1、We were shocked to hear the news that ________ two Chinese engineers were shot to death in Pakistan. Worse still, ________ one died in hospital afterwards.
A. /; a third B. the; the third
C. the; a third D. /; the third
2、He wrote a long letter ______ he explained what had happened in the accident．
A．what B．which
C．where D．how
3、Sunday roast ________ of roast meat, roast potatoes and vegetables is a traditional Britain main meal, typically served on Sunday.
A．consists
B．consisted
C．consist
D．consisting
4、Five doctors set up a medical team in the 1950s, since when they ________ research to seek greater understanding of the brain.
A．have been conducting
B．had conducted
C．were conducting
D．conducted
5、Credits（学分）in Advanced Placement classes can greatly help students gain ______ to competitive universities.
A．admission
B．distinction
C．boundary
D．approval
6、You should have painted the house, but you football instead.
A. play B. played
C. have played D. had played
7、Eye contact is important because wrong contact may create a communication ______.
A.barrier B.bar C.blame D.blank
8、In my opinion, the topic is too difficult to understand. Try to simplify your speech ________ it goes beyond the children.
A．even though
B．now that
C．so that
D．in case
9、______ what you’re doing today important, because you’re trading a day of your life
for it
A. Make B. To make
C. Making D. Made
10、Perhaps the next generation of scientists, ______on the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, will indeed discover more medicines beneficial to global health care.
A．drew
B．drawn
C．drawing
D．having drawn
11、Jack, you look so tired. You should keep a ________ between your studies and relaxation.
A.promise B.secret C.balance D.diary
12、People would like to listen to officials talk ______ , for no one likes an endless and empty talk.
A. seriously B. fluently
C. plainly D. frequently
13、When making small talk at holiday parties, don’t tell someone who ______ weight how amazing they look. That implies they looked terrible before.
A. has lost B. would lose
C. will be losing D. had lost
14、If we want students to become effective in multicultural settings, one thing is clear: there is no ________ for practice.
A. prescription B. substitute
C. appetite D. suspension
15、According to the 2015 Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, Tsinghua University moved t0 26th from 36th last year and Peking University rose nine places to 32, reflecting our country's to developing world-class universities.
A．commitment B．instruction
C．responsibility D．permission
16、There is some evidence, scientists report, ________ eating garlic may guard against cancer.
A.which B.that C.as D.who
17、—The food here is nice enough.
—My friend ________me a right place.
A. introduces B. introduced
C. had introduced D. was introducing
18、Six months ago Xie Lie said goodbye to her friends and family in China and _______ a plane, but she was nervous as she didn’t know _______．
A．boarded; what to expect
B．abroad; what to expect
C．aboard; what to be expected
D．boarded; what to be expected
19、The dress is a cheaper ______ of the one seen at the Paris fashion shows.
A．vision
B．version
C．variety
D．vehicle
20、Just be patient．You _____ expect the world to change so soon．
A． can’t
B． may not
C． needn’t
D． didn’t
21、 While the Mars and the moon are currently the hottest destinations for outer space exploration. Mercury (水星) might be another exciting choice. The inner planet Mercury is extremely difficult to see with the naked eye. It is “the innermost and smallest terrestrial planet in solar system.” noted the BBC.
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft was successfully launched on Oct 20, marking the start of its seven-year trip to Mercury, the Guardian reported.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has described the journey as one of the most complex interplanetary missions ever undertaken. Mercury is located just 58 million kilometers away from the sun. It follows a tight path to make one revolution (公转) around the sun, completing a full orbit every 88 days. Therefore, in order to get into Mercury’s orbit, BepiColombo has to stand the extremely strong gravity of the sun. In order to solve the problem, BepiColombo will use special flybys (近天体探测飞行) to get into Mercury’s orbit.
According to ESA, Mercury’s temperature ranges from 450℃ on the sunward side to minus 180℃ on the dark side. In order to study the planet, the spacecraft “is going from one to the other over a few tens of minutes... our instruments have to operate around room temperature,” according to Suzanne Imber of the University of Leicester, UK. BepiColombo has been coated with temperature-resistant layers to keep it safe.
If everything goes as planned, BepiColombo will travel through or solar system at 60 kilometers per second and reach Mercury in late December 2025. It will then split into two probes that will travel in different directions.
“What this lets you do is look at the space environment around Mercury from two different directions at exactly the same time,” US planetary scientist Nancy Chabot told National Public Radio.
【1】According to text, Mercury is ________.
A.easily accessible B.well visible C.rarely explored D.extremely cold
【2】What’s the use of the special flybys?
A.To change the orbit. B.To escape the pull of the sun.
C.To accelerate the spacecraft. D.To resist the high temperature.
【3】What can we infer from Nancy’s words?
A.Extreme temperatures will be a challenge.
B.We can use gravitational forces to change direction.
C.We may get clearer pictures of Mercury’s revolution.
D.BepiColombo is likely to land on Mercury in the near future.
【4】What is the text mainly about?
A.The journey to Mercury. B.The mystery of Mercury.
C.The environment around Mercury. D.The life on Mercury.
22、Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.
Cumberland Islands, Georgia
Just a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a wonderful picnic place. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (小径). Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.
Grant Park, Chicago
If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.
Cranberry Islands, Maine
Here, you’ll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.
Big Sur, California
The Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.
【1】Why does the writer advise us to go to Cumberland Islands?
A．Because they are just next to Savannah.
B．Because they have a grand show every night.
C．Because they are almost covered in Spanish moss.
D．Because they keep their original ecology (生态).
【2】Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?
A．At the Navy Pier.
B．At the Point Lobos State Reserve
C．At Acadia National Park.
D．In the Deep South.
【3】Where can we most probably read this passage?
A．In a personal dairy.
B．In a science report.
C．In a geography textbook.
D．In a travel magazine.
23、Anger is a natural feeling that everyone experiences in life. Some researchers believe the first sound a baby makes when born could be a sign of anger. Anger may be the first feeling we have and respond to. It’s in many cases a perfectly healthy feeling. Anger can cause people to make very positive changes in their lives. Sometimes we have to be angry at injustice (不公正), at wrong doings, or even at nature, before we can do what needs to be done to correct wrongs or make things better. But of course, that is not how we usually think of anger.
Most people think of anger as a feeling we must keep under control. Children are sometimes sent to their rooms or punished for expressing anger in an uncontrolled way. Parents tell a child to control himself when the child shows anger. We may be angry with friends or at work, but we know it’s not right to show it. Very early in life, we learn that anger is something that must be controlled.
We learn this for a good reason. Uncontrolled anger can lead to fights, car accidents, bad relationships with others, unacceptable social behavior, and many other problems. However, many experts say that if one suppresses his anger, he may suffer serious mental and physical health problems. So what can we do to understand and calm this feeling?
One solution is to talk about it with someone we trust, for example, a good friend. We can also try to walk away from a situation that causes anger, ask a doctor for advice, or just exercise more in our daily life. And of course we may have many other methods. Whatever solution we choose, as long as we are trying to find the solution to the problem, we have already taken the first step in the right direction.
【1】According to Paragraph 1, anger can _____.
A．lead to justice
B．keep us healthy
C．help us tell right from wrong
D．help us make things better
【2】What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?
A．We are taught to control anger.
B．Anger appears early in life.
C．We shouldn’t get angry at work.
D．Angry children should be punished.
【3】The underlined word “suppresses” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A．holds in
B．takes in
C．expresses
D．understands
【4】Which of the following can help deal with anger?
A．Excellent physical health.
B．A talk with a close friend.
C．Some exercises given by teachers.
D．A good relationship with others.
【5】What does the author think of anger?
A．Anger shown by children is unacceptable.
B．Anger leads to deadly mental and physical illnesses.
C．Anger can be a healthy feeling and need be treated properly.
D．Anger builds up relationships with our friends or workmates.
24、阅读理解。
It’s 5：00 in the morning when the alarm rings in my ears．I roll out of bed and walk blindly through the dark into the bathroom．I turn on the light and put on my glasses．The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully．Usually I go for a long run，but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD insanity．Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes．My heart races as I face my body to finish each movement．As I near the end of the exercise，I feel extremely tired，but a smile is of my face．It’s a smile because the DVD is over，but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit．
Some people enjoy shopping，smoking，food，work，or even chocolate．But I need exercise to get through each day．Some shake heads when they see me run through the town．Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmother’s chocolate cake．They raise their eyebrows，surprised by my “no thank you，” or by my choice to have a salad．Over the years，I have learned it’s okay to just say “no．” I shouldn’t feel sorry for refusing food that I don’t want to eat．
So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5：00 a．m．？What gives me the reason to just say to ice cream？Commitment．A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety，increases self–confidence and energy，extends life and above all improves my body shape．This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right．It’s through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and out．
【1】Why is there a smile on the author’s face in the morning？
A．Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully．
B．Because she finishes her favorite exercise
C．Because she enjoys the interesting DVD
D．Because she feels a sense of achievement
【2】Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2？
A．She doesn’t like others r politely
B．She likes to make others surprised
C．Others don’t understand what she does．
【3】Others try to help her by offering her food
3．What does the underlined word “commitment” in the last paragraph mean？
A．Good health B．Firm belief
C．A strong power D．A regular half
【4】What can we learn about the author from the text？
A．She acts in a strange way
B．She wants to look different from others
C．She aims to develop a good body shape
D．She has difficult getting along with others
25、The sun had already begun dissolving into the reddening sea. It was an _________ reminder that we had spent a little too long on our _________ tour round this island. Unsure of the ferry’s last _________ for the mainland.We stopped at a roadside bar to ask. This triggered _________ looks all round: the final _________ was about to leave.
“You can just _________ it if you take the shortcut,” said one man, stepping outside and pointing to a narrow road up a small mountain. With evening falling fast, we had severe misgivings, _________ cycled off uphill nonetheless. Looking round, we were _________ to see our new found friend jogging up the hill behind us at a discreet distance to_________ that we didn’t get lost, only turning back when the __________ was safely in sight below us.
This was one of our first experiences with omotenashi, which combines exquisite politeness with a __________ to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.
In Japanese culture, the __________ outside one’s own group someone is, the greater the politeness shown to that person. The wonderful thing about being exposed to so much politeness is that you soon find yourself __________ more kindly, gently and civic-mindedly, smiling as you __________ other drivers, taking your litter home with you and never ever raising your voice in public.
Wouldn’t it be great if each visitor took a little bit of omotenashi home with them and __________ it around? The ripple effect could sweep the world.
【1】
A．enjoyable
B．interesting
C．alarming
D．important
【2】
A．jogging
B．cycling
C．hiking
D．whistling
【3】
A．departure
B．arrival
C．time
D．schedule
【4】
A．worried
B．excited
C．friendly
D．indifferent
【5】
A．bus
B．taxi
C．flight
D．boat
【6】
A．get
B．reach
C．make
D．miss
【7】
A．and
B．but
C．so
D．when
【8】
A．happy
B．confused
C．frightened
D．astonished
【9】
A．ensure
B．find
C．tell
D．see
【10】
A．path
B．bus
C．port
D．station
【11】
A．feeling
B．desire
C．attempt
D．help
【12】
A．more familiar
B．more friendly
C．closer
D．farther
【13】
A．becoming
B．speaking
C．showing
D．acting
【14】
A．give way to
B．turn to
C．meet with
D．get away from
【15】
A．keep
B．show
C．spread
D．take
26、为了配合学校开展垃圾分类工作，学生会向全校学生发出了“垃圾分类，从我做起”的倡议。假如你是学生会主席李华，请你用英语写一封倡议书，内容包括:
1.垃圾分类的意义
2.垃圾分类的做法
3.呼吁全体学生参加
注意:1. 词数80左右； 2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇:垃圾分类 rubbish classification
Dear fellow students,
Our school has launched a program of rubbish classification.
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Yours,
Li Hua