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1、The new shopping mall will be located in used to be a wasteland and a huge garden will be constructed there were numbers of tombs.
A. where; where B. which; in which
C. what; where D. which; where
2、It is widely acknowledged that China has been __________ into a more prosperous and advanced country in the last 30 years．
A. transformed B. transferred
C. transported D. transmitted
3、-That can't be! They______for forty minutes but no one has scored a goal yet．
-Too bad! It's almost half-time．
A. had played B. played
C. have been playing D. were playing
4、 Children who are not active or_____ diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.
A．what
B．whose
C．which
D．that
5、In many cities of China, if an ambulance is_______ in a traffic jam, police will respond to the emergency．
A．held up B．held back
C．held down D．held out
6、The old lady from New York felt very happy when she was able to make herself ________ in her broken Chinese.
A．understand
B．to understand
C．understanding
D．understood
7、I’m really tired _______ Tom. He had me _________ for two hours in the rain.
A. of, waiting B. with; wait C. of; waited D. with; waited
8、—What was the party like?
—Wonderful. It' s years _____ I enjoyed myself so much.
A．after
B．when
C．before
D．since
9、At that time, people ______that all species had appeared on Earth at the same time, and ______since.
A．was believing; didn’t change
B．believed; hadn’t changed
C．had believed; hadn’t changed
D．believed; haven’t changed
10、If it ________ for his invitation the other day, I should not be here now.
A．had not been
B．should not be
C．were not
D．should not have been
11、He led us to the farm ________ he spent his childhood.
A．which
B．where
C．when
D．how
12、 Luo Jiahui, ____ typical Asian American, was elected governor of the State of Washington in 1996, the first to win ____ honor.
A. a ; an B. the ; an C. the ; the D. a ; the
13、A recent study shows that being pulled into the world of a fascinating novel ______ make some actual, measurable changes in the brain.
A. can B. need C. shall D. should
14、The girl was lucky enough to the bad men and ran away.
A．break away
B．break away from
C．break out
D．break into from
15、To be honest, the world owes a lot to Nelson Mandela for his _______ support of racial equality and human rights.
A. consistent B. contemporary
C. particular D. potential
16、—I’d like to join your club.
—That’s great. We _______ new members who share our interest and hobbies.
A．take in
B．set in
C．turn in
D．drop in
17、My first ________of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
A．expression
B．attention
C．impression
D．position
18、We don’t know the reason ________ he didn’t show up.
A．why
B．that
C．which
D．who
19、At the good news, she felt________.
A．relax
B．relaxing
C．relaxed
D．to relax
20、The only problem was ______ we kept getting lost! But people in Tianjin are very friendly and helpful.
A. why B. whether
C. that D. how
21、Do you want to travel to the New England Aquarium and experience it? If you are an Aquarium super fan, I believe you must be interested in some information below.
Animal encounter Programs
Dive into the water with a seal. Stand on top of the four storey Giant Ocean Tank to feed the animals. Go behind the scenes of your favorite exhibits. Whether you have an unquenchable curiosity about oceanic animals or you want a brand-new observation on popular exhibits, fascinating Animal Encounter programs are designed for the Aquarium super fans. Call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206 to book your program.
Daily Performances
Don’t miss a day in the life of the New England Aquarium. Be sure to catch our daily events, which include penguin feedings, seal training sessions, dives in the Giant Ocean Tank and live animal performances. Our daily schedule will tell you when and where to watch your favorite program. All programs are included with admission.
Special Programs
Join us for family activities at the Aquarium, where we explore the blue planet most days through art, animals and other activities. We focus on one animal every month with Blue Discoveries Family Day, from octopuses to whales. These activities are included with admission. For a fee, schools and other qualifying groups can also choose Explorer Classes for kids and special 3-D showings.
Virtual Tours and Videos
Before stepping foot in the Aquarium, explore some of our special exhibits and learn what to expect. Check out the Field Trip Orientation video before arriving with your group. The How to Be a Shark and Ray Whisperer video gives special instructions on how to best experience our shark and ray touch tank. The Blue Impact virtual tour highlights some of our exhibits as it explains the impact of climate change on oceans around the world.
【1】What does the passage tell us?
A．Visitors can’t see whales in the aquarium
B．The New England Aquarium has four storeys
C．Visitors can dive in the Giant Ocean Tank in the aquarium
D．Qualifying groups can choose Explorer Classes for adults in the aquarium
【2】What do visitors have to pay extra money for?
A．Penguin feedings
B．Seal training sessions
C．Special 3-D showings
D．The Blue Impact virtual tour
【3】Why does the Aquarium set up Virtual Tours and Videos?
A．To help visitors best experience the Aquarium
B．To draw attention to climate change on oceans
C．To sell video disks of the Aquarium to the visitors
D．To give instructions on how to protect oceanic animals
22、One size doesn’t fit all when choosing a school. But parents can be affected by league tables. There are some 2,500 independent schools in the UK and they vary wildly in fees, facilities, performances and purposes. So parents should park their enthusiasm for brand-name schools when fit is far more important.
“Too many parents are crazy about a school’s reputation and place in the league tables without bothering to see if it’s right for their child.” says Gavin Horgan, head of Millfield School in Somerset. “There are some brilliant schools which aren’t in the tables.” There’s a lot of nonsense spoken about rankings, agrees Jimmy Beale, a former head and founder of the consultancy The English Education. “Good schools perform brilliantly because they select brilliant pupils. Parents who go only on brand are doing their child harm.”
Whatever they say, it’s the academic success that parents invariably want. There’s nothing wrong with seeking out high achievers. But a sensitive mid-level student might feel a failure in a school with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. “Some children are inspired by a bright peer group,” says Horgan, “but others will feel anguished if they are bouncing around the bottom, especially if the bar is set high.”
So, what should parents look for? Look for the “value added”, says Beale—how schools raise the relative academic performance of pupils over the years. Shortlist half a dozen schools—visit at least four, he advises. Open days are useful, but you can also request an individual tour—seeing a school in its everyday mode is more revealing. And the best schools communicate well with parents. “There will be rocky moments, but if you get on with the staff, minor problems can be resolved,” says Beale. “If you don’t feel you could have a good relationship with the school, then walk away.” And then there’s the question of culture fit. “Speak to current students and ask, 'Do I want my son or daughter to be like these children?’” says Beale.
【1】What does the author stress about choosing a school in paragraph 1?
A．Reputation tells a lot
B．Think twice before you act.
C．Experience is the best teacher.
D．The right one is the best one.
【2】What is Beale’s attitude to picking schools based on league tables?
A．Uncertain.
B．Disapproving.
C．Objective.
D．Favorable
【3】What does the underlined word “anguished” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Unfair.
B．Confused.
C．Painful.
D．Lonely.
【4】What does Beale suggest parents do while picking schools?
A．Look at a school’s daily routine.
B．Talk to current students’ parents.
C．Visit each school at least four times.
D．Consult the school staff on open days.
23、Scientists have implanted memories into the brins of birds, helping young zebra finches to learn a song normally taught to them by their fathers. 【1】
Like humans, zebra finches learn how to vocalize by imitating their parents. By listening to them sing, young birds memorize the notes.
“【2】.” Todd Roberts, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, told Newsweek. “In fact, there are amazing similarities between songbirds learning their song and the early stages of speech learning."
Roberts, together with colleagues, used “optogenetic manipulation"— where light is used to monitor and control brain activity—to guide the learning of songs. 【3】 In this way, memories of syllables of a song were created—the length of a note agrees with the length of light exposure.
As a result, they guided the learning of the zebra finch with these implanted memories. Their findings are published in the journal Science.
“We learn many behaviors during development by copying the behavior of our parents, older siblings or teachers. 【4】 But our research in young songbirds shows that select synapses connecting sensory and motor circuits play a powerful role in laying down these types of memories and that activation of these connections in the brain can help form memories that can guide learning. We were very surprised by the outcome of our experiments," Roberts said.
Roberts said it is unlikely that a similar approach could be used in humans to implant memories.
【5】 However, he did say that understanding these pathways could help us understand conditions where developmental disorders cause speech problems.
A．They are active throughout the day.
B．Songbirds provide an excellent model.
C．Such experiments would give rise to debate.
D．The brain activities involved in this are still poorly understood.
E．They controlled the interactions between two regions of the brain
F．It may not be too many years before the measurements of brain activity.
G．The breakthrough has given an insight into the development of vocal learning.
24、Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!
Towner Writer Squad (班组) for kids aged 13-17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
Application & Selection
If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title ‘LUNCH,’ with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth. com.
Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.
You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.
Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
For further information go to: facebook. com/towner or towner. org. uk or newwritingsouth. com
Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner. gov. uk
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Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13
Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.
Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday, 2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?
Fee: £179
For more information go to: newtowner. org. uk or generate. org. uk
【1】Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.
A．to train comedy and TV writers
B．to explore the fantastic gallery space
C．to introduce a contemporary art museum
D．to promote the development of young writers
【2】To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _______.
A．provide a piece of their writing
B．meet the Writer Squad Leader
C．offer their family information
D．complete an application form
【3】Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.
A．6 September, 2014
B．8 September, 2014
C．17 September, 2014
D．12 October, 2014
【4】What is most important for the beginners?
A．Practising as much as possible.
B．Gaining confidence and having fun.
C．Studying and writing at their own pace.
D．Learning skills from writers and teachers.
【5】More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.
A．facebook.com/towner
B．newwritingsouth.com
C．newtowner.org.uk
D．towner.org.uk
25、A year after he died. Benjamin Canlas' love of helping others lives on.
The Canlas couple created a foundation to honor their son and his _________.Benjamin once saw a food seller riding a _________ bicycle, To help, Benjamin used his own money that he had_________ to fix it. After their son's _________, his parents saw away to connect private donors with those in need to_________ their son.
In the Philippines, many jobs have been lost as a_________ of the coronavirus crisis.Many have had to take odd jobs in different people's homes, which_________ more traveling from one place to another. However, public transportation has been_________.So many people must walk for hours to get to these jobs. Benjamin's parents had the idea to_________ bikes to help.
When the contest was announced, they did not know how much__________ there would be. At first, their plan was to donate 7 bicycles. But then they__________ more than 55 requests. At last, 27 people were awarded bicycles, which helped make their lives__________.
Even if the contest ended, kindness__________ .The foundation said there were people still in need. It is planning more__________ to help more people while also__________ others to be kind and help others.
【1】
A．life
B．kindness
C．education
D．bravery
【2】
A．second-hand
B．traditional
C．broken
D．fashionable
【3】
A．saved
B．lost
C．stolen
D．borrowed
【4】
A．birthday
B．retirement
C．death
D．graduation
【5】
A．remember
B．touch
C．encourage
D．disappoint
【6】
A．history
B．cause
C．record
D．result
【7】
A．suggests
B．stops
C．means
D．agrees
【8】
A．limited
B．arranged
C．offered
D．ruined
【9】
A．look after
B．give away
C．fix up
D．search for
【10】
A．time
B．investment
C．value
D．interest
【11】
A．analyzed
B．offered
C．received
D．made
【12】
A．safer
B．easier
C．more colorful
D．more meaningful
【13】
A．continues
B．changes
C．finishes
D．appears
【14】
A．classes
B．projects
C．businesses
D．competitions
【15】
A．forcing
B．allowing
C．expecting
D．inspiring
26、你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Be great smartphone users”为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1.分析优势与不足;
2.提出使用建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.题目已为你写好。
Be great smartphone users
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