1、They celebrate their wedding ________ every year.
A.advantage B.aim C.amount D.anniversary
2、A concert was given ________ the flooded areas.
A.in aid of B.in search of C.in hope of D.in charge of
3、Most educators believe a challenging situation can often ________ the best qualities of a person.
A.turn up
B.call for
C.make up
D.bring out
4、He complains a lot because he is not with his present job.
A. unsatisfied B. strict
C. angry D. satisfied
5、In order to find the missing child, villagers _________ all they can over the past five hours.
A. did B. do
C. had done D. have done
6、The Belt and Road Forum, ________ a total of 1500 visitors have attended, focuses on the goal of promoting common development and prosperity.
A. when B. where C. which D. that
7、You won't know the value(价值)of the health _______you lose it.
A.until
B.after
C.when
D.because
8、 The computer system ___suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.
A. broke down B. broke out
C. broke up D. broke in
9、I wonder how many years ago ______.
A.did your father retire
B.your father retired
C.has your father retired
D.your father has retired
10、The girl is a nice girl we all want to help her.
A.such;that B.too;to
C.so;that D.very;that
11、Have you heard of such an experiment ________ wine experts were fooled into thinking a cheap bottle of wine was an exceptional one with the labels changed.
A. as B. where
C. that D. which
12、You type almost anything, however unclear, into the space provided on Google and in a second it __________ thousands of references.
A. catches up with B. comes up with
C. ends up with D. puts up with
13、At first________, it looked like a simple accident, but later the police became suspicious.
A.look
B.view
C.sight
D.scene
14、I recommend you ________ basketball in the street.
A.not to play
B.playing
C.would play
D.to play
15、I often turn to my friends for support when I have difficulty ________ with problems.
A.keeping up
B.luring
C.coping
16、My granny does crossword puzzles each day ______ her mind sharp.
A.to keep B.kept
C.having kept D.to be kept
17、—Do you like your new job, George?
—Yes, everything is great and being able to walk to work is an added ________ for me.
A. bargain B. budget
C. bonus D. balance
18、The prison governor has refused to let him go, saying he must first be given from his own superiors.
A.accumulation B.affection C.authority D.accommodation
19、The naughty boy demanded that he to go on studying the next week.
A. could permit B. could be permitted
C. must permit D. be permitted
20、Remember that you won’t be able to cancel the contract ________ you’ve signed.
A.unless
B.until
C.though
D.once
21、The Apollo Missions
“That's one small step for a man. One giant leap for mankind.”
— Neil Armstrong
Apollo’s Goals
The national effort that enabled Astronaut Neil Armstrong to speak those words as he stepped onto the lunar surface fulfilled a dream as old as humanity. Project Apollo’s goals went beyond landing Americans on the moon and returning them safely to Earth.
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 has been called a “successful failure,” because the crew never landed on the Moon, but they made it home safely after an explosion crippled their ship. When the associated heater was turned on during flight, the tank exploded depleting almost all of the power from the command module and forcing the crew to use the lunar module as a lifeboat. Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert came home safely thanks to the mission control team’s improvised procedures and their own ability to implement them.(Launch: April 11, 1970; splashdown: April 17)
Apollo 14
Notable for the return of America’s first astronaut, Alan Shepard, to space, Apollo 14 also was probably the smoothest lunar landing to that point. The crew spent more than nine hours outside the lunar module and set up a number of experiments. Shepard set a new distance record by walking more than 9,000 feet on the lunar surface, pulling a hand cart to carry their tools and samples.(Launch: Jan. 31, 1971: lunar landing: Feb. 5: splashdown, Feb. 9)
Apollo 15
For the first time, humans drove a car on the Moon. The first of the Apollo “J” Missions-designed for longer stays on the Moon - the mission carried a lunar rover, which Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin used while they were on the surface for more than I8 hours. They traveled more than 17 miles in the rover, setting up experiments and collecting 170 pounds of samples. Before leaving the lunar surface, Scott conducted an experiment to test Galileo’s theory that objects in vacuum, without air resistance, would fall at the same rate. He dropped a geological hammer and a feather, which hit the ground at the same time, proving Galileo right.(Launch: July 26, 1971, lunar landing: July 30: splashdown: Aug. 7)
【1】Why has Apollo 13 been called a “successful failure”?
A.Apollo 13 finally exploded as planned in space.
B.All the crew succeeded in landing on the Moon.
C.The crew managed to escape from a severe accident and returned to Earth.
D.The crew finished the experiment although they failed to land on the Moon.
【2】Which of the following is True according to the passage?
A.It took five days for Apollo 14 to reach the Moon.
B.The lunar rover was used as a lifeboat for space travel.
C.Shepard tested Galileo’s theory successfully on the Moon.
D.Apollo 15 remained in space for the shortest period of time.
【3】Which of the following column is this article most likely to be found?
A.Booming Science B.Exploring the Unknown
C.Mechanical World D.Transforming Moon
22、 “Food is the first necessity of the people” is a famous Chinese old saying, which reflects that Chinese have paid much attention to food since the ancient times. The importance of food in people’s daily life in China can be seen in the way they send greetings to each other, “Have you eaten?”, which is far away from the way people greet in western countries and has been seen as a characteristic of Chinese culture.
Food in China generally includes rice, wheat, buckwheat, corn, potato, sweet potato, beans and varieties of vegetables. Besides, wheaten food such as Mantou (steamed bun), noodle, Youtiao (deep-fried dough stick), Xiaolongbao (steamed pork-stuffed dumpling in bamboo basket), and: many other local snacks, are commonly seen on the table in China.
Regionally, a general feature of spicy east food, sweet south food, sour west food and salty north food can be summarized, but flavors of food in places differ from each other as a matter of fact. Generally, people living in South China pay more attention to nutrition and prefer delicate, tasty and refreshing food such as rice porridge and soup; however, spicy hotpot is always people' s favorite in the southwest areas due to the wet and rainy climate. And, people living in North China prefer wheaten food such as Jiaozi, noodles, while all kinds of steamed bun and beef and mutton are most popular in northwest areas.
【1】The expression “Have you eaten?” functions the same as_______________.
A.Are you hungry? B.What did you eat?
C.Hi! How are you doing? D.When will you eat?
【2】Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a general Chinese food?
A.steak and mutton B.rice and wheat
C.corn and potato D.beans and vegetables
【3】Why do people in Sichuan province like spicy hotpot?
A.Because they live in the east of China. B.Because it is too cold in winter there.
C.Because it rains a lot and is too wet. D.Because spicy food makes them eat more.
【4】The last paragraph is mainly about_______________.
A.people living in South China like sweet food B.Chinese food habits are different in areas
C.people in North China prefer wheaten food D.how people prepare food in different areas
23、Tom Robinson, 24, was attempting to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific Ocean when his self-built rowboat Maiwar overturned in the South Pacific last week. He was less than 2,000km from his hometown Brisbane after leaving Lima, Peru last year.
Mr. Robinson activated an emergency beacon (示位标) and was rescued by a passing cruise ship (游轮). “You wonder what’s going to happen next and that is a really tough thought,” Mr. Robinson said. “But you have to push the thought away and stay positive.”
Holding his family members for the first time in 18 months stirred (激发) emotions in the young rower, and gave him a new appreciation for his hometown. “It’s really good to finally step through those doors, and be back in Brisbane. It’s home. I never missed it before, but I really did,” he said.
To end his 18 months at sea on such a crazy note was strange, but Mr. Robinson had many stories to tell. “It was the most remarkable adventure and it was more everything than I could have ever imagined.”
Mr. Robinson had one apology before he left for home with his family. “I would like to apologize to the passengers on board whose holiday I did interrupt. The people on the cruise ship were kind-hearted and I can’t thank them enough for all they did,” he said.
Mother Veronica Horgan said Thursday night had been very stressful as they waited anxiously. “But when we got the phone call on Friday, we heard his voice and he was saved and well. We were just so elated,” she said. “I never expected to have an adventurous son. But it’s been an interesting time for us all. Tom has had some fantastic experiences, and met some wonderful people along the way. That’s brilliant.”
【1】What can we learn about Tom?
A.He intended to set a new record.
B.He found a missing cruise ship.
C.He lost interest in rowing a boat.
D.He bought the rowboat Maiwar.
【2】Why did Tom apologize to the passengers on board?
A.For the unexpected danger.
B.For the ups and downs of his life.
C.For the inconvenience caused.
D.For the tough situation they faced.
【3】What does the underlined word “elated” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Curious.
B.Helpless.
C.Regretful.
D.Happy.
【4】What does Veronica Horgan think of her son’s adventure?
A.It upsets her plan.
B.It’s rewarding.
C.It lacks teamwork.
D.It’s more costly.
24、Margie even wrote about it that night in her diary. On the page headed May 17, 2157, she wrote, “today, Tommy found a real book!”
It was a very old book. Margie’s grandfather once said that when he was a little boy his grandfather told him that there was a time when all stories were printed on paper.
They turned the pages, which were yellow and crinkly, and it was awfully funny to read words that stood still instead of moving the way they were supposed to-on a screen, you know. And then, when they turned back to the page before, it had the same words on it that it had had when they read it the first time.
“Gee,” said Tommy, “what a waste. When you’re through with the book, you just throw it away, I guess. Our television screen must have had a million books on it and it’s good for plenty more. I wouldn’t throw it away. ”
“What’s it about?” asked Margie.
“School,” said Tommy.
“School? I hate school. ” Margie always hated school, but now she hated it more than ever. The part she hated most was the slot where she had to put homework and test papers. She always had to write them out in a punch code they made her learn when she was six years old, and the mechanical teacher calculated the mark in no time. The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in geography and she had been doing worse and worse until her mother had shaken her head sorrowfully and sent for the County Inspector.
The inspector was a round little man with a red face and a whole box of tools with dials and wires. After an hour or so, he finished and said to Margie’s mother, “It’s not the little girl’s fault, Mrs. Jones. I think the geography sector was geared a little too quick. Those things happen sometimes. I’ve slowed it up to an average ten-year level. ”
There it was again, large and black and ugly, with a big screen on which all the lessons were shown and the questions were asked.
【1】When is it that the incident happen?
A.In the 21th century.
B.Hundreds of years ago.
C.In the 22th century.
D.Decades of years ago.
【2】What’s the inspector’s job?
A.Give students tests.
B.Teach students lessons.
C.Meet parents.
D.Adjust the machines.
【3】What does the underlined word “gear” in the second to last paragraph mean?
A.Set.
B.Invent.
C.Plant.
D.Insert.
【4】What is the author’s attitude towards lessons on a screen?
A.Positive.
B.Negative.
C.Neutral.
D.Indifferent.
25、Children are introduced to the arts in many different ways. Participation in the arts improves personal confidence, problem solving skills, and even memorization and social skills. As young brains develop, it is vital that the creative side of the brain receive equal attention to the _________ side of the brain to ensure maximum education. Unfortunately, there are those who believe creativity holds little or no value. However, they could never be farther from the _________.
According to a National Education Association research report, “Teenagers and young adults of low socioeconomic status (SES), who have a _________ of in-depth arts involvement, show better academic outcomes than low-SES youth with less arts involvement.” This research report shows that the arts strengthen the academic hemisphere of the brain. According to recent studies, as the brain focuses on math problems or reading, only certain areas of their brain are _________. However, when teenagers and young adults are listening to music, drawing a picture or engaging the mind _________, multiple areas of the brain are working at the same time. _________, more areas of the brain are strengthened, resulting in stronger overall brain activity.
With all the benefits of arts education, it is _________ that some educational boards still believe sufficient education can be reached without the benefits of the arts. In January 2017, the Utah State Board of Education _________ an official command that added two classes to the school curriculum, requiring all students between sixth and eighth grades to take those courses. This _________ limited the opportunity for the students to take elective arts courses. This command created an uproar among parents and teachers in Canyon School District and—thanks to protests—was not put into __________.
Participation in the arts is one of the most precious gifts we can give our children. It brings them joy, creativity and helps them __________ academically. Our education system is __________the critical role the arts have in education. If we limit the arts within school systems, we take away our children’s chances of present and future __________. We cannot do that. Our children need to have every opportunity to expand their minds through the __________ of the arts. We must give our youth the opportunities and advantages to reach their highest goals and dreams if we are to __________ a bright future for generations to come.
【1】
A.far
B.logical
C.right
D.bright
【2】
A.criteria
B.standard
C.principle
D.truth
【3】
A.story
B.taste
C.history
D.vision
【4】
A.affected
B.quickened
C.taken
D.activated
【5】
A.creatively
B.fully
C.partially
D.actively
【6】
A.Above all
B.What’s more
C.On the contrary
D.As a result
【7】
A.natural
B.necessary
C.inevitable
D.shocking
【8】
A.released
B.shouted
C.obeyed
D.barked
【9】
A.in conclusion
B.in turn
C.in reply
D.in return
【10】
A.existence
B.effect
C.word
D.use
【11】
A.mature
B.focus
C.communicate
D.excel
【12】
A.strengthening
B.playing
C.weakening
D.abandoning
【13】
A.encounters
B.accomplishments
C.delights
D.employments
【14】
A.applications
B.rewards
C.means
D.attractions
【15】
A.secure
B.fetch
C.predict
D.face
26、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mark and his brother Jamie rang their neighbor Mrs Grady’s doorbell. “You know her better than I do, Mark. You do the talking. ”
“Hi, Mrs Grady, ” said Mark when she opened the door. “Would you like us to shovel(铲除) the side walk and driveway? ”
Shoveling the snow was Jamie’s idea, a way to make enough money for a new video game that came out the next day.
Mrs Grady touched her hand to her heart. “That would be wonderful, boys. The work is too much for me. ”
“It will cost 10 dollars, ” Jamie said.
“If that’s OK, ” Mark said.
“Oh dear, ” Mrs Grady sounded a little disappointed. “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I guess that’s not what you had in mind. ”
Mark was going to say that Mrs Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later. ”
It still snowed heavily. As they walked through the snow out of Mrs Grady’s driveway, Mark glanced over his shoulder. Mrs Grady stood at her window, watching them.
Mark suddenly thought of how she helped him last summer. She didn’t look like a strong person who’d come to rescue last summer when Mr Dunn’s collie(牧羊犬) Goldie got away from her backyard. Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. And Goldie had boxed him in between the wooden fence and the cedar hedge(雪松树篱). Mark tried to call for his dad, but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth.
注意: 续写的词数应为150左右。
Then Mrs Grady’s front door had flown open.
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And now Mrs Grady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer.
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