1、 Modern technology makes a great influence on our life. ①Here are two examples of modern technology which will also change our ideas greatly.
Space Technology
Russian and American scientists have worked together for the International Space Station for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. ②Such a lab will bring humans plenty of advantages. They even hope that one day it can bring humans to their new houses in space.
Underwater Robot
Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipment. ③在不久的将来，这种水下机器人将被广泛使用。For example, People use it to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago. ④这个世界改变如此迅速，以至于我们不可能赶上所有的发明。They seem to come out every month. It is important for us to know and learn about new technology. ⑤So we are supposed to accept it, or we will fall behind the times.
【1】①_____________________
【2】②_____________________
【3】③_____________________
【4】④_____________________
【5】⑤_____________________
2、________ hard, and you will succeed in improving your life.
A. To work B. Work C. Working D. Worked
3、 —Listen! Who _____ in the music room? --It must be Jane. She usually _____ in it.
A. sings; sings
B. is singing; is singing
C. is singing; sings
4、Could you tell me __________?
A. when will they leave Beijing
B. when would they leave Beijing
C. when they will leave Beijing
5、A talk on science ________ in our school last Monday.
A.gave B.gives C.is given D.was given
6、— You look unhappy, John. ?
— Well, I found my mother looking through my mobile phone yesterday.
A．Do you want to rest
B．What’s wrong
C．How do you do
7、I politely refused his________because I don’t like him.
A.education B.invitation C.tradition D.question
8、In my heart, those ________have devoted(奉献) themselves to the fight against 2019 NCP (新型冠状病毒肺炎)are real heroes.
A.who B.which C.whose
9、The old man ________ down on the bench and soon fell asleep.
A．lie
B．lay
C．laid
D．lain
10、—Could you please tell me ________?
—He lives in Wuhan.
A．where Zhong Wei lives
B．where Zhong Wei lived
C．where does Zhong Wei live
D．where did Zhong Wei live
11、—Mark, please don’t play basketball on the road. It’s very dangerous.
—________ . I am going home at once.
A. Have a great time B. OK, with pleasure
C. I’d like to D. Sorry, I won’t do that
12、_________ your help, I can’t get good grades.
A．With
B．Without
C．For
D．Under
13、一Waiter， $20 for dinner， right?
一I'm afraid $25， sir， for drinks are .
A. extra B. free
C. spare D. equal
14、Huawei is one of technology companies in China.
A．large
B．larger
C．largest
D．the largest
15、Luo Tianyi, the most popular virtual idol (虚拟偶像) in China is ________ animated figure created by a computer.
A.a B.an C.the
16、— Susan, you can speak English very well. ________ have you learned it?
— Since I was three.
A.How long B.How far C.How soon D.How often
17、Was a car invented________March 4, 1876?
A. on B. in C. at D. of
18、English is very important, so I practice________ it very hard.
A. speaks B. speaking C. to speak D. speak
19、— Would you like to watch China’s Got Talent(中国达人秀)?
— ________. But I’m busy going over my lessons for the test.
A. Don’t mention it. B. I’d love to.
C. That’s all right. D. My pleasure.
20、— Have you packed ______ well? We are leaving for the airport now.
—Yes, I am ready.
A. everything B. something C. nothing
21、Our sports meeting will __________ three days from Wednesday to Friday.
A. last B. continue C. count D. keep
22、填入一个适当的词不全对话，每空一词。
A: Hello, Mrs. Black.【1】are you feeling today?
B: Not very well. My head hurts badly now.
A: Well, let me have a look. Are you coughing very much?
B: Yes, I'm still coughing a lot. And I always feel sick.
A: Hmm. Have you taken your【2】?
B: Yes, I have a high fever. It's not surprising that I've got a hot face.
A: I'm afraid【3】got a bad cold. It's common these days because the weather changes quite often in Spring.
B: Is there【4】serious?
A: No, you need to take the medicine three times a day. Stay in bed and drink plenty of water. You'll feel【5】tomorrow morning.
B: Very good. Thank you so much.
23、- My friend has achieved his goal after years of hard work.
- Great! ________.
A. One tree can't make a forest
B. Where there is a will, there is a way
C. Many hands make light work
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed
24、
The FIFA World Cup 2022 has begun in Qatar. It is the biggest and also the most eye-catching sporting event in the world. But this year’s event looks quite different for two main reasons.
First, it’s the first time in history that the event is happening in winter, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. This is because Qatar is a desert country and in summer the temperature can be as high as 42℃. So it’s too hot to play outdoor sports. But it’s still warm in winter. The temperature in the stadiums (体育场) can be around 20℃ to 30℃, which is just right for the event.
Another reason is that Chinese elements(元素), from brand support to construction(建筑), can be found both on and off the field. The idea of “Made in China” is also catching the world’s attention.
According to Global Data, a data analysis and consulting company based in London, Chinese companies have put $1.4 billion (about 10 billion yuan) into the event, making them its biggest sponsors(赞助商).
China Railway Construction Corporation designed and built the Lusail Stadium. With 80,000 seats, it’s the largest of the eight stadiums for the World Cup. As the main stadium, it will hold the closing ceremonies and 10 games, including the final. Besides the stadium, Chinese companies from Guangdong and Zhejiang have provided more than 10,000 container houses for tourists and soccer fans to live in.
“The World Cup sponsorship by a large number of Chinese companies shows China’s economic power and makes the world feel the power of Chinese brands,” Song Xiangqing, vice-president of the Commerce Economy Association of China, told China Daily.
【1】What makes the FIFA World Cup different this year?
A．It takes place in summer.
B．It’s the biggest and most eye-catching event in the world.
C．Many Chinese elements can be found in the event.
【2】What did Chinese companies do?
A．They designed and built the Lusail Stadium.
B．They provided 10,000 tickets for soccer fans for free.
C．They put $14 billion into the event.
【3】What are the biggest sponsors of the World Cup this year?
A．Qatar companies.
B．Chinese companies.
C．London companies.
【4】What do we know about the Lusail Stadium?
A．There are 8,000 seats in it.
B．It will not hold the final game.
C．It will hold the closing ceremonies.
【5】What can we infer(推断) from what Song Xiangqing said?
A．A large number of Chinese companies sponsored the World Cup.
B．China is playing its part in the world.
C．Chinese brands are better than those in other countries.
25、Human, Don’t Come too Close
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When we see babies or pets, we can’t help gently touching them to show our love. And they give us happy feelings back. But a recent study shows that it’s different for plants.
A study, published in The Plant Journal, shows that plants don’t “like” to be touched. That’s because touching changes their genes (基因) and, even worse, can slow their growth.
Professor Jim Whelan of the La Trobe Institute in Australia gave an explanation. “The lightest touch from a human, animal, insect, or even plants touching each other in the wind, leads to a huge gene change in the plant,” Science Daily reported.
In order to test the theory, the scientists did an experiment on plants. They grew a number of plants to the age of four weeks. Then they touched them with a paintbrush every 12 hours over a 36-hour period.
They found that as a response to the touch, the mitochondria (线粒体) in the plants had been partly destroyed. The mitochondria, as Science Alert noted, are the “powerhouse of the cell (细胞)”. The mitochondria produce energy for the rest of the cell in both animals and plants.
If this “powerhouse” is weakened, the plants will lose a large amount of energy that should have supported their growth. Whelan further explained to Science Daily, “If the touching is repeated, then plant growth is reduced by up to 30 percent.”
Although the process does have a strong effect on plants, usually the plants survive. Touching changes the plants, but it’s not necessarily a bad change.
According to Science Alert, frequent touching or moving plants will make them grow shorter than other ones. The researchers believe this change, in some way, could be helpful. It may help plants fight threats to their health such as insects and bad weather.
The new research findings have led to a deeper understanding of the plants’ response to touching. And the research might “open up new ways to reduce sensitivity (敏感性) and improve growth in the future”, Science Alert reported.
【1】Why did the scientists do the experiment?
A．To test if touching can change the genes of plants.
B．To show that plants’ and animals’ genes are different.
C．To tell when touching has effect on plants and animals.
D．To find out why some plants grow more slowly than others.
【2】What did the scientists find in their experiment?
A．Repeated touching shortened the plants’ life by four weeks.
B．Touching slowed down plant growth by reducing energy for growth.
C．Repeated touching made plants die sooner than they were expected to.
D．Mitochondria in the plants couldn’t produce energy because of touching.
【3】What do the scientists think of the fact that touch makes plants become shorter?
A．The plants will be more likely to be attracted by insects.
B．The plants will be more easily harmed by bad weather.
C．The plants will be less sensitive to being touched.
D．The plants will be better at fighting dangers.
26、A new robot, Pepper, has been designed. It is considered as the world's first with the ability to read human emotions. Pepper looks slightly like Michelin Man. It is four-feet tall with a computer in its chest and human-like hands. Although it is not tall, Pepper is able to talk about everything from the weather to the latest events about the country.
Using its functions, Pepper can react(反应) to people nearby -- making jokes, dancing and even singing in different languages. Pepper can understand expressions, human voice and actions, then react through computer programmes. The designer hopes to create a robot that can understand people well, then it can take action. He also hopes robots can play roles in many ways, not just work in the industry. They provide fun at the home or store. Pepper is designed to be a family robot. It is powered by love inside a family. He not only makes people laugh, but also comforts those people who are sad or lonely and encourage them when natural disasters come.
Pepper will be on sale in Japan for around US$2,000 in February 2015. For now, several Peppers are shown at some stores in Tokyo for visitors. The designers want the robots to get so much knowledge that they can succeed in communicating with humans better before sale.
Several thousand Peppers are going to learn at some stores. Everything they learned and got is going to be stored into the i-cloud service. So that they can share wisdom with each other
We are sure Pepper can bring amazing changes into our lives.
【1】According to the passage, “Pepper” is ______.
A. a kind of food B. a computer
C. a robot D. a designer
【2】What does the underlined word “emotions” mean?
A. words B. feelings C. minds D. worries
【3】From the passage, we can infer(推断) ______
A. Pepper will be sold in many countries
B. Pepper can speak only Japanese.
C. People can buy Pepper in Japan now.
D. Peppers can’t share wisdom with each other
【4】In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?
A. Travel B. Culture C. Advertisement D. Technology
27、Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents; however, it is not true.
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(消除代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise(和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. Please have a try!
【1】The passage tells us ________ have a communication problem.
A．parents and other people
B．school kids and their parents
C．teachers and their students
D．parents and children of all ages
【2】Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you ________.
A．don’t get to them often
B．write a letter to them
C．don’t speak to them politely
D．express yourself well
【3】The underlined phrase “cool off” in the passage means “________”.
A．make yourself happy
B．get you quiet and relaxed
C．have a good rest
D．hide yourself quickly
【4】If there’s really a generation gap between you and your parents, you’d better ________.
A．have a talk with them often
B．keep away from them
C．agree with them all the time
D．know about their values
【5】From the passage we learn that ________.
A．parents and children should not have a generation gap
B．parents should show love and respect to their children
C．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap
D．there are so many serious problems in families today
28、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Zhong Nanshan became a household name in the fight against SARS in 2003. 17 years 【1】 （late）, the new fight against NCP（Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia）put the 84-year-old doctor back in the spotlight. As the leader of a high-level expert group, he is really a hero 【2】 gives us the courage and strength to fight against NCP together.
Zhong 【3】 （be）born into a medical family in October, 1936 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Both his parents were famous doctors. Because of them, Zhong made up his mind 【4】 （study）medicine to save 【5】 （life）at a young age. 【6】 talent and hard work, Zhong graduated from Beijing Medical University in 1960. In the 1980s, he completed 【7】 （far）education at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London and later graduated from the University of Edinburgh.
For years, Zhong has been working at First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. As a leading specialist in respiratory diseases（呼吸系统疾病）, Zhong always puts patients first and provides treatments that are in their best interests. Because of SARS in 2003, he 【8】 （become）a hero and won public trust.
The photo of him falling asleep on the train to Wuhan 【9】 （touch）many people’s hearts. Thanks to selfless medical workers like Zhong, NCP has 【10】 （bring） under control in our country. China is sure to fight through it and win.
29、 What did you do to celebrate the new year? For many, there's no better way than watching _______ with heart-warming holiday vibes (气氛). Adoring, a comedy-drama released on Dec 31, is such a film.
The movie tells a story through the eyes of the _______ center owner Vivan, who _______ medical care for all pets in her community. She witnesses (见证) six heart- warming stories among the pets and their owners. In one moving scene, an old dog is _______ but wants to see its beloved owner for the last time.
The film's producer, Xu Zheng, said that Adoring is a movie that "explores different relationships", brings the warmth of love" and _______ attracts young people. Indeed, pets are becoming popular among young Chinese people. According to a report on the 2019 Singles' Day shopping festival, _______ food is the most popular, even surpassing (超过) milk for babies. The total sales reached 18,000 tons of cat food and 14,000 tons of dog food.
Besides food and daily necessities, young pet owners also buy _______ products, like automatic feeders and high-tech pet monitors to take care of the pets while they are not at home. Other pet _______ include training, grooming, medical treatment and funerals for pets passing away.
The increase is partly because of people's attitudes towards pets, as more and more youth treat pets _______: companions or family members. It is natural to spend money on their family members," Liu Bo, a professor at China Agricultural University told Xinhua News Agency. This pattern of behavior ________ people's need for a better spiritual life."
【1】A.movies B.TV C.concerts
【2】A.teaching B.babysitting C.pet
【3】A.provides B.offers C.gives
【4】A.dead B.dying C.death
【5】A.accidentally B.especially C.never
【6】A.baby B.plant C.animal
【7】A.normal B.traditional C.smart
【8】A.presents B.jobs C.services
【9】A.as B.with C.in
【10】A.drives B.meets C.requires
