1、Her good health is chiefly due to proper diet and ________ exercise.
A．common
B．ordinary
C．regular
D．normal
2、Look! The kids are having much fun ______ kites in the park.
A. fly B. to fly C. flew D. flying
3、______we understand things has a lot to do with what we feel.
A. What B. How C. Why D. Which
4、Languages across the world are becoming extinct______ endangered mammals and four times endangered birds.
A. at twice the rate of B. as twice fast as
C. twice faster as D. twice at the rate of
5、The food in this restaurant can't ____ everyone, for different people have different tastes.
A.agree to B.agree on
C.agree with D.agree
6、He is such a person always helps others without claiming a reward, makes him popular in the community.
A. that; that B. that; which
C. which; which D. as; which
7、It’s terrible. My car break down just as we were going on our holiday.
A.might B.would C.could D.must
8、His report was so exciting that it was __ interrupted by applause (掌声).
A．constantly
B．constant
C．seldom
D．never
9、I'm sorry to inform you that you can't legally _______ the property until the contract is signed.
A.take possession of B.take the place of
C.take notice of D.take the position of
10、The discovery of gold in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortune____.
A.is made B.would make C.would be made D.had made
11、Was ________ that I saw last night at the corner?
A．that yourself
B．it you
C．you
D．not you
12、Customs and traditions are __________ to deal with, especially when they have been formed.
A. hardworking B. steep C. harmful D. tough
13、Everything ________into consideration，they ought to have another chance.
A. to take B. taken
C. to be taken D. taking
14、We tend to have a better memory for things that excite our senses or our emotions than for straight facts.
A. block off. B. appeal to
C. subscribe to D. come across
15、---What do you think of Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing for Juventus?
---His experience and range of skills will add a new________ to the team.
A. extension B. foundation
C. occupation D. dimension
16、Don’t turn off the computer before closing all programs you could have problems
A．or
B．and
C．but
D．so
17、The president ______ health system after he came into power.
A．was committed to reform
B．committed himself to reform
C．committed himself to reforming
D．was committing to reform
18、 If you ________ the medicine yesterday, you ________ well now.
A. took, might be B. had taken, might have been
C. had taken, might be D. took, might have been
19、The five young men______by the police last week are being questioned in connection with one of the attacks.
A.arrested B.to be arrested C.being arrested D.arresting
20、 You can find many beautiful _____ ______ ten miles from here.
A. scenery; along B. views; within
C. scenes; beneath D. spots; above
21、 Thirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction. I named him Cowboy.
Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care. I loved him beyond all reason.
I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks. I never let out about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful, registered horses.
When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping race.
One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.
The stinging memory of Becky’s smirks(得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.
All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.
My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.
As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!
I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it.
【1】The underlined expression “shown the gate” (paragraph 4) most probably means “_________”.
A.told how to enter the arena B.shown how to make the horse beautiful
C.removed from the competition early D.told to enter the timed-speed events
【2】Why was the writer NOT confident of beating Becky?
A.He had not practiced enough.
B.He was an inexperienced rider.
C.He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.
D.Becky and her horse performed well in their turn.
【3】What did the writer learn from his experience?
A.Life can sometimes be unfair.
B.A positive attitude will bring success.
C.Anything is possible if one tries hard enough.
D.One should not make judgments based on appearance.
【4】The best title for the story is ________.
A.A Run to Remember B.A Horse’s Tale
C.Neck and Neck D.A Difficult Age
22、To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client. He’s his “little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.
The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome, because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his fair share of challenges over the years.
As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won three times. “I know how it feels,” Callari said. “Society tells you that you can’t do this, you can’t do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t”.
The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callari’s job to keep him focused. “If Parker can do it, if he’s having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, “Why can’t I do that?” Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now.”
Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one who’s learning.
【1】Why was Callari asked to train Parker?
A．They shared the same interests.
B．Parker’s parents had faith in Callari.
C．Callari took place of his absent colleague.
D．Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.
【2】What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?
A．He was good at sports.
B．He was out of condition.
C．He was looked down upon by everyone.
D．He was influenced deeply by his brother.
【3】What attitude does Callari have to Parker?
A．Grateful.
B．Sympathetic.
C．Cautious.
D．Critical.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．An inspiring story of a disabled boy.
B．high schooler suffering lots of failure.
C．The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.
D．Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.
23、The Best American National Parks to Visit for Christmas
The Christmas season can be stressful if you spend every moment cleaning, cooking, and hosting guests. Or the holidays can be a joyful celebration of beauty and peace if you plan an escape to one of America’s splendid national parks.
Yellowstone National Park
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Yellow stone, the country’s first national park, is your top choice. Your family can enjoy a quiet and private getaway（假日休闲地）at Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins. Sit by the fire with hot cocoa and look out at the vast wilderness all around you. Also you can photograph a bison and other wildlife on a winter photo safari.
Rocky Mountain National Park
If you really want to get away from it all over the holidays, plan a trip to a park less traveled in the winter. Rocky Mountain National Park is quiet and uncrowded, but the wildlife is still active. Seeing a moose（麋鹿）in its natural habitat is an experience you won’t forget. Sledding and skiing are also exciting possibilities.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park offers a fun holiday experience for families. Families can get on the Polar Express that runs from Arizona to the South Rim of the park through early January and enjoy a pleasant ride complete with hot chocolate and cookies. When you reach the “North Pole”, Santa Claus is waiting with a gift for each child. It’s the best way for your kids to enjoy the magic of Christmas.
Virgin Islands National Park
If snow isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Virgin Islands National Park is perfect for you to escape winter. With white sandy beaches, clear blue water, and more than 800 subtropical plants, you will feel like you traveled outside the U.S. to a tropical area. Cinnamon Bay is a major spot for Christmastime visitors looking for water sports like sailing, diving, and snorkeling（浮潜）.
【1】In which park can you both see animals and go skiing?
A．Yellow stone National Park.
B．Rocky Mountain National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.
D．Virgin Islands National Park.
【2】Who would favor the Grand Canyon National Park?
A．Art lovers.
B．Explorers.
C．Outdoor photographers.
D．Families with children.
【3】What makes the Virgin Islands National Park special?
A．Various water sports.
B．Beautiful train rides.
C．The quiet environment.
D．The snow-covered landscape.
24、My aunt Cindy has her own cake shop. She can make nice cakes for special occasions, such as weddings. I spent a week last summer helping her in the shop. Making a nice cake is harder than I thought it would be.
I practised for hours in Aunt Cindy’s shop. I made little colored dots (圆点) on a piece of wax paper (蜡纸). Unluckily, I could not get the dots to be the same shape or size.
I decided to take a break from making the dots, so I helped move cakes. However, that was not easy for me, either. I dropped a cake when trying to take it out of the freezer (冰箱) by myself. Luckily one of Aunt Cindy’s assistants was there. He saved the cake from hitting the floor.
It takes a whole team to make a huge cake. That’s one of the most important things I learned. Each person on the team has to be great at his or her job. Aunt Cindy designs the cakes on paper, Larry does the mixing and baking, and assistants carve and put frosting on the cakes. Aunt Cindy and Larry do most of the decorating while the assistants help make small parts like flowers and figures. Building a big cake is like playing a team sport. If one person doesn’t do his or her job well, the whole team pays for that.
Even though I was not much help to my aunt, I’m glad I spent the week in Aunt Cindy’s shop. Designing cakes takes more than just baking skills. It takes art and painting skills too. Now when I see a really nice cake, I don’t think of eating it first. Instead, I look at it and wonder how many hours it took to make.
【1】Why did the writer take a break from putting colored dots on wax paper?
A．Because Aunt Cindy did not want her to make any more dots.
B．Because Aunt Cindy wanted her to help somewhere else.
C．Because she practised for hours and could make one perfectly.
D．Because she could not make the dots good enough for a cake.
【2】Who designs the cakes on paper?
A．Aunt Cindy.
B．Larry.
C．Assistants
D．The writer.
【3】Why was the writer glad to have spent a week in her aunt’s shop?
A．She learned how to make a nice cake.
B．She learned how to make good dots on wax paper.
C．She learned the importance of teamwork.
D．She learned art and painting skills.
25、 These surfers have been recognized as heroes after they came to the rescue of two drowning swimmers last month.
Adrian York and his friends had already been ________ some waves at Trinidad State Beach for several hours when they decided to take a break. As they were resting in the ________ waters, however, they began hearing cries for _________
Since it had been a particularly ________ evening, the 15- and 16-year-old boys had to look through the mist to locate the source of the yelling. They then ________ two swimmers who were ________ in the ocean with their ________ barely held above water 100 feet away.
The surfers --- two of whom had been through ________ training - knew that the swimmers did not have a long time before they fell ________ to hypothermia （体温过低）,so they ________ jumped into action. While York quickly headed back to ________ to call 911, the other three swam quickly to the swimmers and helped them onto their boards.
The ________ said that the swimmers were two brothers who had not been wearing the appropriate swimwear for such cold waters. They had been playing in the surf when they were suddenly ________ by a strong wave -- and since the beach had been so foggy, the brothers, parents had not been able to spot them in the mist.
Though it had been difficult to calm the ________ brothers and get them onto the surfboards -- particularly because one of the brothers reportedly weighed an estimated 250 pounds --the group was ________ able to get everyone safely to shore.
A．recording
B．fleeing
C．catching
D．watching
A．fresh
B．cold
C．dirty
D．deep
A．help
B．comfort
C．freedom
D．justice
A．romantic
B．quiet
C．long
D．foggy
A．hugged
B．greeted
C．inspected
D．spotted
A．searching
B．diving
C．struggling
D．exploring
A．eyes
B．heads
C．hands
D．arms
A．military
B．physical
C．lifeguard
D．education
A．agent
B．sailor
C．judge
D．victim
A．suddenly
B．immediately
C．temporarily
D．regularly
A．shore
B．home
C．ships
D．hospitals
A．policemen
B．parents
C．trainers
D．surfers
A．set down
B．carried away
C．picked up
D．ruled out
A．impatient
B．uncomfortable
C．panicked
D．embarrassed
A．eventually
B．gradually
C．frequently
D．naturally
26、假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom今年暑假想来山东旅游。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件描述山东的三大名胜(孔子故里、泰山、趵突泉)并发出邀请。
注意：词数100个左右。
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