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1、______ nice, the food was sold out soon.
A.Tasted B.Tasting C.To taste D.Being tasted
2、Susan went over to her parents’ house to ______ some clean clothes.
A．pick up
B．put up
C．cheer up
D．look up
3、As a result of the serious flood,two-thirds of the buildings in the area______.
A．need repairing
B．needs to repair
C．needs repairing
D．need to repair
4、―What did the doctor say?
―He advised me______at home and have a good rest.
A.stay B.to stay C.staying D.stayed
5、I'm considering buying a dictionary, ______ is a great help in our study.
A．which
B．what
C．that
D．as
6、Mr. Zhao, who as a teacher for 8 years, is now a lawyer.
A．works
B．had worked
C．is working
D．worked
7、The shabby house collapsed ________ the soldier could help the old woman out.
A．when
B．before
C．after
D．until
8、Whenever the money, I will permit you a hand.
A.permitting using, lending B.permitted to use, lending
C.permitting to use, lending D.permitted to use, to lend
9、The ______ of constructing a village on the moon lies in the fact that it will help humans to explore the solar system further.
A. intelligence B. convenience
C. significance D. independence
10、Audiences are ______ turn off the phones or put them on silence before the lecture.
A.reminded to B.opposed to C.adapted to D.sentenced to
11、As far as she could _______, there was nothing ______ low huts.
A.turn out; besides B.make out; besides
C.turn out; but D.make out; but
12、.I should thank you that you should thank me.
A．because
B．rather than
C．for
D．as
13、Catherine is color-blind and can’t ______ red from green as easily as other children.
A. remove B. choose
C. distinguish D. preserve
14、Having enough fat and salt in your meals will _____ the urge to snack between meals and help you lose weight.
A. extend B. rid C. reduce D. focus
15、According to some research, ___________the Internet can make us less creative
A.being addicted to B.being opposed to
C.being attached to D.being adjusted to
16、The man admitted _____ the old computer.
A. to steal B. to stealing C. being stolen D. having stolen
17、A survey _____ now about whether students should have extra lessons during the holidays.
A.is being carried out B.has carried out
C.has been carried out D.had been carried out
18、That girl ____ to the neighbour for what she said.
A.apologized B.forgave C.congratulated D.thanked
19、—Hi, I’m Peter. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around.
—Hello, Peter. I’m Bob. I just _______ on Monday.
A.start B.have started C.started D.had started
20、The city of Harbin is developing fast and the subway is currently .
A. under building B. under attack
C. under discussion D. under construction
21、—Won’t you go shopping with your mother?
—Unless she ____ to buy me a new sweater.
A.will promise B.promised C.promises D.is promising
22、The trips usually start on Friday night and end on Saturday night, ____ them practical for students and workers.
A.make B.made C.making D.to make
23、There’s no way of knowing why one man makes an important discovery ________ another man, also intelligent, fails.
A.since B.if C.as D.while
24、Some great people said it was their primary school teachers and their lessons _______ they were fond of ________ influenced their whole lives.
A.which; that B.that; which
C.which; which D.that; that
25、_____more time, he’ll make a first-class tennis player.
A.Having given B.To give C.Giving D.Given
26、Could the Futuristic Traveling Tube Become a Reality?
It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie or a silly cartoon: a futuristic traveling tube that can quickly shoot people wherever they want to go, inside a tiny pod. But this may be just around the corner for people looking for a faster, easier, and cheaper-than-ever way to travel. South African-American inventor and billionaire Elon Musk, who, in the past, has worked on both private space flight and electric cars, recently announced he has been working on the design of this traveling tube, which could forever change the way we travel the world.
In an interview, Musk described the new tube as a fifth kind of transportation. “We have planes, trains, automobiles, and boats,” he explained. “What if there was a fifth mode? I have a name for it, it’s called the Hyperloop.”
The Hyperloop would have the power to cut back on travel time between major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, which is what inspired Musk to design the Hyperloop in the first place. Musk stated in an interview that he actually came up with the idea for the Hyperloop while thinking about the train that takes people between Los Angeles and San Francisco—it is known for being one of the slowest in the country.
“This system I have in mind...can never crash, is immune to weather, it goes three or four times faster than the bullet train…it goes an average speed of twice what an aircraft would do,” explained Musk.
“You would go from downtown L. A. to downtown San Francisco in under 30 minutes,” he added. “It would cost you much less than an air ticket and less than any other mode of transport.”
People using the Hyperloop would shoot around in pods, which are each just over six-and-a-half feet across, and the pods would travel through tubes located either above ground or under water, though Musk has not yet released his final design drawings.
Additionally, Musk believes the Hyperloop could be completely powered by the sun—making it more environmentally friendly than cars, airplanes, or train systems. Someday it could possibly move people between the East and West Coasts of the United States in less than an hour, which is faster than any other mode of transportation that exists. Eventually, the Hyperloop would be able to move people around the world.
【1】What does this passage describe?
A.A traveling tube that could help people get around in the future.
B.The costs of building traveling tubes around the world.
C.The damage that cars, planes, and trains do to the environment.
D.The reasons that people are looking for a cheaper-than-ever way to travel.
【2】If built, the Hyperloop would be faster than any other type of transportation. Why?
A.People using the Hyperloop would travel in pods that are about six-and-a-half feet across.
B.The Hyperloop is being designed to travel at twice the speed of an airplane.
C.Right now people can fly, drive, or take a train to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
D.Inventors in other countries are working on technology similar to the Hyperloop.
【3】Why might people want to use the Hyperloop instead of other kinds of transportation?
A.People with motion sickness might not be able to handle the Hyperloop.
B.People are tired of using the same four kinds of transportation over and over.
C.The Hyperloop could take people to places where planes and trains do not go.
D.People would not have to pay as much to use the Hyperloop.
【4】What is this passage mainly about?
A.Science fiction movies and cartoons featuring futuristic traveling tubes with tiny pods.
B.The interest that inventor Elon Musk has in private space flight and electric cars.
C.Why the train between Los Angeles and San Francisco is one of the slowest in the country.
D.A tube that could make travel in the future easier, faster, and cheaper.
27、 Besides being fun, well-managed festivals and events offer a host of economic and social benefits to communities. 【1】 There are risks and costs related to the effort.
Festivals attract visitors and boost the economy. 【2】 On-site spending includes admission fees, parking fees, food, beverage and souvenir sales — and more. But off-site spending related to festivals brings income for communities, too. For example, visitors stop at local gas stations, souvenir shops, and restaurants — the list goes on. Festivals also provide free marketing and advertising for local businesses as visitors talk about their fun experiences when they go back home. If visitors post comments and photos about their experiences on Facebook or other social media, so much the better. The economic benefits of successful festivals affect local tourism and non-tourism-related businesses alike.
【3】 Planning and conducting festivals involves many members of the community, which produces a number of social benefits. “The best thing about being involved with festivals and events is the opportunity to help build a community, develop a sense of pride within a community, and engage a community,” says Chris Romano, a business consultant with Thrivent Financial Services. “Honestly, in my professional career, I’ve never found something outside a community festival that can do that to the same degree.” Experts agree that hometown pride is a critical factor in the development and improvement of any community. People with community pride are more likely to speak positively about their town to others and to volunteer with organizations and activities that support the common good.
Festivals will teach visitors new things. Whatever a festival’s theme, it’s bound to be instructional and visitors are bound to learn from it. Of course, education is another social benefit of festivals. 【4】 Learning is a big byproduct of the annual Lady Slipper Celebration in the northwestern Minnesota community of Blackduck. The community launched the celebration, named after the Minnesota state flower, to showcase and promote understanding of the area’s natural resources and Native American culture. This educational experience helped visitors connect to the area, who were pleased with their experience and planned to return to the area.
A.But hosting festivals also poses challenges.
B.Festivals may help to improve community pride.
C.Festivals play a significant role in developing relationships.
D.This is hands-on, experiential learning offered in the fun context of celebration.
E.They spend money, which boosts the local economy both on and off the festival site.
F.While a successful event raises a community’s fame, a less-than-successful effort does just the opposite.
28、 Gertrude was just an average kid with an average life. She lived in an average sized house in an average neighborhood. At home, she helped out just enough to get by. At school, she did just enough homework to stay out of trouble. She had straight Cs in all of her classes.
One day Gertrude’s teacher, Mr. Mister, stopped her after class. “Gertrude” he said, “I know that you can do better. I’ve seen the work you do in class, and some of it is amazing…Way better than C work.” Gertrude knew that there were moments when she tried a little harder than what everyone expected. But she just didn't have confidence in herself. She didn’t really believe that she could change; in fact, she was scared by the thought of having the power to become whatever she wanted. She stopped listening to Mr. Mister about half way through his speech and just nodded her head until he stopped.
That night, Gertrude had a dream. It was ten years into the future and she was still living with her mom in her average neighborhood. A voice spoke in the dream: “The present is nothing more than the outcome of the choices made in the past. The future will be the results of the choices we make today.” Gertrude started crying average sized tears, because she knew that she helped shape the world in which she lived, and the choices she made produced the options she had. She woke up with her pillow wet.
Gertrude was relieved to be back in middle school. She took a little more care in getting herself ready that morning, and she felt better than normal. She tried harder in school, and she felt smarter than usual. She helped more around the house and it looked better. Sure, there were still lots of things that Gertrude struggled with, but just trying her best made her feel better when she didn’t succeed. Gertrude even became great at failing by learning from her mistakes.
【1】Which of the following words can best describe Gertrude in Paragraph 1?
A.Popular. B.Optimistic. C.Common. D.Aggressive.
【2】Where did Gertrude’s problem actually lie?
A.In herself. B.In her family. C.In her teacher. D.In her studies.
【3】What did Gertrude learn from her dream?
A.It is shameful to be an average kid with an average life.
B.The choices she makes at present will shape her future.
C.The present is not the result of the choices made in the past.
D.She could hardly do anything for the world in which she lived.
【4】What can we say for sure about Gertrude from the last paragraph?
A.She suffered more. B.She failed in her attempts.
C.She changed her attitude. D.She was glad about failures.
29、Habits to Be a Highly Effective Student
Some students are able to get straight A’s and at the same time serve as the president of three clubs. However, some students struggle to keep their GPA (Grade-Point Average) above a 3.0. And they seem to spend all of their time in studying. Although it’s true that everyone’s IQ is different, good study habits are very important. 【1】
【2】 If you haven`t had a planner(规划薄), get one. Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule. The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions(分心的事物). Instead, get an old-fashioned paper and pen planner.
Create a weekly schedule. 【3】 Include time that will be spent eating, sleeping and doing anything not related to school work. That way you know exactly how much you can accomplish each day.
Take frequent, short breaks. Taking a break from studying for 15 minutes every hour will help keep you refreshed. 【4】 If you don’t take a break, you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep. Take some time for some water, a snack or a quick chat with a friend.
Take care of yourself. During final exam week, it is common for students to fall behind on sleep and meals. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and have regular meals. Studying while hungry or sleepy is ineffective and will slow you down in the long run. Also try to make time for friends and family. 【5】 .
A．Keep things organized.
B．Keep away from your computers.
C．Of course, not everyone needs breaks.
D．Our brains are not meant to work for hours nonstop.
E．Having a good support system will help with all the stress.
F．Here are several habits you should adopt to get good grades.
G．Then under each day, make a list of things to do each hour.
30、 Michael Evans was standing in line at a Treasurer’s Office in Detroit last August, waiting for his business. At that moment, he heard a _______sound ahead of him. The elderly woman at the window was _______because she couldn’t pay $5,000 in back taxes owed(欠交税款). The cashier _______the woman that her house was soon to be auctioned(拍卖) and she would be left _______
Evans, a successful businessman who happened to hear their dialogue couldn’t _______the idea of this woman losing her home. He _______the window. “I don’t mean to _______,”he said to the cashier, “but_______you can get her house back, I’ll pay for her taxes.”
The woman in tears and the cashier looked at him _______in disbelief. Then, the cashier left for a moment to check the ________and that it was all right for Evans to pay it. Evans ________ to go straight to the bank and come right back with the money. And he did so.
But when he ________,he asked someone else waiting in line to hand the $5,000 check to the cashier. Quietly and secretly, Evans was trying to leave ________.”I don’t want this attention,” he explained. ________paying the elderly woman’s taxes, he did it” for no other________but to make sure the lady was in her house.”
A few weeks after the tax ________, Evans received the Spirit of Detroit Award for his lifetime of generosity. “It was good to see my dad finally get the recognition he deserves. I ________my life after him. When I have kids, I want them to look at me the way I look at my dad and to be________to those in need.” his son says.
Martin Luther King put it best, “Everybody can be great because anybody can ________.” When one of us can ________someone’s pain and can do something to improve the lives of others, we should. It is in giving of ourselves that we enrich our communities and make a better world.
【1】A.surprising B.charming C.worrying D.pleasing
【2】A.crying B.shouting C.cursing D.whispering
【3】A.ordered B.informed C.persuaded D.recommended
【4】A.jobless B.homeless C.aimless D.meaningless
【5】A.desert B.prove C.tolerate D.challenge
【6】A.broke B.closed C.repaired D.approached
【7】A.show off B.hang on C.give up D.break in
【8】A.if B.unless C.while D.though
【9】A.tiredly B.amazedly C.excitedly D.delightedly
【10】A.amount B.bonus C.answer D.reality
【11】A.refused B.meant C.hesitated D.promised
【12】A.escaped B.returned C.announced D.prepared
【13】A.unnoticed B.unaffected C.ashamed D.confused
【14】A.Due to B.Along with C.As to D.Aside from
【15】A.reason B.sense C.doubt D.excuse
【16】A.accident B.disaster C.campaign D.incident
【17】A.value B.ruin C.enjoy D.model
【18】A.selfish B.helpful C.distant D.grateful
【19】A.serve B.benefit C.agree D.compete
【20】A.reach B.recover C.relieve D.reserve
31、阅读下面课文原文，在空白处填入课文原文内容。
Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since 【1】 times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and 【2】in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after hunters had caught animals. At that time people would 【3】 if food was difficult to find, especially during the cold winter months. Today’s festivals have many 【4】, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events.
The most 【5】 and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【6】the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and 【7】celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 【8】take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might 【9】 parades, dancing in the streets day and night, loud music and colorful clothing of all kinds. Easter is an important 【10】 and social festival for Christians around the world.
32、假如你是李华, 得知你的澳大利亚朋友Tom对园艺花卉感兴趣, 恰逢4月28日将在南阳月季博览园及其他月季主题公园举办洲际月季大会。请给Tom写一封信, 诚邀请他前来参观。要点如下：
1. 简要介绍南阳(位置、气候等);
2. 月季大会的时间与地点;
3. 期盼他的回复。
注意：
1.字数100个左右;；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇
南阳月季博览园 Nanyang Rose Garden
主题公园 theme park
洲际月季大会 the WFRS Regional Convention
Dear Tom,
How is everything going with you?
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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