1、Such behavior will _______ your reputation, so better think before you leap.
A. compromise. B. communicate. C. compensate. D. combine.
2、The local government has begun a ________ in this city to cut down the traffic accidents.
A.protest
B.protect
C.project
D.propose
3、He wrote a long letter ______ he explained what had happened in the accident.
A. what B. which C. where D. how
4、Public service ads,also PSAs,often _________ for free,_________ to educate people about health,safety or any other problem that affects public welfare.
A. run;meant B. are run;are meant
C. are run;mean D. run;are meant
5、I ________ put the phone back into my pocket ________ you reminded me when the teacher approached.
A. should; if B. would have; had
C. hadn’t; would D. could have; if
6、How________ you expect to get something in return when you never willingly lend a hand to others?
A.shall B.can C.should D.dare
7、With a little more care, you________the traffic' accident.It' s lucky that you just hurt your arm.
A. can avoid B. arrived
C. had avoided D. could have avoided
8、______ worries me that my daughter plays with her cellphone for a long time every day.
A.It B.What C.This D.That
9、— It's Mary's own fault if she feels ________ at the party.
— She makes no effort to be friendly to people.
A. cut out B. stood out
C. left out D. made out
10、Welcome to my lecture. Hopefully, there are enough seats for each visitor to have .
A. it B. ones C. one D. that
11、Only when the age-old distrust between the two nations is overcome _________ to the area.
A.lasting peace will be restored B.will lasting peace be restored
C.will be lasting peace restored D.will be restored lasting peace
12、The last thing you need to do is combine the ingredients ____in the plate and put them into the dish.
A.remained B.remaining C.that remained D.to be remained
13、—1 am so nervous. I have a feeling that I am gonna be embarrassed in the interview.
—If I were you, I ______ for it last night instead of watching movies.
A. would prepare B. prepared
C. had prepared D. would have prepared
14、According to this survey, some TV programmes should take _________ for teenagers’ negative behavior.
A. influence B. responsibility C. credit D. explanation
15、Lin is never ashamed of what she does,_________ she ends up doing something wrong.
A.as though B. even if C. in case D. for fear
16、Last summer we visited the West Lake, ________Hangzhou is famous in the world.
A.for which
B.for that
C.in which
D.what
17、China's development can't continue without lawmakers, nor _____ move forward without scientists .
A.it can B.can it C.can't it D.it can't
18、He will ________ trust me ________.
A.not… any more
B.not… more
C.any more
D.did… any more
19、–You’re wearing your new sunglasses again! But you said you had lost it on the train!
–Unbelievable, right? Someone _____ it.
A. will have stolen B. might have stolen
C. should have stolen D. must have stolen
20、The food at the dinner party didn’t seem ________.It was not worth the money.
A. inviting B. amazing
C. encouraging D. disappointing
21、It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apple’s case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.
Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday.
“We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”
On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.
“It worries people to think that one’s personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without permission,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F.T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and that’s exactly what must happen.”
Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.
He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “I’m optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If it’s not changed, then we’ll turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesn’t work then we’ll consider legislative approach.”
The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant(警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.
【1】 The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google___________.
A. to urge them not to invade consumers’ privacy.
B. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information.
C. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos.
D. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo.
【2】Which of the following statements is true?
A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time.
B. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.
C. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.
D. Apple and Google have decided to make a change.
【3】 Mr. Schumer’s letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door to privacy invasion___________.
A. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently.
B. can be used if permitted.
C. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information.
D. causes personal information to be posted online without permission.
【4】 If the privacy concerns can’t be solved with the help of the F.T.C., ___________.
A. The senators will force the companies not to invade privacy.
B. The companies will be closed.
C. The companies will be fined.
D. The senators will turn to legislation.
【5】Where can we read about the passage?
A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine
C. In a science report. D. In a textbook.
22、In the future we might live somewhere other than Earth, like Mars. Some people ask how this will be possible. Well, Mars is in fact a lot the same as the earth. The days are almost the same as those on the earth. However, the two planets vary in temperature.
Since there is mostly carbon dioxide on Mars, it would be quite difficult for a human to just land on it. So, special types of homes and space suits have to be designed. The space suits should be almost like the ones astronauts use now, and except that they have to be warmer so that the astronauts can survive the cold temperatures. The space suits must also be able to withstand (承受) high pressure and potentially dangerous radiation that can kill.
The houses should be similar to our homes today with a slight difference. All of the houses and other buildings should be built inside a large dome (圆顶状物) or bubble. The domes should be made out of glass, and would also be able to prevent radiation from affecting the people inside. The domes will be connected to a machine (like plants which turn carbon dioxide into oxygen).
With Mars’ population growing, how would the people on its surface get fresh food and water? Just like humans use domes, they can also use domes to grow plants. However, the domes where the plants are grown must be built to expand. Once we upgrade the domes to a larger size then we can grow more food by cultivating (种植) more plants. To get the food or come in connect with other domes, there will be long narrow tunnels like roads that connect to each dome separating them by several doors so that the pressure in each dome can remain the same.
On Mars, so many other things are available to us. As humans, we can have access to rare and fairly expensive metals that aren’t very easy to get hold of on Earth, and a colony on Mars enhances (提高) our chances of finding these metals. So when someone here on Earth says that going to Mars is impossible, please tell them that they’ll never know it until they try and they may try very soon. After all it’s our future. Why not make it on Mars?
【1】It is difficult for humans to live on Mars because of all the following EXCEPT _________.
A. too much radiation B. cold temperature
C. lack of enough oxygen D. lack of houses
【2】One of the reasons why we are eager to explore Mars may be that _________.
A. we can find rare and expensive metals there easily
B. we’ll get too bored to live on the earth in the future
C. our technology will become much advanced
D. we want to know more about the unknown world
【3】What is the author’s attitude towards living on Mars? _________.
A. Pessimistic B. Uncertain C. Optimistic D. Opposed
23、Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. 【1】 Check out below how exercise can lead to a happier and healthier you.
Exercise controls weight.
Exercise can help prevent excess (过多的) weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity is, the more calories you burn.
Regular trips to the gym are great, but don’t worry if you can’t find enough time to exercise every day. 【2】 To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day—take the stairs instead of the lift or do your household chores. Consistency is key.
Exercise improves mood.
【3】 Or need to relax after a stressful day? A gym session or brisk walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.
Exercise boosts energy.
Tired out by grocery shopping or household chores? 【4】 Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular (心血管的) system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improves, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.
Exercise can be fun and social.
Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable. They give you a chance to relax, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. 【5】 Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it.
A.Need an emotional lift?
B.Need to be more convinced to get moving?
C.Any amount of activity is better than none at all.
D.Try something new, or do something with confidence.
E.So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team.
F.Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance.
G.Exercise and physical activity are great ways to make you feel healthier and have a better shape.
24、Doug Falter, an American photographer, returned home, teary-eyed and exhausted. He pouted online that evening, "I lost my baby." That "baby" referred to a surfboard that had been custom-made for him. Hours earlier, a big wave had separated Falter from this prized possession.
Months passed with no sign of the surfboard. Falter saved money to buy a new surfboard for $ 1,500. But Falter never completely forgot the surfboard, which - six months later and more than 5,000 miles away from where it disappeared-floated to the southern Philippines.The local fisherman who found it didn't have much use of his unusual catch of the day, so he sold the board for s 40 to Giovanne Branzuela, an elementary school teacher. Branzuela hoped to leam to surf and one day share the skill with his students,who regularly accompany him on beach clean-ups.
The once-blue board had faded to a pale straw color during its journey, but its distinctive markings were still there: two elephants, one at either end. Underneath the elephants were the words "Doug Falter Surfboard".
Branzuela couldn't believe it on realizing how far the surfboard had traveled. He reached Falter online and sent him a photo of the surfboard. Falter was shocked to learn that his "baby"had drifted(漂流) across the world's largest ocean and survived. He was overjoyed.
But the story was far from over. Falter wanted to thank Branzuela with some surfing supplies for his kind act, but the teacher asked for school supplies instead, such as backpacks for his students and materials to help them learn English.
Falter said it made him raise money for the kids. So far, he has collected $ 2,500,which he has used to buy and ship maps, puzzles, classroom posters, textbooks, and workbooks.
【1】What happened to Doug Falter that afternoon?
A.His baby was lost on the beach.
B.The sea carried away his surfboard.
C.He took excellent photos of the surf.
D.His custom-made camera was damaged.
【2】Why did Giovanne Branzuela buy the surlboard?
A.He liked the pale straw color of it.
B.He found it belonged to Doug Falter.
C.He found the fisherman charged low for it.
D.He wanted to learn a new skill to teach his students.
【3】What can we infer about the surfboard?
A.Branzuela kept it as a prized possession.
B.Branzuela's students learned surfing with it.
C.It was returned to its owner after a long journey.
D.Falter sold it to help Philippine children.
【4】Which of the following can best describe Giovanne Branzuela?
A.Selfless.
B.Merciful.
C.Generous.
D.Knowledgeable.
25、It was New Year time, and it would be our first New Year away from Alabama. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family to Southern California. My athletic little brother, Paul, was _______ about the climate that allowed him to go to the beach _______ he wanted. I, however, was a fat child with typical southern _______.
On my first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. All I said was my name and where I was from. The class burst into _______, “He talks funny.” I was so _______ that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest _______. But I didn’t _______.
On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance _______on Sundays. She said she’d _______ a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we ________ it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a ________ of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. While always filled with ________ holiday decorations and homemade food before New Year, Granny’s house, in my childhood eyes, was precious and fantastic.
There were countless tins and containers. We opened them to discover piles of holiday ________. She even included our traditional candy bars. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, ________ all these, was my familiar holiday.
Every New Year that we spent in California, the ________ service could call. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.
【1】
A.concerned
B.regretful
C.skeptical
D.crazy
【2】
A.because
B.unless
C.when
D.though
【3】
A.appearance
B.character
C.mind
D.accent
【4】
A.discussion
B.argument
C.laughter
D.tears
【5】
A.helpless
B.disappointed
C.panicked
D.confused
【6】
A.fan
B.support
C.sponsor
D.challenge
【7】
A.go through
B.go over
C.get through
D.get across
【8】
A.rates
B.trades
C.transport
D.interaction
【9】
A.spotted
B.shipped
C.ordered
D.claimed
【10】
A.forced
B.pushed
C.spread
D.tore
【11】
A.string
B.range
C.variety
D.combination
【12】
A.inexpensive
B.complex
C.wonderful
D.costly
【13】
A.cards
B.toys
C.treats
D.costumes
【14】
A.against
B.beneath
C.by
D.except
【15】
A.postal
B.traditional
C.civil
D.social
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。
Before I was ten, my parents worked very hard at ensuring that everything seemed pleasant for me. I had to admit that I had a very peaceful childhood and I mostly ignored the fact that my elder sister was different. She was diagnosed(诊断)with “Asperger Syndrome”. This diagnosis turned my parents’ world upside down, but they never let it affect me.
It was only at the age of ten that I started to notice the differences and become conscious of my social life and self-image that I had carefully developed. My sister, on the other hand, was socially awkward. She could not look at people in the eye. She would say to herself and repeat what she had just said. She, however, was good at studying, and thus we attended the same primary school. Despite this, I never accepted in public that she was my sister. There was one incident, however, just two years ago, that remained in my memory. It was the incident that changed how I viewed my sister. It was the incident that changed me.
When she was about to graduate in primary six, the school made it a must for everyone to put up an performance, in a group or individually. Due to her inability to integrate(融入群体), my sister was the only one left without a group, so my sister had to perform individually. “I’ll sing, ”my sister told my parents, somewhat confidently. Hearing that, I was completely shocked. How could my sister, who was socially awkward, sing in front of the school? I knew so very well that if I allowed this to happen, she would embarrass me, one way or another. “No!” I remembered protesting. My parents shot me a look. I knew my sister was to perform, and I was to be part of the audience watching her. Silently, I prayed that something would happen and I would not have to watch my sister shame herself. The day finally came.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I sat in the hall, restless and uneasy, waiting for my sister to start her performance.
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How did I not know that my sister could sing so beautifully?
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