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1、“What?!” I felt nervous and I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just ______ start.
A.can’t B.didn’t C.wouldn’t D.doesn’t
2、Which of the following sentence is CORRECT？
A．Facing with the evidence, he had no choice but to admit his crime.
B．Albert is said to study abroad, but I don’t know what country he studied in.
C．Since you have seen both fighters, who you think will win?
D．I don’t know whom I should approach about the matter.
3、The autobiography(自传) of the happiest man would not be a record of sensational or exciting experiences, but ________ composed of simple and plain incidents or routines.
A.it is B.which is C.one that D.one
4、--- Tony, may I borrow your car this afternoon?
--- Sorry. _______.
A. It’s repaired
B. It has been repaired
C. It’s being repaired
D. It had been repaired
5、—Reading is the best way to kill time on the train.
—________ I never go traveling without a book.
A．You are joking.
B．I don’t think so.
C．That’s true.
D．Don’t mention it.
6、Doctors always advise us ________ plenty of water to stay healthy.
A. to drink B. drink
C. drinking D. drunk
7、The girl has a great interest in sports and ___ badminton classes twice a week over the past 2 years.
A. takes B. took
C. is taking D. has been taking
8、Villagers here depend on the fishing industry, ___ there won’t be much work.
A. where B. which
C. by which D. without which
9、---What are you mailing， Ryan？
---A textbook________a new method of teaching physics． I want my friends to take a look at it.
A.is based on B.based on C.basing on D.which based upon
10、— Is Lang Lang going to perform at Art Center this Friday?
— Yes. It ________ be him. He has been here for three days.
A．might
B．must
C．mustn’t
D．may
11、We promise that ________ attends the party will have a chance to have a photo taken with the movie star.
A．who
B．whom
C．whoever
D．whomever
12、_____ you have any further questions, please contact us at the address above.
A.Would B.Should C.Could D.Will
13、Our core interests will be better safeguarded ________ CNS Shandong, China’s second aircraft earner, is in service.
A.as though B.if only C.even if D.now that
14、My mind wasn’t on what he was saying so I’m afraid I _____ half of it.
A. was missing B. had missed
C. will miss D. missed
15、My adviser recommended that I ________ advanced literature because l like English and I’m good at it.
A．sign up for
B．signed up for
C．had signed up for
D．has signed up for
16、________the problems they’ve faced, they are happy with the life they lead.
A．In terms of
B．Regardless of
C．Rather than
D．So long as
17、The top ten competitors will have the opportunity to compete in the second round, _______ they will be required to deliver a speech on a given topic.
A．which
B．what
C．where
D．that
18、The fire started on the second floor and it wasn't long ______ the whole building was burned down.
A. while B. when
C. after D. before
19、Mr. Smith stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one ________.
A．blamed
B．blaming
C．to blame
D．to be blamed
20、The population of China is larger than ________ of the United States.
A. this B. that
C. these D. those
21、I was sitting at my desk when another graduate student in my lab approached me. “Can you help?” he asked. His experiment wasn’t working and he desperately needed help. I was then a fifth year PhD student, and I took pride in being the senior member of the lab, whom everyone looked up to. But that also meant I was the one everyone turned to for help - which ate away hours, days, and sometimes weeks that I could have spent on my own research.
There were many reasons I had a hard time saying no to such pleas（恳求）. I was new to the United States for graduate school. I found it difficult to make new friends and discover activities I enjoyed. So 1 spent a huge chunk of my time in the lab, with my lab-mates serving as my primary source of social connection. I feared that if I brushed them off, I’d lose their favor.
But the extra responsibilities came at a cost. I had to work extra hours to catch up with my own work, and I often made sacrifices to my personal life.
It wasn’t until my wife gave birth to our first child that I realized how thin I had stretched myself - and how misguided my priorities were. While she lay in a hospital bed in the early stages of labor, I sat nearby hunched（伏首前倾的）over my laptop finishing up a work report Hours later, after hearing my daughter’s first cry and watching her tiny fingers grab tightly onto mine, it dawned on me: I should have been fully present during my daughter’s birth. I was clearly spending too much time working if my job had intruded（侵入）into one of life’s most precious moments.
From then on, 1 decided to spend more time with my family by paring down my work tasks and carefully considering each request for help. I still enjoyed collaborating with others, but I prioritized mutually beneficial tasks or those my manager asked me to take on, rather than accepting everything that came my way.
I noticed many benefits: no longer working overtime, more family time, and improved work performance. I was also pleased to discover that “Sorry, I’d love to help but I have a deadline coming up” is an acceptable response to a request for assistance.
It’s hard to say “no” to those you work with. But I’ve learned that sometimes that’s the best course of action to avoid an excessive workload and lead a freer and happier life.
【1】Why did the author find it difficult to refuse the requests of his lab-mates?
A．He was afraid to be left out by them.
B．He wanted to earn their respect.
C．He was the senior member of the lab.
D．He had once received help from them.
【2】What did the author realize after his daughter’s birth?
A．He was guilty for his absence when she was born.
B．His wife had sacrificed a lot for the family.
C．He should have balanced work and life better.
D．He should work harder due to the increased responsibilities.
【3】Which of the following is closes in meaning to the underlined phrase “paring down” in paragraph 5?
A．Putting aside.
B．Cutting down.
C．Getting familiar with.
D．Keeping track of.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．Enjoying family life.
B．Giving priority to family.
C．Giving and taking.
D．Learning to say “no”.
22、
broccoli
When served cauliflower or broccoli, some kids turn away in annoyance. Don’t blame them—a new study suggests specific enzymes(酶) in saliva(唾液) might make these vegetables taste terrible to some children.
These enzymes, called cysteine lyases, are produced by bacteria in the mouth.
The same enzymes are also locked away in the cells of Brassica vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. When we chew broccoli, these enzymes spill out of their storage containers while those in our mouth start to work.
These enzymes break down a compound(化合物) called S-methyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide (SMCSO) in these vegetables, and this breakdown process transforms the compound into sharp smell molecules(分子). Previous studies of adults suggest the level of cysteine lyase activity in a person’s saliva determines how much the SMCSO breaks down. This, in turn, influences how these vegetables taste to adults.
According to these past studies, when different adults consume broccoli, there can be a huge difference in how many unpleasant smells the food lets off as their saliva-borne enzymes break it to bits. But the authors wondered whether the same difference can be seen in kids, who are usually more sensitive to bitter and sour tastes. They suspected that kids whose saliva produced the most smelly, SMCSO-sourced compounds would show the strongest dislike for broccoli.
And the team’s new study proved their assumption. While both adults’ and kids’ saliva produced smelly compounds when exposed to cauliflower, these smells did not influence whether adults liked the vegetable. On the other hand, kids whose saliva produced high concentrations of these smells reported hating cauliflower the most.
The new study included 98 pairs of parents and children aged 6 to 8. After taking samples of each participant’s saliva, the scientists mixed it into raw cauliflower powder. They measured the SMCSO-sourced smell compounds let off and found each participant’s saliva generated a different quantity of smells.
Interestingly, the degree of sickly smell production was similar between parents’ saliva and their children’s. This indicates that parents and kids likely carry similar bacteria in their mouths, which would cause them to produce similar levels of cysteine lyases.
Our senses of taste and smell are strongest in youth, which may make kids even more sensitive to these differences in flavor. The same preference pattern is not seen in adults, who also produce plenty of bad smells. This suggests that the adults came to tolerate the taste of Brassica vegetables. The findings agree with past studies of how our tastes change over time: we can learn to overcome our distaste for certain food by eating it more.
【1】What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?
A．The function of mouth bacteria.
B．The cause of an unpleasant flavor.
C．The feature of Brassica vegetables.
D．The form of enzymes in our mouth.
【2】What do previous studies indicate?
A．SMCSO-breakdown depends on various enzymes.
B．Enzymes determine the taste of Brassica vegetables.
C．Individuals release varying amounts of smell molecules.
D．Kids producing the most smells hate broccoli particularly.
【3】What can we conclude from the passage?
A．We might accept some foods through repeated exposure.
B．The level of smells may affect an adult’s taste preference.
C．Parents’ and their kids’ saliva-borne enzymes don’t match.
D．Kids’ saliva could produce higher concentrations of smells.
【4】Why does the author write the passage?
A．To explain a food preference.
B．To introduce a research method.
C．To illustrate a biological process.
D．To show the discovery of an enzyme.
23、The following are reviews of the films that are being shown at the moment.
1. Happiness (Romance)★★★
Happiness tells the story of two people (Lisa Turbot and Danny Roy) who work for different advertising companies. They talk on the phone all the time and don’t like each other. But then they correspond by e-mail and fall in love. This movie will be very popular with teenagers and people who like romances. It also has beautiful music.
2. I Scream (Thriller)★★
In I Scream, Paul (Colin Jacks) is a young man who joins a thriller club. Each of the members tries to frighten the others. Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night. Everyone who has tried to stay in the house before has died. This movie is very frightening but also quite silly. It doesn’t make sense for Paul to stay in the house when things start to go wrong. It is only for people who like thrillers.
3. Paul’s Heroes (Comedy)★★★
This is a very funny war movie set in World War Ⅱ. Six soldiers (including Sammy Turblow) have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there. In the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers. You can guess the ending, but it’s great fun getting there.
4.________ (Drama)★★★★
This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who plays a hard-working truck driver. His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her. In his travels he meets Dr Lloyd (Phil Driver) who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America. This is an excellent movie, which is very exciting.
【1】Which movie does the reviewer like best?
A．No. 1
B．No. 2
C．No. 3
D．No. 4
【2】The underlined word “correspond” can be replaced by “ ________”.
A．communicate
B．match
C．debate
D．hesitate
【3】Which of the following is the best title for the fourth film?
A．A Hard-Working Truck Driver
B．Medicine
C．Strange Illness
D．Twelve Hours
【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Happiness tells a romantic story.
B．Thrillers are popular with most people.
C．Paul’s Heroes is not worth seeing at all.
D．It’s easy for Jack Ross’ wife to be saved.
24、Four Famous Train Rides Around the World
Take a step back in time and enjoy train travels which might be your once-in-a-lifetime journeys.
The Rocky Mountaineer
This Canadian trip has earned a lot of praise in the luxury train travel world.The most well-known are the breathtaking panoramic(全景的)views from your seat thanks to the glass-domed(玻璃穹顶的)coach that brings the outside in along with good meals. There are four routes to take. A favorite is the Coastal Passage, which provides special Pacific Ocean views.
Price: $680 per person
The Belmond Andean Explorer
Called as South America's first luxury sleeper train, Peru's Belmond Andean Explorer deserves a spot on your wish list. The train will bring you quite a different feeling while it drives on one of the world's highest rail lines.Each carriage has its own bathroom, shower, and built-in oxygen tanks and masks for fear that the altitude will get to you.
Price: $600 per person
Seven Stars in Kyushu
Considered one of Japan's most luxurious trains, this service features a mere seven carriages and 14 suites(套房).The significance of the train's name, Seven Stars, is a representation of the seven most important aspects of a visit to Kyushu:hot springs,nature,power spots,history and culture,food,the friendliness of its people, and its train system. Choose from a one-night trip or a four-day journey.
Price: $1,600 per person
The Presidential Train
Portugal's Presidential Train dates back to 1890, when it operated as the Royal Train for King Dom Luis I. Now, it offers luxurious journeys through the Douro Valley. The journey is a gastronomical(美食 学的)event for enthusiasts of food. Each weekend, a different Michelin-starred chef is brought on to please your appetite.
Price: $1,100 per person
【1】What can travelers do if they choose the Rocky Mountaineer?
A.Enjoy a 360-degree view of scenery.
B.Go hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
C.Prepare meals by themselves.
D.Play on the beach.
【2】Which of the following might be the most adventurous ride?
A.The Rocky Mountaineer. B.The Belmond Andean Explorer.
C.Seven Stars in Kyushu. D.The Presidential Train.
【3】Who may be most interested in the Presidential Train?
A.Food lovers.
B.History enthusiasts.
C.People who have a tight budget.
D.People who are fond of royal life stories.
25、 I have learnt a lot about Chinese life and culture while teaching in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province and found them very interesting.
First, family life quite __________ in China from that in the USA. In the USA, many young people ___________ home after they finish their education and start working. However, in China, it is _________ for people to live with their parents until they get married. _________, many of my Chinese friends told me that their _________ lived with them and helped take care of them when they were children. It seems that Americans think independence is more important __________ the Chinese think family relationships are more important.
Bargaining(讨价还价）is another __________ that I have tried to learn. In the USA, prices are __________ and you can’t ask for a lower price. However. in some small Chinese stores and tourist places, you are ____________ to bargain. My Chinese friends taught me to ask for 40 percent or 50 percent ____________ the original(原来的）price. If the salesperson doesn’t agree to my price, I should ___________ to leave and he might let me come back and sell me the item. It is a skill that you have to ____________ if you live in China.
Tipping hasn’t been easier to _________. In the USA, many people in the service _________want to get ___________ money for serving customers. Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture. __________ I tried to tip a taxi driver. He looked a little ___________ and refused to take the money. In dinners, perhaps what surprises an American visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their ____________. Actually, this is a ____________ of true friendship and politeness. My Chinese friend told me if I didn’t want to eat it, I should just _____________ the food in the plate.
【1】A.unique B.private C.different D.harmonious
【2】A.come B.leave C.build D.interrupt
【3】A.regular B.common C.true D.usual
【4】A.However B.Also C.Therefore D.Although
【5】A.grandparents B.parents C.sisters D.relatives
【6】A.since B.while C.when D.if
【7】A.way B.lesson C.custom D.habit
【8】A.set B.agreed C.charged D.made
【9】A.suggested B.taught C.expected D.required
【10】A.up B.away C.on D.off
【11】A.promise B.decide C.pretend D.hope
【12】A.practice B.understand C.tolerate D.consider
【13】A.lead to B.turn to C.refer to D.adjust to
【14】A.area B.industry C.battle D.department
【15】A.easy B.pocket C.extra D.prize
【16】A.Often B.Before C.Sometimes D.Once
【17】A.confused B.satisfied C.frightened D.excited
【18】A.own B.guests C.neighbors D.children
【19】A.signal B.sign C.access D.look
【20】A.put B.take C.leave D.taste
26、Directions : Read the following passage . Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Youth in the 21st Century
It seems that everyone is talking negatively about the "Youth of today", Every TV programme the subject shows threatening young people . It is hard to find anything that shows young people in a positive light .
In this country we think the elderly suffer the greatest discrimination, but read any of the reports written on youth discrimination and anyone can see that young people are probably the largest group in society to be discriminated against. A recent survey undertaken by the Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) shows that 49% of the 7 to 17-year-olds surveyed have experienced unfair treatment because of their age. Around a quarter of them say they are treated unfairly during everyday activities. Shopkeepers routinely follow them around the shop or exclude them, bus drivers won't stop for them and when they are in groups, the police order them to move on.
All of the young people I know are aware that modern society treats them unfairly . I've got two sons, aged 14 and 16, and both of them have been stopped from entering shops with their friends because there is a policy of only allowing two youths' in the shop at one time. Neither of them have a record of unruly behaviour and they hate the implication that all young people are potential thieves . I don't think either of my boys deserve such treatment - and from what they say none of their friends do either.
There are more than 11 million under-18-year-olds in England and evidence shows that the vast majority positively participate within their communities, contributing to the arts, sports and achieving well at school. However, no TV programmes report that! Barbara Heam, Deputy Chief Executive of the National Children's Bureau, rightly says, Equality is for everyone, including for our youngest citizens.
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