1、Scientists believe most of the value of AI lies in its ________ to analyze and interpret vast amounts of data.
A．imitation
B．clue
C．demand
D．capacity
2、________, I managed to get through the game and the pain was worth it in the end.
A．Hopefully
B．Normally
C．Thankfully
D．Conveniently
3、I ________________ in the exam, but I was too careless.
A.should have been careful B.must have been careful
C.should be careful D.must have been careful
4、–Tom, you are late for school again!
–I am sorry, but you cannot imagine _________ difficulty I had _________ up this morning.
A．which; getting
B．which; got
C．what; getting
D．what; got
5、Don’t look at your smart phone when crossing this busy street. If you do so, you may _____ run over by a car.
A.become B.get C.turn D.remain
6、I never worried about my son while I was away because my mother ______ him.
A．drank a toast to
B．played a joke on
C．kept an eye on
D．made an apology to
7、_________ from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals not ________ in any other country in the world.
A.Having divided, to be found B.Having been separated, found
C.Have been separated, found D.Divided, finding
8、—Jack, you know what? Some doctors believe drinking red wine helps cure heart disease.
— their opinion, new evidence has shown that it is not true.
A. In addition to B. Because of
C. According to D. Contrary to
9、 I left school in 2007, and since then I _______ in Los Angeles.
A. lived B. had lived C. lives D. have lived
10、His new novel _________; very few people would like to read it.
A.sells well B.is well sold C.sells badly D.is badly sold
11、The old man was puzzled by the fact that ________ medicine he took, ________ he seemed to be.
A．the less, the better
B．the most, the worst
C．little, well
D．the more, and the worst
12、It’s nearly four years since I worked in that farm. I ________ a band with other fellows.
A. operated B. had been operating
C. was operating D. am operating
13、The boys ________ school next Monday.
A．starts
B．is starting
C．started
D．are starting
14、For many seniors in some universities, the final year can be an unhappy experience, __________ that ends the campus romance.
A.which B.the one C.what D.one
15、--What do you think we should do after dinner?
-- Why don’t we get beer at the Karaoke bar don the street? It is kind of fun to hear all the birds singing.
A. a; 不填 B. a; a
C. the; a D. a; the
16、Mr. Samuel, _______ president of our company, is now in _______ possession of many branches across China.
A. the; the B. /; /
C. a; the D. a; /
17、I ________ to help you with your homework but I couldn’t spare any time, I ________ a composition last night and I’ll finish it today.
A．wanted; was writing
B．wanted; wrote
C．have wanted; wrote
D．had wanted; was writing
18、Technology makes________possible that millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of the world-famous painting.
A．it
B．this
C．that
D．one
19、If it rains, the sports meet ______ the day after tomorrow will have to be put off.
A．to be held
B．to hold
C．holding
D．being held
20、______ is the kindness of the nurse that the patient can never be _______ to her.
A. So; too thankful B. Such; too thankful
C. So; that thankful D. Such; enough thankful
21、 Nature has a lot to offer. 【1】 Here are some valuable life lessons.
• Respect your roots. With time, a young tree grows into full-grown one, something that was so tiny and delicate develops into a strong tree capable of supporting others. However tall it grows, its roots are firmly buried where it once rose. 【2】, Hopefully, we ought to give something back to those humble beginnings that developed us into who we are.
• Let the sorrows disappear. If you cut a hole in the tree, it will grow around it. Whatever may come in its way, a river will continue to flow (流淌). Similarly, whatever sorrow may break your heart, know that life goes on. 【3】
• Learn to coexist peacefully. Nature provides every creature a chance to exist, however big or small it may be. 【4】 The tiger eats the antelope; without the antelope, the tiger wouldn't survive. Likewise, without tigers, the overpopulation of antelopes would cause them to starve to death.
・【5】 Just like the icy cold snow melts (融化)in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green leaves, come autumn these leaves age into shades of gold only to be once again buried in the cold winter. Change is unavoidable. It is important we enjoy what we have to the fullest because who knows how long it will last. Meanwhile, we shouldn't get so attached to things that parting with leads to heartbreak and sorrow.
What to learn from nature is limitless. Respect, admire her and emulate (仿效)her ways into your life.
A．Change is the only constant.
B．She inspires creatures to challenge themselves.
C．Trying to maintain the balance of nature is essential.
D．She teaches us values that may lead to a full and happy life.
E．The pain will weaken and enable you to grow in the process.
F．But the existence of one creature depends on the existence of the other.
G．We should learn to keep ourselves grounded, respect and hold on to our origins.
22、Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.
A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half(53 percent) have breakfast alone and nearly half(46 percent) have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report.
“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone, but together, you know?” Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today, I just wanted some time to myself,” she said.
Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he’s on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction(交流). “I reflect on how my day’s gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It’s a chance for self-reflection. You return to work recharged and with a plan.”
That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn’t feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demeritt, whose company provided the statistics for the report.
【1】What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?
A．Food variety.
B．Eating habits.
C．Table manners.
D．Restaurant service.
【2】Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?
A．To meet with her coworkers.
B．To catch up with her work.
C．To have some time on her own.
D．To collect data for her report.
【3】What do we know about Mazoleny?
A．He makes videos for the bar.
B．He’s fond of the food at the bar.
C．He interviews customers at the bar.
D．He’s familiar with the barkeeper.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．The trend of having meals alone.
B．The importance of self-reflection.
C．The stress from working overtime.
D．The advantage of wireless technology.
23、 What do we mean by responsibility? To put it simply, it is a duty to consider the consequences of our actions. In other words, we have a duty to control our behaviour.
When we are children, we have few responsibilities. Our parents look after us and we generally don’t have to worry about food or shelter. As we grow up, we gradually need to be responsible for more and more things. We learn how to run our own baths, make our own decisions, and realize that we have moral duties. As adults, we are responsible for all aspects of our lives. If there are any problems, we have to handle them ourselves.
We also have responsibilities that go beyond ourselves. Parents have the responsibility to look after their children, ensuring that they have a stable upbringing. Beyond the family, people have a responsibility towards the community as a whole. It is in fact up to us as a society to make this world a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
When we fail in our responsibilities, the consequences are most serious. Teenagers who abandon their studies might ruin their own lives. It is even more horrible to hear about parents who, by not caring for their own children properly, are putting them in danger. Likewise, by not following the traffic rules, careless drivers kill more than a million people around the world every year. Certain professions in our society, such as police officers, exist to protect the public, and the people who do these jobs often risk their own lives in order to do their duty. However, their efforts depend on the support of ordinary people. If we ignore our own responsibilities, society will become dangerous. On a global level, our entire human civilization may be heading towards disaster unless we work together to save our environment.
Furthermore, whether we are shouldering heavy responsibilities, like doctors or lots, or simply taking responsibility for our own learning as students, we will always be judged on how well we perform our duties. For this reason, the hardest part of acting responsibly is admitting that we failed or that we made a mistake. Let’s say you visit your friend’s house and accidentally damage an expensive teapot while your friend is in another room. The honest thing to do is of course to admit your fault and apologize. Because this requires courage, some people take another route: they pretend that nothing happened. Perhaps a broken teapot might not be such a big deal, but in any given situation, we can choose to act responsibly, and it is somewhat through this choice that we decide what our lives are going to be like.
To summarize, responsibilities are an essential part of life since our actions have consequences. Responsibilities aren’t fun, but we can make the burden lighter by sharing them. If everyone considered how their actions would affect themselves and other people, the world would be a better place.
【1】The passage tells us that .
A.children have no responsibilities
B.adults often risk their own lives in order to do their duty
C.our responsible actions would make the world a better place
D.responsibilities aren’t fun unless we can make the burden lighter by sharing them
【2】According to the author, the hardest part of taking responsibility is .
A.to control our behaviour B.to handle problems ourselves
C.to affect ourselves and other people D.to admit our fault and apologize
【3】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Consequence of Responsibility B.Significance of Responsibility
C.Essential Part of Responsibility D.Development of Responsibility
【4】Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion
A.
B.
C.
D.
24、Chocolate could soon be a thing of the past, after scientists warned that the cacao plant, from which chocolate is made, could disappear within 32 years.
Over half of the world’s chocolate comes from just two countries in West Africa-Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana-where the temperature, rain, and humidity (湿度) provide the perfect conditions for cacao to grow. But the threat of rising temperatures over the next three decades caused by climate change, is expected to result in a loss of water from the ground, which scientists say could upset this balance.
According to the related data, a temperature rise of just 2.1℃ could spell an end for the chocolate industry worldwide by 2050. Farmers in the region are already considering moving cacao production areas thousands of feet uphill into mountainous area — much of which is currently preserved for wildlife. But a move like this could destroy ecosystems that are already under threat from illegal farming and deforestation．
Part of the problem, according to Doug Hawkins, is that cacao farming methods have not changed for hundreds of years. “Unlike other tree crops that have benefited from the development of modern, high producing kinds and crop management techniques to realize their genetic potential (潜能), more than 90% of the global cocoa crop is produced by small farms with unimproved planting material,” he said, “It means that we could be facing a chocolate decrease of 100,000 tons a year in the next few years.”
Now scientists at the University of California at Berkeley have teamed up with American candy company Mars to keep chocolate on the menu. Using the controversial (有争议的) gene-editing technology known as CRISPR they are trying to develop a type of the cacao plant able to survive in dryer, warmer climates. If the team’s work on the cacao plant is successful, it could remove the need for farmers in West Africa to relocate to higher ground, and perhaps even allow cacao to be grown elsewhere in the world.
【1】What do we know about chocolate from the text？
A．Chocolate is mainly produced by African countries．
B．Chocolate will not be produced by 2050 because of climate change．
C．A new type of chocolate will be produced with the help of CRISPR．
D．Chocolate will disappear from the menu 30 years later．
【2】What is the reason for the disappearing of the cacao plant？
A．Water shortage caused by climate change．
B．The threat from illegal farming．
C．The changeable farming method．
D．The damaged ecosystem．
【3】What does the underlined word mean?
A．The act of doing harm to trees.
B．The act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area.
C．The act of transplanting trees.
D．The act of planting trees.
【4】What is the writer’s attitude to the application of CRISPR to planting cacao trees？
A．Unconcerned．
B．Supportive．
C．Negative．
D．Objective．
25、Why would someone climb straight up a steep rock face without a rope or safety equipment? According to Alex Honnold, who is known internationally for free soloing, it’s no big deal. But many people in the climbing group disagree. In fact, free soloing is so ______ that less than one percent of climbers ever ______ it.
Honnold grew up in California around a climbing culture and started climbing at 10. He ______ going to a climbing gym six days a week for three hours a day. Honnold was a straight-A student in school. But climbing was his main ______, and free soloing quickly became his favorite style. ______ he began climbing, he has made over a thousand climbs. He is ______ by many to be the best climber in the world. Experienced climber John Long says over half of the famous free solo climbers are dead. According to him, Honnold's greatest achievement is that he's still ______.
Honnold climbs by fitting his fingers into the cracks of the rock face. With most of his ______ supported by his fingers alone, he pulls himself up. What's more, his ability to stay focused is as ______ as his strength.
Other climbers agree that the fear of climbing without a(n) ______ is a huge challenge to overcome. Everyone knows that a single ______ would probably be a deadly one.
One of his greatest achievements ______ in California’s Yosemite National Park. He became the first free solo climber to ______ the 2, 000-foot northwest face of Half Dome. This and other climbs have made him famous, but along with ______ comes lots of criticism. Many blame him for taking too many risks. Honnold responds by saying, "I don’t think I'll do this forever. But I don’t think I'll stop ______ the risk. I'll stop because I lose the love for it. For now, he’s continuing to follow his passion and climbing to new heights.
【1】
A．worth
B．impressive
C．dangerous
D．secure
【2】
A．tried
B．got
C．rated
D．admitted
【3】
A．gave up
B．thought of
C．insisted on
D．objected to
【4】
A．interest
B．request
C．problem
D．adventure
【5】
A．Since
B．Before
C．After
D．When
【6】
A．inspired
B．considered
C．supported
D．informed
【7】
A．alive
B．asleep
C．alone
D．awake
【8】
A．strength
B．weight
C．pressure
D．burden
【9】
A．important
B．appealing
C．energetic
D．reliable
【10】
A．rest
B．help
C．rope
D．aim
【11】
A．stop
B．mistake
C．stone
D．step
【12】
A．ended
B．existed
C．settled
D．happened
【13】
A．reach
B．notice
C．measure
D．explore
【14】
A．surprise
B．pain
C．praise
D．adventure
【15】
A．because of
B．thanks to
C．except for
D．according to
26、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter正在学习汉语，看了电视节目“中国诗词大会”（Chinese Poetry Conference）之后，非常喜欢中国诗词，因而询问你最喜欢的中国诗人及原因。请就此给他回一封电子邮件。
要点如下：1. 你喜欢的诗人； 2. 喜欢他的原因； 3. 欢迎Peter来访。
注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结语己为你写好。 ：
Dear Peter,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua