1、Although repetition helps memory, psychologists doubt ________ it helps long-term memory.
A.why B.how C.whether D.what
2、—I bought the dress for only fifty yuan at the sales.
—Really ? It was a real ________. How I wish I would have such a good chance!
A．goal
B．bargain
C．exchange
D．business
3、Just as Oprah Winfrey puts it,_____thankful for what you have and you’ll end up having more.
A. be
B. being
C. to be
D. having been
4、There is a good social life in the village, and I wish I _______ a second chance to become more involved.
A.had B.will have
C.would have D.have had
5、We would hesitate to pull over to the side of the road ________ a stranger in a car wave us down.
A. should B. were C. if D. if only
6、Do you think ________ true that ________is hard work that leads to success?
A．it; it
B．it; what
C．that; it
D．what; which
7、There is a new problem____the popularity of private cars that road conditions need ____.
A.involve at; to be improve B.involved in; to be improved
C.involving in; improving D.involving at; improving
8、At 4:00 next Friday, I _______TV in my room.
A. am watching B. will be watching
C. will have watched D. will been watched
9、LinaBell, the Disney’s new pink fox character________recently to Duffy & Friends toyline at Shanghai Disneyland, has gone viral among Chinese consumers, with netizens________its meet-and-greets videos in Disney resort.
A．was introduced … spread
B．introduced … spreading
C．having been introduced … spreading
D．introducing … to spread
10、As natural resources become rare, choices have to be made and priorities to be set.
A．originally
B．directly
C．increasingly
D．physically
11、—Where is Class ?
—It's on the floor.
A.Six; third B.Sixth; third C.Six; three D.Sixth; three
12、Enjoy yourselves in a multicultural evening, _____ local guests bring unique food and drink.
A．where
B．when
C．which
D．that
13、—I’m afraid I can’t find the key to the car.
—________ I’ll wait for you. We have enough time.
A．Hurry up.
B．All right.
C．It is up to you.
D．Hold your horses.
14、He sent me an e-mail , _______to get further information.
A．hoped B hoping
B．to hope
C．hope
15、The Great Wall is so good a place ________ many foreign people come to visit ________ it has become well known all over the world.
A．as；as
B．that；that
C．as；that
D．that；as
16、Though the girl hasn’t lost ________ heart to him，he hasn’t lost ________ heart.
A．her；/ B．the；his
C．/；his D．her；the
17、Nowadays, companies are ________ interested to employ people who speak two or more European languages.
A．vividly
B．fortunately
C．narrowly
D．particularly
18、Do you still remember the days ________ we spent together in school?
A．that
B．when
C．on which
D．where
19、It doesn’t matter ________ your home is in a noisy downtown or in the remote countryside.
A．if
B．whether
C．when
D．which
20、In 2001, she was awarded the Prince of Asturias Prize in Literature, one of Spain’s most important distinctions, for her brilliant works ________ freedom and Third World causes.
A．in celebration of B．in face of
C．in memory of D．in defense of
21、David Rockefeller, the world’s oldest billionaire, died at the age of 101 because of heart failure at his home in Pocantico Hills, New York. As a banker, philanthropist and presidential adviser, Rockefeller was worth $3.3 billion at the time of his death.
The heir to the renowned Rockefeller fortune, borne out of his grandfather’s founding of the Standard Oil Company, was the 604th richest person in the world when he died. A graduate of Harvard University, Rockefeller spent 35 years working for Chase Manhattan Bank and was known for his philanthropy. Throughout his life, he donated more than $2 billion of his fortune to various institutions. David Rockefeller arrived at the National Arts Awards in New York City.
“No individual has contributed more to the commercial and people’s life of New York City over a longer period of time than David Rockefeller,” former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement. During my time in City Hall, he was always there for the city when we called. ” At various times, Rockefeller donated $100 million to Harvard, $225 million to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and $100 million to the Museum of Modern Art. Other people of his generosity included the Council on Foreign Relations, the Americas Society/Council of the Americas and the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture.
Rockefeller also served as an adviser to many presidents, including George H. W. Bush. “Barbara and I were deeply sad to hear that our wonderful friend David Rockefeller, had passed from this good earth. So many knew him as one of the most generous philanthropists — and brightest Points of Light — whose care and commitment to the widest range of worthy made countless lives touched and lifted,” he said. “We send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his children and family.’’
【1】The last sentence in Paragraph 2 is to show Rockefeller was ________.
A．ambitious
B．successful
C．devoted
D．determined
【2】What can we infer from Michael Bloomberg’s statement?
A．Rockefeller was the world’s oldest millionaire.
B．Rockefeller was the world’s richest millionaire.
C．Rockefeller tried his best to contribute to his city.
D．Rockefeller was the most influential to his city.
【3】How much did Rockefeller donate to his old school?
A．$100 million.
B．$100 billion.
C．$225 million.
D．$3.3 billion.
【4】Which aspect of Rockefellers life does the last paragraph describe?
A．His identity as a banker.
B．His identity as a grandfather.
C．His identity as a philanthropist.
D．His identity as a presidential adviser.
22、Cape Town, the second-biggest city in South Africa, is now in danger. 【1】 From June to July, the city may have no water for homes and businesses, according to Quartz.
How can a city run out of water? 【2】
Water covers about 70 percent of Earth’s surface. But most of that is seawater. Freshwater is what we use to drink, take showers and cook food. Less than 1 percent of the planet’s water is fresh and accessible (可利用的).
Usually, freshwater comes from rivers and lakes. But the amount of accessible water changes over time. People build reservoirs (水库) to help store water so that they always have enough water to use. 【3】 When rivers are dry, reservoirs release water back into them.
Underground water is another source of freshwater. For example, water from wells is a kind of underground water.
The ocean can also give us water. 【4】 This can be expensive, so it is not very common in poor countries.
Cape Town’s water problem is due to population growth and a record drought, National Geographic reported. 【5】 Each person is using less than 100 liters of water a day, according to Xinhua News Agency. The government in Cape Town is trying to find a way to use ocean water to help solve the problem.
A．During rainy times, the reservoir stores water from rivers.
B．People are still wasting water every day.
C．The city is running out of water.
D．Now, people in this city are trying to save water.
E．Collecting rainwater is another important way to save water.
F．To answer this question, we need to take a look at where our water comes from.
G．But we need to get rid of its salt before we can use it.
23、 The city of Lviv, as I have seen it in winter greatly reminded me of several famous cities o£ Central and Eastern Europe that I have been to, such as Prague and Saint Petersburg. At the same time, it has many features that make this western Ukrainian （乌克兰）city unique. Lviv is rather small, though rich with historical heritages； as a result, you cannot make a single step without running into the next attraction.
The historical center, if it had no places of interest, could be crossed in no time；however you will need at least four days to gel a rough picture of it. But let me tell you everything in order.
The first thing that caught my eye was the architecture Perhaps, for those who have traveled across Europe it could seem less unique, but I was astonished? though I am a brat-up traveler. The reason for my surprise is that Lviv’s houses breathe with time：the city isn't, so restored as Prague, for instance, but accurate. So, while walking the streets you will repeatedly catch yourself imagining you got into the 17th century somehow；many regular buildings in Lviv are at least 2-3 centuries old.
Besides architecture which I will review in detail a bit later, I must mention two other phenomena that caught my attention in Lviv: the number of themed cafes and restaurants? and extremely polite and friendly people. As for the café they can be safely considered a landmark of the city；looking back, I can tell you that you can hardly find two cafes in Lviv that would be at least remotely similar to each other. During my first day, I visited the well-known "House of Legends where each floor and each dining hall is restricted to their own themes.
The atmosphere inside was relaxing, though there were lots of tourists like me, dropping in to take a picture. My advice：if you want to enjoy a beautiful cityscape, climb to the roof of this restaurant at sunset j sitting there with a glass of wine and watching the sun roll behind ancient roofs was an unforgettable experience for me,
People in Lviv are friendly；you can always count on help, even if you don’t know Ukrainian. The people I was talking to knew English quite well, knowledgeable enough to explain to me where I could go and what to see Many townsmen smiled without any obvious reason, though I arrived in Lviv the day before Christmas, so maybe this was the reason of the peoples’ uplifted mood.
【1】What is so special about the city of Lviv?
A.The historical centre is very large. B.The winter is extremely beautiful there.
C.The tourist sites are close to each other. D.The features of this city are typical in Ukraine.
【2】Why does the author feel astonished in paragraph 3?
A.Because the city is poorly restored.
B.Because the houses changes through time.
C.Because the architecture seems less unique in Lviv.
D.Because the buildings looked the same as centuries ago.
【3】Which one has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the text?
A.Exhausted B.Experienced C.Energetic D.Enthusiastic
【4】What caught the author's attention during his visit?
A.Tourists' interest in taking pictures.
B.People being excited about Christ mas,
C.Local people's willingness in offering guidance.
D.Ail cafes having different themes for each floor,
24、How to Make a Chinese Hot Pot
Eating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each other's company. 【1】
Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.
Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices.【2】. Choose any food that you enjoy. Some common choices for Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and so on. You can make your hot pot using the more traditional method of using the meats and seafood that are local to you. Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables. 【3】 Mushrooms of all kinds are also common to Chinese hot pot preparations.
【4】At home, a single hot pot would work well up to 4-8 people depending on the size of the pot. Make sure everyone is sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table. Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings. 【5】!
A．Finally, arrange the seating reasonably
B．Now comes the turn to enjoy your hot pot
C．It will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fully
D．Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at home
E．For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuan
F．Popular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomato
G．It usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cooking and eating in small parts
25、An Angel Among Us
The Christmas of 2001, my husband Bob and I had four children, Peter, Ann , Laura and little Matthew. When Santa visited us, Matthew ________ on Santa’s lap and anyone who had their picture taken with Santa also had their picture taken with little Matthew.
We never knew how ________ those photos with Santa. Five days later, little Matthew died in an accident. I learned the first year after a death is the ________, as there are many firsts to ________ without your loved one. When our first Christmas without Matthew ________, it was hard for me to get into the holiday ________. Bob and I could hardly face putting up the decorations or ________ for gifts.
On Christmas Eve, something extraordinary happened to ________ our spirits. We were just finishing ________ when we heard a knock on the door. When we ________it, no one was there. ________, on the front porch was a card and a ________. We opened the card and read that the gift-giver just wanted to help us come through a rough time by ________ us up with his or her name ________ , like a fairy.
In the gift bag was a cassette of Christmas music, which included our favorite songs, ________ “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” We put the cassette in our player and, song by song, the spirit of Christmas began to ________ our hearts.
Each year since then, as we decorate our Christmas tree we play the songs. We give ________ for our fairy who was, we finally ________, our very own Christmas ________ . We never did find out who it was, although we have our ________ . We actually prefer to keep it that way.
A．stood
B．sat
C．jumped
D．fell
A．beautiful
B．attractive
C．strange
D．precious
A．hardest
B．busiest
C．easiest
D．quickest
A．give up
B．build up
C．get through
D．break through
A．happened
B．approached
C．left
D．ended
A．habits
B．conditions
C．attitudes
D．spirits
A．shopping
B．waiting
C．exchanging
D．paying
A．lose
B．collect
C．raise
D．focus
A．dinner
B．party
C．lunch
D．work
A．saw
B．answered
C．found
D．entered
A．Therefore
B．Anyway
C．Otherwise
D．However
A．player
B．tree
C．gift
D．bag
A．cheering
B．bringing
C．calling
D．picking
A．famous
B．unknown
C．familiar
D．written
A．hopefully
B．thankfully
C．especially
D．generally
A．cool
B．warm
C．hurt
D．lift
A．beliefs
B．suggestions
C．chances
D．thanks
A．recognized
B．found
C．took
D．realized
A．angel
B．memory
C．happiness
D．wish
A．secret
B．challenge
C．guess
D．attention
26、美国高中生Mike将来北京参加冬令营活动，你家是他的接待家庭。请根据以下提示给Mike写信。
1.机场接机；
2.单独卧室, 可以上网；
3.陪同浏览北京。
注意：1. 词数不少于50.
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike,
My parents and I are so happy that you’re coming to stay with us next month.
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________________________________________________________________________________Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Yours,
Joe