1、The reason he is so happy is that he passed the exam!
A. that B. what
C. why D. is why
2、The singer finds it ________ that hundreds of her fans come to the concert although it is raining heavily.
A．surprise
B．surprised
C．surprising
D．being surprised
3、He kept silent over the matter because he had no intention to risk _____________ in it.
A．to involve
B．involving
C．being involved
D．to be involved
4、We gave out a cheer when the little cottage came ______view.
A．from
B．in
C．before
D．into
5、Once upon a time, with roots that go back to medieval marketplaces ________ stalls(货摊) that functioned as stores, shopping offered a way for people to get socially connected.
A.featuring B.featuring in C.featured D.featured in
6、While early literacy skills are important for a child’s growth, there are some ______ doubt whether we are forcing our kids to read too early.
A.whose B.which C.what D.who
7、—Look! It’s snowing!
—Yeah, but I don't think the snow will ______.
A.flee B.inhabit C.settle D.fasten
8、The state government declared that they would construct a national park in ________ used to be a small village
A.what B.which C.where D.that
9、Not once ________ to Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class.
A. occurred it B. it did occur
C. it occurred D. did it occur
10、He wanted to look for a(n) _________suited to his abilities.
A. pension B. prevention
C. occupation D. permission
11、________Internet helps friendships.
A．An
B．A
C．/
D．The
12、- You say you want to watch ________ amazing movie, don’t you?
- Oh, yes. ________ movie is called Spiderman - No way home.
A．a, the
B．an, the
C．the, the
13、Hannah travels the world giving the ________ on dolphins’ protection, getting more people involved in the conservation of ocean life.
A．presence
B．preservation
C．presentation
D．preparation
14、He has collected lots of ancient coins in the past few years, _________date back to Ming Dynasty.
A．most of them
B．most of that
C．most of whom
D．most of which
15、—Could you possibly tell me what to do with such sort of situation?
—It’s no good asking me all the time, Anna. You’ll have to learn to think yourself.
A.of B.to C.by D.for
16、________ Wang Fen looked after the old woman a whole year moved us all.
A．That
B．What
C．When
D．Why
17、With everyone ______, the head teacher began the meeting, ______ the importance of self-discipline for senior high students.
A．sitting, highlighted
B．seated, highlighting
C．seated, highlighted
D．sat down, highlighting
18、My neighbour’s son was ________ of being a soldier though he was so weak and thin.
A. worried B. anxious
C. ambitious D. eager
19、It’s______ comfort to know there’s someone to keep ______eye on the kids.
A. a; the B. a; an
C. /;an D. /;the
20、 The nation's top health administration office is ______ an increase in the cigarette tax to control smoking in China.
A. making for B. catering to
C. pushing for D. answering for
21、A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in a garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower.
A biodegradable (生物所能分解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists. It is hoped that the new type of phone will encourage consumers to recycle.
Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic and can be hard or soft, and is able to change shape. Over time it can also break down into the soil without giving out any poisonous chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed. When this new type of cover turns into waste, it forms fertilizers. These feed the seed and help the flower grow.
Engineers have designed a small transparent (透明的) window to hold the seed. They have made sure it only grows when the phone is throw n away. “We’ve only put sunflower seeds into the covers so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time.” said one scientist.
As phone technology is developing so quickly, people are constantly throwing their mobiles away. This means manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be throw n away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief for nature, according to the scientists.
“The seed comes out and the flower grows in the pot so you don’t have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it,” said Kerry Kirw an. She leads the research team, which is based at the University of Warw ick in Britain.
【1】What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To tell the popularity of biodegradable cell phones.
B. To discuss the development of the cell phone technology.
C. To persuade the readers to buy the biodegradable cell phone.
D. To introduce an environmental-friendly cell phone to readers.
【2】Which of the following is TRUE about the cover of the new type of phone?
A. It can turn into useful fertilizer for the sunflower seeds.
B. It can hardly serve as the storage for the sunflower seed.
C. It may give out poisonous chemicals when breaking down.
D. It may make the seed grow after the phone is throw n away.
【3】What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The new type of mobile phone will sell extremely well.
B. The new type of mobile phone is already on the market.
C. Other flowers may be used in the new type of cell phone.
D. Mobile phone is increasingly important to the environment.
【4】The most suitable title for this passage might be “ ”.
A. Design a Phone B. Help the Sunflower to grow
C. Protec t Our Environment D. Plant Your Phone
22、What should I do with the diary I’ve kept for 50 years?
I’ve been keeping a journal since I was 16 and I’m now 65. I have more than 80 notebooks in a big box. I don’t want my children embarrassed by them when I die. But I can’t bring myself, yet, to burn the case. My journals are still part of me. Might my grandchildren, with a bit more distance, be interested? Or is there some way I could turn them into something creative? I’m thinking about art instead of a book.
*shirleyujest 5 March 2012, 11:22 p.m.
Please don’t burn them! What a wonderful source of memories for you—or if you feel you’d rather not keep them, possibly what a wonderful resource for others! Why not contact something like the Mass Observation Project at the University of Sussex? Then they will remain as a record of everyday life throughout your lifetime, and if your grandchildren are interested they’ll know where to find them.
*bloggsie45 6 March 2012, 8:30 a.m.
Please don’t burn them! If possible, transcribe(转录) them, or have them transcribed, into a computer medium before your words are lost because the paper has decayed. I recently had an opportunity to read a similar diary of the WWⅡ record of an ordinary soldier. It was attractive in the way it differed from the official record. I suppose to some degree it all depends on what you have recorded, but many social historians and similar people would find such a complete personal record of a life led during the second half of the 20th century to be very valuable.
Please don’t stop writing now just because you are 65!
【1】What does the underlined word “them” refer to about the journal owner?
A. His children and grandchildren.
B. The best responses to his problem.
C. His more than 80 diary books.
D. The changes from 18 to 65.
【2】What does the journal owner probably hope to happen to his journals?
A. His children will put them together with him after his death.
B. His grandchildren will continue to write following his habit.
C. They can be published by famous publishing houses.
D. They can be filmed or changed into a TV play.
【3】What does “shirleyujest” think of the owner’s journal?
A. They provide good memories for others especially his grandchildren.
B. They will educate the young to remember the hard life.
C. They will help his grandchildren earn more money.
D. They will make others learn more about the war.
【4】“Bloggsie45” mentions an ordinary soldier’s war record in his words to ________.
A. remind the owner to write more about the war
B. tell him social historians may be interested in his notebooks
C. encourage him to write journals like determined soldiers
D. show the owner his notebooks will benefit some people
23、In February 2006, Lydia Angyiou and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada. The sound of children shouting made her turn around. To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son. Getting between the bear and her child, Lydia yelled at the children to run away. She then began hitting and kicking the animal as hard as she could. A neighbor who heard all the noise came and shot the bear. But everyone agreed it was Lydia who had saved her children’s lives. A local policeman described it this way: “… I guess when your back is up against the wall, we come up with super-human strength.”
Where does this “super-human strength”, courage and quick thinking come from? Experts say it comes from stress! In stressful situations, the body releases chemicals that prepare it to take action. These chemicals give people the speed and strength they need to fight danger or run away from it.
When we think of stress, we usually think of its negative effects. Studies, though, show that moderate levels of stress are actually helpful. In fact, the way we perform is usually affected by the amount of stress we feel.
Stress causes the brain to release adrenaline(肾上腺素) which in turn increases our energy and excitement. The chemical gives us clearer minds and helps us to do more. This is why some people say they work better under a deadline.
Adrenaline that is not released for long periods of time can cause us to increase and strengthen our abilities instead of weakening them. We sometimes turn out our very best work when we push ourselves to the limit. Stress can also make us more confident. Handling small amounts of stress now prepares us for handling serious situations in the future. Who knows? Today’s stress may even prepare for the next polar bear that comes along!
【1】In the first paragraph, the case of Lydia Angyiou is mentioned to______.
A. introduce the topic to be followed
B. remind us of the unexpected danger of life
C. praise Lydia Angyiou for her bravery
D. show the importance of super-human strength
【2】What does the policeman probably mean by saying “your back is up against the wall”?
A. You are helped. B. You are inspired.
C.You are confident. D. You are cornered.
【3】What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Brave Mother
B. The Cause of Stress
C. The Benefit of Stress
D. Super-human Strength
24、Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires just in the United States, with direct property（财产）loss because of home fires at about $7.3 billion every year. Every day Americans experience the horror of fires, but most people don’t understand fires.
To protect yourself, it is important to learn something about home fires.
In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be in flames. Most deadly fires occur in the home when people are asleep. If you realize a fire, you won’t have time to take valuables because the fire spreads too quickly and the smoke is too thick. The fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces smoke and poisonous gases that kill. Breathing even small amounts of smoke and toxic gases can make you tired and sleepy, and short of breath. The smoke can cause you to be a deep sleeper before the flames reach your door. You may not wake up in time to escape.
Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Breathing in this super-hot air will burn your lungs. It can melt clothes to your skin. In five minutes, a room can get so hot that everything in it starts to burn at once.
Fires are bright at first, but quickly produce black smoke and complete darkness. If you wake up to a fire you may be blinded, confused about where you are or which direction you should go and unable to find your way around the home you’ve lived in for years.
Only when we know the true nature of fires can we prepare our families and ourselves.
【1】How does the first paragraph develop?
A．By raising questions.
B．By giving examples.
C．By expressing opinions.
D．By listing reasons.
【2】What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A．It is necessary to escape in time.
B．It is important to find poisonous gases.
C．It is impossible to keep away from smoke.
D．It is dangerous to sleep away from the door.
【3】How does black smoke trouble us?
A．Getting us lose our ways.
B．Making our faces turn black.
C．Causing us to feel hopeless.
D．Forcing us to walk around the home.
【4】What is the passage mainly telling us?
A．Different processes of home fires.
B．Some basic knowledge of home fires.
C．Great damage of them fires in the USA.
D．Some good ways to prevent home fires.
25、 People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children keep healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have _______ effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-respect or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000 kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18,000,000 say they have been _______ at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad _______ of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main _______ of too much aggression in children's sports. They believe children _______ aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further strengthened through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that _______ is everything. Many parents go to children's sporting events and shout _______ at other players or cheer when their child behaves _______. As well, children are even taught that hurting other players is _______ or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. __________, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to __________ this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches in particular should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better __________. They should not just cheer when children win or act aggressively. They should teach children to __________ themselves whether they win or not. __________, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. If adults allow children to play when injured, this gives the message that health is not as __________ as winning.
A．restrictive
B．negative
C．active
D．instructive
A．knocked
B．glanced
C．smiled
D．shouted
A．impression
B．concept
C．taste
D．expectation
A．resource
B．cause
C．course
D．consequence
A．question
B．understand
C．copy
D．neglect
A．winning
B．practicing
C．fun
D．sport
A．praises
B．orders
C．remarks
D．insults
A．proudly
B．ambitiously
C．aggressively
D．bravely
A．acceptable
B．impolite
C．possible
D．accessible
A．By contrast
B．In addition
C．As a result
D．After all
A．look up to
B．face up to
C．make up for
D．come up with
A．techniques
B．means
C．values
D．directions
A．respect
B．relax
C．forgive
D．enjoy
A．Besides
B．However
C．But
D．Therefore
A．serious
B．important
C．equal
D．superior
26、假设你叫李华，你的朋友John由于疫情管控不能出门，请你给他写封邮件安慰他，
1.表示理解和关心；
2.提醒他注意安全；
3.表示愿意提供帮助。
要求：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：疫情：pandemic/epidemic 新冠：COVID-19
Dear John,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua