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1、I have to remind myself that some birds are not meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you ________ knows it was an offence to lock them up does feel happy.
A. that B. who C. where
2、Whenever I think about the day to come when I ______ my goal, I am so filled with happiness that J start crying,
A.would achieve B.have achieved
C.am achieving D.will have achieved
3、— Excuse me, can you show me the way to the nearest bus stop?
— Sorry. I’m a stranger here. I ______ here until my guide arrives.
A. stand B. have stood
C. am standing D. will stand
4、 With piles of work at hand, Jane doubts she can pass the coming driving test.
A. that B. whether C. where D. when
5、Peter searched all the places where he________have left his iPad but it was all in vain.
A．might
B．would
C．must
D．should
6、 The manager was satisfied to see many new products ______ after great effort.
A. having developed B. to develop
C. developed D. develop
7、It is ________ hot today. We'd better stay at home.
A.too many B.too much C.much too D.very much
8、You will be impressed by the delicious Chinese food. _____, Chinese people are very friendly, which you will never forget.
A．At times
B．In addition
C．As a consequence
D．On the contrary
9、The wounded ____ as well stay at home on such a terrible day.
A. can B. must C. may D. should
10、If it the climate, I would stay here much longer．
A．is not for B．had not been fo
C．were not for D．would not be for
11、________ I can’t help admiring her courage, I think it’s barely acceptable for an inexperienced driver to drive alone on the freeway.
A.Unless B.As C.Since D.While
12、The unemployment rate has decreased _____ 2% to 5.4%, compared with 7.4 % last year.
A. by B. from C. with D. on
13、—The T shirt I received is not the same as is shown online.
— ? But I promise you we’ll look into it right away.
A. Who says B. How come
C. What for D. Why worry
14、The goods ________ from the Internet are cheaper than ________ we buy in shops.
A.be bought; that
B.bought; those
C.bought; that
D.were bought; the ones
15、You type almost anything, however unclear, into the space provided on Google and in a second it __________ thousands of references．
A. catches up with B. comes up with
C. ends up with D. puts up with
16、－How did you find those days．
－The days________ we spent together on the farm are not easy________．
A．that；to forget B．when；to be forgotten
C．when；to forget D．that；to be forgotten
17、My best friend who saved the two drowning boys from the freezing river is a kind and brave person, _______ that is worth respecting for ever.
A. that B. one C. it D. what
18、--- Why did your brother look so down?
His ________ to become a pilot was held back by his poor eyesight.
A. promotion B. destination.
C. instruction D. ambition
19、Some pills many people take to achieve or maintain their desired weight will lower their life expectancy_____ they contain something harmful．
A. so that B. in that C. even if D. as if
20、— The authority concerned must have taken stricter measures to ensure traffic safety next year, ________it?
—Yes, definitely.
A.didn’t B.mustn’t
C.hasn’t D.won’t
21、Imagine this scene: it’s blowing outside, and you snuggle (蜷伏) up on the sofa under a warm quilt, chatting and recalling with your closest friends.
That content, cosy feeling has a name in Danish —hygge. And, as Denmark recently won the title of “the happiest country in the world”, the concept of hygge is known to more and more people interested in finding ways to understand this concept.
Hygge —originally from a Norwegian word meaning well-being — doesn’t have an exact equivalent (等同物) in English. It’s often translated as coziness, or as blogger Anna West told the BBC, “coziness of the soul”. But, as professor Maren Spark explains, “Hygge was never meant to be translated. It was meant to be felt.”
Basically, hygge involves creating a warm, cosy atmosphere and enjoying it with your loved ones. Danish winters are long and dark and so achieving hygge is particularly relevant during this season. A typical Hygge activity during winter could be enjoying delicious homemade food and light-hearted conversation with friends —preferably in the warm glow of candlelight, or maybe sipping a glass of wine in the hot tub after a day spent skiing.
However, hygge isn’t only limited to the cold winter months —it can also describe that warm, fuzzy feeling you get after a walk through a forest with friends on summer’s day or a family barbecue in the park. Hygge is meant to be shared.
【1】The author asks the readers to imagine the scene in the first paragraph to .
A. help the readers to calm down
B. introduce the topic of the passage
C. present the main idea of the passage
D. remind the readers of their past memories
【2】What do the underlined words by Maren Spark mean?
A. The translation of the word “hygge” is not good enough.
B. Only Danish speakers know what “hygge” means.
C. “Hygge” is easy to translate but hard to feel.
D. We can get the true meaning of “hygge” by feeling it.
【3】Which of the following can be best described as a “hygge” activity?
A. Skiing in the cold winter months.
B. Living through long dark winters.
C. Taking afternoon tea with friends.
D. Walking alone in the forest.
【4】The author writes this passage to .
A. explain B. persuade
C. comment D. advertise
22、When families gather for Christmas dinner, some will stick to formal traditions dating back to grandma's generation. Their tables will be set with the good dishes and silver, and the dress code will be Sunday best.
But in many other homes, this china-and-silver elegance has given way to a stoneware (粗陶) and stainless informality, with dresses assuming an equally casual-Friday look. For hosts and guests, the change means greater simplicity and comfort. For makers of fine china in Britain, it spells economic hard times. Last week Royal Doulton, the largest employer in Stoke-on-Trent, announced that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs -- one-fifth of its total workforce. That brings to more than 4, 000 the number of positions lost in 18 months in the pottery (陶瓷) region. Wedgwood and other pottery factories made cuts earlier.
Although a strong pound and weak markets in Asia play a role in the downsizing, the layoffs in Stoke have their roots in earthshaking social shifts. A spokesman for Royal Doulton admitted that the company "has been somewhat slow in catching up with the trend" toward casual dining. Families eat together less often, he explained, and more people eat alone, either because they are single or they eat in front of television. Even dinner parties, if they happen at all, have gone casual. In a time of long work hours and demanding family schedules, busy hosts insist, rightly, that it's better to share a takeout pizza on paper plates in the family room than to wait for the perfect moment or a "real" dinner party.
Too often, the perfect moment never comes. Iron a fine-patterned tablecloth? Forget it. Polish the silver? Who has time? Yet the loss of formality has its down side. The fine points of etiquette (礼节) that children might once have learned at the table by observation or instruction from parents and grandparents (" Chew with your mouth closed." "Keep your elbows off the table. ") must be picked up else-where. Some companies now offer etiquette seminars for employees who may be able professionally but inexperienced socially.
【1】 Why do people tend to follow the trend to casual dining?
A. Busy schedules leave people no time for formality
B. Family members need more time to relax.
C. People prefer to live a comfortable life.
D. Young people won't follow the etiquette of the older generation.
【2】It can be learned from the passage that 'Royal Doulton is .
A. a seller of stainless steel tableware
B. a dealer in stoneware
C. a pottery chain store
D. a producer of fine china
【3】The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is .
A. the increased value of the pound
B. the worsening economy in Asia
C. the change in people's way of life
D. the fierce competition at home and abroad
【4】Formal table manners, though less popular than before in current Social life,___________.
A. are still a must on certain occasions
B. are certain to return sooner or later
C. are still being taught by parents at home
D. can help improve personal relationships
23、Do you love hamburgers? Do you how they were created?
The first hamburgers in U.S. history were served in New Haven, Connecticut, at Louis’ Lunch sandwich shop in 1895. Louis Lassen, founder of Louis’ Lunch, ran a small lunch wagon selling steak sandwiches to local factory workers. Because he didn’t like to waste the excess beef from his daily lunch rush, he ground it up, grilled it, and served it between two slice of bread—and thus America’s first hamburger was created.
The small Crown Street restaurant is still owned and operated by the third and fourth generations of the Lassen family. Hamburgers are still the specialty of the house, where steak is ground fresh each day and hand molded, slow cooked, broiled vertically, and served between two slices of toast with your choice of only three “acceptable” garnishes: cheese, tomato, and onion.
Want ketchup or mustard? Forget it. You will be told “no” in no uncertain terms. This is the home of the greatest hamburger in the world, claim the owners, who are perhaps best known for allowing their customers to have a burger the Lassen way or not at all.
【1】Why did Louis Lassen start making hamburgers?
A. Because he didn’t want to waste excess beef.
B. Because he wanted to earn more money.
C. Because he would like to make something special.
D. Because he was the founder of Louis’ Lunch.
【2】Which of the following is not available for customers to choose from at Louis Lunch?
A. Cheese. B. Tomato.
C. Mustard. D. Onion.
【3】What does the underlined words “Crown Street restaurant” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. A restaurant on the Crown Street.
B. A restaurant called Crown Street.
C. Louis’ Lunch sandwich shop.
D. A new chain shop of Louis’ Lunch on Crown Street.
【4】 The best title of this article is________.
A. The Creation of hamburgers
B. Louis’ Lunch
C. A king of fast-food----Hamburgers
D. Why People Love Hamburgers
24、 Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that the UK will host the first ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit(峰会) in London this October.This global summit aims to put mental-health care on an equal footing with the physical kind.
But there is a long way to go. One in four people will experience a mental-health problem at some point in life. In rich countries mental illnesses account for more suffering and premature death than heart disease, strokes(中风) or cancer. Meanwhile the central-African countries have just one mental-health professional per 100,000 people, a fiftieth as many as Europe has. (Less than 1% of foreign aid for health care goes towards mental health.)
As developing countries handle infectious diseases, mental health will consume a greater share of budgets and attention there. By 2020 mental-health conditions may account for 15% of the global burden of disease, but even in rich countries many people with common problems still go without treatment.
It is clear that mental illness is fast becoming one of the global health challenges of the 21st century. Until recently, this hasn’t had the profile it deserves on a global stage. The ministers gathering in London must produce new money and focus—and not just another declaration. The summit is also expected to help countries learn from each other to find the best ways to deal with increased rates of depression and anxiety among young people.
【1】Which of the following best explains “on an equal footing” underlined in paragraph 1?
A.Standing up for. B.Being as important as.
C.Standing in one’s shoes. D.Having an advantage over.
【2】What is the purpose of holding the meeting?
A.To find more foreign aid for health care.
B.To make a declaration on mental illnesses.
C.To solve the physical problems of the youth.
D.To stress the importance of mental health.
【3】Which disease causes more premature death in rich countries?
A.Heart disease. B.Cancer.
C.Mental illness. D.Stroke.
【4】What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?
A.Effective measures should be taken on mental health.
B.The problem of mental illness has drawn enough attention.
C.People in developed countries suffer less mental illnesses.
D.Mental-health diseases have taken up about 15% of the global illness cases.
25、The Doctor Is Out
It’s a Friday morning and Dr. O’Connell is making his rounds. He might be more ________ inside the doctor’s office, but that’s not where his ________ are. He spends his days walking around where the ________ live—in parks, on streets, and under bridges.
More than 550,000 Americans are homeless, and many have ________ problems but no access to medical care. As one of a handful of physicians making house calls to the homeless, Dr. O’Connell ________ about 20 regular patients. He knows where most of them sleep and whom to ask if they are missing. If patients are too ________ to be on the streets, he finds them a treatment bed at the local ________. From stitches (缝线) for an arm to surgery for the soul, O’Connell offers to do ________.
“I’m a doctor. What I can do is just to ________ their suffering. But I gain a lot in the process.” O’Connell said. “________,.I could not find a more ________ population.”
“This man is unbelievable!” one of his patients remarked. “He’s like Jesus,” another ________. .
“It needs ________,” O’Connell said. “When seeing somebody outside, I get them a coffee and ________ with them. Sometimes it took six months of offering a coffee ________ they would start to talk to me. ________ once they engage, they’ll come to me anytime because they ________ me.”
When asked about how his life might have ________ had he become a highly paid doctor, O’Connell said, “I never think about it anymore.”
Some things are more ________ than money. Just ask the man who gets everything from patients who have nothing ________ to give.
【1】A.enthusiastic B.comfortable C.professional D.responsible
【2】A.friends B.colleagues C.patients D.students
【3】A.old B.weak C.disabled D.homeless
【4】A.health B.survival C.financial D.moral
【5】A.educates B.greets C.treats D.comforts
【6】A.poor B.sick C.lonely D.upset
【7】A.hospital B.hotel C.shelter D.nursery
【8】A.something B.everything C.operations D.consultations
【9】A.endure B.ignore C.ease D.experience
【10】A.Actually B.Similarly C.Consequently D.Accordingly
【11】A.generous B.flexible C.faithful D.grateful
【12】A.added B.argued C.complained D.explained
【13】A.ambition B.inspiration C.patience D.intelligence
【14】A.sit B.chat C.trade D.joke
【15】A.after B.before C.once D.since
【16】A.However B.Therefore C.Moreover D.Otherwise
【17】A.understand B.envy C.trust D.pity
【18】A.turned in B.turned out C.turned up D.turned down
【19】A.valuable B.reasonable C.achievable D.visible
【20】A.commercial B.spiritual C.material D.beneficial
26、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One night, when we were having dinner, suddenly Mom let out, “I have a great idea!” My sister Keira and I looked at each other, feeling confused and wondering what she wanted to say.
“What if,” she said, with a long pause, “we furnish Nancy’s apartment while she’s away?”
Nancy, our nanny (保姆) had returned to her hometown to get her children and bring them back with her. When her children were only one and five years old, she had left them to work as a caregiver abroad where the working conditions were not very good. Later, through friends, Nancy heard that our country was the land of opportunity. With rich working experience, Nancy came to our house and here we got along well with each other although sometimes we had difficulty in communication because of language.
Five years after her arrival and working here, she was allowed to apply for a permanent resident’s statue. It took so long to get it, so we celebrated with a cake the night the letter that informed her finally came.
“Could you do me a big favor?” Nancy asked Mom before she left for her hometown. ”I’ve ordered some mattresses (床垫) so we have something to sleep on when we arrive. Do you think you could receive them and let the delivery man deliver it into my apartment?“
”No problem,“ said Mom.
”Hey Mom, I hate to burst your bubble (幻想),” I said, “but how are we possibly going to furnish an entire apartment? ”
“Well, we have some extra stuff in the attic,” she replied. “Maybe we can help our neighbors and Nancy at the same time. The neighbors can donate their extras, and we can piece together a great home for Nancy. Let’s send an e-mail and see.” So the e-mail went to about seventy neighbors in our community.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Throught the following week, e-mails and texts kept flooding in.
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The big day came as we welcomed Nancy and her children to their new home at the door.
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