1、Many people believe that poverty is only a problem in rural areas. ________, it is also a problem in some urban areas.
A. As a result B. Furthermore
C. In the end D. As a matter of fact
2、________ new cases have been rising since last week, the proportion of intensive care beds ________ by COVID-19 patients has dropped from two weeks ago.
A．While; occupied
B．Whether; to occupy
C．Although; occupying
D．When; occupied
3、
No student _________ go out of the school campus after ten o’clock at night without permission, according to the school regulations.
A. will B. must C. may D. shall
4、So far, Mike has spent about $28,000 on the house and __________ it to cost about $38,000 when it is finished and furnished.
A. expected B.expects
C. has expected D. will expect
5、—The Modern Art Exhibition in the City Museum has been cancelled.
—Oh, no!______.
A．It’s a pity
B．Tt doesn’t matter
C．I knew it already
D．It’s not interesting at all
6、 My mother would not permit me back late.
A. to come B. come C. coming D. came
7、Last summer holiday, I went back to my hometown, ________ the neighbors and the houses ________ I used to be familiar with were gone.
A．only finding; which
B．only found; that
C．to find; whom
D．only to find; that
8、 ---Guess what! I have own the first prize in the speaking competition.
---Congratulations! You ______ put a lot of work into it.
A. should B. must
C. should have D. must have
9、In order hot to be noticed. Jefferson ________ into the classroom while his teacher was writing on the blackboard
A.looked B.slid C.changed D.ran
10、He's very active for a man ________ 80.
A. arriving B. approaching
C. avoiding D admitting
11、William, one of the first man ______ the depths of the sea in a bathysphere, got interested in oceanography because of one book.
A.exploring B.having explored C.to explore D.to be explored
12、The stadium is very splendid and attractive in appearance, may be imagined.
A. it B. what C. as D. that
13、（题文）We can achieve a lot when we learn to let our differences unite, rather than __________ us.
A. divide B. reject
C. control D. abandon
14、We urge ________ extreme caution in ________ use of this medicine, which has not been officially approved yet.
A. an; the B. an; 不填 C. 不填; the D. 不填; 不填
15、We won’t take action ________ we believe things are getting better.
A．though
B．however
C．unless
D．where
16、---How do you like the recorder?
---It can’t help ________my spoken English and I can’t help _______it away.
A. improving; throw B. to improve; throw
C. to improve; throwing D. improving; throwing
17、The valley was covered with a________ of heavy mist.
A．piece
B．bar
C．bunch
D．blanket
18、Once the massive rocket by SpaceX sprinted off (腾空而起) at about 3:45 p.m, everything seemed to _____ as planned, from the activation of David Bowie’s (大卫·鲍威) music as soundtrack to the pinpoint return of two reusable booster rockets.
A. take off B. go off C. set off D. pull off
19、How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _____ we know every kid can’t be a star?
A. in case B. as if
C. when D. unless
20、A lot of children are used to ________ their time ________ up by their parents and they simply don’t know ________ with their spare time themselves.
A. have; full; what to deal
B. having; filled; how to do
C. have; filling; how to deal
D. having; filled; what to do
21、 For years I hadn't known much about gardening. I grew up in the countryside but got hooked on music and drawing and put a great deal of effort into books. As a teenager, the fields beyond my home became a green barrier to the big city I so longed to be part of.I was always full of life,free from worries.
Breaking up with Josh changed everything. I felt so lost and alone. Yet I didn't turn to gardening for recovery straight away. That summer I went to a dozen festivals,danced my way through sleepless weekends and relied on kind friends. But none of them worked for long.
Then one day I walked to the balcony,seeing sunflowers blooming brightly in the wind. They made me realize that plants always carried on. “How small my heartbreak is in the grand scheme of things," I said to myself. I had no idea where I'd end up living, but I could rely on those cycles of growth,decay(衰退)and renewal. There was something enormously comforting in that.
Gradually,the need for green space became a habit that changed my life. When I was staying with friends, I'd hunt out parks. Within a couple of months, I'd signed up as a volunteer at a local community garden and would get there early on Sunday mornings, as if it were my own kind of church.
It's not surprising that being outdoors and surrounding myself with nature helped me through this difficult time. Studies by the Royal College of Physicians have found that gardening can lower blood pressure,relieve anxiety and depression, boost mood,and burn calories.
Fifteen months later, I found a new home,nestled in a patch of south London woodland.I have 30 houseplants in total and my balcony blooms all year around,so it feels like both an oasis(绿洲)and somewhere to think.
Life is still sometimes frustrating.Difficult things still happen. But these days I know how to treat myself: I make sure I go outside, breathe in, look at what's growing, and I always feel better.
【1】Which can best describe the author in her teenage years?
A.Stubborn but innocent.
B.Diligent and carefree.
C.Productive and optimistic.
D.Ambitious but selfish.
【2】What actually drew the author to gardening?
A.It reminded her of the childhood.
B.It helped her ease negative feelings.
C.It broke down the barrier to the big city.
D.It relieved the symptoms of sleeplessness.
【3】The underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably refers to
A.praying to God in the church
B.the need for green space in life
C.hunting out as many parks as possible
D.the voluntary work in the community garden
【4】What does the text focus on?
A.Cure of nature.
B.Curse of fate.
C.Obstacle to peace.
D.Openness to change.
22、Katie was in big trouble.She was such a sweet kid; a thirdgrade teacher always dreamed of having a classroom filled with Katies; she was never ever a discipline(纪律) problem. I just couldn't imagine why she had made her parents so angry.
It seemed that Katie had been running up sizable charges in the lunchroom.Her parents explained that Katie brought a great homemade lunch each day, and there was no reason for her to buy school lunch. They assumed a sitdown with Katie would solve the problem, but failed.So they asked me to help them get to the bottom of this situation.
So the next day, I asked Katie to my office.“Why are you charging lunches, Katie? What happened to your homemade lunch？” I asked. “I lose it，” she responded. I leaned back in my chair and said, “I don't believe you, Katie.” She didn't care.“Is someone stealing your lunch, Katie？” I took a new track. “No.I just lose it，” she said.Well, there was nothing else I could do.
The problem was still unsolved the next week when I noticed a boy who was new to the school sitting alone at a lunch table. He always looked sad.I thought I would go and sit with him for a while.As I walked towards him, I noticed the lunch bag on the table. The name on the bag said “ Katie ” .
Now I understood and I talked to Katie.It seemed that the new boy never brought a lunch, and he wouldn't go to the lunch line for a free lunch.He had told Katie his secret and asked her not to tell anyone that his parents wanted him to get a free lunch at school. Katie asked me not to tell her parents, but I drove to her house that evening after I was sure that she was in bed. I had never seen parents so proud of their child.Katie didn't care that her parents and teacher were disappointed in her.But she cared about a little boy who was hungry and scared.
Katie still buys lunch every day at school. And every day, as she heads out of the door, her mom hands her a delicious homemade lunch.
【1】What did the author think of Katie?
A. She performed well at school.
B. She was a girl filled with love.
C. She often made trouble at school.
D. She used to be a discipline problem.
【2】Why did Katie eat school lunch instead of her homemade lunch every day?
A. She lost her homemade lunch.
B. She had her homemade lunch stolen.
C. She didn't like the taste of her homemade lunch.
D. She gave her homemade lunch to a hungry boy.
【3】What was Katie's parents' reaction to the truth about the lunch?
A. They were very angry.
B. They were proud of Katie.
C. They were disappointed.
D. They were rather upset.
23、See the Great Smoky Mountains in an amazing and unique way—from the air on a scenic helicopter tour! Passengers will get to fly over the Great Smoky Mountains for a birds eye view of the top sights in the area. These tours offer breathtaking views of your favorite Gatlinburg landmarks so be sure to pursue one!
Lake View Tour
Available Now until 12/21
Explore Douglas Lake as well as the Great Smoky Mountains on this 12 mile journey through the skies. Visitors will be treated to glorious views of the French Broad River and Douglas Lake. Other highlights on this tour include Smokies farmland and Douglas Dam, a World War II era dam. The experience lasts approximately 6 minutes.
Mountain Valley Tour
Available Now until 12/24
This 24 mile tour, is the perfect addition to your sightseeing adventures in the Smokies. During this flight, you’ll see the gorgeous Tennessee Valley, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Bluff and Sugarloaf Mountains. This is the best flight to choose if you want to get amazing mountain views. The entire experience lasts approximately 12 minutes.
National Park Tour
Available Now until 12/28
This 50 mile National Park Tour which lasts approximately 25 minutes is an amazing adventure through the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. As for natural wonders, the tour is sure to impress and is a must-have!
Gatlinburg Tour
Available Now until 12/30
Gatlinburg, TN is one of the most gorgeous cities in the Smoky Mountain area. Take to the skies to get the best views of the beautiful city, Gatlinburg. The tour lasts for 40 miles and approximately 18 minutes.
【1】What is the purpose of this text?
A．To introduce the Great Smoky Mountains’ amazing views.
B．To explain what you can see in Helicopter Tours.
C．To advertise Great Smoky Mountains Helicopter Tours.
D．To recommend some good travel destinations.
【2】If you show special preference to city views, which tour should you choose?
A．Lake View Tour.
B．Mountain Valley Tour.
C．National Park Tour.
D．Gatlinburg Tour.
【3】What can we infer about the tours from the text?
A．They are unforgettable for the tourists.
B．They last approximately equal time.
C．They can be taken on any day in December.
D．They cost more than common ones.
24、
【1】If you________, you may find this advertisement very useful.
A．lack exercise
B．eat unhealthily
C．are overweight
D．have an irregular way of life
【2】The slimming technique advertised is different from others in that________.
A．it offers a final goal instead of a daily one
B．it requires you to eat much less than before
C．it suggests no change to your lifestyle at all
D．it tells exactly the amount of food you can take
【3】If you are not healthy enough, it’s better to________before applying the slimming technique.
A．get the doctor’s permission
B．take some medicine offered by doctors
C．make sure of the possible result
D．have a thorough physical examination
【4】You can’t get the £4.50 back unless you________.
A．have paid the money by cheque
B．have made great changes to your weight
C．have returned the material before the deadline
D．have finished the course in no more than ten days
25、We get out of this world what we put into it. Usually, the rewards are indirect and sometimes hard to ________ but usually what you ________ comes back to you there and then!
Several days ago my stepson, Josh, was preparing for an event. Children like him were going for their first trial (演练) day at secondary school, so that they could ________ what they would meet after the summer holidays.
I was busy when I noticed him ________ in a pot where we kept pens and pencils. In primary school they use pencils，________ secondary kids get to write with pens. And Josh was looking for a pen. He came out with a(n) ________ pen that was missing a piece off the end. His important day deserved a pen better than that. So I ________ what I was doing and went to the drawer where my favorite pen lived. I would ________ that pen, but this was a special occasion.
“Josh,” I said in a deep, serious voice.“I ________ my pen I like best to you. ________ it well and cherish it.” He smiled and said thanks. Coincidentally, that day was ________ my birthday, but we were just back from a weekend getaway and I wasn’t expecting any more ________. Moments after the pen ceremony, Josh walked to me with a ________ on his face and gave me a pretty packed box. ________ I opened it and it was even more surprised! Inside the box was a beautiful new pen!
Almost like someone had planned it!It is so ________. Give and you will receive!
【1】
A．recognise
B．receive
C．offer
D．change
【2】
A．believe
B．prepare
C．accept
D．give
【3】
A．desert
B．know
C．like
D．refuse
【4】
A．collecting
B．searching
C．playing
D．selecting
【5】
A．so
B．for
C．but
D．and
【6】
A．old
B．pretty
C．colorful
D．tidy
【7】
A．considered
B．hated
C．insisted
D．stopped
【8】
A．mend
B．choose
C．lose
D．exchange
【9】
A．lend
B．present
C．take
D．point
【10】
A．Protect
B．Watch
C．Clean
D．Draw
【11】
A．still
B．even
C．also
D．ever
【12】
A．gifts
B．thanks
C．moments
D．topics
【13】
A．worry
B．smile
C．pity
D．doubt
【14】
A．Satisfied
B．Excited
C．Moved
D．Surprised
【15】
A．valuable
B．strange
C．simple
D．true
26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你是高三学生刘晓，你所在的社区正在考虑为区域内的高龄老人引进一项便民服务。目前有三个备选方案：①一键急救呼叫(one-button first-aid call )；②社区老年食堂 (neighbourhood canteen for seniors)；③老年娱乐中心。请给居委会(neighbourhood committee) 写一封信，谈谈你的看法。信中必须包括：
1.你同意的方案；
2.你同意的理由；
3.你对于提高此项服务质量的建议。
(信中不得出现考生姓名，学校等真实信息