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1、It has been announced that some funds will be used to ________ the market and to increase the investment in technology companies.
A．expose
B．expand
C．engage
D．endure
2、The boss in the end decided to give the position to he believed had a good command of Chinese.
A.who B.anyone C.whomever D.whoever
3、We had arranged to meet at the railway station, but to our anxiety, she didn’t _________.
A．come about
B．show off
C．work out
D．turn up
4、The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly_________ .
A. atmosphere B. state
C. situation D. phenomenon
5、As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for an engineer to _________ the problem.
A. handle B. raise
C. face D. present
6、Karen looks greatly curvaceous in that velvet dress. She’s got a thin ________.
A. wrist B. hip C. thigh D. waist
7、The meeting ________in September, but nobody knows the date for sure.
A．hold
B．is holding
C．will be held
D．have been completed
8、The young man ________ was Charles Darwin, who was fascinated by rocks, plants and animal.
A．in a row
B．on display
C．in question
D．at a glance
9、Besides British citizens, the new traffic law will also ______ to foreign drivers.
A.appeal B.refer C.apply D.attend
10、_____________home, he called up Lester.
A. In arriving B. On arriving
C. For arriving D. To arriving
11、 ________ yourself at the end of the meeting if you have different opinions.
A. To express B. Expressing
C. Express D. Expressed
12、Henry, it’s your turn. Please ____ the story where we left off before our coffee break.
A.make up B.take up C.bring up D.set up
13、Meeting my dear teachers and fellow students after so many years was indeed a warm occasion, ______ I’d strike into my heart forever.
A. that B. one C. when D. what
14、_________ their normal school hours,many of my students have additional evening or weekend classes.
A. Aside from B. In need of C. In case of D. Regardless of
15、After the fall of the Qing Empire, some towns near the west part of the Great Wall ________ and the Wall itself _______.
A.were abandoned … fell into ruin B.abandoned … had fallen into ruin
C.were abandoned … was fallen into ruin D.abandoned … fall into ruin
16、I didn’t like the way ________ he spoke to me.
A．that
B．which
C．when
D．as
17、—Only those who have high marks can succeed in their future life.
—______. Success happens in different aspects and academic study is only part of it.
A．I hope not
B．I think so
C．I appreciate that
D．I beg to differ
18、——Mr. Green, can you spare me a few minutes? I still have some questions
——_______.
A. It’s a pleasure B. Sure, go ahead
C. Never mind D. Help yourself, please.
19、______ at my friends’ faces, I read the same sadness in their eyes.
A．Look
B．Looking
C．To look
D．Looked
20、Jane is one of the best students in her class who ______by their teacher.
A．are praised
B．is praised
C．praised
D．praising
21、It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than, to open it and remove all doubt.
-Mark Twain
You can have something extremely smart, useful or funny to say, but if you say it at an improper time, you could make yourself look foolish.
Throughout history many famous, noteworthy people have taken Mark Twain's words to heart. These wise people knew when to talk and when to keep silent. Many leaders have to learn when to talk and when to keep silent even when it might be difficult to do so. All leaders must choose their words carefully, picking the right time to speak, so that their words can have the greatest impact.
If you learn to develop this skill of knowing when to hold your tongue, you will also become wise, even if people think you are not. Some people, in fact, will underestimate you because they do not know what you are thinking all the time. This can give you an advantage in many situations. When people underestimate you, they do not focus on you, leaving you to make and perform plans without being noticed.
If you think before you speak, you can also improve your listening skills, which is a very important and useful skill to have. Listening is another key trait(特征)for a leader to have, and it is harder to achieve than many people think. First, you have to be quiet, and then you have to listen attentively, with all your attention on what the person is saying to be a good listener. When you learn to stop and think before you speak and when you learn to become a good listener you will be well on your way to becoming a good leader. By being able to listen to the people that work with you and for you, you will be able to make informed decisions.
【1】The quotation(引言)from Mark Twain functions as________.
A．an example
B．a thread
C．a comparison
D．a model
【2】The author takes the example of many famous, noteworthy people to express that____
A．influential people are able to express themselves freely
B．many important people didn't take Mark Twain's words seriously
C．leaders should attach great importance to when, how and what to say
D．the public will not understand them if famous, noteworthy people keep silent
【3】According to the passage, what are the advantages of developing the skills of holding your tongue?
① You could be underestimated by others. ② People often think highly of you.
③ You can polish up listening skills. ④You will improve your relationship with others.
A．①②
B．①③
C．③④
D．②④
【4】Which of the following is the best title?
A．He That Talks Much Errs Much
B．Facts Speaks Louder than Words
C．Even Homer Sometimes Nods
D．A Still Tongue Makes a Wise Head
22、It was the day after Halloween when my grandmother was admitted to the hospital with the worst headache she'd ever had. While posing in our costumes the night before, we knew something was wrong, just not how wrong.
Grandma's house was the central gathering place of my family.Sunday lunches, birthday dinners, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas — all were our traditions, with her as hostess. While my parents were busy running their small business, there were many nights when Grandma fed me and put me to bed in her spare room, until they came to get me. I spent my summers at Grandma's and I went everywhere with her. I couldn't imagine a time when she wouldn't be around me.
Then November 1, 1991 began her monthlong stay in the hospital — she suffered from a rare infection called nocardia asteroides.After being born in the year of the Great Depression, living through World War Ⅱ， raising three kids, and being widowed at the age of 48, Grandma never expected to live into her seventies. The infection in her brain seemed to confirm that she wasn't long for this world. But that's not the end of her story. A team of doctors successfully removed the abscess (脓肿), and Grandma even made it into a local medical journal. Her doctor called her “the brain lady”．
Grandma celebrated her 85th birthday in March this year.In the almost 23 years since her recovery, she's seen two of her four grandchildren get married and welcomed three greatgrandsons.Although they damage something in her house, she loves it when my two boys come over.And while I know they make her day, seeing her love blossom for another generation makes my day too.Happy Grandparents' Day to my amazing grandmother!
【1】What is the tradition of the author's family?
A. Running small businesses.
B. Spending summers at Grandma's.
C. Making Grandma hostess anywhere.
D. Gathering at Grandma's at special events.
【2】When did Grandma have the operation to remove the abscess?
A. At the age of 60.
B. When she was about 62.
C. Before November 1, 1991.
D. After this year's Halloween.
【3】The author wrote this text ________．
A. in honor of Grandma
B. to promote Grandparents' Day
C. to stress the importance of health
D. in celebration of Grandma's recovery
【4】What can we learn about the author?
A. She has lived with Grandma for many years.
B. Her grandfather died in a war.
C. She has four cousins.
D. She has two sons.
23、Some people have a dependency on an afternoon nap. 【1】 It can also help them feel more alert (机敏的)for the afternoon ahead. Even Boris Johnson supposedly favors a power nap during his work day. Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo Da Vinci were all famous nappers.
Napping is a great way to feel more rested and alert-and some research shows it car benefit our cognitive function. 【2】 If you need to be alert right after waking up, so-called "power naps" of 10-30 minutes are recommended.
While short naps are great for increasing energy, longer naps are more beneficial for learning. According to the research, they improve activation of the hippocampus—an area of the brain important for learning and memory. 【3】
【4】 It's possible that they help the brain clean up sleep-inducing (诱导睡眠的)waste products that would otherwise hold up brain activity, and that they refill the brain's energy stores. Short naps may also help improve your attention by letting particularly sleepy areas of the brain recover, hence preventing instability in the brain's networks.
Although napping has many positive short-term effects, they are not recommended for people who suffer from insomnia（失眠症）. Because naps decrease sleepiness, they may make it harder to fall asleep when going to bed in the evening. 【5】 For instance, if the best performance is needed instantly afterwards, don't nap, as it may take some time to fully wake up.
A．But many more prefer not to
B．It is to catch up on lost sleep.
C．How has napping become so popular?
D．Naps should also be avoided in some situations
E．Why short naps are so beneficial is not well understood
F．However, you may want to consider how long you have to nap.
G．A one-to-two-hour nap benefits both motor skills and memory abilities.
24、Swimming Holes in America
In America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.
Cummins Falls
Looking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years, Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives. But now, the secret is out! Although it’s a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains and river provide unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessee's eighth-largest waterfall.
Sliding Rock
A popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.
Mooney Falls
It is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and the cool alone make it worth the trip.
Lihue Estate
A private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was changed into an inner-tube water ride by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come from near the top of Mount Waialeale—one of the wettest spots in the world—are channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a century ago.
【1】Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?
A．Lihue Estate.
B．Sliding Rock.
C．Mooney Falls.
D．Cummins Falls.
【2】What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?
A．It was found by an explorer.
B．It was hand-dug in the 1800s.
C．It is dangerous to arrive there.
D．It is the tallest fall in the world.
【3】What is special about Lihue Estate?
A．It is man-made.
B．It is a private area.
C．Its water is from underground.
D．It lies on the top of Mount Waialeale
25、When my husband and I were packing for a trip, my eyes rested on a small, smooth object in an old drawer, which was my father's book dating from 1929 to 1931. I sat down slowly and opened it. Dad's _________ ran across the yellowed pages.Every _________ was tightly packed with dates,time sand prices of places he had visited. Right then I knew that I wanted to use this small journal to_________ a journey he had taken long.
Arriving in New York,we _________ its trail.Searching for a place to eat,we know my father had a _________ for a good restaurant.So I hadn't been _________ to find two pages devoted to the rich details of a dinner he had enjoyed on a garden patio(露台） one night in 1931.We hadn't _________ to find the restaurant was still in _________ nearly seventy years later,but its listing in the telephone directory _________ us it was.
When we finally found it,a waiter came to greet us.
＂I'm sorry,Sir,but our __________ are full.”
“Then we'll be quite __________ with your famous garden patio." I spoke suddenly in my father's charming Irish tone.Hearing that,we were led through the dining room to the patio beyond.
＂There will be three of us,"I said quietly to him before taking our order.
“Of course,Madam,and may I__________ you something while you __________ the third party?”
“Oh,he's __________ here.He could hardly wait to get back here after sixty-eight years,"I smiled.
＂That's actually why we're here, in fact. We'd like to __________ him.Perhaps you have some wine..?"
【1】
A．tales
B．words
C．thoughts
D．suggestions
【2】
A．line
B．blank
C．note
D．chapter
【3】
A．record
B．continue
C．map
D．imagine
【4】
A．followed
B．left
C．lost
D．made
【5】
A．sense
B．knowledge
C．nose
D．name
【6】
A．surprised
B．excited
C．disappointed
D．ashamed
【7】
A．managed
B．expected
C．asked
D．refused
【8】
A．trouble
B．sight
C．construction
D．business
【9】
A．reported
B．pointed
C．allowed
D．convinced
【10】
A．customers
B．tables
C．restaurants
D．orders
【11】
A．content
B．familiar
C．affordable
D．concerned
【12】
A．bring
B．sell
C．serve
D．prepare
【13】
A．learn about
B．inquire into
C．show up
D．wait for
【14】
A．just
B．already
C．ever
D．always
【15】
A．cheer
B．toast
C．treat
D．applaud
26、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友David即将来福州游玩，他写信向你了解他到福州后乘坐何种交通工具旅行比较适宜。请你给他写封回信，建议他乘坐地铁或公交，既环保便捷、又准点且价格便宜。
参考词汇：环保的environmentally friendly / eco-friendly；
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
I’m so glad to hear that you will come to China for your holiday.
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