1 . The summer after my freshman year college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I
When I started, it was very clear that I was not
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always
A.funniest | B.worst | C.hardest | D.lightest |
A.energy | B.motivation | C.wisdom | D.ambition |
A.questionnaires | B.surveys | C.certifications | D.applications |
A.exactly | B.absolutely | C.partly | D.doubtfully |
A.explain | B.claim | C.interpret | D.offer |
A.signed up | B.applied to | C.checked in | D.headed for |
A.interview | B.graduation | C.arrangement | D.performance |
A.surprised | B.disappointed | C.excited | D.worried |
A.skilled | B.frightened | C.patient | D.satisfied |
A.avoided | B.abandoned | C.postponed | D.forgot |
A.spend | B.last | C.continue | D.wait |
A.ideas | B.expectations | C.jobs | D.instructions |
A.sold | B.produced | C.kept | D.recommended |
A.confirmed | B.received | C.guaranteed | D.become |
A.confidence | B.importance | C.expectation | D.hope |
2 . How to improve your home’s energy efficiency
Ensuring that your home is energy-efficient possibly keeps your bills right down and helps you play your part in the fight against climate change.
Insulate (使隔热) your loft
Most of your home’s wasted energy will attempt to escape through your roof. To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your loft insulated.
By investing in a top-of-the-line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into an extra of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions. When choosing a new boiler, give precedence(优先) to those that fall in or near the “A” category. Whatever you do, just don’t slip towards the lower end of the scale.
Fit double glazing(双层玻璃)
Keep an eye on your energy consumption
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action with regards to being less wasteful and more resourceful. This means that you should make a conscious effort to keep an eye on your energy consumption.
A.Update your boiler |
B.Maximize the boiler |
C.To assist you in rising to this challenge |
D.Taking such action may demand some cost in advance |
E.Double-glazed windows will increase your energy consumption |
F.Take these steps, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home |
G.Double glazing will make a massive difference to your annual energy bills |
Putian wood carving, one of the four well-known
Zheng Chunhui, Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu are three
Putian city is home
4 . I’m not a good traveler. Without curiosity to get out and
It would be kind to say that I have a low sense of
South Africa was the biggest surprise. I had never really
Once I was
I’ve always been a very
A.exercise | B.experiment | C.explore | D.research |
A.dangerous | B.painful | C.suitable | D.enjoyable |
A.nervous | B.happy | C.angry | D.curious |
A.humor | B.adventure | C.direction | D.responsibility |
A.excited | B.serious | C.disturbed | D.hesitant |
A.plans | B.dates | C.boundaries | D.projects |
A.surprise | B.introduce | C.express | D.teach |
A.refused | B.failed | C.feared | D.wanted |
A.actually | B.usually | C.mainly | D.hardly |
A.respect | B.appetite | C.passion | D.understanding |
A.attracted | B.encountered | C.missed | D.helped |
A.patient | B.brave | C.shy | D.generous |
A.wonderful | B.tiring | C.boring | D.different |
A.build up | B.brush off | C.catch sight of | D.run away from |
A.accept | B.develop | C.find | D.lose |
1. What did the speaker’s father think of his last job?
A.Satisfactory. | B.Just so-so. | C.Disappointing. |
A.She advised him to be optimistic. |
B.She spent less of her pocket money. |
C.She worked part-time. |
A.Refuse the speaker’s help. |
B.Start his own business. |
C.Get a job in another company. |
1. Why is the woman in Japan?
A.To study. | B.To travel. | C.To work. |
A.Having their own time. | B.Doing a lot of sightseeing. | C.Saving much more money. |
A.France. | B.Malaysia. | C.China. |
A.Choosing a travel destination. |
B.Making a travelling plan. |
C.Travelling alone. |
1. What did the woman do just now?
A.She did some cleaning. | B.She watched a movie. | C.She moved the shoe shelf. |
A.He’s fat with brown hair. | B.He’s very humorous. | C.He’s young and tall. |
A.Favorably. | B.Casually. | C.Angrily. |
8 . Born in Anhui Province, Tao Xingzhi (October18, 1891-July 25, 1946) was one of the greatest educationalists, social activists and patriots in modern China. When he was young, Tao lived in a poverty-stricken area and had witnessed miserable life of Chinese people, especially that of the peasants who accounted for 80% of the nation’s population, under the suppression of foreign invaders (外国侵略者的压迫) at that time.
After graduating from Nanjing University as the top student with the highest scores in all courses, Tao set out for the US to further his education. At first, he studied politics in University of Illinois but soon he found that politics offered no help for saving the country, and then he changed his major into education.
Six-year experience abroad let Tao Xingzhi come to realize the sharp contrast between China and developed countries, and drove him to make up his mind to change the situation in China. Tao declined a number of invitations from many famous universities and gave up high salaries as a college professor. Instead, he set up Xiaozhuang Normal School in the countryside of Nanjing to develop educational cause in rural areas. When he returned to China from Japan in 1939, Tao set up Yu Cai School in Sichuan Province for the kids who lost their family in Anti-Japanese War (抗日战争). He picked out those with special talents and trained them to be useful men for the nation. Zhou Enlai, former Chinese premier, once paid a visit to this school and gave a high praise.
As an educationalist, Tao devoted his entire life to the educational-cause for Chinese. Quite different from other major educationalists at that time, Tao carried out life education and said that “life education means an education of life, by life and for life”. Because of overtoil (积劳成疾), he died on July 25, 1946 in Shanghai. Chairman Mao praised him as “a great educationalist for the people”. In memory of this great man, Tao Xingzhi Museum was built in Shanghai in 1986.
1. The underlined phrase “accounted for” in the first paragraph has the same meaning of the phrase “______”.A.depended on | B.took up | C.carried out | D.put off |
A.Mr Tao returned from Japan to China |
B.Mr Tao set up Yu Cai School in Sichuan Province |
C.Mr Tao picked out some with special talents and trained them |
D.Mr Tao established Xiaozhuang Normal School in Nanjing |
A.Tao Xingzhi’s great contribution | B.Tao Xingzhi’s diseases |
C.Tao Xingzhi’s daily life | D.Tao Xingzhi’s educational theories |
A.a tourist website | B.an entertainment website |
C.an educational website· | D.a scientific research website |
9 . My family always had some sort of animal around, but none of them were truly mine. My parents didn’t permit me to
Every Friday I would clean out his bowl. I found myself
One day, I came home from school and headed to my room to
My mom walked into my room. I turned around as tears started to well in my eyes. “Mommy, George d…d…died.” With that
Suddenly, I realized that George hadn’t just
A.draw | B.imagine | C.have | D.share |
A.doubtful | B.excited | C.surprised | D.afraid |
A.toy | B.mind | C.time | D.pet |
A.take care of | B.make use of | C.get hold of | D.look forward to |
A.reading out | B.putting away | C.turning down | D.showing off |
A.replaced | B.recognized | C.affected | D.needed |
A.feed | B.save | C.impress | D.find |
A.basic | B.terrible | C.funny | D.familiar |
A.dropped | B.emptied | C.hid | D.checked |
A.common | B.last | C.extra | D.new |
A.left | B.reminded | C.defeated | D.chosen |
A.preference | B.independence | C.difficulty | D.responsibility |
A.safe | B.good | C.sorry | D.tired |
A.agreement | B.treatment | C.disappointment | D.achievement |
A.Otherwise | B.Besides | C.However | D.Therefore |
10 . When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity(强度) of the storm. Karen is 84 years old and depends on a wheelchair to get around because she is missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she refused.
Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks of one another. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently(猛烈地) outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action.
First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current (水流), and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies(自拍) to show his worried family that he was okay.
Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a short period of time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears!
“If it would’ve been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t be here,” Johnny said.“She’s never been happier to see me.”
Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections(感染) she got in the water. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here.
1. Why did Karen decide to stay in her house when Hurricane Ian came?A.She had nowhere to go. |
B.She was too old to move. |
C.She thought the storm was not violent. |
D.She lost her wheelchair and was unable to leave. |
A.To record his swimming trip. | B.To show off his swimming skills. |
C.To warn other rescuers of danger. | D.To report his safety to his family. |
A.By shouting. | B.Over the phone. |
C.Through e-mail. | D.With other’s help. |
A.Curious. | B.Frightened. | C.Confused. | D.Relieved. |