1、The reason why I was sad was ________ he didn’t understand me.
A．because
B．that
C．why
D．how
2、________ you go abroad, it is likely that you will have trouble________the new life.
A．The first time; adjusting to
B．For the first time; adjusting to
C．The first time; to adjust to
D．For the first time; to adjust to
3、Peter works out in the gym ________, 4 times a week, to be exact.
A. regularly B. swiftly
C. carefully D. wildly
4、 Unsatisfied with the payment, he took the job just to got some work experience.
A．though was he
B．though he was
C．he was though
D．was he though
5、One finds it hard to fit in with a new culture _______ he has been accustomed to his own culture.
A．the moment
B．which
C．lest
D．as
6、 —- Mum, look at my shoes. I need a new pair.
—- .I bought them for you only a week ago!
A. You bet B. You said it
C. You don't say D. You name it
7、The little boy _________ his eyes on me for a long time and wanted me to give him some help.
A．looked
B．fixed
C．stared
D．glared
8、China has made great achievements in agriculture over the past seven decades, successfully _____ nearly 20 percent of the world’s population.
A．fed
B．to feed
C．being fed
D．feeding
9、The matter has not yet been satisfactorily .
A. suffered B. spellbound
C. switched D. settled
10、The way the guests ___ in the hotel influenced their evaluation of the service.
A. treated
B. were treated
C. would treat
D. would be treated
11、---Did you remember to take the key to Tom?
---Yes, I gave it to him ________ I saw him.
A. while B. once
C. suddenly D. the first time
12、China will launch another satellite into space.
A．n. (卫星)发射
B．v. 发射
C．v. 上市
D．v. 发起
13、As for the accident, he only told us the main facts,______ most of the details.
A.putting out B.taking out
C.bringing out D.leaving out
14、________ eyesight forced him to retire early.
A.Falling B.Failing C.Fading D.Fascinating
15、_____ from your family and friends, though it may cause short-term discomfort,doesn’t have to be as painful as it seems.
A. Being separated B. Having separated
C. Separated D. Separating
16、Admit it or not, many of us see that higher education equals a diploma, which ______ provides us with opportunities for a better life.
A. in need B. in return
C. in place D. in turn
17、Watching basketball games on TV at home is one thing, going to watch them ________ live is quite another.
A. perform B. performing C. to perform D. being performed
18、The blacks in the country want to be treated ________ in education and employment.
A．extremely
B．equally
C．actually
D．obviously
19、The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly ______.
A. state B. atmosphere
C. situation D. phenomenon
20、My cellphone, ________ I couldn’t contact my parents, was taken away by my teacher for the reason ________ I had used it in my English class.
A．which, why
B．with which, that
C．without which, why
D．without which, that
21、Let’s say you’re taking a Spanish test when an answer just won’t come to you, even though you saw it on last night’s practice quiz (10 sleepless hours ago). Or maybe you miss every free throw daring your basketball game-and to make things worse, you are not friendly to your teammate on the way to the locker room.
These may seem like unrelated events, but here’s the surprising truth: Each may be a direct consequence of your lack of sleep time. In one study, just an hour less of sleep each night made six-graders perform like fourth-graders on mental tests. Other research shows that sleep loss makes you run slower and miss more shots in sports, while doubling your possibility of injury.
Some experts even argue that teens would be less likely to take risks or suffer from anxiety if they could just get enough sleep. “When you lack sleep and you run into a stressful situation, whether it’s with your friends or something else, you’re going to get angry and upset, ” explains Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a doctor in St. Louis, Missouri.“I see a lot of depression and anxiety in teens who aren’t getting enough sleep. ”
It’s surprising to think that by spending more time in bed, you could lift your grade point average, get along with your loved ones, perform better on the field, and feel happier. But scientists say it’s true that many teens are walking around like dead souls without even realizing it.
【1】The first paragraph serves as a(n) ___.
A．explanation
B．introduction
C．comment
D．definition
【2】What does the underlined word “consequence” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Cause.
B．Problem.
C．Result.
D．Experience.
【3】If a teenager lacks sleep, he may ___.
A．lose interest in everything
B．get injured when with friends
C．have poor performance in sports
D．feel lonely and disappointed
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．Children’s sleeping habits.
B．Bad results of teens’ sleep loss.
C．Teenagers’ sleep-related diseases.
D．Learning problems and lack of sleep.
22、Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique(独一无二的) exhibits.
Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Illinois
Phone: 708-688-8000
Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:
The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there it’s only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.
Driving from Downtown:
Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.
Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:
Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.
The Brookfield Zoo Hours:
The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.
Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:
Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50;
Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50;
Children(ages 3-11), $9.50;
Children(ages 2 and under), free
The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:
Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa.
About the Brookfield Zoo:
The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It’s home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.
For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. brookfieldzoo.org.
【1】Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?
A. At 31st Street.
B．At First Avenue.
C. At Ogden Avenue.
D．At the Hollywood Station.
【2】How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?
A．$23. B．$32.5 C．$36.5 D．$46
【3】What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?
A. Its cheap tickets.
B. Its various activities
C. Its cage-less displays.
D. Its geographical advantage.
23、Pablo Picasso was born on October 25 in Malaga, Spain in 1881. Taking after his father, Picasso shared a passion (热爱) for painting and art. Even though he wasn't the best student in school, Picasso excelled at drawing. Noticing his amazing talent, Picasso's father, an artist, taught him everything he knew. Before long, Picasso could paint and draw much better than his father. With this rich talent, Picasso paid less and less attention to his schoolwork and spent the majority of his day sketching and drawing in notepads and sketchbooks.
When he was a little bit older, Picasso moved twice and was accepted into two fine art programs. However, he didn't care very much for the special techniques they taught and often wandered the streets by himself drawing the scenes around him. After moving to these two places, Picasso moved back home to Barcelona and decided that he would develop new techniques of art and painting based on what he saw.
Later, Picasso decided to move to Paris, France, where he began perfecting his own techniques of painting, drawing and other forms of art. His drawings, paintings and art included pieces about sadness, poverty, classics and self-portraits. One of his major types of work is called cubism (立体派), which includes art with all sizes of geometric shapes together on the piece of art. This type of art is very important because no other artists had come up with the idea before. Picasso decided to try something new, and as a result, cubism is widely accepted today as a classic style of art.
Picasso inspires us to be always thinking. He tells us to think outside the box and come up with fresh new ideas that can change the world. He surely plays an important role in the art field.
【1】What do we know about Picasso as a student at school?
A．He shared a passion for his schoolwork.
B．He was very proud of his paintings.
C．He showed great talent for drawing.
D．He was often praised by his teacher.
【2】What did Picasso's father do when he found Picasso's gift?
A．He encouraged Picasso to do better at school.
B．He felt angry at Picasso for his laziness.
C．He asked Picasso to finish his work on time.
D．He tried his best to help Picasso.
【3】What was Picasso's attitude towards the special techniques at that time?
A．He show no interest in them.
B．He thought highly of them.
C．He was curious about them.
D．He was concerned about them.
【4】What does the author tell us in the last two paragraphs?
A．Picasso decided to go to Paris to sell his drawings.
B．Picasso has greatly changed the world a lot.
C．Picasso is a highly creative and influential artist.
D．Picasso can do anything he wants to.
24、Alex Scheffler is an award-winning illustrator(插图画家), best known for his work on children’s books. Here he talks about books that changed his life.
Petzi auf der Robinson Insel by Carla Hansen, illustrated by Vilh Hansen
This is one of a series of books that I loved as a child growing up in Hamburg in the sixties. I seem to remember getting them sometimes after unpleasant visits to the dentist! The Petzi books described the adventures of a little bear, who was fond of pancakes, and his exploration of the world together with his friends, a penguin and a seal.
I think they may have influenced my way of seeing the world as I still prefer to draw animals with clothes on now!
I Am Papa Snap and These Are my Favorite No Such Stories written and illustrated by Tomi Ungerer
When I was a teenager, I discovered cartoonists and illustrators like Edward Gorey, Sempe, Bosc and others, but most of all I loved the art of Tomi Ungerer, a French artist with strong political views—anti-war, anti-racist, anti-nationalist. Ungerer was a passionate European, and spoke three languages: none of them perfect he claimed, but then he could draw—a universally understood means of expression! I think he was probably the strongest influence on my own work as an illustrator.
Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of Wiliam Steig by Jeanne Steig
When I discovered the work of William Steig I was already working as an illustrator. He worked as a cartoonist for the New Yorker all his life and came to writing and illustrating children’s books when he was in his sixties. I love his picture books: Solomon the Rusty Nail, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Gorky Rises, Brave Irene—more dressed animals!
This book, however, is slightly different as it was published after his death and contains about 400 unpublished drawings. I was delighted when I discovered it in a second-hand bookshop on Charing Cross Road.
【1】Which book brought great comfort to Alex in his childhood?
A．Petzi auf der Robinson Insel.
B．I Am Papa Snap.
C．The Lost Art of William Steig.
D．Solomon the Rusty Nail.
【2】Who influenced Alex Scheffler’s career most?
A．Carla Hansen.
B．Tomi Ungerer.
C．Edward Gorey.
D．Jeanne Steig.
【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To compare.
B．To advertise.
C．To persuade.
D．To inform.
25、Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City” is older than Machu Picchu. There are no trains or buses allowing of _______ travels to reach its ruins. The remote place is only _______ on foot: a tiring multi-day hike.
Despite this, I couldn’t _______ the opportunity to visit Ciudad Perdida. 12 other hikers and I went there in _______ with a licensed guide. The dirt path, which _______ through towering palms and dangling vines (藤蔓), proved _______ right from the start. It’s recommended that hikers have good general _______ , as the journey is difficult. Horses helped to carry basic _______ like food to the cabins where we would sleep. Along the way we also met the _______ .They have been left undisturbed for centuries and there’s a deep ________ between them and the land.
The next morning, we were off early to ________ the heat, but high temperatures and muscle pain had already ________ by the time we reached the final stage—1,200 stone steps to ________ . After finally lifting my ________ body up the long flight of stairs, my eyes rested on the scene that had ________ the backbreaking journey: Ciudad Perdida.
I looked down and ________ at the beautiful site below. We were among a handful of other groups visiting, which seemed like ________ compared to other crowded tourist attractions. While the return trip included ________ the mental hurdle (障碍) of having already accomplished our goal, the experience is the one I would do ________ . It is the difficulty that makes the journey a more ________ one. Earned views are always better.
【1】
A．long
B．endless
C．frequent
D．easy
【2】
A．impressive
B．accessible
C．worthwhile
D．dangerous
【3】
A．resist
B．obtain
C．promote
D．find
【4】
A．company
B．combination
C．harmony
D．communication
【5】
A．buried
B．spread
C．spun
D．wound
【6】
A．disappointing
B．embarrassing
C．challenging
D．amazing
【7】
A．character
B．research
C．independence
D．fitness
【8】
A．equipment
B．furniture
C．possessions
D．necessities
【9】
A．natives
B．visitors
C．guides
D．drivers
【10】
A．similarity
B．distinction
C．bond
D．belief
【11】
A．reduce
B．beat
C．test
D．feel
【12】
A．watched out
B．cut off
C．set in
D．gave in
【13】
A．construct
B．pick
C．cover
D．explore
【14】
A．energetic
B．painful
C．unhealthy
D．delicate
【15】
A．convinced
B．predicted
C．motivated
D．simplified
【16】
A．aimed
B．pointed
C．bent
D．wondered
【17】
A．something
B．nothing
C．much
D．none
【18】
A．overcoming
B．memorizing
C．observing
D．fixing
【19】
A．otherwise
B．again
C．though
D．instead
【20】
A．rewarding
B．sensitive
C．popular
D．flexible
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Fatigue
Fatigue is a feeling of being extremely tired. Basically, there are three types of fatigue, physical, pathological (由疾病引起的), and psychological. As you might suspect, each differs significantly from the others.
When you exercise your body, you produce waste products. Muscles, for example, release lactic acid (乳酸) into the blood; cells dump in carbon dioxide. When these wastes reach a certain level in the blood, the brain is informed and your activity level drops. Excess wastes in the muscles may produce soreness. The solution to this type of fatigue is simple — rest. That should refresh you; if it doesn’t, another cause should be sought.
Have you ever become involved in so many activities that you had to be in two places at once? This is what happens when your body has a disease. The cells are overused and cannot keep up with both fighting the disease and keeping you active. The result is fatigue. Some communicable diseases like the flu and colds are “well” known for draining your energy. Other non-communicable diseases, like anemia (贫血), drain you because you are lacking an important body ingredient. Being overweight can cause pathological fatigue. It should be obvious that this type of fatigue is not going to go away without treatment. In a way, pathological fatigue is a lifesaver. It lets you know something is wrong and that you need rest.
Here is the most common type of fatigue. Almost everybody experiences it now and then. Often, the cause is an emotional war you are having with yourself or those around you. Some of these familiar factors can bring on psychological fatigue: worries, stress, lack of exercise, boredom, depression. If you know someone with psychological fatigue, would you advise him to rest? No way! That might be fine for our other types of fatigue, but for this one, it’s deadly. If you are ever going to be able to cope with stress, depression, or worry, you need oxygen in your cells and a more optimistic attitude. Get out of the chair and do something! Believe it or not, many people throw themselves into physical labor like cleaning to “de-fatigue” themselves. If you find yourself in a particularly stressful situation that you can’t physically escape, escape mentally. When fatigue continues, maybe you need to get to the root of the problem.
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