1、— Could you help me paint the walls this weekend, Tom?
— ______. What time should I come over to your house?
A.Up to you B.No problem C.It depends D.Wait a minute
2、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
3、He admitted that ________ restriction measures had come too early. Austria lifted almost all restrictions relating to COVID-19 on March 5 and is now the first EU state ________ tougher restrictions during the current wave of infections.
A.easing; reintroducing
B.easing; reintroduced
C.being eased; to reintroduce
D.easing; to reintroduce
4、It suddenly ____ her that she had left her schoolbag in the canteen.
A.occurred B.hit C.striked D.inspired
5、Few people paid full attention to their health conditions _____ they were seriously ill.
A.when B.if C.until D.before
6、If you want to get a good ___________, you’d better stand on the top of the hill.
A.sight B.scene
C.look D.view
7、________ is even more important is ________ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.
A.When; that
B.What; whether
C.What; that
D.It; whether
8、Mary likes communicating with many people when she is traveling outside; ________.
A. so her mother does B. so her mother is
C. so does her mother D. so is her mother
9、Many a student in the class ____ that Jack is the only one of the students who ____ the chance to attend a key university.
A.thinks; has B.think; have C.think; has D.thinks; have
10、“Boeing is in contact with the US National Transportation Safety Board, and our technical experts are prepared to assist with the investigation ________ by the Civil Aviation Administration of China,” Boeing China said in a statement on Tuesday.
A.led
B.lead
C.leading
D.is led
11、________in the street, I came across an old friend of mine.
A.To walk
B.Walked
C.Walking
D.Having walked
12、When ________ how a statue from distant Greece could have appeared in China, researchers explained that ________ this was a result of Alexander the Great’s influence.
A.asking; no doubt B.asking; no wonder C.asked; no doubt D.asked; no wonder
13、He was disappointed to find his suggestions ____________.
A. being turned down B. to turn down
C. to be turned down D. turned down
14、-- Excuse me, sir, can I take this road to Tianjin Railway Station?
-- Sorry, you'd better not. A bridge to it ______ at the moment.
A.is being repaired
B.has been repaired
C.will be repaired
D.is repaired
15、We can guess when the play takes place, telling by the colorful ______ on the stage.
A.scenery
B.sight
C.scene
D.view
16、At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and ________ down to eat our picnic lunch.
A.sitting B.having sat C.sat D.to sit
17、Visitors are not permitted ________ anything without ________ .
A.touching; permit
B.to touch; permition
C.to touch; permission
D.touching; allowance
18、Lack of money _______ her not continuing her studies.
A.cares for B.explains to C.approves of D.accounts for
19、---What do you think of store shopping in the future?
--- Personally, I think it will exist along with home shopping but _________.
A.will not replace B.will not be replaced C.will not replacing D.will not being replaced
20、If there is a lot of work _________.I’m happy to just keep on until it is finished.
A.to do
B.to be doing
C.done
D.doing
21、— Could you help me take care of my pet dog on the 19th?
— I’m afraid I'm not ____________ that day.
A.blank B.sufficient C.available D.convenient
22、The chairman asked me to __________ the report, because he didn’t want to speak for too long at this meeting.
A. cut off B. cut away C. cut out D. cut down
23、—Shall I ________ the raincoat?
—No hurry. Leave it ________ it is. It looks like rain.
A.put away; in the place B.put away; where
C.put on; where D.put on; there
24、He was more certain of it than of anything in the world. He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before becoming ________.
A.fascinated B.concerned
C.committed D.exhausted
25、Mr. Stevenson is great to work for ——I really couldn’t ask for a ________ boss.
A.better B.good
C.best D.still better
26、 There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.
【1】How many states are there in the U. S. A.?
A.Five B.Forty- Five. C.Fifty D.Fifteen.
【2】Which state is the largest in population?
A.California. B.Rhode-Island. C.Alaska D.Los Angeles.
【3】Which of the following is true?
A.The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.
B.Washington is the most important and the largest city.
C.New York is the largest city in the United States.
D.Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.
【4】Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city? Because _________.
A.it is the largest city B.it is the largest in population
C.it is the most beautiful city D.it is the capital of the United States
27、 Learning Chinese has never been more convenient now that everyone carries a smartphone in their pockets. There are a number of Mandarin Chinese learning apps for iPhone and Android out on the market, ranging from simple games and flashcard apps to full-blown language courses with your own virtual tutor.
Fluentu: Learn through Real World Content
If you have ever taken a language class in school you probably used a textbook filled with all sorts of exercises or reading passages. Usually this content is manufactured, boring, and not like anything you would normally meet in real life.
Fluentu takes a novel approach to language learning by using real world Chinese language video content taken from the Internet. Vocabulary specific to each video is taught and every video has subtitles in Chinese. Videos are usually very interesting and range from commercials, music videos and so on — great for cultural education.
ChineseSkill: Language Learning Game
ChineseSkill teaches language much like the popular language learning app Duolingo. It starts off the basics through contained topical modules like numbers, food, directions etc. Instruction is laid out in an intuitive (直观的)way, slowly introducing grammar and vocabulary through a series of mini-games. Most of the tasks in Chinese Skill use pinyin and English but there are also some character recognition tasks as well. If you want to learn how to write Chinese, this app won't be enough for you. But for basic conversational listening, speaking, and vocabulary, this little app does the trick in a very entertaining way. Even better it's totally free!
Skritter: learning to write Chinese characters
Skritter is a powerful app that teaches you to write and recognize Chinese and Japanese written characters . The app is able to recognize your handwritten characters and correct for any mistakes. It is available for all major platforms -- iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and they currently offer a 7-day free trial. Check it out!
【1】What is the advantage of Fluentu?
A. Interesting B. Manufactured C. Dull D. Basic
【2】What does the underlined part "the trick" refer to?
A. Game introduction. B. Chinese grammar practice.
C. Vocabulary video. D. Chinese Learning.
【3】Which app is suitable for learning to write Chinese characters?
A. Fluentu B. ChineseSkill
C. Skritter D. Duolingo
【4】Where may we find this passage?
A. A Chinese learning reference book B. An advertisement
C. An app store website D. A Tourist Guide
【5】Which one may be the favorite of the children?
A. Fluentu B. ChineseSkill C. Skritter D. Duolingo
28、If you're one of the millions of those who use escalators each year, you are probably deeply familiar with the vertical grooves(竖凹槽)that cover each stair. Few of us have stopped to consider why they exist, though. In fact, it's one of the everyday things we take for granted.
But it is a little complicating when you think about it. Sure, the deep, grey lines make an escalator's metal stairs more appealing to the eye. But regular stairs don't have grooves like these; why do escalators need them? Is it because of the movement?
It turns out those grooves serve a more functional purpose. And, yes, it does have to do with the movement, as well as with general cleanliness! Anyone who has ridden an escalator knows that the steps everlastingly circulate from the top to the bottom. You've surely noticed the ridged yellow lip at the top of the escalator. But here's what you may not have noticed: As an escalator's steps flatten, this ridge—also called the comb plate—sweeps away any trash or litter that might have fallen on the stairs. Those grooves lock the step and comb plate together, which makes it harder for any dangerous materials to slide underneath the lip. This prevents foreign objects from getting stuck in that gap, potentially causing the escalator to stop, or worse, break down completely.
That's not the only reason why the grooves were created, though. They are also a good place for water to pool together, protecting you from a bad fall on the slick surface.
So the next time you step on an escalator, take a moment to appreciate those metal grooves. They exist to make sure you get to your office meeting on time.
【1】What are the first two paragraphs trying to say?
A.Millions of people use escalators every year.
B.Few people think much about the grooves.
C.Escalators are complicated machines.
D.Grooves make the stairs look better.
【2】The ridge is mainly designed to____
A.clean off dangerous objects.
B. keep the stairs in movement.
C.flatten the steps.
D.lock the steps.
【3】What does the underlined word "slick” mean in Paragraph 4?
A.Smooth.
B.Sticky.
C.Steep.
D.Slippery.
【4】What's the passage mainly about?
A.The importance of escalators.
B.The reasons for grooves on stairs.
C.The look of grooves in escalators.
D.The safe ways of riding escalators.
29、 Why not consider spending the holiday at Harvard if you are a high school student who will have a holiday in this coming summer?
About the program
This is a five-week program^ from July 16 to August 17, 2018, which is designed to help high school students to pave the way for a successful college experience. We have 200-plus courses, such as film, philosophy, creative writing, and computer science. Besides, we offer you two types of credit courses—4-credil course and 8-credit course. You can earn college credit here. Whether you choose to sign up for one or two courses, you will still have some flexibility (灵活性) to schedule your days'.
Tuition and Fees
Application fee (the application period opens in December): $50
Tuition: $3,300 for 4-credit course;
$6,600 for 8-credit course
Housing (room and board) fee: $5, 700
Health insurance fee: $200
Financial Aid(援助)
Financial aid is a scholarship award. It is available to Secondary School Program students with excellent academic records who give evidence of financial need. It does not have to be paid back. Awards cover only a part of the program cost. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining part. Award amounts are determined by many sides, including family finances, availability of fund (基金), and whether students are resident.... Local students may be eligible (有资格的) for additional funding towards room and board.
【1】What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To attract students to sign up for the summer courses.
B. To tell students how to prepare for the college life.
C. To introduce the arrangement to a summer program.
D. To encourage students to study at Harvard.
【2】How much is the tuition and housing fee for 8-credit course?
A. $6,600. B. $ 12,300.
C. $12,500. D. $12,550.
【3】What can we know about the financial aid?
A. It can be used to pay the whole program fee.
B. The amounts of the financial aid are the same.
C. The local students may gain extra housing fee.
D. It is designed for all American students.
30、 Ebron James isn’t the first high school basketball player to go straight into the NBA, but he is probably the best. He has the body, skills and the basketball brain of an All-Star(全明星球员).
This_______was on_______as he scored 41 points to take Cleveland Cavaliers(克里夫兰骑士队) to a 107—104 win over the New Jersey Nets(新泽西网队)on March 28. Aged of 19 years and 87 days, James became the_______ player to score 40 or more in the NBA.
“It was by far James’ best_______,” said Cleveland coach Paul Silas.
Known to his friends_______“the king”, this was the day James earned his crown(王冠). But he was_______ from being a king during a childhood spent in the back streets of Akron, Ohio. _______many other African-American basketball players, James’ early years were a_______. His mother Gloria was just 16 when she gave birth to him; he knows nothing about his father. Mother and son battled for everything from food to a place to live in._______the help from his grandmother and neighbours, James would________have died when he was young.
This spirit of survival has served him well on court, forcing him to take any________he finds. “ I ________losing, I don’t like losing,” said James of his 41-point display. “I________the opportunity for us to win and I was________to capture(俘获,夺得)it, “ At 2.03 metres, he is not taller than Yao Ming, but this didn’t________him being the first choice in 2003 NBA Draft. This was thanks to his strength and skill, much of________he learned from high school American football.
Although he has a________brain, James has never had to concentrate on________. Some people think this is a mistake and say he should have gone to college to________his mind. But James is one of the lucky few who have found fame and fortune________a diploma(文凭). On the court, he is the king.
A.action
B.performance
C.activity
D.talent
A.sale
B.exhibition
C.show
D.duty
A.oldest
B.strongest
C.tallest
D.youngest
A.performance
B.lesson
C.action
D.appearance
A.for
B.as
C.by
D.with
A.well
B.far
C.deep
D.late
A.As
B.Like
C.For
D.To
A.fight
B.struggle
C.battle
D.war
A.With
B.Except
C.Besides
D.Without
A.certainly
B.impossibly
C.hardly
D.probably
A.goal
B.game
C.match
D.chance
A.hate
B.refuse
C.object
D.reject
A.mastered
B.seized
C.harnessed
D.held
A.afraid
B.unlucky
C.able
D.certain
A.keep
B.forbid
C.protect
D.stop
A.whom
B.that
C.which
D.what
A.fast
B.quick
C.high
D.top
A.studying
B.resting
C.sleeping
D.eating
A.advance
B.march
C.increase
D.develop
A.apart from
B.but
C.except
D.without
31、阅读下面课文段落,在空白处填入1-3个适当的单词,补全句子。
The theme park you are probably most familiar 【1】 is Disneyland. It can 【2】 in several parts of the world. It will bring you into 【3】 magical world and make your dreams come true, 【4】 you are travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character.
32、假如你是李华,你的英国网友Peter给你发来一封邮件,说他对汉语书法非常感兴趣,想学习但了解太少。请你给Peter回复一封邮件,内容包括:
1.汉语书法的特点:
1)是中国传统艺术,历史悠久,风格多样;
2)看似简单,实则需要很多技巧;
2. 给予对方鼓励。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.信的开头、结尾已为你写好,不计入总字数。
参考词汇:汉语书法 Chinese calligraphy
Dear Peter,
I’m delighted to learn that you are very interested in Chinese calligraphy.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua