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1、----Just a moment. I haven’t finished packing my suitcase.
---- . It’s high time we left for the airport.
A．Go ahead
B．Take it easy
C．Hurry up
D．That’s fine
2、— I have to go now because I must be ______ for class.
— What a pity! See you!
A. modest B. punctual C. desperate D. adequate
3、Had the calculations been done by hand, all practical value ______ by the time they were finished.
A．had lost
B．would lose
C．would have lost
D．should have lost
4、— Listen！There’s a strange noise over there.
—There _______ some dangerous animals , let’s run away！
A．will be
B．could have
C．will have
D．might be
5、We can’t figure out ______ quite a number of insects and birds are dying out．
A．that B．as C．why D．when
6、President Xi Jinping appeared at Saturday's state dinner hosted by the Dutch royal family in a traditional Chinese suit ,which displayed the leader's national pride and confidence in Chinese culture.
A capable B. significant
C. formal D. authentic
7、We need to master this technology immediately，______ we will fall behind．
A． but B． or C． so D． and
8、The man ________ you shook hands just now is our new English teacher.
A．with whom
B．whom
C．with which
D．which
9、Not what you say but what you do can _______ your true self and valuable qualities.
A．bring out
B．give out
C．smooth out
D．turn out
10、In our international engagement, we will uphold principles, promote justice and practice equality. , we will advance and protect the rights and interests of developing countries.
A. As a result B. In a sense
C. In particular D. By choice
11、You are hardworking and surely most of you _____ a college admission notice by the end of September this year．
A．will receive
B．will be receiving
C．will be received
D．will have received
12、The first child in the world ________ a double hand transplant has been able to fulfill his dream of swinging a baseball bat.
A. undergone B. underwent
C. to undergo D. undergoing
13、Norman Bethune is one of ________ in China, but he wasn’t Chinese — he was Canadian.
A．most famous heroes
B．the most famous heros
C．most famous heros
D．the most famous heroes
14、Most of the people ________ to the party tomorrow are famous scientists.
A. inviting B. invited C. invite D. to be invited
15、Kathryn's just phoned to say she's working _____ this evening and we needn't wait for her for dinner.
A.late B.lately C.soon D.freely
16、Believe it or not，your ship isn’t quite sunk，as there are some ways to ________ a new career even if it’s something you’ve never done before．
A．burst into B．get through
C．break into D．comb through
17、What the children in the mountain village need ______ good books.
A. is B. are
C. have D. has
18、 —Do you think you will be able to finish your writing by five o’clock today?
— ______. I’ll be busy with experiments all day.
A. Not a chance B. Not a little
C. Not to mention it D. Not a big deal
19、Building socialist harmonious society is ______ the target of building a well-off society and the scientific development concept.
A．in response to
B．in agreement with
C．in place of
D．in exchange for
20、 —Look at those clouds!
—Don’t worry． __________ it rains, we’ll still have a great time．
A. Even if B. In case
C. As though D. If only
21、Why are some people successful and others aren’t? What’s the secret of success? 【1】.
Many of Gladwell’s ideas appear in his social psychology bestseller Outliers.【2】. Gladwell thinks that this is just an excuse for not trying and if you really want to be good at something, you have to work at it. “Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good,” Gladwell writes. “It’s the thing you do that makes you good.”
Central to the book is the “10,000-hour rule”. It means that if you want to be among the best in the world, you need to practise something for 10,000 hours.【3】. For example, the Beatles played live in Hamburg more than 1,200 times between 1960 and 1964, which is more than 10,000 hours of playing time. And when Bill Gates was 13, he was given access to a high school computer, allowing him to practise computer programming for more than 10,000 hours.
【4】. Take the example of Christopher Langan, who’s mentioned in the book. He’s got an IQ of between 195 and 210 (Albert Einstein’s IQ was estimated to have been between 160 and 180). As a boy at school, Langan was able to take an exam in a foreign language he’d never studied and pass it after just skim-reading a text book for three minutes. However, Langan never graduated from university and worked in labour-intensive jobs his whole life. This proves that intelligence alone will not lead to success—you need hard work, support, finance and opportunities. Gladwell adds, “No one—not rock stars, not professional athletes, not software billionaires, and not even geniuses—ever makes it alone.”
【5】. Even after you’ve put in your 10,000 hours of practice, you still need one other key ingredient—luck. So, you could be the most amazing guitarist in the world, but unless you’re lucky enough to play in front of a record company executive who sees a way of exploiting that talent, you aren’t going to be seeing your name in lights.
A．It isn’t just a question of time and support.
B．Author Malcolm Gladwell thinks he knows.
C．That’s equal to three hours a day for 10 years.
D．Of course, many people argue that you can create your own “luck”.
E．The popular view is that some of us are born talented and others aren’t.
F．The interesting thing is that success is not closely related to intelligence.
G．Someone who’s willing to practise something for 10.000 hours is probably active.
22、 Young sunflowers turn and swing every day. New findings add to evidence that the plants are animal-like.
Harmer, a professor in the University of California at Davis’ Department of Plant Biology, carried out a series of experiments on sunflowers in the field, in pots outdoors and in indoor growth chambers.
By staking plants so that they could not move, Harmer showed that he could destroy their ability to track the sun. He also noticed that sunflowers prevented from moving were not as tough and leafy as those that were free to move. When plants were moved indoor with a settled overhead light, they continued to swing back and forth for a few days.
The indoor plants did start tracking the “sun” again when the apparent source of lighting was moved across the room. The plants could reliably track the movement and return at night when the artificial day was close to a 24-hour cycle, but not when it was closer to 30 hours.
When sunflowers track the sun, the east sides of their stems grew more rapidly than the west sides. At night, the west sides grew faster as the stem swung the other way. The team identified a number of genes that were expressed at higher levels on the sunward side of the plant during the day, or on the other side at night. A plant growth-regulating hormone, called auxin, appears to be a key driver.
The “dance” to the sun cycle obviously slows when the sunflower matures and its flowers open up. At that point, the plants stop moving during the day and settle down facing the sun in the east.
“Bees like warm flowers.” Harmer said, adding that the bees are cold-blooded, so landing on a warm flower saves them energy and perhaps feels really good.
“The morning warmth changes the flowers in a way to make them more appealing to insects, perhaps causing them to release more attractive scents earlier in the day.” he said. “We’re currently testing this idea.”
【1】Why did Harmer do the experiment on sunflowers?
A.To see how sunflowers grow up.
B.To show what sunflowers’ genes are.
C.To study why sunflowers track the sun.
D.To check if sunflowers swing in cloudy days.
【2】What does the underlined word “staking”(Par 3) probably mean in ?
A.Tracking. B.Fastening.
C.Preserving. D.Presenting.
【3】What is the result of sunflowers being stopped from moving?
A.They won’t grow well.
B.They will grow faster than usual.
C.They won’t swing back though set free.
D.They will produce a number of new genes.
【4】What would happen to the sunflowers if they became fully grown?
A.They would swing as usual.
B.They would move back and forth.
C.They would stop turning.
D.They would track the sun.
【5】Bees are fond of dancing ______________.
A.on cold sunflowers B.in the circle of flowers
C.on warm sunflowers D.on the mature sunflowers
23、In 1985. C'harlie Burrell inherited （继承）a piece of land in West Sussex, England, which is 3.500 acres. It had been in his family for more than 200 years. As it was a failing farm, he and his wife. Isabella Tree, were all set to run a traditional farm, but soon realized the costs far outweighed the profits. The land wasn't suitable for growing crops anymore.
So. in 2001, the couple decided to try something else — an experiment in “rewilding”， or restoring environments to their natural state. They reintroduced native species, including Tamworth pigs, Exmoor ponies, longhorn cattle, and deer. Then they took out all the fences and let the animals wander freely.
In the following years, the land went through an incredible change. The once neat fields were covered with bushes, creating habitats where new plant and animal species could grow.
Now it's home to many different creatures, including two rare species of bats, nightingales, peregrine falcons, white storks, and even turtle doves, whose numbers have dropped by 98 percent in the U. K. over the last few decades!
“We were living in a biological desert. Now, ecologists are blown away all the time by just the amount of life here," Isabella said. "It shows the potential that this kind of project has for changing trends of biodiversity decline.
What's more, the land is now profitable! Charlie and Isabella offer multiple services there, including walking tours, safaris, photography classes, and rewilding workshops. They also sell meat to control their large animal populations, and even allow visitors to spend a night outside in the tents they set up.
What a promising outcome! This is amazing news for conservationists and shows that our planet can be returned to its natural glory, if only we let it. Now, it's a beautiful reminder of how ecosystems can be restored by letting Mother Nature take the control.
【1】What did the couple do with the land?
A．They planted trees on it.
B．They raised animals on it.
C．They restored it to its natural state.
D．They transformed it into a traditional farm.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “blown away” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A．Amused.
B．Impressed.
C．Disappointed.
D．Confused.
【3】Which is one of the ways the couple make profits?
A．Selling tents to tourists.
B．Selling what they grow on the land.
C．Killing animals and selling the meat.
D．Drawing rare animals and selling the pictures.
【4】What can be inferred about the couple?
A．They have creative ideas.
B．They succeeded through hard labor.
C．They are too lazy to manage a farm.
D．They care more about money than the ecosystem.
24、Teaching the next generation is an effective way to change the future. A nonprofit in Israel has taken this to heart by greening schools with soilless farming. It is called Startup Roots, which is teaching students about hydroponics (水培), and as a result, they are learning nutrition and science.
“Many children think that vegetables come from the grocery store. They have no concept of the chain behind it. So we try to connect kids with the source of their food,” said Robin Katz, founder of this organization. Katz started it in 2014 realizing that many children have no access to fresh, healthy and affordable produce. She was drawn to hydroponics because this system uses 90 percent less water and grows more plants per meter than traditional farming.
Their first project created a soilless farm using just 100 square meters of a school. They started out by growing 14 plants per meter. The students were excited to see results in just 30 days and were soon able to produce 1500 vegetables per month!
Working with science teachers, the organization guides students to learn science and nutrition. In addition, it has brought in nutritionists to teach the effect that food choices have on health. It soon improved their methods by fixing vertical farming systems. Since then, their production has improved greatly, resulting in the production of 120 plants per meter.
In order to educate the general population, the organization is also working to create an interactive urban agriculture exhibit, which is transforming students by turning them into interactive learners. More youth have become so fascinated by the process, they are eagerly researching plant seeds and are growing plants.
“There is no greater pleasure than to watch students grow by growing,” said Katz. Aside from producing organic vegetables in schools, the organization is planting roots in this young generation, inspiring them to lead healthier and more environmentally-friendly lives.
【1】Why did Robin Katz show interest in hydroponics?
A．It took less land than traditional farming.
B．It caused no damage to the environment.
C．It was easy to produce good vegetables.
D．It saved water and had a higher yield.
【2】What can we learn about the first soilless farm?
A．It produced 120 plants per meter.
B．It relied on vertical farming systems.
C．It produced vegetables in a month.
D．It was designed by science teachers.
【3】What is the final influence of the new farming system?
A．Students will grow better plants.
B．Students will change their lifestyle.
C．Students will protect environment.
D．Students will eat organic vegetables.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Inspiring Future Hydroponic Farming
B．A Soilless Farm on Exhibition
C．Researching Plant Seeds in Future
D．Helping Students Grow Better
25、I knew I was not supposed to be quite so excited at Christmas. I was too_________ for that. At age eleven, the eldest and my mom’s “grown up” girl, I had to keep my calm. I was in middle school after all. But every chance I got, when I was_________, I checked each present under the tree. I read every tag and_________ every package, guessing at the contents within. I had examined each gift so often that I could tell which present went to which person _________ looking at the tags.
It had been a(n)_________ year for my family. Whenever my mom looked over at the tree and scattered presents, she would sigh and warn us, “There won’t be as much for Christmas this year. Try not to be disappointed. “ Christmas had_________ been a time for my parents to spoil(宠爱)us. In years past, the presents would occupy the living room. I had heard the phrase “giving is better than receiving”, but getting presents was the whole_________! It was the reason I couldn’t go to sleep on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas morning, we eagerly waited in the hallway until Dad told us everything was ready. We rushed into the living room and had to wait and_________ while other family members opened their presents, but as the time passed we lost our_________.
“Here’s another one for you,” said Mom as she handed me a package. I looked at it, __________. Having spent so much time examining the presents before Christmas, I__________ this one. It was for my mom!
It was a blow dryer. __________ this may seem only a simple gift, to me it was so much more. But, in my world, where receiving was more important than giving, mom’s act of selflessness was difficult to__________. I thought in disbelief about how much my mom must love me to do that. I have always remembered that Christmas with affection. As an adult with children, I can now see my mom was finding an even greater__________ in her Christmas because giving truly is better than receiving. To me, mom’s simple act__________ the world.
【1】
A．busy
B．shy
C．old
D．simple
【2】
A．alone
B．bored
C．curious
D．energetic
【3】
A．tore
B．felt
C．smelt
D．wrapped
【4】
A．except
B．without
C．beyond
D．against
【5】
A．golden
B．ordinary
C．tough
D．peaceful
【6】
A．traditionally
B．gradually
C．additionally
D．confidentially
【7】
A．plan
B．point
C．process
D．picture
【8】
A．watch
B．scream
C．complain
D．laugh
【9】
A．self-doubt
B．self-confidence
C．self-control
D．self-support
【10】
A．disappointed
B．embarrassed
C．stressed
D．confused
【11】
A．adored
B．recognized
C．ignored
D．claimed
【12】
A．If
B．Since
C．Unless
D．While
【13】
A．obtain
B．perform
C．understand
D．confirm
【14】
A．joy
B．challenge
C．influence
D．role
【15】
A．meant
B．saved
C．helped
D．surprised
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.
The enduring power of print for learning in a digital world
Today's students see themselves as digital natives, the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. Given this trend, it might be assumed that students' familiarity and preference for technology translates into better learning outcomes. But more and more studies show that it’s not always the case. So, there are some lessons that can be conveyed to us about print’s place in an increasingly digital world.
We all read for many reasons. Sometimes we're looking for an answer to a very specific question. Other times, we want to browse a newspaper for today’s headlines. As we’re about to pick up an article or text in a printed or digital format, we should keep in mind why we're reading. There’s likely to be a difference in which medium works best for which purpose.
One of the most consistent findings of the studies is that, for some tasks, medium doesn't seem to matter. If all students are being asked to do is to understand and remember the big idea or gist of what they’re reading, there’s no benefit in selecting one medium over another. But when the reading assignment demands more engagement or deeper comprehension, students may be better off reading print. Teachers could make students aware that their ability to comprehend the assignment may be influenced by the medium they choose. This awareness could lessen the difference in students’ judgments of their performance compared with how they actually performed.
In another experiment, researchers were able to create meaningful records of college students based on the way they read and comprehended from printed and digital texts. Among those records, it was found that a select group of undergraduates who actually comprehended better when they moved from print to digital. But they actually read slower when the text was on the computer than when it was in a book. Using this select group as a model, students could possibly be taught or directed to fight the tendency to glide through online texts.
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