1、We must ________ the act of cheating ________ a fair competition system.
A.prevent; creating B.stop; creating
C.keep; from creating D.stop; to create
2、He couldn't ________ the reason why the money was found in his room.
A. answer for B. account for
C. speak of D. result from
3、It is known to all that _______ you exercise regularly, you won’t keep good health.
A. unless B. whenever C. although D. if
4、 --May I open the window to let in some fresh air?
-- __________
A. Come on. B. Take care.
C. Go ahead! D. Hold on!
5、—Won’t you go shopping with your mother?
—Unless she ____ to buy me a new sweater.
A.will promise B.promised C.promises D.is promising
6、(2014·四川) Grandma pointed to the hospital and said, "That’s _____________ I was born."
A. when B. how
C. why D. where
7、“Go and speak to the tribal chieftains,” said the camel driver. “Tell them about the armies that are ________.”
A.responding B.settling
C.wandering D.approaching
8、—Oh, my father has been in Europe for three months.
—Really, when _________ there?
A.has he gone B.did he go
C.had he go D.would he go
9、—Has Mary finished writing her article? — No, and it _____ before class was over.
A. should be finished B. should finish
C. should have finished D. ought to have been finished
10、Ladies and gentlemen, please remain __________ until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A.seated
B.seating
C.to seat
D.seat
11、________ is generally agreed that people should love and protect the environment.
A. That B. As
C. Which D. It
12、We don't imagine the twins have arrived, _____?
A. do we B. have they
C. don’t we D. haven’t they
13、After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane ______ her job as a doctor in the countryside.
A.set out
B.took over
C.took up
D.set up
14、________ is announced in today's paper, they have succeeded in solving many problems according to the new theory.
A. It B. As C. That D. What
15、You can set the table. ________, I’ll start making dinner.
A.Meanwhile B.Somehow C.Otherwise D.However
16、When you meet a new word in reading the English newpapers, you can guess its meaning but needn’t always ________ the dictionary.
A. look at B. carry on C. come across D. refer to
17、She has great pressure at work recently and that may ________ her abnormal behavior.
A.account for B.call for C.stand for D.exchange for
18、In an ad campaign you may need to different kinds of media, including posters, newspapers, magazines, radios and television.
A.urge B.employ C.fancy D.design
19、We were told all the work ______ by now.
A.was finished B.has been finished C.had finished D.had been finished
20、If you don’t ___ your smoking,I will ____ your supply.
A. cut up;cut down B. cut down;cut off
C. cut in;cut off D. cut in;cut up
21、The man_________ in prison now because he broke the law during the quarantine time.
A.kept
B.is being kept
C.is keeping
D.was kept
22、I would appreciate ______ if you could give me a reply as soon as possible.
A.you B.it C.that D.them
23、But for your error, it _______ easier for you to pass the driving test. After all, you had high-quality training.
A.must have been
B.should be
C.might have been
D.could be
24、______ from space, the earth, with water ______ seventy percent of its surface, looks like a blue ball.
A.Seen, covering
B.Seen, covered
C.Seeing, covering
D.Seeing, covered
25、I waited for him at the train station for an hour and I was afraid that he may miss the train, but luckily, he showed up with only ten minutes ______.
A.remain B.to remain
C.remained D.remaining
26、Beverly Cleary, the celebrated children’s author whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through the likes of Ramona and Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died. She was 104.
Trained as a librarian, Cleary didn’t start writing books until her early 30s, when she wrote Henry Huggins, published in 1950. Children worldwide came to love the adventures of Huggins and his neigh-bours Ellen Tebbits, Otis Spofford, Beezus Quimby and her younger sister, Ramona. They live in a real street in Portland, Oregon, the city where Cleary spent much of her youth.
Ramona, perhaps her best-known character, first appeared in Henry Huggins with only a brief mention. “All the children appeared to be only children, so I threw in a little sister and she didn’t go away. She kept appearing in other books, ” Cleary said.
Cleary herself was an only child and said the character wasn’t a mirror. “I was a well-behaved little girl, not that I wanted to be, ” she said. “At the age of Ramona, in those days, children played outside. We played hopscotch(跳房子)and jump rope and I loved them and always had wounded knees. ”
Cleary stopped writing recently, because she said she felt it was important for writers to know when to quit. “I even got rid of my typewriter. It was a nice one but I hate to type. When I started writing I found that I was thinking more about my typing than what I was going to say, ” she said in 2016. Although she put away her pen, Cleary re-released three of her most treasured books with three famous fans writing fore- words for the new editions.
Cleary’s books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and inspired many programmes, such as a 10-part PBS series, Ramona and the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus. Cleary was asked once what her favourite character was. “Does your mother have a favourite child? ” she responded.
【1】What do we know about Cleary?
A.She was a late starter as an author.
B.She wrote true stories in her books.
C.She published her first book in the 1930s.
D.She drew writing inspiration from her neighbours.
【2】What can be learned about Ramona in Cleary’s books?
A.She was a well-behaved little girl.
B.She was an only child of her family.
C.She had an impressive first appearance.
D.She played an increasingly bigger role.
【3】Which of the following best describes Cleary as a child?
A.Strange.
B.Active.
C.Lonely.
D.Quiet.
【4】What did Cleary do after quitting writing?
A.She translated her books into other languages.
B.She learned to type quickly and correctly.
C.She added her fans’ words to her books.
D.She made TV programmes based on her books.
27、 Loneliness is a feeling I know very well. I live in an apartment with no one but my dog, and I don’t get a lot of company because most of my friends have moved to another town, got married, or simply lost touch. I loved the peace and quiet at first, but a few months later, I realized I had a serious problem and decided to learn how to live a happy life alone. 【1】.
1. Take Care of Your Home
When you’re not around other people, it is easy to lose interest in tidying up your home. Even if you don’t have a roommate or company that frequently walks in your door, 【2】.
2. 【3】
If you don’t see beauty in your world, you’re not looking hard enough. If you’re home alone and feeling down, walk outside and spend some time with nature. Go to the park, walk on a nature trail, clear your thoughts, listen to the sounds of the forest, and you will find the beauty that’s right in front of you.
3. Watch Out for Noisy Thoughts
【4】. If you find yourself thinking, “I feel so lonely right now,” it’s easy to keep that thought process going in the wrong direction. If you find yourself stressing out, do something that relaxes you. Light some candles or incense, take a nice hot bubble bath, perform some gentle yoga poses, or play soft music.
4. Create Something of Value
The best way to feel happy alone is to spend your time creating something that brings you joy. start a blog about a topic that interests you, 【5】, or learn a new language, like German or Spanish.
Having friends and family is great but we all need to learn how to live a happy life alone.
A.Treat Yourself to a Big Meal
B.Here are some tips I learned along the way.
C.go to the park and paint a landscape to hang on your wall
D.Find Beauty in the Ordinary
E.you had better clean house at least once a week.
F.There is no reason to bury yourself in depressing news stories for hours on end.
G.Your thoughts can be your best friend and worst enemy
28、 Enjoy historic Oakland Cemetery after dark at Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours, a seasonal tradition! A costumed docent (讲解员) guides you through the cemetery’s beautifully-lit Victorian gardens as you experience the stories that Atlanta’s sons and daughters come to life.
Tours will be held nightly from 5: 30 pm to 10: 30 pm, Friday Oct. 23—Sunday Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 29—Saturday, Oct. 31. Tours last approximately one hour.
The evening also includes musical performances. A story teller and guests are encouraged to arrive in costume to set the mood for the events.
Tickets are available in advance only via ticketalternative. com. Tickets are $25 for adults and $13 for children aged 4-12 (plus taxes and fees). Children under 3 are free. This event is family-friendly, but is recommended for children aged 8 and up.
Tickets go on sale to Historic Oakland Foundation members in advance, on July 1-15, and go on sale to the general public on July 15. If you’re not a HOF member, join today!
【1】When can we take part in Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours?
A.At 8:30 am on Oct. 23.
B.At 8: 30 pm on Oct. 24.
C.At 10: 00 pm on Oct. 28.
D.At 10: 00 am on Oct. 31.
【2】What can we do while attending the tours?
A.Learn to build Victorian gardens.
B.Get Halloween costumes for free.
C.Enjoy some musical performances.
D.Tell other people Halloween stories.
【3】How much should a couple with their 8-year-old son pay for the tickets?
A.$13.
B.$38.
C.$50.
D.$63.
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【1】What can we know about Burlington School?
A.It is open all year. B.It is located in London.
C.It provides no accommodation. D.It offers no social practice classes.
【2】How is New School of English different from the others?
A.It sets a strict age limit.
B.Its accommodation is optional.
C.Its teachers are qualified and experienced.
D.It offers General and Specialist English courses.
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30、 When my teenaged son became seriously ill, terrible times for my family began. Our once-happy home became tense and ______. My husband and I were exhausted under the great stress of ______ my son. It was as if we forgot how to communicate—we couldn’t have a simple ______ without a fighting. Our marriage was on the point of breaking up.
One evening, my son and I were talking about _______ I recalled my first Valentine’s present from my husband, a kazoo (卡祖笛). I was ______ when I received it because I couldn’t get it to make a sound ______ I am a professional saxophone(萨克斯) player. However hard I tried, it just never ______ . The kazoo eventually got ______ and forgotten. But My son was interested and insisted on seeing it. After some ______, I found it.
“You couldn’t get a sound? What’s so ______ about it?” my husband asked, amazed. He grabbed the kazoo and ______. Nothing happened. Surprised, he tried again. Still there was no sound. Frustrated. he tried again,______ to produce a funny sound like an angry bumblebee(大黄峰) ______ in the mouth of a bear. We burst into laughter. My son took a ______ to play the kazoo. He did no better than us, causing more ______.
Seeing his face light up, we felt as if the gloom(黑暗) had ______ and a ray of sunshine was let in. It was the best ten ______ of the past couple of years. The mood stayed ______ for the rest of the evening. It didn’t solve anything. But this ______ with the kazoo proved to be a turning point that always ______ us that there are still things to laugh at and enjoy, and that we can still connect as a family.
【1】A.content B.depressed C.puzzled D.excited
【2】A.looking for B.suffering from C.caring for D.moving off
【3】A.conversation B.meal C.vacation D.party
【4】A.diseases B.relationships C.festivals D.gifts
【5】A.moved B.satisfied C.disappointed D.embarrassed
【6】A.although B.if C.so D.but
【7】A.made B.worked C.mattered D.served
【8】A.picked out B.cut of C.packed away D.thrown away
【9】A.argument B.research C.treatment D.trouble
【10】A.happy B.useful C.hard D.funny
【11】A.blew B.observed C.cleaned D.shook
【12】A.never B.only C.hardly D.even
【13】A.chewed B.lost C.rooted D.trapped
【14】A.risk B.seat C.turn D.rest
【15】A.laughing B.damaging C.complaining D.fighting
【16】A.fallen B.filled C.lifted D.approached
【17】A.minutes B.days C.weeks D.months
【18】A.calm B.light C.bad D.confident
【19】A.connection B.experiment C.share D.experience
【20】A.recommend B.reminds C.warms D.promises
31、根据课文内容填空
The most 【1】 and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. 【2】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may 【3】children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year 【4】 .Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals,【5】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, 【6】 in the streets day and night, loud music and colourful 【7】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for 【8】around the world. It celebrates the return of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival 【9】 a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks as though 【10】is covered with pink snow.
32、假如你是李华,你的英国朋友 Peter 来信咨询你暑假的学习和生活安排,请根据以下要点给回信,内容包括: 1.阅读; 2.锻炼身体;3.参加社会实践。
注意:词数 100 左右,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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