates.
C.Set up your own chat space with other new students.
D.Contact your Welcome Buddy and other newcomers.
25、 The coronavirus pandemic and the threat of a national lockdown have caused some people to buy essential supplies ________ until there’s ________ on grocery store shelves for anyone else. Not only is it ________ and inconsiderate, it also affects the age group that is most sensitive to the virus: the elderly. But there are plenty of people who’ve been helping the elderly with their ________, and also by offering them ________.
Helena Ellis ________ a Facebook post, saying that she saw an old man standing with an empty trolley (手推车) staring at empty shelves of bread. ________, she gave him one of the last two ________ that she had taken. She ________ other people to help out the elderly and spare them something that people could do ________. “In a time of madness and ________, please don’t forget those aged people,” Ellis wrote.
Liam Elkind, junior at Yale University enlisted (征募) over 1,300 volunteers to help deliver food and medicine to seniors. ________ themselves Invisible Hands, the group offers the elderly the ________ of filling out a delivery request form and having their shopping done.
Jayde Powell, another college student, ________ started a network of Shopping Angels to deliver groceries to the elderly in her area. “We’re doing this to try and ________ to people who are completely alone in this situation,” Powell told CNN.
Tonka, a ________ dog, is used to visiting his senior friends to give some “feel-good” at the nursing home in Texas. But when the nursing home ________ all visitors in an effort to protect its ________ from the spread of coronavirus, Tonka’s owner, Courtney Leigh, decided to ________ Tonka’s visits, just from outside the nursing home’s windows, holding a sign that ________ “We Miss You.”
【1】A.in vain B.in panic C.in demand D.in surprise
【2】A.nothing B.a little C.something D.a few
【3】A.necessary B.careless C.critical D.selfish
【4】A.family B.shopping C.company D.health
【5】A.comfort B.respect C.mercy D.passion
【6】A.put on B.put in C.put off D.put up
【7】A.Desperate B.Undoubted C.Heartbroken D.Hopeless
【8】A.trolleys B.shelves C.hotdog packs D.shopping lists
【9】A.urged B.ordered C.inquired D.appealed
【10】A.within B.without C.with D.out
【11】A.wars B.Conflicts C.ruins D.chaos
【12】A.Calling B.Called C.To Call D.Being Called
【13】A.privilege B.option C.promise D.challenge
【14】A.uniquely B.ultimately C.similarly D.surprisingly
【15】A.find out B.look out C.reach out D.call out
【16】A.therapy B.guide C.detection D.rescue
【17】A.turned off B.turned out C.turned in D.turned down
【18】A.residents B.guests C.immigrants D.families
【19】A.postpone B.pause C.transmit D.continue
【20】A.writes B.prints C.says D.speaks
26、书面表达
假如你是李华,最近收到美国朋友Peter的信,他在信中讲到了高中生活中印象最深的活动,并询问你是否愿意跟他分享给你印象最深的活动。请你写一封回信。内容应包括:
1. 简述给你印象最深的活动;
2. 谈谈活动的启发和影响。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Peter,
Thank you very much for your letter of March 20. It is kind of you to share the activity that has impressed you most. ________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely
Li Hua