1、________ to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I ________ not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.
A.If it were left … would B.Should it leave … must
C.Would it be left … should D.Was it left … would
2、Since nobody could help Mary with her study, she________ have finished it by herself.
A.can
B.need
C.must
D.should
3、________ related industries, Beijing will also commit to promoting the intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) industry, whose future market is huge.
A. In virtue of B. In terms of
C. On top of D. On behalf of
4、--There are so many people. What's up?
--An ______ baby was found in a box on the hospital steps.
A.accurate
B.abandoned
C.academic
D.abrupt
5、Volunteers who work at community ______ all the love we can give them, since they offer so much but get so little reputation.
A.persevere
B.entertain
C.deserve
D.guarantee
6、The advantage of biological control ______ other methods is that it provides a relatively low-cost control system with a minimum of side-effects.
A.in defense of
B.in contrast to
C.in charge of
D.in control of
7、I firmly believe that it is his father rather than his grandparents who ______ for the spoiled child.
A.is to blame
B.should blame
C.are to blame
D.is to be blamed
8、If you surf the Internet, you can ________ various information ________ the topic.
A.search, concern
B.search for, concerns
C.search for, concerning
D.search, concerns
9、Anne’s diary, first ________ in 1947, has become one of the world’s most widely read books and ________ into 67 languages.
A.publishing; is being translated
B.published; is being translated
C.publishing; has been translated
D.published; has been translated
10、Mr. Smith let off upon me the speech he_______ to make all along.
A. had died B. died
C. was dying D. had been dying
11、On the sofa_______ a little boy, _______ to his father that he had_______ the dictionary on the
bookshelf.
A. lied; lying; laid B. lay; lying; laid
C. lay; laying; laid D. lied; laying; lain
12、Through this activity, many students now understand what great difficulty their parents have had ________ them up.
A.raise
B.raising
C.raised
D.to raise
13、She carefully wrote out the recipes on white paper, notes as she explained the steps.
A. having made B. to make
C. making D. made
14、We guarantee that all your personal information will be treated ________ and there should be no fear at all of identity theft.
A.initially B.independently
C.confidently D.Confidentially
15、As we all know, Asia is _____ Europe.
A. four times as large as B. bigger than four times
C. four times as much as D. four times the size as
16、–My uncle suggests I _______ abroad.
--I would rather you ________ at home.
A. go; stay B. went; stayed
C. went; stay D. go; stayed
17、You were rude to your classmate, ________ you should make an apology.
A.whom
B.for which
C.for whom
D.which
18、One main reason comes from the Chinese tradition _______ the mother of the young woman usually requires her future son-in-law to prepare a house for their marriage, which brings financial pressure to the young man and his family.
A. what B. that C. which D. When
19、In order to encourage the workers to work hard, the manager has decided to award __________ produces the most in the factory.
A. who B. whom
C. whomever D. whoever
20、"Time _________ will never be found again!" I couldn't help talking to myself because I was _________ being lazy.
A. lost; fed up with B. losing; put up with
C. losing; fed up with D. lost; put up with
21、Like most couples, my husband and I dreamed of becoming homeowners. Sure, apartment living comes with its own set of advantages—less housework, shared comfort, less to clean up and care for, and usually cheaper rent. As a result, we decided to downgrade from our neat five-bedroom, 2,700-square-foot house on the water to a three-bedroom, 1,369-square-foot apartment, with two kids.
Once we arrived in our new apartment, we were surprised to find that things flowed relatively smoothly. There was so much less to keep up with—fewer floors to mop, fewer windows to clean, fewer walls to wipe, etc. Now I think of our home as our little playhouse, since it's much smaller and everything is closer together. That also makes it so much easier for me to keep up with as a mom. I collect laundry all on one floor comparing with having to climb stairs to the house's second floor!
In our new home, we use lots of shoe organizers inside of every closet door for more than just shoes—baby items, office items, and medicines. We also have a functional room that serves as an office and gym. Since both my husband and I work from home, we require at least one room to share as an office with fitness equipment fitted into a corner.
While many people choose to downsize for financial reasons, that actually wasn't a factor in our decision. We wanted to be in a lively area with like-minded young families. That was our first priority. Though we may still buy another house in this area at some point down the line, for now, we're thrilled with the concept of renting an apartment. Let me put it this way: We’re not really the “handy” types, so being able to call maintenance(维修)for any repairs is worth every rent coin!
【1】What can we learn from Paragraph 1?
A.Our old house was upgraded.
B.Living in a house has advantages.
C.Our new apartment was downsized.
D.Smaller size means more housework.
【2】How do the couple feel about the new apartment?
A.Confused.
B.Amazed.
C.Tired.
D.Challenged.
【3】Why do the couple make changes to their new home?
A.To build up their body.
B.To create a home office.
C.To enlarge all the rooms.
D.To make full use of space.
【4】What is the couple’s first concern when moving?
A.Transportation.
B.Neighbourhood.
C.Repair work.
D.Money.
22、It’s wonderful to have a relaxing bath in mineral water while looking out over beautiful scenery. If you live in the US or are planning a visit, consider going to one of the two natural hot springs (温泉) in the western US:
Travertine Hot Springs
At the edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Bridgeport, California lie the Travertine Hot Springs. The orange, green, and red rocks and the mountains create beautiful views for you to enjoy while you bathe. Each pool is a different temperature, so you can find one that’s comfortable for you. These springs can easily be reached by car. Take Route 395 south from Bridgeport and turn left onto Jack Sawyer Road. In about a mile you’ll arrive at the springs. If you like to camp, you can camp along Jack Sawyer Road.
Bagby Hot Springs
In the middle of an ancient forest you’ll find the Bagby Hot Springs. At the springs there are wooden bathhouses, with both private baths and communal baths. Through a system of pipes the spring water is brought to the baths at a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit. If that’s too hot buckets of cold water are also available to mix into the bathtub (浴缸) or to cool off with after your bath.
The Bagby Springs are about 45 minutes from Estacada, Oregon, on Highway 224. To get to the bathhouse there is a 1.5-mile walk from the parking lot through the beautiful Mt. Hood National Forest. While in the area, make sure to visit Portland, which is known for its coffee, restaurants, and music.
The best time to visit the two hot springs is in late spring, or in summer or fall. While in the area, check out the Curecanti National Recreation Area, where you can enjoy canoeing, fishing, bird watching, camping, and hiking.
【1】Which is not the advantage of bathing in the spring in California?
A.Beautiful scenery can be seen while bathing there.
B.You can choose different pools suitable for you.
C.It’s convenient for families with cars to travel there.
D.You can camp anywhere around the springs.
【2】What does the underlined word in the 3rd paragraph mean?
A.shared
B.comfortable
C.personal
D.common
【3】The two springs are similar to each other in ________.
A.the temperature of the two springs
B.beautiful views near the springs
C.the walking distance from the parking lot
D.the design of the bathhouses
【4】You’d better visit these springs in the following months except ________.
A.May
B.July
C.October
D.December
【5】Where might we read this passage?
A.A report.
B.A paper.
C.A magazine.
D.A diary.
23、Tourism probably started in Roman times.Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman empire.But when the empire broke down,this kind of tourism stopped.
In the early 17th century,the idea of the “Grand Tour” was born.Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel(英吉利海峡).They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time,including Paris in France,and Rome and Venice(威尼斯)in Italy.Their tours lasted for two to four years,and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city.The “Grand Tour” was an important part of young people’s education—but only for the rich.
In the 18th century,tourism began to change.For example,people in the UK started to visit some towns,such as Bath to “take the waters”.They believed that the water there was good for their health.So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.
In the 19th century,travel became much more popular and faster.When the first railways were built in the 1820s,it was easier for people to travel between towns,so they started to go for holidays by train.And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger,noisier and dirtier.
Travelling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built.People began to travel more to far away countries.
The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people.Planes were made larger,so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.
Thus tourism grew.In 1949,Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays.The company organises everything—plane tickets,hotel rooms,even food—and tourists pay for it all before they leave home.The package tour and modern tourist industry was born.
The first travel agency in China was set up as early as 1949.But tourism did not take off until 1978.In 2002,the industry was worth 500 billion yuan and became an important part of China’s social development.
【1】In the early times,the travellers .
A. all came from Roman
B. were very young and strong
C. had lots of money
D. travelled by boat
【2】 played the most important role in the tourism development.
A. Education B. Money
C. Transportation D. People’s ideas
【3】Modern tourism was born .
A. in 1949 B. in Roman times
C. in the early 17th century D. in the 19th century
【4】The underlined phrase “take off” means “ ”.
A. a plane rising into the air
B. develop very fast
C. remove hats and clothes
D. bring down the prices
24、
Dear sir, I bought a skirt from you last month, but there are some problems with it. First, the color is not as green as it is shown on your website. Second, I asked for Size M because it is the size I usually wear. But your Size M is so small that I have to give it to my younger sister. I think you should be more serious about your business. Truly, Susan Rosen |
Dear Ms. Rosen, Thank you for telling us the problems with your order. We hope we can give you better service. We are sending you another skirt with this letter. It is Size L, and its green color is brighter than the one you had. We hope you like it. Yours truly, Victor Smith |
【1】Susan Rosen bought ________ from Victor.
A.a pair of shoes
B.a skirt
C.a coat
D.a T-shirt
【2】Susan Rosen thought Victor was ________ his business.
A.very careful about
B.very patient with
C.not serious enough about
D.interested in
【3】According to the second letter, Victor Smith ________.
A.returned the money to Susan
B.sent Susan a new skirt
C.asked Susan to visit the office
D.called Susan to change for another color
25、On a snowy evening, a rich lady was standing by the road. She was very worried. Her _________ had broken down. Just then a poor man named Robert came. He was______his way back home from work as______.
The lady wondered, “Is the man going to ______me? He looks very cold and hungry.” But to her surprise, he ________and said with a______, “Can I help you, madam?”
After forty______, the car was at last fixed by Robert. The lady wanted to______him.
“No, that’s ______, madam,” he said. “ I was just helping someone in _____. If you really want to pay me back, I hope______you see someone in need, you should give him a hand.”
A few minutes later, the lady ____ a shabby(破旧的) house by the road. She remembered Robert’s words, so she______.
The hostess warmly asked her in. The lady could see that was a________family and that they need help. When the hostess was making tea in the kitchen, the lady_______500 dollars on a table and went away ____.
Robert came home later than before, thinking how _______their life was. His wife was pregnant(怀孕)and the baby was to be born the next month but there was not ________money. His wife went up to him, gave him a kiss and said softly, “Don’t worry, dear! Everything is going to be all right. A _______has helped us out.”
Let’s always be ready to______others because helping others is helping ourselves.
【1】
A.bike
B.car
C.boat
D.bus
【2】
A.on
B.in
C.by
D.at
【3】
A.soon
B.usual
C.often
D.much
【4】
A.help
B.save
C.kill
D.find
【5】
A.ran
B.agreed
C.stopped
D.left
【6】
A.tears
B.cry
C.smile
D.angry
【7】
A.days
B.homes
C.minutes
D.years
【8】
A.pay
B.kill
C.murder
D.beat
【9】
A.something
B.nothing
C.everything
D.anything
【10】
A.picture
B.rain
C.danger
D.need
【11】
A.whatever
B.whichever
C.wherever
D.whenever
【12】
A.saw
B.heard
C.smelt
D.felt
【13】
A.stopped
B.went
C.travelled
D.passed
【14】
A.terrible
B.sad
C.poor
D.rich
【15】
A.threw
B.forgot
C.gave
D.left
【16】
A.quietly
B.loudly
C.quickly
D.bravely
【17】
A.exciting
B.interesting
C.hard
D.happy
【18】
A.many
B.enough
C.some
D.few
【19】
A.driver
B.doctor
C.stranger
D.teacher
【20】
A.love
B.hate
C.help
D.protect
26、随着旅游业的快速发展,旅游变得越来越受欢迎。然而选择自由行还是随团游,不同的人有着不同的看法。请就这一话题写一篇100词的英语短文,阐述你的观点并给出理由。
内容要点: 1. 赞成随团游
2. 价格相较自由行要便宜;导游会安排一切,并介绍景点的相关知识;……
注意:1.词数100 左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文流畅。3.开头已给出,不计入字数。
With the rapid development of tourism, travelling is becoming more and more popular.
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