1、The two parties have reached a ________agreement to solve this dispute. A long-term solution hasn’t been found.
A. sensitive B. tentative
C. active D. creative
2、After driving for five hours, they arrived at they thought was the place they had been dreaming of.
A．what
B．that
C．which
D．where
3、 —Do you think he is the only person for the job?
—I’m not quite sure but he’ll prove_______ to the task.
A. equal B. essential
C. special D. superior
4、The flowers _ _ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.
A．to smell
B．smelling
C．smelt
D．to be smelt
5、----How is your life in the countryside?
---It is but sometimes I feel a bit .
A．interesting;boring
B．interesting;bored
C．interested;bored
D．interested ;boring
6、News came ________ she was chosen as one of the nurses to go to Wuhan to help in the fight against COVID-19.
A．how
B．why
C．what
D．that
7、Reading in English is an excellent way to ________ your vocabulary.
A．mention
B．enter
C．enhance
D．spell
8、While interacting with people in India, I was ________ to a way of life completely different from my own.
A. reduced B. exposed C. committed D. transferred
9、After school , we went to the reading room to do some reading, only______ that it________.
A. to tell , was decorating B. telling, was decorated
C. to be told, was being decorated D. being told, was being decorated
10、—Tony,you look very excited.
— We won the match 4-1.
A. Guess what? B. Oh,come on!
C. So what? D. No wonder.
11、Though we lived in the same neighborhood for many years, I had never made
his , let alone known where he worked.
A. acquaintance B. investigation
C. significance D. recognition
12、It is ______for him to get to school on time, because it is raining ______.
A. hard; hardly B. hardly; hard C. hard; hard
13、— I failed my driving test again.
— Don't be discouraged. You'll be successful ________.
A．at times
B．at one time
C．on time
D．in time
14、—Do you know the story of Niulang and Zhinu?
—Of course. Their love story was_______ as an example for hundreds of years in China.
A. taken up B. kept up
C. picked up D. held up
15、In the film, stories about people ________ lives were greatly affected by the earthquake were told.
A.which B.whose C.who D.where
16、Once environmental damage ___________, it takes many years for the system to recover.
A. has done B. is to do
C. does D. is done
17、Focusing on that goal helps me_____ tough times.
A.get over B.get through C.get away with D.get out
18、I would never consider________ sleeping tablets regularly, but my father________ the medicine for three years.
A．using…had taken
B．to use…had taken
C．using…took
D．to use…took
19、________ some teenagers don't realize is ________ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.
A. What; that B. That; what
C. What; how D. That; how
20、There is a new market near my house. My mother often goes there and buys ________ we need for our meals.
A．what
B．where
C．that
D．when
21、 Technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, GIS and Mapping, Location Technology and autonomous machines are playing a growing role in responding to COVID-19 pandemic.
An important policy for authorities across the globe right now is to prevent the spread of the virus. To ensure it, they are taking unprecedented （空前的） measures to reduce people-to-people contact. Most countries took measures like the closure of non-essential public places, ban of mass gatherings and ensuring a social distancing to limit physical contact.
However, in some areas where individuals are not obeying the restrictions knowingly or unknowingly, or do not know what the latest restrictions are, law enforcing authorities are using drones （无人机） to monitor people' s movement and break up social gatherings that could cause a risk to society. The introduction of drones at this time of crisis is reducing the risk of getting infected to police officials and other staff since it enables them to monitor a vast range of area without physical engagement.
In addition to street monitoring, authorities are also using drones to broadcast messages and information about lockdown measures, especially in rural area that lacks open communication channels for health information. Drones equipped with loudspeakers are used to make public announcements to keep people indoors, take necessary preventive measures, make social-distancing and wear a mask if stepping outside from home.
A Global Times video on Twitter shows a drone flying over a village in Inner Mongolia, warning an old lady with audio in Chinese, “Yes, Grandmother, it’s the drone who is talking to you. You should not go out without wearing a mask. You’d better go home and don' t forget to wash your hands.”
However, the use of drones raises a debate about privacy and individual rights on mainstream media as well as social media platforms.
【1】What role do drones play in responding to COVID-19 pandemic?
A．Helping us know how COVID-19 spreads.
B．Preventing the spread of the virus.
C．Monitoring medical staff and collecting infected cases.
D．Monitoring social activities and broadcasting lockdown measures.
【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A．Individuals are breaking the restrictions deliberately.
B．Authorities don't know what the latest restrictions are.
C．All people' s social gatherings could threaten society.
D．Police officials and other staff are at less risk with drones.
【3】Why is a Global Times video on Twitter mentioned in the text?
A．To show drones work well without physical engagement.
B．To show drones have positive effects but sometimes scary.
C．To show people in rural area are curious about drones.
D．To show people in rural area are resistant to drones.
【4】What might be discussed in the following paragraph?
A．The great demand for drones.
B．Different comments on the use of drones.
C．How to update drones.
D．How to protect people' s privacy and individual rights.
22、Mindfulness meditation(冥想) is a practice used to achieve mental quiet and a sense of calm. It is a series of steps used to encourage reflection and deep breathing and to increase self-awareness.
A mindfulness meditation course may be as effective at reducing anxiety as a common medication(药物), according to a new study. The research, published on November 9 in JAMA Psychiatry, involved a group of 276 adults with untreated anxiety disorders. Half of the patients were randomly selected to take 10 to 20mg of escitalopram, the generic form of Lexapro, a common medication used to treat anxiety and depression. The other half were assigned to an eight-week course in mindfulness-based stress reduction. The results were stunning: Both groups experienced about a 20% reduction in their anxiety symptoms over the eight-week period.
The patients assigned to the meditation group were asked to attend a mindfulness meditation group class in-person once a week. Each class was around two-and-a-half hours long and held at a local clinic. They were also asked to meditate on their own for around 40 minutes per day. Hoge, the lead author on the study, compared the time commitment to “taking an exercise class or an art class”.
But according to Joseph Arpaia, an Oregon-based psychiatrist specializing in mindfulness and meditation, the daily time commitment is likely too much for many patients dealing with anxiety.
Arpaia says that he has worked to find less time-intensive mindfulness methods to help patients manage their anxiety. One technique he teaches is called a “one-breath reset” that helps patients calm themselves over the course of a single breath.
But despite his reservations, “It’s always interesting to see meditation work, and it works as well as medication,” he said. “My hope would be that people realize that there are things other than medication that can work.”
“My other hope would be that they realize that if sitting and following your breath makes you feel relaxed, great, but it doesn’t make everyone feel relaxed. Find something that does. Read a book, go for a walk, spend time gardening,” he said.
【1】What’s the main feature of mindfulness meditation?
A．It works in removing anxiety.
B．It makes people’s mind empty.
C．It drives people to keep calm.
D．It focuses on thoughts and awareness.
【2】What can we know about the new study?
A．Its result is hard to understand.
B．Its participants should attend courses face to face.
C．Its function is like an exercise class or an art class.
D．Its participants are divided into two equal groups freely.
【3】Which word can best describe the author’s attitude to the new study’s result?
A．Objective.
B．Skeptical.
C．Conservative.
D．Approving.
【4】How does Joseph Arpaia expect people to reduce anxiety?
A．They learn more about meditation.
B．They can bring a “one-breath reset” into focus.
C．They choose a proper way to relax besides meditation.
D．They can read books to develop mind instead of medication.
23、Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it’s not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It’s an opportunity to be social, release endorphins(内啡肽), and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.
Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor. If you’re tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend a cheerful group fitness class that’ll keep your workout on track. Don’t let fitness frighten you!
If you’re serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s extremely important to surround yourself with people who’ll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn’t scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn’t expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!
Surrounding yourself with people who’ll provide you with respect and support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don’t let negativity ruin your motivation.
【1】What does the author want to emphasize in the first paragraph
A．An effective way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
B．A community feel created by exercising in groups.
C．The importance of improving one’s physical fitness.
D．The contribution of group exercise to physiological health.
【2】What is the informative support from the instructor in Paragraph 2?
A．Guidance.
B．Fright.
C．Tiredness.
D．Negativity.
【3】What does the author think matter most in offering emotional support?
A．Having a colorful lifestyle.
B．Trying a fun healthy restaurant regularly.
C．Partying on weekends with positive friends.
D．Surrounding yourself with supportive people.
【4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Improving Your Fitness
B．Supporting Health
C．Building Up Strength
D．Seeking Support
24、“Languages are important,” “I know they’re hard but don’t give up,” “They’ll help you in life”.
I was told these words of encouragement over and over again, I would always roll my eyes, ignore them and continue to stress over the past and future tense and any numbers over 20.
I have studied languages from a young age. I began learning Greek aged 10. when my family and I moved there for two years. At first it was difficult and I had no idea whether I would be able to learn the language and use it productively, but eventually it started to make sense.
Slowly, very slowly, I started to get an immense (巨大的) sense of pride from using words and phrases I had learnt, overhearing (偷听) conversations and (almost) understanding everything that was said.
Eight years later I started university back in England, where I met one of my best friends. Guess how we became best friends? She spoke Greek as a second language, I spoke Greek as a second language, that was our conversation starter. We went for coffee and from that moment we were inseparable. I was always told I would meet people through languages and it would open up doors for me, and that was one of the first moments where I believed it. Sometimes it comes down to something small like that, to make you realise what you’re doing is 100 percent worth it.
I was encouraged by my family to continue on the language path since I started learning at the age of 10, so I took up German and it was really challenging. There were a lot of times I thought I was going to give up, but I am so glad I didn’t; when I was 18, I didn’t get into the university I wanted, or get to study the course I wanted, I had no idea what I was going to do. I changed my plan and applied to go to the University of Manchester instead, to study Spanish. I had never studied Spanish before; they saw that I had studied Greek and German and offered me a place! Now I am in Spain for a year having an amazing time and enjoying the sunshine, working as an English language assistant in a lovely little primary school.
It was a wonderful chain of events; if I had ignored everybody who encouraged me to study languages, gave up when it was hard and didn’t practice, I would not be doing what I am doing right now, and ray life would be totally different. I’m glad I listened.
My advice: it’s true, languages arc important, immerse (使沉浸于) yourself in them, work hard and enjoy the benefits (because there are a lot!).
【1】When offered tips on learning languages, the author •
A. kept them in mind carefully
B. didn’t pay any attention to them
C. tried to test whether they were true or not
D. would react with a huge sense of pride.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE about the author?
A. She started learning Greek because of her strong interest in it.
B. She fell in love with the Greek language as she slowly mastered it.
C. She dreamt of learning languages at the University of Manchester.
D. She met her best friend in her Spanish language class.
【3】What is the article mainly about?
A. The most effective way to learn a second language.
B. The difficulties the author once had in learning languages.
C. The importance and advantages of learning a second language.
D. The author’s language learning experiences and how she benefited from them.
25、 I lost my mom last month and it’s been really tough. I _______ to my hometown to pay my respects and say my _______. After spending a few days with my _______ making arrangements, it was time to _______ . I boarded the plane to find a young man _______ in my seat. He apologized graciously(优雅地) when I _______ him to move.
When the plane took off, something about leaving the place where I grew up and realizing that my mom was no longer there _______ me down. As I watched the ground growing more and more _______ through the window, my eyes filled with tears. That same young man asked me if I was OK and said he was there if I needed to talk._______, we had a three-hour flight sitting in the same row.
His words made me feel better. Honestly, I felt I wasn’t __________ on that plane traveling hundreds of miles across the country. Although I never took him up on his offer, I was __________by a stranger who knew that I may need someone in that __________. I was grateful that the young guy was willing to __________ me all of his time on the plane.
That moment has made me actively seek ways to serve and __________ others. The things may be small, but they may be __________ to that person.
A．moved
B．drove
C．flew
D．walked
A．goodbyes
B．apologies
C．anxiety
D．pity
A．colleagues
B．classmates
C．staff
D．family
A．go ahead
B．give in
C．come over
D．head back
A．lying
B．sitting
C．leading
D．standing
A．warned
B．forced
C．encouraged
D．asked
A．broke
B．calmed
C．slowed
D．cut
A．different
B．distant
C．colourful
D．terrible
A．In addition
B．On average
C．In return
D．After all
A．concerned
B．alone
C．determined
D．grateful
A．touched
B．commanded
C．scheduled
D．reminded
A．direction
B．moment
C．chance
D．identity
A．promise
B．show
C．offer
D．send
A．recognize
B．support
C．help
D．persuade
A．big
B．common
C．generous
D．useful
26、假定你是大一学生李华。你的母校校刊编辑邀请你给高三的同学写一封公开信，请根据以下要点回信：1.你高三时学习方面的变化；2.你高三时生活方面的变化；3.你对高三同学的建议。