1、There were many causes for his failure, but ________, it was because his carelessness and little preparation.
A. as a result B. on the other hand
C. in a nutshell D. on the contrary
2、The traditional view is _____________ we sleep because our brain is "programmed" to make us do so.
A.when B.why
C.whether D.that
3、Luckily, some children were playing basketball when the powerful earthquake ________ yesterday afternoon.
A.gave out
B.watched out
C.broke out
D.turned out
4、Wow, fantastic! It is the first time that I ________ so grand a light show.
A.saw B.see C.had seen D.have seen
5、Everyone is different and that is ________ makes our world so much better.
A. that B. which
C. what D. who
6、What “wandering Earth” wants to ________ viewers is the faith in man’s strong will power to make the impossible possible.
A.communicate with B.consider about
C.share with D.interpret about
7、Experts have shared their opinions on how to _____ the changes in the digital age.
A.gain B.escape C.approach D.witness
8、This midterm examination paper __________ two parts was so hard that few students could pass it.
A. made out of B. made from
C. made up of D. made in
9、Although going to Wuhan meant________himself in danger, he said he had never regretted _________such a decision.
A.to put; to make B.putting; to make C.to put; making D.putting; making
10、Unless ________ to speak, most college students here prefer remaining silent in class.
A.having invited
B.inviting
C.invited
D.being invited
11、_________, which is ideal for people who suffer from frequent headaches, memory failures, anxiety, backache, and loss of concentration, is a practice to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
A. Meditation B. Coasteering C. Street dance D. Chinese martial arts
12、They use computers to keep the traffic ______ smoothly.
A.running
B.to run
C.working
D.to work
13、I'm considering buying a dictionary, ______ is a great help in our study.
A.which
B.what
C.that
D.as
14、Some models are all skins and bones. In my opinion, they are beautiful.
A. all but B. none but.
C. anything but D. nothing but
15、--- What do you want to do next? We have half an hour until the basketball game.
--- ______. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.
A.It just depends
B.It’s totally up to you
C.That’s all right
D.Glad to hear that
16、Cathy doesn’t feel like ______ her job. She’s already got a very good one.
A.change B.changing C.changed D.to change
17、George couldn't remember when he first met Mr.Anderson, but he was sure it was___Sunday s___ because everybody was at__church.
A./; the B.the; /
C.a; / D./; a
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18、I won’t be free this afternoon. I ________ one friend off.
A.will be seeing B.will have seen C.have seen D.saw
19、The price has been _________ from $10 to $8.
A.increased B.increasing C.reduced D.reducing
20、If I don't laugh, I have to cry. Maybe this is _____at many funeral people share funny stories about the person who has just died.
A.why B.how
C.because D.when
21、A harmonious society is very important , so all the laws must be strictly _________.
A. watched B. observed
C. carried D. handled
22、It is difficult to ____ one’s balance on an icy pavement.
A.lose B.break C.have D.keep
23、There is no light on--- they _______ be at home.
A.mustn’t B.can’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’t
24、Karen looks greatly curvaceous in that velvet dress. She’s got a thin ________.
A. wrist B. hip C. thigh D. waist
25、The fact troubles me much ________ I have been unable to pass the driving test up to now.
A.which
B.because
C.how
D.that
26、There was once a jar(广口瓶) of fresh, clean water. Every drop of water in the jar felt immensely proud of being so clean and pure. Day after day they would congratulate each other on how clean and beautiful they were. That was until one day when one of the drops got bored with his clean existence. He wanted to try what it was like being a dirty drop.
The other drops tried to talk to him out of it, but he stuck to his guns. Hardly realizing, when the drop came back all dirty, he turned all the other drops in the jar into dirty drops, too.
They tried to get clean again, but they couldn’t. They tried everything to shake off the dirtiness. Finally, much later, someone dipped the jar in a fountain, and only when a lot of clean water entered the jar did the drops regain their old transparency and purity. Now they all know that if they all want to be nice clean drops, then each and every one of them has to stay clean, even if they find it difficult. That drop that succeeded in being dirty has realized that correcting the mistake of one single drop needs a lot of work for everyone else.
The same happens to us and our friends. If we want to live in a jar of clean water, each of us will have to be a clean drop. How about you? What are you? A clean drop?
【1】One of the drops made a change because he .
A.was less beautiful than other drops
B.got tired of his state of existing
C.was too proud a drop
D.wanted to dirty others
【2】We can infer from Para. 2 that the drop was .
A.brave
B.confident
C.stubborn
D.dangerous
【3】Realizing the trouble he caused, the drop that succeeded in being dirty must have felt very
A.important
B.pleased
C.proud
D.sorry
【4】What's the writer's purpose of writing this article?
A.To advise readers to be “a clean drop”.
B.To blame the drop for his foolish mistake.
C.To tell readers the way to be “a clean drop”.
D.To tell readers how to work together effectively.
27、While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea
* Chinese tea culture
Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.
* Japanese tea culture
Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies(茶道)and only in recent years became popular in western culture.
* British tea culture
When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea(伯爵红茶)serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.
【1】Why can tea find its way into various food cultures?
A.It originates in Asia
B.It forms different ceremonies.
C.It gets people connected easily
D.It allows people to sit together.
【2】Why are the Brits keen on tea in the afternoon?
A.To get new energy.
B.To bring out respect.
C.To show hospitality.
D.To observe a tradition.
【3】In which column on social media may the text appear?
A.Healthy You.
B.Social Insight.
C.Cultural Corner
D.Itchy Feet Travel
28、 Harvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable(可生物降解的) material inspired by insects’ hard outer shells. The material’s inventors say it has a number of possible uses and some day could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative(可替代的) to plastic. The material, made from shrimp shells and proteins produced from silk, is called “shrilk”. It is thin, clear, flexible(柔韧性的) and strong.
A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic’s toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and 1960s. Decades later, however, plastic’s durability(耐用性) is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years?
Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer, and so will enrich the soil. Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible if it should be used for products demanding a lot of material.
Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they’re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They’re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They’re even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.
【1】Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrink’s .
A.remarkable design B.interesting name
C.major features D.basic elements
【2】According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because .
A.it can help plastic degrade
B.it can be found in living things
C.its mass production has been realized
D.its raw materials are abundant in nature
【3】What are the inventors doing in the lab?
A.Replacing carbon fibers with shrilk.
B.Testing shrilk’s use in wet conditions.
C.Making shrilk out of used household goods.
D.Improving shrilk’s flexibility for medical purposes.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Recent Progress in Environmental Protection.
B.Benefits of Insects in Scientific Research.
C.The Harm of One-time Products.
D.A Possible Alternative to Plastic.
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Signature Taco Day Tour
To avoid tourist traps and dive deeper into Mexican culture, our Signature Taco Tour is for you! Our Foodie Guides will show you the best Mexican cuisine, tell you the best stories, and do their very best to keep you eating until you explode. Not only will you go “behind the scenes” and see the deliciousness made for tourists, you'll also learn about Mexican culture and history, plus extras like.
Las Caletas Beach Hideaway
Spend a relaxing day at Las Caletas Beach. The use of diving gear, canoe, and stand-up paddle boards is all available, as well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids' Adventure Park for the young ones. Away from the beach, you can seek out plenty of other fun activities including cooking classes and jungle walks.
Jungle Zipline (索道) Tour
Cheer and scream as you zip across the Rio Cuale and above the jungle along 11 lines that run from treetop to treetop. The ziplines get progressively longer and allow plenty of time to take in the tropical scenery from the air. When you reach the Tom and Jerry lines, prepare to race against a friend as you will be able to fly at speeds up to 60 miles per hour (96 km/h).
Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise (游船)
As a blanket of stars covers the sky, enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine by candlelight. The buffet-style menu offers a wide-variety of items such as freshly grilled steak, tender chicken, grilled fish, pasta salad, and a mixture of fresh fruit and vegetables. And more importantly, watch the lively performance of ancient ceremony and learn historical and religious stories. Book a place in advance and enjoy your night.
【1】In which tour can the tourists experience a sense of flying?
A.Jungle Zipline Tour.
B.Signature Taco Day Tour.
C.Las Caletas Beach Hideaway.
D.Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise.
【2】What is the feature of Signature Taco Day Tour?
A.Serving large groups. B.Enjoying Mexican food.
C.Experiencing the history plays. D.Learning about modern Mexican culture.
【3】How does Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise differ from the other tours?
A.It needs reservation.
B.It provides Mexican food.
C.It allows visitors to perform in the play.
D.It offers some scenes of historical places.
30、Over the last 15 years, digital communication has ushered(引入)in more changes than the printing press did in 1570. And the stand-out early adopters in this world are teenagers, whose brains appear to have an extraordinary _____ to adapt to the world around them, according to Dr Jay Giedd, an adolescent brain expert.
We are now proving that as a species, our brains are still flexible and _____during adolescence. Having a more flexible brain means that some _____ of it, such as impulse control and the ability to make long-term decisions, haven’t developed yet, which may also explain why we spend a/an _____ period living under the protection of our parents rather than leaving home at the age of 12 or 13. This also means that the adolescent brain can adapt to new technology, allowing teenagers to _____ the accelerating pace of digital technology and giving them a multitasking advantage.
In the US, teenagers are spending 8.5 hours using computers, mobiles and other devices to learn, interact and play. This jumps to 11.5 if you take into account all of the _____ that goes on, such as talking on the phone while you’re watching TV. Australian teenagers were found to be spending an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes using these devices in 2009.
There are _____as to how social media is affecting the way in which the brain learns to _____ , as one of the most important skills that we learn as children is how to make friends and interact with people around you. Geidd says that from a biology standpoint, a lot of what goes on inside our brains is social.“A lot of the brain changes are sort of set up to develop these social skills. ” These interactions are now being _____ by technology—you could have hundreds of friends, all of whom are real people that you interact with—and scientists aren’t sure whether we’ll be able to develop the same _____using Facebook.
There is possible _____ of the growing digital trend: Youtube indicates that teenagers all over the world are watching the same clips and laughing at the same jokes, indicating that they are more _____ than their predecessors. Sharing the same jokes could possibly go a long way to breaking down some of the prejudices out there. They may be _____ to texting their friends and posting updates on Facebook, but teenagers today are probably going to have access to technology and _____ social and educational opportunities that anyone with a less flexible brain might have trouble imagining. _____, there is a cut off and by the age of 30, our brains become more set in their ways, making it harder for us to adapt and cope with new technologies.
【1】
A.activity
B.capacity
C.responsibility
D.opportunity
【2】
A.operating
B.promoting
C.adjusting
D.establishing
【3】
A.functions
B.options
C.restrictions
D.positions
【4】
A.opposed
B.imposed
C.limited
D.extended
【5】
A.keep up with
B.come up with
C.put up with
D.end up with
【6】
A.entertaining
B.multitasking
C.interacting
D.gossiping
【7】
A.curiosities
B.criticisms
C.concerns
D.shortcomings
【8】
A.memorize
B.internalize
C.realize
D.socialize
【9】
A.changed
B.controlled
C.troubled
D.interrupted
【10】
A.attitudes
B.prospects
C.trends
D.skills
【11】
A.advantage
B.distraction
C.indication
D.tuition
【12】
A.narrow-minded
B.global-minded
C.absent-minded
D.quick-minded
【13】
A.keen
B.addicted
C.obsessed
D.enthusiastic
【14】
A.however
B.hence
C.moreover
D.instead
【15】
A.Consequently
B.Additionally
C.Nevertheless
D.Thus
31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Chinese medical expert have warned that antibiotics (抗生素)are “ 【1】 overused” in hospitals, which may cause serious side-effects for the health of an entire generation.
According to the ministry, 70 percent of Chinese inpatients have received antibiotics, while the maximum number set by the World Health Organization is 30 percent. About 97 percent of 【2】 patients used antibiotics but research showed that a large number of them could avoid the need if hospitals conducted proper sanitation(公共卫生)measures.
Particularly, antibiotics are overused in the 【3】 of children. Nearly one third of the daily 10,000 outpatients at the Beijing children’s Hospital take intravenous drips(静脉输液)that largely contain antibiotics.
“Some doctors might lack proper training on how to 【4】antibiotics in a more precise way and avoid 【5】risks. Some simply want to play it safe,” said Zhu Zhenggang, president of Shanghai-based Ruijin Hospital.
The ministry 【6】 a nationwide campaign over the past six months to 【7】 the use of antibiotics. Vice Health Minister Ma Xiaowei admitted that the government faces great challenges as many public hospitals have 【8】 supervision on prescription(处方)safety under heavy pressure from patients.
Insiders also noted that the overuse of antibiotics was partly 【9】by profit-seeking pharmacy (制药)firms.
About 60 percent of the newly 【10】 medicines by the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) last year were antibiotics. According to the SFDA, the country reported 690,000 cases of adverse drug reactions caused by abuse of medicine, including 600 deaths in 2010.
32、10月1日,高一(1)班的学生志愿者Li Mei 和 Zhang Dong 去阳光敬老院(Sunshine Nursing Home) 开展志愿者活动(送花、送水果、打扫、聊天等)。假如你是校英语报的记者,请按下列要点用英语写一则120词左右的新闻报道。
1. 时间、地点、任务、活动;
2. 老人们的反应;
3. 简短评论。
注意:
1. 报道的标题和记者姓名已给出(不计入总词数)。
2. 词数:120词左右;
3. 可以适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;
Student Volunteers Brought Sunshine to the Elderly
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