1、________ down what the expert will say at the meeting, will you? Which of the following is not right?
A. Put B. Set
C. Write D. Take
2、Either Bill or you ________ on duty yesterday morning.
A．is
B．are
C．was
D．were
3、The best thing about working in an open-minded team is that it feels like everyone ________ how it should operate.
A．throw in the towel
B．sets in motion
C．takes responsibility for
D．has a say on
4、What advice would you give to the young people who _________ you and who want to be like you?
A. look forward to B. look out for C. look up to D. look down upon
5、_________ as one of France’ greatest writers, Victor Hugo is celebrated as the “Shakespeare of France”.
A．Regard
B．Being regarded
C．Having regarded
D．Regarded
6、Advertising often functions as an indicator for society considers to be socially acceptable and desirable at the time.
A.what B.whether
C.how D.which
7、 I _______ you, but I was too busy then.
A. will help B. helped
C. could have helped D. should have
8、My uncle agreed, _________ that my father had got to go with me.
A．adds
B．adding
C．to add
D．added
9、We need to _________ public awareness to the environmental issue.
A.raise B.rise C.arise D.rose
10、—You seem to be very upset this afternoon.
—________. I should not have said so much about Jack’s family.
A．Never throw in towel
B．Pull your weight
C．Loose lips sink ships
D．Get a load of it
11、—John isn’t a football coach, is he?
—__________.
A.No, but he was B.Yes, he isn’t C.Yes, he wasn’t D.No, he is
12、Although this ____ sound like a simple task, great care is needed.
A．must
B．may
C．shall
D．should
13、We are often by the doctors to eat more healthy food and take plenty of physical exercise.
A. suggested B. insisted
C. approved D. advised
14、 China’s player Wang Hao has retired, with the_____ of an Olympic single’s gold medal his only regret.
A. ban B. lack C. aid D. aim
15、The drug ______ children came under strong attack from ______ professional observers who were deeply ______ its widespread use among kids.
A. concerning; concerned; concerned with
B. concerning; concerned; concerned about
C. concerned; concerning; concerned about
D. concerned; concerning; concerned with
16、Hardly had we arrived at the museum _________ it began to rain.
A.than B.then C.and D.when
17、Knowing the milk delivery service was suspended without notice, I did not ________ to call the courier for a check, because I trusted him and it ________ me that he might be under quarantine.
A．feel like; hit
B．prompt; occurred
C．request; dawned
D．bother; struck
18、People ________ better access to health care than they used to, and they are living longer as a result.
A．will have
B．have
C．had
D．had had
19、The Clear Your Plate Campaign urges people________ food by not wasting anything on the dining table.
A．saving
B．to save
C．to have saved
D．having saved
20、The small factories _____ the fall of the prices.
A. benefited B. benefited from
C. benefited to D. benefited in
21、Antarctic Desert: Largest Desert On Earth
Said to be the largest desert in the world, this vast freezing expanse of Antarctica is only home to small groups of scientific researchers.
Size: 13.8 million square kilometers.
How to get there:
Fly to Argentina. Alternatively, fly to in Chile and board an expedition ship.
Arctic Desert: A Terrestrial(陆生的) Eco-region
This large cold desert occupies parts of Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. It is known for its high winds and sub-zero temperatures and contains glaciers, snow, and bare rock.
Size: 161,400 square kilometers
How to reach this desert:
Fly to Svalbard in Norway. No regular boat or ferry service to Svalbard.
The Sahara Desert: The Largest Hot Desert
Presenting the beauty of Northern Africa, the Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on earth. It covers 13 countries and is famous for being extremely hot during the day and freezing at night.
Size: 9, 200, 000 square kilometers
How to get there:
Take a bus, helicopter or car to Marrakech. Usually, travelers choose to go by car with a private driver.
Gobi Desert: Largest Dinosaur Fossil Reservoir
Set in the dry shadow of the Himalayas, the Gobi Desert lies in north-western China and southern Mongolia. It is home to various famous cities of the old Silk Road as well as many important fossils. It is known as the largest dinosaur fossil reservoir in the world.
Size: 1,295,000 square kilometers
How to get there:
Fly to Dalanzadgad in Mongolia. Then, book a car rental for the entirety of your trip into the desert.
【1】How can visitors go to the Arctic Desert?
A．By bus.
B．By plane.
C．By boat.
D．By car.
【2】What can visitors do in Sarah Desert?
A．Experience extremely cold weather.
B．Visit some scientists and researchers.
C．Admire the beauty of Northern Africa.
D．Enjoy the scenery on the old Silk Road.
【3】Where should visitors go if they want to see fossils of dinosaurs?
A．Marrakech.
B．Svalbard.
C．Argentina.
D．Mongolia.
22、Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.
Red is a hot color. Americans often use it to express heat. They may say they are red hot about something unfair. When they are red hot they are very angry about something. The small hot tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hots for their color and their fiery taste.
Pink is a lighter kind of color. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health. It probably comes from the fact that many babies are born with a nice pink color that shows that they are in good health.
Blue is a cool color. The traditional blues music in the United States is the opposite of red hot music. Blues is slow, sad and soulful. Someone who is blue is very sad.
The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick stomach may say he feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green. If a person is green at his job, he may be a newcomer and inexperienced. Sometimes a person may be upset because he does not have something as nice as a friend has, like a new sports car. That person may say he is green with envy. Some people are green with envy because their friend has more dollars.
The color black is used often in expressions. People describe a day in which everything goes wrong as a black day. The date of a major tragedy is remembered as a black day.
【1】If a person feels blue, he is ________ .
A．annoyed
B．depressed
C．delighted
D．encouraged
【2】If someone says “you are still green”, he probably means that ________.
A．you are very young
B．you are in a bad mood
C．you are inexperienced
D．you are in good health
【3】Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?
A．After two days’ rest, the soldiers were all in the pink.
B．They had a fierce quarrel so they all felt black about it.
C．David got hurt by a bike so his face looked blue.
D．When we meet something unfair, we feel very green.
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【1】What can we learn about Virginia Wildlife magazine?
A. It is a monthly magazine with 36 pages.
B. It commends tour guides for outdoor activities.
C. It is intended for grown-ups who like activities.
D. It is published by famous wildlife scientists.
【2】Which number should you dial if you want to change your mailing address?
A. (804)367-0486 B. (804)367-0487
C. 1-800-710-6670 D. 1-800-710-6688
【3】Where is this text most probably taken from?
A. A biology book. B. A travel guide.
C. A magazine D. A website
24、Zhang Fan, 36, a movie visual effects designer who returned to Beijing from New Zealand for work last year, was surprised by the improvement to the city’s air quality. “I remember the smell in the air and the frequent smoggy days before I left in 2013, after getting a job offer from a film company in New Zealand, ” he said. Last year, a Chinese company offered Zhang a more promising position, so he returned, saying that he could find more opportunities in his line of work in Beijing than elsewhere. In addition to rapid economic development in the Chinese capital, he said the most impressive change is the local air quality. “People discussed air pollution a lot when I was in Beijing previously. Now, it seems that the topic has disappeared completely, as every day is good in terms of air quality,” Zhang said. “The sky in Beijing these days is so clear. ”
On Jan. 4, the municipal authorities in Beijing announced a comprehensive success in improving air quality, with the city’s annual average concentration of PM2. 5 in the air, falling to 33 micrograms per cubic meter, and ozone (臭氧) concentration dropping to 149 mcg per cu m last year.
Yu Jianhua, spokesman for the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, said at a news conference, “This is a milestone for Beijing’s hard work in fighting air pollution and also means that the city has met its air quality target outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-25) ahead of schedule. Beijing has demonstrated to the world over the past 20 years that a mega city with a rapidly increasing GDP, vehicle count, population and energy consumption can move forward to cut air pollution effectively. The PM2.5 reduction over the past few years has surpassed that of developed countries during the same period.
According to the Bureau, the city’s average concentration of PM2.5 dropped by 63 percent last year from 2013, an average annual reduction of about 8 percent. The city experienced 288 days of good air quality last year—up from 112 days in 2013—and just eight days of heavy air pollution. This achievement is clear to see and exciting, but it has not been easy work.
【1】Why did Zhang Fan retumed to Beijing?
A．He was tired of his life abroad.
B．He has a deep affection for the city.
C．The city’s air quality has improved.
D．A golden chance was offered to him.
【2】How do the municipal authorities show the improvement to the city’s air quality?
A．By using examples.
B．By using figures.
C．By offering experimental findings.
D．By citing personal experience.
【3】What does the underlined word “mega” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Huge.
B．Rich.
C．Civilized.
D．Noted.
【4】In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?
A．Business.
B．Fashion.
C．Environment.
D．Entertainment.
25、One morning, I was jogging and I noticed a person in front of me about 1/4 mile. I could _______ that he was running a little slower than me and I thought, “Very well, I shall try to _______ him.” I had about a mile to go _______ I needed to turn off, so I started running faster and faster. Every block, I was _______ getting closer to him just a little bit. Just a few minutes later, I was only about 100 yards from him, so I really sped up, _______ I was running the last lap of London Olympic competition. I was _______ to keep up with him. Finally, I did _______ it! I caught and passed him. I really felt good, “I _______ him.” Of course, he didn’t ever know we were _______.
After passing him, I realized I had been so focused on competing against him that I had ________ my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it. I had to turn around and go back. Isn’t it what happens in our ________ when we focus on competing with classmates, co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, trying to outdo (胜过) them or trying to ________ that we are more important or more ________?
In reality, we spend our time and ________ running after other people and we miss out on our own ________ to our given destinies(命运). The ________ with unhealthy competition is that it’s a never ending cycle. There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with ________ grades or a more satisfying job, more education, a nicer car, more money in the bank, etc. But be ________ that we can be the best that we can be. We are competing with no one. Take what we have been ________, the height, weight and personality. Dress well and ________ it proudly. We should feel lucky with them and stay focused and live a healthy life.
【1】
A．forget
B．tell
C．admit
D．argue
【2】
A．fool
B．warn
C．catch
D．encourage
【3】
A．before
B．because
C．once
D．although
【4】
A．secretly
B．finally
C．possibly
D．gradually
【5】
A．ignoring
B．doubting
C．thinking
D．announcing
【6】
A．surprised
B．likely
C．lucky
D．determined
【7】
A．find
B．remember
C．make
D．control
【8】
A．beat
B．hit
C．meet
D．defend
【9】
A．resting
B．racing
C．standing
D．singing
【10】
A．took
B．changed
C．valued
D．missed
【11】
A．life
B．plan
C．mind
D．dream
【12】
A．promise
B．explain
C．prove
D．predict
【13】
A．proud
B．successful
C．adventurous
D．helpful
【14】
A．energy
B．dream
C．wealth
D．health
【15】
A．directions
B．results
C．skills
D．paths
【16】
A．problem
B．possibility
C．requirement
D．influence
【17】
A．lower
B．better
C．further
D．deeper
【18】
A．satisfied
B．afraid
C．confident
D．curious
【19】
A．given
B．provided
C．taken
D．used
【20】
A．consider
B．sell
C．show
D．wear
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。
Zigfried was a little mouse who used to live with a happy family. The children of the family would hug him in the arms and discussed about their Christmas gifts. Zigfried enjoyed every hour of them, especially when he was drinking hot chocolate.Suddenly he was woken up by the noise coming from his own stomach. He stretched himself and rubbed his eyes.Slowly and feebly he climbed to the windowsill. Zigfried blew his breath on the frosty window of the farmhouse and rubbed it to see the outside. Still nobody came. Maybe today, he thought hopefully. It was only a few days before Christmas and he was watching for a miracle.
This farmhouse had been empty too long.All the equipment was covered with dust and dirt. Everything looked like dead ashes. It needed a family. Only a family’s moving in could light up the house. Again Zigfried’s stomach made a noise. He realized that he hadn’t eaten anything since yesterday. He jumped from the windowsill, took a bag from his home, and went next door to Farmer Mike’s. He wished to get something to eat for the present. If lucky enough, he could store some sandwiches, cheese or chocolates for the coming of his granny who would arrive on Christmas Eve to celebrate with him, bringing a Christmas gift.
Farmer Mike’s house had been a great place for the little mouse until the farmer married a wife who had a cat. The cat was in and out of the window constantly and meowed horribly into the bargain. Zigfried trembled when he thought of that narrow escape with the cat. He looked around carefully as he stole into the room where grain was stored and was quite nervous as he filled his bag with wheat.
Paragraph 1：
He was turning to leave when suddenly he felt a hot breath about his ear.
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Paragraph 2：
The next afternoon Zigfried heard some good news：
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