1、Your suggestions are far from worthless and they make a good deal of ________ to me.
A．difference
B．sense
C．influence
D．meaning
2、The writer conveyed a positive attitude through his works.______, his readers are motivated and are themselves becoming a source of motivation for others.
A. On the whole B. In the meanwhile
C. In the way D. On the contrary
3、The teacher advised us _____ to bed late in order to get up early to read English.
A.don’t go B.not go C.not going D.not to go
4、When I was a child, my father and I _______ get up early and go fishing on Sunday.
A. could B. would C. should D. might
5、You will never achieve success _______ you keep working hard.
A．when
B．if
C．unless
D．because
6、Asian Americans are ________ with the situation where they have borne a disproportionate brunt of the attacks, with violent offenders using the pandemic to justify their assaults.
A．furious
B．raging
C．intense
D．frantic
7、—When is the train leaving tomorrow?
—At 10:30. In order not to miss the train, let’s at 9:00.
A．set out
B．take off
C．lie down
D．run away
8、Our ancestors had no iron tools and wheeled vehicles, yet they managed to move stones that ________ more than a hundred tons to the site.
A．weighed
B．were weighed
C．were weighing
D．weigh
9、There is no doubt ________ technological advance enables people to live more comfortably and happily.
A. which B. where C. what D. that
10、______ whether to accept the offer or not, Mary ______ her close friend for advice.
A. Not to know; referred to B. Not knowing; turned to
C. Having not known; turned to D. Not known; referred to
11、He put the letter into an envelope, ________ a stamp on the envelope and posted it.
A.stick B.stuck C.sticking D.to stick
12、— Lucy, what have you learned from this history class?
— Paper ______ first ______ about 2000 years ago in China.
A．is; invented
B．was; invented
C．is; inventing
D．was; inventing
13、We would like to drop in at your house if ________.
A．you are convenient
B．it is convenient of you
C．it is convenient to you
D．you will be convenient
14、She _________ high and tries hard to make her dream come true.
A. achieves B. reaches C. misses D. aims
15、We'll never forget the days _______ we spent together last year.
A. when B. that
C. how D. on which
16、When I was a little boy, the dinner on the eve of Spring Festival was ______I looked forward to most.
A．what
B．why
C．where
D．that
17、There’s no chance that we can change the history. _______, it is important that we learn lessons to face the future.
A.Meanwhile B.Nevertheless C.Otherwise D.Therefore
18、When the general secretary finished his speech, the journalists ________ right in with different questions.
A. shuttled B. scratched
C. plugged D. dived
19、I always ________ late on Sunday morning, and have breakfast at 10 o’clock.
A．get up
B．get along
C．take over
D．take in
20、---Can you tell me Sam’s telephone number?
---_________．Who is Sam? The newcomer?
A．I think so B．That’s OK
C．I’d rather not D．I’m afraid not
21、There are three main forms of public transport in Singapore—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like. If you need more information, just call Train Station at 6222-5165.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can’t give change. If you need help, just call Tran-sit Link at 1800-767-4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552-2222), Comfort (6552-1111) and Tibs (6552-8888). Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL CARS(租车)
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city.It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see. For car rental? call Avis at 65-6737-1668.
【1】With an EZ-Link card, you can take ________.
A．only trains
B．both buses and trains
C．only rental cars
D．both buses and taxis
【2】What does the underlined word “hassle”in the last paragraph mean probably?
A．trouble.
B．fun
C．scene.
D．cost.
【3】What do we know about traveling in Singapore from the text?
A．A foreigner has no trouble finding his way around.
B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.
C．To see a lot in Singapore we have to rent a car.
D．It’s very easy for visitors to travel in Singapore.
22、One week after I started working in Beijing, I decided to visit a place of interest called the Summer Palace. Before setting off, I researched it on the Internet. The Summer Palace is composed mostly of a lake, but it’s surrounded by beautiful greenery and a walkway that circles the lake. It is recommended that you give the Summer Palace about three hours. If you try to walk around it. It could take five or six hours. With that knowledge of it, I set off.
The highlight of the tour had to be the view from the Tower of Buddhist Incense. It sits on the top of a large hill overlooking the lake and is worth a climb. It was built as a place to worship Buddha. And in the Summer Palace, unlike in most of other places, photography isn’t allowed in most of the buildings. Most of the statues of Buddha and the other artifacts are off-limits to photos.
Another highlight was seeing the stage created for the Dowager Empress where she watched operas and other theater items. There are box seats that surround the stage and it is large. You could almost imagine royalty reviewing the actors from the boxes and the stage.
I do recommend taking a boat ride if you go, which takes you from one side of the lake to the other side where you can see another set of buildings. And it is fun. You can also rent an electric or paddle boat if you want. But since it was just me, I went on one of the biggest boats with other people.
I spent another four hours wandering around the Summer Palace. But I didn’t see all of it because it was getting dark. How I wish I could visit it again.
【1】Before setting off to the Summer Palace, the author __________.
A．asked others about it
B．didn’t think it was large
C．didn’t think it was small
D．learned something about it
【2】What does the underlined word “off-limits” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Forbidden.
B．Allowed.
C．Charged.
D．Limited.
【3】What do we know about the stage mentioned in the text?
A．It sits on the top of a hill.
B．It is the largest stage all over China.
C．Operas are performed there at times.
D．It was for royalty to watch performances.
【4】Which of the following correctly describes the author’s tour?
A．She took a boat by herself.
B．She spent four hours in the Summer Palace.
C．She only toured parts of the Summer Palace.
D．She didn’t enjoy the trip because it was too late.
23、A new study has found that safety equipment could prevent more than 40 percent of crashes in which tractor-trailers rear-end (追尾) other vehicles.The survey also found that when the rear-end crashes happened, safety systems were able to cut speeds by over 50 percent, resulting in fewer injuries and less damage.
The survey was a project of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a research group supported by companies that insure owners of motor vehicles. The institute’s Eric Teoh did the study. He examined crash records from 62 trucking companies that operate tractor-trailers or other large trucks. He found about 2000 crashes. Those accidents involved vehicles that travelled more than 3.2 billion kilometers from 2017 to 2019.
The safety systems use cameras, radar and other sensors to watch the roadway. Some are designed to warn drivers of dangers, while more complex systems will stop the trucks.
Trucks with crash warning systems reduced rear crashes by 44 percent, while automatic emergency braking systems cut rear crashes by 41 percent, the study found. The institute called on the federal government to require such systems on new large trucks. It noted that many truck operators are already adding emergency braking on their own. The study found that trucks equipped with a crash warning system had 22 percent fewer crashes than those without the technology. Trucks with emergency braking system had 12 percent fewer crashes.
Teoh said the findings could be valuable for trucking companies and drivers who are considering whether to get safety devices on their next vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement it is nearly finished with its own study on driver assist technology on heavy vehicles. It has been urging the voluntary use of systems such as emergency braking.
In the United States, there are currently no requirements for either system. In Europe, automatic emergency braking with forward collision warning has been required by the European Union on most new large trucks since late 2013, the institute said.
【1】Why is safety equipment advised to be used?
A．To completely avoid rear-end crashes.
B．To reduce injuries and damage.
C．To prevent all traffic accidents.
D．To travel further more comfortably.
【2】How did Teoh carry out the survey?
A．By interviewing drivers.
B．By consulting some companies.
C．By comparing different trucks.
D．By studying the data collected.
【3】What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A．The benefit of safety systems.
B．The introduction of the study.
C．The types of safety systems.
D．The principle of warning systems.
【4】What can be inferred about the emergency braking systems?
A．They are required to be used in America.
B．The European Union urges all drivers to use them.
C．Some truck drivers are volunteering to use them.
D．They will be used by all drivers.
24、 As we all know, trees are always stationary: they stay more or less where you plant them, and no one worries about finding a tree wandering around a park or back yard.
However, there is one special exception, some say：the so called walking palm tree (棕榈树) was found in the rainforests of Central and South America. Many people believe it can really walk around. This is because of its unusual root system: while most trees have one trunk, the palm breaks into many smaller roots a few feet off the ground, giving it the appearance of many little legs.
The amazing walking ability of the palm tree has always been told by rainforest guides to tourists for years, and appears in many sources of documents as an amazing plant adaptation. As journalist Sherry Seethaler writes in her book Curious Folks Ask 2: “Screen writers searching for the perfect B-movie (小成本电影) plant hero could take inspiration from the walking palm, The tree slowly walks from shade to sunlight by growing new roots toward the light.”
A tree that walks in search of the sun is a fascinating, strange story. And it's not true either; the tree is real enough, but it doesn't walk. It sits where it began to grow, not moving except under the force of wind or an axe.
Biologist Gerardo Avalos is one of the world's top experts on the Socratea exorrhiza. His analysis of the plant and its roots shows that the walking tree can't walk because its roots don't move. A few roots on one side or another may die off, but the trunk itself remains, well, rooted to the spot.
“My paper proves that the belief of the walking palm is just a myth,” Avalos said. “Thinking that a palm tree could actually track the sunlight changes by moving slowly over the forest floor…is a myth that tourist guides find amusing to tell visitors to the rainforest.”
【1】What does the underlined word “stationary” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A．Not standing.
B．Not moving.
C．Not growing.
D．Not dying.
【2】Why do people think Socratea exorrhiza can walk around?
A．It has no roots underground.
B．It appears to have several trunks.
C．It grows a few feet off the ground.
D．It appears to have many little legs.
【3】What can we learn about the palm tree from the passage?
A．It wanders around the rainforest at night.
B．It grows in Central and North America.
C．It is a popular attraction among visitors.
D．It grows well in the shade of the rainforests.
【4】What does biologist Gerardo Avalos believe?
A．The palm tree cannot actually walk at all.
B．The palm tree can move its roots.
C．The palm tree cannot track the sunlight.
D．The palm tree cannot keep its trunk growing.
25、 When my husband died of cancer I became angry. And I felt a hard brick wall built around my angry heart.
One morning, driving down a busy road in my town, I____a carpenter was building a __around an old house I’d always admired. Each time I drove by, I ___the progress. I saw an aproned woman sweeping the yard, ___the flowers, cutting the grass, and even ___ the litter thrown from the cars passing by.
Eventually, one day, a ___fence stood there, ___greeting me! I ____the engine, waved the woman and said "I came to see your beautiful fence."She stopped her work and____her hands on her apron, smiling. Then the sun witnessed us drinking tea on the porch （门廊）with the white fence surrounding us.
The fence isn’t____ me. I live alone. But since so many people come by here, look at the fence and wave, I thought they’d ___seeing something pretty. A few, like you, even stop and sit here to talk. she ___
But if the road is widened there’ll be much __?
Change is part of life. When something bad happens, you have two __—to get bitter or better.
When I left, she __: ― Come back anytime. Leave the gate ____—It looks more friendly.
I carefully left the gate ajar(半开的) and ____, feeling something deep inside me. I could even picture the ___in my heart falling down, and being ____by this marvelous fence. I planned to ____my door open for whatever or whoever might come my way.
【1】A.cared B.noticed C.insisted D.suggested
【2】A.bridge B.town C.fence D.road
【3】A.watched B.made C.stopped D.analyzed
【4】A.picking B.planting C.pulling D.tending
【5】A.picking up B.throwing away C.kicking off D.bringing back
【6】A.blood-red B.pitch-dark C.sky-blue D.snow-white
【7】A.as if B.though C.if D.even though
【8】A.started B.turned off C.tore apart D.repaired
【9】A.raised B.wiped C.shook D.clenched
【10】A.on B.by C.for D.beside
【11】A.avoid B.advise C.enjoy D.permit
【12】A.argued B.refused C.repeated D.explained
【13】A.challenge B.change C.development D.progress
【14】A.choices B.aprons C.hearts D.hands
【15】A.called for B.called on C.called up D.called out
【16】A.closed B.special C.open D.clean
【17】A.drove off B.drove back C.drove by D.drove over
【18】A.flowers B.wall C.porch D.house
【19】A.taken B.built C.bought D.replaced
【20】A.destroy B.build C.leave D.burn
26、假如你是李华，你的好友王芳在中学生英语演讲比赛中荣获一等奖。请你根据以下内容，给她写一封祝贺信。内容包括：
1. 表达你的愉悦心情；
2. 向她表示祝贺；
3. 请她介绍成功的经验。
注意：
1.词数 80 左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好，但不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：英语演讲比赛 the English Speech Contest
Dear Wang Fang,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua