1、The president of the World Bank says he has a passion for China,________ he remembers starting as early as his childhood.
A.where B.which
C.what D.when
2、Much to my ______, the city has developed rapidly over the years.
A.amaze
B.amazed
C.amazement
D.amazing
3、The school ________ Kevin teaches is a famous one, ________ was set up 100 years ago.
A.where; that
B.that; which
C.in which; which
D.whose; where
4、This is the website _______ I intend to add to my favorites to help me learn how to write poems.
A. where B. what C. which D. why
5、According to the 2015 Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, Tsinghua University moved t0 26th from 36th last year and Peking University rose nine places to 32, reflecting our country's to developing world-class universities.
A.commitment B.instruction
C.responsibility D.permission
6、All the groceries ______, John left the store immediately, rushing to his car.
A.to buy
B.were bought
C.bought
D.to be bought
7、There is some doubt ______ he will be elected.
A.what
B.if
C.that
D.whether
8、It may take a few weeks for your application to be ____.
A. possessed B. processed
C. produced D. persuaded
9、When reading English novels, I often idiomatic expressions that I can't understand.
A. come across B. go over
C. get across D. take over
10、Amy only had egg and some milk for breakfast today.
A.a
B.an
C.the
D.不填
11、Paris has some great museums ______ visitors can see fine works of impressionist painters.
A. where B. which C. that D. when
12、—Can I buy a Friday’s air ticket for Washington?
—I hate to say this, but there are no tickets ______ for Friday’s flight.
A. precious B. vacant
C. available D. accessible
13、The young man upstairs________ by a policeman. Do you know what happened to him?
A.is being questioned
B.is questioned
C.is questioning
D.questioned
14、Drug users are more _____ to get into trouble at school.
A. easy B. likely
C. like D. hard
15、The audience________before TV sets are listening to the hero’s stories with their eyes________upon him.
A.seating;fixing
B.seated;fixing
C.seated;fixed
D.seating;fixed
16、If you miss this chance, it might be years____you get another one.
A.as
B.before
C.since
D.after
17、The factory used 65% of the raw materials, the rest of which saved for other purposes.
A.is B.are C.was D.were
18、He complains a lot because he is not with his present job.
A. unsatisfied B. strict
C. angry D. satisfied
19、We keep them informed of any changes as they _______.
A.arise
B.rise
C.are arising
D.are rising
20、---I can’t stand people killing so many endangered animals for money.
---________ I think we should protect them instead.
A.So can I.
B.Neither I can.
C.So I can.
D.Neither can I.
21、 Forget losing weight or saving money—we suggest one simple task to add to your list of inspiring New Year's decisions: read a book. Trust us, and your brain will thank you. Not only does reading increase the amount of daily pleasure in your life, but it could also delay dementia (痴呆) and even help you live longer.
But still, picking the perfect novel isn't easy. Thankfully, Business Insider asked a Harvard professor to recommend the one book he thinks every student should read in 2019—and we suggest adding it to your list, too. (No time for all the books on your list? Here's a shortcut: Read the endings to some of the world's most famous books, instead.)
Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology at Harvard, recommends The Internationalists by legal scholars Hathaway and Shapiro. The book makes a surprising statement that the Kellogg-Briand Paris Peace Pact (条约) of 1928, which declared war illegal, has caused a steady drop in war throughout history.
“But in their fascinating and evidence-rich book, they make a lifelike case,” Pinker said. “And like The Clash of Civilizations and The End of History, the book presents a sweeping vision (视野) of the international scene, making sense of many developments in the news and recent history.”
Other professors at Harvard recommended classics like Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, as well as Just Mercy by Stevenson, The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith, and Robot-Proof by Joseph Aoun.
So, go ahead and give (at least) one of these books a read in 2019! And while you're at it, you should add the following 20 books you really should have read by now to your list, too…
【1】Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “shortcut” in the 2nd paragraph?
A.A time-saving way to read books.
B.A lazy person's way to read books.
C.A quick way to know about endings of books.
D.A wise way to deal with too many books to read.
【2】What or who has reduced the number of wars throughout history?
A.The Paris Peace Pact. B.The Internationalists.
C.Hathaway and Shapiro. D.A wide vision of the international scene.
【3】What may be written in the next or last paragraph of the passage?
A.More advice on reading books.
B.The names of the 20 books recommended.
C.The main contents of the 20 books recommended.
D.The brief introduction of the 20 books recommended.
22、You’ve heard an old Chinese saying before: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. You may even be nodding your head in agreement right now. However, we can have a different understanding about it.
When a person is starving, that’s not the time to fill their head with knowledge but to first give the person a fish-eradicating their hunger-and only then teach them to fish. Far too often, people ignore this common sense first step. They see someone who is struggling, and they rush to offer wisdom. “Let me tell you what I’d do in your position,” a well-meaning individual might offer.
But few of us understand the anxiety, confusion and uncertainty that come with overwhelming need. People meeting with personal disasters don’t have the ability to think straight. Their nerves may be shot. Their confidence may be non-existent. Can you imagine what it would be like to be in that person’s situation?
Rushing to offer a struggling person long-term advice is a waste of time. Instead, it makes far more sense to help them regain their emotional balance. Once their ears, heart and mind open, you’ll have an opportunity to teach a new skill.
But how do we know whether a person needs a fish before a fishing lesson? Two things: One is the ability to pay attention. We need to know whether the other person is open and receptive, or looking at the world through narrowed eyes? You can’t just take their words but have to look at how the person acts and what they don’t say. The other is empathy (共情).The more successful you are, the harder it is to imagine what it must be like to be the opposite. Try to create a safe environment for emotional acceptance before the fishing lesson.
【1】What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To illustrate a concept.
B.To bring in a new viewpoint.
C.To introduce the background.
D.To put up an example.
【2】What does the underlined word “eradicating” mean in paragraph 2?
A.Getting rid of.
B.Paying attention to.
C.Making up for.
D.Putting up with.
【3】What should we do first for those in disasters?
A.Get them to think straight.
B.Enhance their confidence.
C.Satisfy their primary needs.
D.Teach them a new skill.
【4】Which does the author probably agree with according to the last paragraph?
A.Live and learn.
B.Never teach a fish to swim.
C.Put yourself in others’ shoes.
D.Don’t teach old dogs new tricks.
23、
Tripadvisor Best things to do in Denton |
Bayless-Selby Museum Bayless-Selby Museum features all the splendor of the 19th century architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. It is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October,and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March. |
Campus Theatre Denton's Campus Theatre is a true part of the town's history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shutdown in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts center. Today, the Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, hosts film festivals, plays and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be booked on the theater's website. |
Ray Roberts Park Boating down a scenic creek(小溪),swim on a beautiful beach,try your luck at catching a fish, or pitch a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Park. Twenty miles of multiuse paths, a marina that sells and rents boats, and a hotel can be found within the park, located just north of Denton. |
Clear Creek Center The center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area, Travel the nearly eight miles of nature paths that cover the Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and hard wood forests. |
【1】When can you visit the Bayless-Selby Museum in February?
A.On Sunday.
B.On Monday.
C.On Tuesday.
D.On Thursday.
【2】Where can you enjoy artistic performances?
A.Campus Theatre.
B.Ray Roberts Park.
C.Bayless-Selby Museum.
D.Clear Creek Center.
【3】What do Ray Roberts Park and Clear Creek Center have in common?
A.Wildlife hunting.
B.Hiking by the water.
C.Outdoor performances.
D.Old houses in the forest.
24、Everyone knows that the media can be and is manipulated (操控). Everything that we read on the Internet may not always be true. People have constantly been complaining about lies in the media. 【1】 Here are some tips and tools:
Check the domain. Established news organizations usually own their domains and they have a standard look. Many fake ones use similar URLs and domain names, but rather than using a “.com”, they use “.com.co” endings. 【2】 But abcnews. com.co is not!
Check the comments. Headlines are meant to get the readers’ attention and reflect what the story is about. 【3】 Headlines are often written in exaggerated (夸张的) language with the intention of being misleading and then attached to stories that are about a completely different topic or just not true. These stories usually generate a lot of comments. If a lot of these comments call out the article for being fake or misleading, it probably is.
【4】 Are there noticeable grammatical errors? Know this -reliable sources have high prootreading and grammatical standards! Is the story of the celebrity current or recycled? Make sure an older story has not been taken out of context.
Remember, do not believe everything you see, read or hear. False news travels faster online than real news. 【5】 Read widely instead and consider the other side of a story. Ask, think and check whenever you read an article, hear an opinion or see a picture.
A.Guarantee correct grammar.
B.So how can we be smart online?
C.But lately, that hasn’t been the case.
D.Pay attention to quality and timeliness.
E.For example, abcnews.com is a legal news source.
F.You can use most search engines to find more information.
G.Do not define your opinions and views because of one article you have read.
25、 I had to visit my sister in another town because her husband was very ill. My whole family couldn’t go because school was in session. My _________ stayed back in their father’s care, except for the youngest children, who was just one year old. I was _________ about taking a train journey _________ with my daughter. I knew I had to go, so I gathered all my courage and _________ the train. After waving goodbye to my husband, I _________.
There were only three other passengers in that carriage. Two of them were quite elderly, _________ one was a young man. My daughter was crying, _________ her dad. I tried to comfort her, giving her water and some biscuits, but her crying wouldn’t stop. By this time I was getting _________ the disturbance being caused to others. One of the elderly was dozing (打瞌睡), _________ the other seemed to get annoyed. Although I tried my best to comfort her, the sobbing (哭泣) continued.
Just then the young man __________ to take my baby into his arms. He stood with her near the window and started talking to her, in a __________ voice. My daughter stopped crying __________, listening to his baby talk. I was both surprised and __________ especially the dissatisfied elder was now happily reading his book. The stranger handed my daughter __________ once she was asleep. I __________ the young man and settled down to rest.
During the long __________ journey this young man continuously helped me. He fed my baby, __________ to her and told her lots of stories. I arrived at my __________ at last. I am __________ for this man who had come to my rescue. After so many years, I still remember this stranger on the train with a __________ heart.
【1】A.students B.children C.customers D.pets
【2】A.nervous B.excited C.positive D.angry
【3】A.forward B.off C.backward D.alone.
【4】A.caught. B.reached C.boarded D.jumped
【5】A.got off B.checked out C.took off D.settled down
【6】A.because B.since C.while D.when
【7】A.calling B.missing C.whispering D.preferring
【8】A.surprised at B.worried about C.disappointed with D.accustomed to
【9】A.but B.so C.therefore D.however
【10】A.refused B.expected C.agreed D.offered
【11】A.painful B.loud C.gentle D.high
【12】A.unwillingly B.happily C.slowly D.smoothly
【13】A.relieved B.concerned C.interested D.delighted
【14】A.again B.back C.down D.away.
【15】A.shouted B.comforted C.thanked D.welcomed
【16】A.train B.bus C.plane D.ship
【17】A.sang B.attended C.devoted D.listened
【18】A.office B.destination C.hometown D.school
【19】A.ashamed B.late C.sorry D.grateful
【20】A.bad B.selfish C.cold D.kind
26、书面表达
假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Sarah 打算暑期来北京旅游,来信询问改建后前门大街的情况。请你写封回信,简单介绍以下内容:
1. 简况:长800余米、600多年历史、300余家商铺;
2. 位置:天安门广场南面;
3. 交通:公共汽车17、69、59等路,地铁2号线;
4. 特色:步行街、当当车、茶馆、剧院等。
参考词汇:步行街 pedestrian street
当当车 trolley car
地铁 subway
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好,请将完整的回信书写在答题卡上。
Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your letter asking about the rebuilt Qianmen street. Here is something about it.
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Thank you !
Yours sincerely,
Li hua