1、—How can I pay for the goods, by credit card or by cash?
—________, just as you please.
A. Any B. None
C. Neither D. Either
2、_______, his mother died, _______ the family even worse off
A. Unfortunately; left B. Unfortunately; leaving
C. Unfortunate; to leave D. Unfortunate; leaving
3、When I was in Egypt, I once met a kind-hearted couple who let me _____ with them and really helped me out.
A. to stay B. stays
C. stayed D. stay
4、Tom was a lazy boy. I often caught him _________ in class.
A．sleeping
B．slept
C．to sleep
D．sleep
5、The job position in the advertisement requires that the applicant ______ at least 8 years of working experience.
A. had B. have
C. will have D. has
6、Tired from his work, the father seemed to be in no ______ to look at my school report.
A．mood
B．attitude
C．feeling
D．mind
7、________ the fierce competition in finding a good job in big cities, many fresh graduates are still trying their fortune in big cities like Guangzhou City.
A．Regardless of
B．Apart from
C．Instead of
D．Because of
8、The policeman warned the man________ after drinking.
A．not to drive
B．to drive
C．driving
9、Intelligence, perseverance and confidence are ________ make a good scientist.
A．that
B．what
C．which
D．where
10、 Could it be in the restaurant in_______ you had dinner with me yesterday ________ you left behind your keys and wallet?
A. which；which B. which；that
C. that；where D. where；where
11、______ the deadline, the workers had to work overtime to get the job finished.
A．Giving B．Given C．Having given D．To give
12、All the students went to the fields to take care of the little trees, ________ great damage had been done by the heavy rain.
A. at which B. to which C. on which D. with which
13、Hey, you ________ at the computer all day. You should really take a break now.
A.have been sitting B.were sitting
C.did sit D.are sitting
14、 There is no denying the fact that as one grows older, one’s memory __________.
A. refuses B. declines C. decreases D. Falls
15、Mary worked here as a _______ secretary and ended up getting a full-time job with the company.
A.contradictory B.contemporary C.permanent D.temporary
16、Spelling Bee is a contest _____ competitors, usually children, are asked to spell as many words as possible.
A. which B. where C. what D. when
17、“ ________ I went through ups and downs in life，” Gordon said, “I never found the importance of being selfdisciplined as well as the significance of life.”
A. If B. Since
C. Until D. Unless
18、The recent discoveries at the Sanxingdui Ruins site further confirm the theory that the pits were used for sacrificial purposes ________ many of the items found had been smashed and burned before being buried.
A．unless
B．although
C．when
D．as
19、The increasing high housing price has become a serious problem among us young people, _______ the government hasn’t yet found a better solution to.
A. the one B. that C. one D. it
20、—Many students won’t take part in the after-school activities today.
— . We have so much homework to do!
A. So will I B. So do I C. Neither will I
21、A four-year-old boy discovers that compassion (同情) for the 1ess fortunate can produce amazing results. Our hero’ s origin story started this past February. Austin and his father, TJ Perine, went to the Firehouse Ministries, a local shelter that provides housing, food, and other services for homeless men. As they drove by the redbrick building, they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner. “Dad, they look sad,” Austin said. “Can we take them some food and make them smile?”
That day, Austin used his allowance to buy each man a Burger King sandwich and handed the food out himself. Seeing what their presence meant to the men at the ministry, Austin and TJ returned the next week. Austin again dipped into his piggy bank to buy sandwiches, which he banded out along with his new catchphrase, “Don’t forget to show love?”
After he returned every week for five weeks, word of Austin’s acts of kindness spread through social media and national news outlets. Burger King jumped aboard, agreeing to donate $1,000 a month for an entire year toward the cause. Soon, churches and shelters across the country began inviting Austin to come distribute food in other poverty-prone areas. Whereas before Austin and TJ could feed 25 to 50 people at a time, now, thanks to corporate and community support, they can feed 800 to 2,000 people at once.
Austin’s passion has now become his family’s calling. His mother Audrey established the Show Love Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness. She now serves as president, and TJ left his job to oversee public relations for the foundation full time. He’s in talks with the city of Birmingham to secure the redbrick building where it all started—Firehouse Ministries is moving- -as the site of their own shelter, which will offer medical and mental care as preventive steps against homelessness.
As for Austin, he continues to give out food, smiles, and his inspirational message of love. “It makes me feel like I’m saving the day.”
【1】What did Austin do with his pocket money?
A．Travel across the country.
B．Build a shelter for the poor.
C．Improve the life of his family.
D．Buy some food for the homeless.
【2】Why did the author mention Burger King in paragraph 3?
A．To make an advertisement for it.
B．To show the effect of Austin’s act.
C．To praise its kindness and support.
D．To seek its help for the less fortunate.
【3】What can we learn about the Show Love Foundation?
A．It is highly profitable.
B．It was set up by Austin.
C．It will provide health care.
D．It’s funded by the government.
【4】Which word can best describe Austin and his parents?
A．Warm-hearted.
B．Peace-loving.
C．Hard-working.
D．Quick-minded.
22、 Michael King had just taken out the money from the bank to cover a business debt he owed. For whatever reason, he was so careless that he accidentally left his wallet on the top of his car before starting the engine and heading home.
Meanwhile, Steve Harrison，who was heading in the opposite direction noticed something floating in the wind. Quickly realizing it was cash, he pulled over and caught it. He found King's wallet as well.
After pulling into a supermarket parking lot, Harrison counted the money — one hundred $100 bills and three singles for a total of $10,003. Though it might have been highly attractive to use the windfall, Harrison used his own money to pay for his shopping list.
Then Harrison tracked down King and returned his money and wallet.
“I never took seriously the idea of keeping it,” Harrison told the Times. “It's just simpler to do the right thing. Once I realized that there was an ID involved, I knew I would return the money.”
When the two arranged to meet, King couldn't afford to give Harrison a financial reward. Instead, he presented Harrison with a jar of homemade applesauce (苹果酱) — which he told Harrison was made with love and care by his family. And King isn't stopping there with his appreciation. Harrison has been promised home-smoked fish, homemade blackberry jam, and many more tasty treats in his future, which is a special form of currency that leaves a good taste in anyone's mouth.
【1】How did King lose his money?
A．It was stolen by a businessman.
B．He forgot to take it out of the bank.
C．Wind blew it out of his car by accident.
D．He left it on his car top out of carelessness.
【2】What does the underlined word “windfall” in the third paragraph probably mean?
A．Bank card.
B．Unexpected treasure.
C．Terrible weather.
D．Advanced machine.
【3】What did Harrison want to tell the Times?
A．He thought it was right to return the money.
B．The ID card was the only thing in the wallet.
C．He was not serious enough to find the owner.
D．He had wanted to keep the money for himself.
【4】What is people's attitude towards what King has done to Harrison?
A．Doubtful.
B．Unconcerned.
C．Disapproving.
D．Positive.
23、Are you looking for some movies? You’ve landed on the right place. Let’s take a look at the list I’ve collected.
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind is the story of John Nash, a mathematician who went on to win the Nobel Prize for his Game Theory. This movie brings his whole journey on screen—from his beginning to his downhill ride.
The first half is all about his rise to fame while the second half shows how he slowly falls into madness. After many years of fighting, he finally is victorious.
I.Q.
The story is about an auto mechanic who falls for Albert Einstein’s niece. The only problem is that she is engaged (已订婚的) to someone else. Fortunately, Einstein likes him. The young man pretends to be a physicist to run after her, but things don’t go as he has planned.
If A Beautiful Mind was a little too heavy for you, I.Q. would be the perfect fit. It’s a light drama that is funny and heartwarming for the most part.
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting is a touching tale of a troubled young man called Will Hunting who is gifted with a natural talent in mathematics.
However, he is struggling to find his identity. He can solve any math problem, but not the one he seems to be struggling within his life. His life seems to be getting only worse until one day he meets Sean, a therapist, who helps him find direction in life.
Creation
Creation is a story of a famous scientist, Charles Darwin, best known for his Theory of Evolution. This movie attempts to bring his struggling days into focus, the time when he was dealing with the loss of his daughter and was suffering from hallucinations (幻觉). At the same time, he was working on a book called On the Origins of Species, which he finally completed.
All in all, Creation is a great historical drama.
【1】If you are interested in a relaxing movie, which one can you see?
A．I.Q
B．Creation
C．A Beautiful Mind
D．Good Will Hunting
【2】Who are experts in mathematics?
A．Will Hunting and Sean.
B．John Nash and Will Hunting.
C．Charles Darwin and Sean.
D．John Nash and Charles Darwin.
【3】What’s the main purpose of the text?
A．To introduce movies.
B．To promote science.
C．To recommend actors.
D．To compare movies.
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【1】Who writes about Nia?
A．G.B.Jones.
B．Carrol Blessoe.
C．Edward A.Nieto.
D．E.L.James.
【2】What can we know about the book"An Insider's History of the Swingin' Medallions"?
A．It tells a story of adventure.
B．It's a romantic story.
C．It tells the story of some young musicians.
D．It's about Edward A.Nieto's struggling life.
【3】Which book with a paperback is in the lowest price?
A．Saving Nia.
B．The Mister.
C．An Insider’s History of the Swingin’ Medallions.
D．Road to Freedom-My Life and Journey from a 3rd World Country.
25、My father always loved gardening. Growing prize-winning vegetables was a serious matter for my father for another 20 years after his retirement.
Growing vegetables was a business for my dad. Dates when everything was planted were carefully _______. The type of seed used, the fertiliser and the weather were all documented.
Mum _______ a trip out for a holiday, but it was a thing of the past. “It’s too warm today,” Dad would say. “My vegetables will need a _______ every three hours.”
As one crop was _______, another was already planted, so caring for vegetables was a non-stop job. Beyond our wildest dream, Dad _______ the local Loxton show, where he could _______ his gardening skills. We all thought this was great and the _______ of eating free prize-winning vegetables was even better. Mum complained, “He is _______ in getting them ready.” However, soon she loved others’ remarks about how _______ she was to have all the produce.
Then came that fateful day. My dad’s 19 __________ went into the show with first prizes coming home. Then he stayed up to __________ his prize-winning vegetables, really gardening with interest. Rather than using any chemicals, Dad wandered, with insects caught, in case of a small hole on the vegetables. He then went rather quiet for weeks to the point where Mum was wondering what was in his mind. He finally __________, “This year I won’t enter the show. It’s fair to give others a(n) __________ to win.”
Of course, Dad kept gardening, just in a more __________ way, and both of my parents got to sleep all night and went on occasional __________. Our fridges were still being filled.
【1】
A．recorded
B．arranged
C．fixed
D．changed
【2】
A．complained about
B．set aside
C．brought out
D．longed for
【3】
A．shade
B．rest
C．meal
D．drink
【4】
A．sheltered
B．harvested
C．cooked
D．attached
【5】
A．discovered
B．updated
C．designed
D．celebrated
【6】
A．take up
B．comment on
C．show off
D．pick up
【7】
A．delight
B．feeling
C．trick
D．reward
【8】
A．occupied
B．involved
C．interested
D．stuck
【9】
A．different
B．enthusiastic
C．lucky
D．outstanding
【10】
A．performances
B．prizes
C．ideas
D．entries
【11】
A．pick
B．guard
C．plant
D．choose
【12】
A．announced
B．whispered
C．cheered
D．requested
【13】
A．voice
B．idea
C．right
D．chance
【14】
A．careful
B．skillful
C．relaxing
D．casual
【15】
A．parties
B．conversations
C．jobs
D．trips
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrate. Use your own words as far as possible.
How to Make the Most of Your Lunch Hour
Should you grab a bite at your desk or eat with your colleagues? That depends on what's on your agenda for the rest of the day.
Lunch hours are getting shorter and shorter, and even disappearing in some parts of today's working world. With fewer employees asked to accomplish more in a day, many Americans treat lunch not as a break but as just another task to squeeze into an already over-booked day. But do quick meals at the desk actually improve productivity leisurely meals?According to the latest study published in the journal PLOS ONE, they could help you to get more done.
The researchers only studied 32 employees, so the findings are debatable. But when they assigned one group to eat at their desks and another to dine with a colleague at a restaurant,they found that those who ate lunch together showed a decline in their performance on tests that measured concentration, memory and the ability catch errors and read emotions in facial expressions following lunch than before lunch. Both groups ate the same meals, but those who ate alone were only given 20 minutes to consume their food, while the paired participants were allowed one hour in the restaurant. Those who ate alone did not have as large a drop in their cognitive processing as those who ate in the restaurant.
What was responsible for the change? There were too many variables at play to determine which had the strongest influence on cognitive control — was it the companionship, or was it the music played in the restaurant and the meal served by wait staff, or was it the longer time to enjoy the meal?
Whichever factor was responsible, however, the group that took a restaurant lunch break came back more relaxed,say the authors, and that likely affected their cognitive sharpness.Sharing a meal outside the office with a friend appears to have calming effect, and while it reduces intellectual skills, it could foster social harmony and teamwork, which may be an important feature of some work tasks. But don't feel sorry for the lone lunchers. It turns out that since they were able to maintain their cognitive skills following the meal, they might be in a better position to think creatively for projects that require more innovative solutions or approaches.
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