1、-- Did Jim come?
-- I don’t know. He _______ while I was out.
A.might have come
B.might come
C.must have come
D.should have come
2、—We are organizing a party this weekend, and I’d like you to come.
—________! I’m going to visit my grandparents. Thank you all the same.
A.Good luck B.Have fun C.Take it easy D.What a pity
3、The famous performing artist can not come in person for some reason, so his wife will accept the prize_________ him.
A.in case of B.in return for C.on behalf of D.on account of
4、This house is almost ________ to the one where I lived as a child.
A. identical B. manual
C. chilly D. enthusiastic
5、Please ________ your ashes before it fails on the carpet.
A. cut off B. knock off
C. get off D. drop off
6、—I’m not looking forward to this. It’s going to be a really hard exam.
—Oh,________I’m sure we’ll all get good marks.
A.I can’t agree more.
B.You’d better get started.
C.You must be kidding me.
D.I won’t worry about it too much.
7、The entire country was _______ with grief for the eighteen firefighters and one guide who were killed in Liangshan mountain fire.
A.accumulated B.distributed C.spoiled D.overcome
8、— The room looks bigger!
— We ______ the furniture.
A. have changed B. had changed
C. changed D. are changing
9、More subway lines______ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years.
A.will build
B.will be built
C.build
D.are built
10、Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.
A.fails
B.disappoints
C.controls
D.worries
11、— Can I pay the bill by check?
— Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment _____ be made in cash.
A. can B. shall C. must D. need
12、—I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.
—Oh, I can’t believe it. You know, that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s_________ I’d describe myself.
A. what B. why C. which D. how
13、It is reported that China will not buy the Euro debt until some thorough research ______.
A. has been done B. will have been done
C. will be done D. had been done
14、—Have you finished that long article written by the famous scientist?
—No, I used up my ______. It’s too long and I only stopped halfway.
A.determination B.devotion C.patience D.strength
15、John accompanied me to the airport so that he could____the driving when I felt tired.
A.take over B.run over C.turn over D.rule over
16、It wasn't until I ______ took part in the activity that I understood the meaning of it.
A.actively B.personally
C.rarely D.normally
17、Some irresponsible websites allowed restaurants to post false pictures ________ could mislead customers.
A. who B. that C. when D. where
18、China’s maternal and infant goods ecommerce platforms ________ heavily and speeding up their steps to expand offline channels.
A.invest B.are investing C.are invested D.have invested
19、All I can do is________ a tricycle and make money for the students.
A.ride.
B.to ride
C.riding
D.rode
20、The boy played the piano so ________ that all the audience stood up and clapped their hands.
A.good B.well C.better D.best
21、 In 2018 to which we've just said goodbye, we've seen excellent movies such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born. In 2019 there will be returns to classic movie characters and stories. Here are movies not to miss.
Spider-Man-.Far H0- July 5, US
Tom Holland, the actor of 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider(蜘蛛). When we see him again in theaters, Spider – Man will have a new red - and – black suit. The movie will take Peter on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marved Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider - Man will try a return to his “normal" self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey.
Hobbs and Shaw, July 26,US
To most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports car. But in Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action - packed thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on July 26. Famous English actor Jason Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckaid Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious 8. The action and chemistry really thrill their audience. But the new action scenes between an MI6 agent Hobbs and the killer Shaw will have to be good to beat their stand - off in the 2017 movie.
The Lion King, July 19, US
This is a brand - new version of the classic children’s film. The story of wide - eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years. In this re-telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands,a vast African prairie(大草原).The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba, Timon and Punibaa. The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to become the king. How will the new movie re-imagine their famous relationship?
【1】Which movie will probably be most popular among children?
A. Spider - Man: Far From Home. B. Hobbs and Shaw.
C. Fast and Furious 8. D. The Lion King.
【2】What do the three movies have in common?
A. The heroes have appeared in previous movies.
B. They have the complex plot and humor style.
C. They will be on in theaters in July worldwide.
D. Famous actors and actresses act in the movies.
【3】What’s the writing purpose of the text?
A. To ask for movie reviews.
B. To make comments on the movies.
C. To encourage readers to watch films
D. To instruct readers to know styles of movie.
22、In 2009, biologist Charles Anderson put forward an assumption that globe skimmer dragonflies (蜻蜓) on the Maldives had flown in from what he assumed was India. When they flew off again, it was towards East Africa. 12 years later, a group of researchers decided to investigate his claim.
Globe skimmer dragonflies are too small to be fitted with electronic devices. Instead, the researchers examined its physical aspects and calculated how long a globe skimmer dragonfly could stay in the air using the energy that can be stored in its body. In addition, the researchers used wind models to determine if there are winds that facilitate the migration in both directions.
“Our study shows that this migration from India to East Africa is actually possible. However, the globe skimmer dragonfly can’t manage it using only the fat in its body. It also requires favorable winds and these are present during certain periods of the year,” says Johanna Hedlund, a biology researcher at Lund University. According to the migration experiments using wind models, about 15 percent of the dragonflies could manage the migration from India to Africa in the spring. In the autumn, 40 percent could make the same journey in the opposite direction.
Johanna Hedlund and her colleagues consider it impressive that dragonflies can do this at all. Even more impressive is the fact that the globe skimmer dragonfly migration across the Indian Ocean is the longest in the animal kingdom in relation to an animal’s size.
Other animals also rely on favorable wind conditions when they migrate. Two examples are the amur falcon and the Jacobin cuckoo, which also fly across the Indian Ocean. The researchers warn that climate change may affect the chances of these birds and the globe skimmer dragonfly in the future. There is a risk that wind patterns will change when the water surface gets warmer.
【1】How do the researchers mainly prove their assumption?
A.By fitting electronic devices.
B.By giving examples.
C.By performing experiments.
D.By making comparisons.
【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A.The dragonfly flies using the fat in its body.
B.15 percent of the dragonflies left Africa for Africa.
C.The dragonfly flies the longest in the animal world.
D.Charles Anderson spotted dragonflies flying to India.
【3】Why are two examples mentioned in the last paragraph?
A.To illustrate how the animals fly.
B.To warn people of the climate change.
C.To evidence that water surface gets warmer.
D.To show the influence of wind on the migration.
【4】What’s main idea of the text?
A.Wind conditions are crucial to dragonflies.
B.Climate change may affect animals’ migration.
C.Dragonflies can migrate across the Indian Ocean.
D.Johanna and her colleagues investigate dragonflies.
23、A housing block in Wales has been fitted with a world-first solar system that connects all the flats to the same rooftop panels. The residents of Odet Court in Cardiff are set to save 50 percent off their energy bills thanks to the new technology, which can meet up to 75 percent of each flat’s electricity demand.
Australian manufacturer Allume Energy claims that its SolShare model is the only technology that enables solar energy from a single rooftop system to be shared by multiple homes in the same building.
The Welsh government funded the pioneering project with social housing landlord Wales & West Housing, as part of a nationwide retrofitting (改装) programme. And housing blocks across Europe could soon benefit from the eco-innovation. Allume Energy points out that 300 million Europeans live in low-and medium-rise apartment buildings with roof space for solar panels.
People’s appetite for solar panels is increasing greatly. Around 1.2 million UK homes have them installed, according to the latest MCS standards agency figures. But more is needed to speed up the solar roll-out, and make the green energy source accessible for everyone. Allume Energy General Manager for Europe Jack Taylor says he hopes the Welsh project will serve as a template for governments and social housing providers in the UK to upgrade multi-unit residences.
As well as saving money on hardware, the company says that SolShare has boosted solar use by more than 25 percent. The new system is suitable for retrofit projects as well as new buildings, as it does not require any changes to existing supply and metering infrastructure.
Based on the average use of 18, 000 kW·h to 2, 400 kW·h for a one-bed flat, Allume Energy estimates that this translates to an electricity bill saving of around 50 percent. Given current average electricity costs in the UK of 34 P/kW·h, that means each flat are likely to save between £390 to £530 a year, which is a significant amount off in a cost of living crisis.
【1】What is special about the rooftop solar system in Wales?
A.It is the world’s first solar system.
B.It is shared by all the flats in a building.
C.It is fitted on the roofs of separate flats.
D.It cuts the users’ electricity costs by 75%.
【2】Who could benefit first from the project funded by the Welsh government?
A.People living in flats with roof space for solar panels.
B.Rural residents eager for green energy.
C.Villagers often experiencing power failure.
D.Rich people with their own separate houses.
【3】What does the underlined word “template” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Change.
B.Goal.
C.Model.
D.Warning.
【4】In what aspect does the solar system benefit its users?
A.Less power failure.
B.Lower electricity bills.
C.Reduced-price electricity.
D.Less demand for electricity.
24、AI In the Future Workplace
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into business. As our special report this week explains, firms of all types are exploiting AI to forecast demand, hire workers and deal with customers. In 2017 companies spent around $22 billion on AI-related mergers and acquisitions, about 26 times more than in 2015. The McKinsey Global Institute, a think-tank within a consultancy, claims that just applying AI to marketing, sales and supply chains could create economic value, including profits and efficiencies, of $2.7 billion over the next 20 years. 【1】.
Such forecasts fuel anxiety as well as hope. Start with the benefits. AI ought to improve productivity. Humanyze collects data from employees' calendars and e-mails to work out, say, whether office layouts favor teamwork. 【2】 Employees will gain, too. Thanks to the progress in computer vision. AI can check that workers are wearing safety equipment and that no one has been harmed on the factory floor. Some will appreciate more feedback on their work and welcome a sense of how to do better.
Yet AI's benefits will come with many potential drawbacks. Algorithms (计算程序) may not be free of the prejudices of their programmers. 【3】 The length of a commute (通勤) may predict whether an employee will quit a job, but this focus may harm poorer applicants. Older staff might work more slowly than younger ones and could risk losing their positions if all AI looks for is efficiency.
【4】 If your skills are in demand, you are more likely to be able to resist than if you are easy to replace. Paid-by-the-hour workers in low-wage industries such as retailing will be especially subject to harm. That could fuel protest of labor unions seeking to represent employees' interests and to set regulations. Even then, the choice in some jobs will be between being replaced by a robot or being treated like one.
A.They can also have unintended consequences.
B.Some people are better placed than others to stop employers going too far.
C.These numbers are so impressive that we can't help feeling afraid of the power of AI.
D.However, some small companies may not have enough money to be equipped with AI technology.
E.Slack, a workplace messaging app, helps managers assess how quickly employees accomplish tasks.
F.Google's boss has gone so far as to declare that AI will do more for humanity than fire or electricity.
25、 The other day, my grandfather was explaining his favorite expression, “Nothing is _______" Yesterday, as I tried to complete my day's work, I_________to notice a bee on the skylight (天窗). The skylight was particularly high up, but I thought_______ the bee would take a few minutes. An hour later, the bee _______ remained. All that had changed was that the living room was _______ and that I was dizzy from looking up into the _______ I did not expect to waste an hour on it, but I understood that expression.
We often imagine what can work in our _______ , but we seldom think of all the negative things. However, it is important to remember your day or year might not go_________, which is normal. It is acceptable to feel _______-- even at a task you thought simple - because that is part of __________ .
If you can __________ nothing will ever be easy, then life might seem slightly more__________ . In middle school, I thought high school might be easier because I could choose the________I wanted to take. In high school, I thought college might be easier because I could have a schedule suited for myself. ________each time, I was wrong. After accepting school wouldn't be easy, I ________ myself with a more positive attitude and improved results.
【1】A.perfect B.common C.easy D.certain
【2】A.attempted B.pretended C.seemed D.happened
【3】A.watching B.removing C.feeding D.approaching
【4】A.ever B.even. C.still D.always
【5】A.messy B.orderly C.empty D.dangerous
【6】A.skylight B.sunlight C.bee D.living room
【7】A.charge B.interest C.favor D.path
【8】A.as planned B.as viewed C.as usual D.as well
【9】A.silly B.strange C.challenged D.excited
【10】A.work B.management C.routine D.life
【11】A.agree B.accept C.state D.believe
【12】A.comfortable B.tough C.manageable D.available
【13】A.school B.books C.classes D.activities
【14】A.Still B.Instead C.So D.Yet
【15】A.taught B.found C.inspired D.helped
26、假定你是学生会主席华。你校将于2019年3月30日举办“大湾区与我”(The Greater Bay Area and Me)英文演讲比赛, 以加强粤港澳姐妹学校间的交流与合作。1l所高中共30位学生将参加全天比赛。请给外教史密斯先生写一封电子邮件, 邀请他当评委并作点评。
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