1、________ being looked down upon, Stephen Curry never failed his fans' expectation and performed beyond everyone's expectations with his accurate shots and continuous efforts.
A．Because of
B．In case of
C．Despite
D．As a result of
2、They decided to base the new company in York.
A.add something to something else to make it larger
B.get something by paying money for it
C.use a particular city or town as the main place for a business, holiday or vacation.
D.make a continuous low sound
3、There is no need_____and it’s no use_____there too early.
A.to rush;arriving B.to worry;to arrive
C.worrying;arriving D.to rush;to arrive
4、Have you ever imagined ___________ the Dragon Boat Festival in space?
A．celebrating
B．to celebrate
C．celebrate
D．celebrated
5、______ the terrible earthquake in Japan not happened, people’s awareness _______drawn to the risk of being exposed to nuclear radiation.
A. If; wouldn’t have been B. If; wouldn’t have
C. Had; wouldn’t have been D. Had; wouldn’t have
6、I won’t go there again. They are too________ — they charged me 15 pounds for the broken cup.
A．guilty
B．gifted
C．greedy
D．generous
7、He was a stubborn person. ________, we could not persuade him to change his mind.
A. Hard tried as we B. As we tried hard
C. We tried as hard D. Hard as we tried
8、In most cases, if you have a good professional knowledge and good social skills, you _________ much more easily.
A.will promote B.promote
C.will get promoted D.have been promoted
9、It is the first time ________ Lihua ________ the Great Wall.
A．that; visit
B．which; visited
C．that; has visited
D．that; had visited
10、Before the first class, the monitor reported to the teacher that all________present and all________going on well.
A．is ,is
B．is, are
C．were , was
D．was, were
11、The Chinese nation is a nation that loves peace, but will never ____ to any outside hegemony(军事强权).
A．subscribed
B．bowed
C．bent
D．added
12、 The thief entered the room without ______________.
A. noticing B. being noticed
C. having noticed D. having been noticed
13、After playing basketball for two hours, he returned home, ________.
A.tiredly and thirsty B.tired and thirstily
C.tiredly and thirstily D.tired and thirsty
14、What was so _____about Jasmine Westland’s victory was that she came first in the marathon bare-footed.
A. awful B. essential C. impressive D. obvious
15、Once again, Jeff could interact with the dolphins and find affection in return.
A．Little he dreamed how severely his love could be tested.
B．Little has he dreamed how severely his love will be tested.
C．Little dreamed he how severely his love would be tested.
D．Little did he dream how severely his love would be tested.
16、Being happy is the key ________ a fun-filled life.
A．to
B．of
C．for
D．with
17、—Have you seen the Smiths?
—No. The Smith family ________ Brazil to watch the World Cup.
A．have been to
B．have gone to
C．has been to
D．has gone to
18、The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National park was ________ in Jilin.
A．set out
B．set up
C．set off
D．set down
19、Without a ______, I would have assumed it was written by a child.
A．context
B．contact
C．criticism
D．current
20、It was ________ hot weather that he went for a swim.
A．such a B．such C．very D．very a
21、Mother always tells me to believe in myself, ________ that nothing is too difficult to a willing heart.
A．to say
B．saying
C．said
D．having said
22、If you plant watermelon seeds in the spring, you __ fresh watermelon in the fall.
A．eat
B．would eat
C．have eaten
D．will be eating
23、Until I figure that out, I have to___________, or to the doctors, or whoever decides these matters when the decider is too confused to choose between the elevator and the stairs.
A.relieve him of his burden B.leave things up to the fates
C.make the fire alarm go off D.skip practice
24、The number of traffic accidents that _____ in developing countries _________ increasing.
A. happen; is B. happen ; is
C. happens; are D. happen; are
25、The Carteret islanders had not prepared themselves well both physically and psychologically ________ they were required to relocate to a bigger island. In fact, it was only two weeks ________ the announcement of the relocation project.
A．since; after
B．before; since
C．until; that
D．after; before
26、Huang Danian, the well-known Chinese geophysicist, was born in 1958 in Guangxi, China. As a keen and able student, Huang went to the UK in 1993 to further his studies.
By the time Huang moved back to China in 2008, he had been living and working in the UK for 15 years. He had a good job and a life there, but he gave it all up to return to home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country. As one of the world’s leading experts in deep earth exploration technology, Huang was invited to participate in the “Thousand Talent” programme. He took up a position at Jilin University, Changchun.
Huang was named lead scientist on China’s deep earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth’s crust(外壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a “lunatic” (a “madman”), but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China’s deep earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang’s devotion contributed to China’s lunar probe(月球探测器) Yutu being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the spacecrafts Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016.
Huang's health also paid the price for his commitment to his work. He began having fainting fits(昏厥) in 2012, but paid them little attention, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor— his work always came first. In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was so advanced that he had just a couple of months to live.
Like the true scientist he was, Huang never gave up, but always tried to push forwards. Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing letters of reference for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. Huang died in January 2017, aged just 58. More than 800 people attended his funeral to celebrate a life that burned so bright, but was so short.
【1】Huang returned to China in 2008 because________.
A．he desired to devote himself to his motherland
B．the “Thousand Talent” program attracted him
C．Jilin University offered him a top position
D．he wasn’t satisfied with the life in the UK
【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．China’s aerospace development.
B．Huang’s working attitude and style.
C．Huang’s great contributions to China.
D．China’s deep earth exploration technology.
【3】What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?
A．The working environment caused Huang’s disease.
B．Huang worked continuously despite his poor health.
C．Huang was taken to hospital after he fainted in 2012.
D．A large sum of money was paid to treat Huang’s illness.
【4】Which of the following can be used to describe Huang Danian?
A．Generous and honest.
B．Passionate and patient.
C．Modest and courageous.
D．Patriotic and committed.
27、You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That’s why he created lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella.
The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy（伞蓬）built into a street lamp.” he said.
The lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy with a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors（传感器）first ensure that it starts raining and the motors open up in response to their sensors and then people can protect themselves from the rain under the canopies.
In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360° motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used, the canopy is closed.
According to the designer, the lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike. Each lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed（安装）at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.
While there are no plans to take lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists his creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.
【1】What do we know from Belyaev’s words in Paragraph2?
A. His creation was inspired by an experience.
B. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg.
C. Street lamps are protected by canopies.
D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain.
【2】Which of the following shows how the lampbrella works?
A. Motor→Canopy→Sensors. B. Sensors→Motor-Canopy.
C. Motor→Sensors→Canopy. D. Canopy→Motor→Sensors.
【3】What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the lampbrella?
A. Its moving speed. B. Its appearance.
C. Its disadvantages. D. Its safety.
【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The designer will open a company to promote his product.
B. The lampbrella could be put into immediate production.
C. The designer is confident that his creation is practical.
D. The lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow.
28、Finally, the holidays are upon us! What better way to spend the hot days ahead than curled up on the sofa with a cold drink?
Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you’re looking for some self-reflection time these holidays, then you absolutely need to read Atonic Habits. This book is one of the world’s best-selling works in self-help and is sure to awaken some new thoughts within you.
Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle
This novel consists of three stories about a massive snowstorm in a small North Carolina town, and all feature some aspect of romance. Reviewers have praised the novel’s strong characters and humorous hidden meanings. The stories are appealing and optimistic, and would make for a wonderful holiday read! You can also watch its movie edition to find out more!
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Shiver revolves around the main character, Grace, who becomes convinced that a wolf is watching over her and protecting her each winter. She loves to watch the wolves, but she especially loves to watch a wolf with beautiful, yellow eyes, who watches back. When her wolf becomes a human named Sam, they instantly fall in love with each other. Are you hooked yet? The novel has been adapted for the screen.
A Year of Sundays by Belinda Jeffery
If you’re looking for a soft reminder to enjoy your slow days, this book, A Year of Sundays, is the perfect holiday pick-me-up. Join Belinda Jeffery as she shares the recipes and memories that made up her memorable year of Sundays. This is however more than just a cookbook! It is reflective, inspiring and a beautiful reminder to slow down.
【1】What is the book Atomic Habits probably about?
A．The rules of physics.
B．The harms of bad habits.
C．The methods of self-study.
D．The ways to reshape ourselves.
【2】How does the book Let it Snow differ from the others?
A．It has co-authors.
B．It was made into a film.
C．It teaches survival skills.
D．It creates humorous characters.
【3】Which of the following belongs to a fantasy fiction?
A．Atomic Habits.
B．Let it Snow.
C．Shiver.
D．A Year of Sundays.
29、Swimming Clubs
Penguins
We aim to build water confidence by making our indoor club meetings as much fun as possible. Come along and join us for some water volleyball－and make friends at the same time!
Elvers
Everyone who joins our club takes part in lots of races－and loves to win! So we expect our members to turn up regularly for evening practice－at least three times a week. Come and try our lovely indoor pool and new high diving board!
Waterworld
Our club provides serious swimming training every weekday evening with progress certificates as you pass each level. We do lots of swimming and diving competitions, and we’ll teach you the techniques you need to be a champion!
Mermaid Club
Swim your way from beginner to intermediate(中等程度的) level－and get certificates for your hard work in our big outdoor pool. Working in small groups, we’ll help you build your strength, ready for swimming the length of the pool.
Splash
Ready to swim 20 km across the sea? Come and join our advanced swimmers’ club on Saturdays and find out! You’ll be wel1 looked after, and pool training is also provided to help keep up your strength and develop a swimming style suitable for open water.
Waves
Our club takes all levels of learner swimmers in our shallow practice pool, and aims to increase strength and improve technique through different pool games. After 6 pm we can provide one-to-one teaching if requested.
Seals Group
In this club we meet to do as much swimming in the sea as we can, on weekday evenings. But we’re more about swimming for fun than winning lots of competitions, so there are lots of club parties!
【1】What can be learned about Penguins?
A．It holds lots of races.
B．It has a high diving board.
C．It involves water volleyball.
D．It provides progress certificates.
【2】How does Mermaid Club differ from Elvers?
A．It offers evening practice.
B．It features an outdoor pool.
C．It suits advanced swimmers.
D．It is mainly for fun rather than competition.
【3】Which of the following provides one-to-one teaching?
A．Waterworld.
B．Splash.
C．Waves.
D．Seals Group.
30、 Years ago, when we first went to Canada, we were driving through Montana to Ontario with our two children. We thought we'd find a hotel on the way without _________ ahead of time. As it was getting late, we started looking for a hotel, only to find that all the hotels were full.
_________, around 9 pm, we stopped at a gas station to fill the car up with gas. My husband told the woman at the counter that we were _________ to find a hotel. She told us it would be _________ at such late time during the busy season. Noticing that we were worried, she said we could spend the night at her home nearby.
Though surprised at her _________, we gladly accepted it. She then called her son to come and lead the way, since she had to work until midnight. Soon a pick-up truck arrived and we _________ it. When we reached their home, her husband _________ us. He invited us to have coffee and we chatted when _________ his wife. She came past 12. We asked if we could leave _________ in the morning so as not to disturb them. They said we were guests and we'd have to have breakfast with them.
The next morning, around the table were many people, and we were __________ that they would take in total __________ from a different country. After breakfast, when we were __________，my husband asked if he could offer some __________. But they said no. Then we left. We kept in __________ for many years. Later we lost contact, but over the years we have never forgotten their __________.
A．ordering
B．booking
C．seeking
D．exchanging
A．Eventually
B．Interestingly
C．Typically
D．Fortunately
A．managing
B．struggling
C．deciding
D．failing
A．unnecessary
B．informal
C．improper
D．impossible
A．participation
B．request
C．offer
D．admission
A．followed
B．made
C．took
D．embraced
A．joined
B．accepted
C．greeted
D．assisted
A．talking about
B．waiting for
C．cheering up
D．picking up
A．formally
B．similarly
C．originally
D．secretly
A．pleased
B．reminded
C．amazed
D．anxious
A．consumers
B．strangers
C．relatives
D．neighbors
A．insisting
B．wandering
C．approaching
D．leaving
A．payment
B．service
C．advice
D．solutions
A．line
B．check
C．touch
D．mind
A．passion
B．eagerness
C．kindness
D．encouragement
31、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
Mo Li Hua is a popular Chinese folk song 【1】dates back to the 18th century. It’s one of the most well-known Chinese songs both in China and abroad. It’s a nice song【2】beginners to learn due to its simple lyrics. The melody of this song has become well-known among Western listeners for several reasons. One is that it【3】(sing) by Giacomo Puccini in his opera called Turandot in 1926. It was also used in the Olympics opening ceremony in China.
32、假如你是李华，你的学校要举行运动会，组委会现征集志愿者，请给学校组委会负责人王先生写一封信，申请成为一名志愿者。要点如下：
1.个人情况；
2.为什么申请当志愿者；
3.你将如何当好这个志愿者。
注意：词数100左右。