1、---How many teachers are there in your school?
---Over four______. And ______ of them are women teachers.
A. hundred, two-thirds B. hundred, two-third
C. hundreds, two-thirds D. hundreds, two-third
2、Peter will give me five sweets ________ an apple, but in fact I don’t have a sweet tooth.
A.in honour of
B.in need of
C.in memory of
D.in exchange for
3、They________food ,so they would go to the supermarket to buy some.
A.made up for
B.run out of
C.figured out
D.competed with
4、A wave of panic ________ the bride-to-be at the thought that she narrowly escaped being killed in the accident just now.
A. chewed B. seized C. zoomed D. escaped
5、Whenever you ______ a present, you’d better think about it from the receiver’s preference.
A. bought B. buy C. will buy D. have bought
6、________ light music may clear your mind and reduce pressure.
A. Having listened to B. Listened to
C. Listening to D. Listen to
7、A number of students_______ from the south.
A.are
B.is
C.have
D.has
8、Most of the food was eaten but the rest_____into the trash bin.
A.being thrown
B.to be thrown
C.was thrown
D.were thrown
9、When he didn’t come home, she _______ him lying dead on the roadside somewhere.
A.imaged
B.photoed
C.hoped
D.pictured
10、Friends can be divided into many________. Some are say-hello friends who I call acquaintances. Some are profit-related friends; some are true friends.
A.portions
B.qualities
C.varieties
D.ranges
11、More attention on digital books reflects a rising trend in the industry towards ______ many are calling "digital first"
A.which B.that C.what D.where
12、The child enjoyed ________ after outside.
A. to look B. to be looked C. being looked D. looking
13、He found _______ difficult to learn English well.
A.it's
B.it
C.that
D.this
14、The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took________pictures of them.
A. many of B. the number of
C. large numbers of D. a large amount of
15、As a great team leader. Yao Ming has got to think that he’s the best player out there. That way, he can______the game.
A.defend B.confirm C.attain D.dominate
16、Dickinson embraced highly unconventional use of punctuation, capitalization, and line breaks, which she insisted
_________crucial to the meaning of the poems.
A.were
B.to be
C.on being
D.should be
17、He still hesitated on________ he would rent the apartment, ________ only drawback was ________it was too small.
A.whether; whose; that
B.what; which; that
C.what; which; /
D.whether; whose; /
18、I’ve got an English penfriend, ________ I often turn for advice when I meet difficulties in my study.
A.to whom
B.for which
C.with whom
D.around which
19、Most students are making great efforts to study on line _____ their eyes suffer a lot after long hours' focus on the computer or phone.
A.in case B.even if C.now that D.so that
20、With the word “PM2.5” _________ appearing in media reports, people pay greater attention to it and seek health tips for smoggy days.
A. consequently B. considerably
C. constantly D. contemporarily
21、The sharing economy, represented by companies like Airbnb or Uber, is the latest fashion craze. But many supporters have overlooked the reality that this new business model is largely based on escaping regulations and breaking the law.
Airbnb is an internet-based service that allows people to rent out spare rooms to strangers for short stays. Uber is an internet taxi service that allows thousands of people to answer ride requests with their own cars. There are hundreds of other such services.
The good thing about the sharing economy is that it promotes the use of underused resources. Millions of people have houses or apartments with empty rooms, and Airbnb allows them to profit from these rooms while allowing guests a place to stay at prices that are often far less than those charged by hotels. Uber offers prices that are competitive with standard taxi prices and their drivers are often much quicker and more trustworthy.
But the downside of the sharing economy has gotten much less attention. Most cities and states both tax and regulate hotels, and the tourists who stay in hotels are usually an important source of tax income. But many of Airhnb’s customers are not paying the taxes required under the law.
Airbnb can also raise issues of safety for its customers and I trouble for hosts' neighbors. Hotels are regularly inspected(检查) to ensure that they are not fire traps and that they don't form other risks for visitors. Airbnb hosts face no such inspections.
Since Airbnb is allowing people to escape taxes and regulations, the company is simply promoting thefts. Others in the economy will lose by bearing an additional tax burden or being forced to live next to an apartment unit with a never-ending series of noisy visitors.
The same story may apply with Uber. Uber is currently in disputes over whether its cars meet the safety and insurance requirements imposed on standard taxis. Also, if Uber and related services flood the market, they could harm all taxi drivers' ability to earn a minimum wage.
This downside of the sharing needs to be taken seriously, but that doesn't mean the current tax and regulatory structure is perfect.
【1】What is the positive thing about the sharing economy?
A. It makes use of spare resources.
B. It is beyond regulations.
C. It is a global trend.
D. It brings in modest profits.
【2】What is the problem with Airbnb customers according to the passage?
A. They are not regularly inspected.
B. They may disturb hosts’ neighbours.
C. They are not allowed to escape taxes.
D. They are likely to commit thefts.
【3】What is the argument over Uber according to the passage?
A. Whether it lowers customers' expenses.
B. Whether it provides reliable services.
C. Whether it guarantees customers' safety.
D. Whether it can compete with standard taxis.
【4】What will be talked about in the following paragraphs?
A. Existing regulations and laws.
B. Necessary improvements of current laws.
C. Further development of Airbnb and Uber.
D. More downsides of Airbnb and Uber.
22、So now you’re ready to realize your dream to explore another country, and find the soul of the country. Unfortunately, none of your friends share that dream. So what do you do? You could ask everyone you know--families, acquaintances, co-workers. You could join a tour. 【1】.
Last year, I made a trip to China, and then zigzagged on a multinational journey through Indonesia, Thailand, England and France. 【2】. I remember searching desperately for accommodations in Indonesia because the university listed in my booklet no longer had dormitories for travelers. Another time in Thailand, a hotel clerk tried to overcharge me and only gave up after 10 minutes of arguing!
【3】. But it would have robbed me of other fantastic experiences--seven pleasant days in the back of a truck chatting with a Brit, two Aussies and two Norwegians! Eating ethnic food on my way through eastern South Korea with four youthful Japanese high school students! And when they heard my next stop was their hometown, they even asked a bilingual friend to pick me up at the train station!
Compared with travelling with a companion, I have more opportunities to meet people when traveling solo.【4】.Other travelers will also be more willing to share with you their stories and incredible insights into the place you’re visiting.
The key to solo travel is to open your mind, close your eyes and leap in! Don’t ever let a lack of companionship constrain you from doing what you really want to do.【5】.
A.Locals are more likely to open their mind and be frank with you.
B.To travel alone is a difficult decision for anyone, especially for women.
C.Or, you could go alone.
D.Of course, there have been some not-so-pleasant experiences during my journey.
E.It can help your problem-solving and decision-making.
F.Having a companion might safeguard me from some of those problems.
G.Once you go solo, you’ll be amazed at how wonderful your travel experiences will be.
23、You don’t have to be a Grammy-award winner like Beyoncé to sing. Actually, it’s a skill you can learn and practice.
Give yourself permission to try From the beginning, set your expectations in a reasonable place. Everybody can do music—singing with kids or in a chorus. You play the guitar, but you needn’t be a performer with a band. Allow yourself to try without worrying about sounding “good” at first. Singing is a skill that takes practice and time to develop. |
Practice stretching your speaking voice to your singing voice A few exercises help make that transition: Take a speaking phrase and start to stretch it. Make it a positive one, like “My voice is strong!” for the extra bonus of hearing some encouragement. While repeating the phrase, add some excitement to your speech—that’ll help you slide into singing naturally. There are also many vocal (发声) exercises online. |
Find your own singing style To find what songs and styles suit you best, a music talent has established a singing method (Click HERE to find out) focusing on creating strategies specific to you. You can copy sounds but remember you’re trying to find your voice. Let Beyoncé be Beyoncé. Let whoever be whoever. That’s their identity. It’s important to say, “What do I sound like?” |
Think about singing as a gateway to others This process is as much about self-acceptance as it is about building community. Be it in a band or a chorus, you and a bunch of friends just get together and there’s something amazing about making music. It promises a really good and deep community. |
For more help, you can email us at moreinfo@lifekit.org.
【1】What does the author suggest readers do?
A.Dream big when starting singing.
B.Establish a music band with friends.
C.Copy songs and styles of famous singers.
D.Mix vocal exercises with self-motivation.
【2】According to the text, singing practice can help you ________.
A.live a positive life
B.land a place in chorus
C.create music strategies
D.strengthen bonds with friends
【3】The text is targeted at those who ________.
A.lack confidence in singing
B.run a band or a music studio
C.want to register for a music course
D.desire to win Grammy Awards
24、 I found my email address was sold online, so now instead of just getting letters from the few charities(慈善机构) I can afford to support, I am also getting letters from a dozen other charities asking for my help. One of my more cynical(愤世嫉俗的) friends talked a lot about the old saying, “No good deed ever goes unpunished.” I just smiled and didn't argue knowing it wouldn't change his mind. My own mind, however, was remembering another moment from many years ago.
It was a windy, snowy day in December. I was a young dad who had saved just enough cash to buy my children a few presents for Christmas. As I walked to the store I saw the Salvation Army kettle with a man ringing a bell standing beside it. Next to him was his daughter, a little girl no more than three feet tall, got together against the biting cold. I took a one -dollar bill out of my wallet and dropped it into the kettle. As the man was thanking me, though, I felt pressure on my legs. I looked down and saw that the little girl was giving me her own thank you hug. I smiled down at her, bent down and hugged her back. Then I went inside feeling the warmth that no winter wind could ever take away.
Thinking back to that moment in time reminded me that no good deed ever goes unrewarded(无回报的). We may not always get a heartfelt hug but in time every act of giving, every act of kindness, and every act of love that we make flows from heart to heart and soul to soul, around the world and back to us again.
No good deed is ever wasted. Don't let this sometimes cynical world get you down then. Share your love today! Give from your heart. Fill your life with acts of kindness.
【1】Why did the author receive a lot of letters?
A.His mailbox was made public. B.He had a good many friends.
C.Many charities had his mailing address. D.He let out his personal information.
【2】For what purpose did the author go out on a windy, snowy day?
A.To buy presents. B.To ask for help.
C.To raise money for the poor. D.To give the passers-by warmth.
【3】What does the author really want to say in Paragraph 3?
A.A good deed is never lost. B.A little help is worth a deal of pity.
C.No good deed ever goes unpunished. D.Treat others as you want to be treated.
【4】Which of the following can best describe the author?
A.Considerate. B.Brave. C.Helpful. D.Thankful.
25、完形填空
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The last thing Jack wanted to do was wake up early and go to work on Monday morning. Getting out of the bus, Jack found there was still 30 minutes before his ________ began, so he________ to take a walk around the block to adjust(调整) himself to another busy working day.
________ walking, he ran into a young couple talking to each other in a foreign language. “Excuse me! Could help us please?” the woman called to him in strange English. “We are tourist, lost. Need ‘Dolphin’ hotel. You know where is?” She was courageous as she spoke a ________ language.
“I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’m in a hurry,” Jack said, and moved off. He was so upset about his problems that he ________ without thinking. Having walked about 100 feet, he felt he was wrong and ________ back. Luckily, the couple were ________ there. He walked up to them. “I remembered where the ‘Dolphin’ hotel is. I’m sorry, I just got ________ : there are hundreds of hotels in New York. It’s not far from here. you may ________ there. Just go straight to that crossroad, then turn to the left, and you will see a white-blue building. That will be the ________ you’re looking for.”
The couple thanked him, and Jack ________ lightly this time. But when he turned his back, he saw that the couple didn’t move, and the look on their faces was the ________ Maybe I was talking too ________ , and they couldn’t understand me well enough, he thought. All of a sudden, he felt that he could do something more important than sit in his office all day long. He knew that he couldn’t ________ these young people behind: they couldn’t possibly get to the hotel by themselves. He walked up to them once again. They looked at him in surprise. “I could ________ you to the hotel, if you still need my help,” Jack said. For the first time since the beginning of this month, he felt relaxed.
【1】A. plan B. talk C. trip D. work
【2】A. decided B. agreed C. remembered D. offered
【3】A. If B. Though C. While D. Once
【4】A. similar B. special C. modern D. foreign
【5】A. calmed B. lied C. shocked D. begged
【6】A. turned B. gave C. sent D. put
【7】A. already B. almost C. still D. even
【8】A. amazed B. confused C. bored D. tired
【9】A. cycle B. walk C. point D. look
【10】A. hotel B. couple C. tourist D. bus
【11】A. answered B. escaped C. left D. passed
【12】A. new B. good C. true D. same
【13】A. strangely B. loudly C. quickly D. nervously
【14】A. get B. fall C. stay D. leave
【15】A. move B. guide C. follow D. introduce
26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Of all the people in Lily’s life, one in particular stands out. As Lily thinks of Shanda, a smile spreads across her face. She feels loved and grateful more than ever that she has such a teacher and friend. Thanks to Shanda’s presence, Lily has become a good dancer now.
Eleven years of dance and going on twelve that year, she doubted it would end up like any other year. She might be stuck in any empty spot and didn’t know what to do with her next dance move. Little did she know that year would change her completely.
That year, Lily felt lucky that Shanda would choreograph (编舞) for her dance. Lily expected to work with Shanda, a young talented dancer, to have an okay dance, but she never expected she would have such an impressive impact on her way to dance.
The moment Lily walked into the marble floored, wall-to-wall mirrored rooms, she already felt like Shanda had faith in her. Shanda smiled at her with appreciative eyes. In the following days, Shanda always encouraged her, “Work to the best of your ability and keep going.” When she wanted to give up, Shanda told her that the real importance of dance was to love it.
Throughout their hard work and devotion, not only did Lily s ability to dance grow, but also their friendship grew. Shanda became more than a teacher to Lily. She was also a close friend that Lily could turn to for anything. Shanda gave her encouragement when Lily need edit the most, and Shanda was always there to cheer Lily up when she felt down,
As the year quickly came to an end, it was high time for Lily to show her dance to the audience. As she walked to the backstage filled with other dancers warming up and expecting their performance, she prayed for a good performance that would convey her improvement. The rhythmic music before her rang in her ears. She waited anxiously for her turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the hostess announced “Lily”.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Lily had butterflies in her stomach as she stepped onto the big stage.
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Lily felt very excited when the hostess asked her to make a speech.
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