1、Look ! There are so many mistakes in your composition . You ____ have paid attention to it.
A. may B. must C. can D. should
2、The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him _______.
A. not to B. not to do
C. not do it D. do not to
3、He as well as his children ___ looking forward to the summer holiday but unluckily, his children rather than he ___ going to enjoy it as he will have to work anyway.
A. is, are B. are, are C. are, is D. is, is
4、His mistake was ________ youth and inexperience
A.because
B.as
C.as a result
D.due to
5、What ______ fun it is to have a good chance to get so close to ______ nature!
A.不填; the B.a; the C.不填; 不填 D.a; 不填
6、That girl ____ to the neighbour for what she said.
A.apologized B.forgave C.congratulated D.thanked
7、We’ve known him for years. To be honest, he is much an acquaintance.
A. other than B. rather than
C. more than D. no more than
8、_______ the coming talent competition, he has spent all his free time making preparation.
A.Win B.Winning C.Having won D.To win
9、— What about the protection of the new computer?
— Let’s keep the screen ____ dust by putting a cover over it.
A. free from B. aside from C. far from D. away from
10、Don't let yourself be ________ into buying things you don't want.
A.expressed
B.organized
C.persuaded
D.preferred
11、During the Song Dynasty, people played a game called cuju, which is regarded as the ______ of ancient football.
A.resource B.cause C.origin D.reason
12、______ from space, the earth, with water ______ seventy percent of its surface, looks like a blue ball.
A.Seen, covering
B.Seen, covered
C.Seeing, covering
D.Seeing, covered
13、No matter where he goes and no matter who he encounters, he would like to follow his father’s advice and ________ the best upon mind.
A.bear B.impress
C.gather D.put
14、The man caught hold of the side of the lifeboat and narrowly escaped______.
A.to be drowned B.from drowning C.being drowned D.from being drowned
15、He was more certain of it than of anything in the world. He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before becoming ________.
A.fascinated B.concerned
C.committed D.exhausted
16、The company ___ a rise in salary for ages, but nothing has happened yet.
A.has been promising
B.has promised
C.promised
D.promises
17、Time_________, I’ll drop in on you while visiting your hometown.
A.permit
B.permitted
C.being permitted
D.permitting
18、He is a strict and kind teacher, ______ my son loves and respects.
A. one B. the one who
C. which D. he who
19、Not only the students but also the teacher ______ against the plan in yesterday's meeting.
A.is B.was C.are D.were
20、The strike may hold ________ production of cars for several months, ________ a great loss.
A.out; cause B.up; causing C.out; causing D.up; cause
21、Thor is no longer _______ he was two years ago.
A.that B.who C.what D.which
22、The letter I had been looking forward to ______ last Sunday.
A.arriving B.arrive C.arrived D.arrives
23、Mother has gone to the_________ to get some money that she has saved there.
A.bank B.band C.bar D.beach
24、9. Please ______ your sister to bring the ticket for the concert.
A.remind B.remember C.warn D.Let
25、The commercial city, Loulan, used to be a stopping point on the silk road between the West and the East, ______ by sandstorms from AD200 to AD 400.
A. which is believed to be covered over
B. as is believed to have been covered over
C. it is believed to be covered over
D. which is believed to have been covered over
26、ULTIMATE CANADA AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
15 DAYS FROM £4,495
From the dramatic setting of Vancouver to the easy-going city of Toronto, this adventure takes us across Canada by rail, onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer and The Canadian.
Days 1-3, London to Vancouver
Fly from London to Vancouver. Enjoy a sightseeing tour on Day 2, seeing Stanley Park and Chinatown. You're free to explore on Day 3.
Days 4-6, Rocky Mountaineer
Journey on the Rocky Mountaineer through the wilderness on the way to Kamloops. Continue on Day 5, along the “First Passage to the West" route to Banff, where we spend two nights. Discover Banff National Park on Day 6. visiting Emerald Lake and Lake Louise. Later, enjoy a talk from a retired Mountie.
Days 7-8, Jasper National Park
Take a coach along Icefields Parkway to Jasper, stopping to admire the impressive Athabasca Glacier. Spend two nights surrounded by the attractive mountain scenery of Jasper, with a free day on Day 8.
Days 9-11, The Canadian
Start a long journey on The Canadian to Toronto, settling into our berths as we pass pine forests and towering peaks. Spend Day 10 and Day 11 on board, travelling through Winnipeg and across the Canadian Shield.
Days 12-15, Toronto and London
Arrive in energetic Toronto for two nights, visiting the spectacular Niagara Falls on Day 13. After a free day on Day 14, fly home in the evening, arriving on Day 15.
The 2022 itinerary is different. Please call for details.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• UK Tour Manager throughout
• Return scheduled flights
• Luggage Service without payment
• 10 nights' accommodation, 3 nights on The Canadian and 13 meals
• All tour excursions
DEPARTURES
7 May, 21 | £ 4,795 | 24 Sept, 21 | £4,995 |
21 May, 21 | £4,895 | 7 May, 22 | £4,495 |
4 Jun, 21 | £4,995 | 21 May, 22 | £4,795 |
25 Jun, 21 | £4,895 | 4 Jun, 22 | £4,995 |
3 Sept, 21 | £5,095 | 25 Jun, 22 | £5,095 |
17 Sept, 21 | SOLD OUT | 20 Aug, 22 | £4,995 |
See our website for full 2021 and 2022 dates and prices.
【1】Where can the traveler enjoy the amazing Athabasca Glacier?
A.In Vancouver.
B.In Kamloops.
C.In Jasper.
D.In Toronto.
【2】What fee is NOT included during the whole dventure?
A.Round-trip scheduled flights.
B.Free Luggage Service.
C.15 nights' accommodation.
D.UK Tour Manager all the way.
【3】On which of the following adventures will the traveler spend most?
A.Trip departing on 7 May, 21.
B.Trip departing on 25 Jun, 21.
C.Trip departing on 20 Aug, 22.
D.Trip departing on 3 Sept, 21.
27、 For an old person, his brain may perform not so well as before. But a new study suggests that some parts of brain may already decline in young adulthood.
The study, which followed more than 2,000 healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 60, found that certain mental functions — including measures of abstract reasoning, mental speed and puzzle-solving — started to dull as early as age 27. Meanwhile, the decline of memory generally became apparent around age 37.
On the other hand, indicators of a person’s accumulated knowledge — like performance on tests of vocabulary and general knowledge — kept improving with age, according to findings published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging.
The results do not mean that young adults need to start worrying about their memories. Most people's minds function at a high level even in their later years, according to researcher Timothy Salthouse. “According to these patterns, some kinds of flexibility in the brain decline relatively early in adulthood, but throughout adulthood the knowledge pool in one’s command and the effective combination with one’s capabilities may be on the increase without the attack of diseases.” Salthouse said in a news conference.
The study included healthy, educated adults who took standard tests of memory, reasoning and perception at first and at some point over the next seven years.
The tests are designed to detect subtle (细微的) changes in mental function, and involve solving puzzles, recalling words and details from stories, and identifying patterns in collections of letters and symbols.
In general, Salthouse and his colleagues found that certain aspects of cognition (认知能力) generally started to decline in the late 20s to 30s.The findings explain normal age-related changes in mental function, which could aid in understanding the process of dementia (痴呆), according to the researchers. “By following individuals over time,” Salthouse said, “we gain insight in cognition changes, and may possibly discover ways to slow the rate of decline.”
The researchers are currently analyzing the study participants’ health and lifestyle to see which factors might influence age-related cognitive changes.
【1】According to the text, what is the common view of mental function?
A.It varies from person to person.
B.It weakens in one’s later years.
C.It gradually expands with age.
D.It indicates one’s health condition.
【2】What does Timothy Salthouse say about people’s minds in most cases?
A.They tend to decline in people’s later years.
B.Their flexibility determines one’s abilities.
C.They function quite well even in old age.
D.Their functioning is still a puzzle to be solved.
【3】Although people’s minds may function less flexibly as they age, what is their strength?
A.They may be better at solving puzzles.
B.They can memorize things with more ease.
C.They may have greater facility in abstract reasoning.
D.They can put what they have learned into more effective use.
【4】According to Salthouse, how may their study help us?
A.It will find ways to stop mental functions dulling fast.
B.It will find ways to improve our memories.
C.It will help us understand the complex process of mental functioning.
D.It will help us understand the relation between physical and mental health.
28、One day King Solomon was sitting on his throne (宝座、御座) and his guards were standing around him. Suddenly the door was opened and the Queen of Sheba came in. “King,” she said, “in my own country I have heard much about your power and glory, but much more about your wisdom. Men have told me that there is no puzzle that you can not solve. I have here a puzzle which I think will test your wisdom. I would like to show you.”
Then she held up in each hand beautiful wreath(花环) of flowers. The wreaths were so nearly alike that none could point out any difference. “One of these wreaths,” said the Queen, “is made of flowers picked from your garden. The other is made of artificial(人工的) flowers, shaped and colored by a skillful artist. Now, tell me, which one is true, and which one is false?” The king was puzzled. He moved uneasily on his golden throne. His ministers and guards shook their heads.
Suddenly the king remembered that close by his window there was a climbing vine(藤) filled with beautiful sweet flowers. He had seen many bees flying among these flowers and gathering honey from them. He asked one of his ministers to open the window.
It was opened. The queen was standing quite near to it with the two wreaths still in her hands. The next moment two bees flew eagerly in. Then came one after another. All flew to the flowers in the queen’s right hand. Not one of the bees so much as looked at those in her left hand. “Queen of Sheba, the bees have given you my answer,” said King Solomon.
And the queen said, “You are wise, King Solomon. You gather knowledge from the little things which common men pass by unnoticed.”
【1】What did the Queen of Sheba hear about King Solomon?
A.He could solve all the puzzles.
B.He was kind to his people in the country.
C.He liked sitting with all his great men.
D.He could deal with all kinds of troubles.
【2】King Solomon felt uneasy probably because________.
A.the Queen was impolite to him
B.he didn’t like flowers at all
C.it was hard to tell the difference of the two wreaths.
D.none of his ministers and guards knew the names of the flowers.
【3】King Solomon asked one of his ministers to open the window in order to ________.
A.let the bees fly in
B.let the fresh air come in
C.keep himself calm down
D.make the flowers grow well
【4】The bees were probably interested in ________.
A.the artificial flowers
B.flying through the windows
C.visiting the Queen
D.the sweet smell in the room
【5】We can learn from the passage that the Queen ________.
A.loved King Solomon deeply
B.admired King Solomon very much
C.would like to ask for help from King Solomon.
D.didn’t believe in King Solomon clearly
29、 I used to live in South Africa and recently went back to Botswana to visit the Central Kalahari Game Reserve with my friend Oscar. There is nothing quite like the vast African wilderness.
Our jeep broke down suddenly along the too-hot-to-touch sand. With such an engine, it was tough work. The dry heat was fierce and the only break came from using our precious water for brief bucket shower.
With no supplies available within the park—it was a sort of no man’s land with the occasional cow—it’s necessary to bring all your fuel, food and water with you.
We camped in a small open space of the bush. At the height of the dry season, shade was in very little supply, so we angled ourselves near a lonely leafless tree. As the sun was setting, we drove towards the watering hole a few miles away, and were reminded just why we’d chosen to spend weeks experiencing this difficult, unpleasant, and painful exercise on ourselves. Realizing our arrival, a lone lion stopped his drinking. He yawned (打哈欠), then carried on drinking.
That night, sleeping on the roof of the jeep, we felt his roar (吼叫) as much as we heard it. All movements and activities stopped, but when bright satellites flashed across the blackness, the vast African skies offered the only sign that the outside world hadn’t come to a standstill.
In the morning we saw that the lion had walked on the road overnight, his paw prints pressed into yesterday’s tyre tracks. We set off for another morning inching through the sand: another day of shifting landscapes and raw (原始的), wild beauty; another night lit by fireflies and shooting stars.
【1】What can we learn from the passage?
A.The author and his friend toured the Reserve without difficulty.
B.There were many cows in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
C.The lion walked along the tyre tracks and attacked the jeep at night.
D.The author and his friend suffered much heat in the daytime.
【2】What does the underlined word “precious” mean in the passage?
A.Clean. B.Enjoyable.
C.Valuable. D.Enough.
【3】What can you infer from the last paragraph?
A.The jeep’s tyre was destroyed by the lion at night.
B.The lion didn’t get close to the author’s jeep at night.
C.The author didn’t think the reserve worth visiting.
D.The natural beauty appealed to them to go on bravely.
【4】Which of the following is the best title?
A.A Roaring Lion B.An African Wilderness Tour
C.Extremely Hot Weather D.African Wild Beauty
30、 Gal Gadot made Wonder Woman(神奇女侠) a popular superhero. The Israeli actress didn't only ________ the big screen, but also the lives of women all over the world.
The ________ Wonder Woman took the world by storm last year. Gadot, 33, played a ________ and strong female superhero who enters the world of men to stop a war.
Last month, Gadot was ________ on Time magazine's 2018 ________ of the 100 Most Influential People. She was ________ for showing Wonder Woman's strength, as well as her ________ heart. She helped to ________ how women see themselves.
Gadot also believes that it takes great strength to be a woman in the ________ world. She was ________ to be capable(能干的)and independent as she grew up in a small city in Israel.
"There was no TV-watching. It was always 'take a ball and go play'," she ________ Billboard. In her own words, she was a good girl as well as tomboy(假小子).
This ________ toward life encouraged Gadot to follow her heart when making future life ________. At 18, she got a chance to be a model. But she didn't think it was the ________ time for her to do this kind of work. ________, she served in the army, starting her work at 5 a. m every day. Then she studied law out of love for the field.
Later, a director ________ her to an audition(试镜), which led her to Wonder Woman. She realized it was a good ________ to develop her career, as well as to ________ other women. She worked hard for eight ________, training to build enough muscle for the role. "________ is not something you can fake(假装)," she told Billboard.
A.belong to
B.light up
C.pick up
D.focus on
A.story
B.title
C.movie
D.essay
A.brave
B.humorous
C.mean
D.foolish
A.voted
B.advertised
C.included
D.concluded
A.list
B.line
C.piece
D.type
A.motivated
B.criticized
C.praised
D.attracted
A.broken
B.cold
C.hopeless
D.kind
A.support
B.change
C.solve
D.complete
A.virtual
B.false
C.real
D.equal
A.taught
B.convinced
C.offered
D.expected
A.explained
B.promised
C.told
D.persuaded
A.attitude
B.change
C.expectation
D.altitude
A.differences
B.surveys
C.choices
D.suggestions
A.wrong
B.bad
C.favorite
D.right
A.However
B.Yet
C.Therefore
D.Instead
A.invited
B.awarded
C.guided
D.convinced
A.deal
B.bargain
C.opportunity
D.occasion
A.drive
B.influence
C.protect
D.support
A.years
B.months
C.days
D.hour
A.Strength
B.Bravery
C.Beauty
D.Knowledge
31、课文填空
Old French made other【1】to Middle English as well. In old English Germanic way of making words plural was used. For example, they said housen instead of houses, and shoen instead of shoes. After the Normans took【2】they began using the French way of making plurals, adding an-s to house and shoe. Only a few words 【3】 their Germanic plural forms, such as man/men and child/children.
After the Norman Conquest, high-class people spoke French while common people spoke English. However, by the latter half of the 14th century, English had come into【4】use among all classes in England. In 1399, Henry IV became King of England. His mother 【5】 was English, and he used English for all official events.
32、假设你是李华,班上的交换生Lucy对中国的端午节很感兴趣。为了帮Lucy更好地理解端午节,你打算写一张便签,从两个方面介绍端午节:
1.来历2.习俗(吃粽子和划龙舟)
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
I’m Li Hua,
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Yours,
Li Hua