1、_______ fashion differs from country to country may reflect the cultural differences from one aspect.
A.What
B.That
C.This
D.Which
2、Last week, only two people came to look at the house, _______ wanted to buy it.
A.neither of them B.both of them C.none of whom D.neither of whom
3、Nothing but several glasses________ bought by my father yesterday.
A.were B.was C.have been D.would be
4、—Hi, I’m Peter. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around.
—Hello, Peter. I’m Bob. I just _______ on Monday.
A.start B.have started C.started D.had started
5、It was not ________ she took off her glasses ________ I realized she was a famous film star.
A.when; that B.until; that
C.until; when D.when; then
6、The reason why I declined your invitation to the picnic was ______ a job interview that day.
A.because I had B.because of having C.due to D.that I had
7、_____ he came to study in the university, he has made much progress in the study of English.
A.While B.When C.Since D.After
8、I saw a familiar face in the crowd, but the name ______ me for the moment.
A.supported B.limited C.escaped D.adapted
9、_____ of the land in that district _____ covered with trees and grasses.
A.Two-fifth; is
B.Two-fifth; are
C.Two-fifths; is
D.Two-fifths; are
10、You can’t lose your keys. ______ all your pockets again.
A.Go up B.Go across C.Go through D.Go down
11、We don’t accept the responsibility but we will refund the money as a ______ of goodwill.
A.posture B.gesture C.state D.rank
12、We are trying our best to _______ costs and improve quality.
A.cut off B.cut up C.cut through D.cut down
13、She is one of those who________ always complaining about everything and hard to please.
A.were B.is C.was D.are
14、I suggested to my roommates that we ______ for a picnic, and all of them agreed.
A.had gone B.would do C.go D.went
15、_______ in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.
A.Being founded
B.It was founded
C.Founded
D.Founding
16、Some children want to challenge themselves by learning a language different from ______ their parents speak at home.
A.what B.that
C.which D.one
17、It was a real race________time to get the project done. Luckily, we made it.
A.over B.by C.for D.against
18、Before our study we did not have data that could tell us __ those changes were small or large .
A. that B. how C. when D. whether
19、Katy Perry is famous ________ a singer ________ her charming voice.
A. as;with B. for;as C. as;for D. to;for
20、_______ caused the accident has not been found out yet.
A.What B.Which
C.The thing D.That
21、Mother said that Mike could eat two of ten oranges and that the rest _______ left for Tom and Betty.
A. were B. was C. be D. being
22、The woman burst into tears ________she was announced the winner.
A. that B. instantly
C. unless D. in case
23、The e-bikes, ________ can run at about 30 kilometers an hour, enable users to cover longer distances and save time.
A.that
B.what
C.which
D.whether
24、Harry is feeling uncomfortable. He ________ too much at the party last night.
A.has to drink
B.must have drunk
C.could be drunk
D.needs to drink
25、With all the money __________, the man had to make a living by begging.
A.using up B.used up C.using up of D.given out
26、 Children used to be able to play freely, exploring and interacting with the natural world with little or no supervision(监督) by adults. They were free to invent games of their own. Nowadays, however, we control the lives of our children much more, giving them fewer chances for free play. Many children in England used to spend hours playing on their bikes, having all sorts of adventures, but this is now considered too dangerous. Some working families can't care for their children after school, so the children have to stay indoors or attend supervised after-school activities.
The result is that some children have little time for play any more and when they do it's often spent in front of the television or computer. In the past, children in Brazil played a game which involves spinning (旋转) a large seed with a hole in it to create a scream-like noise. They rarely play this game nowadays.
Studies show that outdoor environments help all people by reducing stress and creating a general feeling of well-being. When children play in the open air, they are more likely to have positive feelings about each other.
Outdoor environments are also important for children's development of independence. When playing outside, children can gradually increase the distance from adults. Adults are then more willing to trust their children, an important element in confidence-building which improves the relationship between child and parent.
Outdoors, children have more chances to use all their senses. They have greater freedom not only to run and shout, but also to interact with the environment. Activities which may not be allowed indoors are perfectly acceptable outdoors; children are free to play messy games out in the open air that just wouldn't be permitted in the home.
Children experience the natural environment differently from adults. Adults typically see nature as background to what they are doing, while for children it is a hands-on experience. The expensive toys and indoor educational games cannot substitute for the experience of direct interaction with nature. They cannot replace the sensation where a child's attention is suddenly caught by the sunlight through leaves or the gentle noise of water flowing by.
【1】The author mentions a Brazilian game to show that _______.
A. it was common for children to invent games in the past
B. TV and computer are more popular than outdoor games
C. Brazilian children used to play outdoor games
D. children seldom play outdoors nowadays
【2】How do adults react when their children become more independent?
A. They don't control the lives of their children anymore.
B. They have more confidence in their children.
C. They want their children to stay indoors.
D. They experience less stress.
【3】The underlined part “substitute for” in the last paragraph can be replaced by _______.
A. take the place of B. be based on
C. be used as D. get through
【4】The author's purpose in writing the text is to _______.
A. introduce some outdoor games
B. present a study on outdoor play
C. encourage people to interact more with nature
D. advise parents to let children play outdoors more
27、The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms (节气). The Spring Equinox (春分), as the fourth term of the year, starts on March 20 and ends on April 3 this year. Here are things you may not know about the Spring Equinox.
Swallows flying north
The ancient Chinese people divided the fifteen days of the Spring Equinox into three “hou’s”, or five-day parts. As the old saying goes, swallows fly back to the North in the first hou; thunder cracks the sky in the second hou; lightning occurs frequently in the third hou. It vividly reveals the climate feature during the Spring Equinox.
Egg-standing games
Standing an egg upright is a popular game across the country during the Spring Equinox. It is an old custom that dates back to 4,000 years ago. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand, he will have good luck in the future.
Flying kites
The Spring Equinox is a good time to fly kites. In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources. To pray for health, they wrote their medical issues on a paper kite. When the kite was in the air, people would cut off the string to let the paper kite float away, symbolizing the flying away of diseases.
Eating spring vegetables
Eating spring vegetables during the Spring Equinox is a commonly practiced custom in many regions of China. Spring vegetables refer to seasonal vegetables that differ from place to place. The ancient teachings in the Chinese classic, Huangdi Neijing, suggest that people eat seasonal foods to help preserve health and bring good luck.
【1】Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the Spring Equinox?
A.Time division.
B.Climate feature.
C.Customary activities.
D.Historical stories.
【2】What would ancient Chinese people do to pray for health?
A.Stand eggs.
B.Fly kites.
C.Eat spring vegetables.
D.Observe the immigration of birds.
【3】Who are the target readers of the text?
A.The general public.
B.Chinese farmers.
C.Culture researchers.
D.Weather reporters.
28、 One of the problems damaging our planet is the number of things we throw away. Rubbish of all kinds is piling up in landfill and polluting our rivers and oceans. A more recent addition to the list of things we chuck away is e-waste — electronic items that are broken and not recycled. Now solutions are being found to give this stuff a new life.
Many millions of tonnes of televisions, phones, and other electronic equipment are discarded each year, partly because it’s cheaper to replace them than fix them, but also because we lack the skills to repair them. A UN report claims the 50 million tonnes of e-waste generated every year will more than double to 110 million tonnes by 2050, making it the fastest growing waste stream in the world.
However, there’s a growing trend for repair events and clubs which could be part of a solution to the growing amount of electrical and electronic junk. The BBC visited a Restart Project in London, which is one of many founded around the world. One of its volunteers, Francesco Calo, said that “this project allows you to reduce waste, extend the life of objects, and it helps people who cannot afford to get rid of items that have developed a fault.”
As many electrical items contain valuable metals, another idea is e-waste mining. An experiment at the University of New South Wales involves extracting (提取) these materials from electronic gadgets. It’s thought that doing this could be more profitable than traditional mining. With phones typically containing as many as 60 element, this could be part of the solution to our appetite for new technology.
These projects make total sense — collections of e-waste for recycling are “stagnating (停滞不前) or even decreasing” according to Ruediger Kuehr, of the United Nations University And in countries where there is no legislation, much of it just gets dumped. However, the European Union, for example, is trying to tackle the problem by insisting manufacturers have to make appliances longer-lasting and will have to supply spare parts for machines for up to 10 years.
【1】According to the passage, electronic items are thrown away because ________.
A.they are totally useless
B.we have to recycle them
C.they will pollute our rivers and oceans
D.it’s cheaper to replace them than fix them
【2】What is leading to the rise in e-waste?
A.Growing trend for repair events.
B.E-waste generating cleaner energy.
C.Our being hungry for new technology.
D.Mining valuable metals in electrical items.
【3】What do we know about e-waste?
A.E-waste used to be the fastest growing waste stream in the world.
B.Tremendous amounts of e-waste are thrown away each year.
C.We can’t find the solution to the problem of c-waste.
D.Land-filling allows us to reduce e-waste.
【4】Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Solving the Problem of E-waste
B.How to Stop Damaging Our Planet
C.Saying No to Throwing Away Things
D.How to Collect E-waste for Recycling
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Something Different with Franklin Cox, What’s On Around the City Looking for something a bit “different” this week, visit Phyllis Radelifme’s new exhibit - My Environment - at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didn’t really understand some of her works. For example, “Flowers” didn’t really seem to have any flowers in it, and I didn’t see any cars in her “Traffic Jam.” But her use of color is truly amazing. If you’re looking for a way to expand your horzons, go take a look. | |
Weekend Hopping with Gillian Madsen, Northeastern News Last Sunday I went to see a new modem art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center. The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses”, but I didn’t see anything that resembled any of those objects at all Instead. I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I don’t know anything about modern art, but I do know that staying at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain. | |
New Discoveries with Sylvia Whitcombe, Modern Art Lowers’ Digest I am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffe’s new exhibit My Environment, now showing at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since her first show three years ago. Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life. While this exhibit may not be for everyone, I’m certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring. |
【1】The word “bizarre” probably means ________.
A.ancient B.strange
C.remarkable D.patriotic
【2】According to Sylvia Whitcombe, the exhibit is ________.
A.Phyllis Radcliffe’s first art show B.beyond our understanding
C.well worth seeing D.somewhat childish
【3】What can NOT be concluded about Phyllis Radcliffe from the three articles?
A.She has a unique interpretation of things around her.
B.She is quite talented in using colors and forms.
C.She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day.
D.Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people.
30、 Jane has been married for many years. She is always hoping for romantic moments, just like a little girl wishing for candies. However, her husband is just the _______. He hardly brings romantic moments into their life, _______ has made Jane tired of their marriage. Finally, one day, Jane told her husband that she wanted to divorce (和…离婚)him.
“Why?" he asked, in _______ .
"I am tired; there is no _______ for everything in the world!" Jane answered.
Lost in deep thought, her husband sat there, _______, with a lighted cigarette in his hands.
Eventually he asked, "What can I do to change your _______?"
Looking deep into his eyes, Jane answered slowly, "Let's say, if I want a flower on a mountain cliff (悬崖),but picking the flower will cost you your _______ , will you do it for me?"
He answered, "you will have my answer tomorrow?"
Waking up the next morning, Jane found a piece of paper lying on the dining table, which _______: “My dear, I would not pick that flower for you, but please listen to my _______
Though it only ________ the feeling of her disappointment, Jane continued reading: "The moment you leave the house keys ________, I will have to save my legs, rushing home to open the ________ for you. You always like to stay indoors and I ________ that you will feel too lonely, so I have to save my mouth to tell you jokes and stories. You always ________ long at the computer, which will do ________ to your eyes, so I have to save my eyes so that when we grow ________,1 can help to clip your nails. Thus, my dear, unless I am sure that there is someone who loves you ________ I do, I could not pick that flower yet, and die."
Jane's tears fell on the ________ and she continued reading: “Now that you have finished reading my answer, if you are ________ , please open the front door, for I am standing outside bringing you your favorite bread and fresh milk."
________ , not words, wins arguments.
【1】A.opposite B.same C.difficult D.innocent
【2】A.it B.that C.when D.which
【3】A.complaint B.shock C.doubt D.annoyance
【4】A.result B.explanation C.cause D.reason
【5】A.anxious B.panicked C.silent D.calm
【6】A.attitude B.feeling C.situation D.mind
【7】A.life B.injury C.happiness D.trouble
【8】A.indicated B.wrote C.read D.expressed
【9】A.explanation B.version C.distinction D.contribution
【10】A.occupied B.ignored C.reduced D.increased
【11】A.off B.out C.away D.behind
【12】A.court B.door C.box D.window
【13】A.worry B.doubt C.believe D.think
【14】A.glance B.stare C.glare D.urge
【15】A.impression B.hurt C.harm D.ruin
【16】A.weak B.ill C.old D.close
【17】A.more than B.rather than C.other than D.less than
【18】A.photos B.flowers C.floor D.letter
【19】A.determined B.hungry C.satisfied D.convenient
【20】A.Consideration B.Love C.Attachment D.Concern
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Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather, planting in spring and 【1】 in autumn. Sometimes celebrations would be held after 【2】 had caught animals. At that time people would 【3】 if food was difficult to find, 【4】 during the cold winter months. Today's festivals have many 【5】, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events.
The most 【6】 and important festivals are the ones 【7】 look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. 【8】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals, 【9】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the streets day and 【10】, loud music and colourful 【11】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates the 【12】 of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks 【13】 though it is covered with pink snow.
People love to get together to eat, drink and have fun 【14】 each other. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 【15】 and forget our work for a little while.
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Roland was no exception. He was a magnificent German Shepherd (德国牧羊犬), a little lazy and overweight though. He loved to doze in the backyard. He yawned and stretched his body as he heard the slowly approaching footsteps of Mrs. Proudfoot. “Come have your lunch dear!” said Mrs. Proudfoot with her usual fondness for him and he wagged his tail affectionately in return.
Roland was licking the last piece of meat in his plate when the doorbell burst into music. Mrs. Proudfoot hurried to answer the door. Roland stood alert by her side.
“Good noon Mrs. Proudfoot”. It was Sam, her teenage neighbor. “My! My! You look pale! What happened?” asked Mrs. Proudfoot with genuine worry. She immediately waved him in and closed the door behind. Mrs. Proudfoot was a lonely widow, but was well loved in her neighborhood especially by kids, though she had no kids to call her own.
Once encouraged, Sam disclosed his dilemma. “My friend Barry lost a rare book of school library. It costs150 dollars, but he has only 55 dollars and his poor parents can’t afford to pay the rest. Barry is working parttime but that’s far from enough.” With a dramatic sigh he continued, “If he didn’t refund the loss before the end of term, he will be dismissed from final exams. That will ruin his future! I have to help him, whatever it takes. He is my best friend. “
“Don’t worry, Sammy. You want me to pay.” but Mrs. Proudfoot was interrupted. “No, No, Mrs. Proudfoot. This is not what I came here for. I’ll work for you. Would you favor me to walk your dog please? For 2 dollars a day.” He looked up with begging eyes.
Mrs. Proudfoot clapped her hands in agreement, “That can’t be better! I’ve been worried’ about Roland lately. He does need some exercise! It’s nice of you to make such an offer.”
Sam thanked her over and over, “I will start tomorrow morning.”
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Sam arrived very early the next morning.
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A month later, Mrs. Proudfoot was delighted to find Roland fit and energetic.
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