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1、It is not easy to find out everything about her childhood; _________, she herself would wish to put those matters behind her.
A. instead B. besides C. otherwise D. therefore
2、_____ the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was President Xi Jinping accompanied by leading officials of Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province.
A. Attending B. Having attended
C. Attended D. To attend
3、At the press conference, a government spokesman expressed his great ____________ for the
safety of the three trapped workers.
A. sympathy B. concern
C. sorrow D. anger
4、In other words, a few countries are benefiting ________ from the consumption of fossil fuels, while at the same time contributing little to the global burden of climate change.
A．enormously
B．actually
C．currently
D．typically
5、 Cheer up! Everyone may have periods in their lives everything seems tough.
A．which
B．where
C．when
D．that
6、“________, but Jim made the same mistakes again,” complained his mother.
A．Although he was told many times
B．Having been told many times
C．As he was told many times
D．He had been told many times
7、It was sad to me that they, so poor themselves, bring me food.
A. might B. would C. should D. could
8、There is some evidence, scientists report, ________ eating garlic may guard against cancer.
A.which B.that C.as D.who
9、If I can help_______, I don’t like working late into the night.
A. so B. that
C. it D. them
10、Finding some information in the Internet is very convenient. The ______ is how you can tell if the information you get is useful or not.
A．ability
B．competition
C．challenge
D．technique
11、Many experts attended the conference, ______________.
A．most of whom from America
B．most of them from America
C．most of them were from America
D．most of whom were from America
12、Judging from what he said, he must have witnessed the incident last week, ______?
A.hasn't he B.didn't he C.mustn't he D.wasn't he
13、In China, New Year's Day isn't a big moment______ with the Spring Festival．
A．comparing B．compared
C．to compare D．being compared
14、Poetry written from the________of the urban youth tends to reveal their anxiety over a lack of sense of belong.
A. perspective B. priority
C. participation D. privilege
15、My father, together with some of his old friends, _________ there already.
A.will be B.had been C.has been D.have been
16、--- I went to the ticket office, but the tickets had been sold out already.
--- You could have yourself an unnecessary trip by phoning in advance.
A. prevented B. made
C. enjoyed D. spared
17、_______ your work on time, otherwise you will be in trouble.
A. To finish B. Finishing
C. Finish D. Finished
18、—It’s really a pity that you didn’t go to see Frozen II last night.
—I ________, but I had to prepare for the coming exam.
A.would like to B.ought to C.would have D.may have
19、In Chinese, the same pronunciation with different tones has different meanings. The same is _______ music.
A.true of B.similar to C.true to D.similar with
20、People depend on cars so much they forget to exercise their bodies and end up _______ various diseases.
A. having developed B. developed
C. developing D. to develop
21、MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are free, but without tutoring, and are open to anyone, anywhere in the world. The courses are flexible – normally three to five hours of study a week – done at any time, short (5 to 10 weeks) and video-rich. They are also heavily dependent on crowd sourcing: you can discuss a course with fellow students through online forums, discussion boards and peer review. Students don't have to finish the courses, pass assessments or do assignments, but, if they do, they get a certification of participation.
The Open University launched FutureLearn, the UK's answer to US platforms such as Coursera, EdX and Udacity, which have been offering MOOCs from top US universities for the past two years. The response has been incredible, with more than three million people registering worldwide. Meanwhile, in 2012, Edinburgh University became the first non-US institution to join Coursera's partnership, comprising 13 universities. “We already run 50 online master's degrees, so this was a logical expansion,” says Professor Jeff Haywood, Edinburgh's vice-principal. “It's an investment in teaching methods research. How am I going to teach introductory philosophy to 100,000 people? That's what I call educational R&D.” He adds “If you look ahead 10 years, you'd expect all students graduating to have taken some online courses, so you've got to research that. Our MOOCs are no more in competition with our degrees than a lifelong learning course because they don't carry credits.”
Cooperation is key, Haywood stresses. It is far better to offer 20-30 courses in your own areas of expertise (专门技能) and let other institutions do likewise. Professor Mike Sharples, FutureLearn's academic lead, goes further: “We've tied the elements available before into a package of courses offered by leading universities worldwide on a new software platform, with a new way of promoting it and also a new social-learning teaching method. You won't just receive an exam, but be able to discuss and mark each other's assignments.”
Bath University, one of more than 20 universities working with FutureLearn, launches its first course, Inside Cancer, next January, and regards MOOCs as a way of breaking down age barriers. "There's no reason why someone doing GCSEs should not look at our MOOCs and get quite a way through them, or someone at PhD level and beyond," says Professor Bernie Morley, expert for learning and teaching.
【1】MOOCs have these features EXCEPT that ___________.
A. MOOCs have a platform for learners to share their learning experience
B. MOOCs provide teachers’ instructions if you have some difficulty
C. MOOCs can be adjusted according to people’s learning pace
D. MOOCs are free of charge for anyone
【2】The response to Future Learn has been thought to be unbelievable mainly because ___________.
A. all the courses on the platform are available to anyone in the world
B. the number of people registering in the platform is beyond expectation
C. Edinburgh University became the first non-US institution to join it
D. students can get a certification of participation without passing assessments
【3】What can be inferred from Professor Bernie Morley in the last paragraph?
A. MOOCs are not so competitive as lifelong learning courses due to the problems of credits.
B. Inside Cancer will be the most popular course for someone doing GCSEs.
C. People at PhD level have already known everything about MOOCs.
D. People with various learning levels will probably show interest in MOOCs.
【4】The passage mainly deals with ___________.
A. the advantages of online teaching methods
B. the various opinions on FutureLearn
C. the appearance of a new learning platform
D. the popularity of no-credit courses
22、Why was Bastille important to the citizens of Paris? The building of the Bastille had been started in 1370 under Charles V. By the seventeenth century, it had stopped to be important for defense. Cardinal Richelieu turned it into a prison. It was not an ordinary prison to punish common crimes. Its huge doors closed only on enemies of the King. The Bastille's workings were secret. Prisoners were taken to it in closed vehicles. Soldiers on guard duty had to stand with their faces to the wall. No talking was allowed. Worst of all, a prisoner never knew if he would be there a day, a week, a year, or forever. Only the King's letter could set him free.
Over the years, the number of arrests by King's letter had become fewer. By the time of its fall, most of the prisoners were writers who had written against the corruptions(贪污腐败)of the government. Voltaire, the famous French writer, spent a year there in 1717-1718, and another 12 days in 1726.
For those who believed in free speech and free thinking, the Bastille stood for everything evil. The day it was captured, only seven prisoners were found inside. Still, the Bastille was hated by the people. It was a symbol of the King's complete power.
【1】The Bastille had been a prison ______.
A. since the time of Charles V
B. since the time of Cardinal Richelieu
C. before the seventeenth century
D. since 1370
【2】According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Anyone who did something wrong could find himself suddenly in the Bastille.
B. The Bastille was only for those who were opposed to the King.
C. Things done in the Bastille were hardly known to people outside.
D. Voltaire was twice put in the Bastille.
【3】At the time of its fall, the Bastille housed ______.
A. a large number of prisoners
B. a lot of writers who had been against the government
C. some dozens of people who believed in free speech and free thinking
D. only a few prisoners
【4】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The King could put people in, or let them go out, as he wanted.
B. Over the years the number of prisoners in the Bastille was getting more and more.
C. All prisoners in the Bastille had to stay there for life.
D. At the time it was captured, there were so few prisoners in it that it meant little to the people.
【5】This passage mainly ______.
A. tells how the prisoners were controlled by the King
B. tells how little was known about the Bastille
C. shows the inner workings of the Bastille
D. gives a brief history of the Bastille
23、Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.
One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.
Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.
School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “ people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.
Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.
【1】When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.
A. financial situation is the first to consider
B. students are unwilling to leave their home
C. students will become homesick
D. students are eager to attend their ideal university
【2】What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Students can be independent at college.
B. A long distance will make students upset.
C. The location of the college is a main factor.
D. The climate must be taken into consideration.
【3】What does the underlined part people person in the passage mean?
A. A person of great capacity. B. A very particular person.
C. A very sociable person. D. A person of great importance.
【4】Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?
A. The location of a college.
B. The examination result.
C. School size.
D. The coming challenges.
24、It is generally accepted that blind people are limited when it comes to enjoying beautiful things around them. This month the Utrecht Central Museum in the Netherlands offered an unusual art exhibition called The Blind Spot. This exhibition was accessible to the visually disabled. Sighted visitors are encouraged to wear a blindfold on their eyes as they experience the artworks. This exhibition excited the other senses other than the visual sense. Visitors could look at artworks as expected. Besides, they could also touch and smell them. The show was designed to provide a better experience for museumgoers with poor eyesight.
The Blind Spot recreated existing famous paintings, but with extra dimensions, such as sound and smell. Visitors could even get a “feel” for the art, which included touchable elements.
Visitor Farid el Manssouri seemed to enjoy his experience. He smiled as he moved his hands over cheese, grapes and bread，part of the representation of a famous 1610 painting by Floris van Dvck. “The first thing that struck me was the smell. I could really smell the fragrant cheese, and I touched it too.” Manssouri said. Manssouri wondered how the food did not fall from its unbalanced position. “That was really surprising to feel... I guess it was glued on pretty well,” Manssouri said.
Artist Jasper Udink ten Cate and designer Jeroen Prins created The Blind Spot. They said they were inspired by an experience they shared with a blind visitor at an art show one year ago. “One day, somebody who could not see was there. At the place we served food out of this work, and we helped her touch the artwork. She was blind and she had a lot of feelings. She was touched. So we bad the realization, ‘Wow, we have something.’ That moment was the starting point to actually create this exhibition.” ten Cate said.
The museum's head Steffie Maas said The Blind Spot was an impressive experiment on the way to more such improvements.
【1】What are visitors with normal vision encouraged to wear to experience the artworks?
A．Gloves.
B．Signs.
C．Eye covers.
D．Face masks.
【2】What is unique about the exhibition?
A．Only blind visitors were allowed in.
B．The exhibits could be heard or smelled.
C．Original famous paintings were on show.
D．The artworks were copies of famous paintings.
【3】Where did the idea of the exhibition come from?
A．A famous 1610 painting.
B．A blind visitor's recommendation.
C．Realization of more sense dimensions.
D．A previous experience with a blind visitor.
【4】What is Steffie Maas's attitude towards the exhibition?
A．Favorable.
B．Skeptical.
C．Negative.
D．Ambiguous.
25、Broken Bones Don’t Get in the Way of a Big Break
Matt Shilcock lives to dance-and he will break his bones to prove it.
Shilcock, 33, was born with osteogenesis imperfect (成骨不全症). It is effectively inevitable that bones in his body will break. Shilcock was in a wheelchair as he grew up in Adelaide, until the determined teenager _________ it when he turned 15.
He said, “I just felt like being in a wheelchair was stopping me from being able to participate in things, so if I don’t take it to school, that’s going to be the start of some kind of _________.”
He admits the decision led to “complications”. “I definitely lost _________ of how many bones I’ve broken,” he said. “If you experience something enough it becomes your norm.”
Having a regular day job was never going to happen _________ dance occupied Shilcock’s mind.
“I _________ took up dancing because it was just cheaper than physiotherapy. As I started to gain more confidence and competence moving my body, _________ injuries and coming back from injuries and learning my physical potential, just the _________ that came with that was really addictive,” he said.
And so he began a career on the stage, with an 18-month acting course progressing to his first dance show in 2010 with the Restless Dance Company. He had gone from project to project for a decade before _________ the big one, a mentorship (顾问) with the acclaimed Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) last year.
Shilcock has turned his hand to choreography (编舞). He said he has given himself permission both to _________ or be great, when audiences judge his choreographic work.
It is the start of a gradual transition out of dancing that he admits will be __________ for his body to take.
【1】
A．altered
B．accepted
C．abandoned
D．approached
【2】
A．change
B．ceremony
C．rule
D．routine
【3】
A．count
B．control
C．sight
D．patience
【4】
A．although
B．unless
C．while
D．once
【5】
A．additionally
B．consequently
C．initially
D．regularly
【6】
A．adding to
B．adapting to
C．appealing to
D．applying to
【7】
A．shock
B．interest
C．eagerness
D．excitement
【8】
A．choosing
B．landing
C．offering
D．promoting
【9】
A．beat
B．fail
C．return
D．attempt
【10】
A．easier
B．funnier
C．quicker
D．smarter
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。
Frey grabbed his bat and glove, and raced out of the door towards the Jack’s. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day, so they could make the team in the following semester.
Jack was waiting outside for Frey. “What are you doing? Where’s your stuff?” Frey asked, lifting his bat onto his shoulder. Jack shook his head, “I have to clean Mr. Willow’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Willows. She thinks they’re kind of old and can’t afford to hire a cleaner.
To get the work done earlier, Frey offered to help. The boys went down the block to the Willow’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms. Before they swept, they put boxes scattered around the garage floor on shelves. As Jack put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. Out of his surprise, there were several one hundred dollar bills inside.
“You’ve got to see this. ” He pulled out the bills and showed Frey, “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be several hundred dollars here.” Jack looked past Frey to the garage door and continued, “Nobody’s here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.” Before his voice died away, Jack had already drawn out one bill and stuffed it into his pocket.
Frey frowned and shook his head, “Are you crazy? That’s stealing.” Jack ignored him and protested, “Well, I do a lot of chores for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing. It’s kind of payment for my hard work. And one hundred will do for a bat and glove in I go’s Sports Stores.” With this, Jack put the rest money back.
Frey was about to grab the money from Jack’s pocket when they heard a voice, “Hello, boys. Come in for a chocolate cake! Mrs. Willow made one for you.” Mr. Willow walked into the garage.
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。
At the sight of Mr. Willow, Jack and Frey froze in shock.
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When they were about to leave, Mr. Willow handed Jack a brand new bat and glove.
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