1、_______ in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A.Being founded
B.It was founded
C.Founded
D.Founding
2、We don't need air conditioning,_______.
A.nor can we afford it
B.and nor we can afford it
C.neither can afford it
D.and we can neither afford it
3、I’m sure he didn’t intend to hurt your feelings ________ he didn’t say so.
A. unless B. as if
C. as though D. even if
4、Is this school _____ you visited last year?
A. the one B. that C. which D. one
5、The message you intend to convey through words may be the exact opposite of ______ others actually understand.
A.why
B.that
C.which
D.what
6、This house is so big and beautiful. I think the rent must be _________as the other one.
A. three times as more B. three times as much
C. as much three times D. as three times more
7、On the surface of the water ________, which spoiled the beautiful scenery of the park.
A. some dead leaves did float B. some dead leaves floated
C. floated some dead leaves D. did some dead leaves float
8、 we have not dismissed the idea that Justin was taken by aliens, we are still other possibilities as well.
A. While; looking up B. Although; looking into
C. As; looking over D. However; looking back
9、However, at times this balance in nature is disturbed, _____ a number of possibly unforeseen effects.
A.lying in B.calling in C.resulting in
10、I was so busy this morning that I only had time to _____ the newspapers, so I can’t understand what you are talking about.
A. glance at B. guess at
C. stare at D. call at
11、Readers can quite well without knowing the exact meaning of each word.
A. get over B. get around C. get on D. get through
12、When entering the office, ________.
A.Tom was seen sitting at a desk
B.Tom was seen sat at a desk
C.we saw Tom sitting at a desk
D.we saw Tom sit at a desk
13、The company has an absolute ______ over its competitors.
A.assistant
B.advantage
C.importance
D.opportunity
14、Considering the tight schedule, I decided to accept his advice on me________ a couple of hours’ sleep on the plane.
A.to grab
B.having grabbed
C.grabbing
D.grabbed
15、_________ being the first human to walk on the moon, US astronaut Neil Armstrong’s life has been mostly unknown to the public.
A.Despite B.Regarding C.On account of D.On behalf of
16、Not until_________ in the field ________ that he had done something wrong to them.
A. did all the crops die; did he realize B. all the crops died; did he realize
C. all the crops died; he had realized D. did all the crops die ; had he realized
17、My bed _________ most of the small room in the back house where we are living now so I have to keep the bookshelf in the living room.
A. creates B. occupies C. provides D. possesses
18、Most vegetables we buy in winter are planted in the ________.
A.package
B.credit
C.arrangement
D.greenhouse
19、_____ a true story, the movie is very moving.
A. Be based on B. Basing on
C. Base on D. Based on
20、Wright brothers were not the first to ________ the idea of human flying.
A.come up with
B.come along with
C.come away from
D.come back
21、 My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症) last summer. Suddenly, it was difficult for me to accept that the roles were now changed — my mother became my child, and I became her mother. I became impatient, argued with her, once I even yelled at her. Gradually, I was used to this kind of life. Now I am able to deal with her and the situation better. I have learned a lot of life lessons from the experience.
My mother reacts very sensitively to my feelings. That is typical of Alzheimer’s patients. When I visit her, feeling hectic and tense, she reacts immediately, takes on my mood, and becomes nervous and negative. But when I appear cheerful and attentive, she is happy. This has taught me to pay more attention to my own feelings when I am with other people.
Through the illness my mother has developed a childlike tactlessness (不得体). Eating out in restaurants, for example, is a bit embarrassing when she shouts at the waiter that the food is so bad or talks about people at the next table in a loud voice. Of course I make sure that my mother doesn’t hurt anyone, but I’ve stopped complaining about others and have become more tolerant.
I have also learned that everything has special value. When my mother got sick I didn’t want to burden my two daughters with it. They are young and have enough going on with their education, and starting their careers. I felt that it was simply my job as my mother’s daughter. The most wonderful discovery I’ve made through my mother’s disease may be that my children not only offer to help me, but that they take care of my mother on their own actively. They visit her often, play cards with her, and look at photo albums together with her. It shows me that it’s all worth it.
【1】What does the underlined “hectic” in the Paragraph 2 mean?
A.delighted. B.touched.
C.surprised. D.stressed.
【2】Which of the following is the common behavior of Alzheimer’s patients?
A.Being particular about clothes. B.Being curious about feelings.
C.Being afraid of strange people. D.Being sensitive to others’moods.
【3】What can we know about the writer’s daughters according to the passage?
A.They are naughty. B.They are considerate.
C.They are traditional. D.They are selfish.
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A.How I Cared for My Sick Mother. B.How I Became More Tolerant.
C.What I Have Learned from Alzheimer’s. D.Why I Am Feeling stressed.
22、 Many people want to leave the polluted and crowded cities and move to the countryside. There people may find place that is equivalent (相同的) to the Paradise Lost of John Milton. Besides, living in the countryside can be much less expensive than in the cities. 【1】
Big cities have movie theaters, music concerts and amusement parks for entertainment purposes. 【2】. Thus you should be creative in keeping yourself busy. Or you may find living in the countryside boring
Most of the rural areas do not have good educational facilities. They either lack the schools, colleges and universities or the quality of education is not satisfying. 【3】. Therefore, after high school, students are required to move to a city for further education.
【4】. Most of the people are engaged in their own work which is related to farming, small manufacturing or processing units. Therefore, the countryside is not the place if you are looking for a high-end job.
Weather is another factor for the drawback (不利条件) of living in the countryside. Blizzards (暴风雪), flooding, and rainstorms are some of the common phenomena in the rural areas. 【5】. Otherwise, you will be stuck down under the snow for days until help can reach you.
A.In the countryside, you can get a feeling of comfort and freedom.
B.However, there are some disadvantages of living in the countryside.
C.During blizzards in winter, you have to regularly clear the snow.
D.You may feel extremely cold in bad weather due to snow.
E.Lack of job opportunities is one of major disadvantages in the countryside
F.This makes it hard for many people to fully receive higher education.
G.But when you choose to stay in the countryside, you will find less of these activities there.
23、
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【1】The target readers of the passage are probably ______________.
A.The ski athletes
B.The outdoor lovers
C.The environmentalists
D.The sports retailers
【2】Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Both kinds of boots mentioned in the passage have two different widths.
B.The latest big pack from Sierra Designs has a fixed back system.
C.The Vasque Breeze hiking boot is both eco-friendly and waterproof.
D.The Dawn Turn 1.0 Jacket won the innovation award at ISPO.
【3】In the boots production, which order is correct based on the carbon emissions of the materials?
A.Polymer > Pebax Renew >Fossil-based Plastics
B.Fossil-based Plastics > Pebax Renew > Polymer
C.Fossil-based Plastics > Polymer >Pebax Renew
D.Polymer >Fossil-based Plastics >Pebax Renew
24、 A quarter of the world's humans are at home right now. If you're reading this, chances are that you're one of them. Yes, it's important to stay safe indoors to protect ourselves and others, but that doesn't mean you can't have a good time. We will create an endless list of things to do indoors. Stick with us and we promise you won't be bored for a second.
Catch up on literary classics
You know that pile of books that you haven't ever quite managed to get into? There'll never be a better time to conquer it. And if you've already exhausted your library, you can now access more than a million books for free online as part of the 'National Emergency Library'. Usually, you'd have to join a queue before being able to borrow anything. But now you can just dip into whatever you want, whenever.
Join a virtual choir
If the videos of cities in lockdown coming together to sing on their balconies left you with a lump in your throat, here's your chance to add your sound to one of several online choirs popping up around the world. The Sofa Singers is a free online singing event that aims to 'bring people together from around the world to promote joy and human connection'. It involves hundreds of singers joining a Zoom call and learning a new song together.
Form new bonds with your neighbours
In normal times, you might not be the type to actually talk to your neighbours. But let's be honest: your social life's a wreck right now, and you're going to make friends with the people next door, no matter what. So why not take inspiration from Balcony Parties In Miami, or the Londoner Hosting Athletic Classes On His Doorstep? Go on, get social - in a distant kind of way, of course.
【1】What's the purpose of the writer? '
A.To enrich people's life. B.To educate the uncivilized.
C.To train professional singers. D.To build a harmonious society.
【2】What does the underlined phrase "with a lump in your throat" mean?
A.the state of being choked. B.the state of singing aloud.
C.the state of wanting to sing. D.the state of having a bad voice.
【3】The author implies that neighbours .
A.seldom communicate with one another.
B.usually form a community singing group.
C.often share literary books with each other.
D.hold parties on the balcony every weekend.
25、A few miles into my morning run, I saw a woman lying ahead. As I got closer, she sat and moved aside. I_________and asked if she was OK, and she responded yes without _________ her head.
After one more reassurance(肯定)from her, I started to run again. With every step I had a growing _________ that I had made the wrong decision. So after a _________ I turned around and ran back. “I'm not going to _________you here like this,” I told her.
For the first time, she looked up and obviously she was _________. This twenty something-year-old told me she had eaten magic mushrooms and felt dizzy(眩晕的).I called her parents. As we were waiting, car after car _________ to check on us until her parents arrived.
I guess the woman was _________ on the sidewalk for a while before I _________ her. But no one in the passing cars stopped to help. Perhaps it was because they weren’t sure how to __________ uncertain situations. Once I offered __________to the woman, it became __________ to others that help was needed, and concerned citizens began to react.
As responsible individuals, we can __________ inaction by making moral choices to help those in need. When a bystander takes action, the group will frequently __________.Sometimes it takes just one person to change the __________. How will you use your power?
【1】
A.stopped
B.rose
C.fell
D.turned
【2】
A.shaking
B.lifting
C.covering
D.dropping
【3】
A.anger
B.interest
C.concern
D.wish
【4】
A.block
B.trip
C.talk
D.search
【5】
A.find
B.lead
C.trap
D.leave
【6】
A.sad
B.ill
C.tired
D.drunk
【7】
A.pulled over
B.drove off
C.lined up
D.sped by
【8】
A.waiting
B.sitting
C.lying
D.crying
【9】
A.phoned
B.judged
C.caught
D.reached
【10】
A.explain
B.survive
C.respond
D.escape
【11】
A.respect
B.aid
C.gratitude
D.advice
【12】
A.clear
B.strange
C.awful
D.fascinating
【13】
A.excuse
B.overcome
C.defend
D.perform
【14】
A.disagree
B.question
C.complain
D.follow
【15】
A.order
B.approach
C.situation
D.routine
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。
It was a cold winter night in New York. I was a little scared because I had just moved into a new house; I had seen a mouse. I’m scared of mice. However, the really bad thing about shifting was that I didn’t have even one friend. There was something good, though. In the former house, I had to share a bathroom with other people, which I didn’t like. In this house, I have my own bathroom.
Today was my first day of school, and the streets to school were very nice; they were like ice rinks(溜冰场)covered with snow. When I reached school, I felt nervous as I was entering middle school without a friend. At first there was a history class in which I knew a girl named Alice. Alice had yellow hair, skin which was as white as milk, and eyes as blue as the sky. She looked at me and asked me if I would like to be her friend. She looked sweet and friendly, so I said “yes”. I was enthusiastic, but when we left for break, I saw something that I did not like—some guys were threatening and bullying(欺负)Alice.
On seeing this, I told the guys, “Don’t say that to her. ”
“Who are you to tell me what to say? ” one of the guys said.
Alice felt extremely bad and went running and crying. When she ran away, I tried to follow her, but I could not catch up and lost her. She disappeared into one of the many rooms. After a while of searching, I thought to look in the cafeteria and saw her sitting and crying. Just when I was going to try to calm her, the bell rang, and she hurried away.
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。
The next day when I arrived at school, I didn’t find Alice.
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When the police arrived, the guys who were bulling Alice were caught.
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