1、Social and economic development has contributed to an increasing______ for future.
A.demand B.curiosity
C.anxiety D.Arrangement
2、---I called your office at about ten this morning, but there was no reply.
---Oh, that was probably __________ I was paying a visit to a friend in hospital.
A.when B.why C.what D.that
3、________ you gradually get better at your present job, you will find that it becomes easier than you imagined.
A.Unless
B.As
C.Though
D.Whether
4、The reason why he didn’t get the job is that he couldn’t be even for the interview.
A. responsible B. beneficial C. punctual D. Regular
5、________I like Carter personally, I don’t think what he’s doing is right.
A. If B. As C. While D. Unless
6、She worked hard and at last _______ the test.
A.past
B.passed
C.pass
D.was past
7、 ---Would you mind my sitting here?
--- ______. It’s for my girl friend.
A. Not at all. B. Never mind.
C. Better not. D. Of course not.
8、People with simple names enjoy quicker career advancement because names which are hard to pronounce inspire negative _______ from superiors.
A. consideration B. consequences
C. expectations D. reactions
9、______, and we’ll arrive in Hangzhou, where we can enjoy the beauty of the West Lake.
A. Another hour B. An hour later
C. After an hour D. In an hour
10、______ in the training, Marbury couldn't play in the basketball season.
A. Injuring B. Injure
C. Injured D. To injure
11、---You rang me up at about 10: 00 last night, didn’t you?
--- No. I didn’t phone you. It _______ someone else.
A.could have been B.could be
C.must be D.must have been
12、I _____ through the hard time but for my teacher’s generous and timely help.
A.couldn’t have gone B.could go
C.mustn’t have gone D.hadn’t gone
13、The Ice Bucket Challenge is a fund raising game, and it aims to raise ______ of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS 肌萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化症).
A. acquisition B. conscience
C. awareness D. privilege
14、—The hurricane ____ to reach the coast tomorrow morning.
—If so, we’d better make full preparations for it.
A.will be predicted B.is predicting C.has predicted D.is predicted
15、His face ________ when the boss told him what a nice job he had done.
A.brought up
B.lit up
C.held up
D.took up
16、There is one issue that stands out above all the rest, one every student is concerned about, _______ which class he may be from.
A. regardless of B. on account of
C. in addition to D. according to
17、His brother , who____ in the army for five years,is now running a farm in our village.
A.serves B.served C.had served D.has served
18、The manager told me that they’d promoted Mike, but he didn’t mention ______ when we talked on the phone.
A.being promoted
B.to be promoted
C.having promoted
D.having been promoted
19、It worried her a bit _________ her hair was turning grey.
A. while B. that C. if D. For
20、 —Look at those clouds!
—Don’t worry. __________ it rains, we’ll still have a great time.
A. Even if B. In case
C. As though D. If only
21、Kite surfing is a sport that takes place on the surface of the water, on top of boards that are similar in design to wakeboards (尾波滑水板), with the surfer pulled by a kite. The popularity of kite surfing has grown, although it is rather difficult to master. Kite surfing uses the same equipment as kite boarding, but is generally given more to riding on top of waves, rather than on smaller lakes or other calm bodies of water.
Early experiments in kite transportation took place through the 19th century, and at the dawn of the 20th century Samuel Cody crossed the English Channel using kites and a small boat. Kite surfing itself, however, wasn’t really born until the late 1970s. Beginning in that decade, more people became involved in using kites for personal transport and sport. Kite technology itself advanced enormously during the 1970s, with kites becoming much more controllable.
The early kite surfing was rather accidental, but innovators continued to develop the technology to make it easier to control and safer. By the late 1990s, kite surfing was becoming popular off the coast of Maui, France and throughout the world. In 1997, a special kite system was built specifically for kite surfing, which helped kite surfing into the mainstream.
Because of the high speeds and the dangers, it is generally recommended that would-be kite surfers take at least a few basic classes to learn the fundamentals. The main attraction of kite surfing is the potential for amazing tricks. The kite allows the surfer to experience enormous jumps, flying through the air for large distances before hitting the water in a controlled fashion. Like skateboarding, kite surfing makes use of a number of board grabs, with complex tricks possible due to the long period of time the surfer can remain in the air.
【1】What does the author mainly intend to tell us in Paragraph 1?
A.What is kite surfing.
B.Where to go kite surfing.
C.How to enjoy kite surfing.
D.Why people like kite surfing.
【2】In the 19th century, people intended to use kite for ________.
A.sport
B.experiment
C.entertainment
D.transportation
【3】What can we know from the third paragraph?
A.Kite surfing often leads to accidents.
B.Maui is home to kite surfing.
C.Kite control is the key to kite surfing.
D.Kite surfing came into being in the 1990s.
【4】What is most charming for people surfing?
A.Its potential for tricks.
B.Its long time in the air.
C.Its speed across the water.
D.Its big distance over the water.
22、 Orlando,the “Theme Park Capital of the world,”has enough to keep your family entertained for weeks.Four Best gives you a description of what each of these parks has to offer.
Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica Orlando brings the best of an aquarium(水族馆),zoo,water park and amusement park together into one experience.With 38 slides,84,000 acres of white sand beach,you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the Florida sun with your family.Don't miss the Dolphin Plunge,a clear tube water slide that takes you through the dolphin habitat.
LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida,the largest LEGOLAND park in the world,features 50 rides,shows and attractions spread out over the Lego-strewn 150-acres.If you're traveling with younger kids,LEGOLAND makes a great choice since it's designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 12.Besides,Buddy is our walk-around character mascot(吉祥物)of the park.He's tall,yellow,friendly,and loves taking pictures with LEGOLAND Florida guests.
Discovery Cove
With guest access restricted to 1,300 per day,Discovery Cove feels more like a resort than a theme park.Without crowds to worry about,you'll get to enjoy up-close animal meetings with dolphins,sting rays,tropical fish and exotic birds.It's all-inclusive too,so you won't have to worry about food,towels or equipment.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
At the Animal Kingdom,Disney changes the concept of a zoological park to something completely new.Here you can take a ride through the wilds of Africa,complete with real animals,raft down the Amazon or ride a runaway train through Mount Everest.The park is home to about 1,500 animals representing 250 species.
【1】Which theme park will parents probably choose for their five-year-old child?
A. Aquatica Orlando. B. LEGOLAND Florida.
C. Discovery Cove. D. Disney's Animal Kingdom.
【2】What can people do in Disney's Animal Kingdom?
A. Enjoy the Florida sun with their family. B. Take pictures with Buddy.
C. Watch tropical fish face to face. D. Watch real animals.
【3】What can we know about the four theme parks?
A. Aquatica Orlando has various entertainment facilities. .
B. You must take towels of your own at Discovery Cove.
C. LEGOLAND Florida covers an area of 84,000 acres.
D. Disney's Animal Kingdom is based on traditional concept of zoo.
23、 Hacking isn't just for computers and smart-phones. According to a study, scientists have found a way to hack a plant's genes in order to make it use sunlight more quickly. Someday, the results could increase the number of food produced around the world.
Scientists used tobacco plants in the study because it is easy to change the plants' genes. Hacked plants are larger than normal plants.
Photosynthesis is the word used to describe how plants use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make their own food. Scientists say this is a very slow process. Plants use less than 1 percent of the energy. But by hacking a plant's genes, the scientists were able to increase the amount of leaf growth on plants between 12 and 20 percent. Scientists hacked the plant's protective system. Normally, this system starts when a plant gets too much sunlight. When the plant senses the light, it creates more leaves. When the plant is in shade, the protective system is turned off. But the process is slow.
The new study sped up the process by changing the plant's genes. The protective system turned on and off more quickly than normal. As a result, leaf growth on the plants scientists used in the study increased. Leaf growth on two plants increased by 20 percent, while leaf growth on a third plant increased by 12 percent. Scientists conducted the study on tobacco plants. But they think the genetic changes would produce the same results in corn and rice.
Agriculture professor Tala Awanda said the study made sense, but cautioned the yield (产量)might not be quite so high for conventional food crops. "Still," she added in an email, "this study remains a breakthrough."
【1】Which of the following is true according to paragraph 1?
A.We can find hacking only in digital devices.
B.A plant's genes can be changed by hacking.
C.Hacking has been used in improving food production.
D.Hacking can be used to change whatever you want.
【2】Why did scientists choose tobacco plants to study?
A.Because they are very easy to get.
B.Because their genes are easy to change.
C.Because they are larger than other plants.
D.Because they can absorb sunlight quickly.
【3】What do we know about photosynthesis?
A.It helps plants to produce energy.
B.It is regarded as a productive system for plants.
C.It can increase leaf growth on plants by 12 percent.
D.It is made up of sunlight, water and carbon dioxide.
【4】We can learn from paragraph 4 that changing the plants' genes proved_______.
A.Useless B.deadly
C.effective D.unrealistic
24、Tired of all the pushing in supermarkets? Fed up with waiting in endless lines to pay for what you have bought? Angry at wasting time in traffic jams only to find no parking spaces when you eventually arrive at the store? If this is you, then online shopping is the answer to your dreams of trouble-free shopping. Or is it?
Online shopping brings its own challenges. Here are a few things to bear in mind when browsing (浏览) various websites. The claim made by online sites is that shopping online is a safe and secure way to make purchases. The evidence challenges this. In any case, you only have to be the victim of fraud (诈骗) once to experience all the problems that come with this form of stealing. Use only sites that have a trusted history and an excellent reputation.
Another problem is the appearance of items in reality is often quite different from what you see on your computer screen. This might not be a problem if you are buying washing up powder but could be a major disappointment when that beautiful blue dress you ordered turns up in green. Also, product descriptions are sometimes simply untrue. Perhaps the wisest plan is to purchase items where design and color are not essential to customer satisfaction.
Some even argue that online shopping indirectly contributes to global warming. Yes, your car can stay parked but how are online goods delivered? Often by some large vans pouring out carbon monoxide and adding to our already desperate traffic problems. You are also by now becoming increasingly irritated (使烦恼) by the fact that the delivery is late and you have wasted the leave from work you have taken to receive it!
Without question, online shopping is here to stay and it has its benefits. However, perhaps it is not as wonderful as some of its supporters claim it to be.
【1】The author lists several questions in Para. 1 to .
A. support online shopping
B. collect answers from readers
C. show his dislike of going shopping
D. introduce the topic of the passage
【2】 By what can online shoppers avoid fraud?
A. Using only trusted websites.
B. Choosing big websites.
C. Collecting shopping evidence.
D. Seeking advice from the police.
【3】The author agrees with the fact that ______.
A. customers are never satisfied with products
B. online shopping is a safe way to make purchases
C. online shopping has nothing to do with global warming
D. delivery delay often makes online shoppers unhappy
【4】What is the author’s attitude towards online shopping?
A. Very popular. B. A wise choice.
C. Not trouble free. D. A waste of time.
25、When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland, USA, found her father had stage four thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, her response was a little different than you might expect. To honour her father, who she also considers her best friend, she decided to start a book ______ called For Love and Buttercup, ______ books for kids with cancer.
“It was very much an overnight idea, ” she explains. “I posted a message on an app called Nextdoor asking my ______ for used book donations. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly ______ . It was just the push I needed to co-exist with ______ rather than letting it consume me. ” That summer, Emily and her older brother drove around her community, ______ boxes of books into their car.
“It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my dad ______ cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day. But doing something for kids allowed me to develop a newfound sense of ______ mixed with an even greater sense of compassion to help others in any shape or form. I wanted to help kids. They’ve always held a ______ place in my heart.”
Using the ______ she got from working at her parents’ bread shop, Emily has bought many books out of her own pocket. ______ , she receives donations through her Amazon wishlist.
“I was so ______ knowing people have carried these books all their lives through generations, and that they wanted to gift them to my ______ .”
The project has ______ huge success, with For Love and Buttercup donating over 15,000 books and being ______ by multiple newspapers and magazines.
【1】
A.exchange
B.drive
C.exhibition
D.store
【2】
A.collecting
B.borrowing
C.buying
D.designing
【3】
A.relatives
B.friends
C.neighbors
D.classmates
【4】
A.instant
B.ambitious
C.incredible
D.convincing
【5】
A.hesitation
B.embarrassment
C.disappointment
D.sorrow
【6】
A.throwing
B.mixing
C.loading
D.hiding
【7】
A.get over
B.go through
C.die from
D.look into
【8】
A.superiority
B.security
C.purpose
D.belonging
【9】
A.special
B.similar
C.convenient
D.suitable
【10】
A.respect
B.methods
C.honour
D.tips
【11】
A.In person
B.In addition
C.In return
D.In brief
【12】
A.confident
B.grateful
C.nervous
D.guilty
【13】
A.account
B.experiment
C.company
D.cause
【14】
A.witnessed
B.defined
C.deserved
D.demanded
【15】
A.influenced
B.copied
C.impressed
D.recognized
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