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1、Graduates are inspired to think outside the box and innovate，breaking free from _______ methods.
A.conventional B.confidential C.contradictory D.comprehensive
2、Michael R. Bloomberg’s exit and immediate move to back Mr. Biden had the _________ to anger supporters of Mr. Sanders and sparked outrage among progressives.
A.access B.potential C.advantage D.presentation
3、(2014·天津卷)Anxiously, she took the dress out of the package and tried it on, only _________ it didn’t fit
A．to find
B．found
C．finding
D．having found
4、 He had no sooner finished his speech________ the students started cheering.(2011·辽宁)
A. since B. as
C. when D. than
5、—Sorry, I missed your party yesterday because of an unexpected visitor.
—Actually, you________the party. It was canceled at the last moment.
A.didn’t need to attend B.needn’t have attended
C.shouldn’t have attended D.shouldn’t attend
6、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
7、You have been repeatedly told the rules, so there ______ be any difficulty finishing the task.
A. needn’t B. wouldn’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t
8、The system has been designed to give students quick and easy ______ to the digital resources of the library.
A. access B. passage C. way D. approach
9、Their modern style home seems oddly___________among the town's old farmhouses.
A.out of balance B.out of control C.out of style D.out of place
10、—There is good news for you. You’ve been admitted to the Tianjin University.
— ______ That’s great!
A．Have I?
B．Pardon?
C．Congratulations!
D．Good idea!
11、The minister refused for reasons of _______ rather than religion to sign a new law legalizing abortion.
A. comprehension B. conscience C. consequence D. conservation
12、Our school has recently obtained the latest multimedia equipment, __________ students to learn efficiently under special circumstances.
A.allowing B.being allowed C.having allowed D.allowed
13、They won the game, _____ they didn’t really deserve the victory.
A.if B.though C.before D.since
14、They arrived at the border between Kenya and Tanzania at 2 pm, ______ lies a national nature reserve.
A. what B. which C. where D. when
15、Cost ________as follows: food and drink 100 yuan, studying material 150 yuan, accommodation fee 300 yuan.
A．breaks down
B．breaks off
C．breaks in
D．breaks out
16、As performers, we can’t stand still. We have to ________ the changing market and the demands of the audience.
A.drop off B.adapt to C.split up D.seek for
17、--- I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.
--- Oh, I can’t believe it. You know , that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s
I’d describe myself.
A. what B. how C. which D. why
18、—Have you persuaded him?
—Yes. After hours of discussion, I___________ to reason him into accepting the new plan.
A. managed B. would manage
C. have managed D. had managed
19、—The washing machine isn’t working.
—I used it this morning. It ______ fine then.
A. is working B. was working C. works D. has worked
20、Group activities will be organized in and after class _____ children develop team spirit.
A. helping B. having helped
C. helped D. to help
21、 An Edinburgh inventor has created a fully biodegradable bottle that is made from paper and a secret combination of plant materials, and it could help save the planet's oceans from plastic pollution and can also be eaten by sea creatures.
The Edinburgh-based Durham University chemistry graduate James Longcroft started a non-profit bottled water company two years ago. He wanted to put all his profits into a charity that provided clean drinking water to countries in Africa.
However, after concerns about the environmental impact of plastic bottles, Mr. Longcroft decided the Edinburgh and London-based company, Choose Water, should go plastic-free. So he came up with a new type of water bottle—a waterproof paper bottle.
“The outside is made from recycled paper, but the inside has to be waterproof, and provides strength so the bottle would keep its structure, and keep the water fresh,” Mr. Longcroft said.
When the bottle is thrown in the ocean the degrading process begins within hours leaving the bottle totally degraded (分解)within weeks. The steel cap breaks down within a year.
Mr. Longcroft now believes these novel bottles could revolutionise the industry and says the cost of producing the bottle is around 5 pence more than one made from single-use plastic.
“The main difficulty we face is breaking into a saturated (饱和的)market and competing with an old industry,” he said. “Changing an industry will be a big uphill battle, but with the support from the public, we will change the way we look at bottled water.”
Researchers warn that eight million tonnes of plastics currently find their way into the ocean every year which will stay in the environment for centuries.
“We really want to get our bottles on shelves and into people's hands as soon as possible—if we can stop even one plastic bottle ending up in the environment it will be worth it,” said Mr Longcroft.
【1】What is special about the bottle?
A．It can be recycled.
B．It is plastic-free.
C．It purifies sea water.
D．It can be used for food.
【2】What does James Longcroft expect from the new bottles?
A．To raise money for charity.
B．To keep the water fresh
C．To reduce ocean pollution.
D．To prompt the sale of bottled water.
【3】What's the main challenge about the new bottles?
A．They face stiff competition to enter market.
B．They are more costly than plastic ones.
C．They still lack in the public support.
D．They take a long time to break down.
【4】What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A．Cutting down on plastic pollution.
B．Providing clean water to the public.
C．Stopping the use of the plastic bottles.
D．Getting people to accept the new bottles.
22、 “I have slept on the Embankment (路堤),” wrote George Orwell in 1933, adding that, despite the noise and the wet and the cold, it was “much better than not sleeping at all”. Nine decades on and Charing Cross and the Embankment are once again full of rough sleepers, even during the coldest days of December. It is a pattern found in much of the rich world.
However, it does not have to be this way. In post-war America, there was little rough sleeping, and homelessness was falling so fast that sociologists predicted it would soon disappear. Even today, some rich, successful cities, including Tokyo and Munich, have few people living on the streets.
These places offer lessons on how to reduce homelessness. One is that tough love can sometimes work. Conservatives argue that softer policing policies in the 1970s, including careless attitudes to public drunkenness, were in part responsible for the rise in homelessness. The world could learn something from Greece, where strong family networks ensure that those down on their luck find someone to take them in. Many experts argue that it is counterproductive (事与愿违的) to give money to someone begging on the street. Better, they say, to donate to a charity.
Yet, most people believe tougher policies will ultimately do little if housing costs remain high. This is the underlying reason for rising homelessness. So, the state can do something to help. For example, more generous rent allowance might actually save governments money in the medium term—after all, demands on health-care services and the police would decline. Another option is for the state to build more housing itself. In Singapore, a place where there is practically no homelessness, 80% of residents live in government-built flats which they buy at knock-down prices.
The most effective reform, however, would be to make building more homes easier. The problem of rough sleeping in Germany and Switzerland, two countries with minimal real-house-price growth in recent decades, is less acute. Japan has used its fair share of strong-arm policies to deal with the homeless, but then it introduced a big urban reform in the early 2000s.
【1】Why is George Orwell mentioned in paragraph 1?
A．To show the rich life in Charing Cross.
B．In memory of the world-famous writer.
C．To show the condition of rough sleepers.
D．To introduce the topic of homelessness.
【2】What may help reduce homelessness?
A．Public drunkenness.
B．Softer policing policies.
C．Lower housing costs.
D．Giving beggars money.
【3】Which country may have the fewest homeless people?
A．Germany.
B．Singapore.
C．Switzerland.
D．Japan.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A．Ways to Reform Modern Society.
B．Reasons to Cut Housing Costs.
C．How to Reduce Homelessness.
D．Effects of Homelessness Rising.
23、 The seven teenagers hurried towards the airport gate. Italy's national under-16 swimming championship was taking place in Genoa and the boys were going to compete there. 14-year-old Marco Sulis looked around for his teammates. Their coach sat near them. While preparing for take-off, the flight attendant began her routine safety briefing. Most of the passengers idled away the time engaging in chatting and eating. Although air crashes are alien to Marco, he, who perceived how vital the process was, would later remember all her words.
During the flight, as earlier instructed, he located the nearest emergency exit and made a mental note of the red handle behind a protective plastic shield. To open the door, one had to remove the plastic and pull the handle.
Located by mountains to the north, the airport is often beaten by strong winds. Flight 1553 was a short one. The sky that day was crystalline blue and visibility was perfect.
At two minutes to touchdown, the plane rocked, which was later found to be out of mechanical faults. Soon, it touched down unstably on two wheels. The captain attempted to reduce the airplane's speed by braking hard but it was no use. Slipping sideways, the plane rushed out into the sea at high speed.
Tons of water poured into the cabin. Passengers were shouting and rushing towards the emergency exit door. Marco watched people struggle with the door fruitlessly.
“Let me do it!” Marco yelled, leaping out of his seat.
Marco smashed the clear plastic with the palm of his hand. He grabbed the handle and pulled, using all the strength in his body. The emergency exit door finally swung open. However, the emergency door pinned Marco's leg down. Passengers passed Marco as they rushed out of the plane. Already soaking in water, Marco knew there was no time to waste. He pushed against the door as hard as he could and managed to free his leg. Marco exited from the plane finally and saw his coach and teammates bobbing in the waves. He began swimming towards the concrete pier(码头).The others followed.
When they reached the pier, they were safe at last. Even though four people were killed in the accident, many more survived because of Marco. Marco just simply said, “All I did was to watch safety briefing.
【1】What drove Marco to remember the safety briefing?
A.His previous experience of an air accident.
B.The prediction of the upcoming crash.
C.His realization of the importance.
D.The coach's compulsory requirement.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The weather condition was good for flying on the day of the accident.
B.Marco was the passenger sitting nearest to the emergency exit randomly.
C.The plane went wrong above in the sky because of the force of wind.
D.The pilot finally managed to slow down the plane with a timely brake.
【3】Why didn't Marco leave the plane as soon as the exit door was opened?
A.Because he was blocked by other passengers.
B.Because one part of his body was stuck tight.
C.Because he was looking for his companions.
D.Because he was scared of the sea water outside.
【4】Which of the following can best describe Marco?
A.Persistent and hardworking.
B.Ambitious and skillful.
C.Creative and considerate.
D.Alert and decisive.
24、 Every two or three months, Thyago Ohana goes out on the busy streets of Vienna with a sign saying “Free Hugs”. The handsome 32-year-old Brazilian, who works in international trade at India’s Vienna embassy, chooses a popular site, like the historic shopping street, Kaemtner Strasse. There he opens his arms to anyone who wants a hearty embrace (拥抱).
He does it because back in 2012, when he was feeling very stressed and anxious during a visit to Paris, a stranger gave him a free hug. He’s never forgotten how it filled him with unexpected calm and joy.
For those who take up his offer, the hug makes them laugh and smile. But sometimes it does more, as when an elderly woman in a tour group stopped and watched him. The group moved on, but she remained and asked, “Can I have a hug?” “Of course you can!” said Thyago who wrapped his arms round her. When they broke their embrace, she kept holding onto his shoulders and looked into his eyes. “Thank you,” she said. “I can’t remember the last time I was hugged this way.”
It’s a memory that still makes Thyago emotional. “It was a really powerful moment of human connection. It’s why I keep doing it.”
Of our live senses, our sense of touch is the one that is most easily taken for granted. “A child can be born blind or deaf and they will grow up just fine,” says David J Linden, author of Touch. The Science of Hand, Heart and Mind. “Yet if a baby is lacking in loving social touch for the first two years of life, then all sorts of disasters unfold.” That’s one reason why when babies are born, they are now usually placed on their mother’s skin.
Linden says however you do it, “maximizing touch in your life is a good thing”— whether holding hands, petting a dog, going to the hairdresser, hugging our kids, our partners or even a stranger.
【1】Why did Thyago Ohana offer free hugs to strangers?
A.He longed for calm and joy.
B.He felt stressed and upset.
C.He wanted others to feel connected and cared.
D.He hoped to help others cure their diseases.
【2】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 suggest?
A.Our sense of touch isn’t so important.
B.Our sense of touch is undervalued.
C.Our sense of touch does no good to us.
D.Our sense of touch is thought highly of.
【3】What does David J Linden think of social touch?
A.The way of offering social touch counts.
B.Offering hugs is the best way to get social touch.
C.Blind kids will be cured as long as they get enough social touch.
D.Many problems can be tracked back to babyhood short of social touch.
【4】Where is this text most likely from?
A.A health magazine. B.A research paper.
C.A guide book. D.A biology textbook.
25、 I had an experience with a stranger recently that really touched me. In February, I lost my mom and I flew to my _________to tackle a few things. After a few days with my family, it was time to head back. I _________ the plane to find a young man sitting in the window seat, next to me. Somehow that day I _________ wanted that seat — I could just put on my headphones and sleep.
I asked him shyly if we could _________ seats. Upon my request, he did it and I _________ him many times. After the plane began to taxi to the runway, the _________ began to hit. Leaving the place I grew up and knowing Mom was no longer there, I _________ . The ground grew more and more _________ outside the window and my eyes became _________ as tears welled up.
Then I felt a tap on my elbow as I ____________ them away. That same young man was ____________ on me. He asked me if I was OK and I told him I lost someone I loved. Without ____________, he said he was there if I needed to talk. ____________, we had a three hour flight sitting in the same row.
I told him I wasn't ____________to talk, adding that his words made me feel better. Honestly, I felt ____________
Actually, I felt like I wasn't ____________ on that plane. Although I never took him up on his ____________ , I was touched that a ____________ knew that I may need someone at that moment.
That moment has led me to seek ways to serve and help others. They may seem ____________, but they may be big to that person. ____________ can be displayed in a simple but grand way.
A．hometown
B．workplace
C．apartment
D．airport
A．opened
B．climbed
C．examined
D．boarded
A．apparently
B．sincerely
C．desperately
D．gradually
A．clean
B．exchange
C．trade
D．reorganize
A．praised
B．saw
C．patted
D．thanked
A．wishes
B．words
C．emotions
D．storms
A．broke down
B．set off
C．stood out
D．turned up
A．muddy
B．distant
C．obvious
D．deserted
A．cold
B．wide
C．misty
D．narrow
A．wiped
B．wore
C．put
D．sent
A．relying
B．leaning
C．counting
D．checking
A．doubt
B．hesitation
C．faith
D．question
A．In the end
B．In short
C．After all
D．On average
A．mature
B．lucky
C．free
D．ready
A．heard
B．seen
C．protected
D．embarrassed
A．alone
B．careless
C．trusting
D．promising
A．request
B．seat
C．invitation
D．offer
A．stranger
B．youth
C．student
D．passenger
A．comforting
B．striking
C．unimportant
D．priceless
A．Wisdom
B．Kindness
C．Generosity
D．Forgiveness
26、假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom已经在中国生活了很多年。你校将举办“用英语讲中国故事”的征文活动(essay activity)。 请用英语写一封邮件邀请他写一篇稿件。
要点包括:
1. 简单介绍活动目的；
2. 要Tom谈谈他在中国的所见所闻；
3. 稿件长度约300 词；
4. 交稿日期: 4月20日前。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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