1、—What did he do in return for free ________ and food offered by the kind couple?
—He helped their son with his lessons.
A.conservation
B.admission
C.accommodation
D.immigration
2、________ some teenagers don’t realize is ________ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.
A.That; how
B.Which; what a
C.What; what
D.What; how
3、 First-class players of football must have excellent ball control, but it is not just _____ they do with their feet _____ counts.
A. how; that B. that; what
C. what; that D. whether; what
4、From time to time, our biology teacher tells us the only way he thinks of __________ experiments well is to practice.
A.do B.to do C.doing D.did
5、--- Why didn’t you help the little boy?
--- Oh, he had struggled to his feet ______ I could run over and offered any help.
A. before B. after
C. when D. since
6、The water was now two feet deep, making it difficult, if not impossible, _________ the car out.
A. getting B. got C. to get D. get
7、I really want to go to a place for the summer vacation, ________ especially with beautiful scenery and unique culture.
A.it
B.that
C.this
D.one
8、Even though we live in a high-tech age, it’s still impossible to predict the weather .
A. actively B. accurately
C. cautiously D. originally
9、If Tom’s wife won’t go to the party,________.
A.he will either
B.neither will he
C.he neither will
D.either he will
10、—Were you hurt in the accident?
—I was shocked, but wasn’t hurt at all. My car was damaged, ______.
A.instead B.otherwise C.anyway D.though
11、 In the early days, Beijing Opera ______ on open-air stages or in teahouses.
A. performed B. was performed
C. performs D. is performed
12、—Have you got the results of the final exam?
—Not yet. I'm afraid it will be a few days we know the final results.
A.before B.after C.until D.when
13、I think of my countless failures and how they’ve contributed________ to making me what I am nowadays.
A.regularly
B.considerably
C.equally
D.deliberately
14、It’s said that dogs will keep you _______ for as long as you want when you are feeling lonely.
A.companion
B.colleague
C.company
D.relation
15、—Do you think I really ________ the bad handwriting in your composition at yesterday’s meeting?
—Sure. Why ________ you always pick holes in everything I write?
A. wouldn’t have mentioned; can
B. mustn’t mention; should
C. shouldn’t have mentioned; must
D. couldn’t mention; would
16、--Look at the picture. Tom looks so excited. He must have been on a wonderful trip.
--Yeah, he ______ himself in Australia.
A.is enjoying B.was enjoying
C.has been enjoying D.would enjoy
17、A painting by Vincent Van Gogh was stolen on _______ would have been the Dutch master’s 167th birthday.
A.that
B.when
C.what
D.which
18、—Credit cards are________ useful when traveling.
—True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.
A.particularly
B.partly
C.exactly
D.gradually
19、News of the world was gone, shut down after ______ in the biggest newspaper scandal ever to hit Britain.
A. catching B. caught
C. being caught D. having caught
20、When for his views about his teaching job,Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.
A. asking B. asked C. having asked D. to be asked
21、A Hungarian doctor is advising her lung disease patients to consider a non-traditional form of treatment: singing! And not just singing while making dinner or washing up at night. As part of their treatment, she wants her patients to sing in public as part of a choir (合唱队)!
The Reuters news agency reports that a new choir named “Breathing for the soul” was formed earlier this year. The group recently performed in the ballroom of a hotel in Budapest. The members of the choir come from all across Hungary. Many are sick with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (慢性阻塞性肺病), more commonly called COPD.
Speaking with Reuters, the choir members explained how singing has improved the quality of their lives. Seventy-four-year-old Maria Aranyi has been suffering with serious asthma, a breathing disorder, for over 10 years. Aranyi said that she never thought in her life that she would ever sing. But now, singing in the choir provides relief from what she call the “gray days”. She added that after singing she noticed that she could also breathe more easily.
Many lung disease patients and others with chronic disorders can become less involved with other people as they grow older. They may be unwilling to go to new places or to try new things. Over time if this continues, they can become more and more lonely.
Singing with others can be a way to break the cycle of loneliness. Singing with others is not easy. It takes a lot of practice and offers a challenge—both physical and mental. But the result—hearing your voice blend and harmonize with others—can be truly uplifting. And for most people, singing in a group is easier than singing alone. There is strength and a sense of well-being in numbers.
【1】What should the patients do according to the doctor’s suggestion?
A.Join the hospital choir.
B.Say no to singing along.
C.Try some new treatment.
D.Refuse conventional treatments.
【2】How did singing benefit Aranyi?
A.It gave her lungs a good workout.
B.She became fond of live performances.
C.It provided her with more leisure time.
D.She felt more enthusiastic about music.
【3】What does the underlined word “blend” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Rise.
B.Combine.
C.Become clearer.
D.Grow louder.
【4】What may be the best title for the text?
A.Breaking The Silence
B.Singing For Harmony
C.Breathing For The Soul
D.Involving Singing Together
22、What’s really green?
Most of us are aware that we must take care of the environment, and the majority of us take steps to save energy and reduce waste and pollution. But recently, some “green truths” have been shown to be only half true, or even completely false. 【1】
Paper shopping bags are better than plastic ones.
Plastic bags cause litter and are a danger to wild animals, which mistake them for food. It takes hundreds of years for plastic to break down, but much less time for paper. Because of this, people think paper bags are the better environmental choice.
However, making a paper bag uses four times as much energy as making a plastic bag and up to three times the amount of water. 【2】 In fact, both kinds of bags are bad for the environment. So, take a reusable bag with you when you go shopping.
【3】
It seems like common sense: eating local food should be better for the environment, because it does not need to be transported long distances and kept cold during transport. 【4】 It is the production of food, not its transport, that uses most of the energy and produces most of the greenhouse gases. In some cases, local produce might have used more energy and produced more greenhouse gases than produce grown a long way away-even taking into account its transport.
It’s better to take a shower than a bath.
【5】 If you spend more than eight minutes in a shower, you’ll use as much water as in a bath-about 50 litres of water. Therefore, the key is to keep your shower time as short as possible.
Environmental awareness is now part of daily life. But it’s worth checking common ideas and opinions to see what’s really green.
A.So say no to plastic bags.
B.Here are some common ones.
C.Unfortunately, it is not that simple.
D.Eating local food is good for the environment.
E.The process also produces more greenhouse gases.
F.It’s time that we took measures to protect our environment.
G.It depends on how long you spend in the shower and how large your bath is.
23、Western New Bridge Library Announcement
Shortened Library Hours for Spring Break |
Library Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day (9:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p. m. ) for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30. |
Coming Events |
● On Monday, March 24, at 10:30 a. m., Scott Sutton, a children's writer, will tell stories to kids over seven. Sutton's attractive style will surely inspire everyone present! ● At 1:00 p.m. on March 26, the Georgetown Musicians will present an Irish Folk Concert, which will be entertaining for the entire family. Come for the music and stay to check out some relevant books for the rest of the week! ● On Thursday, March 27, at 2:00 p. m. , the annual Children's Gathering will take place in Room 201, the second-floor. Pick up an invitation in the Children's Room and return your RSVP (回复) to reserve your seat at the table by 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Only children are allowed in the Gathering. ● At 10:30 a. m. on Friday, March 28, Enzo Monfre of the hit kids' science show, ENZOology, will bring Fossils Live! Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surface of the earth, to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, and more. Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show -- come and see him at the library! |
Please note: In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926-3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voice message. The call-down service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies. The Help Desk supplies service to you all the year round! For questions about all these, please contact hld @ wnbl, org. |
Stay for the great Fun ; Stay for the relevant Books ! |
【1】According to the passage, Enzo Monfre will .
A.show the children around a zoo B.tell stories to children over seven
C.be present at the science show in person D.lead the children to the Ellen DeGeneres Show
【2】The Help Desk in this library supplies service .
A.only during the daytime B.in case of emergency
C.till the end of the Spring Break D.after 22:00 p. m. every day
【3】We can learn from the passage that children can .
A.attend all the activities with their parents
B.borrow some relevant books for the activities
C.participate in the activities from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m.
D.choose only one of the activities according to their interest
24、 A group of people introduced themselves to me and my German classmate Julia. They were from a production company, currently in the process of filming a movie based in Du’an, a rural area a few hours north of Nanning. They tried to explain the plot of the film, but neither mine nor Julia’s Chinese was good enough to fully understand what they were saying. They then asked if we would be interested in being part of the project.
I came to China to experience new things and new opportunities, and being in a movie sounded so exciting. So in less than a second, I jumped at the chance of being in the film. Julia on the other hand was not so enthusiastic. It took 30 minutes to convince her to be part of the film, and she eventually accepted the chance.
That afternoon we were taken to the production company’s office to meet the director and some of the cast. We all sat together, drinking tea, talking about why Julia and I were in China and about the film. It seemed a little bit like a dream.
Ever since I was a small child, I dreamed of becoming a movie star, but I would never have guessed that my dream would come true, especially now in China.
At the end of the talk, we were given scripts(剧本)and had a few photographs taken. We were given the production schedule and ensured that our scenes would only be shot at weekends so it wouldn’t interfere with our studies. We left the office and were excited about the film, unknowing what filming was actually like.
On our first day of filming, we were picked up in the early morning from the university and we drove deep into the countryside.
We arrived at the location and waited for our scene to be shot. We watched as the other actors and crew went about their work, busy shooting and reshooting the same scene from different angles and perspectives. I never knew how much effort and care went into filming even the shortest and simplest scene. It was then our turn to shoot, and I was very nervous and very excited.
【1】From the first paragraph we know that______.
A.the writer was also a German
B.Du’an is the name of a film
C.neither the writer’s Chinese nor her classmate’s was very good
D.the group of people wanted the writer to be the director of the film
【2】From the passage we can learn that the writer______.
A.was interested in new things
B.was interested in exciting films
C.jumped high in the film
D.wasn’t as enthusiastic as Julia about the film
【3】Which of the following is TRUE about the filming?
A.Before being part of the film, the writer had to make friends with the director.
B.An actor or actress must recite all the scripts.
C.Before being part of the film, one must know what filming is actually like.
D.Sometimes the same scene can be shot or reshot many times.
【4】What might happen in the following paragraph?
A.The writer was praised in her university.
B.The writer became very famous as a new actress.
C.How the writer performed in the film.
D.How the writer got on with other actors.
【5】Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?
A.A foreign girl’s adventure
B.A foreign girl’s experience as an “actress”
C.A foreign girl’s college life in China
D.A foreign girl’s trip to the countryside
25、 In 2017, Bionca Smith struggled for a successful life but was up to her neck in bills. Frustrated, she _______ on Facebook: I want to travel the world with my son.
In deed, she worked long hours every day but work ______ her little time for Carter, who was struggling with reading in school and refused to talk with others. As she ______ at the Facebook response, Bionca made a(an) ____ to her son seriously she would be his learning coach and in the meantime she decided to get rid of everything to start traveling. With the first destination ______, she sold or donated most of their ______.
For the next eight months, they traveled through Thailand and Africa while Bionca made money from her new business through social media. Gradually, Carter became a(n) ___ reader. "When your child has freedom and flexibility, he can _____ in so many ways on his own terms, says Bionca. “His complete change is ______.
Bionca was tired of ______ booking flights, cars and places to stay. The concept of living in a van (房车)and exploring the country ______ her. Within weeks, Bionca _____ a 1989 Ford with a kitchen and beds for $4,900. They set off for another ______ in Southern California.
She shared the journey on social media and ______ many fans. Perhaps her biggest fan is Carter, _______. “My son has come out of his ______ and now he's open to trying new things.” she says.
The two might live in a house again someday but don't plan to ______ anytime soon. For now, they enjoy their ______ life. “We've learned that we should enjoy every moment and ______ accept what life brings,” says Bionca. "We're defining what _______ means to our family."
【1】A.registered B.thought C.checked D.posted
【2】A.guaranteed B.left C.killed D.spent
【3】A.pointed B.jumped C.stared D.guessed
【4】A.promise B.appointment C.plan D.apology
【5】A.chosen B.visited C.reached D.explored
【6】A.houses B.belongings C.bills D.happenings
【7】A.slow B.lovely C.poor D.eager
【8】A.learn B.walk C.survive D.play
【9】A.amazing B.interesting C.inviting D.confusing
【10】A.eventually B.continually C.gradually D.deliberately
【11】A.belonged to B.held onto C.appealed to D.happened to
【12】A.found B.sold C.replaced D.repaired
【13】A.adventure B.ride C.voyage D.destination
【14】A.lost B.gathered C.met D.rewarded
【15】A.yet B.though C.instead D.rather
【16】A.experience B.trip C.shell D.shelter
【17】A.hang about B.give up C.settle down D.start off
【18】A.modem B.busy C.tough D.free
【19】A.truly B.partly C.politely D.blindly
【20】A.books B.success C.business D.schooling
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sam is a brave policeman who often comes across dangerous situations. However, when he was young, he experienced a funny story during his work.
That was a nice day, and Sam worked at the police station as usual. A rich and beautiful woman carrying a purse drove to work. She parked her car in the street outside her office. When she finished her work that afternoon, she got into her car quickly and started driving home as usual. Suddenly, she noticed a yellow car at her back, whose driver was a man with a very ugly look. To her surprise, when she turned left, the yellow car also turned left. When she turned right, the yellow car turned right, too. When she stopped at the traffic lights, the yellow car stopped behind her.
Gradually, fear came into her heart. What should she do? How could she get rid of this terrible man? To deal with this situation, she decided to drive quickly to the police station where Sam worked. However, she was even more surprised when she saw the car still followed her and stopped behind her. “How dare he follow me here?” she said to herself. She could feel her heart beating faster than ever. At that time, Sam was standing on duty outside the police station. Seeing Sam wearing a police uniform, she was more than delighted that she would be safe.
At once, she jumped out of her car and ran to Sam without any delay. Pointing at the man inside the car, she said a bad man was following her and asked Sam to arrest him. To find what was happening, Sam walked towards the man who had stopped his car near the woman’s.
But what shocked Sam was that the man didn’t try to escape when he saw him. Instead, the man looked relieved. Seconds later, the man walked towards the woman and Sam.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The man just smiled and started to tell the truth.
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Then, Sam was lost in thought and began to talk with the woman.
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