1、It’s good manners to follow the local ________ when travelling home and abroad.
A.plans B.skills C.roads D.rules
2、I'm certain David's told you his business troubles.____，it's no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.
A.However B.Anyway
C.Therefore D.Though
3、It never occurred to me_____ she could complete the task in such a short time.
A. which B. that C. what D. if
4、Humans tend to regard ourselves we are the only species is on the planet-and certainly the only one that matters.
A.as though B.even though C.though D.as
5、I like your products very much ________ quality but I think the price is too high.
A．in charge of
B．in place of
C．in terms of
D．in spite of
6、A cough is usually nothing to worry about unless it lasts for ten days ___.
A.or more B.instead C.at most D.only
7、In 2016, I wrote a book, After 9/11，about my experiences and _______of over a dozen of my former classmates.
A.that B.those C.the one D.ones
8、—Didn’t you go fishing with your friends last Sunday?
—No. I ______ to the nursing home as usual.
A. went B. go C. have gone D. had gone
9、We’d better go now, ______ we’ll miss the train.
A. but B. so C. otherwise D. therefore
10、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
11、—Jerry, where did you guys go for the summer vacation?
—We ___ busy with our work, or we would have gone to Brazil to watch the games.
A.were B.have been C.had been D.would be
12、The government is to _____ the technologies to the full in the structural transformation of the economy.
A. adapt B. expose
C. exploit D. attach
13、Though he has made a big fortune, he is____a happy man.
A.nothing but B.anything but C.more than D.other than
14、For breakfast Lisa only drinks juice from fresh fruit ______ on their own farm.
A．being grown
B．grown
C．to be grown
D．to grow
15、If you were wrong, admit it. You won't lose________, but will gain respect.
A.dignity B.confidence C.fascination D.identity
16、China’s efforts to give timely treatment to those infected with the virus are being____by the rest of the world.
A.applauded B.clarified C.postponed D.transferred
17、—Could you check my list to see I have forgotten anything?
—No problem.
A. whether B. which
C. that D. what
18、The 19th Party Congress was a milestone in that it _____ not just for five or ten years which party congresses traditionally do, but potentially for more than thirty years to mid-century.
A. set the agenda B. set alarm bells C. set the trend D. set the limit
19、We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.
A. may B. can C. might D. should
20、________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.
A. Tasted B. Tasting
C. To taste D. Being tasted
21、What does it take to become an astronaut? It’s a question that’s been asked since the start of the Space Age in the 1960s. In those days, pilots were considered the most well-trained professionals, so military fliers were first in line to go to space. More recently, people from a wide range of professional backgrounds - doctors, scientists, and even teachers- have trained to live and work in near-Earth orbit. Even so, those selected to go to space must meet high standards.
People who want to become astronauts must be in top physical condition. Each country’s space program has health requirements for its space travelers. They usually assess a candidate’s fitness to withstand some pretty tough conditions. For example, a good candidate must have the ability to endure the rigors of lift-off and to function in weightlessness. All astronauts must have good visual acuity and normal blood pressure. Beyond that, there is no age limit. Most astronaut trainees are between the ages of 25 and 46, although older people have also flown to space later in their careers.
People who go to space are usually self-confident, risk-takers, adept at stress management and multitasking. They also need to be able to work as part of a team for any given assignment. On Earth, astronauts are usually required to perform various public relations duties. such as speaking to the public, working with other professionals, and sometimes even testifying before government officials. So, astronauts who can relate well to many different kinds of people are seen as valuable team members.
Often, astronauts have a background as scientists and many have high-level degrees, like Ph. Ds. Others have military training or space industry expertise. Regardless of their background, once an astronaut is accepted into a country’s space program, he or she goes through rigorous training to actually live and work in space.
【1】Which of the following is of least importance to an astronaut?
A．Normal blood pressure.
B．Good eyesight.
C．Tough body.
D．Young age
【2】According to the passage, an astronaut is one who
A．is strong and healthy.
B．has self-confidence
C．can work under great pressure
D．All of the above.
【3】Why are astronauts asked to perform public duties?
A．To make them famous among people.
B．To relieve their feeling of tension.
C．To raise their awareness of teamwork.
D．To promote public interest in the aerospace.
【4】What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Everyone Can be an Astronaut
B．The Professional Qualities of an Astronaut
C．Training Astronauts is Much Easier Nowadays
D．It’s not Mysterious to be an Astronaut
22、Productive people have one thing in common: a solid routine consisting of small habits that help them to keep a healthy mindset and lifestyle. 【1】. Research has shown that a habit takes approximately 21 days to become normal behavior. So here are some habits you can start to practice to become a productive person.
Establish a morning routine
The most effective way of staying productive is to wake up at the same time every day, even on the weekends.【2】. By performing small, routine tasks like opening your windows as soon as you wake up, your body and mind will know that it’s time to begin your day’s work. You should also take a couple of minutes to stretch before getting ready, and then make your bed. These may seem like unimportant tasks, but they set the tone for remaining productive throughout the day.
Make daily to-do lists
【3】. Some people prefer to make their to-do lists first thing in the morning, while others like to do them each night to prepare for the day ahead. Either way, it will help you to keep on track and to manage your time and workload efficiently.
【4】
Writing down and organizing your thoughts can help you to track and achieve goals. You should even write down your accomplishments in your diary, no matter how small, to help motivate you to keep going. You can also track the progress of your bigger goals and make notes of the smaller tasks you can accomplish to achieve them.【5】.
A．Keep a journal
B．Having enough sleeping is important
C．Motivate someone else to make notes
D．This helps your body maintain its biorhythm
E．Making a list of priorities for the day helps you to stay on track
F．For many of them, it doesn’t take long to integrate into their routine
G．The process of recording will help you to reflect and boost brain function
23、As a dropout myself, I often feel it is my duty to defend my fellow non-scholars. Common wisdom would have you believe we are the “bad kids", the future criminals, the worst sort of people. But not all dropouts are likely to deal drugs,steal goods from a shop, or shoot pool all day.
My own favorite place to go when skipping school was always the public library. My early retirement meant that at last I had the time to read everything I wanted to. I found reading Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow a lot more interesting than reading about Sir Isaac Newton and the falling apple.
Best of all was the time I finally had to myself. I felt liberated. I had been in school nearly my whole life. I wanted to find out for myself who I was,and until I did,everything else felt like a waste of time.
However, after nearly three years, a series of strange thoughts began to make me anxious and unsure. Images of myself at the age of 35 began to haunt(缠扰）me in my sleep. And a voice in my head began asking over and over,"Who is paying the hot water bills? Who buys the microwave pizza?"The answer, of course, was my poor old parents. Sure,I was having an enjoyable time doing plenty of nothing, discovering myself and all, but that's unfair to them. What parents long to see their child drop out of school,with no plans for the future? Could they be expected to support me forever? Certainly not. I immediately moved out of the house and out of town, in search of a future for myself.
And it is here, in my new home of San Francisco, that I have decided to do what was once unthinkable: go back to school. I plan to take adult education classes and then apply for City College. On the one hand, I can hardly believe I'm doing it: a return to desks, chalkboards, and clocks that tell you when to stop thinking about one thing and start thinking about another. But at City College, I'll be able to take film production, semiotics, and sociology—just because I want to know about them.
So next time you see a dropout, be sympathetic. And please don't push him to do something he doesn't want to do. It never works. He'll come around when he's ready.
【1】It is commonly believed that dropouts are_____.
A．bad kids from birth
B．interested in studying drugs
C．very likely to commit crimes
D．responsible for defending non-scholars
【2】What did the author find most enjoyable after dropping out of school?
A．Living in comfort with his parents.
B．Reading in the public library.
C．Escaping the pressure from school.
D．Having time for self-discovery.
【3】Why did the author move to San Francisco?
A．To fight for his own future.
B．To apply for City College.
C．To break away from his parents.
D．To live up to his parents' expectations.
【4】What does the author suggest people do to deal with dropouts?
A．Push them to the limit.
B．Open their hearts to them.
C．Try to be understanding.
D．Encourage them to be friendly.
24、Heading out of the Scottish Borders and west into Dumfries &Galloway, there are plenty of sights still to see on the journey.
GREY MARE’S TAIL
As one of the UK’s highest waterfalls, Rey Mare’s Tail is well worth a stop. Park up at the car park, and just along a short path, you can stand and admire this tall, natural feature as the water pours down the hanging valley. On the other side from the first path is a second path, following the path, and you’ll reach Loch Skeen, a beautiful glassy swimming pool of mountain water available for travellers.
MOFFAT
After you walk head to nearby Moffat for a short stroll around the town, you can have something to eat in one of the cafes or restaurants. If you’ve got time to spare, Moffat is Europe’s first Dark Sky Town, so as soon as the sun sets, you get a better view of the night sky thanks to the special street lighting.
WANLOCKHEAD
Take a drive further west into Dumfries & Galloway and you’ll soon reach the dizzy heights of not just the south of Scotland, but all of Scotland! Wanlockhead is Scotland’s highest village, which won’t come as a surprise once you’re there.
CRAWICK MULTIVERSE
Just a short drive from the highest village, is a good place to stretch your legs and see a different place on the area’s local industry. Crawick Multiverse has used landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland, visitor attraction and public space.
【1】What’s special about Grey Mare’s Tail?
A．Its water is the purest.
B．You can swim in Loch Skeen.
C．There is a famous valley there.
D．It’s the largest waterfall in the US.
【2】Which of the following is the highest altitude in Scotland?
A．Dumfries & Galloway.
B．Dark Sky Town.
C．Wanlockhead.
D．Crawick Multiverse.
【3】Which column of the website can you read this text?
A．Culture.
B．Advertisement.
C．Education.
D．Travel.
25、 I sat in the guidance counselor’s office, wishing for the possibilities of sports college. The counselor sighed. “Are you ________ you want to go to college?” she asked, “It will be ________ with your limitation, you know.” My limitation she called was diabetes (糖尿病). I was a(n) ________ on the track and field team. But according to her, I was limited.
“Well...” I ________, unsure of how to respond. Was I sure? Yes, I was ________ sure I wanted to go to college. But I started to feel an enemy in my heart, ________ my ability to succeed. Later that night at home, I asked my mom, “What would you ________ it I just went to community college?”
“Great!” Mom replied. So I talked to the admissions counselor at the school I really wanted to go to. She said all I was ________ was my official high school transcript (成绩单) so I ________ to have it in the mail the next day. But two weeks later, I received a ________ letter.
I was burning. I knew I couldn’t lie down or ________ defeat; if so, my limitation would ________ . I readjusted my college ________ and eventually accepted a track scholarship to Cabrini College, where I spent four ________ years growing into a great woman. In 2012, I graduated with two bachelor degrees and my teaching certification. Now I’m ________ as a PE teacher in a high school in North Philadelphia.
I ________ have diabetes. But my ability to serve others and to teach is something diabetes cannot ________ . Actually my biggest ________ was not my diabetes, but my inability to ________ myself. Once I overcame that fear, I realized ________ could stop me from reaching for the stars.
A．curious
B．sure
C．happy
D．surprised
A．familiar
B．convenient
C．possible
D．difficult
A．engineer
B．physician
C．athlete
D．teacher
A．resisted
B．insisted
C．hesitated
D．concluded
A．absolutely
B．rarely
C．suddenly
D．eventually
A．polishing
B．considering
C．shaping
D．questioning
A．doubt
B．think
C．remember
D．do
A．missing
B．assessing
C．seeking
D．possessing
A．pretended
B．refused
C．promised
D．failed
A．gratitude
B．congratulation
C．confirmation
D．rejection
A．overcome
B．accept
C．analyze
D．value
A．appear
B．withdraw
C．help
D．win
A．lessons
B．recreations
C．efforts
D．rewards
A．wonderful
B．regular
C．complex
D．boring
A．researching
B．suffering
C．studying
D．working
A．even
B．still
C．also
D．never
A．take away
B．make up
C．figure out
D．try on
A．dream
B．degree
C．limitation
D．memory
A．believe in
B．care for
C．get over
D．break down
A．everything
B．nothing
C．anything
D．something
26、假定你是李华，你的美国外教邀请你去他家吃饭。请你给你的美国网友Alice写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.询问美国餐桌礼仪；
2.表示感谢。
注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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