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1、Just think! This time next week we ________in the sun in the south of France.
A. are going to sit B. will have sat
C. are sitting D. will be sitting
2、I am looking forward to the time ______ I can work as a volunteer for the Youth Olympics .
A. what B. when C. which D. that
3、Looking at the tent that could hardly ______ shelter from rain and wind and the sewage spilling onto the toilet floor, I was ______ my life in the camp.
A．provide； concerned about
B．provide； aware of
C．take ； concerned about
D．take；aware of
4、Tom in the library every night over the last three months.
A. works B. worked
C. has been working D. had been working
5、The little girl is walking along the beach, _________, occasionally bending down to pick up a beautiful seashell.
A.happily and joyfully B.happily and joyful
C.happy and joyful D.happy and joyfully
6、Giorgio, now fifteen, and Lucia, also in her teens, were reaching the ______ of their adolescence.
A．crisis
B．criterion
C．causality
D．credibility
7、The delay in diagnosis often leads to worse health issues that _______ potentially preventable if they had been given the access in the country where they were working.
A. could have been B. should have been C. must have been D. need have been
8、He began to receive urgent requests from poor countries ________ population growth was more than the food supply could feed.
A．which
B．that
C．those
D．where
9、The majority of scientists are ________ about their achievements no matter how great they are, not liking showing off on public occasions.
A.curious B.particular C.modest D.anxious
10、When I got New York, I had to attend a school for students________ first language was not English.
A．who
B．which
C．whose
D．where
11、The team didn’t deserve________the game but Lady Luck was on their side.
A.winning B.won C.to win D.having won
12、Some aspects of a pilot’s job ___ be boring and pilots often ___ work at inconvenient times．
A．can，have to B．may，can
C．have to，may D．ought to，must
13、Each time she is in despair, she often receives a note from her parents, ________ reads “Don’t lose heart and we love you so much”.
A．who
B．that
C．where
D．which
14、---Will you be_____________ this evening，Mary？
---That depends. I am afraid I will be with my manager，discussing a plan.
A.convenient B.suitable
C.available D.efficient
15、Your pronunciation should .
A. pay more attention to B. pay more attention
C. be paid more attention D. be paid more attention to
16、Between 1940 and 1959, overfishing in Alaska led to crashes in salmon populations so ________ that in 1953 the state was declared a disaster area.
A．appealing
B．severe
C．slight
D．vital
17、I approve ___ your trying to make some money, but please don’t neglect your studies.
A. on B. in
C. for D. of
18、she is able to speak, read or write easily and well in speaking English.
A.fluent B.frequent C.gradual D.native
19、 Snakes come near the house now and then. We have to ______ finding a solution to driving them away.
A. set about B. set down C. set out D. set up
20、She remembered everything in childhood _______ they had just happened.
A.as if B.so long as C.even if D.now that
21、 Researchers continue to show the power behind our sense of smell. Recent studies have found, among other things, that the smell of foods like pizza can cause uncontrollable anger in drivers on roads.
The review explains that smell is unique in its effects on the brain. According to Conrad King, the researcher who carried out the review, “more than any other senses, the sense of smell goes through the logical part of the brain and acts on the systems concerned with feelings. This is why the smell of baking bread can destroy the best intentions of a dieter.”
Smell, which dictates(决定) the unbelievable complexity of food tastes, has always been the least understood of our senses. Our noses are able to detect up to 10,000 distinct smells. Our ability to smell and taste this extremely large range of smells is controlled by something like 1,000 genes (基因), which make up an amazing 3% of the human genome. Researchers Richard Axel and Linda Buck were together awarded a Nobel Prize in 2004 for their ground-breaking research on the nature of this extraordinary sense. These two scientists were the first to describe the family of 1,000 olfactory (嗅觉) genes and to explain how our olfactory system works.
According to one study in the research review, smelling fresh pizza or even the packaging of fast foods can be enough to make drivers feel impatient with other road users. They are then more likely to speed and experience uncontrollable anger on roads. The most reasonable explanation is that these can all make drivers feel hungry, and therefore desperate to satisfy their appetites.
In contrast, the smells of peppermint and cinnamon were shown to improve concentration levels as well as reduce drivers’ impatience. Similarly, the smells of lemon and coffee appeared to promote clear thinking and mental focus.
However, the way genes regulate smell differs from person to person. A study by researchers in Israel has identified at least 50 olfactory genes which are switched on in some people and not in others. They believe this may explain why some of us love some smells and tastes while others hate them. The Israel researchers say their study shows that nearly every human being shows a different pattern of active and inactive smell-detecting receptors.
【1】What did Richard Axel and Linda Buck find out?
A. The type of food smells.
B. The logical part of human brain.
C. The nature of human olfactory system.
D. The relationship between food and feelings.
【2】Which of the following can help people concentrate?
A. Bread. B. Fast food.
C. Pizza. D. Coffee.
【3】What do we know from the last paragraph?
A. Different people are sensitive to different smells.
B. Every person has a different pattern of genes.
C. Some people can recognize up to 50 smells.
D. There are still some olfactory genes to be found out.
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A. Logic and behavior. B. Smell and its influence.
C. Sense ability and food tastes. D. Olfactory genes and its system.
22、Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.
There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.
Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren't enough organic ingredients, such as grain and cattle. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.
Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria, such as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non- organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.
Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.
【1】What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?
A．Price.
B．Safety.
C．Freshness.
D．Variety.
【2】What is the doctors’ suggestion?
A．Grow your own food.
B．Reduce the use of pesticides.
C．Make sure the food is clean.
D．Buy large companies’ products.
【3】Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?
A．It tastes better.
B．It is easier to grow.
C．It contains more fat.
D．It is more nutritious.
【4】Where does this text probably come from?
A．A recipe book.
B．A chemistry paper.
C．A medical report.
D．A health magazine.
23、Research is done all the time and most of it goes straight by us, but sometimes we come across some results that are too interesting not to share. It can be fun to find out about new facts, but sometimes you come across things you’d rather not have known. Luckily, we’ve got some fun facts for you today! It turns out that your hand can tell you a lot about your personality. It’s really quite strange. This research mostly focuses on your fingers.
The secret lies in your ring finger and index finger（食指）. It can say a lot about what kind of man you are. Yes, this test only applies to men because the length of these fingers indicates the level of testosterone（睾酮）in men. There are three types: A, B and C.
A. The ring finger is longer than the index finger
We’re talking about handsome men here. They’re charming and can get along with everyone. Yet they are a little more aggressive and are quick to take risks. This also means that these people often make more money than their colleagues with a shorter ring finger.
B. The ring finger is shorter than the index finger
Men with these hands are very confident and can even be a little self-loving. These people have no trouble being alone often and don’t like being disturbed. When it comes to love, they do not take a risk out there a lot. They’re not the ones to make the first move.
C. The ring finger and index finger are the same lengths
Maybe this says enough already. Men with these hands are good mediators（调停者）, devoted and loving. Everything is balanced with these people. They’re calm and everything seems to run smoothly, as if it’s all organised.
【1】Why does the author think the hands are strange?
A．We know nothing about them.
B．Both the hands are different.
C．They can let out the personality.
D．Some facts about them are fun.
【2】What makes the research just apply to men?
A．The length of the fingers.
B．The existence of testosterone.
C．The ability to handle things.
D．The requirement of patience.
【3】What is special about the men belonging to Type B?
A．They are attractive.
B．They are confident.
C．They are devoted.
D．They are aggressive.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．The new use of the fingers
B．The latest research into the hands
C．The three categories of the fingers
D．The secret of ring and index fingers
24、When Kevin Durant gave his tearful MVP speech in 2014, the NBA star made sure to thank one person who had been there with him from the very beginning: his mother. His heartfelt words about the sacrifices she made for Durant and his brother led to a lifetime movie about her journey as a single parent, The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story.
Today, the NBA superstar’s mom travels the country as a motivational speaker and philanthropist (慈善家). On Monday, she spoke at Thomson Reuters’ in New York about her personal struggles to achieve financial stability and shared the financial advice she gave her son when he entered the league with CNBC.
“I wanted him to realize he has worked hard,” she says, “And it is OK for him to enjoy himself because of his hard work. But it is also imperative that he prepares for his future.” While she advised him to enjoy the rewards of his labor, she also wanted to make sure that her son knew the importance of financial planning.
She told the audience that when she found herself a single parent to two children at 21, she couldn’t follow the financial principles. Rather than planning for the future, she focused only on how her money could make ends meet for that moment.
Recently, Durant has teamed up with Laurene Powell Jobs for a new philanthropic program called College Track which is aimed at helping disadvantaged kids attend college. As part of the program, Durant has committed to donating $10 million to his hometown’s public school system.
Durant’s mom says that in addition to his financial decisions, she is proud of his philanthropic work and his desire to help the community. “I thought giving back was always very important, and so we talked about that and he had seen that from us as a family and it’s one of the things that I taught him,” she says.
【1】What is The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story mainly about?
A．Durant’s career path.
B．Durant’s hard childhood.
C．Durant’s mother’s devotion to the family.
D．Durant’s mother’s struggling to be independent.
【2】What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Enjoyable.
B．Important.
C．Unusual.
D．Hopeful.
【3】What are the financial principles of Durant’s mom?
A．Enjoying now and planning for the future.
B．Sharing rewards and creating a charity program.
C．Spending less money and saving for the emergencies.
D．Donating money to the charity and helping more schools.
【4】What made Durant pay attention to the charity program?
A．His kind heart.
B．His poor hometown.
C．His mother’s teaching.
D．His difficult life experiences.
25、My son, Nathan, had a bike ride with his dad on Saturday. They came home with _______news. “A neighbor is going to _______a parade for my birthday! People are going to make signs for me!” Nathan told me. He, with some _______from his dad, explained that some neighbors were planning to celebrate kids in the neighborhood who were _______their birthday celebrations due to the lockdown .
The news erased the _______Nathan felt at canceling his plans for his seventh birthday. My husband said this act of_______was launched by a neighbor called Barb. But we have never _______her until recently. (We moved here the year before last.)
In our wildest _______, we couldn’t have believed what we _______during our bike ride today: Neighbor after neighbor, most of whom we were not________with, set up creatively decorated signs in their windows or on their lawn (草坪) or wrapped around their parked cars, wishing Nathan a happy birthday.
To our ________neighbors, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You came together to help a boy you don’t know have the most ________birthday. We will be ________the story of Nathan’s seventh birthday for weeks, months and years to come.
We are so touched by your generosity and ________ . You are an embodiment (体现)of the power of________ . We will never forget your kindness.
【1】
A．exciting
B．recent
C．different
D．local
【2】
A．check
B．attend
C．organize
D．watch
【3】
A．trust
B．praise
C．comfort
D．help
【4】
A．missing
B．forgetting
C．videoing
D．joining
【5】
A．fear
B．sadness
C．loneliness
D．surprise
【6】
A．politeness
B．freedom
C．kindness
D．courage
【7】
A．served
B．met
C．chosen
D．promised
【8】
A．suggestions
B．decisions
C．expectations
D．imaginations
【9】
A．found
B．protected
C．collected
D．thought
【10】
A．bored
B．popular
C．familiar
D．patient
【11】
A．confident
B．famous
C．curious
D．wonderful
【12】
A．suitable
B．memorable
C．acceptable
D．expensive
【13】
A．retelling
B．develop
C．discussing
D．reporting
【14】
A．humor
B．will
C．creativity
D．honesty
【15】
A．team
B．school
C．family
D．community
26、假设你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华。你将在校体育节的开幕式上发言，倡议大家积极参加体育活动。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 你的倡议：
2. 活动的重要性。
注意：1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）：
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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