1、We can guess when the play takes place, telling by the colorful ______ on the stage.
A．scenery
B．sight
C．scene
D．view
2、Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to _________and stress.
A.put on pressure B.fed up with C.relieve tension D.try out for
3、There is not much difference between the two, I really don't know _____.
A．which should I choose
B．what I should choose
C．which I should choose
D．what should I choose
4、Dozens were killed while fighting a fire that ______ this summer.
A.broke in B.broke out C.broke up D.broke down
5、The number of people who can afford to buy their own houses ________ more than 80%, but a number of houses _________.
A．are; hasn’t been built
B．are; has built
C．is; haven’t been built
D．is; have built
6、The father as well as his three kids ________ skating on the cold river every Sunday afternoon in winter.
A. is going B. go
C. goes D. are going
7、--- What do you want to do next? We have half an hour until the basketball game.
--- ______. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.
A．It just depends
B．It’s totally up to you
C．That’s all right
D．Glad to hear that
8、I can guess you were in a hurry. You ______ your sweater inside out.
A．had worn
B．wore
C．were wearing
D．are wearing
9、No one can prevent the plans ________ out.
A．to be carried
B．from carrying
C．to be carried
D．being carried
10、Success is the sum of small efforts, ______ day in and day out.
A．repeat
B．to repeat
C．repeating
D．repeated
11、You can depend on him. He always ________.
A．has words with others
B．breaks his word
C．keeps his words
D．keeps his word
12、Either the beautiful sights of this modern city or its local custom____ thousands of visitors during the past years.
A. have attracted B. were attracting C. has attracted D. was attracting
13、Some people believe that with joint efforts we can ________ all the diseases from the world and life expectancy will become limitless.
A.execute B.exaggerate C.erect D.eradicate
14、Tom, you _____ leave all your clothes on the floor like this!
A.wouldn’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.may not
15、My father thinks I am not capable _______ my own living, but I mean _______ him that he is wrong.
A.to earn, to show B.of earning, showing
C.of earning, to show D.in earning, to show
16、He ________ the painting all the time, wondering where he had seen it.
A.glimpsed at B.glared at C.glanced at D.stared at
17、It suddenly ____ her that she had left her schoolbag in the canteen.
A.occurred B.hit C.striked D.inspired
18、People are encouraged to speak openly，but careless words are ________to hurt others’ feelings.
A．possible
B．probable
C．likely
D．sure
19、That program ______ to raise funds for farmers in the west of China proves to be an effective approach ______ the problem of poverty.
A. meant; to solving B. meaning; to solve
C. being meant; to solving D. meant; to solve
20、The chairman asked me to __________ the report, because he didn’t want to speak for too long at this meeting.
A. cut off B. cut away C. cut out D. cut down
21、—Why don’t you join us in the game?
—Because my homework _____ yet.
A.didn’t finish B.hasn’t finished C.wasn’t finished D.hasn’t been finished
22、When confronted with the audience’s suspicions, the spokesman found himself _______ for words.
A.lose B.lost C.to lose D.having lost
23、—Tomorrow is Teachers’ Day. What’s your surprise for our teacher?
—The first thing ______ I will do is to make a card for her.
A．who
B．which
C．whose
D．that
24、Catherine is color-blind and can’t ______ red from green as easily as other children.
A. remove B. choose
C. distinguish D. preserve
25、The Greens moved back to the countryside in 2008 and ________ a happy and peaceful life there ever since.
A. are leading B. lead C. led D. have led
26、 When your baby get older, you’re faced with the most challenging problem of all: How to get him or her best education you can.
“There was a time when you could enroll your child in kindergarten and about 13 years sit on one of those folding chairs and touch your eyes as they graduated from high school，” Peg Tyre says.
These days the difficult decision of where to send your kid to school starts early.You have to choose a school when your child might only be three or four years old.When you go on a school tour, Tyre says, don’t judge the place just by the finger paintings decorating the hallways.
“You want to look at the relationship between teacher and student，” she says.”What you want to see is teachers who have a lot of respect for kids, who seem to know their strengths and weaknesses.”
There’s a myth Tyre wants to say that has to end that all teachers are good teachers and can be moved around from classroom to classroom like bricks.
“That’s just not true，” she says.”One of the things I would say is a teacher who is in their first year is not a wonderful sign for an effective teacher for your child.They tend to be kind, they have a lot of energy, but they are not that effective in that first year.” So what do you do if your child is placed in a classroom with an inexperienced teacher? Don’t march straight to the principal’s office and demand a change, Tyre says.
“You can go to the principal and you can ask this question: What are you doing to support that teacher this year so that my child moves forward this year and is not just a guinea pig (实验对象) for your firstyear teacher？”
Many parents know when they tour a school to ask about class size.But Tyre says the research doesn’t suggest that a smaller class size is a must.”When you look at the really research on class size, class size is very important from kindergarten to third grade ...After third grade there’s less of an effect on academic result.” she says.
【1】We can infer from the second paragraph that in the past ________.
A.a child had to learn at the same school for 13 years
B.parents would cry at their children’s graduation from school
C.folding chairs were required for children to sit on
D.it was easy to get the best education for a child at school
【2】To choose a school for your kid，you should ________.
A.judge whether teachers respect your kid
B.decide what strengths and weaknesses your kid has
C.see how finger paintings decorate the hallways
D.consider whether the teachers have their own kids
【3】What statement may Tyre agree to?
A.A new teacher can be energetic and effective.
B.It is wonderful for a kid to have a firstyear teacher.
C.A new teacher can teach students of different levels.
D.All teachers aren’t good teachers in fact.
【4】What was Tyre’s attitude towards class size?
A.She was strongly against it. B.She felt it wasn’t worth consideration.
C.She thought it was most important. D.She insisted on taking it seriously.
27、 It was time for Mr.Key to go to work.His wife gave him a letter, “please post this on your way to the bus stop,”she said.
“I won’t forget,” he replied."I know i forget things sometimes.I have kept letters in my bag for some days.But I will certainly post this one.”
Mrs.Key smiled.“ You certainly will,” she said.
Mr.Key put the letter in his pocket and said goodbye to his wife. “Goodbye,” said Mrs.Key.She was still smiling when she shut the door.
Mr.Key walked slowly along the road, and soon a girl came up behind him.When the girl walked by, she looked back and smiled at Mr.Key. “Don't forget to post the letter,"she said.Then an old man walked by.He turned and smiled.He also said the same thing to Mr.Key.
Mr.Key said to himself, “Why are these people smiling at me? And how do they know I have a letter to post?”
At last, he came to the mailbox, He put the letter in it and walked on, But once more a girl came up behind him and spoke to him."Did you post your letter? "she asked."Yes,I did, "said Mr.Key.
“Then I can take this off, "said the girl.She took a large piece of paper off Mr.Key's coat and showed it to him.
On seeing it, Mr.Key understood everything.
【1】What did Mrs.Key give her husband one day?
A. a pocket. B. A.coat.
C. A bag. D. A letter
【2】Why did the people in the street know Mr.Key needed to post a letter?
A. Because Mrs.Key told them. B. Because there was a paper on his back.
C. Because they were Mr.Key’s friends. D. Because Mr.Key put a paper on his front.
【3】How many people reminded Mr.Key of the letter on his way to work?
A. Five. B. Four.
C. Three. D. Two.
【4】From the text, we know that .
A. Mr.Key posted the letter finally.
B. Mrs.Key always forgot things.
C. Mrs.Key loved her husband very much.
D. the people Mr.Key met in the street were unfriendly.
28、 This Midwest State is a biking paradise. Here are the best trails (路线) to hit.
♦ Root River Trail
Best for: Experts and beginners looking to explore Minnesota’s sightseeing
It is a railroad track-turned-bike path located along the state’s southern border with Iowa. It offers 42 paved miles with beautiful lake scenery. Cyclists will be entertained by the landscape.
♦ Grand Round National Scenic Byway
Best for: Pretty much anybody who can ride a bike
Connecting some of Minneapolis’ most popular parks and sites, this loop spiderwebs out to an amazing 100 miles of hiking and biking trails. Highlights along one of America’s best urban trail networks include the iconic Chain of Lakes stretch, which focuses on the beautiful waterfront areas.
♦Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Best for: Beginners and professionals looking for unmatched lakeside views
It is a work in progress: When completed, it will be an 88-mile paved trail that hugs the dramatic North Shore of Lake Superior, connecting Two Harbors and passing through five state parks along the way. Cyclists will pass through forests, cross numerous waterfalls, and access several of Lake Superior’s impressive beaches.
■ Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
Best for: Beginner mountain bikers and thrill-seekers
Once home to several iron mines, the central city of Cuyuna is now among the state’s top mountain-biking destinations and is one of just 15 Silver Ride Centers in the world. With more than 30 miles of mixed-difficulty single track trails for beginners and adventurers alike, they offer great lake views.
【1】What is special about Root River Trail?
A.It is the shortest trail. B.It was once a railroad.
C.It is under construction. D.It was home to iron mines.
【2】Which trail appeals to adventurers?
A.Root River Trail. B.Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails.
C.Gitchi-Garni State Trail. D.Grand Round National Scenic Byway.
【3】What do the trails have in common?
A.The trails are far from cities.
B.The trails are for professionals.
C.Cyclists on the trails can enjoy lake views.
D.Cyclists can experience mixed-difficulty trails.
29、In her 17 years on this earth, Shreyaa Venkat has done more to help the planet and the people living on it than many adults. The non-profit organization she founded, NEST4US, has helped tens of thousands of people in the United States. Through it, it’s served over 12,000 homeless people in the Washington, D.C. area by providing food and other supplies.
Venkat’s passion for helping others started as soon as she could walk, as her parents, active volunteers themselves, brought her along on their various projects, like some creative ways to volunteer. By fifth grade, she’d developed such enthusiasm for it that she started organizing her own service projects in her community.
NEST4US was born when she realized how much food waste there is, how many hungry people there are, and how simple it would be to use the former to help the latter. “There was a homeless man standing on a corner in D.C. and he was holding a sign that said ‘Hungry Need Food’,” she recalls. “So I gave him my lunch and his whole face just lit up. It was so easy, it only took me 30 seconds, and it really helped him.”
As NEST4US took off, with hundreds of volunteers helping to feed thousands of hungry people, Venkat decided to branch out with her volunteer efforts, starting three other branches of NEST4US. Serving others had become such a way of life for her that she even celebrated her 13th birthday at a homeless shelter, bringing the party to them instead of expecting gifts for herself.
As much as she has helped others, they’ve helped her too. Not only does she get a lot of joy and personal satisfaction from her volunteer work but running NEST4US has taught her important life skills like time management, public speaking, writing, and leadership. “What it’s really given me is this opinion of putting other people first,” she says.
【1】What can we infer about NEST4US from the first paragraph?
A．Its main aim is to make money.
B．It offers people cheap supplies.
C．It takes in all homeless people.
D．It is a charity organization.
【2】What caused Venkat to set up NEST4US?
A．Her parents’ constant suggestion.
B．The memory of her hard childhood.
C．Her experience of helping a hungry man.
D．Volunteers’ great influence on her.
【3】Why did Venkat spend her 13th birthday at a homeless shelter?
A．She held a grand party for many people.
B．She could receive many nice gifts there.
C．She got much personal satisfaction from it.
D．She saw helping others as part of her life.
【4】Which of the following best describes Shreyaa Venkat?
A．Caring.
B．Ambitious.
C．Humorous.
D．Demanding.
30、 I was looking at some photo albums(相册) today. That is where we old folks used to______our pictures before smart phones were invented. Anyway as I was______them I found a worn and dusty one at the bottom of a pile and opened it______. Slowly turning the pages, I suddenly saw a(n)______of my beautiful daughter Beth, which immediately grabbed my heart and______me back in time.
It was 25______ago at Christmas. The little children were all waiting for Santa to_______ My daughter was only two and a half years old and this was her first time to______Saint Nick. Most of the other young children seemed frightened and______when he first walked into the room but my daughter’s eyes______. She clapped her hands and laughed. She______up and down. She sparkled(闪耀) with______. Maybe it was that she was______to beards because one of her grandpas had one. Maybe it was that it was her uncle under the red, Santa suit.______the reason at just that moment, we took the picture and______seized that moment of simple joy, sweet innocence, and ____love.
Whenever the problems of the holiday start to upset me, I think back to that______with my baby daughter and remember again the ______of the season. It is that fearless love that a(n)______so long ago came here to teach us. It is that fearless love that we can______in our hearts not only at Christmas but all the year long.
May our hearts always be free of fear and full of love.
【1】A. hide B. show C. store D. record
【2】A. going through B. getting over C. turning around D. searching for
【3】A. silently B. slightly C. gently D. patiently
【4】A. picture B. accident C. incident D. scene
【5】A. tricked B. changed C. forced D. transported
【6】A. days B. years C. months D. weeks
【7】A. arrive B. arise C. return D. rise
【8】A. meet B. touch C. please D. admire
【9】A. unbearable B. unbelievable C. unusual D. uncertain
【10】A. cleared up B. lit up C. cleaned up D. went up
【11】A. looked B. wandered C. turned D. jumped
【12】A. congratulations B. relief C. happiness D. encouragement
【13】A. used B. devoted C. compared D. connected
【14】A. However B. Whenever C. Wherever D. Whatever
【15】A. anyhow B. forever C. otherwise D. almost
【16】A. unconditional B. especial C. fearless D. valuable
【17】A. moment B. season C. holiday D. day
【18】A. friendliness B. situation C. fruit D. spirit
【19】A. uncle B. baby C. daughter D. elder
【20】A. pass B. develop C. express D. carry
31、新概念英语原文填空（答案可能是一词或多词）
An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and 【1】 got off. 【2】 in dark glasses and old clothes, they 【3】 special precautions so that no one should recognize them. But as they soon discovered, disguises can sometimes be too perfect. …‘It couldn’t be 【4】, Gloria,’ Brinksley Meers agreed.
Snow 【5】 thick on the ground. The woman knew that the 【6】 village was miles away. When it grew dark, she turned a suitcase 【7】 a bed and put the children inside it, 【8】 them with all the clothes she could find. During the night, it got 【9】 cold. The woman kept as near as she could to the children and even tried to get into the case 【10】, but it was too small.
32、假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter对中国文化很感兴趣，来信请你介绍一个中国的节日，你给他回信，内容包括：
1. 节日的名称及选择此节日的原因
2. 节日的庆祝活动
Dear Peter,
How are you doing ?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua