1、An opinion is _____ someone believes is true but has not been proved.
A. that B. what
C. which D. whether
2、—Have you got everything ready for the meeting?
—Not yet, we need _________.
A．three another chair
B．other three chairs
C．another three chairs
D．more three chairs
3、In the book “Ordinary World”, Sun Shaoping developed a deep __________ for Tian Xiaoxia.
A. affection B. effect
C. objective D. threat
4、Her pale face suggested that she ______ ill and her parents suggested that she ______ a medical examination.
A．be; should have
B．was; have
C．should be; had
D．was; had
5、Next time you play your favorite sport, think about you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in your life.
A. which B. what
C. why D. whether
6、Just make sure you are _______ your inner voice while making these decisions.
A. in tune with B. in parallel with
C. in connection with D. in comparison with
7、It was a great chance we couldn't afford to miss it.
A. so, that B. such, that C. so, as D. such, as
8、The boss is a nice person, but ____ he demands too much of his people.
A.in other words B.as a result
C.on the other hand D.in particular
9、It is widely believed ______much television isn’t healthy for children.
A．that
B．how
C．whether
D．so
10、I like watching TV shows ______ people show their hidden talents.
A. when B. where
C. which D. that
11、I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good .
A．to be breathed
B．to breathe
C．breathing
D．being breathed
12、 worries the public that air pollution is becoming more and more serious these days.
A. It B. That C. What D. This
13、 by Tom’s example to explore the North Pole in the Snow Dragon, Dick dreamed of such a great chance for him.
A. To be inspired; there being B. Inspired; there was
C. Having inspired; there was D. Inspired; there being
14、Due to the _______________ of this new technology, more people will become over-dependent on the Internet and neglect face-to-face communication.
A．adaptation
B．approval
C．application
D．appreciation
15、Bring an umbrella with you__________ it rains.
A．in case
B．in no case
C．in any case
D．in this case
16、“The Mozart Effect” is a study described in 1993 ______ aroused public interest about the idea _____ listening to a classical music somehow improves the brain.
A. that; which B. what; why
C. who; that D. which; that
17、— I’ll come to attend your lecture at 10p.m. tomorrow.
— I’m sorry, by then the lecture will have ended and I _____ my guests in my office.
A．will meet
B．am about to meet
C．am to meet
D．will be meeting
18、— Who would you rather _____ your graduation ceremony tomorrow, your parents or friends?
— All of them.
A. will have attended B. have attended
C. attended D. to attend
19、In times of trouble, _______ our spirits are low, telling our worries and fears to friends eases the stress.
A. when B. where C. which D. that
20、When we finished lunch at the nearby restaurant, Linda took me to examine her new house________ was being decorated by the workers.
A．when
B．what
C．where
D．which
21、A 17-year-old pilot (飞行员) has become the youngest person to fly alone around the world. Mack Rutherford, who holds British and Belgian citizenship, completed his trip on Wednesday. He landed his small plane in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. That is also where he started his trip five months ago. Rutherford, who turned 17 during his trip, broke the Guinness World Record for youngest male to fly around the world. That record had been held by Travis Ludlow of Britain. Ludlow was 18 when he made his flight around the world last year.
Rutherford was born into a family of flyers. He earned his pilot’s License (许可证) in 2020, becoming the youngest pilot in the world at the age of 15.
His trip around the world started in Sofia on a plane owned by the internet company ICD Soft. The ultralight plane, called Shark, can travel at the speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Normally a two-seater, the plane was changed for his long trip by replacing the second seat with an extra fuel (燃料) container.
Rutherford first planned to make the trip in three months. But it lasted longer because of rainstorms, sandstorms and extreme heat. Most of the delays were caused by waits to get permits and other documents required for keeping with the flight plan. The flight took him through Africa and the Calf area to India, China, South Korea, and Japan. He crossed the northern Pacific and landed after 10 straight hours in the air on a volcanic island near the Bering Strait. From there, he headed to Alaska and down the West Coast of the United States to Mexico. Then he headed north again along the U. S. East Coast to Canada, and across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.
His sister, Zara, said she kept in close touch with her younger brother during his flight.
On Wednesday, a huge crowd of people welcomed Rutherford and celebrated his achievements. His father, Sam Rutherford, said he was extremely happy and proud of his children’s achievements. He told reporters that such an event helps show other children they should follow their dreams.
【1】How old was Mack Rutherford when he started his flight around the world?
A．At the age of 16 years old.
B．At the age of 17 years old.
C．At the age of 15 years old.
D．At the age of 19 years old.
【2】Why was the plane changed before the flight?
A．To have a faster speed.
B．To have a lighter weight.
C．To have a longer flying time.
D．To have an extra seat.
【3】What were the feelings of Rutherford’s father when Rutherford was back on Wednesday?
A．Unbelievable and respectful.
B．Grateful and touched.
C．Sad and doubtful.
D．Happy and proud.
【4】Where is the text probably from?
A．A scientific research.
B．A guidebook.
C．A diary.
D．A news report.
22、More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley was one of many poor children in rural India. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When be woke up, finding himself alone, the 4-year-old decided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him—so he got on.
That train took him across the country to a totally strange city, where he did not speak the language. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院). There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in bis new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back in India, He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed to be impossible.
Then he found Google Earth—a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized be was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-band side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was.
Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, be saw a lady standing in the entrance. “There’s something about me,” be thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.
“My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was like a nuclear fusion (核聚变). I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”
【1】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?
A．Brierley’s mother grew shorter and weaker as she aged.
B．There was a mix of feelings when Brierley saw his mother again.
C．Brierley kept trying and didn’t give up searching for his hometown.
D．Brierley didn’t recognise his mother immediately.
【2】Why was Brierley separated from his family about 25 years ago?
A．He was taken away by a foreigner.
B．He was adopted by an Australian family.
C．He got on a train by mistake.
D．He got lost while playing in the street.
【3】How did Brierley find his hometown?
A．By analyzing old pictures.
B．By studying digital maps.
C．By spreading his story via his book.
D．By travelling all around India.
【4】What does Brierley mainly talk about in the last paragraph?
A．His memory of his hometown.
B．His love for his mother.
C．His long way back home.
D．His reunion with his mother.
23、One grandma in Japan went above and beyond to connect with her grandchildren. Taechan, a woman in her 70s, began making Gundam models-plastic armor (盔甲) suits inspired by the anime Mobile Suit Gundam. Her amazing results impressed her grandchildren and sparked an unexpected passion.
Gundam suits are sold as kits by Bandai. They’re sometimes called “Gunpla”, which combines the words “Gundam” and “plastic model”. Despite being sold in box sets, building these suits of armor can be complicated and include numerous tiny pieces that the person has to fit together. Taechan now documents her builds in YouTube videos.
During these recordings, you see her work at a desk with the manual of illustrated instructions open in front of her. Each page includes dozens of detailed steps. Taechan, however, is a patient and diligent worker and takes her time completing each step with care. Her dedication to completing these models really shows in the final product.
When Taechan shared her Gundam results and the reason for making them on Twitter, thousands of people reacted to her story. Those who are familiar with the process of making these plastic suits were surprised that Taechan put in such effort, especially considering her health condition. Many also found it endearing that she went the extra mile to connect with her grandchildren. Best of all, Taechan seems to have found a new hobby for herself, too!
Even though her hands shake due to chronic (慢性的) illness, she managed to make many impressive plastic suits that wowed her grandchildren.
【1】Why did Taechan make Gundam Models?
A．To kill time.
B．To cure her shaking hands.
C．To bond with her grandchildren.
D．To become an Internet celebrity.
【2】Which of the following can best describe Taechan?
A．Strict and helpful.
B．Patient and careful.
C．Healthy and determined.
D．Generous and hopeful.
【3】What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?
A．People are puzzled about Taechan’s behaviour.
B．People offered Taechan advice on making Gundam models.
C．Taechan’s health condition stopped her making good models.
D．Taechan’s effort to connect with her grandchildren was admired.
【4】Where can we probably read the text?
A．In an advertisement.
B．In a novel.
C．In a newspaper.
D．In a diary.
24、Does school start too early? Judging from the teenagers who yawn in class, it does. And those students aren’t just lazy. Scientific studies have shown that school does start too early for young students.
According to a series of studies done across the U.S., the later classes begin, the more academic performance improves. Boys and girls naturally stay up later and sleep in later. The trend begins around age 13 or 14 and peaks between 17 and 19.The teens also need more sleep in general, so forcing them to be up early for school cuts into their sleep time as well as their sleep rhythm, making them less ready to learn during those first-period classes.
Practice is proving the science. Hundreds of school districts in the U.S. have experimented with later start times and the academic performance of students has improved as a result. A study of 9,000 high school students in three states showed that grades in science, math, English and social studies all rose when school began at 8:35 or later. What’s more, attendance（出勤）goes up and student depression goes down.
The later school starts, the better the result, too. According to a study, delaying the opening bell from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. paid off more than delaying only until 8:00 a.m. Students who get at least eight hours of sleep, and preferably nine, perform better than those who do not, so a greater delay raises the chances of achieving those numbers.
So, it turns out morning class is just too early for students to learn chemistry equations（方程式）or study an ancient poem. If you cannot change the school schedule, adjusting your own timetable to ensure eight hours’ sleep can also help you perform better at school.
【1】If the first period class begins too early, which problems might appear among students?
a. Being in low spirits.
b. Feeling sleepy.
c. Missing lessons frequently.
d. Performing poorly in English.
e. Becoming lazy.
A. a, b, c B. b, c, d C. c, d, e D. a, b, d
【2】The writer proves “School starts too early” by ______.
A. doing survey
B. doing experiments
C. comparing statistics
D. observing students’ behaviour
【3】According to the article, students can obtain relatively enough sleep by ______.
A. changing the sleep rhythm
B. changing the opening bell
C. adjusting their own schedule
D. sleeping as late as possible
【4】It is implied in the passage that in the morning ______.
A. there should be no classes
B. students’ sleep should be guaranteed
C. there should be Chinese lessons
D. there should be no science lessons
25、Ariel cycled to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in New York last November, planning to go hiking and bird-watching. Suddenly she _________ a mute swan near the water’s edge. Ariel who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund rehab (康复) center knew mute swans can attack people. But as she _________ this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed _________ attention. She carefully _________ the swan, and held it in her arms. And then a thought _________ her: What do I do now?
Her best _________ was the rehab center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to _________ a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way? _________, some strangers driving by offered them a lift to a nearby _________ station.
On the subway, unexpectedly, __________ seemed particularly annoyed by the feathered __________. Ariel called the rehab center on the way and an animal-care manager met them at the station and drove the bird, the bike, and the __________ to the center.
In the rehab center, staff members __________ that the swan had lead (铅) poisoning, caused by swallowing weights used on fishing lines. Finally they got the swan back up on her __________. She even made a boyfriend at the center—another __________ swan.
【1】
A．spotted
B．recognized
C．observed
D．admired
【2】
A．approached
B．carried
C．called
D．hugged
【3】
A．mental
B．physical
C．medical
D．emotional
【4】
A．picked up
B．put up
C．brought up
D．pulled up
【5】
A．lightened
B．challenged
C．inspired
D．struck
【6】
A．advice
B．deal
C．dream
D．choice
【7】
A．ride
B．transport
C．send
D．load
【8】
A．Hopefully
B．Unusually
C．Curiously
D．Luckily
【9】
A．bus
B．subway
C．train
D．gas
【10】
A．everyone
B．anybody
C．nobody
D．someone
【11】
A．citizen
B．tourist
C．guest
D．passenger
【12】
A．rescuer
B．driver
C．swan
D．staff
【13】
A．determined
B．suggested
C．predicted
D．imagined
【14】
A．head
B．feet
C．wing
D．neck
【15】
A．annoyed
B．attacked
C．injured
D．burnt
26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A few days before Christmas, while enjoying coffees, my girlfriend and I noticed a woman trying to get her bank card to work.
“Do you know her?” I asked my friend.
“I do. Give me a minute. I’m going to go and see if I can help,” she replied, standing up to walk over to her.
A few minutes later, my friend returned to the table with the woman. The woman looked upset. Her eyes were swollen, as if she’d been crying all night. She looked pale, tired, and messy. After I was introduced, my friend asked her if she was okay. She admitted she wasn’t and burst into tears.
I could sense she was a little embarrassed by her emotional response. Wanting to put her at ease, I quickly told her not to worry. I shared that I was a new mom with many troubles and I’d already cried fourteen times that day. She laughed but soon her tears were flowing again.
For the next forty-five minutes, my friend and I both sat and patiently listened to her. She lost her husband before Christmas and their bank accounts were now left nothing. As a stay-at-home mom of two, in one split second, her entire life had come crashing down around her.
We tried our best to cheer her up. My friend even tried to give her some cash, which she refused. When she finally got up to leave, she wiped her tears, thanked us both for listening, and walked out.
As I drove home, I couldn’t stop thinking about how depressed she looked when she left the cafe. No one deserves to feel that sad, I thought, especially right before Christmas. There must be something I can do to help. I racked my brain (绞尽脑汁) for an answer.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头已给出。
Gladly, a solution came.
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The kids were overjoyed when hearing that Santa (圣诞老人) sent them gifts.
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