1、After a heated discussion , an agreement ________ and the meeting ________ .
A.reached , came to an end
B.was reached , put an end to
C.arrived at , bring to an end
D.was arrived at , came to an end
2、Though having lived abroad for many years, a lot of Chinese still ________ the traditional customs.
A.perform
B.possess
C.observe
D.support
3、In the 1980s, the team ______ the international volleyball scene with several major world titles.
A.burst into
B.burst out
C.burst through
D.burst onto
4、The picture of the village _________ me of memories of our family trip.
A.called B.reminded C.remembered D.spoke
5、It is not the strongest of the species that survives,nor the most intelligent survives.It is that is most adaptable to change.
A. one B. that
C. the one D. this
6、The rocks under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. ________ where the ball would go wasn’t easy.
A.Knowing
B.Known
C.Having known
D.Being known
7、Would it ______ for the city authorities to further restrict parking?
A. make it B. make sense C. make out D. make up
8、The silence of the library was sometimes broken by an occasional cough or by the sound of pages _______.
A.turned
B.having turned
C.to be turned
D.being turned
9、---Have you worked out your plan?
---We have got a general idea of what we want, but nothing _____ at the moment.
A.ambiguous B.permanent C.concrete D.ambitious
10、—It is amazing that you have made a great number of friends.
—Friendship is valuable in our life, and I think a life ______has no friends is like a life without the sun.
A.who B.that C.what D.whose
11、---The guy standing at the bar is so handsome. Any idea who he is?
---He is the guy I you about.
A. had told B. would tell
C. was telling D. am telling
12、Most of the major cities of the world suffer________ traffic jam.
A.for
B./
C.to
D.from
13、The present system no longer meets the changing needs of our customers; we have to make a(n)______ management system.
A.contradictory B.flexible C.endless D.concrete
14、After talking with his father for about half an hour, he felt better and began to know how to ________ this kind of situation.
A. deal B. solve with C. handle D. settle down
15、—How is the result, doctor?
—Well, your health is ______ good, but you still have a few minor problems.
A.normally
B.generally
C.gradually
D.originally
16、It was with great joy _______ Tom received the news that his lost son had been found.
A.because B.which
C.since D.that
17、The Sahara Desert is almost _____ of the US.
A. as big B. the size
C. the area D. the same
18、________ you can sleep well, you will lose the ability to focus, plan and stay motivated after one or two nights.
A. Once B. If
C. Unless D. While
19、Jeff’s business was originally in size, but in the last few years he has expanded it by opening scores of chain stores across America.
A. desperate B. concrete
C. modest D. absolute
20、In our class, there' s a ________ that when it is somebody' s birthday, they bring in a cake for us all to share.
A. conversation B. tradition C. discussion
21、If you are interested to find a part time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library.
Teens of Distinction Program
The DC Public Library offers part time jobs for teens through the Teens of Distinction Program. Teens work 10-12 hours per week all year long, helping the library with important tasks and projects. The Teens of Distinction Program is now hiring! To apply, you have to:
● be a DC resident
● have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average
● be 16 to 18 years old
● be able to work 10-12 hours per week
● be able to work for DCPL for at least 9 months
Oh, and of course you have to impress us with your wonderful personality!
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
If you want to earn community service hours for school, Youth202 is a good choice.
Youth202 is a radio program created by youth and for youth. You can learn radio production skills, interview people around you, and help keep other teens to learn news, events, and anything else you think is important.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Every summer, teens can work here to help library customers organize books and learn lots of new skills, such as program planning, writing and media production.
On Friday, January 25 at 12:15 pm, the application for the 2014 SYEP will be open to teens between the ages of 14 and 21.
Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited this year, so teens are encouraged to apply early, and remember not to miss the deadline, Saturday, February 16.
【1】Working for the Teens of Distinction Program, teenagers will ___.
①become a DC resident
②work 10-12 hours per week
③work for DCPL for at least 9 months
④have a wonderful personality
A.③④
B.②③
C.①②③
D.①③④
【2】Who has the biggest chance to work for the 2014 SYEP?
A.A teenager who applies early.
B.A teenager who is popular.
C.A teenager who is smart.
D.A teenager who gets high grades in exams.
【3】The aim of the text is to ________.
A.introduce the DC Public Library
B.describe the job of library workers
C.offer teenager part time jobs in the DC Public Library
D.teach how to apply for parttime jobs
22、It sometimes feels difficult for some people to find out a proper way to express gratitude in daily life. 【1】 Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, offers advice about how to be thankful for the smallest of things—and how to be better at showing gratitude easily.
【2】 Make it a habit to put down the things that you’re thankful for. “Set up a timer. I like writing in my journal in the morning because that sets my day up best. Or do it on your phone. Make it as easy as possible,” says Costa.
Write a letter. Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank, says Costa. “Why are you grateful for that person? Think of a specific example when they helped you. Then send them a letter, an email. 【3】”
If you’re having trouble finding someone to thank, think small. “The smaller you start, the more you will start seeing things you’re grateful for.” says Costa. Say “【4】 You think, I’m going to write about this later in my gratitude journal. I’m so grateful to him.”
There’s a difference between saying “thanks to” and “thanks for.” “Make sure you are giving thanks to something and not for something.” says Moore. 【5】 Being grateful “to” something or someone indicates a direct relationship. It reminds you of your connection with and responsibility to that person or thing.
A.Start a gratitude journal.
B.Use your phone to record gratitude.
C.But experts say it doesn’t have to be so hard.
D.Or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them.
E.A bus driver stopped to make way for children to cross the road.
F.Being grateful “for” something can be a little vague (模糊的) or general.
G.A bus driver picks you up and he’s really nice or waits for a minute for you.
23、 The Z Hotel is in the heart of London’s West End and has comfortable accommodation in a contemporary design.
All rooms include handcrafted beds, 48-inch Samsung HD TVs with free Sky Sports and Movie channels, and free Wi-Fi. Each room also has under-bed storage for an overnight bag, and wall-mounted hanging space for clothing. The Z Hotel also offers wheelchair accessible rooms.
Continental breakfast is served in The Z Cafe every morning, including smoked salmon, fresh bread, fresh fruit salad and bacon rolls. A selection of salads, sandwiches and hot dishes are on offer throughout the day.
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Prince of Wales Theatre and Chinatown London, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Heathrow Airport can be reached directly from Piccadilly Circus Underground Station.
This is our guests,favorite part of London, according to independent reviews. This area is also great for shopping, with popular brands nearby: Apple, H&M, Zara, Burberry and Chanel.
The Z Hotel is rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other hotels in this city. Come and stay with us!
Most popular facilities:
◆ Luggage storage ◆ Heating ◆ Free Wi-Fi ◆ Air conditioning
◆ 24-hour front desk ◆ Daily maid service ◆ Parking ◆ Lift
Prices:
Room types | Prices | Options |
Double room—non-smoking | £179 | • Non-refundable(不退款) • Good Breakfast £ 9.50 |
Twin Room—non-smoking | £185 | • Non-refundable • Good Breakfast £ 9.50 |
Queen Room—disability access | £219 | • Pay at the hotel (no prepayment needed) • Good Breakfast included |
【1】When staying in this hotel, you will enjoy all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. free Wi-Fi B. a TV with some free channels
C. under-bed storage space D. airport pick-up service
【2】If a man in a wheelchair wants to stay in this hotel for two nights, he should pay ________.
A. £ 404 B. £ 358
C. £ 438 D. £ 370
【3】From the passage we can learn ________.
A. the hotel is close to Heathrow Airport
B. the hotel is good value for guests’ money
C. the hotel serves Chinese-style breakfast
D. there is a shop with popular brands in the hotel
24、The aging affects the human body in many ways. One of them is muscle loss (肌肉松弛) as we age. Scientists may not know exactly when muscles loss starts. 【1】. Here are the right ways to do it.
Equipment (设备) strength training
Equipment strength training is the best way to slowdown the process (过程) of muscle loss. Many gyms and health clubs have such muscle-building equipments as weights or running machines. 【2】. Therefore, if you are new to such kind of training, experts suggest you work with a trainer or physical fitness specialist to avoid injury.
Also listen to your body. If an exercise causes pain, stop immediately. After the pain goes away you can try the exercise again, but with a lower weight or speed.
No equipment strength training
You do not have to use special exercise equipment or go to a gym to do strength training. You can just use your own body weight. Such excises include push-ups, side jumps, jumping jacks or deep knee bends. 【3】.
Exercises that use body weight are usually safer for beginners. They can also be easier on the body, and you can do them anywhere.
Warm up
【4】. Cold muscles injure more easily than warm muscles. Walking for 5 to 10 minutes is enough to warm up your muscles.
【5】
Give your muscles time to recover. Experts say it is better to rest one full day between exercising each specific muscle group.
A.Have a break
B.The aging process can be stopped in many ways
C.They are great exercises to slow down muscle loss
D.Working with these equipments can be dangerous
E.Experts suggest warming up before strength training
F.You can slowly increase the weight as you get stronger
G.But what they do know is that it can be greatly slowed down
25、Ryder was born with a serious illness and has never been able to walk. When he started attending preschool, he had to be _______ to the end of the road in the _______ to wait for his school bus by his parents every day. As Ryder was unable to _______ for this bus if he was late like his schoolmates, he would have to wait for up to 15 minutes out in whatever _______ there was. Although his father had _______ a patio (露台) umbrella at the end of his driveway to provide some _______ from harsh weather, he still would get wet.
Then his father _______ for help on Facebook looking to see if someone might have an old bus hut (小屋). After the post, he was suggested to reach out to the _______ class at Westerly High School.
_______ , he sent an email to Dan McKena, who had been teaching construction technology at Westerly High School, asking if he’d be ________ in this kind of project. Delightfully, Dan ________ with an “absolutely” and then he worked hard on the hut with his students for weeks.
The hut made of wood was ________ enough to shelter both Ryder and one of his parents or a nurse comfortably and was finally ________ to the home six weeks later. Now, Ryder ________ it every day and his parents wait inside it every day while they await his returning home. He considers the hut ________ and does like to hang out in it from time to time.
【1】
A.pulled
B.walked
C.driven
D.pushed
【2】
A.car
B.wheelchair
C.bus
D.plane
【3】
A.dance
B.shout
C.rush
D.slip
【4】
A.vehicle
B.scene
C.weather
D.class
【5】
A.searched for
B.put up
C.taken over
D.found out
【6】
A.shelter
B.help
C.benefit
D.hope
【7】
A.fought
B.stood
C.cared
D.sought
【8】
A.art
B.construction
C.music
D.literature
【9】
A.Consequently
B.Obviously
C.However
D.Besides
【10】
A.interested
B.satisfied
C.strict
D.depressed
【11】
A.predicted
B.interrupted
C.delayed
D.responded
【12】
A.big
B.bright
C.heavy
D.light
【13】
A.fixed
B.borrowed
C.delivered
D.thrown
【14】
A.changes
B.designs
C.plays
D.uses
【15】
A.popular
B.fantastic
C.strange
D.flexible
26、请根据以下提示,用英语写一篇短文。
假如你是李华,你报名参加了本校举行的英语演讲比赛 (the English Speech Contest),并且进入了总决赛。而你在准备资料和比赛心态等方面遇到了困难。请你给你的外教Laura写一封信,寻求帮助。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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