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1、Why didn’t you tell me about your trouble last week? If you _______ me, I could have helped.
A.told B.had told C.would have told D.have told
2、A ______ identification card is required when you purchase foreign money from Bank of China.
A.beneficial B.perfect C.valid D.flexible
3、I am always grateful for Mr. Vamp, __________ warning I would have been drown in the river the way __________ other children did.
A．with whose; /
B．whose; in which
C．without whose;/
D．without whose; what
4、Mr. Smith owned this oil painting until the early 1990 s, ____________he gave it to his grandson.
A．which
B．when
C．where
D．who
5、Shanghai Disneyland has created discussions on Chinese social media because of its VIP service, ________ high-paying customers to skip lines.
A．allows
B．having allowed
C．allowing
D．allowed
6、The committee is discussing the problem right now. It will _____ have been solved by the end of next week.
A. eagerly B. hopefully
C. immediately D. Gradually
7、Each time I ________ a good essay when reading newspaper , I cut it out and keep it.
A. work out B. come across
C. care about D. put down
8、—I have a few more questions for you. Why do you want to leave so________?
－I have to catch the last bus.
A．poorly
B．badly
C．easily
D．far
9、I did enjoy the training on a very small island, for it ________ me plenty of time for reflection.
A．accelerated
B．afforded
C．affected
D．allocated
10、If it is ________ to you, visit her after class.
A．convenient
B．familiar
C．content
D．similar
11、—Jack, you seem excited.
—______? I won the first prize in the English speech contest.
A．Guess what
B．So what
C．Pardon me
D．Who cares
12、_____ in the Song Dynasty, Confucius Temple of Nanjing, a massive ancient architectural complex, has now developed into a famous scenic spot, _____ sightseeing, shopping, tasty foods and crosstalk shows.
A.Having built; being famous for B.Built; famous for
C.Built; being famous for D.Being built; famous for
13、John is very ________. That is to say, if he promises to do something, he’ll do it.
A．reliable
B．generous
C．confident
D．extreme
14、 You feel all the training a waste of time, but I’m a hundred percent sure later you’ll be grateful you did it.
A. should B. need
C. shall D. may
15、On one of the baby’s upward “flights”, I snapped ________, ten years later, remains my favorite picture of father and daughter.
A．which
B．that
C．it
D．what
16、Louise thought of the difficulty she could have easily acquired the money she needed to start her career.
A.after which B.with which C.without which D.over which
17、If you are _____ a food or drink, you can remove it from your diet.
A.cautious about B.allergic to C.satisfied with D.associated with
18、In the lecture, the principal shared with the audience the special way ______ values education is carried out in the university.
A．which
B．where
C．how
D．that
19、_________ we don’t lose heart, we will find a way out.
A.As much as B.As well as C.So long as D.As far as
20、Every one of us went to the zoo ________ Tom. He was ill.
A. except B. besides C. including D. and
21、 Whenever we see a button, we are eager to press it because we know something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example on a doorbell and on the “on/off” button on the TV. But some buttons are actually fake (假的), like the “close” button on a lift.
Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait for the lift doors to shut. But lifts “close” buttons are a complete scam, at least in the US—the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.
It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.
But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control. “Perceived (能够感知的) control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,” Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor, said, “Having a lack of control is connected with depression (抑郁).”
Experts have expressed that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose. For example, many offices in the US have fake thermostats (温度调节器) because people tend to feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workspace.
But Psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.
“That habit is here to stay,” John Kounios, a psychology professor, said, “Even though I have real doubts (怀疑) about the traffic light buttons, I always press them. After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not press the button in the hope that this one will work?”
【1】What was the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
A.To describe some different kinds of fake buttons.
B.To tell the uses of fake buttons.
C.To explore people’s different habits when it comes to pushing buttons.
D.To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttons.
【2】What does the underlined word “scam” mean？
A.Trick. B.Tool. C.Button. D.Mistake.
【3】According to John Kounios, people who press fake buttons _______.
A.don’t know that what they press is fake B.should give up this habit
C.consider what they do to be meaningless D.probably do so to kill time
22、Every summer, the calls of thousands of swamp sparrows can be heard across North America's wetlands. These little brown birds know only a few songs, but they know them very well. In fact, their musical set list probably hasn't changed much for centuries.
Like humans, baby swamp sparrows learn to communicate by copying adults. From a young age, they learn to copy, or mimic, songs sung by their elders. “Swamp sparrows very rarely make mistakes when they learn their songs,” says biologist Robert Lachlan. In fact, their mimicry is so accurate that the music changes little between generations.
Just like children, the sparrows don't remember every song they hear. Lachlan says. “They don't just learn songs at random; they pick up commoner songs rather than rarer songs.” In other words, they learn songs they hear most often. It's an example of a strategy that scientists call conformist bias. Until recently, this learning ability was thought to be special only to humans.
Between 2008 and 2009, Lachlan's research team recorded the calls of 615 male swamp sparrows across the northeastern United States. The researchers used computer software to break each song into a collection of notes, or syllables. They then measured the differences between the tunes.
The research revealed that only 2 percent of male sparrows sang a different song from the standard tune. The combination of accurate mimicry and conformist bias allows the birds to create traditions that last for centuries. “With those two ingredients together, you end up with traditions that are really stable,” says Lachlan. “The song-types that you hear in the marshes of North America today may well have been there 1,000 years ago.” Lachlan's study is also among the first to measure the longevity of song traditions within a bird species.
The findings are really exciting, says scientist Andrew Farnsworth. He hopes that future research will evolve from these studies. For example, scientists may be able to identify how other animals are able to preserve their cultural traditions. “Seeing the potential for it in other organisms is super cool,” says Farnsworth.
【1】What do we know about Lachlan's research?
A．The calls of 615 female swamp sparrows were recorded.
B．Accurate mimicry allows the birds to create the centuries-long traditions.
C．It aimed to study swamp sparrows' learning ability.
D．Computer technology helped a lot during the research.
【2】Which of the following is an example of conformist bias?
A．A new slang word becomes popular with a group of teenagers.
B．A dog learns to do a trick because its owner rewards it regularly.
C．A student memorizes historical events for a history exam.
D．A student loves singing and joins the school chorus.
【3】What is Andrew Farnsworth's attitude towards the findings?
A．Indifferent.
B．Negative.
C．Positive.
D．Conservative.
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．The Amazing Lifespan of Swamp Sparrows.
B．The Traditional Musical Set List of Swamp Sparrows.
C．The Evolution of Swamp Sparrows in North America.
D．The Great Learning Ability of Swamp Sparrows.
23、My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we’ve gone through both tears and happiness.
About 12 years ago, I made acquaintance with it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher’s eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible（隐形的）hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it!
By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.
A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin’s voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray. A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.
That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin - I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined（用松香擦）the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.
My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I’m deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I’m walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn（庄严的）tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.
My violin, shall I compare you to a summer’s day?
【1】What further contributed to the author's dislike of violin-playing?
A. Orders from mum.
B. Boredom of practice.
C. Loss of passion for violin.
D. Disappointment in the teacher’s eyes.
【2】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.
B. The weather actually changed because of the tune.
C. The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.
D. The author’s feeling was continuously influenced by the music.
【3】Why did the author pick up the violin again?
A. The invisible hammer and claw are gone.
B. The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.
C. A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.
D. He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn’s works.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Deep love for music.
B. Musical soul mate—violin.
C. An inspiring story of violin.
D. My dislike and like of violin.
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A．High school students.
B．College graduates.
C．College freshmen.
D．Primary school pupils.
【2】What can you infer about the Summer Pre-College Program?
A．It offers hands-on learning chances.
B．A student can earn 15 college credits.
C．All the courses are given online.
D．Students must stay on the campus.
【3】How much will you pay if you book two courses now?
A．$308.
B．$770.
C．$1232.
D．$1540
25、The winter of 2008 was especially tough in one northwestern city, where it became extremely cold and it was also a difficult time for me. What’s worse, a(n) ________ injury happened to me and it might keep me in bed for several months.
One day I was doing my housework ________ there was a tap at the window from a branch of the troublesome fruit tree. On hearing this, with my eyes closed, slowly, I began to recall the fall of 1995 when somebody placed a pipe from my pump next to the ________. The earth was so wet that it ________ immediately with most of its bare roots upward. Seeing this, my mother ________ to pull it out, but I refused. “How hard it’s trying!” I said, ________ the direction of its strong holding of the earth. “It is ________ of a chance to survive.” With tools, we ________ dry soil around the tree and put up some supports into the ground, making it ________ upright.
Several months had passed before I could be ________ of it. Surprisingly, when spring returned, my “rescue stick” had grown some leaves and many ________. In 2008 it had grown into a towering tree. What an unbelievable miracle of life!
The day before the Spring Festival, the ________ at the window was continuing, the more fierce wind, the better sound, as if to remind me to look up and appreciate its powerful life.
That night I slept peacefully having a(n) ________. In the dream some flowers were coming out ________. The next morning I stood against the window. ________ the window was the tree bursting with life. Anyway, I had a wonderful Spring Festival that year.
【1】
A．admirable
B．terrible
C．favorable
D．slight
【2】
A．while
B．as
C．when
D．that
【3】
A．window
B．tree
C．branch
D．wall
【4】
A．stood up
B．came out
C．got out
D．fell down
【5】
A．decided
B．pretended
C．failed
D．continued
【6】
A．attaching to
B．watching over
C．looking into
D．pointing to
【7】
A．confident
B．proud
C．worthy
D．certain
【8】
A．threw
B．turned
C．needed
D．placed
【9】
A．bend
B．drop
C．stand
D．swing
【10】
A．aware
B．tired
C．worthwhile
D．proud
【11】
A．roots
B．nuts
C．flowers
D．stems
【12】
A．tapping
B．striking
C．attacking
D．hitting
【13】
A．idea
B．walk
C．rest
D．dream
【14】
A．politely
B．shyly
C．passively
D．wildly
【15】
A．On
B．Outside
C．Inside
D．Besides
26、在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧憬。近期你班将以“My Dream Career” 为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1．你的理想职业；
2．选择它的理由；
3．实现的途径。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可根据内容要点适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：mould v．塑造；industrious adj.勤勉的
My Dream Career
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