1、_____David says sounds right to Helen.That’s why she has made up her mind to leave with him ____happens.
A.whatever;whatever
B.No matter what;whatever
C.No matter what;No matter what
D.Whatever;however
2、He was not ____ with his grade in the exam and thought he could have done better.
A.worried
B.confident
C.curious
D.content
3、It’s not what we do but what we don’t do that makes us tired. In other words, the tasks we don’t complete cause the most_____.
A. anxiety
B. worry
C. concern
D. fatigue
4、It is wise of you to ________ well trained workers ________ untrained ones in the assembly line.
A.substitute; for
B.substitute; with
C.replace; by
D.replace; with
5、Just as I got to the school gate, I realized I ________ my bank in the cafe.
A.have left
B.had left
C.would leave
D.was leaving
6、Kate ________ by the teacher for she had made an excellent contribution to group discussion.
A. praised B. was praised
C. has praised D. has been praised
7、I guess we’ve already talked about this before but I’ll ask you again just________.
A.by nature B.in return
C.in case D.by chance
8、The idea of suspended coffee, originating in Italy, has become an international internet ________ with coffee shops all over the world participating in the movement.
A.sensibility
B.sensitivity
C.sensation
D.sense
9、We appreciate ________ us to the party.
A. for you to B. of you to invite C. your inviting D. for you inviting
10、The school, more than 90 percent of whose graduates are usually admitted into key universities, enjoys an excellent _______.
A. occupation B. reputation
C. contribution D. foundation
11、—Shall we go out for a walk?
—_____.
A.Good idea. B.Good luck. C.Have fun. D.Good bye.
12、Heat exhaustion is generally_____ by sweaty skin, tiredness, sickness, dizziness and sometimes fainting, resulting from an inadequate intake of water and the loss of fluids.
A.featured B.characterized C.distinct D.typical
13、I wouldn't have punched him if it for the fact that he to apologize to me yesterday.
A. were not; refused B. were not; had refused
C. had not been; refused D. had not been; had refused
14、— English has a large vocabulary, hasn’t it?
—Yes. ____ more words and expressions, and you will find it easier to read and communicate.
A.Known
B.Knowing
C.To know
D.Know
15、You didn’t do anything wrong—you should have a clear ________.
A.costume
B.corporation
C.contest
D.conscience
16、- All the salt is sold out!
- People are crazy! experts say there is no use eating salt to prevent radiation(辐射), some people still don’t believe it.
A. Unless B. Although
C. As a result D. In order that
17、________, fiction is often more interesting than the truth.
A.Impossibly
B.Generously
C.Necessarily
D.Admittedly
18、About 80% of all marine waste is plastic from bottles and packaging. This rubbish runs into rivers _________ it rains and then flows into the sea.
A.since
B.when
C.unless
D.until
19、The manager has offered Helen a position in the company, but he doesn’t know _____ she will accept it.
A. whether B. what
C. which D. where
20、We are really ________ of your help, so please accept our invitation.
A.thoughtful
B.considerate
C.confident
D.appreciative
21、 One is never too old to learn. Life learning (sometimes called un-schooling or self-directed learning) is one of those concepts that are almost easier to explain by saying what it isn't than what it is. And that's probably because our own schooled backgrounds have convinced(说服) us that learning happens only in a fine building on certain days, between certain hours, and managed by a specially trained professional.
Within that schooling framestudy, no matter how hard teachers try and no matter how good their textbooks, many bright students get bored, many slower students struggle and give up or lose their self-respect, and most of them reach the end of the process unprepared to enter into society. They have memorized a certain body of knowledge long enough to rush back the information on tests, but they haven't really learnt much, at least of the official curriculum.
Life learners, on the other hand, know that learning is not difficult, that people learn things quite easily if they're not compelled and forced, if they see a need to learn something, and if they are trusted and respected enough to learn it on their own timetable, at their own speed, in their own way—no matter what age and no matter whether we're at school or at home.
Life learning is independent of time, location or the presence of teacher. It does not require mom or dad to teach, or kids to work in workbooks at the table from 9 to noon. Life learning is learner-driven. It involves living and learning—in and from the real world. It is about exploring, questioning, experimenting, making messes, taking risks without fear of making mistakes, being laughed at and trying again.
Furthermore, life learning is about trusting kids to learn what they need to know and about helping them to learn and grow in their own ways. It is about providing positive experiences that enable children to understand the world and their culture and to interact with it.
【1】It is implied(暗示) in the text that it is hard to ______.
A.tell the nature of life learning B.carry life learning through
C.learn without going to school D.find a specially trained teacher
【2】According to the author, the schooling framestudy often ______.
A.produces slow students with poor memories
B.fails to provide enough knowledge about life
C.ignores some parts of the official curriculum
D.gives little care to the quality of teaching materials
【3】Life learners recognize that learning will not be difficult if they are ______.
A.able to respect other people B.careful to make a timetable
C.cautious about any mistakes D.clear about why to learn
【4】According to the author, life learning ______.
A.could prevent one from running risks
B.teaches a kid how to avoid being laughed at
C.makes a kid independent of his parents
D.could be a road full of trials and errors
【5】Through life learning, children ______.
A.will grow without the assistance from parents
B.will be separated from the negative side of society
C.will be driven to learn necessary life knowledge
D.will learn to communicate with the real society
22、We were standing at the top of a church tower. I saw twisting streets leading to the square. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square.”
Father’s words always guided me. Dreaming of becoming a fashion designer, I came to Paris, but without luck. Then one day I met a friend wearing a beautiful sweater. “What an interesting stitch!” I cried. “It was done by Mrs. Vidian,” my friend explained. “She learned the stitch in Armenia, her native country.” Suddenly I had a daring idea. Why not design, make and sell my own clothes?
I drew a butterfly pattern and asked Mrs. Vidian to knit it into a sweater. It proved a success. A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks. I accepted the order. My happiness disappeared, however, when Mrs. Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater.
I was crushed. Then I remembered father’s words. There must be other Armenian women in Paris who mastered the special stitch. Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris. At last I tracked down several. Two weeks later, the first shipment was on its way to the United States!
From that day on orders poured in. Then came another test. As I was busy getting ready to show my winter fashions, the sewing girls were called out on strike. Where was the way out this time? I wondered and worried. Then it dawned on me.
I worked hurriedly. And right on time, my show took place. Some coats had no sleeves; some were only patterns made of heavy cotton cloth, but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished. What a show! Once again father’s words helped me.
【1】What problem did the writer face after accepting the order?
A.It was impossible for Vidian to meet the deadline.
B.The sewing girls were called out on strike.
C.She found it hard to track Armenians living in Paris.
D.There was a shortage of suitable cloth.
【2】What do the underlined words “the first shipment” refer to in Paragraph 4?
A.Raw materials.
B.More orders.
C.The forty sweaters.
D.The special stitch.
【3】How did the writer deal with the show problem?
A.She put off the show.
B.She showed the clothes unfinished.
C.She employed more sewing girls.
D.She completed the clothes in a hurry.
【4】Which of the following might the writer agree with?
A.Practice makes perfect.
B.Like father, like son.
C.Easier said than done.
D.All roads lead to Rome.
23、
Madame Tussauds-London
Welcome to Madame Tussauds—a 125-year-old museum loved by visitors for its life-like waxworks of famous folk from the past and present, plus interactive exhibits. The following are three ticket options we’d like to recommend to you.
Option 1: All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket
Why not treat your friends and family to our All Inclusive Tickets? Ticket is valid(有效的) for one visit all of the following fantastic feature:
● Valid for one year from date of purchase—perfect for a gift!
● Priority Access admission in true celerity style
● Your very own hand made of wax(蜡).
With your ticket you can enjoy the heroic new experience in three floor of multisensory fun featuring a mix of interactive themed areas, realistic wax figures and an ALL NEW Marvel Super Heroes 4D film adventure.
Online ticket purchase | Adult£42.50 | Child: £38.50 |
Option 2: Late Saver 50% off
If you book online in advance and arrive at Madame Tussauds later in the day, your tickets can cost as little as £14.00. That’s 50% off the standard on-the-day price!
The last admission into Madame Tussauds is 5:30 p.m in off-peak periods and 6 p.m in peak periods. This gives you loads of time to fully enjoy the attraction.
This ticket is available for online purchase only. Tickets are subject to availability at all times and only a limited amount are available each day, so be quick!
Online ticket purchase | Adult£14.00 | Child: £38.50 |
Option 3: Top 3 London Attractions
Combine your visit to Madame Tussauds with a flight on the World famous London Eye and SEA LIFE London Aquarium, and save 25% on your adult and child tickets, or 33% on your family ticket when you book your tickets at least the day in advance!
| Online advanced price | Online on the day price |
Adult | £47.50 | £54.00 |
Child | £34.50 | £39.00 |
Save | 25% | 15% |
Family | £146.00 | £164.00 |
Save | 33% | 25% |
Please note: Child ages are 4—15. Under 4s are free. A family ticket consists of 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.
Please note: Your combined ticket only gives priority admission to Madame Tussauds and Sea Life London Aquarium—all others are general queue flights.
For more ticket options, please visit our website at: www.madame-tussauds.com
【1】If you buy an All Inclusive Open Dated Ticket, you can use it anytime within ________.
A. one year B. half a year C. four months D. two months
【2】With an All Inclusive ticket, you can do all of the following EXCEPT that ________.
A. you will have priority access to Madame Tussauds
B. you can visit Madame Tussauds as many times as you like
C. you will have a chance of having your hand made in wax
D. you can see a 4D film in the cinema of Madame Tussauds
【3】Mr. and Mrs. Johnson want to join in the Top 3 Attractions trip with their children, one is 15 and the other 3. How much should they pay if they book the tickets in advance online?
A. £ 164. B. £ 146. C. £ 129.5. D. £ 97.82.
【4】If you book a ticket for Top 3 London Attractions, ________.
A. you can always enjoy a price 33% off
B. a visit to the World famous London Eye will be free
C. Madame Tussauds will be included in priority admission
D. you will be given priority to enter at least three attractions
24、During Amsterdam’s chaotic rush hour, nine -year-old Lotta Crok cycles to a very busy junction. “Look,” she says. “There’s traffic coming from everywhere. Four trams from four different directions. For a child on a bike, that’s really confusing!”
Lotta is the first junior cycle mayor in the world and her working area is the Dutch capital. You would think this challenge would be superfluous in a city known as the bicycle capital of the world. The number of bicycles in Amsterdam is estimated at 800,000 — more than the city’s 750,000 inhabitants. According to an estimate made 5 years ago, 490,000 bicyclists take to streets daily.
But children who cycle in Amsterdam face challenges. Lotta says, “The three biggest problems for us are cars, cycling tourists and scooters (小型摩托). The cars take up too much space, the tourists are always swinging side to side and stop when you least expect it, and the scooters simply run you over.”
Lotta became junior cycle mayor in June last year when she won a contest in which school children were asked to come up with plans to make cycling safer and more fun. Her idea was to add children’s bikes to the popular bike share programme.
Since Lotta was appointed junior cycle mayor, she has been busy, giving interviews, opening cycling contests in the city and being a jury (评审员) member during the Amsterdam Light Parade, an event in which Amsterdammers decorate their bikes with lights.
She is now planning a meeting with the city’s mayor to discuss ideas that children have come up with: “One of our proposals is a bicycle park where children can learn how to cycle. Right now, most of us learn it in the street, which can be quite busy. Another idea is to create an app for tourists to teach them the rules of cycling, because most of them really don’t know.”
Following the success of the Amsterdam scheme, cycle mayors around the world are now planning to appoint junior colleagues. “They see it works really well,” Boerma, the senior mayor, says. “I talk to the parents. Lotta talks to the children. And if you look at the city through the eyes of a child, you will also make it accessible for others. A city that’s good for an eight-year-old is also good for an 88-year-old.”
【1】Which word can best replace the underlined word “superfluous” in paragraph 2?
A.Important.
B.Difficult.
C.Unnecessary.
D.Valuable.
【2】Why is a junior cycle mayor appointed in Amsterdam?
A.To teach children how to ride.
B.To ensure cycling is safer for children.
C.To give suggestions to the city’s mayor on how to run the city.
D.To organize the cycling contests in the city.
【3】What has Lotta done since she became the bike mayor?
A.She has solved the three biggest problems for children cycling in Amsterdam.
B.She has won a contest about cycling.
C.She has given interviews and been a jury member during a parade.
D.She has given proposals to the city mayor.
【4】What’s Boerma’s attitude to the junior cycle mayor?
A.Cautious.
B.Favorable.
C.Ambiguous.
D.Disapproving.
25、I was traveling by train from Perth to Central one morning. Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guard’s____. As I looked up from my paper, I noticed other passengers,____absorbed in their smart phones, also appeared to be listening. Why did they____this message so much?
As best I can recall, the guard said something along the____, “Good Morning, everyone! This is the 7:35 a.m. train from Perth to Central and we are right on time. It is really a____morning in Sydney today! The sun is shining, birds are____, and all’s right with the world. I trust you have a great day wherever you’re going. Thanks for____my train and I hope to see you again soon. Have a great day.”
Everyone started smiling, even the____talking to one another, all about the guard’s____and how good it made everyone feel.
I was thinking about this and as I exited the train, I____the Guard’s cabin to thank him, only to be told he had just finished his____and was on his way home.
Then I____down the stairs. At the bottom, I finally____the young guard.
“Are you the guard on the 7:35 train from Perth?”
“Oh, oh, yes, yes.” replied the guard, a bit____at first.
“Well, I just want to thank you for your message. It is so upbeat and pleasant. Thank you for giving us such a good____to the day. Please_____doing it.”
When people are happy in their____, it shows in what they do and say, which will make a____to each other. Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have at table when he____home, “Guess what happened to me today—a customer actually____me!”
【1】
A.announcement
B.explanation
C.appreciation
D.arrangement
【2】
A.confidently
B.deliberately
C.anxiously
D.previously
【3】
A.object to
B.pay attention to
C.get across
D.give out
【4】
A.rows
B.texts
C.lines
D.passages
【5】
A.busy
B.violent
C.free
D.lovely
【6】
A.falling
B.singing
C.trembling
D.hiding
【7】
A.leaving
B.decorating
C.taking
D.cleaning
【8】
A.friends
B.cleaners
C.acquaintances
D.strangers
【9】
A.message
B.instruction
C.requirement
D.warning
【10】
A.watched
B.approached
C.ignored
D.escaped
【11】
A.shift
B.speech
C.advertisement
D.vacation
【12】
A.went
B.fell
C.raced
D.broke
【13】
A.missed
B.caught
C.mistook
D.avoided
【14】
A.honored
B.relaxed
C.moved
D.shocked
【15】
A.arrangement
B.conclusion
C.start
D.excuse
【16】
A.keep
B.remember
C.imagine
D.risk
【17】
A.lecture
B.work
C.challenge
D.traveling
【18】
A.conversation
B.promise
C.difference
D.compromise
【19】
A.got
B.left
C.missed
D.drove
【20】
A.followed
B.frightened
C.embarrassed
D.thanked
26、假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Jack想要了解中国的科学家。你决定用英文向他介绍2015年获得诺贝尔医学奖的屠呦呦,因为她发现了青蒿素,为人类防治疟疾做出了巨大贡献。请根据以下要求,写一封回信。
内容:1. 屠呦呦简介
2. 对你的影响
要求:1. 100词左右;
2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
提示词:malaria疟疾;artemisinin青蒿素
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua