1、It’s good manners to follow the local ________ when travelling home and abroad.
A.plans B.skills C.roads D.rules
2、Several melon stalls were below the window and above them _______ with a big clock on top of it.
A. was the telecom tower B. were the telecom tower
C. the telecom tower was D. the telecom tower were
3、As the party was very informal, Jack stood there looking stiff and ________ in his formal dress.
A．awkward
B．comfortable
C．convenient
D．surprising
4、 Despite the rule _____ mobile phones are forbidden in class, my deskmate can’t help playing phone games occasionally.
A. which B. what C. that D. where
5、In history，the Romany split into different groups and developed their own language， there are now approximately sixty varieties.
A. by which B. of which
C. by whom D. of whom
6、He was seen ________out.
A．go
B．to go
C．went
D．goes
7、After the deadly collision, the relatives of the kids protected them from the knowledge_______ their parents had already passed away.
A.when B.where C.that D.which
8、________ they never reached their goal of spaceflight ,they led the way for other Amercian women to travel into space .
A．Unless
B．Even though
C．Now that
D．Once
9、Word came that former US vice president ______ for a tour of key states, after declaring his bid for US presidency.
A．set up
B．set off
C．set down
D．set about
10、Tell your doctor with a detailed medical history ______ he can give you the accurate treatment.
A．even if
B．so that
C．in case
D．as though
11、I guess there's little chance that we can manage to change the present situation worldwide_____, it is important that we try our best.
A.Furthermore B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Nevertheless
12、Advances ________ in medicine and environment so far, thanks to increasing computer power. In addition, new products in virtual reality and wearable tech ________ to the market more and more quickly.
A．have made; have been brought
B．have been made; are being brought
C．were made; are being brought
D．are being made; have been brought
13、There were too many people _________ the matter.
A．involved in
B．involving in
C．involved
D．involving
14、After inspecting the building, specialists discovered some faults that otherwise ________.
A. had been overlooked B. were overlooked
C. would have been overlooked D. would be overlooked
15、Many students are ________ about football. They ________ play a game whenever possible.
A．crazy; will
B．crazy; are going to
C．fond; will
D．fond; are going to
16、The sentence structure of “I painted the wall white.” Is________
A．S+V+DO+OC
B．S+V+IO+DO
C．S+V+O
D．S+V+P
17、As we know, a red jacket doesn’t ______ green pants. But when a little girl wore them, they ______ her very well.
A．fit; suited
B．suit; fitted
C．fit; matched
D．match; suited
18、He wrote a long letter ______ he explained what had happened in the accident．
A． what B． which C． where D． how
19、The poetry of the Romantic Movement often focuses on concepts like freedom and beauty, and tends to use imagination and ______strong feelings.
A. warm up B. spring up
C. call on D. touch on
20、Don’t respond to any e-mails _______ personal information, no matter how official they look.
A.indicating B.requesting C.committing D.representing
21、Famous resorts (度假胜地) on the earth
Maldives
Maldives is famed as the last paradise (乐园) on the earth. It's made up of more than 1,800 coral islands, spreading over a sea area of about 90 thousand square kilometers on the Indian Ocean. People in Maldives believe in Islam. They must observe the religious rules strictly. However, tourists don't need to follow these customs inside hotels, but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the local people.
Jeju Island
Jeju Island, also known as the “Islands of the Gods”, is the biggest island of South Korea. It is a volcanic island with a pleasant climate. Its yearly average temperature is 16 ℃, which makes it the most attractive vacation stop in Northeast Asia. It has gained a fame as a shopping paradise. Here all the luxury (奢侈品) brands are free of duty. Every summer thousands of tourists come here to look for the gods, enjoy the coolness of the gentle sea breeze and buy cheap luxuries.
Phuket Island
Phuket Island, the biggest island of Thailand, is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean. It is world-famous for its beautiful beaches. Some are quiet and tourist friendly, and some are as luxurious as personal vacation beaches. Some are famous for sea sports, and some are attractive to lovers of evening entertainments. Therefore, you'll have a good time here whether you're single or accompanied by your friends.
Hayman Island
Hayman Island, a secret vacation island, is one of the 600 coral islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Every year thousands of tourists come here to admire the beauty of the tropic sea and the charming scene of the Great Barrier Reef. However, they seldom see any waiters and waitresses around as they work in and travel through a special tunnel (通道). This is why it's called the most secret resort.
【1】If you plan to do some shopping besides sightseeing, ________ maybe is your best choice.
A.Maldives B.Phuket Island
C.Jeju Island D.Hayman Island
【2】Tourists should ________ in Maldives when getting out of the hotels.
A.follow the local rules
B.watch out for sharks
C.stay in secret tunnels
D.stay away from the local people
【3】Phuket Island is recognized as ________ by tourists.
A.the “Islands of the Gods”
B.a pearl on the Indian Ocean
C.a secret vacation island
D.the last paradise on the earth
【4】Tourists think Hayman Island is secret because ________.
A.they are strictly limited within the hotel
B.they aren't allowed to swim in the sea
C.they are forbidden to bargain in the market
D.they can't meet servants that serve customers around them
22、For fishermen and sailors in the seaside town of Shangpan in Linhai, Zhejiang province, where recently 12 stranded (搁浅的) whales were found, it is not unusual to spot whales or dolphins in the sea—they would always call them haizi, or “son of the ocean”. And if the local fishermen spot such intelligent sea creatures in need, they will save them from danger without hesitation.
In the recent rescue of melon-headed whales, they tried their best to help. A 37-second video of a young man sleeping in the water holding a whale soon went viral online, with netizens applauding his constant efforts and caring heart in trying to keep the whale alive. “The melon-headed whale knew I was trying to save it and would be more cooperative and wouldn’t move.” said Lu Wenhui, a 21-year-old diver from Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park, who held up the whale’s head so it could breathe easily. Lu had been staying in the water for 10 hours by 4 a.m. Wednesday after coming for the rescue work on Tuesday, when the stranded whales were first spotted.
“Whales are mammals and need to breathe in air—that’s why I had to hold its head, to ensure it could breathe smoothly the whole time,” Lu said. The stranded whales, after the struggling of being transported, were worn out when they arrived at the fish farm and might have drowned if they were left unattended.
The reason why the whales were stranded is still not clear. And these stranded whales were returned to the ocean because they are not adapted to artificial breeding environments on land.
【1】What do local fishermen usually do after finding haizi in danger?
A．Protect them.
B．Feed them.
C．Ignore them.
D．Treat them.
【2】Why does the author describe Lu’s rescue work?
A．To introduce the whales in detail.
B．To voice his views on the diver.
C．To praise the efforts made by rescuers.
D．To explain the value of the whales.
【3】What can we say about the melon-headed whales according to the text?
A．They are rarely seen by locals.
B．They are expert at breathing under the sea.
C．They aren’t suited to artificial surroundings.
D．They are fond of swimming near the seaside.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Melon-headed Whales Were Stranded
B．Rescuers Went All out to Help Whales
C．Fishermen Transported Stranded Whales
D．Witnesses Voiced Opinions on Rescue Work
23、1There are no reported sightings of teenage elephants hesitantly sitting down at the family dinner table with earphones in place, occasionally giving one-word answers to parents’ questions.
But they do exhibit other behaviors many parents of human teens would recognize, said Moss, a researcher who has studied elephants in Kenya’s National Park for nearly five decades.
“They’re naïve (天真的). They have a lot to learn and they make mistakes,” Moss said.
This is particularly true for males. She explained: They ruin crops. They get shot. They die. “It’s just like young human males who drive too fast,” Moss said, “and the insurance companies know very well to make them pay higher insurance rates.”
Barbara Natterson, a Harvard biologist pointed out that adolescent animals frequently put themselves in danger intentionally. This behavior is seen throughout the animal world. The adults of any species may consider some actions of their young low-judgment and high-risk; however, these actions actually serve a purpose.
An example is a practice called “predator (捕食者) inspection” which means adolescent animals approach predators rather than run away. The trade-off for the danger is that they can watch, smell and learn about the predator. They gather all kinds of information that can keep them safer as adults.
The idea that adolescents are hard-wired to take these risks can help people understand human teens’ behavior.
“Teens seem driven to try new things and test boundaries in their own version of ‘predator inspection’,” Natterson said. “They try to have as many experiences as they can before they leave the nest.”
Another key aspect of adolescence is an increase in time spent wandering in groups. Adolescence is marked by high levels of peer pressure as well as near-disaster. Scientists have found that adolescents of all kinds are more likely to make dangerous moves while with peers.
Laurence Steinberg, a psychology professor at Temple University, found mice and human group adolescent behavior has something in common. He set up two experiments. One involved mice, half of which were adolescents, drinking ethanol-spiked (添加乙醇的) water. The other involved human teens playing a video game reproducing driving conditions.
“We found that in the presence of peers, adolescent mice drank more than they do when they’re alone,” Steinberg said, “and that the teenagers in the driving study also took more risks when others were around.”
2These findings fit with what Steinberg says is another multi-species adolescent quality: the desire to socialize.
“For the most part, adolescents, human and animal alike, prefer to be with other adolescents,” Steinberg said. “If I say teenagers are social animals, I think the word ‘animal’ is just as important in that sentence as the word ‘social’.”
Both Natterson and Steinberg hope their findings will help people who are raising adolescents.
【1】According to Natterson, what is a risky but valuable action for adolescent animals?
A．Gathering information with the help of parents.
B．Challenging predators with other adolescents.
C．Observing an adult hunting a large animal.
D．Watching enemies’ behavior up close.
【2】Steinberg’s experiments found ________.
A．peer pressure is more common in adolescent animals than in human teens
B．both adolescent animals and human teens are affected by peer pressure
C．adolescent animals are less likely to get drunk while with peers
D．teenagers are not willing to be sociable in the presence of peers
【3】What does the underlined sentence mean?
A．Adolescent animals long to socialize with teenagers.
B．“Social” is a word that can be interpreted in different ways.
C．Socializing with peers is one quality that adolescents share.
D．The importance of socializing has been realized by teenagers.
24、The Truth Can Set You Free
I recently got pulled over for speeding not far from my new home in Virginia. I hadn’t been paying attention, and I had driven a few miles an hour over the speed limit.
“Can I see your license and registration?” the police officer asked me. I pulled both out for him, and he saw my Pittsburgh address on my Pennsylvania driver’s license.
“What are you doing here?” he asked. “Are you with the army?”
“No, I’m not.” I answered. I explained that I had just moved to Virginia, and I hadn’t had time to re-register yet.
“So what brings you here?”
He had asked a direct question. Without thinking very hard, I gave him a direct answer. “Well, officer,” I said, “since you’ve asked, I have cancer. I have just months to live. We’ve moved down here to be close to my wife’s family.”
“So you’ve got cancer,” he said flatly. He was trying to figure me out. Was I really dying? Was I lying? He took a long look at me. “You know, for a guy who has only a few months to live, you sure look good.”
He was obviously thinking: “Either this guy is pulling one big fat line on me, or he’s telling the truth.” He was trying to question my honesty without directly calling me a liar. And so he had forced me to prove that I was being honest.
“Well, officer, I know that I look pretty healthy. I look great on the outside, but the tumors (肿瘤) are on the inside.” And then, I don’t know what possessed me, but I just did it. I pulled up my shirt, showing the operational scars.
He looked at my scars. He looked in my eyes. He now knew he was talking to a dying man. Well, he wasn’t taking this any further. He handed me back my license. “Do me a favor.” he said, “Slow down from now on.”
The awful truth had set me free. As he went back to his police car, I had a realization. I had been one of those gorgeous blondes (金发美女) who could bat her eyelashes and get out of tickets. I drove home under the speed limit, and I was smiling like a beauty queen.
【1】The author was stopped by the police officer because ________.
A．he didn’t have a license
B．he forgot to re-register
C．he was seriously ill
D．he drove too fast
【2】On hearing about the author’s cancer, the police officer ________.
A．said it was an excuse
B．doubted his honesty
C．showed sympathy for him
D．asked him to show his scars
【3】It can be inferred from the passage that the author was ________.
A．optimistic
B．adventurous
C．dishonest
D．romantic
25、When my wife and I decided to open our bookstore in 2012, we were a little ____.
The challenges facing small bookstores were—and remain— ____. Aside from the obvious ____ in online selling, the increase in the popularity of e-books has had a（n）____ effect on independent providers.
The question is why a new, small-scale（小规模的）provider would ____ enter such a（n）____ market?
From a personal view, our reasoning was sound: we wanted to ____ our love of great books and reading for pleasure with as many ____ people as possible.
Having done our homework, one thing became ____. In order for us to succeed, we would have to offer something that none of our larger competitors already provided.
And so we ____ the Willoughby Book Club. We set up our website in the summer of 2012—and we haven’t looked back.
The idea of ____ is simple. We offer a range of book subscription gift packages, ____ in three-, six- and 12-month options. Our customers ____ a package, tell us a little about the person they’re buying it for, and we use this information to ____ the（接收者）a hand-picked, gift-wrapped（包装的）book once a month.
We also recently decided to ____ one new book to Book Aid International for every gift subscription sold. These books are sent out to sub-Saharan Africa, ____ the educational work there.
Within four months of starting out, we won the Young Bookseller of the Year award at the 2013 Bookseller awards.
Our brief ____ from new booksellers to award receivers has been challenging and ____. The biggest thing we’ve learned is that, despite the ____ facing independent providers, there is a ____ for then in the UK market. It’s just a question of finding it.
【1】A. proud B. curious C. worried D. shocked
【2】A. abrupt B. significant C. distant D. potential
【3】A. need B. faith C. change D. rise
【4】A. immediate B. magical C. harmful D. equal
【5】A. voluntarily B. gradually C. secretly D. finally
【6】A. active B. global C. promising D. challenging
【7】A. share B. seek C. enjoy D. value
【8】A. strong-minded B. like-minded C. open-minded D. simple-minded
【9】A. easy B. clear C. possible D. safe
【10】A. joined B. visited C. started D. left
【11】A. success B. service C. development D. activity
【12】A. affordable B. acceptable C. reliable D. available
【13】A. choose B. design C. provide D. prepare
【14】A. send B. read C. buy D. order
【15】A. pass B. lend C. give D. return
【16】A. guiding B. following C. continuing D. supporting
【17】A. journey B. dream C. business D. attempt
【18】A. tiring B. rewarding C. disappointing D. interesting
【19】A. chances B. demands C. pressures D. judgements
【20】A. prize B. time C. result D. place
26、假如你是李华，决定和Ala一起去乡村度假，时间为一周。Alan 打算住旅馆，而你更希望自带物品露宿。请给Alan 写一封e-mail, 说服他和你一起露营。
Dear Alan,
I’m looking forward to staying in the countryside with you for one week this summer vacation.
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Yours truly
Li Hua