1、Lucy pretended to be cheerful，____________ nothing about the argument．
A．says B．said C．to say D．saying
2、“In no place in China Rugao _____ a long life span”, the official said proudly when showing the guests around the city.
A. other than; one can enjoy
B. other than; can one enjoy
C. rather than; one can enjoy
D. rather than; can enjoy one
3、A huge amount of environmental damage has been by the destruction of the rainforests.
A.brought about B.brought up C.brought out D.brought in
4、________ from the top, the stadium looks like a bird’s nest.
A．Seeing
B．Being seen
C．Seen
D．Having seen
5、Aquaman, a film from an American book, is really a success, which __________ other American films.
A. goes over B. turns over C. towers over D. gets over
6、__________ both stylists and clients to determine a new look, the facial technology can retrieve past styles and allow them to make an assessment.
A.Inspiring B.Inspire C.Inspired D.To inspire
7、Cathy doesn’t feel like ______ her job. She’s already got a very good one.
A.change B.changing C.changed D.to change
8、 , without waiting for any reply.
A. Away did he go B. Away went he C. Away he went D. Did he go away
9、If you surf the Internet, you can ________ various information ________ the topic.
A．search, concern
B．search for, concerns
C．search for, concerning
D．search, concerns
10、—Must I return the book next Monday?
—No, you________.
A．must
B．mustn’t
C．needn’t
D．haven’t
11、Tom often gets high marks. He is one of the students who _______ great importance to _______ homework
A. attach, do
B. attach, doing
C. attaches, do
D. attaches, doing
12、My mother wants to decorate our rooms in a modern look __________ my father prefers a traditional style.
A. as long as B. as
C. while D. now that
13、There is little doubt in your mind that he does well in English, ________?
A. is there B. isn’t there
C. does he D. doesn’t he
14、My sister ________ described the beautiful mountains and rivers in her home town so that many of her classmates wanted to visit the town.
A．rarely
B．vividly
C．cruelly
D．fortunately
15、The rain is ____ to the crops.
A.benefit B.benefiting C.benefited D.beneficial
16、The beauty of the city is _______ my description.
A．above
B．beyond
C．off
D．by
17、When I called her, she said she might not be able to_______ the cinema.
A．make up
B．make use of
C．make in
D．make it
18、The movie Coco wraps two themes — pursuing dreams, and how we remember loved ones — in a colorful, culturally specific package.
A. contemporary B. religious
C. historical D. universal
19、 ______ left before the deadline, it doesn’t seem likely that John will finish the job.
A. Though such a short time
B. Because such a short time
C. With such a short time
D. As such a short time
20、Both newspapers gave accurate________ of what had happened at the crime scene.
A．contribution
B．exhibition
C．accounts
D．attempt
21、 Painkillers (止痛药) are turning out to be a real pain: according to a new study in the British Medical Journal. Taking them for just a week can increase your risk of heart attack by 50%. The research suggested that the risk related to the use of certain drugs was greatest with higher doses (服用量) and during the first month of use. The potential risk may increase by 75% for medicines like ibuprofen (布洛芬) and naproxen, and more than 100% for rofecoxib.
It all sounds bad but, your risk is very low, — say, one in a million — a 100% increase means you still only have a two in a million chance. Of course, all painkilling medication that works can have side effects — nothing is safe and effective. Paracetamol (扑热息痛) has very few unless taken too much, in which case it can cause serious liver danger, but it isn’t very effective. Drugs like opiates are strong painkillers but easy to be addicted and often have other bad effects. Maybe you find that you are in a dilemma now. But don’t despair; you can refer to a pain clinic for some professional guidance. For ongoing pain, music and exercise may be the best choices to help you reduce the feeling of it.
Scientist at Harvard have recently done a quite horrible study on mice. They made the mice experience extremes of hot and cold, applied pressure to their back legs and injected the capsaicin (辣椒素) into their feet. And then they timed how long it took them to respond to the pain. Lack of sleep increased the discomfort, while stimulants (兴奋剂) such as caffeine made them less responsive to pain. This has been widely reported that a good night’s sleep and a cup of coffee in the morning may help reduce pain.
But anyway, don’t throw the pills away because the study also shows taking small doses of drugs, such as for short periods of time can be effective and safe as long as your heart is in good condition.
【1】Which of the following painkillers has fewest side-effects?
A.Ibuprofen. B.Naproxen.
C.Rofecoxib. D.Paracetamol.
【2】What does the underlined word “despair” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Take it seriously. B.Take any risks.
C.Lose hope. D.Feel doubtful.
【3】The example of mice is used to show that ____
A.mice can stand extreme pressure
B.good sleep and coffee may decrease pain
C.legs and feet are more sensitive to pain
D.capsaicin and stimulants can help reduce pain
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.How to stop taking painkillers. B.A new way of reducing pain.
C.The risk of taking painkillers. D.How to avoid painkillers’ side effects.
22、It is said that we are made of everything that surrounds us, which affects you in every possible way, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The surrounding things and people who have more good power will affect you in a positive way. 【1】 Here are a list of things that you can do to improve your surroundings and meanwhile improve your emotional and mental health.
Redecorate a little
It’s important to decorate(装饰)your own personal space again. You can change old furniture in your room and decide what to include in the working areas where you spend most of your time. 【2】
Include lots of colours
To make your surroundings more cheerful and exciting, the best thing you can do is add a lot of colours to your home. You can select a new colour for your walls. 【3】 These small things can greatly affect your environment and, in turn, your feelings.
Throw out useless/broken things
Now, change is not only about adding in but also separating yourself from the worn-out or unnecessary things. They do gather a lot of negativity into them. The clustering of objects creates a depressing kind of atmosphere surrounding you. 【4】 You will immediately feel more organized and refreshed.
Add vigor and vitality(生机)
【5】 Therefore, it’s a wonderful idea to include some indoor plants into your home to add some positive atmosphere to it. Not only can green plants and flowers purify the air, but they can bring luck into your life. They are really like one of the best investments you can make in your health and mental peace.
A．Greenery and flowers will brighten everyone’s life.
B．You can shop for beautiful paintings or bed sheets.
C．Therefore, it is important that you choose them with great care.
D．So it is highly recommended that you put them out of your home.
E．By making minor changes in your behavior, you’ll get excellent results.
F．Some things have the negative energy reducing the positivity and happiness.
G．Once you do this, you’ll notice the difference in your feelings as you step in.
23、 Choose the wrong pair, and you can be in for a world of hurt when you're done your day. But choose the right pair, and aching feet are one less thing you have to deal with when you get home
The editors at Yahoo Lifestyle do their best to find you the best products at the best prices.
| These Crocs are popular among service and medical industry employees. They strongly and perfectly hold up your feet while you are walking. “I’ve worn just about every other brand ( 品牌)of work/kitchen shoes, and this pair beats them all.”one customer said. Shop it: Crocs S36.zappos.com |
| don't have to worry about water. They also have a removable footbed(鞋垫)with special technology to keep your feet cool,comfortable and dry, which helps avoid foot smell. “My feet love them!” one customer wrote. Shop its：SAS Liberty- S163. zappos.com |
| The Walker comes in several different colors, and it has breathable and soft cloth inside to help keep your feet dry and reduce friction (摩擦)against your skin. They also have a lightweight EVA to avoid huge shock. One customer called these，“the most comfortable pair of shoes l have ever worn in my life!” Shop its：Walker, S100. zappos.com |
| Designed for people in the medical profession, these Nurse Mates look a little fashionable thanks to the leather upper. The shoes have a special design to reduce shock. “Best shoes yet! I can feel good coming home after hours on my feet,” one nurse said. Shop its：Nurse Mate, S78. zappos.com |
【1】Which brands of shoes perform well in reducing shock?
A. Crocs &SAS Liberty. B. Walker& Nurse Mate.
C. Crocs &Walker D. SAS Liberty &Nurse Mate
【2】The comments from the customers in the passage focus more on the shoes’____
A. comfort B. color
C. appearance D. price
【3】This passage is most probably taken from a_______
A. notice B. textbook
C. dictionary D. website
24、 When is a media company not a media company? When it’s on the Internet. YouTube and Facebook convey what their users read and watch, and sell advertising next to it. Edited content, financed by advertising? It sounds a lot like the model that dominated media for much of the 20th century. And yet these firms have long claimed to be mere "platforms”，passively hosting content they say they are neither able nor willing to assess. It's true that they are not like traditional media companies. Much of their content is donated by their users; and algorithms (算) not editors, decide what is most worthy of attention. But they are getting more like them every day.
The anger over “fake news” has led Facebook to employ fact checkers, hire editorial staff to control the algorithms, crack down on the spread of junk and invest in tools to help out journalists.
So what kind of media companies are Facebook, YouTube and the rest? Not good ones. Their enormous power to inform, and the huge potential value of forming connections between people around the world, have in fair measure been wasted by prioritising attention-grabbing content 一 regardless of its quality, truthfulness or seriousness, which has made the online content cheap and its tone rude.
The tech giants are now coming under increasing pressure to clean up their acts. Perhaps more exactly, the advertisers have begun to revolt （反抗）：Google and Facebook now take nine out of every 10 new dollars spent on online advertising, although they have been accused of marking their own homework'", making unconvincing and unverifiable （无可考证的）claims about its effectiveness.
Meanwhile, the companies are avoiding responsibility for setting rules over their services. Excuses that the problem is too technically complex are not convincing: their engineers have proven skillful at cracking down on, say, copyright violation when it suits the firms. Nor does a firm position on free speech hold up: history is filled with examples of how a fair balance can be struck. Those have involved dialogue and democratic considerations that social media companies have thus iar mostly disdained （轻视）.They should do so no longer. The firms have enjoyed the privileges and profits of media for long enough: it's time they picked up the responsibilities too.
【1】What does the author think of YouTube and Facebook's claim in Paragraph 1?
A.It is unexpected. B.It is absurd.
C.It is practical. D.It is influential.
【2】YouTube and Facebook aren't considered as good media companies mainly because of .
A.their low quality content B.their prejudice against morality
C.their being a time-waster D.their lack of control of speech
【3】According to the text, tech giants' advertising business .
A.may not actually satisfy advertisers' needs
B.has invited users^ questioning of privacy issues
C.will be cut down to respond to public discontent
D.may not gain profit as ad spending keeps rising
【4】In the last paragraph, the author suggests that new media companies should .
A.improve their overall technology
B.abandon the democratic ideal of free speech
C.take responsibility for regulating copyright issues
D.act as a medium despite their Internet background
25、The snow trapped Taylor, but taco sauce (卷饼酱) saved his life. It all began last Sunday when Taylor, along with his dog, went to get gas for his ______, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Taylor told the police his car got ______ in the snow. After some time, he then ______ and woke up on Monday finding ______ more snow, unable to get out of the vehicle (车辆). He tried to ______ out on Monday, but the snow was too deep and made it ______ to go on foot so he and his dog ______ to the vehicle.
By Wednesday, a ______ person’s announcement was put out for Taylor, according to a report. Over the next few days ______ he was trapped in the snow, Taylor told the police he stayed ______ by “starting his car from time to time. He ______ some of the taco sauce he had as food”.
On Friday, a skater called 911 saying they had ______ Taylor. The office soon sent a construction truck to ______ out Taylor and his dog. The officers said they were just “hungry after being stuck in the ______ for five days”. Taylor was ______ to who helped him and determined to help others as possible as he could in future.
【1】
A．truck
B．bus
C．car
D．boat
【2】
A．broken
B．stuck
C．lost
D．changed
【3】
A．fell asleep
B．took risks
C．tried out
D．kept on
【4】
A．also
B．almost
C．still
D．even
【5】
A．put
B．call
C．break
D．walk
【6】
A．difficult
B．boring
C．important
D．possible
【7】
A．returned
B．pointed
C．tended
D．appealed
【8】
A．learning
B．working
C．missing
D．traveling
【9】
A．until
B．after
C．before
D．unless
【10】
A．clean
B．hot
C．warm
D．mild
【11】
A．bought
B．ate
C．made
D．borrowed
【12】
A．seen
B．saved
C．known
D．paid
【13】
A．send
B．dig
C．pick
D．tick
【14】
A．clay
B．typhoon
C．thunderstorm
D．snow
【15】
A．desperate
B．awkward
C．thankful
D．ashamed
26、假如你是学生李华，请你代表学生会写一则通知，请本校留学生观看记录片《美丽中国》，内容包括：
1. 放映时间、地点；
2. 纪录片的内容:中国的自然景观、野生动植物等；
3. 观看完毕交流观后感。
注意：1. 字数80左右；
2 . 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：纪录片documentary 《美丽中国》Wild China
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