1、--- Haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been ?
--- I went to Ningxia and _______ there for one year, teaching as a volunteer.
A. stayed B. stay
C. had stayed D. am staying
2、It’s no use ______ about it. You can’t do anything to change it.
A．worried
B．to worry
C．worrying
D．worry
3、We are not ready to go into production yet, for the new switch mechanism isn’t fully ______.
A．tried out B．tested out
C．worked out D．turned out
4、I saw a man shouting at a driver yesterday ________ car was blocking the street.
A．that
B．who
C．when
D．whose
5、My parents and I ________ to Shanghai for the winter camp this weekend. I’m looking forward to it.
A．fly
B．have flown
C．are flying
D．would fly
6、It is great honor for a country to host the Olympic Games. A great celebration was held in honor of the event.
A. a; a B. a; /
C. /; / D. /; the
7、A healthy diet and adequate physical exercises are the keys ______ a better life.
A.of having B.to have C.for having D.to having
8、I got there ______ late ______ I didn’t see him.
A．too; to
B．such; that
C．so; that
D．so; as
9、The head of the company promised to deal with matters of this sort ____ he returned to his office.
A. the moment B. while
C. by the time D. until
10、It took years of work________the industrial pollution and clear the water.
A．reducing
B．to reduce
C．reduced
D．reduce
11、So far，the death toll has climbed to over 2,000 from a destructive earthquake in China's Qinghai Province，with nearly 200 people still________.
A.missed B.lost C.disappeared D.missing
12、We’re ________ flying in the sky like a bird.
A．holding one’s breath
B．taking a chance
C．keeping one’s word
D．looking forward to
13、I was going to pay by cash when it suddenly occurred to me _________ I had left my purse at home.
A．whether
B．what
C．that
D．where
14、Deep reading is a process in which people critically think______ trying to catch the words on the page．
A. in addition to B. in favor of
C. in reply to D. in search of
15、Whenever I arrive home from study, I will first ______ my favorite DVD and then do my homework.
A. turn on B. lay down
C. open up D. put on
16、He is one of the experienced engineers in this factory ________ hard work was repaid with
the development of the factory.
A．where
B．that
C．which
D．whose
17、I have an appointment ________ Dr. Smith, but I need to change it.
A. to B. off
C. with D. from
18、We don’t permit _____ in the hospital, so you aren’t permitted _____ here, either.
A. to smoke; to smoke B. smoking; to smoke
C. smoking; smoking D. to smoke; smoking
19、—Do you still remember ______he was taken to the hospital?
—Yes, he was sent to the hospital in Mr Smith’s car.
A．how
B．why
C．when
D．what
20、The more seriously you take the job, ________progress you will make.
A．great
B．greater
C．the greater
D．the greatest
21、A series of massive thunder storms hit our area recently, causing flash flooding and knocking down tree branches and even trees. I had spent the afternoon picking up branches out of my yard and throwing them away. Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogs for their last walk of the day, the warnings came on my television and over my phone that another of these storms was heading our way.
I quickly took my dogs outside. Huge clouds were rolling in while thunder boomed over the hills. I knew that the stars were shining but I certainly couldn’t see them. The darkness seemed darker and scarier than usual because I knew what was on the way. That was when I saw it. The tiniest blink of light, up high, at the far end of the grassland behind my house. I smiled. The first of the fireflies had appeared for the summer at just the time I needed to see his light. Soon a few others were blinking their lights as well. It amazed me how far their light traveled in the darkness of the night and how they didn’t seem bothered at all by the approaching storm. I spent an extra few minutes watching my lightening bug friends and taking in their message of light before heading in to get ready for the storm. As I did, though, I noticed that the darkness no longer seemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced with joy.
Life does have its share of storms, some caused by nature and some caused by us. We can’t go through life being scared of them, however. Take a lesson from the fireflies then. Let your light shine. It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far it can be seen and how easily it can drive the dark away.
【1】What happened when the author was about to walk the dog?
A．His house was heavily damaged.
B．He was encouraged to pick up the branches.
C．He was broadcasting a bad weather warning.
D．Another big storm was broadcasted to be on its way.
【2】Which of the following can best describe the huge clouds?
A．Normal.
B．Frightening.
C．Pale.
D．High.
【3】Why did the author smile when he saw the tiniest blink of light?
A．There would be no storm at all.
B．He could then walk his dog easier.
C．He found great hope from the dark.
D．He wasn’t afraid of being lost then.
【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．We should always give off light when in trouble.
B．Small light in life won’t help much in our life.
C．Some great troubles won’t be easily dealt with.
D．We should avoid being disturbed by trouble.
22、 Sadly, bullying is really common. In a study of young people in the UK aged 12-20, half of them said they had been bullied.【1】They might lose interest in the activities they enjoy, avoid spending time with other people and not go to classes or school.
【2】Bullying can also be with words-saying or writing things that are not nice. Another type of bullying is social-embarrassing someone or telling other people not to be friends with them. Bullying involves an imbalance of power. Maybe one person has private information or is more popular, or maybe they are physically bigger and stronger.
Bullying usually involves more people than you think.【3】Sometimes other people help the bully or join in. Then there are the kids that support-they support the bullying by being an audience. They laugh or encourage the children who are bullying in other ways. Some children see what is happening and want to help. Others may comfort and defend the person being bullied.
Does your school do anything to prevent bullying? Why don’t you create a student anti-bullying group? This group can do many things. Let the head teacher know how well the school is doing with fighting bullying and give them advice.【4】Make posters and displays or take over the school’s social media for a week to send out anti-bullying messages.
Bullying is a social problem and it needs a solution from society. The next time you see someone being cruel to someone else, take a stand! Don’t laugh or ignore what’s happening-tell an adult as soon as possible and help everyone to realize that bullying is not OK.【5】
A.Choose an anti-bullying slogan for your school.
B.There are the people who bully and those who are bullied.
C.Bullying is not just physical, like hitting or kicking someone.
D.To stop bullying we need everyone to be brave and take a stand.
E.Bullying behaviors have the potential to happen more than once.
F.Power imbalances can change over time and in different situations.
G.People who are bullied are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
23、Overview of the recommended travel guides
◆Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum, cycling culture. Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre，which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers ，and coffee shops. The top museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.
◆Copenhagen Destination Guide
Like Amsterdam, Copenhagen is one of the world’s best cycling cities. To see the city with ease, rent a bike or take a small group tour to see the sights, including the Little Mermaid, the island Amager, and the community of Christiania. You can also take a canal boat tour to see the city from a unique perspective. There are some excellent museums to explore.
◆Bangkok Destination Guide
Travel in Bangkok is often described as a whirlwind(旋风)—It’s hot, crowded and full of unusual and exciting energy. This popular tourism destination is a city of extremes with grand temples, floating markets, romantic rooftop restaurants, and a wide range of accommodations to suit every budget.
Bangkok is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the East” because of is network of canals, so take a boat tour to scee sights like the Khmer wats and the riverside dwellings.
◆Azores Destination Guide
The Azores is a charming region of Portugal that’s made up of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Compared to many island destinations, the Azores aren’t touristy, noisy, or polluted. Instead, travelers can expect to discover untouched nature, and charming villages with rich cultural traditions. Nature lovers will be thrilled to discover all of the outdoor shot trips available to them in the Azores.
【1】Which of the following can visitors enjoy more natural beauty?
A. Amsterdam.
B. Azores.
C. Bangkok.
D. Copenhagen.
【2】What do you know about Bangkok?
A. It has pleasant weather.
B. Its buildings are similar to Venice.
C. Every visitor can find proper hotels.
D. Visitors can see sights only by boat.
【3】What do the four destinations have in common?
A. They have cycling culture.
B. They are very noisy places.
C. They have many famous museums.
D. They have convenient water transport.
24、 You’ve probably heard this before. In a society that praises productivity and business, it seems funny to talk about being bored as a good thing. We like being productive, but moments of boredom are actually good for our lives. Here are the reasons:
Boredom is necessary for creativity.
Often new ideas come to you when you let go of doing or thinking too much. It feels like they come out of nowhere, but they are actually born when you’ re bored or when you’re looking for something fresh. 【1】 It’s because they get bored so easily and, want to try something else.
Boredom can help you with your productivity.
The two aren’t exclusive, but they complement(补充)each other. They’re often like yin and yang if you will.【2】 Having one without the other could have a harmful influence on us.
Being bored encourages reflection.
【3】 It can also encourage you to think a lot about yourself, which will help you see where you’ re headed. It’s like taking a break from your actions and seeing them like an outsider.
【4】
Our brains need to cool down and take a break from everything. And what better way to do this is there than taking a break or going to sleep? Feeling bored can give you a better chance of getting a good night’s sleep. Waking up rested the next day will only increase your productivity. 【5】.
A.No wonder kids can be so creative.
B.Boredom can help you get some rest.
C.Boredom teaches you about time management.
D.You will feel like giving your boredom a big thanks.
E.People usually can’t sleep because their minds are too active.
F.Boredom can help you look within more and examine what’s in there.
G.Moments of activities require moments of slowing down and doing nothing.
25、Vast parts of Earth should be left wild
To avoid mass extinctions of plants and animals， governments should protect a third of the oceans and land by 2030 and half by 2050， with a focus on areas of high biodiversity． So say leading biologists in an editorial in the journal Science．
This isn't just about saving biodiverse areas， says Jonathan Baillie of the National Geographic Society，one of the authors． It is also about saving ourselves by protecting_____ natural systems， or ecosystems，and their benefits to us， known as ecosystem services． "We are learning that the large areas that remain are important for providing services for all life． The forests， for example， are_____ for absorbing and storing carbon，" says Baillie．
At present， just 3.6 per cent of the planet's oceans and 14.7 per cent of land is protected by law． At the 2010 Nagoya Conference of the Convention on Biological Diversity， governments agreed to protect 10 per cent of the oceans and 17 per cent of land by 2020．
But this isn't nearly enough， says Baillie． In the editorial， he and his coauthor， Ya﹣Ping Zhang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences， want governments to set much bigger_____ at the next major conference on biodiversity in 2020．
"We have to enormously_____ our ambition if we want to avoid an extinction crisis and if we want to maintain the ecosystem services that we_____ benefit from，" says Baillie． "The trends are in a_____direction， it's just we have to move much faster．"
It is hard to work out how much space is needed to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem_____， the pair say， because there is so much we don't know about life on Earth ﹣ like how many species there are．
_____， most estimates suggest that between 25 and 75 percent of high biodiversity regions or major ecosystems should be protected．Therefore，we， including governments，should be_____ when setting goals and strategies．
"There is no doubt that we need far more land and sea_____ for conserving and retaining nature，"says James Watson at the University of Queensland in Australia． "Targets like 50 per cent are in the right ball park when it comes to the minimal_____ of area needed to conserve biodiversity．"
But Watson and others stress that which areas get protected is even more important than the overall percentage． "The key thing is to protect the right areas，" says Jose Montoya of the Station for Theoretical and Experimental Ecology in Moulis， France． "If we_____ protect a proportion of the territory，governments will likely protect what's easy， and that's usually areas of_____ biodiversity and ecosystem service provision．"
In fact， a third of the 3.6 percent of land that is already meant to be protected is actually being_____，Watson's team reported last month． So only_____ areas to be protected isn't enough．
【1】
A．stricter
B．wider
C．safer
D．simpler
【2】
A．unique
B．sufficient
C．critical
D．fit
【3】
A．examples
B．values
C．awards
D．objectives
【4】
A．increase
B．achieve
C．lack
D．frustrate
【5】
A．barely
B．currently
C．roughly
D．thoroughly
【6】
A．opposite
B．fixed
C．complex
D．positive
【7】
A．approaches
B．management
C．benefits
D．degradation
【8】
A．Therefore
B．Furthermore
C．However
D．Otherwise
【9】
A．concerned
B．changeable
C．firm
D．cautious
【10】
A．deserted
B．secured
C．measured
D．distributed
【11】
A．damage
B．cost
C．amount
D．standard
【12】
A．completely
B．merely
C．virtually
D．desperately
【13】
A．mass
B．tropical
C．marine
D．low
【14】
A．exploited
B．expanded
C．restored
D．discovered
【15】
A．developing
B．covering
C．declaring
D．utilizing
26、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Peter来信询问你校正在开展的读书活动。请给他回信，内容包括：
1. 活动安排；
2. 你的表现；
3. 你的感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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