1、The settlement is home to nearly l, 000 people, many of ________ left their village homes for a better life in the city.
A．whom B．which C．them D．those
2、I hurried ________ I wouldn’t be late for class.
A. since B. as if
C. so that D. unless
3、—Why did you ______ the third paragraph of your rewritten composition?
—Because I thought it was off the point.
A.put out B.make out C.figure out D.leave out
4、The man was in a ________ condition with severe injuries to his legs after being attacked by a shark in far north Queensland.
A. skeptical B. critical
C. practical D. physical
5、---If you focus on what you've left behind, you'll never be able to see what lies ahead.
--- That’s it.
A. I can’t agree with it. B. You’ve got a point there.
C. You’ve got me there. D. Action speaks louder than words.
6、The farm has been transformed into a school for one class of difficult students. And it's the job of one man ________these students something in two weeks.
A．to teach
B．teaching
C．teach
D．to teaching
7、Everyone knows that success ________ happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection.
A．mostly
B．almost
C．rarely
D．completely
8、 He sent me an e-mail, ________ to get further information.
A．hoped
B．to hope
C．hoping
D．hope
9、They preferred their son ________ a job rather than ________ to college.
A. to find; to going B. to finding; to go
C. finding; to go D. to find; go
10、—Why were you angry with your daughter?
—She was busy_________ and taking selfies(自拍)when l was talking to her·
A. texting B. to text C. text D. texted
11、In the darkness, she felt ________, but when she turned around, nobody was there.
A. to follow B. following
C. to be followed D. being followed
12、—I didn’t know this was a one-way street, officer.
— ________
A. That’s all right.
B. I dont believe you.
C. How dare you say that?
D. Sorry, but that's no excuse.
13、The driver suggested that we set out before seven in the morning in order to avoid traffic jams.
A.should B.might C.could D.would
14、Now, look at our purchase.We _________so much food and drinks now that Emily won't be with us for dinner.
A．needn't have bought
B．might have bought
C．could have bought
D．ought to have bought
15、The teacher’s patience was ____ after the little boy’s constant noise.
A．at the end
B．in an end
C．in the end
D．at an end
16、She lived in the house________she used to visit.
A．which
B．whom
C．who
D．what
17、______________ I have to give a speech, I get extremely nervous before I start.
A．Whatever
B．Whenever
C．Whoever
D．However
18、In the library’s warehouse, robots would manage stock and fetch books ______.
A.on board B.on watch C.on demand D.on occasion
19、He woke up as suddenly he had fallen asleep.
A.so B.as C.than D.for
20、 It is ________ tradition for people in this country to pay in ________ cash when buying things.
A. the; 不填 B. a; 不填 C. 不填; the D. a; the
21、Over time, habits of negative thinking about ourselves can lower self-esteem (自尊). So if you want to feel better about yourself, try some of these things:
【1】 Are you so used to focusing on your problems that they’re all you see? Next time you find yourself trapped in problems or disappointment with yourself or your day, find something positive to deal with it. Each day, write down three good things about yourself, or three things that went smoothly that day because of your action or effort.
Aim for effort rather than perfection. Some people get held back by their own pressure to be perfect. They lose out because they don’t try. Usually, you may think, “I won’t audition (试镜) for the play because I probably won’t get the lead.” 【2】
Remind yourself that everyone is good at different things. 【3】 Thinking more like this: “She’s a great basketball player — but the truth is, I’m a better musician than athlete. Still, I’ll keep playing because I enjoy it.” It helps you accept yourself and make the best of the situation.
【4】 Don’t be afraid to voice them. If someone disagrees, it’s not a judgment on your worth or your intelligence. That person just sees things differently from you.
Set goals. 【5】 Then make a plan for how to do it. Stick with your plan, and keep track of your progress.
A．Focus on what goes well for you.
B．Take pride in your opinions and ideas.
C．Think about what you’d like to achieve.
D．It’s certain that the role will go to someone else.
E．Recognize what you can change and what you can’t.
F．Train your inner voice to remind you of what you are accomplishing.
G．Cheer on others for their success and keep in mind what you do well.
22、The US will seek to expand its own oil production in an attempt to reduce dependence on imported oil and bring down fuel prices, President Obama says. New contracts for exploration will be signed in non-protected areas of Alaska and in the Gulf of Mexico.
In his weekly speech, the President insisted the US could reduce its need for imported oil and improve safety. Using his speech to tell Americans that he understood their concerns about rising prices, President Obama focused particularly on the price of fuel, which has risen in recent months.
US consumers have historically enjoyed cheap fuel, but have seen prices rise in recent months even though US oil production in 2010 reached its highest level for seven years.
Although the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 was serious, Mr. Obama said the Gulf remained a key part of the country’s future energy supply.
The President’s proposals (议案) come after Republicans (共和党人) introduced a series of proposals that would expand and speed up oil and gas production.
The White House has criticized the Republican proposals for safety reasons, but Mr. Obama was clear in his speech that he felt safety and environmental standards could be maintained even though production might rise.
“I believe that we should continue to expand oil production in America — even as we increase safety and environmental standards,” he said.
“As a nation, we should be investing in the clean, renewable sources of energy that are the solution to high gas prices.”
Mr. Obama has previously called for a step-change in energy policy, saying the US must move towards getting 80% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2035.
【1】Which of the following is NOT included in Mr. Obama’s speech?
A. The dependence on imported oil.
B. Improving safety standards.
C. The reason for the rising oil prices.
D. Expanding oil production.
【2】Mr. Obama thinks the Republican proposals are ______.
A. not safe enough
B. not environmentally friendly
C. practical
D. clear
【3】What can we learn from the text?
A. The US has got most of its electricity from clean energy.
B. US oil production is too small to keep the present low fuel prices.
C. The US produced the most oil in 2010 in its history.
D. The Gulf is still important in energy supply in spite of the oil spill in 2010.
【4】Which of the following can serve as the title?
A. Obama: US will seek oil in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico
B. Obama: US will import less oil to improve safety and environmental standards
C. Obama: the time of high fuel prices will be gone
D. Obama: clean, renewable sources of energy are the solution to high gas price.
23、McMaster student Lianna Genovese, who invented a device called Guided Hands that allows people with limited hand movement to draw, write and paint, has been chosen as Canada’s national winner of the 2021 James Dyson Award.
Genovese was only 18 years old when she created the first version of the aided device in a course that introduces students to engineering design in the biomedical engineering fields. As part of the design projects for that first-year course, students worked with customers in the community. Genovese met Elissa, a woman living with dystopia. “Elissa mentioned that she had a hard time doing the buttons on her shirt, a hard time writing, but one thing that really stood out to me was that she had a really difficult time painting and that she was a talented painter,” Genovese said. “I wanted to help give her back her passion and improve her quality of life.”
Genovese said she saw a way that a device could assist. Her design was made on the principle of a 3D printer, with a person’s hand as the nozzle (喷嘴). The device’s unique sliding mechanical device guides hand movements in all directions when the user grasps a handpiece (手持件) tailored to their level of hand impairment (损伤). The handpiece can hold a variety of writing tools such as pens, pencils, paintbrushes, markers, etc. Genovese had a list of people testing the first few versions. Finally, she found one that worked. “Elissa loved it and she was able to paint again,” she said.
“Then I visited every single hospital, clinic, nursing home and retirement home in my city, and introduced it to over 150 patients and doctors,” Genovese said. One girl named Bella, who suffered cerebral palsy, tried the device out. “As soon as she began painting, the widest smile spread across her face. She turned to her mom and said, ‘Mom, I want one.’ At that moment, I realized this is an invention that can change the lives of so many people,” Genovese said.
【1】What did Genovese want to do after she met Elissa?
A．Learn drawing from Elissa.
B．Develop a cure for Elissa’s disease.
C．Find a way for Elissa to draw again.
D．Recommend a suitable course for Elissa.
【2】What do we know about Genovese’s invention from Paragraph 3?
A．It has a couple of nozzles.
B．It is a small-sized 3D printer.
C．It is a cure for rare diseases.
D．It has a customer-made handpiece.
【3】How did Genovese feel about Bella’s words?
A．Encouraged.
B．Confused.
C．Curious.
D．Sympathetic.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．McMaster student lends a hand to those with hand impairment
B．McMaster student is born to be a business-minded person
C．McMaster student transforms passion into profession
D．McMaster student gives inspiration to inventors
24、
【1】What does Planting for Progress appeal do for the struggling farmers？
A.It trains farmers to research new varieties of seeds.
B.It uses green technology to ensure water supply.
C.It transforms the soil to prevent failed harvest.
D.It teaches farmers marketing skills to boost crop sales.
【2】If Jenny would like to be updated about the work done by Practical Action, she should send her personal contact information by ________.
A.calling 0800 389 1624 in person
B.visiting practicalaction.org/thrive
C.emailing myprivacy@practicalaction.org.uk
D.mailing to a given address
【3】The purpose of the leaflet is to ________.
A.encourage public donations to charity
B.introduce the various charity work done
C.outline procedures of donating to charity
D.raise awareness of ending world hunger
25、Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If _______, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews _______.
In his book, Matthews _______ us how to have a happy life and answers the _______ of teenagers.
There are many _______ such as parents and friends, and the book _________ we should stop being angry and forgive. The book tells us of useful skills _______ how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to _______your memory better.
Many teenagers think _______ happiness comes from a good exam result, ________ praise from other people. But you can ________ be happy when there are no such “good” things.
Success comes from a(n) ________ attitude（态度）. If you ________ from problems, you will have success in the future.
Some school students have ________ such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that ________ comes from thinking about things in a positive ________. If you are ________, people notice you and you can get a ________view at the movies; if you are short, your clothes and shoes ________ less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important ________: you choose to be happy!
【1】
A．so
B．not
C．ever
D．any
【2】
A．wise
B．smart
C．useful
D．simple
【3】
A．orders
B．tells
C．asks
D．argues
【4】
A．problems
B．questions
C．ideas
D．comments(评论)
【5】
A．roles
B．classes
C．courses
D．people
【6】
A．says
B．writes
C．reads
D．thinks
【7】
A．for example
B．such as
C．so as
D．so that
【8】
A．make
B．turn
C．let
D．change
【9】
A．what
B．how
C．that
D．whether
【10】
A．for
B．but
C．so
D．or
【11】
A．yet
B．already
C．still
D．rather
【12】
A．bad
B．good
C．independent（独立的）
D．normal
【13】
A．learn
B．rescue
C．struggle
D．separate
【14】
A．experiences
B．difficulties
C．fears
D．problems
【15】
A．success
B．happiness
C．failure
D．height
【16】
A．way
B．means
C．manners
D．spirit
【17】
A．short
B．small
C．tall
D．fat
【18】
A．lower
B．higher
C．worse
D．better
【19】
A．take
B．spend
C．cover
D．cost
【20】
A．work
B．lesson
C．teaching
D．study
26、假设你是李华，最近参与了学校举办的“家务活我在行”活动，请你为班级英语角写篇短文介绍这次活动。内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动过程；
3. 活动感受。
注意: 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Housework, I can do it
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