1、— The floor is dirty.
— Yes. It _______ for two days.
A．hasn’t swept
B．didn’t sweep
C．hasn’t cleaned
D．hasn’t been cleaned
2、The valley was ________ in sunlight, and the children were singing and jumping with joy.
A．bathed
B．covered
C．swam
D．surrounded
3、The telephone base flashes, ________ missed calls.
A. to indicate B. indicating
C. indicated D. having indicated
4、You made the same mistake for second time, dropping “n” in the word “government”.
A. a, the B. a , a
C. the, an D. a, an
5、The fashion designer ______ her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and above all, the efforts she made.
A．attaches
B．compares
C．devotes
D．owes
6、He ________ be our English teacher. Our teacher Jerry has gone to Beijing.
A．needn’t
B．mustn’t
C．can’t
D．wouldn’t
7、Sympathy for the rebels, the government claimed, is beginning to ______because of more and more harm they did to common people.
A. fade B. decline C. fail D. collapse
8、I hope I will not be called on in class as I’m not yet ________ prepared.
A．attentively
B．approximately
C．actively
D．adequately
9、When the engine would not start, the mechanic inspected all the parts to find what was at ______.
A．wrong
B．trouble
C．fault
D．difficulty
10、Watch out! The car you .
A. will hit B. hits C. hit D. is going to hit
11、All approaches you thought the problem are very reasonable.
A.of solving B.to solve C.of to solving D.to solving
12、Our society would be better off but for the fact that the economy ________ by the current global financial crisis.
A. had been affected B. were affected
C. should be affected D. is affected
13、The sick woman ____in bed ____to the doctor that she had already taken the pill ____ on the table by the nurse a moment ago .
A. laying; lay; lay B. lying; lie; lie
C. lying; lied; laid D. lay; lying; lay
14、We ________ to rush through our meals, ________ to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths.
A．tend; forgetting
B．intended; forgot
C．tending; forgetting
D．intending; forget
15、—Why did John break his radio_________?
—Because he wished to have his father get him a new one for Christmas.
A. on purpose B. by accident
C. for the purpose D. in an accident
16、The police officers in our city work hard _________the rest of us can live a safe life.
A. in case B. as if
C. in order that D. only if
17、It was not until I suffered hair loss ________I realized the harm of staying up late.
A. when B. that
C. which D. what
18、When I got back home I saw a message pinned on the door ________ “Sorry to miss you, will call later.”
A．read
B．reads
C．reading
D．to read
19、It is said the Great Wall_______ the Warring States, is _______worth visiting.
A.dated from; much B.dated from; well
C.dating from; much D.dating from; well
20、It is in Canada, where Doctor Bethune was born, the story of the book takes place.
A.where B.when C.that D.which
21、CHRISTMAS 2020 was shaping up to be a heartbreaker for Melanie Lee. A few weeks earlier, her 33-year-old son had lost his battle with a long illness. Then the transmission (车辆变速器) on her 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe conked out. She had no means of paying for it to be fixed.
“When it broke down, I broke down,” Lee told CNN. “Now I don’t have my baby, now I don’t have transportation. How am I supposed to stay active in my grandchildren’s lives?”
Enter Eliot Middleton, 38, is the owner of a barbecue restaurant and former auto mechanic who, in his free time, repairs and gives away used cars. He’d heard about Lee’s situation from her nephew Frank McClary, the mayor of Andrews, South Carolina (population 3, 000). On Christmas morning, Middleton showed up unannounced at Lee’s home with a gift: a white 1993 Oldsmobile.
“I had no idea what was going on,” said Lee. “He handed me the keys and didn’t ask for anything.” Once again, she’s able to pick up her granddaughters from school and take them to dance class. “I got my freedom back.”
The idea for the used-car giveaway came to Middleton a year earlier during a food drive he’d organized. Many of those who’d lined up for a meal walked up to four miles to get there because they didn’t have cars.
Cars are a lifeline in this part of South Carolina, Middleton told CBS. “There’s no public transportation, no Ubers, no taxis to take people to job interviews, doctor appointments, even food shopping.” So he posted on Facebook an offer to trade slabs of his restaurant’s specialty, barbecued ribs, for broken-down vehicles. Since then, friends and strangers have dropped off more than 100 cars in various states of disrepair. Many sit in Middleton’s yard waiting to be fixed up and donated, usually to those he’s heard about through word of mouth. It’s a list of names that grows daily.
“People think Eliot is an angel,” Mayor McClary told the Washington Post. “And I do too.”
【1】What do the underlined words “conked out” in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Broke out.
B．Stopped working.
C．Fell apart.
D．Got stuck.
【2】Why did Melanie Lee break down during Christmas 2020?
A．Her son lost the battle with a long illness.
B．She couldn’t drive to the places she liked.
C．She found it almost impossible to get her car repaired.
D．She couldn’t get involved in the life of her grandchildren easily.
【3】How did the idea for the used-car giveaway come to Middleton’s mind?
A．He wanted to expand his business.
B．He was impressed by Melanie Lee’s story.
C．He was inspired by the mayor of Andrews.
D．He realized cars were important for local residents.
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．Act of Kindness.
B．Angels in Life.
C．Kindness on Auto.
D．Donation of Cars.
22、Whether you've gone away to college, moved to a new city or even just traveled for vacation.
Whether you've gone away to college, moved to a new city or even just traveled for vacation, homesickness is a common emotional experience. But what exactly are we feeling when we experience homesickness, why do we feel it so deeply, and why does it sometimes affect us physically?
“Homesickness has everything to do with attachment (依恋)," said Joshua Kiapow, a physically and emotionally," he explained. "We're longing for something that in our minds is known, predictable, consistent and stable."
Of course, different people experience homesickness in different ways. Kiapow said homesickness often causes physical changes in our bodies. "You feel it in your stomach — it' s an unease in which you feel uncomfortable, nervous, anxious, stressed, or tense because you're in a place or situation that's not familiar, that triggers (触发) your "fight-or-flight" response (“战或逃”反应), he said. "It's an evolutionary (进化的), adaptive thing that wires us to protect ourselves from danger when something is unknown. When we think about home, we know that the sense of unknown and potential danger is not happening there, so we want to return."
Meanwhile, longing and sadness also play a big part in feeling homesick. "The comfort of home becomes like a person you've lost and miss," said Kiapow. "You may have some (memories) about home and what you're missing, comparing everything in your day to your experience back home, and that can create a lot of sadness."
So what's the best way to fight homesickness? According to Klapow, keeping yourself busy with activities like schoolwork is a good way to keep your mind focused on other things. "When you're doing an activity, it distracts you, but you're also creating a new reality for yourself," he said. And, most importantly, sharing your feelings with others who are going through the same thing as you are means you have a support network. "Once you feel compassion (同情) from other people in the same place, you tend to feel less homesick," as Klapow said.
【1】When people are homesick, they may often feel changes in their__________.
A．heart
B．head
C．stomach
D．lungs
【2】What is the cause of homesickness according to Klapow?
A．Lack of self-control.
B．Uncertainty about one's environment.
C．Longing for love.
D．Pessimism about the future.
【3】How does homesickness affect people?
A．It protects people from getting hurt.
B．It prevents people from exploring new environments.
C．It helps people to have a closer relationship with their family.
D．It brings about both physical and mental discomfort.
【4】What does Klapow think is the best way to fight homesickness?
A．Communicating with people in the same situation.
B．Making more friends through different activities.
C．Seeking help from doctors and specialists.
D．Showing compassion for people around you.
23、Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most Populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.
Boom Season | Population | Language | currency | January Climate | July Climate |
May to October | 1,103,500 | Dutch | Euro | Average high: 5.8℃ | Average high: 22.0℃ |
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.
If You Have Time
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy homeowners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city's museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens.
Money Saving Tips
Unless you really want to see the tulips (郁金香) blooming, don't book hotels or flights between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.
●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.
●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.
●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.
Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book them.
【1】Which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A．The Old Centre.
B．The Canal Ring.
C．The Ann Frank House.
D．The Jewish Historical Museum.
【2】How can you save money to travel in Amsterdam?
A．Arrange a guided canal tour.
B．Buy train tickets at the counter.
C．Reserve a hotel in the Plantage area.
D．Avoid booking flights between mid-March and mid May.
【3】What can be learned about Amsterdam from this text?
A．The boom season is from November to April.
B．It has expanded its system of bridges and canals.
C．Its language is French and it has its own currency.
D．The Scheepvaart Museum is located in its South District.
24、Ways to Book the Cheapest Flights Possible
Unless you are one of those first-class fliers for whom money is not a problem,【1】. But ticket prices change every day, and your tickets could end up costing your whole vacation budget. Don't worry. With a little creativity and a lot of research, it is possible to fly affordably.
Plan Accordingly
If you do not have much flexibility（弹性）in your dates, buy your tickets at least 2-4 months in advance.【2】. Air fares will rise steadily as the time nears. However, if you have the flexibility to drop everything and go, last minute deals can save you much.
Set air fare Alerts（新知通告）
No matter when you start your planning, it can be helpful to set email alerts for flights to the destination（目的地）of your choice. There are generally recognized days when air fare is the cheapest（Tuesdays or Wednesdays）,【3】. Sometimes the best deal will come through a surprise sale.
【4】
Yes, it is way more convenient to fly direct from your home airport to your destination. But this depending on where you live. Sometimes, purposely including a stopover can actually save you money.
Search Single Seats
It may be cheaper to buy each ticket individually（个人地）for the same flight,【5】. It works because airlines set different prices for different seats on the same plane! When a group of seats are sold together, the airline often charges the highest price among the group for all the seats.
A.Add A Stop.
B.Always Fly Non-stop.
C.even if you are traveling as a group.
D.but you can't necessarily rely on that.
E.you don't want to spend more than you have to on air fare.
F.That might mean you begin researching 4-6 months ahead.
G.That way you'll have plenty of time to get prepared for the trip.
25、 Teary Joe was a boy with a special ability:he could cry in less then a second. If he disliked something or things became difficult,Joe would _______ a pitiful face. In this way he got everything .he. wanted，_______ no one could resist his sad face.
But one day ,Joe met Pipo. Pipo was begging in the street for some _______. Pipo was very poor,but he always had the biggest _______ on his face.
Joe decided to help Pipo make some money. He went over to Pipo,took off his hat,and started crying with the most pitiful _______.
In a few minutes,Joe's hat was full of coins, but when Joe offered all these to Pipo,Pipo turned him down.
“I prefer deserving what I receive," answered Pipo with his usual smile. It's much more fun making a(n) _______ to get things. Today I've washed a dog, accompanied a blind old lady to the park and helped a stranger to mind his bag. Maybe I haven't gotten what I've wanted, but I've done many meaningful things.”
Joe walked sadly away. He had gotten everything he wanted, but he'd done nothing of interest. He hadn't even enjoyed himself spending almost all his time crying.
That evening,Joe _______ a delicious cake for his supper. When his mother refused,Joe tried to cry,but _______ how joyful Pipo was,Joe couldn't do it. Instead,he had an idea. He tried to get the cake in another way. Joe spent the whole evening helping his mother water the plants and，_______ the rooms.
In the end there was no cake. But that wasn't so bad, because Joe ________ it had been much more fun doing all those than just crying to get a piece of cake.
【1】A.put on B.put up C.put down D.put off
【2】A.though B.until C.because D.unless
【3】A.food B.money C.presents D.suggestions
【4】A.smile B.doubt C.pity D.dream
【5】A.exhibitions B.agreements C.resources D.expressions
【6】A.effort B.promise C.excuse D.difference
【7】A.cooked B.prepared C.showed D.wanted
【8】A.understanding B.suggesting C.commenting D.remembering
【9】A.visit B.clean C.check D.leave
【10】A.regretted B.argued C.discovered D.suggested
26、假如你是李华，针对我校同学阅读英语文学作品较少的现状，你代表学校模拟城市向全校同学发出了“文学阅读，从我做起”的倡议，内容包括:
1.阅读英语文学作品的益处;
2.呼吁全体同学-起积极参加此次阅读行动。
注意:
(1)词数100词左右:
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:文学: literature
Dear fellow students,
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