1、Hannah, devoting herself to charity, is one of many examples of young people who are making a_________to the world.
A.choice B.profit C.judgement D.difference
2、– I wonder if you could go with me to the cinema.
--- Don’t disturb me. I ______ a composition all the morning and haven’t finished it yet.
A. write B. was writing
C. have written D. have been writing
3、— How did you like Sally’s performance last night?
— To be honest, her singing didn’t ______ to me much.
A．apply
B．belong
C．refer
D．appeal
4、The rest of the lecture ________ interesting.
A．is
B．are
C．maybe
D．sound
5、When I opened the door, I found my father ________ in his chair, completely _______ in a magazine.
A. seated; absorbing
B. seating; being absorbed
C. seating; absorbed
D. seated; absorbed
6、In history，the Romany split into different groups and developed their own language， there are now approximately sixty varieties.
A. by which B. of which
C. by whom D. of whom
7、Now all the employees except the manager _________ to work online at home.
A. encourages B. encourage
C. is encouraged D. are encouraged
8、His ____ from the carnival (狂欢节) was a pity for his fans.
A.absence B.presence C.attendance D.appearance
9、By the time he arrived in Beijing, we _______ there for two days.
A．will have stayed
B．stay
C．have been staying
D．had stayed
10、Last Monday, I was chatting online _____, before I knew it, our manager came in and stood
behind me.
A．until
B．when
C．as
D．so
11、Philosophers ________back to Plato and the Ancient Greeks have given the area much thought and emphasis, and there is little doubt _________their work has helped shape the practice of education over the millennia.
A．dated, that
B．dating, whether
C．dating, that
D．dated, whether
12、________ by the beauty of nature, the girl from London decided to stay another two days on the farm.
A．Attracting
B．Attracted
C．To be attracted
D．Having attracted
13、Chaplin was not just a genius; he was among the most_______figures in film history.
A．influential
B．rewarding
C．convincing
D．lifelong
14、This kind of material can be used to plastics.
A. take place B. take up
C. take on D. take the place of
15、He writes stories all the time, so ________, he’s a writer.
A．in a word
B．in a sense
C．in particular
D．in conclusion
16、You should keep silent and be modest unless_________to speak.
A．permitted
B．permitting
C．to permit
D．having permitted
17、__________ are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
A.Assessments B.Assignments C.Arrangements D.Announcements
18、With three children ________ school, the couple have to work throughout the year in the South.
A．attending
B．attended
C．being attended
D．to be attended
19、—What do you think ________the cultural diversity?
—Many reasons.
A．brought about
B．figure out
C．brought in
D．break out
20、I used to feel like 50 percent of my time________ researching new restaurants.
A．were spent
B．have been spent
C．was spent
D．has been spent
21、— Can I help you with it?
— I appreciate your ______, but I can manage it myself.
A.demand B.advice C.question D.offer
22、It suddenly _______ to the detective that the professor was probably murdered by his own wife.
A．occurred
B．came about
C．took place
D．happened
23、“Stop! Stop!” she called, but _________, for the music was too loud for her to be heard.
A．at ease
B．in vain
C．under control
D．without doubt
24、There are two small rooms in the beach house, ________ served as a spare kitchen.
A．the smaller of which
B．the smaller of that
C．the smaller of whose
D．the smaller of them
25、—Have you made clear when and where the meeting is to be held?
—Not yet.
A．them
B．that
C．this
D．it
26、People who walk briskly (迅速地) for two and a half hours a week have a 25 percent lower risk of depression, according to a study. Researchers from Cambridge University found that physical activity in line with government guidelines was also linked to better mental health. Their paper, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that even those who managed half the recommended amount had an 18 percent lower risk of depression than those who did nothing.
Dr Matt Pearce, first author on the paper, said, “The key message of the paper is that risk of depression is substantially lower for individuals who are physically active, and that most of these lower benefits occur at levels below the current health recommendations. Physical activity should therefore be encouraged to improve mental health even in inactive individuals who struggle to reach current recommendations.”
The research combined data from 15 earlier studies, with 191,130 participants, all looking at the relationship between depression and physical activity. Since the study was observational in nature, it cannot prove a cause-and-effect relationship.
The researchers found “only minor additional benefits” to mental health when people were physically active beyond the recommended levels. Professor James Woodcock, a senior author on the paper, said, “There are two key features of this relationship: firstly, that the biggest difference in the risk of depression was seen when comparing those reporting no activity with those reporting a small amount”. “Even ten minutes a day appears to make a big difference. Secondly, that there appear to be minimal additional benefits of doing high volumes of activity.”
The researchers said there were likely to be multiple reasons for their findings, including exercise activating certain networks in the brain and body, releasing feel good hormones called endorphins (内啡肽). Besides, people who are physically active usually sleep better, a key component of protecting your mental health. It might also be that improvements to individuals’ body image from being more active, and increases in social interaction during activity played a role. Getting out in green spaces was another likely factor to boost mood, with many studies linking the use of green spaces and lower depression risks.
【1】What did the researchers from Cambridge University discover?
A．Physical activity can reduce depression.
B．Brisk walking should be recommended.
C．Doing exercise can boost overall health.
D．Moderation is the key in physical activity.
【2】How did the researchers draw the conclusion?
A．By repeating 15 earlier experiments.
B．By analyzing data from 15 previous studies.
C．By proving the cause-and-effect relationship.
D．By collecting data from 191,130 participants.
【3】Which of the following statements would Professor James Woodcock agree with?
A．A small amount of physical activity can work wonders.
B．Extra physical activity might do harm to people’s health.
C．It is highly recommended to take high volumes of exercise.
D．A 10-minute workout every day brings the biggest difference.
【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．Endorphins activate certain parts in the brain.
B．Green spaces are helpful in lifting one’s spirits.
C．Stable mental health can improve sleep quality.
D．Improved body image increases social interaction.
27、Le Val de Cantobre, Aveyron (France)
It’s in the grounds of a medieval house. There’s a swimming pool, a river and a pizza restaurant. The scenery (景色) around the park is beautiful and great for walking. A week’s stay will cost you about €280.
For more information please go to www.eurocamp.co.uk.
Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle (Thailand)
This must be one of the best campsites ( 野营地) in the world. Instead of tents, there are “canvas cabins (帆布船舱)”. And there’s a gourmet restaurant, a spa and a pool. There are only 15 of cabins to rent so you’ll have to book early. The campsite can only be reached by river boat, but once there you can learn to ride an elephant. Unfortunately, it isn’t cheap, and two nights at the Four Seasons will cost you about €1,500!
For more information please go to www.Fourseasons.com/goldentriangle.
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower (Wales)
The Three Cliffs Bay is in a beautiful part of the country, and it won’t cost you much either: a family tent (2 adults, 2 children) is about €28 a day. There’s a camp shop where you can buy food and drinks, and there are pubs and restaurants nearby so you won’t even have to cook. You can water-ski from the beach, or go walking along the Gower Way.
For more information please go to www.Threecliffsbay.com.
Longitude 131, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Australia)
Situated in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, near the massive (巨大的) red rock formerly known as Ayer’s Rock, this is more like a hotel than a campsite. There’s a restaurant, a pool and even a library. The only problem is that it’s a bit expensive — around €1,500 a night.
For more information please go to www.Longitude131.com.au.
【1】If a couple want to stay in Le Val de Cantobre for two days, they will have to pay about .
A. €56 B. €280 C. €160 D. €80
【2】Visitors can do all the following in Four Seasons Tented Camp EXCEPT .
A. enjoy a spa B. rent a cabin
C. ride an elephant D. visit a pub
【3】If families like water-skiing, they can find information on .
A. www.eurocamp.co.uk
B. www.Threecliffsbay.com
C. www.Longitude131.com.au
D. www.Fourseasons.com/goldentriangle
【4】What do we know about Longitude 131?
A. It is the most expensive. B. It is made of rocks.
C. It is located on a bay. D. It is a real hotel.
28、 Scientists have created a healthy clone of a black-footed ferret by using DNA from a ferret that died over 30 years ago. The cloned animal is called Elizabeth Ann.
Large numbers of black-footed ferrets once lived in the American West. The ferrets live mainly on the prairie dogs they catch. But when farmers began killing off prairie dogs, lots of ferrets died, too. By the 1970s, most experts believed that black-footed ferrets were extinct.
Then, in 1981, a group of black-footed ferrets were found in Wyoming. The US Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) caught 18 of these ferrets to try to raise them in captivity so that they could be shielded. All but seven died.
At present, there're between 400 and 500 black-footed ferrets remaining. Some are still in captivity. Others have been released into the wild. But all black-footed ferrets living today are related to the seven animals saved from Wyoming.
Normally, when there're large numbers of a type of animal, they have many small differences. The DNA of the animals gets mixed up when different pairs of animals have babies. The small differences in their DNA can help protect the group as a whole. But because all living black-footed ferrets are closely related, they all have similar weaknesses.
But Elizabeth Ann is cloned from an animal that lived over 30 years ago, so her DNA is very different. Scientists hope that when this DNA is mixed back in, future black-footed ferrets will be healthier in general.
Elizabeth Ann was born on December 10, 2020. Blood tests have proven her to be 100% black footed ferret. It's the first native endangered species ever cloned in the US. Elizabeth Ann seems normal and healthy, and enjoys spending her days in her cage.
She won't ever be released into the wild, but soon, she may have some cloned brothers and sisters. And later, she'll probably have babies. Sooner or later, her children will have babies with wild black-footed ferrets, and her DNA will begin to spread.
【1】What does the underlined word “shielded” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Donated.
B．Served.
C．Treated.
D．Protected.
【2】What is the biggest threat to the captive black-footed ferrets?
A．Their unusual appearance.
B．Their biological weaknesses.
C．Their poor living conditions.
D．Unfriendly human activities.
【3】Elizabeth Ann was most probably cloned from a wild ferret that died ______.
A．in the 1960s
B．in the 1970s
C．in the 1980s
D．in the 1990s
【4】What attitude does the author hold towards the future of Elizabeth Ann?
A．Uncaring.
B．Doubtful.
C．Dissatisfied.
D．Positive.
29、Everyone has a name and it is said that the name is important for the whole life of the person. 【1】 There are some factors that should be considered.
Other than the sex difference, the other significant difference of children’s names is between modern and traditional names. 【2】 It has been used for quite a long time, like George or Elizabeth. A modern name is one that is usually made-up, which seems to be creative or meaningful, like Jayden or Dallas.
【3】 Many parents need their kids to have traditional names. Picking a traditional name has always been a protected decision for parents, because it is more normal and acknowledged as “would be expected” names. But one of the disadvantages is that traditional names are too normal and usually used by many people. 【4】
Modern names are more popular now than before. Many parents are making progress towards the uniqueness they want to bring to their kids. However, some parents don’t care for the modern names because they are difficult to pronounce and surprisingly harder to spell. 【5】 It may take a long time to remember the modern name of a person.
Picking a name for a child is parents’ advantage and duty. Do try to pick a good name for your kid, which will influence him or her greatly.
A．Choose a powerful name for your kid.
B．A traditional name is one that is broadly known.
C．It’s also rather difficult to be remembered by others.
D．A child may discover he’s not the only “John” in a class.
E．Naming a child actually depends on the parents’ intention.
F．Many children have childhood names given by their parents.
G．Therefore, picking one name for a child is anything but simple.
30、Years ago, I became involved in pet therapy (疗法) work with our puppy called Angel.
Angel ________ every week, visiting hospitals, a day care for the elderly, and our library’s reading program, where the kids ________ a book to read to a dog ________ on the floor. After finishing, they get a trading ________ with the dog’s picture and history. Angel has also ________ at a children’s camp. She is so popular that everywhere we go people ________ her.
We have seen some very ________ things through our pet therapy work. One day, I brought Angel to our local hospital to visit a woman completely paralyzed(瘫痪) on her right side from a ________. My husband, Jack, got her up into a chair next to the woman’s ________ and asked her if she wanted to give Angel a treat. She ________, so Jack carefully placed the treat in her right hand. Angel gently took it. Then the woman raised her right hand and started ________ Angel. Actually, she hadn’t been able to move that ________ since she had her stroke.
When Angel visits the hospital, she also performs tricks for the ________. The best one is when she stays very ________ and doesn't move until Jack says “Best wishes”. It's the best wishes for all the people Angel ________ as well as for her.
【1】
A．performs
B．proceeds
C．works
D．wrestles
【2】
A．tailor
B．pick
C．edit
D．bury
【3】
A．barking
B．posing
C．rolling
D．lying
【4】
A．card
B．symbol
C．patent
D．licence
【5】
A．given out
B．helped out
C．sprung up
D．lit up
【6】
A．advertise
B．absorb
C．recognize
D．amuse
【7】
A．special
B．abnormal
C．beneficial
D．fundamental
【8】
A．cancer
B．virus
C．stroke
D．murder
【9】
A．hurdle
B．bed
C．venue
D．handle
【10】
A．declined
B．hesitated
C．complained
D．nodded
【11】
A．abusing
B．petting
C．rubbing
D．feeding
【12】
A．limb
B．wrist
C．hand
D．organ
【13】
A．surgeons
B．patients
C．physicians
D．victims
【14】
A．silent
B．optimistic
C．still
D．consistent
【15】
A．infects
B．motivates
C．identifies
D．meets
31、根据课文，在空格处填入一个恰当的单词。
John was presented with his award at c【1】which recognized the bravery of ten people who had saved the life of another.
John was studying in his room when he heard screaming. When he and his father rushed outside, a man ran from the scene. They【2】that Anne Slade, a mother of three, had been stabbed repeatedly with a knife. She was lying in her front garden【3】 very heavily. Her hands had almost been cut off.
It was John's quick action and【4】of first aid that saved Ms Slade's life. He immediately asked a number of nearby people 【5】 bandages, but when nobody could put their hands on any, his father got some tea towels and tape from their house. John used these to【6】the most severe injuries to Ms Slade’s hands. He slowed the bleeding by applying pressure to the wounds until the police and the ambulance【7】.
“I’m p【8】of what I did but I was just doing what I’d been taught,”John said.
John had taken part in the Young Lifesaver Scheme at his high school. When congratulating John, Mr Alan Southerton Director of the Young Lifesaver Scheme said, "There is no doubt that John’s quick thinking and the first aid skills he 【9】at school saved Ms Slade’s life. It shows that a knowledge of first aid can make a real【10】.”
32、假定你是李华，你的澳大利亚朋友Mike本月底要来你市旅游，想让你为他推荐一个值得一游的去处。请你给他回信，要点如下:
1.收信时的感想；
2.推荐并介绍一个值得一去的地方；
注意:1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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