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1、Protesters calling for a higher minimum wage gather on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, as part of ________ organizers called a “day of action” nationwide to improve the salaries of fast food workers in the United states ________ are badly paid.
A. which; who B. what; that C. what; how D. how; which
2、I will never forget the day ______ I was sent abroad to study.
A. that B. when C. which D. in which
3、Giving up my job to go back to full-time education was a big ________, but now I know it was the best decision I ever made.
A．project
B．commitment
C．complaint
D．ambition
4、After arriving home, Mrs Green stood there, ________ over whether or not to tell her husband the truth of the matter.
A．hesitating
B．extending
C．criticising
D．obtaining
5、—Have you seen ______ film before?
—Yes. I saw it on ______ Christmas Day, but I can’t remember the exact year.
A. the, a B. a, the
C. a, a D. the, the
6、I still can’t believe what a ________ it was. I’m just so glad I was there in time to help my son.
A.coincidence B.change C.pity D.pain
7、She ______ to clean out the spare room last week, but it was much too occupied at that time.
A.intended B.was intended C.had intended D.was intending
8、I know I should stop smoking—don’t give me a lecture about it. “lecture”在句中意为：________
A．演讲
B．讲课
C．训斥
9、Taking this medicine, if _______, will of course do good to his health.
A．continued
B．to continue
C．continues
D．continuing
10、— George and Lucy got married last week. Did you go to their wedding?
— No, I ________. Did they have a big wedding?
A．was not invited
B．have not been invited
C．hadn't been invited
D．didn't invite
11、Government reports and most business letters are the main situations_________ formal language is used.
A.when
B.what
C.where
D.that
12、It was not until I returned to China this winter after living so long abroad ________ I began to experience safety and happiness.
A. where B. before
C. that D. so
13、How long will it take________ your father recovers from his illness?
A．since
B．after
C．before
D．when
14、I am writing to congratulate you ________ your getting the first prize in the Speech Contest.
A．to
B．for
C．on
D．with
15、Careers Officers ______ contact with young people when they have left school in case they need help in job-hunt.
A.maintain B.dismiss C.abandon D.hold
16、People with strong immune systems are better able to ________ infection.
A．fight off
B．deal with
C．make up
D．rest on
17、It is the ability to do the job ______ matters not where you come from or what you are.
A．one
B．that
C．what
D．it
18、We are going to take the high-speed train to Xi’an tomorrow, so an early arrival at the station __________.
A. advises B. is advised
C. is advising D. was advised
19、—Jack has been out of consciousness since the accident.Will he come to himself，doctor?
—It’s going to be tough but we anticipate that he will .
A. put through B. pull through
C. put over D. pull over
20、Almost everybody present felt unhappy_________ what he had said.
A．as
B．because
C．because of
D．since
21、Most penguins died after a huge iceberg grounded near their habitat in Antarctica，forcing them to make a long way to find food, scientists say in a newly published study. The B09B iceberg, measuring about 100 square kilometers, grounded in Commonwealth Bay in East Antarctica in December 2010, the researchers from Australia and New Zealand wrote in the “Antarctic Science” journal.
The Adelie penguin population at the bay’s Cape Denison was measured to be about 160,000 in February 2011 but by December 2013 it had decreased to about 10,000, they said. The iceberg’s grounding meant the penguins had to walk more than 60 kilometers to find food, preventing their breeding attempts, said the researchers from the University of New South Wales’ ( UNSW) Climate Change Research Centre and New Zealand’s West Penguin Trust.
“The Cape Denison population could disappear completely within 20 years unless B09B relocates or the fast ice within the bay breaks out,”they wrote in the research published in. Fast ice is sea ice which forms and stays along the coast. During their survey in December 2013 , the researchers said “hundreds of abandoned eggs were noted, and the freeze-dried dead bodies of previous season’s little penguins lay everywhere on the ground.”
“It’s strangely silent,”UNSW’s Chris Turney , who led the 2013 exploration , told the“Sydney Morning Herald Friday”.“The ones that we saw at Cape Denison were terribly low-spirited , almost unaware of your existence . The ones that are surviving are clearly struggling. They can hardly survive themselves , let alone give birth to the next generation. We saw lots of dead birds on the ground.”
In contrast, penguins living on the eastern edge of the bay just 8 kilometers from the fast ice edge were full of vigour, the scientists said. The researchers said the study had important influence on the wider East Antarctic if the current situation of increasing sea ice continued. Sea ice around Antarctica is increasing, in contrast to the Arctic where global warming is causing ice to melt and icebergs to decrease. Scientists believe the growth in Antarctic sea ice is likely to be driven by changes in wind and local conditions before long.
【1】 What’s the main reason why the Adelie penguin population decreased?
A. Many Adelie penguins died from the cold weather in Antanctic.
B. They didn’t have enough time to give birth to and raise babies.
C. The iceberg’s grounding killed a number of Adelie penguins.
D. Adelie penguins lost their habitats so they couldn’t breed.
【2】Which statement is correct according to the passage ?
A. The life of penguins in Cape Denison was very hard.
B. Penguins in Cape Denison were afraid of humans .
C. The sea ice in Antarctica is decreasing faster than before.
D. Human activities caused much damage to Cape Denison.
【3】 What does the underlined word “vigour”in the last paragraph mean ?
A. Trouble. B. Food. C. Energy. D. Joy.
【4】 What’s the main idea of the passage ?
A. Global warming caused penguins’ death.
B. Iceberg harmed penguins’ life.
C. Penguins need more habitats.
D. Antarctic extreme weather caused penguins’ death.
22、Are you worried about the planet and tired of waiting around for things to change? Go ahead and take a closer look at the various options available to volunteer. for the environment!
Sustainable Agriculture
If you decide to volunteer for a sustainable agriculture project, you’ll definitely learn some interesting sustainable farming techniques. You will be learning these techniques from locals or teaching them to the local farmers so they can implement (实施) these techniques on their own.
Best Places to Volunteer: Central or South Africa, India, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Marine Conservation
Volunteers’ for marine conservation should naturally be attracted to water. It’s important that you don’t fear diving and have a strong interest in learning to dive during your stay. While volunteering, your task as a volunteer will be to help research, maintain and grow the unique marine biology.
Best Places to Volunteer: The Bahamas, Cuba, Peru, South Africa, Indonesia, Spain and Italy.
Nature Conservation
Conservation projects are dedicated to protecting the natural environment of a specific location. Tasks here may vary greatly depending on the program but it will require volunteers to study the environment and learn about the local wildlife species. You’ll be monitoring the environment and retrieving data while taking action to preserve the local species of animals and plants.
Best Places to Volunteer: Madagascar, the Maldives, South Africa, New Zealand and Russia.
Renewable Energy and Water
Projects focused on energy and water create ways for communities to access sustainable energy and water sources. These programs are dedicated to designing system improvements and creating a sustainable supply of energy and water. It’s important for conservation volunteers to evaluate the needs of the community and implement actions to solve these issues.
Best Places to Volunteer: Peru, Costa Rica, EI Salvador, India and Cameroon.
Requirements: With so many subcategories and such a wide series of organizations, the required skill set will vary for each program. English is the main language on all projects so it’s important that conservation volunteers have a good understanding of English. For projects in South America, you will find it helpful to have a basic knowledge of Spanish.
【1】If you want to volunteer for three projects in the same country, which country is the best choice?
A．Peru.
B．South Africa.
C．Indonesia.
D．India.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．Volunteers can learn farming techniques by carrying out these techniques on their own.
B．Volunteers should assess the requirements of the community to solve the issues of energy and water supply.
C．Volunteers at different conservation projects can perform the same tasks to protect the natural environment.
D．Volunteers can sign up for marine conservation project even if they are afraid of the water.
【3】What is required in common to be a volunteer in any of the above programs?
A．Farming techniques.
B．Marine biology.
C．The English language.
D．Data retrieving.
23、 Interested in getting ahead over the summer? Then stay on course by taking advantage of Alvernia’s Summer Session. It lets you get ahead with a large selection of undergraduate and graduate courses. You can attend the class in classrooms or online, or you can take mixed courses if you like. We offer several flexible sessions at all three locations in the summer to help move you closer toward graduation. All courses are officially recognized and credits you earn are transferable. You don’t have to be admitted to Alvernia to take classes this summer. Our Summer Session is open to all Alvernia students and to students from other colleges and high schools, as well as adult professionals and lifelong learners.
And if you’re taking a course with us, you’ll have full access to the library, gym, cafes, and computer labs. Alvernia’s Summer Session is a perfect option for students who:
●Want to lighten their course load for coming terms.
●Stay on track to complete their degree on time.
●Plan to earn additional credits now to graduate a term early.
●Had trouble with a course during a past term and need to retake it.
●Just want to take a course for fun.
To find out what financial aid options might be available to you, contact the Office of Student Financial Planning by emailing financialaid@alvernia.edu or calling 610-796-8356.
We offer several flexible sessions to help fit your busy lifestyle. You can take classes and also enjoy your summer!(See courses for specific dates by visiting http://www.alvernia.edu/financialaid.)
【1】What do we know about Alvernia’s Summer Session?
A.It’s open to students only. B.It offers courses in three forms.
C.It includes high school courses. D.It provides financial aid to all the learners.
【2】What will happen if you attend Alvernia’s Summer Session?
A.You will not fail an exam. B.You may face no course load.
C.You may finish your studies a term early. D.You can be admitted to Alvernia.
【3】What can you do by visiting the mentioned website?
A.Check the course schedule. B.Get financial aid information.
C.Apply for courses free of charge. D.Register for Alvernia’s Summer Session.
24、Having made a fortune in business, a man bought a piece of land in rural Visakhapatnam and built a big house with an impressive swimming pool and a 100-year-old mango tree in the backyard. He bought the property (地产) precisely because of this tree — his wife loved eating mangoes. She had very fresh mangoes to eat afterwards.
The man never quite believed in vastu (风水), yet he took his friends’ advice and went to invite Dr.Veera Reddy — a well-known vastu expert for guidance.
On their way to the man’s home, when cars behind them tried to overtake, the man would give way. The expert remarked, “Your driving is really safe.” The man responded, “Usually people who need to overtake have some urgent matter, so we shouldn’t hold them up.”
When the streets grew narrow, the man slowed down. A laughing child suddenly came out from a side road, but when the child crossed the street, the man still didn’t speed up, as if waiting for someone. Suddenly, another child came out, chasing after the child ahead. Dr. Reddy was surprised, “How did you know there would be another child?” The man smiled, “Kids are always chasing after each other so it’s impossible for a child to be in such joy without a playmate.” Dr. Reddy agreed and laughed, “That’s really considerate of you!”
They finally arrived. Several birds suddenly flew off from the backyard. Seeing this, the man told the expert to wait for a while. “What’s the matter?” the expert was shocked. “Oh, there are probably some kids stealing mangoes in the backyard. If we walk in now we might give them a fright; let’s not risk anyone falling off the old mango tree,” the man replied.
Dr. Reddy stayed silent for a while before making a statement, “This home doesn’t need a vastu treatment anymore. Any place graced (承蒙光临) with your presence naturally becomes the property with the luckiest vastu”.
When we think of others’ peace and happiness first, the ones who benefit are not just others, but ourselves, too.
Hope your home doesn’t need a vastu expert either.
【1】The man chose to build his house in that piece of land for________.
A．the convenience of his wife
B．the beauty of the rural area
C．further developing his business
D．protecting the 100-year-old mango tree
【2】What do you learn about the man?
A．He was a great believer in vastu.
B．He had many vastu expert friends.
C．He was a new driver who feared fast driving
D．He was good at observation and analysis.
【3】Why did the man hold back the vastu expert upon arrival?
A．He had a pleasant surprise for the expert
B．He wouldn’t like to endanger anyone
C．He wanted to play a trick on the kids.
D．He planned to catch the thieves in person.
【4】What the author’s purpose in writing this text?
A．To inspire us to be kind to others.
B．To tell us not to believe in fortune
C．To show respect to a vastu expert
D．To give guidance on choosing real property.
25、Mailman wrote a letter to his biggest fan
Wes Winter was delivering mail when he met a little boy named Logan. At four years old, little Logan began to _________ of becoming a mailman one day. So, he would wait for the mail to _______ each day – even in the cold!
Logan’s _______truly touched Wes, who was _______ to leave his job at the post office. So, on the last day of his work, the mailman wrote a letter to the little boy, which _______
“Hello Little Mailman,
I only met you once. I was _______ that day, but you were still sitting at the gate _______ for me come around. It was very _______outside, but you didn’t care. You just wanted to _______ the mailman.
Today is my ________ day delivering mail. I really ________ it, but I’ve found a ________ that fits me better.
I wanted to give you a ________ so you don’t feel cold the next time you’re waiting for the next ________. If you decide it’s not what you want to do when you ________, don’t worry. I haven’t been ________ that long and I’ve already been a mailman, a repairman, and a bus driver. Just find your dream and don’t ________ your enthusiasm.
From your No. 1 fan
Wes Winter”
The ________meant a lot to the little boy and he is also ________ a lot from his hero. The little ________ never wants to take off the hat Wes gave him – he even sleeps in it!
【1】A. dream B. think C. remind D. warn
【2】A. send B. arrive C. leave D. begin
【3】A. way B. job C. action D. expression
【4】A. forced B. persuaded C. told D. prepared
【5】A. read B. spoke C. wrote D. showed
【6】A. early B. late C. quickly D. slowly
【7】A. calling B. wishing C. waiting D. walking
【8】A. hot B. dark C. bright D. cold
【9】A. see B. laugh C. shout D. have
【10】A. first B. last C. best D. worst
【11】A. disliked B. hated C. enjoyed D. envied
【12】A. job B. work C. place D. house
【13】A. card B. gift C. word D. hug
【14】A. policeman B. businessman C. mailman D. repairman
【15】A. take off B. wake up C. pick up D. grow up
【16】A. sleeping B. standing C. riding D. working
【17】A. lose B. offer C. give D. pick
【18】A. person B. email C. letter D. story
【19】A. changed B. loved C. made D. encouraged
【20】A. pupil B. boy C. hero D. student
26、假定你是李华，上周五你校邀请一位心理学家为全校师生做了关于“如何与他人和谐相处”的讲座。请你就本次活动给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间和地点；
2.讲座的内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：心理学家 psychologist
A Lecture On Getting On Well With Others
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