1、________ a basketball fan, John is looking forward to ________ the coming World Cup.
A. As; watch B. For; watch C. As; watching D. For; watching
2、All flights ___________ because of fog. I’m afraid you will have to stay here for another day.
A. had been put off B. called off
C. have been called off D. have put off
3、The expected results he had worked hard seemed hopeless to him.
A. for which B. after which
C. with which D. at which
4、I have _______ my memory for his name, but I can’t remember it.
A. searched B. searched for
C. been in search of D. searched of
5、----That is ________ you spent your summer holiday, isn’t it?
---- That’s right.
A. where B. which C. what D. if
6、When got to school today, I was surprised to find that a gift was ________ to me.
A．delivered
B．reflected
C．ignored
D．explored
7、This is a complex operation. A team of nurses _____ the doctor in performing the operation.
A. trained B. assisted C. interviewed D. added
8、The ________ feature of his paintings is the use of vivid colors which express strong emotions and add a feeling of movement to his works.
A．contemporary
B．resourceful
C．internal
D．dominant
9、Scientists observed that an unexplained burst of light ________600,000 suns in brightness occurred from a star in the universe.
A．equaling to
B．was equal
C．equaled
D．equaling
10、— Oh, it's too difficult for me to work out the problem.
— Don't worry. We'll work together to ________ it.
A．justify
B．criticize
C．deceive
D．resolve
11、The club welcomes all new members ________ age.
A．thanks to
B．according to
C．regardless of
D．instead of
12、 --When will the meeting ________?
--At about 11 o’clock.
A. break up B. bread down
C. break out D. break into
13、I was held up for fifteen minutes on the way in the traffic jam. _____, I was late for work.
A. As a result B. As usual
C. Any way D. After all
14、I’m really tired _________Tom. He had me __________for two hours in the rain.
A. of; waiting B. with; wait
C. of ;waited D. from; waiting
15、A survey finds that those with college degrees are almost _________ those with no more than a high school education to spend time playing sports.
A．twice as likely as
B．twice likely as
C．likely twice as
D．likely as twice as
16、John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of ____________ are family members.
A. them B. that
C. which D. whom
17、— I am so glad that you are safe now.
— Thank you! When I realized I couldn’t __________ the fire, I ran at once.
A．put in
B．put out
C．put on
D．put off
18、－He must be from northeastern China, which I can tell from his ______.
－It may not be true, because some people can speak several ______.
A．accent; accent
B．accent; dialects
C．dialect; accent
D．dialect; dialects
19、For years, scientists have been worried about the________ of air pollution on the earth’s natural conditions.
A．effect
B．result
C．account
D．cause
20、Apple’s Pixar Animation Studio was the first ________ that computer animation could be used ________ stories.
A．having shown…telling
B．to have shown…telling
C．having shown…to tell
D．to show…to tell
21、Having retired(退休)，he________the club for old men and plays chess every day there.
A. takes part in B. joins in
C. attends D. joins
22、The Bernina Express ______ a route that runs from Eastern Switzerland to Northern Italy.
A．dives
B．reduces
C．follows
D．leads
23、Reading is an experience quite different from watching TV; there are pictures _______ in your mind instead of before your eyes.
A．to form
B．form
C．forming
D．having formed
24、The great basketball player announced his retirement ________ knee injuries. A farewell ceremony was held ________ officials from basketball organizations, world’s top players and his loyal fans.
A．due to; to feature
B．resulting in; featuring
C．due to; featuring
D．resulting from; featured
25、It wasn’t until nearly a month later ________ I received the manager’s reply.
A．since
B．when
C．as
D．that
26、 Thanks to a travel inspired revelation, Jay has been happily living a simpler life for 12 years. "I always packed as lightly as possible, and found it exciting to get by with just a small carry-on bag," she told CNN. "I thought if it feels this great to travel lightly, how amazing would it be to live this way？I wanted to have that same feeling of freedom in my everyday life."
Jay decided to get rid of all her excess possessions and live with just the essentials. "I wanted to spend my time and energy on experiences, rather than things."
Jay is a follower of a movement called "minimalism". Growing numbers of people have been attracted to this lifestyle all over the world. They share the same feeling of disappointment with modern life and a desire to live more simply. Minimalists are typically progressive and concerned about the environment, Leah Watkins, a lead researcher at Ota go University in New Zealand, told Stuff magazine in March.
But many simply experienced unhappiness caused by owning too many possessions. Depression with the materialism of our world isn't new. English romantic poet William Wordsworth summed up how dispiriting this was back in 1802, at the beginning of the industrial age, when he wrote: "Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers". His preference was to go back to nature. Closer to our own times, the hippies (嬉皮士) of the 1960s also sought to "drop out" of modern life.
And for many minimalists, their key is to unload. Without objects, they "believe people are forced more and more into the present moment and that's where life happens," wrote Stuff.
But does simplicity ever feel like a sacrifice?
"It's eliminating the excess—unused items, unnecessary purchases—from your life. “Well, I may have fewer possessions, but I have more space …Minimalism is making room for what matters most,” said Jay.
And "the real questions", according to Duane Elgin, US social scientist, are "what do you care about?" and "What do you value?"
He told CNN: "It's important for people to realize minimalism isn't simply the amount of stuff we consume. It's about our families, our work, our connection with the larger world, our spiritual dimension. It's about how we touch the whole world. It's a way of life."
【1】What inspired Francine Jay to live a simple life？
A.A book she came across. B.Her desire to keep up with modem life.
C.The pleasure she enjoyed from traveling lightly. D.A follower of minimalism she met on a trip.
【2】According to Leah Watkins, a typical minimalist tends to ________.
a. be fed up with materialism b. like saving and visiting nature often
c. be angry about his or her current life d. be environmentally friendly and live with fewer things
A.a, b B.a, d C.a, b, c D.b, c, d
【3】The underlined word "eliminating" in Paragraph 8 probably means ________.
A.removing B.distinguishing C.accepting D.improving
【4】Which of the following would Duane Elgin probably agree with？
A.Minimalism is a healthy lifestyle that is in conflict with modem life.
B.Minimalism limits people's freedom to enjoy their lives to the fullest.
C.Minimalism enables people to reflect on what truly counts in their lives.
D.Minimalism means people have to sacrifice some pleasure to live simply.
【5】What was the author's main purpose in writing the text？
A.To explore the trend of minimalism. B.To give tips on how to lead a happy life.
C.To argue whether money buys happiness. D.To recommend one of Francine Jay's books.
27、Primary teachers are responsible for guiding children through the formation of many important life skills, and also watching over their students’ social development. Primary teachers come into contact with about 30 students every day, and teach them a variety of subjects. Many hours are spent before and after class on planning, preparation and correction. One should be a very patient, caring, yet firm person to be able to deal with the demands of children in the four to twelve-year-old age group.
Secondary teachers teach specific subjects to various groups of students. Just like primary teachers, they spend an amount of time planning and preparing lessons and correcting homework—their duties are not restricted to face-to-face teaching. Dealing with twelve to eighteen-year-olds requires a wide range of skills.
If you become a primary teacher, you will need to decide whether to be a “generalist”, teaching a wide range of subjects, or a “specialist”, teaching only one or two. Most primary teachers are specialists. Generalist teachers spend the greatest part of their day with one class, which means that they spend more time with the same children. Specialist teachers have more time away from their students. It is therefore very important for generalist teachers to develop a strong working relationship with their students.
The unique rapport you can develop with a particular set of students is one of teaching’s greatest pleasures. However, the disadvantage of primary teaching is that if you have a difficult student, you will be forced to deal with him or her, all day, every day, throughout the school year. Teachers need to work out strategies to get themselves and their students through such difficulties.
Primary teachers today are generally four-year trained. They usually do a three or four-year undergraduate degree, and if this degree does not include teacher training, they will have to undertake postgraduate study in education as well.
【1】After class primary teachers usually .
A．come into contact with students
B．teach students a variety of subjects
C．deal with the demands of children
D．make planning, preparation and correction
【2】What does the third paragraph mainly discuss?
A．What a primary teacher needs to do in the classroom.
B．The differences between generalist and specialist teaching.
C．How a primary teacher should try his best in the school.
D．The relationship between the primary teachers and students.
【3】We can learn from this passage that .
A．a primary teacher needs a wide range of skills
B．the disadvantage of primary teaching is having difficult students
C．teacher training is not important for a primary teacher
D．secondary teachers mainly teach children two subjects
【4】The author writes the article in order to .
A．tell teachers how primary teachers guide students
B．tell teachers what you should do as a primary teacher
C．let readers know more about primary teachers
D．let readers know how to be a primary teacher
28、A Language Programme for Teenagers
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.
Our Courses
Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively. Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas—speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing(确保) the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
Course Type | Days | Number of Lesson | Course Timetable |
Standard Course | Mon－Fri | 20 lessons | 9:00——12:30 |
Intensive Course | Mon－Fri | 20 lessons | 9:00——12:30 |
10 lessons | 13:00——14:30 |
Evaluation
Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course. Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.
Arrivals and Transfer
Our programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation(住宿) in comfort. We require the student’s full details at least 4 weeks in advance.
Meals / Allergies(过敏) / Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually. We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.
【1】How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?
A. It is less effective. B. It includes extra lessons.
C. It focuses on speaking. D. It gives you confidence.
【2】Before starting their programme, students are expected to ________.
A. take a language test B. have an online interview
C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels
【3】With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to ________.
A. inform students of their full flight details
B. offer students free sightseeing trips
C. collect students’ luggage in advance
D. look after students throughout the programme
29、 With the development of science and technology, teenagers' learning and working styles have changed accordingly. Some have had to change their habits, or usual ways of doing things. Some who used to go to school are now used to studying at home. Some have been trying to get in the habits of learning on their own. 【1】
As teenagers, first of all, you can organize your surroundings in such a way that the clues of your new habits are very obvious. 【2】That can help you get in the habits of learning English every day. You can also join a group of other English learners at online meetings and let them see you sign every day.
Of course, there are something else you can do to help.
·Simplify your habits as much as possible. You can decrease the number of steps you have to take in order to study.【3】To be exact, you're suggested beginning your habits with limited, shorter time periods — two minutes.
·Make your habits satisfying.【4】If you study English for 15 minutes, you can reward yourself by listening to favorite songs. Or you can think about how much progress you have made since you first started learning English,
·【5】As you repeat the practice over time, you can go longer. You may have to repeat an action many times before it becomes a habit. But with time, careful planning and continued practice, you can make it.
A.Repeat the practice to build a new habit.
B.You can also try reducing your study time.
C.What will you do in order to develop science?
D.Habits are often developed without much difficulty.
E.Give yourself a reward after developing your new habits.
F.How might you make new habits connect with learning effectively?
G.For example, you can leave English books or notes in a very clear place.
30、I was fifteen and a high school freshman when I started rapidly losing weight. I was about 130 pounds, and I was ______ ten pounds every couple of weeks. I couldn’t understand why I was always hungry, thirsty, and never ______. Every night I ______ five or six times, feeling like I had to go to the bathroom, but I never _____ had to. Finally, I determined to go to the hospital to ______ nothing bad was going on.
I remembered being ______ in the hospital, confused, hungry, and with a very ______ blood sugar level. The doctors and nurses thought I might pass out, so they injected (注射) me and told me the ______ news I could have imagined－ _____ showed that I had Type I juvenile diabetes. I was so ______ that the only question I could think to ask was “Am I going to die? ” A nurse told me to go out, enjoy a meal with my family, and ______, because tomorrow my new, _______ life would begin.
I don’ t remember what time I had to be at the hospital, ______ I know it was early. Three nurses, one dietician, and a doctor all trained me, over the course of two days, to ______ me. Every needle hurt, but in some way I began to feel ______ every time I was able to think about the needles without crying.
Now, nearly three years later, I still remember the ______ when the doctors told me I was a Type I diabetic. I’m ______ when I look back that I was able to be strong, and that my family and friends ______ me. I’m now two months shy of eighteen. To this day, I have had 3, 438 needle injections, but each of them helps me to remember I must be strong. _____ , I appreciate my disease—it has made me the person I am today, and I would never ______ who I am.
【1】
A．keeping
B．carrying
C．dropping
D．measuring
【2】
A．satisfied
B．tired
C．determined
D．excited
【3】
A．stood up
B．woke up
C．dressed up
D．cheered up
【4】
A．suddenly
B．really
C．completely
D．certainly
【5】
A．point out
B．explain
C．make sure
D．know
【6】
A．looked after
B．operated on
C．paid for
D．checked over
【7】
A．good
B．acceptable
C．high
D．safe
【8】
A．latest
B．interesting
C．worst
D．important
【9】
A．tests
B．researches
C．instructions
D．activities
【10】
A．shy
B．angry
C．sad
D．serious
【11】
A．recover
B．relax
C．escape
D．exercise
【12】
A．meaningful
B．difficult
C．unfair
D．special
【13】
A．so
B．and
C．because
D．but
【14】
A．look for
B．look back
C．look around
D．look after
【15】
A．stronger
B．healthier
C．stranger
D．simpler
【16】
A．message
B．dream
C．feeling
D．courage
【17】
A．thankful
B．regretful
C．successful
D．hopeful
【18】
A．supported
B．corrected
C．amazed
D．advised
【19】
A．Fortunately
B．Doubtfully
C．Naturally
D．Surprisingly
【20】
A．mind
B．recognize
C．shape
D．change
31、原文填空（每空只写一词）
In Britain and the USA, the managing directors or presidents of big companies are often 【1】 of being “fat cats”, i.e. bosses whose salaries are often twenty-five times more than the company’s 【2】 worker. When times are hard and workers are 【3】 off, they 【4】 very little. Departing directors, on the other hand, get big golden 【5】.
The United States is a 【6】 nation. Sports in America take a variety of forms. Most sports are 【7】, so that what is happening in sports 【8】 upon the time of year. Some sports are called 【9】 sports, as the number of spectators greatly 【10】 the number playing in the game.
32、随着社会的发展, 网上购物成为一种新型的购物方式。请根据下表提示, 谈谈网上购物的利与弊。
要求：
1. 语句流畅, 书写规范。
2. 包含提示内容, 并可适当发挥。
3. 词数 100 左右, 首句已给出, 不计入总词数。
4. 文中不能出现人名、地名等真实信息。
Advantages | Disadvantages |
方便（convenient）；24 小时营业； 不用排队。 | 看不见物品；容易受到欺骗（be cheated）； 不能享受和朋友一起购物的乐趣。 |
Shopping online is quite popular in our daily life now.
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