1、Contrary to popular belief, the ants, hardworking ________ they are, have their time for play.
A. because B. while C. as D. where
2、It is reported that China will not buy the Euro debt until some thorough research ______.
A. has been done B. will have been done
C. will be done D. had been done
3、________ online payment is safe, people will be more likely to link their bank cards to WeChat.
A. Even though B. As though
C. Ever since D. As long as
4、I’m not sure whether I’ll succeed in persuading her to join us. ______, I’ll try my best to make it.
A.Besides B.Anyhow C.Generally D.Therefore
5、 句意:Jack Ma is ambitious about his firm’s future, ______ that Alibaba’s achievements will one day top Walmart.
A. says B. to say C. saying D. said
6、When I was talking, Mrs. Southern listened keenly, ______ breaking in with relevant questions.
A.eventually
B.repeatedly
C.occasionally
D.immediately
7、I was surprised by her words, which made me recognize___silly mistakes I had made.
A.what
B.that
C.how
D.which
8、________in a mass parade at Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square on the National Day were more than 100,000 people from all walks of life to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China.
A.Having involved B.Involving C.Involved D.Being involved
9、—If we work on the project together, I do believe we should be able to complete it ahead of schedule.
— ______! Many hands make light work.
A.You bet
B.Have fun
C.Good job
D.Forget it
10、Karl, a real book lover, often brings home many books to read ____ the library.
A. in B. for C. by D. from
11、Truth can ________the test of time.
A.stand
B.support
C.take
D.accept
12、---I heard Mr. Smith is the newly elected president of your university.
---Yes. But with a lot of difficult problems ________, he is having a hard time.
A.settled
B.settling
C.to settle
D.being settled
13、––Cathy is not coming to your birthday party tonight.
––But she ______!
A. promised B. promises
C. will promise D. had promised
14、Experts believe people can waste less food by shopping only when it is necessary.
A. why B. where C. that D. what
15、I think you’d better avoid talking about politics, religion and other ______ topics with him if you are not close friends.
A.sensitive
B.skeptical
C.aggressive
D.attractive
16、________ they choose Chinese company is that China has the most advanced technology of high speed railway in the world.
A.When B.That
C.Where D.Why
17、These diagrams are especially helpful when we have a concrete problem ______ at hand.
A. be solved B. to solve C. solved D. being solved
18、The machine has been used for man years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well __________.
A. regularly B. constantly
C. frequently D. occasionally
19、Publishers and writers from 13 countries attended the seminar ______ top ten titles of the year were selected and their writers were awarded.
A.when B.where C.whose D.which
20、— Mike will announce his retirement from professional soccer next week.
—________! He’s only 25 and still very fit.
A.I don’t mind at all
B.I couldn’t agree more
C.You will make it
D.You can’t be serious
21、The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem (生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna (大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地).
It is the elephant’s great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.
Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.
What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.
【1】What is the passage mainly about?
A.Disappearance of African elephants.
B.Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.
C.The effect of African elephants’ search for food.
D.The eating habit of African elephants.
【2】What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?
A.Fixing the time.
B.Worsening the state.
C.Improving the quality.
D.Deciding the conditions.
【3】What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?
A.They result from the destruction of rain forests.
B.They provide food mainly for African elephants.
C.They are home to many endangered animals.
D.They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.
【4】The passage is developed mainly by______.
A.showing the effect and then explaining the causes
B.pointing out similarities and differences
C.describing the changes in spare order
D.giving examples
22、Art Beat in January 2016
Beijing
Youth choir to perform
The youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zhao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the show.
7:30 pm, Jan 23. Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng district. 010-6559-8285.
Orchestra recitals
The China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra led by conductor Lyu Jia will give two recitals, featuring works including Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture and Mozart's Symphonies No 40 & No 41 Jupiter. Cellist Wang Jian will join in the performances, playing Schumann's Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 129 and Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op 33.
7:30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16. China National Center for the Performing Arts, No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District. 010-6655-0000.
Ballet from Paris
Paris Opera Ballet will present two gala performances in the city. Besides highlights of classical ballet, such as Swan Lake and Manon, the program will also include modern pieces from the company's repertoire. The leading etoiles are Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette.
7:15 pm, Jan 15-16. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong district. 021-6854-1234.
Ensemble of swans
Shanghai Ballet will present two performances of Swan Lake. The production choreographed by British artist Derek Deane has just completed a tour in 26 cities of the Netherlands. The spectacular production features an ensemble of 48 dancers.
7:15 pm, Jan 22-23. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district. 400-106-8686.
【1】If you only spare some time in the afternoon, you can enjoy ________.
A. Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture
B. Classical ballet Manon
C. The Golden Nightingale
D. Classical ballet Swan Lake
【2】According to the text, we know that Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette are ________.
A. Pianists B. ballet performers
C. cellists D. violinists
【3】If you are interested in ballet performances, which of the following places can you go to enjoy yourself?
A. Forbidden City Concert Hall and China National Center
B. Forbidden City Concert Hall Shanghai Grand Theater
C. Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Grand Theater
D. China National Center and Shanghai Oriental Art Center
23、 Flying down a 488-meter-long slide provides plenty of excitement for most people. But for those who like more extreme adventures, Nicaragua offers an even more exciting slide experience. The thought of racing down an active volcano with only a board is enough to get most people hot under the collar. But for thrill-seeking sports fanatics, boarding down a 2,380-foot-high volcano at the speed of 80 km/h is the coolest sport around.
Thousands of travelers are heading to the foothills of Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro to take part in the new sporting craze (狂热). Surfers, dressed in protective jump suits, knee-pads and helmets, receive brief instructions and then try sliding down a short slope(斜坡). After that, it’s time for the real thing. Sitting on their specially-constructed boards, surfers push off and fly straight down a 488-meter-long slope. The black volcanic ash provides a dusty, dirty ride. But boarders usually arrive at the bottom with smiles on their faces.
Phillip Southan, owner and manager of Bigfoot Hostel and Green Pathways Tours, said, "We started offering this trip in 2005 and it has become so popular. This is a unique tour as nowhere else in the world can you board down an active volcano."
"What we offer is a tour for everyone with absolutely no experience. One of the greatest attractions of the tour is that you get a bit of everything. Since 2005, more than 10,000 people have traveled to Cerro Negro to give it a try."
"When you are on the top you will have the opportunity to stand near the crater(火山口) and see a smoking volcano. But the biggest risk is that you will take the chance of getting some scratches if you fall over."
"Many years of experience has taken this tour to a level where it is safe but still fun and for some people a little frightening. We are always working on ways to continue improving it for the future."
【1】Which words can best describe the slide in Cerro Negro?
A. Secure but tiring. B. Enjoyable but risky.
C. Popular but demanding. D. Worthwhile but painful.
【2】What does the underlined words "the real thing" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Sliding down the volcanic slope.
B. Escaping the black volcanic ash.
C. Heading to the mountaintop alone.
D. Receiving professional slide instructions
【3】In what way is the slide in Cerro Negro special?
A. It is available to everyone.
B. It has the longest slope worldwide.
C. It is based on an active volcano.
D. It offers specially-constructed boards.
【4】What makes the slide in Cerro Negro relatively safe according to Phillip Southan?
A. High-tech safety facilities.
B. Knowledge and skills from practice.
C. Advanced training guidance on the slide.
D. Staff’s familiarity with the surroundings.
24、Mama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have to wash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa fears the dust from the road will ruin the motor.
When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home and help Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.
Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust.
All the birds flew away. “I must warn Papa,” I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.
The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back.
The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified, I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, I groped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck’s lights on and off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. Then I pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strength in my arms.
Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms and said, “Oh, Iris, you saved me!”
Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out.
Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.
【1】What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?
A.It describes a problem the characters must solve.
B.It establishes the setting where the story takes place.
C.It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.
D.It explains the motivations for the characters’ later actions.
【2】Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?
A.He was trying to get to his truck.
B.He needed to prepare the field for harvest.
C.He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.
D.He planned to bring in the cattle before the storm.
【3】How did Iris save her father?
A.By warning him to run away.
B.By turning on the truck’s lights.
C.By guiding him towards the shelter.
D.By screaming his name at the top of her voice.
【4】Which of the following words best describe Iris?
A.Brave and calm.
B.Experienced and confident.
C.Adventurous and careful.
D.Fearless and sympathetic
25、 When my dad finally finished the triathlon (铁人三项)in Montauk, the crowd cheered. It showed me how his hard work paid off and it excited my_________ . I wondered whether a small boy of my size could _________ something like that. I found myself _________this out loud and my father overheard me. He _________me and said I could train with him.
Training with my clad turned out to be very_________. We would get up very early for a morning jog or go for a swim in the pool after school. After a few weeks of training, I _________ my first triathlon. Before the competition, I nervously waited for the_________.
When someone fired the gun. I was off,_________towards the distant buoy (浮标)that marked my turn. I finished the half-mile swim and ran towards my _________. I was dripping wet,trying to __________it. Once on the bike, I experienced an excitement specific to __________. I went through the transition zone and__________ my running shoes. At the start of the run part of the triathlon, my__________ already felt like they were made of cement (水泥).
For me, the real competition began during the run, because now I could see each competitor as a target. No matter my__________in the field, each racer was either following me__________ being followed. The run part of the race was in fact__________tolerance.
“Shut up, legs”, one of my favorite sayings, kept me from thinking about the__________feeling. Then I crossed the finish line. I took a breath and then began a(an)__________with the other finishers. The sense of__________was there for all of us.
Looking back, I remember the small boy on that day in Montauk who doubted whether he could__________it, like his dad. Now, that same boy is not only a huge fan, but also a training partner as well.
A.pride
B.congratulations
C.concern
D.curiosity
A.learn
B.deserve
C.achieve
D.organize
A.saying
B.figuring
C.acting
D.leaving
A.admired
B.encouraged
C.pushed
D.convinced
A.unbearable
B.exciting
C.enjoyable
D.challenging
A.learnt from
B.suffered from
C.signed up for
D.dropped out of
A.signal
B.announcement
C.result
D.permission
A.riding
B.walking
C.swimming
D.dashing
A.bike
B.horse
C.destination
D.coat
A.take off
B.get on
C.knock out
D.put away
A.running
B.traveling
C.cycling
D.swimming
A.kicked off
B.switched to
C.prepared for
D.polished
A.arms
B.clothes
C.shoes
D.legs
A.size
B.position
C.age
D.career
A.or
B.and
C.but
D.so
A.breathlessness
B.thirst
C.stress
D.pain
A.winning
B.nervous
C.burning
D.proud
A.suggestion
B.celebration
C.impression
D.organization
A.accomplishment
B.guilt
C.sorrow
D.participation
A.join
B.move
C.prove
D.make
26、假如你是红星中学学生李华.你们班在上周组织了一次 “传统文化之旅”活动。你的网友Tom 写信说想了解相关情况,请根据提示写一封email。内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动地点和内容;
3.活动感受。
注意:
1.字数100字左右;
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Yours,
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