1、There is not much ________in complaining to the canteen manager; he never takes any notice.
A. chance B. good C. point D. value
2、Everyone is different and that is ________ makes our world so much better.
A. that B. which
C. what D. who
3、Vertical farms have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need to create additional farmland, for it is estimated that by the year 2050, the world's population __________ by 30 billion and close to 80% will live in urban areas.
A. will be increasing B. will increase
C. will have increased D. has increased
4、The shabby house collapsed ________ the soldier could help the old woman out.
A.when
B.before
C.after
D.until
5、﹣﹣﹣What do you think of________ opening ceremony of the national games?
﹣﹣﹣It is simple but________ great success.
A.the;a B.an;a C.a;the D.the;the
6、Students are encouraged to take control of their own learning, _____ just depending on the teacher.
A.rather than B.other than C.more than D.less than
7、I was ________ asking him what that work might be, but something in his manner showed me that the question would be an unwelcome one.
A.at the edge of B.on the point of
C.in the case of D.at the mercy of
8、A recent survey shows that only a ________ of the children do some reading every day, while
most of them prefer playing games.
A.Few B.little C.minority D.majority
9、______of the danger ahead of her, she walked deeper into the woods to seek her fortune.
A. Being conscious B. Having conscious
C. Be unconscious D. Unconscious
10、After the show, everyone stood up and began to ________ loudly for their wonderful performance.
A.escape
B.establish
C.contribute
D.clap
11、---Must he come to sign this paper himself?
---Yes.He______ .
A.need B.must C.may D.will
12、The man________ next to me works very hard, going out early and returning late every day.
A. lives B. living C. having lived D. to live
13、In the past decade, our education system_________too much on grades. However, there is always some doubt________grades have a direct connection with future success.
A.focused; whether B.focused; if C.has focused; whether D.has focused; if
14、Fitness is important in sport, but skills are of ______ importance.
A.fair B.reasonable C.equal D.proper
15、That girl ____ to the neighbour for what she said.
A.apologized B.forgave C.congratulated D.thanked
16、While Mike has never been to college, he is a capable man. So you should not ________ him.
A.look forward to
B.think highly of
C.look down on
D.look up to
17、_________ has recently been done to provide more buses, a shortage of public vehicles remains a serious problem.
A.That B.What C.In spite of what D.Though what
18、How do you like the Japanese film Your Name! Don’t you just love ________ when the hero comes across the girl again after 8 years?
A. this B. that C. it D. them
19、Make a mark _____ you don’t understand.
A.until B.unless C.where D.as
20、―What did the doctor say?
―He advised me______at home and have a good rest.
A.stay B.to stay C.staying D.stayed
21、The concept of sharing is so deep-rooted in Chinese culture that people share their belongings________ even being aware of it.
A.without
B.about
C.at
D.by
22、Water,which seems so simple and common,is ________ makes life possible.
A. what B. that
C. which D. how
23、The library will be built ________ there used to be a factory.
A.at which B.when C.where D.as if
24、My sister ________ my parents and I are proud was admitted to Peking University last autumn.
A. who B. that
C. of whom D. in whom
25、The man caught hold of the side of the lifeboat and narrowly escaped______.
A.to be drowned B.from drowning C.being drowned D.from being drowned
26、Interview dressing tips for high school students
Most high school job seekers aren’t interviewing for professional jobs. Instead, they’re usually looking for part-time jobs in shops, restaurants, or volunteering. 【1】. In fact, a teen would look pretty silly in an adult business suit.
Here is a guide on what you should wear and shouldn’t wear in an interview.
Choose proper interview clothes
When you’re dressing for a job interview, your clothing should be in good condition, workplace proper.
【2】. Instead, try not to stand out, and fit into the office culture.
Wear dress shirts and slacks (长裤)
【3】. Paired with dark slacks, it’s a look that is mature (成熟的) and tasteful, but still comfortable.
【4】
Just because high school job interviews are more casual (随意的), you don’t have to rule out a tie!
After all, looking a little dressed up doesn’t hurt anyone. A tie can be a great choice for a young man, looking to make a good impression.
【5】
You should avoid extreme hairstyles or colors. Also, keep makeup to the minimum. No jeans or shorts, or anything especially low cut or too short-keeping everything professional is a must.
A.No ties.
B.What not to wear.
C.A tie can make a great impression.
D.It’s a perfect time to find your own preference.
E.It is not the time to show your unique style or personality.
F.Accordingly, a teen’s interview clothes don’t have to be very formal.
G.A simple dress shirt is a perfect choice for a high school job interview
27、Most students hate tests. The fear of failing them is really unpleasant. 【1】 Give these four study tips a try and see how much better you feel during your next exam.
1. Survey your textbook before you read.
Take a couple of minutes to find the word-list, index, questions and other important information. Then, when you sit down to study, you’ll know where to find the answers you are looking for. 【2】.These questions let you know what you can probably expect in any upcoming tests.
2. 【3】
As you read, summarize each section of the chapter on a post-it note. After you have read the entire chapter, go back and review the notes. It is an easy and efficient way to review information. And you can easily find the information you need.
3. Make your own practice test.
After you finish reading, pretend you are a professor writing a test for the chapter. Review the material you just read and make up your own practice test. Include all vocabulary words, study questions, and highlighted words you can find, as well as any other important information. 【4】 If not, go back and study some more.
4. Create visual flashcards.
Flashcards will help you remember important terms, people, places and dates. On the front of the card, write down the term or the question. This will help ensure that you grasp the study material.【5】 Review these cards and quiz yourself before the actual test.
A.Use sticky notes.
B.Prepare a note book.
C.Take the test to see if you remember the information.
D.If all the questions are included, there is no need to worry.
E.But there are a few tricks you can learn how to avoid the worry.
F.On the back write down the definition or the answer.
G.Make sure you read any study questions before you read the chapter.
28、 Many French teachers and parents complain that their kids are less bright than they were. They say young people visit museums less often and spend too much time on the Internet. They only read comics(连环图画) and listen to music,and like American culture more than their own. But is this true?A recent survey shows that many French kids spend their time as other kids always have.
Most French teens love music,with 86% putting it as their top hobby,above the cinema,sport and television.
French kids read a lot and like different things,from Japanese cartoons to American novels.
Many French people worry that their children watch too many American films and listen to too much American music.
But the results of this survey show that French young people like their own culture.
As Silvia Berlin,a student from Paris,says,"I love watching American TV,but I watch more French programmes. I love being French!"
【1】Many French teachers and parents___.
A.think their kids are as clever as they were
B.don't think their kids are as clever as they were
C.think their kids are more clever than they were
D.don't think their kids are clever at all
【2】Most French teens' top hobby is____.
A.going to the movies B.doing sport
C.watching TV D.listening to music
【3】The French kids like all of the following except___.
A.Japanese history B.Japanese cartoons
C.American films D.American music
【4】This passage is mainly about a survey of____.
A.French parents' complaint B.French kid' study
C.French kids' interests D.French teachers' complaint.
29、Marian Wright Edelman, an American lawyer, educator and children’s rights activist, was born on June 6, 1939 in South Carolina, one of five children. Her father Arthur Wright was a preacher (牧师) who died when she was only 14 years old. In his last words to her, he advised her not to “let anything get in the way of your education.”
After high school, Edelman went on to study at Spelman College and later traveled to the Soviet Union. When she returned to Spelman in 1959, Edelman became involved in the civil rights movement. This work inspired her to drop her plans to enter the Foreign Service and study law instead. In 1973, Edelman set up the Children’s Defense Fund as a voice for poor and disabled children. She served as a public speaker on behalf of these children.
During a tour, Marian met Peter Edelman, an assistant to Kennedy, and the next year she moved to Washington, D. C. to marry him and to work for social justice in the center of America’s political scene. The couple had three sons: Joshua, Jonah and Ezra. Jonah is the founder of Stand for Children, a group that promotes children’s education, and Ezra is a documentary (记录片) filmmaker who won an Emmy for his film “O.J.: Made in America.”
Edelman is the author of many books for children and adults. Her titles for readers include I’m Your child, God: Prayers for Our Children, Guide My Feet: Prayers and Meditations for Our Children, Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors, and The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours, which was a surprising success.
【1】What do we know about Edelman’s family?
A.She was the single child.
B.Her mother was a preacher.
C.They took education seriously.
D.The family had a poor life.
【2】Why did Edelman drop her plan to enter the Foreign Service?
A.She wanted to study abroad.
B.She intended to be a lawyer.
C.She had little time for her work.
D.She was interested in civil rights.
【3】Where did Edelman get married?
A.In Washington D. C.
B.In the Soviet Union.
C.In South Carolina.
D.In Spelman.
【4】What can be learned about Edelman’s children?
A.They all worked for social justice.
B.They achieved something in career.
C.They won many awards in their lives.
D.They contributed to their mother’s books.
30、One day I was doing an experiment in front of the classroom, wearing my favorite shirt. A voice came, “Nice shirt”. Then another_________said, “That shirt belonged to my dad. Jimmy’s mother works for my family. We meant to throw the shirt away, but gave_________to her instead.”_________the words, I was embarrassed. It was Mike. Mom worked for his family.
In the evening, I told my mom what had happened. She was_________for a while and then called her employer, “I will _________work for your family.” That night, she knew her life’s_________was something greater. She decided to find a more _________job.
The next day she_________with the headmaster of a local public school. She was told that she could not teach without a proper education. So Mom decided to_________a university.
A year later, she went back to the headmaster. He said, “You are__________, aren’t you? I think I have a__________for you as a teacher’s assistant. This opportunity deals with some mentally disabled children with little or__________chance of learning.” Mom accepted the opportunity very__________.
For almost three years, she saw many teachers give up on the children and__________, feeling upset. Then one day, the headmaster__________in her classroom, saying, “We have watched how you__________the children over the last three years and admire your hard-working spirit. We all agree that you should be the__________of this class.”
My mom spent over 20 years there. I was proud of her__________she never gave up and also showed me how to deal with__________situations. During her career, she was__________as “Teacher of the Year”.
【1】
A.shout
B.noise
C.sound
D.voice
【2】
A.it
B.them
C.one
D.this
【3】
A.Hearing
B.Moving
C.Convincing
D.Overcoming
【4】
A.ease
B.silent
C.content
D.happy
【5】
A.even so
B.in reality
C.no longer
D.more than
【6】
A.goal
B.trick
C.problem
D.shade
【7】
A.harmful
B.contrary
C.meaningful
D.religious
【8】
A.ran
B.met
C.slid
D.worked
【9】
A.visit
B.design
C.attend
D.start
【10】
A.beautiful
B.wrong
C.famous
D.serious
【11】
A.condition
B.function
C.production
D.position
【12】
A.no
B.much
C.big
D.great
【13】
A.angrily
B.bitterly
C.eagerly
D.strangely
【14】
A.come
B.leave
C.return
D.succeed
【15】
A.went up
B.took up
C.handed up
D.turned up
【16】
A.accuse
B.blame
C.treat
D.cheat
【17】
A.monitor
B.teacher
C.headmaster
D.librarian
【18】
A.because
B.once
C.unless
D.if
【19】
A.pleasing
B.challenging
C.exciting
D.amazing
【20】
A.chosen
B.exported
C.behaved
D.directed
31、短文填空
An advertisement uses words and pictures to 【1】 people to buy a product or service, or to believe in an idea. Newspapers, magazines, the Internet, radio and television are the most common places to find them. There are two main types of advertisements—commercial advertisements and public service advertisements (PSAs). A commercial advertisement is 【2】 which someone has paid for to advertise a product or service. PSAs are often run for free, and are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public 【3】.
32、树木对我们非常重要,每年的植树节都有很多树木因为疏于管理而难以成活。最近当地政府留出两块地 用作春、秋植树,并提议一人捐赠 25 元用于树的种植及护理。请就此写一份倡议书,号召人们加入到这一行 动中来。
要点为:(1) 树的重要性;(2) 捐钱植树;(3)提出倡议。
注意:(1)词数 100 左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
(3)开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。
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