1、We should take the problem ________.
A.seriously B.impatiently C.immediately D.completely
2、My parents always _______ great importance to my getting a good education.
A. have B. attach
C. accept D. pay
3、—Would you like to go shopping with me this afternoon?
—_________I would rather watch a basketball game with John.
A．I couldn't agree more.
B．Sounds great!
C．It isn't my cup of tea.
D．Really cool!
4、The teacher _____ I like best often encourages me ______ my dream.
A.who; fight for B.that; to fight for
C.which; to fight for D.which; fight for
5、Could you _______ this 20-dollar bill so I can make a phone call?
A.divide B.tear C.break D.cut
6、As parents, we must ask________: Are we listening? Are we patient enough?
A．us
B．ourselves
C．me
D．myself
7、Mr Simmons always tries to make me keep in mind that how much easier my life ________ if I were better organized.
A. will be B. would have been
C. would be D. will have been
8、Yesterday I went to see him, _________ that he had gone abroad two days before.
A. only to learn B. to learn only
C. only learned D. only learning
9、The computer system crashed and I lost of work.
A.three hour’s worth B.three hours’ worth
C.three hours’ worthy D.three hour’s worthy
10、—Is the girl in red your friend?
—________. She is learning Chinese now.
A．Yes, it is
B．Yes, he is
C．Yes, she is
D．Yes, she does
11、Mary donated half of her money to charity，and spent _______ half on her education.
A. another B. other
C. any other D. the other
12、Have you known Dr. Jackson for a long time?
—Yes, since she________ the Chinese Society.
A．has joined
B．joins
C．had joined
D．joined
13、﹣I am going to have a job interview tomorrow morning.
﹣Well, ________
A．have a good time!
B．I'm happy to hear that.
C．good luck!
D．congratulations!
14、Meat _______ out in this shop. We can _________ now.
A.have been sold, get nothing B.has been sold, get nothing
C.has been sold, get some D.have been sold, get some
15、People tend to love agricultural products ________ without the use of fertilizers, pesticides or chemical additives.
A. growing B. grown
C. being grown D. having been grown
16、In 1963 the UN set up the World Food Program, one of ________ purposes is to relieve worldwide starvation.
A．which
B．it’s
C．whose
D．whom
17、--- The music is too loud. Could you please turn down the radio a bit?
--- ______
A. Sorry, I didn’t know you were reading.
B. Don’t trouble. I like music.
C. Don’t you think the music is beautiful?
D. Oh, it’s an honor for me to do so.
18、 From his expression, I don’t think he could have finished his homework last night, _______?
A. couldn’t he B. do I
C. did he D. hasn’t he
19、________ the lack of scientific evidence for link between color and suit physics, lots of research showed that color could affect performance from a purely psychological standpoint.
A．As a consequence of
B．Because of
C．In addition to
D．In spite of
20、Not every member ______ the decision to give up the plan.
A. shoulders B. hands C. heads D. backs
21、Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two - week supply of water and food.
Potatoes
Shelf life ： 2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark place
Yukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.
Tea
※Shelf life： 6 to 12 months past "sell - by" date
Dried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.
Peanuts
● Shelf life ： 1 to 2 months
Peanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.
Canned fruits and vegetables
● Shelf life ： 1 to 2 years past "sell - by” date
Canning is an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.
【1】Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?
A．Potatoes.
B．Tea.
C．Peanuts.
D．Canned fruits and vegetables.
【2】What is special about tea?
A．The flavor of tea can always remain the same.
B．Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.
C．Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.
D．The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.
【3】What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?
A．Shapes of cans.
B．Categories of foods.
C．Decline of the temperature.
D．Exposure to high temperature.
22、 Sara Hinesley, who is 10, doesn't understand why it is so remarkable that she won a national handwriting competition.
Sara, a third-grade student at St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick, Maryland, won the 2019 Nicholas Maxim award for her cursive (草书的)handwriting.
She paints and draws, and sculpts clay. She can write in English and some Chinese. When she learned to write in cursive this year, Sara said, she thought it was "kind of easy" This is all despite the fact that Sara was born without hands.
To write, Sara holds her pencil between her arms and then focuses on the shapes of letters, each point and curve. "Writing in cursive feels like creating artwork, Sara said. “I like the way the letters are formed. It's kind of art."
Sara has never worn a prosthesis (artificial arms), and when she is offered help or a tool that might ease some tasks—such as cutting paper with scissors-she rejects it, said her mother, Cathryn Hinesley. "She has this independent trend where she just knows that she can do it and she'll figure out her own way. She is beautiful and strong and mighty just the way she is, and she just lives that way. She really does. She moves through life in this way that you never really see her as having a disability because she has "I — can — do, I — can — solve — anything attitude".
"Sara is an evidence to strong will and the human spirit," Cathryn said. “Every day I am amazed at things she is capable to do and that she chooses to do. She doesn't attempt to find her way to avoid a difficulty. She finds a way to finish the task."
Sara will receive her national award-a medal-at an award ceremony on June 13, where she will also be given a $ 500 prize. She is the first student from St. John's to ever receive the Nicholas Maxim award.
【1】We can infer from the first sentence that_______
A.Sara makes every effort to win the award . B.Sara considers it easy to win the award.
C.Sara doesn't take the award seriously. D.Sara is excited at winning the award.
【2】Which word can be used to describe Sara?
A.Brave. B.Intelligent.
C.Generous. D.Strong-minded.
【3】What is implied in Cathryn's words?
A.She expects Sara to be independent. B.She is greatly proud of Sara Hinesley.
C.She doesn't think Sara with disability. D.She is concerned about Sara's future.
【4】In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?
A.Health. B.Education.
C.Science. D.Entertainment.
23、School life can be hard for any child, but if you add severe learning difficulties into the mix, it can be unbearable. This was the case for William Carter, who really struggled throughout his primary education. To make things worse, he was laughed at by classmates for his learning difficulties.
At 13, he was still unable to read. However, when he was properly diagnosed with severe dyslexia and dyspraxia (诵读困难), his education turned around.
Carter managed to eventually gain a first-class degree in politics and international relations at Bristol University in England. After receiving a scholarship, he is now studying for a PhD in political geography at the University of California, Berkeley.
Carter spent so long without being properly diagnosed, which makes it even more difficult for him to study.
Yet as soon as the diagnosis is made, life becomes more bearable for the child, with lessons and materials adapted to give the kids like him a chance to grasp what they are trying to learn. The fact that Carter's achievements are so impressive demonstrates how capable kids with special needs truly are.
Carter seems almost grateful for his learning disabilities. He believes “fundamentally, dyslexia made me who I am today.” The Londoner's goal is to become a professor of political theory and Black geographies and then follow a career in politics. He aims to correct a system that he feels is lacking: "The fact that I, through luck and the support of others, ‘made it’ in spite of social-economic barriers, shouldn't justify our system and society.”
In appreciating the opportunities he was given, Carter will no doubt be a brilliant advocate for other children facing inequality at school and an inspiration for other youngsters and their parents.
【1】What is the author's attitude toward Carter?
A．Sympathetic.
B．Admiring.
C．Indifferent.
D．Skeptical.
【2】What brought about change in Carter's study?
A．The routine he sticks to.
B．The treatment of his disease.
C．Special help from the university.
D．Adaptation of learning materials.
【3】What might Carter be in the future?
A．A speaker.
B．A designer.
C．A politician.
D．An engineer.
【4】Which part of the website does this text probably come from?
A．Inspiring story.
B．Medical knowledge.
C．Political news.
D．Campus life.
24、Next to the benefits of playing and swimming all day long, reading is probably the most important thing kids can do in summer. Here are some great summer reading programs for kids.
Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program
Sync has a summer reading program just for teens that will give them two free audiobooks each week this summer. Perfect for both on-the-go and on the couch reading. Each week they offer a current young adult book as well as a classic title that teens will be able to download for free through the SORA/ OverDrive app.
Scholastic Read-a-Palooza
Scholastic has a summer reading challenge in which kids go online to record the minutes they've read during the summer. This year, kids can make new friends, earn virtual rewards and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books. All you need to do is sign up and keep a “reading streak” in Scholastic Home Base over the summer.
Half Price Books
The Half Price Books hosts gift card giveaways on social media for kids who read for at least 300 minutes during the months of June and July. The program website also features printable coloring sheets, online storytimes and mystery book recommendations for ages ranging from preschool to teens.
Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental is the nation's largest children's literacy non-profit. It lists a collection of free ebooks and interactive materials on literacy. Reading Is Fundamental has tools for every level to raise reading to new heights this summer and beyond.
【1】What can teens do through Sync?
A．Choose their favorite books freely.
B．Get some free audiobooks this summer.
C．Download their favorite classics for free.
D．Surf in the sea of books anywhere and anytime.
【2】Which program will donate books to kids?
A．Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program.
B．Scholastic Read-a-Palooza.
C．Reading Is Fundamental.
D．Half Price Books.
【3】What is the feature of Reading Is Fundamental?
A．It is free of charge to get books on literacy.
B．It offers gift card giveaways on social media.
C．It is suitable for kids of different reading levels.
D．It aims at establishing a base of children's literacy.
25、阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I used to abandon myself to despair. Last year my mother _______ from stroke(中风) and had an operation on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no _______ what I could do to help her to relieve her _______. Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone.
Last month I _______ a precious watch, which was an 18-year-old birthday gift from my father. I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt _______ about the loss.
There have been many _______ like these in my life. I could never figure out how to deal with such tough things _______ I read “If You Have a Lemon, Make a Lemonade” by American writer Dale Carnegie.
“When the wise man is handed a lemon,” he says, ‘What _______ can I get from this? How can I _______ my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade?’”he wrote.
I suddenly ________ that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay ________all the time.
Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have handled things ________. When my mother was fighting for ________, I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better instead of ________ and crying.
Several weeks ago, I took part in a campus singing competition. I didn’t ________ a prize. If I had not ________ this article, I would definitely have felt ________ again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that at least I had got some stage ________.
Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns(刺) as well, but these thorns help us become________ and strong. When life ________ us a lemon, let’s try to make a lemonade.
【1】A.resulted B.suffered C.survived D.escaped
【2】A.hope B.wonder C.idea D.doubt
【3】A.pain B.anxiety C.fear D.pressure
【4】A.received B.sold C.fixed D.lost
【5】A.unbelievable B.shameful C.angry D.terrible
【6】A.diseases B.memories C.incidents D.difficulties
【7】A.when B.until C.though D.since
【8】A.lesson B.lemonade C.decision D.challenge
【9】A.control B.accept C.improve D.avoid
【10】A.realized B.thought C.discovered D.predicted
【11】A.healthy B.independent C.serious D.positive
【12】A.exactly B.differently C.easily D.practically
【13】A.recovery B.life C.freedom D.happiness
【14】A.shouting B.hiding C.quarreling D.regretting
【15】A.expect B.miss C.win D.refuse
【16】A.figured out B.written down C.found out D.come across
【17】A.embarrassed B.discouraged C.excited D.concerned
【18】A.performance B.experience C.progress D.effect
【19】A.brave B.calm C.great D.clever
【20】A.shows B.makes C.gives D.sends
26、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.
What comes first: the optimism or the good health?
Optimism, defined as the general expectation that the future will be favorable, could provide ways to improve health, some researchers believe. But scientists remain unsure if optimism goes ahead of health improvements, or vice versa.
A recent study suggests that most people can’t help but to think optimistically. This study was conducted by Ed O’Brien, a social psychologist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The findings suggest that people have a natural tendency to think positively about their future.
Participants were asked to create a list of imaginary personal experiences that would make them happy or unhappy over the course of the next year. They then ranked how difficult it was to plan that list and how happy they believed they would be in the future overall. The easier it was for people to think of positive future experiences, the happier they imagined they would be. However, there was no relationship between easily developing negative future experiences and expecting to be unhappy as a result.
O’Brien concluded that people seem to discount the possibility that future negative events will make them happy overall, suggesting that optimism might come more naturally. “We’re not as used to thinking about the future in terms of things that are going to go wrong.” O’Brien’s study is one of many to find that people are consistently optimistic about their future, predicting pleasant experiences and discounting unpleasant ones. If optimism may lead to better health and people generally tend to think optimistically, what does this mean for the connection between mental and physical health? “If we can make sure that optimism comes before healthy states, we might be able to involve and improve people’s optimism,” Boehm explained. However, it’s difficult to determine what comes first: the optimism or the good health.
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