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100

Let us go, ____?

A. will you

B. shall we

C. will we

D. none of these above

Answer: A. will you

100

Today, we perceive news media as a sort of ____________, a term that, in its original definition, refers to dogs that guard property.

Answer: watchdog

100

Typically, a lifestyle observed by middle-aged or older people, yangsheng has _________ ( same as "become popular") among younger Chinese in recent years.

Answer: gained popularity 

100

Fifty percent of 962 respondents said they would participate in healing activities, such as massage and yoga, to _______. (缓解压力)

Fifty percent of 962 respondents said they would participate in healing activities, such as massage and yoga, to relieve stress.

100

Backup exam rooms have also been set up, and will be put into use if the epidemic worsens _______ (same as before) the exam, he said.

Answer: 

Backup exam rooms have also been set up, and will be put into use if the epidemic worsens prior to the exam, he said.

200

This train is delayed _______ approximately 8 minutes.

I set the alarm clock ______ 7 o'clock.

Answer: by, for

200

Name five different news sections

Answer:

Political News / Entertainment News / Business News / Sports news / Feature News / Columns / Editorials / Anecdote

200

The picturesque Ganzi Tibetan autonomous _________ in Southwest China's Sichuan province has _________ on the Internet thanks to the creative short videos of a local official.

Answer:

•The picturesque Ganzi Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Sichuan province has gone viral on the Internet thanks to the creative short videos of a local official.

200

Changes in society and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly _______ (same as change) people's attitudes toward health.

Answer:

Changes in society and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly altered people's attitudes toward health.

200

making you think a lot about a subject: 

a __________ book/film

Answer: 

a thought-provoking book/film

300

I don't think he is right , ______ ?

A. do I

B. is he

C. isn't he

D. None of these above

Answer: B. is he

300

a word that means:

A newspaper having pages half the dimensions of the standard format, especially one that favours stories of a sensational nature over more serious news.

Answer:tabloid

300

Last March, Liu caused quite a _______ online because of his _______ appearance.

Answer: Last March, Liu caused quite a ripple online because of his dashing appearance. 

300

59 percent said they had experienced work-_______ pressure.

Pills for seasickness often _______ drowsiness.

Answer: induced , induce

300

Fill the blanks with correct prepositions:

The company rewarded him ________ his years of service _________ a grand farewell party and several presents.

Answer:

 The company rewarded him for his years of service with a grand farewell party and several presents.

400

Change the following sentences from "it is said that" to "he is said to " structure

Two people are reported to have been injured in the explosion.

The two houses belong to the same family. lt is said that there is a secret tunnel between them.

The strike started three weeks ago. lt is expected that the strike will end soon.

A friend of mine has been arrested. lt is alleged that he hit a policeman.

Answer:

lt is reported that two people were injured in the explosion.

There is said to be a secret tunnel between them.

The strike is expected to end soon.

He is alleged to have hit a policeman.


400

He believes the American justice system is ___________ blacks.

The judge was ____________ the second candidate, who was educated at the same college as himself.

Answer: 

He believes the American justice system is biased against blacks.

The judge was biased in favour of the second candidate, who was educated at the same college as himself.

400

As part of the Silk Road and the Ancient Tea Horse Road, _______ (展现) great natural beauty and also the ________ (文化融合) between Han and Tibetan _____ (少数民族) cultures.

Answer:As part of the Silk Road and the Ancient Tea Horse Road, showcases great natural beauty and also the cultural integration between Han and Tibetan ethnic cultures.

400

Hotels are _________(推出) programs aimed at healing the body and mind to appeal to __________(健康意识) guests and those looking to __________(提升他们体力) level.

Answer:

Hotels are introducing programs aimed at healing the body and mind to appeal to health-conscious guests and those looking to boost their energy levels.

400

A spokesman said that students guilty of ____________ (明目张胆的抄袭)could be stripped of their grades.

Answer:

blatant plagiarism

500

Fill up the blanks with “ be supposed to + verb "
I want to see that film. It ____________ (be) good. 

There are many stories about Joe. He _________(rob) a bank many years ago. 

Fireworks _________ (invent) in China. Is it true?

Answer:

I want to see that film. It’s supposed to be good. (= people say it’s good)

There are many stories about Joe. He’s supposed to have robbed a bank many years ago. 

Fireworks are supposed to have been invented in China. Is it true?

500

fill in the blanks

These tires _________ (bad) in hot weather.

Children learn by ________ adults.

He described the painting ________.

__________________waiting (= it is not practical to wait) - the next train isn't for two hours.

My cold is so bad I've _________ smell/taste (= I can't smell/taste anything).

Answer:

These tires perform badly/poorly in hot weather.

Children learn by observing adults.

He described the painting in detail.

There's no sense in waiting (= it is not practical to wait) - the next train isn't for two hours.

My cold is so bad I've lost my sense of smell/taste (= I can't smell/taste anything).

500

In 2019, Liu ___________ director of the Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Administration in Ganzi, and continued to innovate the forms of cultural tourism promotion. (and also the other expression Jerry said in the class)"I love my hometown. 

I wanted to do more for it while people still appreciate my presence online. That was my __________,” he said.

Answer:

was appointed as 

Jeff is slated to be the next captain of the team.

The meeting is slated for (= the chosen day is) next Thursday.

original intention


500

Yangsheng, or ______(another expression for Yangsheng), is a ___________  (核心部分)of traditional Chinese medicine that places ________(首要强调) on the prevention of illness and fostering health and well-being.

Answer:Yangsheng, or nurturing life, is a core component of traditional Chinese medicine that places paramount emphasis on the prevention of illness and fostering health and well-being.

500

Replace these expressions with better ones:

Study skill

Cultural quality

Study postgraduate

Family education 

School education 

My major is history. 

Student with good grades

Answer:

Study a skill --- learn a skill

Cultural quality --- literacy

Study postgraduate --- study a postgraduate degree

Family education --- parenting

School education --- schooling

My major is history. --- I’m majoring in history.

Students with good grades --- students with good academic performance