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1、I can’t thank you ____ much for the kindness, because without your help I couldn’t have succeeded in the exam.
A.so B.too C.such D.that
2、English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, each of ________ uses it somewhat differently.
A.which B.what C.them D.those
3、It’s _______ for people to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life.
A. reasonable B. available
C. accurate D. cautious
4、______ from a real event, the Climbers tells the story of the first Chinese team to conquer Mount Everest in 1960.
A.Adapting B.To adapt C.Having adapted D.Adapted
5、Much disappointed as he is in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence.
A. to have failed B. failed
C. having failed D. failing
6、What was it ______ brought you two together? Was it your love of music?
A.as B.who C.that D.which
7、—We are organizing a party this weekend, and I’d like you to come.
—________! I’m going to visit my grandparents. Thank you all the same.
A.Good luck B.Have fun C.Take it easy D.What a pity
8、Have self-awareness of how much work you can ________ at any time and manage expectations.
A.rely on B.pick on C.take on D.draw on
9、See things in a negative light and you will find faults everywhere and problems where there are really _______.
A.none B.no one C.something D.nothing
10、In some western countries， demand for graduates from MBA courses has______.
A.turned down B.turned over C.fallen down D.fallen over
11、––Cathy is not coming to your birthday party tonight.
––But she ______!
A. promised B. promises
C. will promise D. had promised
12、—Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem.
—You know, music is the source of ______ in life.
A. inspiration B. identification
C. reaction D. recreation
13、—Next week I will go to a job interview. will you give me some suggestions?
—Smiling is a great way to make yourself ________.
A．stand out
B．turn out
C．work out
D．pick out
14、Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.
A.more carefully B.the most carefully C.less carefully D.the least carefully
15、The Internet is so much a part of our culture that it affects our lives by acting as a ______ for face-to-face contacts.
A. preference B. motivation
C. substitute D. guideline
16、—Did you catch what I said?
—Sorry. I ________ a text message just now.
A. had answered B. have answered C. would answer D. was answering
17、— I am bored with running.
— Why not try trampoline, a new fitness craze that ______ the world by storm?
A.took B.is taking C.had taken D.will take
18、______ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may influence genes in human bodies.
A．Having exposed
B．Being exposed
C．To expose
D．Exposed
19、Cost ________as follows: food and drink 100 yuan, studying material 150 yuan, accommodation fee 300 yuan.
A．breaks down
B．breaks off
C．breaks in
D．breaks out
20、All I can do is________ a tricycle and make money for the students.
A．ride.
B．to ride
C．riding
D．rode
21、Master Gardener Volunteers Wanted
What is a Master Gardener?
A master gardener is a citizen that is interested in gardening and can fulfill the training and volunteer hours necessary. Requirements vary by county and state,and the course is tailored for that specific region. You will receive special education on the soils in your area,the types of native plants，insect and disease issues，basic botany，and other information pertinent(相关的)to your gardening zone.
The educational opportunity to learn specifics about where you garden will not only help you be-come a better gardener but is then passed along to the general public in lectures,clinics,and through newsletters.
What Qualifications Must You Meet?
Anyone can apply to be a Master Gardener——you don’t need to be an expert or have a degree. You do, however, need to:
●Have certain experience or know a little about gardening or landscape management.
●Be willing to share horticulture(园艺学)information with others.
●Be willing to attend a training program and can devote time to volunteering and continuing education.
Besides,to become a Master Gardener volunteer, each applicant needs to complete an application,prepare background screening paperwork and schedule an interview with Extension staff.
What Does the Training Involve?
Training sessions are offered one day a week over a three-month period and are led by expert educators in the region. Approximately 60 hours of classroom instruction and field study and 50 hours of volunteer internship(实习)work are required to complete the program and become certified. In order to remain a certified Master Gardener,30 hours of volunteer work and 10 hours of continuing education or advanced training are required each year.
【1】What does a Master Gardener do?
A．Promote gardening practices abroad.
B．Train volunteers to help with agriculture.
C．Teach the youth about diets and agriculture.
D．Donate time to the local gardening extension.
【2】What is required if you want to apply to be a Master Gardener?
A．Having some relevant knowledge.
B．Acquiring excellent teaching skills.
C．Completing given training sessions.
D．Obtaining rich volunteer experience.
【3】How long will it take to remain a qualified Master Gardener the second year?
A．About 40 hours.
B．Three months.
C．About 150 hours.
D．About 110 hours.
22、 As Americans live longer and the job market stays competitive, fast-food chains are increasingly hiring from senior centers, churches and aging advocacy groups like AARP, Bloomberg reports. And it's not just death rates and economic trends driving the change. Seniors have more polished social skills, but teens are stopped from growing up online with fewer real-world connections.
“I spend a lot of time with young kids. They can he very disrespectful,” 63-year-old Church's Chicken manager Stevenson Williams tells Bloomberg of his teen coworkers. “You have to coach them and tell them this is your job, not the street,” Williams says. Having “soft skills” such as politeness often comes more easily to the seniors, who have had a lifetime of experience in the workforce to learn how to treat customers compared with young people.
Employers thus get a more mature worker at no additional cost but the reasons for seniors outpacing teen hires are many. The US Census Bureau reported this year that, by 2035, there will be more Americans over age 65 than there are children under age 18. Plus, fewer people in their prime (盛年)are working—thanks to the unaffordable childcare that forces many parents to stay at home, according to a study by Princeton University.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts the number of American workers aged between 65 and 74 will swell 4.5 percent by 2024, while the 16-to-24s will shrink 1.4 percent. By 2024, the BLS projects the labor force will grow to about 164 million people. That number includes about 41 million people aged 55 and older about 13 million of whom are expected to be aged 65 and up.
So don’t be surprised to see even more service with a smile and silver hair in that drive-through lane.
【1】What does the underlined part “the change” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A.The job market gets competitive.
B.Americans live longer.
C.Senior centers are becoming more popular.
D.Fast-food chains hire more senior people.
【2】Why are seniors the hot new fast-food employees according to Williams?
A.They demand less pay.
B.Teens are easy to quit.
C.Teens are hard to control and manage.
D.They are good at socializing.
【3】Which of the following can be regarded as a “soft skill”?
A.Knowing customers’ needs.
B.Having high education.
C.Having lots of connections with the real world.
D.Being skillful at computer.
【4】Why do many parents stay at home?
A.They prefer to look after children.
B.They find it hard to find a job.
C.They find it hard to pay for childcare.
D.They are unwilling to work with senior citizens.
23、Being responsible is universally agreed to be one of the keys to success. 【1】 Instead, it takes a long time for kids to develop this difficult yet beautiful habit. So, how should parents teach their kids to be responsible for their duties?
·Start early. If you haven’t taught your kids responsibility, you can’t suddenly blame them for acting irresponsibly. Begin teaching responsibility when your kid is very young. 【2】
·Guide your children. It’s important for a parent to understand kids’skill level and give them tasks suitable for the skill level. 【3】 First, show your kids where the watering pot is kept and then show how the plants are watered. Also, explain why plants need regular watering. Even your kids can help out as long as you guide them carefully.
·Talk about responsibility. 【4】 Children who hear this word from an early age also quickly understand the meaning of responsibility. When you give your kids tasks, be sure to tell them that it’s their “responsibility” to complete the tasks.
·【5】 The best way your kids will learn to act responsibly is by observing you and other family members. Show your responsibility by acting in a responsible manner at all times in front of your children. By observing your actions your kids will slowly learn to be responsible.
A．Be a role model.
B．Avoid constant rewards.
C．Unfortunately, responsibility can’t be learnt overnight.
D．Your praise will go a long way in making your kids responsible.
E．The earlier you start off, the sooner you can teach your kids to be responsible.
F．Child experts often recommend parents to use the word “responsibility” in front of kids.
G．For example, you can give your 5-year-old kid the responsibility of watering the plants.
24、Imagine you bought a new shirt and did not intend to buy a new jacket,however,you suppose that the new shirt makes the old jacket look worn. You weaken and buy a new jacket, new trousers,even new shoes.Before you realize it,you have a whole new wardrobe.And maybe an empty bank account.
This is called the Diderot Effect. Denis Diderot,a well-known French philosopher,was the co-founder and writer of Encyclopedia. However，he was too badly off to afford a dowry(嫁妆)for his daughter. His only valuable possessions were books. Hearing of Diderot’s financial troubles,Catherine the Great,the Empress of Russia, offered to buy his library at a high price. Shortly after this lucky sale，Diderot acquired a new dressing gown(长袍)which had a huge effect on his life. As he wrote in the article in 1769, the new dressing gown made his other belongings seem old and unattractive. Thus, he began replacing them.
According to many social scientists,it resulted from a psychological need for our possessions to go together and to reflect our self-image. In 1988, anthropologist Grant McCracken coined the term “the Diderot Effect” to describe this need and its influence on consumerism.
Marketers utilize this need by displaying products in what McCracken calls Diderot Unities. An example is the Swedish furniture company IKEA, whose marketing uses two kinds of Diderot Unities in its shops, website and catalogue. One is dividing items like lamps and rugs into various furniture “families”. The other is displaying items in fully furnished rooms. Shops count on all of these to create the Diderot Effect, making the buyer want the entire package.
We may occasionally give in to the Diderot Effect,but knowing it exists can help us resist it so we don’t regret our purchases. Before buying something, ask yourself, is it necessary? Then, buy items that match what you already have. And remind yourself that a new chair won’t transform your bedroom into a showroom!
【1】What can we infer about Denis Diderot from paragraph 2?
A．His belongings were out of style.
B．He showed interest in nothing but books.
C．He kept on buying new items after the lucky sale.
D．His new dressing gown landed him in financial troubles.
【2】Why are people always buying things they don’t actually need?
A．To improve their social status.
B．To show off their beauty and elegance.
C．To make their belongings better matched.
D．To cater for the needs of family members.
【3】What does the underlined word “utilize” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Get rid of.
B．Ignore.
C．Affect.
D．Take advantage of.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Keep an eye on your bank account
B．Embrace Minimalism: less is more
C．The Diderot Effect: a two-edged sword
D．Have you ever given in to the Diderot Effect?
25、 Maybe it's my love of baseball that connects my aunt Helen and me. She has always kept me _________ in her experiences of playing baseball back in the 1940s. I would listen to these _________ over and over. She used to say, “Go after what you want. Don't be ashamed of failing. Real _________comes from never trying.”
In 1943, she was one of the young women who _________ for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball league. She _________ what it would be like to win a championship for her hometown! She imagined a long narrow pointed flag _________ at the baseball field, and on it the name Helen would be there for all to _________ .
About a week later, Aunt Helen received a _________ from the leaders of the girl's baseball league in Chicago! Aunt Helen _________ it open and learned that she had been invited to the league's main tryouts!
But as the days went by, Aunt Helen became __________ about traveling to Chicago alone. What if she went all that way and __________ ? When the day of the tryouts __________ , she was too afraid to go.
Aunt Helen has spent the rest of her life wondering what would have happened __________ she had gone to those tryouts. Because of this, she never missed another __________ in her life. She learned that every dream is worth __________ ， even if you catch only a few of them.
【1】A.interested B.concerned C.disappointed D.devoted
【2】A.messages B.novels C.stories D.reports
【3】A.success B.achievement C.argument D.embarrassment
【4】A.made up B.tried out C.stood up D.looked out
【5】A.thought over B.convinced of C.dreamed of D.believed in
【6】A.growing B.sticking C.posting D.hanging
【7】A.write B.see C.listen D.talk
【8】A.letter B.lecture C.gift D.diamond
【9】A.threw B.tore C.broke D.struck
【10】A.sure B.cautious C.worried D.excited
【11】A.slipped B.fell C.slept D.failed
【12】A.lost B.came C.disappeared D.flew
【13】A.if B.unless C.until D.before
【14】A.word B.journey C.opportunity D.instruction
【15】A.chasing B.running C.giving D.cherishing
26、假定你是晨光中学的学生李律，你正在某国外中学作交换生，该校的“外国文化”栏目近期将介绍中国传统文化，校报编辑Jenny给你写信，咨询你的意见。请你给Jenny写封回信，内容要点如下：
1.你认为最能代表中国文化的是什么?请说明理由；
2.我们应该如何更好地推广中国文化? (至少两点)
3.词数不少于100.
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