1、An inspiring teacher can stimulate students to succeed.
A．motivate
B．waken
C．commit
D．guarantee
2、Tom is so independent that he never asks his parents’ opinion ________ he wants their support.
A．since
B．once
C．unless
D．after
3、Most of her spare time ________, she still kept on her research in the library.
A. occupied B. to be occupied
C. was occupied D. had been occupied
4、The Black woman ________ the lowest place on the wage scale and is restricted to the lowest-status.
A．contains
B．affords
C．occupies
D．includes
5、Don’t worry. I will make every effort my report for the conference.
A．to prepare
B．prepared
C．preparing
D．prepare
6、He doesn’t have enough money for food, ________ amusements.
A．let alone
B．leave alone
C．not speaking
D．leave off
7、Before that time I also kept physically active by training moderately hard_____.
A. overly B. reasonably C. blindly D. positively
8、Professor Smith, _______ for his informative lectures, was warmly received by his students.
A.knowing B.known C.to be known D.having known
9、Once children reach the age of 18，they are encouraged to be and make a living on their own.
A. independent B. confident
C. courageous D. proud
10、Did he tell you _______ he came here for the day before yesterday?
A.when B.why C.what D.which
11、According to an Australia study, people who do not get enough sleep are more than die of heart disease as people who get enough sleep.
A. as twice likely to B. twice likely than
C. twice as likely to D. likely as twice
12、We all ___________ some extent remember the good times and forget the bad.
A.in B.on C.to D.from
13、--Does the young man standing there ________ the company.
-- No, the company is _____his father.
A. in possession of; in the possession of
B. have possession of; in the possession of
C. take possession of; in possession of
D. have possession of; in possession of
14、We regret to inform you that there are no tickets ________ for Friday’s performance.
A．available
B．spare
C．convenient
D．affordable
15、When it comes to the speed of response, a small firm can ___________a big company.
A．outnumber
B．outgrow
C．outlive
D．outdo
16、These diagrams are especially helpful when we have a concrete problem ______ at hand.
A. be solved B. to solve C. solved D. being solved
17、—Go for a picnic this weekend, OK?
—__________. I love getting close to nature.
A. I couldn’t agree more B. I don’t think so
C. I believe not D. I’m afraid not
18、— Jack, my plane arrives at 8:00 pm when, I suppose, you ______ dinner.
— But I can wait.
A. will have B. have had
C. will have had D. are having
19、 ______her dark sunglasses, the star wasn’t recognized by crazy fans.
A. Hiding behind B. To hide behind
C. Hide behind D. Hidden behind
20、The teacher told us that light faster than sound.
A. travelled B. had travelled
C. is travelling D. travels
21、English Conversation
Leader: Mandi Ashmore
english@ iwc-lausanne. org
We meet on Mondays at 14：30 at the IWC clubhouse. We chat for about an hour and discuss everything. Mandi asks “students” to contact her on Monday to confirm the class as sometimes she needs to cancel for various reasons or occasionally she may choose to hold the class at a different venue(举办地点) or at an earlier time for us to be able to have lunch together.
French Conversation, Advanced Beginner
Leader: Marielle Sulmoni
frenchconvo@ iwc-lausanne. org
I'm French (born in Bordeaux) and Swiss by marriage. I hold an advanced beginners' French conversation class on Tuesday afternoons from 14：30 16：00. We meet weekly at the clubhouse in a friendly atmosphere. I hope to help you use your knowledge of French, allowing you to speak with no fear of making mistakes, which in time will become fewer and fewer.
French Language Lab, Beginner
Leader: Maija Remlinger
frenchlab@ iwc-lausanne. org
The group meets on Thursday afternoons from 15：00－16：30 at the clubhouse. The first half of the class is devoted to reading out loud from the book “Easy French Reader”, working on pronunciation and phrasing. During the second half, we listen to audio recordings from “New French with Ease” and work on oral comprehension.
French Conversation, Advanced
Leader: Juliette Brull
french@ iwc-lausanne, org
We meet every Tuesday at the IWC clubhouse from 9：30－11：00. Most of our time is devoted to very lively discussions about current events and various topics. We also read a book written by a French author and sometimes we see a French movie.
【1】Why are you advised to contact Mandi?
A. To check the arrangement. B. To exchange ideas.
C. To decide the topics. D. To ask for leave.
【2】Which of the clubs focuses mainly on the basic knowledge of language?
A. English Conversation.
B. French Conversation, Advanced .
C. French Language Lab, Beginner.
D. French Conversation, Advanced Beginner.
【3】Who will you get in touch with if you like watching French films?
A. Mandy Ashmore B. Marielle Sulmoni
C. Maija Remlinger D. Juliette Brull
22、What will our homes be like in the future? Here are some predictions:
◆Want to take a shower when you get home? You’ll be able to let your smart water heater (热水器) start heating up when you’re on your way home.
◆Did I turn off the oven? Did I close the window? Everyone may have a moment like that. But in the future, your home will check these for you.
◆In your home of the future, all of your devices (设备) can work together to make your life more comfortable. When you turn on the lights in the morning, your windows will open at the same time. The lights will slowly be turned off by themselves after the sun appears.
◆Your home may have dangers. The hackers (黑客) could open your door and cause a mess (造成麻烦) at your home through your phone or other devices. Your home will tell you about it but you can’t arrive in time. So people will have to be careful of their personal information.
【1】What can we do on our way home in the future?
A．All of your devices can work together.
B．Take a shower.
C．Working.
D．Let the water heater work.
【2】What will our life be like in the future in the smart home?
A．Very busy.
B．More boring.
C．More comfortable.
D．A lot of work.
【3】According to the article, who may make your home dangerous?
A．The hackers.
B．The thieves.
C．The police.
D．Your devices.
【4】Which of following is NOT TRUE in the future about the life in the passage?
A．You will be able to let your smart water heater start heating up when you are on your way home.
B．The light will be turned on by themselves after the sun appears.
C．Your home will check these for you.
D．People will have to be careful of their personal information.
23、Mrs. Turner’s telephone number was 3463, and the number of the cinema in town was 3464. People often made mistakes and telephoned her when they actually wanted the cinema.
One evening the telephone bell rang and Mrs. Turner answered it. A tired man’s voice came over the telephone, “At what time does your last film begin?” “I’m sorry,” said Mrs. Turner, “but you have the wrong number. This is not the cinema.” “Oh, it began twenty minutes ago? ” said the man. “I’m sorry about that. Well, goodbye.” Mrs. Turner was very surprised, so she told her husband. He laughed and said, “No, that wasn’t a mistake. The man’s wife wanted to go to the cinema, but he was feeling tired, so he telephoned the cinema. His wife heard him, but she didn’t hear you. Now they will stay at home this evening, and the husband will be happy!”
【1】When the tired man telephoned Mrs. Turner by mistake, she was_____.
A. angry B. not at all surprised
C. pleased D. surprised
【2】Mrs. Turner was surprised because the tired man _____.
A. wanted the cinema but called a wrong number
B. said something that had nothing to do with her answer
C. asked her silly questions that she didn’t know how to answer
D. was angry with himself for having made the mistake
【3】Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The Turners lived near the cinema.
B. Both of the Turners didn’t want to go to the cinema.
C. The man didn’t want to go to the cinema with his wife that night.
D. The man’s wife was angry for what her husband had done.
【4】The husband would be happy because he ______.
A. made fun of his wife
B. could enjoy himself alone that night
C. could relax（放松） himself at hom
D. could have a good time at home with his wife
24、 Many bad things in life start with a lie. Perhaps it’s one of the lies you tell yourself, like I’m not good enough. That lie can hold you back from many things. Then there are the lies others tell you to manipulate their way to getting what they want. Perhaps the most devastating one is a lie that someone completely makes up to hurt you or try to ruin your life.
Sadly, there are now many people who believe that lying to get what you want is now the way of the world and perfectly acceptable. That woman who attacked the young black man in New York after falsely accusing him of stealing her iPhone is saying he attacked her-even though the truth is all on video. And there are people, mostly racist people, who believe her because they want to.
It is mistake to think that any belief has ultimate(终极的)power over the truth. But some beliefs are so popular and shared by so many people that they can cause an uprising(暴动)and make things horrible for the rest of us.
Unfortunately, the cultural lies that people tell themselves happen globally as well as in the school yard or on the job. On top of that, the personal lies that people spread about others can make life hard. When your value system is called into question, and you fear how this will make you look to the people in your world, it can make you crazy.
Lying is often a result of selfishness. Some people don’t care who gets hurt, as long as they get what they want.
I have watched good lives get put on hold because someone told a lie. I have seen people put in jail because of a lie. I have held the hands of a kind-hearted dying man who only wanted to know the truth about why his children were turned against him. Lies only hurt. Let’s remember that. Let’s not forget the damage that can be done, and maybe we will all get to live better lives, even though we are sharing a very difficult time. Lies are always uncovered. Always.
That may not help you night now, but it is something to hold onto.
【1】What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A．The harm lies can do.
B．The purpose behind lies.
C．Different types of lies.
D．The most devastating lies
【2】Why does the author give the example of a stolen iPhone in paragraph 2?
A．To analyze how lies cause bad effects
B．To prove there are too many racists in America now.
C．To explain why truth is the ultimate power.
D．To show that many people lie to get what they want.
【3】What can we conclude from paragraphs 3-5?
A．Cultural lies are often obvious.
B．Most personal lies result from hatred.
C．Wrong common beliefs can be powerful
D．People who spread lies should be put into prison.
【4】What does “it” refer to in the last paragraph?
A．Lies will grow and spread.
B．Lies are not acceptable.
C．Lies will be exposed sooner or later.
D．One truth is better than a hundred lies
25、People may misunderstand what they used to be familiar with. I remember a _________ professor, invited to our school, taught stress management principles in a school hall _________ with students.
As she _________ a glass of water, each of us expected we’d be asked the _________ “glass half-empty or glass half-full” question. _________,with a smile on her face, the professor asked, “How _________ is this glass of water I’m holding?”
All of us shouted out answers ranging from 8 ounces to a couple of pounds.
She then replied, “From my point if view, the absolute weight of this glass doesn’t matter. It all _________ how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute or two, it’s rather light. If I hold it for an hour straight, its weight might make my arm _________ a bit. If I hold it for a day straight, my arm will likely cramp up and feel _________ numb and paralyzed, ____________ me to drop the glass to the floor. In each case mentioned above, the ____________ of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels to me.”
As the whole class ____________ our heads in agreement, she continued, “Your ____________ and worries in life are very much like this glass of water. Think about them for a little while and ____________ happens. Think about them a bit longer and you begin to suffer a little. Think about them all day long, and you will feel specially numb and paralyzed-____________of doing anything else ____________ you drop them.”
It’s important to remember to ____________ your stresses and worries. Whatever happens during the day, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t ____________ them through the night and into the next day with you. If you still feel the weight of ____________ stress, it’s a strong sign that it’s time to put the ____________ down.
【1】
A．physics
B．chemistry
C．literature
D．psychology
【2】
A．decorated
B．connected
C．filled
D．associated
【3】
A．took
B．raised
C．drank
D．pointed
【4】
A．interesting
B．meaningful
C．typical
D．personal
【5】
A．Therefore
B．Besides
C．Then
D．Instead
【6】
A．heavy
B．thin
C．clean
D．large
【7】
A．occurs to
B．contributes to
C．agrees on
D．depends on
【8】
A．ache
B．sour
C．injure
D．bend
【9】
A．slightly
B．surprisingly
C．completely
D．regularly
【10】
A．allowing
B．forcing
C．turning
D．joining
【11】
A．shape
B．appearance
C．weight
D．size
【12】
A．shook
B．nodded
C．hung
D．lifted
【13】
A．joys
B．stresses
C．laughs
D．thrills
【14】
A．everything
B．something
C．anything
D．nothing
【15】
A．incapable
B．unable
C．ashamed
D．shameful
【16】
A．since
B．after
C．if
D．until
【17】
A．let go of
B．bear in mind
C．look back on
D．take part in
【18】
A．carry
B．forget
C．enjoy
D．avoid
【19】
A．last year’s
B．today s
C．yesterday’s
D．this year’s
【20】
A．ability
B．glass
C．duty
D．attempt
26、某英文报纸就“倡导学生应该如何进行低碳（节能）生活、环境保护” 这一话题进行征文，请你投稿。
保护地球环境、倡导低碳生活是我们的职责。作为一名中学生，我们可以做一些事情去保护我们的环境。事实上，最简单的日常行为也能对环境产生很大的影响。请谈谈你平时的具体做法，你有何体会，并且今后打算做什么。
注意: 1.词数100左右;2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
友情提示：
greenhouse effect（温室效应）, vehicle exhaust（汽车尾气）, duty, the low carbon life(低碳生活), protect, save energy, turn off
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