1、He ______ and broke his right leg.
A.took over
B.got over
C.knocked over
D.fell over
2、Which of the following sentence is CORRECT?
A.By the end of 2019, over a million tonnes of online food delivery boxes are thrown away.
B.It is the first time that the retired teacher has ordered some bananas with an online food delivery app.
C.In recent years, there are a large number of terrible traffic accidents because couriers pay little regard to traffic rules.
D.Online food delivery services has changed the way we eat and they are also having a huge impact on our society.
3、The doctor couldn't answer the question_____ the patient could survive that night.
A.if
B.that
C.whether
D.what
4、Quan Hongchan's performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games was________.
A.impress
B.impressed
C.impression
D.impressive
5、__________ pleasant smells do not reduce pain in men is a puzzle for scientists.
A. Whether B. What
C. That D. Why
6、The little girl is as ________as a hare, shy in the presence of strangers.
A.romantic
B.clumpy
C.gloomy
D.timid
7、The old rules have to be ________ because they only applied to the circumstances that existed when they were made twenty years ago.
A.promoted
B.established
C.revised
D.observed
8、To battle world hunger, the great scientist once traveled to many places where populations _______ faster than crop production at that time.
A. expanded B. were expanding
C. has expanded D. would expand
9、________teenagers like pop music. However, my brother prefers classical music.
A.In general
B.In particular
C.In total
D.In practice
10、Laws that punish parents for their little children’s actions get parents ________.
A.worried B.to worried
C.worrying D.worry
11、When I entered senior high school, my ________ towards language learning has changed.
A.reference
B.attitude
C.explanation
D.research
E.survey
12、 I have reached a point in my life _____ I am supposed to make decisions of my own.
A. which B. where C. how D. why
13、---Tom enjoys _____ basketball on Sunday afternoons, doesn’t he?
---Yes, he does. But what his sister enjoys _______.
A.to play, dancing
B.playing, to dance
C.to play, to dance
D.playing, is to dance
14、He agreed with my suggestion ______ we should change the date.
A. that B. which C. what D. how
15、"You can't catch me!" Janet shouted, _____ away.
A. run B. running
C. to run D. ran
16、I don’t know the reason ________ he looks unhappy today.
A.where
B.that
C.why
D.when
17、The signing of this agreement will ease the international________, which might bring an end to conflicts between countries.
A.tension
B.regulation
C.process
D.affection
18、What an unforgettable experience! I’ll write it down _______ it is still fresh in my memory.
A.since B.after C.while D.until
19、It was the first time ________ she ________ the Great Wall.
A.when; has visited
B.when; had visited
C.that; had visited
D.that; visited
20、— When did you go to bed last night?
— I didn’t go to bed my father got home.
A.while
B.after
C.when
D.until
21、 During one of the earliest performances of “Peter Pan,” the much-loved fantasy play for children, a small boy was invited to watch the production from the balcony. Afterwards he was asked what he liked best about the play. The pirates? The crocodile? Peter Pan flying through the air? The child’s response was surprising: “What I think I liked best was tearing up the program and dropping the bits on people’s heads”.
The audience who left the theater with bits of paper in their hair probably wouldn’t agree with the boy on the best part of the play. Neither would the caretakers in charge of cleaning the theater afterward. But when J. M. Barrie, the creator of “Peter Pan,” heard the boy’s comment, he was delighted. He wasn’t offended that the boy hadn’t paid closer attention to the play. Instead, he considered it one of his favorite reactions to his work.
All of us have to deal with decisions made by others – their words, actions and attitudes – that could be considered offensive. This can be particularly difficult when we feel that the values and traditions we hold dear are being rejected or even laughed at.
But just as someone might choose whether or not to do something offensive, we can choose whether or not to be insulted(侮辱). We can choose to give others the benefit of the doubt and not assume mean intent behind their actions. We can love people even if we do not love their choices. After all, isn’t it more important – though perhaps more challenging – to love a person than to love words or actions?
Accepting people does not mean approving of or forgiving their decisions. It does not mean giving up our own rights to think and act differently. Nor does it mean we will never feel sad or hurt or disappointed. But at a deeper level, we can be at peace if we focus on love – for love has the power to overcome our disappointment, frustration and pain. And who knows? Our love may even soften a heart. But even if it doesn’t, the best approach is still to let love, peace, patience and kindness rule the day.
【1】Why does the author mention the play “Peter Pan”?
A.To support an argument.
B.To make a comparison.
C.To introduce the topic.
D.To provide an example.
【2】What was J. M. Barrie’s reaction to the child’s response?
A.He ignored it.
B.He loved it.
C.He felt offended.
D.He couldn’t agree more.
【3】What does the author tell us to do in Paragraph 4?
A.Nurse unkind thoughts.
B.Love people’s words and actions.
C.Love people with a tolerant attitude.
D.Do something to prevent being insulted.
【4】What can probably be the title of the text?
A.Let love rule the day
B.How to overcome pain
C.Love is sometimes challenging
D.“Peter Pan” – a play for children
22、Once Dr. Mellinkoff invited me to join him at the hospital to discuss interesting cases with his students. The case at hand was a Guatemalan man, aged 34, who had a fever and many other medical problems. His condition was not improving, and there was not much hope he would live.
Dr. Mellinkoff asked to see the patient. He introduced himself in Spanish and, in a very gentle voice, asked how he felt. The patient smiled and said everything was all right. Then the doctor asked if he was able to eat. The patient said that he had no desire to eat.
“ Are you getting food you like? ”
The patient said nothing.
“ Do you get the kind of food you have at home? ”
The answer was no.
The doctor put his hand on the man’s shoulder and his voice was very soft.
“If , you had food that you liked , would you eat it? ”
“Yes , yes. ” the patient said.
The change in the patient’s appearance couldn’t have been more obvious. Nothing was said, but it was easy to tell that a message had been sent and had also been received.
Later, the doctor asked why the Guatemalan man wasn’t getting food he could eat. One of the students said, “ We all know how difficult it is to get the kitchen to make special meals. ”
“ Suppose, ” the doctor replied, “ you felt a certain medicine was absolutely necessary but that our hospital didn’t carry it, would you accept defeat or would you insist the hospital meet your request? ”
“ I would probably insist, ” the student said.
“ Very well, ” the doctor said. “ You might want to try the same method in the kitchen. It won’t be easy, but I can help you. Meanwhile, let’s get some food inside this man as fast as possible, and stay with it. Or he’ll be killed by hunger. By the way, there must be someone among you who can speak Spanish. If we want to make real progress, we need to be able to talk with him. ”
Three weeks later, Dr. Mellinkoff told me that the Guatemalan man had left the hospital under his own power. It takes more than medicine to help sick people; you also have to talk to them and make them comfortable.
【1】The patient had no desire to eat because __________.
A. he was not hungry
B. he was seriously ill
C. he was given special meals
D. he was not satisfied with the food
【2】According to the passage , we can conclude that __________.
A. the patient was from another country .
B. the patient’s illness was caused by hunger
C. Dr. Mellinkoff performed an operation on the patient
D. the hospital failed to provide the right medicine for the patient
【3】Which of the following words can be used to describe Dr. Mellinkoff ?
A. Cold.
B. Considerate.
C. Curious .
D. Confident.
【4】What do you think Dr. Mellinkoff wanted to tell his students in this case?
A. Doctors should know their patients’ real problems.
B. Doctors should be able to speak foreign languages.
C. Doctors should try to improve their medical skills.
D. Doctors should give more medicine to patients.
23、Memory and focus are two critical factors that can have a great impact on one’s academic performance. 【1】 If you follow several points, you will have a satisfying result in it.
Stop the distractions.
One of the ways you can improve your concentration is to avoid distractions in any form. You also have to discipline yourself and know when to say no to things that are not initial in your plans. 【2】 If you discover that you are spending too much time on social media, then you can install software that prevents access to social media until you are done with your work.
Engage in physical activities.
【3】 It can also benefit your mind and help to improve concentration. Importantly, you can exercise for at least 5-10 minutes daily and still gain huge benefits. You don’t have to spend hours daily or engage in strict exercise to achieve your goal.
Sleep.
Having proper rests, particularly during night hours, is another proven method for students to improve memory and concentration. Research has also pointed out that being sleep deprived can impact one’s memory negatively. It is also advisable to sleep for at least 7-9 hours per day. 【4】 For instance, if you usually sleep around 10 pm every day, ensure you sleep in the said time regularly.
【5】
Another method to improve memory is to engage in cognitive exercises regularly. In this case, you need to play brain games and increase difficulty levels gradually. Examples of brain games include crosswords, Sudoku (数独), puzzles, chess, among others.
A.Train your brain.
B.It is necessary to make a plan.
C.Exercise does not only benefit the body.
D.Create time to think deeply to make your mind calm.
E.Technology can also help improve your concentration.
F.Another thing to consider is not only the duration but time of sleep.
G.Here are a few tips to help you improve memory and concentration.
24、While it may seem like only a handful of languages are used around the world, the reality is that a vast number are spoken by people in different countries and cultures. In fact, linguists suggest that around 6,500 languages are now used for daily communication. The diversity in languages, however, is declining. Over 400 languages were lost over the last 100 years, and about 50% of the languages remaining today are expected to disappear over the next century. In other words, one language will go extinct every two weeks.
Thousands of the current living languages are spoken by indigenous individuals. These languages are usually only spoken at home by older generations and not taught in schools, and thus children do not become fluent speakers. Additionally, once they become adults, they are less likely to need knowledge of the indigenous language in their daily lives and instead adapt more commonly spoken tongues like English. Because of this movement toward more powerful languages, the language will become extinct over time.
Researchers are currently recording and documenting some of the most severely endangered languages to ensure a record remains after the last speaker is long gone. The idea behind this practice is that the language could be revived at some point in the future if a person or group of people should be interested in bring the tongue back to life. Another way of protecting languages is by teaching children the language. By encouraging children to study and become fluent in a language, linguists hope it will survive through them and be passed along to future generations.
【1】What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A.The reason for language dying.
B.The influence of powerful languages.
C.The approach to saving languages.
D.The analysis on language speakers.
【2】What does the underlined word “revived” probably mean in Paragraph 3?
A.Reintroduced.
B.Preserved.
C.Mastered.
D.Invented.
【3】How is the text mainly developed?
A.By giving examples.
B.By analyzing cause and effect.
C.By making comparison.
D.By presenting problem and solution.
25、Japan is a paradise for food lovers. It has been famous for a __________ food culture. The climate there is good for farming, with rice being the chief __________. About half of Japan’s arable land (land able to be farmed) is __________to growing rice. In addition, it accounts for about 8 percent of all the fish caught in the world, which __________ Japanese people’s consuming large amounts of fish. According to the statistics, each person in Japan eats more than 150 pounds of fish per __________, or around three pounds of fish per week.
Japanese cuisine (菜肴) has been influenced by the food customs of other nations in the long history, but has adopted and __________ them to create its own unique cooking style and eating habits. The first foreign influence on Japan was China around 300B.C., when the Japanese learned to cultivate rice. Similarly the __________ of chopsticks and the __________ of soy sauce and soybean curd (tofu) also came from China.
__________ you can find a perfect combination of the local food in this island nation and food originating in other countries, you can also find some food that is only to be seen in Japan. Okosama Lunch is one __________ example. __________ of fried shrimps, hamburger steak, pudding and a small portion of rice, this special menu for kids has gained nationwide popularity. It is said that Okosama Lunch was __________ in 1930 by Taro Ando, a chief manager of Mitsukoshi Department Store, who made __________ achievements in Japanese cuisine. He was first inspired by the idea that with all the cute decoration it would probably appear more appetizing and thus more __________ to kids. And now Okosama Lunch is available in most Japanese restaurants, though the detail of the special menu __________ from place to place.
【1】
A.time-honored
B.well-known
C.first-class
D.far-reaching
【2】
A.product
B.crop
C.agriculture
D.staple
【3】
A.allowed
B.devoted
C.adapted
D.admitted
【4】
A.results from
B.applies to
C.contributes to
D.communicates to
【5】
A.week
B.month
C.year
D.decade
【6】
A.improved
B.learned
C.copied
D.memorized
【7】
A.use
B.effect
C.way
D.method
【8】
A.association
B.diversity
C.consumption
D.ambition
【9】
A.Because
B.While
C.Despite
D.Unless
【10】
A.appropriate
B.fit
C.classic
D.typical
【11】
A.Making
B.Consisting
C.Containing
D.Composing
【12】
A.ensured
B.occurred
C.invented
D.appeared
【13】
A.mysterious
B.remarkable
C.religious
D.serious
【14】
A.appealing
B.annoying
C.discouraging
D.approaching
【15】
A.alters
B.depends
C.relies
D.varies
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Hanks, wining the Golden Globe Cecil B. deMille Award which is for “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment”, shared a story of when he worked in his first professional job as an intern at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival. Hanks said he and his fellow interns showed up to rehearsals after doing a little too much partying the previous night. The director wasn’t having it.
“He screamed at us,” said Hanks. “You know what your job is?” the director asked. “You have got to show up on time, and you have to know the text, and you have to have a head full of ideas. Otherwise I can’t do my job.”
And there it is, a simple, brilliant, three-step formula for success:
Show up on time, know the text and have a head full of ideas.
Show up on time
“Showing up on time is one of the greatest liberating acts you can give yourself in a movie. You have the freedom of being there early enough to settle down - because when the time comes, you have to hit the marks,” explains Hanks.
Know the text
“Knowing your text - it’s not just your lines, it’s the whole thing,” Hanks continued. “You might not be right in the opinion you bring to it. But you’ve got to come at it with some direction.”
In a word, Hanks is speaking here about preparation. Generally speaking, the more prepared you are, the more successful you’ll be.
Think about it - professional athletes, creatives even analysts, it’s not the smartest or most talented person in the room who’s the most successful.
It’s the one who comes most prepared.
Have a head full of ideas
Speaking to this final point, Hanks said the following:
“Bring anything. Try anything. They might not use it. If it is not fit, they won’t use it.”
The best companies are successful because their employees are constantly seeking to try new things to grow and improve.
Routines and processes are helpful, but growth doesn’t happen when you always do things the exact same way. Growth is a result of being willing to take risks, to break out of your comfort zone and to embrace failure when it happens.
Because out of failure comes learning. And out of learning comes growth.