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Common ___________ of diabetes are weight loss and fatigue. A. diagnosis B. prescription C. symbols D. symptoms |
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California has introduced tough new standards for harmful _________from vehicles. A.emissions B.permission C.transmission D.admissions |
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Karen looks greatly curvaceous in that velvet dress. She’s got a thin ________. A. wrist B. hip C. thigh D. waist |
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Some people believe that with joint efforts we can ________ all the diseases from the world and life expectancy will become limitless. A.execute B.exaggerate C.erect D.eradicate |
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He struggled through a few games but a ________knee indicated his problems were not over. A.swollen B.swell C.swear D.swearing |
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The program will _________your passwords each time you begin to type them. A. autograph B. autocomplete C. automobile D. automatic |
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______________, an English engineer and computer scientist, is best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web. A. Henry Wolfson B. Timothy Berners Lee C. Auguste Bartholdi D. Stuart Page |
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What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he ___________ it better. A. need have done B. must have done C. can have done D. might have done |
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On 15 April 2019, shortly before 18:40 CEST(Central European Summer Time), a fire broke out in ___________, causing considerable damage to the building. A.the Statue of Liberty B.Notre-Dame Cathedral C.the Summer Palace D.the Eiffel Tower |
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_________, which is ideal for people who suffer from frequent headaches, memory failures, anxiety, backache, and loss of concentration, is a practice to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. A. Meditation B. Coasteering C. Street dance D. Chinese martial arts |
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Which one of the items are NOT included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule? A.a tape measure B.newsreel C.an alarm clock D.a memory stick |
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We saw a new play at the theatre, ______________ we had supper at a restaurant. A. after which B. which after C. then which D. and that after |
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This time next year, we _________ on a beach somewhere in Brazil. A. will lie B. will have lay C. will be lying D. will be laying |
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My dad still doesn’t have a driving license. He _____________ his driving test seven times! A. has failed B. failed C. had failed D. fails |
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Vertical farms have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need to create additional farmland, for it is estimated that by the year 2050, the world's population __________ by 30 billion and close to 80% will live in urban areas. A. will be increasing B. will increase C. will have increased D. has increased |
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Complete the passage with appropriate words or the correct form of the words in brackets. A Capsule Fails the Test of Time The US state of Oklahoma, the 48th state in the Union, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. In a year full of official 【1】(celebrate), one event in June attracted spectators and media from all around the world. On 15 June 2007, thousands of people gathered in Tulsa to watch the unearthing of a time capsule that had been buried half a century earlier. There was a feeling of 【2】(excite) in the air. As well as 【3】(wait) to see the time capsule, the crowd was also waiting to find out who had won a competition which 【4】(launch) when the capsule was buried 50 years earlier. The time capsule was a large concrete box. People said it was strong 【5】 to survive a nuclear strike. It had to be large and strong, because it contained a car: a brand new 1957 Plymouth Belvedere. Inside the car 【6】(be) lots of everyday items from the 1950s. For example, there was a can of petrol and a case of beer in the boot. In the glove box was a handbag 【7】(contain) a lipstick and other small items considered 【8】(essence) for a ‘typical’ woman in the 1950s. Before the capsule was buried, officials ran a competition. Entrants had to guess what the population of Tulsa would be in 2007. The organizers recorded all the guesses and saved 【9】 on a roll of microfilm. The microfilm was placed in the Plymouth Belvedere. The organizers’ idea was that 【10】 the time capsule was opened in 2007, the winner would be announced – and he or she (or his or her hers) would win the entire contents of the time capsule, plus the contents of the savings account. |
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets. 【1】We know each other a little better, so we get along fine. (now that) ___________________________________________ get along fine. 【2】There was a hard layer of rock beneath the soil. The rescue operations progressed slowly. (If) _______________________________________________________ quickly. 【3】As soon as they arrived in England, the tourists were taken to the Buckingham Palace by train. (On) ___________________________________________________ by train. 【4】Mr. Smith is a famous geneticist. I have learned a lot from him. (whom) Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________. 【5】We are hoping that everyone can pass the exam. (fingers) ____________________________________ everyone can pass the exam. |
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A degree in what? How many people in the world have a university degree in enigmatology? Well, not many. As a matter of fact, the number of enigmatology graduates in the whole world is just one: a man whose job it is to design puzzles for newspapers and magazines. American Will Shortz is an author and crossword editor. He has worked on over a hundred books, and he owns the world’s largest collection of puzzle books and magazines. The oldest title in his collection was published in 1545! And because his work is also his hobby, he has always been interested in learning as much as possible about the subject. Obviously, because he is the only enigmatologist in the world, there were no university professors who could teach him an established course of studies. He did not go to lectures and classes like his fellow students. Shortz designed his own research programme, which the university accepted, and he completed his course and received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1974. So the question remains, what exactly is enigmatology? It is the study of puzzles: their types, their history, and their popularity. It’s a mixture of history, maths, logic and cultural studies. There were some people who criticized the university for offering a course in such a strange subject, and they were also critical of Shortz, claiming that he had taken advantage of Indiana University’s flexibility. But Shortz has his fans too, such as the former US president Bill Clinton. He sent Shortz a personal note on his 50th birthday because he loves the New York Times crossword, which Shortz edits. Shortz has also been a guest on several television shows, including an episode of the famous cartoon The Simpsons, and the comedy series How I Met Your Mother, where he played himself. 【1】Which of the statement is true according to the text? A. Shortz’s occupation is to write puzzles for university graduates. B. Shortz has worked on all the titles in his collection. C. Shortz did original research and graduated from an American university. D. Bill Clinton sent Shortz a note on his birthday because they’re friends. 【2】What is the author’s attitude towards Shortz? A. Indifferent. B. Neutral. C. Praising. D. Criticizing. |
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Differences inside our bodies Did you know that people who live in different parts of China have different habits and preferences? For example, people from southern China prefer to eat vegetables, while people from north China like to eat meat. But what causes these differences? According to a new study published in the journal Cell in October, gene variations might be responsible for these differences, Xinhua reported. In the study, researchers from Chinese genome-sequencing (基因组测序) firm BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women. The women came from 31 provinces and comprised 36 ethnic minority groups. The researchers found that there are six gene frequencies that are different among people from both northern and southern China. They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have evolved, affecting their food preferences, immunities to illness and physical traits, the New York Times reported. The researchers reported that a variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people than it is in southern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids (脂肪酸), which suggests a diet that is rich in meat. According to Xinhua, this is due to climate differences. Northern China is at a higher latitude, which means it’s cold and dry throughout the whole year. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat. The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southern China carry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. This is because malaria was once quite common in southern China. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more vulnerable to certain blood-borne illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them. Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax (耳屎), less body odor and fewer sweat secretions (分泌), The New York Times reported. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not evolve in their population. 【1】What’s this passage mainly about? A. A study of the genes of Chinese minority groups. B. Habits of people from different regions of China. C. Differences in the genes of people from different parts of China. D. Physical differences between northerners and southerners. 【2】A variation of the gene FADS2 can help our body ________. A. store fat B. digest meat C. fight disease D. control sweat 【3】The underlined word “comprised” is closest in meaning to ________. A. consisted of B. compared to C. completed D. started with 【4】According to the passage, most northerners in China ________. a. tend to have less disease like malaria b. have less body odor c. catch blood-borne illnesses easily d. sweat less frequently A. ab B. bc C. bd D. cd |
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Could the Futuristic Traveling Tube Become a Reality? It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie or a silly cartoon: a futuristic traveling tube that can quickly shoot people wherever they want to go, inside a tiny pod. But this may be just around the corner for people looking for a faster, easier, and cheaper-than-ever way to travel. South African-American inventor and billionaire Elon Musk, who, in the past, has worked on both private space flight and electric cars, recently announced he has been working on the design of this traveling tube, which could forever change the way we travel the world. In an interview, Musk described the new tube as a fifth kind of transportation. “We have planes, trains, automobiles, and boats,” he explained. “What if there was a fifth mode? I have a name for it, it’s called the Hyperloop.” The Hyperloop would have the power to cut back on travel time between major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, which is what inspired Musk to design the Hyperloop in the first place. Musk stated in an interview that he actually came up with the idea for the Hyperloop while thinking about the train that takes people between Los Angeles and San Francisco—it is known for being one of the slowest in the country. “This system I have in mind...can never crash, is immune to weather, it goes three or four times faster than the bullet train…it goes an average speed of twice what an aircraft would do,” explained Musk. “You would go from downtown L. A. to downtown San Francisco in under 30 minutes,” he added. “It would cost you much less than an air ticket and less than any other mode of transport.” People using the Hyperloop would shoot around in pods, which are each just over six-and-a-half feet across, and the pods would travel through tubes located either above ground or under water, though Musk has not yet released his final design drawings. Additionally, Musk believes the Hyperloop could be completely powered by the sun—making it more environmentally friendly than cars, airplanes, or train systems. Someday it could possibly move people between the East and West Coasts of the United States in less than an hour, which is faster than any other mode of transportation that exists. Eventually, the Hyperloop would be able to move people around the world. 【1】What does this passage describe? A.A traveling tube that could help people get around in the future. B.The costs of building traveling tubes around the world. C.The damage that cars, planes, and trains do to the environment. D.The reasons that people are looking for a cheaper-than-ever way to travel. 【2】If built, the Hyperloop would be faster than any other type of transportation. Why? A.People using the Hyperloop would travel in pods that are about six-and-a-half feet across. B.The Hyperloop is being designed to travel at twice the speed of an airplane. C.Right now people can fly, drive, or take a train to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco. D.Inventors in other countries are working on technology similar to the Hyperloop. 【3】Why might people want to use the Hyperloop instead of other kinds of transportation? A.People with motion sickness might not be able to handle the Hyperloop. B.People are tired of using the same four kinds of transportation over and over. C.The Hyperloop could take people to places where planes and trains do not go. D.People would not have to pay as much to use the Hyperloop. 【4】What is this passage mainly about? A.Science fiction movies and cartoons featuring futuristic traveling tubes with tiny pods. B.The interest that inventor Elon Musk has in private space flight and electric cars. C.Why the train between Los Angeles and San Francisco is one of the slowest in the country. D.A tube that could make travel in the future easier, faster, and cheaper. |
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Tribute can go to anything Since 1927, Time has chosen to profile a person or group and feature them on its front page.【1】. Here are three of the Time’ magazine’s more unconventional choices: “The Computer”, 1982 At the start of the 1980s, home computing was just starting to take off, with companies like Sinclair and Apple releasing consumer-focused machines to the masses. 【2】– they were mainly only useful for word processing or extremely basic gaming – at the time they were new, exciting and exotic. “This sweetheart here, this little baby, looks like any ordinary machine, isn’t that so? 【3】 Comes with new words too: RAM and ROM,” wrote Time. “You”, 2006 In the age when sites like YouTube and Facebook were in their new and had not developed very much, Time named those who created and uploaded “user-generated content” onto such websites as its choice of the year. 【4】, with a writer for The Atlantic later remarking: “Is anyone out there not sick of people ironically listing ‘Time Person of the Year, 2006’ in Twitter bios – a reference to the gimmicky(巧妙手法的) selection of ‘You’ that year? Didn’t think so.” “Endangered Earth”, 1989 During a period of heightened awareness of global warming and climate change, 【5】 This led to an environmental action plan being later published after Time invited a team of environmental experts and policymakers to an environmental conference it organized. A. This created chaos B. A mess of screws and buttons, a whole heap of plastic. C. While the PCs of the early ’80s were primitive compared to today’s D. The decision drew mainly confused and negative feedback from the public and media E. Time featured Earth as its “Planet of the Year”. F. Other than people, objects have made it to front page too. G. But it’s not always people that make the front cover. |
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Abbey Ahern, 34, who lives in Oklahoma, was devastated when she was _______at her 19-week scan that her daughter had the _______ illness anencephaly (先天无脑畸形) which meant she would not live beyond a few _______. According to the National Institutes of Health, the defect means the baby has an _______ brain and incomplete skull. Approximately one in 10,000 babies in the US are born with anencephaly, most of which result _______ miscarriage.(流产). As a result, Abbey and her pilot husband Robert, also 34, decided to have a _______ birth in the next few hours so that they could spend time with their daughter and _______ her organs - making Annie the first infant _______ donor in the state. _______ they asked the doctor for the gender of their unborn child and decided to name her ____________ the spot. They named her easily: Annie, which means, "grace." Abbey said: ‘____________ a terminally-ill baby to ____________ was by far the most difficult thing I have ever done... For us, even in the midst of our terrible ____________ we were able to see so much ____________.’ The family spent just 14 hours and 58 minutes with Annie before she ____________away. Her ____________ were not viable for transplant ____________ her oxygen levels were too low - which Abbey said was 'disappointing' - but they were able to donate her heart valves（瓣膜） and some of her organs could be used for ____________. She said: 'Annie's story is one of ____________. I think it shows people that in the midst of ____________, there can be beauty. 【1】A.told B.learned C.said D.heard 【2】A.dead B.early C.terminal D.weak 【3】A.days B.hours C.years D.months 【4】A.healthy B.unfit C.ill D.underdeveloped 【5】A.in B.to C.for D.from 【6】A.dead B.new C.live D.usual 【7】A.donate B.give C.present D.remove 【8】A.baby B.small C.fresh D.newborn 【9】A.Afterwards B.Since C.From that time on D.Finally 【10】A.on B.in C.for D.at 【11】A.holding B.carrying C.taking D.bringing 【12】A.due B.term C.birth D.live 【13】A.sadness B.heart-broken C.heartbreak D.silence 【14】A.humanity B.light C.truth D.beauty 【15】A.went B.flew C.crossed D.passed 【16】A.heart B.organs C.body D.eyes 【17】A.while B.so C.because D.thus 【18】A.research B.learning C.hospitals D.transplant 【19】A.miracle B.persistency C.faith D.hope 【20】A.tragedy B.obstacle C.hardship D.forgiveness |
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Imagine you are burying a time capsule for the people who will open it 1000 years from now. You are going to write a letter to your future friends. Include the following information in about 120 words: 1. When and why you are burying the time capsule 2. An explanation of your choice of items: Choose at least one item for each category A-C below: A Culture (music, literature, etc.) B Technology C Home life 3. One or two problems the world is facing today Dear future friends, My name is Li Hua._________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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