1、I am really lucky. Not many people can ________ such a narrow escape from death.
A.arrive
B.survive
C.attend
D.suffer
2、I was not sure _______ I had the qualification for the job, but I applied for it anyway.
A. that B. whether C. what D. how
3、— Jack, how do you find the book called Jane Eyre?
—________.
A.It’s amazing
B.With the help of my brother
C.Quite by accident
D.That’s a good point
4、Were you really great and powerful, you your promises.
A. will keep B. shall keep
C. must keep D. would keep
5、—Do you know ____ made him successful in his career?
—Yes. His hard work and determination, of course.
A. what it was that
B. what was it that
C. it was what that
D. was it what that
6、There was a time_______ I had some difficulties in my life.
A.when
B.that
C.which
D.where
7、The lack of self-interest and promotion kept Cunningham ________ on his craft, ________ him to capture New York’s unique street style.
A.focused, to enable
B.focused, enabling
C.focusing, enabled
D.to focus, enabling
8、If you keep practicing your son in football,he________to make a famous player.
A.wants B.hopes C.promises D.wishes
9、The building ______ since you ______.
A.has constructed; have left
B.constructed; left
C.has been constructed; left
D.has been constructed; have left
10、--- skirt is blue. is red.Which of them do you prefer?
--- is OK.I like their styles.
A.My; Hers; Neither B.My; Hers; Either
C.Mine; Her; Both D.Me; Her; All
11、Mr. Wang made up his mind to devote all he could ____ his oral English before going abroad.
A.improve
B.to improving
C.improving
D.to improve
12、No one can escape ________ if he breaks the law.
A.being punished
B.punished
C.to be punished
D.punishing
13、If he _____quietly as the doctor instructed, he wouldn’t suffer so much now.
A.lies B.lay C.had lain D.should lie
14、--- Why did your brother look so down?
His ________ to become a pilot was held back by his poor eyesight.
A. promotion B. destination.
C. instruction D. ambition
15、I was trying to brush a spider______my shoulder when my uncle came in, who then helped me bat_________all the insects.
A.away ; out B.off ; away C.down ;up D.off; along
16、For the past two months micro blogs have been filled with concern and admiration for Zhang Lili, the most beautiful teacher in China, __________touched the whole nation.
A.the actions of who
B.the actions of her
C.the actions of whom
D.the actions of which
17、Since these goods don’t ________ our order, we won’t ________ them.
A.correspond with; accept B.correspond with; receive
C.correspond; accept D.correspond; receive
18、How come you have failed again?Were I you,I_______it the first time.
A.passed B.would pass
C.would have passed D.had passed
19、Have you ever wondered __________ you can feel the wind but cannot see it?
A. why B. how
C. what D. whether
20、They felt such heat in the jungle ________ they had never felt before.
A.which
B.that
C.as
D.what
21、Thinking small, being engaging, and having a sense of humor don’t hurt. Those are a few of the traits of successful science crowdfunding efforts that emerge from a recent study that examined nearly 400 campaigns. But having a large network and some promotional skills may be more crucial.
Crowdfunding, raising money for a project through online appeals, has taken off in recent years for everything from making movies to producing water-saving gadgets. Scientists have tried to tap Internet donors, too, with mixed success. Some raised more than twice their goals, but others have fallen short of reaching even modest targets.
To determine what separates science crowdfunding triumphs from failures, a team led by science communications scholar Mike Schafer of the University of Zurich examined the content of the webpages for 371 recent campaigns.
Four traits stood out for those that achieved their goals, the researchers report in Public Understanding of Science. For one, they use a crowdfunding platform that specializes in raising money for science, and not just any kind of project. Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms such as Experiment. com and Petridish org only present scientific projects. For another, they present the project with a funny video because good visuals and a sense of humor improved success. Most of them engage with potential donors, since projects that answered questions from interested donors fared better. And they target a small amount of money. The projects included in the study raised $4000 on average, with 30% receiving less than $1000. The more money a project sought, the lower the chance it reached its goal, the researchers found.
Other factors may also significantly influence a project’s success, most notably, the size of a scientist's personal and professional networks, and how much a researcher promotes a project on their own. Those two factors are by far more critical than the content on the page. Crowdfunding can be part of researchers’ efforts to reach the public, and people give because “they feel a connection to the person” who is doing the fundraising—not necessarily to the science.
【1】What do we learn about the scientists trying to raise money online for their projects?
A.They did not raise much due to modest targets.
B.Not all of them achieved their anticipated goals.
C.They made use of mixed fundraising strategies.
D.Most of them put movies online for the purpose.
【2】What is the purpose of Mike Schafer’s research of recent crowdfunding campaigns?
A.To create attractive content for science websites.
B.To help scientists to launch innovative projects.
C.To identify reasons for their different outcomes.
D.To separate science projects from general ones.
【3】What trait contributes to the success of a crowdfunding campaign?
A.The potential benefit to future generations.
B.Its originality in addressing financial issues.
C.The value of the proposed project.
D.Its interaction with prospective donors.
【4】What did the researchers think of the financial targets of crowdfunding projects?
A.They should be small to be successful.
B.They should be assessed with great care.
C.They should be based on actual needs.
D.They should be ambitious to gain notice.
22、Cultural Diversity Week 2017 Mini GrantsGuideline
To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) 2017 in March, Banyule City Council (Australia) is offering mini grants of up to $300 for people to learn more about Victoria's cultural and religious diversity.
Who can apply?
Clubs, community groups and schools that are located within Banyule can apply for the mini grant.
What can the grant be used for?
1) Supporting your group, club or school to attend a cultural museum.
2) Hosting your own event and inviting a guest speaker or cultural performer.
Museum visits
Melbourne has a number of fantastic museums that display different cultures. A list of suggested cultural museums is included in this document. But you can also visit other museums.
Hosting your own event
The grant can be used to invite a musician, dancer or guest speaker from the Victorian multicultural community to perform at your event. For a list of speakers and performers, visit www.multicultural.vic.gov.au.
How to apply
To apply for the grant visit banyule.smartygrants.com.au. Applications must be sent by 27 January 2017. You will need to provide the following information:
1) Tell us in 100 words or less how your group would benefit from the cultural education experience.
2) Tell us the museum you plan to attend or which cultural performer or guest speaker you will invite.
3) Provide a budget of your activity and the number of people who will take part.
4) If possible, tell us when the event or museum visit will be held.
We encourage applications from groups that intend to hold their event or museum visit during Cultural Diversity Week March 2017. If this is not possible, at the latest, the event or museum visit must occur before the end of April 2017.
If you have any questions please contact the Community and Social Planning team on 9490 4222. You will be informed of the result of your application by 17 February 2017.
【1】Which of the following can make a request for the grant?
A.A cultural museum.
B.A young performer.
C.A local school.
D.A city office.
【2】What should be included in the application?
A.How money will be spent on your event.
B.The cultural events held in your community.
C.How you understand Cultural Diversity Week.
D.A description of your event in at least 100 words.
【3】When will you know whether you have been offered the grant?
A.By 27 January 2017.
B.By 17 February 2017.
C.By the end of April 2017.
D.By the end of March 2017.
【4】What does the text mainly tell the readers?
A.Ideas for organizing different cultural events.
B.Suggestions about celebrating CDW 2017.
C.The process of giving a government grant.
D.Information about getting a CDW grant.
23、 Jane Goodall was born in Bournemouth, England, on April 3, 1934. As a child, she had a natural love for the outdoors and animals. When Jane was about eight she read the Tarzan and Dr. Dolittle series and, in love with Africa, dreamed of traveling to work with the animals.
Finally, at age 23, she left for Nairobi, Kenya. There, Jane met famed Dr. Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey, who offered her a job at the local natural history museum. She worked there for a time before Leakey decided to send her to the Gombe Stream Game Reserve in Tanzania to study wild chimpanzees. He felt her strong interest in animals and nature, and her knowledge as well as high energy made her a great candidate to study the chimpanzees.
In December 1958, Jane returned home to England and Leakey began to make arrangements for the expedition (考察), securing the appropriate permissions from the government and raising funds. In May 1960, Jane learned that Leakey had gained funding from the Wilkie Brothers Foundation.
Jane arrived by boat at the Gombe Stream Game Reserve on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika with her mother. The early weeks at Gombe were challenging. Jane developed a fever that delayed the start of her work. Finally, an older chimpanzee named David Greybeard, began to allow Jane to watch him. As a high ranking male of the chimpanzee community, his acceptance meant other group members also allowed Jane to observe. It was David Greybeard whom Jane first witnessed using tools. Excited, she telegraphed Dr. Leakey about her observation. He wrote back, “Now we must redefine ‘tool,’ and ‘man,’ or accept chimpanzees as humans.”
Jane continued to work in the field and, with Leakey’s help, began her doctoral program without an undergraduate degree in 1962. At Cambridge University, she found herself at odds with senior scientists over the methods she used — how she had named the chimpanzees rather than using the more common numbering system, and for suggesting that the chimps have emotions and personalities. She further upset those in power at the university when she wrote her first book, My Friends, the Wild Chimpanzees, aimed at the general public rather than an academic audience. The book was wildly popular, and her academic peers were outraged. Dr. Jane Goodall earned her Ph.D. on February 9, 1966, and continued to work at Gombe for the next twenty years.
【1】It can be inferred from the passage that ______ .
A.Jane was the first to discover chimpanzees use tools
B.a journey to Kenya rooted Jane’s deep love for animals
C.Dr. Leakey easily raised funds from the Wilkie Brothers Foundation
D.Jane’s work at the Gombe Stream Game Reserve went along smoothly
【2】What is the academic peers’ attitude towards Jane’s first book?
A.Extremely puzzled. B.Genuinely pleased.
C.Really angry. D.Truly sensitive.
【3】What does the underlined sentence imply in paragraph 5?
A.Jane’s study of chimpanzees received no support from scientists.
B.Jane’s method inspired more scientists to make further discoveries.
C.Jane’s achievements quickly attracted attention from senior scientists.
D.Senior scientists disagreed with Jane’s method in observing chimpanzees.
【4】What message is mainly conveyed in the passage?
A.Passion and hard work can make a difference in scientific research.
B.Cooperation is the key to making significant discoveries.
C.Challenging senior scientists is a must in gaining fame.
D.High energy counts in achieving great success.
24、 Britain's Haunted(闹鬼的) Castles
Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle is haunted by the ghost(鬼) of a mysterious White Lady as well as by Tom who worked in the castle 400 years ago and now likes to play tricks on visitors. Parties of 6-8 people can arrange for an all-night ghost sit in the Tapestry Room. Scientists and researchers also conduct field experiments here and you can participate in one of these yourself with an all- night watch. The castle will be closed from Jan. 1 to Feb.12.
Chillingham Castle
This castle has a wealth of frightening stories to entertain visitors. Ghost tours cost 20 pounds per person and run in the evening all year round. The castle also occasionally has ghost-themed special events such as dinner evenings where a ghost hunter visits and relates some of his experiences in the field.
Tutbury Castle
Tutbury Castle is more of a ruin than a functioning building, having been largely destroyed during the English civil war. Queen Mary of Scots spent much of her imprisonment here and her ghost has been spotted on several occasions. Tutbury is only open to the public from Easter until September but special arrangements can be made for large parties at other times. The castle also runs ghost hunts which can involve overnight stays in the Great Hall or King's bedroom.
Berre Pomeroy Castle
The Castle in Devon is now no more than an attractive ruin but it is said to be one of the most haunted spots in Britain. Both White and Blue Lady ghosts have been seen in the grounds. The first is believed to be starved to death by a cruel sister, the identity of the other is unknown. The castle is open to the public from March until October but only during the day.
【1】Which castles can you visit, if you go to Britain in December?
A.Berre Pomeroy Castle & Tutbury Castle.
B.Muncaster Castle & Berre Pomeroy Castle.
C.Muncaster Castle & Chillingham Castle.
D.Berre Pomeroy Castle & Chillingham Castle.
【2】The white ghost in Berre Pomeroy Castle__________.
A.likes to play tricks on visitors B.once worked in the castle
C.is the ghost of Queen Mary D.is believed to die of starvation
【3】Where does this passage probably come from?
A.A science fiction. B.A student textbook.
C.A travel magazine. D.A business report.
25、 Our family once got into a difficult situation.My father's ______ came to a stop after a serious crisis (危机). All that my father was left with was some experience.At the same time,he had to be ______ for a family of four.
My father was a very hardworking person and he did not lose ______ even when he was facing difficulties.As he was the only person that earned money in our family,he had ______ in deciding what to do at first.He didn't know ______ it was better to find a job or to start a new business,but he chose the ______ in the end.This was because he thought he had many ______ and had nothing to fear,as he had nothing to lose.He was a person ready to follow his dreams and was not ______ of the challenges and troubles he faced.He kept approaching (接洽) different companies and ______ the business was successful.
He used to tell me when you stop ______ it is then that you fail.From him I learnt that if you believe in yourself and keep on moving towards your goals,then there is nothing you cannot ______.
Today,our business is going well.This has had a(n) ______ effect on me.I feel that by following my father's qualities I have become a better person.I see myself ready to ______ him on the journey to success.It is from him that I have learnt that when we are facing a ______,or are not able to realize our dreams,we don't always have to do anything ______ —we just need to try harder.
【1】A.situation B.business C.job D.car
【2】A.famous B.concerned C.necessary D.responsible
【3】A.interest B.face C.heart D.weight
【4】A.chance B.difficulty C.danger D.surprise
【5】A.when B.what C.whether D.how
【6】A.first B.best C.former D.latter
【7】A.possibilities B.plans C.abilities D.wonders
【8】A.tired B.proud C.afraid D.unfair
【9】A.quickly B.entirely C.usually D.finally
【10】A.talking B.considering C.trying D.thinking
【11】A.enjoy B.settle C.receive D.achieve
【12】A.strange B.similar C.important D.immediate
【13】A.follow B.miss C.discover D.protect
【14】A.matter B.problem C.duty D.doubt
【15】A.normal B.special C.strict D.familiar
26、假如你是李华,有一个周末和几个同学一起去爬山,看到有人在山上用网捉鸟。你们认为有必要向WWF反映这一情况。请写封邮件,内容包括:
1.山上看到的情况;
2.保护鸟类的原因;
3.保护措施。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.邮件开头和结尾已经为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear WWF,
I’m Li Hua, one of a high school students. I am writing to ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua