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A.A teacher. B.A salesman. C.A hotel manager. D.A policeman.
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A.July 10. B.July 27. C.July 13. D.July 30.
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A.He does not want any mixed grill. B.There is no more mixed grill left. C.Mixed grill is his favorite food. D.He orders the mixed grill for the woman.
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A.To appreciate famous sculptures. B.To learn skills of paintings. C.To look after her sister. D.To visit the modern art exhibition.
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A.The man should get up early in the morning. B.The man can find the time if he makes up his mind. C.It is a bad habit to learn English late in the evening. D.It really takes time to have a good command of English.
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A.Asking Simon and Sally for help. B.Decorating the house. C.Preparing for a party. D.Purchasing the food.
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A.10. B.11. C.12. D.13.
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A.She refuses to give free admission to the man. B.She asks the man to bring her some coins. C.She hesitates to give the man free admission. D.She thinks working in a bank has great benefits.
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A.The woman broke her arm while doing the project. B.The man expect the woman to go on with the project. C.It takes the doctor a month to cure the woman’s broken leg. D.The woman can now come back to do her unfinished project .
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A.He has totally no idea of how to play games. B.He thinks the team has already been eliminated. C.He finds it hard to believe the team will enter the national game. D.He does not know whether the team enter the national game or not.
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Questions are based on the following passage. 1.A.8:30. B.9:00. C.8:45. D.9:15. 2. A.When the interview begins, you should shake hands with the interviewer first. B.If you don’t understand a question, you should answer it as quickly as possible. C.Your answer should contain all the skills you have to convince the interviewer. D.A good response can help you sell the interviewer on yourself as the best candidate. 3. A.Ask the next step in the hiring process. B.Offer to shake hands with the interviewer again. C.Ask more questions about the position and the salary. D.Take the opportunity to catch your breath and stay calm.
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Questions are based on the following passage. 1. A.Drinking a lot of alcohol. B.Going shopping in stores. C.Gathering around tables for hotpot. D.Eating fried food and barbecued meat. 2. A.Movies are available to people in Shanghai at midnight. B.People in Hangzhou attach great importance to dinner. C.A total of nine online platforms provide data for the report. D.People in Beijing are most likely to order Starbucks in the afternoon. 3. A.People’s eating habits in different regions of China. B.The impact of mobile payment on Chinese people’s lifestyle. C.The difference of nightlife among residents in Chinese cities. D.The pressure of urban life brought by the nightlife activities.
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Questions are based on the following passage. 1. A.People can drive their cars at a high speed on the PRT system. B.Each car on the PRT system can carry 300 passengers at a time. C.The cars running on the PRT system can be controlled by a wire. D.The power that sets the cars on the PRT system running comes from the sun. 2. A.The traffic jam in Masdar City. B.Building more roads with wider lanes. C.Solutions to traffic jams. D.Encouraging people to cycle more. 3. A.Taxi drivers. B.Shop assistants. C.Teachers and students. D.The elderly and the sick. 4. A.The benefit of cycling lies in that more people can travel at the same time. B.The man thinks that building more roads with wider lanes is not a perfect solution. C.The woman disagrees with the second expert because riding is practical on rainy days. D.The woman agrees with the first expert because it is very expensive to build more roads.
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If you’re going to be a straight talker, you have to believe that it’s a virtue, that it’s an attribute you want associated with yourself. If you have an opinion and you just_______it, it allows the other person to either try to change your opinion, to agree with you, or to agree to_______-they have an action they can take. If you are quiet, people think you agree. How can you then_______the conversation when you’re at different points and it’s not really exposed? Agreeing is easy. Disagreeing takes more _______. Several years back, when I was CEO at Autodesk(欧特克，美国电脑软件公司), there was a senior-level woman who was very smart and well spoken, but she didn’t wear_______clothes. It was_______ and she was not being taken seriously. I said to her manager, who was male, “You need to tell her.” He said, “Oh, no way.” So I called her in and_______stated what I thought was happening. I told her, “You’re not getting the respect you_______.” I said, “Go to Nordstrom’s(诺德斯特龙,美国高档连锁百货店) and get a_______shopper. Just say, “I’m a senior businessperson and need help dressing like one.” She came back, and honest to God, it was a different person. She said she felt really good. And her currency went way up. Early in my business career, if people asked me a question, I’d try to answer it honestly. And that was________. I had managers who wanted me around because I would actually tell them what was happening. I was raised by my grandma, and she was a pretty________ talker because she thought you could________ it. My advice is,________ your toe in. If you’re honest and truthful, what is somebody going to say, that you’re ________because you believe something? Being honest and ________is part of being a good friend, a good associate, and a good leader. It’s also why I know I could never be a politician. 1.A.explain B.exclaim C.claim D.state 2.A.favour B.approve C.disagree D.doubt 3.A.continue B.further C.change D.stop 4.A.efforts B.trouble C.time D.courage 5.A.appropriate B.smart C.formal D.uniform 6.A.ignored B.distracting C.disappointing D.disapproving 7.A.rightly B.timidly C.cautiously D.frankly 8.A.demand B.require C.expect D.deserve 9.A.personal B.catalog C.fellow D.secret 10.A.rewarded B.awarded C.paid D.responded 11.A.direct B.straight C.reasoning D.creative 12.A.grant B.recognize C.handle D.acknowledge 13.A.cast B.drop C.remove D.dip 14.A.frank B.generous C.modest D.stupid 15.A.competent B.disciplined C.truthful D.aggressive
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According to the ancient Greek mythology, King Midas might be one of the world’s earliest alchemist, who was granted by the god Dionysus the magic power to turn anything he touched into gold. Unfortunately, the king soon realized that this ability was more of a curse than of a gift as he had to suffer the loss of many of life’s real pleasures, including the taste of good food and the embrace of his beloved daughter. While the story of the greedy Midas is meant to warn against becoming a slave to one’s desires, it also reflects our human greed for gold. This extremely attractive metal has captivated humans over thousands of years, ever since the days of the ancient Egyptians, and has been the basis of currency for many civilizations over centuries. Today gold remains the foundation of the luxury jewellery industry and, in recent years, has become one of the most prominent materials in the production of our latest necessity --- modern electronics. Gold is used to make many of the devices we love, such as cellphones, tablets and laptops. This is due to its highly efficient electrical properties and its resistance to corrosion, which are unmatched by any other metal. But the manufacturing of just 40 mobile phones requires approximately one gram of gold, which corresponds to nearly a ton of mined ore. Given the persistent rise in electronics production, and the limited and decreasing supply of gold, how will we maintain the supply of this precious material for many years to come? One solution might be found in the recycling of electronic waste, a process often referred to as urban mining. Given that a metric tonne of recycled laptop circuit boards can have between 40 and 800 times more gold than found in a metric tonne of ore, it seems unreasonable to redeposit the precious metal into the earth via landfills. Despite this, and the fact that urban mining is growing more cost-effective by the day, only 20 per cent of all electronic waste is currently recycled. In 2017, the Global E-Waste Monitor projected that the amount of electronic waste generated by the end of 2021 would reach 52.2 million metric tonnes. It is estimated that the value of the gold in our garbage exceeds €10 billion ($11.2 billion). On top of that, the many other precious metals in the garbage, such as silver, copper and platinum, add even more value to our waste. Therefore, given its economic and technological importance, it is time to consider whether other sources of gold, which are not yet decidedly possible to access, can also be exploited in the future. While King Midas might have appealed to the gods for an easy solution to acquire gold, modern alchemists use the latest technology to achieve ancient dreams. It is these qualities that might eventually lead to environmentally mindful and energy-efficient technologies for extracting gold from incredible places. 1.The underlined word “captivated” in paragraph two can be best replaced by . A.cultivated B.jailed C.satisfied D.tempted 2.Which of the following is NOT one of the many uses of gold in history and modern time? A.aiding the business of waste recycling industry. B.being used in manufacturing jewellery. C.constituting an essential part of electronic devices. D.forming the basis of currency. 3.According to paragraph four, what is the purpose of “urban mining”？ A.To save more laptop circuit from being wasted. B.To deposit more precious gold. C.To preserve gold for future use. D.To make a profit by recycling life garbage. 4.The author uses the story of “King Midas” to . A.analyze the loss caused by electronic waste B.illustrate the magic power of urban mining C.interest the readers with the rich history of ancient Greece D.warn the world against becoming slaves to material gains
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1.FutureLearn is mainly designed for . A.students who want to learn at home B.teachers who want to improve their teaching skills C.businessmen who want to improve their business D.people from all walks of life who want to learn something online 2.Which of the following about FutureLearn might not be found on this website? A.courses B.subjects C.partners D.fees 3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the website? A.FutureLearn provides users with the flexibility to pursue their own interests. B.Learners can access high-quality learning at FutureLearn. C.FutureLearn aims to totally change access to education. D.This website aims to recruit new users for FutureLearn.
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Many employees must be tempted to query on a daily basis when they see their bosses headed down the wrong track. But caution, for fear of appearing insubordinate or foolish and thus possibly at risk of losing their jobs, often leads workers to keep silent. A culture of silence can be dangerous, argues a new book, “The Fearless Organization”, by Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School. Some of her examples are from the airline industry. One was its deadliest accident: a crash between Boeing 747s in the Canary Islands in 1977 when a co-pilot felt unable to query his captain’s decision to take off based on a misunderstanding of instructions from air-traffic control. The risks may be lower than life or death in most organizations, but companies also suffer when people keep silent, Ms Edmondson believes. Volkswagen was caught up in a scandal(丑闻) over diesel(柴油)emissions from 2015. The engines of its diesel models did not meet American emissions standards and engineers devised a system to fool the regulators. Ms Edmondson says the company’s culture had been one based on threaten and fear; Ferdinand Piëch, its longtime boss, boasted of telling engineers they had six weeks to improve the bodywork fitting on pain of dismissal. In the circumstances, engineers were understandably unwilling to mention the bad news on emissions standards and instead worked around the problem. In a corporate culture based on fear and intimidation, it may appear that targets are being achieved in the short term. But in the long run the effect is likely to be counterproductive. Studies show that fear inhibits learning. And when confronted with a problem, scared workers find ways of covering it up or getting around it with inefficient practices. The answer is to create an atmosphere of “psychological safety” whereby workers can speak their minds. In a sense, this is the equivalent of Toyota’s “lean manufacturing” process, which allows any worker who spots a problem to stop the production line. This does not mean that workers, or their ideas, are immune from criticism, or that they should complain incessantly. As mundane(平凡的)tasks are automated, and workers rely on computers for data analysis, the added value of humans will stem from their creativity. But as Ms Edmondson’s book amply demonstrates, it is hard to be either constructive or creative if you are not confident about speaking out. 1.The underlined word “insubordinate” means . A.being inferior B.disobeying a superior C.getting aggressive D.being ignorant 2.We can conclude from Paragraph 3 that . A.Volkswagen’s engineers designed a system to meet American emissions standards B.when facing problems, scared workers resolve them directly C.Volkswagen’s engineers were at risk of losing jobs D.the culture of fear and intimidation must be counterproductive in the long term. 3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the author? A.A culture of being silent can be life-threatening. B.The risk of keeping silent is not necessarily associated with life and death. C.Volkswagen’s culture is on the basis of fear. D.The value of humans lies in originality in today’s highly-automated world. 4.What is the passage mainly about? A.An introduction to Amy Edmondson’s new book. B.The disadvantages of fear and intimidation culture. C.Companies will perform better if employees are not threatened into silence. D.People need to be confident when they are speaking out.
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Directions: Choose from the sentences A-F to complete the passage. There are extra sentences which you do not need to use. Practical tips to stay fit for Spring Festival The Spring Festival is here and lots of people may not only ruin their usual diets, but also gain a few extra pounds.1.. Excessive eating is claimed to be the main cause for the additional weight gain, but it is also due to lack of physical activity and exercise. A lot of individuals out there tend to set aside their fitness routines during the holidays since they believe that they do not have enough time to perform their workouts. And because they feel guilty after the holiday season, most of the gyms and fitness centers are packed with fresh members. 2.. Here are several useful tips that might help you. Eat before heading out. It is best that you eat something before heading out to visits, trips or family dinners. You will no longer be tempted to eat a lot or overindulge yourself since you have already eaten. Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast! Even though it can be tempting to skip on certain meals, believing that it will make up for the treats you consumed in the previous day, don’t do it because it will only lead to counterproductive results. 3.. Alcohol, coke or other juices will only add more calories to the ones you already ate! Make the holidays a family affair. Plan outdoor activities where everyone is involved. Even a tour at the shopping mall will burn a lot of calories and keep the children entertained. You’d better distribute your meals evenly throughout the day, and do not eat everything at once. 4.. Eat your dinner earlier and have a nice walk before going to bed. These tips will help you avoid gaining weight during the holiday, and will also allow you to enjoy yourself and have a great time with your loved ones. So there you go! A.Try to do exercise early in the morning while everyone else is still sleeping. B.Always bear in mind that you can enjoy the holidays and stay fit at the same time. C.Instead of having two enormous meals, have five small ones. D.Based on studies, the majority of people tend to gain additional weight during the holiday season. E.It is best to regulate your drinking. F.Prioritize your workouts and try your best to avoid neglecting meals.
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Directions: Write a summary of the passage in more than 60 words and the original sentences in the passage are not allowed to use. Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity? Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100. The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic (神经质的) than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough times. Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways. Whether you can successfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible. Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother’s personality may also help determine your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we’re adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger. Personality isn’t destiny, and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn’t just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1.显然，他缺乏经验，无法胜任这份工作。 (lack) ______________________________ 2.遍布我们城市各个角落的便利店满足了人们适应快节奏生活的需要。(adapt) ______________________________ 3.现在越来越多的野生动物正面临着灭绝的威胁，所以是我们要采取措施保护他们时候了。(time) ______________________________ 4.只有队员之间加强配合并全力以赴，我校篮球队才能在决赛中战胜对手赢得冠军。(Only) ______________________________
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Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学高三学生 Alice，你的好朋友 Mary 进入高三以后，学习热情骤减， 成绩下降，甚至产生厌学情绪，她写信向你倾诉，说学习压力太大，生活没有目标，家长老师不能够理解她等等。针对她的情况，请你给她写封回信，安慰她，并向她提出合理的建议。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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