1、The drug increases the number of red cells in the blood, ________ oxygen uptake by 10 percent.
A．absorbing
B．enhancing
C．emerging
D．abusing
2、Ten minutes later，a bus ________ and everybody got on it.
A．came up B．added up C．looked up D．put up
3、I have had my bike ________, and I’m going to get somebody ________ my radio tomorrow.
A．repair; to repair
B．repairing; to be repaired
C．repaired; to repair
D．to repair; repairing
4、We are trying our best to _______ costs and improve quality.
A.cut off B.cut up C.cut through D.cut down
5、Xia Peng, an English educator, pointed out ______ critical thinking is added to his or her English speech, the student will be outstanding.
A. that whether B. what that
C. that if D. where that
6、Tom will go to Shanghai, ________ he plans to stay for one week.
A．when
B．that
C．which
D．where
7、The plan was so shallow and impractical that no serious _________ was ever made to realize it.
A．achievement
B．comment
C．attempt
D．credit
8、The ________ of a passage gives readers very important information about the main idea of it.
A．title
B．homework
C．housework
D．panic
9、Hardly ________ out of the house________ it began to rain.
A．I had got, when
B．had I got, when
C．I have got, as
D．have I got, as
10、Although she was ill and suffering after the punishment, she remained so cheerful and confident, eager to _______ the little strength to helping others.
A．demand
B．devote
C．decorate
D．defend
11、Don’t call Mr. Wang at nine tomorrow. He ____ to a lecture on the reform of the college entrance examination.
A. will listen B. will be listening
C. is listening D. will have listened
12、Mr. Norman has raised some interesting points, but there’s one thing he has completely failed to _____.
A. account for B. block out
C. stand for D. come up
13、His face seems so familiar to me. I ______ him somewhere before.
A．must have seen
B．must see
C．might have seen
D．might see
14、The little girl let out a cry of surprise when her father ________ at the door with a smile.
A．cheered up
B．popped up
C．threw up
D．shut up
15、We are living in an age ________QR codes become more and more popular in our daily life.
A．which
B．when
C．what
D．whose
16、The crazy fans ______ patiently for two hours, and they would wait till the movie star arrived.
A.were waiting
B.had been waiting
C.has waited
D.would waited
17、As soon as the invention was finished, Sissa Ben gave it to the king, who was glad and asked him ________ he would like to have in return.
A．that
B．what
C．whether
D．how
18、It is the very factory ______ I once worked.
A. where B. that
C. as D. which
19、I was ______ them about my travels ______ she broke in with a story of her own.
A. to tell; while B. about to tell; when
C. was going to; while D. telling; while
20、He can't remember the age _________ he met his wife.
A. of which B. at which
C. in which D. on which
21、The remains of a huge building from ancient Greece have been discovered by underwater researchers working at a site of a historic battle that took place 2,500 years ago.
The monumental construction was found in the shallow waters off the coast of Salamis during excavation (挖掘) work that took place in June and July last year. The Greek Culture Ministry, which announced the discovery, said it dates back to the time of the Battle of Salamis — a naval battle between Greek and Persian states. Underwater researchers were carrying out a study of the area when they found the remains in the shallow waters. They believed it was a large public building that was used until the late Roman times, in the third century C.E.
The researchers said it would likely have been one of the main public buildings in the area. The team found many other features relating to the building and marble sculptures. This, the ministry said, appears to date back to the fourth century B.C.E.
During the 2018 study, the researchers used a new technique where a flexible barrier was constructed, allowing them to drain (排水) the area being excavated, get a better view of the site and take samples of the remains, helping them date the building.
The discovery of the building is important as it is helping the researchers reconstruct the geography of the area 2,500 years ago. At this time — 480 B.C.E.— the Battle of Salamis took place in the straits between Salamis Island and mainland Greece. Following successful invasions (入侵) by the Persian army, the Greek ships had withdrawn to Salamis. At this point Themistocles, a politician and general, convinced Greek friends to fight, a report of the battle by the U.K.’s Cardiff University notes. The Persians thought they had the advantage. They entered the straits of Salamis with a view to blocking the entrance. However, their large ships failed to operate well in the tight waterways and the Greeks were victorious. After this win, the Greeks defeated the Persians in several other key battles, ending the period of invasion.
【1】What can be learned about the huge building?
A．It was ruined during a naval battle.
B．It was still used after Roman times.
C．It was built after the Battle of Salamis.
D．It was discovered in the shallow waters.
【2】What’s paragraph 4 mainly about?
A．Why the researchers built a barrier.
B．How the researchers drained the area.
C．Why the researchers dated the building.
D．How the researchers conducted the study.
【3】What’s the meaning of studying the remains?
A．It tells people of a great politician’s achievements.
B．It shows why the Persian army carried out invasions.
C．It helps the researchers know what the area used to be like.
D．It confirms the report by the U.K.’s Cardiff University.
【4】What do we know about the Battle of Salamis?
A．It ended with the Greeks’ victory.
B．It put an end to the Persians’ invasion.
C．It took place in the mainland of Greece.
D．It forced the Persians to abandon their ships.
22、 If scientists could create a pill that let you live twice as long while remaining free of diseases, would you take it?
If one considers only the personal benefits that longer life would bring, the answer might seem like a no-brainer: People could spend more time with loved ones; watch future generations grow up; learn new languages or try different careers.
But what about society as a whole? Would it be better off if life span were doubled? The question is of growing importance, and serious debate about it goes back a few years to the Kronos Conference on Longevity Health Sciences in Arizona. Gregory Stock, director of the Program on Medicine, Technology, and Society at UCLA5s School of Public Health, answered the question with a firm “Yes”. A doubled lifespan, Stock said, would “give us a chance to recover from our mistakes, lead us towards longer-term thinking and delay the start of expensive diseases of aging. It would also raise productivity through adding to our prime years.”
Callahan, a co-founder of the Hastings Center in New York, didn’t share Stocks enthusiasm. For one thing, he said, doubling life spans won’t solve any of our current social problems. ‘‘We have war, poverty, all sorts of issues around, and I don’t think any of them would be at all helped if people lived longer, Callahan said in a telephone interview, “The question is, ‘What will we get as a society?’ I suspect it won’t be a better society?”
Others point out that a doubling of the human lifespan will affect society at every level. Ideas about marriage and work will change in fundamental ways, they say, as will attitudes toward the young and the old.
【1】In Paragraph 2, “a no-brainer” most probably refers to ________.
A．something coming to mind naturally
B．someone unwilling to think
C．something difficult to bear in mind
D．someone having a low IQ
【2】According to Stock, a doubled lifespan would result in people __________.
A．thinking less frequently
B．having fewer diseases of aging
C．making more mistakes
D．working productively longer
【3】Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A．Aging: Burden or Treasure
B．Base of Society: the Old or the Young
C．Longer Lives: For or Again
D．A Doubled Lifespan: Possible or Not
23、While most lifestyle and fashion magazines are full of photos of slim (苗条的) male and female models that create an unrealistic image of the human body, a fresh Japanese men’s magazine called Mr. Babe is taking an unusual approach. It is targeted at chubby men, a body type that is rarely represented in the mainstream (主流) fashion industry.
Mr. Babe describes itself as Japan’s first fashion and lifestyle magazine of chubby men, by chubby men and for chubby men. Its major goal is to increase the confidence of its readers and convince them that they can lead a happy and successful life regardless of the few extra pounds. It offers fashion tips, health advice and articles on marriage. The chief editor said, “Mr. Babe is in no way persuading men to become fat. Our message is that chubby men can be attractive by making use of what they have now.”
Norihito Kurashina was in charge of Men’s Knuckle for over 10 years before shifting completely and launching Mr. Babe. Up to now, Men’s Knuckle is still a famous magazine for young Japanese. 52-year-old Kurashina describes himself as a chubby man for 25 years.
According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the percentage of overweight men in Japan has been increasing gradually over the last decade, while the number of overweight women has decreased. Kurashina says the growing number of chubby men is largely due to the long working hours. In addition, they go drinking after work to relax. Naturally, they have no time, energy or money to go to the gym and keep in shape.
The chubby men in Mr. Babe magazine are not much more different than the handsome and sexy men that show up in most mainstream magazines. They are charming and well-dressed. 50, 000 copies have been printed of the first issue (发行), which has film star Jack Black on the cover. Norihito Kurashina says he is already feeling a good response from the audience and is confident of the magazine’s success.
【1】What does the underlined word “chubby” in Para. 1 mean?
A．Fat.
B．Thin.
C．Ugly.
D．Tall.
【2】What does Mr. Babe mainly aim to do?
A．Encourage more men to put on weight.
B．Make its readers confident in themselves.
C．Offer suggestions about how to lose weight.
D．Become the most popular magazine in Japan.
【3】What can we infer from the text?
A．No film stars are on the cover of Mr. Babe.
B．Norihito Kurashina is not fat at all.
C．The future of Mr. Babe’s is bright.
D．The men in Mr. Babe dressed carelessly.
【4】What is the main idea of the passage?
A．A magazine is bringing out a different charm.
B．People don’t read magazines anymore.
C．Slim male and female models are becoming more popular.
D．More film stars are on the cover of magazines.
24、 On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
“What seems to be the problem, Madam?” Asked the attendant.
“Can’t you see?” She said, “You’ve sat me next to a black. I can’t possibly sit next to this dirty disgusting human. Find me another seat!”
“Please calm down, Madam,” the attendant replied, “The flight is very full today, but I’ll tell you what I’ll do—I’ll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first class.”
A few minutes later, the attendant returned with the good news, which she delivered to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self-satisfied grin.
“Madam, unfortunately, as I guessed, economy is full. I’ve spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class.”
Before the lady had a chance to answer, the attendant continued.
“It’s most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, according to this special situation, the captain felt that it was unbelievable that someone should be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious(讨厌的) person.”
Having said that, the attendant turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said, “So if you’d like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you.”
At that moment, the surrounding passengers stood and gave a long-lasting ovation (欢呼) while the black man walked up to the front of the plane…
【1】What made the white South African lady angry?
A.She had to find the attendant to complain. B.She couldn’t find another seat to sit down.
C.The passenger next to her is dirty. D.She sat next to a black man.
【2】Who will fly in first class?
A.The attendant. B.The white woman. C.The black man. D.The captain.
【3】How many types of seats are there in the plane?
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5
【4】What was the “special situation” that the attendant mentioned in Paragraph 8?
A.The woman was obnoxious.
B.The black man was obnoxious.
C.The white woman can’t sit next to a black man.
D.The passengers around can’t stand the woman any longer.
【5】From the passage, we can make a conclusion that __________.
A.people don’t like those who look down on others
B.the attendant aboard is unfriendly
C.the white lady was refused to go on the plane at last
D.many passengers aboard don’t like to sit next to the black man.
25、Brownie and Spotty were neighbour dogs who met every day to play together. Like pairs of dogs you can find in any ________ where people live, these two dogs loved each other and played ________ so often that they had worn (踩出) a path through the grass of the field between their own houses.
One evening, Brownie’s family ________ that Brownie hadn’t returned home. They went looking for him with no ________. Brownie didn’t appear the next day, and, despite (尽管) their ________ to find him, by the next week he was still missing.
Curiously, Spotty ________ at Brownie’s house alone, barking. Busy with their own lives, they just paid no attention to the ________ little neighbour dog.
Finally, one morning Spotty ________ to take “no” for an answer. Spotty followed Ted about, barking strongly, then running towards a nearby wood, as if to say, “________ me! It’s urgent (紧急的) !”
Ted followed the anxious Spotty. The little dog led the man to a ________ place a half mile from the house. There Ted found his beloved Brownie ________, one of his hind legs stuck in a steel leg hold trap. Extremely shocked, Ted now wished he’d taken Spotty’s earlier requirement ________. Then Ted noticed something quite remarkable.
Spotty had done more than simply ________ Brownie’s owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the ________ dog, Ted found some dog food—which was later ________ as the remains of every meal Spotty had been fed that ________!
Spotty had been visiting Brownie ________, trying his best to keep his friend alive by offering his own comfort. Spotty had obviously stayed with Brownie to protect him from being hurt, snuggling (依偎) with him at night to keep him ________ and touching him gently with its nose to keep his spirits up.
Brownie’s ________ was treated by a veterinarian (兽医) and he recovered. For many years afterwards, the two families watched the faithful friends frolicking (嬉戏) and running after each other down that well-worn ________ between their houses.
【1】
A．school
B．story
C．area
D．film
【2】
A．together
B．wildly
C．lonely
D．happily
【3】
A．watched
B．heard
C．feared
D．noticed
【4】
A．hope
B．success
C．failure
D．information
【5】
A．wishes
B．demands
C．efforts
D．worries
【6】
A．went up
B．showed up
C．took up
D．put up
【7】
A．nervous
B．eager
C．angry
D．clever
【8】
A．decided
B．refused
C．hoped
D．expected
【9】
A．Love
B．Hit
C．Forget
D．Follow
【10】
A．beautiful
B．distant
C．wild
D．clean
【11】
A．alive
B．dead
C．brave
D．sleepy
【12】
A．immediately
B．seriously
C．directly
D．honestly
【13】
A．asked
B．ordered
C．informed
D．led
【14】
A．injured
B．defeated
C．frightened
D．worried
【15】
A．regarded
B．determined
C．recognized
D．showed
【16】
A．month
B．day
C．evening
D．week
【17】
A．anxiously
B．regularly
C．sometimes
D．calmly
【18】
A．fearless
B．healthy
C．warm
D．hopeful
【19】
A．leg
B．head
C．body
D．tail
【20】
A．hill
B．field
C．place
D．path
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“I don't want to go.” Maria moved her feet slightly and hung her shoulders. Mom continued packing a bag. “We're going to Uncle Rich' s in Montana for summer vacation. He's your father's brother, and we go there every year.”
Maria stormed out of her mom's room and said angrily, “Nobody ever thinks of me!” “That's enough. We're going.” replied Mom angrily, too.
Their August vacation came sooner than Maria wanted. Before she knew it, she and the family were at Uncle Rich's farm. Uncle Rich grabbed her dad and hugged him. Maria grabbed her bag, “I'm going to my room.”
“Wait a minute, Maria,” said Uncle Rich. “I have got something to show you.” At the barn (牲口棚) Maria saw the horse. It was of medium size. It had a fine, soft black coat and one white foot. There was a wide white patch (斑) that ran down the center of its face. Maria fell in love with it at first sight. “Wow! What a horse!”
“He's a mustang,” said Uncle Rich. “Mustangs are free horses who live in the wild. We found him stuck in the mud down by the river. My friend and I roped him and managed to get him out.”
Maria kicked the dirt. “Can I help care for him?” Then she felt her heart beating in expectation.
Uncle Rich laughed. “You bet. The more hands we have, the better. Just don't get too attached. Once we're sure he's okay, we will have to set him free. Mustangs went from over a million at the beginning of the 20th century to less than 17,000 in 1970. They were hunted illegally for meat.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
Paragraph 1 :
Hearing this, Maria felt her stomach turn.
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Paragraph 2 :
Maria hurried back to the barn in a flash.
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