1、My friend sent me a message saying she had got a cold although our ________ plan was to see a film that afternoon.
A.material B.beneficial C.professional D.original
2、The _______ papers recorded that his grandfather was among the group of astronauts who made the _______ first voyage to outer space.
A.historic…historical B.historical…historic
C.historic…historic D.historical…historical
3、Some experts say that ________ to a variety of foods without pesticides (农药) is especially important throughout childhood.
A.exposing
B.exposed
C.having been exposed
D.being exposed
4、Jack is a dishonest boy. He always ______ some excuses for doing something wrong.
A.picks up
B.gives up
C.takes up
D.makes up
5、Ann never dreams of ______ a chance for her to go abroad.
A. being B. there will be C. there being D. there to be
6、It is unbelievable that Mr. Lucas still leads a simple life _______ his great wealth.
A.though B.despite C.thanks to D.even if
7、The popular internet slang “foxi” somewhat reflects a “demotivational culture”, ___________ people pretend to keep a wise attitude toward failure___________ because they’re incapable of succeeding.
A.that ... especially B.in that ... excessively
C.where ... simply D.so that ... mainly
8、This company sells cars in different price_____.
A. limits B. ranges C. forms D. varieties
9、We should keep the classroom clean and tidy.该句子结构为
A.SV
B.SVO
C.SV IO DO
D.SVOC
10、---Your new apartment is convenient than the first one.
---Exactly, but it’s far more comfortable.
A.no less B.not much C.no more D.more
11、-–Iraq, as anybody can see, is not winning the unfair war at all, is it?
-- ______.
A. I believe not so B. I don’t believe
C. I don’t believe like so D. I believe not
12、We’re taking the train, _____ the day before the October holiday begins.
A.left
B.leave
C.to leave
D.leaving
13、According to the new plan, students can choose the teacher __________ class they wish to take.
A. which B. what C. whose D. how
14、You are waiting at a wrong place. It is at the entrance your mother will meet you.
A. where B. that
C. which D. how
15、—____ I take the book out?
—I’m afraid not.
A.Will
B.Must
C.May
D.Need
16、Martin ______ his dog to lie down under the big tree.
A. made B. had
C. promised D. ordered
17、How many of the following sentences are WRONG?
a. What really matters is that each of them is able to find meaning and happiness no matter what his or her life is like.
b. During the Renaissance, many great minds contributed on valuable artworks and made important scientific discoveries.
c. People view the death of Lord Carnarvon at different perspectives and the pharaoh's angry spirit is not necessarily the real cause.
d. The purpose of the experiment Lyn Hymers took part in was to see whether a modern-day family was capable to survive in the 1940s.
A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4
18、Shan Tianfang devoted his whole life to the seemingly ordinary act of telling stories. ________ the simple act created an extraordinary cultural legacy(遗产) that will doubtless live on.
A.Therefore B.Moreover C.Otherwise D.However
19、—Do you know our town at all?
— No, this is the first time I ______ here.
A.was
B.have been
C.came
D.are coming
20、Do you know the reason ________ she got so angry yesterday ?
A.why
B.which
C.for that
D.for why
21、He is such a good salesman that he finally managed to make the customers ________ of the quality of the car.
A.to convince
B.convincing
C.convince
D.convinced
22、In the past, travellers from Europe to Indonesia _________ months at sea, but now we just have to sit on a plane for a few hours, so in some ways the planet seems to _________.
A.have spent, get smaller
B.would have spent, be getting small
C.had spent, get smaller
D.spent, be getting smaller
23、The question was so personal that the movie star felt_____ to answer it.
A. reluctant B. willing C. convinced D. determined
24、The police are offering a big ___________ for information about the robbery.
A. award B. prize C. reward D. money
25、When the teacher speaks, we have to keep quiet, ________ ?
A.mustn’t we
B.doesn’t he
C.weren’t we
D.don’t we
26、 Zhao Dehan is an official who is in charge of examining and approving (负责审批)many energy projects in the country. He is known for being honest and loyal. He lives in an old house, wears simple clothes, and cycles to work every day. However, Zhao is actually corrupt. He has hidden more than 200 million yuan in cash in his house!
When the money was found, Zhao broke down and cried out, “I didn’t even spend a single penny of it! I’m the son of two poor farmers. I’m not used to spending money.” However, he later said that he liked the smell of cash, and “seeing it was like seeing crops”.
Zhao and his story is just one of the shocking cases in the Chinese TV series In the Name of People. Based on a novel of the same name by Zhou Meisen, the series brings many stories of corruption to light.
The show has become popular among millions of people since its broadcast. It has been regarded as a great success in the media.
【1】What does the underlined word“corrupt” in the first paragraph mean?
A.Popular among people. B.Using power illegally.
C.Generous with money. D.Mean to others.
【2】We can infer from the TV series that Zhao Dehan__________.
A.is an official with little power B.comes from a farmer’s family
C.is honest and loyal D.loves the feeling of spending money
【3】Which of the following statements are TRUE about the TV series?
a. It’s about Zhao Meisen’s life experiences.
b. It’s based on a novel by Zhou Meisen.
c. People think highly of the show.
d. It warns people not to be a politician.
A.ab B.bc
C.cd D.ad
【4】In which section can the passage be found in a newspaper?
A.Entertainment B.Sports
C.Advertisement D.Education
27、As we know, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and –coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in ad what’s out.
【1】From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan .
A. lives an unhealthy lifestyle
B. lives a rich and happy life
C. doesn’t get any exercise
D. sets a good example for teenagers
【2】According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows?
A. They are tired of school.
B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.
C. They’re in their development period.
D. They have nothing to do in their spare time
【3】What’s the title of the passage?
A. Parents’ responsibilities.
B. Advice on self-control.
C. Bad influences of celebrities.
D. Media’s bad influences.
28、Silicon Valley Volunteers
Do you want to give back to your community while making new friends? Silicon Valley Volunteers is an organization that includes both wishes. The organization is designed to help people find opportunities to volunteer in their local community while meeting others with similar interests. Silicon Valley Volunteers focuses on providing opportunities that fit into the busy schedules (日程安排) of professionals. Many opportunities listed on the site are in the evenings or weekends.
Please browse (浏览) the website to learn more about the organization. In addition to volunteer opportunities, there are other opportunities for becoming a leader as well. For any questions about the group, email suuolunteers@gmail.com.
Discussion about the group
Courtney H: Hey everyone. I’m new to this group and would love to start meeting up with you guys. I’m a little unclear on how this group works. When you guys go ahead and have an event, can someone message me the infomation? Thanks so much.
Former member: How about an online discussion for ways we can still volunteer. I just checked in here and thought there would be online activities!
Maria O: We need volunteers on Friday, November 8th for The Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day! Volunteers would act as greeters, check-in registrars, and ushers (接待员). The event is from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Nov. 8th @ Villa Ragusa in Campbell. Please email me mariao@wucomunityseruices.org if you are interested. First come, first serve!
【1】What is one of the purposes of the organization?
A.To help find job opportunities.
B.To help make new friends.
C.To help develop a new hobby.
D.To help experience the joy of sharing.
【2】Where can you learn more about the organization?
A.In the magazine.
B.In the newspaper.
C.On the Internet.
D.On TV.
【3】What kind of volunteers are needed from Maria O?
A.Baby-sitters.
B.Translators.
C.Teachers.
D.Greeters.
29、A parent posted on Reddit last week that her son’s school is now “zero waste”. In order to save money on the trash(垃圾) service, school leaders have taken away the trash cans. She wrote, “They are not taking any other method to reduce waste; they are just preventing the children from using the trash can. All their lunch waste must go home with them in their lunch box.”
Reactions were quick and fierce, with 333 people commenting on the thread that is now closed. Some supported the original(最初的) poster, saying they’d tell their kids to throw the trash on the floor if trash cans weren’t provided. Most, however, challenged the parent's perspective, telling her that this isn't a bad thing and sharing their own experiences of schools and day camps that have been zero waste for years.
One advised, “Get a lunch bag and then pack small bread sticks, cut fruits, pasta salads etc and then use a reusable bag for sandwiches.”
Another said, “My kid's school is zero waste. Always has been. They bring their lunch waste home. It's never been a thing. If anything, it makes me a bit more mindful of how school lunches are packed.”
My children's school has always told us to pack waste—free lunches, but trash cans are still being used. I do think, though, that their presence is a crutch(拐杖) of sorts. Until we are truly forced to fight with the waste produced by our habits, we won't be active to change them.
By forcing kids to take their trash home, the school is not creating a real problem for kids and parents, just an inconvenience, because they all have trash cans at home. But the movement does need to start from the bottom, perhaps within individual classrooms at first, before being put upon tired, overworked parents.
【1】How did the parent feel when writing the post?
A.Confused.
B.Angry.
C.Satisfied.
D.Hopeful.
【2】What does the underlined word “perspective” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Patience.
B.Behavior.
C.Opinion.
D.Intelligence
【3】What advice is mentioned in the passage?
A.Taking the right amount of food.
B.Sharing the lunch with other students.
C.Thinking of good ways to pack the lunch.
D.Encouraging children to eat up the lunch.
【4】Why does the author think of the trash cans as a crutch?
A.People can't live without trash cans.
B.They are of great use in our daily life.
C.They help people develop a zero—waste lifestyle.
D.Their presence allows the possibility of wasting.
30、 Ranjitha was a good but poor student. Because she was _____, she couldn't buy books to____ to. The university library had a good_____ of reference books but they were not offered to the students. The books in the reference section were only_____ to the teachers.
Occasionally she wondered why the____ didn't hand out the books to the students. She_____herself that when she became a teacher, she would provide the students with all she as a student had______, like reference books. And the day came in no time.
Soon after getting her master's degree, Ranjitha entered a(n)______as a lecturer. Quickly she won the hearts of most students as she would_____ the students after class.There were too many students and it was______ for her to remember all of them.
One day, two students came to Ranjtha_____ her to borrow three reference books. She agreed and_____ lent them the books. The_____ term would pass soon and she almost forgot about the books. At the end of the term, the director of the university called her,“Madam, we have instructions that all the books should be returned to the ____. ”
Ranjitha tried hard to_____ the students who had borrowed the books but her____didn't help. So she_____ to go to the classroom and ask. However, to her disappointment, none of the students______. At last, Ranjitha borrowed money and paid it to the library.
Now she understands helping someone beyond a certain_____ will harm herself and that teaching students life principles is more______, which is a lesson she learned by paying $ 800 as a fee. She is still doing what she can do to help the students.
A.badly off
B.well-behaved
C.tired out
D.ill-mannered
A.contribute
B.add
C.refer
D.admit
A.measure
B.knowledge
C.occupation
D.collection
A.supplied
B.packed
C.rewarded
D.written
A.directors
B.teachers
C.leaders
D.booksellers
A.blamed
B.asked
C.promised
D.terrified
A.lacked
B.observed
C.mixed
D.owned
A.organization
B.team
C.university
D.apartment
A.comfort
B.help
C.protect
D.represent
A.important
B.beneficial
C.convincing
D.difficult
A.assisting
B.requesting
C.allowing
D.teaching
A.happily
B.generally
C.unfortunately
D.impossibly
A.meaningless
B.boundless
C.entire
D.boring
A.student
B.author
C.bookstore
D.library
A.consult
B.remember
C.push
D.cheer
A.argument
B.discovery
C.curiosity
D.memory
A.had
B.refused
C.offered
D.learned
A.regretted
B.responded
C.forgot
D.screamed
A.doubt
B.speed
C.distance
D.limit
A.confusing
B.frightening
C.worthwhile
D.traditional
31、阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In 2002, Yao Ming was selected the first overall in the NBA Draft(选秀). No athlete is 【1】 (responsible) than Yao for China’s rise to a global sports superpower. After Yao 【2】 (join) the Houston Rockets, the NBA became the first professional sports league from the US to visit China. Thanks to Yao’s impact, more professional 【3】(team) have a presence in China today. Yao retired in 2011 following a career that included eight NBA All-Star selections. He's truly a superstar who belongs to the world.
32、假定你是李华,你的英国朋友 Tom 要参加校园演讲比赛,现向你咨询能反映中国文化的合适话题,请你写封邮件给出建议,内容至少包括以下两个话题:
1. 中国汉字;
2. 历史古迹;
3. ……
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2. 可以适当增加内容,使内容充实,行文连贯。