1、Rather than ________ at home, she preferred ________ with us.
A.to stay; to go B.stay; to go C.staying; going D.stay; go
2、You ______ have been out last night, for all the lights in your room were not on.
A.need B.must C.may D.should
3、Under no circumstances________ I met so many problems.
A.I would expect
B.expected I
C.had I expected
D.I had expected
4、Gwen had not seen her dad all that much, because ______ he worked on the ships.
A.almost
B.mostly
C.most
D.at most
5、In spite of the fact that the important final exam is coming, 1 suggest you an evening a week for fun _____ reading a book that interests you, or treating yourself to a good movie.
A.take up B.put off C.give away D.set aside
6、They will fly to Washington, ________ they plan to stay for two or three days.
A.where
B.there
C.which
D.when
7、Only applicants with the proper _____ will be considered by the company.
A. professions B. qualifications
C. requirements D. recommendations
8、As I know, there is _____ person in this neighborhood.
A. no such a B. no a
C. not such D. no such
9、. ___________ the extreme levels of air pollution, city authorities have started to take measures to quickly reduce pollution levels and protect city dwellers.
A. In spite of B. As well as
C. In response to D. By means of
10、I don’t think it’s ________ to copy so many questions before the exam.
A.necessarily
B.unnecessarily
C.necessary
D.necessity
11、We do not have the and therefore cannot afford the latest computer software.
A. supplies B. facilities
C. sources D. resources
12、QQ, ______you can chat with your friends, makes communication easy.
A.why
B.which
C.that
D.where
13、---You can speak some French!
---I ___________ some while living with a Frenchman.
A. Picked out B. picked up
C. handed up D. tried out
14、____ all the efforts we had made during the years, the project ended in failure.
A.In spite of B.In terms of C.In favor of D.In memory of
15、As is often the case, he tends to forget all about eating and sleeping, especially when deeply ________ in work.
A.absorbing B.being absorbed C.to absorb D.absorbed
16、His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out _____ he is trying to express.
A. that B. how
C. who D. what
17、Chinese tourists made 83 million overseas travels.________ Malaysia,Thailand and South Korea ranked the top of their favorites.
A. among which B. among whose
C. of whom D. of whose
18、High school is undoubtedly a time of growth, both physically and emotionally, ________ academically and socially.
A. but B. as well as
C. therefore D. rather
19、Many of those interviewed said their job had changed beyond ________ over the past five years.
A.expression B.recognition C.belief D.doubt
20、We can’t figure out ______ quite a number of insects and birds are dying out.
A. that B. as C. why D.when
21、John Reid lost his son Dakota following a deadly car crash last year. The 16-year-old had been a passenger in a car when it was struck by another vehicle and John took the decision to donate his son’s organs to help save others.
Dakota's family had no idea where his organs would be going, but recently a box turned up at their door addressed to John. Opening it, John discovered a toy bear sent from a man named Robert who had received his son's heart, with a note reading, “I would have preferred to give this to you in person, but not sure when that would happen.”
The bear was dressed in a “Best Dad Ever” T-shirt and John pressed the bear's paw to hear the tear-jerking(催人泪下的) audio recording, his son's heart beating inside the man he had saved, John's wife Stephanie recorded the moving moment the dad was left in tears by the unbelievable gesture, sharing the video on a social platform with the caption: “The gentleman who received Dakota's heart sent John a bear with Dakota’s heartbeat, Thank you!”
Robert wasn't the only person the Virginia family’s selfless decision helped, John said he had also been contacted by a farmer who received his son's kidney, and a 21-year-old man who can now see thanks to Dakota’s eyes.
“When I got the bear, my heart was filled with joy. I did not expect any of this,” John said. “Thanks to Bob, I can listen to his heartbeat again,” John hopes the moving video helps spread the word of the importance of organ donation, adding: “It was so comforting and satisfying to know he lives on. It has helped us so much to know he helped save lives. It is the best cure and comfort I could ever ask for.”
【1】How did John feel when hearing the recording?
A.Satisfied.
B.Heart-broken.
C.Touched.
D.Unbelievable.
【2】What can we know from the text?
A.Four people have benefited from Dakota.
B.Robert sent the box to John by himself,
C.John attaches great value to organ donation.
D.Stephanie’s video became popular online.
【3】What’s the best title for the text?
A.A Terrible Traffic Accident
B.A Decision that Pays Off
C.A Dear Gift from a Stranger
D.A Heart that Keeps Beating
22、Leaving Hanoi on a fiercely hot summer day,after an hour by air,Luang Prabang gradually appears below our airplane wings.From a few hundred meters above,my first impression of this UNESCO-listed heritage(遗产)is an area of green land and mountains,surrounded by snaking rivers.
Encircled by mountains,the former royal capital of Luang Prabang is more than just the country's picture-perfect showpiece.
Travelers will be attracted to Luang Prabang by the city's timeless peacefulness with its shiny Buddhist temples, French colonial architecture and friendly people.
Tourists visiting Luang Prabang shouldn't miss the chance to see one of the most sacred(神圣的)Lao traditions, tak bat,or the Buddhist almsgiving ritual(仪式),which dates back to the 14th century.
As the sun rises in Luang Prabang,hundreds of Buddhist monks depart from their temples to gather their daily offerings,which most commonly are rice,fresh fruit and traditional sweet snacks.The daily alms gathering begins on the main street before spreading to all the side streets.
Our group of six got out of our comfy beds at 5 am to join other local residents and tourists to offer alms to the monks.We kneeled by the roadside in front of the 3 Nagas Hotel on the main street with big baskets of steamed sticky rice,waiting quietly until monks of all ages passed by to accept our gifts.
The daily ritual gives you a wonderful opportunity to experience an ancient Lao tradition.However,there are some strict rules if you wish to join the event.
Firstly,shoulders,chests and legs must be covered in modest clothing as a mark of respect.You should also remain a suitable distance from the monks.Photographs may be taken,but from a distance and never use a camera flash.The ritual has to be performed in silence.Talking to or touching the monks at any time,even when making an offering,is not allowed.
Another must-do morning activity is to visit the local market,where you can see the generosity that Mother Nature offers this dreamy land.While walking through the morning market,located within a long and narrow hamlet,I was excited to see all kinds of products from the nearby river and jungle: some ill-fated squirrels lying next to fresh bamboo shoots,different kinds of wild mushrooms and vegetables displayed on banana leaves and giant river catfish in baskets.
Although Luang Prabang is small,there are many things to see here.Active travelers can get up close and personal with Laos' gentle giants at the elephant conservation camp or take in some scenes of riverside life with a cruise or kayak excursion on the rivers.Two waterfalls that are perfect for picnicking in the foothills nearby,and classes are available in traditional crafts.
【1】What can we learn about the tak bat?
A. The daily alms gathering begins on all the side streets.
B. Tourists take photographs,using a camera flash if too dark.
C. Tourists kneel by the roadside,waiting quietly for monks' gifts.
D. Tourists remain a suitable distance from the monks and keep silent.
【2】What impression will Luang Prabang most probably leave on tourists?
A. Ancient and attractive. B. Modern and charming.
C. Large and mysterious. D. Distant and poor.
【3】If you visit the local market in Luang Prabang,you will find .
A. people there are very generous
B. products are sold through a sacred ritual
C. products there are sold only in the morning
D. products sold by locals are from the surroundings
【4】The author introduces Luang Prabang to readers mainly by .
A. commenting on Buddhism B. referring to peaceful ritual
C. describing its characteristics D. emphasizing its specific location
23、Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.
Name:Susan Lane Age:22 Place:Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994. Cost:$7,000 Organization:AFS Experience:“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.” |
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Name:Sara Small Age:23 Place:Crivitz, Germany, 1996. Cost:$8,000 Organization:EF Foundation Experience:“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.” |
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Name:David Links Age:16 Place:Stuttgart, Germany, 1996. Cost:$4,500 Organization:Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience:“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.” |
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Name:Tom Jennings Age:21 Place:Conflans, France, 1995. Cost:$7,000 Organization:Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience:“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to adapt to each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.” |
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Name:Linda Marks Age:19 Place:Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994. Cost:$3,500 Organization:Rotary International Experience:“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.” |
【1】According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost ________.
A. from $4,500 to $8,000 B. from $3,500 to $8,000
C. anything from $3,500 D. no more than $7,000
【2】The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include ________.
A. Susan Lane and Sara Small
B. Linda Marks and David Links
C. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks
D. Susan Lane and Tom Jennings
【3】As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _________.
A. independent and adaptable
B. determined and independent
C. selfish and defensive
D. defensive and determined
【4】If a student wanted to take part in a foreign exchange program, but had not enough money, then the best place would be ________.
A. Iceland and America B. Thailand and France
C. Germany and Iceland D. Germany and Thailand
24、 During his youth, Albrecht Durer learned skills with his father, who was a goldsmith, and also with a local painter. But he showed a remarkable talent for printmaking, which at the time was the main method of illustrating books. This art form involved carving an image into a block of wood, inking the wood and then pressing it against paper or cloth. Durer's skillful carving and printing resulted in beautiful prints. His decision to become a printmaker rather than a goldsmith disappointed his father but benefitted Durer throughout his adult life.
From time to time, deadly diseases broke out in Durer's home town of Nuremburg, Germany. This danger was one reason why Durer decided to leave Nuremburg twice to visit Italy. He was also fascinated by Italy's Renaissance culture. While there, he absorbed Italian philosophy, science and artistic techniques. He also served as official court artist to two Holy Roman Emperors, Maximilian I and Charles V.
Durer was extremely diligent regarding the details of his artwork as evidenced in his nature pieces. These include Young Hare, which correctly captures the energy of a hare even while it is sitting sill, and Rhinoceros which was so correct that it was included in scientific documents for years.
The same attention to details can be seen in Durer early self-portraits. The first one that he made at age 13 shows a young boy with childish features. A second self-portrait that he made at age 22 displays a more mature individual who has a greater sense of himself. In a self-portrait done at age 26, he is a finely dressed gentleman, reflecting his rise in status within the printmaking community.
【1】What does this article imply about the young Durer?
A.He dreamed of becoming a well-known author.
B.He provided instruction to youngsters that he knew.
C.He learned how to run a small publishing firm.
D.He succeeded in mastering a three step process.
【2】Where can Durer's attention to details be seen?
A.In his financial agreements with other people
B.In the loving care that he gave to his family
C.In his accurate images of living creatures
D.In the social activities that he arranged
【3】According to the article, what do the self-portraits reveal about Durer?
A.His excellence as a person
B.His interest in technology
C.His physical limitations
D.His strong love of travel
25、I once took a bus journey from Kampung Pulai to Butterworth during my school holidays. I was to_________my family who had already gone there ahead of me._________in Butterworth during the December holidays was a yearly routine (惯例) for my family, as my grandparents were_________natives of the island. This was the first time that I was _________on my own and I was a little upset.
But the different sceneries along the way_________my fears. I was enjoying myself so much just watching the _________that I didi not realize that my stomach was protesting in_________. The bus stopped at a market where sellers had _________ stands to sell wares (货物). I got off the bus and_________myself to a juicy Danny’s burger. Had my mother been with me, I would never have been__________to buy it. So I enjoyed my__________greatly.
By this time, I had made friends with two other boys traveling up to Butterworth on__________We struck up a __________and got along well once we realized that we had a lot in common. __________, we went around the market looking at the wares and eating oily but__________food. We had a really interesting but__________time!
When the bus__________reached the bus stop where I was lo take a__________across to Butterworth, I had the pleasure of knowing that I had__________greatly from the journey. I had made two new friends while feasting (尽情享受) both physically as well as__________. It was really an enjoyable trip!
【1】
A.visit
B.meet
C.phone
D.help
【2】
A.Sheltering
B.Talking
C.Returning
D.Gathering
【3】
A.originally
B.obviously
C.precisely
D.gradually
【4】
A.parking
B.driving
C.traveling
D.living
【5】
A.silenced
B.forgot
C.deserved
D.increased
【6】
A.trees
B.buildings
C.operation
D.scenery
【7】
A.thirst
B.relief
C.hunger
D.delight
【8】
A.made up
B.set up
C.broke up
D.took up
【9】
A.enjoyed
B.devoted
C.committed
D.treated/
【10】
A.suggested
B.grasped
C.allowed
D.demanded
【11】
A.manner
B.freedom
C.companion
D.choice
【12】
A.holiday
B.business
C.duty
D.watch
【13】
A.quarrel
B.summary
C.conversation
D.band
【14】
A.Instead
B.Besides
C.Therefore
D.Together
【15】
A.salty
B.tasty
C.worthy
D.good-looking
【16】
A.unhealthy
B.unforgettable
C.unlucky
D.uncertain
【17】
A.immediately
B.finally
C.previously
D.occasionally
【18】
A.ferry
B.bus
C.bicycle
D.walk
【19】
A.suffered
B.removed
C.benefited
D.heard
【20】
A.loosely
B.frankly
C.mistakenly
D.visually
26、假定你是李华,你校手工俱乐部(Handicraft Club)将邀请民间艺人(folk artist)来校教大家制作灯笼。请给你班的交换生Tom写一封电子邮件,邀请他一同参加。内容包括:
1.邀请原因;
2.活动内容;
3.活动时间和地点。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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