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1、While early literacy skills are important for a child’s growth, there are some ______ doubt whether we are forcing our kids to read too early.
A.whose B.which C.what D.who
2、Amy ______ better last night, but she was a little nervous and didn’t reach her best standard.
A. could perform B. must have performed
C. should perform D. could have performed
3、—Will $ 200 ________?
—I'm afraid not. We need at least 50 more dollars.
A．count
B．satisfy
C．fit
D．do
4、She a career change for months but hasn’t made a final decision yet.
A．had considered
B．has been considering
C．considered
D．will consider
5、I want my friends to enjoy ________ at the dinner party.
A．itself
B．himself
C．herself
D．themselves
6、—How many birds can you see in the trees?
—I can see ______ birds there.
A．hundreds of
B．five hundreds
C．hundred of
D．five hundreds of
7、There is no possibility ________ he will keep his word．He is always telling lies.
A．how
B．whether
C．when
D．that
8、Space exploration has been made ______ with the development of modern science and technology.
A. it possible B. it was possible
C. that possible D. possible
9、Many questions____ in today's English class, ___ was more than the new teacher had expected.
A.came out; as. B.were came about ; as.
C.came up; which. D.came across ; which.
10、All the students are required to check they have made some spelling errors in their compositions.
A. whether B. what C. that D. which
11、He feels _____ today than yesterday.
A.tired B.more tired C.more tireder D.much tired
12、Tom had his hands full yesterday, otherwise he ______ your graduation ceremony.
A.will attend B.had been attended
C.would attend D.would have attended
13、We need to act so quick to reach the children that are out of school because every child to be given opportunity to learn.
A. worth B. preserve
C. deserve D. receive
14、Why this excellent newspaper allows such an article to be printed is _______ me.
A. above B. outside C. beside D. beyond
15、China and the United States agreed to five new strategies for cooperation on _______ climate change in Washington, D. C, on July 10.
A. addressing B. assessing
C. delivering D. dismissing
16、Compared with men who prefer to keep their life to themselves, women are more likely to spend time on each other's work and families.
A.picking up B.bringing up C.catching up D.ending up
17、This was a time _________ the two countries were at war.
A. where B. which C. when D. that
18、A distant relative is not ________ a near neighbor.
A. so far as B. as well as
C. as good as D. so long as
19、________ ensures only the fittest survive to pass their genes on to the next generation.
A．Virtual reality
B．Wearable tech
C．Field research
D．Natural selection
20、--- Sam, you seldom go to the gym to work out, ______?
--- _____, there are various sports facilities now in my neighborhood.
A.don’t you; No B.do you; No C.don’t you; Yes D.do you; Yes
21、As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (《独立宣言》). He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress (国会). As a result, he became famous.
Born in 1743 in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a wonderful student at school and almost talented(天才的 ) lawyer later, was much interested in politics.
Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.
Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing(令人愉快的) talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured.
Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence.
【1】 From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in _______.
A. 1786 B. 1800 C. 1842 D. 1776
【2】 How old was Thomas Jefferson when he was elected President of the U.S.A.?
A. He was 47. B. He was in his forties.
C. He was 57. D. We don’t know.
【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.
B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.
C. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.
D. Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.
【4】 Jefferson died when he was ________.
A. 72 B. 83 C. 73 D. 92
22、The planet’s climate has been changing over thousands of years. The average global temperature today is about 15℃. Scientists are worried that the planet is warming faster than ever before. The 20 warmest years on record have been in the past 22 years, according to the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). If this situation continues, temperatures may rise by 3℃-5℃ by 2100.
Scientists say we should try and stop this and not allow the average global temperature to rise by more than 1.5℃. Even a 2℃ rise will be bad for us all. Now, half a degree doesn’t sound like much, but it could make a big difference to the planet. A 2℃ rise will mean that all the coral reefs(珊瑚礁) will disappear, but a 1.5℃ rise means that there will still be some. Also, 18 percent of the insects on Earth will disappear if the temperature goes up by 2℃, compared to 6 percent disappearing at a 1.5℃ rise. Thirty-seven percent of people will be affected by dangerous heatwaves at a 2℃ rise. That’s twice the number compared to at a 1.5℃ rise.
So, what can we do? Scientists say that carbon(碳) will have to be taken out of the air by machines and stored underground and that these devices already exist. They also say that billions of trees will have to be planted. People should buy less meat. Of all the foods we eat, beef has the biggest effect on climate change because it produces a high amount of greenhouse gases to raise cows. Also, someone suggested not buying new clothes too often, because the fashion industry is a major source of the greenhouse gases that are overheating the planet. And, of course, use transport that doesn’t bur fossil fuels(化石燃料), like electric cars. It’s also better to walk or ride a bike.
【1】Why did the author mention the warmest records?
A．To explain the role which the WMO plays.
B．To give an example for the global warming.
C．To show the latest information taken from the WMO.
D．To express his worries about climate change.
【2】What if the average global temperature rises by 2℃?
A．All the coral reefs will not survive.
B．About 6 percent of the insects will die.
C．Nearly 40 percent of people will suffer.
D．The Earth will be too hot to live on.
【3】Which of the following disagrees with the scientists’ advice?
A．Growing green plants.
B．Eating more beef.
C．Cutting back on clothing.
D．Going to school on foot.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．Even Half a Degree Matters
B．The Planet’s Climate Is Changing
C．Worries about the Environment
D．The Average Global Temperature
23、Ranjan and Sumer were good friends. They went to the same school and were in the same class.
Ranjan was not strong. He could not play football or other games with boys of his age. All that he did was to watch Sumer and other boys play. He usually went with them to the playground. When they ran off to play, he would sit under a tree and read storybooks. Books became his best friends. The reading made him successful in all the exams. He always stood first in the class.
Sumer was tall and strong. He spent most of his time running, swimming or riding bicycles. He was an extremely good player in every game. He was a member of the school’s football team and cricket team. The PE teacher thought he would make it big in the game when he grew up.
One day, the two friends went for a walk. Ranjan got tired soon.
“I have no strength. What is the use of all this knowledge if I am not healthy? I would give away all my knowledge if I could be half as healthy and strong as you,” said Ranjan.
Sumer was surprised and replied, “So you are not happy with yourself too? I always wished I could have done as well as you did in the studies. I even thought I could have given away my sporting skills for better grades in those exams. ”
The two friends looked at each other and cried out at the same time. “The grass looks greener on the other side of the hill. ”
【1】What did Ranjan usually do when he went to the playground with Sumer?
A．He read his favorite books.
B．He played with his friend.
C．He studied for the exams.
D．He took care of the clothes.
【2】Why did the PE teacher think Sumer might become a sports star?
A．Sumer was very strong.
B．Sumer was good at doing sports.
C．Sumer was very tall.
D．Sumer spent a lot of time playing sports.
【3】What can we learn from paragraph 6?
A．Ranjan was proud of his knowledge.
B．Sumer could do as well as Ranjan did in the studies.
C．Sumer was unhappy with his studies.
D．Ranjan and Sumer decided to learn from each other.
【4】What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Nobody knows his own advantages.
C．Grass usually appears greener in faraway places.
D．We always want something better and feel unhappy.
24、 With a wide range of events taking place all year round, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County. Here are top 4 events this week.
The Jazz Time: Steve Wilson
Steve Wilson takes us on a magical mystery tour of 100 years of jazz in 60 minutes with a great jazz band.
Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Spotlight on the Symphony: Nigel Armstrong
Santa Cruz Symphony’s’ concertmaster (首席小提琴手), Nigel Armstrong, can’t get enough of performing in Santa Cruz County, and has agreed to share his great talent on violin with us.
Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza
Spend the day in Oaxaca! Family-friendly food, music, crafts cultural festival. The entrance fee: $10, free for children aged 5 and under. Limited free parking at the county government center.
San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz.
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Led by Linda Tillery, the Cultural Heritage Choir inspires us with exciting rhythms and great energy through different forms, such as stick, song, dance and story.
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.
【1】Where would music history lovers prefer to go?
A.Veterans Memorial Building. B.Samper Recital Hall.
C.San Lorenzo Park. D.Cabrillo Crocker Theater.
【2】How much should a couple pay if they attend the event in Oaxaca with a 4-year-old girl?
A.$5. B.$20. C.$25. D.$30.
【3】Which activity combines different forms of expression?
A.The Jazz Time: Steve Wilson.
B.Spotlight on the Symphony: Nigel Armnstrong.
C.Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza.
D.Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir.
25、Have you ever monitored something about yourself? Perhaps you’ve tracked how many kilometers you’ve run, how many hours you’ve slept or how many calories you’ve________ in a day.
If so, you’ve_________a movement called the “Quantified Self Movement.” Individuals gather information about their daily activities in this widespread movement, also called self-tracking. This may sound______, but technology is making the process easier.
Perhaps you’ve wanted to______a bad habit and couldn’t. Self-tracking may be our answer. The idea is to take information about your everyday activities and analyze it to help get a________lifestyle.
Recently, tools such as smartphones, journals and apps, along with newly_________ wearable gadgets (工具), are making self-tracking extremely easy. Today, one can use Fitbit, the Jawbone UP, Google Glass or a smart watch to_________personal data including hours slept, stress levels, heart rate and mood.
So why does a person self-track? Someone may be trying to lose weight or improve their sleep patterns. Another person feels tired after eating. Self-tracking could help him to________ what foods make him sleepy and modify his diet accordingly.
Monitoring daily activities isn’t a new concept. In years past, athletes and their coaches kept notes detailing nutrition, training and sleep patterns in order to achieve an athletic goal. _______, doctors have also helped patients to document parts of their lifestyles and eating habits to help fight allergies (过敏反应), headaches and other health issues. ________, it wasn’t until 2007 that Wired magazine editors Gary Wolf and Kim Kelly, who started tracking every move they made, coined the__________“Quantified Self.”
Although self-tracking has many advantages, Dennis Nash, president of Data Speaks Health Solutions, says self-tracking has its__________. Once people start tracking their daily activities, it can become an addiction. Also, they might begin to worry too much about their health.
While self-tracking doesn’t__________that one’s quality of life will improve, it can highlight the importance of eating well and exercising daily. ________, the quantified Self Movements’ primary focus is_________people to employ enough energy to make healthier choices.
【1】
A．gathered
B．managed
C．eaten
D．counted
【2】
A．taken part in
B．taken notice of
C．known about
D．carried out
【3】
A．strange
B．interesting
C．valuable
D．difficult
【4】
A．change
B．acquire
C．learn
D．reduce
【5】
A．happier
B．healthier
C．clearer
D．simpler
【6】
A．discovered
B．tracked
C．released
D．built
【7】
A．exchange
B．search
C．process
D．record
【8】
A．identify
B．increase
C．decrease
D．choose
【9】
A．Particularly
B．Similarly
C．Surprisingly
D．Generally
【10】
A．Furthermore
B．However
C．Therefore
D．Meanwhile
【11】
A．movement
B．subject
C．term
D．equipment
【12】
A．characteristics
B．functions
C．reasons
D．drawbacks
【13】
A．guarantee
B．expect
C．conclude
D．prove
【14】
A．In general
B．As a result
C．After all
D．At last
【15】
A．forcing
B．applying
C．persuading
D．motivating
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。
My best friend Lisa and I carefully wrote our words with a No. 2 pencil. We took turns writing down the sentences. "Dear Miss Hanley," we wrote, "you like Kathleen better than you like us. That isn't fair."
Miss Hanley was our fourth-grade teacher. She was in her 20s, with short, dark, curly hair and lively grey eyes. It was her first-year teaching in our public school in the northeast Bronx. "You're a very talented writer," Miss Hanley often told me. This excited me. A few weeks into this school year, Lisa and I had co-authored a play based on our favorite novel, Little Women. And we performed the play in front of the class. When the curtain came down, the applause from the students was light. But Miss Hanley clapped strongly, saying, "Great! Great!" Lisa and I ignored the other kids, and were high on her praise for days.
I didn't envy Lisa's relationship with Miss Hanley. Sharing Miss Hanley was a bond between us. In Miss Hanley's class, we behaved ourselves, although we couldn't help comparing ourselves with Kathleen, whose demeanor (风度) and dress were perfect. Kathleen lived in her family's big house with a beautiful garden. Lisa and I lived in small apartments. Her eyes were as huge as those of most film stars. She spoke softly and politely. Her hair was waved, clean and tidy. My hair was loose and wild. Lisa and I wore clothes that didn't always match. I sometimes wore my sister's hand-me-downs. Kathleen did best in her studies and of course Miss Hanley liked her. The funny thing is that I didn't like Kathleen and neither did Lisa. In fact we didn't know why.
Lisa and I continued writing our note to Miss Hanley, "You call on Kathleen more than you call on us. You like her because she is a goody-goody (讨好卖乖的人).That's not fair! Just that we are not goody-goodies does not mean you should like us less."
注意: 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
My heart was pounding (怦怦直跳)as we left the note before class on Miss Hanley's desk.
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At three o'clock, Miss Hanley asked us to stay after class for a few minutes.
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