1、We shouldn’t spend our money testing so many people, most of ________ are healthy.
A.that B.which
C.what D.whom
2、— I ________ for you right here this time tomorrow.
— All right. See you tomorrow.
A.was waiting
B.will be waiting
C.will have waited
D.am waiting
3、After the show, everyone stood up and began to ________ loudly for their wonderful performance.
A.escape
B.establish
C.contribute
D.clap
4、The bike-sharing model has not only made life more convenient for people but also eased the pressure ________ public transport including buses and subways.
A.in
B.of
C.about
D.on
5、I think a cold drink can_______you after the long journey in such hot weather.
A.recover B.reward C.relieve D.refresh
6、There is a good social life in the village, and I wish I _______ a second chance to become more involved.
A.had B.will have
C.would have D.have had
7、Boys, please don’t talk about such things _______ you don’t understand at all.
A.that B.as
C.which D.what
8、It was only when Tom ate Zongzi for a second time to appreciate its deliciousness.
A.did he begin B.that he began C.then he began D.had he begun
9、He has a very tolerant________ towards other cultures.
A.attitude
B.award
C.behavior
D.extinction
10、Doctor Wang ________ at seven o’clock for the conference, but she didn’t turn up.
A.should have arrived B.should arrive
C.should be arrived D.should be arriving
11、I still remember the house _____my mother and I used to stay in that evening.
A.where B.which C.in that D.the one
12、To understand the nature of this challenge, we must first come to terms________ a physical field.
A.with the concept of B.without regard of
C.independence of D.out of the question of
13、I can never understand the reason _______ he explained to me.
A.why B.that C.when D.where
14、To spend the summer vacation, we may go to the mountains, or ____go to the seaside.
A. alternatively B. differently C. relatively D. oppositely
15、Playing tricks ________ others is something we should never do.
A.with
B.on
C.to
D.at
16、---Mum, have you seen my U-Disk?
---____________ you bought last Sunday? I'm afraid I haven't seen ________.
A. The one; one B. That; one C. One; it D. The one; it
17、— The trip to Yangzhou is impressive thanks to free access to tourist attractions, isn’t it?
— Well, free access is just an added _____ and the real attraction lies in its local-flavor food.
A.bonus B.charge C.reward D.prize
18、—Can you tell us your ________ for happiness and a long life?
—Living every day to the full, definitely.
A.recipe B.record C.range D.reflection
19、—Did you have a good night’s sleep,sir?
—Oh,exactly.It was such a comfortable bed.I could never have________sleep.
A.a good B.the best
C.a better D.a best
20、My advice is that you should think about ________ you know anyone who fits your target audience.
A.which B.what C.that D.whether
21、I was still sleeping when the fire _____, and then it spread quickly.
A. broke out B. put out
C. came out D. got out
22、The box ______ a lot of coins, ______ an old Chinese one.
A.is containing; including B.contains; includes
C.is containing; included D.contains; including
23、California has introduced tough new standards for harmful _________from vehicles.
A.emissions B.permission C.transmission D.admissions
24、—Oh dear! How can you________such important information?
—Forgive me.
A.leave out B.carry out
C.give out D.hold out
25、It matters little ______ a man dies, but _____ matters much is ______ he lives.
A.how; what; how B.how; it; how C.why; it; why D.that; what; that
26、 On Aug 12, as white nationalists clashed with anti-racists over whether a statue of a leader in the American Civil war should be removed from a park in Charlottesville, a speeding car drove into the crowd, killing one and injuring dozens of others, reported The Washington Post.
The car driver was a 20-year-old white nationalist. Actually many of the white nationalists were young men. Some may wonder how the younger generation could have become caught up in racism, yet it’s believed that racist groups are using modern techniques to appeal to them. “Younger people have access to many more forms of information than ever before inhuman history—socialmedia.” Oren Segal, director of the anti-defamation(诽谤) league’s Center on Extremism in the US, told Newsweek.
According to Segal, racist groups introduce people to “hate” by finding ways to communicate with them online. And Paul Becker, a sociology professor at the University of Dayton, US, believes that some young people may even be using this to fill a “void(空虚感)” in their life. “These groups provide a place to belong, and give their lives a goal or purpose,”he told The Atlanta.Journal-Constitution.
Meanwhile, the changing of the US population structure is causing concern for some people after experts predicted that minority groups in the US could become the majority by 2050, leading to dissatisfaction and anger, according to Newsweek.
The problem of racism has been on the rise in the US for some time. According to a Gallup poll in March, 42 percent of Americans worry a great deal about race relations, while the figure was only 13 percent in 2010.
But like most problems, it’s unlikely to be solved overnight. “Even the best policy won’t stop every attack. But they could, at the very least, help make events like Charlottesville less likely,” wrote Vox.
【1】Which statement is NOT why racism in the US is going from bad to worse?
A.The statue of a leader in the American Civil war is to be removed from a park.
B.Participation of racism may give the racists a purpose and a sense of belonging.
C.Minority groups may compose a larger partof the population in less than 40 years.
D.The advance of technology is making it easier for more people to get involved in racism.
【2】What might Paul Becker agree with?
A.Certain social media should be cut off from young people.
B.It’s common for the young in the US to feel empty and aimless.
C.Involvement in racism gives some young people a purpose.
D.The Internet plays a positive role in keeping the young free from racism.
【3】What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.It’s impossible to stop racism.
B.Efforts should be made to solve racism in a short time.
C.Policies can contribute to the decrease of racial problems.
D.Events like Charlottesville are caused by drawbacks of policies.
27、 It’s a land where winter darkness is long, and summers bring continuous sunlight.
However, people are very happy in Finland, despite the country’s natural challenges. Last month, the nation was named the happiest on Earth, according to the 2018 World Happiness Report released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
The Finns certainly have a high range of happiness, Eric Weiner wrote in his 2008 book The Geography of Bliss.
There’s a stereotype (刻板印象) that Finns are introverted (内向的) and shy, because they often stay silent. But in fact, “for Finns, it is extremely rude to interrupt someone. This leads to us making pauses or taking our time to talk”, Krista Huhtala-jenks, a senior officer at Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications, explained to CNN.
Perhaps Finland’s love for heavy metal music and tango reveals the country’s true personality, however. Indeed, young Finns love heavy metal, while tango remains a huge part of Finnish culture for the older generation. The passionate dance started in Argentina, but it’s Finland that became the tango capital of the world. Every July, the Finnish town of Seinajoki draws thousands of people from all over the world to a four-day tango festival. During the festival, a tango king and queen are chosen.
Another trademark (特征) of Finnish culture is the sauna (桑拿). According to CNN, the nation has about 3.5 million saunas – roughly one for every 1.6 people. And 99 percent of Finns take at least one sauna a week, BBC News reported.
In Finns’ eyes, saunas are closely related to well-being. For example, if a person gets sick, he or she will take a sauna. Many women also prefer to give birth in a sauna, because “the walls of traditional smoke saunas were lined with naturally bacteria-resistant soot (抑菌的煤烟灰), making them the cleanest room in the house”, BBC News noted.
Medical benefits aside, the sauna is also seen as a place to collect your thoughts. “Sauna is for your mind. It really helps you to calm down in a modern society where it is never quiet,” Jarmo Lehtola from the Finnish Sauna Society, told BBC News. “If somebody wants to understand what it is to be a Finn, they have to understand what a sauna is. If you do not experience sauna, you do not experience Finland.”
【1】According to Huhtala-jenks, why do Finns often remain silent?
A.They are too introverted to talk.
B.They prefer to take time to think.
C.They have plenty of time for conversation.
D.They believe it’s impolite to interrupt others.
【2】How does the author show the sauna’s popularity in Finland?
A.By giving examples. B.By raising questions.
C.By presenting data. D.By making a comparison.
【3】How do Finns believe saunas benefit people?
A.They help people to recover from cancer.
B.They can reduce the pain of giving birth.
C.They help people keep a peaceful mind.
D.They’re a good place to look for inspiration.
【4】What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
A.To explore the interesting history of Finland.
B.To introduce some aspects of Finnish culture.
C.To study Finns’ true personality.
D.To show Finlands’s love for saunas.
28、Summer Vacation Fun 2020
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs’ is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road. Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
Call 01 353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Class—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th. August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm, performance 6:30 pm--8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult £ 10. Child £7. Family £20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is it for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above. Each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost £ 7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
【1】If you are interested in cooking, you can go to _________.
A.Peterborough Museum
B.Houghton Mill
C.Farmland Museum
D.Saxon Youth Club
【2】You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you ______.
A.£7
B.£17
C.£20
D.£27
【3】Which of the following activities needs parents’ company?
A.Watching a new play.
B.Playing farmland games.
C.Competing in sports activities.
D.Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.
29、 There are many fun, free activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is a bit of imagination and some time. And the best part is that these are the kind of fun, family memories a child will remember for a lifetime.
Family Game Night
Kids often get games for Christmas or birthdays, and would love to have a chance to play with their family. Or, make up some games of their own. Charades (字谜游戏) is a fun game that will challenge children to use their imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other has to act out.
Family Art Time
Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art. It doesn’t need to be just a drawing—take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape. Or let them use leaves, branches and whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.
Family Picnic
Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.
Family Field Trip
A family field trip doesn’t have to cost a cent. Ask a nearby farm if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some of the animals. Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family for a tour to see how things work—you might be surprised at the number of people who would be excited to share what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.
【1】When playing the game charades, kids are supposed to ________.
A.prepare some cakes for each other
B.be quick to follow others’ actions
C.sing a song for each other in turn
D.connect actions with certain words
【2】Which activities in the passage depend much on the kids’ imagination?
A.Family Picnic & Family Field Trip
B.Family Game Night & Family Picnic
C.Family Game Night & Family Art Time
D.Family Field Trip & Family Game Night
【3】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________.
A.it costs a lot to visit a park for a family
B.you may share your own experience with workers
C.you should ask for permission from the farm owner
D.all the people will be excited to share what they have with you
【4】The passage is mainly intended for ________.
A.teachers B.parents
C.tourists D.teenagers
30、 I'm not someone who likes to play games. But last April, I heard some of my classmates talking about the Rubik's Cube (魔方).
I saw a friend solve this puzzle very_______which really surprised me. Before I had even made my first _________ , he had aligned (对齐)all the colors. At the time, I thought my classmate must be using some _________technique.
At home I searched online for _________.I found out about an Australian teenager who can _________ the third order cube in 4. 73 seconds. I was shocked. Fascinated (着迷)by his _________, I began to study the Rubik's Cube myself.
Without a teacher to help me, it was a big challenge. The first thing I did was to _________the formulas (公式)for the cube. _________, that turned out to be an ineffective way of solving the problem.
I began to _________another approach to the cube, called "muscle memory". It depends on practicing a specific mechanical movement into memory through__________. As time went on, became more and more skillful. Meanwhile I found that it was a __________way to improve my logical skills and memory.
I’m so glad that I was__________ to the Rubik's Cube. All in all, to take on a new thing is always a good idea, a way into a new world.
【1】A.luckily B.quickly C.clearly D.normally
【2】A.move B.decision C.choice D.effort
【3】A.realistic B.traditional C.fantastic D.popular
【4】A.pictures B.words C.information D.advice
【5】A.stop B.destroy C.choose D.complete
【6】A.skill B.knowledge C.gift D.courage
【7】A.write B.check C.correct D.memorize
【8】A.Therefore B.Meanwhile C.However D.Besides
【9】A.take B.bring C.accept D.get
【10】A.preparation B.repetition C.question D.organization
【11】A.quick B.clever C.simple D.useful
【12】A.used B.introduced C.addicted D.recommended
31、阅读短文,根据首字母或中文提示在空白处填入1个适当单词的正确形式。
Last week, I attended a lecture on lost 【1】(文明). It was about Pompeii and Loulan, both of which were busy and w【2】about 2,000 years ago. F【3】in the 8th century, Pompeii was d【4】by a volcano, a natural 【5】(灾难) that buried the whole city alive.【6】(与……不同) Pompeii, Loulan disappeared mainly because of the damage humans did to the environment. Once a 【7】(商业的) city on the famous Silk Road between the East and the West, Loulan was covered with huge trees. But the trees were cut down and the city was 【8】 (逐渐地) covered over by sand. T【9】 we ought to a【10】great importance to environment protection.
32、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in NO MORE THAN 60 WORDS. Use your own words as far as possible.
It’s not piano lessons or dance classes. Nowadays, the biggest extra-curricular activity is going to a tutor. “I spend about 800 Canadian dollars a month on tutors. It’s costly,” says Pat, a mother in Canada. However, she adds, “After finding out half my daughter’s class had tutors, I felt like my child was going to fall behind because everyone else seemed to be ahead.”
Shelley, a mother of three, also has tutors constantly coming in and out of her home. “When I used to sit down with my children, it was hard to get them focused. I was always yelling. When I got a tutor once a week, they became focused for one entire hour and could get most of their homework done.”
Tutoring isn’t simply a private school phenomenon. Nor is it geared only toward lower-achieving students. In Canada alone, seven per cent of high school students reported using a tutor in 2010. That increased to 15 per cent last year.
Overall, parents hire tutors because they are worried schools are not meeting their expectations, but there is also a cultural shift. A special value is placed on education in Asia, where tutoring is viewed as an extension of the school day. As a large number of Asians emigrated to the West over the recent years, their attitudes towards education have had an impact.
Another reason for the growth in business is parental frustration and their packed schedules. “A lot of parents just don’t have time to help their children with homework,” says Julie Diamond, president of an American tutoring company. “Others couldn’t help their children after Grade 3.”
There has been a shift in the attitudes, too. “Children used to get bullied (欺侮) for having a tutor, ” Diamond says, “Now it’s becoming the norm to have one. ”
Children don’t seem to mind that they have a tutor. One parent feels surprised that so many of her child’s classmates have tutors. “For the amount we pay in tuition, they should have as much extra help as they need,” she says. Still, she’s now thinking of getting a tutor. Why Her daughter has actually asked for one?
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