1、John sold the camera yesterday which his brother ________him as a birthday present from Japan.
A. has sent B. had sent
C. was sending D. would send
2、According to the judgment, all the illegal income go to the state.
A. shall B. may
C. can D. would
3、Students are encouraged to speak and improve their English with the ________ of teachers who will always use English with them and give them help.
A．absence
B．strength
C．defence
D．presence
4、 table computers like Apple's iPad just before bed, a research says recently, can lead to poor night sleep.
A. Using B. Used C. To be used D. Use
5、The great woman has achieved _______ she wanted to do in the past few decades.
A．that
B．what
C．how
D．whom
6、—Have you been wasting time on computer games again?
—_____． I’ve been studying a lot and I need a break．
A．No way B．Not really
C．I don’t agree D．I couldn’t agree more
7、I think her opinion _________, because she is an experienced teacher.
A. number B. calculates
C. figures D. counts
8、The question occurred to me________ we should go to get the car repaired. We were in the middle of the forest at that time.
A. where B. that
C. which D. when
9、You can’t really _________ foreign literature in translation.
A．appreciate
B．multiply
C．tackle
D．infer
10、By the time I rushed into state train station, the train ______.
A．leaves
B．left
C．had left
D．will leave
11、The villagers, ________had been washed away by the flood, received the government's aid.
A．all their properties
B．all of their properties
C．all whose properties
D．all of whose properties
12、 Mary was much kinder to Jack than she was to the others, _______, of course, made all the others upset.
A. who B. which C. what D. that
13、I’d like to rent a house, modern, comfortable and _____ in a quiet place.
A. in all B. above all
C. after all D. first of all
14、______ Mary was writing a letter to her husband, her kids were having fun in the garden.
A. In case B. If C. While D. Once
15、It is the mass media and government white papers _______ play an important part in the spread of foreign words.
A．that
B．which
C．what
D．who
16、The doctor will_____ your weight and then give some suggestions.
A．take into account
B．contribute to
C．depend on
D．break down
17、Nowadays, there arises growing concern over the issue of tainted vaccine(被感染的疫苗) ________ around China.
A. swept B. sweeping
C. to sweep D. having swept
18、The manager and heads of the sections will spend the morning _______ in the meeting room, ________ the problems they are facing.
A.locking; discussing B.locked; discussed
C.locked; discussing D.locking; discussed
19、The pen is made in German, and it _____ smoothly.
A.is written B.wrote C.has been written D.writes
20、Critical reasoning, together with problem-solving, ________ teenagers to make better decisions.
A．prepare
B．prepares
C．is preparing
D．are preparing
21、As a contestant on The X Factor, 13-year-old Rachel Crow seemed to have exactly what it took to win: strong praise from judges, a beautiful voice, and a lovable personality. Then she was voted off.
When the results were read, Rachel broke down, sobbing and screaming for her mom, who had to rush onstage to comfort her.
It was ahumiliatingmoment for Rachel, but a great moment for The X Factor — just the kind of drama TV audiences love.
Some fans said Rachel’s breakdown proved she was too young to be on the show. And though there was nothing exceptional about someone Rachel’s age being on reality TV — children and teens appear in everything from Dance Moms to The Biggest Loser — Rachel’s meltdown did raise an important question: Should kids be on reality TV at all? Many psychologists are saying “No”.
It’s well known that early fame can be harmful and that many former child stars struggle as adults. Being followed by photographers 24/7 and having everything they do reported in newspapers and blogs can be hard for young people to deal with. It can make them feel as though their worth depends on what others say. Reality TV takes the pressure of early fame to a whole new level. Kids on reality TV don’t play characters. They play themselves. Cameras expose their most private moments for our entertainment.
Laws exist that protect child actors, making sure they go to school and limiting the hours they can work. In many states, though, these laws do not apply to kids on reality TV, because they are not considered actors.
Dangers aside, there’s no doubt that reality shows do offer exciting opportunities and the potential to make money. A 7-year-old girl who attends a TV show earns about $36,000 per season. After competing on The X Factor, One Direction went on to become international stars. Even Rachel made out OK. She released an album and voices a character in the movie Rio 2. And she showed resilience (适应力). “I’m not feeling great, but I’ll be fine,” she told reporters after breakdown. “I’m Rachel still.”
【1】The underlined word “humiliating” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “ _______”.
A. exciting B. precious
C. important D. embarrassing
【2】We can learn from Paragraph 4 that some of Rachel’s fans thought that she _______.
A. was not good enough
B. deserved better results
C. should have been much stronger
D. shouldn’t have been on the show
【3】Paragraph 5 is mainly about _______.
A. how kids should deal with pressure
B. why early fame can be harmful to kids
C. the importance of kids being themselves
D. what some former child stars have achieved
【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Kids should look for more challenges.
B. Reality shows may change a kid forever.
C. Reality shows can benefit kids in some ways.
D. Kids can earn little money from reality shows.
22、Don’t put it off, do it now!
Why do we spend so much time not doing the work we should do, or putting off small jobs that have piled up to create a big problem? Procrastinating, as putting things off like this is called, is in our character we have naturally since birth; we avoid dull or difficult jobs until it’s too late to do anything else.
“We often put things off although we know it will make life more stressful,” says Dr. Steel, an authority on the science of motivation. “If these tasks were fun, we’d just do them now. We put off what is difficult or unpleasant, such as the paperwork that needs doing before leaving the office or cleaning the bits of your home that people can’t see. But the fact is, the less people procrastinate, the more money they have, the better relationships they have, and the healthier they are.” This is obvious when you look at the couples who don’t argue about whether anyone has cleaned the kitchen, and the people who simply go for a run instead of endlessly rescheduling it in their heads.
Of course, there are the rest of us, who feel the small jobs piling up around us daily. “We’ve evolved to respond to the moment, and not to set our sights too far in an uncertain world,” Dr. Steel adds. “We are not set up to appreciate long-term rewards, whether it’s the benefit of a four-year degree, doing exercise or dieting. We usually feel the cost now and the reward comes much later.” According to Dr. Steel, we have two decision-making systems. They are the limbic, which is responsible for the short term, and the prefrontal cortex, which deals with the future. We bounce between long-term goals and short-term temptations, so we need goals that will translate our plans for the limbic system.
Let’s take the example of students’ writing essays. They should set themselves targets and word counts per day. These are thus turned from seemingly endless tasks into something concrete with measured progress. Dr. Steel recommends such techniques, or “pre-commitments”, adding that leaving you a month before the “deadline” makes it more likely a task will be completed. The benefit is that you’ll avoid the embarrassment of not following up on something people are expecting you to do—telling everyone you are going to take up jogging makes you more likely to do so.
Overcoming procrastination finally comes down to planning, which, if you’re not careful, becomes procrastination in itself. But it is worth making sure you have everything in place. “Successful people don’t pretend they don’t procrastinate,” Dr. Steel says. “People who pretend they have willpower are less successful.” Instead, plan for procrastination: make your work environment a temple of productivity by cutting out what stops you paying your attention, so you can really focus on moving forward.
【1】What does the author say about procrastination in Paragraph 1?
A. It is something many people can’t help.
B. It is an excuse people often use in public.
C. It is caused by the technology in people’s life.
D. It is more common when people have small jobs to do.
【2】In paragraph 3, Dr. Steel believes that people who procrastinate should ______.
A. attempt to overcome their natural tendencies
B. take the advice of others in the same situation
C. be aware that their problem is relatively small
D. find out more about the way they make decisions
【3】Why does Dr. Steel recommend making “pre-commitments” in Paragraph 4?
A. They are an alternative to impossible goals.
B. They make challenges feel more manageable.
C. They are an effective way of impressing others.
D. They allow people to achieve their aims sooner.
【4】What does the author do by saying the underlined sentence?
A. Encourage the reader to develop plans effectively.
B. Advise the reader to deal with complex tasks quickly.
C. Warn the reader against spending too long getting organized.
D. Remind the reader to take the time to focus properly on a task.
23、I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift last month. After I started reading, I really couldn't keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.
Jason Lester is a disabled (残疾的) extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones and . a famous baseball player, but at that a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a time that dream was gone.
However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in duathlons( 铁人两项) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the Ironman, and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running) ,and it led him to an ESPY award ( 奖项) for Best Male Athlete with a Disability in 2009.
If you are in a bad situation and don't know what to do now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality.
【1】What does the underlined word "obstacles" in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Arrangements.
B．Worries.
C．Difficulties.
D．Experiences.
【2】What happened to Jason Lester when he was 12?
A．He ran a red light and got injured.
B．He was seriously hurt in the accident. .
C．He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete.
D．He decided to play baseball after the accident.
【3】What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Taking part in duathlons.
B．Training himself in running.
C．Competing in many extreme races.
D．Completing the Ultraman.
【4】Why does the author write the last paragraph?
A．To show how dreams can come true.
B．To explain why Running on. Faith is popular.
C．To recommend reading Running on Faith.
D．To explore the way to be a good athlete.
24、When drama teacher Chelsie King asked students at her school to come up with a way for her husband to go around the neighborhood in his wheelchair with their newborn, they were up for the challenge.
Chelsie’s husband, Jeremy, underwent brain surgery for a tumor (肿瘤) three years ago, and since then it has been difficult for him to keep his balance. He wanted to be able to safely hold his baby, but “there’s just really not a ton of resources out there for disabled parents,” Chelsie said. She then asked her colleague, Matt Zigler, who teaches the “Making for Social Good” class, for assistance.
In this course, students design products to help people, and the 10 high schoolers came up with something that could attach to the wheelchair Jeremy uses. They spoke with the Kings about their needs, conducted research on infant (婴儿) car seats and how they are installed, and then used the school’s Maker Space to 3D print several parts and bought others. They even borrowed a wheelchair from the school nurse to use as a model for things like weight testing. “I really feel the students took all my concerns to heart when creating the prototypes (雏形) ,” Jeremy said. Two projects were selected for the students to make — one that connected an infant car seat to Jeremy’s wheelchair and another that attached an entire stroller to the wheelchair.
“Children grow and they grow out of a car seat, so we want Mr. King to be able to walk with his son no matter what age he is,” student Jacob Zlotnitsky said. When they were done making the attachments, the students put the instructions online to help even more people. They finished constructing both designs within one month. The Kings went out with the car seat attachment, and found it worked perfectly. The students were excited to learn that their creation was a hit. “I feel fortunate to have been able to take a class that has allowed me to truly make life easier for others,” Zlotnitsky said.
【1】Why did Chelsie King ask the students for help?
A．Jeremy needed brain surgery.
B．Jeremy couldn’t walk his baby.
C．Jeremy couldn’t stand on his own feet.
D．Jeremy had no resources for disabled parents.
【2】To help Jeremy, the students ________.
A．bought a new wheelchair for him
B．did research with stroller producers
C．produced 2 types of wheelchair attachments
D．asked other disabled people about their needs
【3】According to the passage, the students were excited mainly because ________.
A．they had taken the course
B．their work was successful
C．their work was finished in time
D．they shared the instructions online
【4】What does the story intend to tell us?
A．Life is full of challenges.
B．Failure is the mother of success.
C．Experience is the key to problem solution.
D．Creativity and kindness can make a difference.
25、Diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 27, Rebecca Saxon thought her life was over. However, in her darkest hour, inspiration _______ her and she made an attempt to transform her misfortune into _______.
During her cancer treatment, Rebecca _______ a successful business “Something Blue Bridal Shoes” — a _______ range of wedding footwear, which is about wedding shoes for brides.
Rebecca mentions, “ I started doing _______ of wedding shoes with blue soles (鞋底) when I was halfway through my cancer treatment. I really felt frustrated and painful, _______ through that whole ‘Will I live or die?’ situation. But I made a decision that I was going to _______ myself up and fight this cancer. The sketches (草图) were my just _______ and the way I _______ the many hours spent in a hospital room.”
“I had no idea what was going to happen to me. But I knew I had to be ________ if I was going to overcome this treatment. I told myself this was not going to be the end for me. I was determined to ________ my negative feelings and start drawing.”
“When younger, I had always loved ________. Several of my friends were getting married ________, and weddings were very much in the air. So ________, I would be drawing designs for bridal gowns and other garments.”
“________ then I started sketching wedding footwear-designing shoes with ________ blue soles which were super comfortable too. I thought it would be a lovely way of ________ the ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’ tradition. ________ really helped me deal with my treatment.” Rebecca luckily defeated her cancer in August 2017.
________ the encouragement of her boyfriend, Mike Bandar, she then turned her dreams into her reality and set up “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”. Each brand shoe from the collection has a blue sole, ________ the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck.
【1】
A．stuck
B．surrounded
C．struck
D．swore
【2】
A．assumption
B．achievement
C．accident
D．advantage
【3】
A．arranged
B．launched
C．distributed
D．attained
【4】
A．unique
B．famous
C．colorful
D．strange
【5】
A．outlines
B．maps
C．pictures
D．sketches
【6】
A．going
B．looking
C．putting
D．seeing
【7】
A．build
B．pick
C．make
D．give
【8】
A．work
B．goal
C．release
D．benefit
【9】
A．wiped away
B．took up
C．finished up
D．got through
【10】
A．energetic
B．happy
C．realistic
D．positive
【11】
A．take
B．hold
C．channel
D．hate
【12】
A．beauty
B．fashion
C．nature
D．optimism
【13】
A．at any time
B．all the time
C．in no time
D．at the time
【14】
A．eventually
B．initially
C．theoretically
D．generally
【15】
A．And
B．So
C．Therefore
D．But
【16】
A．plain
B．special
C．common
D．shocking
【17】
A．combining
B．introducing
C．explaining
D．including
【18】
A．Drawing
B．Laughing
C．Designing
D．Reading
【19】
A．For
B．As
C．In
D．With
【20】
A．performing
B．pretending
C．predicting
D．providing
26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
My friend Ollie had a birthday party recently and I wanted to make him something awesome to show how much our friendship means to me. I pulled out the craft box and spread everything out on the table: markers, paints, seashells, craft sticks, and construction paper. I stared and stared but couldn’t think of what to make.
Just then, my little brother and sister came running into the room. Indi was carrying our silly kitty Charlie. Tex asked me to help him make something, but I refused him because I need to make the best present ever for Ollie’s birthday.
Charlie wiggled in Indi’s arms. And Indi suggested making him a cat holder while Tex a cat tickler. “Cute suggestions,” I said, “But Ollie doesn’t have a cat.”
Just then, Charlie leaped out of Indi’s arms and landed on the pile of paper. The paper, and Charlie, slid across the table. Tex laughed, “It looked like Charlie’s skateboarding!”
“Skateboarding! That’ s it !” I ran to my room and found an old photo of Ollie and me with our first skateboards.
I worked all afternoon on the coolest picture frame ever. It was shaped and colored just like the skateboard Ollie had in the photo. “Thanks for giving me the skateboarding idea,” I said to Tex, “I bet this will be Ollie’s favorite present !”
When I arrived at the party, I set my gift behind all the others so Ollie would open it last. The whole time we were playing games, I kept glancing over at it. Then Ollie ’s grandmother, Abuela, brought out the cake. Ollie blew out all the candles.
Finally, it was time to open presents. Ollie opened a book, a paint set, and a baseball cap. The next-to-last thing was a long, heavy box. “I got two of the same thing for my birthday,” Justin told Ollie. “So I’m giving one of them to you.”Ollie opened the box and pulled out a super-nice skateboard. “No way!” he shouted. “This is exactly the one I’ve been wanting. Let’s go outside and try it!”
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，开头语已给出，不计入词数；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1
“Um, Ollie,” I said, “aren’t you going to open my gift?”
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Paragraph 2
That night, after dinner, the doorbell rang.
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