1、The little boy saved every coin _______ he could buy his mother a present on Mother's day.
A. so that B. as soon as
C. no matter D. such that
2、________ Daisy worked hard for the whole term pleased her parents.
A.That
B.What
C.How
D.After
3、The minute he heard someone shouting for help, out_______ to see what was happening.
A. had he rushed B. did he rush
C. he rushed D. rushed he
4、If people are positive about their life, they will take the trouble to________ the skills they need to succeed.
A.acquire B.prove
C.illustrate D.describe
5、 The fans in Chicago admire Michael Jordan ______ he is no longer fighting for the Chicago Bulls.
A. since B. however C. even if D. when
6、My father is lively and____, but he is not very patient_____me.
A.energy; with B.energetic; with
C.energy; of D.energetic; of
7、—What did you do in the town last night?
—________ a concert, we also watched a football match at home.
A.Instead of
B.Apart from
C.In addition
D.Except for
8、 If it _________ for his invitation the other day, I should not be here now.
A. had not been B. should not be
C. were not to be D. should not have been
9、The winners of China’s Got Talent are planning to a talent-show around the world next month.
A.carry on… voyage B.carry out… tour
C.complete… trip D.fulfill… journey
10、Some people love mooncake because it is so delicious; others hate it because it too much fat.
A. collects B. holds
C. contains D. includes
11、________ is known to the world, Liu Xiang became the first Asian in history to win the men’s 110 m hurdles at the Olympic Games.
A.That
B.Which
C.As
D.It
12、Why do you want a new job ______ you’ve got such a good one already?
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
13、Steve Jobs is a key figure in the computer world _____ he has had a great influence on modern life and technology.
A. on condition that B. in case
C. in that D. as long as
14、Staying true to who we are has helped us ________the recent uncertainty we’ve faced, and will continue to be an asset as we move ahead.
A.wear away
B.pull through
C.call up
D.turn down
15、Mila is really a big fan of the TV program The Big Band very much.
Really? I wonder .
A.what her favorite band is B.why does she like It C.whether Is It free to watch
16、It was _________ cold winter night and the moon was shinning brightly across _________ night sky.
A. 不填;a B. a; the
C. the; a D. the;不填
17、_________ has recently been done to provide more buses, a shortage of public vehicles remains a serious problem.
A.That B.What C.In spite of what D.Though what
18、The pack of pencils to our school wasn’t delivered, ______ it?
A.did
B.didn’t
C.was
D.wasn’t
19、Which one of the following sentences uses the sentence structure of “SVOC”?
(S: Subject; V: Verb; O: Object; C: Completement)
A.I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.
B.I consider the work challenging.
C.A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
D.Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students.
20、I ________ an old friend of mine in the street yesterday.
A.have a frog in my throat
B.came across
C.one by one
D.graduate from
21、Uncivilized behavior by passengers unacceptable
For the first time, airline passengers have been blacklisted for uncivilized behavior. Their names will remain on the blacklist for one or two years, according to an announcement by the China Air Transport Association on Saturday. The blacklisting means they will not be able to travel by air until their names are removed from the list.
Blacklisting passengers who disobey the rules for traveling by air and so place their own interests before everything else, including safety, has long been overdue (迟到的,延迟的).
There have been frequent reports of passengers making a scene when their flight was delayed or when they believed that they were not treated as they should be on a flight.
Yet it is natural for some flights to be delayed because of reasons such as bad weather or mechanical problems that need to be solved. However, some passengers seem to take it for granted that their flight must take off at the time stated on their ticket, and they even assume that the members of the cabin crew are simply there to do their bidding(吩咐).
They forget that they should behave themselves in the first place and that respect is reciprocal (互相给与的).There is no reason for them to be respected when they do not show enough respect for others.
Observing rules can never be over-emphasized when it comes to flight safety. No one has the right to disregard the rules for any reason. Of course, airlines should provide quality services to meet the needs of passengers. Yet, even if passengers are not satisfied with the service provided, there is still no reason for them to flout the rules that are designed for the safety of all.
The blacklisting of these three passengers should serve for others to know they have to toe the line (顺从集体).
【1】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Never before have airline passengers been blacklisted.
B. At no time should flights be delayed, whatever the reasons.
C. Members of the cabin crew should be at the passengers’ service at any moment.
D. If an airline passenger is blacklisted, he or she will never be allowed to travel by air.
【2】The underlined word “observing” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. abolishing B. violating
C. setting D. obeying
【3】According Paragraph 4, the author’s attitude towards some passengers is ________.
A. Tolerate B. Curious
C. Critical D. Neutral
【4】The text is most probably taken from ________.
A. a research paper B. a newspaper report
C. an advertisement D. a flight guide
22、Noise-cancelling audio instruments have been around for a while now,but one Berlin-based designer believes that blocking “visual noise” is as important,if not more so,as cancelling out unwanted sounds.To this end he has created a simple accessory called the Focus Cap.
Open work spaces definitely have their benefits,but they come with the drawback of offering employees little to no control over visual distractions(干扰).With so many people around and so much going on,some of us can easily get disturbed by this information overload and lose focus in what’s really important.That’s where the Focus Cap comes into play.
“As we are still cavemen or mammals kept in an unnatural environment,I believe that only by reclaiming(收回) the normal,stress-free human state through simple tools and techniques can we finally release our actual creative potential and create our meaningful work for a brighter future,”says German designer Hannes Greblin,inventor of the Focus Cap.
After looking at other products designed at minimizing visual distractions,Greblin decided that most of them were either too expensive or too uncomfortable to become mainstream,so he decided to go with something much simpler —a simple cap with a retractable visor(可伸缩的帽沿).
Greblin’s Focus Cap is really straightforward.You just wear it like a regular cap’ with the sides of the visor retracted,and just collapse the sides whenever you need to focus on what’s ahead of you.Whether you’re trying to focus on a task in an open work office.Trying to study at university,or practicing yoga in a park and trying to ignore stares from strangers,the Focus Cap can help.
To be honest,this whole project sounds like a joke,but the Focus Cap does have its own website where people interested in this unusual accessory can actually sign up for updates on when it will go on sale.Greblin claims it will cost 30 euros($37)plus shipping.
【1】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. When to use the Focus Cap
B. How to operate the Focus Cap
C. The Focus Cap—an ordinary accessory
D. The Focus Cap—a visual-cancelling accessory
【2】Why did Greblin create the Focus Cap?
A. To help people focus. B. To develop intelligence.
C. To make people comfortable. D. To release creative potential.
【3】What do we know about the Focus Cap?
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s simple. C. It’s delicate. D. It’s complex.
【4】From the text we can infer that ________.
A. The Focus Cap simply blocks unwanted sounds
B. The Focus Cap can only be used in the office
C. Greblin is confident about the future of his product
D. The Focus Cap has been on sale in quantity
23、Icons of the ANIMAL KINGDOM
CHIMU ADVENTURES
SOUTH GEORGIA
Join a Chimu Adventures cruise to South Georgia and experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Witness thousands of king penguins up close while making a landing from one of our expedition cruises. Chimu are the UK’s leading operator to South Georgia, the Falklands & Antarctica offering a full range of ships to suit all budgets and requirements. Contact one of our polar experts today for more info and special offers!
www.chimuadventures.com
Tel:02074038265
ON THE GO TOURS
CHINA
The panda is the beloved animal mascot (吉祥物) of China, native to the mountain ranges in the south central region. There are many conservation projects working to increase the panda population and last year they were successfully downgraded from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ on the list of species at risk. Visit and support the Chengdu Panda Research Base with On The Go Tours where you can watch pandas in their natural habitat.
www.onthegotours.com
Tel:02073711113
SEA WOLF ADVENTURES
CANADA
Combine cultural discoveries with world-class whale and wild life viewing on an adventure into the heart of the traditional territory of the indigenous Kwakwaka’wakw: Vancouver Island North. Share our love of the local landscape and learn more about our connection with the wild life that makes these waterways home. Experience a fast-paced tour that offers a personal perspective of our 13, 000+ years old Kwakwaka’wakw culture.
www. seawolfadventures.ca
Tel: (001) 2509029653
PIONEER EXPEDITIONS
MADAGASCAR
Madagascar is the land of the lemurs (狐猴). Over 100 lemur species inhabit this extraordinary island nation, ranging from the pocket-sized ‘pygmy mouse lemur’ to the 4ft tall ‘indri’ (狐猴). With many threatened by extinction, there’s never been a better time to witness these mesmerizing (令人着迷的) primates. We’ll guide you through Madagascar, which is the only country where you can experience unforgettable lemur encounters in the wild.
www.pioneerexpeditions.com
Tel:01202798922
ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
CANADA
We depart in search of orcas (虎鲸) from Campbell River on Vancouver Island in British, Columbia, Canada. Orcas are an apex predator, making them the kings and queens of the ocean. Orcas have very close-knit families and normally will stay together throughout their lifetime. We have many beautiful waterways in which to explore for these magnificent mammals. Tours are guided by experienced, locally born guides.
www.aboriginaljourneys.com
Tel: (001)2508501101
【1】Which route may offer you discount in travelling fee?
A.CHIMU ADVENTURES B.PIONEER EXPEDITIONS
C.ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS D.SEA WOLF ADVENTURES
【2】The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 is intended to show ______________.
A.you can only see pandas in limited areas as they are vulnerable to visitors
B.pandas are not endangered any more thanks to the efforts of many conversation
C.the panda is still an endangered species though its population has increased a lot
D.ON THE GO TOURS can help the Chengdu Panda Research Base save more pandas
【3】Which of the following animals are unique to Madagascar?
A.Orcas. B.Lemurs.
C.Pandas. D.King Penguins.
【4】What is special about Orcas?
A.They are born guides. B.They are gentle animals.
C.They live alone after growing up. D.They enjoy a close relationship.
【5】What can we know from the passage?
A.You can enjoy the Kwakwaka’ wakw culture in ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS.
B.Orcas will depart the family once they become mature enough to feed themselves.
C.SEA WOLF ADVENTURES will present more than whales and wildlife to visitors.
D.Both SEA WOLF ADVENTURES and ABORINAL JOURNEYS set off in British, Colombia.
【6】What’s the purpose of this passage?
A.To attract readers to start a wildlife trip.
B.To introduce different kinds of animals.
C.To encourage people to protect animals.
D.To tell us that the animals are endangered.
24、 With these tricks and tips about successful people, success isn’t as far away as you may think.
★ They wake up from a good night’s sleep.
Sheryl, COO of Facebook, said in an interview that she makes sure she gets a good night’s sleep. 【1】 For example, she always switches her phone off so she’s not disturbed at night. If you get to bed at a reasonable hour and relax before bed, then you’re ready to begin tomorrow full of energy.
★ 【2】
Almost without exception, successful people start their day early, getting up between 5 and 6 am. Rising early is particularly great for those who work from home or have small children, because they can finish tasks without being troubled.
【3】 But eating a healthy breakfast is an important way to provide your body with the energy for the morning.
★ They fit exercise into their daily life.
We all know how important exercise is to our health. 【4】 A few minutes of dancing to music is also a good way to start your day. Getting your exercise done early even has many benefits for your brain.
★ They set their priorities for the day.
Time is precious, so being organized in the mornings is a top priority for successful people like Arianna. 【5】 This allows her to deal with things in a timely and orderly way. Having a clear plan for the day is good practice because it helps keep us on track and doing the important things. Lack of focus means we are less productive.
A.Do low-grade tasks first.
B.Good habits can help her sleep better.
C.They get up early and have a healthy breakfast.
D.But exercise doesn’t have to be a traditional activity.
E.Opinions vary about the best way you can start your day of work.
F.She said that she wakes up early, exercises, and sets her priorities for the day.
G.Meanwhile, if you’re pushed for time in the mornings, you may easily skip breakfast.
25、In many countries, people eat rice every day. _______ they eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supper. They can _______ it, fry it or _______ it into rice noodles. They usually eat it _______ meat, fish and vegetables.
Some people do not eat some kind of _______ . Muslins for example, do not eat pork, and Hindus do not eat beef.
The Japanese eat a lot of fish. Japan is an island and its _______ go all over the Pacific looking for fish to _______.The Japanese sometimes eat uncooked fish and they also eat a lot of rice.
In _______ such as Britain, Australia and the United States, the most important food is _______ or potatoes People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They ________ potatoes in different ways. They can boil them, fry them and roast them.
In Africa, maize(玉米) is the most important food. ________ rice and wheat, maize is a kind of cereal. African people make the maize ________ flour. From this flour they make ________ kinds of bread and cakes. Many Africans are very ________ and they can't afford to eat much ________ with their cereal.
【1】
A.Sometime
B.Sometimes
C.Some time
D.Some times
【2】
A.drink
B.boil
C.have
D.eat
【3】
A.change
B.turn
C.make
D.eat
【4】
A.as
B.like
C.together
D.with
【5】
A.meat
B.fish
C.apples
D.vegetables
【6】
A.buses
B.planes
C.trains
D.ships
【7】
A.buy
B.catch
C.hold
D.weigh
【8】
A.world
B.countries
C.Europe
D.states
【9】
A.bread
B.cake
C.flour
D.vegetable
【10】
A.cook
B.eat
C.make
D.take
【11】
A.With
B.As
C.Being
D.Like
【12】
A.of
B.from
C.into
D.up to
【13】
A.the same
B.every
C.different
D.each
【14】
A.rich
B.weak
C.strong
D.poor
【15】
A.meat
B.maize
C.bread
D.flour
26、假如你是李华,你们学校的外教Mr. Hall寒假不回国。你打算邀请他去你家里一起过春节。 文章内容需包含以下要点:
1. 时间 2. 家人 3. 春节活动。
注意:1. 词数80词左右
2 可以适当增加细节。
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