1、Water，which seems so simple and common，is ________ makes life possible.
A. what B. that
C. which D. how
2、Water _____ out of pipes; burning gas flared into the sky; the bombed transformers cut the electricity of the district; a school and a hospital were also hit.
A．blanketed
B．secured
C．gushed
D．burned
3、Either you or he going to the teachers’ office after class.
A. is B. were
C. are D. will
4、Student loan is supposed to provide financial support for people who would ______ not be able to go to college.
A．otherwise
B．meanwhile
C．therefore
D．anyway
5、—Come on，Kitty.
—Oh, good heavens! Both my legs are nearly to give out. I_______ for hours like a dog.
A.have been walking B.had walked C.was walking D.walked
6、There ________ some trouble over this in the past, I want to treat the matter carefully.
A．being
B．was
C．had been
D．has been
7、We do not have the and therefore cannot afford the latest computer software.
A. supplies B. facilities
C. sources D. resources
8、His words puzzled me so much that I had a hard time trying to ______ what he really meant.
A. make the most of B. make sense of
C. make for D. make up
9、 --- Jack， you look so great！
--- Thanks! I have lost 20 pounds since I ______ my personal trainer six months ago．
A． hired B． have hired
C． hire D． had hired
10、_________ students have graduated from universities in the past few years.
A.Five hundred of B.Thousand of C.Million of D.Millions of
11、This kind of ancient book requires a great deal of .
A. concentration B. attraction
C.appreciation D.notice
12、Scientists are convinced ___________ the positive effect of laughter ___________ physical and mental health.
A. of; at B. by; in C. of; on D. on; at
13、Oliver is an orphan boy________ parents are dead.
A．who
B．his
C．whose
D．which
14、—-Mr. Smith is said _________.
—-Yes. He worked in our factory for 35 years! What a good worker!
A.to retire B.to have been retiring C.to have retired D.to be retired
15、I often visit my English teacher, ________help is important to me.
A．whose
B．which
C．that
D．who
16、The elephant was very _________ because the monkey stole all his bananas.
A．absent
B．active
C．afraid
D．angry
17、Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with ____________of their parents.
A．those
B．that
C．the ones
D．these
18、English is also spoken in Singapore and Malaysia and countries in Africa ______ South Africa.
A. such as B. that is
C. namely D. for example
19、The problems to be discussed at the meeting tomorrow are really hard ________.
A．to be solved
B．solved
C．solving
D．to solve
20、When the engineers the car parks, they based their plan on one car per four families.
A. touched on B. laid out
C. cut out D. broke up
21、Growing up in rural Malawi, Africa, William Kamkwamba learned to accept that life was hard. He lived with his parents and seven sisters in a small clay house without electricity or running water. Like most boys in his village, William was expected to assist his parents on the family farm, as well as keep up with his school work. Each night, like most Malawians, his family went to bed early because the kerosene oil they needed to light the lamps was costly.
When he was 10, a terrible drought left many Malawians hungry and William’s family was no exception. At the age of 13, William and many other children were forced to drop out of school when their parents could no longer afford his schooling. William had to work even harder to help his family, but he wasn’t ready to give up his education. He went to the local library and took out some books to study. One book, called Using Energy, sparked William’s interest in science and gave him an idea that significantly changed his future.
In the book, William found a picture of a windmill, and a brief description of how it could be used to generate electricity from wind. He knew that there was plenty of wind in his village, and realized that if he could build a windmill like that, he could give his family and the people in his village a much better life. There was just one problem. The book didn’t explain how to build a windmill, and neither did any of the other books in the library.
What happened over the next year demonstrated William’s incredible ambition and determination. He began to collect any kinds of materials he thought could be useful—scraps of wood, broken bicycles, old shoes—and started to build a windmill next to his family’s house. He endured many challenges and failures. Other people in his village called him crazy and said his idea would never work. Finally, at the age of 14, William completed his first windmill. When they saw electric lights and heard the sound of music on the radio coming from William’s house, the village people came running. He had done it. William Kamkwamba had found a way to capture the wind.
Kamkwamba’s autobiography, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, tells the story of how the rest of the world came to know about his achievements. With the help of international supporters, his village now has clean running water, solar powered lighting, and electric power. As a result of his actions, Kamkwamba was invited to study engineering at Dartmouth College, one of the top-ranking universities in the U. S. He also travels the world and gives talks about how he made his dream a reality.
【1】William went to the local library because ________.
A．he wanted to find some materials for his invention
B．it was his favorite way to kill time and relax
C．it was believed to be a way to change his fate
D．he wanted to continue his education
【2】Paragraph 3 is mainly about ________.
A．why the windmill is so attractive
B．how William got inspired by a book
C．why William decided to continue his education
D．how a windmill works to produce electricity
【3】William Kamkwamba can be best described as ________.
A．brave and patient
B．honest and forgiving
C．ambitious and determined
D．reasonable and humorous
【4】What is the message conveyed in the passage?
A．We should strike while the iron is hot.
B．A good beginning makes a good end.
C．One who lives his dream can make a difference.
D．You’d better not put all the eggs in one basket.
22、Every day, life is made and lost. Every day, life goes on. Every day we experience some of the most important parts of life and may not even realize it: love, generosity, and perseverance. These values aren't just important to us; they make the world what it is.
Scientists say that gravitational(重力的)force makes the world turn, but some people say that love makes it go round. Love can be found anywhere: in families, friends, even complete strangers. Even if you can’t see it, you know it's there.
Love may connect people all over the world, but what would the world be without generosity? Whether after a national disaster, or a school fund-raiser, one thing is certain--it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is found everywhere and whether it's a large or small act, it makes a difference. Most of all, being generous is not something you need any qualifications for, but no matter what you do, it can make a difference, Sometimes, though, it takes effort to be generous, which leads us to perseverance.
Founding a country, riding a bike, or finishing an essay, these are all finished with perseverance. Perseverance is the one thing that can help us achieve whatever we want. It is what helps scientists to discover cures for diseases, and athletes to become champions. You may fail, but every time you make a mistake, that's one less to make the next time.
There is an infinite(无穷的)number of things we value, but without love, generosity and perseverance, we just don't think that our life or the world would be the way it is.
【1】The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “ ______ ”.
A. the world B. gravitational force
C. value D. experience
【2】To be generous, the author thinks _____.
A. you needn't make efforts
B. you should be qualified
C. you should give all you have
D. you will find it good to give
【3】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Perseverance is the only thing that can help us to achieve success.
B. People don't understand the life they are experiencing at all.
C. We can find love in complete strangers sometimes,
D. What the world is like depends on gravity and love.
【4】What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Success and Failure. B. Three Values.
C. Endless Love. D. Life full of Hope.
23、Summer Camps in Season!
STEM Camp
90% of the jobs in the future will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers take part in interesting STEM activities!
Time: July 10 to August 14
Cost: $ 180
Register: www.stemcamp.ca or Call: 519-475-6600.
Kandalore
The finest traditional camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe adventures and in-camp activities. For more than 65 years, Kandalore has given campers the opportunity to know and be themselves. We create a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their unique self, grow in self-confidence and build lifetime friendships.
Time: June 15 to 28
Cost: $ 2,340
Register: www.kandlore.com or Call: 416-322-9735.
ESL Summer Camp
Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English and experience the wonders of summer at our 42-acre campus; students enjoy the excellent dormitory, dining, academic, and social facilities of one of Canada’s oldest independent schools.
Time: June 25 to July 21
Cost: $ 5,500
Register: www.pickeringcollege.ca or Call: 905-175-8900.
DEEP Summer Academy
We provide high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects. Organized by University of Toronto, DEEP is one of the most diverse pre-university engineering programs all over the world with scholarships (奖学金).
Time: August 16 to 26
Cost: $ 465
Register: www. outreachengineering.ca or Call: 416-946-0816.
【1】Which number should you call if you want to improve your English?
A. 416-322-9735. B. 416-946-0816.
C. 905-175-8900. D. 519-475-6600.
【2】When will the shortest camp start?
A. On August 16. B. On June 15.
C. On June 25. D. On July 10.
【3】How similar are STEM Camp and DEEP Summer Academy?
A. They both offer scholarships for students.
B. They provide the exact same courses for students.
C. They both prepare students for their development.
D. They are both designed for international students.
24、The evidence for harmony may not be obvious in some families. But it seems that four out of five young people now get on well with their parents, which is the opposite of the popularly-held image (形象) of unhappy teenagers locked in their room after endless family quarrels.
An important new study into teenage attitudes surprisingly shows that their family life is more harmonious than it had ever been in the past. “We were surprised by just how positive today‘s young people seem to be about their families,” said one member of the research team. “They’re expected to be rebellious (叛逆的) and selfish but actually they have other things on their minds: they want a car and material goods, and they worry about whether school is serving them well. There‘s more negotiation (商议) and discussion between parents and children, and children expect to take part in the family decision-making process. They don’t want to rock the boat (捣乱).”
So it seems that this generation of parents is much more likely than parents of 30 years ago to treat their children as friends. “My parents are happy to discuss things with me and willing to listen to me,” says 17-year-old Daniel Lazall. “I always tell them when I‘m going out clubbing. As long as they know what I’m doing, they‘re fine with me.” Susan Crome, who is now 21, agrees. “Looking back on the last 10 years, there was a lot of what you could call negotiation. For example, as long as I’d done all my homework, I could go out on a Saturday night. But I think my grandparents were a lot stricter with my parents than that.”
Maybe this positive view of family life should not be unexpected. It is possible that the idea of teenage rebellion is not rooted in real facts. A researcher comments (评论), “Our surprise that teenagers say they get along well with their parents comes because of a brief period in our social history when teenagers were regarded as different beings. But that idea of rebelling and breaking away from their parents really only happened during that one time in the 1960s when everyone rebelled. The normal situation throughout history has been a smooth change from helping out with the family business to taking it over. ”
【1】What is popular among the teenagers today?
A. They worry about school.
B. They dislike living with their parents.
C. They have to be locked in to avoid troubles.
D. They quarrel a lot with other family members.
【2】The study shows that teenagers don‘t want to __________.
A. share family responsibility
B. cause trouble in their families
C. go boating with their family
D. make family decisions
【3】Compared with parents of 30 years ago, today‘s parents ____________.
A. go to clubs more often with their children
B. are much stricter with their children
C. care less about their children‘s life
D. give their children more freedom
【4】According to the writer, teenage rebellion __________.
A. may be a false belief
B. is common nowadays
C. existed only in the 1960s
D. resulted from changes in families
【5】 What is the passage mainly about?
A. Negotiation in family.
B. Education in family.
C. Harmony in family.
D. Teenage troubles in family.
25、Any kid would be lucky to have a brother as thoughtful as Christian Hammerer.
Not only is the 18-year-old from Georgia a ________ role model to his sister Skylar, but he would also do anything to make her________. That was why he made sure the 7-year-old had a ________ time at her father-daughter dance.
In the days leading up to the dance, it was all Skylar could ________. Her mom Trelysia, on the other hand, was growing more and more________. Although Skylar’s dad had________ to be there, he didn’t ________at last year’s dance. He was always ________ with his work and he went abroad last year, so Trelysia couldn’t make sure that he would________.
The big day was approaching. ________, Trelysia was right to be anxious(忧虑的). On that day, Skylar was rather________ when her dad didn’t show up.
“She cried________ she had her heart set on going,” her mom wrote. “I felt so bad because there was ________ I could do.”
That was when Christian appeared!
“Her big brother stepped in and said he’d ________ her because he wanted his sister to know that she deserved a man capable of(有能力) ________ his word and making her feel special. We were all very ________” Trelysia said “I know that I’m raising someone a ________ husband one day.”
While Skylar missed her dad, she had great fun ________ with Christian! Even better, now she knows she can always ________him, which brings their proud mom plenty of joy.
We have no doubt Christian will grow up to be a kind man – and an amazing father! After all, he’s already________ himself to be one of the world’s best brothers.
【1】
A．fantastic
B．similar
C．formal
D．healthy
【2】
A．wealthy
B．popular
C．safe
D．happy
【3】
A．hard
B．limited
C．pleasant
D．thin
【4】
A．look for
B．believe in
C．get across
D．talk about
【5】
A．excited
B．worried
C．curious
D．tired
【6】
A．promised
B．managed
C．regretted
D．happened
【7】
A．react
B．work
C．appear
D．lose
【8】
A．bored
B．busy
C．familiar
D．angry
【9】
A．pay off
B．pass by
C．hold on
D．come back
【10】
A．Unfortunately
B．Thankfully
C．Uncertainly
D．Commonly
【11】
A．calm
B．sad
C．tired
D．shy
【12】
A．but
B．when
C．until
D．because
【13】
A．anything
B．everything
C．nothing
D．something
【14】
A．visit
B．take
C．leave
D．save
【15】
A．trusting
B．accepting
C．spreading
D．keeping
【16】
A．touched
B．confused
C．embarrassed
D．disappointed
【17】
A．strict
B．polite
C．confident
D．trustworthy
【18】
A．dancing
B．competing
C．speaking
D．sharing
【19】
A．learn from
B．care for
C．rely on
D．cheer for
【20】
A．considered
B．proved
C．bothered
D．reminded
26、假设你是李华，在美国迪士尼乐园（Disneyland）游玩时丢了钱包，该园的工作人员（Henry）帮你找到钱包并设法还给了你。请你写封信向他表示感谢。要点如下：
1. 说明写信原因；
2. 简述事情经过；
3. 表达谢意。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Henry,
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Yours truly
Li Hua