1、 Studies indicate that people are more _______ to suffer from back problems if they sit before computer screens for long hours.
A. possible B. likely C. sure D. certain
2、It worried her a bit ____ her hair was turning grey.
A. while B. that C. if D. for
3、_____ into English, the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order.
A. Translated B. Translating
C. To translate D. Having translated
4、I was about to pick up the receiver_________ the phone stopped ringing, which annoyed me a lot.
A.when B.while C.until D.as
5、Always the _____ , Franklin believed the practice of moving the time could save on the use of candlelight, as candles were expensive at the time.
A.journalist B.physicist C.chemist D.economist
6、He broke the law,and now he must face the ______ of his actions.
A. judgement B. morality
C. advances D. consequences
7、We are trying our best to _______ costs and improve quality.
A.cut off B.cut up C.cut through D.cut down
8、Li Hua made lots of foreign friends while studying in London, were from Italy.
A. many of them B. many of which
C. many of whom D. many of whose
9、They got two free tickets to Canada; otherwise, they’d never have been able to ______ to go there.
A. admit B. avoid
C. appreciate D. afford
10、—Can you guess who will be the first to cross the finish line?
—Sandy. Jane didn’t run so fast ________ she did last time.
A.than
B.so
C.that
D.as
11、Do your best, ________ you will succeed.
A.or B.and C./ D.but
12、—Do you have any time? I’ve got something to tell you.
—OK, ________ you keep your story short.
A. now that B. as long as
C. even if D. in case
13、I think watching TV every evening is a waste of time—there are________ meaningful things to do.
A. less B. more
C.the least D.the most
14、_________ in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A.Being founded
B.It was founded
C.Founded
D.Having founded
15、With no shortage of gamers, China’s e-sports industry ______ needs to fill positions in roles such as management, coaching and broadcasting.
A.frequently B.deliberately C.desperately D.fundamentally
16、—The dinner was very good. I am so full.
—That’s too bad. But some dessert ________.
A. has been ordered B. will be ordered
C. was going to order D. has ordered
17、Teenagers’ physical changes may ________ such family tensions.
A.result from
B.look after
C.result in
D.take out
18、Do you know that some animals can ________ the colour around them to protect themselves?
A.give out
B.take off
C.give away
D.take on
19、He’s written a book, ________ name I’ ve forgotten.
A.that
B.what
C.whose
D.which
20、A healthy life is frequently thought to be ______ with the open countryside and home-grown food.
A. cautious B. associated C. blessed D. related
21、Most trips will involve some walking, even if the main activity is cycling or horse riding.【1】 However, if you are going to walk 16-19 km or more a day with a pack on your back, daily for several days, your feet and body will suffer if you have not prepared yourself beforehand.
1. Preparation
【2】 Start with gentle walks of 3-5 km a day on easy-going areas. Build this up to 16-19 km, walking on local footpaths once or twice a week, wearing your boots and carrying your pack.
Think about your overall physical fitness if you are overweight, or if you have been ill or are recovering from an injury. You need to be sure that this won't cause health problems or severe discomfort.
2. Care of your feet
Never underestimate the importance of comfortable feet on a walking trip; uncomfortable or sore feet can make your trip truly miserable, so it is worth taking care of them properly.
【3】 Keeping your feet clean will make you more comfortable and washing them every day is advisable. Dry feet well after washing.
3. Deciding on footwear
【4】 Badly fitting boots can cause discomfort and blisters(水泡),and this will be enough to ruin your day. Boots should give good ankle support, and this is especially important for mountain walking. 【5】 For extreme conditions, such as snow and ice, jungle or desert, you will need specially designed boots.
A.A short hike is within most people's capabilities.
B.The most important criterion(标准)with walking boots is that they fit you properly.
C.Take a short walk daily for several days, and your feet and body will improve a lot.
D.Remember that the same boots will not necessarily be suitable for every trip.
E.During the expedition, keep your toenails cut short, so that your boots don't press on them.
F.If you are not an experienced walker, get in some training walks as part of your preparation.
G.To prepare for your walking trip, you have to wash your feet every day for several days.
22、 My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right—they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.
That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?
Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”
When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias(栀子花)?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage (胸花). The florist(花商) put the corsage in a box.
The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.
“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.
【1】According to the text, we know the writer’s father was __________.
A.interested in observing things around B.good at judging one’s character
C.strict with her boyfriend D.fond of challenges
【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A.Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s. B.Jack was different from any other boy.
C.Jack was getting on well with Mother. D.Jack knew a lot about piano.
【3】The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means __________.
A.piece of advice B.wedding ceremony
C.celebration of birthday D.offer of marriage
【4】On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt __________.
A.pleased B.worried C.surprised D.disappointed
23、A drug that is used to treat serious bleeding could save thousands of lives of mothers giving birth. A world test of the drug found it reduced (降低) the risk of bleeding deaths during childbirth by nearly one third. The study included 20,000 women in 21 countries, mainly in Africa and Asia. The test was carried out by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The drug is called tranexamic acid (凝血酸). It is low-cost and researchers said it does not cause serious side effects (副作用) for mothers or babies.
The drug is used to treat mothers for serious bleeding during childbirth. Postpartum hemorrhage (产后出血) is the main cause of mothers’ death around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Haleema Shakur is the project director for the test. She said though medical condition is improved in many countries, serious bleeding after childbirth remains a big problem in some parts of the world. “It’s one of the biggest killers of mothers. In Africa and Asia, about 10% of women will end up with serious bleeding.” The drug works after a mother gives birth.
Shakur said the best results were reported when the drug was given to women as soon as possible after childbirth. “The earlier you give it — within the first three hours after giving birth — the better the result is.”
The next step will be to provide training for doctors and nurses on how to use it and then to find where the drug is needed. During the test, women were given the drug in a hospital. But researchers are looking for easier ways to use the drug so it can be more widely used in small clinics and the countryside.
【1】What can we learn about the drug from the text?
A. It is not very expensive.
B. It can be used for babies.
C. It doesn’t cause any side effects.
D. It is tested only in Africa and Asia.
【2】When is the best time to give the drug to a woman?
A. After finding bleeding can’t be controlled.
B. In three hours before giving birth.
C. In one hour after giving birth.
D. During giving birth.
【3】What will researchers probably do next?
A. Make medical workers know how to use the drug.
B. Find out how many drugs are needed.
C. Let more people know the drug.
D. Allow people to use the drug.
【4】What may be the best title for the text?
A. What’s the Biggest Killer of Women?
B. How We Use Tranexamic Acid Well
C. A Drug Greatly Reduces Bleeding Deaths
D. Care for the Health of Women Giving Birth
24、A short glance at beautiful scenic sites in China
Namtso Lake
Namtso or Lake Nam is a mountain lake on the border between Damxung County of Lhasa Prefecture and Baingoin County of Nagqu Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China,approximately 112 kilometers NNW of Lhasa.
Namtso is renowned as one of the most beautiful places in the Nyainqentanglha mountain range. Its cave hermitages have for centuries been the destination of Tibet pilgrims. A surfaced road across Laken Pass at 5,186 meters was completed to the lake in 2005, enabling easy access from Lhasa and the development of tourism at the lake.
The Lijiang Old Town
The Old Town of Lijiang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lijiang City, Yunnan, China. It has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. It differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and the culture of its traditional residents, the Nakhi people.
The Yellow Mountain
The Yellow Mountain, also called Huangshan in Chinese, is one of the famous and beautiful mountains in China. It was enlisted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.
Outstanding natural beauty is Huangshan's number one feature. Yellow Mountain's classic attractions could be counted as five natural wonders in the winter: the imaginatively named pines, oddly-shaped rocks, the sea of clouds, hot springs and winter snows capes.
Hulunbeier Grassland
As one of the most beautiful and fertile grassland, Hulunbeier Grassland is undoubtedly a jade in North China on the cockscomb of the rooster-like China map.
Covering an area of over 100,000 square kilometers, Hulunbeier Grassland is located in northeast of Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, 300 kilometers long from east to west and 200 kilometers wide from south to north. In the expansive grassland, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep are seen chasing each other, horses run at a gallop, shepherds sing songs with whip in hand, and flowers bloom dazzlingly. All that presents before your eyes is serene and full of life.
【1】Which one is most suitable for a horse riding?
A.Namtso Lake.
B.The Lijiang Old Town.
C.The Yellow Mountain.
D.Hulunbeier Grassland.
【2】What do the Lijiang Old Town and the Yellow Mountain have in common?
A.They both have five wonders.
B.They are both in the same province.
C.They both reflect impressive natural beauty.
D.They are both the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
【3】Where is the text probably taken from?
A.Financial reports.
B.Education essays.
C.Geographic magazines.
D.Fashion magazines.
25、Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.
During the first week of his stay, he ________out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to________ that his suitcase was________. He was extremely________as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his ________.
He ________ the case to the police and then sat there, lost and________in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a________country while trying to settle down in a new one.
________ in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to________my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said he had found________ in their trash can that had been ________out on the footpath.
My husband ________to their home to find a kind ________holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of________papers. Her parents had ________ sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign________on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had ________his new telephone number to a friend.
That family not only________the important documents to us that day but also restored our________and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.
【1】
A.went
B.ran
C.walked
D.came
【2】
A.recognize
B.know
C.understand
D.discover
【3】
A.broken
B.unlocked
C.gone
D.open
【4】
A.worried
B.embarrassed
C.nervous
D.disappointed
【5】
A.wallet
B.passport
C.money
D.handbag
【6】
A.sent
B.wrote
C.reported
D.explained
【7】
A.dependent
B.free
C.frightened
D.lonely
【8】
A.close
B.distant
C.familiar
D.safe
【9】
A.Soon
B.After
C.Late
D.Thus
【10】
A.say
B.pronounce
C.spell
D.shout
【11】
A.some information
B.a suitcase
C.a pile of papers
D.a set of keys
【12】
A.left
B.forgotten
C.kept
D.fallen
【13】
A.flew
B.rushed
C.pushed
D.rose
【14】
A.girl
B.parent
C.couple
D.family
【15】
A.unfamiliar
B.common
C.dirty
D.thick
【16】
A.hurriedly
B.quickly
C.slowly
D.carefully
【17】
A.city
B.place
C.addresses
D.country
【18】
A.given
B.made
C.posted
D.settled
【19】
A.saved
B.found
C.paid
D.restored
【20】
A.connection
B.faith
C.honesty
D.action
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。
On February 4, while working on a construction site in Gratiot County, Michigan, Hansen heard terrified screams coming from nearby. He stopped his work and looked up. Standing on the back porch(门廊) of the home next door was a little boy yelling “Help!” while four fierce dogs barked madly in a circle below him.
At first, Hansen thought it was just a dog fight. Then alarm bells went off in his head. “The noises they made sounded like what dogs do when they’re killing something,” he says. His thought proved right when another young boy suddenly popped up in the middle of the dogs, and Hansen watched in horror as they sank in their teeth and threw him across the grass like a small doll.
“He was shirtless and covered in blood, and those dogs were trying to kill him.” says Hansen.
Hansen raced across the grass, jumped the fence, and landed in the neighbor’s yard. He shouted at the dogs, but they ignored him. Then he displayed the most aggression that he could manage, yelling louder until they let go just long enough for Hansen to catch eight-year-old Ethan Nokes around the stomach and bear-hug him. “I couldn’t hold him under his armpits(腋窝), which would have made it easier to run, because they were torn wide open,” says Hansen.
As Hansen dashed across the yard, the dogs bounced on him, biting at Ethan. Hansen rushed onto the steps. So did the dogs. When he reached the top, he pulled on a door; it wouldn’t open. “A dog grabbed Ethan’s foot, and I thought they were going to get him back from me,” he says.
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。
Hansen tried a second door. It sprang open.
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With the house quiet, he went to check on Ethan in the bedroom.
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