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1、People have difficulty accepting that their pictures were webcast live to millions of viewers, ______ the fact that some of them were not so graceful.
A．no doubt
B．no denying
C．nothing like
D．not to mention
2、Look! Here’ s a photo ______ in my classroom at primary school. Can you recognize me in it?
A. taken B. taking
C. to take D. being taken
3、Some institutions have established reading clubs to promote reading, but the effort, though ________, is far from enough.
A．appreciated
B．appreciating
C．having appreciated
D．to appreciate
4、In the global economy, a new drug for cancer, ________ it is discovered, will create many economic possibilities around the world.
A.whatever B.whoever
C.wherever D.whichever
5、—It is said that Frank is very rich and is always changing his private cars . What is he?
—________of a manager, I am not sure.
A．Somebody
B．Anyone
C．Something
D．Anything
6、—Is it all right if I leave a bit earlier?
——_________ . I can finish the report on my own.
A．Sure thing
B．Help yourself
C．Forget it
D．That depends
7、Japan is facing an ageing population, with the population ______ from the current 127 million to 90 million.
A. expecting to shrink B. expected to shrink
C. expecting to have shrunk D. expected to have shrunk
8、Diligence and self-discipline are ________ need to make it to our ideal university in the near future, especially at this particular moment.
A.all that B.all what C.that all D.what all
9、By now, no one has come up with a（n）_____ explanation of why dinosaurs died out, and it remains a mystery．
A. astonishing B. amusing
C. convincing D. puzzling
10、You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.
A. Everyone B. No one
C. One D. Someone
11、—It has been a while and I am still________about the fast pace back here in my school. I miss the life in England so much!
—I miss your________too. We had an amazing year!
A.compromising; help B.struggling; company
C.compromising; company D.struggling; help
12、It was when the private company successfully launched astronauts into space__________I knew it would open up more opportunities in the space industry.
A.which B.how C.where D.that
13、Sixty decades on, the presenter (Queen Elizabeth II) has evolved somewhat, as has the technology she described. Back then, who _____ that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones, as some of you are today?
A. must have imagined B. may have imagined
C. would have imagined D. should have imagined
14、— Let’s go swimming this afternoon, shall we?
— Good idea. Nothing is more ________ than swimming in such a hot day.
A.friendly B.enjoyable C.hopeful D.difficult
15、The ______ difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously.
A.official B.potential C.essential D.confidential
16、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
17、We want to rent a bus which can________40 people for our trip to Beijing.
A.load B.hold C.fill D.support
18、--Has James finished his report on his Enquiry Learning yet?
--I’m not sure. She _________ on it last week.
A. was working B. has worked C. worked D. had worked
19、— He speaks Chinese very well.
— It’s not surprising. He ___ in Beijing for nine years next week.
A. has been living
B. has lived
C. will have been lived
D. will have been living
20、I ______ to visit him in the hospital, but I was fully occupied the whole of last week.
A.had gone B.might go C.must have gone D.would have gone
21、
THE REMARKABLE ROCKS area must-see on Kangaroo Island
accessible by air and ferry from the Australian mainland
Hop on new Kangaroo Island trail
for five-day adventure
It sounds like an amusement park.Or a portion of a zoo reserved for marsupials(有袋动物). But Kangaroo Island(KI), 30 minutes by air from Adelaide in South Australia, is just the opposite. Much of the island remained inaccessible to visitors until this year.Opened to the public in May, the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, a nearly 38-mile, fie-day hike, ushers adventurous trekkers on a botanically distinctive immersion into the islands' south-west side.
Footers can expect to walk roughly four to seven hours a day, passing colorful flower, splendid sugar gum tees and massive native plant life. In this timeless setting, they'll likely sport kangaroos, goanna lizards and spiny echidna. From cliff rims， they'll overlook the Southern Ocean， where sharks lurk and schools of salmon cluster in flower like, protective formations.
The trial includes 4 camping areas,each outfitted with 24 tent platforms :12 for self-guided walkers and 12 for tour operators,who also can arrange options off the trail.
Independent trekkers pay about$124to do the walk; the cost includes the parking at the Flinders Chase visitor center ,and a trail guide and map.
KI is accessible both by air and by ferry ;www.tourkangarooisland. com.au
--Chicago Tribune/TNS
【1】According to the passage, Kangaroo Island is special for .
A.camping sites B.kangaroos
C.an amusement park D.natural beauty
【2】On the island the visitors can .
A.feed wild animals
B.visit the Remarkable Rocks
C.choose from 12 tent platforms
D.take a boat on the Southern Ocean
22、 “Is it possible for Brownie not to be glad to be back after a happy stay at my uncle's？”Miss Gauss asked Dad.“It'll be all right. Give her a bit more to eat，” he said in a low voice, without tearing his eyes from Brownie while his wife was busy packing Brownie's belongings, saying，“Brownie is not so cute as her younger brother, Spotty. Take care of the little thing when walking him.”
It happened on the night of July 10th, 2013 before the Gausses took a trip to Hawaii. They entrusted their pet to me because they thought I was the first person they'd confide in. And another intention of theirs was that I had already trained Spotty into a wellknown pet in my community, which can act many tricks, such as “Sit down！” “Stand up！” “Give me your right hand！” “Turn around！” She can even sing, and, of course, that's just a strange sharp noise. Having seen them off, I took beautiful Brownie home in my arms, for fear that he would slip away.
Brownie_was_the_kind_of_gogo_but_unsocial_baby,_so I tried many ways to be his friend, which made Spotty rather unhappy. They often fought a battle, seemingly to break my roof loose. Soon, Brownie turned out to be an agreeable family member. He was an endearing pet, often begging for comforts in my arms. I seized the chance to train him and he achieved a lot, which I texted Mr.Gauss. They were so overjoyed and decided to fly home ahead of time to see Brownie's qualitative change.
But，all this was thoroughly destroyed because of Brownie's death in a traffic accident. What a poor little creature！He was really dogged(紧随) by bad luck, and he was saved from death shortly after his birth. For whatever reason，therefore, I was overwhelmed by feelings of guilt, which seemed to run most deeply in me.
The best way to cheer ourselves up is to try first to cheer somebody else up. That will be an everlasting pain in my heart, a wound that does not heal.
【1】 What is suggested in the first paragraph?
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B. Honesty is the best policy.
C. A sign of tragedy.
D. Background of the accident.
【2】 Brownie went to the writer's home mainly because________.
A. his owners would go on a trip
B. he was just saved from death
C. he would be Spotty's husband
D. he would be trained
【3】 When the writer says“Brownie was the kind of gogo but unsociable baby”， he means________.
A. Brownie was active but unfriendly
B. Brownie was easygoing but unfriendly
C. Brownie was a pet that runs fast
D. Brownie was active but homeless
【4】 How did the writer feel after the accident?
A. Regretful. B. Guilty.
C. Sympathetic. D. Embarrassed.
23、 Researchers have watched Asian honey bees hunt for animal feces（粪便）, carry it home, and then apply it around the entrance to their nests. Their findings document the behavior for the first time.
"It turns out that by applying animal feces around colony entrances, Asian honey bees are able to stop giant hornets（大黄蜂）from their nest entrances. The hornets are less likely to try to break into the colonies by landing and chewing at their entrances in a multiple-hornet attack, which is the most deadly kind of hornet attack that honey bees experience," lead researcher Heather Mattila said.
Called "fecal spotting", what the bees are doing is using a tool, researchers suggest. "Tool use is a controversial topic and the criteria to identify it have been defined and redefined many times over," Mattila says. "Across the majority of definitions, we look for an animal holding something, placing it with intentionality, and using it in a way that improves the function of the thing that the tool was applied to. This behavior of honey bees meets all of these criteria.”
Mattila and her fellows have been studying Asian honey bees in Vietnam since 2013. They’ve done fieldwork watching colonies in wooden hives（蜂房）managed by local beekeepers. They cleaned the front of the hives and then tracked how the bees looked for animal feces to build up defenses against their hornet enemies.
They found that giant hornets were much less likely to land on hive entrances or chew their way into the hives when there were more fecal spots around the entrances.
Attacks by groups of giant hornets can sometimes wipe out entire colonies of honey bees so protective measures like these are key to survival. Interestingly, the animal feces keeps away the hornets, but the bees don't have a problem picking it up or toting it around.
"At this point, we don't know why animal feces disgusts hornets but is attractive to bees," Matilla says. "It is definitely something that needs to be studied further.”
【1】Why do Asian honey bees take animal feces home?
A．To build their nests.
B．To defend their nests.
C．To shelter nest entrances.
D．To set a trap for enemies.
【2】What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
A．To show tool use is a controversial topic.
B．To show the concept of tool use is hard to define
C．To show there are many definitions about tool use.
D．To show "fecal spotting" is a tool using phenomenon.
【3】What puzzles researchers in the study?
A．How honey bees find animal feces.
B．Why giant hornets attack honey bees.
C．What is the key to honey bees’ survival.
D．Why giant hornets hate feces while bees don't.
【4】What can be the best title for the passage?
A．Honey Bees Are Cleverer than Giant Hornets
B．Tool Using Skills Make Honey Bees Stand Out
C．Honey Bees Employ Tools to Fight Giant Hornets
D．Honey Bees Use Various Ways to Defend Hornets
24、 Déjà vu， the strange feeling of having been to this very place or done this very thing before when you know you haven't， happens to most people at some point in their lives. The expression comes from the French， meaning "already seen".
My friend Shannon knew that she was going to marry her husband the day they met. She had dated a lot of men following her divorce， but none of them felt right. Then， she met Bob. There was something about the way he smiled， his voice and the shape of his hands， that made her think that they had known each other before. After talking it was clear that their paths had never crossed， but after their first lunch date， they became inseparable. What Shannon and Bob immediately felt for each other was more than just physical chemistry. It was a natural understanding and a depth of closeness that usually arises after couples are together for many years. They were married two months after they met and have been together now for ten years.
I'm often asked how to tell the difference between a feeling of déjà vu when we first meet someone and all attraction stemming from an addictive obsession （痴迷）.
There is a strong tendency among addicts to try to "fix" themselves with love， rushing prematurely into relationships inspired only by strong physical attraction. They often have nothing to do with déjà vu， but stem rather from a basic emptiness that longs to be filled. There is no true bond between the people involved，they hardly know each other， and these partnership attempts fail miserably when the pink glow of newness wears off. However，mostly déjà vu experiences convey a quality that is quiet and solid. The possibility of having a déjà vu is existing in partnerships of all kinds，particularly the more intimate ones. It can occur in business， friendships and family， often leading to outcomes that can impact the direction of our life.
Déjà vus can take place anywhere， at any time and with anyone. Don't let these possibilities pass you by. Summoning the courage to take a chance and act， to have faith in what is not yet visible， will make the experience your own.
【1】What is déjà vu？
A.The false belief that one has experienced something before.
B.The fact that one is often cheated by his belief.
C.The wrong idea that couples share everything in life.
D.The feeling that one falls in love at first sight.
【2】Why does the author mention his friend's love story in Paragraph 2？
A.To introduce the topic.
B.To entertain the readers.
C.To support the explanation.
D.To analyze couple relationship.
【3】In what way is déjà vu different from physical attraction？
A.It occurs all the time.
B.It's stable and lasts long.
C.It involves a previous experience.
D.It appears only between couples.
【4】What does the author suggest doing when déjà vu takes place？
A.Practicing before acting.
B.Calming down and letting it go.
C.Regarding it as nothing but imagination.
D.Seizing the opportunity and taking actions.
25、 It was early in 1981 when I first met George. I was in my early 30s，_____ a creative way to raise little children. At 65，George had recently retired and was looking for a rewarding _____ for his golden years. For both of us，____ was "it" and we met at a local training class. Thus began a friendship that was to ____ for 25 years-until the day he died.
George took to painting with an inspiring level of ______ . His equipment was_______ -all tools for painting. Ever practical，George______ these painting things in a tool box-a red tool box. For about six years George and I______ together through various units until the________ of the course drew us apart.
Fast-forward some years and George was now 80. He rang one day and ______ me to come to his house. At the tea time, George said he was_______ with painting and determined to ____ all his "stuff". Everything-paints, boards and even the red tool box! And no_______ of talking could persuade him otherwise.
After considerable persuasion, I _____ this precious gift and I still use much of his____ today, more than 20 years later. As I paint I often_______ personality, generous spirit and unfailing encouragement.
The most ______ thing is the Red Tool Box, still in good _____ and the original shop sticker is still _____ in place although the price has long since worn off. But that's all right because to my mind some things, like friendship, are beyond_____ .
【1】A.evaluating B.seeking C.predicting D.analyzing
【2】A.hobby B.degree C.relationship D.institution
【3】A.friendship B.experience C.pension D.painting
【4】A.obtain B.strengthen C.last D.extend
【5】A.qualification B.acquisition C.adjustment D.commitment
【6】A.expensive B.comprehensive C.similar D.available
【7】A.buried B.hid C.housed D.left
【8】A.studied B.gathered C.corresponded D.negotiated
【9】A.influence B.progress C.pressure D.completion
【10】A.convinced B.allowed C.asked D.forced
【11】A.over B.through C.along D.out
【12】A.carry on B.take on C.give away D.put away
【13】A.interest B.sense C.need D.amount
【14】A.accepted B.donated C.exchanged D.possessed
【15】A.technology B.distinction C.wisdom D.equipment
【16】A.cater B.remember C.consult D.scold
【17】A.treasured B.expected C.limited D.recognized
【18】A.company B.way C.shape D.order
【19】A.firmly B.hardly C.slightly D.deliberately
【20】A.expression B.price C.reality D.imagination
26、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Allen打算到北京大学学习。他听说很多留学生选择汉语言文学专业，他对医学也很感兴趣，想征求你的意见。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.推荐其中一个专业并陈述理由；
2.期待见面。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：汉语言文学Chinese Language and Literature医学medicine
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