1、Ann forgot ______ she had left the car and it took her half an hour to find it in the parking lot.
A. where B. when C. why D. how
2、Publishers don't see e-books as a threat to written books. ______________, they see them as an opportunity to draw in a new generation of readers.
A.Therefore. B.Anyway
C.Instead D.Besides
3、Truth can ________the test of time.
A．stand
B．support
C．take
D．accept
4、The old couple, ________ country life, were unwilling to move to the city to live with his son.
A. accustomed to B. buried in
C. addicted to D. exposed to
5、We know you care about your home and family. ________ you wouldn't be reading Ideal Home.
A．Therefore
B．Otherwise
C．Instead
D．Meanwhile
6、Teachers should be aware that students may forget what you taught or what you did, but they will never forget ___ you made them feel.
A.why B.how C.what D.that
7、Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.
A. where B. when C. that D. what
8、It is the bus driver who should ______ the safety of the passengers.
A. answer for B. search for C. stand for D. go for
9、As soon as the children were _____， their mother got them out of bed and into the bathroom.
A.woke B.waken C.wake D.awake
10、Mr. Brown thought it would be a good idea to have ________ from his workers to improve his plan.
A．summaries
B．admissions
C．comments
D．connections
11、----You should have told her about the meaning of the gesture.
----I meant ______, but I had some unexpected guests.
A. to B. to have C. to do so D. doing so
12、Afraid __________? This type of anxiety can deeply disturb people’s enjoyment of social relationships.
A. of laughing at B. to be laughed at
C. of being laughed at D. to laugh at
13、The color of red, _____meaning is good luck and happiness, is important in Chinese culture.
A. why B. which C. where D. whose
14、Competed in 1891, in ________ was known as The Gilded Age, the fivestory mansion is now owned by a famous actor who decides to stage a special production of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
A. that B. what C. which D. it
15、She ______ someone, so I nodded to her and went away.
A.phoned B.had phoned
C.was phoning D.has phoned
16、—The washing machine isn’t working.
—I used it this morning. It ______ fine then.
A. is working B. was working C. works D. has worked
17、---Can you come on Monday of Tuesday？
---I'm afraid__________ day is possible.
A. either B. neither
C. some D. any
18、Cost ________as follows: food and drink 100 yuan, studying material 150 yuan, accommodation fee 300 yuan.
A．breaks down
B．breaks off
C．breaks in
D．breaks out
19、Without your help, I _____such a breakthrough in this project.
A. hadn't made B. didn't make
C. won't have made D. wouldn't have made
20、It’s already 10:00, I wonder how it _______ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.
A.came over B.came out C.came about D.came up
21、GET UP TO 81% OFF THE COVER PRICE
Plus, get digital access with your paid print subscription!
Up-to-Date News that ouches your life.
From stress-free money-saving tips and quick reports on the latest in healthcare, to inspiring articles on world events, you' ll discover hundreds of ideas for living a richer, more satisfying life.
True-Life Stories that amaze and inspire.
Cheer on America's hometown heroes! You'll be fascinated by these uplifting true tales of everyday people who put their lives in harm's way to help others. Share in their charming stories as they recall how they overcame all odds to accomplish the unexpected… and the extraordinary.
Read It Anytime, Anywhere.
Get a 1-year print subscription of Reader's Digest magazine today and you' ll also get free digital access instantly. With digital access, you can read the latest issue of Reader's Digest anytime, anywhere Plus, you can quickly access your past issues online, too.
Continuous Renewal Service: Your subscription will automatically renew at the rate then in effect at the end of each term until you cancel. You will receive a clearly marked renewal notice before your subscription is renewed and your account is charged. You authorize us to charge your credit/debit card or payment method at the discounted rate on the renewal notice unless you cancel. If your credit/debit card cannot be charged for any reason, we will bill you directly. You may cancel at any time by visiting Customer Care and receive a refund on all unmailed issues. Please print or save a copy of this form for your records.
Offer is good in U. S, and its territories only. Reader's Digest cover price is $3. 99 per issue and is currently published 10 times annually. Frequency is subject to change without notice. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Digital Access is available immediately after you check out. Please check the confirmation page and your email inbox for download instructions.
【1】From the passage above we know what appears in Readers Digest is ______.
A. inspiring and practical B. educational and theoretical
C. amazing and imaginative D. touching and critical
【2】The passage above is most probably taken from the ______ section of a website.
A. culture B. advertisement
C. education D. entertainment
【3】If you subscribe to Reader's Digest, you can ______.
A. access its past issues online anytime, anywhere
B. have only ten issues every year as planned
C. renew your subscription at your original rate
D. get back your money for the issues not posted
22、 Public speaking is a great way of building personal development on many levels. You may want to gain confidence in front of an audience. Or you may want to join in political debate. 【1】To encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and sign up to speak at a few events in the future, we’ve listed the top benefits of public speaking.
Public speaking can significantly increase your confidence. 【2】Your confidence levels will grow during this process. Overcoming the fears and insecurities that accompany public speaking will benefit you not just on stage, but in everyday day life as well, whether it may be in a meeting or on a date.
Effective public speaking skills are beneficial to career advancement, as they indicate creativity, critical thinking skills, and leadership abilities. All these qualities are very valuable for the job market. They can also get you to stand out at work. 【3】
When you write a speech, you have to think carefully about the best framework, persuasive strategies, and words to communicate your message to the audience. 【4】You’ll learn to calmly take up an opposing view, to present your ideas. in an organized manner, and to defend your views against others.
【5】It’s no secret that people throughout history have used the power to make a difference. You won’t change the world with every speech, but you can easily impact someone in some small way.
A.It’ll make you stand out in any debate.
B.This type of thinking improves your communication skills.
C.Whatever your goal is, public speaking can help you meet it.
D.You may feel nervous to find the audiences fix their attention on you.
E.You’ll learn to speak up in meetings and present yourself as a professional.
F.Connecting with audiences is a reminder that you have valuable opinions to share.
G.Public speaking is a powerful way to unite people and motivate them to take action.
23、Why Is Independence Important?
When we speak of a person being independent, what do we mean? 【1】 Therefore, he becomes capable of being independent. We will grow apart from our parents as we grow older. We need to develop independence in every aspect of our lives so that we can earn a living and develop a career. Outlined here are reasons why achieving independence is essential.
【2】
If you are dependent on other people, your ability to make clear, precise decisions is severely affected.【3】 How often have we heard of dependent adult children being cut out of a will or denied an inheritance because they have made a decision their parent does not agree with? Their dependence made them subservient. Being independent means you can make decisions without fear of the consequences.
Independence leads to personal improvement.
【4】 You can pursue the career that you want and undertake activities that appeal to you. No-one else will be trying to limit your ambition. You can meet new friends, try new things, and follow up on new opportunities.
Independence is a boost to your self-esteem.
Self-esteem is tied in very closely to achieving success. How we see ourselves can affect our whole approach to life. 【5】If you see yourself as a successful person, you will be more likely to achieve greater success.
When you can act independently in each of these areas of your life, then you will have become a mature adult with a positive attitude towards everything you do.
A．Independence makes you happier.
B．Independence makes you a better decision-maker.
C．When you are independent, you can lead a free social life.
D．Usually, we take it to mean that a person achieves adulthood.
E．You will always have to consider the effect that your choices will have on those other people.
F．The more independent you are, the more likely it is that you will have positive self-esteem.
G．You are going to be willing to do things on your own, without needing support or approval from others.
24、School activities for students during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing worldwide concern for elementary and secondary school student’s mental condition. The following are some possible activities that can be carried out to help them and also create a safe and healthy school environment.
John’s and Mary’s thoughts
Students are presented with a picture which says that John and Mary have different thoughts after they have heard of the coronavirus. Then students are invited to guess and write the characters’ thoughts on the picture. This activity uses a “projective” method, as students are not asked what their feelings are, but instead, they project their feelings onto the characters.
When I’m worried
After talking about what the characters may think, students can now turn their attention to themselves. They are asked to list their common worries, but most importantly, they are directed to think about some response measures and the helpful relationships they can rely on. This is a vital exercise, for it shifts students’ focus from their worries to the coping strategies.
Seeking a balance
Students are asked to provide three key recommendations to prevent infection. Teachers can pick out the positive behavior and correct any incorrect suggestions. It’s also important to strike a balance between the recommended healthy behavior and the concept that microorganisms are a natural part of the environment and that many of them play a key role in sustaining human life.
Videos to know and understand viruses
It is advisable to plan science lessons on microorganisms. Students can know more about the pandemic by studying microbial (微生物的) life, and thus they can understand what viruses are and how they spread. But be careful not to bring anxiety and avoid talking about scary messages.
【1】Which activity requires students to express their feelings indirectly?
A．Seeking a balance.
B．When I’m worried.
C．John’s and Mary’s thoughts.
D．Videos to know and understand viruses.
【2】Why is the second activity important?
A．It puts students at ease.
B．It enables students to share experiences.
C．It directs students’ attention to the solutions.
D．It helps students to establish good relationships.
【3】What can students learn in both the third and the last activities?
A．Knowledge about microorganisms.
B．Suggestions on preventing infection.
C．Positive ways to stay healthy.
D．The concept of science.
25、The bridegroom, Matthew, the bride, Teresa, and their photographer, Kevin made a daring rescue. The couple _______ by the river while their photographer was preparing to take pictures.
They were so_______that they did not_______a girl walking by with her grandfather. Suddenly they heard "Help!" They_______and saw a man jump into the river and swim toward the girl. The man was_______her above the water with one arm and patting water（拍水）with_______.
It wasn't clear how_______he could hold on in the strong current.
Matthew grasped the edge of the wall and_______himself toward a piece of wood_______out from the wall. He stepped on the wood, balancing with one________, and reached out his hands toward the ________pair. He grabbed the girl's one arm while Kevin caught her other arm. Together the two men________her up.
After that, they hurried to her grandfather. ________each of them caught one of the old man's hands, the two were unable to lift the man's feet. Without ________, Teresa quickly joined them to save the old man________.
Shortly after the ________, the couple's friends and relatives arrived. They were surprised by how________the bridegroom and the bride were. Mom kept telling________that she had a brave son-in-law. The guests________and joked about how this ________young man would think nothing of "saving a life" as he was "getting a wife."
【1】
A．talked
B．stood
C．walked
D．ran
【2】
A．relaxed
B．determined
C．devoted
D．absorbed
【3】
A．remember
B．notice
C．observe
D．mind
【4】
A．turned around
B．looked up
C．watched over
D．showed off
【5】
A．stopping
B．preventing
C．keeping
D．making
【6】
A．other
B．the other
C．others
D．another
【7】
A．soon
B．much
C．long
D．far
【8】
A．placed
B．left
C．set
D．lowered
【9】
A．sticking
B．rising
C．bringing
D．taking
【10】
A．leg
B．hand
C．foot
D．finger
【11】
A．flowing
B．struggling
C．swimming
D．floating
【12】
A．showed
B．cheered
C．pushed
D．pulled
【13】
A．Until
B．As
C．While
D．If
【14】
A．doubt
B．permission
C．difficulty
D．hesitation
【15】
A．in time
B．at convenience
C．with ease
D．by accident
【16】
A．incident
B．matter
C．event
D．affair
【17】
A．patient
B．calm
C．sincere
D．anxious
【18】
A．everyone
B．no one
C．anyone
D．someone
【19】
A．screamed
B．argued
C．sighed
D．laughed
【20】
A．discouraged
B．generous
C．courageous
D．gentle
26、假定你是李华，你校英语报社正在征集稿件。请你以“My Story about Jogging”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 事情的经过；
2. 此事对你的影响。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 题目已为你写好。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________