1、—It's a long journey. My car couldn't make it.
—You can drive my car. It's quite old, but it's still pretty________.
A.reliable B.convenient C.reasonable D.available
2、________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.
A. Tasted B. Tasting
C. To taste D. Being tasted
3、Katherine is not ________ in the way to treat her children. Sometimes she is too hard on them and sometimes she just ignores what they do.
A.conventional B.consistent C.considerate D.controversial
4、Do you remember a certain occasion ________ you were in trouble and at that moment I gave you a hand?
A.which
B.that
C.when
D.where
5、Why not try your luck in the library? That’s ________ the American classical books are kept.
A. how B. why C. when D. where
6、People began looking around to see ________ the noise was coming from.
A.how B.why C.whether D.where
7、It was the first time in six attempts that Peters ______the world champion.
A.has beaten
B.was beaten
C.beat
D.had beaten
8、In contrast with the liberal social climate of the present, traditions in the past were relatively ______.
A. competitive B. comprehensive
C. creative D. conservative
9、It was the year before last that Scotland failed the attempt to _______ of the Great Britain, though the queen Elizabeth had said it was entirely up to the Scottish people.
A. look out B. run out C. keep out D. pull out
10、---I heard Mr. Smith is the newly elected president of your university.
---Yes. But with a lot of difficult problems ________, he is having a hard time.
A.settled
B.settling
C.to settle
D.being settled
11、As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, the Internet is regarded as a(n) ________ way of reaching target customers.
A.efficient
B.temporary
C.complex
D.definite
12、I am sorry that I can not meet you at the airport. I ________ Tianjin by the time you come back from abroad.
A.am leaving
B.will leave
C.will have left
D.have left
13、Job interviews are carried out ___ face to face in four cities including Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou and Shaoxing in Zhejiang province every year.
A. slightly B. officially
C. extremely D. completely
14、--Can I use the telephone on the table,sir?
--Under no circumstances _________ to use the telephone in the office for personal affairs.
A.anyone is allowed B.nobody is allowed
C.is anyone allowed D.is nobody allowed
15、She said her ________ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much time left.
A. pension B. benefit C. allowance D. bonus
16、Nowadays mobile internet devices are pushing up demands for online education, which makes businessmen see it as one of the most _______ new market.
A. demanding B. damaging C. promising D. leading
17、Trump said he believes North Korea will ________ its promise to suspend missile tests while he prepares for a summit with Kim Jong Un.
A. take to B. make up
C. stand by D. hold out
18、Athletes should make _________ preparation, both physical and psychological, before entering a big race.
A.adequate
B.slight
C.identical
D.rough
19、—Where was I?
—You ________ you didn’t like your job.
A. had said B. said
C. were saying D. has said
20、The boy played the piano so ________ that all the audience stood up and clapped their hands.
A.good B.well C.better D.best
21、 The term modern art sounds like it means art that is popular at the moment, but in fact, modern art is a style that originated over 150 years ago, and includes artists that by now have attained classic status, such as Picasso, Matisse, and Gauguin. And what’s even more ironic (讽刺的) is that the movement they pioneered, considered revolutionary at the time, was inspired largely by an object of a traditional and ancient design.
As far back as the Renaissance, the primary European art movements emphasized conventional representation and adherence (遵循) to classical forms. But that began to change in the late 19th century as artists like Van Gogh and Cezanne expanded the boundaries of painting. Soon, a movement arose that sought to create an entirely new style of art, and one way of doing so was to look beyond Western civilization.
Henri Matisse showed his friend Picasso a mask he had acquired made by the Dan tribe of the Ivory Coast. The mask awoke Picasso’s curiosity, leading him to visit the Trocadero Ethnographic Museum in Paris in 1907. The visit was eye-opening for Picasso, who declared that African masks were what painting was all about. At this time, Picasso had been working on a painting of five naked women in a style that would later come to be known as Cubism. And while three of these ladies show facial features found in ancient Iberian art, a nod to Picasso’s Spanish heritage, the faces of the two on the right closely resemble African masks. Created in 1907 after hundreds of sketches and studies, “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” has been considered the first truly 20th century masterpiece, breaking with many previously held notions in art.
Inspiration from ancient cultures started one of the most revolutionary movements in art history, but were these artists playing the role of explorers or conquerors, stealing ideas and profiting from cultures they considered primitive? Questions like this deserve scrutiny (审查), as artists continue to redefine standards. Perhaps not too long from now, the bold innovations (单新) of modern art will be overturned by a new set of pioneers drawing inspiration from another unlikely source.
【1】The style of European art didn’t experience any changes until__________
A.artists turned to nature for inspiration.
B.artists looked beyond western civilization.
C.artists began to emphasize self-expression.
D.artists expanded the boundaries of painting.
【2】What can we learn about “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”?
A.It combined different cultural elements.
B.Its distinctive style invited much criticism.
C.It broke away from all conventional styles.
D.It was inspired by a visit to the Ivory Coast.
【3】What does the author try to convey in the last paragraph?
A.Artistic creation involves imitation and innovation.
B.The pioneering role of modern artists is questionable.
C.Drawing inspiration from different cultures is essential.
D.It’s vital that the standards of art should change constantly.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.A Glimpse into Modern European Art
B.The Pioneering Figures of Modern Art
C.Why We Should Redefine Modern Art
D.How Ancient Art Influenced Modern Art
22、Teenage years are one of the most exciting yet confusing stages in a person’s life. 【1】 You are at a time of exploration, trying to find out your preferences.one of which, is your pastime.
Some pastimes have no moral implications. For example, shall we play basketball or soccer? However, there are other choices that need to be made based on your values, beliefs and principles in life. Some examples include attending a party where there will be alcohol and drugs freely given out, lying to your parents or even skipping school to watch a movie with some friends. 【2】 Are you tempted to follow them?
Wanting to feel part of a group may force you to do things against your better judgement 【3】 You may be afraid to refuse for fear of losing friends. If your friends are true friends, they will respect your decision and not force you to join them.
There are some steps you may take to avoid negative peer pressure. Firstly, stay away from friends who force you to do things that you know are wrong 【4】 Next, be true to yourself and stand up for what you believe in. And if a situation gets out of hand, do not hesitate to approach an adult you trust for help.
It may not always be easy to resist peer pressure, but do know that you will feel good about yourself later. And you may have been a motivation in your group to bring about a positive change. 【5】
A.How do you respond?
B.You expect peer pressure to work.
C.Others may just follow your lead
D.Don’t be afraid to stand up to that pressure.
E.You are no longer a child, yet not quite an adult.
F.However, it is okay to reject anything potentially hurtful to you or others.
G.Spend time with those who share the same values and principles instead.
23、 “YOU may smile, but it will come,” said Henry Ford in 1940, predicting the arrival of a machine that was part-automobile and part-aeroplane. For decades flying cars have obsessed technologists but eluded their mastery. Finally there is reason to believe. Several firms have offered hope that flying people in small pods for short trips might become a reality in the next decade. These are not cars, as most are not fit to drive on land, but rather small vehicles, which can rise and land vertically, like quiet helicopters.
There are at least a dozen firms experimenting with making small flying vehicles in different guises, including Airbus, an aerospace giant, in partnership with Italdesign Giugiaro, a division of Volkswagen, a carmaker. Many plan to have a certified pilot in command at the beginning and then move on to an autonomous set-up when regulations allow.
No matter which manufacturer is quickest to gain velocity, Uber, a ride-hailing firm, aims to be at the centre of things. On April 25th it held an event in Dallas to announce its plan to offer a service where people can hail an electric “vertical takeoff and landing” vehicle and ride it quickly to destinations that would otherwise take hours in heavy traffic. Uber does not want to build these aircraft or landing pads itself, just as it does not own its own cars. Instead, it plans to collaborate with other companies. But Jeff Holden, Uber’s chief product officer, does not exclude the possibility that the firm may at the outset own some aircraft, which he estimates will cost around $1m each.
The firm plans to have a prototype of its service ready by 2020. It will launch it first in Dallas and in Dubai, both cities where the authorities have deep aviation expertise and where people commute long distances. The firm rather optimistically promises that the cost per aerial mile for passengers will be roughly that of its low-cost car service, UberX.
There is plenty for manufacturers and services like Uber to overcome beyond gravity. For battery-powered models, range is limited and the charging rate remains slow. Manufacturers will need to ensure that vehicles can take off and land quietly, if this new form of transport is to stand a chance in cities. How to oversee and license the new aircraft, which are subject to much tougher rules than cars, will be a subject of intense debate among rule-makers, who tend to move slowly and are just getting to grips with drones. Drivers of flying vehicles are also likely to require a pilot’s license, albeit perhaps a simplified “sports” license. The journey ahead will be a long one.
【1】By “ eluded their mastery” ( paragraph 1) , the author means that ___________.
A.technologists were unable to make flying cars a reality.
B.Flying cars were what technologists knew well.
C.technologists found it feasible to produce flying cars.
D.flying cars used to be something too good to be true.
【2】What can be learned about Uber from the passage?
A.It is looking for some substitute for Uber X.
B.It doesn’t own any car or aircraft at present.
C.It has launched its flying car service in Dubai
D.It plans to cut down on passengers’ pay for rides.
【3】The phrase “ getting to grips with” ( in the last paragraph) is closest in meaning to ___________.
A.getting along well with
B.realizing the need to produce
C.becoming aware of the harm of
D.starting to take action to deal with
【4】According to the writer, what problem do manufacturers need to solve concerning flying cars?
A.The noise they may make
B.The high cost of its production
C.The lack of popularity among users.
D.The effect that they have on the environment.
24、Few would question that arts, in its massive forms and media, are like a mirror that reflects the social, cultural, economic or even political situation of a society of a particular era. However, beyond being simply an illustration of the human condition, arts can be vital in pushing the country forward culturally and economically.
Without doubt, arts are important for the progress of society. They enable individuals to develop on the whole and deepen the social ties in communities by gathering people to create, experience and enjoy art together, which can be seen from traditional ethnic dances to interactive theatre performanccs. Beyond material wants and needs, human beings find fulfilment in experiencing and expressing things of remarkable value through arts. Meanwhile, strong citizens’ participation in arts also strengthens the social fabric of a nation.
Moreover, arts enable a nation to progress in human rights and values. As powerful media that are able to stir hearts and cause reflection, arts can speak up the human voice of criticism sharply and clearly in times of crisis, and call upon society to seek the common good. It is evident that arts, which express human values and emotions, can constitute a profound way of promoting human dignity and additionally, form the barrier of the ethical and moral life of society.
More often than not, a booming arts scene may not narrow the rich-poor divide. It’s not hard to see that in a highly competitive world, it is essential for govemments to prioritize the development of a strong workforce and the building of sustainable industries. However, arts may well complement (补充) economic policies as arts encourage individuals to exercise creativity. As Albert Einstein stated, imagination is more important than knowledge. While knowledge and professional skills may stimulate a country’s development, the ability to innovate and think out of the box may be valuable to a society facing ever new and unpredictable challenges.
While the importance of arts may differ from country to country, depending on its economic circumstances and the socio-political issues, the importance of arts to the progress of a nation should not be overlooked.
【1】What’s the first paragraph mainly about?
A.The forms of arts.
B.The functions of arts.
C.The definition of arts.
D.The development of arts.
【2】How do arts influence human rights and values?
A.By reflecting humans’ views.
B.By pointing out the common good.
C.By giving people a sense of fulfilment.
D.By forming the moral standard of society.
【3】Why is Albert Einstein mentioned in paragraph 4?
A.To praise Albert Einstein’s achievements.
B.To call on humans to remember our history.
C.To stress the importance of arts in creativity.
D.To show the necessity of knowledge and skills.
【4】What will the author probably agree with?
A.Arts serve as the major influence in values.
B.Arts play a part in the progress of a country.
C.Arts should aim at strengthening social bonds.
D.Arts can bridge the gap between rich and poor.
25、I’d gone snowboarding in France with my little brother, and we made what we lacked in skill up for in enthusiasm. That day, fresh snow had been falling, and we were in high ________. We stopped near the top of an off-path section that went through forests. I let my brother disappear into the ________ ahead, figuring I would soon catch up.
I began to pick up ________ when I was suddenly thrown off balance. Just as I was regaining ________, I ran into the trunk of a large tree.
It was like hitting a solid wall. The pain was ________ . I knew immediately that my back was broken and quickly realized the ________ could get very serious. Nobody would be coming past. There was no phone signal. It was snowing and cold. If I ________, I would probably be rescued eventually. But the chance of freezing to death before that happened was too high for me to risk ________.
I tried to stand but fell down and almost ________ with pain. I managed to get the board off from my feet and ________ it under my stomach so I was lying on it. I faced down the mountain and used the board to slowly drag and ________ my body down the steep, tree-lined slope (斜坡).
It took about two hours before a skier found me and I got help. The mountain rescue team came, with my brother arriving shortly afterwards. I couldn’t feel my hands or my toes from the cold, but the ________at knowing I was safe was enormous.
A helicopter took me to hospital. I had broken one of my backbones, so I had an operation where the doctors inserted ________. The constant pain was huge, but it wasn’t as bad as seeing the pain and worry I put my family ________.
The recovery road was tough, but I was lucky. Gradually, I was able to walk, then swim, then cycle and then run. I haven’t been back to the slopes yet, but it might happen someday — I will, however, be ________ the paths.
【1】
A.heals
B.favor
C.places
D.spirits
【2】
A.distance
B.trees
C.crowd
D.snow
【3】
A.speed
B.mushrooms
C.rubbish
D.coins
【4】
A.confidence
B.independence
C.control
D.position
【5】
A.instant
B.gradual
C.dull
D.slight
【6】
A.condition
B.consequence
C.incident
D.situation
【7】
A.accelerated
B.bled
C.waited
D.escaped
【8】
A.rolling over
B.picking up
C.staying put
D.keeping fit
【9】
A.broke up
B.broke down
C.fell apart
D.blacked out
【10】
A.moved
B.removed
C.packed
D.hugged
【11】
A.push
B.slide
C.gather
D.bend
【12】
A.joy
B.regret
C.panic
D.relief
【13】
A.zips
B.plates
C.wires
D.tubes
【14】
A.through
B.about
C.across
D.away
【15】
A.submitted to
B.limited to
C.sticking to
D.adapting to
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。
Karen Helps Out
Karen sat at the kitchen table. She finished her last bite of cereal as she watched Dad fill a bucket with tools “What are you working on today?”she asked.
“Last week I fixed the porch railing,” Dad said. “That means today it’s ready to paint.” “Can I help?”asked Karen.Dad usually said no, because his tools were sharp and too heavy for Karen to pick up. Karen usually just watched Dad work
“Yes,” said Dad. “Painting is a safe job for you to try. Go put on some old clothes and meet me out front.”
Karen found play clothes from last summer that were a little small. Next year they wouldn’t fit at all. It would be okay if she dripped paint on them by mistake. Karen was planning to be very careful.
“Ready!” called Karen. She sat down on the top porch step.
Dad dipped his paint brush into a cart of white paint.Karen watched as he carefully wiped the edge of the brush on the side of the can. “That’s what you do to get rid of extra paint. See? No drips.”Then Dad made one long smooth line of paint along the porch railing.“Remember to paint in just one direction so things stay neat.” said Dad.
Karen was very excited to try painting herself. She dipped her brush in the paint and wiped the edge, just like Dad. Then she tried to paint a stripe on the railing. Her paint line started out nicely, but she soon ran out of paint.
“That’s a good start.” said Dad. “Now dip your brush again and continue your line.”Karen tried again. Soon her paint line was almost as long as Das. She watched as Dad went over her line one more time. He smoothed it out and connected it to his line. “Painting is fun!” said Karen. She and Dad kept working together.
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Soon the whole railing was painted white.
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Seeing her mother come back, Karen threw herself into Mum’s arms.
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