1 . In a bustling city in Arizona stood a high school where most of the students live in poverty. Among them were four sons of Mexican immigrants, Juan, Oscar, Luis, and Alfredo. These boys, coming from
With enthusiasm and energy, they started calling mechanical engineers for design help. They were
As they worked on their robot, the boys also faced personal challenges. Juan struggled with the weight of family responsibilities; Oscar
After a few test runs of their robot, they piled into a second-hand van to head to the competition. Upon entering the main pool area, they noticed the college teams wearing matching outfits, with robots sponsored by big companies. Feeling a bit nervous, the boys put the robot in the water for a test run.
However, instead of letting this
A.academic | B.relevant | C.humble | D.professional |
A.space | B.mechanics | C.research | D.ocean |
A.giant | B.industrial | C.underwater | D.local |
A.advised | B.forced | C.challenged | D.consulted |
A.Reliant on | B.Available to | C.Short of | D.Desperate for |
A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.Moreover | D.However |
A.tied | B.pieced | C.added | D.wrapped |
A.conquered | B.created | C.expressed | D.battled |
A.perfect | B.strange | C.slight | D.elegant |
A.With | B.Given | C.Despite | D.Besides |
A.Unfortunately | B.Basically | C.Actually | D.Consequently |
A.disagreement | B.failure | C.conflict | D.progress |
A.scaled | B.lowered | C.inserted | D.fed |
A.boring | B.confusing | C.wowing | D.motivating |
A.bravery | B.generosity | C.confidence | D.perseverance |
2 . About six months ago, I joined a gym. Every morning, there was one personal trainer there who practised at the same time that my little group did our
A couple of weeks ago, I was watching him do chin-ups (引体向上). He made them look
The next day when I was done with my workout, I asked him to spot me again. Again, I did two. Again, on Day 3 and so on. I thought it was a
If he had told me at the very beginning how
A.creating | B.training | C.maintaining | D.confusing |
A.determination | B.courage | C.patience | D.responsibility |
A.hold back | B.turn over | C.run out | D.give up |
A.motivated | B.satisfied | C.surprised | D.challenged |
A.unbelievable | B.balanced | C.helpful | D.effortless |
A.encouraged | B.forced | C.persuaded | D.ordered |
A.confidence | B.breath | C.strength | D.faith |
A.dragged | B.kicked | C.pushed | D.carried |
A.concern | B.chance | C.pressure | D.pity |
A.impressed | B.busy | C.bored | D.strict |
A.recalled | B.announced | C.explained | D.worried |
A.learned | B.practised | C.succeeded | D.checked |
A.complain | B.argue | C.add | D.repeat |
A.troublesome | B.obvious | C.disgusting | D.difficult |
A.So | B.And | C.Or | D.While |
3 . Like anything built by evolution, the human body has many downsides, teeth without exception. Adult humans only get one set of teeth, which must last about 60 years. However, a(n)
But in a paper published in Cell, Hannele Ruohola-Baker, a stem-cell biologist at the University of Washington, and her colleagues offer a possible
The first step was to work out how enamel is produced. As enamel-making cells, known as ameloblasts, disappear soon after a person’s adult teeth have finished growing, the researchers
For now, the work is more concept than a medical treatment. The next step is to boost enamel production further, with a view to
Stem-cell-based therapies are not the only ones heading to clinical trials. Another treatment, known as biomimetic repair, involves rebuilding the tooth crown using synthetic (人工合成的) proteins, which are similar, but not quite
It will take time for either technology to become reality. One question is how durable the enamel made by stem-cell-derived ameloblasts is. Another is how best to deliver the stem cells to a patient’s mouth. But these findings are
A.combination | B.absence | C.application | D.coincidence |
A.contains | B.coats | C.floats | D.fills |
A.procedure | B.alternative | C.variation | D.recipe |
A.opportunity | B.obligation | C.capacity | D.intention |
A.changeable | B.noticeable | C.complicated | D.practical |
A.appealed to | B.objected to | C.applied to | D.turned to |
A.Then | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Still |
A.Pleased by | B.Puzzled by | C.Armed with | D.Covered with |
A.transform into | B.break down | C.speed up | D.respond to |
A.exclusively | B.permanently | C.inevitably | D.eventually |
A.resemble | B.reform | C.regenerate | D.recycle |
A.identical | B.subject | C.relevant | D.unique |
A.accessible | B.diverse | C.durable | D.influential |
A.fulfilling | B.stimulating | C.initiating | D.promising |
A.Likewise | B.Furthermore | C.Nevertheless | D.Instead |
4 . Self-confidence: one’s belief that they can meet all the demands of a task. Some people are born with it, and everyone else is out of
One simple self-confidence builder is
Another way to
One of the ugliest enemies of self-confidence is
Facing your fears is another way to build self-confidence. You might have a(n)
Finally, showing kindness to others is a great way to build self-confidence. Showing kindness
A.luck | B.order | C.curiosity | D.habit |
A.updating | B.displaying | C.applying | D.practicing |
A.addictive | B.positive | C.independent | D.energetic |
A.links | B.influences | C.limits | D.stretches |
A.involve | B.ignore | C.identify | D.indicate |
A.shake | B.share | C.impact | D.inspire |
A.concentration | B.doubt | C.enthusiasm | D.embarrassment |
A.communicating | B.comparing | C.proving | D.exposing |
A.Moreover | B.Therefore | C.Instead | D.However |
A.flexible | B.intelligent | C.negative | D.humble |
A.grateful | B.respectful | C.responsible | D.regretful |
A.anxiety | B.talent | C.mood | D.occasion |
A.danger | B.occupation | C.safety | D.comfort |
A.informs | B.reminds | C.promises | D.confirms |
A.in all | B.in person | C.in turn | D.in addition |
5 . One summer midnight several years ago, standing outside a wooden cabin in Michigan River, I looked up. The sky was filled with thousands of stars, the sight of which was almost enough to make me, a non-believer, offer a word of
As a bat scientist, Eklof’s work on bats requires a specific kind of darkness—the
Excess light is incredibly
It is worth mentioning that middle-aged writer like Eklof can
The bottom line: We can change if we want to. Some of the solutions to light pollution— motion-detecting lights, shielded lights that do not
Right now it is hard to know what that middle way might look like. In 50 years, every city could be equipped with an array of programmed and
A.honour | B.gratitude | C.optimism | D.determination |
A.artificial | B.brilliant | C.faint | D.absolute |
A.achieved | B.distracted | C.enhanced | D.threatened |
A.resulting from | B.bringing about | C.judging by | D.contributing to |
A.decorated | B.restored | C.lit | D.faded |
A.effective | B.sensitive | C.positive | D.destructive |
A.scares | B.blows | C.pulls | D.turns |
A.accustomed | B.subject | C.available | D.restricted |
A.on duty | B.in turn | C.on time | D.in public |
A.stimulate | B.advocate | C.negotiate | D.account |
A.challenging | B.appealing | C.demanding | D.outstanding |
A.absorb | B.stretch | C.transform | D.reflect |
A.reach for | B.apply to | C.long for | D.adapt to |
A.Therefore | B.Furthermore | C.However | D.Instead |
A.fundamentally | B.scientifically | C.environmentally | D.economically |
6 . China becomes a world leader in clean technology by fighting environmental pollution, sharing experience.
Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environmental Programme, said he is
This is very
He believes that it’s time for the rest of the world to
For Solheim, who is also the former Norwegian Minister of the Environment and Minister of International Development, China’s achievements on the climate and environmental fronts all started with its fight against
“People wanted to see beautiful skies over their cities,” he told China Daily. “The
The latest
Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu told a news conference on Sept 15 that the country’s toughest measures and greatest progress on the ecological and environmental front have occurred in the last decade.
He said that
While poor air quality used to be a source of frequent public complaints, the average
About 87.5 percent of days last year were rated as having good air quality, up 6.3 percentage points from 2015, making China the country with the biggest
In the last decade, the
China has has legislated or revised roughly 30 laws and regulations, some of which focused on water resource protection, including the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law, which was modified in 2017, and the Yangtze River Protection Law, which
A.confused | B.impressed | C.obsessed | D.connected |
A.available | B.accessible | C.sustainable | D.substantial |
A.evident | B.attractive | C.invisible | D.unique |
A.donating | B.contributing | C.manufacturing | D.distributing |
A.fall behind | B.put forward | C.look up | D.catch up |
A.pollution | B.environment | C.ecology | D.emission |
A.probably | B.inevitably | C.incredibly | D.traditionally |
A.biological | B.advanced | C.far-reaching | D.green |
A.study | B.figures | C.technologies | D.innovation |
A.thanks to | B.despite | C.regardless of | D.other than |
A.height | B.length | C.concentration | D.weight |
A.obstacle | B.improvement | C.contribution | D.cultivation |
A.quality | B.flavor | C.deposit | D.proportion |
A.accounting | B.making | C.looking | D.applying |
A.took effect | B.took place | C.took to | D.took in |
7 . Once just a science fiction idea, VR (Virtual Reality) has now become more accessible than ever. Wear a pair of VR glass which is connected to your computer and you can
This new ‘
But surprisingly, it isn’t
VR is expected to change various different fields.
“If you have perfect virtual reality,
But the technology is still
When every new technology is first introduced, the technology itself is the driving force. But for it to really blend into people’s lives, meeting basic and practical needs should be the main aim.
1.A.touch | B.experience | C.possess | D.taste |
A.worthless | B.meaningless | C.limitless | D.restless |
A.market | B.reality | C.project | D.example |
A.based on | B.used to | C.focused on | D.attached to |
A.familiar | B.neutral | C.attracted | D.interested |
A.favourite | B.new | C.old | D.complex |
A.dropping | B.increasing | C.stable | D.same |
A.In this case | B.As a result | C.By contrast | D.For example |
A.after | B.when | C.before | D.once |
A.that | B.which | C.where | D.as |
A.hard | B.quick | C.easy | D.possible |
A.far from | B.more than | C.nothing but | D.much more |
A.pain | B.discomfort | C.tiredness | D.anxiety |
A.as | B.unless | C.since | D.although |
A.widely | B.initially | C.commonly | D.variously |
8 . Bees have evolved to be skilled living builders that can build things many times their size. Bees inspired Mirko Kovac, a roboticist to develop a way to improve the flexibility of 3D printing. A
In the latest edition of Nature, Dr Kovac describes a system of flying robots that is composed of two types of drones: builders and scanners. The builders carry the 3D-printing nozzle. The scanners are robots equipped with cameras that are
In the building process, builders and scanners carry out their respective tasks and
The researchers tested the system’s
The cylinders built by Dr Kovac’s robots successfully meet the requirements of the British building codes.
Because the flying robots can, in theory, operate anywhere, they could fix things in dangerous or otherwise
A.typical | B.latest | C.precise | D.popular |
A.part | B.characteristic | C.limitation | D.shortage |
A.suitable | B.responsible | C.famous | D.ready |
A.go on | B.work on | C.take turns | D.contribute to |
A.massive | B.stable | C.strong | D.flexible |
A.makes | B.improves | C.inspects | D.continues |
A.misguidance | B.imbalance | C.misuse | D.imperfection |
A.changing | B.supervising | C.arranging | D.measuring |
A.features | B.weaknesses | C.capabilities | D.responses |
A.Moreover | B.Meanwhile | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.Because | B.While | C.If | D.After |
A.remote | B.unavailable | C.inaccessible | D.deserted |
A.spot | B.squeeze | C.replace | D.remove |
A.inquired | B.intended | C.expanded | D.assigned |
A.vague | B.demanding | C.distant | D.potential |
9 . According to a survey conducted by wenjuan.com for the China Youth Daily, 71.0 percent of the 1,538 people polled said they watched short videos on a
This appeal for external aids to help
Another recent survey of juveniles found 65.6 percent of them have watched short videos, and 20 percent of them just couldn’t stop watching.
For as you click on those seemingly
You never have a chance to get
Respondents do believe some videos could be useful by teaching you how to cook, how to apply make-up, practice wellness, or buy things. There was even an alleged (声称但未经证实的) telecom fraudster publicizing his
It is shocking to realize that a published video itself would have
So it is natural that 36.7 percent of the respondents in the wenjuan.com survey cited the issue of false and misleading content in short videos as an issue, and relevant authorities should have stepped in long ago to
Yes, juvenile-only modes have been
A.regular | B.personal | C.social | D.satisfied |
A.signals | B.innovation | C.alerts | D.clues |
A.kick | B.develop | C.foster | D.deprive |
A.with | B.under | C.through | D.without |
A.attractive | B.unharmful | C.meaningful | D.popular |
A.speed | B.succession | C.transition | D.movement |
A.thrilled | B.horrified | C.bored | D.delighted |
A.expecting | B.growing | C.addicting | D.foreseeing |
A.competence | B.identification | C.enthusiasm | D.willingness |
A.automatically | B.consciously | C.insanely | D.likely |
A.ignoring | B.predicting | C.meditating | D.regarding |
A.represent | B.address | C.interfere | D.stress |
A.on schedule | B.out of order | C.in place | D.in need |
A.In fact | B.For example | C.Therefore | D.Instead |
A.focus on | B.live without | C.give way to | D.put aside |
10 . The first attempt of even the most talented artists, musicians, and writers is seldom a masterpiece, If you consider your drafts as dress rehearsals (彩排), or tryouts, revising will seem a natural part of the writing
A.process | B.style | C.career | D.technique |
A.in particular | B.for example | C.in other words | D.as a result |
A.rejected | B.skipped | C.replaced | D.undergone |
A.rewrote | B.released | C.recorded | D.reserved |
A.addition | B.contrast | C.opposition | D.response |
A.fresh | B.ambitious | C.fixed | D.familiar |
A.However | B.Instead | C.Moreover | D.Therefore |
A.discuss | B.cover | C.switch | D.exhaust |
A.rearranging | B.drafting | C.performing | D.training |
A.director | B.master | C.audience | D.visitor |
A.valuable | B.personal | C.basic | D.delicate |
A.mixing | B.weakening | C.assessing | D.maintaining |
A.amazing | B.clear | C.unique | D.bright |
A.information | B.evidence | C.angles | D.hints |
A.uninteresting | B.unnecessary | C.flexible | D.final |