| 1. | 详细信息 |
|
There are many places worth visiting in the world. Here are some of the places that almost every person wants to see in their life. Santorini This is one of the most amazing places in the world. It is said to have been destroyed in the 16th century. It has been rebuilt and its beauty increases with every passing day. There are a lot of islands in Greece and sunbathing on any of these would be an unforgettable experience. The Capilano Suspension Bridge An amazing place to visit in the world is the Capilano Suspension Bridge. This bridge is located in Vancouver in British Columbia, a province of Canada. Its beauty appeals to visitors from all over the world. It's almost 140 meters long and 70 meters above the river. Rome Another beautiful place to visit is the ancient city of Rome in Italy. It is also known as the center of Western civilization. This city was founded in 753 BC. The Colosseum (罗马斗兽场), which is one of the world's most symbolic monuments, is also in Rome. The Taj Mahal It is also a good choice to visit the Taj Mahal in India. It is called the monument of love and built to show Mughal Emperor Shah Jeha's love for his wife. It is located on the south bank of the Yamuna River. Its ivory-white color attracts many tourists and it is one of the miracles of the Mughal art of building. 【1】What can visitors do in Santorini? A.Go sunbathing. B.Visit the monument of love. C.Climb the suspension bridge. D.Experience western civilization. 【2】To which country does the Capilano Suspension Bridge belong? A.Italy. B.Greece. C.England. D.Canada. 【3】What do we know about the Taj Mahal from the passage? A.Its roof is made of ivory. B.It is a typical Mughal style building. C.It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah as his tomb. D.It is located on the north bank of the Yamuna River. |
|
| 2. | 详细信息 |
|
The cola wars became a cultural phenomenon. Credit for that goes to Donald Kendall, PepsiCo's brilliant former boss, who died on September 19th aged 99. A gifted salesman, he rose quickly through the ranks from his start on the bottling line to become the firm's top sales and marketing executive at the young age of 35. Seven years later he was named CEO. In 1974 he invested in the Soviet Union, which allowed Pepsi to become the first Western product to be legally sold behind the iron curtain. By the time he resigned as boss in 1986, PepsiCo's sales had shot up nearly 40 times, to $ 7.6 billion. His legacy continues to shape the industry. Mr. Kendall offered a mix of strategic vision, principled leadership and marketing talent. Two years after taking charge he acquired Frito-Lay, a leading producer of snacks, giving PepsiCo an advantage of diversity that continues to this day. PepsiCo brought in $ 67 billion last year in sales compared to Coca-Cola's $ 37 billion. But his most famous move was the all-out marketing blitz (闪电战) against Coca-Cola, long the global market leader in non-alcoholic drinks. The two firms had competed for decades, but they mostly fought low-grade battles. Mr. Kendall changed that, by forcing both companies into an advertising arms race. In 1975 Coca-Cola spent around $ 25 million on advertising and PepsiCo some $18 million. By 1985 those figures had shot up to $ 72 million and $ 57 million, respectively. In 1995 Pepsi outspent Coke by $112 million to $ 82 million. This was a risky strategy for both cola competitors but it paid off by helping non-alcoholic drinks win a greater "share of throat". Last year Coca-Cola and PepsiCo remained in the leading position as usual. Also, the cola wars benefited both companies by turning them into "the world's best marketers". Today a decades-long addiction to cut-price quantity growth has been replaced by a focus on income and profits. 【1】What was Donald Kendall's first position in PepsiCo? A.CEO. B.A worker. C.A salesman. D.Marketing executive. 【2】What can we learn about Cola companies from the passage? A.PepsiCo has always been ahead of Coca-cola in sales. B.Coca-Cola preferred low-grade battles to marketing wars. C.Coca-Cola bought a snack firm to enrich its product diversity. D.PepsiCo spent $ 30 million more than Coca-cola in advertising in 1995. 【3】Why does the author list the figures in the fourth paragraph? A.To prove the success of both Cola companies in advertising products. B.To suggest both Cola companies spent too much money in advertising. C.To describe how PepsiCo got ahead of Coca-Cola in the fierce marketing wars. D.To confirm marketing wars between the Cola companies were a wise move. 【4】What is the passage mainly about? A.Donald Kendall was to blame for the cola cultural phenomenon. B.Donald Kendall was the most successful boss in PepsiCo history. C.Donald Kendall started the cola blitz wars and achieved great success. D.Donald Kendall's marketing strategies benefited both Cola companies. |
|
| 3. | 详细信息 |
|
Britain is the sixth fattest country within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). For more than a decade, several Conservative prime ministers have declared obesity a national emergency and promised to take thorough action, only to produce disappointing plans that fall far shy of what is required. It should not have taken a disease like Covid-19 to ram home the awful consequences of the UK's obesity. Obesity, as well as its associated conditions of diabetes and high blood pressure, is strongly associated with a higher risk of death from Covid-19 and will have undoubtedly been a factor in the UK having the highest Covid death rate in Europe. As the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson's experience of catching the virus and being admitted to ICU has reportedly resulted in a complete change in him, who has previously prided himself on his dislike to an over-controlling state. The government is expected to set out a new strategy this week, aimed at reducing obesity levels both in the next few months—ahead of a possible second wave of infections—and the longer term. This apparent change is welcome, but only if it results in a complete change in the government's approach, which doesn't rely on personal responsibility but on much tougher regulation, as with tobacco and alcohol. There is abundant evidence about what is needed to cut obesity and in recent years report after report, including from Public Health England and the former chief medical officer, have called for urgent action. Yet these calls were ignored by Conservative ministers who have seemingly put the food and drink industry's financial interests over the health of the nation. 【1】What have Conservative prime ministers done with obesity in the past ten years? A.They have denied it is a national emergency. B.They have called for immediate action on it. C.They have taken thorough steps to control it. D.They have made unsatisfying plans to reduce it. 【2】What does the underlined phrase "ram home" in the second paragraph probably mean? A.Make people rather tired of. B.Make people fully aware of. C.Make people highly skeptical of. D.Make people deeply ashamed of. 【3】What will the British government probably do next? A.It will probably issue a new strategy to cut obesity. B.It will probably lay less stress on financial interests. C.It will probably set stricter limits on tobacco and alcohol. D.It will probably take action to reduce Covid-19 death rate. 【4】What's the best title for the passage? A.Obesity, an Urgent Issue in the UK B.UK, a Country Suffering from Covid-19 C.UK, a Country Ready for a Complete Change D.Obesity, a Cause of Highest Covid Death Rate |
|
| 4. | 详细信息 |
|
Robots are getting better at doing human jobs. That's probably good for the economy—but there are some serious downsides, too. Machines are expected to displace about 20 million manufacturing jobs across the world over the next decade, according to a report released by Oxford Economics, a global forecasting and quantitative analysis firm. That means about 8.5% of the global manufacturing workforce could be displaced by robots. The report also notes that the move to robots tends to create new jobs as fast as it automates them; however, it could contribute to income inequality. The use of robots is on the rise: at this point, every new robot that is installed (安装) displaces 1.6 manufacturing workers on average, according to the Oxford Economic model. Robots are becoming cheaper than many human workers, in part because of the falling costs of machines. And they are increasingly capable of functioning in more complex processes and varied contexts. On top of that, the demand for manufactured goods is rising. One potential downsize to the robot revolution: automation could increase income inequality. "This great displacement will not be evenly distributed around the world, or within countries," according to the report. "Our research shows that the negative effects of robotization are disproportionately (不成比例地) felt in the lower-income regions compared with higher-income regions of the same country." The workers who drive knowledge and innovation within the manufacturing industry tend to be concentrated in larger cities, and those skills are harder to automate. That's why urban areas will deal better with the increased automation, according to the report. On the whole, the increased use of automation will likely create new jobs at a pace comparable to the jobs that will be lost, which cancels out fears about permanent job destruction, according to the Oxford study. That said, the poorer regions that are expected to lose the most jobs will probably not benefit equally from this new job creation due to a gap in skills. That will lead to increased income inequality between cities and rural areas, as well as between regions. 【1】What "downside" does the author mainly discuss? A.People will not be able to find jobs in the future. B.Robots will finally take the place of people. C.Displacement by robots will increase income inequality. D.Robots are becoming cheaper than many human workers. 【2】What do the workers need to do to compete with robots in the future? A.To make robots help them with the harder work. B.To improve their innovative ability and knowledge. C.To move to larger cities or more developed countries. D.To make their skills faster and easier to be automated. 【3】What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A.The increased use of automation will create more jobs. B.People needn't worry about permanent job destruction. C.The poorer countries will not benefit from automation. D.The income gap between cities and rural regions will widen. 【4】What can we conclude from the passage? A.Robots should be banned in the future because of the disadvantages. B.Robots can do more and better than humans in complicated processes. C.The increasing need for manufactured goods partly contributes to robotization. D.The negative effects of robotization will be evenly distributed around the world. |
|
| 5. | 详细信息 |
|
Life can be challenging for teens. They must deal with schoolwork, family life and friends at the same time to fit. Feeling of sadness, frustration and irritability are common. 【1】 Their negative feelings don't come and go. Instead, those intense feelings can point to a disease called depression—one that may require treatment. It's easy to think that depressed people simply feel sad or hopeless. For many teens that may be true. 【2】 Some kids withdraw from friends and family. Others respond with angry outbursts. Some teens may skip school or stop eating or sleeping. Teachers, parents or even a teen's close friends may find it hard to tell whether these behaviors are just part of being a teens or signs of something truly serious. Even depressed teens may not realize they have this problem. 【3】 More than three million Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced depression in 2019. However, a study by researchers at Harvard and Yale universities found that half of all teens with depression don't get help until they become adults. And only one in three will have been diagnosed by their doctor. 【4】 "I can only work with what you give me," Dee says, the mental-health professional in Lincoln, Neb. Dee says, peers should also seek for signs of depression. Keep an eye on your friends, she recommends. Watch for symptoms of isolation (孤立) or hopelessness. 【5】 Any of these behaviors could be a symptom of depression. Overall, knowing who—and how—to help is essential for successfully treating depression in teens. A.And the share of those affected is high. B.Some may start abusing alcohol or drugs. C.Teens should be honest with their answers. D.The problem is that depression in teens can be hard to spot. E.There is a link between mental illness and suicide in teens. F.But for some teens, those emotions take a more extreme turn. G.Even skipping classes can be a sign that something serious is going on. |
|
| 6. 完形填空 | 详细信息 |
|
Kids love percussion instruments (打击乐器). In truth, becoming a percussionist requires a great deal of __________ and practice. It was believed that one more thing was vital—a good sense of hearing. Dame Evelyn Glennie, __________, has proven that isn't always true. At age 8, Glennie began taking piano lessons, and she also began losing her hearing. She was totally deaf when she joined her school orchestra (管弦乐队) at 12. The moment Glennie saw the __________ in the percussion section, she knew that was where she __________. At 15, She __________ the Royal Academy of Music in London for a solo percussionist. However, never hearing of it, they were unsure about accepting her. Ever __________, she persuaded them to take her. Since Glennie made her first professional __________ in 1985, she has gained fame as the world's first fulltime solo percussionist and won many awards. When asked how she __________ the music, she says, "I use all my __________, especially sight, feeling and touch." Paying close attention to the __________ and relying on feeling the music, she performs in bare feet on a wooden platform, which __________ her to feel vibrations (震动) from the instruments through the floor. She is in __________ motion as she moves from one instrument to the next. She has become a(n) __________ wherever she performs. As a writer observed, "She was able to __________ disabilities aren't barriers. They're __________ to thinking differently." 【1】A.score B.skill C.research D.goal 【2】A.also B.ever C.still D.though 【3】A.restrictions B.instruments C.directions D.vehicles 【4】A.belonged B.adapted C.resisted D.wandered 【5】A.participated in B.attended to C.applied to D.took up 【6】A.disappointed B.excited C.annoyed D.determined 【7】A.appearance B.decision C.promise D.choice 【8】A.creates B.learns C.follows D.appreciates 【9】A.strengths B.senses C.imagination D.experience 【10】A.composer B.conductor C.audience D.assistant 【11】A.forces B.drives C.causes D.allows 【12】A.constant B.slow C.steady D.fierce 【13】A.contribution B.belief C.inspiration D.concern 【14】A.suspect B.admit C.prove D.expect 【15】A.ends B.solutions C.blocks D.doors |
|
| 7. | 详细信息 |
|
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。 Starting from Nov 1, 2020, people will be knocking on doors across the country to collect personal information. This is for the seventh national population census (人口普查). China 【1】 (conduct) a national survey every 10 years since the 1990s. 【2】 (track) down more than 1 billion Chinese citizens is by no means easy. This year, about 7 million staff will be needed to visit homes for registration work. New methods will also be used during this census, 【3】 (include) online information registration, 【4】 (apply) of electronic devices and big data, 【5】 will be convenient for people who are not living where they are 【6】 (official) registered, as well as those who do not want 【7】 (bother) by door-to-door surveys. The data is expected to give 【8】 full picture of the population. It provides support for making national development policies. The census has a large effect on our lives. For instance, areas with a high number of children may receive more funding for public schools. However, citizens' privacy concerns could be one of the 【9】 (big) challenges. Some may not be willing to give their personal information to census takers. In response to such concerns, Jiangsu's pilot work zone allowed residents to upload personal data on 【10】 own through WeChat. The data will be delivered directly to the National Bureau of Statistics through a WeChat program. |
|
| 8. 书面表达 | 详细信息 |
|
假定你是李华，你的好友Tony来信告诉你他因为数学成绩不好而烦恼，想停止学业去找工作。请根据以下提示给他回信： 1．对他的想法表示遗憾； 2．不同意他的想法并给出理由； 3．推荐提高成绩的方法。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
|
| 9. 书面表达 | 详细信息 |
|
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。 A few seconds remained and the score was tied. Players gathered near the goal. Suddenly Devin saw a clear opening to the goal. He struck the ball hard and held his breath as it flew toward the upper corner of the net. Goal! Three seconds later, the judge blew the whistle. Game over. "Championship game, here we come!" said Tara, slapping hands with Devin. "Can't wait till Thursday." Devin grinned. Thursday would be huge—the big soccer game in the afternoon, and the school's autumn concert in the evening. Ms. Poltis had chosen Devin to sing a song alone. "Great work," Coach said as the team gathered. "Be here by 6:30 on Thursday to warm up." "It's a night game," Coach explained. "Under the lights." Devin's heart sank. The concert was at 7:00. Same time as the game. He couldn't possibly do both. His teammates were super excited. They were on the edge of a title. He couldn't disappoint his team by skipping the game. That night, Devin lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. The lyrics struck him and he began to sing: "No matter how hard the struggle, I will never let you down..." He liked the song, and he appreciated how kind Ms. Poltis always was. Devin knew the words by heart, but the thought of singing alone made him tremble. Sometimes he was nervous about participating in sports, too, but that always went away as soon as a game started. He'd never sung a solo before. It was a relief to know he didn't have to now. The soccer game was a perfect excuse. But so was Ms. Poltis. It was long time before he fell asleep. 注意： （1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右； （2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1 The next morning, Devin went straight to the music room. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 On Thursday evening, Devin felt a little nervous to see so many people in the concert hall. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
|
