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1、Victims often meet resistance in the very legal system, evidence may be overwhelmed by public opinion.
A.which B.where C.whose D.that
2、From the _________ look of Tom’s mother, we knew that she was quite __________what he had done.
A. annoying; annoyed with B. annoying; annoyed at
C. annoyed; annoyed at; D. annoyed; annoyed with
3、I am looking forward to the day _________ my daughter can buy me a big house and some luxurious cars.
A. as B. why
C. when D. where
4、—Why is there so much noise in the classroom?
—A wonderful New-Year-Day party________there.
A．is held
B．is holding
C．holds
D．is being held
5、She stopped corresponding ________ him after the death of her mother.
A. to B. on
C. with D. at
6、The new D-type trains can run at speeds of 200 to 250 kilometers ________ hour. The trip from Shanghai to Beijing only takes 10 hours now.
A．a
B．an
C．the
D．/
7、After the arrival of the first humans into the uninhabited land, such large areas of forest were destroyed that many animals and plants became ______ , including the giant moa.
A．influential B．extinct C．specific D．Domestic
8、Try to discourage him ________ driving too fast, as it’s extremely dangerous.
A.from B.into C.to D.for
9、I respect my uncle most because I can him to offer me some practical advice whenever I am in trouble.
A．rely on
B．associate with
C．tell off
D．communicate with
10、If you my advice, you how to solve the problem now.
A. had taken; would have known B. had taken; would know
C. took; would have known D. took; would know
11、In order to encourage the workers to work hard, the manager has decided to award __________ produces the most in the factory.
A. who B. whom
C. whomever D. whoever
12、—The expression on his face suggests he ________ have failed in the competition.
—I guess so. It’s not easy after all.
A. should B. could
C. must D. might
13、Mike will become the first person in his family ______ college education.
A． finished B． having finished
C． finishing D． to finish
14、Students’ confidence in speaking English ________ as they kept practicing day by day.
A．grow
B．grew
C．grows
D．was grown
15、If you have health examinations ________, any disease you may have can be discovered early.
A．approximately
B．regularly
C．gradually
D．particularly
16、_________a few activities successfully, Jackson becomes much more confident about himself and determines to be a host.
A．Organising
B．Having organised
C．Organised
D．To organise
17、 Mr. Sawyer started his career at Stanford University, _____ he became Professor of Physics in 2002.
A. which B. where
C. when D. that
18、My fourteen-year-old sister is now studying in a ________ school.
A．vocational
B．vocation
C．vacation
D．vacational
19、She loves the orphan as if he ________ her own son.
A．had been
B．were
C．has been
D．is
20、The foreigner tried his best, but he still couldn't make his point ________.
A．understand
B．understanding
C．to understand
D．understood
21、Home fires can happen quickly, destroying lives and property, but unlike other disasters, most home fires can be prevented. Read on to learn 4 unexpected home fire dangers.
Having old smoke alarms
An effective smoke alarm can make much difference when it comes to surviving a house fire. It’s not enough to change the batteries twice a year, you also need to replace your alarms every decade. “You should test your smoke alarms every month,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of the National Fire Protection Association. “But also don’t forget to check the dates and replace an alarm that is more than 10 years old.”
Leaving the kitchen while you cook
One in five Americans admitted leaving food cooking unattended on the stove, which was found an American Red Cross survey. Walking away from food cooking in the kitchen is a serious fire risk. “The leading cause of home fires is cooking and the leading cause of those fires is unattended cooking,” says Carli. “If you need to use the stove or oven, be sure to keep an eye on it.”
Turning the heat too high when you cook
Turning up the heat too high can be deadly, even if you’re in the kitchen while you cook. Kevin Kelley, senior director of the American Red Cross, recommends paying close attention and turning off the burner if you see smoke or grease (油脂) starting to boil while frying food.
Having a dirty stove while you cook
If your stove is covered with grease, a small kitchen fire can get out of hand quickly. Clean and clear the area around the stove before turning on the heat, or the result will be dangerous.
【1】How long should a smoke alarm usually last?
A．2 years.
B．10 years.
C．12 years.
D．8 years.
【2】What is the leading cause of home-fires?
A．Having a dirty stove.
B．Keeping burners at high temperatures.
C．Using old smoke alarms.
D．Cooking with nobody in charge.
【3】According to the passage, what is one possible way to avoid home fires?
A．Replacing stoves regularly.
B．Cleaning the stove area often.
C．Checking the smoke alarms yearly.
D．Making less fried food.
22、Podcasts (播客)
The B. S. Report
Designed for the sports fan with a sense of humor, the B. S. Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons. It’s not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.
Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me
The show is a news program in the form of a game show. Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago, where they are quizzed on the week’s most important and funny news stories. Listeners also get to call in to play different news related games for a prize.
The Moth
The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization. The show is made up of recordings of “true story told before a live audience without notes”. Each week, the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life. Past presenters have included writers, comedians, scientists and even New York City police officers.
Filmspotting
Filmspotting is a weekly podcast and is a must-listen for any movie fan. The show is focused on movie reviews, but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing, they also discuss and examine the film as an art form. The show doesn’t focus on current movies, either, as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part theme marathons.
【1】If you are a police officer, you can take part in .
A．The B. S. Report
B．Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me
C．The Moth
D．The Filmspotting
【2】What do The Moth and Filmspotting have in common?
A．They are weekly programs.
B．They are open to everyone.
C．Their hosts tell stories to the listeners.
D．They are nonprofit arts organizations.
【3】Which of the following is true?
A．You can play games in the B. S. Report.
B．People can tell stories in the Moth.
C．Adam Kempenaar just tells their listeners old movies.
D．The Moth is available only in New York.
23、 In recent years, publishers, directors and TV producers have taken a keen interest in popular online novels, thanks to their originality and solid fan base.
Genre(题材) is an important factor. According to a survey by Chinese online literature platform Cloudary, of 100 online novels whose copyrights were sold by Cloudary for adaption in 2012, modern city novels, historical romances and war stories were the most popular.
Online author Liu Chenfeng’s best-known novel A Clear Midsummer Night(《盛夏晚晴天》) is a love story. It attracted more than 30 million web hits and won the top prize in the annual competition for Chinese romance novels in 2012. A TV adaption of the book, starring Yang Mi and Liu Kaiwei, was a huge hit when broadcast in 2013. The success of the TV adaption has brought Liu greater popularity and more confidence in her writing.“It’s as if a feast prepared by me has been appreciated by numerous dinners, which is a great encouragement,” Liu says.
Literature websites have played an important role in this trend. Major websites, which are owned by Cloudary, have established special branches to help film and TV producers who are looking for good stories and to deal with copyright licensing. Liu, who has entrusted(委托) the literature website Hongxiu.com to deal with her copy right licensing to TV producers, thinks it makes things easier for writers and allows them to focus more on their work.
However, many other writers have sought to work closely with film and TV producers and play an active role in the adaption process of their own works. The author’s unique understanding about the original works is valued by producers and directors. Popular online writer Bao Jingjing worked with director Teng Huatao as the screenwriter for one of her online novels. The movie Love Is Not Blind（《失恋33天》）adapted from her story, became an instant hit in 2012. Bao graduated from Beijing Film Academy with a degree in literature. Her background gave her extra weight in winning the director’s trust. The experience has led Bao on a new career path. She won the award for best adapted screenplay at the 49th Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan in 2012.
【1】The following genres adapted in 2012 are among the most popular ones EXCEPT___________
A.Modern city novels. B.Historical romances.
C.War stories. D.Kung fu novels.
【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and 4?
A.Liu was not satisfied with the TV adaption.
B.The success of the TV adaption made Liu more confident in her writing.
C.The success of the TV adaption made Liu feel at a loss.
D.Liu was not popular before the success of the TV adaption
【3】Why did Liu ask Hongxiu.Com to deal with her copyright licensing to TV producers?
A.Because it can help her be more focused on her writing.
B.Because it can help her save a lot of money.
C.Because it can help her earn a lot of fans.
D.Because it can make her more popular.
【4】How did Bao adapt on novels?
A.By working with a director.
B.By working with her teacher.
C.With the help of her friend
D.By herself
24、 A Japanese school near Tokyo is conducting a pilot program allowing sick students to attend classes using a robotic avatar (替身)called Ori Hime and developed by Ory Laboratory. The program is being conducted at the Tomobe-Higashi special support school in Kasama, a city 60 miles north of Tokyo.
The Ori Hime robot is a small bust-sized robot designed to be placed on a counter top or desk. It has two flap-like arms and a camera mounted in its head, all of which can be controlled remotely via a touchscreen tablet interface.
Since October 31, sick students at Tomobe-Higashi school have each been assigned their own Ori Hime stand in, which is placed on their desk, giving them a live feed of the classroom through the head-mounted camera . Remote students will be able to speak into a mic and the Ori Hime will broadcast their voice through built-in speakers.
Students will also be able to rotate the robots head to look at different areas of the class room, as well as command it to perform simple emotive gestures like waving, pointing, and clapping.
“It's fun to turn the robot in directions I want to look in,” Kanae Sudo, an eleven-year-old student who's used the Ori Hime to attend a science fair from a nearby hospital room, told the Asahi Shimbun.
School administrators had previously allowed remote study with stationary (固定的)camera feed, but the ability to directly control the view and make the robot gesture has greatly improved the results according to school administrators .
“The robot can easily be operated, and students feel like they are actually attending class,” assistant principal Noboru Tachi said.
【1】What is the main purpose of conducting the pilot program?
A.Replacing sick students to attend class. B.Improving school's teaching quality.
C.Testing the functions of a robot. D.Adding much fun to students' school life.
【2】What does the underlined word “ rotate” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Touch. B.Press. C.Turn. D.Force.
【3】How does Ori Hime work?
A.Sick students operate it by taking pictures.
B.It speaks into a microphone and broadcast the voice.
C.Students rotate its head and command it to wave, point and clap directly.
D.It is controlled remotely to broadcast students' voice and perform simple gestures.
【4】What can we infer from the passage?
A.Ori Hime has its own emotions.
B.Ori Hime may be used to more schools in Japan.
C.Students should give the robot something to feed it.
D.Students can command the robot to finish their homework.
25、It started with a dogwood (山茱萸) tree. I was in Ohio when my mother died on a cold day in February, and everything was ______. A few weeks into my sadness, my uncle ______ planting a tree in her memory. He had ______ my parents decades before during a California spring. They drove down a neighbourhood street lined with blooming dogwood trees and ever since, the sight of a dogwood ______ him of my mom.
We planted the dogwood in my garden. It was as ______ as my mother’s arms. Planting a living thing to ______ her short and hard life ______ my heart. This tree would be a symbol of her, something I could ______ despite all I’d lost.
As a young adult, I was never good at cultivation (栽培)—opportunities, relationships, flowers. Because of distance and poor health, my ______ with my mom never got the chance to blossom like I’d ______. But my mom’s dogwood grew. Its roots pushed into the hard soil; its white blossoms exploded like stars every June. This tree gave me ______ that life goes on in spite of the past.
Soon I began buying other plants, and they suddenly grew well under my ______. And I grew, too, learning how to tend them. So many lessons that my mother must have known but didn’t have time to ______, I applied to my own life.
I believe this is my mother’s ______ she gave to me after death—the ability to make flowers appear out of dirt. It is her reminder to find the good in whatever I’m handed, and a(n) ______ that wherever she is, it is beautiful.
Though she has been gone for more than 14 years, I can still find her in my garden.
【1】
A．ready
B．possible
C．smooth
D．colourless
【2】
A．enjoyed
B．appreciated
C．suggested
D．avoided
【3】
A．punished
B．supported
C．visited
D．blamed
【4】
A．cheered
B．reminded
C．warned
D．informed
【5】
A．thin
B．strong
C．old
D．short
【6】
A．protect
B．risk
C．save
D．honour
【7】
A．stole
B．won
C．broke
D．comforted
【8】
A．give up on
B．give way to
C．hold on to
D．look forward to
【9】
A．relationship
B．argument
C．discussion
D．vacation
【10】
A．reported
B．wished
C．experienced
D．known
【11】
A．hope
B．dream
C．freedom
D．pride
【12】
A．help
B．direction
C．guidance
D．care
【13】
A．take
B．prepare
C．share
D．learn
【14】
A．belief
B．gift
C．pleasure
D．kindness
【15】
A．promise
B．fact
C．opinion
D．theory
26、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom对你校正在举行的“中华好书分享”活动很感兴趣，希望你介绍此活动，并推荐好书。请你写封信，内容包括：
1.该活动的意义；
2.同学们参与的情况；
3.你推荐的书籍及理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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