1、During the Song Dynasty, people played a game called cuju, which is regarded as the ______ of ancient football.
A.resource B.cause C.origin D.reason
2、As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can ______concerning music, and takes every opportunity to improve herself.
A.catch sight of
B.get hold of
C.take charge of
D.make mention of
3、Only one child of the thirty passengers in the plane _____ after the air crash.
A.survived B.starved C.shouted D.shook
4、I had an uneasy feeling with the teacher____me doing the paper.
A.to watch B.being watched C.watched D.watching
5、This is one of the best films _______.
A.that have been shown this year B.that have shown
C.that has been shown this year D.that you talked
6、A recent research shows men wanting to catch the eyes of women should dress in red, which makes them more _______ to the opposite sex.
A. powerful B. constant C. confident D. appealing
7、So that the boat almost .
A.tough the sea became… turned down B.rough did the sea become… turned over
C.rough the sea became… turned over D.tough did the sea become… turned down
8、He explained ______ for his father's birthday party.
A.why was he late B.why is he late
C.why he is late D.why he was late
9、—What does the sign over there read?
—“No person___smoke or carry a lighted cigarette,cigar or pipe in this area.”
A.will B.may
C.shall D.must
10、The top leaders of the two countries are holding talks in a friendly_____.
A. atmosphere B. state
C. situation D. phenomenon
11、As is reported, it is 115 years ______ Peking University was founded.
A.when B.before C.after D.since
12、He ________ and his T-shirt became too small.
A.lose weight B.put on weight
C.cut down fat D.earned his living
13、After several failures, the US leaders are_____ being brought face-to-face with the fact that China today is undefeatable.
A.luckily B.firmly C.gradually D.appropriately
14、Schools have been lengthening the school day to raise test marks, which ________ be costly if schools need air conditioning on hot days.
A.might B.can C.dare D.need
15、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
16、________ with her fluent English, the manger offered Julie a job interview.
A.To impress
B.Impressing
C.Impressed
D.Being impressing
17、China, ______ largest developing country in the world, has made great progress in ______ area of space exploration.
A.a; an
B.the; the
C.the; an
D.a; the
18、 I’m ______ a diet, since I put ______ weight easily.
A.in; on B.on; in C.in; in D.on; on
19、I still remember the town________ we worked ten years ago.
A.where B.there C.which D.what
20、_______ of current news, whether it is domestics or overseas, is his daily routine.
A.Being informed B.Informed C.Informing D.Having been informed
21、I’m afraid I can’t go to your birthday party personally, but I will let my wife go, ______.
A.anyhow B.however C.though D.therefore
22、Did he tell you _______ he came here for the day before yesterday?
A.when B.why C.what D.which
23、His dream has at last _____.
A.come true B.been come true C.realized D.being realized
24、____________to medicine, Zhong Nanshan is respected by all.
A.Be devoted B.To devote C.Devoting D.Devoted
25、Because of the Russian gas limit to Europe, attempts ________ to use botanical (植物的) fuel as a source of power.
A.have made
B.having made
C.are being made
D.will be making
26、 At first glance, the business world is no place for young women. as my cofounders and I have been told on many occasions. In spite of this pessimistic view of women's opportunity in business, We three college-age girl with zero experience in business started off with a highly ambitious goal: to start a seaweed farm in North Carolina, and grow as much seaweed as possible to help reduce carbon emissions(排放)and nutrient pollution from agricultural sources.
In the beginning, our ideas were either ignored or scoffed by the researchers from whom we sought help and advice. But we carried on with our research-if others wouldn`t provide us answers, we weren't afraid to try to work them out ourselves. We discovered which species could grow in warmer waters, and we'd identified potential markets into which we planned to sell the product. We've spent the last two years setting up the first seaweed farm in NC, applying for a patent(专利)and competing with five final teams in front of the United Nations for $ 1million.
Despite all of our efforts, many industry experts remained unwilling to take us seriously. But as often happens in business, the same characteristics we were ignored for were, in reality, our biggest competitive advantage. Our age gave us the strength to bounce back from failure, and our background as environmental scientists, rather than businesswomen, helped us find new marketing opportunities. For every 10 farmers who claimed nobody would ever want to feed their cows seaweed, we found one who was interested. For every 15 cosmetics producers who refused to answer our cold calls, we stuck to the one with an interesting idea for a seaweed lotion.
Over the course of our early business development efforts, we have had access to a wealth of resources, programs, and individuals who work constantly to help us succeed. By staying focused on bringing our ideas to light, our team has demonstrated that entrepreneurship(创业)is exactly the right place for the hopeful.
【1】What was the major cause for their difficultly in starting business?
A. They were women. B. They were young.
C. They lacked experience. D. They suffered prejudice.
【2】What did they do to make their business successful according to the passage?
A. They expanded their seaweed farms.
B. They experimented on seaweed species.
C. They got their product officially recognized.
D. They consulted the United Nations.
【3】What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. How they benefited from their weaknesses.
B. How they got others interested in seaweed.
C. How they made themselves more competitive.
D. How they approached potential customers.
【4】Which of the following can best describe the three women?
A. Naive and simple-minded. B. Ambitious and self-centered.
C. Adventurous and persistent. D. Stubborn and courageous.
27、In south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autochthonous Region, an area renowned for(因……而闻名) its history of musical folklore(民俗), local residents(民众) have found a unique way to spread knowledge regarding(关于) AIDS prevention.
“We asked eight local singers to write and record songs about the disease. We think this is an effective way for local people to acquire AIDS knowledge,” said 55-year-old Huang Zhanghui, a resident of the village of Shantun. He said that the songs are played through loudspeakers in his village every evening.
The songwriting campaign(活动) has been effective because folk songs are a traditional art form in the region, making them more readily understandable and acceptable for local residents, Huang said.
Guangxi has been one of the hardest-hit areas in China in terms of the number of AIDS infections discovered there, ranking only after central China’s Henan Province.
Bama County, which administers(管理) Shantun, is known for the longevity of its residents. Nearly 2,500 of its residents are more than 80 years old, and another 81 have celebrated their 100th birthdays.
“We will not let AIDS threaten this tradition,” Huang said.
Huang was selected to be the head of the village’s AIDS prevention office just two months ago. In addition to the creation of folk songs, the office spreads AIDS prevention knowledge through text messages and publicly screened films.
“We have been making progress with our anti-AIDS campaign. Nearly all of our villagers know how AIDS is transmitted(传播) and how to prevent it,” he said.
Lu Meirong, 33, joined a local women’s anti-AIDS group in June.
“I used to flush(脸红) at the simple mention of sexual(性感) topics, ” she said. However, she says that she is now comfortably reminding her husband and other relatives to stay away from sex workers.
Wei Kaizhong, head of the health bureau(局) of the city of Hechi, believes that the mode(方式/风格) of peer educations on HIV/ AIDS prevention is necessary among villagers.
Nearly two-thirds of China’s AIDS carriers are believed to be living in rural areas. Rural residents have a significantly higher risk of contracting(感染) the disease than urban residents.
【1】Which kind of songs are the residents better at?
A.Popular songs.
B.Folk songs.
C.Classical songs.
D.Country songs.
【2】The important thing for local residents to prevent AIDS is ________.
A.taking enough exercise
B.going abroad for further education
C.writing songs about AIDS knowledge
D.communicating with AIDS patients
【3】What can be inferred(推断) according to the passage?
A.AIDS has a growing trend(趋势) of development in China.
B.Villagers turn to music to prevent spread of AIDS.
C.The people in Guangxi live a poor and hard life.
D.No measures in the world can cure AIDS disease.
【4】The residents spread AIDS prevention in the following statements EXCEPT ________.
A.text messages
B.creation of folk songs
C.publicly screened films
D.website information
【5】Which of the following statements is mentioned in the passage?
A.The people in urban areas are infected with AIDS more easily
B.It’s necessary to have the mode of peer education on AIDS prevention.
C.The residents infected AIDS in Henan are less than those in Guanxi.
D.Lu Meirong was infected(传染) with AIDS through her husband.
28、I remember her words,almost as if they were spoken yesterday.
Mrs.Mabel Price,our high school teacher in that little town of Westminster,in Western Maryland,said,
“You belong in college,and I’m going to do everything I can to get you there.” For me,college was something out of the question,something on a far distant planet,something only, those people who had special rights did.I said,”I can’t go to college because I don’t have the money. There’s no way I could afford it.I’m going to join the army.”
Even though I was graduating at the top of my class in that small town,and enjoyed the experience of learning and thinking,I was used to a long tradition of experience in my family.We were people of limited means,and three of my four older brothers had gone off to join the army.
“Being an army man is a perfectly respectable way of life,”she said,”but you have a gift that can make a difference in the world.I want you to continue your education.I think I can get you into Johns Hopkins University.And I’m working on the money.”Finally,I was off to college.
One day I was walking from the parking lot to my first class,talking with my friend and classmate,and we passed by a group of men who were digging a deep ditch(沟渠)。Suddenly,I knew why I was in college. She was right-I had been given a gift that could take me to wonderful places.I decided then and there that I preferred to make my living with my brain rather than my back.I had been given a choice they didn’t have:an education.
Some years ago,as I reflected on the experience for many times,it occurred to me:”Maybe I could locate Mrs.Price.Maybe she’s still living in Westminster.I could go back there and visit her,bring her a gift,and really let her know how much I’m thankful for what she had done for me.”
So,I began to search online for information about where she might be.I soon discovered an article about her death,published in the Baltimore Sun and dated October 8,2001.
I suppose the lesson for me in this story-or one of the lessons-is this:If you love someone;if you thank them;if you’re grateful to them-tell them now.One day it will be too late.
Well...anyway...Mrs.Price,wherever you are-thank you.
【1】What problem did the author have when finishing high school?
A.He had no right to go to college. B.He couldn’t afford to go to college.
C.He had to follow his teacher’s advice. D.He had no choice but to join the army.
【2】We can infer from Paragraph 5 that
A.the author studied so hard in college B.the author looked down upon the workers
C.the author mistook Mrs.Price when young D.the author realized the importance of knowledge
【3】Years later,the author tried to find Mrs.Price because he wanted
A.to give her a hand B.to give her money back
C.to express his thanks to her D.to share his successful story
【4】Which of the following best describes Mrs.Price as a teacher?
A.Selfish but friendly. B.Mean but active. C.Warm-hearted and helpful. D.Kind and brave.
【5】What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A.Be yourself B.Thank you,Mrs.Price C.Hold on D.Goodbye,Mrs.Price
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、 I'm not someone who likes to play games. But last April, I heard some of my classmates talking about the Rubik's Cube (魔方).
I saw a friend solve this puzzle very_______which really surprised me. Before I had even made my first _________ , he had aligned (对齐)all the colors. At the time, I thought my classmate must be using some _________technique.
At home I searched online for _________.I found out about an Australian teenager who can _________ the third order cube in 4. 73 seconds. I was shocked. Fascinated (着迷)by his _________, I began to study the Rubik's Cube myself.
Without a teacher to help me, it was a big challenge. The first thing I did was to _________the formulas (公式)for the cube. _________, that turned out to be an ineffective way of solving the problem.
I began to _________another approach to the cube, called "muscle memory". It depends on practicing a specific mechanical movement into memory through__________. As time went on, became more and more skillful. Meanwhile I found that it was a __________way to improve my logical skills and memory.
I’m so glad that I was__________ to the Rubik's Cube. All in all, to take on a new thing is always a good idea, a way into a new world.
【1】A.luckily B.quickly C.clearly D.normally
【2】A.move B.decision C.choice D.effort
【3】A.realistic B.traditional C.fantastic D.popular
【4】A.pictures B.words C.information D.advice
【5】A.stop B.destroy C.choose D.complete
【6】A.skill B.knowledge C.gift D.courage
【7】A.write B.check C.correct D.memorize
【8】A.Therefore B.Meanwhile C.However D.Besides
【9】A.take B.bring C.accept D.get
【10】A.preparation B.repetition C.question D.organization
【11】A.quick B.clever C.simple D.useful
【12】A.used B.introduced C.addicted D.recommended
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、某英文报纸《伟人介绍》栏目向你约稿。假如你崇拜的人是马云,请根据下表提示写一篇 英语短文,简要介绍这个人物。
姓名 | 马云 | 英文名 | Jack Ma |
籍贯 | 浙江杭州 | 主要成就 | 1999年创办阿里巴巴网站,2014年,《福布斯》公布其为中国首富,同 年因145亿元捐赠额成为“2014中 国最慷慨的慈善家”。 |
出生日期 | 1964 年 9 月 10 日 | 职业 | 企业家,阿里巴巴行政总裁 |
毕业院校 | 1988年毕业于杭州师范学院 | 你的感想 |
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参考词汇:福布斯For&es慈善家philanthropist企业家entrepreneur行政总裁CEO 注意:词数100左右。
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