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1、________ late in the morning, Bob turned off the alarm.
A．To sleep
B．Sleeping
C．Sleep
D．Having slept
2、I prefer a flat in Paris to ________ in Perth, because I want to live near my Mom's.
A．it
B．that
C．one
D．this
3、As the finished product was not correctly priced, it ________ well.
A．wasn’t sold
B．didn’t sell
C．wouldn’t be sold
D．can’t sell
4、Are these drugs _________ at the nearby drugstore without a prescription?
A．unfamiliar
B．available
C．short
D．dramatic
5、 I can’t say which wine is best ----- it’s a(n) _______ of personal taste.
A. matter B. event C. variety D. affair
6、You're very ________ to have found such a nice house.
A. fortunately B. unfortunately
C. fortunate D. unfortunate
7、As a mother I ask your justice to be ______and not to punish my son for matters he has no control over.
A. civil B. merciful
C. grateful D. supreme
8、What ________ me was how the accident could have happened.
A．puzzle
B．puzzling
C．puzzled
D．puzzles
9、The notice says, “It’s cheaper by 20% if you book the tickets ________.”
A. in all B. in addition to C. in addition D. in advance
10、 She seated herself at a small table in the restaurant, waiting _____.
A. serving B. to serve
C. served D. to be served
11、I was going to pay by cash when it suddenly occurred to me _________ I had left my purse at home.
A．whether
B．what
C．that
D．where
12、World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, and scientists have had the term “third-hand” smoke introduced to the public．
A. falls B. fell
C. has fallen D. is falling
13、She was finally following her ________, writing what she needed to write and that made her the happiest of them all.
A.dimension B.association C.recreation D.passion
14、The coach shouted to the footballers, “Look around __________ you’ll miss the goal
__________ with the ball.”
A. and; run B. or; run C. and . running D. or; running
15、 It’s important for the figures _________ regularly.
A. to be updated B. to have been updated
C. to update D. to have updated
16、He realized that his hard work in the past years ______ a big difference.
A．made
B．would made
C．has made
D．had made
17、I crossed the street to avoid ______ him, but he saw me and came running towards me.
A.meet B.meeting C.to meet D.being met
18、I don’t suppose anything happens _______ he doesn’t foresee.
A.that B.which C.what D.if
19、--- Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Year because of the outstanding performance.
--- _______.
A．Good to know
B．I’ll say
C．I hear you on that one
D．Can’t argue with that
20、Could you drive me to the supermarket at noon if ______?
A．it’s convenient of you
B．you are convenient
C．it’s convenient to you
D．you will be convenient
21、Here's why Disney World doesn't have mosquitoes(蚊子)
There is a lot that goes into making Disney World the "Most Magical Place on Earth”. Considering Walt Disney World is in Central Florida, and has various amusement parks at Walt Disney World, there is one thing missing from the huge property that you may not have even noticed: mosquitoes. 【1】.
Naturally, this is due to efforts from Walt Disney World staff to ensure health among guests and a uniform consumer experiences.【2】Disney employs a project called the “Mosquito Surveillance Program“ which can avoid the noisy pests and keep visitors safe from the threat of disease.
【3】Mosquitoes are attracted to the gas, which is one reason why they are so good at finding humans, as we breathe it out constantly. Once caught, the mosquitoes are then frozen and studied in labs where experts discover the best ways to keep mosquitoes off of our skin when we arrive on-site.
【4】Due to the birds' immunity to mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile they can be used to observe the presence of the virus without experiencing any harmful symptoms(症状)after that. The chickens are kept in cages, unlike flying birds that would travel long distances. So, if a virus is detected, it is easy for Disney to find out exactly which part of their parks has been affected by viral mosquitoes.
Occasionally, Disney has had to close certain sections of their park during the busiest times. 【5】 It's time of year when we can finally get back outdoors in Disney with family and friends without worry.
A．So, how do they manage to do it?
B．Mosquitoes are found throughout the world.
C．The warm damp air attracts a lot of mosquitoes.
D．Additionally, Disney keeps chickens throughout the parks.
E．It is to search for mosquitoes and revise events by moving outdoor equipment inside.
F．Across the numerous parks at Disney World are more than 60 CO2 catching devices.
G．Though mosquitoes haven't been completely swept away, they are really hard to find.
22、Long, long ago there were a lot of donkeys. The donkeys worked hard every day. They had no time to play or to relax, but they never felt appreciated for the work they did.
One day two donkeys got bored. They wanted to live a comfortable life, so the donkeys went to see a wise old man. They told him their problem. The wise old man agreed they worked too hard, and he wanted to help the donkeys. “I have an idea,” he said.
“What is your idea?” asked the donkeys.
“I will paint you and no one will know you are donkeys,” said the man.
The man went off to find some paint and he returned in just a matter of minutes. He had two pots of paints. One pot was filled with white paint, and the other black paint.
The old man first painted them white, and then painted stripes (斑纹) over the white paint. When he finished, the donkeys did not look like donkeys at all. “You no longer look like donkeys,” the old man said. “Everyone will be fooled. I will call you something else, zebras.”
The zebras went to a field to eat grass. Now they did not have to work.
Soon, other donkeys saw the zebras. They asked the zebras where they came from. When the zebras told the donkeys their secret, the donkeys all rushed to see the old man.
“Please make us into zebras, too,” they pleaded. So the wise old man painted more donkeys. As he did, more and more donkeys came.
The old man could not paint fast enough. Soon the donkeys became impatient. They began to kick about, and they knocked over the paint pots.
There was no more paint. The painted donkeys ran off to become zebras. The unpainted donkeys, because of their impatience, had to return to work.
【1】The two donkeys went to see a wise old man in order to ________.
A. ask him for help B. become patient
C. change into zebras D. have a short rest
【2】What does the underlined word “pleaded” (in Paragraph 9) mean?
A. relaxed B. knocked
C. begged D. agreed
【3】What finally happened to the impatient donkeys?
A. They were still donkeys working hard all the time.
B. They looked for another wise man to paint them.
C. They won praise for the work they did.
D. They hated the zebras and fought with them.
【4】What can we infer from the passage?
A. Both donkeys and zebras had to work hard.
B. Being patient is very important.
C. The wise old man was killed by these impatient donkeys.
D. There is always a good way not to work hard.
23、 Listening to new music is hard. Not hard compared to going to space or war, but hard compared to listening to music we already know.
There is a physiological explanation in our desire to seek comfort in the familiar. It can help us understand why listening to new music is so hard, and why it can make us feel uneasy, angry, or even riotous. It has to do with the plasticity of our brains.
When it comes to hearing music, a network of nerves in the auditory cortex called the corticofugal network helps classify the different patterns of music. When a specific sound maps onto a pattern, our brains release an amount of dopamine, the main chemical source of some of our most intense emotions. This is the essential reason why music triggers such powerful emotional reactions.
Take the chorus of a song by Adele or Bruce Springsteen, many of which have very recognizable melody. The majority of our brains have memorized these melodies and know exactly what to expect when each comes around. When the corticofugal network registers that Springsteen chorus, our brains release just the right amount of dopamine.
But when we hear something that hasn't already been mapped onto the brain, the corticofugal network goes a bit out of control, and our brains release too much dopamine as a response. When there is no map or pattern to attach to, music can register as unpleasant or bad.
That’s what happened one night in Paris in 1913. The piece that was shown at the Théatre des Champs- élysées for the first time that night was Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. As described in the daily newspaper Le Figaro, many members of the audience could not understand this new music. After the failure of that evening, however, the ballet continued running at the theater for many months. At the second, there was noise only during the latter part of the ballet; at the third, “thunderous applause” and little protest. At a concert performance of Rite one year later, “excitement and adoration” swept over the crowd, and admirers surrounded Stravinsky in the street afterward, in a riot of delight.
We are built to avoid the uncertainty of newness and our brains actually fight against the unfamiliarity of life. The act of listening to new music is hard, but it's necessary. Our brains change as they recognize new patterns in the world, which is what makes brains useful.
【1】According to the passage, why is it hard to listen to new music?
A.Because our brains tell us it’s unpleasant.
B.Because new music tend to be unappealing.
C.Because new music can trigger emotional reactions.
D.Because our brains release dopamine when listening to new music.
【2】Why do people like the chorus of Adele’s song?
A.Because it is familiar to us. B.Because it is easy to memorize.
C.Because it has a specific sound map. D.Because it affects the network of nerves.
【3】What’s the purpose of paragraph 6?
A.To show that people are changeable. B.To introduce an event happening in 1913.
C.To appeal to people to listen to new music. D.To prove that people tend to dislike new music.
【4】What may be talked about next?
A.Ways of listening to new music.
B.Other activities that benefit our brains.
C.Benefits we can get from listening to new music.
D.Reasons why we are built to avoid the uncertainty.
24、 Are you interested in hi-tech products? Here are some that you might find at the market now.
CX-1
Tired of dragging your bag through busy airports? Then you might want to consider CX-1. The smart suitcase uses facial recognizing software to follow its owner as he/she is checking in or heading to the gate. Though CX-1 can only move at a speed of up to seven miles per hour, a tiny tool enables owners to keep track of the suitcase’s location. Happily, it has been sold on the market.
Aibo
Sony’s latest version of the Aibo robotic dog is almost as fun as the real thing — but much less work. The pet dog can recognize its owner, obey several commands, and even recall the behavior that pleases its master the most. Aibo can also learn new tricks, take photographs, and over time, develop its own unique personality.
Forpheus
Forpheus, an “athletic” robot developed by Japanese technology company Omron. It teaches users how to play ping-pong. The 10-feet-tall machine uses a camera and artificial intelligence to track the ball’s speed and can predict the ball’s direction correctly. The smart Forpheus can also quickly test its player’s abilities and adjust the playing level, making the game fun.
Black Box VR
Though many people determine to go to the gym once a week, few reach their goal. Black Box VR wants to change that by turning hard exercise into fun video games. Using it, gym users will find themselves fighting enemies, including big creatures — all while getting exercise.
【1】What is the feature of CX-1?
A.It can be opened by facial expressions.
B.It can recognize and follow its owner.
C.It can move very fast in busy places.
D.It can sense its owner’s location.
【2】Who would most probably want an Aibo?
A.People who want to walk a dog.
B.People who often play tricks on others.
C.People who want to take high-quality photographs.
D.People who want a dog but can’t look after a real one.
【3】Which product can help people do physical exercise regularly?
A.CX-1. B.Aibo. C.Forpheus. D.Black Box VR.
25、 It was a day when I started school again after having the world’s best summer. I was _______ standing at the bus stop, for I knew that after I stepped on that bus, my _______ would be gone for a long time.
I never had friends at the school. My parents _______ said that if you want to have friends, you have to be a friend. I did that, but it didn’t _______. I was still ignored. I didn’t want it to be the same way this year. Before I knew it, it was the _______ day of school.
Then, the bus slowly _______. The door opened, and I walked to the _______ of the bus. As I passed the other kids, they would _______ and suddenly giggle（咯咯地笑）. The bus trip seemed to take a long time _______ we reached the school. When we arrived, I walked to my classroom, and sat at the ________ in the very back of the classroom. It wasn’t that I disliked school, but I wasn’t a ________ of the kids at the school. I ________ listening to the teacher in the class, but I didn’t like it when the bell rang for ________ .
I walked to an empty table, opened my lunch bag, and began to eat ________. A girl with a friendly smile came over to my table.
“What’s your ________?” she asked.
“Rachael,” I said in a low voice.
“I am Monica,” she said. She ________ talking to me, and I talked to her a little bit.
“No one likes me,” I said after a while of ________. “So do I,” she replied.
“I ________ that after a while of being lonely you have to be friends with people that look lonely too. Then, ________ will ever be lonely in this world,” she said.
Ever since those words were said to me, I have had lots of true friends. I will never ________ the day when my friend gave me the advice that would last a lifetime.
【1】A.excited B.surprised C.unhappy D.brave
【2】A.freedom B.choice C.chance D.money
【3】A.hardly B.also C.always D.still
【4】A.happen B.work C.care D.exist
【5】A.first B.last C.next D.other
【6】A.started B.left C.stopped D.appeared
【7】A.side B.back C.front D.top
【8】A.stand B.argue C.shout D.whisper
【9】A.before B.after C.when D.unless
【10】A.table B.window C.desk D.door
【11】A.helper B.servant C.friend D.leader
【12】A.finished B.minded C.missed D.enjoyed
【13】A.lunch B.dinner C.breakfast D.supper
【14】A.happily B.slowly C.comfortably D.quickly
【15】A.job B.time C.name D.number
【16】A.suggested B.appreciated C.disliked D.kept
【17】A.silence B.noise C.practice D.anger
【18】A.explained B.regretted C.learned D.promised
【19】A.somebody B.nobody C.everybody D.anybody
【20】A.lose B.save C.waste D.forget
26、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Public speaking is the act of speaking to a large group of people in a highly organized manner. Knowing the art of public speaking is very important. The ability to speak confidently and convincingly in public not only will make you stand out while in college, but also will enable you to play an active role in your workplace and community in the future. There are many occasions where you will likely be asked to give a speech, such as in a classroom presentation, at school meetings, graduation ceremonies, awards ceremonies, receptions, or wedding parties.
Public speaking often involves two major stages of work: preparation and delivering. As for the preparation, you should start with an audience analysis and decide on a speech topic and purpose. The more you know and understand about your audience, the better you will choose a topic and prepare the speech. After you analyze your audience and set a speech objective, you need to gather materials to support your idea. Examples, stories, statistics, and testimony (证明) are four major types of supporting materials. You can gather these materials from the Internet, journals, magazines, books, newspapers, or your personal experience. After you gather enough materials about the topic, you then need to organize them clearly and logically.
The language of a speech tends to be different from that of writing. In a speech, shorter and simpler words and sentences are preferred to long and complex ones so that the listening audience will understand well. Besides, in order to bring emotional responses in the audience, various kinds of rhetorical devices (修辞手法) are often employed to add power to the speech language.
To successfully deliver a speech, you need to do a lot of work as well. For example, you need to make effective use of your voice and body so as to convey your message clearly and vividly. Maybe you also need to prepare some visual (视觉的) aids such as PowerPoint to help your audience understand you well.
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