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1、She was like a ________ little china doll, special and easily broken.
A.delicate B.dynamic C.cautious D.vague
2、Bicycling is good exercise; _______, it does not pollute the air.
A.nevertheless B.besides C.otherwise D.therefore
3、The heavy rain may ______ the landslide last night.
A.accounts for B.accounted for
C.have accounted for D.accounting for
4、---Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
--- I’d like a barbecue together with a cup of orange juice, How much do you ______?
A.pay B.offer C.owe D.charge
5、It is raining so hard.I think Tom is_______to come to our party.
A.impossible B.possible
C.unlikely D.uncertain
6、The teacher told them ______ make so much noise.
A.don’t B.not C.will not D.not to
7、As a young man, there was _______ time _______ I hated to go to school.
A. a; that B. a; when
C. the; that D. the; when
8、The children preferred ________ to the countryside rather than ________ indoors all the day.
A．cycle; stay
B．to cycle; to stay
C．to cycle; stay
D．cycle; to stay
9、—That lecture was a boring and confusing one.
—Then it Dr. Kevin’s because he is so interesting and fascinating. It Dr. Jaco’s, he is just that type of person.
A．couldn’t have been…must be
B．couldn’t be…can be
C．mustn’t be…can’t be
D．can’t have been…must have been
10、—What are you doing on Saturday morning?
—Well, it's going to be sunny, so I________ football with my friends.
A．play
B．played
C．was playing
D．am playing
11、The tourists were excited, for no sooner ______ the hotel ________ it snowed heavily.
A.they had returned; than B.had they returned; than
C.they had returned; when D.after they returned; as
12、Pollution in the city had reached four times the _____ level.
A.admirable B.adorable C.adaptable D.acceptable
13、She thought herself to her friends because her family was rich.
A. higher B. better C. richer D. superior
14、Male nurses are difficult to hire as many men reject this ______ out of the long-existing discrimination.
A．concept
B．assessment
C．identity
D．personality
15、— Do you know Russian?
— Yes, I ________ it for two years when I lived in Harbin.
A．had been learning
B．have learned
C．was learning
D．learned
16、The author is really ________ of being praised for his perseverance and talent.
A．worth
B．worthy
C．worthwhile
D．worse
17、—Which season do you like _____ in Changsha, spring or summer?
—Summer. Because it’s hot and I can’t stand it.
A.more B.most C.less
18、We feel our duty to make our country a better place.
A．it
B．this
C．that
D．one
19、No sooner _______________ arrived at the airport _______he attracted people’s attention.
A.the film star had, than B. the film star had, when
C.had the film star, than D.had the film star, when
20、________ my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything.
A．Throughout
B．Despite
C．Among
D．Through
21、 I first discovered Ruskin Bond on a hot afternoon in Agartala. My mother, sister and I were spending the summer with my father, an army officer, who was stationed there.
There wasn't much to do for a young teen in the army cantonment, so I spent most of my days at the library, which housed a various—if modest—collection of books. I casually picked up Bond's Delhi Is Not Far on one such day and was immediately drawn into his gentle, unassuming, non-judgmental world.
Since that day, I've searched for and read quickly and with great enthusiasm every one of Ruskin Bond's works. I think my affinity came from the fact that I identified on some level with him. Like me, he was shy and dreamy and enjoyed the company of the written word above that of people.
A particularly painful theme that runs through Ruskin Bond's work is his relationship with his father. The two were extremely close, more so perhaps because they were each other's sole emotional support systems. Bond's parents divorced when he was little, and so it was just him and his father, and the latter comes across as a sensitive, gentle man who adored his son.
Bond's father died suddenly of malaria at 46, when Bond was just 10—a cruel blow for the young boy. It's remarkable how Bond writes about his father's untimely death with a quiet dignity: It is deeply touching but never maudlin（凄凉的）
Moved as I was by Bond's memories of his father, little did I know that I would soon be experiencing his pain first-hand. When I was 21, my father too suddenly passed away after a brief illness. Looking back at the time immediately after my father's passing, all I remember is a feeling of utter disbelief, of thinking. I sought refuge in my beloved books, and no other author gave me as much assistance and relief as did my beloved Ruskin Bond.
【1】Why did the author go to the library?
A．To read Bond's novel.
B．To review his lessons.
C．To broaden his horizons.
D．To kill his time.
【2】Which can best explain the underlined part in the third paragraph?
A．Passion.
B．Sympathy.
C．Relief.
D．Inspiration.
【3】What does the author think of Bond's father?
A．Determined.
B．Considerate.
C．Wealthy.
D．Intelligent.
【4】Which would be the best title for the text?
A．My Father: an Army Officer
B．Unforgettable Time after My Father's Death
C．Ruskin Bond's Works: My Beloved Books
D．My Experience in the Army Cantonment
22、CANYOUIMAGINEHOWHARDITWOULDBETOREADSENTENCESLIKETHIS? Every one of us gets so used to punctuation marks that not many of us give them a second thought．Actually, the ancient Greeks wrote this way．The lack of punctuation marks probably didn’t bother good readers, though．As they read, they just put pauses where they fit best．Also at this time, sentences switched directions．A sentence read from left to right．The next one read right to left, and then left to right again, etc． The ancient Romans sometimes punctuated like this: They put something that can separate words in a sentence．The word punctuation actually comes from this idea and the Latin word punctum, which means a dot.
When the 5th century arrived, there were just two punctuation marks: spaces and points．The spaces separated words while the points showed pauses in reading．Then in the 13th century, a printer named Aldus Manutius tried to standardize punctuation．He always used a period for a complete stop at the end of a sentence．He used a slash (/) to indicate a short pause．Over time, that slash was shortened and curled, and it became the modern comma (逗号).
Since that time, other marks have enlarged the punctuation family．The exclamation mark (感叹号) comes from the Latin word io．It means “exclamation of joy.” The question mark originally started out as the Latin word questio, meaning question．Eventually, scholars put it at the end of a sentence to show a question.
Punctuation even keeps changing nowadays．New marks are coming into existence, and old punctuation marks are used in new ways．Take for example the “interrobang”．This 1962 invention combines the question mark and exclamation mark for times when writers want both．For example, “She did what?” or “How much did you pay for that dress?” Obviously, the interrobang is not widely used or recognized yet, but its invention shows that English is not yet finished with its punctuation.
【1】From the first paragraph, we can know that _______.
A． good readers had trouble reading without punctuation marks
B． a sentence always read from left to right in ancient Greece
C． ancient Greeks switched the direction of punctuation marks
D． the use of punctuation marks can date back to ancient times
【2】The passage is developed _______.
A． by time B． by space
C． by comparison D． by importance
【3】We can learn from the passage that _______.
A． ancient Romans didn’t use any punctuation marks
B． exclamation and question marks came from Latin
C． spaces and slashes were already used before the 5th century
D． Aldus Manutius first started to use commas
【4】What can be concluded from the last paragraph?
A． The combination of two marks will not work.
B． It takes time for people to accept new punctuation marks.
C． Old punctuation marks need to be standardized.
D． Punctuation marks are still changing today.
23、 Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. 【1】
Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions. 【2】 One well-known businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going." From there you can move on to other matters — sometimes to really personal questions. 【3】
Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. 【4】 If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it's time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting. If you're saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you."【5】 Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.
A. You can become a popular person.
B. It’s polite to listen to others with a smile.
C. These people have something in common.
D. Real listening at least means some things.
E. If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret.
F. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
G. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question.
24、On March 17, people around the world celebrate the Irish holiday of Saint Patrick’s Day. It is a major holiday in Ireland, but the rest of the world has influenced its celebration as much as the Irish themselves.
Most Americans think of Saint Patrick’s Day as a big party centered around drinking alcohol. But its beginnings in Ireland were religious, says Mike Cronin, a professor of Irish history with Boston College of Massachusetts.
Ireland is a mostly Roman Catholic country. Saint Patrick lived in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. He is widely considered to have established Christianity in the country. The Church honored him with a holy day in the 17th century. March 17 marks the date of his death. The average Irish person honored March 17 quietly. Attending church services was the main activity. In fact, most businesses that served alcohol would close in honor of the day.
In the early 1900s, Ireland’s government made St. Patrick’s Day an official holiday. By the 1960s, towns across Ireland started celebrating the holiday with parades and music. In Ireland today, St. Patrick’s Day is a four-day public celebration that includes parades, music, food, and games.
For Irish people living outside Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day became a chance to celebrate their Irish identity and culture. Now, countries and cities around the world celebrate March 17 in creative ways. Many countries hold Saint Patrick’s Day parades. Famous monuments, including the Great Wall of China, the Niagara Falls, and the Gateway of India in Mumbai will all be colored by green light for the day.
Cronin says that the worldwide popularity of Saint Patrick’s Day has helped the Irish government, which uses the holiday as a form of diplomacy. And for a small island of 4.5 to 5 million people it’s quite remarkable that they have that kind of soft power.
【1】How did average Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in the 17th century?
A. Drinking alcohol. B. Parading in the streets.
C. Attending church services peacefully. D. Coloring well-known monuments green.
【2】What can we learn from the passage?
A. Saint Patrick’s Day is the most significant day in the US.
B. Saint Patrick’s Day plays a role in foreign affairs in Ireland today.
C. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide today as in the 17th century.
D. On Saint Patrick’s Day, parades and parties are held throughout America.
【3】What is the passage mainly about?
A. The origin of Saint Patrick’s Day.
B. The celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day.
C. The influence of Saint Patrick’s Day on the world.
D. The role of Saint Patrick’s Day in Irish diplomacy.
【4】What is Cronin’s attitude towards the popularity of Saint Patrick’s Day?
A. Unclear. B. Neutral. C. Negative. D. Positive.
25、 One day I took an orange — and — white cat home, which I called Splash. However, I had one concern with __ her to my dog, Bee, which had a distinct __ for cats. My own cats were wise enough to ___themselves in the barn（谷仓）and fields. I was _____ that Splash didn't understand this and would be a victim.
I took Splash to the barn, but soon she __ the house and was curious about it. She made a straight line for the door. Bee enjoyed the ___ at the door, so when Splash showed up, Bee came up in ____ But Splash faced her threatener ___ and swiped at（(猛击）the approaching dog. Then something ___ happened： Bee pulled to a sudden stop. He __ and went back to the back door slowly.
Every day for the next few weeks, Splash would walk to the___ in the morning, and Bee would come and try to drive her away, only to find a____enemy. Over the next few months, I watched an aggressive dislike turn into a playful __ between the two. They began to share the back-door space and sometimes the __ especially for the faithful dog.
One day, seeing the two companions playing together, I ____ this dog and cat were almost the same as the nations of this world. Actually, some of us are like Bee, who started a fight with the intention of____ an unwanted invasion（入侵），and some of us are like Splash, just wanting someone to __ life with. Bee and Splash are two different animals with the natural tendency that should put them in _______. Yet they've come to a place where all the ______ are set aside, and they_______ each other fully. Why can't we?
【1】A.selling B.introducing C.comparing D.donating
【2】A.wish B.sympathy C.preference D.dislike
【3】A.check B.cure C.hide D.teach
【4】A.worried B.glad C.grateful D.relieved
【5】A.ruined B.noticed C.decorated D.crashed
【6】A.celebration B.noise C.darkness D.freedom
【7】A.horror B.anger C.sadness D.excitement
【8】A.sincerely B.selflessly C.shyly D.fearlessly
【9】A.unexpected B.thrilling C.dangerous D.attractive
【10】A.remained B.exploded C.turned D.agreed
【11】A.cage B.zoo C.field D.door
【12】A.lazy B.stubborn C.terrified D.strange
【13】A.graduation B.discussion C.friendship D.examination
【14】A.treats B.jokes C.tests D.risks
【15】A.heard B.announced C.doubted D.realized
【16】A.dealing with B.escaping from C.looking for D.taking in
【17】A.improve B.change C.share D.abandon
【18】A.order B.conflict C.peace D.charge
【19】A.differences B.conversations C.comments D.connections
【20】A.praise B.inspire C.guide D.enjoy
26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启学校的高三年级学生李磊，你校的英语报正在征集宣传垃圾分类(classify the garbage)的口号与具体措施。请就此写一篇稿件。你的稿件必须包括:
= 你设计的口号及其含义；
= 你的校园垃圾分类建议
(注:文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称。)
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