1、The teacher didn’t feel like ________them on the spot.
A．correcting
B．correct
C．to correct
D．corrected
2、— The movie starts at 8:30, and we can have a quick bite before we go.
— ________. See you at 8:10.
A．So long
B．No wonder
C．Good luck
D．Sounds great
3、Dunhuang used to be a marketplace _____everybody came and were able to purchase silk, tea, porcelain(瓷器)…
A. which B. that C. when D. where
4、Only when he reached the tea-house _________ it was the same place he’d been in last year.
A.he realized B.he did realize
C.realized he D.did he realize
5、When I woke up that night, I found myself ______ on the ground.
A．lie
B．be lying
C．was lying
D．lying
6、The officer gave a command that each of them ______ at seven o’clock.
A. Come B. would come
C. shall come D. came
7、Some classical music, _______ softly, can be gentle and help put one in the calming state of mind when just lying down to sleep.
A. playing B. played
C. having played D. to play
8、The young couple danced to great music, ________ a well-lived day.
A．concluding
B．concluded
C．surrounding
D．surrounded
9、_________ Storybooks do you have?
—Three.
A．How old
B．How much
C．How many
D．How far
10、____________ matters most in learning English is enough practice.
A. Why B. That
C. Which D. What
11、The new stadium being built for the next Asian Games will be______ the present one.
A. as three times big as B. three times as big as
C. as big as three times D. as big three times as
12、All that can be eaten ________ eaten up.
A．have been
B．had been
C．has been
D．are being
13、Awareness of how much we _________ social media can help us step away from it and communicate with each other better.
A．max out
B．pop up
C．rely on
D．switch on
14、I am sorry, but I didn't mean to keep you waiting here so long. Can you ________ me?
A. hesitate B. forgive
C. apologize D. satisfy
15、My car needs________but I forgot________it to the repair shop.
A．to repair; to take
B．repairing; to take
C．to be repaired; taking
D．repairing; taking
16、He is an outstanding scholar who got his achievements recognized internationally ________.
A．on the move
B．to his heart's content
C．in his own right
D．on the edge of his seat
17、Body language can________ a lot about your mood, so standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.
A．break down
B．give away
C．put off
D．pick up
18、He could see the tall chimneys of the factory ______.
A. from distance B. in distance
C. in the distance D. to a distance
19、Jim entered the competition without much hope,not expecting he would__________the first prize!
A.come up with B.put up with C.catch up with D.end up with
20、We __________ each other the first time we met, because we have so much in common.
A．wound up
B．referred to
C．clicked with
D．turned to
21、Now, an increasing number of cities are suspending recycling services, partly out of fear that workers might contact the coronavirus from one another while sorting through used water bottles, food containers and boxes. One solution: Let robots do the job.
Since the coronavirus took hold in the United States last month, AMP Robotics has seen a “significant” increase in orders for its robots that use artificial intelligence to sort through recycled material, and weed out trash. Some facilities that were looking at getting one or two robots are now saying, “We need quite a bit more.” The Colorado company’s chief executive, Matanya Horowitz said, “It’s all moving quite fast.”
Before the pandemic, automation had been gradually replacing human work in a range of jobs, from call centers to warehouses and grocery stores, as companies looked to cut labor costs and improve profit.
But labor and robotics experts say social-distancing directives, which are likely to continue in some form after the crisis become less strong, could cause more industries to accelerate their use of automation. And long-lasting worries about job losses or a broad unease about having machines control vital aspects of daily life could disappear as society sees the benefits of restructuring workplaces in ways that minimize close human contact.
Recycling is one industry that may be altered permanently by the pandemic. Some workers, who earn as little as $10 an hour, have been concerned about coming to work during the crisis and some cities have been competing to find enough protective gear (防护装备) for all of their employees. Federal health officials have assured them that the risks of transmission from household refuse is low. But workers in recycling facilities often work side by side sorting material, making social distancing difficult.
At AMP Robotics, executives like Mr. Horowitz say their robots will enable recycling facilities to space out their employees, who stand at conveyor belts weeding through the used plastic and paper.
【1】What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A．The pandemic becomes less strong.
B．Robots are in greater demand now.
C．Recycling services aren’t satisfying.
D．Unemployment is sharply on the rise.
【2】How do people feel about automation after the pandemic?
A．Panicked.
B．Doubtful.
C．Appreciative.
D．Unconcerned.
【3】In which aspect will robots help most in recycling industry?
A．Sorting out recycled material.
B．Minimizing close human contact.
C．Replacing the jobs of cheap labor.
D．Producing enough protective gear.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．Pandemic accelerates automation.
B．Robots cause severe unemployment.
C．Recycling industry is changing.
D．Social distancing is still important.
22、Happy people have habits you can introduce into your everyday life. Here are some of them. They surround themselves with other happy people.
Joy can spread. Researchers of the Framingham Heart Study who studied the spread of happiness over 20 years found that those who are surrounded by happy people are more likely to become happy in the future. 【1】
They try to be happy.
Yes. It’s as simple as it sounds. 【2】 According to two studies recently published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, those who actively tried to feel happier in the studies reported the highest level of positive moods(心情), making a case for thinking yourself happy.
They are mindful of the good.
【3】 However, happy people give attention to their smaller victories, too. “When we take time to notice the things that go right, it means we’re getting a lot of little rewards throughout the day,” says Susan Weinschenk, a Ph.D.in Psychology.
They devote some of their time to giving.
Even though there are only 24 hours in a day, positive people fill some of that time doing good for others, which, in return, does some good for the do-gooders themselves. A long-term research project called Americans’ Changing Lires found a series of benefits associated with altruism(利他主义).【4】People of all ages who volunteered were happier and experienced better physical health and less depression.
【5】
“When you listen, you open up your ability to take in more knowledge,” writes David Mezzapelle, author of Contagious Optimism. Good listening is a skill that strengthens relationships and leads to more satisfying experiences. A good listener may walk away from a conversation feeling as if their presence served a purpose, which is closely connected with increased happiness.
A．They make a point to listen.
B．They smile when they mean it.
C．Just trying to be happy can lift your spirits.
D．Volunteer work was good for both mental and physical health.
E．This is reason enough to spend more time with cheerful people.
F．It’s important to celebrate great hard earned accomplishments.
G．Happy people take the time to appreciate these easy-to-come-by pleasures.
23、Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—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 cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 525 7333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 525 7333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked 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 on + 65 6737 1668.
【1】If you need to find the bus number, you may call ________.
A. + 65 6737 1668 B. 6552 8888
C. 1800 525 7333 D. 6552 2222
【2】You can use an EZ-Link card to take ________.
A. only trains B. both buses and trains
C. only rental cars D. both buses and taxis
【3】The underlined word “hassle” refers to ________.
A. trouble B. fun
C. sight D. money
【4】The biggest advantage of renting a car in Singapore is that ________.
A. it is much safer B. it is much cheaper
C. you can save much time D. you can see much more
24、Jessica Long, from Baltimore, Maryland, USA is a champion by all definitions of the word. She is one of the world’s most decorated swimmers. Jessica was the youngest athlete to win a Paralympics (残奥会) medal. But her path to becoming a champion has been anything but easy.
Jessica was born in Irkutsk, Russia with a severe and rare disease — fibular hemimelia (腓侧半肢畸形). This means that part of her leg bones was missing or abnormal. Because of that, her young mother placed her in a Russian orphanage (孤儿院), fearing she could not care for Jessica.
Fortunately, she was adopted by an American family when she was 13 months old. She required 25 different surgeries to help her leg condition. But unfortunately, both of her legs had to be removed when she was just 18 months old. Jessica learned to walk with artificial legs. As a child, she took to sports including gymnastics, cheerleading, ice skating, biking and rock climbing.
She began swimming at her grandparents’ house when she was 6. She started competitive swimming about 4 years later. She did really well in swimming. Shortly after she started competing, Jessica was selected as Maryland’s Female Swimmer of the Year with a Disability. Even though Jessica was annoyed with her physical limitations, she was encouraged to enter her first Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. She won three gold medals in swimming at 12! But she did not rest on her success.
Jessica has gone on to win 23 medals for Team USA at the Paralympics! While she began her career out of anger and annoyance, she now has a positive force on a mission to inspire the next generation of Paralympians! Her attitude and growth have been keys to her success. Jessica always believed she could do anything. As she says, “The only disability in life is a negative attitude.”
【1】What happened to Jessica when she was a baby?
A．She was abandoned in the wild.
B．She had 25 operations on her leg.
C．She had her legs cut because of a disease.
D．She was adopted by a Russian family.
【2】When did Jessica begin to receive professional swimming training?
A．At the age of 4.
B．At the age of 6.
C．At the age of 10.
D．At the age of 12.
【3】What can we infer about Jessica from the text?
A．She was the youngest athlete in US history.
B．She has set a good example to Paralympians.
C．She has won 23 gold medals in Paralympics.
D．She took part in several sports in Paralympics.
【4】What does the author want to tell us?
A．Difficult the first time, easy the second.
B．Never hit a man when he is down.
C．A common danger causes common action.
D．Nothing is impossible to a determined heart.
25、 Erin suffered serious concussion (震荡) after car accident. And it left her with motion sickness, difficulty concentrating, and no ________ to read or watch TV. Erin, a typically very motivated and active person, found all the period of recovery extremely ________. It was Pippy, a pig she and her husband had ________ a few months before the accident, that saved her ________.
Because pigs are social, emotional ________ that have emotions just like we do, Pippy played an important role in Erin’s ________: “She knew I was in emotional pain, even if I wasn’t crying or acting sad. She ________ me the whole time I was stuck at home. If I was on the couch, she wanted to be in my lap (膝盖) or ________ alongside me. Pippy knew I was down. She knew I was ________.”
Once Erin recovered, she and her husband found they ________ Pippy so much that they wanted to adopt another pig. That’s when they learned that there is a huge ________ for pig rescue in the United States. Most people who adopt ________ don’t know what they’re getting into, and fewer than five percent of adopted pigs end up staying with their ________ adopters.
“These poor animals are being ________ abandoned,” says Erin. “We were so concerned and ________ by the problem that, after we adopted our second pig, Boris, we decided to ________ a pig rescue, Hog Haven Farm. Pigs are far more amazing than most people ________. They’re one of the most emotionally ________ creatures on earth—right up there with humans.”
Erin and her husband have now ________ more than 150 pigs, 86 of which ________ with them at their pig rescue in Deer Trail, Colorado.
【1】A.time B.ability C.fun D.will
【2】A.succeeding B.interesting C.challenging D.embarrassing
【3】A.hunted B.inspected C.appreciated D.adopted
【4】A.money B.life C.career D.effort
【5】A.animals B.partners C.strangers D.colleagues
【6】A.power B.item C.identity D.recovery
【7】A.watched over B.waited for C.spied on D.came across
【8】A.rushing B.climbing C.lying D.wandering
【9】A.struggling B.escaping C.surviving D.boring
【10】A.affected B.loved C.admired D.
reserved
【11】A.survey B.base C.series D.need
【12】A.pets B.dogs C.pigs D.cats
【13】A.original B.unfair C.active D.fancy
【14】A.actually B.exactly C.generous D.constantly
【15】A.sensitive B.upset C.confident D.grateful
【16】A.dislike B.found C.select D.decorate
【17】A.ignore B.prefer C.imagine D.recognize
【18】A.generous B.stubborn C.selfish D.intelligent
【19】A.rescued B.deserted C.discovered D.raised
【20】A.join B.meet C.live D.connect
26、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Henry来信说由于最近很多人患了新冠病毒肺炎(COVID-19)，他很是担心，询问你的情况并请教一些预防建议。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
1. 你的情况；
2. 你的预防建议；
3. 其他。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的格式已为你写好。
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