| 1. 难度：中等 | |
|
Managing a popular tourist attraction can be kind of like throwing a party — everyone wants to come and have fun, but nobody wants to help clean up when it's over. But the Faroe Islands have come up with a creative way to take care of their home and welcome visitors at the same lime. An official notice on the islands' national tourism website reads "closed for maintenance (维护), open for voluntourism.”Following a successful plan this year, the country has made the decision to "close” its major tourism sights and attractions during the weekend of April 16-17, 2020. Hotels will be open, and flights will continue. That weekend, people all over the Faroe Islands will be working on environmental protection projects. However, people who are just dying to visit the Faroe Islands during that weekend can sign on to help with the housekeeping. The islands are looking for 100 volunteers to come to the country to help with the caretaking efforts. There were thousands of applications for the 2019 plan, so would-be islanders better apply fast. "For us, tourism is not all about numbers,” Director at Visit Faroe Islands told CNN Travel earlier this year." We welcome visitors to the islands each year, but we also have a responsibility to our community and to our beautiful environment, and our aim is to protect the islands, ensuring responsible growth." The first group of voluntourists included travelers from Mexico, Israel, Australia, China and the United States. The director said that because of the surprising popularity of the volunteering weekend in 2019, the Faroes will host the event yearly. According to the Faroes' tourism authority, visits to the country have increased by 10% over the past few years. 1.Who can visit the Faroe Islands on April 16-17, 2020? A.Any tourists. B.Selected voluntourists. C.Housekeepers. D.All islanders. 2.What's the Faroes' purpose to host the yearly event! A.To protect and develop their home. B.To attract more foreign visitors. C.To make more money in tourism. D.To please the tourists. 3.What can we infer from the passage? A.The Faroe Islands are likely to hold a party yearly. B.Some tourism sights and attractions are closed for all. C.All travelers have a chance to volunteer in 2020. D.The plan has made some difference in recent years.
|
|
| 2. 难度：中等 | |
|
When Jason Esterhuizen was 23 in 2011, an accident blinded him. Now, eight years later, special glasses and a device (装置) inside his brain are allowing him to make out some details of the world around him. In 2018, Jason moved from South Africa to California to join in a study that offered the possibility of helping him with his sight. Run by University of California and a company called Second Sight, the study aimed to lest an unusual medical product called Orion. There are three important pieces to Orion. One part looks like a pair of glasses holding a camera on the person’s head, which also sends wireless signals .The second part is a tiny computer processing (处理) the video from the camera ― that’s where the sight comes from. The third part is a tiny device implanted (植入) directly into the patient’s brain, which is new and different about Orion. For years, Second Sight and other companies have been working on ways to send visual information into the brains of blind people. Most of the efforts have focused on connecting to the retina (视网膜).By sending electrical signals to the retina, some visual information can be sent to the brain. So far Second Sight has given about 350 people retinal implants. But a retinal implant wasn’t possible for Jason. That’s why Orion’s direct connection to the brain was especially interesting to him. Dr. Nader Pouratian, who gave Jason his implant, said, “With the system we’re testing now, you don’t even need to have eyes for the device to work.” Jason is one of the six trying out the Orion in the world. Although Jason still can’t see normally, he can tell dark from light. He says he sees little white dots on a black background, like looking up at the stars at night. “Now I can do things that I couldn’t do before. It’s making my life much easier.” 1.What does the underlined words in the first paragraph mean? A.ignore B.understand C.recognize D.prove 2.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3? A.Where our sight comes from. B.How the product Orion works. C.How people with glasses see. D.What differences Orion has. 3.Why did Mr. Esterhuizen agree to test the Orion? A.He was interested in Orion. B.Orion is equipped for free. C.He wanted to move to America. D.Orion helps him recover some sight. 4.What can we infer from the passage? A.Orion is worn by the patient on the head. B.Orion has been implanted in 350 people. C.Orion brings simple sight to the blind. D.Orion isn’t fit for patients without retinas.
|
|
| 3. 难度：简单 | |
|
I stood outside my front door catching my breath. After a lazy Christmas holiday, I had to recover from climbing stairs with carry-on bags and a suitcase. I looked up — Red tape crossed the door. I didn't understand French, but the one English word said enough, "POLICE." Google Translate told me I would be caught if I entered, so I didn't. Finally, I called my rental agent (收租人).He went to the police station for more details. The thief had taken a few items from the top drawer as well as a small amount of money in the bottom drawer. Not only were my files undisturbed, but so were the TV and printer. My agent also said something about fixing the locks tomorrow and making a list for the police. Then one day, I remembered that I had left another jewelry box in the flat. My heart sank as I thought of a gold locket (项链坠) with a picture of my late Grandma inside. When I realized the box was missing, the whole experience seemed to crash down on me. I cried. At the end of January, I received a letter from the police. The thief hadn't been found, and the case was closed. I slept with my purse by my bed. I hid my laptop when I showered. And then another challenge came — I was unexpectedly fired by my company. One July night, I reached into my third drawer to pull out my jean shorts. I heard something fall to the ground. I looked down: It was the tiny jewelry box I thought had been stolen six months earlier. Inside was the locket with honey Grandma smiling at me, being there for me, telling me not to give up. I started to cry. I knew that things were going to be OK. 1.What did the red tape across the writer's door mean? A.The police had arrested the thief. B.The house couldn't be entered freely. C.The house was for sale. D.The writer didn't pay the rent on time. 2.What did the agent promise to do? A.To fix the locks the next day. B.To report the thief to the police. C.To pay for the missing things for the writer. D.To help the writer rent another flat. 3.Why did the writer cry again? A.She cried over her bad luck. B.She recalled the smiling of her grandma. C.She regained her confidence. D.She recovered the stolen jewelry box.
|
|
| 4. 难度：中等 | |
|
Developing a hobby makes you an interesting person and gives you something fun and enjoyable to do in your free time. 1. So how can you find a suitable hobby for yourself? Find what interests you. If you try to force yourself into a hobby that you hate, it’s not going to last! 2. For example, if you enjoy watching sports on television, you might have fun playing one. If you pick out something you like, you’re more likely to find a hobby that you still stick with (坚持)! Determine the availability (有效性) of resources. Make a list of what interests you, and determine what you can afford. While it may be easier to list the possible hobbies that you can develop, the real question is whether you will be able to afford it or not. 3. Remove the unrealistic options (选择). 4. But you can’t choose it for some reason. For example, you may like oil painting a great deal, but you can’t paint, as others in the house may find the smell unpleasant. Try out the hobby options . Once you have removed the unrealistic hobbies, it will become easier for you to know your actual possibilities. 5. In fact, you also have the chance of trying out all the hobbies that remain on the list and know what keeps you the most interesting. Once you have tried out all the hobby options, pick up the one that you believe you will be able to enjoy for long. A. Figure out what sports fit you. B. However, you should not wait to get started. C. Instead, try turning what you love into a new hobby. D. Make sure only realistic and practical options remain on the list. E. Consider the tools for your hobby and let go of the hobbies you can’t afford. F. You may be interested in a particular hobby and want to pick it up immediately. G. It also opens up new opportunities of meeting people who keep similar interests.
|
|
| 5. 难度：中等 | |
|
One businessman was in debt and couldn’t find a way out. Banks were _______ him. Suppliers were demanding for a payment. He was sitting in the park, totally _______ He was thinking what could save the company when an old man appeared. After listening to him, the old man _______ to help. He asked the businessman's name, wrote a _______ and said, “Take this money. We will meet here _______ in one year, and you can return it to me then.” Afterwards, the old man _______and disappeared. The businessman saw a cheque for $500,000, _______ by John Rockefeller one of the richest in the world at that time! “I could _______ all my problems immediately!” He thought. _______, the businessman decided to put the cheque in his safe (保险柜). Only one thought of its ________ gave him strength to save his business. With the ________ of his optimism (乐观), he got out of debt and started to make money again during a couple of months. One year later, he returned to the ________ with the same cheque. At the ________ time the old man appeared again. The businessman was about to return the cheque and share his story of ________ when a nurse ran up. “I hope he wasn’t ________ you. He always runs away from the hospital and tells he is John Rockefeller.” She explained. The businessman was extremely ________ During the whole year he was busy with his business, for he was ________ that he had half a million dollars. And suddenly he felt __________that it wasn’t the money, real or ________, that turned his life up. It was his new ________ and belief that gave him strength to achieve what he had. 1.A.searching B.supporting C.pressing D.judging 2.A.defeated B.shocked C.determined D.encouraged 3.A.refused B.offered C.hesitated D.remembered 4.A.letter B.cheque C.sentence D.number 5.A.nearly B.frequently C.exactly D.generally 6.A.turned around B.sat down C.passed away D.held back 7.A.earned B.raised C.released D.signed 8.A.take control of B.lose sight of C.put an end to D.have a command of 9.A.Also B.Therefore C.Besides D.However 10.A.change B.existence C.amount D.burden 11.A.return B.loss C.shake D.discovery 12.A.company B.hospital C.bank D.park 13.A.proper B.agreed C.unexpected D.wrong 14.A.failure B.suffering C.success D.devotion 15.A.bothering B.begging C.comforting D.disappointing 16.A.satisfied B.confused C.concerned D.impressed 17.A.doubtful B.sensitive C.anxious D.sure 18.A.grateful B.painful C.regretful D.unfair 19.A.illegal B.secret C.imaginary D.artificial 20.A.glory B.relief C.solution D.confidence
|
|
| 6. 难度：中等 | |
|
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 For many parents, making sure that their children get the right amount of sleep can be stressful. This is especially true during high-pressure times such as exams 1. students study all night for the next day. 2.(unfortunate), it is often counterproductive (适得其反的) because with fewer hours to sleep, the brain doesn’t get enough time to keep 3.they’ve studied the night before. Poor sleep will have all sorts of negative effects on teenagers, including the rise in blood pressure, and 4.(patient) behaviors. Without enough sleep, the brain can no longer work 5.(deal) with information properly and use information already 6.(learn). So, how can parents help? If you think your child needs more sleep, try making gradual adjustments to their sleeping habits. So far, studies 7.(show) improvements in changing sleep patterns. And remember your children are going through 8. period of time in their lives when their brains and bodies are going through a lot of 9.(change). Not only is your job to help make a difference, but it’s also to ride the wave with them. It may not be easy, but they will thank you 10. your help eventually.
|
|
| 7. 难度：困难 | |
|
假定你是中学生李华，得知2022年北京冬奥会组委会正通过China Daily招募志愿者。请根据以下要点，给组委会写一封英文信，提出申请。内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.说明个人优势：精通英语，热爱运动，有类似经历； 3.希望申请成功。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.结束语已为你写好。 Dear Sir/Madame, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I'm looking forward to your early reply.
Yours, Li Hua
|
|
| 8. 难度：困难 | |
|
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Is early childhood education really necessary? Early childhood education mainly focuses on learning through playing to develop the child’s physical, sensory (感官的), communicational and social development. Early childhood education has become a concern of the government, who pushes poor children to be formally trained before they are old enough for kindergarten. There are good reasons for the government to push early childhood education. Studies have shown that orphans (孤儿) who did not receive good care and education become developmentally delayed, causing failure in school, and even in life. Further studies show that poor children who take part in Head Start programs are more prepared for school, less likely to end up in Special Education classes, and are less likely to receive public help or go to prison. There are also negative parts to putting a child in formal education programs too early. Time Magazine online explains that “the younger the child, the less his chances of catching up with first-grade work.” I have personally seen many children of my generation who went to Head Start programs become discouraged and bored with school before they finished high school. Yet parents have been sure that the earlier the child starts school, the better he or she is, so they push to start children earlier. Actually while early formal education of poor children does show great gains in the early elementary years, studies also show that this head start is really a “false start”, as the gains are lost in middle and high school years. It seems that environment is a bigger factor (因素) on life’s success than early education. Head Start programs have not achieved its original goal in closing the achievement gap (差距) in poor and middle school children. Perhaps it is time to find other ways to close that gap. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
|
|
