1、Germany is just one of the many EU states that ________ a rise in new cases.
A．has witnessed
B．have witnessed
C．witnessing
D．to witness
2、One of the few things you ___ say about English people with certainty is that they talk a lot about the weather.
A.need B.must C.should D.can
3、I met Sam ________ at the airport last week. Believe it or not, we hadn’t met each other for ten years.
A．in addition
B．to some extent
C．by accident
D．due to
4、The background music is such wonderful music _______ is played in the background to put you in a particular mood.
A.what B.that C.as D.which
5、The director had the girl play ________ important part in the film when she was at ________ age of thirteen.
A. an；an B. the；/
C. an；the D. the；an
6、Some great people said it was their primary school teachers and their lessons _______ they were fond of ________ influenced their whole lives.
A.which; that B.that; which
C.which; which D.that; that
7、We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style _____ in a personal one.
A．rather than
B．other than
C．better than
D．less than
8、— What are you doing this Saturday?
— I’m not sure, but I go to the Rolling Stones concert
A.must B.would
C.should D.might
9、Please remain ___ until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A.to seat B.to be seated C.seating D.seated
10、Now she is a model and performance artist ________ to ocean conservation.
A．devoted
B．devoting
C．to devote
D．devote
11、The population of China is _____than that of America.
A.larger five times B.five times larger C.five times as D.as five times
12、—You must have known each other for ages ________?
—No. I got to know him just yesterday.
A. mustn’t you B. didn’t you C. don’t you D. haven’t you
13、— I’m so sorry for what I said to you yesterday.
— Forget it! I know you were just letting off ______.
A．emotions
B．liquid
C．feelings
D．steam
14、The number of coal mines _________ to half, as well as its size.
A．cut down
B．has cut down
C．was cut down
D．were cut down
15、________ sharing economy can make use of resources more convenient and cost-efficient, the approach has become popular in society.
A．Whether
B．As
C．If
D．Although
16、 —How about Amanda’s fresh year in college?
—Very great!You know,she is___________and she got high grades in every subject.
A.a black sheep B.an early bird C.a wet blanket D.a green hand
17、—Shall I tell Jimmy the fact that he didn’t pass the math exam?
—No, you ________. I have told him already.
A．mustn’t
B．needn’t
C．shouldn’t
D．wouldn’t
18、Green hand as he is, his lack of experience is ________by a willingness to learn.
A.bewildered B.balanced
C.delighted D.presented
19、Shelly had prepared carefully for her biology examination so that she could be sure of passing it at her first ________.
A．intention
B．attempt
C．purpose
D．desire
20、Cats ________ be quite friendly towards humans, but they live mysterious lives of their own.
A.need B.must C.shall D.can
21、The e-bikes, ________ can run at about 30 kilometers an hour, enable users to cover longer distances and save time.
A．that
B．what
C．which
D．whether
22、The vegetables didn’t taste very good, because they ________ too long by myself.
A．cook
B．had cooked
C．had been cooked
D．cooked
23、The question of ______ English will keeping on changing in the future is easy _________.
A.if; to answer B.whether; to be answered
C.if; to be answered D.whether; to answer
24、There, a big memorial has been built ____ him, who devoted himself to the poor.
A.in praise of B.in charge of C.in favor of D.in memory of
25、On Sundays, many parents go to the boarding school _________ to see their children.
A.especially B.specially C.particularly D.in particular
26、 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? 【1】 Philosophers used it as an excuse to argue about cause and effect. What's more, it’s what is known as a paradox—a situation or statement that appears to present contrary facts, both of which can logically be true.
Some might say the chicken came first, since you can’t have an egg without a chicken to lay it. But others might argue the egg came first, since all chickens begin life inside of an egg. A paradox, right? 【2】 “It’s pretty easy to understand,” said Jasmina Wiemann, a scientist at Yale University. “The egg is much older, evolutionarily(进化地) , than the chicken.”
Chickens, as we all know, probably became domesticated (驯养) about 10,000 years ago. 【3】 These animals are known as jungle fowl or Gallus.
【4】 Dinosaurs, birds, reptiles and even mammals that lay eggs evolved about 300 million years ago, Wiemann said. This pushes the origins of the egg back even further.
By the way, if you thought it strange to see mammals are put into a group with egg-laying animals, you should know that egg-laying is part of our evolutionary history. And female humans today still produce eggs through a process called ovulation. The soft eggs without shell stay inside of humans. 【5】
A.Eggs existed even long before this.
B.This question has its roots in ancient Greece.
C.The answer remains mysterious even if you ask a specialist.
D.Eatable eggs came into being hundreds of millions of years ago.
E.The answer is rather simple if you talk to an ancient expert about it.
F.But the animals that they developed from date back to 21 million years ago.
G.Even stranger, some mammals still reproduce by laying eggs that survive outside the body.
27、Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Seymour Apple Festival
Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.
Marionville Apple Festival
The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.
Humansville Fall Festival
The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.
Southside Fall Festival
The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.
Fall Into Arts Festival
Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.
【1】Which festivals are free of charge?
A．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival.
B．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.
C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.
D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.
【2】What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year?
A．Fun activities on Saturday.
B．The duration of the festival,
C．The area of the hosting town.
D．Musicians’ live performance.
【3】Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by_________.
A．families with kids
B．modern artists
C．visitors of all ages
D．Movie lovers
28、Many people struggle with saying “No”. 【1】 Remember, just because you can do something does not mean it is required. Understand you always have a right to turn down an invitation or refuse a favor and figure out the best ways to say “No”. Here are some specific tips.
Give yourself permission to say no. Many people have an immediate reaction to say “Yes” when they’re asked to do someone a favor. Keep in mind，you are never required to say “Yes”. It’s actually okay to say “No” sometimes. Accept this as you prepare to say “No” to someone. 【2】
Set up your personal boundaries.【3】 However, that reason does not have to be concrete. Many people think if they can do something, they should. Your reason for saying “No” can be a simple matter of your own personal boundaries. Think about what boundaries you have, and accept the fact you’re allowed to stay true to them.
【4】 People often won’t take “No” for an answer. If you say “No” to someone，they may give you various reasons to try and change your mind. Stay determined for your decision and do not give in easily.
Practice saying “ No”. It may sound silly, but you can actually practice saying “ No”alone. 【5】 Practice giving a firm “No” to someone so you get comfortable with the words. Many people are nervous about saying “ No ” and may say “Yes” due to anxiety. Practicing can help get rid of some of this anxiety.
A．This will help you say “No” with ease.
B．Be aware of potential persuasion techniques.
C．Find a good chance to stand in front of a crowd.
D．It’s always easier to say “No” if you have a reason.
E．Try standing before a mirror and looking at yourself.
F．It’s rather easy for you to set up your personal boundaries.
G．If someone asks you a favor，you may feel you have to say “Yes”.
29、A Cappella Competition
Do you love to sing?
Come and show off your talents at the Chilton Youth A Cappella Competition!
>October 20th, 11:00 a. m.-17:00p. m.
>Edward Greatcoat Theater, Sealey Road, Chilton
>Rules
Please remember that this is a cappella (清唱)competition!
No instruments or recorded music will be allowed.
Competitors may sing published or original songs in any style.
Competitors must be between 8 and 15 years old.
There are four categories:
（1）Solo（8-11 years old）（2）Solo（12-15 years old）
（2）Group（8-11 years old）（4）Group（12-15 years old）
★Competitors under 12 years old must stay with a parent or other adult at all times.
★Each competitor must pay an entry fee of $10.
★Winners will receive S500 and a course of 20 lessons with famous voice teacher Vickie Leonard.
★Winners will be decided by three judges from the Chilton School of Music. Their decision is final.
>Additional information
★Please arrive at the Edward Greatcoat Theater between 9: 00 a. m. and 10: 00 a. m. to register, as the competition will start at 11: 00 a. m. The parking lot has limited spaces so you are advised to come as early as possible.
★Shared dressing rooms with showers will be open for all competitors.
★Tickets for the competition are available at the theater from October 1st. There is no charge. for these, but again, spaces are limited.
【1】What do we know about the event?
A．Competitors shouldn't be more than 15 years old.
B．Competitors shouldn't go into the dressing room.
C．Competitors take part in this competition for free.
D．Competitors can't sing a song written by themselves.
【2】What time will the registration end?
A．9：00a. m.
B．10：00a. m.
C．11：00a. m.
D．12：00a. m.
【3】What is the purpose of this text?
A．To invite people to a concert.
B．To attract more visitors to the theater.
C．To offer free singing lessons.
D．To inform a singing competition.
30、Last weekend, I had an opportunity to serve as a volunteer at a nursing home in another city. I don’t have a car and even the _____ train station is far away from my house.______, I wasn’t sure how to get there.
I posted a(n)____ for a ride on the ride share board. Soon an individual I’d never met ___________ that he’d be able to pick me up and drop me off at the station. He said he’d wait until my train arrived ____ he drove away. My heart _____ and the stress I’d been feeling disappeared _____ and thus our friendship began.
I ended up arriving at the nursing home in ______. The tiny team of servers there were ______ for the additional help. We all worked together as a team. I was glad to be a part of this and be of _____ to the elderly.
That evening when my new ______ dropped me off at the station, he ______ that it was in a deserted area. So he parked his car and said, “We will wait for the ______ to come together.” I couldn’t believe his _______.
With five minutes left before the train arrived, he ______ with me stories of his childhood. As a young boy, he ______ to sit near the edge of the train tracks, waiting ______ for the trains to rush by with all their force. That night he waited with me as my train______. It didn’t rush by with full force but I left that station _______ the full force of his kindness and generosity. People like him would always ______ me how to love and how to give.
【1】
A．best
B．largest
C．closest
D．latest
【2】
A．However
B．Therefore
C．Instead
D．Otherwise
【3】
A．excuse
B．charge
C．preference
D．request
【4】
A．replied
B．joked
C．remembered
D．pretended
【5】
A．when
B．since
C．after
D．before
【6】
A．broke
B．warmed
C．sank
D．changed
【7】
A．immediately
B．gradually
C．recently
D．slowly
【8】
A．order
B．return
C．time
D．turn
【9】
A．grateful
B．regretful
C．responsible
D．sorry
【10】
A．interest
B．service
C．hope
D．curiosity
【11】
A．clerk
B．customer
C．neighbor
D．friend
【12】
A．admitted
B．heard
C．noticed
D．intended
【13】
A．train
B．bus
C．taxi
D．car
【14】
A．bravery
B．confidence
C．courage
D．kindness
【15】
A．argued
B．shared
C．discussed
D．compared
【16】
A．used
B．had
C．wished
D．decided
【17】
A．unwillingly
B．proudly
C．excitedly
D．embarrassedly
【18】
A．started
B．passed
C．stopped
D．approached
【19】
A．doubting
B．ignoring
C．feeling
D．wondering
【20】
A．warn
B．remind
C．expect
D．promise
31、
The meaning of silence varies among cultural group. Silence may be 【1】, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every 【2】 with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person’s needs. Many native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of 【3】 among people, just at some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore when a person from one of these culture is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be 【4】 is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these culture, silence is a call for 【5】.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with 【6】 among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show 【7】between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority（权威）rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the 【8】 meanings of silence wen they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own persona and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not 【9】 too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing 【10】 of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
32、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。
My husband and I enjoy seeing life through the eyes of our children. It’s amazing to watch as they discover their world.
While we were outdoors last summer enjoying the sunshine, our oldest daughter, Kaytlin, called me to the doorway. Beneath the steps was a baby red squirrel.
We watched it from a distance, not wanting to disturb it or scare off its mother. But after a long wait—and looking all around our house for signs of a nest or a mother—we realized the tiny squirrel was lost.
Shaking terribly, he was weak, thin, and hungry. We tried to find an expert to help, but the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website showed that there were no wildlife experts in our area. After some quick research, we concluded that the best way to give the squirrel a fighting chance was to care for him ourselves. So a trip to the local store for milk and supplies was in order. More research taught us how much to feed him, how to estimate his age, how and when to wean (断奶) him, and that we should let him go as soon as he could survive on his own.
Our daughters and I took turns in feeding “Squirt.” Kaytlin took on the most responsibility. She taught him to eat from a bottle, and she woke in the night for his feeds.
To our relief, Squirt soon became healthy and strong. Within a few weeks he became more active. He would chatter (吱吱叫) for his next meal, playfully go around the girls, and lie down on them for sleep. It wasn’t long before he was weaned onto solid food and reintroduced to the wild.
His first few visits to the great outdoors were funny. Just like a child, he would play in the grass some and then run back to Kaytlin for safety. Soon she had him climbing trees and finding nest material.
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。
One day in the trees, Squirt met up with a family of gray squirrels.
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One night, Squirt didn’t come back to our house and it rained hard.
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