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1、The fellow we spoke ________ no comment at first.
A．to make
B．to made
C．made
D．to making
2、It was the year before last that Scotland failed the attempt to _______ of the Great Britain, though the queen Elizabeth had said it was entirely up to the Scottish people.
A. look out B. run out C. keep out D. pull out
3、A number of traditions ________ celebrated in China during the Spring Festival every year.
A.is B.was C.are D.were
4、A book I read last year, ______ name I can’t remember, changed my idea about time.
A.which B.that
C.whose D.what
5、Some elderly people find it hard________ the things that happened while they were children.
A．remember
B．to remember
C．remembering
D．remembered
6、It’s true that beauty does not always meet with a single, uniform standard. A person’s cultural background, for example, may influence ______ he or she find attractive in others.
A. that B. which
C. what D. when
7、The sales of houses in our city fell by 40 percent last month, and it will be 48 percent ______ we don’t count low-price houses provided for poor residents.
A.as B.unless C.if D.before
8、Those who suffer from headache will find they get ______ from this medicine.
A.relief B.safety C.defense D.shelter
9、 volcanoes for many years, I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.
A. To study B. Studying
C. Having studied D. Studied
10、_______the strong winds continue, part of the highway would still be temporarily closed.
A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Might
11、The government has been under growing pressure to ______ the causes of air pollution as smog frequently smothers the country’s large cities.
A.release B.schedule
C.maintain D.address
12、–What do you think of your new ipad? --Good. I can’t find a ______ one.
A. worst B. best C. worse D. better
13、Mr. Li is a good man who always thinks more of others than himself, ______ we should follow the example of.
A.it B.him C.one D.that
14、— I never expected the experiment would be ________ failure.
— Nor did I. The result came as ________ complete surprise.
A．a; a
B．不填; a
C．a; the
D．不填; the
15、 Energy, passion and a burning desire are, you see, ________ true learning takes.
A．that
B．what
C．how
D．which
16、I think you’d better avoid talking about politics, religion and other ______ topics with him if you are not close friends.
A．sensitive
B．skeptical
C．aggressive
D．attractive
17、My brother ________ you more help, but he was fully occupied at that time.
A. gave B. had given
C. could give D. could have given
18、Each road leads to Rome. If you can't get ________ you want to go by one road, just try another.
A.what B.how C.which D.where
19、The tea-picking opera _____ developed from the tea-growing regions in Jiangxi where the tea pickers would sing songs while working.
A．luckily
B．skillfully
C．originally
D．rapidly
20、Jackson is cheerful about his life ________ he is suffering from cancer.
A. even if B. as long as
C. as if D. ever since
21、 “Did you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday?” Lindsey whispers to Tori.
With her eyes shining, Tori brags, “You bet I did, Sean told me two days ago.”
Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happened to be yours truly, Adam Freedmam. I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori aren't very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip(闲话).I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.
An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topic—breakups, trouble at home, even dropping out—that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the juicier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, but cruel lies can cause pain.
If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? That answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor(传言) can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don't. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group”. In other words, gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感).
Gossip also can have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The do's and don'ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.
The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story” might have.
【1】The author uses a conversation at the beginning of the passage to______ .
A．introduce a topic
B．present an argument
C．describe the characters
D．clarify his writing purpose
【2】An important negative effect of gossip is that it______.
A．breaks up relationships
B．embarrasses the listener
C．spreads information around
D．causes unpleasant experiences
【3】In the author's opinion, many people like to gossip because it______.
A．gives them a feeling of pleasure
B．helps them to make more friends
C．makes them better at telling stories
D．enables them to meet important people
【4】Professor David Wilson thinks that gossip can______.
A．provide students with written rules
B．help people watch their own behaviors
C．force schools to improve student handbooks
D．attract the police's attention to group behaviors
22、 MEXICO CITY, April 1（Xinhua）——Discoveries at the legendary Sanxingdui ruins in southwest China show that the region’s ancient Shu state civilization shared similarities with the Maya, according to the director of the Chichen Itza archaeological site, Marco Antonio Santos.
The Sanxingdui ruins, located in the city of Guanghan, about 60 kilometers from Chengdu, belonged to the Shu Kingdom that existed at least 4,800 years ago and lasted more than 2,000 years. China announced on March 20 that archaeologists uncovered gold, ivory and jade objects dating back about 3,000 years in six sacrificial pits.
Santos told Xinhua that the bronze-made remains of trees buried at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom recall the Maya’s sacred ceiba tree, which symbolized the union of heaven, earth and the underworld for the civilization that flourished in Mesoamerica. “They are very important similarities.” said Santos, stressing that “the representations of trees in both cultures provide us with a symbolism that is very similar”.
“One notable feature of the recent discoveries at Sanxingdui was the interdisciplinary（跨学科的）work and technology applied by teams of Chinese archaeologists.” said Santos. “The technology allowed the unearthing of artifacts as fragile as silk remains, which other types of less careful excavation methods would not have been able to manage.” he said. “Cooperation between Chinese and Mexican archaeologists could benefit projects in the Maya world, where the rainy climate and humidity are problematic for the conservation of objects.” said Santos.
“Every time our cultural knowledge increases, regardless of whether we speak one language or another, what it shows us is that we continue to be sister cultures, and, therefore, the exchange of such knowledge is fundamental.” said Santos.
【1】What does the underlined word “excavation” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A．research
B．examination
C．digging
D．discovery
【2】Which of the following is true according to Santos?
A．The sacred ceiba tree is also found at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom.
B．The recent discoveries at Sanxingdui featured interdisciplinary work and technology.
C．Only the unearthing of silk remains needs to be managed with more careful methods.
D．The language barrier is an issue that affects the cooperation between China and Mexico.
【3】What is the passage mainly about?
A．China and Mexico continue to exchange cultural knowledge.
B．The discovery of the Sanxingdui ruins in south west China shocks the world.
C．Cooperation between Chinese and Mexican archaeologists benefits projects in both countries.
D．The discovery of the Sanxingdui ruins shows similarities between ancient Shu state and the Maya.
【4】Where is this text most likely from?
A．A newspaper.
B．A historical novel.
C．A research review.
D．A guidebook.
23、Nightmares, or bad dreams, are terrible. I’ve dreamt about throwing up, animals swallowing me, and someone breaking into my house―all causing me to wake up in the middle of the night, heart racing, anxiety growing out of control. Sometimes, my bad dreams reflect exactly what I’m feeling anxious about. Other times, they’re about something else, but still seemingly caused by my anxiety levels. To find out if anxiety really can cause bad dreams, I went straight to the experts.
The experts I spoke with agreed that anxiety could contribute to bad dreams. “Thoughts filled with anxiety while someone is asleep can manifest (显现) themselves as bad dreams or stress dreams,” said Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine. “Stress dreams, such as missing an important event, a test, or a flight, are often quite common in people undergoing stress during their daily lives.”
Although the reasons why we dream are not fully understood, there may be times when your mind is simply trying to work through a challenge from that day — one that can be causing you to feel anxious. “We do know from research that the brain continues to work on solving problems during sleep,” explained Jason Durant, a New York-based licensed clinical psychologist.
In that sense, dreaming can actually be a good thing, even if it feels uncomfortable at the time. “The mind is attempting to prompt (促使) you to use the tools you successfully used before when in a similar life situation, or to remind you what did not work and to try something new,” said Nancy Irwin, a clinical psychologist.
Anyhow, bad dreams may be the last thing you want. You may not be able to prevent bad dreams completely, but you can focus on managing your anxiety during the day, which may help alleviate (减轻) the problem. Dr. Dimitriu suggests going for a walk, talking to friends and journaling to process your feelings throughout the day. Then, in the evenings, step away from your devices, and take some time to plot out a strategy for dealing with the things that are causing you stress.
【1】Why does the author mention his/her experiences of bad dreams?
A．To say anxiety is very common.
B．To analyze the cause of bad dreams.
C．To find anxiety levels in a dream.
D．To prove bad dreams are unavoidable.
【2】What does the word “themselves” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Bad dreams.
B．Sleeping people.
C．Stressful events.
D．Anxious thoughts.
【3】How do bad dreams benefit us in Nancy Irwin’s opinion?
A．They keep us free of anxiety.
B．They help us deal with problems.
C．They allow us to recall the past.
D．They warn us to remain cautious.
【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．Advice on how to reduce bad dreams.
B．Ways to totally prevent dreaming.
C．How to relieve anxiety through exercise.
D．How to improve sleep quality at night.
24、There has been an outpouring of love for a 23-year-old disabled woman whose dog was killed in front of her while a groomer(美容师) tried to trim(修剪) its claws.
Calls and e-mails came from as far away as the Upper Peninsula and Arizona as well as Oakland and Macomb counties, offering Laurie Crouch, who uses a wheelchair because of multiple sclerosis(硬化症), everything from dogs to money, such as that from Jason Daly of Roseville who said, “ I would like to buy her a new dog.”
A story about the death of Crouch’s pet, Gooch, was printed on the front page of Macomb Daily. Crouch said a man sat on the dog to trim its nails. Gooch died after one claw was trimmed.
Crouch yelled at the groomer to stop when she saw Gooch was struggling to breathe, but she said she was ignored. “If I could have walked, I would have put my hands on her and pulled her off my dog and physically stopped her, but I can’t do that.” Gooch was not a trained service animal, but naturally helped Crouch by picking up things for her.
“This case is absolute animal abuse(虐待),” Larry Obrecht, division manager of the Oakland County Animal Shelter in Auburn Hills, said.
People who read the story contacted Oakland Press to offer help. A message, from Rebecca Amett of Giggles N Wiggles Puppy Rescue, in Roseville, said, “We have puppies to donate … and want to help the young woman who lost her service dog.”
“When Gooch was with me, I was happy,” Crouch said, “I think I can be happy again but no animal can replace Gooch. There’s never going to be another Gooch out there but I think I will find a dog that can bring me joy again.”
【1】What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. A disabled woman’s service dog.
B. A cruel groomer killed a disabled woman’s dog.
C. People’s love for a disabled woman who lost her dog.
D. Disabled woman loves to have the dog as company.
【2】People called and emailed to .
A. offer help and care to Laurie Crouch.
B. give their angry voice to the groomer.
C. offer a cure for Crouch’s disease.
D. tell Crouch how to punish the groomer.
【3】We can infer from the passage that .
A. Crouch refused to take another dog.
B. Crouch must be sad after losing her dog.
C. Crouch has accepted another dog from a stranger.
D. Crouch can live well without a dog’s company.
25、Growing Adoption of Green Cleaning
When we clean the bathroom, we’ve got all kinds of stuff to help us out: a cleaning solution that removes dirty marks from the shower walls and something in a squeeze bottle that makes the toilet sparkling clean. When all is done, the room is neat and clean,_____________dirt and bacteria. There’s just one problem—the_________ we used to clean can be harmful to people and the environment. For this reason, many people say that traditional cleaners should be_______and replaced with less harmful “green” products.
The problem_________the fact that some cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that just aren’t healthy for humans, animals, or the planet. Think of the_______coming from a factory and getting into the air. The smoke creates air pollution, which harms the environment and makes us feel ill when we breathe it in.___________, the chemicals in cleaning products pollute the air and can hurt us when we breathe them in or when they get on our skin. However, not all cleaning products are harmful. Green products, which do not contain harsh chemicals, are said to be good_______ because they are effective at cleaning and are safe for people and for the planet.
___________about chemicals has led many states to require schools and government buildings to use environmentally friendly cleaning products instead of products containing poisonous chemicals. Last year, 10 states required the use of green products and at least 5 other states were considering_________in support of these products. A proposed bill would apply to bathroom and floor cleaners, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and etc.
Many green cleaning products are widely available at prices__________traditional products. In some cases, manufacturers receive green certifications for products they have long had on the market, and the prices of these products remain low. But not everyone shares the view about the
____________of green products. Toilet paper, trash bags and paper towel made from recycled materials can cost up to 20% more than traditional products, said Stephen, director of the Green Cleaning Network.
So,____________of the proposed legislation are concerned about the potentially higher costs for some green products. These critics say that states should not determine which products________ institutes and agencies must buy, especially if they increase costs, since many universities are already struggling financially. Some states have made compromises ( 妥 协 ) to help________ concerns about costs. In Wisconsin, a recent adjustment to the bill would give schools and agencies three years instead of one to begin using green products. It would also________them to quit if they could show that their costs would increase.
【1】A.far from B.free of C.none but D.filled with
【2】A.brushes B.cloth C.solutions D.paper
【3】A.recycled B.renewed C.reserved D.rejected
【4】A.accounts for B.results in C.stems from D.turns out
【5】A.smoke B.drains C.products D.spray
【6】A.Nevertheless B.Similarly C.Obviously D.Meanwhile
【7】A.alternatives B.maintenance C.production D.resolutions
【8】A.Complaint B.Concern C.Investigation D.Knowledge
【9】A.campaign B.debate C.legislation D.vote
【10】A.higher than B.cheaper than C.similar to D.based on
【11】A.affordability B.availability C.feasibility D.practicality
【12】A.supporters B.directors C.lawyers D.opponents
【13】A.academic B.industrial C.medical D.financial
【14】A.evaluate B.emphasize C.voice D.address
【15】A.advise B.encourage C.allow D.sponsor
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。
Marcus sat by his window, gazing at the blinking lights on other buildings. He thought of Papa who was visiting Marcus's sick grandpa in Jamaica. "I'll try to help Mama while you're gone." Marcus had promised his father.
His little brother, Peter, sat beside him. "When are we getting our Christmas tree, Marcus?" Peter asked. " I can't wait to decorate it with Mama's straw birds."
"We're not getting a tree this year, Peter”
"Why not?"
"Too many bills with Grandpa sick. Mama said we can't afford one."
Marcus walked slowly to his room and shook his piggy bank. Seven dollars in coin fell out, his tips them helping at the market.
With school out, he thought, maybe I can earn enough in two days to buy a tree and surprise Mama and Peter.
The next day, he stayed busy pushing cars to help shoppers. By the time he left, six more dollars jingled in his pocket. My lucky day, he though. Thirteen dollars should buy a small tree.
He whistled all the way to the lot. But even the smallest trees were $15 or more. Tomorrow will be busy with shoppers, he thought. I'll earn those extra dollars.
“Can you save this tree for me, Sir?" he asked the man in the lot.
“I can't, but come back tomorrow. It might still be here." the man said.
“I`ll be back." Marcus waved and dashed off.
The next morning, Mama came into his room. "The babysitter is sick. I'll need you to take care of Peter for a day." Mom said and gave Marcus a hug. I'll never get a tree now, Marcus thought. Later, Peter pleaded, "Can we go out?" After thinking for a moment, Marcus nodded. He took his brother to the tree lot. There, he saw that most of the trees were gone, including the one he had wanted.
Para l:
Then Marcus saw a very small tree in the corner.
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Para2:
They began placing Mama's straw birds on the branches.
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