1、He was _______ by his wife to give up smoking and threw his cigarettes away.
A．convinced
B．forbidden
C．conveyed
D．blamed
2、I was expecting him at ten, but he didn’t ________.
A．turn on
B．catch up
C．turn up
D．get on
3、Individual contribution to this project is important to environmental ________.
A．challenge
B．satisfaction
C．conservation
D．measure
4、_______child will find his own personal road to success.
A. Each B. The other
C. Either D. Another
5、It is my belief that we will find a cure ________cancer in the next ten years.
A．with
B．to
C．of
D．for
6、After ____ seemed about a quarter, Li Lin managed to work out the difficult math problem, which pleased our teacher.
A. that B. it C. what D. which
7、The teacher commanded that the classroom should_____at once
A. clean B. cleaned
C. be cleaned D. be cleaning
8、Only when he reached the teahouse it was the same place he’d been in last year.
A.he realized B.realized he C.had he realized D.did he realize
9、—What about having dinner together this weekend?
—_________I know a new Italian restaurant.
A.Good idea. B.Help yourself. C.Go ahead. D.Me too.
10、However hard he tries, the recorder_________.
A．didn't work
B．won't work
C．isn't working
D．hasn't worked
11、The undersea cable was broken I couldn't_______to Paris.
A. get through B. go over
C. get together D. break through
12、I think my father would like to know_______I’ve been up to so far, so I decide to send him a quick note.
A.which B.what C.why D.when
13、There's little doubt ________ our team will beat yours.
A．which
B．whether
C．if
D．that
14、Why don’t you put the meat in the fridge? It will_______fresh for several days.
A．be stayed
B．stay
C．be staying
D．have stayed
15、It’s an either-or situation—we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we can’t do ______.
A. others B. either C. another D. both
16、Rare________it is in men, there are cases of men developing breast cancer.
A.when B.since C.while D.as
17、The prediction Asimov made ahead of time eventually turns out to be________with the advancement of science technology.
A．opposite
B．automatic
C．consistent
D．familiar
18、Health is not valued till sickness comes，so it is time that we more consideration to our health in today’s fastpaced modern world.
A. devoted B. devote
C. will devote D. have devoted
19、The boys in my class are interesting in ___, especially ball games.
A. music B. art C. sport
20、Eye contact is important because wrong contact may create a communication ______.
A.barrier B.bar C.blame D.blank
21、The Two Roads
It was New Year’s night. An aged man was standing at a window. He raised his mournful eyes towards the deep blue sky, where the stars were floating like white lilies on the surface of a clear calm lake. When he cast them on the earth, where few more hopeless people than himself now moved towards their certain goal—the tomb. He had already passed sixty of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and remorse. Now his health was poor, his mind vacant, his heart sorrowful, and his old age short of comforts.
The days of his youth appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the two roads-one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, covered with flowers, fruits and resounding with soft, sweet songs; the other leading to a deep, dark cave, which was endless, where poison flowed instead of water and where devils and poisonous snakes hissed and crawled.
He looked towards the sky and cried painfully, “Youth, return! Oh, my father, place me once more at the entrance to life, and I’ll choose the better way!” But both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.
He saw the lights flowing away in the darkness. These were the days of his wasted life; he saw a star fall from the sky and disappeared, and this was the symbol of himself. His remorse, which was like a sharp sorrow, struck deeply into his heart. Then he remembers his friends in his childhood, which entered life together with him. But they had made their way to success and were now honored and happy on this New Year’s night.
The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents’ early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. With shame and grief, he dared no longer to look towards the heaven where his father lived. His darkened eyes were full of tears, and with a despairing effort, he burst out a cry, “Come back, my early days! Come back!”
And his youth did return, for all this was only a dream, which he had on New Year’s night. He was still young though his faults were real; he had not yet entered the deep, dark cave, and he was still free to walk on the road which leads to the peaceful and sunny land.
Those who still linger on the entrance of life, hesitating to choose the bright road, remember that when years are passed and your feet stumble on the dark mountains, you will cry bitterly, but in vain. “Oh, youth, return! Oh give me back my early days!”
【1】What figures of speech does the underlined sentence adopted in the first paragraph?
A．simile and metaphor.
B．metaphor and personification.
C．personification and simile.
D．simile and irony.
【2】Which of the following statements is correct?
A．The old man has chosen the way leading to a peaceful, sunny place.
B．The old man has chosen the way leading to a deep, dark cave.
C．The man’s father is still alive.
D．The old man is proud of his decision.
【3】What does “remorse” in the first paragraph mean?
A．having feelings of pleasure, for example because something good has happened to you or you are very satisfied with your life.
B．not happy, especially because something unpleasant has happened.
C．feeling uncomfortable or nervous and worrying about what people think of you.
D．a strong feeling of being sorry that you have done something very bad.
【4】Which of the following is not a pair of contrast appeared in the passage?
A．heaven and earth.
B．dream and reality.
C．youth and old age.
D．sunny and rainy.
【5】The following images all set off his grief except _________?
A．New Year’s night.
B．the deep blue sky.
C．the deep, dark cave.
D．the entrance to life.
22、If you post a video online about your perfect home decoration, and your video spreads quickly, you can expect to get comments from people who’ll find something to talk about. But they may argue that your home is so perfect that you must have no time to spend with your children, which may get you down. 【1】 That is to say, you’ll want to know when you’ll address negative comments and how you’ll address them when you choose to do so.
If someone leaves a negative comment on your social media account and you choose to ignore or dele this can make it look as though you have something to hide. If you have nothing to hide, it’s fine to choose this action. However, if there’s hint of (一点点) truth in the comment, it may be seemed that you choose to avoid a problem. 【2】 Moreover, if someone has said something unfair about you, it’s reasonable to make responses.
【3】 It’s best to respond in a positive and polite manner. Don’t get defensive, don’t be angry, and stay calm. Otherwise, you’ll come across as having lost your cool and appear less reliable.
What’s more, you can ask the commenter to contact you privately. 【4】 Instead, leave a comment for them asking them to contact you to discuss in private. This shows everyone that you’re willing to address the issue, without needing to make it a public discussion for everyone to see. Finally, you may use humor in your reply if you think the situation calls for it. It can show you aren’t taking the situation too seriously. 【5】
A．However, don’t simply send them direct messages.
B．So at this time, it might be best to engage in a reply.
C．Then how should we respond to negative comments?
D．So when should you actually ignore negative comments?
E．And being funny has the same effect as being polite or positive.
F．That being said, you probably want to know how to deal with them.
G．Each comment needs to be considered on a comment-by-comment basis.
23、 In most situations, the responses of bystanders (旁观者) like negative body language, uninvited comments or pieces of advice to a child’s angry behavior can add to the stress of the situation. But sometimes bystanders’ understanding, and sometimes their words or actions can make a positive difference. One mom experienced this firsthand.
This mom was obviously pregnant and traveling alone with her young son at a Los Angeles airport. Then things took a turn for the worse.
The boy, about 18 months old, according to Beth, a Facebook user, was running all over the place, kicking, screaming, and lying on the floor, unwilling to get aboard the plane. His mom did her best to calm him down, but Beth said, “She couldn’t pick him up because he was so upset. He kept running away from her, then lying down on the ground, kicking and screaming again.” Finally, the mom was at her wit’s end. She sat down on the floor next to her son, buried her face in her hands, and began to cry.
Then the most amazing thing happened.
A group of six or seven women, Beth included, circled around the mother-son pair and did something to help. Beth sang him “The Itsy-Bitsy Spider.” Another offered an orange. Another gave him a toy she had on hand. Another helped get his cup out of Mom’s bag. Yet another tended to Mom by offering her a water bottle. With the help of these women, the kid and his mother calmed down and were able to board the plane.
And then life moved on. All of the strangers went their separate ways without speaking of what had happened. But Beth said it was something she’d never forget. “We were strangers, gathering to solve something,” she wrote. “It occurred to me that a circle of passers-by, with a mission, can save the world.”
【1】What are the bystanders supposed to do according to the first paragraph?
A．Laugh at the parents.
B．Give parents some advice.
C．Comment on the situation.
D．Be kind and offer help.
【2】What does the underlined part “was at her wit’s end” probably mean?
A．Made up her mind.
B．Felt worried and totally at a loss.
C．Gave up and ran away.
D．Collected her thoughts and calmed down.
【3】Which of the following can best describe the scene in paragraph 5?
A．Alarming.
B．Exciting.
C．Romantic.
D．Warm.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Strangers can help out
B．Beth, a great mom
C．Women can save the world
D．Let’s care for children
24、New Jersey Botanical Garden Membership
It’s easy to join New Jersey Botanical Garden (NJBG) Membership or renew your membership online, by phone or by mail. And it’s so important to the Botanical Garden! Your membership dollars help to improve the Garden, and provide educational and recreational (娱乐的) activities for the general public. Thank you for your support!
To join or renew, please click on the appropriate section and membership category below for safe and convenient online payment processing by PayPal.
If you prefer to join by phone or mail, call the NJBG office at (973) 962-9534 or download and send in our membership brochure (Adobe Acrobat PDF file).
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The Botanical Garden started life as Skylands, a large area in the grand manner. It is famous for a 44-room Tudor Revival granite mansion (公馆) designed by John Russell Pope. Skylands has 96 acres of formal and naturalized gardens and is surrounded by over 1,000 acres of meadows (草坪) and woodlands. Purchased by the State in 1966 and officially named as the New Jersey Botanical Garden in 1984, the gardens contain approximately 5,000 species and varieties of trees and flowers.
For you, the NJBG is an exciting and beautiful place to visit where you may enjoy each season’s best. Members enjoy special events, festivals, lectures, and rewarding educational opportunities for both city and country gardeners.
Your NJBG membership offers you discounts at participating nurseries, garden centers and other fine businesses. Simply present your NJBG membership card when beginning your purchase:
· Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, (201) 652-7540
10% off your purchase
· Metropolitan Plant Exchange, (973) 638-7613
12% off your purchase
· Rohsler’s Allendale Nursery & Florist, (201) 327-3156
15% off your purchase
【1】The NJBG membership dollars can be used to ___________.
A．offer further education
B．update online payment
C．provide better service
D．protect the environment
【2】To join NJBG membership, you can call its office at ___________.
A．(201) 327-3156
B．(201) 652-7540
C．(973) 962-9534
D．(973) 638-7613
【3】To renew the one-year membership for your parents, you need to pay ___________.
A．$50
B．$60
C．$80
D．$100
【4】New Jersey Botanical Garden ___________.
A．was officially named in 1966
B．was designed by John Russell Pope
C．invites members to organize activities
D．gives members discounts for their purchase
25、 Every act of kindness starts with something small, something we all can and should do every single day. I’m Will Ruhio, one of the ____ of BYUtv’s Random Acts show. We take hidden cameras to unexpected places to ____ random acts of kindness. We’ve filmed acts ____ from building disabled-friendly facilities for those who are badly ____ them but can’t afford them to returning a lost wallet.
On Random Acts, it may be a neighbour or a colleague who recognizes a need and ____ an incredible chain reaction of service. ____ the story of Emmalene Meyers for example. Like many young girls, Emmalene was____ to be a ballet dancer, but her physical disability makes even everyday tasks a(n) ____. Instead of seeing a limitation, Emmalene’s friend Lily ____ an opportunity. Lily imagined Emmalene’s dream being brought to life onstage and persuaded Random Acts to help make her plan ____.
So, where can you start? The key is to be like Lily: look for an opportunity to make a ____ to those in need, and then take action to make it happen. Being ____ and involved in service is ____ like any other goal you want to achieve. You have to ____ it.
After two seasons of hosting Random Acts, the joy of ____ burdens and brightening lives doesn’t fade. I sometimes ____ Random Acts might lose its feature eventually, but that couldn’t be further from the ____when I finally meet the people.
We’ve been working to ____ and see their genuine shock and appreciation, it ____ me in the feel every time. I cry more than anyone else on the show.
Be that person doing acts of kindness out of the ____ of your heart-be the nice you want to see in the world!
【1】A.photographers B.actors C.viewers D.hosts
【2】A.expose B.conduct C.arrange D.advocate
【3】A.changing B.counting C.ranging D.transforming
【4】A.in search of B.in need of C.in defence of D.in favour of
【5】A.sets off B.sets aside C.sets down D.sets out
【6】A.Retell B.Take C.Create D.Explain
【7】A.anxious B.proud C.afraid D.unwilling
【8】A.exception B.dilemma C.competition D.challenge
【9】A.provided B.seized C.spotted D.missed
【10】A.successful B.acceptable C.reasonable D.available
【11】A.choice B.difference C.promise D.decision
【12】A.generous B.caring C.ambitious D.sociable
【13】A.never B.even C.still D.just
【14】A.put up with B.make up for C.work at D.take in
【15】A.bearing B.carrying C.reducing D.overcoming
【16】A.admit B.realize C.remember D.assume
【17】A.truth B.deadline C.destination D.boundary
【18】A.entertain B.surprise C.locate D.please
【19】A.relieves B.discourages C.hits D.satisfies
【20】A.whisper B.curiosity C.faith D.goodness
26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是某电视台青少年教育类节目主持人，现在有机会可以采访下列三位名人中的某一人，你会选择采访谁？你会问些什么问题？为什么？
中国女排教练：郎平 Jane Lang
流行乐歌手：周杰伦 Jay Chou
诺贝尔文学奖获得者：莫言 Mo Yan