1、She thought herself to her friends because her family was rich.
A. higher B. better C. richer D. superior
2、The police officers decided to conduct a thorough and _______ review of the case.
A. comprehensive B. complicated
C. conscious D. crucial
3、Don’t respond to any e-mails _______ personal information, no matter how official they look.
A.indicating B.requesting C.committing D.representing
4、Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car_______.
A. wash B. washed C. washing D. to wash
5、He’s become the ________ for a lot of criticism recently.
A.pressure
B.target
C.function
D.trick
6、One study shows __________ while our sense of sight is used too much, our senses of touch and smell have been ignored.
A. whether B. what
C. if D. that
7、This is the hotel ________ last month.
A.which they stayed
B.at that they stayed
C.where they stayed at
D.where they stayed
8、Once _______ in the forest, we should remain ________ we are and wait for help.
A.losing; there
B.losing; where
C.lost; there
D.lost; where
9、It was Paul’s low test scores that_________ his chances of getting into a good school.
A. recovered B. protected
C. ruined D. expressed
10、Only when our project has been approved of by the committee ______ to carry it out.
A. did we start B. we started
C. can we start D. we start
11、It’s very _________ of you to share your experience so that others may benefit from it.
A. considerate B. voluntary
C. moody D. lively
12、The accident which left 15 people on board dead if both the angry female passenger and the bus driver had kept calm.
A. should have avoided B. should be avoided
C. could have avoided D. could have been avoided
13、The airport ______ next year will have the capacity to handle 500,000 passengers.
A.to be completed B.being completed C.completed D.having been completed
14、 more and more forests destroyed, some birds are ______with the danger of dying out.
A.With; faced B.By; facing C.As; faced D.Within; facing
15、Can a school_________a policy prohibiting the use of mobile phones on campus?
A.make
B.pass
C.adapt
D.adopt
16、You can’t use the computer now, ________ the upgrade of the system is under way.
A. until B. unless
C. as D. after
17、If you don't keep the meat in the refrigerator on such a hot day, it may ______.
A.go out
B.go away
C.go off
D.go down
18、A lot of the buildings along that road will be _____ to make room for the new highway.
A.torn away B.torn down C.torn up D.torn apart
19、If it the climate, I would stay here much longer.
A.is not for B.had not been fo
C.were not for D.would not be for
20、(2017·天津改编) by her story, I created the As We Heal(痊愈), the World Heals project.
A. Surprised B. Amused
C. Influenced D. Disturbed
21、In mid-2019, an Indonesian design team submitted a plan to an international design competition for a new type of submarine (潜艇). It wasn't designed for military purposes or for exploring the ocean. The main purpose of this submarine was to create ice blocks to replace sea ice in the Polar Regions.
In the summer months of 2019, a massive heat wave shocked Europe and broke a number of high temperature records. As the hot air moved north over the Arctic, the ice sheet covering Greenland melted at an unexpected rate. Ice melt at the poles is normal in the summer months. Lost ice is often regained by refreezing in winter. But the fast melting rate could mean a permanent loss of polar ice, which would have global consequences.
Dealing with such a large-scale problem requires large-scale solutions. While many solutions look at reducing the greenhouse gases, few are aimed at repairing the effects of climate change. The ice-making submarine proposed to do just that.
The ice-making submarine's basic design involves forming a large hexagonal (六边形的) ice block of roughly 25 meters across and 5 meters thick. A large container in the submarine would be filled when submerged under water. Then the slow process of desalination (脱盐) and freezing would begin. After about a month, the submarine would discharge (卸下) the ice block and begin the process all over again. The overall vision would be to have multiple submarines working together, so that the hexagonal blocks could be pushed together to form a single large ice sheet.
The design was beautifully presented and won second place. However, the science behind the design came under criticism. One criticism was how the massive amounts of energy needed to desalinate and freeze the water would be provided. Another was that the amount of heat generated by the freezing process would result in a net warming effect. Additionally, the ice would be too thin to stay frozen for a significant amount of time. The designers couldn't sufficiently answer many of the scientific criticisms. Their inventive idea does, however, indicate the need for creative solutions in repairing the loss of polar ice.
【1】The ice-making submarine was designed to ________.
A.explore the ocean
B.achieve military purposes
C.record rates of melting polar ice
D.make up for the decrease of polar ice
【2】The 4th paragraph is mainly about ________.
A.the limitation of the new design
B.the process of making ice blocks
C.the features of the ice-making submarines
D.the challenges that the designers encountered
【3】What can we learn from the passage?
A.The design introduces a unique angle for dealing with climate crisis.
B.The designers are confident about the effectiveness of the submarine.
C.The lost ice can be regained by refreezing in spite of fast melting rate.
D.The ice-making submarine is one of the solutions to reduce greenhouse gases.
【4】As for the design of ice-making submarine, the author is ________.
A.doubtful
B.disapproving
C.supportive
D.unconcerned
22、Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers’ advice!
My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! What should I do? Helen, USA | My best friend has suddenly become an ex-friend and I don’t know why! Last week we phoned each other every day and emailed too. But at school on Monday she didn’t look at me or speak to me. I don’t know what I’ve done. Gimbya, India | |
Hi, Helen, I think you should do what your parents ask. You should respect them. It’s their house you live in and their money you spend. Emily, New Zealand | Why do you think you’re the only one with parents like that? All parents are the same. They don’t understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years! Tom, America | I feel sorry for you, Gimbya. My best friend did the same to me and I still don’t know the reason. Could you ask another friend to speak to her for you? George, France |
Helen, why should your parents do all the housework? You should help around the house. I think it’s OK for students to wear school uniforms. Teenagers should look like teenagers. Simon, Scotland | Don’t worry about it so much! Phone your friend up as usual and she won’t be able to ignore (忽视) you. Everything will be fine. A is ha, Nigeria |
【1】Helen’s problem is about her ________.
A.classmates
B.study
C.parents
D.room
【2】________ has the same problem as Gimbya.
A.George
B.Aisha
C.Helen
D.Ali
【3】________ don’t agree with Helen. They think she should change her idea.
A.Tom and Emily
B.Emily and Simon
C.Simon and Tom
D.Aisha and George
【4】An ex-friend is a person who ________.
A.gets along well with others
B.helps you when you have any problem
C.is ready to ask you for help all the time
D.is no longer a good friend as before
23、It's the last year of high school, and young minds are turning their attention to the thought of leaving home. This seems a natural progression: parents have children; raise children; children graduate from high school and flee far from parents, returning on weekends to eat home-cooked meals. But what happens when a child loses home right before leaving?
My family has lived in my home since I was two years old. Seventeen years later, as I got ready to leave for university, my parents decided that it was time to move. And naturally, I panicked.This was the place I used to run around with friends; where I got sunbumed, chasing ants with sidewalk chalk; where I would sit for hours staring out, making up songs about the passersby.If we were to move, the new house wouldn't be my home at all, just a strange, new place. After all, rd be moving out to go to university. But something still wasn't quite right.
And then it hit me: this is what the move was really about. I wasn't concemned with losing my childhood bedroom. What was bothering me was that I'd soon be completely responsible for myself
When I do go to university, Pll go without a safe place to come home to. Of course Iill have my family's love and support, but 'll never be able to go home again.
As graduating high-school students,we're all in love with the idea of going away and having wild adventures if we always have someplace to retum to. Leaving the family home behind is really just growing up without a safety net. The move from one place in life to another is an important change.Because it's true, you can never go home. Not really, however. Once you've had an adventure or two, you will still have a nice place to come back to for a nice visit
【1】How long has the writer's family lived in their present home?
A.19 years.
B.17 years.
C.15 years.
D.2 years
【2】What was the real reason for the writer's unwillingness to move?
A.He treasured good memories of his childhood.
B.He was afraid of taking responsibility as an adult.
C.He was worried about losing his childhood bedroom.
D.He liked to sit and enjoy the views outside the house.
【3】According to the last paragraph, how does the writer feel about returning home?
A.Thankful.
B.Impatient.
C.Overjoyed.
D.Nervous.
【4】What is the best title for this passage?
A.Childhood Memories
B.Graduation Panic
C.Leaving Home
D.Growing Up
24、One year before, at age 18, Leszyeski had aged out of foster care(寄养中心), having been in the system since she was four when her single mother was no longer able to care for her. Leszyeski was now enrolled in college hoping to become a doctor. And the only furniture she had in her apartment was an air mattress with a hole in it.
Then she learned about an organization Chairity. The organization provides furniture and household goods for young adults who have left foster care. Leszyeski reached out to Charity, a nonprofit formed by 23-year-old Maria Paparella.
Paparella first became aware of foster care in elementary school when her parents were considering adopting a child. The plan didn't work out, but Paparella often found herself thinking about that child. “I'm really close with my family, and I just couldn't imagine being completely on my own at 18,” she says.
At 16, Paparella visited Summit County Children Services, with a list of questions, trying to understand what aging out looked like. One of her questions was “What's not being met for these young people?” Near the top of the list was furniture. “That struck home,” says Paparella. The idea of “moving into an apartment without a bed to sleep on or a sofa to sit on” pulled at her heartstrings.
Paparella contacted her parents' friends, asking if they had spare furniture to donate. A local furniture store offered free ware-house space and its delivery truck. Watching the recipients' faces when they received a bed, a couch—whatever—was amazing. Paparella remembers delivering a gold lamp to a woman and watching her polish it lovingly, getting rid of dirt and fingerprints.
Today, Chairity has given furniture to nearly 200 young adults in homes across six Ohio counties. Paparella is convinced these contributions give the recipients hope and confidence. Leszyeski agrees.“It makes me feel like I'm not different from other people. My whole life, I've felt abnormal,”she says,“Now, I feel normal.”
【1】Which can best describe Leszyeski's life after leaving foster care?
A.Tough but hopeful.
B.Poor and aimless.
C.Wealthy but boring.
D.Independent and carefree.
【2】Why did Paparella found Chairity?
A.To get some financial benefits from it.
B.To help those aging out of foster care.
C.To aid the needy couple adopt a child.
D.To ask people to donate some couches.
【3】When was Paparella most touched at the age of 16?
A.Living without parents.
B.Moving into a new house.
C.Getting free truck delivery.
D.Visiting a foster care center.
【4】What does Leszyeski think of Chairity?
A.It changes young adults' whole life.
B.It brings confidence to the recipients.
C.It has helped lots of homeless people.
D.It makes people different from others.
25、On my way home, I saw a poor old man selling soaps. I was moved by his condition—perhaps he was the only one _________ his family? But I soon shook off the _________ —there’s nothing I can really do for him.
Just then, a lady went up and bought every bar of soap he was carrying. The old man’s eyes lit up and he left happily.
The woman, on the other hand, crossed the road and _________ the bag full of soaps on the street with a sign saying “For Free”. Then she boarded the same bus as I did and took the seat next to mine. The curious incident _________ me so I couldn’t help but ask her about the strange act.
“Excuse me, may I ask why you did that near the bus stop?” I said.
“Oh, I walk this road every day and noticed this man many times. I tried to offer him some money but he _________. He said he wanted to earn it through hard work and not _________. He’s a very honest man. He was content with whatever he earned for the day. So I bought all his soap bars to help him in a way that _________ his dignity(尊严). I left them on the road in order that those who need them can _________ themselves.”
I reached home feeling a lightness and hope that humanity is not _________ after all. A little thought and a little ____________ are often worth more than a great deal of money.
【1】
A.leaving
B.improving
C.supporting
D.changing
【2】
A.stress
B.fear
C.anger
D.sadness
【3】
A.placed
B.returned
C.packed
D.collected
【4】
A.depressed
B.puzzled
C.excited
D.satisfied
【5】
A.refused
B.doubted
C.escaped
D.missed
【6】
A.luck
B.award
C.pity
D.patience
【7】
A.admires
B.protects
C.challenges
D.examines
【8】
A.help
B.trust
C.respect
D.enjoy
【9】
A.hidden
B.wasted
C.judged
D.lost
【10】
A.interest
B.kindness
C.courage
D.dream
26、There are two factors which determine an individual’s intelligence. The first is sort of brain he is born with. Human brains differ considerably, some being more capable than others. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is what happens to the individual—the sort of the environment in which he is brought up. If an individual is handicapped (受阻碍) environmentally, it is likely that his brain will stop to develop and he will never attain the level of intelligence of which he is capable.
The importance of environment in determining an individual’s intelligence can be proved by the identical twins, Peter and John. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate foster (寄养) homes. Peter was reared by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community with poor educational opportunities. John, however, was educated in the home well-to-do parents who had been to college. This environmental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens, when they were given tests to measure their intelligence. John’s IQ was 125, twenty-five points higher than the average and fully forty points higher than his brother.
【写作内容】
1.以约30个词概括短文的要点;
2.然后以约120个词就“环境与人的智力发展”的主题发表看法,并包括如下要点:
a.你是否赞同“环境决定智力的发展”这一观点?为什么?
b.请举出具体事例说明你的观点;
c.你认为如何才能最大限度地发展智力?
【写作要求】
1.写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;
3.不必写标题。
【评分标准】
内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当。
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________