1、Tom’s most positive quality is _____ he’s very outgoing.
A. that B. why
C. how D. whether
2、— Can I lie about seeing a text message because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it ?
—Receiving a text message does not necessarily mean you have to respond． Why waste a perfectly good lie the truth will serve?
A． unless B． until C． when D． while
3、— Do you think I should apply for the job?
— __________you’ve got such an opportunity, you might as well take advantage of it. As long as you make an effort, the __________are you’ll be employed.
A. Since; chances
B. While; conditions
C. Even if; effects
D. Now that; consequences
4、________ you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the company.
A．When
B．How
C．What
D．That
5、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
6、— Do you feel like ______ there or shall we take a bus?
— I’d like to walk. But since there isn’t much time left, I’d rather we ______ a taxi.
A. walking; hired B. walking; hire
C.to walk; hired D. to walk; hire
7、With some snow on top of it,the Yellow Mountain looked fantastic this winter.Actually,I doubt whether we could visit mountain in China.
A. a most beautiful B. the most beautiful
C. a more beautiful D. a beautiful
8、— Let’s go swimming, shall we?
— __________.
A. It’s my pleasure
B. It doesn’t matter
C. Yes, let’s go
D. I agree with you
9、 The proportion of elderly people increases in Britain and medical advances make it possible to keep alive patients who ________ previously.
A. would die B. had died
C. should have died D. would have died
10、According to the policy, people over 60 in the countryside can get their 60-yuan pensions each month, somewhat _____the burden of their children.
A. to relieve B. relieving
C. having relieved D. relieved
11、The law ________ back to the 17th century is still in use today.
A．dates
B．dated
C．was dated
D．dating
12、She would move quietly up to the sparrow on a small tree just to get a better look, her face __________ with childlike expressions at one of God’s simple wonders.
A. shone B. shining
C. having shone D. being shone
13、Until now, we have raised 50, 000 pounds for the poor children, ________ is quite unexpected.
A.as B.it C.who D.which
14、The writer and poet________ to give us a speech on English study next week.
A.are B.is C.was D.will be
15、It ________ to me that I had left the book borrowed from the library at home when I arrived at the school gate.
A. observed B. influenced
C. thought D. occurred
16、After having lunch, she played violin for an hour.
A. /: / B.the: the
C.the: / D. /: the
17、In the near future, more advances in the robot technology _______ by scientists.
A．are making
B．are made
C．will make
D．will be made
18、Some people say more but do less ________ others do the opposite.
A.as B.when C.while D.because
19、According to the new rules, if a student ________ happen to damage something in the campus, he/she should report it those concerned immediately.
A. should B. will C. shall D. would
20、If you are travelling ____________ customs are really foreign to you, please do as the Romans do.
A.where B.when C.that D.which
21、 The morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldn't wait to get her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development.
As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She'd been born around the same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims. Then this happened. My child's language delay was identified, but doctors struggled to properly help her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued.
I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with the little girl I loved as when I left. Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me.
"You should have seen her today!" His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn't interrupt. "See that climber." He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. "Well, every day since she started school, she's tried and failed to make it to the top." He took a breath. "And today she did it!”
He expressed his joy just as he'd witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! "She cheered and celebrated! I wish I'd recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain.
As she ran toward me, I recognized something I hadn't before. I saw her perseverance（毅力）, I saw her strength. I saw a hero.
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【1】Why did the author rush her daughter to school?
A. She was busy with her work as a doctor.
B. She had a fight with her daughter last night.
C. She broke down when dealing with her daughter.
D. She had to sell their house due to Great Recession.
【2】Which of the following best explains "disenchanted" underlined in paragraph 3?
A. Optimistic. B. Concerned. C. Neutral. D. Disappointed.
【3】Why did the little girl's preschool teacher feel excited?
A. She succeeded in standing on Mount Everest.
B. She managed to climb up the wooden equipment.
C. She got the first place in the school sports meet.
D. She began to communicate with others normally.
【4】From which is the text most probably taken?
A. The radio. B. A magazine.
C. A newspaper. D. The Internet.
【5】What may be the best title of the passage?
A. Perseverance means victory. B. Every child is an angel.
C. We can always find hope in tiny things. D. Medical treatment is advancing.
22、How to Overcome Social Anxiety
Do you get nervous when you are tasked to give a speech? Do you get sweaty and uncomfortable during interviews? Many people get nervous or self-conscious on occasion, but social anxiety is more than just shyness or occasional nerves.【1】In fact, it becomes so intense that you may go to great lengths to avoid situations that can trigger it. Here are some self-help strategies to help you overcome social anxiety.
Analyze the negative thoughts contributing to social anxiety. For example, when you are worried about an upcoming social gathering, identify the underlying negative thought like “I’ll seem boring”. Be objective and ask questions like “Do I know for sure that they will get bored with me?”【2】
Stop unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel your anxiety. One typical example is mind reading, which refers to assuming someone is thinking something negative about you.【3】It occurs when you describe yourself with just one word such as “stupid”, or “failure”. These patterns of thought prevent you from seeing things as they really are. By transforming your way of thinking, you can change how you feel for the better.
【4】When you are in a social situation, you tend to get caught up in your anxious thoughts. You are convincing yourself that all the people are looking at you, thus triggering even more anxiety! To overcome it, take time to appreciate what other people are doing. Do your best to engage with them and make a genuine connection.
Gather up your courage to face your fears. Avoidance will only keep your social anxiety disorder going. It prevents you from becoming more comfortable in social situations.【5】 Also, avoidance prevents you from doing things you’d like to do. The way out is to start with a situation that you can handle like talking to one office mate. Then you can gradually work your way up to more challenging situations.
A．Focus on other things instead of yourself.
B．To be exact, it is a slight fear of social situations.
C．Avoid thinking about what other people are thinking of you.
D．Labeling is another thinking trap you should avoid falling into.
E．The longer you escape a situation, the more frightening it becomes.
F．Figuring out the reasons for your anxiety helps lessen its negative impact.
G．If you have a social anxiety disorder, the stress of these situations is too much to handle.
23、 Light is a complex phenomenon classically explained with a simple model based on rays and wavefronts. Many of the aspects of light have been explored, but few people notice them happening in their real lives. For example, most of us observe some type of optical interference almost daily, but usually don’t realize the events in play behind the ever-changing display of colors produced when light waves interfere with each other. One of the best examples of interference is shown by the light reflected from a film of oil floating on water. Another example is the thin film of a soap bubble, which reflects a series of light with beautiful colors when shined by natural or man-made light sources.
Electromagnetic radiation(电磁辐射), the larger family of wave-like phenomena to which visible light belongs, is the primary vehicle transporting energy through the vast reaches of the universe. The means by which visible light is sent out or absorbed, and how it predictably reacts under different conditions as it travels through space and the atmosphere, form the basis of the existence of color in our universe. The human eye is sensitive to a form of electromagnetic radiation that lies in the wavelength range between 400 and 700 nanometers(纳米), commonly known as the visible light spectrum, which is the only source of color. When combined, all of the wavelengths present in visible light form colorless white light. Red, green, and blue colors are classically considered the primary colors because they are fundamental to human vision. Light is observed as white by humans when our eyes are affected by equal amounts of red, green, and blue light at the same time.
The concept of color temperature is of great importance in photography and digital imaging, regardless of whether the image capture device is a camera or a microscope. A lack of proper color temperature balance between the microscope light source and the image sensor is the most common reason for unexpected color shifts in photomicrography(显微照相术) and digital imaging. If the color temperature of the light source is too low for the film, photomicrographs will have an overall yellowish or reddish cast and will appear warm. On the other hand, when the color temperature of the light source is too high for the film, photomicrographs will have a blue cast and will appear cool. As problematic as these color shifts may seem, they’re always easily corrected by the proper use of conversion and light balancing filters (滤光器).
【1】Which of the following is right according to the 1st paragraph of the passage?
A. Light is classically defined in terms of rays and wavefronts.
B. Most of us aren’t explicit about how colors are produced.
C. People can understand optical interference by watching films.
D. Shined by natural or man-made light sources, films reflect a series of light.
【2】What can we learn about electromagnetic radiation?
A. Color originates from it.
B. It moves in a straight line.
C. Green lights are not part of it.
D. Its wavelength can’t be 500 nanometers.
【3】The color shifts on photomicrographs________.
A. are difficult to get right once formed
B. are caused by the high colors more often
C. are caused by the high color temperature of the light source
D. prove that how important the color temperature is in imaging
【4】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Light and color B. Light and imaging
C. Light and temperature D. Light and radiation
24、The expression, “everybody’s doing it” is very much at the center of the concept pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or believe in a similar way as a larger group.【1】Most people experience it in some way during their lives.
People are social creatures by nature.【2】This instinct explains why the approval of peers, and the fear of disapproval is such powerful force in many people’s lives. This instinct drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “How are You?” even if it is not necessarily true. There is a practical aspect to this. It helps society function efficiently. Additionally, it simplifies day-to-day interaction between people.
【3】They may go too far as to abandon their sense of right and wrong. Teens and young adults may feel forced to use drugs; mature adults get into debt because they try to keep up with others by buying expensive things they can’t afford, like houses or cars.【4】A student whose friends are good at academic may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win.
Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be subtle that a person may not even notice that it is affecting their behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with an instinct is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action.【5】
A．However, peer pressure is not always negative.
B．Being self-aware is at the root of managing peer pressure.
C．This influence can be negative or positive in any group size.
D．Giving in to peer pressure can have emotional consequences.
E．They should also question if they are just following the crowd.
F．Some individuals become addicted to seeking social acceptance.
G．Consequently, their self-esteem often comes from others’ approval.
25、When I was a little girl, Mercurochrome (红药水) had magic power. It was good for cuts, scratches (划痕), or other _________. My brother and I tested and_________the power of Mercurochrome many years ago.
It was summer and hot. Mama was not feeling well and became _________ tired. She told us that she was going to _________on the bed. Only a few minutes had passed when Ronnie _________a scratch on his knee that needed immediate _________. We tiptoed (踮着脚走) into Mama’s room and asked her if we could put Mercurochrome on Ronnie’s scratch._________ on her back, Mama had fallen into a deep sleep and made no answer.
We stole into the bathroom, took the Mercurochrome and _________Ronnie’s knee. Undoubtedly, he immediately began to feel better. _________, we tiptoed into Mama’s room to show her that we had taken care of our scratches without __________ her. But she was sound asleep. Then we whispered that __________ Mam didn’t feel well, perhaps Mercurochrome would make her feel __________.
Twenty minutes __________, we painted every scratch and every freckle (雀斑) on Mama’s skin. She had Mercurochrome __________her legs, arms and face. At Ronnie’s encouragement, we __________ tried to paint her fingernails and toenails.
When Mama screamed in __________, we knew that she was awake. With all the __________, it didn’t seem at first that she was feeling better, __________ she burst into laughter as she stared at her image in the mirror.
We laughed a lot the next few days. If anyone had asked us, we would have __________that Mama had been cured by the __________ of Mercurochrome.
【1】
A．matters
B．worries
C．troubles
D．wounds
【2】
A．marked
B．proved
C．collected
D．ignored
【3】
A．suddenly
B．gradually
C．hardly
D．extremely
【4】
A．lie down
B．settle down
C．go down
D．look down
【5】
A．doubted
B．learnt
C．noticed
D．recognized
【6】
A．service
B．attention
C．advice
D．study
【7】
A．Round
B．Tight
C．Wide
D．Flat
【8】
A．painted
B．designed
C．completed
D．decorated
【9】
A．Politely
B．Proudly
C．Carelessly
D．Properly
【10】
A．pleasing
B．bothering
C．exciting
D．worrying
【11】
A．before
B．unless
C．until
D．since
【12】
A．better
B．rarer
C．worse
D．stranger
【13】
A．earlier
B．ago
C．later
D．ahead
【14】
A．in
B．on
C．over
D．under
【15】
A．always
B．ever
C．even
D．only
【16】
A．disappointment
B．shame
C．horror
D．excitement
【17】
A．laughing
B．talking
C．screaming
D．joking
【18】
A．so
B．although
C．because
D．but
【19】
A．pretended
B．expected
C．insisted
D．accepted
【20】
A．story
B．reality
C．secret
D．magic
26、假设你是李华，你的朋友Tom邀请你下周去他们学校参加文化交流活动并向外国朋友介绍中国的传统绘画。但你忙于准备期末考试，不得不谢绝邀请。请根据下面的要点用英语写一封信：
1. 谢绝邀请；
2. 说明理由；
3. 推荐朋友Mary参加，并说明原因。
注意： 1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）
Dear Tom,
Thank you very much for your invitation.
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Li Hua