1、He is the only one of the students who ________ America next month.
A．are to visit
B．is to visit
C．is about to visit
D．will be to visit
2、If you’re buying today’s paper from the stand，could you get _____________ for me?
A．one B．such C．it D．that
3、An individual human existence should be like a river---small at first, narrowly contained within its banks, and_____ passionately past rocks and over waterfalls.
A. to rush B. rushing C. rushed D. rush
4、________ people’s dress differs from country to country is a reflection of cultural differences.
A．That
B．What
C．This
D．Which
5、A powerful earthquake struck Nepal in South Asia on April 25, 2015, _______ government appealed for assistance from the international community.
A. where B. which C. whose D. when
6、She received something of a surprise when Robert said that he ___________to California.
A．has come
B．came
C．is coming
D．would come
7、The girl, when _____ why she _____ in the exam, just lowered her head and kept silent．
A． questioned; was cheated
B． being questioned; was cheating
C． questioned; had cheated
D． being questioned; has cheated
8、Old age _______ burn and rage at the close of day; rage, rage against the dying of the light.
A．couldn’t
B．should
C．wouldn’t
D．shall
9、An expert says, “ I think it is unpredictable for nature. You don’t know what will happen but _________we are preparing.”
A. somehow B. somewhat C. anyhow D. someway
10、With a label _______ to each luggage, it won’t take you long to find yours.
A. attaching B. attached C. being attached D. to attach
11、—It’s really great to have a computer to store my photos.
—Don’t count on it too much. It ________ break down and you’d better make a copy of them.
A. must B. can
C. should D. will
12、Good preparations should be made for a job interview, because first impressions really ．
A.count B.affect C control D.consider
13、The article in The Times gives us a real ______ into the causes of the present economic crisis.
A. enquiry B. admission
C. insight D. division
14、Having read the advertisement for the qualified employees, a great many ______answered the call.
A．ancestors
B．applicants
C．operators
D．boarders
15、_______, the idea of having to work under a woman defeated him．
A．Wanting the job very much
B．Although wanting the job badly
C．Though he wanted the job very much
D．He wanted the job badly
考点：状语从句
16、His food ______, the man had to come out of his hiding place.
A.run out B.was run out
C.running out D.using up
17、The mixture of better jobs, special government policies and having sponsors for studying abroad is ____lies behind the changes to China's brain drain.
A. what B. whether C. that D. where
18、What makes tomorrow’s successful citizens_________ the ability to cope with a changing world as well as the responsibility towards community.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
19、The school, more than 90 percent of whose graduates are usually admitted into key universities, enjoys an excellent _______.
A. occupation B. reputation
C. contribution D. foundation
20、Before attending middle school, he was admitted to the national team. ______ remarkable results, he was appointed captain of the national team.
A.To achieve B.Having achieved
C.Had achieved D.Achieving
21、For the first time, scientists have grown plants in the moon soil collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts. The scientists had no idea if anything would grow in the moon dirt. They wanted to see if it could be used to grow food by the next generation of moon explorers. The results surprised them. Plants actually can grow in lunar (月球的) soil.
The researchers planted thale cress (芥蓝), a small flowering plant, in moon soil returned from the Apollo missions. The good news was that all of the seeds grew. The bad news was that after the first week the lunar soil stressed the plants so much that they grew slowly. Most of the moon plants ended up stunted—meaning small or not fully developed.
The longer the soil was exposed to radiation and solar wind on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to do. The soil collected by the Apollo 11 mission was the least helpful for growth. It was exposed a couple billion years longer to the elements.
Scientists said, “This is a big step forward to know that we can grow plants. The real next step is to go and do it on the surface of the moon.”
Moon dirt is full of glass particles from micrometeorite (微小陨石) impacts. One solution might be to use younger geologic spots on the moon, like lava flows, for digging up soil. The environment also could be changed by adding special nutrient (营养物) mixtures or artificial lighting.
Only 382 kilograms of moon rocks and soil were brought back by the six Apollo erews that landed on the moon. Most of them are still locked away, forcing researchers to experiment with soil made of volcanic ash on Earth.
Early last year NASA finally gave out 12 grams of soil to the University of Florida researchers for the planting experiment. NASA said the timing for such an experiment was finally right with the space agency looking to put astronauts back on the moon in a few years.
【1】What is the result of the planting experiment with lunar soil?
A．The plants couldn’t grow normally.
B．It was difficult for the seeds to grow.
C．They were struck by some diseases.
D．The soil was too stressed for the plants to grow.
【2】What is the final purpose of this experiment?
A．To create a new crop.
B．To improve lunar soil.
C．To plant on the moon.
D．To find the right amount of light.
【3】Why did the scientists use volcanic ash for testing?
A．Lunar soil cannot be brought back by humans.
B．Lunar soil was difficult to obtain for testing.
C．Lunar soil is not suitable for planting.
D．Lunar soil is the same as volcanic ash.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Future Astronauts Will Grow Food on the Moon
B．It’s Time to Study Growing Crops on the Moon
C．Lunar Soil Consists of Tiny Glass Particles
D．Scientists Grow Plants in Dirt from the Moon
22、The Occupy protests(抗议) in Hong Kong are approaching an end. Traffic on Mong Kok’s Argyle Street resumed in the late afternoon after the clearance of the barriers and tents by protesters, who remained largely calm, only resisting the clearance at several points.
Some 3,000 police officers were deployed(部署) in the operation, a much higher number than were used to assist in the clearance of a protest site in Admiralty District on November 18.
The operation in Mong Kok comes a week after the partial clearance of another protest site next to the local government headquarters in Admiralty, bringing an end to the months-long protest movement.
Some 3,000 police officers also stood guard at the former protest site in Admiralty on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying expressed on Tuesday his hope that business could resume for shops in the area. He also restated that the protest was an unlawful gathering, and called for the protesters to respect and obey the law.
“The common call of Hong Kong people has finally been answered. Now the protest is coming to an end which is necessary and unavoidable. The public has suffered enough,” Leticia Lee See-yin told the Global Times.
“Many people are living in Mong Kok or operating their businesses in the area. They are all angry at the protest for affecting their business. Two shop owners even shut down their stores because they can no longer afford losses caused by the protest,” said Lee.
It is believed that the successful clearance of the Mong Kok site has proven that the protests are decreasing as they approach an end.
“The authorities met with much less resistance compared to a month ago when protesters reacted violently when police tried to remove barriers in the same area in Mong Kok. Now the public has expressed a stronger desire than ever for the protest to end,” Tang Ka-piu, a lawmaker, told the Global Times.
【1】The underlined word “resumed” in the first paragraph most probably means “_______”.
A. came to a stop B. moved faster
C. returned to normal D. piled up
【2】It can be learned from the passage that the occupy protests _______.
A. have made the public suffer a lot
B. have lasted for two months
C. are supported by common people
D. have caused no loss for the citizens
【3】Which of the following is True according to the passage?
A. Police officers didn’t meet with any resistance in the late afternoon clearance.
B. Many more than 3000 police officers took part in the clearance in Admiralty District.
C. The authorities are not capable of dealing with the resistance from the protesters.
D. The occupy protests are announced illegal and harmful for the business.
【4】How do the Hong Kong public feel about the occupy protests?
A. Approval. B. Annoyed. C. Scared. D. Desirable.
23、It is never too late to try to make your dreams come true. This could be Mary Moe’s motto—the expression that best presents her spirit. Mary Moe has done a lot during the past 91 years. For much of that time, she wanted to fly, but never had the chance—until now. She recently achieved her life-long dream.
Mary just learned how to fly an airplane, a dream she has had since she was a little girl. Growing up, she was inspired by two American pilots: Charles Lindburgh Amelia Earhart. They became her inspiration. Lindbugh made the solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Five years later, Earhart became the first woman to make the flight. But Mary Moe could not find time to make her dream come true. At age 34, she was just too busy—busy fighting cancer. She was also busy with her job in advertising and busy raising her family.
There was simply no time to think about flying a plane. And it was difficult for her to drive to the airport. Lessons were costly. Everything seemed to be working against Mary.
“I had actually gone out to that airport in the 1980s to see about flying lessons and it was such a long drive out and expensive and I thought, ‘No, I have to put this back burner for a while.’” So her dream had to wait. She kept it on the back burner. Then, at age 91, her wish finally came true.
Ms Moe learned about Wish of a lifetime. Wish of a Lifetime is a non-profit organization whose goal is to change the way our society thinks about aging and older adults.
Sally Webster works for the group. Wish of Lifetime helps older people, senior citizens, enjoy a dream. It also sends the message that it is never too late for a dream. So they really try to look for those stories that are inspiring and can show people that older Americans can achieve things just like younger Americans can.
【1】 In her thirties, Mary Moe must have ___________
A. lived a smooth life B. been unemployed
C. spent a hard time D. learned how to fly
【2】The underlined part is closest in meaning to “_____________”
A. set this down B. put this off
C. cut this off D. give this away
【3】Wish of Lifetime is set up in order to_____________.
A. change people’s thought about the old
B. improve people’s life
C. raise money for the old
D. help the old live on themselves
24、The best-sellers of Amazon’s self-help list
With Mental Health Awareness Week in full swing, we’ve turned to the best-sellers of Amazon’s self-help list. Here are the most popular books over the past year.
Quiet
Fearne Cotton
Written to control the inner voice that says you can’t and silence what Fearne calls ‘brain-chatter’ that holds you back and stops you from believing in yourself. It’s a handbook to help deal effectively with modern life filled with expert advice and ideas you can put into practice.
Can’t Hurt me
David Goggins
Sharing his astonishing life story—from poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world’s top endurance athletes. David Goggins reveals that most of us only ever tap into just 40% of our capabilities. Goggins refers to this as ‘The 40% Rule’, with his story lighting a path that anyone can follow to push past pain and reach their full potential.
The Wim Hof Method
Wim Hof
If you’re fascinated by Wim Hof and his amazing achievements. Think, barefoot marathons over deserts and ice fields. As an endurance (耐力) athlete, he’s multiple broken world records bearing the most extreme temperatures through the power of the mind. Exploring the ways to activate your potential and go beyond your limits. Taking control of both your body and life by releasing the great power of the mind Hoff explains his method for surviving extreme conditions.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson
“Don’t hope for a life without problems. There’s no such thing. Instead, hope for a life full of good problems.” Manson makes the argument, backed by academic research and amounts of toilet humour, that improving our lives depends not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but rather learning to stomach lemons better.
【1】Which of the following encourages self-confidence?
A．Quiet.
B．Can’t Hurt me.
C．The Wim Hof Method.
D．The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
【2】What do Wim Hof and David Goggins have in common?
A．They are short story writers.
B．They are world-class athletes.
C．They suffer from physical abuse.
D．They advocate living a good life.
【3】What are the books intended to do?
A．Share inspiring personal experiences.
B．Explore the potential of the human brain.
C．Provide guidance for better mental health.
D．Find approaches to amazing achievements.
25、 It was a beautiful, sunny summer day. I was on vacation in Sanya with my family.
Holidaymakers _______ the beach. Shouts and cheers filled my ears. My mother was sitting under a big _______, reading a book and drinking lemonade. My father was playing volleyball on the _______ sands. Walking along the beach, I could feel a cool summer breeze _______ my cheeks. So eager was I to explore the world in the _______ of sea that I took off my ring I got as a gift from my parents for graduation (beautiful, gold, inscribed(刻字的), full of emotional value) and _______ it in the cup holder of a foldable chair. Beach day continued, and we packed up and _______ back to the hotel. Upon arrival, I suddenly _______ what I’d done—my ring wasn’t on my finger. Panic _______.
We raced back to the beach with only 20 minutes to ________ before sunset. Get to the beach and locate the ________ area I laid out earlier. We searched it thoroughly, but without luck. My heart ________ and tears rolled down my cheeks. Learning what happened, about 25 strangers in the area got down on their hands and knees to help my ________ self search for my ring. And they helped me to the ________. Suddenly someone ________ and shouted to me “I found it”. They all ________ around me so happy and congratulatory ________ they had won the lottery. My tears of ________ turned into tears of joy and thankfulness for the amazing effort put forth by this ________faces.
Just as Marianne Williamson ________ it, we experience love as kindness, giving, forgiveness, peace, joy and acceptance. Love can show up in a million different forms.
【1】A.arrived B.crowded C.deserted D.existed
【2】A.roof B.shadow C.umbrella D.sky
【3】A.cutting B.freezing C.moving D.burning
【4】A.brush B.strike C.impress D.seize
【5】A.depth B.length C.strength D.growth
【6】A.placed B.hide C.remained D.found
【7】A.headed B.flew C.escaped D.reached
【8】A.declared B.ignored C.shared D.realized
【9】A.set in B.set up C.set aside D.set out
【10】A.waste B.spare C.save D.rescue
【11】A.common B.damp C.general D.calm
【12】A.hurt B.crashed C.sank D.suffered
【13】A.begging B.sobbing C.nodding D.disguising
【14】A.course B.shore C.end D.distance
【15】A.backed off B.stepped forward C.stood up D.broke in
【16】A.assisted B.argued C.confirmed D.gathered
【17】A.in case B.even if C.as though D.what if
【18】A.appreciation B.expectation C.ignorance D.loss
【19】A.abnormal B.fresh C.unfamiliar D.remote
【20】A.goes B.creates C.puts D.expands
26、作为交换项目的一部分，学校将于本周五下午两点组织美国交换生到红星小学进行志愿者活动。假设你是校学生会主席，请向他们口头通知此事，内容包括：
1.集合时间、地点；
2.活动内容（介绍美国文化、教英文歌等）；
3.活动意义。
注意：
1.词数不少于50；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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