1、—When is the train leaving tomorrow?
—At 10:30. In order not to miss the train, let’s at 9:00.
A.set out
B.take off
C.lie down
D.run away
2、With the end-of-term examination drawing near, most students are studying under pressure at the moment. As teachers, the only thing we can do is help them relax.
A. extreme B. smelly
C. gradual D. exact
3、An old lady came _______ to the bus stop, only _______ the bus had gone.
A.to run; to find
B.running; to find
C.to run; finding
D.running; finding
4、The library needs ________, but it’ll have to wait until Sunday.
A. cleaning B. be cleaned
C. being cleaned D. to clean
5、The manager ________ for London for a business conference this afternoon. Can you get him to the airport?
A. is leaving B. left
C. have left D. was leaving
6、 herself with routine office work, she had no time to attend to her children.
A. Occupying B. Occupied
C. Being occupied D. To be occupied
7、I ______ have worried before I came to the new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.
A. mightn’t B. mustn’t
C. needn’t D. couldn’t
8、As I________ the school he was standing in the middle of the road holding out his stop sign.
A.visited
B.approached
C.passed
D.left
9、 ---How long do you think it’ll be _____ I can go back to work?
--- Well, you’ll be feeling much better by next weekend.
A. before B. when C. until D. that
10、I am _______ about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings.
A.enthusiastic
B.concerned
C.doubtful
D.cautious
11、Where_________a will, there is a way.
A.there had been
B.there is
C.there was
D.there will be
12、You can have some ________ about what I have said, but you had better follow my orders as closely as possible.
A. arrangement B. reservation
C. enthusiasm D. conscience
13、 of the money used up.
A. Three-five; are B. Three-fifths; have been
C. Three-fifths; has been D. Third-fifths; is
14、— Peter, this is Laura, a student from No. 2 Middle School.
—How do you do? I’m very delighted to make your _______.
A. acquaintance B. identity
C. apology D. security
15、—Kevin, time for the next destination!
—No hurry! Another 15 minutes and we _____ all the exhibition rooms of the museum.
A. am exploring B. have explored
C. will explore D. will have explored
16、It makes no difference to me ________ you go today or tomorrow.
A.whether
B.if
C.that
D.when
17、Climbing mountains was ________ (tire), so we all slept quickly.
A.tiring
B.tired
C.to tire
D.have tired
18、His parents died in the strong earthquake, and he was _____ by the old man.
A. grown up B. taken up
C. fed up D. brought up
19、________ on September 30th 2019, the film soon became a great hit.
A.Releasing
B.Released
C.Being Released
D.To release
20、You really don’t know what we while having military training on the campus.
A. went through B. went over
C. went up D. went down
21、He’s an old cobbler(修鞋匠) with a shop in the Marais, a historic area in Paris. When I took him my shoes, he at first told me: “I haven’t time. Take them to the other fellow on the main street; he’ll fix them for you right away.”
But I’d had my eye on his shop for a long time. Just looking at his bench loaded with tools and pieces of leather, I knew he was a skilled craftsman(手艺人). “No,” I replied, “the other fellow can't do it well.”
“The other fellow” was one of those shopkeepers who fix shoes and make keys “while-U-wait” — without knowing much about mending shoes or making keys. They work carelessly, and when they have finished sewing back a sandal strap(鞋带), you might as well just throw away the pair.
My man saw I wouldn’t give in, and he smiled. He looked at my shoes, had me write my name on one shoe with a piece of chalk and said, “Come back in a week.”
I was about to leave when he took a pair of soft leather boots off a shelf.
“See what I can do?” he said with pride. “Only three of us in Paris can do this kind of work.”
When I got back out into the street, the world seemed brand-new to me. He was something out of an ancient legend, this old craftsman with his way of speaking familiarly, his very strange, dusty felt hat, his funny accent from who-knows-where and, above all, his pride in his craft.
These are times when nothing is important but the bottom line, when you can do things any old way as long as it “pays”, when, in short, people look on work as a path to ever-increasing consumption(消费) rather than a way to realize their own abilities. In such a period it is a rare comfort to find a cobbler who gets his greatest satisfaction from pride in a job well done.
【1】Which of the following is true about the old cobbler?
A. He was equipped with the best repairing tools.
B. He was proud of his skills.
C. He was the only cobbler in the Marais.
D. He was a native Parisian.
【2】The underlined sentence “He was something out of an ancient legend.” shows that ______.
A. it was difficult to communicate with this man
B. the man was very strange
C. nowadays you can hardly find anyone like him
D. the man was too old
【3】According to the author, many people work just to ______.
A. make money B. realize their abilities
C. gain happiness D. gain respect
【4】This story wants to tell us that ______.
A. craftsmen make a lot of money
B. craftsmen need self-respect
C. whatever you do, do it well
D. people are born equal
22、 Taking your pulse during physical activity allows you to measure how hard you are exercising. You should exercise to stay within your target heart range.
Increasing your heart rate is a key part of exercise, but it is important that your heart rate is not too high or too low. If you are a beginner, you should also be able to breathe comfortably while exercising. This will ensure that you are exercising at a level that is safe and effective for your body.
The chart below illustrates target heart rate ranges for exercise based on the maximal heart rate for selected ages. Here are the steps for using the chart:
【1】Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Exercise intensity can be reflected by a person’s heart rate.
B.The faster your heart rate is, the more effective the exercise is.
C.Vigorous exercise will definitely present a threat to people’s safety.
D.The target exercise heart rate range for a 45-year-old is 90–149 BPM.
【2】A 34-year-old man is running and the number of pulses he takes for 15 seconds is 40.
His fitness coach had better tell him _____________.
A.“You are doing fine.” B.“You can run faster.”
C.“You should slow down a bit.” D.“You should drink some water.”
【3】What is the purpose of this passage?
A.To advise people to form a habit of taking their pulses while exercising.
B.To inform people of the target heart rate zone for those aged 60 and under.
C.To tell people the importance of maintaining moderate amount of exercise.
D.To show people how to measure heart rate to keep proper exercise intensity.
23、How many times have you started to make changes in your life, study a certain topic, or start a certain project, only to stop after a short while? 【1】 In order to achieve something, you need the driving force. So how to get it? Here are a few tips that can help you.
【2】
It is easier to display motivation (动力) in connection with short-term goals. When it comes to long-term goals, it is always hard to keep the motivation for a long period of time, unless you have strong determination. This is why it is wiser to start with small goals, which you can finish quite fast. After learning to awaken motivation and increase the ambition (抱负), you can proceed to bigger goals.
Make your goal very clear
【3】 The more specific it is, the easier it would be to focus on it and awaken the necessary motivation.
Make workable plans
With small steps that are easy to follow, insist on taking at least one step a day. This will give you confidence, making you believe the goal is within your reach. 【4】
Read encouraging quotes
I suggest that you read a few in the morning and again at night, before you go to sleep. 【5】 You can write down a few or save them in your phone.
So, what are you waiting for? If you want to make changes in your life you need to start them now, this very moment, and not tomorrow.
A.Awaken the motivation.
B.Start with small goals.
C.You may also read them at any other time of the day.
D.What is an inner driving force, and why do we need it?
E.Writing it down will help you describe it in clear and brief words.
F.It is mainly due to lack of an inner driving force.
G.When you see a goal as doable(可行的), it would be easier to become motivated and energetic.
24、The well received Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) is a melting pot of some of the world’s most outstanding and talented souls in the field of photography where recognition and publicity are gained by the winning entry. This is an open invitation. Join us and take part in the competition!
Our judges are all highly respected industry professionals,including gallery (画廊) owners, publishers,editors and famous photographers. Do not miss this rare opportunity to take part in this annual photo contest. Choose your best work, upload photos and give yourself a chance to compete for fame and more than $7,500 award!
Categories are in two sections: Professional and Non-Professional. Winners of each subcategory (子范畴) will be awarded with: Gold Star, Silver Star and Bronze Star awards.
●Early Deadline&Entry fee 23 December 2023 Non-Professional — Single image entry fee: $19 Professional — Single image entry fee: $24 | |
●Final Deadline &Entry fee 17 January 2024 Non-Professional — Single image entry fee: $24 Professional — Single image entry fee: $29 | |
● Frequently-asked questions: | Answers |
1.Can I enter one image into multiple categories? | Yes,you may enter the same image into as many categories as you want. Additional fee for next category is $10. |
2.Can I make changes to my entry after I have paid? | No, after payment has been made,entries cannot be edited. |
3.What should I do if I’m having problems uploading data? | Try to read the instructions on the entry form again. If you are unable to resolve the problem after reading the instructions, send an e-mail inquiry to info@ ndawards.net. |
【1】What do you think the text is?
A.An announcement.
B.An invitation
C.An advertisement.
D.An agreement.
【2】On Dec.12,what’s the cost for a professional to hand in an image to three categories?
A.$87.
B.$72.
C.$49.
D.$44.
【3】What should one do if he has problems uploading data?
A.Fill in the entry form again.
B.Interact with some of the judges.
C.Send an e-mail to info@ndawards.net.
D.Submit the entry to another category.
25、 Erik, an athletic child, lost his vision in his early teen. At first he_______to use a walking stick or learn Braille(盲文),_______he could do as well as any teenage. He finally came to accept his disability, though. He couldn’t play the same_______as he used to. But then he discovered wrestling, a sport_______sight wasn’t as important as touch and_______.Then,at 16,he discovered rock climbing was like wrestling in some ways. A wrestler and a rock climber_______information through touch. Rock climbing_______ mountain climbing, the greatest challenge of his life. Erik’s teammates say he isn’t different from a_______mountaineer. The major difference is that his strong upper body, flexibility and mental toughness make him a(n)_______climber.
Climbing Mount Everest was__________for every climber on every team. The reaction to the mountain air for Erik was the same as it was for his teammates:__________of oxygen causes the heart to beat slower, and the brain doesn’t__________as clearly as normal. In some ways, Erik had an advantage__________his teammates:as they got near the top, the vision of all climbers was__________.So at a certain altitude, all his teammates were like Erik--nearly__________.To climb Mount Everest is an achievement for any athlete. Erik showed his disability wasn’t as important as his ability.
【1】A.demanded B.decided C.refused D.promised
【2】A.insisting B.praying C.admitting D.appealing
【3】A.exercises B.games C.parts D.sports
【4】A.that B.where C.which D.whose
【5】A.thought B.hearing C.feel D.smell
【6】A.store B.receive C.exchange D.get
【7】A.led to B.resulted from C.depended on D.made out
【8】A.formal B.sighted C.determined D.successful
【9】A.optimistic B.special C.responsible D.perfect
【10】A.uneasy B.compulsory C.optional D.challenging
【11】A.short B.lack C.limit D.supply
【12】A.survive B.recover C.function D.refresh
【13】A.against B.over C.beyond D.with
【14】A.wasted B.broadened C.restricted D.improved
【15】A.blind B.dizzy C.hopeless D.dead
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容续写一段文字,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为80
A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to town. But it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village. On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.
The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these yours” “Yes, sir.” the farmer answered timidly(胆怯地). “Have you killed the man” “No, no, sir.” the farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man” “About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man” “No, sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet” “No, sir.” The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and sent him into prison. the officer wanted to trap the farmer into the confession(供认), but the farmer didn’t admit he was the murderer.
The officer was so angry that he asked the policeman to beat him up again.
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