1、We should take effective measures to the infectious disease.
A. work out B. stamp out C. turn out D. carry out
2、Creating an atmosphere ______ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.
A. where B. whose
C. that D. which
3、My parents walked the pet dog several times a day, getting exercise they otherwise_________.
A. wouldn’t have B. wouldn’t have had C. didn’t have D. hadn’t had
4、Our natural ________ are limited. This means that they will not________forever.
A.energies; occur B.materials ; erupt
C.resources ; last D.sources; bury
5、Going to the movies is good, I really only like listening to music.
A.and B.but C.so D.or
6、To return to the problem of water pollution, I’d like you to look at a study ________ in 2012.
A.conducted
B.conducting
C.being conducted
D.was conducted
7、____ the plan means that we must start from the very beginning.
A. Covering B. Avoiding
C. Designing D. Abandoning
8、As we go into the new century, we need to be ready to go with the winds of trust, conscience and intuition. we are open to the unexpected and are alert and are adaptable, life will become a wonderful journey.
A.Until B.Unless C.though D.If
9、Before you start the car,it’s safe for you to ________ your seat according to your height.
A.adjust
B.collect
C.adopt
D.take
10、--- Have you seen the film?
---Of course, I have. It was in our university it was made.
A. that B. where
C. when D. which
11、The Captain _______ all the soldiers before him, telling them to get ready for the fight.
A. collected
B. selected
C. gathered
D. elected
12、The firework in his hand and he was injured.
A. exploded B. removed
C. explored D. employed
13、It is said that ______ bridge was built in ______ Ming Dynasty.
A. a; a B. the; the
C. a; the D. the; a
14、I’d _____ his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community, and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan.
A.take into account B.account for C.work out D.make up for
15、The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog _____them.
A.to follow B.be following C.followed D.following
16、— I hear Katherine won the first prize in the English Speech Contest held last Sunday.
— There is no surprise. She _________ for weeks.
A.has been practicing B.is practicing
C.had been practicing D.practiced
17、—Why did you ______ the third paragraph of your rewritten composition?
—Because I thought it was off the point.
A.put out B.make out C.figure out D.leave out
18、What a great weight she felt _____ off her mind the moment she heard she had been admitted to a key university.
A. take B. to take
C. taking D. taken
19、Culture refers to a particular group of people we share common beliefs and traditions that shape the way we understand the world.
A.who
B.whom
C.that
D.with whom
20、______ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships.
A. No matter what B. No matter which
C. Whatever D. Whichever
21、As a result of trade, travel and migration, different cuisines have spread across the world. Many recipes, chefs and restaurants try to announce that their food of a country or region is the most authentic (正宗的). But is this a good thing?
People care about authenticity because food traditions are closely linked to identity, particularly for migrant communities. Sociologist and professor of food studies, Krishnendu Ray, explains that home cooking is often the last way that communities can show their identity. British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was accused of trying to take advantage of positive feelings about Jamaica. His ready meal product had a Jamaican name, but was unlike real Jamaican cooking.
However, food consultant Sara Kay asks whether there are problems with the idea of authenticity. She stresses that these ideas often come from the expectations that majority cultures have about minority cultures and their food. These can be restricting—restauranteurs have complained that people expect Asian food to be cheaper than that from European cultures. Expectations can also give people a false idea of what is authentic. While large cities are full of eateries representing different countries—China, India, Italy, Mexico and more—these labels can oversimplify the reality of food from these countries. Stephanie Elizondo Greist is surprised by the recognition that foods in Mexico are more authentic than what she ate growing up as a Mexican-American in Texas, because she feels that both are authentic examples of Mexican food.
A more controversial view of authenticity was stated by American Chef Andrew Zimmern, who claimed that he could bring in Chinese dishes in a more authentic way than existing restaurants—many of which are owned by Chinese-Americans. Writer and food podcaster Ruth Tam points out that while these restaurants altered their menus to suit local tastes, so does Zimmern. So, while food and identity are closely linked, and failure to respect authenticity can cause offence, could there be problems with the whole idea of authenticity?
【1】Which of the following factors causes people to care about authenticity?
A.Position.
B.Decoration.
C.Taste.
D.Price.
【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A.Eateries in different countries contribute to the authentic problem.
B.Expectation about authenticity may cause problems.
C.Asian food is cheaper than European food.
D.You can enjoy the traditional taste of Mexican food both in Mexico and America.
【3】Which statement might Stephanie Elizondo Greist agree with?
A.There can be only one authentic taste in a country.
B.What she eats in Texas means nothing to her.
C.The regional specialities should be the same in a country.
D.Every person can have his or her own recognition of authenticity.
【4】In which column of the newspaper can we probably read the passage?
A.Food & Culture
B.Science & Technology
C.Sports & Health
D.Literature & Art
22、Traveling allows you the opportunity to explore new places and unplug from daily routines and distractions. But let’s face it: Sometimes you want and need to stay connected when traveling abroad. Beyond scrolling through news and keeping up on social media, having a cellphone can be an essential tool to connect with other travelers and find cheap accommodation. 【1】 Here are tips to avoid the high international roaming (漫游) charges.
Buy a local SIM Card. One of the most affordable ways to stay connected while traveling is to bring your phone and buy a prepaid SIM card at your destination. Before you travel, check with your provider to make sure your phone will work abroad. Swapping out the SIM card will give you a new international number. Make sure you keep your original SIM card in a safe place. 【2】
Use Wi-Fi Only. If you check email or social media infrequently and don’t feel the need to constantly upload travel photos. waiting until you can connect to free wireless networks can save you a lot. 【3】 While you’re at it, switch off any apps that grab data. Look for restaurants, cafes or public spaces that offer free access to Wi-Fi.
【4】 To save time and money, load up your phone in advance with travel and other apps, music, books, maps, travel guides and anything else you may need. Free Wi-Fi can be slow in many public areas. And you don’t want to get stuck waiting for a map or guide to load when you need it.
Disconnect. While you can find plenty of uses for your phone while traveling, there are also good reasons to disconnect. Be engaged as you explore new places. 【5】 Technology is so ubiquitous (无所不在的) in work and personal lives that it can be hard to focus on a new culture if all you’re doing is staring down at your phone.
A.Download Before You Go.
B.Know your limits and try to overcome them.
C.Make sure you put your phone in airplane mode.
D.That card is associated with your new phone number.
E.Sometimes you fail to wander in a totally new environment.
F.Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds and enjoy the moment.
G.Your phone is also a key connection to friends and family back home.
23、Betty is not traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces (牙套) on her teeth. But this hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of American’s favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it?
The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty. Betty is the main character in a TV show Ugly Betty. The show is about her life as a n office worker at a fashion magazine in New York.
The TV show has just started. Betty has many exciting experiences and romantic stories. Betty is often looked down on and laughed at by the people around. But she manages to do better than others with her hard work, charm and wisdom. The show tells us about how a girl goes from an ugly young duck into a beautiful swan.
Though you may know the ending of the show from the beginning and the story is familiar to many of us, it has still been a big success in the USA. It has attracted a large number of viewers and won two Golden Globes awards, one of the highest honors for a television program in the USA.“ I think you can see a bit of Betty in all of us, and I mean men as well, because it’s about the underdog (弱者)”,says Ashley Jensen, who plays one of the characters on the show.
The program is so popular because of the performance of the 23-year-old actress America Ferrera who plays the role of Betty. She brings the character alive on the screen.
【1】 Betty is popular because of ____.
A. her clothes B. her charm
C. her personality D. her appearance
【2】 Which is the reason for the success of the show?
A. A large number of viewers.
B. Her life as an office worker.
C. The wonderful performance.
D. Two Golden Globes awards.
【3】Which of the following is NOT true according of the show?
A. Betty is a girl of wisdom.
B. Betty acts as a beautiful swan on the show.
C. Betty is an American favorite TV character.
D. Betty is often looked down on by the people around.
【4】 What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Beauty from within. B. A romantic story.
C. An ugly girl. D. An exciting experience.
24、Remember making friends in the lunchroom? For many of today’s teens, friendships can start online. A just-released report from the Pew Research Center finds 57 percent of teens have met a new friend online, and nearly 29 percent say they’ve made more than five friends in digital spaces. Only one in five teens have actually met an online friend in person.
Where in the digital world do teens meet new friends? Among boys who have made a friend online, video games are a hot spot—57 percent made a friend while gaming over online networks. As for girls,78 percent who made a friend online met on a social media site.
The report also finds that the majority of teens on social media use it as a way to stay connected with the friends they already have. Seventy percent say it makes them feel more connected to their friends’ feelings.
But there are challenges. Most(88 percent)of teen social media users believe people share too much information about themselves. Teens also report feeling pressure to post content that makes them look good to others, and having had someone post things about them that they can’t change or control.
Still, not all interactions are virtual. “Teens still spend substantial amounts of time with friends in-person, especially at school,” said Amanda Lenhart, Associate Director for Research at the Pew Research Center and the lead author on the report. In a press release Lenhart noted, “But mobile phones, social media, and for boys, online video gaming, have become deeply enmeshed(陷入)in creating and maintaining teen friendships. In many instances, these technologies makes teens feel closer and more connected to their friends.”
As for the top way, teens stay in touch? That’s no surprise—the report finds 88 percent of teens text their friends, with 55 percent of those texting daily.
【1】What does the report find about today’s teens in paragraph 1?
A.One third of them make friends online.
B.They make five friends online on average.
C.20 percent of them meet friends personally.
D.Over half of them gain new friendships online.
【2】What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 3?
A.Social media.
B.A hot spot.
C.The Pew Research Center.
D.The lunchroom.
【3】How do most teens keep friendship with their friends?
A.By playing video games
B.By texting each other.
C.By phoning each other.
D.By posting messages online.
【4】What is the author’s attitude to teens’ developing friendship today?
A.Optimistic.
B.Negative.
C.Objective.
D.Unconcerned.
25、I went to the Department of Motor Vehicles without an appointment. When I got there,there were about 25 people with their own numbers.
Since I was in no hurry,I sat there _______,just watching people. A young man _______ the counter but had no cash to pay his _______.“They only take cash or cheque.”He was _______ his situation to the woman next to me,rather _______. Unfortunately,she didn’t have enough cash,either.
I had been listening and before he had a(n)_______ to ask. I thought,“I have enough cash for both his fee and mine!”I _______ him the money and he wanted my information. So he could repay me using Venmo. Although I used this app,I _______ a different form of repayment. I happened to have in my wallet one Smile Card,which I tried to _______ all the time. Handing him the card I said,“You can do this as a repayment.”
He really wanted to just return the cash,but there was no ________ that he could without my help and I just insisted he pay it forward,doing something ________ for others.
Not long after that,I was ________,and got my business ________ in less than 60 minutes in DMV without an appointment. I had spent longer there with an appointment. Maybe all went so ________ because I came across this young gentleman,maybe not.
I do choose to believe that as we spread our own ________ in the world,it returns to us in quantities.
【1】
A.anxiously
B.angrily
C.patiently
D.eagerly
【2】
A.got up to
B.got out of
C.broke away from
D.held on to
【3】
A.debt
B.fee
C.tax
D.tent
【4】
A.explaining
B.announcing
C.reporting
D.broadcasting
【5】
A.relaxed
B.comfortable
C.helpless
D.excited
【6】
A.choice
B.freedom
C.ability
D.chance
【7】
A.saved
B.offered
C.threw
D.charged
【8】
A.imagined
B.organized
C.preferred
D.avoided
【9】
A.add
B.carry
C.sell
D.fold
【10】
A.fact
B.evidence
C.doubt
D.way
【11】
A.exciting
B.frightening
C.good
D.disappointing
【12】
A.called
B.adopted
C.permitted
D.followed
【13】
A.checked
B.recognized
C.cycled
D.done
【14】
A.steadily
B.gradually
C.smoothly
D.fluently
【15】
A.politeness
B.focus
C.popularity
D.kindness
26、根据题目所提出的具体要求,在答题卡上写出一篇连贯完整的短文,词数不少于60。
中国有多个传统节日,假设你是李华,请根据以下提示,挑选一个传统节日介绍给你的英国笔友Tom,并欢迎他来中国参加庆祝活动。
提示:可以适当增加细节,作文开头已经给出,不计入总词数。
Name | Time | Activities |
the Lantern Festival | on the 15th day of the first lunar month | go to the temple fair eat sticky rice balls … |
the Dragon Boat Festival | on the 5th day of the fifth lunar month | take part in the dragon boat race eat zongzi… |
the Mid-Autumn Festival | on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month | enjoy the full moon eat moon cakes… |
Dear Tom,
I am glad to know that you are interested in Chinese traditional culture from your letter.
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Yours,
Li Hua