The first thing sold online was a CD． It was sold in 1994 for ＄12.48． In 1995， Amazon launched its online bookshop， and later that year the online auction site that would become eBay sold its first item．Fast-forward to the modern day and online shopping is huge business． In contrast to the recent UK announcements that many high-profileretail chains and department stores need to close retail outlets to save money， online shopping is thriving． In fact， the UK Office for National Statistics reported that growth in online sales has continued "year-on-year" and stands at just under 20% in April 2018． But why？ Maybe it's the convenience． Online shopping allows you to find what you need from the comfort of your own home． Then there's the variety． The wise shopper is able to select from a wide range of products from all over the world - while physical shops suffer from a more limited choice． Better yet， consumers are now better able to specify exactly what they want， and in some cases， even modify products to create specially-made items． Online companies are getting better at targeted advertising too． Our browsing history and prior purchases are run through algorithms， which generate advertisements that more closely link consumers to the products companies believe we would like to buy． And since these products are not physically on display in a shop， the company saves money on overheads like rent and electricity． This allows them offer their products at a more reasonable price． Then there's the reassurance． These days， the majority of online retailers offer a safe， convenient returns policy， often at no shipping cost to the buyer - just print out the returns label， affix it to the packaging the item was sent in and receive a full refund． Not only that， but hassle-free complaints procedures and policies mean that if your item is damaged， incorrect or even unwanted， the company can be easily notified and action taken． Many people still enjoy the experience of buying in a real shop． The dialogue and customer service received from staff and special events that may be taking place in store can be big pulls． However， the "year-on-year" growth in the online retail sector， as observed by the UK Office for National Statistics， seems to imply that online retail is here to stay and will continue to be a major avenue to shopping for many customers．（1）The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell us ____ ．A．traditional shops in the UK have been decliningB．online sales have the advantage of retail chainsC．the rapid development of online sales in the UKD．the short history of online sales all over the world（2）The benefit from online shopping mentioned in the passage is that ____ ．A．you might get something wonderful at a high priceB．you can do shopping without leaving your officeC．there are more options in physical shops than onlineD．what you need can be specially made to meet your demands（3）It can be learnt from the passage that ____ ．A．most online shops offer you worry-free after-sales serviceB．you need not pay for shipping when doing shopping onlineC．online shops' ads aim at attracting new online customersD．online shops' low operating costs result from cheap labour
Match the expressions to their formal ones. 1 I'd like the mechanic's job. 2 Hello, Peter, 3 I'd be great for this job. 4 Speak soon. 5 I'm a good communicator and I'm good with my hands too. 6 I've worked at Mega Motors for the last three years. a I have the required skills to bring to this job. b I possess both strong communication skills and manual dexterity. c I look forward to hearing from you. d Dear Mr Brinker, e I am writing to apply for the role of a mechanic. f For the past three years, I have been employed by Mega Motors.
4.[单选题]Are you busy? Have you got _?A. workB. a workC. jobD. a job
【单选题】电能用英语怎么描述?A. circuitB. electric energyC. electricD. energy
___________, the malaria drug, is a gift from traditional Chinese medicine to all the people in the world.A. InsulinB. PenicillinC. ArtemisininD. Erythromycin
5.There is something wrong with my computer. It needs_.A. to repairingB. repairingC. to repairD. repaired
专攻,专门研究A. specializeB. specificC. spareD. spread
阅读理解(本题有 15 小题;每小题 2 分;共计 30 分) 阅读下面四篇短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。A31. The members of the Styling Club will meet ____________ every week.A. one hour B。 two hours C. three hours D。 four hours32. The members will learn how to ___________ in the Styling Club。A。 dress properly B. visit websitesC。 make beautiful clothes D. organize school activities33. ___________ will most probably join the Styling Club.A. Kids who dream to be web designersB。 Teachers who expect to learn skin careC. Students who hope to look fashionableD。 Parents who wish to improve make—up skillsBAround the world, there are about 7,000 National Parks. Most of them cover huge areas of land where nobody lives。 However, the National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild areas where there are few human activities。The National Parks in England are called “England’s Breathing Spaces” because they are places where people can go to be in the open air, away from the dirt and noise of cities。 They provide wonderful scenes of mountains, woods, grasslands and wetlands。 And there are plenty of activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or ride bikes for fun. Many of the parks put on activities for families.Every year there are about 110 million visitors to the parks, bringing many benefits (益处) to the areas. At the same time, it creates problems too. First, life can be difficult for local people. Car parks and roads are too crowded。 Gift shops and cafes take the place of many everyday shops. Even house prices in some areas can become too high. Besides, country roads can be damaged, for too many people walk, cycle or ride horses on them. Roads can be rebuilt, but then they look less natural。 Another big problem to the National Parks is litter. In the parks it is a danger to wild animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun。 Such fires in wild places can be out of control。▲ ? All National Parks in England are making more rules, which tell people how to take good care of their environment。 If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be well kept and continue to give pleasure to many people for a very long time.34。 Visitors to the National Parks in England can _________.A。 give food to wild animalsB. drive cars on the grasslandsC。 enjoy fresh air and peaceful timeD. have fun farming with local people35。 The third paragraph mainly tells us __________。A。 the problems of the National ParksB。 the pollution caused by visitorsC。 the development of the National ParksD. the benefits brought by visitors36. Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?A. What can people getB。 How can people helpC。 What are the National Parks likeD. How are the National Parks set up37。 The passage is probably taken from the part of a magazine.A. transport B。 wildlife C. history D. geographyCHave you ever been in a conflict(冲突)? Do you know how to solve it? Conflict resolution is a peaceful way of trying to solve a conflict. Both sides in the conflict explain what they think happened to cause it. The person who listens to both sides is called the mediator (调解人).After both sides tell what they think happened to cause the conflict, they discuss ways to solve it。 They try to come up with a “resolution” that both sides agree to. They cannot be angry during the communication. Everyone should use good listening and attending skills while talking。 If voices get too loud or it ap pears that someone is angry, the mediator will speak up and have them treat each other with respect。 After different suggestions are shared in how to mediate the conflict, it is time for discussing the best solution (解决办法)。Here is an example of how conflict resolution works step by step in a school playground setting:● Someone says a student pushed him on the football field.● The person who was accused as the “pusher" says it was actually an accident。● The person who was pushed gets the mediator。● The mediator takes the two persons to a quieter place , away from others to talk。● The mediator calms them down and lets the m know he understands their feelings。● Each person describes what happened。● The mediator repeats what he heard, so it is clear to everyone。● The mediator asks for ideas to solve the problem。● The two persons offer their own solutions.● The two persons have a discussion and come to an agreement。● The mediator makes sure the persons follow the solution。● The mediator offers praise for solving the problem。Conflict resolution can be used in many environments。 It encourages people to tell what really happened, to share their feelings, and to work together peacefully to solve the problem。 It offers people workable steps to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator。38。 According to the passage, if two students have had a fight, they had better ________.A。 call the police B. get a mediatorC。 ask parents for ideas D. describe the fight to teachers39。 In conflict resolution, the mediator's job is to __________。A。 describe what really happened to both sidesB。 help both sides reach an agreement in a proper wayC. listen to both sides and then punish the trouble maker[来源:Zxxk。Com]D。 write down what both sides have explained in the communication40. The underlined words “was accused" in this passage might mean “__________” in Chinese。A. 被惩罚 B。 被轻视 C。 被指责 D。 被否定41. The writer gives the example in the passage in order to _________ .A. show how a mediator works in a football matchB. help us know the importance of a mediator in daily lifeC. show how conflict resolution is used in different environmentsD. help us clearly understand the workable steps in conflict resolutionDKathy could still remember the night she had to leave her home in Hungary. It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible。 She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her treasure-a beautiful silk scarf.Kathy and her best friend, Monica, had asked their parents to buy them matching scarves。 They each would wear the scarves as a symbol of their friendship. Kathy had no idea that she was going to America that night and would not be returning.Kathy kept that special silk scarf for many years。 One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Kathy was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, “Don’t worry, Grandma, nothing’s going to happen to your scarf。 You’ll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today。” And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.That afternoon Eliza left the interview, feeling sure that she had got the job。 So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. As she was sitting at her table, she felt someone looking at her。 Sitting next to her was an old woman, who could not take her eyes away from her.“I’m sorry, do I know you?" Eliza asked。“I'm sorry, dear, but you make me think of someone I once knew,” the old woman replied。 “My best friend looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like the one you’re wearingaround your neck.” Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open。 She had heard stories of her grandmother’s best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this be Monica, her grandmother’s childhood friend?Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman。“My name’s Monica, dear。 I lived in Hungary as a child, but my family had to leave when I was fourteen years old. I’ve been living here in California ever since." said the old woman.Eliza could not believe her ears …42。 Kathy and her family left their country because ________.A. Kathy found a job in the USAB. Kathy would study in CaliforniaC。 they had no friends in EuropeD. they wanted to get away from the war43. From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6, we can infer(推断) that Eliza felt _______。A. surprised B. thankful C. sorry D。 nervous44. What would Eliza most probably do after the dinner?A。 She gave the silk scarf to Monica.B。 She went for another job interview。C。 She showed Monica around California.D. She took Monica to meet her grandmother.45. The best title for this passage can be .A。 A Gift from Parents B。 A Scarf of LuckC. A Successful Interview D. A Story in the War卷 II注意:用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔将答案写在答题纸上.
It's not ()good idea to drive for six hours without ()break.A. a;aB. the;aC. the;theD. a;the
vi.盯着看，端详A. glanceB. peerC. optD. batch
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The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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.
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.
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.
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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 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.
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
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
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
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.