1、The challenge we are faced with is to________ knowledge into action.
A.combine
B.transform
C.bring
D.get
2、To my disappointment, Alice ________ my invitation to the ball because she said that she didn't like to ________ on such an occasion.
A. turned down; turn up B. turned off; turn into
C. turned back; turn in D. turned out; turn up
3、I saw a familiar face in the crowd, but the name ______ me for the moment.
A.supported B.limited C.escaped D.adapted
4、The decision ________, what is to be done now is how to carry it out.
A.is made B.has been made C.having been made D.having made
5、We were walking on the fine, soft sand, which kept the ______ of the waves.
A.impression B.exploration C.expression D.inspiration
6、The reason ________ he failed to make himself understood was ________ he was not good at speech.
A. for which, because B. that, that
C. which, because D. why, that
7、—Would you mind moving your bike?
—________ I’ll do it right away.
A.Why not?
B.Never mind.
C.Of course.
D.Not in the least.
8、— David, you look sick. What’s wrong with you?
— I have a bad headache and I ______ to see the doctor right now.
A.went B.will go C.am going to D.go
9、______ the little kid wanted to do something himself made his parents very happy.
A.That B./ C.What D.Where
10、The US is China's biggest export market, ________ more than 70 percent of China's exports.
A.looking for B.searching for
C.longing for D.accounting for
11、Everyone _________ the fact that the price of living houses is always rising.
A.can get away with
B.can get away from
C.can’t get away with
D.can’t get away from
12、Dogs have a very good ______ of smell and are often used to search for survivors in an earthquake.
A. sense B. view C. means D. idea
13、That program ______ to raise funds for farmers in the west of China proves to be an effective approach ______ the problem of poverty.
A. meant; to solving B. meaning; to solve
C. being meant; to solving D. meant; to solve
14、So fast ______ that it is difficult for us to imagine its speed.
A.light travels B.travels light C.does light travel D.has light travelled
15、______ Mr Johnson _______his wife enjoy tennis.
A.Either, or B.Both, and C.Not only, but also D.neither, nor
16、Some people get in touch with each other by mobile phones__________ others keep contact with each other by e-mail.
A. when B. before C. while D. since
17、 After five hours’ drive,they reached________they thought was the place they had been dreaming of.
A.where B.what
C.which D.that
18、 Great changes have taken place in that school. It is no longer ___ it was 20 years ago, ___ it was so poorly equipped.
A.what, when B.that, which C.what, which D.which, that
19、I am optimistic ________ I believe human beings do not always try to make life worse for themselves.
A. now that B. for that C. so that D. in that
20、Yesterday we went to an _____ park where we were _____ by performances that we found _____ to watch.
A. amusement, amusing, amused B. amusement, amused, amusing
C. amusing, amused, amusement D. amusing, amusing, amusement
21、Mother has gone to the_________ to get some money that she has saved there.
A.bank B.band C.bar D.beach
22、What do you think ______ to John if he finds his bike has been stolen?
A.will happen
B.happened
C.to have happened
D.to happen
23、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
24、—Do you have Lucy’s phone number?
—Sorry, ____.
A. I don’t know
B. forget it
C. I can’t remember it
D. here you are
25、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
26、Whatever your age or interests, Buxton has something to see or do to make your visit truly memorable.
High energy
If you desire physical activities, you can choose activities from swimming to horse riding.
Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or journey under the earth at Poole's Cavern. And don't forget: we are surrounded by a natural playground just perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling.
High minded
Buxton is proud of its cultural life and you'll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man gallery. There are plenty of opportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.
Keeping the kids happy
Children love the small train and playgrounds in the Pavilion Gardens and there’s plenty more to explore at the Buxton Museum. There's a new indoor play center, plus the special events and workshops, and others during school holiday periods
【1】If you want to take an underground journey, which place is the best choice?
A.Poole's Cavern.
B.Pavilion Gardens.
C.Buxton Museum.
D.Green Man Gallery.
【2】Buxton Open House&Pavilion Arts Centre is special because it offers .
A.rides in small train
B.courses in modem arts
C.artistic and cultural activities
D.basic courses in horse riding
【3】Where can you go if you want to keep the kids happy?
A.Poole's Cavern.
B.Pavilion Gardens.
C.Buxton Opera House.
D.Green Man Gallery.
27、 Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number of choices that it’s possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, it’s also a chance to meet people from across the world.
Melt! Festival, Germany
This festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery. There’s also a lake which can be used for swimming when it’s hot. This year’s line-up has over 120 different bands (乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.
Exit Festival, Serbia
Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show people’s dissatisfaction with the government. These days it’s less political (政治的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This year’s festival will host many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland
Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesn’t even matter if you’re a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.
Open’er Festival, Poland
Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Open’er has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.
【1】What is special about Melt! Festival?
A.It provides German lessons. B.It is held by a local museum.
C.Most of the festival goers are German. D.The bands are from 120 countries.
【2】Why did Exit Festival begin?
A.To offer help to the poor. B.For personal reasons.
C.To help stop a fight. D.For political reasons.
【3】What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?
A.It falls in summer. B.It is a live music festival.
C.It teaches people Scottish dances. D.It invites the most famous bands.
28、1. $ 2000/ one bedroom Furnished Apartment with Parking
An employed, non-smoking professional male looks for one-bedroom well-furnished apartment with parking in the Newport area for one month and possibly longer, starting as soon as possible, but it must be available by January 2nd. No pets, no drugs and no parties. The Internet access should be included. I am willing to pay security deposit(定金).
Reply to: hous-tf7ew-2108157286@craigslist.org
2. Room/ Apartment Share for Use as Art Studio
I am looking for a space to rent as a painting studio. It can be stand-alone apartment or a room in a house or an apartment. I do not need to use a kitchen, but need the bathroom. Just need lots of light. I am a responsible, neat adult female. The following towns are convenient: Edgewater, Fort Lee, Englewood, West New York, Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, Palisades Park and Fairview.
Reply to: hous-pax4c-2107692675@craigslist.org
3. $1,900/ Three-bedroom Apartment
I have a nice 1,500-square feet apartment for rent. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a big parking area and a nice backyard. It is close to East Orange Hospital and VA Hospital. Major supermarkets and stores are just a short walk away. Hot water is included! Small dogs and cats are OK.
Please just call Tony at 973-886-9094. Thanks.
4. $1,200/ Two-bedroom Lovely Newly-Renovated Apartment
A lovely newly-renovated(新装修的) apartment. Clean and tidy! Living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen. New appliances: air conditioners and ceiling fans. It is one of Irvington’s best neighborhoods, situated near Union, Hillside and Maple wood border. It is convenient to major highways.
Hurry! Call Louvenia at 908-313-3007
【1】It can be inferred that the man in Advertisement 1__________.
A. is a pet lover
B. will live in Newport for about one year
C. is looking for a large newly-furnished house
D. has a car
【2】Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who have a son, a daughter and a dog, may
be interested in __________.
A. Advertisement 1 B. Advertisement 2
C. Advertisement 3 D. Advertisement 4
【3】Where is Louvenia’s apartment located?
A. In Union. B. In Irvington.
C. In Maplewood. D. In Hillside.
29、 If you live in Shanghai,Beijing or many other cities,you may see many orange bicycles on the streets these days.
These bikes are owned by a company called Mobike.You can order a bike through an app on your phone.When you find a bike,you just scan a QR code (扫描二维码) on the bike so you can use it.You don’t need to return the bike to a station—you can park it anywhere.
China was known as "the kingdom of bicycles" about 30 years ago.But more people choose to drive cars and catch the subway these days.Bike rental(租凭的) services like Mobike are bringing bikes back.
"Back then,I got the feeling that Chinese people were trying to be modern and push away the past.So they did not want to be linked with bicycles," said Ines Brunn,a German woman who runs a bike store in Beijing."I do believe changes in people's tastes will shape new thinking about bikes."
Online rental services are making biking more convenient,but it's still not easy to ride bikes in Chinese cities.Cars often take up bicycle lanes(道路). Bikers have to ride next to cars in car lanes,which can be very dangerous.
Beijing plans to build over 3,200 km of new bike lanes.Drivers who drive in bike lanes will be punished.Traffic signs will be put up to better protect bikers.
【1】If you want to use a Mobike, ________.
A. you have to scan a QR code B. you don't need to pay for it
C. you don't have to return it D. you have to pay for an app
【2】Which of the following is NOT true,according to Paragraph 3?
A. China had the most bicycles in the world about 30 years ago.
B. There are more bicyclists than motorists these days.
C. More people are driving cars or taking the subway these days.
D. Bike rental services are becoming more popular.
【3】What does Ines Brunn mean when she says people’s tastes are changing?
A. Chinese people like modern things.
B. Chinese people like riding bicycles.
C. People in Beijing are changing their tastes.
D. More people will start riding bikes.
【4】Which is the best title for the passage?
A. How to use a Mobike
B. Orange bikes will be fashionable
C. Bringing back bikes
D. Why is Beijing building new bike lanes?
30、The story I’m going to tell you happened two years ago when I was in high school in Poland. I came to school early on a sunny day, _________I felt that there was something wrong. Students from my class were behaving _________.
I noticed that Tom was absent from school that day. Later, I _________ what happened. Tom had got sick and he had lung cancer, a very serious disease. It was _________ for my friends and me. I couldn’t believe that this had happened to him. He was so _________ and he was good at sports.
Anyhow he had lung cancer, so he had to have a(n)_________ . It was successful. After that, he returned to school and felt very good. Twice a month he went back to the _________ for medical examinations just to make sure that everything was going well.
One day, the doctors noticed that the cancer had _________ to his brain. When I heard this _________, I felt like bursting into tears, “God, why do you do this, it is not __________.”
A lot of my friends __________ their faith and hope, and they even thought that there was no __________ for him to live, but he was strong. Tom was eager to live, and he said: “No way, I’m not going to __________. I will fight!”
The doctors made another operation on his brain. The operation __________ well and now he feels great and everything is fine. From Tom’s __________, I learned that whatever happens in our lives, we can’t give up or lose heart.
【1】
A.so
B.but
C.for
D.and
【2】
A.strangely
B.interestingly
C.naturally
D.joyfully
【3】
A.spoke out
B.pointed out
C.worked out
D.found out
【4】
A.disappointing
B.amazing
C.shocking
D.exciting
【5】
A.pleased
B.humorous
C.clever
D.healthy
【6】
A.origin
B.faith
C.religion
D.operation
【7】
A.stadium
B.hospital
C.school
D.home
【8】
A.adapted
B.reflected
C.turned
D.moved
【9】
A.research
B.evidence
C.idea
D.information
【10】
A.fair
B.perfect
C.honest
D.reliable
【11】
A.held
B.lost
C.rebuilt
D.kept
【12】
A.need
B.wonder
C.chance
D.doubt
【13】
A.give off
B.give up
C.give out
D.give in
【14】
A.went
B.observed
C.command
D.charged
【15】
A.misfortune
B.achievement
C.accident
D.experience
31、阅读短文,根据首字母或中文提示在空白处填入1个适当单词的正确形式。
Last week, I attended a lecture on lost 【1】(文明). It was about Pompeii and Loulan, both of which were busy and w【2】about 2,000 years ago. F【3】in the 8th century, Pompeii was d【4】by a volcano, a natural 【5】(灾难) that buried the whole city alive.【6】(与……不同) Pompeii, Loulan disappeared mainly because of the damage humans did to the environment. Once a 【7】(商业的) city on the famous Silk Road between the East and the West, Loulan was covered with huge trees. But the trees were cut down and the city was 【8】 (逐渐地) covered over by sand. T【9】 we ought to a【10】great importance to environment protection.
32、请以“My favourite book”为题,写一篇书评。要求如下:
1. 词数100左右。
2. 介绍书名、作者、概要等相关信息。
3. 说明你最喜欢这本书的原因。(1到2点)