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1、The Harry Potter books are quite popular, they are in great_______ in the city.
A. quantity B. progress
C. demand D. production
2、Letterboxes are much more __________ in the UK than in the US, where most people have a mailbox instead.
A．common
B．normal
C．ordinary
D．usual
3、--- Shall I open the window to let some fresh air in?
--- No, _____
A．I’d rather not
B．I’d rather you not
C．I’d rather you didn’t
D．I’d like not to
4、 Could I speak to ____ is in charge of International Sales, please?
A. anyone B. someone C. whoever D. no matter who
5、He is so stubborn that once he makes up his mind, nothing can change it; ________, it’s no use arguing with him.
A. therefore B. however C. besides D. so
6、I prefer to play outdoors rather than ________ computer games in the room.
A．play
B．to play
C．playing
D．plays
7、He's very active for a man ________ 80.
A. arriving B. approaching
C. avoiding D admitting
8、The distinguished scientist gave the students a wonderful speech, ________ global warming at least three times in it.
A．referring
B．referred
C．referring to
D．referred to
9、One of the ____ moments in my life was when I conquered my fear and stood on the stage making a speech to hundreds of people.
A. inventive B. distorted
C. moral D. significant
10、He told me to keep my health code at hand, and then________would be easier to get into the school.
A．it
B．all
C．this
D．which
11、If a caller claiming to be a colleague asks you for personal data, dial the number on this card to ______________ the statements．
A.check out B.check with C.check in D.check off
12、Now we can’t do without the Internet. But no one could imagine the part it _____ in our daily life 20 years ago.
A. was to play B. had played
C. played D. plays
13、Don’t ________ more work than you can do, or you will ________.
A. take over; break in B. take on; break down
C. take over; break off D. take on; break in
14、We need________ to have a good command of English as a medical student needs ________a doctor.
A．as long and tough a training, to become
B．as long and tough a training, becoming
C．as a long and tough training, to become
D．as a long and tough training, becoming
15、Jenny narrowly missed the flight oversleeping in the morning.
A.as for B.up to C.due to D.but for
16、—Let's__________ to the movie!
—I am sorry, I must__________ my homework first.
A．going; do
B．go; doing
C．go; do
D．going; doing
17、The poor boy blind at the age of three.
A. turned B. became
C. went D. grew
18、____________ with a difficult situation, the Chinese government is taking immediate measures to control the prices, which have been growing too quickly.
A. To face B. Having faced
C. Faced D. Facing
19、 I hear they’ve promoted Tom, but he didn’t mention _____ when we talked on the phone.
A．to promote
B．having been promoted
C．having promoted
D．to be promoted
20、______ clear goals, we become stuck in daily routines until we become slaves of them.
A．On top of
B．In the silence of
C．On account of
D．In the absence of
21、Proper measures should be taken immediately to our historic and cultural heritage.
A. prepare B. preserve
C. defend D. detect
22、It was the middle of the night _____ my father woke me up and told me to watch the football game.
A.that B.as C.while D.when
23、Pan Jianwei has become a famous scientist. When he was a child, he liked to_________ how things worked.
A．set out
B．find out
C．leave out
D．bring out
24、It still remains a mystery why some people are certain flower fragrance while others are not.
A．allergic to
B．accustomed to
C．addicted to
D．appealing to
25、If your parents couldn’t _________ to send you to college, you may ask our national Hope Project for help.
A．afford
B．offer
C．give
D．be able
26、Wonder Plates
A unique, personalised gift!
Wonder Plates offers you a unique gift opportunity- a personalised ceramic(陶瓷的）plate! Each plate contains a special message from you to your best friend or loved one. All you have to do is follow these three steps:
Step 1
On an A4 sheet of paper write a personal message. Write it exactly as you want it to appear on the plate. We recommend a typewritten printout. The message should not be more than 50 words.
Step 2
Select one of our 10 plate colour options and a design from one of our 12 design patterns.
Step 3
Sign the attached form, enclose your personal message, and send these to us together with your payment. Please send only money orders or cheques. Do not send cash.
Charges
The charge for a standard-sized plate is $ 20 regardless of the colour you choose. A fixed charge of $100 per plate for the design and printing of the message is also payable. For orders of two to four plates, customers may get a 15% discount. For orders of five to ten plates, the cost of per plate is reduced to $12 and the design and printing of the message is just $75 per plate.
Delivery
Once we receive your order and payment your plate(s) will be sent via regular mail. Delivery can be expected within 14 business days. If you require a faster delivery time, please fill in the Urgent Form and send an additional $30 (guaranteed 3-day delivery). We guarantee your satisfaction, but if for some reason you are not satisfied with our product or service, please fill in the Consumer Feedback Form and send it to our Customer Service department. Alternatively, you may call one of our friendly Customer Service Officers at 122523.
【1】What are you expected to do if you want such a plate?
A．Pay in the form of cheques or cash.
B．Type your message and send it by e-mail.
C．Choose your favorite colour from 12 options.
D．Write at most 50 words on an A4 sheet of paper.
【2】How much should you pay for six ceramic plates?
A．$480.
B．$522.
C．$612.
D．$720.
【3】What can be learned about the faster delivery?
A．You need to call 122523.
B．You should pay an extra fee of $14.
C．You have to buy two or more plates.
D．You can receive your order within 3 days.
27、 From San Francisco, Las Vegas is about 600 miles away and can easily be reached by taking a plane or traveling by bus or car. There’s no direct train service between cities, but travelers in search of a fun road trip have the choice of taking a few scenic detours (弯路).
The Best Time to Travel to Las Vegas
With summer temperatures frequently exceeding (超过) 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), you won’t find too many people visiting this desert city between the months of June and August. Wintertime is actually considered high season, since this is when travelers from around the U.S. usually come to escape the colder temperatures in other parts of the country. Hotels are usually booked up. For the best weather and the smallest number of crowds, a visit during the spring or fall months is ideal.
The Most Scenic Route to Las Vegas
The scenic route to Las Vegas will add a few hours to your trip, but it’s a lot more entertaining and you can see some beautiful landscapes along the way. Your choices are to move north to Lake Tahoe, which will add about three hours of driving to your trip, or go through Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks, which will add about four to six hours of driving. If you’re taking the scenic route, you may consider camping overnight.
What to Do in Las Vegas
You don’t have to be the gambling (赌博) type to have a good time in Las Vegas. The city offers plenty to entertain travelers of all kinds, from headlining shows from world-class performers, to beat-pumping nightclubs and family-friendly attractions like the thrill rides at Stratosphere Tower.
【1】If you want the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Las Vegas, which kind of transportation is best?
A.Take a bus there. B.Fly there. C.Drive a car. D.Go there by train.
【2】To experience a good time in Las Vegas, you should ________.
A.visit the city in summer
B.book the hotel in advance in high season
C.go outside when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit
D.consider camping overnight in the city if the hotels are full
【3】Which activity is most suitable for families?
A.Gambling.
B.Beat-pumping nightclubs.
C.The thrill rides at Stratosphere Tower.
D.Headlining shows from world-class performers.
28、Many adults rely on caffeine to get them through the day. But that’s the last thing kids need, according to the governments of England and South Korea.
England woke up to the news that the government is preparing to ban the sale of energy drinks like Red Bull to children.
The ban only applies to England, but Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can all follow suit if their administrations wish. In March, several major supermarket chains announced they would ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16. Meanwhile, South Korea announced plans to ban the sale of coffee in schools by September 14.
The first reason for the ban is the high level of caffeine in the energy drinks, which has been linked to health problems for children, including head and stomach aches, as well as sleep problems.
A 250ml can of Red Bull contains about 80mg of caffeine, roughly the same as a similarly sized cup of coffee, but three times the level of CocaCola.Monster Energy, which is often sold in larger cans of 500ml, contains 160mg of caffeine.
Energy drinks often also have higher levels of sugar than soft drinks.Sugared energy drinks have 60% more calories and 65% more sugar than normal soft drinks and sugar is one of the largest causes of obesity.
British national official for education, Darren Northcott, described the drinks as “legal highs” that helped to fuel bad behavior in schools.
In addition to limiting kids’ access to caffeine and energy drinks, the South Korean government has also banned TV commercials for fast food, sugary snacks and highcaffeine beverages during times when most children’ s programs air.
South Koreans drink an average of 181 cups of coffee a year, by far the most in Asia.That is more than the 151 consumed per person in the UK but less than the average of 266 cups in the US.
【1】Which part of the UK will be the first to ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16?
A．England.
B．Scotland.
C．Wales.
D．Northern Ireland.
【2】What is the relationship between Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5?
A．Paragraph 5 provides numbers for Paragraph 4.
B．They are parallel.
C．Paragraph 4 presents an argument.
D．Paragraph 4 provides reasons for Paragraph 5.
【3】What does the underlined word “fuel” in Paragraph 7 mean?
A．Reduce.
B．Settle.
C．Encourage.
D．Ignore.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．Caffeine in Energy Drinks
B．Reasons for the Ban on the Sale of Energy Drinks
C．Coffee Sales in the UK and South Korea
D．England and South Korea Ban Caffeine for Kids
29、When I was two years old, I was diagnosed with a sensorineural (感觉神经) hearing loss. My mother cried when she found out—she wanted her son to be happy and able to experience everything life had to offer. I went to a special playgroup twice a week where a nurse discovered I had taught myself to read. I then attended a school for the deaf from age three to six.
I remember looking around the room there. People talked and signed to each other. I had a best friend and I did very well in class. But I told my mother that I wanted to go to the regular school with hearing people, because I felt more like a hearing person than a hearing-impaired (听力受损) one. I didn’t even use sign language! I lip-read and listened with my hearing aids. After visiting a public school for a day, my mother agreed to let me go. Needless to say, I have functioned very well.
Many people don’t even know I am hearing-impaired until they see my hearing aids. My girlfriend often forgets that I have any problem, and I feel fortunate that she does not look down upon people like me. The only problem I have with this hearing loss is that some people discriminate against me. The fact is that I am just as normal as anyone else. The only differences are that others need to speak up, and I have some help from my hearing aids.
The next time you see hearing-impaired people, don’t feel sorry for them—that just gives them an excuse to victimize themselves and hurt their own potential. Instead, encourage them and tell them that a handicap（缺陷）only hurts a person if he or she lets it.
【1】Which is TRUE about the author when he was 5?
A. He was diagnosed with hearing loss.
B. He stayed at home with his mother.
C. He attended a school for the deaf.
D. He went to a special playgroup.
【2】Why did the author want to attend the regular school？
A. He had few friends at the school.
B. He even didn’t know sign language.
C. He found it hard to fit in with his classmates.
D. He didn’t believe his handicap was a big problem.
【3】What was the author’s problem at the regular school?
A. He couldn’t catch up with others.
B. Some people looked down upon him.
C. His girlfriend discriminated against him.
D. He performed poorly with hearing aids.
【4】What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean?
A. The disabled should regard themselves as normal.
B. If a person is handicapped, he will hurt himself.
C. A normal person shouldn’t hurt the handicapped.
D. A disabled person should be well treated.
30、I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a _______ is my mother’s favourite.
I was only two when the _______ occurred. We had just arrived home from a trip. Mom lifted me out of the car and _______ to speak to the driver. I took advantage of my brief _______ to dash across the lawn (草坪)—and hit a large maple tree! I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and _______ on my backside. Mom _______ me to start crying, but I just sat there for a minute. Then I _______ myself up and kept right on going. Mom always adds here that, as many times as I _______ across the lawn after that, I never again _______ into that tree.
Mom loves to use this story as an ________. It reminds her that children don’t enter life afraid to take risks or unwilling to ________ again when they fall down. She never wanted me to lose that ________ as I grew older. When I made my major life decisions, I was still that little girl tearing fullspeed across the lawn. I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents’ home to look for a ________. Through years of ________, I have become a respected teacher in a school serving highneed students.
We are almost certain to get ________ at some point during the process of achieving our goal. When that happens, don’t sit in the grass and cry. Just get up and keep on going. It will all be worth it in the end.
【1】
A．trip
B．race
C．tree
D．driver
【2】
A．incident
B．change
C．illness
D．problem
【3】
A．feared
B．refused
C．forgot
D．turned
【4】
A．delay
B．absence
C．freedom
D．rest
【5】
A．landed
B．slept
C．laughed
D．wept
【6】
A．promised
B．encouraged
C．allowed
D．expected
【7】
A．woke
B．picked
C．warmed
D．gave
【8】
A．drove
B．lived
C．stood
D．ran
【9】
A．crashed
B．broke
C．climbed
D．looked
【10】
A．answer
B．example
C．excuse
D．order
【11】
A．ask
B．share
C．learn
D．try
【12】
A．honesty
B．toughness
C．kindness
D．curiosity
【13】
A．job
B．friend
C．fortune
D．house
【14】
A．memories
B．efforts
C．research
D．experience
【15】
A．mixed up
B．fed up
C．knocked down
D．settled down
31、依据课文内容，在空格里填入适当的词（每空1词）或依据所给词填入其正确形式（不超过3个词）
(1) Exploring space has already 【1】in the fight against world hunger. It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth. A number of the satellites 【2】 data on land and weather patterns. Then the data 【3】 (transmit) to scientists on Earth. After careful 【4】, the scientists can provide useful 【5】 and advice for farmers. As a result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth’s increasing population.
(2) To the public, he was seen as a slightly 【6】 but kind and funny man. He had a thick moustache and long white hair, which sometimes stood on end 【7】he had just received an electric shock. Although he was a 【8】, he sometimes forgot things, like his friends’ birthdays. But 【9】 his peculiarities, he was loved by his friends and neighbours. There is even a story about how he helped a little girl who knocked on his door and asked for help with her homework. In fact, Einstein often 【10】 people on the street who would stop him and ask him to help explain things.
32、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.
Surfer Guys to the Rescue
Past the Breakers, about 50 feet from shore, two brothers were fighting for their lives. They had been swept out to sea in a wild current, their mouth barely able to stay above water. Thick fog made it difficult for beachgoers to see the guys, but the screams were unmistakable. And every second counted. The brothers, ages 15 and 20, were wearing shorts and T-shirts, unsuitable for a November day, let alone the 50-degree water. Keven Harder, a supervising ranger, told the North Coast Journal that swimming in such a temperature “takes the fight right out of you.”
Luckily, four surfers in wet suits were nearby. Narayan Weibel, Spenser Straton, and Sdrian York, all 16, along with Taj, 15, were on their surfing boards riding up and down the coast on five-foot waves when they heard the cries. They turned and saw two bobbing heads and four flailing arms.
“We looked at each other and knew these guys were about to drown,” Weibel told the Washington Post.
Weibel, Stratton, and Ortize-Beck paddled toward the distressed swimmers while York headed to shore to alert someone to call 911. He then dived back in to help his friends.
As the surfers drew close, the brothers were struggling. “It was pretty stressful, but there wasn’t any time to think about it, and that helped me keep cool,” Ortiz-Beck says.
Ortiz-Beck pulled up alongside the younger brother. Grabbing him under his arms, he lifted him onto his board. Stratton and Weibel, meanwhile, were straining to help the older brother. He was large, 250 to 300 pounds and he was panicked!
York arrived in time to help get the older brother atop the second board. The surfers then paddled several minutes through the water to the medical help waiting onshore. The brothers were scared but fine.
“When we get a call like this, it’s usually too late by the time we get there,” says Dillon, a first-aider. “I can’t say enough about what these guys did. They were willing and prepared to risk their lives.”
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