1、______ the earthquake, a lot of people in Sichuan lost their homes, becoming homeless.
A.As a result B.Result from C.Because D.As a result of
2、 —Did you enjoy yourself last night?
—Yes, it’s very nice of you. I appreciated to your birthday party.
A. to be invited B. to have invited
C. having invited D. being invited
3、The best way ________ how to drive a car is to practice with a driving instructor.
A．Learnt
B．Learning
C．to learn
D．to be learnt
4、Covid-19 vaccines are used to strengthen the body’s________ to infection.
A．resolution
B．reservation
C．resistance
D．separation
5、The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has ________ all over the country.
A．bases
B．branches
C．boards
D．businesses
6、With everyone ______, the head teacher began the meeting, ______ the importance of self-discipline for senior high students.
A．sitting, highlighted
B．seated, highlighting
C．seated, highlighted
D．sat down, highlighting
7、—Could you tell me the____ of making such tasty cakes?
— Well, I just follow the directons in the cookbook.
A. feature B. plan C. cost D. trick
8、Gran had only recently planted the seed of Julliard in my head, but it hadn't __________.
A.stopped by B.cheered on C.lifted me up D.taken root
9、We used to see each other _____, but haven’t heard from him since last year.
A．especially
B．regularly
C．particularly
D．approximately
10、During the second half of the 20th century, grain prices rose ________ several times.
A．dramatically
B．permanently
C．preciously
D．reliably
11、______ being the selfish teenager I used to be, I have begun to feel more aware of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social responsibility.
A．Instead of
B．Despite
C．In addition to
D．Now that
12、I told Danny it was a bad idea, but he’s so _________ that he just never listens.
A. genuine B. informal
C. cautious D. stubborn
13、 — Andrew won’t agree to your plans, you know.
— __________? I don’t care what he thinks.
A. How come B. So why
C. So what D. What for
14、Teachers should try to create an atmosphere________students can enjoy learning easily.
A．which
B．where
C．when
D．that
15、He is always seeking excuses for the debt, but I'd rather he __________ it off as early as possible.
A．would pay
B．would have paid
C．had paid
D．paid
16、More and more people choose to shop in a supermarket as it offers a great _____ of goods.
A. variety B. mixture
C. extension D. combination
17、________ by the policeman, Ciara Judge gave some information.
A. Asking B. Asked C. To be asked D. Ask
18、—It’s a good idea. But who’s going to ________ the plan.
—I think Michael and Ken will.
A．carry out
B．take in
C．get through
D．set aside
19、In the long term, I hope that 20 years from today, I________as a judge.
A．will have worked
B．will work
C．will be working
D．am working
20、I want to buy ________ as a birthday gift for my sister.
A．some jewel
B．a piece of jewel
C．a jewellery
D．a piece of jewellery
21、It is often the case________ miracles can happen for those who hang on to hope.
A．what
B．that
C．where
D．why
22、If you don't want to get ________ for your carelessness by your teacher, then you should try to be more attentive and cooperative in class.
A．told apart
B．told against
C．told on
D．told off
23、The old woman sat in her favourite chair and with her eyes on the window.
A．fixed
B．fixing
C．to be fixed
D．to be fixing
24、__________is a certain doubt among people __________the official advertisement has a misleading effect on customers’ choices of electronic products.
A.It; that B.There; that C.It; whether D.There; whether
25、The number of poems connected with scenery by the lake is reduced to 10, half of famous poets like Li Bai used to create.
A. them B. that
C. which D. what
26、A new concept vehicle, Pod was introduced by Toyota and Sony at the Tokyo motor show. The car is intended as a four-wheeled friend. It aims to provide affection, sympathy and encouragement. Like a dog welcoming its master, the car sits up, wags its tail and acknowledges its owner’s presence using hydraulics(液压装置) and a multi-colored LED display panel(引擎) across the front.
While on the road, the car constantly monitors the driver’s mood with pulse and sweat sensors on the joystick(操纵杆). Cameras focused on the eyes keep watch for any sigh of drowsiness. If a driver appears to be losing his or her cool, Pod will display warnings, play soft music and blow cold air at the face. Drivers are shaken awake with loud music and a shaking chair.
To improve driving skills, pod compares acceleration, braking and steering with the best performance recorded by professionals. It uses this comparison to score drivers, offer advice and rank all Pod owners. Toyota claims that the car will eventually be able to learn its owner’s likes and dislikes by monitoring passenger conversations. If the car hears a favorite song being discussed, it will download the track from the Internet and play it without being asked. It will also recommend restaurants that might suit the driver’s taste and take photographs of passengers when they sound particularly happy.
In keep with the moodiness that is the car’s main selling point, Pod expresses a form of road anger. If a driver brakes or swerves(转向) suddenly, the LED panel shows an angry red and the tail rises at the back.
Anger is one of the car’s ten “emotional states”. Another is sadness --- a blue front with tear-shaped lights seemingly dropping from headlights --- which appears after a flat tire or when gas is low.
“We wanted to show that the cars can be cheerful and entertaining,” said Yasunori Sakamoto, part of the Toyota design team. Mr Sakamoto said Toyota has no plans to put Pod on the market. Sad, really.
【1】The underlined word “drowsiness” in Paragraph 2 means _________.
A. fear B. boredom
C. excitement D. sleepiness
【2】According to the text, Pod can ___________.
A. rank the restaurant nearby B. test the driver’s driving skills
C. have a conversation with drivers D. recommend a song to passenger
【3】If the new concept vehicle is running out of gas, __________.
A. the Led panel turns red
B. the tail rises at the back of the car
C. the front light turn blue and look like tears
D. the car stops and shake with loud music
【4】What is the author’s attitude towards Pod?
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful.
C. Pessimistic. D. Tolerant.
27、Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre, a novel written by Charlotte Bronte, was published in 1847 in England. It is Charlotte Bronte’s most famous book. Jane Eyre is a love story. It tells about a young and independent woman called Jane Eyre, who is brave enough to pursue her own love.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel “helped lay the base for the Civil War”, according to Will Kaufman. When Abraham Lincoln met Stowe at the start of the Civil War, Lincoln declared, “So it is the little lady who started this great war.” The character of Uncle Tom in the novel is a longsuffering black slave. The sad novel exposes the reality of slavery.
Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind is a novel by Margaret Mitchell in 1936. It tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara, and her adventures in the American South during the Civil War. She falls in love with Rhett Butler, a city gentleman. It is one of the most famous books of its time, and was made into a movie with the same name. The title took its name from the lines an Ernest Dowson poem: “I have forgotten much, Cynara! Gone with the wind.” (This line also appears in the book.) The book won the Pulitzer Prize on May 3,1937.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a book by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. In the story, Robert’s own father was the superintendent (厅长) of education in Hawaii and end up dying penniless. His best friend’s father dropped out of school at age 13 and went on to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii. It advocates financial independence through investing, real estate (地产), owning businesses, and the use of finance protection tactics.
【1】Whose book had a great impact on the Civil War in the U.S.?
A. Charlotte Bronte’s.
B. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s.
C. Margaret Mitchell’s.
D. Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter’s.
【2】Where was the name of the book Gone with the Wind taken from?
A. An adventurous story. B. The Civil War.
C. A poem. D. The Pulitzer Prize.
【3】Who will be interested in the book Rich Dad Poor Dad?
A. A woman who is eager for free love.
B. A historian who studies the history of the U.S.A.
C. A businessman who wants to be wealthy.
D. A politician who warns to enter politics.
28、 When the tornado(龙卷风) passed, Lewis returned to her house after that awful night, and the Bible was the first thing she looked for. She had bought it 35 years earlier, at the start of her marriage. Like many folks, she’d used it to preserve the family’s history: decades-old photos, newspaper obituaries(讣告) of loved ones, a handkerchief from her great-grandmother, even a piece of a scarf her uncle had brought back from the Korean War.
The Bible was not where she’d last seen it, on top of an antique dresser in her bedroom. The only thing left was the solid pieces of marble that had been on the top of the furniture. After an hour of searching, one of the volunteers ran up to her and found the Bible while clearing through ruins. She had tears streaming down her cheeks. It had flown about ten feet from the dresser. Surprisingly, while many books had been destroyed beyond recognition, the Bible was still intact, even though it had sat in the rain for days. “It was a miracle,” says Lewis.
A few of the Bible’s treasures did go missing. Yet ever so slowly, they, too, began reappearing in Lewis’s life. Days after the Bible was found, volunteers discovered one of the newspaper obituaries outside the home. Two weeks later, a neighbor found another newspaper clipping（剪辑） by her house. “It was a shock,” says Lewis.
Now the Bible already has its well-deserved place of honor, on the dresser. She knows that while every good book tells stories of disastrous weather and unlikely survival, this one actually lived it.
【1】What does the underlined word “intact” probably refer to?
A.Unfolded B.New
C.Undamaged D.fragile
【2】Why was the Bible the first thing to look for?
A.It is a book telling good stories.
B.It was a valuable gift at her marriage.
C.It records her family’s trees and history.
D.It keeps things recalling family’s stories.
【3】What is the best title for the text?
A.The Bible Beats a Tornado
B.The Bible Blesses Lewises
C.Antique Treasures Are Never Gone
D.Family Treasures Are Along With US
29、 The practice of encouraging laughter with the sound of laughter itself dates back to the 16th century. During performances of Shakespearean plays, there were people who laughed at just the right moments. This would cause other members of the audience to laugh in a similar way, thus making the show seem funnier.
Centuries later, when comedy programs were popular on radio, the sound of a laughing audience was a natural part of performances that were aired live. To make sure his performances were aired at the same time in each time zone, actor Bing Crosby had his show prerecorded. Eventually, one of the show's writers realized that big laughs from old recordings could be added in to follow new jokes. So the world was introduced to canned laughter.
When TV came along, laugh tracks were recorded from the live studio audience that was present at a show. But sometimes, the audience didn't laugh at the expected time, making these moments seem dull to those watching at home. To fix this problem, TV audio engineer Charley Douglass invented a machine called the Laff Box.
Douglass' Laff Box was a collection of tapes connected to different keys. Each tape contained canned laughter that-was-carefully selected by Douglass for its particular quality. For example, one tape might have produced very soft laughs, while another produced loud cackles(咯咯笑). The machine could be played almost like a musical instrument: if the live audience didn't laugh enough, Douglass would “sweeten” the audio by adding the right amount and type of canned laughter. This technique could even be used when no audience was present, as with cartoons. Critics have long claimed that canned laughter is merely a trick to make people laugh at bad jokes. Live laugh tracks, however, can still be heard on popular modern shows like The Big Bang theory. Sometimes it's just more fun to share in the laughter - canned or otherwise.
【1】What is mentioned about Shakespearean plays?
A．They were sometimes broadcast on radio.
B．Most of these plays weren't funny enough.
C．Some viewers were purposefully arranged to laugh.
D．Canned laughter was used during the performances.
【2】What can be concluded from Paragraph 2?
A．Bing Crosby's older jokes got more laughs.
B．Bing Crosby' show was aired live worldwide.
C．Bing Crosby's team made comedy programs popular.
D．Bino Crosby's team brought canned laughter into existence.
【3】What can we learn about Douglass' Laff BOX?
A．It can offer many types of laughter.
B．It is inconvenient for people to use.
C．It isn't allowed by law today.
D．It can make bad jokes funny.
【4】How does the text mainly develop?
A．By giving examples.
B．By analyzing reasons.
C．By following time order.
D．By making comparisons.
30、Scientists in Norway have some good news for coffee drinkers. Researchers have already found evidence that the drink or the beans can help with weight loss, ______ one’s risk of developing some diseases, promote muscle growth, protect against certain types of cancers and can even reduce one’s risk of premature(早于预期的) death, among many other ______. Now it is said that a cup of ______ reduces physical pain.
The surprising finding is ______ a study involving 48 volunteers who agreed to spend 90 minutes performing computer tasks meant to finish office work. The tasks were known to ______ pain in the shoulders, neck, forearms and wrists. The researchers wanted to ______ how people with pain and those who were pain-free tolerated(忍受) the pain of such tasks. As a matter of convenience, the scientists allowed people to drink coffee before taking the test “to avoid ______ effects of caffeine lack, e.g. decreased vigor, sleepiness, and exhaustion.” they reported.
When it came time to analyze the data, the researchers from Norway’s National Institute of
Occupational Health and Oslo University Hospital noticed that the 19 people who drank coffee reported a ______ intensity(强度) of pain than the 29 people who didn’t. In the shoulders and neck, ______ the average pain was rated 41 (on a 100-point scale) among the coffee drinkers and 55 for the non-coffee drinkers. Similar gaps were found for all pain sites measured, and coffee’s obvious pain-reduction effect ______.
However, the authors of the study, which was published this week in the journal, BMC Research Notes, warn that the results of the study come with many ______. For starters, the researchers don’t know how much coffee the coffee drinkers consumed(消耗) before taking the computer tests. ______, they doubt whether the coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers were ______ in all aspects except for their coffee consumption. Problems like these tend to ______ the importance of the findings. But those doubts are ______ to trouble the coffee drinkers looking for any reason not to cut back on their daily caffeine habit.
【1】
A．take
B．reduce
C．increase
D．face
【2】
A．trends
B．advice
C．benefits
D．promotions
【3】
A．milk
B．water
C．coke
D．coffee
【4】
A．based on
B．fond of
C．different from
D．regarded as
【5】
A．cause
B．indicate
C．ease
D．relieve
【6】
A．warn
B．compare
C．cure
D．treat
【7】
A．unpleasant
B．modest
C．significant
D．positive
【8】
A．lower
B．higher
C．shorter
D．longer
【9】
A．in addition
B．as a result
C．for example
D．in one word
【10】
A．turned up
B．took up
C．put up
D．gave up
【11】
A．satisfaction
B．uncertainties
C．attention
D．response
【12】
A．Moreover
B．However
C．Otherwise
D．Nevertheless
【13】
A．guilty
B．similar
C．different
D．proper
【14】
A．realize
B．observe
C．measure
D．weaken
【15】
A．unlikely
B．orderly
C．jealous
D．capable
31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Most men and women feel that a dinner bill should be split down the middle, how fair is this it really? A new app aims to answer this question, and for others who fall 【1】 to income inequality, by dividing the check-up according to each person's race and gender.
Equipay uses Bureau of Labor Statistics and math to calculate how much is【2】 from each person , but it will only give you statistics about the wage【3】.
'Equipay helps you avoid the firm discrimination that exists in our society. It doesn't work out an equal split of the bill but a 【4】one.' the company's site says. 'You pay what you should to balance out the wage diversity.' The app is the brain child of Luna Malbroux, a diversity educator and comedian from California, who wanted to 'make the touchy subject' of racial and gender inequalities more 【5】, The problem is expected to catch people’s eye easily.
“I hope that this, more than anything, starts a discussion and helps people to start thinking a little bit differently about how we can use technology and innovation to【6】 inequality and wage inequality, ” Malbroux said.
The app has a built in 'diversity tool' that allows you to【7】 how diverse your friends really are, the list also displays the level of diversity for each person.
Type in the amount of the entire bill at the top, tip included, and the software will begin calculating the split based on who your【8】 is. Finally it will show you the list again, but now with how much each person owes.
Before paying your share, there is the【9】 to protest, in which the app will ask 'what's your excuse' and lists reasons for you to choose from. You can say 'I was a middle child' or 'I'm unaware of my privilege'.Equipay will find the best reply possible, whether it is facts regarding income inequalities or something seemingly【10】 but also makes you think twice before disagreeing with what you have to pay.
32、假如你是遂宁某中学的高二学生李华，你的美国朋友Tom一周前给你发电子邮件，询问你寒假里的打算，但你因准备期末考试未能及时回复。请根据以下要点给他回封邮件：
1. 未及时回信的原因；
2. 你的寒假计划
（结合生活实际，就图画内容，任选三方面，谈谈自己的寒假计划）
注意：1. 词数：120左右；
2 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How is everything going?
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I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua