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1、—Mom，I can't see any point in working hard at all the subjects at school.
—Come on，dear. Years of hard work will surely ________ in the future.
A．make sure B．pay off
C．pay for D．pay back
2、It was the third time that she ________ to this mountain village to see the children.
A．comes
B．came
C．has come
D．had come
3、Anyone who wants to can call any timepiece a clock, but technically speaking, only _________ ones ring out the time actually deserve the name.
A.whatever B.whenever C.whichever D.wherever
4、The criminal _______ murdering the judge, unfortunately, an unexpected accident made him lose his consciousness.
A.might have admitted B.could have admitted
C.should have admitted D.must have admitted
5、Only one child of the thirty passengers in the plane _____ after the air crash.
A.survived B.starved C.shouted D.shook
6、By the time we _______, a waiter had come over to our table with a smile.
A.seated B.sitting
C.sat ourselves D.were seated
7、Our department usually begins a new week after reviewing the ______ week’s work.
A.previous B.regular C.formal D.original
8、The hospital has a new system to help ______ the best service _______ the patients.
A.supply; with B.provide; to C.provide; for D.supply; /
9、The date 5.12 is a special number, ________ I think that will be remembered by the Chinese forever.
A.what B.which
C.it D.one
10、_______ fashion differs from country to country may reflect the cultural differences from one aspect.
A．What
B．That
C．This
D．Which
11、Lack of money _______ her not continuing her studies.
A.cares for B.explains to C.approves of D.accounts for
12、I expected to see her and was surprised by her ________.
A.existence B.absence C.entrance D.acceptance
13、The new movie is so popular that it___to be one of the biggest money makers of all time.
A.promises B.regards C.pretends D.supposes
14、Many nurses, ______ were retired, headed for affected areas to help.
A.most of which B.most of whom
C.most of them D.most of who
15、The reason ________ he didn’t come to school on time is ________ he had to take care of his sick brother at home.
A．That; because
B．that; that
C．why; because
D．why; that
16、Tom is very good at science, ________ his brother is fond of literature.
A．when
B．while
C．as
D．once
17、How did he manage to______ the three children? I couldn’t believe my eyes.
A.bring out B.bring down C.bring up D.bring about
18、It is in the hall can house 10,000 people the opening ceremony of the Global 5G Technology Summit will be held.
A.which;that B.where;that C.which;who D.where; whom.
19、Obviously, there was little probability _______ they would succeed, but they didn’t mind.
A.which B.that C.what D.how
20、On _________ that all go smoothly, we can realize our annual goals as expected.
A.situation B.case C.condition D.environment
21、________ is the centre of our planetary system was a difficult concept to grasp in the Middle Ages.
A.It’s the sun and not the earth B.The sun and not the earth
C.Being the sun and not the earth D.That the sun and not the earth
22、I suggested to my roommates that we ______ for a picnic, and all of them agreed.
A.had gone B.would do C.go D.went
23、In the interview, something creative should be done by graduates to ______ themselves ______ other interviewers.
A. refer; to B. name; after
C. attach; to D. distinguish; from
24、Katy Perry is famous ________ a singer ________ her charming voice.
A. as；with B. for；as C. as；for D. to；for
25、Mr. White _______ to hospital for an examination yesterday but he was too busy to come.
A.should come B.should have come C.should be coming D.should had come
26、Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two young men from Germany who loved a good story. As university students, they became interested in folktales—traditional stories that people memorized and told again and again. They began to collect traditional folktales from storytellers all over Germany. Many were similar to stories told in France, Italy, Japan, and other countries. Between 1812 and 1814, the brothers published two books in German.These included stories like "Hansel and Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood."
Despite the fact that Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are often associated with Snow White and Rapunzel, the brothers didn’t actually write any of those stories. In fact, the stories existed long before the two men were born in Germany in the mid 1780s. The fairy tales, in fact, were part of a rich oral tradition—passed down from generation to generation, often by women seeking to pass the time during household chores. In 1812, Jacob and Wilhelm published the stories as part of a collection titled Nursery and Household Tales, or what is now known as Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
The Grimm brothers’ tales were about traditional life and beliefs. For example, forests are common in Germany, and this image often appears in the Grimms’ stories. In the past, many people believed forests were dangerous places. In the Grimms’ stories, a forest is the home of evil witches, talking animals, and other magical beings.
Although most people today think of these stories as fairy tales for children, the brothers first wrote them for adults. Many of their early tales were dark and a little scary. Later, the brothers changed the text of some of the original stories. They "softened" many of the tales and added drawings. This made them more appropriate(合适的) for children. Like the early tales, though, each story still has a moral: work hard, be good, and listen to your parents.
Actually, university-trained philologists (语言学者) and librarians, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published more than fairy tales. They wrote books about mythology, and published scholarly works on linguistics and medieval studies.
【1】What is the main purpose of the reading?
A．To compare the Grimms’ stories to modern children's stores.
B．To explain why storytelling is important in Germany.
C．To examine two of the Grimms' fairy tales.
D．To give information about the Grimm brothers and their stories.
【2】Which of these statements is true about the Grimm brothers?
A．They invented the fairy tales in their books.
B．They wrote their books in different languages.
C．They became interested in folktales as students.
D．They traveled to many countries to collect stories.
【3】Which of the following best explains “moral” underlined in Paragraph 4 ?
A．interest
B．text
C．story
D．message
【4】What do we know about the Grimms' stories?
A．The later stories had morals, like the early ones.
B．The early stories were written for children.
C．The early stories had a lot of drawings.
D．The later stories reflected German life, but the early ones didn't.
27、 Recently, the Oxford English Dictionary, or OED, added about 1,000 words and new definitions to its website. The changes are to help users understand a mix of terms, some dating back many centuries. The additions include words such as “brencheese”, “deathshildy” and “hip-pop”.
The new entries are part of the company’s update to oed.com, its searchable online dictionary for paid members. The OED makes changes to the website four times each year. But the latest print version has been in process since the year 2000, and may not be ready for 10 more years. That information comes from Katherine Connor Martin, who heads the company’s dictionary operations in the United States.
Usually, the OED watches usage of a word for at least 10 years before deciding whether to add a new entry, new definition or word related to an existing entry, she said. This general rule, however, is sometimes not followed. That is what happened with “tweet”, a word that the OED added far before the 10-year mark. Other times, the company adds words that are very old, but were not included in the dictionary in the past.
“It’s funny because we talk about new words, but many of the words we add are already obsolete. It’s just that they were never in the dictionary before,” Martin told the Associated Press.
That is the reality, she said, of a historical dictionary trying to put more than 1,000 years of English into books that already have over 855,000 entries. So, you get “brencheese”, a rarely used term for when bread and cheese are eaten together. The word dates back to the year 1665. The word “deathshildy” is from Old English. It means someone who is guilty of a serious crime and condemned to death.
The website defines the term “hip-pop” for music that combines parts of hip-hop and popular music. The OED discovered the term “hip-hip pop” was used in a 1985 story from a Pennsylvania newspaper. It noted that the term “hip-pop” appeared in a 1991 U. S. newspaper report about the rap artist M.C. Hammer.
The website has added several other terms related to modern culture. They include three popular terms: “binge-watching”, “spoiler alert” and “microaggression”.
Here are a few other new entries if you long to read on.
【1】What has the OED done recently?
A. It has made changes to its words’ explanations.
B. It has sorted out some words which are out of date.
C. It has helped users to have more convenient use of the OED.
D. It has taken in more words and new meanings of some words.
【2】The underlined word “obsolete” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. deserted B. updated
C. changed D. explained
【3】What will the paragraph following the passage most probably be about?
A. The influence cultures have on the words in the OED.
B. The difficulties the OED has in choosing the words.
C. The effect modern technology has on the OED.
D. The new vocabularies the OED has included.
【4】What’s the best title of the text?
A. The OED, a Great Help for English Learners
B. A Brand New Version of the OED Website
C. A Better Understanding of Words in the OED
D. Examples of the OED Choosing Words
28、 People in most western countries celebrate Valentine's Day (情人节) on February 14th. It is a special time to send greeting cards called valentines to their sweethearts, friends, parents and other family members.
Esther A. Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, became one the first American manufacturers (生产者) of valentines in 1847. She saw several British valentines and decided to make her own. She used ribbons, lace, flowers and painted leaves on her cards. Today valentines are sold in many stores all over the world and may have messages of love or be very humorous. People also send flowers, candy and gifts to the people they want to remember on Valentine’s Day.
Children in America decorate their classrooms with paper hearts and cupids (丘比特的画), and many hold classroom parties to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their classmates and teachers. Older students may have dances at their schools on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day in Europe is celebrated in many ways. Children in England sing special songs and receive gifts, candy and money. People may bake special bread with plums (葡萄干) in them. In Denmark, people send pressed white flowers called snowdrops to their friends.
However you decide to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, take some time to tell your friends and family that you love them.
【1】What is the main idea of this writing?
A.Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb.14th.
B.How valentines are made.
C.Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for friends and family.
D.Why Valentine’s Day is a special time.
【2】Where were the first valentines made in America?
A.In Oregon. B.In Massachusetts.
C.In Michigan. D.In Florida.
【3】How do people in England celebrate Valentine’s Day?
A.Have dances at school.
B.Receive gifts of fruit, candy and money.
C.Hold classroom parties.
D.Send pressed snowdrops to their friends.
【4】Which of the following is NOT true?
A.School children celebrate Valentine’s Day in many ways.
B.People in Denmark send flowers called snowdrops to their friends.
C.All valentines are funny or humorous.
D.Valentine’s Day is not only celebrated by sweethearts.
29、We each have a unique genetic (基因的，遗传的) make-up. Every cell of your body has the same set of about 100,000 separate genes made of DNA. These are the instructions for producing a person. Genes decide everything from the colour of your skin to the way your brain works. You have one of several billion binations of DNA which e from the random(随机的，任意的) mixing of your parents’ genes. Except for identical twins (同卵双胞胎), no one has the same bination as another person. You are unique! You are unique in another way too: in the way you are raised and all the experiences you have from before birth to adult life. These experiences influence you, your behaviour and attitudes, and the choices you make.
But are genes or life experiences more important in shaping your appearance and personality? Scientists are studying twins to find out. One set of twins occurs every 70 births---some are identical and others are non-identical twins. Identical twins are special because they share exactly the same genes and often the same environment. Non-identical twins are more like ordinary brothers and sisters.
Some identical twins have been adopted and brought up in different homes. With identical genes but a different home environment, scientists can study twins to see how much a particular feature depends on the genes we inherit. For example, we know that eye problems, like short-sightedness, are mostly genetic. But resistance to pain is largely dependent on experiences. Genes also influence our eating habits. Identical twins brought up apart often like to eat at the same time of day and feel full after eating the same amount. Non-identical twins in similar circumstances have more varied eating habits. Identical twins are also more likely to follow the same patterns for marriage and divorce than non-identical twins.
Scientists are trying to identify the different genes that influence our behaviour. Some people are thrill-seekers and get into risk-taking and adventurous activities. They take up extreme sports like bungee jumping and possibly take drugs. Scientists have discovered a gene which affects this.
We could ask, “Are our lives determined by our genes or our upbringing?” Scientists are learning more all the time, but it is certainly true that both are important in making us who we are.
【1】What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. We cannot easily change our physical appearance.
B. How we turn out depends on our parents’ genes.
C. Everyone has a physical double somewhere in the world.
D. Both our genes and our experiences make us who we are.
【2】Why are scientists studying twins?
A. To find out how many twins are born every year.
B. To discover what shapes us as individuals.
C. To pare differences between twins.
D. To study brother-and-sister relationships.
【3】According to the passage, __________.
A. one in 70 twins are genetically identical
B. non-identical twins are usually not of the same sex
C. twins separated at birth behave exactly the same
D. identical twins are genetically the same
【4】Which of the following is most affected by experience according the passage?
A. Eating habits. B. Eye-sight.
C. Pain resistance. D. Marriage patterns.
【5】What does the underlined “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Our love of sport.
B. Our attitude to risk-taking.
C. Our skill at bungee jumping.
D. Our ability to take drugs.
30、 As children, we all dream of what we want to be when we grow up. When I was younger, I wanted to be a fashion ______. I worked very hard at school to get good ______. So at first, I ______ to study fashion design at university. When I got there, I hated the course for some reason, which is still unknown to me. I did not want to become part of the fashion industry ____.
I now study French. I’m twenty. I ______ don’t know what I want to do when I finish ______. This year, I have been working as a ______ assistant (助手). Over the past seven months, I’ve taught English to hundreds of students. I’ve ______ my culture with them; it’s been a very rewarding experience. The ______ part has been seeing these students progress. Although this______ has been wonderful, I’m still not sure that I want to go into teaching.
This summer, I have an internship (实习) with a publishing company. I’m ______ looking forward to trying out something new － and hopefully ______ if it’s something I would like to do ______ in the future.
I think that our ______ can be heavily influenced by our ______. Some parents only want their children to ______ subjects such as engineering, math, science or medicine. This can make young people feel ______ into studying certain subjects, which can cause sufferings.
At the end of the day, there’s no rush to decide what you ______ to do with the rest of your life. Many people ______ careers several times during their lifetime, so there’s always time to ______ a different career path!
【1】A.seller B.designer C.model D.boss
【2】A.methods B.goals C.grades D.positions
【3】A.decided B.continued C.regretted D.deserved
【4】A.on earth B.at least C.after all D.any longer
【5】A.only B.ever C.instead D.still
【6】A.bargain B.agriculture C.university D.medicine
【7】A.worker B.language C.president D.safety
【8】A.compared B.equipped C.replaced D.shared
【9】A.worst B.strangest C.best D.least
【10】A.journey B.experience C.education D.relationship
【11】A.rudely B.nervously C.truly D.roughly
【12】A.figuring out B.putting off C.dealing with D.picking up
【13】A.less B.worse C.more D.poorer
【14】A.riches B.choices C.incomes D.memories
【15】A.parents B.teachers C.customers D.students
【16】A.admit B.hate C.introduce D.study
【17】A.encouraged B.pressured C.delighted D.relaxed
【18】A.intend B.pretend C.happen D.remember
【19】A.lose B.deliver C.discuss D.change
【20】A.follow B.offer C.cross D.buy
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Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and 【1】 in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after 【2】 had caught animals. At that time people would 【3】 if food was difficult to find, 【4】 during the cold winter months. Today's festivals have many 【5】, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events．
The most 【6】 and important festivals are the ones 【7】 look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【8】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 【9】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and 【10】, loud music and colourful 【11】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the 【12】 of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks 【13】 though it is covered with pink snow.
People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun 【14】 each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【15】 and forget our work for a little while.
32、假设你是李华 , 你们班本周末决定去野生动物园（wildlife zoo）郊游，请给你们的外教Mike写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。
邮件的内容包括：
1. 集合的时间、地点
2. 活动的内容：野餐、游戏等
3. 提醒事项：着装舒适、自备食物
注意：100词左右，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
LiHua
邮箱： 