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1、 It’s important for the figures _________ regularly.
A. to be updated B. to have been updated
C. to update D. to have updated
2、I was caught in a traffic jam for over an hour, otherwise I ________ you waiting for such a long time.
A. will not keep B. have not kept
C. had not kept D. would not have kept
3、Only a(n) ________ of people are interested in that political issue.
A．flock
B．amount
C．handful
D．bagful
4、Not until I shouted at the top of my voice ________ his head.
A．that he turned
B．did he turn
C．he didn’t turn
D．he had turned
5、Robert Redford wanted to expose the public to ________ you know was made outside of the Hollywood system that ordinary people might have no access to otherwise.
A．as
B．what
C．which
D．where
6、Price of daily goods ________ online can be lower than that in store.
A．are searched
B．searched
C．is searched
D．searching
7、With the popularity of smart phones, people gradually lose the ________ for watching television, which makes TV a decoration of the house.
A.access B.appetite C.exposure D.appreciation
8、________ goes without saying that it really does harm to the environment.
A．That
B．What
C．As
D．It
9、Mike and his friend went to the stadium in a hurry, only ______ the news that the match had already been put off.
A．being informed
B．informed of
C．to be informed
D．to be informed of
10、下列句子有错误的是：
A．However, Brillat-Savarin was actually referring our personality, character, and culture.
B．This is probably not an authentic Chinese recipe, so it cannot tell us much about the Chinese.
C．My favourite dish there was boiled dumplings served with vinegar.
D．There is much debate nowadays as to what makes up a healthy diet.
11、The________ gained from this experience has invested my life with new meaning.
A．departure
B．insight
C．proof
D．setting
12、 Exactly ______ the potato was introduced into Europe is uncertain, but it was probably around 1565.
A. whether B. why C. how D. when
13、The type and quantity of illegal drugs a person is carrying when ________ by the police determine the punishment, ________ from a small fine to life imprisonment.
A. caught; ranging B. caught; ranged
C. catching; ranging D. catching; ranged
14、—Ms. Zhou, what can I do to improve my English?
—I think you should realize the ________ of learning English first.
A．decision
B．communication
C．situation
D．importance
15、－Do you have the time? I’ve got something to tell you.
－Ok, ___________ you make your story short.
A. now that B. even if
C. as long as D. in case
16、Industrial robots perform tasks that were ________ done by human operators.
A．ultimately
B．incidentally
C．previously
D．subsequently
17、I’d appreciate _________ if you would like to teach me how to use the expression once more and I always appreciate _________ me with my English in the past.
A．that; you to help
B．this; your helping
C．it; you to help
D．it; your helping
18、---- Have you heard that Tom, as well as his parents, _____ moved to Beijing?
---- Really? No _____ I haven’t seen him for a long time.
A.have; doubt B.has; wonder
C.have; wonder D.has; choice
19、So cruel________ that he never shows any mercy to________ is against his opinion.
A．the man is; whoever
B．is the man; whomever
C．the man is; whomever
D．is the man; whoever
20、Because of the nuclear crisis caused by the earthquake in Japan, many people lined up to buy salt ______ seeking protection from radiation.
A. in face of B. in search of
C. in terms of D. in hopes of
21、_______ time went by, the color of the wall faded out.
A．When
B．While
C．As
D．Since
22、I think we’ ve fixed everything, and I don’t _________finding any more problems.
A．accelerate
B．accommodate
C．anticipate
D．appreciate
23、This is the hotel ________ last month.
A．which they stayed
B．at that they stayed
C．where they stayed at
D．where they stayed
24、All these gifts ________, Tom left the shopping center immediately.
A．to buy
B．were bought
C．have been bought
D．bought
25、She started singing to the baby and was greeted with a smile. Which of the following can replace the
underlined word?
A. offered B. rewarded
C. valued D. awarded
26、Open water swimming
I had only swum in open water a few times, and always in gentle lakes, so I wasn’t prepared for how rough Lake Windermere appeared on a cold day. A swimmer told me the water felt colder than it had been measured, and that the water was a bit rough. But I, along with 10,000 others, was about to complete the challenge.
Most of the people taking part were doing a one-mile race, and 10 races were planned over the weekend. There seemed to be a mix of open-water enthusiasts alongside complete beginners — which is precisely the aim of the swims, to get as many people as possible completing their own challenge. The oldest woman competing was 77, taking part in the two-mile race, alongside a man who last year had swum in every one-mile race.
I had chosen the third one-mile race of the day. There were over 600 people in my race. We were taken through a preparation area, a children’s paddling pool-sized part of the lake where we moved in to feel how cold the water was. “Not too bad” was everyone’s thought! Then we headed out towards the middle of the lake.
We’d been warned that the first 100 meters would be really rough. However, somewhere near the 750m mark I was still waiting for the calm; it felt more like swimming in the sea than a lake. I tried to focus on my breathing and technique, and just keep going. As I approached the 400m-to-go mark my lower right leg became painful. I recalled overhearing people talking about how they kept swimming through the pain, so I tried. But it didn’t work. I began to feel the entire leg tight and painful. I didn’t want to stop, so I bent my right knee and just kicked with the left leg.
Finally, I saw the finishing post, and I just concentrated on getting there — still one-legged. My finishing time was 38 minutes 25 seconds but that didn’t matter — the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone felt a sense of achievement, whatever their time. I’m attracted and want to give it another go. I’ve already signed up for my next open-water swim.
【1】How did the author feel before the race?
A．Scared of the most challenging race.
B．Disappointed by the difficult conditions.
C．Determined to be as tough as the people around her.
D．Concerned about the other swimmers in the race.
【2】Why does the author mention the two people in Paragraph 2?
A．To stress the importance of the race.
B．To praise the experienced swimmers.
C．To introduce the various events of the race.
D．To show the wide range of the participants.
【3】The author suggests in Paragraph 4 that ________.
A．the race would cause breathing problems
B．the race became harder than she had expected
C．it would have been easier if she had taken others’ advice
D．it was really necessary to prepare for tough swims
【4】What does the author talk about in the last paragraph?
A．Her confidence in her own ability.
B．Her pride in having swum so quickly.
C．Her surprise at having managed to finish.
D．Her eagerness to repeat the experience.
27、“How many of us as children have stared up at a church-like top of a giant tree and climbed it in wonder, which is a rally special part of our lives?” asks Bill Laurance, a tropical ecologist at James Cook University. “The leaves of big trees in forests are spreading out in all directions. We’re faced with organisms that have evolved for long periods of ecological stability.”
“There’s a lot to discuss on the issue,” says David Lindenmayer, a conservation ecologist at the Australian National University. “Climate change will mean that, in some forests, big trees won’t reach the same sizes they used to.” The effects of climate change, including long droughts, more invasive species and so on increase the simple physical challenges that big trees face in pulling water from their roots to their leaves and withstanding windstorms.
Lindenmayer and Laurance define “large, old trees” as the largest five percent mature trees within a species. The flexible definition means that in some forests, the large, old trees might be only 20 meters tall and 100 years old.
These large, old trees control the surrounding plant communities, affect water and nutrient distribution, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. “They’re really the breadbaskets of the forest,” says Laurance. “This is a very environmentally and ecologically important group of organisms, and they need special care and handling.” Determining the distribution and habitat requirements for large, old trees in the landscape is the first step towards ensuring their survival, “We have to ensure that what we’re thinking is long-term, to match the way these trees have existed for hundreds or even thousands of years,” says Laurance. “It’s going to be a real challenge to keep some places where there is still wildlife and the big church-like trees that we all really care about.”
【1】How does the author lead in the topic of the text?
A．By definition.
B．By comparison.
C．By quoting someone’s words.
D．By drawing some conclusions.
【2】What can we learn about big trees from paragraph 2?
A．They are affected by various factors.
B．They have become shorter but thicker.
C．They easily pull water from their roots.
D．They grow taller because of climate change.
【3】Which of the following does Laurance want to express in the last paragraph?
A．The plants around control trees’ survival.
B．It is necessary to take good care of big trees.
C．Big trees mainly depend on wildlife for survival.
D．Planting big trees is the first step in forest protection.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．Protect Forest Giants
B．Keep Ecological Stability
C．Deal with Forest Organisms
D．Fight Against Climate Change
28、 The Calgary Public Library has some great resources to beat boredom and keep your children busy over the summer, whether at home or on the road.
During the school year children are busy with homework and required reading, so summer is a great time for them to relax and read what they choose. Not only is reading a pleasurable way to pass the time, it will also help children keep their skills up over the summer, so they are prepared to go back to school in the fall.
If you are taking a tip this summer, why not let the kids help out with the planning? Borrow a children’s atlas to choose your way together and check out some books about your destination before departure. The All about Provinces and Territories series is fill of interesting facts about each Canadian Province.
Going camping? How about taking along some scary, or not so scary, stories to tell around the campfire? Alvin Schwarz’s collections of Scary Tales to Tell in the Dark are sure to make your spine tingle and your teeth chatter. For something a little less horrible, try Velcome: a Very Scary Book, by Kevin O’Malley, which includes such horrors as a plate of mixed vegetables!
For long car rides, check out Car Games: 100 Games to Avoid “Are we there Yet?” It’s full of fun games and activities like cow football and Dude, where’s my orange car? —games that are sure to keep youngsters occupied on long journeys.
Remember to lead by example and pack a book in your own beach bag. If children see you reading, they will understand that books are an important and valuable part of summer and they will begin to copy your habits!
The staff at the Calgary Public Library are always happy to help find that perfect summer read, so stop by your nearest branch, call us at 260-2600, or visit our website at calgarypubliclibrary.com today.
A．Sumner is the only time for children to relax themselves.
B．Children have little time to read at school what they choose.
C．Children usually get bored of reading during the school year.
D．Required reading prepares children to go back to school in the fall.
【2】The underlined part “make your spine tingle and your teeth chatter” (in Paragraph 4) most probably means ________.
A．interest you and impress you
B．excite you and frighten you
C．embarrass you and annoy you
D．discourage you and disgust you
【3】What would be the best title for this passage?
A．Children’s Reading Habits at home
B．Children’s Summer Camp in the country
C．Children’s Summer Reading Booklist at school
D．Children’s Summer Reading from the Library
29、You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don't let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don't blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others — and even themselves — to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
【1】What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A．People and things around you.
B．Opportunities and problems.
C．Creators and their choices.
D．Victims and their sufferings.
【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A．Creators and victims face quite different things in life.
B．Creators and victims are masters of their lives.
C．Victims can influence more people than creators.
D．Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.
【3】The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that_______.
A．strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims.
B．people need family support to deal with challengers in life.
C．it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains.
D．one's experiences determine his attitude toward life.
【4】What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A．To define victims and creators.
B．To evaluate victims against creators.
C．To explain the relationship between victims and creators.
D．To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
30、My 9-year-old daughter cornered me in the kitchen. "Daddy, I want a pet rat." Barbara held on with reasonable ________ about how she would take care of the ________ herself and how she would ________ responsibility by doing so.
I didn’t want a rat, yet that didn’t seem to be the right ________ for this situation, given the way Barbara had so maturely made her strong ________ . So I gave her the classic parent ________ . "Let me talk to your ________ about it." My wife didn’t let me down. She came up with the idea that Barbara could prove her ________ and responsibility by researching some basic ________ we had about rats: How much do they cost? What care do they need? The task might ________ her and we could move on to ________ pets, such as goldfish.
________ , she searched out the answers and even took detailed notes. My wife _______ . I drove Barbara and her 6-year-old brother, Edvin to the pet store and Barbara ________ picked out a baby rat. "I can’t believe I have a rat of my own after a year of ________ !" She said.
"It wasn’t your begging," I told her. "You made a ________ case for getting a rat. We wanted to ________ that."
"Dad?" Edvin immediately ________ . "Can I get a pet lion?" He quickly ________ five reasons why a lion would make a good pet.
I may have learned something about flexibility with the rats, but I had not ________ my ability to reason. "No."
【1】
A．development
B．arrangements
C．treatment
D．arguments
【2】
A．goldfish
B．rat
C．lion
D．cat
【3】
A．learn
B．discuss
C．remind
D．explain
【4】
A．bond
B．cause
C．response
D．signal
【5】
A．case
B．habit
C．guess
D．attempt
【6】
A．advice
B．comfort
C．answer
D．praise
【7】
A．sister
B．mother
C．brother
D．teacher
【8】
A．happiness
B．willingness
C．weakness
D．loneliness
【9】
A．situations
B．suggestions
C．inventions
D．questions
【10】
A．surprise
B．embarrass
C．discourage
D．inspire
【11】
A．traditional
B．personal
C．natural
D．metal
【12】
A．Besides
B．Therefore
C．Meanwhile
D．However
【13】
A．apologized
B．failed
C．agreed
D．waited
【14】
A．curiously
B．immediately
C．hardly
D．occasionally
【15】
A．begging
B．comparing
C．consulting
D．planning
【16】
A．responsible
B．strong
C．wise
D．rigid
【17】
A．correct
B．deliver
C．reward
D．celebrate
【18】
A．questioned
B．defended
C．recommended
D．asked
【19】
A．referred to
B．went through
C．turned down
D．laid out
【20】
A．recovered
B．missed
C．lost
D．represented
31、
When it comes to food coloring, why should we have to prove just exactly how and why the substance causes a negative effect on the people who consume it before we can 【1】 it ? If this were a necessary or meaningful food ingredient (材料) in any way, sure, that would be a reasonable standard. But food coloring has no nutritional value. Why are we 【2】 it?
Most likely because it helps companies sell products. Pretty food pays off because aesthetics (美学) in food does 【3】. We have relied on 【4】 cues (暗示) for thousands of years to help us determine what is edible, nutritious, and safe to eat. Man has adapted to appreciating natural colors, including a varity of green, red, pink, orange, yellow, and purple produce. Colors 【5】 that food is ripe (成熟的) or that it contains healthy compounds. Because of that 【6】 background, color is money for food manufacturers. Children are especially attracted to a variety of bright, vibrant colors and succumb to (屈从于) targeted marketing.
Food aesthetics can also affect how we look at taste. In one study, when subjects were given sugar water in different 【7】 of red, they reported that the deep red drinks tasted sweeter than the light red ones. We’ve been programmed to expected certain things from certain colors. Another study showed people had a harder time 【8】 drink flavors when the drinks did not have the expected colors. We expected what nature has taught us, and even though our food system has changed dramatically in the past several decades, our expectations have yet to 【9】 up. Food companies can instead use this knowledge to 【10】 us and make their processed products appear more delicious.
32、假设你是李华，你的外教Jack对中国的李时珍和长城很感兴趣,请你给他写一封信，简要介绍相关内容，并邀请他来中国了解更多的中国文化。要点如下：
1. 李时珍生于1518年，是明朝著名的医学家。
2. 他花费了37年的时间完成了他的著作《本草纲目》。
3. 这本书被认为对我国医学发展有重要的影响。
4. 长城可以追溯到两千年前，全长8851.8千米，是伟大的奇观之一。
5. 在过去，长城被修建来抵御敌人，在保护国家方面做出重大贡献。
6. 现在，长城成为受欢迎的旅游景点，每年会吸引很多来自世界各地的游客。
注意：1. 字数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
3. 不能逐字翻译，可适当扩展内容，使语句通顺。
参考词汇：医学家medical scientist 《本草纲目》"Ben Cao Gang Mu"
奇观 wonder 抵御敌人 withstand enemies
旅游景点tourist attraction
Dear Jack,
I am very glad that you are interested in Li Shenzhen and the Great Wall in China.
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Yours,
LiHua
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