1、New York is the fashion capital of the world, says a new study on Feb 4. 2014 by the Global Language Monitor (GLM), Pairs ____ second, with Shanghai ______10th while Hongkong 20th.
A. coming, ranks B. come, ranked C. comes, ranking D. coming, ranking
2、How long do you suppose it is ______ he arrived there?
A.when B.before
C.after D.since
3、If you want to improve your figure and health, the most effective thing to do is to show up at the gym every time you ________ be there.
A. can B. will
C. may D. shall
4、The Chinese people are hopeful for ________ 2019 will bring for their families and the country.
A.how B.which
C.what D.that
5、—Mr. Smith said we had only three days to finish the project.
―Don't worry. We have already________ two thirds of it.
A.given away
B.given in
C.got through
D.got down
6、It is thought police had been called to the scene following a report of a collision involving her vehicle and ________ of another motorist.
A. one B. those C. some D. that
7、The newspaper gave an accurate ________ of what happened the night before last.
A.example
B.display
C.signal
D.account
8、Soon after getting off his horse, the captain appeared at the second-floor windows, ______ he could see nothing but trees.
A. where B. from where
C. which D. from which
9、I would line up my __________ on this windowsill(窗台) and play.
A.toives B.toyes C.toies D.toys
10、Jackson turned out at the Grammy Awards,________music artists are given an award for their artistic or technical achievement.
A.when
B.where
C.which
D.whose
11、It is estimated that hopefully about 0. 5 billion families_______5G terminals by 2025, when there is a sharp drop in price.
A.have used
B.will have used
C.will be using
D.are using
12、After Jack ________ some e-mails, he started working on his report.
A. sends B. has sent C. had sent D. would sent
13、Sherry has taught me that no matter how bad things seem they can ______ in the end.
A. work out B. make out
C. set out D. pick out
14、—The computer start. What’s the matter with it?
—Let me look. Well, the power was cut off just now.
A.shan’t
B.needn’t
C.won’t
D.mustn’t
15、With the development of economy, our income has increased ______ 10% in less than a year.
A. for B. by C. on D. at
16、In 2016, I wrote a book, After 9/11,about my experiences and _______of over a dozen of my former classmates.
A.that B.those C.the one D.ones
17、As is known, only hard leads to happiness.
A. work B. works
C. worked D. working
18、Jack wasn’t appointed chairman of the committee, ______ not very popular with all its members.
A. to be considered B. considering C. having considered D. considered
19、More subway lines______ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years.
A.will build
B.will be built
C.build
D.are built
20、—Would you mind moving over a little? I have to pass here.
—________ I’d like to help.
A.Not in the slightest.
B.Don’t mention it.
C.Never mind.
D.At your service.
21、Rocky Lyons was five years old when his mother, Kelly, was driving along the country road with him. He was asleep on the front seat of their truck, with his feet resting on her lap. As his mom drove carefully down the winding country road, she turned onto a narrow bridge. The truck hit a rock and slid off the road. She attempted to bring it back up onto the road by pressing hard on the gas pedal(踏板)and turning the steering wheel to the left. But Rocky's foot got caught between her leg and the steering wheel and she lost control of the truck.
The truck fell into a 20-foot ravine(峡谷). When it hit the bottom,Rocky woke up. “What happened, Mom?” he asked. “Our wheels are pointing toward the sky.”
Kelly was seriously wounded and blinded by blood. “I’ll get you out, Mom, ” announced Rocky, who had surprisingly escaped injury. He climbed out from under Kelly, slid through the open window and tried to yank his mother out. But she didn’t move.
“Just let me sleep,” begged Kelly,who was out of consciousness(意识). Rocky insisted,“Mom, you can’t go to sleep.”
Rocky managed to push Kelly out of the truck and told her he’d climb up to the road and stop a car to get help. Fearing that no one would be able to see her little boy in the dark, Kelly refused to let him go alone. Instead they slowly moved up to the road. The pain was so great that Kelly wanted to give up, but Rocky wouldn’t let her.
Rocky kept repeating the inspirational phrase, “I know you can. I know you can.” When they finally reached the road, Rocky broke into tears seeing his mother’s torn face clearly for the first time. Waving his arms and shouting, “Please stop!” the boy stopped a truck. His mother was sent to hospital.
It took eight hours to rebuild Kelly’s face. She looks quite different today-she has a few scars but has recovered from her injuries.
Rocky’s heroics were big news. Everyone was surprised at this little boy’s power. “It’s not like I wanted it to happen,” the boy explained. “I just did what anyone would have done.” “If it weren’t for Rocky, I’d have died,” said his mother.
【1】What do we know about Rocky and Kelly?
A.They were lost on a country road.
B.They were involved in a truck accident.
C.They had limited time to find their way.
D.They knew little of what happened to them.
【2】What had happened when Rocky woke up?
A.The truck had turned over.
B.He couldn’t find his mother.
C.He had been stuck in the truck.
D.His mother had passed out.
【3】What does the underlined word “yank” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A.Pull.
B.Drive.
C.Follow.
D.Carry.
【4】Which of the following words can best describe Rocky?
A.Enthusiastic and kind.
B.Courageous and calm.
C.Cooperative and generous
D.Adventurous and energetic.
22、 Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the French explorer, once pointed out, “Population growth is the primary source of environmental damage.” Many experts are calling the growing problem of global waste a worldwide health crisis in that pollution from trash is not only harming the world’s oceans, air and soil but also endangering people’s health as well as the livelihood of all living creatures.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Such a dilemma raises the question, is there a more responsible way of dealing with trash? Fortunately, there is. Living a zero-waste lifestyle is the way to go. One example of this is what’s often called the three R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle. Reducing the use of plastic containers as well as reusing and recycling bottles and cans decreases the amount of garbage being sent to landfills. As a result, less money is spent on waste management, and countries’ financial burdens are significantly relieved. Such positive effects on an economy is known as a circular economy.
Circular economy
Traditionally, manufacturers would make a product to be used and disposed of by consumers. This linear model of production offered no help in the fight against global waste. Alternatively, a circular economy was introduced. Once a product’s value is exhausted, the materials are recycled and returned to manufacturers. The outcome is less waste. One large-scale example of this is happening on the island of Taiwan.
4-in-1 Recycling Program
In 1997, Taiwan established its signature 4-in-1 Recycling Program, consisting of communities, recycling companies, government cleaning teams and the Recycling Fund. Residents separate their recyclable waste. The local government collection teams collect it. Recycling companies buy waste materials from them to make profits. Importers and manufacturers who are responsible for the recyclable products pay a fee into the Recycling Fund. The Recycling Fund is an essential aspect of the program used to subsidize(补贴) the recycling disposal system, support education and research and development as well as finance recycling efforts in the future.
Turning garbage into gold
By following a circular system, more products than ever are being manufactured using recycled materials. Environmentally-friendly decisions like these help to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, save landfill space and even create new job opportunities. Recycling can truly turn garbage into gold.
【1】According to the passage, the biggest challenge facing the world today is________ .
A.the rapid growth of population B.the overdeveloped manufacture
C.the world’s large amount of trash D.inappropriate use of plastic products
【2】What is the aim of bringing in circular economy?
A.To save land and create wealth.
B.To minimize waste and restore used materials.
C.To support research and speed development.
D.To rid poor habits and encourage a new lifestyle.
【3】Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A.Zero-Waste, Full Recycle B.Circular Economy In Action
C.The World’s Recycling Companies D.A Worldsize Environmental Crisis
23、 The seven teenagers hurried towards the airport gate. Italy's national under-16 swimming championship was taking place in Genoa and the boys were going to compete there. 14-year-old Marco Sulis looked around for his teammates. Their coach sat near them. While preparing for take-off, the flight attendant began her routine safety briefing. Most of the passengers idled away the time engaging in chatting and eating. Although air crashes are alien to Marco, he, who perceived how vital the process was, would later remember all her words.
During the flight, as earlier instructed, he located the nearest emergency exit and made a mental note of the red handle behind a protective plastic shield. To open the door, one had to remove the plastic and pull the handle.
Located by mountains to the north, the airport is often beaten by strong winds. Flight 1553 was a short one. The sky that day was crystalline blue and visibility was perfect.
At two minutes to touchdown, the plane rocked, which was later found to be out of mechanical faults. Soon, it touched down unstably on two wheels. The captain attempted to reduce the airplane's speed by braking hard but it was no use. Slipping sideways, the plane rushed out into the sea at high speed.
Tons of water poured into the cabin. Passengers were shouting and rushing towards the emergency exit door. Marco watched people struggle with the door fruitlessly.
“Let me do it!” Marco yelled, leaping out of his seat.
Marco smashed the clear plastic with the palm of his hand. He grabbed the handle and pulled, using all the strength in his body. The emergency exit door finally swung open. However, the emergency door pinned Marco's leg down. Passengers passed Marco as they rushed out of the plane. Already soaking in water, Marco knew there was no time to waste. He pushed against the door as hard as he could and managed to free his leg. Marco exited from the plane finally and saw his coach and teammates bobbing in the waves. He began swimming towards the concrete pier(码头).The others followed.
When they reached the pier, they were safe at last. Even though four people were killed in the accident, many more survived because of Marco. Marco just simply said, “All I did was to watch safety briefing.
【1】What drove Marco to remember the safety briefing?
A.His previous experience of an air accident.
B.The prediction of the upcoming crash.
C.His realization of the importance.
D.The coach's compulsory requirement.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The weather condition was good for flying on the day of the accident.
B.Marco was the passenger sitting nearest to the emergency exit randomly.
C.The plane went wrong above in the sky because of the force of wind.
D.The pilot finally managed to slow down the plane with a timely brake.
【3】Why didn't Marco leave the plane as soon as the exit door was opened?
A.Because he was blocked by other passengers.
B.Because one part of his body was stuck tight.
C.Because he was looking for his companions.
D.Because he was scared of the sea water outside.
【4】Which of the following can best describe Marco?
A.Persistent and hardworking.
B.Ambitious and skillful.
C.Creative and considerate.
D.Alert and decisive.
24、Social media has completely taken over everyday life, affecting how society runs and changing individuals in ways that even they can feel. While social media can act as a platform for people to express themselves, it can also be overwhelming, especially for high school teens.
To teenager Bryson Lan, deleting social media helped eliminate a significant distraction in his routine and keep up with teachers. “I was scrolling (滚动) through social networking sites so much,” Lan said. “I was also starting to struggle since I entered my high school year. When school started, I was super overwhelmed (不知所措的), and I was just not ready for it.
Most teenagers fear that by eliminating these apps, they will miss out on connections with their peers and feel a significant loss to their social life. However, Lan found he didn’t miss anything during his time without social media.
Another problem with social media is the amount of “junk content” posted. People are regularly posting and updating on social media, and much of the content has no meaning to other viewers and is ultimately a time suck.
However, social media isn’t all negative. Social media can be a place to develop passions and boost creativity. For example, Lan found his interest in photography blossom after seeing works from other photographers on social media. “Social media is a good place where you can have a portfolio (作品集) or upload your works,” Lan said. “A lot of people have photography accounts or art accounts. In some ways, I think it actually furthers your hobby.”
The vast audience that social media can reach brings convenience and effectiveness in the spread of art. Although some people might be discouraged by other artists’ impressive works, Lan is inspired to produce better photographs.
“Thanks to this revolutionary development of social media, we can enjoy a world where everyone is closer than before,” Lan said. “But we also need to have the skills to make good use of social media, and that depends on each person’s efforts.”
【1】What did getting rid of social media bring Lan?
A.More distractions.
B.Confusion about life.
C.A smaller social circle.
D.More attention on his studies.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “a time suck” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.A waste of time.
B.A timetable.
C.A lack of time.
D.A time switch.
【3】What’s Lan’s attitude towards social media?
A.Doubtful.
B.Unclear.
C.Objective.
D.Supportive.
【4】What’s the main idea of the text?
A.Most teenagers’ opinions on social media.
B.The effects social media has on teenagers.
C.Innovative development of social media.
D.The problems social media brings people.
25、Forgiving My Father
I grew up on a small farm. My father worked in the city as a welder (焊工). He was quiet, distant. He was a man made of leather and chewing tobacco who tried to teach me useful things, including respect. He also had a _______. I did not like him very much.
One day I came home from school. Once inside, I was told by my mother that he didn't feel well. His back hurt. Multiple myeloma, I _______, is a type of blood cancer. For the last year of my father's life, his entire day consisted of rising from his hospital bed in the living room and walking to his _______to sit and think. He was _______in that chair when I came home one day during the ninth grade. I do not remember where my mother and brother were, but the two of us were alone. He asked me to sit down.
What followed still _______me these decades later. He told me about his _______: his family growing up, what it was like in the Pacific during World War II, his loves, his heartbreaks. It was as if a pipe had _______, his inner self rushing out to me in a great flood. He had been speaking for maybe an hour or more when I realized that he was doing more than _______. He was asking to be _______. All it took was understanding that that was what he________, and I forgave everything, immediately.
When he died, I didn't ________to school for a few days. My biggest ________going back was gym class. It was poorly ________, and bullies ran the show. On my first day, I was standing there when a (an) ________voice yelled, 'Lensch! ' It was a guy who had given many of us a few lumps (包,肿块) over the years. I turned to face him and said, 'What do you want? ' The other boys didn’t say a word as they waited for the ________.
'I heard your dad died, ' he said. 'Is that true? '
I quietly replied, 'Yes. '
He didn't ________me. He didn't even move. Instead, he said, 'I'm sorry. '
I was________. I'm sure I cried. Those two words are how I have remembered that kid ever since. What do you do when your 'enemies' reveal that they are also ________? I think you either forgive and move ________or hold on to resentment (怨恨)and live in the past. I'm certainly not glad that my father got________, but at the same time, I realize that if he hadn't, I might never have come to love him.
【1】A.temper B.taste C.fame D.nerve
【2】A.meant B.doubted C.learned D.felt
【3】A.bench B.chair C.bedroom D.balcony
【4】A.predictably B.acceptably C.hopefully D.surprisingly
【5】A.touches B.annoys C.educates D.encourages
【6】A.life B.career C.youth D.achievement
【7】A.burst B.leaked C.moved D.frozen
【8】A.teaching B.telling C.supporting D.complaining
【9】A.known B.forgiven C.mistaken D.forgotten
【10】A.found B.received C.needed D.escaped
【11】A.contribute B.adapt C.head D.return
【12】A.relief B.favor C.lesson D.fear
【13】A.understood B.prepared C.regulated D.attracted
【14】A.angry B.warning C.pitying D.familiar
【15】A.defeat B.quarrel C.miracle D.fight
【16】A.punish B.beat C.disappoint D.scold
【17】A.frustrated B.shocked C.thrilled D.frightened
【18】A.classmates B.friends C.humans D.families
【19】A.backward B.away C.around D.forward
【20】A.depressed B.hurt C.sick D.lost
26、书面表达
随着电脑越来越多地进入我们的生活,它给我们带来了方便,但不当的使用也影响着我们的身体健康。请根据下面所给要点,用英文写一篇短文,简要说明电脑对人体健康的不利影响,并提出改善建议。
1.长时间用电脑损害眼睛,影响视力。
2.对电脑的过多依赖造成记忆力减退。
3.电脑前久坐容易引发腰背不适,肥胖等症装。
注意:
1.词数100左右;开头已经为你写好,不计入总词数。
2.可根据内容适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
As computers are being used more and more widely in our life, they have brought us a lot of convenience.
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