• 1、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

    5G is developing, but most of us aren't really sure what it is or the reasonwe need it. A big part of the reason is that 5G means more than one thing. If you ask different people, you(provide) with different answers.

    Experts believe that 4G is onway out. In 2020, the U. K. is expected to use 5G. At present, it is unknown exactly what influence 5G will have on people' s life but it is widely thought that 5G will(definite) be faster than any generation of networks we have used previously.

    Work will likely become much easier as 5G will allow quicker downloads and a better ability to work online even if there is no WiFi(connect). With the development of 5G, driver-less cars will be able to communicate with other vehicles, which can reduce road accidentsabout 10%. One of the most(impress) things will be that people can see which seats on a train are accessible to(they) when it arrives at the station. (get) around the world will also be more convenient.

    A number of companies are now working on bringing 5G to the market. It remains to be seen how much of the country 5G will cover and everyone will be able to benefit from it.

  • 2、​​​​​​​Australian couple Greg Denaro and Dany bought a bulldog for their peaceful lifestyle. They called him Giotto. But what they got was something never quiet—an endlessly1 dog who taught himself to skateboard. It's a2 his owners never expected.

    It all started on his first walk as a puppy, six years ago, when Giotto3 some kids skated past him. He was4 and was pulling a skateboard with a strength beyond his size. While Greg Denaro first thought Giotto simply5 the sound of the skateboard, they soon discovered that his excited reaction6 meant the opposite.

    One of the young boys pushed his7 towards Giotto. He jumped on it right away and tried to stand on it. It was obvious that this was something that really8 him. From then on, he would follow anyone riding by, trying to9 away their skateboards.

    Just for fun, the couple bought their dog a skateboard. Giotto couldn't10 to jump on it, bite it, and push it, though not riding the board. The situation11 three years later when his owners handmade a purpose-built board for him. The dog learned12 to turn, flip the board over, and navigate around obstacles (障碍物).

    "Every time we went out, we would even be more amazed at his obvious13. When people are standing around him, he loves to14 and often stops and poses," Greg Denaro said. Giotto, now six years old, has made quite a15 for himself as he skates around the neighbourhood.

    (1)
    A 、smart B 、energetic C 、curious D 、intelligent
    (2)
    A 、talent B 、relief C 、strategy D 、desire
    (3)
    A 、forgot B 、explained C 、imagined D 、noticed
    (4)
    A 、confused B 、alive C 、crazy D 、creative
    (5)
    A 、disliked B 、heard C 、preferred D 、produced
    (6)
    A 、accidentally B 、traditionally C 、publicly D 、actually
    (7)
    A 、screen B 、board C 、bike D 、package
    (8)
    A 、shocked B 、aided C 、attracted D 、annoyed
    (9)
    A 、give B 、put C 、throw D 、take
    (10)
    A 、attempt B 、promise C 、wait D 、hesitate
    (11)
    A 、appeared B 、changed C 、continued D 、existed
    (12)
    A 、within his reach B 、with his company C 、in his own right D 、in his honor
    (13)
    A 、improvement B 、performance C 、difference D 、perseverance
    (14)
    A 、work out B 、take off C 、turn up D 、show off
    (15)
    A 、name B 、star C 、wish D 、task
  • 3、The Power of Peers

    Do birds of a feather really flock together? People do tend to choose friends who are similar to them. Many behaviors spread socially. Activities in certain brain areas change when other people are around. You can use the power of social relationships to gain healthier habits — and motivate others to do the same.

    Teens are especially responsive to peer influence. At the same time, the reward system in the teen brain becomes extra sensitive. Teens are just learning to explore the social world. Understanding other people's values and being influenced by them are important parts of socializing.

    A research shows that even just having another peer around can change the reward response in the brain and also the risk-taking tendencies of teenagers. Some people seem to be more easily influenced than others and more sensitive to feeling included or excluded by others. But it's also a time that peer influence can help teens thrive if it gets them more involved with their community or helps them learn behaviors to get along with others.

    It's the quality of friendships — not quantity — that really makes the difference. Friendships you feel you want to let go of may be low quality.    High quality friendships provide understanding, support, and recognition of your self-worth. These types of friendships are more steady and satisfying.

    Spending time with friends can be especially helpful for people. Noticing that our behavior is influenced by other people, we can be intentional and try to focus on the people who are doing the things we want to get into ourselves.

    A. Adolescence is such a risky period.

    B. That can affect what you choose to do.

    C. Peer pressure can sometimes lead to competition.

    D. People care about what others think across all different age groups.

    E. They are linked to poor academic performance and behavioral issues.

    F. Sharing your healthy habits could also make a real difference to others.

    G. The number of friends you have determines your level of social influence.

  • 4、Accents are a sign of belonging and something that separates communities. Yet we can probably think of people who seem to have lost their accent and of others whose accent stays firmly in place. Given the personal and social importance of how someone speaks, why would anyone's accent change?

    A conscious or subconscious desire to fit in can influence the way you speak. If someone moves from Australia to America to work, for example, they will probably at least change their accent in order to get a better sense of belonging. This may be out of a need or desire to be more clearly understood and to be accepted in a new community. They might also want to avoid ridicule for the way they speak.

    For people whose accents do shift, the way they speak may be less important to their sense of identity, or their identity with a social or professional group may be more pressing. Even before we are born, we are exposed to the speech patterns of those around us. We progress through various stages of speech development that result in us having speech patterns similar to those around us.

    For others whose accent does not seem to change, it could be because they feel safe in their identity, and their accent is much part of that identity — or that keeping the difference is valuable to them.

    Meanwhile, brain damage may result in foreign accent syndrome (FAS), which results from physical changes that are not under the speaker's control. Suffering from FAS, speakers may lose the ability to speak at all or experience strange changes in the way they pronounce. In some cases, listeners might look down upon a person with FAS as they believe them to be foreigners. It's no wonder many people unconsciously protect themselves by adapting their speech to those around them.

    (1)、What does the underlined word "This" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
    A、The desire to fit in. B、The change of career. C、The adjustment of accents. D、The influence on language.
    (2)、What makes people choose to change their accents?
    A、The result of brain damage. B、Their strong sense of identity. C、Their desire to learn about locals. D、The need to adapt to new environment.
    (3)、What can we know about the people suffering from FAS?
    A、They may be taken as foreigners. B、They can not help making a sound. C、They suffer from emotional changes. D、They may change accents to gain respect.
    (4)、What's the author's purpose in writing this text?
    A、To explain the loss of accents. B、To introduce the history of accents. C、To analyze why accents are lost or kept. D、To show the significance of accent changes,
  • 5、In 2007, the African Union announced an ambitious project—to plant the Great Green Wall (GGW), a band of trees that would stretch the length of the Sahel.

    The GGW is an ecological restoration project designed by African people for African people. Heavy rains, droughts, wildfires and landslides have all become common throughout the world. But nowhere is quite like the Sahel. In this huge African region, climate change has materialized in a dramatic manner. In some cases, the severe conditions have left people with no option other than to migrate elsewhere to survive. It was with all of this in mind that the extraordinary, but heavily debated project was first put forward.

    Fourteen years have passed since the initiative formally kicked off. The stated goal was to create a 15-kilometre-wide, 8, 000-kilometre-long green belt of trees and other plants that, by 2030, would span(跨越)the entire width of the Sahel, from Senegal to Djibouti. Overall, 100 million hectares(公顷)of land would be restored by 2030. Once completed, it was announced, the wall could end up capturing(俘获)250 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, while its creation and upkeep could create ten million jobs in rural areas.

    Looking at the project as a whole, there's still a long way to go. According to a status report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, about four million hectares of degraded land have been restored. This means that progress towards the 100 million hectares target stands at just four per cent.

    "When we started restoring the soil, we realized the area at risk was much wider than we initially thought," explains Elvis Paul Tangem, the African Union's GGW coordinator. "We had few funds to push the initiative as much as we wanted to. There was skepticism among investors, who didn't understand the project, but also among the African states themselves, which needed time to figure out if the GGW was a priority."

    (1)、What is the purpose of the GGW project?
    A、To improve local ecology. B、To develop rural economy. C、To predict climate patterns. D、To strengthen regional ties.
    (2)、What do the statistics in paragraph 3 show of the initiative?
    A、The service period. B、The total budget. C、The targeted groups. D、The expected benefits.
    (3)、How does Elvis Paul Tangem feel about the project?
    A、Skeptical. B、Worried. C、Confident. D、Satisfied.
    (4)、What message does the author intend to convey in the text?
    A、African countries should stand together. B、The progress of the GGW project is slow. C、Fighting climate change is our top priority. D、Natural disasters are worse than we thought.
  • 6、November 23 was the happiest day of last winter for Wang Xiaolong. On that day, he spotted nearly 400 white cranes (鹤) in his patrol (巡逻) area near Poyang Lake.

    "I was thrilled. It was the largest number of migratory birds I had seen in months," Wang said.

    Wang has been a patrol officer at the Wucheng protection and administration station of the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve Bureau for 38 years. Each morning, around 5 am, he rises early, has a simple breakfast, and sets off from the protection station.

    "Protecting the birds of Poyang Lake is my duty. This work has become a significant part of my life and holds the utmost importance to me. By protecting nature's spirits, I have found my life's purpose," Wang said.

    Wang fondly recalls rescuing a young white crane 20 years ago on a winter's day. He spotted the injured young crane during his patrol and brought it back to the protection station, where he fed it small fish and shrimp and took it to the bird hospital for treatment.

    "I remember when we went to the hospital; I walked in front, and the young crane followed me. We entered the hospital together. After about a month, its injury healed, and I decided to release it back into the wild," he said. "That day left a deep impression on me. The little white crane circled above my head for a long time before flying away. It felt like it recognized me and was reluctant to leave."

    Over the decades, Wang has rescued and released over 300 birds and participated in more than 180 projects involving the protection of migratory birds. He has received numerous honors, including being named "Jiangxi's most beautiful environmentalist".

    (1)、What made November 23 a remarkable day for Wang last winter?
    A、He successfully completed his winter patrol. B、He achieved a personal milestone in his career C、He witnessed an extraordinary gathering of birds D、He received recognition for his conservation efforts.
    (2)、How does the author develop Wang's dedication to bird protection?
    A、By analyzing scientific data. B、By describing his daily routine. C、By comparing his work with others'. D、By quoting his personal statements.
    (3)、What does Wang ‘s experience with the young crane reveal regarding his character?
    A、His scientific curiosity. B、His adventurous spirit. C、His professional ambition. D、His kind and caring nature.
    (4)、What does the text imply about Wang's work?
    A、It focuses only on local bird species. B、He works alone without any partners. C、It has been recognized and praised by others D、His projects are funded by international organizations.
  • 7、Step back in time with these reminders, symbolic places, of the Britain that once was ruled by Queen Victoria.

    Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire

    Visitors to this Victorian town could happily wave goodbye to their smartphones, cars and almost any modern convenience. Walk through the gates and enjoy the smell of freshly baked bread and carbolic soap, hear the sounds of steam engines, a horse and cart.

    November and December are the perfect months to visit, as the town lays on its annual Christmas celebrations.

    The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire

    Experience the life inside without enduring the punishing conditions, with a tour of the best-preserved workhouse in Britain, serving as a place of labour.

    Life here for Victorian Britain's poorest was incredibly tough, with the 160 inmates spending their days pulling rope apart by hand or turning the mill, but today it's a peaceful site and an abundant vegetable crop, with heritage varieties.

    Grand Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

    The hotel was built in the peak of this domestic train tourism boom. In 1845 the town was linked to York by rail, a development that brought a flood of holidaymakers. When it opened, it was one of the largest in Europe.

    Visitors can still book in at the hotel today and enjoy the same traditional seaside pastimes as their ancestors — watching Punch and Judy shows, eating ice creams or riding along the coastal path on donkeys.

    Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

    Another immensely popular Victorian seaside town, Blackpool, received a sudden increase in visitors following the erection of the Blackpool Tower in 1894. In 1899, the Tower Ballroom was opened, designed to rival the nearby Empress Ballroom. The specially designed dancefloor attracted dancers from all over the world, and even the most working-class locals could experience a night of luxury.

    Today, visitors still flood to dance in its grand interior or enjoy afternoon tea under the dreamy painted ceiling.

    (1)、What may you see if you visit Blists Hill Victorian Town?
    A、A phone shop. B、A coffee bar. C、A steam train. D、A net bar.
    (2)、What is The Workhouse, Southwell used as now?
    A、A school. B、A factory. C、A museum. D、An attraction.
    (3)、What do Grand Hotel and Tower Ballroom have in common?
    A、By the sea. B、Go in a taxi. C、Amusement buildings. D、Enjoy performances.
  • 8、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。

    On the first morning of second grade, Jared remembered five things he didn't like about school; Jessica, lining up, maths, spelling, and reading aloud. Jared wanted to stay home, but his mom sent him anyway. He had to sit next to Jessica.

    At reading time, Mrs. Thomas asked Jared to read. Reading aloud always made Jared nervous. As he picked up the book, his hands shook. Words were not clear. "He can't read," Jessica said, "I didn't call on you, did I?" asked Mrs. Thomas. "No, but I'll read." Jared made a face They were asked to stay outside the classroom for a time-out (暂停), During the period, Jessica whispered to him, "When Mom brings my kittens (小猫) to school, don't even think about touching them."

    The four kittens arrived in a box covered with a piece of screen. Everyone except Jared held them. Jared had nothing to do but practice spelling. When he sharpened his pencil, he looked into the tiny box. "Don't want to touch my kittens!" Jessica shouted. "Stupid kittens," Jared said. After the second class, almost the whole class wanted to play with the kittens. Then Philip said, "Hey, where are the kittens?" The box was empty. "Oh no!" Jessica said, "Jared, did you take them?" Jared shook his head, thinking they must have pushed up the lid (盖子). "He said they were stupid." Jessica told Mrs. Thomas. "I didn't mean it" Jared's face turned red.

    "Look at the radiator (散热器)!" Philip said. A Tiny gray face rose from under the radiator cover. "Kitty, kitty," Mrs. Thomas said. The face disappeared. "If we ignore them, maybe they'll come out. At least the heat isn't on." Instead of practicing spelling, Jared watched the radiator. Soon, two faces and a tiny head appeared. Alex yelled, "Kitten!" The kitten was out of sight again. Jessica cried.

    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。

    Jared decided to help the kittens out, so he stood up from his desk.

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    Jared lifted them into the box with Jessica watching with joy.

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  • 9、假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Alex对你校下周将举行的校园汉服节(the Hanfu Festival)很感兴趣。请给他写一封邮件,内容包括:

    1.活动时间、地点;

    2.活动内容;

    3.邀请参加。

    注意:

    1.写作词数应为80左右;

    2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

    Dear Alex,

    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 10、When you are in a dangerous situation, don't. (恐慌) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 11、I hope this will (说服) you to change your mind. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 12、This region was once almost completely (占用) by forests. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 13、There is a variety of furniture in the market, which can satisfy most of the customers'(需求) (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 14、Pompeii was a typical Roman city. It is believed that the city was (兴建) around the 7th century BCE. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
  • 15、We need to e the effects of low gravity on animals and plants. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 16、It's difficult to guess what they will c from the evidence. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 17、The school has a all the lights to make sure the classrooms are well lit. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 18、When your wear a VR headset e with sensors and a screen, you are surrounded by three-D images, sounds and other sensory information. (根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 19、The new project could not only save time, but also greatly d road traffic.(根据首字母单词拼写)
  • 20、语法填空

    For 23-year-old Zhao Xiangcai, college student in Tai'an, Shandong Province, climbing Taishan Mountain had always been a daunting task. This Spring Festival, his otherwise exhausting experience (transform) by a robotic exoskeleton device. "It felt like the robot was doing most of the work for me."

    The robotic exoskeleton, weighing just 1.8 kilograms, has been developed by the Taishan Cultural Tourism Group in collaboration with Kenqing Technology, a company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. It is designed    (assist) users in climbing steep terrain with ease. The device, fits snugly around a user's waist and legs, integrates advanced ergonomics, power electronics and artificial intelligence algorithms to perceive movement and provide assistance based    the terrain and the user's strides.

    The robotic exoskeleton can function nonstop for more than five hours on a single charge,      (cover) approximately 14 kilometers of steep terrain, making it an (idea) companion for those who want to enjoy the bliss of mountains excessive physical strain.

    According a report by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, humanoid robots are poised to become the next major technology platform after personal computers, smartphones and new energy vehicles,(potential) forming a trillion-yuan-level market.

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