1、_____ seemed as if nobody knew anything about the accident.
A.What B.That C.It D.As
2、The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise, if_____ regularly, can improve our health.
A.being carried out
B.carrying out
C.carried out
D.to carry out
3、A careless joke _____ an argument between the two friends, and so far they haven’t forgiven each other.
A. set down B. set up
C. set about D. set off
4、The president is about to _________ his visit to Somalia, which will make people there disappointed.
A.get up
B.go up
C.turn up
D.wind up
5、In the face of President Richard Nixon’s ___________ efforts to cut back on welfare and other federal programmers for the needy, Edward emerged as the persistent champion of the poor.
A.combined B.determined C.required D.endured
6、The tiger, once a _________animal to humans, is now ____ disappearing on the earth.
A. dangerous; in danger B. dangerous; in danger of
C. in danger; dangerous D. danger; in danger of
7、--- Would you like to ________ the meeting until tomorrow?
----- Sure! I know you are busy now.
A.select
B.reflect
C.postpone
D.assume
8、I spent years ________for my college entrance exam and my dream finally came true.
A.prepare
B.prepared
C.to prepare
D.preparing
9、The famous musician, as well as his students, ______ to perform at the opening ceremony of the Flower Expo last year.
A.were invited
B.was invited
C.have been invited
D.has been invited
10、John is a(n) ________ boy. Whenever I see him, he is working.
A.religious B.energetic C.curious D.familiar
11、Fern sat and stared out of the window, thinking how lucky she was to have entire ______ of a pig.
A.charge B.command C.control D.devotion
12、"The boss is on ________ phone. He can't see you now." the secretary said to me.
A.a
B.an
C.the
D./
13、---Shall we go to see the Avengers II this weekend?
---I’d love to, but well, I will check my schedule first. This Saturday evening?
---_____.
A. When you are convenient B. When there is convenience
C. At your convenience D. For you convenience
14、— We need another two rooms for the coming holiday.
—___________
A. No way. B. That's all right.
C. No problem. D. It doesn't matter.
15、The secretary arranged a _____ time and place for the applicants to have an interview.
A.convenient
B.public
C.poisonous
D.creative
16、He looked as if he ________ ill for a long time.
A.was
B.were
C.has been
D.had been
17、— What about bringing my classmate to your birthday party?
— ________ The more, the happier.
A.No way!
B.So what?
C.Why not?
D.Enjoy yourself!
18、---How was your trip to Sichuan?
---Wonderful! I’ve never had _____ one before.
A. a pleasant B. a more pleasant
C. most pleasant D. the most pleasant
19、Now a great number of teenagers who like the film Gone with the bullet (一步之遥) interested in its story and the director, Jiang Wen.
A. was B. are C. were D. Is
20、______ the fact that a lot has been done to provide more services and facilities, the residents still complain about the great difficulty in receiving medical health care.
A.Though
B.While
C.Despite
D.Through
21、The girl is on ________ diet to lose ________ weight and I hope she can succeed.
A.the; /
B./; a
C.a; /
D./; the
22、After the Second World War, Germany was________ into two ________ countries. But now they become one again.( )
A. separated; separate B. separated; divided
C. divided; separated D. divided; separate
23、Having lost all her money, Mary had no choice but_________the police for help.
A.asking
B.ask
C.to ask
D.asked
24、The Olympic torch will be carried to the top of Mount Qomolangma, ________ hasn’t been tried before in history.
A.that
B.which
C.what
D.where
25、She insisted that the man who had stolen her wallet ______ to the police station.
A.sending
B.to be sent
C.be sent
D.being sent
26、Guitar Lessons for Guitar Players
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No matter what style you're into, I guarantee there are songs by your favorite bands that you could learn.
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Dance Classes
Motion Dance Center in Martinez is now accepting registration (注册) for all fall dance classes. There are classes offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Cheerleading. Classes run like the school year Sept. through June. Prices are very reasonable at only $45 a month. That's for a one-hour class once a week for a month. This studio is known for their younger child program. We are always looking for talented instructors too. If you want more information call Deena at 925-229-5678.
Qi Gong with Angie
Qi Gong is the perfect activity for anyone, at any age. It combines gentle movement and meditation (冥想), breathing regulation and relaxation. The exercises are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and improve blood and energy circulation (循环) throughout the body, therefore increasing immune (免疫的) function, improving energy levels and sleep.
Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits of this gentle, ancient Chinese exercise form and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!
WHEN: Tuesdays from noon-1pm
WHERE: Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
COST: $12 per class drop-in (即到即学的) or $45 for a pre-paid set of 4 classes
CONTACT: Angie at angie@lokahiacupuncture.com, 408-887-6000
【1】The purpose of the first advertisement is to _____ .
A. build a bridge between guitar players
B. attract guitar players to attend music classes
C. look for teachers for several music schools
D. help guitar beginners to improve their techniques
【2】Who will probably contact 510-333-9091?
A. A dancer lover. B. A Hip-Hop lover.
C. A music lover. D. A Qi Gong lover.
【3】How much can you save if you pay for eight classes at one time before you join Halanda Studio?
A. $12. B. $8. C. $6. D. $3.
27、Exams are brain-burning. The silence of the hall; the beating of the clock; the watchful eye of the teacher; the proud expression of the person sitting at the neighbouring desk who has finished 15 minutes early. It therefore seems hardly surprising that those who feel anxious about taking tests do worse than those who do not. But different from the existing point of view, the recent study published in Psychological Science by Maria Theobald suggests it is the pressure of revision that affects your exam performance (表现).
To test this idea, Dr Theobald worked with 309 German medical students who were preparing for their final exam, the most important that they take. During the 100 days before the real exam, these students used an online digital-learning app which presented them with old exam questions and recorded their performance. And 40 days before the real exam, they also took a mock (模拟) exam. Their levels of anxiety were also be recorded and assessed (评定), every day for 40 days before the real exam and also on the day of that exam.
What Dr Theobald found was not what she expected. Anxiety on the day of the test did not predict exam performance at all. What did predict it was the level of knowledge a student showed in the mock exam and the earlier practices. Those who performed well in these also did well in the real test, no matter how anxious they were on the day.
It turned out that what really affected students were high levels of anxiety during the weeks before the exam took place. The greater a student’s anxiety in the days before the exam, the lower his or her knowledge gain was during that period. To reduce this anxiety. she gives some advice for students to consider as they revise. First, they can raise their belief in their own abilities by reminding themselves of just how much they know. Second, they can diminish the importance of the test by reminding themselves that, while it is important, it is not a life or death situation. It really isn’t.
【1】What influences exam results based on the existing view?
A.Exam levels.
B.Exam schedule.
C.Pressure of the exam hall.
D.High expectations from teachers.
【2】How did Dr Theobald carry out the study?
A.By interviewing students.
B.By collecting the former data.
C.By referring to experts’ advice.
D.By tracking students’ performances.
【3】What does the underlined word “diminish” probably mean in the last paragraph?
A.Reduce.
B.Affect.
C.Realize.
D.Understand.
【4】Which of the following is the suitable title for the text?
A.Never Too Late to Revise
B.Never Put Off Revision till Tomorrow
C.Anxiety in Revision, Failure in Exam
D.The More Pressure, The Better Results
28、How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family
Communication is important for strong family relationships. However, if you don't truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate. Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better and form stronger bonds.【1】
Stay in the present.
When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander to other things. It's important to strive to stay in the present to make your family member feel heard and valued.
【2】Instead, focus only on what's being said. If you feel your mind wandering, return your thoughts to the speakers’ words.
【3】
When talking to someone, you often are focusing on what you're going to say next. This tendency can get more intense when talking to a family member. If you're, say, discussing a family problem or disagreement, you may be eager to share your thoughts. However, do not think about how you feel or wish to respond. Focus only on the speaker and their thoughts and opinions on the matter.
Show you're listening using non-verbal cues.
You want the speaker to feel valued. Make sure to show you're listening. You can convey you're paying attention via non-verbal cues. 【4】 Smiles and laugh when necessary, and keep eye contact.
Make sure the speaker has finished talking before you talk.
It's okay to accept a pause. A couple of seconds of silence in a conversation is not a bad thing, and allows the speaker a chance to fully express themselves. Instead of immediately launching into your response, pause for a moment after the speaker finishes talking.【5】
People have a natural tendency to pause when they speak. If you notice the speaker has paused, do not assume they've done talking. Give them a few seconds before you respond.
A.Focus on the speaker’s words and not what you'll say next.
B.Never think about other things when someone is talking.
C.You can think of how you will respond later.
D.Thus, it is necessary to make sure to listen actively and here are how.
E.This will allow you to make sure they’ve completely finished talking.
F.Therefore, the following will tell you how to be interactive with the speaker.
G.Nod as the speaker talks.
29、I often dreamed about Pisa when I was a boy. I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But when I read the word Pisa, I was thinking of pizza. I thought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought.
Many years later I finally saw the Leaning Tower. I knew then that it was Pisa and no pizza. But there was still something special about it for me. The tower got its name because it really does lean to one side. Some people want to try to fix (修理) it. They are afraid it may fall over and they don’t like it leans over the city.
I do not think it’s a good idea to try to fix it. The tower probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why should anything happen to it now?
And, if you ask me, I like what it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leaning. Nothing is perfect (完美的;无瑕的), it seems to say. And who cares? Why do people want things to be perfect? Imperfect things may be more interesting. Let’s take the tower of Pisa. Why is it so famous? There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy. But Pisa tower is the most famous. People come from all over the world to see it.
【1】This passage is about ________.
A. how the Italian pizza was made
B. what are Italy’s problems
C. how the Leaning Tower of Pisa got its name
D. why the writer likes Pisa
【2】The writer used to think Pisa ________.
A. in Spain
B. the same as pizza
C. not the same as pizza
D. not very famous
【3】The writer ________.
A. doesn’t like what the tower looks like
B. likes what the tower looks like
C. thinks it’s the most beautiful tower in Italy
D. doesn’t like towers
【4】The writer likes the Leaning Tower of Pisa because ________.
A. it’s imperfect B. it’s perfect
C. it sells pizza D. it’s old
30、There are thousands of people across the United States without any food or shelter(住所). Every Saturday or Sunday night, my family and I go out and ______the homeless people in the city.
There is one______thing I like to mention here. Before we begin our______, my family and I do not eat. We do this______we know how it feels to be hungry. We all get together in the kitchen and______the food. We then bag the food for 30 or ______ people. I like to write a special______on the bags like “God loves you”. A lot of people______homeless people. Not all homeless people are bad people. Some are really______. Many people hate them______no good reason. In the beginning, when my family and I went out on the street, we had to______their trust. Later, as they______us every week, they started to trust us. We______know some of their names. We all have to keep in mind that they also have______. Some of them shake our hands for giving them food, and______ us. Some of them do really funny dances because they are______.
We have become______close to a man named Tony and his wife. After meeting with them several times, he has told us a lot about his______. He graduated from college and has a PHD. He used to teach French and Spanish.
After we get done feeding the homeless, it makes me______what I have at home. Sometimes it makes me sad, and makes my mom cry. I love feeding the homeless, and ______in someone’s life.
【1】A. visit B. introduce C. save D. feed
【2】A. common B. exciting C. special D. embarrassing
【3】A. show B. journey C. vacation D. meal
【4】A. so B. when C. if D. because
【5】A. design B. prepare C. buy D. give
【6】A. more B. much C. most D. many
【7】A. passage B. saying C. note D. message
【8】A. please B. help C. love D. misunderstand
【9】A. helpful B. nice C. funny D. beautiful
【10】A. for B. at C. of D. on
【11】A. bring B. earn C. create D. share
【12】A. served B. told C. saw D. needed
【13】A. hardly B. never C. sometimes D. even
【14】A. words B. looks C. desires D. feelings
【15】A. change B. thank C. impress D. disappoint
【16】A. happy B. great C. surprised D. bored
【17】A. only B. too C. also D. really
【18】A. dream B. future C. life D. friend
【19】A. want B. appreciate C. keep D. think
【20】A. taking care B. watching out C. showing up D. making a difference
31、根据中文意思完成短文填空。
Dave wanted a pair of trainers badly, but his family was too poor to afford it. So when he read in the local newspaper that there would be a 1000-meter running race, of which the prize was a pair of trainers, he jumped at the opportunity. Day and night, he trained hard for it. On the sports day, a crowd of people gathered on the play field and there was 【1】 (兴奋的嚷嚷声) in the air. After doing some 【2】 (热身伸展运动), Dave heard the whistle. All at once, the runners set out like lightning and soon they were a blur. One after another, the other runners 【3】 (飞驰而过). Dave 【4】 (感到肋部疼痛) and his breath 【5】 (开始呼哧呼哧地喘). But he 【6】 (咬紧牙关) and pushed on. Now, it was the last lap. Dave gathered all his strength, gave himself 【7】 (额外能量的迸发) and ran like mad. One…two…three…Dave overtook all the others. As the crowd 【8】 (惊讶地看着), he 【9】 (向……发起最后冲刺) the finish. Yes, Dave was the champion! Although he was 【10】 (气喘吁吁), Dave grinned, holding the precious pair of trainers tightly to his chest.
32、 创建和谐校园活动开展一年来,你校发生了很大的变化。请你根据下面的提示,简要报道此次活动给学校带来的主要变化,发表在校园网上。
1. 校园环境的变化;
2. 同学、师生关系的变化;
3. 学习氛围的变化;
4. 自己的感受。
注意:1. 词数:100左右,开头已给出,不计入总词数;
2.不使用本人和自己学校的名字;
3. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Since our school began the harmonious school activity a year ago, great changes have taken place. ________________________________________________________________________
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