1、During the rush hour they were in the heavy traffic．
A．held on B．held up
C．held down D．held out
2、What is worth doing deserves_______ with great efforts.
A. to be doing B. to do
C. to be done D. done
3、Jack, look! Everybody is doing homework quietly. ______ you make a noise in class?
A. Could B. Shall C. Will D. Must
4、The first, the larger the bodies were, the________ they fell.
A．most rapid
B．more rapidly
C．rapid
D．rapidly
5、A huge was lifted from my shoulders when I told my parents about my problems.
A．burden
B．risk
C．hole
D．disaster
6、The Europeans who left their homeland in the 18th century and settled their homes in North America are ________early setters.
A．referring to by
B．referred to by
C．referred to as
D．referring to as
7、Auckland is a most exciting city with people of many different cultures _________ there.
A. live B. living C. having lived D. lived
8、If we all agree on the price of the products, let’s ________ the discussion and come into the next part.
A．make up
B．turn up
C．wind up
D．set up
9、________ in complete darkness is an interesting and memorable experience.
A．Dine
B．Dined
C．Dining
D．Having dined
10、If you give me a/an _________to speak, I’ll explain.
A．advice
B．interview
C．doubt
D．opportunity
11、It was announced that only when the fire was under control ____ to return to their homes.
A. the residents would be permitted
B. had the residents been permitted
C. the residents had been permitted
D. would the residents be permitted
12、We can gain valuable wisdom from mistakes which __________ to prevent them from
happening again.
A. should be avoided B. might be avoided
C. must have been avoided D. could have been avoided
13、We cannot expect her to do the homework ______ look after the children.
A．as good as
B．as well as
C．as far as
D．as long as
14、___________ ten years younger, I would study abroad.
A.If were I B.I were C.Were I D.Was I
15、The price of COVID-19 nucleic acid tests is said ______ further next year to no more than 28 yuan per person for a single test.
A．being lowered
B．to be lowered
C．lowered
D．to being lowered
16、They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house _____
A．is being built
B．has been built
C．is built
D．has built
17、The children____________ very excited as they received the handwritten letter from Father Christmas.
A．may be
B．should be
C．must have been
D．could have been
18、The conflict had developed into a stage ________ the two countries were gathering big troops on the border.
A. where B. which C. that D. when
19、We’ve waited for the result for nearly three hours, only to come again the next day.
A．to tell
B．telling
C．to be told
D．being told
20、Thanks to the comfortable climate for business creation, many enterprises started by college graduates have taken _____.
A.in B.up C.off D.away
21、Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.
Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.
Do you know what a territory is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same species are welcome. Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.
If so, you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting(筑巢) season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a bird’s song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.
Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs.
You can see that birds have a language of their own. Most of it has to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.
【1】Some scientists believe that most of the time bird’s singing is actually ________.
A.an expression of happiness B.a way of warning
C.an expression of anger D.a way of greeting
【2】What does the underlined word “territory’’ mean?
A.A place where families of other species are not accepted.
B.A place where a bird may shout at the top of its voice.
C.An area for which birds fight against each other.
D.An area which a bird considers to be its own.
【3】Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season?
A.Because they want to invite more friends.
B.Because their singing helps frighten outsiders away.
C.Because they want to find outsiders around.
D.Because their singing helps get rid of their fears.
【4】How does the writer explain bird’s singing?
A.By comparing birds with human beings.
B.By reporting experiment results.
C.By describing birds’ daily life.
D.By telling a bird’s story.
22、Just like people, dogs tend to have distinct and unique personalities. Some of a dog’s personality traits (特点) are completely individual, but many traits are predictable based on the breed (品种). Knowing the common traits of certain dog breeds enables you to choose a dog whose personality matches well with your lifestyle.
| Siberian Husky You may already know that Siberian Huskies have a historical role as sled dogs. This breeding makes them get along well with other animals and are great for families. Their breeding also gives them incredible tolerance, so you will have to ensure that they have enough space to run safely. Unlike some of the other working dogs, Siberian Huskies tend to be too friendly to be very good guard dogs. |
| Bulldog The distinctive Bulldog is friendly and loyal. Bulldogs tend to be calm by nature, but they still enjoy getting out for walks. Moderate exercise is important for weight-management given their small but solid stature and the fact that their calm nature can make them come off as lazy. Bulldogs are great companions and are courageous and steady. |
| Cocker Spaniel The Cocker Spaniel’s distinctive long ears and curly hair are a major outward sign of their sweet, friendly personalities. As sporting dogs, they were bred to help hunters find game and are, therefore, highly trainable. Cocker Spaniels love to exercise and play and are great with kids. If they don’t get enough energy out, though, they can become frustrated and destructive. |
| Dachshund The Dachshund’s small physical size is no match for their big personality. Their short legs do not make Dachshunds great running or hiking buddies, but that does not mean they are low-energy. They are a unique mix of a great guard dog—brave, loyal, and a bit stubborn—while being friendly enough to win over just about anyone. |
【1】Which of the following might be fit for an unenergetic person who lives in a studio flat?
A．A Siberian Husky.
B．A Bulldog.
C．A Cocker Spaniel.
D．A Dachshund.
【2】What message does the text convey?
A．Every dog has its day.
B．Teach an old dog new tricks.
C．If you want a friend, get a dog.
D．A good dog deserves a good bone.
【3】Where is the text most probably found?
A．A pet clinic brochure.
B．A personality test book.
C．A biological research.
D．A dog breeding website.
23、If there were an app on your phone that could improve your memory, would you try it? Who wouldn’t want a better memory? After all, our memory can be easily damaged by diseases, injuries, bad mental health conditions and, most particularly for all of us, aging.
Nowadays, there are a large number of apps that provide memory training. Can they help you remember to take medicine, do better on a school exam, remember the name of the person whom you met yesterday? Some scientists question whether this is possible. Undoubtedly, many of the brain training companies today exaggerate(夸大) the benefits of using their apps.
Scientists have provided proof that brain training does not benefit everyone in the same way. It is suggested that little consideration has been given to who would benefit most from those brain training apps. Will they only be those who have some forms of memory impairment(缺陷),or those eager for self-improvement even though they are already functioning very well?
To overcome these limitations, our team has started a new study aiming to find 30,000 volunteers to help us decide which form of training may be the best for individuals. Our goal is to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead of focusing on the simple question of whether brain training works, we are considering covering the whole population in a new challenge to test for whom brain training works, and under which conditions.
【1】What can affect our memory in particular?
A．Getting ill.
B．Being injured.
C．Being upset.
D．Getting old.
【2】What is the scientists’ attitude to memory training apps?
A．Supportive.
B．Doubtful.
C．Objective.
D．Optimistic.
【3】Why did the author’s team conduct the study?
A．To test whether brain training works.
B．To develop a training that suits all the people.
C．To compete with other memory training organizations.
D．To find the best form of training for different people.
【4】Where is the article probably from?
A．A fashion magazine.
B．A tour guide.
C．A science website.
D．A personal blog.
24、Ernest Hemingway famously said that writers should “write hard and clear about what hurts”. Although Hemingway may not have known it at the time, research has now shown that writing about “what hurts” can help improve our mental health.
There are more than 200 studies that show the positive effect of writing on mental health. But while the psychological benefits are true for many people, researchers don’t completely agree on why or how writing helps. One opinion suggests that hiding feelings can lead to psychological pain. It stands to reason that writing might improve mental health because it offers a safe and free way to express feelings that were once hidden. However, recent studies have begun to show how an increase in self-awareness, rather than simply expressing feelings, could be the key to these improvements in mental health.
As a matter of fact, self-awareness is being able to turn your attention inward. By turning our attention inward, we can become more aware of our behavior, feelings, beliefs, and values. Research suggests that becoming more self-aware can increase our confidence and encourage us to be more willing to accept others. It can also help us to exercise more self-control and make better decisions.
Writing might be really helpful in increasing self-awareness because it can be practiced daily. There are three types of writing which can improve your self-awareness and, in turn, your mental health: expressive writing, reflective writing, and creative writing. Expressive writing is often used in therapeutic settings where people are asked to write about their thoughts and feelings related to a stressful life event. Reflective writing is regularly used in professional settings, often as a way to help nurses, doctors, teachers, psychologists, and social workers become better at their jobs. Poems, short stories, and novels are all considered forms of creative writing. Writing creatively offers a unique way to explore thoughts, feelings, ideas, and beliefs. For example, you could write a novel that shows your concerns about climate change or a children’s story that speaks about your beliefs about friendship. Writing creatively about challenging experiences, like sadness, can also offer a way to communicate to others something that you feel is too difficult to say directly.
So why not take some time to write down your feelings about a stressful event that has happened during the pandemic? Or write about a difficult work situation and consider what you have learned from it? If you prefer to do something more creative, then try writing a poem or story. Each of these pieces of writing will give you a chance to reflect on this past year, ask yourself important questions,and make creative choices. Spending just 15 minutes doing this may give you an opportunity to become more self-aware, which could lead to improvements in your mental health.
【1】What have recent studies focused on according to the text?
A．What Hemingway said being true.
B．People expressing feelings by writing.
C．Writing helping increase self-awareness.
D．Writing leading to good mental health.
【2】What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A．The benefits of self-awareness.
B．The types of self-awareness.
C．Ways to raise self-awareness.
D．Research about self-awareness.
【3】What can we know about reflective writing?
A．It is usually used as a treatment.
B．It may help improve work efficiency.
C．It is mainly about one’s personal life.
D．It may have one use much imagination.
【4】In which part of a magazine may this text appear?
A．Education.
B．Health.
C．Career.
D．Literature.
25、Namu is a Thai hairdresser. She is providing_______haircuts for medical workers who are fighting COVID-19 at hospitals in Bangkok. Namu began her free service in late March. In the_______, she was unsure about offering the_______, thinking it was unimportant. But now, she is_______with the warm welcome she receives from health care workers.
On her first hospital visit, Namu had_______cutting the hair of six health workers. But in fact she_______ haircuts to 20 of them at last. On her second visit, the number quickly, rose to 30. Namu said, “They just keep _______. Some arrived and asked if they could have a_______right away as they had to go to work.” At that point, she asked her friends to_______her. Now, the team is usually provides about 50 haircuts each day.
Namu is just proud that her skill is making a________.“The medical workers are happy to get a haircut. I think they feel________and more relaxed. They all want to do something with their hair and________themselves for work,” she said.
For Dr. Bill, it is the humanity(人性) behind the haircut that is really________. He said, “I don’t feel like this is ________a service I am getting. It feels like more of a________given by a group of people to our hospital staff. This is more than just a haircut.
【1】
A．special
B．short
C．regular
D．free
【2】
A．beginning
B．moment
C．mind
D．past
【3】
A．chance
B．service
C．comfort
D．lesson
【4】
A．busy
B．careful
C．content
D．familiar
【5】
A．worked on
B．planned on
C．kept up
D．ended up
【6】
A．showed
B．taught
C．brought
D．gave
【7】
A．calling
B．moving
C．coming
D．visiting
【8】
A．haircut
B．rest
C．look
D．try
【9】
A．direct
B．help
C．trust
D．praise
【10】
A．rule
B．deal
C．profit
D．difference
【11】
A．funnier
B．lighter
C．safer
D．stronger
【12】
A．calm
B．encourage
C．prepare
D．exchange
【13】
A．important
B．reliable
C．useful
D．difficult
【14】
A．mostly
B．hardly
C．generally
D．merely
【15】
A．donation
B．promotion
C．kindness
D．promise
26、假定你是李华。在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”的一则招募启事，请阅读启事，并根据写作要点和写作要求写一封应征邮件。 写作要点：
1. 表示写信意图;
2. 陈述应征目的;
3. 说明应征条件(性格、能力等)。
写作要求：1. 邮件词数 100 左右;
2. 开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数;
3. 可根据情况增加细节，使行文连贯;
4. 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。
Volunteers Wanted
Our annual English Festival, which will be held on November 18-19, 2017, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an application email at your earliest convenience to Ms Chen at chenlaoshi@aef.com.
Dear Ms Chen ,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Class2, Grade 2.
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