1、—Does your sister work as a teacher in Canada?
—No, but she once ________ there for 5 years.
A．taught
B．had taught
C．has taught
D．would teach
2、 —If he ______, he _____ that food.
— Luckily, he was sent to the hospital immediately.
A. was warned; would not take
B. had been warned; would not have taken
C. would be warned; had not taken
D. would have been warned; had not taken
3、Because they hadn’t booked a room in advance, there were______ left when they arrived at the hotel.
A.none B.no one C.nobody D.nothing
4、Although Rio knew little about marketing, he succeeded ______ other more well-informed managers failed.
A. as B. unless C. what D. where
5、Three young men have been arrested because they were caught ___ an old lady last night.
A. robbed B. to rob C.rob D. robbing
6、I saw Jack in the lift this morning. He around here for a long time.
A.won't be seen B.wasn't seen
C.hasn't been seen D.hadn't been seen
7、—I think he is taking an active part in social work.
—I agree with you ______.
A.in a way B.in many ways C.on the way D.in the way
8、If he had known it earlier, he _______ you not to take that foolish action.
A.would persuade B.would be persuaded
C.would have persuaded D.would be persuading
9、The police asked the witnesses to tell them all ______ they saw when the accident happened.
A.where B.which C.that D.what
10、—How long is it since the reporter ________ this media?
—He ________ for three years.
A．has left; has left
B．left; has been away
C．leaves; has left
D．left; has left
11、Tommy, ________ your doctor’s advice or your cold will get worse.
A.follow B.following C.followed D.follows
12、________ blood if you can and many lives will be saved.
A.Given B.Give C.Giving D.To give
13、_____ was most important to her, she told me, was her family.
A．While
B．That
C．It
D．What
14、VR can be used to practise skills in a(n) _____ environment that otherwise would be quite dangerous.
A.virtual B.precious C.academic D.secure
15、He still hesitated on________ he would rent the apartment, ________ only drawback was ________it was too small.
A．whether; whose; that
B．what; which; that
C．what; which; /
D．whether; whose; /
16、It was for this reason ________ he decided to choose the task and finish it on his own.
A．why
B．which
C．so
D．that
17、Thanks to advances in technology, the way we make friends and communicate with them has changed ________.
A．reluctantly
B．consistently
C．significantly
D．typically
18、He had lost his temper and his health in the war and never found of them again .
A．neither
B．either
C．each
D．all
19、These characteristics contrast with the ________ characteristics that are typically assigned to women, such as being more caring and kind-hearted.
A．impressive
B．oppressive
C．expressive
D．permissive
20、He is so clever that he can solve ______ problems by himself.
A. a great many of B. a large amount of
C. a series of D. much
21、Claudio Viera de Oliveira is from Brazil. He was born with an upside down head and deformed (畸形的) legs. His mother was told by doctors that she should allow him to die. But she ignored their advice. Oliveira grew up and now he has written a book about his life after the age of 40. Since he was a child, Oliveira has liked to keep himself busy. He didn't like to depend totally on others. He learned to do things all by himself. At eight, Oliveira began to walk on his knees. His family had to change the floor of the house, so he could walk without injuring humself. His bed, plugs and lights had to be made lower so that he could do things for himself.
He couldn't use a wheelchair because of his unusual shape, making it hard for him to be independent outside the home, but he begged his mother to allow him to go to school and learn with other children. He learned to use a pen with his mouth to type words and even use his lips to operate a mouse or a phone. He also went on to qualify as an accountant and gave speeches at special events. Now Oliveira has published his first book, called"O mundo esta ao(The world is the wrong way around)".
Oliveira said, “Throughout my life I was able to adapt my body to the world. Right now, I don't see myself as being different. I am a normal person. I don't see things upside down. Nowadays I can say that I am a professional, international public speaker and that I receive invitations from all over the world."
【1】What was the doctors' attitude towards Oliveira's disease?
A．Hopeless.
B．Concerned.
C．Confident.
D．Doubtful.
【2】What do we know about Oliveira?
A．He adapted himself to society.
B．He managed to walk on foot at eight.
C．He used a normal bed and lights at home.
D．He controlled a wheelchair with his mouth.
【3】What does Oliveira do at present?
A．A doctor.
B．An accountant
C．A publisher.
D．A professor.
【4】Which saying can best describe Oliveira's experience?
A．All that glitters is not gold.
B．Where there is a will there is a way.
C．Health is not valued till sickness comes.
D．It is more blessed to give than to receive.
22、Christmas came in extravagant(奢侈的) fashion to the Muslim desert emirate(酋长国) of Abu Dhabi as a shining hotel uncovered a bejeweled(饰以珠宝的) Christmas tree valued at more than 11 million dollars on Wednesday.
It is “the most expensive Christmas tree ever” with “a value of over 11 million dollars”, said Hans Olbertz, general of Emirates Palace Hotel, at its inauguration(落成典礼).
The 13-metre (40-foot) evergreen, located in the gold hall of the hotel, is decorated with silver and gold bows, ball-shaped decorations and small white lights. But the necklaces, earrings and other jewellery hung around the tree’s branches are what give it a record value. “It holds a total of 181 diamonds, pearls, sapphires and other precious stones,” said Khalifa Khouri, owner of Style Gallery, which provided the jewellery.
“The tree itself is about 10,000 dollars,” Olbertz said. “The jewellery has a value of over 11 million dollars—I think $1,141,150.”
“This will probably be an entry into the Guinness book of world records,” Olbertz said, adding that Emirates Palace planned to contact the organization about the tree which is to stay until the end of the year.
Asked whether the tree might be against religious sensibilities in the United Arab Emirates, where the vast majority of the local population are Muslim, Olbertz said he did not think it would. “It is a liberal(自由的) country,” he said.
The hotel has had a Christmas tree up in previous years, but this year “we have to do something different”, and the hotel’s marketing team hatched the plan, said Olbertz.
【1】Why is the Christmas tree said to be “the most expensive Christmas tree ever”?
A. Because the cost pf planting and decorating the tree is too high.
B. Because the tree itself has a value of more than 11 million dollars
C. Because the tree has unique religious sensibility in the United Arab Emirates.
D. Because the jewellery hung around the tree’s branches gives it a record value.
【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The tree is located in the gold leaf-bedecked hall of the king’s palace.
B. The tree is decorated with jewellery whose value is over 11 million dollars.
C. The tree has been an entry into the Guinness book of world records.
D. The tree is sure to be against religious sensibilities in the United Arab Emirates.
【3】The underlined word “hatched” in the last paragraph probably means “________”.
A. worked out B. turned out
C. looked out D. broke out
【4】Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. Christmas coming in extravagant fashion
B. The precious jewellery hung around a tree
C. The most expensive Christmas tree ever
D. the United Arab Emirates, a liberal country
23、 First published in 2001, the book Life of Pi written by Canadian author Yann Martel won the Man Booker Prize and an Asian American Prize for Literature. It is the story of a young boy named Pi who spends 227 days at sea with a small group of animals after disaster strikes their ship and is an account of his journey of survival and hardship.
Piscine (“Pi” is short for Piscine) Molitor Patel, on whom Life of Pi is based, is a young boy living in Pondicherry, India, where his father owns a zoo. The story starts when Patel's family decide to move to Canada, along with their zoo animals for their new home.
However, because of the bad weather, the ship sinks. Pi, an orangutan(猩猩), an injured zebra, a hyena(鬣狗) and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker are the only survivors who take shelter in a small lifeboat. Both the injured zebra and the orangutan are soon killed and eaten by the hyena. The tiger in turn kills and eats the hyena, leaving just the two of them alone on the boat now.
In an effort to avoid being eaten by Richard Parker, Pi acts himself as the head of the group and remains safe from harm. Since he does not want the tiger to die for fear of going mad by being alone on the boat, he fishes and feeds the two of them in order to stay alive.
The life of Pi then enters its third stage when their lifeboat washes up on the shores of Mexico and the tiger escapes into a nearby forest leaving Pi alone. After the Mexicans refuse to believe Pi's story, he changes his story by replacing the animals with his mother, a cook and a sailor and asks the Mexicans which one they prefer. They prefer hearing the first story though they do not believe a word of it.
In my view, Life of Pi is a must read book for all those who love reading.
【1】Through the passage, we know the book Life of Pi ________.
A．was written 2 years ago
B．was awarded two prizes
C．is about a pleasant voyage
D．is a good history book
【2】In the book Life of Pi the hyena is killed by ________.
A．Piscine
B．the zebra
C．the orangutan
D．Richard
【3】How does Pi escape being eaten by the tiger?
A．By catching fishes for the tiger.
B．By locking the tiger in a cage.
C．By being the head of them two.
D．By fighting with the tiger.
【4】Which can be the author's attitude to the book Life of Pi ?
A．Supportive.
B．Disappointed.
C．Unconcerned.
D．Doubtful.
24、Hampton Court Motor Cruiser
16 Hampton Court Road TEL:208-977-1728
Hampton Court Motor Cruiser is a boat docked on the River Thames. Facilities(设施) include heating, Smart TV and Wi-Fi. The price per stay also includes the free use of a 4-seat electric boat and barbecue facilities. There is no staff at all on board during your stay.
Hilton London Green Park
4-6 Half Moon Street TEL:207-629-7522
Hilton London Green Park stays in the heart of London. It features modern rooms with air conditioning. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and is free of charge. There is also a cocktail bar on site. All children are welcome.
Arbor City
12 Osborn Street TEL:207-247-3313
Arbor City Hotel is just next to the Whitechapel Art Gallery. It offers free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a safe and a shower. Parking is available on site and costs GBP 24 per day. For an additional charge, the hotel offers various breakfast options: English breakfast, Continental breakfast, Vegan and Dairy-free breakfast. The hotel is 10 minutes’ tube ride from the West End.
Abercorn House Hostel
28-0 Bute Gardens TEL:203-696-0215
Abercorn House Hostel is located just a 3-minute walk from Hammersmith Underground Station, with a 24-hour front desk. Guests can stay in rooms or dormitories fitted with a wardrobe. Some come with a shower, while others offer access to a shared bathroom. They can also use a shared kitchen to prepare their meals. Wi-Fi is available and costs GBP 1 per hour. Non-smoking throughout.
【1】Where can guests stay if they have special requirements for breakfast?
A. 28-30 Bute Gardens B. 12 Osborn Street
C. 4-6 Half Moon Street D. 16 Hampton Court Road
【2】Which of the following can offer a river-view?
A. Arbor City B. Abercorn House Hostel
C. Hilton London Green Park D. Hampton Court Motor Cruiser
【3】Which number should a couple with a baby and a dog call if they want to book a room?
A. 207-629-7522 B. 208-977-1728
C. 207-247-3313 D. 203-696-0215
【4】How is Abercorn House Hostel different from the rest?
A. It has non-smoking rooms
B. It provides rooms with separate kitchens
C. It has air-conditioned rooms
D. It charges Wi-Fi service
【5】This passage is .
A. a notice B. an announcement
C. an advertisement D. an invitation
25、Recently, the dog my aunt had been keeping for almost 18 years died of old age. So _________ was the poor lady that she kept telling others not to raise a pet, saying she wouldn’t have had to _________ this much grief if she hadn’t kept the dog.
For sure, the loss of something precious is in no way a _________ experience. But, despite my _________ for her, I was somewhat frustrated about her nagging (唠叨). By saying her _________ words, she was in fact increasing the _________ rather than reliving the happy hours she had spent with her dog, the heartfelt _________ whenever she would stroke (抚摸) its furry head, her _________ nights when the dog was around, and the many other sweet _________ .
I myself have also had dogs that I’ve lost three __________ . But still, I am now __________ another one. Knowing that I will one day lose him simply makes me __________ the time we have together. Having an __________ to have something special before losing it is a blessing. It __________ us that the things we hold dear will not be with us forever, teaching us to __________ the present moment and to live our lives to the fullest.
【1】
A．busy
B．heartbroken
C．excited
D．popular
【2】
A．hear
B．avoid
C．express
D．suffer
【3】
A．common
B．bad
C．pleasant
D．real
【4】
A．sympathy
B．love
C．respect
D．support
【5】
A．favorite
B．angry
C．inspiring
D．regretful
【6】
A．risk
B．pain
C．possibility
D．difficulty
【7】
A．sadness
B．apology
C．smile
D．concern
【8】
A．wonderful
B．normal
C．sleepless
D．lonely
【9】
A．arguments
B．words
C．dreams
D．moments
【10】
A．luckily
B．possibly
C．actually
D．particularly
【11】
A．raising
B．adopting
C．selling
D．training
【12】
A．waste
B．value
C．shorten
D．limit
【13】
A．excuse
B．answer
C．idea
D．opportunity
【14】
A．reminds
B．surprises
C．disappoints
D．bothers
【15】
A．accept
B．understand
C．enjoy
D．change
26、Directions: Write the summary of the passage in no more than 80 words and the original sentences in the passage are not allowed to use.
Even for people who don’t believe in fortune telling, it can be fun to learn about what fortune-tellers look at on a person’s palm.
To read a person’s future, a fortune-teller looks at both of the person’s hands. The hand that a person uses for writing will show the things the person has done in life, and the choices he or she has made. The person’s other hand will show the abilities they were born with, and their fate.
In palm reading, most people know that different lines on the hand represent things about a person’s life. For example, there are three major lines on everyone’s hands called the head line, life line and heart line.
The head line represents intelligence. People with a long head line are said to have an excellent memory, while those with a short one are very intelligent. The life line represents health, and the longer it is, the healthier someone is. The heart line represents emotions and relationships—as a rule, the longer it is, the more important relationships are to that person.
There are also six minor lines, but quite a lot of people do not have one or more of the minor lines. The minor lines represent things such as the person’s fate, wealth, health, marriage life, and children. Fortune-tellers read these lines by looking at how deep and how long each line is.
In addition, fortune-tellers believe they can read information from the fingers of the hand. Each finger has a certain skill or fortune related to it. The thumb is related to love, the index finger to leadership, the middle finger to fate, the ring finger to art and imagination, and the smallest finger to communication. A fortune-teller will look at the length of each finger, how the finger bends, the size of the joints, and the shape of the ends of the fingers.