1、—Glad to see you again! I quite appreciate your new haircut.
— . Well, I like things that are in.
A. Of course B. Never mind C. Thank you D. Forget it
2、—Sally, do you mind if I take off my jacket?
—Of course not. .
A.It doesn't matter B.Make yourself at home
C.Enjoy yourself D.Forget it
3、It may not be a great suggestion. But before ________ is put forward, we’ll make do with it.
A. a good one B. a better one C. the best one D. a best one
4、— What impressed you most?
—The clear logical ________ of her arguments.
A.acquisition B.submission C.imagination D.presentation
5、You don’t have to know the name of the author to find a book. You _____ find the book by the title.
A.must B.need C.can D.would
6、________ reading of all good books is like ________ conversation with the best men of past centuries.
A.The; the B.A; a C.A; the D.The; a
7、When enough years _____ to enable us to look back, we sometimes discussed the events leading to his accident.
A.went by B.were to go by C.had gone by D.goes by
8、As Martin Luther King, Jr. put it, peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means ________ we arrive at that goal.
A. that B. where
C. by which D. with which
9、There’s no chance that we can change the history. ________, it is important that we learn lessons to face the future.
A.Therefore
B.Instead
C.Moreover
D.Nevertheless
10、________ both sides accept the agreement ________ a lasting peace be established in this region.
A. Only if; will B. If only; would
C. Should; will D. Unless; would
11、 ____ under the tree was a charming girl aged about seventeen and eighteen.
A. Sat B. Sitting
C. To sit D. Sit
12、Lily stayed upstairs all night, ______ letters to her Chinese friends.
A.wrote B.written C.to write D.writing
13、—Shall we go on a holiday after finishing the project?
—______. You are the most considerate man.
A.All right
B.A good idea
C.You’re welcome.
D.I think so.
14、Joining the firm as a clerk,he got rapid promotion,and ________ as a manager.
A.ended up
B.dropped out
C.came back
D.started off
15、His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out _______ it is that he is trying to express.
A. that B. how C. what D. who
16、Fishing in shallow water in autumn, ________ the water temperature is relatively high, does make sense.
A. when B. which C. as D. where
17、Little Tom admitted ________ in the examination, promising that he wouldn't do that in the future.
A. having cheated B. cheat C. cheated D. to cheat
18、There is no need to tell me your answer now. Give it some________ and then let me know.
A.thought
B.strengths
C.protection
D.authority
19、The world today different without the amazing discoveries produced by great scientists.
A. were B. had been
C. would have been D. would be
20、The Internet has made ________ possible for us to keep in touch with the world.
A.it B.this C.that D.one
21、Children’s Laureate (儿童桂冠作家), Chris Riddell, along with eight former Children’s Laureates, has written an open letter to Justine Greening, the British Secretary of State for Education, demanding an investigation into school library service closures.
Why should parents or pupils be concerned whether or not school libraries close? Are they rooms that are of little use to today’s Internet-connected student population, who have access to a world of books and information through their digital devices? Quite simply, school libraries, as well as their librarians, are critical to our children’s future.
Research has proved this to be the case. The level of development of a school library is a highly accurate predictor of academic success, which means that parents should perhaps go so far as to compare the libraries of the schools when seeking the right schools for their children. Chris Riddell and his fellow former Laureates are absolutely right to emphasize the importance of librarians in introducing children to life-changing books and turning them into lifelong readers. Librarians play the crucial role of introducing pupils to different genres (文体) or authors, as well as encouraging children of varying abilities to read.
However, if libraries were to have a “job description”, cultivating a love of reading and promoting literacy (读写能力) is just one of their essential roles. The other role is, to help students find out and access, through reading and understanding, the answers to their questions themselves. That is, to be an independent learner.
Independent learning skills are very much in demand by pupils and parents, as well as universities and employers, because real education is about so much more than just academic success or grades on a piece of paper. As Mary Beard, Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge, pointed out, “the simple truth is that we can’t teach all that we would like them to know.” The emphasis therefore must now be on teaching children how to learn for themselves.
Libraries and librarians should be central in helping pupils understand how to access data or knowledge for their studies or interests — regardless of whether this is from a book an online resource or a journal.
It is equally important that libraries guide students on how to “read” the information that is available to them — a vitally important skill given that the Internet contains a large amount of mistakes and misinformation. But, of course, libraries can only offer this support and guidance if they are properly valued, which means that we need as many voices as possible to be “shouting” about the importance of libraries in the education of our children.
【1】According to the passage, it has been confirmed that ________.
A. libraries can reflect the academic success of schools
B. libraries are almost useless to today’s Internet-connected students
C. parents take libraries seriously when selecting schools for their children
D. librarians are crucially important to students’ future development
【2】The author thinks that libraries should play a role in ________.
A. turning students into lifelong readers
B. developing students’ ability to read and write
C. introducing students to different genres
D. encouraging children of different abilities to read
【3】Why should independent learning be emphasized according to the passage?
A. It helps students achieve high grades in their exams.
B. Universities and parents don’t pay much attention to it at present.
C. Real education is about learning independently rather than about academic success.
D. Students can’t acquire enough knowledge through being taught by others.
【4】In the last paragraph, the author thinks that ________.
A. libraries may be a source of false information
B. Students’ ability to obtain information is vitally important
C. libraries should teach students how to seek the available information
D. students should learn to distinguish between true and false information
22、 BEIJING—Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 tablet computers with cellular network compatibility (兼容) for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion.
According to China’s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for the company to begin official sales in China.The device, listed under model number “A1396”, is compatible with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the cellular network operated by Apple’s local iPhone partner, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd.
China Unicom declined to comment.
Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the Chinese mainland.Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm IDC surpassed the US as the world’s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial channels.
Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said on Sept 6 that the company’s first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in the city’s central shopping and business district in the International Finance Center’s upscale (高档的) IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city’s waterfront.Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its biggest store in China.She declined to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2.
Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any Apple stores in the world.The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market.
The new stores reflect Apple’s confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computers.Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost (增长) the company’s third-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July.China revenue (收益) surged (激增) six-fold to about $3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.
“This has been a substantial (重大) opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that we’re just scratching the surface right now,” Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China.“I see an incredible opportunity for Apple there.”
From China Daily 2011-09-08
【1】According to the news, which of the following statements is true?
A.WCDMA is not the only 3G standard in the world.
B.Apple Inc sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.
C.The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions.
D.Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this year’s second quarter.
【2】Which one of the following phrases can replace the underlined word in paragraph 1?
A.in the interests of B.in the front of
C.in the process of D.in the case of
【3】How many full-service Apple stores are there in China?
A.4. B6. C.8. D.Unknown.
【4】By saying “we’re just scratching the surface right now”, Cook means ________.
A.they don’t know much about China’s market
B.they will sell more products and gain more profit in China
C.they need to obtain more permission from China’s government
D.they ignored the rural market in China
23、Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp
July 25-29,2017
Monday-Friday,9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For ages 7-16
Location: Confucius Institute,10 Park Street, Alfred
Camp Fee: $150(includes lunch)
Enrollment(注册)Deadline: July 11,2017
Program
The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features:
·Chinese Language Classes
·Traditional Chinese Arts and Crafts
·Calligraphy
·Songs
·Dances
·Games
·Cooking
·Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall
Faculty
Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.
Who Can Attend?
This week-long day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups.
Schedule
Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.
How to Enroll
Please finish the enrollment form and return by July 11,with your $150 payment, to: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, I Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802.Checks should be made payable to Alfred University.Major credit cards are also accepted.(If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.)
Cancellation(取消) Policy
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 p.m. on July 22, 2017. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after July 22 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612.
【1】Why is the class in small size?
A.To give each camper specific care. B.To charge a higher fee each camper.
C.T o save more room for more students. D.To create an interactive atmosphere.
【2】What CAN’T you learn in Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp?
A.Cooking B.Martial arts C.Crafts D.Traditional arts
【3】It can be inferred that campers _________.
A.have to bring their own lunch each day.
B.will learn about Chinese language all day.
C.should come to and leave the camp every day.
D.must stay in the camp for a week day and night.
【4】If you want to get back your full fee, you have to give up ___________.
A.before 9:00 a.m. July29 B.before 9:00 a.m. July11
C.before 3:30 a.m. July25 D.before 3:30 p.m. July22
24、Advantages of playing badminton
Playing badminton can be a fantastic sport.【1】.What's more.Playing badminton has many health benefits for your entire body.
Build a strong body
You get to run up and down the court.You jump up high and bend down low when playing.Your movement has to be flexible,with good hand-eye coordination(协调).The movements give your legs good exercise.At the same time,swinging the racket exercises your arms,shoulders,stomach and back.Before you know it,your entire body will benefit from better coordination.【2】.
Have a good heart
Playing badminton can actually lower your blood pressure,and reduce your chances of heart disease.【3】.Your body will be better defended against enlarged arteries(动脉)that can cause deadly heart attacks.Whether you are suffering from high blood pressure or simply trying it,playing badminton is a great sport.
Enjoy a colorful social life
Gyms often host leagues,tournaments,and parties.【4】.So don't just watch a television program about losing fat. Get out there and socialize in an organized badminton league.
Make a Slim figure
【5】.Hundreds of unwanted fat can be burned off with all of the physical movements involved with the sport. Whether you are on the sand at the local beach,or inside a gym,playing badminton can be an enjoyable weight loss exercise.
A.You can even grow stronger and more attractive
B.Playing the game,you can make your heart stronger
C.To people of different ages it is also an easy light exercise
D.It is important to drink plenty of water when playing the sport
E.You can find a badminton court in public parks or some gyms
F.They provide chances for you to meet friends,or other people with similar interests
G.Of course,one of the most welcome benefits of playing badminton is always quick weight loss
25、I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University. My teacher said they wouldn’t accept me and even if they did I wouldn’t be able to _________ it through the years. I almost _________ but a few days later I came across Ivan Foldfarb, a former teacher, who told me _________, “You apply. You can do it” His words made all the _________. I put in my application and was _________.
Too often we think it’s our _________ to help make someone aware of “reality”. We think we must point out how _________ the job market is as well as how bad the economy is. This world never lacks “ _________ ” and pessimists. It calls for more optimists and encouragers who say, “I believe in you. Have the _________, and you will have the power to make it happen. We may __________ lots of barriers, but we’ll get the project finished. Even if you fail, it’ll lead to something more __________” I know that every one of us loves working for and with people who __________ the best in us. We love being around people who bring us __________ and uplift us. __________ we’ll always remember the negative people, we will always treasure those who encourage us.
So share encouragement. It __________ and we all need it.
【1】
A.get
B.make
C.believe
D.catch
【2】
A.stood by
B.pulled through
C.drew back
D.turned away
【3】
A.honestly
B.proudly
C.firmly
D.delightedly
【4】
A.sense
B.excuses
C.messes
D.difference
【5】
A.permitted
B.admitted
C.assisted
D.approached
【6】
A.responsibility
B.fault
C.honour
D.schedule
【7】
A.considerable
B.stable
C.promising
D.crowded
【8】
A.speakers
B.realists
C.supporters
D.guides
【9】
A.fondness
B.effect
C.optimism
D.desire
【10】
A.overcome
B.ignore
C.create
D.meet
【11】
A.worthwhile
B.influential
C.uncommon
D.complex
【12】
A.bring up
B.bring out
C.bring in
D.bring down
【13】
A.challenge
B.opportunity
C.comfort
D.pleasure
【14】
A.When
B.If
C.While
D.Unless
【15】
A.spreads
B.progresses
C.matters
D.cares
26、书面表达
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