1、________by the teacher to leave the classroom made him feel ashamed.
A.Asked
B.Being asked
C.Having asked
D.To have asked
2、— How are you managing to do your work without an assistant?
— Well, I somehow.
A.get along B.come on C.watch out D.set off
3、A great person is always putting others’ interests _________ his own.
A.below B.above C.in D.on
4、I find it astonishing that he ____be so rude to us. I_____ make a complaint to his company.
A.could; must B.should; shall C.shall; should D.dare; have to
5、The first part of his speech caught my attention, but the rest ________ rather dull.
A.was
B.are
C.is
D.were
6、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
7、There are a great number of attractions in Tianjin, ______ I like the Ancient Cultural Street best.
A.which
B.where
C.among them
D.among which
8、________ parents say and do has a life-long effect on their children.
A That B Which C What D As
9、As a command of the instructor,the children called out their names .
A.in turn B.in return C.at times D.in time
10、I ______ for over 40 minutes, but my food still isn’t ready.
A.am waiting
B.have been waiting
C.was waiting
D.had waited
11、--- Can you introduce me a high quality machine?
--- My pleasure. _______ well even on wet roads, this kind of car is very popular.
A.Handled B.To handle C.Handling D.Being handled
12、My brother ________ you more help, but he was fully occupied at that time.
A. gave B. had given
C. could give D. could have given
13、All agree,in the fierce competition,honesty is a vital__________of her success.
A.evidence B.element C.concept D.criterion
14、I didn’t ________ having to do the cooking myself, or I would have learnt one or two dishes from my mom.
A. expect B. anticipate
C. forecast D. preview
15、When for his views about his teaching job,Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.
A. asking B. asked C. having asked D. to be asked
16、________ the numbers in employment, the hotel industry was the second largest industry in this country last year.
A.In spite of
B.In case of
C.In terms of
D.In praise of
17、You’ll find this map of great ________ in helping you to get around in London.
A.value B.effect C.concern D.vision
18、Have self-awareness of how much work you can ________ at any time and manage expectations.
A.rely on B.pick on C.take on D.draw on
19、---- I’ve had a bad cough recently.
----Me too. I’ve never experienced ______ of air pollution in cities before.
A. an acute problem B. a more acute problem
C. a most acute problem D. the most acute problem
20、Michael R. Bloomberg’s exit and immediate move to back Mr. Biden had the _________ to anger supporters of Mr. Sanders and sparked outrage among progressives.
A.access B.potential C.advantage D.presentation
21、Involving little rote learning, a new teaching approach is becoming popular where teachers encourage debate and discussion in the classroom. How will students cope with this inspiring style of teaching? One way is through critical thinking, which is a necessary skill.
The easiest way to learn to think critically is to force yourself to question everything, according to Michael Tabachnick, a physics professor at Delaware Valley College. “That does not mean you can’t believe, but you must question. Is it true? Is it opinion? Is it justified by the fact?. . . Students eventually learn to analyze,” Tabachnick said.
Young learners constantly ask questions because they are curious about the world that remains unknown to them. But this natural curiosity disappears with time.
However, questioning your teachers should be encouraged. After all, they are the ones who have been educated, and have a lot more experience and knowledge than students.
When I taught in a college in Scotland, I enjoyed answering students’ questions. Some of my students posted difficult queries (问题). I didn’t always know the answers. If I didn’t, I’d admit it and try to find out later.
I still remember when I was at university, my peers and I were encouraged to challenge each other and our professors. A student would write a paper on a subject, and fellow students would criticize it. It could be very challenging. But it was a way of developing critical thinking and logical thinking. Having a logical mind can help develop critical thinking. Some people don’t have a logical mind, but they do have emotional intelligence, which is also important for critical thinking. People with high emotional intelligence can understand other people’s feelings, communicate properly with them, and read their personalities. If you can’t at least try to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, how can you understand their situations, their problems and their issues?
So, try to develop your power of critical thinking. Start with books, films, music and newspapers. And don’t believe everything you read or see. Think for yourself.
【1】Which of the following is an example of an inspiring style of teaching?
A.Students are organized to have some discussion.
B.Students are asked to recite some historical facts.
C.Students are required to copy some historical facts.
D.Students are quizzed on some famous people in history.
【2】How can you develop critical thinking as Michael Tabachnick says?
A.Have a debate on a subject.
B.Do not believe anything.
C.Discuss a topic with classmates.
D.Ask a question and analyze.
【3】What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A.The fault in the answer I gave.
B.The fact that I didn’t know the answers.
C.The good questions that students asked.
D.The answers that I needed to find out later.
【4】How can emotional intelligence help critical thinking?
A.People with high emotional intelligence are open-minded.
B.People with high emotional intelligence are good at criticizing.
C.High emotional intelligence helps people understand others better.
D.High emotional intelligence helps people think in a more logical way.
22、Day trip-Xi’an Highlights Tour
* Date of the event: Jan. 9th. Saturday
* Assembling place: The Capital airport
* Itinerary(行程):
Early morning: We will take the flight at around 6:35 am to Xi’an.
9:00 am: This full-day guided tour of Xi’an begins with a visit to the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the amazing Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which boasts (拥有) the title of the World’s Eighth Great Wonder.
3:00 pm: We will visit one of the oldest existing Chinese city walls. You can choose to walk part of the city wall, or you can cycle along the city wall. On the city wall, you can wander around, free your mind, and digest the details of the city, the people, and the culture.
5:00 pm: We will leave you some free time to explore the nearby famous Muslim bazaar, where many delicious local snacks, unique and interesting souvenirs may arouse your interest. Later we will enjoy the beautiful Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City. With the background of the Tang Culture, this street shows the leading role in terms of religion, literature, art, science and technology from the perspectives (视角) of architecture, sculpture and activity.
8:00 pm: After your full-day guided tour, we will go to the airport and take the return flight at 22: 30 pm.
Late night: We are expected to arrive at Daxing Airport at 00: 40 am, and we will arrange for a bus to take everyone to downtown Beijing.
* Trip fee:
Normal Price: 1600 RMB
Early bird price: 30 RMB discount per person (only for purchase before November 13)
You will enjoy more discounts if more people join the tour (≥3 people, 50 RMB off/person)
INCLUDE
Round trip ticket between Beijing-Xi’an
Transfers between Daxing airport-Beijing downtown
Local transportation fee
Insurance
Professional English explanation of historical attractions
EXCLUDE
Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary(行程).
—The Terracotta Army-120 RMB
—The Ancient City Wall of Xi’an-54 RMB
—Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City-Free
Personal expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
【1】What will the visitors probably do at 4: 00 pm that day?
A.Admire the Terracotta Warriors.
B.Wander on the Ancient City Wall.
C.Enjoy local snacks at Muslim bazaar.
D.Visit Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City.
【2】How much will a family of three visiting all the attractions included pay at least?
A.5232 RMB.
B.5082 RMB.
C.4710 RMB.
D.4560 RMB.
【3】Who are among the target group of the tour?
A.Natives of Xi’an.
B.Beijingers fond of travelling.
C.Foreigners living in Beijing.
D.Those enjoying natural scenery.
23、Yellowstone National Park became America's first national park in 1872. The National Park Service was formed 44 years later in 1916.Yellowstone, which is mostly in the state of Wyoming, is considered an example of the success of the National Park System.Humans have been present in Yellowstone for more than 11,000 years.
Yellowstone contains beautiful mountains, deep canyons(峡谷), lakes and rivers.The name Yellowstone comes from the river running through the area. At first known as Rock Yellow River, it became known as the Yellowstone River.
Yellowstone is host to many different species of plants. However, the park is most distinctive because of what lies underneath it. It sits on top of an ancient super volcano, known as The Yellowstone Caldera. The caldera is 48 by 72 kilometers. And it remains an active volcano.
It is believed that the last time the volcano erupted was one half million years ago. The area has had three major eruptions in the last three million years.Experts say it may erupt again in another 1,000 to 10,000 years. But each year, there are thousands of earthquakes at Yellowstone. Most are too small to be felt by people visiting the park.
Yellowstone is filled with the beauty of many hot water springs. hot water and gasses are trapped under the earth. they rush to the surface in the form of hot water and steam. Old Faithful is The most famous one . It erupts about every hour or hour and a half. The eruption can last from one and a half minutes up to 5 minutes. The amount of hot water it expels(排出) in that time can be as much as 31,000 liters or more.
In addition to its beauty and wonder, Yellowstone is an animal sanctuary(保护区). It is home to the largest group of wild animals in the United States. As you travel through the park, you can sometimes see them in their natural habitat and hear their calls .
【1】What was Yellowstone named after?
A.Rock Yellow River
B.The amazing mountains.
C.The stones with yellow color
D.The first discovery in wyoming.
【2】What makes Yellowstone quite unique?
A.The scenery is beautiful.
B.There are a lot of explorers.
C.It’s home to many plants.
D.Its location is very special.
【3】What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A.The earth.
B.Yellowstone.
C.Old Faithful.
D.The Yellowstone Caldera.
【4】What can we infer from the text?
A.The Yellowstone Caldera has been dead for years.
B.Yellowstone is a shelter for the protected wildlife.
C.Big earthquakes happen frequently at Yellowstone.
D.Yellowstone National Park has attracted visitors for centuries.
24、 The Chaucer Heritage Trust was founded in 1992 and aims to further interest, understanding and appreciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times and influence. This year the Trust is holding The Canterbury Tales Writing Competition around the country. Students are invited to submit pieces of original writing inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's most famous work: The Canterbury Tales.
Who Can Take Part?
The competition is open to all schools and college communities including pupils who are home educated and any other young people’s community organizations.
The three age groups are:
Junior-up to 1l years old
Intermediate-12-15 years old
Senior--16-19 years old
Competitors must include their date of birth on the entry form.
Competition Guidelines
Choose ONE of the following:
Write a poem about a journey.
Write a short story which explores an important issue through animal characters.
Write an entry for an imaginary pilgrim(朝圣), based upon a modern-day occupation. For example, “The Nurse”, “The Banker” or “The Politician”.
Word Count
The maximum word count is 500 words.
Deadlines
All entries must be submitted by 31 January 2019.
Other rules
All entries must be the original work of the student(however, rewritings of existing stories are acceptable if original in presentation and content).
The decision of the judges will be final.
How to Enter
You can submit your entry at www.chaucer:org.uk/submityourentry
Further Information
For further information please contact Dr Charles Farris at farris@chaucer org.uk
【1】Why was the Trust founded?
A.To discover talented writers.
B.To seek excellent original works.
C.To hold a writing competition annually.
D.To help people learn more about Geoffrey Chaucer.
【2】Which of the following could participate in the competition ?
A.A college teacher. B.A professional writer.
C.A nine-year-old student. D.A twenty-year-old college student.
【3】What can be learned about this competition?
A.Competitors can hand in only one entry.
B.The characters in the entries must be animals.
C.The word count should be more than 500 words.
D.Competitors should email their entries to Dr.Charles Farris.
25、 Afroz Shah, a lawyer in Mumbai, hasn’t had a weekend off in four years. But he hasn’t spent this time preparing for_____. His mission( 使命)? Saving the world’s oceans from____ pollution.
It’s a calling he found in 2015 after moving to a community in Mumbai called Versova Beach. He had played there as a child and was _____to see how much it had ______. The sand was no longer___ because it was covered by a layer of garbage — most of it is plastic waste.
“The whole beach was like a _____ of plastic,” he said, “It hurt me.” The ______ mess Shah had seen is part of a global environmental crisis. Tons of plastic ______in the world’s oceans each year. “Plastic in the ocean is a____. And the sea-species have no choice at all,” Shah said, “We are __ their habitats.”
In 2015, Shah began picking up plastic waste from the _____every Sunday morning. At first, it was just him and a neighbor, and then he began calling on others to join in. Word _____and with help from social media, more volunteers____.
For Shah, the work has always been a _____ journey, but it has earned global attention. After he was _____as a Champion of the Earth in 2016, Shah now devotes his free time to this ______. He’s spent 209 weekends on this mission, ____ more than 200,000 volunteers to join him. By October 2018, Versova Beach was _____clean and Shah’s cleanups expanded to another beach. “This world talks too much. I think we must talk _____ and do action more,” he said when interviewed by CNN in October 2019. “I see___ with these youngsters rising up.”
【1】A.teaching B.housework C.court D.cleaning
【2】A.plastic B.soil C.air D.oil
【3】A.upset B.confuse C.determined D.hesitant
【4】A.grown B.changed C.reserved D.deserted
【5】A.pure B.soft C.shiny D.visible
【6】A.curtain B.carpet C.painting D.pile
【7】A.temporary B.awesome C.ugly D.dark
【8】A.gets away B.breaks down C.gives back D.ends up
【9】A.killer B.designer C.master D.player
【10】A.sweeping B.attacking C.dropping D.considering
【11】A.river B.habitat C.beach D.surface
【12】A.came B.failed C.gathered D.spread
【13】A.took part B.got stuck C.came up D.ran out
【14】A.lonely B.tough C.personal D.general
【15】A.known B.regarded C.decided D.honored
【16】A.cause B.ocean C.position D.fame
【17】A.requiring B.remembering C.persuading D.inspiring
【18】A.originally B.eventually C.politically D.deliberately
【19】A.further B.less C.better D.faster
【20】A.fortune B.beauty C.hope D.love
26、书面表达
假定你是李华,你的网友Susan写信给你,想要了解中国的传统节日。请根据写作提纲给她回信,介绍你最喜欢的传统节日——春节。
内容包括:1. 春节的重要性;
2. 主要庆祝活动和风俗习惯;
3. 邀请她来中国体验春节。
注意:字数100字左右。
参考词汇:对联couplet 压岁钱lucky money
Dear Susan,
Yours,
Li Hua