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1、It was as a result of his carelessness _______ a serious fire broke out during the night.
A.when B.that C.before D.since
2、Music should be taught routinely in schools because of the benefits _____ can have on the development of the brains of young children.
A. which B. that
C. one D. it
3、I advised you to buy Selected poems of LiBai, which is ________ for primary students.
A. intended B. devoted
C. exploded D. expanded
4、— How come she fell over?
— I didn’t push her________, it was an accident.
A．deliberately
B．desperately
C．deadly
D．deeply
5、He said that his car________stolen and he________have to telephone the police.
A．was; would
B．has been; will
C．had been; would
D．had been; will
6、Generally there is a sharp ______ between them in their character.
A.contact B.contrary C.contract D.contrast
7、I’d prefer _____ if I didn’t have to get up early on Sunday.
A.that B.such C.it D.which
8、The moment she ________ the winner of the English speech competition, she jumped with joy.
A．declared
B．is declared
C．declares
D．was declared
9、Having lived in China for 8 years, Helen has a good ________ of both English and Chinese.
A.ability B.guidance C.command D.program
10、—Mum, do you mind if I invite some friends to my birthday party?
—______. It will be more interesting.
A. By no means B. Yes, of course
C. Don’t worry D. No doubt.
11、_____ about his financial position that he can’t sleep at night.
A. Such does he worry B. So much he worries
C. So much does he worry D. Much does he worry
12、________ in the library regulations that any book borrowed should be returned by due time, or the borrower will be fined.
A．What is required
B．It is required
C．What requires
D．It requires
13、 The “Chinese Dream” is ________ dream to improve people's well－being and ________ dream of harmony, peace and development.
A. the; a B. a; a
C. a; the D. the; the
14、He has collected lots of ancient coins in the past few years, _________date back to Ming Dynasty.
A．most of them
B．most of that
C．most of whom
D．most of which
15、Is this the museum ______ the students visited the day before yesterday？
A.where B.in which C.at which D.that
16、Chinese people traditionally firecrackers during the Spring Festival, in the belief that this helps scare off the Nian monster and brings good fortune.
A.set aside B.set off C.set down D.set up
17、Working with the medical team in Wuhan during the urgent period ______ the best in him as a doctor.
A．held out
B．gave out
C．picked out
D．brought out
18、I firmly believe that it is his father rather than his grandparents who ________ for the spoiled child.
A．are to blame
B．should blame
C．is to blame
D．is to be blamed
19、He ______ to get out of trouble, but no one would help him.
A.succeeded B.attempted
C.managed D.offered
20、 _________ that he _________set up more than ten branches elsewhere.
A. So ambitious John is; aims to
B. So ambitious is John; aims to
C. So ambitious John is; aims at
D. So ambitious is John; aims at
21、“How many of us as children have stared up at a church-like top of a giant tree and climbed it in wonder, which is a rally special part of our lives?” asks Bill Laurance, a tropical ecologist at James Cook University. “The leaves of big trees in forests are spreading out in all directions. We’re faced with organisms that have evolved for long periods of ecological stability.”
“There’s a lot to discuss on the issue,” says David Lindenmayer, a conservation ecologist at the Australian National University. “Climate change will mean that, in some forests, big trees won’t reach the same sizes they used to.” The effects of climate change, including long droughts, more invasive species and so on increase the simple physical challenges that big trees face in pulling water from their roots to their leaves and withstanding windstorms.
Lindenmayer and Laurance define “large, old trees” as the largest five percent mature trees within a species. The flexible definition means that in some forests, the large, old trees might be only 20 meters tall and 100 years old.
These large, old trees control the surrounding plant communities, affect water and nutrient distribution, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. “They’re really the breadbaskets of the forest,” says Laurance. “This is a very environmentally and ecologically important group of organisms, and they need special care and handling.” Determining the distribution and habitat requirements for large, old trees in the landscape is the first step towards ensuring their survival, “We have to ensure that what we’re thinking is long-term, to match the way these trees have existed for hundreds or even thousands of years,” says Laurance. “It’s going to be a real challenge to keep some places where there is still wildlife and the big church-like trees that we all really care about.”
【1】How does the author lead in the topic of the text?
A．By definition.
B．By comparison.
C．By quoting someone’s words.
D．By drawing some conclusions.
【2】What can we learn about big trees from paragraph 2?
A．They are affected by various factors.
B．They have become shorter but thicker.
C．They easily pull water from their roots.
D．They grow taller because of climate change.
【3】Which of the following does Laurance want to express in the last paragraph?
A．The plants around control trees’ survival.
B．It is necessary to take good care of big trees.
C．Big trees mainly depend on wildlife for survival.
D．Planting big trees is the first step in forest protection.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．Protect Forest Giants
B．Keep Ecological Stability
C．Deal with Forest Organisms
D．Fight Against Climate Change
22、Just as our bodies produce waste every day—which is why we need to shower and use the toilet —our brains produce harmful waste proteins. But how can our brains “shower” themselves?
A 2013 study found the answer. Researchers at the US University of Rochester studied the brains of mice and discovered that they cleaned themselves while the mice slept. A kind of fluid in the brain, called cerebral spinal fluid (CSF 脑髓液), was found to increase dramatically during sleep, washing away waste proteins that had been building up between brain cells in waking hours.
“This study shows that the brain has different functional states when asleep and when awake,” Maiken Nedergaard, the lead researcher, told NBC News. It also explains why we can’t think clearly after a sleepless night while a good night’s sleep leave s us feeling sharp and refreshed.
Now a new study, published on October 31 in Science, digs a little deeper into our brains’ self-cleaning procedure. Instead of mice, this time humans were the test subjects.
Researchers at Boston University, US, monitored the brain waves of 13 healthy adults who were sleeping, using accelerated FMRI, which is capable of recording faster changes inside the brain than a regular FMRI machine. They found that every 20 seconds, blood flowed out of the brain, making room for a large amount of CSF to come in and “clean”. This cycle coincided (巧合) with the rhythm of the brains’ slow waves — an electrical activity that happens when we’re in deep sleep.
It’s still unknown how these brain activities are connected. But the me re fact that they are connected is exciting enough, since it allows researchers to piece together possible new explanations for misunderstood diseases.
For example, slow-wave sleep has been proven to play a role in strengthening our memories. This may explain why people with Alzheimer (阿尔兹海默症) often have fewer and weaker slow brainwaves. Based on this new study, there could be one more explanation for diseased brains: They are not clean.
Nedergaard, leader of the 2013 study, is also excited about the new findings. “Maybe the most important take-home message is that sleep is a serious thing,” she told Scientific American. “You really need to sleep to keep a healthy brain because it links electrical activity to a practical housekeeping ‘function’.”
【1】Why is the body waste mentioned at the beginning of the passage?
A．To show the similarity between body and brain.
B．To explain the main components of brain waste.
C．To introduce the topic of passage through comparison.
D．To remind us of the necessity of regular body cleaning.
【2】What can we learn from the passage?
A．Slow brainwaves are caused by the brain cleaning process.
B．The diseased brains break down for not cleaning themselves.
C．Sleep is the most important factor for improving our memory.
D．Slow brainwaves and brain cleaning occur with identical frequency (频率).
【3】Why are the findings of the new study important?
A．They are based on more advanced technology.
B．They give us new insight into some brain diseases.
C．They confirm the connection between brain activities.
D．They reveal the process of brains cleaning themselves.
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A．The self-cleaning function of human brains.
B．The importance of sleep at night for humans.
C．The cause and possible cures of diseased human brains.
D．The different states of human brains at daytime and night.
23、Food for Italians isn’t a trend; it’s a way of life. Italians live to eat, and the importance of food in family life is absolutely important and deep-rooted in everyday routines.
In Italy, kids are encouraged to be part of every social occasion that revolves around food — it’s not about dividing the children from the adults, giving them separate meals or putting them to bed early. In Britain, by contrast, my sister and I often see children eating separate meals from their parents.
Letting children experience food like an Italian will develop not just their palate(味觉) but also their social skills, manners, teaching them new and mature ways to interact. Here are some food customs that are part of every Italian child’s upbringing.
One of the most celebrated Italian food customs is the morning coffee. Coffee shops and bars have customers streaming in and out of them each morning as the Italians get their daily dose–and this habit is just as much about the social setting as it is about the coffee.
While the morning is all about coffee, pre-lunch or dinner, it’s all about the local snacks. Most often, Italian city centres and squares are jam packed with locals who come out with their kids to enjoy this pre-dinner treat, and children are encouraged to enjoy snacks available. This is a brilliant way to get kids to try new tastes without the pressures of meal times. It’s important to note that “kids’ menus” do not exist in Italian restaurants—children are treated like adults and are offered plates from the main menu — in smaller amounts, if they’re young.
Post-lunch, most cities can seem quite deserted. But by 4 p.m. onwards, the crowds start to re-emerge. One by one, families spill out and the streets liven up. Everyone begins their afternoon stroll, enjoying the afternoon snacks, like ice-cream, which turns over a huge trade in Italy.
【1】What will parents do at meal times in Italy?
A. Let children have their meals separately.
B. Offer children plates from kids’ menu.
C. Order some food for children but in small amounts.
D. Encourage children to eat with them.
【2】What won’t children develop if they experience food like an Italian?
A. Cooking ways. B. Sense of taste.
C. Social skills. D. Interacting manners.
【3】What do we know about the pre-dinner treat in Italy?
A. It is most often about coffee.
B. It can get children to experience new foods with ease.
C. It is unavailable in city centres and squares.
D. It can reduce the pressure of meal times.
【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To introduce different Italian local foods.
B. To stress the importance of food for Italians.
C. To show Italians’ children education.
D. To advertise Italian food trends.
24、A Journey to China
10 days from just A$1,590
Fully inclusive from Australia
Price covers: international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charges, local transportation, accommodation, all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for Australian citizens.
◆Days 1-3: Australia—Beijing
Fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During the stay, stroll through Tian’anmen Square to the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China, and visit the Summer Palace. Next day take a walk on the Great Wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic show.
◆Days 4-8: Beijing—Yangtze River Tour—Chengdu
Fly to Yichang and change (approx: one hour) to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. Take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way. Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.
◆Day 9-l0: Chengdu—Shanghai
Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful Yu Garden, Old Town, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an amazing Huangpu river evening tour.
◆Day11: Shanghai—Australia
Fly back to Australia, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.
Por more information:www.traveltochina.org
【1】The underlined word “sample” in the text probably means “________”.
A.book B.sell C.taste D.make
【2】According to the ad, the tourists from Australia will ________.
A.take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam B.visit the Great Nampu Bridge in Chengdu
C.have to pay extra for accommodation and meals D.arrive in Australia on the eleventh day of the trip
【3】The advertisement is mainly intended to ________.
A.encourage the Australians to travel in China
B.offer service of booking air tickets to tourists
C.attract the Australians to traditional Chinese food
D.provide Australians with a better understanding of China
25、 Some ten years ago, I was studying in a middle school in London. One day, Mrs. Clara gave a math _________ to our class. When the papers were _________, she found that twelve boys had made _________ the same mistakes in the test.
There is _________ new about cheating in _________. Perhaps that was why Mrs. Clara didn’t _________ say one word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to _________ after class. I was one of the twelve.
Mrs. Clara asked no questions, and she didn’t _________ us, either. Instead, she wrote the _________ words on the blackboard: On your way home you find some __________ and you’re completely sure that you will never be found out. Later someone comes to ask you if you have __________ some money he lost. What will you do?
She then ordered us to write down the __________, and asked us to take our whole lives to try to find out our own __________ to it.
I don’t know about the other eleven __________. Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most __________ single thing of my life. __________, I have been asking this question to myself when I have to make a __________.
Because of this, Mrs. Clara has become the most __________ teacher for me in my whole life. I often think of this: if Mrs. Clara had blamed us as many other __________ often did, would I go on __________ every day?
【1】A.test B.code C.motto D.image
【2】A.counted B.cloned C.marked D.gathered
【3】A.correctly B.exactly C.slightly D.frankly
【4】A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything
【5】A.sayings B.exams C.situations D.subjects
【6】A.ever B.once C.even D.never
【7】A.punish B.kneel C.stand D.stay
【8】A.suspect B.instruct C.blame D.obey
【9】A.above B.next C.correct D.short
【10】A.wine B.time C.money D.advice
【11】A.armed B.moved C.found D.touched
【12】A.proposal B.question C.experience D.instruction
【13】A.answer B.access C.format D.power
【14】A.boys B.receivers C.strangers D.people
【15】A.qualified B.important C.worthwhile D.outstanding
【16】A.Than ever B.So far C.Till then D.From then on
【17】A.decision B.mistake C.defense D.promise
【18】A.strict B.elegant C.strange D.respectable
【19】A.masters B.chiefs C.students D.teachers
【20】A.selecting B.offering C.punishing D.cheating
26、学校校报需要招聘一名英文版编辑，假设你是校报编辑，请代表编辑部用英文写一则招聘启事。内容要点如下：
1. 要求：擅长英语和画画；能熟练使用电脑；乐于为同学服务等；
2. 工作内容：编辑学生的英文来稿；负责英语栏目设计等；
3. 有意者请在下周五前与校报编辑部联系。
注意： 1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 不要逐字翻译，可适当发挥。
3. 参考词汇：栏目 column；编辑部 editorial office
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