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1、Mr. Smith made a brave _______ to save the company from bankruptcy (破产), but it didn’t work.
A. attempt B. announcement C. edition D. combination
2、Life is unsure; even the poorest ________ become the richest.
A．shall
B．must
C．need
D．might
3、 —I’m afraid the project may be several days behind schedule due to bad weather.
—Don’t worry. Three more assistants will be _______ in no time at all.
A. at your convenience B. at your command
C. at your risk D. at your request
4、Gillian Sandstorm, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex, investigated the extent ______people get happiness from weak-tie relationships.
A．which
B．what
C．to which
D．in which
5、I ______ go to the supermarket to purchase daily necessities, for it is far away from my house.
A.eventually B.constantly C.occasionally D.frequently
6、________, his translation manages to be ________ to the spirit of the original.
A.To his credit, admirable B.To his shock, exact
C.To his credit, faithful D.To his shock, considerate
7、Now that the plan has been _________out, we must _________it out.
A.worked; carry B.kept; give C.taken; put D.brought; find
8、Having been examined by professional doctors ________ with positive results in nearly every aspect in the past twenty years, the old man ________ his confidence in his long lasting goal of living to at least 100 years old.
A．day in and day out; overlooked
B．on a daily basis; misjudged
C．for the first time; made
D．from head to toe; boosted
9、You were working too hard. You’d better keep a ________between work and relaxation.
A．promise
B．lead
C．balance
D．diary
10、It is extraordinarily difficult to get a leading job in most fields without having been to university,your talents.
A. whatever B. however C. whichever D. wherever
11、People’s abilities differ, but their rights and opportunities ________ be the same.
A．could
B．might
C．need
D．should
12、The man sitting beside me on the plane was very nervous. He ________ before.
A.hasn’t flown B.hadn’t flown C.doesn’t fly D.wouldn’t fly
13、Usually, I feel exhausted after a tiring day so when I get home I like to________ on the sofa and listen to music.
A．collapse
B．breathe
C．embrace
D．bend
14、Water lilies can often be seen in China, with their round leaves, or pads, floating in _____.
A．basements
B．ponds
C．masks
D．first-aids
15、Being younger and thinner, she can eat super big hamburgers, ______ I have to give up in the interest of my weight.
A．that
B．who
C．whom
D．which
16、The fact ________ women can work as well as men is clear.
A．when
B．that
C．where
D．which
17、The problem ________ at the meeting yesterday.
A. came to B. came across
C. came up D. came up with
18、—Excuse me, look at the sign “No photos!”
—Sorry, I ________ it.
A．don’t see
B．didn’t see
C．haven’t seen
D．won’t see
19、Lily regretted ______ to Mary’s birthday party last Sunday.
A. not to go B. not having been going
C. not going D. not to be going
20、—Excuse me, have you got the time?
—______
A．Not at all.
B．It’s ten to five.
C．Yes, I’m free now.
D．What’s wrong?
21、Dear Customers,
I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read—as I relax into the chair, I also relax into the author’s words, stories and ideas. The paper book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author’s world.
Today, we at Amazon are excited to announce Mindle, a wireless, portable(便携的) reading device(装置) with instant access to more than 90,000 books, magazines and newspapers.
We’ve been working on Mindle for more than three years. Our top design goal was for Mindle to disappear in your hands, so you can enjoy your reading. We also wanted to go beyond the physical book. Mindle is wireless, so whether you’re lying in bed or riding a train, you can think of a book, and have it in less than 60 seconds. No computer is needed—you do your reading directly from the device.
We chose the same wireless technology used in advanced mobile phones. But unlike mobile phones, there are no monthly bills, no service or data plans, and no yearly contracts. There is no software to install(安装). We want you to get lost in your reading and not in the technology.
Mindle uses a new kind of display called electronic paper. Sharp and natural with no strong light, reading on Mindle is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Mindle weighs only 10.3 ounces—less than paperback—but can carry two hundred books.
Enjoy learning about Mindle and many thanks!
Jeff Bezos, Founder & CEO
【1】This passage is probably a(n) ______.
A．device guide
B．lab report
C．advertisement
D．letter of thanks
【2】With the device, the reader is able to ______.
A．enjoy reading while driving a train
B．get rid of heavy paper books
C．gain access to free software
D．improve reading skills
【3】Different from mobile phones, Mindle ______.
A．doesn’t need regular fees
B．can work without power
C．has a much sharper screen
D．is wireless and weightless
22、Every superhero, no matter how small, needs a cape. That was Robyn Rosenberger’s motivation when she started sewing superhero capes for kids with cancer, heart defects, and other serious diseases. It all began when she was making a cape as a birthday present for her nephew. Rosenberger heard of a girl named Brenna who was battling a potentially deadly skin condition called harlequin ichthyosis. Anyone suffering from what she was going through had to be tough. “I had an aha moment (顿悟),” Rosenberger says. “Brenna was a superhero! She needed a cape.” So Rosenberger sent her one, and Brenna’s mother was delighted.
Rosenberger found ten more kids online and sent out ten more capes. Before long, she quit her job at a software company to dedicate herself full time to tinysuperheroes.com, a website where people can buy hand-made capes for brave kids facing illness and disability.
Since 2013, Rosenberger and her small paid staff have sent more than 12,000 handmade capes to kids in all 50 states and 15 other countries. The capes come in pink, blue, purple, or red and can be decorated with the child’s initials or specialized patches, including a heart, a rocket, or a lightning bolt. One recipient was eight-month-old Gabe, who was born with a cleft palate (腭裂), which causes distinct facial features. Rosenberger sent him a red cape with a bright yellow G in the center. It was a hit.
Gabe is now a fixture on the company’s social media posts. “The Tiny Superhero community has been a wonderful connection to have,” says Gabe’s mom, Kate Glocke. In fact, two years later, “We still bring Gabe’s cape with us to every hospital appointment.”
【1】Rosenberger started making capes because she _______.
A．wanted to set a good example to sick kids
B．hoped to encourage kids with serious diseases
C．aimed to cure the kids with serious diseases
D．made an attempt to make money online
【2】Which word can best describe Rosenberger?
A．Optimistic.
B．Independent.
C．Diligent.
D．Caring.
【3】Which of the following capes are NOT available?
A．Purple capes with the child’s initials.
B．Pink capes with the child’s photo.
C．Red capes with a heart-shaped patch.
D．Blue capes with a patch shaped like a rocket.
【4】In which column of the newspaper are you likely to read the story?
A．Cover Story.
B．Book Review.
C．Medical Research.
D．Campus Life.
23、Nonprofits usually try to give donors a simple message: Donate $50 now to help someone in poverty. But how does your donation get to the person in need? And how do these international nonprofits actually operate?
Nonprofits are usually headquartered in the USA or Europe. Many of them have “field offices” in the under-developed countries where they work. These offices often employ locals or nationals understanding the language and culture. Larger nonprofits sometimes create local affiliates (分支). So when you donate to World Vision, for example, your gift may get passed on to World Vision Kenya, a semi-independent organization.
Other international nonprofits partner with local organizations, which are smaller nonprofits started by people in poorer countries so they could help people in their own communities. Here’s how the partnership usually works: the international nonprofit asks for donations and then passes them on to the local partners. I work for an international nonprofit called West African Vocational Schools (WAVS) and we partner with a local organization called Ponte da Vida.
International nonprofits know that many donors like to support children in poverty, so child sponsorship programs are a popular way to raise funds. But how those donations are actually used varies. World Vision, for example, uses child sponsorship funds to help everyone in a community. Usually, these are communities where most people are living in poverty. World Vision has learned the hard way that giving special treatment to one child isn’t a sustainable way to help people in poverty. Besides, it often has unintended consequences: children who don’t get free stuff feel jealous (嫉妒的).
WAVS has a different model. We encourage our donors to join One Student, a community of monthly givers who help equip young people in West Africa with life-changing job skills. They usually give $40/month because that’s how much it takes to cover the cost of training one student for one month. The donations are sent to Ponte da Vida, which uses the funds to operate WAVS vocational schools in West Africa.
Still have questions? Feel free to email me.
【1】What can we learn about World Vision?
A．It is a partly independent organization.
B．It has branches in many countries.
C．It partners with WAVS.
D．It is based in Kenya.
【2】What does World Vision think of treating poor kids specially?
A．It causes negative effects.
B．It is helpful and effective.
C．It costs higher than expected.
D．It should have an age restriction.
【3】What is the duty of One Student members?
A．Operating vocational schools in West Africa.
B．Teaching children life-changing job skills.
C．Contributing money to WAVS regularly.
D．Seeking partnership with Ponte da Vida.
【4】What is the purpose of this text?
A．To call for donations.
B．To explain how nonprofits work.
C．To show how kids in need receive donations.
D．To recommend some nonprofits to volunteers.
24、Rich Anderson says he isn’t scared of sharks and he is appealing to others to learn to love them.
“I try to convince people that looking at a shark eye to eye is totally different to sitting on a surfboard or a boat looking at every shadow that goes underneath thinking it’s a shark coming to get them,” he said. “Eye to eye they look at you, you look at them and you go your own way.”
“I find that once people see their first sharks, their whole attitude changes. They realize that they are not as scary as what they thought they were,” Mr. Anderson said. He compares sharks to dogs, in the way they show their behavior and attitude towards humans. “You are not going to go up to a dog that it arching(拱起) its back and making a low sound in the throat at you,” he said. “If a shark is arching and its fins(鳍) are down, it’s telling you to move on.” He admits he thought the shark was trying to attack him the first few times.
Mr. Anderson is against the controversial policy introduced in Western Australia to kill a shark if it presents a threat to humans. He said many of the same things that occur in Western Australia are also happening in New South Wales.
Anderson said that sharks come closer to shore because they are attracted to the smell of whale bodies which have broken down after being buried in the sand on many beaches.
Mr. Anderson often sees gray nurse sharks, fur seals, leopard seals, penguins and fishes of a range of colours in the Pacific Ocean along Bellingen Shire. “Depending on the time of the year, you can get a good mixture of sea creatures moving through there,” he said. Tiger sharks are his favourite kind of sharks. He describes them as pig-headed but also elegant creatures.
【1】What does Mr. Anderson probably do?
A．A diver.
B．A surfer.
C．A boatman.
D．A fisherman.
【2】What does Mr. Andersan try to tell us by comparing sharks to dogs?
A．Sharks have the same behaviour as dogs.
B．Sharks are naturally friendly to human beings.
C．Sharks can send messages through their behavior.
D．Sharks can be lovely creatures if properly trained.
【3】What mistake did Mr. Anderson once make?
A．He never looked at sharks eye to eye.
B．He once saw sharks as a scary animal.
C．He didn’t allow sharks to get close to shores.
D．He misunderstood a shark’s arching its back.
【4】What do we know about the Pacific Ocean along Bellingen Shire?
A．It’s a popular tourist destination.
B．It’s open in certain times of the year.
C．It’s Mr. Anderson’s favorite place.
D．It’s where Mr. Anderson trains sharks.
25、 I remember the first day when I saw Sally playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she _____ her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. She seemed so ______, but she managed to shoot jump shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her but nobody could.
I began to notice Sally at other times, basketball in hand, playing ______. She kept dribbling(运球) and________over and over, sometimes until dark.
One day, I asked Sally why she ______ so much. Without a moment of hesitation she said, “I want to go to college. The only way I can go is to get a ______. I’m going to play college basketball and I want to be the best one. I believe if I am ______ enough, I will get one. My father has told me that if the dream is big enough, the facts don’t ____.
I ______ her through those junior high years and into high school. Every week, she led her team to ______. One day in her senior year, I saw her sitting on the grass, her head ____ in her arms. Slowly and quietly, I walked
____and sat down beside her. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “Oh, nothing.” came a soft reply, “I am just too short.” The ______told her that at 165 cm she would probably never play for a top team-still less she would be ______a scholarship—so she should stop dreaming about college.
I felt she was extremely ______. I asked her if she had talked to her dad about it yet. She told me that her father said those coaches were ______. They didn’t understand the _______of a dream.
The next year, Sally was seen by a college basketball coach after a big game. She was ________ awarded a scholarship and ______ to the college education that she had ______ and worked toward for all those years.
It’s true: if the dream is big enough, the facts don’t matter at all.
【1】A.felt B.lost C.struggled D.saw
【2】A.small B.upset C.strong D.determined
【3】A.well B.still C.again D.alone
【4】A.running B.passing C.shooting D.struggling
【5】A.studied B.expected C.improved D.practiced
【6】A.title B.prize C.reward D.scholarship
【7】A.good B.brave C.active D.careful
【8】A.lack B.block C.count D.appear
【9】A.guided B.watched C.preferred D.encouraged
【10】A.faith B.peace C.victory D.profession
【11】A.sunk B.buried C.covered D.dropped
【12】A.up B.away C.back D.around
【13】A.coach B.judge C.teacher D.captain
【14】A.sent B.offered C.promised D.suggested
【15】A.excited B.worried C.disappointed D.frightened
【16】A.cruel B.strict C.unfair D.wrong
【17】A.cause B.power C.value D.pressure
【18】A.really B.entirely C.gradually D.naturally
【19】A.voted B.admitted C.appointed D.introduced
【20】A.joined in B.gone through C.benefited from D.longed for
26、假设你是学生李华，进入高三后你发现很多同学为了学习不吃早饭，经常熬夜等不健康学习生活方式。学校校报的英语专栏正在开展以“健康生活方式”为主题的英语征文活动，你打算投稿。请根据以下提示信息写一篇英语短文。
1．指出现在部分高三同学不健康的学习生活方式；
2．结合实际从以下三方面提出具体健康生活方式：
a．膳食； b．体育锻炼； c．人生态度。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节．以使行文连贯。
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