1、A book usually takes a few days to read while a movie lasts under two hours.
A.equally B.typically C.extremely D.ultimately
2、I have great trouble ______ him to give up smoking.
A.to advise B.to persuade C.in suggesting D.in persuading
3、______ no attention to the difference between the two, I am sure, will be one of the worst mistakes you make.
A. Pay B. Paying C. Paid D. Having paid
4、I had never been to Italy! I’d like to have, __________.
A.though
B.while
C.currently
D.despite
5、—Alice, you are supposed ______ part in the party in time.
—Sorry, but I had an unexpected visitor.
A.to take B.to have taken C.to be taking D.taking
6、— Did you enjoy yourself at the party?
— Yes, I’ve never been to ____________ one before.
A. the more excited B. the most exciting
C. a more excited D. a more exciting
7、The freezing point is the temperature __________ water changes into ice.
A. which B. on that
C. at which D. of what
8、Despite a weight of up to 300 kg, the bears can run _______ a speed of 64 km/h.
A.at
B.in
C.as
D.to
9、The weather turned out to be fine, ________ was more than we could expect.
A.which
B.that
C.when
D.it
10、The house ________Lu Xun used to live is now a museum.
A.which
B.where
C.there
D.what
11、I believe in him. He is the only person________can help me out of trouble.
A.which
B.who
C.whose
D./
12、What he did _______ what he said moved us.
A. more than B. rather than
C. less than D. no more than
13、It is not what he said but _______ he said it _______ surprised me.
A.the way; that B.in the way that; that
C.in the way; which D.the way which; which
14、 This produced a chain reaction, _______ made _______ possible for life to develop.
A. what; that B. which; it
C. when; that D. how; it
15、No sooner ______ up the catwalk than the spotlight shone down on her.
A.did the model start B.the model had started
C.had the model started D.the model started
16、The professor preferred ________lectures to students to ________ to attend meetings.
A.to give; invite
B.giving; inviting
C.to give; be invited
D.giving; being invited
17、The number of smokers,_______ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.
A.it
B.which
C.what
D.as
18、It was in the lab ________ was taken charge of by Professor Black ________ they did the experiment.
A.that; where
B.which; that
C.whom; that
D.which; where
19、The lady said that she would buy a gift for her daughter with the ______.
A.remaining 20 dollars
B.20 dollars to remain
C.remained 20 dollars
D.20 dollars remained
20、He wished the twins to be doctors, but ________of them liked to study medicine.
A.both
B.Neither
C.either
D.none
21、At the foot of the mountain ________ many lakes. Some are large enough to hold several towns.
A.lies
B.lie
C.lying
D.lay
22、“The next station is Bank!” comes the ________. That’s my destination.
A.movement
B.announcement
C.technique
D.documentary
23、The party last night was so embarrassing. I wish I ___________.
A.was not invited
B.would not be invited
C.had not been invited
D.should not have been invited
24、The talk failed because no one could a solution accepted by both sides.
A.make up with
B.put up with
C.keep up with
D.come up with
25、Peter will give me five sweets ________ an apple, but in fact I don’t have a sweet tooth.
A.in honour of
B.in need of
C.in memory of
D.in exchange for
26、Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain (保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it’s not only great for improving physical health but for mental health. It’s an opportunity to be social and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community (团体) feel and the shared common goal inspire people to work hard.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support people receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you feel that way, then group training is an even better option (选择)for you. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction of a fitness instructor. If you’re tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that will keep your workout on track (正轨). Don’t let fitness frighten you!
If you’re serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s extremely important to surround yourself with people who’ll provide you with the proper emotional support. Surround yourself with people who encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who’ll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.
【1】Why is group exercise more beneficial according to Paragraph 1?
A.It can help set practical goals.
B.It can improve physical fitness.
C.It can reduce stress and anxiety.
D.It can create a sense of belonging.
【2】What does the underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Disappointed.
B.Boring.
C.Cheerful.
D.Striking.
【3】What can be learnt from the text?
A.Doing sports alone is harmful.
B.Support from friends matters.
C.We should often eat out with friends.
D.Jogging is the most beneficial sport.
【4】What may be the best title for the text?
A.Group exercise, better health
B.Ways to do group exercise
C.Without friends, without health
D.Benefits of doing exercise
27、A Manhattan boutique peddles(叫卖、兜售)pandemic presents
Last year New Yorkers might have found a pair of headphones or perhaps some woolly socks in their Christmas stockings. Some lucky ducks might have found tickets to a Broadway show.
【1】. It is one of the big sellers, says Valerie Zirema, who works in CV19 Essential, New York City's first dedicated coronavirus - prevention shop.
The urban-survivalist shop, near Macy's department store, looks like a cross between an Apple Store and a pharmacy. 【2】 Disposable masks in fun patterns and colors are especially popular. "People want fashion and function," says Benjamin Hu, the shop's manager. And they love the gadgets, many of them touchless technology. As well as cheaper goodies like the masks and UV wands, the shop also sells a $10,000 system which scans people's temperature as they enter a shop. Another device can detect if someone is not wearing a mask and sound an alarm.
【3】Most office workers are working from home and tourists have disappeared. The city has seen an alarming jump in covid-19 cases, which have more than tripled since the start of November. Hospitalizations and intubations are increasing, too. Restaurants have closed their dining rooms again. On December 14th Bill de Blasio, the city's mayor, warned New Yorkers "to be ready now for a full shutdown, a pause like we had back at the end of the spring". But the covid-19 shop, which also provides rapid testing and PCR testing for the virus, is seeing an increase in sales.
CV19 Essential was founded by Tony Park, the owner of Samwon Garden, a Korean BBQ restaurant. After he fitted it out with UV light systems, anti-microbial film and a facial thermal scanner, other firms came looking for advice. 【4】. He has since opened a second branch.
On December 14th 2020, even as New York prepared to shut down again, health-care workers began administering the first doses of the Pfizer-BioN-Tech vaccine in the borough of Queens. If the roll-out goes to plant, those sanitizing wands might soon end up in a drawer, along with other forgotten gifts.
A.It has everything a tech-minded, fashion-conscious New Yorker could want to navigate a pandemic.
B.Yet with luck business may not be brisk(忙碌的)for long.
C.Midtown of Manhattan is quiet now.
D.However, opening safety boutiques and testing centers geared towards anxious New Yorkers is clever.
E.Seeing a business opportunity, in September Mr. Park opened his first covid-19 shop in a space where he originally intended to have another restaurant.
F.This year's most popular stocking-stuffer may be the portable ultraviolet-light sanitizer wand, which comes with a handy bag.
28、Best summer camps for families in the USA
Frost Valley
The Frost Valley camp in Claryuville, New Your, Which was founded in 1901, is one of the oldest camps in the United States. It covers 6,000 acres in the Catskills. It offers a week-long family camp only in August that includes all the traditional activities. For living, you can choose from tents, cabins, Forssmann Castle (a restaurant), and the Strausss Center country house.
Medomak
This is a very small camp in Washington, Maine, and it can only hold 12 families at a time. Medomak is your classic summer camp, with cabin-style accommodations (食宿) that includes a bathroom and family-style meals that will be served in the camp’s farmhouse dining room. The camp covers 250 acres and includes a lake.
Takodah
Takodah, a camp in Richmond, New Hampshire, lets you choose your pace. You can fill your day with activities like pick-up games and swimming or just be relaxed to read a book. A favorite activity is a trip to Mount Monadnock. You will also stay in a family house and eat together in the dining room.
Camp Hanes
Camp Hanes is a camp in King, North Carolina, which offers family camping on weekends. It is a little primitive (原始的), and you will have to bring your own bedding where you stay, but it does have electricity and air conditioners. You will eat family-style meals with other camping families. And of course, you can gather around the campfire as a family in the evening.
【1】What do we know about Frost Valley?
A.It opens to campers all the year around.
B.It has the longest history in America.
C.It limits the number of camping families.
D.It offers campers different kinds of living places.
【2】What is the most popular activity in Takodah?
A.Supplying free meals. B.Climbing Mount Monadnock.
C.Reading what you like. D.Making a fire in the evening.
【3】What should you do if you want to take part in Camp Hanes?
A.Prepare a flashlight. B.Be good at swimming.
C.Bring your own bedding. D.Wear comfortable shoes.
29、 “What is success?” Mr Gruber asked in his 6th grade business class. It was his opening conversation for the first class of the term.
“Success is riding in a sweet car, watching an 80 - inch TV, and living in a place with at least twelve rooms.” One student answered, earning laughs from all the students. Mr Gruber smiled, but shook his head. “Tom, that is excess (过量). That is not success. ”
“How about being able to provide for your family?” A blonde girl named Sandy in the front suggested as an answer.
“Now we’re getting closer,” Mr Gruber smiled, “but try thinking about what you need and what you want.”
“Getting everything you want.” Tom shouted out an answer again, trying for more laughs.
Mr Gruber sighed.“I believe we've already talked about excess versus (与……比较) success.”
“Getting everything you need, but some of what you want?” James, sitting in the back wondered aloud. “Quite right!” Mr Gruber clapped. “Success is getting everything you need and some of what you want. The more you get that you want, the more successful you are. You do reach a point where you are living in excess, though.”
“What does this have to do with business?” Tom asked. It seemed if it wasn't funny, he wasn't happy. “Well, Tom, think of it this way: the point of business is to make a living to support your family. Once you have properly seen to their needs, you can then see to getting the extras that you want. ”
“What if I don't have a family?” he continued to be difficult.
“Then you have to provide for yourself, a family of one. ”
“He has goldfish to think about!” Peter, Tom's friend, shouted out.
“Then he needs to provide for a family of one with a fishbowl. ” Mr. Gruber corrected himself. Tom nodded, satisfied with that answer. “So in the next nine weeks, we're going to study basic business situations, like having a checking account and understanding credit cards.” Tom rubbed his hands together excitedly. “When do we get to start spending?”
“You already are, Tom. You're spending time with us!” Mr. Gruber laughed. “Now, let's see what you guys know about credit card. . . ”
【1】Which student didn't seem to be taking the class seriously?
A.Tom
B.James
C.Peter
D.Sandy
【2】How did Mr. Gruber make his class lively and interesting?
A.He himself kept talking
B.He just read from a textbook
C.He showed a movie to his students
D.He got his students to take part in a discussion
【3】What do you think of Mr. Gruber according to the passage?
A.Strange
B.Patient
C.Shy
D.Proud
【4】What can be the best title of this passage?
A.Get What You Want
B.Needs and Wants
C.Try to Get More Money
D.How to Live Well
30、I get up in the dark hours of the morning for three reasons only: to attend ANZAC Day service, to _________ a cheap flight, or to witness an astronomical (天文的) event. It was the last of the three that pushed me to set my _________ for 3 am on Sunday May 8 this year.
I was _________ at my best friend’s place in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. That morning it was so cold. I got out of bed before I had time to change my _________. I grabbed a jacket and headed outside, pausing at the corner of the cottage to _________. The Milky Way was blazing (闪耀) in a cloud-free sky and within seconds a shooting star _________ across my field of view. Then I woke up my friend and _________ her it would be worth her while. She had not been as _________ as me. Only one minute later I saw the next shooting star. I _________, “There!” “Where?” “Over there!” I said, __________ as though it could help. “There’s another!” She was __________ to get excited. The rewards were coming from all __________ now. We observed some ten more stars within minutes, most __________ before one of us could draw the other’s attention.
An hour and a half — and several dozens of shooting stars — later, my friend and I were cold and __________ we had seen enough. __________ at what had felt like our own private show, we held our arms tightly and headed back to the cottage.
【1】
A.order
B.pilot
C.catch
D.cancel
【2】
A.rules
B.alarm
C.standards
D.destination
【3】
A.staying
B.celebrating
C.exercising
D.shopping
【4】
A.mind
B.clothes
C.place
D.habit
【5】
A.check out
B.get along
C.take off
D.look up
【6】
A.walked
B.sped
C.came
D.stepped
【7】
A.warned
B.persuaded
C.promised
D.requested
【8】
A.keen
B.tired
C.cold
D.certain
【9】
A.apologized
B.shouted
C.scolded
D.praised
【10】
A.crying
B.shaking
C.pointing
D.running
【11】
A.hesitating
B.attempting
C.longing
D.starting
【12】
A.fields
B.corners
C.cottages
D.directions
【13】
A.disappearing
B.burning
C.falling
D.freezing
【14】
A.predicted
B.figured
C.doubted
D.suggested
【15】
A.Disappointed
B.Shocked
C.Amazed
D.Scared
31、课本原文填空。
However, according to a widely accepted theory, the universe began with a “Big Bang” that threw matter in all 【1】. … 【2】 is even more important is that as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface. … It was not immediately 【3】 that water was to be fundamental to the development of life. What many scientists believe is that the continued 【4】 of water allowed the earth to dissolve harmful gases and acids into the oceans and seas.
32、假如你是李华,受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一则通知,请大家观看一部英文短片Growing Together。内容包括:
1.短片内容:学校的发展;
2.放映时间、地点;
3.欢迎对短片提出意见。
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