1、It remains ______ how many senior citizens will actually benefit from this new plan .
A.to see
B.being seen
C.seen
D.to be seen
2、Students who exercise ________ have better physical and mental health than those who don’t.
A.hardly
B.patiently
C.regularly
D.annually
3、Today, people ______ social media to check daily headlines and keep track of what’s happening in the world.
A.look after
B.lay aside
C.give away
D.rely on
4、In recent years, we _________ large areas of wetland that was damaged by human activity.
A.see
B.saw
C.have seen
D.had seen
5、— What shall we do tonight then?
— , whatever you want.
A. Help yourself B. It’s a deal
C. No problem D. It’s up to you
6、____, we well not lose heart because we know we are supported by you all.
A.No matter the difficulty may be
B.However the difficulty may be
C.However great the difficulty may be
D.However may be the difficulty
7、China’s soft power grows ________ the increasing appreciation and understanding of China globally.
A.in line with
B.in reply to
C.in return for
D.in honour of
8、---How did you do on the test?
---Not so well. I ______much better, but I misread the directions for Part One.
A. could do B. could have done
C. must have done D. should do
9、The result was far beyond ____ we had expected, _____ brought great joy to every one of us.
A.that; which B.than; that C.what; what D.what; which
10、________, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals.
A.Generally
B.Obviously
C.Mainly
D.Properly
11、It is standard __________for a company like this one _________a security officer.
A. practice , to employ B. sense, employs
C. system , employed D. facility, employing
12、 ______ I failed in English a third time, I had no doubt about my gift for foreign languages.
A.Until B.When C.If D.Since
13、While ________ in the street, he came across his old friend.
A.to walk
B.walking
C.walked
D.he walk
14、To keep fit, Professor White _______ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
A.took on B.put forward C.put up D.took up
15、It is strongly ________ by doctors that senior citizens should have a medical examination annually.
A.demanded
B.recommended
C.commanded
D.ordered
16、With a lot of difficult problems ________, the manager felt worried all the time.
A. settled B. to be settled
C. settling D. to settle
17、Fear of failure is ______ holds people back from achieving their dreams and acting on their great ideas.
A. whether B. which C. that D. what
18、He showed us how the power of ______ ideas can change the world and told us not to stopping dreaming.
A.typical
B.meaningful
C.creative
D.available
19、The Carteret islanders had not prepared themselves well both physically and psychologically ________ they were required to relocate to a bigger island. In fact, it was only two weeks ________ the announcement of the relocation project.
A.since; after
B.before; since
C.until; that
D.after; before
20、Check carrots,potatoes, onions and any other vegetables_____ and immediatelyuse or throw away anywhich show signs of rotting.
A. in demand B. in store
C. on loan D. on sale
21、Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
Use associations.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng — tall, black hair.” To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That’s fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others — an automatic review for you.
【1】How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?
A.They will be moved.
B.They will be annoyed.
C.They will be delighted.
D.They will be discouraged.
【2】To reinforce the association you made between the person and something interesting, you may .
A.write them down
B.say it to yourself several times
C.go early to parties
D.spell and pronounce the name correctly
【3】What does the text mainly tell us?
A.Tips on an important social skill.
B.Importance of attending parties.
C.How to make use of associations.
D.How to recite and repeat names.
22、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?
Listen — Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them — Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!
______ — Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!
【1】 While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.
A. give him or her some advice
B. just listen unless asked
C. calm him or her down
D. share your feelings as well
【2】 When we provide help for our friends, we should _____.
A. try to do everything for them
B. put them before ourselves
C. change their bad habits first
D. pay attention to their shortcomings
【3】 What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?
A. Life without a friend is death.
B. A friend is easier lost than found.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D. A man is known by his friends.
【4】 Which of the following can be put in the blank of the last paragraph?
A. Make plans. B. Enjoy yourself.
C. Understand your friends. D. Play with your friends.
【5】 What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to find a good friend.
B. How to help friends in trouble.
C. How to be a good friend.
D. How to make more friends.
23、Many students find it difficult to learn English. Some of them even want to give up. They wonder how they can learn it well. Here are four English classes in Yucai Training Center. Have a look, maybe they can help you to improve it.
Class 1: For speaking Time: 7:30 p.m. — 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday Teacher: John Smith (the USA) Price: ¥150 for a month Introduction: In this class, you will learn how to talk with others in English and how to sing English songs. | Class 2: For reading Time: 8:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. on Mondays Teacher: Jeff Green (the UK) Price: ¥180 for 6 weeks Introduction: We’ll tell you some useful reading strategies and skills. Some for daily reading and some for exam reading. |
Class 3: For listening Time: 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Teacher: Lin Tao (CHN) Price: ¥100 for 3 weeks Introduction: This class will give you some helpful advice to practice listening. | Class 4: For writing Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. every Thursday Teacher: Rose (Australia) Price: ¥120 for 4 weeks Introduction: Rose is an experienced teacher. She has her special ways for you to improve your writing. She is also here to be your pen pal. |
For more information, you can read tomorrow’s newspaper or contact Mr. Zheng at 0769-6653221 or e-mail him at yucai@126.com. |
【1】The teacher from _______ can teach you to improve your spoken English.
A.the USA
B.the UK
C.CHN
D.Australia
【2】If you want to join all the classes in this training center, you should pay _____ for them?
A.180
B.480
C.550
D.650
【3】Which is the correct order for the class in Yucai Training Center according to the time you can join in?
① Class 1: For speaking
② Class 2: For reading
③ Class 3: For listening
④ Class 4: For writing
A.①②③④
B.②①③④
C.②①④③
D.③④②①
【4】Which of the following is NOT true?
A.In Class 1, you can learn to sing English songs.
B.In Class 2, you will learn how to deal with reading in the exams.
C.In Class 3, you can practice speaking.
D.In Class 4, you can write to the teacher.
【5】You can read this advertisement _________.
A.in a storybook
B.in a newspaper
C.in a magazine
D.on the Internet
24、For years, my time spent in the shower could have got me a mention in Guinness World Records as the shortest time taken to bathe. I hurried up during this process.
One day, however, while at a party, I heard an artist friend telling everybody that his idea came while he was having a shower. "What about you? Don't you get your creative thoughts from the same place?", he asked.
"I'm in and out in a hurry", I told, him proudly. I have no time to waste!"
"What a pity! That's the place where you need to slow down; plenty of great thoughts come from there!" he said. I tried it out. I slowed down the whole process, started enjoying the warm water, taking a little longer to soap myself and even spending more time just enjoying the process, and realized how much I had missed in hurrying up all these years.
A woman told me how much stress her friend was suffering from and how she tried to convince her that she needed to find ways to relax. She gave her a videotape on stress management and relaxation techniques, and encouraged her to watch it right away. Fifteen minutes later, her friend returned the tape and said: "It was good but I don't need it".
"But it's a 70-minute video. You couldn't have watched the whole thing," the woman replied. "As a matter of fact, her friend put it in, fast-forward!"
A major social problem of the 21st century is Hurry Sickness. We hurry through work. We swallow fast food. We complain that we don't have enough time. We race through the days and weeks until one day we look back in amazement and comment: My god, how time flies! Then we realize the heavy price we have paid for traveling fast.
Symptoms of Hurry Sickness include stress and anxiety, bad relationships, lowered work performance and even disease. Some people don't survive it. What's the cure? Slow down, for life is so short and precious that we must live it well.
【1】What was the advantage of taking a shower in the eyes of the artist friend?
A.Time was saved.
B.Nothing was missed.
C.Great ideas flew away.
D.Creative thoughts came.
【2】What was the trouble with the woman's friend?
A.She felt stressed.
B.She found the tape useless.
C.She found no way to relax.
D.She watched the tape too fast.
【3】What are the major trouble people face in the 21st century in the writer's eyes?
A.People run fast to work.
B.Everything is done in a hurry.
C.People don't have enough time.
D.Time flies without being noticed.
【4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Slow down and enjoy life more.
B.Learn to survive without stress.
C.Develop a good friendship.
D.Hurry up and perform good work.
25、 On Sunday I had my own Father’s Day celebration.Suddenly I_____ about my dad a lot.My dad is absolutely the_____man in the world.He would _____ refuse to help anyone in trouble.
Every Thursday night,my dad would _____Shreveport,LA to a church there.I always drove the car for him. _____this happened many times,I recall (回想起) one incident on one of those trips to Shreveport.That time on the _____,my dad saw a hitchhiker (搭便车的人).He asked me to pull the car over and offer him a_____.Dad asked him his name and address,told him ours,and talked to him about all sorts of things.
At first the hitchhiker was hesitant (迟疑的),but he changed his _____ as he could tell we were really listening to him.I did know that it was quite_____outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car.
We______another fortyfive minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was______many difficulties in life.Dad told him to keep his head up and said that ______would become better for him soon.He reached into his pocket and______the hitchhiker a twentydollar bill,leaving only a tendollar bill for himself.The hitchhiker then became very______.
I was always told never to______a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one.Dad always gave them money ______ he did not have very much of his own.
From that I’ve learned a lot about my dad and______ .I’ve learned that if you come from a place with______ ,you will show a lot of kindness to people who are______.Just one single kind act may______someone’s life.
【1】A. learnt B. talked C. thought D. worried
【2】A. kindest B. cleverest C. funniest D. bravest
【3】A. sometimes B. never C. often D. ever
【4】A. head for B. drive to C. come from D. stay in
【5】A. Because B. So C. Unless D. Although
【6】A. field B. way C. job D. side
【7】A. dinner B. sign C. ride D. chance
【8】A. attitude B. trip C. route D. plan
【9】A. dark B. cold C. sunny D. windy
【10】A. walked B. escaped C. drove D. flew
【11】A. facing B. forgetting C. understanding D. causing
【12】A. habits B. choices C. ideas D. things
【13】A. returned B. handed C. paid D. charged
【14】A. sad B. angry C. nervous D. grateful
【15】A. look at B. laugh at C. listen to D. pick up
【16】A. as soon as B. except that C. even if D. as if
【17】A. business B. life C. entertainment D. adventure
【18】A. laughter B. success C. complaint D. love
【19】A. suffering B. traveling C. playing D. studying
【20】A. destroy B. change C. risk D. share
26、假如你是李华,外教Saskia想给班上捐一些英文图书,委托你对班上同学的阅读兴趣做个调查。请根据下面的调查结果图表给Saskia写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 调查结果;
2. 简单建议;
3. 表示感谢。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Saskia,
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Yours,
Li Hua