1、— Did you expect Frank to come to the party? — No, but I had hoped .
A. him coming B. him to come
C. that he comes D. that he would come
2、The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave ________ the wrong thing at the ________ moment.
A.unsay…tempted B.unsay…tempting C.unsaid...tempted D.unsaid...tempting
3、It’s what he did _______what he said that moved us.
A.except for B.rather than C.instead
4、--- Have you ever climbed a mountain with someone as young as Jordan?
--- No, I _________.
A.didn’t
B.haven’t
C.wasn’t
D.hadn’t
5、With the water in the lake________, farmers have to dig wells to supply their farmland with water.
A.coming out
B.going out
C.leaving out
D.running out
6、To ensure that I can ________ my study, my father does whatever he can do for me.
A.cheer up
B.cross out
C.concentrate on
D.contribute to
7、Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and entertaining, many people do not have the to read a book that requires thinking.
A. courage B. wisdom
C. patience D. freedom
8、— Which hotel are you in?
— I ________ in a hotel. A friend I met on the train from the south _______ to put me up for a couple of nights.
A.haven’t stayed; had offered B.am not staying; offered
C.am not staying; is offering D.do not stay; offers
9、While we seep, the brain replays the patterns of activity it experienced during waking hours, ________ us to enter a virtual reality.
A.to allow
B.allowing
C.having allowed
D.allowed
10、__________ is known to us, the PRC was founded on October 1, 1949.
A. It B. As C. That D. What
11、—Hi, Lucy. I hear you failed the driving test last week.
—Bad luck! When I wanted to stop my car, the brake work.
A. mustn't B. won't
C. wouldn't D. shan't
12、—Why did you move to this village?
—To _____ the traffic and noise in the city.
A.get along B.get away C.get along with D.get away from
13、The experiment, though they had tried their best, ________ to be a failure.
A.turned up
B.turned out
C.turned in
D.turned on
14、 Mother often reminds me that the best thing one can do ______ it is raining is to let it rain.
A. unless B. when C. even if D. in case
15、Not until ________a third time ________that he had given birth to the reading system for the blind called Braille.
A.Louis Braille tried; he announced
B.did Louis Braille try; he announced
C.Louis Braille had tried; did he announce
D.had Louis Braille tried; had he announced
16、It’s a fine day. Let’s go fishing, ________?
A. won’t you B. will you C. don’t we D. shall we
17、"I'm looking for a treasure," said the boy, and he immediately regretted having said it. But the Englishman appeared not to________ it.
A. catch a glimpse of B. set foot on
C. leaf through D. attach any importance to
18、_____ on the subject for half an hour, Liu Ying suddenly realized she had done the wrong subject.
A.To be working B.Work C.Having been working D.Have worked
19、We made Tom __________ director of the department.
A. the B. / C. a D. An
20、While David sometimes has trouble getting along with his parents and even argues with them, his parents love him_______.
A. no less B. no more C. not so much D. not so little
21、In the U. S., people eat more protein than they need to, which might not be bad for human health, but does pose a problem for the country’s waterways. The nation’s wastewater is loaded with the leftovers from protein digestion: nitrogen compounds(氯化合物) that can feed harmful algal blooms(藻华) and pollute the air and drinking water.
Maya Almaraz, a biogeochemist at the University of California, Davis, and her team wanted to see how much of this nitrogen entered into the U. S. wastewater system because of a protein-heavy diet. The researchers found that the majority of nitrogen pollution present in wastewater—some 67 to 100 precent—is a by-product of water people consume.
Once it enters the environment, the nitrogen can have a series of ecological impacts. It helps algae grow much faster than they would normally, which is harmful to humans, other animals and plants. And when the algae eventually die, the problem is not over. Microorganisms(微生物) that feed on dead algae use up the oxygen in the water, leading to “dead zones,” where many species simply cannot survive, in rivers, lakes and oceans.
Although it is possible to treat algal blooms, many of the current methods are not always effective at getting rid of all of the harmful growth. Some of these methods can even lead to additional pollution. So the best strategy for dealing with the effects of nitrogen pollution is prevention, says Patricia Glibert, an ocean scientist at the University of Maryland. Almaraz and her team suggest that controlling nitrogen pollution could be approached more quickly with a change in eating habits that could save billions of dollars in the long term.
【1】Which aspect of Americans’ diet does Almaraz’s research focus on ?
A.Its variety.
B.Its effect.
C.Its make-up.
D.Its amount.
【2】What causes “dead zones” in the water?
A.No oxygen for many species.
B.Death of lots of healthy algae.
C.Microorganisms’overconsumption of nutrients.
D.Poisonous chemicals released by harmful algae.
【3】What is the problem with current algal bloom treatment methods?
A.They are costly.
B.They may kill all algae.
C.They are slow to take effect.
D.They may cause secondary pollution.
【4】What does the text mainly tell us?
A.It is high time to treat wild algae growth.
B.Eating too much protein harms the planet.
C.Prevention is better than cure in treating air pollution.
D.Researchers find solutions to the wastewater problem.
22、One night many years ago when I was on the bridge of a ship that passed one of our large cities on a quiet night, I saw its lights reflected in the sky and heard the rumblings of the city's noises. As I looked to my other side, I could see nothing but open space of darkness and endless water. I realized how small I was and that my own problems of life did not seem great.
I have spent twenty—five years on boats. Now I am a docking pilot. My job is to bring in the large luxury liners and stay with them until they are safely anchored in their berths. Sometimes this requires two tugs(拖船), sometimes many more, depending on the tide, the weather, and the draft of the vessel.
Most of you no doubt have seen these tugs pushing and pulling at the big liners. What they are doing doesn't seem to make much sense at first, but presently the big boat is alongside her landing stage, her ropes made fast, and the job is done.
These tugs, whether one or ten, move about in accord with whistle signals I send them from the bridge of the big liner. These signals make up a language that is just as dependable as the spoken word; or even more so, because our docking signals are rarely misunderstood. The captain of each tug does his work according to the signals he receives. He never asks questions. He takes everything on faith, and it always works out.
I fell very important the first time I ever docked a big liner, thinking that I was in control of a great ship worth millions of dollars and the owners were depending on me to bring her safely to her berth. After I had docked several of the large liners, I realized I was not important, but simply the quarterback who called the signals.
Working around tugboats has had its effect on what I believe. The great transatlantic liners depend on the help of the little tugs to bring them safely to port, and it is with one's success.
【1】According to paragraph 3, originally, the job of a tugboat was .
A.important
B.humble
C.tough
D.complex
【2】What is the main purpose of writing paragraph 4?
A.To give a detailed description.
B.To display the characteristics.
C.To make a comparison.
D.To help reveal the theme.
【3】According to the passage, one's success depends on .
A.diligence
B.mutual assistance
C.learning
D.individual excellence
【4】Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A.Tugboats and the Pilot
B.The Significance of Teamwork
C.The Workings of Tugboats
D.Philosophy from Tugboats
23、 After a morning hike in the Saneum HealingForest,46-year-old firefighter Kang Byoung-wook has tea made from the bark of an elm tree, practices yoga (瑜伽),and makes a picture with dried flowers. He is one of 40 firefighters taking part in a three-day program, the aim of which is to offer“forest healing" (森林治愈);the firefighters all have posttraumatic stress disorder (创伤后应激障碍).
Saneum is one of three official healing forests in South Korea. Soon there will be 34 more. South Koreans-many of whom suffer from work stress, digital addiction, and great academic pressure have accepted the medicalization of nature with great enthusiasm.
There is increasing evidence that being outside in a pleasant natural environment is good for us. But how many of us get to enjoy nature regularly? Fewer and fewer, it seems. According to Lisa Nisbet, a psychology professor at Canada s Trent University, evidence for the benefits of nature is pouring in at a time when we are most disconnected from it.
"We don't think of being outdoors as a way to increase happiness," says Nisbet."We think other things will, like shopping or TV."But South Korea is starting to challenge this opinion.
So what are some of the benefits of nature that Nisbet refers to? Being surrounded by nature has one obvious effect: It calms us and reduces our stress levels. This has been shown to lower blood pressure and heart rates.
Another experiment conducted by psychologist Stephen Kaplan found that people who took a 50-minute walk in a park had better attention and short-term memory than those who took a walk along a city street.
Perhaps what's more surprising is that nature may also make us more creative. David Strayer, a psychologist at the University of Utah, showed as much with a group of participants, who performed 50 percent better on creative problem-solving tasks after three days of wilderness backpacking.
In fact, we may never know exactly what nature does to the brain. Something mysterious will always remain, and maybe that' s as it should be.
【1】What is Kang Byoung-wook doing?
A.Getting lost in nature.
B.Building up his strength.
C.Trying to control a forest fire.
D.Helping firefighters under stress.
【2】What does Lisa Nisbet think of being outdoors?
A.It is overlooked by people.
B.It has nothing to do with happiness.
C.South Koreans show great interest in it.
D.We need more evidence for its benefits.
【3】What benefit of nature did Stephen Kaplan find?
A.It affects people's feelings.
B.It lowers the risks of diseases.
C.It helps improve mental performance.
D.It does more good than physical exercise.
【4】What would be the best title for the text?
A.Your life in forests
B.Your brain on nature
C.The future of forest healing
D.The benefits of a stress-free life
24、If you’re dreaming of visiting one of those picture-perfect European towns filled with old-world attractiveness and scenic beauty, here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.
Manarola
Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow-colored homes along the Mediterranean(地中海) coast. This attractive fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings. There are no cars here, no traffic lights, or traffic noise. You can drive to Manarola, but you’ll have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a fascinating(迷人的) mountain town. Once two separate(分开的) towns, one Roman and the other Teutonic, the 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to become one, though the two sides still have different characters(特点). The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow, cobblestoned streets lined with historic three or four-story buildings painted with religious scenes(宗教场景).
Marsaxlokk
The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this pictures-like town is the main supplier(供应地) of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its attractiveness. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional luzzu’s (fishing boats), it’s a particularly charming(迷人的) place to visit.
Portmagee, Ireland
In a country filled with beautiful towns, Portmagee, is a standout, sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland. This postcard-perfect seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At The Bridge Bar, you’ll find live music many nights of the week along with nice food and a fine glass of beer.
【1】In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?
A.Manarola.
B.Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C.Marsaxlokk.
D.Portmagee.
【2】Marsaxlokk is attractive for______.
A.wine and paintings
B.religious scenes
C.fish and old buildings
D.rich history and live music
【3】Manarola and Portmagee are perfect choices for tourists who ______.
A.prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town
B.want to stay on a Mediterranean island
C.have special interest in traditional fishing boats
D.need to be refreshed in a mountain town
25、Being good at something and having a passion for it are not enough. Success ________ fundamentally on our view of ourselves and of the ________in our lives.
When twelve-year-old John Wilson walked into his chemistry class on a rainy day in 1931, he had no ________ of knowing that his life was to change completely. The class experiment that day was to ________ how heating a container of water would bring air bubbling (冒泡) to the surface. Somehow, the container the teacher gave Wilson to heat ________ held something more volatile (易挥发的) than water. When Wilson heated it, the container ________, leaving Wilson blinded in both eyes.
When Wilson returned home from hospital two months later, his parents________ to find a way to deal with the catastrophe that had happened to their lives. But Wilson did not regard the accident as ________. He learned braille (盲文) quickly and continued his education at Worcester College for the Blind. There, he not only did well as a student but also became a(n) ________ public speaker.
Later, he worked in Africa, where many people suffered from ________ for lack of proper treatment. For him, it was one thing to ________ his own fate of being blind and quite another to allow something to continue when it could be fixed so easily. This moved him to action. And tens of millions in Africa and Asia can see because of the commitment Wilson made to preventing the ________.
Wilson received several international ________ for his great contributions. He lost his sight but found a ________. He proved that it’s not what happens to us that ________ our lives—it’s what we make of what happens.
【1】
A.depends
B.holds
C.keeps
D.reflects
【2】
A.dilemmas
B.accidents
C.events
D.steps
【3】
A.way
B.hope
C.plan
D.measure
【4】
A.direct
B.show
C.advocate
D.declare
【5】
A.mistakenly
B.casually
C.amazingly
D.clumsily
【6】
A.erupted
B.exploded
C.emptied
D.exposed
【7】
A.deserved
B.attempted
C.cared
D.agreed
【8】
A.fantastic
B.extraordinary
C.impressive
D.catastrophic
【9】
A.accomplished
B.crucial
C.specific
D.innocent
【10】
A.deafness
B.depression
C.blindness
D.speechlessness
【11】
A.decide
B.abandon
C.control
D.accept
【12】
A.preventable
B.potential
C.spreadable
D.influential
【13】
A.scholarships
B.rewards
C.awards
D.bonuses
【14】
A.fortune
B.recipe
C.dream
D.vision
【15】
A.distinguishes
B.determines
C.claims
D.limits
26、请认真阅读下列材料和图表,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。
Campus security has recently attracted wide public attention. In order to ensure the safety of teachers and students, our school prohibits strangers, students’ parents included, from entering the campus at will. This rule has aroused a strong response from parents. For this reason, our school has recently conducted a public opinion survey among students on whether parents should enter campus. The results of the survey are as follows.
(写作内容)
1.用约30个单词概括阅读材料的主要内容;
2.用约120个单词简要描述图中的信息(包括人数比率、观点及原因);并就“家长该不该进校园”谈谈你的看法和理由。
(写作要求)
1.可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用原文中的句子;
2.不必写标题;
3.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
(评分标准)
概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,语篇连贯。
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