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1、— Let’s go and have a good drink tonight.
— ________ Have you got the first prize in the competition?
A. Thanks a lot. B. What for?
C. Yes, I’d like to. D. Why not?
2、Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on ________.
A. consequently B. otherwise C. likewise D. regardless
3、It is quite annoying if our close friend _________ checks the cellphone and ignores our heartfelt words.
A．properly
B．constantly
C．officially
D．physically
4、English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, ______ using it differently.
A．all of which
B．every of them
C．each of them
D．all of whom
5、The Small Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China, _______ back in 707 during the Tang Dynasty.
A. dated B. was dated
C. dates D. is dating
6、The music of the film _________ by him sounds so ___________ .
A. playing, exciting B. played, excited
C. playing, excited D. played, exciting
7、There is a sign over there, saying no person ________ bring food and drinks into the reading room.
A．shall
B．should
C．will
D．must
8、--- Four dollars a pair? I think it’s a bit too much.
---If you buy three pairs, the price for each will _______ to three fifty.
A．come down B．take down
C．turn over D．go over
9、---Is everything settled?
---Not yet．_____ I approached the problem, I couldn’t find a solution．
A．Whatever B．However C．Whenever D．Wherever
10、While looking for some personal documents, I happened to see an album __________some old photographs.
A. contained B. to contain
C. containing D. being contained
11、Our English teacher as well as we students _____ not _____ Chinese in the English Corner.
A. are; allowed to speak B. is; allowed speaking
C. is; allowed to speak D. are; allowed speaking
12、 The classical book is still worth it ________ it doesn’t sell well.
A. as if B. except that
C. even if D. now that
13、We are now living in a great time, ________ we are faced with numerous possibilities as well as challenges.
A. the one when B. the one which
C. one which D. one when
14、 The professor spoke highly of me, for what I did was better than____of any other top member on the team
A. any B. each C. that D. those
15、— Going to the pub Viking Burger to watch the final of the World Cup tonight?
—_______! Will you join us?
A．You there
B．You bet
C．You got me
D．You know better
16、It is clearly stated that these regulations ___ everyone in the community, without exception.
A. appeal to B. adapt to
C. apply to D. attach to
17、Betty is good ________ kids. She wants to be a teacher in the future.
A.for B.to C.with D.at
18、More and more people tend to go to E-libraries in that they have access to books when they are unable to get to a library.
A. accidentally B. physically
C. voluntarily D. appropriately
19、If you don’t grasp this chance, it may be years ______ you get another one.
A.before B.since C.until D.unless
20、My grandma be very unpleasant at times.
A. must B. can C. might D. Need
21、MUMBAI – Indian commandos battled into the early hours of Friday to end a multiple hostage crisis in Mumbai after suspected Islamic militants killed 125 people across the city．
Officials said they had almost totally cleared the luxury Taj Mahal hotel where gunmen had been held up for more than 24 hours．
Indian security forces personnel released hostages from Nariman House in Mumbai．Thirty-nine people were rescued from the five-star Oberoi hotel, where "mopping up（清理火场）" operations were still underway, police said．
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the militants had come from "outside the country．”
The Press Trust of India said one Pakistani militant had been arrested, although Pakistan's government fiercely denied any involvement．
Indian media reports said between six and nine foreign nationals were among the dead in Mumbai -- including a Japanese businessman, an Australian, a Briton , a German and an Italian．
At least five gunmen had been shot dead and one captured, police said．Fourteen security personnel were also killed, including the head of Mumbai's anti-terror squad．
To draw maximum international attention, the militants used small groups to attack a total of about a dozen targets in India's financial hub , including the main railway station, a hospital and a restaurant popular with tourists．
An unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahedeen claimed responsibility, with one gunman telling an Indian TV channel by phone that the outfit（装备）was of Indian origin and motivated by the treatment of Indian Muslims．
Up to 327 people were reported wounded．
The main Bombay Stock Exchange was closed until further notice, as were shops, schools and businesses．
Prime Minister Singh said the aim had clearly been to spread panic by choosing high profile（知名度高的）targets and "indiscriminately（随心所欲地）killing foreigners．"
Witnesses said the gunmen had been very particular in their choice of hotel hostages．"They said they wanted anyone with British and American passports," said one British guest at the Taj Mahal hotel．
【1】The following statements are NOT true except ________．
A． thirty-nine hostages were rescued from the Taj Mahal Hotel
B． fourteen gunmen were killed in Nariman House
C． the target of the attack was obviously on Britons and Americans
D． an American was among the killed foreigners
【2】The best title of this passage can be _______．
A． Hostages Released by Indian Commandos
B． Mumbai Under Terrorist Attack
C． Islamic Militants Attacking Westerners in Mumbai
D． Unfortunate Britons and Americans in Mumbai
22、Across the planet there are millions of people who engage in some type of meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace, at least a semi-regular basis. For some, particularly among practitioners of Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, this is_______of their religious practice.
For others, particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home, it’s a way for people to attain a state of peace of mind and well-being. For those interested in taking up the practice, instruction in meditation for beginners can be found in literally thousands of sources.
One of the most popular styles of mediation in the West, with classes offered in most major cities, is called Transcendental Meditation. TM, as it is known among its practitioners, first came to worldwide attention when the Beatles began practicing it in 1967. For direct, guided, personal instruction in meditation for the beginner, TM may be the hallmark.
Part of the confusion about how to practice meditation effectively is due to the fact that there are literally hundreds of techniques championed by various groups and individuals. As a general principle, it might be said that all meditation techniques seek to have the practitioner attain a state of consciousness that is different to our ordinary state of awareness. They attempt to train people to clear their minds and achieve a sense of inner peace. It sounds simple enough, but of the huge number of people experiment with meditation, very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects.
This is quite a sad state of affairs, that so few these days are willing or equipped to persist in something that doesn’t provide immediate life-changing results. It reflects a culture in which demands for discipline and sustained effort are considered unnecessary or even unfair. It is no surprise therefore that many people abandon their efforts at meditation before they have a chance to bear fruit.
But for anyone who does decide to take up this worthwhile practice, please remember: You must clear your mind, relax and “take it as it comes”. Maintain the practice with a sense of discipline and devotion, and eventually benefits of inner peace and calm will be yours.
【1】The underlined part “part and parcel of” in paragraph 1 is nearest in meaning to ________.
A. closely associated with B. very different to
C. usually sent from D. an important element of
【2】The goal of meditation is ________.
A. to clear the mind
B. to practice a religion
C. to develop a technique
D. to carry out an experiment
【3】What can we infer about meditation from the passage?
A. It has two main types.
B. It is practiced by many famous artists.
C. Its benefits are not immediately obvious.
D. Most people find it a very good way to relax.
【4】According to the writer, what has attracted many Western people to meditation practices in recent years?
A. Their improved understanding of foreign culture.
B. The need to fill in their growing free time.
C. Increasing employment instability.
D. Migration from countries in which meditation is traditional.
【5】Who is the probable audience for this article?
A. Experienced meditation practitioners.
B. People interested in starting to learn meditation.
C. Buddhists and Hindus.
D. People who are very religious.
23、He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were after her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised, so as not to appear rude, she went along.
As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee.”
They stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why salt with coffee?" He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea. I could feel it salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”
She was deeply moved. A man who can admit that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date. She found that he met all her requirements. He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. And to think she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they married and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.
After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:
My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. I never thought that we would hit it off. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that it would ruin everything.
Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.
Her tears made the letter totally wet. Someday, someone asked her, “What’s the taste of salty coffee?” “It’s sweet,” she replied.
【1】What does the writer mean by saying “she would have missed the catch”?
A. She meant to leave him on their first date.
B. She thought of him every now and then.
C. She nearly misunderstood his explanation.
D. She could hardly believe this simple fact.
【2】Why did the man have salty coffee all his life?
A. To change lifestyle.
B. To please his wife.
C. To keep his word.
D. To remember the past.
【3】The best title for the passage might be ________.
A. A Well-kept Secret
B. Salty Coffee
C. A mistake for love
D. A Homesick Man
24、More than half the world’s population live in cities, and by 2050 the UN expects that proportion to reach 68%. This means more homes, roads and other infrastructure. In India alone, a city the size of Chicago will have to be developed every year to meet demand for housing. Such a construction increase is a bad sign for dealing with climate change, because making steel and concrete, two of the most common building materials, generates around 8% of the world’s CO2 emissions (排放). If cities are to expand and become greener at the same time, they will have to be made from something else.
Wood is one of the most promising sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete. It is not, however, everyday wood that is attracting the interest of architects.
Rather, it is a material called engineered timber. This is a combination of different layers, each designed to meet the requirements of specific parts such as floors, panels and beams (横梁). Designers can use it to provide levels of strength like steel, in a product that is up to 80% lighter. In addition, engineered timber is usually made into large sections in a factory for future use, which reduces the number of deliveries to a construction site.
According to Michael Ramage of the University of Cambridge, a wooden building produces 75% less CO2 than a steel and concrete one of the same size. However, if building with wood takes off, it does raise concern about there being enough trees to go round. But with sustainably managed forests that should not be a problem, says Dr Ramage. A family-sized apartment requires about 30 cubic meters of timber, and he estimates Europe’s sustainable forests alone grow that amount every seven seconds. Nor is fire a risk, for engineered timber does not burn easily. Besides, fireproofing layers can be added to the timber. All in all, then, it looks as if wood as a building material may get a new lease of life.
【1】Why is India mentioned in paragraph 1?
A．To point out the severe pollution.
B．To predict the population increase.
C．To indicate the high degree of urbanization.
D．To show the great need for building materials.
【2】What can be learned about engineered timber?
A．It is produced at a low cost.
B．It hardly appeals to architects.
C．It helps save energy in transportation.
D．It possesses greater strength than steel.
【3】What does the underlined phrase “takes off” in the last paragraph mean ?
A．Becomes cheaper.
B．Gains popularity.
C．Requires less work.
D．Proves sustainable.
【4】What is the main idea of the text?
A．People should make future cities more attractive.
B．It’s important to live in a world with less emission.
C．Building sustainable cities with woods is possible now.
D．Let’s grow more trees for future building
25、 Recently, a man showed up at Denny’s restaurant in Utah with a special request. And as it turns out, the reason behind his particular ________ is a proof that kindness makes all things work together forever! The man asked if he could be ________ by a waitress who was a single mother. Though it seemed a bit strange , the restaurant owner was ________ to meet his request and seated him in the service section belonging to a waitress named Crystal. He ate there, ________ those who came in to dine. He was ________ looking for family customers. He spent over two hours at the restaurants and even ________ those families. The bills added up to $1,000 in food.
When asked why he would do that for those strangers, his response was ________, but beautiful at the same time. With ________ shining through in his eyes, the man replied, “Family is everything, but I’ve lost all my family.”
You see, it was an angel who ________ at Denny’s restaurant that day. But that’s not all. Just as the man ________, the waitress who served him, Crystal, was a single mother. What he didn’t know was that Crystal was really ________. She and her son were living in a shelter until she was able to save enough money to get a ________ for them.
Finally, the man was nowhere to be seen. He must have ________ the restaurant before Crystal came back to pick up his ________. Besides the $21.34 to cover his own ________, the extra $1,500 tip was for Crystal. And because of it, she and her son will get their new living place next week.
【1】A.demand B.identity C.survey D.power
【2】A.determined B.served C.judged D.selected
【3】A.happy B.unfortunate C.confident D.unwilling
【4】A.consulting B.ignoring C.watching D.reminding
【5】A.particularly B.hardly C.accidentally D.finally
【6】A.laughed at B.thanked C.paid for D.rejected
【7】A.absent-minded B.absurd C.heartbreaking D.funny
【8】A.joy B.refusal C.pain D.fear
【9】A.showed up B.hid away C.cheered up D.calmed down
【10】A.agreed B.requested C.promised D.responded
【11】A.modest B.changing C.proud D.struggling
【12】A.plan B.service C.restaurant D.place
【13】A.left B.decorated C.entered D.booked
【14】A.file B.bag C.bill D.phone
【15】A.loss B.meal C.debt D.tip
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Researchers have just offered evidence in a study that says obesity appears to spread through social ties, much like a virus. When one person gains weight, their close friends often follow. But the finding might also offer hope.
The researchers examined more than 40,000 social ties. They found that a person’s chance of becoming severely overweight increased by 57% if a friend had become obese. A sister or brother of a person who became obese had a 40% increased chance of becoming obese. The risk for a wife or husband was a little less than that.
Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medial School was a lead investigator in the study. He says there is a direct causal relationship between a person getting fat and being followed in weight gain by a friend. The study found that the sex of the friends was also an influence. In same-sex friendships a person had a 70% increased risk of becoming obese. Men had a 44% increased risk of becoming obese after weight gain in brother. In sisters, it was 67%.
The researchers also considered the effect of where people lived in relation to each other. James Fowler of the University of California, San Diego, was the other lead investigator. He says a friend who lives a few hundred kilometers away has as much influence as one in the same neighborhood. He says the study demonstrates the need to consider that a major part of people’s health is tied to their social connections.
Both investigators say their research shows that obesity is not just a private medical issue, but a public health problem.
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