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How would you feel if you 1. (wake) up and found your entire computer's contents - including your photos, your recent documents - no longer 2. (access)? What if you found out that they had 3. (wipe) from your computer, leaving you with nothing but heartache?

Actually it happens to people every single day. Every day, some people across the country head into their local Apple stores in 4. (tear), with broken computers in hand, praying as they wait in line that 5. expensive repair might, just might, recover 6.(they) priceless, irreplaceable files. A few get lucky. But for the rest, there's nothing anyone can do  to help.

Hasn't happened to you? If your computer 7. (remain) unprotected, it will, and it's only a matter of time. But thanks to recent breakthroughs in computer backup technology, you now have a number of options to prepare, and if you're smart, when your computer crashes, you can't have any difficulty 8. (get) 100% of your files back that same day. I'm not talking about an external hard drive. I'm talking about an online backup 9. (solve) that runs quietly in the background on your computer. If you have one installed, when your computer crashes, you'll be just one click away from bringing your files back 10. life.

    While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport, I had one of those life-changing experiences - the kind that sneaks up on you ____.

I noticed a man with two bags stopped right next to me to ____ his family. First he motioned to his younger son (maybe six years old), knelt down and gave him a long and intimate hug. As they ____ enough to look in each other’s face, the father said, “So good to see you son. I missed you much!” Smiling, the son replied softly, “Me, too, Dad.” Then the man stood up, gazed in the eyes of his older son(maybe nine or ten), “You’re already quite a young man. I love you very much.” They too gave each other an affectionate hug.

Meanwhile, a baby girl (perhaps one year old) was excited in her mother’s arms, never taking her eyes ____ the wonderful sight of her ____ father. The man gently took the child from her mother, kissed her face and held her close to his chest while ____ her from side to side. After moments, he handed the girl to his older son and declared, “I’ve ____ the best for last!” and proceeded to give his wife the longest and most passionate kiss.

Then they stared at each other’s eyes ____. For an instant they ____ me of newlyweds (新婚), but I knew ____ the age of their kids that they could not possibly be. I puzzled about it for a moment and then realized how totally ____ I was in the wonderfully display of unconditional love. I suddenly felt ____, as if I were invading something ____, but was amazed to hear my own voice nervously asked, “Wow! How long have you been married?”

“Been together fourteen years total, married twelve of those.” he replied, staring at her.

“Then, how long have you been away?” I asked. The man finally turned to me, saying, “Two whole days!”

I was ____. By their greeting, I had assumed he’d been gone for ____ a few weeks - if not months. I know my expression ____ me. To ease the ____, I said, “I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years.” He suddenly stopped smiling, looking me straight in the eye and said something that left me another person.

“Don’t hope, friend…decide!”, and then his eyes ____ smile again.

I was still watching that exceptional man and his family walk out of ____ when my friend came up to me and asked, “What are you looking at?”

Without hesitation, and with a sense of ____, I replied, “My future!”

1.A.deliberately B.unfortunately C.unexpectedly D.immediately

2.A.greet B.comfort C.accept D.send

3.A.loved B.separated C.left D.walked

4.A.off B.from C.out D.away

5.A.interesting B.laughing C.returning D.kissing

6.A.rocking B.shaking C.moving D.walking

7.A.shared B.spared C.saved D.bought

8.A.sobbing B.whispering C.smiling D.crying

9.A.warned B.remembered C.informed D.reminded

10.A.of B.by C.about D.to

11.A.absorbed B.stuck C.attached D.silly

12.A.unkind B.uncomfortable C.responsible D.friendly

13.A.sacred B.mysterious C.strange D.obvious

14.A.convinced B.surprised C.defeated D.satisfied

15.A.at most B.at last C.at least D.at best

16.A.betrayed B.shocked C.turned D.defended

17.A.excuse B.error C.embarrassment D.fault

18.A.sprang B.flashed C.flooded D.swelled

19.A.room B.hall C.love D.sight

20.A.sadness B.disappointment C.happiness D.certainty

    Getting along with people can be tough. The following are some suggestions that can help you in some way.

Accept human nature. Humans make mistakes. People aren’t always nice. They also have all of the problems that you have in your life. 1. This is important to remember when you’re trying to get along with people who are very difficult or seem to be ignoring you；everyone is just doing the best that they can.

2. People are all very different: that’s what makes life interesting. And just like people are all different, the world is also very complex. Every situation is different, always. Just because someone doesn’t make the choice that you would make or just because they take a less efficient or smart path to get where they’re going doesn’t make them wrong.

Practice forgiveness. Forgive people when they do make mistakes. Sometimes you just have to stop and give people the benefit of the doubt(to believe someone even though you are not sure whether what the person is saying is true).They might really be sorry or they might really not know that what they did was bad. 3.

Keep an open mind. Sometimes you have to give people the benefit of the doubt. 4. For example, when people invite you to parties, really consider going instead of just brushing the invitation aside because you don’t think they’re serious.

Do something together. 5. You can work together on a project for school or work. You can also try a new activity together. These activities will give you more to talk about and lots of chances to interact and get to know each other.

A. Everyone is dealing with their own set of problems.

B. You might think that they hate you but they might be honestly trying to be nice to you.

C.Think about what your words really say.

D. Doing things together is a great way to bond with people and make friends.

E. You have to forgive them so that you can move on to happier feelings.

F. Respect that there are lots of valid choices.

G. Even when someone’s making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions.

    Dinner and a movie was a two-part affair. But increasingly, the two have been combined into a single experience, allowing moviegoers to get fries and a beer while they watch the latest superhero blockbuster. Full-service theaters have become a Friday-night pastime for Americans.

Dine-in cinemas are not altogether new. In the late 1980s, brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened one in Portland. A decade later, inspired by the Mcmenamins, Tim and Karrie league began pairing trendy beer with hits like The Craft at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin. But in recent years, the trend has expanded from niche (小众) to mainstream. There are now 29 Alamo locations nationwide, from Omaha to El Paso.

Full-service theaters appeal to a broader, more regionally diverse customer base. At Movie Tavern in Roswell, Ga. for instance, you can order popcorn shrimp while watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. AMC, the biggest U.S. movie-theater company, launched DINE-IN, where meals can be ordered with the push of a button. For the most upscale experience, you’ll have to fly to Paris, where EuropaCorp First Class, owned by the Fifth Element director Luc Besson, serves luxurious champagne and caviar (鱼子酱).

The rise in full-service moviegoing goes with declining ticket sales across the industry more broadly. North American movie attendance in 2018 dropped to what appears to be a 27-year low. The downward tendency is the continuation of a 15-year trend. Between lots of uninspired remakes hitting theaters, younger audiences choosing to consume content on their smart phones and the dramatic rise in the popularity of streaming (流媒体), it’s no wonder that theater owners are seeking creative ways to attract customers off their couches. It’s working: despite a 2% decline in movie attendance over four years, AMC DINE-IN achieved 4% growth in just two.

Full-service theaters are not without complaints. Despite servers’ attempts at stealth (悄悄的行动), many find them distracting when serving food. And as expensive as traditional theater concessions have become, prices tend to get dearer once pancetta (意大利熏肉) enters the mix.

But for those with the funds, the full-service theater offers reason enough to quit online movies.

1.The combination of dinner and a movie __________.

A.is a new business model appearing recently.

B.pairs trendy drinks with films in 29 nations.

C.introduces the latest movies and the dearest food.

D.gains much popularity despite the decline in ticket sales

2.The underlined word “upscale” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.comfortable B.creative C.expensive D.inspiring

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage?

A.Ticket sales remain almost the same in the past 15 years.

B.Uninspired remade films are the major complaint of audience.

C.Full-service theaters are a creative way to promote ticket sales.

D.Full-service theaters provide a perfect experience for all audiences.

4.The passage is intended to __________.

A.argue if online movies are beneficial

B.introduce a popular pattern of recreation

C.call on people to quit expensive online movies

D.blame the decreasing movie attendance on streaming

    There’s a blue house in central Florida that’s hard to miss. It’s somewhat famous among people who live nearby — it’s painted to look like Starry Night”, the iconic painting by Vincent van Gogh — but not everyone is a fan of the larger-than-life artwork.

“We had not originally intended to paint the house like this,” Nancy Nemhauser, who lives there with her husband, Lubomir Jastrzebski, and their adult son, told TODAY. They started by painting the wall that runs outside of their home, because it was “in disrepair” and they wanted it to look nice. The couple said they even asked permission from the city to paint the wall, and were told it was OK.

“So we went ahead and started having the wall painted by an artist who has his work shown throughout South America,” Nemhauser said. They chose Van Gogh because their son, who has autism (自闭症), is a fan — and they hoped that the mural would come in handy if he ever wandered far from home.

“God forbid he were to be in a situation where he did not have the ability to tell people his address clearly. We’re hoping that he would have the ability to at least say that he belongs at the Van Gogh house,” Nemhauser said. The couple added that their son loves the look of the house. “There’s some magical connection I think between Van Gogh and autistic kids, because Van Gogh was possibly also autistic,” Jastrzebski said.

After the couple painted the wall, they got a citation (传票) from the city stating that the wall painting was considered graffiti (涂鸦), and that the wall must match the house. That’s when they decided to paint the entire house to look like “Starry Night” — knowing that’s not quite what the city had in mind, but confident that they weren’t breaking any law.

Since then, they’ve been fined $10,600. In February, they filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming the city is violating their right to freedom of expression.

Neither Mount Dora city officials nor their lawyer would comment on the issue. But in February, they did say in a statement that they were trying to preserve the residential character of our neighborhoods, and that the house “may present a distraction to safe vehicle operation along the street which fronts the home”.

Nemhauser and Jastrzebski add that many neighbors love the house, and thousands of people have signed an online petition (请愿) in support of keeping the painting. While both sides are in settlement talks, the fate of the mural is still up in the air. The family said they were ready to battle for what they believe in.

1.What was the couple’s initial intention to paint the wall?

A.To beautify the damaged wall.

B.To respond to the call of the city.

C.To assist an artist to show his work.

D.To express their son’s admiration to Van Gogh.

2.What does the underlined phrase “God forbid” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.May God forgive us.

B.It’s forbidden by God.

C.Even God can’t help it.

D.We hope it does not happen.

3.What’s Mount Dora city officials’ attitude towards the unique house?

A.Supportive. B.Disapproving.

C.Ambiguous. D.Understanding.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.“Starry Night” house in Florida arouses a heated debate.

B.Neighbors sign an online petition in support of “Starry Night” house.

C.The magical connection between Van Gogh and autistic kids.

D.Homeowners battle for their “Starry Night” house in Florida.

    Jim McGee was once an Air Force pilot in Vietnam. In 2017, he was seriously ill because his kidneys(肾)were gone.

Jim immediately started dialysis(透析)，but a person of his age on dialysis usually lives only about four years. Transplants are a long-shot alternative. The National Kidney Foundation estimates that 13 people die every day while waiting for a donor with the right blood and tissue types. Jim’s wife, Shirley McGee, and some family friends offered but weren’t a match.

Desperate, Shirley had T-shirts made that said “I’m in need of a donor.” Her husband would wear one whenever he went to downtown Sarasota. No luck.

In early 2018, Jim didn’t feel like attending a reunion of some Air Force buddies in Monterey, California. "I said, ‘Is it really worth going to Monterey to sit in dialysis for two days?’”Jim recalls. "And my wife said, ‘ Yeah，come on. You really want to see your friends.’And I am glad I made that decision.”

In California, Jim reunited with six fellow airmen, including one he hadn’t seen in nearly 50 years: Doug Coffman. The two had met when they both were learning Vietnamese before they went overseas. Jim told Doug and his other comrades about his predicament(困境).

Doug, then 70, happened to have the right blood type and immediately decided to help. But could he? Shirley’s guess was that doctors would tell Doug what they had told her: You’re too old. He immediately had his doctor send his medical records to Georgetown Medical Center, where Jim was being treated.

Within a month, Doug was cleared for major testing. The testing revealed not only that Doug’s tissue type matched Jim’s but also that he had the kidneys of a 35-year-old. When the doctors gave him the OK to donate, Doug immediately called Jim, and asked for the first surgery date available. On September 18，2018，Doug went into surgery at 7:30 a. m.; Jim followed at 9:30 a. m. By noon, they were both in the recovery room. The transplant was a success.

1.Which of the following can best describe Shirley?

A.Knowledgeable and talkative . B.Reasonable and energetic.

C.Outgoing and thankful. D.Helpful and considerate.

2.How did Jim feel about his illness just before going to Monterey?

A.Discouraged. B.Satisfied. C.Ashamed. D.Nervous.

3.Why did Jim McGee decide to go to Monterey?

A.To seek help. B.To practice Vietnamese.

C.To meet his fellow airmen. D.To have a thorough examination there.

4.What can we know about Doug Coffman?

A.He was too old to help. B.He acted without delay in helping Jim.

C.He seldom visited his doctor. D.He was 35 years younger than his age.

    Welcome to Princeton

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that enrolls students of all background and interests. Established in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering. As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels in the discovery and spread of knowledge and understanding. Meanwhile, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Campus Life

A vast range of cultural, educational, athletic and social activities are available to Princeton students. Getting involved in campus life is the quickest way to become a part of the University community, and to create one's own Princeton experience. Campus life activities are built around the concepts of encouraging each community member to express his or her talents and to respect all members of our community.

Library

Princeton University Library consists of the Firestone Library and nine buildings across campus. The library's collections include more than 8 million books and impressive rare books, prints and other materials that require special handling. The library's extensive electronic resources include databases and journals, images and digital maps. Exhibitions from the library's rich collections are free and open to the general public.

Aid Program

Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students-regardless of financial circumstances-to consider applying for admission to Princeton. Any family, who feels they may need help to pay for a Princeton education is welcome to apply for aid.

For more information, please visit: http://www.princeton.edu.

1.What makes Princeton University outstanding among research universities?

A.Its long history. B.Its high level in discovery.

C.Its undergraduate teaching. D.Its wide range of institutions.

2.What can you enjoy as a Princeton University student?

A.Free undergraduate education. B.Access to rare books and databases.

C.Free membership of sports clubs. D.The quickest way to show talents.

3.The aid program of Princeton University is intended for_____.

A.any student from low-income families B.qualified applicants to pay for Princeton

C.every student admitted into university D.top students majoring in Finance

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What did the speaker learn before taking up street dancing?

A.Ballet. B.Tap-dancing. C.Gymnastics,

2.How old are the speaker’s youngest students?

A.4. B.5. C.10

3.What does the speaker own?

A.An arts school. B.A dancing studio. C.A dancing workshop.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What will the woman do on Saturday?

A.Mark some tests. B.Attend a concert. C.Teach a class.

2.Which year of college is the woman probably in?

A.The second year. B.The third year. C.The fourth year.

3.What helps the woman get into the Education Program?

A.Her high marks. B.A reference letter. C.The master' s degree.

4.How does the man feel about the woman's weekend plans?

A.He is envious of her. B.He feels sorry for her. C.He is worried about her.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What do we know about Fig Tree?

A.Its clothes are very expensive. B.It usually gets crowded inside. C.It offers green tea.

2.Where is Le Magasin?

A.On East 73rd Street. B.On West 14th Street. C.On South 20th Street

3.Which store will the woman visit first?

A.Fig Tree B.Le Magasin C.Red Door.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How does the woman feel about driving a car?

A.It's quick. B.It's tiring. C.It's dangerous.

2.What does the man like best about riding a motorbike?

A.It reminds him of his childhood.

B.It allows him to avoid traffic jams.

C.It gives him some time for himself.

3.What is the man?

A.A driver. B.chef. C.A waiter

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What was the weather like during the weekend

A.Sunny. B.Foggy C.Cloudy.

2.What day is it today probably?

A.Sunday. B.Friday. C.Tuesday.

How does the woman spend her morning?

A.Writing essays. B.Attending lectures. C.Doing experiments.

Why did the man move to the present house?

A.It's cheap and large. B.It's near his workplace. C.It's beautiful outside.

What kind of stories does the man like now?

A.Entertaining stories. B.Action stories. C.Detective stories.

Where did the woman probably go today?

A.To the bank. B.To the post office. C.To the supermarket.

What are the speakers talking about?

A.A band. B.A song. C.An album.

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。续写的词数应为150左右。

There was something in the elderly woman’s grace that caught my eye. Although slow and unsure of her steps, the woman moved with deliberation (从容), and there was no hesitation in her gestures.

It was a few years ago, and I had taken a part - time holiday - season job in a video. store at the local shopping mall. From inside the store, I could see the people outside rushing by.

The elderly woman entered the store, along with her daughter, who was displaying a serious case of impatience, rolling her eyes, sighing and checking her watch every few seconds. I guessed if she had possessed a rope, she would have fastened it to her mother to drag her along to keep step with the rush of other shoppers.

The elderly woman separated from her daughter and began to seek through the DVDs on the nearest shelf. After the slightest hesitation, I walked over and asked if I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a title written on an old piece of paper.

Rather than rush off to locate the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me so I could show her where she could find it. Looking back, I thought I wanted to enjoy her company for a moment.

Something about her deliberate movements reminded me of my own mother, who’d passed away the previous Christmas. I missed my mom and still felt regretful about the moments when I’d used my impatience to make her life unhappy.

As we walked along the back of the store, I introduced its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation.

We found the DVD and she thanked me, saying that it was the one she’d enjoyed when she was her daughter’s age. Unwillingly, I accompanied her to the cash register, realizing I had to return the elderly woman to her daughter, who was still tapping her foot at the front of the store.

Paragraph 1: As the elderly woman was waiting in the queue at the cash register, I walked over to her daughter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2: Together they made their way toward the store’s exit. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

假定你是李华，得知北京2022年冬奥会正在招募英语服务志愿者，请写一封申请信，内容包括：

1. 表达兴趣；

2. 自身优势；

3. 希望获准。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

To Whom It May Concern,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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China’s Liangzhu Archaeological Site 1.(declare) on the list of World Heritage sites on Saturday by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee during its 43rd session in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

The site, 2.is located in Yuhang District in Hangzhou City in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province, showcases the civilization of prehistoric rice agriculture between 3,300 B.C. 3. 2,300 B.C. The ruins of ancient Liangzhu city were discovered in 2007, and then large dam sites 4.(surround) the Liangzhu ancient city were unearthed continuously after 2009. It was 5. (official) submitted lo UNESCO in 2019, hoping to win 6. (recognize) as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The site 7. (include) archaeological remains and unearthed cultural relics of the Liangzhu Ancient City as well as a wetland that covers 8. area of 908. 89 hectares in a plain river network. It is also found that the Liangzhu ancestors started to use characters about 5 ,000 years ago, 1 ,000 years 9. (early) than previously thought, according to Colin Renfrew, a retired professor of archaeology at the University of Cambridge.

The World Heritage Committee added Liangzhu to the UNESCO list10. (encourage) better protection of the site, considered to be of “outstanding universal value” to humanity.

    The Adams family home has been taken over by origami (折纸)in all sizes and shapes. No one seems to _________ though. Those paper creations are _________ clean water projects around the world and saving lives. A messy home is a small price to pay ________

In 2011, Isabelle Adams and her sister Katherine learned that every five seconds a child died from _________ of clean water and that girls of their age couldn’t go to school _________ they were fetching water all day for their families. They _________ to do something.

“So we took something that we loved doing - folding origami, with the _________ goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia,” explains Katherine. _________ , they ended up selling out and raising far more than that to fully _________ the cost of the well.

Katherine, now 13, adds, “It just snowballed, __________ the founding of the project Paper for Water.” In eight years, this project has __________ more than 2 million for over 200 water projects in 20 different countries.

Now, the rest of the Adams family are also __________. But at the heart of it, beneath countless paper decorations sit two bold sisters hoping to __________ other girls and boys. “Kids have an incredible ability to make a real __________ to the world if they’re just given the chance,” Isabelle says, “and if people __________ them in their efforts.”

1.A.mind B.notice C.appreciate D.remember

2.A.decorating B.rewarding C.attracting D.funding

3.A.in exchange B.in turn C.in return D.in response

4.A.pollution B.loss C.lack D.waste

5.A.although B.because C.unless D.while

6.A.hesitated B.decided C.happened D.demanded

7.A.lifelong B.individual C.original D.critical

8.A.Obviously B.Unexpectedly C.Suddenly D.Gradually

9.A.spend B.fill C.offer D.cover

10.A.trying out B.depending on C.contributing to D.appealing to

11.A.saved B.borrowed C.earned D.collected

12.A.involved B.praised C.recognized D.employed

13.A.satisfy B.inspire C.inform D.comfort

14.A.judgment B.sense C.difference D.connection

15.A.support B.persuade C.welcome D.award

    The graduate business school (研究生商学院)can open new doors of opportunity for internationally--- minded students expecting to experience a new country, expand their skill set, and increase their earning power. 1.

Firstly, there are plenty of options for graduate business programs. One of the primary benefits of studying in the United States is access to the world ‘s most diverse pool of graduate; business schools. With over 4 ,000 programs in the US that accept the GMAT exam, there are more options available to you than ever before.2.Part- time, online, or even accelerated programs may be a better fit for you.

3. Two hot business majors in the US are technology and consulting. Findings show that 67 percent of US technology companies and 57 percent of consulting companies either plan to hire or are willing to hire intentional business school graduates this year which can be good news for international students who want to pursue job opportunities in the United States alter business school.

Finally, starting salaries at US companies arc at an all - lime high for MBA graduates. 4. The average starting salaries for business master’s graduates arc US115,000, more than double the US55,000 they plan to offer to bachelor’s degree new hires. And more than half of US companies plan to increase MBA starting salaries this year.

No matter where you are in the world, there are always opportunities to further your skills. 5. Start here with the school search tool to find the program that fits best for you.

A. Wondering how to continue your journey?

B. In addition, programs are not just limited to full - time ones.

C. The full - time MBA remains the most popular program type.

D. Secondly, career opportunities are plentiful in the US right now.

E. Here are three reasons for applying to a US graduate business school.

F. Starting your career with a master' s degree pays off in the long run, too.

G. If earning more money is a motivator for you, studying in the US is a fantastic option.

    The French Danone company is the latest to replace some plastic water bottles with aluminum (铝) cans. Competitors like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle have also started selling water in aluminum cans.

Replacing plastic water bottles that pollute the seas with recyclable aluminum cans should be an easy way to help the environment, right?

Maybe not.

Aluminum cans might result in less ocean waste, and the metal containers also are lighter than glass or plastic bottles, but they also come with their own cost to the environment. The production of an aluminum can is estimated to release two times as much carbon dioxide into the air as a plastic bottle.

“That’s the dilemma you’re going to have to choose between,” said Ruben Griffioen, an official at beermaker Heineken. He said his company was Lrying to reduce the use of plastic bottles.

Bruce Karas of Coca - Cola North America agreed. He said, “There’s a mix. There are some things that are not that desirable, but if you have five good things and one that isn’t, we’ll all have to make decisions.” He added, “It’ll never be that clean.”

Bottled water is a 19 billion industry. Although its use of cans is increasing, experts say cans are unlikely to completely replace plastic bottles.

Aluminum is costlier than plastic so canned drinks mean higher prices for buyers. Another major consideration is user convenience-cans stay open while bottles can be reclosed. More importantly, there is one barrier to ending the use of plastic water bottles: There may not be enough cans to go around. Beer and wine makers are now also increasingly using aluminum.

1.What’s the advantage of aluminum cans?

A.They are pollution-free. B.They are lighter.

C.They are cost-effective. D.They are low-carbon.

2.What is Karas’s attitude to replacing plastic bottles with aluminum cans?

A.Supportive. B.Disapproving. C.Neutral D.Indifferent.

3.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A.The wide application of aluminum cans. B.The promising future aluminum cans

C.The major advantages of aluminum cans. D.The unavoidable limitations of aluminum cans.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Aluminum Cans or Plastic Bottles? B.A Blessing or a Misfortune?

C.How to Deal with Plastic Bottles? D.Why Do We Choose Aluminum Cans?

    Sleep, considered a luxury by many, is essential for a person’s wellbeing. Researchers have found that insufficient sleep increases a person’s risk of developing severe medical conditions. such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Now, a new study by Boston’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT) has found that getting sufficient sleep is also the key to improving academic performance.

Jeffrey Grossman, who led the research. was not trying to find the link between sleep and grades when he handed out Fitbits to the 100 students in his introduction to Solid-State Chemistry class. Instead, the professor of Computational Materials Science hoped the popular wrist-worn device which. tracks a person’s activity 24/7, would show a connection between physical exercise and academic achievement.

However, the study, published in the journal “Science Learning” on October 1, 2019, discovered a surprising insight. Then was a straight-line relationship between the average amount of sleep a student got and his/her grade on the 11 quizzes, three midterms, and the final exam administered during the semester.

Even more interesting, it was also not sufficient for students to just head to bed early the night before a test. Instead, it’s the sleep you get during the days when learning is happening that matters most.

The time students went to bed each night was similarly important. Those who went to bed in the early hours of the morning performed poorly, even if the total sleep time was the same as a higher - performing student. “When you go to bed matters. Grossman says. If you go to bed after 2, your performance starts to go down even if you get the same seven hours. So, quantity isn’t everything.”

1.What is the new finding about sleep?

A.It's essential for a person’s health. B.Sleeping less may cause obesity.

C.Sleeping too much is dangerous. D.Ample sleep leads to better grades.

2.What does the underlined word “Fitbits” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Wearable devices. B.Questionnaires.

C.Fitness equipment. D.Smartphones.

3.Which of the following best describes the final result the new study?

A.Doubtful. B.Predictable.

C.Disappointing. D.Unexpected.

4.What will benefit students’ study according to Grossman?

A.Sleeping for 5 hours each day. B.Heading to bed at 3 a.m every day.

C.Getting enough sleep while learning. D.Going to bed early only before a test.

    A call came into Jimmy Gilleece’s bar. A newly married woman, who had spent the afternoon at his bar, couldn’t find her wallet. She didn’t care about her ID, credit cards, or 150 in cash-but her wedding ring was inside.

Gilleece, 42, didn’t like the idea that a theft could have occurred at his place. So he determined to find the wallet. He spent hours on videos from surveillance (监控) cameras, watching the woman’s every step in the bar. Within minutes, a young man approached the bar, put something in his pocket, and walked off.

Gilleece posted a clip (视频片段) on the bar’s Facebook page to find out who the young man was. Within hours, Gilleece got a text from 17-year-old Rivers Prather, who said he’d done it because he hadn’t eaten in two days. He said he saw the ring but thought it was fake, so he took the money and threw the wallet into the ocean. Then he bought a sandwich.

Gilleece told the teen to meet him at the docks (码头). There they talked a lot and Gilleece knew that Prather was from a poor family. Seeing the teenager’s small build, Gilleece thought he was more of a kid than a criminal. However, because of the missing ring, Prather could be put into prison.

Gilleece decided to help the kid. He hired two local divers to search the waters where the wallet had been thrown. More than an hour passed, with no sign of the ring. Gilleece grew worried. And then a diver popped up. In his hand was the wallet, and inside was the ring. When Gilleece called the wallet’s owner, she burst into tears and immediately dropped the charge against Prather for stealing the ring.

1.What did the woman value most in her wallet?

A.Her ID. B.Her credit cards.

C.Her money. D.Her wedding ring.

2.What did Prather do after getting the wallet?

A.He kept the ring. B.He spent the money in it.

C.He threw it in a dustbin. D.He returned it to the owner.

3.Why did Gilleece help Prather?

A.To teach the child a lesson. B.To meet the customer 's demand.

C.To save the forgivable child. D.To win back the reputation of his bar.

4.What would happen to Prather next?

A.He would be sent to prison. B.He would not be accused by the woman.

C.He would get a job in Gilleece’s bar. D.He would live a better life ever after.

1.How long in advance should a written withdrawal notice be given?

A.A whole holiday. B.At least six weeks.

C.A whole term. D.At least one day.

2.What do we know about tuition fees?

A.They must be fully paid.

B.They stay the same every year.

C.They vary with the number of days attended.

D.They can’t be paid with the refundable deposit.

3.In which section of a school’s brochure might the text appear?

A.Study Tips. B.Application Procedures.

C.Terms and Conditions. D.Frequently Asked Questions.

假设你是李华，你的一位美国笔友Andrew发给你一封信，告诉你将在即将到来的暑假到你所在城市旅行，他想知道你所在城市的气候情况，以便确定所带衣服，还请你告知暑假能参加那些户外活动，请你根据以下要点给他回一封信。信需包含以下要点:

1. 你所在城市暑假期间气候情况。

2. 你暑假通常有那些户外活动。

注意:

1. 词数100左右。

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 开头语和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数。

Dear Andrew,

How is everything going on?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I can’t wait for your coming!

Yours,

Li Hua

请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意:1.每句不超过两个错误；

2.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

3.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Hi Brad,

It’s so good to write to you again, after two years. Now I have graduated in Senior High School and had been admitted into a university in Shanghai. I feel very exciting to start my new life. Therefore, I am a little nervous, for my hometown, where is in Shanxi, is far from Shanghai. What I feel homesick there? And I don’t know that whether I can get on well with my roommates. Besides, I don’t know what to adapt to the new environment quick. What should I do to get preparing for my college life?

Looking forward to your early reply!

Yours

Edith

阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Abraham Lincoln 1.(bear) in 1809. He was President of the United States from 1861 until he died in 1865.

Lincoln was 193 cm tall. He was 2.tall to fit in most beds. When he was president, people from his hometown gave him a special bed. The length of the bed was 82 cm longer than Lincoln’s 3.(high). It was enough for him.

All his life, Lincoln liked to laugh. He liked to make other people laugh too. Once Lincoln  4.(talk) with some people, he asked, “How many legs does a sheep have?” “Four,” they answered. “Right,” Lincoln said. “Now how many legs does a sheep have5.we call the tail a leg?” “Five,” they answered. “Wrong.” Lincoln said, “It still has four legs, because 6. (call) the tail a leg doesn’t make 7.one.”

Many people thought Abraham Lincoln was very ugly. Right before he became President,  8.eleven-year-old girl wrote him a letter. She said that she wanted him9.(grow) a beard. Lincoln thought about this and decided that it was a good idea. That’s 10.in most pictures of Lincoln he has a short beard.

    Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they_______, the mother spot a friend in the audience and walked down the aside to_______her.

Seizing the _______to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and_______explored his way through a door_______ “No Admittance”. When the house lights became weaker and weaker and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the_______was missing.

Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights_______the impressive Steinway piano on stage. _______, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the key-board, innocently_______Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

At the moment, the great pianist made his________, quickly moved to the piano, and________in the boy’s ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”

Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his________hand and began filling in a bass(低音) part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he________a running obbligato(伴奏). ________, the old master and the young boy transformed a frightening situation into a ________ creative experience. The audience were deeply moved.

That’s the way in life. What we can________on our own is hardly worth mentioning. We try our best, ________the results aren’t exactly graceful flowing________. But when we trust in the hands of the Great Power, our life’s work truly can be________.

Next time you set out to accomplish your great career,________carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”

1.A.were treated B.were seated C.were dressed D.were found

2.A.greet B.visit C.ignore D.avoid

3.A.opportunity B.responsibility C.outcome D.circumstance

4.A.obviously B.effectively C.eventually D.typically

5.A.signed B.closed C.opened D.marked

6.A.master B.friend C.child D.audience

7.A.depended on B.relied on C.passed on D.focused on

8.A.In fright B.In excitement C.In disappointment D.In relief

9.A.carrying out B.turning out C.putting out D.picking out

10.A.entrance B.gesture C.performance D.scene

11.A.spoke B.whispered C.sighed D.repeated

12.A.left B.right C.free D.strong

13.A.played B.performed C.added D.ended

14.A.Together B.Even C.Yet D.Still

15.A.amusingly B.angrily C.excitedly D.wonderfully

16.A.accomplish B.create C.ignore D.reject

17.A.and B.so C.but D.while

18.A.advice B.way C.music D.song

19.A.beautiful B.effective C.popular D.particular

20.A.watch B.listen C.think D.Operate