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1、Mr. Rod prefers a restaurant in a small town to _______ in so large a city as Beijing．
A．it B．one C．that D．this
2、 Pablo is a(n) person. At parties, he always spends time talking to anyone who looks nervous and out of place.
A. conservative B. enthusiastic
C. sensitive D. Stubborn
3、Everyone present certainly thinks there ______ be a total ban on cigarette advertising.
A. would B. could C. should D. might
4、 herself with routine office work, she had no time to attend to her children.
A. Occupying B. Occupied
C. Being occupied D. To be occupied
5、A 6.7-magnitude earthquake, _______ Xinjiang’s Akto County on Friday, caused sections of railway in Southern Xinjiang to be _________closed.
A. striking; unusually B. struck; instantly
C. stricken; slightly D. striking; temporarily
6、From the Tokyo Olympics to the 14th National Games, outstanding performances from China's athletes show the country's drive for a sports powerhouse in________ and innovation.
A．expectation
B．passion
C．mystery
D．imagination
7、In 1995, the film Clueless, based on Jane Austen’s Emma, was _______.
A. released B. published C. broadcast D. maintained
8、I’m amazed to hear from my school teacher again.______,it is ten years since we met last.
A. In a word.
B. What’s more.
C. That’s to say.
D. Believe it or not.
9、If our city doesn’t start working on the on some open space, soon there won’t be a spot that isn’t covered with a house or shopping center.
A. division B. identification
C. assumption D. Preservation
10、Experts suggest that parents should let their child do tasks that he is physically and mentally capable of doing by himself, ______ will help to build a self-confident kid.
A. that B. who C. which D. what
11、The girl, when _____ why she _____ in the exam, just lowered her head and kept silent．
A． questioned; was cheated
B． being questioned; was cheating
C． questioned; had cheated
D． being questioned; has cheated
12、—I have booked a room ________two．
—I’ll check, sir．
A．for B．to C．of D．with
13、The railway station should be ______ from anywhere in the city within 90 minutes by bus, subways and special taxis.
A. adoptable B. acceptable C. available D. accessible
14、As young men，we should learn to stand up_________we fell．
A． when B． where
C． unless D． if
15、Sharing is a reaction to our increasing need for goods and services ______lower prices but still of good quality.
A．for
B．at
C．by
D．through
16、--- What do you know made Sarah so upset?
--- giving away state secrets.
A. Charged with B. Being charged with
C. Accusing of D. To be accused of
17、Invited by China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, US First Lady Michelle Obama visited China with her daughters in March this year, and the two ladies definitely attracted attention ________ fashion.
A． in favour of B． in honor of
C． in terms of D． in case of
18、Nearly a century later，extensive observations_______that elephants indeed remember injuries and hold hates against their abusers．
A．confirmed B．have confirmed
C．will confirm D．had confirmed
19、Devotion is a kind of quality, ________you should have if you want to get along well with your friends.
A.that B.it C.one D.what
20、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
21、Hiking in the mountains I met a young lady who wanted to pet my dog. While she played with him, I asked, “Do you have a dog of your own?” “He just died,” she said. She explained that as a child she got a little dog. They grew up together, went everywhere together and were best friends. She even took him to college though he was very old and couldn't get around well. And as he got worse, she stayed by him day and night thinking they would always be together.
But one day，while petting him, he growled（咆哮）and bit her hand. She was shocked. He never did that. How could he turn on her? Friends convinced her to put him to sleep. Unwillingly she did, but admitted that she hated herself ever since. “How could I kill my lifetime friend?” she sobbed.
“Suppose,” I said, “your dog was a genius! Suppose he knew you better than you know yourself. He didn't turn on you. You were too young to know about his getting old and needing to go. He knew you needed a helping hand to let him go. . . so he bit you. And it worked, didn't it?”
She was coming out of her deep sadness. I added, “Is it hard to imagine that dogs have late friends calling them to dog heaven? They never forget who they love. He is there. He still loves you more than ever. He knows you'll live a lot longer than he did.”
She was obviously happy now as she considered my words. We parted with a long hug and thanks. I'm pretty sure her dog was standing behind her, thanking me with his wagging tail and smiling face. Love is the highest kindness.
【1】What do we know about the young lady?
A．She relied too much on her dog.
B．She missed her dog very much.
C．She wanted the author's dog.
D．She tried to forget her dog.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “turn on” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Attack.
B．Comfort.
C．Hate.
D．Leave.
【3】What did the author say to comfort the young lady?
A．Her dog wanted to live alone.
B．Her dog was too old to be a pet.
C．Her dog asked her to end his life.
D．Her dog would come back sooner or later.
【4】How did the author feel after comforting the young lady?
A．Moved.
B．Disappointed.
C．Excited.
D．Satisfied.
22、Traveling to Cuba as an American is like jumping through hoops(环)．To help you better prepare for your trip，here are what you need to know about traveling to Cuba．
You wilI need to obtain a visa to travel to Cuba．You’11 need to apply for the visa associated with your travel purposes，such as religious or medical travel，family visits，or people-to-people travel，which is the most common type of visa attained by Americans．
Because of the U．S．restriction，banks have not yet been able to establish a foothold in Cuba，meaning it’s a cash—focused country．You can exchange currency at the José Martí International Airport or at your hotel．Keep in mind that there is a 10 percent fee to exchange U．S．currency for Cuban currency．You’11 also want to be sure to carry change for tips．
You can reserve a hotel room in Cuba online．Then you can call to confirm your reservation．You can also book through a travel agency．However，payment can be tricky：Even if you pay for your room through your travel agent，the restriction may prevent your payment from reaching your hotel in time(another reason to book well in advance)．Come prepared with enough cash to cover the cost，just in case．
If you expect to find the blue waters，volcanic landscapes and beautiful villages of other nearby islands，you’11 be disappointed．But beauty is not hard to find here．Old Havana—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is home to splendid architecture and a bit of paladars(privately owned res—taurants)．Limited economic opportunities have led Cubans to be creative in other ways．You can’t go two blocks without coming across street paintings，art studios and joyful ballet music．
【1】Most Americans get the visa to Cuba by________．
A. family visits
B. people-to-people travel
C. religious travel
D. medical travel
【2】How much will you pay if you want to exchange$1．000 for Cuban money?
A. $20
B. $50
C. $100
D. $200
【3】Which does the author think is worth seeing in Cuba?
A. Fantastic buildings
B. Blue waters
C. Beautiful villages
D. Volcanic landscapes
【4】Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. How to prepare a travel?
B. Tips on Visiting Cuba
C. Restrictions in Cuba
D. Be careful，Americans
23、Karl Fleming joined the military because he needed a change in his life. He had a successful career with a shipping company but he wanted to do something more. He found that something in the U.S. army. Fleming began his service in 2009 and never looked back.
A few years later, Fleming volunteered to go to Afghanistan. There, he worked as a bodyguard for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He enjoyed it, except for the almost-nightly rocket attacks. Karl was never hit directly by a rocket, but he didn’t need to be to feel its effects. The rockets caused severe shaking, shaking so bad that Fleming was left with many injuries. He was also diagnosed with concussions(脑震荡) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD).
Fleming said he was down but not out. Once he returned from Afghanistan, Fleming underwent one test after another. At first, Fleming said he thought he could recover or be able to return to duty and realize his dream of becoming an officer. But then came the news he had never imagined: Fleming would never be an officer because he was too injured to continue.
Fleming said he was depressed after learning his military career was over. Add that to the memory loss, extreme anxiety and the many painful medical procedures he was already experiencing. He rarely ventured outside on the weekend. Instead, he preferred to sleep in. All that changed, however, with Fleming’s service dog, Kuchar.
Fleming said he had heard dogs could help people suffering from PTSD, so he started doing research. Karl eventually selected K9s for Warriors, which is where he met Kuchar, a yellow lab. Fleming and Kuchar trained together for weeks, before returning to Fort Benning. K9s for Warriors provided Fleming with Kuchar and the training for free.
Life with Kuchar has been life-changing. Fleming doesn’t sleep in any more because Kuchar won’t let him. Instead, they venture out into a world Karl was once afraid of — a world for Fleming that now seems impossible to imagine without Kuchar by his side.
【1】Karl Fleming joined the army because ___________.
A. he had a successful career
B. he loved to be a soldier
C. he wanted to have a change
D. he expected to work in a shipping company
【2】From Paragraph 2, we can learn Karl Fleming was __________.
A. forced to go to Afghanistan
B. struck directly by a rocket one day
C. satisfied with everything in the army
D. injured because of the shaking from the rockets
【3】Fleming suffered from the following illnesses except ___________.
A. concussions B. PTSD
C. memory loss D. a heart attack
【4】Karl Fleming recovered with the help of ___________.
A. an experienced bodyguard B. a well-trained dog
C. a laboratory engineer D. a military officer
【5】The passage is mainly about Fleming’s__________.
A. change of life B. service in the military
C. medical procedures D. experiences in Afghanistan
24、No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute, which is the second largest art museum in the nation.
Opening hours:
Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun, 10:30 am - 5 pm; Thu, 10:30 am- 8 pm; closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Highlights:
The Modern Wing contains contemporary masterpieces by Dali, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol.
● View one of the world’s finest Impressionist collections, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
● Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a detailed view of European homes from the 16th century through the 1930s and American homes from the 17th century to 1940.
● The past returns as over 550 works from 4,000 years of art come together in Of Gods and Glamour, located in the beautiful new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.
Advice for visitors:
● Free guided tours are available daily at noon.
● Free art-making activities are available for children each weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.
● Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, open daily from 10:30 am – 5 pm, and introduce your child to the museum’s collections with a variety of hands-on activities. Assemble (组装) puzzles based on masterpieces you’ll see in the galleries, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games at Curious Corner.
● Check out the Lion’s Trial tour for children ages 5-10. This tour is especially designed for the young people in your group! Don’t miss it!
Getting there:
You can take the follow buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, 28, 126, 143.
【1】The Art Institute of Chicago can be visited on ____________.
A. Christmas Day B. New Year’s Day
C. Thanksgiving Day D. Independence Day
【2】Whose works can you see in the Impressionist collections?
A. Picasso’s B. Monet’s
C. Pollock’s D. Warhol’s
【3】If you are interested in Greek art, you can go to ____________.
A. the Modern Wing
B. Thorne Miniature Rooms
C. the Impressionist collections
D. the Of Gods and Glamour collections
【4】At Curious Corner, children can ____________.
A. get free guidance
B. join the Lion’s Trail tour
C. enjoy free art-making activities
D. take part in many hands-on activities
25、The world always makes way for the dreamer
When I was nine years old, I lived in a small town. I found an ad for selling greeting cards in the back of a children’s magazine. I thought to myself I could do this, so I begged my mother to let me send for the kit (卡片盒). Two weeks later when the kit arrived, I took the cards and ran out of the house. Three hours later, I returned home with no ______ and a pocket full of money. A ______ was born.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to ______ Zig Ziegler. I remember listening to Mr. Ziegler who raised everyone’s ______ up to the ceiling. I left there feeling like I could do anything. I wanted to be a speaker just like Mr. Ziegler. Then a ______ was born. Recently, I began pursuing my dream of ______ others.
After working for many years in the company, I decided to ______ my secure position after attending a sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a speech that ____ my life. He asked us, “______ an angel could realize your three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a moment to ______ the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need an angel?” I would ______ forget the encouragement it gave me at that moment. I ____ that I didn’t need an angel’s help to become a great speaker.
Having made that decision, I was immediately ______. My husband was laid off from his job just one week after I ______ my job. We had recently bought a new house and needed both ____ to pay the monthly mortgage (按揭贷款). I even planned to turn back to my ____ company, knowing they wanted me to stay but I was ______ that if I went back, I would never leave. I decided I still wanted to ______ forward rather than end up with a mouth full of “if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.
When I firmly ______ my dream, the miracles really began to happen. In a short period my husband found a better job. And I was able to get a lot of _______ engagements. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
【1】A.cover B.tool C.card D.magazine
【2】A.salesperson B.advertiser C.designer D.collector
【3】A.help B.see C.hug D.encourage
【4】A.height B.senses C.Voice D.spirits
【5】A.concept B.memory C.dream D.chance
【6】A.controlling B.entertaining C.challenging D.motivating
【7】A.leave B.gain C.pursue D.question
【8】A.prevented B.ruined C.changed D.studied
【9】A.If B.Although C.Unless D.Before
【10】A.give up B.look into C.carry out D.write down
【11】A.never B.seldom C.always D.sometimes
【12】A.argued B.realized C.expected D.imagined
【13】A.improved B.criticized C.tested D.accepted
【14】A.knew B.quit C.offered D.created
【15】A.ideas B.confidence C.energy D.incomes
【16】A.ideal B.former C.official D.secure
【17】A.optimistic B.certain C.sensitive D.generous
【18】A.touch B.sit C.manage D.move
【19】A.stuck to B.adjusted to C.returned to D.objected to
【20】A.selling B.operating C.speaking D.publishing
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Soft Skills—Soft or Not?
Rapidly advancing technology and its impact on education have been a subject of much debate. How can schools equip students with the skills to succeed in a changing job market? Since technology is driving many social changes, there is an opinion that governments should keep focusing on STEM subjects. These are often referred to as “hard skills”, which are prioritized in primary schools and right through to university level.
However, research from Harvard University on the global job market has shown that STEM-related careers grew strongly between 1989 and 2000 but have slowed ever since. In contrast, jobs in the creative industries, which are probably most associated with the need for soft skills, are growing rapidly. A study by Deloitte Access Economics predicts that “soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030”.
With the rapid evolution of technology, a focus on hard skills leaves people delicate when facing change, as these skills often have a limited shelf life. According to a survey, more than one in four adults reported a mismatch between their skills and those needed for their job role. Fortunately, soft skills can solve the problem, enabling people to adapt to change more easily in their chosen field. Additionally, interpersonal interactions in the modern workplace require some level of soft skills. At a company they might be negotiating to win a new contract or networking for a new job. People use soft skills every day at work and developing them will help things in the job go smoothly.
Many universities have begun to emphasize soft skills such as critical thinking alongside hard skills. But the issue goes much deeper. Soft skills need to be handled across the entire education system so that by the time students reach university level, they are already armed with the qualities needed to further develop these skills.
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