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1、The man________ next to me works very hard, going out early and returning late every day.
A. lives B. living C. having lived D. to live
2、It is________ that he should have failed to win the race.
A.certain B.wonder C.curious D.mess
3、When he was there, he _______ go to that tea house at the corner when he was free everyday.
A.had better B.might C.would D.should
4、—Our teachers and parents always warn us not to smoke.
—Yes, actually, the risk of heart disease is a powerful argument ____ smoking.
A. against B. for
C. into D. at
5、Don’t take too much of the medicine; It does you more harm than good if you _________.
A．have
B．take
C．like
D．do
6、Don’t be so as to believe whatever the politicians tell you.
A.intelligent B.confident C.innocent D.passive
7、Steve Jobs was fired by the person he had hired and trusted the fact he was the one who co-established the company.
A.despite… which B.regardless… that
C.in spite of… that D.against… in which
8、A lot of dust has on the farm machines.
A.brought up B.taken up C.built up D.picked up
9、We hope that as many people as possible join us for the picnic tomorrow.
A.need B.can C.must D.should
10、---Must he come to sign this paper himself?
---Yes．He______ ．
A.need B.must C.may D.will
11、People around the world are becoming more and more _____ about the population explosion.
A. concerned B. interested
C. involved D. disappointing
12、They will fly to South Africa, ______ they plan to stay for half a month.
A.when B.where C.there D.which
13、The employees were tired of working ______ hours and some of them even gave up their work.
A.special B.extra C.especial D.spare
14、A stroll (漫步)in the fresh air can lighten your _____ and dissolve the winter depression.
A. organ B. motion
C. parade D. mood
15、The new bridge is ______ the one built last year.
A.three times width of B.three times that of
C.three times the width D.three times the width of
16、I appreciated the people who helped me to see that there is more _____ life than having an eating disorder.
A. during B. to C. of D. through
17、Andrew is such a rebellious person that he often offends against _______ others consider accepted rules.
A.that B.what C.which D.whether
18、Walking is cheap, safe, enjoyable and environmentally friendly. ________, it is good for us.
A.If so B.On the other hand C.In a word D.To give an example
19、We can ______ the two islands with a bridge.
A.unite B.connect C.relate D.combine
20、— How is your recent trip to the Great Wall?
—I've never had ______ one before.
A.the most pleasant B.a pleasant
C.a most pleasant D.a more pleasant
21、______ I’m well again, I can go on with my work.
A.Even if B.As though C.Ever after D.Now that
22、The devoted and determined single mother brought up her five children single-handed. Which of the following is Wrong?
A.without others’ assistance B.independent of other’s help
C.completely of her own D.all by herself
23、George, remember to wear more clothes when it gets cold, for the change in climate may ______ your health.
A．affect
B．prevent
C．destroy
D．reduce
24、— The trip to Yangzhou is impressive thanks to free access to tourist attractions, isn’t it?
— Well, free access is just an added _____ and the real attraction lies in its local-flavor food.
A.bonus B.charge C.reward D.prize
25、The discovery of gold in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortune____.
A.is made B.would make C.would be made D.had made
26、 Dogs are considered by many to be man’s best friend and with millions of dogs owned by families in the US, it is highly likely that many dogs are in need of some amount of training. Since dogs can hear sounds at much higher frequencies (频率) than humans, there is a wonderful tool for the training of a dog. It is an app (应用程序) called the Dog Whistle. This isn’t your typical whistle in that it produces sounds at a frequency that is unable to be heard by humans. This unique app will allow you to train your dog without the need of a dog whistle.
The Dog Whistle free app was created by an app developer Maoli Wang specifically for dog owners who are looking for a way to communicate with their dogs in order to be able to either train them or alert (使警觉) them when the noise around is too great for them to hear you call them. By simply fixing the app on your iPhone, it will immediately turn itself into a dog whistle.
The app includes a very powerful system that is able to create different tones ranging from 16,000 to 40,000 Hz in order for a dog to be able to hear it. The app also has an on-screen sound meter in order for the user to monitor the sound level being produced. In that way, they can decide on which frequency works best for their dog. What’s more, the app easily produces the requested tones at the frequencies necessary to be used to communicate with your dog by simply tapping the screen of your phone.
The app was designed to be used in place of a dog whistle in order to get your dogs attention when it is too noisy around them. The sound produced through the app is at a level that only dogs are able to hear and they will respond to the sound. If you own a dog and are having behavioral issues with them, you would surely benefit from the Dog Whistle free app available by clicking here.
【1】What is the development of the app based on according to the first paragraph?
A.Dogs’ good hearing. B.People’s love for dogs.
C.The use of smart phones. D.Dog owner’s interest in training.
【2】How does the app help in training a dog?
A.It records the ways the dog responds to sounds.
B.It produces beautiful sounds that interest the dog.
C.It produces whistles at a frequency intended for the dog.
D.It suggests a proper way to communicate with the dog.
【3】Where is the app advised to be used?
A.In a strange situation. B.In a noisy situation.
C.In an unsafe situation. D.In a difficult situation.
【4】The text is probably from ________.
A.magazine B.newspaper C.website D.radio
27、 For many of us, our workplace can be dark, depressing and dull. Windowless rooms and airless open-plan floors can kill motivation and cause a loss to worker performance, possibly even their health.
But a refreshing trend is taking root in workplace design: nature. There’s a growing evidence showing that workplaces which include natural elements, such as plants, light, colors and shapes, have noticeable and measurable benefits for both companies and their employees.
The positive effects touch on everything from worker happiness and creativity to increased productivity, improved profits, and the improved ability to attract the best workers. It’s all based on the principle of biophilia (亲生命性) — the born relationship between humans and the natural world and other living systems. And it’s easier to achieve at the office than you think.
“People just don’t like using lights in a building with no plants, no views, no natural light,” says Sir Cary Cooper CBE, professor at Lancaster University in the UK . He led a 2015 study on the impact of biophilia in the workplace that surveyed 7,600 workers in 16 countries and found that even small nature-inspired changes can have a great effect.
Responding to the Human Spaces Global Report, those who worked in environments with natural elements reported a 15% higher level of well-being, a 6% higher level of productivity and a 15% higher level of creativity. One third of them said the design of an office would affect their decisions to work for a company. Even so, 58% said there were no live plants at their workplaces and 47% reported having no natural light.
An earlier, 2014 study by Cardiff University in Wales also showed that plants in the office make people happier and more productive. But more research is needed into biophilia, experts say.
【1】What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To compare different ideas.
B. To express the author’s worry.
C. To introduce the topic of the text.
D. To describe the conditions of the workplace.
【2】What does the underlined word “well-being” mean in Paragraph 5?
A. welfare B. happiness
C. richness D. honor
【3】What can we infer from the text?
A. Experts will do research in biophilia further.
B. It’s very easy to be successful in a natural workplace.
C. Over 50% workers are not satisfied with their workplaces.
D. People will not work for a company without a good environment.
【4】What’s the main idea of the text?
A. People like working in the office with lights.
B. Natural elements can bring health to the people in the office.
C. Companies should offer a better environment to their employees.
D. Natural elements can make people work happily and efficiently.
28、CREATIVE KIDS-FILM MAKING
♦Become a director, scriptwriter （编剧）,editor （编辑）and more...all in a week?
♦Six half days of film making + six half days of fun activities.
What's it all about?
Imagine yourself as the new Steven Spielberg or Ridley Scott? Love the cinema, but think you could do better? Or do you dream of being the next Kcira Knightley or Johnny Depp? If so, then this is your holiday! You and your group will choose the type of film to make-adventure, fantasy, thriller or comedy. Then you'll create your own film to show at the end of the week. What's more, you'll also take your film home on DVD too!
Can I do other activities as well?
Yes, every day there's also half a day of activities from our great activity programme, and different entertainment every evening. So you can pack in lots of other new experiences too!
What do I learn?
You'll learn the basics of film and sound recording, performing, and script-writing;and how to use sound effects, visual effects and music.
You'll also learn about the work of a director, before editing your own film .
Do I need any experience?
No, our fantastic trained instructors and film industry experts will guide you through the whole process, and give you tips from the professionals.
Do I need any specialist equipment?
No, we'll provide all the equipment, from top digital video cameras and editing equipment, to costumes and make-up. Just bring your imagination!
Only £ 695 per child!
【1】Why are Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott mentioned?
A. To show they are really great. B. To show the popularity of films.
C. To make the course attractive. D. To introduce the course's teachers.
【2】What will the kids do in the evening?
A. Enjoy themselves. B. Show their films.
C. Learn how to make films. D. Take part in outdoor activities.
【3】The kids who want to have the course are expected to____.
A. wear make-up B. bring cameras
C. be film-lovers D. be experienced
29、 These days, people who do manual (体力的) work often receive far more money than people who work in offices. People who work in offices are frequently referred to as “white-collar workers” for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work. Such is human nature, that a great many people are often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the honor of becoming white-collar workers. This can lead to curious situations, as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a dustman for the Ellesmere Corporation.
When he got married, Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job. He simply told her that he worked for the Corporation. Every morning, he left home dressed in a smart black suit. He then changed into overalls (工作服) and spent the next eight hours as a dustman. Before returning home at night, he took a shower and changed back into his suit. Alf did this for over two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. Alf’s wife has never discovered that she married a dustman and she never will, for Alf has just found another job. He will soon be working in an office. He will be earning only half as much as he used to, but he feels that his rise in status (身份；地位) is well worth the loss of money. From now on, he will wear a suit all day and others will call him ‘Mr. Bloggs’, not ‘Alf’.
【1】What does the case of Alfred Bloggs show?
A. That people often care more about the status of a job than the income.
B. That “white-collar workers” usually wear a suit to go to work.
C. That manual workers prefer to keep their jobs a secret.
D. That office workers earn less than manual workers.
【2】What did Alfred Bloggs do for over two years?
A. He told his wife he worked for the Corporation, when in fact he did not.
B. He dressed himself as a dustman before leaving home every morning.
C. He lied to his wife about his job.
D. He earned twice as much as a white-collar worker.
【3】What does Alfred Bloggs think of his new job?
A. He feels it is a pity because he now earns less than before.
B. He thinks it is worthwhile for his rise in status.
C. He is proud because he earns much more than before.
D. He is satisfied because he no longer needs a shower before returning home.
【4】What’s the best title of the passage?
A. The Double Life of Alfred Bloggs.
B. Money or Status, Which Comes First?
C. The Story of Alfred Bloggs, a Dustman.
D. Truth Will Come to Light Sooner or Later.
30、 By the end of the 20th century, TV show producers had begun to turn to the cheapest performers available — their audience. It seemed that anyone who wanted fame could _______ it. And some people wanted it far too much.
Richard and Mayumi Heene, _______ , launched a large balloon 2,000 meters into the air and then called a TV network to say that their six-year-old son, Falcon, was inside it. Planes were re-routed and Denver International Airport was briefly _______ . However, Falcon was later found to have been hiding in the family’s garage the whole time. The “balloon boy” incident turned out to be a hoax (骗局) and the Heenes were _______ of doing it in the hope of landing their own reality TV shows. Instead, they got a fine and a short sentence each — but they were certainly _______ for a while.
So do we want fame? Research suggests that a large number of us do. According to one recent survey, 30 percent of adults regularly daydream about being famous and 40 percent of us expect to _______ some kind of fame in our lifetimes. Perhaps a better question is: should we want to be famous? Do we really want every _______ of our private lives exposed in newspapers and discussed on television? Some people, such as talent show contestant Susan Boyle, seem ill-euipped to deal with this kind of _______, despite their talent. Boyle gained international fame for her extraordinary singing voice after appearing on TV talent show Britain’s Got Talent and her first album became the fastest-selling of all time in the U.K. But the sudden fame didn’t seem easy for her at first, and after the final of the show, Boyle was _______ to a private psychiatric clinic.
Furthermore, people who achieve fame often don’t seem to like it once they have it. A survey of celebrities found that they worry about the press, critics, threatening letters, the lack of privacy, and the __________ on their children. These are hardly worries that __________ people have to deal with. They also, __________, worry about what would happen if they were no longer famous. And there are plenty of people to ask about that. Take, for example, Donato Dalrymple, a fisherman who rescued a boy from the sea and enjoyed the media spotlight for several months afterwards. When it ended, however, he __________ his job as a toilet cleaner. “I know I’m a nobody,” he said when the attention had __________.
“When the person has to go back to everyday life, there’s a sense of __________ loss and being cheated out of something,” says Dr. Robert Cancro of the New York University School of Medicine.
【1】A.envy B.avoid C.afford D.get
【2】A.for example B.on the other hand C.in contrast D.in comparison
【3】A.shut down B.searched through C.sent off D.looked into
【4】A.charged B.accused C.considered D.warned
【5】A.supported B.ashamed C.crazy D.famous
【6】A.involve B.increase C.beat D.experience
【7】A.arrangement B.aspect C.variety D.zone
【8】A.behavior B.crisis C.pressure D.reputation
【9】A.accessible B.admitted C.used D.crowded
【10】A.weight B.influence C.benefit D.energy
【11】A.intelligent B.well-known C.common D.considerate
【12】A.accidentally B.fortunately C.ironically D.understandably
【13】A.held up B.gave up C.decided on D.returned to
【14】A.disappeared B.arisen C.been paid D.grown
【15】A.moderation B.achievement C.disappointment D.direction
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.
Scientists have proved what students have long suspected: Maths equations can actually trigger physical pain.
Regions of the brain linked with the experience of physical 【1】 were activated in those fearful of maths when they were presented with a tough equation, researchers have found. The higher a person’s anxiety of a maths task, the more it 【2】 activity in regions of their brain associated with visceral (内脏的) threat detection, and often the experience of pain itself.
However, the researchers say their study examines the pain response associated with anticipating an anxiety-provoking event, rather than the pain associated with a 【3】 event itself. A maths task itself is not painful but 【4】 the thought of it is highly unpleasant to certain people.
“Maths can be difficult, and for those with high levels of mathematics-anxiety (HMAs), math is associated with tension, apprehension (忧虑) and fear,” the researchers said in their paper titled. When Math Hurts. “【5】, this relation was not seen during math performance, 【6】 that it is not that math itself hurts, rather, the anticipation of math is painful. These results may also provide a potential neural mechanism to explain why (people with) HMAs tend to 【7】 math and math-related situations, which in turn can bias (使有偏见) (those with) high levels of mathematics-anxiety away from taking math classes or even entire math-related 【8】 paths. We provide the first neural 【9】 indicating the nature of the subjective experience of math-anxiety.
Other forms of psychological stress, such as social 【10】 or a traumatic break-up, can also elicit feeling of physical pain.”
32、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom对茶感兴趣。请用英语给他写一封邮件，诚邀他参加即将在你们市第八届国际茶文化节（the 8th International Tea Culture Festival），并简要介绍茶文化节活动的时间、地点及我国茶的历史，茶的益处等。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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