1、Upon __________ the word “volunteer”, what comes to your minds?
A.learned B.to learn C.learning D.being learned
2、Although _____ by the opposite team, the players were not discouraged but practiced harder.
A. beating B. beaten
C. having beaten D. being beaten
3、You should take ______of this opportunity and try to get the post.
A.care
B.charge
C.place
D.advantage
4、Through comparison,he found that the location of the 117 known Maya cities ________to the positions of the stars.
A.correspond
B.appeal
C.subscribe
D.belong
5、—What do you think of the cars on the exhibition?
—Well, great. But I don’t think much of_______you’ve bought.
A.that B.which C.one D.the one
6、They are determined to go into the dark cave, ________ my warning of danger.
A. regardless of B. because of
C. apart from D. instead of
7、--- What did she want to know, Tom?
--- She wondered ______ we could complete the experiment.
A. when was it B. it was when that
C. it was when D. when it was that
8、________ all this put under debate is whether they need to move their cattle to another field for nutrition purpose.
A.How
B.Why
C.What
D.That
9、______my weak spots can make me become a better person.
A.Having been known
B.Knowing
C.Known
D.To be known
10、I was ill that day, otherwise I _______the sports meet.
A. took part in B. would have taken part in
C. had taken part in D. would take part in
11、The 19th Party Congress was a milestone in that it _____ not just for five or ten years which party congresses traditionally do, but potentially for more than thirty years to mid-century.
A. set the agenda B. set alarm bells C. set the trend D. set the limit
12、________, I believe, and you can see he wasn’t lying.
A.Casting a glance at the boy B.One glance at the boy
C.Glance cast at the boy D.If you cast a glance at the boy
13、Watch out for injuries while exercising. Always stop you begin to feel any pain.
A. in order that B. even if
C. ever since D. as soon as
14、When I was twenty, I had to________ before graduation and work in a clothes shop to help support my family.
A. come out B. stay out
C. leave out D. drop out
15、In Britain today women ________ 44% of the workers and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.
A.go up B.bring up C.hold up D.make up
16、Modern science has given evidence _________ smoking can lead to many diseases.
A.what B.which
C.that D.where
17、---It's a complete pity that you missed the wonderful lecture.
---Terribly sorry! _____my former colleague not come to me unexpectedly.
A.Should B.Would C.Had D.Did
18、Carter was saying all the right things, but his smile was , and I knew I couldn't trust him.
A.influential B.fantastic C.artificial D.sincere
19、I was wondering _____you could come to join us to be the volunteers in the Winter Olympic Games.
A. what B. that C. whether D. why
20、After the excitement of Tokyo, there are the Beijing Winter Olympics to ______ .
A.work out
B.look forward to
C.fall behind
D.take over
21、Art is everywhere. Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be "the easy subject" at school, insignificant to wider society, a waste of time and effort?
Art can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can; art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities. When people attend a concert, they are paying for music, sure, maybe even hotel rooms, meals, and transport, but they also gain an incredible experience, a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives. People don't just want material things anymore, they want to experience life---the arts are a perfect cross over between culture and commerce.
Furthermore, the arts can bring communities together, reducing loneliness and making people feel safer. Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion, and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation's experience.
The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health. It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not; more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people’s wellbeing. The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art, when used in hospitals, help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress, anxiety and blood pressure.
Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education: those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages. Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. Participating in the arts is essential for child development; encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.
Vital to human life, art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes. Life without art would be boring and dead still, for art is a part of what makes us human.
【1】Art products differ from most other commercial products because_____ .
A.most people purchase them for collection
B.they are more expensive and less accessible
C.they have both commercial and cultural values
D.their prices may climb up as time passes
【2】What can we learn about people who are involved in artistic activities?
A.They enjoy better living conditions.
B.They like to compare themselves with others.
C.They are particularly good at both music and art.
D.They tend to be healthier physically and mentally.
【3】How does kids' engagement with the arts benefit them?
A.It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.
B.It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.
C.It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.
D.It helps to make responsible people out of them.
【4】What is the best title for this passage?
A.How Art Cures Our Hearts
B.Art: A Blessing to Humankind
C.How Art Benefits Communities
D.Art: A Bridge Between Cultures
22、 Many people don’t have a home because of an illness or because they lost their jobs. They have bad health and can’t start working, and because of that, they can’t pay for a doctor, so it’s a never-ending circle. Homeless people don’t have anywhere to go, so they have to sleep on the streets, covering themselves with newspapers and looking through the rubbish cans to find some food or warmer clothes.
Seeing these horrible living conditions, the Australian charity Beddown decided to help these people in need. They came up with an amazing idea to make shelters in places that are vacant at night-like parking lots! The organization asked one of the largest car park-opera tors, Secure Parking, and they agreed upon it.
“It was great to start with a group of our volunteers to help us and set up some beds. Although as expected we had a few challenges to overcome, it was good to start bringing Bed down to life. Beddown will provide an immediate response for those who can not sleep well to access safe, find shelter-and access to a real bed and a great night’s sleep. We will work with our other partners to provide long-term solutions to providing our guests with accommoda-tion, education and employment opportunities.” The founders of Beddown said in one of their Instagram posts.
The charity also provided other services to the guests, like doctors, nurses, dentists, hairdressers. They gave them new clothing, a place to clean themselves and helped provide social services. “After spending the week here, having a good sleep at night, it reminded me of life and I want to begin my life again,” one homeless man said.
【1】What can we learn about the homeless in Australia?
A.They live a hard life. B.They lost their families.
C.They don’t want to work. D.They like to live on the street.
【2】What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Making beds for the homeless. B.Using the parking lot to get money.
C.Using the parking lot to help the homeless. D.Inviting the car park operators to organize the activity.
【3】What did the founders of Beddown say about setting up beds for the homeless?
A.It is only a part of their help. B.It helps the volunteers greatly.
C.It makes the Beddown get more reputation. D.It gives the homeless a chance to return to real life.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.The Homeless Get Good Diet Now.
B.Beddown Shelters the Homeless in Car Parks.
C.Beddown Helps the Homeless Find Jobs in Car Parks.
D.Australian Charity Beddown and the Homeless in Australian.
23、Whistler World ski Snowboard Festival
There are many reasons why the World Ski& Snowboard Festival has been so popular for the past 22 years. Known to locals as WSSF, the festival combines spring energy with Whistlers unique mountain culture. It is being held from 10th April to 15th April, at the Whistler Conference Centre in Whistler. Canada. There are photography, filmmaking, ski and snowboard competitions.
WSSF Schedule
Below are some of the events.
Tuesday, April 10
Eight famous adventurers give visual stories to the audience. The eight people include mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth and Hans Rey, climber John Long, diver Jill Heinerth, snow boarder Alex Warburton, skier Johnny Thrash, and adventurers Casey Brown and Ted Baird.
Wednesday, April 11
This free exhibit gives you a deeper look at mountain culture. It goes further than simply landscapes and wildlife. The exhibit will be open to everyone from April 1l to April 13.
Teams have 72 hours to shoot, edit and produce a short film taken within 100 kilometres of Whistler Village. Judges will choose just one winner for“ Best of show”.
Thursday, April 12
Six photographers compete to amaze the judges and the audience with pictures that record sports, culture and the human spirit.
Friday, April 13
Whistler Blackcomb is the fourth stop in British Columbia, Canada, for this snowboard contest. The contest is free to enter and the two champions (man and woman) will share C $50, 000.
Saturday, April 14
Competitors include a mix of racing legends. The audience can view the ski race for free. * The ski race depends on the weather and is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 but may be moved to Friday, April 13-check wssf. com for up-to-date information.
【1】What can we learn about the World Ski Snowboard Festival?
A. It is a seven-day festival
B. It is held in April every year.
C. It has a history of over twenty years.
D. It is best known for whistlers mountain culture.
【2】What can visitors do during the World Ski Snowboard Festival?
A. Enjoy films made by competitors on April 11.
B. See eight famous mountain bikers on April 10.
C. Watch a ski race that will definitely happen on Saturday.
D. View an exhibit featuring mountain culture on April 12.
【3】Which of the events mentioned in the text offers a prize?
A. The ski race.
B. The snowboard contest.
C. The photography competition.
D. The filmmaking competition.
24、 In the globalizing world, you're likely to receive some kind of encouragement to travel, study or work abroad. It may seem like you have a lot going on. As a result, you don't seriously consider these chances. Actually, you should think about them carefully, especially traveling abroad. 【1】
You'll get out of your comfort zone. At home, you interact with your family members, your neighbors or your good friends. 【2】 Traveling in a foreign country, with different people, who hold different values, takes all that familiarity and comfort away. It can be scary, but once you figure out you can connect with people despite differences, you become more competent.
【3】 As you overcome the obstacles(障碍)of figuring out how to use public transit in a foreign country, or asking for simple things in a grocery store, you are building up confidence in adapting in foreign situations. You realize that you can do things despite the obstacles and suddenly the obstacles seem more like welcomed challenges.
You'll develop cultural sensitivity. 【4】 This is because it can help us understand international issues and avoid conflicts. Therefore, it's important to look for underlying values that may explain a certain behavior to practise cultural sensitivity. When you travel abroad, you have the chances to observe different cultural values and traditions, which helps you to develop cultural sensitivity.
You'll adapt to globalization. With the Internet and social media, we are globalizing quickly. It is likely that you get a job that has you travel for business or make conference calls with international business partners. 【5】 Use the confidence and cultural sensitivity that traveling helps you develop to succeed.
A.You'll become more confident.
B.You'll become sensitive to challenges.
C.Here are some tips on traveling abroad.
D.You are comfortable in these familiar relationships.
E.Being culturally sensitive is vital in our globalizing world.
F.And there are enough reasons why you should choose to travel abroad.
G.In the business world, the experiences of traveling abroad can give you a competitive edge.
25、 A young boy is a devoted fan of the University of Tennessee, but he was _______ to not have a shirt to show the world his colors. So his teacher encouraged him to _______ his own. With pride and a smile, the boy drew his orange colors and the U of T logo on a piece of paper and _______ it to his orange shirt.
But after lunch, he came back to the teacher in very _______ spirits. “He came back to my room, put his head on the desk and was crying.” He complained to her that people had approached his table, making fun of his _______ . His feelings were _______ hurt by some girls who themselves weren’t even wearing college colors.
But after she shared the _______ in despair, the post went viral — getting 7,040 _________ .UT’s Interim President Randy Boyd got _______ of the story, and made a ______________ of his own, which read: “I was ______________ to learn of a young Florida school student’s heart for the University of Tennessee, and I LOVED his ______________ behind designing his own shirt. So many of us admire his love for UT and it’s ______________ to see everyone step up to send him some UT clothes! Everywhere UT.” A few days later, a ______________ came to his classroom: a care package from UT staff, addressed ______________ to the young fan. The whole class was ______________ at his gift — but none so much as him!
Then, the boy got an even bigger __________________.
The UT store decided to use the boy’s design to create an ______________ UT shin with income going to STOMP Out Bullying, a national non-profit organization that is ______________to stopping bullying of all forms.
Demand for the student’s T-shirt was so high that it ______________ the university’s online shop that Saturday.
【1】A.angry B.sad C.determined D.curious
【2】A.buy B.draw C.make D.find
【3】A.pinned B.led C.connected D.brought
【4】A.high B.unbroken C.rebellious D.different
【5】A.sign B.smile C.head D.cry
【6】A.easily B.only C.particularly D.slightly
【7】A.joke B.story C.color D.paper
【8】A.calls B.crosses C.orders D.shares
【9】A.rid B.word C.hold D.control
【10】A.post B.notice C.design D.drawing
【11】A.disappointed B.shocked C.touched D.embarrassed
【12】A.sacrifice B.patience C.intelligence D.imagination
【13】A.awesome B.funny C.ridiculous D.scary
【14】A.letter B.delivery C.bill D.research
【15】A.secretly B.suddenly C.directly D.eventually
【16】A.frightened B.upset C.satisfied D.amazed
【17】A.surprise B.threat C.prize D.challenge
【18】A.expensive B.attractive C.official D.instructive
【19】A.accustomed B.devoted C.addicted D.reduced
【20】A.flashed B.shut C.exploded D.crashed
26、第二届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛将于2019年4月在北京举办。组委会向社会招募志愿者。假设你是晨光中学的学生李津,你很想成为一名志愿者。请你按照相关要求用英语给组委会写一封申请信,介绍自己的情况,应征此次志愿者的工作。
(1)热情、有礼貌;
(2)熟悉中国传统文化;
(3)英语口语流利;
(4)熟知“一带一路”的重要意义,并表达当选的愿望。
注意:
(1)词数不少于100;
(2)可适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;
(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
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