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1、IL Grammar and vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits ea

2、ch blank.Its OK Not to Be OKEvery now and then, you are probably told not to give up when things get difficult. But at what point can we feel that its OK to give up? Sometimes, giving up can be a thoughtful and brave decision. If you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and i

3、t is holding 21 down, find a way to take a break, 22 (remember) that you can always give up when you hit your limit and start over when you feel ready again.Simone Biles, with a 23 (combine) total of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals, got a case of the twisties at the Olympics in Tokyo last y

4、ear. This means that when doing flips (空翻)or twists, the worlds greatest gymnast had a hard time figuring out 24 the ground was. So, she told the world she wasnt going to compete 25 she knew her limits. If she had pushed herself at all costs, she might have ended up with a lifelong injury. Instead,

5、she knew when 26 (tell) people she wasnt OK.As a four-time Grand Slam winner at the age of 23 the Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka27 (drop) out of the 2021 French Open. She announced that she needed a break 28 the spotlight to work on her mental health. In a TIME magazine interview before the Olym

6、pics, she said, “I do hope that people 29 relate and understand its OK to not be OK, and ifs OK to talk about it. There are people 30 experiences are inspiring, and there is usually light at the end of any tunnel79Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each w

7、ord can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. justify B. trend C. theory D. restricted E. diversifyingF. obviously G. termed H. climate L suddenly J. seeking K. evidentThe Lipstick EffectIn 2020, the world was plunged into an economic downturn as the COVID-19 pandemic

8、caused widespread closures to businesses. Under these circumstances, millions of people 31 found themselves facing financial insecurity. During such times of economic hardship, one may naturally expect that consumer markets will see a decline in expenditure, as people everywhere feel 32一 to making o

9、nly “essential“ purchases. However, a curious phenomenon known as the “lipstick effect” can often be observed.The lipstick effect refers to the phenomenon of consumers spending on small luxury goods.在古代，二十四节气(the 24 solar terms)指导农民预测冷暖，春种秋收，如今其魅力依 然如故。(asas)(汉译英)VL Guided Writing. Directions: Write

10、 an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是明启中学学生李华，你校英语广播站计划在每周五中午开设名为“Talk and Talk” 的栏目，目前正在招募主持人。请给广播站负责人Mr.Li写一封信，应聘这一岗位。信中需 包含以下内容：1)应聘的理由；2)专栏内容的策划。even when an economic depression occurs. This phenomenon was 33 the lipstick effect” in 20

11、01 by Leonard Lauder, chairman of luxury cosmetic company Estee Lauder. He had not only witnessed the phenomenon at work but also realized that it was especially 34 in the case of lipstick and other cosmetic products.So, how exactly do consumers who are short of cash 35 making such purchases? First

12、and perhaps most 36. consumers may simply wish to give themselves treats now and againto provide distractions from their financial insecurity. Another 37 has to do with labour markets. Specifically, during the economic depression, job seeking tends to become more competitive. Thus, people 38 employm

13、ent may perceive a need to spend money on certain products to improve their physical appearance. By using products such as lipstick, they may feel more confident during job interviews.Whatever the causes of the lipstick effect, this phenomenon is no short-lived 39, Duringthe global depression of 200

14、7-2009, sales of cosmetic in the United States increased by around 5%. Based on such data, it seems that even in the current insecure economic 40, the luxurycosmetics industry is one that will be sticking around.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage th

15、ere are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The human memory is phenomenally strong. It also has a habit of getting things badly wrong. According to Jonathan Hancock our memory expert, faulty memories can be 41 revealing.J

16、ust last week. 42 my wife and I were discussing how wed chosen our youngest sons name. I had a 43 memory of us writing out a list of possible names, but stopping after just a fbw because wed spotted one we both loved.My wife 44. In her memory, wed had a much longer list, and gone back and chosenone

17、from the middle of the list.So we dug out the piece of paper wed used-and found that wed actually done something completely 45 to choose Nates name.Memory mistakes happen on a larger scale, too. The Mandela EfTecf9 is when lots of people have confident recollections that turn out to be 46. It was na

18、med by researchers who werediscussing their strong memories of Nelson Mandelas death in prison-when he actually lived for 23 years after his 47.There are plenty of other examples of this phenomenon. If youre sure that you remember seeing the Monopoly Man wearing a spyglass, for instance, or hearing

19、a wicked queen say Mirror, mirror on the wall J youve 48 it yourself (he doesnt, and she says, “Magic mirror on the wall 49)So whafs going on? Well, for starters, memory often works by 50, and similar bits ofinformation can overlap in our brains. Were also good at filling in the blanks, with details

20、 that are logical but untrue. Whafs more, whenever we run through a memory, we make it stronger一 51 any bits that were wrong.But theres plenty of good news here, too.Everyone misremembers. We shouldnt be too hard on ourselves when we make mistakes. The mental associations that sometimes lead to 52 c

21、an also help us to find information otherwise difficult to locate.If you witnessedB. finallyB. separation B. regardingB. trialsB. strugglingre53 with someones name, try thinking of things you associate with them, andsee if your brain gets the push it needs.Discussing your memories is great mental ex

22、ercise. It highlights strengths and weaknesses, and lets you learn tips from others.54 memories often builds a much more accurate picture. That was certainly true for my wife and me.Make sure to remember that remembering is a creative 55: mind-blowingly powerful,and also likely to41. A. subsequently

23、42. A. on the contrary way43. A. faint44. A. inferred disagreed45. A. different contradictory46. A. wrong47. A. rejection movement48. A. experienced49. A. though otherwise50. A. conservation association51. A. excluding considering52. A. errors53. A. competingmake mistakes.D. instantlyD. by theD. viv

24、idD.D.D. rightD.D.spreadD.D.D.D. dataD.B. extremelyB. for exampleB. smartB. hesitatedB. subjectiveB. consistentB. releaseC.rarelyC. in additionC. painfulC. confirmedC. primitiveC. substantialC. imprisonmentC. anticipatedC. insteadC. facilitationC. includingC. factsC. correspondingexchanging54 A. Att

25、ainingB. BoostingC. PerceivingD.ComparingA. componentB. phaseC. outcomeD. processSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unflnished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best

26、 according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)A rare 765-year-old gold coin found on farm land in Devon in south-west England is expected to sell for up to half a million pounds at auction. It is believed that the coin was made more than 750 years ago, during the rule of t

27、he English King Henry III. It is one of only eight known to exist.Featuring a picture of King Henry III on one side and a cross and roses on the other, the coin is around 2.5 centimetres across. It was made with gold that came from north Africa. It was found in September last year by a detectorist (

28、someone who looks for items buried underground using a metal detector) in Hemyock village. The detectorist had no idea how rare the coin was until he posted a photo of it on social media, where it was spotted by a history expert.The finder, who doesnt want to be named, was told to take the coin to t

29、he British Museum, where it was confirmed that the coin was very rare. According to the law, the finder is allowed to keep it because its a single coin and not part of a bigger haul but he has decided to sell it. He told the BBC, “The coin was found in an unappealing field and could quite easily hav

30、e never been recovered. Now it is protected fbr future generations to enjoy.”The coin is especially valuable because it was one of Englands first gold coins. The countrys coins were made of silver until King Henry III, who ruled from 1216 until his death in 1272, introduced gold ones with his pictur

31、e on them.Professor David Carpenter at Kings College London, has traced the coin back to a man called John de Hidon, who was the lord of Hemyock Manor. Carpenter thinks the coin may have fallen out of someones pocket-either de Hidon himself or one of his staff.55. The correct order of the events tha

32、t happened is.The value of the coin was confirmed.A coin was unearthed in the field.The coin was on display at the British Museum.The coin was intended for sale.The coin caught the attention of a history expert.A.B.C.C.D.Which of the following aspects is mentioned about the coin?A. Its exhibition.B.

33、 Its significance.C. Its preservation.D. Its distribution.56. The underlined word “haul” in the third paragraph probably means.A. stolen or illegal thingsB. imported goodsC. patented cultural itemsD. hidden mineral resources57. Which of the following may be the best title for the news story?A. How t

34、o Discover Hidden TreasureB. A Coin Sold for MillionsC. History Miraculously Repeats ItselfD. Treasure Hunter Strikes Gold(B)Gifts in Wills could be the key to protecting the future of human healthOur experience of COVID-19 shows how suddenly a global health challenge can appear. As someone interest

35、ed in science, you will understand that while notxxiy can predict what we will face next, we can be certain that the future will bring many more threats to human health.As Chair of the Medical Research Foundation - the charitable arm of the Medical Research Council-1 have seen the incredible impact

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47、cating one charitable agencyintroducing some brilliant scientistsB. launching an appeal for donationsraising awareness of global health challengesChildren often learn new languages more easily than adults do, but its unclear why. Some theorize that grasping a language requires absorbing subtle patte

48、rns unconsciously and that adults superior conscious reasoning is to blame. New research suggests that, indeed, grown-ups might just be too smart for their own good.For a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, a group of Belgian adults at the same time read and heard strings of four made-up words （such as “kieng nief siet hiem）.Specific consonants （辅音）always appeared at the beginning or end of a word if the word contained a certain vowel （元音）.Participants next read the sequences aloud quickly. Th