1、The sunlight is white and blinding, ________ hard－edged shadows on the ground.
A. throwing B．being thrown
C.to throw D．to be thrown
2、Accidents always from carelessness, so you must be careful when driving.
A.arise B.burst C.rise D.define
3、— What do you think of Mary?
— There are some things that are not easy to ________, and her carelessness is one.
A．put aside
B．put forward
C．put away
D．put up with
4、As your spoken English gets better, so ______ your written English.
A. does B. is
C. has D. will
5、 Little Jim to my home after he broke my mobile phone by accident.
A. dared not to come B. dared not coming
C. dared not come D. didn’t dare coming
6、Most Australians actually don’t seem to do much sport．_____, Australia is generally considered to be a great sporting nation．
A. Though B. Still C. Otherwise D. Thus
7、China is now taking powerful measures to resist US actions that ________ in its internal affairs and harm its interests.
A.participate B.dive C.interfere D.engage
8、________is known to all is that the outstanding academic atmosphere, as well as various festivals and sports, ________ many students to our school.
A．It： draw
B．Which： draw
C．What： draws
D．As： draws
9、______ three tickets to the folk music concert made Ruth so upset.
A．Lose
B．Lost
C．Losing
D．To lose
10、Suddenly the string broke, leaving the kite flying free. , higher and higher until it was out of sight.
A. Up did it fly B. Up flew it
C. Up it flew D. Up did fly it
11、________ the heavy rain, we went shopping yesterday.
A．Although
B．Though
C．In spite of
D．But
12、Jane went to her teacher just now. She ________ about the solution to the problem.
A. wondered B. was wondering C. had wondered D. would wonder
13、_________in Avebury, England, the monument is so large that it can only be seen from the sky.
A．Located
B．Locating
C．Being located
D．To locate
14、 you reminded me, I knew nothing about the mistakes I made in my term paper.
A. Unless B. Until C. After D. When
15、She stormed into the boss’ office ________ about her co-worker’s behavior.
A. complaining B. complained
C. having complained D. to complain
16、/ai dount wɒnt tu set daun ə 'siri:z av fækts in ðə 'daiəri/
A．I don't want too set down a serious of facts in the dictionary.
B．I don't want to sat down a series of facts in the diary.
C．I don't want to set down a series of facts in the diary.
D．I don't want to set down a serious of facts in the dictionary.
17、________ from errors and what went wrong in the previous research studies will go a long way to________for excellence.
A．Learning … someone striving
B．To learn … being striven
C．To learn … someone being striven
D．Learning … strive
18、Experts warn that medical waste from hospitals, if properly, may contribute to spreading diseases．
A．not handled B．not being handled
C．not to be handled D．not having been handled
19、Our plane delayed taking off as we ran into a storm. We were ________ for several hours at the airport, waiting for the storm to clear up.
A. figured out B. built up C. held up D. taken off
20、________ news hit ________ Venice Film Festival unexpectedly: Hayao Miyazaki, the world’s most honored creator of animated features, was ending his movie career.
A. 不填；the B. 不填；不填 C. The; 不填 D. The; the
21、At one time, computers were expected largely to remove the need for paper copies of documents(文件) because they could be stored electronically. But for all the texts that are written, stored and sent electronically, a lot of them are still ending up on paper.
It is difficult to measure the quantity of paper used as a result of use of Internet-connected computers, although just about anyone who works in an office can tell you that when e-mail is introduced, the printers start working overtime. “I feel in my bones this revolution is causing more trees to be cut down ,” says Ted Smith of the Earth Village Organization.
Perhaps the best sign of how computer and Internet use pushes up demand for paper comes from the high-tech industry itself, which sees printing as one of its most promising new markets. Several Internet companies have been set up to help small businesses print quality documents from a computer. Earlier this week Hewlett-Packard Co. announced a plan to develop new technologies that will enable people to print even more so they can get a hard copy of a business document, a medical record or just a one-line e-mail, even if they are nowhere near a computer. As the company sees it, the more use of the Internet the greater demand for printers.
Does all this mean environmental concerns have been forgotten? Some activists suggest people have been led to believe that a lot of dangers to the environment have gone away.
“I guess people believe that the problem is taken care of, because of recycling,” said Kelly Quirke, director of the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Yet Quirke is hopeful that high-tech may also prove helpful. He says printers that print on both sides are growing in popularity.
The action group has also found acceptable paper made from materials other than wood, such as agricultural waste.
【1】What does the underlined phases mean ________.
A．having a pain in my bone B. foreseeing something
C．feeling something terrible D．overhearing something
【2】Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided to develop new technologies because ________.
A．people are concerned about the environment
B．printers in many offices are working overtime
C．small companies need more hard copies
D．they see a growing market for printers
【3】Environmentalists believe one possible way of dealing with the paper situation is ________.
A．to encourage printing more quality documents
B．to develop new printers using recycled paper
C．to find new materials for making paper
D．to plant more fast-growing trees
【4】What would be the best title for the text ?
A．Computers and Printers
B．E-mail and the Business World
C. Internet Revolution and Environment
D. Modern Technology and New Markets
22、Welcome To Activities For This Summer
Black Creativity Family Day
Art meets science during the Museum of Science and Industry's annual "Black Creativity" programming. celebrating its 50th anniversary. The art exhibition, billed as the longest running showcase of African﹣American art in the nation, displays more than 100 works, some of them by student artists. Meanwhile, Innovation Studio workshops encourage visitors of all ages to design solutions to everyday challenges. Free general admission to Illinois students July 20﹣23.
How People Make Things
Think of it as one great factory tour, with a big DIY station to put what you've learned to work： That's the idea behind the new kid﹣oriented exhibit, "How People Make Things. " Find out how humans and machines work together to make everyday objects, from boxes to shoes to toys. Then kids can use tools to cut, shape and put together what they like. This activity comes to Naperville for a long visit, opening Jan. 20 and running through Sept. 6 at DuPage Children's Museum. ＄13.
Traditional Chinese Concert
Traditional Chinese music and theater take the spotlight at Symphony Center. Featured performers are the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and the Zhejiang Shaoju Opera Theatre, taking the stage at 3 pm （Arrive early for preconcert activities, l：30﹣2：30. ） At Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. ＄20﹣＄80, or ＄99 for a family of four.
Meet Cartoonist Art Baltazar
Winner of dozens of Eisner Awards （the Pultizers of comic books）, cartoonist and Chicago native Art Baltazar has a brand﹣new graphic novel to delight your middle schoolers. The clever "Drew & Jot： Dueling Doodles" tells the adventure of two fifth﹣grade boys who work together on a hero ﹣ and ﹣ criminal tale—but a younger sister's doodles might prove the most dangerous enemy of all! Meet Baltazar at 7 pm al Anderson's Bookshop. Free to attend July 22﹣24.
【1】Which activity will you go to if you are interested in African-American art？
A.How People Make Things.
B.Black Creativity Family Day.
C.Traditional Chinese Concert.
D.Meet Cartoonist Art Baltazar.
【2】What is special about How People Make Things？
A.It offers hands-on activities.
B.It lasts for about half a year.
C.It displays works by students.
D.It includes a ＄13 factory tour.
【3】What kind of book is Drew & Jot： Dueling Doodles？
A.A folk tale.
B.A classic tale.
C.An adventure story.
D.A love story.
23、 If you grow up in America, you must know this little foodie(美食家) poem, “You scream! I scream! We all scream for ice cream!” For most Americans, the phrase “ice cream” brings out memories of summer. Ice cream is the oldest fashioned treat, and it has an ancient history.
The emperors of the Tang Dynasty are believed to have been the first to eat “a frozen milk-like dessert”, which was made with milk that was heated with flour. Later, camphor(樟脑) was added to improve the taste.
In Medieval Times, Arabs enjoyed an icy drink called sherbet(冰冻果子露). This cold drink often went with fruits. Over time, the drink became popular with the European upper class. Italians are said to have learned this drink-making skill, with the French following soon after.
The 17th century saw ice drinks made into frozen desserts. With sugar added, sorbet(雪酪) was created. Antonio Latini is the first person to create a milk-based sorbet, which is considered as the first “official” ice cream.
It is impossible to say how exactly ice cream reached America, but it probably arrived with European settlers in the early 1700’s. In 1790, the first ice cream store opened in New York. During the summer of the same year, our first president, George Washington, is said to have spent $200 to satisfy his thirst for the lovely treat. The Lincolns had a taste for ice cream. Abraham Lincoln’s wife Mary Todd often hosted “strawberry parties” for friends. Fresh strawberries were served with cake and ice cream.
Ice cream has become one of the most popular desserts in America. Apple pie might be the most traditionally American dessert, but what is served as its most popular close friend? Vanilla (香草) ice cream, of course! This creamy iced treat has strongly planted itself in the hearts of foodies across America.
【1】Why does the writer mention the poem at the beginning of the passage?
A.To support his view. B.To advertise ice cream.
C.To introduce the topic. D.To explain why ice cream is popular.
【2】Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Camphor brought a better taste to the milk-like dessert.
B.In America, apple pies are usually served with strawberry ice cream.
C.Sugar was added to frozen desserts in the 17th century.
D.Sherbet was often mixed with fruits
【3】Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?
A.The popularity of Ice Cream B.Different Types of Ice Cream
C.Apple Pie’s Close Friend D.The History of Ice Cream
24、The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts（文科） in higher education isn’t an either/or proposition（命题），although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM（science, technology, engineering, maths）-related fields can make it seem that way．
The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also states firmly that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central components of America’s educational system at all levels．Both are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become creative leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides．
Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs．Under these circumstances, it’s natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run．Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily．
Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers．The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible．The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves, will be helpful to them and the United States．
【1】What does the latest congressional report suggest?
A．STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.
B．Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.
C．The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.
D．The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance．
【2】What kind of job applicants do employers look for?
A．Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.
B．Those who are good at solving practical problems.
C．Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.
D．Those who have received an all-round education.
【3】What advice does the author give to college students?
A．Seize opportunities to explore their potential．
B．Try to take a variety of practical courses．
C．Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems．
D．catch as many chances as possible to change their jobs.
25、It is 5 am and it’s too dark to see the fields of volcanic rock and trees on either side of the highway. But over the lights of my car, I get a taste of the _________ I’m really here for, as a few stars Pierce (渗透) the inky _________ sky.
Today our relationship to the universe is largely connected byes _________, such as telescopes and NASA assignments. But for thousands of years, humans could _________ look up on a clear night to be _________ at the bright spots that stretched (延伸) directly over them.
But over time, we’ve _________ ourselves from our sky, building a covering of artificial light between ourselves and the dark depth of space. Our _________ , neon signs (霓虹灯), and other electric lights are increasingly flooding the night sky and _________ the stars. _________ , about one third of the world’s population cannot see the Milky Way from where they live. And some can’t even recognize it. The sense of wonder for the night sky __________, and that means something vital to humanity is lost as well.
That’s why I’ve dragged myself out of bed hours before __________. Like 99 percent of Americans, I live with __________ pollution and I’ve never seen a truly night sky. So I’m here to __________ my first glance.
As I __________ out of the car, I __________ raise my face up towards the sky, worrying whether I can make it. There it is, __________ across the sky as far as I can see. The Milky Way is so vivid that my eyes don’t even have to __________ the dark to see it.
I expect to feel the __________ of the sky, perhaps as though I’m falling into a bottomless hole. Instead, the blanket of stars above me is so thick that it is hard to __________. In black and white, the whole scene feels surreal.
As I get back in the car, I pass a __________ that says “Never Stop Looking Up.”
【1】
A．view
B．issue
C．event
D．cause
【2】
A．clear
B．black
C．blue
D．dirty
【3】
A．emotion
B．survey
C．imagination
D．technology
【4】
A．completely
B．hardly
C．simply
D．rarely
【5】
A．depressed
B．frightened
C．confused
D．amazed
【6】
A．excused
B．distanced
C．freed
D．defended
【7】
A．shops
B．decorations
C．streetlights
D．buildings
【8】
A．covering
B．beating
C．unlocking
D．reflecting
【9】
A．Moreover
B．Instead
C．Therefore
D．Meanwhile
【10】
A．increases
B．disappears
C．struggles
D．pours
【11】
A．sunrise
B．dark
C．sunset
D．dusk
【12】
A．noise
B．air
C．waste
D．light
【13】
A．turn out
B．search for
C．apply for
D．figure out
【14】
A．step
B．look
C．wonder
D．think
【15】
A．formally
B．confidently
C．nervously
D．casually
【16】
A．putting
B．walking
C．cutting
D．stretching
【17】
A．adjust to
B．turn to
C．depend on
D．throw away
【18】
A．length
B．width
C．depth
D．strength
【19】
A．test
B．weigh
C．catch
D．measure
【20】
A．note
B．sign
C．letter
D．signal
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Imagine what's in your closet. There might be an old pair of shoes, a worn jacket and a box of junk you wouldn't know how to get rid of. And that's exactly as it should be.
A closet is messy, unorganized, years-long collection of exactly what makes you the person you are. So the tension rose in my chest when my mom recently decided to move because it meant we would have to clean out Dad's closet, nearly a decade after his death. A brain tumor ate away at the parts of the mind and changed the special person—smart, warm and brave into the one who was bound to a chair in hospital. But when your body goes, your closet stays.
In the years after his death, I would sometimes walk into that closet when I was home visiting for the holidays. I had moved into a city many miles away from my mom, starting a life as my mom took pains to slowly evolve her home—upgrading the decorations, sweeping away the dust of grief, and making it once again a place for warmth and gathering.
When I opened the door to Dad's closet last Christmas, I saw so many ties, shirts, and more shoes than I had remembered. And there were the vital things: a handkerchief I'd pull out of his jacket pocket when he lifted me up after arriving home from work, the bright red jacket he'd wear golfing and on family vacations. In the closet, I could remember every detail between us. I worried that would go away when my mom moved. I rolled around nervously in bed in my home. Could I stand to see this closet one last time before Mom moved? Would I find the strength to help clear that stuff out? Then, a shock—I got a call from my mom saying "I cleaned out the closet already." The announcement shocked me completely. What had she thrown out?
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I flew home shortly afterwards, trying hard to ease my tension on the way home.
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I pulled the door open. To my surprise, the empty closet caused me no panic—just peace.
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