1、My brother didn’t attend the party because he ________.
A.had not been invited
B.had not invited
C.has not been invited
D.has not invited
2、-Did the teacher scold you for the broken window?
-No. She pretended ________anything about it. I’ll go and have a talk with her.
A.to have not heard
B.not to have heard
C.not hearing
D.not to hear
3、—Tom said just now that he would attend the meeting if________.
—________, he will not keep his promise.
A.invited; Believe it or not
B.being invited; Believe it or not
C.being invited; Believing it or not
D.invited; Believing it or not
4、Before leaving America, she _____ much of her furniture to friends and enjoyed letting them have the piece they had liked.
A.picked up B.gave away C.put down D.set aside
5、The poor man, ________, ran out of the dark cave.
A.tiring and frightened
B.tired and frightened
C.tired and frightening
D.tiring and frightening
6、________ the saying goes, success and failure always go hand in hand.
A.So
B.Because
C.As
D.Since
7、________ himself in finishing his report, he had little time to have a rest .
A.Occupied
B.Occupying
C.Having been occupied
D.Being occupied
8、Efforts will be made to______ new teaching models to exploit the students’ potential.
A. accelerate B. innovate
C. differentiate D. compile
9、If a water pipe starts ______, what should you do at once?
A.to be leaked
B.leaked
C.leaking
D.leak
10、When you finish reading the novel, you will have better understanding of society.
A.a; the B.the; a C.不填; the D.a; 不填
11、—What does the hydro-electric project of the Three Gorges Dam means?
—It means ________ the danger of flooding.
A.to bring an end of B.to bring an end to
C.bringing an end of D.bringing an end to
12、The officer claimed ________ the proof ________ he cheated in the recent elections.
A.to find; why
B.to have found; that
C.having found; which
D.to find; that
13、There is great chance that the patient suffering from cancer____ survive with medical advances.
A. must
B. need
C. might
D. should
14、Only when the meeting was over ______ go back to meet his friend.
A. he could B. he was able to
C. was he able to D. was able to he
15、Helen was very rude to me. I refuse to speak to her again __________ she says sorry.
A.If B.until C.because D.since
16、 --My goodness, you crossed the double yellow line!
--I tried not to, but _______ . The car in front changed lane suddenly.
A. in time B. in case
C. in need D. in vain
17、Vlog is so amazing that people can themselves with lovely music and videos.
A.exchange B.express C.examine
18、The book, which was ________ children under 10 when written, is also popular with adult readers now.
A.satisfied with
B.intended for
C.caught sight of
D.accounted for
19、 — How long do you suppose it is ______ he arrived here?
— No more than half a week.
A. when B. before C. after D. since
20、 The pipes have oil or water inside them, which is heated and sent to the storage tank until ______ to produce electricity.
A. needed B. needing
C. to need D. having needed
21、Learning a second language is difficult at any age and it only gets harder the longer you wait to open that dusty French book. Now, in a new study, scientists have pointed the exact age at which your chances of reaching fluency(流利)in a second language seem to rise: 10.
The study, published in the journal Cognition, found that it's "nearly impossible” for language learners to reach native-level fluency if they start learning a second language after 10. But that doesn't seem to be because language skills go downhill “It turns out you're still learning fast. It's just that you run out of time, because your ability to learn starts dropping at around 17 or 18 years old,“ says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne, an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College.
Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons. Children's brains are more plastic than those of adults, meaning they're better able to adapt and respond to new information. "All learning involves the brain changing,“ Hartshorne says, “and children's brains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing. "
These findings may seem discouraging, but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical (关键的)period for fluent language acquisition might be longer than they previously thought. Some scientists believed that the brief window closes shortly after birth, while others stretched it only to early adolescence. Compared to those estimates, 17 or 18 when language learning ability starts to drop off——seems old.
“People progress better when they learn by immersion (沉 浸)rather than simply in a classroom. And moving to a place where your desired language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult. If that's not an option, you can create an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their own communities," Hartshorne says. By doing so, it's possible to become conversationally fluent——even without the advantage of a child's brain.
【1】What is the most important finding of the new study?
A.The best age to learn a second language.
B.The possibility of speaking fluent language.
C.The change of language skills over the time.
D.The great approaches to learning a language.
【2】Why do kids seem better than adults at learning new languages?
A.Their focus is language learning only.
B.They are more interested in languages.
C.They are more adaptable to new things.
D.Their brain always ignores big changes.
【3】What is Hartshorne's advice on becoming fluent in a second language?
A.Joining friends in their learning.
B.Turning to immersive learning.
C.Studying in a quiet classroom.
D.Training the brain to a kid's brain.
【4】From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken?
A.Science.
B.Travel
C.Health.
D.Education.
22、Hot Science
The Benefits Experts have found that there are clear health benefits of drinking tea. Research has led to the discovery that chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage. And there is clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers. Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth."Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water," said one doctor. Re-hydration There was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea. The research dispels the fear that tea is dehydrating(脱水)。"Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks such as tea dehydrate," a leading expert explained."But even if you had a really strong cup of tea,you would still have a gain of fluid(液体)。In terms of fluid intake,we recommend 1.5 to 2 litres per day,and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It's a healthy drink." The Negative Side There was only one bit of bad news about tea.Research suggests that tea can affect the body's ability to absorb iron from food. This means that people at risk of anaemia(贫血)should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes. | Tea Jokes Why was the teacher angry with the Teapot? Because he was "naughtea". What did the teapot wear to bed? A"nightea". Tea Facts Here are some truly amazing tea facts. Tea·comes from the.leaves of a·tree called camellia sinensis.The tree can grow over 10 metres tall. However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily. Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, 'Kenya; Japan, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania. India is the world's largest tea producer. Eighty percent of the caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves. |
【1】Tea is unable to help prevent
A.heart attacks
B.bad teeth
C.weak bones
D.iron shortage
【2】The underlined word "dispel" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A.confirm
B.convey
C.remove
D.raise
【3】According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Tea is used to cure different diseases.
B.Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst.
C.Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers.
D.Tea bushes are cut short for easy harvest.
23、 A dog is man’s best friend. That common saying may contain some truth, but a dog is not the only animal friend people like. 【1】 Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions, they are polite members of the family, and they are easy to care for.
People enjoy the friendship of cats. Cats love to keep close to their owners. 【2】
They love to run after balls or play with anything hanging from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are playing the game with them. Just like a dog, cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks.
Cats are polite members of a family. 【3】 They generally walk quietly. Cats also don’t often have “accidents”. Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it from that time on.
One of the most attractive features of cats as house pets is their ease of care. Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. So their owners only need to spend time cleaning their litter boxes. Bathing a cat is almost never necessary because cats usually clean themselves. Cats are more3particular about personal cleanliness than people are. 【4】 Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left alone. They are pleased to go about their usual activities until their owners return.
【5】 However, many people who have plenty of space and time still choose to have a cat because they love the cat’s personality. In many ways, cats are the ideal house pets.
A.Cats are generally quite playful.
B.It’s a good hobby to keep a pet at home.
C.For many people, a cat also is their best friend.
D.Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make loud noises.
E.People with small living space or less time love to raise cats.
F.However, sometimes, cats may spread some diseases to the owners.
G.In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear.
24、 Chef Jeremy Pang and a team of helpers are on a task to help feed London’s homeless and those facing food shortage in London. Pang and about 180 volunteers wore aprons and sharpened their cooking skills to make 4,000 dumplings, 700 noodle stir-fries, and 700 liters of curry in just four hours on a cold morning in Borough Market.
Now in its third year, the aim of the event, which is called Wok for 1,000, is to raise awareness of food waste and food shortage throughout the United Kingdom. Pang, who founded School of Wok in London’s Covent Garden,led a team of experienced chefs in teaching volunteers how to cook the dishes. The hot meals were then packed up and loaded into trucks so they could be distributed to those in need.
The event was part of Pang’s work to support the charity (慈善组织) Plan Zheroes, which aims to help connect food businesses with charities in order to redistribute surplus (过剩的) food and support measures to help prevent food waste. “1,300 meals get distributed to around 10 charities across London who are fighting food shortage,” Pang said. “The idea is that with ‘small steps for big changes’, an event like this can show people that one person can easily cook for 10 people and feed a lot of people in need.”
The food materials used at the event were donated by School of Wok^ suppliers as well as from stallholders (摊主) in Borough Market.
“As soon as we met Plan Zheroes, it was clear to me that it was a charity we wanted to raise money for,” said Pang. “So, not only are we creating thousands of meals but, at the same time, we are raising around 5,000 to 6,000 pounds for a very small charity doing a huge job.’’
【1】Why did Jeremy Pang hold the event Wok for 1,000?
A.To improve Pang’s food businesses.
B.To win a good reputation for himself.
C.To show his kindness to homeless people.
D.To raise people’s awareness of food problems.
【2】What can we know about the event Wok for 1,000?
A.It has been carried out for three years.
B.It is held in London’s Covent Garden.
C.It directly distributes meals to the homeless.
D.It is part of the charity Plan Zheroes’s activity.
【3】Where did the food materials used at the event come from?
A.They were offered by volunteer chefs.
B.They were donated by generous people.
C.They were provided by some charities.
D.They were bought from suppliers.
【4】What’s the best title of the text?
A.A Charity Plan Zheroes
B.A Celebrity Chef Jeremy Pang
C.Volunteers Cooked Meals for the Homeless
D.Experienced Chefs Taught Volunteers How to Cook
25、One of the first things 1 did when I moved to a new city was hire a bike._________? Seeing a city by bike_________to better settling in the new place and learning your ways around. You travel much_________than on foot and you notice so much more of your_________than when in a bus or a car. It's more_________to wander down small streets if they seem interesting, as you can quickly get back to the_________road.
However, I soon discovered plenty more_________of cycling.
A bike means that fewer_________, especially in a small city, make you feel far away._________, cycling to work takes me half the time that it would take to walk. Riding a bike also means you're not__________by bus timetables.
Of course, there are obvious health benefits of__________—a bit of extra movement as part of your daily routine(惯例)can help you__________. Cycling on my way to work also makes me more__________in the mornings.
Importantly, cycling also helps to__________your carbon footprint(碳足迹). While cars pollute the environment, bikes are carbon-neutral.__________, thanks to being petrol-free, bikes are cheaper to run, buy and__________than cars. And a bike can pay for itself__________the price of bus tickets.
However, be__________when cycling. Always wear a helmet, pay attention to other__________and don't forget your lights at night. Make sure you know the road rules,__________in a new place.
【1】
A.Why
B.When
C.Where
D.What
【2】
A.belongs
B.leads
C.refers
D.responds
【3】
A.faster
B.easier
C.harder
D.cheaper
【4】
A.subjects
B.relatives
C.sights
D.friends
【5】
A.upset
B.surprising
C.convenient
D.careful
【6】
A.different
B.main
C.small
D.quiet
【7】
A.views
B.means
C.challenges
D.benefits
【8】
A.people
B.spots
C.hopes
D.jobs
【9】
A.As a whole
B.What's worse
C.In a word
D.For example
【10】
A.concluded
B.limited
C.promised
D.forgot
【11】
A.cycling
B.walking
C.hiking
D.traveling
【12】
A.get lost
B.have fun
C.keep healthy
D.take it easy
【13】
A.energetic
B.tired
C.impatient
D.independent
【14】
A.spread
B.strengthen
C.clear
D.lessen
【15】
A.However
B.Therefore
C.Besides
D.Anyhow
【16】
A.sell
B.fix
C.deliver
D.produce
【17】
A.compared to
B.in addition to
C.including in
D.in spite of
【18】
A.serious
B.proud
C.lucky
D.careful
【19】
A.concern
B.disadvantages
C.traffic
D.possibilities
【20】
A.generally
B.actually
C.normally
D.especially
26、假定你是李华,你校元旦前举办了一次新年联欢晚会,请你给你的英国笔友David写一封邮件,向他介绍此次活动的情况。要点如下:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动时间、地点、方式;
3. 你的感受。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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