1、—Sorry, Sir. I can’t answer this question.
—Well, you are said ________this part of history last week.
A.reading B.to have read C.to be reading D.having read
2、—What kind of teachers do you like, John?
—I like the teachers _____are friendly to us.
A.which
B.whose
C.who
3、My hair is long that I must go to a barber's shop and .
A.very...have it cutting B.very...have it being cut
C.so...have it cut D.so...have it to cut
4、Barely ________settled down in Beijing when he was tasked ________over the company in Shanghai, whose CEO was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago.
A.he had ; to take
B.had he ; with taking
C.had he; to take
D.he had; with taking
5、A ________ in taxes will be necessary if we are to improve our education system.
A. rise B. raise
C. reduce D. increase
6、Our teacher told us that we shouldn’t be addicted to ________ computer games as a teenager.
A.play
B.plays
C.playing
D.played
7、I have some doubt __________ they will come here on time.
A.what B.that C.which D.whether
8、The newly-discovered evidence led to the criminal _______ to five years in prison.
A.to be sentenced B.being sentenced
C.sentenced D.be sentenced
9、—Well, I’d rather play ________ violin.
—And I’d prefer just to ________ with the crowds.
A.the; help out
B./; help of
C.the; help of
D./; help out
10、It ________ that after the ash covered the people who failed to flee the city, their bodies nearly completely broke down and disappeared, ________ empty spaces in the ash.
A. is turned out; left B. is turned out; left
C. turns out; leaving D. turns out; left
11、His greatest ambition was to ___________ his country at the Olympics.
A.represent B.respond C.transform D.arrange
12、Alice likes listening to____ music while Joan is fond of surfing on ____Internet.
A. a, the B.the , / C./ , the D. /, an
13、The sentence structure(结构)of “Mr. Wu teaches us English.”is________
A.S+V+DO+OC
B.S+V+IO+DO
C.S+V+O
D.S+V+P
14、The research team are still working hard to figure out ________.
A.it was what that caused the disease B.what it was that caused the disease
C.what was it that caused the disease D.that it was what caused the disease
15、The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.主句中的主语是:________。
A.the four countries
B.the United Kingdom
C.Some areas
D.belong to
16、Bill suggested a meeting on what to do for the work plan next year.
A. having held B. to hold C. holding D. hold
17、Is it the factory ________ this type of cars is produced?
A.which
B.where
C.that
D.the place
18、Scientists have come up with a theory for why time flies when you are having fun and when you are bored.
A. stops B. falls
C. fades D. drags
19、To _______ its construction, the Potala Palace is _______ to a limited number of tourists every day.
A.preserve; available B.reserve; available
C.preserve; accessible D.reserve; accessible
20、This is a highly ________ task, and we must find someone capable to take charge of it.
A.concerned
B.curious
C.confirmed
D.complex
21、The lady said she would buy a gift for her daughter with the .
A. 20 dollars remained B. 20 dollars to remain
C. remained 20 dollars D. remaining 20 dollars
22、______ about the student, the teacher called his parents to find out why he was often absent from class.
A.Concerning
B.Be concerned
C.Concerned
D.Was concerned
23、By his very success,Webber ______ that there is an eager,enthusiastic public that will support large-scale works of musical theatre.
A.will have been proven B.had proven
C.will have proven D.has proven
24、The warriors were determined to defend their homeland, _______ difficult it was.
A.no matter which B.no matter C.no matter what D.no matter how
25、Many young people, most of ________ were well-educated, headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.
A.which
B.them
C.who
D.whom
26、If you are like most international students, you are probably pretty comfortable reading and writing in English. 【1】 Below are some tips to help you to improve your conversational skills.
Make friends with American students. Many international students end up making friends with a lot of-or only -other international students. 【2】 Hanging out with natives not only naturally pushes you to improve your spoken English, but also helps you pick up cultural and social information.
Learn from American friends. Tell your American friends that you are trying to improve your listening and speaking skills, and would like them to help you. If you pronounce a word incorrectly, or misuse an idiom, you ask them to guide you. 【3】
Increase your Knowledge. 【4】 If you have been exposed to topics that are likely to be discussed in conversation, you have a much better chance of understanding people when they talk, and of being able to express yourself well.
【5】 If you have to explain something to someone, you have a strong motivation to pronounce everything as well as you can, and find other ways to explain yourself. Finally, this becomes a good habit. Many people have asked me how I learned to speak English fluently, and I owe most of it to my years of being a math teacher in college for years.
A.It is bad for them to do that.
B.You will make progress this ways.
C.If possible, become a teacher at your school.
D.It’s a win-win opportunity for international students.
E.Keep up with news and watch popular shows and movies.
F.Explaining everything in a different way counts.
G.You may have trouble in listening and speaking in the language, however.
27、Karen Smith, a 55-year-old artist in Toronto, has always had trouble saying no when people ask her for favors. Usually, she’ll respond with a yes — and just as often find herself regretting it.
“It’s a natural thing for me to want to help people,” says Smith. “It’s a good feeling to be useful and needed.” The problem, she adds, is that she has unintentionally trained everyone in her life to expect a yes to their requests, no matter what they are. Smith knows her ‘okaying’ to favors, often at the expense of her own finances, time or mental health, isn’t good for her. But it’s been a hard habit to break.
Many of us get sucked into saying yes — even when we’d really rather not, because we feel sorry for others, or because we even feel ashamed. If you have difficulty figuring out when or how to say no, here are some tips for breaking the cycle of what one psychologist calls “the disease to please.”
To turn down favors without guilt — or with less guilt, anyway — Newman says to remember that saying yes in the moment means you’ll have to say no to somebody or something else later on.
Newman says it can be useful to make a list of the people whom you want to help, and decide in advance what your general limits are when it comes to demands on your time. Do you exercise every day at three? Do you need to be in bed by nine? Keep these things in mind when you’re considering adding to your load.
OK, so you’ve made your chosen people lists, you’ve figured out your personal limits, and you’ve decided that no, your things can go more smoothly then. But how do you actually say no without damaging your relationships or stressing yourself out?
【1】What does Karen Smith usually feel after saying “yes” to someone?
A.Happy.
B.Regretted.
C.Satisfied.
D.Disappointed.
【2】What’s the purpose of writing the first two paragraphs?
A.To introduce the topic of the text.
B.To show the trouble of Karen Smith.
C.To prove a psychologist’s new findings.
D.To explain the main reason of saying yes.
【3】How many suggestions do Newman give on when to say no?
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.
D.Five.
【4】What may the text deal with later?
A.How to be free of stress.
B.How to make a smooth life.
C.How to say no to requests.
D.How to keep a good relationship with others.
28、If you’ve been studying English for a while, you’ve probably worked out that there is more than one type of “English”. Everyone knows English is the national language of the UK and the US, but do you know that India has the second largest number of English speakers, followed by Nigeria?
Like most languages, the two main factors (因素) that influence the way people speak English are geographical (where they are in the world) and social (the way their parents, friends and other people they talk to speak). That is why in the UK, people from London speak differently from those who live in Manchester, but there are also lots of different accents within London, which depend on social class.
Australian English and South African English are good examples of how English is different all over the world. These accents sound “funny” to some other speakers of English, because they have been more influenced by other languages and accents. For example, Australian English is strongly influenced by Irish convicts (爱尔兰罪犯) sent by the British to Australia, who also brought their slang with them. Australian English is also influenced by Aboriginal (土著的) English, so we hear words like “Kangaroo” and “Billabong” (a large pool of water in the outback).
So how should a Chinese student choose which accent to use? Well, to an Australian like me, British English sounds more academic and educated than American English. However, American English is cooler — it’s the language of popular culture and blockbuster movies (卖座的电影).
In the end, the choice is yours — just remember to be consistent (一致的,始终如一的).
【1】What type of English does the writer speak?
A.Australian English.
B.British English.
C.American English.
D.South African English.
【2】According to the passage, what most probably causes the different ways of people speaking English in the same city?
A.Geography.
B.Social class.
C.History.
D.Politics.
【3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Nigeria has the third-largest number of English speakers.
B.Australia used to be a kind of prison for British prisoners.
C.South African English sounds much different from Australian English.
D.People from London speak a different language from those living in Manchester.
【4】According to the writer, it is good for an English learner to ______.
A.learn all types of English existing in the world
B.create a new type of English for others to follow
C.speak American English rather than British English
D.choose a type of English he likes most and keep to it
29、 Our busy modern lives don't always make it easy for us to plan healthy meals. These books provide a guide to different types of healthy diets and plenty of recipes and hacks to keep your eating on track.
The Blue Zones Solution
Author Dan Buettner defines Blue Zones as places in the world where people have recorded as living the longest. The Blue Zones Solution explores diet and lifestyle techniques used in areas like Okinawa, Japan, Sardinia, Italy, and more. Buettner explains how you can apply these to your own daily life. There are recipes and checklists to help you create your own Blue Zone.
Food to Live By
Food to Live By takes things back to the basics. Myra Goodman, author and cofounder of Earthbound Farm, focuses on cooking simple dishes with organic ingredients. The recipes are easy to prepare and include important information about care and handling of ingredients. Goodman also includes full-colored photos of her dishes.
Wildly Affordable Organic
Eating organic is a healthier choice because the food is free of pesticides and antibiotics. Unfortunately, it can also be an expensive option. Wildly Affordable Organic gives you tricks to eat well without the high price. There are tips for how to make your family's lifestyle greener, save money on grocery runs, and cook easy seasonal meals.
The New Primal Blueprint
The New Primal Blueprint is an update on author Mark Sisson's The Primal Blueprint, released in 2009. It continues to focus on the benefits of eating the way our primal ancestors did and emphasizes Sisson's lifestyle laws for health and well-being. In addition to expanded and updated information, the new book comes with updated photos, graphics, and cartoons.
【1】What does The Blue Zones Solution mainly feature?
A.Live longer with your own recipes.
B.Live your own life to the fullest.
C.Seek recipes from long-lived people.
D.Apply book knowledge to daily life.
【2】What do Food to Live By and Wildly Affordable Organic have in common?
A.They are about eating organic.
B.They are written by the same author.
C.They concerns ways of making dishes.
D.They offer full-colored photos of dishes.
【3】What is special about The New Primal Blueprint?
A.It focuses on health. B.It is an updated version.
C.It emphasizes lifestyles. D.It contains good photos.
30、My husband, a science writer, had just won an award for his writing from a chemistry association, and we were invited to the big award dinner.
I was excited but also _________, for I was having an identity crisis (危机). I had _________ my job when pregnant, because I thought raising kids was important work, and _________ it. Though working harder than ever, I didn’t get any _________ from my social network, however.
After the host listed all the _________ of my husband, he introduced me, a housewife and mother of two. This was the first time I had found myself _________ by those words. All the people present, mainly scientists, started _________ to each other. My face immediately turned red with _________. I thought they must see me as a _________.
At the end of the dinner, people walked around and chatted. I sat at the big round table alone, feeling __________. Then one of older female scientists __________ me and said what I was doing was so __________. She went away before I had a chance to __________ her. She had given me __________ what I needed at that time.
Now, when I see a woman during the middle of a workday __________ a stroller (婴儿车), I will tell her what she is doing is valuable.
【1】
A.surprised
B.worried
C.moved
D.tired
【2】
A.chosen
B.taken
C.changed
D.quit
【3】
A.liked
B.ignored
C.hated
D.missed
【4】
A.pay
B.benefit
C.help
D.recognition
【5】
A.achievements
B.experiences
C.virtues
D.goals
【6】
A.called
B.defined
C.inspired
D.honored
【7】
A.listening
B.shouting
C.whispering
D.waving
【8】
A.embarrassment
B.satisfaction
C.joy
D.relief
【9】
A.friend
B.failure
C.partner
D.fool
【10】
A.at home
B.under control
C.out of place
D.with excitement
【11】
A.knew
B.trusted
C.saved
D.approached
【12】
A.unique
B.simple
C.attractive
D.valuable
【13】
A.consider
B.thank
C.remember
D.admire
【14】
A.nearly
B.eventually
C.exactly
D.mostly
【15】
A.pushing
B.buying
C.making
D.parking
31、Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the proper form of the words or expressions given in the frame. Each one can only be used once.
There’s a Museum for Everyone
What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Perhaps you 【1】 an imposing building in a rather conventional(传统的)design made of high-quality stone? Perhaps you imagine a classic 【2】, such as the museum of natural history, the museum of fine art, or the national museum -- its exhibits displayed in a time - 【3】 style and falling in line with tradition.
Some people might consider these customary institutions the best way to 【4】 the future of typical educational topics. A museum of old breadboards, they may say, does not make up an orthodox(正统的)exhibition. But according to the Museum Association, a museum is defined as a place enabling “... people to 【5】 collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment.” And so of the 2500 estimated museum in the UK, a few are bound to be considered a little unconventional.
What about Neil Cole’s Adventures in Science Fiction? This odd museum of classic science fiction was opened by the 【6】 Neil Cole. “Science fiction has become more mainstream so I thought people might want to see this,” says Mr Cole.
If clocks are more to your 【7】, why not visit the Cuckoo-land Museum? Set up by brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski, this collection of over 600 cuckoo(布谷鸟)clocks is considered to be the largest of its kind in the world -- and all from the Black Forest region in Germany.
Finally, you could visit the Victor Wynd Museum of Curiosities in London. This 【8】 institution reverses the trend of educating visitors through 【9】 explanations alongside its exhibits. Instead, it displays all of its 【10】 treasures, which include dodo bones, shrunken heads and a collection of McDonald’s Happy Meal toys, with no explanation at all.
32、阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
The other day I was travelling to San Antonio by train to visit my sister. The train was a little crowded and there was a young man sitting next to the window. Since it was a hot day, I wanted that window seat more than anything else at that time. As a young lady, I thought the young man would give me the seat if I asked him. So I smiled at him and asked whether he could give up his seat and take another one. To my surprise, he said that he needed that seat and refused my request. I had no choice but to take the seat next to him.
The train was crossing station after station. The weather was so hot that the scenery(风景) outside the window could not attract my interest I had nothing to do, so I started to focus my attention on the young man and stare at him up and down. He wore a blue shirt and there was a shawl(披巾) on his legs. He did not even rise from his seat once, which made me feel a little bit strange. Moreover, only a madman would use a shawl in such hot weather, I thought.
After the five-hour long journey, the train arrived at the final stop. I picked up my bag and stood up, waiting for the door to open. I gave a neglectful (不经意的) look at the young man and asked, “The train has arrived at the final station. Are you not getting off?” Hearing my words, he began to smile at me and said in a calm voice, “Someone has to come for me and take me off the train because I can’t do it by myself. ”I gave my full attention to his legs, only to find there was nothing under that shawl!
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
The man was a disabled person.
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paragraph 2:
After hearing his story, I could not meet his eyes any more.
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