1、Base your research on ____ evidence, or its conclusions will be doubtful.
A.fierce B.severe C.solid D.potential
2、You can use a large plastic bottle, _____ cut off, as a pot to grow young plants in．
A．the top is
B．the top of which
C．whose top
D．with its top
3、When it comes to speaking in public, no one can ______ him.
A．fit
B．suit
C．match
D．compare
4、His speech ________a story so that we could be interested in it.
A．put up
B．rang a bell
C．started with
D．in exchange for
5、The final is also extremely important for the home team as they seek to ______ the humiliating defeat a month ago at the hands of their long-time rivals.
A.revenge B.repay C.avenge D.reverse
6、No sooner _____ on the TV than I heard the news that Mr. Obama had been elected President of the USA one more.
A. I turned B. did I turn
C. I had turned D. had I turned
7、It is widely believed that China has been into a more prosperous and advanced country in the last century.
A. transformed B. transferred
C. shifted D. transmitted
8、We all live with a certain degree of stress in our lives, but there is a point ________ it becomes unmanageable, ________ physical and mental illness.
A．where; causing
B．that; to cause
C．that; causing
D．where; to cause
9、He insisted that he _____ from heart trouble, but I didn't think so.
A. should suffer B. has suffered
C. suffers D. was suffering
10、---- Can I sit in the front row?
----Yes, you can take ________ seat you like.
A. whatever B. what
C. whichever D. which
11、—It will clear up tomorrow. Shall we go out for a picnic?
—________ I'll meet you at the school gate tomorrow morning.
A．It's up to you.
B．That's settled.
C．Have you got that?
D．Forget it
12、The teacher didn’t know who __ for the broken window because it happened while he was out.
A. is to be blamed B. to be blamed
C. blamed D. to blame
13、The class will _______on some important matters.
A. debate B. argue C. discuss D. talk
14、It was the boy that ____________ for what the boy had done.
A. were to blame B. were to be blamed
C. was to blame D. was to be blamed
15、Tell her that she can keep the book until she ________.
A．has finished reading
B．finishes to read
C．will finish reading
D．has finished to read
16、These comments are not directly________ to the inquiry about safety standards.
A. controversial B. accessible
C. appropriate D. relevant
17、—Is it difficult for you to understand this passage?
—Yes, ________ there aren’t any new words in it.
A．because
B．but
C．so
D．though
18、－Are you excited now?
－Of course. This is the first time that I ______ in such a beautiful garden city.
A．travel
B．will travel
C．would travel
D．have travelled
19、(2016·北京)I love the weekend, because I _________ get up early on Saturdays and Sundays.
A．needn’t
B．mustn’t
C．wouldn’t
D．shouldn’t
20、The film, The Battle at Lake Changing(《长津湖》), ________directors are Chen kaige, Xuke and Lin Chaoxian, led the Chinese mainland box office when it was on.
A．which
B．that
C．whose
D．when
21、When it comes to perfect views, it really does take a village. Searching for the most camera-ready communities on the planet, we found four villages that fit the bill. Spend a few minutes there and you will realize that “quaint (古色古香的)” and “charming (有魅力的)” aren’t just adjectives; they are a way of life.
Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia
The village seems to disappear into the sky and the blue horizon. All the houses are painted white, the skies are clear, and the backdrop includes the Bay of Tunis which is only in a deeper shade of blue. It’s not surprising that the atmosphere here is a bit random, and it is also home to plenty of lively cafes and art galleries.
Wengen in Switzerland
Wonder how the world was before cars were invented? Wengen, a Switzerland’s village might just help you realize your dreams. Cars have been banned from this area for close to 100 years. Imagine seeing woods all around you, snow peaked mountains, log cabins and locals who have kept their Swiss culture undamaged.
Eze in France
France’s most attractive village is Eze. Seemingly frozen in time, Eze has managed to keep its old-world charm. It is the perfect melting pot of cultures because of its closeness to Nice, and today the village enjoys its rich heritage. The architecture here is so special that Walt Disney frequented this village for inspiration.
Bibury in England
Bibury was described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England—known for its watercolor views. The 17th-century stone cottages and a still-working 1902 farm are some of the ancient village’s must-sees.
【1】Which is not allowed to do for tourists in Wengen?
A．Traveling around by car.
B．Viewing woods everywhere.
C．Leaning about Swiss culture.
D．Appreciating snowy mountains.
【2】Which village did Walt Disney often visit to get inspired?
A．Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia.
B．Wengen in Switzerland.
C．Eze in France.
D．Bibury in England.
【3】What do the four villages have in common?
A．Each has modern architecture.
B．They are all situated by the sea.
C．They have beautiful stone cottages.
D．Each owns ancient but amazing scenery.
22、Bars are very important in providing a place where people can meet and make friends. People who enjoy a drink in a local bar are happier and have more friends. They are more likely to be engaged in conversations in small community pubs, and social skills improve after a drink.
Professor Robin Dunbar of Oxford University said, “Friendship and communities are probably the two most important factors influencing our health and well-being. Making and maintaining friendships is something that has to be done in the real world. The digital world is simply no substitute(n.替代物). Given the increasing tendency for our social life to be on the Internet rather than in real life, having relaxed, accessible places where people can meet old friends and make new ones becomes even more necessary.”
Tim Page, chief executive of CAMRA, said, “Bars offer a social environment to enjoy a drink with friends in a responsible community setting. The role of community bars in ensuring well-being cannot be overstated. For that reason, we all need to do what we can to ensure that everyone has a ‘local’ near to where they live or work.”
Bars have long been part of British society and have played a key role in British social life since the 16th century. Bars came to represent the heart and soul of a community, providing both a place of entertainment and an engine for community bonding. In a world before the arrival of the motor car, the bar provided a venue in which people could get friendships and a sense of community.
But the closing decades of the 20th century witnessed major changes in both the style of bars (for example, themed bars) and their numbers. As of 2015, the number of bars declines sharply, with bars continuing to close at an average rate of 29 a week.
【1】What does a regular(n.常客) at a local bar having more friends prove?
A. The benefits brought by pub cultures
B. The popularity of local bars in Britain.
C. The relation between friendships and bars
D. The importance of face-to-face communication.
【2】What does Robin think is the tendency for social life?
A. More people will go to bars.
B. People will maintain friendships
C. People will trust the digital world
D. People will communicate more online.
【3】Why does Tim Page value the role of local bars?
A. They contribute to people’s social happiness.
B. They are a place common people can afford.
C. They are a good place to spread cultural values.
D. They are accessible to people in the community.
【4】What can we infer about bars nowadays?
A. Themed bars have held the market
B. Some bars have a hard time surviving.
C. They become the heart of a community
D. Measures should be taken to save them.
23、 A robot navigates through the strawberries, detecting ripe ones, picking without bruising and placing them in its basket. It sounds futuristic but it is possible now thanks to Rubion, the picking robot for strawberries. This piece of Belgian innovation is not only an answer to the labor shortage in the agricultural industry, but also allows growers to increase the quality of its produce – which in the end benefits the consumer.
Demographic (人口结构的) and socio-economic numbers show that the labor shortage in the agricultural industry is a fact. But for Octinion the focus is clearly on adding quality. “Thanks to robotics, we have so many possibilities, much more than a human could ever do. Harvest prediction, picking according to market needs, simply picking when the berries are ripe instead of when workers are available – these are just a few examples of what is possible now for a grower,” says Tom Coen, CEO of the Octinion Technology Group. “The consumer will also notice the difference, as strawberries will be fresher and show less bruising.”
Introducing robots in an industry where almost everything gets done by hand is more of a revolution than an evolution. It calls for close cooperation with all stakeholders (利益相关者). Tom Coen: “not only have we been working together with growers and test centers across the world for the past couple of years, breeders have also been keen on being part of the technological developments. ”
In 2014 a team of Belgian engineers started the development of the robot. In the meanwhile, Octinion wasn’t the only company presenting a concept. Product Manager Laura Guillaume says it’s not a surprise that the company from Leuven is the first to actually present a commercial product: “by developing the robot from the beginning, we are able to make it practical in greenhouses or tunnels.” Octinion plans on launching harvesting robots for other crops in the upcoming years.
【1】What can we know about the robot?
A.It can help solve the problem of labor shortage.
B.It makes little difference to the quality of the fruits.
C.It is developed by a group of Belgian engineers independently.
D.It has been put into use around the globe.
【2】What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.The good news of the robotic picking.
B.The advantages of the robotic picking.
C.How the robotic picking works.
D.Different attitudes to the robotic picking.
【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.The robot was introduced to the market in 2014.
B.Octinion is the only company to put forward the idea of the robot.
C.The robot can be used in any situation.
D.Various harvesting robots are on the way.
【4】What can be the best title for the text?
A.How robots pick strawberries.
B.Fruits will be picked by Robots.
C.Strawberry-picking robots are presented.
D.A new robot was invented.
24、Prepare Yourself for a Better TOEFL Score
The TOEFL is the most widely used language assessment exam for American colleges or universities. Many foreign students worry about taking the TOEFL because it is essential to meet their goals. 【1】But a low test score will limit their choices for financial aid and admission to top schools. So how to prepare yourself for a better TOEFL score?
What will you focus on?
Plan when you will take the TOEFL. If possible, register to take the test, even if the date is several months from now. This will give you a good reason to study. Take a sample test online or from a test preparation book to find out where you need to improve the most. 【2】This will help you to plan your studies to develop the skills you need to get a better score.
【3】
The Educational Testing Service website has a free online course to help you prepare for the TOEFL. There are also sample preparation questions. Apart from answering those questions, try to surround yourself with English. Listen to stories on VOA's Learning English website. Watch movies where English is spoken. Read English-language newspapers to keep up with new words that relate to current events and technology.
When will you study?
【4】But if your practice test score is more than 20 points below your goal, you may need to improve your overall English ability, and that may take years. To get a good score, you need to set aside time to study, set goals, and measure your progress.
The real goal of the test is to measure how well a student can communicate in an English-speaking classroom.【5】
A.Do you do well in reading, but not so well in listening?
B.Good marks on the test will open many doors.
C.TOEFL score may be a necessity for a student to graduate from an American school.
D.How will you study?
E.Experts say that you should study for at least two months before taking the test.
F.Expose yourself to English on a daily basis and improvement is sure to follow.
G.Keep in touch with an American friend and learn more about the country.
25、This story happened when Gandhiji was practicing law in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. His office was three miles from his _______.
One day a colleague of his, Mr Polak, asked Gandhiji’s thirteen-year-old son, Manilal to fetch a book from the office. But Manilal _______ forgot till Mr Polak _______ him that evening. Gandhiji heard about it and _______ Manilal. He said, “Son, I know the night is dark and the way is long and lonely. You will have to _______ nearly six miles but you gave your _______ to Mr. Polak. You promised to fetch his book. Go and fetch it now.”
The family were _______ when they heard of Gandhiji’s _______. The punishment seemed too _______. Manilal was only a child, the night was dark and the way was lonely. He had only forgotten a book ________. It could be brought the next day. This was what they all felt, but no one had the ________ to say anything. They knew that once Gandhiji’s mind was made up, nobody could change it. At last Kalyan Bhai gathered up courage. “I’ll fetch the book,” he ________. Gandhiji was gentle but ________, “But the promise was made by Manilal.” “Very well, Manilal will go but let me go with him,” Kalyan Bhai pleaded (请求). Gandhiji agreed to this and Manilal ________ with Kalyan Bhai to fetch the book.
The kind and gentle Gandhiji could be firm as a rock at times. He saw that Manilal ________ his word and did as he had promised.
【1】
A．school
B．hotel
C．house
D．station
【2】
A．completely
B．exactly
C．hardly
D．gradually
【3】
A．scolded
B．reminded
C．invited
D．encouraged
【4】
A．came with
B．caught up
C．brought up
D．sent for
【5】
A．travel
B．walk
C．ride
D．swim
【6】
A．warning
B．order
C．word
D．sign
【7】
A．ashamed
B．upset
C．excited
D．eager
【8】
A．decision
B．explanation
C．cause
D．situation
【9】
A．gentle
B．reasonable
C．severe
D．suitable
【10】
A．right away
B．after all
C．as well
D．for ever
【11】
A．courage
B．interest
C．method
D．opportunity
【12】
A．shouted
B．offered
C．agreed
D．concluded
【13】
A．firm
B．honest
C．impolite
D．lucky
【14】
A．set off
B．set aside
C．set up
D．set down
【15】
A．broke
B．made
C．kept
D．carried
26、阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。
I was born in London, England, and lived there with my mother until I was about eight years old. To find a better life, she went to Chicago and left me with friends in London until she got settled enough to send for me.
Meanwhile, back in England, I was getting into trouble. I had always felt like an outsider, different from the other kids. They didn’t want to play with me. That made me mad, so I got into fights and ended up getting expelled (开除) for being a danger to the other kids at my school. The people I was staying with were upset with me and felt they couldn’t manage me. So, they sent me to a home for kids — kind of a boarding school. I felt alone and bored, the food was terrible, and I really missed my mother. Finally, she sent for me.
The weather was different, my school was different, the country was different, but some things were still the same—I was still getting into fights. Kids picked on me about my accent, the color of my skin, my grades or whatever. I was different, still left out. It didn’t matter; I hated getting picked on, and I let them know it — with my fists. All through grades seven and eight, I was sent to the principal’s office so often that he and I became friends. Instead of punishing me, he advised me that I should be better off using the energy I had in more positive ways and encouraged me to play football and basketball after school. He also suggested that I check out boxing — maybe I could learn to use my fists in a meaningful way instead of being on the destructive path I seemed to be headed for.
注意：
1.续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
One day, I happened to go in a boxing gym downtown.
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From that day on, boxing became the sport that I liked the most.
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