1、The reason ________ he didn’t come is ________ he was ill.
A. why;that B. that;why
C. why;because D. why;what
2、It has something to do with the part electricity ______ in our life.
A. plays B. gives
C. takes D. makes
3、I didn’t know what to do, but then an idea suddenly ____ me.
A. occurred to B. occurred
C. happened to D. flashed to
4、Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it _______.
A. collected B. contained
C. loaded D. Saved
5、I can’t help but remember the precious child ______ smile has brought me countless hours of joy throughout the years.
A.whose B.who C.whom D.of which
6、—Some more wine?
—Thank you. ______. I have to drive home.
A. With pleasure B. That would be nice
C. I’d rather not D. Just what I needed
7、This book ______ a true story, telling how a housewife ______ her role of wife and mother turns into a professional and popular lawyer.
A.is based in; trapped in B.base in; trapping in
C.is based on; trapped in D.base on; trapping in
8、The use of radar as well as the two-way radio for the police to intercept most speeders.
A．makes it a possibility
B．make possible it
C．makes it possible
D．make possible
9、It’s burning hot today. Shall we rest in the shade these trees?
A. over B. beneath
C. outside D. to
10、It was while she was sleeping in her bedroom that a thief ______ the house.
A.broke down B.broke out C.broke into D.broke up
11、Train tickets are allowed to be booked online or by phone, a good way to make purchasing train tickets more________.
A. systematic B. effective
C. accessible D. practical
12、The discovery of diamond in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortune ________.
A．is made
B．would make
C．was to be made
D．had made
13、---Could I use your telephone?
--- Yes, of course you ________.
A. could B. will C. Might D. can
14、With a lot of homework _________last weekend, Tom didn’t go to the movies with his friends.
A. finished B. to finish C. finishing D. being finished
15、---Has the problem been solved?
---Not yet. It at tomorrow's meeting.
A. is discussed B. has discussed
C. will be discussed D. will discuss
16、At the end of the game, players traditionally ______ their shirts with each other.
A. substitute B. iron C. swap D. transform
17、Officials say that few patients ____with the COVID-19 owing to the effective prevention.
A.infected B.have infected C.be infected D.are infected
18、Not until ________ in the college entrance exam ________ that he had wasted much time using his mobile phone to surf the Internet and play games.
A. had he failed; he realized B. he had failed; he realized
C. he had failed; did he realize D. did he fail; did he realize
19、----What’s the capital of Luxiembourg?
---I don’t know. _________.
A. You’ve got me there B. You’ve got me wrong
C. You said it D. You never know
20、During the rush hour they were in the heavy traffic．
A．held on B．held up
C．held down D．held out
21、There is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.
Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is that we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one's field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.
Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken their sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people Mastering one thing to the exclusion of others can hold back your true spirit.
Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective (视角) into specific fields of expertise (专长). The doctor who is also a poet and Philosopher, is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.
Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinate by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. “I don't know where it will lead, but I'm excited I'm on this pursuit.”
These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.
【1】To become a specialist, you may have to ______.
A．narrow your range of knowledge
B．get pushed by the surroundings
C．know a lot more about society
D．be devoted to a special job
【2】According to the author, a superior doctor is one who ______.
A．is a pure specialist in medicine
B．is gifted in poetry and philosophy
C．is fully aware of his talent and ability
D．brings knowledge of other fields to work
【3】What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni?
A．Chinese culture is appealing to people worldwide.
B．One passion alone is not enough to ensure success.
C．In-depth exploration can make discoveries possible.
D．Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected.
【4】What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Turn a Generalist Into a Specialist
B．Be More of a Generalist Than a Specialist
C．Ways to Become a Generalist
D．Specialist or Generalist: Hard to Decide
22、 A horse fair is an interesting place. There were young horses from the country, little Welsh ponies and many beautiful horses too. But there were also a lot of poor, thin horses, tired from hard work. I was very sad to see them.
At the horse fair there was a man with a gentle voice and kind grey eyes. He offered 23 pounds for me, but they refused. Then a man with a very loud voice came. I was afraid he was going to buy me, but he walked off. Then the grey-eyed man came back again and said,
“I'll give 24 for him.”
“Done,” said the salesman. “He's a quality horse and if you want him for cab work, he's a bargain.”
Half an hour later we set off for London, along country roads, until we came to that great city. There were streets to the right, and streets to the left. We went into one of the small streets, and then into a very narrow street, with small, old houses.
My owner stopped at a house. The door opened, and a woman, a little girl and a boy, came out.
"Is he gentle, father?"
“Yes, Dolly, as gentle as a kitten; you can pat him.”
Dolly, the little girl, patted my shoulder without fear. It felt so good! They led me into a comfortable, clean stable, and after a delicious meal I lay down to sleep, thinking “I'm going to be very happy here. ”
My new owner's name was Jerry. His wife was called Polly and they had two children, Harry and Dolly. The next morning they came to see me. I loved it when they patted me and spoke in gentle voices.
"Let's call him 'Jack', after the old horse, shall we, Jerry?” said Dolly.
“Yes, let's," said Jerry.
The first week of my life as Jack, the London cab horse was very hard. The noise and the people and the traffic on the streets scared me. But Jerry was a very good driver, and that helped a lot. Jerry soon found that I was ready to work hard and do my best, and he didn't whip me.
He kept me very clean, and gave me as much food as I wanted. But the best thing was that I had Sundays off.
【1】A horse fair is a place for .
A.people to learn to ride horses B.people to sell and buy horses
C.horses to meet new friends D.horses to learn new skills
【2】What did the salesman mean by saying “he is a bargain.”?
A.The horse is well worth the price. B.The horse is as gentle as a kitten.
C.The buyer is gentle and kind. D.The buyer is a good driver.
【3】Living and working in London with Jerry's family, how did Jack feel?
A.Tired and afraid. B.Sad and helpless.
C.Curious but impatient. D.Challenged but satisfied.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.The start of a London-cab-horse life. B.The chance of having a new owner.
C.The experiences of visiting a horse fair. D.The disadvantages of working in London.
23、A new study finds constantly engaging in negative thinking patterns may increase the risk of dementia (痴呆). In the study of people aged over 55, researchers found repetitive negative thinking (RNT) was linked to memory decline as well as the deposition of harmful brain proteins linked to dementia.
Lead author Dr Natalie Marchant said, “Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia. Here, we found that certain thinking patterns involved in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia.”
Over a period of two years, the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences, focusing on RNT patterns like reflection on the past and worry about the future. The participants also completed measures of depression and anxiety symptoms. Their cognitive function was assessed, measuring memory, attention, spatial cognition and language. Some of the participants also underwent PET brain scans, measuring deposits of two proteins which cause the most common type of dementia, when they build up in the brain.
The researchers found that people who exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced more cognitive declines over a four-year period and declines in memory, which are among the earlier signs of dementia, and they were more likely to have protein deposits in their brain. “We think that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia as it could contribute to dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.
Co-author Dr Gael Chételat commented, “Our thoughts can have a biological impact on our physical health, which might be positive or negative. Mental training practices such as deep thought might help promote positive thinking, and down-regulate negative-associated mental plans. Looking after your mental health is important, and it should be a major public health priority, as it's not only important for your health and well-being, but it could also impact your eventual risk of dementia.”
【1】What do the finding of the study indicate?
A．Depression and anxiety are main emotions in later life.
B．Negative thinking has something to do with dementia.
C．Constantly engaging in thinking leads to one's dementia.
D．Positive thinking patterns likely cause mental disorders.
【2】What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Protein deposits.
B．RNT patterns.
C．PET brain scans.
D．The study participants.
【3】How does Dr Gael Chételat like mental health?
A．It is crucial to people.
B．It goes unnoticed at all in public.
C．It is regulated by physical health.
D．It seems less important than physical health.
【4】What can we infer from the text?
A．RNT patterns increase memory.
B．Negative experiences build the body.
C．Setting the biological clock affects emotions.
D．Controlling negative emotions is good for health.
24、Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150, so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age !
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes’ color or pattern.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it knows the milk is old . In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve(袖子). Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli , “it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example --what will be the next?
【1】We can learn from the text that in the future__________.
A.people will never get old
B. everyone will look the same
C. red will be the most popular color
D. clothes will be able to change their pattern
【2】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. Milk will be harmful to health.
B. More drinks will be available for sale.
C. Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.
D. Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.
【3】What is the text mainly about?
A. Food and clothing in 2035.
B. Future technology in everyday life.
C. Medical treatments of the future.
D. The reason for the success of new technology.
25、Although I love my life, it hasn’t been a lot of fun as I’ve been ill for 28 years.
Music has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my _______ was more manageable, I _______ ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs. _______ that was years ago and times have changed. _______ I live with my mother on a country farm.
Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to _______ my disability pension (残疾抚恤金). _______ I needed to sleep in afternoons, I was limited in my _______. I decided that I would consider _______ to singing in restaurants.
My family are all musicians, so I was _______ when I went into our local music store. I explained that I wanted to sing again but using recorded karaoke music. I knew that discs were very expensive and I really didn’t have a lot of ________ to get started. And ________ you find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can ________ use.
When I told the owner of the shop about my ________, he gave me a long, thoughtful ________. “This means a lot to you, doesn’t it?” he said. “Come with me.”
He led me ________ the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it. He placed his large hand ________ on his treasure and said, “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your ________ and I’ll record them for you. That should get you started. ”
I ________. Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose ________ that I could sing. I have come full circle with his help.
His ________ still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, when I have the chance.
【1】
A．loneliness
B．sadness
C．tiredness
D．sickness
【2】
A．set
B．enjoyed
C．kept
D．shared
【3】
A．Gladly
B．Eventually
C．Unfortunately
D．Surprisingly
【4】
A．Now
B．Then
C．Sometime
D．Meanwhile
【5】
A．add up to
B．make up for
C．get rid of
D．take advantage of
【6】
A．If
B．As
C．Though
D．Before
【7】
A．movement
B．condition
C．choices
D．positions
【8】
A．reaching out
B．living up
C．getting on
D．going back
【9】
A．recognized
B．interviewed
C．found
D．invited
【10】
A．money
B．time
C．energy
D．knowledge
【11】
A．thus
B．once
C．seldom
D．often
【12】
A．actually
B．hardly
C．nearly
D．formerly
【13】
A．job
B．family
C．idea
D．offer
【14】
A．face
B．view
C．look
D．sight
【15】
A．over
B．along
C．towards
D．through
【16】
A．unhappily
B．lovingly
C．pitifully
D．gratefully
【17】
A．pick
B．turn
C．role
D．step
【18】
A．had to cry
B．ought to cry
C．should have cried
D．could have cried
【19】
A．more
B．the ones
C．few
D．the rest
【20】
A．courage
B．devotion
C．kindness
D．trust
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Children are like sweet-sour candy; no matter who you are or where you are, they please you. Laughter tickles, and innocence is their beauty which everyone adores. They are rich with joy, and purity. Yesterday, a sweet scene occupied me.
It was a summer morning. Sun poured its rays on the earth like holy wine. I was waiting for the shuttle at the bus station wearing my uniform, a white shirt with gray bottoms. Few people arrived and some departed from the bus stop to their destination. In a while, there came a young couple with their daughter.
The little girl was around 4 or 5 years. As they arrived, the baby caught everyone’s attention with her little naughty things.
She was wearing a yellow dress. Yellow was giving her a fresh look just like a sunflower: rise and shine. Her red curly hair was like cotton candy. The most eye-catching factor was her big round eyes. All black and dense having the glimpse of spark to explore everything. She was observing and scanning everything with her little black eyes.
There came an ice cream man. I could see immediately after the van played music; she asked her mother for something, but she denied it. Then she requested her father, he politely refused. She tied her hands and sat on the footpath as the sign she is offended. Red apple cheeks increased her cuteness.
While she was sitting there, a stray puppy (流浪狗) showed himself under the chairs. As soon as she saw him, the little girl rushed toward the dog and carried him. Her happiness was beyond passing over so did the puppy. He was skinny, muddy, and hungry too. “Emma don’t, he is dirty. You might mess yourself up,” her mom reminded her. “But mommy he is hungry and cold and should be fed and sheltered,” Emma said in a melodious voice as a request.
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1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
She brought him to her dad, as he gestured her.
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An old man sitting on the chair called her name.
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