1、----Are you feeling tired after the long walk?
----________. In fact, I feel quite relaxed.
A. Not a little B. Not a bit
C. A bit D. A little
2、You ________ pay attention to the children wherever they are playing.
A.in rags
B.before long
C.ought to
D.in memory of
3、He is very tired, so he needs some time __________ duty for relaxation and rest.
A. through B. from C. with D. off
4、In my dream, I had a very vivid picture of ____ we used to live.
A.where B.that C.in which D.which
5、"Don't be late again," the teacher said to me.
→The teacher asked me_________.
A. not to be late again
B. no to be late again
C. not to be late more
D. not to be late any longer
6、Customers are advised to make seat________ well in advance.
A. reservations B. regulations
C. recognition D. occupation
7、We have visited the place ________ parts of the rocket came down.
A.where
B.whose
C.which
D.when
8、Never in the past twenty years so greatly as today.
A.did the city change B.the city changed
C.has the city changed D.the city has changed
9、He _____ his potential had it not been for his desire to meet new challenges.
A.would never have realized
B.would never realize
C.never realized
D.had never realized
10、It seems that oil ________ from this pipe for some time. We’ll have to take the machine apart to put it right.
A.had leaked
B.is leaking
C.would have leaked
D.has been leaking
11、The company is willing to_________ the new technology if it can be shown to reduce production costs.
A.look over B.bring in C.put aside D.knock out
12、Although there were so many people in the square, I could ________ my friend in the distance. Because she really stood out, dressed in red.
A. pick out B. pick up C. pick off D. pick on
13、To keep fit, you ______ take regular exercise instead of sitting around all the day.
A.should
B.could
C.may
D.will
14、 —Don’t you believe me?
—_____, I will believe ______you say.
A. No; whatever B. Yes, no matter what
C. No; no matter what D. Yes, whatever
15、一Why do children hang stockings over the fireplace for presents?
一As the story goes, to help a poor family, Father Christmas threw a small bag of gold down the chimney and it fell into a stocking that ___________up to dry over the fireplace.
A. hung B. had hung
C. was hanging D. was hanged
16、The tourists were excited, for no sooner ______ the hotel ________ it snowed heavily.
A.they had returned; than B.had they returned; than
C.they had returned; when D.after they returned; as
17、Because of COVD-19, days are gone ________ local 5-star hotels charged 5,000 yuan for one night.
A.if
B.when
C.which
D.since
18、Being addicted to your phone, ________ is a bad habit, is, however, very popular among students.
A.that
B.what
C.which
D.why
19、 ---Would you mind my sitting here?
--- ______. It’s for my girl friend.
A. Not at all. B. Never mind.
C. Better not. D. Of course not.
20、If you go and study in Britain, you can get up an hour later ______ as schools in China begins before 8 a.m.
A. as usual B. as usually
C. than usual D. than usually
21、Sharks are often regarded as cruel animals, the lone wolves hiding in the deep, hunting for animals. But that is increasingly out of step with what scientists are learning about the animals. Instead, they say, some species of sharks are social creatures.
They form these social groups where they hang out with the same individuals over multiple years," says Yannis Papastamatiou from Florida International University.
Papastamatiou s team studied gray reef sharks(灰礁鲨) populating the waters off Palmyra Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean. They attached small location transmitters(位置信号传送器) to 41 sharks, which allowed them to track the animals' movements. Also, two sharks were equipped with small video cameras9 which could record a shark's-eye view of their daily lives.
After tracking the sharks for four years, the researchers found that the same groupings of sharks—ranging from a couple up to as many as 20—frequently returned to the same parts of the reef over and over again. They also found that some of the groups stuck together during the study period.
"The sharks might be inspired to stay together because it makes hunting for food easier," Papastamatiou says. "If we hang out together and I see something, then you can come and try and take advantage of that. And alternatively, if you see something, then I can try and take advantage of that."
He points out that the sharks don't cooperatively hunt, but says that as long as the group isn't too large——which would raise competition and conflict—socializing appears to benefit the sharks.
David Shiffman, who studies shark protection, says he was surprised to learn that the sharks stuck together for so long. "Sharks are smart creatures," Shiffman says. "In addition to knowing where to find food by watching others, some species of sharks can also learn to solve simple puzzles, just by watching other sharks solve them."
【1】What is a misunderstanding about sharks?
A.They normally hunt alone.
B.They stay away from reefs.
C.They go hunting in groups.
D.They are powerful animals.
【2】What did the researchers do for their study?
A.They equipped 41 sharks with cameras.
B.They created artificial reefs for sharks.
C.They dived into the sea to watch sharks.
D.They employed positioning technology.
【3】How do sharks benefit from their social groups according to David Shiffman?
A.By sharing food with each other.
B.By cooperating to solve problems.
C.By following group members' examples.
D.By growing stronger through competition.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.Sharks Are Very Lonely Animals
B.Feel Afraid of Sharks? Calm Down
C.Everyone Needs Friends—Even Sharks
D.A Large or Small Group: Which Is Better?
22、 At this time of year, with the nights closing in spring can seem very far away. For hill farmers, the call of the Eurasian curlew(白腰杓鹬) will be a reminder that winter is nearly over for another year. However, there are some parts of the UK and Ireland where farmers are no longer hearing their call.
Around early March, the curlew moves inland to breed, remaining obviously faithful to the sites where they have bred before. Their preferred nesting sites are rough grassland and moorland , which provide a mix of both open areas to feed and low bushes in which to hide their nests.
So why should we be concerned? The curlew is in serious trouble. The number of breeding curlews across the UK has dropped by 48% since the mid-90s. There are less than 150 pairs remaining in Ireland, down from 3, 750—4, 000 pairs in the late '80s, which is a disastrous decline of 96%. In southern and eastern England, recent surveys have shown there are fewer than 300 pairs remaining. Consequently, the curlews in Ireland and southern and eastern England are thought to be at the risk of upcoming extinction, while declines in the UK are also of serious concern. This is a potential disaster, not only for the UK and Ireland, but also the world as we are home to up to 27% of the global breeding population。.
What is driving the decline? What seems to be the problem? Firstly, the curlew is long-lived and should be able to keep stable numbers if each pair raises one baby bird every couple of months. Unfortunately, in many areas their breeding success rate is much lower. The main cause of this lack of production is loss of suitable living places due to land use change, such as agricultural practices and forestry. Secondly, their enemies, including foxes and crows, have multiplied rapidly over the last few decades
The challenge of responding to the problem is huge particularly as the curlews widely spread all over the lands. We cannot lose the curlew so how can we make a difference?
【1】What do the underlined words in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Spring hasn't come as expected.
B.Spring comes really later than usual.
C.Farmers are looking forward to the coming of spring.
D.Farmers mistake the call of the curlew for the arrival of spring.
【2】How does the author support his idea in paragraph 3?
A.By describing a process. B.By making comparisons.
C.By listing numbers. D.By analyzing causes.
【3】What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?
A.The curlew is facing threats. B.The curlew can't give birth to baby birds.
C.The number of curlews is dropping quickly. D.The curlew has a low breeding success rate.
【4】What will the author most probably discuss next?
A.done on the curlew.
B.Efforts made to save the curlew.
C.Reasons for the decline of the curlew's population.
D.Concern from people about the future of the curlew.
23、James Joyce, Excellent Irish Writer
The beautiful land of Ireland has given us a great number of excellent writers — Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Yeats, Synge, and so on. Among them, James Joyce is a shining star.
A novelist (小说家) with the great quality of being different from other writers, James Joyce is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the modern age. In fact, the modern English novelist, Anthony Burgess, praised him as one of the four "Giants" of modern literature (文学).
It is he who created the new method in literary experiment, "the stream of consciousness (意识)"which has very great influence on the modernist writers. In Ulysses, his great work, Joyce skillfully used this method to describe the difficult thoughts of the characters, especially by monologues (长篇大论).
However, in his earlier work Dubliners, Joyce mainly used the traditional method of realism. His description is so lively that the readers can sense the characters hopes and longings, their loneliness and sadness ― drinking a lot to forget the bitter experience in life, wandering aimlessly from one street to another in silence. You could never forget the sad atmosphere (氛围) and sharp philosophical (哲学的) words once you read them.
【1】James Joyce is ________ .
A.a shining star in the sky
B.an outstanding representative (代表) of the excellent Irish writers
C.a better writer than Bernard Shaw
D.as good a writer as any other writer
【2】James Joyce was considered to be one of the four "Giants” of modern literature because ________.
A.Anthony Burgess was his friend
B.he wrote more novels than other writers
C.he was a novelist with great difference
D.he was a modern novelist
【3】"The stream of consciousness" is ________.
A.a new novel that has very great influence on the modernist writers
B.created to influence other modernist writers
C.a new method in literary experiment which has little influence on the modernist writers
D.a new method in literary experiment which has very great influence on the modernist writers
【4】Dubliners was ________.
A.the work that Joyce did when he was young
B.a book written by Joyce with the method of "the stream of consciousness1*
C.a book written by Joyce with the traditional method of realism
D.a man who wrote to Joyce mainly with the traditional method of realism
【5】The characters in Dubliners ________.
A.had bitter experiences in life
B.could sense their hopes and longings
C.walked about in the streets aimlessly while crying bitterly
D.drank a lot because they had a lot of money to spend
24、Did you ever think that it would be possible to travel the world in just seconds, and from the comfort of your own sofa? Well, thanks to digital technologies, you can be anywhere with just a click. Now let’s check out some ideas of free virtual(虚拟)trips you can take right now!
Take a tour in Central Park, New York
As one of the world’s biggest attractions, Central Park is located in the very heart of Manhattan. With this tour offered by youvisit.com, you’ll be able to see the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Belvedere Castle, and the Strawberry Fields and “walk” through the park’s scenic grasses. If you’re in the mood for greenery, this tour will definitely suit you.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is considered one of the world’s treasures. The virtual tour provided by the National Park Service U. S, lets you discover ancient places within the canyon and explore archaeological excavations(考古发掘)in an interactive way.
Explore the wonders of Japan
Take a tour across this beautiful country with a 360-degree VR movie from the Japan National Tourism Organization: you’ll be able to explore tradition, modernity and nature all at once, and enjoy the mixture of fascinating cultural sites and the most attractive natural spots.
Climb Everest for an unforgettable adventure
Experience what it feels like to climb the world’s tallest mountain with Everest VR: Journey to the top of the world, a document series especially made for Virtual Reality headsets. Have you ever imagined experiencing an Hymalayan avalanche(雪崩)or a rock-climbing fall? Or just admiring the unique sunset from the top of the mountain? This journey will take you to places you never thought possible.
【1】What can you do during the visit to the Grand Canyon?
A.Enjoy the sunset.
B.Discover natural spots.
C.Explore historical sites.
D.Meet ancient people.
【2】Which trip suits you best if you are a mountain climbing lover?
A.The trip to Central Park.
B.The trip to the Grand Canyon.
C.The trip to Japan.
D.The trip to Everest.
【3】What is special about the above trips?
A.They can be experienced at home.
B.They can be taken at the same time.
C.They are designed for disabled people.
D.They are filled with challenges.
25、My mother cooked for other people to support the family. She only had one eye. One day during elementary school she came to see me, some of my classmates just ______ her for her eye. I was extremely embarrassed.
Full of ______, I hated her because it was she who was only gonna make me a laughing stock. I ignored her, threw her a ______ look and ran out hoping to bury myself and have nothing to do with her. Several years later I left my mother. I got a chance to ______ abroad. I studied really hard and also had my own job abroad. Then I got married and had kids of my own. I was ______ with my life, my kids and the comforts. Then one day, my mother came to visit me. She hadn't seen me for ______ and she didn't even meet her grandchildren. ______ my mother stood by the door, my two children, who were under six years of age, were scared of her, just asked her to get out, yelling and screaming at her for ______ uninvited. She just said sorry quietly, replied she may have gotten the wrong address and then disappeared from ______.
One day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to me. I lied to my wife I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went to the old house simply ______ curiosity. My neighbors said my mother died. They handed me a letter, which read, "My dearest son, I miss you and love you all the time. I'm sorry that I came to your house and ______ your children. Hearing you were coming for the reunion I was so happy, but I may not be able to even, get out of the bed to see you. I'm sorry that I was such a constant ______ to you when you grew up. When you were very little, you got into an accident and lost your eye. ______ a mother, I couldn't stand watching you having to grow up with one eye. ______, I gave you mine. I was so proud my son was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eyes. With all my love to you. Your mother.”
My whole world shattered. I didn't know of any way that will ______ my worst deeds.
【1】
A.examined
B.contacted
C.teased
D.interrupted
【2】
A.appreciation
B.guilt
C.sympathy
D.anger
【3】
A.decent
B.hateful
C.crucial
D.consistent
【4】
A.study
B.work
C.travel
D.settle
【5】
A.confused
B.worried
C.delighted
D.depressed
【6】
A.decades
B.ages
C.days
D.hours
【7】
A.When
B.Though
C.Before
D.Unless
【8】
A.coming over
B.dropping out
C.going around
D.passing by
【9】
A.memory
B.expectation
C.sight
D.life
【10】
A.regardless of
B.rather than
C.other than
D.out of
【11】
A.scolded
B.hugged
C.enhanced
D.scared
【12】
A.entertainment
B.consultant
C.embarrassment
D.relief
【13】
A.Despite
B.As
C.Except
D.Besides
【14】
A.Therefore
B.Moreover
C.However
D.Otherwise
【15】
A.stand up for
B.make up for
C.come up with
D.put up with
26、书面表达
假设下面是你耳闻目睹的事情,请用英语写一则日记。
1. 时间:2016年6月6日 星期六 天晴
2. 情景:在路旁的大树下,几个青年人聚在一起打牌;一对盲人夫妇路过这里,他们手中的棍子碰到其中一个青年,这青年出言无礼;一姑娘见状忙上前代为道歉,并送盲人夫妇过马路;这青年很羞愧。
注意:日记格式已给出;
1.词数:120左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Saturday, June6,2016 Fine