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1、Since we haven’t gone very far, we might just __________ well turn around to get the map.
A.for B.with C.in D.as
2、The weather turned out to be fine. I _____________ the trouble to carry the umbrella with me.
A.should have taken B.must have taken
C.couldn't have taken D.needn't have taken
3、She would move quietly up to the sparrow on a small tree just to get a better look, her face __________ with childlike expressions at one of God’s simple wonders.
A. shone B. shining
C. having shone D. being shone
4、--I hear that there was a terrible crash in the subway in Shanghai the other day．
--Yes，_____ news came as _____ shock to all of us．
A．the; the B．a; /
C．the; a D．/; a
5、Don’t forget to send ______ attended the conference a follow-up email.
A. however B. whatever
C. whoever D. wherever
6、She said her ________ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much time left.
A. pension B. benefit C. allowance D. bonus
7、— What should I do first?
— The instructions that you should mix flour with water carefully first.
A.go B.tell C.write D.say
8、Mike is one of those people who just can’t save money. Every time he gets paid, _____.
A. he has ants in his pants B. he tightens his belt
C. he wears his heart on his sleeve D. the money burns a hole in his pocket
9、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
10、He’s as a “bellyacher”—he’s always complaining about something.
A. who is known B. whom is known
C. what is known D. which is known
11、Women are so accustomed to decades of ______ and to ______ histories of women whose contributions went unnoticed that they assume these conditions still exist today.
A. being ignored,be heard B. ignoring,be heard
C. ignored,hearing D. being ignored,hearing
12、－Mike, did you see Mr. Chapman in the office just now?
－Yes, he ________, and he looked a little bit nervous.
A. had interviewed B. was interviewed
C. was being interviewed D. is being interviewing
13、--- Dad, have you seen my Christmas card?
--- ______ you painted last night? I’m afraid I haven’t seen ______.
A. One ; one B. The one ; it
C. One ; it D. The one ; that
14、________is the power of global warming that the climate goes from one extreme to the other.
A．Such
B．This
C．That
D．So
15、Sixty decades on, the presenter (Queen Elizabeth II) has evolved somewhat, as has the technology she described. Back then, who _____ that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones, as some of you are today?
A. must have imagined B. may have imagined
C. would have imagined D. should have imagined
16、Look at this year's sales figures________ last year's；they're much better.
A．between
B．from
C．with
D．against
17、I feel I am as well-behaved and as careful as my deskmate, but _______ I always fall behind?
A. how about B. how come
C. what if D. what for
18、Lady Wang _______ as a secretary for five years in the insurance company before she joined us.
A.has worked B.has been working C.had worked D.would be working
19、—Are you ________ me of lying to the headmaster?
—I’m sure you did.
A．accusing
B．scolding
C．reminding
D．telling
20、What was Jeff's ____ to the news that he was chosen to be chairman of the students' union?
A．reaction
B．impression
C．permission
D．conclusion
21、 If you watch nature documentaries, it's easy to come away with the impression that grand tropical forests have been largely undisturbed until modern times. However, in the last two decades, scientific data have shown that, actually, human societies have occupied and changed these environments over many million years.
Patrick Roberts, from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, says some of the trees alive in tropical forests are up to a thousand years old. And they're sort of like time capsules, storing a record of past human activity in their tree rings, chemistry and DNA. So he wanted to see how different existing methods might come together to explore past tree populations, tree growth, tree ages by looking at the largest witnesses of the changes in human activity in the tropics—the trees themselves.
For example, native peoples of the Amazon basin planted Brazil nuts for thousands of years. Roberts' colleague Victor Caetano-Andrade analyzed tree rings to determine the age and growth rates of Brazil nut trees near the city of Manaus. He found that many trees were established in the late 1600s, but there was a steep drop-off in new trees around the middle of the 18th century.
As colonial communities came into Manaus and developed the city, they drove the natives out, often killing them. And what Victor found is that, actually, their growth slowed after this period without these traditional management strategies.
Another example is how communities selected for genetic features in a variety of tropical trees, such as the cocoa tree-used, of course, to make chocolate. A more detailed full genome analysis of this plant has shown that humans may have even selected genes that reduced bitterness and improved its resistance to disease for their own economic benefit.
Roberts says recognizing tropical trees as time capsules of cultural heritage gives us yet another reason to protect them. “Not just because of their ecological benefits, which are hugely significant, but also the information that they store about human history, about our past. ”
【1】What does the underlined phrase “time capsules” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Old trees.
B．Human history.
C．Human activities.
D．Cultural heritage.
【2】What caused the great decrease of nut trees in the mid-18th century?
A．Natural disasters.
B．Colonial invasions.
C．Ecological benefits.
D．Natural selection.
【3】How is the text organized?
A．By providing examples.
B．By making a summary.
C．By drawing comparisions.
D．By producing a classification.
【4】What do we know from the text?
A．Tropical forests need traditional management.
B．Tropical forests have witnessed human history.
C．Tropical forests have been protected for economic benefits,
D．Tropical forests have been undisturbed until modern times.
22、 To help you plan your trip, here are my favorite hotels in Chicago.
Freehand Chicago
It’s housed in a historic building from 1927. Its design with tons of character of its own attracts tourists greatly. Freehand is worth the price if you feel like treating yourself. The common areas are laid back. Like other hotels mentioned here, it’s located in the center of the city.
●Female-only dorms for added privacy and security
●Bed for $45 USD a night, room for $173.
Wrigley Hotel
It’s for any traveler looking to enjoy the city’s nightlife. There’s an outdoor place with a BBQ, where you can grill burgers with friends, and the hotel organizes paid walking tours. Here it’s easy to learn about the local culture from friendly locals and it offers many latest books, too. The staff are awesome.
●Free breakfast
●Bed for $36 USD a night, room for $141.
HI Chicago
HI Hotels know exactly what the travelers whose money is tight want: affordable accommodations. HI Chicago is no exception. It organizes a free walking tour, the common areas are spacious, and there’s a fully equipped kitchen. It offers free breakfast.
●Social atmosphere makes it easy to meet local people
●Bed for $32 USD a night, room for $85.
Parthenon Hotel
It has a large common room with a huge TV and lots of books. The staff can help you organize tours, and there’s free breakfast. The dorms aren’t huge, and the beds aren’t anything special, but they’re clean and safe. It has all the makings of your classic backpacker hotel.
●Female-only dorms for added privacy and security
●Bed for $34 USD a night, room for $90.
【1】What is special about Freehand Chicago?
A．It has the oldest history of the four.
B．It lies in the center of Chicago.
C．It only caters to female travelers.
D．It is uniquely designed.
【2】What activity can you attend if you stay in Wrigley Hotel?
A．A barbecue party.
B．A reading discussion.
C．A free walking tour.
D．A fellowship party with locals.
【3】Which hotel is the most suitable for those who travel on a budget?
A．Parthenon Hotel.
B．Wrigley Hotel.
C．HI Chicago.
D．Freehand Chicago.
23、The Loveliest Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in London
The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead
It feels like Christmas whenever you enter the Spaniards Inn, which was built in 1585 and appears in The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. So you can expect actual Christmas Day here to feel like a very special version of the event, with a pick-and-choose menu that has included the must-have roast turkey, beefsteak, mushroom, pan-fried trout (鲑鱼) and lamb.
Address: Spaniards Road, Hampstead, London NW3 7JJ
Prices: £79. 95 per person
Bob Bob Richard, Soho
It is proudly open 365 days a year. You can taste fresh oysters (牡蛎) and caviar (鱼子酱) from the British and Russian menu. One of the best things about this central London restaurant being open on Christmas Day is the fact that you can park in Soho for free.
Address: 1 Upper James Street, Soho, London W1F9DF
Prices: A minimum of £100 per person on Christmas Day
Duck&Waffle, the City
Dinners can get close to Santa’s sleigh (雪橇) by spending Christmas Day high up above the city, at Duck ＆Waffle on the 40th floor of Heron Tower. It is the highest restaurant in England and has set menus for the special day. Neighbor restaurant Sushisamba on the 38th and 39th floors will also be open on Christmas Day for a unique Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian menu.
Address: 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
Prices: f120 per person
The Grill at The Dorchester, Mayfair
With a five-course menu from head chef Tom Booton, a Christmas lunch at The Grill at The Dorchester looks set to be one of the most luxurious meals of the season, including a perfect wine for each course. Live music will accompany your meal, which is £350 per person, or £150 for each child and free for those aged six and under.
Address: 53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K1QA
【1】What can we know about The Spaniards Inn, in Hampstead?
A．Dinners can find it at 1 Upper James Street, Soho, London.
B．Dinners can park there for free on Christmas Day.
C．It is a restaurant that is open all year round.
D．It is mentioned in a famous novel.
【2】What do we learn about Duck &Waffle, the City?
A．People can eat fresh oysters and caviar there.
B．People can have a taste of foreign dishes nearby.
C．People can sleigh nearby for free after a meal.
D．People can watch stage performances when having meals there.
【3】How much will a couple with an eight-year-old child be charged at The Grill at The Dorchester on Christmas Day?
A．£700.
B．£850.
C．£ 950.
D．£1, 050.
24、It has been shown that watching English movie trailers (预告片) can improve your English vocabulary and thinking skills.【1】
The first step is to find them. Go to YouTube and do a search for something like “official trailer”.【2】You can choose some that look interesting. Animated films can be an especially good choice for English practice no matter how old you are. These films are usually humorous and relatable. To find animated films, try doing a search for something like “animated official trailer”.
Make sure the video you choose offers closed captions (字幕), which you will use later. You can find the closed caption mark at the bottom of the video. It may be listed as “CC” or something else. Keep in mind that trailers more than five or seven years old may not offer closed captions on YouTube.【3】
Next, watch the video at a normal speed without closed captions. Try to understand what the story is about overall. Then watch it again to seek more details.【4】It will give you an idea of whether the dialogue is too fast or difficult for your skill level.
【5】Find the “CC” setting at the bottom of the video and click the captions. This can help you in several ways. You can confirm whether you understand the dialogue in your first viewing, make clearer any dialogue you do not understand, and connect the sound of words with their spellings. You can also write down a few of the new words in a notebook or on your mobile phone.
A．So choose newer videos.
B．Several film trailers will appear.
C．They may sound a little strange at a slower speed.
D．With this method, you are testing your English skills.
E．Then watch the video again, this time with closed captions.
F．Besides, try using your notebook as you learn English in your everyday life.
G．Now let’s talk about steps you can take to get the most out of watching them.
25、 I come from a broken family that many would consider "abnormal" at the very least: marriages, divorces, etc. And that is where this story _______
My sister Jeanne and I were born only 14 months apart, but by the time we were teenagers we had lost _______.By age 15. I had moved away from our home in Wisconsin to live on my father's restaurant in Virginia. Later, Jeanne got married and _______in Chicago. We lived separate lives in separate states, and our connection somehow_______
Fast-forward about nine years. I was 24 and on a_______ with my fiance to New York City, a place I had never been, to see the _______.We went to the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, and several Manhattan clubs. I had never seen so many taxicabs in one spot in all my life.It was overwhelming.
During a day of sightseeing, we were crossing a very busy street _______with people when I suddenly heard my name _______from somewhere behind me: "Cheryl!" I _______ in my steps in the middle of the road.Tears ____________immediately in my eyes.I knew without a doubt that it was my sister Jeanne. I yelled back ____________even turning to look:"Jeanne?”
It was her."Oh my God!" I screamed, and I began ____________ people out of my way to get to her. The crowd started to____________.And there we were, standing in the middle of a Manhattan street,facing each other and smiling. I couldn't believe it.
I later asked how she'd known it was me-she never saw me! She said it was my ____________1 wouldn't say my laugh is all that unusual,but I guess to a family member it's ____________.It hits your heart and resonates(回响）in your mind.
Since that time,my sister and I have never been____________.We both moved back to Wisconsin. We talk ____________.Many years have passed,and we are now in our 50s.But our meeting ____________wasn't just a sign.I see it as more of a lesson,a ____________ not to lose touch with loved ones.After our sister- to-sister ____________,I don't plan to let that happen again.
【1】A.ends B.begins C.develops D.appears
【2】A.memory B.chance C.touch D.parents
【3】A.settled B.drove C.walked D.promoted
【4】A.reconnected B.happened C.occurred D.ended
【5】A.boat B.flight C.trip D.business
【6】A.clubs B.taxicabs C.markets D.sights
【7】A.loaded B.faced C.equipped D.occupied
【8】A.spelled B.yelled C.whispered D.announced
【9】A.accelerated B.froze C.hesitated D.shocked
【10】A.went out B.got off C.welled up D.fell down
【11】A.when B.after C.before D.then
【12】A.dragging B.commanding C.winding D.pushing
【13】A.part B.crowd C.depart D.gather
【14】A.clothes B.laugh C.face D.age
【15】A.picky B.different C.infectious D.extraordinary
【16】A.forgiven B.forgotten C.regretted D.separated
【17】A.daily B.arrogantly C.annually D.rarely
【18】A.by chance B.by design C.in time D.on time
【19】A.class B.reminder C.suggestion D.souvenir
【20】A.yell B.accident C.meeting D.miracle
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.
Students in the United States are assigned to classes for different goals. Those in the more advantaged tracks and programs not only encounter more curricular material; they are also typically asked to learn the material differently. They have opportunities to think, investigate, and create. They are challenged to explore. In Keeping Track, Jeannie Oakes describes the way in which teachers differently frame their work for students in different tracks.
Teachers of high-track classes describe their class goals in terms of higher-order thinking and independent learning, for example: “Logical thought process”; “Scientific reasoning and logic”. Students’ view of what they learned in class reflect these goals. High-track students said they learned: “To understand concepts and ideas and to experiment with them, and to work independently”; “How to express myself through writing and compose my thoughts in a logical manner and express my creativity.”
Conversely, in low-track classes, teachers described few academic goals for their students and none related to thinking logically, critically or independently. They often focused on low-level skills, for example: “Better use of time”; “Punctuality and self-discipline”; “Good work habits”. And low-track students said they had learned how to: “Behave in class”; “How to shut up”; “How to listen and follow the directions of the teacher.”
This phenomenon is widespread. In his research in New York City, Jonathan Kozol described how, within integrated schools, minority children were disproportionately assigned to special education class that occupy small corners and split classrooms, while gifted and talented classrooms occupied the most splendid spaces filled with books and computers, where they learned, in the children’s words, “logical thinking,” and “problem solving”. Students were recommended for these classes by their teachers and parents as well as by their test scores. Kozol wrote in his notes,“Six girls, four boys, nine white, one Chinese. I am glad they have this class. But what about the others? Aren’t there ten black children in the school who could enjoy this also?”
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