1、We learned so hard some Italian words only ________ they spoke English.
A．finding
B．to find
C．found
D．to have found
2、At that time, although my grandparents ________ little money, they ________ many changes in my father’s life.
A．brought in; brought back
B．brought out; brought up
C．brought down; brought up
D．brought in; brought about
3、A study shows a worrying tendency that the window for saving the worlds coral reefs from the effects of global warming____.
A．was being rapidly closed
B．will be rapidly closed
C．has rapidly closed
D．is rapidly closing
4、It is to sell tobacco to someone under 16 years of age.
A. difficult B. dangerous
C. illegal D. uncommon
5、—Why didn’t you get the tickets?
—When we got to the cinema, all the tickets _________ out.
A．sold
B．had been sold
C．have sold
D．was sold
6、It has come under criticism because it effectively forces teenagers—at the peak of their learning powers—________ learning new things and instead concentrate on mastering the things they've already learned.
A．stopping
B．stop
C．stopped
D．to stop
7、The house prices fell sharply at the end of last year, but ______ at the beginning of this year.
A. repaired B. recovered
C. replaced D. reduced
8、Of all the difficulties, how to protect the delicate ecosystem was ______.
A．to our great surprise
B．under a massive threat
C．in great disappointment
D．among the top concerns
9、--Look where you’re going! Anything wrong?
--Oh, I ______ about the accident I saw in the morning. I was terrified when two cars collided.
A. have thought B. was thinking
C. would think D. will be thinking
10、I hope to go to medical school eventually. ________, I am going to study chemistry.
A．Meanwhile
B．Nonetheless
C．Otherwise
D．Therefore
11、You shouldn’t have been so rude to your friend. I think you owe him a(n)________ .
A．apology
B．favour
C．debt
D．attempt
12、______ in making for 4As in the academic proficiency test, which most classmates had not expected, made her parents very upset.
A. Niuniu was defeated
B. Niuniu being defeated
C. Niuniu’s been defeated
D. Niuniu’s being defeated
13、Great changes have taken in our hometown. It’s getting ______________.
A.beautiful and beautiful B.more beautiful and more beautiful
C.more and more beautiful D.much beautiful
14、I can't stand the terrible noise____ she is crying loudly.
A．it
B．which
C．this
D．that
15、The class will _______on some important matters.
A. debate B. argue C. discuss D. talk
16、The famous writer often says that he ________ so much without the support and encouragement from his wife.
A. shouldn’t achieve
B. shouldn’t have achieved
C. couldn’t achieve
D. couldn’t have achieved
17、—Where was Tom just now?
—It is said that he _________ for a crime he didn’t commit.
A．investigated
B．is investigating
C．had investigated
D．was being investigated
18、______ many children he may have, he will try to make a livelihood for all by their united labour out of the soil, rather than let one of them go to seek his fortune in tire great cities.
A．Whatever
B．Wherever
C．Whichever
D．However
19、On hearing the voice of police cars, the robbers ran off in panic, ________ some of the robbed money behind.
A. left B. leave C. leaving D. to leave
20、— Jack, how do you find the book called Jane Eyre?
—________.
A．It’s amazing
B．With the help of my brother
C．Quite by accident
D．That’s a good point
21、It’s known that reading is good for a child’s vocabulary and literacy skills, teaching them math or science concepts and helping them learn history. Apart from those, reading has another benefit. Have you read a story and felt tears well up because of a character’s suffering? If so, that is because you have empathy (共鸣) for the character — and empathy can be learned through various fictions. “It’s a magic eye that sees into other people’s hearts,” explains author Cressida Cowell.
Research shows that human brains react differently to stories and facts. “Many more areas of your brain light up when you’re enjoying a story,” explains Miranda McKearney from EmpathyLab, an organization that builds empathy through reading. “Your brain thinks you are in the story… This means you experience the characters’ thoughts as if they are real.”
Empathy helps you to read people’s emotions and work out the best way to respond. This skill, called emotional intelligence, can make it easier to communicate and connect with people. Research has shown that building empathy can lead to greater kindness and tolerance. One study found that children who read the Harry Potter novels — which tell stories about humans fighting against the evil — were less likely to behave unfairly towards powerless groups including refugees (难民).
This theory has been put into practice by St Michael’s Primary School. After reading The Boy at the Back of the Class — a story about a boy who is a refugee escaping from the war — students in that school were inspired to do a 10-mile walk for the non-profit organization Refugee Action. Their empathy also spurred them to raise £1,000 for people who were forced to leave their homes because of war.
Reading encourages children to empathise with others, which could potentially lead to several beneficial learning outcomes, new research suggests. For society to develop, creative, communicative and empathetic individuals really matter.
【1】Why do readers cry about a character’s experience?
A．They have magic eyes.
B．They want to show empathy.
C．They understand his feelings
D．They have the same experience.
【2】What does the author show by referring to the Harry Potter novels?
A．The process of building empathy.
B．The benefits of developing empathy.
C．The definition of emotional intelligence.
D．The results of the school’s activity.
【3】What does the underlined word “spurred” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Reminded.
B．Permitted.
C．Persuaded.
D．Encouraged.
【4】What might the author advise children to do?
A．Read to learn empathy.
B．Become empathetic to others.
C．Put themselves in others’ shoes.
D．Read as many books as possible.
22、A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to town, but it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.
On his way home he saw a person lying on the ground. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking his baskets.
The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these yours?” “Yes, sir.” The farmer answered timidly. “Have you killed the man?” “No, no, sir.” The farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man?” “About seven last evening.” “Did you see who killed the man?” “No, sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet?” “No, sir.” The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and sent him into prison.
That evening the officer went on trying. Pointing to the knife, he asked again, “Have you seen it yet?” “Yes, sir.” The officer was happy and asked, “When and where?” “I saw it here this afternoon, sir.”
【1】What was the weather like when the farmer was selling vegetables?
A．Windy
B．Sunny
C．Cloudy
D．Pouring
【2】Why did the farmer stop on his way home?
A．He saw a dead man
B．He felt the basket was too heavy
C．He wanted to have a rest
D．He wanted to help the man lying on the ground
【3】What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
A．The farmer killed the man
B．The farmer told a lie
C．The officer didn't get the information he wanted
D．The officer knew who killed the man at last
【4】Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A．A Careless Officer
B．A Confusing Case
C．A Poor Farmer and His Wife
D．An Unexpected Death
23、Let’s say you’re taking a Spanish test when an answer just won’t come to you, even though you saw it on last night’s practice quiz (10 sleepless hours ago). Or maybe you miss every free throw daring your basketball game-and to make things worse, you are not friendly to your teammate on the way to the locker room.
These may seem like unrelated events, but here’s the surprising truth: Each may be a direct consequence of your lack of sleep time. In one study, just an hour less of sleep each night made six-graders perform like fourth-graders on mental tests. Other research shows that sleep loss makes you run slower and miss more shots in sports, while doubling your possibility of injury.
Some experts even argue that teens would be less likely to take risks or suffer from anxiety if they could just get enough sleep. “When you lack sleep and you run into a stressful situation, whether it’s with your friends or something else, you’re going to get angry and upset, ” explains Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a doctor in St. Louis, Missouri.“I see a lot of depression and anxiety in teens who aren’t getting enough sleep. ”
It’s surprising to think that by spending more time in bed, you could lift your grade point average, get along with your loved ones, perform better on the field, and feel happier. But scientists say it’s true that many teens are walking around like dead souls without even realizing it.
【1】The first paragraph serves as a(n) ___.
A．explanation
B．introduction
C．comment
D．definition
【2】What does the underlined word “consequence” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Cause.
B．Problem.
C．Result.
D．Experience.
【3】If a teenager lacks sleep, he may ___.
A．lose interest in everything
B．get injured when with friends
C．have poor performance in sports
D．feel lonely and disappointed
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A．Children’s sleeping habits.
B．Bad results of teens’ sleep loss.
C．Teenagers’ sleep-related diseases.
D．Learning problems and lack of sleep.
24、My father often talks about his definition of success. He tells us that it isn’t measured in money or material things, but in love and joy. While my brothers and I were all raised together under the same roof, I wonder how different we can be sometimes. Four kids, four different life paths, personalities and ambitions.
We must follow a different path to let our light shine, and that’s what makes us so unpredictable and unique. In today’s world, expecting every child’s education to be the same, progress at the same rate and be measured against the narrow standards of performances is not just outdated, it’s also harmful to young people.
I experienced this disconnect(脱节) firsthand after graduating from college. I had many opportunities in front of me, but they didn’t test my limits and my creativity to pursue my passions. At first, I took a job at a big consulting firm. However, I couldn’t shake my passion for music. I had followed the somewhat predictable path of a college graduate, but I was crazy about how to become an artist. Now I am a nine-time Grammy Awards winner who has sold multiple Top 10 Albums.
Imagine what it would look like if our schools were set up to help people discover and pursue a personal passion instead of a predictable path? The good news is that a number of individuals and organizations are finding new ways to innovate in education. The goal is to create more student-centered environments that help young people not just do better in school but also discover what they love.
We can’t live lives of joy if we can’t discover what we love doing with our lives. So let each person discover the power and uniqueness of his or her own passion.
【1】What does the writer’s father think success should be measured in?
A. Pleasure. B. Ability. C. Wealth. D. Fame.
【2】We can infer that the writer _________________________.
A. is devoted to reforming the education system
B. pursued his passions once he left college
C. realized his dream before his graduation
D. finally became an outstanding singer
【3】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Where there is a will, there is a way.
B. Let every child’s light shine.
C. All that glitters is not gold.
D. Let bygones be bygones.
25、 There was a couple who used to go to England to shop. _______ of them liked antiques (古董) and pottery (陶瓷) and especially teacups.
One day in a beautiful _______ they saw a beautiful teacup. They said,"May we see that? We've _______ seen one so beautiful." As the owner of the shop _______ it to them, suddenly the teacup spoke:
You don't _______. I haven't always been a teacup. There was a time when I was red and I was clay (粘土). My _______took me and rolled me and petted me over and over...... I couldn't bear it any longer and _______ out, "Let me alone!", but he only smiled, "Not yet."
Then he put me in an oven. I never felt so _______. I wondered why he wanted to burn me. I shouted and I knocked at the door. I could see him_______ the opening and I could read his lips as he ________ his head, "Not yet."
Then I knew there wasn't any ________. I would never make it. I was ready to ________. But the door opened and my owner took me ________ and placed me on a shelf. One hour later he handed me a ________ and said, "Look at yourself." and I did so. But what I saw surprised me. "That is not me, that couldn't be me. It's ________."
"I want you to remember," then he said, "I know it hurtfull to be rolled and patted, ________ if I had just left you alone, you'd have dried up. I know it was hot and ________ in the oven, but if I hadn't put you there, you would have ________. Now you are a finished product. You are ________ I had in mind when I first began with you."
It's really a truth: if you do not ________ the wind and the rain, how can you see the rainbow?
【1】A.All B.Both C.Neither D.None
【2】A.garden B.church C.shop D.hall
【3】A.never B.often C.always D.ever
【4】A.contributed B.handed C.rent D.recommended
【5】A.respond B.complain C.care D.understand
【6】A.father B.brother C.owner D.friend
【7】A.went B.died C.put D.shouted
【8】A.good B.hot C.cold D.hunger
【9】A.through B.by C.across D.over
【10】A.nodded B.lifted C.hit D.shook
【11】A.future B.hope C.advice D.opinion
【12】A.give up B.take up C.stay up D.set up
【13】A.inside B.out C.off D.up
【14】A.telephone B.cup C.paper D.mirror
【15】A.secret B.lucky C.beautiful D.strange
【16】A.and B.but C.so D.or
【17】A.miserable B.comfortable C.valuable D.changeable
【18】A.succeeded B.remained C.survived D.cracked
【19】A.who B.which C.what D.that
【20】A.avoid B.experience C.expect D.promise
26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Little Rat
Little Rat was not a rat. She was a girl of seven, but most neighbours thought she was only four. People called her by that because her skin was too dark. In the early 1900s, life was rather tough for a kid without parents. She was often teased with questions like, “Who is your father? Where is your mother?”
One night Little Rat lay down on her bed after a day’s heavy work. She was about to fall into sleep when she saw a rat slipping out of a hole in the wall. “A little rat!” she screamed, which scared the rat to escape away.
Lying down, however, somehow the girl couldn’t sleep any more. “It’s good that I’m not alone here,” she thought. She slipped down from the bed, tiptoed a few steps away, and looked at the hole. Again, the rat ran out, shook off the dust from his furs and smelled around with his little wet nose. At last he found a chicken bone on the floor. The rat picked up the bone with his swift paws and began to bite it greedily.
“He must be very hungry,” the girl thought. The idea made her feel hungry, too. Carefully she took a small piece of bread out of her pocket and threw some onto the floor before the little rat. Seeing no threat from the human before him, the animal reached the bread and all of a sudden he forgot all possible dangers and snatched the bread.
So day after day the girl kept company with the little rat. She fed him with the little food she had, and the rat would eat out of her hand. The girl was beaten by her aunt more often than before, because she always seemed eager to run back to her little room after doing the washing in the evening.
One morning the girl was carrying a barrel of water to her aunt’s garden. Suddenly she heard a sharp cry from the kitchen. It was her aunt. “Rat! A rat!” she screamed. Then the girl heard the woman chasing the rat in the kitchen.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“My little rat!” the idea occurred to the girl.
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The girl watched the neighbours gathering at the door and was frightened.
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