1、 —You look sleepy today.
—_______ not to miss the flight, I didn’t dare to close my eyes the whole night.
A. Reminded B. Being reminded
C. Reminding D. Having reminded
2、It’s high time that we against spreading false information on the Internet.
A.will fight B.fought C.would fight D.fight
3、Within three years a new residential area came into being ________ there had been wild grass and small ponds.
A．that
B．before
C．where
D．which
4、— Are you going to stay overnight?
— Not ________ it’s absolutely necessary.
A.when B.once C.since D.unless
5、The commercial city, Loulan, used to be a stopping point on the silk road between the West and the East, ______ by sandstorms from AD200 to AD 400.
A. which is believed to be covered over
B. as is believed to have been covered over
C. it is believed to be covered over
D. which is believed to have been covered over
6、The brain processes the information ________ while awake, and stores what is essential to the individual.
A．advanced
B．attempted
C．applied
D．acquired
7、Tracy________ reading a science fiction novel when I entered her study.
A．was used to
B．was familiar with
C．was absorbed in
D．was confident in
8、----What do you think about that new librarian?
---She is ______of a good clerk, for she even doesn’t know how to classify the books.
A. somebody B. nothing
C. something D. nobody
9、The dancer’s incredible performance had the audience on its feet ______ for 10 minutes at the end of the show.
A．being clapped
B．clap
C．clapped
D．clapping
10、Apart from the urgent problems caused by wars and conflicts， the UN helps countries with other problems such as education， starvation， disasters， AIDs and other diseases.
A. lack for B. lack in
C. lack D. lack of
11、. As a result of destroying the forests, a large ___ _ of desert
___ covered the land.
A.number; has B.quantity; has C.number; have D.quantity; have
12、Johnson had made up his mind to give it up, but on ________ second thought he determined to try ________ third time.
A./; a B.the; /
C.a; a D.the; a
13、- I hear that Jason is planning to buy a car.
-- I know. He _____ enough for a used one by next momth.
A. will have saved B. will be saving
C. has saved D. saves
14、The factory produced many famous cars, none of ____ shipped to foreign countries.
A. that B. what C. which D. Them
15、I ______ him since I began to live in the city.
A．know
B．have known
C．knew
D．will know
16、Last week he was caught stealing things. ________ his youth, the boss has decided not to charge him.
A．In spite of
B．In view of
C．In charge of
D．In case of
17、My brother is a shy boy, so it is a great ________ for him to sing in front of the judges and audience.
A．chance
B．challenge
C．characteristic
D．change
18、—Do you know the story of Niulang and Zhinu?
—Of course. Their love story was_______ as an example for hundreds of years in China.
A. taken up B. kept up
C. picked up D. held up
19、Someone called me up at midnight, but he had hung up I could answer the phone.
A. as B. since
C. until D. before
20、Dozens of people were waiting with a camera for ______ seemed like hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of the US First Lady, Michelle Obama.
A. that B. when C. which D. what
21、Consumers in the US spend more money when doing the grocery shopping online, but spend less on sweets and desserts than when they shop in physical stores.
In recent years, online grocery shopping has grown massively. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount consumers spend through online shopping has more than doubled in the US.
Laura Zatz at Harvard University and her colleagues have looked at how people’s habits change when they’re spending in-store compared with shopping online. They hired 137 participants, who were regular consumers of two supermarkets in the US state of Maine. Each participant was the key shopper for their household, and they also had experience in shopping both online and in-store.
The researchers studied each participant for a total of 44 weeks and tracked what items they purchased. They collected data from a total of 5,573 transactions (交易), 1,062 of which were made online and 4,511 in-store. “They purchased more items when shopping online, both in terms of overall number of items but also a greater variety of unique items,’ says Zatz. On average, participants spent 44% more per transaction when shopping online than in-store.
The results show that people spent more money on sweets and desserts when shopping in-store, spending on average $ 2. 50 more per transaction. However, there was no difference in spending on sugary drinks.
It seems that in-store shopping attracts shoppers to unhealthier food choices. “When you’re shopping in-store, you’re facing all sorts of stimuli (刺激) that could make you more willing to buy unhealthy food groups when you might not have otherwise planned to,” says Zatz. Unhealthy food choices are often placed in supermarkets at the end of aisles(走道) and at checkouts, where you can easily see, touch or even smell the food.
“The findings could help consumers reflect on how to avoid unhealthy food purchasing choices, especially as complex marketing is coming online,” says Zatz. “Besides offering seemingly appealing discounts, online stores may follow physical stores in many ways. You can never be too careful when shopping online.”
【1】According to the text, the participants of the study are ________.
A．experienced regular shoppers
B．unlucky COVID-19 patients
C．working in large supermarkets
D．uninterested in online shopping
【2】Which of the following is the focus of the study?
A．The time spent on shopping online and in-store.
B．The amount of the money spent on healthy food.
C．The consumers’ attitudes towards unhealthy food.
D．The types of food people buy online and in-store.
【3】Why do consumers tend to buy unhealthy food in physical stores?
A．They have easier access to checkouts.
B．They are offered appealing discounts.
C．They are exposed to sensory stimuli.
D．They consume energy while shopping.
【4】What is Laura Zatz’s attitude towards shopping online?
A．Ambiguous.
B．Favorable.
C．Uncaring.
D．Cautious.
22、 Harriet Lane and her friend Miss Brown stood in the doorway of the State Dining Room as the florists (花商) carried their large flower arrangements. “I’m sure the prince will be very impressed,” Harriet said. “This is my favorite part. To be honest, I love all the parts of being Uncle’s hostess at the White House. I love planning the dinners and checking the guest rooms. I love showing visitors the gardens.”
Miss Brown smiled. She had taken care of Harriet since she lived with her uncle James. Harriet was only nine when her parents died. Uncle James was often away from home. He was not married, so he asked Miss Brown to be his housekeeper caring for Harriet when he was away. As Harriet grew up, she and Miss Brown became friends.
When Uncle James became the government’s representative(代表) in England, Harriet and Miss Brown traveled there as well. Harriet became a friend of Queen Victoria and her family. Now that Uncle James was president, Harriet and Miss Brown were with him in Washington, D.C. Harriet did many of the jobs that a First Lady would do, even though she was the president’s niece. This was to be the most important party she had planned. Queen Victoria’s son, the Prince of Wales, was visiting the United States. He was coming to dinner at the White House tonight!
While living in Washington, Harriet did more than just plan parties. She worked hard to improve the lives of Native Americans all across the country. She also believed that there should be a national art museum in Washington.
Harriet’s Uncle James was president from 1857 to 1861. When his term of office was over, they returned to their home in Pennsylvania. After Harriet married Henry, they collected artwork all over the world. Later, she gave her collection to the National Gallery(展览馆) of Art in Washington, D.C. Harriet also started the first children’s hospital in the United States.
Harriet Lane is famous for being the only First Lady who was not married to a president. She did much more for our country than plan parties!
【1】How did Harriet help her uncle?
A.She traveled everywhere with him. B.She acted as his housekeeper.
C.She acted as his hostess. D.She helped him collect artwork.
【2】From the passage we can learn that Harriet was .
A.warm-hearted B.brave C.confident D.creative
【3】What’s the passage mainly about?
A.Harriet’s Uncle James.
B.Harriet’s contributions to the United States.
C.Harriet’s love of flowers.
D.Harriet’s evening with the Prince of Wales.
23、Los Angeles native Randall Bartlett sat under the rooftop of a traditional Chinese scholar’s studio, occasionally turning a page of his book. The scene was in the reopened Liu Fang Yuan garden at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. For him, the garden brings to life the Chinese philosophies he learned from books.
Phillip E. Bloom, director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies, said the idea for Liu Fang Yuan goes back to the 1980s with the initial aim of creating a collection of Chinese plants, but after research, they realized plants alone were not sufficient to demonstrate the essence of a Chinese garden. Eventually, it was decided to model a garden on 16th and 17th century scholarly retreats(隐居处)in Suzhou.
The decision was made partly due to the fame of Suzhou classical gardens, but also because similarities were found between the Huntington and Suzhou gardens. Bloom said that Henry Huntington, founder of the Huntington Library, was a successful US businessman who used his fortune to collect rare books, artworks and to create gardens. “Many Suzhou gardens were also created by rich people who tried to pursue a scholarly lifestyle,” he added.
To preserve the character of the Suzhou gardens, the Huntington Library sought help from Suzhou, giving rise to collaboration between US and Chinese architects, contractors and designers. In all stages of construction, artisans(工匠)from Suzhou came to work on details of the venue.
After three years of expansion from 2018 to 2020, Liu Fang Yuan reopened to the public with 4.6 hectares of new landscape, making it one of the largest classical-style Chinese gardens in the world. The additions include courtyards displaying penjing, a scholar’s studio, a pavilion(亭子)situated at the garden’s highest point, etc.
Now, it is meaningful to see how people from local communities interact with the garden. “A lot of volunteers come to different lectures and exhibitions about Chinese culture hat we hold regularly,” Bloom said. By exposing its visitors to arts and literature, Liu Fang uan goes beyond international boundaries and bridges the cultural gaps between the two ountries.
【1】What do we know about Liu Fang Yuan?
A．It used to be a scholarly retreat in Suzhou.
B．It was constructed by Suzhou artisans alone.
C．It became the largest garden after being expanded.
D．It promotes cultural exchanges between America and China.
【2】What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．The introduction to the founder.
B．The fame of Suzhou classical gardens.
C．The features of a scholarly lifestyle.
D．The reasons for modeling a Suzhou garden.
【3】What does the underlined word “collaboration” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．negotiation
B．cooperation
C．inspiration
D．contradiction
【4】Why did Bloom mention local people’s interactions with the garden?
A．To show its cultural significance.
B．To detail its architectural features.
C．To promote its diverse activities.
D．To boost its international fame.
24、If You've Got an Interview，Get Your Etiquette (礼仪) Right
INTERVIEWING for a job is like going battle. You need to be prepared. Just being polite may not be enough. 【1】 Here, 21st Century identifies the traps and shows you how to deal with them.
【2】 Even though your interviewer should already have one, they may still ask for a copy to test your preparedness.
Avoid arriving too early. Of course, it's not good to be late, but if you arrive too early you could give the impression that you cannot follow directions. Also, your early arrival could upset the interviewer's schedule, if he or she still has things to accomplish before meeting with you. 【3】 . You can spend time in a cafe or a shopping mall if your taxi or bus gets you there too early.
Hold your tongue in the waiting room. 【4】 Doing so could cause you to lose focus. Also, remember that your behaviour and conversation may be monitored by office staff. So, if another interviewee tries to talk with you, smile and ask for a few minutes to yourself.
When you accept a cup of water or tea, be careful that you do not spill it—on yourself or the floor. 【5】 Otherwise, you could accidentally spill the drink and cause yourself to feel embarrassed.
And, finally, after you get back home, it's important to take time to write a short letter or e-mail expressing thanks. Keep it brief. Do not ask about the interviewer's impression of you, or about your chances of getting hired. This might make you sound like a pushy (有企图心的) person!
A．Being on time is always acceptable.
B．Always bring an extra copy of your resume with you
C．You'd better not share your opinion with your candidates.
D．It's OK to take a few sips (小口喝), but set it aside if you are not thirsty.
E．Avoid chatting with other interviewees, even if you are friends.
F．It's best to arrive 10 or 15 minutes before the interview is scheduled to begin.
G．A few minor mistakes in etiquette can upset your chances of making a good impression.
25、After stepping out of the international plane, I realized my 10 hour sleepy voyage finally came to an end. I got on the bus and was waiting anxiously for it to ______.
A woman, sitting next to me, and her daughter both seemed uncomfortable. She told me that her daughter had an upset stomach and would throw up continuously; ______, the mother had lost her ______. Apart from a large sum of money, the purse also contained her phone and a phone number of an important ______, a person she was travelling 90 kilometers to meet for discussing a(n) ______ matter which had to be settled by tomorrow morning.
______ she finished her story, I handed her my cellphone and told her that she could make any call she wanted. I also offered a bottle of water I had in my bag to ______ her daughter's sickness. After making several calls, they finally ______ to the official! With their problem ______, a smile of relief spread across the mother's ______ and they thanked me many times. The woman tried to pay for my ______, but I jumped to do it before her ______ I knew she had lost her money.
Next morning, I received a call from the mother, saying that they couldn’t tell how much my ______ act touched them. I was ______ to be thanked in this way. I never thought my simple offer ______ so much in her heart. ______, I got more help from them. I came to realize I had lost many opportunities for kindness because my attention was always ______ by cellphones. This ______ experience reminded me that there should be something more important appealing______ me: the reality around me—something with easy access may make a big ______ to others.
【1】
A．leave out
B．set out
C．break out
D．pick out
【2】
A．besides
B．nevertheless
C．therefore
D．however
【3】
A．appetite
B．phone
C．purse
D．device
【4】
A．genius
B．politician
C．journalist
D．official
【5】
A．vast
B．crucial
C．abnormal
D．relevant
【6】
A．Ultimately
B．Merely
C．Barely
D．Instantly
【7】
A．relieve
B．cease
C．resist
D．defeat
【8】
A．came over
B．walked over
C．looked up
D．got through
【9】
A．adopted
B．settled
C．revealed
D．approved
【10】
A．cheek
B．waist
C．chest
D．chin
【11】
A．water
B．route
C．ticket
D．favor
【12】
A．since
B．though
C．as though
D．as if
【13】
A．appropriate
B．kind
C．efficient
D．reliable
【14】
A．ashamed
B．amused
C．blessed
D．astonished
【15】
A．assessed
B．occupied
C．valued
D．evaluated
【16】
A．In a sense
B．In a word
C．In consequence
D．In conclusion
【17】
A．extracted
B．distracted
C．intervened
D．bothered
【18】
A．superb
B．valuable
C．rare
D．splendid
【19】
A．in
B．from
C．of
D．to
【20】
A．contribution
B．adjustment
C．difference
D．sense
26、你校学生会决定举办一场以“我有一个梦想”为主题的演讲比赛。作为即将上大学的高三学生，请你根据提示写一篇包含一下内容的演讲稿。
1.你的梦想 2.说明理由 3.如何实现
注意：1.可根据内容适当发挥
2.文中不得使用真实校名和人名
3.词数：120左右
4.文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
I have a dream
Dear fellow students,
I am so pleased to have a chance to share my dream with you here.
That’s all. Thank you.