1、The customer and the seller argued for quite some time before they finally agreed the price.
A.on B.with
C.to D.at
2、She has been ________ herself with the welfare of the homeless since she retired from her business.
A.devoting
B.sticking
C.occupying
D.supporting
3、—I hope you enjoyed the film last night.
—How on earth do you know I went to a film? I ______ you
A.won’t tell
B.didn’t tell
C.haven’t told
D.don’t tell
4、---______ you possibly take me to the railway station on your way to work tomorrow?
---No problem.
A.May
B.Might
C.Should
D.Could
5、I don’t think you _______ give up the opportunity to go to university which you have been dreaming about.
A. might B. should C. could D. Would
6、Can you make sure ______ the gold ring?
A. where Alice had put B. where did Alice put
C. where Alice has put D. where has Alice put
7、I live next door to a couple ________children often make a lot of noise.
A. whose B. why
C. where D. which
8、—When are you leaving?
—My plane _________ at six.
A. took off B. is about to take off
C. takes off D. will take off
9、Children must learn just a few basic roles—being safe, being ________ to others and being responsible for themselves.
A. considered B. considerable
C. considerate D. considering
10、Mary ________ a camera from her friend, but she didn't ________ because it was too expensive.
A.received; accept
B.accepted; receive
C.accepted; accepted
D.received; receive
11、At first the athlete was among the runners, but he seemed to be slowing down.
A.in the end
B.in the way
C.in the lead
D.in the distance
12、Some college students are seen doing _____work they can find to support themselves.
A.that B.which
C.whatever D.no matter what
13、As things stand, the economy in China has been on the upturn, with more than seven million new jobs _________ in urban and rural areas since the beginning of the year, calling for more hard work to overcome risks and challenges.
A.created B.creating C.having created D.to be created
14、He _______ toward the door when suddenly his junior brother opened it unexpectedly.
A. was walking B. walked
C. had walked D. had been walking
15、After receiving the news, immediate ______ was taken by the local government to stop the disease spreading.
A. measure B. adventure C. action D. activity
16、The father as well as his three children _____________ skating on the frozen river every Sunday afternoon in winter.
A.is going B.go
C.goes D.are going
17、Much disappointed as he is _______ in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence.
A. to have failed B. failed
C. having failed D. failing
18、The last thing you need to do is combine the ingredients ____in the plate and put them into the dish.
A.remained B.remaining C.that remained D.to be remained
19、—Thank goodness! You came here at last.
—You can hardly imagine what great trouble I have taken _______ your house.
A. to find B. finding C. found D. having found
20、 I broke my relationship with John because he always found _______ with me.
A. error B. mistake C. fault D. failure
21、 Vice-director in Europe/Director UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany
The United Nations University (UNU) has been a think tank for fair research on the pressing global problems of human survival, conflict prevention, development and welfare, for the past four decades. UNU is re-cruiting a Director for the UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) who will meanwhile serve as UNU’s Vice-director in Europe, dividing his/her time equally between both positions.
The Institution: UNU-EHS aims to carry out research on risks and adaptation related to global change. The Institute’s research promotes policies and programmes to reduce these risks, while taking into account the con-nection between environmental and societal factors.
Qualifications: The Director should have academic qualifications that lend to UNU-EHS fame in the inter-national scholarly community; guarantee scientific excellence; and provide leadership and guidance for activities at UNU-EHS and UNU-ViE.
Experience: Strong research background and publications in areas related to addressing risks and societal change. Demonstrated administration experience. Successful influencing of policymakers. Strong contributions to knowledge sharing communities. Strong international fundraising skills and past success in securing support from multiple funders.
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in German and official languages of the United Nations is desira-ble.
Application deadline: 12 January 2020
Full details of the position and how to apply: https :// unu. edu/ about/hr
【1】What’s the aim of the UNU?
A.Provide qualified graduates for UN organizations.
B.Research fair ways to deal with global problems.
C.Work out policies for governments and countries.
D.Look into positive effect of environmental changes.
【2】What’s the qualification for the post advertised?
A.Scientific excellence and leadership abilities. B.Good command of all UN official languages.
C.Abilities to prevent social regional conflicts. D.Adequate knowledge of UNU structures.
【3】What kind of experience is required for the post?
A.Having taken leadership at UNU-EHS before.
B.Having organized research on a large public scale.
C.Having contributed to sponsoring government events.
D.Having succeeded raising money from different people.
22、Whatever it is that you may stuff your camping bag with, a good knife is an unavoidable tool. 【1】Clearing up the campground or skinning the hunt, chopping wood for fire or removing the branches over your tent are just some of them. Although not a multi-tool, a good camping knife often comes with a smooth blade (刀片)that is designed to last and can be used in various situations.【2】
Sharpness comes first.
A sharp blade comes in handy for different campsite activities. 【3】A large and sharp blade can also come to use for your survival when attacked by a big wild animal, like a bear.
【4】
When out in the remote wilderness, it's advisable to use a knife that is strong and won't break when cutting or chopping hard materials. A knife made of carbon steel or stainless steel material is the most reliable when it comes to camping knives put to use in different survival situations.
Weight stands out among others.
【5】You should first give a good thought to how you intend to use the knife. If you're planning to use the knife primarily on hard surfaces, like wood or potatoes, then a heavy-weight knife will suit your needs. For other softer materials, a light-weight knife is a better option. It also depends on personal preference to use a heavy knife or a lighter type.
The above mentioned qualities should now help you determine a choice of knife for camping and survival.
A.Strength also counts.
B.The heavier, the better.
C.Be particular about materials.
D.The weight adds stability to your knife.
E.It can be used for cutting ropes and sticks for shelter.
F.Smart campers know the many uses of a camping knife.
G.Read below for some qualities to look for in a camping knife.
23、They say there is power in names and nowhere is that truer than China, where Chinese characters often carry a deep significance. For any brand planning to enter the Chinese market, choosing the right Chinese name is usually a top priority.
In choosing their Chinese name, brands should consider something that is memorable, easy to pronounce and with no negative meaning in the multiple Chinese dialects, and that conveys a sense of the brand’s DNA. This can be a challenge for luxury fashion houses, as their name often comes with its own heritage(传统) and meaning. However, they also have the advantage that they may enjoy a certain degree of brand recognition in China.
Brands have three main options when it comes to choosing a Chinese name. The majority choose a simple transliteration(音译), choosing a series of characters with sounds that are closely similar to the pronunciation of the brand’s original name. For example, Dior’s Chinese name is“迪奥”(di’ao).The two characters, while meaningless in combination, respectively mean “to enlighten” and “mysterious”, a smart choice for this brand.
Since more and more Chinese people are travelling abroad and they tend to pick up a short form, for instance, LV for Louis Vuitton, brands might wonder whether it is even necessary to spend considerable time and energy coming up with an official Chinese name. Nevertheless, most marketers still advise that brands select an official Chinese name. “Although brands only use their English name on their shop front, they still need a Chinese name, as their customers, sales assistants and floor managers usually won’t use the English name,” argues Louis Houdart, CEO of China-based branding agency Creative Capital.
Houdart adds that it is important for brands to establish and popularize their Chinese name, otherwise they might run the risk of customers’ coming up with their own understanding and pronunciation, messing their brand’s image and leaving it open to copyright infringement(侵权).
【1】What’s the bright side for luxury fashion houses while choosing a Chinese name?
A.It’s possible for those brands to be recognized by Chinese customers.
B.It’s lucky to decide a Chinese name that can be accepted by Chinese consumers.
C.It’s easy for them to contain their heritage and meaning in their Chinese name.
D.It’s unnecessary for those brands to spend energy choosing a proper Chinese name.
【2】What is the best choice for the brand “BVLGARI” according to the passage?
A.Giving the name a short form “BV”.
B.Translating the name into宝格丽.
C.Ignoring Chinese customers’ demand.
D.Sticking to the English name.
【3】Which of the following most probably agrees with Houdart’s argument?
A.Diane Von Furstenberg is usually referred to as “DVF” instead of a Chinese name.
B.It is essential for brands to set up their Chinese name and make it understandable.
C.Louis Vuitton has never meant to come up with an official Chinese name so far.
D.Chinese consumers get fairly used to pronouncing those brand’s names in English.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Behind the Right Chinese Name
B.The Influence of Famous Brands
C.The Power of Brand Recognition
D.The History of Famous Brands
24、Dear Mum,
You didn't carry me inside you,or give birth to me. Yet our connection as mother and daughter is just as deep,maybe even deeper,as it would have been if we'd had a physical connection.
Even though I’m in my twenties now,we still celebrate my "special day" every June; the anniversary of the date that I legally became your daughter,and was brought from my home to live with you and.Dad.It's a date that I never want to forget, because it marked the beginning of our lives together as a family.
I was just nine weeks old when I was given up by my birth mother. I don't know much about her,only that she wanted me to grow up in a proper family, with a better life than she could give me.I'm certain that I've had every opportunity in life that my birth mother would have dreamed for me. You paid for me to go to a private school, and encouraged me to study hard and to go on to university.When I was a teenager. You were my taxi driver, encouraging me to diving competitions and cheering me on from the sidelines.
Every year we took family holidays.As an only child, because you and Dad understandably didn't want to put yourselves through the difficult adoption process again, I was always spoiled with toys, and so much attention.
Probably the greatest gift that you've ever given me was to feel proud about being adopted. It was never kept a secret in our house and you were always very open about how I’d come to be your daughter.
You're my mother in all the ways that really matter, Mum. When I'm stressed with work, or heartbroken over a failed relationship.It's you I call. When I'm sick, you'll drive to my flat to look after me, when I have something to celebrate, we'll go out together. You're my best friend,Mum.
Love, Hannah
【1】The“special day" in the second paragraph refers to the day________.
A.the author was born
B.the author was adopted
C.the author went to a private school
D.marked the beginning of the author's life
【2】We can infer from the passage that the author________.
A.is very satisfied with the family
B.was spoiled too much by the family
C.hates the mother who gave birth to her
D.was heartbroken because of being adopted
【3】The purpose of the author in writing this passage is to________.
A.comment on her family life
B.demonstrate how she was brought up
C.express thanks to the mother who adopted her
D.explain how she became a daughter of the family
25、I sat nervously and waited for Kathleen to speak. Being called to the human resources department is a little like being called to the principal’s office. “Annie,” she said, “A food bank in our town that serves the elderly is asking for______. I’d like you to organize the event and see it through.” “Well, um, errr…sure. I guess so.” As I stuttered(结结巴巴地说) through my______, all I could think was, “What? Why me?” I walked back to my office without any idea as to where to______. This was a time when the economy was______. The rise in unemployment forced the families of many my coworkers to______to survive. How could I ask my coworkers for more?
That evening, I drove home______. Then I remembered a time long ago when my father was out of work. Mom wrote a note to Jim, the milkman, asking him not to______any more milk. Two days later, Jim picked up the______and left four liters of milk. He wrote his own message on the back side of Mom’s. It read, “Kids need milk.” The milk delivery continued as usual and Jim left four liters of milk every other day, never collected a cent______us.
The memory of Jim’s kindness______my enthusiasm. Perhaps I’d be in for a pleasant surprise.
The next morning I______signs about our food drive all over the cafeteria and on every notice board I could find. Each sign said, “Food drive to______the elderly poor of our town! Donations of non-perishable(不易腐的) foods are______needed.”
Within a few days, I had to locate empty office space to______the massive number of contributions we had collected. One of my coworkers, Maggie, made the rounds with me every day from one department to another to pick up the canned goods and other______. Maggie was over sixty but pushed our food trolley around with the______of a woman half her age.
As we were______one day, I asked her where she got all the energy and enthusiasm. “Annie,” she said, “with the unemployment rate touching 10 percent, I can’t think of a better way to be______for keeping our jobs when so many have lost theirs. Sure money is______. But when isn’t it? People need food.”
As I listened to Maggie, the milkman’s words______in my ears, “Kids need milk.”
【1】A. pity B. advice C. help D. medicine
【2】A. response B. comment C. explanation D. complaint
【3】A. stay B. begin C. sit D. work
【4】A. fading B. growing C. recovering D. booming
【5】A. drive B. attempt C. refuse D. struggle
【6】A. angrily B. negatively C. excitedly D. happily
【7】A. spare B. drink C. deliver D. sell
【8】A. keys B. kids C. cents D. empties
【9】A. from B. for C. with D. to
【10】A. started B. fired C. encouraged D. caught
【11】A. designed B. noticed C. marked D. posted
【12】A. respect B. comfort C. support D. admire
【13】A. seldom B. greatly C. never D. lately
【14】A. check B. clear C. separate D. store
【15】A. clothes B. books C. foods D. gifts
【16】A. satisfaction B. quality C. energy D. motivation
【17】A. making our rounds B. making sense C. making friends D. making a difference
【18】A. lucky B. proud C. delighted D. grateful
【19】A. tight B. available C. enough D. powerful
【20】A. disappeared B. rang C. hid D. fell
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
The five children in Larrane Leech’s day care group were outdoors early, painting landscapes under the dizzy sun. By 10 a. m., it was time to find shade, so Larrane decided they would walk down to the river.
“We’re going to pick berries now, ” she announced. A nature lover, Larrane insisted they spend as much time as possible outdoors.
Larrane handed each child an empty jar and called for Pal, her one-year-old German shepherd (德国牧羊犬). The group made its way over the dusty road and then onto a dirt path through the trees. They stopped at the first berry bush and got busy picking berries, cheering and talking excitedly.
A young cougar (美洲狮)cocked an ear toward the birdlike chatter and sniffed the air. Stepping over the thick carpet of pine needles, the cougar moved quietly toward the children.
Larrane sensed the children suddenly go quiet. She looked up to see the back end of a cougar, the size of Pal, standing over one child, Mikey. The sight of the cougar near her kids immediately froze Larrane. Larrane couldn’t tell whether Mikey had been bitten. Her mind racing wildly, she darted toward the cougar. Desperately intending to grab its tail, she shifted aim at the last minute and seized the cougar by the neck. She shook it from side to side. Instantly, the cougar wheeled toward Larrane. Growling and hissing, it stretched up high and brought its paws down upon the head of the woman. Although still in its youth, it had all the teeth and muscle a cougar needs to pull down a victim three times its size. This animal was capable of killing her.
注意:1 .续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Now aware of the danger, the other four children screamed and ran behind Larrane.
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Larrane rushed to Mikey, who lay quietly on the ground.
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