1、Many Chinese students speak English with a strong Chinese ,but foreigners can understand what they say.
A. noise B. voice C. accent D. Sound
2、When Peter speaks in public, he always has trouble _ the right things to say.
A.thinking of B.to think of C.thought of D.think of
3、If Franklin _______ the key, he _______ the electric shock.
A.has touched; would have died from
B.had touched; would die from
C.had touched; would have died from
D.touched; would have died from
4、--Did you give him the book?
--Yes,I gave it to him ____I saw him.
A. subtly B. convincingly
C. optimistically D. directly
5、About 60 percent of the students_____from the south, the rest of them____from the north and foreign countries.
A.are, is
B.is, is
C.is, are
D.are, are
6、It’s really a ____________topic whether to clone a human or not.
A. contradictory B. contrary
C. controversial D. confidential
7、Helen has been unable to concentrate on her lessons recently, which may ________ her poor result in the final exam.
A.send for
B.apply for
C.call for
D.account for
8、__________ in the physics examination made her upset.
A.Failing B.Fail C.Since she failed D.Because of failing
9、It was the natural disaster, rather than human errors, that ________ for the death of so many innocent people.
A. are blamed B. was to blame C. was blamed D. were to blame
10、He was late for school again, made the teacher very angry.
A.it B.that C.for which D.which
11、The doctor insisted that I ______ a high fever and that I ______ a rest for a few days.
A.had; had B.have; have C.had; have D.have; had
12、We need fifteen more people____our team to do the job.
A.except
B.but
C.as well
D.besides
13、He did the work all by herself, ______ surprised all of us.
A. it B. which
C. that D. by which
14、It was from only a few supplies that she had brought in the village ____ the hostess cooked such a nice dinner.
A.where
B.when
C.that
D.which
15、With all things she needed ,she went home happily.
A. buy B. bought
C. to be bought D. buying
16、This kind of glasses designed based on personal requirements and made by experienced craftsmen _______ comfortably.
A.is worn
B.is wearing
C.wears
D.is being worn
17、Listen to the laughter, the girls _______themselves.
A. may enjoying B. can be enjoying
C. must have enjoyed D. must be enjoying
18、If you were to have a few minutes free, I______ the opportunity to ask you one more question.
A.would appreciate
B.would have appreciated
C.were to appreciate
D.had appreciated
19、Anderson made the announcement at the conference______the company would be closing.
A. that B. when C. where D. whether
20、He has written some short stories, but he is______ known for his plays.
A. the best B. more
C. better D. the most
21、 In the land of the Sagas, it isn’t Christmas if there isn’t a flood of books under the tree- literally.
The Jolabokaflod, or Christmas Book Flood, is a much-loved tradition that has been celebrated in Iceland since 1945. It’s a bit like Britain’s Super Thursday, when hundreds of hardbacks hit the shelves on the first Thursday of October, but much bigger: Two-thirds of books in Iceland are published in November and December. Hundreds of new titles go on sale in bookshops and supermarkets at reduced prices, a Yuletided(圣诞季) custom that has also become vital for the publishing industry’s survival.
On Christmas Eve, Icelanders traditionally exchange books and spend the evening reading books-perhaps curling up by the fireside with the latest crime novel by Arnaldur Indridason. Almost seven out of 10 Icelanders buy at least one book as a Christmas gift, according to the Icelandic Publishers Association.
“Literature is very important in Iceland and it is, I guess, the art form that is something the whole public can relate to,” said Sigrun Hrolfsdottir, an artist and mother of two children. Her daughter and son have already picked the books they want out of the Bokatidindi, an 80-page catalog of novels, poetry and children’s books distributed free to all households.
Iceland’s literary tradition was born about 900 years ago with the Icelandic Sagas, widely seen as a gem in world literature and still studied in school by Icelandic children today. The Jolabokaflod started during World War II, when paper was one of the few things not rationed in Iceland. Because of this, Icelanders gave books as gifts while other commodities in short supply, turning them into a country of bookaholics to this day, according to jolabokafiod.org. In fact, a 2013 study conducted at Bifrost University found that 50 percent of Icelanders read more than eight books a year and 93 percent read at least one.
【1】How do Icelandic people celebrate Christmas each year?
A.Giving books as gifts and reading.
B.Purchasing smaller gifts for children.
C.Holding large family parties on Christmas Eve.
D.Composing stories for family members.
【2】Why does the author give the example of Sigrun Hrolfsdotti?
A.To advertise Christmas Book Flood.
B.To tell us how clever her two children are.
C.To publicize the grand Christmas occasion in Iceland.
D.To show the importance of reading in Icelandic culture.
【3】What does the underlined word“gem”in the last paragraph most probably mean?
A.A fine tradition. B.The best work.
C.A great event. D.An important subject.
【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A.The history of Iceland. B.The origin of the Jolabokaflod.
C.The activities on Christmas Eve. D.The impact of the Jolabokaflod.
22、There are three of us in the laboratory: Jules, me and Dr. Leonards. Leonards asks me to sit in front of Jules. As I do, he looks me in the eye and starts to move his face through a series of emotions-happy, confused, surprised, glaring. I'm attracted by his display, feeling delight when he grins and feeling serious when his eyes narrow angrily. None of this would be a surprise, of course, if Jules were a human. But he's a robot head on a table.
The most special thing is that, consciously(有意识地), there's no mistaking Jules for a real person. Although he has surprisingly realistic skin, his eyes don't fit firmly against his lids, and he has a terrible hairpiece. Yet, as I walk into the room, I experience a complex worry of feeling in his direction. It's not at all like entering an empty space. It's a bit awkward for Jules’ shining false hair. Some unconscious part of me is responding to him as if he's real. This matters, because if we're to one day live comfortably along with robots , an understanding of how we instinctively(本能地) react to them is significant. The study of these issues is the frontier of a new scientific research; human-robot interaction.
Jules was built as part of an attempt to understand the emotions that can be communicated by a human. “All the robots we've built so far don't have that rich emotions. We wanted to build a robotic face, with small motors that mimic(模仿) all the muscles you have, so we could discover what it could express. "Such research is becoming increasingly important, says Dr. Leonards, partly because our rapidly ageing population will soon need the help of robots with which they can effortlessly interact.
【1】What does the author think of Jules?
A.He ignored him in his place.
B.He didn't treat him as only a robot.
C.He was afraid of his being there.
D.He mistook him for a real person.
【2】What is the purpose to build such a robot?
A.To help humans of old ages.
B.To carry out a scientific research.
C.To take the place of human labour.
D.To make an interaction with human.
【3】What does the underlined word “grins” mean in Paragraph1?
A.Smiles.
B.Shakes.
C.Worries.
D.Cries.
【4】What may be the best title for the text?
A.Human And Robot
B.Success Of Making A Robot
C.Robot Will Replace Man
D.Difference Between Man And Robot
23、Do you love yourself? You may think you do, but do you really? There’s only one way to find out — by taking a close look at what you think, say, and do. You may not like some of what you find, but if you are serious about really loving yourself, you can use this insight to do some positive inner work. 【1】:
Listen Closely to Your Thoughts
Your thoughts will determine your actions. 【2】It is not necessary for you to write in it every day, but it helps to record various insights you gain as you go about your life. Instead of using a big notebook, you might use a small notepad that you can keep in your pocket for easy access to record your thoughts as they occur to you. Whichever method you choose, what’s most important is that you write your thoughts down. It will help you know what’s in your heart.
【3】
To do this, you should pay attention to your actions. Actions speak louder than words, and they always tell the truth. If you say you love your job, but your actions say otherwise, which do you think is more reliable? On the other hand, if you say you’re not good at a certain job, but your actions say otherwise, that’s also important. What do you do with this insight? You can use it to make more positive choices in your life. By being honest with yourself, you will act according to truth instead of just what you tell yourself.
Take Quiet Time to Listen to Your Inner Voice
This is similar to the first point, but it takes a step further—beyond the natural mind to the heart that cannot be seen. You may want to use your quiet time to think deeply. However you use this time, 【4】Breathing deeply during quiet time will also help you focus. I know it’s hard to find quiet time during a particularly busy day, but it’s so important—even if it’s just 10 minutes a day and you have to hide somewhere to get it. Quiet time can really make a difference in your life.
Despite what your mind may be telling you, you can have love with no limits.【5】
A.One thing helping you to listen to your thoughts is keeping a journal.
B.the time shouldn’t be too long.
C.the key is to shut out all of the noise around you by focusing deep within yourself.
D.Here are three ways for gaining greater personal insight for deeper love
E.The key is to unconditionally love yourself first.
F.Be Honest with Yourself
G.it is difficult to keep relationships with people around you.
24、We know that St. Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking. But there are plenty of kid-safe St. Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix, too. Here are the lucky St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.
3/17: Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St. Patrick’s Day. Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate. To-go containers will also be provided.
Details: 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 1. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N.7th Street, Phoenix. $ 3 for members. $ 4 for non-members. 602-253-0501.
3/17-19: Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
This community festival will include sculptures, paintings, handcrafted jewelry and clothes from selected local and regional artists, live music and dance performances throughout the weekend. There will also be a food court.
On Friday, emerald-colored water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon. Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Friday-Sunday, March 17-19.Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills. Free. 480-488-2014.
3-17: St. Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time
Kids above 12 years old can collect their free, green glow necklaces and jump for three hours, scale the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant pit of foam(泡沫橡胶). Jump socks required.
Details: 8-11p.m. Friday, March 17. AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145, Scottsdale. $15, which is a $14 savings. 480-427-2000.
【1】Which telephone number can people call if they want to make and decorate cupcakes?
A. 602-253-0501. B. 602-427-2014.
C. 480-488-2014. D. 480-427-2000.
【2】In which program can kids enjoy their weekends?
A. St. Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time.
B. Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market.
C. St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Center.
D. Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes.
【3】For whom is the text intended for?
A. Parents of younger children. B. People addicted to alcohol.
C. Organisers of festivals. D. Educators and businessmen.
25、To The Strand’s family and friends,
The Strand’s task has always been simple. It is to get good ________ in the hands of readers. For over 93 years, the ________ my grandfather founded has become so much more than just a bookstore---The Strand has become a community center, welcoming all book ________ with open arm.
In order to ________ The Strand as a business, with no income and no clear idea as to when we can ________ our door, we have had to temporarily fire(解雇) the most of our workers. Due to the rapid ________ of COVID-19, we make the ________ to close our doors a week before the government order, as we felt it was unsafe for our ________ and community.
This is the first time in our ________ that we have had to have a layoff (裁员). All of our workers have been ________ for the week and we are paying out any vacation. We are also working with our union and our providers to extend(延长) health insurance as long as possible. We know that it is our booksellers that make The Strand so ________, so our goal is to ________ this so we can rehire(重新雇佣) every employee as soon as possible.
We won’t ________ now. We have put forward a request to the Governor’s office in order to regain our ability to start online and phone orders as ________ as possible. We strongly believe that our books are a very important resource(资源) the world could ________ use right now.
A.goods
B.articles
C.books
D.letters
A.school
B.hospital
C.community
D.bookstore
A.writers
B.lovers
C.sellers
D.posters
A.keep
B.find
C.collect
D.change
A.repack
B.repay
C.reopen
D.repair
A.spread
B.loss
C.recovery
D.control
A.decision
B.suggestion
C.belief
D.comment
A.designers
B.workers
C.employers
D.managers
A.question
B.service
C.history
D.reply
A.served
B.greeted
C.charged
D.paid
A.strange
B.comfortable
C.normal
D.popular
A.get through
B.get back
C.play with
D.keep off
A.show off
B.give up
C.pick out
D.come out
A.much
B.soon
C.well
D.often
A.finally
B.almost
C.really
D.never
26、主题:Qualities of scientist
科学家身上往往会有一些突出的品质,这些品质为他(她)们在科学领域的成功打下了坚实的基础。请就下列要点简单谈一谈科学家应该具有的品质:
1.科学家首先要充满好奇心,驱动他(她)们探索未知的世界,感受随之而来的激动和神秘。
2.科学家还需要存疑的精神。为了进步,他(她)们需要认识到自己的无知,为怀疑留出空间,因为科学的巨大进步一向是从怀疑开始的。
3.……(一到两个品质)。
10要求:字数100左右。
There are some standout qualities that scientists tend to share in common,
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