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1、---Can you come on Monday of Tuesday？
---I'm afraid__________ day is possible.
A. either B. neither
C. some D. any
2、—Could you please show me which boy in the photo is Patrick?
—The one_____red hair.
A．in
B．over
C．of
D．with
3、________ the mistake in the beginning, the problem could have been prevented at its source.
A.Had not the company ignored B.If the companydidn't ignore
C.Had the company not ignored D.Would the companynot ignore
4、________ back to the 18th century, Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.
A．Dating
B．Being dated
C．To date
D．To be dated
5、－What if the rainstorm continues?
－Come on guys! We have to meet the _______ whatever the weather.
A. standard B. demand
C. deadline D. satisfaction
6、________ at the cafeteria before, Tina didn't want to eat there again.
A. Having eaten B. To eat C. Eat D. Eating
7、I told you that every effort paid off and you should stick to your goal, ________?
A．didn’t I
B．shouldn’t you
C．isn’t it
D．didn’t it
8、Due to the reform and openingup, our living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved ________ over the past decades.
A．considerately
B．approximately
C．appropriately
D．considerably
9、— How is the result, doctor?
— Well, your health is _____ good, but you still have a few minor problems.
A.normally B.generally C.gradually D.frequently
10、I don’t believe what you said, but if you can prove it, you may be able to ________ me.
A．convince
B．confirm
C．guarantee
D．inform
11、The teaching of Confucius________ ancient Chinese wisdom, influencing Chinese life and thought for centuries to come.
A．respects
B．rescues
C．replaces
D．represents
12、Some irresponsible websites allowed restaurants to post false pictures ________ could mislead customers.
A. who B. that C. when D. where
13、–Will you read me a story, Mummy?
--OK. You ______have one if you go to bed as soon as possible.
A．might
B．must
C．could
D．shall
14、I find it astonishing that he ____be so rude to us. I_____ make a complaint to his company.
A.could; must B.should; shall C.shall; should D.dare; have to
15、________ being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine.
A. If B. Since C. Until D. Although
16、There are so many spelling mistakes in the composition, and I have to write the letter out again. It means I will ______.
A.give the cold shoulder B.kill the fatted calf
C.cost an arm and a leg D.start from scratch
17、________ the doors were closed, and ________ all the lights were off, the boy opened the door to his bedroom.
A.Having checked; that B.Having checked; /
C.Checking; where D.To check; that
18、It could be ________ for Jackson who seldom puts his hearts into his studies to be admitted into a key university.
A. a good Samaritan B. a Herculean task
C. a dark horse D. a bit of Scrooge
19、Various student clubs are set up in many senior high schools to urge students to ________ the opportunities to cultivate their good virtues and qualities.
A. gain admission to B. make light of
C. keep faith with D. take advantage of
20、Faced with economic slowdown, some companies are planning to use robots to ______ human workers to reduce their labor costs.
A. compensate B. substitute
C. symbolize D. discriminate
21、 In many cultures, it is considered unlucky to spill salt. Fortunately, many cultures also have a solution to the problem, which usually involves throwing a pinch of salt over your shoulder. It may seem confusing to modern humans, but knowing that salt was once incredibly valuable can change this perspective.
For thousands of years, salt was an extremely rare commodity. It was difficult to obtain so that the price was very high. Many trading routes were set up to carry salt, people were paid in salt, and salt was sometimes worth more than its weight in gold. Therefore, spilling salt was considered wasteful.
Because of its high value, salt was also associated with friendship and good fortune. Offerings of salt were included in many religious ceremonies, and people might bring salt to a new home for good luck. These associations would have suggested that it would be bad luck to spill salt, since it would seem to violate salt’s fortunate properties.
Salt is also an excellent preservative. It prevents food from going bad. As such, it came to be linked with health and longevity. In some cultures, spilling salt was thought to reduce one's well-being. In Britain, for example, each spilled grain was said to represent a tear, while in Germany spilled salt awakened the devil, bringing misfortune.
The fear of spilling salt was also adopted into the Christian faith. It is said that Judas spilled salt at the Last Supper, and since he later turned out to be the betrayer of Christ, spilled salt is considered unlucky by many Christians.
Should you be unfortunate enough to spill salt, you might throw a pinch over your left shoulder to blind the Devil.
【1】Spilling salt was probably thought to bring bad luck because ________.
A．it was a Christian faith
B．salt was linked with misfortune
C．it would decrease one’s lifespan
D．salt was always expensive than gold
【2】What does the underlined word “preservative” probably mean in Paragraph 4?
A．Protector.
B．Flavor.
C．Medium.
D．Solution.
【3】What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A．To introduce the history of salt.
B．To show ways to avoid misfortune.
C．To explain the beliefs about spilling salt.
D．To entertain readers with some anecdotes.
22、 With an improved economy，many travelers have been buying first or business class seats，leaving fewer for upgrades（升级）.Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.
1. Fly a lot.
This is the most common way to earn a free upgrade. Most airlines reserve some spaces for travelers who fly at least 5，000 miles per year. Five years ago，this meant half or more of domestic（国内的）first class travelers sat up front for free. But now，airlines are selling more high-price seats，so on popular routes it is not unusual for more than 20 travelers to compete for one or two upgrades. But on routes with fewer business class travelers，free upgrades remain more plentiful.
2. Use miles.
If you're not a frequent traveler but still have some miles to fly，you may be able to use them for an upgrade. Be careful，though，as many airlines now ask not just for miles but also a cash co-pay. One example: on flights to Europe，American Airlines charges 5，000 miles，plus $110，for a one-way upgrade from discounted economy class to business class. For most domestic upgrades，American Airlines wants 15，000 miles plus $ 75.
3. Get lucky.
Sometimes airlines overbook coach（经济舱），and a few travelers get no seats. Agents try to ensure the airline's most loyal travelers get the nod（被选中）. Agents usually have some flexibility to make sure the plane is full and takes off on time. So it's the easiest way for them to do it-they might upgrade someone else out of order.
4. Save a life.
Flight attendants don't usually upgrade passengers, even when empty seats remain. Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight.
【1】What might be the main topic of the passage?
A. The ways to get upgraded on a plane.
B. How to get on the flight safely and on time.
C. The best ways to get free flight tickets.
D. How to save a life on a plane quickly.
【2】Who can have the chance to get a free upgrade?
A. The person who always obeys the rules on the flight.
B. The person who doesn't have to look after a patient.
C. The person who is a friend of the flight attendants.
D. The person who flies a lot and has a long flying distance.
【3】Why might medical personnel be allowed to sit in business or first class sometimes?
A. Because they would like to talk with flight attendants kindly.
B. Because they want to have a better rest after a long journey.
C. Because they need to treat a passenger who is in emergent condition.
D. Because they are tired of staying with common passengers.
【4】Where can we find the passage?
A. A life guide. B. A travel guide.
C. A shopping guide. D. A pilot guide.
23、 When night falls in the Netherlands, lights dance across a farm and create a dreamy landscape. Here, in a field inspired by beauty and infused with photobiology(光生物学), art intersects with agriculture. Yet, there is more than what meets the eye; these lights also provide higher productivity and a more sustainable crop.
This magical field is part of a project called GROW and was created by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde, who lived in the city and had a desire to connect people to the source of their food in an inspiring way. “How can we make the farmer the hero? We barely know where our food comes from,” Roosegaarde said.
His vision was to combine science and art, and in so doing, create a better world. Longing to offer the world light in dark times, he set to work in a 5-acre field of leeks(韭葱). He tapped into his own design concept alongside artists, a team of designers and experts at the Wageningen University.
Using the science of photobiology, the group discovered that certain mixes of red, blue and ultraviolet lights promote plant growth。The team then positioned LEDs in different places across the field. These lights move up and down in order to ensure the light is evenly distributed across the area。And when these lights move at night, they seem to dance, creating a poetic dreamscape. “It's very futuristic and also very romantic, in a way,” Roosegaarde said.
Aside from being beautiful and promoting growth, the team observed that due to these lights, they needed to use 50 percent fewer pesticides(杀虫剂) on the crop. This is because this specific recipe of lights activated the defense system of the plants. And as it works on all crops, not just leeks, Roosegaarde foresees a way to reduce the use of pesticides on many other plants.
Roosegaarde's project will soon be touring 40 countries, sending its dancing lights across the world.
【1】What do Daan Roosegaarde's words in paragraph 2 suggest?
A．People living in cities tend to waste food.
B．Farmers are seen as heroes by the public.
C．It's important to know the source of food.
D．Tracking where food comes from is easy.
【2】What did Daan Roosegaarde do for his project?
A．He invented low-cost pesticides.
B．He came up with the design concept.
C．He bought a 50-acre field of leeks.
D．He learned dancing skills in a college.
【3】Why are fewer pesticides needed on the crop with the lights alongside?
A．The lights kill off most of the pests on it.
B．The lights make it more resistant to pests.
C．The lights are too bright for pests to tolerate.
D．The lights are equipped with a defense system.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．Plants Are Beautiful in the Light
B．Plants Are Great Dancers at Night
C．Art and Science Meet in the Fields
D．Dancing Lights Become Widespread
24、Every Wednesday, I go to Cantata Adult Life Services, a local retirement community in Brookfield, Illinois, US, with my classmates to do community service.
After my very first visit to Cantata, my life changed forever. That may sound a bit dramatic, but volunteering with the elderly has changed my views on life.
Our visits last about an hour, and we bring 25-30 students every time. We play board games and cards with the residents while we’re there.
You can watch all the movies and TV shows you want about “life back then”, but nothing compares to talking to the people who were actually there. Just hearing their stories has touched me in a way I never thought possible.
Whether it was talking to 98-year-old “Hurricane Hilda” about her glory days as a roller skater or chatting with Lou about the times she danced with a famous actor, I was completely attracted by every single memory the residents wanted to share with me.
Even the residents who don’t have amazing memories make the experience satisfying . I remember visiting Mrs Robinson. She couldn’t recall much about her past, but she told me she’d never forget how kind I was just to listen to her “rambling (漫谈)”. It made me realize that it’s the little things that make life worth living. That’s something I won’t forget anytime soon.
If there’s one thing I’ve realized in my three years of visiting Cantata, it’s that presence – just being there – means more than anything to many of the residents. And despite how busy our lives are, there’s always time to make someone’s day.
For me, it feels great to be a source of happiness, a smile on a bad day or a listening ear for old memories. And at the end of the day, that’s all that matters.
It’s easy to feel like you don’t have anything in common with the elderly – especially when you’re a teenager. But that’s not true at all.
I hate to be overly clichéd (陈词滥调的) here, but age really is just a number. As young adults, it’s important for us to realize this sooner rather than later. We can learn a lot from the elderly, and they can often benefit from teenagers too.
【1】What do the volunteers do according to the passage?
A. They share everything with the residents.
B. They play board games and cards with the residents.
C. They watch the residents play games.
D. They buy gifts for the residents.
【2】According to the writer, what is the most important thing that volunteers can do for the elderly?
A. Playing with them. B. Benefiting from them.
C. Helping them. D. Being there with them.
【3】 What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage ?
A. We don’t have anything in common with the elderly.
B. Age is just a number.
C. It is important to help the elderly.
D. Young adults and the elderly can benefit from each other.
25、Beep! Beep! Beep! I rolled over and turned off my alarm clock. It was still _________ outside so I turned on the light. I got dressed quickly because I knew both of my dogs would be _________ to get outside for their morning walk. I reached over to grab a _________ and stopped. It was technically still fall but the _________ here in the Appalachian mountains of my home didn’t follow the _________. It had been cold and snowy two days ago and chilly and rainy yesterday. I had forgotten to _________ the weather report for today, however, so I wasn’t sure if I _______ my light jacket or my heavy coat.
I _________ my light jacket, pulled it on and leashed up my bigger dog. I opened the door and stepped outside. Instantly I knew I had made the _________ choice. Each breath I exhaled was a frozen mist. The wind chill was bitter cold. The grass was covered in __________ and I tried to keep my __________ while my dog dragged me along behind him.
I shivered (打寒颤) and __________ a bit but finally turned my head up to the heavens. I looked up at the __________sky and saw it was full of twinkling stars. It was so beautiful and so peaceful. __________, I felt a warmth inside of me and __________ shivering. While my dog sniffed the ground, I opened my heart to the __________ of nature’s creation. In all of its sweet seasons it had never __________ to touch my soul. It had heated my heart on the coldest days and ________ my spirit on the darkest nights.
Our lives here are full of sweet __________ as well. From the innocence and youth of Spring to the wisdom and wrinkles of Winter. __________ all your sweet seasons. Make each day a creation of your love.
【1】
A．rainy
B．dark
C．cold
D．snowy
【2】
A．curious
B．afraid
C．eager
D．able
【3】
A．coat
B．bite
C．leash
D．flashlight
【4】
A．temperature
B．condition
C．environment
D．weather
【5】
A．method
B．path
C．plan
D．calendar
【6】
A．check
B．forecast
C．test
D．provide
【7】
A．removed
B．needed
C．packed
D．washed
【8】
A．tried on
B．decided on
C．relied on
D．focused on
【9】
A．difficult
B．ideal
C．wrong
D．safe
【10】
A．water
B．mud
C．dust
D．frost
【11】
A．patience
B．balance
C．distance
D．promise
【12】
A．complained
B．smiled
C．suffered
D．doubted
【13】
A．pre-dusk
B．mid-night
C．pre-dawn
D．post-dawn
【14】
A．Actually
B．Suddenly
C．Effortlessly
D．Generally
【15】
A．avoided
B．regretted
C．stopped
D．continued
【16】
A．wonder
B．reality
C．signal
D．challenge
【17】
A．offered
B．refused
C．intended
D．failed
【18】
A．found
B．admired
C．reflected
D．lighted
【19】
A．discoveries
B．dreams
C．seasons
D．memories
【20】
A．Enjoy
B．Examine
C．Admit
D．Remember
26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
你的朋友李华是启明中学的一位高一新生，最近他正在为住校还是走读举棋不定，因此，写信向你求助。假如你是王磊，就读于高三年级，以过来人的身份用英语给他写封回信。你的信必须包括以下内容:
1.就住校还是走读的选择提供你的建议；
2.说明你建议的理由。
(注：住校/走读：board/live at home)
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