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1、—Mrs. Smith! Tom has broken the mirror!
—________ Such things happen．
A．How come? B．What a pity!
C．Doesn’t matter． D．What’s the matter?
2、After the dinner party, most guests left, with only two of them ________ in the host family, ________ him clear up.
A. remaining; helped B. remained; helped C. remaining; helping D. remained; helping
3、The girl the teachers considered _____ was caught _____ in the exam, which surprised us very much.
A. to be the best; cheating
B. as the best student; to cheat
C. being the best; cheating
D. as a good student; to cheat
4、 When you phoned me, I was having a meeting; how I wish I _______ your call.
A. answered B. would answer
C. had answered D. would have answered
5、The new method is indeed advanced and effective, quite different from _____ already in use.
A. it B. what C. that D. which
6、Managing the family _________must have been a very hard task, but she made it look effortless.
A.boycott B.budget C.countless D.betray
7、---I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.
---___________, as it’s the rainy season then.
A. Yes, it will B. Of course not
C. You can say so D. It’s hard to say
8、 Sarah hopes to become a friend of _____ shares her interest.
A. no matter who B. no matter whom
C. whoever D. whomever
9、In front of the two trees which have been destroyed in the typhoon ___ a group of young kids.
A. sit. B. are sitting. C. sitting. D. sat.
10、We established a mutual trust tradition which can _____ the test of time.
A.fail B.stand C.take D.conduct
11、His excellent educational background_____him for the job.
A.encourages B.promises C.qualifies D.leads
12、A magical form of self-expression for young children is designed to ____ their love of music and performing.
A．respect
B．permit
C．observe
D．inspire
13、Although Beijing didn’t establish its first Antarctic research base until 1985, Chinese efforts _________ its influence across the continent are now outpacing other nation’s plans.
A. expanding B. to be expanded
C. expanded D. to expand
14、_________ twists and turns you might encounter, take a leaf out of the books of these two authors and be prepared for the unexpected.
A．However
B．No matter
C．Whether
D．Whatever
15、A sudden stop can be a very frightening experience, ______ if you are travelling at high speed.
A．especially
B．strangely
C．gradually
D．eventually
16、When it comes to the majority of the latest technologies in the next 20 years, ________ has greater potential than the technology being developed in these young people’s company, ________ in my eyes will lead to a revolution.
A. nothing; which B. none; where
C. nothing; where D. none; which
17、It is through decades of hard work China has progressed to a new stage.
A.that B.where C.which D.what
18、Although as 11-year-old student in this modern society, Tom understands idea of green life better than his parents.
A.a; an B.a; the C.the; an D.an; the
19、With the development of society, our country is badly in ____ need of those with ___ better command of computer skills.
A. a; / B. /; a C. the; a D. /; the
20、I hope all the precautions against air pollution, _____ suggested by local government, will be seriously considered here.
A．while
B．since
C．after
D．as
21、National Rankings: Best High Schools
The U.S. News rankings include data on more than 22,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
About the Awards
Gold—Top 500 Schools based on highest college readiness.
Silver—High-performing schools based on lower college readiness.
Bronze—High-performing schools based on state exam performance, listed alphabetically.
Award Distribution
Gold 2.4%
Silver 10.3%
Bronze 16.8%
No Medal 70.5%
HOW We Determine the Awards
STEP 1 Students perform better than expected in their state.
We looked at reading and math results for students on each state's proficiency(水平) tests and then factored in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, who tend to score lower.
STEP 2 Disadvantaged students perform better than state average.
We compared each school's math and reading proficiency rates for disadvantaged students--black, Hispanic and low-income—with the state wide results for these student groups and then selected schools that were performing better than their state averages.
STEP 3 Student graduation rates meet or are greater than a national standard.
We left out schools from consideration if their graduation rates were lower than 75 percent--a starting point that is higher than a federal law that requires states to give extra resources to schools below 67 percent.
STEP 4 Students are prepared for college-level coursework.
We calculated a College Readiness Index,which is based or the school's AP participation rate and how well the
students did on those tests. Tiebeakers were used to determine ranks of schools that achieved the same College Readiness Index.
【1】Which plays an important part in winning medals?
A. State evaluation.
B. Schools' intention.
C. College assessment.
D. Government' s judgment.
【2】Schools winning medals account for
A. 16.8%
B. 27.1%
C. 29.5%
D. 70.5%
【3】Which school can get the awards?
A. The school whose disadvantaged student do averagely.
B. The school whose students perform better than demanded.
C. The school whose graduation rates were lower than 67 percent.
D. The school whose students have a knowledge of College Readiness Index.
22、Helen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92．
To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure．Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon．It is an honor she has earned．Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best ---- challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth．She said, "We reporters' priority（首要事情） is the people's right to know ---- without fear or favor．We are the people's servants．"
Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920．All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard．She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper．After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D．C．in search of a newspaper job．Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News．Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors．The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice．
Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F．Kennedy and his family．Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies．She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences．Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy．Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring．And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed．
【1】What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?
A. Her career took off after covering the Kennedys.
B. Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency.
C. She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942.
D. She decided to be a reporter while in college.
【2】Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas
A. is a good decision maker for her career
B. appreciates education and hard work
C. wants to be famous by writing reports
D. has great support from her family
【3】What does Helen Thomas think other work?
A. Unbearable. B. Exciting.
C. Challenging. D.Unforgettable.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.A reporter sticking to the facts.
B.A reporter challenging President Kennedy.
C.A reporter from an ordinary family.
D.A reporter for Washington Daily News.
23、 It is not uncommon for close synonyms to be understood to share the same meaning. The difference between words like “hard”and “difficult”, for example, goes tragically unnoticed.
Take for example the following sentences: 1) The test was hard. 2) The test was difficult. Is there a noticeable difference between the at all? If not, what would be the point to having multiple words with the exact same meaning? While many close synonyms share similar, if not the same, dictionary definitions, the feeling or mood they convey is utterly singular, if there is indeed a difference between words like “hard” and “difficult”, what is it?
To begin, “hard” is pragmatic and realistic, firmly grounded in reality. On the other hand, “difficult” is civilized, willing to make the effort necessary to appear polite. Furthermore, “hard” is more likely to be used in casual, in formal circumstances. It is used without pretense, and does not maintain a feeling of being overly concerned. In terms of daily usage, “hard” may be employed by an exhausted brick mason (石匠) when posed with the question, “How was your day” Conversely, “difficult” may be used by a military general upon explaining to his or her superior the progression of a particularly taxing campaign.
Now, let’s look at the synonyms, “happy” and “glad”. Take for example the following sentences: 1) Tommy is happy because he got a new bike. 2) Tommy is glad because he got a new bike. Again, upon consulting a dictionary, one will find highly similar, if not the same, definitions. But these definitions lack the feeling, the unique emotional charge that these words convey. The word “happy” conveys a sense of a carefree attitude. The thought of someone who is “happy” conveys the image of a bright-eyed, ruddy, smiling face. One is “ happy” on the morning of his birthday, discovering a new puppy bounding into his bedroom. On the other hand, the word “glad” conveys a sense of relief or contentment. The thought of someone who is “glad” conveys the image of a man standing crossed-armed, nodding gently.
Granted, the notion that close synonyms can be used interchangeably is prevalent among English speakers. However, using the examples and insights described above, one may come to recognize these subtle, yet crucial,differences.
【1】Which of the following statements best describes the main idea of this passage?
A.Close synonyms are difficult to comprehend, and are commonly used interchangeably.
B.Contrary to popular belief, important differences exist between come close synonyms.
C.The difference between the words “hard”and “difficult” is vague to most.
D.Most English speakers believe close synonyms can be used interchangeably.
【2】Which is closest in meaning with “utterly singular” in the second paragraph?
A.just the same
B.quite the opposite
C.very similar
D.totally different
【3】The writer would agree that ____________.
A.In English, we have multiple words with the exact same meaning
B.Close synonyms should not be used interchangeably
C.By saying “It was hard”, one tries to sound polite and formal
D.The difference between close synonyms are too subtle and thus unimportant
【4】It can be inferred that____________.
A.dictionaries are of little help when it comes to clarifying the differences between close synonyms
B.close synonyms like “happy” and “glad” are largely misused among English speakers
C.a military general would never use a word like “hard”or “happy”
D.It is impossible to recognize the real differences between close synonyms
24、Cao Dewang was born in May 1946 in Shanghai. His family is said to have high social standing in Fujian province. But his family background didn’t guarantee a wealthy lifestyle. According to Cao, soon after he was born, his family lost all of their possessions on their way back from Shanghai to Fujian.
After losing their wealth, the family farm became their only means of survival. Cao worked on his family’s farm, and there were many days when he’d go without food. In order to support his family, he dropped out of school when he was 14 and began to work. Nonetheless,he taught himself over a thousand Chinese characters with the help of a dictionary.
Cao began selling tobacco leaves and fruit to earn a living. He also worked as a cook and repaired bicycles. For over twenty years, he worked 16 hours a day to escape poverty.
Cao Dewang was working as a sales manager at a glass factory run by the local government for glass used in water meters. He saved up his earnings until he had enough to buy out the very factory in 1983.
Japanese car producers were looking to set up production of their vehicles in China in the 80’s. Cao saw the opportunity and dove into the production of vehicle glass, establishing the Yaohua Automotive Glass Co. in 1987.
Now named Fuyao Group, it started as a joint venture company before it was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993 and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. Headquartered in Fuging, Fujian, it is currently one of the largest auto glass producers in the world. Audi, Fiat, Ford, Honda, and Nissan are among Fuyao’s biggest customers.
Since 2013, the Fuyao Group had been looking to establish a factory in the U.S. and was looking at possible sites. It picked the site of an abandoned GM assembly plant in Dayton, Ohio in 2014. The factory brought job opportunities to former GM workers who had been unemployed for a long time.
Not disregarding his contributions to China’s economy, Cao is considered as China’s most generous philanthropist. Cao believes, “The more I donate, the more I realize how little use I have for money.” He further adds that his fortune is better used in the education of children.
【1】What can be learned about young Cao Dewang?
A．He led a wealthy life.
B．He was home schooled.
C．He struggled to survive.
D．He grew up in Shanghai.
【2】What was the history of the Fuyao Group?
A．It used to be a car maker.
B．It originated from a local glass factory.
C．It became the world’s largest glass producer in 1987.
D．It first got most of its profits by making water meters.
【3】What do we know about Fuyao’s glass factory in Davton?
A．It was built in 2013.
B．It won support from GM.
C．It hired many laid-off GM workers.
D．It helped restore many abandoned plants.
【4】What do Cao Dewang’s words in the last paragraph mean?
A．Money is worthless sometimes.
B．A good name is better than money.
C．Money makes the world go around.
D．Money should be used for meaningful things.
25、 Shortly after two officers were killed in the line of duty recently, this little young black man came knocking on my patrol (巡逻) car window with his mother by his side.
Maybe he saw that something was _______ heavily on my mind at the time or maybe he looked at Police Officers as people to _______ I will never know. I _______ my window and smiled and said, “What’s up, little man?” I will never forget the biggest _______ he had and him _______ on his toes in excitement asking. “Can I take a picture with you?”
I _______, “With me?” He again said, “Can I take a picture with you?” I was _______ This little man had just _______ my world from a moment of sadness to a moment of happiness.
I told him, “I would be honored, and I’ll do one _______ I’ll let you wear my patrol sunglasses and we can both be __________ for a moment.” I picked him up, and he wasn’t __________ afraid. The young African American boy was not afraid of the Police __________ he doesn’t look at us with ________ or disappointment. Because he is too __________ to see hate, racism, or that some police can be bad and __________ their badge (徽章）.
Touched, his mother was __________ while taking pictures for both of us. Not because of what a __________ officer I was, but I would like to think because of the bravery and __________ that her son was showing __________ how many conflicts there were between ordinary black people and the police.
Today, a little man showed sympathy to me after the tragic day we __________ two of my dearest
【1】A.weighing B.circling C.hitting D.happening
【2】A.catch up with B.look up to C.break away from D.get on with
【3】A.broke down B.put down C.turned down D.rolled down
【4】A.suffering B.concern C.trouble D.smile
【5】A.sitting B.sliding C.jumping D.moving
【6】A.cried B.responded C.questioned D.shouted
【7】A.delighted B.confused C.shocked D.annoyed
【8】A.changed B.troubled C.escaped D.carried
【9】A.easier B.farther C.better D.prettier
【10】A.friends B.victims C.killers D.officers
【11】A.simply B.even C.still D.hardly
【12】A.if B.because C.until D.so
【13】A.anger B.generosity C.affection D.respect
【14】A.selfless B.young C.smart D.kind
【15】A.use B.play C.dishonor D.defend
【16】A.weeping B.nodding C.trembling D.laughing
【17】A.violent B.bad C.nice D.strict
【18】A.sadness B.preference C.emotion D.love
【19】A.apart from B.ahead of C.regardless of D.rather than
【20】A.connected B.murdered C.remembered D.lost
26、近日你所在的学校开展了“为建设节约型社会献一计”主题活动，同学们提出了许多建议。请你根据以下要点，用英语写一篇短文向English Horizons杂志编辑部投稿：
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