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1、________ energy is generated from natural resources—such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and so on.
A. Recyclable B. Non-renewable
C. Rechargeable D. Renewable
2、Zhou Zhenglong, the Shanxi farmer, ________ guilty of faking photographs of the South China tiger, ________ a lighter sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison.
A．was found, receiving
B．found, receiving
C．having been found, received
D．found, was received
3、----A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may _______ urban areas.
---That’s true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural areas.
A. center on B. act on C. hang on D. catch on
4、The computer system crashed and I lost of work.
A.three hour’s worth B.three hours’ worth
C.three hours’ worthy D.three hour’s worthy
5、________ contrast, the largest animal species so far found on our planet is the blue whale, which can grow up to almost 30 metres ________ length.
A．By; in
B．To; in
C．With; of
D．To; of
6、In our mind, Professor Wang is a learned and kind man, so we showed our ________for him.
A．attention
B．respect
C．struggle
D．request
7、Eric, ____ yourself. Did you forget the school rules?
A.behalf B.believe C.behave D.betray
8、The blame for this accident attaches ______the driver who drank too much.
A. to B. in C. as D. on
9、This is the second time we ________ this question in a test.
A．saw
B．see
C．will see
D．have seen
10、 What’s your parents’ ____to this news?
--- Surprisingly calm.
A. opinion B. reaction C. action D. feeling
11、Susan was expecting her favourite singers, but to her disappointment, ______ appeared.
A. some B. none C. everyone D. no one
12、I’d like to use reference book, but the book I want to make use of is intended for beginners only.
A.a; the B./; the C.the; a D.a; /
13、—What do you think of Tom’s decision to leave the company?
—I have nothing to say. I don’t think I should _____ his decision.
A. deal with B. comment on
C. fall for D. stand for
14、______playing computer games，Li Hua can't help spending too much time surfing the Internet.
A.Being addicted to B.Addicted to
C.Having addicted to D.To addict to
15、We would like to go and thank him ourselves, but we ________ out his address yet.
A.haven’t found B.hadn’t found C.didn’t find D.don’t find
16、It is wrong for some parents to have their children ________ all day on weekends.
A．study
B．to study
C．studying
D．studied
17、 Although the tradition of drinking tea dates back to more than 3,000 BC in China, it was not until the mid 17'th century in the UK appeared the concept of "afternoon tea".
A. when B. where C. that D. which
18、The newly designed shirt ______ me but the color ______ me well.
A．doesn't fit; fits
B．isn't fit for; fits
C．doesn't fit; suits
D．isn't fit; suits
19、The novel is ______ based on his childhood life.
A．sincerely
B．gradually
C．loosely
D．finally
20、My mother tried to ________ me not to go to Athens to watch the 2004 Olympic Games, but she failed.
A．persuade
B．stress
C．admire
D．recognize
21、 Ready to give up long showers, water parks, and unlimited water gushing out of your taps? A new study says more than three-hundred-thirty-five-million people are faced with water shortage now. The oceans are full, of course. But the liquid—fresh, clean water for drinking and watering crops is in short supply in many parts of the world. Rivers are running low, lakes are shrinking, streams have stopped flowing, and groundwater is being pumped dry. However, the demand for water keeps increasing. So there comes unavoidably the water crisis!
What is causing the crisis? Experts say it is a complex combination of climate change and rapid population growth. On the one hand, global climate change threatens to reduce water supplies due to decreased rainfall. On the other hand, population growth is driving explosive demand for water, prompting rivers in thirsty countries to be tapped for nearly every drop and driving governments to pump out so-called fossil water.
Lack of water may result in several problems. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking waters are not safe. Lack of water may also result in more international conflict. Countries may have to compete for water in the future. Some countries now get sixty percent of their fresh water from other countries. And lack of water would affect the ability of developing to improve their economies. This is because new industries often need a large amount of water when they are beginning.
One partial answer to the world water shortage, at least for countries near the sea, is to build more desalination plants that change seawater into fresh water. Another suggested solution is for water-rich countries, such as Canada, to sell water to countries which are poor in water.
【1】Why does the author say the water crisis is unavoidable?
A.Because the oceans are full B.Because the rivers are running low
C.Because demand for water keeps decreasing D.Because many countries are competing
【2】According to the text, __________ may cause the water crisis.
A.long showers and water parks B.climate change and population growth
C.health problems and international conflict D.economy development and population growth
【3】Water shortage may result in the following problems EXCEPT___________.
A.health problems B.international conflict
C.the inability to improve economies D.the illegal selling of water
【4】What is the author’s suggestion to solve the water shortage problem?
A.Change seawater into fresh water B.Buy water from rich countries
C.Develop new industries D.Plant more trees
22、What Elon Musk has built on the remote mudflats (泥滩)at the southern tip of Texas is astonishing: huge metal structures, fuel storage tanks? and a silver rocket-all fronted by neon letters that spell out “Starbase”.
But can SpaceX coexist with the original feathered inhabitants on the lower Gulf coast? Environmentalists from Brownsville to Washington, D. C. are protesting his ambitious vision to build, test and launch next-generation rockets in this fragile ecosystem.
“It’s 24/7. The lights are really bright out here at night. I wouldn’t want to be nesting near any of this if I were a bird, “says Stephanie Bilodeau, a conservation bird biologist with a nonprofit program. “It doesn’t look like much, these vast mudflats she says, scanning the wetland, “but it’s undeniably important for shorebirds. The best habitat is right here.”
Less than 100 yards behind her, a massive heavy-lift crane(吊车) is preparing the site for the next test launch. When Musk broke ground here in 2014, the fact that he was sandwiched between the Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge and a group of local residents didn’t cause alarm. Now it does.
His original plans were to test and launch the slimmer Falcon 9 rocket a dozen times a year to launch satellites into orbit. But his plans have expanded--not surprising for Musk, who also owns the electric car company, Tesla. Today, he’s using this limited area of land to build and test his Super Heavy-Starship model. “Anytime you have progress, there’s nothing that doesn’t come with some downside/5 Musk told the local official.
In April, NASA awarded SpaceX a $2.9 billion contract to build a Starship to take astronauts to the moon, though the contract has since been put on hold due to environmental concerns. SpaceX activities are partly supervised by Cameron County in Texas. The top elected official there, County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr., says they both should pay closer attention to private space company. “We probably weren’t doing what we should have been, so I understand the public’s concern and we’re trying to do a better job going forward.”
【1】What does the underlined word “inhabitants” in the second paragraph refer to?
A．Locals.
B．Astronauts.
C．Birds.
D．Fishes.
【2】What is the purpose of quoting Stephanie Bilodeau in Paragraph 3?
A．To evaluate the overall effects of SpaceX.
B．To introduce the environmental protection efforts.
C．To explain the significance of the wetland for shorebirds.
D．To compare various habitats in Texas.
【3】Which of the following words can best describe Elon Musk?
A．Hopeful and flexible.
B．Ambitious but careless.
C．Innovative but unreliable.
D．Aggressive and confident.
【4】What might the local officials do in the future?
A．Stop funding Elon Musk.
B．Monitor SpaceX/ development.
C．Cooperate with NASA.
D．Prioritize public opinions.
23、If you are having trouble in finding suitable books for your kids to read, or would like to try some new ones, maybe you can take advantage of the following passages to see what’s around.
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Nobody has seen Willy Wonka inside his amazing chocolate factory for years. When he announces plans to invite the winners of five Golden Tickets hidden inside chocolate bars to visit his factory, the whole world goes after those tickets! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is perhaps Roald Dahl’s best-known story. |
| When the Sea Turned to Silver Pinmei’s grandmother always has the most exciting stories for her granddaughter. However, one night, soldiers of the King take her away. Knowing the King wants a special stone, Pinmei starts a journey to find the magic stone with her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy. This is a book full of Chinese stories, truth, and magic. Don’t miss it! |
| A Mango-Shaped Space This is a wonderful book! Mia is different, because she sees colors when she hears sounds, and all letters and numbers have colors. Even words and people’s names look a certain way to her. She has difficulty with maths and language classes because of it. She doesn’t tell anyone about it until one day when she is going into the eighth grade. |
| Because of Winn-Dixie One summer day, ten-year-old Opal goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries, and comes home with a dog. The dog Winn-Dixie is not an ordinary one. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. |
【1】Which book best suits readers interested in Chinese culture?
A．Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
B．When the Sea Turned to Silver.
C．A Mango-Shaped Space.
D．Because of Winn-Dixie.
【2】What’s special about Mia?
A．She has a talent for language learning.
B．She can easily remember words and names.
C．She finds sounds, numbers and words have colors for her.
D．She keeps her secret long enough until the end of ninth grade.
【3】What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A．To recommend some books.
B．To express his love for reading.
C．To share some interesting experiences.
D．To persuade readers to buy some books.
24、Dear Sir,
I am writing in reply to your article about homelessness in Ledchester as it raises questions about whether or how we should give money to charity.
There are now so many chances to give to charity in the UK these days that it can be difficult to know what is best to do. As your article said, if you go shopping in Ledchester city centre, there will be many chances to give money to charity, or to homeless people who look poor, tired and cold, but the solution is not as easy as you seem to think. Can I be sure that the person won’t spend the money on alcohol(酒) or drugs? You seem to have forgotten the research which showed that 9 out of 10 people begging on the street spend the money they are given on alcohol and drugs. Also, can I be sure that the person isn’t one of those “professional beggars” who simply pretend to be homeless and poor?
I think a more effective way to give money is to buy things in one of the many charity shops in Ledchester such as the Oxfam shop. This isn’t really charity as you are buying something, but you know the money is going to a good cause.
In recent years, as we all know, there have been a lot of big events organized to raise money for charity. Many will remember “Live Aid”. Lots of famous bands got together to hold a concert and make a record with all the money going to Ethiopia because of the food shortages there. The BBC also has a “Children in Need” day every year. In one sense you could say that these events are very successful as they raise a lot of money. However, I don’t believe that these events solve the real problems. In my view, these events just allow people to feel good about themselves for a day and then forget about charity and problems in the developing world for the rest of the year. My wife and I decided to support a child. We give a certain amount of money every month and this goes to pay for the education of a girl in Ethiopia. I would encourage your readers to support a child too. We don’t know if it is the best way to help, but at least it is something.
Yours faithfully,
Tom Blinson
【1】From Paragraph 2, we know that __________.
A.big charity events can solve many problems
B.there are so many homeless people in the UK
C.beggars are pretending to be homeless and poor
D.money given to beggars may not be spent wisely
【2】According to the writer, which can be a good choice to help?
A.To help organize charity events. B.To buy things in a charity shop.
C.To give money to homeless people. D.To cover the full cost of a poor kid.
【3】According to the passage, what’s the writer’s attitude to money-raising charity events?
A.Positive. B.Objective.
C.Unconcerned. D.Negative.
【4】The author wrote the letter mainly to _________.
A.present facts B.give advice
C.explain an idea D.offer encouragement
25、A Chicago teen has made his mark in the world by helping the homeless. Jahkil Jackson started an organization after he helped feed the ____ with his family. That ____ was his first glimpse (了解) into how that population lives.
“I was really ____ , because at 5 years old I thought everybody had homes. Then I asked my parents if we could give them ____. Obviously we couldn’t do that. So, we had to think of something ____, something that we have for ____ use, that they don’t have, and we thought of blessing bags.”
Jackson collected soaps, toothbrushes, socks and so on to put into the “blessing bags” for ____. To ensure the bags suit each season, he also made some ____ . “We usually adapt to the ____. If it’s winter, there are hats and scarves in those bags. If it’s summer, we’ll ____water bottles.” said Jackson.
It quickly became Jackson’s mission to increase the ____ of homelessness and to help those in need by ____ “Blessing Bags”. In just a few years, Jackson’s efforts have ____over 50,000 people.
The 8th grader has his eye on ____ the offerings of the organization to help more people. “My future goal is to build tiny homes,” he said. He plans to continue to lead a life of ____ and make the world a better place.
【1】
A．aged
B．jobless
C．disabled
D．homeless
【2】
A．problem
B．opportunity
C．experience
D．moment
【3】
A．confused
B．anxious
C．scared
D．angry
【4】
A．foods
B．houses
C．presents
D．clothes
【5】
A．unexpected
B．valuable
C．interesting
D．different
【6】
A．special
B．daily
C．temporary
D．medical
【7】
A．discussion
B．comparison
C．consideration
D．delivery
【8】
A．plans
B．preparations
C．adjustments
D．choices
【9】
A．development
B．surroundings
C．climate
D．population
【10】
A．add
B．collect
C．design
D．mail
【11】
A．acceptance
B．knowledge
C．awareness
D．influence
【12】
A．offering
B．selling
C．packing
D．producing
【13】
A．attracted
B．reached
C．interested
D．rescued
【14】
A．balancing
B．expanding
C．changing
D．advertising
【15】
A．service
B．peace
C．victory
D．bravery
26、假定你是李华，你所在的国际学校要完善校园公众号，现向全校师生征集意见，请你根 据以下内容，给负责人 Mr. Brown 写封信。要点如下：
1. 增加名校友专栏；
2. 展示学生优秀作品；
3. 提供生涯规划指导；
4. ……（至少一条）
注意：1.词数 100 左右，开头与结尾已写好不计入总词数； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：校友专栏 alumni column；生涯规划 career development
Dear Mr. Brown,
Knowing that WeChat public account of our school asks for advice on its improvement .
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Yours,
Li Hua
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