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1、The news of the earthquake when a large quantity of relief supplies ______ to the disaster-stricken area.
A.has hardly been spread; was delivered B.was hardly spread; were delivered
C.had hardly spread; were delivered D.had hardly spread; was delivered
2、A broad smile spread_____ Jack’s face when he eventually gained a scholarship．
A．across B．through
C．at D．in
3、Although I've called Edinburgh my home for the last nine years, I still feel a strong emotional ______ to the place where I spent my childhood.
A.attachment B.admission C.discrimination D.approach
4、In the movie sequel, a familiar ______ returns and forces our protagonist to pick up the weapon ______ his family and newfound homeland.
A．threat ； protecting
B．threat； to protect
C．urge ； protecting
D．urge； to protect
5、The class went on with the story ______they had left it before the holiday.
A．where
B．which
C．in which
D．when
6、Although she is ________ me ________ two years, she has more working experience.
A. junior than, by B. younger than, with
C. senior to, by D. junior to, by
7、_________, she talked a lot about her favorite movie star to us.
A.Quiet a girl as she is B.A quiet as she is
C.A girl as she is quiet D.Quiet girl as she is
8、We mustn’t waste anything. ________ you shouldn’t waste time.
A.In all B.At all C.Above all D.After all
9、Have you________ a doctor about your headache?
A．starved
B．consulted
C．glared
D．wandered
10、Enjoying a funny comedy or reading some jokes will _____ your negative feelings and make you feel much better.
A.drive away B.put away C.give out D.put out
11、Evidence has been found through years of study________ children’s early sleeping problem likely to continue when they grow up.
A．why
B．how
C．whether
D．that
12、Our teacher tells us that it’s dangerous to shelter ________ the rain under the trees in summer.
A. against B. from C. in D. under
13、The judge said that the fine would ________ a warning to other drivers.
A.look into B.serve as C.watch over D.set up
14、The doctor asked him___________ the amount of salt in his diet.
A. to reduce B. reduce
C. reduced D. reducing
15、The reason why the China Railway High-Speed (CRH) is favoured by many passengers is that compared with other means of transportation such as cars and planes, the CRH’s higher speed than cars’ and lower price than planes’ _________ people from all walks of life.
A.appeal to B.contribute to C.subscribe to D.devote to
16、—Why! Where’s my mobile phone? Maybe I left it on the plane.
—My goodness! You things behind.
A.haven’t left B.didn’t leave C.had never left D.never leave
17、—Are you going to take sick leave?
—______. I need a good rest.
A．You must be joking
B．I guess so
C．I don’t care
D．It depends
18、 Little Jerry was interested in stories about outer space exploration, so he gave all his pocket money to his brother ________ the novel based on such a story.
A. in favor of B. in exchange for
C. in return for D. in place of
19、People are advised not to smoke at home, since passive smoking is ________ to people around them. Which is Not proper for the blank?
A. dangerous B. protective
C. hazardous D. risky
20、I have always been honest, and it doesn’t matter________ that I’m talking to.
A．who is it
B．who it is
C．it is who
D．it is whom
21、Scientists found statistical equality between boys ‘and girls’ brains when it comes to learning math. Jessica Cantlon, author of the study and professor of developmental neuroscience(神经科学) at Carnegie Mellon University, told NPR that when it comes to learning math, boys and girls are “indistinguishable.”
Boys and girls experience learning math in the same way, the new study found, debunking the age-old thought that-males are superior to females in the subject.
The study published Friday in the journal Science of Learning discovered that young boys and girls use the same networks in the brain to solve math problems. “While some have thought that boys are biologically likely to be better in math, there was little evidence to support those claims, “researchers said in the study. Some earlier studies have shown gender differences, but “it is impossible to separate intrinsic(本质的), biological differences from sociocultural influences.”
For the study published Friday, researchers analyzed 104 kids between 3 and 10years old while they performed some tests connected with mental processes of understanding and watched videos of math lessons in an MRI scanner. In a first for such a study, scientists used neuroimaging(神经成像) to capture images of kids ‘brains to evaluate the differences between males and females.
Testing revealed that girls’ and boys’ brains function similarly during mathematical processing. “Additionally, there was no evidence of gender differences in neural responses to mathematics content, neural responses during educational video viewing, or rates of neural development for mathematical processing in early childhood.”
Furthermore, scientists “found statistical equality between boys and girls throughout the brain. “This led the researchers to conclude that “gender differences in the field of science in adults don’t develop from intrinsic differences in children’s brains but likely from a complex environmental origin.”
【1】What does the underlined word “debunking “mean in paragraph 2?
A．spreading.
B．exposing.
C．reflecting.
D．confirming.
【2】What can be inferred from the third paragraph?
A．The gender differences are likely influenced by socio-culture.
B．Boys and girls solve math problems in exactly the same way.
C．Evidence was found that boys are biologically better in math.
D．Earlier studies have enough evidence to prove the gender differences.
【3】What’s the result of the tests among the 104 kids?
A．Girls’ and boys’ brains are different in Math.
B．The kids like watching videos of math lessons.
C．The MRI scanner is helpful to evaluate the differences.
D．There are no gender differences in learning Math.
【4】Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．Boys and Girls Are Equal in Getting Education
B．Boys and Girls Brains Are Equal in Math
C．Males Are Superior to Females in Math
D．Adults Are Superior to Kids in Math
22、Have you ever made contact with the creative spirit, that certain something hard to describe, but full of good—and sometimes great—ideas? It is more than an occasional great thought. When we feel the moving of the creative spirit, it brings to life a style of being: a lifetime filled with the desire to invent, to explore new ways of doing things, and to turn dreams into reality.
That flash of inspiration is the final moment of a process marked by unique stages—the basic steps in creative problem-solving. The first stage is preparation, when you look for any information that might be important. It's when you let your imagination run free.
But one barrier(障碍) is the inside voice of judgment that locks up our creative spirit within the limits of what we think acceptable. It's the voice that whispers to you, "They'll think I'm foolish," or "That will never work." But we can learn to recognize this voice of judgment and have the courage to discount its unhelpful advice.
Once you have thought about all the relevant(相关的) pieces and pushed your mind to the limits, you can let the problem remain and take in all you have gathered. It's a stage when much of what goes on occurs outside your focused awareness. As the saying goes, "You sleep on it."
We are more open to creative thoughts from the unknowing mind when we are not really thinking of anything. That is why daydreams are so useful in the search for creativity. Anytime you can just daydream and relax is useful in the creative process: a shower, long drives, a quiet walk, etc.
With luck, daydreaming will lead to a light turning on above your head, when all of a sudden the answer will come to you as if from nowhere. This is the popular stage—the one that usually gets all the glory and attention, the moment that people sweat and long for, the feeling "This is it!" But the thought alone is still not a creative act. The final stage is translation, when you take your creative thought and transform it into action; it becomes useful to you and others.
【1】In Paragraph 1, “the moving of the creative spirit” probably means ________.
A. preparation B. exploration
C. problem-solving D. inspiration
【2】According to the article, what keeps us from creativity?
A. Having less information to form a good idea.
B. Relying on others during the creative process.
C. Caring about other people’s opinions about us.
D. Thinking about too many ideas at the same time.
【3】What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?
A. The unknowing mind is very difficult for us to understand.
B. Creativity arrives when we aren’t focused on anything.
C. Daydreaming is useless and has nothing to do with creativity.
D. Showers, long drives and quiet walk are good for our bodies.
【4】When does creativity become useful to us and others?
A. When thought is turned into action.
B. When people understand our ideas.
C. When the popular stage is reached.
D. When we think “This is it!”.
【5】Which of the following would the author probably support?
A. The creative spirit means an occasional great thought.
B. Others’ voice of judgment allows us to ignore barriers.
C. Creative problem-solving calls for barrier-free imagination.
D. Daydreaming is sure to bring a sudden answer to a problem.
23、Tricks to Stay Efficient Even When I Feel Like Garbage
People always try to take full advantage of those times when feeling highly motivated or inspired. 【1】 And staying efficient means having a plan for working well even when not feeling your best. Here are some principles.
Optimize(最优化) for energy
【2】 As an editor, the most important is to write a high-quality article. Occasionally I’m extremely exhausted but have to “push through”. It only leads to low-quality work. 【3】 For example, although calling up a friend to chat isn’t super “important”, it’s energizing. I spend an hour not writing, but the energy I get from the call will make up for it and then some.
【4】
Many people feel like garbage because they’re too hard on themselves. I’m often going to feel unmotivated but I don’t beat myself up for little mistakes. I remind myself frequently that feeling bad is not a big deal. The secret to my consistent efficiency is: When times are tough, treat yourself like you treat a friend.
Write down the one thing
Sometimes I have lots of things to do, but it can be hard to find what I really need to be working on. 【5】 But we don’t always feel motivated-even to work on things we enjoy. And when I’m not feeling as energetic as I’m used to, I have one very simple trick: I write down my one thing. My one thing is the answer to this question: At the end of the day, if I did..., I would be proud of myself.
A．Be merciful to yourself.
B．Keep away from the garbage.
C．But we all feel like garbage sometimes.
D．I always arrange assignments in order of importance.
E．Normally, I rely on motivation to get me through this dilemma.
F．Therefore, optimizing for energy shows you can create motivation.
G．The better choice is to re-rank tasks according to the energy they provide.
24、 Cycling has become more popular in the UK recently for a number of reasons. One of those must be the British cycling success at both the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the London Olympic Games in 2012. Sir Chris Hoy won three gold medals in Beijing and another two in London. He and Jason Kenny are the most successful Olympic cyclists of all time. The UK also won the Tour de Frances six times.
Cycling is not just a sport though, and Tony is just one of the many people who like to cycle long distances because they want to enjoy the natural beauty of the UK. He belongs to Sustrans? a volunteer organization created in the 1980s. Sustrans has combined quieter roads and disused railway tracks to create the National Cycle Network of cycle-friendly routes. Cyclists follow these routes to raise money for charity, but also because they enjoy the scenery across England and like to get away from the busy city life.
Connie lives and works in London and, like half a million Londoners every day，she travels to and from work by bike. Since the introduction of the Congestion Charge where drivers pay to bring a car into the center of London during working hours in 2003, the capital city has seen an almost 50 percent increase in the number of people traveling by bike. Cycling to work takes the same amount of time as it would by bus or tube. Connie says that cycling is cheaper and keeps her fit, too.
Nigel is a campaigner. In addition to traveling to and from work by bicycle, doing some charity rides and generally enjoying cycling, Nigel runs a local campaigning group and helps organize the ‘critical commute’ ---where cyclists gather every last Friday of the month and cycle into work together. For Nigel, cycling is about saving the planet, a cost-effective way of reducing our carbon footprint today.
【1】All the factors have contributed to the growth in the number of cyclers in the UK except __________.
A.the cycling success in big sports events
B.the desire to join organizations and earn money
C.the introduction of the Congestion Charge
D.the awareness of protecting the environment
【2】What’s the main reason why Connie cycles to work?
A.For health concern.
B.For convenience.
C.For financial considerations.
D.For time management.
【3】Who are nature lovers according to the text?
A.Jason Kenny & Tony.
B.Chris Hoy & Connie.
C.Connie & Nigel.
D.Tony & Nigel.
25、I was driving home from my laughter club when I passed a patrol (巡逻) policeman going in the opposite direction. I saw him make a ______ U-turn when I looked in my rear-view (后视) mirror. I ______ at my speedometer (速度计) and saw that I was going at the speed of 65mph. Immediately, he got ______ me and started flashing those pretty red and blue lights. I could feel my heart was ______ fast.
I am a Laughter Yoga teacher. I teach that laughter is the best medicine for ______ situations, so I decided to practice what I teach to get both of us relaxed. I started ______, not because it was funny, but because I know that laughter can reduce blood pressure and make people ______. The police officer walked to my car. When I ______ down my window, I was giggling (咯咯的笑) to myself.
“Did you know you were going at 75 mph?” he shouted. I tried to ______ laughing and said “No” with a smile. “I was going at 65mph.”
He responded, ‘That is still breaking the ______. The speed limit is 55.’’
I was thinking about the laughing. “Ha ha ha, I made a mistake and I will learn a ______ from it. Please forgive (宽恕) me.” I kept giggling to myself while he asked about my ______ record. Then I laughed out when I ______ to him, “I haven’t had a ticket in at least 10 years.”
____, he took away my license and went back to his police car. I could see him through my rear-view mirror as if checking something. Soon he came back to my car, handed me back my ______, smiled and said, “Slow down and have a nice day.”
I believe that the laughter and smile changed him.
【1】A. quick B. slow C. loose D. mistaken
【2】A. reached out B. looked down C. showed up D. stayed up
【3】A. back B. about C. behind D. across
【4】A. hesitating B. recovering C. breaking D. beating
【5】A. worrying B. cheerful C. distant D. wild
【6】A. crying B. shouting C. laughing D. singing
【7】A. anxious B. happy C. upset D. embarrassed
【8】A. turned B. cut C. rolled D. jumped
【9】A. keep B. stop C. escape D. risk
【10】A. case B. law C. engine D. custom
【11】A. goal B. lesson C. statement D. document
【12】A. driving B. sailing C. hiking D. hunting
【13】A. introduced B. referred C. explained D. contributed
【14】A. Hopefully B. Gradually C. Disappointedly D. Doubtfully
【15】A. handbag B. guidance C. compass D. license
26、假如你是李华，前天你收到英国笔友Kathy发来的电子邮件，说她很想报名参加即将在当地举办的“汉语民歌演唱比赛（Singing Chinese Folk Songs Contest)”活动，但信心不足。请你给她回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1．鼓励她积极报名参加； 2.帮助分析参加的意义； 3．给她提几点建议。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Kathy,
I am glad to know that
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Yours,
Li Hua
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