1、Asia and Europe, being two different areas, are ________ together by mountains and rivers.
A．divided
B．linked
C．impressed
D．defeated
2、 -- How many people are expected to come to your party tomorrow afternoon?
-- I send out thirty invitations but one third _____.
A. didn’t show up B. won’t show up
C. hadn’t showed up D. doesn’t show up
3、We can gain valuable wisdom from mistakes which __________ to prevent them from
happening again.
A. should be avoided B. might be avoided
C. must have been avoided D. could have been avoided
4、Jennifer Jones ________ in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital.
A．passed out
B．figured out
C．pointed out
D．put out
5、—Where is Peter? I can’t find him anywhere.
—He went to the library after breakfast and ________ his book there ever since.
A．has been writing
B．wrote
C．had written
D．is writing
6、Why not_____ me about it in time?
A．tells
B．telling
C．tell
D．told
7、________ be late for the meeting, we must set off as early as possible.
A．In order to
B．In order not to
C．So as to
D．So that
8、On board _______a large quantify of fuel, a ladder with hooked ends, two RPG grenades and a ________of money.
A．was, quantify
B．were, deal
C．was, amount
D．were, number
9、It is universally acknowledged that money flows to ________ it is that controls the scarce thing.
A．whom
B．whomever
C．who
D．whoever
10、You said you took away the dictionary without his permission. ________, you stole it.
A. In one word B. In words
C. In other words D. In a word
11、________I have to give a speech, I get extremely nervous before I start.
A．Whatever
B．Whenever
C．Whoever
D．Whichever
12、His parents told him ________ too much about what others said.
A. don’t care B. not care
C. to not care D. not to care
13、—What do you think is important for the players on a team?
—It’s to play together and the best in each other.
A. bring out B. look up C. believe in
14、The song writer and music composer _______ to show up at the press conference next week.
A.are going B.is going C.will be D.are
15、Dear friend, I ______ on a train to Fudan University when you read this letter.
A. will sit B. sit
C. will be sitting D. have sat
16、The couple were very happy that they some gold coins in their field yesterday afternoon, which are worth as much as 50,000 dollars.
A. put out B. took out
C. dug out D. looked out
17、Fred let ________ that he was prepared to leave company when the new manager took office.
A. secret B. slip
C. promise D. standard
18、From his _______ accounts of his traveling experiences abroad, we felt as if we had been there, too.
A. vivid B. qualified C. available D. curious
19、It is too cold outside, so we decided to watch television at home ______ go for a walk.
A.other than B.more than C.rather than D.or rather
20、—Can I see the doctor today?
—You could, but as you haven't got an appointment(预约), it would mean________for a few hours.
A.to wait B.wait C.waiting D.having waited
21、Our house was across the street from a hospital. We rented the upstairs rooms to outpatients at the clinic. One summer evening as I was preparing supper, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see a truly awful looking man hardly taller than my eight-year-old daughter.
But the frightening thing was his swollen face. He told me he’d been hunting for a room since noon but no one seemed to offer. For a moment I hesitated, but his next words convinced me, “I could sleep on the porch(门廊). My bus leaves early in the morning.” Having let him in, I went inside and asked him to join us for supper. But he politely refused. When I had finished the dishes, I went out to talk with him for a few minutes.
He told me he fished for a living to support his daughter’s family. He didn’t tell it by way of complaint. In fact, he was thankful that no pain accompanied his disease. He thanked life for giving him the strength to keep going.
At bedtime, we put a small camp bed in the children’s room for him. When I got up in the morning, the bed linens were neatly folded and the little man was out on the porch. He refused breakfast, but just before he left, he smiled, “Your children made me feel at home. Grownups are bothered by my face, but children don’t seem to mind.” I told him he was welcome to come again.
In the years he came to stay overnight with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us fish or vegetables. Other times we received packages. Knowing how far he must walk to mail these and how little money he had made the gifts more precious. I know our family always will be thankful to have known him.
【1】What might lead to the old man’s failure to get a room before?
A．His fishing job.
B．His lack of money.
C．His ugly appearance.
D．His disabled daughter.
【2】Why did the author finally accept the old man?
A．He was in very bad condition.
B．He agreed to sleep on the porch.
C．He wouldn’t leave until accepted.
D．He wouldn’t bother them too much.
【3】What can we know about the old man from the text?
A．He suffered a lot from his disease.
B．He made efforts to send the author gifts.
C．He pretended to like the author’s children.
D．He was embarrassed a lot to stay in the author’s house.
【4】Which was of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．An Unforgettable Gift
B．An Odd Fisherman
C．A Grateful Heart
D．A Silent Complaint
22、There is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.
Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one’s field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.
Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion (排除)of others can hold back your true spirit.
Generalists, on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective into specific fields of expertise (专长).The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.
Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. “I don’t know where it will lead, but I’m excited I’m on this pursuit.”
These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves and the universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.
【1】To become a specialist, one may have to_____.
A．narrow his range of knowledge
B．avoid responsibilities at work
C．know more about the society
D．broaden his perspective on life
【2】What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni?
A．Passion alone does not ensure a person’s success.
B．In-depth exploration makes discoveries possible.
C．Everyone has a chance to succeed in their pursuit.
D．Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected.
【3】What is this passage mainly about?
A．Be More a Generalist Than a Specialist
B．Specialist or Generalist: Hard to Decide
C．Turn a Generalist into a Specialist
D．Ways to Become a Generalist
23、A Cappella Competition
Do you love to sing?
Come and show off your talents at the Chilton Youth A Cappella Competition!
>October 20th, 11:00 a. m.-17:00p. m.
>Edward Greatcoat Theater, Sealey Road, Chilton
>Rules
Please remember that this is a cappella (清唱)competition!
No instruments or recorded music will be allowed.
Competitors may sing published or original songs in any style.
Competitors must be between 8 and 15 years old.
There are four categories:
（1）Solo（8-11 years old）（2）Solo（12-15 years old）
（2）Group（8-11 years old）（4）Group（12-15 years old）
★Competitors under 12 years old must stay with a parent or other adult at all times.
★Each competitor must pay an entry fee of $10.
★Winners will receive S500 and a course of 20 lessons with famous voice teacher Vickie Leonard.
★Winners will be decided by three judges from the Chilton School of Music. Their decision is final.
>Additional information
★Please arrive at the Edward Greatcoat Theater between 9: 00 a. m. and 10: 00 a. m. to register, as the competition will start at 11: 00 a. m. The parking lot has limited spaces so you are advised to come as early as possible.
★Shared dressing rooms with showers will be open for all competitors.
★Tickets for the competition are available at the theater from October 1st. There is no charge. for these, but again, spaces are limited.
【1】What do we know about the event?
A．Competitors shouldn't be more than 15 years old.
B．Competitors shouldn't go into the dressing room.
C．Competitors take part in this competition for free.
D．Competitors can't sing a song written by themselves.
【2】What time will the registration end?
A．9：00a. m.
B．10：00a. m.
C．11：00a. m.
D．12：00a. m.
【3】What is the purpose of this text?
A．To invite people to a concert.
B．To attract more visitors to the theater.
C．To offer free singing lessons.
D．To inform a singing competition.
24、At 1,345 meters above sea level, Ben Nevis is not the world’s most difficult mountain to climb. But things get considerably tricky if instead of hiking shoes you put on a pair of 5-inch high heels, especially if you’re a guy. One English teenager recently proved that it was not impossible.
Ben Conway, a 19-year-old art student from London, recently took up the challenge as a way to stand out in an application for a scholarship for the School of Communication Arts in Brixton. He started his unusual high-heel climb at 8 a.m., on June 27, and was joined by Callum MacKenzie Allen, a friend from his art foundation year, who videotaped the whole thing for a two-minute video that was used as his application project. The whole climb took five hours and wasn’t the smoothest experience.
Halfway up Ben Nevis, one of his shoes broke, so he had to tape the shoes to his feet to make sure they stayed on. The weather didn’t make it easy for him either, as he claimed that it rained pretty much the whole time, and he had to go against 40 to 50 miles an hour winds. Due to these difficult conditions, Ben and his friend had to turn back after reaching 900 meters up the mountain.
Besides providing a unique art school application project, the high-heel climb also allowed the 19-year-old to raise some money for worthy causes (事业), like Sal’s Shoes, which provides footwear for barefoot children around the world.
“Raising money for charity brings happiness to people’s lives and if I can do something ridiculous and bring someone happiness, then that’s what it’s all about.” Ben said.
【1】Which can replace the underlined word “tricky” in Paragraph 1?
A．pleasant
B．boring.
C．difficult
D．interesting.
【2】Why did Allen videotape the high-heel climb for Ben?
A．To prove nothing is impossible.
B．To record a special experience.
C．To develop their friendship.
D．To assist in Ben’s application.
【3】What does Paragraph 3 focus on?
A．The difficulties in the climb.
B．The climbing way.
C．The terrible weather.
D．The unexpected things.
【4】Which word can best describe Ben’s story?
A．Confusing.
B．Inspiring.
C．Exciting.
D．Frightening.
25、 Today, I'll tell you a story about a boy who was the son of a horse trainer. When he was a pupil, he was_______to take out a piece of paper to write on it about what he wanted to do when he_______.
That night he wrote on the paper saying his goal was to_______a horse farm someday. He made a_______to show a 4000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream farm. The next day he handed it in to his_______. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a_______that read,‘‘See me after class.”
The boy went to see the teacher after class and _______,‘‘Why did I receive an F?” The teacher said,.‘This is not a _______ dream for a young boy like you. There's _______you could ever do it.” Then the teacher________, ‘‘If you rewrite this paper with a better goal, I will ________your grade again.”
However, the boy ________the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, “You can keep the F and I'II keep my ________.”
I'm the right boy and you are________ in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse farm. I still have that school ________ framed(装裱) over the fireplace.
The best part of the story is that last summer the ________schoolteacher brought 30 kids to ________ on my farm for a week. When he was leaving, he said ________,‘‘Sorry, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids' dreams. ________, you had enough courage not to give up yours.”
Don't let anyone__________your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.
【1】A.addicted B.attracted C.requested D.frightened
【2】A.settled down B.grew up C.gave in D.came through
【3】A.own B.enjoy C.exchange D.design
【4】A.base B.survey C.map D.drawing
【5】A.teacher B.partner C.relative D.friend
【6】A.summary B.note C.title D.schedule
【7】A.cried B.demanded C.wondered D.asked
【8】A.big B.peaceful C.true D.clear
【9】A.no doubt B.no way C.no need D.no luck
【10】A.added B.ordered C.disagreed D.warned
【11】A.admire B.value C.consider D.write
【12】A.set down B.turned in C.believed in D.turned to
【13】A.power B.praise C.dream D.behaviour
【14】A.calmed B.annoyed C.sheltered D.seated
【15】A.paper B.bag C.report D.textbook
【16】A.honest B.same C.awkward D.confused
【17】A.come to power B.play a part C.hide away D.camp out
【18】A.sincerely B.anxiously C.exactly D.actually
【19】A.Instead B.Obviously C.Finally D.Luckily
【20】A.build B.support C.steal D.challenge
26、Directions: Reading the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage with no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Building a Greener Future
Which is more important when designing a building: beauty or function?
At the start of the twentieth century, Louis Sullivan, one of the creators of modern architecture, said that ‘form follows function’. However, many people disagree with this and feel that beauty is a more important factor in architectural design. In the modern world, it seems that most architects combine both ideas: aiming to create buildings which are both functional and beautiful.
The reason for creating a building in the first place is clearly very important. For example, when building an airport terminal, you need to think of the needs of passengers as well as planes. Passengers want to get to their plane as quickly as they can, and planes need to be parked in the most efficient way possible.
Beauty, however, is also clearly important when constructing a building. Living or working in an ugly place creates a depressing and uninspiring environment. In contrast, an attractive building can make people feel happier and increase their motivation to work. There is also a wider responsibility to society which architects have to consider. Beautiful, well-constructed buildings are a symbol of a civilized society.
In theory, there seems to be no reason why architecture cannot be both functional and beautiful. Yet in practice, this can cause problems. The Modern International style of the 1920s and 1930s, an example of which is the Guggenheim Museum in New York, was supposed to combine beauty with function. Many consider the museum’s white spiral ramp beautiful, but there have been complaints that it is impractical, as it is difficult to stand back to view the art. Also, the ramp is so narrow that it can become overcrowded. It seems that even this celebrated design has problems with functionality.
If architects focus only on function, buildings may be cold, ugly and uninteresting. On the other hand, if they focus only on making it look beautiful, the building may be completely impractical. Therefore, combining these two ideas is necessary to create the perfect piece of architecture.