1、—Shall we go out for a walk or go to the movie?
—______ They are both good ideas.
A．That’s all right.
B．It makes no difference to me.
C．Yes, I like them very much.
D．I’d prefer the former.
2、He had to take the medicine three times a day, so as to be _____ the pain in the leg.
A. far from B. away from C. apart from D. free from
3、Life isn’t always beautiful, ________ the struggles make you stronger and the changes make you wiser.
A. or B. so C. but D. for
4、Water is very _______ for those buried in the mine.
A．clear
B．controversial
C．common
D．critical
5、--- Mum, I didn’t gain a high mark in the first English test.
--- ________! Work harder and you’ll succeed.
A．Well done
B．My pleasure
C．Cheer up
D．No way
6、Rittenberg wanted to become ________ Chinese citizen, but after a talk with Zhou Enlai, he dropped ________ idea.
A. a; an B. a; the C. 不填; the D. the; the
7、It was in Beihai Park ______ they made a date for the first time ______ the old couple told us their love story.
A．that; that
B．where; when
C．that; when
D．where; that
8、Everyone in the department is expected to ________ the discussion about the plans of the next year.
A.attend B.join C.participate D.take part in
9、The person who is of the factory ill since last week.
A.in charge; has been B.in charge; has fallen
C.taking charge; was D.in charge; fell
10、John opened the door. There he had never seen before.
A. a girl did stand B. a girl stood
C. did a girl stand D. stood a girl
11、We should________our differences and discuss________we have in common.
A．put forward, where
B．put aside, what
C．put up, which
D．put on, how
12、New York, ________ I visited last year, is a nice old city.
A．that
B．which
C．when
D．in which
13、—Would you like to join us?
—________, for I have something important to attend to.
A．I will
B．I'd love to
C．I won't
D．I'm afraid not
14、Several species of giant tortoise _______ the Galapagos Islands.
A．are native to
B．are home to
C．date back to
D．compare with
15、Do you still remember the museum _____ we visited three months ago?
A. where B. when C. which D. what
16、According to some research, ___________the Internet can make us less creative
A.being addicted to B.being opposed to
C.being attached to D.being adjusted to
17、Protesters calling for a higher minimum wage gather on Tuesday in Miami, Florida, as part of __________ organizers called a “ day of action” nationwide to improve the salaries of fast food workers in the United states ______ are badly paid.
A. which; who B. what; that
C. what; how D. how; which
18、There has been some progress in saving _______ wildlife in China.
A. danger B. dangerous
C. endanger D. endangered
19、— The final examination is around the corner. I couldn't go out and play football with you.
— Come on. . All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
A.Be all ears B.It’s a piece of cake
C.Don’t be a wet blanket D.Don’t pull my leg
20、It is a great ______ to hear such beautiful music in the concert hall．
A．wealth B．pleasure
C．treat D．entertainment
21、Despite an advertisement campaign suggesting wall-to-wall special effects, “Bridge of Terabithia” is grounded in reality far more than in fantasy. Adapting Katherine Paterson’s award-winning novel, the screenwriters David Paterson and Jeff Stockwell have produced a thoughtful and extremely affecting story of a transformative friendship between two unusually gifted children. The result is a movie whose emotional depth could appeal more to adults than to their children.
Jess Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) is a sixth grader with four sisters, financially tensed parents and a talent for drawing. An introverted(内向的) kid who is regularly picked on by the school buses, Jess forms a bond with a new student named Leslie (Anna Sophia Robb), a free spirit whose parents, both writers, are fondly neglectful. An attraction between outsiders, their friendship feeds on her words and his pictures; together they create an imaginary kingdom in the woods behind their homes, a world they can control and where their minds can wander free.
Beautifully capturing a time when a bully in school can occur as large as a monster in a nightmare and the encouragement of a teacher can alter the course of a life, “Bridge to Terabithia” keeps the fantasy in the background to find magic in the everyday. Gabor Csupo directs this, his first feature, like someone close to the pain of being different, fascinated in tiny, perfect details.
With strong performances from all the leads, “Bridge to Terabithia” is able to handle adult topics with sensitivity. As the emotional landscape darkens, those who haven’t read the book may be surprised at the sorrow the filmmakers cause without ever resorting to horror or terror. In other words, your children may cry, but they won’t be traumatized so badly.
Consistently smart and delicate as a spider web, “Bridge to Terabithia” is the kind of children’s movie rarely seen nowadays. At a time when many public schools are being forced to cut music and art from the curriculum, the story’s insistence on the healing power of a cultivated imagination is both welcome and essential.
【1】The second paragraph indicates that Jess and Leslie ________.
A．lost their control over the imaginary kingdom.
B．looked down on their individual realities.
C．formed a good friendship despite their different talents.
D．wrote a book about a magical land called Terabithia.
【2】Which of the following words is most likely to replace “traumatized” (paragraph 4)?
A．criticized.
B．ignored.
C．delighted .
D．shocked.
【3】The two children most likely ________.
A．skipped school to play in the woods behind their campus.
B．created an imaginary world as an escape from reality.
C．disappointed their parents with their over-active imaginations.
D．won against the bullies at school with strong performances.
【4】Which of the following statements will the author most probably agree with?
A．The fantasy components of the movie were too over-done.
B．The movie is motional but not much too dramatic.
C．“Bridge to Terabithia” has a negative impact on public school education.
D．Children shouldn’t watch the film as they are too young to understand the topics.
22、
Modern robots are important to space exploration and are being used in different way for several important reasons.
【1】 Aside from the earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore. The air on most other planets is thin for humans, making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment. The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans. Plus, there would be radiation, bad weather, and a lack of gravity. 【2】 They can survive much longer under these conditions.
Robots are designed for collecting scientific data. 【3】 Important scientific projects from detecting minerals, analyzing ground samples, to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.
The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work. In order to successfully send humans into space, we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans, but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip. Moreover, robots have no problems working for hours on end. 【4】 Robots don't require food or water and they never need a bathroom break.
Over the past 30 years or so, there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space. 【5】 They have both been successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars' history.
A．Robots never complain.
B．Robots make great explorers.
C．This is because it is moving around the earth.
D．Robots have much less limitation in these areas.
E．Perhaps the most famous are Spirit and Opportunity.
F．They can process information much more efficiently.
G．There are some robots which are used to put the satellite back.
23、 China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. The three men—Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo—are to spend three months aboard the Tianhe module some 380km(236 miles) above the Earth.
It will be China’s longest crewed space mission and the first in nearly five years. On Thursday, their Shenzhou-12 spacecraft successfully took off on its Long March 2F rocket. Lift-off from the Jiuquan satellite launch centre in the Gobi desert was at 09:22 Beijing time(01:22 GMT).
The launch and following mission are another evidence of China9 s growing confidence and capability in the space science. In the past six months, the country has returned rock and soil samples to Earth from the surface of the Moon, and landed a six-wheeled robot on Mars-both highly complex.
What will the crew do in space? The primary goal for Commander Nie Haisheng and his team on the Shenzhou-12 mission is to bring the 22.5-tonne Tianhe space station into service. “I have a lot of expectations,” Mr. Nie said ahead of the launch. “We need to set up our new home in space and test a series of new technologies. So, the mission is tough and challenging. I believe with the three of us working closely together, doing thorough and accurate operations, we can overcome our challenges. We have the confidence to complete the mission.”
Tianhe space station was launched in April. It is the first and core part in what will eventually be a near 70-ton space station, including living quarters, science labs and even a high-tech telescope to view the universe. The various elements and staff will be launched in the next couple of years. The construction will be accompanied by regular goods deliveries, as well as Taikonauts, conducting spacewalks outside the space station to accomplish the task.
【1】According to the text, what can we know about China’s space mission?
A．The newly launched spacecraft is called Tianhe module.
B．China hasn’t sent people into space in nearly five years.
C．China has collected rock and soil samples from the Mars.
D．In the past six months China has done some simple space tasks.
【2】What can we infer from the Captain Nie’s words in the fourth paragraph?
A．They have completed the task successfully.
B．The mission in space is anything but complex.
C．Much work needs doing in the next three weeks.
D．Captain Nie is optimistic and hopeful about the task.
【3】What does the underline word “Taikonauts” mean in the last paragraph?
A．Precious goods.
B．Crew members.
C．Experiment devices.
D．Robotic arms.
【4】Which can be the best title for the passage?
A．Long Way to the Moon and the Mars
B．The Universe is Beautiful to Explore
C．China Launches the Crew to New Space Station
D．China Has Become the Major Power in Space Competition
24、阅读理解
Summer Holiday Fun 2015!
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits！Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember！The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday，and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
School holiday fun：Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music，compete in sports activities，or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club，Saxon Community Centre，Norman Road，Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday,12th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Call 01353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Through the Looking Glass—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th，August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm，performance 6:30 pm—8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult ￡10. Child ￡7. Family ￡20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Games：From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches，come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner！No need to book，just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday,19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above，each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost：￡ 7 per child.
For further information，call 01223 810080.
【1】If you are interested in cooking，you can go to ________.
A. Peterborough Museum B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club D. Farmland Museum
【2】You want to watch the new play with your parents，so it will cost you ________.
A. ￡ 7 B. ￡ 17
C. ￡ 27 D. ￡ 20
【3】Which of the following activities needs parents' being with children?
A. Playing farmland games.
B. Watching the new play.
C. Competing in sports activities.
D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.
25、When I was a teenager. I did a six-week summer learning program at a _________. It helped kids get a _________ of what college is like. We had classes in the morning and the evenings were _________ with fun activities. However, we did have a _________ in the afternoons. One afternoon, my friend Claude and I found an old basketball. We went to an outdoor basketball court for a game of one-on-one.
At the time, Claude was _________ than me. He was also better at basketball.I _________ fast in scores. But I still had confidence. So I drove hard to the basket, and I _________ it. The ball bounced off the rim (从篮框弹回), and I _________ to catch it. Just as I was about to catch it, I saw a (an) _________ above my face.
As Claude grabbed the ball, his elbow came down hard, right into my eye. I saw __________ everywhere. The __________ was terrible. Claude kept saying “__________” over and over. I laughed through the pain.
I __________ the next few weeks walking around with a __________ eye,but it was worth it. For years afterward, I got a laugh whenever I told this story and __________ about Claude’s elbows of Death.
In this life, we all get an elbow to the eye sometimes. Our plans __________. Things work __________ us. Our ups become __________. When this happens, it’s best to __________ it with laughter and forgiveness. In this way, you can turn your pain to joy and you can learn and __________.
【1】
A．center
B．college
C．community
D．company
【2】
A．taste
B．hold
C．voice
D．chance
【3】
A．covered
B．equipped
C．filled
D．impressed
【4】
A．break
B．class
C．discussion
D．meeting
【5】
A．cooler
B．thinner
C．quieter
D．taller
【6】
A．got angry
B．lost heart
C．fell behind
D．fell apart
【7】
A．hit
B．held
C．kicked
D．missed
【8】
A．jumped up
B．fell down
C．flew high
D．ran away
【9】
A．arm
B．elbow
C．finger
D．hand
【10】
A．tears
B．eyes
C．stars
D．moons
【11】
A．plan
B．pain
C．game
D．thought
【12】
A．OK
B．hello
C．thanks
D．sorry
【13】
A．wasted
B．spent
C．enjoyed
D．appreciated
【14】
A．dry
B．blind
C．black
D．sharp
【15】
A．joked
B．argued
C．cared
D．talked
【16】
A．succeed
B．fail
C．set
D．matter
【17】
A．for
B．with
C．over
D．against
【18】
A．rights
B．depths
C．sides
D．downs
【19】
A．face .
B．create
C．share
D．provide
【20】
A．play
B．start
C．grow
D．win
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Tickets, please," I heard, as I stared blankly out of the window at the passing darkness. I fumbled for my ticket and gave it to the guard when he approached. He stamped it, but then just stood there looking at me. I'd been crying, had red eyes and must have looked frightened.
“You okay?” he asked.
“Of course I'm okay,” I said. “And what's it got to do with you in any case?”
“You look awful,” he said. “Is there anything I can do?”
“You could get lost and mind your own business,” I said. “That'd be a big help.” I wasn't in the mood for talking.
He must have read the danger signals in my body language and tone of voice, but he sat down opposite me anyway and continued to engage me.
“If there's a problem, I'm here to help. That's what I'm paid for.”
Going through a mix of emotions at once: denial, anger, guilt, withdrawal, everything but acceptance, I was reaching a breaking point and he had placed himself in my line of fire. The only other thing I could think of to get rid of him was to tell him my story.
“Look, my mum's in hospital, dying, she won't survive the night... this train was going as far as Peterborough, but I would miss the connecting Leeds train by twenty minutes. I'm not sure how I'm going to get home. It's tonight or never, I won't get another chance, I'm a bit upset, I don't really feel like talking, I'd be grateful if you'd leave me alone. Okay?”
“Okay,” he said, finally getting up.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Ten minutes later, he was back again.
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Paragraph 2:
I was at my mother's side when she died in the early hours of the morning.
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