1、My parents want me to ______ but now I still want to set off for a new adventure.
A．hold back
B．settle down
C．get across
D．work out
2、— Now Chinese is very popular all over the world.
— You’re right. And Chinese is ________ spoken in many foreign countries.
A．wisely
B．widely
C．badly
D．hardly
3、Teddy looked _____ at his broken model plane and felt ________.
A. sadly; sadly B. sad；sadly
C. sadly; sad D. sad；sad
4、It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall,some____over 100 meters.
A．measured
B．measuring
C．are measured
D．measure
5、It is the first time that I _______ this kind of moon cake.
A．enjoyed
B．have enjoyed
C．enjoy
D．enjoying
6、I’m sorry to say your performance didn’t get to the requirements, ________ you cannot be accepted by our company.
A．in a word
B．on the other hand
C．in general
D．in other words
7、Efforts have been made to prevent the ______ of the pandas, which makes the number of the animal increase greatly.
A．campaign
B．souvenir
C．extinction
D．amusement
8、—Shall we go camping to celebrate our graduation?
—__________. Let's make a plan first.
A．No way
B．Good idea
C．It's nothing
D．I don't think so
9、——Not getting that job was disappointing.
—_________. Something better will come along.
A. Bad luck B. Not to worry
C. Don't mention it D. That's right
10、Space exploration has been made ______ with the development of modern science and technology.
A. it possible B. it was possible
C. that possible D. possible
11、I couldn’t understand him. I did not know what to say, either. The underlined word “either” is used to ________.
A．give an example
B．create new words
C．add more information
D．compare
12、I was about to go to bed ______ the man living in the next room knocked on the door.
A．while
B．when
C．that
D．which
13、We will fly a kite as soon as your homework __________.
A．finishes
B．will be finished
C．has finished
D．is finished
14、_____ you succeed and_____you be healthy.
A．Wish, wish
B．Wish, may
C．May, wish
D．May, may
15、It is good manners to eat up ______ is left in your plate．
A．that B．what C．which D．all
16、________ a meeting that has nothing to do with us really wastes our time.
A．Attending
B．Attended
C．Being attended
D．Attend
17、Nowadays, basic health care services are ______ to almost all the Chinese people, contributing to a rise in average life expectancy.
A.alternative B.abundant C.accessible D.creative
18、The surgeons in a London hospital __________ a new technique to help replace the injured part of the body with an artificial one. It’s a great breakthrough in medicine.
A．accessed
B．monitored
C．pioneered
D．equipped
19、Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of the site Facebook, you can have a look at each other’s pictures.
A. where B. which C. when D. as
20、Let’s try and see if we can find a way to ________ these financial issues.
A．attempt
B．settle
C．suffer
D．account
21、 Paula Ceely had got out of her car to open a metal gate that blocked her path when she heard the whistle sounded by the driver of a train. Her Renault Clio was parked across a railway line. Seconds later, she watched the train drag her car almost a kilometre down the railway tracks. Ceely’s near miss made the news. She blamed the accident on her GPS. She had never driven the route before. It was dark and raining heavily. Ceely was relying on her GPS, but it made no mention of the crossing. “I put my complete trust in the device and it led me right into the path of a speeding train,” she told the BBC.
Who is to blame here? Rick Stevenson, telling Ceely’s story in his book When Machines Fail Us, points his finger at the limitations of technology. We put our faith in digital devices, he says, but our digital helpers are too often not up to the job. It’s not just GPS devices; Stevenson takes us on a tour of digital disasters involving everything from mobile phones to wireless keyboards.
The problem with his argument in the book is that it’s not clear why he only focuses on digital technology, while there may be many other possible causes. A map-maker might have left the crossing off a paper map. Maybe we should blame Ceely for not paying attention. Perhaps the railway authorities are at fault for poor signaling system. But Stevenson doesn’t say.
It’s a problem that runs through the book. In another section on cars, Stevenson describes the advanced techniques that criminals use to defeat computer-based locking systems for cars. He says once again not all new locks have proved reliable. But perhaps it’s also due to the shortage of policemen on the streets, or changing social circumstances, or some combination of these factors.
The game between humans and their smart devices is amusing and complex. It is shaped by economics, psychology and the cultures we live in. Somewhere in the mix of those forces there may be a way for a wiser use of technology.
【1】What did Paula Ceely think was the cause of her accident?
A．Her GPS device didn’t tell her about the crossing.
B．She was not familiar with the road.
C．The railway workers failed to give the signal.
D．It was dark and raining heavily then.
【2】The phrase “near miss” (Paragraph 1) can best be replaced by ______.
A．serious accident
B．narrow escape
C．big mistake
D．heavy loss
【3】Which of the following would Rick Stevenson most probably agree with?
A．Modern technology is what we can’t live without.
B．GPS error is not the only cause for Ceely’s accident.
C．Digital technology often falls short of our expectation.
D．Digital devices are more reliable than they used to be.
【4】The writer probably thinks Stevenson’s argument is ______.
A．reasonable
B．confusing
C．one-sided
D．well-based
22、 If you think you’re not especially smart or capable, or that failure is bound no matter how hard you try, you’re right. 【1】You can do it by using these five tips to start appearing as confident on the outside as you will soon feel on the inside.
Buy clothes that fit. Clothes never make the person, but it’s hard to feel confident inside when your outside sends signals of uncertainty. 【2】
Keep laughing. Laughter releases some of the tension that builds in your body each day. 【3】You don’t have to overdo it, but a bit of humor goes a long way toward elevating your level of confidence.
【4】It helps to break things down into achievable pieces, and start to accomplish them, easy ones first, thus you will develop a mindset of success. This, in turn, makes it easier to feel confident. Whatever your goals may be, find something you desire, make a promise to see it through to the end, and then feel the confidence of success.
Realize you know more than you think you do. 【5】Admitting you don’t have the answer is the first step toward finding it, and the right answers pave the road to confidence.
Be enthusiastic. Be happy and excited, and allow the world to see it. Your joy and confidence will be infectious.
Start with any of the five items on this list, and start feeling better inside out today!
A.Set reasonable goals.
B.But confidence is like any other skill you develop.
C.Wait until you have a good shape to start to dress well.
D.Love what you’re wearing and the world is likely to love it too.
E.Surround yourself with people who deserve your love and dignity.
F.If you don’t know something, there’s no shame in asking for the answer.
G.Include your routine with the people or media that make you really happy.
23、The Chinese version of TikTok, Douyin, is introducing a “teenage mode” that will limit the amount of time to 40 minutes a day for children under the age of 14 who spend on the short-form video app. It will also be unavailable to those users between 10 p. m. and 6 a. m. The measures will apply to all Douyin users under the age of 14 who have registered using their real names, its company announced in a statement on Saturday.
The company also encourages parents to help their children use real names, or they can set the “teenage mode”. The app will also introduce new content, ranging from science experiments and museums to art exhibition and natural scenery, to inspire younger teens.
Experts remark that limiting the usage of Douyin is an active measure which is of great benefit to minors (未成年人). The decision will push other Internet platforms with short videos to consider setting similar limits. Self-management and voluntary change of the platforms can make them more socially responsible.
Douyin had at least 490 million users in November 2020, according to a media research firm. The Chinese government control the large amount of time minors spend on their services. In June, China changed the Minor Protection Law, which requires Internet service providers —including social media apps—to “set up corresponding (相关的) functions such as time management, content restriction and consumption limits for minors.”
Last month, China prevented online gamers under the age of 18 from playing on weekdays and limited their play to just three hours most weekends. A series of measures have been taken to further ensure the safety of businesses focused on the next generation, from a heavy hit on after-school classes to rules for online gaming and videos.
【1】What will the company of Douyin do with its teenage mode?
A．Limit the time for children to use Douyin.
B．Encourage parents to use their real names.
C．Allow children to use Douyin after 10 p. m.
D．Attract more children to watch online videos.
【2】Which opinion will the experts agree with probably?
A．Limiting usage of Douyin is of little significance.
B．The measures won’t have effects on other platforms.
C．The self-management of the Internet platforms is enough.
D．The Internet platforms should take more responsibilities.
【3】What can we infer about tech companies from paragraph 4?
A．They wanted to take the place of Douyin.
B．Their business should follow the new law.
C．They refused to set up corresponding function.
D．Their influence was discovered by media research firms.
【4】What’s the main purpose of the government’s measures?
A．To encourage online games.
B．To protect the next generation.
C．To develop advanced technology.
D．To reduce the kids’ learning pressure.
24、A rising star from Virginia has secured the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” for his groundbreaking creation — a bar of soap designed to battle against skin cancer. At just 14 years old, Heman Bekele emerged as the victor of the 2023 Young Scientist Challenge, standing out among the ten finalists with his innovative creation known as the Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS).
Bekele’s brilliant concept centers on the development of a soap that is not only affordable, but also has the potential to reactivate the body’s natural defenders of the skin to stop skin cancer. In Bekele’s own words, “Curing cancer, one bar of soap at a time. ”He always has endless passion for biology and technology, and the Young Scientist Challenge just provided him with the perfect platform to display his ideas. Reflecting on his inspiration, Bekele shared that his childhood played a significant role in shaping his innovative thinking. Having witnessed people work tirelessly under the sun, he couldn’t help but wonder how many were aware of the risks associated with constant sun exposure.
“I wanted to make my idea not only scientifically exceptional but also accessible to a broad audience,” Bekele expressed during an interview with the media. He received invaluable guidance from Deborah Isabelle, a product engineering specialist, who connected him with other scientists to aid him in reaching his ambitious plans.
During his presentation, Bekele passionately expressed his vision of turning the soap into “a symbol of hope, accessibility, and a world where skin cancer treatment is within reach for all.”
Over the coming five years, Bekele longs to perfect his invention and establish a nonprofit organization devoted to distributing his innovative creation to more places including undeveloped communities, offering hope and a practical solution in the fight against skin cancer.
【1】What made Bekele an instant hit?
A．Starting a soap fashion.
B．Overcoming skin cancer.
C．Being the youngest scientist.
D．Creating a soap against skin cancer.
【2】What inspired Bekele to invent SCTS?
A．His concern for others.
B．His adventure in childhood.
C．His enthusiasm for technology.
D．His interest in medical knowledge.
【3】What will Bekele do in the near future?
A．Obtain official approval.
B．Visit undeveloped areas.
C．Increase the availability of the soap.
D．Update the facilities of production.
【4】Which of the following can best describe Bekele?
A．Inspiring and modest.
B．Humorous and positive.
C．Creative and considerate.
D．Curious and independent.
25、Mike and I wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a ________ at our favourite restaurant, but when we arrived, our table wasn’t well prepared.
We walked toward the bar in the restaurant to wait. Mike ________ a chair for me and the man next to me moved over to give me room to slide in. I smiled my thanks.
“I’m here on business. Can you ________ some interesting things to do locally when I have some time off?” the man asked.
Mike and I immediately shifted our attention to the stranger. We love our adopted hometown and quickly suggested half a dozen fun ________.
The stranger’s name was Bill. He and Mike ________ to be both mechanical engineers. The two men had ________ to talk about. Seconds turned into minutes and strangers turned into friends.
When the hostess ________ and told us our table was ________, we said goodbye to Bill.
“We’re out to ________ our wedding anniversary,” I said as we got up to follow the waitress to our table.
“Wow! I really ________ you taking the time to talk to me,” Bill said. “You could have ________ me. Happy anniversary!”
The evening sped by. Soon we had to go home. Mike signaled our waiter for the bill. ________, the waiter smiled and handed us a note: Thank you again for talking to a stranger. I really appreciate your kindness. ________ is on me. Bill ________, we looked at the waiter.
“Yes,” he said. “It’s true. He paid your bill.”
We walked back to the bar to thank Bill, but his seat was ________. But we never forgot his generosity and decided to pay it forward.
【1】
A．reservation
B．wish
C．preparation
D．plan
【2】
A．ordered in
B．picked up
C．took up
D．pulled out
【3】
A．choose
B．think of
C．recommend
D．refer to
【4】
A．stories
B．books
C．restaurants
D．activities
【5】
A．announced
B．seemed
C．pretended
D．happened
【6】
A．nothing
B．little
C．plenty
D．everything
【7】
A．approached
B．returned
C．replied
D．apologised
【8】
A．full
B．collected
C．ready
D．clean
【9】
A．congratulate
B．celebrate
C．hold
D．watch
【10】
A．imagine
B．appreciate
C．mind
D．enjoy
【11】
A．helped
B．seen
C．forgiven
D．ignored
【12】
A．Instead
B．Therefore
C．Besides
D．Otherwise
【13】
A．Praise
B．Blame
C．Responsibility
D．Dinner
【14】
A．Curious
B．Surprised
C．Grateful
D．Relaxed
【15】
A．dirty
B．gone
C．empty
D．occupied
26、请按下列提示，以“如何交友”为题，用英语写一篇短文。(120词左右)
1.人人都需要朋友，如何交友非常重要；
2.交朋友首先要对别人友善；
3.要使别人感到亲切：常保持微笑，不要以貌取人，记住别人的名字，关心别人胜过关心自己等；
4.不要相信那些在危急时刻背离你的人，因为“患难见真情”。
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