单选题: 20总题量: 20
1
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第1题答案是______。
A.
Though
B.
Unless
C.
Since
D.
If
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2
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第2题答案是______。
A.
moments
B.
hours
C.
times
D.
minutes
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3
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第3题答案是______。
A.
to
B.
from
C.
by
D.
with
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4
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第4题答案是______。
A.
working
B.
searching
C.
depending
D.
granting
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5
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第5题答案是______。
A.
professional
B.
educational
C.
interpersonal
D.
technological
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6
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第6题答案是______。
A.
crowds
B.
parts
C.
pieces
D.
rooms
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7
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第7题答案是______。
A.
as
B.
or
C.
but
D.
so
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8
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第8题答案是______。
A.
options
B.
opportunities
C.
reasons
D.
trends
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9
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第9题答案是______。
A.
whereas
B.
before
C.
if
D.
as
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10
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第10题答案是______。
A.
challenging
B.
persistent
C.
acceptable
D.
resistant
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11
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第11题答案是______。
A.
information
B.
interference
C.
equivalent
D.
entertainment
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12
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第12题答案是______。
A.
advertise
B.
divide
C.
emerge
D.
resume
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第13题答案是______。
A.
limited
B.
visible
C.
spontaneous
D.
inevitable
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14
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第14题答案是______。
A.
once
B.
so
C.
even
D.
for
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15
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第15题答案是______。
A.
thought
B.
sight
C.
cost
D.
risk
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16
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第16题答案是______。
A.
shape
B.
persuade
C.
expose
D.
attract
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17
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第17题答案是______。
A.
compare
B.
surpass
C.
boost
D.
convey
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18
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第18题答案是______。
A.
doubt
B.
wait
C.
fight
D.
cope
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19
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Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第19题答案是______。
A.
emphasize
B.
modify
C.
maintain
D.
recognize
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20
[单选题]
Around the world, coronavirus lockdowns have driven professional and social life out of the physical world and into the virtual realm. 1______self-isolation means no longer seeing friends and colleagues in person, it has opened a sudden and alarming window on their private, domestic selves.Many readers, videoconferencing for 2______every day, will find themselves unexpectedly familiar 3______other people’s kitchen layouts, wall decorations and interior design— 4______, that is, on how they position their devices. For those unused to working from home, the sudden disappearance of boundaries between domestic and 5______life can be trying.But what about the lack of boundaries between other people’s homes and your own? Letting 6______of colleagues and acquaintances peer into your life can be unsettling, 7______it has one advantage:it opens up new 8______for superiority. Electronics should, by and large, be invisible, 9______there is an inverse relationship between social status and size of televisions.High-end audio gear or home-cinema equipment,however, is 10______in the background, suggesting as it does a superior, arty approach to 11______; steering the conversation towards the merits of valve amplifiers or the "texture" of a director’s work will let you 12______its presence in your house.Showy sports equipment can be borrowed from friends and just13______in a corner,implying plenty of expensive entertainments that are awaiting you 14______the lockdown is over. What of the 15______that the sudden appearance of screaming, chocolate-covered children will undermine the impression of domestic perfection? Best if you can to hide them away in another room or dress them smartly and 16______them to serve you with trays of tea and biscuits, as appropriate.Either approach will 17______the desired impression of domestic order and respect, to contrast pleasingly with the yells and curses to be heard in the background of your friends’ and colleagues’ homes. Humanity is now coming together to 18______a common enemy.In these dark times, it is essential to 19______some of the pillars of normal life—20______showing that you’re doing better than everybody else. 第20题答案是______。
A.
as to
B.
such as
C.
similar to
D.
aside from
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