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1、_______ an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.
A.Based B.Basing C.To base D.Having based
2、Most people are ______ severe punishment on drunk driving, which causes a great number of road accidents each year.
A．in favour of
B．in case of
C．in face of
D．in honor of
3、Try to be cheerful and joyful in life, but when you ________ your work, try to be as serious as you can.
A．settle down for
B．settle down to
C．settle in
D．settle for
4、That Americans have no history while Chinese have no future sounds ________; it has raised a thought provoking question, though.
A. artificial B. arbitrary C. allergic D. reluctant
5、After the earthquake, the first thing the government did was to provide ______for the homeless families.
A. accommodation B. resources C. furniture D. recreation
6、Nowadays, we can ________ knowledge not only from textbooks but also from other media.
A．maintain
B．illustrate
C．acquire
D．settle
7、Of course, other factors were important as well — teenagers who play more computer games, eat more fast-food, and drink less whole milk were also more likely to be obese — but these factors were tiny in ________ with tooth brushing.
A．connection
B．comparison
C．combination
D．admission
8、It will be many years ______ the doctors and medical scientists can find _____ for cancer.
A.since; cures B.when; treatments
C.before; cures D.until; treaments
9、She often came into conflict with teachers and other authority ________.
A．rebels
B．volumes
C．diplomas
D．figures
10、We all see Zhao Wei’s performance skills, yet little _____attention to her singing talent.
A.do we pay B.we paid C.had we paid D.we have paid
11、—Would you like to go for a walk with me on this lovely spring morning?
—________?
A．What for
B．How come
C．What if
D．Why not
12、We’re looking for a headmaster, ________ who will devote himself entirely to the cause of education.
A. he B. that C. the one D. one
13、We should protect our environment from being polluted ________ our next generation will enjoy a blue sky and live a healthy life.
A. as if B. so that C. even if D. in case
14、This problem is far ________ me. I can’t work it out on my own.
A．over
B．above
C．from
D．beyond
15、After the clock _____ twelve, the students walked out of the lecture room.
A.beat B.hit C.struck D.rang
16、We are supposed to help the students realize that a good breakfast _______ to better academic performance in the classroom.
A．refers
B．sticks
C．adjusts
D．contributes
17、To his mind, the collaborative development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province is to solve the problems _____ Beijing faces, such as overpopulation, traffic jams, and etc.
A. that B. whether C. when D. why
18、 Experts have pointed out that the _____ of severe punishments plays a major role in the growing food safety problem.
A. attendance B. absence C. presence D. evidence
19、Despite the previous rounds of talks, no agreement ________ so far by the two sides.
A.had reached B.has been reached
C.was reached D.has reached
20、I was about to leave _____ the telephone rang.
A. then B. when
C. that D. and when
21、E
How words came into being is unknown.All we assume is that some early men invented cortain sounds,in one way or another,to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things,so that they could talk with each other.Later they agreed upon certain signs,called letters,which could be put together to show those sounds,and which could be written down.Those sounds,whether spoken or written in letters,are called words.
The power of words,then,lies in their associations-the things they bring up to our minds.Words become filled with meaning for us by experience;and the longer we live,the more certain words bring back to us the happy and sad events of our past;and the more we read and learn,the more the number of words that mean something to us increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings.This clever use of words is what we call literary style.Above all,the real poet is a master of words.He can express his meaning in words which sing like music,and which by their position and association can move men to tears.We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use then correctly,or they will make our speech silly and common.
【1】We learn from the text that language might have begun with( )
A．expressions
B．actions
C．signs
D．sounds
【2】What is mainly discussed in Faragraph 2?
A．The ……of new words
B．The importance of old words
C．The relation of human experience with words
D．The gradual change and development of words
【3】In the last paragraph,what does the anthor suggest that we should do?
A．Use words skilfully
B．Make musical speeches
C．Learn poems by heart
D．Associate with listeners
22、“Did you hear what happened to Adam last Friday？” Lindsey whispers to Tori.
With her eyes shining，Tori brags，“You bet I did，Sean told me two days ago. ”
Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about？It just happened to be yours truly，Adam Freedman. I can tell you that what they are saying is（a）not nice and（b）not even true. Still，Lindsey and Tori aren't very different from most students here at Linton High School，including me. Many of our conversations are gossip（闲话）. I have noticed three effects of gossip：it can hurt people，it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction，and it can cause social pressures in a group.
An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually，gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups，trouble at home，even dropping out–that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is，the juicier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless，but cruel lies can cause pain.
If we know that gossip can be harmful，then why do so many of us do it？The answer lies in another effect of gossip：the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor（传言）can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don't. Similarly，hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group”. In other words，gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority（优越感 ）.
Gossip also can have a third effect：it strengthens unwritten，unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms，this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said，then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The dos and don'ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.
The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news，think about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story” might have.
【1】Why is a conversation given at the beginning of the passage？
A．To introduce a topic.
B．To present an argument.
C．To tell a story.
D．To clarify the writing purpose.
【2】What important negative effect does gossip have？
A．Breaking up relationships.
B．Embarrassing the listener.
C．Spreading information around.
D．Causing unpleasant experiences.
【3】Why do many people like to gossip？
A．It gives them a feeling of pleasure.
B．It helps them make more friends.
C．It makes them better at telling stories.
D．It enables them to meet important people
【4】Professor David Wilson thinks that gossip can
A．provide students with written rules
B．make people watch their own behaviors
C．force school to improve student handbooks
D．attract the police's attention to group behaviors
23、 Nursing is a popular choice for students who desire a practical and professional degree that will allow them to help people. Here are some best colleges for a degree in nursing.
Simmons College
Simmons College is a private women's college founded in Boston in 1899. Nursing is a topranking major at the college as well as the most popular. The average nursing graduate from Simmons makes $58,000 in their early career.
Villanova University
Villanova is a private research university located in Philadelphia. Nursing is a popular major, and students are offered an online degree as well. The average nursing graduate from Villanova makes $63,000 in their early career.
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
The UCLA School of Nursing is known for its excellent education provided by some leaders in the medical field. The fouryear programs allow students to focus on medical issues through classroom learning and clinical(临床的)training. Completion of the B. S.(理学士) degree in nursing prepares students for the National Council Licensing Examination or continuation of the master's or doctoral degrees at UCLA. A nursing degree from UCLA leads to positions in various hospitals, clinics and medical institutions, with the midcareer salary averaging $86,000.
Fairfield University
Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is a liberal arts university rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The School of Nursing offers established programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The B.S. programs equip students with skills and ethics (道德规范) to prepare them for the medical field. At most 10 students are taught in a class using the latest medical technology to provide a strong theorybased knowledge. Graduates of Fairfield find numerous employment opportunities within the field and earn an average starting salary of $62,000 and midcareer salary of $83,000.
【1】Where should Mary go for a degree in nursing if she is busy looking after children at home?
A．Simmons College.
B．Villanova University.
C．The UCLA School of Nursing.
D．Fairfield University.
【2】What do we know about the UCLA School of Nursing?
A．Its university fee is the highest.
B．It is devoted to the B.S. degree alone.
C．It provides theoretical and practical learning.
D．Its nursing students are only in demand in hospitals.
【3】What is special about Fairfield University?
A．It is the most promising university of all.
B．It provides numerous employment opportunities.
C．It focuses on programs at the graduate levels.
D．It has smallsized classes for nursing students.
24、 My brother belongs to a strange group known as birders. Together with his three friends who are likewise into the hobby of birding, they march on landfills, and hike through the wooded lands, each of them armed with a pair of binoculars (双筒望远镜), a digital camera, biscuits, and water. One of them carries a telescope which comes in handy in case they want to take a look at a bird up close.
Understandably, their clothing is light; their shoes are designed for comfort, and they never fail to bring with them hats. Moving at a slow pace, they go in search of birds. And, yes, they carry a field guide --- a manual for identifying birds.
It is interesting to note how my brother and his co-birders go through their hobby: first, they look for a bird (either with the naked eyes or with the help of their binoculars); when they find one, they identify it; they then write it down. In case they are unable to determine the bird’s identity, they search for it in the field guide. If the bird is not in the handbook, they take down notes, make a rough drawing representing the chief features of the bird, or even take a picture of it to be used as a future reference.
A device, called the National Geographic’s Handheld Birds Personal Digital Assistant, is available for those who plan to take up birding in North America. This handy device is a digital field guide containing more than one thousand five hundred visual representations of birds. It has a searchable database of over eight hundred North American bird species.
For those seriously considering birding as a hobby but having second thoughts for fear of catching the terrible bird flu, it is important to know that you can take up the hobby and be safe from the fatal disease if you strictly observe the slogan of birders worldwide: just watch, don’t catch.
【1】Which of the following is TRUE about birders?
A.Their clothing is light and they never bring hats with them.
B.They carry a telescope to have a close look at the birds.
C.After they find a bird, they usually put it into the cage.
D.They go to search for birds moving at a rapid pace.
【2】Why do birders take a field guide?
A.To take down notes.
B.To take pictures of birds.
C.To find the correct route.
D.To refer to information of birds.
【3】The device mentioned in Para. 4 can help birders_________.
A.look for birds
B.look at birds closely
C.make a drawing of birds
D.recognize different birds
【4】What should birders do if they want to be free from bird flu?
A.Avoid catching birds.
B.Keep away from birds.
C.Give up keeping birds.
D.Wear protective clothing.
25、Sometimes, life as a big sister just doesn't seem fair. I was five years old, and my sister Lisa was _______. Every time we do something that we are not _______to do, I get into more trouble. I can't _______ it anymore! So, I pack my things and decide to leave forever. My mother asks _______ I am running away and I tell her yes. She's not nearly as _______ by this as I feel she should be. She looks at me and says, "Are you going to Grandma Sylvia's?" I can't _______ she can figure this out. Without _______ her, I go out. I'm so _______ that I don't realize that my mother is about 20 metres behind me, following and _______ concerned citizens away.
________, I get to Grandma's apartment. Before I even knock, the door opens. My Grandma welcomes me but says I'm certainly not ________ there forever. And I realize my mother has called ________ and I have been betrayed. When my Grandma goes to get me some juice, my mother ________ and kindly asks why I have run away. After listening to my ________ , my mother says to me,“Sweetheart, if it's ________ for you to live with Lisa, tomorrow morning I will call the orphanage (孤儿院) and we will send her away." I ________ what an orphanage is. I start to cry, and I ________ her, “Don't send my sister away to an orphanage!" My mother reluctantly ________ that we will all go home and give it another try.
And in those years to come, Lisa and I will share laughter and tears. Sometimes, we will ________ . And to this day, when I turn to my mother, she always answers in the same way, “You had your ________, sweetheart."
【1】
A．stronger
B．younger
C．cleverer
D．calmer
【2】
A．qualified
B．prepared
C．trained
D．supposed
【3】
A．hide
B．stand
C．afford
D．use
【4】
A．when
B．how
C．if
D．why
【5】
A．excited
B．bored
C．moved
D．upset
【6】
A．expect
B．promise
C．believe
D．pretend
【7】
A．answering
B．greeting
C．informing
D．noticing
【8】
A．proud
B．focused
C．busy
D．popular
【9】
A．putting
B．taking
C．scaring
D．waving
【10】
A．Clearly
B．Suddenly
C．Finally
D．Naturally
【11】
A．living
B．learning
C．working
D．sitting
【12】
A．back
B．again
C．instead
D．ahead
【13】
A．finishes
B．arrives
C．stops
D．changes
【14】
A．complaints
B．speech
C．songs
D．report
【15】
A．convenient
B．hard
C．safe
D．dangerous
【16】
A．ask
B．forget
C．know
D．explain
【17】
A．blame
B．comfort
C．remind
D．beg
【18】
A．admits
B．agrees
C．recognizes
D．claims
【19】
A．fight
B．fear
C．apologize
D．chat
【20】
A．chance
B．point
C．dream
D．plan
26、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack 因为选课问题，与父母意见不同，发生冲突，情绪低落，写信向你求助。请给他写一封回信，帮他分析冲突原因，提出和解建议。
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