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1、Sanya is famous ________ its beautiful beaches.
A.of B.as C.for D.from
2、As old man was sitting in the sun peacefully with a thick pair of glasses ________ on his nose.
A. fixing B. putting
C. laying D. resting
3、I’m very lucky to have a comfortable life, _____ there’s always food on the table, heat in the winter, and, above all, love in the house.
A.which B.when C.where D.whom
4、—David,you sweep the floor today,_______?
—With pleasure.I swept it yesterday,though.
A.didn’t you B.do you
C.don’t you D.will you
5、The cost of buying an apartment in central Tianjin is higher than________ in any other area of the city.
A．that
B．this
C．it
D．one
6、Scientists want to bring a chunk of the red planet down to earth on what’s called a ________ -return mission.
A．sample
B．product
C．seed
D．ancestor
7、____his homework, he went to play basketball on the playground.
A．Finish
B．Finishing
C．Having finished
D．Finished
8、Daylight saving time begins at 2: 00 a. m. local time on the second Sunday in March, ________clocks spring forward an hour, typically ________observers to lose an hour of sleep.
A．which, caused
B．when, causing
C．which, causing
D．when, caused
9、It ______ me that I should treat myself a dinner after such an exhausting examination.
A. happened B. struck
C. occurred D. took
10、We had a lot of fun ________ his sixteenth birthday at his home last Friday.
A．to celebrate
B．celebrating
C．celebrated
D．celebrate
11、Classic literature and arts are not only what used to be popular but what last and through many generations.
A. struggle B. fade
C. survive D. repeat
12、Your question _____ he didn’t inform you earlier has not yet been answered, _____has aroused our curiosity．
A． which；which B． why；it
C． that；it D． why；which
13、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
14、—Many people think women are better at cooking than men.
— . ________ Most top chefs in the world are men.
A．I agree.
B．I can't agree more.
C．Not at all.
D．That's not the case.
15、Nowadays Chinese pedestrians feel caught between morality and trick: should they help an elderly person who ________ into the street?
A.has fallen B.is falling C.had fallen D.was falling
16、—How long _________ employed at this position?
—Since 2006.
A.are you B.were you
C.have you been D.are to be
17、 ________ you are travelling near or far, we’ve got tips on saving money and packing smart.
A. When B. Where C. Whether D. If
18、The teacher suggested we do the exercises with great ________ though they were easy.
A．caution
B．check
C．capability
D．challenge
19、Professor Smith doesn’t have time to explain________ the university library works, so we have to find it out by ourselves.
A．that
B．what
C．how
D．where
20、The telephone is very____for communication.
A.intelligent B.obedient C.patient D.convenient
21、
Comfort is comforting, but it might narrow our experience at work — and beyond.
In our modern world, discomfort is considered a terrible thing. If not terrible, it’s at least a thing of the past. Dishwashers, washing machines, computers, remote controls—yes, they add convenience, but also a level of comfort our forefathers did not enjoy.
As pain of any kind discourages happiness, we tend to reason anything that prevents us to feel good must be bad. And that’s also particularly true for our careers. Success makes us feel great, not terrible. Such a view, however, is a matter of personal opinion. And it may blind us to hidden opportunities.
Artists throughout history have tried to experience suffering, instinctively(本能地) if not consciously(有意识地), to produce works that explore the darker hidden sides of the human condition. This was done, in part, because pain is a reality of life for everybody in some form at some time. Pain is something everybody can relate to. And pain makes a person very real. For such artists, to deny pain would be to block the creative thinking, which drives them to explore and express. In fact, Germans have a term(术语) for this, “Weltschmerz”, which means “suffering from the world.” Writers, from Lord Byron to Kurt Vonnegut, have used the term to describe the psychological pain along life’s roller-coaster journey. It was not to be avoided; it was to be understood and employed.
So I believe that discomfort is good for us. Or, put another way, it tells us that something needs to be attended to. It develops us by forcing us to view our circumstances(环境) through a wholly different view. Because we’re attracted by safety and security, we do our best to create pleasant comfort zones for ourselves and our loved ones through the cars we drive, the houses we live in, and the places we work. But by resisting discomfort, we deny ourselves an important opportunity: the chance to shake ourselves out of our predictable perspectives(视角) and allow ourselves to make knowledgeable observations that we could not possibly have made before. Discomfort gives us fresh eyes.
【1】Which of the following is NOT a reason why artists throughout history have been exploring sufferings?
A. Pain is a mirror that can reflect the life of everybody.
B. Pain is something that no one can escape from.
C. Pain can strengthen the feeling of existence of a person.
D. Pain can help them to avoid the creative thinking.
【2】The term “Weltschmerz” couldn’t be used to describe something like __________.
A. social inequality
B. great achievements
C. racial discrimination(歧视)
D. mass killings
【3】The author believes that by challenging discomfort, one may _________.
A. lose an important chance to make a big fortune
B. feel upset and fail to think calmly
C. control the situation properly when things go wrong
D. judge and think about the world in a new particular way
【4】 By writing this passage, the author tries to __________.
A. explain why discomfort is good for us
B. criticize(批评) a world full of comfort
C. persuade people to lead a life full of discomfort
D. blame those who enjoy an easy life
22、 Every year, hundreds of millions of Monarch Butterflies (黑脉金斑蝶) from Canada and the United States journey as far as 2, 500 miles to the forests of Michoacan, Mexico, a place which has the world’s largest insect migration. It’s such a breathtaking sight, but as always, human greed is threatening to destroy it.
The Monarch Butterflies start to arrive in Michoacan in late October to make their winter home in the trees high up in the mountains of the natural reserve. Once there, they gather together in large masses. These masses often become so heavy that they cause tree branches to bend or even break. But there’s a purpose of all these massing - it allows the butterflies to survive in the low nighttime temperatures at these high altitudes.
The Michoacan Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary (保护区) is most impressive during the months of February and March, just before the winged insects begin their long journey home.
Mexico’s Butterfly Forest is a shelter protected by law, and one of the country’s most popular sights, but that hasn’t stopped people from slowly but steadily destroying it.
Illegal woodcutting in the heart of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve has been a longstanding problem, but criminals are rarely brought to justice. They are often set free after paying some money.
Just last month, an even greater threat rose in Michoacan’s butterfly home. The country’s largest mining corporation gained the right to reopen an old mine in the heart of the monarch reserve. Experts believe that if the mine is reopened, it will likely spell the end of this magical place.
And as if all this wasn’t bad enough, the increasing use of herbicides (除草剂) in the American corn belt has led to the decrease of a plant which is essential to the monarchs’ development from egg into butterfly.
【1】When do the Monarch Butterflies begin to fly back to Canada?
A.In January. B.After March. C.In October. D.In December.
【2】What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.The weather. B.The reserve. C.The massing. D.The forest.
【3】What can we know about the protection of Monarch Butterflies in Mexico?
A.It is very satisfying.
B.It should be strengthened.
C.It cost the government a lot.
D.It has saved many butterflies.
【4】What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
A.Monarch Butterflies have a worrying future.
B.America has many mines waiting for exploration.
C.Monarch Butterflies live in the centre of an old mine.
D.The use of herbicides will let Monarch Butterflies lay fewer eggs.
23、The post-vacation syndrome (综合症) affects the majority of students. 【1】 Symptoms can last a few days, a week, or up to 15 days. Here are some tips that will help you manage it.
Ease into your schedule
After a long vacation, it is necessary to plan the schedule. The ideal is to fulfill your schedule 100%, but you must be realistic: be flexible during the first weeks and do not arrange your schedule too tight. 【2】
Start with small goals
Starting with small tasks will allow you to achieve small objectives and gain satisfaction with what has been completed. Always, now more than ever, it’s important to break down big goals into small daily or weekly goals to motivate you to keep going.
Make your space free from distractions
【3】 Rearrange your study area, put it in order, and avoid wasting hours on mobile phones. Remember that, after a distraction, it takes us an average of 25 minutes to refocus on what we were doing.
Maintain leisure activities
Experts recommend not to return suddenly to studies but to do it a few days before to adapt schedules, routines and even diet. During the first days, it will also help you to maintain some leisure activities. 【4】
Rest to be more productive
It is likely that, during your vacations, you have slept in a disorderly way: some days little and other days more than 12 hours. To get back into the routine, you need to get back to sleep in an orderly and sufficient way. 【5】 Sleeping 8 hours a day will help you improve your attention and concentration and consolidate (巩固) the knowledge acquired during the day.
A．Stop yourself from being distracted by any noise.
B．Your mind and body need time to adjust back to the routine.
C．It’s time for you to avoid being distracted during your study time.
D．Sport, for example, will help reduce stress, and release muscle and mental tension.
E．We must accept that the holidays are over and face the new semester with optimism.
F．One way to adapt is to go to bed earlier and progressively advance the wake-up time.
G．Its most common symptoms are psychological discomfort and difficulty concentrating.
24、Dancing with your grandma for 15 minutes a week promotes positive feelings and improves her state of mind, a study claims. Doctors from Israel are urging younger family members to have a regular visit to their grandmas and have a dance with their grandmas.
And they found a 15 - minute boogie (布吉舞) once a week lifted the spirits of the elder family members and helped strengthen the familial bond. In fact, it is called Dance Movement Therapy (DMT). DMT across the generations, complete with eye contact, was found to promote positive feelings and improve mood for the elderly.
The grandparents reported a bright state of mind, happy memories and uplifted spirits. Dancing has also previously been linked to improved muscle strength, balance and endurance (忍耐力). For the grandchildren in the study, the weekly boogie changed how they view ageing and allowed them to come to accept the eventual death of their elderly relative.
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, assessed how dance affected the well - being of 16 dance movement therapists (治疗师) and their grandmothers. DMT was paid attention due to the fact that it is easily accessible and does not cost more to practice. The researchers were eager to examine a low - cost method to treat issues commonly faced by an ageing population, such as limited mobility and depression, Grandchildren were instructed to make eye contact and encourage playfulness and touch. They were also told to mirror their grandmothers' movements and give them time and space to rest when needed.
The sessions were recorded and then analysed while diaries and interviews captured the opinions and feelings of the participants. As well as the benefits to the health of the senior, the experiment also changed the idea of the younger family members.
【1】What should the young people do when dancing with their grandmas?
A．Follow the grandmas' steps
B．Look at the grandmas' eyes
C．Move the bodies as long as possible
D．Talk with their grandmas in gentle voice
【2】What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A．Dancing benefits both the senior and the young in the new study
B．Dancing brings the young happy memories and uplifted spirits
C．Dancing enables the senior to accept aging and death of their old relatives
D．Dancing is linked to improved muscle strength and balance in the new study
【3】What is the best advantage of DMT?
A．Common
B．Relaxing
C．Inexpensive
D．Influential
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．What does Dance Movement Therapy Mean?
B．Dancing a Good Way to Stop Being Senior
C．Why Don't You Dance l5 Minutes Every Week?
D．Dancing with Grandparents is Good for Health and Family Ties
25、The world always makes way for the dreamer
When I was nine years old, I lived in a small town. I found an ad for selling greeting cards in the back of a children’s magazine. I thought to myself I could do this, so I begged my mother to let me send for the kit (卡片盒). Two weeks later when the kit arrived, I took the cards and ran out of the house. Three hours later, I returned home with no ______ and a pocket full of money. A ______ was born.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to ______ Zig Ziegler. I remember listening to Mr. Ziegler who raised everyone’s ______ up to the ceiling. I left there feeling like I could do anything. I wanted to be a speaker just like Mr. Ziegler. Then a ______ was born. Recently, I began pursuing my dream of ______ others.
After working for many years in the company, I decided to ______ my secure position after attending a sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a speech that ____ my life. He asked us, “______ an angel could realize your three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a moment to ______ the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need an angel?” I would ______ forget the encouragement it gave me at that moment. I ____ that I didn’t need an angel’s help to become a great speaker.
Having made that decision, I was immediately ______. My husband was laid off from his job just one week after I ______ my job. We had recently bought a new house and needed both ____ to pay the monthly mortgage (按揭贷款). I even planned to turn back to my ____ company, knowing they wanted me to stay but I was ______ that if I went back, I would never leave. I decided I still wanted to ______ forward rather than end up with a mouth full of “if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.
When I firmly ______ my dream, the miracles really began to happen. In a short period my husband found a better job. And I was able to get a lot of _______ engagements. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
【1】A.cover B.tool C.card D.magazine
【2】A.salesperson B.advertiser C.designer D.collector
【3】A.help B.see C.hug D.encourage
【4】A.height B.senses C.Voice D.spirits
【5】A.concept B.memory C.dream D.chance
【6】A.controlling B.entertaining C.challenging D.motivating
【7】A.leave B.gain C.pursue D.question
【8】A.prevented B.ruined C.changed D.studied
【9】A.If B.Although C.Unless D.Before
【10】A.give up B.look into C.carry out D.write down
【11】A.never B.seldom C.always D.sometimes
【12】A.argued B.realized C.expected D.imagined
【13】A.improved B.criticized C.tested D.accepted
【14】A.knew B.quit C.offered D.created
【15】A.ideas B.confidence C.energy D.incomes
【16】A.ideal B.former C.official D.secure
【17】A.optimistic B.certain C.sensitive D.generous
【18】A.touch B.sit C.manage D.move
【19】A.stuck to B.adjusted to C.returned to D.objected to
【20】A.selling B.operating C.speaking D.publishing
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