1、 ____fired, your health care and other benefits would not be immediately cut off.
A.Would you be B.Should you be C.Could you be D.Might you be
2、The teacher was very strict, ______ the little girl so nervous that she forgot her lines.
A.making
B.made
C.to make
D.having made
3、It’s easy to __________ a small detail like that.
A.overhead B.overlook C.overtake D.overwhelm
4、It is said that the early European playing-cards _________ for entertainment and education.
A. were being designed B. have designed
C. have been designed D. were designed
5、_____ the sun rising up in the east. They climbed onto the top of Mountain Tai.
A.In order to watch
B.Thanks to watching
C.So as to watch
D.As for watching
6、_______as a great discoverer, he has made a good number of experiments on the mice.
A.To honor B.To be honored C.Honoring D.Having honored
7、________children to stay in touch with the nature, I think, will benefit them in the long run.
A.Encouraged
B.Encourage
C.Encouraging
D.To have encouraged
8、– Why did you start out so early yesterday morning?
-- _________ there on time.
A. To get B. Getting C. Get D. Got
9、The children like their new house very much and it’s a real _____ that there is a swimming pool nearby.
A. award B. reward
C. bonus D. relief
10、When the big earthquake happened, in less than a minute, the whole city lay ______.
A.in ruins
B.in trouble
C.in danger
D.in shock
11、 According to a recent U.S.survey, children spend up to 25 hours a week _______ TV.
A.watching B.to watching C.to watch D.watch
12、I really want to have a pet dog, __________my mother disagrees.
A.but
B.and
C.or
D.so
13、––Can I give you a call on Saturday morning?
––I think I ______ to the mountains, so call me on my cell phone.
A. drive B. am driving
C. will drive D. will be driving
14、There are 400 workers in the factory, most of _________ are women.
A.who
B.whom
C.them
D.whose
15、You are not ________ to unemployment benefit if you have never worked.
A.accustomed B.resigned
C.entitled D.Submitted
16、— Tony will become an excellent basketball player when he grows up.
— ______. He seems to have a great talent for sports.
A. It’s up to you B. That sounds great
C. I’m afraid not D. I’m with you on that
17、The superhero movie Avengers: Endgame topped Chinese mainland box office,Capernaum ___________ the second place.
A.took B.taken C.having taken D.taking
18、The trees in the forest are not all in ________ with each other. They’re connected with the vast network of roots and mushrooms that let them communicate with one another and pass nutrients back and forth.
A.communication
B.admission
C.competition
D.expression
19、It was not until dark ________ he found ________ he though was the correct way to solve the problem.
A. that; what B. that; that
C. when; what D. when; that
20、I will never forget the day ________I joined the League.
A.which
B.that
C.when
D.where
21、 Have you ever left a place knowing you have “visited” all the attractions in the guidebooks ,but feeling like you know no more about it than before you visited it? One way to make your travels more memorable is to seek out local food, people and activities. 【1】 Here are some detailed ways to experience local culture during traveling.
Taste local food.
When we travel to a new environment, our senses are excited by the sounds, smells and tastes. Food is no longer just a necessity to maintain life — it's a tale and even a custom.【2】 Try local food instead, and you may encounter food that you will never forget.
Stay with locals.
【3】 However, compared to that, a local's home is where you'll find everyday displays of deep local culture and values, as well as meaningful connections with people who are just like us. For most of us, what we remember most about our travels probably are the conversations with strangers and, sometimes, newfound friends.
Go on cultural tours.
There's no better way to learn about a place than from locals. Some cities have free tours where local guides will take you on a tour of a city while sharing fascinating facts. 【4】That's because extra reward will get the tour guide to give you extra service.
Context Travel, which is a small-group cultural tour led by scholars, is also a great choice.
【5】.
The best way to explore a destination is on foot. The second-best way is by public transportation. When you go slow and let yourself wander, it's no longer a task to get from Point A to Point B — all the sights around you will become an unforgettable ink drawing in your mind.
A.Draw it in your mind.
B.A hotel may be comfortable.
C.All you have to do is tip them.
D.Walk or take public transportation.
E.They welcome you into their homes.
F.By doing so, you'll learn more about a place.
G.So stop going to the fast food chains you're familiar with.
22、The Loss of Innocence
Innocence is such a precious gift. It’s explained as freedom from guilt or wrong doing. Just imagine never having to worry about anything and having a guilt free mind. Some people wish to save this kind of innocence from being lost from childhood to adulthood.
What would the world be like if innocence were never lost?One way it would benefit humanity is the lack of hatred (仇恨) among the world. During youth,there may be an occasional argument, even a little physical fight, but nothing like firing a handgun at a fellow human being. And children are blind towards the racial differences of others. A kid will hang out with any other kid. It is the lack of innocence and the ignorance we learn from adults that influence children otherwise. Another benefit is the constant desire for fun and adventure. With very little if any time at all for fun, the adventurous mind is lost in time with the responsibilities placed upon adults.If innocence were kept alive, these ambitions would never depart from our lives.
However, other people actually hate the idea of innocence lasting forever. They feel that the lack of organization and mental power of those with innocence would cause extremely destructive consequences to society in general. A large number of individuals would never have the urge to learn,work, and act upon the necessary needs for humanity to survive. Without a proper education which is usually provided by those who no longer live in a world of innocence, people would not have the desire to succeed, get a good job in life, or provide income for their families, which would hurt the lives of children.
The lack of a good education and career would also harm the economy. As long as innocence is kept alive, no one would be terribly angered at the lack of effort people put out in the workplace, resulting in a strong decline in production and quality of needed goods.
Maybe it is wrong in wanting to save innocence. It sure is a nice thought,though. Perhaps innocence was meant to be lost. It was god’s will to make things the way they are, and there is a good purpose for everything. All that remains to be said about innocence is to enjoy it while it lasts.
【1】The author believes that the loss of innocence in adulthood should be ________.
A.avoided B.condemned C.accepted D.inspired
【2】Lifelong innocence would be beneficial to society in that ________.
A.proper education would be provided
B.there would be no racial discrimination
C.more happy families would be guaranteed
D.people would realize their childhood dreams
【3】According to the author, people with innocence can hurt the economy with their lack of ________.
A.motivational will
B.mental ability
C.adventurous ambitions
D.needed goods
【4】Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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24、(2013·山东卷)Sparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants.Some years ago,the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company.Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining,the chain was generally in an unhealthy state.With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market,the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention.And to make matters worse,its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.
Sparrow failed to grow for another two years until a new CEO,Carl Pearson,decided to build up its market share.He did a survey,which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain,while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away fromthem.Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign.
Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand.The chain's owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy's restaurants.Pearson resisted,arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun.Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time.Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success,rather than customers' spending power.Finally,the owner accepted his idea.
The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry.The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars.Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product,the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.
Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image.For example,he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover(营业额).
These efforts paid off,and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated.
【1】Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?
A.The number of its customers was declining.
B.Its customers found the food unhealthy.
C.It was in need of financial support.
D.Most of its restaurants were closed.
【2】What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Customers of Sparrow restaurants.
B.Sparrow restaurants.
C.Customers of other fast-food chains.
D.Other fast-food chains.
【3】For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?
A.To build a good relationship with the public.
B.To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow.
C.To learn about customers' spending power.
D.To meet the challenge from Marcy's restaurants.
【4】What was Pearson's achievement as a CEO?
A.He managed to pay off Sparrow's debts.
B.He made Sparrow much more competitive.
C.He helped Sparrow take over a company.
D.He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees.
25、French singer seeks Chinese musical dream
“The first time I heard the Chinese song Girl in the Flower Room by Chinese rock star Cui Jian, I got the idea of covering it in French, and it ________ pretty good," French singer and songwriter Joyce Jonathan said. Known as the "Pop Queen of Chanson" in France, the 28-year-old singer ________ her first Chinese album Ca Ira on May 16 and toured China from May 19 to June 5 in cities _______ Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
Born on Nov 3, 1989 in Levallois-Perret, France, Joyce Jonathan has always loved to record life through music. At the age of seven, she learned to play the piano and began ________ her first series of songs. "Music is about love and stories. People of different countries may have language barriers_______they can all understand what I am trying to say in my songs, and it is the power of music," Jonathan said. In 2005, she posted her musical tracks on the site MySpace, a social networking website, and was able to ________fame on the internet.
_____ that fame, Jonathan began recording her first album Sur mes Gardes in May 2010. It was certified platinum ( 130,000 album sales ) in under a year. On Jan 23, 2011, she _______ the NRJ Music Award for Francophone Breakthrough of the Year, ________ an important step in her musical career. "When I win more and more fans, I truly feel very happy. And I like to communicate with my fans and listen to their ideas ________ I can," she says.
Although a French native, Jonathan grew up in a "Chinese-speaking" family. Her parents worked in China and could speak a little Chinese and one of her sisters has lived in Beijing so far. "When I was a little girl, I visited Beijing, a very ________ memory in my childhood. ________ and friendly, Chinese people led me into many interesting places," she ________. "The food dumpling and the old places like hutong are really_________to me." Because of her interest in China, the singer began to learn Chinese, and in 2011, she ________ four of her songs in Chinese for the first time. "The Chinese language is very beautiful with dynamic rhythms. But Chinese is not easy to learn and I will keep practicing."
_______several years of work, the Ca Ira album was made, which included 10 Chinese songs. Some of the songs were _______ from French versions, while others are completely new for Chinese fans.
In the album, Joyce Jonathan cooperated with Chinese singer Cui Jian, known as the "Father of Rock" in China.
In April 1989, Cui released the song Girl in the Flower Room in his album Rock and Roll on the New Long March and the song was widely sung by Chinese people in the 1990s. "The song was amazing, both in meaning and melody, and I decided to _________ it in French."
The French _________, Tes Deserts, which mean "The Love Desert" in English, was produced in May this year and was a sensation(轰动) among many French people. "I could not believe such a romantic song could come from China," French Facebook user, Zombie Baby, said online. According to Jonathan, the song proves music is ______and has no boundaries.
【1】A. turned down B. turned out C. turned off D. turned in
【2】A. released B. ordered C. booked D. enjoyed
【3】A. included B. except C. except for D. including
【4】A. recording B. composing C. making D. selling
【5】A. and B. so C. but D. since
【6】A. make B. form C. value D. earn
【7】A. Thanks to B. In addition to C. Other than D. Rather than
【8】A. received B. forgot C. chased D. refused
【9】A. reminding B. signaling C. marking D. showing
【10】A. whoever B. whenever C. however D. whatever
【11】A. old B. new C. precious D. interesting
【12】A. Creative B. Curious C. Possible D. Passionate
【13】A. thinks B. recalls C. dreams D. advises
【14】A. turning to B. referring to C. objecting to D. appealing to
【15】A. measured B. changed C. interpreted D. accepted
【16】A. After B. Before C. While D. When
【17】A. adapted B. learned C. introduced D. based
【18】A. beautify B. search C. clear D. cover
【19】A. song B. version C. melody D. lyric
【20】A. common B. lovely C. universal D. graceful
26、假定你是学校英语报的记者李华,上周学校组织学生去少年宫 (the Children’s Palace) 参加活动,让学生在虚拟现实 (VR) 环境中体验自然灾害。请你以Our Experience Activity为题写一篇报道,要点如下:
1. 活动目的、时间等;
2. 体验的内容及感悟。
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