1、His injuries were severe. Five minutes late, _______he would have died.
A. but B. or C. so D. and
2、— It’s great that McDonald’s in the United States plans to use drinking straws made from paper.
— ________. It will help protect the environment.
A.You name it
B.You can never tell it
C.You can say that again
D.You got it
3、With the teachers helping him patiently, the boy has made progress _______.
A.instantly
B.intimately
C.steadily
D.literally
4、----I’ve never seen Fred so happy.
----Don’t you know he’s passed the exam? He’s been ______ ever since.
A. hot under the collar B. down in the dumps
C. flying off the handle D. on cloud nine
5、His wife gave birth to their fifth baby after they got married, which seemed to have ________his sense of responsibility.
A. brought down B. brought out
C. turned down D. turned out
6、(2014·天津卷)Anxiously, she took the dress out of the package and tried it on, only _________ it didn’t fit
A.to find
B.found
C.finding
D.having found
7、— I’m tired out after three-day work day and night.
— ________ have a rest? Go out and enjoy the natural beauty.
A.Why don’t
B.Why not
C.What about
D.Let’s
8、We shouldn’t complain about being poor because many families are much _______ off.
A. badly B. bad
C. worse D. worsely
9、________ you are middle school students, you should learn how to look after yourselves.
A.Though B.While C.Since D.Unless
10、I still remember the days___ we went on holiday in Shanghai together.
A.when B.that C.which D.where
11、--“How long did you keep watching in the watchtower?”
--“________”
A.Before lunch time
B.Until 6 p.m.yesterday
C.Since 5 a.m. this morning
D.As soon as you left
12、Standing on the top of the hill, I had no choice but ______ the flowing of the smog around me.
A.enjoy
B.enjoying
C.enjoyed
D.to enjoy
13、Many parents in China always _______ too much importance to words, ordering their children to do this or that.
A. attach B. add C. link D. apply
14、Most people prefer _____ money _____ it .
A.spending ; to earning
B.to be spending ; to be earning
C.to spend ; to earn
D.having spent ; to having earned
15、The book 30 short novels, three written by my father.
A.contains; included B.contains; including
C.includes; contained D.includes; containing
16、The situation in the country is ________, yet we are still concerned about its future.
A. coming up B. drying up
C. breaking up D. picking up
17、—It’s a good idea. But who’s going to ________ the plan.
—I think Michael and Ken will.
A.carry out
B.take in
C.get through
D.set aside
18、My family will always be thankful for the people ________ we received aid.
A.whom
B.who
C.from whom
D.from which
19、I can still remember my childhood life,_________it was so long ago.
A.if only B.as though C.even though D.in case
20、________, there are 1,000 visitors to the exhibition a day.
A.At average
B.For average
C.On average
D.In average
21、For years I fought with the bird's nest that sat on top of my head―my Medusa (神话中的蛇发女妖)hair. No matter what I did and how hard I tried, in no way could I make my unruly (乱蓬蓬的) hair to my satisfaction.
Growing up in a Russian-Jewish home with parents who thought North American styling products were something illegal such as drugs, I was never allowed to put them in my hair. “Why buy hair gel? Your hair is so beautiful naturally.” my mother would say. The teens at school did not agree. From boys' not wanting to kiss me when we played spin the bottle in Grade 7 to being called the mop, I suffered from my hair.
If only I could find a way to manage the curls (鬈曲), I told myself, I would feel secure and sex. I tried everything: rollers, hair spray, gels and, at one point, an iron. Then, a miracle happened―I was asked to be a hair model for Japanese hair straightening. With my hair straight and smooth, I was no longer the “mop”. However, there was extreme damage done to my wallet. To keep up the straightening cost 700 every six months.
I couldn't hide from my inner Medusa any longer. It was time to hug her and let her fly. Seeking a choice, I turned to the Internet, Goggle. After hours of searching, I hit upon a “curly haired” salon, a place designed for girls like me. Doubted and uncertain, I finally got there. As my head was in a basin full of freezing-cold water, then covered with a jelly-like jam, I wondered what I had got myself into.
“Do you really think this will work?” I asked the stylist, Jones. “My curls are a disaster.” “No curly hair is hopeless,” she replied. “They just haven't found a way to work with it, that's all.”
After the hour was over, Jones had completed her work. She had styled my hair using only her hands, water and a mixture of organic jam. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing in the mirror: a naturally curly, Medusa-free me. You could argue that hair is just hair. Yet, it is just such physical featured that have such a large influence on how we view ourselves.
According to Jones, 75 percent of the population have a wave or curl in their hair and don't know what to do with it. Men cut theirs short. Women flat-iron theirs to death. When I read through a beauty magazine or take the subway to work, it makes me sad to see so many people re pressing their natural beauty.
Since then, my world has changed. These days I seem to be more confident than ever. Besides, friends and co-workers tell me I am looking better than ever, but they don't know the source of the change.
I don't need to tell them. My Medusa hair speaks for herself.
【1】What do we know about the writer's hair in the first place?
A.She hated it because she thought it ugly.
B.Her parents considered it as a bird's nest.
C.then thought it to be unique and natural.
D.North American styling products damaged it,
【2】The writer's world has changed because she ________.
A.has got rid of her inner Medusa
B.has straightened her curls on her head
C.has found a way to style her hair in a salon
D.has got respect from her friends and co-workers
【3】The best title of the passage can be ________.
A.Road to Beauty
B.My Medusa Hair
C.A Successful Stylist
D.Accept the Way We Are
22、As we all know, millions of people worldwide cook their food over smoky fire every day. It is often difficult to find wood for the fire. People who do not have wood must spend large amounts of money on cooking fuel. However, there is a much easier way to cook food using energy from the sun.
Solar cooker, or ovens, have been used for centuries. A Swiss scientist made the first solar oven in seventeen sixty-seven. Today, people are using solar cookers in many countries around the world. People use solar ovens to cook food and to heat drinking water to kill bacteria and other harmful organisms.
There are three kinds of solar ovens. The first is a box cooker, It is designed with a special wall that shines or reflects sunlight into the box .Heat gets trapped under a piece of glass or plastic covering the top of the cooker. A box oven is effective for slow cooking of large amounts of food.
The second kind of solar oven is a panel cooker. It includes several flat walls or panels that directly reflect the sun’s light onto the food. The food is inside a separate container of plastic or glass that traps heat energy. People can build panel cookers quickly and with very few supplies. They do not cost much. In Kenya ,for example ,panel cookers are being manufactured for just two dollars.
The third kind of solar oven is a parabolic cooker. It has rounded walls that aim sunlight directly into the bottom of the oven .Food cooks quickly in parabolic ovens .However, these cookers are hard to make. They must be re-aimed often to follow the sun .Parabolic cookers can also cause burns and eye injuries if they are not used correctly.
You can make solar ovens from boxes or heavy paper. They will not catch fire. Paper burns at two hundred thirty-two degrees Celsius. A solar cooker never gets that hot. Solar ovens cook food at low temperatures over long periods of time. This permits people to leave food to cook while they do other things.
【1】If you have much food to cook , you’d better choose________ .
A. a box cooker B. a panel cooker
C. a parabolic cooker D. a paper cooker
【2】According to the passage we can conclude that ______.
A. panel cooker is easy to make
B. box cooker is easy to make
C. box cooker is the most effective oven
D. panel cooker is the cheapest oven of the three
【3】What is the main purpose of the author in writing the passage?
A. To advertise the solar ovens.
B. To help readers to save cost on fuel.
C. To tell the readers how to make solar ovens.
D. To give the readers brief introduction of solar ovens.
23、 In any survey of self-made millionaires, you're likely to notice the key to their success is that they never stop learning. So how does one build a lifelong learning mindset?
Challenge traditional thinking. Seek out information that may be contrary to what you believe. Expand your horizons. Challenge yourself to find a better way. 【1】
Turn mistakes into opportunities. The practice of learning from mistakes is one of the best lifelong learning skills anyone can master. There is much to learn from making mistakes. 【2】 They also provide insights into hidden knowledge and awareness.
【3】 A mindset that is in line with how our brains really work really helps. Individuals with a fixed mindset believe their intelligence and talents are fixed. They don't think they can improve with efforts. People with a growth mindset believe they can improve themselves through practice.
Establish goals. 【4】 When do you want to learn it? Every year, set goals for yourself on skills and knowledge you want to acquire. I usually set three big learning goals each year. Besides, I always have the daily goal of learning something new whether through reading or by talking to other people.
Avoid stress. As stress increases, the body releases chemicals to cause a fear response. This creates an environment in which a person simply can't focus or work, let alone learn. 【5】 This way, success will happen much more naturally.
There are many other tips for successfully creating a learning plan, but those don't have a fighting chance if your mindset is passive.
A.Adopt growth mindset.
B.What do you want to learn?
C.You will find way around barriers(障碍)!
D.Keep life relaxed and learning will follow.
E.It provides us with flexibility to learn more.
F.They show us better ways to think and work.
G.A poor environment is to blame for inadequate learning.
24、Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most Populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.
Boom Season | Population | Language | currency | January Climate | July Climate |
May to October | 1,103,500 | Dutch | Euro | Average high: 5.8℃ | Average high: 22.0℃ |
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.
If You Have Time
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy homeowners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city's museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens.
Money Saving Tips
Unless you really want to see the tulips (郁金香) blooming, don't book hotels or flights between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.
●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.
●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.
●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.
Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book them.
【1】Which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A.The Old Centre.
B.The Canal Ring.
C.The Ann Frank House.
D.The Jewish Historical Museum.
【2】How can you save money to travel in Amsterdam?
A.Arrange a guided canal tour.
B.Buy train tickets at the counter.
C.Reserve a hotel in the Plantage area.
D.Avoid booking flights between mid-March and mid May.
【3】What can be learned about Amsterdam from this text?
A.The boom season is from November to April.
B.It has expanded its system of bridges and canals.
C.Its language is French and it has its own currency.
D.The Scheepvaart Museum is located in its South District.
25、 Once, a father and his son were heading home. The boy was driving, and the father sat on the seat next to him. ________, a fierce (猛烈的) storm was coming. Generally, it is ________ to drive a car in a storm.
The boy ________ his father. “Dad, the storm is very violent. What should we do?” The father replied, “You needn’t ________ driving the car.” A while later, the son noticed that everyone stopped their cars and waited for the storm to ________. He asked again but his father made a ________, “Just keep driving.” However, the boy said, “Dad, I can’t see anything ________ the storm. All the people have stopped their cars and ________ where they are.” The father answered again, “Just keep driving.” Soon, they came out of the storm, ________ the father told the boy to stop and look back. He saw those who stayed there were still ________ in the storm.
The ________ times often come into our life. We can come out of the storm of ________ if we always keep going. If we lose our ________ and patience, then we will get caught. So whatever happens, show your courage and power ________ you will overcome the difficulties and ________ success finally.
A.Finally
B.Obviously
C.Truly
D.Suddenly
A.difficult
B.strange
C.useless
D.amazing
A.called
B.blamed
C.asked
D.ordered
A.enjoy
B.mind
C.consider
D.stop
A.break
B.come
C.end
D.form
A.reply
B.report
C.request
D.fact
A.up to
B.as for
C.regardless of
D.due to
A.sit
B.lie
C.stay
D.exist
A.or
B.as
C.so
D.but
A.injured
B.caught
C.missed
D.disturbed
A.early
B.hard
C.recent
D.great
A.life
B.dream
C.work
D.purpose
A.health
B.honesty
C.energy
D.courage
A.as though
B.even if
C.so that
D.as long as
A.have
B.ensure
C.prove
D.increase
26、假定你是李华,你的英国网友Peter上周在邮件中提到想阅读中国著名的小说,就此请你用英语给他写封回信。内容包括:
1. 推荐一本小说;
2. 此书内容简介;
3. 给出阅读建议。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I’m very glad to know that you have interest in Chinese novels. _____________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
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