1、Hundreds of people are ________ now, so there are about 50 people trying for the same position.
A．out of the work
B．out work
C．out of work
D．out of a work
2、Yesterday I met Li Ping, _____________ seemed to be very busy.
A. that B. which
C. who D. she
3、Much disappointed as he is _______ in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence.
A． to have failed B． failed
C． having failed D． failing
4、He is ______ love of my life and I don’t think I will ever meet _______ second person that will love me half as he does.
A. a; the B. the; a C. the, the D. a; a
5、______ is reported in the newspapers, talks between the two countries are making progress. （北京2004.34）
A. It B. As C. That D. What
6、—____________ that he didn’t dare to move an inch.
—So____________, and so ____________ you, were you in the dark.
A.So frightened was he; was he; would B.He was so frightened; he was; were
C.So frightened was he; he was; would D.So frightened he was; was he; were
7、The doctor suggested that I keep away from oily food, because it ________ easily.
A. isn’t digest B. doesn’t digest
C. isn’t to digest D. won’t be digested
8、John was ________ to get back to work as soon as possible after he came back from abroad.
A．interested
B．eager
C．worried
D．brave
9、______ the price of gas is starting to come down, many people are choosing to take the bus or the train instead．
A． Even though B． Now that
C． In case D． As though
10、— How do you find the TV series Red Sorghum adapted from Mo Yan’s novel?
—________. I can’t think too highly of it.
A. It’s terrible B. It’s up to you
C. It makes no sense D. It’s really wonderful
11、Principal White has been working in the school for about 20 years, ____all his energy to teaching and researching as well as the running of a healthy school.
A. devoted B. devoting
C. to devote D. devote
12、Macao is a popular tourist destination ______.
A．that receives many visitors every year.
B．that it receives many visitors every year.
C．where receives many visitors every year.
D．where it receives many visitors every year.
13、Among the countries listed in the 2021 World Happiness Report, those at the bottom were mainly underdeveloped countries ________ issues such as political conflicts have been widespread in recent years.
A．of which
B．where
C．what
D．when
14、---How often do you drop your e-pal a line?
---_______, but usually once a week.
A. It depends B. As usual
C. Generally speaking D. Have no idea
15、It astonished him to see the bacteria , that the mould had killed them.
A．surrounded the mould die; which meant
B．surrounding the mould dead; meaning
C．surround the mould dead; is meaning
D．surround the mould dying; which meant
16、Experts warn that medical waste from hospitals, if ________properly, may lead to spreading diseases.
A．not handled
B．not being handled
C．not to be handled
D．not having handled
17、When their children lived far away from them, these old people felt ________ from the world.
A．carried away
B．broken down
C．cut off
D．brought up
18、My schedule is very ______ right now, but I’ll try to fit you in.
A．tough
B．tight
C．scarce
D．sufficient
19、 you start eating in a healthier way, weight control will become much easier.
A．Unless
B．Although
C．Before
D．Once
20、You should watch out for the traffic while ________ the road.
A．cross
B．crossing
C．to cross
D．crossed
21、 I was enjoying this afternoon more than I had expected. Often, the tryouts for the spring musical tested the limits of my patience and nerves, with one hopeful girl after another taking turns walking onto the wooden stage, delivering an adequate but uninspired version of some Rodgers & Hammerstein number, and then being politely excused by Mrs. Dominguez as the next name on the list was called.
However, this was to be my third straight year in the musical, and the confidence that my seniority afforded me around the more nervous newcomers allowed me to take pleasure in radiance (光辉)of my own balance.
I had already sung my audition (试唱)song an hour ago, starting the day's ceremonies. This year, I used "God Bless the Child", a choice I found to be quite sophisticated since Billie Holiday's version of it was familiar mostly to adults, and even then, mostly to adults of the previous generation. More importantly, it required a reserved performance, which I felt showcased my maturity, especially because most of the other auditioners chose songs that would show their enthusiasm, even if it meant their technical mastery would not be on full display.
Normally, the first audition was feared by most. Mrs. Dominguez would ask if anyone wanted to volunteer to "get it over with,” but no one would make a sound. Then, she would call the first name off her list and the room would drop into an uncomfortably serious silence as the first student walked nervously up to the stage. I often imagined during those moments that I was witness to a death-house resident taking his march toward a quick curtain.
But not this year. I had decided to make a show of my own self-confidence by volunteering to go first. Such a fearless act, I had figured, would probably instill (灌输)even more fear into my competition because they would realize that I had something they clearly lacked. Mrs. Dominguez had seemed neither surprised nor charmed by my decision to go first. Although she was annoyed by my escalating (增加)pride, I also acknowledged that I was one of the more talented actors and was probably correct in assuming myself a winner.
At this late stage of the afternoon, I felt like a queen, sitting in the back of the auditorium with my royal court of friends and admirers. They took care to sit far enough away from Mrs. Dominguez that they would not be caught in the act of belittling (贬低)the other students’ auditions.
To me, the endless parade of the ambitious who sang their hearts out for three minutes each was like clowns performing for my amusement. As Mrs. Dominguez read another name off her list, I prepared myself for a special treat.
【1】What did the writer do one afternoon?
A.She enjoyed her time watching the audition.
B.She performed in the school spring musical.
C.She attended the selective trial of the school musical.
D.She helped Mrs. Dominguez to select musical talent.
【2】The writer believed the song she chose for her audition .
A.was the most sophisticated song by Billie Holiday's version
B.would allow her to more effectively showcase her enthusiasm
C.would be the most inspiring Rodgers and Hammerstein number
D.would likely be more recognizable to her parents than to her friends
【3】The main purpose of the underlined statement in paragraph 5 is .
A.offer a contrast created by the writer's decision to go first
B.present reasons why this year's audition was the strangest
C.suggest that the writer's imagination no longer involved the same imagery
D.inform the reader that students' fears of going first were something of the past
【4】Why did the writer volunteer to perform the first audition of that day?
A.To guarantee her role in the play.
B.To break the uncomfortable silence.
C.To show the competitors her advantages.
D.To leave a good impression on the audience.
【5】The passage portrays the writer as .
A.concerned and nervous
B.proud and indifferent (漠不关心的)
C.friendly and generous
D.confused and surprised
22、 We are taught from childhood to be polite, civilized (有教养的) and considerate (体贴的) , yet many of us forget this as we grow up.
That's not the case for Yang Yang, a 14 - year - old from Changsha, Hunan province. She has moved many people by being honest and considerate. It was a day in April when Yang was getting ready to eat in a local restaurant. But then she accidentally dropped a plate full of food. She stood still and was at a loss. The restaurant manager was nice. She comforted Yang, saying "It doesn't matter. We can give you another meal for free."
Everyone thought that this small matter would end like that. But, when Yang left after eating, the waiter found 75 yuan in cash and a note on the table. The note said, "I'm sorry that the money might not be enough to make up for your loss, but that's all I have. Thank you for your kindness." The manager was deeply touched after reading the note. The money was probably a week's worth of pocket money for the girl.
The manager posted about this on social media and called for a search for this young girl. Many newspapers, including People's Daily, re-posted it and joined the search. Finally, Yang was found after her teacher heard about the story.
However, Yang thought it was not a big deal. "I have accepted other people's help and should make up for their kindness, " she said.
People's Daily commented (评论) on the story, saying that it showed the good in people. The manager was considerate and cared about Yang's situation, while Yang was grateful and responsible.
【1】How has Yang Yang moved many people? ______
A.By her age. B.By her hometown.
C.By her honesty and consideration. D.By her dropping a plate.
【2】What happened to her when Yang Yang was getting ready to eat? ______
A.She dropped a plate full of food by accident. B.She fell down on the ground.
C.She gave the manager 75 yuan. D.She met her teacher.
【3】What did Yang Yang think about the matter? ______
A.She felt very proud. B.She should be praised.
C.She was not satisfied with herself. D.She thought nothing of it.
【4】What kind of person is the manager? ______
A.Humorous and warm - hearted. B.Considerate and caring.
C.Strict and hard - working. D.Grateful and responsible.
23、 Going to university is a hugely exciting time: you’ll meet new and interesting people, live independently, and no doubt have experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life. But making such a big move can also be stressful. 【1】
It is helpful to know about the town, city or area you re going to live in before you arrive. Work out where the center of town is in relation to your accommodation and the university campus. 【2】 If not, it’s a good idea to explore the local public transport so you know what to expect head of arriving.
Technology is your friend here. 【3】 You can join social media groups, chat to other students, find out who is in your halls, and prepare for your course before you’ve even finished packing.
And if you can, keep active. Regular exercise can improve your confidence and help you concentrate, sleep better and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and other vital organs healthy. 【4】
Exercise doesn’t have to be running miles and miles on a treadmill (跑步机). Street dance, rock and roll class, self-defense and playing a competitive sport can keep you in shape.
【5】 Both of them can have a long lasting effect on physical and mental health. A healthy diet should include different types of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads, nuts and seeds, oily fish and plenty of water.
A. Is it within walking distance?
B. Eating and drinking well are also of great importance.
C. In addition, it is a significant benefit to your mental health.
D. Spend time building networks and meeting like-minded people.
E. University should be a time of growth, both mentally and academically.
F. Social media is also a great way for students to stay connected with their parents.
G. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps you can take to prepare yourself for your new life.
24、A couple had a son eleven years after they married. They were a loving couple and the boy was the apple of their eye. When the boy was around four years old, one day the father was very tired after work so he asked his wife to pick up their son. The mother, who was very busy in the kitchen, totally forgot about it.
Later the boy lost his way on the street. When the son was found missing, the mother hurried to look for him, but she didn’t find him. The mother felt very sad and didn’t know how to face her husband.
When the father went to the police station after hearing that the son was missing, he looked at his wife and said just four words. What do you think the four words were? The husband just said "I love you, darling."
The son was missing. If he had picked him up earlier, this would not have happened. There is no point in blaming (责备) anyone. His wife had also lost her only child. What his wife needed at that moment was comfort and understanding from her husband. That is what the husband gave his wife. Several weeks later, with the help of the police, the couple finally found their lost son. The family’s relationship became stronger over that time.
Sometimes we spend lots of time asking who is to blame. We miss many chances to give each other support and let each other feel the warmth of human relationships. Get rid of all your unwillingness to forgive, selfishness, and fears and you will find the world is much more wonderful.
【1】The underlined part means a person who __________.
A．always has a sweet smile
B．is as pretty as an apple
C．is loved more than anyone else
D．looks like an apple
【2】The father didn’t pick the boy up because he________.
A．was very lazy
B．thought the mother had done that
C．forgot to do so
D．was too tired to do so
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A．Be careful in everything you do.
B．Love is the most important.
C．Learn to forgive others
D．Everyone can make mistakes.
【4】What do you think of the husband?
A．Warm-hearted.
B．Careful.
C．Hard-working
D．Broad-minded.
25、 The measure of a man’s real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.--Thomas Macaulay。
Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs. Nanette O’Neillgave an arithmetic___to our class. When the papers were___,she discovered that twelve boys had made the __ mistakes throughout the test.
There is really nothing new about__in the exams. Perhaps that was __ Mrs. O’Neill didn’t evensay a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to__after class. I was one of the twelve.Mrs. O’Neill asked no questions, and she didn’t__us either.She wrote on the blackboard the__words by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to__these words into our exercisebooksone hundred times.
I don’t__about the other eleven boys. Speaking for myself I can say: it was the most importantsingle__of my life. Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulay’s words, they__seem to methe best yardstick(准绳), because they give me a__to measure myself rather than others. ___of usare asked to make great decisions about__ going to war or armies going to battle. But all of us arecalled upon daily to make a great many ___ decisions. Should the wallet, found in the street, be putinto a pocket or turned over to the ____? Should the__change received at the store be forgottenor___? Nobody will know except___. But you have to live with yourself, and it is always better tolive with someone you respect.
【1】A. test B. paper C. lesson D. problem
【2】A. examined B. finished C. marked D. answered
【3】A. same B. usual C. silly D. serious
【4】A. lying B. talking C. guessing D. cheating
【5】A. how B. why C. what D. when
【6】A. come B. leave C. remain D. apologize
【7】A. excuse B. reject C. spare D. scold
【8】A. above B. common C. special D. following
【9】A. get B. put C. copy D. repeat
【10】A. worry B. hear C. talk D. know
【11】A. chance B. lesson C. incident D. memory
【12】A. even B. still C. always D. almost
【13】A. way B. choice C. reason D. sentence
【14】A. All B. Few C. Some D. None
【15】A. nations B. families C. individuals D. organizations
【16】A. final B. temporary C. important D. personal
【17】A. finder B. stranger C. passer-by D. policeman
【18】A. some B. extra C. small D. necessary
【19】A. paid B. shared C. returned D. remembered
【20】A. me B. us C. you D. them
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Population Change of European Birds
The breeding bird populations in Europe have seen a great shift over the past three decades, driven by both climate crisis and human interferences, according to one of the world’s largest citizen science projects on biodiversity.
Overall, 35% of birds increased their breeding range. Dr. Iván Ramírez, senior head of conservation at BirdLife Europe and central Asia, said: “Those birds that have been legally protected have been doing better than those which are not protected. This is a really important message within the European Union. We have one of the oldest policies – the Birds Directive – and we can prove that it works.”
In addition, as the climate warms, forests are stretching into northern and agricultural regions. In parts of northern Europe, there has also been tree planting (mainly for wood and paper) and land abandonment (specifically in Mediterranean areas), which benefited many woodland species such as woodpeckers and warblers but caused damage to a number of other species as well. The research shows a total of 25% of birds now occupy a smaller area.
Generally, farmland birds are bigger losers, suffering overall declines in population and reduced distribution because agricultural intensification means there is less food, such as insects and remainder from harvesting. The State of Nature in the EU 2013-2018 assessment showed 80% of key habitats were in poor or bad condition, and intensive farming is a major driver of decline. The UK’s farmland birds have declined by 55% since 1970.
“Predictably, there are winners and losers. We can see how some species have expanded across the continent rapidly and have begun to colonize UK wetlands. In contrast, we can see ranges shrinking as species of northern Europe feel the impact of climate change, and species such as the dotterel are declining in numbers and range in northern Britain,” he said.