1、It is said that people in that area have little ________ to recreational activities such as watching TV or seeing films.
A. avenue B. edge
C. exposure D. access
2、____visa change made by China and the US will witness _____increase in economy, tourism and education.
A. A; the B. The; ／ C. A;／ D. The; an
3、The coach, together with his players, __________ to the party held last Friday night, aiming to celebrate their win in the match.
A.was invited B.were invited C.has been invited D.have been invited
4、It rained heavily in the south, _________ serious flooding in several provinces.
A．caused
B．causing
C．having caused
D．to cause
5、---- I was reading A Dream of Red Mansions by Cao Xueqin yesterday, but I couldn’t understand it.
---- ______. It is classical literature, so take your time to enjoy it.
A. Don’t fly off the handle
B. You got me there
C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart
D. More haste, less speed
6、_____in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the money in the car.
A. Waiting B. Having waited
C. To wait D. To have waited
7、Hawking believes the earth is unlikely to be the only planet _____ life has developed gradually.
A. that B. why
C. where D. whose
8、Dozens of individuals were given the highest state honors in the grand ceremony, all of ______ have made outstanding contributions to our nation.
A.whom B.who C.which D.them
9、________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.
A. Not to save B. Not saving
C. Not having saved D. Not saved
10、The world’s attention ________ China’s Belt and Road Initiative，as it has great influence on the world’s economy.
A. is to fix on B. was fixed on
C. has fixed on D. is being fixed on
11、Every time you enter the subway station, you must have the ______ of your bag checked to make sure you aren't carrying any illegal things.
A.spots B.contents
C.qualities D.entrances
12、When you are ，I will appreciate if you pay in cash.
A.checking out； that B.paying off； it
C.paying out； / D.checking out； it
13、The mother told the little child not to speak to a stranger even if ______________
A.speaking B.spoken
C.spoken to D.he spoken to
14、Tom tried hard to ______ his book, but his thoughts kept flying back to the movie.
A．concentrate on
B．settle for
C．give up
D．take down
15、Giving up my job to go back to full-time education was a big __________, but now I know it was the best decision I ever made.
A.project B.commitment C.competition D.ambition
16、— Henry was forced to leave for the invalid visa.
— He__________the period of time
A.should have extended B.must have extended
C.may have extended D.would have extended
17、Languages across the world are becoming extinct______ endangered mammals and four times endangered birds.
A. at twice the rate of B. as twice fast as
C. twice faster as D. twice at the rate of
18、_____ entirely with the flagship smartphone and directed by Peter Chan (陈可辛), the 7-minute video follows a train attendant on a six-day train journey from Nanning to Harbin.
A. Shot B. Pictured C. Screened D. Videoed
19、We did have a quarrel about money last night，but now we have already_____________.
A.taken up B.put up
C.made up D.brought up
20、Another study of 302 volunteers at hospitals in Chicago focused on individual differences in the degree ______ people view “volunteer” as an important social role.
A. by which B. to which C. in which D. from which
21、Welcome to the Friendship Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities (设施) to the full.
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day. Phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephone: 48759
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order for it by telephone. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.
Lunch: 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Telephone: 48752
Telephone
To make a telephone call, dial 0 for Reception and Laundry (洗衣店), and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths (电话亭) near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.
Shop
The hotel shop is open for souvenirs (纪念品), gifts and toiletries (化妆品) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: 48687
Laundry
We have a laundry on the premises (附属) and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to phone the laundrymen to collect them.
Telephone: 48867
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies (货币).
【1】What should you do if you want a snack (快餐) at 9 a.m?
A．Go to the hotel shop.
B．Go to the hotel bar.
C．Tell the waiter.
D．Phone Reception
【2】Which number should you dial if you want to have your clothes washed?
A．48752
B．48867
C．48687
D．48759
【3】The writer of the passage mainly wants to ________.
A．give us information about the services of the hotel
B．persuade us to stay in the hotel
C．tell us the ways of serving
D．promise us good service
22、Islands are different from a continent or mainland. The size and isolation of islands have a profound effect on island ecosystems and their inhabitants.
Scientists who specialize in species evolution have found that, among mammal species that settle on islands, big species tend to shrink while small ones are apt to enlarge. This phenomenon, discovered by J. Bristol Foster in 1964, has been called Foster’s rule, or the island effect. For instance, rodents (啮齿动物) living on islands tend toward gigantism, while big mammals are more likely to become dwarfed (矮小的). Although there are a number of exceptions to this pattern, the trend generally holds true for both fossil species and living island mammals.
Foster’s rule shows that body size regulates everything. In a mainland environment, being large is often a safer and adaptive form of avoiding predators. On an island, with few natural predators and less competition, being really big is no longer an advantage; in fact, it can be a hindrance since a huge animal will need a lot more food in order to survive and reproduce.
A new fossil study of island-dwelling proboscideans (长鼻目动物) further shows that the physical attributes and ecological structure of an island may affect the degree of shrinking in big mammals. On relatively balanced and species-rich islands, competition with other species often result in a relatively less dwarfed body size. In contrast, on smaller islands where food sources are limited and competitors lacking, members of this group become smaller surprisingly quickly. On one of the Channel Islands 15 miles off the coast of France, the red deer dwarfed to one-sixth the size of deer on continental Europe in a mere 6,000 years after the island became isolated.
【1】What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A．The reasons why mammals change and evolve through time.
B．A comparison of gigantism and dwarfism on different islands.
C．The different patterns of evolution for big and small island mammals.
D．The similarity between the evolution of fossil species and that of living species.
【2】According to the passage, what is a problem big mammals might face on an island?
A．There may be lack of food.
B．It is harder to find shelter for survival there.
C．It may be difficult to move around on small islands.
D．They become less competitive due to fewer reproduction.
【3】How does the author conclude the last paragraph?
A．With a prediction.
B．With a summary.
C．With a suggestion.
D．With an illustration.
23、 Deo had grown up barefoot in Burundi, but for a peasant boy he had done well. He was twenty-four. Until recently he had been a medical student, for three years at or near the top of his class. But he had spent the past six months on the run.
He had one friend who had seen more of the world than East Central Africa, a fellow medical student named Jean. And it was Jean who had decided that New York was where he should go. Deo was traveling on a commercial visa. Jean’s French father had written a letter identifying Deo as an employee on a mission to America. He was supposed to be going to New York to sell coffee. Deo had read up on coffee beans in case he was questioned. Jean’s father had also paid for the plane tickets. A fat book let of tickets.
He had heard of French soldiers behaving badly in Rwanda, and had even caught glimpses of them training militiamen(民兵) in the camps, but waking up and seeing a white person in the next seat wasn’t alarming. No one called him a cockroach (蟑螂). No one held a machete (大砍刀).
A voice was speaking to him. He turned and saw a policeman who seemed friendly. Deo spoke to him in French, but the man shook his head and smiled. He asked a question in what Deo guessed was English. Then a woman who had been sitting nearby got up and walked over French, at long last French, coming out of her mouth. Perhaps she could help, the woman said in French. Deo thought: “God. I’m still in your hands.” She arranged to sit next to him on the flight to New York and asked him lots of questions. Deo wanted to pay her back for helping him. So he tried to answer her questions. They talked most of the way to New York. After such long solitude (独处), it felt wonderful to talk.
When he reached Immigration the agent stared at Deo’s documents, then started asking questions in what had to be English. There was nothing to do except smile. The agent went off and came back with another man. He introduced himself to Deo in French. His name was Muhammad. He said he came from Senegal. Muhammad asked Deo the agents’ questions and also some questions of his own. For the agents, he asked Deo, “Where are you coming from?” When Deo said he had come from Burundi, Muhammad made a pained face and said to him in French, “How did you get out?”
There was no time even to attempt an answer. The agents were asking another question: Deo’s visa said he was here on business. What business?
Selling coffee beans, Deo told them through Muhammad. Just keep smiling, Deo told himself.
How much money did he have?
Two hundred dollars, Deo said with pride. The cash had been a gift from Jean. Exchanged for Burundian francs, it could have bought a lot of cows. But neither Muhammad nor the agents looked impressed.
Where was he staying?
Jean had told him he’d be asked this. A hotel, he said.
The agents laughed. A week in a hotel on two hundred dollars?
In 1994, airport security wasn’t what it soon would be. Muhammad said something in English to the agents. His words must have been the right ones, because after a few more questions, the agents shrugged at each other and let him through, into America.
He had no idea what he’d do next. After six months on the run, he was in the habit of not looking ahead. And what was there to fear? What could the man in the booth up ahead do to him? Whatever it might be, he’d already seen worse. God had taken care of him so far. And still was taking care of him, it seemed. As this serious-looking stranger, Muhammad, walked him out of Customs, he said that Deo could stay with him in New York City. But Deo would have to wait here for three hours. Muhammad worked at the airport as a baggage handler. He had to finish his shift. Could Deo wait three hours?
Only three hours? said Deo. Of course!
【1】Which of the following is the reason why Deo left his hometown?
A.Jean persuaded him to go to New York.
B.Jean's father paid for the plane tickets for him.
C.He was an employee on a business mission to America.
D.He wanted to flee his home town to seek shelter in New York.
【2】How did the woman help Deo?
A.She arranged a seat for him.
B.She did the interpreting for him.
C.She asked the policeman to show mercy to him.
D.She talked with him which made him feel less lonely.
【3】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?
A.God is toying with him. B.God is taking him under his wing.
C.He is at the mercy of God. D.He can’t break away from God.
【4】Hearing that Deo came from Burundi, Muhammad felt _______.
A.happy B.sympathetic
C.terrified D.relieved
【5】The followings statements about Deo are true EXCEPT that_________.
A.he was a white person
B.he was brave and optimistic
C.he had a good academic performance
D.he was grateful to those who had helped him
【6】What would most likely happen to Deo later?
A.Selling coffee beans in NewYork.
B.Turning to Jean’s father for help.
C.Being reduced to a beggar in the street.
D.Making a living in New York with Muhammad’s help.
24、 Liu Jichen, founder and CEO of Clear Plate®, designed a mini-program that recognizes empty plates and rewards users with points. These points can be exchanged for gifts like books and cellphones, or better yet, they can be used to purchase charity meals donated to poor children in rural areas of China.
In 2016, Liu, a then student of Tsinghua University, noticed a popular campaign called “Leftover Party”, where people brought their leftovers to eat together, intending to raise awareness of food waste. Liu and his classmates organized one such event, which was attended by hundreds of people. The success encouraged him to spread the concept of reducing food waste to a wider audience.
The idea of a mini-program struck him at a dinner in 2017 when Liu dined at a restaurant, which rewarded diners who finished off their food. Liu found that the restaurant would give these diners a card every time and offer them small gifts when they collected a certain number of cards. “Everyone who values food can enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost,” Liu said, noting that such an idea could be realized online.
He formed a team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to identify the uploaded photos. Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1,000 others, spent half a year collecting over 100,000 samples across the country to train the digital brain.
“There were so many uncertainties in research and development. For our team members, the biggest challenge was whether we were confident enough to complete it,” Liu said. They not only achieved their goal, but now, the mini-program has more than five million registered users. “We hope to inspire everyone to take action against food waste and to contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to global food security challenges,” he added.
【1】What inspired Liu Jichen to create the mini-program?
A．A restaurant’s practice.
B．His interest in high tech.
C．A campaign concept.
D．His classmates’ advice.
【2】What is the main aim of the mini-program?
A．To increase awareness of charity.
B．To encourage people to save food.
C．To collect photos of empty plates.
D．To promote books and other gifts.
【3】Which of the following words can best describe Liu Jichen?
A．Generous and optimistic.
B．Loving and easy-going.
C．Determined and responsible.
D．Grateful and considerate.
25、During the second year in high school, Ben Cloud took a few business classes. He _______ an idea of selling his own brand of coffee. So he _______ on the Internet and learned about all of the _______ of starting a business. It all seemed _______ but he continued to stick it out.
He began testing different _______ of coffee with his friends and family. He got feedback and improved his product. As he had only a little bit of _______ from his birthdays and odd jobs over the years, he _______ several designers to help him with his logo and website design. Then, he would supply them with coffee in _______ for their design talent!
After _______ his website, Ben started to sell his coffee at his local high school coffee shop. Then a restaurant. Then local shops. He does have plans to ________ nationally as well. And Ben also made a decision early on to ________ a portion of his profits to benefit others. Meanwhile, Ben received great support from his friends and his community for his ________ and energy. And his good coffee!
Looking to the ________ beyond his business he is considering college in a way that will allow him to continue with his business but also ________ from a college experience and learning. Ben Cloud is a ________ example of a young person making every effort to become the best version of himself.
【1】
A．kept up with
B．caught up with
C．came up with
D．put up with
【2】
A．witnessed
B．appreciated
C．touched
D．researched
【3】
A．procedures
B．examples
C．characteristics
D．expectations
【4】
A．special
B．complicated
C．simple
D．useful
【5】
A．consequences
B．meanings
C．systems
D．versions
【6】
A．reserves
B．resources
C．savings
D．possessions
【7】
A．persuaded
B．allowed
C．comforted
D．promised
【8】
A．search
B．exchange
C．preparation
D．requirements
【9】
A．introducing
B．considering
C．identifying
D．launching
【10】
A．tour
B．decline
C．expand
D．swing
【11】
A．donate
B．waste
C．earn
D．withdraw
【12】
A．leadership
B．initiative
C．progress
D．certificate
【13】
A．beginning
B．truth
C．behavior
D．future
【14】
A．return
B．agree
C．gain
D．appear
【15】
A．fantastic
B．tough
C．beneficial
D．ordinary
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Several years ago I had loaned a girl I was seeing some cash as she needed some work done to her car. We eventually split up but remained friends. About a month after the split she sent me a card thanking me for helping out and repaid me, which I had never expected from her. The $250 she gave me was nice to have, but honestly was not needed, nor did I expect her to repay me.
About a week after I had been given this cash, I went on a late night food run at Denny’s with a friend, where I encountered a homeless man who was taking shelter from the less than pleasant weather we were having at the time. The homeless man who was sitting at a table next to us was told by the waitress that he couldn’t be there if he didn’t order anything. I overheard him ask how much a cup of coffee was, counted the few dollars he had in his pocket, and a little reluctantly (不情愿) ordered coffee so he could stay inside.
As I heard all of this, and thinking of the cash I had just received but didn’t need, I felt this might be someone I could help. So I engaged the man in some conversation, because I know most people who are homeless don’t get the benefit of casual conversation very often. I learned he was aged 45 and had previously worked as a tree trimmer (修剪工). Unfortunately about a year prior he fell while working and badly hurt his back and was no longer able to work until he got his back medically dealt with. After about 10 — 15 minutes of conversation I told him that if he felt comfortable accepting my offer, I would buy him whatever food off the menu he wanted. He resisted because he didn’t want to trouble me and put me out of money. I insisted he accept my offer because everyone deserves a warm meal. He eventually accepted and ordered something simple.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After paying the bills for the food, I pulled the $250 cash out of my wallet and folded it into my pocket.
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The homeless man started tearing up and insisted he get my address or phone number so he could repay me some day.
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