1、Do you think he would have given you a hand in your time of financial difficulty?
He ________ had he known about it. After all, we are good friends.
A. wouldn’t have
B. should have
C. couldn’t have
D. must have
2、China has made a great contribution to ________ the peace.
A．producing
B．preserving
C．preventing
D．pretending
3、The visitor asked to have his picture taken ________stood the famous tower.
A. where B. at which
C. that D. when
4、That maths problem is ____difficult______nobody can do it.
A．too…to
B．very…that
C．so…that
D．very…but
5、Some people love mooncake because it is so delicious; others hate it because it too much fat.
A. collects B. holds
C. contains D. includes
6、When dealing with students, teachers are supposed to adopt________ and caring approaches, as they are unique young individuals of different personalities.
A．flexible
B．appealing
C．previous
D．effective
7、Man is always pursuing profit, sometimes _________ even unaware ________ he has done is harmful to the environment.
A．is … that
B．/ … that
C．is … what
D．/ … what
8、If you don’t find a job soon, you may ______ finding nowhere to live.
A．catch up
B．pick up
C．end up
D．turn up
9、It snowed heavily; ______, lots of flights have been put off until further notice.
A.or else B.as a result
C.as well D.as a matter of fact
10、______ I’m well again, I can go on with my work.
A.Even if B.As though C.Ever after D.Now that
11、We choose this hotel because the price for a night here is down to $ 30, half of________ it used to charge.
A．that
B．which
C．how
D．what
12、——Do you mind if I smoke here.
——（Cough… cough…） __________.
A .no, not at all B.yes, please
C.yes, I mind D.you’d better not
13、Large tracks have also been discovered______some people say belong to the Wild Man．
A. where B. which
C. when D. what
14、_________the advances in technology, people can communicate with each other online.
A．In addition to
B．Thanks to
C．In spite of
D．According to
15、When you state your plan to improve the service of the hotel at the meeting, remember not to_____ any important details.
A. bring out B. let out
C. squeeze out D. leave out
16、A frequently cited study conducted in Los Angeles_________interesting fruit concerning noise and how it disturbs sleep.
A．addressed
B．declared
C．launched
D．yielded
17、By pretending to be ill, the candidate tried to run away from _______ issues, which always aroused too much debate.
A． confidential B． controversial
C． contemporary D． contradictory
18、The company lost $7 million this quarter ________ a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.
A. in contrast to B. with regard to
C. in favor of D. at the sacrifice of
19、The car factory has developed several new types of cars, which _________ people of different ages.
A. refer to B. apply to C. contribute to D. appeal to
20、Due to the unreasonable individual income _______, the gap between the rich and poor has become an outstanding issue．
A．contribution B．association
C．accommodation D．Distribution
21、 You probably have not heard of Lu Zikuan, but recently the 11-year-old boy deeply touched Chinese netizens for donating his bone marrow (骨髓) to save his sick father and has returned to school in his hometown.
Lu Zikuan is just an ordinary boy from Huixian county, Henan province. On hearing about his father’s illness, the boy had a strong feeling that he should do something to help. He gained 15 kilograms in three months in order to meet the weight (at least 45 kg) required for an operation to save his father, who suffered from leukemia（急性白血病）and was in need of a bone marrow transplant. By filling his stomach with five meals a day, he ballooned to 45 kg from his original 30 kg since March, when the bone marrow was found to match that of his father.
On Sept 9, the operation went smoothly at a Peking University People’s Hospital branch in Qinghe, Beijing. His father is recovering from the transplant, and the boy has been out of hospital and on a diet. After putting on weight, even very little exercise would exhaust him and his inner thighs often got red and swollen when he walked. Now the boy has lost 4 kilograms since the operation, and he hopes to eventually get back to about 30 kg.
According to his father, Lu Zikuan never bothered him with his studies. His grades have always been within the top five, and he’s still class monitor. His teachers and classmates also spoke highly of him, “He is really the kind of boy we can depend on. Whenever we are in trouble, he is ready to help.”
When interviewed, the boy told the reporter, “It’s nothing. I just did what I should. If anyone else were in my position, they would definitely do the same thing.”
【1】What can we learn about Lu Zikuan?
A.He disappointed the Chinese netizens greatly.
B.He tried to lose some weight to save his father.
C.He suffered little after gaining weight.
D.He was found to match in bone marrow with his father.
【2】Which words can best describe Lu Zikuan?
A.Brave and reliable. B.Selfish and generous.
C.Aggressive and ambitious. D.Courageous and outgoing.
【3】In which section of a newspaper can we find this passage?
A.Sports. B.News.
C.Culture. D.Entertainment.
【4】What is the best title of the passage?
A.Leukemia—A Deadly disease B.The Life Story of Lu Zikuan
C.A Successful Operation D.Brave Boy Saved His Father
22、
The Coming Series | ||||
| Express Yourself! — The Art of Cartooning Time: Thursday, January 6, 18:30 |
| Breaking Barriers: The NHL’s Trailblazer Willie O’Ree Time: Wednesday, January 12, 18:30 | |
Welcome to the first event in our new series, Express Yourself! We will explore many forms of personal self-expression and discuss how and why people create things and have hobbies. Join William Denham, an American diplomat stationed in Shanghai. Outside of the office, Will’s main artistic hobby is drawing cartoons. His cartoons have been displayed in two shows in Shanghai. He will discuss his hobby, what it means to him, and help take participants on their own cartooning journey. This entertaining and interactive event is open to all — including those with no drawing or cartooning experience. Be sure to bring your favorite pen or pencil, a notepad or sketchpad, and a creative attitude. | Join us to watch and discuss the award-winning documentary, Willie, inspired by the story of Willie O’Ree who, in 1958, became the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). Willie tells the story of an extraordinary life and triumph over adversity. It also examines larger issues such as race, equality, inclusion, community, and so on. Through goal setting, hard work, and perseverance, Willie overcame many barriers and paved the path for talented hockey players, regardless of race, to play at the highest level. Please register to learn about this groundbreaking sports figure. | |||
| American Short Fiction: Writing Our Stories x The Yellow Wallpaper Time: Tuesday, February 15, 18:30 Quick to read and easily shared, the short story is said to be the literature of our times. We invite you on a journey to get to know some of the best short stories in American literature. | |||
The Yellow Wallpaper, by American author Charlotte Perkins (Stetson) Gilman, was first published in 1892 but persists in American culture as a literary touchstone. While it is a horror story on its surface, a careful reading reveals deeper themes of gender equality and the importance of self-expression. And in this time of global situation, it reemerges as a study on the effects of isolation. Join American diplomat Peter Fasnacht to discuss these themes and their connections to American society. Please read the story ahead of the talk. You can find the story here. | ||||
*Online registration is capped at 40 for each event. RSVP: http://shpas012121.wanshe.cn
*The discussion will be conducted in English.
【1】Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the first event?
A．William Denham will share his artistic hobby with the participants.
B．The participants will explore various forms of personal self-expression.
C．Drawing or cartooning experience isn’t a must for the participants.
D．The participants will be provided with essential drawing tools.
【2】What can we infer from the coming series?
A．The story of Willie O’Ree is neither inspiring nor entertaining.
B．The Yellow Wallpaper tells a horrible story revealing global emergency.
C．Those who haven’t registered online are also welcome to the events.
D．Applicants had better have a good command of English.
【3】Which of the following is the most possible theme of the series introduced in the passage?
A．Arts and literature
B．Books and films
C．Entertainment and interaction
D．Heroes and achievements
23、 Although the United States covers so much land and the land produces far more food than the present population needs，its people are by now almost entirely an urban society Less than a tenth of the people are engaged in agriculture and forestry(林业)，and most of the rest live in or around towns，small and large．Here the traditional picture is changing：every small town may still be very like other small towns，and the typical small town may represent a widely accepted view of the country，but most Americans do not live in small towns any more．Half the population now lives in some thirty metropolitan areas(1arge cities with their suburbs、of more than a million people each—a larger proportion than in Germany or England，let alone France．The statistics(统计)of urban and rural population should be treated with caution because so many people who live in areas classified as rural travel by car to work in a nearby town each day．As the rush to live out of town continues．rural areas within reach of towns are gradually filled with houses，so that it is hard to say at what moment a piece of country becomes a suburb But more and more the typical American lives in a metropolitan rather than a small town environment．
【1】If now America has 250 million people．how many of them are engaged in agriculture and forestry?
A．About 25 million.
B．More than 25 million.
C．Less than 25 million.
D．Less than 225 million
【2】Which of the following four countries has the smallest proportion of people living in metropolitan areas?
A．United States.
B．Germany.
C．France.
D．England.
【3】What’s the meaning of the word“metropolitan”in the middle of the passage?
A．Of a large city with its suburbs.
B．Of small and large towns.
C．Of urban areas.
D．Of rural areas.
【4】According to the passage，what can we learn about small towns in the United States?
A．Most small towns become gradually crowded.
B．Small towns are still similar to each other.
C．As the traditional picture is changing，towns are different.
D．Small towns are turning into large cities.
24、 During his school's “College Colours Day”, a fourth-grade boy in Florida, who dreams to become a student of the University of Tennessee, wanted to wear a shirt of the university, but he didn't have one. His teacher, Laura Snyder, suggested that he should wear an orange shirt to show his spirit.
When the day finally arrived, the boy was so excited to show his shirt-an orange one with a piece of paper attached to it, on which was his homemade design of the UT logo.
But by lunch time, the spirited fan was in tears. Some girls bullied (霸凌) him and made fun of his design that he had pinned to his shirt. Back to Snyder 's room, he put his head on desk and was crying, devastated.
In hopes of raising the boy's spirits, Snyder planned on buying him an official University of Tennessee T-shirt, and asked friends online if they had contacts with the university who could “make it a little extra special for him.”
The post immediately went viral and Snyder was contacted by the University of Tennessee informing her that they wanted to send the boy a care package of swag and apparel(服装) in support of him.
The story, however, didn't end here. The University of Tennessee said it was turning his “U.T.” design into an official T-shirt and had pre-sold more than 50,000 shirts online. The university won't profit from the shirts: It is donating the money to a charity dedicated to (致力于) getting rid of bullying of all forms.
“When I told him that his design was being made into a real shirt and people wanted to wear it, his jaw dropped," said Snyder. “He had a big smile on his face, walked taller, and I could tell his confidence grew!”
In recognition of the fourth-grader's spirit, the university has also extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032. In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship if he decides to attend UT in 2028 and meets admission requirements.
【1】How did the boy react to his school's “College Colours Day”?
A.He prepared for it with a creative design.
B.He dreamed of winning a prize on the day.
C.He was afraid of being laughed at on the day.
D.He was shy of joining it without a university shirt.
【2】How did the boy probably feel after lunch on the “College Colour Day”?
A.Excited and thankful. B.Confident and happy.
C.Shocked and sad. D.Nervous and worried.
【3】What Snyder did for the boy shows that _________.
A.a strong will is vital to success
B.a promise will change one's life
C.the youth should be treated equally
D.caring love can make a big difference
25、Baby Miloszek was born with a heart defect. His condition is too _______ to be treated in Poland, but doctors at Stanford University Medical Center are able to take his case. _______, they require 80 percent of the payment up front, a sum the family simply could not _______. That’s when Maria Andrejczyk _______ in to help !
Just a week after _______ her first Olympic medal ever and returning from Japan, Maria posted a _______ on a social media platform announcing that she would be auctioning(拍卖) off her silver medal to raise money for Miloszek’s surgery.
Days later, a Polish convenience store called Zabka _______ the medal for $125,000, which was more than Maria had _______ to get. Not only that, but when her _______ broke, more people began donating to the fundraiser. Finally, they pulled in more than enough cash to ________ Miloszek’s trip to America! And the ________ doesn’t end there. Zabka announced that they would let Maria keep her ________ after all!
“We were very touched by the extremely ________ gesture of our Olympian, so we decided to support the ________ for Miloszek,” the company wrote. “We decided that the silver medal from Tokyo will stay with Maria! We are glad that we were able to ________.”
【1】
A．particular
B．optimistic
C．serious
D．common
【2】
A．Undoubtedly
B．Unfortunately
C．Additionally
D．Absolutely
【3】
A．expect
B．permit
C．ensure
D．afford
【4】
A．crowded
B．turned
C．brought
D．stepped
【5】
A．earning
B．declaring
C．battling
D．defeating
【6】
A．parcel
B．message
C．card
D．list
【7】
A．sold
B．returned
C．purchased
D．saved
【8】
A．expected
B．needed
C．accepted
D．commanded
【9】
A．health
B．dream
C．heart
D．story
【10】
A．transport
B．provide
C．cover
D．cost
【11】
A．kindness
B．news
C．sympathy
D．gratitude
【12】
A．secret
B．reputation
C．money
D．medal
【13】
A．flexible
B．noble
C．gentle
D．awkward
【14】
A．recovery
B．request
C．fundraiser
D．award
【15】
A．contribute
B．present
C．fight
D．change
26、假定你是李华。你的笔友Alex来信说，他将于下周来中国旅行，并询问住宿情况。请你根据提示给他回信，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.可以提供住宿。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Alex，
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Yours,
Li Hua
