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1、In spite of his ________ to be a scholar in that field, he is not well equipped with that talent.
A. potential B. competence
C. ambition D. character
2、 --I hear that there was a terrible crash in the subway in Shanghai the other day.
--Yes, _____ news came as _____ shock to all of us.
A. the; the B. a; / C. the; a D. /; a
3、---Look，what a mess in the kitchen！
---I ______cooking fish in a new way and I really have no time to tidy it up now.
A. tried B. had tried
C. will try D. have been trying
4、 good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Tianjin dishes.
A．Instead of
B．Apart from
C．Far from
D．Regardless of
5、Lucy will take her daughter to the amusement park________ she gets the tickets.
A．if
B．until
C．although
D．unless
6、Handling difficult employees can be a real challenge for any manager, regardless of experienced he or she is.
A. whether B. where
C. how D. why
7、The resolution will be significant for the nation to seize the period of strategic________as it faces the most complicated external environments.
A．organization
B．opposition
C．opportunity
D．occupation
8、_____ caused the great damage remains unknown.
A. What B. That C. How D. Where
9、Two blocks beyond the school is a field ______ we often played football during childhood.
A. who B. which
C. when D. where
10、It is a great evening, and definitely _____________ all the hard work.
A. worthy B. worth
C. worthwhile D. worthless
11、You should keep in mind ________ you should behave while travelling abroad.
A. that B. what C. how D. where
12、I think it's high time you made up your mind to choose a(n) ________.
A.ambition B.carrier C.employment D.career
13、Intelligence, perseverance and confidence are ________ it takes to make a good scientist.
A．that
B．what
C．which
D．where
14、 As many as 20 dishes are provided in the dining hall today, and you are free to choose suits you best.
A. whatever B. whenever
C. whichever D. wherever
15、He didn’t selfishly keep for himself the money inherited from his uncle. Instead, he made a ______ contribution to help the community.
A. commercial B. generous C. comparable D. profitable
16、As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can get hold of and catch every opportunity she meets up with so as to gain _____ progress.
A. mild B. widespread
C. steady D. Average
17、Half an hour later, Lucy still couldn’t get a taxi _______ the bus had dropped her.
A.until B.when C.although D.where
18、It is the driver rather than the children who ________to ________ for the accident.
A．are; be blamed
B．are; blame
C．is; blame
D．is; be blamed
19、Shortly after the earthquake, many people hurried to the hospital to __________their blood.
A. donate B. share C. exchange D. promote
20、All of us are pleased to see the problem ______ so quickly．
A．solve B．solving
C．to solve D．solved
21、Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situation — for example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.
The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, habitual loneliness usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.
Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person's social contacts, e.g. friends, family members, co-workers, etc. We depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity.
Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between habitual loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational loneliness can be a normal, healthy part of life, habitual loneliness can be a sad and sometimes dangerous condition.
【1】How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?
A. Talk to friends.
B. Just ignore it.
C. Go to see a doctor.
D. Ask your teachers for guidance.
【2】"It" in the last sentence of the second paragraph refers to _____.
A. a physical problem B. sleeplessness
C. temporary loneliness D. situational loneliness
【3】The topic of the 4th paragraph is that____.
A. lonely people don't have many social problems
B. we depend on various persons for different reasons
C. one problem of loneliness is a person's social contacts
D. lonely people don't have many friends
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Get Rid of Loneliness
B. Loneliness and Diseases
C. Loneliness and Social Contacts
D. Three Types of Loneliness
22、Every day we are exposed to images, videos, music and news．In this age of visual and aural hyper stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback.
“We’re at the beginning of a golden age of audio,” said US based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald．In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast (播客)．These statistics, released by Edison Research, show the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day’s digital podcast format．The term “podcast” was invented in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years．With the sharp increase in consumer demand for smartphones and tablets, podcast sales have jumped.
The appeal of the podcast partly lies in its multiplatform delivery and on demand capabilities (功能)．You can listen during those extra minutes of the day when you’re walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway．Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week.
Donna Jackson, 22, Sydney University media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTurns．“I listen while I’m wandering around the house doing something else．It makes completing a boring task much more enjoyable… And it’s an easy way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in the rest of the world,” she said, “I mainly listen to BBC podcasts, but recently I’ve also been listening to This American Life and Serial．They have a special skill to really draw you in.”
Unlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers．Blumberg says this owes to the podcast’s ability “to create close relationship and emotional connection.” Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, majoring in social work and arts, agrees．“When you’re listening, it feels as if the voice of the podcast’s storyteller is talking directly to you．It’s comforting, ” said Proust.
It seems the age old tradition of verbal storytelling is very much alive and well.
【1】From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that ________.
A．traditional broadcast has come back
B．Americans love listening to the radio
C．podcasts have become very popular today
D．smartphones sell well because of podcasts
【2】The writer mentions Donna Jackson mainly to ________.
A．tell how young people relax themselves
B．explain why young people like podcasts
C．introduce what programs podcasts are presenting
D．show how popular podcasts are presenting
【3】Paragraph 5 is mainly about ________.
A．the influence of radios
B．the advantage of podcasts
C．readers’ impression on radios
D．people’s reaction to the medium
【4】What is probably the best title of the passage?
A．Return of Radio
B．Opinions of Podcast
C．Features of Radio
D．Technology of Podcast
23、Steven Brown was 85 years old. He became well-known last September after his son Edward had recorded his two-minute piece from four notes — F natural, A, D, and B natural — and posted it on Twitter.
Edward posted the piece online to show how musical ability can survive memory loss and Steven won the hearts of the British nation when he played the piano from his home in Sussex live on the television.
To mark a year since he played his composition, Steven was invited to conduct the BBC Philharmonic orchestra (管弦乐队) playing two of his compositions at the studio in Salford. He spent an emotional afternoon with the orchestra, during which he conducted both Four Notes, while his son Edward played the piano, and an older composition of his called Where’s the Sunshine.
Steven, a former music teacher and classical pianist, said, “It was magical, and it was very, very special to work with such wonderful musicians. It made me feel alive. I couldn’t believe that an orchestra was playing my music and I was standing in front of it conducting them.”
Five years ago, Steven moved into sheltered accommodation as part of his dementia (痴呆症) care.
Edward joined Steven on the trip organized by Music For Dementia and had seen his dad “come alive again” since the video of him playing piano went online.
Edward said, “His short-term memory is generally shot to pieces but when big events like this happen it’s like a branding iron on his brain. From my experience with dad, the right piece of music at the right time can be absolutely incredible. For the first time in years he has got active again. It really brought him back to life again.”
Campaign Director at Music for Dementia, Grace Meadows said, “Seeing Steven performing beyond his dementia and having the contact with the musicians was a wonderful thing. It was very emotional.”
【1】What’s the reason for Steven’s popularity?
A．He recorded a musical.
B．He starred in a famous movie.
C．He played the piano in a video.
D．He had extraordinary memory for music.
【2】Steven was invited to perform his work________.
A．to show off his musical talent
B．to work with excellent musicians
C．to set an example for people with dementia
D．to celebrate the first anniversary of his online video
【3】What does his son say about Steven’s experience?
A．More videos should be taken for the elderly.
B．Playing the piano can cure many diseases.
C．The impact of the right music is huge.
D．Short-term memory is changeable.
24、Tips for Traveling on a Low Budget
These days, a lot of people travel as a result of rising wealth.On social media,friends ,families, and complete strangers are sharing beautiful images of the places they’ve been Traveling can be a lot of fun, but it does take money to get on a plane and see the world. 【1】 Here are four expert tips.
Plan ahead. Planning is possibly the most important aspect of any trip. If you want to keep your costs down, you must make a plan. That will allow you to spend the least amount of money to meet your demands when traveling.【2】
【3】When you purchase tickets at least six months in advance, certain airlines offer discounted pricing on their flights. Discounts let you spend less money than you initially planned to, and preparing ahead will help you find the greatest discounts.
Prepare alternative destinations.【4】 When visiting Thailand for instance, you can decide to visit Chiang Mai rather than Phuket or Bangkok.This is due to Chiang Mai’s affordability, cooler climate, and distinctive attractions.
Remember travel insurance. Consider travel insurance as an investment rather than an extra cost. 【5】. Being insured allows you to avoid paying for lost or stolen luggage or medical expenses.
A．Look for discounts.
B．Take free walking tours.
C．So how exactly should you travel on a small budget?
D．Your budget trip can be more colorful with secondary destinations.
E．While working hard to save you shouldn’t become sick while traveling
F．Given that you can use it in an emergency,it may save a ton of money in the long run
G．Everything should be planned, such as plane tickets, the hotels and the things you’ll buy.
25、French singer seeks Chinese musical dream
“The first time I heard the Chinese song Girl in the Flower Room by Chinese rock star Cui Jian, I got the idea of covering it in French, and it ________ pretty good," French singer and songwriter Joyce Jonathan said. Known as the "Pop Queen of Chanson" in France, the 28-year-old singer ________ her first Chinese album Ca Ira on May 16 and toured China from May 19 to June 5 in cities _______ Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
Born on Nov 3, 1989 in Levallois-Perret, France, Joyce Jonathan has always loved to record life through music. At the age of seven, she learned to play the piano and began ________ her first series of songs. "Music is about love and stories. People of different countries may have language barriers_______they can all understand what I am trying to say in my songs, and it is the power of music," Jonathan said. In 2005, she posted her musical tracks on the site MySpace, a social networking website, and was able to ________fame on the internet.
_____ that fame, Jonathan began recording her first album Sur mes Gardes in May 2010. It was certified platinum ( 130,000 album sales ) in under a year. On Jan 23, 2011, she _______ the NRJ Music Award for Francophone Breakthrough of the Year, ________ an important step in her musical career. "When I win more and more fans, I truly feel very happy. And I like to communicate with my fans and listen to their ideas ________ I can," she says.
Although a French native, Jonathan grew up in a "Chinese-speaking" family. Her parents worked in China and could speak a little Chinese and one of her sisters has lived in Beijing so far. "When I was a little girl, I visited Beijing, a very ________ memory in my childhood. ________ and friendly, Chinese people led me into many interesting places," she ________. "The food dumpling and the old places like hutong are really_________to me." Because of her interest in China, the singer began to learn Chinese, and in 2011, she ________ four of her songs in Chinese for the first time. "The Chinese language is very beautiful with dynamic rhythms. But Chinese is not easy to learn and I will keep practicing."
_______several years of work, the Ca Ira album was made, which included 10 Chinese songs. Some of the songs were _______ from French versions, while others are completely new for Chinese fans.
In the album, Joyce Jonathan cooperated with Chinese singer Cui Jian, known as the "Father of Rock" in China.
In April 1989, Cui released the song Girl in the Flower Room in his album Rock and Roll on the New Long March and the song was widely sung by Chinese people in the 1990s. "The song was amazing, both in meaning and melody, and I decided to _________ it in French."
The French _________, Tes Deserts, which mean "The Love Desert" in English, was produced in May this year and was a sensation(轰动) among many French people. "I could not believe such a romantic song could come from China," French Facebook user, Zombie Baby, said online. According to Jonathan, the song proves music is ______and has no boundaries.
【1】A. turned down B. turned out C. turned off D. turned in
【2】A. released B. ordered C. booked D. enjoyed
【3】A. included B. except C. except for D. including
【4】A. recording B. composing C. making D. selling
【5】A. and B. so C. but D. since
【6】A. make B. form C. value D. earn
【7】A. Thanks to B. In addition to C. Other than D. Rather than
【8】A. received B. forgot C. chased D. refused
【9】A. reminding B. signaling C. marking D. showing
【10】A. whoever B. whenever C. however D. whatever
【11】A. old B. new C. precious D. interesting
【12】A. Creative B. Curious C. Possible D. Passionate
【13】A. thinks B. recalls C. dreams D. advises
【14】A. turning to B. referring to C. objecting to D. appealing to
【15】A. measured B. changed C. interpreted D. accepted
【16】A. After B. Before C. While D. When
【17】A. adapted B. learned C. introduced D. based
【18】A. beautify B. search C. clear D. cover
【19】A. song B. version C. melody D. lyric
【20】A. common B. lovely C. universal D. graceful
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