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1、About 40 percent of the citizens are unhappy with public services, which ______ alarm bells ringing in some local governments, so related departments ______ pay too much attention to this survey.
A. has set; can’t B. will set; mustn’t
C. has set; shouldn’t D. is setting; needn’t
2、Nelson Mandela devoted all his life to the struggle of the African people and of every nation that seeks freedom．
A．it B．one C．those D．that
3、…Are there any CDs of Adele left in the store?
一There are only a few， ．
A．if ever B．if any
C．if some D．if not
4、——I went to Hu’guang Guild Hall this National holiday．
——Ah，amazing! That is I’ve been dreaming to go．
A．why B．when
C．where D．which
5、The music of the film _________ by him sounds so ___________ .
A. playing, exciting B. played, excited
C. playing, excited D. played, exciting
6、The population of Chongqing, _____from the countryside, are making their efforts to build their hometown into a more beautiful and modern society.
A. the majority of which are
B. of which the majority is
C. the majority of whom are
D. of whom the majority is
7、He says French people are _____ about the future of their country, so it’s not absurd to discuss how to deal with the subject.
A.anxious B.ashamed C.weak D.patient
8、I have ______ all the papers but I still can’t find my notes．
A．looked for B．looked through
C．looked after D．looked out
9、Occasions are not uncommon______we have to cancel our plan due to something unexpected.
A. where. B. that . C. which. D. when.
10、But for the fact that I_ an unexpected visitor, I _____to the lecture．
A．had had/would go
B．had/must go
C．had/would have gone
D．had had/must have gone
11、Although Beijing didn’t establish its first Antarctic research base until 1985, Chinese efforts _________ its influence across the continent are now outpacing other nation’s plans.
A. expanding B. to be expanded
C. expanded D. to expand
12、Since the new speed limits ________, the number of accidents in the area has fallen strikingly.
A．were introduced
B．introduced
C．have been introduced
D．have introduced
13、–Thank you for your assistance, without ___I might have been in danger.
--That’s all right, anyone in my place ________ the same thing.
A. that; will do B. it, would
C. which; can have done D. which; would have done
14、My office wasn't far from Chinatown, ________I found some very good Chinese restaurants．
A. which B. whose C. when D. where
15、Don’t ________ when you fill out a job application. If you were a store clerk, for instance, don’t say you were the manager.
A. accelerate B. withdraw C. compromise D. exaggerate
16、The last time we saw Tom’s kid, he ________ 2000 English words.
A．learned
B．has learned
C．had learned
D．had been learning
17、—You’re late again.
—Sorry. I ________ to set my alarm clock.
A. forget B. will forget
C. forgot D. would forget
18、Grandma pointed to the hospital and said, “That’s ______ I was born．”
A．when B．how C．why D．where
19、 Luggage may not be brought into the building ________ a guard has checked it first.
A. when B. because C. after D. unless
20、The lecture, ________ at 8:00 yesterday evening, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.
A. being started B. starting
C. started D. to be started
21、I was sure this was the worst day of my life. Being diagnosed with Type I diabetes felt almost like a death sentence. My life changed in an instant, and I was terrified of not being able to cope with a chronic (慢性的) disease and afraid that I would never get to be a normal child. Little did I know that this condition would later on allow me to give back to my community through my volunteering initiatives and pursue a career where I could help others.
The impact that my disease had on my family was profound. We all had to learn to adjust to a new reality. I knew that it was up to me to make this work, but I felt lost. After a few days, the initial shock was replaced by denial, then came anger, and little by little, I later gained acceptance. By exercising determination and courage, I decided I would not let it dictate who I was or what I could become.
Meanwhile, I realized that some things in life are better dealt with by having a support system. With this in mind, I looked for volunteering positions where I could share my experience with others and listen to their own struggles. After I got involved in different initiatives, I decided to organize a support group for students who were dealing with difficult situations. The group was so successful that I was invited to other schools to talk about the difference we made in our members, lives by just listening to one another.
We all have challenges in life. Looking back, what felt like a death sentence at first turned into a way of supporting others in my community. It proves that the lessons we take from the setbacks we encounter can, in fact, be fundamental to later success.
【1】Why did the author describe illness diagnosis as a death sentence?
A．Because the diagnosis was deadly.
B．Because the condition disabled him.
C．Because the disease ruined his career.
D．Because the illness robbed him of his normal life.
【2】How did the author eventually adjust himself to the new reality?
A．He sought support from his family.
B．He lost himself in mood swings.
C．He relied on strong will and courage.
D．He gained acceptance from others.
【3】What did the author do to give back to community?
A．Extending a helping hand to difficult students.
B．Inviting volunteers to share their experience.
C．Organizing donations to help those in a struggle.
D．Starting up a support group for students in need.
【4】What lesson did the author draw from his experience?
A．Cheerfulness is the promoter of health.
B．Helping those in need is a delight.
C．Obstacles bear the seed of success.
D．Life is measured by depth than by time.
22、D
It’s hard to be the bearer of bad news，but most of IKEA’s print and digital fascinating shots of picturesque rooms and products are fake．Those beautiful，“natural-looking” photos of gorgeous rooms and kitchens are mostly the work of computer magic，adjusted and corrected until they’re picture-perfect．
Martin Enthed，IT manager for IKEA’s in-house communications agency，revealed，“In 2012，12 per cent of its product and concept images was CGI-rendered，increasing to 25 per cent in 2013．Since then，that percentage of rendered images appearing in the company’s catalogue and online has tripled．75 per cent of the furniture company’s product images today are created by computers．”
It’s a move that first caught the attention of photographers and graphic designers a few years back when the furniture giant announced it would cancel photoshoots in favor of computer-generated imagery(CGI)．
Enthed said IKEA began shifting equipment in 2009 when company officials called in his team and said they weren’t pleased with some previous photos and CG images．
“So we looked at all the images they said weren’t good and the two of three they said were great，and the ones they didn’t like were photography and the good ones were all CG，”Enthed said．“Now we only talk about a good or bad image - not what technique created it．”
It’s a not-so-secret strategy used by top companies specializing in home and furniture design，though many consumers remain oblivious．
The company claims the shift is another way to reduce its environmental footprint，saying constructing digital files produces less waste．It also helps the home furnishing empire’s pocketbooks．
【1】What directly led IKEA to adopt CGI on a larger scale?
A．The convenience of high technology．
B．Company officials’ reaction to works．
C．The change in the concept of management
D．Development of environmental awareness．
【2】According to the passage，the advantage of the shift is that IKEA can 。
A．expand into another field
B．increase its financial benefits
C．win more support of consumers
D．produce more furniture of high quality
【3】The underlined word “oblivious” in paragraph 6 means “ ”．
A．unaware B．calm
C．conservative D．disturbed
【4】It can be concluded from the passage that ．
A．IKEA should be punished because of fake photos
B．IKEA set a good example as the furniture giant
C．IKEA adjusted strategies to answer its need
D．IKEA has a pioneering spirit in promotion
23、The world's first hamburger doesn't come from where you think it comes from. It wasn't invented in the United States, and it didn't originate in Germany. No, the world's first hamburger comes from China.
If you're scratching your head right now, you're not alone. But Chinese hamburgers are very real and they definitely predate the hamburgers we call our own in the U.S. Known as rou jia mo, which translates to "meat burger" or "meat sandwich", they consist of chopped meat inside a pita-likebun,and they've been around since the Qin Dynasty, from about 221 BC to 207 BC. Despite the differences between this Chinese street food and our American-style burgers, the rou jia mo has been called the world's first hamburger.
The rou jia mo originated in the Shanxi Province of China, and is now eaten all over the country. It's typically prepared and eaten on the street. The dough for the bun, or mo, consists of a simple mixture of wheat flour, water and maybe yeast. Of course recipes may vary, but this basic equation makes for a chewy and subtle pillow for the delicious filling. While the mo is traditionally baked in a clay oven, today it's often fried in a pan. They may look a little like Chinese steamed buns or baozi, but the dough for those are, of course, steamed, not baked or fried.
The meat filling might consist of chopped pork, beef, lamb or chicken that has been stewed with a variety of spices, like ginger, cloves, coriander and star anise. You might also find herbs like cilantro or greens like lettuce garnishing the sandwich.
【1】What does the underlined word mean?
A. noodle B. food C. bread D. beverage
【2】Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The mo people eat today is baked in a clay oven.
B. The world's first hamburger which was originated in the Shanxi Province of China is popular around the world.
C. The rou jia mo has a history of more than 2200 years.
D. The rou jia mo and American-style burgers share a similar cooking process.
【3】What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Delicious hamburger
B. How to cook hamburger
C. Chinese invented hamburger
D. History of hamburger
24、On warm summer days with little or no wind, the air temperature in cities can be up to ten degrees higher than that of the surrounding countryside. This is a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “urban heat island” effect.
This phenomenon happens when pavement, buildings, and other infrastructure （基础设施） replace natural land cover. Large amounts of paved and dark colored surfaces—such as roofs, roads, and parking lots—absorb, rather than reflect, the sun’s heat, causing surface temperatures and overall ambient （周围的） air temperature to rise. Unlike soil, paved areas contribute to runoff, which means that as paved areas increase, the amount of water available for evaporation （蒸发） decreases. Moreover, urban areas have fewer trees and less natural vegetation which help to control the heat by providing shade and blocking solar radiation. The surfaces of leaves also provide water for evaporation which cools the air, further worsening the heat island effect.
In particular, during summer, more energy is required to cool the insides of building and for refrigeration, thereby creating additional heat output. This in turn leads to higher ambient air temperatures, which can also significantly increase the formation of urban smog in an area, degrading local air quality. Such a situation may directly affect public health with individuals more likely to suffer from heat exhaustion and the effects of asthma （哮喘）.
【1】The underlined part in Paragraph 2 means ________.
A．Due to dark colored roads, urban areas are becoming hotter each year
B．Dark colored surfaces reflect the sun’s heat, causing air temperatures to rise
C．Because urban surfaces absorb heat, air and surface temperatures increase
D．Rising ambient air temperatures lead to urban surfaces absorbing more heat
【2】Which of the following is not a cause of the urban heat island effect?
A．The lack of trees
B．The demand for refrigeration
C．The blocking of solar radiation
D．The construction of infrastructure.
【3】The underlined word “degrading” most probably means ________.
A．ignoring B．improving
C．highlighting D．worsening
【4】The passage is mainly developed by ________.
A．giving typical examples
B．following the time order
C．presenting the effect and analyzing the cause
D．analyzing a problem and seeking the solution
25、Owen was born just as Hurricane Katrina _________ the Gulf Coast. Days later, Owen became _________ ill. Those weeks taught me something about the _________ of strangers.
All disasters are personal. Some in the Gull Coast sought their families who had survived. Some sought to _________ others. At the hospital, we watched our son Owen sleep. Despite the tubes dripping. he still slept his baby sleep. I _________ the doctor, who held the CAT scan up to the light and searched for answers. No one can know what you will feel in a time of need, but I learned that in this _________ time, the people our family depended upon most were people we had never _________.
We depended upon the doctors, clerks and ambulance drivers who knew their _________ was to help others. We depended upon the nurses who _________ our son all through the night. We depended upon the hotel that gave us a place to __________ near the hospital. We depended upon those strangers who made a __________ to helping others.
This commitment is a(n) __________ that holds us together in hard times. By the time we took Owen home, the worse effects of Hurricane Katrina were __________. I watched the images from the Gulf Coast, images of communities, lives and families whose essential parts had been __________.
I thought of the web of strangers that had helped my family. I can only hope this web will be __________ enough, so that it will hold and care for many and we can all depend upon the kindness of strangers.
【1】
A．destroyed
B．left
C．approached
D．rounded
【2】
A．immediately
B．seriously
C．firmly
D．eventually
【3】
A．kindness
B．courage
C．wisdom
D．humor
【4】
A．treat
B．reward
C．please
D．help
【5】
A．answered for
B．accounted for
C．turned to
D．stood for
【6】
A．tough
B．flexible
C．fruitful
D．relaxing
【7】
A．evaluated
B．promised
C．encountered
D．missed
【8】
A．preference
B．talent
C．shelter
D．duty
【9】
A．fed
B．attended
C．taught
D．blamed
【10】
A．stay
B．work
C．decorate
D．visit
【11】
A．path
B．schedule
C．dream
D．commitment
【12】
A．trick
B．web
C．switch
D．alternative
【13】
A．evident
B．predictable
C．hidden
D．tiny
【14】
A．replaced
B．managed
C．ruined
D．fixed
【15】
A．shallow
B．strong
C．gentle
D．complex
26、假定你是李华，正在教你的英国朋友Tom学习汉语。请你写封邮件告知他下次上课的计划。内容包括：
(1)时间和地点；
(2)内容：学习唐诗；
(3)课前准备：简要了解唐朝的历史。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
邮箱： 