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1、—Will you attend the meeting this afternoon？
—But I ________ told anything about it．
A. haven't been B. am not
C. wasn't D. won’t be
2、Last week he was caught stealing things. ________ his youth, the boss has decided not to charge him.
A．In spite of
B．In view of
C．In charge of
D．In case of
3、Mr. Frank asked me a question________I could go with him to________he called the Treasure House the next week.
A．that; which
B．whether; that
C．that; where
D．whether; what
4、Bill asked ________ he would give it to father.
A．whether
B．that
C．whether or not
D．why
5、Speaking of non - cash payments, I think that we may try to use money less often instead of replacing it ________ .
A．for good
B．at ease
C．on the whole
D．in vain
6、The solution to the educational problem come from fair access to quality educational resources.
A. may B. should
C. must D. shall
7、—Did you watch the live broadcast of China’s military parade on September，3rd？
—It’s a pity that I missed it．I ________ to New York then.
A．would fly B．flew C．was flying D．have flown
8、It’s strange that he should have come from ________ we call Mars.
A．what
B．wherever
C．which
D．who
9、The government must be very ________ about setting policies and make no decision until they are quite sure it is the right one.
A. serious B. concerned C. cautious D. nervous
10、 ______ with the researchers' expectations, they found a positive connection between the strength of role identity and the length of time people continued to volunteer.
A.Content B.Consistent C.Creative D.Controversial
11、________ a tough challenge though, the Chinese women’s volleyball team won an Olympic title in Rio.
A. Face B. Faced C. Facing D. To face
12、I thought this medicine would make me sleep, but it had the __________ effect.
A.opposed B.opposite C.optional D.optimistic
13、---Why was it ______ you were so angry？
---Because we failed to take part in the basketball match.
A. which B. that C. how D. when
14、We have no doubt that if the students’ interest in the subject is motivated, they will ________ the challenge and commit more of their time and energy to their studies.
A. face up to. B. keep pace with.
C. put up with. D. live up to
15、There is no doubt that _________ a goal, one needs not only knowledge but also good personalities.
A. achieve B. achieving
C. to achieve D. achieved
16、_________ in his study, he wasn’t aware that all the others had left.
A．Bury
B．Buried
C．Burying
D．Having buried
17、Happiness will be within our reach if positive thinking ________ into daily routine and becomes an important part of our world.
A. adopts B. is adopted
C. will adopt D.will be adopted
18、Nothing is realized easily, and there is no such _______ as dreams.
A．thing
B．a thing
C．things
D．the thing
19、---The zookeeper was really annoyed with me.
--- How could he have been if you _______ stones at the animals?
A．didn’t throw
B．don’t throw
C．hadn’t thrown
D．haven’t thrown
20、--- Why did you ______ the fourth paragraph of your rewritten composition?
--- Because I thought it was off the point.
A. put out B. leave out
C. make out D. figure out
21、 With the possible exception of equal rights, perhaps the most controversial issue across the United States today is the death penalty. Many argue that it is an effective deterrent (威慑) to murder, while others maintain there is no convincing evidence that the death penalty reduces the number of murders.
The principal argument advanced by those opposed to the death penalty, basically, is that it is cruel and inhuman punishment, which is the mark of a brutal society, and finally that it is of questionable effectiveness as a deterrent to crime anyway.
In our opinion, the death penalty is a necessary evil. Throughout recorded history there have always been those extreme individuals in every society who were capable of terribly violent crimes such as murder. But some are more extreme than others.
For example, it is one thing to take the life of another in a fit of blind rage, but quite another to coldly plot and carry out the murder of one or more people in the style of a butcher. Thus, murder, like all other crimes, is a matter of relative degree. While it could be argued with some conviction that the criminal in the first instance should be merely separated from society, such should not be the fate of the latter type murderer.
The value of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime may be open to debate. But the overwhelming majority of citizens believe that the death penalty protects them. Their belief is strengthened by evidence which shows that the death penalty deters murder. For example, from 1954 to 1963, when the death penalty was consistently imposed in California, the murder rate remained between three and four murders for each 100,000 population. Since 1964 the death penalty has been carried out only once, and the murder rate has risen to 10.4 murders for each 100,000 population. The sharp climb in the state’s murder rate, which began when executions stopped, is no coincidence. It is convincing evidence that the death penalty does deter many murderers. If the bill reestablishing the death penalty is banned, innocent people will be murdered—some whose lives may have been saved if the death penalty were in effect. This is literally a life or death matter. The lives of thousands of innocent people must be protected.
【1】The principal purpose of this passage is to________.
A.speak for the majority B.initiate a ban
C.criticize the government D.argue for the value of the death penalty
【2】The author’s response to those who urge the death penalty for all is likely to be________.
A.negative B.friendly
C.supportive D.neutral
【3】According to the Paragraph 4, it can be inferred that________.
A.the death penalty is the most controversial issue in the United States today
B.the ban of the bill reestablishing the death penalty is of little importance
C.the second type of murderers should be sentenced to death
D.the value of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime is not to be debated
【4】The passage attempts to establish a relationship between________.
A.the effects of execution and the effects of isolation
B.the murder rate and the imposition of the death penalty
C.the importance of equal rights and that of the death penalty
D.executions and murders
【5】The author’s attitude towards “death penalty” is________.
A.opposing B.supporting
C.neutral D.not clear
22、Are you a creative person that loves to write? We are looking for students in grades 8-12 to share their opinions and experiences on various topics that matter to youth through engaging and authentic (真实的) blog posts.
As a Wave Blogger, your role and responsibility are to:
•Write blog posts that are personal and authentic, reflecting your opinions and experience, but relevant to other students as well
•Create original content in association with our publisher and editor
•Write and edit briefly for clarity and accuracy
•Share the blog using your own personal social media accounts
Here's what we're looking for:
•You are insightful, creative, and love to inspire others
•You possess excellent communication and written English skills
•You have exceptional organizational skills
•You can commit to deadlines
Posts on our blog must fit one of the following categories:
•Books: Book reviews or recommendations
•Creative Writing: Blog posts that have to do with creative writing
•Flashback: An experience or personal life event that made an impact on you
•Fresh: A new and different perspective when looking at any given topic
•View: Reflections on your personal points of view, opinion, and experiences
You can earn up to 5 volunteer hours per blog — this includes the writing deadline and any required revisions while working with our publisher and editor to finalize your piece. Ripple Foundation reserves the right not to publish any content that does not meet its required criteria.
【1】Which quality should a qualified blogger possess?
A．Diligence.
B．Flexibility.
C．Curiosity.
D．Creativity.
【2】What kind of post may be published on the blog?
A．The best part of a new book.
B．An interesting film review.
C．An influential experience.
D．A historical story.
【3】Whafs the purpose of this passage?
A．To advertise for blog contributors.
B．To introduce a creative writing event.
C．To encourage students to read and write.
D．To instruct students how to set up a blog.
23、Coffee is one of the most popular drinks throughout the world today. In fact, according to some estimates, over 30% of all adults in the world drink coffee at least once a day on the average. Coffee contains a kind of drug called caffeine. Caffeine is a chemical that stimulates (刺激) the nerves of the body. Drinking coffee tends to make people a little bit more awake―at least for a short time―because of this stimulating effect on the nervous system. A cup of coffee has, on the average, about 3% caffeine in it.
One story of the discovery of the coffee plant relates to this effect of caffeine. According to the story, coffee was discovered in East Africa. The story says that coffee was first found by a goat farmer named Kaldi. This was about the year 850. Kaldi was leading his animals through the mountains and the goats were stopping repeatedly to eat the plants near the path. Suddenly, some of the goats started jumping up and down in a very strange way. Kaldi figured out that the goats were acting this way because of the plants they were eating. Kaldi himself tried eating some of the green beans (豆荚) that the goats had been eating. He, too, felt the stimulating effect of the beans. Kaldi wanted to prove what had happened, so he picked some of the beans and took them back to the village, where he told his story.
The green bean got the name "Kaffa" and later "coffee" because the beans were discovered in a place called Kaffa in Africa. Then for years, people used to eat a few of the green Kaffa beans when they were in the mountains and needed extra energy to do their work. It was later found that the coffee beans could be picked and then dried until they turned brown, and then they could be stored. If the beans were dried and stored, they could be used at any time.
【1】What is the purpose of drinking coffee?
A. To become more awake. B. To become more healthy.
C. To become more happy. D. To become more clever.
【2】How did the goats react after eating the plants?
A. They fell asleep.
B. They could not find their way home.
C. They started jumping up and down.
D. They wanted to eat more.
【3】Why did the green bean get the name "Kaffa"?
A. Because Kaldi loved his home village very much.
B. Because Kaldi's goats loved the green bean very much.
C. Because the beans were discovered in a place by this name.
D. Because the beans could be picked and dried.
24、Every year, the staff of Popular Science barricades itself in a room to fight. No, this is not some nerdy (书呆子；笨蛋) fight club; it's where we select our Innovation of the Year, the breakthrough that we agree is the most important from the previous 12 months. Below are some examples.
Smart AI Hand
Getting through daily life without the use of one's hand can be quite difficult. While prosthetic (假体的) hands have seen great progress over the years, a new smart prosthetic hand built by BrainRobotics is attractive. The hand is powered by an AI software that allows it to "learn" from its user. The hand is still being tested, but one tester is able to successfully play a song on the piano with the hand. The hand is expected to cost somewhere between $10,000 and $15,000, which is cheaper with the use of 3D printing. It allows each hand to be printed to fit the user.
LightSail 2
The fuel not only takes up space on the spacecraft, but also increases its weight, making it more expensive to launch. But a new type of spacecraft, the LightSail 2 satellite, could end this problem by using the thrust (推力) of photons (光子) bouncing off the spacecraft to sail through space. It takes advantage of the thrust and needs little to no fuel to move through space. LightSail 2 will return to Earth in one year.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
Lenovo has introduced a laptop that can be folded up like a book. You can use it anytime and anywhere if you want to. It can also be held like a traditional laptop. It can be held flat, just as you would hold a tablet, or folded like a book when you're lying in bed. It has already been on the market.
Meal Delivery Robot
Food delivery workers have hard jobs. Can robots do the same job? US company Postmates has designed a meal delivery robot called Serve. With two eyes and four wheels, it can drive down footways thanks to the cameras inside it. Still, a human driver can control it remotely if there are any problems. The company has begun testing the robot in some parts of San Francisco, the US.
【1】What makes BrainRobotics' prosthetic hands have a lower price?
A．3D printing.
B．Less testing.
C．Solar power.
D．AI software.
【2】LightSail 2 is different from other spacecraft in that________.
A．it takes up large space
B．it uses the thrust of photons
C．it is more expensive to launch
D．it can return to Earth in a short time
【3】What do the four inventions have in common?
A．They are all powered by the sun.
B．They are too expensive for ordinary people.
C．They show the development of technology.
D．They will be on the market in the near future.
25、About five years ago, I was part of a pilot (试点的) group for my company. The group’s task is to _________ and guide people with disabilities and make them _________ in work.
I led the _________ process and hired a candidate with autism (自闭症). Before that, we only hired physically impaired (有缺陷的) people. Despite the candidate’s _________ for our company, our interview panel felt that this disability would prevent him from _________ skills and succeeding in his position.
I _________ my peers to give him a role. Our HR department didn’t support us to take the _________ so we could only hire him as a temporary employee.
The candidate slowly and surely _________ in the workplace and I gave him a lot of _________. Having experienced many setbacks, the candidate was __________ accepted by his colleagues and his leadership. I __________ to guide him closely, helping him __________ many challenges his disability presented at work and at home. The candidate also won __________ and many friends at the workplace. Five years passed in a flash, and he __________ me last night, telling that he got a formal offer yesterday from his manager as a(n) __________ employee with a job title.
I congratulated him and told him how __________ I was with his success. He said, “Sir, without your __________ all these years, I would not be here.” I told him “Your success is the __________ of your hard work and persistence. You are a(n) __________ to a lot of people with disabilities.”
How wonderful it is for a disabled person to succeed in his work and make his family __________!
【1】
A．treat
B．hire
C．teach
D．visit
【2】
A．successful
B．powerful
C．famous
D．wonderful
【3】
A．discussion
B．graduation
C．interview
D．education
【4】
A．appearance
B．condition
C．relation
D．qualifications
【5】
A．enjoying
B．practicing
C．learning
D．experiencing
【6】
A．reminded
B．convinced
C．advised
D．allowed
【7】
A．risk
B．charge
C．lead
D．chance
【8】
A．believed
B．changed
C．developed
D．performed
【9】
A．appreciation
B．investment
C．explanation
D．encouragement
【10】
A．probably
B．gradually
C．partly
D．clearly
【11】
A．stopped
B．attempted
C．continued
D．turned
【12】
A．look through
B．look into
C．get through
D．get into
【13】
A．admiration
B．strength
C．spirit
D．determination
【14】
A．warned
B．called
C．followed
D．invited
【15】
A．special
B．common
C．regular
D．ordinary
【16】
A．concerned
B．disappointed
C．surprised
D．pleased
【17】
A．admission
B．support
C．respect
D．attention
【18】
A．reward
B．praise
C．pay
D．gift
【19】
A．surprise
B．inspiration
C．expectation
D．relief
【20】
A．lucky
B．excited
C．hopeful
D．proud
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。
Amanda lived in a big modern city. Due to the high-speed development of economy, families from different backgrounds came here to find a better life. Amanda’s classmate and friend, Rama, was from one of those families.
One day after school, Amanda and Rama were chatting and Rama mentioned how much she missed her friends and hometown. “It is hard to leave,” Rama sighed, “but my family needed to be somewhere that is easier to make a living. Holding Rama’s hands, Amanda encouraged her to share more and she knew Rama loved to sing and dance with her friends back in her hometown.
After learning about Rama’s story, Amanda started to notice more students like Rama in her school. For the first time she realized that those students looked sad in their eyes. Sometimes because of their different accents, they couldn’t communicate well with others, which made them always sit or stand silently at the back of the classroom.
“They are having a hard time, we should show them kindness and love!” she told her mother one day. Amanda asked her mother what she could do to help make them feel welcome. Amanda’s mother suggested, “What about using art? Maybe it will be easier to communicate through art.” Amanda thought for a while and nodded. Like her friend Rama, Amanda loved all forms of art, like painting, singing, dancing, and performing, through which she could tell different stories about her family, and her life.
The next day, Amanda went to the Activity Center in her school and proposed her plan of an art show. The officer thought it a great idea. Inspired and excited, Amanda set about her plan with several friends. At the Activity Center they filled a room with paper, paint and pencils. They even made a small stage! Everything ready, they invited all the new students in her school and Amanda encouraged them to share something special about their hometown in any art form. To Amanda’s surprise, no one responded.
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Amazingly, Rama stepped forward to break the ice.
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Everything seemed to change after that art show.
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