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1、I patted him on ________ shoulder, saying in ________ encouraging voice, "You can do it!”
A．the; an
B．his; an
C．the; /
D．his; /
2、 If you want to do international trade successfully, ______ of English is _______.
A.good command; a must B.a good command; a need
C.a good command; a must D.good command; must
3、It is reported that a new school has been built in________ was a deserted village a few decades ago.
A．which
B．what
C．that
D．where
4、________I like Carter personally, I don’t think what he’s doing is right.
A. If B. As C. While D. Unless
5、Wang Zhizhi's return has _________basketball fans of a far better result in the coming title contest.
A.convinced B.expected C.accused D.believed
6、Would you read my composition and correct the mistakes ________?
A．if never
B．if ever
C．if not
D．if any
7、Once ________above 100 centigrade, water can become vapour.
A．heating
B．heated
C．to heat
D．to be heated
8、Mum is coming. What present________ for your birthday?
A．you expect she has got
B．you expect has she got
C．do you expect she has got
D．do you expect has she got
9、While John Snow attended Queen Victoria, he also thought about helping ordinary people ________ to cholera.
A. exposing B. being exposed C. exposed D. having exposed
10、The British increased control over their American colonies, soldiers ________ there to ensure that the Americans would obey them.
A. were stationed
B. to be stationed
C. being stationed
D. stationed
11、We established a mutual trust tradition which can _____ the test of time.
A.fail B.stand C.take D.conduct
12、—How did you make contact with the travel agent, Susan?
—Oh, that’s easy. I surfed the Internet and then called one _____ the telephone number is provided.
A. that B. in which
C. of which D. whose
13、---With his leg _______ in the game, I’m afraid Tony can’t take part in the next match.
---I _______ his home the other day, and his mum said he was still in hospital.
A. injuring; have contacted B. being injured; have contacted
C. to be injured; contacted D. injured; contacted
14、—Can I smoke here?
—No. Go to the smoking section, if you ____.
A.must B.can C.shall D.may
15、______ from Milan Trenc's novel, the film Night at the Museum brings to life a world where dinosaurs wander the earth.
A．Adapted
B．Adopting
C．Attracted
D．Abusing
16、The civil war broke out in Libya, ______ to the instability of the international oil price．
A. to contribute B. contributed
C. having contributed D. contributing
17、I’ve the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school.
A. come into B. gone into C. got into D. run into
18、“May I help you?”Said a bright American voice _____ the telephone.
A． in B． over C． from D． of
19、He started school the same day as I did and ________ to it like a duck to water.
A. appealed B. took C. catered D. saw
20、My father did buy the CD, ________ he actually doesn’t appreciate the music in it at all.
A. so B. because C. while D. or
21、It was 3: 45 in the morning when the vote was finally taken. After six months of arguing and final 16 hours of hot parliamentary debates, Australia's Northern Territory became the first legal authority in the world to allow doctors to take the lives of incurably ill patients who wish to die. The measure passed by the convincing vote of 15 to 10. Almost immediately word flashed on the Internet and was picked up, half a world away, by John Hofsess, executive director of the Right to Die Society of Canada. He sent it on via the group's on-line service, Death NET. Says Hofsess: We posted bulletins all day long, because of course this isn't just something that happened in Australia. It's world history.
The full import may take a while to sink in. The NT Rights of the Terminally Ill law has left physicians and citizens alike trying to deal with its moral and practical implications. Some have breathed sighs of relief, others, including churches, right-to-life groups and the Australian Medical Association, bitterly attacked the bill and the haste of its passage. But the tide is unlikely to turn back. In Australia-where an aging population, life-extending technology and changing community attitudes have all played their part-other states are going to consider making a similar law to deal with euthanasia(安乐死). In the US and Canada, where the right-to-die movement is gathering strength, observers are waiting for the dominoes to start falling.
Under the new Northern Territory law, an adult patient can request death-probably by a deadly injection or pill-to put an end to suffering. The patient must be diagnosed as terminally ill by two doctors. After a cooling off period of seven days, the patient can sign a certificate of request. After 48 hours the wish for death can be met. For Lloyd Nickson, a 54-year-old Darwin resident suffering from lung cancer, the NT Rights of Terminally Ill law means he can get on with living without the haunting fear of his suffering: a terrifying death from his breathing condition. I'm not afraid of dying from a spiritual point of view, but what I was afraid of was how I'd go, because I've watched people die in the hospital fighting for oxygen and clawing at their masks, he says.
【1】From the second paragraph we learn that ________.
A. the objection to euthanasia is slow to come in other countries
B. physicians and citizens share the same view on euthanasia
C. changing technology is chiefly responsible for the hasty passage of the law
D. it takes time to realize the significance of the law's passage
【2】When the author says that observers are waiting for the dominoes to start falling, he means ________.
A. observers are taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the future of euthanasia
B. similar bills are likely to be passed in the US, Canada and other countries
C. observers are waiting to see the result of the game of dominoes
D.the effect-taking process of the passed bill may finally come to a stop
【3】When Lloyd Nickson dies, he will ________.
A. face his death with calm characteristic of euthanasia
B. experience the suffering of a lung cancer patient
C. have an intense fear of terrible suffering
D. undergo a cooling off period of seven days
【4】The author's attitude towards euthanasia seems to be that of ________.
A. opposition B. suspicion
C. approval D. indifference
22、Animals can adapt quickly to survive unfavorable environmental conditions. Evidence is mounting to show that plants can, too. A paper published in the journal Trends in Plant Science details how plants are rapidly adapting to the effects of climate change, and how they are passing down these adaptations to their offspring(后代).
Plants are facing more environmental stresses than ever. For example, climate change is making winters shorter in many locations, and plants are responding. “Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time,” says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. “As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. These mechanisms allow plants to avoid flowering in periods when they have fewer opportunities to reproduce.”
Because plants don’t have neural(神经的) networks, their memory is based entirely on cellular(细胞的),molecular(分子的),and biochemical networks. These networks make up what the researchers call somatic memory(体细胞记忆). “It allows plants to recognize the occurrence of a previous environmental condition and to react accordingly,” says Martinelli.
These somatic memories can then be passed to the plants’ offspring via epigenetics(表现遗传). “Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular mechanisms modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.
Going forward, Martinelli hopes to understand even more about the genes that are being passed down. “We are particularly interested in decoding the epigenetic alphabet without changes in DNA sequence(序列),”he says. “This is especially important when we consider the rapid climate change, we observe today that every living organism, including plants, needs to quickly adapt to survive.”
【1】What adaptations have plants made to shortened cold seasons?
A．They have shortened their flowering time.
B．They have got more chances to reproduce.
C．They have avoided flowering in cold seasons.
D．They have adjusted their environmental clock.
【2】What can we learn about somatic memory?
A．It is entirely based on neural networks.
B．It can help the plants’ offspring to survive.
C．It can help relieve environmental stresses.
D．It disturbs the plants’ biochemical networks.
【3】What does the underlined word “modulating” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Adjusting.
B．Treasuring.
C．Recording.
D．Sharing.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Plants are smart about flowering time
B．Plants can also adapt to climate change
C．Environmental stresses challenge plants
D．Mysteries of plant genes are to be unfolded
23、I’m a walker, logging an average of 9000 steps a day several times a week around my neighborhood. On recent trips to Copenhagen and Stockholm, I noticed tall, fit Scandinavians (斯堪法尼亚人) walking along on city streets with poles, as if they were cross-country skiing without any snow.
It was a surprise to learn that the addition of the poles makes it a more vigorous, full-body exercise than simply walking – and, as a 76-year-old looking to stay healthy while enjoying the outdoors, I decided to give it a try.
There’s plenty of help online for the new Nordic (北 欧的 ) walker: stand tall, swing your arms out as if to shake hands, and plant your poles with vigour. Then there’s the little matter of the strap (带子) on the pole. This allows the walker to grip the pole when thrusting forward and then relax that hand as the other hand pushes forward – a skill of coordination that builds stronger muscles.
For a warm-up, I started slow: Nordic walking down the hall that extends from my front door to the deck. Keeping balance wasn’t my only problem. The novel use of my arms and upper body was surprisingly demanding. After half an hour, my heart was pounding and I was sweating, but I still wasn’t much good.
Still, I carried on because there’s no arguing with the exercise’s benefits. Nordic walkers’ upper-body exercise increases their heart rate significantly more than walking without poles. And according to cardiologist Dr Aaron Baggish, with poles “you’re engaging 80 to 90 per cent of your muscles.” It also helps people with Parkinson’s, says Burrill. “We put poles in their hands and it’s amazing because they start walking with real rhythm.”
After a few clumsy days of being convinced I would never succeed, suddenly everything clicked. Not only was I able to coordinate the movements, I was aware that my heart, arms and core were getting a workout. Nordic walking is a form of exercise I expect to enjoy for years to come.
【1】What inspired the writer to try Nordic walking?
A．Enjoying the outdoor skiing.
B．Observing Scandinavians walking.
C．Getting tired of simple walking.
D．Fancying a healthy lifestyle.
【2】What was the main challenge for the author during the initial stages of Nordic walking?
A．Building strong muscle in the arms.
B．Using arms and upper body harmoniously.
C．Sweating with heart pounding.
D．Feeling discouraged for lack of progress.
【3】What does the author want to show by mentioning people with Parkinson’s?
A．The great benefits of Nordic walking.
B．The wide practice of Nordic walking.
C．The urgency to promote Nordic walking.
D．The promising future of Nordic walking.
【4】What is the author’s intention in writing this passage?
A．To persuade readers to try Nordic walking for fun.
B．To share the experience of trying a new fitness activity.
C．To emphasize the great difficulties of Nordic walking.
D．To compare Nordic walking with simple walking.
24、The Mysteries of The Maya
Extending south from parts known as Mexico into Central America, 【1】.The Maya built impressive palaces and temples and step pyramids. How were they built without the use of wheels, metal tools or even animal power? 【2】 They applied this understanding to the Maya calendar, which was accurate to within 30 seconds per year.
The fact that Maya society was technologically primitive makes its achievements all the more incredible and mysterious. 【3】 By 700 AD, Maya civilization was at its peak. Yet, within just a couple of generations, it began to mysteriously decline. The cities were left to be taken back by the jungle.
Why Maya civilization collapsed remains a mystery. A deadly disease? Conflicts between cities? 【4】 They had turned wetlands into fields for growing grains, and had dug huge canal systems. As their population expanded, yet more land was needed for agriculture and more trees for construction. By changing the landscape in this way, the Maya people unknowingly reduced their ability to deal with natural disasters.
【5】 Some recent studies have found that there were far fewer tropical cyclones (热带气旋) than usual between 700 AD and 1000 AD, which is likely to have led to a series of droughts. These droughts would have led to food shortages, conflicts and ultimately, the downfall of the cities.
Whatever the reasons, Maya civilization largely disappeared within the deep jungle. Its once-great cities fell into ruin, leaving various mysteries for later people to solve.
A．The Maya civilization leaves us thinking about the past, present and future.
B．But the greatest mystery is what caused the Maya to abandon most of their great cities.
C．The complicated writing system of the Maya hasn’t been interpreted completely by now.
D．Research also suggests those natural disasters may have led to the decline of the Maya.
E．Maya Civilization has been surrounded by mystery since its rediscovery.
F．Some research indicates that the Maya people themselves may have played a part in their downfall.
G．The Maya's understanding of mathematics and astronomy was also quite amazing.
25、Alice is a student who came to my class last year. Though she has already turned 60, Alice looks so fit and______with a bright smile and an enthusiastic attitude. I am Alice’s teacher in class, but I feel she is my teacher in life.
For my 2-hour class every Saturday morning, Alice has to take a 3-hour round-trip on the road. But she is never ______for class. Alice is very passionate about learning English. She often says, “Don’t ______ me as a 60-year-old. I am just a new beginner who wants to learn anything ______ . You know, I am very excited to come to the class!” So I feel a strong sense of______ to make sure what I teach makes sense to her.
Alice came to me with very______ English skills, but she turns out to be a very fast learner because she always puts English______ on a daily basis. I______ her homework before every class. Her homework is usually not what I ______ for the class, rather it is something that she______ to put together. She makes various sentences using the important words and phrases she learned from our______ class. I am always______ by the quality of her work.
I feel fortunate to have a student like Alice. She has______ me so much. Our______ is a great learning experience for both of us. Though I have no idea why she learns English, I hope I can help her ______ her dream, whatever it is.
【1】
A．strong
B．cheerful
C．generous
D．proud
【2】
A．anxious
B．ready
C．late
D．meant
【3】
A．treat
B．recognize
C．mistake
D．describe
【4】
A．carefully
B．obviously
C．regularly
D．eagerly
【5】
A．humor
B．achievement
C．responsibility
D．belonging
【6】
A．special
B．basic
C．effective
D．official
【7】
A．in place
B．in motion
C．in order
D．in use
【8】
A．copy
B．check
C．mention
D．prepare
【9】
A．revised
B．saved
C．arranged
D．collected
【10】
A．volunteers
B．agrees
C．promises
D．hesitates
【11】
A．lively
B．former
C．suitable
D．senior
【12】
A．encouraged
B．annoyed
C．confused
D．impressed
【13】
A．taught
B．challenged
C．guaranteed
D．permitted
【14】
A．appointment
B．determination
C．interaction
D．cooperation
【15】
A．play safe with
B．try out for
C．let go of
D．get closer to
26、假设你是张林，你班来自英国的交流学生John因病住院已两周，请你用英文给他写封信，主要内容包括：
1．询问病情，表示关切；
2．介绍班级近期活动，学习等情况；
3．表达祝愿。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．信的格式已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Zhang Lin
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