1、A new device works like a solar panel, except that it doesn’t ______ energy from the sun.
A．consume
B．harvest
C．conserve
D．generate
2、This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________.
A．however much it may cost
B．no matter how it may cost
C．how much may it cost
D．however many it may cost
3、People were left _________ when they saw the flood water rising so fast.
A．in panic
B．in particular
C．in sight
D．in order
4、The students will __________ the competition. ( )
A. attend B. take part in C. join D. attend to
5、Bob was trying to ______ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.
A. lay out B. let out C. figure out D. make out
6、There is clear evidence ________ the Fishing Islands belong to China.
A．which
B．that
C．where
D．whether
7、 It’s standard practice for a company like this one______ a security officer.
A. employed B. being employed
C. to employ D. employs
8、The new graduate has started several micro-enterprises with his friends, all of ____ are well managed and organized.
A.whom B.those C.which D.them
9、Please put all the desks and chair ________ after cleaning the classroom.
A．in the place
B．at place
C．at the place
D．in place
10、They found _____ impossible to finish so much work in such a short time.
A．that
B．is it
C．it
D．this
11、—Have you found anything useful?
—None of the information ________ particularly useful to me.
A．is
B．are
C．have
D．has
12、Hurry up! The concert _____ at 8. They will have played half an hour by the time we ______ there.
A.is beginning; will get B.begins; get
C.will begin; will get D.is to begin; have got
13、While entering a strange yard in that village, you have to defend yourself ________ the guard dog.
A．about
B．with
C．from
D．against
14、I wonder if you can tell me Tom is I can't find him anywhere.
A．where
B．who
C．when
D．what
15、How long is it ______ we last spent the holiday in the country together?
A. until B. before C. that D. since
16、A number of high buildings have arisen________ there was nothing a year ago but ruins.
A．where
B．which
C．that
D．when
17、The Amazon River, ______the rainforest gets its name, is close to 6, 400 kilometres in length-rough 100 kilometres longer than the Yangtze River.
A．along which
B．of which
C．from which
D．to which
18、They asked him to tell them everything he saw at the front.
A. who B. that
C. which D. where
19、Not until Leonardo DiCcaprio’s constant effort and patient wait for 22 years ____ the 88th Oscar for Best Actor.
A. that he won B. did he win
C. what did he win D. had he won
20、______ twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog.
A.Being bitten B.Bitten C.Having bitten D.To be bitten
21、It used to be mostly the military that used small, unpiloted aircraft, called “drones.” The little planes were very costly. But as they have dropped in price more people have begun to use them. Rescue workers and farmers are among the new users. Moviemakers are using drones to film from the sky. Historians use them when they explore ancient buildings. Rescue workers use them to look for people. And now farmers are using them to watch over their crops.
Romain Faroux is a French businessman who starts companies. His father was a farmer. He believed drones could help farmers. He helped create a company that developed a small drone that could be controlled by people on the ground. They called it “Agridrone.” It uses a special “optical sensor” to examine crops. He says the technology used is similar to that used by smartphones-except it has wings.
A computer program directs the drone to fly over the crops. The sensor on the drone records four different-colored “bands” of sunlight that are reflected off the crops.
Jean-Baptiste Bruggeman is a farmer. He says the drone flies over his crops at different times of the season. He says this provides a lot of information about his crops. He says the drone pictures show him the exact amount of fertilizer the crops need. He says it also shows exactly where the fertilizer is needed. Some areas of a field may need more than others.
As a result, Mr. Bruggeman says there is reduced nitrogen from the fertilizer after the harvest. This helps nature. Romain Faroux says farmers use information gathered by the Agridrone to place fertilizer only in areas where it was needed. Before they used the drones, farmers would put the same amount of fertilizer everywhere.
Drones also save time because farmers can examine up to three hectares in about a minute.
【1】The first paragraph is mainly about ________.
A．the expensive cost of drones
B．the fast development of drones
C．the wide use of drones
D．the urgent need of drones
【2】What do we know about Agridrone?
A．It records different-colored bands of sunlight.
B．It flies over the crops with a computer.
C．It absorbs the sunlight reflected off the crops.
D．It is like a smartphone with wings
【3】What Mr. Bruggeman said implied that by using drones ________.
A．he saved money and reduced pollution
B．he could gather his crops easily
C．he could fly over his crops at different times
D．he knew exactly the ingredients of his fertilizer
【4】What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Drones will be widely used in different fields.
B．French farmers use drones to examine their crops.
C．Crops will be harvested by drones soon.
D．Farmers develop special drones for their crops.
22、A Timeless Legacy 2022：Artists of Glacier, Past and Present
Exhibition time：August 27~October 29，2022
Since the first A Timeless Legacy exhibition in 2015, our beloved annual and now biennial (两年一次的) exhibition celebrating the history, life and works of Glacier National Park artists has taken many forms. For the 2022 exhibition，we feature works from both contemporary (当代的) artists working in and around Glacier National Park, as well as historic artworks from the Hockaday Art Museum’s collections.
Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey
Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey lives in a world of color. And she likes to paint that way as well. After living for some years abroad in England and Europe，she eventually returned to the United States and settled down in Montana.
Carole Cooke
Artist Carole Cooke writes, “When I paint on location in remote areas, I feel a sense of excitement beyond description. It is my hope that sharing images of the land, trees and waters will give the viewers a strong sense of connection to nature. ”
Michelle Grant
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Michelle Grant has been working professionally as an artist since 1994. She currently works in a contemporary realistic style. Her inspiration comes from owning horses and attending lots of horse-related events, which provide reference for her paintings.
Julie Jeppsen
Wildlife artist Julie Jeppsen is known for her paintings combining realism and atmosphere of wild animals in landscape. Julie is a self-taught artist, whose subject matter is a wide range of animals. She has been involved in art all her life and will continue doing it because it’s a major part of who she is.
【1】When can people enjoy the exhibits in A Timeless Legacy 2022?
A．On August 25.
B．On October 28.
C．On November 29.
D．On December 30.
【2】Which is Carole Cooke’s hope?
A．She can paint in urban areas.
B．She can return to the United States.
C．Her works can get people closer to nature.
D．Her inspiration can help with wildlife protection.
【3】What do Michelle Grant and Julie Jeppsen have in common?
A．Their works focus on trees.
B．Their works are connected with animals.
C．They own horses.
D．They are self-taught artists.
23、From vibrant, culture-full cities to peaceful areas of outstanding natural beauty, the UK is a diverse destination for travelers. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK-
Norwich, Norfolk
With 31 surviving medieval (中世纪的) churches, Norwich is an easily overlooked historical treasure. Roadside signs show this “A Fine City" and for good reason. The pubs are among the best in English, with the delightful Adam and Eve dating back to 1249. And with an annual arts festival taking place every May, its modem cultural offering makes it far more than a museum piece.
Dungeness, Kent
The only place appointed as a desert in the UK, Dungeness is completely unique. Located on the Kent coast, its windswept beaches and inland nature reserve, coupled with big skies and sea air, make it the perfect place to spend an afternoon getting the freshest air imaginable. The coastal village with the same name is something of a time channel, with a railway carrying passengers along the coast to the town of Hythe.
Manchester
Northern England’s cities often get unfairly crowded together, but there’s a distinctiveness between Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and Manchester that makes them all worth a visit. It's the latter, though, that’s the big hitter. The vibrant Northern Quarter is great for shopping, while places such as Bridgewater Hall, Home and the Albert Hall make it the place for culture lovers. Forget complaints about the wet weather in England; Manchester is the real deal.
Glasgow
It’s easy to overlook Glasgow, which is the charm of Edinburgh. But as Scotland’s largest city it easily matches the capital when it comes to architecture, art and culture. The Kelvin grove Art Gallery is world-class, while the West End’s shops and bars are the perfect places to spend a relaxing afternoon. With a thriving music scene and top restaurants like the award-winning Stravaigin, it’s undoubtedly one of the country’s best destinations for a city break.
【1】What can you see in Norwich, Norfolk?
A．Ancient buildings.
B．Beautiful rivers.
C．Huge deserts.
D．Thick forest.
【2】Where can you go if you enjoy experiencing fresh sea air?
A．Norwich, Norfolk.
B．Dungeness, Kent.
C．Manchester.
D．Glasgow.
【3】What do Manchester and Glasgow have in common?
A．They both have pleasant weather.
B．They are both famous for their bars.
C．They both have convenient transportation.
D．They both attract culture lovers.
24、Singing in Sichuan dialects with energetic movements and unique mask-changing is not just a Sichuan Opera performance. It's the exercise for students of Mianyang Foreign Languages Experimental School in Sichuan province.
“Sichuan Opera is a local opera, and it is now facing a gap in inheritance (传承). Therefore, we cooperated with Mianyang Intangible Cultural Heritage Center to create a simple and easy-to-learn Sichuan Opera exercise," said Shen Junhua, who is responsible for organizing the school's exercise between classes.
According to Shen, this new type of exercise has been practised since 2017 and has been popular among students. When students enroll, they will spend several weeks practising. At present, almost all of the students and teachers have mastered it.
"In fact, we had hardly heard of Sichuan Opera before teachers taught us how to do the Sichuan Opera exercise,” said Li Yangwenwen, who also joined the school's Sichuan Opera club out of interest. “It's very different from normal exercises. After practising it, we found it very beautiful and became interested in it. Now, almost all of the students look forward to our daily exercise time and feel excited to do it.”
“By combining opera with routine exercise, the daily class activity allows students to understand and appreciate Sichuan Opera's culture,” Shen said. After years of continuous efforts to spread the seeds of traditional culture, the younger generation is finally catching on.
【1】What's the main purpose of creating the Sichuan Opera exercise for students?
A．To build up their body.
B．To enrich their spare time.
C．To complete research projects.
D．To promote the local culture.
【2】What's Li Yangwenwen's attitude toward the Sichuan Opera exercise?
A．Doubtful.
B．Critical.
C．Positive.
D．Unconcerned.
【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．The Sichuan Opera exercise is popular across the country.
B．It takes time and efforts to spread traditional culture to younger generation.
C．It's the youth's responsibility to create their own traditions.
D．The school will create more activities with local features.
25、When I was growing up in Minnesota, Joe Versus the Volcano was one of my favorite movies. I ________ to be swept away to an island. But as I found myself in La Palma ________ on the Cumbre Vieja eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands, I quickly ________ that there’s nothing romantic about volcanoes or being trapped on an island.
I had come ________ — an N95 mask, baseball cap, and a swimming mask. But nothing could prepare me for the invasiveness of the volcanic ________ . It fell from the sky like a rainstorm, lining streets, ________ doorways and windowsills, and filling my ears.
It wasn’t long before the airlines canceled all flights. When ________ began panic, buying all the ferry tickets as I was interviewing residents about their futures, I realized I had ________ the boat.
For two days, I wandered ________ streets awaiting the resumption of travel, carrying a backpack and feeling progressively stuck and at times ________ . And then I realized I was being given the ________ for deeper insight. Here I was ________ what the local people were feeling: uncertainty, frustration, and tiredness from living next to an erupting volcano with no end in sight.
Like the people of La Palma, I ________ others to get me through — from the English woman who ________ me a bag of oranges from her garden to the minister of the church who let me use the bathroom after being trapped at the top of a mountain.
As I finally left, I realized how ________ I was to have experienced the humanity of the people in La Palma in the face of crisis. I know it’s what will pull them through it.
【1】
A．seemed
B．pretended
C．refused
D．longed
【2】
A．recording
B．checking
C．reporting
D．focusing
【3】
A．guessed
B．realized
C．agreed
D．imagined
【4】
A．excited
B．disappointed
C．prepared
D．confused
【5】
A．rock
B．ash
C．lava
D．smoke
【6】
A．covering
B．blocking
C．breaking
D．destroying
【7】
A．managers
B．actors
C．tourists
D．residents
【8】
A．driven
B．forgot
C．cleaned
D．missed
【9】
A．broad
B．beautiful
C．empty
D．crowded
【10】
A．panicked
B．satisfied
C．relaxed
D．inspired
【11】
A．ability
B．chance
C．talent
D．right
【12】
A．studying
B．noticing
C．writing
D．experiencing
【13】
A．relied on
B．appealed to
C．dealt with
D．believed in
【14】
A．lent
B．gave
C．sent
D．sold
【15】
A．upset
B．smart
C．anxious
D．grateful
26、假设你是李华，你们社区将举办 “中国民间音乐节”。请你给在北京学习的英国朋友Jim 写封电子邮件，邀请他来参加此次活动。内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、地点；
2. 活动的内容；
3. 邀请的理由。
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