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1、________is the power of global warming that the climate goes from one extreme to the other.
A．Such
B．This
C．That
D．So
2、Swimming is good for teenagers, ________ some experts say will help them to stimulate their potential and promote their brain development.
A．which
B．why
C．Whom
D．what
3、She is quite________to office work. You had better offer her some suggestions when necessary.
A. familiar B. similar
C. fresh D. sensitive
4、—When will this be settled?
— A working party has been set up to ________ the problem.
A．look through
B．look up
C．look for
D．look into
5、For breakfast Lisa only drinks juice from fresh fruit ______ on their own farm.
A．being grown
B．grown
C．to be grown
D．to grow
6、______ the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong, Linda is more independent now.
A. Spending B. Spent
C. To spend D. Having spent
7、Tom was so angry____ he heard his friend betrayed him____ he tore the letter into two immediately.
A．that; when
B．that; that
C．when; what
D．when; that
8、Some believe that China faces similar problems as devices meant to fight crime _______ to invade privacy.
A. beginning B. begun C. begin D. had begun
9、The color of red, _____meaning is good luck and happiness, is important in Chinese culture.
A. why B. which C. where D. whose
10、Tom is ______ fantastic musician. I’m absolutely certain that his next concert will be ______ success.
A. the , a B. the , 不填 C. a , a D. a , 不填
11、_____ its role in social education, the Palace Museum is quitting its admission fee for special groups on certain
dates.
A. Fulfill B. Having fulfilled
C. To fulfill D. Fulfilled
12、--- Where will you start your work after graduation?
--- Mum, it’s not been decided yet. I ______ continue my study for a higher degree.
A. need B. must
C. would D. might
13、—Have you ever been to Mount Wuyi? —Yes. It is one of the most famous ________in Fujian.
A．attractions
B．expressions
C．instructions
D．attentions
14、It’s unwise to leave________ can be life’s most important decision—future career—entirely to luck.
A．which
B．that
C．what
D．how
15、－You know, people have different opinions about the construction of the project.
－We welcome any comments from them, favorable or _______.
A. so B. otherwise
C. else D. rather
16、Our company is seeking for a manager, especially ________ with creativity and imagination.
A. the one B. each
C. one D. that
17、I needn’t have been in that hurry. The flight to Chongqing ______ due to the foggy weather.
A. has cancelled B. was cancelled
C. will be cancelling D. had cancelled
18、—Michelle, have you got your admission to the Pennsylvania State University as a state-financed student?
—I hope so, but I’m not so lucky. I have to ______ my pocket to pay for my further study.
A.turn to B.dip into C.refer to D.see to
19、The expert points out the phenomenon that cream goes bad faster than butter______ its structure rather than its chemical composition.
A. lives up to B. gets down to
C. comes down to D. stands up to
20、— Why didn’t you try to finish the composition?
— I tried to, but ________ I could, the bell ran announcing the end of the examination.
A.until B.when
C.after D.before
21、 Over the southern hemisphere’s summer, mercifully now at an end, Australia burned under a pitiless sun. Bush fires down the continent’s eastern part consumed 46 acres of countryside, destroying homes, taking lives and driving rare animals towards extinction. To many Australians, the satellite pictures showing huge amounts of smoke drifting off to the east over the Great Barrier Reef seemed a threat to life in an age of man-made warming.
It turns out that high temperatures were doing great damage under the water as well. This month comes news that exceptionally warm seas have led the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral system, to suffer its third mass bleaching in five years. The bush and the reef: Australians almost define themselves by these two ecosystems, which once seemed boundless.
Coral bleaching takes place when sea temperatures rise sharply, causing the coral polyps that make up reefs to spray the algae(海藻) that generate their food via photosynthesis(光合作用).Without the colour algae, coral soon dies, leaving the complex colonies a ghostly white. Reefs can recover from occasional bleachings: the fastest-growing corals regenerate in a decade or so. But mass bleachings on the Great Barrier Reef are becoming ever more frequent. And the run of recent bleachings had already killed off relatively heat-intolerant coral species. What is striking this year is that for the first time the bleaching extended to the southern part of the reef. There, closer to the pole, waters should be cooler. But not this year.
The biblical rains that put out the bush fires have also helped to lower water temperatures over the reef. The rains are proof to climate-change deniers that recent fires, droughts and floods are simply part of the natural cycle. They point with delight to the bush springing back to life. Yet while important habitats depend upon fire to regenerate, this summer’s fires, exceptionally, destroyed temperate rainforests too. Regarding the reef, the deniers play down the damage and insist on the ability of “nature to fix nature”. That is despite the accumulated effect of successive bleachings from which reef struggle to recover.
The bush fires threw the prime minister, Scott Morrison, off balance. Holidaying in Hawaii made him look out if touch, while his Liberal Party’s cosy links to oil, gas, coal and iron-ore interests came under closer inspection. Mr. Morrison’s official “representative” to the Great Barrier Reef, Warren Entsch, a Queenland politician, points out that “bleached corals are not dead corals” and predicts that many will recover. Although he admits climate change is a concern, he once complained that “forcing” youngsters to be worried about it is a form of “child abuse”. Most Australian care both about climate change and about the Great Barrier Reef—but not enough, alas, to call their government out over such ambivalence.
【1】The greatest challenge to the recovery of the Great Barrier Reef is _______.
A.climate change B.bush fires
C.heavy smoke D.high temperatures
【2】The underlined expression “play down” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A.mention lightly B.think highly of
C.criticize fiercely D.take seriously
【3】What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.The government is confident that nature will recover itself.
B.The government lays more emphasis onchild abuse.
C.The government calls on the public tocare about climate change.
D.The government admits climate change ishigh on the agenda.
【4】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Australia On Fire B.Life Under Threat
C.Forest Fires Under Control D.Great Barrier Reef In Hot Water
22、
Enjoy an amazing time in Lake Tahoe, CA with the fantastic show, Magic Fusion! This fantastic display features a variety of talented magicians who each take to the stage with their own flare, tricks, and illusions(视觉幻想) that will have the audiences who witness the show on the edge of their seats.
Presented by the amazing Loft Theatre, this show has seen the likes of famous magicians such as Robert Hall and Chipper Lowell. Each evening stars a different magician as well, so you can enjoy a variety of talented performers all on the same stage. It is great for all ages, so you can bring the entire family along to be excited and entertained during this 75-minute performance. You never know what you may see, so do not miss out!
The Loft Theatre is Lake Tahoe’s premier place for entertainment and delicious food. Not only is it home to amazing shows that will entertain and thrill, but it is also home to a dining experience that serves up some mouthwatering meals. Before your show, be sure to grab a bite to eat before heading over to enjoy the Loft. It is located in the extremely popular Heavenly Village area of Lake Tahoe next to sparkling fountains and the famous Heavenly Toy Shop. It also features a lounge(休息室) and guests who arrive early can enjoy food, fun, and magicians who will wow you with tricks for that extra dose(量) of entertainment!
For an amazing experience that you will not soon forget, be sure to enjoy this fantastic performance at the Loft Theatre!
Enjoy this amazing show that will keep you guessing with tons of great tricks and illusions to keep you and your whole family entertained. You can be on the edge of your seat with this option of regular seating to witness this fantastic show, or experience the Magic Fusion show in the best seats possible. Order your tickets today!
【1】What can we learn about Magic Fusion?
A.It is intended for all the family members.
B.The display will last for one and half hours.
C.Different performers will be performing together.
D.Audiences will be invited onto the stage during the show.
【2】The Loft Theatre .
A.lies in a famous largely populated area
B.is well-known for the surrounding scenery
C.serves food before and after the performance
D.provides those who come early with extra show
23、 Taking paternity leave (陪产假) shortly after the birth of a new son or daughter may be the key to developing strong father-child bonds that last for years, says new research from Ball State University.
“We find that 9-year-olds report greater satisfaction with father involvement,” said Richard Petts, a Ball State sociology professor who carried out the research with Chris Knoester at the Ohio State University and Jane Waldfogel at Columbia University. “They feel closer to their fathers and report better communication with their dads if their fathers take paternity leave, and especially if their fathers take two or more weeks of leave.”
“We found evidence that part of the reason why two or more weeks of paternity leave may lead to 9-year-olds expressing greater satisfaction seems to be that longer periods of paternity leave-taking link to parental relationship satisfaction,” said Petts.
The study is the latest in a series examining the effects of parental leave in the development of children and its influence on the family. It is also the first research known to assess the associations between paternity leave and children’s opinions of father-child relationship quality in the United States, Petts said.
Petts said the findings of the study will help families and policymakers (政策制定者) who aim to strengthen families and improve higher quality father-child relationships.
The present structure (结构) of paternity leave in the United States provides limited opportunities for fathers to take leave and, in fact, often discourages fathers from taking leave, he said.
“The possibility to take leave is often limited to higher-income families,” Petts said. “A lack of a national paid family leave policy limits access to important benefits for American families. The present structure may be increasing inequalities.” Petts said that providing equal access to paternity leave may help to change these patterns and strengthen family relationships.
【1】How was the research probably carried out?
A.By tracking families. B.By talking with mothers.
C.By interviewing the kids. D.By recording children’s behavior.
【2】What is found about paternity leave?
A.It makes young kids become dependent.
B.It is determined by parental relationships.
C.It encourages men to become better fathers.
D.It improves father-child relationship quality.
【3】What do we know about the research?
A.It is welcomed by young fathers. B.It is the first to study parental leave.
C.It is probably helpful to policymakers. D.It is more important than similar studies.
【4】What is the problem with the present structure of paternity leave in the US?
A.Paid paternity leave is only two weeks long.
B.There is no policy to encourage paternity leave.
C.Low-income families think little of paternity leave.
D.High-income fathers are too busy to take paternity leave.
24、 For an entire decade, the award for Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year was quite predictable: It either went to Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo or Argentina’s Lionel Messi. After all, they are the “legends” of soccer.
This year’s recipient, however, came as a surprise: Croatian player Luka Modric.
For those who aren’t soccer fans, Modric’s name is probably unfamiliar, mostly due to the fact that he rarely appears in TV commercials, and that he’s not a striker—things that apply to both Ronaldo and Messi—but a midfielder.
But Modric, 33, has certainly had a fruitful year. As a key member of Real Madrid, Modric helped the Spanish club win their third straight Champions League title in May. And as the captain of his national team of Croatia, Modric led the team to its first ever World Cup final in July.
And Modric’s hard childhood makes his achievements even more remarkable.
He grew up during the war following the break-up of Yugoslavia and the independence of Croatia. When he was 6, his grandfather was shot dead and his family had to live as refugees in a warzone. When playing soccer was an after-school hobby for kids of his age in other countries, it was an escape for Modric—he played soccer as a way to take his mind off the hardship his family was facing.
But it was this experience that gave Modric the mental toughness to push forward on his path to becoming one of the top soccer players in the world.
“The war made me stronger,” Modric told CNN. “We are not easy people to break. And there is a determination to show that, to show that we can succeed.”
It may be true that Modric wasn’t seen as a legend before. But by winning the Best Men’s Player award on Sept 24, he joined Ronaldo and Messi at the top of the list of the world’s best soccer players. And what could be more legendary than that? So, the man who defeated legends must be something even bigger.
【1】Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are mentioned in the passage to ________.
A.distinguish their differences B.show their contribution to soccer
C.highlight Modric’s achievements D.arouse the readers interest in soccer
【2】Why did Modric start playing soccer?
A.Playing soccer was his hobby. B.He wanted to help his family out of trouble.
C.Playing soccer was required by his school. D.He expected to forget his family’s tough situation.
【3】What can we learn about Modric from the passage?
A.He is captain of Real Madrid.
B.He often works as an advertising spokesperson.
C.He plays the same position as Cristiano Ronaldo.
D.He has made history for Croatia on the soccer field.
【4】What does the passage intend to tell us?
A.Where there is life, there is hope.
B.Hardship makes a determined person stronger.
C.Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.
D.A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.
25、 Christie Watson was only 17 years old when she walked into the sickroom of a mental health patient. Now, as a _______, 20 years in the sickroom have taught Watson that knowledge of biology and chemistry is _______, but the art of good nursing _______ pure kindness.
In one of her books, Watson recalled one nurse who, when she was _______ to the hospital for an allergic (过敏) reaction as a child, _______her tiny spoonfuls of yoghurt, and another nurse who delivered nursery rhymes _______ her newborn son’s bed at 2 a.m., and even came back after her _______ had ended with a cup of coffee. Maybe that’s why Watson _______the greater part of her career nursing seriously ill children.
Watson also described washing the _______ smell from the hair of a little girl who was ________in a fire, and her ________ to deal with mentally ill patients in her book. “A nurse’s bones become harder with every serious case she ________and there are too many.” writes Watson.
________, her hands always shake as she ________ open the doors to the operating room, which ________ her of the random nature of life. We cannot know whose brakes will ________, whose roof will fall down, whose wife of 40 years will ________ cancer. We can’t predict and control them. While her kindness ________ the patients and reduce their pain. Because of it, they can find joy in the most ________ places. The ________of a six-year-old girl with a brain tumour turns out to be the most high-spirited sound in the room.
A．doctor
B．nurse
C．patient
D．actor
A．rare
B．thrilling
C．necessary
D．abundant
A．mixes with
B．adapts to
C．responds to
D．lies in
A．spotted
B．welcome
C．admitted
D．possible
A．fed
B．left
C．promised
D．bought
A．beyond
B．among
C．within
D．beside
A．admission
B．shift
C．switch
D．staff
A．makes
B．spends
C．costs
D．spares
A．smoky
B．pleasant
C．fragrant
D．unbearable
A．injured
B．worried
C．set
D．taken
A．sweet
B．struggle
C．surprise
D．delight
A．donates
B．applies
C．introduces
D．witnesses
A．However
B．Eventually
C．Fortunately
D．Normally
A．throws
B．bursts
C．pushes
D．leaves
A．suspects
B．robs
C．reminds
D．rids
A．fail
B．fix
C．stop
D．work
A．affect
B．develop
C．achieve
D．trap
A．confuses
B．improves
C．comforts
D．urges
A．obvious
B．dramatic
C．impressive
D．unlikely
A．shout
B．scream
C．cry
D．laughter
26、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。
It all began when my younger brother, Chris, and I went over to Aunt Barbara and Uncle Howard’s for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle live on a farm and Chris and I love going there. One day, Uncle Howard handed me two turkey eggs.
“You kids put those under a setting hen,” he said, “and in twenty-five days, you’ll have a couple of fine turkeys!”
Chris was so excited that he nearly dropped his egg on the way to the house. We both stuffed ourselves at dinner and then couldn’t wait to go home and tend to our eggs.
Twenty-five days seemed like forever. Finally, on the twenty-sixth day, Chris and I walked into the coop after school and spotted two balls of fluff, falling over their feet and looking sort of confused. It wasn’t long before the chicks lost their fuzz and began growing feathers. Chris name done Bill, and I named the other Timothy.
I don’t know what happened, but one day we found Bill dead beside the coop. Chris felt terrible. I told him that from now on, Timothy belonged to him, too.
Mom kept telling us not to get too attached to Timothy, because we were going to have him for Thanksgiving. But we never paid too much attention to what that really meant.
Then, one day toward the end of October, Dad penned Timothy up and gave Chris and me instructions.
“I want you to start giving him corn along with his regular feed,” he said. “We want a nice, fat bird for Thanksgiving.” After Dad turned and walked away, Chris began to cry.
“Don’t worry, Chris,” I said comfortingly. “Well save Timothy, somehow.”
“Why don’t we give him away?” Chris suggested.
“No,” I said. “If we do, he’ll just end upon someone else’s Thanksgiving table.”
“What if we take him out in the woods?”
“He always comes back at night,” I said. We both sighed.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly I had an idea.
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Paragraph 2:
To our astonishment, Timothy was gone!
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