1、“The living-room television is replaced and gets in the kids’ room, and suddenly one day, you have a TV in every room of the house,” said one researcher.
A.planting B.planted C.processing D.processed
2、The rain was heavy and ______ the land was flooded.
A.consequently B.continuously C.constantly D.consistently
3、Alice arrived at ________ she thought was a wonderland.
A.which B.that C.what D.whom
4、— Can she play the guitar or violin?
— ___. But she can play the drums.
A. Both B. All C. Neither
5、Having thought about the math problem for a long time, he succeeded in working out a good _____ finally.
A．solution
B．entrance
C．theme
D．memory
6、The pizzas are delicious. Little Tom would like to have ________ third piece because ________ second piece is rather too small.
A．a; a
B．the; the
C．a; the
D．the; a
7、Remember that you won’t be able to cancel the contract ________ you’ve signed.
A．unless
B．until
C．though
D．once
8、 I have no idea _______ we can do with these waste materials.
A. that
B. what
C. whether
D. if
9、People all think it strange that the boy should tell what’s written on the paper in another room without looking at it. It really ________ explanation.
A. prevents B. challenges C. interrupts D. confuses
10、______, it will make a difference to the life of the people in the earthquake – stricken area.
A.However the contribution is small B.No matter small the contribution is
C.However small the contribution is D.No matter how the contribution is small
11、Gradually some of them get used to depending on their parents and lack the ability to solve problems _____.
A．independently
B．individually
C．irrespectively
D．dependently
12、I remember on the first day of my senior high ______ I was asked to introduce myself to the class.
A．when
B．why
C．which
D．where
13、________from selfless dedication to volunteer services to heroic combat against the raging epidemic, their outstanding performance was highly praised and motivated us to shoulder social responsibility.
A．Having ranging
B．Being ranged
C．Ranging
D．Ranged
14、—I’m having a headache again.
—I suggest you________some medicine.
A．taking
B．taken
C．take
D．to take
15、（题文）Always read the ________ on the bottle carefully, and take the right amount of medicine.
A. explanations B. instructions
C. descriptions D. introductions
16、We’re going away in June but __________ that I’ll be here all summer.
A.rather than B.no more than C.more than D.other than
17、Don’t live in the past, and you _____ focus your mind on the future.
A. may B. should
C. will D. need
18、_____ writer is better known in China, Charcles Dickens or Mark Twain?
A．Which
B．What
C．Either
D．Whether
19、The company can choose the right product to produce, _______ expected to be most popular with consumers.
A.one that B.which C.it D.the one
20、—It’s reported that the new underground line has been completed.
—Yes, but it hasn’t been made clear it’s to be opened to traffic.
A.that B.who C.what D.when
21、 My mother turned 75 this past fall. One night a few months before, I’d asked her what we could give her that she would really like.
“Maybe something big, that all three of us can go in on?” I encouraged, knowing that my brothers and I would cough up whatever it cost while also suspecting that any gift she might think up would be something strange but affordable like a duck-shaped bath soap.
“I know exactly what I want from you kids,” she said, like she’d loaded this gun a month ago. “Really?” Was she thinking of a trip to Hawaii? A latest bathroom decoration? “Absolutely.” She nodded in that way she does when she is dead sure.
She seemed to be waiting for me to ask again, so I did. “Well?” “If there is any problem that you or your brothers have that I can help with, I’d like to know about it.”
Astonishing. What a woman. She lives to serve. Oh, I wish that I could have an ounce of her devotion. “God, Mom..” I said. She put her finger up to indicate that she wasn’t quite finished. “And if there’s any problem that you have that there is nothing I can do to change,” she said, “I’d like to not know about it.”
Astonishing. What a woman. Oh, I wish that I could be that clear-headed and direct.
“You’re amazing.”
“Listen, Kelly,” she said, “I’ve been a mother since 1964, and I’d like to stop worrying and get some sleep.” Oh, Ma. I got you. You’ve carried us long enough. As of your 75th birthday, your status shifts to a mother retired with highest merits. You’ve done fine work. Nobody could have done more. Happy Birthday.
【1】What was the talk between the author and her mother mainly about?
A.A birthday gift. B.A trip to Hawaii.
C.The mom’s worries. D.The mom’s merits.
【2】Why does the author say “astonishing” again?
A.Mom is content with her life. B.Mom is always helpful to them.
C.Mom is still worried about them. D.Mom is well aware of her needs.
【3】Which of the following best describes the author’s mom?
A.Friendly and easy-going. B.Determined and devoted.
C.Intelligent and considerate. D.Humorous and imaginative.
【4】What might the mom really want for her birthday?
A.Some sleep. B.Her own life.
C.Her children’s company. D.Attention from her children.
22、 Alexander simply liked singing. He sang in the shower, and he sang while he walked to school. He couldn’t have cared less what he sounded like until Kevin started talking about the tryout for the City Boys’ Choir(合唱团).
“Yeah, I’m attending the tryout this weekend,” he heard Kevin boasting. “With my voice, they’ll want me to perform lots of solos(独唱).” Everyone around the school knew that Kevin had a fantastic singing voice.
Bright and early Saturday morning, Alexander came to the tryout. Every boy looked nervous except Kevin. When Alexander’s turn came, he pretended he was singing in the shower. He felt satisfied when he was done, at least until Kevin’s turn came. As Kevin’s confident voice filled the room, Alexander realized that he would never sound that good.
After the individual performances, Mr Robeson, choir director, put them into groups of four and asked them to sing again as a group. When the groups finished singing, Mr Robeson began the interview process. He asked Alexander about his performance experience and any training he’d received. All Alexander could say was “I just really enjoy singing. I sing all the time, and I want to learn more.”
The next afternoon, Alexander anxiously rode his bicycle to see the list of new members. There must have been some mistake. His name was on the list, and Kevin’s name was not. Curiosity drove Alexander to Mr Robeson for the reason.
“You love singing. Your voice isn’t the best, but with training it will improve quite a bit. Talent alone is not enough. We needed boys who were willing to work hard. We weren’t looking for soloists. We were looking for boys who seemed to have the right voice and attitude to be part of the choir.” On this explanation, Alexander nodded and climbed on his bicycle, singing all the way.
【1】What is true about Kevin?
A．He performed solos in the City Boys’ Choir.
B．He was nervous in the tryout.
C．He failed to join the City Boys’ Choir.
D．He was ignored by Alexander.
【2】The word “individual” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ ”.
A．particular.
B．separate.
C．indifferent.
D．careful.
【3】Why could Alexander win the tryout for the choir?
A．He had a better schedule for practising.
B．He loved to sing and had the right attitude.
C．He was brave enough to try out.
D．He didn’t want to be a soloist.
23、 Dr. Sylvia Earle wants you to stop eating fish. It’s not because fish are endangered, though wild fish stocks in many oceans are very low. It’s not because they’re bad for you, though fish in many areas are exposed to poisonous substances in the water. It’s because they’re smart.
“Fish are sensitive, and they have personalities,” says the marine (海洋) biologist. For Earle, eating a fish would be like eating a dog or a cat. “Personally, I would never eat anyone I know.”
There’s a lot more about fish: they talk to each other, they like to be touched, and they engage in behavior that can seem very human. They can remember things and learn from experience. Earle and a growing number of animal rights activists see these as strong arguments against eating fish altogether.
The activists also point out that fish feel pain and fish suffer horribly on their way from the sea to the supermarket. “While it may seem obvious that fish are able to feel pain, like every other animal, some people think of fish as swimming vegetables,” says Dr. Lynne Sneddon. “Really, ifs kind of a moral question. Is the enjoyment you get from fishing or eating fish more important than the pain of the fish?”
Fishermen and fish lovers are doubtful. “I’ve never seen a smart fish,” says Marie Swaringen as she finishes off a plate of fish at a Seattle seafood restaurant. “If they were very smart, they wouldn’t get caught.”
“For years, everyone’s been telling us to eat fish because it’s so good for us,” says another diner. “Now I’ve got to feel guilty while I’m eating my fish? What are they going to think of next? Don’t eat salad because cucumbers have feelings?”
【1】What does Dr. Sylvia think of fish?
A.Clever. B.Endangered.
C.Poisonous. D.Low.
【2】Who doubts about fish being smart?
A.Dr. Sylvia. B.Marie Swaringen.
C.Dr. Lynne Sneddon. D.Earle.
【3】What could be the best title of the text?
A.Is Fish Feeling Painful? B.Dr. Sylvia Earle and Fish
C.A Fish’s Adventure D.Eat Fish or Not?
24、Taxpayers(纳税人) in America pay less in income tax than many Europeans, according to a Pew Research Center report. Belgium has the highest income tax rate, at nearly 56 percent of income, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD. Taxpayers in the U.S. pay less than 36 percent of their incomes into the national treasury. Taxes pay for services provided by the government. The U.S. ranks 25 of the 34 developed countries polled in the report.
An unmarried person with no children was used as an example in the report. In America, an unmarried person, with no children, making the average wage of $50,000 in 2014 paid 24.8 percent of their income in federal (联邦的) income tax and payroll taxes (工资税). A similar person living in Belgium would pay 42.3 percent of their income. The average among the 39 countries in the poll was 27.3 percent income tax.
The deadline to pay taxes in America is usually April 15. This year, the deadline is April 18. American taxpayers complain that wealthy people and large companies pay too little tax, according to a Pew Research Center poll from 2015.
Americans pay tax to fund programs like Social Security and Medicaid, according to the Pew Research Center. Last year, American taxes paid for $888 billion in Social Security benefits. Social Security pays the elderly an income after they stop working. The government also paid more than $546 billion in Medicaid and Medicare benefits. Those programs pay for health and medical care to people who cannot afford it, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
【1】According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The income tax rate of America ranks 25 of the world.
B. No countries in the world have a higher income tax than that in Belgium.
C. Taxpayers in America pay more in income tax than many Europeans.
D. The deadline to pay taxes in America is usually between April 15 and April 18
【2】 The majority of people benefiting from the taxes in America are ________.
A. wealthy people and corporations
B. unmarried people
C. married couples
D. the elderly retirees
【3】How is Passage 2 mainly developed?
A. By showing differences B. By analyzing causes
C. By describing process D. By explanations
【4】The author mainly wants to tell us ________.
A. how Americans use their taxes
B. how much do Americans pay their taxes
C. that Americans pay less income tax than many others
D. that many people are complaining about the taxes
25、 When I first walked into a Tai Chi class, I had no idea this eastern movement practice would become so central in my life. It ____ I was not just there for exercise! For many years now it has been my continuing ____ to share Tai Chi with students of all ages and walks of life.
Many people begin classes wanting to grow stronger, more ___, and flexible. Others are looking for effective ways to __ with stress, the constant demand and trouble of modem life, __ some had seen a TV ad they couldn't remember, describing a group calmly doing Tai Chi in the park, and it __ their curiosity about a different route to health.
Concentrating on __ posture and breathing control, Tai Chi's movements are graceful and well balanced, __ the complete harmony of body and mind. It is different from western sports such as rugby where the harder and quicker the _____. Tai Chi is a sport that strengthens the body as well as the __ from the within. All of these are powerful benefits of Tai Chi. _____,1 have found that consistent practice of these forms develops my everyday experience, and ______the way for growth.
I've been a ____ in various schools over the years, and delight in watching ____ we each find our own keys to learning. It’s a privilege to accompany and___ that process in my students. I am ____ by the marvelous teachers with whom I've had the good fortune to work. All of my ____ take place in beautiful old buildings. The first class is free to newcomers ____ they may try it out with no commitment. I invite you to ____ with questions, or to register for classes. Whether you are young or aged, male or female, you can choose Tai Chi as your ____ physical exercise.
【1】A.breaks out B.turns out C.makes out D.puts out
【2】A.task B.hope C.burden D.pleasure
【3】A.wealthy B.healthy C.comfortable D.balanced
【4】A.play B.begin C.deal D.mix
【5】A.Possibly B.Obviously C.Surely D.Apparently
【6】A.aroused B.destroyed C.applied D.completed
【7】A.fantastic B.correct C.extreme D.comfortable
【8】A.admitting B.extending C.realizing D.promoting
【9】A.faster B.slower C.better D.worse
【10】A.mind B.movement C.confidence D.memory
【11】A.However B.Besides C.Therefore D.Instead
【12】A.cut B.close C.obtain D.clear
【13】A.stranger B.student C.teacher D.colleague
【14】A.when B.how C.where D.why
【15】A.support B.relieve C.forgive D.comfort
【16】A.praised B.demanded C.inspired D.commanded
【17】A.schools B.teachers C.grades D.classes
【18】A.so that B.even though C.now that D.in case
【19】A.pursue B.examine C.consult D.accommodate
【20】A.familiar B.ideal C.favorite D.imaginary
26、你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Grow Up Healthy为题，写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 简述现状； 2. 提出建议； 3. 发起倡议。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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