1、Were you really great and powerful, you your promises.
A. will keep B. shall keep
C. must keep D. would keep
2、I went to see him, only ________him out.
A．to find
B．found
C．finding
D．founded
3、To find out more about our complete range of products, do not hesitate to sign up online and get our digital ________.
A．feature
B．reward
C．brochure
D．prize
4、Actually, his new novel ________ more ________ his own experience.
A．is based; on
B．was based; at
C．based; on
D．bases; at
5、--- Let me help you cross the street.
--- _______! I’m not that old.
A．Come on
B．No way
C．Take your time
D．Go ahead
6、The young man , ________stealing a bike, stood there, shaking all over.
A．accusing of
B．accused of
C．accusing with
D．accused with
7、—I’ve decided to take part in the competition, but I’m afraid I can’t win first prize.
— ________. You never know until you try.
A．Go for it!
B．Enjoy yourself!
C．Take your time!
D．That’s right!
8、A sudden stop can be a very frightening experience, ______ if you are travelling at high speed.
A．especially
B．strangely
C．gradually
D．eventually
9、—Why didn’t you attend the meeting yesterday?
—Well I ______ anything about that.
A.didn't tell B.haven't told C.hadn't been told D.haven't been told
10、As far as I am concerned, the view that Mary ________the other day is ________.
A．put out, worth discussing
B．had put forward , worth discussing
C．had put out, worthy to be discussed
D．put forward, worthy to be discussed
11、—Tom said just now that he would attend the meeting if________.
—________, he will not keep his promise.
A．invited; Believe it or not
B．being invited; Believe it or not
C．being invited; Believing it or not
D．invited; Believing it or not
12、We choose that hotel because the price for a night here is down to $15, half of _________ it used to charge.
A．that
B．which
C．what
D．how
13、His casual clothes were not ______ for such a formal occasion.
A. delicate B. flexible
C. appropriate D. especial
14、David said that it was because of his strong interest in literature ________he chose the course.
A．that B．what C．why D．how
15、Adding to their happiness, he says,______ some similarities between the two test papers.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
16、I'm very tired. Please give me a chair________.
A．to sit
B．for sit in
C．sitting
D．to sit on
17、Nearly three months had gone by _________ the seriously injured girl showed a slight sign of recovery.
A.until B.before
C.since D.after
18、From 1997, J.K. Rowling created the Harry Potter fantasy series, __________ she became internationally famous.
A．that
B．which
C．for which
D．to which
19、The new student was very slow to ________ the strict rules of the school.
A．adapt for
B．adapting for
C．adapt to
D．adapting to
20、As an actor he could _________ a whole range of emotions.
A.appear B.benefit C.communicate D.determine
21、In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that everyone is on the hunt for better ways to accomplish more with less online. Thanks to a select few remote collaboration apps, it’s now easier than ever to realize the goal regardless of where they are located on the globe.
G Suite
G Suite is a term used to describe Google’s collection of productivity apps. They include Google Does (similar to Microsoft Word), Google Sheets (similar to Microsoft Excel), and Google Hangouts, which is a web-based meeting platform.
Process Street
Using Process Street helps keep everyone responsible. Those who use Process Street like the way it securely keeps all members aware of exactly what they need to do and by when. Team members can track activity from the dashboard and get noted when tasks are done.
Loom
Loom is a web-based ad-hoc video platform that allows users to record their screens for quick replaying by others. This is great for how-to videos, webinars, and instructional guides. The best part about Loom is that it’s free to use.
Skype
Skype is the tried and trusted chatting/video conferencing platform that has stood the test of time over and over again. Skype, a Microsoft product, allows for fast communication with anyone else who has a login, and it even supports international calling with video. The only downside with Skype is that you need a Microsoft login in order to use it.
【1】Which app can keep a team well informed of assigned tasks?
A．G Suite.
B．Process Street.
C．Loom.
D．Skype.
【2】What should one do before using Skype?
A．Apply for a Microsoft login.
B．Specialize in Microsoft Office.
C．Update the Microsoft system.
D．Record the Microsoft screens.
【3】What do the four apps have in common?
A．They are free of charge.
B．They need to be replayed.
C．They are difficult to access.
D．They can improve efficiency.
22、 Scientists rely on journal papers to share their scientific results. 【1】
Once researchers are confident of their results, they write up a manuscript(手稿)and send it to a joumal. Editors forward the submitted manuscripts to at least two external referees who are expert in the topic. These reviewers can suggest the manuscript be rejected, published as is, or sent back to the scientists for more experiments. 【2】
Research published in peer-reviewed journals has undergone strict quality control by experts. Each year, about 2, 800 peer-reviewed journals publish roughly 1.8 million scientific papers. The body of scientific knowledge is constantly evolving and updating, but you can trust that the science these journals describe is sound. Retraction policies help correct the record if mistakes are discovered post-publication.
【3】To get the word out faster, scientists sometimes post research papers on what’s called a preprint server. These often have “RXiv”—pronounced “archive”—in their name:MedRXiv, BioRXiv and so on. These articles have not been peer-reviewed and so are not proven by other scientists. Preprints provide an opportunity for other scientists to evaluate and use the research as building blocks in their own work sooner.
How long has this work been on the preprint server? If it’s been months and it hasn’t yet been published in the peer-reviewed literature, be very skeptical. 【4】During the COVID-19 crisis, with researchers hurrying to understand a dangerous new virus and rushing to develop lifesaving treatments, preprint servers have been littered with immature and unproven science. Demanding research standards have been sacrificed for speed.
Be smartly aware of research published in what are called predatory (损人利己的) journals. 【5】Papers from any of the thousands of known predatory journals should be treated with strong skepticism.
A．That process is called “peer review”.
B．Peer review normally takes months.
C．Call to confirm that they are proven correct.
D．However, they can’t guarantee the papers are correct.
E．They let the world see what research has been done, and how.
F．They don’t peer-review manuscripts, and they charge authors a fee to publish.
G．The scientists submitting the preprint may not come from a reliable institution.
23、 If you are dreaming of visiting one of those picture-perfect European towns filled with old-world attractiveness and scenic beauty, here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.
Manarola
Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow-colored homes along the Mediterranean (地中海) coast. This attractive fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings. There are no cars here, no traffic lights, or traffic noise. You can drive to Manarola, but you will have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a fascinating mountain town, once two separate towns, one Roman and the other Teutonic. The 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to become one, though the two sides still have different characters. The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow streets lined with historic three or four-story buildings painted with religious scenes (宗教场景).
Marsaxlokk
The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this picture-like town is the main supplier (供应地) of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its attractiveness. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional fishing boats, it is a particularly charming (迷人的) place to visit.
Port Magee
In a country filled with beautiful towns, Port Magee, is a standout, sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland. This seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At The Bridge Bar, you will find live music many nights of the week along with nice food and a fine glass of beer.
【1】In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?
A.Manarola. B.Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C.Marsaxlokk. D.Port Magee.
【2】Marsaxlokk is attractive for______.
A.wine and paintings B.religious scenes
C.fishing boats and old buildings D.rich history and live music
【3】Manarola and Port Magee are perfect choices for tourists who ______.
A.prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town
B.want to stay on a Mediterranean island
C.have special interest in traditional fishing boats
D.need to be refreshed in a mountain town
【4】You may find this passage on a __________.
A.newspaper B.tourist guide
C.scientific magazine D.geography book
24、Across the gardens of Britain, in cities and suburbs, people are building sheds (工棚). “We have never seen such an increase in orders,” says Paul Deary of the Garden Shed Company, whose family has been in the business for 35 years. “People have gone shed crazy.” The Timber Trade Federation reports that in October, the last month for which statistics are available, imports of softwood were 34% higher than a year earlier. With stocks (存货) running low, what wood is available is quickly sold out.
A garden shed used to be mostly a place to store tools, or a place to discuss how to grow flowers, and enjoy tea and snacks while the rain falls outside, according to Michael Rand, an expert gardener. But the creative brainworker has long put it to more productive use. Roald Dahl and Dylan Thomas wrote in sheds. George Bernard Shaw had one in his Hertfordshire garden that faced the sun.
The structures now being built are also often intended for work, although they are grander than the ones those pioneer shed-writers used. Green Retreats, which mostly builds garden offices but also garden gyms and the like, says that overall sales grew by 113% between 2019 and 2020. Larger, prettier structures with things like white walls are especially popular.
This has an important effect on cities. Urban scholars like Richard Florida and Edward Glaeser are busy trying to work out whether the rise in home-working that has occurred during COVID-19 will continue when the virus ebbs. If it does, many service jobs in cities, from waiters to taxi drivers, will disappear. Public-transport systems will struggle. The value of city-centre property will drop.
The shed craze makes that outcome more likely. A white-collar worker who has tried to work from the kitchen table for the past nine months might be keen (渴望的) to return to the office. A worker who has a beautiful garden shed with Wi-Fi will be less so. Joel Bird, who builds personalized sheds, is certain that his customers foresee a long-term change in their working habits. “They don’t consider it to be temporary,” he says. “They’re spending too much money.”
【1】Why did Britain buy more softwood from other countries?
A．Demands for sheds were on the rise.
B．Softwood was cheaper this year.
C．Softwood suppliers were fewer than before.
D．Britons stocked up like crazy due to COVID-19.
【2】What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about?
A．Famous shed-writers.
B．Improvements on shed-building.
C．Various functions of sheds.
D．The development of shed-offices.
【3】What is the underlined word “ebbs” in paragraph 4 closest in meaning to?
A．Survives.
B．Declines.
C．Spreads.
D．Starts.
【4】What is Joel Bird’s attitude to the return of post-COVID office jobs?
A．Enthusiastic.
B．Uncaring.
C．Optimistic.
D．Pessimistic.
25、When my wife and I decided to open our bookstore in 2012, we were a little ____.
The challenges facing small bookstores were—and remain— ____. Aside from the obvious ____ in online selling, the increase in the popularity of e-books has had a（n）____ effect on independent providers.
The question is why a new, small-scale（小规模的）provider would ____ enter such a（n）____ market?
From a personal view, our reasoning was sound: we wanted to ____ our love of great books and reading for pleasure with as many ____ people as possible.
Having done our homework, one thing became ____. In order for us to succeed, we would have to offer something that none of our larger competitors already provided.
And so we ____ the Willoughby Book Club. We set up our website in the summer of 2012—and we haven’t looked back.
The idea of ____ is simple. We offer a range of book subscription gift packages, ____ in three-, six- and 12-month options. Our customers ____ a package, tell us a little about the person they’re buying it for, and we use this information to ____ the（接收者）a hand-picked, gift-wrapped（包装的）book once a month.
We also recently decided to ____ one new book to Book Aid International for every gift subscription sold. These books are sent out to sub-Saharan Africa, ____ the educational work there.
Within four months of starting out, we won the Young Bookseller of the Year award at the 2013 Bookseller awards.
Our brief ____ from new booksellers to award receivers has been challenging and ____. The biggest thing we’ve learned is that, despite the ____ facing independent providers, there is a ____ for then in the UK market. It’s just a question of finding it.
【1】A. proud B. curious C. worried D. shocked
【2】A. abrupt B. significant C. distant D. potential
【3】A. need B. faith C. change D. rise
【4】A. immediate B. magical C. harmful D. equal
【5】A. voluntarily B. gradually C. secretly D. finally
【6】A. active B. global C. promising D. challenging
【7】A. share B. seek C. enjoy D. value
【8】A. strong-minded B. like-minded C. open-minded D. simple-minded
【9】A. easy B. clear C. possible D. safe
【10】A. joined B. visited C. started D. left
【11】A. success B. service C. development D. activity
【12】A. affordable B. acceptable C. reliable D. available
【13】A. choose B. design C. provide D. prepare
【14】A. send B. read C. buy D. order
【15】A. pass B. lend C. give D. return
【16】A. guiding B. following C. continuing D. supporting
【17】A. journey B. dream C. business D. attempt
【18】A. tiring B. rewarding C. disappointing D. interesting
【19】A. chances B. demands C. pressures D. judgements
【20】A. prize B. time C. result D. place
26、上周五，你校举办了中国书法展览活动。假定你是校英语报记者，请写一篇简短的报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动过程；
3.活动反响。
注意：1.词数80字左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition
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