1、There is a beautiful Chinese song called I Came Over the Ocean to See You. Why not do that in reality on this Valentine’s Day? Keep your plan a secret and ______suddenly.
A. show up B. cut in
C. show off D. cut down
2、 ________nothing to do with us.
A.What she did have B.What she did is
C.What did she do has D.What she has done has
3、Being a popular actor or model, a so-called glamorous job, can be a quite hard life, with a lot of travelling ________ heavy schedules.
A.on account of B.on behalf of C.in regard to D.in relation to
4、We had a good many anxious worries but everything all right in the end.
A.turned down B.turned on C.turned out D.turned to
5、—What do you think of Betty?
— Lovely, though she ______ be naughty sometimes.
A．should
B．must
C．can
D．need
6、We had hardly got to the station __________it began no rain.
A. until B. since
C. while D. when
7、______ a little earlier, you could have got a copy of his latest book.
A. If you would arrive B. If you arrived
C. Should you arrive D. Had you arrived
8、We talked about the things and persons_________we remembered in the school.
A．which
B．that
C．who
D．whom
9、The class teacher was anxious to hear one of his top students _____ because of family move．
A．will leave B．is leaving
C．was leaving D．has left
10、To be honest, the role John plays in this film doesn’t come up to my , though he is one of my favorite actors.
A．excuses
B．explanations
C．experiences
D．expectations
11、________was beyond their expectation was that they finally reached a place________sold drinks and other small articles.
A．It; which
B．It; where
C．What; which
D．What; where
12、Yang Zhenning, ____ one of the greatest scientists, won the Noble Prize for Physics.
A．consider
B．considering
C．to consider
D．considered
13、My Australian friends invited me to a barbecue last weekend，________ was really very kind of them．
A.that B.who C.when D.which
14、The efforts made by researchers ____ possible the appearance of a new life-saving medicine.
A.were made B.made
C.made it D.were made it
15、Green hand as he is, his lack of experience is ________by a willingness to learn.
A.bewildered B.balanced
C.delighted D.presented
16、My daughter is not present at the award ceremony, so I will receive the prize _______ her.
A．on behalf of
B．in honor of
C．on account of
D．in favor of
17、One day we will manage to _____the world ______this terrible disease.
A. rid, from B. rid, of C. rid, out D. rid, in
18、Much to my _____, she still remember my name!
A.astonished B.astonishing C.astonishment D.astonish
19、Experts suggest that young parents ______ some time to communicate with their children instead of spending much time playing games on the phone.
A. set aside B. put away
C. make up D. account for
20、Bring an umbrella with you__________ it rains.
A．in case
B．in no case
C．in any case
D．in this case
21、 A healthy lifestyle is one that is full of healthy choices and behavior. It helps you keep physical and mental health and helps you live longer. Generally speaking, the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle may include physical activity, a healthy diet, low stress and healthy habits. 【1】
【2】It helps to reduce your risk of diseases, such as cancer, and diabetes, and helps you control your weight. In children, physical activity also builds confidence. As part of a healthy lifestyle, adults should take part in moderate(适度的)to intense aerobic exercises and muscle-strengthening activities regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, such as walking, bicycling, playing tennis. swimming or aerobics.
Eating a healthy diet can help you prevent disease and keep a healthy weight. This means eating a range of whole foods from the different food groups. Overall, a healthy diet is high in plant-based foods and low in sugary and high fat foods. Meat can be part of a healthy diet if it is eaten in moderation.【3】
Although stress is a natural human reaction designed to keep you out of danger, there are negative health consequences to dealing with long term stress.【4】 In order to manage your stress, you need to learn what causes it and how you can deal with it. Ways to deal with unavoidable stress include exercise and talking to family or friends.
A healthy lifestyle includes healthy habits. This means protecting your skin from the sun, getting regular health check-ups and avoiding substance abuse. Smoking and tobacco use are unhealthy because they increase your risk of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. 【5】. It can damage your liver, cause cancer and hurt loved ones.
A.Your lifestyle should support a healthy weight, so remain active daily.
B.These factors help reduce the risk of diseases and increase your quality of life.
C.For a longer and better life, put together your plan for a healthy lifestyle.
D.Eating a wide variety of healthy food will help cover your nutritional(营养的) needs.
E.Physical activity is a key part of becoming and staying healthy.
F.Drinking too much alcohol is also an unhealthy habit.
G.Preventing and managing stress is important if you want to live a healthy lifestyle.
22、The Right Electric Bike For You
The bicycle fever is back, but this time it has gone electric. According to NPD Group which tracks the bicycle industry, electric bike sales have more than doubled since 2019. And their popularity is still on the rise. Confirm your need and pick the electric bike that’s best for you.
MODEL | WHAT’S IT FOR? | WHO’S IT FOR? |
| ◆Such e-bikes are designed to make short trips, adding to the rider’s comfort and ability to see. The electric assistance allows you to travel easily and comfortably. | ◆Those looking for alternatives to driving around the town. They’re lighter than most motorcycles. making them perfect for carrying groceries and laptops. |
| ◆These e-bikes use the same light structure and narrow wheels as conventional touring bikes. The electric motor makes it possible to cover longer distances. | ◆Riders who are eager for more challenging cycling or want to extend the riding distance. The riding position may discourage those with back or neck pain. |
RadWagon 4 | ◆With strong structure and fat wheels, they transport relatively heavy loads, which can be equipped with a seat or rack (支架). | ◆Anyone who would prefer to transport large loads of groceries or packages(or even small kids) with something other than a car. |
Ancheer EM | ◆With stronger structure, bigger wheels, and suspension systems that absorb the impact of rough rides, they can handle rough landscapes. | ◆Someone who wants to experience the excitement of riding down dirt tracks but also wants a bit help from an electric motor. |
【1】Which magazine is this text probably taken from?
A．Techlife News.
B．Muscle & Fitness.
C．How It Works.
D．Consumer Reports.
【2】Which is most suitable for someone who wants to challenge long-range tours?
A．Swagtron EB5.
B．Specialized Turbo.
C．RadWagon 4.
D．Ancheer EM.
【3】What can we learn about the electric bikes?
A．Designs of ‘electric bikes are based on travel purposes.
B．Electric bikes are more popular than conventional bikes.
C．Riders of these electric bikes put speed in the first place.
D．The trend of electric bikes replacing cars can’t be prevented.
23、If you’re looking for competitions, don’t sweat it. You have arrived at the right place wherein you’ll be updated on the latest competitions which require participation on the Internet. These competitions don’t charge any fee, and what’s more, they accept individuals from any part of the world. You can click the name of each listed contest, which is a link. It will direct you to a web page where you will get more detailed information on how to register or participate.
Writer Contest
Genre (类型): Sci-fi and fantasy. They don’t accept poetry or children’s stories.
Length: About 17,000 words
Prize: $5,000 for the grand prize winner at the end of the year
Deadline: The quarterly contest ends on September 30
Creative Writing Ink Competition
Submission (提交) of poems only. You can submit multiple entries.
Theme: Open
Length: Up to 40 lines
Prizes: Publication on the website and a voucher worth £10
Deadline: Last day of every month
12th Casa Africa Essay Contest
Theme: Climate Change in Africa
“Casa Africa gives the focus of the 12th essay contest to climate change, its effects, future trends and, especially, the way in which this threat is being fought.”
Length: 15,000-20,000 words
Prize: €2,000
Deadline: September 17 each year
Yale Drama Series
Prizes: $10,000, a staged reading at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater and publication of the entry by Yale University Press
Length: Full-length plays of over 65 pages
Submissions must be original and not professionally produced. Translations, musicals and children’s plays aren’t accepted.
Deadline: August 15 each year
【1】What should a participant do?
A．Pay some entry fees.
B．Submit an entry online.
C．Register on this web page.
D．Email to get relevant information.
【2】Which competition is held most frequently?
A．Writer Contest.
B．Yale Drama Series.
C．12th Casa Africa Essay Contest.
D．Creative Writing Ink Competition.
【3】Who might Yale Drama Series attract?
A．Those working as a translator.
B．Those experts in creating short plays.
C．Those wanting their work to be published.
D．Those good at writing children’s literature.
24、Years of research show that when a native English speaker enters a conversation among nonnative speakers, understanding goes down.Communication specialist Heather Hansen tells us that's because the native speaker doesn't know how to do what nonnative speakers do naturally: speak in ways that are understandable to everyone, using simple words and expressions.They unconsciously use unnecessarily confusing vocabulary, which makes language less understandable.
Ting Gong grew up in Shanghai and moved to the U.S.in her 20s. She ran up against this problem of confusing vocabulary at the doctor's one day. "The receptionist(接待员)gave me a form and asked me to write down my complaints,”she said.“I told her that I did not have any complaint，and she looked impatient and then she asked me to write down anything that I could think of.”
“I only realized that‘complaints' here refers to symptoms I have after I spoke to my husband when I got home. At the doctor's I actually wrote down 'the receptionist was not friendly' as one of my complaints."
So what can we do to improve communication between native and nonnative English speakers?
Hansen says the responsibility shouldn't be on nonnative speakers but rather on native English speakers. Take a page out of nonnative speakers' book, says Hansen, by changing your English to be more inclusive.That means no more confusing expressions. Small changes like this might allow native speakers to join in conversations with nonnative speakers.
Joseph Issam Harb, who was raised in the United States and Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, said,"I am still learning about English from nonnative speakers.
"In emails, I've discovered an expression commonly used by some nonnative speakers 'please do the needful,' "Harb said."For years I have been interested in this expression and its use in formal work environment emails." Discovering it and wondering about the origins of the expression, which means "please do what needs to be done,"has been an enjoyable thing for Harb.
【1】What makes communication between native and nonnative speakers less smooth according to Hansen?
A．The speed of native speakers' talk.
B．Nonnative speakers' bad pronunciation.
C．The difference between speakers' cultures.
D．Native speakers' use of confusing expressions.
【2】Why did Gong reply that she did not have any complaint?
A．She had difficulty expressing herself in English.
B．She wanted to get treatment as soon as possible.
C．She failed to understand what the receptionist had meant.
D．She feared that the receptionist would become impatient.
【3】What does Hansen suggest native English speakers do?
A．Read books by nonnative English writers.
B．Join in more nonnative speakers' conversations.
C．Make no comment about nonnative speakers' English.
D．Use expressions understandable to nonnative speakers.
【4】What did Harb say about nonnative English?
A．It is very interesting.
B．It should be corrected.
C．It sounds strange and funny.
D．It can be used in informal situations.
25、 Leslie Morissette's son, Graham, was six years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia(白血病).Throughout Graham' s treatment in the hospital, Graham connected with everyone he met, from _______patients to younger children.“ He would _______ his toys to other sick children or act silly to make them laugh. ” Morissette said. “ Graham's special spirit is what kept me_______ . He gave me the energy and the _______to fight with him. ” In 1997, when he was eight years old, Graham passed away.
Inspired by how Graham lived his life caring about others, Morissette founded the _______Grahamtastic Connection in his late son's honor. The organization provides free technology-including computers, iPads and robots-to children _______ against cancer and other serious illnesses.
One of the major goals of Morissette's work is to _______kids to their classrooms. This helps them continue their education despite multiple hospitalizations and days _______ from school.
The robots“ _______”children right into the classroom in real time. They can ________ the robots right from their hospital bed or home. If a child is unable to attend school, they can ________log on to their tablet or laptop and ________the robot. They can walk up and down the school paths, and go to lunch with their friends. But the real magic happens ________ classes. The robot enables them to walk down the hallway with
their friends, talking about their weekend, their favorite foods and other things. It's a really great________ that gives children the feeling of control, when their world is maybe out of control.
“Every time I can help a child in need, I feel ________ Graham is smiling down,” Morissette said. “I believe that Graham's love lives on in the work that I do. And I'm proud and privileged to be able to do it in his honor.”
【1】A.lonely B.elderly C.daily D.lively
【2】A.lend B.submit. C.return D.apply
【3】A.laughing B.imagining C.going D.lying
【4】A.opinion B.warmth C.strength D.direction
【5】A.associated B.nonprofit C.unconditional D.appointed
【6】A.reacting B.guarding C.going D.battling
【7】A.invite B.show C.connect D.limit
【8】A.gained B.missed C.suffered D.graduated
【9】A.turn B.·transform C.exchange D.transport
【10】A.build B.operate C.teach D.separate
【11】A.hardly B.randomly C.mostly D.simply
【12】A.call in B.catch on C.give away D.leave behind
【13】A.over B.during C.between D.within
【14】A.responsibility B.ability C.personality D.technology
【15】A.as though B.in case C.even if D.so that
26、假定你是李华，想邀请热心于公益的留学生朋友Bryan一起去你市火车站参加为期两天的志愿服务活动。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 志愿服务内容（至少三个方面）。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Bryan,
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
