1、--- When did Lily’s brother finally stop drinking alcohol?
---It was in May ______ he was put into prison for drunk driving.
A. that B. since C. when D. before
2、He _____ his stay in France, didn't he? He looks amazingly different.
A.will have enjoyed B.should have enjoyed
C.can have enjoyed D.must have enjoyed
3、He is a warm-hearted manager,but he be very tactless sometimes.
A．should
B．will
C．can
D．must
4、_______ the fact that she failed to win the Best Female Athlete Award, Li Na was presented with Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award, _______ her achievements in the court.
A. Due to; confirming B. In terms of; confirmed
C. Apart from; confirmed D. In spite of; confirming
5、Several days after the air crash, hopes began to ________ that any of the passengers or crew members still missing might be found alive.
A．flash
B．float
C．fade
D．faint
6、— What do you want to do next? We have half an hour until the basketball game.
— ______. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.
A.It just depends B. It’s up to you
C. All right D. Glad to hear that.
7、Since the establishment of the 5th Nanyang Municipal Committee of CPPCC, 2,988 proposals have been received, 2,695 have been put on file.
A. of which B. whose
C. in which D. with which
8、He insisted that I ______ back what I said, but I insisted that my remarks ______ right.
A.took; were
B.take; should be
C.should take; be
D.take; were
9、To ensure a correct understanding of the new regulations, we need to clarify some _______ points of view and put the system into practice.
A. artificial B. arbitrary C. ambiguous D. absolute
10、Over the years I’ve been trying to figure out________prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect.
A．what it is that
B．that it is what
C．it is what
D．what is it that
11、My bike was broken yesterday,________I had to walk to school.
A．or
B．so
C．but
D．because
12、—It was a wonderful trip. So, which city did you like better, Paris or Rome?
— ________ . There were good things and bad things about them.
A．Couldn’t be better
B．Let’s stick to the point
C．That’s something
D．It’s really hard to say
13、He will have to watch his______ because of his serious stomach problem.
A. style B. diet
C. smell D. menu
14、When I come home, _______, it’s good to warm my bones beside the fire.
A．coldly and tiredly
B．cold and tired
C．cold and tiredly
D．coldly and tired
15、With China’s Singles’ Day approaching, shop owners offer large discounts ______ high sales volumes created by enthusiastic buyers.
A. in expectation of B. in regard to
C. in terms of D. in response to
16、An accident ____ on this road last week.
A. has been happened B. was happened
C. is happened D. happened
17、The most important thing ________ we should pay attention to is the first thing ________ I have said.
A．what; which
B．that; which
C．that; that
D．which; what
18、It was on a cold winter night ____ Tom was waiting for his girlfriend to see a movie with him ________ the accident occurred.
A．that; that
B．when; that
C．when; who
D．which; where
19、How do you ______ a car accident when it happens?
A.do about B.do with C.deal with D.deal about
20、On her son's arrival, she ______ her son's face as if she hadn't seen him for years.
A.noticed B.looked at C.scanned D.saw
21、Research suggests public support for spanking (打屁股) has been falling over the years. But surveys also show that 75 percent to nearly 90 percent of parents admit spanking their child at least once.
I was raised in a zero-tolerance home for disrespect, and my parents often turned to physical punishment. And, no, I don’t feel I was damaged by it.
Nothing is more annoying than watching ill-mannered behavior from children.
But two years ago, Newsweek reported that it had found data suggesting that teens whose parents used physical punishment were more likely to become aggressive.
Murray Straus, professor at the University of New Hampshire in America, has studied the topic of children and spanking for decades. He said that children who were physically punished have lower IQs than their peers. It may be that children with lower IQs were more likely to get spanked, but the punishment may have been counterproductive (反作用的) to their mental development, as well.
Some researchers make the argument that occasional open-handed smacks (用巴掌打) on the bottom are not only harmless but can have some benefit.
Last year, Marjorie Gunnoe, a psychologist at Calvin College, studied teens who have never spanked. There are a greater number of children growing up without ever having been physically punished. Gunnoe’s research suggests they don’t turn out any better than those who were sometimes spank.
There are some parents who simply cannot control their tempers. But I still believe that the best parents are the ones who are able to offer fair and firm discipline without ever turning to physical punishment.
【1】What might be the best title of the passage?
A．What makes some parents spank their children?
B．Why spanking is not supported?
C．How should parents teach their children?
D．Should parents hit their children?
【2】According to Murray Straus, children who are physically punished ________.
A．are less aggressive toward others when they get older
B．may develop lower IQs than their peer
C．benefit from occasional spanking
D．have slower physical development
【3】Which of the following statements is not true according to the article?
A．More than half of the parents admit that they have spanked their children.
B．Children who suffer no physical punishment may not better students.
C．Occasional open-handed spanking on the bottom are mentally harmful.
D．Researchers disagree over whether smacking is mentally harmful to children.
【4】The author’s attitude towards the physical punishment is ________.
A．disapproving
B．optimistic
C．objective
D．indifferent
22、Food plays an important role in our lives. We can learn a lot about a particular culture by exploring food. In fact, it may be difficult to fully define a culture without a nod to their cuisine. Here’s why food is the best way to understand a culture.
【1】 It doesn’t matter where you’re from — you have to eat. And your societal culture most likely evolves from the universal need to eat. Food preservation (保存) techniques are unique to climates and lifestyle. Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world? 【2】 In Morocco, Khlea is a dish composed of dried beef and then packed in animal fat. When preserved correctly, it’s still good for two years when stored at room temperature. That makes a lot of sense in Morocco, where the country historically has desert landscape, and extremely warm, dry temperatures.
【3】 Some people have cuisines that are entirely based on meat, and others are almost entirely plant based. These cuisines took shape in the long course of history. For example, India’s cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat dishes in the north, vegetarian diets in the south.
Sometimes, a certain ingredient of one dish can reveal cultural secrets. 【4】 And perhaps one of the most interesting results from the mix of two cuisines is Chicken Tikka Masala. It seems to be an Indian Mughali dish, but was actually invented by the British!
Food tourism — it’s a whole new way to travel. Food tourists won’t just focus on having a glass of beer at Oktoberfest (德国十月啤酒节). 【5】 They may even learn how to make their own fresh beer. And they have the chance to learn local skills that can send insight(洞悉) into a whole other aspect of a particular region’s culture.
A．Meat is more difficult to preserve than plants.
B．Local cuisines show historical eating patterns.
C．It has something to do with local resources, needs and climates.
D．Food is the most important necessity of the people.
E．Some cuisines change accordingly during different times of the year.
F．Black pepper originates in Asia but becomes a key part of European cuisine.
G．Moreover, they will be interested in learning the German beer making process.
23、 Getting married can be one of the happiest moments in a person's life. Across the globe, weddings are very important events. Let's look at some interesting wedding customs from different countries.
For African Americans, it is a tradition for the married couple to jump over a broom covered with flowers. This represents the beginning of family life. It is interesting to note that African slaves who were brought to the USA started this tradition. African-American couples were not allowed to have a legal marriage, so instead they had a ceremony (仪式) where the bride (新娘) and groom (新郎) jumped over a broom 'into marriage'. Today, some African-American weddings still include the old tradition of 'jumping the broom'.
Making jokes about the bride and groom is a wedding tradition in both France and Germany. In France, this includes making loud noises with pots; in Germany, wedding guests break dishes. Weddings in Germany often last three days. On Thursday, there is a simple ceremony at a government office noting the official marriage of the couple. Then the couple will have a dinner with family and close friends. On Friday there is a party. This is when guests break dishes to represent the start of a new life. Then on Saturday, there is a ceremony in a church, followed by another party when the bride and groom celebrate the wedding with friends and relatives again.
In Greece, couples tie a doll to their wedding car if they want to have a daughter, or a toy bear if they want to have a son.
The USA also has some interesting wedding customs. The bride usually carries flowers during the wedding ceremony. After the ceremony, the single women get together and the bride throws the flowers. The woman who catches the flowers is supposed to be the next person to get married.
In England, it is a tradition for little girls to throw flowers on the ground on the way to the wedding ceremony. The bride and groom walk on the flowers. This represents the hope that the couple will follow the path that leads to a happy life.
【1】What is the article mainly about?
A．Weddings and their origins.
B．Funny stories to do with weedings.
C．Different wedding customs.
D．Special weddings across the globe.
【2】African-American weddings have much to do with the ________.
A．wealth
B．history
C．location
D．religion
【3】How do you find people's attitude to marriages in Germany?
A．Doubtful.
B．Reserved.
C．Serious.
D．Negative.
【4】A single woman longing for a marriage will probably choose to attend ________.
A．Greek weddings
B．German weddings
C．British weddings
D．American weddings
【5】What do all the wedding customs have in common?
A．Loud noises.
B．Good wishes.
C．New brooms.
D．Teddy bears.
24、Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail(地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 am until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours_of_service
Open: 5 am Mon.—Fri. 7 am Sat.—Sun.
Close: midnight Sun.—Thur. 3 am Fri.—Sat. nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip® card, the fare is $1.25.
Fares_for_senior/disabled_customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip® card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip® cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors.com or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100.
Travel_tips(提示)
•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9：30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.
•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.
【1】What should you know about farecard machines?
A. They start selling tickets at 9：30 am.
B. They are connected to change machines.
C. They offer special service to the elderly.
D. They make change for no more than $5.
【2】At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?
A. At midnight. B. At 3 am.
C. At 5 am. D. At 7 pm.
【3】What is good about a SmarTrip® card?
A. It is convenient for old people.
B. It saves money for its users.
C. It can be bought at any time.
D. It is sold on the Internet.
25、It was a normal morning in March. Sondra Artis had just _______ the last student on her route.
As heading towards the school, Sondra noticed a burning smell. She _______ the bus window to see if it was fogging up from condensation（凝结）or if it was _______ . When a student asked her what was _______ , she did her best to hide her growing _______ .
Sondra pulled into a parking lot and turned to face the 20 students on _______ . She reminded them of the evacuation（疏散） _______ they once performed and directed them to leave through the doors.
“I told the kids that, ‘You know, we _______ at the beginning of the year, but this is going to be _______ , so I need you to be calm,’” said Sondra.
The students hurried to the ________ as smoke began to fill the bus. They were ________ , but Sondra remained calm. When they were out, she went back onto the bus to make sure everyone left ________ .
Seconds after they all ________ , the bus caught fire. Another bus came to the ________ to take the children away, and Sondra was left ________ that everything worked out okay.
The bus can be ________ , but human life cannot. The parents were incredibly ________ for her grace under fire. She's being considered as a ________ , and many of her students would like to see her ________ for her heroism.
“Sondra is a very good bus driver，”said a student. “She ________ a reward.”
【1】
A．sent away
B．turned down
C．seen off
D．picked up
【2】
A．repaired
B．wiped
C．tapped
D．opened
【3】
A．steam
B．smoke
C．fog
D．dust
【4】
A．wrong
B．lucky
C．necessary
D．urgent
【5】
A．anger
B．curiosity
C．embarrassment
D．worry
【6】
A．duty
B．guard
C．board
D．vacation
【7】
A．advantages
B．drills
C．signals
D．secrets
【8】
A．met
B．separated
C．promised
D．practiced
【9】
A．early
B．amazing
C．real
D．new
【10】
A．exits
B．teacher
C．windows
D．lifesaver
【11】
A．excited
B．tired
C．scared
D．optimistic
【12】
A．hurriedly
B．safely
C．firstly
D．actively
【13】
A．hid
B．landed
C．sat
D．escaped
【14】
A．scene
B．school
C．park
D．destination
【15】
A．searching
B．studying
C．thanking
D．counting
【16】
A．replaced
B．exchanged
C．burnt
D．controlled
【17】
A．eager
B．famous
C．grateful
D．qualified
【18】
A．student
B．leader
C．driver
D．hero
【19】
A．rewarded
B．excused
C．apologized
D．forgiven
【20】
A．offers
B．deserves
C．demands
D．establishes
26、假定你是晨光中学学生会主席李华，你校本月底将派一部分学生到美国一所中学去访问，并进行一场篮球友谊赛。请用英语给该校负责此项事务的联络员Mark写一封邮件，内容主要包括：
1.介绍派出学生情况；
2.希望对方安排篮球比赛；
3.请对方告知接待计划。
注意：1．词数100左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mark,
I’m Li Hua, chairman of the Student Council in Chenguang High School.
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Yours,
Li Hua