1、‘’There is among Chinese people that no country or individual can can protect itself without intellectual property（知识产权）protection’’ Liu Xin said.
A.commitment B.criterion C.consensus D.competence
2、_________ twists and turns you might encounter, take a leaf out of the books of these two authors and be prepared for the unexpected.
A．However
B．No matter
C．Whether
D．Whatever
3、The new road built in this month is of the old one that was built in 2011..
A. more than three times the width B. three times more than the width
C. three times the width more than D. more three times than the width
4、It was when he ________ the door that he was aware that it was locked from the outside.
A．approached
B．ignored
C．judged
D．focused
5、_____ in a poor family made Jack very hardworking when he was still young．
A．Brought up B．Bringing up
C．Having brought up D．Being brought up
6、—I’d like to book a room for tonight.
— Sorry, sir, but we don’t have any rooms______ right now.
A.unable B.comfortable C.suitable D.available
7、__________ in a new country, I was scared and feeling pretty anxious.
A. It was the first time B. I was the first time
C. Being the first time D. This being my first time
8、The Belt and Road Initiative in China has made a significant ________ to the economic development in the neighboring countries.
A．conclusion
B．contribution
C．foundation
D．distinction
9、He may win the competition, ________ he is likely to get into the national team.
A．in which case B．in that case
C．in what case D．in whose case
10、Although money is important, not many people ______the idea that money brings happiness.
A. refuse to B. devote to
C. subscribe to D. contribute to
11、It was what he said ________ annoyed me.
A．how
B．that
C．who
D．whose
12、He doesn't know what to say, for it is the first time that he ________ with a girl.
A.went out B.goes out C.has gone out D.had gone out
13、‘My family has a picnic kit which includes knife, bottle _____, ‘cool bag’ and plastic plates and cups to make meals on beaches that bit nicer!’
A．firefighter
B．flashlight
C．container
D．opener
14、While watching the film yesterday, I couldn't stop laughing at some ________ moments.
A．shocking
B．surprising
C．dangerous
D．humorous
15、Measuring the ______ loss of soil requires scientific techniques and equipment.
A．glorious
B．greedy
C．gradual
D．guilty
16、Mary is helpful and will try to help ________ your problems.
A．argue about
B．depend on
C．laugh at
D．figure out
17、The other day, my father drove his car down at ____ I thought was a dangerous speed.
A.as B.that C.which D.what
18、Reliable data on corruption is necessarily scarce because those are often expert at hiding it.
A．are involved
B．involved
C．involving
D．having been involved
19、The information on the Internet gets around more rapidly than ____ in the newspaper.
A. it B. one C. that D. those
20、We agreed to accept __________ they thought was the best tourist guide.
A．whatever
B．whomever
C．whichever
D．whoever
21、 The other day I came across an Instagram post from my friend and colleague Danielle. It was a photo of a review of Danielle s recent photography exhibit. The review was positive, but also critical. That’s why Danielle posted it. She was proud of her work, no matter what her critics thought.
I was shocked by the post- -- it was one of the most honest things I've ever seen on social media! Usually when I scroll (滚读) through Facebook or Instagram, everything I see is perfect. Perfect vacations, perfect babies, perfect birthday cakes…
I' m guilty of it too. I only post photos of happy stuff. If someone saw my Instagram, they’d probably think, “Wow, this girl doesn’t have a care in the world.... and also she must really, really love ice cream.”
Danielle s post didn’t show a perfect world. And yet that didn’t make me think less of her. Quite the opposite, I respected her even more as an artist. That got me thinking. Maybe social media could be more meaningful if we showed off our mistakes or our struggles. And not a world where everything’s perfect, ice cream never melts and the lighting s always just right.
I’m going to try it out. Start with this blog post, which I’ll share on social media. I’ve included a photo here. It’s about a story I worked on for Guideposts magazine. See all those cross- outs and rewrites? That’s just the first of five pages of edit after edit from Guideposts editor- in-chief Edward Grinnan.
I remember the horrible day it happened like it was yesterday. I admit that I wept some tears over it. I considered giving up writing for a career. Eventually, though, I faced the music. I talked to Edward and asked him to explain the edits in detail so I could do better next time. The whole situation was rough. But, looking back now, it was a great learning experience.
【1】Why was the author surprised at Danielle' s post?
A.It showed a perfect exhibit
B.It showed a beautiful photo
C.It included a strange picture
D.It included an objective review
【2】What was the influence of Danielle s post on the author?
A.She realized the world is not perfect.
B.She was no longer afraid of mi stakes.
C.She stopped posting ice cream photos.
D.She began changing her posting habit.
【3】What is the author's newly- posted photo about?
A.Her artworks B.Her happy times
C.Her failures as a writer D.Her favorite magazines
【4】Which can replace the underlined part faced the music in the last paragraph?
A.Listened to music B.Stuck to my opinions
C.Accepted the criticisms D.Played a piece of music.
22、 Yawning is something we all do—maybe because we’re bored carrying out tedious tasks or because we’re tired. Sometimes, just seeing other people yawn can set you off. But is this biological function really contagious, and why do we do it in the first place?
Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. A new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we’re more likely to feel drowsy and yawn in warm temperatures.
What is clear is that we yawn more when we’re exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can’t control when we do it—once we start, there’s no stopping us! But it’s also true that yawning is a very contagious behaviour. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University, told the BBC that “dogs yawn when their owners yawn. Animals yawn to each other. It happens whether you want to or not.”
His research into this cognitive behaviour found that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behaviour, we are likely to copy it too.
Other researches by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn’t. They also found, when using electrical stimulation(刺激), that they were able to increase people’s desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful because it could help treat other conditions like Tourette’s, which involve the same area of the brain.
【1】According to the new research, why are we more likely to yawn in warm temperatures?
A.Because we need to breathe more oxygen.
B.Because we are more likely to feel tired.
C.Because we need to make the brain cooler.
D.Because we are more likely to feel bored.
【2】What does the underlined word “contagious” probably mean?
A.Powerful. B.Infectious. C.Similar. D.Influential.
【3】What will happen when people are told not to yawn?
A.They will have stronger desire to yawn.
B.They will immediately stop yawning.
C.They will yawn less than before.
D.They will yawn more lightly.
【4】Where is this text most likely from?
A.A novel. B.A diary. C.A magazine. D.A handbook.
23、There is an ancient Chinese story about a giant man named Kua Fu who chases the sun. He drains (喝干) the Yellow and Wei rivers during his race and finally dies of dehydration(脱水). His failure has reminded people of the unstoppable power of the sun for centuries. And yet, scientists throughout history have tried to better understand the most important star in our sky. On Aug 12, 2018, NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe(探测器), marking the start of its trip to the sun.
The probe itself is almost as big as a car and needed the help of a powerful rocket to escape Earth's orbit, change direction and reach the sun. In order to reach the sun, the probe must complete seven flight of Venus, using the power of the planet's gravity to change its path, sending it toward the sun. But that's not the only difficult part of the journey. As the probe approaches the sun's corona(日冕), it will have to bear temperatures reaching 1,400 C, as well as deal with serious radiation. So how will the probe survive?
According to NASA, a special shield (保护罩) has been used, which is a special 11.5 cm-thick carbon-composite shield that will be positioned between the probe and the sun's corona. Its advanced technology like this will make the probe's trip to the sun much smoother. If everything goes as planned, the probe will reach a speed of 692,018 kilometers per hour as it orbits the sun, setting a new record for the fastest man-made object in history, NBC noted. It will fly close to the sun 24 times between 2018 and 2025, NBC added.
The "mission to touch the sun" will "not only make history by answering questions that have puzzled scientists for decades, but it may also lead to the discovery of new phenomena that are completely unknown to us now," Raouafi told Discovery Magazine. "This mission has the potential to push solar research into a new direction," he added.
【1】What does "it" underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．A powerful rocket.
B．The probe.
C．Venus.
D．The planet's gravity.
【2】What do we know about the Parker Solar Probe?
A．It’s the fastest probe ever designed.
B．It has an 11.5-inch-thick shield.
C．It was designed to carry a powerful rocket.
D．It’s twice the size of a car.
【3】The probe will meet the challenges except ________.
A．the route to the sun
B．the heat near the sun
C．the distance to the sun
D．the radiation from the sun
【4】What’s the main purpose of the last paragraph?
A．To stress the importance of advanced technology.
B．To prove the mission is the greatest move in human history.
C．To suggest there is a long way to go in solar exploration.
D．To show the mission will fill a gap in solar research.
24、There will be four concerts that are worth expecting this year. Tickets for each concert are just US$59.95 per person when you order all four events. Here is the complete show information for each concert.
Dean Z — The Ultimate Elvis
March 12—15, 2023
Ticket price: US$65.59
Dean Z is the ultimate Elvis! When Dean was three, “This Is Elvis” was being broadcast on television. He immediately jumped on the coffee table and started imitating Presley’s every move. His newest show, Dean Z, The Ultimate Elvis is the high point of a life-long career paying tribute to the man who will always be known as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley!
December ‘63
March 19 — 22, 2023
Ticket price: US$70.39
The music of FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS comes to life in this unique concert experience. December’63 shows favorite songs from Frankie Valli that have been exciting audiences for decades. This re-creation of a Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have you reaching for the high notes as our performers take you on a musical journey with stops at every phase of their careers!
Piano Men: Generations
March 26 — 29, 2023
Ticket price: US$69.95
Don’t miss the return of last season’s most popular concert! The amazing father and son team of Terry and Nick Davies celebrate the musical influences of Billy Joel and Elton John. Not only have Billy and Elton written and performed music that has been spread for four decades, but also seated themselves behind the piano! Join Terry and Nick and their incredible band on this journey through their long, successful careers.
Rockin’ Out With Steve Watts
April 9 — 19, 2023
Ticket price: US$73.69
Fireside favorite Steve Watts and members of the popular Fireside Band bring you a fast-paced, heart pounding concert of Rock and Roll classics to the Fireside stage for two weekends. Steve and the band will play some of his particular favorites from the 60’s through today including such artists as Bruce Springsteen; David Bowie, The Beatles and many more!
【1】How much will you pay in total if you order four concerts?
A．US$59.95.
B．US$239.8.
C．US$279.26.
D．US$279.62.
【2】In which concert can you enjoy songs of the 1960s?
A．Rockin’ Out With Steve Watts.
B．Piano Men: Generations.
C．December ‘63.
D．Dean Z — The Ultimate Elvis.
【3】What is the common feature of the four concerts?
A．All the performers will sing a series of rock songs.
B．They all will be held in March.
C．All the songs are old songs worth remembering.
D．They all will be broadcast on TV.
25、Standing on the edge of the plane, my tandem skydiving (双人跳伞) instructor, Bill, turned to face me. “Do you have any last words?” he asked. “Yes,” I said, joking. “I hope my parachute (降落伞) ________.”
I’d never felt more alive as Bill and I ________ and started our free fall. As we reached 4,000 feet, I felt a parachute open. This, I was told, would slow us down for a smooth ________. But why were we still ________ so fast? I could hear Bill swearing as he tried to ________ whatever had gone wrong.
Worse still, our emergency parachute unexpectedly got ________ on something. At that moment, I just felt so ________ that I’d even invited my family along to experience sorrow instead of watching my wonderful performance.
We ________ the ground. An unimaginable pain shot up my back. Feeling weak and tired out, I gathered all my ________, and turned to face Bill. He started screaming. From my neck down, I could hardly ________. My mother couldn’t help crying as we were placed into a(n) ________ from the hospital.
After years of treatment, the deep physical and mental pain is ________. I heard Bill made a full ________ and returned to skydiving.
I was always terrified of being myself and doing the things I wanted. Now I’ve learned I need to be ________. There’s nothing like falling from 15,000 feet without a parachute and surviving. It forces me to ________ every day!
【1】
A．flies
B．breaks
C．opens
D．folds
【2】
A．dropped out
B．stepped out
C．climbed out
D．rolled out
【3】
A．blow
B．rise
C．turn
D．fall
【4】
A．traveling
B．riding
C．skipping
D．escaping
【5】
A．evaluate
B．define
C．ignore
D．fix
【6】
A．caught
B．burnt
C．charged
D．controlled
【7】
A．relieved
B．curious
C．guilty
D．stressed
【8】
A．occupied
B．hit
C．attacked
D．swept
【9】
A．strength
B．faith
C．spirits
D．thoughts
【10】
A．scream
B．whisper
C．breathe
D．move
【11】
A．taxi
B．coach
C．ambulance
D．bus
【12】
A．returning
B．healing
C．beginning
D．worsening
【13】
A．recovery
B．list
C．impact
D．fortune
【14】
A．hopeless
B．aimless
C．selfless
D．fearless
【15】
A．spend
B．value
C．recall
D．imagine
26、假定你是李华,你在华工作的英国朋友Tom想深入学习中文。请你给他发邮件,告知每周有个“朗读者"(The Reader)活动,参与者须朗读自选中文经典并相互交流心得。 内容包括：
1.时间和地点；
2.活动内容；
3.准备朗读材料。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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