1、---What do you think of the two students ______ to take part in the competition?
---They are hardworking as well as intelligent.
A. selecting B. to select
C. selected D. having selected
2、Can you do the job alone, or do you want someone to _________ you?
A.affect
B.approve
C.assist
D.arrange
3、Mr. Wang has donated all his books he collected n his life to our school’s library, deserves praising.
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
4、It is widely accepted that parents should raise their children more by ________ than by anything else.
A. contrast B. force
C. example D. nature
5、There comes a time when the young man ______ a really difficult time.
A.is pulling through
B.is going through
C.is running through
D.is pushing through
6、________ his sister, he is fond of swimming very much.
A.Likely
B.Unlike
C.Dislike
D.Like
7、Finally they arrived at a place _______ sold cigarettes and other small articles.
A. which B. where
C. who D. what
8、—Why did John break his radio_________?
—Because he wished to have his father get him a new one for Christmas.
A. on purpose B. by accident
C. for the purpose D. in an accident
9、The small car can’t ______ a large family inside.
A.suit B.press C.collect D.fit
10、The number of the students studying in the university _______more than 50,000.
A.reaches B.gets C.has D.arrives
11、You can't just selling clothes with a long face, which will our customers.
A. give away B. scare away C. take away D. put away
12、I worry about my weight so I am always on ________.
A.diet
B.ad.
C.poster
D.book
E.magazine
13、Miss Yang will teach us Chinese today ______Mr.Zhang.
A. instead B. instead of
C. to D. of
14、In order to save time, he limited his lecture ______ thirty minutes.
A. by
B. over
C. to
D. for
15、_____ seemed as if nobody knew anything about the accident.
A.What B.That C.It D.As
16、Tom is nice and lovely, but he be very naughty at times.
A.can B.shall C.must D.should
17、He fought against the illness with courage and _______.
A.flood
B.visa
C.plate
D.determination
18、 The moment I got back to the classroom, I found I _______ my jacket on the playground.
A. left B. had left
C. have left D. was leaving
19、----- Must I turn off the gas after cooking?
----- Of course. You can never be ______ careful with that.
A.enough
B.too
C.so
D.very
20、Gone are the days ________ China was called “a Sick Man of East Asia”.
A. that B. if C. when D. what
21、All the doctors in the hospital insisted that he _____badly hurt and that he ________ at once.
A. should be; be operated on B. were; must be operated on
C. be; was operated on D. was; be operated on
22、Over-exercising is very dangerous ________ it adds too much burden to the heart.
A.even if
B.although
C.because
D.unless
23、In order to improve English,________.
A.Jenny’s father bought her a lot of tapes
B.Jenny bought a lot of tapes for herself
C.a lot of tapes were bought by Jenny
D.a lot of tapes were bought by Jenny’s father
24、We’ve just heard a warning on the radio that a heavy snow is _____ to come this evening.
A. likely B. convenient
C. probable D. believable
25、Due to the heavy rain and dense fog, the sports meeting was________and the school board hasn't made up their minds when to hold it.
A.called off
B.put up
C.put off
D.taken off
26、 It could be time to admit that you have a habit of putting off your tasks because you waste too much time on the Internet. If you are ready to cut down the time that you spend on it , it may seem difficult.【1】
Pay attention to the time that you spend on the Internet. 【2】 Make sure you know how long it takes you to do each task and record exactly what you do. Then determine if an activity is really necessary. You'd be surprised at how much time you actually spend on necessary instead of unnecessary online activities.
【3】Though it may feel strange to use technology to stop you from using technology, this is what we face today. To improve your work efficiency (效率)while you are online, use apps that block the access (通道)to websites you always go to. This way will tell you not to jump over to the websites when you have the task to do.
When working, avoid using your phone. With your smart phone at hand, you will waste lots of time on the Internet You have to stop wasting time online. Put away your phone when you are working or studying. 【4】 So you are unable to check your phone because you don't see it.
Ask others for help. If you can't control yourself and you waste too much time on the Internet, it may be time to ask others for help. 【5】 Your family members can be helpful to you.
A.Keep your phone in another room.
B.Block the access to your favorite websites.
C.It is easier for you to control yourself with others' help.
D.Here are some methods that help you do with the difficulty.
E.Do all of your computer work at the beginning of your project.
F.To break the habit, learn how to manage the time you spend online.
G.You will find these useful tips can help you solve most of your problems.
27、An Olympic Village is a place that houses Olympic competitors. It is a place where they prepare for what might be the most important moment in their life. But we want to know more about this mysterious (神秘的) place: What really happens in the village?
We asked swimmer Natalie Coughlin, a three-time Olympian and 12-time medalist. She says, “People think it’s a lot more attractive and interesting than it is. It isn’t. It’s like a huge college campus, including a bank, a salon, a post office, and a huge cafeteria — except that everyone is anxious, getting ready for their biggest event under unbelievably high pressure.”
But some other Olympians look differently at their campus. “It’s like the first day of college,” water polo player Tony Azevedo says. “You’re super excited. Everyone’s meeting people and trying to socialize with others.”
Coughlin says the best spot to be in the village is the cafeteria. Not only does it provide a place to talk with the rest of the athletes from your country, but it’s a great chance for people-watching. One of her favorite games was to tell what sport someone in front of her took based on their body type.
Living in the same village means athletes run into one another all the time. Coughlin shares this story: While in London in 2012, at one point applause (欢呼) broke out at the arrival of someone. Coughlin thought it was one of the British royals, but it was Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (the world’s greatest runner alive). Runner Allyson Felix — a winner of six gold Olympic medals — has also had her run-ins. In 2008, she came across the world-famous U.S. men’s basketball team, including Anthony, Bryant, Wade and other top players.
It’s “a pretty wild scene, the biggest melting pot — a place where large numbers of people, ideas, and cultures are mixed together— you’ve been in,” said swimmer Eric Shanteau. Felix agrees, saying, “You get to meet people from other countries that you wouldn’t even come into contact with. To me that’s the coolest thing.”
【1】The purpose of the first paragraph is to ______.
A.provide examples
B.present research findings
C.introduce the topic
D.give suggestions
【2】What does Coughlin say about the Olympic villagers?
A.They are very nervous.
B.They like to make friends.
C.They enjoy the village very much.
D.They spend most of their time relaxing.
【3】What did Coughlin often do at the cafeteria in the Olympic Village?
A.She often watched other people play games there.
B.She often spent time with athletes from other countries.
C.She often gave fitness advice to others according to their body features.
D.She often tried guessing a person’s sport.
【4】What do both Coughlin and Felix tell us in Paragraph 5?
A.Why Olympians are so popular.
B.How they met superstars in the village.
C.Why the Olympic Village is mysterious.
D.How they communicated with other players.
【5】What impresses Felix most in the Olympic Village?
A.Spending time with some old foreign friends.
B.The positive influence of the Olympic spirit.
C.Mixing with people from around the world.
D.The competitive atmosphere in the village.
28、 Everyone would like to be a millionaire , a person with a lot of money, but can you imagine having over $30 million and only being 20 years old? Britney Spears from Kentwood, a small town in Louisiana, is only 20 years old. She is a world famous film star with not only $30 million but also a $2 million house in LA. At her young age, she can look after her family financially (经济上) all her life. This year is a big year for Britney. She is now on a 31-day tour of the US and every concert is a sell-out. That means she plays in front of a crowd of around 18,000 people every time. It’s a tiring schedule but brings her a lot. When touring, she goes to bed around 1 a.m. and then has a lie-in until 1 p.m. the next day. Her philosophy (人生观) is to take care of the body and relax but always make sure you work hard and have fun.
Spears is not pleased with only touring and selling nearly 40 million records so she decided to step into the movie business and try a bit of acting. She made an appearance in “Austin Power 3” this year and she is filming a teenage light play that will come out in March 2003. In this movie, she has a starring role.
For Britney, acting is another way to express herself and she is enthusiastic (热心的) about it all. If her movies are successful, her money in the bank is sure to grow by another few million dollars but she does it for the love, not the money, as she herself tells the reporters .
【1】We can infer (推断) from the text that most millionaires are __________.
A.older than 20 B.around 20 C.in their 30s D.in their 40s
【2】Which of the following is not true according to the text?
A.Though young, Britney can support her family now.
B.While touring, Britney sleeps about 12 hours a day.
C.The teenage comedy movie was based on Britney’s own story.
D.Britney will be even richer with her movies successful.
【3】According to Britney Spears, she works __________.
A.to be a great actress B.for the enjoyment
C.for money D.to be more famous
29、 Sometimes life can seem challenging and we usually get the feeling that however happy we are,we never seem to be satisfied .We usually feel upset with the troubles that life throws at us.The best thing to do at that point of time is to close our eyes and start counting of all the blessings in life that God has given us.
If we think deeply, our life is full of blessings that we hardly recognize.Listening to the singing of birds early in the morning,we realize that there are many people who spend their life in a world that is silent while many others spend their lives in a world that is dark and may have never seen a rainbow(彩虹) or the setting sun.
When you go out for a drive,pull down the window and look at the poor beggar standing under the hot sun,begging for filling his hungry stomach.We get three meals a day without realizing its importance.Isn't that a blessing?
Whenever you are sad,look at the eyes of your parents and family filled with love and concern for you. There are many people who have never experienced the love of a family.Isn't that a blessing?
As Mother Teresa once said,"We don't need to do great things.We need to do small things with great love".
The key to a happy life is when we consider others’ problems to be our own and try to help them.When we love people without any expectations and help them,our heart is filled with a sense of happiness and peace.
So next time whenever life knocks you down,close your eyes and start counting!
【1】What does the author intend to tell us?
A.Love gives us courage.
B.Don’t be unsatisfied with our life.
C.True happiness lies in becoming rich.
D.The singing of birds can make us happy.
【2】What should we do when we fell sad?
A.Drive outside and beg.
B.Close our eyes and cry.
C.Look for our parents’ love and concern.
D.Remember the happy time we’ve experienced.
【3】What can be learned from the text?
A.It is a blessing to have three meals a day.
B.Mother Teresa calls on us to do great things in life.
C.It's natural to see a rainbow or the setting sun in life.
D.We have already known that life is filled with blessings.
【4】What is the key to a happy life?
A.Considering our own things.
B.Learning to love and help others.
C.Letting our hearts fill with peace.
D.Helping others with many expectations.
30、When Liam fell into the sea during a sailing lesson, he had no idea what he was in for. “I was shaking with _______,”said Liam in an interview. _______, he was wearing a life jacket, but the water was _______.
The experience left him wondering if he could _______ something that could help people stay warm in water related accidents. The following spring, Liam _______ his friend Fraser for a class science project. Together they got the _______ of “LifeHeat ”——a self heating life jacket that could one day help someone in a _______ situation.
After repeated tests, Liam and Fraser _______ calcium chloride -- a chemical (化学品) often used to melt (融化) snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways, which _______ the life jacket to remain warm underwater. Then they decided to self test their ________ by jumping into the sea. Their first ________ did not go as planned. “We put in more calcium chloride than we usually do,” said Liam. “We were starting to overheat!” While it wasn’t the result they expected, the test made Liam and Fraser feel ________ .
This year they ________ B. C. Science Fairs and won first prize. It was a special moment for Liam and Fraser as they could receive feedback (反馈) from experts to ________ their work. They hoped to turn their invention into business. “We believe that this ________ will be widely used to save more lives,” said Fraser.
【1】
A.anger
B.fear
C.music
D.help
【2】
A.Thankfully
B.Undoubtedly
C.Secretly
D.Finally
【3】
A.salty
B.dirty
C.cold
D.warm
【4】
A.buy
B.borrow
C.save
D.create
【5】
A.caught up with
B.looked for
C.teamed up with
D.cared for
【6】
A.class
B.idea
C.exercise
D.word
【7】
A.famous
B.pleasant
C.similar
D.private
【8】
A.gave up
B.came across
C.cleaned up
D.went across
【9】
A.allowed
B.warned
C.invited
D.accepted
【10】
A.trade
B.mark
C.agreement
D.invention
【11】
A.rule
B.race
C.try
D.sport
【12】
A.hopeful
B.nervous
C.strange
D.lonely
【13】
A.failed
B.entered
C.managed
D.prepared
【14】
A.lead
B.copy
C.record
D.improve
【15】
A.product
B.lesson
C.machine
D.method
31、Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the proper form of the words or expressions given in the frame. Each one can only be used once.
A Brief History of Ice
Ice is a lot more than frozen water. In ancient days, it was nearly worth its weight in gold. Egyptian pharaohs, Roman emperors, and Mideastern kings ordered thick pieces of ice brought from the snow-covered mountain peak to make their drinks 【1】. Floated on ships, ice soon became a quick business -- not only as refreshment but also to cool houses in an old version of air 【2】. The Chinese of 3,000 years ago built special buildings to 【3】 ice. The Persians enjoyed put ice into fruit juices, which was called sharbia. In time, a craze for sharbia 【4】 throughout Europe.
The best was yet to come. In Italy, around 1550, some 【5】 cooks added milk to the recipe(菜谱). Presto! The 【6】 of ice cream! But, for centuries, it was 【7】 and expensive. In 1809, Dolly Madison, wife of the fourth president of U. S. A., impressed her dinner guests by being the first to 【8】 ice cream at the White House.
Apart from nice desserts, ice was 【9】 business. It could cool fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables sent all over the world. Since then, we needn’t climb up mountains for ice all year round.
A small ice cube has a big history. Imagine yourself a queen or king of Persia when you put an ice into your lemonade. It’ll 【10】 even better.
32、Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future-for example, getting into college or getting a good job-that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.