1、News reports say peace talks between the two countries have __________ with no agreement reached.
A. broken down B. broken out
C. broken in D. broken up
2、There is more to good health than the mere ________ of disease. Mental health is equally important.
A.presence B.absence C.experience D.evidence
3、There’s ________ “u” and ________ “s” in ________ word “use”.
A.an; a; the
B.a; an; /
C.a; an; the
D.a; a; a
4、You are saying that everyone should be equal, and this is_________I disagree.
A.when
B.where
C.what
D.how
5、 ---The last one __________________ pays the meal.
---Agreed!
A.arrived
B.arrives
C.to arrive
D.arriving
6、 What’s your parents’ ____to this news?
--- Surprisingly calm.
A. opinion B. reaction C. action D. feeling
7、________ is generally agreed that people should love and protect the environment.
A. That B. As
C. Which D. It
8、How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _____ we know every kid can’t be a star?
A. in case B. as if
C. when D. unless
9、With the exam ______ in ten minutes, they were asked to hand in their mobile phones.
A.taken place B.taking place
C.having taken place D.to take place
10、 ---Did you go to the fashion show last week?
---I_________,but I was fully occupied the whole week.
A. must go B. must have gone
C. would go D. would have gone
11、I suggested that the students each_____a plan for the summer vacation.
A.make
B.will make
C.made
D.would make
12、______ by the Youth League, she has made much progress this term.
A. To be educated B. Educating C. Being educated D. Educated
13、Our headmaster insists that every student of our school full use of his time to get ready for the final exams.
A. made B. makes C. make D. would make
14、Is this the reason ________ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?
A.he explained
B.what he explained
C.how he explained
D.why he explained.
15、You'd better leave_________ , or trouble will come to you.
A.lively
B.friendly
C.heavily
D.quickly
16、Advertising often functions as an indicator for society considers to be socially acceptable and desirable at the time.
A.what B.whether
C.how D.which
17、The topic is well worth talking about. We shall, ________ , return to it in the next lesson.
A.however
B.otherwise
C.besides
D.therefore
18、I prefer studying English at home ______ the football match live on the Internet.
A. to watching B. to watch
C. rather than watch D. rather than watching
19、Some China’s factories are moving to poorer parts of China, labor is cheaper.
A. from which B. when
C. which D. where
20、Our country great changes in the past 30 years and it is no longer it used to be.
A. went through; what B. has gone through; that
C. experienced; that D. has experienced; what
21、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Sina Weibo, one of the country’s most popular micro blogging sites,has launched a paid service.For a 10 yuan ($ l.57) monthly fee, users get a membership on their Sina Weibo accounts.
According to Xu Yuanyuan, a member of the marketing team at Sina, themove is to guarantee a more convenient and safer environment for users.But despite the company’s efforts to increase income, it seems that most of its 300 million users still prefer the free version.
The premium membership (高级会员) plans ,announced by the company on Monday, brought about negative comments from its users .
“The current service is good enough for me”, said a based micro blogger.“I don’t really need those value added services and it might be a waste of money.I might consider paying for it if some more features are added. ”
Dong Xu, an analyst with consulting firm Analysys International, said that Sina shouldn’t expect a great increase in income brought by the new services.The free services are enough for most users, Dong said. “The company has been making attempts at different profit models since last year.A potential source of income could be gaming.Games and advertisements are so far the two biggest sources of income.” she said.
Other micro blogging service providers have not yet followed suit.Fang Gang, vice president of rival Sohu, said via e-mail on Tuesday that Sohu’s micro blogging service will never charge users.“It’s good news for us.Users can come to our website if they have to pay for services (at Sina).” Fang said.
【1】Most of Sina Weibo’s users______.
A. aren’t satisfied with its free version
B. show no interest in its paid services
C. are looking forward to new services
D. think highly of its new paid version
【2】What’s Dong Xu’s attitude towards Sina Weibo’s new services increasing income?
A. Negative. B. Confident.
C. Indifferent. D. Positive .
【3】Why did Fang Gang consider Sina Weibo’s charging its users good news?
A. Because Sina will make more money.
B. Because Sina will lose the whole Weibo market.
C. Because Sohu will attract more users.
D. Because Sohu will offer free services.
【4】What can be inferred from the text?
A. Most of Weibo websites will charge their users.
B. Sina Weibo’s new move will be a great success.
C. Sina Weibo’s users will enjoy more services.
D. A large number of Weibo users like playing games.
【5】What can be the best title for the text?
A. Sina Weibo Faces Great Challenges
B. Sina Weibo Launches Paid Services
C. Sina Weibo Expects Income Increase
D. Sina Weibo Becomes More Convenient
22、Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration:3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration:3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most ,interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线)make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration:3 hours (7 miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
【1】Which tour do you need to book in advance?
A. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
【2】What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
A. Meet famous people. B. Enjoy interesting stories
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Go to a national park.
【3】Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
A. Safety lights. B. Cameras.
C. Meals D. City maps.
23、The sun is setting on a summer night. At the entrance to a deep, dark cave, a few bats fly out and begin swirling high up into the air. More and more of the small, furry creatures appear. Within a few minutes, a whole river of bats is pouring out of the cave, and they keep coming, millions and millions of them.
Sound like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not, this scene takes place every night, all summer long, at Bracken Cave in Texas, where 20 million bats fly outside to feed on insects. “It is magical,” says Jim Kennedy of Bat Conservation International in Austin Texas. “It is one of the most majestic animal movements on the planet.”
Every March or April, Mexican Free-tailed bats migrate up to 1,000 miles (1609 kilometers) from their winter home in Mexico to this cave, where they raise their young. Soon after they arrive, each mother gives birth to one pup. As many as 500 baby bats live crammed into one square foot (30.48 cubic centimeters) of space, and all those bodies create nice warm temperatures to keep them cozy and comfortable. If you’ve ever lost sight of your parents on a crowded playground, you may be wondering how mother bats recognize their children. They use their sense of smell to tell which pup is theirs when it is time for the babies to nurse.
The cave, a quiet place in winter, is full with life all summer—and not just with bat residents. Bat waste soon covers the floor, providing food for tiny organisms(生物体) like bacteria and fungi(真菌类). And then there are the bugs.
When the adult bats leave the cave at night to feed, they are helping humans. They eat tons of insects in a single night, including many pests that eat farmer’s crops. And they get rid of mosquitoes, too.
【1】In the first paragraph, the author ________.
A.provides some information about bats
B.stresses the danger of bats in summer
C.advises the reader to watch bats
D.describes the movement of bats
【2】By saying “Sound like a scary horror movie?” what does the author mean?
A.The above scene is somewhat unbelievable.
B.People tend to feel afraid of bats.
C.Bats are better horrible characters in films.
D.The cave mentioned is full of adventure.
【3】According to the passage, the reader possibly expects that________.
A.no people know how many bats live in Bracken Cave.
B.bat waste causes much harm to the human environment.
C.a bat mother would have trouble finding her own baby.
D.farmers will never have a good harvest without the bats.
【4】Which of the following is TRUE about the bats?
A.They are well protected by farmers.
B.They travel from Mexico to America yearly
C.They benefit from some tiny organisms.
D.They smell better than other animals.
【5】From the second paragraph, we can know Kennedy’s opinion of the bat’s flying in group is ________.
A.mysterious
B.frightful
C.enjoyable
D.crazy
24、Movie Extras
“Would you mind lying in a coffin? Would you shave your head? Are you willing to take out your false teeth?”
These are just a few of the questions Anne Marie Stewart and her staff sometimes ask the “talent” who serve as non-speaking “extras” in special films, television series, and made-for-TV movies produced in Toronto.
Of course, the majority of extra calls are for more ordinary people, and Stewart has a list of about 650 registered extras. Crowd scenes, which are common, call for everyday people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and sizes.
Over at Movie People, last-minute requests are not unusual. “We got a request once for an entire brass band of 30 people. They wanted it within the hour,” said manager Yvonne McCartney. Another time, the company got a last-minute request for a newborn baby. “We found a baby that was three weeks premature,” said Jonathan Aiken, an owner of the company.
Then there was the worried call from a casting director whose “Star” got doggone stubborn one day and decided to just lie down and not work. The director needed a replacement dog, fast. “We got them two in one hour.” said Aiken. “It was a matter of good connections and fast phone work.” The eight phone lines needed to make 350 to 400 calls a day are one of Movie People’s major expenses.
Phone lines are the only way to stay in touch with casting directors and extras; but the latter are a group not necessarily interested in a long-term relationship. Most extra jobs pay only $7 an hour (with a six-hour minimum), while most agencies charge an annual $75 registration fee and get 10 to 15 per cent of extras’ earnings. It’s no wonder that the turnover rate is fairly high.
Some people who are between jobs do extra work as a temporary measure, said McCartney. But professionals, such as lawyers, also do the work because it’s interesting. Others with flexible jobs have a desire to do something different. Some homemakers want to get out of the house and onto a movie set. Money’s not the motivating reason.
“One of the first things I say to people who walk in and ask about being an extra is, ‘You have to be available,’” said a person at Karen Clifton Agency. Inc. “The next thing I say is, ‘You can't make a living at this.’”
【1】What kind of people are movie extras?
A.TV series makers.
B.Casting directors.
C.Non-professional movie actors.
D.Agents for movie stars.
【2】According to the passage, movie extras should _____.
A.have special talents
B.have a flexible schedule
C.make good connections
D.make hundreds of phone calls daily
【3】Why do white collar workers most probably like to be movie extras?
A.They want to make more money.
B.They want to start a career in acting.
C.They think their regular job is boring.
D.They think being on the stage is enjoyable.
【4】The underlined word “turnover” in the sixth paragraph probably means _____.
A.business profit
B.the loss of staff
C.market demand
D.operation expenses
25、 In the food industry, it seems, the robot revolution is well underway, with machines mastering skilled tasks that have always been performed by people.
In Boston, robots have displaced _______ and are creating complex bowls of food for customers. In Prague, machines are _______ waiters and servers using an app. In Denver, they’re taking orders. Robots are even making the perfect loaf of bread these days, taking charge of a(n) _______that has remained in human hands for thousands of years.
Now comes Briggo, a company that has created a fully _______, robotic coffee machine that can push out 100 cups of coffee in a single hour -- equaling the _______ of three to four baristas(咖啡师), according to the company.
Using a mix of Latin American beans, the machine creates _______ cups of coffee that can be ordered via an app, giving customers control over ingredients, flavorings and temperature without any human interaction. The company says no other business in the world has applied as much _______ to “specialty coffee.”
Removing the _______ element from ordering a cup of coffee is one of the company’s primary selling points. “No more lines, no more counter confusion, no more misspelled names,” Briggo’s website says.
Kevin Nater, Briggo’s president and chief executive, said the machine would best fit locations in which _______ is highly valued, like airports and office buildings, where several of the machines currently operate.
“Imagine you’re coming into the security line at the airport, your flight is coming up, and you know that if you want a coffee you’re going to stand in a long line,” said Nater. “From the security line, you can simply order your cup of coffee and pick it up at the coffee haus and make it to your flight ________.”
“I’ve never found anyone who wants to stand in line a long time,” he added. “We’ve just changed the ________.”
But Olive Geib, a 24-year-old barista in Annapolis, Md., remained ________. As coffee is being made by a barista, he said, subtly(细微地)adjusting the ratio of water to coffee bean as flavor develops through refined taste tests, is a crucial part of the process. “All the numbers and data in the world can’t actually tell you how the coffee ________,” Geib said.
Asked whether he was worried about losing his job to a robot, Gerb said, “absolutely not.” He said there’s a ________ group of people who will always seek out the slower, interactive experiences at coffee shops.
“A lot of customers really appreciate watching a barista carefully pouring water or steaming the milk,” he added. “This ________ aspect, the atmosphere and the interaction with the barista, is a big part of the experience of drinking coffee.”
【1】A.waitresses B.baristas C.cooks D.machines
【2】A.replacing B.recruiting C.restoring D.resisting
【3】A.room B.art C.school D.oven
【4】A.typical B.inaccessible C.challenging D.automatic
【5】A.quality B.output C.time D.cost
【6】A.sugar-free B.fruit-flavored C.customized D.professional
【7】A.inspiration B.technology C.correction D.strictness
【8】A.safety B.stress C.human D.design
【9】A.service B.preparation C.reliability D.convenience
【10】A.on time B.for real C.in advance D.without notice
【11】A.game B.price C.fact D.myth
【12】A.nervous B.sad C.annoyed D.doubtful
【13】A.looks B.changes C.sells D.tastes
【14】A.distinguished B.difficult C.loyal D.lazy
【15】A.cultural B.social C.skillful D.mindful
26、书面表达
假如你们班将要对“良好的饮食习惯”这一话题进行讨论。请根据下列提示,用英语写一篇发言稿。内容要点应包括:
1.同学中存在的一些不良的饮食习惯。
2.如何建立良好的饮食习惯。
3.个人看法。
注意:
1. 发言稿必须包括所有内容要点,可适当发挥。
2. 发言稿开头与结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
词数:120左右
参考词汇:偏食:be particular about 零食:snack
Dear classmates,
As we all know, it is very important for us to form healthy eating habits._________
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That’s all. Thank you!