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1、Floods in the upper reach of the River Nile ________the rich soil in this area.
A. brought up B. accounted for
C. consisted of D. set out
2、He made up his mind to devote all he could _____ his spoken English before going to college.
A. to be practicing B. practicing
C. practice D. to practicing
3、Millions of pounds’ worth of damage ________ by a storm which swept across the north of England last night.
A. has been caused B. had been caused
C. will be caused D. will have been caused
4、It was only after I came to China ________ I began to make more friends.
A．who
B．where
C．which
D．that
5、--Are you sure you're ready for the best?
--_________. I'm well prepared for it.
A. I'm afraid not B. No problem
C. Hard to say D. Not really
6、In the past, ____didn’t make much of a difference to your success____ you had a good family background.
A. that; if B. it; whether C. that; whether D. it; if
7、We communicate with each other_____language.
A．by means of
B．with means of
C．in means of
D．on means of
8、Susan didn’t ________ the school rules last night. Therefore, she got severely punished this morning.
A. observe B. confirm C. break D. deliver
9、—What's your first impression _______ our English teacher？
—She's patient but strict _______ us.
A. for；in B. for；with
C. of；with D. of；in
10、________ the forest should be punished.
A. Anyone sets fire to
B. Whoever sets fire to
C. Who sets fire to
D. One sets fire to
11、I was ________ when I saw Yao Ming play for the first time. His ability and power are ________.
A. amazed, astonishing B. amazing, astonished
C. amazed, astonished D. amazing, astonishing
12、-Excuse me, where is the library?
-________along this road,________ will see it on your right.
A．Walk; you
B．Walk; and you
C．To walk; you
D．Walking; and you
13、— We’ll visit the Summer Palace__________ there is a heavy rain tomorrow.
— OK! Boating on the lake must be great fun.
A. unless B. since
C. until D. if
14、 catch the first bus, he got up very early this morning.
A. In order to B. In order that C. So as to D. So that
15、Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me ______ my weekend had been．（ ）
A．that B．if C．what D．how
16、In order not to be disturbed, I spent three days ________ in my study.
A．locking
B．locked
C．to lock
D．lock
17、With our country entering an aging society, ______ the retirement age is probably unavoidable.
A.having delayed B.delaying C.being delayed D.to be delayed
18、______________ in a good family, he had chance of education when he was a child.
A.Brought away B.Brought on C.Brought in D.Brought up
19、Great changes ______ in China in the past 20 years.
A. took place B. have taken place
C. were taken place D. have been taken place
20、The little boy came ________ the direction of his mom.
A．running to
B．ran towards
C．running in
D．to run towards
21、Rowan Atkinson was born in a middle-class family. He had a speaking disability right from his childhood. This gave him a tough time in his childhood and at the start of his career. He was constantly bullied and laughed at because of his look and his speaking disability. This made him very shy and quiet. He didn’t have a lot of friends and the several rejections left him feel lonely. Rowan was very much interested in science. And he decided to pursue a career in this field.
After he completed his Master’s degree, he realized acting was something he really wanted to pursue. He auditioned for several TV shows but faced back-to-back rejections, because he didn’t have a good face and grand body in addition to his stammering (口吃的) problem as well. Rowan kept his passion alive and worked hard towards reaching his dreams. He aimed at making people laugh and with persistent efforts over the years he has successfully established this.
After the several rejections he started creating original comedy sketches. Interestingly he realized that whenever he played some characters, he spoke fluently. He used it as an inspiration for his acting. This is exactly where Rowan’s life changed.
Rowan continued pursuing his dreams, despite all the hardships and rejections he had faced because of his looks and disorder. He had a major breakthrough when he started his own show Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean was “strange, surreal and non-speaking character”. He proved that even without a Hollywood face or a heroic body, you can become one of the most loved and respected actors in the world.
Life always rewards those who are willing to keep moving forward. He teaches us that for success all you really need is hard work. Never let your fears and disabilities stop your life. Walk past these and make yourself better. Your hard work and efforts are sure to pay off one day.
【1】What can we know about Rowan when he was young?
A．He liked bullying his classmates.
B．He had a few friends and felt lonely.
C．He showed little interest in science.
D．He recovered from his speaking disability.
【2】Why did Rowan want to act?
A．He wanted to become popular.
B．He enjoyed staying in the stage.
C．He intended to make people happy.
D．He was eager to overcome his drawback.
【3】What made Rowan’s life change?
A．That he was respected by the audience.
B．That he could speak fluently in some characters.
C．That he got a Hollywood face and a herbic body.
D．That he received a. Master’s degree in science.
【4】What contributed to Rowan’s success according to the text?
A．His wisdom
B．His independence.
C．His honesty.
D．His willpower.
22、Revolutionary Glasses Make It Safe to Drive at Night
Did you know that more than 40 percent of all deadly car accidents occur at night? A recent breakthrough eyeglass technology has made it safe to drive at night. It’s almost like having “X-ray” vision (视力) while driving.
Spend money on your safety and peace of mind behind the wheel with a pair of these cutting-edge night driving glasses. The amount of car accidents that occur at night is mostly the result of poor visibility. Even with 60% less traffic on the road at night, accidents still happen due to blinding light and just overall bad driving visibility.
Imagine being able to clearly see what’s in front of you and what’s approaching, even if it’s very dark and foggy. Once you start wearing ClearView night glasses, you’ll feel much more confident and safe driving when it’s getting dark. With ClearView you will notice an instant reduction in strong light from oncoming traffic and bright street lights.
This is because the special yellow lens tint (镜片色彩) can block strong blue light, and increase contrast (对比). ClearView passes the global traffic light standard for safer sharper vision at night with flying colors.
You can start using ClearView immediately even if you wear glasses. Simply place ClearView on top of your glasses and be amazed by the difference this technology makes!
Is it worth it? Absolutely! Keep a pair in each of your cars to make sure you have your glasses at hand when night comes. If you care about your family’s safety then this is a no-brainer.
【1】According to the text, the main cause of unsafe driving at night is________.
A．heavy traffic
B．low visibility
C．poor eyesight
D．bad driving
【2】How does ClearView make it safe to drive at night?
A．It cures night blindness.
B．It passes the national standard.
C．It provides “X-ray” vision for drivers.
D．It reduces the brightness of strong light.
【3】What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A．To inform.
B．To explain.
C．To promote.
D．To entertain.
23、Since its founding in 1923, Yellow Corporation has been a leader in the transportation industry, using trucks to transport goods between points in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. For decades, Yellow achieved success by concentrating virtually all of its attention on increasing efficiency at every turn. Yellow has long been a master at ensuring that trucks are full before they have a warehouse, and it has also developed precisely time delivery schedules.
Unfortunately, Yellow eventually fell victim to its own success. As operational efficiency increased, customer service received less and less attention, and before long, newer and more responsive companies were taking away the firm’s customers. Accompanying this problem was the fact that the customers most likely to seek a more service-oriented transportation provider were also the ones willing to pay high prices for the extra service. As a result, Yellow’s financial performance began to decline, slowly at first, but then more dramatically. Naturally, the decline in profit led to even worse across-the-board service.
To help turn Yellow around, the board of directors offered Bill Zollars the position of CEO. Already a highly respected manager, Zollars was attracted by the opportunity to revitalize the carrier. Zollars quickly learned that organizational change at Yellow would have to be fundamental. Over a period of decades, people throughout the company were often willing to do only the minimal amount necessary to get their jobs done. Zollars knew that he had to alter the attitudes, behavior, and performance of 30,000 employees. He began by improving communication. The CEO spent 18 months traveling to several hundred locations, and at each site, he talked face-to-face with customers and with employees at all levels. He asked for opinions and provided his own message---namely, that enhanced customer service was to become the firm’s new focus.
Zollars’s plan consisted of more than promises and motivational speeches. While previous leaders often didn’t focus on problems and refused to reveal information about the firm’s performance, Zollars openly acknowledged the company’s defect rate---the percentage of shipments that were late, wrong, or damaged. Employees were shocked to find that the rate was 40 percent, but that knowledge was necessary to enhance motivation and set a benchmark for improvement. Zollars also instituted the company’s first ongoing program for surveying customer satisfaction, and the results were reported openly throughout the company. Zollars made a real effort to listen to employees, gave them authority to make decisions, and developed an enviable reputation for honesty and commitment. “If people doing the work don’t believe what’s coming from the leadership,” says Zollars, “it doesn’t get implemented.”
【1】What caused Yellow Corporation’s financial performance to decline?
A．There was suddenly some difficulty finding enough warehouses.
B．Fewer customers were willing to pay high prices for extra services.
C．More transportation providers emerged with the market expanding.
D．It put more emphasis on operational efficiency than on customer service.
【2】What did Zollars do to facilitate the fundamental changes in Yellow Corporation?
A．He communicated with customers in person.
B．He employed some highly respected managers.
C．He reevaluated all the employee’s performance.
D．He estimated the minimal amount of job each should do.
【3】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that it was ______ that contributed to the success of Zollars’s plan.
A．the precise calculation of the company’s defect rate
B．the ongoing survey of the employers’ satisfaction
C．the improvement of the leadership’s confidence
D．the revelation of information to the employees
【4】Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A．The CEOs of Yellow Corporation
B．The Future at Yellow Corporation
C．The Success of Yellow Corporation
D．The Turnaround at Yellow Corporation
24、 New England is the six northeastern states of the United States：Maine，New Hampshire，Vermont，Massachusetts，Rhode Island，and Connecticut. The six states were among the first colonies (殖民地) in America. The colonies were ruled by England，and this is how the area became known as New England. After the Revolutionary (革命的) War the colonies became states.
Many things are similar in the six New England states. For example，there are many stone walls, fishing villages and forests in these states. The houses and buildings are similar，too. People cut down trees from the forests to make space for their farms and villages.
They then used wood from the trees and stones from the field to build houses，schools, and churches. Even today, most of the houses in New England are made of wood.
There are big cities in New England，but there are also small cities and farms，especially in the northern part.There is much industry and business and New England is one of the most populous (人口稠密的) parts of the United States.It has many busy seaports on its long coast.There are always many tourists who enjoy the beautiful lakes，beaches，and mountains and who visit the historical places.
【1】Why are the six states called New England?
A.They are now ruled by England. B.They were once colonies of England.
C.There were people from England. D.The states were near England.
【2】What did they use to build their houses?
A.Stones and trees. B.Rocks and wood.
C.Stones and wood. D.Stones and forests.
【3】Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.There are six states in New England.
B.The states became known as New England after the Revolutionary War.
C.Many tourists come and enjoy themselves.
D.The six states have many similar things.
25、One dark stormy night, an elderly couple hurried into a hotel and asked whether they could be_________for the night, “I’m very sorry,” the clerk on night shift said politely, “we are all_________tonight. However, you could stay in my room if you don’t mind. I’m_________, so I’ll be here.” The young man gave the sincere advice.
The elderly couple accepted his_________with gratitude. They apologized for the_________they had caused him. The next day, the rain stopped and it_________. When the old gentleman went to pay his bill, the same clerk said, “The room you and your wife stayed in is not a proper_________room in this hotel, so you don’t need to pay.”
The old gentleman nodded in appreciation: “You are an employee that every boss in the hotel business would dream of. Perhaps someday I’ll build a hotel for you.” The clerk was_________ but, deciding that the guest must have been joking, he gave the remark_________thought.
Two years later, the young man received a letter from the old gentleman, in which he__________the experience of that dark stormy night. The letter also __________a formal invitation, asking that young man to pay a visit.
At a street corner in Manhattan, the young man met his__________guest. The old gentleman, pointing to a magnificent new building towering over the crossroads, “Look, that is the hotel I__________to build for you. I hope you will manage it for me. Remember what I said then? Well, I was__________about it.”
The young man stammered, “But…will there be any__________, sir? Why do you choose me? And who are you?” “My name is William Aster.” This building was none other than the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, a symbol of supreme status and honor in New York.
【1】
A．stay up
B．put away
C．put up
D．set up
【2】
A．booked
B．conserved
C．preserved
D．occupied
【3】
A．on stage
B．on display
C．on duty
D．on hand
【4】
A．offer
B．view
C．service
D．invitation
【5】
A．inconvenience
B．consideration
C．instruction
D．interruption
【6】
A．cleared away
B．picked out
C．cleaned up
D．cleared up
【7】
A．living
B．double
C．admirable
D．luxury
【8】
A．excited
B．skeptical
C．annoyed
D．respectful
【9】
A．not more
B．no more
C．some
D．another
【10】
A．described
B．stated
C．recited
D．recalled
【11】
A．swapped
B．included
C．attached
D．added
【12】
A．former
B．original
C．formal
D．primitive
【13】
A．advocated
B．promised
C．inquired
D．intended
【14】
A．generous
B．concerned
C．ambiguous
D．serious
【15】
A．salary
B．situation
C．condition
D．occasion
26、假如你是李明,请给报社写一封关于拯救老虎的信,要点如下:
1. 老虎的现状(比如目前数量日趋减少等);
2. 问题出现的原因(比如人为、环境等因素);
3. 应采取的措施。
注意:1.书信必须包括所有要点，适度增添细节; 2.词数100个左右。
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