1、Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she ______ died.
A. eventually B. willingly
C. unexpectedly D. disappointedly
2、A sport with a broom on ice ________ requires bowling ________ makes curling one of the most unique sports out there.
A．that … precision
B．that … diversity
C．/ … precision
D．/ … diversity
3、The thought of taking the exam again_____me, because I often felt____when I failed.
A. depressing; depressed B. depressing; depressing
C. depressed; depressed D. depressed; depressing
4、—Still, there are two more...
—________. I’ve had enough of your excuses.
A. Cut it out B. I beg to differ
C. Forget it D. I mean it
5、—I didn’t go to Mary’s party last night because my car broke down.
—You could have borrowed mine. I ________ it.
A．didn’t use
B．hadn’t used
C．wasn’t using
D．wouldn’t use
6、By the time I got to school, the first play ________ for nearly half an hour.
A. has begun B. has been on C. had begun D. had been on
7、The severe competition in the job market has eventually ____ many students to the idea that knowledge plus ability is the only way out．
A． connected B． converted
C． confirmed D． combined
8、---Come to my home and enjoy the NBA basketball match?
--- . James is always my favorite star.
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I’m afraid not
C. It doesn’t matter D. It’s a piece of cake
9、He made another wonderful discovery, ________ of great importance to science.
A. which I think is B. which I think it is
C. which I think D. I think which is
10、Beethoven ______ one of the greatest composers and musicians in the world
A.is considered
B.is looked as
C.is thought of
D.is regarded
11、He came from a perfectly _________middle-class family and gained ________from others.
A.respective ; respect B.respectful ; respects
C.respectable ; respect D.respecting ; respects
12、Kids shouldn’t have access to violent films because they might _______ the things they see.
A. indicate B. investigate
C. imitate D. innovate
13、My key isn’t in my backpack. Where on earth________ I have put it?
A．can
B．would
C．should
D．must
14、What makes us is that the number of students to computer games is increasing.
A．worrying, addicted
B．worrying, addictive
C．worried, addictive
D．worried, addicted
15、Ought you ________ hands before you have meals?
A．to wash
B．wash
C．washing
D．not wash
16、–Has Ms Lin arrived already?
--Yes. _____ I bring her in now or just let her wait outside, sir?
A. Would B. Will
C. Must D. Shall
17、Look! They ______ a good time, ______ they?
A.have; do B.have; don’t
C.are having; are D.are having; aren’t
18、 students English well, the teacher tries to speak English in class very often.
A. Teaching B. Taught
C. To teach D. Teach
19、—I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.
—____, as it’s the rainy season then.
A. Yes, it will B. Of course not
C. You can say so D. It’s hard to say
20、We will reform and improve the ways _____ vocational colleges conduct examinations and enrollment, and this year achieve a large-scale expansion of one million in student enrollments.
A.which B.when C.where D.that
21、On Nov.18th,1908, three men went up in a balloon. They started early in London. The headman was Augusta Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way.
Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand.
After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice.
At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had travelled 1,797 kilometers from London!
【1】Three men flew in balloon ________.
A. for nearly 1,800 kilometers
B. to another city
C. to visit Poland
D. more than a century ago
【2】The metal box was used for ________.
A. carrying the bags of sand
B. keeping drinking-water
C. carrying ropes of the basket
D. changing weight
【3】When the balloon went up higher, ________.
A. the temperature of the balloon began to fall
B. They saw the sun go down
C. They made a hole in the basket with their knives
D. They could see a black hole on the ground
【4】Which of the following is NOT true?________
A. The three men started their journey before the sun rose.
B. The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket.
C. When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up.
D. The three men had to land because they felt cold.
22、 D
February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
【1】Which of the following is not a custom for a boy to do on Valentine’s Day?
A．to take his girlfriend out to dinner
B．to buy his girlfriend flowers and chocolates
C．to make Valentine’s cards for teachers and friends
D．to spell out his girlfriend’s name with rose petals
【2】Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A．Because there were few women in his country at that time.
B．Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.
C．Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.
D．Because he wanted to control the birth rate.
【3】Valentine was put into prison because ______.
A．he killed one of the soldiers
B．he stole a lot of food
C．he didn’t obey the emperor’s order
D．he didn’t want to be a soldier
【4】The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A．students in China send cards to their teachers
B．it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China
C．it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China
D．Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now
23、Americans spend a lot of time and money on health care. Many believe health care is a right for all people. The big debate is over “ will the care be private or public ” . The difference will be in who pays for it. Will it come from the pockets of those needing care, or will it come from the pockets of all taxpayers? The honest answer is that payments will come out of the pockets of both.
You only need health care when you are ill. So, the next question is, what can we do about sickness? If there is less illness, the cost of health care will go down. The answer to that question is simple. We need to take better care of ourselves.
Many experts say the fault lies in what we eat. Obesity, diabetes, and heart health are the biggest causes of illness. The biggest factor in those illnesses is the food we eat.
“ Food Is Medicine ” is a new program. Health providers can include nutrition in the patient’s health records. Educators and trainers can talk about nutrition. Patients may be able to get prescriptions for healthy foods and produce.
Governments are starting to tax sugary drinks. They can sponsor markets that sell pro-tective foods. These are foods such as fruits, nuts, vegetables, beans, plant oils, whole grains, yogurt, and fish. Government programs can lower levels of sodium, added sugar, and trans-fats.
Schools are improving and expanding the quality of school meals. The National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program should get bigger. School garden programs are another way for-ward. The Food Stamp program offers a great chance to improve diet quality and health.
It all adds up to making food health a national goal. In an ideal world, the public and private sectors would start to do this together. It is an area where science and business have to be partners. The subject of health should be at the front of health care.
【1】What is Americans’ major concern over health care?
A．When they should take it out.
B．Whether it is personal or public.
C．When they should pay for it.
D．Whether it is different from family care.
【2】According to the text, what can we do about sickness?
A．Care for ourselves better.
B．Save more money to cure it.
C．Pay attention to what others say.
D．Depend on the public to cure it.
【3】What does the author advise governments to do?
A．Invest more in medical care.
B．Expand the quantity of meals.
C．Lower levels of tax on sugary drinks.
D．Fund markets to sell protective foods.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A．The Food We Eat Results In Illness
B．People Are Taking Action On Health Care
C．The Best Health Insurance Is Health Itself
D．Educators Stress The Importance Of Nutrition
24、Things You Shouldn’t Do While Shopping
● Leave your kids alone.
If you plan to bring your children with you to do holiday shopping, make sure that they are well-rested and fed. 【1】 It’s also not the staffs responsibility to watch over your children since they have to attend to other customers. If you do have to take your kids with you, use this as an opportunity to teach them the manners every parent should teach their children.
● Park like you own the place.
The only thing worse than shopping in stores during the holidays is parking at the store. Be patient in the parking lot and avoid unnecessary honking (鸣笛). It is also suggested that you leave your car at home and take a cab, Lyft, or Uber instead. 【2】
● Keep the shopping cart (购物车) in the middle of the passageway.
Keep in mind that the flow of traffic in the passageways is the same as on the road—stick to the right and let people pass on the left. 【3】 You shouldn’t park your shopping cart in the middle of the passageway, because that could make it difficult for other shoppers to get by.
● 【4】
For the clothes that don’t fit after the try-on, fold or hang them and return them to a staff member on your way out. This will make the shopping experience more pleasant for both the shoppers and the staff since the changing rooms won’t be filled with unwanted and messy clothes. 【5】 By keeping your changing room clean, you’re showing respect for your fellow shoppers and the staff who work there.
A.Otherwise,the staff have to organize them.
B.Leave unwanted clothes in the dressing room.
C.Especially rude driving habits could be dangerous,too.
D.The extra cost could be worth the lack of parking stress.
E.If it is possible to shop without a cart,you could save some money.
F.If you’re looking at something,park your cart to the right side of the passageway.
G.You should never leave your kids unattended because they may injure themselves.
25、 In interviews, famous people often say that the key to becoming both happy and successful is to “do what you love.” But mastering a skill, even one that you deeply love, requires a huge amount of hard work.
Anyone who wants to master a skill must run through the ______ of practice, critical feedback, alteration, and improvement over and over. Some people seem able to concentrate on practicing an activity like this for years and ______ their gradual improvement. Yet others find it _____ to do this kind of focused, time-consuming work. Why?
The ______ may turn on the ability to enter into a state of “flow”, the feeling of being completely involved in what you are doing. Flow states can happen in the course of any activity, and they are most common when a task has well-defined goals and is at a(n) ______ skill level, and where the individual is able to ______ their performance to clear and immediate feedback.
Flow states turn the boring practice into an autotelic activity—that is, one that can be enjoyed for its own sake, rather than as a means to an end or for obtaining some ______ reward. Then how can we get into a flow state for an activity that we want to master, so that we enjoy both the ______ and the rewards?
Those who most ______ entered into flow states had an “autotelic personality”—a quality to seek out challenges and get into a state of flow. While those without such a personality see ______, autotelic individuals see opportunities to build skills. Autotelic individuals are receptive, open to new challenges and also persistent. Such people, with an ability to focus on tasks rather than ______, have a great advantage over others in developing their inborn abilities.
____, for those of us who aren’t necessarily blessed with an autotelic personality, there is evidence that flow states can be promoted by environmental factors. In particular, the learning framework ______ by Montessori schools seems to encourage flow states. In Montessori schools, learning comes through ______ rather than direct instruction and students are encouraged to develop individual interests. Competition is ______ and grading is de-emphasized, taking the focus off of external rewards.
While there isn’t (yet) a pill that can turn dull practice into an exciting activity for anyone, it is heartening that we seem, at least to some degree, to be able to push ourselves toward flow states.
【1】A.cycle B.list C.circle D.series
【2】A.lose interest in B.make up for C.take pleasure in D.make use of
【3】A.meaningful B.frustrating C.amazing D.shameful
【4】A.behaviour B.difference C.reaction D.procedure
【5】A.appropriate B.elementary C.advanced D.difficult
【6】A.compare B.assess C.apply D.adjust
【7】A.considerable B.well-deserved C.material D.external
【8】A.process B.pleasure C.compliment D.performance
【9】A.reluctantly B.blindly C.readily D.casually
【10】A.advantages B.difficulties C.details D.faults
【11】A.rewards B.expectations C.complaints D.contributions
【12】A.Unexpectedly B.Occasionally C.Traditionally D.Fortunately
【13】A.declined B.criticized C.advocated D.considered
【14】A.adaptation B.discovery C.harmony D.exposure
【15】A.appreciated B.guaranteed C.reserved D.discouraged
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。
Mr. Tai, the teacher in charge of sports at Sarasota High School in Florida, had just celebrated his 58th birthday—an age at which many would think seriously of retiring (退休). However, it was not so with Mr. Tai. He had an outstanding record of athletic achievements in leading the school’s sports team. Some of the students he had trained had become national runners. The school board agreed he continued to work as they did not want to lose the services of so meone who had successfully led the school sports tea m to the finals of the National Athletics Championships.
In the year before, however, the school team did not get as many medals in the National Athletics Championships as expected. Mr. Tai’s hopes were fired this year by two promising star athletes, Farid and Hassan, who happened to be twins.
In the school’s sports meeting, Farid broke the school’s twenty-year record for the 100meters event. His brother, Hassan, was just a second behind. Since Hassan had an ankle (踝关节) injury, Mr.Tai decided to submit (提交) only Farid’s name to the finals of the National Athletics Championships. On the day he submitted the results of the best runner in the school, he mistakenly wrote Hassan’s name instead, without noticing it.
When Mr.Tai received the list of the finalists (参加决赛者) in event, he was quite surprised and immediately he realized that he had made the mistake. However, it was too late to inform the sports secretariat (秘书处). Apart from that, pride also did not allow him to admit his mistake at that moment. Therefore, He decided to inform Farid’s brother, Hassan, and start to train him in the final preparations for this event.
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Hearing that he was not a finalist, Farid could not believe his ears.
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Unluckily, Hassan lost the race.
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