1、A growing number of family doctors are working fewer hours to avoid huge pension taxes, _________ already overworked surgeries are making fewer appointments for patients.
A.to mean B.meant C.meaning D.having meant
2、For the Chinese dream ______ at an earlier date, we must accelerate the pace of reform and opening up.
A.being realized
B.to realize
C.realizing
D.to be realized
3、— Mr. Anderson is popular with his students, for he is kind, strict and knowledgeable.
—No wonder he has such a good_________.
A. reputation B. tradition
C. preference D. presentation
4、Readers are required to _________ the rules of the library and mind their manners.
A. observe B. confirm
C. review D. appreciate
5、Sherry has taught me that no matter how bad things seem they can ______ in the end.
A. work out B. make out
C. set out D. pick out
6、—It isn’t very nice if someone is yelling in public.
—________. It’s annoying.
A. Sorry, I’m not with you B. I couldn’t agree more
C. I’m afraid not D. I have no idea
7、 Good news never goes beyond the gate, ______ bad news spreads far and wide.
A. when B. as C. while D. before
8、The judge said that the fine would ________ a warning to other drivers.
A.look into B.serve as C.watch over D.set up
9、We are so tired. ______ we could take the day off tomorrow!
A. Only if
B. What if
C. If only
D. If so
10、How long do you suppose it is ______ he arrived there?
A.when B.before
C.after D.since
11、— What should I do first?
— The instructions that you should mix flour with water carefully first.
A.go B.tell C.write D.say
12、In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance ________ in comparison with light, it won't be blocked by trees when travelling.
A. while B. because
C. when D. though
13、The shop owner will get all these goods ordered ___________ to the customers today.
A.to deliver
B.delivering
C.deliver
D.delivered
14、Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.
A. conventional B. analytical
C. controversial D. confidential
15、—Didn’t you go fishing with your friends last Sunday?
—No. I ______ to the nursing home as usual.
A. went B. go C. have gone D. had gone
16、— Can I pay a visit to you this Friday afternoon, manager?
— Sorry, I ________ some business partners from Huawei Company the whole afternoon.
A.have met
B.have been meeting
C.will be meeting
D.will have met
17、Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, ______ anyone can start now and make a new ending.
A. for B. and
C. but D. so
18、—I can’t think why he ______ so angry. I meant no offence.
—It’s typical of him to be sensitive.
A. should have been B. must have been
C. might have been D. can have been
19、________ the concert to raise money for hunger relief and to make the public aware of the problem, Geldof invited many famous musicians to take part in it.
A. Intended B. Intending C. Having intended D. To intend
20、People who value their privacy are concerned about _________Google might do with the information it is gathering.
A.that
B.what
C.why
D.how
21、 When we’ve got children, it’s typical of us to give careful thought to how much TV the children are watching and that they’re exposed to. Are we being overprotective about the effect reality TV is having on our child? The answer is “No”. Or rather, there’s increasing evidence that these programmes can have a profound influence on young people.
A recent research indicates that some reality TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoons are for kids — perhaps even worse. The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality — but that’s not necessarily what our children believe. A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of ten girls aged between 11 and 17 who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life. In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated view of what’s really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes women have spent decades trying to remove.
Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens. Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rare in these programmes. There’s a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, which gives young viewers the message that being a woman is all about style and appearance, not what you do or stand for.
Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV as “the contemporary negative reaction against feminism”. Imran Siddiquee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned that these programmes show the worst stereotypes of womanhood and “normalize” them in what appear to be everyday settings. “ They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,” he says.
Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls themselves value reality TV. Some say it encourages them to think about situations different from their own. They also point out that some shows feature women running their own successful businesses. “It’s important to acknowledge that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so they’re not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesn’t change because of them.”
We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy. Whether reality TV is changing our children’s views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, it’s vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideas.
【1】This passage is most probably intended for .
A.Teenage girls.
B.Parents.
C.Media workers.
D.General public.
【2】What is the problem with a reality TV show?
A.It is too true to life for audience to believe in.
B.Actors and directors lack a sense of innovation.
C.Its contents and views are rather artificial.
D.It has caused controversies among teenagers.
【3】According to the Imran Siddquee, what should reality TV shows present?
A.Genuine accounts of females and their work.
B.Ways to gain more popularity among peers.
C.Distinction between true life and TV dramas.
D.Tips on how to become stylish young girls.
【4】What does the text mainly focus on?
A.Situations where teenagers are attracted to certain TV programmes.
B.Reality TV shows’ impact on young girls and parent’s guidance.
C.The way to help children to have the habit of critical thinking.
D.The stereotypes of women on TV and audience’s reaction.
22、 It’s easy to assume that a vacation to Bali will cost a small fortune. There are plenty of accommodations, food and local transportation, and even the spas offer massages and treatments at value prices. However, you can easily spend a week or two in Bali for under $2,000, without having to sleep on the beach. Here are a few things to consider when planning Bali on a budget.
What is the best time to visit Bali on a budget?
If you’re on a budget, consider visiting Bali during the lower, wetter season, which runs from October through March. The crowds will be fewer, and both hotel rates and flights from abroad are often cheaper, except during the holiday period between mid-December and early January, when crowds swell. The only trade-off for the lower prices is the wet season. This time of year isn’t always ideal for sunbathing, and serious rainfall can make outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting and visiting waterfalls and rice terraces, less than appealing. That said, even during rainy season, it doesn’t usually rain all day long. Expect bursts of sunshine between the storms.
What is the cheapest way to get around Bali?
The absolute cheapest way to get around Bali is by local bus, but it can take a long time. There are also tourist buses, including hop-on, hop-off options, that travel between different hubs across the island. Bali is well-served by taxis, both of the car and motorbike variety, and the prices tend to be affordable by international standards. Most drivers will offer you a fixed rate for full-day hires or to get from point A to point B, rather than using a meter.
Remember to bargain; doing so is particularly easy when a driver is on his own rather than at a taxi stand.
How much does food cost in Bali?
If you’re into fine dining, you can end up spending a large chunk of your budget on food. Eating at the average restaurant geared towards tourists is the best way to have a meal in Bali on a budget. A good meal should cost you around 100,000 rupiah (around $7), but if you’re willing to subsist mostly off of local specialties such as nasi goreng (fried rice) and eat at local restaurants, you can expect to pay around 30,000 rupiah ($2) to get fed. Best of all, most hotels and guesthouses in Bali come with free breakfast, and many offer heavier options of noodles and meat that may keep you full until lunch.
【1】Which of the following situation can be best described by the underlined word trade-off in paragraph 2?
A.Jack got a reward after he returned the lost bag to its owner.
B.Lily spent much money buying some handicrafts at the local fair.
C.Wendy cancelled her trip in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
D.Sam was scolded by his parents for what he did in school last night.
【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.It’s better for outdoor enthusiasts to visit Bali during the off season.
B.Passengers had better fix the price with drivers before the taxi pulls out from the station.
C.If on a tight budget, one is advised to visit Bali at the end of December every year.
D.It’s relatively economical to eat merely at average restaurants tailored to visitors.
【3】In which column of a magazine can you most probably find this passage?
A.City and Transport.
B.Travel and Recreation.
C.Nature and Environment.
D.Food and Health.
23、 Wang Tao, a Chinese fashion designer, released her fall-winter 2019 collection in New York on February 9, the tenth time her brand, Taoray Wang, has been featured at the New York Fashion Week.
Sitting on the front row of the show were U. S. President Donald Trump's younger daughter Tiffany Trump with her mother Marla Maples, as well as former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Tiffany Trump, a fan of Taoray Wang, wore a white double-breasted coat by Wang to her father's inauguration(就职典礼)ceremony in January 2017.
Wang's latest collection, Eternity, is partly inspired by Tiffany Trump. In this collection, Wang combines the unconventional beauty of the 1970s, represented by famous American model Lauren Hutton and the female look favored by people such as Tiffany Trump.
The two women are from two different age groups with two different styles but both are confident and brave, said Wang while attending her show in Manhattan. "Beauty is not about time or age. It's all about attitude."
Along with China's growing economic strength, Chinese fashion has gradually gained worldwide attention, said Wang, adding that only when more and more foreigners wear clothes designed by Chinese people, will it mean a real rise of Chinese fashion on the global stage.
Wang has a diverse background. With a degree in history from East China Normal University in Shanghai, Wang got a second degree in fashion from Japan's top fashion institute Tokyo Mode Gakuen, where she received five international awards in design. She was selected by Junko Koshino—a well-known Japanese designer, to head the studio as the chief men's designer.
To realize her global career ambitions, Wang then left Japan to go to the UK where she worked as a leading designer. In 2002 she returned to China and led the repositioning of broadcast: bo, making it one of the top 10 Chinese women's labels. Wang is currently a board member of the Shanghai Ribo Fashion Group.
【1】Why are Tiffany Trump and Lauren Hutton mentioned in the passage?
A.They share the same hobby.
B.They are famous American models.
C.They are both confident and brave.
D.They have given Wang's inspiration for her latest collection.
【2】Which of the following is true about Wang Tao?
A.The fall-winter 2019 collection was her first international award in design.
B.She majored in design while studying in East China Normal University.
C.It was the tenth time that her brand, Taoray Wang had appeared at the New York Fashion Week.
D.She once left Japan for the UK to make her fortune.
【3】We can conclude from the passage that .
A.both Taoray Wang and bo are popular fashion brands
B.Wang Tao is the most famous fashion designer in China
C.Tiffany Trump and her mother Marla Maples are fans of Wang Tao
D.more and more foreigners are wearing clothes designed by Chinese people
【4】Which is the best title of the text?
A.China's fashion industry
B.The New York Fashion Week
C.Taoray Wang—a famous fashion brand
D.Wang Tao—a famous Chinese fashion designer
24、Think of the empty cities in zombie(僵尸)movies. The streets, the shops and the schools still there just like they would be on a normal day, except there are no people to be seen. It is the emptiness that scares you.
Now a real-life "ghost city" is being built in the US. But fortunately, it has nothing to do with zombies - it is going to be a place to test the technology of the future
Called CITE - the Center for Innovation(创新), Testing and Evaluation(测评) - the city is the idea of technology company Pegasus Global Holdings. Covering an area of 15 square miles (39 square kilometers), it is the size of a small US city and sits in the middle of the New Mexico desert.
But why do we need an empty city that nobody will call home?
The reason is that we can't afford to test the latest technologies in the cities that we live in - they might not be ready and could cause problems and danger in our everyday lives.
"It will be a true laboratory without the problems and safety issues that come with people living there. Here you can break things and run into things, and get used to how they work, before taking them out into the market, Pegasus managing director Robert Brumley told technology magazine Wired.
In fact, without worrying about hurting people, anybody with a new idea can ask to test it in this city. Just think about the possibilities- driverless cars can move freely on the streets, homes with robots can be designed and energy sources like nuclear power can also be put to the test.
As good as the idea may seem, however, there are still doubts about CITE. "One of the most difficult things to do when developing these new technologies is to have them safely move around people, who can suddenly jump out in front of something," Reese Jones, a founder of Singularity University, US, told Fortune magazine.
Jones is worried that, even if a technology works perfectly well in CITE, introducing it to a real city will still be a whole different story because there will be people living in the city.
But no matter what, perhaps we should wait until CITE is finished in 2018. Maybe it will turn out to work just fine.
【1】The empty city is being built_____.
A. so people can experience the technology of the future
B. to try driverless cars and robots in
C. to test new technology in
D. as a place full of the latest technology
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE about CITE?
A. It is located beside the New Mexico desert.
B. It was started by Singularity University.
C. Things in the city can easily be broken down and built again.
D. Anyone can ask to try out their new designs there.
【3】According to Jones,_______.
A. CITE offers great possibilities for future technology
B. new technologies will work perfectly well with the help of CITE
C. settings in CITE should be real in order to create the best results
D. testing results in CITE may not prove to work in a real city
【4】What is the main purpose of this article?
A. To explain why CITE could be very helpful.
B. To show that CITE has a bright future.
C. To explain CITE and problems it may have.
D. To offer a good solution that will help to develop future technologies.
25、 Nineteen-year-old Alexis Easter works at a fast food chain in Mechanicsville. The Virginia Burger King employee is going popular for her ________. She was photographed accompanying an elderly ________ to his car. The man, known to Easter as Mr. John, is a regular at the restaurant.
“When he is done, I see him out to the car because he has a ________ back. When we get to his car, we talk and I ________ he's safe,” the employee told WTVR.
Easter's simple ________ caught the attention of a passer-by, who ________ a photo of the young woman and her customer, which she ________ on social media. “We all should learn from the cashier at the Mechanicsville Burger King, who makes this world a little ________ ,” Elizabeth Chandler wrote on Facebook. Chandler said she was so ________ by what Easter was doing for the man. “Seeing her ________ this gentleman was so heart-warming. It's so ________ to see people going out of their way for others and expecting ________ in return. Since posting this I learned that Easter is ________ 19 and does this on a regular basis for any customer in need,” Chandler told Yahoo.
Easter always tries to do what she can to ________ the best service for customers. “________ go out of your way to aid others,” she told WTVR.
Chandler, who also frequently ________ this Burger King, said Easter isn't the only employee who goes above and ________ their job range. “That's the ________ of that Burger King. Another employee named Monica hands out plaques (纪念匾) to those ________ hard times, including my grandmother when she was receiving ________ for cancer,” she told WTVR.
A.opinion
B.kindness
C.honesty
D.arrangement
A.boss
B.patient
C.waiter
D.customer
A.strong
B.terrible
C.strange
D.broad
A.pray
B.expect
C.ensure
D.insist
A.act
B.word
C.task
D.choice
A.took
B.copied
C.picked
D.printed
A.sold
B.exchanged
C.shared
D.found
A.wider
B.brighter
C.cleaner
D.simpler
A.shocked
B.puzzled
C.confused
D.impressed
A.greet
B.protect
C.help
D.save
A.usual
B.natural
C.common
D.rare
A.everything
B.anything
C.nothing
D.something
A.exactly
B.only
C.then
D.already
A.perform
B.provide
C.buy
D.plan
A.Never
B.Always
C.Often
D.Almost
A.visited
B.advertised
C.reported
D.supported
A.beyond
B.over
C.below
D.inside
A.rule
B.duty
C.order
D.culture
A.turning over
B.looking for
C.relying on
D.going through
A.service
B.concern
C.treatment
D.appointment
26、阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Yollie was slender as a tulip, pretty, and one of the smartest girls at Saint Theresa's. She was an honor student, and a winner in the school's monthly spelling bees. She lived with her mother, Mrs. Moreno.
Recently one thing bothered Yollie a lot. She needed a new dress for the twelfth-grade fall dance. But her mother couldn't afford one. "We don't have the money," said her mother, genuinely sad. The best Mrs. Moreno could do was buy Yollie a pair of black shoes with velvet bows and dyed color to her white summer dress black.
"We can dye your dress so it will look brand-new," her mother said brightly, shaking the bottle of dye as she ran hot water into a plastic container. She poured in the black liquid and stirred it. Then, slowly and carefully, she lowered the dress. Yollie couldn't stand to watch. She doubted whether it would work. But to her surprise, the dress came out shiny black. Mrs. Moreno beamed at her and said, "See, what did I tell you?" Yollie hugged her mother in relief. At least she had a new dress for the ball which was important to girls at her age.
Yollie bathed, dressed, and did her makeup carefully until her mother yelled, "All right already?"
Yollie bounced out of Mrs. Moreno's car in front of the school and ran into her best friend, Janice. They didn't say it, but each thought the other was the most beautiful and charming girl at the dance; the boys would fall over themselves asking them to dance. Everyone danced, sipped punch, and stood in knots of threes and fours, talking. The evening was warm but thick with clouds. Gusts of wind picked up the paper lanterns hanging in the trees and swung them, blurring the night with reds and yellows. The lanterns made the evening seem romantic, like a scene from a movie.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
As the boys and girls circled under the lanterns, rain began falling, lightly at first, then poured.
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Paragraph 2:
Yollie hurried from the restroom, heading home directly.
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