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1、They won the game, _____ they didn’t really deserve the victory.
A.if B.though C.before D.since
2、Allen is good at seizing every opportunity ____ he thinks he can show his best self to others.
A．when
B．that
C．where
D．which
3、There is no doubt that your tiredness is a(n) ________ of great stress and lack of sleep; you need to have a good rest.
A．assumption
B．consequence
C．consumption
D．convenience
4、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
5、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
6、My grandfather is as ______ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.
A．enthusiastic
B．energetic
C．talkative
D．sensitive
7、_______the strong winds continue, part of the highway would still be temporarily closed.
A. Could B. Would C. Should D. Might
8、The government's strong action demonstrated its _____to crush the rebellion.
A.energy B.resistance C.courage D.determination
9、--- Well, a mushroom soup, a vegetable salad, and anything _____ , sir?
--- An apple pie, please.
A. to follow B. follows
C. followed D. following
10、The plan for Xiongan New Area ______ officially on April 1, 2017.
A. announced B. was announced C. announces D. is announced
11、The president must have received the result of medical research by the time the disease spread widely, _______?
A.hasn’t he B.mustn’t he C.hadn’t he D.didn’t he
12、A lot of suggestions were put forward at the meeting, but ______ was practical.
A. nothing B. none
C. neither D. no one
13、—Do you think I should get a good guide book?
—Yes, of course. ______, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.
A.In other words B.What’s more C.As a result D.All in all
14、________ everyone has left the party, we need to start cleaning.
A．Before
B．Whenever
C．Now that
D．In case
15、______________ their final medical check, the astronauts boarded their spacecraft.
A．Received
B．Being received
C．To receive
D．Having received
16、Raymond’s parents wanted him to have_______ possible education.
A.good B.better C.best D.the best
17、She said her ________ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much time left.
A. pension B. benefit C. allowance D. bonus
18、—Helen is going to Manchester for further education next month.
—I’m ______ because I have to stay at home and work.
A. green with envy B. white as a sheet
C. tickled pink D. black and blue
19、With the fight against piracy ________, more and more people find that authentic CDs and DVDs deserve ________.
A.furthered; buying B.furthered; to buy
C.furthering; to be bought D.furthering; buying
20、Ever since the new park was opened to the public last month, I ______ a walk in it every morning.
A. am taking B. take
C. have taken D. have been taking
21、Since the discovery of Otzi the Iceman in a European glacier in 1991, scientists have recovered a wealth of information from his 5, 300-year-old body. The brown-eyed, gap-toothed, tattooed (有刺青的) man, most likely spent 40 years farming and herding, and was probably suffering from a painful stomachache at the time when he died.
After 25 years of broad scientific research and media reports, the Iceman has certainly secured his place as “Europe’s Oldest Celebrity”. The Iceman was discovered back in 1991 with various clothing, including a coat, skin leggings (绑腿), a fur hat, and hay shoes. Due to the decomposition (分解) of the leather and fur over thousands of years, however, researchers have been unable to finally confirm specific animal species for some of the elements of Otzi’s clothes.
Understanding the choice of animals used in ancient clothing production-domestic or wild, local or imported-provides a unique chance to learn about the human past. Did the clothing reflect the social status of the wearer? Were animal skins selected just due to their availability, or were certain types of leathers and furs valuable for specific qualities?
Researchers were able to get ancient DNA markers in nine samples of leather and fur from different articles of the Iceman’s clothing. According to their study published in Scientific Reports, Otzi’s clothing choices were selective, practical and sensible. They confirmed that Otzi’s coat was from sheepskin, an identification already made in previous studies. However, the genetic analysis revealed that the sheep species sampled is closer to modern domestic European sheep than to their wild cousins, and the articles were made from the skins of at least four animals.
The analysis showed that part of Otzi’s coat was also made from a species of domestic goat that still lives in the hills and valleys of central Europe today. On the other hand, Otzi’s leggings were also from domestic goat leather, and not a species of wolf, fox, or dog as previous thought.
【1】What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A．To explain the cause of Otzi’s death.
B．To state how significant Otzi the Iceman is.
C．To describe the appearance of Otzi the Iceman.
D．To make a brief introduction to Otzi the Iceman.
【2】Why did the researchers study the clothing of Otzi the Iceman?
A．To acquire plenty of information about the human past.
B．To draw inspiration for today’s clothing design.
C．To learn about how the clothing was made.
D．To clarify the wild animals in Otzi’s time.
【3】What were Otzi’s leggings made from?
A．Imported dog skin.
B．Domestic goat skin.
C．A sort of wolf skin.
D．The skin of a fox species.
【4】What is a new finding of the scientific research?
A．Otzi’s coat was made from sheepskin.
B．The clothing reflected the social status of the wearer.
C．The sheep species sampled is closer to their wild cousins.
D．The sheep species sampled is similar to modern domestic European sheep.
22、NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a stimulating scene. Children of different ages have fun with huge soap bubbles and experiments in the chemistry lab. Grown-ups, with or without children of their own, have fun at NEMO too. It’s hard to hold back when you are presented with all the devices and experiments.
Visiting NEMO
Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands-on science and technology exhibitions inside its large
boat-shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games. Attractions change regularly, so check the homepage to get the latest word.
Rooftop square: the roof is freely accessible for everyone. You can find the open-air exhibition Energetica and a restaurant on the roof, with beautiful views of the city of Amsterdam.
NEMO tickets
The museum can be crowded, so you can buy your NEMO tickets in advance.
4 years and older: | € 17.50 |
Children under 4 | free |
20% discount for student groups of twenty | |
Facilities in NEMO
There are several cafés and if you prefer to bring your own food, snacking on it is allowed in assigned places. On a sunny day you should picnic out on the large roof.
Opening hours
NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.~17:30 p.m.
Accessibility
NEMO is easily accessible by public transport. The museum’s eye-catching copper-green building is easy to spot from Amsterdam Central Station.
●By bus: Take Bus 22 and get off at Kadijksplein.
●On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15-minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It’s worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.
●By car: NEMO is accessible by car. However, parking in the centre of Amsterdam is expensive. NEMO does not have any parking facilities of its own.
【1】What can people do in NEMO Science Museum?
A．Have free light snacks.
B．Purchase some exhibits.
C．Share regular attractions.
D．Gain knowledge from games.
【2】How much do a couple with a child aged 3 have to pay?
A．€ 17.50.
B．€ 35.00.
C．€ 28.00.
D．€ 52.50.
【3】Which is a recommended way to go to NEMO from Central Station?
A．Taking a free bus.
B．Driving a private car.
C．Walking there, weather permitting.
D．Taking a boat to avoid traffic jams.
23、How to link paragraphs in an essay
Composing essays is an art that you must master to score good marks. For any paragraph written, you must be able to link that with the former or the latter. 【1】.
Read, read, read
Teachers suggest the habit of reading to enhance your quality of writing. 【2】. Note how the essay uses linking words and the careful selection of them. Pay special attention to the flow and the professional manner in which the essay is presented for readers.
Be aware about signposting
【3】, but their use must also be known carefully. Before using them for your purpose, remember that a good essay essentially rely on these words to help readers understand the logic and make it look more coherent (连贯).
【4】
Just that some words connect ideas in your essay doesn’t mean you can use them as you like. For showing likeness or agreeableness, use words like again, too, also, as well as, of course, and so on. If you show contradiction, use regardless, even so, but, nonetheless, besides and so on. For causes and conditions, if, since, so that, due to, are words you must fall back upon.
Make a draft
If you wish to see how your essay stands, make a draft and read it thoroughly. 【5】. Ask yourself questions if the points have been explained well or are they relevant to the context. If you feel few aspects need more emphasis, check for the linking words and correct them accordingly.
A．Stick to the logic
B．Pick words carefully
C．If stuck, you can take help from the following 4 tips
D．That way, you will be able to find your own mistakes and correct them
E．Reading through a number of sample essays will help you design better essays
F．Signposts refer to linking words or phrases associating one paragraph to some other
G．Keep these 4 tips in mind and you will face no trouble linking paragraphs to the essay
24、 In the time of weak job and housing markers. Consumers are saving less than they have in decades and industry professionals expect that trend to continue. Consumers saved 6.4 percent of their after-tax in-come in June. Before the recession, the rate was 1 to 2 percent for many years. In June, consumer spending and personal incomes were essentially flat compared with May, suggesting that the American economy, as dependent as it is on shoppers opening their wallets and purses, isn't likely to rebound anytime soon.
On the bright side, the practices that consumers have adopted in response to the economic crisis ultimately could make them happier. New studies of consumption and happiness show, for instance, that people are happier when they spend money on experiences instead of material objects, when they relish what they plan to buy long before they buy it, and when they stop trying to outdo the Joneses.
If consumers end up sticking with their newfound spending habits, some tactics(策略) that retailers and marketers began using during the recession could become lasting business strategies. Among those strategies are offering goods that makes being at home more entertaining and trying to make consumers feel special by giving them access to exclusive events and more personal customer service.
While the current round of stinginess may simply be a response to the economic downturn, some analysts say consumers may also be permanently adjusting their spending based on what they've discovered about what truly makes them happy or fulfilled.
“This actually is a topic that hasn't been researched very much until recently,” says Elizabeth W. Dunn, an associate professor in the psychology department at the University of British Columbia, who is at the forefront of research on consumption and happiness. There's massive literature on in come and happiness. It's amazing how little there is on how to spend your money.
Studies over the last few decades have shown that money, up to a certain point, makes people happier because it lets them meet basic needs. The latest round of research is. for lack of a better term, all about emotional efficiency: how to reap the most happiness for your dollar.
So just where does happiness reside for consumers? Scholars and researchers haven't determined whether Armani will put a bigger smile on your face than Dolce & Gabbana. But they have found that our types of purchases, their size and frequency, and even the timing of the spending all affect long-term happiness.
One major finding is that spending money for an experience - concert tickets, French less orris, sushi-rolling classes, a hotel room in Monaco - produces longer-lasting satisfaction than spending money on plain old stuff.
“It’s better to go on a vacation than buy a new couch is basically the idea,” says Professor Dunn.
Thomas DeLeire, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin discovered that the only category to be positively related to happiness was leisure: vacations, entertainment, sports and equipment like golf clubs and fishing poles.
【1】What's the dark side of American consumers’ saving more and spending less?
A.The job and housing markets will become even weaker.
B.There is little hope that the American economy will recover soon.
C.More and more retailers and marketers will have to go bankrupt.
D.It’s possible that the American economy will rebound sooner.
【2】What will happen if customers keep their spending habits formed in the economic downturn?
A.They will get goods and services much cheaper.
B.It's likely that they spend more time indoors.
C.Retailers will change their business strategies.
D.They will enjoy better services and experiences.
【3】What surprises Elizabeth W Dunn according to the passage?
A.There is little about how to spend money to make people happy.
B.Consumers unconsciously adjust their spending habits to be happy.
C.People started researches on con sumption-happiness relation ship so early.
D.Happiness is proved to have nothing to do with consumption.
【4】Scholars such as Prof. Dunn and Prof. DeLeire agree that ______
A.richer people feel happier and more satisfied
B.most consumers prefer leading brands like Armani
C.spending on vacations brings long-term happiness
D.people should curb their spending on material thing
25、 Ida Nelson was in her sister’s sauna (桑拿浴室), relaxing. Then she heard the long low sound of a small airplane _______ the nearby airport.
It was 11:30 at night in the _______ of Igiugig, population 70, and, as she told the New York Times, “Any time a plane flies over that _______, you know something is _______.”
Nelson and her sister leaped out of the sauna, ran to the window, and _______ the problem: The airport’s runway lights were _______.
Nelson _______ on some clothes, jumped into her car and _______ it to the airport, where she found a local pilot trying to turn on the lights by hand.
“_______, if you push the button 10 or 15 times, the lights will just light up,” Nelson said. Not this time. Meanwhile, she and the pilot learned of the plane’s ________ task: It was there to transport a seriously ill local girl to the nearest ________, 280 miles away in Anchorage.
Nelson had a ________. Driving her car to the end of the runway, she ________ her headlights (车头灯) on the road for the plane to follow. Great idea, but it wasn’t ________. More light was needed, so a neighbor called nearly every home in the village — 32 of them.
Within 20 minutes, 20 ________ arrived at the airport. Following directions from the plane pilot, the cars ________ up on one side of the runway.
The plane made its final ________ and, guided by the headlights, landed safely. The young patient was loaded onto the aircraft, and the plane ________ took off again.
In a world filled with uncertainty, the little ________ positive activism was a big deal. Not so much for Nelson. As she told CNN, in Igiugig, coming together “is kind of a ________ deal.”
A．passing
B．circling
C．leaving
D．attacking
A．village
B．city
C．county
D．state
A．early
B．high
C．late
D．fast
A．missing
B．special
C．complete
D．wrong
A．saw
B．avoided
C．solved
D．caused
A．above
B．away
C．on
D．out
A．threw
B．commented
C．tried
D．decided
A．hired
B．floored
C．stole
D．backed
A．Obviously
B．Unexpectedly
C．Fortunately
D．Usually
A．dangerous
B．difficult
C．urgent
D．secret
A．hospital
B．school
C．company
D．building
A．rest
B．plan
C．cold
D．walk
A．hid
B．shone
C．studied
D．cleaned
A．funny
B．bad
C．enough
D．safe
A．planes
B．trains
C．policemen
D．vehicles
A．speeded
B．blew
C．lined
D．burned
A．exit
B．approach
C．trip
D．flight
A．gradually
B．surprisingly
C．immediately
D．clumsily
A．community’s
B．patient’s
C．pilot’s
D．plane’s
A．rare
B．big
C．uncertain
D．normal
26、假设你是李华，你校学生会计划组织一次讲座，内容有关你校外教Smith在纽约孔子学院学习中国书法的经历。请你给Smith写封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动内容和目的；
2. 告知时间、地点、讲座的时长、听众的人数；
3. 提出邀请。
注意：1. 词数：100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节和发挥，使行文连贯。
参考词汇：孔子学院: Confucius Institute；中国书法: Chinese calligraphy
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