1、_____ we know, plants and animals are important to us.
A．When
B．As
C．That
D．Who
2、______ more than half of us were against the new plan, he still decided to carry it out.
A. As B. Since C. Unless D. While
3、The new teacher was so well-organized that she began ________ we stopped yesterday so that no point was left out.
A．when
B．in which
C．how
D．where
4、At the other end of the table are eggs weighing twice _________—6 or 7 pounds．
A．as much as B．as many as
C．as much D．as many
5、We’ve had to ____________ our wedding until September.
A.take off B.call off C.cut off D.put off
6、A unique ______ of these rock shelters was that they were dry.
A. feature B. function C. symptom D. Pattern
7、As well as having a national flag, many countries use a certain flower as their national _____.
A. symbol
B. sign
C. mark
D. signal
8、Until the noise of the bus _______ , we were able to hear the program again.
A. died from B. died off
C. died away D. died out
9、If George keeps on working so hard, he’ll ______ sooner or later.
A. break down B. break up
C. break out D. break off
10、Man is always pursuing profit, sometimes _________ even unaware ________ he has done is harmful to the environment.
A．is … that
B．/ … that
C．is … what
D．/ … what
11、The writer and poet________ to give us a speech on English study next week.
A.are B.is C.was D.will be
12、The film ________ him ________ what he had seen in China.
A．reminded; to
B．reminded; of
C．recalled; with
D．remembered; of
13、It was a pity that he was________ in the selection process for the director of the admissions office. He had been hoping for the position for a long time.
A．sliced off
B．passed over
C．settled down
D．crowded around
14、There ______ no buses, we had to take a taxi.
A.being B.was C.is D.were
15、People _______ hobbies which offer enjoyment, knowledge and relaxation.
A.bring up B.set up C.take up D.pick up
16、The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him_____.
A. not to do B. not to C. not did it D. don’t do it
17、If you are addicted to your mobile phone, that’s ______ you should lay it down and be involved in meaningful activities.
A.when B.why C.where D.how
18、I like going out to eat with Roger, but he goes to hotels that ________.
A．as far as I know
B．helps yourself at home
C．side with
D．cost an arm and a leg
19、 ______________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewellery.
A. Not to save B. Not saving
C. Not having saved D. Not saved
20、Frank ________ everyone with a few funny stories from his childhood.
A．annoyed
B．protected
C．entertained
D．pulled
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As a married couple, Joe and Gaby have made healthy living a way of life by exercising regularly and eating mostly home-cooked food. Single-minded about serving food that is not only healthy but tastes good, Joe and Gaby decided to give up their full-time jobs and open Wholesome Bakes to provide nutritious and tasty food for themselves, their family and friends, and anyone who wants to eat healthily.
At Wholesome Bakes, the bread and cakes are all made using ingredients that are not polluted by chemicals. The products also do not contain any man-made additives.
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From the Food Paradise team
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【1】Readers can visit the Wholesome Bakes website if they wish to .
A．work at Wholesome Bakes
B．win free bread and cakes
C．place orders for their bread and cakes
D．find out about their bread and cakes
【2】For what has Ella won a Wholesome Bakes voucher?
A．Buying $50 worth of bread from Wholesome Bakes.
B．Writing to Food Paradise about Wholesome Bakes.
C．Recommending Food Paradise to Wholesome Bakes.
D．Ordering a weekly supply of bread from Wholesome Bakes.
【3】Why might readers register for the 1-day food tours?
A．They want to eat local food.
B．They want to learn how to make bread.
C．They want to take part in free food-tasting sessions.
D．They want to find out more about home-based businesses.
22、 When someone has deeply hurt you ,it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive report more energy ,better appetite and better sleep patterns. “People who forgive show less anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “So it can help save on the wear and tear on our system and allow people to feel more energetic.”
So when someone has hurt you, calm yourself first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology. “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. So if you wait for people to apologize ,you could be waiting a very long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean accepting the action of the person who upset you. Mentally going over your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain. Instead, learn to look for the love ,beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person’s perspective. You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance, fear—even love. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to yourself from that person’s point of view.
【1】The text is mainly written to explain .
A.how to keep yourself from being hurt B.how to stay mentally healthy
C.how and when to remain calm D.why and how to pardon others
【2】According to the writer, what is the right way to calm down after being hurt?
A.Try to figure out why you get hurt.
B.Write a letter to the person who hurt you.
C.Persuade yourself to accept what others have done to you.
D.Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt.
【3】Dr. Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because .
A.we are not patient enough B.we’d feel worse accepting others’ apology
C.people seldom want to apologize D.people don’t mean it when they apologize
23、The day I became a mom was not the day my daughter was born, but seven years later. Up until that day, I had been too busy trying to survive my abusive marriage. I had spent all my energy trying to run a “perfect” home that would pass inspection each evening, and I didn’t see that my baby girl had become a child. I’d tried endlessly to please someone who could never be pleased and suddenly realized that the years had slipped by and could never be recaptured（重现）.
Oh, I had done the normal “motherly” things, like making sure my daughter got to ballet and tap and gym lessons. I went to all of her recitals and school concerts, parent-teacher conferences and open houses — alone. I ran interference during my husband’s anger when something was spilled at the dinner table, telling her, “It will be okay, Honey. Daddy’s not really mad at you.” I did all I could to protect her from hearing the awful shouting after he returned from a night of drinking. Finally I did the best thing I could do for my daughter and myself: I removed us from the home that wasn’t really a home at all.
That day I became a mom was the day my daughter and I were sitting in our new home having a calm, quiet dinner just as I had always wanted for her. We were talking about what she had done in school and suddenly her little hand knocked over the full glass of chocolate milk by her plate. As I watched the white tablecloth and freshly painted white wall become dark brown, I looked at her small face. It was filled with fear, knowing what the outcome of the event would have meant only a week before in her father’s presence. When I saw that look on her face and looked at the chocolate milk running down the wall, I simply started laughing. I am sure she thought I was crazy, but then she must have realized that I was thinking, “It’s a good thing your father isn’t here!” She started laughing with me, and we laughed until we cried. They were tears of joy and peace and were the first of many tears that we cried together. That was the day we knew that we were going to be okay.
Whenever either of us spills something, even now, seventeen years later, she says, “Remember the day I spilled the chocolate milk? I knew that day that you had done the right thing for us, and I will never forget it.”
That was the day I really became a mom. I discovered that being a mom isn’t only going to ballet, and tap and gym recitals, and attending every school concert and open house. It isn’t keeping a spotless house and preparing perfect meals. It certainly isn’t pretending things are normal when they are not. For me, being a mom started when I could laugh over spilled milk.
【1】What was the writer mostly engaged in seventeen years ago?
A. Passing inspection from the community.
B. Trying very hard to please the baby girl.
C. Nurturing the baby girl to become a child.
D. Running a perfect home to satisfy her husband.
【2】According to the writer, ______ is not the normal “motherly” things.
A. signing up kids for ballet and gym lessons
B. attending parent-teacher conferences
C. protecting kids when they are scolded by the father
D. going to kids’ school concerts and open houses
【3】The underlined phrase “ran interference” can best be replaced by______.
A. informed her B. covered her
C. pleased her D. pardoned her
【4】It can be inferred from the passage that______.
A. mum and daughter had led a miserable life before moving out
B. being a mum is not pretending things are normal when they are not
C. the daughter spilled the chocolate milk deliberately in the new home
D. mum and daughter laughed together at the funny paints on the wall
【5】According to the passage, when did the writer become a real mom?
A. The day she gave birth to her daughter
B. The day she lost contact with her husband
C. The day she created a relaxing family atmosphere
D. The day she laughed at the spilled chocolate milk
24、 I’m racing on the 1,500-metre track (跑道) with my friend, Mary. I’m tired and my throat is giving me much pain. I want to stop but a voice repeating in my head keeps me running: “No one knows what the result will be. Everything is still possible.” Today, I have to fight with myself.
Nine years ago, when I was a 6-year-old girl, my mother took me on a trip. We went to the foot of a high mountain which she told me that we would climb. I had never done this before and the thought of it made me very happy.
At the beginning, I climbed fast. But half an hour later, when I was thirsty and tired, I just stopped and sat upon the ground , completely silent. My mom came and sat next to me.
She said, “Get up and go on!”
Almost shouting, and with tears in my eyes, I replied, “No, I don’t want to do this. It’s too tiring and I am thirsty. I don’t like it. I want to go back home now.”
Patiently she explained, “Listen, my dear. If you try your best, anything is possible. If you don’t try, your dreams will never come true. However hard the task is, we must finish it. You will never know how beautiful the scenery looks unless you reach the top of the mountain.”
Hearing her words, I stopped crying and started to climb again. Finally I made it; I did reach the top of the mountain and enjoyed the glorious view.
Today I’m on the racing track. I’m going to keep running because I know its always worthwhile (值得做的) to finish.
And in the end I managed it; I got through the finish line. Although it was really difficult and I did not win, I did make it. As former Indian President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) said, “Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined (命定的) place — that is, the unique you.”
【1】What event is the author taking part in?
A.Jumping. B.Running.
C.Boxing. D.Climbing.
【2】What does the underlined word “glorious” in Para. 7 probably mean?
A.Sweet. B.Simple.
C.Beautiful. D.Strange.
【3】Who encouraged the author to reach the top of the mountain?
A.Abdul Kalam. B.Mary.
C.Her teacher. D.Her mother.
【4】Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The author won the race in the end.
B.The author got through the finish line in the end.
C.The author climbed the mountain with her parents.
D.The author disliked the splendid view on the top of the mountain.
【5】What can we learn from this passage?
A.No pains, no gains. B.A small act makes a difference.
C.Hard work is the key to success. D.To reach our aims, never give up.
25、I was a single parent of four small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight, but I ______ to make ends meet (收支平衡), and if not a lot, ______ we had enough. Not knowing we were poor, my kids just thought I was ______. I’ve always been glad about that.
It was Christmas time, and although there wasn’t ______ for a lot of gifts, we planned to celebrate with a family party. But the big ______ for the kids was the fun of Christmas ______. They planned weeks ahead of time, asking ______ what they wanted for Christmas. ______, I had saved $ 120 for gifts to be shared by all five of us.
The big day ______. I gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill and ______ them to look for ______ of about four dollars each. Then everyone went away excitedly. We had two hours to shop and ______ back at the “Santa’s Workshop”.
Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits, ______ my youngest daughter, Ginger, who was unusually ______. She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies—fifty-cent candies! I was very doubtful but I didn’t say anything ______ we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door. This is what she told me:
“I was looking ______ thinking of what to buy when I ______ to read the little cards on the “Giving Trees”. One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she ______ for Christmas was a doll. So I took the card off the tree and ______ the doll for her. We have so much and she doesn’t have anything.”
I never felt so ______ as I did that day.
【1】A. failed B. managed C. meant D. wished
【2】A. at least B. at most C. at first D. at last
【3】A. busy B. serious C. strict D. kind
【4】A. reason B. room C. time D. money
【5】A. question B. problem C. pleasure D. treasure
【6】A. shopping B. travelling C. parties D. greetings
【7】A. every other B. each other C. one by one D. the other
【8】A. Strangely B. Luckily C. Hardly D. Sadly
【9】A. went B. left C. reached D. arrived
【10】A. persuaded B. commanded C. advised D. forced
【11】A. toys B. clothes C. presents D. bargains
【12】A. returned B. met C. sat D. moved
【13】A. except B. besides C. including D. concerning
【14】A. excited B. disappointed C. sad D. quiet
【15】A. since B. after C. until D. while
【16】A. out B. over C. forward D. around
【17】A. forgot B. remembered C. happened D. offered
【18】A. wanted B. did C. got D. gave
【19】A. searched B. found C. brought D. bought
【20】A. calm B. rich C. well D. angry
26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
毕业在即，你班将举行最后一次班会。请你为本次班会设计方案，方案中必须包含以下内容:
1. 确立班会的主题；
2. 描述你所设计的活动；
3. 谈谈活动设计的理由。
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