1、Sandy could do nothing but ______ to his teacher that he was wrong.
A.to admit B.admitted C.admit D.admitting
2、It is impossible for him to change his mind once he has ________ doing something.
A. depended on B. debated on
C. relied on D. decided on
3、Initially, I didn’t think he was a reliable person. However, ________ events proved that I was wrong.
A．tolerated
B．temporary
C．elegant
D．subsequent
4、Even in winter the roadsides were places of beauty， countless birds came to feed on the berries and on the seed heads of the dried weeds rising above the snow.
A. which B. when
C. where D. what
5、Hofman' s inspiration for Floating Fish came from Chinese folk tales ________through the generations.
A．dealt with
B．carried on
C．passed down
D．brought out
6、She always buys fancy clothes _________ expense. That’s why she uses up her money quickly.
A．regardless of
B．less than
C．owing to
D．but for
7、She accused the press photographers of ________ her privacy.
A.challenging B.violating C.abusing D.confirming
8、The landlady prefers to have women in the apartment rather than men. She thinks women take______ care of things!
A. well B. good C. better D. best
9、 cloning human embryos is not legal in many countries, some scientists are already pushing ahead with research in order to produce a cloned human baby.
A. As B. If
C. Unless D. While
10、The conference over，the manager soon left the meeting room.
A. was B. to be
C. be D. being
11、The climate here is quite pleasant, the temperature rarely, ____, reaching 30℃ in summer.
A.if not B.if any C.if so D.if ever
12、It’s such a difficult problem _______ nobody can work out.
A.as B.that C.which D.so that
13、My father doesn’t mean to sign any agreement without ________ his lawyer.
A．discussing
B．advising
C．deciding
D．consulting
14、Great changes________since new China________in 1949.
A．have taken place; founded
B．have been taken place; was founded
C．took place; founded
D．have taken place; was founded
15、As is known to us all, ________, the situation will get worse.
A．not if dealt carefully with
B．if not dealt carefully with
C．if dealt not carefully with
D．not if carefully dealt with
16、Talent Show winner and singer Essay Wang (王啸坤) recently began a concert tour of the country by bus, in an _________ to cut carbon emissions.
A.attempt B.barrier C.challenge D.demand
17、－What's your father's attitude to your new job?
－I ______ ideas with him up to now. However, he always lets me make up my mind.
A.won't exchange B.didn't exchange C.don't exchange D.haven't exchanged
18、—Shall we go swimming or skiing this weekend?
—Either is OK. ________.
A．It’s up to you
B．My pleasure
C．Never mind
D．I can’t agree more
19、— Do you think I'm a good surfer?
— Of course! I____ you earlier. You made it look so easy, graceful even.
A. am watching B. was watching
C. have watched D. had watched
20、Our company suffered a continuous loss due to poor management. Hopefully the new director is able to ______ our failing business.
A.take over B.keep down C.turn around D.set aside
21、Planning a visit to the UK? Here we help you with ways to cut your costs.
AVOID BIG EVENTS
Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (21 Oct.) cost £169.15 at Booking. com. A week later, the same room cost £118.15.
If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you’re looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as Whatsonwhen.com, which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.
STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION
It traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the convenience at the start of your holiday.
Don’t be too choosy(挑剔的) about the part of town you stay in. If you book two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge’s Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday, 24 September was £95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was £75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just f£62.95.
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF
Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost so much, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative, consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city center buildings. A great example is the historic O’Neill Flat on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, available for £420 for five days in late September, with rooms for four adults.
GET ON A BIKE
London’s “Boris bikes” have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programs that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.
Among the smaller cities with their own programs are Newcastle (casual members pay around £1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or £5 per day).
【1】How much did a traveler pay for a standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on October 29?
A．£75.75.
B．£95.95.
C．£118.15.
D．£169. 15.
【2】Where is the historic O’Neill Flat located?
A．Newcastle.
B．London.
C．Cardiff.
D．Edinburgh.
【3】What is one of the reasons why you are advised to rent a bike according to the text?
A．There are often traffic jams.
B．It is completely free to make use of a bike.
C．You can travel around the city as you like.
D．You can do exercise and build up your body.
22、A tender woman, or an independent one, which one would you prefer? Arecent research shows that most people would choose the latter.
This type of woman is called a nühanzi (“tough woman”). Experts believe these characteristics have social and psychological roots among young femalesin China. Su Hao’s friends all call her a tough woman, because she can finish tough tasks usually carried out by men. For example, she carries 10-litre water to her dormitory on the 5th floor. “I depend on no one but myself,” she says.
According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily, tough women have become rather common in society. Of the 21,265 respondents, 78.5 percent said they are familiar with a tough woman. About 50 percent said they like women with tough characteristics, while less than 29 percent expressed the opposite view.
Why are tough women gaining popularity? Shen Meng, a psychological consultant, believes the fierce competition in society is contributing to this trend. “Women are often in a disadvantaged position compared to men,” Shen says. “In order to survive, they have to be independent, strong and tough.” Liu
Xiao lin, professor of psychology at Wuhan Mental Health Center, believes tough women are brought up this way. They are often on close relationship with their fathers, who teach their daughters to be brave and decisive,” he says. As a result, these women are more likely to be psychologically healthy and more tolerant to stress, according to Liu.
Though Liu believes that this is a good trend, Hu Shenzhi, a psychologist at the Guangdong Sunflower Counseling Center, says the popularity of tough woman indicates an unclear line between gender identities, which can lead to relationship problems. “Some women with characteristics that differ from the traditional female image may have a difficult time finding Mr Right,” he says.“Even if they get married, their manly characteristics might cause family conflicts.
【1】Which of the followings does NOT belong to the characteristics of a tough woman?
A. She is soft and tender to others.
B. She is independent of others in daily life.
C. She is more tolerant to stress.
D. She can solve problems usually for men.
【2】How many respondents like tough women?
A. about 16,700. B. 21,265.
C. about 6,200 D. about 10,600.
【3】Why are there more tough women nowadays?
A. Because tough women are more lovely.
B. Because of the fierce competition in society.
C. Because more women want to be independent.
D. Because girls often love fathers more.
【4】What problems may tough women have in their life?
A. It’s difficult for them to be friends.
B. They often suffer gender confusion.
C. They may have difficulty with marriage.
D. They have different characteristics form traditional female images.
23、
Einstein was not only the outstanding scientist of the 20th century, but also a gifted and enthusiastic musician. He once said that had he not been a scientist, he would have been a musician. “Life without playing music is unthinkable for me，” he said. “I live my daydreams in music. I get most joy in life out of music.”
Einstein’s mother, Pauline, was a talented pianist who brought music to life in the family home. Einstein began to learn the violin at the age of 6. However, he worked hard until discovering the joys of Mozart’s sonatas (奏鸣曲) at the age of 13. From that point on, although he had no further lessons, his violin remained his companion (伴侣)．
When Einstein moved to Aarau in Switzerland in 1895 to complete his schooling, he seemed to have devoted a good deal of his time to music. Just before his 17th birthday Einstein played at a music examination in the school. The examiner reported that “a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of one of the Beethoven sonatas”. In addition to his great skill in playing the violin, he also played the piano and, in particular, loved to improvise (即兴创作)．
In later life, Einstein’s reputation as a physicist often led to invitations to perform at benefit concerts, which he generally accepted happily. At one such event, a critic — not knowing Einstein’s real reputation as a physicist — wrote, “Einstein plays excellently. However, his worldwide reputation is undeserved. There are many violinists who are just as good.”
Probably the summary of Einstein the violinist that comes nearest to the mark comes from his friend Janos Plesch, who wrote, “There are many musicians with much better skills, but none, I believe, who ever played with more sincerity or deeper feeling.”
【1】We learn from Paragraph 1 that Einstein ________.
A．had a great love for music
B．enjoyed daydreaming in music
C．had stopped playing music for a while
D．preferred to be a musician rather than a scientist
【2】After discovering the joys of Mozart’s sonatas, Einstein ________.
A．began to create his own music
B．spent a lot of time playing his violin
C．started learning the piano by himself
D．moved to Switzerland to learn the violin
【3】What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A．Einstein did excellently in the examination.
B．Einstein’s life in Aarau affected his musical taste.
C．Einstein’s performance disappointed the examiner.
D．Einstein practiced the Beethoven sonatas for his birthday.
【4】By mentioning the critic’s words, the author probably wants to show ________.
A．Einstein didn’t live up to his reputation
B．Einstein was also an outstanding violinist
C．Einstein played better than professional violinists
D．Einstein wished there would be more benefit concerts
24、 In the past, most people would just throw away their worn-out appliances (家用电器)，but due to the many environmental issues that this has caused over the years, it is highly suggested to consider recycling or other ways.
Donate Your Appliances to an Organization
The first thing that most people think about when they hear about donating is giving old things to a charity or an organization. However, you should ensure that your appliances still work. Not only do you put repair costs on the charity, but you are also using the organization as a way to get rid of your junk.
Find a New Owner
There are many people that could greatly benefit from y our used appliances, including new couples, students, poverty-stricken families, and many others. Similar to donating to a charity, it is important to ensure that your appliances are in good working order, and if they are not, you can put up an ad definitely stating that you are giving away the broken appliances for free.
Contact a Recycling Company
Before you do recycle your old items, there are several things that you should be aware of. First of all, you need to know about how refrigerator freezers, and air conditioners are recycled, as often these must be covered. According to your city, you may be required to take off the doors of your appliances to protect children or animals from getting trapped inside and getting hurt.
Donate Your Appliances as Scrap (废品) Metal
If your old appliances are completely broken, it might be best to just give them away as scrap metal. Fortunately, there are many different organizations and companies that need as much metal as they can get. Additionally, you won't have to do any of the scrapping or tearing apart by your-selves, as professionals take care and effort in removing harmful elements.
【1】What's the similarity between the first two ways?
A.The appliances are given away for free.
B.The appliances should be better in good condition.
C.The appliances will be sent to organizations.
D.The harmful parts of appliances must be got rid of.
【2】If we want to recycle our old appliances, what should we consider?
A.What kind of appliances can be recycled.
B.Who can really benefit much from them.
C.Whether they will cause some danger or harm.
D.Which is the most suitable recycling company.
【3】What can you do if you want to donate your completely broken appliances?
A.Tear them apart on your own.
B.Give them to companies that need metal.
C.Remove the harmful elements of them yourself.
D.Make sure companies that want the metal pay the delivery fee.
25、Each spring, I conduct a unit on careers with my students. In the past, I asked my students to write down their areas of ____, and then I made a mass call on Facebook for guest speakers. Typically, I got about five people who could come and ____ with my students, but I also heard ____ from more than fifty people who would have loved to come but lived too far away.
It was always such a pity to ____ the chance to host someone who carried out a career in a field that interested a student of mine because of ____. Therefore, a year ago I ____ to try and solve the problem and Skype was the ____. I created a Skype account (账号), and we ____ six of my friends who have careers in ____ areas.
It became clear that while the discussions that ____ the ins and outs of daily career tasks indeed interested my classes, the most inspiring aspects of the interviews had to do with the speakers’ ____ to their present jobs. I saw my students ____ when they heard about the real-life twists and turns (迂回曲折) these adults made on the way to making their futures. Soon more and more students asked to ____ the interviews.
What had begun as an attempt to ____ real-life professionals into the classroom suddenly had all kinds of possibilities. Why not record these videos and create a video library for all students to ____ when their curiosity took hold? All of the work involved was ____ it when I saw my most disengaged (闲散的) students ask questions about areas I had no idea they were interested in.
Students are ____ for adults other than their teachers and parents to ____ their varieties of life paths. The ____ of Skyping and networking also led to some amazing ____ contacts in town.
【1】A. research B. fortune C. expertise D. interest
【2】A. study B. speak C. agree D. deal
【3】A. back B. hard C. little D. abroad
【4】A. have B. improve C. lose D. ignore
【5】A. health B. knowledge C. money D. distance
【6】A. decided B. continued C. deserved D. stopped
【7】A. answer B. level C. reason D. pattern
【8】A. challenged B. interviewed C. visited D. interrupted
【9】A. creative B. average C. various D. technical
【10】A. depended on B. drew on C. carried on D. centred on
【11】A. solutions B. freedoms C. journeys D. objections
【12】A. turn up B. light up C. stay up D. break up
【13】A. give B. attend C. hold D. get
【14】A. fool B. lead C. force D. bring
【15】A. wander B. explain C. access D. manage
【16】A. within B. unlike C. worth D. beyond
【17】A. grateful B. hungry C. ready D. sorry
【18】A. offer B. discuss C. add D. show
【19】A. act B. figure C. set D. sign
【20】A. daily B. physical C. new D. psychological
26、假如你是高二年级的李明, 你发现部分同学每次遇到重要考试, 都会出现一些焦虑症状。请你用英语写一封信,向学校英文报编辑反映该问题。信的内容应包括下列要点:
焦虑症状: 头晕、乏力、睡眠不好、食欲不振等。
建议: 调整心态 准备充分。
1.考前制定好合适的复习计划。
2.考试期间正常作息。
3.睡前洗热水澡、喝热牛奶等有助于睡眠等其他建议。
注意:
1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.要准确使用语法和词汇，使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思。
3.词数100个左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇 头晕-dizzy(adj.) 食欲-appetite (n.)
Dear editor,
I’m Li Ming of Senior Two. I’m writing to tell you about some symptoms of anxiety among us students before exams.
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Yours,
Li Ming