1、He ________ and his T-shirt became too small.
A.lose weight B.put on weight
C.cut down fat D.earned his living
2、________ is known, King and Tom try to make friend,________ is not easy.
A. As; that B. What; which C. It; that D. As; which
3、If the building project _____by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined .
A. being completed B. is completed C. to be completed D. completed
4、If people keep polluting the ocean, no creature there will survive ______.
A．at all cost
B．for a long while
C．in the long run
D．by no means
5、This time next year, we _________ on a beach somewhere in Brazil.
A. will lie B. will have lay C. will be lying D. will be laying
6、After decades of effort, the city is still trying to _____ how to stop smoking in public places.
A.try out B.let out C.figure out D.run out
7、He asked a lot of questions, most of ______ had nothing to do with his study.
A. that B. which C. them D. what
8、After a heated discussion, they still don’t know at all _______.
A. what is he working out B. what he is working on
C. what did he work on D. what he is working out
9、This is one of the best films _______.
A.that have been shown this year B.that have shown
C.that has been shown this year D.that you talked
10、They are living with their parents for the moment because their own house ____.
A．is being rebuilt
B．has been rebuilt
C．is rebuilt
D．has rebuilt
11、Since global climate change is obvious, the home use of ________ energy like clean wind and solar power systems is increasing.
A.primary B.alternative C.instant D.urban
12、Open the map and you will find Chengdu is ______.
A.twice the size of Shanghai B.twice as bigger as Shanghai
C.twice more than Shanghai D.more twice bigger than Shanghai
13、Time passed quickly and three years went by ______ we knew it. How I regret the time I wasted!
A. after B. till C. before D. when
14、—I'm afraid we need to hurry. Our teacher will come to meet us in a minute.
—________. He called and said he would be late.
A.There you go again B.Don't risk your neck
C.Take your time D.Save your breath
15、It was in his iron-fist way _____ corruption in the southern state _____ the 70-year-old man built a political name.
A.to fighting, where B.of fighting, that
C.of fighting, where D.to fighting, that
16、It is eating too much junk food ______ makes him overweight.
A. which B. what C. / D. that
17、The number of coal mines _________ to half, as well as its size.
A．cut down
B．has cut down
C．was cut down
D．were cut down
18、With all the money __________, the man had to make a living by begging.
A.using up B.used up C.using up of D.given out
19、The ______ after the earthquake were terrible, the houses damaged, people buried or dead.
A.scenes B.spot C.scenery D.view
20、The fact troubles me much ________ I have been unable to pass the driving test up to now.
A．which
B．because
C．how
D．that
21、It was only when Tom ate Zongzi for a second time to appreciate its deliciousness.
A.did he begin B.that he began C.then he began D.had he begun
22、_________ in the northwest of China, Xi'an is seen as the birthplace of the country's civilization.
A.Locating B.Being located C.To locate D.Located
23、Eric’s decision to design his coffee_________ around his work schedule, rather than biology, isn’t surprising given his history of breakfast.
A. origin B. recipe C. routine D. target
24、One of the few things you ___ say about English people with certainty is that they talk a lot about the weather.
A.need B.must C.should D.can
25、Remember never to tell a lie to others. If you did, you would never ________ it and it is more ________ that you will be discovered before long.
A.get away with; likely B.get away from; possible
C.get away with; possibly D.get away from; probable
26、 Airport Express
With the Airport Express, you are never far from town. There is a train every 10 minutes, ready to rush you between the airport and Hong Kong Station in the heart of the shopping and commercial district in about 24 minutes. Or travel to the Asia WorldExpo in just 1 minute from the airport.
Airport Express service hours
Mon.—Fri.: 5:50 a.m. to 1:15 a.m.
Sat.—Sun.: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Tickets
There are three types of tickets for travelling to and from the airport: Single Journey Ticket, Round Trip Ticket and Same Day Return Ticket. Single Journey Ticket and Same Day Return Ticket are valid (有效的) on the day of issue. Round Trip Ticket is valid for 30 days from the day of issue. You can also use the Octopus Card for the Airport Express. (The Octopus Card is an electronic storedvalue ticket and it can be used on most public transport. The fare will be deducted from the storedvalue card each time, so you do not have to carry heavy coins. The card is valid for three years after value has been added.)
Travel tips
●Children under 3 travel for free.
●Passengers travelling on the Airport Express are now able to write emails and do online searches with WiFi service.
●For more information about the Airport Express, please visit www.hongkongairport.com or call 0085221818888.
【1】What is good about the Octopus Card?
A.It saves money for its users. B.It is sold in every store.
C.Its validity is unlimited. D.It avoids its users carrying coins.
【2】What can we know about the Airport Express?
A.Hong Kong Station is just 1 minute distance from the airport.
B.Single Journey Ticket is acceptable for 30 days.
C.Children are free of charge for tickets.
D.Passengers can surf the Internet in the Airport Express.
【3】What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To provide suggestions about the Airport Express.
B.To promote the Octopus Card.
C.To inform readers of the Airport Express.
D.To introduce the Airport Express schedule.
27、 LEGO (乐高) recently announced that they will start producing pieces from sustainable (可持续的) sugar cane. The toys, which will be closely similar to classic ones, will also feature “botanical elements” like leaves, bushes, and trees.
The pieces will be included in LEGO’S box sets from this year onwards. The move is part of the Danish company’s campaign to use sustainable materials in its products by 2030.
However, Tim Brooks, the firm’s vice-president, said, “We want to make a positive influence on the world around us, and are working hard to make great play products for children using sustainable materials. This is a great first step in our goal to make all LEGO pieces using sustainable materials.”
The new line of production has reportedly already started with pieces being produced from polyethylene, which is a soft and durable plastic (耐用的塑料). LEGO says that we needn’t worry about the quality of the new products, as they’ve tested the plant-based plastic to ensure that it meets the high standards for quality and safety that consumers (消费者) expect from the company.
“LEGO products have always been about providing high quality play experiences and giving every child the chance to shape their own world through inventive play. Children and parents will not notice any difference in the quality or appearance of the new pieces, because plant-based polyethylene has the same qualities as traditional polyethylene,” said Tim Brooks.
“It is important that companies in each industry find ways to help ensure a future where people, nature, and the economy grow healthily,” said Alix Grabowski, an officer at WWF. “The LEGO Group’s decision to use sustainable plastics represents a great opportunity to reduce dependence on finite (有限的) resources, and their work with the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance will allow them to connect with other companies to continue to think creatively about sustainability.”
【1】What do we know about LEGO company?
A. They have designed many new products.
B. They are worried about the quality of the new products.
C. They go green with sugar cane-based plastic.
D. They failed to make great play products for children.
【2】What can we infer from Tim Brooks’ words?
A. Plant-based materials are of high qualities as traditional materials.
B. Consumers expect high standards for quality and safety from LEGO.
C. LEGO wants to make more products.
D. LEGO needn’t test the new products.
【3】What does Alix Grabowski think of LEGO Group’s decision?
A. It is of no significance to our future.
B. It makes other companies more competitive.
C. It sets a good example for other companies.
D. It is mainly dependent on finite resources.
【4】How can we comment on Lego’s new products?
A. Environmentally friendly and safe. B. Creative and safe.
C. Fashionable and popular. D. Sustainable and popular.
28、Ways to Finally Become a Morning Person
Calculate your perfect bedtime
The easiest way to wake up earlier in the morning is to get enough sleep.【1】: For a week, remember the number of hours you sleep, including weekends. Divide that number by seven to calculate your nightly need. Think about a time you've been on vacation or of a night you felt particularly rested—how much sleep did you get? Once you have that number, calculate backwards from the time you want to get up and plan to go to bed at that new hour.
Find out your stayawake things
Nighttime can go away fast, especially when you have a lot to accomplish. To be successful in having an earlier bedtime, you may need to set an alarm. And contrary to popular advice, you don't have to turn off the light right before bed.【2】, but reading a thriller may not be the best idea.
Create a morning to do list
Another good habit is to think about what you want to accomplish in the morning. Having a morning goal is the best motivation（动力）.【3】This way you'll feel like you're on a task when you wake up, you'll get closer to your morning goal and you'll have a clear schedule to follow.
【4】
People who exercise are easy to sleep better than those who don't. Indeed, studies have shown a strong connection to a better quality of sleep for people who work out at least 10 minutes a day.【5】, which in turn helps fight with sleeplessness.
A．Praise yourself
B．Take some exercise
C．Reading is a great way to relax
D．Write three tasks you have to do the next day
E．Here's how to figure out your sleep needs
F．One reason: exercise reduces your stress levels
G．It can be difficult to develop a new habit even if you know the habit is positive and useful
29、 La La Land is a 2016 American musical romantic drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a musician and an aspiring (有抱负的) actress who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles. The film’s title refers both to the city of Los Angeles and to the idiom for being out of touch with reality.
Chazelle wrote the screenplay in 2010 but did not find a studio willing to finance the production without changes to his design. Following the success of his 2014 film Whiplash, the project was picked up by Summit Entertainment. La La Land was first showed at the Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2016, and was released in the United States on December 9, 2016. It has gained over $432 million worldwide on a production budget of $30 million. La La Land took more than £6 million in its first weekend in UK cinemas, nearly £5 million more than any other film.
La La Land received great acclaim from critics and was regarded as one of the best films of 2016. Critics thought highly of Chazelle’s screenplay and direction, Gosling and Stone’s performances, and Justin Hurwitz’s score (配乐). It won in every category it was nominated (提名) for at the 74th Golden Globe Awards, with a record-breaking seven wins, and received 11 nominations at the 70th British Academy Film Awards, winning five. It received 14 nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, tying the record for most nominations with Titanic (1997) and All About Eve (1950), and won the awards for Best Comedy, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song.
【1】Who plays the role of a musician in La La Land?
A.Damien Chazelle. B.Emma Stone.
C.Ryan Gosling. D.Justin Hurwitz.
【2】The underlined word in Paragraph 3 most probably means “_______”.
A.criticism B.praise
C.refusal D.doubt
【3】According to the passage, Titanic (1997) was nominated for _______ Academy Awards.
A.14 B.11
C.7 D.5
【4】Which of the following is TRUE about the film La La Land?
A.Its title stands for the city of Los Angeles and a dreamland.
B.So far it has gained a profit of at least $432 million worldwide.
C.It was changed greatly from Chazelle’s original screenplay design.
D.It was first released at the Venice Film Festival on December 9, 2016.
30、 A strange thing happened to me last Sunday. It was _______ a beautiful day that I drove to go for a look in the_______
On the way back home, my _______stopped. It was out of gas on a _______ road far from a town! I decided to walk until I found someone _______ could sell some gas. I had walked almost a mile _______ I finally found a house near the _______. I was _______to see it because it was getting dark.
I knocked at the door and a little old lady with long white hair _______ . She said, “I’ve been ________ for you here for a long time. Come in. ________ is almost ready.”
“But I only came for some gas,” I answered. I couldn’t ________ what she was talking about.
“Oh, Alfred! Gas? You ________ tea,” said she.
I quickly ________ that my car was out of________ , but she didn’t seem to listen to me. She just ________ calling me Alfred and talking about how long it was ________ she saw me last time. She was acting very strangely and I was anxious to leave. As soon as she went to get tea, I went out of the house as ________ as I could.
Fortunately, there was another house down the road and I was able to buy the gas I needed. When I told the man about my________, he said, “Oh, that’s Miss Emily. She lives by herself in that big house. She’s strange, but she wouldn’t ________anybody. She is still waiting for the man she was going to marry thirty years ago. The day before their wedding, he left home and never came back because of the war.”
【1】A.such B.so C.same D.as
【2】A.city B.block C.area D.countryside
【3】A.car B.bus C.bike D.truck
【4】A.narrow B.lonely C.crowded D.busy
【5】A.what B.whom C.who D.how
【6】A.before B.after C.while D.as
【7】A.street B.path C.way D.road
【8】A.mad B.angry C.sad D.glad
【9】A.came B.answered C.opened D.appeared
【10】A.asking B.looking C.calling D.waiting
【11】A.Gas B.Coffee C.Tea D.Lunch
【12】A.consider B.understand C.accept D.think
【13】A.hated B.chose C.liked D.agreed
【14】A.answered B.explained C.refused D.promised
【15】A.gas B.tea C.strength D.energy
【16】A.kept B.stopped C.enjoyed D.minded
【17】A.until B.before C.since D.when
【18】A.slowly B.fast C.often D.gradually
【19】A.accident B.forecast C.experience D.surprise
【20】A.hit B.ruin C.hurt D.frighten
31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
“Life of Pi” is narrated by an older Pi and takes place in the present as he tells his life story to a writer. Pi begins with how he got his name and how his family owned a zoo, but eventually leads into his family needing to leave India for financial 【1】. The heart of the story lies in Pi as a young man and the time he spent out at sea on a lifeboat with a tiger named Richard Parker, but getting to that point is quite an ordeal（苦难考验）. Pi loses everything and everyone close to him in the blink of an eye and he doesn’t 【2】 on making what feels like an unbreakable bond with a Bengal tiger.
The 【3】 film offers a rather marvelous message about religion as Pi discusses the experimentation with several different religions as a young boy. Even though it seems kind of silly that a boy has 【4】 so many religions at one point in his life, it portrays a/an 【5】 message in a light that doesn’t seem too preachy（说教的）. But the religious aspect is really only a backdrop for being on your own 【6】 to finding who you really are. Feeling so alone for so long and having Pi talk about not being alone and not getting to say goodbye to those he cared about most is one of those things that just hits you really hard.
While witnessing Pi attempt to tame Richard Parker is really 【7】, there are so many unbelievable sights to witness in “Life of Pi”. There’s the whale, the jellyfish, the flying fish, that 【8】 storm, and that seaweed island with all of the meerkats (a kind of monkey). “Life of Pi” never really lets up on being 【9】 breathtaking and amazing from beginning to end.
“Life of Pi” is pleasantly satisfying. With a heartfelt message, beautiful visuals, and stunning camera work. “Life of Pi” is truly a sight to behold and illustrates how 【10】 3D can be to a film that isn’t just a summer hit or blockbuster.
32、假定你是李华，你们学校下周末要到东南花都花博园参加社会实践，请你写封邮件，邀请你的交换生朋友Terry参加。内容包括：
1.提出邀请；
2.活动内容（如种菜、种花等）和意义；
3.集合时间和地点。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：东南花都花博园 Southeast Flowers Garden；社会实践 social practice
Dear Terry
Yours,
Li Hua