1、Shut the window, ______ it’ll get too cold in here.
A. so B. yet C. but D. otherwise
2、You can get to your destination earlier ________ you don’t mind taking the night train.
A.when B.if C.though D.until
3、John always gets up early in the morning _____ energetic and ready to start a new day.
A. feel B. to feel
C. feeling D. felt
4、The paper ox my grandmother _________ for me is my most valued birthday gift.
A.cut B.will cut
C.had cut D.cuts
5、Since Jerry is absent today, let's get someone else to ________ the work where it was left off yesterday.
A.take in
B.take down
C.take up
D.take off
6、Most people feel bored if you ask them to visit the library or museum. But if invited to see a movie, or go dancing, they will ________ the chance.
A.set up
B.take in
C.jump at
D.try on
7、_____, everyone present was amused by his adventure story in Africa.
A.Absurd as might it sound
B.As it might sound absurd
C.As absurd it might sound
D.Absurd as it might sound
8、—John failed in the English test this time.
— He has been studying hard all the time.
A.Of course. B.Sure.
C.What a surprise! D.Is there something wrong?
9、All scientists _______ to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels.
A.submit B.preserve C.subscribe D.deserve
10、The paper ox my grandmother _________ for me is my most valued birthday gift.
A. cut B. will cut C. had cut D. cuts
11、It’s reported that the fire that ________ at two o’clock last night caused a lot of damage.
A.breaking out
B.breaks out
C.broke out
D.was broken out
12、She is always unknowingly making a sound because of her illness, for which people ______her.
A.stare at
B.glance at
C.aim at
D.call at
13、Tom in the library every night over the last three months.
A. works B. worked
C. has been working D. had been working
14、 Dale and her husband have ideas on how to spend a vacation. She wants to sleep on the beach for a week, but he prefers visiting museums.
A. reasonable B. brilliant
C. relevant D. Contrary
15、The satellite image shows more rain______in the area over the next 24 hours.
A.is forecasting
B.will forecast
C.is forecast
D.forecasts
16、 to work on Saturdays, the employees are offered a higher salary.
A. Expecting B. Expected
C. To be expected D. Having expected
17、We were both travelling across Europe, and that’s ________ we first met.
A. which B. whether C. when D. whom
18、____carefully for a long time, the opening was a great success
A. To have been prepared
B. Having been prepared
C. To be prepared
D. Being prepared
19、________ himself with routine tasks, he had no time to accompany his children.
A.Occupying B.Occupied
C.Being occupied D.To be occupied
20、When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.
A. in terms of B. in need of
C. in favor of D. in praise of
21、How to Drop a Pant Size in a Week
Dropping one pant size in seven days is a difficult task, but with dedication, exercise and the right diet, you can make it happen.
Increase your water consumption. Thirst is often misinterpreted as hunger, and if you are drinking the right amount of water, you will find it much easier to avoid snacking. Look to drink at around eight or nine glasses of water every day.
Lower your calorie count. You can use a calorie calculator to determine how much you need to take in to maintain or lose weight. If you take in fewer calories than you burn each day, you will lose weight as a result. As a rule, an average-sized woman needs to take in less than 1, 300 calories per day for extreme weight loss, as you’ll naturally burn around 2,000. Exact measurements differ based on age, height, weight and activity level.
Cut the junk food. Chips, soda and candy seem harmless if taken as snacks, but can seriously affect your weight loss. Limit yourself to one or two snacks per day and switch your usual snack foods for baby carrots, apples and grapes.
Break up your meals. If you want to lose weight, try eating four or five small meals per day instead of two or three large ones. This makes it easier for your body to process what you are consuming. Divide your required calories by the number of meals you’ll be eating to determine how large each meal should be. Space your meals out two or three hours apart—try meals at breakfast, mid-morning, lunch, afternoon and dinner.
Doing intense aerobic (需氧的) exercise. You have to encourage your body to burn calories if you want to drop pounds and inches. Running is by far the fastest calorie burner, with the potential for 986 calories per hour. If you’re unable to run, use an elliptical machine (椭圆机), jump rope, or participate in a high-impact aerobics class.
【1】When you are thirsty, you may mistake it as a sign ________.
A.to drink something B.to eat something
C.to sleep for a while D.to do some exercise
【2】If you want to lose weight, you need to ________.
A.burn fewer calories B.eat as much as usual
C.eat less than you burn D.measure your weight first
【3】Of the following, which might be beneficial for losing weight?
A.Fruits. B.Hamburgers.
C.Steak. D.Ice cream.
22、When Josephine Cooper was growing up,she learned the importance of charity from her parents.Although they made a modest living for their family of 10,they insisted on sharing with those less fortunate.
Half a century later,Mrs Cooper became a beloved volunteer at the San Diego Food Bank,where she devoted herself to helping others.She organized and ran a distribution center from a church,helping it become the organization’s largest emergency food distribution center in San Diego.She was one of 25 outstanding senior volunteers in the nation selected and invited to Washington D.C.to receive the award.
“She was the main person who helped us make that program grow,” said Mike Doody,former director of the Food Bank.“She had a way of getting people to work together and to work hard.She was determined and stubborn,but in a good way.She had a good heart.” People knew her as “Grandma” because of her selflessness and her devotion to helping hungry children and families.“She reminded people of their Grandma.” Doody said.
As a widow with a young child in 1979,Mrs.Cooper was helped through a difficult financial time when the Food Bank provided her with groceries.“She dedicated her life to giving back,” said her daughter,Monica Cooper.It wasn’t unusual for a local church to call Mrs Cooper to ask her to aid a needy family.“She would give people food out of her cupboard.Sometimes we would cook a meal for a family living out of their car,” Cooper said.
Although Mrs Cooper was honored to receive the national award for her volunteer work,she said being able to help others was her reward.She died of liver disease and kidney failure,aged 93.
【1】The underlined word “charity” in Paragraph 1 refers to .
A.offering help B.donating money
C.providing services D.showing sympathy
【2】Which of the following is true of Mrs Cooper?
A.She died at an early age.
B.She refused the national award.
C.She was kind and devoted.
D.She was not easy to get along with.
【3】Mrs Cooper’s story suggests that .
A.everyone needs a Grandma nearby
B.children are what their parents are
C.a sound mind is in a sound body
D.a mother’s love never changes
23、 Now, you may be thinking, “Oh my goodness, how do I start to get better sleep? 【1】” Well, beyond avoiding the damaging and harmful impact of alcohol and caffeine on sleep, and if you’re struggling with sleep at night, avoiding naps during the day, I have two pieces of advice for you.
The first is regularity. Go to bed at the same time, wake up at the same time, no matter whether it’s the weekday or the weekend. Regularity is king, and it will anchor your sleep and improve the quantity and the quality of that sleep.
【2】 Your body needs to drop its core temperature by about two to three degrees Fahrenheit (华氏) to initiate sleep and then to stay asleep, and it’s the reason you will always find it easier to fall asleep in a room that’s too cold than too hot. So aim for a bedroom temperature of around 65 degrees, or about 18 degrees Celsius (摄氏度). 【3】
And then finally, in taking a step back, then, what is the mission-critical statement here? Well, I think it may be this: sleep, unfortunately, is not an optional lifestyle luxury. 【4】 It is your life-support system, and it is Mother Nature’s best effort yet at immortality (长生不老). And the decrease of sleep throughout industrialized nations is having a disastrous impact on our health, our wellness, even the safety and the education of our children. 【5】 And it’s fast becoming one of the greatest public health challenges that we face in the 21st century.
A.Is it a good idea to stay up?
B.The second is keep it cool.
C.It’s a silent sleep loss disease.
D.Sleep is a biological necessity.
E.What are your tips for good sleep?
F.That’s going to be the best option for the sleep of most people.
G.You can’t update your memory if you don’t have enough sleep.
24、“I’m sorry,” the bank teller said. “Your check has bounced (拒付).” Her words took a moment to sink in. This year had brought so much pain. A divorce (离婚), losing my house, then the loss of my job right before the holidays… and now the check for my car insurance had bounced!
Leaving the bank, I wondered what I would do. My unemployment (失业) checks were delayed, and everything seemed to be piling up. How long could I last without money? How I missed my parents in the faraway Los Angeles.
December in Michigan meant it was not only dark, but cold and snowy. Despite (尽管) that, I had an urge to take a walk on my favorite trail. Being cold and dark also meant there was a good chance no one else would be out, so I decided to go.
On the trail, I was grateful for sounds of rushing water coming from the little river. They covered my soft sobs while I walked. Tonight, it all felt like too much to bear.
Eventually, when my tears dried up, I headed home. Approaching my apartment (公寓) door, I noticed something bulky hanging on it. Probably another bill, I thought. While I struggled with my boots, I could see a card with my name on it through the clear plastic bag. Reaching in, I took out a very small, white envelope. Inside the envelope was a beautiful card with no name written on it, but it was stuffed with gift cards --- hundreds of dollars of gift cards that could meet my urgent needs!
I was in shock and awe. The timing of this amazing anonymous (匿名的) gift, arriving at exactly the right moment, was almost too much to comprehend. Again, I began crying, but now they were tears of joy. I felt so loved.
I would go to Los Angeles tomorrow!
【1】What happened to the author?
A.Something was wrong with her divorce.
B.She didn’t succeed if finding a new job.
C.Something was wrong with her check.
D.She had to sell her car for lack of money.
【2】The story take place ________.
A.in spring
B.in summer
C.in autumn
D.in winter
【3】Who might have sent the anonymous gift?
A.Her parents.
B.The bank teller.
C.Her friend.
D.Her former husband.
【4】What is the process of the author’s emotion and feeling?
A.Crazy, sad, calm, joyful.
B.Disappointed, moved, surprised, grateful.
C.Disappointed, sad, surprised, warm.
D.Angry, crazy, calm, grateful.
25、Having relocated often, I’ve developed a love of de-cluttering(整理). Actually, there have been times when I’ve questioned whether it’s an/a ______. But I’ve concluded that it isn’t. ______, the habit is just wonderful blessing.
Standing ______ my wardrobe (衣橱) at least once every couple of months, I consider what can go. Even doing so ______, there’s always something that I no longer love. Perhaps it’s an article of ______ that doesn’t express how I see myself any more or is not the most ______. Maybe it’s something that has ______ through the last few selections and has finally lost its fight to _______in the wardrobe.
Either way, some clothes _____ at the charity shop. Occasionally such a ______ may see something new-to-me come home from the store. At least I know, though, that the new item adds a different energy to my wardrobe. So it’s ______. If however, I haven’t worn the new item within a few weeks, then it’s ______ that I am not as in love with it as I thought. It’s then donated back to the ______ on the next trip.
De-cluttering does not belong only to wardrobes, though. I also delete old computer files and emails, ______ the recycle bin on my computer daily. That way, ______ I look at my computer, it is like my wardrobe — only that which serves a purpose remains.
The best form of de-cluttering we can really do is to rid ourselves of outdated _____. Like with all forms of de-cluttering, saying ______ to thinking patterns that no longer serve us creates ______ to breathe. It also makes room for new ways of thinking. Yes, de-cluttering can ______ all areas of our lives.
I wish you the courage to abandon the parts of your life that no longer ______ you and make space for fresh energy to flow.
【1】A. advantage B. addiction C. excuse D. habit
【2】A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Meanwhile
【3】A. near B. in C. behind D. before
【4】A. eventually B. gradually C. regularly D. willingly
【5】A. clothing B. furniture C. luggage D. beddings
【6】A. expensive B. useful C. comfortable D. colorful
【7】A. passed on B. hung on C. showed off D. turned up
【8】A. involve B. join C. live D. stay
【9】A. gave up B. ended up C. went up D. sold out
【10】A. trip B. change C. choice D. situation
【11】A. possible B. hopeful C. welcome D. unbelievable
【12】A. vital B. strange C. necessary D. clear
【13】A. school B. wardrobe C. store D. church
【14】A. fill B. empty C. search D. exchange
【15】A. when B. unless C. though D. until
【16】A. papers B. thoughts C. clothes D. customs
【17】A. truth B. yes C. goodbye D. hello
【18】A. value B. time C. chance D. space
【19】A. apply to B. benefit from C. react to D. break down
【20】A. delight B. include C. serve D. love
26、你在英国曼彻斯特的朋友Jim通过邮件告诉你,2017年夏天,中国的共享单车在英国登陆,受到了英国人极大的欢迎。请你回复一封邮件,简要介绍共享单车在天津的情况,并阐述共享单车的优点(不少于两点)和存在的问题(不少于一点),最终表明自己对共享单车的态度。
注意:(1)词数不少于100;
(2)开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
提示信息:(1)2017年天津共享单车接近100万辆;
(2)手机应用smartphone APP
(3)二维码the QR code
Dear Jim,
I am glad to hear that China’s shared bikes have lunched service in the UK and bike sharing has become new way of transport for you.
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Yours,
Li Jin