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1、After Jack ________ some e-mails, he started working on his report.
A. sends B. has sent C. had sent D. would sent
2、The workers were lazy and failed to finished the building ________.
A.at schedule B.on schedule C.behind schedule D.ahead of schedule
3、Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him ________he had done something very clever.
A.as if B.in case
C.while D.though
4、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
5、Tom had to have his car repaired in a garage because it ______seriously.
A. damaged B. was being damaged
C. had damaged D. had been damaged
6、—When will this be settled?
— A working party has been set up to ________ the problem.
A．look through
B．look up
C．look for
D．look into
7、All children should get access to a high-quality education ________ their race, zip code or family income.
A. depending on B. regardless of
C. due to D. apart from
8、It was two days after he arrived at the mountain village______ he found the villagers faced with a severe shortage of clean drinking water.
A.when B.since C.where D.that
9、----Why are you standing the street in such hot weather?
----I just can’t help it. I am appointed to interview people ______to learn about the customers’ feedback on our products.
A. at random B. at hand
C. at best D. at intervals
10、--- It is ridiculous for people to only focus on the ring that didn’t light up during the opening ceremony in the winter Olympics in Sochi.
--I can’t agree more. we should concentrate our attention the highlights are in the Games.
A. what B. when C. where D. how
11、In the face of unfair phenomenon, we should not________ from defending social justice.
A．swallow
B．swell
C．shrink
D．stroke
12、We are determined that our raining should ______the current development in education.
A. keep pace with B. take possession of
C. make room for D. give birth to
13、—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
14、—Where are you going to hang the picture?
—I haven’t decided yet. I ________ hang it in the dining room.
A. might B. must
C. need D. would
15、It is considered that digital TV is________ to satellite TV because it allows the same service to be delivered with clearer pictures.
A．better
B．superior
C．senior
D．junior
16、—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
17、Nearly all educators believe that a challenging situation can often ______ the best qualities of a person.
A. cheer up B. take over
C. bring out D. put away
18、Mike is one of those people who just can’t save money. Every time he gets paid, _____.
A. he has ants in his pants B. he tightens his belt
C. he wears his heart on his sleeve D. the money burns a hole in his pocket
19、As a new diplomat, he often thinks of ______ he can react more appropriately on such occasions.
A.what B.which C.that D.how
20、You can’t use the computer now, ________ the upgrade of the system is under way.
A. until B. unless
C. as D. after
21、 Are you happy? Most of the time, we make it hard to enjoy our lives by pursuing something that seems impossible. Happiness is possible for us all. First, we have to define what happiness is, and then reframe it if necessary.
For many, they have never-ending restrictions. I know this because I did so. I would think if only this would happen then I will finally be happy. When the great event happened, however, I didn't take the time to enjoy the moment. I just added another restriction and continued to dream of something I would never attain.
In my view, happiness is not an event nor a person. It is not a material thing, success, nor money. For me, it is gratitude. When I find the feeling of gratitude, then I find the joy. I don't make it complicated, nor take it out of my own control. I don’t put my ability to be joyful in someone else's hands.
Every day I look for things to be thankful for. I take a moment to enjoy the sunrise and sunset and give as many smiles and hugs as I can in one day. If I can’t be happy with what already have, then I wouldn’t be happy with more. I love finding the joy in simple things. When we remove the unnecessary limitations and expectations from our lives, then we open our hearts to receive more.
Recording my blessings in a gratitude journal helps me to see my life with new understanding. When I take time to thank God for all the blessing I have, I realize that I have everything that I need. I don’t spend much of my life complaining and crying about what I don’t have. Instead, I am grateful for what I have. When I change my thought process and feel gratitude. The greatest gifts in life can't be bought, or even be seen — they must be felt in our hearts.
【1】Why are we unhappy?
A.We don’t have aims in life.
B.We cannot get what we want.
C.We don’t know what happiness is.
D.We always want to achieve better results.
【2】According to author, the key to happiness is being________.
A.thankful B.imaginative
C.wealthy D.simple-minded
【3】What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?
A.How the author found pleasure in small things.
B.How the author spent his spare time.
C.What the author cared more about.
D.What the author did to be happy.
【4】What is the message the author tries to convey to readers?
A.A thankful heart is a happy heart.
B.Greed is so destructive. It destroys everything.
C.Sometimes it is difficult to realize that life is so simple.
D.You'll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.
22、China became the first country to clone a monkey using non-reproductive cells, scientists said on Thursday. By December 2017 , the Chinese Academy of Sciences had created two clone macaques(猕猴) named“Zhong Zhong” and “Hua Hua”by nuclear transferring of body cells—any cell in the organism other than reproductive cells. This was the similar technology used to create the famous clone sheep Dolly in 1996.
Telra, a monkey born in 1999 , is the world’s first ever-cloned monkey, but it was done using a simpler method called embryo splitting(胚胎分裂)，and cannot be genetically modified to suit experimental needs, said Pu Muming, a leading researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Cloning a monkey using body cells has been a world-class challenge because it is a primate(灵长类)that shares its genetic makeup, therefore all of its complexity, with humans, he said.
For drug and other lab tests, scientists have to purchase monkeys from all over the world, which is costly, bad for the environment and produces inaccurate results because each monkey might have different genes, Pu said.
By cloning monkey using body cells, we can mass reproduce a large number of genetically identical monkeys in a short amount of time, and we can even change their genes to suit our needs, he added. “This can save time, cut down experiment costs, and produce more accurate results, leading to more effective medicine.”
Sun Qiang, director of the non-human primate research facility at the institute, said most of the drug trials are currently done on lab mice. However, drugs that work on mice might not work or even have severe side effects on humans because the two species are so different.
Monkeys and humans are both primates, so they are much closely related and testing on monkeys is supposed to be as effective as testing on humans. This achievement will help China lead the world research in an international science project related to study of primate brains.
【1】Which description of the two clone macaques is true?
A. They were the first monkeys ever-cloned in the world.
B. They were created using reproductive cells.
C. They would be fed to suit experimental needs.
D. The technology used to create them was similar to that of creating Dolly.
【2】The underlined word in the fourth paragraph is closest to “ ”in meaning.
A. same
B. similar
C. relevant
D. close
【3】What can be learned from the passage?
A. Pu Muming and Sun Qiang were doing most work in cloning the two macaques.
B. Genetic research on monkeys can be seen as effective as that on humans.
C. Most drug trials have been done on mice because mice share the same genetic makeup and complexity with humans.
D. Scientists can mass reproduce cloned monkeys to cut down experiment costs.
【4】This passage above can be most probably read in
A. a science magazine
B. a guidebook
C. a science fiction
D. a brochure
23、Our clothes do a lot for us. They keep us warm in the winter or cool while we’re working out. They let us dress to impress or comfortably veg out on the couch with the TV on. But some researchers think our clothes could be doing even more. Those scientists and engineers are dreaming up new ways to make clothes safer, more comfortable or just more convenient.
Some ideas for new clothes aim to protect people from harm. One new shoe design, for example, features pop-out spikes (鞋钉) on the sole that grip the ground. This could help people keep their footing on slippery or uneven ground. A new fabric coating, meanwhile, could absorb and neutralize (中和) some chemical weapons. That coating is made from a metal-organic framework that breaks down harmful compounds. It could offer protection to people in war-torn countries.
Not all advanced clothing is designed to save lives. Some could just make clothes more comfortable. One day, for instance, you may not need to layer up to stay warm. Fabric filled with nanowires could reflect your body heat back onto your skin. Electric current humming through those metal threads could provide warmth, too. This maybe especially useful for hikers, soldiers or others working in super cold conditions.
Some researchers have dream up wholly new uses for clothing —like turning wearers into walking power outlets. Flexible solar panels sewn into fabric could absorb the sun to recharge phones or other devices on the go. Another team threaded fabric with magnetized (磁化的) copper and silver to write data into fabrics. Such data-packed fabric could be used as a hands-free key or form of ID.
Many of these ideas have not yet left the lab—and they’re still pretty far from hitting retail (零售) shelves. But inventors hope these and other innovations could someday let you get more from your clothes.
【1】What do the underlined words “veg out” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Relax.
B．Stand out.
C．Work.
D．Dream about.
【2】Why do the new shoes feature pop-out spikes on the sole?
A．To make them comfortable.
B．To make them fashionable.
C．To prevent people from slipping.
D．To turn wearers into walking power outlets.
【3】What kind of clothes are suitable for hikers?
A．Coats filled with nanowires.
B．Shoes with pop-out spikes on the sole.
C．Clothes with a new fabric coating.
D．Clothes made of data-packed fabric.
【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．Many of these ideas are not realistic.
B．Many smart clothes are too expensive to afford.
C．People will benefit more from their clothes in future.
D．Many comfortable clothes will come to the market soon.
24、While growing up, your parents probably told you to dress warmly when going outside, or else you’ll catch a cold. Now, a cold-water immersion (浸没) movement suggests that exposure to the cold actually does the opposite. 【1】
Led by a man named Wim Hof, known by some as the Ice Man, cold water immersion is gaining popularity. You may recognize his name from the documentary The Superhuman World of Wim Hof: The Iceman. Hof’s documentary retells how he found himself tragically alone with four children after his wife died in 1995. 【2】 One morning, while overlooking a cold stream in the Netherlands, he had the urge to jump in.
Feeling the intensity of that cold, Hof grew the strength to push past physical and mental limitations. He continued his practice of cold immersion alongside meditation (冥想) and breathing techniques. 【3】 It was through this practice that he discovered the physical and mental health benefits of this combination of breathwork, meditation and cold immersion.
【4】 According to a cold-water research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, cold water can have physiological effects including an increased heart rate, faster breathing rate and higher blood pressure. And, a study of 3, 108 people, published in the journal PLoS One, found that people who take cold showers are 29 percent less likely to call in sick. The researchers concluded that cold showers could make the illnesses less severe.
So if you want to obtain the benefits of cold-water immersions, you don’t have to start by jumping into an ice bath. Hof’s programs often begin with short breathing exercises followed by a 30-second cold shower. 【5】 And they really could keep the doctor away!
A．Therefore, he started a soul search.
B．It helps prevent you from getting sick.
C．They were sick less than the control group.
D．Besides, it allowed people to do their regular routines.
E．Finally, he could remain under the icy water for minutes.
F．More authorities have confirmed benefits of cold showers.
G．Taking cold-water showers or baths can help feel stronger.
25、 Nowadays young people in the UK hardly ever go to music shops.In fact,there aren't many music shops _______on British high streets and small independent music shops have almost completely disappeared.You could be forgiven(谅解）for _______that British youngsters are no longer interested in music. _______ ,music is still an important part of life for most British people.In a recent survey young people had to imagine what they would _______if they lived on a desert island and 90 percent of those who _______chose music first.
The main difference between attitudes to music now and in the past is that lots of young people would _______the idea of paying for music nowadays."Music is free,"they say,"and you can get it from the Internet."So illegal downloading of music is _______according to the survey,saying that an average teenager has 800 illegally down loaded songs on his or her MP3 player.Another research has shown that many teenagers listen to music_______on their computer hard drive,which contains over 8,000 songs_______
So,what does this mean for the bands(乐队）that make their money from the________ of their music?In the past bands could make some money from T shirts,CDs and posters but now they need to be more creative now.Some of the big names in British music are________some interesting ways to make money.For example,you can choose a Gorillaz lamp if you want to brighten up your bedroom.You can ________dry your Coldplay cups with a Supergrass branded tea towel while listening to music.
If you are thinking of ________your own band you have to go to your audience to make yourself known.This means on social networking sites such as Facebook and My space where a lot of teens can be found in the evening.It is more difficult for bands that are just starting out in the music business to make money but easier for them to find________.UKbands is a site devoted to new music,where it gives bands a chance to________their music across the web.So dig out your guitar and maybe you could be an Internet star.
【1】A.left B.existed C.opening D.missing
【2】A.thinking B.wondering C.questioning D.doubting
【3】A.Anyhow B.Besides C.Actually D.Somehow
【4】A.believe B.imagine C.remember D.miss
【5】A.took control B.took part C.took charge D.took action
【6】A.laugh at B.puzzle over C.be curious about D.be upset about
【7】A.harmful B.appropriate C.unusual D.widespread
【8】A.hidden B.reserved C.saved D.included
【9】A.on average B.in general C.as usual D.above all
【10】A.share B.sale C.service D.supply
【11】A.improving B.gaining C.offering D.trying
【12】A.still B.ever C.even D.nearly
【13】A.developing B.starting C.beginning D.making
【14】A.friends B.publishers C.teens D.fans
【15】A.exchange B.sell C.share D.enjoy
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。
That year I was ten years old and my father was away, leaving my mother and me behind. My mother was a surgeon and worked at the local clinic a few blocks from where we lived. It was a noisy and cold winter, when 1 learned a valuable 1esson.
The bell rang and thoughts of Christmas were the only thing on my mind. I raced home from school. The apartment was empty when I arrived and a note was attached to the refrigerator. My mother was working a double shin and left me instructions for the day. I became angry and tore the note in several pieces. We had planned on making Christmas biscuits together, but my mother spoiled it by working.
I suddenly realized my mother must have hidden the Christmas presents somewhere in her bedroom. I hunted through mother’s closet, finding the gifts for Christmas wrapped but one, a model plane. At the thought of my loneliness on such a night I couldn’t help but throw it onto the floor, its wings broken. I stood frozen with my eyes and mouth wide open, staring down at the plane...
Then my mother came through the door and saw the plane.
“Danny?”
“Yeah, Mom?”
“I came home to take the toy plane to one of my patients, but...” she said, her eyes moving from the floor to me. I stood sill, unable to come up with a good explanation for the toy’s ruin. The silence was terrible. I did not hear my mother scold me. She just leaned against the wall with her tired body. A feeling of guilt floating into my mind, I gathered my courage to tell her the horrible truth. She hugged me and asked me to put my coat on and follow her.
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。
We pulled up at a store, and Mother handed me 5 dollars.
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With me carrying the toy plane, we came to a bed in the clinic.
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