1、Some students even become addicted _________ the Internet and cannot concentrate ________ school life.
A.on ; to
B.to ; on
C.in ; to
D.to ; in
2、Is it the factory ________ this type of cars is produced?
A.which
B.where
C.that
D.the place
3、—Can I pay the bill by check?
—Sorry,sir.But it is the management rules of our hotel that payment _____ be made in cash.
A. shall B. need
C. will D. can
4、-Have you ever heard that Marion Jones, an American famous athlete, took banned drugs in the 2000 Olympics?
-Yeah, I ___________ about it in the newspaper.
A. had read B. read
C. would read D. was reading
5、Jack asked me how he should set about ________ the Chinese language.
A.learning
B.to learn
C.learn
D.learned
6、With all the exercises needed ______, he went straight home, __________.
A.to finish; happy and relaxed
B.finished; happy and relaxed
C.finishing; happily and relaxed
D.to be finished; happily and relaxed
7、Dutch runner Sifan Hassan’s bronze medal in the women’s 1,500-meter final came after a brutal fall during the preliminary round (分组预赛), which __________her from qualifying.
A.could have stopped
B.could stop
C.would stop
D.should have stopped
8、I hope I will not be called on in class as I’m not yet ________ prepared.
A.attentively
B.readily
C.actively
D.adequately
9、Right now, the deer ________ over by many volunteers.
A.are watching
B.watch
C.have watched
D.are being watched
10、Recently, there a boom in population movements.
A. is B. was C. has been D. had been
11、Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be ________ for their child.
A.negative
B.professional
C.responsible
D.convenient
12、Speed of cars is measured ________ kilometres per hour.
A.on
B.in
C.by
D.to
13、(2015·天津)As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time ________he should be able to be independent.
A.which
B.where
C.whom
D.when
14、It is no use________without taking action.
A.complaining
B.complain
C.to complain
D.complained
15、Olympic athletes bring joy to people across the world with their____________ to push the boundaries of human achievement.
A. intelligence B. influences C. impression D. attempts
16、________ and excited, the athletes from all over the world took part in the Winter Olympics held in Vancouver.
A.Honored B.Honoring C.Being honored D.To be honored
17、She was disappointed that her elder daughter, _____ she had placed the greatest trust, failed to match her expectations.
A. in which B. with which
C. with whom D. in whom
18、________ to speak, I’ll start making preparations tomorrow.
A.To have been invited
B.To be invited
C.Having been invited
D.Having invited
19、A(n) ________ to the present project should be put in place in case the present one doesn’t work.
A. barrier B. approach
C. alternative D. access
20、___________ its size with that of the whole earth, we find the highest mountain does not seem high at all.
A.When compared B.Compared to C.To be compared D.Comparing
21、 It takes time to really get to know someone, but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you. In fact, people’s first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new. 【1】
Show respect. People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect. 【2】 Be sure to treat everyone around you well, because it shows a lot about who you are.
Be enthusiastic. 【3】 Don’t be afraid to show that you are interested in someone. In fact, people often see passion(激情) as a charming sign of strength and inspiration. Showing your enthusiasm by smiling or using friendly humor will make you seem easygoing.
【4】 Body language is as important as your words to first impressions. Make sure your posture is good, make strong eye contact and try to express your interest in others.
Try to avoid the bad days. If something unfortunate happens, you don’t have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day. 【5】 Let them know you don’t want unfavorable things to affect them. It’ll show your ability to communicate effectively.
A.Make others comfortable.
B.Instead, you can set another time.
C.Pay attention to your body language.
D.Show interest in the person you meet.
E.When you go out for dinner, be polite to waiters.
F.Be polite and show manners with “please and thank you ” .
G.Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression.
22、It is very challenging when it comes to trying to master the English language. However, there are some things you can do to improve your English learning. The following books are an excellent way for people trying to learn English or get better at it.
Oxford Picture Dictionary This is a great book for those who like to learn things visually. You can use the pictures to learn many new words each day. There is also a bilingual version for those who want to learn using their own native language.
Word Power Made Easy This useful dictionary provides one of the best way to learn over 1000 of the words which are most commonly used in English. The book has many interesting activities and games and gives tips on avoiding spelling errors.
NTC Vocabulary Builders Students who are more advanced in the English language will greatly like the NTC Vocabulary Builders book. If you want to build your English vocabulary, then this book is a good choice.
English Vocabulary in Use Series This is one of the best-selling books by Cambridge University Press. The book is good for students of the English language of all levels who want to have a wider vocabulary. You can choose to learn British English or American English.
Improving your English is one of the best ways to make sure that you will do great in life. It can open many doors for you. For those who are not native English speakers, these books will come in handy. With hard work, anyone can be a master of the English language.
【1】Which book provides ways to stay away from mistakes in spelling?
A.Oxford Picture Dictionary.
B.Word Power Made Easy.
C.NTC Vocabulary Builder.
D.English Vocabulary in Use Series.
【2】What is special about Oxford Picture Dictionary?
A.It is designed for language beginners.
B.It offers advice on language learning.
C.It provides many pictures to help learn language.
D.It gives learners a lot of interesting daily tasks.
【3】Who is the text written for?
A.Those who want to teach English.
B.Those who want to do great in life.
C.Those who want to take on new challenges.
D.Those who want to improve their vocabulary.
23、Genetic information is important because it stores, processes and transmits biological data from generation to generation. Some scientists even assume that knowing genetic information itself matters.
For example, in quantum mechanics (量子力学), there is a popular theory known as the “observer effect”, which states that the act of observing a phenomenon (usually by making some kind of measurement) necessarily changes that phenomenon. In other words, just by being there and having an interest in the outcome, we affect that outcome.
While the explanations behind the observer’s influence in quantum mechanics come down to the measuring instrument and not the observer’s conscious mind, we also see strong evidence for the “placebo effect” in medicine: a patient’s condition can improve if they just believe they are receiving an effective treatment. And those beneficial effects can happen even if the patient is not actually receiving that treatment or if the treatment doesn’t actually work.
If our minds truly do have power over our surroundings and our bodies, what does having the genetic information do to us? Does simply knowing more about our own physiology (生理机能) change it? A recent study on exercise and obesity suggests that the answer is yes.
Those who were told they were at low genetic risk for obesity produced 2.5 times more of the fullness hormone and claimed to feel fuller despite eating the same meal as they had one week prior. Those who were told they had lower endurance because of their genes did worse on their physical test than they had before receiving that information: they showed lower lung capacity and quit sooner.
Thus, having information about our genetic risk can lead to improvements in our physiology (as was true for the eaters of the study), but it can also put us at a disadvantage (as with the poor exercise performers). So we certainly need to be cautious of incorrect genetic information. But as the Stanford study shows, even if the genetic information we receive is correct, how we receive it is also important.
【1】How does the “placebo effect” in medicine work?
A.The patient recovers with the timely treatment.
B.The patient’s condition worsens due to a lack of treatment.
C.The patient’s condition remains unchanged despite their belief.
D.The patient’s condition improves with the belief in the treatment.
【2】According to paragraph 5, what happened to those who were told they were at low genetic risk for obesity?
A.They showed lower lung capacity.
B.They quit their physical test sooner.
C.They needed more food to satisfy their appetite.
D.They felt fuller with more fullness hormone released.
【3】What is the author’s attitude towards having genetic information?
A.Positive.
B.Objective.
C.Ambiguous.
D.Negative.
【4】What is the main idea of this article?
A.The great power of the observer’s mind.
B.The influence of knowing genetic information.
C.The amazing application of genetic information.
D.The connection between Quantum Mechanics and Medicine.
24、 A remote control is seemingly capable of invisible magic to most of us. We just assume it should. And the longer a given technology exits, the more we take it for granted.
Consider for a moment a split screen showing modem remote control users versus the first remote control users: the original users would be carefully aiming the remote directly at the television, reading the names of the buttons to find the right one, and intentionally pressing the button with a force that adds nothing to the effectiveness of the device. The modern users would be leaning on a sofa, pointing the remote any which way instinctively (本能的)feeling for the button they desired, intuiting(凭直觉知道)its size,shape, and position on the remote.
Humans are known for being handy with tools, so it is no surprise that we get so comfortable with our technology. However, as we become increasingly comfortable with how to use new technologies, we become less aware of how they work. Most people who use modern technology know nothing of its underlying science. They have spent neither mental nor financial resources on its development. And yet, rather than be humbled(使谦逊)by its originality, we consumers often become unfairly demanding of what our technology Should do for us.
Many of the landmark inventions of the twentieth century followed predictable tracks: initial versions of each technology (television, video games, computers, cell phones, etc.) succeeded in impressing the general public. Then, these wonderful new inventions quickly became commonplace. Soon, the focus of consumer attitudes towards them changed from gratitude with respect to discriminating preference.
Televisions needed to be bigger and have a higher resolution. Video games needed to be more realistic. Computers needed to be more powerful yet smaller in size. Cell phones needed to be smaller yet capable of performing other tasks such as taking pictures, accessing the Internet, and even playing movies.
For children of the last twenty years born into this modern life, these technological marvels seem like elements of the periodic table: a given ingredient that is simply part of the universe. Younger generations don't even try to imagine life without modem conveniences. They do not appreciate the unprecedented(史无前例的)technology that is in their possession; rather, they complain about the ways in which it fails to live up to ideal expectations. “My digital video recorder at home doesn't allow me to program it from my computer at work.” “It's taking too long for this interactive map to display on my portable GPS”.
If it sounds as though we're never satisfied, we aren't. Of course, our complaints do actually motivate engineers to continually refine their products. After all. at the root of our tool-making instinct is the notion (观念)that “there must be a better way.” Thus, the shortcomings of any current version of technology are pinned on the limitations of its designers, and the expectation is that someone, somewhere is working on how to make the existing product even better.
【1】The second paragraph is used to suggest that______________.
A.modem humans do not pay enough attention to instructions
B.remote controls have become far more effective over the years
C.consumer behavior toward new forms of technology changes over time
D.the first consumers of new technology used new devices with ease and comfort
【2】The passage states that original users of remote controls likely__________.
A.have no instinctive feeling for sizes and shapes
B.press the buttons harder than it is necessary
C.don't trust on the effectiveness of remote control
D.have difficulty reading the names of the buttons
【3】Which of the following can illustrate people's discriminating preference?
A.People take a given technology for granted.
B.Consumers expect more powerful computers.
C.Children lack patience with the shortcomings of technology.
D.Original users unfairly demand of what technology should do.
【4】What does the underlined statement in paragraph 6 probably mean?
A.Space exploration provides us with new technology.
B.Adults learn technology while they are doing household chores.
C.High expectation makes up for the limitation of technology designers.
D.Consumers regard many technological inventions as unremarkable
【5】The writer thinks the way people consider technology____________.
A.encourage designers' creativity B.limit humans’ productivity
C.raise consumers' expectation D.guarantee users' satisfaction
25、We climbed Mount Kinabalu the other day. It was our first _________ to Sabah. It was a slow drive along country roads as we _________ Ranau. Ranau was a picturesque mountainside town where people _________ vegetables and fruit. At almost 5,000 feet above sea level, the air was _________ cool.
The next morning, we were _________ and set off to a breakfast. Then we were assigned guides before our _________, excited and fearful of what _________ ahead of us. By 6:30 a. m. , we were on a trail that climbed vertically into the jungle. The going was slow as we mounted up the narrow steep _________. Although it was _________, it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined. So I was in front of the group most of the __________. There were exotic plants and curious monkeys that made the trip __________.
As we climbed, we had to take several __________ regularly. Then finally we reached the hut at Panar Laban. The night we spent there was miserable but __________ as the temperature dropped to minus 1. We tried to sleep as we had to __________ the climb at 2:45 a.m. the next morning.
With only the comforting voice of __________, we grabbed our torches and __________ our way up rocks in the dark. As the hours passed, we watched the night grow __________ and as we reached the summit, dawn __________ over the horizon like a scene from a National Geographic Special. I was __________ the clouds at 13,000 feet or more. This is a day I will always remember, the day I __________ Kinabalu.
【1】
A.meeting
B.trip
C.reply
D.task
【2】
A.looked
B.hoped
C.headed
D.longed
【3】
A.grew
B.selected
C.gathered
D.tasted
【4】
A.hardly
B.eventually
C.occasionally
D.pleasantly
【5】
A.shouted
B.awakened
C.caught
D.raised
【6】
A.voyage
B.ride
C.reach
D.climb
【7】
A.lay
B.came
C.roared
D.drove
【8】
A.paces
B.entrances
C.paths
D.cliffs
【9】
A.impossible
B.tough
C.disturbing
D.hopeless
【10】
A.road
B.mountain
C.way
D.distance
【11】
A.exciting
B.convenient
C.imaginary
D.safe
【12】
A.places
B.steps
C.positions
D.breaks
【13】
A.cold
B.warm
C.memorable
D.tragic
【14】
A.continue
B.quit
C.interrupt
D.experience
【15】
A.leaders
B.guides
C.villagers
D.tourists
【16】
A.overlooked
B.planned
C.demonstrated
D.felt
【17】
A.noisier
B.quieter
C.darker
D.brighter
【18】
A.broke
B.became
C.started
D.turned
【19】
A.below
B.above
C.against
D.beyond
【20】
A.arrived
B.left
C.conquered
D.expected
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Why do we read poetry? First obvious one: because we enjoy it. The only other reason is for academic purposes, and that's not why this is here.
Many of us read poetry simply because we often feel depressed and hopelessly lost, and in poetry we see how beautiful and strange everything is. So in that way poetry calms our anxiety.
There are many different kinds of poems. They are not all calming. Some poems make me anxious, angry, scared, and sad, which is why I value them. As a reader, I want a full meal, not just dessert. I want the sweet and the bitter. Often, I read poetry when I’m already relaxed. In fact, I read more when I'm not stressed out.
Here are the main reasons I respond to poetry, as far as I can tell.Metrical poems are about setting up rules and then bending them. Usually this is done by setting up a rhythm and then breaking it or almost breaking it, and then returning to it again. This satisfies my desire for order and also my desire for testing boundaries.
Poetry plays with language and often puts words together in surprising ways, which is thrilling the way that food can be, when the chef has paired ingredients you never thought would taste good together but somehow do.
Many poems are dense. Words mean two or three things at once and lots of suggestions are packed between the lines. This is intellectually inspiring and it allows me to read the same poem over and over, always finding new things in it.
And, of course, there’s the subject matter. It interests me just as it would if the same subject was explored in a story or essay. Not all poems interest me in this way, but then not all stories and essays do, either.
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