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1、This job doesn’t pay well, but it’ll _________ cover your daily expenses.
A. directly B. extremely
C. especially D. roughly
2、—Daddy, do you have a ________?
—Sorry dear, I would ________ listen to your story now, but you see this endless housework?
A. time; however B. time; otherwise
C. second; otherwise D. second; however
3、—I’d like to book a room for tonight.
— Sorry, sir, but we don’t have any rooms______ right now.
A.unable B.comfortable C.suitable D.available
4、No such young man likes ______.
A. to be made fun B. making fun of
C. being made fun of D. to make fun of
5、Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially ________ containing as many different cultures as the United States is a difficult thing.
A．which
B．one
C．that
D．it
6、Parents often tell their children that they __________ take candy from strangers.
A. needn't B. wouldn't C. shouldn't D. daren't
7、Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the others?
A.I need double milk for my coffee.
B.We are proud to be Chinese.
C.The women shouted loudly for help.
D.They are going to buy a new house.
8、Ms Li asked the students ________ their mistakes.
A．to correct
B．to correcting
C．corrected
D．correct
9、Tony have regretted a lot ________ the rare opportunity to further study in Britain. But it doesn't mean ________ a long face all days.
A．to miss, to pull
B．missing, pulling
C．missing, to pull
D．to miss, pulling
10、He was forced to spend another night at the airport ____ for his plane.
A. waiting B. being waited C. waited D. to be waited
11、A new subway ________ in Changsha and it will be open to traffic when completed next year.
A. has built B. has been built
C. is building D. is being built
12、Passengers are ________ that no smoking is allowed on the train.
A．remained
B．reminded
C．remarked
D．requested
13、I was about to leave my office the telephone rang.
A. that B. when
C. which D. /
14、— How does Jane put on so much weight?
— Large quantities of fat ____ recently.
A.are consumed B.is being consumed C.has been consumed D.have been consumed
15、Of all the speeches delivered in this contest today，________ was more impressive than “Extend the Passion” by the student from Class 18.
A．few B．nothing C．no one D．None
16、A number of new machines were introduced, ________ an increase in production.
A.resulted in B.to result in C.resulting in D.will result in
17、_______the APP WeChat has changed our life, it also has some negative effects.
A．Since
B．While
C．Unless
D．As
18、People have difficulty accepting that their pictures were webcast live to millions of viewers, ______ the fact that some of them were not so graceful.
A．no doubt
B．no denying
C．nothing like
D．not to mention
19、I hear Dennis has finished another book, How can he fit everything into his busy ______?
A．regulation
B．principle
C．schedule
D．movement
20、________colorful charts and graphs, he loaded a new software to help him.
A. Create B. Created
C. Creating D. To create
21、You probably laugh at something you find funny, but how much do you really know about jokes and humour? Reader's Digest (RD) questioned several experts to give us some facts about them.
RD: What’s the oldest joke in the world?
“We can't know the oldest joke in the world because it would have existed earlier than writing,” says Christie Davies, professor of sociology at the University of Reading in the UK. The oldest joke book that's been found so far is the Greek Philogelos. It dates from the 4th century AD, although the jokes date from an earlier time. According to psychologist Steve Wilson, director of National Humor Month (April in the US), it contains 265 jokes.
RD: Do some people fail to develop a sense of humour?
Rod Martin, professor of psychology at the Western University in Canada, believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour, as we develop, humour and laughter begin to appear. “Of course, some children are more serious, quiet, and less likely to laugh frequently, but this doesn't mean they don't have a sense of humour.” And according to Steve Wilson, there are no adults who don't have a sense of humour. “Almost everyone is able to develop a sense of humour, and I teach people how,” he says.
RD: Do people share a sense of humour unique to their own nation?
Sense of humour does differ a lot by country, according to an author named Scott Weems. British humour is thought to be absurd (荒谬的) in nature, while American humour has an aggressive quality. According to a study, Germans are found to find everything funny.
【1】What do we know about the oldest joke book?
A. It remains unknown. B. It was written in Greek.
C. It was found in the UK. D. It contains the oldest joke.
【2】What does Rod Martin agree with about people's sense of humour?
A. Nobody is born with a sense of humour.
B. Some adults lose it when they grow up.
C. Childhood is the best time to develop such ability.
D. Children have a poorer sense of humour than adults.
【3】What kind of humour has an aggressive feature?
A. British humour. B. German humour.
C. Canadian humour. D. American humour.
【4】Where can you probably find the text?
A. In a popular magazine. B. In a research paper.
C. In a personal diary. D. In a textbook.
22、How different can other cultures be？Very different！People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours. They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses. However，they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other. We sometimes call these means of communication universal（共同的）languages.
Some legends hold that，thousands of years ago，there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth. Of course，historical evidence does not support this，but it is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language.
Today，there are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Yet，there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings. For example，some people believe music is a universal language. There may be some scientific support for this idea. Experts have learned that，across cultures，people can recognize three common emotions in music:happiness，sadness and fear.
So what other types of universal languages might there be？Some people believe dance is a universal language. Along with music，dancing seems to be a common interest shared by people all over the world. Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable（合理的）guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it？We bet you could！
Another universal language that you might not have thought of is mathematics! If you think about it now, it just makes sense. The value of pi is roughly 3. 14159 no matter where you are on Earth. Similarly, figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations, regardless of whether you' re counting in dollars, pesos or coconuts.
【1】The first paragraph is mainly to tell us that ___________.
A．cultures are extremely different
B．people like eating different foods
C．people can communicate in similar ways
D．people now live in all kinds of cultures
【2】The underlined word“this”in Paragraph 2 probably refers to ___________.
A．the view that people used one language
B．the fact that there used to be many languages
C．the evidence that proves old languages funny
D．the doubt that people didn't understand each other
【3】Music is regarded as a universal language probably because ___________.
A．it can be easier to understand than languages
B．many of the people like listening to music
C．it usually comes from different backgrounds
D．it helps people to share common feelings
【4】What are universal languages according to this passage?
A．Mathematics, English and art.
B．Music, dance and mathematics.
C．Politics, economy and culture.
D．Diet, clothes and health.
23、When do you usually do when you have some free time? Do you take part in any form of hobby? If your answer is no, then you should think twice. 【1】
Here is a common problem that many older people have. They have spent such a great deal of time raising their family that once their children are grown and leave home, they all of a sudden start to experience their age. Quite often, it is not their age that is the concern. 【2】
When you put in too much time not doing anything, this can affect your brain. This is just where the expression “If you don't use it, you lose it" definitely is the truth. Your mind needs working out much like any other muscle in your body. This is why getting a hobby matters. 【3】
【4】 Even young children can profit from taking a new hobby. For retired people, enjoying a hobby which they can take pleasure in with their grandchildren will help keep them active and feeling young at heart.
Several hobbies that are terrific for both your mind and your body include yoga, biking, swimming and golf. If you aren't fond of sports, even taking a walk regularly is a wonderful way to keep active. 【5】 Additional hobbies include any kind of craft like sewing, knitting, wood working, gardening etc.
As you can see above, you can get pretty much from taking a hobby. With so many choices waiting for you, what are you waiting for? Begin your journey right away!
A．It helps you to appreciate fresh scenery and the colors green and blue help make you more creative.
B．Enjoying a hobby is also a perfect way to improve creative thinking at any age.
C．Young children may have strange concerns that have nothing to do with the elderly.
D．It offers you with something to do and is a perfect way to meet new people.
E．It is the fact that they are unexpectedly entrusted (交付) more time on their hand.
F．Experiencing some type of interest or hobby might be the ideal way to develop your brain and improve your creative thinking.
G．Different people have different hobbies.
24、 You are being stalked ( 跟踪)everywhere you go. In your car. On your morning walk. Even in your own home - by your own TV.
TVs have joined the ranks of websites, apps, and credit cards in the profitable business of sharing your information. Americans spend an average of three and a half hours in front of a TV each day, according to eMarketer. But that history is a window to your interests, joys, and embarrassments. And marketers are collecting it because, legally speaking, we gave our permission when we set up our Internet-connected smart TVs.
The TV makers sell this information to data brokers (中间人)，who in turn sell it to advertisers and media companies, who are now able to link up what you watch with what you do on your phone, tablet, and laptop — even with what you buy in stores. Marketers can then retarget ads you see on TV to your computer and phone. They can measure how many people bought their product after seeing their ads.
I ran an experiment on my own Samsung TV as well as new models from Samsung, TCL Roku TV, Vizio, and LG. I set up each as most people do: by tapping “OK” with the remote control to each on-screen prompt (提示).Then, using special software from Princeton University, 1 watched how each model sent data. What I found is that some TVs record and send out everything on your screen. It's not always "you" they're after, but your behaviors help create aggregated (整体统计的)statistical models of people who act or watch TV the way you do. Still, you might find it upsetting. When 1 set up my TV, I didn't realize I could say no to any of this. You can change your settings after the fact, if you're prepared to hunt around in out-of-the-way menus, such as “Terms and Policies.” But it may be worth the hunt.
【1】How do the TV makers collect customers' information?
A．By recording watching history.
B．By linking up their phone with TV.
C．By setting up the Internet-connected TV.
D．By monitoring their sensitive financial data.
【2】Who will most likely be the buyer of personal information?
A．Banks.
B．Websites.
C．Media companies.
D．Data brokers.
【3】What can be inferred from the author's experiment?
A．We can choose a different menu to set up TV.
B．TV makers record and give away our way of life.
C．We can change the settings to protect our information.
D．We should agree with the TV settings without hesitation.
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．Is Your TV Safe Enough to Watch?
B．Legal but Disturbing Deals
C．How to Keep Our Information Secret?
D．Information War between Companies
25、I remember I was just eighteen when Grandma Julie died. Until the lawyer read her _________, I never fully_________the depth of Grandma’s love. It was a moment I will never forget — a day that made me the_________kid in town.
After_________the distribution of Grandma’s legacies (遗产), the lawyer said, “There are three more things.” He_________his bag and brought out a small_________box, which contained my Grandma’s wedding ring. “These letters and notes are also for you,” he_________.
Grandma’s letter began, “Dear Jeffrey, I’m_________you one of my most precious treasures — my memories. These memories are the letters your_________wrote me. They are____________— a(n)____________that will teach you how to love and understand people, and how to respect and maintain your integrity (正直). When you read them you will____________the love and passion of a good man for a good woman, and you’ll learn how love can become the____________of your life.
“I have been____________, since I loved a wonderful man who also loved me. Love is like a beautiful____________you store in an album. You can enjoy its beauty each time you____________it in wonder. I’ve just shown you how priceless his love notes are. Please learn from them. Then find the right girl to love and love her____________ This love will____________both your lives and make you both happier.”
“As for being valuable, save the envelopes. It’s said the old stamps are worth far more than the rest of my wealth. And, the personal hand-written note from General Pershing is even more valuable than the____________. Have a____________ meaningful life. God bless you.”
【1】
A．will
B．story
C．dialogues
D．works
【2】
A．measure
B．appreciate
C．guess
D．find
【3】
A．happiest
B．loneliest
C．best
D．richest
【4】
A．delivering
B．announcing
C．writing
D．sharing
【5】
A．turned into
B．reached into
C．went into
D．looked into
【6】
A．tool
B．pencil
C．jewelry
D．letter
【7】
A．added
B．shouted
C．whispered
D．joked
【8】
A．considering
B．teaching
C．leaving
D．providing
【9】
A．dad
B．mom
C．grandpa
D．uncle
【10】
A．expensive
B．valuable
C．old-fashioned
D．serious
【11】
A．speech
B．guidebook
C．introduction
D．method
【12】
A．keep
B．miss
C．send
D．feel
【13】
A．strategy
B．center
C．process
D．trouble
【14】
A．ambitious
B．strong
C．honest
D．fortunate
【15】
A．photograph
B．article
C．source
D．element
【16】
A．arrive at
B．point at
C．stare at
D．laugh at
【17】
A．deeply
B．immediately
C．eventually
D．originally
【18】
A．enrich
B．revise
C．save
D．design
【19】
A．letters
B．notes
C．stamps
D．envelopes
【20】
A．quiet
B．busy
C．proud
D．loving
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。
When I was a boy of nine, I used to help Mrs. Long, a retired art teacher who lived across my home. She paid me very little for the help, but she taught me how to paint and promised me, “When Christmas comes, I shall have a present for you.”
I kept wondering what it would be. The boys I played with had baseball gloves, ice skates and bicycles. I hoped that Mrs. Long would buy any one of them for me.
“But it would hardly be ice skates,” I reasoned with myself. “An old woman like Mrs. Long wouldn’t know much about ice skates.”
I also ruled out the bicycle because she was just a retired art teacher in the local school and could not afford it.
On my last day at work, Mrs. Long said, “You’ve been a very good boy. On Christmas Eve I’ll make a present for you. Please come to my house and collect it.”
“Since she is going to have the present in her house, and since she will make it, unquestionably she is going to give me a pair of baseball gloves,” I thought. Actually, I became so convinced that I could imagine myself playing baseball with my friends in those gloves.
A day before the Christmas Eve, I could wait no longer and presented myself at the door of Mrs. Long’s house and said, “Can I have my present today, Mrs. Long?”
“I’ve been waiting for you,” she said, leading me into her house. She sat me in a chair, disappeared to another room, and in a moment stood before me holding a package which under no circumstances could hold a bicycle or a pair of skates, or even a baseball glove.
I lifted it from her hand and found it was extremely light.
“What is it?” I asked with disappointment on my face.
“A kind of magic,” Mrs. Long said. “It can give you whatever you dream of if you have learned how to use it.”
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Suddenly, curiosity replaced my initial disappointment.
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It was not until some years later that I realized the real importance of the gift.
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