1、Although the wind has ________,the rain remains steady,so you still need a raincoat.
A. turned up B. gone back
C. died down D. blown out
2、I ______ thank you too much for all your help to my son while we were away from home.
A.won’t B.shouldn’t C.can’t D.needn’t
3、Students hold different opinions toward the news________ the point value of English______for GaoKao College Entrance Examination.
A.that; decreased B.of; having decreased
C.that; decreasing D.of; to be decreased
4、A mobile phone with 5G can send videos much_________ than the one with 4G.
A.fast
B.faster
C.fastest
D.the fastest
5、None of the underwater workers has been harmed by the great fish. ______, most fish were so friendly that they played with the instruments.
A. Instead B. Even though C. However D. Though
6、_____ doesn’t really matter whether you win or lose. As long as you have tried your best, you won’t regret.
A.What B.This C.That D.It
7、Father _____ our washing machine the whole morning. He must get it done before lunch.
A. has repaired B. repairs
C. will repair D. has been repairing
8、The forest fire __________on March 30 in Muli County in Sichuan claimed the lives of 27 Chinese firefighters and four volunteers.
A.was broken B.that was broken out C.broke out D.that broke out
9、The two girls got on well with each other, even though it was the first time they .
A. have met B. met C. had met D. meet
10、Foreign ministers of the two countries hold regular meetings, ______ they can exchange views on international issues of both concern.
A. what B. where C. which D. why
11、If you don't sign up for the game, ______.
A.I don't go, either B.neither will I
C.so will I D.nor do I
12、Her name is Alex, which is _______ Alexandra.
A.shortage for B.shortage of C.short for D.short of
13、There is no doubt ____ the world climate _____ in recent years because of humans activities.
A. that; changed B. whether; has changed
C. that; has been changing D. what; is changing
14、You’d better solve this difficult problem __________ it is too late.
A.before B.after C.when D.unless
15、I hope all the measures against air pollution, ________ suggested by the local government, will be seriously considered here.
A.as
B.which
C.that
D.while
16、The confirmed case in this building is said _________ to the hospital already, but residents there still need to stay indoors to avoid being infected.
A.to be sent
B.to have been sent
C.having been sent
D.sent
17、This house is so big and beautiful. I think the rent must be _________as the other one.
A. three times as more B. three times as much
C. as much three times D. as three times more
18、Not only the students but also the teacher ______ against the plan in yesterday's meeting.
A.is B.was C.are D.were
19、________ you may not be the next Bill Gates, for example, by learning from people like him you may become just as, if not more famous, because of your success.
A. If B. While
C. Since D. As
20、When dealing with some political problems, we should stick to the rules and be __________as well .
A.secure B.shallow C.efficient D.flexible
21、More than half the world’s population live in cities, and by 2050 the UN expects that proportion to reach 68%. This means more homes, roads and other infrastructure. In India alone, a city the size of Chicago will have to be developed every year to meet demand for housing. Such a construction increase is a bad sign for dealing with climate change, because making steel and concrete, two of the most common building materials, generates around 8% of the world’s CO2 emissions (排放). If cities are to expand and become greener at the same time, they will have to be made from something else.
Wood is one of the most promising sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete. It is not, however, everyday wood that is attracting the interest of architects.
Rather, it is a material called engineered timber. This is a combination of different layers, each designed to meet the requirements of specific parts such as floors, panels and beams (横梁). Designers can use it to provide levels of strength like steel, in a product that is up to 80% lighter. In addition, engineered timber is usually made into large sections in a factory for future use, which reduces the number of deliveries to a construction site.
According to Michael Ramage of the University of Cambridge, a wooden building produces 75% less CO2 than a steel and concrete one of the same size. However, if building with wood takes off, it does raise concern about there being enough trees to go round. But with sustainably managed forests that should not be a problem, says Dr Ramage. A family-sized apartment requires about 30 cubic meters of timber, and he estimates Europe’s sustainable forests alone grow that amount every seven seconds. Nor is fire a risk, for engineered timber does not burn easily. Besides, fireproofing layers can be added to the timber. All in all, then, it looks as if wood as a building material may get a new lease of life.
【1】Why is India mentioned in paragraph 1?
A.To point out the severe pollution.
B.To predict the population increase.
C.To indicate the high degree of urbanization.
D.To show the great need for building materials.
【2】What can be learned about engineered timber?
A.It is produced at a low cost.
B.It hardly appeals to architects.
C.It helps save energy in transportation.
D.It possesses greater strength than steel.
【3】What does the underlined phrase “takes off” in the last paragraph mean ?
A.Becomes cheaper.
B.Gains popularity.
C.Requires less work.
D.Proves sustainable.
【4】What is the main idea of the text?
A.People should make future cities more attractive.
B.It’s important to live in a world with less emission.
C.Building sustainable cities with woods is possible now.
D.Let’s grow more trees for future building
22、Helping others is an important part of life. 【1】. If you want to help others more but aren’t sure where to start, here are some tips that may help you.
【2】.
The easiest way to know how you can help others is simply to ask them. Talk to a family member or friend, ask them what they most need help with, and offer your services. Then, follow through and try your best to do what they’ve asked of you. Remember actions always speak louder than words!
Be proactive (积极主动的).
Look for opportunities to help and lend a hand without being asked. 【3】. For example, you can call your elderly grandpa to check in, bring your friend dinner while they’re sick or just hold the elevator door for a neighbor. Don’t wait for someone to ask for help — train yourself to think about all the different ways you can help people. Focus on being as friendly as possible, and you’ll get the hang of it!
Be a nonjudgmental (无偏见的) listener.
Sometimes, listening is more helpful and healing than practical assistance. Not everybody is looking for hands-on help or a solution to their problems. 【4】. When someone is telling you about a hardship they’re going through, listen actively and focus on understanding them rather than fixing their problems.
Send a thoughtful note.
【5】. Take time to send your loved ones notes or handwritten cards. When people feel isolated or cut off from their friends, even a small gesture can help them feel more connected and make their day brighter.
A.Ask people how you can help them
B.Think about what people may want
C.It gives you a sense of purpose and happiness
D.In fact, there are many small things you can do
E.Instead, sometimes they just need a supportive listener
F.It’s better to listen to them and give reasonable advice
G.You can help just by letting people know that you care
23、There are many movies that you can focus on if you want to improve the way you are learning. Choose one of the movies below and the results will be great in the end!
The King’s Speech
The King's Speech tells the story of a man forced to speak to the world with a stammer (口吃).That movie is filled with lots of encouraging information and is a wonderful movie for those who love language classes.
Inside Job
Inside Job is an Oscar-winning film by Charles Ferguson. It provides a detailed analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008. which caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It's a movie for students who want to learn more about the economic market.
Whiplash
Whiplash is a story of a young drummer who wants to realise his dreams although he doesn't receive any help from the people around him. It/s an interesting movie that will help art students better understand how much hard work can help them realise their dreams.
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American film based on the life of John Nash, a Nobel Prize winner with schizophrenia (精神分裂症).It follows his journey from the point where he is not even aware he has schizophrenia, to the point where Nash and his wife find a way to manage his condition. It includes some interesting physics elements that will help you quite a lot.
【1】Which film will you choose if you are interested in economic development?
A.The King’s Speech.
B.Inside Job.
C.Whiplash.
D.A Beautiful Mind.
【2】What may Whiplash bring to art students?
A.Making efforts.
B.Asking for help.
C.Keeping an interest.
D.Being understandable.
【3】What is special about A Beautiful Mind?
A.It focuses on interesting scenic spots.
B.It describes the progress in medicine.
C.It is based on the story of a real person.
D.It records the selection of Nobel Prize winners.
24、When you are feeling anxious, you might feel stuck and unsure of how to feel better. You might even do things that fuel your anxiety. How do you reduce your anxiety right now? 【1】
Take a deep breath
【2】. Because it makes the body’s relaxation response. It helps the body change from being excited to being relaxed.
【3】
Remember that anxiety is just a feeling, like any other feeling. By reminding yourself that anxiety is simply an emotional reaction, you can start to accept it. It just means you would benefit by accepting reality as it is and reality includes anxiety.
Question your thoughts
When people are anxious their brains start coming up with all sorts of strange thoughts, many of which are unlikely to occur. 【4】. You can ask yourself some questions like “Is this really likely to happen?” to challenge your thoughts.
Focus on right now
When people are anxious, they are usually worrying about something that might happen in the future. 【5】. Even if something serious is happening, focus on the present moment will improve your ability to manage the situation.
A.Instead, stop, breathe and pay attention to what’s happening right now
B.Deep breathing is a powerful anxiety-reducing skill
C.Here are some ways that have been shown to work
D.And these thoughts only make you more anxious
E.You should remind yourself that anxiety is a feeling
F.Accept that you are anxious
G.Ask some questions
25、 It is every kid’s worst nightmare (梦魔) and six-year-old Jaden Hayes has lived it twice. First, he ________ his dad when he was four and then last month his mom died unexpectedly, ________ him an orphan (孤儿).
Jaden is understandably heartbroken. But there’s another side to his ________. A side he first made ________ three weeks ago when he told his friends that he was tired of seeing some people sad all the time. And he had a plan to ________ it.
Here is how it all ________. Jaden asked his aunt to buy a bunch of little ________ and take him to downtown Savannah to give them away. He ________ people who aren’t already smiling and then turns their day around, expecting ________ in return—but a smile.
So far he has gone out on four different occasions and ________ nearly 500 smiles. Sometimes it simply confuses some people ________ a six-year-old would give them a toy. They behaved awkwardly at first: stepping back or giving a ________ smile. In most cases, however, he will be paid in nervous hugs. Those good reactions have worked wonders: the more people that he made smile, the more ________ came out of him.
For Jaden, he would ________ his parents with each passing day. He puts smiles back on the face of others to lift their ________. He reminds us too, that however tough life can be, there is always some measure of joy.
【1】A.saw B.lost C.saved D.recognized
【2】A.finding B.leaving C.proving D.seeing
【3】A.interest B.puzzle C.delight D.sadness
【4】A.safe B.short C.public D.available
【5】A.fix B.enjoy C.achieve D.finish
【6】A.began B.ended C.changed D.helped
【7】A.flowers B.toys C.books D.keys
【8】A.asks B.loves C.targets D.believes
【9】A.anything B.something C.everything D.nothing
【10】A.shared B.claimed C.exchanged D.collected
【11】A.why B.how C.when D.where
【12】A.warm B.wide C.tight D.sweet
【13】A.joy B.envy C.doubt D.surprise
【14】A.visit B.miss C.tell D.search
【15】A.sounds B.hands C.spirits D.eyes
26、假设你是李华,你的同学Chris最近从英国来你校学习。知道他对中国的传统文化感兴趣,恰逢重阳佳节,请你用英语给他写一封e-mail,邀请他和你一起去中山公园赏花和享受美食。另外,告知他去中山公园的路线。内容包括:
1. 写信目的; 2. 介绍去中山公园的路线。
注意:1. 词数80左右 2. 可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:重阳节: Double Ninth Festival