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1、In face of ________ failure, it is the most important to keep up ________ good state of mind.
A．/ ; a
B．a ; /
C．the ; /
D．/ ; the
2、________ with her fluent English, the manger offered Julie a job interview.
A．To impress
B．Impressing
C．Impressed
D．Being impressing
3、He couldn’t ________ his idea in the speech, so we didn’t know what he had meant to say.
A.get back B.get into C.get across D.get through
4、I can’t_________ not seeing him again, for he is the most important person in my life.
A.bear B.beg C.ban D.bend
5、I don’t know much about the new reform except _______ a sound social security net (社会安全网) should be built.
A.that B.whether C.what D.where
6、After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane her job as a doctor in the countryside.
A.set out B.took over C.took up D.set up
7、Don't move any more；in my opinion，you must________to live a stable life.
A.sit down B.stay down
C.settle down D.come down
8、“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream,” said the alchemist, _________ the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his destiny.
A.signaling B.echoing
C.forecasting D.recalling
9、Susan, as well as her friends, ______ a warm welcome when they arrived yesterday.
A.is given B.are given C.were given D.was given
10、It was not immediately obvious that water was __________to the development of life.
A. fundamental B. regular
C. unnecessary D. beneficial
11、He ________ the painting all the time, wondering where he had seen it.
A.glimpsed at B.glared at C.glanced at D.stared at
12、How do you like the Japanese film Your Name! Don’t you just love ________ when the hero comes across the girl again after 8 years?
A. this B. that C. it D. them
13、My father doesn’t mean to sign any agreement without ________ his lawyer.
A．discussing
B．advising
C．deciding
D．consulting
14、The ______ after the earthquake were terrible, the houses damaged, people buried or dead.
A.scenes B.spot C.scenery D.view
15、—In spring, hens start laying eggs again, bringing a welcome source of protein.
—It is ____ that lots of cultures celebrate spring by honoring the egg!
A.no doubt B.no surprise
C.no way D.no need
16、I can’t meet you on Sunday. I’ll be _____ occupied.
A.also B.just C.though D.otherwise
17、The early settlers in the jungle didn’t have such advanced equipment ________ we have today to fight against natural disasters and many a time they ________ despair, but they survived somehow.
A．that; got close to
B．as; got near to
C．that; got near to
D．as; got close to
18、— What do you think made Mary so excited?
— the annular solar eclipse(日环食).
A.As she watched B.Watched
C.Watching D.Because of watching
19、The company was named Gates Hall ________ a man named James Gates.
A.in need of B.in search of C.in favor of D.in memory of
20、Helen was about to walk out of the door________ the telephone rang.
A.when B.then C.while D.that
21、Imagination grows by exercise and, ____ common sense, is more powerful in adulthood than in childhood.
A.as to B.according to C.due to D.contrary to
22、The students in Shanghai are using the same textbooks _______ we are now using.
A.as B.that C.which D.whose
23、The woman burst into tears ________she was announced the winner.
A. that B. instantly
C. unless D. in case
24、We’ve known him for years. To be honest, he is much an acquaintance.
A. other than B. rather than
C. more than D. no more than
25、I would appreciate _____, to be honest, if you could come and attend our Thanksgiving party.
A.you B.this C.it D.that
26、Reasons to Consider Learning a Second Language
In our current society, having the ability to understand a second language is becoming increasingly valuable.【1】. So take a look at why this is such a valuable skill to have.
You will be more competitive in the job market.
Businesses are always looking for people who are bilingual to be translators and to communicate with non-English speaker. Bilingual employees get paid 5%-20% more than people who only speak one language.【2】
You can get credit for it during college.
If you study another language at a university, you will get credit (学分) toward graduating. You can startfrom the very beginning and learn a brand-new language or continue on from what you were studying in high school. Be aware, however, that college classes can move quickly and are considered to be difficult at times.【3】
You can study abroad in a wider range of countries.
Studying abroad is an amazing experience that everyone should take advantage of. About 79% of Americans believe that students should seize the opportunity to spend a semester in another country.【4】 Learning another language can help expand the number of countries you can choose from.
Learning a language is a big commitment and is not easy by any means. If you don’t have the time to learn a language in school, there are still many, way to become proficient in another language. One program to look into is Livemocha which is a free online program where you can learn a foreign language.【5】There are many other countries and written resources to consider as well.
A.This is only one suggestion.
B.So only take what you can handle.
C.Many people learn a language in order to get high marks.
D.There are a wide range of countries that you can choose from.
E.You can even go for a major in a language if you get far enough along.
F.Being able to communicate in more than one language can open countless doors.
G.Having knowledge of a second language can make you stand out in the job market.
27、 The 92-year-old, thin, calm and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, even though she is nearly blind, moved to a nursing home today.
Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.
As she walked slowly to the elevator, I provided a true description of her tiny room, including the old sheets that had been hung on her window. “I love it,” she said with the happiness of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.
“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait.”
“That doesn’t matter,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged. It’s how I arranged my mind. I have already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away.” She went on to explain, “Old age is like a bank account. You take what you’ve put in. So, my advice to you would be to put in a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. Thank you for your part in filling my memory bank.” And with a smile, she said, “All my memories are happy ones.”
Mrs. Jones was always happy in the nursing home and she died at the age of 108.
【1】We can infer from the passage that the author ________.
A.is one of Mrs. Jones’ children B.is a relative of Mrs. Jones
C.works in the nursing home D.is the owner of the nursing home
【2】The room in which the old lady will live ________.
A.is very comfortable B.is fairly big
C.isn’t well equipped D.is equipped with new furniture
【3】Mrs. Jones was very happy when told about her room because she ________.
A.couldn’t see what her room was like
B.thought the nursing home was her home
C.would have to live in the nursing home
D.had already made up her mind to be happy
【4】Which of the following words can best describe Mrs. Jones?
A.Proud. B.Cheerful. C.Determined. D.Honest.
28、The lack of sea ice around parts of Antarctica because of global warming may be good news for one species of penguin, a new study suggests. Surprisingly, Adelie penguins appear to prefer reduced sea-ice conditions, meaning that the species could be “a rare global warming winner”, according to a statement.
“It turns out that these penguins are happier with less sea ice,” said Yuuki Watanabe, lead researcher from Japan’s National Institute of Polar Research. “This may seem strange, but the underlying mechanism(原理)is actually quite simple.” He explained that in ice-free conditions, penguins are able to travel more by swimming than by walking. For penguins, swimming is four times faster than walking.
Researchers from Japan’s National Institute of Polar Research tied GPS trackers and video cameras to 175 penguins to track their behavior over several years. In seasons with heavy sea ice, penguins got tired as they walked to find food. But when there was less sea ice, penguins were able to dive anywhere they wanted, often just entering the water right by their nests, Watanabe said. This is more energy- and time-efficient and it expands their foraging(觅食)range, the study suggests. In fact, the researchers found that the penguins may save an average of 15% to 33% energy per trip compared with ice-covered seasons, putting that saved energy into growth and reproduction. Since climate models predict that the Antarctic will rapidly lose sea ice as the 21st century progress, the results suggest that Adelie penguins may experience a population boom in years to come.
【1】What may be the good news to Adelie penguins?
A．The reduced sea-ice conditions.
B．The reduction of ocean pollution.
C．The end of the global warming.
D．The rise in the penguin species.
【2】What makes penguins happier with rising temperature?
A．They can walk much faster.
B．They can move more freely.
C．They can find more big fish.
D．They can drink sea water easily.
【3】What will happen to the Adelie penguins if they swim more?
A．They will store more food.
B．They will become healthier.
C．They will have a larger population.
D．They will have difficulty drinking.
【4】What could be the best title for the text?
A．Penguins Are Good at Swimming
B．Some Penguins Benefit from Global Warming
C．Global Warming Causes the Loss of Sea Ice
D．Researchers Discover a New Species of Penguin
29、 Robert F. Kennedy once said that a country’s GDP measures “everything except what makes life worthwhile.” With Britain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP already predicted to slow as a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a mistaken concept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most recent measures, the UK’s GDP has been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their country’s economic prospects?
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being throws some light on that question. Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more all-round assessment of how countries are performing.
While all of these countries face their own challenges, there are a number of common themes. Yes, there has been an economic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areas such as health and education, major economies have continued to decline. Yet this isn’t the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society, income equality and environment.
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn: When GDP is no longer regarded as the only measure of a country’s success, the world looks very different.
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations, as a measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes — all things that contribute to a person’s sense of well-being.
【1】Robert F.Kennedy is cited（引用）because he _______.
A.praised the UK for its GDP. B.identified GDP with happiness.
C.misinterpreted the role of GDP. D.had a low opinion of GDP.
【2】Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?
A.Its results are inspiring. B.It is sponsored by 163 countries.
C.Its criteria are questionable. D.It removes GDP as an indicator.
【3】What is the author’s attitude towards GDP as the most common measure of a country’s success?
A.Favorable. B.Indifferent.
C.Critical. D.Defensive.
30、 When I was a boy, every holiday that I had seemed wonderful. My parents took me by train or by car to a hotel by the _______ . All day, I seem to remember, I played on the sands with strange_______children. We made houses and gardens, and watched the tide destroy them. When the tide went out, we _______over the rocks and looked down at the fish in the rock-pools.
In those days the _______ seemed to shine always brightly and the water was always warm. Sometimes we left beach and walked in the country, exploring ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees. There were _______ in one’s pockets or good places where one could _______ ice creams. Each day seemed a life-time.
Although I am now thirty-five years old, my idea of a good _______ is much the same as it was. I_______ like the sun and warm sand and the sound of _______ beating the rocks. I no longer wish to ________ any sand house or sand garden, and I dislike sweets. ________ , I love the sea and often feel sand running through my fingers.
Sometimes I ________what my ideal holiday will be like when I am ________. All I want to do then, perhaps, will be to lie in bed, reading books about ________ who make houses and gardens with sands, who watch the incoming tide, who make themselves ________ on too many ices creams.
【1】A.sea B.lake C.mountain D.river
【2】A.moving B.exciting C.anxious D.nervous
【3】A.collected B.jumped C.turned D.crawled
【4】A.light B.sun C.moon D.lamp
【5】A.sweets B.sand C.ice-creams D.money
【6】A.make B.sell C.purchase D.offer
【7】A.house B.holiday C.garden D.tide
【8】A.hardly B.almost C.still D.perhaps
【9】A.waves B.tides C.hands D.feet
【10】A.destroy B.fix C.use D.construct
【11】A.But B.However C.Otherwise D.Furthermore
【12】A.wonder B.feel C.understand D.believe
【13】A.strong B.weak C.young D.old
【14】A.children B.boys C.girls D.grown-ups
【15】A.happy B.tired C.sad D.sick
31、Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
The elementary means of communicating with other people is conveying messages by voice. This fact is widely acknowledged and we recognize the voice as a(n) 【1】 characterizing the identity of a person. The array of voices is immeasurable as no two are exactly similar. They can be nasal, resonant or shrill produced in accordance with the individual physical【2】 of the throat.
One possible implementation of the 【3】 of voice recognition is voice profiling used by police analysts as a method of substantiating court evidence in trials. Every year, thousands of audiotapes with recorded interviews or 【4】 utterances are put to the purpose to help identify the probable 【5】. Specialists dealing with the voice investigation claim that people can give themselves away by their 【6】, inflections or other voice attributes like pitch, intensity and loudness. A recorded sample is usually 【7】 into electric impulses and later transformed into a pictorial recoding which is processed by a computer program. Very frequently voice analyst have a stake at deciphering the relevant information which may be 【8】 with background noise or other interfering sounds until they attain the 【9】 results.
Thankfully, these efforts help the police detect individuals who threaten their victims by phone or inform about bomb 【10】 or those who make offensive calls disturbing the peach of decent citizens.
32、假设你是山西某中学的学生小明,请根据以下提示,针对山西北部遭受沙尘暴袭击的情况,向某英语报社投稿,呼吁大家植树造林,保护环境。
1.过去家乡树木成林;
2.如今人们毁林来种地建房;
3.气候变化,土地荒漠化;
4.植树造林,人人有责。
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2.开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数。
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