1、Though his plan was a total ______from established practices, the result was satisfying.
A.substitute B.prohibition C.departure D.judgment
2、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
3、From the newspaper report, we learn about the stories of many who returned to Wuhan for Spring Festival in January and was ______ there due to the city lockdown.
A.caught up B.set up C.held up D.brought up
4、David didn’t attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony, but he does wish he there.
A. should be B. would be
C. had been D. were
5、The machine has been used for man years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well __________.
A. regularly B. constantly
C. frequently D. occasionally
6、 — Excuse me, could you please turn down the music a little? It’s too loud.
—___.
A. Oh, it’s my honor to do so
B. Never mind. I like music
C. Sorry. I didn’t know your were studying
D. Thank you. It’s kind of you
7、It's really hard to ______ the exact meaning of some words when you translate them into a foreign language.
A.go through B.bring out C.make up D.turn out
8、We had the feeling, somehow, _____ the revolution was right around the corner.
A. which B. that C. what D. When
9、---What kind of apartment do you need?
--- ________ with two bedrooms, one bathroom and one kitchen.
A.The one
B.That
C.One
D.It
10、It’s nearly four years since I worked in that firm. I ________ a band with other fellows.
A. operated B. had been operating
C. was operating D. am operating
11、She said her ________ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much time left.
A. pension B. benefit C. allowance D. bonus
12、Though he has made a big fortune, he is____a happy man.
A.nothing but B.anything but C.more than D.other than
13、Her membership will not be renewed ________ she pays the dues.
A. as B. unless C. because D. if
14、At minus 130℃,a living cell can be ________ for one thousand years.
A.preserved B.protected
C.spread D.developed
15、The government's strong action demonstrated its _____to crush the rebellion.
A.energy B.resistance C.courage D.determination
16、These diagrams are especially helpful when we have a concrete problem ______ at hand.
A. be solved B. to solve C. solved D. being solved
17、You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.
A. Everyone B. No one
C. One D. Someone
18、There will be an endless power of youth supporting the Chinese nation’s rejuvenation_______ the younger generation of the country has ideals , pursuits and shoulders.
A. as far as B. so long as
C. even if D. as if
19、According to The Sun, British scientists have solved the ancient riddle of ________ came first—chicken or egg?
A.who
B.what
C.which
D.that
20、If the weather had been better, we ______ a picnic yesterday.
A. must have had B. would have
C. could have had D. will have
21、 In space, there is no up or down. Without the gravity that we experience on Earth, as-tronauts and everything else on a spaceship float freely.
Humans can experience the sense of zero gravity without going into space. How?A zero-gravity flight. When an airplane flies in a lot of parabolas(抛物线), a man-made zero-gravity environment is set up. Everything in the plane floats, even passengers.
Gravity has an effect on everything from the human body and mind to the behavior of plants and the way machines run. Space travel is expensive and dangerous. But zero-gravity flights let scientists conduct experiments in an environment that mimics(模拟) the conditions of space. On each of its research trip, Zero-G flies about 30 parabolas, each of which creates a period of weightlessness that lasts about 30 seconds. Nikolaus Kuhn of the University of Ba-sel, in Switzerland, flew with Zero-G. He was conducting an experiment about soil and the flow of water on Mars. The Red Planet has about one-third of the gravity that Earth has. This means water flows more slowly on Mars. By making the parabolas less steep, zero-gravity flights can make the feeling of Martian gravity. Flying with Zero-G has been necessary for Kuhn’s research. “It is the only chance, other than going to Mars, to mimic movement of water as it would be on Mars,” he told TFK.
For years, NASA used zero-gravity flights to prepare and train astronauts. “I have not been to space,” Peters of Zero-G says, “But I have been told by astronauts that zero-gravity feels exactly the same.” As humans continue to explore the universe beyond Planet Earth, zero-gravity flights will remain an important and fun tool. “It never gets old,” Peters says “I would do it every weekend for the rest of my life if I could.”
【1】Why do scientists set up man-made zero-gravity environment?
A.To study the water on the earth.
B.To offer weightlessness as a business.
C.To take scientists to any other planets.
D.To mimic the condition of space for experiments.
【2】How much time of weightlessness can a Zero-G light offer?
A.About 30 seconds. B.About 90 seconds.
C.About 15 minutes. D.About 30 minutes.
【3】What feature do the parabolas in Zero-G flights have?
A.The gentler parabolas are, the more satisfied the researchers are.
B.The steeper parabolas are, the less weight the passengers feel.
C.The steeper parabolas are, the more successful the experiments are.
D.The gentler parabolas are, the more quickly water on Mars flows.
【4】What can be inferred about the Zero-G flight from the text?
A.It is useless for training astronauts.
B.It has no side effect on human body.
C.It creates a substitutable environment of zero gravity in space.
D.It is cheaper but more dangerous than space travel.
22、TAYKA HOTEL DE SAL
You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood. But salt? Tayka Hotel de Sal,Tahua, Bolivia is made mostly of salt, including some beds-though you’ll sleep with regular mattresses and blankets. The hotel, about $130 a night, sits on the border of Salar de Uyuni. It’s a prehistoric dried-up lake and the world’s biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the over 4,000-square-mile flat to make the bricks and glue them together with a paste of wet salt. The wet salt will harden when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, it’s no problem: the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
COOL THINGS ABOUT BOLIVIA
During rainy summer months, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni salt flat looks like a giant mirror.
The bus station in La Paz was designed by Gustav Eiffel. He also designed the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.
Every August in Bolivia, dogs are honored during the Feast of St. Roch.
THINGS TO DO IN BOLIVIA
Enjoy a salte-a baked pastry filled with spicy meat-from a street vender in Cochabamba.
Take a boat to Isla del Sol, an island in Lake Titicaca. Motorized vehicles aren’t allowed there.
Walk up to the Gate of the Sun, a huge stone doorway built by the ancient Tiwanaku culture.
Dance with thousands of masked and costumed performers at the Carnival de Oruro.
【1】What kind of feature does Tayka Hotel de Sal have?
A.It is built largely out of salt.
B.It is at a very high altitude.
C.It is firm in rainy days.
D.It is attractive in price and quality.
【2】What can we learn about Bolivia?
A.Bolivia is abundant in natural resources.
B.The people in Bolivia probably respect dogs.
C.Motor vehicles are prohibited everywhere.
D.Bolivian buildings were designed by Gustav Eiffel .
【3】What can visitors do in Bolivia?
A.They can study Tiwanaku culture.
B.They can cook local cuisines in person.
C.They can travel to Isla del Sol by boat.
D.They can sing with natives at the Carnival.
23、Wendo Musaly was born in Congo (DRC) on November 21, 1996. Two months after he was born, the situation in Congo went into a state of war causing unrest across the country. To keep their children, Wendo and his elder sister, safe, Wendo’s parents decided to flee to Tanzania, where they had to live in refugee (难民) camps, dependent on others for the basic necessities of life.
At 11, Wendo and his friends formed a music group. Guitars and drums were the only instruments they had to practice their music. After some time, they gained confidence in themselves and began performing in the street and even at parties. This was when Wendo realized that he had a talent in him.
After Wendo was hit with the realization that he was great with music, he began taking it more seriously. In 2016, when his family finally moved to the States, Wendo could see a future for himself. Although late, his parents got him and his sister in a high school to complete their studies in 2016. Wendo went to Winooski High School and completed his high school studies in 2020. All this time, he did not abandon his passion for music. Instead, he tried his hand at songwriting.
Musaly got his first break in August 2018 when he cooperated with Mr. Oli on a song named Pourquoi. As a newcomer, it was surprising for him to receive a positive response to his work, and this was just the beginning of his career. He started working on various projects and made tons of works produced by working with others. Wendo then released a song, Give Me That Eh, featuring Mr. Oli & Q-Boi and Tú’úndané featuring Lumiere. He also worked on some singles, including Kiboko WE and Je T’Aime.
Music was truly his talent, as he succeeded in each step that he took. Life has mysterious ways of rewarding people, and this was how Wendo Musaly was rewarded for his good spirit, positive attitude and perseverance (坚持不懈).
【1】What was Wendo’s life like in Tanzania?
A.Comfortable.
B.Dangerous.
C.Promising.
D.Tough.
【2】Which of the following best describes Wendo?
A.He’s kind-hearted.
B.He’s very determined.
C.He thinks highly of himself.
D.He has a gift for songwriting.
【3】What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about concerning Wendo?
A.His struggle for life.
B.His extraordinary gift.
C.His attempts at success.
D.His musical achievements.
【4】What message does Wendo’s journey to success convey to us?
A.Parents are the best teachers.
B.Perseverance leads to success.
C.Opportunities favor the talented.
D.Suffering is the gateway to reputation
24、 Recently, the phrase "hair loss" has been trending among young people in China. A recent report on overall health showed that hair loss ranked fifth among top health concerns, following bad skin conditions, depression and anxiety, poor sleep, and digestive tract(消化道)discomfort and illness.
But hair loss isn't just a concern for Chinese youth. It is an inconvenient reality for many people in China and the world over. According to a survey, 250 million Chinese people are troubled by hair loss, most of them between 20 and 40 years old. In the United States, about one in five people is suffering from hair loss.
There isn't really any single reason for hair loss. Humans naturally lose about 50 to 100 hairs each day, which usually regrow later. However, genetic and environmental factors can mean, for some people, these lost hairs won't regrow. In addition, certain factors can further worsen hair loss, including too much stress from work school, too little sleep, and a bad diet.
Is there anything you can do to protect your remaining hair? There are many products out there ready to help you keep a full head of hair. Shampoos, lotions, surgery, even laser-helmets say they can help. Hair loss treatments represent a $3. 6 billion industry in the United States alone. While many of these products make bold promises about their capabilities to restore your hair, the reality is that fixing your hair loss will ultimately depend on finding the specific causes.
If it is due to stress, lack of sleep, or poor nutrition, then a lifestyle change might not only stop hair loss, but also restart the growth of hair. For most young people who want to protect their receding(后移的)hairlines, it starts with their personal health. All they need to do is change unhealthy living habits and pay more attention to their psychological well-being.
【1】What can we learn about "hair loss" from the passage?
A.It is common among most people in China.
B.It is the top health concern for Chinese youth.
C.Only Chinese youth are suffering from hair loss.
D.It bothers people of different ages and countries
【2】What stops the regrowth of the lost hairs for some people?
A.Genetic and environmental factors.
B.Stress from work and school.
C.Too little sleep.
D.A bad diet.
【3】What's the author's attitude towards many hair loss treatments?
A.Critical. B.Objective.
C.Optimistic. D.Supportive.
【4】What's the author's suggestion to young people with hair loss?
A.To use hair-growth products.
B.To change unhealthy lifestyle.
C.To have a health check in hospital
D.To pay attention to physical well-being
25、I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I ________ my work. However, I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in trouble, so I ________ the United Nations.
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got ________ from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels (反叛者). In 2012, a civil war began, due to which, over one million people were forced to ________ their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. ________, the United Nations established a peacekeeping ________ in the country.
We peacekeepers ________ cities and villages to ________ that no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine. We are a ________ that can keep people in conflict apart.
As a woman, I am particularly ________ as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see how others respect me, they feel that they also ________ to be respected and treated ________.
My life is not ________ in any way! It’s long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic ________ with just a bed in a shared room. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all ________.
【1】
A.hated
B.enjoyed
C.guarded
D.changed
【2】
A.gave in to
B.looked up to
C.kept up with
D.signed up with
【3】
A.treatment
B.technology
C.independence
D.inspiration
【4】
A.flee
B.return
C.sweep
D.tend
【5】
A.In turn
B.In surprise
C.In response
D.In addition
【6】
A.measure
B.reputation
C.business
D.mission
【7】
A.follow
B.expand
C.monitor
D.block
【8】
A.ensure
B.prove
C.report
D.predict
【9】
A.bridge
B.barrier
C.castle
D.shelter
【10】
A.protected
B.trusted
C.valued
D.doubted
【11】
A.deserve
B.prefer
C.plan
D.fail
【12】
A.gently
B.equally
C.seriously
D.honestly
【13】
A.boring
B.rewarding
C.difficult
D.fancy
【14】
A.association
B.accommodation
C.administration
D.adaptation
【15】
A.available
B.ambitious
C.worthwhile
D.educational
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a boy of nine, I used to help Mrs. Long, a retired art teacher who lived across my home. She paid me very little for the help, but she taught me how to paint and promised me, “When Christmas comes, I shall have a present for you.”
I kept wondering what it would be. The boys I played with had baseball gloves, ice skates and bicycles. I hoped that Mrs. Long would buy any one of them for me.
“But it would hardly be ice skates,” I reasoned with myself. “An old woman like Mrs. Long wouldn’t know much about ice skates.”
I also ruled out the bicycle because she was just a retired art teacher in the local school and could not afford it.
On my last day at work, Mrs. Long said, “You’ve been a very good boy. On Christmas Eve I’ll make a present for you. Please come to my house and collect it.”
“Since she is going to have the present in her house, and since she will make it, unquestionably she is going to give me a pair of baseball gloves,” I thought. Actually, I became so convinced that I could imagine myself playing baseball with my friends in those gloves.
A day before the Christmas Eve, I could wait no longer and presented myself at the door of Mrs. Long’s house and said, “Can I have my present today, Mrs. Long?”
“I’ve been waiting for you,” she said, leading me into her house. She sat me in a chair, disappeared to another room, and in a moment stood before me holding a package which under no circumstances could hold a bicycle or a pair of skates, or even a baseball glove.
I lifted it from her hand and found it was extremely light.
“What is it?” I asked with disappointment on my face.
“A kind of magic,” Mrs. Long said. “It can give you whatever you dream of if you have learned how to use it.”
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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, curiosity replaced my initial disappointment.
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It was not until some years later that I realized the real importance of the gift.
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