1、The man opened his eyes, only ________ himself left alone in the room.
A. finding B. found C. to find D. having found
2、Good-looking women are ______ to be turned down for a job interview as unattractive ones, claims a study.
A.twice as likely as B.as likely twice
C.more than likely as D.more than twice as likely
3、Last Sunday he made a promise _______ he was free he would take me to Beijing for a visit.
A.if B.when C.that if D.whether
4、— ____ the doctor was murdered?
— It was in the art gallery _____ famous paintings were on display.
A.Where it was that; that B.Where it was that; where
C.Where was it that; where D.Where was it that; that
5、I won’t be free this afternoon. I ________ one friend off.
A.will be seeing B.will have seen C.have seen D.saw
6、Ten years ago the population of our village was_________ that of theirs.
A．as twice large as
B．twice as large as
C．twice as much as
D．as twice much as
7、What frustrated Joanna most was ___________ to go abroad alone.
A．not her being allowed
B．her not being allowed
C．her being not allowed
D．her being allowed not
8、_______ do you think will get the first prize in the English Competition?
A.who B.whom C.whose D.whoever
9、To everyone’s surprise, the dreamy house designed by Kevin’s dead father has been under _______.
A.construct B.constructive
C.construction D.constructing
10、_______ caused the accident has not been found out yet.
A.What B.Which
C.The thing D.That
11、—What do you think of teaching?
—I find it fun and demanding. It is a job____ you are doing something serious
but interesting.
A. where B. which C. that D. what
12、In the darkness we felt our way forward, trying to cross the stream _______ it was shallowest.
A.in which B.that C.as D.where
13、Nowadays people become more practical and buy only _______ they need.
A. where B. which
C. when D. what
14、
— Sunny day, isn't it?
— Let's hope the sunny weather for Saturday's tennis match.
A. carries on B. moves on C. goes up D. keeps up
15、—I had thought that your wife didn't understand you at that time.
—________， she had a good understanding of me.
A.On the contrary B.That is to say
C.On the other hand D.For another thing
16、The girl has a great interest in sport and ____ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.
A. took B. is taking
C. takes D. has been taking
17、“Boeing is in contact with the US National Transportation Safety Board, and our technical experts are prepared to assist with the investigation ________ by the Civil Aviation Administration of China,” Boeing China said in a statement on Tuesday.
A．led
B．lead
C．leading
D．is led
18、The sign here says “No parking”. Why ____ your car in the underground parking lot?
A. not park B. don’t park
C. not parking D. aren’t parking
19、The seaside here draws a lot of tourists every summer. Warm sunshine and soft sands make ________ it is.
A.what B.which C.how D.where
20、—We must think of ways to stop the boy students from playing video games in their dormitory.
—Sorry. ________. It’s too noisy in the office.
A. With pleasure B. I didn’t get that
C. It doesn’t matter D. That’s all right
21、The plane crashed, killing all 200 people________.
A.aboard B.abroad C.board D.broad
22、He as well as his children ___ looking forward to the summer holiday but unluckily, his children rather than he ___ going to enjoy it as he will have to work anyway.
A. is, are B. are, are C. are, is D. is, is
23、“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream,” said the alchemist, _________ the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his destiny.
A.signaling B.echoing
C.forecasting D.recalling
24、Only when you become a parent, ___________understand your mother.
A.you will B.will you C.you can D.are you
25、Now the ice isn’t hard enough ______ on. So we have no choice but ______ away.
A.to skate; to go B.skating; go
C.skate; going D.skates; going
26、 You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.
Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan Province
Baoshan Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces (梯田); you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic (民族的) group there.
Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang
Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. You can visit a local family, go herding (放牧) with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.
Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province
Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red eaves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.
Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province
If you re interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destination for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It’s the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1432 households with a population of over 5000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It’ s also famous for the houses built on stilts (支柱) of different heights.
【1】What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?
A. Hike in terraces.
B. See houses of a foreign style.
C. Go hunting with the locals.
D. Learn about houses built on stilts.
【2】Where can you admire the houses like castles?
A. In Baoshan Stone City. B. In Kanas Tuvas Village.
C. In Jiaju Tibetan Village. D. In Xijiang Miao Village.
【3】What can we infer about the villages mentioned in the text?
A. They remained secret to the outside world in the past.
B. They were originally built to defend their homeland.
C. They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays.
D. They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture.
27、 Nzulezo in Jomoro district of western Ghana has coexisted with nature for many centuries. Here, all of life’s chores (家常杂务) from the preparation of meals to children going to school take place on water.
The first people in Nzulezo came from Mali in the 15th century. Many centuries after, people in Nzulezo still live in wooden buildings. Every family in modern Nzulezo has its own street, and every street is named after the head of that family. Every family member also owns a boat. It’s the only way of travelling there.
People in Nzulezo have kept their traditional way of living for many centuries, but they have introduced certain modern comforts such as clectricity, which means they no longer depend on kerosene (煤油) and lanterns to power up.
They also hope to build a 24-hour healthcare center. The locals have to travel five kilometers by boat to see a doctor.
Being on water also makes it hard to find teachers to teach Nzulezo children. Cudjoe, a teacher in Nzulezo, says that there aren’t enough payments to make teachers stay. Though there are glaring challenges, some of Cudjoe’s students have left Nzulezo for further education, including university, and they are thriving, he says. “I have a lady, she’s now a nurse, and I have a man who is now in university. Plenty of them are now in senior high outside the village. They are doing well.”
But while people in Nzulezo are open to satisfying some modern needs, they still feel strongly about keeping their traditional lifestyle. “Our life here is very comfortable for us. We cook here, we enjoy ourselves, we entertain ourselves, the children also. We prefer to stay,” says a local elder, John Arthur.
【1】What does Paragraph 2 focus on?
A.The rise and fall of Nzulezo. B.Nzulezo’s dependence on boats.
C.The origin of streets in Nzulezo. D.Nzulezo’s traditional way of living.
【2】What does the underlined word “thriving” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A.Suffering. B.Succeeding.
C.Returning. D.Researching.
【3】Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.Village over the River Coming to Shore
B.Nzulezo Giving Way to Modern Comforts
C.Floating Village Balancing Traditions in Modern World
D.Nzulezo Drawing Attention to Traditional Floating Life
28、 “Nature never stops being amazing,” says Rosemary Mosco, master of humorous nature art. Her new book, Birding Is MyFavorite Video Game, combines fascinating facts with charming pictures, and it's guaranteed to make you laugh. In fact, the learning and laughing are both equally important to Rosemary.
“There's so much to love about birds,” notes Rosemary. “I admire that they're real-life, modern dinosaurs! As an artist, I'm captivated by their color variations. Once you get into birds, the interest snowballs. You can find them almost everywhere. You start to notice subtle behaviors and wing patterns. You're never bored again. Teaching a kid to watch birds is a huge gift.”
Birds make regular appearances in Rosemary's nature art comics. She created charts explaining the songs and calls of common eastern and western birds. One of her most popular pieces is a flow chart helping you to decide whether or not to help a baby bird fallen from a nest. And her own personal favorite cartoon is about tiny owls, meant to be both motivational and mildly disturbing. Rosemary explains: “One reader asked me if we had any evidence that these owls can kill and eat a moose. My response was, not yet…”
Rosemary loves other animals, and is especially proud of a poster she drew showing every snake in the US and Canada. She also has a real soft spot for butterflies. “Their behaviors can be surprisingly complex,” she points out. “They defend habitats with dogfights. They have complex relationships with poisonous plants. Some of them eat waste and drink tears. Oh, and it helps that they pose nicely for photos.”
Mostly self-taught, Rosemary has taken a few art courses, even studying video game art for a bit. During her career, she's created many educational charts, and has been working on some children's science books. She also has an upcoming comics novel about the solar system.
“I'm excited to share more stories about the natural world.” Rosemary says about the future of her nature art comics. “Humor gives science wings!”
【1】What is the main feature of Rosemary's comics?
A.A novel of ecology and cartoons. B.A combination of nature art and science.
C.A mixture of entertainment and education. D.A book of interesting facts and behavior charts.
【2】What does the underlined word "captivated" mean in Paragraph 2?
A.Puzzled. B.Attracted. C.Shocked. D.Encouraged.
【3】The purpose of writing Paragraph 4 is to .
A.share the content of Rosemary's comics B.explain the popularity of Rosemary's art
C.prove the hardship of Rosemary's creation D.disclose the source of Rosemary's inspiration
【4】What is Rosemary most likely to do next?
A.Take some art courses. B.Write a new birding book.
C.Draw the sun humorously. D.Observe moose's behavior.
29、 A strong vocabulary helps develop understanding, communication, and reading ability. 【1】 Consider the following tips on helping your child develop an impressive vocabulary.
Let Your Child Tell the Story
Perhaps you read nightly to your child or take turns doing so. Of course, this is an excellent way to expand reading and vocabulary skills. 【2】. Then, let your child charge the end of the rope of his imagination wherever his imagination leads.
【3】
You need to take active role. If you want your children’s language skills to improve, take their vocabulary questions seriously. When they express curiosity about a word, be sure to teach the correct definition and pronunciation.
Correct Mistakes with Care
【4】 However, it is essential not to scold them when they make such mistakes. Rather, point out what they got right, and then review the proper way to use then speak the word. The more fun and positive an experience, the more interested and able your children will be in expanding their vocabulary.
Do Be Patient
You may need to repeat words and meanings many times before your child fully grasps the concept. This is completely normal. 【5】 Children develop at their own paces. The most important thing is to honor and balance their needs so that learning does not become a struggle. While you want them to get ahead, you do not want them to develop pressure with trying to do so.
A.Try Your Best to Correct Them
B.Pay More Attention to Your Kid’s Vocabulary
C.It is natural for children to mispronounce or misuse new words.
D.It is important for children to mispronounce new words while learning.
E.That is why parents should do what they can do help kids learn new words.
F.Further, if your neighbor’s child has twice the vocabulary yours does, it is not worth stressing over.
G.However, on occasion, feel free to put the book down and ask your child to create a story to tell you.
30、 My wife, Jeannine, and I had always wanted to live somewhere else in the world. We had traveled to many countries ahead of our move to New Zealand; but every trip gave us just a “ _______ ” of a culture or lifestyle.
We decided in April to _______ almost everything we owned and move to a little country we had never really given any _______ to until seeing The Lord of the Rings. We had two _______ jobs, two cars, a nice apartment, and lots of all the other wonderful modern conveniences one _______ in life.
At first, we were interested in moving to Scotland. I had _______ Edinburgh before and absolutely loves the culture, architecture, and people. Jeannine _______ a website for job opportunities and couldn’t find anything related to her previous _______. For the fun of it, we decided to click on _______ in New Zealand, laughing at the time that it might be the most ________ place we could go. ________, several job postings in Speech came up. We both looked at each other and ________. Could we really move to a place we had never even visited?
That weekend we both visited Jeannine’s parents in Binghamton and told them of our ________, jokingly slipping in (插入话语) the job opportunities in New Zealand. Jeannine’s father looked at us ________ and said, “That would be the place to go!” ________ that time when family slides (幻灯片) are ________, he took out the projector (投影仪) and ________ to show us an amazing country. We knew it was a sign and ________ our efforts on this new destination.
We moved to New Zealand and we have an amazing time. New Zealand is now our second ________ and the one we will keep coming back to frequently. Retirement there looks like a fine ________ ; but for now, we’re simply happy to tell others our experiences and help people get there to make their own.
【1】A.number B.taste C.variety D.case
【2】A.sell B.pay C.remove D.throw
【3】A.reference B.effort C.thought D.doubt
【4】A.tiring B.boring C.interesting D.well-paid
【5】A.builds up B.takes on C.takes away D.deals with
【6】A.imagined B.visited C.spotted D.supported
【7】A.founded B.asked C.visited D.reached
【8】A.company B.belief C.education D.job
【9】A.opportunities B.adventures C.mountains D.towns
【10】A.cool B.remote C.rich D.wild
【11】A.Finally B.Totally C.Suddenly D.Slowly
【12】A.sighed B.frowned C.hesitated D.laughed
【13】A.plans B.experiences C.stories D.suggestions
【14】A.angrily B.seriously C.frankly D.nervously.
【15】A.For B.Or C.In D.with
【16】A.strange B.heavy C.expensive D.useful
【17】A.began B.bothered C.refused D.failed
【18】A.insisted B.focused C.wasted D.depended
【19】A.destination B.country C.home D.habitat
【20】A.challenge B.celebration C.treatment D.choice
31、课文填空
Old French made other【1】to Middle English as well. In old English Germanic way of making words plural was used. For example, they said housen instead of houses, and shoen instead of shoes. After the Normans took【2】they began using the French way of making plurals, adding an-s to house and shoe. Only a few words 【3】 their Germanic plural forms, such as man/men and child/children.
After the Norman Conquest, high-class people spoke French while common people spoke English. However, by the latter half of the 14th century, English had come into【4】use among all classes in England. In 1399, Henry IV became King of England. His mother 【5】 was English, and he used English for all official events.
32、假定你叫李华。一直喜欢唱歌，最近组建了自己的音乐俱乐部。你的笔友David很想了解一下有关情况，请给他回一邮件。
内容包括:
1. 俱乐部情况(名称、组建时间、活动频率等)；
2. 俱乐部带来的好处(交友、放松、积极面对人生等)；
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾均已给出(不计入总词数)；
3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
I am pleased to share with you some information about my music club.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua