1、He is ___________ a good teacher ______ all of us love and respect.
A. so; that B. such; that
C. so; as D. such; as
2、________ remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention.
A.Which
B.Who
C.That
D.What
3、_______ one of you breaks the window will have to pay for it.
A.Whatever
B.Whichever
C.Whoever
D.However
4、It was in the lab ______ was taken charge of by the Professor ______ they did the experiment.
A. that; where B. which; that
C. what; that D. which; where
5、People were moved by the clear, logical ______ of her arguments.
A.documentary
B.responsibility
C.presentation
D.embarrassment
6、I found the homework was not so heavy as ______ I ______ to get in my old school.
A. that; was used B. what; used C. which; used D. that; used
7、________to achieving a big, seemingly impossible goal reconnects us to a burning passion.
A.Being committed
B.Committed
C.Committing
D.To commit
8、He is widely ______ to be the best football player in the world.
A.acknowledged
B.allowed
C.concluded
D.permitted
9、Do you know ________.
A.how many populations there are in the world
B.how much population there is in the world
C.how many the population of the world is
D.what the population of the world is
10、_______ an important decision more on emotion than on reason, you will regret it sooner or later.
A.Based B.Basing C.To base D.Having based
11、The park was large, by a fence and shaded by all trees.
A. surrounding B. surrounded
C. was surrounded D. to be surrounded
12、Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still ________the traditional festivals.
A.settle
B.postpone
C.observe
D.support
13、________ many top US secrets, Julian Assange, founder of the wikileaks, was the most unwelcome person in the country.
A.Revealed
B.To reveal
C.Having revealed
D.Being revealed
14、Some languages, _________ French, Italian and Spanish, come from Latin.
A.except B.such as C.for example D.that is
15、It is reported that more than one new house________ at present in the disaster area.
A.has been built
B.have been built
C.is being built
D.are being built
16、—Mary, could you please tell me ________?
—I have no idea. She has been sad like this for a while.
A.what Linda happened
B.why Linda unhappy
C.what happened to Linda
D.why was Linda unhappy
17、You should be _________ for every word you have said in court.
A.responsible
B.thankful
C.known
D.confident
18、She has turned down several invitations to star at shows in order to _______ her studies.
A.settle for B.concentrate on C.burn up D.turn up
19、As a result of destroying the forests, a large of desert covered the land.
A. number, has B. quantity, has
C. number, have D. quantity, have
20、The situation in the country is ________, yet we are still concerned about its future.
A. coming up B. drying up
C. breaking up D. picking up
21、—John, look at the time. _____ you play the piano at such a late hour?
—Oh, sorry.
A. Must B. Can C. May D. Shall
22、—This book by Tony Garrison is of great use for our course.
—But I think this latest one is________worth reading.
A. better B. more
C. most D. very
23、Time passed quickly and three months went by _______ we knew it.
A.until
B.till
C.before
D.when
24、We are living in an age ________ online shopping is part of our daily life.
A.that
B.when
C.where
D.which
25、We all know that _____ carefully dealt with, the situation will get worse.
A.once B.when
C.if D.unless
26、How to learn a language in just weeks
When you want to study abroad, you need to learn the language; otherwise you will miss out on the best part! 【1】 Therefore, I want to give you some tips how to learn a language in just weeks, and have fun while doing it.
Free Podcasts(播客)
Search for free language podcasts and listen to them wherever you go, in the car, bus, while you exercise, do dishes and in bed before you are going to sleep. 【2】 Instead, just get used to the pronunciation and try to remember the words without any pressure.
KISS-Keep it Simple, Stupid
【3】 Yeah, that’s right - no grammar!!! Always remember, when a foreigner comes up to you and asks you something like: Where find toilet I? You will still understand what he or she means, right? Grammar does matters, but it is more important that people will understand the basic meaning of what you are saying than perfect grammar use, don’t you agree?
【4】
Make a list of 150 very important words and expressions that are essential for everyday communication. Write them on flash cards and put them into categories, such as: which expressions can I use on the road, at home, in class, with friends, etc. 【5】 I always put some in the kitchen and bathroom over the sink and read them, while I was doing dishes or brushing my teeth.
I hope these tips on how to learn a language in just weeks in an interesting, interactive and practical way were helpful to you.
A.Focus on important words.
B.You don’t have to memorize it.
C.Use the language for everyday communication.
D.But studying vocabulary lists and grammar rules are boring.
E.Try not to focus too much on grammar rules, pronunciation and exceptions.
F.You can also write these words on sticky notes and put them up all over your room.
G.But you can speak the language whenever possible and try not to be afraid of mistakes.
27、The companies below offer student accommodation(住宿) all around London, no matter what university you are attending. And they limit the complications (复杂) that other rental companies can have (such as paying for heat and hot water, paying your rent yearly and so on).
CRM Students has 12 different properties (房产) to choose from in London with various size choices depending on your budget and requirements. Prices start from £ 140 per week.
International Students House is unique because they offer twin, triple and quad rooms, which means they are cheaper per week than others. Of course, you will be sharing your bedroom with up to three other people. Prices start from £ 78.4 per week.
Prodigy Living has several properties in London (most of which have just been decorated) and offers en-suite (套房) rooms in flats and one-bedroom flats. Prices start from £ 209 per week.
Scape Living has properties in Greenwich, Surrey and Shoreditch, with the latter two being new apartments as of 2015, which means they will be in pretty good condition. Prices start from £ 185 per week.
Unite Students offers student accommodation in various areas of London, from en-suite rooms to two-bedroom flats, with lots of sharing choices available. Prices start from £169 per week.
These student housing associations are the best I found on the Internet for cheap student accommodation in London; however, I am aware that new ones are appearing every day. For a full list of associations like these (but most are more expensive than those listed above), I recommend checking out UCL’s alternative accommodation page.
Note: Most rooms require a small deposit (押金), which is typically the same value as your weekly rental price ( for example, £ 200 per week =£ 200 deposit before you move in).
【1】Why does the author recommend the companies above?
A.Because they offer all kinds of student accommodation.
B.Because they allow students to pay the rent weekly.
C.Because they mainly provide one-bedroom flats.
D.Because they avoid the need for students to pay extra for facilities (设施) in the room.
【2】The rent of the houses that International Students House offers is cheaper than others because _________.
A.students have to share the bedrooms with others
B.students needn’t pay for heat and water
C.most of the houses have just been decorated
D.students don’t have the right to choose the room size
【3】How much will you pay if you want to rent a new apartment?
A.At least £140 per week.
B.At least £ 78.40 per week.
C.At least £195 per week.
D.At least £ 185 per week.
28、While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, people tend to forget about lakes, which can be as equally beautiful a travel destination as beach holidays. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus.
1). Lake Van
Lake Van is the must-visit of all lakes on this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there. It's situated at 5,380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
2) .Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in Ardahan Province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake in Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not harsh, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
3). Lake Paravani
Lake Paravani is located in the south of Georgia. This time, the elevation(海拔)gets a little higher, as this lake is located at 6,801ft above sea level. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing.
4). Lake Seven
Lake Seven is situated in the central part of Armenia, in Gegharkunik Province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located at 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various kinds of accommodation such as resorts and hotels, with plenty of activities to take part in, such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. Meanwhile, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery(修道院), and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
【1】If you go to Lake Cildir in early December, you________.
A.can't find comfortable accommodation because of the cold weather
B.can try lots of outdoor activities such as windsurfing and swimming
C.should take some medicine for altitude sickness
D.can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing
【2】What is the most distinctive (独特的) feature of Lake Paravani?
A.It is the second largest freshwater lake in Eastern Turkey.
B.It is a volcanic lake at a very high altitude.
C.It is the largest lake in Turkey.
D.It is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus.
【3】Which of the following statements is NOT true about Lake Seven?
A.It is the largest lake in Armenia.
B.It is situated in the central part of Armenia.
C.It is located at 6,801ft above sea level.
D.The famous Sevanavank Monastery is near the lake.
29、 Here are 5 actions you can take to make a difference to our environment.
1. Use fewer napkins.
The next time you’re eating, don’t take a bunch of napkins when you need only one. If every American used an average of one less napkin every day, it would prevent the use of more than a billion pounds of napkins — enough to fill the Empire State Building — from ending up in landfills. Use fewer napkins, and you’ll cut down on waste.
2. Think before flushing.
Don’t flush wastefully. By avoiding just one flush a day, you could save about 4.5 gallons of water. That’s as much water as the average person in Africa uses to bathe, drink, clean, and cook for an entire day.
3. Avoid wasting food.
Eat Thanksgiving leftover-Don’t let them spoil. If every US household reduced food waste by the weight of.one slice of bread, the money saved would be enough to pay for three meals a day for a year for every homeless child in the U.S.
4. Kick off the shoes
Leave your shoes at the door when you come into your home. Unwanted fertilizers, lead, and poisonous cleaners found on outdoor surfaces can hitch a ride on your shoes and track through your house.
5. Save energy
When you go out, try to use public transport. If you close the bathroom door when you take a bath, you will keep the room warmer, Your bath water’s heat stays trapped in the bathroom. The water also stays hotter and longer, so you don’t need to add more hot water. Save energy: Close the door.
【1】Suppose you and your parents all reduce one flush a day, how much water will be saved?
A.About 9 gallons of water. B.About 14 gallons of water.
C.About 16 gallons of water. D.About 11 gallons of water.
【2】What do the underlined words “hitch a ride” mean in the passage?
A.Be stuck. B.Ride on you. C.Follow you. D.Visit you.
【3】What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.Save energy can help to save money.
B.Wasting is shameful.
C.One can use some ways to protect the environment.
D.You may make a bigger difference than others.
30、For a much-needed break I am recently staying with relatives, and in their living room sits a piano. I think it is my favorite _______. As a child I started learning it, but when I started my middle school, I was forced to _______so that I could concentrate more on my studies.
It is one of my biggest _______to stop practicing the piano when I recall it sadly today. During the following years, I kept telling my piano teacher that I would _______. However, I didn’t keep my promise. I was _______with my study and gradually lost touch with my teacher. Some years later, my teacher died. I was very sad because I _______such a good teacher. She was a very warm and gentle person. It hurts me to think she may have been _______that I never returned. I haven’t taken lessons since then but to be honest, I _______ to. Sitting at the piano, I couldn’t help recalling many _______— times of my practicing at home and playing before my teacher and one time my teacher ________me after I played entire pieces of music wrong in front of her colleagues. I was so __________that I could hardly say anything. But her ________helped ease(缓解)my shame. These memories, ________good or bad, never caused my ________for playing the piano again.
This thought then led me to think that ________is like music. We all try to play different ________in the instrument in our life. Sometimes the pitch(音高) is ________when we play it well, but sometimes we are out of tunes(曲调). However, we all continue to create our own ________style of music. No matter what style our music is, it is ________that we sing the songs of joy, quiet and love. Though I may never make it back to piano lessons, it doesn’t ________ that I’ve stopped making music.
【1】
A.instrument
B.performance
C.room
D.stage
【2】
A.move on
B.give away
C.turn up
D.give up
【3】
A.successes
B.regrets
C.decisions
D.hobbies
【4】
A.play
B.leave
C.return
D.graduate
【5】
A.busy
B.angry
C.satisfied
D.patient
【6】
A.had
B.lost
C.met
D.valued
【7】
A.astonished
B.glad
C.disappointed
D.amazed
【8】
A.decided
B.needed
C.liked
D.wanted
【9】
A.memories
B.expressions
C.words
D.dreams
【10】
A.respected
B.punished
C.instructed
D.hurt
【11】
A.frightened
B.embarrassed
C.moved
D.excited
【12】
A.happiness
B.satisfaction
C.comfort
D.sigh
【13】
A.instead
B.meanwhile
C.therefore
D.however
【14】
A.hope
B.courage
C.feeling
D.effort
【15】
A.life
B.learning
C.enjoyment
D.attitude
【16】
A.sports
B.roles
C.cards
D.games
【17】
A.hard
B.surprising
C.wonderful
D.complex
【18】
A.unique
B.boring
C.common
D.similar
【19】
A.necessary
B.important
C.possible
D.strange
【20】
A.appear
B.matter
C.report
D.mean
31、课文填空
Which theme park would you like to visit? There are 【1】 kinds of theme parks. 【2】 and whatever you like, there is a theme park for you! ... With all these 【3】, no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.
32、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
Gramma Goodie visits her grandsons every Sunday afternoon. Every visit starts the same. First she rings the doorbell.Then Chris jumps down the stairs.Jamie runs to open the door. And every time,Gramma Goodie has gifts.But the kids never know what she’ll bring.
Sometimes it’s something you need,like socks or underwear. Sometimes it’s movie tickets or a giant teddy bear.It could be a kite or a stuffed (填充的) baby kangaroo. It could be a lollipop (棒棒糖) that turns your tongue blue.
Well, one Sunday, Gramma rang the doorbell. Chris hurried down the stairs. And Jamie opened the door.
“Hello, my darlings,” Gramma Goodie said with a smile. “Look what I have for you.” She pulled out a pack of cards, and they played “Go fish” all afternoon. At the end of the day, Gramma gave the kids kisses. Then she said her good-byes.
As she drove away,Chris and Jamie heard their parents talking. They said that Gramma Goodie’s birthday was next Sunday. They were going to plan a special dinner and bake a delicious cake for her birthday surprise.
“Gramma Goodie has a birthday?” they thought. Both were a little puzzled.Grown-ups have birthdays? Who in the world knew?
“Well, we have to get her a gift,” Jamie said.
“But what?” asked Chris. “Gramma Goodie has almost EVERYTHING!”
Jamie thought about scarves and flowers. But Gramma had plenty of scarves and a huge rose garden. Chris thought about books, pillows and photo albums. A diary? She had one.An umbrella? She had that too. A radio? There is one in her kitchen. Oh, what would Chris and Jamie do? They spent all week thinking.
On Sunday, the doorbell rang.
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“What’s this?” asked Gramma Goodie.
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