1、______ is the kindness of the nurse that the patient can never be _______ to her.
A. So; too thankful B. Such; too thankful
C. So; that thankful D. Such; enough thankful
2、The school headmaster take active action immediately ________ the education policy of lightening burden.
A．on behalf of
B．by means of
C．in relation to
D．in response to
3、Children are not born with their habits already _______.
A. to make B. to be made C. making D. Made
4、We have to ________ some practical measures to solve the problem.
A．come out
B．come up with
C．come up
D．come about
5、________ in thought, he almost ran into a car.
A．Lost
B．Being lost
C．Having lost
D．Losing
6、The driver suggested that we set out before seven in the morning in order to avoid traffic jams.
A.should B.might C.could D.would
7、Across the painting, we can see a horse running high speed like a missile across the sky.
A. to B. on
C. of D. at
8、The director of the research institute came in person to ______ that everything was all right.
A．make out
B．make sure
C．make clear
D．make up
9、 his homework, Little Tom has to stay in his room for another hour.
A．Not finishing B．Not having finished
C．Not finished D．Having not finished
10、The new station being built for the next Asian Games will be the present one.
A. as three times big as B. three times as big as
C. as big as three times D. as big three times as
11、 to perform at the birthday party, little Linda felt nervous and excited.
A．Invite
B．Inviting
C．Invited
D．To invite
12、For many seniors in some universities, the final year can be an unpleasant experience, _________ that ends campus romance.
A. it B. that C. one D. what
13、In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message hidden within the work.
A．believe
B．imagine
14、It is said that _______________of confirmed cases(确诊病例) in Beijing _______________over 300 during the past days.
A.the number; has reached B.a number; has reached
C.the number; have reached D.a number; have reached
15、After the war, a new school building was put up ___________there had once been a theater.
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
16、She is is known as a nosy person—she is always dying to know is going on in others’ lives. A. what B. who C. whom D. that
17、It was a fitting opportunity to experience virtual reality (VR) technology that some experts _________as an eco-friendly solution to the problem of over-tourism.
A．had advanced
B．advanced
C．had been advanced
D．would advance
18、We don’t doubt ________ international cooperation is a solution to ________ with cyber-crime.
A．whether; deal
B．whether; do
C．that; doing
D．that; dealing
19、Dana________ feeling hurt by what the officer had said.
A.admitted B.agreed C.acquired D.accommodated
20、The price was very reasonable；I would gladly have paid______ he asked.
A．three times much as
B．three times as many as
C．as three times much as
D．three times as much as
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Tenerife
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Bali
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Cyprus
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【1】What makes Bali a perfect destination for relaxation?
A．A place for stargazing.
B．The lifestyle and atmosphere.
C．Mountain views.
D．Water sports.
【2】Which of the following is more suitable for a marriage proposal?
A．Tenerife.
B．Bali.
C．Cyprus.
D．Mauritius.
【3】What can you experience when you travel in Mauritius?
A．Jungle adventures.
B．Fantastic rainbows.
C．Rice fields.
D．Historic temples.
22、A cancer survivor has become the first woman to complete an exhausting “Sea to Summit" triathlon（三项全能运动）which saw her swim, cycle, and run over 330 miles in just five days. Andrea Mason was overjoyed when she crossed the finish line early Wednesday morning.
The race was set in the French Alps. Setting off at 6：15am on Friday, 39-year-old Mason battled through severe pain, and hallucinations（幻觉）, but she pushed on-managing to complete the race in an impressive four days, 23 hours, and 41 minutes. Andrea had been diagnosed with cancer and needed life-saving surgery. Following a successful operation, she is now hoping to raise awareness of women's health. In the past year, Andrea set up her own charity, Lady Talk Matters, in order to improve surrounding female's health.
Andrea, from Blackpool in Lancashire, England, said, "I am so happy all went according to plan as there were so many things that could have gone wrong. I wanted to do it in five days, and I did, but it was very tough. I had some low moments, particularly when I couldn't sleep in my limited rest periods, and when I couldn't keep any food down as I was running. For sure I had some doubts along the way as I was exploring the unknown with such a huge run, particularly as large parts of it were in the dark. It was bigger than I imagined, the impact on my body was huge. But every time I felt like giving up, I thought about all the women out there in pain or who still hadn't been diagnosed. That is why I put myself through this."
Andrea had to swim 23 miles around Lake Annecy, cycle 205 miles with 30,000 feet of vertical climbing around Mont Blanc, and run 105 miles with 4,000 feet of vertical climbing around The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. You could say Andrea's actually spent a lifetime training for an event like this. She completed her first three-mile race "powered by chocolate bars" when she was just four.
【1】What brought Andrea Mason so much joy?
A．She joined a race
B．She defeated cancer.
C．She finished a triathlon lately.
D．She finished a marathon in five days.
【2】What is the purpose of Andrea's creating her own charity?
A．To help the poor women.
B．To focus on women's health
C．To promote women's health.
D．To raise the status of women.
【3】What made Andrea finish the race successfully?
A．Her strong willpower.
B．Her family's support.
C．Thinking of other women who had more pain.
D．Thinking of other women who might have cancer.
【4】What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph?
A．Andrea liked sports very much.
B．Andrea's success lied in long-term effort.
C．As a little girl,Andrea won many races.
D．Andrea faced huge challenges.
23、The memory of elephants is the stuff of lore (传说), and now it seems they can recall the smell of a relative even after a decade apart.
When Franziska Hörner at the University of Wuppertal in Germany and her colleagues heard about planned reunions between two mother-daughter pairs at zoos in Germany, the took advantage of the chance to test the elephants’ memories. One pair had been separated for two years, while the other had spent 12 years apart.
Hörner collected faecal (排泄物的) samples from these African elephants and others at German zoos, hauling the stinking 10-to-15-kilogram samples around in her tiny car.
Her team presented these samples one at a time to the four elephants in advance of their reunions with family members. When they encountered faeces from unrelated elephants, cither those in the same zoo or unfamiliar animals, they sniffed and walked away.
But when presented with a sample from the mother or daughter they were due to be reunited with, the female elephants repeatedly sniffed the samples and showed a variety of reactions, from making sounds to flapping their ears.
Such reactions may be linked to positive emotions, the researchers say. “That was amazing and really intense,” says Hörner. “We were sure they do remember, and they know exactly what they are smelling there.”
The sample size was small, but it would be cruel to do similar tests on elephants that weren’t being reunited, says Hörner.
“I am not surprised that elephants have memories, especially in social contexts, that last a long time,” says Joshua Plotnik at Hunter College in New York, who wasn’t involved with the work. Elephants live in groups that split up and come back together over long periods of time.
But Plotnik says the experiment may not be a true test of memory. There may be scent cues (线索，提示) common to all relatives that can trigger recognition not linked to memory, he says, and presenting the elephants with other smells would help make sense of their responses.
【1】Why did Hörner collect faecal samples from elephants at German zoos?
A．To figure out mother and daughter elephants.
B．To haul samples in the tiny car.
C．To help elephants reunite with their family.
D．To test elephants’ memories.
【2】How did the elephants react when presented with samples from family members?
A．They sniffed and walked away.
B．They responded actively.
C．They recognized their family members.
D．They showed no reactions.
【3】What’s the shortcoming of this experiment according to Hörner?
A．There is no experimental preparation.
B．Samples are of different age level.
C．The experiment is immoral.
D．There are only four samples.
【4】What does Plotnik suggest?
A．Drawing a conclusion according to the findings.
B．Making use of the findings.
C．Conducting further research.
D．Clarifying the purpose of the study.
24、The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.
I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.
The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.
Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.
I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
【1】What words can best describe the woman?
A．Proud and determined.
B．Strong-willed and honorable.
C．Modest and courageous.
D．Diligent and considerate.
【2】What does the underlined word “crippled” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Disabled.
B．Healthy.
C．Perfect.
D．Strong.
【3】What has the author learnt from the woman?
A．Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.
B．Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.
C．The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.
D．It’s not winning but finishing the thing we start that really matters.
【4】What could be the best title for the text?
A．A Humorous Stranger.
B．An Unforgettable Job.
C．The Last Runner.
D．The Annual Marathon.
25、My story is pretty simple and it's still unfolding. My in-laws are in their eighties and facing many ______ problems. My father-in-law has mild Parkinson（帕金森病）. Recently after an incident with the ancient plumbing（管道系统）at their house, my father-in-law came to ______ with us. He has stayed with us before for a few days to give my mother-in-law a break. The last time was for two weeks and a half. This time it's been a month and ______ . When we bought our house a couple summers ago we made sure to get one with a（n） ______ bedroom so we would have this as a（n） ______ .
I feel that my father-in-law's ______ helps us be more of who we were ______ to be. I don't know how long we'll be able to manage having him with us as his condition ______ , but we're ______ to making it work as long as we're able. We are ______ that our work situations allow someone to be home with him ______ .
Recently we bought him a used Airdyne. This is a very ______ exercise bike that works the arms and legs, and he ______ to use one a lot many years ago. When we went to see if the bike would still work for him now, in his condition, he climbed up ______ , rode for five minutes, got down and told the seller, "We'll ______ it." And after we got it into the home the next day and he climbed up once again, the look of ______ on his face as he started to operate it just ______ my being with joy.
If anyone has the chance to bring a（n） ______ parent into their home, I encourage you to give it a（n） ______ . It might ______ better than you expected!
【1】
A．health
B．safety
C．housing
D．finance
【2】
A．connect
B．live
C．help
D．share
【3】
A．working
B．passing
C．counting
D．flying
【4】
A．extra
B．old
C．grand
D．bright
【5】
A．honor
B．decision
C．possibility
D．charge
【6】
A．situation
B．experience
C．contribution
D．presence
【7】
A．taught
B．reported
C．meant
D．persuaded
【8】
A．progresses
B．recovers
C．completes
D．pauses
【9】
A．committed
B．required
C．urged
D．permitted
【10】
A．obvious
B．fortunate
C．certain
D．proud
【11】
A．in a hurry
B．for the moment
C．around the clock
D．as a rule
【12】
A．expensive
B．novel
C．heavy
D．simple
【13】
A．planned
B．used
C．happened
D．learned
【14】
A．randomly
B．secretly
C．enthusiastically
D．carefully
【15】
A．repair
B．take
C．quit
D．exchange
【16】
A．surprise
B．anxiety
C．happiness
D．embarrassment
【17】
A．supplied
B．equipped
C．varied
D．filled
【18】
A．poor
B．elderly
C．wealthy
D．single
【19】
A．answer
B．chance
C．hand
D．try
【20】
A．work out
B．bring in
C．turn up
D．get around
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。
The Kite Without a Thread
One day a father and son went to the kite-flying festival. The young son was very happy when he saw the sky filled with colorful kites. He asked his father to get him a kite and a thread with a roller so that he could fly a kite, too. The father went to the shop at the park where the festival was being held, and bought a kite and a roll of thread for his son.
His son started to fly the kite, and soon his kite flew high up in the sky. After a while, the son said, “Dad, it seems that the thread is holding up the kite from flying higher. If we break it, the kite will be free and will also fly even higher. Can we break it?” The father said, “Of course!” And he cut the thread from the roller. The kite started to go a little higher, which made his son very happy.
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。
But slowly, the kite started to come down.
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The father explained, “Son, the thread was not holding the kite from going higher.
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