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1、Don't you know ________? Whether they're late or early, looking out of the window won't bring them here any quicker.
A. a little pot is soon hot
B. a watched pot never boils
C. cheerful company shortens the miles
D. forgive and forget
2、—What will things be like in the year 2080?
—I don’t know, but it was the question________last Tuesday by Brian Solis, a noted futurist from Sweden.
A.acknowledged B.approved C.alarmed D.addressed
3、The real winners in sport are those who know how to persevere and to behave with ________—whether they win or lose a game.
A. certainty B. caution
C. dignity D. independence
4、--- Well, a mushroom soup, a vegetable salad, and anything _____ , sir?
--- An apple pie, please.
A. to follow B. follows
C. followed D. following
5、John thinks it won’t be long ______he is ready for his new job .
A．when
B．after
C．before
D．since
6、A lot of migratory birds fly to the south in winter to ________from cold weather.
A．stay away
B．keep away
C．get away
D．break away
7、 Don’t become addicted to online games, ______about what is more important.
A. forgot B. to forget C. forgetting D. having forgotten
8、 The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which _____ saved for other purposes.
A.is B.were C.was D.are
9、________a small amount of money each month is widely recognized as a good habit for personal finance management.
A．Picking out
B．Putting aside
C．Giving away
D．Getting back
10、Without coconuts, most of the tropical islands in the South Pacific ________ uninhabitable for both animals and people.
A.must have remained B.may have remained
C.need have remained D.would have remained
11、— Many drugs have been forbidden recently.
— Actually. But the scientists say that before a new drug ___ on humans, plenty of studies___.
A. can be tested; are needed
B. can test; are needed
C. can be tested; need
D. can test; need
12、________ himself, the traveler made a fire in the cave.
A.To warm B.Warmed C.Warming D.Having warmed
13、Five workers ____ the mine disaster. After the injured ___ to the hospital, doctors and nurses immediately got down to saving their lives.
A.was survived; rushed
B.survived from; were rushed
C.survived; was rushed
D.survived; were rushed
14、________ amazed us greatly was that Linda could speak five languages.
A. That B. What C. Which D. Why
15、For the next two hours she _______ the film, which turned out to be as good as she had hoped.
A．took up
B．was absorbed in
C．accounted for
D．was cleared off
16、This restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere ______ many others are short of.
A. where B. when
C. that D. what
17、In Britain today women ________ 44% of the workers and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.
A.go up B.bring up C.hold up D.make up
18、Protesters calling for a higher minimum wage gather on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, as part of ________ organizers called a “day of action” nationwide to improve the salaries of fast food workers in the United states ________ are badly paid.
A. which; who B. what; that C. what; how D. how; which
19、Pop music is loved by lots of people, but it is not to everyone's __________.
A.smell B.favour C.taste D.talent
20、---Let’s go to the cinema this Sunday morning.
---I’d love to, but I ________ as a volunteer in my community then.
A. will work B. have worked
C. will be working D. was working
21、What does it take to become an astronaut? It’s a question that’s been asked since the start of the Space Age in the 1960s. In those days, pilots were considered the most well-trained professionals, so military fliers were first in line to go to space. More recently, people from a wide range of professional backgrounds - doctors, scientists, and even teachers- have trained to live and work in near-Earth orbit. Even so, those selected to go to space must meet high standards.
People who want to become astronauts must be in top physical condition. Each country’s space program has health requirements for its space travelers. They usually assess a candidate’s fitness to withstand some pretty tough conditions. For example, a good candidate must have the ability to endure the rigors of lift-off and to function in weightlessness. All astronauts must have good visual acuity and normal blood pressure. Beyond that, there is no age limit. Most astronaut trainees are between the ages of 25 and 46, although older people have also flown to space later in their careers.
People who go to space are usually self-confident, risk-takers, adept at stress management and multitasking. They also need to be able to work as part of a team for any given assignment. On Earth, astronauts are usually required to perform various public relations duties. such as speaking to the public, working with other professionals, and sometimes even testifying before government officials. So, astronauts who can relate well to many different kinds of people are seen as valuable team members.
Often, astronauts have a background as scientists and many have high-level degrees, like Ph. Ds. Others have military training or space industry expertise. Regardless of their background, once an astronaut is accepted into a country’s space program, he or she goes through rigorous training to actually live and work in space.
【1】Which of the following is of least importance to an astronaut?
A．Normal blood pressure.
B．Good eyesight.
C．Tough body.
D．Young age
【2】According to the passage, an astronaut is one who
A．is strong and healthy.
B．has self-confidence
C．can work under great pressure
D．All of the above.
【3】Why are astronauts asked to perform public duties?
A．To make them famous among people.
B．To relieve their feeling of tension.
C．To raise their awareness of teamwork.
D．To promote public interest in the aerospace.
【4】What could be the best title for the passage?
A．Everyone Can be an Astronaut
B．The Professional Qualities of an Astronaut
C．Training Astronauts is Much Easier Nowadays
D．It’s not Mysterious to be an Astronaut
22、Students and Technology in the Classroom
I live my blackberry—it’s my little connection to be larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices（设备）and truly communicate with others.
On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptop, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.
Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.
The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course the material and the class discussion.
I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn that a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.
I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change. I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.
【1】Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ________.
A. the course material B. others’ misuse of technology
C. discussion topics D. the author’s class regulations
【2】The underlined word “engage” in para. 4 probably means ________.
A. explore B. accept
C. change D. reject
【3】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ________.
A. is quite stubborn
B. will give up teaching history
C. will change his teaching plan soon
D. values technology-free dialogues in his class
23、 There’s a battle storming in the streets of America. Anyone who regularly rides a bicycle knows all about this. Some motorists shout at two-wheeled travelers, who slow traffic. A few will do even worse.
The New York Times reports that incidents of aggression toward bicycle riders appear to be growing. Even though actually every state allows bicyclists the same right as motorists to use the streets, many drivers still refuse to accept this. They view themselves as Kings of the Road --- an impression that has been strongly built by the transportation planning profession, which has designed our cities as if people didn’t exist outside of their cars.
But a big new idea to settle this conflict and improve life in the streets for everyone is now taking root among community activists, urban planners and traffic engineers.
“Too many of our streets are designed only for speeding cars. They’re unsafe for people on foot or bike. Now, in communities across the country, a movement is growing to complete the streets. States, cities and towns are asking their planners, engineers and designers to build road networks that welcome all citizens,” declares the website of a new organization promoting this idea, “Complete the Streets” , the best idea to hit our communities since pizza, or even the bicycle itself.
My home of Minneapolis is one of the biking capitals of America. But it hasn’t always been that way. When I moved here many years ago, I was shocked at the strong hostility directed toward me whenever I dared ride my bike down the street. Drivers would suddenly turn in my direction, and then laugh as they nearly knocked me onto the ground.
As the amount of bikes on Minneapolis streets has grown, people have become much more comfortable sharing the road with two-wheelers. Indeed, I get the impression that most motorists now envy rather than hate me, and can’t wait to get home where they can jump on their own bikes. This will happen everywhere as more and more Americans discover biking as a great way to get around, save money, lose weight, protect the planet and have fun.
【1】Who cause the traffic problem according to the motorists?
A．Bicycle riders.
B．Urban planners.
C．Traffic engineers.
D．Community activists.
【2】The problem of the battle in the streets is most probably rooted in
A．weight losing
B．city planning
C．money saving
D．global warming
【3】What is the movement “Complete the Streets” aimed at?
A．Improving health conditions.
B．Promoting walking and bicycling.
C．Building more road networks.
D．Assessing the impact of the conflict.
【4】What is the purpose of this text?
A．To present a problem.
B．To praise the bicyclists.
C．To describe a change.
D．To blame the car riders.
24、 There are many programs for high school students today that help lonely teenagers deal with loneliness. However, loneliness is not only a problem for teens but also an important and rarely acknowledged one in the elderly.
In Britain, Tracey Crouch was appointed to be the first Minister of Loneliness in order to address the problems caused by loneliness. This is the first time such a position has been created.
In Britain, there are around 9 million people who say they are lonely frequently. In Germany, a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum found that 20 percent of people over the age of 85 felt lonely, and 14 percent of those between age 45 and 65 felt socially lonely. In the United States, more than 25 percent of the population live alone, more than 50 percent are unmarried.
Loneliness is generally associated with heart disease, overweight, and anxiety. Additionally, the stress from loneliness can cause your cells to change on a molecular (分子) level that reduces its abilities to defend your body against diseases. In fact, doctors believe having feelings of loneliness is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in regard to its effect on health!
In Britain, the new Minister of Loneliness will help introduce government policies on the problem and fund a charity—an organization for helping people in need, to devote their efforts towards aiding loneliness. There are charities that link lonely seniors to high school students in order to give them a line of communication whenever they feel lonely!
The possibilities for the new Minister of Loneliness are endless. For example, she can provide education services to household businesses so that they can identify lonely customers if they see one. Loneliness fits into the category of being a social problem that must be monitored by the entire community in order to help those in need. Therefore, government involvement in medical services and care for seniors and others is vital for happy seniors.
【1】How does the author develop Paragraph 3?
A. By listing some statistics.
B. By giving examples of lonely people．
C. By pointing out similarities and differences.
D. By comparing different cultures in different countries．
【2】What does the underlined word “equivalent” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Relevant． B. Opposite．
C. Similar． D. Superior．
【3】What will the Minister of Loneliness do?
A. Do housework for lonely people．
B. Help fund charities to aid lonely people．
C. Communicate with anxious school students．
D. Develop friendships with the elderly．
【4】What is the main idea of the text?
A. UK becomes the capital of loneliness．
B. Loneliness affects old people’s life worldwide.
C. Many teenagers suffer from loneliness．
D. UK’s Minister of Loneliness settles loneliness.
25、 Throughout history, the world looks for heroes in times of uncertainty. But what makes a hero? A cape (披风) and tights?
Heroism is something that every one of us can aspire(渴望) to, but not all of us will_______. It takes a special kind of person to be a hero: bravery, compassion,_______ and sacrifice.
In a paper published in Review of General Psychology, researcher Blau, Franco and Zimbardo agreed on a_______of heroism: Heroes voluntarily serve others in need and are willing to make _______for these actions without expecting any reward or_______gain.
Empathy and compassion for others are also common traits (特质) that all heroes seem to possess.
People who become heroes _______the people around them and are also able to see things from others’_______. They value the well-being of others.
To be a hero, you must have certain strengths._______ your good intentions, trying to be a hero in a_______ situation when you have nothing to offer others may be foolish and could __________ more difficulties for rescue workers. For example, first aid training or__________of kung fu may be useful in certain situations and __________ the path for heroism.
"Heroes __________ give us our models of things that we aspire to do," said American psychologist Nick Carden, according to WALB News. It's related to courage, integrity(正直) and honesty, Carden added.
Even if you __________ heroic traits, the right situation must arise in order to truly become a hero. Only when there are dangerous situations can a hero rise up to save the day. This is true bravery.
Heroes are needed every day, and we can read about them in the most recent news. There are __________ who run into burning buildings to save the people inside. Doctors and nurses treat sick patients despite the __________ of becoming sick themselves. __________have changed lives by donating a life saving organ or just doing a favor when there's a need.
Even though most of us won't save the world, we can work at developing the __________inside of us. American actor Cristopher Reve---most famous for his __________ as Superman--said, "A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes ____________.”
【1】A.anchor B.acknowledge C.appreciate D.achieve
【2】A.dedication B.ambition C.reputation D.restriction
【3】A.institution B.reservation C.definition D.routine
【4】A.preparations B.sacrifices C.arrangements D.allowances
【5】A.economic B.equal C.personal D.terminal
【6】A.care for B.have a go at C.count on D.have affection for
【7】A.identities B.descriptions C.perspectives D.similarities
【8】A.Beyond B.Despite C.Except D.Through
【9】A.superb B.concrete C.optional D.dangerous
【10】A.create B.mop C.accompany D.resist
【11】A.adaptation B.knowledge C.format D.guarantee
【12】A.squeeze B.design C.pave D.occupy
【13】A.frequently B.apparently C.dynamically D.basically
【14】A.own B.equip C.absorb D.envy
【15】A.psychologists B.firefighters C.supermen D.workers
【16】A.possibility B.condition C.affection D.risk
【17】A.Heroes B.Patients C.Others D.Rescuers
【18】A.compassion B.inspiration C.nurse D.hero
【19】A.role B.example C.dignity D.target
【20】A.someway B.anyway C.at random D.in particular
26、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts,feelings and behaviors.But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical(实证的）basis.They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity,keep people focused and lead to relaxation.
Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity.In2007,Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota,reported that the height of a room's ceiling affects how people think.Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely,which may lead them to make more abstract connections.Low ceilings,on the other hand,may inspire a more detailed outlook.
In addition to ceiling height,the view afforded by a building may influence a person's ability to concentrate.Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.According to another study at the University of Georgia,using nature to improve focus of attention seems to pay off academically.It found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary,language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.
Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim(暗淡的）light helps people to loosen up.If that is true, generally keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation.Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.
So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings."We have a very limited.number of studies,so we're almost looking at the problem through a straw," architect David Allison says. "How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad,generalized use of them? That's what we're all struggling with."
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