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1、Lucy is a smart girl ________ ideas are always inspiring.
A．which
B．who
C．whose
D．that
2、…Are there any CDs of Adele left in the store?
一There are only a few， ．
A．if ever B．if any
C．if some D．if not
3、The recent survey shows that lack of parents’ love is the leading factor (因素）that results in a teenager in computer games.
A. losing B. lost
C. being lost D. to be lost
4、The picnic will be put off if it ______ tomorrow.
A.will snow B.snows C.is snowing D.snowed
5、________in the center of the city, the park is a good place for a rest at weekends.
A. Locate B. To locate C. Located D. Locating
6、Generally speaking , almost all the kids are ______about how everything around them works.
A. curious B. careful
C. anxious D. excited
7、My mother asked me to repeat ________telephone number ________second time so that she could write it down.
A．the ; a
B．an ; the
C．an ; a
D．the ; the
8、The flowers _ _ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.
A．to smell
B．smelling
C．smelt
D．to be smelt
9、________ he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience.
A.Since B.Unless C.As D.Although
10、With no better way to express feelings of love and _____ , it' s easy to see why students turn to the flower shop on Teachers' Day.
A. glory B. inspiration
C. appreciation D. guidance
11、We hope the measures to control house prices, ________ are taken by the government, will succeed.
A．which
B．that
C．what
D．they
12、—Have a nice weekend!
—__________________.
A. You’re so kind. B. You do, too.
C. The same to you. D. With pleasure.
13、They use computers to keep the traffic ______ smoothly.
A．running
B．to run
C．working
D．to work
14、Jane's father encouraged her to make friends her new classmates.
A．to
B．for
C．on
D．with
15、The problem ______ now is very important.
A. being discussed B. discussed
C. discussing D. to be discussed
16、As is expected, it will still be some time before a high-speed rail line in Yangzhou _____ into operation.
A.will be put B.is put C.will have been put D.has put
17、Just accept the disabled for who they are, and give them ________ to live as rich and full a life as you do.
A. earphone B. encouragement C. equipment D. exchange
18、“Stop! Stop!” she called, but _________, for the music was too loud for her to be heard.
A．at ease
B．in vain
C．under control
D．without doubt
19、After completing the training, I, together with my classmates, ____ to the town that was far from the city.
A.were sent B.was sent C.have been sent D.has been sent
20、Though awarded as National Teacher of the Year, she has a guilty ______ for spending so little time with her kids.
A.complaint B.conscience C.commitment D.compromise
21、When was the last time you used a telephone box? I mean to make an actual phone call — not to shelter from the rain. Ages ago, right? The last time I used a phone box for its intended purpose was…2006. I was conducting auditions (试演) for my play in my tiny old shared house in London. Hoping to impress some talented actors to come and work for me for nothing, I spread some throws over the sofas and lit candles to make it seem a bit more ”young professional”.
As I rushed outdoors to empty the wastepaper baskets, the door swung shut behind me. Suddenly I was locked outside. My mobile phone was inside, but luckily there was a telephone box across the street. So, I called Directory Assistance, got put through to our landlady’s managing agent, and had a spare key sent to me with just enough time to get back in before the actors arrived.
As it has been many years since I last used one, I should hardly be surprised that then are no longer any public telephones near my house. The last one standing has just been turn into a “mini community library”: any passer-by can “borrow” a book from its shelves return it later, or replace it with another title from their own collection.
For a few months after the “library” opened, I didn’t bother taking a look, as I had assumed that it would be stuffed full of cheese love stories. Then I noticed fork conducting spring cleans dropping boxes of voluminous books on various subjects there. And these books were free. This unbeatable price-point encouraged me to experiment with dozens of titles that I would never normally consider buying. And I’ve discovered some great books!
If I ever get trapped outside my house again, my local telephone box will, sadly no longer be able to connect me with my keys. But it can certainly keep me entertained while I wait for my wife to rescue me.
【1】What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?
A．The play.
B．The shared house.
C．The sofa.
D．The telephone box.
【2】Why did the author use the telephone box in 2006?
A．To place an urgent call.
B．To put up a notice.
C．To shelter from the rain.
D．To hold an audition.
【3】What do we know about the “mini community library”?
A．It provides phone service for free.
B．Anyone can contribute to its collection.
C．It is popular among young readers.
D．Books must be returned within a month.
【4】Why did the author start to use the “library”?
A．He wanted to borrow some love stories.
B．He was encouraged by a close neighbour.
C．He found there were excellent free books.
D．He thought it was an ideal place for reading.
22、Nature has inspired many of the most fascinating designs around us, including those in architecture. Today, architects continue to explore ways to capture the beauty of natural forms, to mimic the way nature works or even to make natural organisms part of a building.
Art Science Museum, Singapore
People whose interest is exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore’s Art Science Museum. The building was designed to show the connection between nature and the modern city environment in which it sits. Shaped to resemble a lotus flower, it appears to float above the waterfront promenade and the water that surrounds it. Its roof collects rainwater and channels it 35 meters down to a waterfall in the centre of the space. The water is then recycled through the building’s plumbing system. The building so truly captures the beauty of natural forms.
The Eastgate Centre, Harare
Harare’s Eastgate Centre is a superb example of biomimicry. To use biomimicry is to create structures based on natural forms and processes. Zimbabwean architect Mick Pearce was inspired to create the Centre while watching a nature documentary. The insects built mounds covered in little holes designed to allow air to move freely in and out of the mounds. In a similar way, the Eastgate Centre has a “skin” covered in holes. During the day, warm air is drawn into the building through the holes, cooling as it reaches the middle of the building. At night, the heat absorbed by the wall during the day warms the cool air, creating a comfortable temperature inside. The design reduces the need for traditional air conditioning and heating systems, so the building uses less energy and costs less to run.
The Algae House, Hamburg
The world’s first algae-powered building is in Hamburg, Germany. The surface of the apartment building is covered in panels that contain algae. In bright sunshine, they grow faster and provide shade. The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building. And that’s not all—the algae inside the panels can be harvested and used to produce fuel. The building therefore not only responds to its environment and uses less energy, but also reduces damage to the environment by generating its own renewable energy.
Creating building such as these enables us to live in closer harmony with our environment. To meet the needs of today while protecting the world of tomorrow may be a challenge, but even the simplest organisms can help teach us how to achieve this.
【1】Which of the following is not the reason why architects continue to explore nature?
A．To imitate the way nature works.
B．To make nature part of architecture.
C．To make natural organisms alive.
D．To capture the beauty of nature.
【2】How is the link between nature and city environment reflected?
A．From its roof that helps collect and recycle rainwater.
B．From its lotus flower shape floating on the water.
C．From its amazing waterfall in the center of the space.
D．From its attraction of visitors all over the world.
【3】What makes the Eastgate Centre use less energy?
A．Termites constructing their nests.
B．Mounds covered in little holes.
C．Traditional air conditioning systems.
D．Its surface covered in holes
【4】How can the Algae House reduce damage to the environment?
A．By using less energy.
B．By producing its own renewable energy.
C．By capturing heat from the sun.
D．By providing shade for people
【5】In which magazine would you most likely find the passage?
A．Architecture Frontier.
B．Extraordinary Architects.
C．Natural World.
D．Living on Earth.
23、Connecting authors with audiences and helping readers discover new books, independent bookstores contribute greatly to the literacy and culture of the United States.
The Haunted Book Shop in Mobile, Alabama
Located in the charming downtown area of Mobile, Alabama, it is a heaven for writers in another way as well. It has a Writer’s Room where local authors can schedule time to write in a cool environment with easy access to reference books. It hyper-categorizes its fiction so that it’s easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. Beyond books, a friendly cat usually greets customers at the door.
Bart’s Books in Ojai, California
It occupies bookshelves which expand onto the grounds surrounding the shop. The outdoor shelves were designed to appear like Parisian booksellers along the Seine. The naturalistic setting represents the love of nature that draws many people to the Ojai Valley, and it is proud of being the world’s biggest outdoor bookstore. It has a wide variety of books in its collection of over 130,000 new and used books.
Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia
It is a beloved bookstore in historic Decatur Square in Decatur, Georgia. Specializing in finding the perfect books for children, people want every young reader who walks into the shop to see themselves reflected in the books on the shelves. Kids have even more opportunities to have fun, thanks to book-themed summer camps, a summer reading program.
Page & Palette in Fairhope, Alabama
It is a striking, memorable bookshop in Fairhope, a peaceful community in Alabama. It has been an independent, family-owned bookshop for three generations and has been considered a local landmark for decades. They host events for both nationally known authors and local up-and-comers. Kids will delight in stuffed animals and toys in addition to children’s books.
【1】What makes The Haunted Book Shop different from other shops?
A．Its reading program.
B．Its writing workshop.
C．Its abundant collection.
D．Its outdoor bookshelves.
【2】Who is more likely to visit Bart’s Books?
A．A booklover fond of cats.
B．An author expert in history.
C．A teenager tired of city and noises.
D．An amateur enthusiastic about writing.
【3】What do Little Shop of Stories and Page & Palette have in common?
A．They appeal to children.
B．They become landmarks.
C．They have a long history.
D．They hold summer camps.
24、Hardware in general, and smartphones in particular, have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global South’s landfill sites (垃圾填埋场).
Electronic waste (e-waste) currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste, and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone, laptop and power bank. They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on the outskirts (郊区) of Ghana’s capital, Accra. It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world, where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process. They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.
But Agbogbloshie legally should not exist. The Basel Convention, a 1989 treaty, aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries. The e-waste industry, however, circumvents regulation by exporting e-waste labelled as “secondhand goods” to poor countries like Ghana, knowing full well that it is heading for a landfill site.
A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals. This is not surprising: smart phones contain chemicals like mercury, lead and even arsenic. Reportedly, one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certain chemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level that’s about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Most worryingly, these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system. This should concern us all, since some of Ghana’s top exports are cocoa and nuts.
Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers’ waste. For example Germany has started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie, along with a health clinic for workers. However, governments cannot solve the problem alone, as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware, especially when governments’ green policies are focused on issues like climate change.
Only the manufacturers can fix this. A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair, reuse and recycling of hardware profitable, or at least cost-neutral.
【1】What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A．Electronic waste requires more landfill sites.
B．Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycled.
C．Electronic products need to be improved immediately.
D．Electronic waste can be a serious problem.
【2】What does the underlined word “circumvents” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Relaxes.
B．Abolishes.
C．Avoids.
D．Tightens.
【3】What should be the biggest concern according to the text?
A．The violation of EFSA’s standards.
B．The threat of polluted food worldwide.
C．The lack of diversity in Ghana’s exports.
D．The damage to chicken’s immune system.
【4】What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?
A．Letting governments take on the main responsibility.
B．Reducing customers’ demands for electronic products.
C．Governments adjusting their green policies about e-waste.
D．Manufacturers’ developing a sustainable hardware economy.
25、 We all have excuses we can use to hide from the world.
Buckley, a comedian (喜剧演员), has been _________ since a baby. It was growing up with hearing loss and her _________ from a near-fatal accident that helped her find the humor in life. She turned the darkness into _________ . Buckley has been through a lot in her life. She was misdiagnosed (误诊) as “slow” and _________ in a special education classroom where she had a hard time. When she was 8, the school _________ she was hearing damaged and _________ someone to teach her how to communicate! _________ she transitioned into a public school, where her classmates weren't especially _________ to her and thus she still _________ .
It was at the __________ time of all — when she was hit by a truck at age 20 and __________ dead on the spot — that she decided to live fully, and do her very best to __________ it while she was living.
During her recovery from the terrible accident, Buckley learned the __________ of laughter and discovered she was good at making people laugh. She got on stage and her life changed. As she __________ it, “No one can take the power from you to forgive, to love and to honor yourself. You are the __________ in this universe.”
A．limp
B．deaf
C．blind
D．dumb
A．tension
B．recovery
C．reaction
D．treatment
A．laughter
B．regret
C．complaint
D．reflection
A．spotted
B．hidden
C．rescued
D．placed
A．checked out
B．turned out
C．figured out
D．put forward
A．inspired
B．appointed
C．reminded
D．persuaded
A．Suddenly
B．Apparently
C．Eventually
D．Actually
A．wrong
B．mean
C．right
D．kind
A．progressed
B．struggled
C．rejected
D．apologized
A．darkest
B．busiest
C．most awkward
D．most boring
A．called
B．confirmed
C．pronounced
D．found
A．save
B．make
C．deserve
D．enjoy
A．power
B．cause
C．secret
D．way
A．made
B．took
C．put
D．managed
A．hope
B．reward
C．wish
D．gift
26、假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序,为校刊“英语园地” 写一篇短文,讲述上周你校高三年级举行趣味运动会的过程。
注意：词数不少于60。
提示词:趣味运动会fun sports meeting 二人三足 three-legged race
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