1、A number of high buildings have arisen ________there was nothing a year ago but ruins.
A.when B.where
C.before D.until
2、The number of smokers, _____ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.
A. it B. which C. what D. as
3、To their disappointment, they found the lecture given by the professor difficult__________.
A. to be understood B. to understand
C. understanding D. understood
4、Every means _____________ tried but without any result.
A.have been B.has been C.are to be D.is to be
5、We were invited to his birthday party. If she doesn’t go today, _______.
A. nor do I B. neither do I
C. neither shall I D. nor I shall
6、There is really no obvious____that Justin was taken by aliens.
A. defense B. evidence C. effort D. arrangement
7、I had no idea when World War Ⅱ________，so I turned to my teacher for help.
A．broke down B．broke out C．broke in D．broke away
8、Mr. Zhang bought his wife a lot of gifts, a gold ring ______.
A．include
B．including
C．included
D．was included
9、The well of the village extended hundreds of feet in _______ .
A．deep
B．deeply
C．deepen
D．depth
10、He went away without saying anything, ____ us standing outside.
A. leaving B. left
C. to leave D. leave
11、Next, she tied several chopsticks together, _______ a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks.
A.representing B.represented
C.representative D.representation
12、In general, comments sections on the web tend to be ________ with insults and attacks, while adding little of substance to the debate.
A.leveled B.furnished C.blessed D.filled
13、Many kids develop problems from finger sucking that can _________ life-long problems unless _________ properly.
A. cause; treated B. lead; treating
C. suffer; to treat D. make; being treated
14、Don’t ______ me in your quarrel. I have nothing to do with it.
A. involve B. touch
C. contain D. introduce
15、It’s true ______ inner beauty is very important, but external beauty shouldn’t be completely overlooked.
A．how
B．why
C．that
D．what
16、While reading, try to develop a more ________ attitude, instead of accepting everything at face value.
A. realistic B. critical C. ambiguous D. casual
17、There are 56 students in our class, two-thirds of ________ are near-sighted.
A．who
B．whom
C．them
D．their
18、We never dared to ask him a question, ___________?
A．did we
B．didn’t we
C．dared we
D．daren’t we
19、— Going to the pub Viking Burger to watch the final of the World Cup tonight?
—_______! Will you join us?
A．You there
B．You bet
C．You got me
D．You know better
20、At our factory there are a few machines similar to ________ described in this magazine.
A．them
B．these
C．those
D．ones
21、The best family hikes in the U.S.
Finding a hike that's easy enough for youngsters and still enticing for adults can be difficult, but there are several worthwhile hiking trails throughout the U.S.for a family outing.Taking into account scenery, walk-ability and accessibility from major cities, we've rounded up five of the best family - friendly hikes in America.
1.Jordan Pond Path, Acadia National Park (Maine)
Acadia National Park has a fantastic mix of water features, lush mountains and rich wildlife and all can be enjoyed by hiking the Jordan Pond Path.The 3.2 - mile loop is along the water's edge and offers vistas of The Bubbles Mountains, making for a scenic hike the entire time.Visitors often spot beavers, frogs and birds.
2.Makapuu Lighthouse Trail (Oahu, Hawaii)
This two - mile trail is located a 30 - minute drive east of Waikiki and can be travelled through by kids, people in wheelchairs and dogs on leashes.outstanding views of the coastline, a 1909 - built lighthouse and even migrating humpback whales (November through May) make it a popular and worthwhile outing.
3.Bear Mountain Loop Trail (New York)
The Bear Mountain Loop Trail (a 90 - minute drive outside of New York City) is both dog -and kid - friendly, though only for those willing and able to climb many steps and do a bit of rock scrambling near the top.Still, many elementary - aged kids and fit dogs often complete this hike that ends in lovely views over the Hudson River.
4.Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Big Bend National Park (Texas)
The Santa Elena Canyon Trail is an easy - to - moderate hike within Big Bend National Park along the Texas and Mexico border.The picturesque trail provides opportunities to see the winding Rio Grande, wildlife life javelinas and roadrunners and canyon walls.Be prepared for scorching temps in the summer, and don't forget your camera.
5.Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail (San Diego, California)
Although the Los Penasquitos (little cliffs) Canyon Trail stretches seven miles, it’s flat, easy and doable for kids, people in wheelchairs and dogs on leashes.The Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve has Native American history that dates back 7,000 years.Today, hikers, bikers and horseback riders all make use of the expansive area, and visitors can see a waterfall, greenery and an old adobe house.
【1】From which trail can you have a view of the Hudson River?
A.Bear Mountain Loop Trail ( New York)
B.Makapuu Lighthouse Trail (Oahu, Hawaii)
C.Jordan Pond Path, Acadia National Park (Maine)
D.Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Big Bend National Park (Texas)
【2】Santa Elena Canyon Trail, Big Bend National Park (Texas) will be the last choice for those who want to________ .
A.see Rio Grande B.enjoy the wildlife C.hike in summer D.take pictures
【3】If a family including children, someone injured in the leg and dogs on leashes plan to hike, which trail will you recommend?
A.Bear Mountain Loop Trail or Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail
B.Makapuu Lighthouse Trail or Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail
C.Bear Mountain Loop Trail or Jordan Pond Path, Acadia National Park
D.Makapuu Lighthouse Trail or Santa Elena Canyon Trail
22、What would you like to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? An astronaut? What do you need to do to achieve your dream job?
Perhaps you think that studying well and then going on to work hard will get you the successful career you want. We are continuously taught that our hard work will eventually pay off.
But a government survey has shown that hard work is not the only thing that will help you to move up the ladder(梯子). Two thirds of people believe that who you know matters more than what you know when it comes to social activity. So are the connections that you have more important than your education?
Seventy-six percent of the people in the survey believed that family background is important in influencing your chances of success. They believed that if you are privileged（有特权的） from birth, you are more likely to have a successful career, especially if your family is wealthy.
Even if you don't have a privileged background, the people you know can still make a difference to your career. Networking is a skill which is encouraged by many career advisers. Some companies run networking workshops to try and encourage staff to meet other people, to communicate and build relationships. It's a valuable skill.
But the survey also showed something quite interesting. Although most people believed that networks are more important than education, many people put their own career success down to talent, rather than background. 41% of the people said that their parents' income had influenced their life, but at the same time, another 41% believed that they had achieved their own success.
So which is more important, what you know or who you know? It seems that by working hard and making lots of connections, the answer may be that both are very important.
【1】Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined part?
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Nothing is impossible.
C．Hope for the best.
D．No pains, no gains.
【2】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．76% of the people thought social relationship matters most.
B．41% of the people believed parents' income had impacted their life .
C．76% of the people rated family background first.
D．41% of the people believed they had gained their own success.
【3】What is the purpose of the writer to write this article?
A．to stress the importance of education
B．to tell the means of success
C．to illustrate how to make lots of social connections
D．to encourage people to work hard
【4】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．The Way to Success
B．Keep Your Dream in Mind
C．A Wealthy and Smooth Career
D．A Survey on People's Dreams
23、Germany may be famous for its wealth of history and culture, but it also housed some of Europe’s most wild and wonderful landscapes.
Jasmund National Park
It lies on the west coast of the offshore island of Rugen. This UNESCO-protected site is the smallest of Germany’s national parks. It is here that painter Caspar David Friedrich found himself inspired to create one of his masterpieces, Chalk cliffs on Rugen, in 1818. Here long trails can take you all the way to the Rugen coastline, where white-sand beaches and blue waters wait.
Berchtesgaden National Park
Berchtesgaden is one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful conservation areas. Trails go in and out of the forest, leading you along the bunks of glassy lakes. The more adventurous visitors may choose paragliding (滑翔伞运动) from Mount Jenner mid they can fly over 1,800 meters. Back on the ground, a network of more than 150 miles of walking trails twist through the forest.
Southern Black Forest Nature Park
The highland areas, with views over Switzerland and France, are a good place for food-lovers. Activities in the park range from hiking and fishing to mountain biking, while the slower travelers will enjoy the trails for an escape from everyday life.
The Bliesgau Biosphere
This place is home to almost half of all German orchid (兰花) species. The grasslands spread for miles, drawing in different butterflies. Thanks to its comfortable climate, this is a region of sustainable (可持续的) development. In fact, this park is an example of fanning done right and offers a wealth of agricultural know-how to anyone eager to learn.
【1】What is special about Jasmund National Park?
A．It has many different flowers.
B．It covers the smallest area.
C．It is good for travelers to fish.
D．It offers beautiful grasslands.
【2】Where can visitors enjoy the scenery of three countries?
A．In Jasmund National Park.
B．In Berchtesgaden National Park.
C．In Southern Black Forest Nature Park.
D．In the Bliesgau Biosphere.
【3】Where does this text probably come from?
A．A travel guide.
B．A short story.
C．A report.
D．An essay.
24、The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day. American children of all ages give their mothers something special. Children, young and old, try to show their love to mothers on the day. However, do you know that Mother's Day celebration is no recent thing?
England was the first country to set a day to mothers. In the United States, Mother's Day became an official holiday in 1910. An American girl, Anna, asked their governor to set a festival for mothers that they loved. Therefore, they set the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and a year later all the other states celebrated it.
In the morning of Mother's Day, some American children serve their mothers breakfast in bed. Other children will give their mothers presents which they made themselves or bought in stores. Adults give their mothers red carnations (康乃馨)，the official Mother's Day flower. If their mothers left the world, they may bring white carnations to their grave sites (墓地). This is the busiest day of the year for American restaurants. On this special day, family members do not want their mother to cook dinner!
【1】When is Mother's Day in America?
A．On the second Sunday in May.
B．On the first Sunday in April.
C．On the second Sunday in July.
D．On the fourth Sunday in September.
【2】In America, who asked the government to set a festival for their loved mothers?
A．Mike.
B．Alice.
C．Tom.
D．Anna.
【3】What is the official Mother's Day flower according to the passage?
A．Blue carnations.
B．White carnations.
C．Red carnations.
D．Green carnations.
25、I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of _______. While the trip had been _______ for the most part, I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated. I was _______ the Appalachian mountains and the forests of my home. I loved _______ the leaves turned a thousand _______ of green in the Spring and then became a _______ of red, gold and orange in the Fall.
Here in Iowa everything was _______. The grass looked burnt and brown. All that I could_______was a mixture of corn, mud and pigs. I walked outside the dormitory of the college and sat on a big rock. I closed my eyes and _______ being back home again. When I finally opened them, however, I saw something that touched my __________. It was a Prairie (大草原) Sunset. It seemed to __________ the sky from horizon to horizon. Gold, red, purple and pink clouds all __________ together in a picture painted by Heaven’s own hand. It was so huge that it took my __________ away. It made our mountain sunsets seem __________ by comparison. I realized that this place too had its own special beauty. This place too was a part of nature’s__________.
【1】
A．quitting
B．visiting
C．attending
D．exploring
【2】
A．fun
B．hard
C．plain
D．tiresome
【3】
A．assuming
B．picturing
C．reminding
D．missing
【4】
A．if
B．where
C．why
D．how
【5】
A．shapes
B．shades
C．shadows
D．sheets
【6】
A．flood
B．cloud
C．sea
D．blanket
【7】
A．easy
B．flat
C．beautiful
D．tough
【8】
A．hear
B．touch
C．taste
D．smell
【9】
A．cared about
B．dreamed of
C．prepared for
D．looked over
【10】
A．body
B．hand
C．face
D．soul
【11】
A．fill
B．break
C．separate
D．block
【12】
A．folded
B．sank
C．flowed
D．escaped
【13】
A．pain
B．breath
C．wealth
D．eyesight
【14】
A．splendid
B．pale
C．tiny
D．weak
【15】
A．creation
B．punishment
C．change
D．reflection
26、假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom写信告诉你由于他经常在手机上玩游戏，和父母发生了争吵，心里很烦恼。你回信劝说他正确解决这个问题。内容包括：
1.表示理解；
2.指出玩手机游戏的危害（至少两点）；
3.建议向父母道歉。
注意：1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Yours,
Li Hua