1、My hands are dirty.I____________ the door all the morning.
A.paint B.will paint C.have been painting D.had painted
2、Pigeons are the ________ of peace, which make me love them more, because I love peace.
A．mark
B．logo
C．sign
D．symbol
3、By the time he left the college, he ______ dozens of things so he was a great guy.
A．has invented
B．was inventing
C．would invent
D．had invented
4、The stewardess asked all the passengers on board to remain ________ as the plane was making a landing.
A.seating B.seated C.to be seating D.to seat
5、Your answer is not acceptable, and _____.
A. so am I B. so I am
C. neither is mine D. mine is neither
6、China Hengda＿well have won the football match, but I don't know because I wasn't there.
A. could B. may
C. should D. must
7、-I have heard that Ms. Smith was the first________to our office today
-Yes. But with the work________, she left early.
A．coming; done
B．coming; to be done
C．to come; done
D．to come; to be done
8、We will make him our monitor. (分析句子结构)
A．S+V+O
B．S+V+DO+IO
C．S+V+P
D．S+V+O+OC
9、Unfortunately, some natural signs which might have helped more people survive the earthquake were ________.
A. abandoned B. ignored
C. deserted D. rejected
10、I still find it hard to imagine that such a clever child __________ make such a foolish mistake.
A．shall
B．must
C．can
D．should
11、Because he had too much pressure at work, my uncle ’s health finally .
A. broke up B. broke down
C. broke away D. broke out
12、One of our rules is that every student ________wear school uniform while at school.
A．may
B．could
C．shall
D．will
13、Mark worked as __ volunteer during the Beijing Olympic Games, which had __ profound effect on his life.
A.a;不填 B.the;不填 C.the ;a D.a ;a
14、—Mr. Huang speaks English with a strong American accent.
—Yeah, he ______ English in Harvard University for five years!
A. studied B. studies
C. was studying D. had studied
15、After that, he knew he could ________any emergency by doing what he could to the best of his ability.
A. get away with B. get on with
C. get through D. get across
16、As students, we must ________ on our studies and work hard instead of fooling around.
A.investigate B.memories C.approach D.concentrate
17、—I can’t find my MP3 anywhere. Who __________ it away?
—Perhaps, your younger brother did.
A. may have taken B. can have taken
C. should have taken D. can take
18、Playing football is so fun that it ________millions of people.
A．attracts
B．explores
C．reminds
D．survives
19、I want to learn about your holidays. Could you tell me how you usually_______ Thanksgiving Day in your country ?
A. Congratulate B. remind
C. remember D. observe
20、The instrument _____ to test the new drug was a great success, which excited the local people.
A. designing B. to design
C. designed D. was designed
21、Leonardo da Vinci and Nature
In the modern world, art and science are two very separate activities, but in Leonardo’s time they were closely connected. Science meant mathematics and medical studies.【1】Mathematics included practical work like surveying land for making maps as well as measuring the movements of the stars in the sky. An artist might need to measure the different parts of the body. He could also use mathematics to place things in relationship to each other in a drawing or painting so the scene looked correct.【2】
Mathematics was also connected to music because musical sounds have a fixed relationship with each other that can be described in numbers.【3】More than this, though, Leonardo believed that numbers were a part of all things in the world, including music, and he said that “without them nothing can be done.”
“Nature has kindly given us things everywhere to copy,” wrote Leonardo. In all his activities, Leonardo was trying to discover the rules that control nature. In his search for those rules, he looked very carefully at a lot of examples and details. Actual experience was more important to him than opinion, and he worked from facts to ideas.【4】 His purpose was to examine the world so he could copy it in beautiful paintings and sculptures. He also wanted to learn from the clever solutions of nature.
【5】 His quick little sketches, often done while wandering outside, helped him to catch a movement or a shape. More careful drawings would be done at a desk with a pen and ruler. In July 2001, a small drawing by Leonardo was sold for $12 million. It was the most expensive drawing in the world.
A．Leonardo was always drawing.
B．How could these be connected with art?
C．Leonardo was also an influential philosopher.
D．Mathematicians and doctors worked to discover the unknown.
E．Above all, Leonardo wanted to understand how and why things worked.
F．Leonardo himself was a very good musician and liked to play an instrument and sing.
G．You will see a good example of such positioning in the painting of The Last Supper.
22、 What is a challenging book? By calling a book “challenging”, I do not mean books whose language is hard for us to understand, but the ones that challenge and provoke(激起).
Kafka once said that “the only books worth reading are those that bite and kick, not happy books we could write ourselves”. That is what I mean by a “challenging” book. Oliver Twist is not a hard book because everything ends happily. Great Expectations is a “hard” book because Pip forces us to confront our own selfishness. Through Pip’s choices, Dickens forces us to realize that we too often abandon those who have cared for us simply because they do not have money.
The challenging books are books which force us to think deeply about ourselves and our world. Karl Marx’s works are challenging, and so are Adam Smith’s, both bringing great influence on economic and political history. Both thinkers critically analyze our world and lay its faults bare before us. Richard Wright and Dante are both challenging writers because their works force us to see that all is not well in our world. Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room is challenging because it shows us the hurt we suffer when we choose to follow social customs instead of our hearts.
Is there a test that tells us which books are challenging and which are not? No. Most people may read Austen’s Mansfield Park with a smile on their faces, but a reader sensitive to the pains of imperialism (帝国主义) knows that the wonderful society shown in the novel depends upon slavery for its livelihood. I want to end this by stressing that difficulty in terms of books depends on the reader, but that there are some books, by the nature of the author’s genius and the books’ expansive vision, covering so broad a range that they are challenging for almost everyone to read.
【1】What does the underlined words “bite and kick” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Make readers uncomfortable and reflect.
B．Focus on men’s personal life and growth.
C．Remind people of their own struggles.
D．Use complex language and structures.
【2】What can we infer about challenging books from paragraph 3?
A．They don’t have happy endings.
B．They don’t have to be literary works.
C．They combine literature and social sciences.
D．They focus on the negative side of social rules.
【3】What is the writer’s conclusion in the last paragraph?
A．Austen’s Mansfield Park is critical of imperialism.
B．Writers are more important than readers in literature.
C．Challenges in reading come from personal experiences.
D．A book’s broad vision helps contribute to its difficulties.
【4】What is the purpose of the text?
A．To show the importance of hard books.
B．To discuss a common theme in literature.
C．To share an understanding of challenging books.
D．To recommend some classic works.
23、Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean
Choosing a Caribbean vacation that meets the needs of young children, preteens and adults might seem like a challenging task. The following introduction may provide you with some choices.
U. S. Virgin Islands
With three islands to choose from, U. S. Virgin Islands appeal to families who like to combine beach time with a bit of exploration. Virgin Islands National Park on St. John offers this combination — and more — with 20-plus trails and access to popular Trunk Bay beach. Kids will also enjoy Coral World Ocean Park on St. Thomas, where they can swim with dolphins and sea lions.
Bahamas
Beautiful beaches, magnificent reefs and opportunities for horseback riding and surfing lessons make the Bahamas a family favorite. Plus, this string of 700 islands boasts plenty of budget- and family-friendly resorts. One of the most famous resorts — Atlantis Paradise Island — even has its own 141-acre water park and the world’s largest open-air marine habitat for the young to enjoy. At the marine habitat, travelers can enjoy watching various aquatic animals swim by.
Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman, the largest and most popular of this three-island chain, offers families tons of ways to enjoy their time together. Adults and kids can sunbathe, build sandcastles and float in the Caribbean Sea at Seven Mile Beach, or swim with stingrays (刺魟) in the shallow water of Stingray City. To get up close and personal with more sea life, head to the Cayman Turtle Centre to interact with turtles of all shapes and sizes.
British Virgin Islands
Calm waters and pollution-free beaches attract travelers of all ages to the British Virgin Islands. While the destination can be pricey, families can save money by splashing around Smuggler’s Cove, a free beach known for its sea turtles and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors will also enjoy themselves in the Baths National Park.
【1】What is special about the U. S. Virgin Islands?
A．The beaches are free of pollution.
B．Water sports courses can be taken.
C．Exploration lovers may be interested in it.
D．Kids can learn to communicate with dolphins.
【2】How can families save money on the British Virgin Islands?
A．By going to a free beach.
B．By exploring a national park together.
C．By swimming only in shallow water.
D．By getting close to the marine habitats.
【3】What do the recommended vacations have in common?
A．They all have a special park.
B．Beautiful reefs can be appreciated.
C．Visitors have access to sea animals.
D．Places for building sandcastles are provided.
24、Neil Armstrong: A Life of Flight
Much has been written about Neil Armstrong, America’s modem hero and history’s most famous space traveler. Yet shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight Armstrong was always reluctant to discuss his personal side of events. Here for the first time is the definitive story of Neil’s life of flight he shared for five decades with a trusted friend — Jay Barbree.
This New Ocean
It was all part of man’s greatest adventure — landing men on the Moon and sending a rover to Mars, finally seeing the edge of the universe and the birth of stars，and launching planetary explorers across the solar system to Neptune and be-yond.
Starman
Starman, Jamie Doran and Piers Bizony’s biography of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, was originally published in 1998 and rereleased in 2011 to capitalize on the 50th anniversay of the first manned flight into space. The book covers Gagarin’s childhood, his cosmonaut training, his historic flight as the first human being to leave the earth’s atmosphere, and his mysterious death.
Night Sky Almanac 2021: A Stargazer’s Guide
What belter gift for an amateur astronomer than an answer to all of their queries, pocket - sized companion? Connect with the universe that surrounds us with his stylish companion to the night sky. All evenly are clearly presented month-by-month with easy-to-understand explanations and charts, including stars, planets, comets, and so on.
【1】What is Jay Barbree?
A．A spaceman in history.
B．A character in Starman.
C．A novelist on space adventure.
D．A friend of Neil Armstrong.
【2】Which category does Starman fall into?
A．Science fiction.
B．Play.
C．Autobiography.
D．Biography.
【3】What do the listed books have in common?
A．They are intended for teenagers.
B．They are set in moon landing.
C．They are about space and astronomy.
D．They show concern over star wars,
25、 Two years ago, a restaurant had fallen upon hard times. Only five____were left: the manager and four others, all over 60 years old.
In the town near the restaurant, there _____a successful businessman who was good at managing business, so the manager_____to ask the businessman if he could offer any advice that might _____the restaurant. The manager and the businessman talked for a long period of time,____ when he was asked for advice, the businessman ____for a while and then said, “I have no ___to give. The______thing I can tell you is that the saver(救星) is one of you.”
The manager, returning to the restaurant ____, told the other people what the businessman had said. In the months that followed, the old restaurant workers thought ____ of the words of the businessman, “The saver is one of us?” they asked themselves. As they______about this possibility, they all began to treat each other with _____respect. And thinking that each of themselves _____be the saver, they also began to treat themselves with more care.
____time went by, people coming to the restaurant ____ that some respect and warm kindness were around the five old members of the small restaurant. Hardly knowing _____, more people began to come back to the restaurant. They began to ____ their friends, and theirs brought more friends. Two years later, the small restaurant had once again______a big food company, thanks to the businessman’s ____ . They understood that it was they themselves that were the ___ .
【1】A.waiters B.members C.cooks D.customers
【2】A.lay B.stood C.lived D.sat
【3】A.decided B.hoped C.allowed D.began
【4】A.build B.change C.sell D.save
【5】A.but B.and C.until D.so
【6】A.rest B.laughed C.wasted D.stopped
【7】A.money B.food C.advice D.clothes
【8】A.least B.only C.simple D.most
【9】A.lively B.angrily C.hopefully D.nervously
【10】A.carefully B.angrily C.strangely D.sadly
【11】A.thought B.guessed C.worried D.heard
【12】A.common B.special C.strange D.no
【13】A.need B.have to C.might D.dare
【14】A.With B.Since C.Before D.As
【15】A.recognized B.advised C.wished D.felt
【16】A.why B.how C.when D.what
【17】A.order B.make C.help D.bring
【18】A.controlled B.become C.organized D.increased
【19】A.advice B.methods C.words D.success
【20】A.god B.saver C.winner D.helper
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible
Is renting clothes greener than buying them?
Clothing rental is a hot new industry and retailers are demanding to get on board in hopes of attracting green shoppers. But is renting fashion actually more environmentally-friendly than buying it, and if so, how much more? Journalist and author Elizabeth Cline investigated this question and concluded that it’s not as sustainable as it seems.
Take shipping, for example, which has to go two ways if an item is rented — receiving and returning. Cline writes that consumer transportation has the second largest carbon footprint of our collective fashion habit after manufacturing. She writes, “An item ordered online and then returned can send out 20 kilograms of carbon each way, and increases up to 50 kilograms for rush shipping. By comparison, the carbon impact of a pair of jeans purchased from a physical store and washed and worn at home is 33.4 kilograms, according to a 2015 study by Levi’s.”
Then there’s the burden of washing, which has to happen for every item when it’s returned, regardless of whether or not it was worn. For most rental services, this usually means dry cleaning, a high impact and polluting process. All the rental services that Cline looked into have replaced perchloroethylene (氯乙烯), a carcinogenic (致癌的) air pollutant that is still used by 70 percent of US dry cleaners, with hydrocarbon alternatives, although these aren’t great either.
Lastly, Cline fears that rental services will increase our appetite for fast fashion, simply because it’s so easily accessible. There’s something called “share washing” that makes people engage in more wasteful behaviors precisely because a product or service is shared and thus is regarded as more eco-friendly. Uber is one example of this, advertised as “a way to share rides and limit car ownership.” and yet “it has been proven to discourage walking, bicycling, and public transportation use.”
Renting clothes is still preferable to buying them cheap and throwing them in the dustbin after a few wears, but we shouldn’t let the availability of these services make us too satisfied. There’s an even better step—and that’s wearing what is already in the closet.