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1、 the number of people queuing up outside Apple stores has dropped over the past several years with many buyers, choosing to shop online, the weak turnout for the latest iPhone has partly been due- to, poor review.
A. While B. If
C. Once D. Since
2、---Tell us, Mark, what is the cause of the American Civil War?
---Well, is it _______the black slaves wanted freedom?
A． how B． why
C． because D． when
3、—Remind me to buy a bottle of wine for the party this weekend.
—I ________.
A. can B. must
C. should D. will
4、I think that, _____the cost, we have to address this problem. We have to bring justice and compassion to the victims.
A.whichever B.whatever C.however D.wherever
5、With my money ________, I went back home.
A. ran out of B. ran out
C. running out D. running out of
6、Can you tell the _____ difference between the words “require” and “request”? I sometimes get puzzled by their meanings.
A.apparent B.subtle C.dramatic D.regional
7、Sorry for not having got what you wanted．She kept her mouth shut and just said __________．
A． that’s her feet of clay
B． a little bird told her
C． she wanted to kill the fatted calf
D． she was the salt of the earth
8、—Is there the movie Nezha on in the cinema tonight?
—There be. I will phone the cinema and find it out.
A.might B.would C.need D.must
9、Hackers threatened _______ Sony release the film ‘The Interview’（also entitled ‘Killing Kim jong un’）on the coming 2014 Christmas，they ______ launch terror attacksresembling 11thSept in 2001，
A. should；will be B. were to；could
C. were；should have D. should；would
10、You are hardworking and surely most of you _____ a college admission notice by the end of September this year．
A．will receive
B．will be receiving
C．will be received
D．will have received
11、AI will surely be a feature of future life, but it _____ be used responsibly and in a proper way.
A.can B.need C.must D.will
12、Quality and customized smart appliances are _______ among urban households in China as cities are embracing the trend of an “intelligent home”.
A. catching up B. catching on C. catering to D. carrying through
13、For some reason, Maya civilization largely disappeared later, ________ us ________ our own past, present and future.
A．to leave; thinking about
B．leaving; thinking about
C．left; to think about
D．to leave; thought about
14、At the ceremony, the president delivered a thank-you speech ________ the company.
A．in favor of
B．in charge of
C．on behalf of
D．in terms of
15、Languages across the world are becoming extinct______ endangered mammals and four times endangered birds.
A. at twice the rate of B. as twice fast as
C. twice faster as D. twice at the rate of
16、On Sept 3, China held a ________ military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of its victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
A. massive B. historical C. dynamic D. countless
17、The rainforest is an amazing place, ________ with plants and animals that aren’t found anywhere else in the world.
A. filling B. filled
C. being filled D. to fill
18、He switched off the light and was about to leave the classroom and only then____ to rain heavily.
A. it began B. it begins
C. does it begin D. did it begin
19、 It’ll be another 50 years _________ China is expected to reach the level of a medium developed country.
A. since B. before C. that D. when
20、— Lucy’s difficulty in numbering and pronunciation makes her feel ______ in class.
— Let’s try our best to help her out.
A. stood out B. left out
C. made out D. turned out
21、Shake Shack is a new kind of restaurant becoming more popular in the U S．The restaurants are not“fast food．”They are known as“fast casual．”
Observers say Americans want more choices and fresh food when choosing where and what to eat．This trend is one reason why the fast food restaurant McDonald’s has struggled financially．In the last quarter of 2014，McDonald’s net income dropped by about$300 million．The January earnings report brought more bad news．Worldwide sales dropped for the eighth month in a row and even more than expected．While McDonald’s is struggling to get their customers back，Shake Shack，is doing well in making money．The New York-based burger chain had a very successful IPO，or initial public offering，of shares at the end of January．On its first day of trading，Shake Shack went from$21 a share to just under$46 a share．Being part of the“fast casual”trend has helped Shake Shack．Other fast casual restaurants in the U．S．include Chipotle and Panera．
Bonnie Riggs，a restaurant expert with NPD has studied Americans’restaurant habits for almost 30 years．She says one reason why Americans like fast casual food is that it’s new．It is creative，it is something different and people like to try new things．Her study shows Americans made 61 billion visits to restaurants last year．Three out of four visits were to fast food restaurants，like McDonald’s．Fast casual is still a small percentage of restaurant visits，but it has developed fast．Just as Ms．Riggs says，“It’s growing by leaps and bounds，because they meet consumers’needs．They know it's being prepared while they wait，it’s fresh，quality food，good tasting food at what they say are reasonable and affordable prices．”
Many Americans still like their fast food．They just are not going as often．They are finding other ways to have a meal．
【1】What is the trouble with McDonald’s?
A．Its share goes down to$21．
B．Shake Shack has taken its place．
C．It’s not popular with Americans．
D．Its sales and income have dropped．
【2】We can learn from Bonnie Riggs that Americans____________．
A．1ike to try something new
B．care only about the quality
C．don’t like fast food any more
D．pay more restaurant visits to fast casual
【3】What does the underlined phrase“by leaps and bounds”in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Steadily． B．Rapidly．
C．Slowly． D．Normally．
【4】Which of the following best describes fast casual?
A．Fresh-made and tasty．
B．High-quality and expensive．
C．Farm-to-table and traditional．
D．Time-consuming and special．
22、How to Build a Better Breakfast
We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that may actually be true. A study found that breakfast eaters were more likely to lose weight than those who didn't eat a morning meal. 【1】 But it's not just when you eat; it's what you eat. These tips will help you really rise and shine:
1. Eat even if you're not hungry.
Although you might not feel like eating first thing in the morning, it's a good idea to get something into your system. Eating within 90 minutes of waking up will jump-start your metabolism（新陈代谢）and keep you from getting hungry later. 【2】
2. Be boring.
Changing what you eat is a good idea in theory, but if you are watching your weight, you might want to stick with the same old menu. People who allowed their breakfast calories to change have larger waists（腰围）and a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome（代谢综合征）than folks who keep their morning calorie intake constant, no matter how much they eat the rest of the day. 【3】
3. Add peanuts or peanut butter.
By eating peanuts or peanut butter, the carbohydrates(碳水化合物）are taken in more slowly and blood sugar does not rise as high. 【4】 So they are less likely to snack later.
4. 【5】
There's an old saying that advises 'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. " It's worth following. Those who eat a balanced 700-calorie breakfast over a 12-week period lower their blood sugar and blood pressure twice more than people who eat a 200-calorie meal. They also lose an average of 19.2 pounds and have lower levels of ghrelin, the "hunger hormone（激素）.
A. Go big.
B. Pile on the produce.
C. Other studies link skipping breakfast with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）.
D. So it's worth making the effort to hold it steady.
E. It could set you up for overeating throughout the day.
F. Just a banana will do the trick.
G. Plus women feel fuller for up to 12 hours after eating the peanut butter or peanuts.
23、One day a friend asked my wife Jill if I wanted a hearing aid. “He certainly does,”replied Jill. After hearing about a remarkable new product, Jill finally got up the nerve to ask me if I’d ever thought about getting a hearing aid. “No way,”I said. “It would make me look 20 years older.”“No, no”she replied. “This is entirely different. It’s Crystal Ear!”
Jill was right. Crystal Ear is different –––– not the old-styled body worn or over-the-ear aid, but an advanced personal sound system so small it’s like contacts for your ears. And Crystal Ear is super-sensitive and powerful, too. You will hear sounds your ears have been missing for years. Crystal Ear will make speech louder, and the sound is pure and natural.
I couldn’t believe how tiny it is. It is smaller than the tip of my little finger and it’s almost invisible when worn. There are no wires, no behind-the-ear device. Put it in your ear and its-ready-to-wear mold fits comfortable. Since it’s not too loud or too light, you may even forget that you’re wearing it! Use it at work or at play. And if your hearing problem is worse in certain situation, use Crystal Ear only when you need it.
Hearing loss, which is typically prior to teenage years, progresses throughout one’s lifetime. Although hearing loss is now the world’s number-one health problem, nearly 90 percent of people suffering hearing loss choose to leave the problem untreated. For many millions, treating hearing loss in a conventional way can involve numerous office visits, expensive testing and adjustments to fit your ear. Thanks to Crystal Ear, the “sound solution”is now convenient. Almost 90 percent of people with mild hearing loss, and millions more with just a little hearing dropoff, can be dramatically helped with Crystal Ear. Moreover, its superior design is energy-efficient, so batteries can last months. Crystal Ear is now available to help these people treat their hearing loss with a small hearing amplifier(扩音器).
【1】 Why did the writer refuse to wear a hearing aid at first?
A. It would make him look like an old man
B. He did not get the nerve to wear one
C. It looked old-styled.
D. It was too costly
【2】We can infer from the passage that _____ .
A. Crystal Ear can signal where it is in case you cannot find it
B. you can wear Crystal Ear any time you like
C. you can even clean Crystal Ear yourself
D. you can even wear while swimming
【3】 What does the writer say about hearing loss?
A. About 10 percent of people wear hearing aids.
B. About 90 percent of people suffer hearing loss.
C. It is one of the most painful diseases in the world.
D. Hearing loss is the world’s most frequent health problem.
24、 Humpback whales swim in ocean areas close to land and are active at the surface. They can often be seen breaching, or leaping out of the water, and then coning down with a great splash. And, if you listen closely, you might even hear one singing.
Marine biologist Jim Darling has studied the songs of humpback whales for more than 25 years.
While recording whale songs on a boat near Hawaii, he invited author Douglas Chadwick to experience diving with a humpback. When swimming with the whale, Chadwick could see that the whale was aware of him, but not alarmed by his presence. The 13-meterlong giant looked at him curiously but never harmed him. It pointed its head down to the ocean floor and, with flippers extended out to its sides, began to sing. In the water, Chadwick heard the whale's songs in a way he never heard them before. "Suddenly, I no longer heard the whale's voice in my ears," he said. “I felt it inside my head and bones."
While male humpback whales are mostly quiet in the summer, during winter migrations and breeding activities they sing long, complex patterns of sounds. The songs last between five and 20 minutes, sometimes lasting for 30 minutes or more, and are repeated note for note.
Darling says that only male humpbacks sing, but for unknown reasons. It was previously thought that they sang to attract females, but scientists showed this was incorrect when they played recordings of whale songs in the ocean and the female whales did not respond. Another idea is that male humpbacks compete with each other using songs, just as other male animals on land do using their antlers or tusks. However, they found all male whales in a group sing the same song when they're together. When one whale changes its tune, the rest of the group change to match.
They also found that some groups of whales repeat some of the same musical phrases even in regions thousands of kilometers away. In some years, the groups' songs were very different from one another, but in other years they were very similar.
There is still so much the scientists don't know, and years of study lies ahead for whale researchers like Jim Darling. "Why do I do it?" the wonders aloud. "Human beings like puzzles. I want to know."
【1】What's the purpose of the first paragraph?
A.To arouse the readers' interest with detailed description.
B.To introduce the topic by explaining how the whales sing.
C.To inspire the readers to protect lovely humpback whales.
D.To present a peaceful scene of the life of humpback whales.
【2】What can we imply from the third paragraph?
A.Chadwick was attracted by the whale's song.
B.Chadwick lost his hearing when the whale sang.
C.The whale sang songs to frighten Chadwick away.
D.The whale's song healed Chadwick's bone disease.
【3】Which of the following is true about humpback whales?
A.They sing different songs every year. B.Their songs are long and complicated.
C.They are popular with whale watchers. D.Male whales sing to attract female ones.
【4】What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Explanations on how humpbacks interact with human.
B.How to make a record about humpback whales' songs.
C.Studies on humpback songs and what they might mean.
D.The scientists research on mysterious humpback whales.
25、As Gwen Erickson approached 97, she began raising one of America’s most popular, yet endangered butterflies—the monarch butterfly (帝王蝶). She managed to _________ 27 butterflies last year and this year the _________ has gone up to 61.
The whole process is a little _________, beginning with collecting eggs from the milkweed leaves that grow in her backyard. Four days after Erickson placed the eggs in jars on her living room table, the caterpillar (毛毛虫) appeared, and then, within several weeks, formed a chrysalis (蛹). Two weeks later the beautiful butterflies _________. Erickson then released the butterflies into the wild, but a couple seemed a little _________ to leave their loving home and _________ the senior by flying around the house.
Erickson remembered her first attempt to raise _________ and said she hoped it could enable her grandchildren to _________ an interest in these beautiful insects. However, it’s she who has found the _________ in raising butterflies in the end.
Erickson doesn’t like to talk about herself and what she does, but she does so this time as she wants to ____________ others to care for this endangered species. Happily, a friend and her son have joined her in her new-found ____________. Hopefully, we will see a(n) ____________ in those decreasing numbers.
This new ____________ is a fine example of people caring for the smaller things in life. It ____________ us that it’s never too late to be ____________ in life.
【1】
A．steal
B．donate
C．keep
D．photograph
【2】
A．number
B．size
C．range
D．variety
【3】
A．money-saving
B．labor-demanding
C．energy-efficient
D．time-consuming
【4】
A．sped up
B．turned up
C．woke up
D．grew up
【5】
A．impatient
B．delighted
C．surprised
D．unwilling
【6】
A．accompanied
B．attended
C．greeted
D．impressed
【7】
A．flies
B．pests
C．butterflies
D．bees
【8】
A．regain
B．develop
C．remove
D．express
【9】
A．decoration
B．fossil
C．herb
D．pleasure
【10】
A．allow
B．encourage
C．arrange
D．invite
【11】
A．passion
B．exit
C．species
D．fiction
【12】
A．opportunity
B．result
C．change
D．inspiration
【13】
A．hobby
B．version
C．rumour
D．exercise
【14】
A．promises
B．reminds
C．upsets
D．strengthens
【15】
A．polite
B．generous
C．optimistic
D．purposeful
26、短文写作
请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。
As Madam Curie put it , “I never see what has been done ;I only see what remains to be done .”
注意：①无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；
②除诗歌外，文体不限；
③文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；
④词数为120左右,如引用提示将不计入总词数。
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