1、Without proper lessons, you could ________a lot of bad habits when practising the piano.
A.set up
B.catch up
C.pick up
D.keep up
2、---Can you shoot that bird at the top of the tree? ---No, it's out of________.
A.range
B.reach
C.control
D.distance
3、Only when you become a parent, ___________understand your mother.
A.you will B.will you C.you can D.are you
4、The river was once with fishes, but now we find as a result of pollution.
A.alive, none
B.lively, nothing
C.live, none
D.living, nothing
5、The effect of the typhoon named Lingling on Shanghai was much smaller than ________ of Lekima.
A.it B.those C.that D.what
6、—What do you think of Changsha?
—It’s one of________ cities in the central part of China.
A.lively
B.the liveliest
C.liveliest
7、As the Internet is expanding day by day, the opportunities for crime ______ as well.
A.has B.is C.have D.are
8、Not until Amy took a gap year in Africa after she finished university ________ work as a network anchor.
A.was she determined to
B.she was determined to
C.that she was determined to
D.determined was she to
9、Microsoft, in a(n) _______ from tradition, has already released similar touch-friendly Office apps for Apple Inc’s iPad and iPhone.
A. independence B. absence
C. departure D. Survival
10、— How can I wake up so early?
—Set the alarm at 5:00 am., you will make it.
A. and B. but
C. or D. so
11、With the rapid development of medical science, we ______ more new drugs used in the treatment of cancer.
A. see B. had seen
C. will be seeing D. would see
12、Mother bought many tomatoes from the market two days ago, some of ______ have gone bad due to the hot weather.
A.those
B.which
C.whom
D.that
13、—Can I have a day off tomorrow? I need to visit my grandma in the hospital.
—__________. I can manage without you.
A.Forget it
B.Of course
C.It depends
D.I’m afraid not
14、____ made me more unhappy was ___ the boy asked my friend to be his girlfriend and she agreed.
A. What; that B. That ; that
C. What; whether D. It; that
15、— Why did you come so late for work?
— I was for 20 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.
A.held up
B.put up
C.taken up
D.stayed up
16、Have ________ on him. He is only a child. ( )
A. mercy B. pity C. kindness D. courage
17、She found it difficult to do the work.句子的宾语补足语是________
A.She
B.found
C.it
D.difficult
18、Written in a hurry, ____________. How can it be satisfactory?
A. they found many mistakes in the report B. Sam made lots of mistakes in the report
C. there are many mistakes in the report D. the report is full of mistakes
19、The cold horror of that mysterious touch in the dark almost made his heart stand ________.
A.calm B.still C.quiet D.silent
20、When Richard said, “You are much more agreeable and prettier now,” Joan’s face turned red at the unexpected ______.
A. command B. comparison
C. compliment D. contribution
21、The Paris climate agreement finalised in December last year heralded a new era for climate action. For the first time, the world’s nations agreed to keep global warming well below 2°C.
This is vital for climate-vulnerable nations. Fewer than 4% of countries are responsible for more than half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. In a study published in Nature Scientific Reports, we reveal just how deep this injustice runs.
Developed nations such as Australia, the United States, Canada, and European countries are essentially climate “free-riders”: causing the majority of the problems through high greenhouse gas emissions, while incurring few of the costs such as climate change’s impact on food and water. In other words, a few countries are benefiting enormously from the consumption of fossil fuels, while at the same time contributing disproportionately to the global burden of climate change.
On the flip side, there are many “forced riders”, who are suffering from the climate change impacts despite having scarcely contributed to the problem. Many of the world’s most climate vulnerable countries, the majority of which are African or small island states, produce a very small quantity of emissions. This is much like a non-smoker getting cancer from second-hand smoke, while the heavy smoker is fortunate enough to smoke in good health.
The Paris agreement has been widely welcomed as a positive step forward in addressing climate change for all, although the details on addressing “climate justice” can be best described as sketchy.
The goal of keeping global temperature rise “well below” 2℃ is praiseworthy but the emissions-reduction pledges submitted by countries leading up to the Paris talks are very unlikely to deliver on this.
More than $100 billion in funding has been put on the table for supporting developing nations to reduce emissions. However, the agreement specifies that there is no formal distinction between developed and developing nations in their responsibility to cut emissions, effectively ignoring historical emissions. There is also very little detail on who will provide the funds or, importantly, who is responsible for their provision. Securing these funds, and establishing who is responsible for raising them will also be vital for the future of climate-vulnerable countries.
The most climate-vulnerable countries in the world have contributed very little to creating the global disease from which they now suffer the most. There must urgently be a meaningful mobilisation of the policies outlined in the agreement if we are to achieve national emissions reductions while helping the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change.
And it is clearly up to the current generation of leaders from high-emitting nations to decide whether they want to be remembered as climate change tyrants or pioneers.
【1】The author is critical of the Paris climate agreement because ________.
A. it is unfair to those climate-vulnerable nations
B. it aims to keep temperature rise below 2℃ only
C. it is beneficial to only fewer than 4% of countries
D. it burdens developed countries with the sole responsibility
【2】Why does the author call some developed countries climate “free-riders”?
A. They needn’t worry about the food and water they consume.
B. They are better able to cope with the global climate change.
C. They hardly pay anything for the problems they have caused.
D. They are free from the greenhouse affects affecting “forced riders”.
【3】Why does the author compare the “forced riders” to second-hand smokers?
A. They have little responsibility for public health problems.
B. They are vulnerable to unhealthy environmental conditions.
C. They have to bear consequences they are not responsible for.
D. They are unaware of the potential risks they are confronting.
【4】What urgent action must be taken to realise the Paris climate agreement?
A. Encouraging high-emitting nations to take the initiative.
B. Calling on all the nations concerned to make joint efforts.
C. Pushing the current world leaders to come to a consensus.
D. Putting in effect the policies in the agreement at once.
22、Dogs can smell the difference between odors (气味) from humans when they’re stressed and when they’re calm, according to a study published Wednesdey.
Researchers first collected breath and sweat samples (样本) from study participants (参与者) to use as a baseline. Afterward, these people performed a task, counting backward from 9,000 in units of 17 in front of two researchers for three minutes.“If the participant gave a correct answer, they were given no feedback and were expected to continue, and if they gave an incorrect answer the researcher would stop them with ‘no’ and tell them their last correct answer,” said lead study author Clara Wilson.
The study team collected another round of breath and sweat samples after the task was completed. Additionally, the researchers collected reported stress levels, heart rate and blood pressure before and after the task. Thirty-six palticipants who reported feeling stressed and had increased heart rate and blood pressure had their samples shown to the dogs.
The researchers presented post-task breath alnd sweat samples from one person to 20 dogs along with two other blank control samples. The dogs needed to choose the correct sample at least seven out of 10 times to move onto the next stage.
In the second and final stage,the study team showed the four dogs that passed stage one the same samples they smelt in stage one along with a sample from the same individual collected before the task and a blank.
The dogs chose the right sample in 93.8% of the tests, which suggested that the stress odors were quite different. “It was fascinating to see how able the dogs were at discriminating between these odors when the only difference was that a mental stress response had occurred,” she said.
More experimentation needs to be done outside of a lab to see how applicable the results of this study are in the real world, Wilson said. These findings also open the door to future research to study if dogs can recognize different emotionss, plus how long the dogs are sensible to the Qdors, she said.
【1】Why are participants asked to count numbers?
A.To build up their hearts.
B.To stress them out mentally.
C.To exercise their breathing.
D.To test their academic performance.
【2】Which of the following can best explain the ulnderlined word “discriminating” in paragraph 6?
A.Telling apart.
B.Testing out.
C.Drying out.
D.Cleaning up.
【3】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about regarding the study?
A.Expectations for the future research.
B.Supporting evidence for the research results.
C.A further explanation of the research methods.
D.A reasonable doubt about the research process.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Dogs Can Sense People’s Fear
B.Researchers Found Dogs Can Count
C.Dogs Can Smell When Humans Are Stressed
D.New Evidence of Dog Intelligence Was Found
23、A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall (摊位) unearthed from the ashes of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans. The snack bar counter, decorated with multicolored patterns and frozen by volcanic ash, was partially unearthed last year but archaeologists extended work on the site to reveal it in its full glory.
Pompeii was buried in a sea of boiling lava when the volcano on nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, killing between 2,000 and 15,000 people. Archaeologists continued to make discoveries there.
The team found duck bone pieces as well as the remains of pigs, goats, fish and snails in earthenware pots. Some of the ingredients had been cooked together like a Roman-era paella(什锦饭). Crushed fava beans(碎蚕豆), used to improve the taste of wine, were found at the bottom of one jar.
“The counter appears to have been closed in a hurry and abandoned by its owners, perhaps as the first noises of the eruption were felt,” said Massimo Osanna, director general at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
“A water tower and a fountain were found alongside human remains, including those of a man believed to have been aged about 50 and discovered near a child’s bed. The remains of another person were also found and could be those of an opportunist thief or someone fleeing the eruption who was surprised by the burning steam just as he opened the pot,” Osanna said.
In the latest stage of their work, archaeologists uncovered a number of still-life scenes, including details about animals believed to have been on the menu, notably wild ducks and a chicken, for serving up with wine or hot drinks.
“As well as bearing witness to daily life in Pompeii, the possibilities to analyze that afforded by this stall are predictable because for the first time we have uncovered a site in its entirety,” Osanna said.
【1】What was found to be used by ancient Romans to make the wine tastier?
A.Steamed pork.
B.Duck bone pieces.
C.A Roman-era paella.
D.Crushed fava beans.
【2】What probably happened to the snack bar counter according to Massimo Osanna?
A.It was burnt by a little kid.
B.It was ruined by a flood.
C.It was shut down hurriedly.
D.It was broken into by animals.
【3】What does Massimo Osanna mainly stress at last?
A.The significance of discovering the stall.
B.The regret for the loss of the ancient city.
C.The barrier to bringing the site back to life.
D.The potential of recovering the hidden stall.
【4】Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A.A Lost City Finds Its Way With the Help of a Stall
B.An Old Fast-food Stall Was Reopened to Customers
C.A Snack Bar Counter Was Destroyed by Volcanic Ash
D.An Unearthed Stall Throws Light on Roman Snacking Habits
24、
【1】By using the app released by SOLEIF, people can
A.watch a video about the statue's history
B.appreciate the exhibits in the museum
C.view the statue from different angles
D.see a life-size model of the statue
【2】Where can we find both apps and popular videos?
A.tinyurl.com
B.uefa.com
C.Apple's iPad
D.SOLELF
【3】The following words can be used to describe the Xploro app EXCEPT
A.entertaining
B.interactive
C.informative
D.sensitive
25、I was a shy girl and I was afraid to talk to people I didn’t know. I enjoyed the___ of exploring nature. _____, at school I had to spend all day in the company of others. My______was reading. I spent a lot of time studying and was ____ good grades. My only failure was Spanish - I’d get all As on my written work and tests, but Ds and Fs on the___ part.
Eventually I went to college. During my third year of college, I had____of being shy and determined to change my outlook and behavior. One day while at school, I noticed an advertisement for ___on the local classical music radio station. I had _____listening to classical music, and I could easily pronounce names such as Tchaikovsky and Chopin.
I had no background in radio, and absolutely no hope of getting the job. The idea of___ thousands of listeners in “radio land” terrified me. However, I ____ survived the interview. I was given brief descriptions of symphonies(交响乐)and a public service announcement to read, and a list of composers’ names___ . It wasn’t hard for me. I left the recording session(录音场次)with a sense of relief and a sense of _____. About two weeks later I actually landed the job. It was a ____ job, but I grew to___ it greatly. I began to feel comfortable talking to people.
Although I now spend many hours each week talking with people, I’m____ basically a quiet person. Perhaps it is my soft voice and my ______ nature that helps draw people out when they respond to my questions when I___ them. My former shyness is a____, as I can relate to people who feel discomfortable when they talk to reporters. I still enjoy moments of loneliness and the___ found in nature. But I’m also glad I decided to make a___ in my life that has opened many doors and opportunities that I never knew existed.
【1】
A.loneliness
B.adventure
C.pleasure
D.excitement
【2】
A.Therefore
B.However
C.Besides
D.Additionally
【3】
A.excuse
B.reason
C.escape
D.assignment
【4】
A.mixed with
B.provided with
C.rewarded with
D.awarded with
【5】
A.written
B.spelt
C.listened
D.spoken
【6】
A.enough
B.nothing
C.much
D.little
【7】
A.assignments
B.positions
C.professions
D.careers
【8】
A.woken up
B.picked up
C.taken up
D.grown up
【9】
A.explaining to
B.talking to
C.listening to
D.complaining to
【10】
A.deliberately
B.occasionally
C.luckily
D.randomly
【11】
A.to pronounce
B.to type
C.to identify
D.to copy
【12】
A.depression
B.humor
C.failure
D.accomplishment
【13】
A.pleasant
B.challenging
C.comfortable
D.painless
【14】
A.hate
B.tolerate
C.enjoy
D.adjust
【15】
A.even
B.also
C.seldom
D.still
【16】
A.quiet
B.outgoing
C.optimistic
D.lively
【17】
A.persuade
B.inform
C.remind
D.interview
【18】
A.fortune
B.devotion
C.heritage
D.commitment
【19】
A.wealth
B.sound
C.peace
D.wildness
【20】
A.study
B.change
C.promise
D.conclusion
26、假如你是高中学生李华,最近发现一些同学经常到学校附近的网吧(Internet bar)。几天前,你也去了一次,发现了许多不良现象。请根据下面的提示写一封信给某报社编辑,发表看法,提建议。
1许多同学在网吧玩不健康的游戏,看电影,聊天(chat)。
2 网吧应是获取有用信息的地方。
3学校应采取措施阻止学生去网吧。
4学生充分利用因特网(Internet)来学习。
要求词数:100左右。
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Dear Editor,
I am a senior high school student. I am writing this letter to tell you something. Recently I found that
Yours,
LiHua