1、--- Why was our foreign expert unhappy yesterday?
--- News about the earthquake in Japan _______ a feeling of homesickness.
A. set up B. set out
C. set about D. set off
2、Today, the increasing number of genderqueer and trans people, along with the increasingly________ nature of gender presentation and more general discussion about it further complicates the idea.
A.flexible B.rigid C.various D.general
3、I ________ many interesting lectures since I came to this school.
A. attended B. had attended
C. am attending D. have attended
4、---Look，what a mess in the kitchen！
---I ______cooking fish in a new way and I really have no time to tidy it up now.
A. tried B. had tried
C. will try D. have been trying
5、I believe that Mary hurt her mother’s feelings consciously rather than ______ as she said.
A. in advance B. by chance
C. on purpose D. for sure
6、What a terrible experience! ___________, you’re safe now----that’s the main thing.
A. Anyway B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Therefore
7、It’s the present situation in poor areas that _________ much higher spending on education and training.
A. provides for B. applies for
C. calls for D. plans for
8、 At the foot of the mountain____.
A. a village lie B. lies a village
C. does a village lie D. lying a village
9、Many scientists ________ the idea that it is human beings’ activities that have resulted in global warming.
A．look forward to
B．subscribe to
C．participate in
D．get involved in
10、Schools in the east tend to be better equipped, ________ those in the west are relatively poor.
A. as B. while C. when D. but
11、Military spending is a huge ______ on the country’s resources.
A．dominance
B．drain
C．discipline
D．defence
12、It was the first time in my life that I ______ the wonderful scene.
A．saw
B．had seen
C．have seen
D．see
13、By the time the police arrived, the old man ________ dead already, with a gun in his hand.
A.was found B.had found C.found D.has been found
14、Jenny has been taken to the headmaster’s and she ______about what happened in their dormitory last night.
A. questioned B. had questioned
C. is being questioned D. was questioning
15、The increasing use of foreign words could lead to ______ the good qualities of traditional Chinese.
A．people forgetting
B．people forgot
C．forgetting people
D．people forget
16、I ______ have worried before I came to the new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.
A. mightn’t B. mustn’t
C. needn’t D. couldn’t
17、This computer is different from the one I ______ in my last job.
A. use B. have used C. used D. had used
18、With the development of society, our country is badly in ____ need of those with ___ better command of computer skills.
A. a; / B. /; a C. the; a D. /; the
19、The situation is more ________ than ever and I’m ________ about what to do next.
A．confused; confused
B．confusing; confusing
C．confusing; confused
D．confused; confusing
20、The graduates live in this society now, _______the government should encourage them to set up their own business.
A．when
B．where
C．that
D．what
21、Wherever we go, we are surrounded by history. Across the globe, cultural heritage is passed down through the generations. It is in the buildings and structures around us. It is in the arts and artifacts (手工艺品) we treasure. It lives in the languages we speak and the stories we tell. But today, it is under attack as never before. Not only are the damages of time threatening our cultural heritage, but conflicts, climate change, globalization and tourism are all exacting a heavy price. Technology is now the most essential weapon in the battle. Here’s how technology is preserving our cultural heritage.
As you can imagine, creating the replicas (复制品) via crowd sourced 2D images is extremely time-consuming. Increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms (算法) are being used to do all the required sourcing, allowing millions of images to be stored in a matter of hours. AI will also make restoration and preservation of existing cultural heritage far easier and vastly superior to previous methods.
Virtual reality (VR) technology will play a leading role in preserving our cultural heritage in the coming years. Many of the most important sites and architecture are extremely fragile. Human interaction with these locations is doing a great deal of harm. Wastes accumulate everywhere, causing enormous problems. As more cultural heritage sites and objects are digitally mapped and recorded, VR technology will increasingly become the way that people experience them. We’ll all eventually be able to walk through places, look at (and touch!) artifacts and works of art without ever seeing them with our own eyes.
Finally, our cultural heritage will be preserved via technology. Efforts in research, innovation, data sharing and project work will help promote and preserve the cultural heritage of countries all across the world.
【1】What does the underlined word “exacting” in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Paying.
B．Cutting.
C．Receiving.
D．Demanding.
【2】What is the advantage of AI in preserving cultural heritage?
A．It generates 2D images.
B．It makes restoration easier.
C．It makes preservation safer.
D．It creates replicas in seconds.
【3】How does VR help to preserve cultural heritage?
A．By recycling huge amounts of waste.
B．By reducing human impact on the site.
C．By forbidding visitors from touching artifacts.
D．By educating people about the sites’ importance.
【4】What is the author’s attitude towards technology application in preserving the cultural heritage?
A．Ignoring.
B．Compromising.
C．Approving.
D．Disagreeing.
22、Australian researchers are creating electronic “smart” gloves which should finally enable surgeons (外科医生) to pass on their hard-earned perfect skills to trainees.
Biomedical engineer Gough Lui, from the MARCS Institute for Brain said that the smart gloves contain tiny electronics to record the hand movements of experienced surgeons. When worn by trainees, the gloves collect data, including the tiniest movements. Then it’s passed on to a screen to see where the students’ hand movements differ from their teachers’.
The inspiration behind the gloves was a conversation between Lui and Les Bokey, one of Australia’s most famous surgeons and educators. They realized that surgery was requiring an ever-growing range of skills to master modern techniques such as robotic surgery, but teaching methods couldn’t keep up with them. In the traditional training, the experienced surgeon usually stands over a student’s shoulder to provide advice during operation. “Often, the surgeon might say, ‘that wasn’t very good’, but can’t tell exactly what is wrong,” Lui said. “That’s very annoying when you’re trying to master a skill.”
One recent training advance has been surgical simulators (模拟器), but Lui said they are “hugely expensive” and are not always accessible to hospital trainees. In contrast, Lui hopes the gloves will eventually be coupled with a smartphone app, so trainees will be able to practice tasks at home for as little as $225.
Work continues on creating the perfect gloves. The next stage for Lui and his team is to find the best way for the gloves to provide guidance through a feedback such as a sound to the fingertips, or some form of audio feedback. The glove models with more versions (版本) continue to be tested at Liverpool Hospital later this year.
【1】Which is the function of the electronic “smart” gloves?
A．Making operations easier.
B．Correcting the motion data.
C．Guiding surgeons to operate well.
D．Recording wearers’ hand movements.
【2】What can be inferred from the conversation between Lui and Les?
A．Robotic surgery requires few skills.
B．Surgeons can point out exact mistakes.
C．Traditional training needs improving.
D．Teaching methods are advanced enough.
【3】What is the advantage of “smart” gloves compared to surgical simulators?
A．They are smaller in size.
B．They can be more accessible to trainees.
C．They have had more versions.
D．They needn’t connect to smartphone apps.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．“Smart” Gloves Came into Use in Surgery
B．Human Hands Give Way to “Smart” Gloves
C．“Smart” Gloves Promise Better Surgery Training
D．Surgeons Invented “Smart” Gloves for Operations
23、 If you are traveling abroad, whether for business or pleasure, sooner or later you will find yourself in a local restaurant. The following dos and don’ts may help you behave properly in different countries.
France
“People don’t only insist on outstanding food and fine wine--they also set great store by good manners for eating at least in up-market restaurants,”. says Stephane Calmeyn. The French are old-fashioned about paying the bill to. “Women are often given a menu with no topics.” says Calmeyn.
Brazil
“In many restaurants, the bill is already equally divided by the number of people in your party.” Brazilian people traditionally keep track of how much they owe. “You collect your empty bottles under or next to the table, so that you can simply count them up at the end of the night” says Zampil.
Norway
In Norway it is perfectly acceptable to lean across someone to get the salt, pepper or butter “We call it Norwegian arms. The custom means you aren’t constantly troubling other guests to pass you this or that.” explains Carina Mælen. Another thing you are allowed to do is toast with an empty glass. “Because a toast is considered a symbolic action, and there is no need to always wait until every last person has filled their glass.” says Mælen.
Argentina
You won’t catch people sharing a table with strangers in an Argentinian restaurant, “They expect to be free from strangers’ attention.” says Daniel Weigandt. Invited to a friend’s home for dinner? “Whatever you do, don’t be early or even punctual. Ideally you should get there 10 to 15 minutes late!”
【1】What is traditional about dining in France?
A.The bill is often equally divided. B.Gentlemen usually settle the bill.
C.Customers collet their empty bottles. D.People make a toast with empty glasses.
【2】Why do people have Norwegian arms at table?
A.They prefer not to bother others. B.They consider it as a symbolic action.
C.They can’t wait to fill their gasses. D.They would like someone to pass the sauce.
【3】Which of the following countries values privacy most?
A.Brazil. B.France. C.Norway. D.Argentina.
【4】What is the purpose of the text?
A.To offer travelling tips to visitors. B.To introduce different table manners.
C.To encourage people to eat heathy food. D.To recommend restaurants in some countries.
24、 Experience all the most famous sights in Copenhagen with our Hop On-Hop Off and City Sightseeing tours equipped with audio guide in II languages. Choose between three different routes that will take you through different and diverse areas of the city: The Classic Copenhagen tour, the Urban Green tour or the Colorful Copenhagen tour. It is up to you if you want to stay on board for a full ride or if you want to get off and explore sights on the way. You can hop off and on as much as you like. If you prefer a non-stop tour, then Copenhagen Panorama is perfect for you. This tour will take you to all the main attractions. It is live guided in English and includes photo stops at The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace and the Opera.
Danes love being close to the water and this is no exception in Copenhagen. The water side of the city is very lively, and citizens love to spend their spare time along the canals. Explore the harbor and canals of Copenhagen with a canal tour. Choose between the classic I hour live guided Grand Tour or the Hop On-Hop Off boat tour with audio guide and experience Copenhagen and its beauty from the water side.
If you can’t decide between bus and boat—no worries. You can get both. A ticket that combines bus and boat will give you the very best opportunity to discover Copenhagen at your own pace. With our combination tickets you even save money compared to buying separate tickets. A ticket to our combination tours allows you to experience all that Copenhagen has to offer from the water as well as from the land. Of course, you can freely switch between our buses and boats at various spots across the city if you go for the hop-on hop-off option.
Experience all the main attractions in the city: The Little Mermaid, the royal castle Amalienborg Palace, picturesque historical buildings like the colorful Nyhavn and feel the free spirit of Freetown Christania and the hygge at Frederiksbergs green areas. Our buses and boats take you easily to all the top attractions in Copenhagen!
【1】The text is most probably taken from ________.
A.a research paper B.a text book
C.a travel brochure D.a user guide
【2】What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.You can hop on a bus or boat for limited times.
B.The Colorful Copenhagen tour is a non-stop tour.
C.Sightseeing tours are equipped with video guide in 11 languages.
D.All the main scenic spots are covered in the Copenhagen Panorama tour.
【3】If you want to fully explore Copenhagen at your own pace, which might be the best choice?
A.Choose the classic I hour live guided Grand Tour.
B.Get a combination ticket that combines bus and boat tours.
C.First buy a bus ticket and then buy a boat ticket for all the attractions.
D.Explore the idyllic harbor and canals of Copenhagen with a canal tour.
25、 When I was asked to think about someone who changed our life by my teacher, I thought of my friend Anna immediately.
Anna was a top student when she was at school. She was _______, so she often told me, “Study hard, and your efforts (努力) will finally _______. In the future, you will have a good job and certainly be somebody in life.” After her graduation, she was admitted to a university. _______, she left there after studying for appropriately(大约) a year, because she didn’t have enough _______ for the next year. But a year later，she _______. This time she was not only a college student, but also a(n) _______. She had to work in her _______ time and do homework during school hours. It must have been the most difficult period of time in her life, but she didn’t _______ at all. Instead, she told me how to become _______ and responsible(负责任的) .
I ________ her and often tell myself that I should work hard to ________ it once I set my mind to something like Anna. Her ways are changing my ways. Now I don’t do the things I ________ to do. Ever since I started high school, I have been more ________. I am not lazy any more. Instead, I try to come to school every day. I have ________ everything aside and just have been focused on school. I am really ________ that she has changed me a lot.
【1】A.confident B.hard – working C.lazy D.clever
【2】A.pay for B.come back C.pay off(得到回报) D.come on
【3】A.So B.And C.However D.Therefore
【4】A.time B.benefit C.energy D.money
【5】A.gave in B.went back C.went away D.gave up
【6】A.worker B.employer C.student D.teacher
【7】A.busy B.full C.empty D.spare
【8】A.solve B.complain(抱怨) C.realize D.mean to
【9】A.honest B.kind C.strong D.healthy
【10】A.praise B.appreciate(欣赏) C.amaze D.dislike
【11】A.get B.recognize C.achieve D.accept
【12】A.desired B.designed C.hated D.used
【13】A.connected B.concentrated C.frightened D.delighted
【14】A.pushed B.arranged C.pulled D.saved
【15】A.grateful B.helpful C.faithful(忠诚的) D.powerful
26、假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Stephen对中国文化很感兴趣。今年元宵节（the Chinese Lantern Festival）在三明梅列广场（Meilie Square）将举办三明美食节（the Taste of Sanming）。请你给他写一封邀请信，内容包括：
1. 时间和地点；
2. 尝美食、赏灯展、了解中国传统文化。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头已经给出；不计入总词数。
Dear Stephen,
How is everything going?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua.