1、The saying concerning friendship ______ what I went through last year.
A.calls at
B.calls for
C.calls in
D.calls up
2、Life is full of________. School is thought as the most________obstacle in the lives of youth today.
A.challenge, challenging
B.challenges, challenged
C.challenges, challenging
D.challenging, challenges
3、It’s __________ important for parents to be __________ in the way they treat their children. Or the kids would have difficulty figuring out what should be done and what shouldn’t.
A.delightedly, persistent
B.terribly, consistent
C.unbelievably, persistent
D.horribly, consistent
4、It is strange that the prominent celebrity ______ into exactly the same trap where many former stars got arrested.
A.fall
B.fell
C.would fall
D.had fall
5、The girl dressed in the latest Paris fashion is ________ in her appearance but rude in her speech.
A. explicit B. diverse
C. elegant D. Relevant
6、It's thought that one's anxiety often occurs as a result of his unsuccessful ____ to the new surroundings.
A. expectation B. adaptation C. description D. reference
7、The little girl ________ to me when she told me that she had ________ the eggs ________ by the hen on the table. They’re nowhere to be seen.
A. lied; laid; laid B. lay; laid; lied
C. lied; lay; lain D. lain; laid; lain
8、________, he dialed 999.
A.Seen the house on fire
B.To see the house on fire
C.Being seen the house on fire
D.Seeing the house on fire
9、I am going on a dream vacation to Hawaii. While you are doing paperwork, I ________ on a sunny beach.
A.am lying
B.has been lying
C.will be lying
D.would be lying
10、Would you mind________?
A.opening the window
B.to open the window
C.opened the window
D.open the window
11、—I have made great progress in English.
—The effort_________in the long run.
A.turns down
B.keeps on
C.settles for
D.pays off
12、All my classmates were _______ my idea that we should go on an outing next week.
A. in honor of B. in memory of
C. in favor of D. in case of
13、 of the danger in the street at night, she went home with a friend her.
A. Having been warned; accompanying
B. Warning; accompanying
C. Having warned; accompanying
D. Warned; accompanied
14、Old-fashioned phones matter when wireless networks break ____ in disasters.
A. out B. down
C. in D. up
15、With his eyes _________ on the family album, he thought of the fun he had when he lived with his parents.
A.fixing
B.fixed
C.to be fixed
D.being fixed
16、The hopes of a country and the future of a nation _________ the hands of its youth.
A.lie in
B.search for
C.take on
D.happen to
17、He __________present at the meeting this morning; he is on a business trip this week.
A. can’t have been
B. mightn’t have been
C. mustn’t have been
D. needn’t have been
18、They are now in great need of help so your support will certainly make a(n)______.
A. attempt B. difference
C. effort D. remark
19、 _________ the task on time, he was fired by the boss.
A. Not completed B. Not having completed
C. Not have completed D. Not being completed
20、—Please ________ the switch (开关) immediately when anything goes wrong with the machine.
—Yes, I know.
A.turn on
B.turn off
C.turn to
D.turn down
21、—You speak very good French!
—Thanks. I __________ French in Sichuan University for four years.
A.studied B.study C.was studying D.had studied
22、People may have different opinions about Karen, but I admire her, _______, she is
a great musician.
A.after all
B.as a result
C.in other words
D.as usual
23、Tom in the library every night over the last three months.
A.works
B.worked
C.has been working
D.had been working
24、---Has the train arrived?
---No, it all will be late ________ half an hour.
A.at
B.for
C.in
D.by
25、____ is announced in today’s newspaper, we have launched another man-made satellite.
A.That
B.Which
C.As
D.What
26、A sea turtle named Herman, an octopus called Octavia, and a seal named Lidia all spent this summer at the Smithsonian’ s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. But unlike the zoo’s other residents, they are not real animals. These creatures are actually huge sculptures and they’re made entirely out of plastic trash from the ocean.
These giant artworks, along with 14 others, are part of a traveling exhibit called “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea”. The Washed Ashore project, led by artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi, works to raise awareness about the problem of plastic pollution in Earth’s oceans.
More than 315 billion pounds of plastic litter the world’s oceans today. Most of the plastic is garbage from towns and cities, as well as trash that people leave on beaches. rainwater, winds, and high tides bring the trash into the ocean or into rivers that lead to the ocean. Once it is under the waves, the plastic begins to break up into smaller and smaller pieces. It often collects in spots called garbage patches, which spread over large areas of the ocean.
Thousands of marine animals--including whales, sea turtles, and fish--die each year from eating or getting stuck in plastic bags and other items. Plastic pieces can also injure coral and kill sea grass.
Washed Ashore and other organizations are working to stop that from happening. Since 2010, Washed Ashore volunteers have collected 38,000 pounds of plastic trash from more than 3000 miles of beaches. They helped Pozzi create more than 60 sculptures of marine creatures that were harmed by plastic pollution.
The artworks on display at the National Zoo include a 20-foot-long coral reef, a 12-foot-long shark, and a 16-foot-long parrot fish. Each one is made from hundreds of pieces of trash like water bottles and sunglasses.
“These sculptures are a powerful reminder of our personal role and global responsibility in preserving biodiversity(生物多样性) on land and in the sea,” says Dennis Kelly, director of the National Zoo.
【1】Why is Angela exhibiting her sculptured animal?
A. To prove her talent in sculpture.
B. To attract most visitors to the zoo.
C. To care about the plastic pollution in seas.
D. To teach the people the use of plastic.
【2】What is stressed in Para. 3 according to the text?
A. Why plastic is difficult to break up.
B. What problems plastic litter causes.
C. Where plastic pieces go at last.
D. How garbage patches are formed.
【3】Which of the following best describe Dennis Kelly’s attitude to Pozzi’s sculpture?
A. Doubtful B. Supportive
C. Negative. D. Indifferent
27、We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help student according to their needs.
Course 1: Central English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9: 00 am to 11:00 am, $ 288 per week.
Course 2: Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 320 per week.
Course 3: High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 25 per hour.
Course 4: Night Classes
Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test? We have two night classes each week design to meet your needs. Tuesday to Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $ 60 per day.
Course 5: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday and Friday: 2: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm, $ 80 per hour.
【1】If you are an English beginner, you’d better choose .
A. General English B. High School ESL
C. Night Classes D. Academic English
【2】Which course would be helpful for students who want to take the IELTS exam?
A. Course 1. B. Course 2.
C. Course 3. D. Course 4,
【3】How much will you pay if you spend two weeks taking the High School ESL course?
A. $ 200. B. $ 300.
C. $ 400. D. $ 600.
【4】What can we learn from One on One according to the passage?
A. Its lessons are given in the morning.
B. It’s more expensive than the other courses.
C. It’s specially designed for English beginners.
D. Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills.
28、Do you find yourself waiting for the next MrBeast video to drop so you can see his latest challenge? Or perhaps the newest experiment from Mark Rober? Maybe you’re wild about Harry Styles or Timothee Chalamet. You follow them on social media, connect with other fans online and maybe even message them now and again. Even though these people are celebrities, you feel like you know them.
Most of us form relationships of some sort with celebrities and fictional characters. We imagine having a conversation with that person or asking for advice. Sometimes we develop a more romantic crush. Embarrassing as it may sometimes feel, this is perfectly normal. Scientists call these faux friendships “parasocial relationships”. Social relationships involve two or more people. Parasocial ones, on the other hand, are completely one-sided.
Decades ago, parasocial relationships happened between TV viewers and the people on screen. This was especially true for talk-show hosts and newscasters who spoke directly to the camera. People watching felt as though these TV personalities were talking directly to them. Over time, they felt a close connection with them. It wasn’t just people on TV. Beatles fans went wild for the band, just as Harry Styles fans do today.
More recently, parasocial relationships have shifted to other types of screens. Many people, from children to adults, have some form of screen that they use for entertainment. Even young children form parasocial relationships with on-screen personalities. Big Bird and Elmo from Sesame Street can seem like friends. So can animated characters or superheroes.
“We root for them,” says Kristin Drogos. “We want them to do well.” Drogos is a communication researcher at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It’s that positive feelings toward these on-screen personalities that cause us to form a parasocial bond with them. And that connection can be powerful.
【1】What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1?
A.To suggest several ways to kill time.
B.To reflect the diversity of people’s interests.
C.To show people’s attachment to famous people.
D.To confirm the benefits of watching celebrities.
【2】Which can best replace the underlined word “faux” in Paragraph 2?
A.Innocent.
B.Imaginary.
C.Fashionable.
D.Abnormal.
【3】What can be concluded about recent parasocial relationships?
A.They can exist between human beings and non-humans.
B.People are more willing to become friends with talk-show hosts.
C.Superheroes are more popular among adults as on-screen friends.
D.Celebrities make the best of parasocial relationships to attract more fans.
【4】What will the text probably talk about next?
A.How parasocial relationships benefit people.
B.What can influence a parasocial relationship.
C.How to communicate with on-screen friends.
D.What people share in parasocial relationships.
29、 Founded in 2011, Plan My Gap Year(PMGY)offers jobs to people who would like to volunteer abroad in Africa and Asia. Since 93% of PMGY's participants are either individuals or females, this organization is a great fit for people who will volunteer alone and want to meet other like-minded travelers.
Project in India
In this program, you can care for children in need, teach English and provide vocational training for women. PMGY's volunteer program in India is extremely affordable, starting from just $ 330 for your first two weeks.
Project in Vietnam
Travel to Vietnam and gain experience in marketing and promotion! Put your writing and social media skills to great use while you learn about economy and social issues in the developing world. Program fees start from only $435 for your first two weeks, and you're invited to stay up to six months.
Project in Ghana
If you have always dreamed of visiting Africa, PMGY has many meaningful volunteer projects in Ghana, including supporting disabled children, teaching English, providing medical care, and even helping out with mental health. This program starts from only $ 375 for your first two weeks, and you can stay up to six months.
Project in Sri Lanka
This program invites you to several different volunteer experiences, including construction, sport development, medical care, and turtle conservation. You can stay from two weeks to over six months. Your first two weeks abroad cost only $ 400.
【1】Which project is best for volunteers on a tight budget?
A.Project in India.
B.Project in Vietnam.
C.Project in Ghana.
D.Project in Sri Lanka.
【2】What can be learned about Project in Ghana?
A.It offers chances to get selling skills.
B.It helps females realize their dreams.
C.It provides help for disabled children.
D.It features economy and social issues.
【3】What can volunteers do in Project in Sri Lanka?
A.Care for children.
B.Teach English.
C.Protect wildlife.
D.Improve women's mental health.
30、Six years ago, I was a comic actress. One day. I was asked to be a(n) ______ for Avon, a company that does remarkable things for women worldwide. The role ______ travel and a series of speaking engagements alongside some ______ and accomplished women. The mission seemed like an amazing ______ , and it could not have been closer to my heart. However, ______ leaning in, I found myself leaning back. The idea of speaking in front of a crowd ______ me. I considered letting the opportunity pass me ______ . But an inner voice in my ear kept ______ , "Really? You're going to let this go? Because you're afraid?"
I discussed my ______ with my family and my team, and they came back to me with the ______ , "You can do anything. Just jump!" I was ______ by how supportive everyone was, and how much they ______ me. In the end, I listened to my heart. ______, I knew I needed to face my fears and ______ the challenge. So I jumped.
I can still remember when I gave my first ______ at the UN of all places! In my role as Avon's new global ambassador, I was ______ nervous. I could barely speak as I walked up to the stage. My speech paper rattled audibly in my hand because I was ______ so hard. I was not sure how I made it to the end but I felt ______ as I walked away from the stage. The ______ is that my paper shook for almost two years ______ I eventually got used to speaking in front of a crowd.
【1】
A.actress
B.ambassador
C.celebrity
D.clerk
【2】
A.recognized
B.recommended
C.required
D.revealed
【3】
A.crazy
B.powerful
C.gentle
D.hardworking
【4】
A.opportunity
B.practice
C.adventure
D.challenge
【5】
A.regardless of
B.because of
C.in spite of
D.instead of
【6】
A.terrified
B.shocked
C.excited
D.disappointed
【7】
A.on
B.through
C.away
D.by
【8】
A.jumping
B.shouting
C.laughing
D.whispering
【9】
A.missions
B.beliefs
C.fears
D.hopes
【10】
A.advice
B.offer
C.favor
D.alternative
【11】
A.touched
B.shocked
C.bothered
D.puzzled
【12】
A.looked after
B.depended on
C.believed in
D.turned to
【13】
A.Above all
B.Deep down
C.In return
D.Over time
【14】
A.ignore
B.abandon
C.accept
D.switch
【15】
A.speech
B.chance
C.task
D.choice
【16】
A.slightly
B.barely
C.hardly
D.extremely
【17】
A.digging
B.trying
C.shaking
D.striking
【18】
A.exhausted
B.relieved
C.embarrassed
D.amused
【19】
A.idea
B.story
C.truth
D.lesson
【20】
A.before
B.after
C.unless
D.when
31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Here is a lesson that we’re going to be taught again and again in the coming years: Most animals are not just animals. They’re also 【1】 of microbes (微生物). If you really want to understand the animal, you also have to understand the world of microbes inside them. In other words, zoology is ecology.
Consider the western corn rootworm---- a beetle that’s a serious pest of corn in the US. The adults have strong preferences for laying eggs in corn fields, so that their underground larvae (幼虫) hatch into a 【2】 of corn roots. This life cycle depends on a continuous year-on-year supply of corn. Farmers can use this dependency against the rootworm, by planting soybean and corn in alternate years. These rotations (轮流) mean that rootworms lay eggs into corn fields but their larvae hatch among soybean, and die.
But the rootworms have 【3】 to this strategy by reducing their strong 【4】 for laying eggs in corn. These “rotation-resistant” females might lay among soybean fields, so their larvae hatch into a crop of corn.
There are almost certainly genetic differences that separate the rotation-resistant rootworms from their normal 【5】. Researchers at the University of Illinois began to study the genes of the bacteria in its gut (肠) and found some answers, after focusing on the rootworm’s own genes and found that the results were mostly inconclusive.
“The bad guy in the story----the western corn rootworm---was actually part of a multi-species plot,” says Joe Spencer, who was part of the study. “No wonder it was hard to figure out what was happening. We were only looking at the most obvious 【6】 of the story.”
If you really want to understand the animal, you also have to understand the microbes. The rootworm’s gut bacteria are effectively another one of its organs, but an 【7】 flexible on that can change dramatically when 【8】 to a new food source. This allows the insects to adapt very quickly to environmental challenges, far more quickly than if they could only rely on mutations (突变) in their own genes.
Spencer says, “Modern agriculture has always underestimated the ability of pests to avoid pest control, and I think the 【9】 that pest insects are not alone in their efforts should give us some 【10】. There is a brand new tiny world out there inside every creature, and we need to start thinking seriously about it.”
32、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was 13, I climbed my first mountain — a fairly gentle 3,900-foot peak. I was overweight at the time and became breathless after reaching the top. But I loved the challenge of conquering something bigger than myself, and soon I’d climbed nearly 100 peaks.
I often go climbing with my friend Mel. Two years ago, on 30 December when I was 16, we drove to tackle 11, 240-foot Mount Hood. It’s safer to start winter climbs at night when there’s less risk of the sun melting the snow. That day, we started at 3 a.m., though the temperature was extremely low.
Five hours later, we reached Devil’s Kitchen at about 10,000 feet. However, the wind was blowing fiercely. The other climbers decided to turn back, but Mel and I went ahead since we thought we were well prepared.
The path became harder and harder to climb. At around 9 a.m., we reached a narrow ice step. I volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step. Confident I was safe, I put my full weight on it. Suddenly, I heard a crack and fell backwards. I stuck out my arms and legs, grabbing at anything. That helped but I was still sliding. Finally, I stopped somewhere above the Devil’s Kitchen. Having fallen 600 feet, I found my face bloodied.
To make sure if I still had my senses, I asked myself, where are you? Mount Hood. What’s the date? 30 December. Good. My brain still functioned. Then I took a survey of my body, starting with my head, then my neck and arms. For the most part, I was fine, except for a sharp pain in my left leg. Strangely, touching my left leg, I couldn’t feel anything, so I tried to make my toes move. Fortunately, that worked — I wasn’t paralyzed (瘫痪).
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1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式答题。
I was relieved and started to yell for help.
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The doctors advised me not to climb again but I wouldn’t give up.
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