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1、______ we’ll do is to leave a note for Mum to tell her we won’t be back till late.
A．That
B．Which
C．What
D．How
2、We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.
A. may B. can C. might D. should
3、It's unnecessary that you complain about the power cut for _____repair work about the line is being carried out for the coming hurricane.
A.extensive B.investigative C.conservative D.explosive
4、Most of the money for the reconstruction of the quake-stricken town has been allocated by the
government, the rest ______ from the coming charity concerts.
A. to be collected B. having been collected
C. being collected D. to have been collected
5、After college, he was employed in a middle school and there ever since.
A. would worked B. had worked
C. worked D. has worked
6、-Sir, Kevin has promised to complete the project to be arranged.
-The question is, can he ______?
A.address B.subscribe C.deliver D.salute
7、Watch out for injuries while exercising. Always stop you begin to feel any pain.
A. in order that B. even if
C. ever since D. as soon as
8、This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
A.production B.offer
C.range D.division
9、Those ______ achieve great things are the ones willing to be scared but not scared off.
A．what
B．who
C．which
D．whom
10、The style of the campus is quite different from ______ of most Chinese universities where visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.
A. that B. one C. the one D. those
11、The most exciting moment during the Spring Festival is_____ the family enjoy the big dinner together.
A．what
B．why
C．which
D．When
12、Oh! The flower can’t be saved. If the flower had been watered，it now.
A.wouldn’t be dying B.is dead
C.had been dead D.will not die
13、Wedidn’tget a hotel room because we ______ in advance.
A. hadn’t booked B. haven’t booked
C. weren’t booking D. wouldn’t book
14、Do you think ________ true that ________is hard work that leads to success?
A．it; it
B．it; what
C．that; it
D．what; which
15、People all think it strange that the boy should tell what’s written on the paper in another room without looking at it. It really ________ explanation.
A. prevents B. challenges C. interrupts D. confuses
16、You’d better write down her address before you ________ it.
A. forget B. are forgetting
C. forgot D. will forget
17、Take two of the _______ three times daily before meals, and it make you less painful.
A.tablets B.tables C.tastes D.toasts
18、---Haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been?
---I went to Ningxia and ________ there for one year, teaching as a volunteer.
A. has stayed B. had stayed
C. stayed D. am staying
19、He studied hard and later became a well-known writer, which was ______ his father had expected.
A.why B.how C.that D.what
20、It is believed________ children should learn to be responsible from the very beginning.
A．why
B．that
C．how
D．when
21、One of the greatest mysteries in science is just how Earth went from a planet with minimal oxygen to the breathable air we have now. Scientists long figured that cyanobacteria (蓝细菌) were involved, but couldn’t tell what started the great oxygen-producing cycle.
A new study published in Monday’s Nature Geoscience may provide the key. It theorizes that Earth’s gradually lengthened day from six hours to the current 24 hours kick-starts cyanobacteria into producing lots of oxygen, making most of life as we know it possible. Here are the takeaways of the study.
About 2. 4 billion years ago, there was so little oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere that it could barely be measured, so no animal or plant could live. Instead, lots of bacteria breathed in CO2, and in the case of cyanobacteria, produced oxygen in the earliest form of photosynthesis (光合作用).
At first it wasn’t much. But in about 400 million years, as Earth’s rotation (旋转) gradually slowed down and the day was lengthened from six hours to the present 24 hours, the cyanobacteria breathed more and more oxygen into Earth’s atmosphere until it reached one-tenth the amount of oxygen we have now. The increased oxygen allowed plants to join in the oxygen-making party.
The authors of the study put their theory to test with the bacteria found on a 24-meter-deep seabed in Lake Huron. They exposed the smelly bacteria, which are very similar to the cyanobacteria living around 2. 4 billion years ago, to varying amounts of light, and found that the more continuous light the bacteria got, the more oxygen they produced.
“What makes the idea so convincing is that it doesn’t require any big biological changes in bacteria or the world’s oceans,” said Tim Lyons, a professor at the University of California, Riverside, who wasn’t part of the research team. “This may be a simple but plausible explanation for Earth’s oxygen increase.”
【1】What started the oxygen-producing cycle according to the new study?
A．Earth’s faster rotation.
B．The lengthened daytime.
C．The bacteria in Lake Huron.
D．The appearance of plants on Earth.
【2】What is the main purpose of the experiment?
A．To protect the cyanobacteria.
B．To study the similarities of the bacteria.
C．To provide evidence for the theory.
D．To improve the oxygen level on seabed.
【3】What does the underlined word “plausible” in the last paragraph mean?
A．Reasonable.
B．Sincere.
C．Complex.
D．Unacceptable.
【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．The Rotation of Earth Is Slowing Down
B．Cyanobacteria’s Role Has to Be Re-examined
C．A Breakthrough Is Achieved in Ocean Protection
D．Earth’s Slowing Rotation Increased Oxygen Production
22、There are many resorts in the world. Make your Branson, Missouri vacation easy by booking a complete vacation package with general attractions, shows and more. Located in the rolling hills of the Ozarks, Branson also features numerous outdoor activity options for a varied vacation experience.
Two-night Branson Getaway Package
When planning a wonderful holiday to Branson, book the Two-night Branson Getaway Package, which includes two nights of staying, dinner and a show at the Dolly Parton’s Stampede, and admission to the traditional Acrobats (杂技) of Shanghai!
Price: Adult: $156.
Children: Ages 3-19: $81.22, Ages 0-2: Free.
Branson Dolly Parton’s Stampede Getaway
Whether you are planning a weekend holiday in Branson or a short mid-week trip, you will love the Branson Dolly Parton’s Stampede Getaway, which includes two nights of staying and Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner and Show!
Price: Adult: $ 156.
Children: Ages 3-19: $73.01, Ages 0-2: Free.
Silver Dollar City Package
Have the ultimate vacation in Branson with the Silver Dollar City Package, which includes two nights of staying, a two-day pass to Silver Dollar City, and dinner and a show aboard the Showboat Branson Belle!
Price: Adult: $315.
Children: Ages 3-19: $74. 00, Ages 0-2: Free.
Branson’s Fun for Kids Vacation
For an exciting vacation in Branson that children will simply love, book Branson’s Fun for Kids Vacation, which includes two nights of staying, admission to the Branson’s Wild World VIP Animal Adventure, Escape Mini Golf & Jungle Arcade, Hamners’ Unbelievable Magic Show, Fritz’s Adventure, a one-day pass to Silver Dollar City and admission to the Dolly Parton’s Stampede!
Price: Adult: $ 474.
Children: Ages 3-19: $68.78, Ages 0-2: Free.
【1】Which vacation package will you choose if you want to watch a Chinese traditional art?
A．Silver Dollar City Package.
B．Branson’s Fun for Kids Vacation.
C．Two-night Branson Getaway Package.
D．Branson Dolly Parton’s Stampede Getaway.
【2】How much should a couple with twins aged four pay for the Silver Dollar City Package?
A．$389.
B．$463.
C．$704.
D．$778.
【3】Which of the following is available in the four vacation packages?
A．Two nights of staying.
B．Silver Dollar City tickets.
C．A show at the Dolly Parton’s Stampede.
D．Admission to the Acrobats of Shanghai.
23、 Here is a guide to the best countries to see the Northern Lights, as well as top tips such as the best time to go.
★Where to go: Greenland
Kangerlussuaq is often regarded as the best spot in Greenland, with over 300 nights of clear skies. Alternatively, you can visit the capital city of Nuuk, where on clear nights, there have been plenty of sightings of the Northern Lights. And in the southern regions, darkness tends to fall earlier in the evening, ideal for those who don't want to stay up all night.
Best time to go: From November through to April
★Where to go: Norway
Head to the northern regions of Norway for the best possible chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Head to Svalbard, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas, and you'll feel like you've stepped into an ice kingdom. Those who love the great outdoors might want to check out the Lyngenfjord region, where you'll find plenty of tours to see the Northern Lights. whale watching, skiing, ice climbing and so on!
Best time to go: From October through to March when the polar nights make them easier to spot.
★Where to go: Sweden
Head to Abisko National Park where the clear skies and lack of light pollution make for ideal Northern Lights viewing conditions. One of the best spots is in Swedish Lapland, where you can have dinner under the midnight skies. Hikers might also consider trying the Kungsleden hiking trail, which offers about 440km of breathtaking landscapes.
Best time to go from September through to March.
★Where to go: Iceland
You don't need to go to the remote landscapes to spot the Northern Lights. In fact, sightings are possible from Iceland's capital of Reykjavik.Want to escape the crowds? Head to lesser-known spots such as Thingvellir, which is the place where photographers try to capture the perfect Northern Lights photo.
Best time to go: From late August to mid-April, although you will increase your chances if you visit from late September through to March.
【1】What can we learn about Greenland from the text?
A．It has one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas.
B．It offers an about 440km of hiking trail with breathtaking landscapes.
C．The capital city of Nuuk is the only place to see the Northern Lights in Greenland.
D．One can go to the southern regions in order to see the Northern Lights earlier.
【2】We can learn from the text that________.
A．most cities in Greenland have over 300 nights of clear skies a year.
B．one can see the Northern Lights as well as whale-watching in the Lyngenfjord region.
C．one can have dinner under the midnight skies in Thingvellir.
D．late September through to March is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Norway.
【3】The text has been written for those who ________.
A．intend to study the Northern Lights.
B．want to see the Northern Lights.
C．are interested in European countries.
D．are fond of extreme sports.
24、 If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you arrived by internet.
Maybe you caught the headline as it raced by on Twitter. Or you might be taking a break from watching a boring movie on Netflix.
It doesn’t matter. Because according to a new study, it all adds up to the same thing: one distraction（分心的事情）after another.
And the thing is, they’re welcome distractions. Because, as the research — published this week in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology — notes, people will do just about anything to avoid being left to their own thoughts.
For their study, researchers designed a sample test for more than 2,557 participants in 11 countries. They divided their test subjects into two groups. In the first group, people were asked to spend 10 to 15 minutes “entertaining themselves with their thoughts as best they could.”
Just sit back and think about things. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, not really. The second group — the one where people were told to surf the Net, play a video game, or even read a book — reported having much more fun. They scored more highly on entertainment and lower on boredom. And the preference for distraction seemed to be a global phenomenon, which may come as a surprise to Italians who are famously brilliant at doing nothing.
“The preference for doing external（外部的）activities such as reading, watching TV, or surfing the internet rather than ‘just thinking’ appears to be strong throughout the world,” the researchers note in the study.
But there does seem to be an important thing that hasn’t been included in the study. Shouldn’t the quality of thoughts matter? If you’ve got something positive to think about — say, how you’re going to spend your vacation or the great screenplay you’ve already half-written in your head — why are you reading this?
On the other hand, if you are always bothered by negative thoughts — a sad or painful experience, perhaps — by all means, keep scrolling（翻网页）.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to take up much of your time here; it’s a short study that gets to the point in a hurry. Don’t worry though. There’s a whole world of distractions out there. Say, have you seen that ship teetering at the brink of Niagara Falls? And how about those charming cows? Bet you didn’t know they could smell you from six miles away.
And that’s something to think about.
【1】Why would the Italians be surprised at the phenomenon?
A.They prefer reading books to surfing the Net.
B.They’re convinced that thinking is significant.
C.They are used to being left to their own thoughts.
D.They seldom entertain themselves by surfing the Net.
【2】How was the study conducted?
A.By reference research. B.By comparative study.
C.By theoretical analysis. D.By experimental study.
【3】What seems to have been ignored in the study?
A.The quality of thoughts. B.The cause of the phenomenon.
C.The solution to the problem. D.The kinds of distractions.
【4】What’s the tone of the passage?
A.Worried. B.Disappointed.
C.Serious. D.Humorous.
25、In 2000, I had a lot going on: Not only was I working, but I was taking care of my daughter and my husband, Kevin, who was_________ Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Being a caretaker is never _______and on a random afternoon, my_______decided to give me a surprise.
While a day at the beach sounded ___________going there with Kevin would take too much. It would _______ having medical equipment, keeping the wheelchair and medical equipment free from water and sand, and it would also be a_________day for everyone related.
One day, after work, I got home and I saw my brother’s car in the yard. After asking me to_______before coming in, he_______my eyes with a scarf and took my hand. Once inside, he asked me to sit down and then _______ my shoes and socks. My feet did not land on a brick floor, but rather, something cool and scratchy（粗糖的）.I soon ________that my toes were sinking into ________. Then he sat behind me and held me in his arms. Seagulls screeched（尖叫）in front of me. Mists of water ________wetted my face.
We sat there, not ________to say anything. What a __________of love! I had never imagined that although I hadn’t ________to go to the beach that summer, my brother had brought the beach to me! Then，my brother ________my blindfold slowly. Now I could see where I really was. The ________was covered with sand. A CD player rested on the brick wall, inside was ________of the ocean. He had supported the pipe on a bucket and a device in it transformed water into mist.
With my eyes open, the beach was __________. But that memory, that sincere gesture of ________ and hope kept me happy for a long time.
【1】
A．carrying on
B．suffering from
C．escaping from
D．living on
【2】
A．rewarding
B．tiring
C．easy
D．fair
【3】
A．brother
B．husband
C．daughter
D．friend
【4】
A．disappointing
B．beautiful
C．surprising
D．awful
【5】
A．allow
B．risk
C．avoid
D．mean
【6】
A．pleasant
B．joyful
C．sad
D．tough
【7】
A．knock
B．park
C．wait
D．leave
【8】
A．dried
B．covered
C．attracted
D．protected
【9】
A．put on
B．cleaned
C．took off
D．changed
【10】
A．realized
B．forgot
C．ignored
D．admitted
【11】
A．water
B．sand
C．mud
D．grass
【12】
A．carefully
B．rapidly
C．thoroughly
D．gently
【13】
A．permitted
B．advised
C．expecting
D．needing
【14】
A．wonder
B．story
C．journey
D．dream
【15】
A．wished
B．feared
C．managed
D．refused
【16】
A．laid
B．removed
C．threw
D．touched
【17】
A．beach
B．roof
C．floor
D．yard
【18】
A．view
B．sound
C．power
D．memory
【19】
A．exposed
B．hidden
C．imagined
D．gone
【20】
A．love
B．respect
C．faith
D．appreciation
26、假设你是李津，正在你校学习汉语的英国交换生Mike对中国古诗词很感兴趣。请用英语给他写一封邮件，邀请他3月17日上午9：30在学校报告厅与我们一同观看CCTV3频道《经典咏流传》中的一期节目。
（1）时间、地点和观看人员；
（2）内容：欣赏以歌曲形式咏唱的经典古诗词
（3）建议：提前了解一些中国古诗词，观后谈感受。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
《经典咏流传》 Everlasting Classics 咏唱 chant
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