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1、The sales of houses in our city fell by 40 percent last month, and it will be 48 percent ______ we don’t count low-price houses provided for poor residents.
A.as B.unless C.if D.before
2、________ that the govemment can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country.
A. Convincing B. Convinced
C. To convince D. Having convinced
3、Bing Dwen Dwen, has a massive fan base, and people are going crazy for products the smiling panda.
A．featuring
B．featured
C．to feature
D．feature
1. Days later, my brother called to say he was all right, but _______say where he was.
4、A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. wouldn’t D. mightn’t
5、________ by his teachers made him regain the confidence in himself.
A. Praised B. Being praised
C. Praising D. Having praised
6、We’d better take umbrellas—I’m sure it ________ when we arrive in London; it’s always wet there at this time of year.
A．will rain
B．is raining
C．will be raining
D．would rain
7、 ______ from endless homework on weekends, the students now find their own activities, such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise.
A．Freed
B．Freeing
C．To free
D．having freed
8、Doctors are fighting a________battle to save the little girl’s life.
A.modest B.flexible C.compulsory D.desperate
9、At first, the company _______ many fine promises to Jack in order to get him to work for them.
A.held up B.held back C.held off D.held out
10、Robert went to Shanghai in his 20s, ______ several years later, he became a manager.
A.when B.where
C.which D.who
11、It is known that water is not an endless resource, ________ can it be made once more, so we should save and protect it.
A．so
B．as
C．thus
D．nor
12、Tom is ______ fantastic musician. I’m absolutely certain that his next concert will be ______ success.
A. the , a B. the , 不填 C. a , a D. a , 不填
13、Volunteering is pleasant and there is so much more I could do if I ________ the time.
A.had had B.had C.would have D.could have had
14、——What are you reading, Tom?
——I’m not really reading, just ___ the pages.
A.turning off B.turning around C.turning over D.turning up
15、Mark ______ have hurried. After driving at top speed, he arrived half an hour early.
A．needn’t
B．wouldn’t
C．mustn’t
D．couldn’t
16、Many netizens are impressed with the excuse given by a teacher for quitting her job ______ she owes the world a visit.
A. because B. that C. where D. why
17、Evidence has been found through years of study_____children's early sleeping problem is likely to continue when they grow up.
A. why B. how C. whether D. that
18、--- Dad, have you seen my Christmas card?
--- ______ you painted last night? I’m afraid I haven’t seen ______.
A. One ; one B. The one ; it
C. One ; it D. The one ; that
19、Alibaba has become China’s largest online commercial company, ______ a profit of 1.47 billion yuan in 2010.
A. earns B. earning C. earned D. to have earned
20、Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.
A．fails
B．disappoints
C．controls
D．worries

21、I love making art and looking at artworks. I’ve found myself wondering how we gain pleasure from art. And now neuroaesthetics, a combination of neuroscience (神经科学) and aesthetics (美学), may provide an answer.
Neuroaesthetics is a relatively young field of research on what happens in the brain when we make aesthetic assessments. Researchers use brain imaging technique to see which brain areas light up when we view paintings that we consider beautiful. Similar research has been done to understand the “neuronal fireworks” that occur when we look at inspiring sculptures, attractive faces, impressive dance, etc.
But why do we find some art beautiful and other art ugly? According to research, it all comes down to the “aesthetic triad (三元组合)”.
The first part of the triad is sensory-motor. This involves perceiving things like colours, shapes and movements. Movement in art has an interesting role. If you see a painting of a movement, like of a man pulling his arm away after being bitten by a dog, you feel like going through a similar experience. The part of your brain that controls your own movements lights up in response.
Second is emotion-valuation. This is how a piece of art makes you feel, and whether or not you appreciate or enjoy that feeling. The part of the brain related to pleasure is activated in response to something we find beautiful. This system can be affected in fascinating ways, as found by research using transcranial magnetic stimulation(TMS) (经颅磁刺激). If TMS is applied to a specific part of your brain behind your forehead that is particularly important for decision-making, you suddenly like different kinds of art. Such stimulation produces significant changes in aesthetic appreciation of faces, bodies and artworks.
The third part is meaning-knowledge. This is to do with how we can connect with a piece of art and what meaning we can create in it. Art is deeply personal, because when two people see the same artwork, our perception can create vastly different experiences of meaning. If we find meaning, then we often find pleasure. We also get enjoyment from the knowledge of how something was made. For the images that an artist creates, viewers will probably get far more enjoyment once they know the process used to create them.
Informed by neuroaesthetics, the next time I create my art I will value the process even more, enjoying the activation of the aesthetic triad in my brain as I admire the vivid images that I have created.
【1】What does “neuronal fireworks” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A．A beautiful painting or sculpture.
B．The lighting-up of specific brain areas.
C．An advanced brain imaging technology.
D．The aesthetic assessment of modern art.
【2】What effect does movement in art produce on the viewers?
A．Certain part of their brain is activated.
B．Their experience of pain is reduced.
C．Their aesthetic sense is sharpened.
D．Their body reactions are delayed.
【3】The application of TMS to the brain described in Paragraph 5 leads to__________.
A．raised memory capacity
B．enhanced painting skills
C．changed artistic taste
D．improved decision-making ability
【4】According to the author, what increases our enjoyment of a piece of art?
A．Knowing how it is created.
B．Having a pleasant personality.
C．Learning how science develops.
D．Understanding the meaning of life.
【5】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A．To propose an abstract theory of art making.
B．To reveal the beauty of science in an artistic way.
C．To share some personal understanding of artworks.
D．To introduce a new research field for art appreciation.
22、Fathers are the best. Sometimes dads can be hard to shop for—as it feels like they have everything. But surely they are missing out on something and that’s exactly where our list of extraordinary gifts comes in.
Thermocare Blanket
Perhaps your dad needs the perfect warm blanket on those freezing winter days. If so, he’ll love the Thermocare Blanket. Made from soft and comfortable material, this blanket is perfect to settle oneself into. Plus, its smart design means your dad can easily wrap it around himself. Temperature can be shown on a small digital screen and stay at a certain level.
$66.89 at amazon.com
MerryTime Modern Set
This decent 14-piece tea set, including an electric teapot, six cups, six plates and a metal storage stand, will help host a proper high tea event. The smooth appearance will make it a great home decoration, and it’s also very easy to hold, store and wash. Your dad will surely enjoy having guests with this set on the table.
$69.90 at Walmart
CATCH: 3 Classics
This stylish wireless charging stand features a 10W output so that your dad can charge devices quickly and easily—just place the devices on the stand and press the button to start charging. This most popular choice is made from good-quality materials that will last for years.
$70.00 at Walmart
Bonding Lamp
These electric devices are a great way to keep your loved ones close by, no matter where they are. They also help bridge any gaps between the two of you. Whether you’re missing your dad or just want to show him how much you care, just touch your lamp at hand, and the other lamp in your dad’s range will light up automatically, letting him know you’re thinking of him.
$128.00 at amazon.com
【1】Which gift is used for a father to host his friends?
A．Thermocare Blanket.
B．MerryTime Modern Set.
C．CATCH: 3 Classics.
D．Bonding Lamp.
【2】What do the four gifts have in common?
A．They work by electricity.
B．They have lower price online.
C．They are environmentally friendly.
D．They can make good home decoration.
【3】Who may the text be intended for?
A．A father who is keen on fashion.
B．A blogger who provides advice on gifts.
C．A family that shop for daily necessities.
D．A daughter who is browsing for Father’s Day.
23、Whether you’re in high school or college, classes will be over in a few short months. If you’d like to work this summer, have you started looking for a job? If not, now’s the time to search for positions, fill out applications, and get yourself hired. To get the process started, follow our tips below.
Make or update your resume. Even if potential positions require you to submit an application, some may also ask for an accompanying resume. 【1】 You can also use free online tools to easily create a resume in minutes.
Look ahead. 【2】 Think forward to your hopes for the future, and try to find a position that might help you develop relevant skills or make helpful contacts.
Drop by. If there’s a certain place where you’re interested in working, put on an appropriate outfit (装束), get your resume in hand, and drop by. 【3】 Be ready to give your 30-second speech that answers two questions: “Why do you want to work here?” and “Why should I hire you?”
【4】 You might need to provide references to a potential employer, so chat with former bosses, current mentors (导师), and anyone else you want to include on your list.
Remember, it’s important to get started on the summer job search now, as so many others will be looking for seasonal work. 【5】 Keep looking for opportunities, using your networks, and thinking creatively. Soon you’ll have something lined up to keep you busy and earn you money for the summer months.
A．Get your references lined up.
B．Ask to speak with the manager.
C．Contact former employers immediately.
D．What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
E．It might make sense for you to stay in your college town or city.
F．Drop by the career services office at your school for resume help.
G．And don’t get discouraged if you can’t find something immediately.
24、Science tells us that global warming is a serious issue and we’re seeing its effects all around us—extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and endangered plant and animal species going extinct on a daily basis.【1】Here are some ways you can help with inducing global warming.
Use less water.
It takes a lot of energy to pump, heat, and treat your water.【2】You can make changes like taking shorter showers, turning off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth,and switching to water-deficient fixtures to reduce the amount of water you use. Reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible.
【3】Taking advantage of your local or city program to recycle trash like paper, plastic, and glass is one easy way to get started. Also, try to buy products with zero waste or eco-friendly packaging whenever you can, so you’re putting less trash in your bin every day. You can also donate items you don’t want instead of throwing them away.
【4】
You’ll be supporting your community and generating less pollution. One of the easiest ways to buy local is by visiting your local farmers markets for fresh produce. You can also buy items for your home, like furniture, from local craftsmen. Try to support local businesses as often as possible.
Talk to others about climate change.
Spread the word so other people can do their part to help. Climate change affects everyone! It’s a bit scary to think about sometimes,but global warming is impacting our daily lives more and more as years go by.【5】
A．Buy local whenever you can.
B．Tum off lights and unplug your devices.
C．Producing less trash every day can make a big difference.
D．You can make simple changes at home to make an impact.
E．You can cut the power to all of them with the press of a button!
F．Just sharing your concern with the people around you can help.
G．Simple things like reducing water consumption make a big impact!

25、Ten years ago, I set out to examine luck. I wanted to know why some people are  _______ in the right place at the right time, while others consistently experienced ill fortune. I placed _______ in national newspapers asking for people who felt consistently lucky or unlucky to _______ me.
Hundreds of extraordinary men and women volunteered for my _______. Over the years I interviewed them, watched their lives and had them _______ various experiments.
I carried out a simple _______ to discover whether their differences in  _______ was due to differences in their ability to _______ opportunities. I gave both the lucky and unlucky people a newspaper, and asked them to look _______ it and tell me how many photographs were inside. I had  ________ placed a large message halfway through the newspaper saying … “Tell the experimenter you have seen this and win $50.”
This ________ took up half of the page and was written in type that was more than two inches high. It was staring everyone straight in the face, but the unlucky people tended to ________  it and the lucky people tended to spot it.
Unlucky people are generally more ________ than lucky people, and this anxiety affects their ability to notice the ________. As a result, they miss opportunities because they are too ________ on looking for something else. They go to gatherings focused on finding their perfect partner and miss opportunities to make good friends. They look through newspapers ________ to find certain types of job advertisements and miss other types of  ________.
Lucky people are more ________ and open, and therefore see what is there rather than just what they are looking for. My research eventually showed that lucky people create good fortune via four ________. They are skilled at creating and ________ chance opportunities, make lucky decisions by listening to their intuition (直觉), create self-fulfilling prophesies (预言) via positive expectations and adopt a “never say die” attitude that transforms bad luck into good.
【1】
A．never
B．always
C．sometimes
D．seldom
【2】
A．messages
B．activities
C．reports
D．notices
【3】
A．contact
B．trust
C．show
D．follow
【4】
A．game
B．adventure
C．research
D．contest
【5】
A．participate in
B．learn about
C．look into
D．carry out
【6】
A．observation
B．experiment
C．competition
D．discussion
【7】
A．attitude
B．manner
C．lifestyle
D．luck
【8】
A．share
B．spot
C．create
D．predict
【9】
A．through
B．over
C．for
D．after
【10】
A．hesitantly
B．carelessly
C．secretly
D．excitedly
【11】
A．copy
B．message
C．diagram
D．introduction
【12】
A．pass
B．miss
C．notice
D．misunderstand
【13】
A．nervous
B．frustrated
C．awkward
D．pitiful
【14】
A．difficult
B．dangerous
C．important
D．unexpected
【15】
A．fixed
B．focused
C．dependent
D．strict
【16】
A．confident
B．disappointed
C．determined
D．surprised
【17】
A．jobs
B．notes
C．news
D．signs
【18】
A．reliable
B．hardworking
C．smart
D．relaxed
【19】
A．goals
B．preferences
C．principles
D．steps
【20】
A．inventing
B．noticing
C．taking
D．adopting

26、假定你是育才中学的学生会主席李津，受美国亚特兰大ELCA高中（Eagle's Landing Christian Academy）学生会主席Peter邀请，计划9月底带领10位成员赴该校进行为期—周的交流，请你给对方写一封邮件咨询并介绍相关准备工作。
内容包括：
1.感谢对方的邀请；
2.询问相关准备（具体日程安排、需要携带的物品）；
3.简介准备的中国文化展
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头已给出。
Dear Peter，
I'm Li Jin, Chairman of the Student Union of Yucai Middle School.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Jin