1、— What's the common________ of dealing with youth crime in your area?
—Generally, education comes first.
A.process
B.procedure
C.performance
D.practice
2、--- I can’t go for a picnic with you because something urgent has _____.
---What a shame!
A. come up B. cleared up C. stayed up D. ended up
3、Recently many famous universities and colleges have come to our school to enroll new students on their own, and many excellent students ________ contracts with them.
A.have offered B.were offered C.have been offered D.had been offered
4、---I am sorry to have ____ too much of your time.
---That's OK, and I am glad to help you.
A.taken up B.taken on C.taken off D.taken over
5、If it __________for the snow, we ___________the mountain yesterday.
A. were not; could have climbed B. were not; could climb
C. had not been; could have climbed D. had not been; could climb
6、Parents have a legal________ to ensure that their children are provided with efficient education suitable to their age.
A. impact B. commitment
C. influence D. motivation
7、With all things _______, we should follow his advice.
A. considered B. having considered
C. being considered D. considering
8、Over 100 passengers lost their lives in the recent air crash, which was a deadly to their families.
A. defeat B. challenge C. barrier D. blow
9、My uncle is a ________ of the middle school's headmaster; he is preparing for the election.
A.boarder
B.moderator
C.operator
D.candidate
10、When he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds ______ the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears.
A.surrounding
B.to surround
C.to be surrounded
D.surrounded
11、Although the working mother is very busy,she still________a lot of time to her children.
A. devotes B. spends
C. supplies D. provides
12、______well you sing but _____badly he dances!
A.How,how
B.What,what
C.How,what
D.What,how
13、The teacher was very strict, ______ the little girl so nervous that she forgot her lines.
A.making
B.made
C.to make
D.having made
14、— Where is Gary?
— He is at the library studying for his German test on Wednesday. In fact, he ________ for the test every day over the past week.
A. has reviewed B. was reviewing
C. has been reviewing D. had been reviewing
15、Left ____ in the reading room alone quite by accident, the boy felt nervous.
A. locking B. having locked
C. to lock D. locked
16、The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything _____ comes along their way.
A. which B. who
C. when D. that
17、New research has found that animals have memories, too — , they might be much cleverer than we thought.
A. in other words B. above all
C. in many ways D. all in all
18、As a senior high school student, I think you should concentrate your attention ________ your skills of learning.
A.in
B.on
C.at
D.about
19、The old couple often take a walk after supper in the park with their pet dog ____them
A. to follow B. following
C. followed D. being followed
20、"They are so used to me that they know my schedule," he muttered. Thinking about that for a moment, he realized that it could be the other way around: that it was he who had __________their schedule.
A. become attached to B. been captured by
C. become accustomed to D. become separated from
21、Whether it’s joining a school club, going to a friend’s birthday party, or travelling by train, we can meet new people anywhere and anytime in our lives. However, many of us feel awkward when meeting people for the first time, especially when we aren’t quite sure what to say. The situation feels cold, even icy.
“Breaking the ice” is a term widely used in the English-speaking countries to describe a small talk technique that can help rescue a conversation from certain failure.
So where do you even begin? Well, a good start is to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time. They might look grumpy or scary, but they could turn out to be the nicest person you’ve ever met.
You might think that breaking the ice is difficult. But sometimes just a simple “hello”, followed by a three-second smile, can make all the difference.
Complimenting someone on their garment or accessories(饰品) is also a great, easy way to break the ice. You might say: “I love your jacket. Where did you buy it from?”
Being in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with someone new might feel terrible, but it can actually be one of the best icebreakers. By focusing on the situation, you come together to fight the common enemy: the long bathroom queue, for example, or the overcrowded bus.
You can make observations too. “What kind of drink is that?” “That’s a lovely name. What does it mean?” “Do you study here too?” There are opportunities all around you to ask questions that don’t seem weird, as long as you have some follow-up questions in mind.
If you’re feeling extra bold, make a joke. Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right, they show the likeable, witty side of your character. “What’s your name?” “Well, people usually call me Mike, but you can call me tonight.”
【1】Which is the best title for the passage?
A. How to develop friendship with a stranger
B. Advice on breaking the ice when we communicate with a stranger
C. How to become a successful public speaker
D. How to start a conversation with a person
【2】The underlined word “grumpy” can be replaced by______.
A. easily annoyed B. gentle
C. low-spirited D. cheerful
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A. “Breaking the ice” is a small talk technique widely used in our daily communication all over the world.
B. As long as you can smile at others, you will make some friends.
C. Realizing that it’s normal to feel nervous in front of a stranger is a good start to break the ice.
D. Being in an uncomfortable situation with some strangers can be the best icebreakers.
【4】According to the passage, making a joke________.
A. can be done with ease.
B. leads to many new friends.
C. can show your wisdom and lovely character.
D. makes you enjoy your life happily.
22、Best Beaches in Connecticut
With its sandy beaches, nesting seabirds, and a number of seafood stands, Connecticut’s coastline is a hot spot for summer vacations that you shouldn’t miss.
Rocky Neck State Park
If you’re after a place to set up camp near the beach, head to Rocky Neck State Park. The park has the perfect combination of easy beach access, nature trails (小路), and activities to keep your children entertained. Its campground has been built to preserve the natural appeal of the park. With hardly any seaweed (海藻), this is also a great location for crabbing and fishing.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Characterized by soft sand and calming waves, Hommonasset Beach State Park is one of the state’s busiest parks. It’s the place to visit if you like your beach experience filled with fellow vacationers. Facilities in the park include Meigs Point Nature Center, an environmental education center which houses more than 50 species of wildlife from various habitats.
Calf Pasture & Shady Beach
Do you love the beach but find that you cannot sit still on the sand for more than five minutes? Well, Calf Pasture & Shady Beach is your beach destination. Here, you can spend the day by the water playing games like beach volleyball. For something more challenging, rent a kayak (独木舟) and get out on the water
Ocean Beach Park
Ocean Beach Park has plenty of entertainment for the little ones. There are water slides, a playground, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. These are the stuff of childhood summer vacation memories. The parking fee includes admission to the beach area, but the pool and attractions all cost extra.
【1】What do Rocky Neck State Park and Ocean Beach Park share in common?
A.They are suitable for camping.
B.They require extra parking fees.
C.They allow fishing and crabbing.
D.They offer entertainment for kids.
【2】What is special about Hammonasset Beach State Park?
A.It is a hot spot for summer vacations.
B.It allows you to meet fellow visitors.
C.It provides educational opportunities.
D.It contains various habitats for wildlife.
【3】Where should you go if you prefer adventurous activities at the beach?
A.Rocky Neck State Park.
B.Hammonasset Beach State Park.
C.Calf Pasture & Shady Beach.
D.Ocean Beach Park.
23、The life expectancy is the length of time that a person is normally likely to live. As it increases nowadays, the Average person lives beyond the age of retirement. As a result, the elderly make up an ever-increasing percentage of society, which makes it more important to make effort to improve the lives of senior citizens.
First of all, one way would be to make sure that the elderly have enough money on which to live. Obviously, when a person stops working, they still require a source of income to cover their basic needs such as food, accommodation and heating. A clear solution to the problem is for the government to make sure that the state pension (养老金) is enough for these needs.
Measures should also be taken to overcome the health problems the elderly face. The government should also provide access to the best health care available, which may necessitate paying for residential homes where the elderly can have round-the-clock nursing, or, at least, providing medication free of charge to all people over a certain age.
If we try to address the problem of social isolation (社交孤立), the lives of old people could be improved. If we organize trips for the elderly to community centers, visits from social workers, their problem of loneliness can be reduced a lot which marks the lives of so many old people living alone and far from their families.
The last helpful suggestion is to change the attitude of the community towards its older members, who are all too often seen as a burden on society. We need to be taught from an early age to respect the views of old people, and appreciate their broader experience of life. This would help society as a whole, and encourage appreciation of the rote that old people can still play today.
【1】What does underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A. time B. retirement
C. life expectancy D. age
【2】What factors affected the old people’s life?
a. the state pension
b. the basic needs
c. the attitude of the community
d. the experience of life
e. social isolation
f. medical care
A. b, c, d, e B. a, b, c, d
C. a, c, e, f D. c, d, e, f
【3】According to the last suggestion, the old people .
A. should be respected by all of us
B. may be regarded as our heavy burden
C. must change their attitude to the community
D. have to gather more life experience
24、When I was little, I always wanted a luxurious house. That was my idea to be successful. I took all the classes with full carefulness and tried to do well in the exams with my mind set on going to a key school. I just knew that I would somehow become famous and be able to afford the dream house. All the way through junior years, my mind was planning this wonderful future.
Then in the tenth grade, many losses changed my mind. First, one of my friends died at 16. Soon after, my great-grandmother passed away, followed by my beloved fourth-grade teacher. These events left me not knowing what to do or where to go. Death had never touched me so closely.
After a long period of emptiness, it finally struck me: Life is not promised and neither is future success. Though I was attempting to achieve material success, I was not enjoying my daily life. I realized that finding inner peace, purpose and happiness will stick with me forever and that is real success.
Enjoying life's precious quirks(偶发事件) makes an ordinary person more successful than a wealthy person who isn't content and takes everything for granted. The summer before senior years, my attitude changed greatly. Instead of memorizing facts, I began learning skills. Instead of focusing on the future, I focused on today and the many blessings and successes that came with it.
I still get excellent grades, but now I devote weeks to studying instead of struggling for exams, and I think about the future with a deeper sense of meaning. For me, being successful means truly living life each day.
【1】What’s the idea of success for the author at first?
A. Getting a great house B. Taking classes carefully
C. Doing well in the exams D. Being famous
【2】Why did the author change his idea to be successful?
A. His beloved teacher was dead
B. He lost a few beloved persons in a short time
C. He couldn’t afford a house
D. He didn't know how to fight for the house
【3】According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. His teacher died before the death of his grandpa
B. He thought that life and success were not promised
C. He failed the exams after he changed his attitude
D. He didn’t want to achieve material success any longer
【4】What does the author wants to tell the readers?
A. Material success is unnecessary
B. He was glad that he changed his mind
C. Set goals and work hard to be successful
D. Cherish every moment and truly live life
25、No matter how small an act of kindness is, it can make a difference in someone’s day. That was just the case for Alina when she _________ a bumper sticker (车贴) on her car reading: You Matter.
Several years ago, Alina started to do this. At first, she wondered if people would _________ it. However, much to her _________, she began seeing a flood of attention every time she _________ the road. As often as not, people _________ slowly near her car would roll down their windows, raising their _________, waving and smiling. Sometimes, she even found some sticky _________ left on her windshield saying things like “You _________ too!” Last year, someone _________ her car while she was waiting for her friend in the car by the roadside, saying to her, “It is a(an) __________ sticker. I’ve seen various stickers before, but none of them have __________ me as your sticker has done. “The two small __________ on the sticker seem simple enough, but they really __________ a chord with many complete strangers who __________ to catch sight of the sticker.”
__________ like Alina’s really inspire the rest of us. Sometimes a kind word or gesture may lift our __________ and it costs nothing except for a little extra __________. Maybe it means offering a friend a hug, praising the children when their children __________ well in school, helping someone out or volunteering at animal shelters or shelters for the homeless. Acts of __________ are waiting everywhere. Small as they seem, they can make a __________ influence on the world, and help form general goodness.
【1】
A.tore down
B.put up
C.hung on
D.stuck to
【2】
A.watch
B.overlook
C.notice
D.neglect
【3】
A.surprise
B.satisfaction
C.confusion
D.shock
【4】
A.started
B.hit
C.launched
D.set
【5】
A.running
B.driving
C.walking
D.riding
【6】
A.thumbs
B.hats
C.shoulders
D.voices
【7】
A.signs
B.notes
C.papers
D.pictures
【8】
A.count
B.share
C.value
D.matter
【9】
A.repaired
B.blocked
C.approached
D.stopped
【10】
A.important
B.special
C.typical
D.skeptical
【11】
A.moved
B.taught
C.helped
D.aroused
【12】
A.stickers
B.messages
C.labels
D.words
【13】
A.hit
B.beat
C.broke
D.touched
【14】
A.occurred
B.managed
C.happened
D.offered
【15】
A.Stories
B.People
C.Incidents
D.Women
【16】
A.feelings
B.spirits
C.brains
D.minds
【17】
A.look
B.effect
C.thought
D.contribution
【18】
A.work
B.exercise
C.behave
D.conduct
【19】
A.carefulness
B.generosity
C.patience
D.kindness
【20】
A.positive
B.subjective
C.reliable
D.brief
26、假设你是某大学的学生许浙。你校英语俱乐部将选举新一届副主席,负责规划、组织俱乐部的相关活动。你欲参选。请按以下提示,写一篇精选演讲稿。
1.个人优势介绍(如性格、特长等)
2. 组织校内活动的感想(如举办讲座等);
3.组织校际交流活动的设想(如举办演讲比赛等)
4.表达当选的愿望或决心。
注意:词数不少于100;请勿提及真实学校名称;可适当加入细节,以使内容充实,行文连贯。开头结尾已给出,不计入词数。
参考词汇:vice president
Good afternoon, my dear friends.
My name is Xu Zhe.______________________________________________________________
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Thank you.