1、If you want to do this dance well, your movements must be smooth and your body must be ________.
A．normal
B．flexible
C．capable
D．repetitive
2、Studies show that if workers have short but frequent breaks they will actually become much more ________.
A．precious
B．unique
C．productive
D．complicated
3、China marked its first Constitution Day on December 4，2014 _____ making the
Constitution part of Chinese people’s daily life．
A．in the hope of B．in the form of
C．in honour of D．in terms of
4、---I don’t understand why Catherine stopped short _____ she ought to have continued.
---It’s obvious that she lacked self-confidence.
A. when B. while
C. if D. as
5、Her job is ________ patients in the hospital; but this weekend her task is ________ her granny.
A．nursing; looking after
B．nursing; look after
C．to nurse; to look after
D．nursing; to look after
6、The exciting moment ________ Gerry will always remember is ________ he approaches the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.
A．that; that
B．that; when
C．when; that
D．when; when
7、He is the person _______,I believe, has the ability to do this challenging job.
A.who B.whom
C.him D.which
8、When he got home, he found his house ______.
A.broken out B.broken into C.broken up D.broken down
9、—I’m afraid that I will be fired for the mistake I made in my work.
—______! It can’t be as bad as all that.
A．Good luck
B．No wonder
C．Cheer up
D．No comment
10、As an amateur artist, who visits galleries at home and abroad on ______ regular basis, he knows well to admire oil painting masterpieces from ______ distance.
A.a…the B.the…a C.the…the D.a…a
11、_______ the warning message, more deaths would have been caused in the village in the earthquake.
A．But that
B．Instead of
C．But for
D．Except for
12、I don't know _______.
A. how can I finish my homework on time
B. how I could finish my homework on time
C. I can how finish my homework on time
D. how I can finish my homework on time
13、Most children need encouragement in time of failure ______ they can cheer up again.
A. so that B. in case
C. because D. if
14、Eat _______ cake you like and leave the other for _______ comes late.
A. any; who B. whichever; who
C. whatever; whoever D. either; whoever
15、The clerk in the post office _______ the parcel and told the woman that it _______ 2 pounds.
A.weighed, was weighed B.was weighed, weight
C.weighed, weighed D.weight, weighed
16、—Has your father finished writing his report yet?
—I don’t know, but he _________ it this morning.
A.wrote
B.has written
C.had written
D.was writing
17、I don’t think it any good ________ another talk with him over the matter.
A.had B.having C.have D.to have
18、—I ordered Pizza for dinner.It should be here any minute now!
—Pizza again?We_______Pizza every night for a week now!
A. had B. were having
C. have been having D. will be having
19、Don’t be angry with the girl． She made the mistake ．
A.on purpose B.by accident C.in surprise D.at once
20、Li Ling acted in the party that way as if he__________the host.
A.had been B.is C.should be D.were
21、 When an editor called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico, I didn’t check my schedule before I said yes. I’d seen these insects light up the forests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.
While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that rarely seem to improve for everyday Mexicans. Though necessary and important, news stories don’t reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. An assignment focused on the country’s natural beauty was a welcome reprieve.
I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guides, visitors are usually not allowed to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly to account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod((三脚架)) on a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldn’t be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood completely still while they crawled(爬) all over me—my arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak firefly presence happens for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.
On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improved my method for focusing and composing in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlight—and I’d grown accustomed to insects on my face.
I was rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30-second exposure. You can trace the insects’ paths: Some make small loops(环), like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move steadily in one direction or another.
【1】How did the author feel about the editor’s request?
A.upset. B.delighted. C.confused. D.embarrassed.
【2】What can best replace the underlined word “reprieve” in paragraph2?
A.relief B.return C.trend D.victory
【3】What did the author focus on during the first two night?
A.learning about the local travel rules.
B.researching the habit of the fireflies.
C.communicating constantly with the guides.
D.finding the suitable spot and time to photograph.
【4】What is the purpose of the text?
A.To tell stories about fireflies.
B.To introduce a photo to readers.
C.To record a travelling experience.
D.To show the author’s working conditions.
22、We have all experienced how easy it is for a smile to light up our day, improve our emotions and make it easier for us to recover from illnesses. But do you also know that smiling improves your chances of success in many aspects of your life?
Studies have shown that people are more likely to think that a smiling person is more confident than others. Smiling will inspire your boss to trust you on-a particular project. Standing in front of a group of people, a confident smile on your face indicates knowledge, competence. trustworthiness, and ability to carry out tasks efficiently. It also opens up the way to higher job earning opportunities.
If you meet a person for the first time and walk into the restaurant, the person is seated by the table, looking sad on the face. What would be your first thought? Either the person regrets the meeting or the person is troubled by other issues. The chances are more likely you wouldn't want to see the person anymore. Smiling makes a great first impression on anyone. Studies have shown that people are more likely to remember a person who has a friendly and sweet smile. This is because no one wants to have to deal with a person who is always worried. It is also a great way to ensure that you get callbacks from job interviews and other potential meetups.
When you smile, neurotransmitters, materials that are anti-stress, are released from your brain. They spread throughout the body,causing a happy feeling to take over the negative emotions Being positive gives you enough enthusiasm to go ahead and make more use of your day and be productive. In recent researches, it has been found that people who were unhappy with their work-life were less productive than others who loved their jobs.An individual who is not happy at what they do is unwilling to put in the efforts needed to go beyond the average. While the other who is positive is more likely to carry on more tasks and is more productive, gains more experience,and gets promoted more easily.
But when you are in an environment that is sad or pessimistic, it isn't easy to remain happy and optimistic. If you are caught up in a situation where something had gone wrong, and you are having a heavy heart, try looking for reasons to be happy,smile, and watch your day begin to change positively.
Do not forget that when you smile, you are not only making your day better but someone else's too. A smile is what it takes to make all the difference.
【1】The author raises a question in Paragraph 1 mainly to________.
A．present an idea
B．settle an argument
C．lead in the experiments
D．attract the readers’ attention
【2】In the author's opinion, smile________.
A．is helpful in gaining knowledge
B．has both positive and negative effects
C．has effects on many aspects of your life
D．is a great way to make your more capable
【3】The author's purpose in writing this passage is to________.
A．tell readers the way to succeed
B．explain how to make a difference
C．show information about new studies
D．persuade readers to smile more often
【4】The passage is mainly about________.
A．why we should smile
B．how our attitude affects us
C．how to get on well with others
D．why we benefit from our optimism
23、 What if we had the power to control time, instead of moving from the past to the present to the future? What if we could jump, loop and travel through time in a machine? What if we could go wherever and whenever we pleased?
This ability would allow us to witness historic wonders, change decisions and see people from the past. We could right wrongs and stop wars from starting.
The mysterious puzzle of time has kept people debating its nature for hundreds of years. Science fiction writers have turned it into imaginative stories. Some scientists have even attempted to explain it using math. This math tries to make the dream of time travel come true.
The scientist Albert Einstein said that time and space are one thing. He called it “spacetime.” Einstein said that there are three dimensions in space: height, width and depth. A scientist named Hermann Minkowski added time as a fourth dimension.
Einstein introduced two ideas that have led to theories about the possibility of time travel. The first is relativity. The idea of relativity is that the force of gravity causes space to bend, which causes time to twist. The second idea focuses on special relativity. The idea is that a traveler moving super-fast through flat spacetime will enter the future. Einstein considered time “relative” because it is measured based on where we are on Earth or in space.
Stephen Hawking is a famous scientist. He believes that a time machine will never be built. If it were possible, he thinks we would already know. If a time machine could be built, how come no one from the future has invaded us?
The first science fiction story with this theme is The Clock That Went Backward by Edward P. Mitchell, which was published in 1881. Since then, thousands of books, films and television shows have explored the idea of time travel, in which some tools such as phones, watches, photographs and old books take travelers backward and forward.
Will time travel ever happen? Who knows? Most important is to keep your eyes open and have a sense of wonder.
【1】What is the author’s purpose of writing the first paragraph?
A.To show time and space are connected.
B.To show people’s interest in time travel.
C.To draw readers’ attention to time travel.
D.To make people believe time travel is possible.
【2】Which of the following statement could Einstein agree with?
A.Time travel is possible in the future.
B.People can’t move faster than light.
C.Time travel is against scientific rules.
D.Spacetime is not a real thing in theory.
【3】What is the last but one paragraph mainly about?
A.The first science fiction story.
B.Some tools used in time travel.
C.Edward P. Mitchell, the pioneer.
D.Different works about time travel.
【4】What is the writer’s attitude toward time travel?
A.cautious. B.pessimistic
C.sceptical D.optimistic.
24、For the past two years, 8-year-old Harli Jordean from Stoke Newington, London, has been selling marbles(弹珠). His successful marble company, Marble King, sells all things marble-related － from affordable tubs of the glass playthings to significantly expensive items like Duke of York solitaire tables － sourced, purchased and processed by the mini-CEO himself.
“I like having my own company. I like being the boss,” Harli told the Mirror.
With profits now in the thousands, “the world’s youngest CEO” has had to get his mother and older brothers to help him meet the growing demand.
Harli launched Marble King after swapping marbles at school led to schoolchildren consuming his marble collection. Yes, he literally “lost his marbles.” Harli and his mother, Tina, turned to the Internet to find replacements.
Harli saw an empty space online: the marbles he wanted were hard to find. Within months, Harli had his own marble-selling website － and orders started pouring in.
Tina says her son's attachment to marbles started when he was just 6.
“His attachment became so passionate that we started calling him the Marble King — so when he wanted to set up a website it was the natural name for it,” she told The Sun.
“I never thought it would become so popular － we are struggling to cope with the number of orders at times.”
The 8-year-old boy has his sights set on expanding his business and launching his own brand of marbles.
“Sometimes his ideas are so grand we have to scale them back a bit. But his dream is still to own Britain's biggest marble shop and open stores around the world,” Tina told The Daily Mail.
“At the moment he is annoying me by creating his own Marble King marbles － so that could well be the next step for him.”
【1】Harli’s Marble Company became popular as soon as he launched it because ______.
A. it was run by “the world’s youngest CEO”
B. it filled the gap of online marble trade
C. Harli was fascinated with marble collection
D. Harli met the growing demand of the customers
【2】How many mass media are mentioned in the passage?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
【3】The underlined expression “scale them back” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hold them down B. carry them out
C. set them aside D. clear them away
【4】 What message do the last two paragraphs carry?
A. Conflicts often occur between Harli Jordean and his family.
B. Harli’s mother and brothers are worried about Marble King’s future.
C. Marble King marbles will surely attract more fans around the world.
D. The “Marble King” has great ambition for his Marble King company.
25、It was a busy day as usual. I was making sandwiches and balancing the phone between my shoulder and chin. The washing machine sounded as my husband walked in with our daughters. We had only about twenty minutes to eat ______ we had to take the girls to their next activity.My husband seemed a bit ______ that dinner was not on the table.
That night, I had a heavy ______, thinking we were becoming taskmasters on an assembly line (流水线). We had become too ______ in our own tasks and not very considerate towards those around us. We needed to do something to bring back some meaning into our lives. It needed to be something that would ______ our own agendas and energize us toward the common good.
I bought a notebook, named it "Our Deed Diary" and held a family meeting. I told my family I wanted us all to think about doing a ______ for others every day. It could be for each other or for people outside our ______. And we all needed to write it down in the notebook.
I thought one deed a day was too easy. However, it was actually ______ than it seemed because it had to be something ______ what we had already done. Sending birthday cards to people we already sent cards to every year would not ______.
We had a rough ______. On some days,someone would forget to ______ a good deed, while on other days, we would forget to write our good deeds in the diary. After a few weeks though, I found myself waking up in the morning trying to ______ what good deed I could do for someone that day. My daughters began to rush to me after school to ______ me the good deed they had done.
Now, after a year, I am happy to say that it is making a（n）______ in our lives. Instead of always ______ what the day will bring for us, we think bout what we can do for someone else.
Who would have thought that trying to do a simple kindness a day would be so ______? I feel my daughters have felt inner joy that you can only ______ by giving to someone else from your heart. The best thing is that you feel so great about doing something for someone else; you don't even look for or expect anything in ______. So, when someone does return the favor,it is an enormous and positive ______.
【1】
A．though
B．unless
C．before
D．while
【2】
A．annoyed
B．puzzled
C．embarrassed
D．frightened
【3】
A．shoulder
B．stomach
C．foot
D．heart
【4】
A．absorbed
B．interested
C．confident
D．successful
【5】
A．repeat
B．relate
C．refocus
D．recall
【6】
A．kindness
B．task
C．job
D．copy
【7】
A．room
B．home
C．school
D．town
【8】
A．stranger
B．sweeter
C．harder
D．bigger
【9】
A．beyond
B．from
C．about
D．between
【10】
A．matter
B．count
C．last
D．happen
【11】
A．time
B．life
C．start
D．idea
【12】
A．praise
B．check
C．record
D．do
【13】
A．describe
B．decide
C．remember
D．explain
【14】
A．bring
B．teach
C．offer
D．tell
【15】
A．effort
B．choice
C．difference
D．fortune
【16】
A．forgetting
B．believing
C．knowing
D．wondering
【17】
A．tiring
B．moving
C．surprising
D．rewarding
【18】
A．experience
B．imagine
C．predict
D．exchange
【19】
A．silence
B．return
C．time
D．order
【20】
A．effect
B．bonus
C．attitude
D．contribution
26、假设你是李华，收到美国笔友Jane的来信，谈到在学习和生活中的一些困扰。请你根据以下内容提示，给她回一封信，提出相应的建议。
面临的困扰:1.学习有困难;2.与同学相处不好;3.沉迷于网络…
相应的建议:1.多花时间，用心…;2.真诚待人…3..…
注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 首句已给出，不计入总词数.
Dear Jane,
I’m sorry to hear that you have some problems in your life.
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Your sincerely,
Li Hua