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1、It is the third time ____ late this month.
A．that you arrived
B．when you arrived
C．that you’ve arrived
D．when you’ve arrived
2、The private place is only accessible to the royal family and those who have the______ granted by the Queen.
A. certificate B. privilege
C. dignity D. elegance
3、The openair celebration has been put off______ the bad weather.
A．in case of B．in spite of
C．instead of D．because of
4、Ten minutes later，a bus ________ and everybody got on it.
A．came up B．added up C．looked up D．put up
5、Competition forces them always to ________ the latest technology, which both increases output and puts pressure on prices.
A．encounter
B．equip
C．estimate
D．employ
6、The girl glanced over her shoulder and found herself by a young man in black.
A. was followed B. followed
C. following D. had been followed
7、The neighbors asked them to stop making a noise at night, but they _______doing it.
A.agree with B.agree on C.kept off D.kept on
8、If you ____________ working like that, you’ll make yourself ill sooner or later.
A．set out
B．bring out
C．carry on
D．drive away
9、He pointed out such a crucial detail about the experiment ______ we could never neglect.
A.as B.that C.where D.when
10、______ makes the school proud is ______ more than 90% of the students have been admitted to universities.
A. what; because B. that; because
C. that; what D. what; that
11、You'd better speak a little slowly _________ the children can understand easily.
A．now that
B．so that
C．as if
D．even if
12、It is not until he returned to his hometown ______ the great changes that had happened.
A. did he find B. that he found
C. that did he find D. found he that
13、The headmaster, as well as the headteachers, believes it’s vital to ________ Internet’s influences on children from those of the family.
A．distinguish
B．update
C．approve
D．swallow
14、When the factory closes, _______ will mean 7,000 workers will be out of work.
A．which
B．it
C．what
D．they
15、Everyone hopes to land a job ________ his potential can be fully discovered and realized.
A．that
B．which
C．where
D．what
16、Some computer games encourage________ behavior in young children, which must be banned.
A．violent
B．domestic
C．artificial
D．relevant
17、--I’m exhausted. I ______ on a design day and night.
--You’d better have several days off after finishing it. Otherwise you might break down.
A. work B. worked
C. had worked D. have been working
18、The train began to move _________ I reached the platform.
A.the immediate B.direct C.the minutes D.instantly
19、The government has announced plans to cut back _____ defence spending ____ 10% next year.
A. upon; to B. on; by
C. of; by D. for; to
20、All rights ______ , no one is allowed to copy or use this paper for other commercial purposes.
A.preserved B.observed C.deserved D.reserved
21、Have you ever taken a selfie (自拍照) and thought, “Why do I look so weird (奇怪的)?” The reason may be because photos show us the reverse (相反) of what we see in the mirror. When we take a photo of ourselves using the front-facing camera on a phone, the resulting image captures our face as others see it. This can be a little weird because our faces are not perfectly symmetrical, and certain features don’t line up in photos the same way they do in the mirror.
In addition to the reverse image issue, our tendency to like what we’re familiar with also plays a role. We are most familiar with our faces as we see them in the mirror, so we come to prefer that mirror image. According to the mere exposure theory, repeatedly encountering something makes us like it more. When we look at ourselves in the mirror, we tend to focus on what we consider our good side, or the angle that seems most attractive to us.
“You have that familiarity, which breeds liking. You’ve established a preference for that look of your face,” said Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center.
New York-based photographer Michael Levy expanded on Rutledge’s point. He noted that when we look at ourselves in the mirror, we tend to focus on what we consider our good side — that is, the angle that seems most attractive to us.
Furthermore, when we see our faces in the mirror, we are looking at ourselves in motion, as opposed to completely still in a photo. We tend to notice a lot more details in a still photo, and different camera lenses and a person’s distance to the camera can also change the way people look in photos.
But ultimately, the way we appear in photos is the way we look to the rest of the world, and studies have shown that other people generally like the version of us they see, as opposed to the image we see of ourselves. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. So go forth and selfie.
【1】Why do people sometimes appear “weird” in selfies, according to the article?
A．Because selfies are often taken in bad lighting.
B．Because they are not standing at the correct angle.
C．Because selfies show a reversed image of the face.
D．Because people tend to overthink their appearance in selfies.
【2】According to the article, what is the mere exposure theory?
A．A theory about how people like what they see in the mirror.
B．A theory about how people prefer certain angles in photographs.
C．A theory about how people tend to focus on details in still photographs.
D．A theory about how repeated exposure to something makes people like it more.
【3】What is the purpose of the text?
A．To provide tips for better selfies.
B．To Promoting self-acceptance in photos.
C．To explain differences in appearance between photos and mirrors.
D．To explore factors behind preference for mirror images over photo images.
【4】How does the author support his explanations for the phenomenon of why we look different in selfies and mirrors?
A．By providing statistical data and graphs.
B．By comparing selfies and mirror images.
C．By using questions and persuasive language.
D．By citing scientific studies and experts’ opinions.
22、Everyone deserves to love where he or she live. That’s why Tash Frootko, a property developer in Gloucester, England, began the Rainbow Street project in her quiet town four years ago.
Frootko brought a new life to her properties by brightening the outside of each home, transforming her neighborhood into a colorful place. Now, she is partnering with local street artists to take her project a step further and turn Gloucester’s city center into a Rainbow Square.
“We didn’t get recognition from local people at first. But later, an unexpected outcome happened, ”said Frootko.
“It has brought the community together really well, “Michelle, a local citizen said. “If it wasn’t for Frootko, then none of us would have come out and spoken to each other. ”
“I actively seek out areas that can’t receive enough attention and turn them into huge attractive colors for everyone to enjoy and add a much-needed cultural boost for the city, ” Frootko said.
The new Rainbow Square includes an even more special design. Frootko convinced two street artists to get on board and contribute large murals to two buildings on the Square. Power, a street artist and printmaker, has worked on community art projects across the UK. She said, “This was truly a labour of love. With a uniquely designed typeface, shadows and gold leaf, I hope that this mural becomes a much-loved landmark of the city and makes the city attractive.”
The final result of the project was a huge hit, turning a once sleepy collection of streets into a place that celebrates joy and culture. Every local citizen and visitor who walks by is sure to have their day brightened by the art of the Rainbow Square. And all of this is related to Frootko’s strong willpower.
【1】Why did Frootko set up the Rainbow Street project?
A．To find talented street artists.
B．To brighten everyone’s day.
C．To beautify where she lived.
D．To make a profit for her company.
【2】What is the local people’s attitude to Frootko’s Rainbow Square initially?
A．Supportive.
B．Suspicious.
C．Cautious.
D．Tolerant.
【3】What does Power think of the mural on the Rainbow Square?
A．It helps improve her skills.
B．It is fit to promote culture.
C．It shows her talent for art.
D．It adds to Gloucester’s charm.
【4】Which word can best describe Frootko?
A．Determined.
B．Courageous.
C．Humorous.
D．Generous.
23、Overlooking the Davis—Gant Varsity Soccer Field, a bed of overturned soil waits for further development. In a few years, this area will become a natural habitat and a playground for animals and residents. This peaceful area didn’t appear naturally, but through planning and action taken by Catlin Gabel’s Tiny Forest project launched by teacher Patrick Walsh.
Forests typically take hundreds of years to mature, with four stages of growth. “Tiny forests flatten out time through the planting of all four layers (层),” Walsh explained. The end result is a fast—growing, native forest in about 20 years. Over 600 plants from 43 species will be planted in the tiny forest, the first one in Oregon.
Walsh was inspired to build a tiny forest after hearing about this idea, which emerged in Japan and has taken hold in North America. He shared his vision with seniors in his class. The seniors researched tiny forests and made a proposal resulting in Clean Water Services donating 60 trees and $5,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Armed with these resources, Walsh and the students started working. “Something I didn’t really expect was the outpouring of students’ enthusiasm. Seeing students from all grades volunteered to contribute to the ‘dirty work’ really blew me away,” Walsh said.
Senior Megan Cover has been at the school since the first grade. “I’ll graduate after working on this project, which is surely sad, but it’s really rewarding and great to be a part of this project and to do my bit. We’re creating this educational space for many young kids,” Cover said.
Walsh summed up his goal of the project, which is to build a place where students can enjoy and learn about nature. “The forest will obviously not solve climate change, but it would deserve the efforts if the kids think about climate change and remember the importance of reforestation and trees when they look outside at the forest.”
【1】What is special about tiny forests?
A．They originated in North America.
B．They are usually planted in schools.
C．They contain various types of trees.
D．They become mature in a shorter time.
【2】What surprised Walsh in the process of planting the tiny forest?
A．The abundance of native tree species.
B．Public concern about the environment.
C．The active participation of students.
D．Support from local organizations.
【3】How does Megan Cover feel about the project?
A．Proud.
B．Hopeful.
C．Excited.
D．Grateful.
【4】What does Walsh want the forest to function as for the students?
A．A source of enjoyment.
B．A reminder.
C．A source of inspiration.
D．A witness.
24、Many expels say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies．He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had．
He was known for making movies that offered sharp social comment and adult sexual situations．Wilder was one of the first directors to do this．
Between the middle 1930s and the 1980s，Billy Wilder made almost fifty movies．During that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名)from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences．He won six of the Oscar awards．Wilder made famous movies like“Sunset Boulevard”．and“Double Indemnity．”He also directed“The Lost Weekend”，and“The Seven Year Itch．”
Wilder was born in 1906 in the former Austro-Hungarian Empire．He started law school in Vienna，Austria at the beginning．Then he decided to abandon the major．By the 1920s，he was writing movies in Germany．However，the Nazis had risen to power in the nation．Wilder was Jewish，and he recognized that he had no future in Nazi Germany．Then he left Europe for America．
Billy Wilder had only eleven dollars when he arrived to settle in the United States in 1934．He formed a writing team with Charles Brackett．The two writers created many films together．
Wilder and Brackett wrote several successful movies．Wilder always praised this man as a friend and teacher whose humor and expert direction greatly influenced his work．
In his love stories．Billy Wilder did not follow the Hollywood tradition of sweet boy-meets-girl situations．He had an unusual way of showing relations between men and women．For example，one of his most successful films was“Hold Back the Dawn．”In 1944，Billy Wilder made a film called“Double Indemnity．”Some critics(评论家)said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors．Billy Wilder died in Los Angeles in 2002 after battling health problems．
【1】What does the text mainly talk about?
A．The history of American movies．
B．The famous director—Billy Wilder．
C．The famous movies by Billy Wilder．
D．Billy Wilder and his friends．
【2】What’s the proper order of Wilder’s life events?
a．He formed a writing team．
b．He won six of the Oscar awards．
c．He started law school in Vienna．
d．He settled in the United States．
A．c，d，a，b B．a，b，d，e
C．b，c，d，a D．d，a，b，c
【3】Why did Wilder leave Europe?
A．He wanted to make a fortune in America．
B．Nobody helped him make films．
C．The Nazis came into power．
D．He was in great need of Charles’s help．
【4】For what purpose does the author use the example“Hold Back the Dawn”?
A．To explain it’s a most successful film．
B．To show Wilder’s different directing style．
C．To argue the traditional influence on Wilder’s film．
D．To indicate Wilder’s unusual character．
25、 My father was raised in a fatherless home at a time when the family of five struggled to survive, which caused my father to be extremely tightfisted (吝啬)with money. When we children became __ that other children got pocket money from their parents, we made a(n) __ to ask our father for some. Immediately his face turned stone cold, and he said, "If you're old enough to ask, you're old enough to __ And we had to seek odd jobs about the neighbourhood.
He didn't __ his attitude as we grew into adulthood. There was a time when ___of us had a car, so we had to ride a __ whenever we came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met us, __ in bad weather. If someone ___(and my brothers did a lot), he'd say in his __ father-voice. “That's what your legs are __!"
One spring morning I was on the bus home from _____ . Tests and long hours in labs had ____ me exhausted. As other students were _____at their stops. I looked silently out of the window. Finally, the bus came to a ____ at my destination, and I ___, carrying my suitcase to begin the long journey home.
The row of privet hedge (树篱)came into _____, which lined the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. I stopped to put a book in the suitcase. When I stood up, I saw something gray ____ along the top of the hedge toward the house.
It was the top of my father's head. I ____ then, each time I came home, he would stand behind the hedge, watching, __ he knew I had arrived safely. I held back my tears. He did care, _____.
Upon reaching home, I found my father innocently in his chair “So! It's you!" he said, his face lengthening into surprise.
【1】A.aware B.certain C.surprised D.excited
【2】A.attempt B.suggestion C.trouble D.plan
【3】A.spend B.earn C.survive D.raise
【4】A.strengthen B.soften C.take D.show
【5】A.neither B.each C.all D.none
【6】A.bicycle B.car C.train D.bus
【7】A.especially B.only C.even D.once
【8】A.refused B.complained C.cried D.intended
【9】A.strangest B.lowest C.scariest D.softest
【10】A.on B.in C.by D.for
【11】A.work B.home C.town D.college
【12】A.led B.made C.found D.proved
【13】A.treated B.received C.met D.greeted
【14】A.stop B.house C.street D.corner
【15】A.stepped off B.went off C.jumped on D.climbed on
【16】A.mind B.view C.flower D.leaf
【17】A.shining B.flying C.failing D.moving
【18】A.supposed B.thought C.imagined D.realized
【19】A.since B.after C.until D.though
【20】A.after all B.above all C.in advance D.in total
26、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There was once a boy called Jagan, whose dream was to become a famous cricket（板球）player. The boy would pray every day for his dream to come true, but Jagan was not a lazy boy, so he would also practise very hard at the club.
Jagan made sure to run, exercise and eat well. He would do his homework as soon as he got home so that there was time to play cricket with his friends at the end of each day.
One day, Jagan was told by his father that they were leaving their home and travelling to a faraway country called Britain, He was very nervous but Jagan knew that his father was doing what was best for the family.
Jagan helped his father pack their belongings and prepare for the long journey. When the family finally arrived in London, young Jagan felt out of place and alone. He was determined to make the most of his new life and so he found a club where he could play cricket and he continued to follow his dream.
He always practised very hard, and when he enrolled（注册）at the local school, he would play cricket at the end of each day. Jagan was as determined as ever and he was convinced（确信的）that one day his dream would come true.
The new school was fun. Jagan soon made lots of new friends and the time passed quickly. Jagan's friends did not understand why he was so interested in cricket. "It is a waste of your time, " said one of his friends. "Why do you spend all that energy on a silly dream that will never come true?" asked another.
At first, Jagan was able to answer these questions easily. He knew what he wanted and he knew what he had to do to get it. However, as time passed, the questions became harder and harder to answer.
One day a friend said, "Why don't you forget your silly dream and come to the cinema with us?"
注意∶
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jagan did want to see the film.
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School soon came to an end.
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