1、It's much easier to make friends ________ you have similar interests.
A. unless B. when
C. even though D. so that
2、How many English words ____ you ____ so far?
A. did; learn B. had; learned
C. have; learned D. do; learn
3、Here is my classmate _____ bicycle was lost yesterday.
A.his B.that C.whose D.which
4、It took what seemed to be years _____ the actress finally turned up, which made the journalists as well as the audience disappointed and angry.
A. before B. after
C. as soon as D. as long as
5、Newcomer as you are,if you spend a little more time on your work,I am sure you’ll ____ ahead in the end.
A. come up B. put forward
C. take out D. turn out
6、________ and excited, the athletes from all over the world took part in the Winter Olympics held in Vancouver.
A.Honored B.Honoring C.Being honored D.To be honored
7、 the help of our teachers, we the problem.
A. Under; took no trouble in solving B. In; had no trouble at solving
C. On; kept to troubles to solve D. With; had no difficulty solving
8、With money ______, he couldn't afford the round-trip tickets.
A.was run out of B.ran out C.running out D.running out of
9、Biologists suggest that as climate change progresses, some insects may become trapped — like fish out of water — in habitats _____ can no longer support them.
A.that B.where C.when D.who
10、The selection process in the job market is based on standard tests of ________ and experience.
A.concept
B.crew
C.competence
D.cruelty
11、The book _______ forty maps, _______ three of Great Britain.
A. contains; including B. contains; includes
C. includes; containing D. is containing; included
12、Such a person _______ you referred to just now is really hard _______ in our life.
A.as; to deal with
B.who; to deal with
C.whom; to be dealt with
D.who; to be dealt with
13、Tom said that he was late because he ________ in the elevator.
A. got trapped B. trapped
C. got lost D. lost
14、Is this______we met them last night?
A.where B.place C.place in which D.place which
15、— I hope to take the computer course.
— Good idea. ____ more about it, visit this website.
A. To find out B. Finding out
C. To be finding out D. Having found out
16、 Paul looks forward to ___ his pen pal as soon as possible.
A. meet B. meeting C. met
17、―Who would you like to recommend as chairperson of our research institute?
―Anyone ____ with open mind and rich knowledge
A.who equips
B.equipped
C.is equipped
D.equipping
18、People in ancient times took _______ for granted that the sun moved round the earth.
A. this B. which C. one D. it
19、I ______ a good way of improving my English.
A.came out B.came up with C.came across D.came about
20、The factory _________ its waste into the river, but now it deals with the waste in a new way.
A. used to dump B. is used to dump
C. used to dumping D. is used to dumping
21、When Frank Herbert ordered pizza from Pizza Huts, he was surprised that Judit, at such an old age, worked as a delivery driver. That's when the 89-year-old man first came into the sight of the Herbert family. Judit Newey started delivering pizza in Roy, Utah, to help pay the bills, as his social security benefits (社会保障金) weren't enough to live on. From the moment the Herberts heard him say, “Hello, are you looking for some pizza," Judit found his way into their hearts!
Ever since that day, whenever they place an order, they ask for Judit personally. It didn't take long for them to begin recording their sweet meetings and share them on TikTok, which is how thousands of other people fell in love with Judit. Still, his fans couldn't help but wonder why someone at his age was working so hard—question the Herbert family was asking themselves too. They spoke with Judit, and when they found out he works 30 hours a week to make ends meet, they decided to collect donations to make his life easier. They figured anything would help, but the total sum which is up to $12,000 really surprised them!
In September, the couple decided to switch things up by showing up at Judit's door with a couple of gifts. First, they surprised him with a cute cartoon shirt of himself holding a pizza box. Then they revealed the surprising act of generosity that brought him to tears! They explained that they had rallied their TikTok community to support him, and while he's not entirely sure what the platform is, he couldn't be more thankful.
“How do ever say thank you? I don't know what to say, "he told them. "I don't know what to say, except thank you." The Herberts insisted they were just the messengers. It was his fans who made the wonderful gift possible. Plus, the way they see it, they're just repaying Judit for his kindness.
【1】What did Judit Newey mean by saying "Hello, are you looking for some pizza,"?
A.He was selling pizza.
B.He was delivering pizza.
C.The Herberts were making the order.
D.The Herberts lost some pizza.
【2】Why does Judit Newey have to deliver pizza at such an old age of 89?
A.To help people in need.
B.To raise money for the poor.
C.To volunteer in a charity.
D.To make his living.
【3】What can be inferred from the text?
A.The money the Herberts raised was beyond their expectations.
B.The Herberts asked TikTok for help to record their meeting.
C.Judit was very thankful because of the support from TikTok.
D.Judit worked 30 hours a week to afford his social security benefits.
【4】Which of the following can best describe the Herberts?
A.Helpful and warmhearted.
B.Optimistic and wise.
C.Generous and hardworking.
D.Kind and talented.
22、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
In the radio drama “Nau em Taim” aired in Papua New Guinea, a widowed father takes up dynamite(炸药) fishing—profitable but disastrous for the reef. Then he meets a dashing marine scientist who warns him off. The idea is that by the end of the drama, both he—and the listeners—will give up dynamite for sustainable fishing.
The show’s producer, the Population Media Center (PMC) in Vermont, has been a pioneer of programmes with the goal of fostering development. 【1】 In Vietnam Khat Vong Song uses radio drama to teach its listeners about domestic violence. In Kenya Mediae promotes civil rights with a television soap called “Makutano Junction”.
Evidence that radio and television soaps can change behaviour was first spotted in the 1970s. 【2】 About twenty years later, economists at the Inter-American Development Bank, found that Brazilians receiving Globo, a television network promoting modern family concepts, had fewer children. Another follow-up study discovered that, as cable television spread, the birth rate in certain rural area dropped.
Some argue that the influence was because couch potatoes were less likely to make babies. But research in Ethiopia showed that dramas can have a direct effect. Inquiries about ways to reduce birth rates rose by 157% among married women who listened to the soap operas “Yeken Kignet” and “Dhimbibba”. 【3】 Male listeners sought tests for HIV/AIDS four times as much as male non-listeners.
“The results are the best when people identify with characters,” says Betty Oala of the PMC. This is why the organisation does extensive research, takes on local writers and uses native languages.
Not only are soaps effective, but they are also cheap. Radio programmes can cost as little as three cents to reach a listener in Africa. 【4】 Although producers do not hide their purposes many scholars think that there could be a fight over morals and the aimful results of soap dramas. A drop in birth rates may seem like good news to a woman activist, but bad to a religious worker.
A. The influence is witnessed for the opposite gender as well.
B. Awareness for health is given due attention among different age groups.
C. Africa has greatly increased ways of broadcasting.
D. But solid academic research was lacking for quite a long time.
E. Yet trying to influence the locals can be debatable.
F. But other organizations have increasingly followed suit.
23、Well, more and more companies are beginning to create products and services for teenagers. The Disney Company sells the Hannah Montans television show, music, film and merchandise(商品) to teenagers and their parents. You can get everything from branded lunchboxes and mobile phone covers, to monthly fan magazines and clothing. The High School Musical series of films is also intended for a teenage audience. So, it’s all about sales, which tells us teenagers must have more money, freedom and influence upon their parents than they’ve ever had before.
UK teenagers never used to be worried about spending money on clothes and fashion accessories(附加物). That’s changed. Now, they are much more fashion conscious and concerned about their image. In a world of television programmes that promise overnight success and fame at a young age (for example, the shows Britain’s Got Talent and American Idol), some people think it’s extremely important to look fashionable.
So what does teenage fashion look like? Well, it’s quite horrible really, but then I’m a bit too old to appreciate it, I suppose. It’s lots of brightly coloured materials, particularly pink, and usually plain, not patterned. There are plenty of bows, necklaces and bracelets(手镯), too. It’s all very cute(可爱的), if that’s your taste.
Surely none of the above is a good thing, is it? Can it really be healthy for us to encourage kids to be like adults at such a young age? Are we stealing childhoods in return for a bit of profit? Well, the UK government is certainly concerned, and for that reason has strict laws preventing companies from explicitly(明确地) marketing their products and services at children.
Even the rest of UK society is concerned. Now that people are aware of the problem, there is a popular backlash(强烈反应) against the exploitation(利用) of children by commercial marketing.
【1】It can be inferred from the passage that the teenagers nowadays .
A. often ask their parents to buy things for them
B. always have more than enough money on their clothes
C. can’t enjoy their childhood though they are rich in material
D. are satisfied with their material life and worry about nothing
【2】The author of the passage .
A. supports teenage fashion quite a lot
B. is fond of brightly colored materials that are to his taste
C. thinks it illegal to make profits by selling things to kids
D. is strongly against marketing products and services at children
【3】The passage is mainly about .
A. British teenagers who are interested in fashions
B. UK companies targeting products at children
C. a social problem concerning teenagers in the UK
D. products that aim at young people in England
24、Have you ever missed something in your life?
The wife asked the husband when she was 25. Upset, the husband replied:“I missed a new job opportunity.”When she was 35,the husband angily told her that he had just missed the bus. At 45, the husband sadly said:“I missed the opportunity to see my relative before his last breath." At 55,the husband said disappointingly: “I missed a good chance to retire.” At 65, the husband hurriedly replied:“I missed a dental appointment.”At 75, the wife did not ask the husband any more, and the husband was kneeling in front of the very sick wife. Remembering the question the wife used to ask him, this time he asked the wife the same question. The wife, with a smile and peaceful look, replied: “In this life, I did not miss having you!" The husband was full of tears. He always thought that they could be together forever. He was always busy with work. So he had never been circumspect to his wife. The husband hugged the wife tightly and said: “Over 50 years, how 1 had allowed myself to miss your deep love for me !”
In the busy city life, there are many people who are always busy with work. These people focus on their jobs, and these people sacrifice all their time and health to meet the social expectations. They are unwilling to spend time on health care. They miss the opportunity to be with their children in their growing up. They neglect the loved ones who care for them, and also their health. Nobody knows what is going to happen one year from now.
Life is not permanent, so always live in the now. Express your gratitude to your loved ones in words. Show your care with actions. Treat everyday as the last day of life. In this way, when you are gone, your loved ones would have nothing to feel sorry about.
【1】What did the husband miss when his wife was 65?
A.He missed the bus.
B.He missed a dental appointment.
C.He missed a good chance to retire.
D.' He missed the opportunity to see his relative.
【2】The underlined word“circumspect" ( in Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to“_____”.
A.loyal
B.grateful
C.thoughtful
D.friendly
【3】What is the passage mainly about?
A.A sad love story.
B.Memories of a happy family.
C.Things that you missed in your life.
D.Expressing gratitude to your loved ones in words.
25、Last month I took my son Tom to see his grandparents in the countryside. When we arrived, my father and mother were so ________ to see us.
At lunch table, Tom told me proudly, “Dad, in the yard, our dog ran after a hen. Finally the hen was ________ to a corner. The ________ hen, when she found no other way out, ________flew up to the roof and escaped successfully. Dad, why can a hen fly?" I ________ for a while and said, "Maybe because of love, It is the love that ________ her inner power and she flies!" He seemed to have ________.
Last weekend we visited Tom's grandparents again. I heard Tom ________ from the yard," Dad! The dog is running after the chicken!" I ran out of the house ________. The hen ran to a group of ________followed by the dog. The hen stopped and turned around suddenly and________the dog angrily, with her two wings ________ her children.
I ran fast and ________ between the dog and the hen, shouting at the dog to drive it away." Dad, why didn't the hen fly away? She knows she can't ________ the dog." asked Tom. I thought for a while and said, "Maybe because of love, the love to her ________ more than her own life." Tom thought for a long time and nodded.
In fact, in our life, we will do the same as the hen did.
【1】
A.special
B.proud
C.happy
D.lucky
【2】
A.allowed
B.forced
C.invited
D.led
【3】
A.delighted
B.angry
C.hungry
D.frightened
【4】
A.suddenly
B.peacefully
C.secretly
D.carefully
【5】
A.thought
B.worked
C.feared
D.waited
【6】
A.breaks up
B.sets off
C.takes up
D.shows off
【7】
A.admitted
B.decided
C.understood
D.failed
【8】
A.talking
B.laughing
C.quarrelling
D.shouting
【9】
A.quickly
B.easily
C.excitedly
D.quietly
【10】
A.ducks
B.villagers
C.kids
D.chickens
【11】
A.approached
B.faced
C.challenged
D.passed
【12】
A.contacting
B.warning
C.protecting
D.preventing
【13】
A.lay
B.worked
C.sat
D.stood
【14】
A.defeat
B.remember
C.believe
D.change
【15】
A.brothers
B.parents
C.children
D.friends
26、Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是魏华,你的朋友张乐向你询问如何保持健康。请你给他发一个邮件提些建议。内容要点如下:
1.注意合理饮食。多吃鱼、肉、豆类等营养食物,特别是新鲜蔬菜和水果,不要吃太多甜食。
2.注意锻炼身体。劳逸结合,多参加体育活动。
3.保证充足的睡眠。不要熬夜,每天至少睡8个小时。
注意:1.词数:120左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
参考词汇:1.熬夜 stay up 2.锻炼身体 take physical exercise 3.营养食物 nutritious foods
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