微信扫一扫
随时随地学习
随时随地学习
1、Urban congestion would greatly be relieved if the ______ charged on public transport were more reasonable.
A．prices
B．tickets
C．fees
D．fares
2、I hear our teacher will be back ______ three weeks.
A．at
B．in
C．for
D．after
3、No one except Jack and Tom________ the way.
A．know
B．knows
C．is knowing
D．are known
4、The _______ boy was last seen _______ near the East Lake.
A．missing; playing
B．missing; play
C．missed; played
D．missed; to play
5、We were most impressed ______ your speech at yesterday’s meeting.
A.in B.to C.with D.for
6、My parents thought it was _________for a boy to be interested in ballet.
A.accessible B.abnormal C.impolite D.acute
7、— It was careless of you to have left the house without turning off the gas.
— My god! _______.
A.So were you B.So was I C.So did I D.So I did
8、“The day of my birthday ________soon, Dad. What gift will you give to me this time?” Tom asked his father excitedly.
A．is coming
B．came
C．was coming
D．has come
9、According to a study ______ in the magazine Science, the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many sea animals.
A．publishing
B．published
C．having published
D．to publish
10、He insisted that the problem discussed at the meeting ________ right away.
A. be carried out
B. was carried out
C. would be carried out
D. was to carry out
11、Running is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track.
A. breaks B. blocks
C. bonds D. beats
12、She had a bad cold, but luckily began to _______ soon.
A．recover B．control
C．lose D．reduce
13、Johnny’s uncle promises that the
boy get a nice present on Christmas Eve.
A. should B. must
C. can D. shall
14、—Ouch! You hurt me.
—I'm sorry. But I ________ any harm. I ________ to drive a rat out.
A.don't mean; am trying
B.didn't mean; tried
C.haven't meant; tried
D.didn't mean; was trying
15、After the actor was caught taking drugs, all the scenes in which he appeared in the film were___.
A.cut out B.cut down C.cut up D.cut off
16、We waited for them to give us the ________ to move.
A．symbol
B．signal
C．sign
D．mark
17、To help friends, you should help others the way _______ you have been helped.
A.that B.when C.which D.why
18、The contract guarantees you ________ the damage by fire or flood.
A． against B． by
C． with D． for
19、The disadvantage of the popularity of cars is ________ it brings about so much air pollution.
A．that
B．what
C．/
D．which
20、Feeling the need to change, Leah star ted playing with future possibilities by exploring her interests and ______ new capabilities.
A.deserving B.confirming C.developing D.grasping
21、In the world of Chinese archaeology (考古学), a sign of a dig's importance is the sight of Zhou Mingsheng at work. A field technician who has worked at archaeological sites all around China. Master Zhou is credited with the gentlest touch in his profession. Born into a farming family, he is a “national-level craftsman” with a talent for using simple tools to get relics (遗物) that would crumble in other hands, says his current boss, Wang Xu, director of an archaeological site at Shuanghuaishu, a Neolithic (新石器时代的) settlement near the Yellow River in the central province of Henan.
It is not beauty that attracts visitors to Shuanghuaishu. At 5, 300 years old, the settlement is the work of a culture too simple to have left behind many buried treasures. The single most precious find, to date, is a finger-length sculpture of a silkworm. Nor is the setting lovely: an area surrounded by deafening insects, between a highway and two power stations. Rather, the site's importance is historical. For since the birth of Chinese archaeology in the 1920s, it has been inseparable from claims that China has the oldest unbroken civilisation on Earth.
Leading archaeologists say that the site has the right combination of location, age and distinctive cultural elements to be the capital of an early Chinese kingdom. That would make it a bridge between China's written history and the era of the Yellow Emperor, who is said to rule over these central plains almost 5,000 years ago, though many foreign scholars doubt his existence. Chinese media call the site proof of China's 5,000 years of history.
Foreigners complain about a lack of written records, Mr Wang notes. Perhaps they are missing symbols that will one day be understood, for instance in patterned pottery. Outsiders "can't keep using Western standards to apply to Chinese ruins," he argues.
【1】What does the underlined word “crumble” in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Result.
B．Break.
C．Wait.
D．Shine.
【2】Why does Shuanghuaishu attract visitors?
A．It is of great historical significance.
B．It has various precious treasures.
C．It has appealing scenery.
D．It is easily accessible.
【3】What is Mr Wang's attitude towards foreigners' view?
A．Ambiguous.
B．Tolerant.
C．Disapproving.
D．Sympathetic.
【4】What might be the best title for the text?
A．Chinese history amazes the world
B．Chinese archaeology catches on
C．China follows its tradition
D．China digs its past
22、 It was the summer of 1965. DeLuca, then 17, visited Peter Buck, a family friend. Buck asked DeLuca about his plans for the future. “I’m going to college，but I need a way to pay for it” DeLuca recalls saying, “Buck said ‘You should open a sandwich shop.’”
That afternoon, they agreed to be partners. And they set a goal: to open 32 stores in ten years. After doing some research, Buck wrote a check for $1,000. DeLuca rented a storefront (店面) in Connecticut, and when they couldn't cover their startup costs，Buck kicked in another $1,000.
But business didn't go smoothly as they expected. DeLuca says, “After six months，we were doing poorly, but we didn't know how badly, because we didn't have any financial controls.” All he and Buck knew was that their sales were lower than their costs.
DeLuca was managing the store and going to the University of Bridgeport at the same time. Buck was working at his day job as a nuclear physicist in New York. They'd meet Monday evenings and brainstorm ideas for keeping the business running. “We convinced ourselves to open a second store. We figured we could tell the public. ‘We are so successful，we are opening a second store.’” And they did—in the spring of 1966. Still, it was a lot of learning by trial and error.
But the partners' learnasyougo approach turned out to be their greatest strength. Every Friday, DeLuca would drive around and hand-deliver the checks to pay their suppliers. “It probably took me two and a half hours and it wasn't necessary, but as a result, the suppliers got to know me very well, and the personal relationships established really helped out.” DeLuca says.
And having a goal was also important. “There are so many problems that can get you down. You just have to keep working toward your goal.” DeLuca adds.
DeLuca ended up founding Subway Sandwich, the multimilliondollar restaurant chain.
【1】DeLuca opened the first sandwich shop in order to____.
A.support his family
B.pay for his college education
C.help his partner expand business
D.do some research
【2】Which of the following is TRUE of Buck？______
A.He put money into the sandwich business.
B.He was a professor of business administration.
C.He was studying at the University of Bridgeport.
D.He rented a storefront for DeLuca.
【3】What can we learn about their first shop？_______
A.It stood at an unfavorable place.
B.It lowered the prices to promote sales.
C.It made no profits due to poor management.
D.It lacked control over the quality of sandwiches.
【4】What contributes most to their success according to the author？_______
A.Learning by trial and error.
B.Making friends with suppliers.
C.Finding a good partner.
D.Opening chain stores.
23、 It was only after her death from Bright's disease on May 15, 1886 that Emily Dickinson enjoyed recognition for her poetic accomplishme. A limited volume of her works appeared in 1890, but it was Thomas H. Johnson's release of her complete body of poetry that made her works receive real acclaim. He published 1,775 of her poems in 1955 in a volume entitled The Poems of Emily Dickinson.
Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, MA in 1830. The Dickinson family was well known in the community for their contribution to politics and education. Dickinson lived most of her life with her grandfather who was famous for having founded the Amherst Academy in 1814 and later Amherst College in 1821.
Emily Dickinson led a reclusive life, but her childhood was a happy one. She had the privilege of being educated at some of the most outstanding women schools in her time and devoted herself to reading all kinds of books.
It was during her college years that Emily started writing. Some of her poems were published with the help of her female friends. However, the first serious attempt at having her poems published failed for her being rejected by The Atlantic magazine. This led the self-conscious poetess to believe that the public would never care for her works, and thus she never attempted to have any of her works published again. After the Civil War, Dickinson withdrew from society and had little contact outside of Amherst.
Dickinson was very concerned with the subject of nature. Her writings are complex, and for many years scholars have searched for romantic inspiration, but have not yet understood her works. What is clear, however, is that her works can't just simply describe something in terms of a narrative style.
Without doubt, Dickinson's works have greatly influenced and continue to influence modern poetry. In her time, her writing style was unique given that it included the use of dashes and capitalized nouns. None of her works rhymed, and she used unusual comparisons when referring to events and situations. This unconventional method of writing has made her one of the most innovative poets of the 19th century.
【1】Which of the following best explains "acclaim" underlined in the first paragraph?
A.Approval. B.Enthusiasm. C.Reference. D.Apology.
【2】What did Dickinson do during her childhood?
A.She practiced writing with the help of her friends.
B.She passed her poems to magazines.
C.She spent much time on politics and education.
D.She studied in good schools.
【3】What do we know about Dickinson's poems?
A.They are easy for readers to understand.
B.They make much difference to modern poetry.
C.They inspire modern naturalists to study nature.
D.They rhyme well and include many comparisons.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.Causes of Emily Dickinson's Failure
B.Features of Emily Dickinson's Poems
C.A Brief Introduction to Emily Dickinson and Her Works
D.Reasons for Emily Dickinson's Becoming World Famous
24、Across the world lie cultures, each different from the next. Many of these cultures have medical treatments that have worked, or assisted in the relief of illnesses. The treatments may be strange, but some are wonderful and might make a big difference to something in your life.
Coconut The Fat Fighter
Coconut oil is believed to be a trick that can help slim your waist in no time. This was discovered by the natives of Sri Lanka. Coconut oil contains MCFAs, which motivate the liver to go into fat-burning mode at a rate that is 50% faster than usual.
Ginger For The Heart
Indonesian people believe the use of ginger connects with the lower production of triglycerides (甘油三酸酯). There are studies that prove that the Indonesian people are living a heart-healthy lifestyle with all that ginger.
Mustard Baths To Relieve Muscles
In England, mustard baths are used to relieve tight and painful muscles. For a mustard bath: take 2 cups of Epsom salts, 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of dry mustard, then pour the mixture into your bath. Mix the water and bathe in it for at least 20 minutes.
Acupuncture For Headache Relief
Acupuncture has been around for centuries. Today, over 80 million Chinese people engage in acupuncture for headache relief. The method relaxes the scalp(头皮) which in turn relieves the pain nerves that have been overworked.
【1】What is recommended for losing weight?
A．Coconut.
B．Ginger.
C．Mustard.
D．Acupuncture.
【2】What is special about a mustard bath?
A．It is friendly to your heart.
B．It has a complex process.
C．It can relieve your headache.
D．It makes your muscles relaxed.
【3】In which column can we probably read this passage?
A．Opinion.
B．Health.
C．Nature.
D．Business.
25、 University was a new experience for me. I had grown up in a small seaside town in the south of England, and suddenly I was _______together with people of my age from all over the country. People were speaking in _______that I had only ever heard on TV, and sometimes using words that I had _______heard before.
I had only been at university for about a week when I _______David Pitman, from Blackburn in the north of England. We _______that we both played tennis, and arranged to meet up one afternoon for a _______.
I went to the sports hall at the time we'd _______, and went into the changing rooms. David was already there, and I could see that he wasn't very _______. He was searching anxiously for something inside his bag. He looked up at me as I _______.
“I've ________my keks,” he said. “You haven't got any, have you?” ________I had no idea what he was talking about. Tennis balls? Shorts? Trainers? What? I said: “Sorry?” David repeated: “Have you got any ________keks with you?”
Of course, I could have asked him what the word meant, ________I was too embarrassed and didn't want to offend (冒犯) him. David saw the ________on my face, and said: “You know — keks. Shorts. Tennis shorts.”
Now I ________, and luckily, I did have some ________in my bag. I lent them to him, we ________, and he won. Then we went to get a ________. The woman at the canteen asked me what I wanted. “I'd like a Black Beauty, please,” I said. (Where I ________, that's cola and ice cream.) “What on earth is that?” said the woman. I ________knew how she felt.
【1】A.respected B.accepted C.thrown D.remembered
【2】A.smiles B.accents C.silence D.public
【3】A.always B.never C.ever D.sometimes
【4】A.visited B.helped C.met D.phoned
【5】A.guessed B.hoped C.discovered D.admitted
【6】A.game B.report C.meeting D.discussion
【7】A.given B.wished for C.recorded D.agreed on
【8】A.nervous B.happy C.friendly D.angry
【9】A.stood up B.set out C.turned back D.walked in
【10】A.washed B.collected C.forgotten D.sold
【11】A.Gradually B.Finally C.Suddenly D.Fortunately
【12】A.new B.spare C.free D.common
【13】A.and B.so C.but D.or
【14】A.joy B.pain C.look D.concern
【15】A.understood B.promised C.decided D.believed
【16】A.balls B.shoes C.shorts D.T-shirts
【17】A.showed B.played C.studied D.shared
【18】A.drink B.picture C.review D.message
【19】A.go to B.dream of C.come from D.travel around
【20】A.especially B.recently C.hardly D.immediately
26、你最近又读了古代寓言故事《守株待兔》, 从中学到了很多生活哲理, 你打算把这则寓言故事分享给你的外国朋友John, 希望他们能对中国文化有更多的了解, 同时能从中学到一些人生的道理。要点包括：
1. 对故事的简要介绍；
2. 你从中悟出的人生哲理；
3. 你的希望……
注意：
1. 词数80左右。
2. 开头已给出, 不计入总词数。
参考词汇：树桩stump；锄头hoe；讽刺satirize
Dear John,
Glad to hear from you. I'd like to tell you something about a moral fable I recently read.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
邮箱： 