江苏省2019届高三上学期期初调研测试英语试卷

A good salesman must be ________ if he wants to succeed.

A. aggressive　　 B. awesome

C. appointed　　 D. arbitrary

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Hearing the doorbell, I ran to answer it but found my brother had ________ me and let the guests in.

A. interrupted　　 B. updated

C. anticipated　　 D. overlooked

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Would you please point out the mistakes in my composition, if ________?

A. any　　 B. anything

C. some　　 D. none

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—It’s said that he is a wise leader.

—Oh, no, he is ________ but a wise leader.

A. anybody　　 B. anything

C. anyone　　 D. nothing

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The troop was ________ with the most advanced weapons.

A. offered　　 B. afforded

C. sold　　 D. armed

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Many people ask the government to make laws to ________ smoking in public places.

A. limit　　 B. permit

C. ban　　 D. benefit

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All passengers ________ are expected to fasten the seat belts when the plane takes off and lands.

A. on board　　 B. on aboard

C. on the board　　 D. on boards

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The room is three meters long and two meters ________.

A. broad　　 B. board

C. abroad　　 D. width

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The ________ was done early in the morning without a ceremony.

A. bury　　 B. burying

C. buried　　 D. burial

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He spent at least as much time reading as you ___ on line yesterday.

A. had to chat　　 B. did chatting

C. do chatting　　 D. had chatted

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Usually we are at ________ on ________.

A. the church; Sunday　　 B. church; Sundays

C. the church; Sundays　　 D. church; a Sunday

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It was raining heavily. Little Mary felt cold so she stood ________ to her mother.

A. closely　　 B. closing

C. closed　　 D. close

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--The weather is too cold ___ March this year.

-- It was still ___ when I came here years ago.

A. for; colder　　 B. in; cold

C. in; hot　　 D. for; hotter

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Children must learn just a few basic roles—being safe, being ________ to others and being responsible for themselves.

A. considered　　 B. considerable

C. considerate　　 D. considering

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She knew she was wrong, but she ________ tell him.

A. dare not to　　 B. dare

C. dares not　　 D. dared not

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A good government never keeps the people ________ about important matters.

A. in the dark　　 B. in darkness

C. in dark　　 D. under the dark

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She went to the bookstore and bought ________.

A. dozen books　　 B. dozens books

C. dozen of books　　 D. dozens of books

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________ New York live many blacks. (choose the wrong answer)

A. In east　　 B. In eastern

C. In the east of　　 D. In the eastern part of

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________ gravity holds things together, some unknown ________ is working across the universe to pull everything apart.

A. While; force　　 B. When; power

C. As; energy　　 D. Since; strength

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John deserves enormous ________ for the way his team performed, not only yesterday but throughout his first year in charge.

A. comment　　 B. consideration

C. credit　　 D. cooperation

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She was ________ by birth but is now of French citizenship.

A. Germany　　 B. German

C. Germanman　　 D. Germanly

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—We are really making great progress in exploring space.

—Imagine how pleased the whole is ________ the news!

A. hearing　　 B. to hear

C. heard　　 D. to be hearing

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—Did you go to the party last night?

—Yes, but I’d rather ________. It was so ________.

A. not go; tiresome　　 B. not have gone; exciting

C. not have gone; tiring　　 D. go; interesting

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The bell ___________ the end of the period rang, ___________ our heated discussion.

A. indicating; interrupting　　 B. indicated; interrupting

C. indicating; interrupted　　 D. indicated; interrupted

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Nowadays, within a short walk along a busy street, you are ________ to find a chain store ________—a fast-food restaurant, a bakery, or a supermarket.

A. probable; some kinds　　 B. unlikely; some kind of

C. likely; of some kind　　 D. possible; some kind of

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The work was not easy to finish, but he managed to complete it at ________.

A. first　　 B. least

C. most　　 D. length

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Having made his first film earlier this year, he is ________ starting in a new one.

A. currently　　 B. actually

C. lately　　 D. recently

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—How could she have let something so important ________ her mind?

—She’s fully applied to work recently and gets burnt out.

A. occupy　　 B. cross

C. slide　　 D. slip

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—Peter, this is Hanna, a famous model from Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in New York.

—How do you do? I’m very delighted to make your _________.

A. identification　　 B. acquaintance

C. familiarity　　 D. identity

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We have no idea why he left the company. Tom ________ knows the secret.

A. lonely　　 B. only

C. separately　　 D. alone

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In order to attract American students to the ________ Chinese arts, Zhao and her team have turned to master musicians, magicians and martial artists.

A. authentic　　 B. confidential

C. tentative　　 D. artificial

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Our bedroom ________ 8 metres across, if ________ in metres.

A. is measured; measured　　 B. is measured in; measuring

C. measures; measured　　 D. measures in; measuring

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He left a ________ saying that he would be a little late.

A. word　　 B. letter

C. sentence　　 D. message

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The match was cancelled because most of the members ________ a match without a standard court.

A. objected to have　　 B. were objected to have

C. objected to having　　 D. were objected to having

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Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially ________ containing as many different subcultures as the United States, is a complex task.

A. the one　　 B. that

C. one　　 D. such

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The farmers brought their ________ to town early each morning.

A. product　　 B. produce

C. program　　 D. production

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In Beijing opera, performers are required to paint their faces in patterns and colors to help show the ________ and depths of the character’s personalities.

A. dimensions　　 B. certificates

C. occupations　　 D. consciences

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Digital teaching, as you know, since introduced, has ________ our way of learning, enabling us to focus more in class.

A. trade　　 B. transformed

C. translated　　 D. transported

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________ what many people think, HIV cannot be spread through mosquitoes, a cough or sneeze, or by merely touching someone with Aids.

A. Based on　　 B. Contrary to

C. Apart from　　 D. Regardless of

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The National Aquatic Center, or “Water cube”, ________ 23-year-old American Michael Phelps build his swimming kingdom by winning eight gold medals and breaking seven records in single Games.

A. symbolized　　 B. registered

C. polished　　 D. saw

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Though Confucius has long gone, his powerful ideas undoubtedly ________ Chinese society and tradition.

A. formed　　 B. shaped

C. laid　　 D. made

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Many people tend to assume that ________ just means creating something new, but actually it’s more than that—it’s an attitude of doing things.

A. imitation　　 B. imagination

C. innovation　　 D. inspiration

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In that factory, anyone who breaks the rules will be asked to leave ________.

A. in a spot　　 B. on the spot

C. spotlessly　　 D. suddenly

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People are wondering which of the five sons will ________ their father as general manager after his death.

A. follow　　 B. serve

C. succeed　　 D. remove

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Facebook has recently _____ a string of Facebook groups committed to illegally　 sharing copyrighted music.

A. cracked down on　　 B. fallen back on

C. kept up with　　 D. got away with

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Do you think the task is ________ difficult to finish?

A. this　　 B. that

C. these　　 D. those

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We were shocked to hear the news that ________ two Chinese engineers were shot to death in Pakistan. Worse still, ________ one died in hospital afterwards.

A. /; a third　　 B. the; the third

C. the; a third　　 D. /; the third

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Everyone was on time for the meeting___ Jack, who's usually ten minutes late for everything.

A. but　　 B. only

C. even　　 D. yet

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To his disappointment, the opinion he had stuck ____ out wrong.

A. to turn　　 B. to turning

C. to turned　　 D. to be turned

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—Can you come on Monday or Tuesday?

—I’m afraid ________ day is possible.

A. either　　 B. some

C. neither　　 D. any

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Dear Maya Shao-ming,

To me, June 6, 1990 is a special day. My long awaited dream came true _______your father cried, “A girl!” You are _______just a second child. You, little daughter, are the link to our _______ line, the legacy of another woman’s pain and sacrifice 31 years ago.

Let me tell you about your Chinese grandmother. Somewhere in Hong Kong, in the late fifties, a young waitress found herself pregnant by a cook, probably a co-worker at her restaurant. She carried the baby to term, suffered to give it birth, and kept the little girl for the first three months of her life. I like to think that my mother—your grandmother—_______me and fought to _______me on her own, _______ that the daily struggle was too hard. Worn down by the _______ of the new baby and perhaps the constant threat of starvation, she made the painful decision to _______ her girl so that both of us might have a chance for a better life.

_______, I was dropped at the orphanage steps or somewhere else. I will probably never know the ________. Having a baby in her ________state would have brought shame on the family in ________, so she probably kept my existence a secret. Once I was out of her life, it was ________ I had never been born.

Nevertheless, someone gave me a lucky name “Siu Wai”. “Siu” means “little,” and “Wai” means “clever”. Therefore, my baby name was “Clever little one.” Who chose those words? Who cared enough to note my arrival in the world?

I lost my ________name for 18 years. It was Americanized for convenience to “Sue”. But like an ill-fitting coat, it made me ________. I hated the name. But even more, I hated being Chinese. It ________ many years to become proud of my Asian origin and work up the courage to take back my birth-name.

Your name, “Shao-ming”, is very much like mine—“Shao” means “________”. And “ming” is “bright”, as in a shining sun or moon. Whose lives will you brighten, little Maya? Your past is more complete than mine, and each day I cradle you in your babyhood, generously giving you the loving care I ________for my first two years. When I pat you, I comfort the ________baby inside me who ________cries for her mother.

Sweet Maya, it doesn’t matter what you “become” later on. You have already fulfilled my wildest dreams.

I love you.

1.A. the minute　　 B. when the minute　　 C. upon　　 D. instant

2.A. no more than　　 B. not more than　　 C. more than　　 D. less than

3.A. family　　 B. parental　　 C. male　　 D. female

4.A. loved　　 B. hated　　 C. disliked　　 D. rejected

5.A. drop　　 B. desert　　 C. raise　　 D. rise

6.A. and　　 B. but　　 C. or　　 D. however

7.A. thought　　 B. shame　　 C. demands　　 D. birth

8.A. give away　　 B. give in　　 C. give back　　 D. give out

9.A. By all means　　 B. Definitely　　 C. More likely　　 D. Namely

10.A. lie　　 B. result　　 C. consequence　　 D. truth

11.A. married　　 B. unmarried　　 C. poor　　 D. good

12.A. America　　 B. China　　 C. the world　　 D. the universe

13.A. as though　　 B. after　　 C. before　　 D. not until

14.A. true　　 B. real　　 C. Chinese　　 D. American

15.A. uncomfortable　　 B. comfortable　　 C. inconvenient　　 D. convenient

16.A. spent　　 B. took　　 C. cost　　 D. paid

17.A. clever　　 B. little　　 C. subtle　　 D. minority

18.A. lacked of　　 B. was lacking of　　 C. lacked　　 D. lacked in

19.A. lost　　 B. found　　 C. same　　 D. new-born

20.A. never　　 B. sometimes　　 C. still　　 D. constantly

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Gift Guide

Chocolates

The weather outside may be frightful but the smiles and smells inside are abundant! For all those special people on our Christmas girl list, send the sweat treats to help spread the joyous holiday cheer. What is the perfect gift for any occasion? Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!

La Place Collection

Location: Suite 3, 41 Xinyuanjie, near Beijing Chateau

Tel: 010-64668090

Comptoirs de France Bakery

Location: Rm 102, 1/F, Building 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguolu.

Tel: 010-65305480

Awfully Chocolate

Location: 108, Building 2, Beijing Wanda Plaza, 87 Jianguolu.

Tel: 010-58205826

Recipe books

A recipe book from a different culture provides a chance to change up a Christmas dinner. Think about sitting down to a table of Mexican wedding cookies, Norwegian lefse, Chilean salmon, cream cheese lart and Chinese dishes. If you can't find the right one in time, search online, print the page and bind them into a book yourself. Nothing says, "I really care!" more than making an effort.

Wine

Get to the nearest Carrefour, and seize a bottle of good wine from among the 600 choices available there from Italy, Spain, the United States, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland. 150-3,000 yuan a bottle.

Location: Wine section on 2/F, Carrefour Shuangjing Branch, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District.

Opening hours: 9am- 10pm

Tel: 010-51909508/09

Pearls

The top level of Hongqiao Market has strand upon strand of pearls in every shape and color imaginable. Pearls never go out of style and make for a good gift for women with classic tastes.

Hongqiao Market

Location: Tian Tan East Road, east of the Temple of Heaven

Opening hours: 8:30am-9pm, open daily

Tel: 010-67133354

1.Which of the following may be the most common Christmas present?

A. Chocolate.　　 B. Pearls.

C. Recipe books.　　 D. Wine.

2.What is Carrefour according to the passage?

A. Carrefour is probably a company doing wine business only.

B. Carrefour is a branch of a wine company.

C. Carrefour has branches in different places.

D. Carrefour locates its center in Chaoyang District.

3.1f you want to buy your girlfriend a present with classic tastes, you may ________.

A. go to the Temple of Heaven at 9:30pm　　 B. go to Hongqiao Market

C. dial 010-6.7133354 during the daytime　　 D. dial 010-67133354 at any time

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At least 12 other murders since 1997 have been linked to an addiction to violent video games. This year, the parents of a 14-year-old murder victim in the UK blamed the killer’s addiction to the game Manhunt, causing a government review of legislation（立法）to protect children.

But is there any scientific evidence that mere games can make children and young adults more aggressive, or possibly have the desire to murder？ There is no doubt children are being exposed to more games violence than ever: around a quarter of all games released in the US contain some violence. And the violence is becoming more obvious as increases in computing power make the games look ever more realistic.

Psychologists think there may be many reasons why violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies. Firstly, players are actively involved in violence, and may begin to use weapons as second nature. Secondly, violent games provide repetitive aggressive experiences that are rewarded by more killing.

Many studies have shown that people who play violent games regularly are more likely to show high levels of aggression. For instance, in 2000, Craig Anderson of Iowa State University in Ames and his colleague Karen Dill found that people who played violent games were more likely to admit to aggressive behaviour, including attacks or robberies.

Earlier this year, Krahe and her colleague Ingrid Miller reported a study of 13 to 14-year-old children. More than half had played games recommended only for over-18s. The more violent the games they played, the more they considered physical aggression to be acceptable. Other authors in the same edition report that children who play violent games more likely to argue with teachers and fight with others.

Experimental studies have also pointed out a possible link. In one, Anderson and Dill asked a group of students to play a violent game, Wolfenstein 3D, while another group played the non-violent Myst. Those who played the violent game were faster to react to aggressive words flashed on screen and appeared more aggressive.

The issue is controversial, however. Jeffrey Goldstein, a psychologist at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and a consultant to some video games publishers, agrees that there is good evidence that children, who are exposed to violent media, including video games, are more aggressive. But he warns it might not be a simple case of cause and effect: aggressive kids might be most attracted to violent games.

1.What will be probably discussed in the paragraph following the passage?

A. Further research on the harm of violent games.

B. The results of more experimental studies.

C. Ways to protect children from violent games.

D. Further research on the advantage of violent games.

2.Violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies because ________.

A. violent movies are not so attractive to children

B. the viewers can’t take part in violent movies

C. violent movies are not popular with children

D. children can win awards in violent games

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. There are at least 12 murders in 1997 linking with violent games.

B. Children who play computer games often quarrel with their teachers and parents.

C. The more violent games kids play, the more aggressive behaviors they are involved in.

D. The number of violence is increasing as a result of violent video games.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Games and Murder　　 B. Should Computer Games Become Lifelike？

C. How to Play Violent Games　　 D. Violent Games or Non-violent Games？

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Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes it’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you should build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.

Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.

It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way. Good luck!

1.You need to build a positive self-image when you _________.

A. dare to challenge yourself　　 B. feel it hard to change yourself

C. are unconfident about yourself　　 D. have a high opinion of yourself

2.How should you change your self-image according to the passage?

A. To keep a different image of others.　　 B. To make your life successful.

C. To understand your own world.　　 D. To change the way you think.

3.What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to prepare for your success.　　 B. How to face challenges in your life.

C. How to build a positive self-image.　　 D. How to develop your good qualities.

4.Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. Parents.　　 B. Adolescents.

C. Educators.　　 D. People in general.

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In the first year or so of Web business, most of the action has revolved around efforts to tap the consumer market. More recently, as the Web proved to be more than a fashion, companies have started to buy and sell products and services with one another. Such business-to-business sales make sense because business people typically know what product they are looking for.

However, many companies still hesitate to use the Web because of doubts about its reliability. “Businesses need to feel they can trust the pathway between them and the suppliers,” says senior analyst Blane Erwin of Forrester Research. Some companies are limiting the risk by conducting online transactions only with established business partners who are given access to the company’s private Internet.

Another major shift in the model for Internet commerce concerns the technology available for marketing. Until recently, Internet marketing activities have focused on strategies to “pull” customers to sites. In the past year, however, software companies have developed tools that allow companies to “push” information directly onto consumers. Companies such as Virtual Vineyards are already starting to use similar technologies to push messages to customers about special sales, product offerings, or other events. But push technology has earned the contempt of many Web users. Online culture thinks highly of the notion that the information flowing onto the screen comes there by specific request. Once commercial promotion begins to fill the screen uninvited, the distinction between the Web and television fades. That’s a prospect that horrifies Net purists.

But it is nearly inevitable that companies on the Web will need to resort to past strategies to make money. A Web site selling the right kind of products with the right mix of interactivity, hospitality, and security will attract online customers. And the cost of computing power continues to free fall, which is a good sign for any enterprises setting up shop in silicon. People looking back 5 or 10 years from now may well wonder why so few companies took the online plunge.

1.All of the following statements are true EXCEPT that ________.

A. two major shifts in Internet commerce are mentioned in this passage

B. in some way, the Web acts as the pathway

C. “push” technology enjoys low reputation among Web users

D. many companies began to take the online plunge decades ago.

2.In the view of Net purist, ________.

A. there should be no marketing messages in online culture

B. money making should be given priority on the Web

C. the Web should be able to function as the television set

D. there should be no online commercial information without requests

3.The term “past strategies” (Line 1, Para. 4) refers to ________.

A. interactivity, hospitality and security　　 B. business-to-business sales

C. “push technology”　　 D. online marketing

4.The author’s tone of writing this passage is ________.

A. pessimistic　　 B. hopeful

C. disappointed　　 D. indifferent

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Ready for final year

Even though they’re anxiously awaiting their gaokao, Senior 3 students feel relieved after having survived their busiest year of high school.

Your milestone year begins in just two months, so how can you make the most of it? Here, three graduates offer some practical advice to help you navigate(航行) your final year in the right way.

Sun Hairuo, High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Beijing:

Think ahead about your major. Even though some universities allow students to switch to a new major after enrollment, it still involves a lot of effort to do. So while you’re preparing for the gaokao, start to consider what field you want to major in at the same time.

When I was aware of my interest in social science, I began to collect information on the internet about what courses I’d like to take in university and what life would be like on campus if I chose this direction. Don’t judge a major before you know everything about it, since your entire future depends on it.

Qian Wenjing, Hangzhou Foreign Language School, Zhejiang:

Enjoy a hobby alongside your studies. It’s important to get high marks in all subjects, but if you have nothing that can distract you from the piles of homework, you’ll have no motivation.

For example, I run a WeChat public account, which you can find by searching for “大嘴小个儿” on WeChat. On it, I share my reflections on life, recommend good books and introduce learning methods to others. I also make videos on how to write an interesting daily journal for the video platform bilibili.com.

So, keep on top of your schoolwork, but make sure you find time to let your hair down sometimes too.

Wang Zixin, Beijing No 4 High School, Beijing:

Create your own system of knowledge using a notebook. In the review stage, find your weak points on every science subject after each exam. Summarize the knowledge behind the errors in your notebook — this will not only identify the problem, but will also save you time when you don’t have to spend so long figuring out the answer.

As for liberal arts subjects such as Chinese and English, write down any memorable sentences you come across in your notebook.

And keep it in mind that improvements don’t happen right away — it takes time to get better.

Ready for final year

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1.__________ production up by 60%, the company has had another excellent year.

2.In his factory, the workers are now paid __________ the season.

3.She looks quite young __________ her age.

4.They changed their blue shirts __________ the white ones.

5.Teachers should prove worthy __________ the people’s trust.

6.He has been caught in the rain and is wet __________ the skin.

7.I am tired __________ climbing up the mountain and I won’t go climbing any more.

8.As students, it is necessary to stop __________ weekly intervals and go back over key points in the lesson.

9.Make sure the car is locked because leaving it unlocked is an open invitation __________ thieves.

10.The doctor tried to laugh my mother __________ her fears about the operation.

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1.“Ungelivable” is so new an English word coined on the Internet __________ is forbidden to appear in official media or documents at present.

2.The meaning of the word “nice” changed a few times __________ it finally came to include the sense “pleasant”.

3.Vancouver’s appeal consists of comfort and security, making it what Andy Yan calls a “hedge city”, __________ feature is social and political stability.

4.Do you think it is possible to find out __________ these borrowed words are from?

5.It is uncertain __________ side effect the GM food will bring about, although some scientists consider it to be safe.

6.He’s a very good actor, __________ a lot of comedians are not, and he’s a good director and good writer as well.

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