1、This new phone is aimed at young people in the 18- 25 age ______ and in the eye of them, the product can ______ a message to other people that they are well-off.
A.range; deliver B.dimension; convey C.range; convey D.dimension; deliver
2、Competition forces them always to ________ the latest technology, which both increases output and puts pressure on prices.
A．encounter
B．equip
C．estimate
D．employ
3、The ______, I think, he drew from his simple experiment is not scientific．
A.conclusion B.charge
C.promise D.Relation
4、At present, lots of people would rather ________ in the country because there is ________ pollution in the city.
A. live; more B. to live; less C. live; less D. to live; more
5、—What's that terrible noise?
—The neighbors ________ for a party.
A．have prepared
B．are preparing
C．prepare
D．will prepare
6、 the great contributions he made to the film industry, the committee awarded Chaplin a special Oscar in 1972.
A．In view of
B．In place of
C．In favour of
D．In terms of
7、Their modern style home seems oddly___________among the town's old farmhouses.
A.out of balance B.out of control C.out of style D.out of place
8、In fact, it was in the United States ________ Mike met his wife and married her.
A．when
B．that
C．where
D．which
9、With globalization sweeping the world, learning foreign languages will become increasingly necessary if a country ________ economically.
A. will compete B. is to compete
C. were to compete D. competes
10、—What do you think of Academician(院士) Li Lanjuan?
—She looks very serious _______________actually she is very kind and modest.
A.if B.unless C.because D.but
11、We would celebrate the victory together we win the game tomorrow.
A. would B. should C. shall D. will
12、
The last story our teacher told us yesterday was the Italian explorer discovered an Egyptian pyramid.
A. that; that
B. that;/
C. which;/
D. Which; that
13、Since our school does not employ full-time librarians, the library ________ is usually run by volunteers with special responsibilities for library work.
A. principle B. collection C. application D. personnel
14、Rita loves her son so much that she ________ two hours every Sunday afternoon to spend with him.
A.set aside B.set back C.set out D.set off
15、It was not what he said but the way ________ he said it that surprised us.
A. which B. by which C. that D. how
16、—Must you play the guitar so loudly?
—I can’t _____ my attention on my work.
A．fill
B．pay
C．connect
D．concentrate
17、I will be surprised if you can get Calvin, who is a close-fisted man, these donation draw tickets from you.
A.buy B.buying
C.buys D.to buy
18、—The driver was not ________ for the traffic accident, was he?
—________. It was the pedestrian’s fault.
A．blamed; Yes
B．to blame; No
C．blame; Yes
D．blaming; No
19、He has determined to _________ loyal to his company no matter what happens.
A. indicate B. remain C. stress D. swear
20、After school , we went to the reading room to do some reading, only______ that it________.
A. to tell , was decorating B. telling, was decorated
C. to be told, was being decorated D. being told, was being decorated
21、One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.
Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.
Let us now have a culture of peace.
----Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain
Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy (药学) from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.
Writing is a discovery.
----Nadine Gordimer, South Africa
Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991, Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Jazz is about the only form of art today.
----Dave Brubeck, USA
Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942.After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album (专辑). Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.
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【1】Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?
A．Because their accomplishments inspired him.
B．Because they are physically impressive.
C．Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.
D．Because they have similar experiences.
【2】According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza________.
A．has won many awards for his work in politics.
B．has served as the president of a university.
C．has devoted all his life to the field of science.
D．has made achievements in different areas.
【3】Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience?
A．Andrew Zuckerman.
B．Federico Mayor Zaragoz.
C．Nadine Gordimer.
D．Dave Brubeck.
【4】What can you infer from the passage?
A．Andrew Zuckerman explores various aspects of their lives through interviews and photos.
B．Federico Mayor Zaragoza created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace in 1987
C．Nadine Gordimer didn’t go to university
D．Dave Brubeck studied jazz in university.
【5】What is the main purpose of this web page?
A．To publicize Zuckerman’s project.
B．To show Zuckerman’s awards.
C．To spread the wisdom of the three people.
D．To celebrate the achievements of the three people.
22、If you make a list of the world’s top ten most challenging jobs, chances are that being a teacher will not make the cut. But think about the discouraging task millions of educators face each day as they try to shape a group of often bad-tempered, wild kids into intelligent, well-rounded individuals. That surely has to be the toughest job in the world, especially given that there is no promotion or bonus awaiting them even if they are wildly successful!
What if these all-important individuals that we often take for granted disappear from our lives? That was what Project Ed and Participant Media’s Teach campaign asked filmmakers of all ages to imagine in their recently-held competition. Entitled “A World Without Teachers”, its purpose was to inspire more young people to become teachers. However, the 62 amazing video submissions also serve as a reminder of how horrible things would be if we didn’t have these selfless individuals guiding us through life. What was interesting is that even the youngest participants did not appear to be happy at the idea of not having anybody telling them what to do.
High-school student Savannah Wakefield reflected if art as we know it today would have been different without teachers. Would Monet have discovered his talent for impressionism? Los Angeles-based Miles Horst, who won the 1000 USD prize for the best adult submission imagines a world where teachers are replaced by a “brain box” in his fun lively entry.
Youth category winner Marina Barham’s video represents a fact we all know but often forget. Teachers don’t just teach, they inspire—something that no electronic device, no matter how smart, can do! So the next time you think your teacher is being “mean” for trying to channel you in the right direction, imagine a life without him/her. We have a feeling it will not appear as rosy!
【1】What is the text mainly about?
A．The significance of teachers.
B．The campaign to promote teachers’ status.
C．A survey of people’s views about teachers.
D．A competition to win the prize for the best teacher.
【2】From the passage we can learn that .
A．teaching naughty kids is a very discouraging task
B．being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs in the world
C．a successful teacher has the greatest chance to be promoted
D．teachers have little influence on kids’ individual development
【3】What is the purpose of the project “A World Without Teachers”?
A．To attract kids to submit more videos of their teachers.
B．To encourage more people to go into teaching career.
C．To expect teachers to devote themselves to their jobs.
D．To remind students to appreciate teachers’ hard work.
【4】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 suggest?
A．Teaching is quite different from other jobs.
B．The future of teachers’ work appears inspiring.
C．A world without teachers will be unimaginable.
D．Many people attach more importance to teaching.
23、“Practice makes perfect” is a very popular expression. However, can we take this saying literally? Many scientific studies have sought to either prove or disprove this idea.
One popular theory is that if a person practises for at least 10,000 hours, they will reach “perfection”, or become an expert in their field. This theory was made famous by Malcolm Gladwell in his 2008 best selling book, Outliers: The Story of Success. He mentioned the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates. Although they all seemed to have lots of natural talent, they also clearly put in over 10,000 hours of practice before they became successful.
Gladwell’s work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson, who argued that Gladwell misinterpreted his research. Firstly, Ericsson stated that 10,000 hours was an average figure. Some people needed far fewer than 10,000 hours, and others many more. More importantly, Ericsson said that just practising a lot was not enough; the type and quality of practice was also essential. He went on to explain the importance of “deliberate practice”, which is when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as a whole.
A more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26% of reaching an expert level. Many people say that natural talent has a large influence on becoming an expert. Another natural factor is physical superiority, which is especially evident in sports. IQ, personality, attitude, and starting age are decisive, too. But becoming an expert doesn’t equal instant success, which also relies on social and environmental factors.
In conclusion, practice may not make perfect, but deliberate practice has been shown to lead to significant improvement. Based on Ericsson’s research, here are some tips on how to practise effectively: be motivated; make specific and realistic goals; work outside your comfort zone; be consistent and persistent; and get plenty of rest! For those wanting to become an expert in something, remember that being motivated is key－enjoy what you do and follow your passions.
【1】How did Gladwell support his idea?
A．By listing numbers.
B．By using examples.
C．By interviewing famous people.
D．By mentioning other researchers.
【2】Which of the following may Ericsson disagree with?
A．Practice alone is far from enough.
B．10,000 hours of practice leads to success.
C．Practice hours vary from person to person.
D．Deliberate practice is much more effective.
【3】What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A．The role of practice.
B．Factors in creating experts.
C．The importance of natural talent.
D．Warnings for experts.
【4】What is the author’s attitude to the idea “Practice makes perfect”?
A．Favorable.
B．Intolerant.
C．Doubtful.
D．Objective.
24、City College Union Inc
Secretary/Typist
The Union is a studentrun organization with a permanent staff(员工) of 20.Typing speed should be at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation(速记) is required.
The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year.
Emu Airline
Secretary
Emu Airline is now offering a parttime position for a secretary.
The position offers at least 20 hours' work a week, with a view to fulltime work in the future.Monthly salary is about $ 1,400.
Phone 8993264 for an appointment.
Word Processor
Operator(fulltime)
We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry.Only experienced operators are expected to apply(申请)．
Starting salary：$17,950 yearly.
Apply in writing to：
The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd,38 Green Hill Rd.Kensington 2033.
Sewing Machinist Wanted
Jeans Industry
We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city.Our products include jeans，skirts, shorts and so on.We are looking for sewing machine operators.
The factory works a 38hour week over 45 days.Wages for this are $ 18,050 per year.
If you are interested, come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans,23 North Ave, Beaudesert.
【1】How much can you get a year if you want to be a secretary in Emu Airline?
A. $16,800. B. $17,950.
C. $18,050. D. $18,500.
【2】What can we learn about the clothing company?
A. It is a studentrun organization.
B. Its phone number is 8993264.
C. It is at 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.
D. It lies at 38 Green Hill Rd.Kensington.
【3】Which of the following requires the ability to take shorthand dictation?
A. Emu Airline. B. Hill Morgan Pty Ltd.
C. Ripper Jeans. D. City College Union Inc.
25、My husband, Tom, has always been good with animals, but I was still amazed when he befriended a female grouse (松鸡). It’s ______for a grouse to have any contact (接触)with people. In fact, they’re hard to spot, ______they usually fly off when they hear humans approaching
This grouse came into our lives in _______ .Tom was working out in the field when he ______her walking around at the edge of the field. She was ______unafraid and seemed to be ______about what he was doing,
Tom saw the ______bird several times, and site got more comfortable around him. We quickly grew ______of the bird and decided to call her Mildred.
One day, as Tom was working, Mildred came within a few feet of him to watch. Tom ______he didn’t see her and kept working to see what she would do next.
Apparently, she didn’t like to be ______. She’d run up and peck (啄) at Tom’s hands, then ______ off to see what he would do. This went on for about 20 minutes, until Mildred became tired of the ______and left.
As spring went and summer came, Mildred started to ______more and more often. ______Mildred felt comfortable enough to jump up on Tom’s leg and stay long enough for me to get a ______of the two of them together. This friendly grouse soon felt ______no just with our family, but with anybody who walked or drove by.
When hunting season opened, we put a ______at the end of our driveway asking ______not to shoot our pet grouse. My father, who lived down the road, ______warned people not to shoot her. ______, hunters would stop and take pictures, because they had never seen anything like her.
【1】
A．interesting
B．reasonable
C．impossible
D．unusual
【2】
A．though
B．because
C．unless
D．until
【3】
A．spring
B．summer
C．autumn
D．winter
【4】
A．got
B．kept
C．noticed
D．imagined
【5】
A．naturally
B．certainly
C．normally
D．surprisingly
【6】
A．crazy
B．curious
C．concerned
D．cautious
【7】
A．shy
B．awkward
C．friendly
D．elegant
【8】
A．careful
B．tired
C．fond
D．sick
【9】
A．supposed
B．realized
C．hoped
D．pretended
【10】
A．ignored
B．observed
C．amazed
D．disturbed
【11】
A．put
B．back
C．set
D．take
【12】
A．game
B．work
C．place
D．man
【13】
A．give up
B．come out
C．turn over
D．fly by
【14】
A．Eventually
B．Suddenly
C．Constantly
D．Presently
【15】
A．chance
B．dream
C．picture
D．sense
【16】
A．comfortable
B．guilty
C．anxious
D．familiar
【17】
A．lantern
B．sign
C．gun
D．loudspeaker
【18】
A．drivers
B．farmers
C．hunters
D．tourists
【19】
A．just
B．yet
C．thus
D．also
【20】
A．In fact
B．For long
C．On the contrary
D．By the way
26、假定你是李华，2021年东京奥运会结束后，你校开展了向国家奥运英雄学习的活动。请你给你校英语报写一篇关于此次活动的报道，内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动目的、内容；
3. 活动意义。
参考词汇；the Tokyo Olympic Games 东京奥运会
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。