1、Zhu Zhiwen is now famous in singing. It is not his good luck but his hard work ________ has made him what he is today.
A.why
B.when
C.who
D.that
2、The classroom ________ by the students every day.
A.is cleaned
B.are cleaned
C.be cleaned
D.cleaned
3、 the duty of taking good care of my parents, I have decided to work in Quanzhou, which is close to my hometown.
A. To consider B. Considering
C. Considered D. To have considered
4、 She has been in doctors describe as a vegetative (植物的) state for six years.
A. what B. which C. that D. how
5、To the south of the school was a garden, _______ owner was seated in it playing chess with his little grandson every afternoon.
A. its B. whose
C. which D. that
6、Almost 90% of the most popular video games contain violence, and much of ________ is extremely violent.
A. which B. it C. them D. those
7、—Does Thomas agree to go with us?
—No, despite our efforts to _______ him.
A. advise B. persuade C. remind D. inform
8、The boy’s dream was to have his own laboratory ________ to try out some of his own ideas.
A. from which B. in which
C. by which D. at which
9、(2013·安徽合肥二模)—The cars give off a great deal of waste gas in the streets.
—Yes. But I'm sure something will be done to ________ air pollution.
A. reduce B. remove
C. collect D. warn
10、Music treatment involves a specialist playing an instrument or singing _______ the patient’s mood.
A.by means of
B.on behalf of
C.on account of
D.in response to
11、—I heard that the teacher would punish us all because nobody ______ responsibility for the broken window.
—I think we must ask Henry to tell the truth. This may be the best way to approach it.
A.cast B.ranked C.claimed D.attained
12、None of the servants were _______ when Mr. Smith wanted to send a message.
A.available B.attainable C.approachable D.acceptable
13、A sudden stop can be a very frightening experience, ________ if you are driving at high speed.
A. strangely B. especially
C. merely D. specially
14、It is not your grades but the attitude to your course matters.
A.that B.one C.what D.it
15、Usually the Player of the Year title is given to a big name from the best team.But this time there is a(n) ______.
A.break B.improvement
C.exception D.tradition
16、—I failed this monthly examination.
—It doesn’t matter. Faced with failure, we should keep enthusiastic, ourselves that we can overcome it.
A.convinced
B.convincing
C.to convince
D.convince
17、In contrast to the increasing original English books in China, you can only find a few books about modern China in the libraries of schools and universities in the UK, _______ in the bookshops.
A.rather than
B.let alone
C.other than
D.as against
18、—Mum, where's my packed lunch?
一In the kitchen. I you two sandwiches.
A. make B. am making
C. have made D. will make
19、--- Have we ________ water? --- Yes, ________. We’d better get some.
A. given out; we have run it out B. run out of; our water has run out
C. used up; our water has been run out D. run out; our water is running out
20、The USA shows great concern _______ human rights of all other countries, which is a laughing stock, _______ the many cases of blacks being maltreated in their own country.
A.about ; of B.to; relating to
C.for; concerning D.with; including
21、 In this funny,wise and heartfeel book,Confessions of a Bad Mother: the Teenage Years, Stephanie Calman covers the lives of her two children from when they were eight and seven to when they're 20 and 19 and have both gone off to college.
Luckily,whatever age they are,Calman writes about parenthood with the same winning mix of fondness and trouble. But on the whole,Calman goes for the the comedy aspects of parenthood,and the book is full of great jokes. But it also has its more reflective side,as she considers the whole strange business of family life-sometimes with a touch of sadness.Here, though, is a statement straight from the heart of her children's early teenage years...
It's the seemingly smaller changes that can be the most painful, like when they come back from a stay with friends and you rush to hug them. And they take a step back.Then there's the extreme self-consciousness you get at this stage; suddenly, everything you say is unconvincing, stupid and wrong.
Meanwhile,your teenagers need desperately to be praised, but throw it back in your face. But you must persist. This is not easy.
For example, when Lawrence or Lydia came home with a picture, we used to say: "OH WOW! WHAT A LOVELY PICTURE! LETIS PUT IT RIGHT UP HERE ON THE WALL! EVERYONE,COME AND LOOK AT THIS!"
Now when they do something impressive, such as passing an exam, we must not sound Too Pleased.Nor must we hug them and cover them with proud, delighted kisses.
"Oh,that's good, well done!” is about right, though on second thoughts I might lose them"!".
【1】Which of the following best describes Stephanie Calman's feelings to parenthood?
A.Proud but confused.
B.Positive but disappointed.
C.Loving but annoyed.
D.Pleased but unconcerned.
【2】Why do teenagers refuse to be hugged by their parents?
A.They are extremely self-conscious.
B.They think their parents are stupid.
C.They would like to be appreciated.
D.They are influenced by the friends.
【3】What .does Calman mean when she said on second thoughts I might lose them
A.She should praise her children calmly and quietly.
B.She should think twice before praising her children.
C.Her children might lose heart if they are not praised.
D.Her children might feel proud if they are praised.
【4】In writing the passage,the author aims to_____.
A.remember a writer
B.explain a growing phenomenon
C.introduce a book
D.recommend a child-raising way
22、LETHBRIDGE SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization comprised of members from the community who remember, recognize, and celebrate achievements of Lethbridge and area athletes and builders. Here are some of our 2020 nominees (提名者).
ATHLETE — JOLENE WATSON
Jolene Watson’s fierce efforts on the soccer pitch (球场) carried her all the way from Lethbridge to Oklahoma, where she carved out a record-breaking university career. Growing up in Lethbridg, she stood out on the pitch from early in her life as a three-time MVP of the Lethbridge City Select team from 1993 to 1996.
BUILDER — EUNICE DAVID
For nearly half a century, Eunice David has been the face of figure skating in Lethbridge. She is a hands-on volunteer, literally, as her introduction to the sport was helping to sew costumes when her children joined the Lethbridge Skating Club in the early 1970s. Within two years, she was elected to the club’s board of directors and had served the club for much of the next 37 years.
BUILDER — MARY DYCK
Mary Dyck’s passion for the spirit of sport has inspired her to make sure that spirit is accessible for as many others as possible. A university volleyball player, Dyck transferred to the University of Lethbridge in 1980. To stay involved while sitting out a year because of transfer regulations, she took a spot as an assistant coach, which motivated a passion that has carried her through nearly 40 years of coaching and organizing.
BUILDER — HOWARD RASMUSSEN
Howard Rasmussen is as close to a resident expert in southern Alberta volleyball as one will find. His coaching career started in Drumheller in 1972 when he took off the fall semester from university. He coached the high school boys’ volleyball team to a provincial championship.
【1】What enabled Eunice David to be elected to the club’s board?
A.Athletic skills.
B.Sewing skills.
C.Building skills.
D.Coaching skills.
【2】Who used to be a player before working as a coach?
A.Jolene Watson.
B.Eunice David.
C.Mary Dyck.
D.Howard Rasmussen.
【3】What is the purpose of the text?
A.To introduce some famous athletes.
B.To promote some sports events in Lethbridge.
C.To motivate people to get involved in sports.
D.To honor some contributors to Lethbridge sports.
23、When almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline (座机)?
These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact, plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.
Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter (29%) rely only on their smart phones, according to a survey. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a third admit that it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further 13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.
More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor — only 58 percent of Generation Ys(people born in or after 1980) still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.
Generation Xers (people born between 1965 and 1980) with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick up the phone (using Caller ID would take the fun out of it).
How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?
【1】What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobile phones?
A.Their target users.
B.Their wide popularity.
C.Their major functions.
D.Their complex design.
【2】What can we say about Baby Boomers?
A.They like smart phone games.
B.They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.
C.They keep using landline phones.
D.They are attached to their family.
【3】According to paragraph 4, what is the main reason for Australian families to keep their landline?
A.Users' age.
B.Convenience.
C.Household decoration.
D.Mobility.
【4】What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?
A.It remains a family necessity.
B.It is as important as the gas light.
C.It may increase daily expenses.
D.It will fall out of use some day.
24、In the hit film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up(虚构) a “bucket list” ------ a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise (乘船游览). From$1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts,touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star
accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall,breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的).See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-dayexploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999
【1】The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ____.
A. play a game B. pass away
C. list interesting places D. come to life
【2】According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?
A. At Oberoi AmarVilas B. Near the Forbidden City
C. Through Egypt Express D. In Sherpa village.
【3】If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that _____.
A. the sights may not be so good.
B. you may not be used to the food there
C. it is a tiring trip.
D. it is an expensive trip
25、In 1945,Sergeant (中士) John Gonsalves was sent to Germany soon after the Second World War ended, and he couldn’t wait to return home. In the meantime, he decided to send a letter to his _________, but the letter never arrived._________, it never arrived on time. Somehow, this lost letter from 1945 was_________in 2021._________workers did everything they could to deliver it to the _________of John’s family as soon as possible.
Although John_________in 2015 at the age of 92, he was_________by his wife, Angelina Gonsalves and their five sons.
“The mailman came and said, ‘Was your husband once in the_________?’ And I said, ‘Yes, he was,’ And he said, ‘Well, I think I have a letter for you,’” Angelina_________ . “I couldn’t believe it. And then I__________that it was his__________, you know? It was just so__________.”
In the two-page letter, John gave his mom a(n)__________on what life had been like at the station in Bad Orb, Germany. Most__________, though, John expressed his love for his__________, wishing them well and letting them know he was looking forward to returning home. He ended the letter with, “Love and__________, your son, John. I will be seeing you soon,I hope.”
Although the letter is 76 years late, it couldn’t have arrived at a__________time. It reached John’s family during the Christmas season, one of his favorite holidays.
“It was a joy to see her__________light up as she was reading his__________,” Brian Gonsalves, one of their sons, said. “He was a good man. He really was,” Angelina said, “Everybody loved him. That was__________. It seemed that he came back to me.”
【1】
A.son
B.mom
C.wife
D.father
【2】
A.Or rather
B.Or else
C.Above all
D.In all
【3】
A.described
B.destroyed
C.demanded
D.discovered
【4】
A.Medical
B.Technical
C.Postal
D.Physical
【5】
A.hands
B.bags
C.drawers
D.cars
【6】
A.watched out
B.set off
C.passed away
D.showed up
【7】
A.inspected
B.instructed
C.scolded
D.survived
【8】
A.team
B.army
C.committee
D.government
【9】
A.insisted
B.reminded
C.interrupted
D.recalled
【10】
A.forgot
B.wrote
C.recognized
D.reported
【11】
A.handwriting
B.capacity
C.honour
D.opinion
【12】
A.reasonable
B.predictable
C.amazing
D.disappointing
【13】
A.rule
B.update
C.operation
D.theory
【14】
A.likely
B.unnecessarily
C.reliably
D.importantly
【15】
A.family
B.neighbors
C.colleagues
D.branch
【16】
A.pity
B.sacrifices
C.kisses
D.honesty
【17】
A.safer
B.busier
C.worse
D.better
【18】
A.hair
B.face
C.hat
D.room
【19】
A.poems
B.essays
C.phrases
D.words
【20】
A.acceptable
B.suitable
C.unbelievable
D.imaginable
26、据报道2017年全球地表水将面临枯竭的危险,中国同样也面临着水资源严重短缺的问题,请你代表学生会写一份倡议书,呼吁同学们节约用水,防止水污染。
内容包括:1.水的重要性;
2.浪费和污染现象;
3.发出倡议。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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