1、Victor had almost every stamp from 1954 to 2014. He only needed one before his collects _______ .
A. would be completed B. was completed
C. was being completed D. has been completed
2、It is I ________ my parents who ________ to blame for the accident.
A．rather than; are
B．rather than; am
C．more than; am
D．more than; are
3、The price of the beer ______ from 50 cents to $ 4 per liter during the summer seasons.
A.ran B.separated C.ranged D.differed
4、Matter is anything ______.
A．that take up space and have weight
B．which take up space and have weight
C．that takes up space and has weight
D．those take up space and have weight
5、The little boy who got lost decided to remain ________ she was and wait for her mother.
A. what B. how
C. who D. where
6、People living in homes __________ TV is always left on often spend less time reading.
A. that B. which
C. where D. who
7、Even though being a camper has its challenges, I feel it is _______ to camp.
A．enthusiastic
B．literary
C．delighted
D．worthwhile
8、 he thought he was helping us with the work, he was actually in the way.
A.Although B.Unless
C.Because D.When
9、People firmly believe it is _____ to die for national independence on the road of freedom than being slaves of life.
A.worth B.worthless C.worthwhile D.worthy
10、The iPhone 4S is Apple's first major hardware on the market ________ the Oct. 5 death of co-founder Steve Jobs.
A．for
B．to
C．from
D．since
11、Plenty of things can cause stress, and there are such things as good stress and bad stress. Good or normal stress _________ show up when you’re called on in class or when you have to give a report.
A．must
B．might
C．shall
D．would
12、—_______________ I have tried many times, I can't work it out.
—Don't give up and let's have another try together.
A.Since B.Because C.Unless D.Though
13、Instead of playing with his kids, he just sat on the bench because his back ________ badly.
A. wounded B. hurt C. injured D. harmed
14、—Hi, Robert, how are you getting on with your packing? It's time to go.
—I ___________what to take with me. Wait a moment.
A.will have decided B.was deciding C.am deciding D.decided
15、John as well as the other children who ______ no parents ______ good care of in the center.
A. have; is being taken B. have; has taken
C. has; is taken D. has; have been taken
16、___________ worried the agent most was ____________let out the secret.
A．What, that
B．What, who
C．That, who
D．It, who
17、Chances created by the Belt and Road Initiative belong to the world, _______ a promising future shared by mankind.
A．ensured
B．ensuring
C．to ensure
D．having ensured
18、________ a tough challenge though, the Chinese women’s volleyball team won an Olympic title in Rio.
A. Face B. Faced C. Facing D. To face
19、The newly-built school was much bigger than she ______ at first.
A．was thinking
B．thought
C．had thought
D．has thought
20、He plays a very important part in the team, so nobody can ______ him.
A.replace B.reduce C.review D.recognise
21、Almost everyone knows the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”, which means you should not guess the worth or value of something based on how it looks. That message was clear at a recent event called the Human Library Project. The event took place at the Northern Virginia, or NoVa, Community College, outside of Washington. D.C.
The Human Library began 19 years ago in Denmark. It grew from a youth organization called “Stop the Violence”. Today, it is a worldwide movement. At the NoVa event, students got the chance to learn from a person — a “human book” — instead of a library book.
Patricia Cooper organized the event. She said that human books celebrate variety by telling their life stories in an easy-going setting. The goal of the human library is to talk to people in your community who you may otherwise not speak to because you have your own prejudices and hopefully to break down some of these barriers.
This is the third year that NoVa has held such an event. The collection of human books included a civil rights activist, a scientist from the American space agency NASA, and an opera singer.
Artist Brian Dailey was a human book. He spoke about his travels to 113 countries in seven years. Dailey said that, during his travels, he asked people whom he took pictures of for a one-word answer to a series of other words-such as love, freedom and war. He discovered that people in different countries often had very different reactions to the same word.
When Dailey asked people in Africa about the word “war” they used words like justice, liberation and peace. When he asked the same question to people in Syrian refugee (难民) camps, the answer was: “tears, hunger, fear, destruction”.
【1】According to the text, how to understand the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”?
A．Readers may miss a lot if they read a book just between lines.
B．People can learn more life lessons from others in the human library.
C．People can really understand the value of a book in the human library.
D．Readers can't underestimate the worth of a book because of its plain cover
【2】What’s the purpose of organizing the human library?
A．To provide more information for readers
B．To satisfy the needs of the new generation
C．To make people communicate with each other.
D．To improve the environment of the community.
【3】What do we learn from the human book of Brian Dailey?
A．His reactions to different cultures.
B．His international travel experiences.
C．His strong devotion to human rights.
D．His contributions to advances in society.
【4】Which of the following is the suitable title for the text?
A．Don’t Read Books just Between Lines
B．Prefer a Human Book to a Real Book.
C．Enjoy Reading with the Help of Others.
D．Talk with a Fellow Human from This Library.
22、There are thousands of incredible trails (路线) that allow us to get up close to nature. Here are 4 of the best hiking trails in the world.
Lares and Royal Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is unquestionably one of South America’s greatest one.
Lares and Royal Inca Trail, a guided three-day trip in the Lares region, follows an ancient Inca path through Andean forests, up the Huchayccasa pass and through the village of Huacahuasi, with the chance to catch sight of towering Mount Veronica.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity is best explored in the high cloud forests of Monteverde. The reserve has a series of well-marked paths ideal for those keen on an easy slow walk with the chance to see the area’s striking birds and plants up close without having to pack for a multi-day hike.
The Dingle Way, Ireland
Ireland’s Dingle Way trail can be completed in around eight days.
Starting in the town of Tralee, the clockwise path follows narrow roads, taking in the wide sweep of sand at Inch Strand, passing along the clifftops outside Dingle town and heading around the edge of Mount Brandon, the highest peak on the Dingle Peninsula.
Armenia and the Silk Road
Armenia’s beautiful natural landscapes are best explored on foot.
The 11-day Armenia and the Silk Road trip takes in some of its finest routes, connecting the UNESCO protected monasteries (修道院) of Sanahin and Haghpat, passing over limestone peaks and through green forests, with the opportunity to hike in the wild Geghama Mountains and climb to the top of Aragats, the country’s tallest mountain.
【1】Where can people reach if he follows the route of the Inca Trail?
A．Macchu Picchu.
B．Dingle town.
C．Inch Strand.
D．Geghama Mountains.
【2】What can people see in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
A．Different clouds.
B．Attractive wildlife.
C．A pine forest.
D．Well-designed paths.
【3】Which trip takes the longest time to complete?
A．Lares and Royal Inca Trail.
B．Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
C．The Dingle Way.
D．Armenia and the Silk Road.
23、Ways to Build Resilience(韧性)
Being resilient isn’t about avoiding misfortune, but rather how we respond to it. Resilience means doing well in the face of risk or adversity. Recently we’ve all needed to draw on our resilience. “We all get exhausted from time to time, and the pandemic has drained(耗尽) the resilience capacity of nearly everyone, at one time or another,” says Ann Masten, PhD, a professor of child development at the University of Minnesota. 【1】 To build resilience, the experts suggest the following:
Nurture relationships.
Set up and maintain a support network before you need it, says Michael Ungar, PhD, author of Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success. 【2】 And if you want your friends and family to support your resilience, remember to support theirs too.
Find a sense of purpose.
“When somebody needs you, you just cope with stress that much better,” Ungar says. Your sense of purpose doesn’t have to come from school or work. 【3】 For example, you can grow a backyard vegetable garden or clean up litter in a neighborhood park.
【4】
Resilience usually refers to how we handle serious adversity, Masten says, but our reactions to big problems may be informed partly by the many smaller setbacks we face in daily -life.“ Every day stress probably helps us learn how to handle bigger challenges and gradually optimize(优化) our adaptive systems,” she says.
Embrace changes.
【5】 By learning how to become more adaptable we’ll be better equipped to respond when faced with a life crisis. Resilient people often utilize these events as an opportunity to branch out in new directions, which is a growth mindset while some people may be crushed by quick or abrupt changes. Highly resilient individuals are able to adapt and thrive.
A．Believe in your own abilities.
B．Flexibility is an essential part of resilience.
C．Don’t try to get rid of misfortune completely.
D．It can also come from hobbies or volunteer projects.
E．Even if we consider ourselves resilient, we may need a booster dose(加强针) in especially hard times.
F．When adversity strikes, a supportive friend with good listening skills can make a big difference.
G．They can be learned whether you are going through a tough time now or you want to be prepared for the next one.
24、The National Gallery
Description:
The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.
Layout:
The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th- to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.
The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronese.
The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.
The East Wing houses 18th- to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Opening Hours:
The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.
Getting There:
Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk), Leicester Square (3-minute walk), Embankment (7-minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).
【1】Where is the National Gallery?
A.on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London.
B.on the south side of Trafalgar Square in London.
C.on the west side of Trafalgar Square in London.
D.on the east side of Trafalgar Square in London.
【2】In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?
A.The 13th. B.The 17th. C.The 18th. D.The 20th.
【3】Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?
A.In the East Wing. B.In the main West Wing.
C.In the Sainsbury Wing. D.In the North Wing.
【4】Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?
A.Piccadilly Circus B.Leicester Square C.Embankment D.Charing Cross
25、Over the years, thanks to my life’s obstacles, I understood the meaning of faith and the strong will to survive. It was Hurricane Ike that made me fully ____ the beauty of our strength and a human’s motivation to ____.
Mom had a two-week ____ in summer. While we enjoyed our holiday in Southeast Texas, we didn’t realize the fact that Ike ____ cause months and likely years of “labor”. By September 7th, the “eyes of Texas” were watching Hurricane Ike more ____, making the typical mad rush for last-minute hurricane ____. Two days later, both oil and ice were in ____ demand.
In the early hours of September 11th, some neighbors were planning to ____ the storm in their homes, ____others were making final preparations to get away. At first, we decided to stay. But that afternoon, the Houston-Galveston area would be on the more ____ side of the storm. Mom and I packed some of our most ____ belongings in the car and ____ the East Texas town of Lufkin.
As Ike pushed farther inland, we ____ power in Lufkin. On Sunday, our next-door neighbor told us via cell phone that our ____ had remained well. Our hopes could not have been ____. But a few hours later, the neighbors reported that our brick chimney had ____, and it was sitting on our living room, ____ a hole in the roof between two skylights (天窗).
We wouldn’t be allowed to return home ____ September 17th. I climbed upstairs, and looked toward the hole in the roof which showed a beautiful blue sky. Without hesitation, I shouted, “Wow! A third skylight!” My neighbors could not believe I was making jokes ____ crying, but ____ is always good medicine. It was with that joke that I knew, given time, everything would be okay.
【1】A. observe B. explore C. appreciate D. improve
【2】A. recover B. apologize C. work D. change
【3】A. meeting B. journey C. schedule D. vacation
【4】A. must B. might C. would D. should
【5】A. closely B. constantly C. warningly D. differently
【6】A. adventure B. supplies C. equipment D. reports
【7】A. basic B. pure C. neat D. high
【8】A. put away B. get through C. test out D. suffer from
【9】A. since B. when C. while D. until
【10】A. awesome B. abundant C. peaceful D. dangerous
【11】A. precious B. concrete C. available D. potential
【12】A. set out B. headed for C. settled down D. watched out
【13】A. lost B. reduced C. produced D. provided
【14】A. garden B. pool C. house D. yard
【15】A. clearer B. higher C. lower D. wilder
【16】A. passed B. stood C. followed D. gone
【17】A. digging B. filling C. leaving D. kicking
【18】A. by B. before C. after D. until
【19】A. in spite of B. instead of C. apart from D. in terms of
【20】A. laughter B. will C. strength D. faith
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段文字，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As is known to all, the traffic is very poor and heavy. The bus or the train is really crowded. Every time I go home from my company or leave home for my company, I have to accept such a hard experience though I have been used to it.
On a cold December morning in 2020, I boarded a bus with my four bags which were large. Luckily, there were two empty seats left. About one hour later, a well-dressed young guy got on and took the seat next to mine. I was cautious. I would often come across guys who were eager to talk to a girl travelling on her own. So I was not surprised when he spoke up.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Rampur Bushehr,” I replied briefly and put on my earphones to enjoy some music or to avoid talking with him. He did not bother me after that as if he had known my idea.
It started to rain and cold water was dropping through the roof right on to my lap. Seeing that, the guy emptied a plastic shopping bag full of clothes, which he pushed into his travel bag. He then handed me the plastic bag. I accepted it with a sheepish (困窘的) “thanks” before spreading it on my lap.
Minutes later, the bus broke down! The conductor announced we would have to move to another bus that would reach us shortly, and that there would be no more buses after that, since there had been heavy snowfalls. All the passengers of the bus got off and stood on the side of the road, ready to rush into the next bus. The conductor unwillingly helped me get off the bus with my luggage and I too waited with other passengers.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When the bus finally arrived, it had many passengers already.
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As the bus left for my hometown, I looked around for the guy.
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