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1、Unluckily, my classmates and I went to the nearby library to read books last Sunday, only to be told that it ________ .
A．is decorated
B．was being decorated
C．is being decorated
D．was decorated
2、Sorry I'm late—I was at work just now.
A.lifted up B.held up C.built up D.called up
3、Letterboxes are much more __________ in the UK than in the US, where most people have a mailbox instead.
A．common
B．normal
C．ordinary
D．usual
4、Nobody knows for sure who possessed the ancient flower vase. In other words, nobody knows for sure who is ________ of the flower vase.
A．in possession
B．in the possession
C．of the possession
D．with possession
5、Two “stolen” notebooks written by Charles Darwin were left anonymously in a bright pink gift bag ________the original blue box ________the notebooks were kept in and a plain brown envelope.
A．containing, where
B．to contain, which
C．containing, /
D．to contain, that
6、The thought _____ I might lose my way made me feel _____.
A.what;worrying B.that; worrying
C.what; worried D.that; worried
7、By the time she returned home from England, her overall view of the world _____ completely.
A.changed B.has changed C.would change D.had changed
8、We should equip our child ____ a good education.
A. to B. in
C. with D. for
9、She reached the top of the hill and stopped ____ on a big rock by the side of the path.
A．to have rested
B．resting
C．to rest
D．rest
10、 Experts have pointed out that the _____ of severe punishments plays a major role in the growing food safety problem.
A. attendance B. absence C. presence D. evidence
11、He owes his success ___ the policy that poor children like him have equal access ___ good education.
A. to; by B. in; with C. at; to D. to; to
12、_______about the risk of electric shocks, she is very careful while using hairdryers.
A．Being told
B．Having been told
C．Tells
D．Telling
13、—Where is Gary?
—He is at the library studying for his German test on Wednesday. In fact, he ________ for the test every day over the past week.
A. has reviewed B. has been reviewed C. has been reviewing D. had been reviewing
14、Seeing there was no entering the room peacefully, the police had to ________ force.
A．employ
B．digest
C．suspect
D．perceive
15、________ in use in April 2002, the hotline was meant for residents reporting water and heating supply breakdowns.
A．Put
B．Having been put
C．Having put
D．Being put
16、―What should I do with this passage?
―____ the main idea of each paragraph.
A. Finding out B. Find out
C. Found out D. To find out
17、He has never done this type of work before; I am not sure how he will ____ the other people.
A.fit in with B.get rid of C.turn out with D.drop in on
18、Try to be independent, for your parents can't do ________ for you all your life.
A. something B. nothing
C. everything D. anything
19、Without permission, no one ______ let out the news.
A. shall B.should
C.is supposed to D. is allowed
20、_____there was no conclusive evidence, most people thought he was guilty．
A．Since
B．While
C．When
D．However
21、----My prince charming is not calling me, asking me out and dating me.
----_________ you are not good. You hold much charm. He is just not that into you.
A. Now that B. So that
C. Only that D. Not that
22、________the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor,________the grown-ups could see it clearly.
A．If, because
B．Since, so that
C．Though, because
D．If, as if
23、Only if you make efforts to fulfill the task can you be________excellent.
A．insists on
B．taking up
C．objected to
D．acknowledged as
24、Your bike needs ________ right now.
A．to repair
B．repaired
C．repairing
D．having repaired
25、The fact that she looked like a sensitive, friendly girl didn’t matter. ______, it made me even angrier.
A. If any B. If anything
C. If so D. If not
26、Master Your Deadlines
The struggle begins in high school, sometimes earlier. Deadlines, and lots of them, start to pile up. At college, the pressure sometimes leads to last-minute rush and unsatisfactory work. At work, failing to meet deadlines can easily get you fired. 【1】. Here are a few best practices.
●Assign deadlines to what matters.
【2】. In this way, you are able to keep it on your radar for a while without feeling pressured. But if an activity is urgent, set a deadline immediately. This will provide just enough pressure to ensure you get it done.
●【3】.
Set a personal deadline for yourself a day or two before the actual deadline. 【4】. If you’re working with a group of people, add in even more time to account for potential follow-ups and the need for approvals.
●Keep communicating.
【5】. This means letting others know when something is taking longer than expected, when a delivery didn’t come in, when a client is not providing the necessary information, etc. Although it may feel embarrassing to admit that something is not on schedule, being honest is much better for relieving your stress.
A．Plan for flexible hours.
B．Finish your project as early as possible.
C．If the task isn’t of high importance, don’t set a specific deadline.
D．In this way, you’ll never have to stay up late and feel stressed.
E．But handled properly, deadlines can actually improve productivity.
F．Whenever you feel challenged to finish work on time, communicate.
G．So if anything takes longer than expected, you can still wrap it up and submit it on time.
27、 Although people often say we look alike,they also say that our personalities are completely different from each other.They describe me as intelligent and dependable,but consider him as self-centered.
He is my younger brother, Bob. He was born only 18 months after I was born.We did not get along well with each other. Maybe I was unhappy, even at the age of 18 months, about the new arrival. Another problem was that Bob was often sick. I must have felt cheated out of my parents' attention. I didn't understand why the two people I wanted to be with were always with him. We were fighting all the time.
Then, just over a year ago, doctors thought my brother could have cancer. Suddenly I felt as if the whole world was going black. It was at that point in my life that I realized just how much he meant to me. The day he went into surgery(手术) was one of the most terrible days in my life. When the test result came back negative(阴性), I felt as if the weight of the world had been lifted off my family and my brother.Although Bob has to go every few years for tests just to make sure that he is healthy, right now he is the picture of health.
Now, with me away at college, our relationship has improved greatly. Suddenly, he is more responsible, and is showing it. When I am home on breaks, he treats me with some respect. He even tries to include me in some of his activities with his friends.
Many years ago, I had wished that my baby brother would go away. But now, I will never find another person like him. He has the ability to make me laugh now, instead of upsetting me. I won't give him up for anything.
【1】What might be the most possible reason for their fighting?
A.The author's being self-centered. B.The two brothers' age difference.
C.Bob's being younger than the author. D.More of their parents' attention to Bob.
【2】What was the turning point of their relationship?
A.Bob was thought to have a bad disease. B.Bob began to show respect to the author.
C.The author showed understanding to Bob. D.The author was away to attend university.
【3】How does the author regard Bob now?
A.As a person who can go away. B.As a person who must be changed.
C.As a person who will not upset him. D.As a person who will never be replaced.
28、In February 2006, Lydia Angyiou and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada. The sound of children shouting made her turn around. To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son. Getting between the bear and her child, Lydia yelled at the children to run away. She then began hitting and kicking the animal as hard as she could. A neighbor who heard all the noise came and shot the bear. But everyone agreed it was Lydia who had saved her children’s lives. A local policeman described it this way: “… I guess when your back is up against the wall, we come up with super-human strength.”
Where does this “super-human strength”, courage and quick thinking come from? Experts say it comes from stress! In stressful situations, the body releases chemicals that prepare it to take action. These chemicals give people the speed and strength they need to fight danger or run away from it.
When we think of stress, we usually think of its negative effects. Studies, though, show that moderate levels of stress are actually helpful. In fact, the way we perform is usually affected by the amount of stress we feel.
Stress causes the brain to release adrenaline(肾上腺素) which in turn increases our energy and excitement. The chemical gives us clearer minds and helps us to do more. This is why some people say they work better under a deadline.
Adrenaline that is not released for long periods of time can cause us to increase and strengthen our abilities instead of weakening them. We sometimes turn out our very best work when we push ourselves to the limit. Stress can also make us more confident. Handling small amounts of stress now prepares us for handling serious situations in the future. Who knows? Today’s stress may even prepare for the next polar bear that comes along!
【1】In the first paragraph, the case of Lydia Angyiou is mentioned to______.
A. introduce the topic to be followed
B. remind us of the unexpected danger of life
C. praise Lydia Angyiou for her bravery
D. show the importance of super-human strength
【2】What does the policeman probably mean by saying “your back is up against the wall”?
A. You are helped. B. You are inspired.
C.You are confident. D. You are cornered.
【3】What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Brave Mother
B. The Cause of Stress
C. The Benefit of Stress
D. Super-human Strength
29、Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; but donations are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212) 363-7620
Emergencies (212) 363-3260
Ferryboat information (212) 269-5755
Lost and found (212)363-7620
Dining, gifts & audio tour 344-0996
Transportation
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m.
(The time for ferry is changeable)
Hours: May vary; call the number above
Closed: December 25
Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; Children (age 3~17), $5. (Group rates are available for 25 or more adults.)
【1】In summer, visitors will have ______ to visit Ellis Island.
A. a limited time B. a longer time
C. a shorter time D. a wonderful time
【2】Which number would you call if your friends were suddenly ill?
A. (212)344-0996 B. (212)363-7620
C. (212) 363-3260 D.(212) 269-5755
【3】We may infer from the passage that______.
A. visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat
B. there are more visitors in winter
C. Ellis Island is open every day
D. Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island
30、 We had our son Wesley checked out because of his indifference to communicate with people. To our _________, he was diagnosed with autism（自闭症）.
Out of everything the doctor had said, the only word I could _________ was socialization — key for Wesley to develop _________ skills. The instant we got on the car, we _________ discussed about ways to make his world more social. It suddenly _________ me that we were in need of a dog. Soon, we brought the dog Josie home. Wesley didn’t seem that _________ her, no matter how cute she was. But then I began to _________ Wesley petting her when he thought no one was looking.
Four months after we’d gotten Josie, I _________ the two of them out for a long play. By the end, they were both _________. As soon as I put Wesley in his car seat, he fell asleep, with Josie __________ her head on his shoulder. That’s when I knew they had __________ bonded. One of our biggest __________ was that Wesley had no sense of danger and didn’t __________ what a moving car meant. He would dart out in the street. I was __________ he would get hit by a car. Luckily, Josie was able to __________ keep him on the sidewalk with us.
The best thing about having a __________ is that kids come to you. __________ the daily walk to the bus stop provides an opportunity for Wesley to socialize with other children. Kids surround him with __________ about Josie and we practice his answers at home so he is more comfortable talking __________. I finally learned how to make peace with autism while __________ it.
A．sorrow
B．shame
C．regret
D．surprise
A．ignore
B．appreciate
C．remember
D．forget
A．listening
B．social
C．practical
D．reading
A．patiently
B．readily
C．desperately
D．willingly
A．convinced
B．informed
C．impressed
D．struck
A．interested in
B．proud of
C．confused about
D．bored with
A．hear
B．record
C．feel
D．catch
A．dragged
B．sent
C．took
D．carried
A．relieved
B．exhausted
C．delighted
D．satisfied
A．lowering
B．lifting
C．impressing
D．pressing
A．finally
B．recently
C．originally
D．suddenly
A．challenges
B．chances
C．choices
D．puzzles
A．find out
B．think of
C．figure out
D．talk of
A．shocked
B．annoyed
C．depressed
D．terrified
A．calmly
B．safely
C．eagerly
D．silently
A．friend
B．dog
C．family
D．doctor
A．Yet
B．Even
C．Ever
D．Still
A．questions
B．advice
C．problems
D．information
A．in private
B．in advance
C．in detail
D．in public
A．carrying
B．preventing
C．fighting
D．developing
31、Directions: Complete the article with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.
There was a time when British Olympic medal winners became household names because there were so few of them. But the 67 medals at this year's Games in Rio and 147 at the Paralympics meant that the GB medalists’ reception at Buckingham Palace was a crowded and happy event.
Many of this year's winners spoke of being inspired by athletes of previous generations. Inspiration fed their aspiration; and having discovered abilities they scarcely knew they had, these athletes are now inspiring others.
A few months ago, I saw inspiration of a different kind when I opened the new Cambridge base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, where Prince William works as a helicopter pilot. It was not hard to be moved by the 【1】 of the highly skilled doctors, paramedics and crew, who are called out on average five times a day.
But to be inspirational you don't have to save lives or win medals. I often draw strength from meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things: volunteers, careers, community organizers and good neighbors; unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special.
They are an inspiration to those who know them, and their lives frequently embody a truth expressed by Mother Teresa, from this year Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She once said: 'Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love'.
This has been the experience of two 【2】 organizations, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and The Prince's Trust, which are 60 and 40 years old this year. These started as small 【3】, but have grown beyond any expectations, and continue to transform young people's lives.
To mark my 90th birthday, volunteers and supporters of the six hundred charities of which I have been patron came to a lunch in The Mall. Many of these organizations are 【4】 in size but inspire me with the work they do. From giving friendship and support to our veterans, the elderly or the bereaved; to championing music and dance; providing animal welfare; or protecting our fields and forests, their selfless devotion and generosity of spirit is an example to us all.
When people face a challenge they sometimes talk about taking a deep breath to find courage or strength. In fact, the word 'inspire' literally means 'to breathe in'. But even with the inspiration of others, it's 【5】 that we sometimes think the world's problems are so big that we can do little to help. On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out【6】 , but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine.
At Christmas, our attention is drawn to the birth of a baby some two thousand years ago. It was the humblest of beginnings, and his parents, Joseph and Mary, did not think they were important.
Jesus Christ lived obscurely for most of his life, and never travelled far. He was maligned and 【7】 by many, though he had done no wrong. And yet, billions of people now follow his teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives. I am one of them because Christ's example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe.
The message of Christmas reminds us that inspiration is a gift to be given as well as received, and that love begins small but always grows.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas.
32、假如你是李华，你校的美国交换生Jim给你发了一封邮件，请你为他推荐一门选修课(optional course)。 现请你给他回复，推荐白老师的“唐诗”选修课，内容包括：
1. 写信目的； 2. 推荐理由。
注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
I’ve learned from your last e-mail that ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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