1、______ he said at the meeting astonished everybody present.
A.What
B.That
C.The fact is
D.The matter what
2、He paid the boy $10 for washing ten windows; most of ________ hadn’t been cleaned for ten years.
A.these
B.those
C.that
D.which
3、_____ surprised me most was that she had become a famous singer.
A.That
B.It
C.What
D.Which
4、Little ________ what you said. I wish you had repeated it.
A. have I understood B. I have understood
C. did I understand D. I did understand
5、He was surprised to find a lot of people________ at the back of the room ________ masks.
A.seating; wearing
B.sat; wore
C.sitting; worn
D.seated; wearing
6、_____ food and drinks, its stores offer paper and cleaning products and pre-care supplies.
A.Far from
B.Instead of
C.Regardless of
D.Apart from
7、Although old, my car is kept _______ good condition and runs well.
A. of B. in C. out D. on
8、In the afternoon, ______, I found the trees and the houses were all covered with snow and the whole world became a white one.
A.while walked along the road
B.while walking along the road
C.while I walking along the road
D.while was walking along the road
9、She mentally ________ herself top marks for staying cool under pressure.
A.appreciated
B.awarded
C.advocated
D.admired
10、Tom rode his motorbike to work yesterday and had a crash with a car. His motorbike was ________ and he was seriously ________.
A. injured; hurt
B. hurt; destroyed
C. wounded; hurt
D. destroyed; injured
11、If the original price is $6, how much should I pay for the snack?
A.$6
B.$1.2
C.$4.8
12、________ he goes, he brings happiness and laughter to people.
A.Wherever
B.Whichever
C.However
D.Whatever
13、There has been a reduction in crime in our city this year; ________ last year, far fewer crimes were committed.
A. in return for B. in terms of
C. in addition to D. in comparison with
14、The news came, as expected, ________ my cousin was chosen to be the manager of the company.
A.it
B.that
C.what
D.which
15、Usually, a forest fire and the damage ________ causes can be very severe, especially when we consider the long time it takes to grow trees.
A.this B.what C.which D.it
16、We all can feel something unusual about Kate, but she just _________ let us know what it is.
A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t
C. needn’t D. won’t
17、With the old man ________ us, we had no difficulty ________ the village hidden in the woods.
A.leading; finding B.to lead, to find
C.leading; to find D.to lead; finding
18、The way ________ you used to make fire ________ right.
A./, proved
B.that, was proved
C.in which, proved
D.what, has been proved
19、He is a strict and kind teacher, ______ my son loves and respects.
A. one B. the one who
C. which D. he who
20、We can’t do it, please ask somebody________us.
A.help
B.helping
C.to help
D.helped
21、A little boy invited his mother to attend his school’s first parent meeting. To the little boy’s disappointment, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he felt embarrassed because of her face. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a serious scar (疤) that covered nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to talk about why or how she got the scar.
At the meeting, the people were impressed by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother although she had the scar, but the little boy still hid himself from everyone. However, he changed his mind when hearing of a conversation between his mother and his teacher.
The teacher asked carefully, “How did you get the scar on your face?”
The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of control, so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I put myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked down, but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She touched the burned side of her face. “It will be lasting, but to this day, I have never regretted what I did.”
At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt great love from his mother. He held her hand tightly for the rest of the day.
【1】How did the boy feel when hearing his mother agreed to go to his parent meeting?
A. Disappointed. B. Moved.
C. Embarrassed. D. Proud.
【2】Why did the boy hide himself from everyone at the meeting?
A. Others laughed at his mother.
B. His mother was the ugliest one.
C. His mother made something wrong.
D. He felt embarrassed about his mother’s scar.
【3】What does the underlined word ‘‘It” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. The face. B. The scar.
C. The fire. D. The long piece of wood.
【4】What could be the best title for the text?
A. An Important Meeting B. A Fire Changed Everything
C. Great Love of Mother D. An Honest Mother
22、Reading is a great way to improve your English. You'll learn new words, revise previously-taught structures and absorb thousands of useful expressions and phrases... without any effort. By reading, you are receiving valuable language input. And this is how you learn! Remember, language learning is a combination of input + practice. As you're reading, you're taking in language naturally, and you're seeing how it all fits together. This iscrucialto your learning.
The great thing about reading is that learning takes place subconsciously. There are no exercises to do, no grammar rules to learn, no tasks to complete... it's all natural. The language flows in through your eyes, and gets recorded in your brain. What could be easier?
The key to effective reading is to read things that you want to read. There are millions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldn't possibly read them all. So, the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, you'll be motivated to read. And then the reading won't be difficult. It'll be easy! And then you'll learn. It's simple.
Remember: read what you want to read. What you like reading. What motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that you've already read in your own language. Simply find a translated version of a book that you have read and enjoyed. This will make processing the content in the target language much easier as you’ll already know what the book is about! You could also read the news. This is great as you can read the news in your own language first, then in English. You'll see that it won't be too difficult as you'll be familiar with the topics and stories. Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic you're interested in: business, clothing, guns, horses, houses, housekeeping, stocks and shares, sports, computers, electronics, designing, cooking... you name it, they'll have it. If not, look for information on the internet. There are also websites for every topic under the sun! Why not join a forum? They're a great source of English input as the language is often written in a simple, spoken style. Go to Google Groups, which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.
Finally, how you read is also important. The best thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you don't understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, it'll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try not to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if you're reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, you'll have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! You'll learn so much!
【1】The underlined word “crucial” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. easy B. important C. difficult D. suitable
【2】The key to effective reading is_______.
A. to read millions of books B. not to learn grammar rules
C. to be motivated to read D. to read easy things
【3】You can start to read by____.
A. reading a book that you've already read in English
B. reading the news in English first
C. going to Google Groups to practice spoken English
D. reading magazines containing topics you are interested in
【4】From the passage we can learn that______.
A. when you read you needn’t look up every new word in the dictionary
B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effort
C. to read is as much fun as to work
D. you should make notes of every new word and phrase while reading
23、This is Voice of America. It is February 13, 2016, and our traditional Valentine's Day will fall tomorrow. Some famous movies about love stories will be on show at Emperor Theater on February 14. Book online (www.emperortheater.com) now for the following movies you can watch them at half prices.
Movies | Contents |
Ghost | Before Sam (Patrick Swayze) is murdered in a robbery, he tells his fiancée Molly (Demi Moore) he'll love and protect her forever. His love enables him to remain on earth as a ghost and communicate with Molly through a spiritualist(巫师). This movie will make you and your partner get close and embrace each other as you realize how precious life is. |
Love Story | The film lets you know exactly what you're in for. Oliver (Ryan O'Neal) and Jennifer (Ali MacGraw) are students in famous universities. They're an unlikely couple who can't stop arguing. Oliver is a wealthy athlete and Jennifer a free-spirited music student. Despite everything, love makes them stay together. If your own relationship is rocky, the movie's famous line will strike a chord(引起共鸣). Love means never having to say you're sorry. |
When Harry Met Sally | Does sex make it impossible for men and women to be true friends? This comedy features this dilemma(两难选择). Having just graduated from university, Sally (Meg Ryan) catches a ride with Harry (Billy Crystal) to New York City where they both are moving. Over 13 years, they keep running into each other, but the two stubbornly resist dating. Eventually they realize that they were just meant for each other. Platonic (柏拉图式的) friendships are hard to manage, and this movie hits the problem on the head. |
Say Anything ... | Average high school senior Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) has a good heart but limited ambition. He has a secret crush(迷恋) on beautiful genius Daine Court (Ione Skye), who is closely protected by her father. Daine gradually falls for the charms of Lloyd's nervous chatter(闲聊) and kind heart. But when she gets a scholarship to study in England, she has a weighty decision to make. |
【1】The above films are especially suitable for watching ________.
A. on Thanksgiving Day
B. on Independent Day
C. at Christmas
D. on Valentine's Day
【2】The following movies are of the realistic theme EXCEPT ________.
A. Ghost
B. Love Story
C. When Harry Met Sally
D. Say Anything...
【3】Which film is suitable for couples who are having constant fights or facing troubles?
A. Ghost.
B. Love Story.
C. When Harry Met Sally.
D. Say Anything...
24、Exhibition of the week
Charles II : Art & Power
Queen’s Gallery, London SW1 (0303-123 7300, www.royalcollection.org.uk), Until 13 May.
Charles II had the misfortune to be in a time “loaded with a rare tonnage of national botheration”, said Waldemar Januszczak in The Sunday Times. His father Charles, of course, “paid the price for his royalty” when he died in 1649. Arguably Charles II, who regained the throne (王位) in 1660, occupied “an even hotter seat”. He was well aware that he might suffer the same fate as his father. Yet, as this “uplifting” new exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery reveals, Charles was a “brilliant operator who played his moves like a chess grand-master”—and who used art to glorify the monarchy (君主制) and to justify his rule. The exhibition bring together a wealth of paintings, drawings and furniture he inherited or collected over the course of his “remarkably successful reign (统治)”. The result is a “grand” celebration of “a king who brought gaiety back to his nation”.
Art certainly played a “vital” role in establishing the Restoration, said Laura Cumming in the Observer. Prints in the exhibition show Charles “effortlessly” calming a horse or offering his “healing touch to the sick”. The Shropshire oak in which he famously hid from the Round-heads after the Battle of Worcester can be seen again and again. Most “striking” of all is John Michael Wright’s painting, which is so big that the viewer is “just about on kissing level with the royal feet”. But the show has an inherent flaw, said Nancy Durrant in the Times. On climbing up to the throne, Charles found that most of his father’s vast art collection had been sold off by Oliver Cromwell, and he set about securing its return. While this ambitious initiative was “effective” in England, it worked less well in recovering the masterpieces that were sold overseas—and their absence is disappointing once you learn what was lost.
Nevertheless Charles added some marvelous art to the Royal collection, said Jonathan Jones in the Guardian. There are many fine British works in this show—notably Peter Lely’s painting of a royal mistress, Louise de Kerouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth. However, the “drop-dead highlights” of Charles’s collection come from abroad: they include Lorenzo Lotto’s “intensely atmospheric” 1527 portrait of Andrea Odoni, and the hundreds of “amazing” drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, four of which are on show here. What an “absorbing” exhibition this is.
【1】According to the passage, Charles II ________.
A.suffered the same fate as his father, Charles I
B.ruled the nation in an incomparably fierce way
C.was one of the greatest chess players in history
D.started his reign while the nation was in trouble
【2】According paragraph 3, the “inherent flaw” refers to the fact that ________.
A.Charles II brought most of his father’s vast art collections abroad
B.visitors will feel disappointed to see what is on show in the exhibition
C.Oliver Cromwell wasn’t able to recover the masterpieces he once sold
D.the exhibition fails to include some masterpieces sold overseas in history
【3】Which of the following statements is true of the exhibition?
A.It is most famous for its local collections.
B.It shows how art was used to restore the nation.
C.It excludes what Charles II collected in his reign.
D.It includes hundreds of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci.
25、The clock had just struck eleven when I first heard a noise coming from the lift. I opened the door of our room and listened: someone was _________ against the door of the lift and calling out at the same time.
“What’s wrong?” I shouted. “The door has been stuck (受阻) and I can’t _________.” The _________ came back. The voice came from several flights below.
My wife had now _________ me and she went off directly in search of the night porter (守门人). After calling to the girl that help was on its _________, I went back into our room to get some _________ to rescue her. Then I hurried _________ the stairs until I reached _________ the lift was stuck.
I tried my hand at forcing to _________ the lift door, talking all the while to the girl trapped inside, __________ my tools were of no use for this purpose. Very __________, however, my wife returned. __________ to find the porter, she had called the police, who agreed to send an engineer. __________, she had got in touch with the fire service.
In a short time, the engineer appeared. Almost immediately the fireman arrived too. With his __________ equipment it took the engineer only a short while to get the door open. In spite of her horrible experience, the girl was in good spirits. “I’m hungry.” was her only __________ as she stepped out of the lift.
【1】
A.standing
B.beating
C.sitting
D.shouting
【2】
A.get out
B.pay off
C.put up
D.keep up
【3】
A.answer
B.noise
C.question
D.call
【4】
A.amazed
B.stopped
C.hugged
D.helped
【5】
A.sight
B.arrival
C.way
D.occasion
【6】
A.materials
B.images
C.sailors
D.tools
【7】
A.on
B.down
C.up
D.off
【8】
A.which
B.where
C.why
D.that
【9】
A.knock
B.shut
C.open
D.break
【10】
A.and
B.or
C.so
D.but
【11】
A.soon
B.quickly
C.briefly
D.likely
【12】
A.Eager
B.Frightened
C.Shocked
D.Unable
【13】
A.Also
B.Instead
C.Indeed
D.Yet
【14】
A.various
B.professional
C.optional
D.imaginary
【15】
A.replacement
B.impact
C.comment
D.fantasy
26、假定你是李华,你校英语报于电影周期间征文,主题为“Movie Review”。请你用英语为你喜欢的电影作品写一篇影评并投稿,内容包括:
1.简要介绍;2.做出评价;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。
参考词汇:引人深思的thought-provoking