1、—Why is Tom in such a hurry?
—He ________ for Beijing to attend an important meeting.The flight ________ at 6∶00.
A.leaves;leaves
B.is leaving;leaves
C.will leave;has left
D.leaves;is to leave
2、We were wild with joy when word came________our school team had won first place in the debate contest.
A.whether B.how C.that D.why
3、— Oh, my God, I left my portable computer in the taxi!
— ________. Let’s call the taxi company first.
A.Pray for it B. Cheer up
C. Forget it D. Calm down
4、The visitor asked to have his picture taken ________stood the famous tower.
A. where B. at which
C. that D. when
5、 Having been working for a famous multinational for years, I have considerable knowledge and rich experience in this field.
A. attained B. distributed
C. grasped D. Conveyed
6、The needle treatment ______ the ancient times has cured many diseases.
A.dated back to
B.dated from
C.that dated back to
D.that dates from
7、I’d like to thank you for the great of being addressing this assembly, sharing my opinion of living a low-carbon life.
A. privilege B. principle
C. possibility D. presentation
8、No sooner ____________ these words than the warden hit him on the head with the soup spoon.
A.had the boy spoken B.has the boy spoken
C.did the boy speak D.was the boy speaking
9、At the press conference, a government spokesman expressed his great ____________ for the
safety of the three trapped workers.
A. sympathy B. concern
C. sorrow D. anger
10、I ________ that the experience I was heading for was anything but boring, had I read the brochure carefully.
A. realized B. had realized
C. would realize D. would have realized
11、—Jimmy has had a lot of parties recently.
—Yes, that might ________ why he didn’t do well in the test.
A.turn up
B.add up to
C.account for
D.make sense of
12、—Hurry up!There’s a bus coming!
—Why run?There will be_____one in two or three minutes.
A.another B.other
C.the other D.any other
13、Well located______ the main shopping mall and the cinema, this new hotel is quite popular _____a staff of 300 workers.
A.in; with B.for, in C.for; with D.at; on
14、I have learned a lot about Asian customs, ______ in the small village for three years in the early 1990s.
A. lived B. to live
C. having lived D. to have lived
15、Whenever I feel lonely or upset, I always do some reading, which _________ me well.
A. serves B. suits C. favors D. motivates
16、Learning another language is like stepping out of a door, ______I can look back and see more clearly my own language.
A.By which B.through which C.which D.on which
17、__ __ many Chinese women have received higher education, there are still obstacles that prevent them from enjoying the same opportunities for education and employment as men.
A.Whether
B.Because
C.When
D.Although
18、I am sorry that I can not meet you at the railway station. I _______ Beijing by the time you come back from abroad.
A. have left B. will have left
C. will leave D. am leaving
19、The general at last got a chance to visit the village_____ he used to fight, he had been dreaming of for years.
A.that/which
B.where/that
C.in which/what
D.where/in which
20、Playing with their peers, children learn to and not do exactly what they want to do.
A. compromise B. compete
C. contribute D. construct
21、Productivity seems to be the holy grail(圣杯)of the working world. Imagine the perfect day—working from dusk to dawn, a productivity machine. Thankfully, a productive lifestyle isn’t all that difficult to achieve. 【1】 In line with that, here are some steps highly productive people do that you can carry out in your own life.
There’s one thing everyone must have in common - listening to our bodies. If we don’t listen to our bodies, productivity isn’t sustainable. 【2】 They notice signs such as lack of sleep and constantly feeling tired. But, most importantly, they act. During the working day, highly productive people know how their bodies work and adapt their schedules. For example, by doing small tasks first, productive people set themselves up for a successful afternoon.
【3】 Every minute is maximized to its full potential, whether it’s relaxing after work or a period of deep work. For starters, organizational tools such as Trello are popular, and with good reason. 【4】 Email marketers have more attractive tools such as Convert-Kit that automate the email sequence. Automating may sometimes be annoying to set up, but it saves so much time which better used elsewhere. When you learn to maximize your time as highly productive people do, maintaining longer periods of efficient work becomes easier.
The benefits of prioritizing downtime can not be understated. Sleep, the ultimate rest, is vital to a productive person’s weapon. For example, a study found that when you sleep for four hours or less consistently, your thinking ability declines to the equivalent of adding about eight years in age. Besides, as we know, your body needs time off from work. Think of the famous metaphor: you can’t shoot an arrow without first pulling it back. 【5】.
A.You must rest before you go again.
B.You don’t need to get anything done.
C.The tools keep your mind in check and focus high.
D.Highly productive people know when they’re burning out.
E.All highly productive people manage their time effectively.
F.However, useful tools like Convert-Kit extend beyond Trello.
G.To be a productive person, you need simple and practical steps.
22、School had just started in August when Conner began throwing up for no reason. It wasn’t long before the boy also began suffering terrible headaches. In February a 1.7-inch tumor was found in his brain and Conner was set to begin to receive radiation (放射疗法) treatments. Before treatments start, technicians make a white plastic mask (面罩) to keep patients immoveable and protect unaffected parts of the brain while radiation is directed at the tumor.
It’s an unpleasant experience and a frightening time. The doctor Cook decided that the masks could at least be made to look like something fun—maybe Batman or Mickey Mouse. “I started thinking these masks are white and not fun at all for kids,” she told The Greenville News. “I felt like if we could make them a little more fun for them, they might be a little more excited about coming in for the treatment. Because the kids are afraid. While the treatment itself isn’t physically painful, it can cause a lot of anxiety (焦虑). And the treatment is required daily for up to six weeks.”
And the masks really make a difference. “The kids really like them,” Cook said. “It makes what is, let’s face it, a terrible experience, a nice experience because they get to choose something themselves.”
When new children come in for the treatment, Cook finds out what their favorite movies or cartoon characters are. Then she sets about creating the mask by drawing the image she wants onto paper, sticking it with glue, and once it’s dry, she applies the colors using paints. Each child can take the mask home once the treatment ends.
“Coming to the doctor always means fear and pain. I wanted to make it fun,” she said. “The kids really love it. It’s something they enjoy and can relate to. And it fills an interest I have. I get great pleasure from it.”
【1】Why is the plastic mask used according to paragraph 1?
A.To protect the brain.
B.To speed the treatment.
C.To reduce the headache.
D.To help with a health check.
【2】What can we know about the radiation treatment?
A.It can be received at home.
B.It will cause huge physical pain.
C.It may make the patients feel worried.
D.It needs to be completed in a month.
【3】What does Cook do to help the children being treated?
A.Show them their favorite movies.
B.Offer them some free masks as gifts.
C.Dress them up as cartoon characters.
D.Make the masks more interesting to kids.
【4】What does the author want to show by telling this story?
A.Love can treat the terrible sickness.
B.Kindness can bring warmth and joy.
C.Health matters to everyone.
D.Creativity leads to success.
23、Arbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian’s Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstructions
The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer’s house and soldiers’ quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer’s house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
Opening Times and Getting There
April 1-October 31:
Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm.
November 1-March 31:
Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25-26 and January 1)
Entry is free.
Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby.
Website:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
【1】According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort ______.
A.was related to the military B.got reconstructions around AD 160
C.was built in a small area in Rome D.provided a comfortable life for soldiers
【2】What can visitors do in the museum?
A.See historical objects. B.Build tombstones for the dead.
C.Write to ancient Romans. D.Try using old tools and weapons.
【3】What time does Arbeia Roman Fort close?
A.On April 1. B.On October 31. C.On November 1. D.On December 26.
24、For centuries, generations of clothing designers and garment makers in China have been devoted to building the “Garment Kingdom”, making the garments an important component of Chinese culture.
♦Origin of Chinese clothing
In primitive society, the Chinese lived in caves. To keep warm, they covered themselves with natural materials like leaves, grasses and animal furs.
About 18,000 years ago, the Chinese invented sewing. Animal skins were cut to fit the human body using sharpened stone and bone tools and then sewn together using bone needles. 【1】.
♦ 【2】
Chinese rules of etiquette regarding garments and ornaments started taking shape in the Zhou Dynasty. During the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Period, the idea of fashion reached new heights. Qin Shihuang established many social systems, including that of uniforms to distinguish people’s ranks and social positions. In the Tang dynasty, clothing was more varied than before because the state was more open to the outside world. 【3】 They were allowed to expose their arms and back and wear dresses that absorbed elements from other cultures. They could wear men’s riding garments if they liked. Casual wear appeared during the Song Dynasty and during the Yuan Dynasty, the simple and unadorned style of clothing was mainly a combination of Mongolian and Han influences. Dramatic changes took place during the Ming Dynasty. There was no limitation to one style and natural beauty was advocated, 【4】. However, during the Qing Dynasty, clothes became elegant and poised (威严的).
【5】. There appeared the qipao, Chinese tunic suit, student uniform, Lenin — style suit, Russian dress, miniskirt, punk (怪异服装) and T-shirt.
Today, some people in China follow world fashion, but individuality has become the main trend. More and more people can enjoy beautiful fashions with traditional features and the modern chic.
A.it influenced people’s lives.
B.Development of clothing.
C.Chinese garments of the 20th century ranged greatly in style.
D.thus bringing vigor (活力) and life force to clothing culture.
E.The invention of sewing allowed the early Chinese to make better fitting clothes to protect them from harsh conditions.
F.What is worth special mention is that women of the Tang dynasty did not have to abide by the traditional dress code.
G.Fashion designers today are finding new ways to combine modern fashion trends with traditional Chinese symbols of good fortune.
25、Mother’s Day is around the corner, and to mark the occasion, I want to share with you what Mom taught me, impressed upon me, and how she otherwise shaped me.
From my earliest ____, I felt as if my mother was preparing me for ____ special. When we entered a room, her entire focus was on me. I felt as if I was the ____ of her universe — a great feeling. Offering her the same ____, I intently listened to her stories without ____. I tried to return that feeling of being truly loved.
____ there was always deep affection flowing between us, she wasn’t a softy (心肠软的人). She worked hard and ____ her children to do the same. I began working in our little corner grocery store by age eight and ____ it by the age of twelve. She ____ my hard work and treated me as an equal. I learned that I could do anything through hard work. I learned ____.
Mom always supported my decisions, but also ____ her concern. When I decided to retire early from teaching to writing about etiquette (礼仪), she announced her concern. She ____ that there wasn’t a ____ for it — my mom, always the business person. ____, by the end of our conversation she ____ me with, “With your training and love of people, you are ____ for this.” She followed quickly with a saying I’ll always remember, “Nothing is ___ to a man who will have a try.” Thanks, Mom.
By ____, my mother taught me how to show respect for others. She gave me my listening skills, my courage, and my manners. Through her, I ____ to be strong, to follow my heart, and to work hard. I never ____. If not for this, I wouldn’t be a successful business owner and good friend to all.
【1】A. memories B. . times C. lessons D. opinions
【2】A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything
【3】A. pride B. center C. trouble D. success
【4】A. admiration B. reward C. authority D. respect
【5】A. interrupting、 B. moving C. understanding D. thinking
【6】A. Now that B. As though C. Even though D. So that
【7】A. ordered B. allowed C. forbade D. expected
【8】A. abandoned B. managed C. controlled D. adjusted
【9】A. appreciated B. ignored C. celebrated D. treasured
【10】A. determination B. communication C. encouragement D. devotion
【11】A. covered B. expressed C. changed D. displayed
【12】A. thought B. argued C. worried D. convinced
【13】A. chance B. market C. company D. limit
【14】A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Though D. However
【15】A. encouraged B. assured C. advised D. signaled
【16】A. eager B. grateful C. perfect D. responsible
【17】A. unique B. good C. harmful D. difficult
【18】A. accident B. design C. example D. nature
【19】A. wanted B. learned C. tried D. remained
【20】A. give up B. give out C. give away D. give back
26、上周末Anna去商店购物。下面四幅图描述的是Anna购物后回家时在路上所发生的事。请以“What an Unlucky Day”为题写一篇短文。
参考词汇:
出故障 break down 经过 pass by
What an Unlucky Day
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