1、Zhangye has set up Qilian Mountain Nature Reserve,______ animals and plants can be protected well.
A.from which B.why C.when D.where
2、They prefer ______ the birthday party till next Sunday rather than ______ it without the presence of their manager.
A.putting off; to hold
B.put off; holding
C.to put off; holding
D.to put off; hold
3、–Do you still remember the days _____ we worked on the farm?
--Certainly. Especially the hard times_____ we spent together
A. when ; which B. which; which
C. which; when D. when; when
4、You hair needs ________; wouldn’t you like me________it for you?
A.cutting, doing
B.to cut, doing
C.to be cut, to do
D.to be cutting, to do
5、China’s V-Day parade _______ a new female honor guard, consisting of 51 women from the army.
A. conducted B. employed C. featured D. defended
6、____ the flight to New York will be delayed is _____ I’m especially worried about.
A.When; what B.Whether; that
C.When; that D.Whether; what
7、I was about ______ the classroom ______ the head teacher stopped me.
A.leaving;when B.leave;while C.to leave;when D.to leaving;while
8、If you don’t know what their shortcoming are, your chances of overcoming them are very ______.
A.slim B. brief C. distant D. obvious
9、Foreigners always __________China with the Great Wall.
A. heal
B. relieve
C. combat
D. associate
10、. ___________ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.
A. In spite of B. As well as
C. In response to D. By means of
11、None of the medicine I took ________ effective, but eating sensibly and exercising regularly ________ now my “personal” ways to boost immunity against flu.
A.was…is
B.were…is
C.was…are
D.were…are
12、—I didn't see Mike at the party yesterday.
—He ______ a driving test at that time.
A.is taking
B.was taking
C.took
D.has taken
13、Her biography ________ that she was not as rich as everyone had thought.
A.released
B.revealed
C.provoked
D.proceeded
14、If we just focus on how we want the future to be, we may be to opportunities along the way.
A. equal B. close
C. blind D. open
15、After the dinner party, most guests left, with only two of them _______ in the host family, ______ him clear up.
A. remaining; helped B. remaining; helping
C. remained; helped D. remained; helping
16、I used to feel like 50 percent of my time________ researching new restaurants.
A.were spent
B.have been spent
C.was spent
D.has been spent
17、It was__ he said__ disappointed me.
A.that;what B.what;that C.what;what D.that;that
18、Nowhere else, as Tim’s sister said, ______ except the small garden in the backyard after school.
A. would he go B. he did go
C. had he gone D. he has gone
19、Heavy debts have left the firm faced with an economic _______ in the financial crisis.
A. switch B. scratch C. squeeze D. status
20、________ from J.K. Rowling’s book series of the same title, the “Harry Potter” movies are universally acknowledged as classics.
A. Adapting B. Having adapted
C. Adapted D. To be adapted
21、Bangladesh's floating gardens, built to grow food during flood seasons, could offer a continuous solution for parts of the world which are likely to suffer from flooding because of climate change, a new study has found.
Bangladesh's floating gardens began hundreds of years ago. The gardens are made from native plants that float in the rivers and operate almost like rafts (筏), rising and filling with the waters. Historically, they were used to continue growing food during rainy seasons when rivers were filled with water.
The farmers layer the plants about three feet deep, creating a version of raised-bed gardens that float in the water. Then, they plant vegetables inside those rafts. As the raft-plants rot away, they release nutrients, which help feed the vegetable plants.
But as climate change affected the volume of water in those rivers, the researchers wanted to understand whether Bangladesh's floating gardens could be a continuous farming practice. They interviewed farming families and found strong evidence that floating gardens provide stability, both in the amount of food available to feed rural populations and in a farming family's income.
They found that farmers typically use hybrid (杂交) seeds, which must be repurchased each year, to grow a diverse range of vegetables in the floating gardens. The gardens are also sensitive to pests, so farmers end up spending some money on both pesticides and fertilizers. But even with those expenses, they found, benefits outweighed costs. One farmer told the research team that he earns up to four times as much money from the gardens as from traditional rice fields.
However, before gaining profits, farmers often take out high-interest loans (贷款) to cover the investment costs of filling the beds and stocking them with plants. Luckily; there are also lower-interest loans from responsible government or non-governmental organizations, which could ease that burden.
【1】How do vegetable plants grow according to the text?
A.By absorbing nutrition from raft-plants.
B.By taking shelter from climate change.
C.By living together with hybrid seeds.
D.By moving up and down with raised beds.
【2】What might be a reply from farming families interviewed?
A.“Our life becomes tough when rivers flood.”
B.“Fewer vegetables are planted when water rises.”
C.“We harvest much more food during rainy seasons.”
D.“Climate change has little influence on our income.”
【3】What does the underlined word “outweighed” in paragraph 5 mean?
A.Affected.
B.Brought.
C.Beat.
D.Equaled.
【4】What can be inferred from the text?
A.A solution to climate problem has been found.
B.The gardens are built with rotted native plants.
C.Farmers earn more from traditional rice fields.
D.Low-interest loans lighten the stress of farmers.
22、 Do you enjoy watching beautiful sunsets and seeing wildlife in some of the best parts of Wisconsin? Do you like being around people who share the same respect and love for natural resources? If you say “yes”, then a fisheries biologist is a great career choice for you.
As you can probably guess, education is very important. A Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries or biology is strongly recommended. Many biologists have a Master’s degree. But it’s not only good education that prepares you for a career as a fisheries biologist — field experience is also important. Volunteer work, internships and short-term fish technician positions are good ways to gain valuable training that can give you an edge in the competitive job market.
In addition to good education and field experience, a fisheries biologist needs other skills. You’ll spend a lot of time working with the public, so it’s important to feel comfortable talking to a variety of people. Good communication, listening, and presentation skills are a must.
A common misconception among many people is that fisheries biologists get to fish all the time. Most biologists wish that were true. But as a fisheries biologist, you are especially busy during the fishing season, which leaves little time for you to actually go fishing. It’s sad, but true.
Each day brings something different in the life of a fisheries biologist. In the spring and fall, you spend a lot of time on the water shocking fish in order to sample the population, studying fish, and talking with people. The winter is spent analyzing fish data and communication with the public.
So if you find fish interesting and fun to learn about, and like working both outside and inside, consider a career as a fisheries biologist. You’ll never be bored!
【1】We can infer this passage was written to ________.
A.advise us to respect and protect wildlife
B.encourage us to spend more time working outside
C.explain why education is important for our career
D.introduce a good career to those who are interested in wildlife
【2】What are Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?
A.Education needed to find a good job.
B.Requirements for becoming a fisheries biologist.
C.The benefits of being a fisheries biologist.
D.Some good ways to gain valuable training.
【3】The underlined word “misconception” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A.question B.misunderstanding C.dream D.explanation
【4】It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A.fisheries biologists like working in winter most
B.fisheries biologists can easily get bored of their work
C.fisheries biologists get to fish all the time all year round
D.fisheries biologists spend a lot of time working outside in spring and fall
23、
RD Talks: Jan’s Journey to Peace This is an inspiring podcast ( 播 客 ) from RD Talks. In this quick yet heartfelt story, a young nurse gains inspiration from the courage of her patients. Despite living with her own cancer, she helps her patients make themost out of every single day. |
You Must Remember This Love the Golden Age of Hollywood? You Must Remember This is the podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. It is one of the top film podcasts around. This podcast is a heavily-researched work of creative nonfiction. |
Slow Burn If you’re interested in political scandals ( 丑闻), you can listen to the first season of this podcast by Leon Neyfakh, which covers the infamous 1970s Woodward and Bernstein’s “Watergate” investigation. |
Effortless English The Effortless English Show with AJ Hoge teaches how to speak English powerfully. AJ is the author of “Effortless English: Learn To Speak English Like A Native” and is known as “The World’s English Teacher”. Learn English. Learn English vocabulary. Learn about American culture. |
HOW TO GET PODCASTS TO LISTEN ON THE WEB: Google the website for “Slow Burn”, for example, and click on the play button. TO DOWNLOAD: Download an app such as Podcatchers or iTunes on your phone or tablet and simply search by title. |
【1】What can we listen to on You Must Remember This?
A.Inspiring stories. B.Histories of Hollywood.
C.Political scandals. D.English Shows.
【2】Who is known as an English teacher according to the text?
A.Leon Neyfakh. B.Woodward. C.Bernstein. D.AJ Hoge.
【3】Which magazine is the text probably taken from?
A.Science. B.Travelling. C.Business review. D.Reader’s digest.
24、Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate from the bottom of your heart, for he was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When asked how he was able to do so, he would reply,“ If I were any better, I would be twins!”
There was no doubt that Jerry was unique because he had several followers who were in his shadow from restaurant to restaurant. Obviously, these colleagues were greatly touched by Jerry’s attitude so as to follow him here and there. Being a natural motivator, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation whenever he or she was having a bad day.
Curious about his style, I went up to Jerry and asked him, “ I can’t believe it! You can’t be a positive person all the time. How do you do it? ” Jerry replied, “ Each morning I wake up and say to myself, ‘Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or in a bad mood.’ I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or to point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.”
“Yeah, right, it’s not that easy,” I protested. “ Yes, it is,” Jerry said. “ Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It’s your choice how you live life.”
I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon after I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it.
Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was held up at gunpoint by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combination(密码组合). The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found relatively quickly and rushed to the local hospital. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments(碎片) of the bullets still in his body.
I bumped into Jerry about six months after the terrifying accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, “ If I were any better, I’d be twins. Want to see my scars(伤疤)?” I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone through his mind as the robbery took place. “The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door,” Jerry replied. “ Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live.” “Weren’t you scared?” I asked.
Jerry continued, “The paramedics(护理人员)were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read,‘ He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at me,” said Jerry. “She asked if I was allergic to anything. ‘Yes’ I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Bullets(子弹)!’. Over their laughter I told them, ‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’ ”
Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his experienced doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.
【1】By saying “If I were any better, I would be twins!”(Paragraphs 1&7), Jerry means that_________.
A. he felt depressed in life
B. he was content with his life
C. he regretted not having a twin brother
D. he attempted to live as good a life as his twin brother
【2】According to Paragraph 3, what did the writer think of Jerry’s positive thinking style at first?
A. He accepted it and tried to copy it.
B. He was jealous of and even hated it.
C. He was in favor of and reflected on it.
D. He failed to understand it and tended to confirm it.
【3】Why did Jerry think he needed to take action in hospital?
A. He couldn’t bear the rudeness of a big nurse.
B. The medical staff were not skilled enough to save him.
C. He was in danger and had to follow the nurses’ instructions.
D. He had to encourage the doctors and nurses for the operation.
【4】The underlined part” declined to”(Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by__________.
A. refused to B. promised to
C. agreed to D. intended to
【5】Which of the following would best describe Jerry according to the passage?
A. Humorous and optimistic.
B. Unique(独特) and unselfish.
C. Positive and cautious.
D. Outstanding and ambitious.
【6】Which of the following is conveyed in this article?
A. Jerry’s survival is a miracle (奇迹).
B. Unique people may achieve success.
C. Attitude is everything.
D. Choices mean success.
25、 Growing up, I understood my dad: He knew everything. I asked him_________and he told me the answers.
In my teen years, he taught me things I'd need to know to_________. When I_________out on my own, I called him when something_________in my apartment. But eventually, I needed him_________. I got married, and my husband had most of the knowledge I_________. Gradually, our_________when I called turned into six words. Me: "Hi, Dad." Him: "Hi, sweets. Here's Mom."
I wondered_________if maybe after knowing a man for 40 years, there's nothing_________to say.
Then, this past summer, my husband and I lived with my__________while our house was being__________. One day, dad asked me to help him rebuild the bulkhead. It was__________labor. But as we put the new bulkhead__________piece by piece, my dad knowing__________what went where, I looked at him: "How do you know that?" "I spent a summer in college__________them on the Jersey Shore," he answered. I thought I knew__________about my dad. But I never knew this.
A few weeks later, after I moved back into our house, I__________my parents. Dad answered. "Hi, sweets," he said. "Here's Mom." "Wait, Dad," I said. "How are you?..." We__________up talking about a new battery he'd bought for his sailboat.
To anyone else, it would sound like a__________conversation between a dad and his daughter. But to me, it was a new beginning. I spent the first part of my life__________to talk to my dad. Now I talk to him because I want to.
【1】A.help B.questions C.difficulties D.power
【2】A.form B.work C.recover D.survive
【3】A.tried B.took C.moved D.turned
【4】A.fell B.disappeared C.broke D.changed
【5】A.less B.terribly C.more D.again
【6】A.lacked B.had C.devoted D.inspected
【7】A.debate B.conversations C.friendship D.happiness
【8】A.in times B.at times C.on time D.at a time
【9】A.left B.enough C.impossible D.helpful
【10】A.pets B.daughters C.sons D.parents
【11】A.sold B.repaired C.destroyed D.ruined
【12】A.smelly B.reliable C.active D.hard
【13】A.together B.away C.out D.apart
【14】A.generously B.possibly C.exactly D.briefly
【15】A.persuading B.expressing C.building D.recognizing
【16】A.nothing B.little C.much D.everything
【17】A.told B.called C.visited D.escaped
【18】A.made B.set C.put D.ended
【19】A.difficult B.additional C.normal D.useful
【20】A.needing B.loving C.exploring D.attaching
26、假设你是李明,你因生病没能按时上交李老师安排的作业。请你用英语给他写一封道歉信,内容包括:
1. 向他道歉
2. 解释原因
3. 保证尽快补交作业。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
3. 信的开头和结尾已经给出,但是不计入总词数
Dear Mr.Li
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Your student
Li Ming