1、如果你想更多地了解苏州,这本书很值得一读。
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2、David was so excited at the good news that he could _____ say a word.
A. nearly B. easily C. mostly D. hardly
3、Last Sunday, I got A+ in the math exam. My mother ________ what I did.
A. was angry with
B. was happy with
C. was interested in
4、—Look, _______ is dancing under the tree.
—Oh, that’s my cousin, Anna.
A.everybody B. anybody C. nobody D. Somebody
5、Tim suddenly returned a rainy night.
A.at B.on C.in
6、I have____work to do, and I am____tired.
A.much too; too much
B.too much; much too
C.too much; too much
D.much too; much too
7、Visitors found__________exciting__________ on Qiansimen Bridge and enjoy Chongqing's night view without any cars by their sides.
A.it, to have a walk B.it's, to have a walk
C.it, having a walk D.it's, having a walk
8、The child is crying. Please do something to make him .
A. stop to cry B. stop crying
C. to stop to cry D. to stop crying
9、---Would you mind opening the window ? ---_______.
A. Thank you B. Yes , please. C. No , not at all D. I’ll be glad to
10、In the end, the man had no choice but ________ the job.
A.take
B.took
C.taking
D.to take
11、We all know that learning math well ________ time and hard work.We should study harder and never give up.
A.repeats
B.requires
C.avoids
D.boils
12、Emily’s mother felt it necessary to let her daughter her own decision this time.
A.to make B.makes C.make D.making
13、We must ________ our task until it is finished, no matter what difficulty we may face.
A.stick to B.believe in C.give up D.turn down
14、My brother is only six, but _______ can already help with some housework.
A.he
B.she
C.it
D.they
15、—I won’t have a trip to Mount Huang unless Amy ________, too.
—Oh, I know. You mean you’ll go if Amy goes.
A.is invited
B.will invite
C.invites
16、---How do you learn English?
-I learn English listening to tapes。
A.in B.with C.by D.from
17、Volunteering can provide ________ experience for us, so we must take an active part in it.
A.convenient
B.valuable
C.electronic
D.smooth
18、--Peter has changed a lot these years.
-- Yes, he ___ be short , but now he is as ___ as me .
A. Is used to , tall B. Uses to ; tallest
C. used to ; tall
19、The building has ______ floors and our classroom is on the ______ floor.
A. four; four B. fourth; fourth
C. fourth; four D. four; fourth
20、You are quite a good cook. This dessert tastes , I think I might like one.
A.well; another B.lovely; another C.delicious; the other
21、---What are you going to do tomorrow?
---We’ll go to the library tomorrow if it ___.
A. isn’t rain B. rain
C. won’t rain D. doesn’t rain
22、根据对话情景,用恰当的语句完成对话。
( Meimei and Linlin are talking to each other in the school bus.)
Meimei=M Linlin=L
M: Hi, Linlin. You are in Grade Nine now. Is your life quite different?
L: Yes, I used to get up at a quarter to seven. But now I have to get up at six.
M:【1】
L: At about ten. But now I have to go to bed until eleven.
M: Did you use to spend time chatting online?
L:【2】, but now my study takes all my time at present.
M:【3】
L: My favourite sport is only basketball now. But I used to like many ball games.
M: Do you have a relaxing weekend now?
L: No, I only stay at home to do much homework.
M:【4】
L: I used to watch TV and read some books I like on my weekend, but now we aren’t allowed to do so.
M:【5】
L: By bus. But I went to school by bike last year. It is good for our health. What about you?
M: Me too.
23、补全对话
A: 【1】
B: Yes, I want to buy a mobile phone.
A: What function(功能) do you need?
B: 【2】
A: Anything else?
B: I want to use it to send and receive text messages and take photos.
A: OK. How about this one? It's made in Japan.
B: It looks nice. 【3】
A: We also have green and red ones. Do you want to have a look?
B: 【4】
A: It's 2,450 yuan.
B: I think that's expensive. Can you show me a cheaper one?
A: Well, what about this one? It's only 1,120 yuan.But it has only one colour.
B: That's a good price. And I like blue. OK, I'll take this one. 【5】
A: Thank you!
A.Here's the money.
B.Of course it can be used to make telephone calls.
C.Can I help you?
D.But how much is it?
E. But I don't like the colour.
24、 In the US Mother’s Day is a holiday on the second Sunday in May. It is a day when children give their mothers cards , presents and flowers.
One of the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day is to give your mother the day off. Let her have a good rest while other members of the family do the housework.
Many families begin Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed. Usually dad and the children will let mum sleep late as they go into the kitchen(厨房) and get ready for her favorite meal. A Mother’s Day breakfast can make anything your mum likes.
After the food is cooked, keep everything nicely on a plate. Don’t forget to put the bottle with only one flower. It’s spring here, the children can pick the nicest flowers from the garden outside. When everything is ready, carefully carry the plate and mum’s favorite books and newspapers up to her bedroom. Cards and small presents from the children can be put on the plate before they are given to mum in bed.
Many families take mum out to her favorite restaurant for a meal. It is a good day to let your mum rest and let her see what a wonderful family she has.
【1】Mother’s Day is ______.
A.a day when mothers work hard B.on the first day of the second week in May in America.
C.a day when fathers cook for mothers D.only in America
【2】Children can’t _____on Mother’s Day.
A.send their mothers presents B.let their mothers sleep late
C.let their mothers do the housework D.cook a delicious meal for their mothers
【3】Mother’s Day begins with ______.
A.breakfast in bed B.breakfast at the table
C.supper at midnight D.a family dinner
【4】Which of the following is Not true about Mother’s Day?
A.Mother’s Day comes in spring.
B.Children put different kinds of flowers in the bottle for their mothers.
C.Put cards on the plate and send them to moms’ bedrooms.
D.It’s important for a mother to see that she has a happy family.
25、 Is there a way to quickly recall information just before taking an exam? Walking backwards might be a solution. Scientists from the University of Roehampton in the UK said this activity can help people improve their short-term memory.
Researchers asked 114 volunteers to watch a video. After watching the video, participants were split (分成) into three groups. One group was told to walk 10 meters forward. The second group walked 10 meters backward. The third group stood in one place. All three groups were then asked 20 questions about what they saw in the video.
The scientists found that the backward-walking group got two more answers correct on average(平均) than the other two groups.
This suggests that the link between the concepts (概念) of time and space is important in terms of how our minds form memories. “Time is really expressed via (通过) space,” Aleksandar Aksentijevic, who led the study, told the Daily Mail. When you walk backward, you see things from a different angle (角度) compared to walking forward. This difference helps people recall things that happened in the past.
And walking backward is not just good for our brains. It is also good for the rest of our body. Compared to walking forward, walking backward is more challenging. This can help us improve our fitness, according to New Scientist Walking backward uses more energy in a short time and bums more calories.
In addition, walking backward is less stressful for our knees. It could be helpful for people who often have pain in their knees, according to researchers from the University of Oregon in the US. Walking backward also keeps our spines (脊柱) strong, which can help to ease pain in the lower back. This might be why many old people like walking backward.
【1】In the research, the second group ________.
A.watched a video after walking
B.answered more questions correctly
C.walked farther than the other groups
【2】Why can walking backward help people improve their short-term memory?
A.Because space is really expressed via time.
B.Because the different angle can help to recall things.
C.Because our minds form memories by thinking back.
【3】According to the passage, walking backward is good for our ________.
A.hands B.eyes C.spines
【4】What does the underlined word “ease” mean?
A.解除 B.缓解 C.远离
【5】What’s the best title of this passage?
A.Let’s Walk Backward Today.
B.Walking Backward Is Good for Brains.
C.How to Improve Our Short--- Term Memory
26、 What are you holding in your hand while you are taking the examination? Right. A pen.
Though it is small, the pen has changed the history, improved the trade of countries, recorded events, carried news, and done far more work for human beings than all other tools.
Without it, progress(社会的进步) would have been almost impossible. The invention of the wheel, the introduction of the steam engine (蒸汽机),the use of electricity, all these have changed the lives of millions of people, but the pen has done more. It has taken away mountains, and it has prepared the way for all progress and development of society.
In the past the pen did all the work if you wanted to keep any writing for some time. The lawyers(律师) took up their pens and wrote the law of the country from the days when papyrus (纸莎草纸) was first used. The most famous letters in the world were written with a pen. It was with a pen that the greatest thinkers of all time wrote down their thoughts.
The pen is very utilitarian. We cannot sign a bill or write 2 letters or buy a house without our pen. An agreement is worthless till our name is written with a pen. The writers encourage the world with it. The students take their examinations with it as well.
Our coming into the world is recorded with a pen. Before we have been at school, our name is written on the name list with a pen. We cannot be married until we have signed. A pen records the important events in our lives.
Let's remember that we hold in our hands the most powerful instrument which man owns. The pen is a magic tool. Whenever you use it, enjoy it.
【1】What is the writer trying to do in this passage?
A.Introduce the history of the pen. B.Describe what a pen looks like.
C.Show the importance of the pen. D.Advise people to prepare a new pen.
【2】The word “mountains” in the third paragraph refers to “something to __________”.
A.change the law of the country B.stop the social development
C.lower the students' scores D.explain the use of electricity
【3】The lawyers started to write the law of the country___________.
A.when papyrus was first used B.before their thoughts were changed
C.after they took an important exam D.as soon as they recorded their names
【4】The underlined word “utilitarian” in the passage means “_________”
A.cheap B.useful C.boring D.special
【5】What is the best title for this passage?
A.An Exciting Event B.A Valuable Record
C.An Important Law D.A Powerful Tool
27、 Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who’ve had the most failures. JK. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was refused 12 times before it finally came out. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career. But he once said, “I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that’s why I succeed.”
These people succeeded because they understood that you have to let your failures teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn’t mean you’re a troublemaker, it means you need to try harder to act right. If you get a bad grade, that doesn’t mean you’re stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying. No one’s born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work. You don’t hit every note the first time you sing a song. You’ve got to practice.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength because it shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, and that then allows you to learn something new. So find an adult that you trust—a parent, a grandparent or a teacher——and ask them to help you stay or track to meet your goals.
Now, your families, your teachers, and I are doing everything we can to make sure you have a good education. But you’ve got to do your part, too. So I expect all of you to get serious this year. I expect you to put your best effort into everything you do. I expect great things from each of you. So don’t let us down. Don’t let your family down or your country down. Most of all, don’t let yourself down. Make all proud.
【1】The speaker mentioned J. K. Rowling and Michael Jordan to ___________.
A.introduce two very successful people
B.show they were different from others
C.give examples of success after failures
D.explain why they failed many times
【2】The speaker advised the listeners to do the following EXCEPT to __________.
A.let failures teach you
B.hide your weakness
C.do a lot of practice
D.ask adults for help
【3】The main purpose of this speech is to ____________.
A.push the listeners to work hard for their future
B.show different ways of achieving success
C.encourage the listeners to do things differently
D.teach the listeners how to be more creative
28、用所给动词的正确形式完成短文。
Have you ever heard of Dididache? Dididache(嘀嘀打车),a taxi-hailing smart phone app(应用程序)which【1】(believe) to be created by Teneent,has recently appeared in Xiamen,and more than 700 taxi drivers in the city【2】(use) the app.
The app shows the real-time locations of taxis on map using the GPS technology(技术)and【3】(make)it possible for users to hail(招呼) a taxi on their smart phones.The users' request will he sent to the nearest taxi drivers wh0【4】(decide) whether to accept the order or not
Taxi-hailing apps are very popular in Beijing,Shanghai,Hangzhou and Nanjing,having thousands of users.However,Xiamen's taxi-control departments doubt its helpfulness and have said it may not be suitable for the city.
The app has been criticized(指责) for【5】(disturb) market order,and creating difficulty for passengers who do not use the app【6】(hire) a cab(出租汽车).Many users say that they are only useful when most taxis are idle(空驶),and hiring a taxi can still be challenging during bad weather and rush hours.Can this app be in use for long? Technology might make a great difference to our life.Let's wait ang see.
29、 Last year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher _______ so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was _______ to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just _______ behind my textbook and never said anything.
Then one day I watched an English movie _______ Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie. So I began to watch _______ English movies, too. _______ I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the _______ on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening _______ just the key words. My pronunciation _______ as well by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the _______ to language learning. I also learned useful sentences _______ “It’s a piece of cake” or “It serves you right.” I did not understand these sentences at _______. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them _______ in a dictionary.
Now I really enjoy my English _______. I want to learn new words and more grammar so that I can have a _______ understanding of English movies.
【1】A.speaks B.speaked C.speaking D.spoke
【2】A.happy B.afraid C.excited D.interested
【3】A.hide B.hids C.hid D.hidden
【4】A.calling B.calls C.called D.call
【5】A.another B.other C.the other D.others
【6】A.Although B.But C.However D.When
【7】A.express B.expressing C.expressions D.expresses
【8】A.at B.for C.after D.to
【9】A.developed B.succeeded C.achieved D.improved
【10】A.way B.skill C.secret D.importance
【11】A.like B.for example C.such D.as
【12】A.last B.least C.first D.once
【13】A.down B.up C.at D.after
【14】A.movies B.class C.teacher D.sentences
【15】A.good B.well C.better D.best