1、—Can I use the telephone on the table,sir?
—Under no circumstances _________ to use the telephone in the office for personal affairs.
A. anyone is allowed B. nobody is allowed
C. is anyone allowed D. is nobody allowed
2、__________ the host call her name, her heart started to beat fiercely.
A.Hearing
B.When hearing
C.Heard
D.When she heard
3、Once the marine life is poisoned, it will be a very long time __________it restores its original condition.
A.since B.that C.before D.until
4、______ saving you time, the Internet also brings in a world of information and knowledge and keep you informed of the latest happenings in your field of interest.
A. Far from B. Instead of C. Regardless of D. Apart from
5、—It’s the first time that you’ve been here, ?
—Yes. So beautiful a town! I love it!
A. hasn’t it B. haven’t you
C. aren’t you D. isn’t it
6、______a cigarette after a meal is one of his bad habits.
A.Have
B.Has
C.Having
D.Had
7、―Why are you so excited?
—I met Tommy just now. We _____ each other for ages.
A.haven’t seen B.didn't see C.hadn't seen D.don't see
8、The brave young man ______ the badly injured waiter came out of the burning restaurant, calling continuously for help.
A.having supported
B.supporting
C.to support
D.supported
9、Shenzhen is the city ________ I met Jack for the first time in 1998.
A.that
B.which
C.where
D.what
10、When enough years _____ to enable us to look back, we sometimes discussed the events leading to his accident.
A.went by B.were to go by C.had gone by D.goes by
11、________ into so many frustrations and hardships through my career, I can easily ________ to the leading character’s struggle to find financial success.
A.Running … identify
B.Running … relate
C.Having run … identify
D.Having run … relate
12、Going on a trip into _____ space must be quite _____ exciting experience.
A. /; the B. /; an C. the; the D. the; an
13、Hearing the dog barking fiercely, away__________.
A.fleeing the thief B.was flee the thief
C.was thief fled D.fled the thief
14、The coat I bought yesterday is not expensive at all. As a matter of fact, I would gladly have paid for it.
A. as much twice B. much as twice
C. as twice much D. twice as much
15、This program plays a role of a medium some assume is of great value to cultural exchange.
A.when B.where C.which D.who
16、Many a student in the class ____ that Jack is the only one of the students who ____ the chance to attend a key university.
A.thinks; has B.think; have C.think; has D.thinks; have
17、People are often at a loss when frequently seeing smog level predictions ________ each other in different official forecasts.
A. contradict B. acknowledge
C. allocate D. circulate
18、 Jack glared at Susan, tears _____ his eyes, and shouted out the words ____ in his heart for years.
A. filling; hidden B. filled; hidden
C. filling; having been hidden D. filled; hiding
19、 ______ has been decided that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be put off to 2021.
A.It B.What C.As D.Which
20、The crop scientists found the varieties of wheat_________not only by the type of soil but also by the climate.
A.restrict
B.restricting
C.restricted
D.to restrict
21、Dear child,
Take a seat. Daddy has something to share with you. I would like us to have a heart-to-heart—even though, over the years, you have slowly broken mine. Oh shut up; you so have! If you go out and ask any mother or father out there, I guarantee they’ll say the same thing: All children break their parents’ hearts. It’s just what children do. In fact, it’s what Daddy’s own mother continues to remind him still, to this very day, every time they speak on the phone.
In your baby years, you vomited, pooped and peed all over me. In your teen years, you came home from parties and vomited red wine all over my already-dirty carpets. There was a time you experimented with drugs and all those things I hate. Where does the heartbreak end?
Still, I want you to know you are loved, because various parenting magazines insist that’s my responsibility: to make you feel special and valued and so on. And of course Daddy loves you! Don’t you see? And Daddy values you. Very much so. How could he not value you, when you, as a test-tube baby, cost so much to come into this world?
Now you’re old enough to hear the truth about parenting. And it’s this: all kids annoy their parents. Like you, I started off adorable. Then I went through my weird-body-shape-and-acne years, lost all my cuteness, developed an attitude and never once did I apologize to my parents for stealing the best years of their lives.
When you become a parent yourself, here are some parenting skills you might want to try that have been passed down from countless generations of angry Asians before me. Passive aggression is always welcome. Regular scream “I WISH YOU HAD NEVER BEEN BORN” will help keep your own kid’s self-respect in check. But whatever happens, ensure you earn enough money in your adult life. Then give it to me, so I can go on expensive international tours. If you do this I promise I’ll stop complaining and leave you alone, because we both know that’s what we really want.
Love you lots, Cutie-Pie.
Daddy
【1】The letter is probably written to _____.
A.a grandparent
B.a little baby
C.a parent
D.a young adult
【2】The letter discusses all the topics EXCEPT _____.
A.death
B.parenting
C.babyhood
D.teenage problems
【3】According to the letter, the author _____.
A.used to take drugs
B.broke his parents’ hearts
C.regrets getting married
D.was born as a test-tube baby
【4】Why does the author write the letter?
A.To ask his child to earn more money.
B.To encourage his child to be independent.
C.To communicate to his child love.
D.To stop his child from being a troublemaker.
22、For 83 years, Betty Grebenschikoff believed her best friend from Germany was dead. But just a few weeks ago, there she was, standing in a hotel room.
At the age of nine, they shared a tearful hug in a Berlin schoolyard when their families were forced to leave the country because of World War II. They both thought that would be their final hug. But after more than eight decades apart, the two women, who are now 92 years old, embraced once again.
The survivors of the war had searched for each other for years, collecting and seeking information from anyone who might know something. They had no luck, mainly because both women changed their names later in life.
It was not until an indexer (检索程序) from a nonprofit organization founded by Steven Spielberg, which preserves information of these survivors, noticed similarities in their information that the two women are linked together. For the first time, Grebenschikoff who lives in Shanghai now, got to know what happened to her long-lost childhood best friend: Wahrenberg and her family went to Santiago, Chile, where she still lives today.
With the help of the organization, the two women and their families reconnected on the Internet. Talking in their native German, they promised to meet in person, and one year later, they finally did.
As Grebenschikoff went to meet Wahrenberg at her hotel room, they hugged for the first time in 83 years. “It was as if we had seen each other yesterday,” Grebenschikoff said. “It was comfortable.” Wahrenberg had the same feeling, “It was very special that two people, after 83 years, still love one another.” The women spent four days together. They went shopping, shared meals and, mostly, talked for hours — making up for the lost time. “We’re not the girls we used to be when we were 9, that’s for sure, but we kept giggling like we were little kids.” Grebenschikoff said. “It was such a joy for both of us.”
【1】When did Grebenschikoff and Wahrenberg part?
A.In 1937.
B.In 1939.
C.In 1941.
D.In 1943.
【2】What contributed to their reunion?
A.A nonprofit organization.
B.A hotel in Shanghai.
C.An information office.
D.A pay-for-use indexer.
【3】What can we know about Grebenschikoff and Wahrenberg?
A.They both tried hard to find each other.
B.They both thought the other had died.
C.They don’t remember their former names.
D.They met in person immediately they got in touch.
【4】What does Grebenschikoff try to convey in the last paragraph?
A.They were upset about the lost time.
B.They were eager for their shared meals.
C.They were delighted with their reunion.
D.They were embarrassed about the four days.
23、Need a Job This Summer?
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for Youth
If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).
Summer Company
Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger Program
You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)
Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
【1】What is special about Summer Company?
A.It requires no training before employment.
B.It provides awards for running new businesses.
C.It allows one to work in the natural environment.
D.It offers more summer job opportunities.
【2】What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?
A.15-18.
B.15-24.
C.15-29.
D.16-17.
【3】Which program favors the disabled?
A.Jobs for Youth.
B.Summer Company.
C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.
D.Summer Employment Opportunities.
24、Four Popular Festivals in Seattle, Washington
If you are a party animal in the Washington area, join us to explore some of the popular festivals in Seattle, Washington.
Oktoberfest Wurst Festival
This event started more than 40 years ago. Currently, it is an attractive weekend that sees attendance go way past 10,000 people. During the festival, participants (参与者) take part in exciting activities, with the major ones like horse riding, and book sales.
Time: August
Price: 12 USD
Greek Festival
This is an annual event that takes place every September. The festival features a lot of homemade Greek food. You can also expect to enjoy live Greek music and dances performed by famous Greek dancers.
Time: September
Price: 3 USD
Seattle Boat Show
South Lake Union is usually the place of Seattle Boat Show—a festival for boating lovers that takes place between late January and early February. It is one of the largest boat shows in the United States.
Time: January—February
Price: 16 USD
Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
It is believed to be the oldest and the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in North America. It is an event known to easily attract more than 30,000 participants to take part in the parades. It is a day for enjoying Irish films, dancing to non-stop Irish songs, and tasting lots of Irish dishes.
Time: March
Price: Free
【1】Which of the following festivals takes place in August?
A.Oktoberfest Wurst Festival.
B.Greek Festival.
C.Seattle Boat Show.
D.Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
【2】What can tourists do at Greek Festival?
A.Buy some books.
B.Watch boat show.
C.Taste nice food.
D.Join a parade.
【3】What is special about Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Celebration?
A.It features horse riding.
B.It lasts two months.
C.It started 40 years ago.
D.It’s free of charge.
25、In July, I took my kids on vacation to Los Angeles. A month after our trip, I found myself under a lot of stress; I just wanted to get away and _________ for a while.
While I was sitting by the pool, an idea suddenly _________ me.
I'd always wanted to see the Greek island of Santorini. Therefore, the idea of a two-week European vacation alone was _________. It was _________ I never thought I'd be planning this soon in my life. I had always thought, if it did ever _________, it would be when I was _________ and old.
I would lie if I said I wasn't _________. I'd driven alone across the US before, from California to New Jersey, but traveling to other _________ whose languages weren't the same as mine terrified me. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to _________ with anyone, especially if I got __________ somewhere. But I soon realized that if I wanted to __________ my dreams, I had to step out of my comfort zone. And it __________ on me that I was scared, and if I let fear take __________ of me, I'd never get anywhere.
As I searched for other __________ to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I realized I liked just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in Europe, it was like I was __________ a dream. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and what I was __________.
The best part was the bus ride to Venice. As I rode on the bus and __________ at every new thing I saw, I was having the time of my life. It was nice to see people, young and old, __________ their bikes to wherever they needed to go. I thought the __________ of the houses and the buildings was so charming, but seeing people doing their routine was the __________ part for me.
【1】
A.hesitate
B.relax
C.risk
D.cry
【2】
A.broke in
B.woke up
C.happened to
D.came to
【3】
A.born
B.persuaded
C.filled
D.introduced
【4】
A.nothing
B.anything
C.something
D.everything
【5】
A.happen
B.exist
C.appear
D.end
【6】
A.mature
B.curious
C.retired
D.lucky
【7】
A.grateful
B.delighted
C.sorrowful
D.scared
【8】
A.cities
B.countries
C.villages
D.towns
【9】
A.cooperate
B.communicate
C.greet
D.connect
【10】
A.lost
B.abandoned
C.caught
D.locked
【11】
A.recover
B.consult
C.escape
D.follow
【12】
A.dawned
B.relied
C.cast
D.centered
【13】
A.charge
B.control
C.care
D.advantage
【14】
A.friends
B.relatives
C.schools
D.places
【15】
A.above
B.beneath
C.inside
D.across
【16】
A.experiencing
B.waiting
C.building
D.saving
【17】
A.glanced
B.gazed
C.glared
D.laughed
【18】
A.replacing
B.repairing
C.carrying
D.riding
【19】
A.furniture
B.decoration
C.architecture
D.equipment
【20】
A.worst
B.hardest
C.best
D.wisest
26、假如你是高中生李华,你的美国笔友Peter打算春节期间到北京旅游,请你给他写封邮件。内容包括:
1. 表示欢迎;
2. 介绍北京,比如名胜和美食;
3. 介绍春节期间的特色活动。
注意:1) 词数100左右;
2) 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua