1、To predict what customers will buy can be difficult, and designers and retailers tend to be more_____about the styles of their products.
A.cautious
B.confident
C.careless
D.curious
2、In December of 2015,the Second World Internet Conference was held in Wuzhen,______ theme is to ensure peace and security in cyberspace.
A. whose B. which C. when D. where
3、Just think! This time next day we ________ our best friend Tom.
A.visited
B.will be visiting
C.have visited
D.had visited
4、—Look, here is a quiz on events of the twentieth century.
—_______. I’m a history expert
A.You’ve got me there
B.I appreciate that
C.Let me give it a shot
D.It’s right under my nose
5、The figure skating team will look forward to changing their medal into a gold ____ at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, ___ they have been dreaming of for many years.
A. it; one B. that; it C. one; one D. ones; that
6、 When you phoned me, I was having a meeting; how I wish I _______ your call.
A. answered B. would answer
C. had answered D. would have answered
7、Close the door of fear behind you, and you ______ the door of faith open before you.
A. will see B. have seen
C. are seeing D. Saw
8、The police have appealed for the public to remain calm.
A.vi. 有吸引力
B.vi. 上诉
C.vi. 呼吁;恳求
D.vi. 启发
9、You can complain, but I doubt _____ it’ll make any difference.
A.if
B.what
C.that
D.how
10、 To our relief, the European company expressed their ____ to co-operate with us.
A. anxiety B. concern
C. willingness D. complaints
11、It’s natural for there ________ a generation gap between parents and their children.
A. being B. having been C. to be D. to have been
12、At the seventh International Ballet Competitions , Fernando Bujones won the first gold medal ever ___ to an American male dancer .
A.awarded B.to be awarded
C.being awarded D.should be awarded
13、— What do you mean when saying every minute counts?
— A man who dares to waste one hour of time _________ the value of life.
A. hadn’t discovered B. hasn’t discovered
C. didn’t discover D. isn’t discovering
14、—Why not find a new job?
—Why should I? I _____ as much, but I like what I'm doing.
A. didn't earn B. don't earn
C. hadn't earned D. haven’t earned
15、It________ me that I'd left my handbag in the supermarket.
A.happened
B.broke out
C.hit to
D.occurred to
16、---I think movie music can be made memorable because its theme is repeated ________ the film.
--- I agree with you.
A.onto B.with C.throughout D.around
17、 They reached the top of the mountain__________ they could see the highway wandering before them.
A. which B. why
C. whose D. where
18、—Remind me to buy a bottle of wine for the party this weekend.
—I ________.
A. can B. must
C. should D. will
19、The troop was ________ with the most advanced weapons.
A. offered B. afforded
C. sold D. armed
20、The reason why so many people sit before the television tonight is that there will be a______ show.
A. living B. live
C. alive D. lived
21、I recently heard a wonderful new parenting phrase that I suspect is going to become a regular addition to my vocabulary. The phrase is “benign neglect”, and it refers to leaving one’s children free to make their own decisions, control their own time, and generally act like adults.
Jeni Marinucci, who first introduced me to this phrase, described how she treats her children almost as if they were hearty houseplants: “They should be watered abundantly and you should ensure they get plenty of sunshine. But otherwise, just let them be.” From a young age, her children have been making their own hair and other appointments (after she showed them how to do it). Similarly, their time is their own to use as they wish. On a lazy Saturday, it’s up to them to figure out a ride to the movies and how to make breakfast and lunch for themselves.
The “benign neglect approach” may sound extreme to some readers. Indeed, one commenter on Marinucci’s article accused her of neglecting to raise her children at all, which seems a bit uncomfortable. It’s true that her approach would not work for everyone, but at the very least she recognizes what so many parents these days fail to acknowledge — that our beloved children will spend a far greater percentage of their lives as adults than they will as children, so we parents neglect a fundamental requirement of our job if we fail to prepare them for that independence.
I like that “benign neglect” pays attention to the parental side of parenting, and does not focus entirely on the children. However, miracles will only happen if I hand over responsibilities to my growing children. It’s like the old proverb: Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
【1】What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.Making decisions.
B.Controlling one’s time.
C.The author’s vocabulary.
D.A new parenting phrase.
【2】How did Marinucci introduce “benign neglect”?
A.By giving examples.
B.By analyzing the data.
C.By giving a statement.
D.By making comparisons.
【3】What are the parents advised to do in raising kids?
A.Give them a good education.
B.Instruct them to be independent.
C.Meet their reasonable demands.
D.Love them unconditionally.
【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Focus Your Kids Entirely
B.Learn to Say No to Your Kids
C.“Benign Neglect” Isn’t a Bad Thing for Kids
D.“Benign Neglect” Doesn’t Work for Everyone
22、 Being forgiving to yourself and others can protect against stress and the harm it does to mental health, according to a new study in the Journal of Health Psychology.
Researchers looked at the effects of lifetime stress on a person’s mental health,and how more forgiving people got along compared with people who weren’t so forgiving.To do this, they asked 148 young adults to fill out questionnaires that assessed their levels of lifetime stress,their tendency to forgive and their mental and physical health.
No surprise,people with greater exposure to stress had worse mental and physical health.But the researchers also discovered that if people were highly forgiving of both themselves and others,that characteristic alone almost removed the connection between stress and mental illness.
“It’s almost entirely erased—it’s zero,”says study author Toussaint.“If you don’t have forgiving tendencies,you feel the immediate effects of stress in a severe way.You don’t have anything to cushion you against that stress.”
How a forgiving personality protects a person from the influence of severe stress is hard to determine.The researchers infer that people who are more forgiving may adopt better skills to deal with stress,or their reaction to major stressors(压力源)may be slow.
Though more research is needed to fully understand the benefits of being more forgiving,Toussaint believes“100%”that forgiveness can be learned.His own previous research has shown that saying a short prayer on forgiveness can help people take the edge off. “I think most people want to feel good and forgiveness offers you the opportunity to do that,”he says.
【1】The researchers got the effect of forgiving by_____.
A.analyzing questionnaires B.doing scientific experiment
C.writing research papers D.communicating with 148 adults
【2】What can we infer from the passage?
A.Forgiving tendencies can deal with all mental problems.
B.It remains unknown why forgiveness helps to reduce stress.
C.Toussaint’s study has fully discovered the benefits of being forgiving.
D.Saying a short prayer on forgiveness is the key to getting rid of stress.
【3】What does the underlined phrase “take the edge off’ in the last paragraph probably mean?
A.Look ahead. B.Become relaxed.
C.Make up their mind. D.Stick to their goals.
【4】What may be the best title for the passage?
A.A new study on physical health
B.Forgiving yourself makes you feel good
C.Forgiveness is good for mental health
D.Getting rid of stress is good for your health
23、In 1968, William Anders took what has been described as the greatest environmental photograph of all time while venturing farther than any other human had travelled before aboard the Apollo 8 spacecraft. He was orbiting the Moon when a half-illuminated slice of our home planet suddenly emerged beyond the lunar horizon. 【1】 people called that photograph Earthrise.
【2】. In the 19th century, Tomas Moran’s painting from a little-explored comer of Wyoming helped to inspire US President Ulysses S Grant to create. Yosemite National Park. 【3】 His description of what Carl Sagan later described as our ‘pale blue dot’, far out there in space, was an artwork that had relevance to everyone.
【4】 In the 52 years that have passed since Earthrise was taken, the humans on that little speck in space have increased the concentration of carbon dioxide in their atmosphere by almost 30 per cent, wiped out 60 per cent of its mammal, ‘bird, fish and reptile populations, and now teeter on the brink of environmental catastrophe.
【5】 Perhaps the result justified the carbon-intensive moans- but what about today’s explorers? What expectations and values should we place on modem-day adventurers as they travel and return, often with stories from our last remaining wildernesses?
A.Impressed deeply by the splendid scene, Anders never forgot it in his life.
B.This wasn’t the first time that art had proved to be an important tool for environmentalists.
C.Grabbing his camera, Anders captured the image that later moved the world.
D.Yet while Yellowstone, the world’s first national park, today enjoys a little of protection, our planet is in serious trouble.
E.Though Yellowstone still exists, people ignore our planet.
F.But Anders’ adventure on Apollo 8 went beyond national boundaries.
G.A lot of Co2 was produced when Apollo 8 was launched into orbit.
24、The brain is often seen as the most important organ of us humans. It controls our thoughts, emotions, memories and even our movements. However, what many people often forget is that the brain and the body are closely connected. 【1】
Studies have shown that regular exercise can significantly improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention and problem-solving abilities. 【2】 How does this happen? Well, the answer lies in the way exercise affects the brain.
Exercise increases the production of proteins that promote the growth and survival of neurons (神经元), thus ensuring better brain functions. Moreover, exercise has a positive impact on mood and mental well-being. It helps release some natural mood boosters that make us feel more positive and happy. 【3】
As for the exercise varieties, it’s not just about aerobic (有氧的) exercises like running or cycling. 【4】 It improves concentration and decision-making abilities by enhancing the connectivity between different regions of the brain.
【5】 Exercise isn’t just about keeping fit or losing weight; it’s about improving cognitive functions, boosting mood and even helping us think more creatively. So, the next time you feel lazy or unmotivated to exercise, remember that every step you take is one step closer to a healthier, happier and more intelligent you.
A.It even strengthens creativity.
B.Actually the body deeply affects the brain.
C.The brain also has great impacts on exercise.
D.An exercise lover is unlikely to suffer depression.
E.Walking and jogging do good to mental functions too.
F.Strength training has also been shown to benefit the brain.
G.The links between the brain and the body cannot be overstated.
25、Optimism and pessimism(消极) are both powerful forces. Each of us must choose which we want to ________ our future and our expectations. We can choose to laugh or cry, bless or ________. It’s our decision: from which perspective do we want to view life? Will we look up in ________ or down in desperation?
I believe in the upward look. I choose to ________ the positive and skip right over the negative.
An optimistic attitude is not a luxury(奢侈品); it’s a(n) ________. The way you look at life will determine how you feel, how you perform, and how well you will get along with other people. ________, negative thoughts, attitudes, and expectations ________ themselves; they become a self-fulfilling prophecy (预言). Pessimism creates a dark place where no one wants to live.
Years ago, I drove into a service station to get some gas. It was a beautiful day, and I was feeling great. As I walked into the station to pay for the gas, the attendant said to me, “How do you feel?” That seemed like a(n) ________ question, but I felt fine and told him so. “You don’t look well,” he replied. This ________ me completely by surprise. A little ________ confidently, I told him that I had ________ felt better. Without hesitation, he continued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared yellow.
By the time I left the service station, I was feeling a little ________. About a block away, I ________ over to the side of the road to look at my face in the mirror. How did I feel? Was I affected with jaundice(黄疸)? Was everything all right? By the time I got home, I was beginning to feel a little nauseous(恶心). Did I have a bad liver? Had I ________ some rare disease?
On another beautiful day, when I went into that gas station, feeling ________ again, I figured out what had happened. The place had recently been painted a bright, distasteful ________, and the light reflecting ________ the walls made everyone inside look as though they had hepatitis(肝炎)! I wondered how many other folks had ________ the way I did. I had let one short conversation with a total ________ change my attitude for an entire day. He told me I looked sick, and before long, I was actually feeling sick. That single ________ observation had a great effect on the way I felt and acted.
The only thing more powerful than negativism is a word of optimism and hope. When a whole culture adopts an upward look, incredible things can be accomplished.
【1】A. decide B. shape C. preview D. transform
【2】A. forgive B. praise C. curse D. regret
【3】A. hope B. anger C. action D. vain
【4】A. analyze B. highlight C. evaluate D. introduce
【5】A. quality B. opportunity C. necessity D. identity
【6】A. Actually B. Contrarily C. Similarly D. Consequently
【7】A. rely on B. feed on C. go on D. take on
【8】A. familiar B. ordinary C. easy D. odd
【9】A. took B. got C. stopped D. made
【10】A. more B. too C. quite D. less
【11】A. ever B. never C. once D. always
【12】A. unaffected B. unconcerned C. unsatisfied D. uneasy
【13】A. got B. came C. took D. pulled
【14】A. picked up B. brought up C. come up D. put up
【15】A. sick B. upset C. fine D. calm
【16】A. gray B. yellow C. blue D. red
【17】A. off B. over C. in D. through
【18】A. quit B. adapted C. answered D. reacted
【19】A. liar B. onlooker C. stranger D. attendant
【20】A. positive B. negative C. careful D. rigid
26、随着人们生活水平的提高,“广场舞大妈”们掀起了一场广场舞热潮,甚至把广场舞跳出了国门。请以广场舞为主题,完成一篇文章,内容包括:
1. 描述当前广场舞的现状;
2. 分析这种现象产生的原因;
3. 陈述利弊以及表明个人态度。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 文中不得透露考生的真实身份信息;
3. 在完成题目要求的基础上,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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