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1、 The drama, “The Empress of China" that was pulled off the air for technical reasons now back on TV．
A． is B． are C． has D． have
2、I want to work at home on a Tuesday but ________ it turns out, sometimes it’s a Wednesday or a Thursday.
A．as
B．before
C．when
D．since
3、Every customer coming here must do the warm-up exercise before ________ swimming. That’s our regulation.
A．catching up with
B．getting on with
C．getting down to
D．putting up with
4、—Hi, would you like to attend the lecture to be given by the famous professor tomorrow?
—_____. What a precious chance!
A．Out of the question
B．That’s for sure
C．By no means
D．Not really
5、—Dad, where on earth did you put my raincoat?
—Oh, Jim．I forgot to tell you．It _________ behind your bedroom door．
A．would hang B．has hung
C．is hanging D．hung
6、Your boss is the one who writes your evaluations, recommends you for promotions and raises, and ________your future.
A．shapes
B．predicts
C．engages
D．occupies
7、I felt bad ________ I talked to a group.
A. the first time B. at the first time
C. for the first time D. in the first time
8、-What life_______be like without cell phones？
-I cannot imagine it！
A． may B． can C． will D． would
9、 Students who graduate with experience will be given ________ over those who never work in any company.
A. prediction B. preference
C. presence D. Preparation
10、I ________ my friend download a movie when the telephone rang.
A．help
B．helped
C．am helping
D．was helping
11、Mr. Phil asked me a question I dared to go with him to he called the Lonely Island.
A. that; which B. whether; that
C. whether; what D. that; where
12、— A US pilot says he saw a UFO in the shape of triangle, moving very low over bushes two days ago.
— ______, but I didn't think that’s true.
A. It’s a pity B. Come off it
C. Excuse me D. Please say it again
13、I looked through the window of our hotel, ______ I saw a man taking photos in the yard.
A. where B. at which
C. when D. from where
14、—What do you think of the jacket and the hat I wear today?
—I don’t think this jacket ________ you and that your hat ________ this jacket perfectly.
A. suits; fits B. meets; fits C. matches; suits D. fits; matches
15、--- How old can you guess your new English teacher is?
--- It’s hard to say．But I guess him to be _________ between 35 and 40.
A．anything B．anywhere C．anybody D．anyway
16、Tom prefers ________ outdoors to ________ TV at home.
A．to play; watch
B．play; watching
C．playing; watching
D．playing; watch
17、Investors are also concerned that once the economy improves, people might lose ______ interest in further education.
A. 不填 B. a
C. an D. the
18、A warm thought suddenly came to me _______ I might buy some flowers for my friend's mother’s 60th birthday.
A． if B． when C． that D． which
19、He is sure to pass the test, for he_____ his lessons for the test every day over the past month.
A.will review B.was reviewing C.has been reviewing D.had been reviewing
20、The director was fully convinced that this moving story, if ______ for television, would be a hit.
A. adapted B. being adapted
C. to be adapted D. having been adapted
21、With the attractive scenery and the possibility of a monster (怪物) sighting, Loch Ness is the one of those rare destinations that engages everyone.
Urquhart Castle
Captured by Edward 1 in 1296, this prized castle changed hands between the Scots and English on several occasions. Though ruined today, it’s still possible to climb the Grant Tower and visit the battlements and prison cells. A cafe and visitor centre offer modern facilities in historic surroundings.
The Loch Ness Centre
For those who wish to digest the complete history of Loch Ness, this centre is particularly good at documenting the history of this mysterious stretch of water, including many attempts to search for Nessie, the infamous monster. It also holds curious artifacts (古器物) such as the diving suit worn by Lloyd Scott when he undertook his underwater marathon.
The Clansman Centre
At the south end of Loch Ness, this attraction uncovers the truth surrounding 18th-century family life. Audience members get the opportunity to put on Highland dress and there’s a demonstration on how weapons were used. The presentations take place within the recreated interior of a Highland house, adding atmosphere and authenticity (真实).
South Loch Ness Trail
This 36-mile route invites hikers along the quieter south side of Loch Ness, passing through three villages, and taking in the Falls of Foyers. Walkers hike a mix of minor roads and forest tracks, with highlights including Suidhe Viewpoint (a mountainous view at 1,200 feet). If it sounds too easygoing, then consider the Loch Ness 360° Trail instead for a more challenging, 80-mile route.
【1】Which place best suits visitors interested in Nessie?
A．Urquhart Castle.
B．The Loch Ness Centre.
C．The Clansman Centre.
D．South Loch Ness Trail.
【2】What is special about the Clansman Centre?
A．It provides a genuine scene.
B．It displays fascinating scenery.
C．It exhibits entertaining artifacts.
D．It possesses modern conveniences.
【3】Which of the following would a tourist choose if he wants to challenge himself?
A．Seeking the Falls of Foyers.
B．Walking along the quieter side.
C．Hiking the Loch Ness 360° Trail.
D．Searching a mix of minor roads and tracks.
22、In the last few weeks，donations have been mailed to community organizations in and near Red ford Township by the sender who only identifies as “Anonymous – 1679,” according to My Fox Detroit.
So far, envelopes, each filled with $ 1,000 cash, have been sent to the local library, an animal welfare non-profit, a civic and leadership training group, a credit union and the Red ford Good fellows, a group that helps needy families get holiday meals and gifts for their children.
There is one clue about the identity of the giver. According to the Observer & Eccentric, the Community Choice Credit Union in Red ford received the first envelope, which also included a riddle: “Know the clue, Know the who, Anonymous - 1679.”
Spread around one community, the donations could make a serious impact.
The credit union told the paper that the donation will go to their foundation, which gives up to $ 100,000 in college scholarships to Michigan high school graduates each year.
Tail Waggers 1990 in nearby Livonia helps owners provide for their pets, offering low-cost vaccinations, a pet food pantry and assistance for pets with serious health problems. Their donation will go toward their new animal clinic, they told Fox.
Cindy Doyle, secretary for the Redford Goodfellows, said that their $1,000 donation will likely cover food, clothes and presents for 10 families; last year the organization served 225 families total.
“That money will go a long way to brighten the Christmas of several children this year,” the Redford Township Police posted on Facebook, on behalf of their department and the Goodfellows. “To that generous person... Thank You!”
Anonymous 1679 has given more than money — he or she has also directed attention to some of the organizations helping the community, and may even inspire others to give. Potential donors should keep in mind that while receiving mysterious cash in the mail may be exciting, the U.S. Postal Service recommends sending money orders rather than currency in case mail is lost or stolen.
【1】According to the passage, envelops have been mailed to the following except .
A. a local library B. needy families
C. the Community Choice Credit Union D. Tail Waggers 1990
【2】It can be known from the passage that .
A. the donations added up to $100,000
B. the donations were made in the form of cheques
C. it will be long before the citizens benefit from the donations
D. who made the donations remains a mystery
【3】How will the donations be used?
A. To help some children enjoy a happy Christmas.
B. To help build a new clinic.
C. To buy necessities for 225 families.
D. To offer scholarships to high school students.
【4】What is implied in the last paragraph?
A. More mysterious cash will be received in the future.
B. Anonymous 1679 pays close attention to charity organizations.
C. Sending cash will be forbidden by the U.S. Postal Service.
D. The act of Anonymous 1679 is of great significance.
23、It doesn’t look like the heart of a green revolution. The huge chimneys stick up above the line of pine trees and don’t make for the most scenic view as you wander around the clear blue waters of the nearby lake.
But it is this power plant that has helped the small Swedish city of Vaxjo become arguably the greenest place in Europe. On closer observation, the only thing emerging from the chimneys is the faintest mists of steam. And inside it smells more like a sauna(桑拿) than a furnace(炉子). That’s because it is not oil fuelling the plant, but woodchip and other wood waste from the area’s sawmills. And as well as generating electricity, it also supplies 90 per cent of this southern Swedish town with heating and hot water.
The gases produced as the wood burns are changed into liquid form, and are purified before they reach the chimney. And instead of wasting this liquid, the power plant pumps it around town. Some runs out of the town’s public taps; the rest is directed through pipes that run through individual heaters, warming homes and offices.
The pile of wood chippings in the yard towers above head height and takes almost five minutes to walk around. That’s enough to keep Vaxjo warm on the snowiest day in winter, or supply it with hot water for a fortnight in summer, and it’s good way of using the paper industry’s waste. As well as the centuries-- old Swedish policy of planting a new tree for every one felled, the ashes swept out of the furnace each day find their way back to the forest as fertilizer(肥料).
It was this green plant that netted Vaxjo the European Union’s award for sustainable(可持续的)development, making it the greenest city on the continent.
However, it is not just the citizen’s consciences and moral histories to which the town’s current day authorities are appealing. They know how to talk to their wallets too. Oil-generated electricity costs about 16,000 kronor a year(￡1,170) per person, while the new power plant’s electricity comes in at two thirds of the price.
They’ve been planning for over ten years to become a “Fossil Fuel Free City”. But according to Anders Franzen, the head of planning and development department at the city council: “The battle in the energy sector has been won, yes, but the next battleground is transport.”
【1】What’s the main reason for “inside it smells more like a sauna than a furnace”?
A. It is surrounded by pine trees.
B. It produces lots of hot water.
C. It is fuelled by woodchip and wood waste .
D. It sends out the smoke from the chimneys.
【2】It can be concluded from the passage that the power plant .
A. promotes tree planting
B. makes full use of waste
C. relies heavily on paper industry
D. mainly supplies hot water and heating
【3】What impresses the town’s current-- day authorities most?
A. The citizens’ consciences.
B. The town’s moral histories.
C. The lower cost of electricity
D. The award for sustainable development
【4】What Anders Franzen said in the last paragraph indicates that .
A. they will continue their effort in green plan
B. they have great difficulty in transport
C. they have no room for further development
D. they are perfectly content with the achievement
24、 China’s artistic swimming duo (双人表演) Ms Jiang and her twin sister made history on Tuesday by gaining a sixth gold at the Asian Games, the most earned by any athletes in artistic swimming in its history. What makes the twin sisters’ achievement more remarkable is the fact that both of them returned from giving birth to baby daughters to do so.
"I’ve been their coach for over 20 years," said Ms Zheng. Women’s Duet coach, "ever since they were 8 years old. When they came back after having babies, their training plans were completely changed. I think they have already showed that female athletes can return to their best form after having a baby. "
The twin sisters announced their retirement after finishing a third at the 2013 China National Games. They went on to get married on the same day and their baby daughters arrived in 2015 and 2016. And after a three-year absence, the twins decided to come back to the pool.
"I think to reach a mature state in artistic swimming, athletes have to go through years of training. What keeps us going is our love of the sport," said one of them.
The 31-year-old twins won a well-deserved gold at the 2017 China National Games. At the third Asian Games, they claimed their sixth gold at the multi-sports meet to be a record in artistic swimming at the Games, and a result their coach wasn’t sure could happen when they first decided to come back.
"Because of our love of the sport, we overcame many hard times, especially the physical obstacles. After all, we’re no longer young. But now I think we are even better than before," said the other.
To be a mother while training and competing at the highest level means this gold medal seems much more than any of the others from before.
【1】Why was the twins' achievement regarded to be extraordinary?
A.They won six gold medals at the Asian Games.
B.They got trained by plans that were totally different.
C.They got the most medals in artistic swimming in history.
D.They returned from giving birth to baby daughters to do so.
【2】What was their coach's attitude to their winning when they first decided to come back?
A.Skeptical. B.Determined.
C.Confident. D.Unclear.
【3】What does the twins' victory tell us?
A.Practice makes perfect. B.Failure is the mother of success.
C.Knowledge comes from practice. D.Nothing is too hard for a determined mind.
【4】Where does the text probably come from?
A.A sports textbook. B.A research paper.
C.A news report. D.A sports brochure.
25、Sometimes people around you can change your life. The change may not be sudden or_______, but little habits can produce big _______that make you think about what is important in your life. The person who changed my life is Julia Masi. She has_______ me so many things that I will carry with me_______my life.
One thing I've learned from Julia is how to balance_______. Julia has shown me how to _______ahead so that I can finish all my school work, enjoy sports and_______ have time for my friends. She has taught me that you can do anything if you are_______ and if you never give up. I've also learned that you can find anything fun or _______if you connect it with something that you enjoy.
Last year I hated studying vocabulary, but I loved playing on my computer. Julia ________the two and showed me a website called “freerice.com” where you can________a word game that gives you 5 grains of rice to donate to the poor with every correct word. She ________me to learn a hundred new ________by filling up the rice bowl. I liked playing the game so much that I ________about 1,000 words in just one month.
Julia has always _________me to try new hobbies. She showed me that going to the theater could help me become a better writer.__________, she taught me that discussing a play can excite an interest in reading.
________it wasn't for Julia I probably wouldn't have________how easy it is to help the poor. There are so many ways that one person can ________. I've learned to be more appreciative of what I own. I am ________for the opportunities that I have been given. I will continue to think of ways to help those less fortunate for the rest of my life.
【1】
A．impressive
B．simple
C．necessary
D．slight
【2】
A．results
B．ideas
C．problems
D．decisions
【3】
A．bought
B．served
C．offered
D．taught
【4】
A．throughout
B．of
C．for
D．into
【5】
A．work
B．money
C．time
D．career
【6】
A．plan
B．get
C．move
D．stay
【7】
A．never
B．seldom
C．still
D．yet
【8】
A．excited
B．careful
C．determined
D．patient
【9】
A．interesting
B．easy
C．possible
D．important
【10】
A．shared
B．combined
C．remembered
D．separated
【11】
A．watch
B．improve
C．raise
D．play
【12】
A．reminded
B．invited
C．permitted
D．challenged
【13】
A．words
B．skills
C．lessons
D．stories
【14】
A．used
B．read
C．learned
D．spelled
【15】
A．encouraged
B．warned
C．forced
D．allowed
【16】
A．Therefore
B．Besides
C．However
D．Otherwise
【17】
A．If
B．Since
C．Although
D．Unless
【18】
A．imagined
B．noticed
C．realized
D．dreamed
【19】
A．make a difference
B．turn away
C．show off
D．make a mistake
【20】
A．ready
B．thankful
C．sorry
D．anxious
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。
You never know where life will lead you. When I was a young boy. I found myself constantly overshadowed by my elder sister, Becky. It was not her intention to outshine me, nor did she make any effort to do so. However, with Becky exceling both academically and athletically, it was only natural that her accomplishments got all the attention, while my own achievements went unnoticed. Being the younger brother of someone who effortlessly excelled in all areas of life proved to be a big challenge, as I struggled to find my own identity under her brilliance.
Becky’s talent in swimming was particularly noteworthy and she was recognized as the finest swimmer in our province. Yet, the swimming pool never attracted me. Even as a child, I developed a dislike for swimming after a rather unpleasant experience of water entering my nose. Swimming was not for me.
However, fate had its own way of transforming my life. One day, I fell off my skateboard and broke my leg so badly that the doctors said I could never really engage in the sport again. They said there was only one exercise that would be good for me-swimming!
Reluctantly, I decided to give swimming a try. At first, it was a struggle. I had a lot of fear and anxiety about putting my face in the water, fearing a repeal of the incident that had scarred me as a child. But little by little, with the support and guidance of my sister, I slowly overcame my fear and learned to enjoy swimming.
As I spent more time in the water, I realized that swimming wasn’t just exercise; it was a way to challenge myself and push my limits. I began to set goals for myself, starting with simple tasks like swimming a certain distance without stopping, and gradually progressing to more advanced techniques. With each achievement, my confidence grew, and I found myself becoming more comfortable in the water.
Swimming also brought me closer to Becky. We spent hours together at the pool, motivating and encouraging each other. She became my trainer, helping me improve my technique and providing me with valuable advice. It was through swimming that we developed a deeper bond as siblings (兄弟姐妹).
注意：(1)续写词数应为150左右；(2)开头已给出。
As the years went by, I started participating in local swimming competitions.
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Today, as I reflect on my journey, I am grateful for the twist of fate that led me to professional swimming.
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