1、A poor economy has caused the ________ of thousands of small businesses.
A．complexity
B．collapse
C．convenience
D．correction
2、--- Well, a mushroom soup, a vegetable salad, and anything _____ , sir?
--- An apple pie, please.
A. to follow B. follows
C. followed D. following
3、Overcrowding in some hospitals has led to patients _____ in hallways.
A.treated B.to treat
C.being treated D.treating
4、Now every means ________ prevent the water from ________.
A．get used to; polluted
B．is used to; being polluted
C．gets used to; pollution
D．are used to; polluting
5、________ inspiration from nature is a tradition that goes back centuries.
A．Draw
B．Drawing
C．Drew
D．Drawn
6、_________ in the deserted island for a week, the two students were finally spotted by the passing fishing boat.
A．Having lost
B．Lost
C．Being lost
D．Losing
7、The weather report says that it when we arrive in London.
A. rains B. will be raining C. is raining D. is about to rain
8、He never depends ______ his parents. He likes to do everything ______ himself.
A．on; by
B．with; on
C．in; by
D．from; with
9、—What a pity! Their experiment is a failure.
—They ________ better under more favorable conditions.
A. should have done B. could have done
C. must have done D. may have done
10、—Douglas is having to miss the school concert because he’s ill.
—Oh, ________! He has been expecting it so much.
A．far from it
B．that’s a shame
C．never mind
D．I didn’t get it.
11、A sudden stop can be a very frightening experience, ________ if you are driving at high speed.
A. strangely B. especially
C. merely D. specially
12、--- Is it convenient to you if I call you up at 9 o’clock tomorrow morning?
--- I’m afraid not. I ______ a meeting then.
A．will have attended
B．was attending
C．will be attending
D．am attending
13、I do hope that the road sign I have placed at the crossroads will be helpful to ________ feels confused or gets lost there.
A．who
B．whom
C．whomever
D．whoever
14、Natural resources are being __________ by a growing number of heavy industries as well as the growing population.
A．assumed
B．consumed
C．resumed
D．presumed
15、—Who’s that person in the street? Is it Mr. Liu?
—It ________ be him. Because Mr. Liu is ill in hospital already.
A．mustn’t
B．can’t
C．needn’t
D．maybe
16、They did come to listen to my lecture, but how much did they ? I don’t know for sure.
A. take away B. take out C. take back D. take in
17、The old road is indeed less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, _______, as we don’t feel safe on it.
A. somehow B. otherwise C. therefore D. though
18、Three young men have been arrested because they were caught ___ an old lady last night.
A. robbed B. to rob C. rob D. robbing
19、It is extremely____________ that no one has been injured in the accident.
A．nervous
B．fortunate
C．abandoned
D．professional
20、It may not be a great suggestion. But before ________ is put forward, we'll make do with it.
A. a good one B. a better one
C. the best one D. a best one
21、 In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some hold an optimistic attitude. They value it highly,believing that it is a natural result of social progress and prosperity(繁荣) and that anyone who wants to he outstanding has to keep up with the pace. Others think otherwise. They say that competition is bad,that it sets one person against another and that it leads to the unfriendly relationship between people.
I have taught many children who hold the belief that their self-worth depends on how well they perform at tennis and other skills. For them,playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit（追求) of success,the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.
However ,while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed,others have an opposite opinion. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players,they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. They have no choice. Teaching these young people,I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying,they always have an excuse： “I may have lost,but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try. “ What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they really try and lose,that will mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly,this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one's self-respect relies on how well one performs compared with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve(消除) can we discover a new meaning of competition.
【1】What does this passage mainly talk about?
A.Competition helps to set up self-respect.
B.Opinions about competition are different among people.
C.Competition is harmful to personal quality development.
D.Failure is a necessary experience in competition.
【2】The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means __________.
A.those who try their best to win
B.those who value competition most highly
C.those who are against competition most strongly
D.those who rely on others most for success
【3】What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail?
A.One's worth lies in his performance compared with others.
B.One's success in competition needs great efforts.
C.One's achievement is determined by his particular skills.
D.One's success is based on how hard he has tried.
【4】Which point of view may the author agree with?
A.Every effort should be paid back.
B.Competition should be encouraged.
C.Winning should be a life-and-death matter.
D.Fear of failure should be removed in competition.
22、 I was 16 years old the day I skipped school for the first time. It was easily done: Both my parents left for work before my school bus arrived, so when it showed up at my house on that cold winter morning, I simply did not get on. The perfect crime!
And what did I do with myself on that glorious stolen day, with no adult in charge and no limits on my activities? Did I get high? Hit the mall for shopping?
Nope. I built a warm fire in the wood stove, prepared a bowl of popcorn, grabbed a blanket, and read. I was thrilled and transported by a book — it was Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises—and I just needed to be alone with it for a little while. I ached to know what would happen to Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley and Robert Cohn. I couldn’t bear the thought of sitting in a classroom taking another biology exam when I could be traveling through Spain in the 1920s with a bunch of expatriates (异乡客).
I spent that day lost in words. Time fell away, as the room around me turned to mist, and my role — as a daughter, sister, teenager, and student — in the world no longer had any meaning. I had accidentally come across the key to perfect happiness: I had become completely absorbed in something I loved.
Looking back on it now, I can see that some subtle things were happening to my mind and to my life while I was in that state of absorption. Hemingway’s language was quietly braidingitself intomy imagination. I was downloading information about how to create simple and elegant sentences, a good and solid plot. In other words, I was learning how to write. Without realizing it, I was on the trail of my own fate. Writing now absorbs me the way reading once did and happiness is their generous side effect.
【1】Why did the author skip school on that day?
A．Because her parents left home early.
B．Because she was attracted by a novel.
C．Because she planned to go shopping.
D．Because she missed the school bus.
【2】What did the author think is the source of true joy?
A．Reading by the fire.
B．Travelling in Spain.
C．Freeing herself from the roles.
D．Being lost in one’s passion.
【3】Which word can best replace the underlined phrase “braiding itself into” in the last paragraph?
A．Entering.
B．Recovering.
C．Weakening.
D．Blocking.
【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．I was aware of the subtle things back then.
B．I simply learnt how to write on the internet.
C．Hemingway’s style influenced me a lot.
D．Becoming a writer was my childhood dream.
23、San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing form the Cannery: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23nd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciso’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Advance reservations required.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
【1】Which of the tours is available in March?
A．Back to the Fifties Tour.
B．San Francisco Winery Tour.
C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.
D．Holiday Lights Tour.
【2】What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?
A．Go to Treasure Island.
B．Have free ice cream.
C．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
D．Visit the Presidio district.
【3】What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?
A．Take some drinks.
B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.
D．Make reservations in advance.
24、I believe you can do your best. Not being the best but toughing the limits of what you’re capable of. I gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.
Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-year-olds didn’t mean he had to sacrifice proper statements or grammars. And he was demanding but he wasn’t unreasonable or cruel. He simply felt that no matter what your best was, you should achieve it.
As luck would have it, I met him again as my eighth grade math teacher. I was not, nor ever will be, gifted in math. I remember my struggles in class. “I don’t know the answer,” I would say, “I can’t do it!” “Perhaps you don’t know the answer,” he would say quietly. “Do you think we might figure it out together? How do you know what you can do until you try?”
Mr. Myrus lived around the corner, and I would often stop by to talk while he worked in his garden. I knew there was someone who let me know that if I had really tried, that was enough.
“Don’t be so hard on yourself,” he’d say. “Stop blaming yourself. Did you try your best? Well, then you’re not a failure,” he often told me these words.
Mr. Myrus died in 1978. I had never thought about his death. He was too young. I felt sorry. But when I think about him now, I don’t feel so sorry. He taught me to be kind, not only to others, but to myself. He taught me my own value. He taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my best—and that all feelings and beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. And of all the things I know, this I believe: We can’t all be “the best”, but we can, each of us, be our best, and I know that’s true because Mr. Myrus told me that.
【1】What can we know about Mr. Myrus according to the passage?
A. He usually treats his students in a hard way.
B. He is responsible for his teaching and students.
C. He is a person who isn’t particular about what he wears.
D. He sometimes is cruel and unreasonable to his students.
【2】The author thought he was a lucky dog because ________.
A. he had got a great belief from his teacher
B. Mr. Myrus had taught him for eight years
C. Mr. Myrus became his teacher a second time
D. he developed a good relationship with Mr. Myrus
【3】It can be concluded from the third paragraph that ________.
A. the author preferred other subjects to math
B. Mr. Myrus thought it was very easy to learn math
C. the author was ashamed to admit his math was poor
D. Mr. Myrus helped the author build up his confidence
【4】What can we learn by reading the passage?
A. The author hoped to live a positive life.
B. The author may have become a teacher.
C. The author liked to recall his childhood.
D. The author ended up being a man of self-confidence.
25、When my husband and I were packing for a trip, my eyes rested on a small, smooth object in an old drawer, which was my father's book dating from 1929 to 1931. I sat down slowly and opened it. Dad's _________ ran across the yellowed pages.Every _________ was tightly packed with dates,time sand prices of places he had visited. Right then I knew that I wanted to use this small journal to_________ a journey he had taken long.
Arriving in New York,we _________ its trail.Searching for a place to eat,we know my father had a _________ for a good restaurant.So I hadn't been _________ to find two pages devoted to the rich details of a dinner he had enjoyed on a garden patio(露台） one night in 1931.We hadn't _________ to find the restaurant was still in _________ nearly seventy years later,but its listing in the telephone directory _________ us it was.
When we finally found it,a waiter came to greet us.
＂I'm sorry,Sir,but our __________ are full.”
“Then we'll be quite __________ with your famous garden patio." I spoke suddenly in my father's charming Irish tone.Hearing that,we were led through the dining room to the patio beyond.
＂There will be three of us,"I said quietly to him before taking our order.
“Of course,Madam,and may I__________ you something while you __________ the third party?”
“Oh,he's __________ here.He could hardly wait to get back here after sixty-eight years,"I smiled.
＂That's actually why we're here, in fact. We'd like to __________ him.Perhaps you have some wine..?"
【1】
A．tales
B．words
C．thoughts
D．suggestions
【2】
A．line
B．blank
C．note
D．chapter
【3】
A．record
B．continue
C．map
D．imagine
【4】
A．followed
B．left
C．lost
D．made
【5】
A．sense
B．knowledge
C．nose
D．name
【6】
A．surprised
B．excited
C．disappointed
D．ashamed
【7】
A．managed
B．expected
C．asked
D．refused
【8】
A．trouble
B．sight
C．construction
D．business
【9】
A．reported
B．pointed
C．allowed
D．convinced
【10】
A．customers
B．tables
C．restaurants
D．orders
【11】
A．content
B．familiar
C．affordable
D．concerned
【12】
A．bring
B．sell
C．serve
D．prepare
【13】
A．learn about
B．inquire into
C．show up
D．wait for
【14】
A．just
B．already
C．ever
D．always
【15】
A．cheer
B．toast
C．treat
D．applaud
26、Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible.
Wearable Data
The classic nightmare of suddenly realizing you're naked in public could soon get a futuristic twist: it might involve the horror of losing not just your modesty but also your codes. Scientists recently created magnetic garments that they say can store data, automatically unlock doors or control a nearby smart-phone with gestures.
The concept of interactive ‘smart clothing’ has drawn attention in the past couple of years. For example, Google and Levi's created a touch-sensitive denim jacket that can operate a smart-phone. This and other smart garment are made with conductive thread and usually require an attached electonic device.
To eliminate the need for such attached gear, researchers at the University of Washington recently took advantage of what they say is previously untapped property of conductive thread: its ability to be magnetized. Using magnetic instead of electric properties of the thread ‘may seem like a small difference, but it's what makes this work interesting and exciting,’ says Chris Harrison, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, who was not part of the research. The new technique allowed the researchers to do something they say is unique among wearables: turn them into storage devices. The Washington team magnetized a patch of fabric embroidered with conductive thread, giving different parts of the cloth a north or south orientation that corresponded to binary 1's or 0's. This step allowed the researchers to store us to 33 million different combinations—such as pass codes for doors—on a shirt cuff.
The graments still stored data after washing, drying and ironing, but they could not escape time's eraser; after about a week, the thread's magnetic fields had weakened by around 30 percent. The researchers suggest that using custom made thread designed to hold stronger magnetic fields might work longer. But for now the clothes may be best suited for storing temporary codes, such as those found on hotel key cards or clothing tags in stores. Harrison says that it is Very unlikely you're ever going to achieve a comparable density to magnetic hard drives with data-storing fabric, however.
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