1、Despite their different _________, they become best friends.
A．personalities
B．qualities
C．accents
D．types
2、 Success is not final, and failure is not deadly. It is the courage to continue ______ counts in life.
A. that B. which
C. where D. when
3、It is one of the most surprising moments in Oscars history ________actor Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock for a joke ________ Rock made about Smith’s wife’s hair.
A．which...that
B．that...when
C．when...that
D．that...which
4、Jane, _____at the news of the earthquake, was at a loss for words.
A. shock B. shocked
C. shocking D. having shocked
5、The Great Wall was strengthened and extended during the history for ________ purposes.
A．sentimental
B．enormous
C．defensive
6、________ with the information you have gathered, you can________ preparing your business plan.
A．Armed; set out
B．Arming; set off
C．Armed; set about
D．Arming; set aside
7、– You look so young. Haven’t you graduated from your university ?
- Yes, I _______ in the English Department of Zhejiang Normal University for four years.
A. was studying B. study
C. had studied D. studied
8、The elderly need special care in winter, as they are _____ to the sudden change of weather.
A.sensitive B.affordable C.ridiculous D.reasonable
9、I recommend a book ______ him ______taking better pictures.
A.to; for B.for; to C.to; on D.on; for
10、There be any difficulty completing the work on schedule since two days is still available.
A. mustn’t B. shan’t
C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
11、The train began to move _________ I reached the platform.
A.the immediate B.direct C.the minutes D.instantly
12、The Chinese government has begun a campaign to_____________ the crazy housing market.
A.calm B.destroy
C.occupy D.reflect
13、Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, if they by people with love.
A.will remember B.are remembered C.remembered
14、______ what the teacher says if you think it is important.
A. Make a note of B. Make a note
C. Make notes D. Make note of
15、Share prices on the stock exchange fell sharply in the morning but ________ slightly in the afternoon.
A．reformed
B．recovered
C．responded
D．remained
16、I took a series of badly paid secretarial jobs which made me really ____.
A.miserable B.mental C.modest D.modern
17、Maggie and Jackson, _______ house we are making the party,are a very charming couple.
A．which
B．from which
C．in whose
D．whose
18、Tom looks tired because he ________ the house since 9 am.
A．has been cleaning
B．cleaned
C．has been cleaned
D．cleans
19、This nationwide smog should serve as a reminder to all, indicating a high time that we__________ on what
we’ve done to the environment.
A. have reflected B. are reflecting
C. will reflect D. reflected
20、The plan was that the two companies should first reach an agreement on the basic principle, the details
later.
A. to be discussed B. discussed
C. were discussed D. discussing
21、 When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death. On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, "Do you have the address? ""No, but I'll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine. "
"Oh, stop. There it is!”
The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us.
"May I help you?" a man asked. "No, "I said. "We're fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren't that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed very nosy(爱窥探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. "Where do you think you are? " he asked. I turned sharply. "The McNay Art Museum!" He smiled, shaking his head. "Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street." "What’s this place?” I asked, still confused. "Well, it's our home." My heart jolted(震颤). I raced to the staircase and called out, "Sally! Come down immediately! "
"There's some really good stuff(艺术作品)up there." She stepped down, looking confused. I pushed her toward the front door, waving at the family, saying, "Sorry, please forgive us, you have a really nice place." Outside, when I told Sally what happened, she covered her mouth, laughing. She couldn't believe how long they let us look around without saying anything.
The real McNay was splendid, but we felt nervous the whole time we were there. Van Gogh, Picasso. This time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happened.
Thirty years later, a woman approached me in a public place. "Excuse me, did you ever enter a residence, long ago, thinking it was the McNay Museum? "
"Yes. But how do you know? We never told anyone. "
"That was my home. I was a teenager sitting in the hall. Before you came over, I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in. I never felt lucky before. You thought it was a museum. My feelings about my home changed after that. I've always wanted to thank you."
【1】What do we know about Marian McNay?
A．She was a painter.
B．She was a community leader.
C．She was a museum director.
D．She was a journalist.
【2】Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house?
A．She disliked people who were nosy.
B．She felt nervous when talking to strangers.
C．She knew more about art than the man.
D．She mistook him for a tour guide.
【3】How did the author feel about being stared at by the people in the hall?
A．Puzzled.
B．Concerned.
C．Frightened.
D．Delighted.
【4】Why did the author describe the real McNay museum in just a few words?
A．The real museum lacked enough artwork to interest her.
B．She was too upset to spend much time at the real museum.
C．The McNay was disappointing compared with the house.
D．The event happening in the house was more significant.
22、 What's on your travel list? I've consulted several travel experts to find out some places worth visiting.
Where ： New Orleans, Louisiana
Chosen by：Natalie DiScala is a writer and editor at johnnyjet. com, covering travel trends? products and family travel.
Why：New Orleans is known for its music and food—not to mention the festivals. It has about 130 festivals each year so there's really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and it's definitely a must-visit location, especially for first-timers to the city.
Where ： Vail , Colorado
Chosen by：Becca Ingle is an active family travel blogger. She is the founder of BeccaIngle, com, where you can read all her travel guides.
Why：Vail is the perfect destination for families and travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with special heated stone streets for strolling（漫步）,restaurants and bars, coffee shops, ice-skating, a movie theater and a bowling alley? all within reach.
Where： Hudson Valley, New York
Chosen by：Devorah Lev-Tov is a food and travel writer who regularly writes for The New York Times , Afar, Conde Nast Traveler , etc.
Why：The Hudson Valley is where New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy close to nature and relaxation. The Hudson Valley is made up of small, impossibly charming towns, where the air is fresher and things do move slower in the mountains. The 750-mile biking and hiking route links communities across New York State and links up to the Hudson Greenway Trails. The region was recently equipped with the famous Charlie Palmer Restaurant.
【1】Who is the writer of johnnyjet. com?
A．Natalie DiScala.
B．Becca Ingle.
C．Devorah Lev-Tov.
D．Charlie Palmer.
【2】Which place would you prefer if you want to walk on the stone streets?
A．Bourbon Street.
B．Four Seasons Resort.
C．Vail Village.
D．Residences Vail.
【3】What can you do in the Hudson Valley?
A．Visit big towns.
B．Enjoy riding bikes.
C．Watch the latest films.
D．Attend music festivals.
23、Scientists don’t have all the answers to the question “How to Strengthen Your Immune System?”, but exercise, proper diet, and stress management can make you more recoverable at any age.
One aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic that has kept us guessing since the early days is why some people who get the virus don’t suffer much and others become desperately ill. All the more, while the elderly have been particularly hard hit, some— even centenarians(百岁老人)— survive, whereas countless younger people, whose immune systems are supposed to be stronger, have succumbed to it. So what factors give some people a stronger immune system than others, regardless of age? What does it mean if, for example, your partner or child gets sick and you don’t, or vice versa?
We know that our immune systems slowly decline as we age. Doctors call it immunosenescence. It’s slow and insidious (在不知不觉之间加剧的). Think of a photo of yourself from ten years ago versus one taken this afternoon. “You see changes in your face, skin, and hair color,” says Insoo Kang, MD, director of allergy and immunology at the Yale School of Medicine. “It takes time. Same process with your immune system.”
The difference in rate of decline between individuals is one of science’s big mysteries. The immune system is complex, but most of us understand the basics: Our bodies detect an intrude— a virus, bacterium, parasite, or foreign object— and produce white blood cells to fight against the problem. How many of these cells you produce when you’re, say, 73 versus when you were 45 is the million-dollar question. And it’s at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fortunately, we won’t always be in a pandemic. But we can use this one to gain an understanding of how the immune system changes with age and how we might slow the decline and stay stronger in the future.
【1】What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To state a fact in life.
B．To solve a problem.
C．To introduce a topic.
D．To voice an opinion.
【2】What does the underlined part “succumbed to” mean in the second paragraph?
A．Fought against.
B．dealt with.
C．Succeeded in.
D．Died of.
【3】How does the author explain the phenomenon of the immunosenescence?
A．By listing lots of numbers about it.
B．By comparing photos of different ages.
C．By doing some physical research.
D．By making a comparison questionnaire.
【4】What is the best title for this passage?
A．Immune System Declines with Age
B．Immune system and COVID-19
C．Slow the decline of Immune System
D．Stay stronger in the future
24、 When Gogo was just a young pup, his owner Xiao Mei hoped the dog might one day become a service dog and help people. But Gogo had other plans, at least for the first part. He failed at service dog training, but he went on to help millions of people around the world learn how to trust, how to love, and how to surf.
According to Xiao Mei, the dog seemed naturally suited to life as a service dog. He was great with people, especially kids, and he had plenty of energy. But birds were his weakness. He just couldn't seem to stop running after them. And that's not a good quality for a service dog that needs to focus on the person he's helping.
Xiao Mei said at the beginning she was disappointed when Gogo didn't succeed at service dog school. But to her amazement, at just 8 weeks old, Gogo climbed on to a board that had been left in a children's pool, showing his special talent for balance. Gogo let his true skills shine through. Soon, Gogo was making a mark as the beach-loving dog who could hang ten on a surfboard. However, he wasn't finished showing off his special talents yet.
“One day at the beach, he jumped on a surfboard with a 14-year-old boy who had spinal cord injuries,” Xiao Mei said. “It was at that moment that his life purpose to surf with people who are disabled was realized. He's just such an inspiration to everyone — he's got such a strong connection to people, and we see such improvements in the people who he surfs with.”
Gogo now surfs daily with children and adults with special needs. He specializes in helping military veterans with PTSD and children with autism by connecting with them in ways that no one else can.
【1】What do we know about Gogo?
A.He was taught how to surf. B.He has saved millions of people's lives.
C.He has helped many people. D.He succeeded at service dog training.
【2】What was Gogo's biggest shortcoming?
A.Impatience. B.Lack of focus.
C.Not being brave. D.Lacking in modesty.
【3】What made Xiao Mei amazed?
A.Gogo's rapid progress at service dog training. B.Gogo's dropping out of school.
C.Gogo's widespread popularity. D.Gogo's extraordinary talents.
【4】Which statement is true according to the text?
A.Gogo is afraid of birds.
B.Gogo once had a spinal cord injury.
C.Gogo has a unique connection to people with special needs.
D.Gogo didn’t succeed at any thing and disappointed his owner.
25、I used to think my life was perfect. My mom had her dream job and a beautiful office, and I had my own room with a computer and a garden to________ . But one Sunday, everything changed. A hurricane________our neighborhood while we were visiting my grandparents in Raleigh. Our kitchen was destroyed, and our clean and comfortable home was in ruins.
But something________happened. Our neighbors, the Flores family, came to our _______. They helped clear broken pieces and offered us a place to stay. Their_______was most impressive. We had never________spoken to them before, but they __________their home to us and made us feel like family.
We started a new_________of having weekend dinner together. We invited other families from the neighborhood to join us, and our. ________ were filled with laughter and delicious food. It was a beautiful thing to see our_______ come together in the wake of a disaster.
I_______knew Rosica, their daughter, before the hurricane. But she quickly became my friend. She had a gift for _______and our evenings together were filled with adventure and laughter.
Looking back, I realize that the hurricane________unexpected benefit. It brought us closer to our neighbors and ________ our lives in ways we never could have imagined. Sometimes, it takes a(n)________to bring out the best in people.
【1】
A．tend to
B．worry about
C．dream of
D．deal with
【2】
A．visited
B．skipped
C．approached
D．swept
【3】
A．invisible
B．unexpected
C．impossible
D．unlucky
【4】
A．mind
B．knowledge
C．aid
D．sense
【5】
A．belief
B．request
C．wealth
D．kindness
【6】
A．really
B．carefully
C．naturally
D．clearly
【7】
A．sold
B．rented
C．showed
D．opened
【8】
A．business
B．project
C．tradition
D．life
【9】
A．reunions
B．gatherings
C．journeys
D．memories
【10】
A．family
B．volunteers
C．community
D．supporters
【11】
A．soon
B．never
C．already
D．also
【12】
A．fortune telling
B．story telling
C．mind reading
D．house keeping
【13】
A．brought about
B．resulted from
C．made up for
D．got away with
【14】
A．saved
B．controlled
C．enriched
D．recorded
【15】
A．instant
B．effort
C．party
D．disaster
26、某英语报社正面向中学生开展“我的未来生活”主题征文活动，请你根据下图内容和你的想象完成一篇英语短文。要点包括：1．未来工作；2．未来业余生活；3．实现理想的决心。
注意：1．字数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．文中不能出现考生的具体信息。
My life in the future
I often imagine what my life will be like in the future.
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