1、We were heatedly arguing about the financial matter _______the telephone rang unexpectedly.
A.while B.as C.as soon as D.when
2、Bob asked several people to come to his home for dinner last night, two of ______ were his classmates.
A．that
B．them
C．whom
D．which
3、By the time the course ends, we ______ a lot about each other.
A．will learn
B．have learned
C．had learned
D．will have learned
4、When the whole area was ______ by the flood, the government sent food there by helicopter.
A.cut away B.cut down C.cut up D.cut off
5、Mary is interested ________ playing football.
A．for
B．with
C．to
D．in
6、Everyone had an application form in his hand, but no one had an idea which office room ____.
A. to send it B. to have it sent
C. to send to D. to send it to
7、The civil war broke out in Libya, ______ to the instability of the international oil price．
A. to contribute B. contributed
C. having contributed D. contributing
8、 Cloning humans has been _____ in the science world for many years and it is likely to continue .
A. ridiculous B. contemporary
C. controversial D. contradictory
9、She has great pressure at work recently and that may ________ her abnormal behavior.
A.account for B.call for C.stand for D.exchange for
10、Finally, the horse got ____, for actually no one there had experience of calming animals.
A.out of date B.out of place C.out of order D.out of hand
11、—A new bridge is reported ________ across the river in your hometown.
—Yes, and it brings us great convenience.
A. to be building B. to be built
C. to have built D. to have been built
12、I’m tired out. I__________all afternoon and I don’t seem to have finished anything.
A．shopped
B．have shopped
C．had shopped
D．have been shopping
13、With the plane in ten minutes, all the passengers on board were asked to turn off their mobile phones.
A. taken off B. taking off
C. to take off D. would take off
14、Generally speaking, it’s very hot in summer in my hometown, but at times it ______ be cool.
A．need
B．must
C．can
D．should
15、He has been preparing for the conference since last week ________ he will deliver a speech on the reform of the company.
A．where
B．that
C．when
D．which
16、Such ________ the case, I couldn’t help but ________ him.
A．being, support
B．was, support
C．has been, supporting
D．is, to support
17、Little Tom was so enthusiastic about learning Chinese and after six months, he could speak it ______ fluently.
A. professionally B. correctly
C. pretty D. locally
18、He has collected lots of ancient coins in the past few years, _________date back to Ming Dynasty.
A．most of them
B．most of that
C．most of whom
D．most of which
19、We tend to have a better memory for things that excite our senses or our emotions than for straight facts.
A. block off. B. appeal to
C. subscribe to D. come across
20、Douglas held his tongue, preferring not to________on a politically sensitive issue.
A．speak of
B．speak out
C．speak ill of
D．speak up
21、 Our library buildings are home to a wide range of subject-specific resources and facilities to support your studies, which will remain open during the summer holiday.
The COVID-19 safety measures
* Face coverings must be worn at all times inside the library, including at study space.
* Keep your distance: Please sit at your designated study space and keep your distance from others.
* Food is not allowed in our libraries. Drinks are permitted but please replace your face covering immediately.
PS: To help keep everyone safe, anyone failing to follow the COVID-19 safety measures above will be asked to leave the library and will be unable to book study space for seven days.
About opening hours
* The library is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends.
* You must bring your Library Card for entry to the library.
* Advance booking is not required for study space from 9 p.m.
* Library staff’s service is available until 8 p.m. every day to answer any questions about resources or facilities. After this time, the library spaces are monitored by Octavian Security.
Fine rates and lost books
*You will be fined at a rate of ￡1 per day on any book that is returned late.
*When you reach a limit of ￡10 in fines your library account can no longer be used until you pay the outstanding charges.
*You can pay fines/charges through your library account, or your credit card.
*Tell us if you’ve lost a book and we’ll let you know the replacement cost.
【1】Which of the following will get you kicked out of the library?
A．Drinking water.
B．Eating sandwiches.
C．Wearing a face mask.
D．Keeping a safe distance.
【2】How long will the staff service last on Saturdays?
A．For 7 hours.
B．For 8 hours.
C．For 12 hours.
D．For 13 hours.
【3】What are you required to do if you’ve lost a book?
A．Cover the fine of ￡1 per day.
B．Pay the cost of replacement.
C．Provide a replacement copy.
D．Stop using your library account.
22、 If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries (动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.
Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease the risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”
The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than “iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, “You don’t actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn’t actually do too much.”
【1】The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 refers to “______”.
A.hard B.regular
C.practical D.little
【2】The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to ______.
A.suggest giving up jogging
B.show risks of doing sports
C.provide supportive evidence
D.introduce the research process
【3】Why is too much exercise harmful according to the scientists?
A.It may injure the heart and arteries.
B.It can make the body tired out.
C.It will bring much pressure.
D.It consumes too much energy.
23、Katharine Meyer Graham was once described as "the most powerful woman in America." She was not a government official or elected representative, but she owned The Washington Post newspaper. Under her leadership, it became one of the most important newspapers in the country.
Katharine Meyer was born in a rich family in New York City in 1917. In 1933, her father had bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Her marriage was a tragedy. Her husband treated her badly and suffered from mental illness, killing himself in 1963.
With no training or experience in business, she was insecure and she did not think she had the ability to do an important job. But Katharine Graham didn't give up. In 1969, Missus Graham became publisher as well as president of The Washington Post Company.
In the 1970s, The Washington Post became famous around the world because of two major successes. In 1971, an order from a federal judge stopped The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon(五角大楼)Papers, because President Richard Nixon believed publication would endanger national security. Yet Katharine Graham ruled against the judge's order and decided to publish the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post, which was considered a major success for freedom of the press.
In 1972, The Washington Post had another major success. Through the long Watergate(水门事件)investigation, despite government' s threat, Missus Graham supported her reporters and editors. The newspaper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1973 for its Watergate reporting. The next year, President Nixon resigned from office.
Katharine Graham died of head injuries when she was eighty-four. She used her intelligence and bravery to improve the American media. After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote: "A world without Katharine Graham will not be the same at all."
【1】What is Katharine Graham remembered for?
A．Her struggling with her unfortunate marriage.
B．Her success in running The Washington Post.
C．Her bravery in competing with other newspapers.
D．Her close relationship with her reporters and editors.
【2】How did Katharine Graham feel before taking over the business?
A．Excited and overjoyed.
B．Curious and eager.
C．Unconfident and unsure.
D．Annoyed and upset.
【3】What can we learn about Katharine Graham from Paragraphs 4 and 5?
A．Her determination and bravery led to the success of the newspaper.
B．Her father laid a solid foundation for her success.
C．She was good at working with the government.
D．She was born a great leader.
【4】Which might be the best title for the passage?
A．The Rise of The Washington Post
B．The Making of a Great Newspaper
C．Great Newspapers of the United States
D．A Powerful Media Leader in America
24、Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15---Aug.24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.29---Sept.9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music . But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. Moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July19---28
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. Cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July6---Aug.24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.
Tickets start at $26. Glimmerglass.org.
【1】If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?
A. September 4. B. July 19.
C. August 24. D. June 15.
【2】If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?
A. $18. B. $41. C. $360 D. $22.
【3】If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to ____________.
A. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
B. Moab Music Festival
C. Cheyenne Frontier Days
D. The Glimmerglass Festival
【4】Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?
A. Education. B. Literature.
C. Business. D. Art.
25、The 1,642-foot Squaw Peak of western Massachusetts is famous for its inviting views. However, it is also these views that has _______ visitors to get too close to the steep (陡峭的), slippery cliffs (悬崖), resulting in countless injuries and even _______.
Henry Grant, a student at Ithaca College, was on the _______ for sightseeing. _______, he heard a loud noise. Grant wheeled around and _______ a woman had fallen off the side of the mountain. Several _______ immediately started looking for her, but their view was _______ by trees. When Grant saw hikers _______, he decided to lend a hand, hoping he wasn’t too _______.
After 15 minutes of climbing over large rocks, __________ past prickly (多刺的) brush, and slipping down loose dirt, Grant __________ a figure about 25 feet above him. The woman had fallen about 75 feet. Incredibly, she was __________. Grant called 911 to __________ her location and crawled (爬) on all fours up a tight, __________ path, gaining support by digging into the dirt with his fingers and feet until he reached Paula. She was almost senseless. Securing himself against a tree, Grant __________ put her hand in his and tried to keep her mind off the __________ by asking her questions: “Where are you from? Do you have kids?” Soon, they were joined by other responders. Eventually, Paula was flown by helicopter to a __________.
Paula, who has fully __________, stated in a letter to the Boston Globe that Henry was her new __________.
“At 18,” she wrote, “Grant has already __________ building the rest of my life.”
【1】
A．trained
B．persuaded
C．tricked
D．forced
【2】
A．pains
B．deaths
C．cries
D．fights
【3】
A．mountain
B．chair
C．ground
D．tree
【4】
A．Merely
B．Suddenly
C．Easily
D．Casually
【5】
A．noticed
B．declared
C．feared
D．decided
【6】
A．workers
B．doctors
C．hikers
D．students
【7】
A．covered
B．impressed
C．disappointed
D．blocked
【8】
A．complaining
B．wandering
C．suffering
D．searching
【9】
A．weak
B．active
C．late
D．crazy
【10】
A．pushing
B．running
C．cutting
D．jumping
【11】
A．saved
B．spotted
C．remembered
D．supported
【12】
A．energetic
B．curious
C．alive
D．confident
【13】
A．repeat
B．check
C．clear
D．report
【14】
A．narrow
B．safe
C．special
D．fantastic
【15】
A．gently
B．partly
C．secretly
D．obviously
【16】
A．sense
B．pain
C．dirt
D．cliff
【17】
A．school
B．hospital
C．shelter
D．house
【18】
A．survived
B．understood
C．recovered
D．matured
【19】
A．guest
B．friend
C．colleague
D．hero
【20】
A．held back
B．put off
C．insisted on
D．participated in
26、Write a passage according the requirement. (words:100-150)
Please write a passage to tell your experiences and views on sharing learning skills with your classmates.
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