1、It was a pity that he was________ in the selection process for the director of the admissions office. He had been hoping for the position for a long time.
A．sliced off
B．passed over
C．settled down
D．crowded around
2、—I have seen so little of Mike .Is he away on business?
—Oh,no.He just leaves for his office early and comes back very .
A. later;lately B. later;later
C. lately;late D. late;lately
3、—What is the price of petrol these days？
—Oh, it sharply since last month.
A. is raised B. has risen
C. has been risen D. is increased
4、---Currently it is difficult to find a good job in the fierce job-hunting market．
---_____．But highly-qualified graduates are always in great demand．
A. I hope so B. That’s all right
C. No kidding D. That sounds reasonable
5、______the civil servants want a pay increase, they will have got promoted as well.
A. Not do only B. Do not only
C. Only not do D. Not only do
6、The moment the people of China heard that Beijing, and Zhangjiakou in Hebei province had won the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, they ___________ cheers.
A. burst in B. burst to
C. burst into D. burst out
7、——So Jack failed to be admitted by his dream university and is feeling quite depressed these days.
——It serves him right. I ____him more than once to take his study seriously.
A．reminded
B．have reminded
C．have been reminding
D．had reminded
8、With the world changing fast, we have something new _____ with all by ourselves every day.
A. deal B. dealt
C. to deal D. dealing
9、From time to time I look at the photo as a reminder to show respect to all animals. It is _____ we who are the visitors to their world.
A.of all B.at all C.in all D.after all
10、Sun Yat-sen ___ the first Republic in China in 1911 after he fought for the Chinese people for many years.
A. found B. founded C. had founded D. founding
11、—Could I keep the novel for a couple of days?
—________! Anyhow I’m too busy to spare time to read it at the moment.
A．Come on
B．Go ahead
C．Take care of it
D．No way
12、Close your eyes and picture the future, ________ you've made your dreams come true.
A．which
B．what
C．that
D．where
13、Do you think that bridge ______ 2,000 meters long? It doesn’t appear ______ long.
A. measures; so B. is measured; so
C. is measured; such D. measures; much
14、Peter can be really difficult at times ________ he’s a nice person in general.
A．even if
B．as though
C．as if
D．if only
15、More students than ever before are taking a gap year or longer before going to university. It is ________ in length.
A．automatic
B．generous
C．flexible
D．ordinary
16、We should realize the fact that when you graduate from university, you are still not prepared for the possible situations ________ we may face in the working world.
A. where B. when
C. what D. that
17、The order came ________ the soldiers ________ the small village the next morning.
that; had to leave
that; should leave
/; must leave
When; should leave
18、The front part of the bus was destroyed and nine people_______were killed________the spot.
A.aboard；on B.on board；in C.abroad；on D.on the board；in
19、The father went to the bookstore to a reference book for his son.
A. choose B. elect
C. appoint D. select
20、The manager was ________ to see many new products ________ after great effort.
A.satisfying; developing B.satisfied; developing
C.satisfactory; development D.satisfied; developed
21、
The Collections of Chinese Ancient Cultural Relics Abroad: Volume Victoria and Albert Museum has just been published, the fruit of ten years' efforts by Chinese experts.
The book is the first of an upcoming series that centers on ancient cultural heritage(文化遗产) collections in different museums around the world. The book details 195 out of 18,000 items now in the Victoria and Albert Museum in England.
More than 1.64 million ancient Chinese artifacts have been transported out of China because of different reasons such as wars and smuggling(走私) since the mid 19th century. More than 200 museums in 47 countries hold such collections, according to a report from UNESCO.
"The information we now have about these pieces is still very patchy(不全面的)," said Lu Zhangshen, curator(馆长) of the National Museum of China. "In order to have a clearer picture about these items, National Museum of China decided to start the Chinese Ancient Cultural Relics Abroad book project in 2005. But after we began, we found it really difficult to collect information for every piece from each museum. That’s why the first volume took us ten years."
"The pieces in the book include 102 porcelains(瓷器), 31 bronzes(铜器), 22 lacquer(漆器), 10 enamel vessels(搪瓷器皿) and so on," Liu Mingqian from Victoria and Albert Museum said.
According to the National Museum of China, the volume of the Japanese museum Sen-oku Hakuko Kan is coming out soon and the museum will seek more cooperation from museums worldwide to accelerate(加速) the project.
【1】Which of the following best describes Lu Zhangshen’s attitudes towards the Chinese Ancient Cultural Relics Abroad book project?
A. worthwhile but expensive
B. reasonable but worthless
C. meaningless but hard
D. meaningful but difficult
【2】Which of the following statements is NOT True According to the text?
A. So far, Volumes Victoria, Albert Museum and the Japanese museum have been published.
B. A great many ancient Chinese artifacts have been distributed(分散) worldwide due mainly to wars and smuggling.
C. It is nearly ten years since the Chinese Ancient Cultural Relics Abroad book project was set up.
D. At present, collecting information for every piece from each museum is to some degree tough.
【3】The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. compare and evaluate
B. inform and explain
C. argue and discuss
D. examine and explain
22、Easy Fixes for Common Computer Problems
An almost limitless number of things can go wrong with a computer. 【1】 But before you get professional help, run through these simple measures to see if you can get the problems fixed yourself.
Run a thorough virus scan. All kinds of computer crashes and slowdowns can be caused by viruses and other malware (恶意软件). Fire up your virusscanning-software, start the deepest and most thorough scan available, and leave it to do its work. 【2】
Update your software. Many computer problems are caused by outdated and un-patched (未打补丁的) software. 【3】 Fortunately, many updates now occur automatically.
Cut down on the bloat (臃肿). You might think that leaving older, unused programs on your hard drive is pretty harmless, but as more and more applications mount up, the amount of free storage space can quickly become limited. If your computer is running low on disk space, it can lead to a number of problems. 【4】 Generally speaking, the less bloated your system is, the fewer problems you’ll run into.
【5】 It can wipe out troublesome programs erase many viruses and types of malware, reset your Internet connection settings and generally give you a blank sheet. You’ll want to make sure that you have all your data backed up before starting the reinstallation process. By setting your system back to square one, you’re theoretically wiping away whatever is causing the issue you’re having, though there’s no guarantee that it’ll work
A．Test your Wi-Fi connection.
B．So remove unneeded apps and files.
C．Reinstall (重新安装) the operating system.
D．It seems impossible to know how to deal with them.
E．The detective work isn’t as difficult as you might think.
F．If threats are found, your anti-virus program will kill them.
G．After applying all the updates, your problems might be solved.
23、Would you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook from scratch? Have you been doing Internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can’t you be bothered to do?
A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of adults are so idle that they’d catch the lift rather than climb two flights of stairs.
Just over 2，000 people were quizzed by independent researchers at Nuffield Health, Britain’s largest health charity. The results were startling.
About one in six people surveyed said if their remote control was broken, they would continue watching the same channel rather than get up.
More than one third of those questioned said they would not run to catch a bus. Worryingly, of the 654 respondents with children, 64% said they were often too tired to play with them.
This led the report to conclude that it’s no wonder that one in six children in the UK are classified as obese before they start school. Dr Sarah Dauncey, medical director of Nuffield Health, said, “People need to get fitter, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of their families, friends and evidently their pets too. If we don’t start to take control of this problem, a whole generation will become too unfit to perform even the simple tasks.”
And Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, was shamed as the most indolent city in the UK, with 75% surveyed admitting they do not get enough exercise, followed closely by Birmingham and Southampton, both with 67%.
The results pose serious challenges for the National Health Service, where obesityrelated illnesses such as heart disease and cancer have been on a steady increase for the past 40 years and are costing billions of pounds every year.
【1】What do lazy British people probably choose to do?
A. Go to stores. B. Catch the lift.
C. Cook from scratch. D. Climb flights of stairs.
【2】How many people surveyed don’t play with children because of tiredness?
A. About 419. B. About 333.
C. About 654. D. About 1280.
【3】What is the potential result of more and more people, including children, getting obese?
A. People will not get enough exercise.
B. People will not have enough money.
C. People will not be able to do the easy job.
D. People will not cure themselves of heart disease.
【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the finding of the study?
A. Indifferent. B. Doubtful.
C. Negative. D. Supportive.
24、Top Sites to See in New York
Central Park
For more than 150 years, visitors have come to Central Park’s 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. You can visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities and to learn how to help Central Park.
Telephone: 212-310-6600
Location: 59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY10022
Open Hours: 06: 00-23:00
The National 9/11 Memorial Museum
The national 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a place of remembrance honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The 9/11 Memorial Museum displays Monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, sympathy and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 attacks and the consequence. It also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance.
Telephone: 212-312-8800
Location: 180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007
Open Hours: 09: 00-20: 00
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
At New York City’s most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover and connect.
Telephone: 212-535-7710
Location: 1000 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198
Open Hours: 10: 00-17: 30
【1】How can you get more information about the activities in Central Park?
A．By calling the park.
B．By visiting its website.
C．By consulting the staff.
D．By writing to the manager.
【2】Where can you go if you’re interested in art?
A．59th to 110th Street.
B．180 Greenwich St.
C．World Trade Center.
D．1000 5th Avenue.
【3】Where can you probably find the text?
A．An official report.
B．A popular magazine.
C．A tourist brochure.
D．A product handbook.
25、Face adversity(逆境)with a smile
I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles to my company, but unfortunately there is a big hill on my way. He replied, “You mean _______. ”He explained that I should be thankful for the extra exercise that the hill provided.
My _______ to the hill has now changed. I used to _______ as I approached it, but now I think that this hill will exercise my heart and lungs and it will help me to _______ and get fit. This hill is my friend. Finally, I have a smile of _______ as I reach the top of the hill.
Problems are there to be faced and _______. We cannot achieve anything with a(n)_______ life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. She wrote, “Characters cannot be _______ in ease and quiet. Only through _______ of trials and sufferings can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. ”
One of the main ________ of success in life is our attitude towards adversity. At times we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. ________ we cannot choose the adversity, we can choose our attitude towards it.
Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs amputated(截肢)following a flying accident. He was ________ to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aces (擅长……的人). He was a(n)________ to others during the war. He said, “Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that. That's nonsense. ________ your mind, and you'll never use crutches(拐杖)or a stick，then have a go at everything. Go to school, join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them ________ you that things are too difficult or impossible. ”
【1】
A．slowly
B．fortunately
C．carefully
D．quickly
【2】
A．attitude
B．access
C．entrance
D．affection
【3】
A．climb
B．confuse
C．comment
D．complain
【4】
A．put on weight
B．gain weight
C．lose weight
D．take my weight
【5】
A．satisfaction
B．devotion
C．decoration
D．caution
【6】
A．understood
B．clarified
C．defeated
D．overcome
【7】
A．tough
B．difficult
C．easy
D．reasonable
【8】
A．founded
B．produced
C．constructed
D．developed
【9】
A．happiness
B．experiences
C．difficulties
D．pressures
【10】
A．emphases
B．conflicts
C．factors
D．powers
【11】
A．While
B．As
C．Because
D．If
【12】
A．devoted
B．determined
C．commanded
D．forced
【13】
A．appreciation
B．qualification
C．inspiration
D．destination
【14】
A．Open up
B．Make up
C．Come to
D．Come into
【15】
A．advise
B．attempt
C．request
D．persuade
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。
When Edith heard there was a competition to invent a brand-new machine, she longed to enter. Her idol (偶像), the famous inventor Mathew, was going to be the judge! Edith planned and worked on her invention every day after school. Finally, a huge light-up music box was finished—just in time for the competition. She was sure it would win first prize. Everyone would certainly be amazed when the lights shone and the music began to play.
However, when Edith slowly turned the handle (手柄), nothing happened. The machine needed more power.
Edith turned the handle faster, but no matter how quickly she went, she couldn’t get more than a flash from the lights. There was no way this would win and she had run out of time to fix it.
On the competition night, Edith went to the town hall with a heavy heart. She set up her music machine, feeling like a failure.
Mathew burst through the doors on his bike, whose pedals (脚踏板) gave off light. Everyone cheered excitedly. He got off the bike and walked around the rooms to see the inventions on show. Edith was nervous as he came over. “Can you tell me about your machine?” he asked. “It is a music machine that lights up.” Edith said in a low voice. Mathew clapped happily. “Amazing! Show me how it works.”
Edith turned the handle faster than she’d ever managed before. Terrible slow music started and the lights flashed on and off. Someone nearby laughed. Edith’s cheeks turned red. “Don’t worry.” Mathew smiled, “All my inventions went wrong when I was younger. You mustn’t give up.” Hiding behind the machine, Edith couldn’t wait for the competition to end.
The judging had almost finished when suddenly the lights of the hall went out. No one could get the lights to work and the competition couldn’t carry on. Edith thought for a moment. If only she were stronger, she could have turned the handle of her machine faster and lit up the room. In the dark, Edith could just see Mathew climbing onto his bike, with his pedals glimmering (发出微光).
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 100 左右；
2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
“Don’t go!” Edith shouted, “I know how to light up the room!”
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Paragraph 2:
Everyone jumped with joy as light and music from the machine filled the room.
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