1、They think it'll be easy but there is a surprise________.
A．in store
B．as well
C．over time
D．after all
2、What is bothering Obama is how to improve medical care to benefit people． __________, how to create health care system that helps people is his present-day trouble．
A. In other words B. On the other hand
C. On the contrary D. As a matter of fact
3、Anxiety about social status leads to high levels of stress, which ________ leads to health problems.
A.in turn B.in order C.in fact D.in short
4、 —Was ______ Bill, ______ played basketball very well, ______ helped the blind man cross the road?
—Yes, of course. He is always ready to help others.
A. it; who; that B. this; who; that
C. which; that; that D. it; that; who
5、The justices, though, may want to allow room for police to cite situations ________they are entitled to more flexibility.
A．when
B．that
C．why
D．where
6、With the development of society, our country is badly in ____ need of those with ___ better command of computer skills.
A. a; / B. /; a C. the; a D. /; the
7、It may take a while _____ you find a hobby that truly interests yourself, so
don’t give up.
A.that B.before C.unless D.since
8、Mary is in a difficult situation ________ we should help her.
A. where B. that
C. which D. whether
9、Go for a walk in the countryside, _______ you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
A．that
B．which
C．where
D．there
10、She didn’t feel like ____, so he suggested___ the day in the garden.
A. working; spending B. to work; to spend
C. working; to spend D. to work; spending
11、---- Why not buy this type of car，sir?
----- ________ the high price, I could have chosen one .
A. But for B. Besides C. Aside from D. Except for
12、________ confidence in yourself is the biggest difficulty ________ greater progress in your work.
A．Lacking of; in making
B．Lack of; to make
C．Lack of; in making
D．The lack of; to make
13、While working in the field, the two farmers ______ some old coins, which proved to be from an ancient tomb underground.
A.came about B.came around C.came across D.came out
14、The speech by the mayor of Shanghai before the final voting for EXPO 2010 is strongly impressed ___ my memory.
A．to
B．over
C．by
D．on
15、No matter where he is, he makes ______ a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.
A．it
B．this
C．that
D．what
16、He fought against the illness with courage and _______.
A．flood
B．visa
C．plate
D．determination
17、________ small, the company has about 1，000 buyers in over 30 countries.
A. As B. If
C．Although D．Once
18、Universities must stricter rules and conduct stricter reviews of submitted material to make enrollment procedures more effective.
A.complicate B.effective C.precise D.adopt
19、No visitor would think _________ surprising that the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A．that
B．it
C．this
D．what
20、________ the heavy snow, he was late for school.
A．As a result of
B．After all
C．Anyway
D．Otherwise
21、Does Fame Drive You Crazy?
Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world’s attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.
According to psychologist Christina Villareal, celebrities — famous people — worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villareal says, “they feel separated and alone.”
The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.
Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.
【1】It can be learned from the passage that stars today ________.
A．are often misunderstood by the public
B．can no longer have their privacy protected
C．spend too much on their public appearance
D．care little about how they have come into fame
【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A．Great heroes of the past were generally admired.
B．The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.
C．Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.
D．Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.
【3】What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?
A．Availability of modern media.
B．Lack of social recognition.
C．Lack of favorable chances.
D．Huge population of fans.
【4】What is the author’s attitude toward modern celebrity?
A．Sincere.
B．Doubtful.
C．Disapproving.
D．Sympathetic.
22、Many years ago, my dad was facing a serious heart condition. He was unable to do a steady job. He fell suddenly ill and had to be admitted to the hospital.
He wanted to do something to keep himself busy, so he decided to volunteer at the local children’s hospital. My dad loved kids. It was the perfect job for him. He ended up working with the seriously ill children. He would talk, play, and do arts with them.
One of his kids was a girl with a rare disease that paralyzed (瘫痪) her from the neck down. She couldn’t do anything, and she was very depressed. My dad decided to try to help her. He started visiting her in her room, bringing paints, brushes and paper. He stood the paper up, put the paintbrush in his mouth and began to paint. He didn’t use his hands at all. All the while he would tell her, “See, you can do anything you set your mind to.”At the end of the day, she began to paint using her mouth, and she and my dad became friends. Soon after, the little girl was sent home because the doctors felt there was nothing else they could do for her. My dad also left the children’s hospital for a little while because he became ill. Some time later after my dad had recovered and returned to work, in came the little girl who had been paralyzed and only this time she was walking. She ran straight over to my dad and hugged him really tight. She gave him a picture she had done using her hands. At the bottom it read: “Thank you for helping me walk.”
My dad would cry every time he told us this story and so would we. He would say sometimes love is more powerful than doctor, and my dad—who died just a few months after the little girl gave the picture—loved every single child in that hospital.
【1】The author’s father worked at the local hospital to_______________.
A．make his serious heart condition less serious
B．keep himself occupied and pleased
C．realize his childhood dream
D．earn money to pay for treatment
【2】How did the author’s father help the paralyzed little girl?
A．He helped her practice walking.
B．He visited her and made a toy for her.
C．He showed her she could still do things.
D．He painted special pictures for her.
【3】According to Paragraph 3, the paralyzed girl _______________.
A．eventually became a unique painter
B．was sent home and never seen again
C．gradually recovered and walked
D．sent the author’s dad a picture painted with her mouth
【4】What message does the passage mainly convey?
A．It’s better to give than to receive.
B．A sick person should not focus on his disease.
C．Volunteering is a worthwhile thing to do.
D．Love can sometimes bring great results.
23、Florence, Rome, Venice. Beautiful cities to be sure, not to mention some of the planet’s most visited travel destinations. Yet this popularity means that for many, Italy’s premier hotspots are too expensive and overcrowded to visit. If you want to enjoy a true taste of Italy without the tourists, read our list of secret Italian towns you need to visit.
Treviso, Veneto
Treviso is like a small Venice with fewer tourists and crowds. Its historical walled centre is dotted with medieval churches, cobblestone streets, red-brick palaces and tiny old canals that connect buildings, gardens and piazzas.
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
Bologna is one of the coolest towns in Italy. It is mostly frequented by students--Bologna is home to the oldest university in Europe and a whole lot of gastronomy fans, since it’s known to be the Italian food capital. Once you arrive, don’t forget to taste the delicacies of the area, such as lasagne, tortellini and, you guessed it, bolognese.
Castelluccio, Umbria
Castelluccio is the highest village in the Apennine Mountains at 1,452m (4,764ft) above sea level. It’s a charming village with lovely squares that offer amazing views over the mountains and fields that blossom with violets and red poppies. The best time of the year to visit Castelluccio is in spring--from late May to early June.
【1】Which town is regularly visited by students?
A．Treviso.
B．Bologna.
C．Alberobello.
D．Castelluccio.
【2】What can we learn from the town Castelluccio?
A．It offers charming natural views.
B．It is the highest village in Italy.
C．Its best visiting time is autumn.
D．It is highly expensive to visit.
【3】Who might be most interested in this text?
A．Those who are fond of travelling alone.
B．Those who have a true taste of large cities.
C．Students who want to be further educated.
D．Tourists who avoid being much crowded.
24、On the outside, 12-year-old Luna seems like a common kid. She loves to draw and read and her favorite subjects are science and social studies. It’s not until you get to know her that you learn Luna is anything but common.
Luna was born with heart disease and has undergone three open-heart operations. But she continues to pursue her interests in art and fashion. So when Luna was asked by the athletic shoe company Saucony to design a shoe for sale across the country, it was quite a surprise. “I got to use my art and creativity for something new that I’d never thought I’d be able to design.” Luna says.
Luna is one of six patients from Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) who have partnered with Saucony to design their own shoes for its Shoes with Soul campaign. “Rather than just make a donation, we wanted to give some of the kids an opportunity to share their stories and their talents with the world,” says Chris Mahoney, Saucony’s manager of design. “Specifically, we wanted to give some of the BCH kids an opportunity to share their stories and their talents with the world.”
Money from the shoe sales will benefit the BCH Cardiac Fitness Program, which encourages kids to find their own exercise programs tailored according to their heart condition. “We invite patients with heart disease to an exercise program where they train not only their bodies, but their minds to become fully fit and feel strong,” says Dr. Naomi Gauthier, doctor of the Cardiac Fitness Program.
“It feels really good to help people and it’s really something I can relate to,” says Lunar. “The advice I would give to someone like me is never give up. There are a lot of kids out there with your condition and you are not alone.”
【1】How did Lunar feel when she was asked to design shoes by Saucony?
A．Amazed.
B．Scared.
C．Doubtful.
D．Uninterested.
【2】Which of the following best describes Luna?
A．Gifted and determined.
B．Generous and serious.
C．Careful and helpful.
D．Creative and average.
【3】What is the purpose of the Shoes with Soul Campaign?
A．To sell Saucony’s new shoes.
B．To raise money for rebuilding BCH.
C．To show the talents of kids like Luna.
D．To collect money for Luna’s operation.
【4】What is the text mainly intended to do?
A．Tell us a story of a disabled girl.
B．Set a good example to the disabled.
C．Advertise Saucony’s new brand shoes.
D．Introduce an activity with kid patients.
25、 There came Bryan’s favorite game time. He sat back on the couch (沙发) and began to ________. As Bryan was playing, his mom walked through the room to see what he was doing. “Don’t let the video game turn you into a couch potato,” Mom said. Bryan didn’t reply and ________ his eyes on the flashing television screen. He gripped (抓) his controller tightly and pushed the buttons hard.
Soon, Bryan’s ________ began to hurt. He was having trouble moving his fingers. Bryan tried to stretch out his hand, ________ it felt like his fingers just wanted to curl back around the controller. Bryan ________ back into the couch. It was so comfortable that he felt like he was sinking deeper into the cushions (靠垫). He felt a little thirsty, but it would be too much trouble to get up and ________ the game. Then Bryan thought about ________ Mom had said. Was his body really becoming part of the couch? He tried to concentrate ________ his back and legs to feel where his body ended and the couch began, but he ________ feel much of anything at all.
Bryan looked down at his hands. They felt stiff (僵硬的) now, and it seemed like they were stuck around the controller. Bryan felt ________.Could he really be turning into a video game controller? Would he just disappear into the couch before supper? Suddenly, Bryan ________ the controller and made himself stand up. He stretched his arms up toward the ceiling and then reached his hands down to touch his toes. His body tingled (刺痛) as he moved.
A Bryan ran to the kitchen to tell his mom what had happened. “Well, at least we know that video games haven’t ________ your mind,” Mom said. She buckled (轻声地笑), but Bryan still felt very serious. “I think I’ll take a break from video games and go outside ________.” Bryan said. And that’s just what he did.
That day Bryan got a(n) ________. It’s wise to make playing video games a way of relaxation and keep a balance between video games and suitable exercise. Otherwise a man will end up with a couch potato, or even, a ________ of video games.
【1】A.eat B.watch C.play D.write
【2】A.moved B.left C.kept D.closed
【3】A.hand B.head C.eyes D.neck
【4】A.or B.so C.but D.until
【5】A.turned B.walked C.looked D.settled
【6】A.sell B.pause C.start D.run
【7】A.where B.which C.how D.what
【8】A.on B.with C.from D.to
【9】A.shouldn’t B.mustn’t C.wouldn’t D.couldn’t
【10】A.worried B.disappointed C.excited D.angry
【11】A.fixed B.observed C.designed D.dropped
【12】A.ruined B.opened C.relaxed D.read
【13】A.though B.too C.instead D.still
【14】A.desire B.lesson C.belief D.challenge
【15】A.suspect B.slave C.master D.loser
26、假定你是苏华，是一名交换生，暑期在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请你写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 能做的事情。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：
3. 结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：美术馆 gallery
Dear Sir,
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Yours,
Su Hua