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1、With animals ________ their changing environment, their next generations evolved to different species.
A．being adapted to
B．adapting to
C．adapt to
D．adapted to
2、You can hardly imagine how fast he can run with his left leg ______.
A.injured B.injuring C.to injure D.being injured
3、________ the teacher's voice, the pupils stopped talking at once.
A．Heard
B．They heard
C．To hear
D．Hearing
4、“______ that again!” My father shouted to me when I was found playing with fire.
A. Never to do B. Don’t never to
C. Do never D. Never do
5、What a great weight she felt _____ off her mind the moment she heard she had been admitted to a key university.
A. take B. to take
C. taking D. taken
6、__________, I am sure that the boy is honest.
A. Whatever people say B. No matter people say
C. What people say D. It doesn’t matter people say
7、Jack is pleased with ________ you have given him and all ________ you have told him.
A.that, what B.what, that C.which, what D.that, which
8、What we need is money.
A．adverbial
B．subject
C．predicative
D．attribute
9、The theme of the dialogue should _________ the theme of the whole passage.
A.apply to B.pick up C.be related to D.focus on
10、The doctor and writer ________ from America．
A．is
B．are
C．am
D．were
11、Your composition is superior ______ his ______ handwriting.
A．to; in
B．with; in
C．to; with
D．of; on
12、These cheese cakes are delicious, but they cost an arm and a leg. The underlined part means ________.
A. are very expensive B. are harmful to your body
C. are not readily available D. are not liked by everyone
13、It is nearly half a century ________ the first computer was invented.
A．when
B．that
C．since
D．until
14、—It’s great that some fast food restaurants plan to use drinking straws made of paper.
— . It will help protect the environment.
A．You got it
B．You name it
C．You can’t be serious
D．You can never tell it
15、__________ is even more important is _________ the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.
A. What; that as B. It; which
C. It; which as D. What; which
16、He demanded that the meeting ______ put off.
A. not be B. should not
C. was not D. would not be
17、Although the ring is not made of real diamonds, its shape and design still ____ many young girls.
A. appeal to B. fit for
C. attend to D. apply for
18、Mr. Green stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy，saying that he was not the one ________.
A．blamed B．blaming
C．to blame D．to be blamed
19、According to a review of evidence in a medical journal, runners live three years ______ than non-runners.
A．long
B．longer
C．longest
D．more longer
20、Every life has its ups and downs, so having a(n) ________ attitude to life has been found to be very important.
A．convenient
B．optimistic
C．impressive
D．negative
21、 We humans love to stare into our smart devices.We gaze for hours—about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day—at our computers，smartphones，tablets and televisions.Is all this staring bad for us? It might be，mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.
Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy.While it's true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances，there's no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes.But many people still think it is，which is why blue light—blocking glasses are so popular.So do the glasses work?
“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye，but there's no evidence that it may be causing serious damage，”Dr.Rahul Khurana，clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists，told Business Insider.
Blue light exposure is nothing new.In fact，the sun is the largest source of blue light.Moreover，blue light is also present in LED light.But if blue light isn't harmful，then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳):More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain.And blue light，it seems，isn't the cause.Instead，our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices.So if eyestrain is the real issue，blue light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.
【1】What do we know about blue light?
A. It is a kind of nuclear radiation.
B. It has the shortest wavelength.
C. It may come from electronic devices.
D. It consumes a great deal of energy.
【2】What causes the popularity of blue light-blocking glasses?
A. Evidence of their benefits to eyes.
B. Belief in blue light's harmful effect.
C. Widespread use of smart devices.
D. Scientific understanding of blue light.
【3】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?
A. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.
B. Eye problems are not easy to deal with.
C. Blue 1ight may connect with tired eyes.
D. Rubbing eyes makes people strained.
【4】According to the text，wearing blue light-blocking glasses may be_______.
A. tiring B. harmful C. useless D. beneficial
22、In 1851, Auguste Comte, the French philosopher and father of sociology, coined the new word altruism as part of a drive to create a non-religious religion based on scientific principles. He defined it as “intentional action for the welfare of others that involves at least the possibility of either no benefit or a loss to the actor”. At that time, studies of animal behavior and phrenology(颅相学) led him to locate egotistical(自我本位的) instincts at the back of the brain, altruistic ones at the front.
Today, we have a far more sophisticated knowledge of the neurological(神经学的) and biochemical factors that underpin kind behavior. And this science forms the bases of two books aimed at general readers—but also at those who, despite the research, still doubt the existence of altruism.
However, the books may end up providing more information for those who are doubtful. Take The Altruistic Brain by neuroscientist Donald Pfaff. On solid scientific ground, he builds a five-step theory of how altruism occurs, which depends on an idea that is unconvincing and may achieve the opposite result. Pfaff argues that to act altruistically you should first visualize the receiver of your good will, then mentally transform their image into your own, “from angle to angle and curve to curve”. Does it really work?
At the core of evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson’s Does Altruism Exist? is another contentious(有争议的) idea: altruism has evolved as the result of group selection. But Wilson argues his corner masterfully, providing a clever reply to the belief that natural selection occurs only at the level of the selfish gene: “Selfishness beats altruism within groups. Altruistic groups beat selfish groups,” he says.
In other words, we cooperate when doing so gives our team the advantage. That doesn’t sound very selfless either.
Wilson acknowledges this, but argues that thoughts and feelings are less important than actions. According to evolutionary theory, pure altruists do exist, but it doesn’t matter why people choose to help others—their reasons may be difficult even for themselves to understand. What matters is that humans can coordinate their activities in just the right way to achieve common goals. Other animals do this too, but we are masters. “Teamwork is the signature adaptation of our species,” he says.
Pfaff goes further, insisting that our brain biology “urges us to be kind”. He believes this knowledge alone will inspire individuals to be more altruistic. His desire to create a better world is admirable and some of his ideas are interesting, but Wilson’s analysis is clearer.
While it is in our nature to be altruistic, Wilson says, we also have a healthy regard for self-interest and a resistance to being pushed around. Which one comes to the fore depends on the environment in which we find ourselves. Ethics, he says, cannot be taught at individual level, but are “a property of the whole system”.
【1】Which of the following can be considered an altruistic behaviour according to Comte’s definition?
A．A person offers to donate his liver to another who needs one.
B．A clerk returns the umbrella to his colleague which he has kept for a long time.
C．A student volunteers to wok in the orphanage to collect data for his research.
D．A police officer spots a car parking in the no-parking area, finding a child in the trunk.
【2】What does Donald Pfaff think people should do in order to behave altruistically?
A．Draw a picture of the person they are going to help.
B．Transform the receiver into a kind person.
C．Visualize what they are going to do in mind first.
D．Imagine they themselves are to be helped.
【3】Which of the following statements is David Sloan most likely to agree with in his book?
A．Being kind is not something people are born with.
B．People in groups are less likely to be selfish.
C．People may well act selflessly because of where they are.
D．Most people know clearly why they are ready to help others.
【4】What can be concluded from the passage?
A．Figuring out what makes us behave selflessly is a tricky business.
B．Unlike Donald Pfaff’s book, David Sloan’s book aims at professional readers.
C．Comte’s definition of altruism proves to be impractical in modern times.
D．Both Donald Pfaff and David Sloan lay emphasis on team work.
23、 This weekend a marathon took place in Salzburg, the city where I’m living. I admired the runners who ran 42.2 kilometers if they finished the course. I’ve never run for more than half an hour, so I’m amazed that some people manage to keep going for over four!
At university I play korfball. This is a team sport with eight people on each team. The aim is to shoot the ball into the hoop(篮圈), which is like basketball hoop, only higher! All players get a chance to attack and defend during the game and it’s very fast-paced.
When I started korfball, I wasn’t very good at it. I could throw and catch but I wasn’t very fast on my feet. Shooting was also difficult for me. Moreover, you often have to shoot on the move in korfball, and I found it hard to balance and shoot straight while running backwards away from my defender!
However, I really enjoyed the sport and made friends in the club, so I attended training twice a week. Two years later I am in the first team for my university and have played in many matches. This just shows if you train hard, you can succeed.
Running is difficult because you have to make yourself willing to keep going. I used to get really out of breath while running and I didn’t feel good at all! Now I actually enjoy going for a run along the river in Salzburg, feeling my muscles(肌肉) working and breathing in the fresh air.
Challenging exercise is always rewarding. Hiking is fun because all the hard work—walking uphill—comes at the beginning of the day. Then at the top of the mountain you can enjoy the view and some well-earned chocolate! At the end of the day you feel like you’ve really achieved something.
I will never be a marathon runner, but I would like to try a 10-km run sometime, or perhaps even a half-marathon. Seeing how happy the runners were as they crossed the finishing line made me want to have that feeling—the months of training paying off as you achieve your goal.
【1】How did the author feel about running the marathon at first?
A.Tough. B.Strange.
C.Enjoyable. D.Exciting.
【2】Why does the author think challenging exercise rewarding?
A.It helps him sleep well. B.It gives him a sense of achievement.
C.It helps him lose weight. D.It makes him become a marathon runner.
【3】What does the passage want to tell us?
A.The meaning of keeping going.
B.The ways of doing sports.
C.The importance of regular exercise.
D.The benefits of running the marathon.
24、Kitchen Products Thai Will Make Your Life a Lot Easier
♦ Hanging Trash Bag
Speaking of clever bag that will change your world, how many times have you cut off loads of vegetables and tried to clean up the messy waste, only to make half of it accidentally drop on the floor? This hanging trash bag attachment makes clean-up super easy, so you’ll never end up with smelly chopped (切碎的) onions all over your floor again.
Available on Amazon, $ 6.99
♦ Dream Farm Spoon
How many times have you struggled for just that last little bit of something out of a jar or dish? This all-purpose cooking spoon helps scrap (刮擦) the edges of any pan, bowl, or strangely-shaped container with zero effort, so you’ll always get that last bit, every time.
Available on Amazon, $20.40
♦ Flex Pot Clip
For those of us who’d rather not balance our serving spoon or wooden spoon on the edge of the pot unsteadily, or rest it on the counter where it’ll definitely make a mess, allow me to introduce you to the Flex Pot Clip. Attach it to the edge of your pot so you can keep your counters clean and your hands free. It’s heat-resistant and dishwasher safe!
Available on Amazon, $7.88
♦ Reusable Silicone Lids
These are useful to cover your food before putting it in the fridge if you often have leftovers. These silicone lids are flexible, reusable, arid airtight, allowing you to leave your food right in its original dish or bowl and keep it fresh for days. They’re clear, eco-friendly, and super easy to store, since they hardly take up any space.
Available on Amazon, $15.97
【1】What is the use of the Hanging Trash Bag?
A. To reduce waste of food. B. To make containers clean.
C. To collect kitchen waste. D. To make food easy to store.
【2】Where can you fix a Flex Pot Clip?
A. On the edge of a pot. B. In a dishwasher.
C. On the counter. D. In a comer.
【3】Which of the following products can make the food remain fresh?
A. Flex Pot Clip. B. Hanging Trash Bag.
C. Dream Farm Spoon. D. Reusable Silicone Lids.
25、 It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway.I didn’t notice a man sitting inside a cardboard box.But Nora did.She wasn’t even four, but she _______ at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, _______ we take him home?”
I don’t remember my reply.But I do remember a sudden _______ feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her _______, whether it was _______ in flight or children playing.But now she was noticing _______ and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and _______ it to an elderly person.It was quick and easy. I _______ us up. Nora was _______ about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how ________ our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to ________ myself to leave the house.On the way to the school, I fought an urge (冲动) to turn ________.The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting at home.Why do this? ________, we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed (约定).She ________ us right over.
Nora ran inside. I unwillingly followed.________ inside, I saw that the department belonged to someone poor.Our hostess showed us some photos.Nora played and when it came time to say goodbye, we three hugged.I walked home in ________.
Experts call such a visit “a volunteer opportunity”.They are opportunities.I’ve come to see.Where else but as volunteers do you have opportunity to do something ________ that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve to needy people and ________ clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve ________ her grow over these past four years, I still wonder — which of us has ________ more?
【1】A.pulled B.stared C.waved D.aimed
【2】A.would B.can C.need D.must
【3】A.general B.true C.heavy D.curious
【4】A.area B.part C.mind D.world
【5】A.insects B.dogs C.animals D.birds
【6】A.coldness B.illness C.suffering D.respect
【7】A.delivered B.returned C.devoted D.posted
【8】A.signed B.hurried C.held D.lined
【9】A.casual B.sorry C.worried D.excited
【10】A.creative B.valuable C.hard D.simple
【11】A.warn B.stop C.allow D.push
【12】A.back B.away C.up D.out
【13】A.Again B.Thus C.Still D.Also
【14】A.called B.promised C.invited D.helped
【15】A.As B.Once C.Because D.Though
【16】A.peace B.tears C.shock D.doubt
【17】A.fair B.famous C.unexpected D.enjoyable
【18】A.collect B.mend C.order D.wear
【19】A.let B.made C.watched D.noticed
【20】A.tried B.benefited C.earned D.missed
26、假设你是李华，明天就是你的生日了，而且高考很快就要到了，你有很多话想对父母说。请你以书信的形式按照以下要点给父母写一封信。
词数：100-120
写作要点：1.感恩父母；2.对父母的期望；3.自己学习、人生的打算。
Dear Mom and Dad,
Tomorrow is my birthday and the annual college entrance examination is around the corner. On this special day,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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