1、We live in a beautiful cottage with a yard, which ______ 20 feet from side to side.
A. measures B. is measured
C. measured D. has been measured
2、--- Well, a mushroom soup, a vegetable salad, and anything _____ , sir?
--- An apple pie, please.
A. to follow B. follows
C. followed D. following
3、—Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.
—Her ______ smile can’t hide her sorrow.
A. arbitrary B. artificial
C. compulsory D. conventional
4、Her membership will not be renewed ________ she pays the dues.
A. as B. unless C. because D. if
5、The young lady, ________ several attempts to fix her cell phone, decided to have another try.
A. making B. to have made
C. having made D. made
6、 The farmers’ living conditions have improved _______ ever since the policy of supporting agriculture was introduced.
A. differently B. roughly
C. approximately D. significantly
7、People have difficulty accepting that their pictures were webcast live to millions of viewers, ______ the fact that some of them were not so graceful.
A.no doubt
B.no denying
C.nothing like
D.not to mention
8、With the new family planning policy _______, many young parents are considering having their second child.
A. introduce B. introducing
C. to introduce D. introduced
9、They were initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _____ from parents.
A.recognition B.toleration C.opposition D.presentation
10、Travel agencies claim they work in close______ with the local authorities to bring tourism back to its former glory.
A.reference B.company
C.sympathy D.cooperation
11、-You know, people have different opinions about the construction of the project.
-We welcome any comments from them, favorable or _______.
A. so B. otherwise
C. else D. rather
12、—Sorry, I have to________ now. It 's time for class.
—OK. it'll call back later.
A.give up
B.hang up
C.hold up
D.break up
13、Five workers ____ the mine disaster. After the injured ___ to the hospital, doctors and nurses immediately got down to saving their lives.
A.was survived; rushed
B.survived from; were rushed
C.survived; was rushed
D.survived; were rushed
14、None of the underwater workers has been harmed by the great fish.______,most fish were so friendly that they played with the instruments.
A.Instead B.Even though
C.However D.Though
15、You’ll find this map of great ________ in helping you to get around in London.
A.value B.effect C.concern D.vision
16、--I hear that there was a terrible crash in the subway in Shanghai the other day.
--Yes,_____ news came as _____ shock to all of us.
A.the; the B.a; /
C.the; a D./; a
17、Taking years________, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a record of all of our efforts to overcome the most difficult engineering challenges.
A.completing
B.having been completed
C.to complete
D.completed
18、 _____, I believe, and you will find the boy is very outgoing.
A. Having a talk with the student
B. One talk with the student
C. Given a talk with the student
D. If you have a talk with the student
19、I wonder whether his hearing is okay ______ he has turned the television up very loud.
A. unless B. although C. until D. because
20、—It’s really great to have a computer to store my photos.
—Don’t count on it too much. It ______ break down and you’d better make a copy of them.
A.must B.can C.should D.need
21、 There’s a battle storming in the streets of America. Anyone who regularly rides a bicycle knows all about this. Some motorists shout at two-wheeled travelers, who slow traffic. A few will do even worse.
The New York Times reports that incidents of aggression toward bicycle riders appear to be growing. Even though actually every state allows bicyclists the same right as motorists to use the streets, many drivers still refuse to accept this. They view themselves as Kings of the Road --- an impression that has been strongly built by the transportation planning profession, which has designed our cities as if people didn’t exist outside of their cars.
But a big new idea to settle this conflict and improve life in the streets for everyone is now taking root among community activists, urban planners and traffic engineers.
“Too many of our streets are designed only for speeding cars. They’re unsafe for people on foot or bike. Now, in communities across the country, a movement is growing to complete the streets. States, cities and towns are asking their planners, engineers and designers to build road networks that welcome all citizens,” declares the website of a new organization promoting this idea, “Complete the Streets” , the best idea to hit our communities since pizza, or even the bicycle itself.
My home of Minneapolis is one of the biking capitals of America. But it hasn’t always been that way. When I moved here many years ago, I was shocked at the strong hostility directed toward me whenever I dared ride my bike down the street. Drivers would suddenly turn in my direction, and then laugh as they nearly knocked me onto the ground.
As the amount of bikes on Minneapolis streets has grown, people have become much more comfortable sharing the road with two-wheelers. Indeed, I get the impression that most motorists now envy rather than hate me, and can’t wait to get home where they can jump on their own bikes. This will happen everywhere as more and more Americans discover biking as a great way to get around, save money, lose weight, protect the planet and have fun.
【1】Who cause the traffic problem according to the motorists?
A.Bicycle riders.
B.Urban planners.
C.Traffic engineers.
D.Community activists.
【2】The problem of the battle in the streets is most probably rooted in
A.weight losing
B.city planning
C.money saving
D.global warming
【3】What is the movement “Complete the Streets” aimed at?
A.Improving health conditions.
B.Promoting walking and bicycling.
C.Building more road networks.
D.Assessing the impact of the conflict.
【4】What is the purpose of this text?
A.To present a problem.
B.To praise the bicyclists.
C.To describe a change.
D.To blame the car riders.
22、In the traditional religions of Africa, life doesn’t end with death. 【1】 Some African groups believe these spirits dwell (栖居) underground in a world much like that of the living—but upside down. Other groups believe the sky is the permanent resting place of the dead. For instance, the Bushmen of southern Africa believe that the spirits of the dead go up to the sky and become stars.
Among the spirits, the ancestors comprise a special category of their own. 【2】 To become an ancestor is the best that one can hope for after death. However, not everyone who dies will turn into an ancestor. For one to become an ancestor, there are conditions to be fulfilled while the person is alive—living an upright life and fulfilling all social and religious duties, for example.
Many African groups believe that the spirits of ancestors remain near their living descendants as guardians of the family and their traditions. 【3】 But they punish people if certain ceremonies have not been performed properly or if there are some violations of community laws.
【4】 For example, the people of Buganda in present-day Uganda say that their first ancestor was Kintu, who came from the land of the gods and married Nambe, daughter of the king of heaven. Another example is the Dinkas of Sudan, who believe they are descended from Garang and Abuk, the first man and woman created by God as tiny clay figures in a pot. 【5】
A.As ancestors, they have some extra powers.
B.After death, humans continue to live on as spirits.
C.Ancestors have an indispensable significance for some Africans.
D.Some of the dead will become spiritual ancestors living in their descendants’ hearts.
E.Ancestor worship also plays a very significant role in the mythologies of some African peoples.
F.They help in times of trouble as long as their descendants perform proper rituals and pay them due respect.
G.For these Africans, the honored dead have become not only objects of worship but also subjects of tales and legends.
23、Perhaps,you are a smart person with good knowledge and creative ideas, but when you move to a new environment or have to work with some new people,it is not always easy for them to recognize you or respect you immediately.【1】How can you get other people to pay attention to you and respect you?
Be curious and be willing to learn new things.
Moving to a new working environment,you may need to deal with new things or skills. 【2】 In such a case,people who are more willing to learn new things can become more flexible and be able to meet new requirements in their job.
【3】
Learning or working in a new environment,you need to have a good sense of judgement when joining a discussion or making a decision. You should consider what is virtually right, and look for long-term goals,and not be distracted by small choices for the short term.
Be confident and make eye contact when talking to people.
When you go out and meet people,it is important to look confident. For example, if you are going to an interview,but you don’t feel confident, what can you do? Before you walk in, think to yourself,“I own the room.”【4】Remember to look other people in the eye—it’s the key to creating a connection with people. Soon,you will feel as confident as you look.
Set clear goals and learn.
When working together with others,it is important that you have a clear vision and a working plan to achieve it. Let people know what you stand for. You need to find out which ideas can really unite people and then express those ideas clearly.【5】.
Be helpful to others. When working, don’t focus on what is your work and what isn’t. After do-ing your own work,always be ready to help others.
A.How can you be a leader soon?
B.How can you get along with others?
C.Then, walk in holding your head high and smile.
D.Quite often, they don’t belong to your own field.
E.Remember not to judge a person by his appearance.
F.Also, treat your team members respectfully as equals.
G.Have a good sense of judgement on important aspects.
24、 ☆America’s Living Natural History Museum
●On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. As development spread across the West, the 2.2 million acres of habitat within the park became an important sanctuary for the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.
☆Things you can do
●An amazing experience awaits you here. Yellowstone is a seasonal park, so plan your visit by learning about the current conditions, operating seasons and hours, road conditions, lodging and eating options, and available activities.
●Hike a trail: Lace up your boots, grab your bear spray, and explore nearly 1,000 miles of trails.
●Watch wild life:Bring some binoculars or a spotting scope and enjoy animals from a safe distance.
●Take photos:Best practices & tips for shooting in Yellowstone.
●Bike in the park:Enjoy the scenery on two wheels.
●Ride a horse:Bring your own stock or take a guided ride.
Contact the park!
We welcome all of you to come to Yellowstone.
Mailing Address:PO Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190﹣0168 Phone:307﹣344﹣7381
【1】According to the paragraph above, what cannot you do in the park?
A.use scope to watch animals in a distance that will not bother animals.
B.experience different scenery in different seasons.
C.lace up your boots, and try to take photos with bears if you can.
D.enjoy a horse ride under guidance.
【2】What is the main purpose for the author to write this article?
A.to appeal to more tourists to Yellowstone.
B.to give the readers fundamental information about Yellowstone.
C.to answer the government’s call.
D.to give tourists some tips on travelling in Yellowstone.
25、 When three young men found themselves with an extra ticket to a Red Sox baseball game, they decided to give their ticket to a homeless man who was happy to be given the chance to _______.
Sean, Lugo, Francisco, and another one of their friends had been preparing to see the Sox play _________ the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston last week when a family _________ forced their fourth companion to _________ his plans for the game.
As the three young men were on their way to the park, they were trying to _________ who they could invite to the game—and that’s _________ Lugo got an idea.
“I wanted to take someone who would appreciate the _________ and have the time of their lives,” Lugo told CNN.
Lugo eventually found the perfect _________ for the spare ticket after they passed a homeless man named John. In addition to offering the man some money, Lugo asked if he wanted the _________ Red Sox ticket—to which John __________ said “Hell yeah, let’s go.”
The young men happily __________ John to his seat and bought him a beer to enjoy during the game. As they all sang songs and __________ from the stands, Lugo says that John seemed to greatly enjoy the __________ of the stadium.
__________ John left the stands, he shook the hands of his three new friends and took a __________ with them in front of their seats.
“He thanked us for everything and he expressed his ________,” Lugo told CNN. “Maybe the game could __________ the stress that comes with being __________ for the few hours at the game.”
Since __________ the photos to Twitter, Lugo hopes that the pictures will help to show other people just what __________ a small good deed can make.
【1】A.relax B.compete C.dine D.shelter
【2】A.for B.down C.on D.against
【3】A.background B.custom C.emergency D.conference
【4】A.make B.cancel C.outline D.conduct
【5】A.assume B.contact C.decide D.advocate
【6】A.when B.how C.why D.where
【7】A.journey B.ticket C.shelter D.art
【8】A.loser B.holder C.purchaser D.receiver
【9】A.expensive B.speeding C.spare D.return
【10】A.reluctantly B.abruptly C.immediately D.literally
【11】A.accompanied B.rushed C.fastened D.limited
【12】A.suffered B.cheered C.sheltered D.jumped
【13】A.architecture B.arrangement C.appearance D.atmosphere
【14】A.While B.Until C.Before D.Unless
【15】A.picture B.seat C.measure D.position
【16】A.intention B.gratitude C.sympathy D.concern
【17】A.create B.endure C.bring D.relieve
【18】A.homeless B.thankful C.thrilled D.available
【19】A.spotting B.developing C.processing D.posting
【20】A.sense B.difference C.impression D.discovery
26、假定你是李华,下周六你校将举办中国传统象棋大赛。你的英国笔友Leslie对中国象棋(Chinese chess)非常感兴趣,请你给他写一封邮件。内容包括:
1. 比赛时间和地点;
2. 比赛目的;
3. 发出邀请。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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