1、As I'm weight, the doctor has warned me to keep off sugar
A.gaining B.getting C.gathering D.putting
2、Many questions _________ at the meeting, but he answered none.
A．raised
B．were risen
C．came up
D．asked
3、One-fifth of the area ________ covered with trees. About seventy percent of the trees ________ been planted recently.
A.is; has B.are; have C.is; have D.are; has
4、People in Tibet are ______ than they used to be.
A. well off B. more better off
C. much better off D. quite better off
5、It is universally recognized that how one performs when faced with fierce competition can ________ the best in them.
A.bring out B.pull out C.turn out D.put out
6、As a clown actor, he does tricks, sings songs and tells silly stories to ______ the children.
A．entertain
B．encounter
C．embarrass
D．emerge
7、Come on! Anybody here can learn to do a rock climb. There is _____ to it really.
A. everything B. anything
C. nothing D. something
8、His parents were ________ at the ________ news that he failed the exam again.
A. disappointed, disappointing B. disappointed, disappointed
C. disappointing, disappointing D. disappointing, disappointed
9、— Has he passed the exam?
— He’s one of the top students in our class.
A. Definitely! B. No one knows for sure.
C. No way! D. Keep cool.
10、She pretended _______ me when I passed by.
A.having not seen B.not seeing
C.to not see D.not to see
11、Who is ______ to be the best football player?
A．likely
B．certain
C．possible
D．probable
12、I hope my teacher will take into ________ the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she ________ my paper.
A．account; marks
B．count; marks
C．account; marked
D．count; marked
13、The room we visited yesterday was bare ______ a few broken chairs.
A. as well as B. except for
C. except D. except that
14、Excuse me for ______ you, but it is something urgent.
A.lying B.warning C.disturbing D.forcing
15、— What is 10% of 800,000,000?
— It is _____.
A．eight million B．eighty million
C．eight hundred million D．eight billion
16、When the boy said what he wanted to buy, the shop assistant pretended _____ him and went on chatting with others.
A．not to hear
B．to not hear
C．not hearing
D．not to be hearing
17、Jack told me that he would go back to his native country but he didn’t tell me when he ______.
A.will leave B.leaves C.was leaving D.left
18、I hope all the precautions against air pollution, _____ suggested by local government, will be seriously considered here.
A．while
B．since
C．after
D．as
19、–Have you got the results of the final exam?
--Not yet. It will be a few days ______ we know the full results.
A. since B. after C. before D. that
20、The supermarket has installed security cameras to ________ thieves.
A．foster
B．complain
C．edit
D．deter
21、 Two British teachers have broken the world record for the longest journey in a tuk-tuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles. Richard Sears and Nick Gough traveled 37,500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries. They did this to support grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South America.
The pair, who set off from London, thought their expedition was over when the vehicle started to fail. When the tuk-tuk broke, they were only 70 kilometers from their destination. They decided to pull it the rest of the way. The tuk-tuk, which weighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turns by Rich and Nick over three days. On arrival in Chepen, Peru, they discovered a mechanic who specialized in tuk-tuks and managed to fix it.
The pair were back on the road and aiming for their next goal. Along their journey they had to tackle deserts and jungles. They also survived close encounters with elephants in Uganda and Botswana and an accident in Malaysia. The greatest hardship on the tuk-tuk was the mountain ranges lying in their path, including the Alps, the Himalayas and the Andes.
Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa, Asia and South America. They witnessed firsthand the educational challenges facing these areas today. They joined street children in the slums of Cairo, Khartoum, Kampala, Mumbai and Phnom Penh. They visited Congolese refugees (难民) in camps in Eastern Burundi. They witnessed how education could free sex-workers in Delhi and victims of human trafficking in Nepal.
The pair established The Tuk Tuk Educational Trust, a U.K. registered charity.
Talking bout their motivation, Richard said: “The world’s leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary education but, in spite of this pledge (誓言，承诺), over 57 million primary-aged children worldwide are still out of school; many more are in school, though still cannot access quality learning opportunities.”
【1】Why did the two teachers travel the world?
A.To support an education project.
B.To create a new world record.
C.To entertain themselves.
D.To challenge themselves.
【2】How far did the two teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average?
A.A little more than 30 kilometers. B.About 14 miles.
C.43 miles. D.70 kilometers.
【3】What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A.How they realized their next goal.
B.Their exciting experience on the road.
C.The beautiful scenery of famous mountains.
D.The difficulties and dangers they faced in the journey.
【4】Which of the following best describes the two teachers?
A.Curious and brave. B.Humorous and generous.
C.Courageous and responsible. D.Efficient and honest.
22、 There are many Spanish gossip magazines being published around the world. If your Spanish is good enough, these magazines will offer a lively look into the private moments of the beautiful, rich and famous, and provide entertainment and at the same time, help you practice your Spanish.
Diez Minutos: The magazine is a classic Spanish gossip feast with daily news based on many stories of love, separation, divorce and death. The two main parts are headlined “love” and “partners”. They also have an online version of the magazine for serious gossip addicts.
Hola: It is Spain’s top weekly magazine and the leader of the gossip world. It contains many pictures and a round-up of well-known and less well-known nobles and people in show business. Apart from edited highlights from the present and past issues, there is a report of the week and photo of the week. There is also a French version called OhLa!
Revista CUORE: As the third best-selling gossip magazine in Spain, it is mainly aimed at younger teenage readers who look not only for current celebrity (名流）gossip，but also for fashion and TV news. It uses a lot of oral terms.
Revista SEMANA: It is a Spanish magazine covering the latest news on the famous in Spain and Hollywood. It also offers its readers information on fashion, beauty, cooking and travel.
Revista LECTURAS: Practical, friendly and informal, this magazine is one of the most widely-read gossip magazines on the Spanish market today.
Marujeo.com: It is a blog serving up a daily diet of national gossip news on Spanish and international celebrities and the celebrity world from a particular point of view.
Revista CARAS: It is a magazine published in various countries of Latin America. It is also exported to certain parts of the United States, bringing together strange and wonderful news from around the world and the famous Latin community.
【1】What does the first paragraph tell us about Spanish gossip magazines?
1.Types 2. Publishers 3. Functions 4. Origins
A.1、2 B.3、4
C.1、3 D.2、4
【2】Which of the following also has a French version?
A.Hola. B.Revista SEMANA.
C.Revista LECTURAS. D.Marujeo.com.
【3】How many of the magazines mentioned in the text can be read on the Internet?
A.One. B.Two.
C.Three. D.pour
23、 Dazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye — catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd -pleasers can have some damaging side effects. Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals — as well as some humans.
The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead — all found in fireworks — have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin (毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.
Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can bum their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources. Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Sky lanterns — a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.
Party crackers — a favorite in the United Kingdom — give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.
Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm!
【1】The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _________.
A.the special sounds of fireworks excite people
B.the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies
C.fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers
D.debris from fireworks can even find its way into water
【2】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.
B.Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.
C.Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.
D.Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.
【3】What is implied from the passage?
A.Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.
B.It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.
C.Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.
D.Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.
【4】What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?
A.It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.
B.Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.
C.You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.
D.Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.
24、Is the “Go to College” Message Overdone?
Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn’t the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that “we may have overdone the message” on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.
“We’ve been telling students and their families for years that college is the only way to succeed in the economy and of course there’s a lot of truth to that,” Ms. Sawhill said. “On average it does pay off… But if you load up on a whole lot of student debt and then you don’t graduate, that is a very bad situation.”
One comment that people often repeat among the years of slow job growth has been the value of education for landing a job and advancing in a career. April’s national unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for high-school graduates over 25 years old who hadn’t attended college was 7.4%, compared with 3.9% for those with a bachelor’s degree or more education. The difference is even bigger among those aged 16—24. The jobless rate for those with only a high school diploma in that age group is about 20%. At the same time, recent research by Canadian economists warns that a college degree is no guarantee of promising employment.
Ms. Sawhill pointed out that among the aspects that affect the value of a college education is the field of one’s major: Students in engineering or other sciences end up earning more than ones who major in the arts or education. The cost of tuition (学费) and the availability of financial aid are other considerations, with public institutions generally a better financial bargain than private ones.
She suggested two ways to improve the situation: increasing vocational (职业的)-technical training programs and taking a page from Europe’s focus on early education rather than post-secondary learning. “The European countries put a little more attention to getting people prepared in the primary grades,” she said. “Then they have a higher bar for whoever goes to college—but once you get into college, you’re more likely to be highly subsidized (资助).”
She also is a supporter of technical training—to teach students how to be plumbers, welders and computer programmers—because “employers are desperate” for workers with these skills.
【1】People usually think that .
A. the cost of technical schooling is a problem
B. technical skills are most important for finding a job
C. one will not succeed without a college degree
D. there is an increased competition in getting into a college
【2】What does the underlined part “taking a page from” (in Para.5) possibly mean?
A. Learning from. B. Changing from.
C. Differing from. D. Hearing from.
【3】What can we infer from the passage?
A. Public institutions charge more for education.
B. European universities are stricter with students.
C. Canadian students prefer to major in engineering.
D. Students with certain skills are in great demand.
【4】Ms. Sawhill may probably agree that .
A. technical training is more important than college education
B. too much stress has been put on the value of college degrees
C. a college degree will ensure promising employment
D. it’s easier for art students to find favorite jobs
25、I owe a young lady a letter.
She wrote to me last week asking how I was, saying she was fine and that she was _________ the dress we sent for her birthday. Then she wrote, “Please _________.”
If my memory _________ me right, it is a decade since someone asked me to write back. We don’t write letters anymore. The _________ is gone; there’s nothing good in the _________ but advertisements and circulars.
When I was young my father took a new job. We only moved 200 miles, but it felt like we had been _________ from friends, extended family and all things _________ by two continents and an ocean. Long distance phone calls were_________ and expensive then, most often _________ for emergencies or bad news. But people wrote. Both my grandmothers and two of my great-aunts wrote to me. It was __________ that someone took an interest in a __________ kid. That someone would take the time to put pen to __________ and share their lives and __________ mine meant a lot, really. I spent many a Sunday evening straining to compose (用心写)__________ and well-written letters.
My mother was a great letter writer. I looked forward to her letters when I went to college and then working at the other end of the __________. When I married, had children and moved again, still far from home, she wrote __________. Letters were a way of closing the __________.
As phone calls became __________, then cheap, the flow of letters became __________ and eventually stopped. But that was not the case today. Today there was something truly special, which takes me to my most __________ task at hand, “Dear Audrey…”
A．designing
B．enjoying
C．selecting
D．understanding
A．accept
B．understand
C．respond
D．decide
A．fails
B．serves
C．fits
D．confirms
A．thrill
B．purpose
C．dilemma
D．courage
A．mail
B．practice
C．spot
D．home
A．transported
B．prevented
C．blocked
D．separated
A．impressive
B．considerate
C．familiar
D．positive
A．valuable
B．secret
C．rare
D．brief
A．respected
B．reserved
C．handled
D．considered
A．difficult
B．polite
C．impossible
D．special
A．hopeless
B．homesick
C．fragile
D．poor
A．use
B．process
C．paper
D．affection
A．put forward
B．inquire about
C．react to
D．look into
A．active
B．precious
C．admirable
D．thoughtful
A．company
B．garden
C．country
D．newspaper
A．happily
B．finally
C．especially
D．faithfully
A．distance
B．distinction
C．interval
D．gap
A．affordable
B．reasonable
C．adequate
D．direct
A．complex
B．unmistakable
C．slow
D．indefinite
A．skillful
B．delightful
C．natural
D．typical
26、假定你是李华，你校摄影俱乐部（ photography club）将举办主题摄影展．请给喜欢摄影的英国朋友Tom写封信，告知他展览的消息并邀请他提供作品．内容包括：
1．主题：保护文化遗产；
2．展览时间：6月1日至14日；
3．投稿邮箱： photographyshow@163c0m．
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
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