1、Beloved by people of all classes, Neruda is one of the most widely read poets in history, who was once _________ as the Picasso of poetry.
A．respected to
B．related to
C．referred to
D．connected to
2、In 1988, one Australian historian ________ that at least a quarter of the workforce would be without jobs within 10 years because of computers.
A．commented
B．announced
C．complained
D．claimed
3、—Why are so many people gathering there?
—Several people seem _________. Let's go and see.
A. being dancing B. dancing C. to be dancing D. to have danced
4、The ________ of the garden was based on the ancient Chinese philosophy Feng Shui.
A.formation B.composition C.shape D.map
5、If the original price is $6, how much should I pay for the snack?
A．$6
B．$1.2
C．$4.8
6、Nobody on Earth knows how things will __________ for you, which is why you have to press forward every day with passion.
A．figure out
B．fill out
C．turn out
D．act out
7、In the exam, the ________ you are, the _______ mistakes you will make.
A．careful; little
B．more careful; fewest
C．more careful; fewer
D．more careful; less
8、 I used to think Jack was not a man to count on, but I have changed my ______ as he saved an old man from the fire.
A. state B. condition
C. situation D. position
9、Mark Twain, ____ his rich life experience, wrote many popular stories.
A. picking up B. making up
C. drawing upon D. contrasting with
10、As they’re handmade, each one __________ slightly in shape.
A.various B.varied C.varies D.variety
11、It’s not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do______ makes life happy.
A. that B. which
C. what D. who
12、_____ with so much trouble, we failed to complete the task on time
A.To face B.Faced C.Face D.facing
13、I’m sorry to tell you your plan sounds good but his plan is ____ worth considering.
A. better B. well C. good D. worse
14、There were no signs that the fire had been set deliberately. It ________ by a cigarette end, I guess.
A．would have been caused
B．should have been caused
C．might have been caused
D．must have been caused
15、The five children _____ in fear as the small house in which they were playing hide-and-seek caught fire.
A. fled B. exploded
C. complained D. hunted
16、What your parents do for you is________ by love, so they expect nothing in return.
A．motivated
B．acknowledged
C．promoted
D．strengthened
17、By the time he arrived, every one________ medical care.
A．has received
B．have received
C．had received
D．would receive
18、_____________ hard you try，it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.
A. Whichever B. Whatever C. However D. Whoever
19、Most of the doctors in this hospital were born , and they are now.
A.in the 1970; in their fifties B.in 1970s; in the fiftieth
C.in the 1970s; in fiftieth D.in the 1970s; in their fifties
20、Only when the English class began ________ that he had left his book at home.
A．had he realized
B．did he realize
C．he realized
D．was he realized
21、Everywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high-tech devices, while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting in toilets. When connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.
People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted” was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a harder time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.
The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumers willingly give up their freedom, money and time to catch up on the latest information , to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.
I see people trapped in a pathological(病态的) relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude（奴役）. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.
What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people need to ask themselves if we are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for proclaiming the wisdom that “too much of a good thing is wonderful.” But it’s time to discover that it does not work for technology.
Richard Fernandez, an executive coach at Google acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.” To break the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today’s overused technology.
【1】The underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 2 probably means________.
A. advantage B. attraction
C. adaption D. attempt
【2】From the passage, technology companies aim to_______.
A. attract people to buy their products
B. provide the latest information
C. improve people’s quality of life
D. deal with cultural diseases
【3】It can be inferred from this passage that people ________.
A. consider too much technology wonderful
B. have realized the harm of high-tech devices
C. can regain freedom without high-tech devices
D. may enjoy life better without overused technology
【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards the overusing of high-tech devices?
A. Neutral. B. Doubt.
C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.
22、 On 19 March 2018, you were born. I knew absolutely nothing of you and hadn’t even considered adding another member to our family.
You see, at that time I was becoming increasingly concerned about our teenage daughter. She had been spending more and more time away from the family, bad tempered and unsociable. She seemed unhappy most of the time. She had talked of wanting a dog for a long while, so I thought: if I do this for her, it will boost her mood, get her out more and give her a new focus.
To my surprise, our daughter’s reaction was not what I expected when I introduced the two of you-had 1 made a mistake?
I soon began to understand that you were not going to bring her out of her sadness. Yet you still needed taking care of, so, naturally, most of the duties of your care fell upon me.
Then, in July, our daughter was diagnosed with anorexia (厌食症). Our lives were turned upside down, as she faced the biggest challenges of her life. My husband and I had different ideas about what would be the best course of action to take; the illness sent the whole family into chaos. Without you, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity, to find clarity. On our walks together, you gave me the freedom to think clearly and rationally (理性地). I found a calmness that I never would have, had I been at home with Google.
In September, we kept our daughter off school and I looked after her, putting everything else on hold. During that time I bonded with her and she bonded with you. She rejoined school in the middle of September, and was slowly but surely on the road to recovery.
Thank you for your constant love and playfulness, and for showing me the simple pleasures of life. But most of all, thank you for being my light in the dark.
【1】Who does the author write the letter to?
A．Her daughter.
B．Her dog.
C．Her husband.
D．Herself.
【2】What was the author's purpose of adopting a dog?
A．She needed a lifelong friend.
B．She would like to know more about dogs.
C．She wanted a dog 1o ease the tension in the family.
D．She hoped u dog could relieve her daughter of bad mood.
【3】Why was the author grateful to the dog?
A．It cured her daughter of her disease.
B．It made her husband stay elear-minded.
C．It helped her belter deal with the difficult situation in her life.
D．It strengthened the relationship between her daughter and her.
【4】What can you infer about the author from the passage?
A．She had anorexia.
B．She was a devoted mother.
C．She felt guilty to her dog.
D．She recovered from her sadness.
23、 Modem technology allows scientists to look inside a living human brain to see what is happening. These procedures are safe and painless. By understanding the normal brain activity, doctors and scientists are better able to assess the brain behavior during times of injury, disease, and mental illness.
CT or CAT scans: Computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) shows images of the brain by passing multiple X-ray beams through the brain tissue. CT or CAT scans show a cross-section of the brain. These scans can be used to find brain tumors.
MRI scans : Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) uses powerful magnet to cause the atoms of the brain to shake, MRI sensors pick up the signals emitted ( Hi) from the brain5s atoms and a computer interprets them as a picture, MRIs show more detail than CT or CAT scans can. They are especially useful in finding brain tumors that grow on the back of the brain, between the ears.
PET scans: Positron emission tomography ( PET) is different from other scans because it shows how the brain functions. After a person bloodstream is injected with a small dose of glucose (葡萄糖）,which is what gives the brain energy, scanners around the head detect where the glucose moves. The PET scan shows which part of the brain uses a lot of glucose, which are the more active parts. PET scans are helpful for diagnosing strokes, studying mental illness, and learning how the brain processes language.
【1】How can doctors and scientists understand the brain’s reaction to injury, disease, or mental illness?
A.By contrasting/comparing it with normal brain activities.
B.By passing the X-Ray beams through the brain tissue,
C.By picking up the signals emitted from the brain^ atoms.
D.By being injected with glucose and detecting where it moves.
【2】Which of the following is helpful for diagnosing brain tumors?
A.CT / CAT and PET. B.MRI and PET.
C.CT/CAT and MRI. D.CT and CAT.
【3】If a person suffers from defect in speaking, which scan will a doctor like to suggest?
A.CT/CAT. B.MRI.
C.PET. D.Any of them.
24、Indoor Rock Climbing at the Rock Face
Gold Coast Recreation Centre
Visitors will find the Gold Coast Recreation (娱乐) Centre right on the doorstep of the Tallebudgera Beach, surrounded by the undamaged Tallebudgera Creek and Burleigh Head National Park. The Gold Coast Recreation Centre offers top recreational facilities for groups and families to get active together.
Have you mastered the art of climbing?
Whether you are a beginner or an old hand at climbing, the Rock Face at the centre is sure to attract those looking for challenges. There are ten different climbing paths, offering different degrees of difficulty. So why not put yourself to the test and take on the Rock Face at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre?
The Rock Face is open every Saturday to everyone over the age of five. Children five to twelve years of age will require an adult to come with them.
Rock Climbing Information
• Great for beginners and amateur (业余的) climbers
• Ten different climbing paths
• Automatic belay systems (自动保护系统)
• Friendly staff on hand, always eager to help
• Please ensure climbers wear strong shoes at all times
• Saturdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm plus during school holidays
• Entry is at Tallebudgera Leisure Centre reception (接待处)
• No bookings are required — you just show up!
Fees
• $12.35 per climber — entry price includes all equipment.
Indoor Rock Climbing is an exciting and fun team building activity, perfect for the whole family. For more information, please contact Queensland Recreation Centres here.
【1】What does the Rock Face offer the climbers?
A．Free light lunches.
B．Five types of climbs.
C．One-on-one instruction from staff.
D．Climbing paths of different levels.
【2】What do we know about Indoor Rock Climbing?
A．It can be done at weekends.
B．It is just for complete beginners.
C．It aims at climbers over five.
D．It charges a low price at night.
【3】What are climbers expected to do to attend the indoor activity?
A．Book in advance.
B．Wear strong shoes.
C．Pay for some equipment.
D．Do climbing in groups of five.
25、William Thomson
William Thomson was born on 26 June, 1824. in Belfast He was taught by his father, a professor of mathematics. In 1832, the family moved to Glasgow where Thomson attended university at the age of 10, then studied at Cambridge and Paris Universities. In 1846 he became professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow, a post he _______ for more than 50 years.
In Glasgow, Thomson _______ the first physics laboratory in Britain. He was a pioneer in many different _______, particularly electromagnetism（电磁学） and thermodynamics（热力学）. _______ Faraday, he was responsible for the introduction of the concept of an electromagnetic field _______ Thomson developed the work of the _______ of the subject, Nicolas Carnot and James Joule. One of the most _______ results of his work was his idea of an absolute zero of temperature-the scale based on this is named _______ him.
Throughout his work Thomson’s main goal was the practical use of science. He achieved _______ through his work on submarine telegraphy, a major practical problem of the day. He was ________ as a scientific adviser in the laying of the Atlantic telegraph cables in 1857-1858 and 1865-1866，for which he was knighted in 1866. His ________ in marine issues also inspired him to develop a mariners’ compass and ________ a tide machine and depth-measuring equipment. He invented many electrical instruments and his house in Glasgow was the first to be ________ by electric light.
Thomson was raised to the noblemen with the ________ of Baron Kelvin of Largs in 1892. The Kelvin was a small river that flowed near Glasgow University and he was president of the royal Society from 1890 to 1895. He died on 17 December, 1907, in Ayrshire, Scotland and was ________ in Westminster Abbey.
【1】A.sought B.confirmed C.held D.admired
【2】A.took up B.broke up C.set up D.blew up
【3】A.fields B.countries C.labs D.colleges
【4】A.In spite of B.Except for C.Together with D.Regardless of
【5】A.which B.when C.how D.where
【6】A.learners B.pioneers C.competitors D.leaders
【7】A.important B.obvious C.fortunate D.positive
【8】A.for B.with C.after D.on
【9】A.wealth B.fame C.contribution D.enthusiasm
【10】A.considered B.attracted C.employed D.accused
【11】A.hobby B.desire C.success D.interest
【12】A.operate B.invent C.control D.produce
【13】A.lit B.built C.decorated D.equipped
【14】A.title B.name C.honor D.award
【15】A.buried B.respected C.admitted D.preserved
26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Happy Endings
Perry Piccolo was a rich kid who led a very nice, comfortable life, protected from most of the bad stuff in the world. One day, Perry went to the cinema to see a film he'd been dying to see. The problem was that he arrived a bit late, just as the last ticket was being sold to a very poor boy. The boy had been saving for weeks to buy this ticket. Realizing there was no ticket left, Perry was very angry, and started shouting and protesting, demanding that the boy hand his over.
“But why should I give you my ticket? I arrived before you did and I've paid for it.” said the boy.
“Because I'm more important than you! Look! I'm rich and you are poor. Don't you see？” Perry replied.
At that moment, a very distinguished looking man came over to Perry and offered him a ticket, saying, “Of course, my boy. You have more of a right than him to see this movie.”
Then Perry, in the most showy_and_superior way, walked off from the boy and entered the cinema. When he got inside the auditorium, Perry looked around and was pleased to see that the place was filled with other rich children like himself. He made his way to a seat. However, as soon as Perry sat down, he disappeared and was somehow teleported onto the cinema screen. He realized he had turned into a movie character, playing the central role in many stories. And in all those stories Perry started out with a lot of bad luck: a couple of times his parents disappeared, other times his house burned down and he lost all his money. In some stories he had to travel to countries where he didn't understand the language, in others he had to work straight from childhood, to help support all his brothers and sisters. Sometimes he found himself in a situation where everyone treated him like a fool, or like someone who had no feelings ...
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
In all these stories, Perry had to struggle terribly to survive and overcome his difficulties.
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Paragraph 2：
When all this came to an end, Perry found himself back in his seat.
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