1、—How do you all like your new head teacher?
—He is ______; he’d do anything to help anyone in trouble.
A. the fatted calf B. the salt of the earth
C. an apple of discord D. Jekyll and Hyde
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、—Shall we go camping to celebrate our graduation of senior high?
— ______ . Let’s make a plan first.
A.No way
B.Good idea
C.It’s nothing
D.I don’t think
4、— Hey, the washing up has been done!
— That ______ Cynthia, She’s always helpful.
A. need have been B. could have been
C. should have been D. must have been
5、The inner thoughts of the two young persons are revealed in the book, ______ both of them fail to express.
A. where B. when
C. who D. which
6、----What happened to the young trees we planted last week?
---The trees_____________ well,but I didn't water them.
A.might grow B.needn't have grown
C.would grow D.would have grown
7、The meal over, the managers went back to the meeting room to ______ their discussion.
A.put away B.take down C.look over D.carry on
8、You’d better write down the phone number of that botel for future ________ .
A. reference B. purpose
C. progress D. memory
9、It is known that water is not an endless resource, ________ can it be made once more, so we should save and protect it.
A.so
B.as
C.thus
D.nor
10、Jackson is cheerful about his life ________ he is suffering from cancer.
A. even if B. as long as
C. as if D. ever since
11、From time to time, our biology teacher tells us the only way he thinks of __________ experiments well is to practice.
A.do B.to do C.doing D.did
12、Jane wishes that she ______ foreign trade instead of literature when she was in college.
A.studied B.had studied
C.would study D.might have studied
13、We are living in an age most of things are done on cell phones.
A. which B. that
C. whose D. when
14、The student said there were a few points in the essay he_________impossible to comprehend.
A.has found B.was finding C.had found D.would find
15、If he had been working hard, he ______ in the office now. However, he didn’t.
A. would be working B. were to be working C. was working D. should work
16、________ everyone has left the party, we need to start cleaning.
A.Before
B.Whenever
C.Now that
D.In case
17、The new law states that people _______drive after drinking alcohol.
A.wouldn’t
B.needn’t
C.won’t
D.mustn’t
18、It was the first time in six attempts that Peters ______the world champion.
A.has beaten
B.was beaten
C.beat
D.had beaten
19、—What do you think of the cars on the exhibition?
—Well, great. But I don’t think much of_______you’ve bought.
A.that B.which C.one D.the one
20、If the students' interest in the subject is motivated, they will ______ the challenge and commit more time and energy to their studies.
A.face up to
B.keep pace with
C.put up with
D.live up to
21、Bedtime Rituals
At the end of a long day, you might want to collapse in front of the TV and watch an episode of your favorite show. 【1】 Settling down with a cup of lemon tea or reading a book can tell your body it’s time to sleep. If you turn these activities into a ritual—that is, if you do them every night around the same time—you will be all the more likely to get the rest you need.
A bedtime ritual is important not only because it prepares you for sleep but also because it helps establish healthy sleep habits. If your current habits don’t support good sleep, a bedtime ritual can help you make necessary changes. 【2】 Worry can make it hard to fall asleep at night, but for some people, anxiety at bedtime is common. Rituals can provide comfort by offering predictability and structure. Some rituals, such as journaling, might also relieve anxiety by giving the writer a fresh perspective or sense of meaning.
【3】 Consider trying several bedtime rituals before settling on a consistent routine. What’s important is figuring out what works for you. Start out with two or three activities according to your needs and preferences. If you enjoy exercise and movement, try yoga or gentle stretching. If you find comfort in order, create a to-do list for the next day. If classical music calms you, turn on some Bach or Mozart enjoying a bath.
Whether your bedtime ritual takes place in bed or somewhere else, make sure your environment is relaxing. Wear comfortable clothes or pajamas, curl up (蜷曲) under a cozy blanket, and keep the lights low. 【4】
A.Bedtime rituals can also help you reduce anxiety.
B.For adults, bedtime rituals typically last 30 minutes to an hour.
C.But engaging in some bedtime activities could actually help you sleep better.
D.Then when the time comes to fall asleep, you’ll be ready.
E.There’s no fixed format for the perfect bedtime ritual.
F.Evidence indicates that people who read a book in bed have better sleep quality.
22、
【1】If Jack, a 12-year-old, is interested in adventure, what film may he see alone?
A. Film directed by Gary Rydstrom
B. Film directed by Ken Kwapis.
C. Film directed by Tyler Perry.
D. Films directed by Brad Peyton.
【2】 What does the underlined phrase "down-on-her-luck" in Film Three mean?
A. wealthy B. unlucky
C. stubborn D. selfish
【3】In Film Four, we can infer that.
A. audiences can also enjoy its 3D edition freely
B. adventurer Sean is also a Greenpeace volunteer
C. the kids may find it hard to catch its language
D. Sean makes a fortune by discovering the treasure
【4】What can we learn from the passage?
A. Film Three lasts longest and release earliest of the films,
B. Wesley Deeds fell in love with Lindsey at first sight.
C. Film Two is mainly a film meant for adults only.
D. Shawn develops a secret friendship with Arrietty.
23、Many of the Science News staff’s favorite books of the year challenge how we understand the world, from rethinking human history to reimagining the toilet. For a satisfying read, you can’t go wrong with any of these books.
The Dawn of Everything David Graeber and David Wengrow Farrar, Straus and Giroux $35 This book challenges the conventional wisdom that societies progressed through a series of stages that eventually led to inequalities—instead, arguing that people have experimented with a variety of social systems since the Stone Age. (SN: 11/6/21, p.34) | |
Finding the Mother Tree Suzanne Simard Knopf $28.95 In this moving autobiography Simard relates how she went from working at a logging company which cut and sell trees nationwide to becoming an ecologist and uncovering the hidden underground networks that connect the trees within a forest. (SN: 7/3/21 & 7/17/21, p.36) | |
Flashes of Creation Paul Halpern Basic Books $30 In the mid-20th century, George Gamow and Fred Hoyle stood on opposite sides of a great debate over how the universe began. By describing the careers of these famous physicists, this book records how the Big Bang theory and modern cosmology (宇宙学) came to be. (SN: 8/28/21, p.30) | |
Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond Ashley Jean Yeager MIT Press $24.95 Astronomer Vera Rubin provided key evidence for the existence of dark matter, an invisible substance now thought to account for the majority of the universe’s mass. In this biography, Yeager, Science News’ associate news editor, looks at how Rubin kept trying in the face of doubts of her work. (SN: 8/14/21, p.29) |
【1】By which publishing house was the priciest book produced?
A.Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
B.Knopf.
C.Basic Books.
D.MIT Press.
【2】What do we know about Suzanne Simard?
A.She works as an associate news editor.
B.She is interested in the origin of the universe.
C.She records her personal experience in the book.
D.She challenges conventional wisdom about history.
【3】Which book presents different scientific opinions?
A.The Dawn of Everything.
B.Finding the Mother Tree.
C.Flashes of Creation.
D.Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond.
24、 Scientists have long known a fairly reliable way to extend life span in rodents(啮齿类动物) and other lab animals: Reduce the amount of calories they eat by 10 percent to 40 percent.
This strategy known as caloric restriction, has been shown to increase the life span of various organisms and reduce their rate of cancer and other age-related ailments. Whether it can do the same in people has been an open question. But an intriguing new study suggests that in young and middle-aged adults, chronically(慢性地) restricting calorie intake can have an impact on their health.
In the new study, researchers looked at a group of 143 healthy men and women who were instructed to practice caloric restriction for two years, with the aim of cutting the calories they consumed by 25 percent.
On average, the dieters managed to slash about 12 percent of their total calories, or roughly 300 calories a day, the amount in a few chocolate chip cookies or a small Starbucks Mocha. But the group saw many of their health markers improve.
They lost weight and body fat. Their blood pressure fell slightly, and they had better blood sugar control and less inflammation. At the same time, a control group of 75 healthy people who did not practice caloric restriction saw no improvements in any of these markers. Some of the benefits in the calorie restricted group stemmed from the fact that they lost a large amount of weight. However, the results of the survey suggest that caloric restriction might have some unique biological effects on disease pathways in the body.
Calorie restriction may be a useful tool for better health and weight loss, but it’s unclear whether the changes in the new study will ultimately translate into longevity and reductions in chronic disease, said Frank Hu, the chairman of the nutrition department at the Harvard, who was not involved in the research.
【1】What happened to the lab animals, after the amount of calories was reduced?
A.More lab animals got cancers.
B.More Lab animals can live longer.
C.Health condition of lab animals got worse.
D.Lab animals will suffer from no disease in their future life.
【2】From the study, after caloric restriction, what happened to the 143 people?
A.Their healthy markers improved.
B.They did not get chronic diseases.
C.They did not get lose any weight at all.
D.They did not eat chocolate chip cookies.
【3】Which work has the similar meaning to the underline word, slash?
A.Reduce. B.Increase.
C.Add. D.Beat.
【4】From Frank Hu’s words, what can be inferred?
A.Calorie restriction is beneficial to weight loss.
B.People with caloric restriction will love longer than others.
C.More people should be encouraged to take caloric restriction in life.
D.The relation between caloric restriction and longer lifespan is uncertain.
25、 The next time you find an excuse to abandon your goals, think of Chris Nikic. On November 7, 2020, Chris made _______as the first person with Down Syndrome(唐氏综合症) to attempt and complete an Ironman. _______ by the WTC, the demanding competition _______ athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 1 12 miles, and run a full 26.2-mile marathon-in under 17 hours.
Chris’s road to this _______ accomplishment has been anything but easy. However, he is no stranger to _______ challenges. Born with two holes in his heart, he had open-heart surgery at just five months old and was too weak to walk _______ until he was four. Every expert his parents spoke to _______ the limitations rather than the possibilities. For years they listened and gradually _______ these limits. Until in 2017, he sets his _______ on completing the triathlons(铁人三项). His training ________ with one pushup! And he made an amazing________ with his dad to get 1% better each day. Eventually, for the year leading up to the Ironman, Chris ________ four to eight hours each day along with his training partner.
Now, Chris also has his sights set on the ________ in the 2022 Special Olympics and continuing to________money for Down syndrome. His amazing ________ is an example for not only disabled children but to all kids around the world.
【1】A.money B.history C.progress D.fun
【2】A.Organized B.Reported C.Judged D.Affected
【3】A.causes B.allows C.requires D.forces
【4】A.puzzling B.amusing C.entertaining D.inspiring
【5】A.building B.overcoming C.understanding D.conveying
【6】A.powerfully B.frequently C.independently D.confidently
【7】A.relied on B.tried on C.acted on D.focused on
【8】A.noticed B.accepted C.expected D.received
【9】A.sights B.wisdoms C.views D.rules
【10】A.stayed B.stopped C.started D.filled
【11】A.assessment B.impression C.adjustment D.commitment
【12】A.trained B.promoted C.performed D.waited
【13】A.conversations B.competitions C.conflicts D.celebrations
【14】A.borrow B.change C.handle D.raise
【15】A.principle B.concept C.attitude D.standard
26、假设你是李华,你的朋友John写信告诉你他打算开通网银进行网上购物, 但你并不赞成网上购物, 于是给他写了一封信, 陈述了网上购物的弊端。
1. 浪费钱(1) 购买不需要的物品
(2)商品可能是伪劣产品
2. 不安全(1)个人资料容易泄密
(2)银行帐号被盗用
[写作内容]1. 你对网上购物的看法;
2. 你为何持有这种看法;
3. 建议理智的消费。
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