1、All through the morning, Mary did nothing but______ on the sofa, watching TV.
A. to sit B. sitting
C. sit D. sat
2、Helping others is a habit, _______ you can learn even at an early age.
A. it B. that C. what D. one
3、His film is sure to win the award because it________ by most people.
A．thinks well of
B．is thought well
C．is well thought
D．is well thought of
4、What time is it now? My watch is________.
A.out of shape B.out of place
C.out of step D.out of order
5、Class numbers vary _____ 25 _____ 30.
A．from; in
B．between; in
C．from; to
D．with; to
6、He wrote many children’s books, nearly half of________ were published in the 1990s.
A．whom
B．them
C．which
D．it
7、The atmosphere is as much a part of the earth as ___________ its soils and the water of its lakes, rivers and oceans.
A．is
B．has
C．are
D．have
8、Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves when they are to _________ on their life journey.
A. set up B. set off C. set about D. set down
9、I had difficulty adapting myself ______ life in the new school.
A．on
B．to
C．at
D．of
10、It was at the school gate _____ we gave the foreign visitors a warm welcome.
A. which B. that
C. when D. where
11、--How was the trip to Beijing this summer vacation?
--Pretty good! We ________ quite a few photos there.
A．take
B．took
C．are taking
D．takes
12、The bell rang _______ he had time to dash into the classroom to take the exam.
A.after B.before C.since D.until
13、It is raining so hard.I think Tom is_______to come to our party.
A.impossible B.possible
C.unlikely D.uncertain
14、—Where did you meet him while in Nanjing?
—It was in the hotel ________ I stayed ________ I met him.
A. that, that B. which, that
C. when, where D. where, that
15、“The day of my birthday ________soon, Dad. What gift will you give to me this time?” Tom asked his father excitedly.
A．is coming
B．came
C．was coming
D．has come
16、Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good _________.
A．impression
B．impress
C．impressive
D．impressed
17、—How far is your cousin`s company from here?
—It`s about two______ ride.
A. hour`s B. hours
C. hours` D. hour
18、As a matter of fact, everyone is eager ________ success.
A．to
B．at
C．of
D．for
19、 ---Haven’t you finished your application form online?
---Yes. My classmates and I _____ on it for the whole afternoon.
A. have worked B. are working
C. have been working D. worked
20、She always talks to me ________ she were my mother.
A．ought to
B．as though
C．in debt
D．as for
21、Have you achieved something exciting or important? Do you want to ______ students with your experience?
A．inform
B．inspire
C．wander
D．desert
22、It took the firemen three hours before they finally ______ the fire.
A．put down
B．put off
C．put away
D．put out
23、It was thirty years _______ he was invested as an outstanding alumnus to celebrate the 128th anniversary of the university.
A. as B. while C. before D. until
24、—Whose advice do you think I should take?
— .
A. I couldn’t agree more B. That’s it
C. It’s up to you D. You got it
25、He has promised that he will give the prize to _______ finishes the work first.
A. anyone B. who
C. whoever D. whomever
26、Peer Pressure
People who are at your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they influence you on your decision or action, it’s called peer pressure. All of us, at some point in our lives, have had to deal with peer pressure. The need to follow the crowd and do what majority of us are doing forces us to take up activities which we wouldn’t otherwise.
Recent studies have shown that peer pressure might cause an upside to you. It can make you reflect on your actions and make changes to your ways to become a better one. Observing others working hard to reach their goals will definitely encourage you to make a great effort to achieve something positive. When a teen knows that his teammates are practicing hard to become better players then it will directly affect his own performance. He will put in twice the time and energy to raise the level of his game and ensure he has a place on the team.
Having a group that brings positive peer pressure can also help you pick up healthy habits that can shape both your personality and your future. The motivation to do well because of pressure from your peers can actually become inspiration. For example, when a child knows that some of his friends regularly read storybooks, he may get into the habit of reading. Seeing that his friends exercise daily, even he may take up the habit and adopt it in life.
Just as some influences can be positive, some can be negative too. Peer pressure sometimes can make a dip in your self-confidence. Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, or because they worry that others might make fun of them if they don’t go along with the group. Others go along because they are curious to try something new. The idea that “everyone’s doing it” can influence them to leave their better judgment behind. Besides, peer pressure can distance you from your family and friends. It is common for teenagers to think that nobody understands them and that the whole world is against them. The influence of peer pressure is such that it draws them completely away from their family and friends who mean well. They just shut themselves off and fall into bad company.
It’s likely that you’ve experienced the effect of peer pressure in different areas, ranging from the clothes you wear to the music you listen to. Sometimes it can be hard to resist and you may feel forced to do something you’re uncomfortable with. So being aware of and carefully choosing the influence of peers that will lead to healthy and happy experiences is a lifelong process.
【1】What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．A quick reaction.
B．A positive effect.
C．A serious challenge.
D．A potential conflict.
【2】According to the author, peer pressure can get teenagers to ________.
A．become less self-confident
B．provide a model for teammates
C．identify characteristics of different habits
D．improve relationship with family members
【3】What does the author think of peer pressure?
A．It makes no difference to teens’ judgment.
B．It influences teens to fit into various lifestyles.
C．It helps teens to relieve the uncomfortable feeling.
D．It seems like a common phenomenon among teens.
【4】Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion
A．
B．
C．
D．
27、 We spend around one third of our lives in bed, and the body does a lot of its repair work as we sleep, so sufficient good quality sleep is very important to our health. It doesn't stop there,though-- some sleep positions are healthier than others. So which sleep position is the healthiest?
Sleeping on your back is the healthiest sleep position. Health benefits include avoiding back and neck pain. Because the head is raised above the stomach when you sleep on your back, this position is best for people who suffer from nighttime acid reflux (胃酸逆流) as well. Around 80% of heartburn (胃灼热) sufferers have problems during the night, so sleeping on their back could help a lot of people to enjoy a good night's sleep. If the sleep position alone is not enough to alleviate the condition, try raising the head of the bed by up to 4 inches by placing blocks under it.
When you sleep on your back, your face is in a natural position. This means less wrinkles（皱纹）. If you really can't face sleeping on your back, another healthy sleep position is the side sleep. It's almost as good as the back position, and it's better for people who snore(打鼾) and their partners. Whichever sleep position you choose, use a pillow that supports the head and the neck without raising the head unnaturally, as this can bring neck pain.
【1】Which is NOT one of the benefits of sleeping on the back?
A．It can avoid acid reflux.
B．It makes people look younger.
C．It helps people get rid of stomach pain.
D．It's good for heartburn sufferers.
【2】The underlined word“alleviate" in Paragraph 2 probably means '
A．make it worse
B．make it bigger
C．make it less useful
D．make it less serious
【3】What does the text mainly talk about?
A．Ways to keep us healthy .
B．The importance of sleep.
C．Healthy positions of sleep.
D．Sleep's repairing functions.
【4】In which part of a magazine may the article appear?
A．Science fiction.
B．Sports.
C．Health.
D．Fashion.
28、My name is Thomas: My belief began when I was just a kid. I dreamed of becoming a doctor.
My mother was a servant. Through her work, she observed that successful people spent a lot of time reading. She announced that my brother and I had to read two books every month and submit our book reports to her. She would mark them up with check marks. Years later we realized her marks were a trick. My mother was nearly illiterate; she had only received a third-grade education. Although we had no money, between the covers of those books, I could go anywhere and be anybody.
When I entered high school, I was an A-student, but not for long. I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to hang out with the guys. I went from being an A-student to a B-student and then to a C-student, but I didn’t care; being cool was enough for me.
One night my mother came home from work and I complained about not having enough Italian shirts. She said, “Okay, I’ll give you all the money I make this week, and you can buy the family food and pay the bills. With everything left over, you can have all the Italian shirts you want.” I was very pleased with that arrangement. But once I got through allocating money, there was nothing left. I realized my mother was a financial talent to be able to keep a roof over our heads and feed us with the food on the table. I also realized that immediate satisfaction was going to get me nowhere. Success required intellectual preparation. I went back to my studies and became an A-student again, and eventually I realized my dream and I became a doctor.
My story is really my mother’s story — a woman with little formal education who used her position as a parent to change the lives of her children. There is no job more important than parenting. This I firmly believe.
【1】Why did the author’s mother ask his brother and him to read?
A．Because she found they liked reading.
B．Because she wanted them to succeed.
C．Because she wanted them to realize her dream.
D．Because she found reading was very interesting.
【2】What does the underlined word “illiterate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Uneducated.
B．Successful.
C．Intelligent.
D．Dishonest.
【3】What happened to the author when he entered high school?
A．He kept being a C-student.
B．He became more fashionable.
C．He discontinued his schooling.
D．He wasn’t concerned with study.
【4】What may be the author’s attitude towards his mother?
A．Proud and satisfied.
B．Admirable and grateful.
C．Regretful and guilty.
D．Understanding and supportive.
29、Even with an injured leg, a tall, grey-crowned crane (灰冠鹤) walks proudly through a bird shelter in the Rwandan capital Kigali. The shelter—called Umusambi Village—has rescued more than 200 cranes from captivity (囚禁). Olivier Nsengimana founded the Umusambi Village in 2015, and runs it together with the government. Umusambi means “grey-crowned bird” in the Kinyarwanda language. In just four years, the organization has helped to increase the population of these endangered birds from 487 to 881.
Before this work began, local neighborhoods were hunting or catching the birds to sell, said Nsengimana. Nsengimana recently explained why this was possibly happening. In Rwanda, the bird is often a symbol of high social position and wealth. So, they are often raised in private homes or hotels.
In fact, six years ago, he said there were more cranes living in captivity in hotels and homes than in the wild. Nsengimana added that poverty and a lack of awareness (意识) of animal protection in the local neighborhoods also led them to catch and sell the birds illegally. He said raising awareness of their endangered position is helping to protect the birds.
For Nsengimana, his own love of the bird goes back to his childhood. He grew up in a village filled with grey crowned cranes. They not only woke up people in the morning, but they also provided entertainment.
Some of the rescued birds are brought to the village after being injured by illegal hunters. Others come from homes where their owners broke their legs or cut their wings to prevent them from flying away.
At Umusambi Village, the cranes are able to recover. When they are healthy enough to survive in their natural environment, Nsengimana sets them free in a protected forest. However, the cranes are still endangered by illegal hunting and by the destruction of their natural environment. This is happening not only in Rwanda, he said. Cranes are endangered in many other parts of the world, including North America.
【1】What is a reason for the illegal selling of the birds?
A．Local people knew little about protecting them.
B．The government didn’t take measures.
C．Their population was too large.
D．They could bring good luck.
【2】What happened to the cranes before Nsengimana took action?
A．They lost their homes.
B．Many of them got hurt.
C．They were used to tell time
D．They were hunted for meat
【3】What may be the future of these rescued birds?
A．Staying in the Village forever.
B．Being kept with kind people.
C．Moving to public parks.
D．Living in the wild.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Man Reminds People to Protect Endangered Birds.
B．Birds Become a Symbol of Wealth in Rwanda
C．Man Saves Endangered Birds in Rwanda
D．Birds Are Part of People’s Life in Rwanda
30、One hot summer night, it occurred to me that it would be wise to buy a life insurance. I called the insurance agent for some information. From the questions I asked him, he could tell I knew______about insurance, so he kindly offered to help me______the kind of insurance I ought to be considering.
That night he appeared at my door at 7:30; without wasting time he spread his papers out on the kitchen table and began a_______explanation. I listened_______as he felt I ought to. After three or four hours of______, he kindly helped me fill out an form for a $50,000 insurance, and then asked if I could go to a Dr. Luther’s office on Friday for a_____ examination.
I don’t know why, but it was not until the_______of the doctor’s appointment that I realized fully what was happening. Suddenly I felt sure that I really did not want to buy the insurance. However,_______he had spent so much time with me, I didn’t want to make him feel that he had wasted his time. So I invented an______about things I had to do on Friday, and I promised I would call him in a few days. Actually, I had no______ of going to see Dr. Luther or of calling the agent again.
I wanted to______ the whole thing—it’s been over three months now since our meeting, and my friendly insurance agent still calls at my office_______two or three times a week. My secretary knows that I don’t want to talk to him, so when he calls she tells him that I’m in a meeting or that I’m away on a business trip. I realize now that it was a ____ not to tell him that first night that I didn’t want the insurance. Since I still can’t bring myself to tell him directly that I’m not______, and please not to bother me anymore, all I can do is______ his calls and hope I don’t run into him some place.
【1】
A．something
B．anything
C．nothing
D．few
【2】
A．obtain
B．confirm
C．determine
D．commit
【3】
A．brief
B．long
C．clear
D．interesting
【4】
A．doubtfully
B．attentively
C．curiously
D．professionally
【5】
A．talking
B．waiting
C．listening
D．calling
【6】
A．paper
B．field
C．physical
D．charge
【7】
A．mention
B．approval
C．success
D．solution
【8】
A．before
B．after
C．when
D．since
【9】
A．report
B．form
C．decision
D．excuse
【10】
A．time
B．money
C．plan
D．benefit
【11】
A．forget
B．remember
C．inspect
D．organize
【12】
A．gradually
B．exactly
C．merely
D．faithfully
【13】
A．dilemma
B．strategy
C．mistake
D．virtue
【14】
A．interested
B．free
C．rich
D．appropriate
【15】
A．answer
B．ring
C．avoid
D．reveal
31、课文填空
Daisy had always longed to help【1】 species of wildlife. One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed.
32、假设你是李华，你远在美国的笔友Jack对中国的春节很感兴趣，他来信询问有关情况。请你给他回一封电子邮件，简单介绍春节及中国人是如何过春节的。内容应包括如下要点：
1.春节在中国的地位；
2.春节来临前及期间人们的活动；
3.你对春节的态度。
注意：1.可适当发挥使行文连贯，词数100左右；
2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
Thanks for your e-mail. I’m glad to tell you something about China’s Spring Festival.
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Yours,
Li Hua