Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but also explain that there's a big difference between "being a writer" and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. "You've got to want to write, "I say to them, "not want to be a writer".The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U. S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer（自由撰稿人）, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew l wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering, "What if? "I would keep putting my dream to the test—even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there. (1)The passage is meant to . A.warm young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience B.advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer C.show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame D.encourage young people to pursue a writing career (2)What can be concluded from the passage? A.Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding B.A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort. C.Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation. D.The chances for a writer to become successful are small. (3)Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career? A.He wasn't able to produce a single book. B.He hadn't seen a change for the better. C.He wasn't able to have a rest for a whole year. D.He found his dream would never come true. (4)"…people who die wondering, 'What if? "（Line 3, Para. 3） refers to "those . A.who think too much of the dark side of life B.who regret giving up their career halfway C.who think a lot without making a decision D.who are full of imagination even upon death (5)"Shadowland" in the last sentence refers to . A.the wonderland one often dreams about B.the bright future that one is looking forward to C.the state of uncertainty before one's final goal is reached D.a world that exists only in one's imagination
(单选题，2分) — Thanks for your help. _A. My pleasure.B. Never mind.C. Quite right.D. Don't thank me.
46/50单选题(2分) More time ___, we should have done the job much better.()A. to giveB. giveC. being givenD. given
语法填空-|||-2020·全国卷Ⅱ)-|||-Decorating with Plants,Fruits and-|||-Flowers for Chinese New Year-|||-Chinese New Year is a 1. __-|||-(celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and-|||-the beginning of spring.This is why decorating with-|||-plants,fruits and flowers 2. __-|||-(carry) special significa They represent the-|||-earth 3. __ (come)back to life and-|||-best wishes for new beginnings.-|||-These are some of the most popular in many-|||-parts of the country:-|||-Oranges:Orange trees are more 4. __-|||-decoration;they are a symbol of good fortune and-|||-wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many-|||-times 5. __ (decorate) with red envelopes-|||-and messages of good fortune.-|||-Bamboo:Chinese love their"Lucky Bamboo"-|||-plants and you will see them often in their homes and-|||-offices. 6. __ (certain)during the holiday-|||-period,this plant is a must.Bamboo plants are-|||-associated 7. __ health,abundance and a-|||-happy home. They are easy 8. __ (care)-|||-for and make great presents.-|||-Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花):The-|||-9. __ (beauty) long branches covered with-|||--colored buds 蓓蕾)make fantastic decoration-|||-The plum trees are 10. __ first to flower-|||-even as the snow is melting(融化).They represent-|||-the promise of spring and a renewal of life.V 语法填空 (2020·全国卷Ⅱ) Decorating with Plants,Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is a l. _(celebrate)marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers 2. _(carry) special significance. They represent the earth 3._(come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings. These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country: Oranges:Orange trees are more 4. _decoration;they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times 5._(decorate)with red envelopes and messages of good fortune. Bamboo:Chinese love their"Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. 6._(certain)during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated 7._health,abundance and a happy home. They are easy 8._(care) for and make great presents. Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅 花):The 9._(beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾)make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are 10._ First to flower even as the snow is melting(融化).They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
三、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Experts have long thought that depression could be bad for your heart. A new research demonstrates just how dangerous it can be. BrendaPenninx, a gerontologist(老年病学家) in Forest University, North Carolina and her colleagues followed 2847 people over the age of 55 both withand without heart disease—for four years in order to trace the effects of depression.In the end, they found that people with major depression were at least three times as likely to die of heart disease as were patients who weren"tdepressed. Even subjects with mild depression experienced a fatality rate that was 50 percent higher than normal.Brenda Penninx isn"t sure exactly what the connection between heart disease and depression is, but since depression can raise stress, and stresstriggers an outpouring of the hormone cortisol (荷尔蒙肾上腺皮质素), and this could cause heart rate and blood pressure to rise.Other factors could also play a part: Depressed people are less likely to do physical exercises and eat right than those who do not suffer from themalady. "Depression deserves a lot more attention than it usually gets," Penninx warns. "It"s a huge risk factor, so it"s really crucial to take careof our emotions."（分数：10.00）(1).Why did Brenda Penninx and her colleagues follow 2847 people over 55 years old?（分数：2.00）A.Because they wanted to know their physical conditions.B.ecause the people all had heart disease.C.Because 50% of the people died of heart disease.D.Because they wanted to know how depression affected people"s hearts.√
Whether you are someone who smiles a lot（1） ____ not， there is always room for improvement． Research（2） ____ （show） that when someone smiles， a number of feel-good neurotransmitters are released（释放）in the body and these are linked with lower heart rate， lower blood pressure， better sleep and（3） ____ （little） stress． It would appear that （4） ____ physical act of smiling makes our brain think we are happy - even if we are not and just like that， it brings about a physiological response that makes（5） ____ （we） feel better and more relaxed． I think we have experienced how infectious a smile can be and we （6） ____ （attract） by the energy of shiny happy people laughing． So while I appreciate there is not always something to smile about， I think that being able to smile at ourselves is a quality worth （7） ____ （develop）． Even an internal smile or a case of faking it until you make it is most（8） ____ （definite） a good investment to develop a sense of （9） ____ （satisfy） from within． My new thing for the next month or so is to try and smile more often．Why don't you try that too and let me know（10） ____ you get on？
A small car is big enough for a family of three ________ you need more space for baggage.（ ）A. onceB. becauseC. ifD. unless
______ of the girls will join the summer camp to visit England．（ ）A. Three fivesB. Third fifthsC. Three fifths
—____ the workers are very tired, ____they keep on working. — They are great. We must learn from them.A. Because; /B. Though; /C. Because; soD. Though; but
1. According to this passage, ________ is very important to people in a disaster area. A. transportation B. modern technology C. latest news D. a new idea 2. From the passage we learn that ________. A. the world now seems smaller because of faster communication B. the world is actually smaller today C. the world is changing its size D. the distance between England and America has changed since the War of 1812 3. Two hundred years ago, news between the continents was carried _____. A. by telephone and telegraph B. by land C. by air D. by sea 4. The New Orleans Battle could have been avoided if the peace agreement had been signed ______. A. by important people B. in 1812 C. in America D. in England
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In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
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