1、Great changes ______ in China in the past 20 years.
A. took place B. have taken place
C. were taken place D. have been taken place
2、______ down the TV—Granny is sleeping in the next room.
A.Turning B.To turn C.Turned D.Turn
3、______the classic Shi Ji, the only great historical works I had been exposed to were Homer’s epic poems.
A．Superior to
B．Prior to
C．Due to
D．Similar to
4、________ why he went there, he said he was sent to be trained for a space flight.
A．Being asked
B．Asked
C．Having asked
D．Asking
5、In the________of further evidence,the police were unable to solve the murder in a short term.
A.presence B.charge C.control D.absence
6、 The real reason why prices ____ , and still are, too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.
A. were B. will be
C. have been D. had been
7、He wrote a letter ________ he explained what had happened in the accident.
A. what B. which
C. where D. how
8、She has two sons, both of ________ graduated from Harvard University.
A．who
B．them
C．whom
D．they
9、If we ______ take environmental problems seriously, the earth ______ worse and worse.
A．don’t; won’t be
B．won’t; isn’t
C．won’t; is
D．don’t; will be
10、John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of ________ are family members.
A．them B．that
C．which D．whom
11、This is a very interesting book．I’ll buy it ________.
A．no matter how it may cost B．how may it cost
C．how much may it cost D．however much it may cost
12、The doctor couldn't answer the question_____ the patient could survive that night.
A．if
B．that
C．whether
D．what
13、Tom made a small cage _____ the little injured bird till it could fly.
A. keep B. kept
C. keeping D. to keep
14、Peter, one of my colleagues, drove too fast, ____made us nervous.
A.who B.which C.what D.that
15、If this information is not relevant the question, the examiner will not consider it.
A. from B. with C.for D. to
16、Public schools in the United States have to be ____about religion, even though they close for holidays like Christmas.
A.negative B.neutral C.pessimistic D.passive
17、5G has faster data transmission, lower delay and stronger mobility ______ the conventional 4G.
A.in charge of B.in contrast to C.in defense of D.in proportion to
18、Actually all the empty apartments in downtown areas have been rent at______ high prices.
A. extremely B. constantly C. approximately D. frequently
19、Helen was kinder to her youngest son, which made the others _______ him.
A.to be envied B.envied C.to envy D.envy
20、The school is a Chinese teacher for the new term who masters the English language perfectly.
A. searching B. in the search of
C. in search D. in search of
21、“Have you checked the oil in the car, Ted?” My father used to say to me. Sometimes our phone calls would begin and end with an only inquiry (询问) about the oil, without asking anything else. Fathers have lots of love to give, but it’s often provided through useful advice. In my experience, it’s mostly about the car.
Why can’t fathers just say “I love you” or “It’s great to see you”? Why can’t the sentences “I care about you” and“ You made my life better from the moment you were born” be heard? Because fathers tend to express their true feelings indirectly. You just have to understand the language — Fatherlish.
When I was 17 years old, I went on my first road trip in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold early morning to say goodbye. “Roads are dangerous,” he said, “so don’t try driving faster than a horse. And remember to take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for oil, you really should check the oil.” At the time I thought his speech was pretty funny and old.
Dad’s long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that if I had owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, I would have understood that the speech that I always laughed at was simply Dad’s way to express love and care.
【1】What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A．The author wanted to buy a new car badly.
B．The author forgot to check the oil regularly.
C．The author’s father expressed his love differently.
D．The author’s father preferred to make phone calls.
【2】Why does the author mention his first road trip?
A．To show the danger of the trip.
B．To tell a very exciting experience.
C．To explain the rules of driving.
D．To present his father’s hidden love.
【3】Which of the following can best describe the author’s father?
A．Humorous.
B．Caring.
C．Funny.
D．Boring.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．The Fatherlish language
B．The habit of driving an old car
C．Father’s helpful advice
D．Annoying phone calls
22、The Strangest Jobs in the World
You may be tired of a 9 - to -5 job. Or you may be looking for something different to do. You won’t believe what some of these people do for a living. Check out these strangest jobs and tell us if you could handle doing any of them.
Watching Paint Dry
This may be one of the most boring jobs in the world. The paint company hires people to watch paint dry. They need to take note of the changing colors and have to examine the changes under a microscope (显微镜) as well as on the walls.
Iceberg (冰山) Mover
This job appeared after the Titanic tragedy (悲剧) in 1912. Iceberg movers remove icebergs and prevent any further accidents. Using satellites and airplanes, the movers search the seas for ice-bergs. And if any are found, they pull the iceberg to an area where it won’t be in the way. Pulling an iceberg can take up to 72 hours. This is because the boat needs ten hours to reach a speed of just one mile per hour.
Luggage Organizer
There are many camp activities for children in New York. Mothers are now inviting luggage organizers to pack their kids’ bags. To hire an organizer costs around US $250 an hour. It can take up to four hours to be fully packed and ready. US $1, 000 to pay somebody to pack your kids’ bags, is it worth it？
【1】What is the aim of the job of an iceberg mover？
A．To be in memory of the movie Titanic.
B．To test the speed of bats pulling icebergs.
C．To prevent any more accidents on the sea.
D．To do a search for life in the sea.
【2】What kind of job is the job of watching paint dry？
A．It is very boring and needs patience.
B．Its salary is higher than other jobs.
C．The employees only need to watch the colors.
D．Many creatures are examined under a microscope.
【3】What can we learn about the job of luggage organizer from the text？
A．It is suitable for children to do.
B．It is expensive to hire one organizer.
C．It is a full-time job.
D．It is an easy job.
23、Wonderful Destinations You Can Explore in the World
While travel is still just a dream for many, we know that some of you are now eager to pencil in your next adventure. We are now taking bookings for our 2021 and 2022 tours, offering the following destinations.
The Dolomite Mountains in Italy
8 days; September 6, 2021
Go on a gentle outdoor tour through the impressive Dolomite Mountains where scientists investigate several scientific phenomena including geology, ecology, deep time and astronomy.
The gateway to the solar system in Iceland
8 days; November 20, 2021
Visit the sites where scientists test space mission in the world. You will visit remote lava fields, glaciers and Mars rover (巡视器) test sites to explore how technology can help us research other worlds, as well as adapt to our own climate challenges.
The Fjords of Norway
7 days; January 18, 2022
Explore the Fjords of Norway as you start the winter voyage to watch the wonderful northern lights and underwater life of the Arctic. Learn about the science behind the northern lights, watch whales from the sea, try your hand at dog sledding or simply relax around a campfire under the stars.
The volcanic fields in Italy
8 days; September 3, 2021
Experience the beauty and power of two of the world’s most impressive active volcanoes on Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli. Explore the Aeolian Islands of Lipari and Vulcano while enjoying scenic landscapes and Italian warmth.
Whether you are ready to book or just want to carry on dreaming for now, we expect you to enjoy looking through some of the new tours we have created. For more information on all our new tours for 2021 and 2022, visit www. new scientist. com/tours.
【1】What do the first two destinations have in common?
A．They are main lava fields.
B．They focus on science.
C．They open on the same day.
D．They are space mission bases.
【2】What can visitors do in the Fjords of Norway?
A．Feed whales from the sea.
B．See the wonders of the Arctic.
C．Enter the gateway to the solar system.
D．Explore sea life in the company of scientists.
【3】Where can visitors explore active volcanoes?
A．In Mars rover test sites.
B．In the Fjords of Norway.
C．On Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli.
D．On the Dolomite Mountains and Aeolian Islands.
24、Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I took a fare (出租车乘客) at 2:30 AM. When I arrived to collect, standing on the sideway was a small woman in her 80’s with a big suitcase.
After I helped her into the taxi, she gave me an address, and asked, “Could you drive through downtown?” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly. “I don’t mind,” she said, “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院).” I looked in-the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were wet. I quietly reached over and shut off the meter (计价表). “What route would you like me to take?” I asked.
For the next two hours, we drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newly married. She had me stop in front of a shabby house where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow in front of a particular building and sat staring into the darkness, saying nothing. At last, she said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
We drove in silence to the destination. It was a grey low building.
“How much do I owe you?” she asked, reaching into her purse. “Nothing,” I said. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly, and whispered a “Thank you”. I squeezed her hand and walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I didn’t pick up any more passengers but drove aimlessly lost in thought. What if that woman had come across an impatient driver? What if I had refused to drive through downtown? Great moments often catch us unaware, beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.
【1】What caused the author to shut off the meter?
A．His distrust of the fare.
B．His pity for the woman.
C．The breakdown of the meter.
D．The cold weather at midnight.
【2】What wạs the aim of the woman’s ride through downtown?
A．To find a place to settle down.
B．To reach the destination on time.
C．To kill time before the hospice opened.
D．To see the city for the last time.
【3】What can we learn from the story?
A．Don’t give up and never lose hope.
B．People should respect each other.
C．A small act of kindness brings people great joy.
D．Strangers are family you haven’t known yet.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．A taxi ride I’ll never forget
B．My strange driving experience
C．The ending of an old woman’s life
D．An old woman passenger and her life
25、It's a memorable period when I lost a long time job. It happened in 2004, when our company announced the job _________, facing the global economic crisis. We all _________ the insurance company we worked for was not as _________ as it used to be. Then, one day, I entered my office and was _________ I got fired.
During that week, I did almost nothing to change my situation, _________ renewing my old contacts with writers that I built when I worked as an experienced _________ many years ago. Beyond this, I remained a _________ unemployed loser. Soon enough, I received an order from a writer. Then I was _________ by a few more people who needed my services, and gradually my reputation recovered.
Though this _________ job couldn't support me long. I could make ends meet while __________ a job. During my hard times, I made the __________ of a man from Japan, who wanted to have his novel translated into English quickly, and I __________ that. We worked together for a while. He inspired me to find new opportunities from __________ companies instead of the same ones. I started to look at the world from another __________; I figured out what I truly wanted, and __________ the thought that “the man is for work, not the work for the man”.
【1】
A．training
B．advertisement
C．cut
D．loss
【2】
A．expected
B．realized
C．promised
D．suspected
【3】
A．responsible
B．influential
C．profitable
D．attractive
【4】
A．warned
B．reminded
C．convinced
D．informed
【5】
A．except
B．without
C．like
D．despite
【6】
A．editor
B．agent
C．insurer
D．translator
【7】
A．low
B．confused
C．useless
D．sensitive
【8】
A．praised
B．reached
C．inspired
D．caught
【9】
A．relaxing
B．literary
C．temporary
D．challenging
【10】
A．resigning from
B．dreaming of
C．keeping up
D．hunting for
【11】
A．acquaintance
B．impression
C．assessment
D．celebration
【12】
A．accepted
B．chosen
C．repeated
D．rejected
【13】
A．developing
B．distinct
C．potential
D．similar
【14】
A．approach
B．instruction
C．angle
D．background
【15】
A．possessed
B．supported
C．appreciated
D．quit
26、假如你是李华，是一名英语专业的学生，即将大学毕业。你从报纸上看到某出版社正在招聘英语编辑，你有意应聘。请写一封100词左右的求职信，内容如下：
1．你的个人简历；
2．你选择这份工作的理由；
3．你应聘成功后的决心。
注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2．信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam，
I have learned from the newspaper that some English editors are needed in your company.
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Yours，
Li Hua