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1、To ensure the safety of the passengers and improve the traffic conditions，a new law has ______ since April l.
A.come into effect B.put to use
C.bring to light D.come to power
2、Don’t mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may the shocking ending.
A.give out B.give off
C.give up D.give away
3、People began looking around to see ________ the noise was coming from.
A.how B.why C.whether D.where
4、As a command of the instructor，the children called out their names .
A.in turn B.in return C.at times D.in time
5、—Julia said she sent you a birthday card yesterday. Have you got it?
—Oh, really! I haven’t ________ my mailbox yet.
A. examined B. reviewed.
C. tested D. checked
6、Wait a moment. The director _____ her assistant pick up some sandwiches for the meeting.
A. has B. has had C. had had D. was having
7、All agree,in the fierce competition,honesty is a vital__________of her success.
A.evidence B.element C.concept D.criterion
8、-- No one ________ be compared with Li Na in playing tennis.
--- Oh, you are really her big fan.
A. can B. need C. must D. might
9、The possibility of employing more staff is still _____ discussion.
A.up B.with C.at D.under
10、Recently, scientists have started a debate on _______the computers will “think” like human in half a century.
A．where
B．whether
C．whose
D．which
11、In all aspects of the society, there are many heroes dedicated to their work. So they should get the ________ they deserves.
A．award
B．ceremony
C．price
D．credit
12、Don’t forget to send ______ attended the conference a follow-up email.
A. however B. whatever
C. whoever D. wherever
13、— I have decided to take part in the English speech contest, but I’m a little nervous now.
— ________. I believe that you can do it very well.
A．Well done
B．Congratulations
C．Go for it
D．Up to you
14、---We’d better leave now.
---No hurry. The train ______ at 10 o’clock.
A. has left B. left
C. leaves D. would leave
15、Social and cultural activities for senior citizens ______ over the past several years.
A. conducted B. were conducted
C. have conducted D. have been conducted
16、 Energy, passion and a burning desire are, you see, ________ true learning takes.
A．that
B．what
C．how
D．which
17、It was David dreamed to be an interpreter, _____ he joined a translation club at the age of 16.
A. but B. so C. or D. for
18、Although _____ by the opposite team, the players were not discouraged but practiced harder.
A. beating B. beaten
C. having beaten D. being beaten
19、The new supermarket has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day ________ get a big prize.
A.must B.could
C.would D.shall
20、All we have is 24 precious hours a day and therefore we shall waste ______
A. nothing
B. none
C. neither
D. no one
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| A notable highlight of the show was the real confidence of the singing. Sam Hall was a joy to watch, with perfect comic timing, as was Emma Williams, thoroughly believable and convincing in her role. These two young talents stole the show, in my opinion. The only disadvantage is appointments were the dancing, which showed a lack of originality, and the opening scene, which fell a little flat. Despite the occasional technical flaws, this was a highly enjoyable and greatly impressive production, which the company should be proud of. |
| I was really looking forward to Jonathan Baker’s latest, which is set in an imagined, but realistic, London of the scar future. But I found this new effort was act down by the slightly one-dimensional characterization, and the writing is below standard for the most part : some of the early scents between Martha and her husband are slightly boring. The superb characterization and ambition that baker demonstrated in his previous novels seem to be missing here. Baker’ commitment to describing the lives of ordinary people is admirable, but the whole thing is lacking in energy. |
| This is episode number three in the nearly twenty-year-old series, delivering a very attractive and interesting story and loads of comedy. There is some strong writing and voice acting, but the new episode chooses to go for a linear (线性的) narrative, with some puzzle included along the way, which is less involving than the theme of exploration and conversation which previous episode have depended on. Besides, the puzzle are not particularly engaging, and many of them have been seen before in other adventure games. The visuals are extremely impressive, of course, as we have come to expect, this time featuring venues in Catalonia. But overall, a slight disappointment. |
【1】The underlined phrase “ stole the show ” most probably means______.
A．disappointed the producer
B．ruined the whole performance
C．attracted the most attention
D．exhibited excessive confidence
【2】Which of the following statements about Jonathan Baker is TRUE ?
A．He excels in one-dimensional characterization.
B．His novels center around ordinary people’s lives.
C．His novels show consistent super characterization and ambition.
D．He is passionate about presenting realistic images of future London.
【3】The puzzle in episode number three______.
A．are integrated in the narrative
B．arc appealing to the audience
C．deal with the theme of exploration
D．are absent in other adventure games
22、 Like Indiana Jones (a fictional character), who undertakes daring adventures in his spare time, my father is a businessman by day and a thrill-seeker by night.
His enthusiasm rubbed off on me, and I have been lucky to be his companion on many adventures. We started out by riding America’s fastest, most twisted roller coasters. After that a whitewater rafting trip through the Grand Canyon（峡谷）on the Colorado River started our search for other extreme thrills across the globe.
Amazing thrills awaited us at every corner of the world. Skydiving was especially thrilling when performed from a helicopter over the breathtaking Swiss Alps. We have bungee jumped from the world’s highest platform, Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa. Most recently, in Interlaken, Switzerland, we attempted canyoning（溪降运动）.
Anyone who loves a challenging thrill should try canyoning. Our adventure began with a 90-foot rope down a canyon wall into a rushing ice-cold river. Then we crossed the bone-chilling water toward the mouth of the river, our final destination, where the reward for the journey would be a whole view of the beautiful Interlaken basin. We slid over slippery rocks at one moment, jumped from waterfalls and swam through underwater tunnels the next. Back and forth we alternated, climbing rope ladders before going back into the fresh mountain water. Certainly, danger was waiting for us in each of these activities, but that very danger provided the rush. Canyoning was indeed one thrill after another, from beginning to end.
While canyoning is possible only in certain places, thrills and adventure can be found anywhere. Our beginnings in the U.S. showed us just that. We continue to seek the big thrills, but in doing so, we have learned to seek lesser excitement in daily life as well. After all, we can’t go canyoning every day, and small thrills are better than none for us thrill-seekers.
【1】What do we know about the author’s father?
A.He is a very successful businessman.
B.He is doing a part-time job.
C.He likes Indiana Jones very much.
D.He enjoys experiencing adventures.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “rubbed off on” mean in paragraph 2?
A.relate to B.keep off
C.affect D.confuse
【3】What did the author and his father do when attempting canyoning?
A.Jumped down from waterfalls and swam across the icy water.
B.Jumped down a canyon river and crossed it.
C.Climbed over a rope ladder and swam through underwater tunnels.
D.Climbed down a canyon wall and swam across the rushing icy river.
【4】What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?
A.Small thrills in daily life are worth a try as well.
B.We had better go abroad to experience canyoning.
C.Canyoning is not suitable for everyone.
D.America is the most proper place to experience adventures.
23、 Christmas is on the way: 4 gift ideas from Stanford's bookshop.
Shipping Areas Tea Towel, £9. 99 (enjoying a 10% discount)
We are a nation of sailors who rely on weather forecasts to keep safe. This book will help you understand the shipping forecast, with the 30 shipping areas mentioned in the National Weather Service. So, the next time you turn on the radio and hear about high winds in Cromarty, Forth and Tyne, you'll know that they mean strong winds in these areas. You'll be wiser to make some preparations.
The Writer's Map, £30 (enjoying a 5% discount)
The Writer's Map combines maps and literature. Many writers use maps to plan out their stories. This book collects maps that appear in fiction and non-fiction. JRR Tolkien, a fantasy novel writer, said, “The fact that many books choose to contain one map is evidence to the importance of maps. I wisely started with a map, and made the story fit.”
Brutalist London Map,£8 (enjoying a 5% discount)
You either love it or you hate it. Said to have been coined (创造) in the late 1950s from the French raw concrete, brutalism (野兽派艺术) was a big influence on the 1960s London’s finest examples of brutalism. Brutalism maps of other cities, including Paris, Washington and Sydney, are also available.
The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book,£14. 99 (enjoying a 10% & discount)
The national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, has been mapping the Great Britain for many years. The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book includes word puzzles and various mathematical challenges. It includes maps containing rare geographical characteristics or places of special cultural interest. It will make you look more closely at every map and test your map-reading knowledge.
【1】Shipping Areas Tea Towel can help sailors ________.
A．know world-famous shipping areas
B．prepare for bad weather in advance
C．have the ability to predict weather
D．judge the quality of various ships
【2】What do Brutalist London Map and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book have in common?
A．They are both brought out by the same publisher.
B．They both aim to test readers' map-reading skill.
C．They can both reflect the history of Britain.
D．They both include challenging puzzles.
【3】What's the writer's purpose of writing the text?
A．To advertise four books.
B．To compare four books.
C．To appeal to people to read.
D．To show different maps.
24、Though against his will, this 12-year-old boy felt compelled to leave his puppy to an animal shelter in Mexico. Upsetting, but sometimes the best decision is to let go of your dog for a better life.
The factors that compel owners to give up their pets vary, but the most common ones relate to issues regarding obedience and the owner's capacity. People have no alternative but to give up their dogs when they move into a new neighborhood and pets are not allowed. Another reason is when families cannot afford to cover medical bills for the pet. In the end, they have to give one up to ease their financial burdens.
Nevertheless, giving up our pets is one of the most difficult decisions we have to make, just like what this boy from Mexico did.
On February 13, a 12-year-old boy, Andres, left a pit bull puppy outside the Refugio
Xollin in Michoacan, Mexico. Along with the dog came a stuffed animal and a touching letter penned by his young owner, explaining why he could no longer care for the dog. “My name is Andres and I am 12 years old," the note reads, “My mom and I decide to leave my dog in your hands, hiding it from my dad because he is thinking about selling him." "He mistreats and kicks him. One day he kicked him so hard that he hurt his tail. I hope you can help and take care of him. I leave him a stuffed animal so he won't forget me.
The rescue group shared the story on their Facebook page, along with adorable pictures of the pup. The post quickly gained massive attention online. They have received over 300 applications to adopt the pit bull puppy, Rene, from all over Mexico.
The group took Rene to the pet clinic and had him dewormed. He is on his way to recovery and ready for adoption. However, it seems like Rescue Xollin hasn't found the perfect family for him yet, as he is still under their care. Hopefully, Rene gets adopted out soon and Andres is fine.
【1】What does the underlined word "compel" mean in the second paragraph?
A．Determine.
B．Permit.
C．Force.
D．Persuade.
【2】What led to Andres giving up Rene?
A．The fact that the new neighborhood doesn’t allow pets.
B．The reason that his family can’t afford the medical treatment.
C．The concern that his mother mistreats and kicks Rene.
D．The wish that Rene will experience a better life.
【3】What do we know about Rene?
A．He will be taken care of by the stuffed animal left by the boy.
B．He is well treated in the Refugio Xollin in Michoacan, Mexico.
C．More than 300 people would like to adopt him throughout the world.
D．Rescue Xollin hasn't found time to select a perfect family for him.
25、When I was a four-year-old boy,my legs were amputated(截肢).This was my first lesson about the harsh realities of life.But the adversity gave me the _________to persevere when everyone else quit.
The following years zipped by,and seemingly in a single heartbeat,I _________ myself standing at the start line of the 2018 Chicago Marathon.Waiting for the starting gun,I stood there and _________ all that happened to put me on that _________.I started training seriously as a(an)_________ in August 2016.From the start,there was always training to be done and new goals to achieve.The lessons of overcoming and triumphing in the face of obstacles were_________ to me.
The gun cracked,and I _________ to run.The race dragged on ,and with about ten miles to go,my body started to feel the _________ of running for long.I felt slightly _________ as I thought I’d have to run another hour.But I knew this low moment would pass with each _________,so I reminded myself to smile and hang on.________,shortly after mile 22,I was making a right turn when a disaster _________—I stepped in a hole.As my head hit the pavement,my whole world went _________.
I didn’t know if it was seconds or minutes before I _________ myself with volunteers helping _________me off the ground.I felt dizzy.But I managed to_________ by myself and went on racing.When I _________ it to the 23-marker,I considered dropping out.But I knew I was strong enough to finish the race if I just stayed upright.
The _______ 2.2 miles was like a long trip across America.The dizziness was worse,my _________ was blacking out periodically, and my legs felt like lead _________,but I didn’t quit.Eventually, I crossed the finish line in three hours,and three minutes, 22 seconds--a new double amputee world record!
【1】
A．plan
B．curiosity
C．drive
D．attempt
【2】
A．committed
B．found
C．threw
D．kept
【3】
A．allowed for
B．rested against
C．reflected on
D．brought up
【4】
A．border
B．move
C．matter
D．line
【5】
A．runner
B．finalist
C．striker
D．instructor
【6】
A．unique
B．familiar
C．flexible
D．appropriate
【7】
A．continued
B．decided
C．started
D．managed
【8】
A．regrets
B．heats
C．shakes
D．impacts
【9】
A．despairing
B．annoyed
C．suspicious
D．frozen
【10】
A．point
B．mile
C．message
D．cheer
【11】
A．Strangely
B．Actually
C．Typically
D．Casually
【12】
A．followed
B．exploded
C．existed
D．struck
【13】
A．colorless
B．complicated
C．different
D．dark
【14】
A．focused on
B．came to
C．built up
D．care about
【15】
A．drag
B．turn
C．back
D．hang
【16】
A．balance
B．pretend
C．stretch
D．pace
【17】
A．got
B．carried
C．reached
D．made
【18】
A．extra
B．smooth
C．final
D．extended
【19】
A．intention
B．picture
C．vision
D．perseverance
【20】
A．weights
B．materials
C．attachments
D．balloons
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
The doctors sent my mother home to die. As a fifteen-year survivor of breast cancer, she had suffered two heart attacks when advanced cancer was found in her lung. The doctor told me sadly, "She has a few days, maybe a week. Her heart is weak and unstable. "Mom had struggled to raise three daughters while holding a full-time job, yet worked hard to maintain a warm home for her family. My plan for Mom’s final days was simple: she would live with love, and die with grace.
I took mother to my home, small but comfortable, which was a heaven to four cats and a dog. The animals had the run of my house. We equipped the bedroom with an electric hospital bed and an oxygen machine, which frightened the cats. I’d moved their furniture and the cats were annoyed. The dog, on the other hand, an immature dog with bad habits, was excited by all the changes in the house. He jumped up, barking. He is Otto who was not afraid of the hospital bed, the oxygen machine or the medical smells. Nor was he afraid of the weak woman who had scolded him. Otto jumped onto the foot of Mom's hospital bed, and stayed. With the exception of eating and using the litter box, Otto never left Mom's room.
Days passed and Mom started to rally. “Not unusual,” I was told, “a rally is often a sign of imminent death(回光返照)” I was heart-broken. But Otto would not give her up so easily. He used her improved condition to reposition himself from the foot of her bed to her side. Her thin fingers found his soft coat. He leaned into her body, as if holding tight the strings of her will to live. Though weak, she petted the dog and would not allowed me to take him. Days turned into weeks and Mom continued to fight.
Paragraph 1
Once, after the nurses had gone for the day, I heard the sound of Mom’s voice coming from her room. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
Three years later, Mom together with Otto is still here, medicines and nurses long gone. __ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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