1、With a lot of questions _________, the official is having a hard time.
A.answered B.to answer C.answering D.being answered
2、The old peasant preferred _______ in the field to _______ at home in his free time.
A.to walk around; staying B.walking around; staying
C.walking around; stay D.to walk around; stay
3、— What do you think of their marriage?
— ______, if I were Kate, I would not marry him.
A.Generally speaking B.I have no idea
C.To be honest D.To my surprise
4、He made it clear that paying an official to bend the rules_____ should be regarded as illegal.
A. in one’s favor B. on offer C. to favor D. who favor
5、Unfortunately, when I arrived at the airport, Mr. Green ________. Therefore, we only had time for a few words.
A.has just left
B.was just leaving
C.had just left
D.just left
6、Born in a traditional family, Rick was_____ to value the sense of responsibility and sharing.
A. brought about B. brought up
C. brought out D. brought in
7、They were men who had ____________ their entire lives to the purification of metals in their laboratories; they believed that, if a metal were heated for many years, it would free itself of all its individual properties, and what was left would be the Soul of the World.
A.transmitted B.transformed
C.dedicated D.assigned
8、He still remembers_____ to Shanghai when he was very young.
A.taking B.being taken C.taken D.having taken
9、It was difficult for me to understand what the expert was trying to in the speech, because I didn’t know about the local culture.
A.make up
B.catch up
C.get across
D.get along
10、I think a cold drink can_______you after the long journey in such hot weather.
A.recover B.reward C.relieve D.refresh
11、He is expected to give us a ______ description of the football match that was broadcast ______ last night.
A.live; lively B.live; live C.lively; lively D.lively; live
12、It remains a puzzle for scientists ______ pleasant smells do not reduce pain in men.
A. what B. why
C. how D. whether
13、The film was really wonderful! I _____ such a good film for ages before that night!
A. haven’t seen B. didn’t see
C. hadn’t seen D. wasn’t seeing
14、_____manners are very important in every country is known to all,but the trouble is that different countries have different ideas about ______good manners are.
A. That;what B. That;that
C. What;that D. What;what
15、People in China are becoming more and more _________ about the air pollution.
A.involved B.interested C.concerned D.embarrassed
16、When we start gazing into the night sky with a telescope, the realization will suddenly come over us _______ we and our world are part of this giant system.
A.as B.where C.that D.whether
17、—Have you been to the Great Wall?
—Perhaps not in my memory; ____, it might have been during the early childhood.
A. if any B. if so
C. if ever D. if not
18、Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for________building.
A.respect
B.friendship
C.reputation
D.character
19、______ Mr Johnson _______his wife enjoy tennis.
A.Either, or B.Both, and C.Not only, but also D.neither, nor
20、The number of road accidents and the deaths _____ those accidents _____ over the past years.
A.resulting in; has increased B.resulting in; have increased
C.resulting from; has increased D.resulting from; have increased
21、The students poured out of the teaching building, with the school ________.
A.to finish B.having finished C.finishes D.finished
22、It is obvious to the students ______ they should get well prepared for their future.
A. as B. which C. whether D. that
23、We can’t be _________ by investment projects promising to make you a millionaire overnight.
A.taken over B.taken on C.taken up D.taken in
24、It’s hard to imagine that a white man should become the driver of a black man, serving and ________ him all the way to the south of the USA in the 1960s.
A.approving B.agreeing
C.attending D.accepting
25、The Taiyuan subway is under ____ and next year it will be put in use.
A. production B. construction
C. destination D. permission
26、Pets are like our family members and their good health is something that is very important to all pet owners. Just as the pollutants, such as carbon monoxide (一氧化物) and carbon dioxide in the air, affect our health, these same environmental nasties can affect our pets too.
【1】57% of dogs exposed to higher pollution levels developed brain diseases and showed signs of neuro problems. In a more recent study from the journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers found that cats with breathing problems were more likely to live in households with higher indoor air pollution.
Air purifiers have been brought into use in recent years. They work to remove harmful chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other environmental pollutants from the air.【2】But are they safe for pets? How can we ensure that they aren’t harming our furry friends?
【3】The physical safety of using a mechanical device around pets is what we have to pay attention to. Air purifiers come in various shapes and sizes, from small desk-top units to large, free-standing models. In terms of physical harm, there is an existing risk of our pet becoming trapped in the electrical wire of our air purifier. Air purifiers are designed to be used in the home around children and their internal mechanisms should also be safe from small tails of our pets and other parts of their bodies. 【4】
Whether the air purifier improves or damages the health of our animals is also something we have to consider. The air purifiers are safe for pets, but only if they do not produce any ozone (臭氧) byproduct.【5】We should always stay away from the ones that produce even minimal quantities. We are always on the safe side by picking a standard air purifier with the classic 3-stage filtration (过滤) system of a pre-filter, HEPA filter and carbon activated filter.
Picking the wrong air purifier type can quickly make things worse for our pets. On the other hand, picking the correct air purifier can lead to a big increase in the quality of life for them.
A.At present many homes are equipped with these useful devices.
B.Before buying an air purifier, we should keep two aspects in mind.
C.Pet owners always pay close attention to the physical health of their pets.
D.Even the smallest pets shouldn’t be able to access the insides of air purifiers.
E.This greatly depends on the type of air purifier and air cleaning technology used.
F.So always check the product specifications and try to find a model that does not produce any carbon monoxide.
G.A 2008 study published in Brain and Cognition showed that dogs’ brains were negatively affected by the heavy pollution levels.
27、The “babies” tend to be on or near me, or crying, or both. I spend a fair amount of time trying to get William to sleep, to get Elliott to get involved in something that will actually keep him happy for a little while, or to get William to play on the floor for 10 minutes straight so that I can get something done. But, a lot of days, it seems like I'm not succeeding in any of those efforts.
So, yesterday, a friend of mine posted a picture on Facebook. This particular friend has a baby who is about a month younger than William. The picture was of the baby, who had made his way across the floor to the toys housed along the side of the room. I just kept looking at that picture and thinking that if only William had some different toys to play with, perhaps he would stay occupied a bit longer at a stretch. But William seems so bored with all of his toys! And I am so ready for him to be ready to play. In order to find a way to make him playing longer, I kept looking at that picture. Suddenly, I realized my sons need to play closer to me.
So I cleared off the cubby(围起来的)shelves in the playroom, and my husband and I moved it to the living room. We found all of the toys that would be safe for William and put them in the cubbies. Then, we pulled the play kitchen in.
William was so interested in what I was doing that he sat there and played and chewed on his toys while we moved furniture. When we were done, I moved him over closer to the cubbies and he got so excited that he didn't disturb for an hour, while I made dinner and cleaned up! Even Elliott played happily for a few hours. It was a dream come true! And I got to know that my lack of happy children was because of my desire for a toy—free living room.
【1】The babies were unhappy and trapped the author because they_______.
A. fought with each other
B. were told not to play on the floor
C. were blamed for destroying property
D. were given a living room without a toy
【2】The underlined sentence “And I am so ready for him to be ready to play. ” means that ______.
A. the author is determined to keep her son playing longer
B. the author is willing to play with her son
C. the author is prepared to teach her son to play
D. the author is tired of her son's naughty behavior
【3】Why did the author move furniture and toys into the living room?
A. Because she wanted to sort out her house.
B. Because she wanted to throw the unnecessary items.
C. Because she wanted to have her sons closer to her.
D. Because she wanted to teach her sons to cook.
【4】What was the author's dream?
A. She could keep the living room tidy.
B. Her sons could learn to stand by themselves.
C. Her sons could be interested in what she was doing.
D. She could do what she desired without interruption.
28、 Hundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year. In some cases,babies,infants (婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.
The Children’s Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use. Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a child’s health as healthy eating andexercise,andchildren with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.
Statistics obtained (获得) under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales foundat least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.
Children agedbetween 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients (住院病人),with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.
Vicki Dawson,who set up the Children’s Sleep Charity (CSC),said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety. “Their weight and growth may also be affectedas well as their mental health,”she said.
Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldn’t concentrate for long periods.
Psychologist Amy McClelland,of Sleep Wales,saida common problem was that children were “over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics. “Think 1950s family home. Dinner as a family,read,chat,a film maybe,lights off and then bed. ”She added.
【1】What’s the main reason why children are short of sleep?
A. Less exercise. B. Eating habits.
C. Technology use. D. Sleep patterns.
【2】Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-relateddisorders?
A. Infants. B. Teenagers.
C. Teachers. D. Parents.
【3】What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said?
A. Chatting and films make children sleep more.
B. It is difficult for children to read before bed.
C. Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.
D. Relaxation has a bad effect on children.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A. Ways to Treat Sleep Problems B. Sleep Problems of Welsh Children
C. Sleep Habits of Welsh Children D. The Problems of Welsh Children
29、 The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine(女主角) in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other forever. He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him.
The next morning he said to the men, “Have you provided me with that sunset?” “No, sir,” the men answered.
The director was angry.
“Why not?” he asked.
“Well, sir,” one of the men answered, “we're on the east coast here, and the sun sets in the west. We can get you a sunrise over the sea, if necessary, but not a sunset.”
“But I want a sunset!” the director shouted. “Go to the airport, take the next flight to the west coast, and get one.”
But then a young secretary had an idea. “Why don't you photograph a sunrise,” she suggested, “and then play it backwards? Then it'll look like a sunset.”
“That's a very good idea!” the director said. Then he turned to the camera crew and said, “Tomorrow morning I want you to get me a beautiful sunrise over the sea.”
The camera crew went out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay. Then at nine o'clock they took it to the director. “Here it is, sir,” they said, and gave it to him. He was very pleased.
They all went into the studio. “All right,” the director explained, “now our hero and heroine are going to say goodbye. Run the film backwards so that we can see the 'sunset' behind them.”
The “sunset” began, but after a quarter of a minute, the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop.
The birds in the film were flying backwards, and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach.
【1】One evening, the director sent his camera crew out ______.
A.to film a scene on the sea B.to try to please the audience
C.to watch a beautiful sunset D.to find an actor and an actress
【2】Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast?
A.Because he was angry with his crew. B.Because it was his secretary's suggestion.
C.Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset. D.Because he wanted to fire his foolish crew.
【3】After the “sunset” began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands ______.
A.as he was satisfied with what the crew filmed
B.as he saw everything in the film moving backwards
C.as the hero's and heroine's performance disappointed him
D.as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he had imagined
30、 What is a family? Why does it_________? These questions seem_________important in the_______ season when it is often our tradition to celebrate together.
My mother was one of twelve_______. As they grew up, married and had kids of their own, most of them lived_______ enough in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina so that they didn’t need to travel a long way to see each other in the holidays.
I can’t recall getting many gifts from them._______, I remember the sense of being part of something that told me I was loved. The time we spent together was always filled with happiness.
I_______the laughing, playing and fighting with my crazy cousins.
I watched my granddad and uncles sit_______the door arguing about politics and trying to _______the problems of the world as if they were working in the White House. I listened to my grandmother, mother and aunts chat about their lives, hopes and dreams and gossip about any sister who failed to________so that we wouldn’t forget about them in their absence.
The food was always plentiful and delicious. But for me, the food was ________the highlight (亮点). The highlight was________being together.
However, they're all gone now. My parents and grandparents, my aunts and uncles have________ this world. My cousins are scattered (分散) here and there. And yet the memories________, along with the love that we shared.
I________ those memories as well as the things they taught me. They told me that families aren't________, but they prepare us to find our way in this imperfect world.
My husband and I are growing a________ family, while keeping close to our old families. Our life is a beautiful________ of kindness, traditions, nurturing and friendships, which grows year after year.
I hope this holiday season will fill you with lovely memories of the family that ________you, and surround you with all the people who ________“family” to you now.
【1】A.mean B.change C.matter D.teach
【2】A.especially B.possibly C.mainly D.precisely
【3】A.business B.duty C.holiday D.harvest
【4】A.parents B.children C.relatives D.members
【5】A.near B.far C.quietly D.peacefully
【6】A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Otherwise
【7】A.hated B.ignored C.forgot D.enjoyed
【8】A.on B.in C.by D.around
【9】A.invent B.approach C.motivate D.conclude
【10】A.carry on B.break down C.bring out D.show up
【11】A.always B.never C.often D.sometimes
【12】A.hardly B.fast C.easily D.simply
【13】A.left B.gone C.passed D.come
【14】A.look back B.fade away C.stick around D.get out
【15】A.praise B.concern C.consider D.treasure
【16】A.perfect B.wonderful C.terrible D.meaningful
【17】A.small B.fresh C.new D.big
【18】A.brand B.introduction C.separation D.mixture
【19】A.prepare B.raise C.help D.praise
【20】A.mean B.alarm C.guide D.allow
31、阅读短文,根据首字母或中文提示在空白处填入1个适当单词的正确形式。
Last week, I attended a lecture on lost 【1】(文明). It was about Pompeii and Loulan, both of which were busy and w【2】about 2,000 years ago. F【3】in the 8th century, Pompeii was d【4】by a volcano, a natural 【5】(灾难) that buried the whole city alive.【6】(与……不同) Pompeii, Loulan disappeared mainly because of the damage humans did to the environment. Once a 【7】(商业的) city on the famous Silk Road between the East and the West, Loulan was covered with huge trees. But the trees were cut down and the city was 【8】 (逐渐地) covered over by sand. T【9】 we ought to a【10】great importance to environment protection.
32、假定你是李华,上周五你的英国朋友John来中国旅游,你陪他游览了长城。请写一篇游记,内容包括:
1. 游览的过程;2. 你的感受。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
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