1、Great pity! His illness is ________ the treatment available so far.
A. within B. above
C. about D. beyond
2、Rather than ________ the plane all the way, they decided ________ to Vancouver.
A.taking, flying
B.take, to fly
C.take, to flying
D.to take, to fly
3、________ difficulties we may come across, we will help one another to overcome them.
A. However B. Whenever C. Whatever D. Wherever
4、The actor was waving his sword in the street and it ________ missed the crowds around him who were mostly his fans.
A. narrowly B. nearly
C. hardly D. closely
5、Hippomenes was deeply struck by the beauty of Atlanta ________ he met her.
A. at the first time B. the first time
C. for the first time D. at first
6、The green watch is $199 and the red one is $195. There is not much ________ in price.
A.opinion
B.change
C.decision
D.difference
7、On receiving a phone call from his wife ____she had a fall, Mr Gordon immediately rushed home from office.
A. says B. said
C. saying D. to say
8、Three young men have been arrested because they were caught ___ an old lady last night.
A. robbed B. to rob C.rob D. robbing
9、Sales of CDs have greatly increased since the early 1990s, when people_____to enjoy the advantages of this new technology.
A. begin B. began
C. have begun D. had begun
10、We expect you to become someone _______ we’ll feel very proud in the future.
A. of whom B. for whom C. who D. That
11、The article in The Times gives us a real ______ into the causes of the present economic crisis.
A. enquiry B. admission
C. insight D. division
12、My friend walked me to the bus stop and waited with me______________ the bus arrived.
A.once B.unless C.when D.until
13、It is a pity nonsense the papers print, some people always believe it.
A. whatever B. whichever
C. however D. whenever
14、Whenever I made mistakes, the teacher pointed them out with _____.
A. curiosity B. satisfaction C. envy D. Patience
15、You may borrow my bike ________ you can return it on time .
A.while
B.even if
C.unless
D.on condition that
16、 , I'm quite interested in tourism as well as management.
A. In the fact B. As the matter of fact
C. In fact D. As matter of fact
17、When you visit our town next August, a modern sports center ________, for the National Games are to be held then.
A. will be constructing B. will have been constructed
C. has been constructing D. is being constructed
18、The man________ in a ghost costume looks quite________.
A.dressed; frightened
B.dressed; frightening
C.dressing; frightened
D.dressing; frightening
19、—Why are you unhappy today?
—The watch,which I ________the other day,is out of order again.
A. had repaired B. had repair
C. had it repaired D. had repaired it
20、Had we made preparations, we might have succeeded in the sports meet last week.
A. awkward B. adequate
C. absurd D. accurate
21、Museums become the next stop many students want to visit at their leisure.【1】 However, the experience of visiting a museum could be quite disappointing if not done right, even for the experienced museumgoers.
【2】. No matter how much you’re enjoying yourself, many museums can take hours, days, or even weeks to fully explore. If you try to put it all in, you will get worn out to the point that you won’t really be seeing anything. Pick a few paintings and explore them in a detailed way, and your museum experience will be more relaxing.
Have you ever started your visit by waiting in line in front of the museum for a few hours just to get in? And that’s the sad reality when visiting many of those world-famous museums. Thus, be smart to browse the instructions for visiting and book in advance online.【3】.
What if you don’t like some museums? Then don’t visit them! I’m not a massive fan of parks, so I would hardly ever end up in any park while travelling.【4】Do they have a nice collection of an art style you love? Just ask yourself and visit the museum website to see what the highlights are.
There is nothing worse than impolite manners while visiting. We’ve all witnessed that guy being yelled at by the security for touching or taking flash photos.【5】.Otherwise, not only will you absolutely get embarrassed by security guards, but you can actually ruin artworks!
All of these ground rules are often neglected by us. Bear them in mind before setting off, and you will enjoy your museum tour!
A.It’s the same with the museums
B.But most of them do it all wrong
C.If you haven’t, don’t let it be you
D.That way you can have an easy access
E.The first step is to research how to enjoy everything
F.Sometimes you may sigh museum tiredness is a real thing
G.Generally, there is no right or wrong way to visit a museum
22、Make Up Your Mind to Succeed
Kind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure. The generation born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were not very valued because "everyone's a winner". And their report cards sounded more positive than ever before. As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them "the overpraised generation".
Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mindsets that have a great effect on how we react to it. Here's how they work.
A fixed mindset is supported by the belief that the gift is genetic — you're a born artist or mathematician. The fixed mindset believes it's sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame(羞耻). When things get difficult, it's quick to blame others, lie, and even stay away from future difficulties.
On the other hand, a growth mindset believes that no talent is entirely born and that effort and learning make everything possible. Because the ego (自我价值感) isn't the most important thing, the growth mindset sees failure as a chance rather than shame. When faced with a difficulty, they are quick to rethink, change and try again. In fact, they enjoy this experience.
We are all born with growth mindsets. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to live in the world. But parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into the fixed mindset by encouraging certain actions and misdirected praise. Dweck's book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program explain this in depth. But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.
【1】What does the author think about the generation born between 1980 and 2001 ?
A.They don't do well at school.
B.They are often misunderstood.
C.They are eager to win in sports.
D.They are given too much praise.
【2】A fixed mindset person is probably the one who ________.
A.doesn't want to work hard
B.cares a lot about personal safety
C.cannot share his ideas with others
D.can succeed with the help of teachers
【3】What does the growth mindset believe?
A.Admitting failure is shameful.
B.The gift comes with one's birth.
C.Scores should be highly valued.
D.Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.
【4】What should parents do for their children based on Dweck's study?
A.Encourage them to learn from failure.
B.Prevent them from making mistakes.
C.Guide them through the difficulty.
D.Help them grow with praise.
23、Driving is absolutely a necessary skill in today's world. What you need before you master it is a driving license(驾驶执照). 【1】 But before it becomes a time saver, it is a very time-consuming (耗时的) thing. Without proper practice you cannot learn this skill.
First of all, for lack of driving knowledge or skills, many people die of road accidents every year. 【2】If you are brave and scream “I would”, then I highly advise you to reconsider your attitude towards driving. Your driving can be much safer for both yourself and other people if you always keep to the speed limit and traffic rules.
【3】 There are a lot of courses, but generally we divide them into four types. The first type is the most typical one that takes place in a classroom. The second and third types are driving simulations --- learn how to drive on line. The last type is the best because it is simply practice. Your coach will teach you how to drive a car while you are driving on the road.
When choosing the right course, you need to consider the cost. If you have enough money, you can take practical lessons or the ones that take place in a classroom. 【4】 Free materials about driving are easy to find on the Internet. Remember that practical experience is a must if you are serious about your health and safety.
【5】 Bad preparation for driving may result in hurting yourself or ever others. Attend driving courses and treat them seriously as they matter a lot to you.
A.Being able to drive can save you a lot of time.
B.Who would enter a car after bottles of beer?
C.You're never allowed to drive without a driving license.
D.It's necessary to treat driving courses seriously.
E.You can also learn these courses online if they cost you too much.
F.A lot of time and money are needed to get a driving license.
G.You need to complete the driving courses to know the basics of driving.
24、 There are over 400 units in the National Park System of the United States, which include National Parks, National Monuments, National Historic Site and much more. Each of these protects a site of importance, whether it is historic or natural.
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake is one of the most unique areas in Oregon. Most of the year the park is covered with snow. During the short summer lasting from July to October, visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, swimming in the lake and even take a boat tour of the lake. During the long winter, which lasts from October to July, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing.
Great Sand Dunes(沙丘)National Park and Preserve, Colorado
This destination preserves the tallest sand dunes in North America. It includes grasslands, wetlands, forests and more. Visitors can enjoy learning about the diversity of the land while enjoying the beauty of the region. Medano Creek is a great destination in the National Monument and Preserve. Great Sand Dunes is also a fantastic destination for building sand castles and even enjoying some sandboarding.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
On the opposite side of New Mexico from Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chaco Culture National Historical Park is another great spot to experience New Mexico. Chaco Culture provides access to a wide variety of Chacoan sites. In fact, Chaco Culture National Historical Park has the largest concentration of Chaco ruins outside of Mexico. The park also has a great night sky program.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana
This amazing park has six sites, which feature a different aspect of Louisiana's rich culture and history. The Barataria Preserve in Marrero is a great destination to have outdoor adventures in the amazing wetland. The Chalmette Battlefield is an interesting spot where visitors can learn about the 1812 Battle of New Orleans. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve also has four visitor centers in different locations. Each visitor center highlights a different cultural and historical aspect of Louisiana.
【1】What can visitors do while visiting Crater Lake National Park in June?
A.Go skiing. B.Build sand castles.
C.Swim in the lake. D.Go for a ride.
【2】What is special about Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve?
A.It is a great destination for camping. B.It has amazingly different ecosystems.
C.It is home to the most complex caves. D.It has the world's tallest sand dunes.
【3】Where can visitors go if they want to explore the wetlands?
A.The Chalmette Battlefield. B.Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
C.The Barataria Preserve. D.Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
25、 “You are the kind of person who will become a great doctor someday.” My mother whispered these last words of ______ as I approached the front door to go to school. The subject of my future, bound to be in the ______ profession, seemed to always come up whenever I came into contact with her. I ______ the idea of becoming a doctor because of the amount of work, effort and time you had to invest. The idea of ______ in biology and attending graduate school just did not seem to ______ me. Stepping out of the house, I replied perfunctorily (敷衍地), “______.Mother”
The day began like any other school day, ______ students trying to get to their lockers and talking about the exams they would take.______, with all my strength, I was able to squeeze my way through to get to my biology class and take my usual ______.We listened to the teacher’s lecture and ______ all the necessary notes from the whiteboard.
After several minutes, I looked up from my ______. As I gave out my loud, daily ______, my teacher decided to do something different. She ______ us to a middle-aged gentleman, who was a doctor. She told us he was going to lecture on his accomplishments. I felt excited about the opportunity to ______ someone else for a change. I tried my best to ______ what he was saying. “Firstly, I had no idea what I wanted to study in college. I never thought I would choose to become a doctor ______ I met this guy in my senior year. He talked to me...” His ______ began building small blocks of interest within me. I listened ______, gathering every bit of information.
Now here I was, deciding what major I wanted to study. Without any ______, I chose to major in biology. This time, no one was ______ me. This was all voluntary.
【1】A.congratulation B.persuasion C.goodbye D.warning
【2】A.cultural B.historical C.political D.medical
【3】A.hated B.forgot C.supported D.preferred
【4】A.trading B.majoring C.growing D.wandering
【5】A.interest B.protect C.improved D.reward
【6】A.As usual B.Of course C.No way D.Right away
【7】A.tired B.heartbroken C.disappointed D.crowded
【8】A.Similarly B.Obviously C.Finally D.Regularly
【9】A.way B.order C.meal D.seat
【10】A.collected B.borrowed C.copied D.separated
【11】A.notes B.maps C.chair D.dictionary
【12】A.greeting B.sigh C.reply D.demand
【13】A.introduced B.carried C.pulled D.compared
【14】A.talk about B.listen to C.hear from D.care for
【15】A.doubt B.consider C.explain D.follow
【16】A.since B.while C.until D.because
【17】A.plans B.conclusion C.suggestions D.stories
【18】A.gratefully B.firmly C.closely D.politely
【19】A.hesitation B.chance C.mistakes D.problems
【20】A.begging B.forcing C.instructing D.stopping
26、假如你是新华中学的学生李华。上周日,你和你们班同学一起去你市的艺术馆参观了齐白石的作品展。请你据此用英语写一篇短文,简要介绍一下齐白石(出身贫寒,但喜欢画画,并在画画上投入了很多精力,最终成了著名画家,尤以画虾著称于世)及此次活动,并谈谈你的观后感。
注意:1.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2.词数100左右。
参考词汇:虾 shrimp
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