1、After a successful operation, Jim is beginning to___ and will soon come back to school.
A. pick up B. wake up
C. grow up D. show up
2、Although in theory Biden has_____ Trump in the US presidential election, the annual drama has not yet come to an end.
A.borne B.beaten C.benefited D.broken
3、The orphan enjoyed a pleasant evening in the _____________ of the volunteers.
A. accompany B. companion
C. company D. companionship
4、After a decade or so, out of choices, he returned to where he’d begun, ashamed at having so little to show for his wanderings.
A. being run B. running
C. to run D. having run
5、The contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life is ________ we must face up to.
A．that
B．what
C．how
D．where
6、Many young people are only ready to watch basketball games via TV, but somewhat ________ to participate in person.
A.desperate B.reluctant C.voluntary D.anxious
7、— They are said to have been familiar with each other.
— But they_________. They were introduced only hours ago.
A. may not have been B. couldn’t have been
C. mustn’t have been D. needn’t have been
8、The number of foreigners that ________ to China ________ increasing at a rate of about 10% per year.
A．come; is
B．comes; is
C．come; are
D．comes; are
9、We do meet now and then, but not ________.
A. freely B. commonly
C. regularly D. presently
10、It never occurred to me _____ you could succeed in persuading him to change his mind．
A.which B.what C.that D.if
11、— Joe, what about going to Belgium for our coming holiday?
— Sorry, honey, I _________ on the newly discovered dinosaur site in Argentina．There are remains of what is thought to be the largest creature ever to walk the earth.
A. was working B. work
C. will be working D. worked
12、The CEO decided to give the job to he believed had a strong sense of responsibility.
A. whom B. who C. whomever D. Whoever
13、Try ____ he might, he failed to put it off.
A.although B.as C.unless D.if
14、I was surprised to find the snack shops around the school empty; the students everything!
A.had been buying B.had bought
C.have bought D.have been buying
15、Only in the last few years ________ to understand their learning disabilities and how they can be dealt with．
A．did they begin B．have they begun
C．had they begun D．they began
16、 After a pleasant summer vacation, the family came back from Beidaihe, _______.
A. freshly and energetically
B. being fresh and energetic
C. fresh and energetic
D. to be fresh and energetic
17、The USA shows great concern _______ human rights of all other countries, which is a laughing stock, _______ the many cases of blacks being maltreated in their own country.
A．about ; of B．to; relating to
C．for; concerning D．with; including
18、 Don’t defend him any more. It’s obvious that he _____ destroyed the fence of the garden even without an apology.
A.accidentally B. carelessly
C. deliberately D. automatically
19、The well of the village extended hundreds of feet in _______ .
A．deep
B．deeply
C．deepen
D．depth
20、Jim ______ his bike when he had his finger hurt.
A.is repairing B.repaired C.was repairing D.repairs
21、There's an art to being a frequent flyer. Those who fly thousands of miles a year develop certain routines to enjoy the trips. Three frequent travelers tell BBC Capital their secrets for a better flying experience.
Philippe Cousteau
Time in the air: Logs more than 200,000 miles a year.
Routine: "Pack as lightly as possible," he says, Cousteau always brings his own healthy food and something to drink. "I don't eat airplane food as a strict rule."
Tips Loyalty matters more than you might think. Having status with an airline helps a lot when there is a problem and it also means that you have a better chance of getting up grades, he says. "It may seem basic, but I am shocked at how many travelers don't bother."
Karl Rosander
Time in the air: 140 days a year, almost on international flights.
Routine: He never eats on the plane, and he drinks lots of water. "Making sure to get some rest on the flight means I can hit the ground running when I land to make the most out of my time with my team," he says.
Tips: He recommends developing a routine for when you land. "There's a coffee shop in NYC on the Lower East Side called El Rey," he says. "I always grab a coffee there when I'm in town on my way into the office. The routine helps me focus, shake any jetlag and get my synapses firing."
Lee Maen
Time in the air: Roughly 12 weeks of the year, both domestic and international.
Routine: Maen's trick is to always wear all black, usually a black T-shirt and hoodie. He packs lightly and tries to minimize time at the airport by arriving as close to departure time as possible.
Tips: Maen recommends knowing what type of airplane you are travelling on—different planes have quirks to them, like larger overhead storage or better seats in different places. With that information, he can find the best place to sit.
【1】What is Philippe Cousteau's advice?
A．Developing a routine for when you land.
B．Having status with an airline.
C．Knowing the type of your airplane.
D．Not eating on the plane.
【2】How does Karl Rosander make good use of his time with his team?
A．By packing as lightly as possible.
B．By eating and drinking on the pane.
C．By having a good rest on the plane.
D．By arriving as late as possible.
【3】What do Philippe Cousteau and Lee Maen both mention in their routine?
A．Packing lightly.
B．Bringing food.
C．Having a rest.
D．Wearing black.
22、A “talk show” is a show organized mainly around talk. Television talk shows have been around since the dawn of radio. Thus the start of talk shows’ golden age can be considered as 1948, even though television wasn’t common in American homes until the 1950s. From 1949 to 1973, nearly half of all daytime programming was talk.
Why are there so many talk shows? A talk show costs less than ＄100,000 per episode(一集) to produce whereas many of today’s TV series cost more than ＄1 million an episode. Thus , if successful, it can produce handsome profits . Still, it takes a lot of work . Since 1948, hundreds of talk shows have come and gone, with only a few having true staying power.
There are several types of talk shows , but while the styles might vary, the format(形式) is limited.
What we are most used to is the informal guest-host format, in which shows’hosts welcome famous people or other talk –worthy persons for an informal discussion.
The second most common format is the public issues show, in which hosts interview people in the news or experts in a given field. Shows that follow this format include both morning news programs and “issue” talk shows:
The Museum of Broadcast Communications’ Bernard M. Timberg notes two governing principles of all successful talk shows:
The host is everything :The host has a high degree of control over their show, from subject matter to comedic atmosphere . They are also the show’s brand and are responsible for it. The host can attract and refuse guests, organize their program and , in many cases, name a successor(继任者) when they retire.
Right here, right now: The second rule is that a talk show must be experienced in the present tense, whether it is broadcast live or taped in front of an audience earlier in the day. They should feel fresh, as if they are happening in the moment, even if the show is a 10-year –old rerun.
【1】What is paragraph 1 mainly about?
A. How talk shows appeared? B. Why talk shows appeared?
C. When talk shows appeared? D. Where talk shows appeared?
【2】What is an advantage of talk shows?
A. They are easy to make.
B. They are cheap to produce.
C. They come in varied formats.
D. They remain successful for a long time.
【3】The two formats of talk shows differ in_____________.
A. the atmosphere they create
B. the time they are broadcast
C. whether they are sent out live
D. whether they invite famous guests
【4】What is the key to talk shows’ success according to the second principle?
A. Dealing with the most popular issues.
B. Giving the audience an up-to-date feeling.
C. Inviting the audience to the place where the shows are made.
D. Running the shows several times to refresh the audience’s memory.
23、 People aren’t walking any more---if they can figure out a way to avoid it.
I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn’t in any hurry, either, I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis.
It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune(免疫的), for I was born in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good day’s walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting.
It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flower, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car.
The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people don’t dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is a steel river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
I say that the green of forests is the mind’s best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.
【1】What is the national sickness?
A.Walking too much. B.Traveling too much.
C.Driving cars too much. D.Climbing stairs too much.
【2】What was life like when the author was young?
A.People usually went around on foot.
B.people often walked 25 miles a day.
C.People used to cover a distance.
D.people considered a ten-hour walk as a hardship.
【3】What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6?
A.A queue of cars. B.A ray of traffic light.
C.A flash of lightning. D.A stream of people.
【4】What is the author’s intention of writing this passage?
A.To tell people to reflect more on life.
B.To recommend people to give up driving.
C.To advise people to do outdoor activities.
D.To encourage people to return to walking.
24、Community partners need you!
●Swissvale Farmers Market
We’re looking for students to help us set up and take down our tent and spend the morning under the tent with us. Activities include some heavy lifting (optional), engaging with community members, picking up litter, handling small sales and lots of breaks!
Time: September 10, 8:30 am—1:15pm
●Food Pantry Distribution
The CHS Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution each week. This involves sorting food, stocking shelves, preparing the outdoor market and assisting families. Customer service skills are important as volunteers may be assisting families directly. Understanding different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds is helpful.
Time: September 1—December 22, Wednesdays Thursdays: 1:30pm—6:00pm
●Garbage Olympics
Join us for the Garbage Olympics! A Pittsburgh wide competition between neighborhoods to see who can get the most litter and garbage off our beloved city streets!
This year, we are competing against each other as well as the entire city! Teams A. B and C will race to see who can get the most garbage collected!
We’ll have all the supplies ready, and will explain the rules to everyone before the event starts.
Time: September 17, 8:00 am—11:00 am.
●Tutoring assistant
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is actively seeking tutoring assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. As a tutoring assistant, you will offer a positive attitude and coaching to help children to stay on track during the in-person tutoring session. Additionally, you will help provide academic assistance in the form of reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation and math to school-aged children. Volunteers should be able to commit to eight weeks in the fall and may sign on for an additional eight weeks in the spring.
Time: September 28—November 16, Wednesday from 4:30 pm—6:30 pm
【1】You need to be ________ if you decide to engage in community events listed above.
A．knowledgeable
B．helpful
C．professional
D．well-built
【2】As an environmentalist, which one are you most likely to choose?
A．Tutoring assistant
B．Garbage Olympics
C．Swissvale Farmers Market
D．Food Pantry Distribution
【3】What do tutoring assistants need to do?
A．Help children with their studies.
B．Work on weekends for 16 weeks.
C．Join children in physical exercise.
D．Seek academic help for children.
25、Experts say boredom is good for kids. It forces them to be creative, ____their imaginations and helps them discover new things. A (n)____in point is 13-year-old Luke Thill from Dubuque, Iowa.
Luke was____of playing video games and riding his bike, so he decided to build a tiny house in his backyard instead. He made money from cutting lawns(草坪)and____exchanged some services, such as gaining the help of an electrical engineer____sweeping his garage. Luke also____spare materials from his grandmother’s house and other____materials from his neighbors for some of the windows and the door.
The 89-square—foot home cost $1,500 to build and ____18 months. Inside there’s a kitchenette, a back sitting room, a table and a mounted(镶嵌的)TV, and an upstairs bedroom can be easily____by stairway.
Although Luke did the____and learned how to do all the work, he had his father’s____throughout the project. Greg Thill was very happy that his son learned to stay on____and deal with grown-ups.____，he had some simple rules when Luke____the house: “You ____the money. You build it. And you own it.’’
Luke is now in love with ____. He has a YouTube channel and hopes to ____other kids to start building.____, he wants to build a bigger tiny house to live in, but for now, he____in his new home a few nights a week, does homework there, and uses it to take a____from his twin brother.
【1】A. changes B. ignores C. improves D. weakens
【2】A. method B. explanation C. procedure D. case
【3】A. tired B. fond C. confident D. guilty
【4】A. thus B. even C. still D. anyhow
【5】A. in exchange for B. in praise for C. in support of D. in place of
【6】A. updated B. ordered C. removed D. used
【7】A. recycled B. cheap C. new D. raw
【8】A. spent B. took C. saved D. wasted
【9】A. supported B. accessed C. held D. landed
【10】A. research B. housework C. experiment D. discovery
【11】A. permission B. help C. control D. order
【12】A. credit B. business C. budget D. duty
【13】A. Therefore B. Besides C. Rather D. However
【14】A. finished B. decorated C. started D. painted
【15】A. borrow B. donate C. raise D. distribute
【16】A. books B. videos C. riding D. building
【17】A. inspire B. press C. command D. warn
【18】A. Luckily B. Eventually C. Frequently D. Strangely
【19】A. brings out B. leaves out C. hangs out D. puts out
【20】A. ride B. risk C. chance D. break
26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学的高三学生王蕾。学校正在招募话剧团(drama club)和机器人社团(robot blub)新成员。你在日记中表达获知该消息时的感受，做出选择，并阐述理由。
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