1、Ladies and gentlemen, please remain __________ until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A.seated
B.seating
C.to seat
D.seat
2、The number of cars made in China _________ sharply in the past decade.
A.has risen B.rose C.have risen D.has been risen
3、The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to _____its reality.
A. make up B. bring up C. figure out D. break through
4、We’ve known him for years. To be honest, he is much an acquaintance.
A. other than B. rather than
C. more than D. no more than
5、I can’t stand _______with Jane in the same office. She just refuses talking while she working.
A. working; stopping B. to work; stopping
C. working; to stop D. to work; to stop
6、I saw a man shouting at a driver ______ car was blocking the street.
A.that
B.which
C.whose
D.who
7、If you want to get a good ___________, you’d better stand on the top of the hill.
A.sight B.scene
C.look D.view
8、We cannot figure out _______ quite a number of insects, birds, and animals are dying out.
A. that B. as
C. why D. when
9、-It ________Jack who is at the gate of the library.
-It ________him. I saw him off at the railway station just an hour ago.
A.can be; can't be B.must be; can't be
C.can be; must have been D.must be; can't have been
10、It never occurred to me ________ you should persuade him to change his mind.
A.how B.whether C.that D.why
11、Seeing the happy________of children playing in the park,I’m full of joy and confidence in the future of our country.
A. sight B. scene
C. view D. sign
12、This painting is splendid, but ______ we actually need it is a different matter.
A. that B. what
C. whether D. how
13、Sometimes, people don't like asking questions appearing stupid and ignorant.
A. in search of B. in memory of
C. for fear of D. in terms of
14、While in university, we were offered a number of afterschool activities to _____ our social skills.
A. create B. grow C. develop D. settle
15、— What do you think of their marriage?
— ______, if I were Kate, I would not marry him.
A.Generally speaking B.I have no idea
C.To be honest D.To my surprise
16、Now ________ you have a chance to learn abroad, you’d better make the best use of it.
A.then
B.what
C.that
D.since
17、______ these new treatments , people with high blood pressure can live a long and active life .
A. According to B. Thanks to
C. As for D. Instead of
18、______ by the Youth League, she has made much progress this term.
A. To be educated B. Educating C. Being educated D. Educated
19、VR can be used to practise skills in a(n) _____ environment that otherwise would be quite dangerous.
A.virtual B.precious C.academic D.secure
20、Let’s go out for lunch, _____ we?
A.will B.should C.shall D.would
21、After climbing for seven hours, he finally to reach the top of the mountain.
A.tried
B.succeeded
C.managed
D.achieved
22、Seeing me waiting outside, be ________ for me to enter.
A.appealed B.noted C.showed D.gestured
23、Sometimes people from the south have difficulty understanding______ people from the north say.
A. which B. what C. that D. how
24、We ____________ have proved great adventurers, but we have done the greatest march ever made in the past ten years.
A.needn’t B.may not
C.shouldn’t D.mustn’t
25、—Did you have a good night’s sleep,sir?
—Oh,exactly.It was such a comfortable bed.I could never have________sleep.
A.a good B.the best
C.a better D.a best
26、Whether you are on top of the world or feel you are holding it up, we all need help sometimes. Here are four ways to get to a better place.
Pay attention inside.
【1】 It is the small voice, the feeling in your heart. If you are really listening, you will hear what is right and what is wrong to do. You’ll know better how to take steps to change.
【2】
Setting aside peaceful time allows you to get your mind clear. Then you can go on to build great things. So pick a place, make it regular, and bring peace to your mind.
Speak with someone you don’t know.
Sometimes you need to take a practical step beyond yourself. A number of nonprofits (非营利组织) provide a listening ear. Sidewalk Talk is a great one. 【3】 You can stop by and talk, opening your heart and sharing your worries.
Get out in nature.
【4】 Try being a tourist in your hometown. I am sure there is something peaceful to see.
Relaxing outings help you rise far above your latest worry or selfdoubt. Nature can lift you higher.
Sometimes we can give to others. 【5】 I hope these tips will help you out of the depths and reach higher heights.
A.List your thankfulness.
B.Fill your mind with peace.
C.Sometimes we need a helping hand.
D.Being a listening ear makes us feel valued.
E.Caring people set up a space on the sidewalk.
F.If you’re looking for somewhere to start, it is within you.
G.There’re few things as comforting as being a part of our nature.
27、 It is well-known that twins are closer to each other than most brothers and sisters -- after all, they probably spend more time with each other. Parents of twins often notice that they develop special ways of communicating: they invent their own words and one can often finish the other's sentence. In exceptional(例外) circumstances(情况), this closeness becomes more extreme: they invent a whole language of their own, as in the case of Grace and Virginia Kennedy from Georgia in the USA, who communicated so successfully in their own special language that they did not speak any English at all until after they started school.
However, these special relationships are the result of lives spent almost entirely in each other's company. What happens when twins do not grow up together, when they are separated at birth for some reason? Are they just like any other strangers, or are there still special similarities between them? Professor Tom Bouchard of the University of Minnesota set out to find the answer to this question. He traced(追踪) sixteen pairs of twins, who were adopted by different families when they were babies, and often brought up in very different circumstances. Each twin was then interviewed about every small detail of their life.
The results of this research make a surprising reading. Many of the twins were found to have the same hobbies, many have suffered the same illnesses, and some have even had the same type of accident at the same point in their lives. One pair of middle-aged women arrived for their first meeting in similar dresses, another pair were wearing similar jewellery. The most incredible (unbelievable) similarities are to be found in the case of Jim Springer and Jim Lewis from Ohio in the USA. The story of the 'Jim Twins' made headline news across USA. Born to an immigrant woman in 1939, and adopted by different families at birth, both babies were named Jim by their new parents.
But what can be the explanation for these remarkable similarities? Is it all pure coincidence, or is the explanation in some way genetic? Research into the lives of twins is forcing some experts to admit that our personalities may be at least partly due to 'nature'. On the other hand, analysts are also anxious to emphasis(强调) that incredible coincidences do happen all the time, not just in the lives of twins.
【1】The case of Grace and Virginia Kennedy (Para. 1) is to show that ______.
A.twins communicate with each other in an unusual way.
B.twins are more likely to suffer from speaking problems.
C.most twins have exceptional abilities to invent a new language.
D.twins won’t have an effective communication until they go to school.
【2】The purpose of Tom Bouchard’s study is to find ______.
A.what will happen if twins spend lives entirely in the same company.
B.why the 16 pairs of twins have been adopted by different families.
C.whether separated growing up has effect on twins’ special similarities.
D.when the special similarities come into being during their growing up.
【3】What does the word “reading” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A.Book. B.Explanation.
C.Literature. D.Measurement.
【4】According to Tom Bouchard’s research, the special similarities between twins ______.
A.depend on what the twins enjoy and suffer from.
B.can not be proved or accepted by all the experts.
C.result from the twins’ growing up and development.
D.are not closely linked with where the twins are raised.
28、 Suppose you want to buy some new clothes or a new TV. Or maybe you need some work done on your car. How can you find the best price without shopping all over town? Ads can help you. Ads can show you lots of prices. And you don’t have to go anywhere to see them. Just open a newspaper or magazine, and you’ll find plenty of ads.
The following is an ad about TV sets for sale. Please read it and answer the questions below.
【1】How many different kinds of TV sets does the store advertise here?
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisement?
A.You can buy any kind on July 14th.
B.The service time is 9-9 every day except Monday.
C.The larger the screen is, the higher the price will be.
D.The lowest price is a little more than 300.
【3】Which is NOT mentioned in the ad?
A.The price of each TV sets
B.The postcode of the area where the store is.
C.The address of the store.
D.The names of the TV sets.
29、 The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and most beloved science museums in the United States.
Why visit
In 1824, the Franklin Institute opened in Independence Hall in memory of Benjamin Franklin and his scientific achievements. In 1934, with the construction of the current building and the nearby Eels Planetarium, it became a hands-on science museum.
Today, it holds the distinction (荣誉)of being Pennsylvania's most visited museum. In the museum's rotunda (圆形厅),a 20 foot-tall marhle statue pays respect to the Founding Father ? and famous scientist.
Must-See
While the entire museum offers interactive (交互式的)fun, highlights include the high-tech Your Brain exhibits ((展品),which offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the human brain; Sports Zone, which focuses on the scientific aspects of sports; Two Escape Rooms, where participants solve puzzles and riddles before lime runs out;and the on site Virtual Reality Demonstration Space.
Pricing
General Admission to the Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits including permanent (永久的)interactive exhibits, Live Science programs, the Joel N. Bloom Observatory, and one show in the Fels Planetarium. Discounts are given for groups of 15 or more.
To buy tickets, please click the ticket price to be directed to our online ticketing page where all the ticket prices are available. If you prefer to order tickets over the phone, please call 215-448 1200(9:00 am—5:00 pm))
Member Tickets
Members of the Franklin Institute receive exclusive (独有的)ticketing benefits, including discounted prices and no service fees. Please select your Membership level before buying member tickets.
【1】What is the original purpose of the Franklin Institute?
A.To show respect to the Founding Father.
B.To honor Franklin and his achievements.
C.To attract more visitors and make profits
D.To remind visitors of the beautiful place
【2】What can be inferred from Pricing?
A.Tickets for science exhibits are sold out.
B.Interactive exhibits are strongly recommended.
C.Discounts are available for most visitors.
D.The ticket prices are listed on the website.
【3】What type of writing is this text?
A.A museum guide. B.A science show review.
C.A brief announcement. D.A scientific report.
30、 Most people make treehouses using a pile of wood, a hammer, and some nails. Mitchell Joachim, an architect from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has a(n) _______ vision. He pictures a day when homes will be created from_______.
Joachim's vision _______ an idea called bleaching (编织), where tree branches are grown so that they _______ weave together. Since the growth patterns of trees are _______ by wind and sunlight, it may be _______ to control the way a tree develops.
These Fabricated Tree House Habitats would use trees grown into shapes as housing. One of the _______ of these designs is that trees would not have to be cut down _______.
"A 100 percent treehouse would take _______ to create," Joachim said. ________ the climate, a house could take anywhere from 5 to 30 years to grow. Fortunately, there's a way to ________ the process. Joachim suggests including ________ materials such as sod (草皮), grasses and living branches in the housing designs. "This material would be able to move ________ the house grows," Joachim said.
A home would become an actual ecosystem, a community of plants, animals, and bacteria working together. The trees would also give off water vapor that would assist in ________ the homes. Solar panels and wind would help provide ________. The tree homes might even have soil pockets, ________ plants could grow from the structure itself.
Work has already ________ on Joachim's first design—a house made from 50 percent recycled and 50 percent living things. Joachim is confident about the ________ of his work, as he uses natural products ________ nature.
"The environment and its study are very important. We need to respect nature, don’t ________,” he said.
【1】A.similar B.excellent C.strange D.different
【2】A.living trees B.small trees C.living things D.wild plants.
【3】A.agrees with B.is considered as C.is based on D.comes up with
【4】A.luckily B.naturally C.partly D.separately
【5】A.effected B.affected C.attempted D.intended
【6】A.possible B.impossible C.important D.necessary
【7】A.designers B.purposes C.disadvantages D.advantages
【8】A.on purpose B.for wood C.by chance D.at ease
【9】A.troubles B.great efforts C.a few months D.years
【10】A.Depending on B.Judging by C.Protected from D.Suffering from
【11】A.speed up B.carry on C.slow down D.smooth away
【12】A.compound B.chemical C.ecological D.industrial
【13】A.for B.as C.so D.because
【14】A.cleaning B.heating C.cooling D.lighting
【15】A.food B.energy C.beauty D.charming
【16】A.where B.which C.that D.and
【17】A.stopped B.completed C.controlled D.begun
【18】A.pleasure B.happiness C.benefit D.importance
【19】A.going against B.without destroying C.by destroying D.coming from
【20】A.think you are it B.do it ourselves C.take it for granted D.put it like this
31、课文填空
Contrary to what many people might 【1】,evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans.There are three types of shark attacks.In the main type,the shark attacks you because it 【2】you for a fish,but when it tastes human flesh it decides to give up and swims away.In the second type,the shark pushes you with its nose to find out if you are 【3】 to be eaten,and then 【4】you if it thinks you are.In the third type,the shark waits for you to swim by,and then attacks you suddenly.The last two types of attack more often 【5】in the death of humans.
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Steve was the most amazing person in all of Minneapolis, and he was my cousin. When Steve asked me to go with him on a spring fishing trip in northern Minnesota, I was excited!
After planning the trip, we began our great adventure. We reached the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota by early evening. On our way to the campsite, Steve pointed to a small house far away in one of the mountains, saying that it was the ranger station (护林站) where the forester (护林人) worked.
After a long walk, we reached the campsite and set up the camp as the sun was setting. After we gathered enough wood from the forest, Steve started the campfire using only stone and steel — no matches. For supper we feasted on freeze-dried beef, wild rice and pea soup. I ate greedily after all that work.
Tired enough, we climbed into our sleeping bags early and talked about our plans for fishing the next day. We were still talking quietly when a sudden north wind picked up; the temperature dropped and it began to snow. Steve found a way to increase the temperature inside the tent. He dragged a log (原木) from the forest to the opposite side of the campfire. Then he wrapped aluminum foil (铝箔) around the log. The heat from the fire reflected off the foil and into the tent. Soon images of lake fish were filling my dreams.
The snow had stopped, but sometime later a powerful wind must have kicked up the flames of our dying fire. I was abruptly awakened by Steve. Our tent was on fire. Frightened, I ran out of the tent immediately. The tent collapsed (倒塌) with Steve inside. Without any thought of endangering myself, I reached into the burning tent and pulled him to a place near the icy lake. Fortunately, we were not seriously hurt.
注意:
(1) 所续写短文的词数应为 150 词左右;
(2) 续写部分为两段,开头语已为你写好。
Para1:Later, as we stood by the burning tent to keep warm, we considered our difficult situation.
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Para2:Suddenly, we heard a noise in the forest.
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