1、---How was the Third World Intelligence Congress in Tianjin, Bella?
---Wonderful! It was the first time I ______ such intelligent robots.
A.has seen
B.has been seen
C.had seen
D.had been seen
2、Beijing, ________ is the capital of China, is a very beautiful city.
A.that
B.whom
C.whose
D.which
3、Clearly and thoughtfully written, the book inspires in students who wish to seek their own answers.
A.reference
B.structure
C.confidence
D.resource
4、So far, during her time at the English Club, Lucy ___ to six parties and ten barbecues.
A. came B. comes C. has come D. has been coming
5、 Many people agree that there has never been a more splendid opening ceremony than ______ of the Beijing Olympic Games in history.
A. one B. what C. that D. it
6、— I’m sorry to tell you that you made a mistake in your test.
— How can that be? I did it _______ in class.
A.as told B.as am told
C.as telling D.as I told
7、Public service ads,also PSAs,often _________ for free,_________ to educate people about health,safety or any other problem that affects public welfare.
A. run;meant B. are run;are meant
C. are run;mean D. run;are meant
8、We were going to play football, but it was so hot that we decided to do ________.
A. nevertheless B. otherwise
C. regardless D. likewise
9、A series of polices has been adopted so far _________ benefits the poverty-stricken people will enjoy.
A.which B.that C.whose D.as
10、Our evidence shows that ________ time outdoors is good for kids’ eyes.
A.spend B.to be spent C.spending D.spent
11、— Didn’t you talk any with Rice?
—No, the plane __________ off when I rushed to the airport to see her off.
A. was taking B. had taken
C. took D. has taken
12、It displeases my parents when Richard and I stay out late at night. My parents don't _____ of Richard and me staying out late at night.
A.approach B.allow C.appeal D.approve
13、Unfortunately, some natural signs which might have helped more people survive the earthquake were ________.
A. abandoned B. ignored
C. deserted D. rejected
14、Making eye contact gives the interviewer the impression that you’re confident _______ you actually feel quite uncomfortable.
A. in case B. even though
C. only if D. now that
15、However occupied you are with study, try to ______ at least 15 minutes each day to have some exercise.
A. put out B. put through
C. put off D. put aside
16、With more and more farmers moving to cities, an inadequate labor force is ________ becoming a major factor affecting the country's grain output.
A.automatically B.occasionally
C.absolutely D.gradually
17、— I’m sorry.I ________ at you the other day.
— Forget it.I was a bit out of control myself.
A. shouldn’t shout
B. shouldn’t have shouted
C. mustn’t shout
D. mustn’t have shouted
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、Finally, I made the choice to withdraw from college to care for my grandma __________ the fact that she had developed cancer.
A. In favor of B. in possession of
C. in view of D. in charge of
20、Their relationship,______ on years of open communication with each other,will last.
A.base B.to base C.basing D.based
21、Coral reefs(珊瑚礁) are not just beautiful to look at,but also very useful.They shelter nearly 25% of ocean life and provide food for billions of people.However, like many other species,this amazing ecosystem(生态系统) is in danger of dying out!
There are two main reasons for the destruction—the rising carbon dioxide levels caused by global warming as well as human influences like bottom operation.While not much can be done about the former,the loss caused by the latter can be reduced.
Bottom operation involves dropping nets to the ocean bed and then dragging them up when filled with fish.This action damaged the ocean floor,causing the coral branches to separate from the reefs.While that is very discouraging,the good news is that if these branches are found quickly,they can be saved.At present,that work is being performed by volunteer divers. But the method has only limited success because they cannot stay long underwater, nor reach depths of over 200 meters where some of the deep-sea coral grows.
However,this is not the case for Coralbots—the robots that can constantly seek out broken branches.A team of ‘coral bots’,each individually working to simple rules will piece together damaged bits of coral, allowing them to regrow. They are programmed to be able to distinguish between other things and the coral.The robots work together in groups,similar to bees.If one coralbot is damaged, then the others will still be able to complete the task.
Dr Lea-Anne Henry said:“The project of using coralbots offers us the possibility to restore(修复) the function of reefs.It is in the final stage of testing.Once ready, the researchers hope to build hundreds of them and use them effectively in the waters off Scotland and then hopefully in the oceans across the world.”
【1】Which of the following is a cause of the danger that coral reefs are facing?
A.The appearance of new creatures.
B.The seriously polluted sea water.
C.The activities of volunteer divers.
D.Human activities like bottom operation.
【2】Compared with volunteer divers,coralbots ________.
A.can stay longer underwater
B.must work as bees do
C.can distinguish what is coral
D.can never be damaged
【3】What does the underlined word“them”in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Coralbots. B.Broken branches.
C.working bees. D.Bits of coral.
【4】We can infer from the passage that ________.
A.bottom operation has affected most underwater creatures
B.broken branches of coral can regrow if saved in time
C.hundreds of the coralbots have worked well in the oceans
D.with the coralbots all damaged coral reefs can be restored
22、Book:No Looking Back
Author:Shivani Gupta
Snivani had thrown a party one evening and awoke the next morning in hospital because of a car crash.It took Shivani years of pain,struggle and determination to regain control of her life and her body.Then tragedy struck again. As the newly-married Shivani drove to Manali with her family,a truck crashed into her car.Shivani refused to give in—she wouldn't let her injury keep her from achieving her ambitions.
Book:Courage Beyond Compare
Author:Sanjay Sharma
The 10 sportspersons in the book are champions in diverse fields like athletics,swimming and badminton,who have brought glory to the country.They overcame their physical limitations to reach the top of their chosen fields.
Book:Face to Face
Author:Ved Mehta
Blind since the age of four,the author led a lonely childhood in India until he was accepted to the Arkansas School for the Blind,to which he flew alone at 15.America and the school changed his life,leading him to degrees at Oxford and Harvard and a fruitful writing career.
Book:This Star Won’t Go Out
Author:Lori and Wayne Earl
Diagnosed with cancer at 12,Esther Earl was a bright and talented,but very normal teenager.She lived a hope-filled and generous life.A cheerful,positive and encouraging daughter,sister and friend,Esther died in 2010,shortly after turning 16,but not before inspiring thousands through her growing online presence.
【1】The bookNo Looking Backmainly talks about ________.
A. an unlucky girl who experienced two car accidents
B. 10 disabled athletes who are champions in sports field
C. a successful author who was blind during his childhood
D. an inspiring teenager who died of cancer
【2】When reading the book written by Sanjay Sharma,we will ________.
A. find the author is a sports lover
B. get inspired by the sportspersons’spirits
C. be proud to be a sportsperson
D. find sportspersons are full of power
【3】In which book does the author tell of himself?
A. Face to Face.
B. This Star Won't GO Out.
C. Courage Beyond Compare.
D. No Looking Back.
【4】Which word can best describe the characters of all the four books?
A. Intelligent. B. Passionate. C. Inspiring D. Pessimistic
23、In a room at Texas Children Cancer Center in Houston, eight-year-old Simran Jatar lay in bed with a drip (点滴) above her to fight her bone cancer. Over her bald (秃的) head, she wore a pink hat that matched her clothes. But the third grader’s cheery dressing didn’t mask her pain and weary eyes.
Then a visitor showed up. “Do you want to write a song?” asked Anita Kruse, 49, rolling a cart equipped with an electronic keyboard, a microphone and speakers. Simran stared. “Have you ever written a poem?” Anita Kruse continued. “Well, yes,” Simran said.
Within minutes, Simran was reading her poem into the microphone. “Some bird soaring through the sky,” she said softly. “Imagination in its head…” Anita Kruse added piano music, a few warbling (鸣, 唱) birds, and finally the girl’s voice. Thirty minutes later, she presented Simran with a CD of her first recorded song.
That was the beginning of Anita Kruse’s project, Purple Songs Can Fly, one that has helped more than 125 young patients write and record songs. As a composer and pianist who had performed at the hospital, Kruse said that the idea of how she could help “came in one flash”.
The effect on the kids has been great. One teenage girl, curling (蜷缩) in pain in her wheelchair, stood unaided to dance to a hip-hop song she had written. A 12-year-old boy with Hodgkin’s disease who rarely spoke surprised his doctors with a song he called I Can Make It.
“My time with the kids is heartbreaking because of the severity of their illnesses,” says Anita Kruse. “But they also make you happy, when the children are smiling, excited to share their CD with their families.”
Simran is now an active sixth grader and cancer-free. From time to time, she and her mother listen to her song, Always Remembering, and they always remember the “really sweet and nice and loving” lady who gave them a shining moment in the dark hour.
【1】Simran Jatar lay in bed in hospital because ______.
A. most of her hair had fallen out
B. she was receiving treatment for cancer
C. she felt depressed and quit from school
D. she was suffering from a pain in her back
【2】What do we know about Anita Kruse’s project?
A. It helps young patients record songs.
B. It is supported by singers and patients.
C. It aims to replace the medical treatment.
D. It offers patients chances to realize their dreams.
【3】What does the case of a 12-year-old boy suggest?
A. Most children are naturally fond of music.
B. He was brave enough to put up performance.
C. The project has positive effect on young patients.
D. Singing is the best way to treat some illnesses.
【4】 What is probably the best title for the passage?
A. Purple Songs Can Fly
B. Singing Can Improve Health
C. A Shining Moment in Life
D. A Kind Woman—Anita Kruse
24、To prevent the deserts coming near, China has planted billions of trees---to replace destroyed forests and as barriers against the sand. This isn’t a cure, though, say experts, as thirsty trees can make the problem worse by taking in groundwater.
“Planting tress is one way, but it isn’t that simple. It doesn’t solve the basic issue of water resources,” says Wu Bo, a professor. “We need to calculate how much water the trees will absorb, or else it could have a negative effect.”
Villagers in Zhengxin have taken on this challenge, with limited success. When the irrigation channels began to run dry, Lu Xianglin switched from wheat to cotton on his land. He also planted trees to protect his fields from sandstorms. He says he still gets good yields(产量) using flood irrigation and earns a good income for his family.
Other farmers haven’t stuck it out(坚持到底): about one in three have left Zhengxin in the past 10 years after their wheat crops died. Young people who can find jobs in the towns rarely return.
Last week, Mr Lu joined the other men in his village on a government-arranged trip to see the land that has been set aside for their relocation, nearly 40 miles to the south. The next day, he was back, shaking his head at the plan. The idea of uprooting his family troubles him, as does the idea of giving up the land that fed his forefathers. He prefers to stay and keep up the fight.
“With enough water, this problem can be solved,” Lu says. “We can plant trees and grass, and they will grow bigger. That will stop the desert.”
Experts say that farmers could switch to drip irrigation (滴灌)to lessen their water intake for growing crops. Elsewhere in the region, farmers have built brick greenhouses as part of a plan to grow vegetables using less water. Roadside signs urge farmers to “Save Water, Protect the Environment”.
【1】 The negative effect of planting trees in deserts is that __________.
A. it can make groundwater become less
B. it can prevent the sand moving freely
C. it can stop crops growing well
D. it can get the soil to become poor
【2】Why did Mr. Lu NOT accept the idea of relocation?
A. Because the plan of relocation will cost him much money.
B. Because his family had trouble moving away.
C. Because he was reluctant to give up his land.
D. Because he would rather stay than fight against the deserts.
【3】What can we infer from the passage?
A. The deserts drive more and more people to leave their homes for their lives.
B. People have no means to fight against the land becoming desert.
C. Water is the biggest barrier for people to stop the desert.
D. Planting trees cannot solve the problem of desertification of farmland.
【4】What advice is given by experts to save water?
A. To plant more trees.
B. To build greenhouses.
C. To change crops.
D. To use drip irrigation.
25、When we pay attention, we see courage every day. I see it in my classroom when a student __________ her hand and says, “I’m completely lost.” Do you know how incredibly __________ it is to say so when you’re pretty sure every one else gets it?
I recently saw another __________ of ordinary courage in my son Charlie’s preschool. Parents were invited to ____ a music presentation by the kids. You know the __________— twenty-five children singing with fifty-plus __________ in the audience holding up cameras.
One girl cried her way through the entire __________ because she couldn’t see her mom. As I was telling Charlie goodbye, I saw her mom burst through the door, and immediately start __________ the room for her daughter. Another mother walked by this stressed mom, shook her head and __________ her eyes.
Just then one more mom walked up to this now ____________ mom and smiled. “I wasn’t just late. I ____________ forgot.” She said, “It’s okay. We’re in the same boat.” The woman’s face ____________ and she wiped away a tear. By the time she made it to the corner where the teacher was still ____________ her daughter, she looked calm.
The mom who stopped and shared her story of ____________ was practicing courage. She didn’t have to. Every time we choose ____________, we make the world a little kinder and braver.
【1】
A.puts down
B.puts up
C.picks up
D.takes up
【2】
A.awful
B.normal
C.brave
D.typical
【3】
A.issue
B.trend
C.report
D.example
【4】
A.attend
B.advertise
C.perform
D.organize
【5】
A.tension
B.scene
C.silence
D.song
【6】
A.photographers
B.teachers
C.parents
D.reporters
【7】
A.performance
B.competition
C.arrangement
D.celebration
【8】
A.scanning
B.sweeping
C.decorating
D.occupying
【9】
A.opened
B.rolled
C.closed
D.covered
【10】
A.grateful
B.merciful
C.cheerful
D.tearful
【11】
A.immediately
B.temporarily
C.occasionally
D.completely
【12】
A.hardened
B.softened
C.darkened
D.reddened
【13】
A.encouraging
B.criticizing
C.comforting
D.threatening
【14】
A.concentration
B.inspiration
C.instruction
D.imperfection
【15】
A.courage
B.wisdom
C.gratitude
D.honesty
26、随着经济的发展,越来越多的文化遗产(cultural relics)遭到破坏。假设你是红星中学高中生李华,请给当地报社写一封信,就以下两个方面谈谈你的看法,以纪念6月10日的“世界文化遗产日(the World Cultural Heritage Day)”。
要点:
1. 文化遗迹的重要性(见证历史和文化,帮助人们了解过去;稀少,有价值)
2. 呼吁人们保护文化遗产
注意:
1. 要涵盖所给要点,词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Editor,
I am Li Hua, a senior student from Hong Xing High School.
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Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
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