1、—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
2、In Canada, I could get lots of information outside in the Student Activity, ________ impressed me most.
A.where
B.that
C.which
D.when
3、I heard that John was very hard to get along with, so I wonder _____ Sam got on so well with him.
A. how B. when
C. that D. what
4、Don’t worry. I am sure your missing glasses will _______ sooner or later.
A.turn up B.make up C.pick up D.draw up
5、Mr. Li Jiacheng is considered one of the most successful businessmen in the world. And, he regards himself as the ________ of the times.
A.instructor B.expert C.favorite D.admirer
6、Up to now, the program thousands of children who would otherwise have died.
A.would save
B.saves
C.had saved
D.has saved
7、He glanced through the guide book, ___________ only those pages __________.
A. reading, concerned B. to read, concerned
C. having read, concerning D. reading, concerning
8、Mother told her son to keep __________ how much money he had spent.
A. a record B. the record
C. a record from D. a record of
9、The result of his experiment led to the conclusion______ ice will decrease when it melts.
A./ B.what C.which D.that
10、She can’t ________ the difference between the two words.
A.say
B.speak
C.talk
D.tell
11、Tu Youyou went to Hainan ,in________ malaria was more common, to study malaria patiences.
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.whom
12、The reason ____he was late was ____he had taken a wrong bus.
A. why; because B. for; because of
C. why; that D. for; that
13、The book is a complete introduction ________ all the best Indian films.
A.in B.on C.to D.about
14、Jerry didn't ________ his primary school classmate Mary until he listened to her self-introduction.
A.explore
B.publish
C.recognize
D.reflect
15、If you look the right way, you ___________see that the whole world is a garden.
A.can B.must C.dare D.should
16、 It takes ______ diligence to learn all the subjects well. It takes brains, too.
A.other than
B.less than
C.more than
D.rather than
17、In the dark street, there wasn’t a single person _____ she could turn for help.
A.that
B.who
C.from whom
D.to whom
18、—Is the new job a real challenge for him?
—Well, ______ difficulties he meets, I believe he will never lose heart.
A.whenever
B.however
C.whichever
D.whatever
19、—Never say never, and you’ll make it.
—That’s it. .
A.I can’t agree with it. B.You’ve got a point there.
C.You’ve got me there. D.Action speaks louder than words.
20、 This ______ of culture between Europeans and the Romany led to many nations taking action against them, even banning Romany groups from entering.
A. collision B. switch
C. surplus D. dimension
21、
Consumer expert Sue Hayward’s sensible finance tips and advice | ||
Money Talk | ||
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Started planning this year’s getaway? The collapse of holiday giant Thomas Cook shows how booking with big companies is no guarantee your trip will go to plan. Here are the best ways to protect your holiday and your cash. Package protection: Package holidays offer better protection than booking all the bits of your trip separately. This needn’t mean buying an off-the-peg package. Book a flight with any other part of your trip, like a hotel or car hire, at the same time and it counts as a package. With packages you get ATOL protection. This travel industry scheme means your money back if your airline or holiday company go out of business. Companies offering ATOL protection should have details on their website, but check on the Civil Aviation Authority website. www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection Flight details: There’s no automatic ATOL protection on flight-only deals. But if your airline goes out of business you can usually claim back the cost on your travel | insurance, along with any other expenses, like an extra night in a hotel. If you don’t have travel insurance, you can claim a refund through your credit card company, if you paid this way. Cruises and coach trips: For cruise, coach or rail-based holidays, look for ABTA protection which covers UK tour operators and travel agents. Before booking look for the ABTA logo and membership number, and double check this on the ABTA website. www.abta.com | |
SUE’S TIPS: Buy travel insurance when booking your holiday. It means cancellation cover if you or a family member is seriously ill. Shop around for travel insurance, though, as you don’t have to buy it from your holiday company. Use your credit card for extra protection. If you pay for anything over £100 on it, you can ask your card company for a refund if things go wrong. |
【1】By “an off-the-peg package”, the author most probably refers to a package ________.
A.not including insurance
B.that is ready-made
C.that can be sold separately
D.tailored for a group
【2】From Sue’s guide, we can learn that ________.
A.it is safer to book with big holiday companies
B.package travellers can enjoy ATOL protection
C.ABTA protection covers travel agents mainly in Europe
D.it is cheaper to buy travel insurance from a travel agency
【3】A couple in their seventies living in London, UK can ________.
A.rent a carpet cleaner from a Library of Things for free
B.get a refund of £99.99 on their credit card for a broken couch
C.enjoy a Sunday dinner at Hungry Horse pubs for less than £5 each
D.choose to play golf in council-run courses costing from £10 each time
【4】Which of the following best advertises the column?
A.Holiday in, money out.
B.Tips and trips.
C.Save with Sue, live to the full.
D.Talk till you book.
22、Taj Mahal, India
Standing on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal (239 feet) stands for love. The name “Taj Mahal” was from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The purity of the white walls, the beautiful decoration, and precious gemstones make a visit to the Taj Mahal unforgettable. However, it is the love behind this outstanding building that has given a life to it.
Eiffel Tower, France
You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower on the River Seine. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 feet); when it was completed at, the end of the nineteenth century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
Cologne Cathedral, Germany
Cologne Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church, is located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features huge twin towers that stand 515 feet tall. The cathedral was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site (联合国教科文组织世界遗产) in 1996.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia. With its 5 lotus-like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is a very beautiful sight. Built in the 12th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see for any visitor to Cambodia. It's best to arrange your tour of the park with a reliable agency and guide who'll be able to help buy the admission pass and arrange your transport. Some can also explain the history of the temples, but taking a guidebook is also helpful.
【1】If you are a tourist who is fond of romantic stories, you'd better travel to ________.
A.Angkor Wat, Cambodia
B.Taj Mahal, India
C.Eiffel Tower, France
D.Cologne Cathedral, Germany
【2】How is the Eiffel Tower different from the rest sites?
A.It's located in Europe.
B.It's near a river.
C.It's the tallest.
D.It has the longest history.
【3】What do we know about Angkor Wat?
A.It is an abandoned ancient temple in Cambodia.
B.It became a UNESCO World Heritage. site in the 12th century.
C.It is free to visit it with a guidebook.
D.It will be easy to visit this site with a guide.
23、Growing mushrooms(蘑菇) is probably the easiest thing you can do if you are new to mushroom growing.Mushroom growing is becoming more and more common as restaurants are creating more dishes that include mushrooms.
Mushroom growing is easy.To start with you need to have a growing space where you are going to grow these mushrooms.It does not have to be too big enough for you to grow as many mushrooms as you need.When you have found the space that is perfect for you, you can start to research what kind of mushrooms you want to grow.There are hundreds of kinds to choose from but not all mushrooms are edible, which is an important fact you need to remember before you start.Don’t grow mushrooms you can’t use or sell.
When you figure out what kind of mushrooms you want to grow, you can make some preparations.Sometimes you need to hire some workers to help you if you have a large mushroom farm, or if you are trying to start a professional mushroom growing business.Trying to start a business by yourself can be stressful.If you don’t have time to take care of everything yourself, to hire a worker is the best bet.
After you have started the mushroom growing, you should regularly check and make sure that your mushrooms are growing properly and that they are not being attacked by any pesticides(杀虫剂) or any other animals that are potentially dangerous for them.That is the worst situation of mushroom growing.Protect your mushroom farm well with a fence or a gate so that only you and your workers can get in an out.
Mushroom growing is not difficult and is a really easy way to get started in the field of farming.You will possibly supply some of the great chefs(厨师) of the world with high-quality mushrooms that will be enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.
【1】Many people are beginning to plant mushrooms probably because _______.
A.they are too common
B.they look very beautiful
C.there are more restaurants
D.they are in great need
【2】The underlined word “edible” (in paragraph 2) probably means “________”.
A.easy to find
B.expensive to buy
C.suitable to eat
D.difficult to grow
【3】Which of the following is the right order of planting mushrooms?
a.Choose the suitable mushrooms.
b.Protect your mushrooms well.
c.Find some people to help you.
d.Start to grow mushrooms.
e.Find a place to plant mushrooms.
A.b, d, a, e, c
B.e, a, c, d, b
C.e, c, a, b, d
D.d, c, b, a, e
【4】What is the main topic of the passage?
A.It is easy to grow mushrooms.
B.You should hire other people to help you.
C.Growing mushrooms is not easy.
D.Tips for mushroom growing
24、Earthquakes are a natural disaster—except when they're man-made. The oil and gas industry has forcefully used the technique known as hydraulic fracturing (水力压裂法) to destroy sub-surface rock and liberate the oil and gas hiding there. But the process results in large amounts of chemical-filled waste water. Horizontal drilling (水平钻孔) for oil can also produce large amount of natural, unwanted salt water. The industry deals with this waste water by pumping it into deep wells.
On Monday, the US Geological Survey published for the first time an earthquake disaster map covering both natural and “induced” quakes. The map and a report show that parts of the central United States now face a ground-shaking disaster equal to the famously unstable terrain (不稳定地形) of California.
“Some 7 million people live in places easily attacked by these man-made quakes, ”the USGS said. The list of places at highest risk of man-made earthquakes includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio and Alabama. Most of these earthquakes are relatively small, in the range of magnitude (震级) 3, but some have been more powerful, including a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in 2011 in Oklahoma that was connected to waste water filling.
Scientists said they do not know if there is an upper limit on the magnitude of man-made earthquakes; this is an area of active research. Oklahoma has had prehistoric earthquakes as powerful as magnitude 7.
It's not immediately clear whether this new research will change industry practices, or even whether it will surprise anyone in the areas of newly supposed danger. In Oklahoma, for example, the natural rate of earthquakes is only one or two a year, but there have been hundreds since hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with the waste water filling, became common in the last ten years.
【1】What kind of human activities can cause earthquakes?
A.The man-made produced waste water in the factories.
B.The process of digging deep wells in those poor areas.
C.The advanced techniques used to deal with waste water.
D.The oil or gas industry's work connected with the earth.
【2】What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Man-made.
B.Reduced.
C.Newly-built.
D.Controlled.
【3】How did the author feel towards the present situation?
A.Concerned.
B.Neutral.
C.Indifferent.
D.Cautious.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.Natural Earthquakes in America Are Disappearing Now
B.7 Million Americans at Risk of Man-Made Earthquakes
C.Time for Oil and Gas Industry Change Their Working Practice
D.More Often Earthquakes as Powerful as Magnitude 7 in America
25、 As is known to all, most stories of kindness do not begin with formerly drug-addicted celebrity (名人) bad boys. ______ does.
When this ______ took place, I was accompanying my grandmother at a huge garden party. ________, Robert Downey Jr., in a nice cream-colored suit, came in. I pointed out this big movie star to grandma ______, but she was far more interested in piling her paper plate with cheese.
As my 80-year-old grandmother rose for the ____ after the party, she fell into a wheelchair ramp (踏板) nearby. The sharp ramp ______ her leg open and it was bleeding.
I should have quickly taken control of the ______ —but due to my blood faint, I didn't. Luckily, Robert Downey Jr. _______
He called an ambulance immediately, and asked someone to ______ a blanket. He took off his suit and ______ his suit around her leg. The cream color turned dark red. Robert surely knew how to speak to her, ______ , distract her. He stayed with my grandmother until the ambulance came, ______ her hand and telling her she was breaking his ______ by leaving so early. I hurried into the ambulance without a word, feeling too shy to thank him.
Some 15 years after that garden party, and five years since he'd been set free from prison for possession of drugs in his car, I came across Robert in a fancy restaurant. I was ______ to respect people's privacy and never ______ someone having a meal. But on this clay, I decided to ______ the code.
“I don't have any ______ if you remember this. . . "and I told him the story. “I just wanted to tell you that it was simply the kindest act I've ever ______ .”
It's never too ______ to express our appreciation for kindness which lies in everyone, even a celebrity bad boy. ______, appreciation itself is a sort of kindness.
【1】A.Mine B.His C.Hers D.Yours
【2】A.party B.kindness C.accident D.story
【3】A.Slowly B.Expectedly C.Suddenly D.Interestingly
【4】A.excitedly B.surprisingly C.fortunately D.successfully
【5】A.garden B.wheelchair C.star D.exit
【6】A.tore B.broke C.cut D.pushed
【7】A.situation B.blood C.crowd D.injury
【8】A.got across B.turned up C.got ready D.calmed down
【9】A.buy B.rent C.lend D.fetch
【10】A.tied B.covered C.placed D.pulled
【11】A.instead B.for example C.otherwise D.or rather
【12】A.shaking B.waving C.holding D.pressing
【13】A.schedule B.heart C.promise D.mind
【14】A.persuaded B.born C.raised D.forced
【15】A.bother B.talk to C.stare at D.upset
【16】A.abandon B.set C.follow D.improve
【17】A.idea B.trouble C.doubt D.interest
【18】A.called for B.witnessed C.heard of D.performed
【19】A.embarrassing B.careful C.late D.strange
【20】A.However B.After all C.Therefore D.On the contrary
26、假如你是李华,你的朋友王涛来信说他很不喜欢看报纸。请你给他写封回信,告诉他读报纸是一个非常好的习惯,建议他应该养成读报的习惯。内容要点如下:
1.报纸在我们的生活中很重要,看报能获得国内外最新消息。
2.报纸能丰富我们的生活,上面有...。
3.对我们学英语的人来说,看类似《中国日报》这样的英文报纸。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Wang Tao,
I’m glad to hear from you. In your letter you said that you didn't like reading newspapers now......