1、—Do you need any help, Lily?
—Yes. The job is _________I could do myself.
A. less than B. more than
C. no more than D. not more than
2、The single mother accused the heartless ex-husband of her access with her new-born baby
A.diminishing B.dismissing
C.denying D.deserving
3、____________ such a good chance, how could she let it slip away?
A. Having been given B. Having given
C. To being given D. To have given
4、The setting of the film Zootopia may be limited in the city full of kinds of animals, but __________ it exposes about human nature is quite broad.
A.which B.that C.what D.whether
5、John told his little daughter the earth ________ from the west to the east.
A.Moved B.moving C.moves D.move
6、Due to the reform and openingup, our living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved ________ over the past decades.
A．considerately
B．approximately
C．appropriately
D．considerably
7、The small factories _____ the fall of the prices.
A. benefited B. benefited from
C. benefited to D. benefited in
8、I won’t tell the student the answer to the math problem until he on it for more than an hour.
A. has been working B. will have worked
C. will have been working D. had worked
9、Estella showed me the way with a candle. When she opened the side entrance, the_______ of the daylight quite confused me.
A. trend B. rush
C. crash D. increase
10、Please say ______ whether you will be coming or not so that I can arrange everything in advance.
A．extremely
B．slightly
C．incredibly
D．definitely
11、(2013·华中师大一附中期末考试)The dog had such to its master that it would not leave him, even when he was dead.
A. invitation B. attention C. protection D. devotion
12、Many countries are now setting up national parks ________ animals and plants can be protected.
A．which
B．where
C．whose
D．that
13、It was after having her first child at a time ______ my mother was working as a lawyer _______she decided to run for governor of the state.
A. that; that B. which; that
C. that; who D. when; that
14、The weather turned out to be very good, _________was more than we could expect.
A. which B. what C. that D. then
15、Rather than carry out the project by itself, the company planned to _________ with other potential cooperators.
A. catch up B. come up
C. keep up D. team up
16、 The vegetable looking fresh in his field ______well. It’s often sold out immediately it appears in the market.
A. has sold B. has been sold
C. is sold D. sells
17、This country is rich in natural ________.
A．section
B．reflect
C．resources
D．responsibility
18、Of all the difficulties, how to protect the delicate ecosystem was ______.
A．to our great surprise
B．under a massive threat
C．in great disappointment
D．among the top concerns
19、She spoke confidently because she wanted to make a good ___ on her employer.
A．influence
B．pressure
C．impression
D．effect
20、There was an explosion in London but up to now nobody has responsibility for it.
A.declared B.announced C.claimed D.required
21、Malaysia is a country of exciting beauty, with a tropical（热带的） climate. Malaysia’s weather is hotter in the lowlands and cooler in the mountains and highlands. Temperatures vary between 20 and 30 centigrade. Rainfall can be expected at any time, with an average of between 200 and 260 centimeters.
The Malaysian population consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and Eurasians. Its main religions are Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Christianity. Its national language is Malay. English is widely spoken and is used all over the country. Other languages spoken in Malaysia are some Chinese dialects, Tamil, Portuguese and Arabic.
Malaysia is an exciting and fascinating place for tourists, with something special planned throughout the year. The natural attractions are plentiful, with magnificent mountains lying in green, large stretches of sandy beaches and hospitable and friendly people.
Malaysia’s economy is the most advanced in this part of the world. The annual income is M$1, 680, one of the highest in the whole of Asia. Malaysia is the world’s leading exporter of rubber, tin, tropical hardwood, palm oil, pepper, tea, coffee and cocoa and has vast resources of oil.
Malaysia’s capital is Kuala Lumpur in the southwest of the Malay Peninsula. Kuala Lumpur arose in the 1860s when tin was discovered, grew and spread very quickly. It became the state’s capital within forty years of its founding. Now it is home to over one million inhabitants(居民), about 56% of whom are Chinese, 28% Malays and the rest are from anywhere and everywhere.
【1】If you visit Malaysia, you will see ________.
A.people of the white and yellow races
B.many temples and churches
C.beautiful tropical scenery
D.All of the above.
【2】Though Malay is Malaysia’s national language, ______.
A.over half of its population speak Chinese
B.English is also a popular language
C.people don’t know Malay
D.it’s only spoken by Malays
【3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A.Malaysia is one of the richest countries in Asia.
B.It rains a little now and a little then in Malaysia.
C.Kuala Lumpur became Malaysia’s capital before 1910.
D.Malaysia is rich in agricultural products.
22、SUMMER 2021 JOURNALISM WORKSHOP
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
In this workshop, teens learn radio journalism, storytelling skills and how to write, listen, and talk to people, build confidence, and work with others while creating a true radio story about one person. The 2021 workshop will run from Monday, July 12 through Friday, August 6, 2021.
This is an opportunity open to teens aged 15-18 in the Greater Seattle area, with a small entry fee charged. By finishing this workshop, you earn the opportunity to keep making radio on our website as an advanced producer. For successfully completing the workshop, you'll earn $ 600. No previous journalism experience is necessary.
APPLICATION TIPS:
Participants are selected based on the strength of their applications. We receive many more applications than we can accept, so show us your best self! The most important part of the application is the Story Idea. Don't worry about grammar or spelling in your application. You don't have to write formally. We just want to get to know the real you, and what you care about.
YOU SHOULD APPLY IF:
●You are 15-18 years old (you must be 15 by July 12, 2021).
●You're excited to use media to tell true stories.
●You want to share all sides of the story as a journalist.
In this workshop, you will work with a professional guide to produce a true radio story about one person in your home or community. The story you produce will be posted on our website.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The early application deadline is 11: 59 PM on Tuesday, March 9. The final application deadline is 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 4. The application process will become more competitive after the first deadline passes, so seize the day!
【1】What does the workshop provide?
A．A sponsorship of 600 dollars.
B．Training in being a radio host.
C．Free guidance from a professional teacher.
D．A chance to improve communication skills.
【2】What is necessary for an applicant to stand out?
A．Experience as a journalist.
B．A unique idea for a story.
C．Correct spelling of the application.
D．A good command of media.
【3】What is suggested in the last paragraph?
A．Applicants had better apply early.
B．The application process is complex.
C．Applicants should apply on March 9.
D．The application should be handed in twice.
23、 “Big data” lives up to its name: We produce 2.5 quintillion bytes (字节) of data every day through the digital connections that link people, objects, and devices. Every email, text, post, online search and doctor’s visit contribute to big data.【1】
Many believe it is. Stores are using it to improve our shopping experience.【2】 In the United States, Macy's department store credits big data with improving their customer satisfaction and helping to increase sales by 10 percent.
Banks are also putting quite a lot of money into big data.【3】 One area to benefit is customer service, where valuable information collected is supporting speedier decisions on loans (贷款) and credit while providing better protection against theft and even overspending.
Health care is also seeing a marked difference. Data collection is helping to reduce preventable deaths, improve quality of life, predict and cure diseases.【4】 Big data searches for patterns to predict how cancers will behave and recently led to the breakthrough discovery that a commonly used antidepressant (抗抑郁剂) has the potential to help find a cure for lung cancer.
Big data is still just getting started, but it already influences almost every area of our lives — mostly attempts to make them better. By 2021, there will be 200 billion connected devices.
【5】 If computational power and data scientists can keep pace with such growth, the potential for big data to make an even bigger difference is huge.
A.It’s even used in cancer research.
B.But is big data really making a difference?
C.Why is big data important to your business?
D.Over $20 billion were spent on data analysis in 2016.
E.Without big data analysis, companies are blind and deaf.
F.And we’re predicted to produce 1.7 million bytes of data per person, per second.
G.Data analysis enables stores to predict popular products and ensure competitive pricing.
24、 Party favors are small gifts given to guests who attend an event such as a baby shower, wedding or birthday party.【1】Traditionally, a party favor is given as a way of thanking guests for their gifts and for their presence at the event.
Wedding party favors are often both handmade and bought. For example, purchased candies may be put into handmade bags tied with ribbons (丝带). Or, bars of chocolate may be presented with special handmade labels. 【2】
There are many things to keep in mind when you choose for wedding favors.【3】 This is because most couples who are planning for a wedding are working within their plan for money.
Party favors at children's birthday parties are usually inexpensive items that may include small toys, puzzles and candies. They are often given in little plastic or paper gift bags to children as they leave the party.【4】They allow them to have a gift along with the birthday child.
【5】Christmas crackers are party favors that are often given along with paper hats and small cheap decorations. Some outdoor weddings may include a small container of bubbles on each guest's chair as a party favor for the guests to use.
A.Price should be on the top of your list.
B.These are the items you can use as party favors.
C.The types of items given as party favors vary widely.
D.These cheap party favor bags can be fun for children.
E.Giving out party favors is a way of thanking guests for attending the party.
F.They are printed with the word "love" or other appropriate wedding messages.
G.Items that guests are given to use during parties can also be considered as party favors.
25、The wildfires advanced, heading straight for the town of Behchoko. Citizens were told to ________ their towns. At this time, Jason Card in the nearby town — Yelowknife, started a ________ mission to rescue the abandoned pets left in the ________.
Upon learning urgent situation from news, Jason determined to take ________ action. He tried all means to gather various dog crates (笼子), with which they’d help ________ the animals he would rescue.
With good ________, Jason set out for the heart of the fire zone, with his teenage child and his father ________ him. After a journey of 63 miles, the team of three arrived at their destination, where they were met with a scene of ________ — people in the middle of evacuation (撤离), ________ seeking shelter from the upcoming flames.
Not discouraged by the surrounding chaos, they ________ no time. By 8:00 pm, their truck was loaded with a diverse range of pets they had ________ to rescue. “Once people heard we were rescuing pets, they ________ us, asking us to get their pets. We filled every crate we had,” Jason said when interviewed. On that night, the ________ unleaded crates filled with dogs in Yellowknife. Swiftly, they set off again, making a direct ________ to Behchoko. This time, they successfully saved over 30 pets. However, something ________ arose — how to settle a great number of pets? Michelle Tuma, a vet in Yellowknife, heard of Jason’s rescue ________. Without hesitation, she ________ and provided temporary shelter for the animals.
Jason said in an interview it was heartbreaking to see our ________ die in the fire. His act of ________ highlighted the significance of caring for the most ________ members of our communities, even in the face of disaster.
【1】
A．rebuild
B．search
C．leave
D．protect
【2】
A．heartbreaking
B．confidential
C．fortunate
D．courageous
【3】
A．crisis
B．shelter
C．wilderness
D．fire
【4】
A．necessary
B．immediate
C．decisive
D．tough
【5】
A．adopt
B．cure
C．transport
D．raise
【6】
A．preparations
B．feelings
C．reasons
D．intentions
【7】
A．leading
B．calming
C．accompanying
D．encouraging
【8】
A．chaos
B．cruelty
C．accident
D．violence
【9】
A．eagerly
B．hurriedly
C．vainly
D．painfully
【10】
A．valued
B．wasted
C．saved
D．seized
【11】
A．agreed
B．longed
C．happened
D．managed
【12】
A．emailed
B．recognized
C．paid
D．approached
【13】
A．owners
B．team
C．citizens
D．staff
【14】
A．return
B．hiking
C．call
D．route
【15】
A．disastrous
B．challenging
C．questionable
D．strange
【16】
A．plans
B．members
C．efforts
D．requests
【17】
A．turned around
B．looked ahead
C．carried on
D．reached out
【18】
A．companions
B．neighbors
C．children
D．workmates
【19】
A．will
B．faith
C．heroism
D．generosity
【20】
A．valuable
B．helpless
C．grateful
D．sensitive
26、假定你是李华，如今新冠状病毒（novel coronavirus）疫情在国外肆虐，你非常牵挂远在英国的好朋友Jonny，你打算给他写封email，内容包括：
1. 关心和牵挂；
2. 体验和感受；
3. 建议和祝福。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jonny,
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Yours,
Li Hua