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1、I saw a man shouting at a driver ______ car was blocking the street．
A．that
B．which
C．whose
D．who
2、Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, one of the great American novels, ________ first published in the United States in 1885.
A.was B.were C.has been D.had been
3、“Go and speak to the tribal chieftains,” said the camel driver. “Tell them about the armies that are ________.”
A.responding B.settling
C.wandering D.approaching
4、Our school makes _______ a rule that students______ bring their mobile phones to campus.
A.it; needn’t B.it; mustn’t
C.that; mustn’t D.that; needn’t
5、—It is said that Mr. White will have to stay in hospital for a good while.
—Don't worry. His son, Henry, will________ his duties.
A. take over B. take up C. take off D. take in
6、Which of the following sentences is WRONG?
A. There is no point in arguing with him further.
B. There is no need to worry about your son – he’s fine.
C. There is no doubt that we will finish all the work in two days.
D. There is a wonder that he remained alive after dropping form the tall building.
7、I just wonder ________ that makes him so excited.
A. why it does B. what he does
C. how it is D. what it is
8、You must keep away from the man, who is ______. If you are ______, please call the number 110.
A.dangerous; dangerous B.dangerous; in danger
C.in danger; dangerous D.in danger; in danger
9、—Oliver I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I ________ next week.
—I’m sorry, but my money is running out.
A.get paid B.got paid C.have paid D.would be paid
10、_______ in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A．Being founded
B．It was founded
C．Founded
D．Founding
11、It is reported that there are over 300 people dead in traffic accidents every day ______ in China.
A.all in all B.on average C.in total D.above all
12、— I ________ for you right here this time tomorrow.
— All right. See you tomorrow.
A．was waiting
B．will be waiting
C．will have waited
D．am waiting
13、The old peasant preferred _______ in the field to _______ at home in his free time.
A.to walk around; staying B.walking around; staying
C.walking around; stay D.to walk around; stay
14、The organization was founded for the ________ of poor children.
A. benefit B. interest C. advantage D. value
15、How did he manage to______ the three children? I couldn’t believe my eyes.
A.bring out B.bring down C.bring up D.bring about
16、— The trip to Yangzhou is impressive thanks to free access to tourist attractions, isn’t it?
— Well, free access is just an added _____ and the real attraction lies in its local-flavor food.
A.bonus B.charge C.reward D.prize
17、Helen had to shout ______ above the sound of the music.
A.making her heard B.to make her hear
C.making herself heard D.to make herself heard
18、There is not much ________in complaining to the canteen manager; he never takes any notice.
A. chance B. good C. point D. value
19、He spent quite some time trying to____what Kurt would be doing.
A.turn out B.reach out C.figure out D.look out
20、You could not have all of a sudden ________ a cold — I assume that you just do not want to attend.
A.run out of B.come down with C.hung on to D.broken away from
21、Cats ________ be quite friendly towards humans, but they live mysterious lives of their own.
A.need B.must C.shall D.can
22、Nothing but several glasses________ bought by my father yesterday．
A.were B.was C.have been D.would be
23、The financial crisis(危机) and the suffering ________ has caused have a great influence on the whole world.
A.they B.it C.which D.what
24、There were many causes for his failure, but ________, it was because his carelessness and little preparation.
A. as a result B. on the other hand
C. in a nutshell D. on the contrary
25、His excuse for being late for school yesterday was__________. He is always telling lies.
A.beneficial B.bare C.unbelievable D.basic
26、 For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to appreciate music or recognize musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two-songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are far apart on the musical scale.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their ability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to understand what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complicated, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t sec certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks. I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”
【1】Which of the following is true of amusics?
A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.
B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.
C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.
D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.
【2】According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _____.
A. dislikes listening to speeches B. can hear anything nonmusical
C. has a hearing problem D. lacks a complicated hearing system
【3】In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that _____.
A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier
B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy
C. her problem could be easily explained
D. she were able to meet other amusics
【4】What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.
B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
C. Musical talent and brain structure.
D. Identification and treatment of amusics.
27、 At Mrs. Jennings’ handsome house, in London.
While waiting for dinner, Marianne Dashwood wrote a letter very quickly. Elinor Dashwood noticed a large “W” in the address. Marianne rang the bell to have someone post it immediately.
After dinner, there was a loud knock at the door. Marianne cried, “Oh, it’s Willoughby!” and seemed to throw herself into his arms when Colonel Brandon came in. She was so surprised that she immediately left the room.
Elinor made the tea for Colonel Brandon. He did not stay long.
The next morning, upon arriving at home after shopping, Marianne flew upstairs.
“No letter has been left here for me since we went out. How strange!” she said, in a low and disappointed voice.
About a week later, they saw Mr. Willoughby’s card on the table when they came in from morning’s drive. He had been there while the ladies were out.
“He will call again tomorrow,” said Elinor.
Marianne decided to stay behind the next morning, when the others went out. One look at her sister when they returned was enough to tell Elinor that Willoughby had not called.
Colonel Brandon came again to tea and had short private conversation with Elinor.
“Your sister’s engagement to Mr. Willoughby is very well known.”
“It cannot be well known,” returned Elinor, “for her own family does not know it.”
“I am sorry but I did not realize it was a secret. I came to ask, is everything decided? Is it possible to? Excuse me, Miss Dasnwood. I believe I have been wrong in saying so much.”
From these words Elinor was sure of something, yet she knew he could never be successful with her.
Over the next three or four days, Willoughby neither came nor wrote.
One evening at a party, Marianne suddenly saw Willoughby standing in deep conversation with a young woman, whose name was Grey, a rich lady.
“He is there! Oh! Why does he not look at me? Why can’t I speak to him?”
“Marianne,” said Elinor, “perhaps he hasn’t seen you yet.”
At last he came to them.
“Willoughby, what’s wrong? Did you not get my letters? Won’t you look at me?”
After a moment’s pause, he spoke. “I came by last Tuesday but unfortunately did not see you. My card was not lost, I hope.”
“Have you not received my notes?” cried Marianne. “Tell me, Willoughby; tell me, what’s the matter?”
Quiet and embarrassed, he said nothing more and turned quickly away to Miss Grey. Marianne, turning white and unable to stand, fell into her chair.
【1】Before the party, Marianne badly desired .
A.to write a letter to Willoughby B.to receive Willoughby's card
C.to be visited by Willoughby D.to be invited by Willoughby
【2】The underlined word “something” in Para.14 refers to_______.
A.Marianne’s love for Brandon B.Brandon’s love for Marrianne
C.Willoughby’s love for Marianne D.the Dashwoods’ love for money
【3】What do you know about Willoughby?
A.He didn’t call Marianne until the party to give her a surprise.
B.He was too shy to declare in public his deep love for Marianne.
C.He was already on the side of another woman with more money.
D.He felt disappointed that Brandon was between him and Marianne.
【4】How do you find Marianne in the story?
A.More selfish than kind. B.More strong than weak.
C.More calm than impatient. D.More sensitive than sensible.
28、John Michael Thomas, 14, Florida
When John Michael Thomas decided to honor his friend and classmate Elizabeth Buckley, who died from cancer, he remembered how much she loved peacocks(孔雀).
He wanted to build a life-sized peacock fountain in Elizabeth’s favorite park in the city. He thought it could be a place for people to relax and be inspired.
John Michael raised $52,000 to build the fountain.
Barrett England, 13, Utah
The wheels began to turn for Barrett England when he heard about Karma Bike shop, a place where young people can earn free bike by reading and performing community service.
Barrett visited Karma’s owner with his idea: He would collect and repair used bikes and donate them to the shop.
He expected to get about 10 donated bikes. In the end, Barrett received 39.
Zachary Blohm, 15, Wisconsin
The 25-year-old playground at an elementary school near Milwaukee, Wis., was so small that only 70 of its 575 students could play on it at a time.
That’s when Zachary Blohm saved the day. He and some volunteers build a huge playground. To raise money, Zac planned T-shirt and bake sales, sold tickets and more. He held monthly money-raising events for more than a year. Overall, he collected
$130,000--- enough to finish his project.
Jack Zimmerman, 16, New Jersey
For some people, finding a meal is as simple as opening the refrigerator. For more than 366,000 hungry kids in New Jersey, it’s not that easy.
That fact didn’t sit well with Jack Zimmerman, who organized a drive to lessen childhood hunger in his state. His goal: create 40,000 packaged meals that could be donated to those in need.
On game day, Jack and his volunteers started their work. After the final count, the team had packaged 47,124 meals--- well above Jack’s goal.
【1】The peacock fountain was built in a park .
A.to encourage people B.for the love of animals
C.to cure a cancer sufferer D.in memory of a teenager
【2】What did Barrett do for Karma Bike Shop?
A.He repaired bikes there. B.He donated bikes to it.
C.He helped it win customers. D.He offered a reading service there.
【3】Who improved a place for children to play?
A.Jack B.Zachary
C.Barrett D.John
29、When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store or at a holiday dinner with extended family, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond without just acting on impulse (冲动).
Teaching self-control is one of the most important things that parents can do for their kids because these skills are some of the most important for success later in life. By learning self-control, kids can make appropriate decisions and respond to stressful situations in ways that can yield positive outcomes. For example, if you say that you’re not serving ice cream until after dinner, your child may cry, plead, or even scream in the hopes that you will give in. But with self-control, your child can understand that a temper tantrum (发脾气) means you’ll take away the ice cream for good and that it’s wiser to wait patiently.
Difficult as it may be, resist the urge to yell when you’re disciplining your kids. Instead, be persistent and matter of fact. During a child’s meltdown, stay calm and explain that yelling, throwing a tantrum, and slamming doors are unacceptable behaviors that have consequences. Your actions will show that tantrums won’t get kids the upper hand. For example, if your child gets, upset in the grocery store after you’ve explained why you won’t buy candy, don’t give in – thus demonstrating that the tantrum was both unacceptable and ineffective. Also, consider speaking to your child’s teachers about classroom settings and appropriate behavior expectations. Ask if problem-solving is taught or demonstrated in school.
And model good self-control yourself. If you’re in an annoyed situation in front of your kids, tell them why you’re frustrated and then discuss potential solutions to the problem. For example, if you’ve misplaced your keys, instead of getting upset, tell your kids the keys are missing and then search for them together. If they don’t turn up, take the next constructive step. Show that good emotional control and problem solving are the ways to deal with a difficult situation.
【1】What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A．Impulsive responses lead to frustration.
B．Kids’ melting down is a common phenomenon.
C．Parents should help kids make decisions appropriately.
D．Teaching kids self-control is a must for their future success.
【2】What is the parents’ best attitude towards a child’s meltdown?
A．Firm and factual.
B．Calm and tolerant.
C．Cautious and objective.
D．Annoyed and disapproving.
【3】Which of the following best explains the underlined part in paragraph 3?
A．Emotional outburst is unexpected behaviors.
B．Kids shouldn’t be responsible for their behaviors alone.
C．Temper loss won’t give the kids a position of advantage.
D．Tantrums are ineffective in interpersonal communications.
【4】What message is conveyed in the last paragraph?
A．Slow and steady wins the race.
B．Good example is the best sermon.
C．Experience is the mother of wisdom.
D．Success comes from thorough self-control.
30、What does it mean to be a hero? I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy. My hero is Mr. Wright, my chorus (合唱队) teacher.
When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really close to them, and losing them was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to ________ through. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldn't even breathe. It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I ________ into this huge hole of depression (抑郁).
________ I was battling depression, I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life. It was difficult to be ________ , but I had to try. I joined Women’s Choir. Mr. Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day, I just knew I had made the best ________ of my life.
As the year progressed, I loved chorus more and more. I began to smile again and really enjoy life.
Then one day that all changed. My friends—or those that I thought were my friends—started talking about me behind my back. I was hurt , and I sat by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could ________ him. Trying hard to ________ back tears, I told him the whole story.
When I finished, he nodded and told me, “If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth ________ your joy. ” What Mr. Wright said really ________ a chord (心弦）in my heart. He ________ cared about me and what was going on. I’ll never be able to thank him enough, because he not only saved me but has ________ every day of my life since. Any time I feel like giving up, I remember Mr. Wright's words and push forward.
I’m proud to say that I ________ my depression, and I'm now a senior. I’m still a part of chorus, and now I'm also in the best choir at my school.
Mr. Wright is a hero to everyone he meets. He cares about every single person who walks through his door, and he loves what he does more than any other teacher I've known. That’s ________ he deserves to be Educator of the Year. He deserves the ________ not just this year but every year.
I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet you, Mr. Wright. You are an ________ teacher, and I hope you realize that. You’re my hero.
【1】
A．put
B．walk
C．run
D．go
【2】
A．looked
B．broke
C．fell
D．turned
【3】
A．If
B．Although
C．Because
D．Once
【4】
A．happy
B．calm
C．smart
D．confident
【5】
A．suggestion
B．effort
C．decision
D．offer
【6】
A．trust
B．impress
C．respect
D．satisfy
【7】
A．set
B．fight
C．take
D．call
【8】
A．hiding
B．sharing
C．stealing
D．feeling
【9】
A．braked
B．struck
C．played
D．shook
【10】
A．cheerfully
B．normally
C．exactly
D．truly
【11】
A．made
B．started
C．understood
D．influenced
【12】
A．beat
B．suffered
C．developed
D．saved
【13】
A．when
B．what
C．where
D．why
【14】
A．job
B．title
C．help
D．director
【15】
A．amusing
B．aggressive
C．amazing
D．available
31、
PISA is a two-hour test that compares the performance of 15-year-olds. In the latest test, the countries with the best readers were South Korea and Finland. But students in Shanghai. China, scored the highest of all in reading, mathematics and science. The next【1】 results were in Hong Kong. Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. In all, around half a million students in more than 70 【2】took the test last year. The test has been given every three years since 2000. Last year was the first time Shanghai took part.
Mr. ANDREAS SCHLEICHER says “Asian countries 【3】 education more than other countries. They have given education a【4】. Every child, every teacher, every parent knows that education is the【5】 to success.” He says other education systems can learn from Shanghai. For example, he says education spending in the province has increased, including teacher pay and training. And administrators are putting teachers into challenging classroom situations to make them 【6】at their jobs. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says that the results 【7】 an urgent need for Americans to do more to remain 【8】 in the world economy. He points out that the United States has fallen from first to ninth place in college graduation rates because of 【9】 by other countries.
Mr Schloichor says international testing experts have investigated and confirmed（证实）the Shanghai scores. He says the PISA results are not representative of all of China. But he also says they dispute the common belief that Chinese education【10】on repetition and memorization.
32、假如你是李华，在悉尼(Sydney)游学期间你的澳大利亚朋友David招待了你，请你给他写封信，表示感谢。要点如下：
1. 简述你的悉尼之行；
2. 感谢他的招待；
3. 邀请他来北京旅游。
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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