1、She was so fortunate that she ________ the earthquake.
A.survived
B.sought
C.crashed
D.destroyed
2、Look! The ________ (fall) leaves are dancing in the air just like lovely birds.
A.fallen
B.fell
C.falling
D.fall
3、Would you like to share your first impression ________ the new school uniform with us ?
A.of B.on C.to D.into
4、Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for .
A.authority B.recovery C.mystery D.charity
5、__________ the host call her name, her heart started to beat fiercely.
A.Hearing
B.When hearing
C.Heard
D.When she heard
6、The style can be _____ to personal taste.
A.adopted B.adjusted C.avoided D.reported
7、Please put the bottle on the top shelf, out of the children’s __________.
A. reach B. hand C. hold D. order
8、The firefighters soon got the fire in the building ________.
A.under attack
B.under construction
C.under control
D.under way
9、 We had ______ fun at Mary’s party last Sunday.
A. a large number of
B. a great many
C. a great deal of
D. many a
10、The volunteers are doing _____ difficult and important work; they share _____ common goal — to help people in need.
A. a; a B. a; the C. 不填; the D. 不填; a
11、--- Let me help you cross the street.
--- _______! I’m not that old.
A.Come on
B.No way
C.Take your time
D.Go ahead
12、We all ___________ some extent remember the good times and forget the bad.
A.in B.on C.to D.from
13、 I've been considering _______ my job as a teacher because a teacher is often considered _______ a gardener.
A. to change; to be B. to change; being
C. changing; being D. changing; to be
14、There is a woman ________ herself Mrs. Clare over there. She wants to see you.
A.calling
B.calls
C.called
D.call
15、This species of plant is becoming increasingly ________, so it’s hard for people to find it.
A. common B. artificial
C. attractive D. rare
16、The visiting professor is from Tokyo University and he speaks English with a strong Japanese ________.
A. identity B. spelling
C. accent D. vocabulary.
17、Meetings and phone calls ________ a large part of the day, so Mr. Green felt tired when he got home after work.
A.came across
B.depended on
C.turned to
D.took up
18、The nurse was that she was________ sweating all over in the protection suit.
A.unaware
B.unsure
C.fascinated
D.inspired
19、________, I will help you complete the job.
A.If possible
B.If ever
C.If any
D.If not
20、I heard about it ________ from my neighbor.
A.take over
B.apart from
C.in memory of
D.at first hand
21、The reason ________ he has been such a success is________he never gives up.
A.why, because
B.that, what
C.that, that
D.why, that
22、When dealing with students, teachers are supposed to adopt________ and caring approaches, as they are unique young individuals of different personalities.
A.flexible
B.appealing
C.previous
D.effective
23、This kind of fruit ________ lots of vitamins, vitamin D ________.
A.contain; including
B.contains; included
C.containing; included
D.includes; contained
24、At the news that his house was ________, the old man ________ tears.
A.knocked over; burst into
B.torn down; burst into
C.knocked down; burst out
D.torn up; burst out
25、I need three helpers, _____ must have some knowledge of computer programming.
A.all of them
B.all of which
C.both of whom
D.all of whom
26、Can you imagine a world without music? Studies show that public schools across the country are cutting back on music classes to save money. Worse, some schools have never had music classes to begin with. But without them,students’ academic growth and emotional health could suffer. In fact, music classes are necessary for all students in schools.
Recent studies by Brown University have shown that students who received music education classes were better in maths and reading skills than those without music classes. Another study by the College Board found that students taking music and art classes got higher points. Students' academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.
Music programmes in public schools also help to add to a students sense of pride and self-confidence. Teens today have too many learning tasks. Besides, they have family problems, self-confidence problems, relationship troubles, and other troubles. All of these can stop academic success, but music education can help. A study by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse found that students who took part in school music programmes were less likely to turn to drugs. Music programmes encourage students to work together to produce an excellent performance.
Music crosses language, class, cultural and political boundaries. Music allows students from different countries to connect. For example, at a school talent show, a new Japanese student played a piano duet with an American classmate. Although they could not communicate verbally, they were able to read the music in order to play the duet. Two students from different cultures worked as a team with self-confidence and common purpose through music.
The gift of music is priceless. We need to be sure to have necessary music classes for all students. The world is losing its music, and putting music into schools is the first step to get it back.
【1】What can we learn about education with music classes?
A.It allows schools to make more profits.
B.It leads to a lot of emotional problems easily.
C.It helps students to improve their schoolwork.
D.It has a great influence on the culture of the country.
【2】What do the two studies seem to show?
A.Not all students take part in music lessons.
B.Students with great success like to attend music lessons.
C.Music plays an important role in students’ success.
D.Students having music classes are better in all lessons.
【3】The example in Paragraph 4 mainly suggests that ________.
A.different cultures have different styles of music
B.music makes cross-country communication possible
C.Japan has a good international relationship with America
D.Japanese and American students are good at playing the piano
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.How to Get Music Back
B.Music Education in Schools
C.Music—a Bridge to Understanding
D.The Importance of Listening to Music
27、What is a mistake? A mistake is something wrong. It can be an action, a concept (概念), or a thing that was not done correctly. It can leave you feeling negative and unsuccessful. However, research shows that making mistakes is beneficial to you. Whether mistakes are beneficial or harmful depends on how much you know about them. 【1】
There are many reasons why humans make mistakes. A lack (缺乏) of experience in a certain field or situation may result in the mistakes. 【2】 This is because, by having confidence, you can think that nothing bad can happen to you, but it turns out that it is not true. You have to be ready for anything at all times since life is very uncertain.
What do I do when I make a mistake? 【3】 You must ask yourself: Why did l make this decision? Why was it not the correct decision? After answering these questions internally, the best thing you can do is try to make up for the mistake you made to prevent it from further harming you. Consider that all people make mistakes, and it is common that at first, you do not know what to do to correct them. You should calm down a little and then let everything go to find the best solution.
【4】 Some do not even allow themselves to be wrong because they want to be perfect. The destructive goal is to push yourself to exhaustion (精疲力竭) in search of perfection. The healthy goal is to seek excellence in the result while enjoying the process of improvement.
【5】 What is now an unwanted result, in the future may become what helps you to achieve it, because it makes you worry, get back to work, expand the information you had and develop new skills to deal with the situation.
A.The first thing to do is to reflect.
B.Today’s mistake helps you get it right tomorrow.
C.Overconfidence can also cause us to make many mistakes.
D.The first thing when you make a mistake is to control your emotions.
E.Most people are afraid of making mistakes because they think it is not good.
F.So it is important to understand why you make mistakes and what to do with them.
G.Reflecting on your improvement can help you view mistakes positively in the future.
28、 Scientists blame greenhouse gases for being a major cause of climate change around the world. This is because greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make the planet warmer.
Now, a team of researchers has announced a successful experiment that turned carbon dioxide into useful liquid fuel. The researchers created a device, called a reactor, which changes carbon dioxide into a pure form of formic acid(甲酸). Formic acid is a substance (物质) found in ants and some other insects, as well as in many plants. It is used as an antibacterial material and in the processing of some kinds of clothing.
Haotian Wang led the research team. He said in a statement that the results of the experiment were important because formic acid is a major carrier of energy. So, the substance can provide a way to reuse carbon dioxide and prevent it from being released into the atmosphere. “It's a fuel-cell fuel that can generate electricity and send out carbon dioxide which you can grab and recycle again,” Wang said.
“Other methods for turning carbon dioxide into formic acid require intense purification processes,” Wang said. Such methods are very costly and require a lot of energy. The Rice University team said it was able to reduce the number of steps in the traditional process to create a low-cost, energy-saving method.
The researchers reported the reactor device performed with a conversion rate (转化率) of 42 percent. This means that nearly half of the electrical energy can be stored in formic acid as liquid fuel. The team said the reactor was able to create formic acid continuously for 100 hours with little degradation (退化) of the device’s parts.
Wang said the reactor could easily be used to produce other high-value products, including alcohol-based fuels. The researchers noted that the technology could also be a big help in solving another major energy problem—how to store large amounts of power in small places.
【1】What do we know about formic acid?
A.It is a large amount of power. B.It is high- value equipment
C.It can be found in ants. D.It is a substance in clothing.
【2】What is Wang’s attitude towards his own research?
A.Optimistic. B.Aggressive. C.Doubtful. D.Uncaring.
【3】In what magazine can you read this text?
A.A travel magazine. B.A science magazine.
C.A music magazine. D.A sports magazine.
29、When it comes to thrilling places to travel to, the nation of Thailand has got to be at or near the top of the list. The beaches of Thailand are simply amazing. Here is a look at the four best beaches in all of Thailand.
Maya Bay
This small beach attracts some huge crowds, but it is still worth a visit thanks to what is widely regarded as some of the best scenery in the entire country. The Maya Bay Beach is located on a small island and is only accessible via boat or passenger ferry.
Lamai Beach
For the traveler looking for an unforgettable beach experience during their visit to Thailand, a trip out to Lamai Beach in Samui is a must. The sandy areas are long and wide with plenty of room for everyone. The water is inviting and easy to access.
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is not only one of the most beautiful and popular beach in Thailand, but it is the largest beach on the popular island of Phuket. The soft white sand is a great place to relax. Some of the many great activities that travelers can participate it. during a visit to Patong Beach include jet skiing, kayaking, surfing, diving, snorkeling(浮潜) , swimming, and more.
Haad Rin
Haad Rin is one of the most popular party spots in the country, for both locals(当地人) and travelers. All month long, during most parts of the year, there are some exceptional entertainment, eating, and socializing opportunities.
【1】Where will you go if you like underwater sports?
A. Maya Bay B. Lamai Beach
C. Patong Beach D. Haad Rin
【2】If you want to have a unique beach experience, you are advised to go to .
A. Maya Bay B. Lamai Beach
C. Patong Beach D. Haad Rin
【3】What will travelers experience at Haad Rin?
A. Relax on the white soft sand.
B. Have a good time with the locals.
C. Participate in adventurous activities.
D. Learn much culture and history about Thailand.
30、 It's amazing how one dollar can change the culture of a school.
We have a ______ school of about 30 students. It is really full of ______ and pressure as most of the kids get good ______ and try to be the best ones. It's good except that a lot of us middle kids felt really ______. We got the feeling that we were so selfish—it's every man for ______.
____, my friend and I set out to find a way to ______ the culture. We thought doing things for others was the only way to ______ our depression(沮丧) about school.
On the first day of school we put a ______ folded into a heart into one of the leaders' lockers with a piece of paper that ______,“Buy yourself a snack.” We hoped to ______ small gifts every day. We didn't know the ______ it would have.
People went ______ over it and everyone was talking about who it might be doing the acts of kindness and ______ that they should do something too. It is so much fun to see the ______ on everyone's faces now! Lots of other people have started sharing ______ now too: chocolate bars, cookies and money left ______ in the vending machine(自动售货机).And lots of notes are on the thanks board saying: “Thanks to whoever started.”
Now I actually expect to go to school to have the chance to ______ people up. I hope kindness will ______ to other schools. If anybody is struggling with being ______ at school and work, I totally suggested doing acts of kindness.
【1】A.small B.large C.lovely D.terrible
【2】A.confidence B.determination C.competition D.difficulty
【3】A.grades B.books C.results D.teachers
【4】A.interested B.satisfied C.pressured D.embarrassed
【5】A.others B.yourself C.nothing D.himself
【6】A.In return B.In charge C.In response D.In anger
【7】A.realize B.enrich C.swap D.change
【8】A.deal with B.live with C.come up with D.keep up with
【9】A.paper B.gift C.dollar D.ticket
【10】A.wrote B.said C.told D.printed
【11】A.give up B.give away C.give in D.give off
【12】A.problem B.opinion C.effect D.attitude
【13】A.wild B.sad C.angry D.peaceful
【14】A.regretting B.disagreeing C.doubting D.deciding
【15】A.tears B.pain C.smiles D.terror
【16】A.happiness B.selfishness C.kindness D.sadness
【17】A.by accident B.as usual C.in surprise D.on purpose
【18】A.bring B.cheer C.speed D.hold
【19】A.spread B.refer C.react D.take
【20】A.ignored B.concerned C.confused D.depressed
31、根据中文意思完成短文填空。
Dave wanted a pair of trainers badly, but his family was too poor to afford it. So when he read in the local newspaper that there would be a 1000-meter running race, of which the prize was a pair of trainers, he jumped at the opportunity. Day and night, he trained hard for it. On the sports day, a crowd of people gathered on the play field and there was 【1】 (兴奋的嚷嚷声) in the air. After doing some 【2】 (热身伸展运动), Dave heard the whistle. All at once, the runners set out like lightning and soon they were a blur. One after another, the other runners 【3】 (飞驰而过). Dave 【4】 (感到肋部疼痛) and his breath 【5】 (开始呼哧呼哧地喘). But he 【6】 (咬紧牙关) and pushed on. Now, it was the last lap. Dave gathered all his strength, gave himself 【7】 (额外能量的迸发) and ran like mad. One…two…three…Dave overtook all the others. As the crowd 【8】 (惊讶地看着), he 【9】 (向……发起最后冲刺) the finish. Yes, Dave was the champion! Although he was 【10】 (气喘吁吁), Dave grinned, holding the precious pair of trainers tightly to his chest.
32、假定你是李华,你上星期六参加了去敬老院(nursing home)的社会实践活动,请你给在英国的笔友Cindy写信,给她介绍这次活动及你的感受。书信的内容要点如下:
1. 活动目的(关爱老人、了解社会等);
2. 活动内容(陪老人聊天、表演等);
3. 你的感受。
注意:
1. 词数 100 左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头语及结尾已为你写好,不计入词数。
Dear Cindy,
I am writing to share with you the social activity organized by our school last Saturday.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua