1、The government has announced that public sector pay rises are to be ________at 1% for two years.
A.served
B.capped
C.dedicated
D.flashed
2、He doesn’t think that the plan is practical, _____?
A.does he
B.doesn’t he
C.is it
D.isn’t it
3、Don’t be sad. The most important thing is _____ we must learn from our mistakes and move on.
A.how
B.that
C.what
D.why
4、It won’t be long they understand each other.
A.that B.since C.when D.before
5、Looking back through the history of this highly-developed modern city with all varieties of advanced technology, it is shocking that it is set up in a place was a wasteland ten years ago.
A.once
B.what
C.that
D.where
6、Only when he grew up did he ________ the effects of his father’s action.
A.aware
B.aware of
C.become aware
D.become aware of
7、This was the first time that he ________ the exam.
A.had passed
B.have passed
C.passed
D.would pass
8、The boy made a hole in the wall, ___________ he could see what was going on inside the house.
A.on which B.at which C.through which D.which
9、—Let's__________ to the movie!
—I am sorry, I must__________ my homework first.
A.going; do
B.go; doing
C.go; do
D.going; doing
10、________ he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience.
A.Since B.Unless C.As D.Although
11、A man’s worth lies not _______ much in ______ he has as in ______ he is.
A. that; that; what B. that; that C. so; what; what D. as; what; that
12、一How do you find the concert in the Beijing Grand Theatre last night?
一_____________, but the conductor was prefect.
A.I couldn`t agree more
B.I don`t think much of it
C.l was crazy about it
D.I really like it
13、You may have one of these;in other words,you may have ________you choose.
A. whichever B. wherever
C. whenever D. no matter which
14、Mary recently left a job and helped herself to copies of the company’s client data, which she intended to ________ in starting her own business.
A.draw on
B.put up
C.base on
D.turn up
15、My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. Sacrifices________in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a blessing for me.
A.pay off
B.come back
C.run out
D.turn up
16、The book _____ readers of all ages and establishes a literary bond between parents and children.
A.puts down B.appeals to C.comes across D.goes through
17、It was ________ they did ________ made the Korean actress commit suicide.
A.that; which B.which; that C.what; that D.how; which
18、Initially, many people believed that such epidemics no longer pose a threat until very recently when it became a cause for concern.
A.face
B.handle
C.fuel
D.create
19、We can't_______buying a new car any longer. The one we've got now just doesn't start in the morning.
A.put off B.pick up C.count on D.bear on
20、---What a bad day!
---Everyone has one of those days when ________goes right.
A. nothing B. anything
C. everything D. something
21、Negative thinking leads to negative consequences. So how do we deal with that negative junk in our head? The ways may be various, but the all have one idea in common: 【1】 External factor influence our lie to some degree, but it is mostly how we interpret external factors that has the greatest impact. Here is what we can do.
【2】 Do you want to catch a cold? Stay with people with a cold. I am not sure whether the advice stands, but it is partly true. People are likely to hang around with individuals who are similar to themselves. Poor people like to surround themselves with other poor people, and rich people with other rich people. Negative people are not optimistic. So make friends with positive people. 【3】
Accept and move on. Expecting everything to be perfect can be disturbing and it robs you of true happiness, so accept everything is not so perfect. Actually a meaningless thought is full of junk. 【4】 Then, go about your normal day and occupy your mind with an activity you love.
Mind your attitude. It starts the moment you wake up in the morning. Ask yourself: Do I want to be happy or miserable? 【5】 If you intend to hold on to a negative frame of mind, you are inevitably choosing to be unhappy. If you want to achieve your own inner happiness you are likely to cultivate it through good and uplifting thoughts.
A.We are our own masters.
B.The choice you make decides.
C.You should let go of it consciously.
D.Associate with like-minded people.
E.First, finish the assignment without any delay.
F.We probably release our stress by talking to others.
G.They often melt away all the negativity around them.
22、People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You’ve made friends since childhood,but you still don’t know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend.
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship alive. A true friend always tells you the truth. It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship. It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.
There are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties. A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give you advice. It may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend makes time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you. Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble. You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can’t always listen immediately to your problems.
Always respectful
A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not. Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.
Always understanding
It is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend. A true friend will always be forgiving and understanding,even if it isn’t his/her fault. We are all different people and we all make mistakes. A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn’t want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.
【1】What’s the best title for the third paragraph?
A. Keep your secrets B. Always there for you
C. Always happy for you D. Remember your important days
【2】According to the passage,a true friend will always ____________.
A. follow your advice
B. offer a solution to your problems
C. respect your opinion even if he/she disagrees with it
D. listen immediately to your problems
【3】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Never tell lies to friends.
B. Making time for friends.
C. Paying attention to a friend’s opinion.
D. Sharing fun with friends.
【4】What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?
A. To tell us how to find out if a friend is a true friend.
B. To find out how long a friendship can last.
C. To introduce his experience in making friends.
D. To teach us how to make true friends.
23、The most widespread fallacy (谬论)of all is that colds ire caused by cold. They are actually caused by viruses passing on from person to person. You catch a cold by coining into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one. If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever But they do not. And in the isolated Arctic Regions explorers have reported being free from colds until coming into contact again with infected people from the outside world by way of packages and mail dropped from airplanes.
During the First World War soldiers who spent long periods in the trenches(战壕), cold and wet, showed no increased tendency to catch colds.
In the Second World War prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp,naked and starving, were astonished to find that they seldom had colds. At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time. After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in drafty rooms. Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion. Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose.
If then, cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent in the winter. Despite the most pains-taking research, no one has yet found the answer. One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on.
【1】The writer offered examples to support his argument
A. 4 B. 5
C. 6 D. 7
【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Eskimos suffer from colds from time to time.
B. Colds are not always caused by cold.
C. People suffer from colds just because they like to stay indoors.
D. A person may catch a cold by touching someone who already has one.
【3】Arctic explorers may catch colds when they are .
A. working in the isolated arctic regions
B. writing reports in terribly cold weather
C. free from work in the isolated arctic regions
D. coming into touch again with the outside world
【4】Volunteers taking part in the experiments in the Common Cold Research Unit .
A. suffered a lot B. never caught colds
C. often caught colds D. became very strong
【5】The passage mainly discusses .
A. the experiments on the common cold
B. the fallacy about the common cold
C. the reason and the way people catch colds
D. the continued spread of common colds
24、 The cost of living in countries like the United States, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years, But, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. So, if you have the flexibility of living wherever you please, and want to live in a country the cost of living is the cheapest in the world, check out these 3 countries when planning your next move.
1. Cambodia
Cambodia may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise, but it’s pretty close. The added bonus is that living here is insanely cheap, unlike some other tropical getaways. A luxury home with four bedrooms and a pool would only cost about $600 a month. A decent three bedroom vacation home can be purchased here for just $20,000. And, for only about $2,000 a year, you can also hire a gardener and housekeeper to take care of your property.
2. Ecuador
Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result, it has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out everyday than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around 50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you’re away.
3. Mexico
Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every amenity (便利设施) you might need. You can live off a mere $700 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, amenities, food, and any sightseeing.
【1】How much money do you need to pay to look after your property for a year in Cambodia?
A. $600. B. $2,000.
C. $20,000. D. $7,00.
【2】In which country you can enjoy a life like in America?
A. Cambodia. B. Mexico.
C. Ecuador. D. China.
【3】What things will you be unable to enjoy in Mexico?
A. Any scenery. B. Amenities.
C. A nice place. D. Tropical climate.
25、 A lady was waiting at an airport one night before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, ______ a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was absorbed in her book but happened to ______ that a man sitting beside her grabbed a cookie or two from the bag ______. She tried to ______ the annoying scene. So she munched(用力嚼) the cookies and watched the clock, as the ______ ate her cookies.
She was getting more ______ as the minutes ticked by, thinking, “If I weren’t so nice, I would blacken his eyes.” With each cookie she took, he took one too. When only one was ______, she wondered what he would do. With a ______ on his face, he took the ______ cookie and broke it in half. He offered her half, as he ate the other.
She snatched(猛抓) it from him and thought this guy was too ______. Why he didn’t even show any ______! She had never been so angry and sighed with ______ when her flight was called. She gathered her ______ and headed for the gate, refusing to ____ back at the ingrate(忘恩负义的) thief.
She boarded the plane, and ______ in her seat. Then she sought her book, which was almost complete. As she ______ inside her baggage, ______, there was her bag of cookies, right in front of her eyes! “If mine are here,” she thought, “the others were his, and he tried to share. Too late to ______.” She realized with grief(难过) that she was the rude one, the thief.
How many times in our lives have we absolutely known that something was a certain way, only to discover ______ what we believed to be true … was not?
It is only when we ______ our life silently and quietly that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life shows to us.
【1】A.took B.brought C.stole D.bought
【2】A.know B.learn C.understand D.notice
【3】A.on time B.at all C.in between D.for sure
【4】A.ignore B.escape C.keep D.leave
【5】A.friend B.thief C.colleague D.staff
【6】A.comfortable B.friendly C.angry D.cheerful
【7】A.left B.eaten C.picked D.completed
【8】A.fear B.cry C.smile D.desire
【9】A.worst B.first C.best D.last
【10】A.polite B.rude C.mild D.mad
【11】A.attraction B.suggestion C.appreciation D.satisfaction
【12】A.concern B.relief C.burden D.care
【13】A.belongings B.materials C.cookies D.treasures
【14】A.put B.look C.go D.walk
【15】A.sank B.struggled C.jumped D.climbed
【16】A.reached B.arrived C.researched D.touched
【17】A.fortunately B.unexpectedly C.excitedly D.worriedly
【18】A.communicate B.complain C.congratulate D.apologize
【19】A.still B.later C.now D.recently
【20】A.care about B.worry about C.argue about D.think about
26、假设你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前产生了误会。Peter的生日即将来临,Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系,修复友情;特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件:
1. 礼物选择;
2. 你的理由;
3. 其他建议。
注意:1. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2. 词数70左右(信的开头和结尾已为你写好,但不计入总词数)。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter.
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Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua