1、Life is like a marathon ________ perseverance and efforts count.
A．when
B．how
C．where
D．why
2、Most American children go to state schools, but the private schools ______ be very good.
A. must B. can C. should D. may
3、He was the only one of the boys who late for class.
A. are B. is
C. were D. was
4、You _______ a higher score if you hadn’t repeated the same mistake. My suggestion is that _______and start all over again.
A. should have achieved; you must stay calm B. could have achieved; you stay calm
C. must have achieved; you should stay calm D. will have achieved; you must stay calm
5、The teacher felt ______with what the students had done in the holiday and praised them.
A. fortunate B. ordinary
C. subtle D. content
6、The problem is ________ being settled, so it will be discussed again.
A.nothing like B.more than C.all the time D.far from
7、If you are__________ about Australian cities, just read the book written by Dr. James.
A. upset B. curious
C. anxious D. terrified
8、I want students to study the materials on their own and then exchange their ideas ______ each other in the classroom.
A．for
B．to
C．with
D．in
9、_________ it may be possible to measure the value of material goods in terms of money, it is extremely difficult to estimate the true value of the services which people perform for us.
A．Because
B．Though
C．Given
D．When
10、Not until I began to work __________how much time I had wasted.
A. didn’t I realize B. did I realize
C. I didn’t realize D. I realized
11、The happy girl higher and higher while she sat on the swing, with her mother pushing her.
A. swung B. flied
C. climbed D. jumped
12、They can build more factories on this land, and __________ they have to build houses for people there.
A. in preparation B. in charge C. in need D. in exchange
13、The visiting professor is from Tokyo University and he speaks English with a strong Japanese ________.
A. identity B. spelling
C. accent D. vocabulary.
14、Don’t give up, Tony. If you have a try, the ____ are that you will get the job.
A. results B. chances
C. reasons D. choices
15、The way we usually try to know other people's emotions is through their facial expressions—their eyes ________.
A．in panic
B．in particular
C．in turn
D．in charge
16、It is getting warming and warming, and the students in Class One are considering _____ the hill next week.
A. to climb B. to be climbing
C. climbed D. climbing
17、The Brazilian coach confirmed that Neymar would not be fit to play the next match due to ankle injury and complained that the match against Serbia was too __________.
A．economical
B．historical
C．physical
D．political
18、_______, perhaps we’ll win the next game.
A. Go ahead B. Don’t mention it
C. Cheer up D. Well done
19、— How many people church every Sunday?
— Almost 500.
A.attend B.join C.take part in D.join in
20、Until Alice told me that astonishing secret ________.
A.I didn’t have any idea what had happened to our company
B.did I have no idea what had happened to our company
C.didn’t I have any idea what had happened to our company
D.had I no idea what had happened to our company
21、No sooner ______ up the catwalk than the spotlight shone down on her.
A.did the model start B.the model had started
C.had the model started D.the model started
22、The match began to _____ in the second half after two players were replaced.
A. come to life B. come into being
C. lead a life D. come to power
23、You will never gain success you are fully devoted to your work.
A．if
B．when
C．once
D．unless
24、. When my grandpa was young, he had to________several miles a day to school since he had no money to take a bus.
A.cover B.take C.get D.make
25、He was driving so fast as to get himself into a dangerous situation he was likely to lose control over his car.
A．where
B．that
C．which
D．when
26、 Of all the animals on Earth, none are so driven to explore as humans. Other animals will go in search of food or water. But humans can be encouraged by the possibility of discovery. So what is it that caused us to spread out across the world 60, 000 years ago, instead of just staying in Africa?
Perhaps it’s in our DNA. In 1999, Dr. Chuansheng Chen led a team of scientists who were studying a gene (基因) known as DRD4-7R. This gene is found in about 20% of all humans. It’s been connected with higher rates of risk-taking, exploration, and interest in new ideas. Dr. Chen found that DRD4-7R is more common in societies that move around a lot than those who don’t. For example, studies in Africa show that the gene is much more common in nomadic (游牧的) tribes than in tribes that prefer to stay in one place. Several other researchers have studied this topic and found additional evidence to support Dr. Chen’s research.
But can a single gene be a drive for something as complex as the need to explore? Dr. Kenneth Kidd doesn’t think so. He thinks DRD4-7R might increase curiosity, but other important sets of genes also give us great minds and skilled hands. He believes that not just one gene, but groups of genes work together to create complex behaviors like exploration.
The context we live in also plays a role in our need to explore. For example, during the European Age of Exploration, explorers became rich and famous for their discoveries. This drove others to try to increase their wealth through exploration. In this case, their exploration was more likely driven by money than by genes.
Maybe the need to explore comes from something inside us, such as the DRD4-7R gene. Or maybe it has more to do with what’s happening in the world around us. Maybe it’s both. Whatever the reason, it seems we (or at least some of us) will keep exploring the mountains, the sea, the stars, and beyond, because that’s just what humans do.
【1】What did Dr. Chen find about the DRD4-7R gene?
A．It has more influence on Africans.
B．It could be found in most humans.
C．It prevents people in tribes from exploring.
D．It may be more common in people who like taking risks.
【2】What does Dr. Kenneth Kidd think of the DRD4-7R gene?
A．It is not the only gene to encourage people to explore.
B．It can drive people to have strange behaviors.
C．It is more important than other genes.
D．It cannot be found in animals.
【3】What did the example of the European Age of Exploration show?
A．The purpose of exploring.
B．The popularity of exploring.
C．The importance of the context.
D．The big changes of the context.
【4】Which of the following shows the organization of the text?(P=Paragraph)
A．
B．
C．
D．
27、 “Have a nice day!” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.
“Have a nice day. Next!” This version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words come out in the same tone(腔调) with a fixed procedure (步骤). They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.
The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it shows the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don't know what to say. “Oh, you may have a tooth out? I'm terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”
The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don't know has tried to be nice to you.
Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it's nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don't care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.
【1】How does the author understand Maxie’s words?
A.Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.
B.Maxie really wishes the author a good day.
C.Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.
D.Maxie really worries about the author's security.
【2】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.The salesgirl is rude. B.The salesgirl is annoyed.
C.The salesgirl cares about me. D.The salesgirl says the words insincerely.
【3】By saying “Have a nice day”, a stranger may ______.
A.try to be polite to you B.express respect to you
C.give his blessing to you D.share his pleasure with you
【4】What is the best title of the passage?
A.Have a Nice Day--- a Social Custom.
B.Have a Nice Day--- a Pleasant Gesture.
C.Have a Nice Day--- a Heart-warming Greeting.
D.Have a Nice Day--- a Polite Ending of a Conversation.
28、 Beijing is a rather strange city to many western people. One of my foreign friends told me that when he came to Beijing, at first he couldn't understand why most people wear masks when spring comes to Beijing. He thought people wanted to keep their appearance a secret. Well, one of the symbols of spring coming to Beijing is that more and more people start wearing masks. The reason for it is the arrival of so called “sandstorms”.
It is said that each year sandstorms hit Beijing 4 to 5 times. The sand is brought to Beijing by wind from the western part of China. Tons of soil and dust travel hundreds of miles and blanket Beijing's streets, parked cars and apartment buildings. You would be amazed to see the ground has turned yellow overnight. The storm is so violent that you do not want to have a conversation with your friend on the road. If you open your mouth and then you close it, you may have the raw taste of sand in your mouth.
People in Beijing hate those storms. Sandstorms make the traffic jam in rush hours even more unpredictable, because the drivers have to drive slowly in order to have a clear view of the road conditions. Young students also hate sandstorms because whenever there is a sandstorm, they are not allowed to have any activities outside the classroom. It is so boring to sit in the classroom all day and the youngsters are so eager to go out and do some sports.
It is said that the closest desert is only 80 kilometers away from the city center.There is definitely much more to do for the local government to deal with the environmental problem.
【1】Why do people in Beijing wear masks in the spring?
A．Because they are rather strange.
B．Because there are serious sandstorms.
C．Because their appearance are not beautiful.
D．Because they want to keep their face a secret.
【2】What does the underlined word “blanket” mean ?
A．Dry.
B．Cross.
C．Destroy.
D．Cover.
【3】What do people have to do when the storm comest?
A．Drivers clean the road.
B．They hold some activities.
C．Youngsters go out to do sports.
D．Students stay in the classroom.
【4】Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A．People in Sandstorms
B．How to Prevent Sandstorms
C．Sandstorms in Beijing
D．What to Do in a Sandstorm
29、You need some bread and milk. But half an hour later, you leave the supermarket with a trolley（推车）full of food. What games do supermarkets play to make us spend so much money?
The tricks usually start before you walk in. Outside the supermarket entrance, anybody who walks past can smell warm, fresh bread. That makes us hungry and ready to buy lots of food, not just bread.
Now you’re inside and, of course, a small basket would be fine, but all they have are trolleys. And of course the problem with a trolley is that it looks sad and lonely with just one or two goods inside. So we may fill it with something. In fact, supermarket trolleys are actually getting bigger so that we buy more.
Of course, many people shop in supermarkets because they think everything is cheaper than in other shops. So supermarkets offer very cheap prices on some things but then have higher prices for other goods. One new trick is to put red stickers（标签）on them. Customers usually connect red stickers with lower prices so the red stickers is
easy to be seen, even when there is no reduction! Interestingly, this trick appears to work more with men than with women.
There is a story behind the position of everything in the supermarket. The most expensive goods are usually at eye-level so you see these immediately. The exception is anything that children might like. These goods are on lower shelves so that kids see them.
Apart from what you see and smell in a supermarket, what about what you listen to? In most supermarkets they have soft, slow music. It’s so relaxing that you slow down and spend more time (and money) in the store. Experts suggest it’s better to shop when it’s quieter, on a Monday or a Tuesday for example. And be careful with queues at the checkouts（收银台）. These are sometimes on purpose, to make you buy something from the checkout shelves while you wait.
So, next time you go into your local supermarket, remember these tricks and see if you can come with just the things you went for.
【1】There are no small baskets but trolleys in the supermarket because ______.
A. small baskets are not strong enough
B. people don’t like using baskets
C. it’s easy to go shopping with trolleys
D. trolleys are actually making people buy more goods
【2】What does the underlined word “tricks” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. small jokes B. clever methods
C. suggestions D. advertisements
【3】According to the text, supermarkets put red stickers on goods to ______.
A. make them look more beautiful
B. show these goods are worth buying
C. let people know they are for men
D. draw the customers’ attention
【4】From the last two paragraphs we can learn that ______.
A. It is better to be careful with the tricks and shop reasonably
B. there is no good listening to the soft music in supermarkets
C. supermarkets usually close earlier on Monday and Tuesday
D. we should be more careful when waiting at the checkout
30、My first trip to the United States was at the age of 16, in 1979. This was also my first trip out of Israel(以色列), _______ I was born and raised. At the airport, _________ the first time in my life, someone ________ me as “Sir” and added “Mister” to my last name. But during the eight-week ______ , I remember clearly that I was most impressed with the level of ________I received. Thirty years ago customer service did not yet arrive in Israel. There was no such things as “refund” (退款) _____ “exchange”. If you stayed at a store for over a few minutes ______ giving any indication（暗示） of ______ anything, it was quite likely that you would be asked to _______ . When I went to the US, I realized that there was another world out there. It was a world which _______ people-----customers. I was introduced to the sentence, “The customer is always ________.”
I ______ it. Not only did I like it, but I even demanded it. Like me, hundreds of thousands of Israelis went to Europe and to the US. Over time they ______ the level of service in Israel. Nowadays, when you enter a(n)______ , you are addressed as “Sir”. You are given the respect you deserve. The respect you ______ . You can return things, and you can _______ them.
When I go to the US now, I realize that the service level is getting _______. Many times I meet service people who are _______and sometimes simply rude, but there are exceptions (例外)of course. Some companies _______ appreciate their customers, while others don’t. Needless to say, good service is associated with very _____ companies.
【1】A. which B. where C. there D. when
【2】A. in B. at C. by D. for
【3】A. recognized B. remarked C. remembered D. addressed
【4】A. trip B. visit C. study D. walk
【5】A. service B. letter C. treatment D. welcome
【6】A. so B. but C. or D. and
【7】A. without B. with C. for D. within
【8】A. taking B. picking C. fetching D. buying
【9】A. stay B. leave C. pay D. escape
【10】A. punished B. respected C. ordered D. appreciated
【11】A. strict B. intelligent C. right D. clever
【12】A. liked B. hated C. received D. requested
【13】A. influenced B. admitted C. protected D. stopped
【14】A. school B. airport C. shop D. church
【15】A. pay off B. pick up C. pay for D. meet with
【16】A. sell B. exchange C. damage D. make
【17】A. better B. higher C. happier D. worse
【18】A. uneducated B. stupid C. enthusiastic D. patient
【19】A. hardly B. really C. almost D. rather
【20】A. disappointing B. abandoned C. unlucky D. successful
31、
【1】There is some e__that the economy of south Asia is improving.
【2】Nobody in my office likes working with Jack, who never stops __ (抱怨).
【3】Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday __ (强调) the importance of adapting to and guiding economic globalization and delivering its benefits to all.
【4】During the Industrial Revolution, factory workers lived in poor and crowded c__.
【5】He is one of the most __(有影响的) figures in the government.
【6】In 1993, China used 1.2 billion tons of coal for heating and g__ electricity.
【7】If you don’t like a double-decker, the subway, which runs 24 hours a day, is an/a__for you.
【8】I believe that convenience foods will become increasingly popular and e__replace traditional meals, although the process is long.
【9】Beijing's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games is __(让人印象深刻), said organizers for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
【10】It is worth __(探索) other ways of dealing with this problem.
32、假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了“学生能否带手机到学校”的辩论赛。请你为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括:
1. 活动范围；
2. 正反方观点；
3. 活动反响。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A debate about bringing mobile phones to school
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