1、By the time Mr Wang returned home from Beijing, his son’s wedding _______.
A.ended B.has ended C.had been ending D.had ended
2、Only when you become a parent, ___________understand your mother.
A.you will B.will you C.you can D.are you
3、Marathon is intended to put the athletes to a challenging test of and willpower.
A.insistence B.endurance C.preservation D.bravery
4、At that time, China was______ Japan, so traveling was extremely difficult.
A.at the war with B.at war against C.at war with D.during the war with
5、______ is generally accepted, economic growth is determined by the smooth development of production.
A. What B. That C. It D.As
6、John left a word with my secretary ____ he would call me later.
A. who B. that
C. what D. which
7、I’m afraid this painting is not by Picasso.It’s only a copy and so it’s ______.
A.priceless B.invaluable C.valuable D.worthless
8、I plan to visit my family during the Spring Festival, but if I can’t get the train ticket, I still have an ________ plan.
A. enthusiastic B. alternative
C. awful D. anxious
9、——How about eight o’clock meeting outside the cinema?
——That _____ me fine.
A.matches B.meets C.satisfies D.suits
10、Dina, __________for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.
A.struggling B.struggled C.having struggled D.to struggle
11、---- Would you like to go out for a walk with me?
---- It’s too late._________, it’s windy outside.
A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Otherwise
12、—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.
13、Tom is very good at science, ________ his brother is fond of literature.
A.when
B.while
C.as
D.once
14、We travel_____________ all the time between Canada and England for the business.
A.bit by bit B.back and forth C.now and then D.little by little
15、Our country is developing at an amazing speed,which is____makes me feel so proud.
A.what B.why C.that D.where
16、Do you know the boy ___ under the big tree ?
A.lay
B.lain
C.laying
D.lying
17、"Well, when I took my sheep through the fields some of them might have died if we had ___________a snake. But that's the way life is with sheep and with shepherds.”
A. come upon B. wait on
C. live with D. put together
18、My grandfather is as _______as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.
A. powerful B. energetic C. forceful D. strong
19、We are interested in the weather because it _____ us so directly --- what we wear, what we do, and even how we feel.
A.confuses B.guides C.affects D.effects
20、Helen was about to walk out of the door________ the telephone rang.
A.when B.then C.while D.that
21、–Tack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.
--Sorry, sir, but I was ______ in the traffic congestion for 15 minutes.
A. held out B. held on C. held up D. held off
22、The thought of going back home was ________ kept him happy while he was working abroad.
A. that B. all that C. all what D. which
23、Maria has written two novels, both of ________ have been made into television series.
A. them B. that
C. which D. what
24、—_______ you interrupt now? Can’t you see I’m on the phone?
—Sorry Sir, but it’s urgent.
A.Must B.Can C.Should D.Could
25、The music played by Lang Lang _____ very pleasing to the ear.
A.sounds B.hears C.listens D.listens to
26、Everyone needs friends. As the saying goes, “Friends are God’s way of taking care of us .”
The American writer, Sally Seamans, tells young students some smart ways to make friends .Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow .
First you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his best to help. To make friends, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives .
But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter .
There are three steps to be friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong; explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life .
【1】Sally wants to tell students the way to .
A.make friends
B.plant trees
C.get happy
D.keep fit
【2】According to the passage, a good friend should .
A.be lovely and cool
B.be kind and patient
C.have lots of money
D.have good looks
【3】According to the passage, you can your friend after a fight .
A.buy a present for
B.never say a word to
C.have dinner with
D.write a letter to
【4】Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Friends are God’s son.
B.People like fighting with their friends.
C.To make friends, we need to plant the seed and take care of it.
D.To make friends, we should be kind and beautiful.
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【1】Which course would be helpful for an English beginner?
A.High School ESL. B.General English.
C.Night Classes. D.Academic English.
【2】How much will you pay if you spend two weeks taking the Night Classes?
A.360. B.300. C.600. D.240.
【3】In which section can we find this passage?
A.Life style. B.Opinion. C.Health. D.Study.
28、 My journey home from school is nothing special.The train is always busy but I usually find a seat and start reading or texting my friends,making sure,like everyone else,not to look at other people.
But last Tuesday was different.I was happily listening to some new music when the train suddenly stopped.This wasn't unusual and I didn't think anything of it. Then after about five minutes, I noticed people were starting to get a bit angry. Fifteen minutes later, people started getting angrier.The longer the train stood still, the angrier people became until finally the announcement came:"We are sorry to announce that this train is delayed (延误)."
That seemed to calm people down and so we all went back to what we were doing before, but soon there was another announcement: We were going to be there for a long time﹣a train had broken down in front of us.There was a loud sigh (叹气) throughout the carriage (车厢) but then something unexpected happened: complete strangers started talking to each other. I started chatting to a couple of young tourists. They were from Spain and they were traveling around the UK so I suggested some places they should visit. Next I really surprised myself by starting a conversation with a businesswoman. She was going to take three months off work to climb Qomolangma. It was great talking to her. Then I decided to get up and go for a walk down the train I met a woman who had been a student at my school seven years before and knew lots of my teachers.
While we were talking, we heard there was a patient in another part of the train who needed help and the woman from my school jumped into action. It turned out she was a nurse and when she came back, she was welcomed as a hero.
Then, after two hours, we started moving again. Everyone clapped and cheered and some people, complete strangers three hours before, even hugged I will never forget the day the train stopped and people started talking.
【1】How did the author do when the train suddenly stopped?
A.He turned to the other passengers.
B.He paid no attention to it.
C.He let out a long deep sigh.
D.He got angry at once.
【2】Why did the train stop?
A.It broke down.
B.It ran out of gas.
C.The track was under repair.
D.A previous train stopped working.
【3】What did the author talk about with the nurse?
A.Some famous tourist spots.
B.Some stories of businesswomen.
C.Their previous teachers.
D.Their mountain﹣climbing experiences.
【4】Why did the author consider the journey unforgettable?
A.Talking to strangers made him happy.
B.He saved a person's life on the train.
C.He met some classmates during the trip.
D.It was the first time for him to meet with an accident.
29、 Gertrude was just an average kid with an average life. She lived in an average sized house in an average neighborhood. At home, she helped out just enough to get by. At school, she did just enough homework to stay out of trouble. She had straight Cs in all of her classes.
One day Gertrude’s teacher, Mr. Mister, stopped her after class. “Gertrude” he said, “I know that you can do better. I’ve seen the work you do in class, and some of it is amazing…Way better than C work.” Gertrude knew that there were moments when she tried a little harder than what everyone expected. But she just didn't have confidence in herself. She didn’t really believe that she could change; in fact, she was scared by the thought of having the power to become whatever she wanted. She stopped listening to Mr. Mister about half way through his speech and just nodded her head until he stopped.
That night, Gertrude had a dream. It was ten years into the future and she was still living with her mom in her average neighborhood. A voice spoke in the dream: “The present is nothing more than the outcome of the choices made in the past. The future will be the results of the choices we make today.” Gertrude started crying average sized tears, because she knew that she helped shape the world in which she lived, and the choices she made produced the options she had. She woke up with her pillow wet.
Gertrude was relieved to be back in middle school. She took a little more care in getting herself ready that morning, and she felt better than normal. She tried harder in school, and she felt smarter than usual. She helped more around the house and it looked better. Sure, there were still lots of things that Gertrude struggled with, but just trying her best made her feel better when she didn’t succeed. Gertrude even became great at failing by learning from her mistakes.
【1】Which of the following words can best describe Gertrude in Paragraph 1?
A.Popular. B.Optimistic. C.Common. D.Aggressive.
【2】Where did Gertrude’s problem actually lie?
A.In herself. B.In her family. C.In her teacher. D.In her studies.
【3】What did Gertrude learn from her dream?
A.It is shameful to be an average kid with an average life.
B.The choices she makes at present will shape her future.
C.The present is not the result of the choices made in the past.
D.She could hardly do anything for the world in which she lived.
【4】What can we say for sure about Gertrude from the last paragraph?
A.She suffered more. B.She failed in her attempts.
C.She changed her attitude. D.She was glad about failures.
30、 Gabrielle Pierce was looking forward to graduating from Xavier University this year. However, she was ______ to learn that her graduation ceremony was ______ out. It took her a few weeks to stop ______.
Gabrielle’s father, Torrence, was just as disappointed that she wouldn’t get the important day she ______. So he was ______ to make the day special, whatever it took. “You’re going to ______ to the stage even if I have to build you one myself,” Torrence told his daughter, “I’m just going to create the ______ here.”
The proud father ______ to have a ceremony in the front yard of their home, including a ______ in the driveway and loudspeakers for speeches. He even had the traditional graduation ______ Pomp and Circumstance played while Pierce walked toward the stage.
The ______ consisted of nearly 40 people, including Gabrielle’s family members and schoolmates.
“At that moment, I didn’t have any ______,” Torrence said. “I was moved. It’s great to ______ my baby step on the stage and all her friends, relatives, neighbors, and people that we don’t even know stopped in the street to ______ this.”
The college graduate was shocked that her father went so ______ as to realize her ______ moment. “I know when he plans ______, it’s usually big. But I didn’t ______ that this was going to be as big as it was,” she said, “I couldn’t ask for anything better. A lot of people ______. People were driving by yelling ‘______.’ Everything was just so perfect. I felt so loved.”
【1】A.grateful B.concerned C.upset D.hopeful
【2】A.wiped B.dug C.carried D.given
【3】A.smiling B.wandering C.escaping D.crying
【4】A.feared B.deserved C.ignored D.selected
【5】A.unwilling B.determined C.likely D.regretful
【6】A.attach B.travel C.walk D.slide
【7】A.entertainment B.graduation C.performance D.challenge
【8】A.managed B.agreed C.refused D.pretended
【9】A.statue B.cabin C.path D.stage
【10】A.role B.trick C.card D.song
【11】A.community B.class C.audience D.club
【12】A.worries B.ideas C.choices D.puzzles
【13】A.notice B.see C.spot D.recognize
【14】A.attend B.schedule C.approach D.witness
【15】A.easily B.far C.wide D.early
【16】A.magical B.ordinary C.depressing D.exhausting
【17】A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything
【18】A.calculate B.explain C.doubt D.expect
【19】A.turned up B.broke up C.set of D.showed off
【20】A.thanks B.goodbye C.congratulations D.attention
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.
Chinese medical expert have warned that antibiotics (抗生素)are “ 【1】 overused” in hospitals, which may cause serious side-effects for the health of an entire generation.
According to the ministry, 70 percent of Chinese inpatients have received antibiotics, while the maximum number set by the World Health Organization is 30 percent. About 97 percent of 【2】 patients used antibiotics but research showed that a large number of them could avoid the need if hospitals conducted proper sanitation(公共卫生)measures.
Particularly, antibiotics are overused in the 【3】 of children. Nearly one third of the daily 10,000 outpatients at the Beijing children’s Hospital take intravenous drips(静脉输液)that largely contain antibiotics.
“Some doctors might lack proper training on how to 【4】antibiotics in a more precise way and avoid 【5】risks. Some simply want to play it safe,” said Zhu Zhenggang, president of Shanghai-based Ruijin Hospital.
The ministry 【6】 a nationwide campaign over the past six months to 【7】 the use of antibiotics. Vice Health Minister Ma Xiaowei admitted that the government faces great challenges as many public hospitals have 【8】 supervision on prescription(处方)safety under heavy pressure from patients.
Insiders also noted that the overuse of antibiotics was partly 【9】by profit-seeking pharmacy (制药)firms.
About 60 percent of the newly 【10】 medicines by the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) last year were antibiotics. According to the SFDA, the country reported 690,000 cases of adverse drug reactions caused by abuse of medicine, including 600 deaths in 2010.
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An Unforgettable Trip
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