1、―What did the doctor say?
―He advised me______at home and have a good rest.
A.stay B.to stay C.staying D.stayed
2、Don't be discouraged if you fail in this exam._____ things seriously and you will make great progress.
A. Take B. To take
C. Taking D. Taken
3、When ________ how a statue from distant Greece could have appeared in China, researchers explained that ________ this was a result of Alexander the Great’s influence.
A.asking; no doubt B.asking; no wonder C.asked; no doubt D.asked; no wonder
4、I was the first reporter ________ to take pictures of giant pandas in the reserve.
A.to permit B.to be permitted C.permitted D.permitting
5、The other two areas ________ the two varieties differ are spelling and pronunciation.
A.in that B.from which C.with which D.in which
6、Your soul is a very private area of your life. Naturally, there are many different ways to feed it.Which of the following ideas might not contribute to feeding your soul positively.
A.Getting back nature. B.Keeping a journal.
C.Reading inspiring books D.Staying up all night
7、Only when _______ his homework ________to play with his friends.
A.has he finished; is he allowed B.he has finished; is he allowed
C.has he finished; he is allowed D.he has finished; he is allowed
8、The palace caught fire three times in the last century, and little of the original building ________ now.
A.is remained
B.is remaining
C.remains
D.has been remained
9、It is considered a terrible mistake to think ________ you know ________ in fact you don’t know.
A.that; what
B.that; what
C.what; that
D.what; that
10、______ a reply, he decided to write again.
A.Not receiving
B.Receiving not
C.Not having received
D.Having not received
11、Last Sunday he made a promise _______ he was free he would take me to Beijing for a visit.
A.if B.when C.that if D.whether
12、—Shall I get you something to drink?
—Thanks, but don’t _____. I have to leave now.
A.make B.annoy C.disturb D.bother
13、The tourists were excited, for no sooner ______ the hotel ________ it snowed heavily.
A.they had returned; than B.had they returned; than
C.they had returned; when D.after they returned; as
14、You’d netter wear a pair of sneakers while________.
A.you working out
B.are working out
C.being worked out
D.working out
15、—Good morning. May I help you?
—No, thank you. I’m just looking around.
—________
A.It’s up to you.
B.How are you feeling today?
C.Thanks for coming to see me.
D.Take your time then.
16、—I have studies gardening as one of my hobbies. Could I make some suggestions?
—_____.
A.Don't mention it B.Go right ahead
C.Take it easy D.You will make it
17、When I arrived at the cinema, they told me they ______ all the tickets. What a pity!
A.have sold out
B.had sold out
C.would sell out
D.sell out
18、He got up late and hurried to the school, ________ the breakfast untouched.
A. left B. to leave C. leaving D. having left
19、The manager made it a rule that nobody ______ use the telephone of the company to deal with personal affairs.
A. might B. would
C. must D. shall
20、Tom will go to Shanghai, ________ he plans to stay for one week.
A.when
B.that
C.which
D.where
21、The boy was being paid more money than he deserved, because the merchant, thinking that sales wouldn't amount to much, had offered the boy a high commission rate. He had __________ he would soon return to his sheep.
A. resumed B. assumed
C. accomplished D. acknowledged
22、She tried to be brave, but her courage ________ her.
A. conquered B. urged C. failed D. encouraged
23、As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can ______concerning music, and takes every opportunity to improve herself.
A.catch sight of
B.get hold of
C.take charge of
D.make mention of
24、—Tom, shall we go out for a picnic?
—We’d better not. The weather report says____________.
A.you will have a frog in the throat
B.you can kill two birds with one stone
C.it will rain cats and dogs
D.you should hold your horse
25、The doctor and nurses________ all night at the bedside of the patient, who was getting even worse.
A.looked B.guarded
C.defended D.watched
26、 One of the most basic core values is honesty. It impacts our entire life: our jobs, our relationships, our own feelings about ourselves and the actions we take. It sets an example for our children and it influences the people around us. 【1】. “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right.”
“Have the Courage to Say No”
【2】.When a good friend or a family member forces us to do something that we know is dishonest, it takes courage to say no.
“Have the Courage to Face the Truth”
Sometimes the truth hurts and we want to deny it or not believe it, 【3】. There are those who would prefer to take the easy way out and just ignore it. And sometimes by accepting the truth we are showing courage.
“Do the Right Thing Because It Is Right”
We all know in our hearts what the right thing to do is, 【4】. Stick to what you think is right.
【5】
When I was in a Wal-Mart store, there was a teenage girl ahead of me. She paid for her items and left. As the cashier was ringing in my items, the teenage girl came to return the extra $5 the cashier had mistakenly given to her. This was a true example of “doing the right thing”.
A. Importance of Honesty
B. Honesty in Action
C. W. Clement Stone’s quote is a perfect example of honesty
D. Honesty plays a significant part in all aspects of our life
E. But we have a responsibility to face it and accept it.
F. But sometimes it is peer pressure, or the easy way out that stops us doing the right thing.
G. Saying “no” can be a difficult thing to do at times.
27、Things You Shouldn’t Do While Shopping
● Leave your kids alone.
If you plan to bring your children with you to do holiday shopping, make sure that they are well-rested and fed. 【1】 It’s also not the staffs responsibility to watch over your children since they have to attend to other customers. If you do have to take your kids with you, use this as an opportunity to teach them the manners every parent should teach their children.
● Park like you own the place.
The only thing worse than shopping in stores during the holidays is parking at the store. Be patient in the parking lot and avoid unnecessary honking (鸣笛). It is also suggested that you leave your car at home and take a cab, Lyft, or Uber instead. 【2】
● Keep the shopping cart (购物车) in the middle of the passageway.
Keep in mind that the flow of traffic in the passageways is the same as on the road—stick to the right and let people pass on the left. 【3】 You shouldn’t park your shopping cart in the middle of the passageway, because that could make it difficult for other shoppers to get by.
● 【4】
For the clothes that don’t fit after the try-on, fold or hang them and return them to a staff member on your way out. This will make the shopping experience more pleasant for both the shoppers and the staff since the changing rooms won’t be filled with unwanted and messy clothes. 【5】 By keeping your changing room clean, you’re showing respect for your fellow shoppers and the staff who work there.
A.Otherwise,the staff have to organize them.
B.Leave unwanted clothes in the dressing room.
C.Especially rude driving habits could be dangerous,too.
D.The extra cost could be worth the lack of parking stress.
E.If it is possible to shop without a cart,you could save some money.
F.If you’re looking at something,park your cart to the right side of the passageway.
G.You should never leave your kids unattended because they may injure themselves.
28、 Attending a live musical performance in a huge sports center with lots of supporters of the musician is exciting. Even in a theatre, a skilled performer can provide a great show. Here in the U.S., a very different kind of performance space is gaining in popularity.
Singer-songwriter Annalise Emerick is getting ready to play a show. It is something she does most nights in bars, and other small spaces across the country. But tonight, the setting is even smaller. Ms. Emerick will play for a few people in Kristina Shulz's home.
Ms. Shulz has been holding such performances in her home for about four years. As many as 30 people have attended past shows. The crowd is usually a mix of family, friends and neighbors. But some strangers might show up, too. The performances are listed on house concert websites. 'We've done rock, we've had blues, we've had pop, folk...pretty much anything...anything we’ll have here. ' she said.
House concerts have become an importance part of Annalise Emerick's earnings. 'I can play a bar for 100 dollars, but I can play a house concert and if there are 50 people and they all paying $20 I’m having a great night. And they're all buying CDs. It’s amazing. '
Ms. Emerick says house concert audiences tend to make more supportive fans. They follow her career, buy her new releases, and go to her shows when she is in town.
'There's just a totally unique experience as opposed to playing like a coffee shop or a bar or something like that where people are usually there, but you don’t always know if they're there for you. '
Charlie Dahan teaches music management courses. He used to organize shows for artists. Mr. Dahan says house concerts can be financially risky for artists.
'The downside for the artists is that most house concerts don't pay guarantees. In fact, most house concerts by law are not allowed to charge admission. Most of them can only do a suggested donation.' On the other hand, he says house concerts can help fill an artist's performance calendar and build a loyal following.
Annalise Emerick says she has played in some homes so often the owners have become close friends. And that's been really nice for her.
【1】All of the following about the house concerts in Kristina Shulz’s home are true EXCEPT ______.
A.Some strangers might attend the concerts.
B.Many kinds of music have been played in the concerts.
C.The performances are listed on house concert websites.
D.The concerts have become an important part of her income.
【2】What does “a totally unique experience” refer to?
A.People come just for your music. B.People come to drink coffee.
C.People are paying much for your music. D.People are buying your CDs.
【3】In Charlie Dahan’s opinion, house concerts ______.
A.should charge admission
B.should do more donations
C.bring uncertain income
D.help artists make friends
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.The advantages of house concerts B.The popularity of house concerts
C.Ways to get royal fans for artists D.Ways to fill an artist’s calendar
29、 On a dark winter day in Russia in 1896, Sergei Prokofiev sat by a piano next to his mother. She was helping him compose (作曲) his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old.
He had overheard his parents discussing a terrible famine (饥荒) in India. The picture Sergei had of those hungry people in his mind caused him to write a story, in the form of musical notes. Sergei could not read music, so he picked out a tune on the piano keys, and his mother recorded the notes. Sergei titled it “Indian Gallop.”
Sergei's mother began giving him piano lessons for 20 minutes a day, and his ability grew quickly. She had a great love for music, too, and Sergei often lay awake in bed at night and listened to her play the piano.
Sergei's parents found a famous music teacher for him. The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music. Sergei later wrote, “I wanted to compose great musical plays, and instead I was given all sorts of boring tasks.” Yet he persisted with his studies and grew up to be a great composer.
In 1936 a children's theater asked Sergei to write music that would teach children about different instruments. He was happy and wrote the piece in a week, calling it Peter and the Wolf.
Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults. The first time Sergei played the piece on the piano, the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times. He was excited.
Today Sergei Prokofiev is remembered not only for his contributions (贡献) to classical music, but also for his sense of fun.
【1】When he was five, Sergei _____.
A. could read music B. experienced a famine
C. created his first composition D. wrote a story about his parents
【2】What does the underlined part “persisted with” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Hurried up. B. Continued with.
C. Put up with. D. Walked away from.
【3】The piece of music Peter and the Wolf _____.
A. was a great success
B. was one of Sergei's early works
C. was written to teach children about the piano
D. was played three extra times when first played
【4】What's the text mainly about?
A. The greatest 20th-century composer. B. Sergei's contributions to music.
C. Musical plays in Russia. D. Sergei's musical stories.
30、 It was a long drive to the nursing home where my Grandmother was living. _____________, at least twice a month I drove to see her. I'd already___________my Mom to cancer and I wanted to always remember my Grandmother, especially because she was beginning to ___________me. Nana had Alzheimer(老年痴呆症) disease, which was slowly starting to eat away at her___________. Sometimes she recognized me when I visited her and sometimes she didn't.
On one visit, I___________ my Grandmother good-bye and started to walk towards my car.___________a tiny hand seized mine. "James!" a___________voice said. I turned and saw a smiling, wrinkled face.___________my Nana, she had Alzheimer disease but was still able to walk and get around. She___________ me for her son(A nurse told me he'd died years ago). I held her hands and let her joyfully____________. Though her eyes didn't know who I was, I saw the____________in them when she spoke to her son through me.
On the following visits, I always took____________ to visit my Nana as well as her. I always got a smile and sometimes even a____________from her. The nurses told me she was always____________and gladder after seeing her "son".
Then one day I noticed she was____________ . I spoke to the nurses and they__________told me that she'd been dead for some days. I put my head____________and went quietly into my Nana's room.
Her loss didn't really hit me____________ I went for a walk at night. I looked at the sky,____________something, for a while I really had been her son. Actually, in this world we're all____________by invisible strings of love.
【1】A.Therefore B.However C.Meanwhile D.Instead
【2】A.lost B.committed C.related D.associated
【3】A.hate B.miss C.require D.forget
【4】A.brains B.abilities C.memories D.lives
【5】A.kissed B.prayed C.urged D.consulted
【6】A.Suddenly B.Finally C.Lastly D.Immediately
【7】A.nervous B.cheerful C.natural D.beautiful
【8】A.About B.With C.Like D.Beyond
【9】A.asked B.traded C.called D.took
【10】A.move on B.go on C.hold on D.work on
【11】A.anxiety B.excitement C.curiosity D.eagerness
【12】A.turn B.chance C.time D.risk
【13】A.hug B.power C.gift D.question
【14】A.kinder B.nicer C.smarter D.calmer
【15】A.silent B.absent C.weak D.sick
【16】A.skillfully B.peacefully C.painfully D.sadly
【17】A.down B.away C.out D.up
【18】A.after B.when C.until D.unless
【19】A.learning B.realizing C.admitting D.accepting
【20】A.accompanied B.influenced C.touched D.connected
31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835-April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which provided the 【1】 for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. After an apprenticeship with a printer, he worked as a typesetter and 【2】 articles to the newspaper of his older brother, Orion Clemens. He later became a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before heading west to join Orion in Nevada. He referred humorously to his singular lack of success at mining, turning to journalism for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. In 1865, his 【3】 story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras spent some time as a miner. The short story brought international attention, and was even translated into 【4】 Greek. His wit and satire, in prose and in speech, earned 【5】 from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty.
Though Twain earned a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he 【6】 in ventures that lost a great deal of money, notably the Paige Compositor, a mechanical typesetter, which failed because of its 【7】 and imprecision. Following these financial setbacks, he filed for protection from his creditors via bankruptcy, and with the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers 【8】 overcame his financial troubles. Twain chose to pay all his pre-bankruptcy creditors in full, though he had no legal responsibility to do so.
Twain was born 【9】 after a visit by Halley’s Comet, and he predicted that he would go out with it, too. He died the day after the comet returned. He 【10】 himself as the “greatest American humorist of his age”, and William Faulkner called Twain “the father of American literature”.
32、英语课上,老师让大家观看了电影《阿甘正传》(Forrest Gump)。请你根据所给提示写一篇英语影评。
类型 | 故事片 | 导演 | Robert Zemeckis | 主演 | Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump) and Robin Wright (Jenny Curran) |
剧情梗概 | 阿甘智商只有75,妈妈却让他能像普通孩子一样上学。在学校阿甘认识了一生的朋友和至爱珍妮。阿甘有一双跑得很快的腿,在妈妈和珍妮的爱护和鼓励下,他开始了一生不停的奔跑。单纯的思想和执着的信念使他取得了一系列的成功。 | ||||
评价 | 1. 一部非常好的故事片;2. 愉悦心灵的同时发人深省。 |
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 内容充实,结构完整,语意连贯;
3. 参考词汇:1. 智商intelligence quotient( IQ ) 2. 故事片feature film