1、With the development of science and technology, robot cooks ______ in most families in the future.
A.appear
B.will appear
C.appeared
D.have appeared
2、The driver of the car was killed in the crash but both passengers _____.
A.escaped from injury B.escaped from injured
C.had a lucky escape D.was narrowly injured
3、I will never forget the day ______ I was sent abroad to study.
A. that B. when C. which D. in which
4、— Can your factory really afford ________ food for the people in the mobile cabin hospitals?
— I believe we can because we have ________ orders.
A.a large amount of ; a number of B.a number of ; plenty of
C.a great amount of ; a great deal of D.plenty of ; the number of
5、Why ________ it rain on Sundays? We can’t go camping as planned. What a pity!
A. should B. can
C. must D. may
6、The background music is such wonderful music _______ is played in the background to put you in a particular mood.
A.what B.that C.as D.which
7、---- The meeting is on Wednesday.
---- __________.
---- I said the meeting is on Wednesday.
A.Excuse me B.Never mind C.I beg your pardon D.All right
8、—Do you know him?
—Yes,but can't remember where l________him for the last time.
A.have met
B.met
C.meet
D.had met
9、The man was sentenced to prison for five years because he had _____ some national secrets to the enemy.
A.given in B.given away C.given out D.given off
10、Though _______ by her classmates, the little girl didn’t burst into tears or be in despair.
A.leaving out B.left out
C.being left out D.leave out
11、He was about to tell me the secret _______ someone patted me on the shoulder.
A.that B.which
C.when D.until
12、The aim was not to________ valuable time with the usual boring pictures.
A.take up B.make up C.pick up D.put up
13、The small action of littering may______ disaster for small animals and their living environment.
A. lead to B. belong to C. refer to D. point to
14、He was about to leave ______ the telephone rang.
A.while B.as C.whether D.when
15、Because of the Russian gas limit to Europe, attempts ________ to use botanical (植物的) fuel as a source of power.
A.have made
B.having made
C.are being made
D.will be making
16、As ______ matter of fact, many people speak English in Asia as ______ foreign language.
A.the ; / B.a; a C.the; the D.a ; the
17、________ in the conservation of ocean life, Hannah learnt much knowledge about environmental problems.
A.Involves
B.Involved
C.Involving
D.Having involved
18、——Where is Peter ? I can't find him anywhere.
——He went to the library after breakfast and _____ his essay there ever since.
A.has written B.has been writing C.had written D.were writing
19、William Shakespeare is generally believed ______ all plays himself.
A.to write B.to have written C.writing D.writing
20、Plants need water to grow; ____________friendship needs our heart and passion to develop.
A. similarly B. generally C. naturally D. fortunately
21、Bruno still wished that he could go back home to Berlin, although the memories of that place were beginning to ________.
A. appear B. show C. fail D. fade
22、Neither he nor I ________ able to persuade her to change her mind.
A.is B.are C.were D.am
23、— How about putting some pictures into the report?
— ______ A picture is worth a thousand words.
A.I don’t think so. B.Why not?
C.Thank you. D.No matter.
24、"Well, when I took my sheep through the fields some of them might have died if we had ___________a snake. But that's the way life is with sheep and with shepherds.”
A. come upon B. wait on
C. live with D. put together
25、This brand of mobile phone is quite ______ with youngsters.
A.familiar B.popular C.similar D.particular
26、 Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear(鞋类)in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits(展品)from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.
Room 1
The celebrity(名人)footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities’ choice of footwear extremely interesting.
Room 2
Most of our visitors are amazed —and shocked— by the collection of “special purpose” shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk, that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!
Room 3
As well as shoes and boots the museum also exhibits shoe-shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!
The footwear Library
People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.
【1】Where would you find a famous singer’s shoes?
A. Room 1 B. Room 2
C. Room 3 D. The footwear Library
【2】All exhibits in each room ________________ .
A. share the same theme
B. have the same shape
C. are made of the same material
D. belong to the same social class
【3】The purpose of the text is to get more people to __________________.
A. do research
B. design shoes
C. visit the museum
D. follow celebrities
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Burlington School, London
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【1】What can we know about Burlington School?
A.It is open all year. B.It is located in London.
C.It provides no accommodation. D.It offers no social practice classes.
【2】How is New School of English different from the others?
A.It sets a strict age limit.
B.Its accommodation is optional.
C.Its teachers are qualified and experienced.
D.It offers General and Specialist English courses.
【3】Who would be interested in the schools?
A.English professors. B.Native English speakers.
C.Foreign English learners. D.Staff of ESL-lounge Student.
28、 Looking for a good book? Here, TFK Kid Reporters review four of the most noteworthy reads of 2019.
TITLE: Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
BY: Stuart Gibbs
The CIA is trying hard to find Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12﹣year﹣old girl who’s as smart as Albert Einstein. Charlie doesn’t have a lot of time to solve the world’s problems﹣but she's the only one who can do it. People who like action﹣packed mysteries with an element of adventure will enjoy reading this thrilling book.
TITLE: AstroNuts
BY: Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg
In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters of NNASA (Not﹣NASA). Their mission is to find a new planet fit for human life. Eventually, they discover one: Plant Planet. The narrator of this fun book is the Earth. The story’s theme is simple: Don’t harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy and sci﹣fi will enjoy AstroNuts.
TITLE: Stargazing
BY: Jen Wang
Christine hears rumors that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mom come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is a graphic novel based on author Jen Wang’s experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.
TITLE: Roll with It
BY: Jamie Sumner
Roll with It is a story about a 12﹣year﹣old girl named Ellie. She has cerebral palsy, a disability that makes it hard for her to walk on her own. So she uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mom move to another state to take care of Ellie’s grandpa, she must learn to adapt to a new school and develop new friendships. This page﹣turner is a must﹣read for everyone. Is a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family and how being different is special.
【1】What is the first book most probably about?
A.A new way to deal with criminals.
B.A girl's efforts to save the world.
C.Albert Einstein's childhood life.
D.A girl's adventure with friends in the wild.
【2】Who would be interested in reading the book AstroNuts?
A.Children having a passion for history.
B.Children showing great concern about animal protection.
C.Children loving stories of space travel and life on other planets.
D.Children wanting to know the causes for environmental pollution.
【3】If you want to know the life of the disabled, which book is a good choice?
A.Stargazing.
B.AstroNuts.
C.Roll with It.
D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.
29、Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with the delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods.
Begin with clear soup, fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints and fruit. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.
【1】Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ________.
A.bring weight problems
B.bring you much trouble in your life
C.make you worry about your foods
D.make you hate delicious foods
【2】In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you’d better ________.
A.drink much water and have vegetables only
B.not eat much food in high fat
C.not accept invitations to feasts
D.turn away from delicious foods
【3】According to the passage, ________ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.
A.clear soup
B.water
C.calories of energy
D.physical exercise
【4】Many people can’t help putting on weight after the holidays because they ________.
A.can’t control themselves
B.go to too many feasts
C.enjoy delicious foods
D.can’t help turning away from the foods
30、 I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. That's when I heard piano music and singing_______above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked a little_______so I could find out where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a_______next to her.
She was singing songs about love, keeping on trying. The way she was singing_______me a bit. I stood there watching her_______for about fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take _______to perform on her own in the middle of a_______New York ferry terminal.
So I stood there listening. She must have felt my_______because she would_______look in my direction. Having enjoyed her music for several minutes, I walked over and put some money in her carriage and she said, “Thank you.”________continuing my way home, I said to her, “I have been going________a tough time lately, but you've made me hopeful again.”
“I'm happy that I could help,” she replied. “Why are you so sad?”
“Well, my mum told me she had got________from her job, and that made me sad. I'm not so sure what to do ...”
“You see, here’s the problem.” She explained. “When walking, your head was down. Don't look defeated, because________comes in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should smile more ... lift your head up.”
I smiled weakly, amazed by________she was encouraging me. So, I asked her why she was playing the piano in the middle of a crowded place. She explained to me that she sees a lot of ________people in the world and she tries to________the pain and bring more positivity by sharing ________music. She told me that when she wasn't making music she studied________. So, that was how she knew some of the things she was telling me.
I smiled a little________because I knew that she was doing a good thing. After that we parted, my heart touched and________by a musical soul!
【1】A.lifting B.rising C.sounding D.discovering
【2】A.faster B.calmer C.slower D.easier
【3】A.cap B.reference book C.carriage D.note
【4】A.informed B.comforted C.discouraged D.cured
【5】A.play B.sit C.participate D.concentrate
【6】A.time B.kindness C.fortune D.courage
【7】A.big B.brilliant C.modern D.crowded
【8】A.sense B.presence C.pleasure D.fault
【9】A.rarely B.occasionally C.eventually D.carefully
【10】A.Instead of B.In spite of C.In harmony with D.On account of
【11】A.on B.out C.through D.along
【12】A.stolen B.employed C.fired D.lost
【13】A.opportunity B.incident C.music D.friendship
【14】A.who B.when C.what D.how
【15】A.negative B.common C.positive D.extraordinary
【16】A.relieve B.infect C.devote D.suffer
【17】A.light B.motivational C.depressing D.reliable
【18】A.biology B.psychology C.biography D.geography
【19】A.wider B.longer C.better D.tenser
【20】A.shaken B.intended C.appreciated D.lightened
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.
Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave in the movement that fought to end slavery in the United States. He became a【1】 voice in the year before the Civil War.
A few weeks ago, the National Park Service (NPS) 【2】Douglass’s birth and Black History Month with reopening of his home at Cedar Hill, a【3】 site in Washington. D.C. The two-story house, which contains many of Douglass’s personal possessions, had undergone a three-year 【4】. (Thanks to the NTS website, however, you don’t have to live in the nation’s capital to visit it. Take a tour online.)
He was born in Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey to a slave mother and a white father who never knew Douglass grew uo to become the first black 【5】 to hold a government office--- as US minister and consul general (总领事)to Haiti.
As a youth, he never went to school. Educating slaves was illegal in the South, so he 【6】 taught himself to read and write. At 21 years old, he escaped from his slave owner to Massachusetts and changed his last name to Douglass, to hide his identity.
In the 1850s, Douglass was involved with the Underground Railroad, the system 【7】 up by antislavery groups to bring runaway slaves to the North and Canada. His home in Rochester, N.Y. was near the Canadian border. It became an important station on the 【8】, housing as many as 11 runaway slaves at a time.
He died in 1895. In his lifetime, Douglass 【9】 the end of slavery in 1865 and the adoption of the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution (美国宪法修正案), which 【10】 African-Americans the right to vote.
32、假定你是李华,得知你的英国朋友 Tony 打算举办一个主题为“Moving Moments”的图片展,请根据所给图片写一封邮件,内容包括:
1. 图片场景;
2. 选择理由。
注意:
1.词数80左 右 ;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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