1、Languages across the world are becoming extinct______ endangered mammals and four times endangered birds.
A. at twice the rate of B. as twice fast as
C. twice faster as D. twice at the rate of
2、—Jason, you said you would work harder the next term.
—That’s for sure. ________.
A.I have no idea
B.I am a man of my word
C.I agree with you
D.I understand what you mean
3、— The floor is dirty.
— Yes. It _______ for two days.
A.hasn’t swept
B.didn’t sweep
C.hasn’t cleaned
D.hasn’t been cleaned
4、I’m looking for a house which is big enough ________ all the children.
A.to hold B.to have held
C.to be held D.to holding
5、The murderer was brought in, with his hands ________ behind his back.
A.being tied
B.having tied
C.to be tied
D.tied
6、One of the programmes organized by WPF is Food-for-Growth programme, ______ people at risk.
A. targeting B. targeted
C. targeting at D. targets
7、---Where did you come across your old classmate Jane?
---It was in the supermarket _______ she worked _______ I came across her.
A.where; when B.that; when
C.that; that D.where; that
8、Now that the banks are back on their feet, we expect extraordinary ________ from them to help rebuild the economy.
A.commitment
B.appointment
C.instrument
D.requirement
9、They eat only plant foods, and take care to ________ animal products from other areas of their lives.
A. contain B. maintain C. exclude D. Include
10、He took up the post of general manager, little knowing how this appointment ________ his life.
A.has changed
B.changed
C.would change
D.change
11、You’ll get a false _______ of the town if you only visit the university.
A.impression
B.company
C.youth
D.rent
12、I had wanted to help you last night but I couldn’t spare any time, for I ______ a composition which I have to hand in this morning.
A.wrote B.was writing C.had written D.have written
13、They waited for _______ unexpected to happen.
A.an B.a C.the D./
14、—I didn’t pass the final exam.
—I don’t think it’s surprising. You________ on your studies rather than computer games.
A.should focus
B.should have focused
C.must focus
D.must have focused
15、My business partner is senior ________ me ________ two years.
A. to... by B. to... for
C. by... to D. by... for
16、— I left my handbag on the train, but luckily someone gave it to a railway official.
— How unbelievable to get it back! I mean, someone ______ it.
A. will have stolen B. should have stolen
C. must have stolen D. might have stolen
17、________ quite a few productions of Hamlet, I was full of confidence-until the Peking Opera came to town.
A.Seeing
B.Seen
C.To see
D.Having seen
18、Bad program on TV may have bad _____ on children.
A.affect B.effect C.power D.control
19、We have many cases where hard work as well as good communication skills have ________ one’s chances of success in the past years.
A. condemned B. multiplied C. estimated D. highlighted
20、Two ______ of the earth’s surface ______ water.
A.third; is B.thirds; is
C.third; are D.thirds; are
21、 Losing a parent is one of the most painful parts of life. No matter how old we are when they leave us, it can be a painful experience. Our memories are all that is left of them and happy reminders of their love turn into our most valuable treasures.
That's how Mara Soriano feels about a very special teddy bear she lost in her recent move to a new apartment.
The toy bear didn't cost a lot, but it contained a recording of her late mother's voice telling her that she loved her and was proud of her. The bear, called "Mama Bear," was in a backpack that contained electronics like an iPad and a Nintendo Switch. When the bag was missing last week during the move, the 28-year-old, was heartbroken—not for the electronics, but for Mama Bear.
So she posted online about the item lost and the story behind it. Luckily, Mara's search soon became a hit. Meanwhile, Mara was out searching. She put up posters, dug through dustbins, and communicated with others online, following any lead she could.
Actor Ryan Reynolds posted an appeal for its safe return. "I think we all need this bear to come home," he wrote. Along with the message, he also set a price of $5,000 for the return.
Then on Tuesday night, Mara's special bear came home. It's a bit of a modern-day wonder that would never have happened without social media. Mara said she got an email from someone who told her they had the bear.
Mara is getting married next summer and the bear is going to have a special seat at the ceremony—the one her mother would sit in. For now, she's keeping "Mama Bear" close and sending thanks to those who helped with the happy reunion.
【1】Where was Mama Bear when it was lost?
A.In a backpack. B.In the old apartment.
C.In a dustbin. D.In an electronics store.
【2】Why did Mara spare no effort to recover her Mama Bear?
A.It contained expensive electronics.
B.It recorded her wedding memories.
C.It was a present for her 28th birthday.
D.It had happy reminders of her mom's love.
【3】What did Ryan do to help Mara?
A.He put up posters across the city.
B.He sent an message to comfort Mara.
C.He bought an alternative bear for Mara.
D.He offered a reward for the return of the bear.
【4】The special seat at the wedding ceremony will be intended for .
A.the bridegroom B.the toy bear
C.a famous actor D.an honored guest
22、Anger may seem unappealing, but this emotion is a necessary part of your well-being. As with joy and sadness, expressing anger over a broken promise, a lost opportunity, or other inconvenience is healthy. However, if anger is frequently expressed, it will be harmful. Learning to deal with this emotion then becomes important. 【1】.
Try positive exercises.
When you feel the unmistakable signs of your anger building up, try to focus on positive practices like deep breathing to calm yourself down. 【2】. Repeating this exercise until your anger is under control can help to prevent an outburst and the negative outcomes that accompany it.
【3】.
Just as you open up to loved ones over the pain of heartbreak or the joy of a promotion, calling loved ones when you’re about to lose control of your anger is a healthy way of dealing with the emotion. Your friends and family can act as a support group, calming you until the worst is over.
Keep a mood journal.
A recommended way to deal with anger and recognize how frequently you embrace this emotion is keeping a journal to track your emotions. 【4】, you can understand your feelings better. Then you can easily find a proper way to control your anger.
See a therapist (治疗师).
【5】, seeking professional guidance is always a welcome way to get things under control. A licensed mental health professional can help you recognize and control the negative thoughts that may lead to an angry outburst.
A.Turn to your loved ones for help
B.Share something good with your loved ones
C.However, you can try some practices to express your anger
D.So let’s take a look at some ways to help you manage your anger
E.If you feel that your anger is too strong to be contained through self-help
F.Supporting your breathing with comforting words can help to control your anger better
G.If you note the causes that push you to outbursts and the thoughts that run through your mind
23、(以下为A(易),B(难)两种题型,任选一种,做A种题型的不做B种,做B种题型的不做A种)
New Movies You Need to Know Ahout This Month
Sherpa
Type: Documentary
Release Date: Friday, December 18, 2015
Duration: 96 mins
"Unforgettable"…"unbelievably absorbing".With praise like that, this doc looks like a can't-miss. Director Jennifer Peedom travelled to Nepal in 2014 to film the climbing season from the point of view of the local people一Sherpas. During the climbing, a disaster struck killing 16
Sunset Song
Type: Drama
Release Date: Friday, December 4, 2015
Duration; 135 mins
The classic 1932 Srnttish romantic novel is adapted into a beautiful film by Director Terence Davies. In only her second film role, London supermodel Agyness Deyn proves her talent for acting as the daughter of a farming family who must live on all by herself when both her parents are killed.
When Harry Met Sally
Type: Comedy
Release Date: Friday, December 11,2015
Duration:95 mins
The perfect一and we do mean perfect一romantic comedy returns. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan plav a pair of New Yorkers who meet at university, dislike each other on sight and spend the next 20 years gradually growing closer.The script, written by the much missed writer and director Nora Ephron, who died in 2012, is a joy.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown:The Peanuts Movie
Type: Animation
Release Date: Monday, December 21, 2015
Duration: 93 mins
The most loveable character of them all, Charlie Brown, is back on the big screen with a story written by Craig Schulz. His father Charles Schulz created the famous cartoon character一Snoopy in the 1950s. We really look forward to this hit, but is the 3D really necessary?
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(以下是A种题型)
【1】Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A book review.
B. A popular website.
C. A science report.
D. A fashion magazine.’
【2】 What is the underlined word "doc" short for?
A. Document. B. Dock.
C. Documentary. D. Doctor.
【3】Who is the leading actress of the coming comedy?
A. Jennifer Peedom. B. Agyness Deyn.
C. Billy Crystal. D. Meg Ryan.
【4】What might be the topic of the film When Harry Met Sally?
A. Love. B. Sports.
C. Work. D. Family.
【5】What is the writer's attitude towards the 3D effect of The Peanuts Movie?
A. Active. B. Unsure.
C. Unknown. D. Definite.
24、Mr Gao, a teacher from China, asked his students to hand in their homework through a QR code (二维码). “We spent an hour or two in class learning how to generate the codes, and in the end everything gets easier,” said Gao. “When students finish their homework, they keep it on WeChat (微信). Then, each student makes his own QR code and gives it to me. So I can check their work everywhere using my computer or mobile phone.
The QR codes can be sent to Mr Gao by email, QQ and WeChat. When Gao scans (扫描) his students' QR codes, their homework appears on his phone. He finds that their homework becomes more creative, with many pictures, music and even videos.
Gao's students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun.” said Taotao, a student of Gao’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share.” Gao said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don't want my students to fall behind the times.”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and less time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it's unnecessary. Students still need to look up information in books and write it down when they do their homework. They only use the code when they hand in their work, which doesn't take them too much time. Also for teachers, it allows them to check the students work at any time. And it's also an easy way to share homework with other students.
【1】What does the underlined word “generate” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A.bring
B.use
C.create
D.find
【2】According to the passage, which advantage of using the code is mentioned?
A.It's more convenient for students to check their own homework.
B.Using the code can develop students’ ability of creativity.
C.It's easier for students to get good grades when they use the code.
D.Students don't need to use books any more while doing homework.
【3】Some parents are worried, because they think their children will ________.
A.talk with teachers face to face
B.find the QR codes too difficult to use
C.not like the new way of handing in homework
D.spend too much time on computers or phones
【4】From the passage, we know __________.
A.students can only send their QR codes by WeChat.
B.Using QR codes makes it easier for students to share their homework.
C.Teachers needn't check homework any more.
D.students needn't hand in homework any more.
25、 Ask people to name the world's tallest peak and anybody with general knowledge will say Mount Qomolangma. But quiz them on its exact _________ and many will be not sure.
In 1975, Chinese surveyors _________ that Mount Qomolangma was 8848.13 meters high. As _________ improved, satellites, photoelectricity, radar and gravity measurement technologies were _________ to get more exact figures. Of course, someone still had to carry _________ to what is the world's rooftop.
In 2005, a Chinese team scaled Qomolangma and found that it was not as high as that, as they _________ the height to be 8844.43 meters. Scaling Qomolangma is no _________ task. The average air temperature there is - 29 degrees Celsius, even four degrees _________ than in Antarctica. The snow there is 4 — 5 meters thick and hurricane-like _________ blow all the time. Team members had trained to __________ the extreme conditions.
In a nutshell, measuring Qomolangma's height is a tall order, __________ a large number of financial and human resources. But it is worth the __________ Mount Qomolangma is the perfect __________ into crustal (地壳的) movements. And changes of the peak's height could __________ whether the two plates are heading toward or away from each other.
Besides, the condition of snow and other natural materials at the top could be an indicator of upcoming climate change on the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau. That's why measuring Qomolangma's height is so __________ . Put to good use, it can benefit mankind.
A.location
B.appearance
C.area
D.height
A.determined
B.assumed
C.estimated
D.admitted
A.condition
B.technology
C.society
D.economy
A.employed
B.expected
C.approached
D.inspired
A.weapons
B.vehicles
C.instruments
D.packages
A.changed
B.calculated
C.extended
D.expanded
A.glorious
B.easy
C.admirable
D.tough
A.more constant
B.more variable
C.higher
D.lower
A.snows
B.rain
C.winds
D.snowflakes
A.cope with
B.fight for
C.take on
D.carry out
A.wasting
B.spending
C.overcoming
D.involving
A.effort
B.loss
C.harvest
D.achievement
A.channel
B.window
C.solution
D.entrance
A.measure
B.predict
C.indicate
D.expose
A.amazing
B.hopeful
C.significant
D.popular
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。
You Will Always Be My Teacher, Grandpa
Chitose was leaving for France to get further study. However, the last lesson was a disaster. Chitose and her grandpa had a huge fight. She arrived at the studio smiling and said, “Look Grandpa, I painted this portrait of you.” The man in the portrait had a lot of hair, stood straight, looked young, and smiled. Chitose might be talented enough to attend an art college in France, but she has a big weakness as an artist. When she paints a person, too often she paints an idealized image rather than the real person. Grandpa had been explaining this point to her for several months, but she just wouldn’t listen.
Grandpa got a little angry and said to her, “This is not me, and you are not a real artist.” She got angry too and said she didn’t care because she didn’t need him as a teacher anymore. Grandpa then showed her the portrait he had painted as her farewell gift and said, “This is the real you!” She took one look at it and said, “No, it isn’t!” and then left.
Grandpa gave the portrait of Chitose to her parents. He had done the portrait a couple of months before Chitose started changing her style, and he thinks it shows the high school student he taught for two years. When Grandpa painted it, she still had her natural curly hair. She was not wearing all the accessories (配饰) she has now, including the ring shaped earrings she loves. She also never wore makeup then. This was a Chitose with a fantastic future who knew she was still an amateur artist. But now she is getting older and wants to act and look more like an adult. However, she will never become a great artist if she stops learning.
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。
Chitose’s mom secretly put the portrait into one of Chitose’s suitcases when she left home for France.
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Chitose painted a portrait of her grandpa and herself.
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