1、---Can I help you?
---I’d like to buy a present for my father’s birthday, _______ at the proper price but of great value.
A. That B. everything C. one D. this
2、All of ________ are glad to see ________.
A.we, him
B.us, she
C.us, him
D.we, he
3、_____ by some red lanterns, our house looks beautiful, so I don’t think it needs ______.
A. To light; to be decorated B. Lit; decorating
C. To light; decorating D. Lit; being decorated
4、The account offered by the bank will be ____ exactly to your needs.
A.met B.tailored C.satisfied D.taken
5、Since you are interested in traditional Chinese cultures, I think the festival is worth ________.
A. experiencing B. being experienced
C. of being experienced D. to be experienced
6、The vote of the government does not have an overall ____compared with that of all the other parties added together.
A.major B.majority C.maximum D.matter
7、I was about to start the period __________suddenly there was a knock on the door.
A.while
B.as
C.which
D.when
8、We don’t need magic to change the world____we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: the power to imagine better, said J K Rowling.
A. though B. unless C. before D. when
9、Then little more than a minute, we saw a strange red and orange light in the sky, ________ by a cloud of white smoke.
A.to follow
B.followed
C.following
D.being followed
10、When you go by train, make sure you take an express, ___________stops only at big stations.
A.one B.one that C.that D.what
11、The energy program ______ at reducing our dependence on fossil fuels has made considerable breakthroughs in the past decades.
A.aiming
B.aimed
C.being aiming
D.to aim
12、After a 5-minute discussion, we came up with a better ____ to the math problem.
A. access B. way
C. approach D. aspect
13、Had the calculations been done by hand, all practical value ______ by the time they were finished.
A.had lost
B.would lose
C.would have lost
D.should have lost
14、Chairman Xi Jinping and Jong-un held talks, reaching the important _____ that the two sides agreed to make joint efforts to push for continuous new development of China-DPRK relationships in the new era.
A. consistence B. consensus
C. conscience D. compromise
15、In________eyes of children,playing on the Internet can only bring them________great fun.
A. the;a B. 不填;a
C. the;不填 D. 不填;不填
16、Susan has ______ more than $5000 in the last three months, with which she could buy new bicycles for those poor children.
A. accelerated B. accompanied
C. accumulated D. acknowledged
17、If we had taken such effective ________ much earlier, the river would not be polluted so seriously now.
A. treasures B. efforts
C. measures D. actions
18、—He didn’t feel a bit nervous when ________.
—No.He’d had a lot of time ________ for it after all.
A. interviewing;to prepare
B. interviewed;to prepare
C. interviewing;preparing
D. being interviewed;preparing
19、Mary clapped her hand over her mouth _____ she realized her words hurt little Tom.
A. ever since B. as if
C. so that D. as soon as
20、They’ve finally decided to put an end to the long and bitter ________ between them and make peace.
A. survey B. conflict C. concern D. request
21、One evening last summer, when I asked my 17-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response surprised me, “What’s a colander (漏勺)?” he asked.
I could only blame myself. Nobody’s hands went in the sauce except my own. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it, I wondered what else I hadn’t prepared Ray for.
As parents, while we focus on our child’s confidence and character, we perhaps don’t always consider that we are also raising someone’s future roommate, boyfriend, husband, or father. I wanted to know that I’d raised a boy who would never ask the woman in his life, “What’s for dinner?” So I came up with a plan: I would offer Ray a private home economics course. I was delighted to find that he didn’t say no.
For two hours, three days a week, Ray was all mine. One day, as his tomato sauce reduced on the stove, he washed and seasoned a chicken for roasting. Then he rolled out the piecrust (馅饼) and filled it with apples, all while listening to my explanation on the importance of preheating an oven.
I knew that he would rather have been shooting hoops I the driveway than learning to mend socks with his mother — he tried to beg off sewing lessons, even though I insisted that one day, someone would find the sight of him fixing his own shirt very attractive — but it couldn’t be denied that he was learning, and______________“I appreciate more what you do as a mom,” he told me one day.
Ray now understands the finer points of cooking, and more important, he realizes there’s nothing masculine (男子气的) about being helpless. Not only can he make his own dinner, he can make it for his family, too. That’s what I call a man.
【1】Hearing her son’s question, the author felt _______.
A. shocked B. angry
C. disappointed D. calm
【2】We can learn from the text that Ray ________.
A. preferred sewing to cooking
B. made great progress in cooking
C. was unwilling to take the course at first
D. always thought it attractive to do housework
【3】The underlined part “more than just housekeeping” shows that Ray ______.
A. fell in love with house work
B. did other work in the house
C. began to be more important
D. acknowledged the author’s efforts
【4】What would be the best title for the text?
A. Should boys be involved in housework?
B. Present for my future daughter-in-law.
C. I’m proud I’ve raised a curious son.
D. Dependent or independent.
22、My daughter went to see The Wild One recently and she commented that Marlon Brando was wearing jeans so long ago. Of course he helped set the trend, so that got me thinking about the link between films and trends in fashion. Fashion and films have gone hand in hand for long. The Wild One is a good example: it appeared in 1954, starring Brando. Dressed in a black leather motorcycle jacket, leather cap and jeans, he created a look which is still considered “cool” today. Everyone from Madonna to middle-aged men is seen wearing the classic leather motorcycle jacket.
Another strong influence on fashion trends was Breakfast at Tiffany’s, starring Audrey Hepburn. She made famous the simple black dress that looks perfect at either a cocktail party or just standing around an expensive department store like Tiffany’s with a pastry and coffee in your hand, as Audrey Hepburn does in the film. She looks so elegant, wearing simple but beautiful dresses, big dark glasses and a string of pearls around her neck. Audrey Hepburn still influences women’s fashion with her “Tiffany’s look”.
In more modem times, the film star Uma Thurman created a major fashion trend when she appeared in the film Pulp Fiction, made in 1994. Her style was very simple. Her black trousers, crisp white shirt and hair style was copied by women in the world.
Influencing fashion trends can often be about timing. The movie Memoirs of a Geisha came just in time to start a trend in Japanese fashion. It starred the Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who wore beautiful silk kimonos (和服), and it won an Oscar for Costume Design. Many travel companies picked up on the trend and ran “geisha trips” to Japan. The film has also led to a regained interest in kimonos. It is now quite common to see young Japanese women wearing kimonos not just on traditional occasions, but at various social events. The fashion is also beginning to spread to Western countries.
【1】What is the best title of the passage?
A. Films and fashion. B. Stars’ fashion.
C. Influential films. D. Film cultures.
【2】Who will people associate Madonna wearing the leather motorcycle jacket with?
A. Zhang Ziyi. B. Audrey Hepburn.
C. Uma Thurman. D. Marlon Brando.
【3】What is implied in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s according to the passage?
A. One can be active by wearing black.
B. One can be elegant by dressing simply.
C. One can be famous by looking perfect.
D. One can be stylish by eating at Tiffany’s.
【4】What does the film Memoirs of a Geisha lead to?
A. The popularity of the Chinese actress.
B. The worldwide reading of Geisha stories.
C. The recovery of interest in kimonos.
D. The “geisha trips” to social events.
23、 Imagine being a business that regularly takes huge quantities of your own products worth millions of pounds and burns them up. Your stock literally goes up in smoke. It sounds crazy, but the practice is common for some of the world's biggest clothing manufacturers .They argue that it is the most cost-effective way of maintaining their brand's exclusivity (独特性).
The clothes that are burned are those that do not sell at a high enough price. Rather than watch them go on sale, the companies would set fire to them and regain a small amount of energy.
Nobody knows exactly how much unsold stock is burnt annually by those fashion houses, but burning clothes has various negative impacts on the environment. For example, burning clothes made from artificial fibers may release plastic microfibers into the atmosphere, which worsens global warming. A U.K. parliamentary committee report on sustainability and the fashion industry advises the government to ban the burning of unsold stock if it can be reused or recycled.
Actually, there are other approaches. What if those companies had a section tasked with taking back unsold clothes, redesigning them into new products, and shipping out the new products to the market once again?
There is also now an opportunity to focus on biodegradable (可生物降解的)fabrics. Clothes that break down faster might not have to be burned. They would also appeal to those who care about the environmental impact of their own wardrobes.
Additionally, we have an over-production problem. According to the World Bank, while clothing sales have risen steadily since 2000, clothing utilization has fallen at roughly the same rate. For every extra T-shirt that is sold, it will be worn roughly half as much as it would have been 20 years ago. That means better forecasting market trends would in theory result in less waste.
Burning clothes won't happen simply through fashion firms. The scale of fashion production has to change. And it's important to recognize that these consumer-focused brands will only go where the market takes them. If protecting the environment really matters to the public, they have to make clear that they want more sustainable clothing in the first place. Without consumers demanding that, it won't change.
【1】Paragraph 3 mainly talks about .
A. how important the U.K. parliamentary committee report is
B. why fashion firms should end burning unsold stock
C. why fashion firms burn unsold clothes in large numbers every year
D. how artificial fabrics will contribute to global warming
【2】The underlined expression "clothing utilization" in the 6th paragraph means .
A. how long clothing lasts B. how well clothing sells
C. how often clothing is used D. how clothing is designed
【3】All the following possible solutions are mentioned in the passage to deal with unsold clothes except
A. Making consumers feel better about their purchases.
B. Redesigning and making them into new clothes.
C. Conducting research on market demand before production.
D. Making clothes out of environmentally-friendly materials.
【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Burning clothes is a better option for every fashion firm.
B. Consumers play a key role in stopping burning clothes.
C. The secret that some fashion firms burn clothes is well kept.
D. Today's clothes are better than those two decades ago.
24、 David is an excellent student and he comes from New York. His family was there until he finished eighth grade. David had no choice but to sleep on park benches. Being alone on the streets was scary. One thing kept David going: his determination to do well in school.
Even though many things were difficult in David’s life, one thing was going very well. David was accepted to a special high school called MC2STEM.It is a public school in Cleveland for kids who are extremely good at science. The school turned out a peaceful place for David. He especially enjoyed having the chance to learn by doing lots of projects.
High school wasn’t easy. But David says that the school helped him set high standards for himself. Even when he didn’t have a place to stay at night, David kept his focus on his schoolwork.
While he was homeless, David would sometimes sleep in the park during the day because it was safer. “ If you sleep in the daytime in the park, people won’t bother you,” he says. “you’re just taking a nap. It’s acceptable.” Then David would study through the night. He showered at a friend’s house when his friend’s parents were at work.
All his hard work paid off. In May 2011, David graduated second in his high school class. He was accepted to 22 colleges. He also won a scholarship form the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It will pay for all his college expenses.
Last fall, David began attending Harvard University, one of the top colleges in the US.”I found the perfect school for me.” He wrote in his blog.
In the future, David might look for a job at a company like Google. Even better, he would like to start his own company. David says, “ I want to work for myself.”
【1】According to the passage, David ________.
A. liked to sleep on park benches.
B. studied very hard.
C. felt high school was easy.
D. hated doing a lot of projects.
【2】We can know from the passage that David would _________.
A. work only in big companies.
B. start a company with partners.
C. win a scholarship again.
D. have a bright future.
【3】Which of the following word can best describe David?
A. cautious B.Lazy C. Determined D. Creative
【4】What’s the best title for the passage?
A. A top University B. A Poor Student
C. Homeless to Harvard D. Winning a Scholarship
25、This past April I visited my parents on the farm I’d grown up on. I ________ outside to drink in the feel of “home”, a ______ I really needed right then. The cold but fresh early-morning air chilled my nose, ears and bare hands.
Suddenly an _______ sweet smell of lilacs (丁香花) called to me. The lilacs in the distance were indeed in glorious bloom! Hurrying over, I pulled a bunch to my face and ______ the intoxicating (令人陶醉的) scent, as I had done every springtime throughout my childhood. A warm delight flowed through my _______ bones.
Walking back home, the symptoms of springtime – warmth, _________ and beauty – journeyed right along with me. At home, my father sat at the kitchen table, absorbed in the morning market reports.
I __________ announced, “It’s spring! The lilacs are in bloom !”
“Lilacs in blossom or not, it isn’t spring until winter is gone,” he contradicted. “We’ll still get a bit of __________ weather.”
But my heart refused to let that _______ the lilacs had brought to me disappear. Immediately, I ________ the card my mother had sent me just that past week – one that had inspired this trip home. Knowing I was feeling down, she sent a card with a photo of a single flower coming from the crack of rock. Printed on the card were the ________ words, “In the midst of winter, I found within me an everlasting spring,” ________ by my mother’s words, “Spring has always been your favorite time of year. As always, it’s ________.”
These are words that my mother, the optimist, lives by. Even during winter, she ________ spring. I love her sense of joy and her willingness to ________ it.
【1】
A.fled
B.hid
C.wandered
D.glanced
【2】
A.landscape
B.shadow
C.figure
D.comfort
【3】
A.unexpected
B.unfamiliar
C.authentic
D.ordinary
【4】
A.cared for
B.let out
C.held on
D.breathed in
【5】
A.nervous
B.chilly
C.rough
D.strong
【6】
A.love
B.loss
C.renewal
D.harvest
【7】
A.calmly
B.delightedly
C.anxiously
D.informally
【8】
A.wet
B.cold
C.warm
D.fine
【9】
A.courage
B.image
C.memory
D.pleasure
【10】
A.received
B.reviewed
C.recalled
D.reminded
【11】
A.uplifting
B.enthusiastic
C.challenging
D.subjective
【12】
A.explained
B.followed
C.suggested
D.clarified
【13】
A.outside
B.there
C.within
D.outdoors
【14】
A.finds
B.admires
C.misses
D.creates
【15】
A.predict
B.apply
C.notice
D.share
26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible.
Have you ever heard your own voice played back? Other people hear us differently from how we hear ourselves.The same is true of how we see ourselves.Each of us has a different self-concept. Our self-concept is the view you have of yourself. It may or may not mirror the way other people view you. This much is clear. Having a positive self-concept is an important part of good mental health.
Your self-concept starts forming when you are very young. Parents or guardians are the first and greatest influence. How they speak to you and treat you have a lasting effect. Grandparents sisters, brothers, and relatives have an effect too.Your skills and abilities also shape your self-concept. You may see yourself as a good basketball player or a good singer.You may feel you are good at writing stories but average in math. How you view your talents and abilities influences your overall self-concept.
Developing a positive self-concept is an important part of emotional health.Focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses. When you focus on your weaknesses, you may begin to feel that you are not good at anything. Instead, identify what you do well and what you enjoy doing This will help you develop a positive self-concept. Seeing yourself in a positive way will help you feel good about yourself.
Family members, friends, and teachers reinforce,or support your self-concept through messages. Some of the messages from people around you are spoken or written. Others take the form of looks or gestures."Way to go!" is an example of a positive word message.You may think you did well on a school project. Having your Parent or teacher tell you that you did a good job reinforces your belief.Keep in mind that sending positive messages is a two-way street. When you support others, they are likely to support you, too.
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