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1、I had to catch my flight. That was ________ I left Tom’s party so early yesterday.
A. what B. how C. why D. when
2、It _____ that every student _____ for at least 30 minutes every day.
A．is recommended, work out
B．recommends, works out
C．is recommended, works out
D．is recommending, work out
3、Her head and arms are missing, but you can imagine her ________ her arms up high, celebrating the result of an ancient battle.
A．held
B．to hold
C．holding
D．having held
4、In the company he is________ to Tom, while in life he is Tom's junior________ two years.
A. senior; by B. junior; by
C. senior; to D. junior; to
5、The five children _____ in fear as the small house in which they were playing hide-and-seek caught fire.
A. fled B. exploded
C. complained D. hunted
6、Helen ran out of the classroom in tears， but no one knew ______ she was so sad．
A． when B． whether
C． that D． why
7、The film made by Walt Disney _______ all over the world.
A.is used to show B.is used to showing
C.used to show D.used to be shown
8、A new study suggests that yelling at children may have consequences that go beyond of beating them.
A. ones B. these C. those D. that
9、Although Jenny finally forgive you, the pain you had brought to her is________.
A．complicated
B．permanent
C．remarkable
D．essential
10、As equipment improved, satellites began ________ scientists ________ weather maps of the entire globe.
A．providing；for
B．supplying；for
C．offering；with
D．providing；with
11、It was not until the truth came to light that ____________ that the CNN was trying to misleading them into thinking that Hongkong policemen were shooting an innocent citizen.
A.American people realized
B.did American people realize
C.had American people realized
D.American people had realized
12、—Has Linda finished her homework?
—Sorry, I don’t know. I just saw that she _____ it yesterday afternoon.
A. has been doing B. had done
C. was doing D. has done
13、Your time should have been made full use of _______ the final exams, but to my regret, it wasn’t.
A.to pass B.passing C.to have passed D.having passed
14、He claims to be an expert in astronomy, but ________ he knows about it is out of date.
A. what little B. so much C. how much D. so little
15、David left word with my secretary ________ he would call on me in the afternoon.
A．who
B．that
C．where
D．which
16、These problems_______by them the whole morning yesterday.
A．were being discussed
B．were discussed
C．have been discussed
D．have been discussing
17、I used to quarrel a lot with my parents，but now we________fine.
A.look out B.stay up
C.carry on D.get along
18、—How will you go for a holiday?
—In a week.
A．much
B．far
C．many
D．soon
19、Sit down, Emma．You will only make yourself more tired,________on your feet．
A．to keep B．keeping
C．having kept D．to have kept
20、Let’s make joint efforts to protect the environment and live ________ nature.
A．in vain
B．in memory of
C．in harmony with
D．in control of
21、 The quality of patience goes a long way toward your goal of creating a more peaceful and loving self. The more patient you are, the more accepting you will be of what life is, rather than insisting that life be exactly as you would like it to be. Without patience, life is extremely frustrating. 【1】Patience adds some ease and acceptance to your life. It's important for inner peace.
【2】If you are stuck in a traffic jam, late for an appointment, being patient would mean keeping yourself from building a mental snowball before your thinking gets out of hand and gently reminding yourself to relax. It might also be a good time to breathe as well as an opportunity to remind yourself that, in the bigger scheme of things, being late is "small stuff".
Patience is a quality of heart that can be greatly enhanced with deliberate practice. 【3】 They are the periods of time that I set up in my mind to practice the art of patience. Life itself becomes a classroom, and the curriculum is patience. You can start with as little as five minutes and build up your capacity for patience over time. What you'll discover is truly amazing. Your intention to be patient, especially if you know it's only for a short while, immediately strengthens your capacity for patience. Patience is one of those qualities where success feeds on itself. Once you reach little milestone-five minutes of successful patience-you'll begin to see that you do indeed have the capacity to be patient, even for longer periods of time. Over time, you may even become a patient person.
Being patient will help you to keep your perspective. You will see even a difficult situation, say your present challenge, isn't "life or death" but simply a minor obstacle that must be dealt with.【4】.
A．An effective way that I have found to deepen my own patience is to create actual practice periods.
B．You are more easily annoyed and bothered.
C．It is generally believed that the quality of being patient is very difficult to develop.
D．Becoming more patient involves opening your heart to the present moment, even if you don't like it.
E．Without patience, you will see the same scene as an emergency complete with yelling, frustration, hurt feelings.
F．If you lack patience, you are destined to fail in what you are pursuing.
22、 The moment I was born, I seemed to be part of a set, as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal. We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance. People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well! These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.
That is not to say we didn’t have good academic experiences in the past or didn’t get along. In eleventh grade, we were placed in the same math experimental class. I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk. It is hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class. However, we found that we actually worked well together, in our own way. We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer. As the year went on, I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together. Our argument was actually productive.
However, we were two very different candidates. I was very involved in extracurricular(课 外的) activities, while David had better test scores than I did. I’m fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games. I am currently studying English and French at McGill University, while David is studying computer science at Union College.
Besides escaping comparisons, there have been other benefits to going to different universities. The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other, as we no longer see each other every day. This is healthier for our relationship. The second, also the more important one, is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another.
Going to a different university has benefited me thus far. It allows for more personal growth, and I’m not attached to the label of being a twin.
【1】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.Why Do People Like to Compare Me with My Twin Brother?
B.Why Am I Choosing a Different University with My Twin Brother?
C.What Are Some Main Benefits of Being Twin Brothers at School?
D.How Can Twin Brothers Get Along Well with Each Other at School?
【2】What can be inferred about the author?
A.He was fed up with people’s comparisons.
B.He was glad to hear people’s comparisons.
C.He is more handsome than David.
D.He was better at academic subjects than David.
【3】What does the author think of him and David studying in the same math experimental class?
A.Boring. B.Harmful. C.Awful. D.Beneficial.
【4】The author chose to go to a different university in order to ________.
A.avoid seeing David B.escape arguing with David
C.pursue a different experience D.strengthen bonds with David
23、 The practice of encouraging laughter with the sound of laughter itself dates back to the 16th century. During performances of Shakespearean plays, there were people who laughed at just the right moments. This would cause other members of the audience to laugh in a similar way, thus making the show seem funnier.
Centuries later, when comedy programs were popular on radio, the sound of a laughing audience was a natural part of performances that were aired live. To make sure his performances were aired at the same time in each time zone, actor Bing Crosby had his show prerecorded. Eventually, one of the show's writers realized that big laughs from old recordings could be added in to follow new jokes. So the world was introduced to canned laughter.
When TV came along, laugh tracks were recorded from the live studio audience that was present at a show. But sometimes, the audience didn't laugh at the expected time, making these moments seem dull to those watching at home. To fix this problem, TV audio engineer Charley Douglass invented a machine called the Laff Box.
Douglass' Laff Box was a collection of tapes connected to different keys. Each tape contained canned laughter that-was-carefully selected by Douglass for its particular quality. For example, one tape might have produced very soft laughs, while another produced loud cackles(咯咯笑). The machine could be played almost like a musical instrument: if the live audience didn't laugh enough, Douglass would “sweeten” the audio by adding the right amount and type of canned laughter. This technique could even be used when no audience was present, as with cartoons. Critics have long claimed that canned laughter is merely a trick to make people laugh at bad jokes. Live laugh tracks, however, can still be heard on popular modern shows like The Big Bang theory. Sometimes it's just more fun to share in the laughter - canned or otherwise.
【1】What is mentioned about Shakespearean plays?
A．They were sometimes broadcast on radio.
B．Most of these plays weren't funny enough.
C．Some viewers were purposefully arranged to laugh.
D．Canned laughter was used during the performances.
【2】What can be concluded from Paragraph 2?
A．Bing Crosby's older jokes got more laughs.
B．Bing Crosby' show was aired live worldwide.
C．Bing Crosby's team made comedy programs popular.
D．Bino Crosby's team brought canned laughter into existence.
【3】What can we learn about Douglass' Laff BOX?
A．It can offer many types of laughter.
B．It is inconvenient for people to use.
C．It isn't allowed by law today.
D．It can make bad jokes funny.
【4】How does the text mainly develop?
A．By giving examples.
B．By analyzing reasons.
C．By following time order.
D．By making comparisons.
24、 I’ve spent over a year in India, and in those 365 plus days, I’ve learned a lot about getting around Indian cities. My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated, particularly by taxi and rickshaw (人力车) drivers, but that doesn’t mean those are bad ways to travel, as long as you know what you’re doing. Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi, India, and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams (欺骗).
Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chances are, if you arrive in Delhi by plane, as soon as you make it through customs, you’ll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers. At the Delhi airport, be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths. One is inside the airport, and one is outside. The key is to make sure to go to a booth run by the police rather than by independent taxi drivers.
Rickshaws are one of my favorite ways to get around Indian cities, in part because it’s how the locals often travel. Auto-rickshaws are more common, but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi. If you do have a chance to take a bicycle rickshaw, you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees. Auto-rickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees, depending on distance.
If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals, take a public bus. Indian buses become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning. They are, however, very cheap. A bus trip won’t set you back any more than 15 rupees, as long as you stay within the city limits. Since Indian buses get so crowded, try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.
The train is a great way to get around within the city of Delhi. Fares are reasonable, between six and 22 rupees. All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English, and tokens can be purchased for between six and 22 rupees.
【1】The author is trying to __________ in Delhi through this text.
A.explain the difficulties of traveling B.expect us to travel around
C.show his/her experiences D.give some advice of traveling
【2】To avoid being cheated, you ought to _________ if you want to take a taxi at the Delhi airport.
A.go out of the airport B.go to a police-run booth
C.show your ticket to the driver D.pay more to the drivers to keep safe
【3】The author suggests taking a rickshaw in order to __________.
A.help the local rickshaw drivers B.enjoy the comfortable trip
C.gain some unique experience D.save some money
【4】What can we infer from the passage?
A.You’ll have to speak English if you travel around in India.
B.It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway.
C.A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him.
D.You won’t have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India.
25、At 35, Yong Duckworth is the oldest student at Chrisney Elementary School in Chrisney, Indiana. Duckworth attended first grade last September, _______ to learn English. Since arriving in the U. S. 13 years ago from Korea, Duckworth had tried private teachers and adult(成人) education classes Nothing _______.
Then Duckworth called Chrisney headmaster Leroy Meyer. “I could hardly _______ her,” says Meyer. “The best I could make out was that she wanted someone to help her learn English. She wanted to know the _______ by age 40, so she could open her own business.”
After _______ to find a private teacher for Duckworth, Meyer suggested that she attend first grade at Chrisney. Duckworth _______ at once.
Duckworth’s experiences at Chrisney have been _______ ones. She is as much a mother as a classmate to the other students. During story hour they sit around Duckworth. She asks them to say “please” and “thank you,” and hugs them when they need _______ .
Duckworth studied English in junior high but _______ learned to speak fluently(流利地). She once opened a clothes shop, but her business failed ________ her language problems. “Too much people hurt me because I speak poor English,” says Duckworth. “In Korea I had many people tell me I was a smart lady. Here broken English makes me ________.”
These days, her 4-year-old son, Simon, is her main motivation(动机) to learn English. “Duckworth knows she’s going to have a challenge ________ Simon,” says Duckworth’s husband Ben. “He’s going to start coming home with ________ and she’s going to have to be able to answer them.”
“I worry some day he asks me, ‘Mom, what is this?’ If I can’t ________ him, I’m sad,” says Duckworth.
“Duckworth is having a great influence on young students at Chrisney,” Meyer says. “When they see an older person going to school, they realize how important ________ is”.
【1】
A．promising
B．refusing
C．hating
D．hoping
【2】
A．began
B．worked
C．mattered
D．happened
【3】
A．understand
B．remember
C．accept
D．believe
【4】
A．school
B．position
C．situation
D．language
【5】
A．failing
B．dreaming
C．deciding
D．regretting
【6】
A．returned
B．stopped
C．agreed
D．doubted
【7】
A．happy
B．common
C．correct
D．terrible
【8】
A．advice
B．pleasure
C．comfort
D．service
【9】
A．also
B．never
C．only
D．already
【10】
A．so as to
B．in order to
C．in case of
D．because of
【11】
A．through
B．big
C．down
D．hot
【12】
A．raising
B．ordering
C．changing
D．hearing
【13】
A．plans
B．gifts
C．mistakes
D．questions
【14】
A．train
B．see
C．tell
D．praise
【15】
A．experience
B．education
C．confidence
D．influence
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When Demetris Payne saw a missed call from her son’s junior high school, she knew something was wrong.
With a sigh, the mom from Shreveport, Louisiana, called back. A school official said her 13-year-old son Jadarien was suspended for three days for talking back to his teacher. She was told to pick him up right away.
“Three days seems kind of hard— why not do in-school suspension?” Payne asked.
But since Jadarien had been in trouble once before, they said he had to leave.
On arriving home, Payne took away her son’s cellphone and video games. She left him with her 70-year-old father who lives with them.
“When I got home from work he’s eating strawberries and having fun with my dad,” Payne said. “It was like a vacation.”
Payne knew she needed to do more to discipline him.
So she handed him a garden tool and asked him to start cleaning up the yard. When he was finished, she told him he’d be volunteering his garden services free of charge for people in need during the three days. “He didn’t believe it,” Payne said. “I can be soft on him and baby him sometimes.”
But Payne was serious. She posted a photo of Jadarien online with the heading, “Yard service-FREE” explaining that he got suspended from school and would clean gardens or wash cars for members of the community over the next three days.
Within hours, some people contacted Payne to request the free service.
So she drove Jadarien from house to house. She stood by the car, watching him work. Jadarien spent about two hours cleaning up the yards of at least eight different homes. When he was finished, Payne took him to the library, where he spent the rest of the day reading and completing his homework.
“We explained to him that these chores (琐事) weren’t to punish, but to teach him a lesson and teach him about discipline,’’ Payne said. ‘‘Whether the teacher is right or wrong, always respect your teachers.”
On Tuesday, Jadarien was happy to finally head back to school.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右。
2.请按如下格式在符题卡的相应位置作答。
Arriving at school, Jadarien met some of his classmates.
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Hardly had the class been over when Jadarien approached to his teacher.
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