1、Hengshui will soon take on a new look as many roads and streets widened or rebuilt.
A.had been B.have being C.are being D.were being
2、________ was the architecture design of Tianjin Binhai New Area Cultural Center Library.
A．What made her interesting most
B．What she was interested most
C．What was most interested to her
D．What interested her most
3、Quantities of food ________the charity every year.
A．are donated to
B．is donated to
C．are donated
D．donate to
4、—You speak very good French!
—Thanks. I ________ French in Sichuan University for four years.
A. studied B. study
C. was studying D. had studied
5、The couple in the next room are always quarreling these days, and I've come to the situation__________I can't stand it any longer.
A.where B.why C.which D.as
6、—Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?
—I'd like________, but I am too busy.
A．so
B．to
C．it
D．/
7、 Not far from the club, there is a garden, its owner ______ in it _______bridge with his children every afternoon.
A. seated; plays B. seats; plays
C. seated; playing D. seats; playing
8、After arriving home, Mrs Green stood there, ________ over whether or not to tell her husband the truth of the matter.
A．hesitating
B．extending
C．criticising
D．obtaining
9、It is in 1960_________ Chinese first put out flag on Mount Qomolangma.
A．when
B．that
C．which
D．in which
10、________her mother after being separated for 20 years, she couldn't help, even though she tried not to, _______.
A.Seen; crying B.To see; cry C.Seeing; crying D.Having seen; cry
11、It will be a great _________ for Chinese film industry if the movie Go Away, Mr. Tumorwin the Best Foreign Language Film in 88th Academy Awards.
A. embarrassment B. argument C. achievement D. treatment
12、We can still be friends，_____we?
A．won't B．haven't
C．didn't D．can't
13、As we know, there are many situations in everyday life_____ disappointments may happen beyond our control
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
14、The chairman thought ________ necessary to invite Professor Smith to speak at the meeting.
A. that B. it C. this D. him
15、He forgot to turn on the radio. _____, he missed the program.
A. Otherwise B. Thus C. However D. Besides
16、Each of us is likely to develop a personal __________ for certain types of entertainment.
A. comparison B. possession
C. love D. advantage
17、With the living environment becoming worse and worse, most of the earth’s species are ______ forever.
A. dying away B. dying off C. dying out D. dying down
18、I trust the historian completely. His description of these events ________ other accounts written at the time.
A.subscribes to B.attends to C.relates to D.corresponds to
19、——I’m thinking of the test tomorrow. I’m afraid I can’t pass this this time.
—— ________! I’m sure you ‘ll make it.
A. Go ahead B. Good luck
C. No problem D. Cheer up
20、Here is the book. First _________ it and then tell me what you think of it.
A.look for B.look through C.look up D.look after
21、As you walk around the UK in March, you might notice that some people are wearing a daffodil(水仙花) on their coats. The British wear these yellow flowers to show they support one of this country’s best-known charities: the Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The Marie Curie Cancer Care tries to ensure everyone diagnosed with cancer is cared for in the best possible way. It also helps fund research into possible cures through other organizations. Founded in 1948, it has been continuing with its goal ever since.
The charity was named after Marie Curie, a renowned scientist. She experimented with newly-discovered elements to create the theory of radioactivity. Unfortunately, over-exposure to the radioactive elements made her develop a disease and die in 1934. Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in two different fields. Because of her pioneering work which led to chemotherapy (化学疗法), the charity shared the name of Marie Curie.
The daffodil is one of the first plants to flower during spring in the UK, which marks the return of flowering plants to the ecosystem after winter. Because of this, the charity uses the daffodil as a metaphor for bringing life to other people through charitable giving.
Everyone you see wearing a daffodil has donated money to the charity, but each daffodil is worth only what you want to pay for it. The charity does ask that you stick to a minimum amount of £1.
The charity encourages people to start wearing their daffodils at the start of March, when the “Great Daffodil Appeal” kicks off. But that doesn’t mean you can only wear them in March. People are sometimes seen walking around with daffodils on their clothes all year round.
【1】What does it mean when the British wear a daffodil on their coats?
A．They support a charity.
B．They are recovering from cancer.
C．They’ve been helped by a charity.
D．They’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
【2】What does the underlined word “renowned” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Beautiful.
B．Modest.
C．Famous.
D．Humorous.
【3】Why was the charity named after Marie Curie?
A．Because patients required that.
B．Because it was launched by her.
C．Because she greatly supported it.
D．Because it could show respect for her.
【4】What can we learn about the daffodil from the text?
A．It can be used as medicine.
B．It’s thought to stand for hope.
C．It’s widely worn worldwide.
D．It’s sold to the wearers at a high price.
22、 Global warming is the increase of the earth’s average surface temperature due to the effect of greenhouse gases, for example, carbon dioxide, which traps heat that would otherwise escape from the earth. After the trees are cut down and more greenhouse gases are released, the “blanket” around the earth called the ozone layer（臭氧层）, will get thicker. This catches more heat and makes the earth hotter. Luckily, there are many things that every citizen of the earth can do to help reduce the effects of global warming, and it’s never too late or too early for children to take action.
The children should learn what a carbon footprint is. A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon and greenhouse gases people make as they lead the daily life and go about the normal activities. In other words, the carbon footprint is a measure of the environmental impact the life has. To live an environmentally friendly life that doesn’t contribute to global warming, people want to have the smallest carbon footprint possible.
Almost everything people do contributes to global warming and is related to fossil fuel consumption. These can be direct uses of fossil fuels, like riding in a gasoline-powered car, or indirect contributions to greenhouse gases, such as eating fruits or vegetables that have to be shipped from far way to reach their tables.
If a child wants to make a contribution to reducing global warming, he should ride a bicycle to the near park, school, his friend’s house, or anywhere else instead of taking the car. Or he may try to walk or jog, which is also helpful. In addition, although trains and buses often run on fossil fuels, on average, each person uses less energy and produces less pollution to run. Next time if children with their parents have to get around town or it’s too far to walk or bike, take the bus or other public transportation instead of asking for a ride.
【1】What is the main reason for global warming?
A.The ozone layer.
B.The effect of cutting down trees.
C.The harmful effect of greenhouse gases.
D.The increase of the earth’s inner temperature
.
【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A.The definition of a carbon footprint.
B.Life has an impact on carbon footprint.
C.People should live an environmental friendly life.
D.People make a huge amount of carbon and greenhouse gases.
【3】The author wants to write the passage for_________.
A.children B.parents
C.citizens D.children educators
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.What Can People Do To Use Less Energy?
B.Why Global Warming Affects Humans’ Life?
C.How Can Kids Help Reduce Global Warming?
D.How Does Carbon Footprints Measure Pollution?
23、 Ninetyfive percent of American families are now online, with adults spending averagely five hours a day at home on the computer, which greatly influences their life, according to a new study. Yes, we’re connecting more with friends, but we’re also having dinner quickly so we can update our Facebook status. Does your life suffer from too much time spent online, and do you properly protect your family’s identity when you share their information online? Here’s how to take control of them.
According to Sherry Turkle, professor of psychology at MIT, many people use their computers to avoid the messiness of real life. It’s difficult to refuse a friend, but it’s easy to send out an email to do that. When you find yourself hiding behind your screen, make an effort to reconnect with people face to face. “It’s not because the technology is bad,” says Turkle. “It’s a matter of figuring out its place.”
Proud parents can’t help posting photos of their kids. But publicly sharing your kids’ information, such as your child’s full name, birth date, and place of residence could put him in danger. To avoid the risk, invite the people you know well to view the photos on passwordprotected (加密的) websites such as Flickr and Snapfish. If you use Facebook, create a group of your inner circle specially for sharing photos and news of your kids.
Need a handy way to measure your family’s online habits? Check out the family plan on rescuetime. com. It tracks how each member of your family spends time online, and it shows the data by hour, day, and week. The website, which also offers personal plans, even allows you to block distracting (分心的) websites from your loved ones and yourself.
If reaching for your phone to check for messages and emails has become an uncontrollable habit, try this trick. Keep your devices on but turn off every message reminding, vibration (振动), and so on. Check for updates only when you finish a task.
【1】Sherry Turkle probably agrees that ________.
A.Internet is just a tool for people
B.people have to know their social status
C.technology can help improve friendship
D.going online helps people lead a happier life
【2】How are family members’ online habits tracked by rescuetime.com?
A.By offering plans and blocking unsafe websites.
B.By blocking unwanted contact and information.
C.By tracking their online time and sorting out data.
D.By making plans and storing collected data.
【3】What can be the best title for the text?
A.Important Tips on Protecting Online Information
B.How to Take Control of Families’ Technology Time
C.Key Advice on How to Avoid Unsafe Websites
D.How to Break Away from Bad Online Habits
24、Personal Forgiveness
Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. 【1】 You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” 【2】 Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of.
At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. 【3】
You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. 【4】 That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this — it’s a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.
It’s something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true. 【5】 We’ re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
A．A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.
B．Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.
C．They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.
D．It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.
E．It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it.
F．Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.
G．Whatever the mistake, remember it isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality.
25、There’s a great example of the power of persistence(坚持) in the way Chinese bamboo grows. When farmers plant the seeds and _______ the soil day after day and year after year, they see no _______ results. Four years can go by before they see any _______. But in the fifth year, a bud(芽) _______ through the soil and it’s said this particular type of bamboo can grow ninety feet in five weeks. This begs the question: Is the bamboo _______ to an overnight success doing all that growing in just five weeks, or does it take five years for the bamboo to reach this _______?
Of course, the bamboo is growing the whole time even though it’s not _______ to anyone other than the _______ farmer. Over the first four years, the bamboo is busy developing a solid root system necessary to _______ its height and weight over a life time. But in the fifth year, all the earlier __________ becomes obvious as the bamboo actually grows before your eyes. __________, this story shows the power of persistence. The farmer’s __________ attention is vital for the bamboo to grow ninety feet and achieve this great result.
As Angela Duckworth shares in Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, our natural talent gives us a(n)__________ when it comes to achieving success. __________, talent on its own is not enough and we all know people who don’t __________ their own potential. Rather, our effort __________ so much more than talent when it comes to achieving a goal. And like the bamboo farmer above, sometimes our effort needs to persist for a long time before we see any __________.
__________ sustained effort is easier when we are passionate(充满激情的)about what we do. When we __________ our work on a sense of purpose and meaning, we are better prepared to use the passion and the persistence to __________ the great results we are capable of achieving. How can you find meaning in your work?
【1】
A．tend
B．expand
C．restore
D．occupy
【2】
A．influential
B．permanent
C．visible
D．complex
【3】
A．growth
B．trend
C．view
D．chance
【4】
A．hatches
B．mounts
C．explodes
D．arises
【5】
A．contrary
B．comparable
C．beneficial
D．responsible
【6】
A．shape
B．weight
C．height
D．standard
【7】
A．intense
B．urgent
C．constant
D．apparent
【8】
A．wise
B．sensitive
C．fortunate
D．humble
【9】
A．measure
B．support
C．recover
D．preserve
【10】
A．work
B．bother
C．consumption
D．discipline
【11】
A．Obviously
B．Incredibly
C．Occasionally
D．Surprisingly
【12】
A．memorable
B．respective
C．efficient
D．consistent
【13】
A．excuse
B．option
C．advantage
D．motivation
【14】
A．Hence
B．Nevertheless
C．Therefore
D．Furthermore
【15】
A．look up to
B．make up for
C．stand up for
D．live up to
【16】
A．seeks
B．counts
C．varies
D．differs
【17】
A．faith
B．source
C．reward
D．warning
【18】
A．Evaluating
B．Devoting
C．Mentioning
D．Recognizing
【19】
A．lessen
B．blame
C．ground
D．submit
【20】
A．bring back
B．bring down
C．bring in
D．bring about
26、请根据以下内容提示写一篇短文，阐述水在人们生活中的重要性以及如何解决缺水问题。
1.没有水，人与动植物怎么办？
2.缺水问题越来越严重。原因有人口增长、工农业的发展、污染等。
3.应采取措施解决缺水问题；充分利用；避免污染；净化雨水或海水。
参考词汇：净化purify；缺水water shortage；污染pollute/pollution；采取措施take measures；工业industry
注意：1.短文要包括以上要点；
2.不要逐字逐条翻译，可以适当增加细节；
3.词数120左右。
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