1、She has a teenager granddaughter about my age ________ is really kind.
A.who
B.which
C.where
D./
2、All the passengers on board sighed with ________ when the captain announced that he had solved the mechanical problems ________ the engine.
A. relief... for B. relief... with
C. grief... for D. grief... with
3、He knows smoking is bad for health, but he really can’t ________ successfully.
A.give it in
B.give it up
C.give it out
D.give it away
4、_____ we are faced with, we will have no choice but to unite and overcome them.
A.However tremendous difficulties
B.However tremendous some difficulties
C.Whatever tremendous difficulties
D.Whatever tremendous the difficulties
5、If your car isn’t insured, you may ________ losing everything when it hits something solid.
A.delay B.deny C.risk D.avoid
6、---Are you satisfied with the 20 students’ performance?
---Yes, though _________haven’t passed the road test.
A. all B. none C. those D. ones
7、We are confident that the environment ________ by our further effort to reduce pollution.
A.has improved
B.will be improved
C.is improved
D.has been improved
8、Many students________about the high tuition fees of the university.
A.decorate
B.perform
C.complain
D.celebrate
9、________we’ve made the promise, let’s keep to it and not give up easily.
A.Whether
B.Since
C.Though
D.Unless
10、The finals will __________ in Paris next week. Do you know how many teams will be __________?
A. take place; joining it B. play; taking part in
C. hold; taking part in . happen; taking part
11、We can never forget the days ______ the two astronauts in spaceship worked together and the days ______ we spent together.
A.when; which
B.which; when
C.what; that
D.on which; when
12、______abroad for a tour can be a worthwhile experience to a senior high student.
A.Taking B.Taken
C.Being taken D.Having been taken
13、Tommy is the one of the boys who _______ the most leading role in our school football team.
A. plays B. play
C. are played D. are playing
14、And what a city-a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that________in 1906.
A.occur
B.occuring
C.occurred
D.was occurring
15、Don’t_____. Try again and you will be successful.
A.lose your heart B.lose the heart C.lose heart D.lose hearts
16、Li Kang is very impressed ________ the teachers and the technology in his new school.
A.upon
B.on
C.with
D.at
17、________ from his parents, the boy is determined to stop playing computer games.
A.Press
B.Pressing
C.Pressure
D.Pressed
18、Before stood a terrible man;the little girl could do nothing .
A. she;but cry B. her;but cry
C. she;but to cry D. her;but crying
19、______ she came back, she threw her arms around me, ______ sad and helpless.
A.The instant when; looked
B.The instant when; looking
C.The instant; looked
D.The instant; looking
20、It is reported that two schools, ________ are being built in my hometown, will open next year.
A. they both B. which both
C. both of them D. both of which
21、AirAsia, the largest budget carrier in Asia, has ________ plans to open over 100 restaurants globally within the next five years.
A.declared
B.announced
C.claimed
D.addressed
22、All the guests were having a good time at the party, dancing and singing ________ the electricity was cut off.
A.as long as
B.even though
C.when
D.as if
23、After the war, a new school building was put up ___________there had once been a theater.
A. that B. where
C. which D. when
24、 --- You must have spoken to him today.
---- ________, I haven’t.
A. As a matter of fact B. Generally speaking
C. Unluckily D. You are right.
25、The old lady from New York felt very happy when she was able to make herself ________ in her broken Chinese.
A.understand
B.to understand
C.understanding
D.understood
26、There are so many expressions in American English that sound pleasant but are not.
“Face the music” is a good example. When someone says they have to face the music, it does not mean they are going to a musical performance or concert. To face the music means to accept the unpleasant results of an action.
Imagine a friend asks you to take care of her beautiful red sports car. She gives you the keys and says, “Thanks so much for watching my car while I’m away. But please do not drive it. It is an extremely fast car and you are not on the insurance (保险).”
But you do not listen. You want to show off to some friends and pretend the car is yours. So, you drive it around town one night. As bad luck would have it, you lose control of the car and drive it into a stop sign. The damage is severe. When your friend returns you must tell her what you have done and “face the music”.
The “music” here is the consequence or result of your actions. It could be losing her friendship or paying for repairs to her sports car or both. Whatever the music is, you must face it.
There are other American expressions that mean the same as “face the music”.
To “take your medicine” means to accept the results from something bad you have done. And if someone says, “You made your bed. Now lie in it.” He means you created a bad situation and now you will experience the results, or as we say in American spoken English, you must deal with it!
“Pay the piper” also means the same as “face the music”. But, that expression has its own very interesting beginning. We will talk about that on another Words and Their Stories.
【1】Which of the following expressions doesn’t have the same meaning with the others?
A. Face the music. B. Take your medicine.
C. Make your bed. D. Pay the piper.
【2】What may be talked about in the next programme?
A. Other words and their stories. B. The beginning of “pay the piper”.
C. The wider use of “face the music”. D. An example of “take your medicine”.
【3】What does “face the music” mean?
A. Going to a musical performance.
B. Apologizing to the person you have hurt.
C. Dealing with the situation you have caused.
D. Accepting the unpleasant results of an action.
【4】Which action belongs to a “take your medicine”?
A. You broke the traffic rules and caused an accident.
B. You worked hard but failed in the exam.
C. You caught a cold and took some medicine.
D. You moved to a new city and lost touch with your old friends.
27、For lots of people in Britain, the 31st of December, or New Year’s Eve as we call it, is the biggest party of the year. It’s a time to get together with friends or family and welcome in the coming year. New Year’s Eve parties can take place at a number of different places. Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties, while some just go to their local for a few drinks with their mates. Big cities, like London, have large and wonderful fireworks shows.
There’s one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common: the countdown(倒计时) to midnight. When the clock strikes(敲)twelve, people give a loud cheer, and give each other a kiss. They then link arms and sing a song called Auld Lang Syne, by a Scottish poet called Robert Burns. Not many people can remember all the words of the song, but the tune(旋律) is well known, so lots of people just hum along. The parties then continue into the early hours of the morning with lots of dancing and drinking. Other people might spend the day visiting relatives or friends they haven’t managed to catch up with for a while. Whatever happens, New Year’s Day tends to be very relaxed.
In Britain, it’s popular to make a promise to yourself about something you are going to do, or want to stop doing, in the New Year. This is called a New Year’s resolution. Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and joining a gym to get fit. However, the promise is often broken quite quickly and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.
New Year’s Day is the last bank holiday of the festive season, which means most people have to go to work the next day: bright and fresh and ready for the new year ahead!
【1】New Year’s Eve parties in Britain ________.
A. end at midnight
B. can only be held indoors
C. only take place in big cities
D. include countdown to midnight
【2】The underlined word “hum” in Paragraph 2 probably means________.
A. dancing to the music
B. singing with your mouth closed
C. learning to sin
D. keeping silent
【3】What does the author think of the New Year’s resolution?
A. It can help people keep fit.
B. It’s a promise to your family.
C. It’s often hard to keep.
D. It’s a joke played on New Year’s Day.
【4】What is the main idea of the passage?
A. New Year parties in Britain.
B. New Year countdown in Britain.
C. New Year’s resolution in Britain.
D. New Year celebration in Britain.
28、Ad. 1
April fool’s party
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion. 9pm till late.
Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 Yuan (US$6)
Time/date: 9 pm, April 1
Place: Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 8454 0321
Ad. 2
Language in use
Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date: 7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place: Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad. 3
The “worst” party
Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be “the worst ever”, with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets: Free entrance
Time/date: 9 pm, April 1
Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel: 64668575
Ad. 4
La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous. The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date: 7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place: Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 64629110
Ad. 5
Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was ranked No. 15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets: 40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free drink
Time/date: 10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place: Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 65283636
【1】 Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1 and Ad. 3?
A. The two parties will be held on the same day.
B. The two parties will be held at the same time.
C. The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D. Some old music will be played at the parties.
【2】Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
A. Marco V. B. La Nuit Francaise.
C. Language in use. D. The “worst” party.
【3】We can infer that______.
A. Marco V is a newly established band
B. La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C. the “worst” party will attract a lot of college students
D. you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party
29、Art Activities for Teens
Art & Design Lab for Teens
Friday, 3 p.m.——5 p.m.
Start your weekend off with some art and inspiration(灵感)! Each Friday we offer new gallery adventures, different materials, and techniques to feed your creativity. Stay the whole time or stop by to connect with artists and other creative teens.
For ages 13——18, no registration (登记)required.
Fee: Free.
Five-Day Course
Monday, July 17——Friday, July 21
This year's Teenage Art School explores how artists react to a place, combining text and pictures to create statements about life. Artist-producer Sarah Yates will guide your exploration of working with paint.
This free course is for 14-to 17-year-olds. Whether art is just a hobby or something you are studying, Teenage Art School will help you develop your skills as an artist. There is also a chance to win Bronze Arts Award.
China in the Making
Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.——3 p.m.
What can art-making materials tell us about the natural world, global trade, social and cultural frameworks, and artists' ideas? This series of gallery conversations and studio experiences immerse(浸入)participants in hands-on exploration while exploring the history of a material once so highly valued in China that it was known as "white gold".
Materials provided; Pre-registration required.
Fee:$50(members:$30).
Contemporary Gallery
July 26——August 2, 4:00 p.m.——5:30 p.m.
Join us as we close out our Teen Artist Academy with an exhibition and a dance performance. Artworks created by youth in our Teen Artist Academy, a 3-week summer camp where teens, ages 14-17, learned to plan public artworks will be on exhibit. This event is free and open to the public.
【1】What's the purpose of "Five-Day Course"?
A.To offer you some inspiration for painting.
B.To develop your interest in painting.
C.To make sure you get an award.
D.To teach you some skills in art.
【2】What is special about China in the Making?
A.You have to pay for it.
B.You can join in it without registration.
C.You can take part in it at any time.
D.You can learn about Chinese arts there.
【3】Which event will exhibit artworks created by teenagers?
A.Five-Day Course.
B.Contemporary Gallery.
C.China in the Making.
D.Art & Design Lab for Teens.
30、By the time I was 12, my family had owned many types of pets—a rabbit, countless fish, and even birds. But I always _____a puppy. So when I returned from sleep-away camp in sixth grade and was ________by a little dog named Tyler, it was quite possibly the ________day of my life.
A couple of years went by and Tyler was the picture of perfect ___, until we came home from a family vacation to find him acting unlike his _____happy self. He had no ______in playing or eating, and he was losing tons of hair and weight.
Filled with ______, we rushed him to the doctor’s to run tests. A terrible tumor(肿瘤) was found between his heart and lungs. Every doctor we spoke to ______he should be put to sleep. We were told that _____we tried to treat his cancer, he would only live another two to three years.
However, we decided not to give up this little _______thing. An operation was performed on him and his health was _______improving, but we still couldn’t _______what the doctors had told us: “Only two to three more years…” So with that in mind, we _____him like a prince. We loved him like no puppy had_______been loved before—at least in our minds.
Tyler is turning 11 years old this year. The only _______doctors have offered to us is that he is still alive because of the strong tie he has with my family.
【1】
A.longed for
B.searched for
C.cared about
D.talked about
【2】
A.hated
B.welcomed
C.frightened
D.stopped
【3】
A.rarest
B.saddest
C.busiest
D.happiest
【4】
A.honesty
B.bravery
C.health
D.strength
【5】
A.common
B.true
C.ordinary
D.usual
【6】
A.trouble
B.interest
C.fun
D.choice
【7】
A.pity
B.surprise
C.doubt
D.worry
【8】
A.suggested
B.realized
C.ordered
D.admitted
【9】
A.in case
B.now that
C.even if
D.as long as
【10】
A.hopeless
B.cute
C.sleepy
D.lonely
【11】
A.frequently
B.suddenly
C.properly
D.successfully
【12】
A.forget
B.stand
C.understand
D.learn
【13】
A.respected
B.treated
C.educated
D.accepted
【14】
A.never
B.already
C.ever
D.still
【15】
A.explanation
B.instruction
C.introduction
D.translation
31、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many things happening in our family which worth recalling. W【1】 our six children were young, suppertime was always being interrupted by neighborhood children r【2】the bell. They wanted one child or another to come out and【3】(玩). Finally we had【4】good idea. We hung a sign on the front door that【5】(写着),“we're having dinner. Come back later.”That night, we sat down to what we【6】(认为)would be a pleasant, uninterrupted meal. 【7】as soon as we began dinner, the doorbell rang. At the front door【8】(站着) a five-year-old boy from across the street. He looked 【9】at us and said, "I just want to know w【10】the sign says."
32、假定你是李华,是重庆一中高一学生,你接受了一项写作任务,要为英语校报写一篇人物介绍。请根据以下信息,介绍一位传奇人物居里夫人。
Marie Curie
出生日期: | 1867年11月7日 |
出 生 地: | 波兰(Poland)一个富裕家庭 |
兴趣爱好: | 自幼对物理及阅读很有兴趣 |
教育经历: | 当时波兰不允许女子上大学,她去法国深造 |
性格特征: | 意志坚强,能专注研究 |
主要成就: | 发现镭(radium),是唯一获得诺贝尔物理和化学奖的女科学家 |
评价: | 为科学付出了很多,被认为是世界上最伟大的科学家 |
Marie Curie
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