It took about three weeks for me to become mute. In 2007, I visited a client as a financial adviser and _____ a virus. I had a sore throat. My doctor _____ me it would soon return to normal.

________ , it got worse, I could no longer make phone calls and started carrying a little whiteboard to write everything down； I tried to work with people I already knew, who were likely to be more ________ with me； but explaining financial details to _______ investors with marker pen was a big challenge.

At home? my wife and teenage sons _______ as best they could. Soon I was using a computer that read out phrases typed into it

My situation ______ when I was offered a tuition-assisted place at Iowa State University. I _______ myself by accepting a job in the student services office. Forced to _______ with people face to face, I started to have fun with computer voices.

In 2010, I read a news story about a waitress who'd had her voice _____ with the help of a doctor in Cleveland. It had to be worth a ______. Dr Milstein ______ me to do some vocal exercises to stretch the muscles in my neck and to my astonishment I started to make __________.It was the first time I'd heard my voice in three and a half years.

Then I did more exercises, my voice becoming more ______ ； Milstein asked me to go over to the window and ______ the friends across the street. I was afraid at first, ___I damaged my voice, but he kept _____ me. Friends at university heard my voice for the first time and even when I was alone, I talked to myself.

I don't regret those years of _______. I spent more time with my boys and had time to ______ where I'd gone wrong as a husband and parent. That time _____ my rough edges. I prefer who I am now.

1.A.picked up B.touched on C.went about D.brought in

2.A.shocked B.bothered C.convinced D.condemned

3.A.Therefore B.Moreover C.Eventually D.Instead

4.A.casual B.patient C.cautious D.satisfied

5.A.shallow B.potential C.explicit D.stubborn

6.A.withdrew B.resisted C.declined D.adjusted

7.A.worsened B.softened C.brightened D.ripened

8.A.challenged B.applauded C.abandoned D.sacrificed

9.A.correspond B.compete C.compare D.communicate

10.A.regained B.controlled C.registered D.modified

11.A.praise B.try C.bonus D.reward

12.A.instructed B.appointed C.allowed D.enabled

13.A.comments B.chokes C.sounds D.rhythms

14.A.aggressive B.offensive C.confident D.unique

15.A.head for B.yell at C.glance down D.shrink from

16.A.even if B.as though C.now that D.in case

17.A.dragging B.pulling C.pushing D.kicking

18.A.silence B.enquiry C.twist D.reform

19.A.reveal B.reflect C.classify D.confirm

20.A.sharpened B.maintained C.accumulated D.smoothed

—What's wrong? It seems that you are losing control of the situation.

—_____ Don't stick your nose into my business.

A.Let me alone! B.I have no idea.

C.Are you kidding? D.Take your time!

—What's your opinion of the new medical insurance policy?

—_____,if I were you, I would not accept it.

A.Generally speaking B.That is to say

C.To be honest D.To my surprise

—May you live longer, grandpa!

—Thank you! It's the favorite wish I _____.

A.should have waited for B.must have waited for

C.may have waited for D.could have waited for

The argument doesn't hold much _____ that family backgrounds offer graduates an ad vantage in the career competition nowadays.

A.belief B.ground C.concept D.truth

Our capacity for innovation is not strong, and our weakness _____ core technologies for key fields remains a vital problem.

A.in response to B.in line with

C.in face of D.in terms of

At times the best doesn't go for us, and we just _____ the existing circumstances.

A.answer for B.make for C.settle for D.allow for

_____ enterprises have both motivation themselves and external pressure, our work to prevent and control pollution is certain to produce more effective results.

A.As far as B.While C.Even if D.When

We will reform and improve the ways _____ vocational colleges conduct examinations and enrollment, and this year achieve a large-scale expansion of one million in student enrollments.

A.which B.when C.where D.that

We _____ an all-out fight to keep our skies blue, our waters clear, and our land pollution-free.

A.negotiated B.inserted C.launched D.revealed

As is expected, it will be not long before our domestically built aircraft Carriers _____ into operation.

A.will be put B.are put

C.will have been put D.have been put

Strong marketing success in 2008 sets the stage for achieving records for 2022, _____ the long-term financial viability and reputation, of the Olympic Games.

A.to be protected B.to protect

C.protecting D.having been protected

The secretary is so outstanding and popular _____ she knows how to get on well with other colleagues and balance the relationship between them.

A.as though B.even though

C.in case D.in that

It seems that the global warming will become more serious. _____, anyway it has been over hot for several years continually.

A.In other words B.As a result

C.That's to say D.Believe it or not

—How long shall we wait here?

—The first bus set out earlier than usual today and _____ be here any time, I think.

A.should B.might C.can D.must

This new product, containing no _____ flavors and coloring agents, attracts a number of white-collar clerks.

A.authentic B.diverse C.conventional D.artificial

假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jim计划春节期间来中国旅游。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：

1.欢迎Jim的到来；

2.提出旅行建议；

3.邀请他来你的城市做客.

注意：1.词数100左右；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.

Dear Jim，

I'm glad to hear that you are coming to China.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours，

Li Hua

翻译句子

1.树木被砍伐了，动物失去了他们的家园.（with）______

2.为了创造一个更好的世界，人们要和自然和谐相处.（in harmony with）______

3.记住外出时带上雨伞.（keep.…in mind）______

4.我鼓起勇气大声地念出了这封信.（gather）______

5.中国人认为红色是幸福的象征.（regard…as ）______

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。

About a hundred and thirty years ago， people at Waikanae， north of Wellington， saw 1. great number of strange birds. They were little green birds 2. a white ring of feathers round their eyes. Scientists soon found out that these birds 3.（cross） the Tasman Sea by very strong winds before their arrival.

In the past， the Maoris called the new bird "tauhou"，4.（they） word for "stranger". Today they are also known 5. wax-eyes？ white-eyes， or silver-eyes. Because they can eat all sorts of food？ and because they can live in many 6.（difference） kinds of places， wax-eyes have increased in number. Now they are found all over New Zealand-along the coasts， on the 7.（island） ， in the bush， on farms and in city gardens. There are 8.（probable） more wax-eyes in New Zealand than any other kind of birds.

Usually， you see them in groups，9.（move） very quickly through bushes and trees. Most of the time as they walk along eating es， they make a high twittering noise，10. may help them to recognize each other and to keep the group together.

    Ring! Ring! Ring! It was early in the morning and I knew who was ____ as I reached for the telephone. I was a new substitute teacher trying to earn enough money to ____ my family. Each morning， I ____ for a call that would take me to a different classroom. The last three classes had all been determined to ____ me and see just how much bad behavior they could get away with. I had responded by being ____ with those naughty students. I didn't really ____ to go to work that morning，especially since it was my birthday.

Still， I answered the ____ and took the job. My family needed the money and I couldn't ____ to be picky （挑剔的）. As I was driving to work， I ____ to try harder to be the best teacher that I could be.

As the class started， the students ____ tried to see what they could get away with. This time？ though， I was ____ but fair with them. I did my best to make my lessons ____. I shared smiles， praised their efforts， and encouraged them to work hard.

The results were ____. My noisy and unruly classroom soon ____. Students were learning and laughing， and I ____ felt like I was doing my job right. I went home feeling ____ in my heart and enjoyed the rest of my birthday with my family.

I remembered something that I once read： "Every day is a new opportunity to ____ again. Every day is your birthday. Every day is a ____ for us to get things right， to live our lives with love and joy， and to make this world a better place. Don't ____ a single day. Just try to be the best you can be. Never stop ____."

1.A.bothering B.calling C.knocking D.playing

2.A.pay B.impress C.support D.provide

3.A.waited B.asked C.looked D.headed

4.A.please B.test C.persuade D.surprise

5.A.shy B.honest C.curious D.angry

6.A.want B.need C.choose D.hesitate

7.A.door B.letter C.phone D.message

8.A.manage B.pretend C.expect D.afford

9.A.agreed B.decided C.appeared D.started

10.A.in time B.at last C.at once D.once again

11.A.strict B.worried C.anxious D.disappointed

12.A.clear B.useful C.fun D.difficult

13.A.strange B.relaxing C.important D.amazing

14.A.changed B.divided C.returned D.stopped

15.A.still B.even C.finally D.nearly

16.A.confused B.satisfied C.tired D.stressed

17.A.check B.settle C.discover D.begin

18.A.chance B.choice C.risk D.goal

19.A.spend B.forget C.waste D.save

20.A.learning B.trying C.teaching D.thinking

    China has made great improvements in environmental protection during the past 70 years 1. Each species（物种）on Earth has a role to play in the ecosystem.

In recent decades，a series of wildlife-protection movements have been carried out by the central government. 2. The giant panda and the crested ibis are among these success stories.

The giant panda used to have a population of 1，114 in the 1970s. It now totals 1，864 thanks to 52 protection areas. 3. By the end of last year， seven of the nine pandas released had survived in the wild. 4. In 1981，only seven crested ibises were found in Yangxian county，Shaanxi Province.Since then，breeding programs have helped the population reach 2，000.China has even sent crested ibises to Japan and South Korea in recent years， to help with the species' survival.

5. Key projects will be continually carried out to improve protection，including making the lists of wild animals and plants under State protection，and also fighting against illegal wildlife trade， which includes ivory（象牙）.

A.As environmental damage has increased， signs of change have appeared around the world.

B.Another species was once thought to be extinct.

C.Scientists have worked to feed pandas and then release them into the wild.

D.People call for immediate protection of the remaining species.

E.Several species in danger of extinction have made impressive progress thanks to the methods.

F.China will continue its efforts of the wildlife protection.

G.Protecting wildlife is， without doubt， an important part.

    On my first round-the-world trip in 2006， I planned everything out in advance. I knew where I was going， staying for how long， and how I would get there.And then half-way through I ditched the plan and went with the flowOver the years，how I plan my travel has changed. Now， I'm a last-minute planner and seldom travel with any plan.

Traveling without a plan gives you great flexibility （灵活性）.Since nothing is booked far in advance， you can turn to something different when you change your mind or something better comes along. I changed my plans to meet a friend on an island in Thailand and stayed for a month. I wouldn't have had that experience if I had kept to my planned schedule.

However， most new travelers are the opposite-they overplan their trips.Their whole journey is scheduled. Two days here， three days there.I understand why people do that. When time is short， you want to see as much as possible.You don't want to waste a single second.

Actually， it is better to slow down your pace.Spending more time in one place allows you to get a better feel for the rhythm of life You can visit at a more relaxed pace， see more than just the attractions， and open up your schedule to the happy accidents of travel.

When I first made my travel plan，I tried to include everything in it. Then I realized it was unrealistic， and revised my plan.I came up with a list of one or two things I want to see each day and spaced everything out.It's an important lesson to learn. I think the best trip plan is to work out the general path you want to take， book the first few nights of your trip， and let your travels unfold from there. This way you are never locked into a certain place if your feelings change.

1.What does the underlined word "ditched" in Paragraph 1 mean？ ______

A.considered

B.discussed

C.abandoned

D.prepared

2.What can we learn about the author from the text？ ______

A.He lives an easy life.

B.He enjoys traveling freely.

C.He spends a lot of time traveling.

D.He prefers to follow others when traveling.

3.What does the author suggest about traveling？ ______

A.Working out a simple travel plan.

B.Avoiding booking in advance.

C.Getting prepared for the unexpected things.

D.Setting a goal before making a travel plan.

4.What is the best title for the text？ ______

A.Traveling： A Race Against The Clock

B.In Travel， Less Is More

C.Traveling： Play More， Pay Less

D.Why I Enjoy Traveling Around

    Teenagers have their own TV channels， websites and magazines. So what about books？

Last year one publisher， Martins， started publishing a series called Waves. We spoke to the director Julia Smith. She explained， "Teenage fiction has been published since the 1970s but publishers have never been very successful in getting teenagers to buy and read books. Now they're realizing that teenagers are just older children， but are not adults either. They are often not interested in adult fiction. For this series we are looking for new writers who write especially for teenagers.

Athene Gorr's novel was published in the series last year and is selling well. Its title is The Purple Ring. She says， "The important thing is to encourage teenagers to pick up your book. I'm a new writer. Although I've got an unusual name which people might remember， nobody knows it yet! But my book has a fantastic cover which makes people want to look inside. Then they realize what an excellent story it is!"

And what do teenagers themselves think about the series？ We talked to Sophie Clarke， aged 15. She said？ "I've read a few books in the Waves series. They say they are for 14-19 year olds and I agree with that. We're not interested in the same things as people in their twenties and thirties. I like them and I think they look really good too. The only thing is that because bookshops put them in the children section， lots of teenagers won't find them so they may not do very well. And it's a shame there's no such series as I think lots of teenagers， especially boys， might buy."

1.What can we infer from Paragraph 2？ ______

A.The Waves series are suitable for adults.

B.It is necessary to publish books aimed at teenagers.

C.Teenagers are more interested in reading nowadays.

D.Teenagers should be encouraged to read.

2.What makes The Purple Ring catch people's eye？ ______

A.Its writer.

B.Its cover.

C.Its price.

D.Its title.

3.What do we know about the Waves series？ ______

A.They have attractive covers.

B.They are about real facts.

C.They are popular with teenage boys.

D.They are wrongly placed in the children section.

4.What does the author intend to do with the passage？ ______

A.To compare different series of teenage fiction.

B.To give information about a new series of books.

C.To encourage more writers to create fictions for teenagers.

D.To explain why teenage fiction is easier to write than adult fiction.

    Finding time to do both homework and exercise is getting easier for students at a growing number of schools. Workout machines are appearing in many school libraries. The latest school to fix the Fit Desk Bike Desk is Troy University， which now has a total of six in the libraries. Over the past three years， the Bike Desks have also been fixed at four other universities.

The idea of pushing "active workplaces" is far from new. From standing offices to treadmill （跑步机）meetings， companies have been exploring the benefits of getting employees up from their desks-benefits that include higher morale （士气）and improved work performance. And a recent study that focuses on younger children suggests a strong connection between physical activities and good grades.

Chris Shaffer， who is director of library services at Troy University， says he thought it would be worth experimenting with the machines. "The final goal is to make the library a welcoming place that our students want to visit"， says Shaffer， "If we can find a way to let our students study and become healthier at the same time， then I am all for it. " He says the experiment is so successful so far that the university has ordered three additional Bike Desks.

Troy junior Niquette says the bikes have been in use every day he has visited the library. "Keeping a proper diet and exercise schedule during college is near impossible， "he says， "These offer a special way to study and I hope the university continues to add more." Senior Raven hasn't used the Bike Desks yet but says she wishes they'd been fixed sooner. "I remember being a junior and the gym is so crowded， with the smell of sweat， loud music and people moving around，" Raven says， "I think the machines are a great idea. You can do sports quietly while others focus on their study.

1.What can we learn from the first paragraph？ ______

A.University students are doing more exercise now.

B.Doing homework is easy for university students now.

C.Troy University introduced the Bike Desk to other schools.

D.Fixing workout machines in libraries is becoming popular.

2.What is the second paragraph mainly about？ ______

A.The types of exercise at workplaces.

B.The explanation of work performance.

C.The development of active workplaces.

D.The benefits of exercising during work and study.

3.What is the purpose of fixing the Bike Desks according to Shaffer？ ______

A.To make the library attractive to students.

B.To make students become healthier.

C.To help students to get good grades.

D.To do experiments on the machines.

4.What do Niquette and Raven think about the bikes？ ______

A.They are easy to ride.

B.They are really useful.

C.They make the library noisy.

D.They distract students.

The Montana Lil's Camp

Trip Description

Outgoing and energetic， the girls of the Montana Lil's camp are excited to find their inner adventurers!

This camp is an introduction to all the things girls would like， such as outdoor camp cooking， campfire building， roadside dance parties， camp skills， end - of - session award ceremony and， of course， making lots of new friends!

During this camp， girls will embrace their independence away from home， many for the very first time. The goal is to get girls comfortable at an overnight adventure camp， while packing their days with tons of fun activities!

Trip Campsites & Facilities

Three nights are spent in tents in public "front country" campgrounds where we have pre-assigned campsites with neighbors and campground hosts nearby， running drinkable water， and private outhouses or toilets.

Three nights are spent in tents in wilderness " back country" areas where we will purify（净化）our water before drinking and learn basic "Leave No Trace" camping skills such as how to select a campsite， how to go to the bathroom， and how to keep clean outdoors.

Why Choose This Trip

The Montana Lil's camp session is just for preteengirls! Attending this camp is a great way to introduce younger girls to the experience of outdoor living and backpacking，while still action packed with fun. Montana Lil's will be challenged to experience new things， but will have tons of fun with a great group of girls and guides.

1.What will the girls have at the end of the camp？ ______

A.An examination for living in the wild.

B.A reward ceremony for their performance.

C.An adventure for those excellent girls.

D.A challenge to compete with boys.

2.What does the underlined phrase of "back country" refer to？ ______

A.A country that girls have never visited before.

B.An area with many friendly neighbours.

C.A school for field survival training.

D.A campsite with fewer basic living facilities.

3.Who is the trip intended for？ ______

A.The girls who love science and sports.

B.The boys who enjoy outdoor activities.

C.The younger girls who love experiencing outdoor living.

D.The people who are interested in girls' education.

假定你是李华，得知2020年第18届世界中学生运动会(World Middle School Games) 将在中国福建晋江举行，组委会正面向全国招募志愿者。请写一封申请信，内容包括:

1. 申请理由； 2. 自身优势；  3. 表达期待。

注意:1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.

Dear Sir/Madam,

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加: 在此处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出修改的词。

删除: 把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改: 在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。

注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。

I went to buy some traditional Chinese medicine on last Sunday. Just before leaving the drugstore, I noticed that some foreigners seem to have difficulty communicate with the assistant. I went over to ask if I needed. The assistant told me that she couldn’t make herself understand about how to boil the mixture correctly. Learning that I could give them the hand, they were relieved. Without some trouble，I translated that the assistant wanted to say. Both sides expressed thanks to me. I was delighted to help other. More importantly，as a Chinese，I felt proudly to see foreigners try traditional Chinese medicine.

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。

The Chinese Consulate General(中国领事馆) in New York 1.（introduce）mobile payments for its service charges on Wednesday, becoming the first Chinese delegation in the United States2.(adopt) this form of payment.

Besides traditional cash and credit card payments, WeChat pay and Alipay are now available for customers, which is expected to greatly3.(short) the payment time. The payments can be made in Chinese Yuan only and there will be no other4.(addition) charges .

According to Huang Ping, the Chinese consul-general in New York, there are over 1.2 million overseas Chinese in the 10 states on the U.S. East Coast5.belong to his consular(领事的) district, and most of their mobile phones are equipped6. WeChat pay or Alipay thanks to the rapid growth and ever-increasing7.(popular) of mobile payments back in China over the recent years.

"We should keep pace with the times, provide more convenience for these potential customers, and make our services8.(efficient)," said Huang. In the past year, the Chinese Consulate General in New York 9.(launch)a series of measures to10.(it) services, including online passport renewal application, reduced processing times, lower charges, and simplified application requirements, according to Consul-general Huang.

    How important is it to offer our love, especially to those who are closest to us, with no strings attached? The_______of the expression ''no strings attached'' may go back to ancient times when_________were written on parchment(羊皮纸) that was rolled up and_________with a string.

An unknown author beautifully_______the no-strings-attached love in this heartfelt story titled The Rock.

As she grew older her teenage daughter became increasingly rebellious(叛逆的). It was late one night when the police_________her daughter for drunk driving. She had to go to the police station to_________her daughter up.

They didn't_______until the next afternoon. She broke the_________by giving her daughter a small gift-wrapped box. Her daughter_______opened it and found a little________inside.

Her daughter rolled her__________upwards and said. ''Cute, Mom, what’s this for? ''

''Read the card, '' she________.

Her daughter took the card out of the envelope in the box and__________it. Tears started to trickle down her daughter’s cheeks. Her daughter got up and hugged her as the__________fell to the floor.

________the card were these words: '' This rock is more than 200,000,000 years old. That is how long it will take before I__________you. ''

This mother is not saying, ''I will love you________…'' Instead she says that she will love her daughter forever and nothing can change that. No__________attached.

When we learn to__________like that, I think we'll understand the words of Emmet Fox, who said, ''If you could only love enough, you could be the most__________person in the world. ''

1.A.meaning B.origin C.influence D.change

2.A.numbers B.names C.documents D.diaries

3.A.secured B.covered C.commented D.hidden

4.A.publishes B.proves C.analyses D.describes

5.A.blamed B.charged C.arrested D.challenged

6.A.pick B.bring C.take D.send

7.A.speak B.arrive C.work D.rest

8.A.promise B.law C.heart D.tension

9.A.eagerly B.casually C.immediately D.secretly

10.A.toy B.ring C.pen D.rock

11.A.legs B.eyes C.hands D.shoulders

12.A.constructed B.instructed C.reviewed D.analyzed

13.A.wrote B.opened C.read D.enjoyed

14.A.parchment B.gift C.letter D.card

15.A.On B.With C.For D.At

16.A.look forward to B.pay attention to C.give up on D.take care of

17.A.though B.until C.because D.if

18.A.strings B.words C.warnings D.threats

19.A.teach B.love C.think D.support

20.A.poor B.courageous C.powerful D.honest

    Shortness of breath has many different causes, and the treatment of it is specific for each cause. 1.There are, however, some following first aid steps you can use to treat it, at least until the ambulance arrives or you're able to get the victim to a hospital.

2. The more energy you spend, the more oxygen you use and the more short of breath you feel. Think about a good workout at the gym. Exercise hard enough and you will feel short of breath. The cure? Take a break.

Let the victim sit, stand or lie where’s the most comfortable. There're lots of myths about how some body positions supposedly provide more airflow. Coaches regularly tell players to hold their arms above their heads to maximize chest expansion. Nursing staff think the ''tripod position'' is the best position. 3.

Use oxygen. This is a special case used only for people with chronic(慢性的)lung problems. If the victim has oxygen available, this is what it's for. 4. The victim may have been told by his or her doctor that too much oxygen for too long might cause more problems. Make sure the victim that sudden increases in shortness of breath are the instances in which oxygen is needed most.

Treat the cause of shortness of breath. 5. Asthma(哮喘)patients, for example, often have multiple tools and drugs to fix sudden shortness of breath. Victims of lung infections may need to see a doctor and heart attack victims may need an ambulance.

A. Have the victim rest.

B. Take more exercise at the gym.

C. The victim should use his or her oxygen as directed by a doctor.

D. There're many causes of shortness of breath and many of them are treatable.

E. The victim can try to avoid making use of his or her oxygen whenever possible.

F. Every person is different, however, so let the victim decide what position feels most comfortable.

G. In many cases, the only way to treat shortness of breath is to call 911or take the victim to a doctor.