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1、— I still haven’t made any progress in writing an English essay.
— ________. How can you expect to write a passage when you don’t understand the words?
A. Learn to walk before you run
B. Practice makes perfect
C. Don’t put the cart before the horse
D. Learn to fish but not just ask for fish
2、A completely new situation will ______ when the examination system comes into existence.
A.rise B. arise C. arouse D. Raise
3、 There was no significant difference between a girl and a boy _______ the structure and function of their brains.
A. in place of B. in need o
C. in search of D. in terms of
4、The old woman can often buy things with lower price in his store because she is a customer.
A. steady B. popular C. particular D. regular
5、Africa is a very _____ continent， with each country， or even each part of a country having its own unique culture．
A． diverse B． abstract C． remote D． vacant
6、Today, I shall spend in the workaday world, amid the haunts of men ________ the business of life.
A．going in for
B．going through
C．going against
D．going about
7、______we'll go swimming tomorrow depends on the weather.
A．If
B．Whether
C．That
D．Where
8、 A lot of exercise outdoors could _____ positive energy which helps you to reduce stress.
A. give in B. give off
C. give away D. give up
9、The sun began to rise in the sky，______ the mountain in golden light.
A．bathed B．bathing
C．to have bathed D．having bathed
10、We tend to ________ happiness with freedom, but, as a psychotherapist and writer has observed, without obstacles to our desires it’s harder to know what we want, or where we’re heading.
A. combine B. compare C. equip D. equate
11、－The zookeeper was really annoyed with me.
－How could he have been if you ____ stones at the animals?
A. didn’t throw B. don’t throw
C. hadn’t thrown D. haven’t thrown
12、Your brother seems to be a good driver; ________, I don’t worry about the safety of my trip.
A．even so
B．even though
C．therefore
D．however
13、The smelly water has been found_______ and no longer usable until the chemicals and wastes are removed from it.
A. to be polluted B. having polluted
C. polluting D. polluted
14、Though brought up in Los Angeles, Steven Davidson spent his whole life in New York．
A．mostly B．constantly
C．roughly D．merely
15、Netizens turned the weibo account of China’s second richest man into a battlefield debating charity giving after other celebrities publicized their donations. ________ the netizens’ questions, Jack Ma said he was bothered when he owned more than 10 million yuan.
A. In a gesture to B. In honor of
C. In response to D. In association with
16、They remained full of hope and determination _____their repeated failures.
A.instead of B.in search of C.because of D.in spite of
17、Don’t hesitate to make a decision, ________ you’ll let such a golden opportunity slip through your fingers.
A．and
B．or
C．but
D．so
18、---Do I have to bring my camera tomorrow afternoon?
---I think so．We _______ the Botanical Garden then.
A．will be visiting
B．are visiting
C．have visited
D．visit
19、--- Hello, I ________ to ask if I can book a flight ticket to London tomorrow?
--- Sorry, we’ve already sold out.
A.phone
B.will phone
C.am phoning
D.have phoned
20、Exhibits include pottery (器)________ back to the 3rd Century BC and coins from the 17th Century.
A．being dated
B．to be dated
C．dating
D．to date
21、Digital Photographer
Perfect if you like: taking pictures with your camera or phone.
What you’ll find inside: This magazine is full of colorful photos and very pleasing to look at. There are many tips and guides on how to take great pictures, and they are written in simple and easy-to-understand English though there are some technical camera terms. You feel like the writers are talking to you! You can impress your friends with your improved English and your new photography skills!
Fast Company
Perfect if you like: business and learning how successful companies work.
What you’ll find inside: Fast Company is one of the most approachable magazines about business and companies. It has many interviews of successful people, as well as general news about interesting new companies. It does use a higher level of writing than what is usual for magazines, so give it a try first to see if you can understand the articles and get inspired.
Cricket and Cicada
Perfect if you like: excellent literature and short stories.
What you’ll find inside: Cricket and Cicada are literary magazines aimed at teenagers. Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations. Even though these are technically children’s magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.
Mental Floss
Perfect if you like: interesting trivia (小知识) and facts.
What you’ll find inside: What does outer space smell like? Why isn’t cat food mouse-flavored?
If you’re the kind of person who asks yourself these questions, you’ll love Mental Floss. Each issue is full of bite-sized trivia and mostly short articles with really interesting facts and English expressions that you’ll want to share with others.
While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online. Click here to get more information.
【1】In which of the following might you read an article titled “10 Mysterious Incidents”?
A．Digital Photographer.
B．Fast Company.
C．Cricket and Cicada.
D．Mental Floss.
【2】Which of the following statement is TRUE about Cricket and Cicada?
A．It focuses on drawing skills.
B．It can only be bought online.
C．It is intended for teenagers.
D．It mainly consists of pictures.
【3】This passage is probably from ________.
A．Magazines for life tips
B．Online newspapers
C．English learning websites
D．Travel brochures
22、4 Art/Design Competitions for High Schoolers
Ready to sign up for a competition? Here are 4 that can help you stand out.
Congressional Art Competition
Are you skilled in the visual arts? If so, consider applying to the Congressional Art Competition. Designed to acknowledge and celebrate talented young artists, this contest is open to high school students around the country. As a bonus, winners get to see their pieces displayed in the U.S. Capitolf or a full year.
National Geographic Student Photo Competition
High school students who are always snapping photos for their Instagram may be interested in the National Geographic Student Photo Competition. To participate, submit a digital photo that showcases your love of exploration and adventure, along with a 100-word description. The grand prize winner will receive a free National Geographic Student Expeditions photography trip.
NSHSS Visual Arts Competition
This visual arts competition supports artists with various mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. To apply, submit a JPEG of your work, with a minimum300 dpi. Finalists will be required to submit physical copies of their work. The first-place winner receives $1,000,while second- and third-place winners earn $500 and $250,respectively.
River of Words Contest
Is the written word your preferred method of expression? Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Literacy ,the River of Words Contest invites students to submit one or more original poems. The competition aims to promote literacy and environmental awareness.
【1】Why is the Congressional Art Competition held?
A．To help students know about the visual arts.
B．To popularize winners’ entries.
C．To help winners earn a bonus.
D．To recognize gifted young artists.
【2】What does the sponsor of NSHSS Visual Arts Competition provide for the winners?
A．No less than $1,750.
B．No more than $1,000.
C．Nothing but a free trip.
D．At most a camera.
【3】What should be submitted to participate in the River of Words Contest?
A．A piece of mixed-media visual art.
B．A 100-word English story.
C．A JPEG of physical photo.
D．At least an original poem.
23、 Women’s roles have changed throughout the world in recent years, but nowhere so obviously as in America 【1】 .In many American homes today ,the husband still carries on his traditional role of breadwinner ,while his homemaker wife is in charge of the home and child—raising. But it is more and more common to find that the children are left in day –care centers or nursery schools while both parents work 【2】. At home, household duties are shared in varying degrees by all family members .It is not unusual to find father cooking dinner, cleaning the living room or changing the baby .【3】.Children have responsibilities, too .One of the goals of the Women’s Liberation Movement has been to have both men and women share in childcare, housework and financial responsibility. 【4】.
The high cost of living has made it necessary for many women to have jobs outside the home ,but women often choose to have jobs in order to use their skills and education or to seek a more fulfilling and interesting life .Many American women enjoy the independence that an outside job and the salary give men and even some women—sometimes are not for women working outside the home ,and in some cases ,a woman might be paid less than a man who performs the same job .【5】.
A. As the roles of women have changed, so have men’s
B. The woman may earn as much or more money than her husband
C. Mother might be outside mowing the lawn or washing the car
D. Today many American women will not marry a man who is not willing to share equally in household responsibilities
E. American women, however, have met challenges since pioneer days ,and they continue to work for true equality
F. women didn’t play an important role in the past
G. women in America were not happy in the past
24、As a leading Chinese language school and a cultural exchange Institute in China, Global Exchange Education Center has been providing Mandarin language courses and cultural exchange programs for a decade.
How to apply for our programs
■ In order to apply for all of our programs, you must be
at least 18 years old.
in good health.
a senior high school graduate.
■ Application Procedure for Chinese Language Programs
Step 1. Send us a completed application form by email or fax.
Step 2. Send us $ 60 application fee after receiving our email confirmation.
Step 3. Arrange the payment transfer.
Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.
■Application Procedure for Chinese Business Internship (实习) Program
Step 1. Send us a completed application form with your CV and personal statement for the program by email or fax.
Step 2. Send us $ 310，including $ 60 application fee and $ 250 internship placement deposit, after receiving our letter of acceptance for the program.
Step 3. Arrange final payment transfer after receiving our second confirmation.
Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.
■ Personal Statement for applicants for Chinese Business Internship Program
You should state why you want to take this program and what your expectations of the program are. How you will make use of this program in your future career.
■Application Deadlines
The applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to submit your application ahead of the application deadlines.
■Confirmation
Having received your application. Global Exchange Education Center usually sends out an email confirmation for the booking within 2-5 working days. Please click here for more information.
【1】The text is probably written for ________.
A. junior high graduates B. language trainers
C. job seekers D. international students
【2】If you apply for both of the programs, the total application fees will be ________.
A. $310 B. $120
C. $250 D. $370
【3】Where can you possibly read this passage?
A. poster B. internet
C. brochure D. news report
25、Holly Morrell will never forget the phone call that changed her life. Her father ________ to say that a 16-year-old boy had died of a heart ________ on the field at the local high school. He said, “We have to do something.” She ________.
Although neither Holly nor her dad knew the boy, they were both too ________ with cardiac arrest(心脏骤停), a condition that kills about 325, 000 Americans each year. Holly says, “Screenings(筛查) ________ lives.”
Within weeks of her dad’s call, Holly organized her first cardiac-screening event at the ________ boy’s high school. In 2007, she ________, Heartfelt, a non-profit organization that provides free or low-cost cardiac screenings for adults and children. “My goal is to make screenings ________ to as many people as possible,” says Holly.
Experts say that early detection is ________ to preventing sudden cardiac arrest, which often occurs to seemingly healthy people with no ________ of heart disease. “We’re always looking for ways to ________ sudden cardiac death, and Holly’s program is one of those ways,” says Dr Tony Mccanta, a cardiologist. “What Holly’s doing is ________.” For Holly who had a cardiac defibrillator(除颤器) implanted to help ________ her heartbeat and has tolerated seven heart-related ________, it was all she wanted to do. “I believe that my own ________ was saved so could keep doing this work.”
【1】
A．paused
B．returned
C．tended
D．called
【2】
A．operation
B．rate
C．attack
D．beat
【3】
A．recalls
B．remarks
C．replies
D．sighs
【4】
A．busy
B．strict
C．familiar
D．tired
【5】
A．save
B．treat
C．cure
D．respect
【6】
A．missed
B．felt
C．selfish
D．lost
【7】
A．closed
B．launched
C．played
D．predicted
【8】
A．legal
B．available
C．luxury
D．suitable
【9】
A．important
B．equal
C．contrary
D．accessible
【10】
A．cure
B．history
C．clue
D．excuse
【11】
A．explain
B．approach
C．oppose
D．prevent
【12】
A．amazing
B．confusing
C．frightening
D．disappointing
【13】
A．restart
B．scan
C．regulate
D．see
【14】
A．surgeries
B．papers
C．challenges
D．chances
【15】
A．sickness
B．mind
C．life
D．job
26、假设你是李津，近日你校的校报刊登了几位同学的信件，倾诉自己与父母相处的种种 不愉快,但又苦于不知如何解决这个问题，很是苦恼。校报英语角就此进行一次主题为 “How to Communicate with Our Parents”的专题讨论,请你用英语写一篇稿件，聊一 聊与父母相处之道。要点如下：
1. 尊重并信任父母;
2. 常与父母聊天,让他们了解自己的学习生活情况；
3. 自拟一条。
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How to Communicate with Our Parents
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