1、In the last few years, China ____ great achievements in environmental protection．
A．has made B．had made
C．was making D．is making
2、Though lacking experience, Mike was convinced that he ______ a higher pay by working hard.
A.has got B.will get C.got D.would get
3、—Have you found the information about famous scientists________ you can use for the report?
—Not yet. I'll search some on the Internet.
A．which
B．who
C．what
4、 Nuclear ______ be really dangerous at times even though it’s a nice energy in general.
A. shall B. should C. can D. Must
5、This news sounded ________, and all of us were ________ by it.
A．encouraging, encouraging
B．encouraged, encouraging
C．encouraging, encouraged
D．encouraged, encouraged
6、—The new machines have arrived and are being tested in the workshop.
—I’m glad we _____ them in the years ahead.
A. will be operating B. have been operating
C. would be operating D. had been operating
7、— Oh, must you? Stay a bit longer. It has been such ________ fun having you.
— Thanks. Anyway, I’ve got ________ early start tomorrow morning.
A．a; an
B．/ ; an
C．/ ; the
D．the; an
8、As well as teaching soccer's basic skills and rules, the introduced textbooks will ______ team spirit and sense of responsibility.
A. multiply B. distinguish
C. preserve D. develop
9、One main reason comes from the Chinese tradition _______ the mother of the young woman usually requires her future son-in-law to prepare a house for their marriage, which brings financial pressure to the young man and his family.
A. what B. that C. which D. When
10、Evidence has been found through years of study_____children's early sleeping problem is likely to continue when they grow up.
A. why B. how C. whether D. that
11、The two students ________ in the fight apologized to each other.
A．involving
B．involved
C．to involve
D．being involved
12、We are all looking forward ______ the Great Wall during the National Day.
A．to visiting
B．to visit
C．for visiting
D．for a visit to
13、—Guess what! We’ve got our visas for a short-term visit to the UK this summer.
—How nice! You ________ a different culture then.
A. will be experiencing B. have experienced
C. have been experiencing D. will have experienced
14、While hosting the Academy Awards, Billy Crystal always keeps a toothbrush with him __________ he started practicing stand-up as a child, he told himself jokes in front of the mirror, brushing his teeth.
A.because when B.because that C.when D.as
15、He is always the last student ________ the classroom this term. But his academic result is still a little embarrassing. After all, he has missed too much in the last two years ________ in a short time.
A．to leave; catching up
B．leaving; to catch up
C．to leave; to catch up
D．leaving; catching up
16、I feel like _________ a long walk. Would you like _______ with me?
A. taking; going B. taking; to go C. to take; to go D. to take; going
17、If an entire country gets richer at the same time, individuals wouldn't ________ feel wealthier, since their relative positions in society haven't changed.
A.necessarily B.initially C.typically D.sustainably
18、—Are you free now? I have something important to tell you.
—OK, ________ you make it short. I will have to finish this report before noon.
A. now that B. as soon as
C. every time D. as long as
19、Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, has inspired the imagination and creativity of generations around the world since it ______ into different languages.
A．translated
B．has translated
C．was translated
D．has been translated
20、He missed ______ gold in the high jump, but will get ______ second chance in the long jump.
A．/; the
B．/; a
C．the;a
D．a;/
21、There is plenty of complaints about how social media—texting in particular—may be harming children’s social and intellectual development. But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging (lM’ing) and texting among teens may also provide benefits, particularly for those who are introverted (内向的).
British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens, aged 14 to 18. All of the participants were “regular” or “extensive” IM’ers. In the U.S. two thirds of teens use instant messaging services regularly, with a full third messaging at least once every day.
The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study, and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. In 100 of these chats, the study participant began IM’ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness, distress or anger. The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral. After the chat, participants reported about a 20% reduction in their distress—not enough to completely eliminate it, but enough to leave them feeling better than they had before reaching out.
“Our findings suggest that IM’ing between distressed adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being,” the authors write, noting that prior research has shown that people assigned to talk to a stranger either in real life or online improved their mood in both settings, but even more with IM. And people who talk with their real-life friends online also report feeling closer to them than those who just communicate face-to-face, implying a strengthening of their bond.
Why would digital communication do better than human contact？The reasons are complex, but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without exposing emotional elements like tears that some may consider as embarrassing or sources of discomfort. Studies also show that the anonymity (匿名) of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safety that may cause people to feel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and most authentic feelings. The research has shown that expressive writing itself can vent the stress and provide a sense of relief—and doing so, knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend, may provide even more comfort and potentially be therapeutic (治愈的). Researchers also found that introverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were distressed than extroverts did. Susan Cain, author of Quiet wrote recently for TIME：Introverts are often overfilled with thoughts and care deeply for their friends, family and colleagues. But even the most socially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free base from socializing or talking on the phone. This is what the Internet offers：the chance to connect—but in measured doses and from behind a screen.
【1】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？
A．Chat via instant messaging services makes most participants feel good or calm.
B．Instant messaging can help completely remove teens’ negative emotions.
C．Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.
D．Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling distressed.
【2】According to the passage, what does the digital communication enable users to do？
A．Find more sympathetic friends.
B．Avoid embarrassment and discomfort.
C．Produce more expressive writings.
D．Share and discuss more information.
【3】The underlined word “vent” in paragraph 5 most probably means_______.
A．control
B．maintain
C．increase
D．reduce
【4】What can be concluded from the new study by British researchers？
A．Teens feeling bad often feel closer to real-life friends than to the net friends.
B．American teens aged 14 to 18 are extensive instant messaging users.
C．Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.
D．Instant messaging will prevent children’s social and intellectual development.
22、In Melbourne lies an 87-square-meter, three-story, two-bedroom and one-bathroom house. That may sound like a real property advertisement, but it could be the home of the future.
Made from organic materials and run on sustainable (可持续的) energy, the building, known as “The Greenhouse”, is completely zero waste. It was designed by zero waste advocate Bakker, as part of his Future Food System housing experiment. “The greenhouse is inspired by nature — it’s an ecosystem where nothing is wasted,” Bakker says.
Organic waste is fed into a biodigester where it ferments (发酵) and turns into gas for cooking or fertilizer for produce; rainwater is harvested and used for irrigation and a specific system, where plants grow using waste from fish; and hot steam from the shower enables a wall of mushrooms to boost. The house is designed, says Bakker, with the roof as the foundation, loaded with 35 tons of soil, which provides fertile (肥沃的) ground for produce — more than 200 plant species grow on the roof, as well as insects, snails, fish and chickens.
The site is more than just a model home; it’s been a real one for Jo Barrett and Matt Stone, who were chefs at the small in-house restaurant. “To be able to grow and produce food on a tiny footprint in the city and turn it into exciting dishes is completely unique,” says Stone.
Through the project, Bakker wanted to demonstrate he could feed a family with his design. “I think we’ve proved that it’s actually more productive than I imagined,” he says. “We’ve harvested 35 kilos of potatoes from a square meter.”
He hopes the example will offer a blueprint to future homes and an alternative to current food system, which is to blame for over a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions (排放). Creating a circular system could also greatly reduce food waste.
“We’re the only species that generates waste. In nature, there is no waste; everything becomes a food source for something else,” says Bakker. “If we transform to a circular system, we have so much potential to stop the destruction of wilderness and forest.”
【1】What does paragraph 3 focus on?
A．The future of the greenhouse building.
B．The way the greenhouse building works.
C．The advantages of the greenhouse building.
D．The reason for designing the greenhouse building.
【2】What do we learn about the greenhouse home?
A．It can provide a good supply of produce.
B．It is a perfect habitat for all insects.
C．It is possessed by the designer Bakker.
D．Plant growing is free of soil in the house.
【3】Why are the chefs mentioned in paragraph 4?
A．To introduce the concept of the house.
B．To inform people of the latest restaurant.
C．To demonstrate the future modern home.
D．To illustrate the advantage of the house.
【4】What can be inferred according to Bakker?
A．People have to explore nature more.
B．Human relies heavily on the environment.
C．The greenhouse is a way to reduce waste.
D．The greenhouse helps reduce reliance on nature.
23、What is empathy?
Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings or emotions of others.
Types of empathy
There are three different ways to think of empathy. First, there is affective empathy. This is the ability to share the emotions of others. For example, someone watching a scary movie may feel scared when a character is scared. Second, there is cognitive empathy. This is the ability to understand the feelings of others. A good example is a counselor. Counselors may understand that someone they are speaking to is sad, but that does not mean the counselor becomes sad. Finally, there is emotional regulation. 【1】. For example, doctors need to control their emotions when doing surgery on a patient. They cannot be afraid of hurting them or sad for them because they are sick.
Depending on the situation
【2】 . It may not always be positive. For example, strong positive empathy feelings for members of our own family might lead to negative emotions like hate toward those we see as a threat. 【3】. For instance, people might feel more empathy for people who look or act like them. People who are good at reading others’ emotions might also trick other people for their own benefit.
Measuring stick
【4】 . These typically ask people to tell how much they agree with certain statements. They might say they strongly agree or they disagree. One statement might be, “It affects me very much when one of my friends is upset.” This would measure how much affective empathy someone normally feels.
Our brain has evolved to be able to quickly change under different circumstances. 【5】 . It can help us to understand others so we can help them. Sometimes, though, we need to be able to switch off our empathetic feelings to protect our own lives and those of others.
A．Having empathy is very useful
B．Empathy is often measured with surveys
C．This refers to the ability to control one’s emotions
D．Sometimes it could be helpful to feel less empathy
E．People experience pleasure when their opponent fails
F．Sometimes we may feel too much empathy for our own groups
G．Empathy helps humans respond appropriately to different situations
24、 University-the best days of my life!I made lots of friends in my student dorm，went to great parties，joined the debating society…and，well，I did some work too--but I must admit my lecturers were very patient with my tardiness（拖拉）．
It's easy to look back at our university days through rose-tinted spectacles but the truth is that when we first arrived on campus，most of us were out of our comfort zone．
In fact，a survey of students at Imperial College London has revealed that 3out of 4students experience high levels of stress，or a mental health condition，during their time at college．The survey，completed by over a thousand students，also found that 70% of those that experience stress do so at least once a week，and 9% of students feel stressed constantly．
Kirsty，a student at Exeter University，didn't enjoy her first days in college．She says："When I first got to university I don't think I'd realized that I'd forgotten how to make friends．I'd been with the same school friends for seven years，and so I was trying to balance social success with academic success while learning how to look after myself at quite a young age．"
Dr Ruth Caleb of the counseling service at Brunel University in London has some tips that should make life easier for students before they set off for university．She says："Certain things that I think it would be very helpful for students to have put in place are an ability to do the practical things of life--to do the washing，to do the cleaning and so on-being able to cook．Budgeting is extremely important in university life．"And Caleb adds："You should learn how to spend time on your own comfortably．"
I graduated and learnt how to take care of myself the hard way．I hope that new students these days remember to acquire some life skills before they make the big jump．
【1】What did Kirsty find most difficult to do during her first days in college？
A.Not knowing how to make new friends． B.Not realizing the importance of making friends．
C.Looking after herself at quite an early age． D.Trying to achieve academic success．
【2】Which of the following tips are helpful or important EXCEPT ______ according to Dr．Ruth Caleb？
A.having the ability to cook B.being able to do the cleaning
C.learning how to spend money on one's own D.balancing social success and academic success
【3】Which of the following can be inferred from the passage？
A.During the first few days at college for new students，most of them felt comfortable．
B.According to a survey，most students at Imperial College London suffered from stress at college．
C.The lecturers are always tolerant of college students' improper behavior．
D.Acquiring some life skills isn't that important to new students．
【4】What does the author probably mean by saying"I graduated and learnt how to take care of myself the hard way"？
A.He quickly adapted to the new environment when he first arrived on campus．
B.He graduated from college with many achievements．
C.It might have taken him some time to get used to college life．
D.It might have made him proud by leading an independent life at college．
25、We went for a walk in the fields, my mother, my wife, my son and I.
Mother had been __________ to come out with us, for she was in poor health, and even a (n) __________distance would make her feel tired. But I insisted that, just for this reason, walking was necessary. __________ her agreement, she went to fetch her overcoat.
This year, spring came too late. Some old people found it hard to endure the long cold. But __________ spring was here now, and my mother had __________ another bitter winter.
My mother and I walked in front, followed by my wife and son. Later, __________ occurred between us: my mother wanted to take the main road, for it was wide and __________, while my son preferred the little path, where there might be more interesting things. It was __________ me to make the final decision. My mother had got used to listening to her strong son, and my son was in the habit of __________ his father, a big figure in his mind. I suddenly feel the weight of a heavy __________. I tried to __________ a win-win choice, but failed. Finally, I decided __________ my son, because there would be long years __________ in which I could be with him.
But my mother changed her __________ and said, “We’d better take the little path. You’ll have to __________ me on your back in places I can’t walk across,”
The problem thus __________; we picked our way along the little path. When we came to a certain spot, I let my mother get on my back. My wife followed my __________ and carried our son. __________ as my mother was, she was quite thin, and not heavy at all. My son was __________, but a child could only be so heavy. Despite this, both my wife and I walked __________, as steadily as possible, as if we bore the whole world on our backs.
【1】A. uncertain B. excited C. unwilling D. cautious
【2】A. short B. average C. long D. extra
【3】A. Reaching B. Nodding C. Having D. Getting
【4】A. above all B. after all C. in addition D. in fact
【5】A. enjoyed B. missed C. suffered D. survived
【6】A. choices B. barriers C. differences D. quarrels
【7】A. busy B. smooth C. empty D. long
【8】A. up to B. away from C. in for D. out of
【9】A. offending B. greeting C. loving D. obeying
【10】A. responsibility B. pressure C. guidance D. atmosphere
【11】A. work out B. give out C. turn out D. carry out
【12】A. upon B. against C. for D. about
【13】A. before B. around C. later D. ahead
【14】A. attitude B. direction C. mind D. route
【15】A. take B. bring C. carry D. fetch
【16】A. occurred B. settled C. remained D. split
【17】A. example B. path C. pattern D. instruction
【18】A. Ill B. Old C. Short D. Tall
【19】A. thin B. fat C. naughty D. small
【20】A. slowly B. quickly C. quietly D. easily
26、短文写作利用下面所给的词汇，写一篇50词左右的小短文。
要求：至少要用上其中的5个词汇，用到的词汇在文中用下划线标出。
slim down, treatment, contribute, pass out, show off, prove, function, side effect, diet get into shape, achieve, concentrate, energetic, slim effective, attack |
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