1、The hotel boasts a lovely dining room ______ the lake, where the view can truly be described as spectacular.
A.overlooked B.reflecting C.overlooking D.reflected
2、________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.
A. In spite of B. By means of
C. On account of D. In terms of
3、The party we had been looking forward to ____ to be a great disappointment．
A．turned up B．turned out
C．turning up D．turning out
4、I just sat by the window watching the passing scene ________ I caught the eye of a waiter and ordered my meal.
A．once
B．while
C．until
D．since
5、Sorry，madam.You'd better come tomorrow，because it's ________the visiting time now.
A. during B. at
C. beyond D. before
6、Terrorist threats are ________ tourists.
A．pulling away
B．driving away
C．taking away
D．giving away
7、Hawaii, however, provides an ideal location to________ the technology at a low price.
A．make out
B．give out
C．set out
D．test out
8、Free film tickets will be sent to _______ are interested in film.
A.whomever B.whoever C.no matter who D.whichever
9、Do you remember ________ by our teacher when you stopped _____ late for class?
A.to be praised ,to come B.being praised, coming
C.being praised, to come D.to be praised; coming
10、He suggested to Jane that she _____ the problem another way, and her expression suggested that she _____.
A.solve; agreed B.solve; agree
C.solved; should agree D.solved; agreed
11、The sports meet, originally _______ be held last Friday, was finally delayed because of the bad weather．
A．due to B．thanks to
C．owing to D．according to
12、I live in Taiyuan, a city not far _________ Beijing.
A.from B./ C.to D.away
13、Many people think that the procedure for applying for a visa is________, but actually it is not so difficult as long as you make sure your papers are complete and valid.
A．essential
B．complicated
C．emotive
D．witty
14、The new discovery of oil is of great ______ to this area’s economy.
A. performance B. significance
C. satisfaction D. assumption
15、The reason ________ he gave for his being away for such a long time is ________ his mother was ill.
A. why; that B. that; that
C. that; because D. why; because
16、A household robot was going to be ______ by Larry’s wife, Claire.
A.carried out B.sorted out C.figured out D.tested out
17、______ me a chance to try, I believe, I won’t disappoint you.
A. If you give B. Give C. To give D. Giving
18、Now every means ________ prevent the water from ________.
A．get used to; polluted
B．is used to; being polluted
C．gets used to; pollution
D．are used to; polluting
19、He didn not go by bike with me.That is ______there was something wrong with his bike.
A.why B.how
C.because D.Whether
20、An ___________ look appeared on the boy’s face when he heard the ___________ news.
A. excited; excited B. exciting; exciting
C. excited; exciting D. exciting; excited
21、Local bamboo plantations in Europe have ensured that giant pandas in Belgium and the United Kingdom have been fed with enough fresh bamboo during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to zookeepers.
Every week, there are about 1,000 kilograms of fresh bamboos delivered from a French bamboo plantation called La Bambouseraie to the Belgian zoo of Pairi Daiza where two giant pandas plus their three babies live.
Mathieu Goedefroy, spokesman of the zoo, said “It is very important for us to be assured that we always and at every time are able to provide fresh bamboo of the highest quality for our dear pandas. That's why we decide to buy this growing house.”
Since 1856, when a botanist Eugene Mazel began his first plantings by making species from all the world used to the plantation, La Bamhouseraie has developed into a park growing more than 240 varieties of bamboo now.
Of the 1,000 kilograms of bamboo delivered to the zoo each week, only a small part is eaten by the pandas. The other animals can consume the rest of it so that none is wasted.
The story is similar in the U. K. 's Edinburgh Zoo, where the fresh bamboo has been shipped from the Netherlands. Jo Elliot, the animal collection manager at the zoo, said, “We have made sure that our stores have enough supplies. The pandas need their bamboo. Most of it gets shipped in from the Netherlands, and at the moment that is fine. We are still getting deliveries. ”
In early May, Canada's Calgary Zoo said it would have to send back two giant pandas to China, since fewer flights, as a result of COVID-19, were causing a lack of bamboo for the pandas. An adult giant panda eats about 35 kilograms of bamboo shoots, or kilograms of fresh bamboo and bamboo leaves daily. There was no locally grown bamboo in Calgary, so supplies of bamboo had relied on the shipments from China.
“We have also contacted our workmates from Calgary, Canada,” Goedefroy said. “We'll see if we could be of any help for them with our bamboo supplies. ”
【1】Where does Pairi Daiza get bamboo for their pandas?
A．From a zoo in China.
B．From a French plantation.
C．From a zoo in Belgium.
D．From a plantation in the Netherlands.
【2】What is the similarity between the Edinburgh Zoo and Pairi Daiza?
A．They make full use of the bamboo.
B．They have to return pandas to China.
C．They have enough bamboo supplies.
D．They got bamboo from the same place.
【3】What can be inferred about Calgary Zoo from the last two paragraphs?
A．It could grow some bamboo soon.
B．Pairi Daiza may send bamboo to it.
C．It will give less bamboo to pandas.
D．There will be no more pandas living in it.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．COVID-19 Harmed Pandas' Health.
B．COVID-19 Brought Chances to Zoos.
C．European Plantations Grew Bamboo Well.
D．European Zoos Kept Enough Supply of Bamboo.
22、Mr. Pagano is watching a video of a polar bear swimming after a seal. The seal escapes! The bear meets another bear. They look at each other and then go separate ways. What makes this video so unusual is that it’s from the point of view of the polar bear. A camera was previously put around the bear’s neck by Mr. Pagano’s research team with the aim to find out what polar bears will need to survive in their changing habitat.
According to scientists, polar bears are endangered because of Earth’s warming climate, which is reducing the ice pack that floats on the Arctic Ocean. The ice pack goes through a yearly cycle. In the fall and winter, the ice pack grows southward, spreading toward North America, Asia, and Europe. By the end of winter, the ice pack lies over shallower waters near land, where seals live. The polar bears hunt along the edge of that ice, eating seals in the spring and early summer before the ice over shallow waters melts. It’s how the bears fatten up for the next winter.
In the past few decades, the ice pack has started to grow later in the fall. As a result, it isn’t as thick and starts to melt and break up earlier in the spring. That gives the bears less sea ice for hunting and forces some of them to swim farther to move between land and ice habitats. Studies show that, in places where the ice has been breaking up earlier for decades, the number of bears is going down, and their overall health is getting worse. Scientists want to know if bears are still finding enough to eat and how far they have to travel, or swim, to find food.
Using the GPS collars, the researchers confirmed that some bears are swimming long distances. Of 52 bears, 20 took a total of 50 long-distance swims, each one a journey of more than 30 miles. Are the long-distance travels harming their chances for survival? If polar bears are going to survive in the warming Arctic, humans may need to act right now. With the work of scientists like Mr. Pagano, silver linings will finally cut open the darkness.
【1】What probably is Mr. Pagano?
A．A climate scientist.
B．A zoologist.
C．A GPS engineer
D．An ice observer.
【2】The video is special because ________.
A．it is made by professional animal researchers
B．its aim is to trace bear behaviors in North Pole
C．it is filmed by a camera attached to a polar bear
D．it uses hi-tech GPS to study polar bears’ habitats
【3】What makes polar bears in the Arctic endangered?
A．The decreasing shallow waters.
B．The decreasing number of seals.
C．The long-distance travels for habitats.
D．The changed yearly cycle of ice packs.
【4】According to the author, Mr. Pagano’s research is ________.
A．hopeful
B．limited
C．complete
D．questionable
23、Snorkelling in Silfra
The clear water at this UNESCO world heritage(遗产) site in Thingvellir National Park will leave you speechless. It is one of the highest rated dive sites in the world. During this journey, you will snorkel within a crack between the Eurasian and American continents. You’ll experience truly amazing views of the colorful underwater landscape, marine life(海洋生物), and geological formations. Silfra’s water is fresh and drinkable at around 2°C -- 4°C all year round. Visibility can reach more than 100 meters, and swimming often feels more like flying.
This trip is for anyone who knows how to swim and is up for a unique adventure. We offer transportation with a pick-up in Reykjavik, and provide you with a dry suit. The total length of the tour is approximately five hours, and includes in-water snorkelling lasting around 30 minutes. We’ll guide you through the main Silfra Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral and Silfra Lagoon.
Included:
★ All necessary snorkeling equipment;
★ Hot drinks and food;
★ Silfra entrance fee of 1,000 ISK.
Availability: All year at 09:00 and 15:00. Pick-up in one hour before.
Requirements:
Participants need to complete the Silfra medical statement before the tour.
Divers must:
★ Be at least 18 years old (young people under 18 years old need a signature from their legal guardian), and the maximum age is 65 years old;
★ Be able to communicate in English.
★ Be physically fit;
★ Not be pregnant;
★ Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
★ Sign a medical form.
【1】What will be offered to you if you take this trip?
A. Cold drinks. B. Two dry suits.
C. Round-trip air tickets. D. Equipment for snorkeling.
【2】When is the earliest pick-up time every day?
A. 07:00. B. 08:00.
C. 09:00. D. 14:00.
【3】To participate in the trip, one must ____.
A. be over 18 years old. B. be under 66 years old.
C. have the support of parents. D. have a high level of ability in English.
24、The Worlds' Best Bookshops
There's nothing like being surrounded by books， wherever you are． Here are the finest oases of literature that travellers can bring you．
Daikanyama T﹣site | Tokyo
It is well worth visiting even if just to admire the building's beautiful， crisscrossed architecture． Once you've had your fill of roaming three floors' worth of bookshelves， there's the bar， the coffee shop， or even the video rental space to give you more reason to stay just that little bit longer． Grab a book， order a beer and dive into its pages． I could have stayed hours here．
City Lights | San Francisco
The three﹣storey establishment publishes and sells titles in poetry， fiction， translation， politics， history and the arts． It hosts events and readings， and runs a non﹣profit of the same name that aims to promote diversity of voices and ideas in literature． It's opposite Vesuvio， a bar frequented by Kerouac and other Beat﹣generation writers and artists．
Shakespeare and Company | Paris
I made a special trip to the Left Bank for this one when I was in Paris． It has two floors packed with English﹣language texts， and I was particularly struck by any spare wall space devoted to notes from visitors ﹣ heartfelt messages to a loved one， dedications to the shop itself， or a quote from a favourite author or philosopher．
Hutatma Chowk | Mumbai
A few years ago I visited India， investigating Rudyard Kipling's connections with the country． I spotted a cheap copy of The Jungle Book on one of the tarp﹣covered book stalls at Hutatma Chowk （Martyrs' Square）． The booksellers here are like amateur librarians， able to lay their hands on almost any title you ask for． To me， those well﹣thumbed （翻旧了的） books spoke volumes about the changes of Mumbai's readers in the 150 years since the city gave us Kipling．
【1】In which bookshop can you buy a drink while visiting？
A．Daikanyama T﹣site.
B．City Lights.
C．Shakespeare and Company.
D．Hutatma Chowk.
【2】What can be learned about the book stalls at Hutatma Chowk？
A．People can meet Rudyard Kipling there．
B．They sell the cheapest books in the world．
C．The book owners are amateur librarians．
D．The sellers are familiar with the books．
【3】What do the four bookstores have in common？
A．They are beautifully designed．
B．They are three﹣storey buildings．
C．They offer book lovers good experience．
D．They are frequently visited by great writers．
25、 There was a knock at the door of Great-Grandma Smith's home one Thanksgiving. Since she was the __ for this family holiday, she got up, opened the door, and shouted with delight, "Look who's here!"
She _____ a young man into the house, hugged him, and said, “It's ____ to see you again! Everyone will be so delighted!" Great-Grandma then hurried to ____ his coat and led him to the table. "Oh, just look who's here!” she ______ with joy. The families _____ to each other. She moved things around and _____ him in a seat between my uncle and herself. He was __ by families on both sides and faced Great-Grandpa Smith across the table.
"Coralie, get us another place setting!” Great-Grandma ______"We're so sorry that we ______ without you. No one knew you were coming,” she _____. "But you're just going to love everything. We have turkey and many other ______. Oh, and Coralie made an apple and a pumpkin pie for dessert even! So, just help yourself. My dear, it's a long time since I saw you!" She patted his arm again and ________ .
No one had __ her joyful speech from the moment she left the table to answer the door. After looking around the table at our ______, the young man turned and looked ______at Great-Grandma Smith's face, which was filled with love and joy. He said in a(n) __ voice, "I don't __ any of you. I just stopped at your house to get ___ !”
"But I really appreciate your warm-hearted dinner on this special day as I have lost my way here,” he added with ____ in his eyes.
【1】A.waitress B.guest C.chef D.hostess
【2】A.pulled B.persuaded C.followed D.forced
【3】A.unfortunate B.unnecessary C.wonderful D.hard
【4】A.put away B.take off . C.get back D.slip on
【5】A.replied B.announced C.concluded D.agreed
【6】A.whispered B.laughed C.waved D.introduced
【7】A.threw B.hid C.placed D.forced
【8】A.searched B.surrounded C.touched D.observed
【9】A.commanded B.begged C.promised D.complained
【10】A.continued B.gathered C.finished D.started
【11】A.informed B.apologized C.criticized D.reminded
【12】A.relatives B.gifts C.strangers. D.dishes
【13】A.answered B.condemned C.sighed D.warned
【14】A.interrupted B.minded C.scolded D.applauded
【15】A.dinner B.house C.family D.neighborhood
【16】A.closely B.straight C.coldly D.eagerly
【17】A.annoyed B.excited C.puzzled D.disappointed
【18】A.offend B.invite C.visit D.know
【19】A.blessings B.charges C.messages D.directions
【20】A.water B.curiosity C.pride D.coldness
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Here’s the story of my growth over the past year. It’s a story of how I found the strength to change myself for better and then how I get rid of my fears to be even better. If anyone is inspired by this, that’s wonderful.
I’d been stuck as this incredibly insecure, under-confident and just scared individual for years and years. Since childhood I’d been stuck like this. Kids I met for the first time looked at me rudely and unkindly. Even my friends—actually, I had very few friends because I just felt too ashamed and frightened to make some, though I was eager to and felt extremely lonely in the depth of my heart—laughed at me and gave me bad nicknames. I felt terrible, but I’d just resigned to a life where I’d be afraid of everything and be this “introvert” (内向的人) or whatever. I thought I would never be able to change, never, for my whole life.
But then it all started changing. Something clicked. I suddenly determined to go on a diet, and lost some weight. It was tough. I felt hungry all the time. I was always tempted by the smell of bread and hamburger, even when I didn’t see them. But the toughest thing was that even if I had just had my meals, I felt hunger mentally. However, I held on. In over a period of 6 months I finally managed to stick to one of my diets. I didn’t know how. But I did make it.
The loss of 90 lbs brought me from overweight straight down to underweight. This isn’t the best part. More importantly and inspiringly, I suddenly found strength in me. I realized I could be totally different. And maybe, I could even be whatever I wanted to be. This taught me that I could change myself.
Then I wondered, perhaps, I could also get rid of those of my fears, just like I succeeded in losing my extra pounds. It might not be easy, but it might not be that difficult.
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Chance presented itself soon.
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It was from that point on that I started changing rapidly.
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