1、—What do you think of them?
—I don’t know ________ is better, so I’ve taken ________ of them.
A．what, both
B．what, none
C．which, both
D．which, none
2、 At the meeting, all the employees were required not to________ any important details before it was made public.
A. try out B. make out
C. let out D. break out
3、—How many birds can you see in the trees?
—I can see ______ birds there.
A．hundreds of
B．five hundreds
C．hundred of
D．five hundreds of
4、－I don’t think you should use the dictionary too often while reading.
－_________, but sometimes I can’t do without it.
A. Yes, I will B. No, I won’t
C. Yes, I should D. No, I shouldn’t
5、You are so helpful and I have never seen a _______ person like you to help turtles clean off their shells.
A.kind-hearted B.strong-willed C.hard-working D.peace-loving
6、Sanya is famous ________ its beautiful beaches.
A.of B.as C.for D.from
7、The financial problem is difficult ________. It needs efforts made by all the people.
A. dealing with B. dealt with
C. to be dealt with D. to deal with
8、The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ________ the helplessness of the crew at sea.
A.calmed down B.set up C.added up D.added to
9、The teacher’s patience was ____ after the little boy’s constant noise.
A．at the end
B．in an end
C．in the end
D．at an end
10、Well, if you insist on eating so much, you will have to suffer the ________.
A．consequences
B．exercises
C．evidence
D．exchanges
11、Nowadays when travelling, travelers usually use the We-chat to share their feelings about their trips with descriptions of their experiences, offering viewers a(n) for the imagination of reality.
A. feast B. account
C. landscape D. principle
12、________ the big snake, the little girl stood under the tree ________ out of life.
A．Seen; frightened B．Seeing; frightening
C．Seeing; frightened D．To see; frightening
13、---Where is Mary?
---Oh, she went out after breakfast, and her paper in the library ever since. You can find her there.
A. Wrote B. had written
C. has been writing D. is writing
14、选出与划线词汇意思相近的词。
The book is intended for children.
A.meant B.predicted C.intentional D.tended
15、—________ ! Somebody has left the lab door open.
—Don’t look at me.
A. Dear me B. Hi, there
C. Thank goodness D. Come on
16、That girl in the movie is always full of hope for the future she gets into difficulties many times.
A．if
B．but
C．because
D．although
17、I think ________ English movies is a good way to learn new words.
A．watching
B．watch
C．watched
D．to watching
18、We walked a long way to the library, only ________ that it was closed because of the Covid-19.
A．finding
B．found
C．to find
D．having found
19、He paid for a seat, when he ______ have entered free.
A．could B．would
C．must D．need
20、Patients should fight a mental battle against their disease bravely rather than_____ them.
A.subscribe to B.contribute to C.submit to D.apply to
21、Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers（开拓者）of grape growing and wine-making in their old ages.
Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region’s capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.
They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.
“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting," Lu Sheng said.
“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin（花青素）content,” she said. Anthocyanins, which are in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water-soluble（水溶性的）.
In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers.
“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farrming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.
Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life." After working in the vineyards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.
【1】What did the couple do after their retirement?
A．They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa.
B．They made friends with a French expert.
C．They moved to another city from Lhasa.
D．They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng’ S grandmother.
【2】Why was the couple’s project thought of as a poverty relief program?
A．They donated grapes to local schools.
B．They provided free wine for villagers.
C．They employed local residents as workers.
D．They expanded the project with the local government.
【3】Which is the function of anthocyanins?
A．They make grapes more delicious.
B．They can accelerate the growth of grapes.
C．They make grapes宣bit sour and sweet.
D．They provide rich color’s for wine.
【4】For/the project conducted by the couple, Yudron is ________ .
A．appreciative
B．cautious
C．indifferent
D．hesitate
22、If you’re a fan of fast fashion, your choices may become fewer in the near future.
At the end of 2020, fast-fashion giant H&M said it would close 350 stores worldwide. Recently, Spanish fashion giant Inditex said that it would close all its Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius stores in China. It all indicates that fast fashion is slowing down, said the website Fast Company.
A major reason is the change in the attitude of consumers. Millennials, those who were born in the 1980s or 1990s, are now the largest consumer group. Unlike their predecessors (前人), millennials are more financially stable, and thus low-priced fast fashion is not their first choice. According to The South China Morning Post, more people are starting to care about quality and the stories behind a product.
Another factor is the growing concern over the fashion industry’s effect on the environment. As The New York Times mentioned, the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters of clean water and three-fifths of clothes produced in a year end up in landfills (垃圾场). As there is more awareness of the climate problems, younger people are preferring more eco-friendly choices.
Molly, 22, is one of them. Before she went to college, she used to frequent fast-fashion shops like Forever 21 and H&M. But after taking a class that focused on the environmental influence of clothing production, her preference changed.
Now, she tries to shop in a way that is both sustainable (可持续的) and affordable: She shops second-hand. “My friend showed me how easy it was to be thrifty (节约的), and I developed a new personal style that focused less on fashions but on basics that don’t go out of style,” she told MTV News.
In order to survive in the competitive market, many fast-fashion brands are making changes as well. For example, Inditex said that the company plans for all of its clothes to be sustainable by 2025.
“Sustainability is a never-ending task in which everyone here is involved,” said Pablo Isla, CEO of Inditex.
【1】Why is fast fashion unpopular among millennials?
A．Millennials follow predecessors’ style.
B．Millennials pay more attention to quality.
C．Millennials prefer cheaper clothes.
D．Millennials like products with a long history.
【2】What is Molly’s new way of shopping?
A．She likes thrifty brands.
B．She prefers fashionable clothes.
C．She buys used clothes.
D．She buys only necessary clothes.
【3】The author used the example of Inditex at the end to show _______.
A．how a major company can change their products to fit the market
B．how sustainability has become the top choice for most fashion companies
C．how the fast-fashion industry is suffering a big loss
D．how competition is becoming more violent in the fashion industry
【4】This passage most probably comes from________ .
A．a storybook
B．a science report
C．a textbook
D．a newspaper
23、Ask just about any 12-year-old what their favorite time of the day is and you’ll get a resounding answer: lunch! But for Alejandro Buxton, it’s a bit different. He can’t wait to get home to dive into his candle-making business. Alejandro has a goal of being a bright light in the world.
It all started when Alejandro discovered that commercial candles gave his mom headaches. He figured there must be a way to make an all-natural candle that was safe. So he dug into the world of wax and found a soy-based wax that is chemical-free. He also found natural oils to add scent, and Smell of Love Candles was born.
Alejandro sells his candles at local fairs and to his neighbors. Then his online orders began picking up. In the fall of 2022, he started seventh grade-and opened his first retail store at Tysons Corner Center, a regional mall outside Washington, D.C. As his candles become a much bigger operation, he is always experimenting with new scents like Donut Kill My Vibe, the perfect after-school scent that gets you in the mood for a snack.
Alejandro started his business to build his college fund. But running a business is about more than making money for him. He sets aside a portion of the profit to give back to the community. Some of the money supports the local homeless shelter, and some goes into a scholarship fund for kids who need a little help with college.
His mother, Patricia, is impressed with her son and loves to spend time with him as his business grows. She says it has strengthened their bond to be together and see how his mind works, adding, “It’s been really inspiring.”
Alejandro has big goals and an even bigger heart. With all the problems that seem to rob many of us of the motivation to move forward, Alejandro has chosen to focus on a solution that works, not only for him, but as an inspiration to others, no matter their age.
【1】Why did Alejandro initially produce all-natural candles?
A．To innovate candle products.
B．To maintain his mother’s physical fitness.
C．To set up an environmental-friendly business.
D．To make money for college and helping others.
【2】What makes Alejandro’s candle popular in the market?
A．Its low cost and high quality.
B．Its safety and attractive scents.
C．His donation to the community.
D．His care for the homeless and kids.
【3】What words can be used to describe Alejandro?
A．Outgoing and hardworking.
B．Caring and adventurous.
C．Creative and generous.
D．Ambitious and romantic.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．A close bond between mom and son.
B．A smart seven-grade business owner.
C．An innovative candle with new scents.
D．A young boy’s tough journey to success.
24、Microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic waste less than five millimetres long that have been degraded by waves, wind and ultraviolet rays — have been discovered in the deepest oceanic trenches and within the stomachs of the organisms that live there, but we have little idea about where the great majority of them end up. More than eight million tonnes of plastic enters our oceans every year, comprising between 80 and 85 percent of all marine trash, but with inadequate data, there are concerns that these figures could be underestimates.
Currently, most of the data we have on microplastics are accidentally captured by research ships, which use plankton nets to collect marine-microorganism samples. However, researchers Christopher Ruf and Madeline Evans from the University of Michigan have discovered an innovative way to identify and track concentrations of microplastics in the ocean.
The technique relies on NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS), a constellation of eight micro-satellites used to predict hurricanes that calculate wind speeds above the ocean by measuring the roughness of surface waters. As the satellites are continuously recording, Ruf and Evans realised that they collect a great deal of additional data. It was while analysing these data that they noticed some differences-times where the surface of the ocean appeared to be much smoother than it should, given the prevailing wind (盛行风) conditions.
Knowing that water isn’t roughened as much when it contains a lot of floating material, Ruf and Evans identified a pattern that linked areas of unusual smoothness and predicted microplastic distributions. They found that the difference between their measurements, and how much rougher the surface would be if winds of the same speed were blowing across clear water, was “highly correlated with the presence of microplastics, and the degree of the difference also correlated with the concentration of the plastics.”
The research reveals that there are seasonal variations,where the concentrations of microplastics tend to be higher in the summer and lower in the winter in a very clean, periodic way, which Ruf explains mirrors the way in which the ocean circulation changes throughout the year. It also confirms, as was previously thought, that rivers are the main source of ocean microplastics.
Raising awareness of the issue of ocean microplastics among the public and politicians is just one of the researchers’ future aims; they are also in conversation with Duteh non-profit The Ocean Cleanup and Finnish clean-technology specialist Clewat, which are interested in using the information to more efficiently target their trash-collection campaigns.
So far, only one year’s worth of data have been processed since CYGNSS was launched in 2016. By looking at a longer time period, Ruf and Evans aim to determine whether the seasonal pattern is repeatable, and whether the concentration of micmplastics in the ocean is getting worse.
【1】What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?
A．The limited knowledge about ocean microplastics.
B．The harm of ocean microplastics to sea creatures.
C．The methods of degrading ocean microplasties.
D．The previous research on ocean microplasties.
【2】According to the passage, CYGNSS ________.
A．has offered data about the repeatable seasonal pattern
B．guides research ships to gather data about sea animals
C．provides unexpected data about the changes of sea surface
D．was designed to measure the distribution of ocean microplastics
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A．Microplastics will end up in the stomachs of the ocean organisms.
B．Mlicroplastics play a vital role in the yearly ocean circulation changes.
C．The surface of the ocean can get smoother with more microplastics in it.
D．The new way of tracking microplastics has helped prevent ocean pollution.
【4】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A．To introduce the technology of CYGNSS.
B．To present a way to study ocean microplastics.
C．To test an assumption on ocean microplastics.
D．To propose a new means of protecting the ocean.
25、 One day a few years ago, Mike was walking to class when he came across a Be The Match sign-up table and the organization caught his interest.
The staff told him what the organization did, how they _______ individuals who have blood diseases and may be in need of bone marrow (骨髓) donations，and just how _______ it was to sign up. Then he signed up right _______.
Mike always hoped he would _______ someone. However, he knew that the _______ of doing so were slim _______ his mother had been on the registry for 25 years without a match.
Yet almost a year later, Mike got the call and _______ additional testing in the hospital recommended by Be The Match, and learned he was a (n) _______ match. Months later, he went back to the _______，donating bone marrow to a little girl he had never ________.
'You could be the potential ________ for someone across the world, ' he says. 'For me, I can only think I would make ________ to help the little girl to have a ________ life so that she won't be tortured (使受煎熬) by diseases. ' Thousands of miles away, Adriana's mother was longing to thank Mike ________. However，donors (捐赠者) and recipients aren't ________ to have any contact for at least a year after the operation. Then, if both parties agree, the organization will share ________. One year after Adriana's operation, her mother reached out in full force.
The staff ________ a reunion for Mike and Adriana. And the little girl broke into tears of ________ before her hero even arrived. She knew she wouldn't be there without Mike, s donation.
It’s a heartwarming example of an ordinary man ________ out a total stranger, and in doing so, Mike has ________ millions more to sign up for the bone marrow registry.
【1】A.assisted B.learned about C.employed D.called in
【2】A.lucky B.easy C.different D.hard
【3】A.out of favor B.on the spot C.at first sight D.on the contrary
【4】A.treat B.attract C.match D.accompany
【5】A.conditions B.reasons C.ways D.chances
【6】A.if B.as C.until D.while
【7】A.went in for B.fit in with C.attached to D.focused on
【8】A.false B.artificial C.perfect D.similar
【9】A.hospital B.organization C.school D.table
【10】A.touched B.recognized C.met D.forgotten
【11】A.cure B.doctor C.partner D.teacher
【12】A.improvements B.appointments C.efforts D.excuses
【13】A.beautiful B.healthy C.meaningful D.comfortable
【14】A.generally B.shortly C.finally D.personally
【15】A.demanded B.permitted C.informed D.told
【16】A.energy B.hopes C.money D.names
【17】A.exchanged B.expected C.arranged D.called
【18】A.concern B.fright C.sympathy D.gratitude
【19】A.helping B.pointing C.figuring D.sorting
【20】A.warned B.shown C.donated D.inspired
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 Friday, and I was at my daughter’s place in Manhattan. My husband and I had gone out for breakfast with my daughter and son-in-law and their child. After breakfast, we took a taxi to Central Park. The plan was to take my 2-year-old grandson on his first horse and buggy(小马车)ride，pick up our bags from my daughter’s house and drive to my friend’s home in Flatbush, Brooklyn, for a visit.
The horse ride went well, and we all had a great time. My grandson was filled with joy and excitement all the time. We arrived back at my daughter’s apartment, picked up our bags and then I said to my husband, Moishe, “Where is your phone?” Usually, I will check everything before we leave a taxi since things can fall out, but this time, I guess I didn’t, and we could not seem to find it.
Maybe we left it in the buggy, or it might have fallen out in the taxi? I wondered. Or perhaps we left it in the restaurant at breakfast? I was in a state of panic, wondering what the one with the phone could do with it. Moishe was evidently at a loss as to what to do. My sensible son-in-law, Leon, had a clever idea of calling the phone to see if anyone would answer it.
With butterflies in my stomach, I watched as Leon dialed and got through. He turned the loudspeaker of his phone on so that we all could hear but what we heard was a lady’s poor, broken English. The person on the other side of the phone obviously had difficulty communicating with Leon. Leon was very patient and was speaking very slowly but I could see that he didn’t get much useful information before he had to hang up.
After some discussion, we decided to send a text message to the lost phone saying, “We will pay money to get our phone back, please tell us where you are.” This idea worked out well. Soon we got a reply message saying “119 Ocean Parkway, Mrs. Hichens”.
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In no time, we all got into our car and headed for the address.
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With Laura’s help, Mrs. Hichens was able to explain to us what had happened.
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