1、The number of deaths from a powerful typhoon sweeping across China’s east coast ________ to 30 on Sunday.
A.raised B.rose C.aroused D.arose
2、—Jane, I rang you up last night but nobody answered.
—Oh, I, together with my parents, ________walks in the park then.
A.have taken
B.was taking
C.were taking
D.had taken
3、What led to a heated argument ________ who could be the criminal is that the bomb ________, destroying the buildings.
A.over; burnt down B.on; burnt up
C.about; went off D.over; turned around
4、_____________ he can come to the party on time depends on the traffic.
A.If
B.How
C.Why
D.Whether
5、--- Would you mind if I smoked here?
--- Sorry, better not. Your smoking in the office me!
A. bothered B. had bothered
C. have bothered D. will bother
6、I saw him _____ but not very often.
A.frequently B.momently
C.every now and then D.in a short space of time
7、It is _____ that the Chinese ping-pong team will win the prize.
A. sure B. necessary C. regular D. certain
8、It is what you do rather than what you say ______ matters.
A. that B. what C. which D. this
9、He ________ his conclusions on the evidence given by the prisoners.
A.based
B.concentrated
C.focused
D.experimented
10、The police officers in our city work hard ________ the rest of us can live a safe life.
A.in case
B.as if
C.in order that
D.even if
11、I can still remember the sitting-room my mother and I used to sit in the evening.
A. which B. what
C. that D. where
12、 with his office work,he had no time to attend to his sick daughter.
A. Keeping occupying B. Kept occupied
C. Keeping occupied D. Kept occupying
13、The little Tom in the front seat _____ the toy tiger was real and giving it a voice.
A.is pretending
B.pretended
C.pretending
D.was pretending
14、The concert world as a whole is in crisis ,but jazz ,one of the most vulnerable types on live performance ,is especially on the edge.
A.which depends B.which depend C.that depend D.as depends
15、My father is used to ________ the daily news on TV before having breakfast.
A.watching
B.watch
C.watches
D.watched
16、________ I’m unhappy, it is my friend Jane who cheers me up.
A.Wherever
B.Whoever
C.Whenever
D.Whatever
17、---Where shall we eat tonight?
---Let’s call Harry. He ________ knows the best places to go.
A. only B. nearly
C. seldom D. always
18、If better use is _____ of your spare time, you’ll make progress.
A. spent B. made
C. taken D. thought
19、Every minute must be made full use of ________ our lessons, for the final examination is coming.
A.going over B.to go over
C.go over D.to going over
20、Some of the students wanted to become writers or editors after they ______ so the teacher advised them to start a writing club.
A.graduation
B.graduate
C.graduated
D.graduating
21、Considering his poor health, the doctor insisted on his ________ a good rest before going back to work.
A. being taken B. having taken
C. taken D. taking
22、There's little doubt ________ our team will beat yours.
A.which
B.whether
C.if
D.that
23、_________ , please start the work tomorrow.
A. If you are convenient
B. If it is convenient for you
C. If it is convenient of you
D. If you have convenience
24、Despite lack of experience, Carla contributes just as much as anyone on our team — she ______ around this office.
A.gets a load of everything
B.loose lips sink ships
C.lets off steam
D.pulls her weight
25、Singapore is a playground for the wealthy, so it’s surprising that in the past five years, most of the purchasing desire ________ from those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
A.came B.comes C.has come D.have come
26、While you are traveling abroad, cultural mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill-feeling between individuals.【1】
●Touching Someone
【2】 In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to them or if you don’t greet them with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. But backslap(拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, and you'll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred—never even pat a child on the head.
●Talking Over Dinner
In some countries, like China,Japan and some African nations, the food’s the thing, so don’t start chatting about your day's adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.【3】 It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because meal times are for eating, not talking.
● Removing Your Shoes or Not
Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you'll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces.【4】
Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior.【5】 And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive—like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.
A.Personal space varies as you travel the globe.
B.Asians consider removing shoes impolite at home.
C.Never be completely surprised by anything.
D.The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.
E.Look out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.
F.If not, keep the shoes on.
G.You'll be likely to meet with silence.
27、If you’d like to go sight-seeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem (生态系统). There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has not been touched by human beings. It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.
【1】What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?
A.It sits at the foot of a 4,800-meter-high mountain.
B.It has different forest ecosystem.
C.Most of China’s endangered plants can be found here.
D.In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there.
【2】The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city ______.
A.had a very short history
B.was ruined in the mid-16th century
C.was once Great Zimbabwe’s largest city
D.once played a great role as a trade center
【3】From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island _____.
A.hasn’t been greatly influenced by human activities
B.isn’t suitable for humans to live on
C.has been open to visitors for years
D.is made up of a few large atolls
【4】If you are interested in religion, you should visit _____.
A.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148
B.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365
C.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487
D.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637
28、Chicago festival season is here, but are you ready? Music festivals, film series, street fests, beer bashes – it’s a summer long party. So pull out your calendar, read our guide and start enjoying weekends.
♦Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza
Select Fridays August 19 through September
Daley Plaza
Cost: Free
Directions: Nearly 75 artists will be showing their work in Daley Plaza, including jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, wearables, wood and mixed media.
Website: http://www.FridayArtMarketsaDaleyPlaza php?sid=146320
♦Renegade Chicago Pop-Up
Sept. 9-10
Pilsen
Cost: Free
Directions: Get your hands on the goods at this outdoor celebration of all things handmade. Festivities include food trucks, DJ sets, craft brews, DIY workshops, photo ops and shopping.
Website: http://www.RenegadeChicagoPop-Up php?sid=146346
♦Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Select Mondays and Thursday June 12 through Aug. 21
Millennium Park
Cost: Free
Directions: Grab a blanket and some picnic snacks for a free outdoor concert in the park. The music series features a wide variety of music from top local, national and international artists.
Website: http://www.MillenniumParkSummerMusicSeries php?sid=146432
♦Northsider Craft Beer Fest
Sept 23
Uptown
Cost: $15 - $69
Directions: Spend a day on the green sampling beers and hard ciders (苹果汁)from breweries across the country, including Colorado, Michigan, California and Wisconsin – and let’s not forget those in our own home state, too.
Website: http://www.NorthsiderCraftBeerFest php?sid=146467
【1】What can you buy when you visit Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza?
A. Art works. B. Beers.
C. Picnic snacks. D. Fruit juice.
【2】In which festival do people have to pay?
A. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza. B. Renegade Chicago Pop-Up.
C. Millennium Park Summer Music Series. D. Northsider Craft Beer Fest.
【3】Which of the following lasts more than two months?
A. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza. B. Renegade Chicago Pop-Up.
C. Millennium Park Summer Music Serie. D. Northsider Craft Beer Fest.
29、HOLIDAYS
The Bay Hotel
It’s a quiet, comfortable hotel overlooking the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish fishing village on England’s most southerly point. If pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and the sound of the sea is live music to your ears, come and stay with us. For adults only. Sssh! Don’t tell everyone! 01326-280464.
Willapark Manor Hotel
Peaceful situation in 14 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking picturesque bay. Close to sea coastal path and beach. Excellent cuisine. Our excellent service brings our guests back year after year. Children (reductions) and pets welcome. 01840-770782.
The Country Garden Hotel
Delightful hotel set in lovely gardens; calm Island of Wight near Tennyson Downs, Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms. Please call for brochure (服务指南) and sample menu. Adults only and pets welcome. 0800-980 1943.
The Blakeney Hotel
Overlooking harbor, traditional privately owned friendly hotel with 60 bedrooms, lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas. Relax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the Norfolk villages, countryside and sea coast. Special seasonal midweek price for aged citizens. 01263-740797.
S W France
Rural setting near Cordes. Two beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4/5 and 6. Gardens, woodland, pool, views, excellent walks. Available all year round. Outstanding. 01962-776967.
【1】All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT ________.
A.Willapark Manor Hotel
B.The Blakeney Hotel
C.S W France
D.The Country Garden Hotel
【2】If you want to take your children and your dog with you on holiday, you can choose ________.
A.The Country Garden Hotel
B.Boscastle
C.The Bay Hotel
D.Willapark Manor Hotel
【3】One of the hotels offers special price for ________.
A.young people
B.students
C.foreign guests
D.elderly people
【4】If you want to enjoy heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas on your holiday, you can call for ________.
A.01263-740797.
B.01962-776967.
C.01840-770782
D.01326-280464
【5】The purpose of the passage is to ________.
A.warn
B.advise
C.advertise
D.describe
30、Harper Gage was 5 years old when she took part in the world Karting Association’s national go-kart (卡丁车) race. Harper thought she would _________ in the top half for her age group. But her first season as a go-kart racer did not end the way she _________.
Harper was the sixth out of 17 racers near the end of the eight-lap race. _________, her car’s engine died with only two laps to go. “She’s pretty _________.” her mother, Lauren Gage, said after the race. “But we are so _________ of her.”
Just one year, Lauren _________ that her daughter should race. Harper was born with hearing loss in both ears._________, she can hear clearly when wears hearing devices. But the devices don’t fit under Harper’s race helmet (头盔), so she races _________ them. Harper doesn’t think hearing loss puts her _________ in the race. The engines are so __________. Harper said that she can hear when another car is close and ready to get ahead of her.
Harper learned about go-karts at age 3 and loved it when her family __________ a racetrack. She told her parents she wanted to __________ it, too. Lauren was worried that Harper would crash into another go-kart since she wouldn’t __________ it. But Tom Gage Harper’s father, told his wife that their daughter would be OK. When Harper turned 5, her amateur (业余的) racing career began, but she wishes to race __________ one day.
When asked about her __________, Harper shyly giggled and said, “I want to drive fast.”
【1】
A.finish
B.fail
C.give up
D.fall over
【2】
A.feared
B.required
C.planned
D.promised
【3】
A.However
B.Besides
C.Therefore
D.Instead
【4】
A.afraid
B.worried
C.nervous
D.disappointed
【5】
A.tired
B.proud
C.ashamed
D.fond
【6】
A.doubted
B.suggested
C.ordered
D.thought
【7】
A.Surprisingly
B.Gradually
C.Fortunately
D.Suddenly
【8】
A.toward
B.against
C.without
D.for
【9】
A.at risk
B.in trouble
C.in a bad mood
D.at a disadvantage
【10】
A.special
B.loud
C.heavy
D.advanced
【11】
A.left
B.built
C.bought
D.visited
【12】
A.watch
B.drive
C.make
D.appreciate
【13】
A.like
B.hear
C.control
D.feel
【14】
A.professionally
B.smoothly
C.bravely
D.effortlessly
【15】
A.beliefs
B.careers
C.difficulties
D.goals
31、根据课文原文填空,每空一词。
Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our 【1】, and remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using advanced technology every day for 【2】 control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use 【3】 sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and. then go into an energy-efficient 【4】 all by itself. You will Do longer have to think about 【5】 switches on and off yourself. Your home will also learn your 【6】 routine and preferences, so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening...
32、一位网名为Joe的人因与好朋友发生争执而苦恼,在国外某交友网站上发帖求助。请你用英文给他回复,内容主要包括:
1. 表示安慰和鼓励; 2. 你的建议。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头已给出,但不计入总词数。
Hi, Joe. I have read about your situation.
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