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1、 Little _______ that the region was rich in natural resources about four decades ago.
A. we did know B. knew we
C. did we know D. we knew
2、Pop music is loved by lots of people, but it is not to everyone’s .
A.taste B.favour C.sound D.greed
3、---You really saved my presentation today. Thank you so much for stepping in when my laptop crashed!
--- ______ . I'm glad I had my computer ready to go. It's what teammates are for!
A．It's up to you
B．Don't mention it
C．It's not my cup of tea
D．Don't give me that
4、Ms. Kelly is ________ assisting another customer. May I help you?
A．currently
B．conveniently
C．confidently
D．casually
5、No one can exactly tell us what .
A. does Mona Lisa’s smile mean
B. Mona Lisa’s smile means
C. Mona Lisa’s smile does
D. does Mona Lisa’s smile
6、Various measures ________ in the years ahead to boost the economic development
A．are taken
B．have been taken
C．were taken
D．will be taken
7、The meaning of a word can be guessed according to the context, so you will not necessarily refer to a dictionary the next time ______you come across a new word.
A. that B. which C. when D. /
8、The word “track” ________ a path which is made of earth ________ having a surface covered with other materials.
A. adds to; rather than B. leads to; other than
C. refers to; rather than D. replies to; other than
9、She is one of the most helpful, ______ and reliable people I have ever had the pleasure to know.
A. apparent B. passive C. doubtful D. considerate
10、EBOLA（埃博拉） is said_______ another big health challenge to our humans over the past several months .
A. becoming B. to become
C.having become D. to have become
11、Neither Mary nor her parents ________ of the exciting news, which surprises us a lot.
A.has informed B.have informed
C.has been informed D.have been informed
12、-Why don’t you bring to his attention that you’re too ill to work on?
A.that B.it C.this D.him
13、Mr. Smith let off upon me the speech he_______ to make all along.
A. had died B. died
C. was dying D. had been dying
14、The 69th Venice Film Festival was held in Venice, ________ many stars considered a good chance to show their works.
A. when B. where C. that D. which
15、Your suggestions are far from worthless and they make a good deal of ________ to me.
A．difference
B．sense
C．influence
D．meaning
16、——I’m surprised to hear that Sue and Paul have ______.
——So am I. They seemed very happy together when I last saw them.
A. broken up
B. finished up
C. divided up
D. closed up
17、No matter how much knowledge you have, if your subject is at all ______, be careful when discussing it during your speech, or you may well offend your audience.
A. diverse B. sensitive
C. abstract D. original
18、—What’s your dream?
—Well, my parents wouldn’t expect me to be a banker, but I still .
A. hope to B. hope so C. hope not D. hope for
19、 Tu Youyou won Nobel Prize in Medicine for her discoveries that helped doctors fight malaria and _______ caused by roundworm parasites.
A. injections B. infections
C. prescriptions D. presentations
20、________ my head had cleared, my brain was beginning to function much better.
A．Now that
B．Although
C．Due to
D．Despite
21、A bargain is something offered at a low and advantageous price. A more recent definition is: a bargain is a dirty trick to force money out of the pockets of silly and innocent people.
The cost of producing a new - for example - toothpaste would make 80p the proper price for it, so we will market it at £1.20. It is not a bad toothpaste, and as people like to try new things it will sell well to start with; but the attraction ofnoveltysoon fades, so sales will fall. When that happens we will reduce the price to £1.15. And we will turn it into a bargain by printing 5p OFF all over it.
Sometimes it is not 5p OFF but 1p OFF. What breathtaking rudeness to advertise 1p OFF your soap or washing powder or whatever! Even the poorest old-age pensioner ought to regard this as an insult(侮辱), but he doesn’t. A bargain must not be missed. People say one has to have washing powder (or whatever) and one might as well buy it a penny cheaper.
The real danger starts when unnecessary things become ‘bargains’. Many people just cannot resist bargains. Provided they think they are getting a bargain they will buy clothes they will never wear or furniture they have no space for. Once I heard of a man who bought an electric saw as a bargain and cut off two of his fingers the next day. But he had no regrets: the saw had been truly cheap.
Quite a few people actually believe that they make money on such bargains. A lady once told me: “I’ve had a lucky day today. I bought a dress for £120, reduced from £400; and I bought a beautiful Persian carpet for £600, reduced from £900.” It will never occur to her that she has actually wasted £720. She feels as though she had made £580. She also feels, I am sure, that if she had more time for shopping, she could make a living out of it.
Some people buy in large quantities because it is cheaper. Once a couple bought enough sugar for their lifetime and the lifetime of their children and grandchildren. They thought it a bargain not to be missed. When the sugar arrived they didn’t know where to store it – until they realized that their toilet was a very spacious one. So that was where they piled up their sugar. Not only did their guests feel rather strange whenever they were offered sugar to put into their coffee, but the toilet became extremely sticky.
To offer bargains is a commercial trick to make the poor poorer. When greedy fools fall for this trick, it serves them right.
【1】Which word best describes the language style of the passage?
A. Polite. B. Foolish. C. Humorous. D. Serious.
【2】What does the underlined word “novelty” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Good quality. B. Low price.
C. Newness. D. Curiosity.
【3】How does the author feel about 1p OFF a product?
A. It’s a gift for poor people.
B. It’s an offense to shoppers.
C. It’s a bargain worth trying.
D. It’s a real reduction in price.
【4】Which statement will the author probably agree with?
A. Bargains are things people don’t really need.
B. Bargains are often real cheap products.
C. Bargains help people make a living.
D. Bargains play tricks on people.
22、Antarctica is the highest, driest, and coldest place on Earth. It is also the remotest, a fact which demystifies its unspoiled environment. It is difficult for people to get there, and not a comfortable place for people to stay once they arrive. 【1】
【2】 .They never melt. Even though Antarctica receives more sunlight than the equator, the temperatures are lower because the ice sheet reflects the heat back into space. Thus, the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica in July, 1983. Soviet scientists shivered (瑟瑟发抖) through temperatures that fell to minus 89.2 degrees Celsius.
Once completely inaccessible, 【3】 gold, uranium and oil are just some of the valuable resources which lie beneath the continent’s icy covering.
For centuries, Europeans wondered about the existence of a South-pole continent, but no one actually knew for certain Antarctica was there until 1820 when European explorers “discover” it. Since then, men have gone to Antarctica in search of adventure, testing their abilities. 【4】
【5】 Damage to the environment occurs as people come looking for resources beneath the ice, or carelessly leave their garbage behind. Currently, countries are working to ensure that the damage to Antarctica’s environment is minimized, and that the last wilderness on Earth will remain an unspoiled place.
A．The cold climate is responsible for maintaining the continent’s year-round ice fields.
B．It is widely described as the last true wilderness on our planet.
C．Measures are being taken to protect Antarctica.
D．Yet, Antarctica’s fragile and complicated ecosystem is threatened by its human visitors.
E．In the icy covering are buried few precious resources,
F．Antarctica has more recently been playing host to adventurers seeking excitement and companies looking to exploit this wild zone for profit,
G．Several teams of explorers set out in 1911 to be the first men to stand at the South Pole.
23、In recent years, scientists have discovered that mushrooms are much more than just a tasty addition to your favorite dish. In fact, they are the “Internet of trees” — a vast network of underground mycorrhizal (菌根的) fungi (真菌) that connects trees and other plants in a similar way to how the Internet connects people.
The mycorrhizal network is made up of hyphae (菌丝),which connect the roots of different plants and trees. These hyphae act like an underground internet, allowing plants to exchange nutrients, water, and even hormones (激素). For example, if one tree is under stress due to drought or disease, it can send out hormones to warn other nearby trees of the danger. The other trees can then prepare themselves for the coming threat.
Human beings can help trees and mushrooms by practicing “mycorestoration” in regenerative projects. With the Global Tree Initiative working towards reforestation and preserving natural habitats, it is important to share how mycorestoration can supply innovative ways to mitigate the impact of human activities.
Fungi are natural decomposers (分解器) that break down complex organic matter, like dead trees, into simpler compounds that can be absorbed by plants. This decomposition process is crucial for the health of our forests, as it contributes to nutrient cycling, soil formation, and carbon sequestration. By introducing native fungi species into areas where deforestation has occurred, we can help regenerate soil and support the growth of new trees. Fungi form symbiotic (共生的) relationships with tree roots, improving their ability to absorb water and nutrients. This increased access to resources accelerates tree growth and improves their resilience to stress, such as drought or disease.
Fostering sustainable communities through mycorestoration can be conducted through global partnerships that promote ecology within Ecovillage Design Education. The Global Ecovillage Network’s presence in five continents and in over 8,000 communities around the planet, helps the regenerative approach to community building and preservation of existing forests. By promoting sustainable land management practices and reducing our reliance on extractive industries, ecovillages can help prevent deforestation and protect the habitats of countless plant and animal species.
【1】The “Internet of trees” can function as ________.
A．A linker of hormones.
B．A warning of danger.
C．A detector of diseases.
D．A destroyer of nutrients.
【2】What does the underlined word “mitigate” mean?
A．Assess.
B．Increase.
C．Relieve.
D．Underestimate.
【3】How do fungi help restore deforestation?
A．They produce more water and nutrients.
B．They help form complex plant-friendly compounds.
C．They accelerate the process of carbon sequestration.
D．They help with soil regeneration and tree growth.
【4】What can be achieved through the Global Ecovillage Network?
A．Promoting ecological education.
B．Preserving existing forests.
C．Building independent communities.
D．Reducing reliance on industries.
24、Searching for a way to be happier? Seeking deeper connections with friends or looking for more friends? Want to relate better to other people? 【1】
Compassion, as one scholar describes it, is “experiencing feelings of loving kindness toward another person’s suffering”. The compassionate often have deeper connections with others and more friends. They are more forgiving and have stronger sense of life purpose. 【2】 The compassionate are usually happier, healthier, more self-confident, and less self-critical.
【3】 All you need is a quiet place. In that quiet space, sit in a comfortable position. Focus on your breath and try to clear your mind. Then mentally focus on your heart area and think about someone you feel tenderness (亲切) toward. This could be your friend or your family. Then expand that feeling to yourself and to others. As time goes by, add more people to that circle. This may sound a little strange. 【4】
Even short-term exercises like this broaden your attention, your thinking and your overall sense of well-being in a way that lasts. 【5】 Compassion helps your brain become more flexible, and lets your brain have a wider sense of what's going on, and it gives you access to more ideas on how to act.
This practice is beneficial to physical health and can help reduce physical signs of stress. And the happiness that can come from compassion training is the kind that lasts.
A．But studies have shown this simple exercise really strengthens your sense of compassion.
B．Practicing compassion doesn’t have to cost you money.
C．That’s in part because it changes your brain.
D．Compassion means a lot in our daily life.
E．Try a little compassion.
F．Your brain is one of the most important parts in your body.
G．Compassion also has direct personal benefit.
25、I was dropping my mom and sister off at the train station after their holiday visit. On the way I saw a man in a_________in an empty lot. It_________like he wasn’t wearing_________.
After dropping off my family, I went back to the lot and he was there. His wheelchair was on the incline (斜坡) that led to the_________and it looked like he was_________with his bare foot to keep from sliding into the street. I helped him to pick up his feet and pulled him back up into the lot. He didn’t respond when I asked if this was far enough. Then, I_________the box I had brought with me. It was a shoe box with a(n)_________pair of shoes that I had kept in my_________in case I found someone in need.
You should have seen the look on his face. First it was shock, and then it was pure _________.When he spoke, I couldn’t__________what he said, but I knew he was__________me.
On the way back to my car I saw a couple who were in__________and gave them a couple of my old bags. As I drove past the first man, I saw he had already__________one shoe and was working on the second.
Keeping old pairs of shoes in my car for__________like this is so much more important than throwing them out or__________them at a yard sale.
【1】
A．wheelchair
B．timetable
C．railway
D．classroom
【2】
A．sounded
B．looked
C．tasted
D．felt
【3】
A．gloves
B．hats
C．shoes
D．trousers
【4】
A．house
B．tree
C．church
D．street
【5】
A．agreeing
B．swapping
C．communicating
D．struggling
【6】
A．opened
B．closed
C．folded
D．founded
【7】
A．new
B．old
C．smelly
D．useless
【8】
A．house
B．car
C．desk
D．bag
【9】
A．delight
B．satisfaction
C．anger
D．hurt
【10】
A．refuse
B．understand
C．appreciate
D．ignore
【11】
A．approaching
B．dreaming
C．thanking
D．reading
【12】
A．search
B．return
C．war
D．need
【13】
A．put on
B．taken off
C．stood for
D．watched over
【14】
A．surroundings
B．methods
C．situations
D．atmospheres
【15】
A．buying
B．testing
C．selling
D．hiding
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。
Even before I reached the tent, I knew there would be trouble. My little brother Andy was following me, with a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and his stuffed bear. My friends Wade and Bred think Andy would ruin everything. He would get scared in the middle of the night and have to be taken back to the house. They complained so much you'd think they were hospital patients instead of kids I'd invited for an outdoor sleepover.
Andy promised that he wouldn't ruin anything. He wormed his way into the tent and settled in the far corner. Night was settling in, too, with the woods around us fading toward black. The house, with its porch light, seemed a long way from us.
“Time for ghost stories!” Brad announced as soon as I'd closed the tent. He told a story about vampires （吸血鬼）, but it only made us fall over laughing. When it was Wade's turn, he told a story of three guys who were camping in a tent. He described our situation exactly-except for Andy. When he was describing a terrifying creature, somewhere outside, a branch snapped （发出咔嚓声）。The hairs on my arms shot straight up. “These guys were crawling into their sleeping bags, right?” Wade continued. “When out of the darkness rang this terrible cry.” And out of the woods behind us there was a cry! High-pitched, frightening, and strange. The hairs on my head shot straight up!
“What was that?” Bred asked as the cry came again. We all looked at each other in horror, speechless. Wade suggested someone should go out to check, but no one dared. “What if it's something trapped or hurt?” Andy said anxiously. We focused our flashlights on Andy, whom we'd forgotten, sitting in the corner with his arms around his bear. Andy would adopt every lost or hurt animal in the world if Mom would let him.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答
“I'm going to see.” Andy ran out of the tent and disappeared in the darkness.
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Andy said it was a baby monkey caught between branches, and it was crying for its mama.
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