1、He was on the scene and saw what happened, which makes him the only witness who provides an ______ account.
A.authentic B.ambiguous C.arbitrary D.artificial
2、Mark hasn’t turned up yet. He is ________that he has forgotten this appointment.
A．possible
B．probable
C．likely
D．maybe
3、She’s very ________—she writes poetry and paints.
A．creates
B．creative
C．creation
D．creativity
4、—I hear John was badly injured in the accident.
—________, let’s go and see him.
A．If not
B．If so
C．If necessary
D．If possible
5、Tom is not active, and Jack is even_______ than Tom.
A．much active
B．more active
C．less active
D．little active
6、Jenny her father about her failure in the exam.
A. dares not tell B. dare not to tell
C. dare telling D. dare not tell
7、Surprisingly, Susan’s beautiful hair reached below her knees and made________almost an overcoat for her.
A．them
B．her
C．itself
D．herself
8、The job is not very rewarding _______ money, but he is getting valuable experience from it.
A. in memory of B. in terms of
C. in charge of D. in search of
9、 According to a recent U.S.survey, children spend up to 25 hours a week _______ TV.
A.watching B.to watching C.to watch D.watch
10、If you________ the failed experiences, you would not havemade such a mistake in your homework.
A. refer to B.have referred to
C. referred to D. had referred to
11、Do not make complaints about being left out___you shy away from sharing your joys and sorrow with others.
A.when B.unless C.once D.until
12、— The result of the football match is really ________.
— I agree. Our team shouldn’t have lost the two scores.
A. relaxing B. cheerful
C. confusing D. annoying
13、Before you start the car，it’s safe for you to ________ your seat according to your height.
A．adjust
B．collect
C．adopt
D．take
14、---It’s said that the famous physics professor is now enjoying his retirement.
---Yes. You know, he ______ in this key university for over 40 years.
A．has been working
B．worked
C．had worked
D．was working
15、The water was now two feet deep, making it difficult, if not impossible, _________ the car out.
A. getting B. got C. to get D. get
16、— Did you stay at the party until the very end last night？
— No，I left as early as was ________ with politeness．
A． content B． consistent
C． patient D． Permanent
17、—Did you pay $ 1,000 for the computer?
—No. I paid ______ for it.
A．twice so many
B．twice so much
C．twice as many
D．twice as much
18、The drunken driver was required to apologize ________ the people present at the meeting ________ what he had done.
A．to；for B．with；about C．for；by D．at；with
19、Jane moved aimlessly down the tree-lined street, not knowing ______she was heading.
A. why B. where C. how D. when
20、It is few people, ________ have come to ask for the position, ________ fit for the job.
A．who; who do I think is
B．that; I think is
C．that; who I think are
D．who; that I think are
21、“Indeed,” George Washington wrote in his diary in 1785, “some kind of fly, or bug, had begun to eat the leaves before I left home.” But the father of America was not the father of bug. When Washington wrote that, Englishmen had been referring to insects (昆虫) as bugs for more than a century, and Americans had already created lightning-bug(萤火虫). But the English were soon to stop using the bugs in their language, leaving it to the Americans to call a bug a bug in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The American bug could also be a person, referring to someone who was crazy about a particular activity. Although fan became the usual term, sports fans used to be called racing bugs, baseball bugs, and the like.
Or the bug could be a small machine or object, for example, a bug-shaped car. The bug could also be a burglar alarm, from which comes the expression to bug, that is, “to install (安装) an alarm”. Now it means a small piece of equipment that people use for listening secretly to others' conversation. Since the 1840s, to bug has long meant “to cheat”, and since the 1940s it has been annoying.
We also know the bug as a flaw in a computer program or other design. That meaning dates back to the time of Thomas Edison. In 1878 he explained bugs as “little problems and difficulties” that required months of study and labor to overcome in developing a successful product. In 1889 it was recorded that Edison “had been up the two previous nights discovering 'a bug' in his invented record player.”
【1】We learn from Paragraph 1 that_______.
A. American had difficulty in learning to use the word bug
B. George Washington was the first person to call an insect a bug
C. The word bug was still popularly used in England in the 19th century
D. Both English men and Americans used the word bug in the 18 century
【2】What does the word “flaw” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Fault. B. Explanation.
C. Source. D. Finding.
【3】The passage is mainly concerned with ________.
A. the misunderstanding of the word bug
B. the development of the word bug
C. the public views of the word bug
D. the special meanings of the word bug
22、Many Americans buy an evergreen tree for Christmas. They put the tree in their home and hang small lights and colorful things on it. The evergreen is usually a pine or a fir tree (冷杉树). It remains green during the cold, dark months of winter in the northern part of the world. So it is a sign of everlasting life.
Early long ago, Romans probably planted evergreen trees during a celebration in honor of their god of agriculture. The Christmas tree may have developed from a popular play performed hundreds of years ago in what is now Germany. Traditionally, the play was on December 24th, the day before Christmas. The play was about the first people that God created—Adam and Eve. People put apples on an evergreen tree to represent the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.
By the year 1600, some Germans began bringing evergreen trees into their homes. They put fruit, nuts and sweets on the trees. They gave the food to the family members and friends after the holiday season. Some people say the German religious reformer (宗教改革者) Martin Luther was the first person to add lighted candles to the tree. They say he did this to show how wonderful the stars had appeared as he travelled one night.
In the early 1800’s, German settlers in the state of Pennsylvania were the first to celebrate the holiday with Christmas trees in the United States. The Christmas tree tradition spread to many parts of the world. Today, some form of the Christmas tree is part of most Christmas celebrations.
【1】Why do people choose the evergreen tree for the Christmas tree?
A．It suffers from cold and dark months.
B．It’s evergreen and represents long life.
C．It’s convenient for people to put things on it.
D．It can be found everywhere in winter.
【2】What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A．The Christmas tree dates back to ancient times.
B．It was in a film that the Christmas tree was first used.
C．Early Romans honored the god of wisdom with trees.
D．The Christmas tree was considered as the tree of wealth.
【3】We can learn from the passage that _______.
A．German settlers celebrated the holiday with fir trees
B．Germans would give each other the food on the trees at Christmas
C．Martin Luther was the first person to decorate the Christmas tree
D．many people in the world follow the Christmas tree tradition
【4】What’s the best title for this passage?
A．How to Celebrate Christmas
B．The Use of Evergreen Trees During Christmas
C．The History of the Christmas Tree
D．How to Decorate Christmas Tree
23、Ben is about to enter the seventh grade and most excited about meeting new kids. It will be fun to work on new activities. But he is concerned about new teachers and a new principal. “What if they are hard to get along with? What if they don’t like me?” He has already set some goals. They are: to get good grades, to do well in basketball, and to win a first - place award in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition. The last goal will be the most difficult. It’s so hard to think of a winning idea for a science project.
The Ohio school that Pat Betteley has taught at for the past ten years is an open school from the sixties. As a first - grade teacher, she is looking forward to the school year because she enjoys getting to know the children. But she has some concerns about the upcoming year. Class sizes are increasing. Some students have short attention spans (时间跨度) and little readiness skills. Support from parents is diminishing.
Dr. David Tager is excited about the new school year. As his daughter, Ali, prepares to enter the first grade, Dr. Tager shares mixed feelings - his eagerness to have Ali become a reader and his reluctance (不情愿) to let go of his six-year-old. “Will Ali have enough opportunities to learn? Will she get along with her peers (同伴)? Will she be well behaved?” But Ali’s enthusiasm and intelligence are indications that he doesn’t really need to worry.
【1】What can we know about Ben?
A．He is eager to meet new classmates.
B．It’s easy for him to reach his goals.
C．He is aware that reading will be challenging.
D．He will study in a mixed and small class.
【2】Which of the following word has the same meaning with the underlined word?
A．Approaching
B．Communicating
C．Increasing
D．Reducing
【3】What does the father think of Ali in the text?
A．She is too young to read.
B．She is an intelligent girl.
C．She is unwilling to go to school.
D．She has more study chances than her peers.
【4】What can be a suitable title of the text?
A．Keep Schooling Worries Away
B．A New Start For Kids
C．A New Challenge For Kids, Parents And Teachers
D．Make Your New Term Different
24、Podcasts (播客)
The B. S. Report
Designed for the sports fan with a sense of humor, the B. S. Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons. It’s not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.
Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me
The show is a news program in the form of a game show. Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago, where they are quizzed on the week’s most important and funny news stories. Listeners also get to call in to play different news related games for a prize.
The Moth
The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization. The show is made up of recordings of “true story told before a live audience without notes”. Each week, the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life. Past presenters have included writers, comedians, scientists and even New York City police officers.
Filmspotting
Filmspotting is a weekly podcast and is a must-listen for any movie fan. The show is focused on movie reviews, but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing, they also discuss and examine the film as an art form. The show doesn’t focus on current movies, either, as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part theme marathons.
【1】If you are a police officer, you can take part in .
A．The B. S. Report
B．Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me
C．The Moth
D．The Filmspotting
【2】What do The Moth and Filmspotting have in common?
A．They are weekly programs.
B．They are open to everyone.
C．Their hosts tell stories to the listeners.
D．They are nonprofit arts organizations.
【3】Which of the following is true?
A．You can play games in the B. S. Report.
B．People can tell stories in the Moth.
C．Adam Kempenaar just tells their listeners old movies.
D．The Moth is available only in New York.
25、 Over the years, I never thought of my father as being very emotional（感性）. He never was, _________ not in front of me. My father never told me he loved me when I was a child, and I never held it against him. I think that all I really wanted was for my dad to be _________ of me.
On November 9th, 1990, I received _________ that my National Guard unit would be sent to the front. I went on to my father and gave him the news. I could feel he was _________ about me going. We never _________ it much more, and eight days later I was gone.
A few days after Thanksgiving I was able to call my wife. She told me that my father said his usual Thanksgiving prayer（祷告）. But this time he _________ one last sentence. As he lowered his voice and a tear ran _________ his cheek, he said, “Dear Lord, please _________ over and guide my son, Rick, with your hand in his time of need as he _________ his country, and bring him to home __________.” At that point he burst into tears I had never seen my father cry, and when I heard this, I couldn’t help but cry myself.
Eight months later, when I returned home from __________, I ran over and hugged my wife and children in tears. When I came to my father, I gave him a huge hug. He whispered in my ear, “I’m very proud of you, Son, and I love you.” I looked that man, my dad, __________ in the eyes as I held his head between my hands and I said, I love you too, Dad,” and we hugged again. And then together, both of us cried.
Ever since that day, my __________ with my father has never been the same. We have had many __________ conversations. I learned that he’s always being proud of me, and he’s not afraid to say “I love you” anymore. __________ am I. I’m just sorry it took 29 years and a war to find it out.
【1】A.at most B.at least C.at all D.at first
【2】A.confident B.afraid C.proud D.ashamed
【3】A.word B.sentence C.warning D.wisdom
【4】A.amazed B.confused C.satisfied D.worried
【5】A.quarreled B.argued C.talked D.discussed
【6】A.added B.affected C.approved D.attracted
【7】A.over B.down C.beyond D.under
【8】A.observe B.notice C.watch D.look
【9】A.fights B.serves C.supports D.saves
【10】A.surprisingly B.fortunately C.safely D.dangerously
【11】A.war B.scene C.spot D.work
【12】A.up B.under C.through D.straight
【13】A.friendship B.relationship C.partnership D.membership
【14】A.bright B.blank C.deep D.smart
【15】A.Along B.Also C.So D.Neither
26、假如你叫李华，新学期开学一个月了，你的英语老师要求你在英语课堂上用英语和同学们交流一下你到新学校后的感受。交流内容要求包括以下要点：
1.校园环境和教学设施；
2.老师给你的印象；
3.给学校的一点儿建议。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
3.内容可适当发挥，要注意行文连贯。
Hello, everyone,
I’m honored to stand here to tell you something about my school life in the past month.
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