1、Switzerland joined UN after having been ________for decades.
A. natural B. neutral
C. noble D. novel
2、The first trial of this medicine took place in 1899, _______ the company, _______ Hoffmann worked, began distributing(分发;分配) the medicine in powder(粉末) form to physicians to use with patients.
A.when; which
B.when ; for which
C.which; in which
D.which; where
3、We didn’t plan our art exhibition like that but it ________very well.
A.worked out
B.tried out
C.went on
D.carried on
4、It is recommended that the project ______ until all the preparations have been made.
A.is not started
B.will not be started
C.not be started
D.is not to be started
5、_______ from father to son, the music has not changed for centuries.
A. Passing B. To pass
C. Having passed D. Passed
6、There are ________ people in the cinema.
A.two hundred
B.two hundreds
C.two hundred of
7、________ I have made this first visit, I hope I can come many more times.
A. As if B. In that C. Even if D. Now that
8、Tu Youyou, ________ the contributions have saved a lot of people, won the Nobel Prize.
A.of whom
B.who
C.that
D.whose
9、There were cheers for each of the speakers as they spoke .
A.in return
B.in mins
C.in turn
D.in vain
10、In the 1980s in this village, there were only muddy roads to the outside, and concrete ones ________ yet.
A.haven’t built
B.haven’t been built
C.hadn’t built
D.hadn’t been built
11、 The Spring Festival Gala(春节晚会) on CCTV has _______ many ordinary entertainers into well-known stars overnight
A. created B. transformed C. made D. produced
12、Would you give me _______ how to learn chemistry well?
A.some advice on
B.any advices on
C.some advices to
D.an advice to
13、I paid a visit to Chengdu last year, ________ turned out to be a beautiful memory.
A.that
B.which
C.when
D.where
14、Whether to favor urban development or the preservation of historical sites is especially controversial in China, where there exists rich history, diversified tradition and cultural ________.
A. surplus B. deposits C. accounts D. receipts
15、To our great delight, drugs that are _______ against this kind of disease have been released.
A.incredible
B.sensitive
C.effective
D.previous
16、—How is the result, doctor?
—Well, your health is ________ good, but you do have a few minor problems.
A.normally B.frequently C.generally D.regularly
17、Peter rather than I going to go camping this winter vocation.
A.am B.is C.are D.will be
18、Victims have their accounts ________or card limits used, and risk having the details sold to other criminal gangs.
A.emptied
B.blanked
C.resolved
D.assigned
19、It’s been discovered in the study ______ people are more relieved after forgiving others. A. that B. what C. which D. whose
20、Not only______an explorer but also he was a great thinker______this thirties.
A. he was...in B. was he...at
C. was he...in D. he was...at
21、If you want to be sure you make the most of your holiday in Australia, here are some of the best places to visit.
Great Barrier Reef
The only living thing on Earth visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef was born 25 million years ago. The world’s largest reef system stretches for 3, 000 kilometers(1, 865 miles)off the Queensland coast and has 400 types of coral and 1, 500 species of tropical fish.
Along with diving and snorkeling, you can also fish and island hop.
Uluru
Uluru is a sacred site to the native Anangu people. It’s 450 kilometers (280 miles) southwest of Alice Springs in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. While it is closed to climbers now, it remains a spectacular place to visit with many other activities that will still be available in the park. It is a truly beautiful and spiritual place. You don’t need to climb it to experience that.
Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are about two hours west of Sydney by car. They contain some of the world’s oldest species of plants—including Wollemi pines, which are the botanical equivalent (同等物)of dinosaurs. Soaring forests, canyons, sandstone cliffs and waterfalls are some of the major draws for outdoor enthusiasts, and the hiking here is spectacular.
Rottnest Island
Family-friendly Rottnest Island, affectionately called “Rotto” by the locals, is a quick 25-minute ferry ride from the Western Australia port town of Fremantle or 90 minutes from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty. Why go there? For one thing, it’s an escape from cars. Instead, you can get around by bike, and more than 60 beaches await you as you pedal your way through paradise. There’s also snorkeling, diving, whale watching and hiking.
【1】What can we know about the Great Barrier Reef?
A.It has 3, 000 types of coral.
B.It contains 1, 500 tropical fish.
C.It has a history of 25 billion years.
D.It can be seen from space.
【2】What do both Blue Mountains and Rottnest Island offer?
A.Hiking.
B.Diving.
C.Watching whales.
D.Watching dinosaurs.
【3】In which section of a newspaper may the text probably appear?
A.Geography.
B.Entertainment.
C.Travel.
D.History.
22、 Diets aren’t the way to go when it comes to losing weight. Most dieters gain back any lost weight when they go back to their old eating habits. 【1】 Weight loss is most likely to be successful when people change their habits. Here are some ways to make that happen:
• Exercise. Regular physical activity burns calories and builds muscle — both of which help you look and feel good and keep weight off. Walking the family dog, cycling to school, and doing other things can all make a difference. If you want to burn more calories, increase the intensity of your workout and add some strength exercises to build muscle. 【2】
•【3】 People who spend a lot of time watching TV, playing video games, and using computers are more likely to be overweight. Set reasonable limits on the amount of such time you spend.
• Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Fruits and vegetables are about more than just vitamins and minerals. 【4】 This means they fill you up. And when you fill up on fruits and veggies, you’re less likely to overeat.
• Don’t skip breakfast. Breakfast starts your metabolism(新陈代谢), burning calories from the beginning of the day and giving you energy to do more during the day. People who skip breakfast often feel so hungry that they eat more later on. 【5】 In fact, people who skip breakfast tend to have higher BMIs(体重质量指数) than people who eat breakfast.
A.Set realistic goals.
B.Reduce screen time.
C.They’re also rich in fiber(食物纤维).
D.So what’s the best way to drop extra weight?
E.The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn.
F.Thus they get more calories than they would have if they ate breakfast.
G.So choose smaller portions and go for water or low-fat milk instead of soda.
23、Dear Lee,
As I told you, I’ll be gone until Wednesday morning. Thank you so much for taking on my “children” while I’m away. Like real children, they can be kind of irritating sometimes, but I’m going to enjoy myself so much more knowing they’re getting some kind human attention. Remember that Regina (the “queen” in Latin, and she acts like one) is teething. If you don’t watch her, she’ll chew anything, including her sister, the cat. There are plenty of chew toys around the house. Whenever she starts gnawing on anything illegal, just divert her with one of those. She generally settles right down to a good hour-long chew. Then you’ll see her wandering around whimpering with the remains of the toy in her mouth. She gets really frustrated because what she wants is to bury the thing. She’ll try to dig a hole between the cushions of the couch. Finding that unsatisfactory, she’ll wander some more, discontent, until you solve her problem for her. I usually show her the laundry basket, moving a few clothes so she can bury her toy beneath them. I do sound like a parent, don’t I? You have to understand, my own son is practically grown up.
Regina’s food is the Puppy Chow in the utility room, where the other pet food is stored. Give her a bowl once in the morning and once in the evening. No more than that, no matter how much she begs. Beagles(猎犬) are notorious overeaters, according to her breeder, and I don’t want her to lose her girlish figure. She can share Rex (the King’s) water, but be sure it’s changed daily. She needs to go out several times a day, especially last thing at night and first thing in the morning. Let her stay out for about ten minutes each time, so she can do all her business. She also needs a walk in the afternoon, after which it’s important to romp with her for awhile in the yard. The game she loves most is fetch, but be sure to make her drop the ball. She’d rather play tug of war with it. Tell her, “Sit!” Then, when she does, say, “Drop it!” Be sure to tell her “good girl,” and then throw the ball for her. I hope you’ll enjoy these sessions as much as I do.
Now, for the other two, Rex and Paws… (letter continues)
【1】The tone of this letter is best described as _____.
A.chatty and humorous
B.logical and precise
C.confident and trusting
D.humble and preachy
【2】The information in the note is sufficient to determine that there are three animals. They are _____.
A.two cats and a dog
B.three dogs
C.a dog, a cat, and an unspecified animal
D.a cat, a dog, and a parrot
【3】From the context of the note, it is most likely that the name “Rex” is _____.
A.Spanish
B.English
C.French
D.Latin
【4】If the sitter is to follow the owner’s directions in playing fetch with Regina, at what point will he or she tell Regina “good girl”?
A.Every time Regina goes after the ball.
B.After Regina finds the ball.
C.When Regina brings the ball back.
D.After Regina drops the ball.
24、Places, People and Property with Strutt & Parker
For more properties visit our website struttandparker.com
The world might seem focused on urbanization, but over the past five years of our Housing Futures research, we have seen the emergence of a new trend in housing -- the desire to move back to rural locations.
With advancements in technology, villages are now more connected than ever. Our Housing Futures research, focusing on The Village Revival, identified that 21% of respondents expressed a desire to move to a village making it probably the most popular location for buyers. Those looking to move cited neighborhood safety (86%), space between neighbors (58%) and a strong community feel (48%) as key factors to leave cities and settle in rural location.
Figures show that England’s rural economy produces ₤210 billion of economic output. In fact, a quarter of all registered businesses are based in rural locations. The expansion of broadband and mobile communications has seen a greater rate of working from home in rural locations compared to urban areas. It seems that the same factors that once drove urbanization -- improving economic and social conditions — are now inspiring the village revival.
So, if you’re thinking of moving to a more rural locations, Strutt & Parker is well placed to help.
Our agents take the time to really understand what you’re looking for.
No.1 Guide price ₤795,000 A charming four-bedroom period cottage with contemporary accommodation, located in the picturesque Dorset village of Franham. | No.2 Guide price ₤365,000 A generous three-bedroom family home in beautiful surroundings with impressive views over the countryside and beyond. |
No.3 Guide price ₤775,000 A five-bedroom outstanding house with magnificent coastal views. The house was built in the 1980s and has been repainted and redecorated in the last five years by the current owners. | No.4 Guide price ₤190,000 A traditional Hebridean-style single-bedroom cottage, offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique holiday cottage which has excellent income producing potential. |
【1】Which of the following statements is FALSE about rural locations?
A.Most of the registered businesses are based in rural areas.
B.One fifth people interviewed have a desire to live in rural areas.
C.Villages are more convenient and suitable for living than ever before.
D.Villages usually have a safe, undisturbed but closely connected neighborhood.
【2】Mike is planning to invest in a village cottage at a relatively low price and lend it to parents with two children. He is most likely to choose the ________cottage.
A.No.1
B.No.2
C.No.3
D.No.4
【3】Readers can most probably see the above information________.
A.in a textbook.
B.on a website.
C.in a TV program.
D.in the newspaper.
25、 When October Books, a small bookshop, was moving to a new location down the street, it faced a problem. How could it move its entire stock to the new ________, without spending a lot of money or ________ for long?
The shop came up with a clever ________: They put out a call for ________ to act as a human conveyor belt (传送带). Having asked people who ________ the shop if they’d join in and help, they ________ perhaps 100 people to help.
"________, we had over 200 people turn out on that day, which was an amazing ________." Amy Brown, the shop’s staff, told NPR. Shoulder to shoulder, community members ________ a line 500 feet long.
Cafés _________ cups of tea to the volunteers. Passers-by asked what was ________, and then joined the chain themselves.
When it began, she was in the stockroom. "I was ________ books to people without seeing the entire of it. It was after about 20 minutes I went out and saw the _________ of the people," she said.
In just one hour, the community passed more than 2,000 _________, hand to hand, to the new shop.
"It was really sort of surprising and ________, and just a really moving experience to see people participating because they wanted to __________. And they wanted to be part of something ________," Brown said.
October Books has lots of __________ customers. It sells all kinds of books and some food and fair-trade _________. Its new location is being built out. There’s a lot to get ready for the shop’s next __________.
【1】A.spot B.scene C.debt D.square
【2】A.opening up B.closing down C.breaking out D.taking off
【3】A.service B.effect C.skill D.solution
【4】A.fans B.actors C.volunteers D.passers-by
【5】A.advertised B.ran C.frequented D.cleaned
【6】A.required B.expected C.allowed D.challenged
【7】A.However B.Gradually C.Similarly D.Immediately
【8】A.memory B.experiment C.process D.sight
【9】A.blocked B.formed C.jumped D.signed
【10】A.enjoyed B.lent C.promoted D.offered
【11】A.happening B.selling C.wondering D.giving
【12】A.sharing B.reading C.handing D.counting
【13】A.variety B.care C.silence D.range
【14】A.books B.dollars C.cups D.workers
【15】A.necessary B.positive C.relaxing D.objective
【16】A.leave B.move C.laugh D.help
【17】A.abnormal B.bigger C.free D.happier
【18】A.devoted B.romantic C.casual D.grateful
【19】A.reward B.hobby C.products D.delivery
【20】A.dilemma B.method C.chapter D.share
26、最近,家庭生养二胎已成社会热门话题。很多孩子都强烈反对自己的父母生养二胎。某英文报小编想听听你就此现象的看法。假设你是李华,请给报社小编写一封信,简要说明当今孩子反对自家生养二胎的可能原因及你对此事的看法。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.信的开头已为你写好。
Dear Editor,
I’m writing with regard to the topic in your newspaper that some children are strongly against their parents’ having another child.
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Yours,
Li Hua